diff --git "a/ppee.csv" "b/ppee.csv" deleted file mode 100644--- "a/ppee.csv" +++ /dev/null @@ -1,10001 +0,0 @@ -id,Description,Doctor Response,Patient Query -252505,What are the effects of uncoiled cord during pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,The water you think coming out of your breasts is most likely raw milk - what is known as colostrum. After abortion, this secretion may continue. Please do not squeeze it out. More you squeeze, more milk will be formed. Give a tight binder to the breasts so that the milk secretion can stop. There are Oestrogen preparations available to stop the breast secretions. Your Gynaecologist will help you for that. The colostrum secretion despite of pregnancy may be due to increased secretion of Prolactin hormone from Pituitary gland. Please get your blood examined for levels of this hormone. Raised levels may require X-ray of the skull to find out any cause present in the Pituitary. Usually, such conditions can successfully be treated with Tab. Bromocryptine. Please report this to your Gynaecologist for investigations and appropriate treatment. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","Good Evening Sir/Madam, Pls. due to circumstances i took abortion since 3rd November, 2010 i have seen my menstral cycle so i do not if i am pregnant because i have been seeing water coming out from my breast when pressing it, Please doctor i need your help." -119524,Suggest treatment for abdominal pain,"Hi. Thanks for your query. After reading your history carefully I can suggest the following:Since you have already taken a full course of metronidazole, please stop it. Your symptoms are more suggestive of a bacterial entero-colitis with its complications of the symptoms you have noted. You need a good antibiotic active against intestinal bacterial infection, supportive treatment in the form of pre and probiotic, electrolyte powder, multivitamins.Since you have undergone CT scans , Colonoscopy and biopsy may help you as CT scan is not a good investigations showing the interior of the intestines , particularly colon. ","I have stomach pain and itchy rectum for the past few days. I have been taking Metronidazol 500mg for a week but it was giving me dizziness, vertigo. I have also headaches, muscles twitches in eye lid, temporal, neck, back pain. I have to go back and see my doctor, I really don't know what I have. Blood work OK, CT scan did not reveale Crohn's disease (and another one is negative for brain tumor or bleeding). Could you help oriente me? Thank you very much" -19809,Is there anything I can do to get out of insomnia?,"Hi. First, we need to know the reason for insomnia. It is just insomnia, or it is due to depression or due to psychotic or due to a mood disorder. If there is any other underlying condition, then it is important to treat that condition. You can also follow some nonpharmacological way to manage your sleep problem. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hi doctor, I have insomnia for a couple of weeks. These weeks are being the worst where I have sleepless nights. Last night, I took Trazadone 150 mg which was prescribed and slept. Then again after that, I went back to Trazadone 100 mg tonight along with Melatonin, but I did not get any sleep. Is there anything I can do tonight to get some sleep? How long does insomnia typically last? Am I at risk for anything fatal? Also, I am planning to go back to my GP later on." -248256,Suggest remedy for pain and swelling in knuckles,"here i would like to suggest you pain is a symptoms and it is not the problem suppose if you want to have permanent relief you need to know cause of the pain and take treatment according to that.to answer your question for the prescription of drugs for chronic pain: it can be given online only if doctor knows about your condition properly and the reason of pain as well as he should be knowing properly all your past medical history since hear you have not mention any of your past medical history as well as proper issues what you have we cannot give you any pain killer prescription.but i can give you a general guideline for relieving any kind of pain in body that is by doing regular exercise, taking proper rest, having balance diet ,keeping a positive mental attitude as well you can also use hot and cold pack to have good relaxing healing effect on your soft tissues for your painful body area. thank you take care. ","Hello, With your Doctors Chronic Pain Prescriptions be ordered online? And can you get the Malancroft /Purdue Brand of 15,and 30mg. Instant Relief that works hand in hand with long acting,Oxycodone 80mg. also be purchased through your Insurance online?Thank you" -221348,"84 yrs old, wears full dentures, pain in left gums and left side of tongue. Reasons ?",the cause of the abscess seems to be a tooth. if you can't sfford the surgery get rid of that tooth which might not be too costly. alcohol can't be an answer to the problems. have ofloxacin ornidazole 2 times a day along with acelofenac serratiopeptidase 3 times a day. use a hexidine mouthwash twice dailt take care ,"I have a abscess tooth no my upper right back tooth. The bump tho got the side of a dime and plumped on my skin more then my gums but I know its an abscess cuz I have went to a dentist and they confirmed it about 6 months ago but I can t afford the surgery. Anyways, it was closer to my skin and my nurse friend told me how I could pop it ne I did and I use alcohol to clean every day but It still randomly drains no matter how much I clean it and I think I my have swallowed some sleeping wit my mouth open cuz some of my face was wet when I woke up" -103539,Suggest treatment for collapsed lungs,"Seems that you have asthma, I advice you get a pulmonary function test and then be started on inhaler steroids on a daily basis with asthalin rescues at periods of exacerbation. This will help you. Most important of all, avoid dust, smog, animal danders, and carpet mites. ","I get this cronic cough and I can't catch my breath, these coughs are so severe that I begain to vomit. Each occurance can last between 1 hour to 11/2 hours. This is not an every day occurance. But it seems to happen 2 to 3 times a week. I have bad allergeys and have been told that I have Asthma. I have seen several doctors and they seem to always put me on an antibiotics. This seem to help for a while then it all start again." -99131,Suggest treatment for spongy lump on vagina,Hi.The lump after Arthroscopy is usually due to either synovial reaction. Fluid built up may not appear like a golf ball appearance. You can confirm by an ultrasonography and can go for an aspiration or FNAC. Take a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines and take rest or apply crepe bandage. You can certainly contact the Orthopedic Surgeon who performed Arthroscopy. ,Hello...i just had arthroscopy surgery done last week on my left knee to scope...i have recently notice a large golfball size lump(above the knee on the left) that is very stiff and sore and is more noticable when i bend it...is this a concern?...im thinking it may be a build of fluid? -117416,Suggest treatment for severe pain and pressure in the abdomen,Hi. Thanks for your query.Read and understood that your wife is most probably suffering from Gastroenteritis. I would advise her a course of an antibiotic and metronidazole and probiotics along with symptomatic and supportive treatment . Get the blood and stool test. Ultrasonography to rule out any pathology like a diverticulum and lymph nodes and colonoscopy to rule out colitis or ulcer and cancer. She may need a CT scan f the abdomen if the colonoscopy is showing some changes. Ruling out the primary cause and getting treated accordingly is very important. ,My wife is having moderate pain on her right side abdominal. It hurt enough last night that it work her. Her appendix has been removed as well as galb bladder. I listened to that area and it was very gurgling and active. She has also had more bowel movements than normal. She is 40. -73064,How to determine ovulation days?,"Hi , Welcome to HealthcareMagic. I suggest you to start on ovulation inducing drugs like clomephine . This will help multiple follicles to mature and rupture . With this you have to undergo follicular study done. I suggest you to discuss this with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","Hello Dr. Im 28 yrs for today, married for 2 yrs 4 mths. Im trying to conveice but not working out. From day one we havnt used any precaution. i hve got my utrus and my husband sperms count test done. the result is normal. Please sugguest me how to go about please." -66406,What are the side effects of wasps bite?,"HiThank you for writing to Health care MagicSoreness, pain and dryness of the throat is because of inflammation of the throat caused by infection.These symptoms will resolve with treatment by the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Along with the medical treatment the use of salt water gargling will provide symptomatic relief.Hope this is helpful to you. Do write to me for further questions and I will be happy to help.Thank you ","my daughter had strep throat, I came down with a right sore tonsil only and a pain in the right ear, the pain in the ear was only a day or two, the pain is a throbbing or slightly nagging pain in back of right of skull, I went to the doctor and he gave me a z pak, I am taking 800 ibp and i still have this pain, my throat now is dry and a little sore because of dryness. will the pain go away?" -210024,What does positive for albumin from urine test indicate?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.In a child suffering from acute respiratory infection and stomach infection , appetite is usually less, you can try feeding him in small amounts and frequent intervals . Give ORS frequently to improve hydration. If otherwise baby is not taking anything you can discuss need for hospitalization with your doctor so that hydration can be mentioned properly and some medicines can be given parenterally . Medicine like Lansoprazole can be added to reduced gastritis .Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.Wishing your son speedy recovery.•     DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination ","my 3 yrs OLD son is having stomech infection and chest conjestion, already taking treatment. Not eat anything from last 4 days except medicines. Pls advice what & how to give. Medicines are Levolin, Cheston cs, Crocin, prospan, Domstal also nebulise thrice a day" -241670,What causes anxiety attacks after intake of Vyvanse with Vicodin ?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicBipolar disorder need mood stabilizer and antipsychotic medication. When ever you would get, you would not able to recall the incidence. It is due to bipolar disorder rather than dissociative disorder. Better to take medication regularly and continuously to avoid further attacks.Thanks ","Want a challenge? I have type 1 rapid-cycling bipolar disorder. I was in a state of manic-psychosis during an extremely traumatic series of events slightly over a year ago. Accidently, evidence of my delusional rantings back then surfaced. I have absolutely no memory of the events surrounding the trauma, and from the contents of the hard copy communication I wrote back then, I could only recover a few fragments of recollection. It s clear that I suffered a concurrent dissociative amnesia - but given the fact that similar occurrences have happened during past traumatic events (without the manic-psychosis), and I handled those situations well, I m wondering if I might have an alter?" -80479,"Which method is more safe for a colonostopy, phosphate based prep or magnesium based prep?",Hi...if it is closely monitored by iv fluids then you need not worry about it...no it dosent makes you high risk patient for this procedure...Dr. Ashish Verma ,"Hi Dr. Grief, My name is Mary Harper, I was just diagnosed with sodium deficiency in my kidneys. What are the risks of undergoing baratric sleeve surgery if I have this condition if it is to be monitored closely with my I.V. fluids after surgery? Am I a high risk for this procedure?" -69254,Are four shots of Verorab necessary after being bitten by street dog?,Thanks for contacting HCM with you health concerns.From your description I would venture to guess that the ulceration you have is called an aphthous ulcer. These ulcers are possibly caused by a virus but we are not completely sure about that. There is little to help heal the ulcer other than time and they take a few days to a week to heal. To help reduce the pain I recommend for my patient a 1/2 and 1/2 mixture of Benadryl and Maalox. Swish this in you mouth and around the ulcer and then spit the mixture out. The Benadryl with help numb the ulcer and the Maalox will help protect the ulcer by coating it.Hope I answered your question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns ,I am an 18 year old female and i have a huge white ulcer on the inside of my bottom lip and it rubs against my teeth and is very painful. i have had it for 7 days and it seems to only be getting bigger. i have never had an ulcer. what can i do to make it go away? -59453,Could breathing trouble be due to heart problem or COPD?,"Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern I would like to explain that ""trivial"" means non-important. The normal heart may have physiological insignificant valve regurgitation; this is not considered abnormal. So, nothing to worry about. Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! Dr. Iliri ","I underwent bypass surgery of single artery, i.e.on 7.5.14, yesterday when i went for a checkup, in echo it has been written trivial mr/tr. I am 60 year old male otherwise my echo is normal. The dr did not mentionanything about it . Will I have any problem in future, I am a bit anxious" -145573,Is bruising on the toe while on Warfarin a cause for concern?,"Hello. Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. Polycythemia is persistent increased rbcs and hence increased hemoglobin levels in the blood. It could be primary ie Vera or secondary to certain causes. Polycythemia Vera has low erythropoietin levels and on cytogenetics Jak2 mutation is found. In secondary Polycythemia underlying causes may be those causing chronic hypoxia which increase erythyopoietin production like sleep apnea, obesity hypo ventilation syndrome, copd, testosterone replacement therapy, smoking etc. Epo secreting tumors like hepatocellular CA, renal cell CA, adrenal adenoma could also cause it. High rbc count causes blood flow to be sluggish in brain and other essential organs causing symptoms like impaired alertness, dizziness, headaches, thrombosis, stroke, myocardial infarction, DVT. It is essential to find out the underlying cause and treat it to relieve secondary Polycythemia. Hope the doctor has checked erythyopoietin levels before labeling it as secondary. Otherwise regular blood removal is advised to keep hb from rising too much. Kindly look for a cause and treat it. Thanks. ","My Aunt has polycythemia secondary (non-vera) I m trying to help her find out more information about it. The doctor s don t seem to know much of what causes it. She is having a pint of blood drawn every other month when her count is over 18. However, now they want her number 12 and under. Her numbers this last year have been between 15.8 and 19.3" -143783,Have severe low back pain mainly at night. Had surgery for bursitis in shoulder.Not cured by chiropractor. Worrisome,"Hi thanks for your query ,regarding your problem you must need to consult an orthopaedician as early as possible , mostly you may require mri scanning , after diagnosis they will do treatment according to that ,if you have any more doubts please get back to me , with regards thank you ","I ave sufferd from chronic backpain for several years.i was taking pregablin as I ave fibeomyalga although it did take my nerve pain away most of the time,the back pain was always there but could endure it.i ave since became immune to the pregablin so docs ave put me on gabapenti1200 mg 4x daily.it has helped the nerve pain but the backpain is excruciating.i cant even go into work cos if I try to bend its awful.im 41 and walking like a cripple.ive had a xray and am awaiting results.my hips ave started crippling me too.its almost like ive got inflammation as it keeps shooting its horrendous" -51318,Can high blood pressure cause vision problems?,"Kevin, a normal heart rate is 60-100 beats/minute. It is less if you exercise and more if you don’t. Your heart rate variation may be anxiety related. If so, I agree that xanax is a poor long-term treatment option. You should try to wean from it if possible. The monitor is a good idea. I will usually ask for long-term (3-7days) monitoring to judge. It is good to keep of diary of symptoms with heart rate along with blood pressure. Sometimes abnormal control of blood pressure and heart rate go together to make you feel tired. ","Hi my name is kevin, 3 months ago i started to have what my first doctor called an anxiety attack, they told me to take lorazepam when it happend and i would feel better, i was having 1 every 2 days. finally i was doing better and having 1 every 6 days. I couldnt work or anything and havnt since, after 1 month i got a bad cold and started having 3 a day. After my cold stopped i continued having alot so i went to another doctor which told me to take blood tests and take this xanex 3 times a day at.25mg then i went back to another doctor and he said the other doctor was wrong i took more blood tests and had .5mg xanex for a month. Thats when i really had troubles breathing through out the day and so i went to see a chyropractor/kinsiologist and he told me that i would be fine its just i had too much acidity in my body so i should eat right. Soon after i went back to my doctor who perscribed me .5mg xanex and told him i wanted off , then he told me after 3 months its weird that your heart is still going fast , i thought it was cause u took too much redbull but now u need to go see a cardioligist (heart doctor) and strap a machine on u for 24 hours to see ur heart . he lowered my xanex to .25mg and said in two weeks to go lower and then off , he also told me to take more blood tests. My heartbeat stays at about 100bpm sometimes its 80 bpm and somtimes 120 bpm , he told me if it goes over 140bpm i should go to the Emergency room, but since the last 6 days it hasnt gone over 120 that i know of. Can someone just please help me its been 3 months i havnt worked and i feel like sh*t. i went to go see a cardiologist but they said i have to wait till march 2012 ....... What am i suppose to do. Can i even do exercize if my heart cant go over 140? my doctor seems weird. My chyropractor/kinsiologist seemed more aware of the situation, the other doctor i see for 2 minutes and he gets me out right away." -29125,Can I have i-pill after unprotected sex?,"Hi. I totally understand your situation. Handling an unwanted pregnancy can be very stressful. As you had unprotected intercourse within the safe time of your cycle, it is very unlikely that you might be pregnant. If you still have a doubt then get a home pregnancy test kit and check yourself in case you do not get your periods in next two weeks. As far as i-pill is concerned, it does cause alterations in the hormonal balance and cause period disturbances. So, you should wait for a couple of weeks. If periods do not resume, we can start you on oral hormones to get your periods as well as regularize your periods. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old girl. I had unprotected sex. My last periods was before two months and still I have not got any. Is there a chance of pregnancy? I have had i-pill twice last year in a gap of 6 months. My periods are sometimes a day or two late. But, I am really worried as I really cannot afford a pregnancy now. Please help." -114930,Why am I feeling sleepy after taking Zedex cold tablet?,"Hi, Based on the history your mother seems to have developed gouty arthritis apparently caused by the medicines Pyzina and Combutol. After confirming the diagnosis she may be given a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug like indomethacin or naproxen. Ask her to take plenty of oral fluids. A low steroid with tapering dose may be required for severe attacks. You do not need to discontinue Pyzina or Combutol. Recurrent attacks may occur while taking these medicines, consider rheumatologic evaluation for acute gouty arthritis attacks and possible use of colchicine to prevent recurrent attacks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ","my mother is74 yrs old, taking treatment of lungs tuberculosis, being given 1250mg Pyzina 400mg Combutol and R CIN 450mg, she has acute joints pain in her right leg. Please tell whether it is side effects of any of the above drugs, if so, what should she take to cure this problem ?" -81390,"Abdomen pain, stomach bloated, kidney infection. What should be done?","Hi,Thanks for writing in.First of all the kidney infection needs to be dealt with aggressively. There could be infection due to resistant organisms. She may require hospital stay with treatment including intravenous antibiotics.Then comes the part where the cardiac condition needs to be controlled. This can be done with the expert opinion of a cardiologist. At the same time medicines given to her must have lease liver or kidney toxicity.The general health and nutrition also need further attention to keep her health from deteriorating further.Hope this helps. ","My grandmother is suffering from recurrent kidney infections , she is 90 years old and has been tried on all antibiotics , her doctor has said she has only one more to try. Her kidney function has declined and we are wondering what treatment would be available if any or what next. Her physical health Is deteriating and her liver function and bloods for cardiac output have dropped significantly too. Thanks" -118803,What causes abdominal pain even with slight pressure during tests?,"Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, I would advise your son not to eat from outside specially fried and fast food along with the aerated drinks, as some components of these might cause hyper sensitivity reactions in the intestinal mucosa giving rise to such symptoms. Also intestinal infections could creep in from outside food. I would also advise for a routine stool test for ova and cyst and treat it if positive in addition to a urine routine/microscopic test. However, he would need a clinical assessment of his abdomen along with an ultrasound of the abdomen not to miss out any other intra abdominal pathology. Therefore, I would advise you to get him clinically assessed by a general surgeon/family physician in your area for further management.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","My 7 year old son has had stomach aches for months now. They are getting worse by the day. When I ask were it hurts he starts in the middle of his upper stomach then goes to the right then to the left and says it hurt a little below his belly button. He is not throwing up. No fever, however he says the pain makes his head and eyes hurt. It is starting to effect him wanting to eat. He has had black thick sticky stool. Also his butt icthes sometimes. What is going on?" -51083,"Suggest medication for anxiety,stress and hypertension","Hypertension can also cause giddiness and result in fainting.During time of fainting heart rate goes up.Other possibilities,she might have some arrythmia/increase in heart rate which can result in fainting.i suggest you to get her ecg,echo done.Monitor her BP morning and evening for few weeks.Avoid alcohol, alcohol consumption can also cause increase in BP and sometimes heart rate. ","my wife has times during the day when her heart will suddenly speed up and she feels faint. her doctor told her she has low blood pressure, but when she has one glass of wine she gets a headache like she has hypertension. what do you think is wrong?" -120141,Suggest treatment for cramping from my stomach,Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.The history and site of pain needs you to take him to the ER to rule out any chances of his appendix being inflamed and this could be known only by a clinical examination and related investigations. Also instruct him not to eat from outside if he does as that could bring in some intestinal infection in him as well.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ,"My 14 year old son started having sporadic pain in the stomach area about 3 days ago. We think it is gas, however he says it is not a stomach ache. It moves back and forth from his bellybutton area to about his hands length distance to the right. He had a fever 2 days ago but it went away its not excruciating but a dull annoyance type pain, he also has not had a bowel movement in 2 days and doesnt really have an appitite. We do not have insurance so we can not just go to a Dr it would be an ER but only if its the only option. Could it be costipation?" -119119,What causes pain in lower abdomen?,Hellowelcome to hcmWell you should get a ULTRASOUND OF ABDOMAN to find out the underlying cause of your painregardshcm ,"I have an abdominal pain, close to my belly-button. it feels like a muscular pain, but somehow it seems to be coming from inside. i feel this when twisted in certain position, of when i put pressure on my stomach. it is felt mostly around my belly-button" -98713,Suggest remedy for lump in my sternal notch area,"Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.In my opinion, with the history of smoking, you should see your family physician/general surgeon for a clinical examination of the lump, neck as a whole,and also the oral cavity along with related investigations like an ultrasound and a FNAC to know the origin and relation of the lump/bump. I would also go for a thyroid function test in this case. Further management would depend on the physical findings and reports of the investigations.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","I just started quitting smoking, ive been smoking for almost three years, I m twenty years old, and I had a bump, that doesnt hurt or anything in the middle of my throat that has now moved down, is that normal when you quit smoking? Should I be concerned? I thought the bump was my Adams apple so I didn t think of it til now." -84027,What is the condition of the liver of an adult based on the report attached?,"Hi welcome to the health care magic Liver was enlarged before one year in CT scan.. Hence evaluation needed this time again and you can simply get investigated with USG abdomen According to cause further specific treatment given If liver still enlarged then investigation needed with hbsag detection, anti HCV detection like further investigation Alcohol history also should be ruled out If USG normal and Liver not enlarged then constipation or any functional dyspepsia can lead pressure in left side Hope your concern solved Take care ","I am feeling this pressure on my left side, and it's there almost all the time. I did have a CT done a year ago and the doctor said then my liver was enlarge. Now I'm feeling something there aall the time. Thank's Jonathan" -14224,Kindly prescribe medicines to control diabetes and gain weight.,"Hi. I can understand your concern. I would like to know what medicines is he on for diabetes. Follow up would be free, so please answer my questions as it will allow me to help you better. Regarding his blood pressure, 130/90 is good. So, continue the medicine. 6 to 6.5 is a very good HbA1c score to maintain. But, some diabetic medicines lead to weight loss (which is mostly required). So, please mention the medicine names and how many times does he take them. Also, mentioning some general guidelines which he can follow for better control. Regular meal times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Avoid fried and junk food. You can include the following food in your diet like fresh fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, peas, low-fat dairy products, fish, nuts like almonds and walnut. You must avoid bakery products, sweets, organ meats, egg yolk, white bread, and white rice, potatoes, red pumpkin, pineapple, sapodilla, mangoes, custard apples, and grapes. Try and exercise (even brisk walking will do) for atleast 30 minutes for five days in a week. Eliminate sugar and sugar products from the diet. No sugar-free or jaggery as well. Remember, moderation is the answer. There is no harm in indulging in something you like, once in a while, in a small amount. ","Hello doctor, My husband aged 51, is clinically diagnosed to be diabetic. His HbA1c remained at 6.5 during the last two checkups. The last checkup was done three months back. His blood sugar after the food was 178 two weeks ago. He has lost weight by 10 kg in six months. He has become weak both physically and in appearance. His BP is 90 to 130 and has been taking the tablet Telmisartan 40 for two years. Also, he is having severe pain on elbow which is diagnosed to be tennis elbow and the tablet Bounty is prescribed and has been taking this for last seven days. Kindly prescribe the medicine for diabetic and gain weight." -103400,Suggest remedy for granulomatous lymphadenopathy with tuberculosis sarcoidosis,Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This seems with possible lung infection ; needs thorough clinical examination and x-ray chest for further management .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further doubts .Regards . ,"Hi, i was sick for a week and i get recurring fevers and it seems normal but today when i cough i feel a sharp pain in my chest, and then i stinging pain that radiates in my whole body. if i remember correctly from my meagre knowledge of health, the stinging is caused by a bacterial poison. Should i be concerned?" -138158,What does pain in the lower back indicate?,dear patient degenerative disc disease is age related process and certain precautions needs to be taken. avoid weight lifting and forward bending. Dose of acetaminophen is 500 mg thrice a day upto maximum of 2 gm per day and avoided in patients with liver disease. dose of ibuprofen is 400 to 800 mg thrice a day. both should be taken with antacid to avoid gastritis. don't mix all drugs. all have action for pain relief in similar way. start with acetaminophen and if not relieved change to ibuprofen. ,"hx of lower back pain, degenerative disc disease. 53 year old. Pulled it really bad yesterday, no numbness, went to emerg. Rx 1000mg acetaminophen and 600 ibuprophen every 6 hours. unsure now if that should be taken together or alteratively. Also I purchased ibuprophen 400/methocabamol 500 combination tablets. If I take these, should I top it up with an extra 200 mg to make it 600mg? again, should i take acetaminophen 1000mg and ibuprophen/methocabamol together or alternatively?" -48305,Are fatigue and weakness when diagnosed with sinus bradycardia a concern?,"Hi, Anxiety can cause temporary spike in BP and heart rate. It is a normal phenomenon. But as the reading came out to be pretty high, I'll recommend you to monitor your BP at home only whenever you are calm and relaxed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist ","Dear sir , i am 23 years old and i went for a blood pressure test today and it read 150/85, but even before the test started i was anxious about the reading and my heart started to beat fast.could this be the reason for this kind of reading." -25205,Why have my blemishes not improved even after extended use of Roaccutane?,"Hello. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is looking like acne cyst for me. The probable diagnosis is acne grade 4 with scars Is the blemish raised and painful? Can you feel that with your finger or is it just flat red blemish? If it is raised, as I am seeing in that picture, then you will need an intralesional injection of Triamcinolone into to affected area. This will help to clear it faster compared to Roaccutane (Isotretinoin). If it is flat red and blemishes then I would suggest you use Brimonidine gel to the affected area twice a day for one week and massage a little. This clears up the redness. I feel seven months of Isotretinoin is quite long treatment duration, but the treatment regimen varies from country to country. I usually see good results with three months of Roaccutane (Isotretinoin) 20 mg. It also depends on skin type and body response. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines. I suggest you also take an intralesional injection of triamcinolone. I am sorry I really cannot comment on Isotretinoin therapy from your dermatologist. But you can discuss with your dermatologist regarding the intralesional injection of triamcinolone. Please attach the clinical picture with good visibility of skin lesion. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I am in my seventh month of taking Roaccutane. My weight is 57 kg and I am taking 40 mg daily. I am still getting acne and blemishes. I have one large blemish that is getting small in some days. I find it getting bigger once I wake up in the morning. I always tell my doctor about this blemish. She is saying it is going to take time to clear. Now she wants to stop the course for two months and start again later as all my blood tests results are good. What do you suggest? What is the solution? I have attached photographs." -12890,Can cigarette smoke cause allergy and asthma in baby?,Hi. I understand your concern. You have a strong exacerbating factor (risk factor) for aggregation of an allergic or asthmatic attack. That is smoke in the house. Unless it is removed no medication will be of use for long term health outcome. Parents need to take a call in this particular situation. If possible take your father-in-law to child specialist. Let the doctor counsel him why smoking in the home is not good for anybody's health especially children's health. Focus on improving your son's immunity by providing a healthy meal and supplementation. ,"Hello doctor, My son aged 4 years is allergic, asthmatic, as my father-in-law is chain smokers and smokes in the house, due to this he usually gets sick. Now from the past 11 months, he is continuously (except one or 1.5 weeks in a month) taking nebulizers Bedusal 5 mg. Please tell me about his future health. I am very worried and I even do not know what to do in this particular case." -117008,What does pain in the lower left abdomen after eating outside food indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you have a history of gastritis, make sure you are not constipated. Good to know you take adequate water. Take Tablet Pantoprazole-40, one daily for 5 days. Cap Spasmo Proxyvon, one stat when pain in lower abdomen. Take some antacids like Gelucil, 2-3 Times daily. You will get much relieved. Take diet rich in fiber, calcium & iron, take fresh fruits & veggies. Avoid all addictions & junk food. You should get better, if pain persists visit ER get examined & all necessary investigations done. In the meantime take multivitamins. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,      Dr. Nupur K. ",hello I have been having lower abd pain x 4 days. feels like gas because sometimes it moves. comes and goes finished period 6 days ago. pain is sharp at times and feel dull after. woke up this morning feeling good drank water and chicken soup now its lunch im in pain and nausous -50434,Should I be worried about my BP being 137/81?,welcome to hcm ...sir ..abnormal amount of gas is usually related to some arrythmia or anginal episode ...it is being unnoticed ..i would recommend holter monitoring of patient for 24 hrs minitoring ...please request your doctor to provide this .. ,"6 months after my dad s triple bypass he suffered from digestive gas at night that was relieved by waking from nightmare dream sleep and having big belching. This continued for 15 years until he got the nitroglycerine patch. No doctor has been able to identify the cause of the gas , and he is not swallowing air. Any thoughts?" -135606,"Having severe itching, rashes all over body, swelling. Taking anti-allergic medication. Cure?","HI almost 20% of smokers suffer COPD and its comorbidities. the disease is diagnosed by a simple test called spirometry and it is graded accordingly. as per your symptoms you are in stage3/4. you need combination of inhaled bronchodilators and steroids like formoterol+ budesonide twice daily and inhaled tiotropium 18 microgram daily. you can add tab theophylline 150 mg twice daily. if symptoms are too severe a course of oral steroid like prednisolone 40 mg daily for 10-14 days can be taken under omeprazole cover. if on arterial blood gas analysis you are in respiratory failure, better get admitted to ICU/HDU. consult your family physician regarding the same. best wishes for your health ","I am a COPD patient since last 6 years having acute breathtaking problems .I was chain smoker sine last 40 years. I am now 64 years. I am now unable to move even 25 meters.& facing day to day asthmatic attacks. I am AK Shrivastava , 64 years , from Bhopal (MP). From today, I have been advised FERONEM-200 tab. 3 times a day for 5 days. Please suggest me to resolve the problem.My mail ID is YYYY@YYYY .My cell no. 0000. Thanks" -18438,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -85222,"What causes upper stomach pain, nausea and vomiting?","Hi.thank you for posting query at HCM.definitely, exercise and strict diet along with medication aids in weight reduction and improving the abnormal liver enzymes reading. however, you need to monitor your liver enzymes and lipid profile every 6 months to 1 year.secondly, visit your treating physician and take his advice for discontinuation of drugs and/or dose adjustment. Prevention is better than cure. So, try to maintain ideal weight to avoid complications of being overweight.any further questions are welcomed.hope to answer your concern.wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","Q : Hi, I had recently test my ultrasound scan found early fatty changes in liver. Then I had a LFT(liver function test) That is Total billirubin 1.20, Conjugated billuribin 0.29, A.S.T.(SGOT) 56 A.L.T.(SGPT) 89 Alkaline phosphatase 159. In my Lipid profile shown that Cholesterol 227, triglycerides 290, HDL cholesterol 39, LDL cholesterol 130 VLDL 58. Doctor prescribed the medicine named as Hepexa M, Fibator EZ, VSL-3 Rabium dsr for 3 month,. i had already avoid alcohol, fatty foods and controlled a lot of my diet having exercise, after 2.5 month i lose 8 kg weight (81kg to 73kg), now my lipid profile is normal,may this type of case occures after heavy diet control and above medication use in 2.5 month, my age 33, height 5.6 inch" -49764,What causes fluctuations in the BP level after losing weight?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Most probably these are ventricular premature complexes. These are ectopic or extra beats. These are usually benign and not life threatening. These are frequently associated with MVP, also caffeine, alcohol, thyroid problems may aggravate these. So before going ahead we need to confirm it. Since these are not frequent Ecg may be normal, so in that case you ll need 24 holter monitoring which can diagnose these. You should also get thyroid test done. You ll need beta blockers like Metoprolol to keep these under control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hi my name is Keegan I m 25 and I ve been away from working out for a few years. I have been working out and running at the gym for a week now but when I got home tonight from my workout out of nowhere my heart beat fluttered a bit then I had a hard thump right in the middle of my chest like a massive heart beat. Then I had a woozy feeling for a couple second then it went away. Any ideas for me? Kinda freaked out. -122027,What is the cause and solution for constant pain in the right abdomen?,"Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.The symptoms you have described could be due to a mild form of appendicitis, or a chronic ectopic (using birth control pills are never a 100 % guarantee against a pregnancy. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a personal clinical examination, followed by some blood tests like complete blood count, a serum HCG, a urine test (both routine and culture sensitivity), followed possibly by an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out any pelvic disease/pregnancy/ureteric calculi. A gyneacological examination might also be advised if need be. Further treatment would depend on the results of the clinical examination and relevant investigations. However, I would advise you to visit the emergency room of your nearest hospital to avoid any further delay in treatment.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","abdominal pain I am a 24 year old female. I am 5'0"" and weigh approx 122 pounds. I have pain and pressure in my right lower abdomen. This is accompanied by nausea, lack of appetite and problems passing a stool (which is the newest symptom). This is gone on for a few days and has not seemed to get better. On fact the pain and pressure have I only gotten worse. The pressure seems to get worse if I sit or walk up the stairs. I do make sure o am eating even though I don't feel like it. also am keeping hydrated. I do have asthma and am on pro air as needed. I am also on Mirena for birth control." -47536,Can Propygenta with Micogel help during fungal infection ?,"hi Pabitra, Keloids are known to recur. At present intra keloid injection of steroid is considered the treatment of choice. Its a minor procedure administered in Out patient basis. any excision is likely to recur. Hope that answers the question Take care ","Sir/Madam, Due to a Bike accident 5 yrs ago, I got few Keloid. One is in right Shoulder skin . Its itching frequently. Should I go for operation, will it re-occur after operation. Is the operation Minor / Major. Thanks, Pabitra, Pune" -60827,Suggest remedy for constipation while on medication for cold,thanks for posting your query to hcm . pain in ear may because of swelling or inflammation of Eustachian tube which connect throat to ear . you can take some decongestant tablet along with pain killer to suppress this . further I suggest you to consult a ENT surgeon for examination of ear and throat so that proper treatment can be given . ,"I am a 31 year old female. Last night I had a sore throat. It was gone this morning but I have a shooting pain in my right ear that shoots up to my temple and to the top centre if my head, I feel as thought it is in my brain. It was happening every half and hour but now it s more frequent. I went to work today but when I got home the pain is more aggressive. I feel as though my cheeks are burning up and my stomach feels a bit nautious." -225446,Suggest treatment for red mark on penis,"Hi, Masturbation is normal, it’s just another way of having sex without a partner. It’s a good practice, helps to calm your mind and release happy and stress bursting enzymes. Having 2 to 3 times a week is not an issue, more than that is also not a issue, but needs adequate nutrition and exercise which will be difficult to fulfil. So no it wont reduce your brain efficacy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ",i am 18yr old boy and is sufferin from a habit of masturbation. i do it thrice a week. sometimes i feel pain in my head after doing it. please tell me wheather masturbation reduces brain efficiency in any way or does it reduce our thinking power or iq -87277,Noticed fatty liver condition after an ultrasound result,"I think then you should continue with the same diet of diabetes that he used to use before. It will be o.k even with that adjoined abscess of liver. The better the control of his diabetes, the prompter his recovery will be. ","THE PATIENT HAS LIVER ABCESS SINCE 17 DAYS , PRESENTLY THERE EXISTS 270ML OF PUSS AND HE HAS BEEN DISCHARGED . ALSO SUFFERING FROM DIABETES AND IS CONTROLLED BY INSULIN INJECTION, THE PATIENT S AGE IS 55 , WEIGHT IS ABOUT 60KG . I WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU COULD HELP ME OUT FOR A DIET CHART FOR HIM AS HE STILL HAS LIVER ABCESS EVEN AFTER BEING DISCHARGED , I TRIED FINDING IT ON NET BUT NO SITE IS DISPLAYING A DIET CHART FOR A PERSON WHO HAS LIVER ABCESS AND IS ALSO A DIABITIC PATIENT. PLEASE HELP AND REPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. YOURS FAITHFULLY, HARSHESH CHOPRA" -23371,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -53841,Suggest remedy for severe chest pain,"Hii am sorry but ef 15% and her symptoms are indicative of class 4 congestive cardiac failure , prognosis is few months on medication , how ever miracle do occur so dont lose hope, she is a candidate for LVAD and cardiac transplant , but it cant be done lets have hope that medicines help her ,however 15% ef is very critically low ef and slowly she will detoriate leading to cardiac arrestsorryso try for LVAD,you have not entered her medication,but i feel dr would have tried them all ","my mother 61 yrs old has end stage congestive heart failure,her defibrilator has gone off three time, she has been admitted to the hospital several times, only to go home and get more fluid ongathered around her abdominal area approx-20lbs in a week- then go back hospital get some iv lasix , which is not working that well, and dobutamide iv. She is becoming confused at times, very depressed, and has pulmonary hypertension -secondary to end stage chf..also her ejection fraction is 15%, she cant take a step without becomng short of breath and has severe pain in her legs now, also she has diabetes 2, hypothyroidism and rheumatoid and osteo arthritis...ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS how much longer approximately can she go on like this? its not getting any better just worse, and they cant do a LVAD or a transplantation...so what the heck should we do, and why wont they (cardiologist order hospice?)" -65335,What causes bumps filled with puss and blood?,Hello and thank you for your question.It could be mumps or some sort of allergic reaction. If you develop fevers or difficulty swallowing see a doctor right away. ,"Hi, Woke up this morning to find tender swelling both sides of my face where my sideburns are, looks like my jawline widened, also feel a bit lethargic but no obvious fever but have felt tired more than usual over last couple of days, just put it down to over doing excercise, I suspect mumps as i never got it as a child. I have no sore throat or dry mouth. Thanks" -188761,"Had breast cancer, brain cancer. Took proton therapy. Have grayish fingers and nails. Vitamin deficiency?","HIThank for asking to HCMI really understand your concern in fact for second opinion I will be in need of complete medical history along with all the reports without these it is little difficult still from the given history I could say that, if wee want to rule out the possibility of metastasis then the biopsy is necessary you better follow the advise of your physician have great day. ","I have a rare form of lung cancer, and I am going thru chemo right 6 sessions so far. I just had a bone scan doneand it came up that both my knees, left thigh and left hip have degenerative changes. My oncologist today said hemay want to biopsy my thigh. It does not hurt me, but it is swelled and feels hard. I guess I'm just looking for eithera second opinion" -126403,Do I have internal bleeding in my hip or back ?,Hello Welcome to health care magic forum Give more details about your age & sex & drinking or smoking habits .any other complaint which you feel is abnormal.Start a course of antibiotics after urine culture sensitivity. Take plenty of liquids also.Consult nephrologist. Wish you good health Disclaimer ,"Urine albumin ,pus cells2 3,epithemic cells few,crystal co oxalate;symptoms pain in abdomen PF report of urine Albumin : +++ pus cells : plenty RBC: 2-3 Crystal : co oxalate USG Report : grade I fatty lever VDRL ;TRIDOT &HSAg Tests : non reactive Pl suggest treatment" -167527,Is surgery advisable for medial meniscus injury of right knee?,"hi,i appreciate your concern,at your age there may be possibly postural related issues in and around your neck and upper back,leading such nerve radiation pains.alternatively there could be some developmental bone anamoly in neck also .you are advised to consult your ortho expert for x-rays of neck,as well as postural issues to be analysed and correction.thanks. i will be happy to answer any future query. ","Hello, I a female, 21 years old. I have been feeling that my left arm, hand and left side of my chest is heavy and tension in the left side of my neck. Sometimes I feel nerve pain in both hands so What could be the causes and medical diagnoses of this?" -143753,"Tenderness in lower back, tiredness, frequent urge to urinate, lightheadedness, vomiting. Urine test clear. Reason?","Hi,I can reassure you that epidurals do not cause backache or damage your back. It is common to suffer with some backache after having a baby. This is partly due to the ligaments supporting your back and pelvis become soft and are less effective at support these areas. Also, carrying a baby can put strain on your back. Nursing a baby can be very tiring and this is probably why you feel tired and weak.Post delivery exercises are a good way to get back in shape and improve your muscles which support your back and therefore reduce aches and pains.Regards,Dr K A PottingerMBChB FRCA ","Hi doctor , I have delivered a baby on 2009 nov. I m 28 now. It was normal with epidural . Is epidural having any side effects? I worried a lot about it. I put more weight now and I have back pain also. Before pregnancy i was 53 kg and now im 60. My height is 156cm. Still I m mother feeding my baby. Baby is 16 months old now. Soon going to stop feeding. Is it because of that I feel tired and weak? Is post delivery exercise useful to reduce tummy and back pain? I have irregular periods problem too. 35 days it will come. Some times it come after 50 days. -Priya." -188819,"Gleason scale, suggested hormone therapy, radiation or surgery. Suggestions?","Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.It can be refered pain from lung cancer since it can irritate pleura and intercostal nerves. also it can be sign of stomach issue or back issue. he should see pain specialist to find the most appropriate medication therapy for him. Also,he should do frequent check up to rule out cancer recurence.If pain persists he should do spine mri and check stomach and pancreas.Wish you good health. Regards. ",My fiance had lung cancer and finished with chemo . He is doing well with that but he has a pain in his torso area that originated in the neck and moves around his torso. He says it is like a grabbing pain. He says it is very painful. Can you help. He was in the hospital for 3 days and they couldn t find the problem. They thought it may be inflammation on his back. -37443,Will medicines taken to correct the irregular periods help me to conceive once its normal ?,"Welcome to Healthcare Magic Your periods still appear to be irregular. Once they regularise by the birth control pills you can think of getting pregnant. Have you been tested for PCOD and other hormonal disturbances like thyroid problem, high prolactin hormone as these can also cause irregular periods. Get a thorough checkup by your Doctor for the causes and get appropriately treated. ","I had irregular periods till feb 2011 I used tablets to get my periods as per the doc advice Doc advised me not to take any more tablets due to my health From then i got the periods almost properly 38days 35days 30days 33days July 3rd was my LMP Due you think my periods are regular now I am trying to get pregnant Nothing good has happened till now Any advice I had irregular periods till feb 2011 I used tablets to get my periods as per the doc advice Doc advised me not to take any more tablets due to my health From then i got the periods almost properly 38days 35days 30days 33days July 3rd was my LMP Due you think my periods are regular now I am trying to get pregnant Nothing good has happened till now Any advice. Dr. Chirag Soni I had irregular periods till feb 2011 I used tablets to get my periods as per the doc advice Doc advised me not to take any more tablets due to my health From then i got the periods almost properly 38days 35days 30days 33days July 3rd was my LMP Due you think my periods are regular now I am trying to get pregnant Nothing good has happened till now Any advice I had irregular periods, till feb 2011. I used tablets to get my periods as per the doc advice. Doc advised me not to take any more tablets due to my health. From then i got the periods almost properly. 38days, 35days, 30days, 33days. July 3rd was my LMP. Due you think my periods are regular now. I am trying to get pregnant. Nothing good has happened till now. Any advice?" -116227,What could be the side effects of esiflo inhaler?,"Hello, The medications that you mentioned in the query are not intended to be consumed in case you eat spicy food. The are used only in case of hyperacidity. The medications have the same effects on the system. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","Hi, Is it right to have antacids like Aciloc RD, Omez, etc. before having spicy foods, or should we consume them only if we have acidity after having such foods? Do Aciloc, Omez, Rantac, all perform the same functionality, or do they differ in some respect?" -39470,Suggest methods of enlarging the breast,"Hi,Sorry to hear about your problem. But, you are not alone. Many women have small breasts and they feel stressed about it. After about 19-20 years the only way breasts would become larger naturally is during lactation.All the creams and gels and tablets available on the net are not proven effective and have their own side effects and of course the costs involved.The only time tested and proven method to increase breast size is by surgery. Most commonly you can use a silicone implant. We can also use your own fat if you have enough, to inject into the breasts.All these options can be discussed with your local plastic surgeon. The surgery of breast augmentation using silicon implants is pretty straightforward and gives lasting results.All the best Dr.Surindherwww.cosmesisindia.com ",My breast size is very small like a child and i m fed up with it. Because every dress nt sute to my body and i hate my self with this feel. There are so many product in market for it but i m scare of all because of there side effects please suggest me a good one product or remidies which hasnt side effects -179463,"Hard lump on back of skull, headache, tingling and numbness in arms. Should I seek emergency attention?",Hi...looks like a missed cervical spine injury... better get a ct cervical spine and show to an orthopedic....Dr. Ashish Verma ,"Hi, a month ago i was in a minor car accident. i was rear ended by a car doing about 60 or 70klm per hour. Now i am experiencing a bit of neck pain and back/ shoulder pain and numbness in my right leg and weak arms. I went to the doctor and he perscribed me muscle relaxants, so far it has helped with my arms and legs but now my face feels a bit numb. i am worried. what could it be? thanks" -33103,Will duphaston and miprofen help me conceive?,Hi I think there is a good chance of getting pregnant. Don't get stressed too much. Do a pregnancy test after taking duphaston. If it's positive then meet your doctor. if negative wait for your periods. Hope I have answered your question. ,"Hi, i have a 1st child , he is 4 years old. I have not conceived since my first delivery. i had visited my gynaec she had taken a follicle test, gave me an injection and asked me to continue tablets - duphaston 10 mg tablets and miprofen 200. Is it possible to get pregnant during this course?" -6846,What can be done to treat ear pain?,"Hello. Pain in the ear- If external ear infection was causing pain then there would have been swelling around ear visible, which I suppose is not there. Wax in external ear can also cause pain, but you do not need antibiotic drops for that. Fungal infection can also cause pain, which is usually seen in diabetic and immunocompromised which I suppose you are not. Middle ear pain is caused by acute infection without ear discharge or chronic ear disease. Acute inflammation without discharge means your drum is intact, so ear drops will not reach there. Chronic ear infection with impending complication wil also cause pain. I do not know whether you have any history of ear disease before. In short, the ear drops you had used were not needed. We need to find out the cause. Other possible causes for ear pain are trauma, referred pain (from tongue base, teeth, throat). ","Hello doctor, I have left ear pain for the past 7 days and I used Ciprofloxacin drop but no relief. Please suggest me." -93585,Worried for lump on wrist of a child,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have slight bump on lower lip along with bleeding and scabbing which is mainly due to lip biting which is leading to formation of hemangioma , it could be due to minor salivary glands rupture in lips and it could be due to mucocele. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to apply lubricating petroleum jelly on lips. You should drink 7-8 glasses of water daily. You should visit oral physician once and get it examined. Go for fine needle aspiration cytology of these lumps for proper evaluation and diagnosis and start treatment accordingly. Apply moisturizing agent on lips. Avoid exposure to sun light a sit will leads to more peeling. Apply apple cedar vinegar with the help of cotton to prevent bleeding and fasten healing.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",I have had a slight bump on the left side of my lower lip for some time. I understand this is quite common in older folks (I am in my eighties). Last night my lower lip on the right side began to bleed profusely. I was able to staunch the blood flow and now there is a very small scab in that spot. Is this related to the bump on the left side and should I be concerned at all? -200444,What causes high heart rate in baby after birth?,"With blood in the urine, it indicates that there is an infection somewhere along the urinary tract. It could be a kidney infection or bladder infection. Blood can also indicate a possible injury to the genitals. It is important to ask questions to your child to find out if anything did occur. If the urine culture comes back normal, I would have a scan of your child's genitals to find out if there is an injury. I'm not sure if you have a little girl or boy but boys can get urethritis, which can also have drops of blood or mucus.Good luck ","My 4 year ols id having 4-5 drips of blood coming out after urination..some times its bright red others pink,and some times no blood.I am waiting for a culture to come back anf the urologist cant get him in til the end of the month..what is going on with my baby?" -189121,Have melanoma on 11th vertebra. Side effects and prognosis of radiation?,"If u are having any symtoms like weight loss, malena, haemoptysis,breast lump haematemesis, cough,altered bowel habit then i would suggest USG guided fine needle aspiration cytology from neck lump to determine whether it is benign or malignant in nature.Regards and take care. ",Hi I found a vet large lump in my neck a few days ago and is feel a pulse when I touch it. I am really scared and don't know what to do? I have a doctors appointment tomorrow with my primary care doctor but I am having panic attacks thinking it could be cancer or a anyseusn ? I am 29yo mother if two who has factor v Leiden and have already suffered a large PE -140033,Should I see a doctor for pain in my lower back post injury?,"it could be hamstring spasm with some back muscular strain ,use ice pack and stretch slowly four times a day that will surely help ",I ve had lower back pain for over a week now. Everytime I walk on my right leg it hurts and now the pain is behind my knee and my thigh. Sometimes when I put too much pressure of I walk to much it feels like my leg is going to give out. What could it be? -19407,How do I sustain penile erection?,Hi. I have read and understood your problem. Revert back with the asked details to a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 67 year old retired IT professional. I am a non-diabetic. My weight is 74 kg and height is 174 cm. My BMI is around 24. I am fully active with every day 8 to 10 km walk without fail. I did not visit doctor in the last 50 years for any major illness. My CBC count is normal and no issues with cholesterol. I am a BP patient for more than 11 years. Now my BP is normal with tablet Temsan 80 one a day. 11 years back it started with 40 and has gone up to 80 now. I am a non-smoker and non-alcoholic. I have been enjoying normal sex life. Since 21 days, I am getting penile erection but not able to sustain the same for longer time to complete the intercourse. There is no other medical condition or problem. I sleep well at night for six to seven hours and also used to have a nap for one hour in the afternoon. There is no tension or anxiety in the day-to-day life. List of medicines I take every day are Temsan 80 one tablet, Citracal 500 one tablet and vitamin supplements two gummies. Please let me know your comments. Thank you." -127628,What causes black bowel movement after an accident?,YOU MIGHT HAVE GOT A UTERINE RUPTURE WHICH IS UNCOMMON BUT CAN HAPPEN. I WOULD SUGGEST TO GET AN ULTRASOUND LOWER ABDOMEN AND A TRANSVAGINAL SONOGRAPGY TO BE DONE TO CONFIRM THE DIAGNOSIS. TAKE TRANEXAMIC ACID TABLETS AND ANTIBIOTICS ,Hi I ve have had two misscarrages last year I got hit by a car at 14 weeks pregnet I often get bad pains in the abdominal area after my period finishes mind u ive have not been back to the hospital for my check up for guinacoligest check up due to being depressed I have since after loosing my baby my periods have been 28 day cycle n last period lasted 3 days n usually I bleed for 7-8 days n ten days after my unusual three day bleed I started bleeding black n red clots the pink heavy blood then back to black n brown I have been bleeding too heavy my blood loss n clotting has been that bad I go threw 15 to 20 pads a day I ve been dizzy I eat very healthy I ve lost 30 kilos since December I m suffering anxiety 24/7 my moods are unreal i m scared I ve done damage by not going to get checked by hospital after I loss my son at 14 weeks pregnant I was also born with a bicornate uturas I have twins aged twelve n a seven year old -61957,"Are fatigue, nausea and body aches signs of Strep infection?","HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, underlying cause is important for treating the fever it must be infection and kind of infection needs to be known and for that routine investigations like blood test, urine test, imagining study, clinical examination is must without these nothing can be done however fever can be managed with Tab Acetaminophen 500 mg as per needed hope this information helps. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my mom aged 55 is suffering from high fever since 5 days almost fluctuating has taken malaria preventive still fever is there with 103 temp stomach is upset weight is 52 kindly suggest to eradicate fever and way to increase her intake of food please" -80790,"Chronic kidney stones, cystitis, endometriosis. On oxycodone. Trying to wean off. Safest way?","Hi Friend..I will help you knowing symptoms of Kidney infections and also colour of urine indicates probable cause of disease.Yellow - Normal urine colourWhite - Excess hydrationRed/Pink - Urinary Tract Infection /Kidney Stone (Hematuria)Orange - DehydratedBrown -Very dense urine concentration, extreme dehydration; consumption of fava beans; melanuria (too many particles in urine); UTI; kidney stone; kidney tumor or blood clot; Addison’s disease; glycosuria; renal artery stenosis; proteinuria; pituitary problem (ADH, or antidiuretic hormone)Black -Alkaptonuria, a genetic disorder of phenylalanine and tyrosine metabolism marked by accumulation of homogentisic acid in the blood; poisoningCloudy -Urinary tract infection, kidney problem, metabolic problem, or chyluria (lymph fluid in the urine), phosphaturia (phosphate crystals), pituitary problem (ADH, or antidiuretic hormone)Foamy -Turbulent urine stream; proteinuria (most common causes are diabetes and hypertension)An ammonia-like odour means your urine is concentrated and you may be dehydrated.A foul odour could be blamed on infection-causing bacteria.A sweet odour is often an indicator of uncontrolled diabetes or a metabolic disorder.A musty odour may arise from a liver disease or metabolic disorder.Hope I Provided Useful Information..Take Care. ","My name is Ron and I had 2 brother who were on kidney dialysis and both of them recently died. The one was mixing aspirin and Ibupropin ,but both got infections. I went to my Dr. 3 months ago and everything is normal. I am 62 years old. What are the symtoms. Can you tell my the color or smell of your urine? Thanks YYYY@YYYY" -200048,Suggest alternative treatment for epilepsy in children,"kids usually coughs and vomit the mucus and it's not uncommon; try finding out reason for cough-?bronchospasm, pertussis cough?...she needs to be consulted and do not over-treat at home itself. ","Hi doctor my 3 year old daughter has a productive cough that is being treated with a dry cough (cough syrup) but she is complaining of not feeling well in the stomach and when she goes to use her potty she coughs and vomits. what would be wrong with her, she does not have diarrhea" -49388,Is Cardizem safe to be taken while on Phenobarbital and Dilantin?,"Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.A-Fib and what ever the medicines you are taking has nothing to do anything even the steroid also nothing to take anything, A- Fib is totally different condition and drugs seldom exerts any effect of conduction symptom unless it is the specific inotropic drugs are there, but here it is not the case, HRT has nothing to do with A fib too.Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance. ",I am a 68 yr. old female with A-fib and have been on Premarin for 16 years . I was diagnosed with A-fib about 2years ago. I m concerned about being on Premari because of the A-fib and someone suggested bioindentical HRT. They suggested Bi-est 1mg ( cream) and Progesterone 100mg. Your thoughts. -1112,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -247506,How safe is using Neomycin sulphate ointment and Ampilclox tablet for pain in shin?,Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. You are notice lump in side your hip which is nontender and moving that one may be lipoma. You are not mention size and consistency of lump. If lesion is soft and cystic than fine needle aspiration biopsy can done for further diagnosis. Any trauma also cause lesion.Sonography is helpful for further diagnosis. Consent a physician for further diagnosis. Proper physical examination and history give exact idea. I hope my guidance is helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you. ,"Hi, I have a couple knot like things on the inside of my hip. It s underneath the skin almost like something is swollen or ruptured. They cause pain with a lot of movement & it used to be just one but I found another one. Is this something I should be concerned about? What might it be?" -197258,What causes constant vomiting?,"hi, pain in forehead could be due to migraine, space occupying lesion in brain, weak eyesight. If the pain is very acute then child should be taken immediately to emergency and imaging like CT scan or MRI needs to be done. If pain is not that much then proper investigation should be done like a checkup should be done for refraction, ENT check up should be done to rule out migraine, is symptom persist then CT scan or MRI should be done. you can give paracetamol syrup 15 milligram per kg at the time of headache. Take care. ",MY 4 YEAR OLD WOKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HER LUNGS THAT HER FOREHEAD HURT AND AGAIN THIS MORNING SCREAMING THAT HER FOREHEAD HURTS TYLENOL SEEMS TO HELP BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME SHOULD I TAKE HER TO URGENT CARE? -218349,Is it normal to feel air going between my mouth and nose after teeth removal?,"hello thanks for consulting at hcm. kindly do an iopa radiograph and chck for any high points, occlusion,adn consult ur dentist for all these, in the mean time take analgesics if pain is unbearable, also take desensitising tooth paste if available.. hope it helps,, take care ",I believe that my tooth want shaved down from a recent cavity done. It doesn't feel like it matches. Could this be the cause of my top/bottom left jaws being in pain SO much..and not being able to use it at all? Very sensitive too! My Canine #11 hurts! And throbs. -76344,Male infertility due to mumps.,"hi, welcome 2 health care magic from your results it is premeture menopause anyway repeat the test before any conclusion.primolute is a progesterone so it is not responsible for the elevaton of fsh& eostradole .there willnot be any definite rx for premeture menopause.hope that repeated test may be normal ","I took Primolut to delay my period in order to play mas. My period came four days after. However, I have been trying to get pregnant for 6 years and was advised to take a blood test on the 3rd day of my period - FSH and Estradoil among others. My results were very high - 32 and i was told by my doctor that less than 8 is normal. According to my results it appeared as though i am experiencing premature menopause. Is it possible that taking primolut the week before cause my test to be that high, because even my doctor was confused due to the fact that my period comes every month about 26 - 28 days I am 30 was never pregnant received clomid and metformin treatment due to having polycystic ovaries. However, i am not taking any medications." -194048,Suggest treatment for recurrent tonsilitis in an infant,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well I think it is a serious situation and I will suggest to ask for help that mean take an appointment with your doctor. 36 hours without sleeping is a long time for a 4 years child and all the other symptoms you say. Hope the best for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,My daughter is 4 years old and for the last 36 hrs if not sleeping she has been obsessing with not touching anything or moving her fingers or anything and everything she does. She says look at my fingers or toes every little thing like she is not with me anymore. Its heartbreaking to see. Please help -18022,I notice a lump in my neck after a throat infection. Could this be from the virus?,"Hello. I shall try to help you out on this one. The symptoms and signs which you have written are consistent with the diagnosis of acute tonsillitis. However, since tests for bacteria were negative, there is most probably a viral cause for the infection. Mono test is a test to detect infectious mononucleosis, another viral infection. Since mono test is negative, that may be ruled out. The lump in the neck you are talking about seems to be an enlarged lymph node. Tonsil infections are in many cases accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. The lymph nodes most often getting enlarged in tonsillitis as they are situated just below the ear. Those may be movable and slightly tender to touch. If the neck lump persists or gets enlarged day by day or loses its mobility, an FNAC may be done to know the underlying cause. In most cases of uncomplicated tonsillitis, however, the swelling gradually reduces, and nothing further needs to be done. So, the possible causes are: But, the most likely cause is acute viral tonsillitis, that too resolving (as the throat is getting better). Be sure to take plenty of fluids. Paracetamol may help to take care of pain and/or fever. For the time being, sharing personal items with others may be avoided. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hello doctor, On Sunday evening, I went to bed with a stuffy nose and in the morning, I woke up with body aches and chills and a sore throat. I look at my throat in the mirror and notice pus starting on my tonsils. The next day, my tonsils are covered in pus, painful to swallow. Body aches and chills continue. So, I went to the doctor and it was negative for strep. Two days later, my symptoms are not getting better. So, I go back and they tested me for mono which was negative. They sent off my culture and it was negative for bacteria. Today, my throat is getting better. Later that day, I noticed a lump on the side of my neck. It is painless and moves slightly when I press on it. It is about the size of my pointer fingertip. Could this be from the virus?" -184971,Can cancer be detected through blood test?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your mother has esophageal cancer. Treatment and survival rate depends on stage, type and grade of cancer. In early stage surgery is useful. In late stage chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the only treatment options and despite of treatment prognosis is poor. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",My mother is suffering from esophagus cancer and she underwent concurrent chemo radiation treatment in Appolo Chennai but the deasease is still there as shown by CT Scan and endoscopy report done after two month of treatment.Stenting was done in her esophagus as she was not able to take after treatment now she is suffering from acute pain and only taking liquid. What are the treatment option now and what will be her survival. Please advise if there is any alternative treatment such a ayurveda etcthank u -220271,Lump in the cheek after removing the wisdom tooth. Swelling in the gum. Reason?,"Hi, Thanks for asking query, According to your explanation it seems that your having periodontal abscess. It usually start from the gingival cervice and extends down on one or more tooth surface. I suggest you to firstly visit your dentist get the scaling and drainage of abscess done. Take tab oflox-ornidazole twice, tab ebility thrice, daily. Maintain oral hygiene , prevent food retention. use antiseptic mouthwash. hope this will help you . ","HelloI have a hard lump in my gum, in my chin just under my teeth. I have been to the dentist and they did tests to make sure it is not teeth related. It is not teeth related. They did do an x-ray which should a dark shadow. The gum tends to swell and throb for days. The feeling of a heart beat and pressure on my teeth. I have been to my GP twice, twice been given antibiotics. The lump does reduce in size if I am careful not to fuss it. But it takes just me to lean on my chin for it to flare back up!! Please can you help??" -229029,Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation,HelloThanks for query .You had red patches over over penis and you have been using topical anti fungal cream for local application assuming it to be due fungal infection The tiny whit bumps underneath foreskin are most likely to be due to infection of foreskin .(Posthatitis)You need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done .1) Swab test and culture of fluid from the bumps 2) Routine urine test .In the mean while start taking You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.Continue to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily and maintain proper personal genital hygiene Dr.Patil. ,"Hi Doctor, At first which specialist doctor should i consult for penis infection?, I have had the infection like small red patches 3months back for few days which disappeared after using antifungal cream, and later developed smegma like thing for few days that disappeared after regular wash. Now for few days i have the infection like many tiny white bumps with red patches under the fore skin. Iam considering to wash twice daily and use antifungal cream also consuming probiotic yogurt. Please let me know if am missing to do something and what kind of infection would this be based on the symptom." -34259,What is the problem in getting pregnant?,"Hello, get a transvaginal ultrasound done to detect intrauterine pregnancy, transabdominal ultrasound to detect ectopic pregnancy if any. If any ultrasound report shows gestational sac then your are pregnant if not then you are not pregnant. Other bodily symptoms can be treated accordingly and symptoms alone without evidence is no proof of pregnancy. ","Hi, I am 32, M and My husband are TTC for past 1.6 yrs now. I had my last period on 21-May. post that i had slight spotting for almost 2 hrs on 29-Jun and later it was clear.. i scheduled an appointment with my doctor on 30th, in her clinic i had pregnancy test which came back negative, blood Pregn test also was negative, followed by several other tests which came back normal. Later i wen thru UV scanning, there my doctor told me probably you didnt ovulated then but ovulation is more likely to happen on 9-Jul. I have pretty regular periods and my cycle length is usually 30 / 32 days. and I m healthy. i was further scheduled for blood works on 10th and 17th Jul - these rounds confirmed i have ovulated and my progesterone levels are up to mark. Doctor told me you should get your periods by 22nd -Jul. but since 17-Jul i have started feeling sick, heavy feet, white watery discharge all day along, fatigue, no PMS but lower abdomanial cramps, heart burn.. thats the reason i had HPT on 21-Jul and it was faintly positive (12dpo). on 14 DPO i was scheduled for blood pregnancy test which was Big Fat No... Body says I am Pregnant ..!! Test says NO !! whats the matter ?? Can i still be pregnant ?? Or is there any other worry factor ?? Please help." -240044,Is imagining drowning associated with epilepsy?,"hi dear,having such symptoms since when?other symptoms like appetite decreased or increased?sleep disturbance or not?also is there any stress you have?any change in your regular schedule ?such symptoms you experienced first time?is there any family history of psychiatric illness?without such history one can not put diagnosis but you might have mild depression or anxiety.don't worry you will be all right.for better result consult psychiatrist .Thank you. ","hi, iam 27 years old, when my foot and legs are sweeting, i feel like active(more eneregitic),when my foot and legs are not sweeting, i feel like sad, dullness,please help me , iam not able to concentrate in my work. because of this i feel low confidence." -176329,Does Bells Palsy affect the ears?,"Hi there, I think that your history of multiple seizures is very concerning. The first time sounds like it was associated with taking Ecstasy, but the second time it may have been caused by your exposure to the flashing lights. My concern is that you might have an underlying seizure disorder, or that your threshold for seizures might just be a little bit lower on the spectrum compared to others. I would recommend that you go to an emergency room right away and get evaluated. The doctors there might start with some pictures (CT or MRI) of your brain and also place you on an anti-epileptic medication. The next step might be a referral to a neurologist. In the meantime, I would avoid brightly flashing lights and taking any recreational drugs since those may have been factors in your last two seizures. I would also not drive or operate any heavy machinery by yourself until you have been cleared by a doctor, since your seizures are unpredictable right now. I'd certainly also avoid heights, swimming or tub bathing without supervision, for the same reasons. I hope you feel better soon and I hope my answer was helpful to you. ","Hi i had a seizure 6 months ago after a night where i took an E i know i know dumb. I felt like i couldnt breath, a weight was bearing down heavily on me and i woke up i forgot where i was and had no recollection of it. The second time 2 days ago i went out again. I hadnt eaten had been up all day and i barely drank. It was a gig with colourful flashing lights i was fine one moment then next thing i know i get the sick feeling of everything rushing at me i got very hot. And i woke up to my bf holding me, i had also wet myself. Again no recollection, the first time was in a house but the sexond time was in public. The last few days i have felt slow sick and tired my stool is black and i was constipated pkease help" -77240,Is it possible to survive with 70% damaged kidney?,"See in stage lll kidney disease there is no special management... Chronic kidney disease is irreversible.. So main aim is to stop it's progression.. Most important thing is maintain BP around 130-140 systolic and 80-90 diastolic, if diabetic maintain HbA1c level less than 7, avoid pain killers and drugs can damage kidney.. Be in regular touch of a nephrologist and follow him with KFT report in may be once in 3-6months.. ",I have stage 3 chronic kidney disease and have been unwell now for about 4 years. I finished work due to ill health two years ago. I was wondering if I could claim DLA as I am now stuggling financially and. I feel that I would bot be reliable enough to work. -242117,Suggest medication for depression?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are not alone. A lot of people are out there. From ages, same thing is happening and nothing wrong happened. Nobody got clinically depressed. Take heart.You are disappointed, not distressed. Disappointment is not a permanent disorder. It is out to change. No body carries on disappointment with an event because mainly they have so many other things to do. You came across a disappointing episode in your life, now face it. You are going to face so many other disappointing incidents in your future. How are you going to tackle it? When you got broke now? Ask this question to you and you will out of the situation soon.For more visit: http://psychocure.webs.com/Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Im 15 years old. A few months back I broke up with my boyfriend and now Ive been feeling depressed all the time. I m also loosing my memory and can t focus in class. I ve started self harming and I dont know what to do anymore help?! Is there anything I have?! -146541,"Suggest remedy for fever, fluid in lungs and infected blood","Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Carvedilol, zolpidem, calcium and vitamin supplements have no relation with increase hemoglobin. It may be due to dehydration or polycythemia. You should go for complete blood count and peripheral smear examination. then start treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","i am taking carvedilol from last 5 years, had a stent in artery 4 years ago, zolpidem tartrate 1o mg , statins and various calcium, vitamin d supplements. do they have anything to do with my increase in heamoglobin and hematorict. my blood pressure is 120/80" -105439,What causes stinging pain in the chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are known case of SVT (supra ventricular tachycardia), we should definitely rule out arrhythmia for your fluttering sensations in chest. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I had an SVT event in the past. Recently, I ve noticed that I can be sitting down and out of no where I feel fluttering in my chest. I ve noticed also that when I get overly heated this has occurred, as well, so I try to keep hydrated, particularly during the summer months. What can I do to manage these symptoms? Please void this question. I thought this was a free symptom checker. I can speak with my regular doctor about it. Thanks!" -232002,What causes bleeding bump on scrotum despite having Cephalexin?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIN short: Its visible sebaceous gland, you can leave it like that only.Explanation: It's called Fordyce's spots. They are visible sebaceous glands can be seen in mouth and genitals. So, no need to worry if its causing cosmetic problem then meet dermatologist. Good luck ",i have white spots on my penis i mean when i say that i am black and some part of my penis skin is really white i dont know if the masturbation has caused it by the way it is not itchy it has no problem other than very embarrassing so tell me please if it can be removed i have a lot around the neck of my penis where i stroke it -135248,"Infant throws up on having milk, fine with juices. Is she allergic?",any drug in this can cause go for drug allergy tests find out safe drugs 'and schedule your drug salts acc ording to test you use safe group multivitamins iron calcium are most liable to get allergies ,"I hav had a rash since sept. it is all over my legs,arms and back. the rash is patchy and causing discoloration. Also some spots are red and blistering. dermatologist took and biopsey and said it was a drug allergy . drugs I am on are nexium ,toprol xl, norvasc , lipator,allpurinol, synthroid and iron tablets. I tried stopping the allpurinol and nexium. any ideas what I should do?" -229338,What causes bleeding from penis and swollen testicles?,HelloThanks for query .You have not mentioned your age in your query .Itching and redness of the penis that you have could be mostly due to infection of foreskin (Posthatitis).Many a times it is a presenting symptom to of type 2 diabetes .You need to get your blood sugar levels on empty stomach (fasting ) and 2 hours after lunch done to confirm /rule out Diabetes .Take antibiotics like Doxicycline along with anti inflammatory medicine Diclofenac twice daily and topical antibiotic ointment Neosporin for local application .If blood sugar tests turns out you to be Diabetic you will need to take anti fungal medication like Fluconazole twice daily .Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Dr.Patil. ,"hey doctor, i recently noticed that the tip of my foreskin has turned red and itchy, its very bothersome. I am not circumsized and when i retract the foreskin, it is easy to tell the tip of the foreskin has become more rigid and rough. What could this be and how do i treat it asap?" -250854,Is pregnancy possible without ejaculation in intercourse?,hi..no need to worry.. since u have pcos they put u on progesterone that is duphaston and glucophase..be happy and enjoy your pregnancy.. ,"Hi I am 30 years old and am 7 weeks pregnant on I am on duphaston twice a day, glucophage once a day, aspirin 81mg once a day and cylogest once a day (I have PCOS but no primary infertility). Ever since I found put I am pregnant, I feel so depressed. I have lost interest in everything. This is my first pregnancy. Is it normal?" -86519,Which test is recommended to determine the liver enzyme levels?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has pain in his left upper abdomen. It can be due to some liver disease, kidney disease, pancreatic problems or some other cause. You should go for ultrasound abdomen, complete liver function test, serum amylase and lipase level. This will help you to find the exact cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",hi my husband has been having a pain in his left upper abdomain for about a year now he has had his gallbladder removed a numerous tests nothing shows up today was severe with pain we are desperate n really dont know what to do at this point i found another gastrologist n plan on callin tomorrow for his opinion then i decided to look up some things on the internet n found u hopefully u can guide us in a direction to help him at this point i am starting to think its his pancreasis or liver please help -214642,What is transparent white bump on tip of tongue?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to get an x-ray done of the filled, are there any other symptoms associated like fever? there could be a possibility of allergic reaction. are the patches painful? Take multivitamin suplements daily, at home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses, avoid consumption of hot and spicy food stuffs, aeroted food drinks maintain a good oral hygiene.Hope you find this as helpful,Take care! ",i have red raw patches on the inside of my cheeks and roof of my mouth. no whiteness but a numbing throbbing sensation is travelling through my mouth. It started this morning after eating on the one side and has just developed throughout the day. mouth feels swollen and funny a bit like having a needle before a filling. any ideas? -120862,What causes distended stomach with pain in child?,"Anxiety associated gastritis is common condition. Use the medicine given by your doctor. Your total bilirubin is slight raised,can be lab error. It will be better if you repeat the Liver Funtion test from a certified laboratory. ",I went for a test because I was as usual getting irritation in the upper abdomen(I know I feel anxious and this could be the cause.) Following tests concern me. Total bilirubin-2.9 normal 0.1-1.2 Conjugated bilirubin 0.9 normal 0.1-1.2 un Conjugated bilirubin 1.1 normal 0.1-1.2 globulin 1.90 gm/dl normal 2.3-3.6 A/G ratio 2.7 normal 1.0-2.3 Doctor has described Razo d says it mild gastritis. I am planning to do ayurvedic treatment. -119109,What causes severe lower abdominal pains?,"Hi,Thanks for your query and an elucidate history..This is called a Psuesocyesis.Pseudocyesis : Means there is no actual pregnancy but the patient gets all the signs and symptoms. This is confirmed by a negative ultrasonography. He patient who has the extreme desire of having Motherhood again develops this sort of a problem. No one really knows the reason and the exact mechanism by which this happens. Consult your Senior Gynecologist who has seen such more cases for counselling and further management. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I feel a flutter movement on the upper left side of my stomach under the rib cage . I know I am not pregnant, even though it feels like babby movements What could this be?" -79455,How to treat kidney stone?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.There is a possibility of small stones forming in your kidneys on both sides. There are two small stone like areas in the left kidney. While ultrasound scan can certainly locate larger stones, some of the smaller stones need detailed evaluation in the presence of symptoms. A CT scan is sensitive to pick up stones measuring 2 mm in diameter which can be missed by ultrasound. Increased echogenicity around kidney pyramids might indicate small stone formation in progress. For complete assessment of kidney stones, a CT scan is to be done. Please continue drinking adequate amounts of water to flush out smaller stones. ",Ultra Sound Findings: There is increased echogenicity around the renal pyramids bilaterally which can be seen with nephrocalcinosis and a CT KUB is recommended. No hydronephrosis. There are two echogenic lessions within the left kidney with shadowing. Likely to represent calculi. What does this mean -78174,Is the kidney permanently damaged due to low potassium level leading to emergency dialysis ?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i fully understand your anxiety.A CECT(contrast enhanced CT),focussing on the right kidney, is also called an renal angiogram. Severely inflamed renal(kidney) artery, affecting the blood vessels,is due to renal artery stenosis commonly, or due to arteritis,which's uncommon. The stenosis(narrowing)may be located, at the main branch or in it's divisions.The angioplasty(stenting),is carried out simultaneously,or as a planned surgery later, depending on kidney function.If you want my expert opinion,send scan report,as a direct question,to me.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ",Yesterday I had a CT Scan done focusing on my right kidney. They told me I had a severely inflamed artery and it affects the blood vessels. Do I need to call my doctor back for the specific name of the artery? Or would you know based on them focusing on my right kidney? -140333,Suggest remedy for severe pain in back,HiI think your pain may be die to aeging process. It may be macular or due to arthritis. But for that you need detailed clinical examination and x ray to be done for primary diagnosis.Get well soon. ,"MY CHEST AND BACK FEELS STRAIN I DON'T SMOKE ,I DO WORK OUT BUT NOT AS MUCH MY CHEST AND BACK AND MY NECK ,THE NECK SEEMS TO BE GETTING BETTER I CAN'T DO ANY JUMPING JACK BECAUSE IT BOTHER MY CHEST AREA I'M A 51 YEAR OLD WOMEN I STARTED WORKING OUT ABOUT 30 SOMETHING YEARS AGO. I THOUGT I WAS IN DECENT SHAPE" -44586,What causes rashes on the skin?,"Hi, The rash could most probably an urticaria. Other conditions such as Tinea, Papular urticaria etc could be ruled out after proper examination by a Dermatologist. You could take an antihistamine tablet for a week. If you do not get improvement in a week or if your symptoms worse during the course, you must consult your Dermatologist for proper management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist ","I have a rash in my arm that started about a month ago only as what i thought were mosquito bites or maybe a smallnspider since they were forming almost a full circle, they went away by them selves, since then they have come and gone 2 more times, but this time they got bigger itchier and they have now joined togeather in a half circle shape leaving a very red very itchy and bumpy patch.... Its only this and alwys in exactly the same place!!! Could it be some alergic reaction yo a bug bite?" -207399,Is Nterogermina and Nitazoxanide safe in treatment of acute diarrhoea?,"HI...nothing to worry about. The soft lump you are noticing is a boggy swelling due to localised oedema in the hit area. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorium or behaviour. If none of them are present, I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury. For pain you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly. Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","Hi my ten montb daughter was un settled and layin next to me in my bed, she fell asleep soo i just went to turn off the light when she rolled and she fell offthe bed but hit the corner or my bedside table she cries for a long time but fell back asleep after cuddles, i notice she has a soft lump at the back off her her head and now im worried she is fast asleep but if i try to move her she does respond do i need to take her to the emergency room or see how she is inthe mornjng" -88213,What causes high alkaline phophastes?,"Hello Thanks for writing to HCMIncreased SGPT indicates liver injury.SGOT is non specific finding and it increases in many conditions.Increased SGPT may be due to hepatitis,altered lipid profile,autoimmune causes,medicines etc.You need clinical examination and few other investigations.You need few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS),renal function test(RFT),complete lipid profile,Liver function test,viral markers,urine RE/ME.You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products.You should avoid fried and junk food and avoid alcohol completely if you take it.Medicines should be prescribed after complete investigations.I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily after food for three months.This help in regeneration of liver cells.Get well soon.Hope I have answered your question.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","hi,I am 36 years old recently i am on akt4, because of this my SGOT and SGPT have gone up to 71 and 91 respectively. I just want to know what precaustions i should take to get this down. Some home remidies or some diet change. which diet is good for liver. Kindly suggest" -213477,"What causes dry socket infection, hot flushes, stomach and chest pains, BP?","Tooth and eyes are specialized organs and performing specific functions in our body. I do not see any correlation between the two in symptoms you have mentioned. Since you are mentioning about liver disease, it could be attributed to jaundice. ","I am 5ft 7in, 155 lbs and I have liver disease from too much Tylenol. My teeth have been rotting to the point where they are half rotted from the root and this has been going on for about 7 years. I am currently hoping to get them pulled soon. Currently my eyes are yellow and I am wondering if my horrible teeth problems are causing this?" -74822,"On fertomid, duphaston for PCOS, successive failure in conception. How can I get pregnant?","Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and understand your concerns. Following is my reply: Recagon is a recombinant FSH. It along with HMG will definitely help in producing good eggs. Please get regular follicular growth scan and best time to have intercourse decided for maximum chance of pregnancy. Think option of Intra uterine insemination (IUI) also I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any follow up queries you have. Regards, Dr.Mahesh Koregol IVF & Infertility Specialist. ","hi, i m revathy. i m on fertility treatment for the past 4-5 months.I have pcod , done laproscopy ovary drilling. and 2 cycles of treatment with fsh and hmg injections. but of no use. this is my 3rd cycle. started from today. 3 rd day i ve taken reccagon injeection of 2 shots... will this treatment help me in conceiving?" -190522,"Persisting diarrhea, mucus in stool. Stool test suggested. Chances of cancer?","Dear Luke, there is a chance that this sign could mean something serious but dont be concerned untill you do further diagnostic test. It s important to know do you vomit blood, coughing up blood or you just noticed it in your saliva. The first one means that you have some serious gastritis,gastric ulcer or esophageal disease. Coughing up blood is also a serious symptom which could be sign of pneumonia, COPD or even cancer so this needs to be ruled out. Blood in the saliva could be seen due to some lesion (ulcer, tumor, gingivitis, teeth disorders) of mouth or pharyngeal mucosa. So depending on what I ve just said you should definitely do gastro, pulmo and ORL examination. Wish you good health, Dr. Ivan Romic (Rominho) ","I smoke ,, and have been for several years now. And just now, I was smoking , my throat started to bleed and I was spitting up blood, I can feel it in my throat, like a sore. The bleeding only left a small amount of blood in my salivia, out of about the 10 times I spit, I saw blood in probably about 6 times out of 10. It has stopped but I am wondering if this could be a sign of throat cancer or something like that?" -243134,Had a bad experience with a guy and continues to devastate me. Normal?,"Hi,Thanks for using healthcare magic.She has bipolar mood disorder along with epilepsy.You should consult your psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.Doctor may advise to have some fresh investigations like CAT scan. She might be benefited by increasing the dose of sodium valproate (encorate). Usual dose is 20-40 mg/day but you must consult your doctor before increasing the dose.In some cases, Lithium may be required.Thanks. ","My sister 35 years old,suffering from chronic epilepsy for the past 15 years,behaves as though she bipolar, Aggressive,feels very great about herself, doesn't accept that she creates hell in the house.She's on Encorate Chrono 500mg and levipil 500.She was given arpizol 10 some time ago,but she doesn't want to continue as she feels she's very normal.How do I treat her?" -71566,Is brown vaginal bleeding while on infertility treatment a matter of concern?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Clomid medication would help to induce ovulation. Since your period has been delayed, I would advise you to take a urine pregnancy test first. In case it is negative, then you should be evaluated to check for patency of Fallopian tubes. Kindly consult obstetrician in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S. ","Hi Doctor am beza, my baby is 4 years old ,naw i need 2nd chance baby, but i cant get pregnancy i try for more than two years, but there is nothing, i take pregnancy treatment clomad 50gm by my doctor for 2 times but the 2nd clomd delay my ministration for tow month until know what shall i do? doctor" -165371,What causes warm sensation in my lower left leg?,"hi,thank you for providing a brief history of you. as you mentioned all proper guidance have been given to you with perfection. For swelling I will recommend you to just keep the legs on the pillow while you are lying down. in that position you can do simple ankle toe movements as long as you can do and as long as you can repeat in the day. icing will also help to heal the wound and reduce pain as well.with the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery. ",A bad fall several days ago left both legs severely bruised (one more than the other). Now experiencing burning sensations where the bruises are in addition to rather bad swelling of both legs. Been to the walk-in. They gave generic vicodin and told me to ice them 3x/day and try to stay off my feet. But the swelling hasn t gone down at all. -229603,What causes sweating and numbness in fingers after a hernia surgery,"HelloPain and swelling in testis need immediate medical attention.It may be due to many causes like infection,mass,torsion etc.You need proper clinical examination and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,ultrasound and colour doppler of scrotum,urine RE/ME.Ultrasound can exclude many conditions like orchitis,torsion,fluid accumulation etc.Treatment depend upon findings.You should consult surgeon.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","Hello. My left testical feels cold, firmer, and will move less than my left. I feared test ocular by or soon, but I only have mild aches, not severe. Still, my right ball is always quite high and sometimes half rests on my left ball like the left one went under it and switched them around. I m 16." -215192,Suggest remedy for headache & painful gums & ear post tooth extraction,"Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.There is nothing to worry about the cyst of teeth, as it is not a cancer of teeth. this cyst has occurred because of trauma on the tooth, when you might have fallen. As it is just a collection of pus surrounded with a border.So just a small surgery will be done to remove the cyst. As it is not a serious problem.Hope it will help you. ","Hello. Im a 20 year old girl. I recently got dental braces and had to extract 5 of my teeth. (From center teeth on both sides its teeth number 4, top and bottom and a wisdom tooth number 28) I already took out 3, but the fourth tooth my dentist said she would refer me to a specialist to remove the wisdom tooth, the other 4th tooth and a CYST.I know a little bit on what a cyst is (liquid or air or fluid filled sac).I want to know how would they treat the cyst if it is above my 3 teeth. The cyst appeared on my exray when i had to extract my teeth. Is a serious problem? Is it a type of cancer? what are the possible reasons for this cyst?Some years ago i fell of my bicycle and injured myself just under my nose (almost where the cyst is). I had a scar under my nose, but since i didnt notice it, it has almost completly disappeared. Could that injury be the cause of the cyst?Please help. I m afraid of finding out that it is a serious problem a little too late.Thank You.Tiyane" -93462,Suggest treatment for lump on the face,"Hi Dear,Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.Understanding your concern. As per your query lump near tonsils which is of same color as that of mouth along with bad odor and taste is due to Chronic Tonsillitis which is a condition you need to panic about. It is due to throat infection that is causing inflammation of tonsils and lumps over there along with inflammation of papillae of tongue. I would suggest you to antibiotics like Azithromycin or Augmentin along with Ibuprofen that is anti-inflammatory painkiller for around 5 days. You should doo warm saline gargles. Steam inhalations and using a humidifier at home will help.Avoid hot and spicy food and you should take soft food. Maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Visit ENT specialist once and go for throat culture test to rule out ant hidden systemic pathology. Start treatment after proper diagnosis.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Hi over the past few months i have noticed a small bubble like size lump located right next to my tonsil. Its about the size of a bb and its the same color of my mouth. It does not hurt at all but i have noticed some other things along with this. My breath has had a foul odor and ill taste in the back of my throat. Also, i have noticed that my neck has hurt a lot lately and swallowing feels a bid awkward than usual. I have had a lot of saliva too. I would like to know some information about this before i go to my doctor. Im extremely nervous because everything i read online involves cancer or other extreme conditions. Please any advice would help. God bless and thank you." -226540,What causes problem in having sex as my penis gets soft and loose?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your semen analysis you have two main issues one is low sperm count and other is low motility, the commonest cause in men for this condition is varicocele which is abnormal dilation of testicular veins which lead to stasis of blood in testis which raises the testicular temperature causing death and deformity in sperms. I would recommend you to get your scrotal doppler ultrasound done to rule out varicocele and in the meanwhile continue with the ongoing medication which are very good antioxidants which give a healthy environment to the sperms making them more healthy. Use these medications for 3 months and get your semen analysis done again and see if anything improves. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohsin Asif ","Dear Sir,My age is 32yrs running, I have marriegd in may 2007 but still we don't have any child, after siemen analysis we found my spurm count is 6 million per ml, colour is grey white, odour is normal, viscosity is good, liquification is within 20min., fructose test is +ive, motility is 20%. Now a days I'm taking a tablets like Produtive M, Ubi Q 100 as per directed by Dr. Salabh Gupta M.S.(Genral Sergery), F.R.C.S.(Londan).Please advise me." -39543,Please suggest treatment for facial spots,"Hello Kaushik,Welcome to HCM.It seems you have got local irritation to the cream (TRIGLOW) you have used. It called Contact irritant dermatitis.Nothing to worry as your skin will be fine soon.I would advise you a weel course of oral prednisolone in low dose (5-10mg).Apply a mild cortisosteroid like desonide and antibiotic like fusidc acid twice a day.After good quality moisturiser like cetaphil DAM twice a day over full face.Avoid use of any cosmetics/facewash for few days.Avoid direct sun exposure and use water-based sunscreen before stepping out in sun.Hope this was useful.Take care Dr Hardik Pitroda ","hi , i m kaushik 23 yrs old. I had chicken pox 3 weeks ago . I got some spots in my face.I consulted a doctor .He gave me triglow cream ,drantox cap and one sunscreen lotion. Those spots are now becoming reddish . i am fearing that the products might have any side effects or they work like this only.......Plz help me out..." -113644,What causes persistent body pain and tooth sensitivity while on Plaquenil?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Low platelets count is one of the manifestations of lupus and in the right sense it is the secondary ITP associated with lupus. Normal platelet count is more than 1.5 lacs but no bleeding occurs in normal conditions until it falls below 20000 to 30000. This also explains why you are not having skin bleeds. You need not to worry about it at this count. It will be good if you can regularly follow up your platelet count with your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Devender Bairwa ",My platelet stable at 60000 to 70000 and not increase . It s dangerous Dr.sugges me it s normal according your body And he suggest me ITP report but PURPURA not seen anyware on my body. Dr.told me your ITP is already normal Pls suggest me what to do..... -32802,Will clomid 50mg and primolut 5mg medication help to conceive?,"Hi, I think clomid is fine but you can take some other progesterone instead of primolut N like susten or duphaston. Talk to your doctor regarding this. Track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Dr khushboo ",hiactually i previously had a miscarriage and when went to the doctor he is giving me clomid 50mg and primolut 5mg on every mensus cycle to consume . i see the doctor on every 4th day on my mesus every month. than straight away i start with clomid. after 13days of mensus i start with primolut one per day for 10day. doctor saying this will help to concieve the baby faster. please if you can help me in telling if my doctor recommending the right thing -169136,Suggest treatments for swollen and painful ankles,HiSince his left side is partially paralyzed the muscles are inactive and do not help in pumping the blood up the limb. Such a situation can bring about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the calf. This needs a Doppler study for confirmation and your doctor will give you medication to decrease further clotting.There is also another possibility of a cellulitis (a bacterial skin infection)for which intravenous antibiotics are needed. ,"Hi, my husband is partially paralyzed on his left side. Since yesterday, his left ankle has swollen and both his left ankle and calf have turned red and inflamed looking. They are tender to the touch and he can barely put pressure on the leg. He also said they feel like they are burning. Please help me figure out what is wrong with his left foot and leg." -150834,How to treat sebaceous cysts?,"Hello, It is a difficult condition to cure. Compression stockings and limb elevation can provide symptomatic relief. In severe cases surgical excision may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain ",i have been suffering from filariasis for about 20 years to my left leg. despite using medicines the swelling of left foot has not subsisded.I would like to know if there is permanent cure to filariasis at all and if so kindly let me know what it is. I am 50 years old.I am 74 kgs in weight. I dont have any medical problem except a littleB.P. for which I have been using a tablet a day as per my doctor s advice for one year. I am 5.7 tall. -192037,What causes blood in urine?,"Hi, It might be a lipoma or fat accumulation and she will require an ultrasound abdomen please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","we just noticed that our 7 years old daughter has a lump on her left side of mons pubis, mons pubis look uneven. she doesn t feel any uncomfortable or hurt. we will take her to see her doctor,but I like to get some answer or info. first. Should we worry about the lump?" -88167,Can 13 mm gallstone pass through 3.4 mm bile duct?,"Hi,How are you? Stones in the gall bladder are a fairly common finding during USG of the abdomen. But not all gall stones need treatment. In most cases the stones do not cause any symptoms to the patient. This is especially true if there is a single stone. In some cases, when there is a small stone, it can spontaneously get expelled from the gall bladder. This is usually accompanied by pain and occasionally jaundice. The main danger of gall stones is when the stone blocks any of the ducts (tubes) draining bile (impacted stone).In 99% of the cases, the treatment is accomplished by ""Laparoscopic Cholecysytectomy"" (removal of gall bladder by making 3 small cuts on the abdomen, guiding the surgery through a small camera inserted). This is a fairly routine surgery and could be done at most hospitals safely. Unfortunately there are no medical therapies available once the stones have already formed.In your case, since it is a single stone which is fairly big, and since it is causing pain, I would suggest you to get the gall bladder removed at the earliest.Hope this helped and please do not hesitate to contact me for further details - rxsuresh@gmail.com ",i m 25 years married man. i have gall stone 1.4 cm and suffering from pain. there is extensive pain in my back lower the shoulder. some doctors suggest me to remove the gallblader. is there any other way so that my stone can be removed instead of gallblader. -196761,Why is my kid vomiting after his meals?,Hello! Thank you for writing! The best alternative is to visit your child to a pediatrician. It is very important as he is very small. Thank you. Best regards. ,"HI my 5 month old, has a weezy chest, i can it rattling when he is alseep, he keep coughing and sometimes to the point where he almosts cokes. He voice sounds sore as his crys are different. He isnt sleep for more than 20 mins at a time as the coughing is waking him up," -134758,"Itching in palms and bottom of the feet, burning in stomach, vomiting and diarrhea. Could it be due to food allergy?",the steroids effected your digestive systenin fact it was misdiagnosed scabies is likely accordinglytake anti allergic fexofenadin bd apply lotion or scabies at night for 7-10 night according to response in moning wash and oil clothes and bed materials before using it againat morning can use ointment fo controling itching due to scabiesyou may require for 4-6 wk take ebastine 10 mg od for 3-4 wk to control itch ,"I am suffering from a severe itchy rash which in some areas is taking the form of bruises. I have had the rash for a month and it continues to spread. My family doctor put me on a steroid and when I was finished with steroid the rash spread more. It s covering mt stomach, arms, legs, neck and back, and itches like crazy. Today I am feeling nausea and have diarrhea . At this time I m taking Zyrtec and Benedryl which I have to take every 3 hours to help with the itch. Please help. Thank you YYYY@YYYY" -174170,What is the cause of numbness?,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that the pituitary gland is the most important hormonal gland in our body. It regulated the balance of many hormones. Your symptoms could be related to a hormonal imbalance. That is why I would recommend consulting with an endocrinologist and performing some hormone levels (TSH, LH, GH, GnRH, TRH, FSH, ACTH, cortisol, etc.). A new MRI would be needed to evaluate the possible progression of the tumor. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida ",I am 19 and have 2 pituitary tumors. was told that the tumors are not causing headaches but i have one everyday some days are very bad and i feel shaky all over and anything i take for my headache does not work. I have recently loss my appetite i am getting worried and feeling bad. -138230,How can severe backache be treated?,"Hello,Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.I think it may take up to one year after finishing the Tb therapy to fully recover.Your husband need to do light exercises of the body , swiming , water aeroby to strength the core muscle.I wish your husband fully recovery.Dr. Selmani ",my husband had spinal tb last year...now he is completely fine. doctor also stop the treatment. but now from few days he is having some back pain....i wanna know what are the post recovery symptoms he will face...is it last long time....and what are the precaution to be taken now -250982,What are the chances of pregnancy when suffering from PCOS?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if the tests are negative then it could be nonspecific and no need to worry about this at the most ""Povidone Iodine"" vaginal suppository can be used, it will fine soon, stop worrying hope this information helps. ",I am 29 weeks pregnant and after i go pee sometimes i have a lot of discharge for where i pee like im peeing myself. Its like a greenish white color but I've been tested for STI's and all the those fun tests so what could it be if its not that? Like its not always a greenish color most times it's just white. -157349,What causes painful numbness and redness on the little finger of the right hand?,"Hi, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible conditions like peripheral neuropathy. Detailed evaluation including an MRI scan is required to make a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I am a 67 yr old male 92 kilos , about 18 kilos overweight , feel so tired all the time , very shaky in morning. latest tests 1 year ago after meal test 82 mg...................6months ago fasting test 142. 2 yrs back fast test 110. Drink beer , too much really, helps me sleep , otherwise dreadful , no more 3/4 hrs total daily.................feel hopeless..... excercise difficult ,feet become painful , numbness in hands and feet especially at night. live in thailand so doctors are a bit vague , try to eat healthy and cook myself Oh yes , Impotent over a year now. Barry" -30807,May I know your opinion regarding my CT scan?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Revert back with an MRI report to a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor, One year ago, the patient had seizure and fits. I have attached the preliminary observation report, which was done by a neurologist. Then, we started the medication as per the prescription. During the course, the patient reported intermittent light headache. A week before, the patient had a severe headache with vomiting. The CT scan has been done and the latest observation is also attached. Tomorrow, we are going to have an MRI. May I know your opinion?" -201424,What causes swollen gums?,"Hi, welcome to HCM. Knot at forehead in a 2 year old child could be due to insect bite. In insect bite, there is redness and swelling at the site of insect bite which usually itches. In my opinion, you should give hydroxizine syrup 5 ml PO three times a day for 3 days. Review after 2 days. I hope this will help you. Take care. ","About a month ago my two yr old daughter had a knot that came up on the fore head,the same nite it went down then the next day it came back out. This morning it came back up,she layed down for a nap and it went down.Later tonite it came back out.She says it does not hurt or itch." -208671,"Child have sneezing, running nose and throat pain",Enterogermina contains prebiotics and probiotics i.e. helps in replenishing the beneficial bacteria which often get depleted from the normal intestinal flora during treatment of loose motions and hence should be given. It is right to be given to a child of this age. Alternatively you can give plenty of curd or yogurt which also contains such beneficial bacteria. ,my daughter in 15 months n has had on and off dihorrea issues for last one month. 10 dayz bak my dr prescribed her cefim n imulac due severe temp with loose motions condition . now whn I had completed 5 day course she ws ok for like two days n now again dihorrea n temp. do u recomend entergermina for her. -57420,What causes sharp pain on left side near heart when laying?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to an inner ear disorder or a viral infection with vestibular symptomatology. This clinical scenario doesn't seem to be related to your cholesterol levels. I recommend consulting with the ENT specialist and performing labyrinthine tests. Some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate) would help exclude an infection or inflammation. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri ","sir,recently i got some vomiting and head rotating,After that my stomach complete tight,it continued one week,after that my head burning,eyes r burning,numbness frond side of head,face,pain my hands my age is 42 yrs weight 92, now only 85 kg my blood report showing total cholesterol 208 sonography report showing good, Doctor please tell me why it is coming ,is it because of cholesterol" -3231,Why does my dad keep abusing me?,Hi. I can understand what you are going through and you have my sympathies for the same. For further information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ,"Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. I have problem with my dad. He is a kind of Hitler. I want to die. I cannot live with him. He hates me. He abuses me every day. Please help." -6449,How can I fix the small gap in the bottom half of my front teeth?,Hello. For more information consult an orthodontist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthodontist ,"Hello doctor, I have braces on at the moment and my orthodontist says I can get them off in four to five months. I think it looks okay for the most part but the thing that bothers me is this small gap in the bottom half of my front teeth. I have asked my orthodontist about this and she said that it is just because the front teeth come together but not at the bottom half because of the shape of my teeth which is triangular as opposed to rectangular. She said she cannot do anything about it, but I am very unhappy with the way it looks when I talk, laugh, etc. I researched about this kind of gaps, but most people report having gaps between the top of the two front teeth and not in the bottom like me. Is there any treatment that could possibly bring the front teeth together fully or at least more than they are right now? I hope there is something I can do to make it less obvious." -131057,What causes dryness of mouth?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe snoring at night may be related to adenoids in some persons. This can be assessed by an ENT doctor.If you are having shortness of breath then you should ask your parents or guardians to take you to your doctor for assessment.Shortness of breath can be related to different possible causes such as anemia, lung or heart disease, anxiety, exertion.Your doctor would be able to determine the likely cause based on your history, physical examinations and , if needed, investigations.I hope this helps ","Hi I'm 13, 120 lbs, and I'm 5'8. Sometimes I have trouble breathing. It's like I have to take really deep breaths to get enough oxygen. It only lasts for about 5-10 minutes, then it goes away. I also snore at night. I would just like to know what this could be." -72180,Is IUI safe and successful in achieving a pregnancy?,"Hello, you need genetic counselling and best option will be to opt for IVF with PGD testingIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i was born with apple peel syndrom in 1978 and have had different other problems curveture of the spine etc but am relatively ok now, has anyone successfully had children with this syndrom?" -109030,What causes excessive coughing and shortness of breath?,"Hi. I can understand your concern. It must be a viral infection try stem inhalation and warm salt water gargling. Also drink lots of fluids. Take fruits rich in vitamin c like mausambi, orange etc which will help you come over the infection faster.If the cough is disturbing your routine activity then get a chest x ray done to rule out any lung infection .Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have been sick on and off now for about 3 weeks first I had strep and took antibiotics for 10 days then I felt better for two full days and then got the flu with sinus congestion and really bad cough with really green mucus. I started feeling better and then my throat started hurting again and this morning work up with my eyes being semi red, glossy and vision a little blurry. What is going on?" -9070,What should I do when my mouth is swollen due to wearing of dentures?,Hello. You can remove the dentures for now and use warm salt water gargle twice a day for a few days. Allow it to heal and then start wearing your dentures. You can take anti-inflammatory medication if your doctor has prescribed else take rest and it will heal soon. ,"Hello doctor, I had several teeth removed last week and was fitted with dentures. Woke up this morning and mouth was swollen and I could not talk with my dentures in. The mouth is still swollen four hours later. What should I do?" -131892,What causes faster heartbeat after every 10 minutes when suffering from asthma?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicSneezing, itching of the eyes, watery discharge are all in keeping with an allergic reaction.Oral anti histamines would help to relieve your symptoms.These are available over the counter.In addition the use of topical steroid nasal sprays or topical allergy drops would help. You may need a prescription for these.I hope this helps ","I am having continuous sneezing problem for last two days, other problems are eye itching, watery nasal discharge. I have taken Avildom but no joy. Pl suggests me the remedy. I am 32 years old lady ans stay in delhi. My emailid YYYY@YYYY" -256463,"Have been off birth control, missed periods, had light spotting. HPT negative. Are these effects of being off pills ?","Hi!Yes you can be pregnant but the probability is a few,for three reasons:_pregnancy test negative_ovulation after depo shot is more rare_depends on how many times before intercourse you take depo shot DR.Vjollce ",Hello my name is AAAAAAA my question is I recently was on depo birth control shots and back in July I missed it and was off every since then i did not have any intercourse until January of 2013 it was unprotected sex I had more than twice the last time I was on my cycle it was irregular my pregnancy test keep coming up negative and today I was giving the birth control shot so I wanna know can I still be pregnant even with the shot given to me today . -53565,Is Sodium Fusidite tablet recommended after heart tumor surgery?,"Hi,Usual treatment options are medicines, physical manoeuvres and lastly if not responding surgery. Usually Vertin is given. Also various manoeuvres are done which will be ENT specialist in a clinic. Also various home based manoeuvres like the Brandt-Daroff exercises, a modified Epley maneuver, and the modified Semont maneuver are there which you can get from internet.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode ","hi,i am shilpi jaiswal,age 42 years,weight 92 kg.height5.6inch.female.suffering from ,thyroid,since 14 years,also have blood pressure,having medicine,under control.on15 april i had gall bladder removal (stones)leproscopic operation successfully.since 20 march 2011,i am having vertigo(bppv)feeling dizziness ,after a day or two.having elotrxin for thyroid.kindly suggest for proper remedy for vertigo.for vertigo i had vertin 16 for some days." -158352,How can a hematoma on the buttocks be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The possibilities are plantar fasciitis or hairline fracture caused by physical exertion. You can go for an MRI scan to look for any minor hairline fracture or tendon involvement which can not be detected in X-rays . You can take analgesics like ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain. If pain persist despite using analgesics, better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I have a painful bottom of my left heel which just started last Friday. I am a runner (been one for years) and I ve never experienced this before. It feels like as though I have bruised it badly. I m unable to walk, let alone run without pain in that heel. Very frustrating, especially since I run every day. What could be the casue and what s Rx? Thank you!" -149724,"Blood test showed high ESR, mild fever and TB test negative. MRI showed disc buluge and uterus fibroids","Hi,Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,You seem to have Dyslipidemia, you have not mentioned level of Cholesterol,LDL, HDL and Triglycerides.You should make diet modification taking less than 30% calories from fats out of which Avoid animal fats,reduce fried items,butter,and fast foods. along with this regular physical exercise is very useful.Antioxidants and Silymarin are hepatoprotective and may be useful in mild cases please discuss with your treating physician.It is important to to stop smoking if it is there and avoid use of alcohol.If Cholesterol is still high after 2 months you may require drugs like statins or fibrates according to need.Hope this helps.Take care.Good Luck.Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D. ","Hi, My Dr. suggested me to take Liveril Forte 1 tab per day for about a month as my blood report show that i have moderate risk of Cholesterol. Is this tablet really helps me in reducing the Cholesterol?. When i tested my blood previously (every year am undergoing medical health checkup and last checkup was done some time 6 months back) i did not had the above problem." -63201,Suggest treatment for high fever and shivering,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having fever since 5 days which is due to viral infection. Poor immunity of your body is responsible for this mainly. I would suggest you to take combination of antiviral drug such as acyclovir along with anti-inflammatory drug such as Levocetriuzine. Take diet rich in multivitamins and vitamin C. Take hot milk rich in turmeric as it will booster immunity. Apply wet cold sheets on your head to lower down body temperature. Avoid hot, spicy and sharp food substances.Your symptoms will resolve in 4-5 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get some routine blood investigation done. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Drink plenty of water. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",i have a fever right know and i have had it for five day and could flash swets my fever rages from 102 and then it goes down to98 when i take some over the counter med and then the fever comes back and my i feel like their burning can eat ifeel nausas -154078,What causes a popping /cracking sound of arm on movement?,"Hello, As post hairline fracture the healing process is up to 4-6 weeks of the upper limb based on the type and location of the fracture. You shouldn't perform movements like supination and pronation as this will lead to pulling over the origin and insertion of the supinator muscle. Due to which the healing will be delayed and the pain will not subside. I will advice to not do more movements of the limb and allow the sling to be on. Do hot water fermentation if the pain is constant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",i had fallen on my right palm n now i have hairline radial fracture. no pain in elbow but on wrist n forearm too much pain while twisting. dr advised sling and pain killer n he said it will heal no worry. 3 weeks now not much pain relief while twisting. how long will it take? is caste necessary/ -120304,What causes lower right abdomen pain and fever?,"Hi. The upper abdominal pain with raised lipase levels is suggestive of Pancreatitis. Get a Repeat CT scan or MRCP and you may need ERCP and stenting of the pancreatitic duct to relived the sphincter of Oddi dysfunction too. This may very well help. You also have to take the pancreatic supplements to keep the pancreas acting least possible,'Also get blood sugar tests done as you are a candidate for development of diabetes. As also go for liver function tests, kidney function tests as these may be deranged ",I was suffering from Acute pancreatitis last month. I had upper abdominal pain which lasted for 2 days and after medication it disappered. I was admitted for a week. I had my CT & Sonography done. All my reports were normal except my lipase levels. It keeps on fluctuating. -6883,My ECG shows normal sinus rhythm with arrhythmia. Kindly help.,"Hello. Your query has probably three parts. 1. No sinus arrhythmia in an otherwise asymptomatic individual with no major diseases is not of any concern. Less than 30 % of people below 31 years of age have sinus arrhythmia. Do not worry at all with sinus arrhythmia in your case. 2. No, sinus arrhythmia does not rule out or rule in heart disease in your case. 3. I have chest pain? What to do? Although I do not have details of the characteristics of chest pain like onset and offset, character, duration, and radiation, etc., hence, I will not be able to say definitively what kind of pain is that but I would encourage you to tell more details about the chest pain as I mentioned, also family history, and then appropriate course can be decided. As a blinded measure, I can advise a treadmill test. ","Hello doctor, Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia shows ECG reports. Please advise is it good, or do I need to take any action?" -157321,Are muscle cramps and twitching sensation on the legs caused by pinched nerves?,"Hi, It is not related to ankle surgery. It may be due to rapid weight loss. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I had ankle surgery 6.weeks ago I ve been mostly bed ridden. I m 300 pounds and can t use crutches so I use a walker to get around when I stand I use all my tummy muscles while I carrying all this weight around. I just noticed this week when I got up in top right part of stomach right in middle of one of my fat rolls was an indention. Doesn t hurt just looks weird. -66558,What causes swelling in my feet ans ankles?,"HelloYou didn't mention the duration for ulcer and its type .If this is bluish in color with solid in consistency then ,at once consult a surgeon and get his opinion. Biopsy is ( excision ,if needed get in ).When such case visit I prescribe clenorush for local application with lactic acid bacillus ( sporogens ).Topical triamcilone steroid also help .Also take plenty of B complex vitamins .This is a prescription treatment and take it only for time being.Whenever you get time consult a surgeon as soon as possible. ","a dentist told m that i have a tongue ulcer, it is really far back on my tongue and it keeps rubbing against my teeth which is causing irritation. ive tried different things to help the pain but nothing is working. i have barely been eating bc it hurts too much and it is starting to hurt just to talk. i am also experiencing an ear ache bc of the ulcer and some discomfort in my throat. is this really a tongue ulcer is there something else wrong too? and what should i use to treat it?" -186356,Is the light brown discolored area on the areola a sign of cancer?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you should consult oncologist and start treatment. You are having nasal mucosal malignancy. And it will not fall of itself.If you don't take treatment, it will definitely spread in local area as well as distal organs. So better to consult oncologist and start treatment. And surgical removal is infact good option. It will prolong the life expectancy. ",I had a spot on my nose scraped for skin cancer testing. It was dark. after it scabbed and fell off I no longer can see the remaining dark color of the cancer that was left. It came back positive and I am scheduled to have the rest removed tomorrow. My question is: Is it possible for the remaining cancer to fall off with the scab as it healed when they scrapped it for testing? If so I really dont want to spend the money to have something removed if its no longer there. Thank You -24192,What do you do if you are constipated?,"Hi. At your age, chronic constipation should be thoroughly investigated. Are there any other symptoms like blood in stool, weight loss, or occasional diarrhea alternating with constipation or loss of appetite? I would advise you to get a colonoscopy done as this has become chronic. If there is an underlying factor causing constipation, Laxatives will only provide temporary relief and will not solve it. Hope this helps. For further queries consult a general practitioner online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hi doctor, I have serious constipation problems and Dulcolax is the only thing that works in my body. I take a lot of fruits, tea, and fiber supplements. What can I do?" -138795,What causes constant pain in lower back?,"Dear- thanks for using our service and will try to help you with my medical advise. A follicular cyst is a benign physiological cyst that should not make you worried. A chocolate cyst is also benign and may have blood on it,that is why is dark like chocolate.It can give you pain but is not malignant and most of the time dissolves without any medical treatment.The clots in your periods can be from the bleeding cyst. I recommend you to have follow up with your gynecologist, you should not be concerned because you have had the necessary workup and nothing serious has been found.I hope that my advise has been helpfulDr.Sara ","Hello Dr, I am a 39 year old female I am 52 and weight 112 I was told I have a follicular cyst few months ago. Recently I had another ultrasound done and I was told it could be endometrial or a chocolate cyst, the doctor also mention he notice a little bit of blood on the cyst, my abdomen looks a bit swollen and I do experience lower back pain, I also urinate a lot sometimes and my period sometimes looks like blood clots and sometimes is very runny. I am concerned" -57967,Suggest treatment for high blood pressure and severe headache,"All the other meds are OK. However 1),olmark contains olmesartan, while 2) irovel contains irbesartan , which are same group medication and both used for blood pressure and according to the best of my knowledge should be 1 or 2 and not both, as there is no added benefit and hence not justified. Regards Dr Priyank Mody ",My age is 47 years. Male. Physical fitness is OK. Ht 5.8 wt. 89kgs broad shoulders. Border case of BP 80/140. Having Lotenzyl AT 1 a day and now suggested to have Olmark20 1 in the evening.I do super-cardio every alternative day. I have not felt any thing physically. He had prescribed Rosavel 5 and Irovel 150 1time and 2times respectively. I want to know wheather medication is correct. Pl Advice. -151166,Suggest treatment for muscle pain and joint pain,"Hello,Injection renerve plus contains vitamin B complex. This is given for general debility or in long illness. Although it does not have direct profits, in your case, this can give you indirect profits by increasing strength of nerves. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","Dear Dr, My question is whether Renerve Plus injection is effective to increase the Elasticity of Urinary Bladder muscles? I have lost that and because of that entire urine collected does not comes out and the series of Infection, Pus cells , fever , Increase in creatinine %, other problems get arise. Before 1 year I was operated and the size / capacity of the urinary bladder was increased.I will be thankful if you guide me." -10358,I had my right ovary and tube removed due to a 4. 5 cm dermoid cyst. Was it the right call?,Hi. I have gone through your attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Take care. Hope your concern is solved. For more information consult a pathologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/pathologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old female, and I had my right ovary and tube removed during C-section, due to a 4.5 cm dermoid cyst. The cyst was found during an ultrasound scan, five years back. The surgeon said a cystectomy was no possible because the cyst had completely replaced the ovary. Could you please confirm if the attached histopathology report says anything about the ovarian tissue? I had no symptoms, no pain, no torsion, and the right ovary was functioning in spite of the cyst. I became pregnant twice due to ovulation from the right ovary. What is the medical condition due to which the entire ovary is replaced by a dermoid cyst? Thank you." -58970,Suggest medication for ejection fraction,"Hi Welcome to HCM,I understand your query and concern.Your symptoms are suggestive of Pulmonary embolism secondary to right heart failure.I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile to confirm the diagnosis.Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate regularly.Drugs like Digoxin,diuretics,lipid lowering drugs will be helpful.Consult your cardiologist for expert management.Post your further queries if any,Thank you. ","hi sir,my friend,37 year old had a heart enlargement issue 2 years ago.But now he is facing issue that water fluid is getting collected near his heart and befor 2 or 3 days he is getting vomiting and today he got blood vomit.So,kindly let me know the reason behind this and how to cure this.https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hi doctor, During a routine medical checkup, I had something wrong with my ECG (resting) and was recommended to go with echo 2D and TMT. I do not have any chest pain. My 2D echo report is fine. However, TMT was done and the report is as follows. Significant ST depression of 0.1 mm in leads V4 - V6 at peak exercise not persisting in recovery. TMT mildly positive for RMI. Bruce test parameters were Bruce stage 3, exercise time 8.09 minutes, METS-10.2 and THR attained -173 bpm. BP 120/80 mmHg during resting and recovery. Maximum BP during exercise was 140/80 mmHg. I did not have any problems during my TMT. I went to a doctor to understand the implications. He told me that TMT result is incorrect and it should not be mildly positive as it does not match with the parameters given above with the report. Rather, it should be negative for TMT. As a result, I was advised to undergo TMT again for my satisfaction which I took after six days of the first test. I am enclosing the copy of the report. As per analysis of this report, the doctor has said that it is negative for RMI. However, one more doctor has told me that this analysis is incorrect and even this report reflects mildly positive for RMI. As a result, I am confused about the authenticity of the report and its interpretation by doctors. I would request you to go through the 11 pages of report which I am enclosing and please let me know whether the report can be declared as negative for TMT. Please let me know if I need to provide any other information. Also, please advise further action that I should take. Thanks. Is there any test which can confirm or deny the possibilities of a heart related problem?" -199066,"What causes red little bumps on face,stomach,palms and feet?","Hi...by what you quote I feel that it could be a viral illness called slapped cheek disease.Slapped cheek disease is sometimes called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum. It is an infection caused by the parvovirus B19 virus. It most commonly occurs in children aged 3-15 years, but anyone can be affected. It is infectious (can be passed on). The infectious period is for 4-20 days before the rash appears. By the time the rash develops, it is usually no longer infectious.But....Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below - www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696Regards - Dr. Sumanth. ","my daughter is 6 and has had hot red cheeks for past two days. her forehead is cold and she is not unwell, but cheeks are hot to the touch. what do you reccomend? she has no allergies and is of normal height and weight and of very good general health." -186534,Could the bilirubin levels be reduced in a stage 4 breast cancer patient?,"Rest assured, you have been offered the right treatment. Taxol does not affect the kidneys at all and is safe in your mother. Common side effects are hair loss, neuropathy, joint pains, mouth sores, low blood counts. ","My 80 year old mother had stage 4 ckd and has just had a lumpectomy for a stage 1 her2 positive tumor ( most likely not spread into lymph) and dr. Wants to treat with taxol ( 12 weeks, along with herceptin and radiation). Her kidneys gave been stable for over a year, and she is pretty active. How dangerous. Is taxol for her kidneys? Her oncology team to has assumed us she will be monitored very closely . Thanks!" -108789,Suggest treatments for pneumonia,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) is totally a Psychiatric disease. In my opinion, you should consult another psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Drugs are not always helpful. Counselling sessions play very important role in control of OCD along with drugs. Newer drugs are available for this. And they are very effective. So consult psychiatrist and discuss all these. For breathing issue, you should consult Pulmonary Rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","sir,im DURAI.im from tamilnadu(india).i has been so much suffered from ocd for last 5 years.i also get advice from my psychiatrist for last one and half years.he prescribed FLUNIL and also guide some breathing exercise.but stil im not getting so much effort to overcome my problem.please help me...." -150399,"Suffering from eosinophilia. No improvement with treatment. Continuous cough, vomiting, fever. Drastic weight loss. Diet plan to improve health.","Hello       This disorder is part of the heterogeneous category of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). According to the FAB classification of MDS, RAEB includes those patients with 5-20% blasts in the bone marrow (BM). Because the severity of the disease largely depends on the percentage of blasts in the BM, two categories of RAEB were recognised by the WHO classification, i.e. RAEB-1 and RAEB-2, with 5-9% and 10-19% blasts, respectively.       Treatment of this condition in the elderly patient is largely supportive, including blood transfusion in patients with symptomatic anemia. Anemic patients with low serum erythropoietin (EPO) levels may benefit of the administration of rHu-EPO. Low dose cytarabine can be used to reduce the burden of blasts. Myeloablative regimens including anthracyclines and cytarabine in conventional or high doses can be used in high-risk patients under 60 years. Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation may offer a chance of cure in young patients.       Median survival of RAEB falls in the 1-2 year range. The best outcome is usually observed in RAEB-1. Thanks ","hi, My father is being diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome-RAEB. He is 75 years of age with no other complications and history. His Bone marrow report showed blasts 15%.No megakryocytes were seen.No metastasis and granuloma was seen. Is there any treatment in any field that can cure the syndrome. As per the Doctor, there is no allopathic treatment available for the syndrome except blood transfusions." -74666,Done follicular study. Have free fluid in OPD. When will ovulation happen?,"Hi! Duoloton is a birth control pill while Duphaston is a progesterone pill, so no, they are not the same drugs. You need to find the birth control pill containing both estrogen & progesterone instead of Duoloton. ","good morning madam, i am from chennai india. i am going to do my ivf treatment from next month. my doctor advised me to take duoloton tablets from my 18th day. but now i am in abudhabi with my husband. i forgot to take tablets to abudhabi, i want to know is duoloton and duphaston tablets are same. because here if i ask duoloton tablets they dont know." -219142,Is it normal to have facial swelling after taking penicillin and pain medicine for toothache?,"Hello and welcome.The nodule could be a bony prominence,a tumor or a supernumerary tooth.It should be properly radio graphed.If the lesion is soft in nature an incisional biopsy can also be taken to confirm the diagnosis.Therefore in my view you must see your oral and maxillofacial surgeon.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care. ","hello, I have a nodule below tooth 31 withinthe jaw which my dentist found out in the xray . it doesnot hurt and i cannot feel from outside but from last couple of days when i open my mouth wide it pains in the end of the lower jaw. Apart from this i don't have any other problem because of this nodule and my dentist has confirmed this is not cyst. What could it me. please answer." -36304,"Gaining weight and fat around stomach, not having much food and junks, Planning to conceive. Suggestion?","Hi,You may be having some hormonal anomaly or lack of proper exercise. If you wish to conceive and fail to do so even after a year of sincere trying, you should approach an infertility specialist and undergo investigations. Meanwhile try to do some regular exercise, take plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits and maintain a healthy BMI. You can see a specialist and get an evaluation done. If any hormonal defect is seen, it may be corrected. Hope you find this information useful. Good luck. ","hi my age is 32 & female, I am putting on weight and fat around stomach , although not having much food or junk eatables. I am worried as i am planning for kids now. please suggest" -4311,What are the ways to treat black spot in teeth?,"Hello. I understand your concern. The most common cause of black spots on tooth is cavity or tooth decay. Unfortunately, there is not any medicines or home remedy that could stop the progression or cure tooth decay. This can only be done by a dental treatment. Tooth has three layers, outer enamel, dentin and innermost never layer. When decay starts in the enamel layer, it does not show any symptoms other than visible black spot on tooth. At this stage, a simple tooth filling can be done. But if left untreated, it progress through dentin and when reaches nerve layer it starts to give out pain. This is when a simple filling cannot be done. A root canal treatment and crown procedure will be the only option to save the tooth in that stage. I can understand your situation but please visit the dentist and get a simple filling done as soon as possible to save that tooth. Treating at early stage will be a good decision financially. Meanwhile avoid stick and sugary foods and maintain a good oral hygiene to reduce the decay from rapidly progressing. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, Just yesterday I discovered that my front tooth looks a bit black and then I decided to look behind that tooth. I found out that there is a black spot between two teeth behind. And I have not seen it before I was a bit shocked to find that out. I am a student and cannot afford to visit dentist. Can you please consult on how to cure it without pulling out and visiting a dentist?" -54003,Suggest treatment for skin tightening when on medication for PAH and ILD,"HiPalpitations are feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing. They can be felt in your chest, throat, or neck. You may: Have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat. Feel like your heart skipped or stopped beats. They usually aren't serious or harmful, though, and often go away on their own. Most of the time, they're caused by stress and anxiety, or because you’ve had too much caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol,Initially i would reccomend you some of the base line tests of cardiology likeECG2d echoTMTThey will help us to find out the cause of palpitation Advice Follow up with reports ","I was sitting watching a movie when I noticed my heart begin to beat very fast. It wasn't a scary movie, and there didn't seem to be any reason for the sudden increase. About 15 minutes later I noticed that I had developed blotchy red patches all over my torso, and my pulse was still racing. My heartbeat is finally starting to return to normal, is there anything I should do and should I be very concerned?" -256883,"Have mirena coil. White and gray tissue in urine, stomach pain, no period. What is going on?","Hi thanks for the query.To get its actual effect, norethisterone tablets should be taken at least 48 hrs prior to due date of menses.So, you may not get the desired effect now if you start bleeding before its effect starts.Still you may try it with a chance of positive thought .It should be taken 3 times daily means morning, afternoon and at bed time and not all the tablets consecutively.For contraceptive effect, any hormonal pill is effective only if it is started on day 1 of cycle. As of now, you should use barrier contraceptive method for protection. Hope this information is helpful and informative to you.If you have further queries you can directly reach out to me on the following URL:http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-deepti-goyal/65111 ","How often do i take the Norethisterone tablets in a day? I know it is 3 times a day but how long should i wait after I have taken one? or do i take the 3 tablets at the same time? Also when should i start the contraceptive pill If i plan on using Norethisterone as i am going on holiday on wednesday and really do not want to be on my period, and my period is over a week late which is annoying as i do not know when to take Norethisterone because usually you take it 2-3 days before your period, but mine is late so therefor i cannot predict when it will arrive, and i want to be able to be protected from getting pregnant in the holiday as i am going with my fiance." -75822,What causes delayed ejaculation and low hormonal levels ? How can these be treated ?,"hello dear, i is your husband's semen count normal and have you done the tube patency test.If not then please get it done as soon as posible.FOR ANY infertility case we give minimum six cycles time before changing the line of treatment.there are few other important things like number of eggs formed, with this dose of hmg,,number of injections you got, before i can suggest a second line of treatment.mail me the details on drpoonamnautiyal@gmail.com or call at 9820739032. take care ",hello dr im 24yrs old. I got married on 2009. In my pitutiary gland fsh and lh was too low. My period was irregular before and after marriage. I consult gyn she said my egg develop ment was very poor she put hmg inj 450 mg and done IVI two times but still im not cønceive wat can do for further treatment -122133,Can I take tramadol for hyperacidity causing stomach pain?,"Hi.This can be due to a strained muscle at the point of soreness. Another point to be ruled out - as per the the spot of pain you have mentioned::: Torsion of the left testis. There may not be a pain at the scrotum. One can feel only the referred pain. This has to be ruled out as this has a direct bearing on your life. Get a consultation of a Surgeon or an Urologist. Use scrotal support.And most important is to avoid any exercise or activity which caused this pain, till a proper diagnosis has been made. ",Abdominal painIn my lower left side about belly button level I have some pain / discomfort when doing certain things. When playing softball and swinging the bat as a right handed batter when I finish my swing I feel some pain / discomfort. After doing the then when inhaling taking deeper breathalyzer I feel it as discomfort or even like a build up of pressure. What could be causing this. -89707,Have large stomach. Ultrasound normal. Suggestions to get rid of it?,"Hi ! Finding of fatty liver on ultrasound scan of abdomen is a very common finding now a days due to our dietary habits. There is nothing to be concerned about, but you should discuss with your doctor about it if you have to undergo a liver function test and other related tests at the present moment. I am not sure if you take any alcoholic beverages, but you must stop it if you do. Rest of the management will depend after you being examined clinically and with the investigation reports. Taking too much of diazepam is not recommended as it is excreted through the liver. In the mean while, you can take a proton pump inhibitor drug till you meet your family physician. Wishing you an early recovery. ","I hae been told I have fatty liver disease and cannot reach my doctor at this time. My stomach , aroudn the naval area feels like I am very ""anxious"". It was pretty bad so I took a diazepam and it helped the feeling within 10 minutes. My concern is that the pain and sicomfort is nto from fatty liver diease, but anxiety. Also I am not sure if taking diazepam is good with the fatty liver diagnosisThank you" -93836,What causes lump on wrist after having Intravenous injection?,"Hi,Based on the facts of your query,these 2 lumps above your left collarbone,seem to be post traingle enlarged nodes.Its relation with HIV or Herpes needs to be established by second opinion from your Dermatologist,as I don't have more information about your physical examination status,as you don't have any history/symptoms suggestive of HIV.As these nodes are painless and mobile,they seem to be from TB?mostly.Possibility of NHL/Lymphoma needs to be confirmed by CT chest and FNAC Biopsy of these nodes.So until the HPR report of the FNAC biopsy is done,you should not worry of its causes.Leave it to your doctors.Hope this reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Welcome with any other further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar,Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","I have 2 marble sized, moveable, NON-PAINFUL lumps just above my left collarbone...they roll around whenever i press down on them. they do not hurt at all...they have been there for atleast a month now. i do have genital herpes but not sure if that will cause clavicular node swelling. Any ideas? Is this a symptom of HIV even though i do not have any other early hiv symptoms?" -116624,Will Microdox Lbx tablet reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill?,"Hello, Since you have been prescribed Obimet SR, you have type 2 DM for which you have been given this medicine. (you have not mentioned here that you have diabetes). Ovacare & Nurac HR are commonly given to women who are trying to conceive. These are given to support ovarian function & restore the menstrual cycle by correcting anemia. Yes, all the medicines have side effects so take medicines cautiously and as advised. You may experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, rash , etc. If you get uncomfortable you should report to the treating doctor immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician ",I have slight PCOD. I am 37 years. Doctor advised me to take Obimet SR 500 mg twice a day alongwith Ovacare and B vitamin tablet Nurac HR. What are its uses. Do they have any side effects. Doctor has advised me to use for months together. Please advise me. -9262,I get sores often in mouth and my doctor said it as autoimmune related.,"Hello. I understand your concern. Autoimmune responses are the best met with the particular drugs, which your doctor might have already prescribed. Also, get checked your vitamin B12 and blood sugar levels. You can use topical anesthetic gel (like Benzocaine), Triamcinolone, and which will ease your soreness. Apply them alternatively, three to four times a day for four to five days. Check with your doctor if you need antacids, and continue medicines for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Sjogren's syndrome involves dryness of eyes, as well as dryness of the mouth. A saliva substitute is recommended. See the ophthalmologist about his opinion on any opthalmic issue (if any). I hope it helps you. ","Hello doctor, I have got sores in my mouth which the doctor said was autoimmune related, but a week ago, I started getting what feels like sores on the inside of bottom lip and I often get pain on the back roof of the mouth, should I be worried?" -32492,Will primolut n tablet help to get pregnant?,"Hi, I think you should take some other progesterone like susten or duphaston in spite of primolut N, if you are planning for a baby. They are more safe. Ask your doctor regarding this. You can take them in the same way starting from day 16 of your cycle. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. It will increase chances of your pregnancy. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","hi there..i have been married 3.5 yrs and i have been trying to concieve since last 8 months..i have my periods very regular,but i was getting this brown spotting every month before my proper periods started.my doctor has given me the primulot n 2 tablets for 14 days from the 16th day of my periods.for three months. and she said that i should keep on trying to conceive.wanted confirm if one can conceieve while having such medication and incase if one does . and continue having the medicine could it be dangerous" -109453,Suggest treatment for severe cough,"Hi. I can understand your concern. You are mostly suffering from allergic rhinitis and asthma.Asthma is most common allergic disease which is not a curable disease but definitely controllable, by controlling the same you can lead a symptom free life. Usually presents with cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness. If not treated appropriately can be life threatening.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease.Allergic rhinitis is a due allergy to dust , pollens etc. Usually presents as running nose, excessive sneezing, blocked nose, headaches etc. It is ideally treated after consultation with a pulmonologist / allergist. Usually treated with intranasal steroids and anti leukotriens.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, recently i got my chest xray and esr done...where my esr count is 60, i am 25 years old. i have been healthy until last couple of months where i have had cold, cough, sneezing, running nose, constant headache and congestion. have recently also started suffering from shortness of breath and wheezing. my doctor has to say everything is perfect and i need to keep my haemoglobin levels constant. even my sister is been going through the same problem since last month. i want to know how to keep the ESR level to its lowest and how do i get rid of cold, cough, sneezing, running nose, constant headache and congestion" -19994,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -81106,"Have pain in kidney due to stone, have ureteral stent placed. Should I go to ER?","HiThanks for the query.Common causes of blood in urine are infections, stones and cancer. In your case the first two seem more likely.You need to get a urine exam and culture; CBC and an ultrasound or a CT Scan of the Kidneys and bladder to determine the cause.Meanwhile keep yourself well hydrated.Hope this helpsGood luck. ","I have had multiple kidney stones in my early 20s up unroll around 29-30. I'm 35 now. I had many lithotripsys along w/ a percutaneous removal through my kidney. Few days ago I realized my left kidney was hurting, few mins passed then realized it was most likely a stone due to groin hurting and back. Moved around pacing back n forth went per a lil to realize pretty bright blood in pee. Soon after pain was gone and I felt fine. Total of 20 mins. Figured I got lucky and passed it. Few days pass still no pain however I'm still passing blood in pee. My urine color goes from almost dark looking blood to redish blood then nothing, clear as can be. Question is my back had hurt 1 day, 5 days ago. However I'm still passing more blood in urine than I ever have. only symptoms I have currently as well as past week are Headaces, bloated along w/ unusual amounts of gas/air. Could it be a stone stuck and that's where the blood is coming from.? W/o any pain? I have had probably 15 stones from 2001 -2007/2008 most were removed surgically...I have passed few on my own. Or is it something else?" -181768,"Throbbing pain in head, tingling sensation at right arm. Taking ibroprofene and anti-inflammatory tablets. Need to ask a doctor?","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Spinal stenosis can be congenital or due to some disease, ofcourse it could be due to herniation of the disc due to jerk during accedent. any how it is excluded by C.T.scan so you dont worry about it. Besides the pain in the spine and dizzyness there will be so many symptoms like numbness etc so the possibility is wholly excluded. The possibility could be due to concussion type of head injury, and jurky sprain of the back muscles. It may be cleared by muscle relaxants, and anxiolytics. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment, dont think of the stenosis, and use the medicines prescribed. Try to be engaged in Extracuriculars like reading, hearing music etc to avoid tension of anxiety. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery and thanks for calling. ","hi, i have been in pain for 2 yrs and some months. i was in a car accident(minor ) due to what my car looked like but was slung around with a seat belt on. i have dizziness all the time and pain in my spine at the bottom but all the test are neg..blood work, mri and ekg . do you know what it can be? i was told some symptoms of crps but i think its spinal stenosis too. i type in my symptoms onlline now cause i my doctor think i m not telling the truth but i m in lots of pain. can you help? thanks" -50115,Is medication required for high blood pressure?,"Hello,Atrial fibrillation of more than three years can’t be treated by ablation. Just take drugs to keep your heart rate under 100 per minutes.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. RS Gulati ","i have atrial fibrilation and have had it since 1996, i also had a heart attack 3 years ago, a stent put in and am on meds for both heart issues and high blood pressure. my question surrounds the afib, why isnt an ablation reccomended since my Dr. whom I had for almost 20 years, retired before my heart attack and told me that as I age my afib attacks will most likely increase and they have. I have heard about heart ablation, yet it has not been reccomended by my cardioligist, and I know the chances of another heart attack or stroke are eminent. I am not over weight, don t smoke, use little salt, eat well, in other words i am basically healthy and 62 years old, thanks for any help you can give, it is appreciated." -157871,What can cause pain between the upper thigh and lower abdomen along with dizziness?,"Hi, Consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray to rule out the fracture. Apply ice packs and you can take analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase combination also. Most probably it will settle by three to four days. You might require a finger immobilizer also. Your orthopedician can help you further. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I pinched my lift little finger at work between a cement corner of a building and a steel garbage containier. it is not broke. but the complete tip to the first knuckle is blue and swelled up .cant touch anything including ice can not put it in ice water or their is unbearable pain. I don t knom what to do. -164059,Suggest treatment for numbness and painful weight bearing after injuring ankle,hihope this msg finds u in good health u r right..u might b having some sort of arthritis which is common at this agei suggest u get an mri done n let me know wat xactly it is nothing to worry bout thanks Take care god bless ,"After a fall 8 months ago and breaking my hip - which wasn t diagnosed for nearly 4 weeks - I am still finding walking not as easy as it used to be and I seem to have pain in my other hip now as well. Is this because I am not walking straight up as i do lean forward a bit and find I don t have the balance I used to have. I am - female - 73 yrs of age and always had good health, but suspect that I now have Arthritis." -165233,What causes swelling in ankle and lower leg?,"hi,as you mentioned the history of you, I think that now the thing has become chronic. So to break the pattern of the pain, what can I Advice is to first start doing hot water fermentation and then do some feel muscle Strengthening exercises . example, picking the bits of paper with toes and then mustard seeds. it will help the muscles move.also, using faradism under water will help stimualte the muscles of the feet. Post that doing exercise for the muscles of the leg will be of help. I have tried with my patients. it has almost worked for 95% of my patients. you can even meet the physical therapist for the helpwith the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery ","What kind of doctor should I see for a very bad bunion and arthritis in the joints of my feet. I have been getting cortisone shots in one of the joints for a few years. I had the nerve between the two toes cut 14 years ago but it only helped for @10 years. I am flat footed, wide feet and now I cant find shoes that don t hurt due to the bunion and the joint pain which is now in both feet. I am a Special Ed School Teacher that is always on my feet. What can be done and what kind of doctor do I see? A Orthopedist or a Podiatrist??" -83571,Suggest treatment for liver blockage,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your reports there is nothing much to worry about. Your enzymes are very well with in the normal range. Bilirubin value of 1.2 is of no clinical significance. Also your ultrasound scan doesn’t shows any evidence of alcoholic liver disease. Better or avoid alcohol completely to prevent future risk of liver diseases. It will be better to do a follow up ultrasound after one year. Wishing you good health. ,"I have been consuming alcohol for last 10 yeras. Last one year only intermittent consumption. LFT readings are high after consumption, gets within normal reading within 2 weeks of stopping. Stopped conumption on 25th January. LFT readings on 13th February was- Bilirubin total 0.6, direct 0.2. SGOT 37, SGPT 47. On 23rd February LFT showed elevated bilirubin - 1.2,0.3. 35, 44. No alcohol intake during the period. Ultrasound scan taken on 26th showed liver, normal in size, with fatty infiltration. From 26th February till 12th March consumed alcohol. LFT taken today 27th March shows, bilirubin 1.2. 0.3, Sgot 39, SGPT 42. Usally after abstainance for two weeks, bilirubin should have been well within normal levels. Does this indicate any liver damage or beginning stage of cirrhosis? kindly advise. Now after three weks bilirubin levels are again normal at 0.7." -159041,What does this X-ray report indicate?,"Hello, I have studied your case. You may need to see doctor and get MRI spine and further investigation.You need decompression if fracture is compressing spinal cord.If there is no neurological involvement then conservative rest is sufficient.Spinal cord compression may increase over long period.Later on follow rehabilitation and physiotherapy.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","Hi,I had a compression fracture in D12 around 5 years back, and was recommended physiotherapy sessions for back stretching. However, the backpain seems to be consistent which is not extending to shoulders, neck and to some extent pain in legs as well." -47794,What is causing tingling and jerking in the hands?,Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that anxiety is the most common cause of palpitations and high heart rate and HR 150 bpm needs evaluation and is recommended for you to get ECG and echocardiography done and consult your physician for proper treatment.Hopefully this information will guide you properly.Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap ,"Hi Doctor. I was diagnosed with tachycardia and asthma at 17. I am now 50, and have COPD My resting pulse is normally 110-120. I am now 50. While using the duo neb, and regular albuterol by neb, my pulse races to 140-150. I m a bit concerned. I feel highly anxious, and a bit dizzy." -96274,Suggest treatment for the lump on the spine,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your all symptoms like weight gain, weakness, tiredness, hair trouble, skin issues, slow heart rate etc are suggestive of hypothyroidism. And lump can be due to either small colloid goiter or thyroid nodule. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Ultrasound examination of neck 2. Thyroid function test (TSH, Free T3 and Free T4). You will mostly have hypothyroidism and treatment is daily thyroxine tablet according to thyroid function test report. So consult doctor and discuss all these. ",Hi I have a lump that has been on the left side of my throat for almost 20 years and I believe it is due to my thyroid no matter the diet I can't lose weight I get confused easy I'm always tired I have dry skin my hair is a mess its dry and brittle and falls out sometimes I was messing with the lump like all day and now my neck feels tight and irritated I am come a lot and seem to have a slow pulse please enlighten me on what this could be -129224,What precautions should one take for chronic sinusitis ?,"hi it may be due to oil retention. just like pimple on face u develop it over vagina its normal ,u need to keep it dry and clean apply antibiotic cream over it dont pick ,scratch or pop it ",j -160145,"What causes severe pain in the leg, knee and hip joint?",Hello Thank you for using healthcaremagic I read your question and understood your concern I think this swelling is from the brace being tight above the ankle region .Try to loosen it a bit and keep the leg up above the heart level for few days.It will go way soonDr. Selmani ,I am wearing a Donjoy brace and three weeks after ACL surgery I have not had any pain since the surgery. Notice that my left ankle Has some red edema. Try loosening the brace at the bottom My doctor makes me wear it at night so I am a little worried and just don t know what to do to bring the swelling down Or redness. It s not swollen completely just a little bit -47373,"Child having recurring red, blotchy rash on arms and legs, no relief with Piriton, body always hot. Cause and preventive measures?","Hi,Somnathji, T%hanks for query, It seems that there is secondary bacterial infection has developed. Give short course of antibiotic orally, Clean the part and apply antibiotic cream for few days. Consult pediatrician and get examined. Ok and bye. ","Hi, this is regarding my 7 week old baby boy. He has recently been diagnosed with dry skin and a fungle infection on the eyebrow (cradle cap). He is using emollients like Doublebase, diprobase etc. However, from last night it looks like there is some yellowish discharge from his rashes on his neck roll. His baby suit collars have turned yellow. Could you please tell me what is causing this and what we should do?" -156565,What causes dizziness and numbness in hands/feet during mid night?,"Hello, As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hello, after I woke up this morning and prepared to do my hair, I felt a significantly-sized indentation at the back of my head. The spot is sore and tender, and I am trying to figure out where it may have come from - I haven t been wearing any kind of headgear unless I hit my head and did not realize it. However what I am most concerned about is whether this is a case where I should wait to see if it gets better or I should go get it checked out?" -171278,What is the treatment for fits lead to unconsciousness?,"Hi, You may be suffering from osteoarthritic disease or disc degenerative problems resulting in the radiating pain you're talking about and as demonstrated by MRI. But a more immediate concern should be to rule out some reason for the large weight loss in such a short amount of time. I would recommend you have a chest x-ray performed. MRI of the spine is often not so focused at looking at the lungs and if you are feeling pain in the thoracic region of the spine then, the lungs could be the source of that problem as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","male 63 yrs, chronic intermittent thoracic back pain radiating to front ribs, chest, 6kgs weight loss in a few weeks, nausea, exhausted, weight loss dropped to low from usually high and medicated as such, worsening symptoms over 6 months,thoracic vertabrae problems in MRI" -231363,What causes pain in testicles?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Vesicle(clear bumps) can be due to herpes and other infectious diseases. So, please send me details regarding any itch/ burning sensation/ any discharge over there for further suggestion. These diseases can manifest at any time even after 06 months. So, please visit a doctor for physical examination and possible investigation. All the best. ","I have clear water-like bumps in patches on my penis but I haven t had sex in 6 months, with my ex girlfriend. So could it just be something non-sexual since it happens now after so many months? We both had been tested before we had sex long ago and both of our results came back negative." -174573,"Could a fainting spell in parkinsons patient be a seizure,stroke or vascular dementia?","Hello!Welcome on HCM!I would explain that it is important performing a comprehesive differential diagnosis between different causes that may lead to this clinical scenario: - an inner ear disorder- possible TIA (especially considering her past medical history)- migraine with vertigoFor this reason, I would recommend consulting with an ENT specialist for a physical exam and labyrinthine tests. A brain MRI is also necessary to exclude possible TIA or any other lesions of the brain. Regarding migraine with vertigo, it is usually a clinical diagnosis that is determined based on her clinical symptoms and normal tests (that exclude other disorders). You should discuss with her doctor on these issues. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","My wife has been being awakened with dizziness. She has recently gotten over a bout with the flu, and she has had 3 tia's in the past few years. She is only 38 years old. These dizziness spells are quick, but they make her feel wiped out. She can also get nausea with them. Any thoughts on the causes?" -199573,What causes brown colored tongue?,"Hello Brian,I can understand your concern. As your son is starting erupt teeth, he might be producing excessive saliva as a body's response to a new development in mouth. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about. As the mouth will grow with advancing age of the kid and more teeth will start to develop, you will not find excessive saliva and drooling a problem. You can clean the excess saliva with a thin cotton cloth time to time with little pressure so that rashes do not appear with repeatedly rubbing cloth over the area. Sticking tongue out is also a response to developing new teeth and growing tongue size, which will stop eventually.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. Take care.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah ","Hello, My two year and two month old son has just started sticking his tongue out all the time and drooling. He also is pulling his lips back(upper and lower)as he sticks his tongue out. I know he is teething. Is this normal behavior? I am concerned because it looks strange. Thanks, Brian" -246819,Suggest remedy to relieve pain in groin,"Hi, The symptoms you have mentioned are not related Parkinson’s. It may be due to neuropathic symptoms and has to be evaluated. You can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I have early Parkinsons disease, have had a hysterectomy but am having problems with collapsing bladder walls, particularly when standing or walking, the urge to urinate frequently and some incontinence What do you suggest and is this connected to Parkinsons disease? I am a healthy, fit, slim and active 76 yr old woman who regularly exercises and does core and kegel exercises etc." -40942,What causes lumps of hair missing in head?,"Hi, As per your query you have symptoms of lumps of hair missing in the head which could be due to fungal infection, stress, hormonal fluctuations, improper hygiene and due to nutritional deficiency. Need not to worry. I would suggest you make sure about complete nourishment of scalp and maintain proper hygiene of your scalp. Consult a dermatologist for proper examination and go for required testing done and then start treatment. The doctor may also prescribe supplements containing biotin, Acetylcysteine, copper as active ingredients. You can use finasteride preparations as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist ",i have recently changed pill to microgynon 30. I have noticed that I have two lumps of hair missing in my head the size of 3cm length and width being the largest. I also suffer with stress and anxiety. What could be the reason for this? It is not something serious is it? -160196,Suggest Neurobion dosage for muscle weakness,"Hello,Thank you for using healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.I think you should give more time to orthotics to work. maybe at least 6 months.It no succes then you may considet surgery.Dr. Selmani ","My feet hurt everytime i walk long distance or just stand for a approximately 30 minutes or more. My doctor diagnosed me with flexible flatfoot and i received orthopedics. Yet, i feel like the just the pressure for my feet is too much. I dont wait a lot though. I am 5 foot 2, 16 years, and weigh 125. Im size 7 for my shoes." -202322,Suggest treatment for nausea and malaise in a child,Hi...I feel by what you quote he should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease. This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 10mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days. This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,occuring common type of pimples on a kid s knee. these pimples had occurred just before 4 days after fever. He gets fever often I mean atleast once in a week. His stomach is very big even though he don t eat much. So please let me know what disease is it. He also vomits sometimes -224354,Suggest solution for premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction,"HelloYou are male patient and having inflammation in around areola. You need to investigate further with ultrasonograohy of breast and areola. You can apply topical antibiotic cream over that meanwhile. You can revert back with ultrasonograohy report once done.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ",HI i am 36 male now since on my aerola part of left side always get itching and there will be wound because of using my fingers at that part some times i get blood little and gets pain what do you suggest for me since 10 years still not gone for any treatment -164813,How to treat knee injury?,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As the pain is in the thigh region it needs a thorough neuromuscular assessment. Certain times the Pinched nerve in the spine gets mixed up with varicose veins symptoms for which a thorough neuromuscular assessment is needed to differentiate the actual cause.Also, as you are having few varicose veins a thorough examination and diagnostic Doppler scan will help to understand the pathology of the same.After a Neuromuscular assessment may be an MRI is guided to see possible pinch nerve in the lumbar spine as the symptoms follow downwards the nerve supply.Undergoing a guided and accurate physical therapy should give possible cent percent recovery.Also, ageing is a factor and chance for the ageing of spine is suspected. After a thorough examination the possible diagnosis will be made and treatment will be guided towards physical therapy to improve the metabolism and ADL'sRegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I am experiencing pain in my left inner thigh area. I exercise regularly 5-6 days a week and thought his was general muscle soreness. I ve noticed for the past ten days but not on a consistent basis, the pain presents when rising from a seated position. Today when my thigh began to hurt I rubbed the area which seemed to make the pain worse and increased the area of soreness. I do have spider veins in the outer calf area of this leg but no varicose veins. On my right leg, behind the knee area is where I do have one or two varicose veins. I also have hypertension controlled by medication. Just want your opinion if I this potentially is a blood clot and emergent or if I could wait until morning and contact my primary care physician? There is no redness or bruising at the site of soreness." -40209,Suggest remedy for dry and chapped skin due to rashes,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.1. Your concern may be phompholyx.2. It is a type of eczema.3. Start using xerina moisturiser twice daily. Try to apply it on wet hands.4. Avoid direct contact with detergents, dust, leather, raw veggetables and chemicals.5. Apply hydrocortisone cream once daily at bed time until skin settles down.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sandeep Golla ","Hi,I got a rash on my hands from a chemical or a bacteria in the coolant I use at work...the dr. gave me a steroid cream that made it worse....now my hands are completely dried,chapped and cracking....very painful! I have tried everything, vasoline,and every lotion possible.....any suggestions?" -213561,Can an infected tooth root canal be done in a diabetic?,"Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. Actually this kind of allergy is not caused by carbon paper, but it can be possible that the filling which has been done, is not suiting you.So better that you should visit your dentist and get the filling replaced. Hope it will help you. ","Hi, I had dental treatment almost two weeks ago and thought that the carbon-treated paper used to check for the fit of a replace filling was responsible for the black marking at the back of my tongue. But it s still there! Now I m wondering if it s linked to the stringy slime I ve been experiencing in my mouth over the last few months, which I never used to have. Some days I find that there is skin-like stringy dicharge in my mouth. Never had this before and haven t changed my usual toothpaste or mouthwash recently." -207208,Why does my toddler have high fever?,"I have gone carefully through the details provided. Your child could have suffered from acute gastroenteritis caused due to pre-formed toxins in food due to bacterial contamination. But it is unlikely to last long. In any case, proper hydration with oral rehydration solution or intravenous fluids is essential to prevent dehydration. Your child needs to be properly examined for me to understand the source of the pain & the symptoms.The diagnosis of appendicitis is clinical. Investigations may not show anything. But tenderness over a certain point over right lower abdomen would indicate appendicitis. It could match the symptoms present. If that is the case, surgery is the only treatment.If gall bladder stones are evaluated to be the cause, the treatment is also surgical removal of the gall bladder.The symptoms could also be due to conditions like intestinal obstruction which needs to be treated surgically.It is no use presuming things. Taking second opinion should be a better idea as I would not be able to clinically assess your child.Hope that helps. ","good morning, my daughter has benn sick for eight days now. I will start from the begining. Thursday aftrenoon she went with a friend to eat , she had a chicken burger, she said it did not smell good (shes 13 and ate it anyway) the next morning 5am ish she started vomiting, the belly pain started twards the left side of her abdomen. she seemed ok saturday and sunday (sick and mild belly pain but not throwing up) monday she started thwowing up again now the pain is center to right abdomen getting worse by tuesday shes in allot of pain in her right abdomen. I took her to the Dr. who felt around and mooved her legs when she said take her to the ER. she said she presents as a classic appendicitis . In the ER. the Dr, poked her belly did blood work and an mri. nothing came back they did see the appendix and it looked fine she did have a small gallstone Dr, was not concerned about it now shes projectile vomiting ,still in pain. mils fever of 99-100.so i guess im asking if I should still do the wait and see thing or take her to a different ER? She has also has diariha.Thank youSheila" -119332,What causes pain on right side under ribs radiating to kidney area?,"HIWell come to HCMThis is the case of pyrexia of unknown origin and this demands lot of investigations to rule out the possible etiology, here first is typhoid this need to be first taken into consideration and investigation need to be done in this direction, with the right diagnosis and right choice of line of treatment this comes around very well, take care have a nice day. ",my brother has had fever since saturday and on monday we took him to the doctor and they gave him amoxicilina because the throught scrape was positive but his feveer hasnt gone away and yesterday thursday we once again took him to the doctor but now since wed at night he had some pain in his right side of his stomach and yesterday the pain was around his belly button and the doct said that probably it was an appendix && Just incase it kept on hurting to take him to the hospital and now his temp is 99.9 and the pain in his stomach hurting still but now he doesnt want to eat what do you recommen to take his to the hosp. already or to wait to have another doct. appoinment?? -229585,Can u suggest treatment for vein like under penis gland which harder?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Blood smears and light brown colored semen can be considered common and is supposed to be occasional. But, drops of blood on orgasm is something which needs to be investigated. There could be many reasons like prostrate issues, urethra inflammation, kidney problems etc. Proper diagnosis needed for proper treatment. I suggest you to consult an urologist at the earliest.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","Hi, I recently was with my girlfriend and we were foreplaying. I did not go inside of her but when she gave me a handjob, blood came out and fell on to her leg. It wasn't much but it was still a few drops, and that worries me. It's been two days and I have only experienced one pee that has some what caused pain. What's going on? I just need answers." -186235,Small immovable lump under my left ear.Cause?,"HiThe initial symptoms of breast cancer are lump in breast , discharge from nipped and pain in breast.RegardsDr de ","hi dr my aunt die of brest cancer, with fungating brest and NO TREATMENT AT ALL.I came to know when she was unable to open her mounth/speak or even swallow even water. I wanted to know what has cause her this way coz no brest cancer symtons are like this ?" -194661,Suggest remedy for cough,"hi, welcome to this forum. Trying of child could be due to pain that occur due to q tip in her ear. if there is no visible blood then there is nothing to worry. Take care. ","My three year old daughter stuck a q tip in her ear, and we were in the next room. THere was quite a bit of crying, no visible blood. My husband swiped her ear to see if it was bleeding, and there was a lsome on the qtip. She stopped crying, and they are at the ER. I am home with the other kids, and am a wreck while I wait. Is she going to be ok?" -4783,Is inferiority complex a mental disorder?,"Hello. Inferiority or superiority complex is a term derived from a psychoanalytic perspective in psychology. It is an underlying feeling in a person that one is inferior to others and is inadequate to flourish in life areas. Inferiority complex is developed in people who have negative past experiences such as those who faced criticisms during their childhood from immediate family members, from peers, friends, or other people around in their social circle. Another factor could be the negative thinking style such as those having a personality trait of neuroticism may extract negativity from their environment which may lead to an inferiority complex. There are some signs that indicate someone might have an inferiority complex which includes extremely submissive behavior, lack of self-confidence, people-pleasing behaviors, arrogant attitude, show off regarding their possessions, authoritative behavior at inappropriate places where an individual is not expected to behave in such a way. Such individuals communication and behavior let you feel that they think negatively about people around them for instance other people always try to make one inferior. ","Hello doctor, What are the signs of having an inferiority complex? What is it? Why do some people have it? What are some signs someone may have an inferiority complex?" -43795,How to treat exercise induced urticaria?,"Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to roseola which si a viral illness. It commonly affects kids. It is usually marked by several days of high fever, followed by a distinctive rash just as the fever breaks. I suggest using Tylenol for the fever. I also recommend giving him liquids and rest.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ",My 4 year old son had a slight fever 4 days ago and is not himself. He developed a rash all over him like goosebumps but between his legs he got really red itchy and now it is peeling. The rest of the rash has disappeared somewhat but his pelvis area and between his legs is still raw. What does this mean. Should I see a doctor? -210122,Suggest remedies for cold in a baby,HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Due to multiple bleeding episodes he could have become anemic which could be the cause of fatigue. As he is also having jaundice so i would suggest you to take him to hospital where he would undergo lab investigations including CBC & LFTs to determine to extent of anemia and jaundice. Further treatment would be carried out on the basis of results.In the meanwhile you can put ice pack at his nose. It will decrease the bleeding episode.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. ,"My 5 year old son has been having several bloody noses within the last few weeks, he is fatigued, threw up a few times the day before last, he wants to sleep on the floor, I find him on the floor in the mornings. He looks so tired and a little pale or even jaundice." -39288,Baby has pimple looking spots on her body,Hi.. red coloured rash like spots may be seen in some of the viral fevers.. They go away once the fever reduces.. If these rashes/spots do not go away once the fever reduces or if these spots increases then you may have to put it across to the doctor.. Hope it is just due to a minor viral illlness.. ,My 16 months old has pimple looking spots on her tummy around her belly button and then a few more up near her left side of the chest.. has has a fever.. went to the doctor and said just give her Advil for the fever.. he never saw the spots.. he just listened with a stethoscope out side her shirt. what is this? Do I need to go back to the doctor ? -203985,What makes my child vomit after drinking whole milk?,"thanks for asking i gone through your question. your 5 month old kid is having loose motions since last 3 days . and you have given some medicine with no effect.If i was your treating pediatrician. i would ask about how many episode of loose motions today? is that is watery? is kid is playful or dull or lethargic? The most common cause of loose motions in infants is viral infections. viral diarrhea recover itself in 5- 7 days time. you have to just keep replace water loss by oral rehydration solution. i also advise zinc 10mg per day and lactobacillus sachets . so i thinks not to worry if child is playful, passing uring once in 4-6 hours, . keep replacing water loss by oral rehydration solution. loose motion take about 5-7 days for recovers. there is not role of antibiotic(entamozl) in watery diarrhea. continue breast feeding . hope I able to answer your query.god bless your family ","Doctor, Our baby is 5 months old, She is having loose motion for the past 3 days ... and still she has loose motion. We are worried, please let us know when can we expect loose motion to stop ...Rply fast plz I also give her entamozl syrup or entitytic saptpan. Or get care sache but no effect. .." -59528,What is the best medicine to control blood pressure?,"Hi welcome to HCM.I understand your query and concern.ASD needs effective management in the form of surgical closure.Associated Pneumonia needs antimicrobial therapy.Associated investigative workup is needed to improve the outcome.I advise your child to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Drugs like antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics will help in the post operative period.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.One pomegranate a day will help to keep your heart at good pace without clot formation. Augpen 150,tazid 250,vita K neocon are very good drugs prescribed in your case.Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management.Post your further queries if any.Thank you. ","Hi . My daughter is having asd of 7mm in heart. Recently she is also got affected by cold and cough . Now doctors are predicting for pneumonia . They are giving below treatment. Augpen 150 , tazid 250 , vita k , rantac, lasilaction , neocon , . Is this ok ? Also need to understand any precaution needs to take" -41777,Suggest remedies for hair-loss in males with ferritin content of 64.7ng/ml,HiYou may be having androgenetic alopecia or common male pattern baldness.since you ferritin levels are reasonable taking iron supplementstion is not going to help. I would advise you to take regular nutritious diet with proteins and micronutrients wit lots of fruit and vegetables. . You can use sodium laureth sulfate shampoo with conditioner for gentle cleansing andwashyour hair every other day. Donot use harsh treatments likehot combing and straigtening. You can also use Minoxidil 5% lotion lotion locally at bed time.i addition you can take tab Finasteride 1 mg daily . Continue the treatment for at least 12 weeks before you will notice improvement ,"i have hairloss problem...i m taking homeopethic treatment from last 8 months, but no positive effect of it...now doctor has prescribed me iron capsules Fefol-z or R B lene...shall i take this medicine...?i have gone through Ferritin test also ....report says 64.7ng/ml.my sex is male." -209550,"Suggest treatment for cough,cold and fever",HI...this is completely normal fora breast fed baby. It might be especially so if the baby is being top fed too. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Your baby doesn't have any problem that should be treated. Please be rest assured.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,My baby is 2 month old she having loose motion stool like yellowish and spot type and she do pressure while latrin she voice like hmm hmm i check up with doctor he given vizylac and bacigy syrup i wanted to know is this good to cure my baby problems pls ans -251586,What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?,"Don't worry Relax placenta Pravia is one of the complications of pregnancy. Treatment revolves around taking bed rest , medications and frequent fetal monitoring. If u r vigilant and take proper care u can have a successful pregnancy outcome ","I am 24 weeks pregnant now. Was regularly having brown discharge (little thick), a quarter spoon - 2-3 times daily since 12th week. Diagnosed with complete placenta previa in 18 weeks ultrasound. Doctor told me to be careful but not advised bed rest. Brown discharge continued. At 22 weeks, discharge turned red with similar qty. and frequency. Again ultrasound revealed partial placenta previa (type 3). Doctor put me on bed rest since then. Baby movement is felt normal. I am really worried? What can I expect?" -45781,Suggest remedy for wet rashes in anal region,Thank you for query.It may be due to fungal infection.Please take following precautions.Use loose cotton clothes.Keep area dry.Apply antifungals like terbinafine which is fungicidal.Once subsides use regularly antifungal dusting powders like candid or absorb powder to prevent recurrence.consult doctor if does not subside.You can get back to me for any clarifications with the photos.Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist and Venereologist ,"hello, i have a red rash looking thing on the inside of my thigh and on my testicles it has been a month and still no progress. i thought it might have been poison ivy so i have been using calamine lotion, it has calmed down but still hasnt gone away. symptoms are irritated and itchy not severe but annoying." -26012,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -78057,Suggest remedy for cushing syndrome,"Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.Your brother has kidney failure,with creatinine of 5.6.He'll need to see a nephrologist,with the following reports.A kidney biopsy, will give us an idea of, cause of kidney failure.Blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT,electrolytes,ECG and chest X-ray reports.After check-up and seeing reports,need for dialysis will be decided.He should restrict fluids,and diet to 6gm salt and 40 gm protein daily.If you've any doubts,send it as a direct question to me.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","My brother has Kidney problem and level of his cretin has reached 5.6, he is in Dar es Salaam and am scheduled to be in Chennai on 19th May 2012 for about seven days or so is there any chance that he can be helped what what type of information is required so that I pick them b4 be there?" -175250,Does constant alcohol consumption cause dementia?,"Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What causes back pain in a person with disc herniations?Answer : The Herniated discs impinge on the nerve roots and this causes pain Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ","Hi, I am experiencing lower back pain, right above my buttocks on both sides, left is worse. Blood work just came back normal kidney function etc. I do have cervical, thoracic and lumbmar disc herniations but this has been killing me for the past few days." -231396,Does Lorattidine induce erectile dysfunction?,"HelloThanks for query ,Blood in urine and from the tip of the penis is due to trivial injury to delicate urethral mucosa caused by rough and tight handling of penis with firm grip.You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Dr.Patil. ","I am 29 years old. I use to masterbeat frequently (almost daily). I do it on start and stop process for longer duration of time. Recently I hv noticed, small amount of blood came out from the tip of my penis. Next day morning also blood came out with first pee. I had a protected sex 2 months back with sex worker. May I know, what are the possible reasons of this?" -36054,"Suffering from PCOS, having irregular periods. Taking duoluton l tablet. Will i be able to conceive?","Hello,It is definitely a problem for a PCOS patient to get pregnant but not impossible and a sustained effort will definitely bear fruits for you.The most important treatment for you at the moment is to regulate your menstrual periods, which you are already doing with DUOLUTON tablet and other important part of treatment is to do regular aerobic exercises for at least 45 minutes a day and reduction of weight.It is said that a mere reduction of 10% of your weight can result in regularisation of your periods.Once you get married,then different treatment is started for ovulation induction.Be under the care and advice from your treating doctor now as well as after your marriage also.Thanks ","hello doctor.... iam sita 25 living in chennai,having irregular periods for because of PCOD problem. so, my doctor suggest me to take Duoluton-L tablet... iam going to get married on december 2013.... will my periods get regular and will i get any problem after marriage. we are planning to get child within a year.. will it affect to get pregnancy" -17897,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -15924,Can Vitcofol be given along with syrup Zincovit to 1-year-old baby?,"Hello. There is no harm in giving these both medications because both of them have a different mode of action but the important point to consider is that try to give one medicine at lunchtime and another one at dinner. Do not give them at the same time. These two medicines will effect this way properly when you give them with a time difference. One medicine is an iron supplement, and the other one is Vitamin B complex. For more information consult a paediatrician onilne --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Hello doctor,Is there any problem if syrup Vitcofol is given along with syrup Zincovit to 1-year-old baby?" -32149,What are the chances of getting pregnant inspite of having intercourse during ovulation?,"Hello,Thank you for the query at Healthcare MagicIf you are in early twenties the chances of conceiving after 1 month of trying to conceive is 25%. If you are 25-30 years old it is 20% and the probability decreases as age advances.Hope I was able to answer your questionPlease feel free to address any more concernsRegards,Dr.Lekshmi ",Hi I am trying for a baby I visited my husband abroad and I have only 3weeks to try and get poregnant I arrived on dth of july 2011 two days before my period and we had sexual intercourse and my priod started on friday the 8th of july we waited for a while and started having sex again on monday the 11th of july towards the end of my period after that we have been having sex everyday even before my ovulion and after .do I have a high chance of getting pregnant and I should return back to uk on the 2fth of july way after ovulation -36196,"Dilated fallopian tube, trying to conceive. Will i be able to conceive naturally?",HI THANKS FOR YOUR QUERYON YOUR HSG YOUR RT.TUBE HAD SPASM/BLOCK THAT WAS CLEARED AND YOUR LT.TUBE IS DILATED COULD BE BECAUSE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS OR CHRONIC INFECTIONS BUT TO CONFIRM THE PATENCY OF THE TUBES AND TO RULE OUT OTHER PATHOLOGIES LIKE ENDOMETIOSIS OR ANY ADHESIONS DUE TO CHRONIC PID WE NEED DIAGNOSTIC HYSTERO LAPAROSCOPY AND SIMULTANEOUSLY IF THE PATHOLOGY IS CORRECTABLE CAN BE DONE IN THE SAME SITTING .TUBAL PATHOLOGIES USUALLY DOES NOT AFFECT OVULATION .YOU MIGHT BE OVULATING ALTERNATELY FROM BOTH THE OVARIES FOR THAT WE NEED TRANSVAGINAL SCAN FROM DAY 9 ONWARDS OF CYCLE . I WOULD SUGGEST YOU SHOLD CONSULT AN INFERTILITY SPECIALIST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TAKE CARE AND ALL THE BEST ,I was just told by my dr tht my left Fallopian tube is mild- moderately dilated. Have been trying to concieve for a year n miscarried a year ago. I have a beautiful two yr old daughter so not conceiving again was a shock to me. Wht does this mean? My right tube had a spasm/ or blockage tht was cleared by hsg. Am I only ovulating on my left side? Do I need ivf? Will I b able to voncueve naturally? -147382,Suggest treatment for higher levels of c-reactive protein,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Ecosprin does not reduce platelet count, same way, stopping ecosprin would not increase platelet count.2. Ecosprin only helps in reducing platelet clot formation.3. 165000 is good platelet count. Only if the platelet count is below 100000, then only need to worry. Platelet count is not affected by ecosprin.4. Nutritional diet along with moderate exercises should help in improving bone marrow response, which elevated platelet count. At present, platelet count within normal range, not to worry.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ",I was given zivast 5 mg and ecosprin 75 mg fours back when my colastrol was 250 and platelets count were 250000 since then my colastrol remains 175 but platelets count has come down to 165000 so can I stop taking ecosprin 75 mg so that my platelets count can go up? Please advise. -86975,Suggest treatment for jaundice,"hi.it's one of the possibilities. when you've a gallstone problem, abdominal pain from it could radiate to your shoulder area. an abdominal ultrasound or a ct-scan could easily confirm the diagnosis. there's a higher probability if you also feel intermittent colicky abdominal pain especially after eating fatty food, abdominal bloatedness.for now, if a gallstone problem is highly suspected, you could modify your diet to a low fat one.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",Hi I have seen my gas. doctor and he is making me wait after the endoscopy test and cat scan. He wants me to have halscan test done at hospital I have been waiting for a week now. This morning I had to leave at work with very dizzy and and upper pain right back shoulder and felt sick. He suspect that I have gallbladder problem. -168463,Suggest remedy for painful throbbing bruise on leg,"your symptoms suggest that you have spasm of chest muscle due to exercises.you need not to worry a lot. analgesics such as ibuprofen,muscle relaxant (thiocolchiside) and ice will decrease pain .deep breathing exercises will also be beneficial. if pain does not subsides within 5-7 days then consult to an orthopaedician . Hope this helps.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ",Hello. 32 year old female with constant pain under right ribs mainly in back. Helps to put pressure on my back side by ribs. Lots of discomfort and seems a tad worse after I eat. Have been exercising with turbo kick and wondering did I pull a muscle in this area or is it something I should go in for? -232218,What causes pain in the testicle and abdomen after having sex?,"HelloThanks for query.Change in colour of the semen is mostly due to infection of the prostate which is common after the endoscopic surgery for removal after the mass in bladdr, .It will get cured with antibiotics taken for 4 weeks .Dr.Patil. ",I had two surgeries about 2 weeks ago...first for a kidney stone removal and then another surgery to remove a blood mass in my bladder. They may have had to cauterize some bleeding from my prostate. My semen is oddly tan or not clear. I also got an infection. I believe epidemistis and am on a two week course of CIPRO . Can you tell me what this is? -243090,"Suffer from drug abuse, PTSD, bipolar disorder and chronic depression. Need help",Hi there ~I understand your concerns. Pain in the testicles and groin area are related. If the ultrasound was negative for hernia you should be tested for or screened for sexually transmitted diseases. Pain in the rib cage seems like an entirely different issue. I think you should see a surgeon to have the region checked out and find out if you have a varicocoele or the testicular veins. I also think that a urinalysis should be necessary.I hope this helped. Take care of yourself and have a lovely day! ,I had pain start in my right testicle for a few months. Always thought I was sitting wrong as right testicle would always be pushed up do it was uncomfortable. then the pain travelled from right groin up to rib cage. Just below waist line is tender all around groin and right testicle. Had an ultrasound of the area just below waist for possible hernia. Results were negative. I haven't moved in any way that would cause injury -121978,"What could it be if having abdominal pain, blood in stools, pain while passing stools?","Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would go for a liver function tests, and an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out any pathology in the liver due to the anti cholesterol medications. Apart from that, I would also like to examine you clinically to rule out any pathology in the abdomen. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","I am a female 57, Hispanic and I have had several episode where a stabbing pain that runs across my abdomen. It also comes around to the back. It only last a couple of seconds. It's happened a few times. My stomach on the left side is a little puffy, and I burp alot. I have had a hysterectomy about 5 years ago. I have prediabetes and take lodine for arthritis. I also have hypothyroidism and have blood pressure and choleterol medications. Can you tell me what might this stabbing be. Thanks. oh i also have lipomas around my back and possibly under my rib cage." -229481,Suggest treatment for nightfall and premature ejaculation,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes referred to as impotence, is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection hard enough for sexual intercourse. Reason for ED could be physical or psychological. Many organic conditions such as diabetics, prostrate troubles, heart conditions can cause ED. You said your tests are OK. If it is satisfactory, the next reason could be psychological. Counseling and psychotherapy (talk therapy and CBT) are found effective for ED. Talk to a psychologist.Please understand masturbation in moderation is not harmful for your health. But in excess it is always harmful because it spends lot of energy. Physical activities like exercise and games, entertaining activities, education, career, interaction with friends and family help you abstain from the masturbation. Anxiety about masturbation is also unhealthy. You may consult a psychologist for further counseling and advise.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","i am just 26 and have got ED.I get erection but loose it quickly.I went to the clinic and had a blood test,urine test and semen test and found to be normal.I used to have khaini and also used to masturbate daily.What do you think would be the reason.Will Viagra solve my problem?I am really worried.plz help me." -145108,What causes a burning sensation when passing a stool ?,Thanks for the query Looks like you are having a nerve irritation but it wont explain why exactly u are having the pain only while masterbating and not during intercourse. I suggest u use another method like a pillow from next time. If u have no problem getting the erection then u have little to worry Have a nice living ,"besides sit ups, what are the mussels and exercises you need to do to really build core strength?" -160343,Suggest treatment for swollen lymph node on back of the head,"Hello,See your doctor for an exam. That is the best way to make sure that there are no serious problems. It is very possible that this discomfort is from some stretching that occurred during pregnancy and as you say, just your body getting back into shape.Regards ","Hi, I seem to have a pressure like feeling that is on my right side some what above my hip area. It comes and goes. I also have lower back pain. I did just have a child 2 months ago, so I don t know if it is just my body trying to re-coup or if it is something else?" -31904,Can pregnancy happen after taking emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi, I think you can do a urine pregnancy test if her periods get delayed. If positive consult a doctor if you don't want pregnancy. Medicines are available for that. Ectopic pregnancy is very rare and can be diagnosed with ultrasound. So, if she develops severe pain and bleeding after her menses delay and pregnancy test is faintly positive, ectopic pregnancy can be suspected. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","hello sir, I am 24 yrs old male. today at around 5 pm, I had an unprotected intercourse with my girlfriend (age-22,average health, no serious aliments). within 2 hours, she took a emergency contraceptic pill. But, still, I am confused and worried. what's the next step. how will we get confirmed that no pregnency would occur. what is the right time from, now to have an pregnency test, if necessary. If pregnency occurs, how sooner can she go for an abortion. will it be safe for an abortion in case of ectopic pregnency...please sir, help me...otherwise a mistake at in the heat of the moment would our personal and social life...please sir...." -2822,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -214111,What causes bleeding gum?,Its good that you experience no post operative pain. You may get your other third molar also extracted but only after healing of this extraction socket otherwise you won't be able eat food from any side of your mouth. You can get it removed after 1 week. ,"Hi, I got my lower left wisdom tooth removed yesterday. It is not hurting at all. ( may be due to an antibiotic and a 500mg painkiller prescribed . I have been asked to take both thrice a day). Is it safe to remove my other lower right wisdom tooth tomorrow ( 2 days after the first one was removed ) I am 24 yrs old and I really dont have any problems with my wisdom tooths. But I was advised to have it extracted as the impact on the neighbouring tooth was angler. ( I am also leaving out of country for 2 yrs )" -190149,"Have stage 3 rectum cancer. Taking Coumadin for blood clots. Can hemp oil be taken for rectum, kidney and urethral canal?","Hi There are many types of lumps in the neck. Please get a FNAC(Fine needle aspiration cytology) of the swelling.It confirms whether the swelling is cancer or not. Till that report,we cannot say that the swelling is cancer. If you come back with the FNAC report, i will clarify further Wish you good health Regards ","I have a lump on my neck , my doctor says its a cancer tumor , she said not to worry about it. I wonder if she is right, if I squeeze the lump a really bad odor comes, sometimes I notice that my breathe smells like the odor when this happens the lump is extremly small. I was wondering if it could be draining down my throat and if it could be something other than cancer?" -123377,Are sore testicles and sore abdomen the symptoms of pre hernia?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM.You definitely need to get in touch with your doctor as you are experiencing signs of pain and tenderness. Patients suffering from bladder infection may also present with abdominal pain. I suggest you get in touch with your doctor and get the prescription of antibiotics changed as you do not seem to be responding to them. Thanks. ","I am about 4 weeks post op. I am experiencing pain on a level of about a 6 or 7 in my abdomen area. I am already on an antibiotic for a bladder infection and possible infection in my abdomen. I was also diagnosed with having a hematoma last week. The pain has not gone away, my stomach is swollen and tender to the touch. Do I need to call my doctor?" -245227,I am very lazy & depressed in my life. what to do ?,if ur so stressed go out during weekend wid her......cll her in between r smsm her mayb a word r a sentence wud b perfectly 5n....whn u cum bak frm work ask her hw is ur day dear...giv a helping hand for small things nd if u cant do eny above bfore going 2 sleep ask her hw ws her day say abt ur day give her kiss and tap her....say gudnt dear hold each other sleeppp......   it will surely chng ur life........i bet its frm my personal experience ,i am a software engineer i am not finding time to spend with my family ..which is making my relationship with my wife very weak and i am frustrated with this..i donno how to come out of it can i meet a psychiatrist?? -158484,Should the ER be visited for intense knee pain after an injury?,Hello welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.You can have Compressive neuropathy and by nerve compression pain and tingling can occur. MRI scan can be done to rule out it. Pregabalin prescribed for neuropathic pain. If needed surgical management done for nerve compression. Investigate with vitamin B12 and blood sugar as well. Investigate with chest x ray as some dyspnea also present. I suggest you to consult physician for examination.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Help. I am in severe pain from behind my left shoulder blade all the way down my left arm and tingling fingers. I have previously been diagnosed with a couple discs out and arthritis. In 2007. This pain began a month ago and I have tried everything I know of. Starting to effect my breathing. Wake up in major pain. Thank you, Shannon" -51008,What does enlarged heart or water in heart indicate?,yes.if clexane is the only anticoagulant you are on- you do need to continue the injections until you get back from holidays and discuss about going on oral medications (DOACS- direct acting oral anticoagulants) will be better. I will recommend Apixaban- but this needs to be discussed with your cardiologist/ family physician. please persevere with cjexabe for now- rotate injection site to avoid bleeding on the site or even abscess formation. ,"I am taking clexane and had my second injection about 10 hours ago and the injection area is still bleeding slightly but continuously. I am taking the clexane for fibulation. please advise whether i should continue with the medication because i am on holidays.Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here..." -136731,"Asthma, fingernails white, pain under breast hurts to breathe. Treatment?","Hi, As your son is having asthma, he is put on Cap Budecort. Budecort is steroid. It is used for maintenance treatment of asthma. While withdrawing the drug you have to make sure that some other drug is available to take care of asthma for your son. If you discontinue drug suddenly, it might provoke acute asthma attack. So discuss with your treating physician regarding withdrawing medicine. The drug needs to tapered slowly. I hope I have answered your query. In case of doubt feel free to consult. Best regards, Dr. Neelam. ",my son is 4yers old its been two year since he is using budecort respules 0.5mg. he has acute atsma. nand since he is using the budecort he did not get any atack.... shall i continued the budecort? for how long he will use it? since he was born he was having respiratory problem he could not breath on his own he was under cpap for 4 day and when he was 3month the doctor diagnose he is bronchilitise and when he was 1 doctore diagnose him atsmatic -212236,What causes severe pain in the gums around a tooth?,"Hi..Thanks for the query..Well, light brown line on both sides of the tooth can be stains over the tooth or can be due to tooth decaying at the sides or proximal surfaces..It can be confirmed only with a clinical evaluation..In case of it is left over stain then scaling of the tooth can help in its removal.In case if it is due to decay then filling the tooth with tooth coloured resin based cement can help..Hope this information helps..Regards.. ","I have a light brown line on either side of one tooth. They each start at the gum and then go down the line of the tooth. I floss and brush and nothing comes up. The rest of the gum isn't painful, puffy, or doesn't bleed. I just got my teeth cleaned by the dentist last week. just wondering what it might be?" -208044,How to get rid of graphite addiction?,"Hi, I understand your concern. -. First keep a record of his temperature reading of the fever by using thermometer for 2 days every 2hourly.Sometime body gets warm,because of weakness,still temperature remains normal. - If you find definite rise/fall in temperature, your child needs an expert child specialist's consultation, needful investigations & specific treatment. - The blood in vomit must be due to starving out of loosing appetite. Offer him cold milk( not freezed)/non spicy food to avoid it, Consult your doctor for use of Ranitidine syrup., in case it repeats. - For lac of appetite, mild rise in body temperature- he needs- - Rest, easy to digest, nutritive diet that he likes.( Chicken soup/boiled egg, Fresh fruits/juices)in multiple small servings - Vitamin( specially B complex )supplements help in raising appetite level.Ideally lacto bacillus containing tonic help. - Protect him from extreme weather/ allergens/ unhealthy food till he regains his resistance. He should be all right within 15 days. Thanks. ",Hi .....my 4 yr old grandson has been sick for 2 weeks he feels bad off and on isn t eating much has seen MD 3 times and been to er they can t find anything wrong but he has fever off and on......but tonight when he vomited it was bloodand i Am really afraid for him any ideas what it might be? -216792,Can applying rum on broken tooth cause toothache and numbness?,"HiIn regard to your query,clindamycin is antibiotic which is usually prescribed to patients who are sensitive to pencillins and it not a drug of choice for tooth sensitivity. you might be having sensitive because of dissolution of cement at the crown site. Secondly, after the root canal treatment tooth will be non vital which means no life in the tooth so i think you might be having pain rather than sensitivity.I would strongly recommend you to stop using drugs and please visit your dentist.For sensitivity you can use VANTEJ tooth paste than the regular one this might be helpful. ","Had a root canal and crown on bottom left (last) about a month past; my regular dentist put me onclindamycin 150m but the tooth is still very sensitive. should I see a root canal specialist, or what do you suggest? I am still on the meds he gave me. thanks" -140097,What causes back pain with lethargy and lack of appetite?,Dear patientSacraization of lumbar vertebra is compatible with normal living and will not produce any symptoms. You might be getting pain in back and legs due to slipped disc. How was disc prolapse diagnosed? Was mri of spine done? If not done previously I would advise to go for mri of lumbosacral spine with screening of whole spine which will lead to confirm diagnosis and helps in planning treatment. Since u have undergone all conservative measures and if mri shows significant disc prolapse Next option is surgical excision of disc(discectomy ).It can be done with endoscope and minimal incisions. Please consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby you and take his advise for this. All the best. ,"I have been diagnosed with a sacralisation of the L5 and also had a slipped disc last year. I tried all kind of treatment laser, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, conservative medcines, has an infiltration procedure. But still not helping. It still hurts and I cant walk. what do I nedd to do to get relief." -139845,What causes back pain and difficulty in breathing?,"HI welcome to HC MI have gone thru your query regarding your daughter 's lower back pain , That may have been caused by muscle pull by a jerk ,she must have faced while skating . Double jumps on the ice will aggravate it further . Refraining from doing any spins or other movements helps in early recovery I would like to suggest you to continue to treat her at home with heat pack. Also apply analgesic ointment on the effected area .Slow motion action is permitted till the problem persists . There is no better option than physical exercise. walking is the best exercise to begin with also gives you well shaped body . Modification in your life style , food habits -include fiber,essential nutrients & antioxidants in natural form ,cheeze, milk , butter , veges ,fruit , with required work out , Yoga , pranayam deep breathing ,Kpalbhatti Rolling When you are healthy , are the pillers of our strong immune system responsible for healthy disease free life .Give her Termeric powder1/2 spoon with hot milk before BF and Bed time helps alley pain of injury .>Always remember, if pain is severe or incapacitating, please see your doctor / professionalHope this helps solves your query .Take care .All the best .Get well soonDon't hesitate to come back in case of any further query . ","Hello, my ten year old daughter is a figure skater. On Monday morning while bringing her skate toward her head, she felt a sharp pain in the lower right side of her back. The pain is localized and continues to be sharp only when she disturbs it. She can still perform double jumps on the ice without feeling any pain. However, she is refraining from doing any spins or other movements that will aggravate it. Should I continue to treat it at home with ice and heat? What do you think happened?" -155684,What may be the cause of intense pain in wrist after an injury?,"Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",why do both of my arms hurt after a coughing fit and continue to hurt? i have been to the ER twice for this no diagnosis but going to prescribe antibiotics first time then second time extra strength tylenol. i told extra strength tylenol doesn t work. -159896,What could a fluid-filling indentation (on running/lifting) on lower leg indicate?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.With such presentations in my clinic, I would first rule out serious condition as septic arthritis in the knee joint from the general bacteremia which usually present by pain , redness and hotness .Knee Ultrasound could help you to confirm infection.Also duplex ultrasound should be done to exclude any vascular insult can cause painful calf muscle. ","Was diagnosed with bacterial sepsis from a open wound last wed. Dr did not hospitlize me ohly gave me Levofloxacin. It took care of the redness and infection at the site. I was on 500 Mg 1x a day. I take my last pill tomorrow. But as of Sunday my right knee started aching dr said side effect from the med. Now it has spread both my knees hurt left one feels stiff, muscles in my calf ache all the way down to my ankle bone on both legs. Is this a reaction to the meds or does this have something to do with the septis in my bloodstreat" -129326,"What could cause itching in the hands, nausea, chest pressure and shortness of breath after using a hair dye?","Hi, The diagnosis is possible by skin prick test performed in your forearms skin or specific IgE tested in your blood. These symptoms might be from house dust mites or/and mold allergy which in fall and winter are much more present in the house or other environment so the symptoms are more severe. The allergy from these allergens can cause the symptoms that you described. Apart the allergy you might have sinusitis so you should see an ear, eye and nose specialist. The doctor will recommend you a X-ray of your sinuses. Until you have your appointment with your doctor you can take antihistamines, it will help. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Gjustina Loloci, Allergist and Immunologist ","Only when the temperature drops in the fall, winter, and spring do I get sever pressure on forehead, sore throat , dry cough, and pressure and congestion of chest and lungs. I have seen a neurologist who found no abnormalities but suggested I see an ear, eye, nose or allergy specialist. Antihistamines help. These symptoms disappear in warmer temperatures in the fall, spring and in the summer. Right now my head feels like it going to explode, have a sore throat, dry cough and my chest and lungs feel pressure and congestion. Is this an allergy, what medication can I take, and is this condition curable? Can you make a diagnosis and if I can t see a specialist tomorrow what medicine if any, can I take?" -157179,What could cause sudden weakness and numbness in the leg?,"Hi, As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Tramadol for pain relief. if symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. An X-ray neck is required to rule out conditions like cervical spondylitis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I have pain in the back of my neck and also in the front around the collar bone. Has been going on for a few weeks. The pain seems to be worse with very slight movements. I do have arthritis but it is becoming very bothersome. I have had herniated discs in the back of my neck in the past but this feels different. -222945,Suggest remedies for high blood sugar level.,"Hi,Thank you for choose Health Care Magic. I read carefully your query and I understand your concern.You should eat carbohydrate because they give you fuel, and you should monitor or count the carbohydrates to monitor the insulin intake(that I suppose you take because you have so much time diagnosed with diabetes)because the eat more carbohydrate can get your blood glucose high and eat less can get you a low glucose blood level.The carbohydrate are simple like sugar and other is complex like carbohydrate found in beans, nuts, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, you should prefer the complex one because they increase gradually the glucose in blood when they are eaten.The carbohydrate containing foods are: breads, cereals, pasta, rice, grains, starchy (potatoes ,peas etc) and no starchy vegetables(broccoli ,carrots ,greens etc),milk and yogurt, fruits and juice and foods with no carbohydrates are meat ,fish, poultry ,eggs ,cheese ,fats ,oil, butter etc.You should choose whole grain breads, brown rice, raw fruits and vegetable, nuts, low fat/ no fat milk and yogurt, unsweetened beverages.One carbohydrate serving equals to 15 grams of carbohydrates that is contained in one slice bread, 1/3 cup dry pasta or rice, 1/2 cup starchy vegetables etc.For a better determination of your carbohydrates diet you should go to a dietitian to calculate it depending on your insulin intake.Hope I give answer to your problem. Feel free to ask me againTake care,Dr .Marsida JANKO ",Im a diabetic for over 40 yrs it still not under control. it in morn over 200 an in the eveing it can be down to like 170 but only if I have things to do..im 70 yrs old so im not a great cook but I do know my chicken ham an stuff . I just noticed carb is very important to keep down.. but how much carb a day.. on a bread package it say 15 carb at 60 % for two slices of bread what does that meanat 45 caliores each -25832,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -215850,What causes foul smell and decay post a broken wisdom tooth?,"HiWith your query, as such we need to examine your oral cavity for any tongue tie presence since this is the most common reason if it is present is present you may have to go for excision which is minor procedure and other reasons are macroglossia etc... kindly visit your dentist for the needful.sometimes even the alignment of teeth may also result in slipping of the words you pronounce ",I will be applying for admission to various B-Schools in the upcoming few months. I sometimes have problem with my speech. problems such as slurring when speaking too quickly and getting stuck on pronounciation of some words. I feel this can let me down in my admission. Where can i find a good speech therapist in Kolkata? Please advice. -16604,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -132234,Suggest treatment for asthma,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern as such you have not mentioned here what type od allergies you have if this the asthmatic attack then this need to be treated with bronchodilator and antihistamine and some time steroid also be given according to age and gender and weight which is missing here, take care and have a nice day. ",I have many allergies and take multiple medicines to help. I have been having constant chest pain in the middle of my chest and have been having to use my inhaler more. Of corse allergies are really bad this year but I am worried about the chest pain -62769,What causes excess coughing and pain in stomach?,"HiThanks for your query at HCM.I understand your concern and situationThe patients of Lyme disease have rash, called erythema migrans, is one of the hallmarks of Lyme disease. Some people develop this rash at more than one place on their bodies. Flu-like symptoms. Fever, chills, fatigue, body aches and a headache may accompany the rash.I suggest you to take rest and get tested by a physician.Take careDr Sheetal Verma ","Yes, I have had a low-grade fever, body aches, cough, severe congestion and enlarged glands for approximately 4 days. I was thinking that it was just a virus exacerbated by allergies, however, I can t help but be concerned about lyme disease. How should I proceed with dealing with this. I m miserable." -168478,Suggest remedy for tenderness in left wrist,"Hello, I have studied your case. This can be pain due to stretching of nerve .Complain suggest disc pain leading to radicular pain below knee.Due to compression of this nerve root in spine there is pain in your knee.I will advise you to do MRI spineFor these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic [pregabalin] medication can be started consulting your doctor.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Also examination of knee joint is important to rule out local knee pathology.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ",I woke up two weeks ago and the inside of my right knee was tingling/numbness feeling! Later that week I squatted down to pet a dog and barley had the strength to stand back up ! I went to the chiropractor he said it may be my hip flexor... Not my back and I should try stretching it!! It has not gotten better or worse just annoying and concerned! -38593,"Pimple on chin to the jaw, sore jaw. Is the pimple on the nerve?","Hi , Thanks for writing in. Acne is treatable now.With correct treatment all your pimples,scars and dark spots can be treated. To start with you have to apply Brevoxyl cream twice daily . Also you can use anti acne face wash like Brevoxyl face wash. For dark spots you can apply GLYCO A 12 cream over the face . With all these medications sun protection is very important.You should use good quality sunscreen like photoban acqua gel.Apply it every 3-4 hourly starting 9 AM in morning.Regular sunscreen use will lighten the spots early. Cryotherapy and chemical peeling can give you fast and long lasting results.They are available at dermatology clinics. Discuss the option of chemical peeling with your dermatologist.It will have rapid effect. Will reduce the oil secretion and pimples effectively. Hope this helps. Regards. dr Sudarshan. MD dermatology. ",I have a pimple on my chin that wont come to a head. The sensitivity of the pimple has moved down my chin to my jaw. Now my jaw is incredibly sore and it keeps getting worse? Is that underground pimple on a nerve or what? It kinda feels like there s a trail of something under the skin. Like the pimple had a tail under the skin -204636,Suggest treatment for diarrhea in a 3 months old child,Hi...by what you quote I feel that he might be having hypothermia or low body temperature. This is not a good sign. The little circles under the skin are suggestive of status marmoratus a temporary skin condition which occurs due to lower body temperature.This could be due to viral illness too. But I suggest you consult a physician immediately or get to an emergency room.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My son has a fever of 100.3 complaining of being unusually cold , he has a mild headache his feet and hands feel like ice very cold , also has cramping gassy stomach his forearms look like circles of pink and purple no visible rash but little circles under the skin can u suggest what this could be?" -23619,My kid's pulpectomy could not be completed as she was screaming. Will it bleed?,"Hello. It is normal for the pulp to bleed profusely when it is a little enlarged inside, like a polyp. The dentist could have easily managed her, had he given a local anesthesia (just a drop would have numbed it) directly inside the pulp when doing the root canal treatment. He could have then removed the pulp polyp and done the remainder. As soon as the pulp polyp is scraped away, the bleeding would have stopped instantly. Do not worry. In the next appointment, he may do it. Anyway, the bleeding is nothing to worry about, as it will not cause any severe pain now due to pressure. But, next time, when he opens it, ask him to put local anesthesia drop inside or inject it directly inside (all this after giving inhalation gas), and then do the procedure. For more information consult a pedodontist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/pedodontist ","Hello doctor, My daughter underwent a root canal. She is 4. The dentist tried to do it with gas and numbing it. She sat well through the drilling, then when he was doing the pulpectomy, she screamed and choked and flailed around. The dentist seemed unable to handle it all and he said she had a hyperemic pulp. He said he could not stop the bleeding. He was worried for my daughter from the crying and choking. So, he put a temporary filling over it and stopped. He said he was concerned it may bleed and cause pressure inside the molar. Pain and or abscess or infection. I follow up with him in one week just to check it out. Is this something I should be concerned with or is it common? It sounds very scary that her tooth could be bleeding from inside. I am just wondering if I need a second opinion, she needs to see her pediatrician or what. I am nervous. Is this a common thing or do I need a new pediatric dentist?" -123122,Can pain on the left side of stomach be due to appendicitis ?,"Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic .From my clinical experience I would like to suggest that you might be suffering fom the adverse effects of 'Crocin '(paracetamol ,generic name-acetaminophen ). Paracetamol is metabolised by the liver and is hepatotoxic; side effects are multiplied when combined with alcoholic drinks, and very likely in chronic alcoholics or patients with liver damage. Prolonged daily use increases the risk of upper gastrointestinal complications such as stomach bleeding,and may cause kidney or liver damage.Dosages exceeding 325 mg of paracetamol should be avoided due to risks of hepatoxicity .Crocin is an antipyretic and analgesic which means it can bring down the body temperature and reduce pains but it is not a treatment for fever .It might be that the general disease is progressing to its next level and you are experiencing the abdominal complications .I recommend visiting your GP and get yourself clinically evaluated for the exact cause of the fever and the GI symptoms .Pantosec -D would help more if you are also experiencing nausea and vomiting and heartburn .I would suggest not to self medicate at this point .Thanks . ","Hello! I had taken crocin for couple of days and I think from it only I developed a side effect of stomach bloating and any thing I eat even in a very small quantity, feels full. Some times I feel slight stomach pain also. Is this gas related problem? Will pantosec d help?RegardsPartha" -231011,What could be the reason for having brown streaks in my sperm?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum The rash and itching can be due to inflammation of foreskin or due to dryness of foreskin. So, please use lubrication and keep area clean for preventing this if not subsided please visit your doctor for ruling out the possibility of STDs causing this. All the best. ","I have a rash that recently developed on the shaft of my penis. It started with irritation around the rim of my penis head, and gets worse after sex. Now that has continued and a rash is developing on the shaft. It feel like a mosquito itch sensation and the discomfort is a 4 on a 10 point scale." -205829,What relieves the abdominal pain in a 4 month old having gastro enteritis?,Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are quite commonly seen in children. Most often multiple episodes could be due to unrelated infections. But anatomical abberations often predispose to UTIs and need to be excluded. A DMSA scan will help in finding it out.Swelling of the eyes could be due to lack of proteins in the blood. It could arise if the child is not feeding well. But a more important condition related to protein loss could be a condition called nephrotic syndrome which could have some connection to the UTI. Please visit a pediatrician and get the child evaluated. ,I m extremely concerned about my two yr old..She s had uti after uti for the past four months. She currently has another including red swollen eyes..I m not sure if this is the right place to ask but I need answers please help my email is YYYY@YYYY -158959,What causes fatigue and insomnia after a knee replacement surgery?,"Hello,Both Ibuprofen and Meloxicam are NSAIDs Drugs and both acts as a pain reliever. So, as a physician you can take any drug as per your choice.You can continue tablet Ibuprofen if you get better result by this. I will suggest you to consult with an orthopedician for Baker's cyst.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shyam B. Kale ",I have baker s cyst behind my right knee. Until this was diagnosed I had no trouble with my knee and now I understand the baker s cyst comes from arthritis that has caused fluids to collect (and not move in and out to lubricate the knee joint). I have been prescribed Meloxicam 7.5 once a day and it is not controlling the pain. I was taking ibuprofen and that worked better on the pain. Is it OK to take ibuprofen (or Motrin) which seem to work better or is the Meloxicam going to work after taking it longer. -142047,Suggest treatment for lower back pain,"Hello, Thanks for your query.Younger adults (e.g. 30 to 60 year olds) are more likely to experience back pain from the disc space itself (e.g. lumbar disc herniation or degenerative disc disease) or from a back muscle strain or other soft tissue strain.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","low back painthe past couple days my lower back and lower spine has been hurting really bad, yesterday I went poop (hadn't gone in 2 days) it was very little and had bright Ted blood..I'm not pregnant not even a chance I could be..the pain was so bad I felt like vometing what could be wrong?" -214418,Suggest remedy to front row teeth protruding out of mouth,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain in the tooth is because of the infection involving the pulp and the root tip of the tooth. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out the infection. If the tooth is infected then you can get the tooth restored with RCT. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hi there. About 6-7 months ago, i went to the dentist and had one tooth extraction & one filling. Now, months later, the tooth i had filled has become very painful. I can't eat because it hurts to bite down, i can't sleep because of the level of pain i'm experiencing. I am absolutely terrified of dentists, so what should i do?" -244999,26 years old has numbness in left hand wrist. Is it fibermylgia or slip disk ?,"GO SEE A PSYCHIATRIST is my first advice. I have a rule of thumb that anyone who has so much enough contact with reality to say ""I feel paranoid"" is not actually gone into the pure psychotic state that the thoughts can be called Paranoid. In my experience only chronically psychotic people have had that experience to recognise their paranoia and state so...not a 18 year old (I guess you have not been chronically psychotic, right?) Your symptoms are suggestive of severe depression and hence my advice is again GO CONSULT A PSYCHIATRIST GOOD LUCK ","I m 18 and i have been severly paranoid for as long as i can remember, as a child i rarely spoke, and as the years went by i developed extreme anxiety , and depression . My mood goes from being extremely hyperactive, to crying my eyes out for no apparent reason, to so angry that i terrify my parents, even though i dont Feel angry at all. i have conversations in my head all day every day, basically non stop. I used to be an A grade student, but now i find it hard to even concentrate on a book i m reading. I have tried to kill myself many times, and i dont know what to do. Please help me." -16865,Are children with VSD more prone to infections?,Hello. I can understand your concerns. For further information consult a child health specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/child-health-specialist ,"Hi doctor, I have a 6 week old child with a VSD. He has had nasal congestion for over a week and developed wet cough 3-4 days ago. Since then, it has alternated between being wet and dry. His nasal mucus has continued to be present. He grunts or yells sometimes when he coughs and coughs 3 or 4 times in a row. Due to which his face turns red. He is presently taking Lasix. He has been to urgent care who diagnosed him with a URI. I would like to have a second opinion regarding the same. Please help." -155070,Will nurokind cause improvement to my nerve problems?,"Hi, As it's a spiral fracture diagnosed on an x-ray, is it a hairline fracture or dislocated fracture. If it's under a cast and hairline fracture than it might take some time to heal. Usually lower limb fracture needs 4-6 weeks of immobilisation. And the needle and pins are only decided if it's a dislocated fracture. Post the immobilization execution of exercise is always advised for good outcome score. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",My 4 year old son has a spiral fracture of the tibia yesterday late afternoon. We went to ER where they put a temporary cast on and we will see an orthopedic doctor tomorrow morning for casting. Should I expect that he will need pins or surgery? Will it be an option to get a waterproof cast for swimming once he is able to put pressure on it? -115602,"Are the metrogyl, zerodol, becosule right medications for ulcer?","Hi,Although the safety of Phenolphthalein on the kidney and liver has not been established however Phenolphthalein has been withdrawn from the market in the U.S.because of potential carcinogenicity.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","sir,very glad to meet u , iam using y-lax medicine for the past 8 months .is phenolphthalein in y-lax effects liver and kidneys .becoz iam using it for fissures problem and they are operated and removed and doctor suggested some other laxatives and only y-lax is effectively works on me.plz guide me." -103729,What is the treatment for chest pain and breathing problems?,"Hello,Cough and breathing difficulties are commonly seen with bronchitis. So better to consult a pulmonologist, and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don't worry, your brother will improve with all these.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ","my brothr have problem for breathing while cough. feels stop breathig since last two days . yesrday we went to doctor ENT specialist and she told due fungal infection the the problem and gave medicine, tonight he feels the difficulty for breathig is more while coughing. please advice what do in trcur distict to consult wich doctor/ hospital" -229872,Suggest remedy for enlarged prostate and thickening of urinary bladder wall,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Heart beat becomes faster on many occasions and due to many reasons. The current problem seems to be anxiety and obsession. Don't worry. You are already on an appointment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","Hi I bought a vibro machine, I went on it for 10 mins a day for a week and now I when I m in bed and turn over my heart beats really fast and I can feel it in my chest also during the day I am aware of my heart beat... I would go to my doctors but I work days and don t get in till after six ... Any advice would be great thanks sarah" -119370,What are the sudden episodes of severe labor pain?,"Hi , Welcome to the HCM.Since you have been diagnosed gor Hepatitis BAg positive.That means you have active viral infection. You had stopped this drug after discussing with your doctor. If after one year you again got the pain that might be because of undelying hep.B disease.My opinion would be get an ultrasound abdomen to rule out further detoriation of liver and then you can have this drug after discussing with your doctor.Regards,Dr.Maheshwari ","Sir, my name is Tola, reactive to hbsag. I used livolin forte for about a year, the doctor later asked me to stop. Its roughly a year now i v not been on lovolin or any other medication but I most time feel pains in my right abdomen under the ribs and pains in my right illiac fossa. Pls sir, can I resume using the livolin forte? Thanks" -37773,Why am I unable to conceive after a miscarriage ?,Hi You will have to undergo further treatment with ovulation induction drugs etc to get pregnant.See a fertility specialist also.More tests need to be done. ,"Iam 30 years old and my height is 5feet 1 inch ,my weight is 55kg.I got married since twoyears back . till now I dint conceive ,Iam doing pcos treatement During the medical treatment , I conceived , but unfortunately I had misscarriage . After my misscarriage my periods become irregular, on taking duphaston only ,I get my period.will there is a chance to become pregnant on pcos" -5216,I am having anxiety and my blood report shows some changes. What should I do?,"Hello. First of all, your reports are all normal except for some infection in the urine. For that, I advise a test called urine culture sensitivity and revert back with the report. Your triglyceride is slightly low. That does not mean anything. It does not mean you have a problem in absorption or malnutrition or hyperthyroidism.Even your HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) is within the normal limits. So there is no problem in sugar metabolism. Now coming to your query adrenal fatigue, no it does not happen due to excess stress or anxiety. Our body is capable of handing 1000 times the normal stress level. So just relax. I feel there is no problem in your body but there are some psychological issues that might be the cause of your stress and anxiety which need to be addressed. I advise you to consult a psychiatrist for that. I do not think any dietary supplement can help in stress. I advise you to learn yoga and meditation. That will help you a lot. You can also start taking tablet Nexito (Escitalopram) 5 mg every night until you meet your psychiatrist. ","Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. My main problem in life seems to be way too much anxiety. That is the main reason I went to the doctor to get a blood test. I got my blood and urine tests reports and these are the things that I think should be noted. Good LDL cholesterol: 106 mg/dl (should be under 130). Good HDL cholesterol: 77 (should be over 40). Low triglycerides 33 mg/dl (should be between 35-149). Normal HbA1C 5.3 % (should be between 4.5-6.2). A bit high average blood glucose 105 mg/dL (should be between 70-100). For my urine test, there was a trace of leukocytes and many bacteria. My blood urea nitrogen (BUN) was a bit low 6 (should be between 7-22). Everything else came out in normal ranges. My question is, could I possibly have adrenal fatigue from my high anxiety and stress levels all the time? With the research I have done so far, my body seems to have been in some sort of infection, but I have not been sick, but I have felt like I was about to get sick about three times in the last month. So I am not sure, but my kidneys may not be working properly, and could not this also be caused by too much anxiety? I may have a thyroid problem because of the low triglycerides. It is either hyperthyroidism or malnutrition, my body is not able to absorb or process nutrients properly. I do not eat a low-fat diet. If I have hyperthyroidism, I do not want to treat the thyroid to mask the symptoms, I want to get rid of the cause. So if the cause of my thyroid problem is anxiety (and all the other health problems I have), would not it be better to treat the actual cause, rather than the symptoms? It also looks like my body is not able to process sugar properly (I have semi-high blood glucose, but basically perfect cholesterol levels). Could this all be a result of my high anxiety, causing physical problems in my body? I prefer to go a natural route to solve my problems. I have heard that taking GABA supplements could lower anxiety levels. However, at this point, I am also open to a prescription form of anti-anxiety medication if necessary. I do not want to take anything to mask my problems. If I take any medicine, I want it to solve my problem. What I could do about it?" -40430,What causes dry patch of skin on my inner thigh?,"Hello. Thanks for your query on healthcaremagicThe rashes on your inner thighs are most likely a fungal infection of the groins(Tinea cruris). Tinea classically presents with annular patches with central clearing and peripheral raised, red, scaly margin which extends outwards.I would suggest an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks.An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching.In addition to the topical antifungal, I usually also ask my patients to take an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole or itraconazole. However, as these are prescription products you need to visit a dermatologist for a prescription.Regards ","hi, I have a patch of skin on one side of my inner thigh close to my vagina that is itchy and when I scratch it there is a sort of white powder that comes off it, there is also like a small red line of bumps that link around the edge of the itchy part. Anything would help thanks." -44703,What is the treatment for skin rash?,"Hi, The rash could be an eczema or a tinea infection (fungal infection). Eczema could be managed by steroid cream whereas tinea infection worsens with steroid. So, I request you to consult your dermatologist for arriving at a final diagnosis and for initiating proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",hi i have a re-occuring itchy red rash on my left buttocks cheek and I have been to the doctor and dermatitis took blood and cultures and tested negative for herpes so what could it be? went to a doctor that says it s poison ivy but wasn t never sitting or rolling in poison ivy -207720,What causes crying in baby while urinating?,"As ur baby is three month old, U hve to give 90 ml in each feed... But that should not be fixed... This is minimum... If he requires more in terms of quantity or amount, u should give it... ","Hi, ve a three month old baby and was advised to give lactogen as a top up as she did not have enough weight. The measurement says 90ml,six xfeeds.....should I give 90 ml for each feed....or should I totally give 90 ml only.the doc asked me to follow the first week feeding schedule" -162561,Suggest treatment for acute nervous breakdown,"HiIt's better to be on Aleve for long term treatment.If severe pain ,then add tramadol 100 mg two or three times a day as per necessity.Aleve can be taken twice a day...for precaution for gastritis prevention,may add pantaprazole or rabeprazole 40 mg once a day on empty stomach in the morning before breakfast.Rely more on phys therapy,heat,massage , application of voveran TPS gel to joints after hot fomentationConsult an orthopedic surgeon for prescription,if he agrees to my suggestionBest wishes ","I was put on suboxone for 20 months of pain. All testing was negative, have had mri s injections etc. and no diagnosis. Initial rx very effective for pain relief and was my old normal self. Was changed to a generic and pain is returning and now have chills and joint pain which i never have had before. I am trying to find out what first rx was so i can ask for it specifically when i refill my current rx." -212789,What causes painful large bump on upper part of gums?,in case of swollen gums the line of treatrment is use warm saline gargles and gum paints.if scaling is necessary go with scaling ,"my son is 18 mths old he is getting his first set of molers,the problem is that his gums are very swollen and sore and i think he is also getting in his eye teeth.will he be able to eat solid foods soon and how long does the swelling and pain last i have been giving him teething rings and baby orajel for the pain for food he is drinking well lots of milk and water baby food and mashed potatoes and apple sauce, will he be back to normal soon i hope so it started ruffly on Jan 10/15 todays date is Jan 13/15 i called my dentist they said there is nothing that tey can do for him." -104,I get bloody semen with clots and pain in my right testicle. What is my problem?,"Hello. Hematospermia (blood in semen), is fairly common. Generally it is not considered as a sinister sign. There are whole list of possibilities for this theoretically, but once we ensure it is not due to sinister cause and rule out treatable causes say like infections we do not beyond that as it will not affect the management. Sinister causes mainly prostate and testicular cancers. At your age prostate cancer is extremely unlikely but need to ensure no testicular problem. With your symptoms with testes, you need another scan to be on safe side as the scope for examination to be conclusive. I suspect you have epidydimal cysts which are very common and can cause pain, etc. So if the scan does not show anything other than this, I would not worry about it at all. I think the rash is completely unrelated to this or any of your urological problems. Nor the rash or hematospermia is related to old history of chlamydia. Since you have not had any other urinary symptom, I would not worry much about other tests related to urinary tract. However, I would also recommend sending semen for culture to see any infection in it. Lastly about prostate cancer virtually unheard in your age. Finger examination of prostate, PSA blood test and MRI scans of prostate are the screening tests in general. But not something I would recommend if testes scan comes back normal and if you are still worried an MRI then will be helpful as last resort. Idiopathic. Testicular pathology. Ultrasound scan of testes. Ideally an examination of genitals including prostate by a clinician. Semen culture. Idiopathic. Hematospermia. With reports. ","Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. I have not had any previous health problems, non-smoker, and non-drinker. Generally, I am feeling fine. For the past six months, I have produced bloody semen with blood clots and producing more recently. I have also recently started feeling mild pain behind my right testicle. Occasionally, my left testicles seem to change in size slightly and seem to almost disappear and the right testicle becomes quite tender and firm. I had an ultrasound scan about six years ago and there was found some cyst but little concern. About a week ago, I sensed a small lump rising above my right testicle to my lower abdomen, it was uncomfortable but I slept and the discomfort eventually went away. I see little blood-colored spots appearing on my arms and torso perhaps resembling perhaps petechiae and have an area of this rash on my torso that I am not sure may be related to my concern? I have been taking Azithromycin since yesterday incase it may be a virus or something bacterial but it does not seem to be helping the problem. I had a blood test in January 2020, but have not been able to make a follow-up blood test yet. Not sure why it might be necessary. What does the problem sound like to you?" -208628,Suggest treatment for oozing sores on ankles of a child,"Your child may have had early closure of the metopic suture, one of the seams of the skull that close during early childhood. When a suture closes early, there can be narrowing of the area that would have grown if the suture remained open a normal amount of time. The metric suture, in the middle of the forehead, continues on to the sagittal suture which goes from the forehead straight back to the back of the head. Closure of these sutures is not of any clinical significance but can present concern about cosmetic appearance. Most of the time this is not an issue for the child as it is so mild as to be unnoticed unless one looks very closely. The only concern for early suture closure arises when there is closure interfering with brain growth in two directions. Then surgery to reopen the sutures is done. Your child will be a normal child and the appearance you are so concerned about now will seem like nothing in the future. ",Please help me..... My baby 2.5 years....he is pretty normal in every thing....talk and make sentence of 3 words even more...count from one to ten in english and arabic....tell me the sound of animal if i asked him....kow some colours and do matchs....walk and run and eat normally.... He have congenital aortic valve stenosis....had congenital inguinal hernia operation when he was 40 days....have upper libial fernula.... When he was 1.5 years i began to fell a ridge on his forhead...but not seen....just felt it....its more promenant in between brows and then it fades up ward to become promenant again beneath hair.... I was not o much concerneed and i felt its normal thing....but 2 monthes ago he hit his forhead at a pointed end of table....he had sever hematoma....we went to ER and did CT scan....doctors said it was so normal...i didnt ask him about the ridge...but other doctor point on the CT on the site of ridge and said that is becouse he is a child !!!...now the hematoma go....but the ridge is seen....there is a soft pulge over it (not bone)then when i press i fell the bone ridge....is that because of the hematoma????my child have metopic cranio????or just a ridge????will he be normal child?????does that ridge can affect him now????i read that the suture close at age of one year....and he is now 2.5 y...so where is the problem????and if there is no neurological problem ..what about his look????will that ridge fade and dissappearwhen he gets older????he loss some wieght this days ...that may the cause it bec -204166,Suggest treatment for hallucination in a child,many thanks.These can be normal movement of the legs due to pains and shivering etc.BUt if problem persist then take a video picture on your mobile phone and present to our forum or show to pedaitric neurologist.To exclude needs further investigations like EEG and Brain MRI ,"I noticed my 29 month old son leg shaking when lying down on bed at nite, he later complained that it's painful.it happened once before that he was woken up by the pain in his led in the mid of nite.he's a healthy and active boy. Pls advise. thank you very much" -159168,Suggest treatment for piriformis syndrome,"Hello, I have studied your case.Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your fingers pain associated with it.I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.It can be due to various causes like sudden jerk to spine, due to facet arthritis, degenerative, due to chronic systemic disease like diabetes or hypothyroidism.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you are satisfied with answer do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","on my left hand my 2 middle fingers are going crooked and 1st joint closest to fingernnail hurts. I am 55 and there was no injury although I do have neuropathy, prediabetes, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis but the finger pain is within the last few months." -121464,"What causes lower abdominal pain, headache and upset stomach?","HelloPain in lower part of abdomen with gas formation on right side may be due to these reasons , these includes.1 Amoebic colitis , as this is a most common cause of such symptoms . Diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a physician , because in this disease usually colon is palpable and there is tenderness in this area. Stool examination shows Entamoeba histolica.2 Right renal colic ( calculus or urinary tract infection is another such cause . Get in blood for C B C , E S R , SERUM creatinine level . Urine examination for culture .3 Tuberculosis of large intestine is another such cause . Get in M R I of this areas .Blood examination for E S R ( if very high > 70-80 mm of 1st hour is suggestive of tuberculosis or any chronic infection long standing).At present deal as I mentioned above. Hope information will help you. Still no relief then consult a Gastro-enterologist and get his opinion. ","I have a problem that my lower right hand side of my abdominal.. i always have gas problem.. once i ll touch it beat like a drum.. corresponding to that it put pressure on my penis and bowels.. and sometime it gives me a pain.. like stretch in lower right hand side of my abdominal part.. and sometimes complete lower abdominal is full of gas.. and also give me a trouble in urine passage.. like white fluid, milky water in my urine.. once it passed away.. gas in the lower abdominal part would start releasing out.. please provide me the solution or please referred a doctor who can diagnose and provide me the medication.." -74102,What is the correct treatment to enable one to conceive?,"YOu can take VDM kit as it clears any underlying infection before IUI and leads to higher chance of sucessful pregnancy . SIDe effect are uncommon. I am giving a list of side effects it can cause but dont panic its very rare Abdominal pain, Abnormal liver function tests, Agranulocytosis, Alopecia, Anaphylaxis, Angioneurotic edema, Arrhythmias, Cholestatic jaundice, Confusion, Constipation, Convulsions, Darkening of urine, Deafness, Depression, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dyspepsia, Erythema multiforme, Flatulence, Furred tongue, G.I.Upset, Glossitis, Headache, Hepatitis, Hepatotoxicity, Hypersensitivity, Hypokalaemia, Insomnia, Leukopenia, Liver damage, Metallic taste, Nausea/vomiting, Neutropenia, Nightmares, Peripheral neuropathy, Pruritis, Psychosis, Rash, Skin rashes, Stevens-johnsons syndrome, Stomatitis, Taste disturbances, Thrombocytopenia, Thrombophlebitis, Torsades de pointes, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Urethral discomfort, Urticaria, Ventricular arrhythmias, Ventricular tachycardia, Weakness ","hi,i m 34, and detected with low sperm count. not too low 20 million. further i also have been dettected with vericocele. i want to go for IUI. but before starting treatment of iui my doctor has adviced to take vdm-kit for myself and wife.should i consider it. will it have any side effect." -250967,What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?,the postoperative pain can last last for 2 tom6 weeks. you did not mention how long ago you had the surgery. apparently there were extensive adhesions which have been repaired. ,"I had my ovary removed and they tried laperscopic but ended up having to cut during the surgery they removed alot of endometriosis that was wrapped around my colon and also found a hernia and repaired it, my question is how long do you think I will be down from this. I had a hysterectomy 2 yrs ago and was back to light work in 3 weeks I dont see that happening this time... alot of pain this time, what is your opinion?" -155131,Suggest treatment for L4/5 disc bulge,"Hello, Continue the medicine till week. post which starts exercise for knee muscles. like static hamstring and static quadriceps. post which resistance training should give excellent results. Most cases I see in my clinical experience of 12 years at your age have early signs of osteoarthritis of the knee. With exercise, they are better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","I suffering knee pain of both legs since last two week,age-32 ,wt-86 hig-164 cm. I married and have a son,9years old.I meet Dr.,take ex-ray and he told arthritis, prescribed tablet . signoFlam-before food,Digerab,Newbona plus-after food,Grandix (15 days). what do you suggest" -215641,What causes toothache and burning in gums/lips?,"Hi Sir/Mam,Buccal uprooting means torque in orthodontics which means moving the root. So uprooting here doesnot mean pulling out the teeth.The terms buccal means side towards the cheek like the term lingual means side towards the tongue.The sentence you have quoted might be saying about the features of brackets or wires used in orthodontics. So torque value incorporated in the bracket by its manufacturer helps in buccal uprooting.each bracket has slots.The orientation of the slots determines the torque value of that particular bracket.Hope your query is answered.please dont hesitate to contact me for further queries. ","Hi, I am a translator and I am working on an orhodontics now. I am looking for a meaning of ""buccal uprooting"" in this sentence: It can also be applied early in treatment in cases that require buccal uprooting of the lower posterior segments and upper arch expansion. I can understand that ""to uproot"" as to remove a tooth but I can´t cope with ""buccal"" in this context. How could you uproot only a buccal part of a tooth? Could you help me, please? Thanks, Marketa" -161308,What causes fatigue and body pain while on Atorvastatin?,"Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. In my opinion with your friends case its according to the stage of disease and his physical condition in most of cases it is ok for PTB patients to undergo knee arthroscopy but that decision is determined by the anaseathologist and your treating doctor . Tuberculosis is a condition which is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis and this condition affects lungs. Most common symptoms of tuberculosis include chronic or persistent cough and sputum production (if sputum contains blood this means that condition has advanced), fatigue, lack of appetite, weight loss, fever and night sweats.When it comes to the treatment option, you will be prescribed three or four different kinds of antibiotics and unfortunately you will have to take them for at least six months. And you must follow the instructions given by your doctor because if treatment doesn’t work you can find yourself in really big trouble as it also may affect the bones in late stages .Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,Any further clarifications feel free to ask. ","Hi...I have a friend who had been told that he has PTB fibrohazed right upper lobe....he s supposed to have operation on his right knee for arthroscopy, is it ok to undergo with the procedure even though he had been told about the PTB..he was given 2 weeks meds for it....thanks and will be waiting for your helpful reply...God bless..." -56645,How to improve ejection fraction rate?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Open heart surgery is advisable in children for congenital heart diseases. It is having excellent prognosis and we can achieve near normal heart functions with open procedure than closed one. Since your child is just 1.5 years old, better to go with best treatment and hence open surgery is advisable. Best center for such surgeries is Narayana Hrudayalaya in Banglore. So consult there. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your child. Thanks. ","My 1.5 Months old child is having a hole in the heart. I have been suggested a heart surgery. I am a resident of Barmer, Rajasthan. I can afford to travel anywhere in the country for the best surgiCal treatment. Kindly suggest the best ways. Is there any technology for surgery by binocular without an open heart surery." -34313,How to conceive while suffering from PCOD?,"Hello dearI understand your concernPCOS is very complex disease and difficult to manage sometime.But do not lose hope, pregnancy is possible once hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance has been corrected.Main aim is to regularize the period and correct hormonal imbalance.I would suggest to take treatment under the advise of the gynecologist.Clomiphene citrate first five day of period and progesterone pill in second half of the period will usefulContinue metforminFSH analogue can be usefulTake proper treatment for 6-8 months.Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regualr exercise (reduce 10-12 % body weight)Hope this may help youBest regardsDr. Sagar ","Hi I m,ruchi 7 years married 32 yr old and I hav a 6 yr daughter.I m trying to concieve for more than a year.I hv pcod all other reports are normal my doctor has prescribed me mefomin and cervifert..now I m very worried weather I ll be able to conceve or not ." -149190,"Could feeling wobbly, slightly off balance and mild headache be due to BP being 120/108?","Symptoms of DVT are•Swelling of the leg or along a vein in the leg•Pain or tenderness in the leg, which you may feel only when standing or walking•Increased warmth in the area of the leg that’s swollen or in pain•Red or discolored skin on the legRegardsDr De ","I'm a 21 year-old female (5'3"", 190 lbs). Three years ago, I was hospitalized for a DVT. I found out it was caused by Factor V Leiden and my birth control pills. Since then, I have been diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease and post thrombotic syndrome. I have since experienced chronic pain and swelling. However, 2 weeks ago, I was started on prozac for acute depression. About a week after beginning the prozac, I began to experience significant pain and swelling in my calf. I went to the ER and was told by 4 doctors that they believed I had a DVT. They got ready to admit me and then my ultrasound came back negative. I was told that it was likely that I had a blood clot that had not propagated enough to show up in the ultrasound. I was sent home with a script to get another ultrasound in 5-7 days. Since then, the pain and swelling have increased dramatically and is starting to move up towards my thigh. I'm afraid to go back to the ER because I am afraid that they will send me home again since it is before my follow up ultrasound. Is it likely that I have another DVT or could this be something else?" -74758,"Trying to conceive. Taking Bigomet, Fertomid, and Grapex. What can be done?","Hello, Thanks for the query, Many factors are responsible for selection of dominant follicle. Interaction between extra-ovarian and intra-ovarian factors that determine the fate of the follicle and the quality of the oocyte. Hormonal imbalance between LH and FSH results in atresia of follicle without it being dominant. PCOS is another condition where there are many small follicles and none being dominant. Treatment is to start gonadotrophins in first half of the cycle. Followed by folliculometry. Reduce weight if you are overweight, Eat balanced diet, Have a stress free life. Hope i have succeeded in answering your query. You could write to me for anytime for further clarifications, regards, Dr Nilofer ","i did scan on 10th day, 12th day and 14th day, scan centre said that again i have to cme on 16th day of my period for scan. all the three days reports says: No dominant folicille on Right overy and Left overy and Endometrial thickness is now at 6.9 (mm) i have showd the three days report to my doctor, she said, i can stop the folicular study. I have doubt that why there is no dominant folicille on my right overy and left overy, what is the reason for that??" -38012,Could I be pregnant with tiny peripheral follicles with centaral echogenic stroma in ovaries ?,HI welcome to HCM Siphene is used to induce ovulation (egg production). It increase the chance of pregnancy in women who are having trouble conceiving. Hope i have answered yor question take care! ,"Hi Sir, I am 24 yrs old. I had miscarriage 11/2 year back. My perroids are irregular after misacarriage. I undergone to USG. Results are endometrial lining appears intactand sixe 7.1mm. Both Ovaries appear normal size and show tiny peripheral follicles with centaral echogenic stroma.. finally impression is BPCO. my Doctor suggested me to take B long F100mg daily and Siphene50mg from Day2 to Day6. Ciuld you please let me know will I get concieve?" -225887,What does a bump over a lesion on the penile shaft indicate?,"Hi, I don't see you have any problem. A curved penis is normal and you cannot straighten it. There will not be any problem at all. Pain is normal when you try to bend your penis during erection. Premature ejaculation is psychological. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","Sir, the right side of my pennies is going to loose and nerves looks zigzag due to accident at the time of intercourse. It bent at the time of erection and feel pain also.My age 37.hight 6ft.No blood pressure, diabetes. Weight 80kg.I consult with a physician.My USG report is normal.problem of premature ejaculation and pain also there.please giver me proper meducation." -247983,What does pain below chin on right side indicate?,"hi,i appreciate your concern.it seems you have coccyxdynia,due to injury on hard seat while cycling.there seems to be injury to last fragment of tailbone,causing irritation and swelling.i usually advice my patients to take sitz bath ie sitting in lukewarm water in a wide utencil,for 5-7 days,take some safe painkiller,use sponge cushion for sitting,apply locally pain killer creams,use anaesthetic cream/gel in anus to help to pass faeces.get an x-ray done for pelvic area after consulting ortho expert.thanks i will be happy to answer further any query. ","Hello. I m a 20 years old girl. One day more than a week ago I believe I sat too long on a bicycle with a very hard seat and after I started feeling a bit pain on the tailbone area. But I didn t pay much attention to it and I continued using the bike maybe twice more. But 2 days ago I was in a lot of pain and when I checked it out in the mirror I saw that I had a bump on the right cheek of the butt (above the anus, near the tailbone area). Its not much red or irritated but it seems swollen and like the size of an almond and it does not look like it has created pus. Yesterday I started using Advil for the pain and it was effective, then the pharmacist gave me Eudorlin which I tried but it had no effect whatsoever for the pain. So today after a night with no sleep I went back to Advil. I m really nervous cause I can barely walk, I can t sit, and I m not at all comfortable laying down, (so I m not getting much sleep ). Right now I am not in the position to go to the doctor so I really hope you can help Sorry for the long post." -21031,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -7829,I burned myself with a curling iron. Will it leave a scar?,"Hello. I have gone through the clinical images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears to be a superficial burn but there is a risk of a superficial scar. It will not be very prominent and can go with time as you grow. I suggest you apply some ointment like Polysporin (Polymixin and Bacitracin) twice a day for early healing, prevention of infection and subsequent prevention of scarring. Usually, burns which heal within 10 to 14 days hardly leave any scar. Do not apply any steroid-containing ointment. I suggest you get yourself examined by a local dermatologist for better care. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor,I burned myself with a curling iron. It did not appear bad at first but a scab is forming. Will the burn leave a scar?" -40972,Suggest treatment for itching on scalp and hair fall,"Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itching on scalp and hair fall which can occur due to many reasons like dermatitis, improper hygiene, irritated oily skin, chronic inflammatory skin condition, medication withdrawal and sensitivity to hair care products.Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do olive oil massage on scalp. Maintain hygiene by using shampoo often using Salicylic acid shampoo. Avoid exposure to sunlight. You should cut back on styling products, hair sprays, and styling gels. Apply anti-dandruff product containing Ketoconazole. Eat a healthy diet. Consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe antifungal medicine and shampoo for your symptoms.Hope your concern has been resolved.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","my scalp is itching & i,do hane hair fall,i, used to dye my hair,i have not taken any treatment so far. iam, 58 year old male, kindly tell me what treatment i,shoult take" -231225,Suggest traetment for tiny raise on penis,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum It is unusual to get blood in semen. It may be because of tear in frenulum or any other injury. Please give details of any injury, fever, burning sensation in urine etc for further suggestions. All the best. ","Hello, I am a 48yr old male. i am in good health. but have noticed that in the last few months when i masturbate i sometimes have large amounts of blood in my semen. does not happen every time. I usually masturbate for a long period of time. there is no odor or pain when i ejaculate. any help would be great" -101713,"What could cause bronchitis, cough and decreased peak flow?",HelloAccording to the history you provide discuss with your doctor to do a chest X ray.RegardsDr.Jolanda ,"I have been diagnosed with Bronchitis...i have taken zithromax and a cough medicine with codeine to help me sleep. this is my fourth week and i am still coughing up mucus, feeling dizzy and have aches and pains around my shoulders and neck. could i have something else?" -194489,What are the symptoms of seizure?,"Hello,Red swollen bump with pus at buttocks appears to be a boil, though it could be abscess.Buttocks area is prone to develop large pus collection because of predominant fatty tissue area, infection rapidly spread and pustules convert in abscess in short time.It requires antibiotic therapy, depending on ultrasound report, incision drainage may also require.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal ",my 6 year old has a hard red bump on her bottom. We have put drawing salve and neosporin on it. It developes a head and pus comes out. It seems to beginning to clear up but she has had it for several weeks. Could it be a boil or something more serious like cancer? -58854,Suggest treatment to control blood pressure,hi i have gone through ur question my humble opinion is that first of all u must exclude any cardiac issue by doing ecg and if necessary ett secondly for heart burn take esomeprazole its potent and antacids take small meals dont lye down after taing meal if smoker he has to quit smoking as it increases GERD if still having problem and his age is above 60 go for endoscopy and discuss about fundoplication thanks hope answer ur question ,Hi doctor good day just to want to ask my husband still has this heartburn although he took rabenprazole..and he complains of belching and eat a small amount and feels full already..sometimws he complains of left upper quadrant pain..and sometimes his bp is rising up to 130/80.what would be the best medicine for him.thank you. -210548,How to treat tonsils and stomach upset in children?,"Hi dear welcome to the HCM,Viral RTI is quite common and frequent during this rainy season.Antihistaminic decongestant containing antipyretics like paracetamol to be with recommended doses .Paracetamol to be given doses of about 15mg /kg 4 to 6 hourly.Tepid water sponging should also be done when ever the body is heated up.Take care of the nutrition and hydration,steam inhalation should also be considered.Hope the query is answered.thanks ",My five year old has had a fever for the past few days. She has a cough. Her temp has ranged from 99 to 102. I took her to a local peds office and he told me she has a cold virius and keep giving her fluids and motrin. But it didnt seem to work i have switch to childrens tylenol. It seems to keep her temp down to 99.8 or so. She has not voimited or has any other issues other not really interested in eating thou should i be concerned or do i just have to wait it out and hope for the best. -2847,"In spite of using inhaler often, I have heavy congestion. Why?",Hi. There are few important points to consider. Follow up in a week to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, I have been to doctor three times in the last two months and was prescribed many medications. But, I am simply not getting any better. Initially, I went in for respiratory issues. I had a terrible hacking cough and was literally using my Ventolin Inhaler more than I should. As I am asthmatic, I was placed on a nebulizer and given several other medications including Prednisone to take. After completing the medication the symptoms returned. I went back to the doctor who changed the antibiotic. It cleared up temporarily and again once the medication was completed, symptoms returned. Today, I am literally just feeling awful because I do not want to go back to a doctor as nothing seems to be getting better. I feel nauseous, I have headaches. I am using my inhaler frequently and there is still a very heavy congestion on my chest. I wake up in the middle of the night hacking. I cough until I cannot breathe. I overall feel dizzy, lightheaded and I have no energy. Please help." -151605,Suggest remedy for sore knot on arm,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a twisted ankle.I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. I recommend to maintain a spilt to avoid movements of the ankle that can trigger the pain .Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",Hello I fell down about a week ago and twisted my ankle and ruptured a vain on the top of my foot. It has been a week and my foot is still swollen and heavily bruised on one side.I can apply pressure on it and walk a few small steps but it still hurts. I went to the doctor and took some X-rays but he said I would be fine in 5 days. It s been more than that and I still can t apply almost any pressure on my foot without having help from my crutches. If anyone could give me some advise I would appreciate it. Thank you. -129388,Is Acyclovir advisable for hives on the head?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This should be treated by Avil and Dexamethasone shots every other day to abort the allergic attack. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,I became allergic to norvasc and diovan after 25 or so years. Now I am on hydralazine. I am now breaking out with eczema from it. Prinivil put me in the hospital many years ago. What would you recommend I take. Is there something new in the market that I might not react to. I have CAD and a stent -118309,Suggest treatment for perforation in my appendix,Hi.Read your query and understood your problems.With the history of bile duct reconstruction surgery I would advise you the following investigations to get the correct diagnosis. ..-ERCP -MRCP and MRI of the spine too. Such pains can be due to bile duct colic. Other causes can he Sensory system problem related to the spinal cord. The treatment would be according to the findings. May need stenting if there is a bile duct stricture or so. ,I have severe adbominal pain that starts on the right side than it goes up the abdomine and makes my chest hurt than my back is in pain. I can hardly move when I have these pains. I have had bile duct reconstruction surgery and no one can figure out what is wrong with me. -10269,My father has been detected with glaucoma. Do we need to take urgent action?,"Hi. The thing with glaucoma is that it is a progressive condition and we can arrest its progress to a level that it does not cause further damage. The vision loss that has already been done by the disease is not reversible. Our goal here is to lower the pressure to such a level so that it does not cause further damage. The severity of damage is assessed: For the photographs, you have sent: For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ","Hello doctor, My father has been detected with glaucoma. The problem started about two months back. There is some irritation in eyes and vision is hampered in one eye. I wanted to get an opinion on how serious. What should be done? Do we need to take urgent action? Can we cure it completely?" -248013,How to treat pain in tailbone?,"Hi there, thanks for your question at HCM .Pain radiating along your back of thigh and legs, suggests pinching of a nerve in your spine. Since its present mainly on movements and you are painfree at rest it suggests a dynamic stenosis. If its affecting your daily routine, I suggest you to get an X Ray if your spine at first. Most vlikly your pain wil respond well to pain killer medicines. physiotherapy protocol including core stabilisation and muscle strengthening. If you still persists to have pain 6 weeks into therapy , it would be prudent to do further tests whcih will include an MRI. Hope this helps.All the best. Regards.Dr.SBK ","When getting up on my legs, the pain down the back of my right legs is so bad it causing me not to be able to put pressure on my foot to walk. its like a pain from my thigh down my leg. pain is in the back of my knee. also when standing it feels like muscle tearing in my thigh on the left leg." -89992,"Above the mean level of monocytes, low transferrin, high tsat, high globulin and alpha1. Underlying issues?","Hello Mr William Umba,As per your history, you are getting pelvic pain when your bladder is full or nearly full, and its effects radiating towards thigh !!!I think you are most probably having chronic bladder infection (cystitis) and/or inflammation as you are feeling it since 9 months. I advise you to get a ultrasonography done to rule out any lesion in prostate gland and size of prostate gland.Also get your urine test done and see for pus or bacteria in urine, and get antibiotics as per your family doctor accordingly !!hope my info helped youregards,Dr Hari Om ChandrakarMBBS ","I am a 41 year male, 168 cm tall, weighing 82 kgs. For the last 9 months I have been experiencing groin pain, pelvic pain especially when my bladder is about to be full or full. These makes me feel slight numbness on my thigh and downward to my legs. Whenever I got rid of urine the pain goes away and I am relieved. Please help me by explaining the cause of this symptoms and what I should do. I don't have any serious medical history before. William Umba" -88462,"SGOT, SGPT, cholesterol, moderate drinker, suffer from jaundice, fatty liver, chronic acidity, taken gelusil and ranitidine. Exercise?","Hi, as you have written about history of taking heavy alcohol drinker for prolong period by your brother, may cause skin rashes due to defective immune response of body. so, tell your brother not to hide any history to his treating physician because it will help him in taking further steps. the doctor will tell you about some investigations like serum bilirubin, SGPT,SGOT, alkaline phosphatase, liver biopsy and CT scan to know condition of liver like cirrhosis or liver failure sets in or not. say to your brother for minimizing intake of alcohol as soon as possible.thank you for writing to HCM. ",My brother has a dark red rash across his lower back. He's had it for months and has been to the doctor. No one seems to know what it is. I am concerned that it might be liver disease as he is a heavy daily drinker and is not honest with his physicians about it. Can liver disease cause a rash? -114779,What causes left sided chest pain after taking Musli power extra?,"Hello,I think the symptoms you are having are hot flashes related to the petogen intake. Also the dizziness, leg and knee pain are related to it. If you can't cope with these side effects you may not use it anymore. Take another alternative contraception.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician ",i m using petogen i have started last year November now i have taken the injection for the second time my problem is that i feel pain in my stomach and sometimes dizzy during sex i feel so hot and is too bad and it affects my legs and knees for me to get healed i need 1 hour to be myself again. -38273,My follicular study result,HI Arunima! Welcome to healthcaremagic.com.Hi if succesful intercourse occured within the fertile period and there are good chances of conception.Please relax and donot stress.Getting stressed will not help in getting you pregnant.Back pain is very non specific sign.Take care. ,"my name arunima,age -26, follicular study day-13 ,endometrial thickness-14.7mms, right dominant follicle-21.5mms , is it normal? day-14 scan result - follicle ruptured, fluid seen in the POD, ovulation(+), please inform me doctor pregnancy chances today - day 16 I have back-pain doctor is it normal" -83257,What to do for liver disease?,"ello,Thanks for writing to us.There are a few facts that I need to know to comment better. I would like to know if she has been trying to conceive, has a missed period or is ovulating now. I would also like to know the duration of the discharge and if there is any feeling of pain or lump in the breast.Ovulation can cause nipple discharge in many and so is an early pregnancy state. A urine pregnancy test reads well when done 3-7 days after a missed period with a fresh early morning sample of urine. If repeated tests done as per instructions are negative, pregnancy is unlikely. Yet, estimation of serum beta-hCG can give a definite conclusion.I would also ask her to see a specialist for an examination to see if there is anything else causing the discharge.Hope I have clarified your query. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.Regards, ","My wife has some odd symptoms. Two weeks ago she had about 3 days of vomiting and diarrhea. Then 4 days of severly bloodshot eyes (pink eye?). Now she has leakage from her left breast, very sore left hip, swollen right knee, sore ankles and two of the toes on her left foot are swollen. Could this be Lyme disease? Thanks for your assistance. Ian." -40758,"Skin peeling after changing the location, tried antibiotic cream","Hi, welcome to HealthcareMagic. Your skin is most probably damaged by the harsh and dry weather conditions there. The damaged skin would have to completely exfoliate, before the scaling stops. An emollient cream (moisturizer) and salicylic acid cream would help in this. Consult a dermatologist if the symptoms persist. ","Ever since I came back from Iraq, I ve noticed that parts of my hands and feet are peeling. I ve tried putting of antibiotic cream and it doesn t seem to help. What can I do?" -97170,What is the treatment for lump on calf after football injury and elective fasciotomy?,"Hi! earlier this was an allergic reaction/folliculitis and now it is just an abscess!Kind of contact allergic reaction first was there following rubbing the door handle; in the event of rubbing, some hair follicle got infected or wiped out from its origin; now making entry to infective organisms...these offenders proliferated there and attracted so many inflammatory cells by now resulting an abscess!Hope you got the answer...therefore see a physician for some antibiotics.regards, ","I was working, driving a truck and the outside of my thigh was rubbing and bumping in to the door handle. Afterwards a very large skin colored lump formed was also a bit itchy. After some time passed it was it had a redish color. The lump is about 4 inches wide and approximately raised about half an inch." -79796,What is the treatment for renal multiple cysts in the kidney?,"Hello welcome to HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Microalbuminuria is actually the earliest stage of kidney damage, mostly due to diabetes, hypertension or other reasons. It is a potentially reversible condition. So don't worry and control the risk factors like diabetes or hypertension (you haven't mentioned whether you are suffering from any disease or not.) Your s.creat report is normal. My advice to you is - 1. Drink plenty of water daily, avoid any kind of pain killers which can damage your kidneys. 2. Take regular treatment of any disease you are suffering with regular follow up from your doctor. 3 . Kindly repeat urine micro albumin levels 6 monthly. Don't worry at present your condition is potentially reversibl. Thank you. ",Recently i have done blood test for Serum urea and serum creatinine. Both were within normal range. Blood urea was at 13 and serum creatinine was at 1.0 . i also did Spot microalbumin urea test the result was 49 mg. what should i do now. Does high microalbumin urea contents mean damage to kidneys. Kindly reply. -37397,"Possibility of pregnancy, treatment for PCOD","Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Yes, women with PCOD may get pregnant if they are ovulating. This is quite possible in women who are getting treatment. To check your ovulation status you may under go ultrasound follicle tracking or certain blood tests like serum progesterone in second half of your cycle. To check your pregnancy status you may undergo pregnancy test once you are late for your periods. Duphaston is not classified as a birth control pill but if taken in non-pregnant women may prevent ovulation. It has no serious side effects & is also given to pregnant ladies in some conditions. For a complete list of side effects you may read the patient information leaflet. I hope I have addressed your concerns. Take care, ","Hello Doctor, I am 30 yr old.weight is 40 kg. I hv PCOD .i am taking metformin 500 mg(2 per day) since from last 6 months and actos(1 per day) frm last 1 month and folic cid 1 per day from last 6 months .i dint get my periods till now my last period is on 25th march. i dint have pregnancy symptoms also.every month i used to get my periods between 32 to 36 days. Is there a chance of getting pregnant with pcod when i am in between treatment? or i ill get pregnant only after my pcod get cured fully. do i get ovolution? Also my doctor suggest me to take Duphaston if i dint get my periods after 35 days. It is a birth control pill right?. Is it safe to take. Please advise me" -213653,Suggest treatment for swelling and hardened gum with cavity,"Hi, I have gone through your query, due to bite the mucosa layer has gotten hurt.U can take Oraheal ointment to heal up that part..And as a doctor i suggest you to stop this bad habit for future.Thank you - Dr.Bhuwanesh Sharma BDS, MIDA ( Oral and Dental Surgeon) ","Hi, I used to byte my lips somedays back..so, now its quite reduced but still i see two white scars in the down portion in my pink lips.. Request you to advise , how can I erase the scars...... It looks very odd in my face.... Thanks Santuana" -57965,Why am I having intermittent twinges in my chest?,"Hi and thank you for asking!I read your query and understood your concerns.Your symptoms aren't typical for cardiac issues, but are more typical for stress related symptoms.However if you were my patients I would recommend to do the following examinations:- blood work- ecg- chest x rayThese exams will help to definitely exclude any cardiac problems and will help to relieve your anxiety.Hope this will help!Wish you health!Dr. Shehup.s: If you have more questions to do please don't hesitate to contact me on the following linkhttp://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=66762 ",Yesterday I was in school and all of a sudden my hurt started hurting and I was like its probably nothing so like 2 mins passed and I started getting stings in my heart so then my left arm started getting numb and then I stood up and my legs felt weak and heavy and I started getting really hot -176780,What causes persistent mouth spasm post spinal surgery?,"Hello Report suggests degenerative disc disease of lumbo-scaral spine.Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.1.At L5-S1 level,there is disc herniation in central and right lateral region.Findings has been increased in severity as compared to previous study and it is now touching the ventral thecal sac.Herniated disc is also abutting right exiting nerve roots.2.At L3-4 level,there is moderate facet(bony joints in between two vertebra) hypertrophy.There is also mild diffuse disc bulge present with congenital shortened pedicles.There is mild narrowing of lateral neural foramen.Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so you should try it first.Surgery should be the last option.Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist.Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan ",Looking for interpetation of MRI report in laymans terms. Impression: Central and right lateral disc herniation at L5/S1 which has increased since prior study and now effaces the ventral thecal sac and narrows the right neural exit foramina. This abuts the exiting nerve root on the right . Next L3/L4 moderate facet hypertrophy . mild diffuse disc bulge present. Congenital shortening of the pedicles. no spinal stenosis. Mild narrowing of the neural exit foramina right is greater than left. -130750,"How to treat rash on my stomach, inner thigh and arms after eating oysters?","HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe insect bite could cause an inflammatory reaction that may have provoked the wheezing that you experienced.Unfortunately it is difficult to know whether you were bitten by a spider.You would have to have seen the insect that caused the sting.I hope this helps ","I have a bite on my back that has gotten bigger over the past few days. It now has a larger red surface area surrounding a smaller red bite. Today, twice I experienced some wheezing and I coughed this afternoon. What can I do to figure out if this bite was caused by a spider? Also, how do I make sure it doesn t get worse? Thanks!" -120816,What causes pulling sensation in abdomen?,hithanks for askingas far as your question is concerned there is no relation between strep and constipation........you should change your dietary habits like1) take unrefined wheat flour bread2) take plenty of fluids3) take ishphagul husk4) if the above doent work then you should takesyrup duphalac 10 ml twice dailyor you can consult a gastroentrologist ,"I went to the doctor because my bottom abdomen was swollen, felt hard to breathe, a pain on my sides and it seems i am constipated. I got tested positive for Strep. My question is does strep cause all these symptoms? I ve looked it up but can t find anyone asking if the strep and constipation are related." -93985,What causes a lump below the ribs having pain in upper abdomen?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have hemangioma or other vascular tumour. You should go for examination. If needed go for ultrasound study. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",My newborn baby has a hard blue lump under the skin of her face. Could this lump be cancerous? She is red all over her body and she is highly constipated. Her tummy is painful to the touch. Could this all be symptoms of cancer in a baby? She was born with the lump and its about 2mm in diameter. My husband and I both have a history of cancer in our family. -4176,Accidental hit in chin caused hole between chin and gums. Does it need to be sutured?,"Hi. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. But I am not able to see the pictures you have attached. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The format does not support the files to open only. I request you to once again send me the pictures for an accurate answer. With the complaint you have given, I wonder how there is no pain in spite of you being hurt and there is a tear in the gum. You have to visit your nearby dentist if there is bleeding in the hurt area, or there are any teeth broken down, or if any tooth is loosened and wobbles, or if there is a gum tear. Also, you have mentioned that you hit your chin region. This part of the jaw is sensitive to fracture in 8% of the cases. Hence, I advise consulting a nearby dentist to eliminate fractures of the jaw firstly. Meanwhile, apply ice packs on the injured region and wash your mouth with lukewarm saltwater which promotes gum healing. Also, avoid hot and spicy or citrus food. Massage the gums with clean fingers in a circular motion and in case of pain apply ointment Orabase (Benzocaine) along with massaging. ","Hello doctor, I fell and hit my chin, and my teeth tore a hole inside my lower mouth area between chin and gums. It does not hurt but was not sure if I needed to have it stitched?" -23641,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -103271,Suggest treatment for cough with breathing difficulty,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Since she is on oxygen, she is mostly having end stage COPD. COPD can cause cardiac complications. COPD alters lipid metabolism and cause excessive accumulation of lipids in blood vessels. So plaques in aorta is common in end stage COPD.Lipid lowering drugs like atorvastatin or rosuvastatin should be started in her case. And yes, you should definitely meet her soon because end is near. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your sister. Thanks. ",My sister has had heart problems since she was 44. Has had by-pass and laser surgery over the years. She is now 70 and has plaque in her aorta. Her heart is only working at 34% capacity. Her doctor told her that there is not anything more than can do. She also has COPD and is on oxygen. I m getting this second hand as my sister won t talk about her health with me. I m thinking it means her time now is very limited. I live in Ohio and she is in Dallas so am thinking I should visit her soon. Your opinion. -168404,Suggest treatment for swollen and bruised thigh,"Hi,I have studied your case with diligenceThis can be delayed healing may be due to intra articular trimalleolar fracture Other reasons can be poor bone stock or due to smoking/drinksIf you can send all your x ray reports I can help you better.You can take second opinion with radiological film.You can send your reports of x ray directly to me onhttp://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","Hi, Dr. Rynne. I have a 5 week old Trimalleolar fracture that is showing no sign of healing. I was not offered surgery. The dr I am seeing says the best he can hope for now is a solid area of scar tissue to form. This has me concerned. Should I be worried at this stage over the lack of healing? Thank you." -27794,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -242407,"Had partial hysterectomy, getting bad depression. Is there anything to do with hormones?",HiSuicidal attempt and intentions indicate severr depression .In india I prefer to treat such patients with MODIFIED ECT .as it is a psychiatric emergency .Anti depressant drugs of SSRI group may also be used for which you have to obtain prescription from psychistrist who will know about it Decision and administration of modified ECT has also to be done by psychiatrist Let me tell you ECT is very effective and safe if administrated by a compitent psychiatristBe careful and take careDr Lal Psychiatrist ,im losing nmy mind i keep hurting people that i love ive tried suicide 5 times since 1995 last one was oct 9 2013 iwas diagnosid with ptsd after 35 yrs when i kill my best friend with a tractor it like a movie in my head and i cant get rid of it or shut it off i see every sec and min from start to finish please help or i will make it finally permant to night im tired of doing stupid things -212729,Suggest treatment for low grade fever and sharp tooth pain,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN.Brief answer - Facial Space InfectionDetailed answer - As per your query swelling and pain in cheek after having abscessed tooth drainage is because dental infection or pus formation started in tooth and from there it reached pulp and from there it reached jaw bone. From jaw it is spreading into soft tissue such as muscle, skin and spreading out to facial spaces and growing there. I would suggest you to take antibiotics such as Ibuprofen/ Augmentin for this as it will prevent infection and pain and swelling will be subsided. Cold compress the cheek area. Visit dentist once again and get X-ray done to check if all the abscess has been drained completely or still pus is there. Get RCT done for infected tooth after complete drainage of pus. Do warm rinses after ever two hours. Continue brushing and flossing.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO TELL ME WHY MY BROTHER'S LEFT CHEEK IS SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL AFTER HAVING AN ABSCESSED TOOTH #12 DRAINED THIS EVENING? I JUST GAVE HIM HIS CLINDOMYCIN ABOUT AN HOUR AGO AND ONE MOTRIN ABOUT 10 MINUTES AGO. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP HIM WITH THE SWELLING? -81436,"Fever, urine test confirmed RBC value is high. Prescribed EPIMAG (Powder). Suggestion?","Hi, many thanks for the query!You haven't mentioned whether you consume alcohol or not, if yes,then try to stop it completely.And yes, do regular exercise.You may take LIV-52, Himalaya preparation with your doctor's opinion.Drink plenty of water.Wish you a good health.Take care.Regards. ","Dear Sir, Two days before i faced some stomach problems and consulted our nearest Dr. and explained what i am facing and also my previous history of Kidney stone for which i took medicine. He told me to undergo scanning inorder to find out the status of Kidney stone. But the result after scanning is that i have no kidney stone but the impression is that Liver normal in size and fatty live noticed. After consulting the Dr. He told me that there is no need to take medicine for fatty liver and only thing i have to todo is to control my food and excercise. I need your valuable advice Pls help me Sir. Rgds Harish Menon" -81727,"Had nephrostomy previously. Having stabbing sharp pain in kidneys, fever, dizziness. Due to dehydration?","Hi,I am very sorry for your condition. As you are already diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) stage 5 or CRF (Chronic Renal Failure) stage 5, toxins build up in your body without proper dialysis or renal transplant and eventually death within few weeks. So, please do not miss regular dialysis as suggested by your doctor and try for long term treatment as well.Take Care! ","I am aged 31 and i had recurrent fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, etc, So on consultation with a doctor we did few blood tests and later was diagnosed with Tuberculosis, CKD stage 5, and Vasculitis. My creatine level is 6.6 at present and am on steroids now with a hope the acute damage might recover a few percent. How long can i sustain at this level without a dialysis and transplant?" -2715,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -51623,Is it normal to have resting heart rate is 106?,It seems that you have been suffering from dehydration due to diarrhea for which your are having pains of such kind hence i would advise you to get your serum electrolytes test and start taking a lot of fluids. also keep in mind that if you take mebevering it will result in slowing of your intestines hence again causing an episode of constipation.You need to follow up with your doctor and get proper prescription written for you. i hope you will understand the importance of getting regular medical check up for your IBS issue with a gastroenterologist. ,"i have been suffering from chronic constipation from the age of 12, laterly diagnosed with IBS when i was 17. I am now 22 and suffering with, what i believe to be an severe IBS attack that i have never experienced before. 1 week ago i was severly constipated and took over the counter laxitives ( Ducolax) to try and relieve my bowels and ended up off work for 2 days with severe diahorrea coupled with excruciating stomach cramps which i had already been experiencing. other symptoms include nausea, dizziness and light headedness, shooting pain in either the inside of my upper right arm, outside of my left upper arm, just above my knees (right or left) hands or feet. ( the only way i can describe it is intermittent pulsating shooting pains that come and go with no triggers) constant fatigue, feeling the need to empty my bowels constantly and when i do its very ressurinsed pain, black foul smelling stools. for 1 week now i have hav a hot water bottle constantly on my stomach, been taking merbeverine IBS tablets and drinking peppermint or cammomile tea. this is something i have never experienced before and even changed to a low FODMAP diet to try and tackle what i think is an IBS attack. no change. Maybe related, i am on a contraceptive implant and have been for 2 years, i am now onto my 3rd week of a menstral cycle which is also unusual. any advice would be very much appreciated. Laura" -77750,What is the treatment for enlarged mass in the right kidney?,ESR of 100 indicates infection or inflammation somewhere in the body. It could be in kidneys or lungs etc. your doctor will advise you further tests to know the source of infection. All the best.vIf you have any questions feel free to contact me. ,my son is 1 years old he did bloodwork and when we went back to the dr i was told that it was too high of a level for his kidneys so we retested and im waiting for the new results the dr said it was supposed to range between 6 -22 but my sons was 100 what does this mean??? -106075,What causes large swelling on soft palate?,"As such its not harmful for condition you are using, but you should consult a doctor timely for evaluation of progress of your problem. Till then continue using it ",I have been having facial breakouts about 3 at a time for the last 6 to 8 weeks. I have been narrowing down any and all different products I may been using. I am now down the the generic Teva for singulair-montelukast sod 10 mg. I have been taking this drug for approx. 2 months for a lingering respitory problem -160259,Suggest treatment for pain in the neck and night sweats,"Hello,Thank you for using Healthcare magic.I read your question and understood your concer.I think you have meniscus tear ( antrior corn). we treat this problem initially with physical therapy and see if after that is not Ok we propose Arthroscopy surgery to trim the damaged part of the meniscus.I think since 3 months have past and you are not better and can not fully bend the knee even with physical therapy, then you can start to think about surgery.Hope you get well soonDr. Selmani ","Dear Doctor, while I was driving my scooter at night, had a fall from scooter due to a big pot hole filled with water, and fell on right side, was dragged a few metres, skin just below knee had deep abrasion, but appeared like no damage was done to bones. Even after 3 months, the wound on knee is not completely healed, shows swelling like mass of skin at the centre of wound below the knee. Also, I am not able to bend the leg fully , not able to squat (while going to Indian type toilet). but have no problem in walking or running. I have undergone physiotheraphy, I also got MRI scan done, which indicates thinning of anterior miniscus. Kindly advice me whether this can be cured by medicines or external application of oils" -181154,"Have twitching under eye, lower lip, numb lip, chin. What is cause?","The neurosurgeon will only operate what is necessary.there is no concept of prophylactic surgery.the neurosurgeon will do what is necessary,trust him. ",C6-7 moderate right para central disc osteophyte Fusion at C5-6 with hardware 5 years ago C4-5 moderate disc protrusion Neurosurgeon recommends surgery for C6-7 Question: should I request C4-5 be surgically addressed at same time C6-7 is being corrected? I do not want to need an additional surgery too soon and it is already protruding -28494,How to plan the treatment for ear pain?,"Hi, Welcome in icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are probably suffering from CSOM (chronic suppurative otitis media) with otitis externa. My advice is to consult your ENT doctor for thorough examination of the ear and necessary investigations to know the real pathology for planing final treatment of eardrum perforation. For your ear pain due to secondary infection, I suggest the following. For further information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-otolaryngologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female, suffering from ear pain. The doctor confirmed that it is due to some virus and there is a small hole in my ear. Some tablets and Otobiotic drops were given. Still, it did not cure my pain. Please help." -95148,What could swollen vein like lumps on the jaw indicate?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to My HCM Clinic.I studied your query in details and understood your health concerns.-Treatment Advise and Cause of your hard -lump on lower left side of abdomen-a-In -my opinion-from the facts given by your query -it mostly suggests as-due to Strangulated old hernia with -severe intermittent-diarrhoea.-Other possibility is chronic TB enteritis with hard lumpy-node in the groin Area.b-I would advise -USG, which would fix the diagnosis amongst many probabilities as suggested above.c-After confirmation of diagnosis,Urgent-Repair of Hernia with Release of strangulated chronic hernial adhesions is advisable.This advise would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.Hope this resolves your query.Wellcome for further query in this regard. Have a Good Day...!!With Regards ","I have been having severe diarrhea for for over a month now and have noticed a hard lump or bump in my abdomen area lower on my left side. no blood in stolools but frequency is all day and sometinmes in the middle of the night, I am afraid it could be cancer is this possible" -35294,Trying to conceive and had miscarriage last time,"you.have,t mentioned the weeks of pregnancy but if it is early pregnancy loss bot h of you need f urther investigations if you are staying together for last six months. ","hello doctor, i paramjeet my wife is pregnent before six month back but our babe is misscarge we have also done torch test but some infection is seen we use medicene in this connection. doctor suggest us you trying to conciv we tried but no result is postive anyway my question is what's we do please suggest us." -134550,"Bad cough, unable to breath. Excess sugar in food. Can that cause this? What can heal?",YES MANY SUFFERS FROM BANANATHIS IS FOOD ALLERGY AND ONCE EXPOSED TO ALLERGEN 3 WEEK ARE REQUIRED TO COME NORMAL BETTER ELIMINATE IT FROM DIET AS WE CAN DO WELL WITHOUT BANANAFOR THIS TIME TAKE ANTACID GEL AND ANTIALLERGY TABLETS FOR 3 WK ,"Hi, I have noticed that after eating bananas I feel very nauseous: feeling like I am going to puke, cramping, headache , fatigue . I thought it was because I was eating them in the morning so I stopped having them then. I had one the other day in the afternoon and felt very ill again. I told my mom about it and she said my dad and sister can t eat them either." -83364,What is the treatment for hepatitis C?,"Hello, The mentioned tablet or supplement help in improving liver function. It will not help in relieving bloating. Your bloating can be due to removal of gall bladder. Colestipol tablet and fiber supplements can be prescribed in case of bloated stomach. You can Consult nearby physician for detailed evaluation and get prescription accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ",I Just bought Active Liver. I had my gallbladder removed 7years ago and have always had problems with my stomach after..I m always bloated. Some one told me this would help where I did have a gallblader and have bile??? Also that I may lose weight from it?????? Hope this pill helps..... -50165,Suggest treatment for heart palpitations,"Hello,Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms are related to White Coat Syndrome. You should know that these changes in blood pressure values are caused by the anxiety and fear when consulting with a doctor or a dentist.There is no need for any treatment, as these blood pressure fluctuations are not harmful. So, just relax and don't worry about it.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ilir Sharka ","Hi ,I have had a lot of troble sleeping for years now.I hart rate is fast and quite strong most of the time. my blood presure is allways high when I go to see a doctor or dentis, but at home its mostly normal. most of this started after sugery several years ago." -239046,What is the treatment for hallucinations during pregnancy?,"Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand your concern for your brother. You have mentioned that there are times when he says and believes things that he can do each and everything. These could be due to manic episodes and he could be suffering form a Bipolar disorder.However, a detailed history an a psychological assessment is required to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a Bipolar disorder, then treatment is with mood stabilizers. There are several mood stabilizers like Lithium, Valproate, Carbamazepine, etc. which are very effective. But in most cases, medication have to be taken on a long term basis, often lifelong. So, I would advise you to continue giving him medication and take him for regular follow ups.Best wishes,Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MRCPsych.(U.K.) ","Sir, my bother 20yrs of age, suffering from mental problem since 3yrs. Sometimes he goes in the movie like Harry potter and others. He thinks he can do each and every thing which is not possible always. He is under medication in bhagalpur bihar, there is a lot of improvement but problem is not solved. He still some problem. Please suggest me what is the problem and best treatment place. Is it required lifelong treatment or it is cured within time. Can he live a simple life in future please suggest me. Thanks you." -219991,"Face swollen after bottom right wisdom tooth removal, jaw and ear pain. Is it normal ?","Hello,Thanks for posting your query.From the details provided,i suspect the condition can be of burning mouth syndrome.Apply anaesthetic gel on the affected area.Avoid spicy foods.Maintain oral hygiene well.Rinse your mouth after every meals.In severe cases,steroids has to be administered.Take care. ",About 3 weeks ago I began feeling a cool mint like burning sensation in my mouth. I am not sure what it is. It feels like smoking a menthol cigerat or burning from mouth wash... I stopped using a tooth whitening tooth paste. I started working at starbucks around the time it started... I just have no idea what it could be. -33092,Can pregnancy happen if intercourse is performed on fertile day?,Hi I think you can get pregnant. But medicines are there which can prevent pregnancy. Consult a doctor for that. Don't delay. ,Hello. My period came on time and it went on for 5 days like it s supposed too. But what scared me is that I looked on y period application on my phone and I had intercourse. On the 1st day I was fertile so it said...so this whole time I ve been freaking. Out driving myself crazy wondering could I be Lehman plus I didn t use protection... -16770,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -64887,Suggest remedy for swelling and redness around eyes,You have to continue antibiotics Clavam 625 as prescribed by your doctor for skin infection of your lower foot along with combiflam or ibugesic-plus every 8-12 hours for swelling and inflammation with Avil or cetrizine for itching. You can use neo-sporin powder or soframycin cream for local application. Do regular dressing under strict aseptic precautions to prevent further infection. ,"I was operated for absess in the rib zone and was asked for precaution of infection. This was 5 years back. Within 6 months i was dowmn with Pnemonia due to foul smell of Pigeon shit smell. At present i had skin infection in my loweg leg, and i scratched it. while on the road a truck with Chikens was parked and again i got infection. I have been prescribed CLAVAM 625 AND ditide tab for controlling swelling. The redness with itching sensation still remains and pains on touch. The swlling on lower foot is inconsistent. Please advise." -47305,"Skin itching, turning pink, skin colored bumps due to mild abrasion, redness near hairline. Causes?",Hi there. It is very difficult to ascertain sans visualisation or analysis of the water to state that your tank water can have caused this problem. The itchy rash may be unrelated & will require you to visit a dermatologist or /& upload photographs here to help you better. Use a topical steroid lotion such as mometasone furoate twice/daily for the affected areas & see if it responds in 48 hrs together with systemic fexofenadine tablets 180mg taken once/day. Cheers & Good luck! ,"I have had an itchy rash on my chest ,thighs and arms for the last three weeks until I realised that the water I was using from my roof tank to take showers maybe contaminated. I only applied ice cubes on the affected areas. Could this water be the cause and if so is there any medical product that I can use?" -146731,Should i be worried about small RBCs in blood test?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Low eosinophil count may be due to steroids treatment. However low eosinophil count is mot a cause of concern no need to worry about that. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. Don't forget to click thank you. ","My blood test showed absolute eosinophils of 4. I have diabetes and chronic inflammation (arthritis) always. What could cause such a low number? My A1C is always about 5.8 or so, tested every 3 months so I'm pretty sure it's not my diabetes. But could my arthritis be a result of that?" -19818,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -127286,"I have been diagnosed with hernia, weird symptoms, please advise","Hi! It could be a recurrance or ulcer , kindly undergo a upper gi endoscopy if medicines donot reduce pain. ",Dear Dr.Kindly advise me i have been having a chest pain for the last one week and of late my sleep is disturbed.I hardly sleep for more than four hours.Two years back i was diagnosed with Duodenitis and received treatment and am wondering could it be the cause once again. -109303,Will severe cough cause ESR an high and hemoglobin to be low?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-HCM-Hypertrophic CardioMyopathy-or/ ?HOCM-it obstructive variant from Subaortic stenosis.Chest pains in this scenario-needs to be assessed carefully,as the compomised heart function is due to the LVOT (Left Ventricle outflow Tract) obstruction severity.IN this case you can start Aspirin for the prevention of the Chest pain for the time being.Should stop the exercise to reduce the exposure to the risks from chest pains.And should consult cardiologist as soon as possible /if the chest pain recurrs still with this you should contact ER Cardiologist immediately for further management.IF he can't cardiologist for few weeks,seek for options to tackle the emergency with the ER Cardiologist. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your family and specialist doctors there.Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ",My husband age 57 has recently had chest pains. He had nuclear heart test. His heart muscle has thickened. He is in very good shape and very athletic. Very low resting heart rate. Should he not exercise- take aspirin. He can't get in to cardiologist for couple of weeks -56459,Are increased BP and chest discomfort a cause for concern?,"Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.I will try to explain you something. Arterial Hypertension in divided in two types. What we call essential hypertension and secondary hypertension.Secondary hypertension usually happens in young ages. It means that it is a secondary factor that cause hypertension, a renal disease, an endocrinological factor ect. Finding and treating this factor might resolve the hypertension.The essential hypertension has not an identifiable factor. It is a chronic disease. It has not a cure that ends, but it should be treated all live.In your case, i thing we are dealing with essential hypertension. So, it is mandatory for you to take the tablets in regular way all time.If you stop the medications your blood pressure will be high again.The only thing you can do is to regularly monitor the blood pressure values and discus the doze and type of medication with your doctor, but not stop them.If you have controlled values with your actual treatment you should continue with them.Hope I was helpful.Wish you good health.Best regards. ",I am taking the following tablets for the past one week. do I have to take it regualarly for long time or can i stop taking these medicaines. actually i am suffering from labile hypertension 1.T. Nevy 2.5 2. T Depsonit 25 3. T.Astor 10 4. T. Clopilet A 75 -26360,Completed a course of Azithromycin but no relief. What can be done?,Hello. Regards. For more information consult an ENT Otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ,"Hello doctor, I have had a throat infection with mild coughing and no sneezing and fever. I took Azithromycin 250 mg twice a day for four days and stopped. After three to four days, it came back again. Kindly advise me on the medicine." -35823,"History of breast cancer, diagnosed tuberous sclerosis. Safe to get pregnant?","Tuberous sclerosis is recognized to show wide variability of expression. There are only four cases of tuberous sclerosis in pregnancy in the literature. Two of these had favorable maternal and fetal outcomes and the remaining two presented with serious maternal and fetal complications. These included acute intra-abdominal bleeding due to a ruptured renal tumor, which led to renal failure requiring hemodialysis, and severe preeclampsia with pathologically enlarged kidneys noted at the time of cesarean section. Renal involvement appears to be the single most important prognostic factor in pregnancies with tuberous sclerosis. Renal evaluation should be performed in any patient who presents for preconceptional counseling. past history of breast cancer is not a contraindication to pregnancy as long as you are in the all clear now.take care. ","Hy,I choose egg donation program (my results from amhormon was bellow 0.8)soo I don't have eggs any more.... But I have the disease of tuberous sclerosis diagnosis how safe is for me to have a pregnancy? I don't have sypmtoms....how ever I was diagnosed 3yrs ago.......(also history of breast cancer 7 yrs ago )I'm 39 yrs old." -219657,"Lip numb, constant pain after drilling, filling the teeth. No relief with ibuprofen, vicodin, penicillin. Cause?","Hi, Hold off on smoking a cigarette for at least two weeks from the time of the extraction. I would encourage you to quit smoking before the time of the appointment to help reduce the risk of post operative complications. Your body heals by forming a blood clot which is a matrix for the healing tissue and bone to form on. Cigarettes affect this in many ways, the suction you form on the cigarette itself can pull the clot from the socket and cause dry socket. The smoke is hot and irritating which can cause pain, delayed healing and also dry socket. The chemicals in cigarettes causes vasoconstriction, since the mouth heals through microvasculature, vasoconstriction can cut blood supply to the healing site and delay the healing or even cause failure of the clot from progressively healing. Visit the dentist and get it examined. Regards. ","Had a wisdom tooth extracted 3 days ago and my dentist looked at the site today and said it is healing properly and looks good and that I could smoke. After smoking, I felt some burning. No pain or bad taste, but it has a weird feeling. I also drank pop just now and wondered if that could be causing the sensation. I worry constantly about this area and my family is tired of me having them look at it to make sure it still looks like its healing. Just wondering what the burning sensation is." -188247,What could be the effect of prolonged exposure to kerosene fumes for a cancer patient?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,There is history of taking chemotherapy and radiotherapy couple of months back.Both these therapies are associated with some side effects like nausea, gastric upset etc.Fever usually suggests infection.Cancers are associated with weakened immunity.The therapies used for cancers like chemotherapy and radiotherapy also weaken immunity.Consultation with your treating doctor is required to look for cause of fever and nausea.thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ","My 41 yr old husband had the Whipple for pancreatic cancer Nov 2013. He had chemo prior to surgery (fulferinox), then radiation & chemo (5 FU), then chemo again (Gemsidabine). His last round of chemo was July 2013. He had been starting to feel better by Oct & Nov and his last CT scan in Oct was clear of all cancer. The past month he has been having some episodes of just not feeling well as well as difficulty sleeping at night. The last 2 days he struggled with nausea, which is some what new for him. He even needed to take zofran to control it. Today he did not have any nausea but has run a very low grade fever (99.3 & 99.5). He does not have diarreha but is having frequent a d multiple BM's everyday, more than normal. He did see his oncologist last week and we have scheduled another CT Scan for the 23rd. I am just wondering if we should let his doctor know about the last few days being rough and the low fever? Or is it most likely he has a stomach bug of some sort and it isn't related to the cancer at all?" -73876,How to conceive quickly?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM .If your all tests have come normal then there could be problem in either ascend of sperm or fertilisation or implantation. I would suggest you to go for IUI(intrauterine ingestion of sperm). In this they will wash the sperms and processed and healthy sperms are placed in uterus. This will solve problem in ascend of sperms.I would suggest you to try for 3 cycles of IUI if you are trying for pregnancy more then 2 yrs and your age is more then 27yrs.I wish you conceive with IUI. If it fails I suggest to go for IVF(invitro fertilization). Here fertilization is done outside and placed in uterus.Hope i have been helpfull.Regards Dr Deepika Patil ","Hello doctors!! I am Mn,mita .I got my 1st miscarriage last year in July.After that I have done almost allthe tests like HSG scan,Estrogen homone test and other blood test.Everything is fine and good.But then also I am not getting pregnent .My husband have done his tests .He is also good.Please advise me." -236966,What causes racy heart and low BP when on Queitapin?,"Hello, Welcome to Health Care MagicI can understand your problem. You have developed symptoms of Morgellone after moving in new house which you suspected to be infested. Since last 5 years you have consulted many doctors with no relief. Dermatologist opinion probably also resulted in nothing. Such type of symptoms at your age could occur due to some psychotic disorder most likely Delusional Parasitosis though detailed evaluation is required to make proper diagnosis. Meficines like antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs have excellent roles in such symptoms. Fluoxetine and Olanzapine can help to improve the symptoms.Consult a psychiatrist for prescription of drugs.Thanks ","I have been batteling MORGELLONS sinse 2002 when we bought a house, not realizing people had all types of parrots, birds, 2 huge flea bag dogs. We cleaned carpets, walls, patios, back screened porch. A real mess that we had not seen with our one first visit. It was on a lake in a nice older community with land. That was the main draw. MISTAKE... By the time we had it all ready to move in six weeks later, I was raw and broke out on hands , legs the worst. Thought it was cleaning chemicals. But it became worse after we were settled in. Not using chemicals any more. I went to 8 doctors, three were skin specialests over the next 5 years, They ruined my immune system with shots, cream, pills of steroids. Finally I refused them. They would not do tests on what I showed them, on slides. Did not seem to care. They thought I was funny farm material. I gave up and did my own research on every insect i could find, Bought air pure machines etc. Doubled up on my vits. One specialist even told me to stop taking them period. I started feelind bad so started taking them again after two months. I tried many things. Found NUTRASILVER, have been taking it for two years, it is helping I am 70 % better. I was so infested it takes a long time to clean the body inside and out. I became almost blind, but I take VISION CLEAR and my sight has improved. Now my question is what damage o they do to the brain, do not have a problem ? But I worry. I dig them off in herb baths. They make bloody mounds, proving they are in my blood system and organs. I have to scrub and rince several times. I stay home mostly, afraid of infecting others. My large family live 2000 miles away, contact is phone and e-mail. Do not want them or others to suffer as I have. I have a lot of parasites on sticky tape in zip lack bags. My question; is there anything that really works and will I ever be able to clean my body of this horror ? I would appreciate any advice. I am other wise quite healthy take no meds at my age. Sincerely, Carol ...age 77... in YYYY@YYYY ...." -174190,What causes spots and hard lumps on back after having spinal fusion?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different causes: - thyroid gland dysfunction- epilepsy seizures (partial epilepsy seizures)- vitamin D deficiency- anxiety. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for further tests: - thyroid hormone levels- blood electrolytes- vitamin D plasma levels- a brain EEG. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","Hello I have muscle fatigue, soreness and twitching in my arms in legs for the past two in half months. I have also had blurry vison in one eye for almost two months and tingling in extermities at times. I have had a normal emg and brain mri and bloodwork during this time what could it be?" -39314,Which one of Attitude and Dermadew is a good face wash?,"Thank you for your question!You can use both of them, Dermadew is more specific for acne prone skin, while the other, the Attitude, contains green tea extract, jojoba oil, coconut oil, which is more moisturising and pore cleaner, so if you are really concerned in treating acne you can use the Dermadew, if you need just pore cleaning and moisture you can perfectly use the other one.Have a nice day! Please contact me if anything is unclear.Dr. Gega ","Hello Doctor! I am using dermadew acne soap, as suggested by my dermatologist. My face is clear. But when i am out for work i wish to use a face wash. I have two options in mind, Amway s Attitude face wash and Dermadew face wash. So please suggest me, which would be the best?" -46061,"Will benadryl help in getting rid of the rash in neck, knee and upper thigh?","Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCMYou seem to be suffering from Hives OR urticariaI would definately advice that you visit a dermatologist for a proper assessment of the rash.Urticaria OR hives can occur due to various causes like(to name a few) infections(bacterial , viral, fungal), drugs, certain foods, cold temperature, in response to strong emotions, exercise, pressure (prolonged standing, sitting), in autoimmune disorders like SLE, RA etc. A few cases have no underlying cause and are known as idiopathic urticaria.I would advice you to get few basic lab tests like Hemogram, stool for ova/cyst, Urine routine, Chest Xray.An oral antihistamine like Fexofenadine OR Loratadine once or twice daily for a week would be suitable. They are non-sedating and wont affect your alertness level.a topical soothing lotion like calamine would help you symptomatically. If your Urticaria still does'nt get better you might require a short course of oral steroids.take care ",Hi I have came out in a very severe rash all over my chest and stomach very red and has little white lumps I was just wondering if you could advise me whether or not I should seek hospital treatment as this appeared on Sunday evening and is rapidly getting angrier -63583,"Suggest treatment for chills,fever with shoulder pain","Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Size of the mosquito bites what you have got could be due to an allergic skin reaction. Probably because of that, you are feeling chills too. No need to get worried about it right now. Kindly take the following medications: 1. Tablet. Levocetrizine one tablet a day for 3 days to treat allergic reaction. 2. Tablet. Paracetamol 650mg twice a day for 2 days to treat chills. In case you develop fever after few days, you need to get tested for mosquito borne illness like West Nile, malaria and dengue. Hope the information provided would be useful. All the best. ","Wednesday night I got two mosquito bites that were immediately very large in size, larger than I've ever received. I had chills today. I live in E. Bridgewater, MA where they have Positive West Nile cases. Could this be West Nile or EEE? Does the size of the bites matter?" -252253,What are the symptoms of pregnancy?,"Hello,Thanks for your query. Home pregnancy tests read well when performed 3-7 days after a missed period with a fresh early morning sample of urine. Since your wife has her periods with a span of 4 days every time, she should wait for at least 3 days after the farthest expected day to perform the pregnancy test. That is to say, she needs to wait until the 5th of the month. If you wish for an earlier clarification, you can get the serum beta-hCG titres done. a trans-vaginal sonogram performed about ten days after the expected period also helps to confirm/exclude pregnancy. Hope this helps. ",My wife normally have her mens between 28 to 2nd of the every month but she does not have mens this month.Though we were waiting for her pregnancy. she did pregnancy test through preg news test tube but it indicates negative result i am rather confused whether she conceived or not ? Ajay Kumar VermaNew Delhi (India) -93893,What causes back and rib lumps with itching?,"hi.based from your description, it could be just an inflammatory reaction. apply cold compress on the affected area for now, at least 2x daily, for 10-15minutes. swelling and inflammation will subside in a few days time. if the symptoms persist, a consult with your doctor may be necessary for clinical evaluation.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","Hi I am a 19 year old female. Last night I noticed that right behind my right knee there is a tiny bruised lump on my hamstring. I rolled over my ankle earlier last night but my ankle is fine it doesn't hurt or anything. After I rolled over my ankle I was in a concert sitting for 3 hours on a hard plastic chair hitting right up against where the bruised lump is now. I don't know if that is what caused it or if it sounds more serious and if I should get it checked out? There isn't much pain really, it's an achey feel when I stretch in certain ways. Thank you." -192079,What causes facial pain during fever?,"Hi, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually, rather than fever, what is more, important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once the viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","Hi, My 2yr old son is having a tummy ache with slight on/off rise in temperature for 3 days now. What might be the problem? Me and my wife are getting really worried and decided to take him to the doctor later as soon as i get off work. Please I need your help. TIA" -79997,Will kidney stone pass through urine?,"hai,As protein in urine will be there in kidney related disease and other systemic abnormal conditions like (amyloidosis,systemic lupus erythmatous).ruling out the cause for your protein in urine condition will be helpful in managing medication.certain condition will need only diet alteration will resolve or control the condition by taking less protein foods.thank youhope i answered your query ","Hello Doctor.,I am J.RADHALAKSHMI., from Coimbatore, South India, I have been diagnosed for protein discharge in urine +++., since 2012 . Creatin is 0.8, BP and sugar normal. What is your suggestion for my medication to take care of my kidney without any further damage." -4518,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -58509,Is anxiety the reason for irregular heartbeat?,"Hi,Usually it is not dangerous if you feel your heart beating when you are lying. I would advise you to check your blood pressure for a week in the evenings, as sometime people can feel their heartbeats because of high blood pressure, but if it is normal before going to bed, there is nothing to worry.Also I would advise you to avoid sweets and alcohol in the evening, and try to be in the fresh air much.Hope I could help youWishing you good healthIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, ","Hi I am a 53 year old female. I have no heart disease that I am aware of. I do take metoprolol 25 mgs daily for a fast heart rate. It usually runs about 90 bpm, so doctor suggested this medicine. But last few nights, as soon as I lay down at night, I can feel and hear my heart beating. Is this normal? I do not have any caffine at night, however I do have wine, and I tend to have sweets. I immediately feel my pulse, and it feels normal and regular, and it doesn't feel fast. But it keeps me up as I can distinctly feel and hear the thumping. Should I be worried? Should I up my metoprolol at night? Thanks for your answer." -129379,How can chronic cough be treated?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Nasacort is having mometasone. It is inhaled corticosteroid. Afrin is having oxymetazoline. Afrin is habit forming drug so better not to take it. You should take 1. Combination of fluticasone and azelastin nasal spray twice daily in each nostril. 2. Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) once a day at night. These will improve your symptoms without much habit formation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Hi. I am having indoor allergies at work. I believe the building is old and does not have a lot of openings for fresh air. I recently got a septo-plasty and reduction of turbinates through surgery. My ent specialist recommended Nasacort and Affrin (only my need immediate relief and I use it only 3 days and take a break). My concern is that when not taking affrin my nose is clogged which prevents me from concentrating at work. Is there any other medication I can try other than Nasacor and not rely on Affrin. I do irrigation using nasal saline and have also used vicks spray but none of them work like Affrin. Please advice if there is any alternative to affrin.Thank you,Zain" -46282,"Rashes, spots on upper leg. Prescribed cream. What can stop outbreak?",Hi i understood ur query and concern Circular bumps u explained can be tinea corporis .yes sometimes it is associted with tinea versicolor..both are fungal infections .they should be treated with oral flucanazole 150mg weekly once for 4-6weeks and application of nizral ointment over the both the lesions can treat the condition.regarding shingles use antiviral treatment.as these are coming together rule out immunocomprimised disease like hbsag or hiv ,"The other day out of no where in my right inner elbow I found these two separate little circles of raised non itchy bumps, a little while later I started noticing these little bumps traveling up my arm,and then anotherNon itchy group appeared then there's a line of three red bumps on my shoulder. On my chest there is a group of more bumps that are close together but do not gotten a circle like the other spots. On my legs I have like this red rash that is not bumpy or raised traveling from my ankle all the way up to my thigh. I woke up Monday with a sore throat, then I developed a horrible cough and terrible naseousnes. I have had shingles, I have also have tinea versicolor I think Is what it's called my skin is always really dry and my skin just peels of taking my pigment with it... I am very concerned because in 2008 I had necrotizing fasciitis..." -175979,What are the symptoms of vertigo?,"HiI am Dr Mittal.I have read your query.These are blood vessels to the brain.There is a reduction in the caliber of blood vessels mentioned in the report.That is what it is supposed to mean.You need not worry, its often a normal variant and you are getting blood supply from other sources.Best of luck,Dr Mittal ","what does findings consistent with developmental anatomic variants involving the anterior and posterior circulation including hypoplastic A1 segment of right ACA with A2 segment supplied by the left ACA, hypoplastic P1 segment of the right PCA with the right P2 segment supplied by a patent right posterior communicating artery, and hypoplastic right PICA mean in MRA of brain?" -104866,Suggest treatment for internal itch feeling and pain in lungs area,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Difficulty in breathing is due to lungs capacity level of oxygenation drive at certain point of exertion , beyond which there are issues to bother you .* Running properly on flat ground do not arise knee joint problems .* Sudden cardiac death comes in picture when you go on running beyond and beyond the limits of your body`s capacity .* Your stamina can increase progressively provided you do it rhythmically along with other deep breathing exercises , YOGA , managing vitals with balanced nutritious diet , hydration levels , weight , blood sugar and other parameters for the same .Welcome for further assistance .Regards . ","I am 27 years old. Kick-started the habit of Running on flat ground 3 days ago? Running at a stretch for 10 minutes, till my lungs can no longer hold it. How much can this habit be linked to Knee joint problems and Sudden cardiac death? Will my stamina increase progressively (i mean, longer than 10 minutes)?" -126563,I have been having extream stomach cramps and tightening,"the best answer i have found is that it is stomach acid, because your bowels were moving so fast. especially if you had not eaten anything because of your diarrhea. i have this issues chronically. bright yellow with the burning but i sometimes pass food totally undigested. I still have not found a doctor who can help. they just throw pills at me. so hopefully this never happens to you again, but if so i would see a doctor. ","I am an 18 year old female and I just had a rapid onset of diarrhea, accompanied by a passing of a large amount of bright orangish yellow liquid. Also, there was burning during and after. I do not have a fever or abdominal pain or a history of disgestion problems. I would like to know the likely cause of this issue. Please and thank you." -207979,How to treat headache in a 10 years old child?,"thanks for you query.First, its normal to child develop darker skin one from his birth. Some children with darker parents have fair children at birth but they soon develop darker skin tone as their parents. so no need to worry about this.Second it is also normal for a child of this age to apply some force during defecation. If stool consistency is not too hard then no need to worry. white and green particles in stool is also normal.regards dr deepak ",Hey i want to disscuss two issues which im facing from my infants 1 My child getting darkerker skin tone from his birth n now he is only 2Months old but jmhis skin colour becoming dark n worse 2 he passed motion with alot of force n at time there are white n green particals -156822,What causes tingling sensation and numbness in the legs after a tailbone fracture?,"Hello, Consult an orthopaedic and get evaluated. Most probably it will be an early stage of arthritis or non-significant muscular pain. As of now, you can take analgesics like tramadol for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I have pain in my hands and feet also my back is sore to touch also my feet hurts so bad I can barely walk also my fingers are paining and I have this thick salvia with cough I was tab positive for a T B test been dealing with this for almost 4 years and I m starting to get depress because I m gaining weight because can t walk hands hurting back sore and I can t even bump or twist a top off a bottle because EVERTHING hurts me Please help -147441,What causes low platelet count while on Steroids?,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Not to worry. Total leukocyte is on lower side of normal. It is just below normal and not to worry.2. If neutrophils is 23%, he possibly has more lymphocytes indicating a viral infection. Not to worry, it will improve.3. Diet rich in Vit B12, folic acid and proteins is essential. However, do not take granulocyte transfusions. No complications at present. Do not worry. Nutritional diet will be helpful.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have a son of 17 years old. he has low TLC (3500) and low neutrophils (23%) What may be the cause of this? What Action can I take? and what kind of food can I feed him to raise this count?" -252283,Suggest effects of Clarithromycin on fetus during pregnancy,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today. The date of conception is known exactly with IVF, as it corresponds with your transfer date. Therefore, there really cannot be a discrepancy in the ultrasound dating with an IVF pregnancy. However, it can be too early to see a heartbeat on a 6 week ultrasound. Usually, a heartbeat can be seen in 7 weeks, which is why you were recommended to have another one at that time. I hope I was adequately answer your question today and I wish you the best for the rest of the pregnancy,Dr. Brown ","Hi i have gad a positive pregnacy with my 1st go at ivf. Went for my internal scan 6w 6d but sac and baby there but no heartbeat but a 5mm bean, which they say is the size of a 6 week pg. Got to go back in a week for re-scan. Could I have implanted late?? And what s the chances I will here a heartbeat in a weeks time. Thanks littlemiss" -197152,Suggest treatment for high fever and low WBC count,"Hello,It's most likely scarlet fever. I would recommend amoxicillin five ml three times a day for seven days for a six years old child along with paracetamol for fever.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Musfirah Tahir ","grandson aged 6 startwed week with pains in stomach, sore throat, high temperature, sleepy, developed rash on face, when bathed rash appeared over body, when cooled down rash went, rash was rough to touch, now has turned into red spots with blisters but just on face" -96114,Suggest treatment for a lump on the head,"Hi,Reply-1-its post-iv venous infection-thrombophlebits-Adv-Treat-chronic problem you have-1-Tb-HSAID-1 bd x 5 days,2-Antibiotics-5 days time, 3-Arm Elevation for 7 days.4-Mail the photograph-for fixing the diagnosis -pre and post treatment-5-After it -further treat is advised-may need 2 -3 wks time with follow up-as its a chronic-Thrombophlebits-since jan-15.6-ALERT-Warning-Take it seriously -to avoid big complications-Thnks .Wellcome for follow up for next few wks/ mths. ",I had an iv in my left arm on january first since theN i have two Hard lumps where the iv was. Theres a small lump like ball and a longer one right next to it. They bruise and seem to get a little bigger and get sore very often. If you can answer my question it would beofgreat help. -55424,On what arm should blood pressure check be done?,"Hello , Dry cough is a very common side effect of cardace , so if it's a recent drug who was added you should consult your doctor and he will substitute the same for you . That should take care of the cough. Angioplasty per say doesn't cause cough. Regards Dr Priyank Mody ","my mother recently had an angioplasty and has been home for a week. She is suffering from dry cough and we cant seem to figure out if that's a side effect or a reaction to something. Although its not been bothering her majorly, but i have observed that it just happened on and off and I am not entire sure whats triggering it. She is diabetic and hypertensive and is on usual medication such as Ecosprin and Clopigrel along with other drugs to cure hypertention and diabetes. Drugs Include: Prolomel XL, Cardace, Rozat, Presgator, Geminor, JalraM" -98443,What could the lump on groin be?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having infected Sebaceous cyst giving this problem often.Antibiotic will give temporary relief of controlling infection but recurrence is always there due to collection of cheesy material into the sac.Consult surgeon and get it excised with removal of sac.Ok and take care. ","hi i am a medical student at sixth grade . i have a recurrent problem of cyst like structure near the chin (not related to ingrown hair as i checked it , no hair found when i popped it out) the first time came to notice when i felt a small painful lump near the chin . i thought it was folliculitis so i popped it (but no hair! ) i sterilize it with povidone and took erythromycin pills . it was clear completely in a week (thank god) . but after about a month , it came back again(at the same site) and now filled with a blood . i tried the same treatment and it is successful the question is ... what is it ?!! how can i prevent it ? thanks in advance" -68188,What causes sore red bumps filled with blood and puss?,"Thanks for your question, I am Dr Asanghanwa. Reading your querry, I would say you have a systemic infection due to entry of germs from the infected tragus wound into your blood - a condition know as bacterial sepsis. I would advise you consult a physician so that blood samples and pus samples are collected and analysed so that appropriate antibiotics and medications are prescribed. Yes your symptoms have a lot to do with your infected wound. I advise that if you in the future do piercings, it should be by qualified and well trained staff who use properly sterilised equipment. Good Luck and get well soon. ","I have my tragus pierced and have had it since July. recently it has gotten infected and nothing is curing it. ever since it s gotten infected I ve been sick. running a fever, being super nauseous and my jaw has been sore. do these symptoms have anything to do with this? what are some things I can do to help this infection and these side effects?" -139065,Suggest treatment for a sore on the tongue and backache,Dear patient There is no direct relation between lung cancer surgery and back pain. But before going for lung cancer surgery metastasis to spine should be ruled out. Also prolonged rest that might be required post surgery may aggravate your back pain. Also impaired nutrition post surgery also affects muscle strengh. So by many indirect ways lung surgery may lead to aggravation of back pain. You should be prepared to face all this and jeep steps to prevent all this consequences. All the best. ,it s has been more then about 2 years since i had tummy tuck follow by liposuction of my back and my stomach since i had a bump in my lower back it keeps moving from one side to another and sometime it is hard to move and it;s hurts alot sometime i feel like my back going to stop working and now im about to have a tumor cancer surgery do you think that will make my back pain worst -120627,Suggest remedy for severe abdominal pain with spasm and inflammation in esophagus,"Hi.Pain, diarrhea and pressure all suggest a possibility of Irritable Bowel Syndrome- IBS, if all the relevant investigations are normal. Umbilical hernia is a different thing . Get a treatment under the care of a Gastroenterologist. Stop all the foods and beverages which can cause these problems. No stress or anxiety is very important . ","Hi. I ve had abdominal issues: pains 1st, diarrhea later, pressure on my belly more recent. CT, Blood work, stool test, x-rays negative so far. Could these be symptoms of something viral? Also the Nurse Practicioner advised outside chance of begining hernia, perhaps umbilical hernia. I am skinny but have fat on my belly for the first time and now I noticed that my life long outty belly button is now a sideways inny... now I have Dark Urine lately. ++ Do you have any suggestions please?" -89077,What diet plan should be followed after being diagnosed jaundice?,"Hi, I read carefully your medical data and I understood your query. ALT elevation is typically for liver damage instead AST may be elevated from other causes.If I were your treating doctor I would ask you:-what medication are you using- if you are passing flu I would also advice to rule out viral hepatitis performing HBs-Ag and Anti-HCV examsI would be glad to know other medical data of you. Wishing you health.Dr.Klerida ",Recent Blood work AST 104 and ALT 59. I have had fatty liver diagnosis without biopsy in the recent past but typically its always been the ALT that showed elevation. AST has been slightly high in the past but never like this. Does this sound like a problem? -222077,Due to chewing tobacco unable to open mouth properly. Please suggest some treatment.,"Hi, Tooth ache can be relieved by immediate opening of the root canal of the tooth by a dentist. This is the fastest way to get relief of pain. Medications will give you a relief only for a short period of time. So contact your dentist as soon as possible and get it treated by Root canal treatment or Extraction depending on the clinical condition of the tooth. ","have a throbbing tooth ache, taken amoxilin 3 times today for inflammed nerve given by dentist . Had been taking extra strength excedrin since yesterday - 4 times 2 capsules in 18hrs. Dentist then gave me Ibiprofen 600mg, did not help, was told to take ponstan 500. Took one tablet 5 hrs ago and another 1 hour ago and the pain is still killing me!! Can I now take paracetamol, excedrin, anything,? Please, have throbbing pain it s unbearable!! Am 37, no health issues, 68 kilos. Thank you!!!" -106360,What causes chest pain and difficulty in breathing?,"HelloThank you for askingExcluding cardiac problems is an important factor for this kind of pain.But if i were your doctor i would do a chest X Ray an D-Dimer it is a blood test.If they are normal we should control your stomach with a procedure fibrogastroscopy for a reflux situation and if it is normal too,we can safely say thai it is a stress and anxiety situation and to treat them.Thank youI wish you a fast recovery.DrolandaPulmonologist ",I had a pain in my chest a couple of days ago... i was taken to a hospital immediately .My ECG and Angiography reports are absolutely normal .My doc said it is due to stress and anxiety which is causing pain and indigestion too.. is this pain normal..please give me some advice? -14585,I have a swelling in my ankles. Is this because of heart failure?,"Hello. I have seen and reviewed the images which you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like you have mild edema around your ankle. In the absence of any respiratory symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, or other cardiac symptoms such as chest pain, it is not related to any cardiac issues. It could be due to other factors such as slight renal parameter derangement, or wearing very tight socks. I will advise you to get a CBC (Complete Blood Count), RFT (Renal Function Test) and LFT (Liver Function Test) done. If these tests are normal, you can go ahead and get an ECG done. But as of now, there is no need to worry about heart failure. ","Hello doctor, Since yesterday, I have been so tired, and I have a swelling in my ankles. It looks like a mild swelling, but I am scared. I have attached pictures of the swelling. Is this starting edema because of heart failure? I had some cardiac enlargement on MRI, but I had normal ejection fractions a year ago. What do I do now?" -152178,Is Xerina effective for foot fissures?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms of your father seem to be related to peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes. This is one of the common symptoms of diabetes.I recommend to maintain the glicemic level under control.I also to use prescription painkillers Gabapentin.This medication should be prescribed it by a neurologist.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","my father is 62 years and 22 years as a diabitic patient his legs do not work, he can not walk, can not stand on his legs without support . we went to hospital Dr: suggested IVIG injections 14 in a day for 5 days .course is complete but he can not still walk or stand on his feet. TELL ME WHAT SHOULD I DO? WILL HE WALK EVER OR NOT? PLEASE REPLY" -233975,"Gay man, had encounter with an HIV positive, no fluids exchanged, had oral sex. Chances of getting infected?","HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your seme analysis has revealed E-Coli infection with Asthenospermia .Please get semen culture done to find out the appropriate antibiotics to which they are sensitive to so that the infection can be controlled .As regards Asthenospermia and other varied symptoms Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence , improve your general health and improve sperm motility to some extent.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..There is no reason why you should not impregnate your wife .Dr.Patil. ","please, Dr i have a case of heavy growth of E coli and the medical report says that my sperm motility is not up to the required percentage and oxflocism tabs was giving to me for a week. Does it mean that i can not impregnate a woman again.Is there treatment to cure it. symtoms. stomach ace, bloating , erectile weakness, headache ." -45570,What is the red patchy rash all over my body?,"HIWell come to HCMThis could be hypersensitivity reaction and this could be due to some medicine late sensitivity may be likely but this is nothing to worry because this would be fine with the medicine give bellow 1) Tab Levocetrizine 10 mg three times in daytry to keep the stress level nil, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day. ","50 years old - diabetic for 1 yr - Prandin/simvistatin perscriptions - 6'2-1/2""/230 lbs - No drinking - Moderately active - Good diet with vitamins Problems - very itchy feet with some numbness/pain periodically, rash on my buttocks, and a red line on my neck" -41297,Is Curlzfin intake safe for male pattern hair loss?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Curlzfin does not cause hair loss. It promotes hair growth. Please do not overthink. You can use it daily for up to 6 months or 1 year. Please use Minoxidil solution along with Curlzfin. Treatment response is gradual and be patient.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,I m taking CURLZFIN TABLET for male pattern hairloss. I ve been prescribed one tablet per day. I am taking it from around 20 days. But it seems my hairs are breaking at a more rapid rate since then. Please help me. Is it possible? Or it s just my imagination that due to this medicine it is happening. -118852,What does severe pain in lower abdomen with dizziness mean?,"thank you for posting your query,you should consult a good general surgeon nearer to you or in your city for this type of complain.got examined by him and also do investigation with sonograpthy of abdomen.it will ruleout the underlying cause for abdomen pain.after that treatment will be much specified. pain you described may be due ureteric stone but other possibilities also should be kept in mind. for temporary relief you can take paracetamol+dicyclomin or for severe pain take aceclofenac+drotaverine with rabeprazole/pantoprazole.hope this answer will be helpful to you.for more queries plz don't hassitate to ask.get well soon. ",I am a 35 year old female 140 and 5'5. I have severe pain in my lower abdomen that has spread to my whole abdomen and bladder area and my left side of my back. For about a year I have had a muscle knot in the lower portion of my back. My stomach is very distended. I had a hysterectomy a year ago and still have ovaries. What kind of doctor should I consult for this problem and what do I ask? What could it be? -83131,"I have hypertension & renal failure symptoms, kindly suggest",hi welcome to HealthcareMAGIC forum from the problems you have mentioned it seems that you should consult a physician as soon as possible and get yourself checked up diagnosis is possible only after clinical examination and investigations wishing you a good health ,"I ve been feeling really tired the past 8 months. I was under a lot of stress and just assumed it to be that. As time s gone on I ve noticed some other symptoms. my ankles get a little swollen at work (I m not extremely over wieght or anything). My lower back started hurting. I ve also noticed over the past three months that I go to the bathroom a lot more and my urins been really clear. More recently I ve been feeling light-headed and unable to focus. I keep trying to tell myself it s just stress and for the most part I ve ingnored it, I m just a little concerned because none of the symptoms have gone away." -49596,What causes breathing difficulty while suffering from atrial fibrillation be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that blood pressure can rise according to your activity level, emotional stress and physiological changes. But if continuously your blood pressure is staying high then it's recommended for you to do some lifestyle changes for 3 months before starting with medicines. Kindly follow these changes: 1. Low salt intake 2. No smoking /Alcohol 3. Weight Reduction ( if obese ) 4. Avoid spicy and Fried food 5. Physical activity for 40 min 5 days a week. Follow this routine for 3 month if after this your blood pressure will be high then you need to start with anti-hypertensive drugs. I hope this information will answer your query. Kind Regards Dr. Bhanu Partap ",my blood pressure was 170 and not sure of the second number so my dr. put me on metroprol . I took it at 4:00 yesterday and blood pressure is now 114 over 82 on my home device. Could the meds work this fast? first time ever had a high blood pressure reading -185650,Suggest treatment for cancer as the tumour grew after TACE,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have enlarged lymphnode due to reactive hyperplasia as a result of some infection or you have metastatic melanoma in lymphnode. You should go for biopsy of that lymphnode. It will give you exact idea regarding the cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","I'm 37, have had a swollen left groin lymph node for 2 months. In the last week it doubled in size, and the skin around it has become very tender (when I touch it directly, it does not hurt). I had a very large mole removed from my right leg a few years ago (4 surgeries to remove it & a lot of bed rest) because of a melanoma scare. It did begin to grow back & they removed that, as well. There is no sign of it on my leg. Is it possible to get melanoma, without any signs on the skin/mole itself? I've read that this could be a cause for swollen groin lymph nodes." -163078,"Suggest medicines for cluster headaches, crushed disc and fractured shoulder",hi you had removal of excess skin and had your arms done. You have a suspicion that that your lymph nodes have been unnecessarily removed and you have lymphoedema. In my opinion you should consult your surgeon as to why it has been removed and what is the treatment for it now.I am sure he will help you . ,I had reconstructive surgeries done last year - removal of excess skin and had my arms done. I believe I have lympoedema as I believe the surgeon removed lymp nodes unnecessarily. What happens if there is no cure for the edema - this is very painful. what should i do -57547,What could cause pain in shoulder with high BP and heart rate?,"Hi,Elevated tropinin levels can be seen in two conditions: heart attack and unstable ungina. It depends on troponin levels.In case of heart attack there is a 100% blockage of artery, it needs immediate angiogram and angioplasty.In case of unstable angina, there is near 100% blockage. It also needs angiography, but not immediate, usually during 48-72 hours.Hope I could help youWishing a good health to your brotherIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, ","hello. my brother suffered a mild form of heart attack according to his cardiologist, his Troponin T test is positive. what are the pssoble medical interventions to be done? does he need surgery immediately? because his cardiologist told us about angiogram and possible angioplasty in the coming future. thanks!" -173585,Any suggestion for suffering from loss of memory?,"Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to a skin infection in this area. A vertebral column disorder can not be excluded either. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam. A lumbar spine X ray study is necessary too. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ",What could it be when a bump pop. Up underneat. The. Skin along the spine and then leave in a couple of hours it happens every now and then it. Seems to happen if the area gets warm. And then it kinda. Itches but the bump doesn't stay it be goes. Away -115980,"Are celestamine, zantac and medrol safe to use in child with tachycardia?","Hello, Bovine insulin can cause reaction in susceptible individuals. You can go for a test dose prior to administration of the whole dose, once the test dose goes fine, nothing much to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",i have experienced adverse reactions to several human insulins including humulin m3 and aklso porcine insulin and i am niow going to be changed to bovine insulin what if any reactions am imto expect from this? i react badly to statins and many other drugs -156867,What causes pain below the ankle bone?,"Hi, Your cough is mostly due to viral infection. And a viral infection in the body can cause muscle and bone pain. So no need to worry much. Maintain good hydration. Take simple painkiller like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1 week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist ","ok me and my girlfriend have some similar symptoms, so a deep cough, pain, serious pain in the joints, pain in the right arm that fluctuates from shoulder to elbow to forearm to not the right hand...just the right middle finger.. theres more, ill start with that" -149907,Tested positive for lupus. On metoprolol 25mg for irregular heartbeat. Reason for swollen leg?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Has your doctor considered that maybe she has ulcerative colitis or maybe crohn's disease, a colonoscopy would be the best way to find out.I may be wrong in this,but it is the only possibility that I can think of that your doctor has not considered.I hope this helps. ","Hi my daughter is 11 years of age and has had some ongoing medical problems since October of 2011. They medical problems were elevated AST and ALT . She had previously had her gallbladder removed before these levels came about. We went to Mayo after several bouts of raised LFT s and she had an ERCP performed that showed her pressure to be over 100 (norm is under 40) she did end up with pancreatitis after the procedure in October 2012. She also had a spinchterotomy at that time for Spinchter of Oddi Dysfunction. Now her LFT s are in normal range. We are thankful for that. However, she still continues to have pain in her mid upper quadrant GI tract and cannot lean forward due to severe pain and nausea . Her ESR is 56, her CBC is 3.5, RBC is 4.3, Hemoglobin is 11.4, hematocrit is 33.8. She gained 10lbs in the last month after starting periactin and this was discontinued. She is 1% on the growth chart with a height of 4 3 and weight is 76lbs. Her ESR has been elevated for 3 months now and the GI doc cannot find where the inflammation is coming from nor can they explain why her CBC s are dropping below normal. Do you have any recommendations for us to look into?" -101806,Why does my son experience chest pain during hard exercises?,"Hello, As you are an ex-drinker you should do a full checkup. Please consult your doctor for this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist ",i feel breathless and my eyes turn red like bloodshot and face tighter when i consume one sip of alcohol. now. but previously i was a very hard drinker like i used to consume 3 full bottles a day without any problem i used to drive my two wheeler. any test to done pls adivce me the remedy -182793,Can one take evion for cervical spondylosis ?,"Hi, The advice from the doctor is right. You cannot afford to miss a single dose. Coming to long term affects of taking Eptoin, the benefits outweigh the risks. Having said that I suggest to get Serum Eptoin levels once every 6 months. It also needs a follow up in 4 month with the same doctor to check the side effects. Regards. ","hi doctor i m taking eptoin 100 tablets 3tab daily at bed time.i hav been taken this medicine from last 6years is there any harm to me or my body for having this eptoin 100 long time .6 years back in a night whn i was sleeping i don,nt know wht will happen .but my parents on that time is with me they told me wht happen ,but i didn t know.so in the morning my whole body paining and i hav got slight cut on my toungue.its very painfull.so next day we rush to the doctor than he told me it s a seizure attack but its not to be worrying sitution thn he started eption 100mg for three years, but somehow after 1 year its a single miss of tht dose, docter told me i hav to restart my medicine course from the next day for next three years" -165814,What causes swelling in the toe and bruising on the top of the foot?,"I don't think any technician would hit a radial nerve whole drawing bloodif you feel pain and numbness I would suggest active and passive movements of elbow, wrist and finger movementsplus Tab meconerv plus once daily after Food ","Hello, I had a medical Technician draw blood for a recent Dr. Appointment. Unfortunately, the Technician hit the Radial Nerve in my left arm. The pain and numbness still persist after 7-Days. What can I do to help with the pain and heal my Radial Nerve? Thank you for your help in advance!" -33363,What causes nausea and vomiting with bleeding?,"Hallow Dear, With the history of repeated previous miscarriages, you have to keep possibility of miscarriage in consideration. You had nausea and vomiting along with a missed period. So the possibility of pregnancy is very high. In fact you could have gone for some pregnancy test earlier; particularly because you have a bad obstetric history. However, now you can submit yourself for ultrasonography. If you are aborting and the bleeding has not stooped, ultrasonography will clearly give you the evidence. If the pregnancy is disturbed and non-viable, you will require evacuation of uterus. However, if the pregnancy is still intact and not separated from the uterine wall, you stand a good chance to continuation of pregnancy. Your pregnancy test also then would be positive. In that case, please report to your Gynaecologist. Take complete bed rest. You may require some Progestational preparation like Susten or hCG injection to support and stabilize the pregnancy. I hope this provides you preliminary guidelines. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ",hello I had implanon implant in my arm after I hit my son in 2012 I just recently got it out in 2015 and March I didn t have it all the pregnancy symptoms sleeping en Noisia I even threw up a bunch of times I thought I was pregnant but just a little while ago I started to see blood could I be pregnant or was that just a sign that my period was coming over I do have a history of miscarriages I had 7 of them we don t know why and some of them was before 4 months and some of them were at 4 months could you please help me out -60766,Does H. pylori bacterial infection cause chest pain?,Hello and WelcomeI appreciate your concernMeloxicam or ibuprofen with a muscle relaxant like tizanidine should be used in consultation with your physician. Physiotherapy has added benefit and will reduce the overall recovery time.Wishing you best of healthThanks ,Prescribed Naproxine and co codomal and a small number of decongestant (Now finished) from my GP last Friday 20th Jan. - Following 3 days of flu symtoms and increased chronic back ache. - I went back to work on Tuesday. But although I have cut down on the others I just had one Naproxine 500mg yesterday morning I have felt like a zombie all weekend - tired out depressed and even some chest pain today which thankfully seems to be now lifting. I can now feel my back pain returning so what should I do would there be other pain killers or anti - inflammtories that may work better ? ( From my GP) -73375,Is the sperm count normal?,Menstrual history neededOccupational history and semen parameter mandatory for effective management.You must do sex in proper position and every alternative day from 8th day of menstrution. Contact with all of your history in my mailrokon.skin@yahoo.com ,"Hi doctor , Iam married and trying to conceive for around 2ys, my prolactin level is 20.6, doctor advised me to take krimson 35 for 1 months along with macfolate tab. i have already started taking medicine now. i want to know whether i can get pregnant while taking krimson 35. kindly advice." -19578,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -157039,Suggest treatment for swelling and restricted movement in the knee,"Hi, It could be minor contusion or inflammation. As a first line management, she can take analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Apply ice packs also. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",MY GIRLFRIEND IS 52 AND WAS WORKING IN THE KITCHEN BUT WITH NO DIRECT CAUSE CAME OUT OF THE KITCEN AND TO BED CRYING IN PAIN. THE TIP OF HER ELBOW SEEMS TO BE THE SOURCE. WHAT SHOULD SHE DO TO EASE THE PAIN? SHE TOOK 3 IBYPROFINS AND STILL SEEMS TO BE IN INTESE PAIN. -100001,What could a bruised lump on calf be?,Hi. Do not worry. Have you been involved in any sexual activity in the past few weeks? Also is it tender to touch and is there any fluid or watery collection in it? Have you had problems with retraction of your foreskin? Do let us know answers to the above. Meanwhile keep the part safe from any injury and avoid touching it too much. And contact us back soon. Take care. ,"Hi, I am 17 years old and I noticed this morning that I had a lump right below the rim of my penis. Without touching it for a few hours it went down luckily but now it seems that the rim (Glands) of my penis is. Alittle red and looks slightly bigger or puffier than usualy. I have no clue what this means and I have been freaking out all day on what this could be. Is it an STD or anything harmful to me? Please I could use answers badly. Thank you!" -214524,What is the best treatment for toothache?,"Hello,Medications can have side effects that stress the oral environment especially with new or changed medications that can creat an imbalance. Your system has to take time to adjust. You may experience dry mouth and poorly hydrated tissue. Please maintain excellent daily oral hygiene. Your gums may be extra sensitive and very reactive to daily plaque buildup. Signs of imflammation include redness, swelling and sensitivity. Rinse with warm salt water. Keep a proper diet with balanced vitamins. Avoid deficiencies and make sure to take vitamin B12. Everyone is Individual and react differently to medications.If you had a compromised periodontal condition before starting high blood pressure medication, you are at risk of additional periodontal stress. Increase your reoutine professional dental cleaning visits. Use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Consider scheduling a visit with a periodontist if your condition does not improve. Anti-inflammatory medication may offer some relief during this adjustment time period.Thank you for your inquiry. I hope your feel better soon. ",My gum desease seems to have worsened since being on Toprol XL and 2 weeks ago I was switched to amlodipine and already I have abcesses in two new places and very sore gums. Is there any BP drug that would not cause my infected gums to get worse. did Toprol contribute to the issue? -12681,Is there a way to control sun-induced headaches while driving?,"Hello. I understand that you are suffering from chronic migraine and your headaches are triggered by light. Unfortunately, I will not be able to give you a valid prescription. You will have to visit a local doctor for that. But using tinted glass can only offer so much protection, there is no way it can block all the light coming through. Another important issue is that it can never stop sunlight coming through the windshields, or stop light from oncoming traffic and other bright lights. I feel that you will do much better with migraine medication than the tinted glasses. ","Hello doctor, I get really bad sun-induced headaches (chronic migraine). I cannot go anywhere without sunglasses. Unfortunately when I am driving it is worst. I wanted to get tinted windows but that is illegal in my area without a doctors note. Is there anyway to get one online through a doctor or would I have to find a local doctor to go in and see?" -25136,I have a unicornuate uterus. What is my chance of getting pregnant?,"Hello. How are you doing? I do not see any reason for you to worry. The movement of egg into the fallopian tube is chemically controlled or attracted. So, no matter which tube is open or blocked, the egg falls into the peritoneal cavity or the space around the uterus. Then, it will be obviously sucked into the open tube. So, you have definitely a chance of pregnancy. Your doctor will have more job to do only after you get pregnant, with lots of close monitoring and medications. Your chances of getting pregnant are on par with any other lady. So, just hope for the best and pray well. All the best. For more information consult an infertility specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/infertility-specialist ","Hello doctor,I have had four follicles ruptured from my left ovary and one from the right. I have had IUI back to back for two consecutive days. But my major concern is I have a unicornate uterus with a left rudimentary horn. I recently had lap because I had a cyst on my right ovary. The doctor says I have been ovulating perfectly every time. I am depressed abt the fact that left tube is absent but four follicles ruptured on the same side. Please give me some hope of getting pregnant. The endometrium lining is 9 mm which the doctor said is very good. And, this is my first IUI after lap." -39054,"Suddenly i got so much acne on my face, what is the treatment ?","Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic. You are given the right treatment.Azifast is an antibiotic and if it is a capsule it should be taken on empty stomach.Please go ahead and use it.If the acne don’t come down in a week , you can see a Dermatologist and get acne specific medication. Hope i answered your question. Take care ",hi doctor im 22 years old and i started having acne a week ago and now they are all over my face .my doctor advised me to take azifast 500 tablets for five days empty stomach.im just worried because i have had no acne for about 5-6 years now.is the treatment right?and i would also like to know that what else can i do to prevent them?my weight is 45 kg and my height is 5 feet 2 inches(female). -188508,"Difficulty to keep food down, swollen face with ball under chin after being operated for stomach cancer. Is travelling safe?",if your mother is not able to eat properly you need to discuss with your treating doctor regarding this. loss of appetite can be due to multiple issues and drug toxicity on liver is one of them. She needs to get her liver function tested and change of drugs must be under medical supervision only ,"Hello, My mom suffering from tuberculosis last 15 days , she is 63 ( F ), she is taking AKT-3 medicine every morning - but last 5 days she is not feeling well, even she is not able to eat anything properly due to heavy AKT-3 Medicine, i want to change her medicine, i want to divert AKT-3 to Rcinex ( morning ) & Combutol ( evening ), is it safe for her or not.? please advise me..? ( and sorry for my bad english.... )" -94120,What causes hard colorless painful lump on armpit?,"hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type), a fibroma or a lipoma. these lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","Hello Doctor,I got a small lump on the back side,between my neck and shoulder.It is small in size and has been one year from now, i am feeling it.it is painless and not growing in size.I am a bit tensed about its presence.Kindly assist me.Regards,venkat" -207917,"Could cough, chest spasms, wheezing and allergic colds be due to asthma?",Hello 1 monthold baby can utinate 6 to 7 times a day Which is normalInitially ther is less breast milk which was not enough for ur baby After giving him similac ur baby gain wt That means ur baby is need more milkIf u have enough bf then not to worry and also give nan 1 to him U should gradually decrease nan 1 after ur baby satisfied with bf No worry for urination ,"Hi , my baby weight is 3.6 when he is born. After 1 month went for check up still my baby weight is 3.5. Doctor advised to give simlac 1 4 Times a day, simultaneously with BF. After a 2 weeks my child weight increased to 4.2 but simlac make my baby restless unable to burb, constipation, and gastric problem, again with doctor advice I switched over nestle nan pro 1 , it s comfortable for him but have frequent urinatione, will my baby gain weight can u advice. Am giving breast feed too." -7343,I have foot ache and tingling sensation for the last couple of weeks. Why?,"Hello. You seem to have mild neural pain. It could be due to the gentle compression of nerves. Please take Vitamin supplements and if persisting, Pregabalin after an evaluation by neurophysician. Please feel free to question me in this regard. ","Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old female. For the past couple of weeks, I have foot ache and feel a cold tingling sensation on and off. My blood reports and ECG are normal. I have no health issues. But I have a cheek tingling occasionally." -18534,Can I use C Sora ointment if I have a fungal infection?,Hello. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor,Should I use C Sora ointment (Clobetasol propionate and Salicylic acid ointment) on my face when having a fungal infection?" -218580,"How to treat broken root canal mediated bump on gum along with headache,blurred vision and nausea?","Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.As you are mentioning that you got your filling done 2 weeks ago and you are still feeling chemical smell in your mouth, then it is not a common condition, it looks that you are having some allergic reaction which causing irritation in your throat.Better you should visit your dentist again and get a re-restoration done.Hope this will help you. ","2 weeks ago I had 3 cavities filled. (2 on bottom same side, 1 on top same side). Ever since then i keep smelling a chemical smell. After they were done i mentioned that it felt like i had something gritty in the back of my throat to which i was told it was ok and just left over from the work the dental assistant did. Im starting to get worried and don't know what to do. What could be causing this?" -25780,How can these boils on my face be treated?,"Hello. I saw your clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) You have lots of closed comedones on your forehead. Yes, it is acne. There are two types of comedones. They are closed comedones nothing but whiteheads and the other are open comedones which are the blackheads. Closed comedones should be removed, we call it comedone extraction. For this procedure, you need to meet your dermatologist. The one near your right lower eyelid in the picture looks like milia. The picture is not very much clear, hence I have mentioned it ""looks like."". A milium is a cyst, forms around eyes because of friction and rubbing. It appears whitish in color. It can be removed the same way as closed comedones or it can be closed comedones with enhancement of light on picture making it look like milia. Comedone extraction is the best treatment until you visit your dermatologist for this procedure. I suggest you start using Deriva-Cms (Adapalene Topical, Clindamycin Topical) MS gel for these comedones in the evening You should apply a very little quantity like the size of a pinhead. You should apply only on the top of each comedone at 7 p.m. Make sure it does not touch the skin. Wash your face at 10 p.m. before sleeping. Acne can be seen on shoulders, chest, arms as well. You have acne on your shoulders, which is leaving pigmentation. Use Deriva-Cms gel on shoulders also. Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser face wash, wash your face four times a day. I would like to suggest a few skin care tips here too. Do not touch your comedone. It will leave pigmentation and scar. Use good sunscreen on the face for 30 minutes before going out in sun. Do not use oil for scalp before taking bath, you can use oil after bath. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old female. For the past one month, I have got these boils on my face. Ten years ago, I had the same issue and got treated. It is a kind of acne that is what the doctor had diagnosed at that time. At present, I do not take any medications for the same.These are the same kind of boils that I have been getting on my shoulders too and they are brown in color and not skin color. In the past, I used to apply Clear Gel, Sofradex and Cetaphil face wash and had been prescribed two other medicines. I have attached pictures for your reference." -25863,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -222673,What causes pain in the right foot while suffering from diabetes?,hi sir if all diagnostic tests is normal.then why to worry?go morning walk and do yoga in some easy step. ,"I have a lot of nerve and muscle issues. Currently doing neurologic appts. Just did a skin biopsy for sensory fiber neuropathy, have an emg scheduled... I ve had 2 done already, all were negative for whatever they are looking for. I ve had mri s done every year... Brain shows normal activity with a bit of scar tissue that has not grown or shrunk. Have all the symptoms of ms... but, also just found out they could be similar symptoms for diabetes... help?" -94367,What causes sore lumps on neck?,"Hi,Reviewed your query.The lump on your back of head, is mostly a bug bite or a furuncle / boil,as it hurts to touch.A perifollicular cellulitis with Furuncle may cause such intensifying pain especially when its growing and expanding stage due to acute infection.If Tab Motrin 400 mgm is taken, pain and inflammation with it would reduce.Still I would advise you to have a check up from your doctor to get the worry ruled out by a direct physical check up.Hope this would relive your query satisfactorily.Write excellent review and hit thanks if this has helped to resolve your issue.Welcome again further for any query in this regard.Have a good day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","I woke up this morning with a knot on the back of my head. It hurts to touch the knot but there is no redness or discoloration around the lump. I have been in bed all day with headache, nothing seems to help. The pain is intensifying should I go to emergency or can I wait until morning to go have it checked out?" -59072,Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate,"Dear Patient, Thank you very much for your questions. There are different types of pathological heart beating conditions or arrhythmia. It is very hard for a physician without auscultation, physical examination and ECG to diagnose such conditions. However, thanks to health care magic forum you have a golden opportunity to get an advice from a physician to direct you to a right person before worsening your symptoms. Anyway, according to your description about your condition, I feel that you have premature heart beats. Premature heat beats are subdivided into premature atrial contractions(PACs) and premature ventricular contractions(PVCs). Also, Atrial fibrillation itself can give an irregular rhythm. Some irregular heart rhythms can be life threatening. Therefore, my advice is consult your family physician first. Explain him all your physical complaints like skipped heart rate, racing your heart,shortness of breathing, things which can trigger these conditions for example when you are stressed, after physical activity etc. Your family doctor will take an ECG or direct you for an Holter monitor test if it is necessary. Holter monitor is a 24-hour ECG test that is more informative than standard ECG and help your physician to diagnose your condition correctly. If necessary, your doctor will direct you to a Cardiologist. As I feel, your condition is not that serious and can be solved with your family doctor. However, my advice is contact your family doctor soon and do appropriate testing immediately. If you need more help, please write me. Do not worry.Good Luck!Dr. Dinesh Nuwan Weerasinghe. MD ","Hi , I keep getting weird heart beats feels like my heart stops for a split second had one strong beat then back to normal, this has been happening since yesterday morning and I can feel it evey 5 mins or so some times more then it might stop for hr or 2 then starts again . Many thanks. Lewis" -85249,Does androgel elevate liver enzyme levels?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Your ultrasound report of liver is almost normal without any mass lesion. Its size is also normal. So nothing to worry much about that. Go for liver function test once if you have any symptoms of liver disease.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","as per scanning report my liver position is found as below.Liver normal in size and diffuse homogenous increased echotexture. No mass lesions. No IHBD, PV>Normal, CBD; Normal; kindly suggest what is stage of my liver and what precautions has tobe taken by me" -89281,"Hepatomegaly with diffuse fatty changes, stomach pain, discomfort, pain when passing stools. Suggestions?","Hi,Vomiting blood is not normal.It could be due to ulcer disease or due to varices secondary to liver disease.Since the ultrasound scan shows enlarged spleen, bleeding due to varices is more likely.An upper GI endoscopy should be done to confirm the source of bleeding.If it is variceal bleeding, it can be controlled endoscopically. You may have to be on long term medications.If it is due to ulcer disease, then you have to be tested for H.pylori infection and treat it if found to be positive.I hope that answers your question.Regards. ","hi, recently i had a blood vomit . in consultation with a doctor i under went a abdominal ultra sonoraphy. the following are the results. -fatty liver -enlarged spleen : 125 mm i have been prescribed the following medicines. silimarin 140mg pantodec dsr beplex forte digecaine syrup after following the prescription for a day, i now have mild fever and stomach ache with irregular bowel movement . can you please suggest a way out." -751,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -240337,Would losing memory and weak eyesight be the result of falling periodically?,My dear friend I feel very sorry over your health problems . But you have been also very strong as you have struggled quite well with all your problems. But now from your description it appears you are having depression which is quite common in parkinson. Kindly visit a psychiatrist or your neurologist to help you with antidepressants. Above all you need to have good support of friends and relatives. Think its a bad phase and will get over soon.all the best ,my name is Lorraine I have been diagnosed with several TIA Parkinson s costochondritis last year I lost 150 pounds in 6 mos this year I have gained 85 back in 6 mos.3 years I have not been able to sit and eat at the dining table or on the sofa watching television transportation to doctors is very painful in my rib cage. The spasms on a scale of 1 _10 has Been off the charts.I had 3 years of testing at d are a imaging in Poughkeepsie New York nothing was found. This evening I seem to be falling into a very bad depression I m getting tired on fighting and surviving my quality of life has gone downhill so fast help looking for an answer. Thank You Lorraine -39727,"Rhinoplasty done few days back, nose tip seems to be off center. Reason?","Hi....user., Don't depress., It will take time to get complete resolution., So...observe 3 weeks ","Hi can you help me please, I have rhinoplasty 2 days ago, my nose was completly fine before it just I had a big rounded tip and wanted to change it to pointy tip, after my surgery my nose is tilted to one side.. I know its too soon to get results but my nose tip seem off center and thats depresses me.. would you know what is it off center now while it was OK before surgery? thanks" -57126,What causes heartburn and bruises on back?,"HelloECG and electrocardiogram mapping are same thing.It detect electrical impulses generated from our heart.It is widely used to diagnose condition of heart.Different electrodes are placed on chest surface,leg and hand and it detect impulses.These impulses are graphically represented on a paper.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",hi Dr. Samuel I would like to know if a ECG is the same as *electrocardiogram mapping* this is literally translated from spanish (mapeo electrocardiográfico). Thanks a lot.p.s. Actually I need the term in french. *electrocardiogram mapping* but I don't find it :( -160304,Suggest treatment for a right sided neck pain,"Hello, Thank you for using healthcare magic . I read your question and understood your concern. I think that the stomach upset that your husband is he's from taking these two medications . The first one is a nonsteroidal antiinflamatory medication and the second one is an analgesic . If you take both of them without any medication for stomach protection they may cause stomach upset . So I think your husband should take this medication alongside with omeprazole medication which is a stomach protection drug .The stomach upset has nothing to do with some food that he might have eaten . Please consult your doctor for the side effects of the medication . Wish your husband quick recovery.Dr.Selmani ",My husband has been asked by the Dr to take Zerodol for his shoulder pains. After taking for 2 days he has loose motions . He is also taking Pan along with Zerodol. Is there a connection his tummy upset with his medication? Or is it because of some food he might have eaten? -110418,Having noticed severe cough which is causing pain in trachea,"HelloI share your concern Heaviness in a chest is a matter of concern, It could be related to number of conditions likeHeart diseaseLung or respiratory conditionsStress inducedAcid peptic disease like acid refluxChest wall disease If you can provide me more information like your age, sex and relevant medical history, I will be tell you better Meanwhile just relax, take complete bed rest and seek immediate medical help to rule.out heart disease first.Please feel free to ask for more assistance, I will be happy to help youBest wishes ",I am feeling pressure in my chest. Not a crushing pressure but kind of heaviness. And I'm a little breathless and tired. I went to the dr and had a EKG they said it was fine. Scheduled a stress test for 2 weeks away. Been feeling like this for the last few days. Dr said it was stress -77624,What causes kidney bulging?,"Hello, It seems that there is stone formation in the cystic lesion. Ideally, contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) should be done to exclude malignant conversion of the cyst, and if there are any complications arising from the cyst, then partial or total nephrectomy may have to be done.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Tamay Mukherjee ",there is a well defined rounded cystic lesion noted within cortex of the left kidney near the mid pollar region measuring 14.2X13-5mm which is anechoic in echopattern and the wall of it is thin and regular casting posterior acoustic enhancement.requested treatment -236937,Suggest treatment for frontal lobe encepholomlecia along with memory loss,"Hello,.In bipolar illness patient develop manic or depressive episode on different time. Treatment changes with time according to the nature of episode. Bipolar disorder need treatment under psychiatrist supervision with medication like mood stabilizers. She appear to be in manic phase right now, in my it is better to stop Prozac ASAP and do not allow her to drive. Same time meet psychiatrist to prevent complications and further treatment.Take care,www.99doctor.com ","i need to get help for a 33old women with a mental disorder. She follows the symtoms of bipolor and has for may years, and only is getting worse. She is loud, verbal cursing, drives about 30 miles over the speed limit at all times, 19 speeding tickets, her car is not taken care of in way. What happens to it is not important to her. she hads lost a job 8 years ago for not showing up and not calling in. She lost the job that she has had since for stealing some money daily for over a year before being caught. She tells lies alot. She gambles and borrows to do so. She acts like a big sister to her 2.5 year old son, not a mother, she lives at home with life is sometimes unbearable there. She can t sit still, her feet move constantly far more than restleg syndrome. She is on Prozac 30 mg but I know it not the correct medication. It is not helping at all. She has never had a real diagnosis but she also is without any insurance. Can you recommend where to start. Each day is only getting worse." -6567,"I consumed alcohol and walked for one hour, my heart rate increased. Why?","Hello. This is likely due to the effect of alcohol, coupled with your baseline anxiety and activities. Normally, the heart rate goes up whenever one does activities like walking. But due to the effect of alcohol, heart rate elevation was persistent. Also, there must be some component of anxiety, as well. So mere heart rate elevation does not suggest any particular abnormalities. Most of the times, this is physiological and in response to the bodily factors. However, alcohol may cause cardiac arrhythmia like atrial fibrillation, which also involves heart rate elevation. But it is unlikely to be fibrillation because fibrillation involves sudden elevation and sudden offset rather than gradual onset. One would have palpitations and irregularities in heart beating in this case. It will not follow activities. It would be associated with other symptoms like dizziness, chest pain, sweating, or shortness of breath.So, I do not think there is anything to worry about it. If you also have a baseline elevated heart rate at other times as well, then you should do regular exercises to increase the vagal tone and lower the heart rate. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I had wine and beer at a dinner party, after which I decided to go for a walk for about one hour. While walking, my heart rate increased to 133 bpm, then lowered to 116 bpm. I went home and sat down, waiting for my rate to recover under 100 bpm. It was 112 bpm after two to three minutes and dropped to 103 bpm. Then it took 17 minutes to drop down to 93 bpm. I did stress echo, echo, ECG, full blood panel and holter monitor. All results are clear." -60675,Suggest treatment for a urinary infection,"Hello,This does not sound at all like shingles. Shingles is usually only on one side of the body and in a nerve root distribution. The most common is on the flank but it can occur in other places. Full body rash is not common and usually only occurs in people that have immune deficiencies. The edema is concerning and may mean something severe is going on with the heart or kidneys. He needs to see a doctor as soon as possible for blood tests and an exam. If this means returning to Emergency then you need to do that.Regards ","How do we determine if this is a case of shingles or a case of contact dermatitis. Full body rash, some open, some scabs, ER docs unable to help, PCP has been unavailable for review. Was looking at photos and it sure looks like shingles has attacked my husband! But it also looks like a dermatitis problem a friends has had for four years that has yet to be diagnosed! Rash is accompanied by severe edema especially on legs and arms. He tells me he is not voiding the amount of water he is drinking and the edema is quite pronounced. I have been out of town since this started last Wednesday and it is now Tuesday night. Where do we start tomorrow?" -39316,"What is Dremz lotion ultra, eye cream and Trivia tablets used for?","Hi! Thank you for your question!Ultican tablet is an antifungal agent, that is usually prescribed for vaginal candidiasis, fungal infections of mouth throat liver, and skin.Dremz cream is hydroquinone-a skin bleaching agent, which is used for age spots, skin discolorations, so it is suitable in your case.Dremz ultra cream contains some lightening agent such as kojic acid, arbutin, niacinamide and vitamin E which help to brighten your complexion.I hope this helps, even if I do not really know what trivia tablet is. Do you know it`s active ingredient so I could help?Feel free to contact me again!Dr. Migena GEGA ","i have dark circles and my complexion is bit dark..i went to a skin specialist to improve my skin tone..he gave me dremz and dremz ultra,a sunsreen lotion,an under eye cream and trivia tablet to take it daily and he suggested to take ultican 150 twice in a week..whats the purpose of intaking these tablets..?" -11641,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -156793,Does a shoulder sprain cause strong underarm odor?,"Hello, Most probably it will be a contusion or musculoskeletal pain. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",My daughter-in-law had a baby 2 months ago. At that time she had a prolapsed Uterus and started hemorrhaging. She was given 4 units of blood. She now is having severe breathing problems but all the pain she is having has now moved to right below her Right shoulder blade and around her upper right quadrant. -101205,What causes large lump filled with pus on back?,"Hi,Thaks for writing to HCM.That can be a boil or furuncle or even an infected lymph node following the rash on the forehead.Take a course of antibiotic in consultation with your local doctor for the prescription, and it should resolve.RegardsDr. Ashish Verma ",I woke up this morning with a lump behind my right ear that is tender to the touch. I also have a red rash on my forhead along the hairline that is sensitive to touch. I have had some night sweats in the past week. Anything to be really concerned about? -27821,The muscles of my left leg get pulled when I move my pelvis. Please help.,"Hello. If you have questions after seeing the physiotherapist, then please let me know, as I can rely on the physiotherapist's examination findings to guide me Revert with more information to a physiotherapist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/physiotherapist ","Hi doctor, I am a regular runner and have recently been trying out a new programme running five days per week, with lots of gentle short runs. I have had a few running related injuries in the past year. I got shin splints and peroneal tendonitis on the outside of my left foot for several months,  last year. I had physiotherapy for the tendonitis. The physiotherapist discovered that my left hip flexor is weak and the hamstring is too tight on that side, which was causing the foot issues. Last weekend, I seem to have pulled a muscle in my left hip. I did a steep trail run and feel like it was on the downhill that I triggered the injury. It was hurting when I tilted my pelvis forwards. I tried swimming, but the side-to-side tilt of the pelvis caused little sharp pains what felt like inside my pelvis. The sharp pain has now gone, but all of the muscles in my lower back, mainly on the left, but also on the right are now tensing up causing me discomfort. Any ideas about this? I have done a bit of self-diagnosis and it sounds like one of the muscles that do balancing on the hip." -51766,Suggest treatment for SVT,"HelloWelcome to HCM. By Heart pulps, flip flops etc I suppose you are talking about palpitations. Palpitations can be caused by extra beats or VPCs. It can also be caused by thyroid abnormalities and anxiety. These are the three most important causes of palpitations. Other causes are also there but are not considered here. As you have described your ECG shows VPCs or extra beats. VPCs are usually incidental findings in many subjects and usually require no treatment. However if you are having symptoms like fainting, dizziness, breathlessness then they should be evaluated. Since you have not mentioned any of the above symptoms, I suppose they don't trouble you. Therefore I recommend you a thyroid profile. If you still have persistent nagging flip flops or palpitations, then a 24 HR Holter monitoring can be done. In this test a device and some wires are attached to your body (below your clothing) and you are sent home. The device constantly records your ECG while you do your normal day to day activities. After 24 hrs, the readings are checked. It will document the number of PVCs you have, their character,morphology and whether they are life threatening or can cause complications. Please do a thyroid profile and a Holter monitoring (only if persistent symptoms) and revert with results. Wishing you good health. Regards ","I work for a hospital and get EKG's annually. I am 48 and a little over weight. Not taking any meds or OTC drugs except for Prilosec. The last couple of nights I have had MAJOR heart pulps, flip flops etc. Last night was the worst...lasted about 20-30 minutes without easing. I was finally able to fall asleep. This morning I woke up and my chest was sore (stiff feeling). I had my GP order a EKG and this time it showed some PVC. My doctor does not seem concerned. Told me to continue the Prilsec and start taking an asprin a day. This is not normal for me and starting to get worried I may have another night tonight like last night. What are your thoughts." -104276,How can recurring chest pain in the ribs be treated?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. No, this is not appropriate regimen.This patient is receiving under dosage of ethambutol. Also the timing of drugs are not proper. Ideally, all anti tubercular drugs should be taken together in the morning on empty stomach. If patient is feeling nausea and vomiting then he can take drugs after breakfast. But all drugs should be taken together. Dose of ethambutol should be 600-800mg.Dose of pyrazinamide should be 750-1000 mgs.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your patient. Thanks. ","i am RMO in a reputed hospital. AKT (combutol,r-cinex,pyzina regimen) started for a 78 yrs male patient who was found to have extensive PT.Chest physician advised combutol-400, r-cinex 300+450, mgs at night and pyzina in after noon. Is this regimen correct?" -79351,Need information about the kidney removal with 75% functioning,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.An enlarged prostate is a common condition after the age of 60 years in males. To confirm if you really have an enlarged prostate, you should get an ultrasound scan done and this must also include urinary bladder volumes before and after urination. An enlarged prostate causes retention of urine in many people and that is responsible for increased frequency of urination and urgency. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate includes, urinary urge, increased frequency of urination even in the night, pain during urination and sometimes blood in urine. Significant retention of urine can cause urinary tract infection also. It will help if you also get PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels tested at least once every year. This will show any risk of developing prostate cancer.Mild prostate enlargement is treated with medications like finastride and tamsulosin. Severe prostate hyhpertrophy requires surgical treatment. ","i m 70 yrs. old , male , in good shape. Work every day. ( mon. fri.). Think I have an enlarged prostate. Urination has slowed over the last year. Think I developed a kidney infection. Took pure cranberry juice all last week 2x a day. Seemed to get better. Stoped yesterday. Infection back today. Can I shrink the prostate with diet????" -31047,Is surgery the only option to heal shoulder labrum tear?,Hello. I have gone through your history as well as the MRI report attached to it (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For further information consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthopaedician-and-traumatologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old female. I sustained a shoulder injury while working out and it turned out to be a labrum tear. I can rotate my arm without any problem. I feel the pain only while playing badminton. The doctor has suggested surgery and I do not want to go for it. Kindly go through my reports and let me know if surgery is the only option for my labrum tear to heal. Also, I would like to continue badminton. Please help." -156615,How should i treat my double joint problem?,"Hi, An injury like this can lead to Fracture in the ribs. I suggest you get X rays of the ribs ASAP. Take painkillers and muscle relaxants. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I am 55, today while running on a dirt path I stumbled on a stone. couldn t catch my balance and fell to the ground. My left arm was tucked underneith me and landed on my left side. I still felt pain in my ribs. They are sore just under the armpit. I weigh 240 LBS. Should I be alarmed" -224349,Is it normal that I'm not able to go again after having sex once ?,"Hello,You can have fungal infection rash over that area. You can apply topical steroid cream and clotrimazole like anti fungal cream over that. Wear loose cotton cloth. Don't wear tight cloths. Keep that area dry and moist free.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ",Hi the seam between my balls and anus is extremely itchy and sore now I wasn't worried about it till it started bleeding. I'm not gay so I don't think it could be a sti. But it's been like this for a week and it's to imbarrising to go see a doctor face to face. It's scaby red and a little bit inflamed what is it and what can I do about it? -220404,"Foul smell in mouth, yellow cotton stuffing, filling came out loose with foul smell. Had four fillings. Advise?","Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Bleeding gums indicates infection in the gums known as gingivitis, it occurs due to poor oral hygiene, plague and calculus deposition , systemic conditions and hormonal imbalance. I would suggest you to visit the Dentist and get the checkup done, take an x-ray of the tooth which is having pain, go for symptomatic treatment of complete mouth scaling nad polishing. Tooth which is having pain can be treated with root canal treatment. Brush the teeth twice daily, use antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Take multivitamin suplements. Drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated. Hope this helps out. Regards.. ","I am waking up with a mouth coated in blood -including clots or gobs stuck to my teeth, my tongue , you name it. I can literally scrap layers of gooey blood from my cheeks, teeth or inside my mouth anywhere. This has been a recent development. Started about 3 weeks ago with a sudden on set of fever. My teeth and mouth ached so badly I think I would have rather pulled them out. I assumed it was an infection and used antibacterial mouth wash to no avail(prescribed post wisdom tooth removal Jan 2012) . I am also noticing hard bumps at the base of my gum line mostly above my upper front, top teeth. I had the four quadrant gum cleaning a year ago (with wisdom teeth removal) and dentist says gum health is improving. My concern is the sudden onset. Prior to the quadrant gum cleaning I never experience this. I am not sue where to start as this is not just a little bit of blood. Its is dark gooey copious amounts every night and bleeding throughout the most of the day is occurring as well. I have a history of fibromyalgia (based on lack of factual evidence indicating a more finite diagnosis - not convinced as I feel it is a catch all). PC thinks sjogrens or RA will eventually be the diagnosis, but no SSa or SSb antibodies were detected during the parotid and minor salivary gland biopsy. Nor have any antibodies confirmed a diagnosis. I am in no hurry to have an ailment! However the bloody bloody mouth is concerning. My blood work is never normal and the bloody mouth is really concerning me. However my experience with doctors deters any seeking of advice. I addressed this with my PC on Friday and he seemed like it was normal. while addressing the white nodules forming on my gums. What can cause this? Sudden onset and with high fever (norm 97F. was 103f lasting abut 48hrs but gum pain continues and bloody mouth upon waking is what I am left with. Yet another symptom. I was similar to flu symptoms but obviously not such. Aching in my hips and legs along with wanting to rip my teeth out did not quite equate flu. I do have mild stenosis central spinal canal (C-5) along with osteophyte complexes-which also has never been addressed nor did anyone take the time to discuss the results. All is written of to chronic inflammation (in Dr lingo-i made it up)! Severe gastroparesis has also been diagnosed. Not slowed digestion but lack of. Severe dry eye and skin as well. Last but not least is the diagnosis for amenorrhea (cerebral originating at the pituitary gland) So freddy cougar bloody mouth upon waking, persistent now for a few weeks with hard noduals forming?I have suffered from gingivitis and nothing like this has ever occurred, and again the random onset is what is worrying me. Any ideas minus seeing a doctor? Please off other suggestions minus gingivitis as much as I would like that to be the case the dark gooey blood. combined with horrible stomach problems (have had pulmonary edema as well) I am in the medical field so I am knowledgeable relatively speaking. Idiopathic and science often appear to me as an oxymoron - apparently I am an idiopath! Thank you. Please if your only offer is to see a doctor than Id rather not pay the 15. Thanks in advance" -122362,Can abdominal pain be caused by ulcerative colitis?,HiThanks for writing to HCM.You seem to be having an epigastric hernia.You need to show it to a surgeon for a clinical examination to come to a diagnosis and further management.RegardsDr. Ashish Verma ,"Hi, when standing, I have a tender spot to touch on my upper abdomen. To push on it, it doesn't hurt internally but it's more so superficial pain. On a scale of 1-10 about a 3.. What concerns me though, is there seems to be a hollow indentation there?? And I've never noticed this before." -229963,Is there any abnormality if the sperm count is 14.5 million?,HelloIt is unlikely that you have occasional nigh fall but not producing semen.It may be due to wrong technique of ejaculation.It is important to evaluate clinically for phimosis because it is an important reason for such complain.Glans is not stimulated due to overlying adhered skin.You should consult surgeon and investigations can be done if needed.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ,"Hi Doctor,i am 27 year old unmarried man. my problem is semen not producing, but it is going when i am sleeping 3-4- times in a month.I am looking healthy,68 kg, 5-8"" height, no diabetics and other health problem. i doesn't have habits like smoking and alcoholPlease advice me doctor" -196076,How to diagnose an internal head injury?,yes you can use syrup terbutaline half tsf 3 times a day for a week.Syrup citrizine half tsf at bedtime.Start Myteka sachet ( montelukast) 1 at bed time for 2 months.Good luck:) ,My son is 6 years old he has asthama or allerji from dust by birth nowadays he has cough and congestion problem for ten days i dont want to give him antibitic plz what should i do i give him mytika sachet or tablet or any cough syrup and he doesnot eat food and he eats food once time a day plz iam worry about my son -185607,What treatments are suggested for skin cancer & tumor in dogs?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Treatment of stage 4 bladder cancer is chemotherapy and radiotherpy. Treatment is only palliative. It can not cure the disease. It just bhelp to increase some life span. Pain killer like morphine and other symptomatic treatment is needed. However despite of all treatment prognosis is not good and life expectancy is very low. I am very sorry to say but one should not expect much from this.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","my dad was diagnosed with unknown priamry cancer in feb 2010, we wnt to MD Anderson where he was told it was terminal and he could do chemo for pallitive reasons, fast forward to now.....he has been done with chemo for 3 months, he as in the lasr 3 wks really gone down hill. he is 69 btw. His left kidney is non working, right kid only 40%, they placed a nephosotomy tube to help drain, as he was not urinating x 3 days, edema build up, his pain is increasing, and they have found stage 4 bladder cancer. He came home tonight, walking with a cane, weak, I just wonder how long this can go on...its so sad to me that he is in so much pain. I know the prognosis isnt good" -82449,"Kidney stones, infections, high protein levels in urine. Urine test done. Steps to prevent stones, infections?","hi there, swelling and pitting can be a sign of liver , kindey or cardiac disease. Even it could be part of poor venous drainage of the legs or hormone imbalance. since you are quit physically active we can probably rule out cardiac diasease. urine routine examination, serum creatinine level, serum protein and albumin level will help in ruling out kidney disease. decrease your salt intake and water intake should not be more than 2 litres / day until unless you are sweating too much . i think this should help. ","Can you get pitting edema for no reason. I do sit at a computer for nearly nine hours but try to stand every 30 minutes for about 10-15. Im 27 5 11 140 lbs and run nearly 50 miles a wwek and bike ride nearly two hundred miles. i do cross weight traing four days and am mostly vegan. I try to drink more water to compensate for fluid loss. I have no know heart, liver , or kidney issues, nor am I short of breath, rapid pulse , and bathroom habits are normal. What could cause the swelling and pitting for about 10-15 seconds. Thanks" -51949,"Is heart transplant, suggested during cardiomyopathy?","Hello,Sodium bicarbonate is given If you have more amount of acid in the blood. This occurs in patients with kidney, to prevent bone loss and other problems. So just confirm whether you have any kidney problems. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. ","I am taking nifedipine for high blood pressure, and have been placed on a low sodium, low potassium diet. I have also been taking 3 650mg tabs of sodium bicarbonate daily, at the doctor's direction. Now I learn that this med actually increase the amount of body sodium. Why would be give me that after putting me on the diet?" -45544,What causes a dark patchy rash on the leg?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions your daughter is having but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.You can mail pictures to attachments@healthcaremagic.comwith subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.ThanksDr Hardik Pitroda ",hi my daughter is having rashes on her ski she is eleven years old and they any time and anywhere -83300,"Are symptoms like constipation, bloated stomach and frequent urination related to a cyst in the liver?","Hello, You have to do an ultrasound for your GIT to know the source of this pain, then you can take a Panadol tab as a pain killer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ","Hi My Name Is XXXX Im 25 Years Old, 9 Years Ago Doctors Removed My Gallbladder And Like 6 To 7 Years Ago They Removed My appendix But I Still Suffer From Pain And Its A Big Pain What Can I Take Or What Can I Do Every Day I Wake Up In Pain And With Nausea" -16992,I am in dire need to reduce my eye power to be declared fit for my recruitment. Please explain the treatment options and potential risks involved.,Hello. I reviewed your history. Hope this information is helpful to you. Revert back to an eye care ophthalmologist online for further follow up --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hello doctor, I had retinal vasculitis 8 years ago (no recent activity confirmed by doctors). I am 23 years old and my eye power has been constant in the last 4 years (-8D). I am in dire need to reduce my eye power to be declared fit for my recruitment. Please explain the treatment options and potential risks involved." -40199,What remedy is there for pimples and black marks on my face ?,"Hi!, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum, pimples have become a life style disease & a disease of metropolitan cities...we hardly see them in villages.But can also be because of hormonal disturbances in our body,esp if it increases 2 days prior to periods.Never use a moisturizing cream on face.Avoid using oily soaps too.Use specific anti acne soap like acnelak or dermadew acne soap twice a day.Use nadoxin cream over pimples in day time and adaferin at night.This might help you a lot. Now a days there are very good tablets available for pimples but should be taken under dermatologists supervision only.They can be either azithromycin or isotretinoin tab . Tab azithromycin (500mg) once daily for 3 days(take this tab 1 hr before food).Hormonal pimples can be treated with oral contraceptive pills .They are very effective and safe.All these needs blood test before taking them. For marks use retino A (0.025%) cream at night only on the spot for 2 hrs then wash off . Don’t forget to use a water based sunscreen like UVAVO daily full face so as to protect yourself from direct sunlight which ca increase your dark marks Along with this u need to take 10-12 glasses of water per day & a good sleep. .A chemical peel can also help reduce the marks .Get it done from an expert dermatologist only. regards, Dr.Chawda ",i m 26 years old female i use to get lot of pimples on my face .. after a week when pimples goes its leaves a black mark on my face.. mine is very fair and oily skin this black marks and pimples looks very horrible.. for the past one week i m applying sandal and turmeric paste and leaving it for whole night.. please suggest me some remedy for permanent effect -75600,"Irregular periods, unable to conceive second time",Hello; Thanks for your query. Any menstrual cycle between 21-35 days is considered as normal so from your history it seems that you have normal cycles. The ovulation occurs on 14 th day in a 28 day cycle so if you have unprotected sex every alternate from the 10th to the 21 st day from the start of your menses then the chances of getting pregnant will increase. If you have been married for a year or more and still not got pregnant then you need to consult a Gynaecologist and she will advise you the necessary measures and treatment. Hope this answer is helpful to you. Take care. Regards ,i hav regular 24 days menstruation cycle. we trying for baby from 5 months. but not conceived yet. on dec i hav period for 33 days. in march for 29 days. before trying for baby i hav regular period. is any problem with me. pls sugges me -208345,Suggest treatment for stomach infection in an infant,"Hi,Welcome to HCM,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.cold compression with ice, Brufen syrup in case of pain, pediatrician consultation in severe pain, fits, vomiting or loss of consciousness.Hope, I have answered your query, all the best, take care. ",My one year old son just bumped his head into a pulled out drawer. He hit near his temple. He held his breathe briefly and cried for about a minute. He then seemed fine. An hour later he has some mild swelling where he hit his head. He is acting fine in every other way. -189627,"Had bloating, constipation, had colonoscopy, left leg periodically gone numb, calf pain. Cure?","Hi, Nothing to worry right now. Reactive lymphadenitis is common finding. You should be on follow up. You should search for any infective etiology at the draining area. Exact size, shape, consistency, fixity to the underlying structures should be carefully examined. If the lymph node will decrease in size no need of any investigation. Anyway, As you have family history of breast cancer it is better to go for clinical breast examination at three years interval. Take care. ","HI sir, iam a dentist aged 26/f , single, i found out 2 lumps in my neck rt side post auricular n cervical. i consulted an oncologist he advised for FNAC,blood smear study , mantoux test n routine blood test. the results were normal smear study, negative mantoux n reactive lymphadenitis, ESR-50 . My mom s a breast carcinoma patient . im under vaccination for cervical carcinoma two doses... do i have to worry? or wat further follow up should i do?" -246160,DARK SPOT ON FACE LIKE A MOLE,"hi, ayurved has good treatments for allergic sinusitis/ rhinitis . the treatment will improve your immunity so that the episodes and the severity will be less. treatments like ''nasya'' has very good results in number of patients having siniusitis and allergies for years. regular intake of amla in any form is benficial . Chyvanprash is a good general toinc for ent problems. ayurved diet and remedies will sure help you , for more ask or drop mail at aadyam.ayurved@gmail.com wish you health. ",hi i m 23yrs (f) I have very severe serious problem of cold from my childhood many medications have been taken to cure this but of no use. my father is also having the same problem they are saying this is hereditary . when i touch cold items or water or even go out in cool climate i easily catch cold n sneezes frequently. i want relief from this to my next generation. what to do give some remedies to permanently control this severe problem. pls doctor i m seeking help from u pls pls pls help me. (i also suspect that this may be symptoms of sinus i think so). pls give me any home remedy pls pls doctor thank u doctor -193181,How to treat infection in a 10 months old child?,"Hello, You had not told anything about the right kidney. Left kidney is diseased and may not recover. But if the right kidney is normal then diseased left kidney will not cause any major problem to the child. One kidney is enough for the survival of the person. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician ","My son had a pyeloplasty last april and only has 10% kidney function in left kidney, He complains with his belly hurting most nights before he goes to bed and in morning when he wakes up , he has been sick twice one over thanksgiving and one after christmas . Last f/u with dr he still had some fluid on kidney which was the first part of dec . What the changes it be problems with that kidney again ? What are his chances of having issues since the kidney only has 10% function and wont regain any function back. My son is 7 1/2" -182789,There is no improvement after taking treatment as the mouth automatically shakes and does not have any control on facial muscles,"HELLO & WELCOME TO HCM FORUM YOUR FATHER HAD BURR HOLE AND MOST LIKELY BECAUSE OF LOCAL INJURY, HE GOT SWELLING ON FACE SERUM SODIUM LOWERING WILL CAUSE GENERALIZED SWELLING (ANASARCA), AND PATIENT MAY BE IN UNCONSCOIUS STATE, SO HYPONATREMIA IS NOT LIKELY CAUSE OF FACIAL SWELLING. YOU HAVE ALSO NOT MENTIONED ABOUT FACIAL SWELLING. SWELLING AROUND EYES IS MORE COMMON IN KIDNEY DISEASE. ANY MEDICINE CAN'T CAUSE LOCAL FACIAL SWELLING YOU SHOULD TAKE CONSULTATION WITH NEUROSURGEON AND PHYSICIAN TAKE CARE & HOPE FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY DR.MAYANK BHARGAVA ","my father had a burr hole and his sodium levels go low ,now he is fine but swelling on his face is it medicine reaction as it was not earlier" -62445,How to check for undulant fever?,"Hi,Do not think this type of panic idea which might affect your married life in future.During first time sex as you told she had fungal infection.At this time she might be having some bacterial infection due to itching and irritation causing pain and discomfort while penetration.After treatment she was ok and there was easy penetration.So forget about this thing and enjoy your marital life.Ok and take care. ","I am recently married and there are certain things that is troubling me a lot. At first night,I found that she had fungal infection and when I tried to have sex with my wife, she somewhat resisted and said that I am not able to do properly and she was feeling pain. I took her to doctor and after two weeks when I again tried to have sex, the penetration was very smooth with no pain at all to her. She too lubricated a lot. My problem is that is she had sex with somebody else before marriage, she told me lie that she was feeling pain? Why she did not felt little bit pain and why is that there is no tightness in her vagina. I just wanted to know and please answer with brief explaination. I understand that these days this is no big issue but for my satisfaction I want to know the reality." -32617,Can taking medicines affect changes of conception?,"hello..thanks for trusting the healthcare magic doctors for ur health related queries.I guess ur concern is about...can taking medicines affects changes of conception..right.well...YES..it will effects ur conception but it will not harm to ur baby.let us discuss about the problems u have.as u told that u have pcos(polycystic ovarian syndrome). in this women usually having irregular menses due to hormonal imbalance along with this few r having high insulin level or thyroid problem etc.due to all this women usually facing difficulty in getting pregnancy.but DON'T WORRY..EVERY PROBLEM HAVE SOLUTION. once women achieve regular menses along with normal insulin levels, chances of getting pregnancy is high. that's why ur treating doctor gave u the all medicines( genette-35, N long r, and Bigomet SR).pcos is not a big deal..it will resolves with medicines with passage of time.RELAX..KEEP PATIENCE.with the above discussion u can try out my suggestions-1. RELAX...NOTHING TO WORRY. as u r come under the reproductive age group( age from 15-45 years came under this, in this group chances of getting pregnancy is high). so DON'T WORRY.2. try to do coitus during fertile period(it is from 10th to 16th day of menses during this period chances of getting pregnancy is high).3. feel free to ask ur treating doctor regarding this matter. He/she can help u.4. if u r in hurry then visit nearby infertility specialist. He/she can help u.I hope the above information is useful, informative and helpful for u.regards-Dr sudha rani panagar(i can understand ur tense-full situation, DON'T WORRY, EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT, KEEP PATIENCE. I pray the God that u will be blessed with a cute n healthy baby...hopefully TWINS) ","Hi.. i am 26 years old and i was detected with pcos due to irregular periods from last 3-4 months. and my insulin level is high. my doctor has advice me to take ginette-35, B long F and Bigomet SR for 3 month. Now i am little bit worried to beome pregnant. I am married since last 3 years and we did not plan for a child but now we are trying to have a baby and i found that i have a problem of pcos. My question is after completing this course it will be difficult to onceive?Please advie...." -19275,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -131436,"How can asthma, cough with phlegm, exhaustion, wheezing and vomiting be treated?","Hello Arun,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. I would suggest you regular montelukast & levocetirizine for at least 2-4 weeks.I would also suggest you to use inhaler like salbutamol or levosalbutamol for asthma symptoms (wheezing or breathing difficulty) on as-and-when-needed basis.2. I would suggest you allergy testing which will help you identify the substances you may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them.Based on allergy testing, an allergist-immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which works on your immune system to gradually improve allergy symptoms.3. In general, I would suggest you to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution. Please cover your nose during crop cutting season. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you a very good health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ",HI I AM ARUN I AM HIGHLY SUFFER IN THIES DAYS BECAUSE OF DUST ALERGY.I AM NOT HAVING A CONTINUESLY MEAN THAT FIX ASTHMA FEVER I AM JUST ATTACKED IN CORN CROP CUTTING SEASON I HAVE THIS INFECTION WHEN I AM ONLY 3 MONTHS OF AGE AND NOW I AM 20 YEARS OLD.PLEAS SUGEST A SOLOUTION FOR ME. -31534,Are there any side effects of undergoing HSG test?,"Hi, I think you can try 3 cycles of ovulation induction with timed intercourse. You can take some medicines like clomiphene for growth of follicles. Track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when follicle is more than 17 to 18 mmm, take injection for rupture. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test after that. If it doesn't work, then you can go for HSG. HSG is a test to see if tubes are patent or not. If tubes are blocked, you may need to undergo a laparoscopy to confirm that. ","Hi, I am told & suggested by Doctor to undergo HSG test. &have been married since 17 months & trying to concieve.all the basic test are normal. please suggest me if I need to go for HSG test or to try for some more months or whether HSG effects me in future. please help me." -253231,How to determine an early pregnancy?,naturogest I think contains progesterone. It is not for vomiting . If you have no problem then you can stop this because these tablets can cause vomiting in some. ,"Hi, i am 24 yrs old and i have conceived. i am passing through the fourth month.During second month of pregnancy i suffered with severe vomitings. Doctor prescribed naturogest from then till now i am using those tablets... is it safe to still use them? please help me?" -109004,Suggest treatment for persistent cough with watery sputum,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern.In my opinion, he is mostly having post infectious bronchitis. His backache is mostly due to viral infection. Bronchitis is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). And this is the reason for his constant cough and phlegm. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. He may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. ",My husband started with a back ache over a week ago and the a soare throat went to the doctor and the doctor said it was a virus with no blood work. He was told to take 3000 mg of vitamine c for two days and take over the counter cold medicne. He is still coughing and hacking and his back still hurts. He has been coughing up flem. -49680,What causes sudden dizziness and excessive sweating in a heart patient?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that your blood pressure values are really high (especially diastolic blood pressure values). These blood pressure values are the main cause of the headache and nausea. For this reason, if you do not have any anti-hypertensive drugs at home, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and blood pressure medicine to help reduce your blood pressure values. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iliri ",Yes my BP has been high all Day my Dr said if it over 140/90 to call in i did All day my bottom number has been 113 /117 and my top has been 150 or higher i just checked it now and it’s 171/111 i have a really bad headache in the back of my head and I’m starting to feel nauseous should i go to the ER -252758,How to ascertain the real father of the child?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.Iam sorry for your condition.The infertility can be due to male,female or unknown causes.Usually infertility work up is done when the conception doesn't occur even after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse.The investigations like ultrasound abdomen and pelvis,thyroid profile or any should be done to female.The male partner needs semen analysis and evaluation by urologist.Even though all factors are normal the infertility might occur sometimes causing unknown infertility.Avoid stress and anxiety relating to pregnancy or any.Because stress cause hormonal imbalance in the body and delay the fertility.Practice regular intercourse.Nothing to worry.Hydrocele might not be a problem and it subsides with operation.Best regards...DT.Srilatha ","Hi sir, I am Chandra Sekhar and Iam 28 years old. i got marriage in the last year May 2010. But My wife did not conceive to still now. My friends who got married along with us were got pregnancy and they r happy. but iam bothered about that. My Friend said, that it may be problem of my Hydrocele. I have hydrocele from last 3 years(expecting). plz clarify my doubt, whether it is the problem to pregnancy due hydrocele." -245569,Suggest home remedies for treating scabies,hi iam dr.nallammaiur dr has prescribed antibiotic which should be contd for 5 days otherwise resistance ll be developed..bt if ur lethargy is unbearable u can discont the antibiotic..and try taking t.norflox 1-0-1 fr 5 daysmaintain good personal jygiene..wash ur genital area daily with v wash and lukewarm water..these are supportiv oly..antibiotic is a must.. ,"I thought I had a boil on (vagina/labia). Saw doc and diagnosed as Cyst of Batholin gland or duct. Prescr 'Sulfamethoxole-trimethoprim' - 800-160MG -(2x a day). Today is 4th of taking meds. Larthagic, insomenia (clld doc to change script). What are other alternative via caring at home or physicians?" -86648,What does SGOT - 44 & SGPT - 43 from liver test suggest?,"HelloDefinitive treatment of gall bladder calculus is cholecystectomy(surgical removal of gall bladder).Gall stone dissolving drugs like tablet ursodeoxycholic acid tablet may be tried in some patients with small calculus.Elevated liver enzymes may need clinical examination and routine investigations.You may need investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,viral markers,lipid profile,liver and renal function test.You are rightly advised for follow up.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",I have gall bladder stones and the enzyme level in liver is abnormal. I have found it when i frequently get severe pain in my upper right abdomen. i consulted gastroentorologist and he suggested to take few medicines for 10 days after that he said he would decide on surgery -106849,Suggest treatment for chest pains,Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Here cardiac cause has to be ruled out like left ventricular failure or any other cardiac problems. ...so investigate with ......1.Blood pressure checking 2.EKG 3.Tread mill stress test 4.Echo (if needed )If still cause not clear than rule put pulmonary embolism by d dimer estimation..If it is elevated than angiography needed ...If still cause not clear rule out respi cause by chest x ray and spirometry ...(less possibility )....Also rule put anemia by HB estimation as complaining weakness ....According to cause treatment guided ..Hope your concern solved ....Take care. ... ,"my husband all of the sudden gets short of breath, breaks out in a body sweat, then feels really tired...this has happened 5-6 times in the last month or so..please advise ASAP what we shouild do...we dont have insurance or a lot of money now...HELP>>>my husband is 43 5' 9"" no history of any major problems..." -255303,"Taking oral contraceptive pills, severe headache, vomitting, irritability, thyroid problem. Continue or stop contraceptives?","Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Hair loss is not a side effect of oral contraceptive pills. Hair loss occurs due to hypothyroidism, anemia, autoimmune diseases, or poor nutrition.I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist to get examined and investigated properly so that appropriate treatment can be done.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma ",I have been losing my hair alot lately. i'm not sure why. I have been on birth control pills for about 5 years. I ran out for a month and that's when i started losing my hair is when i ran out. i went to my docot and didnt notice it then she gave my some new pills to take but it was doing this before the new pills. Is it my pills or something else? -50939,Suggest remedy for heart ailment,"Hi ThereAfter going through your query I understand your concern.I would like to tell you that cause of your chest pain is Pneumonia. symptoms for Pneumonia is coughing, fever, breathlessness, fatigue or malaise etc. Frequent coughing also cause pain in chest muscles. Its advisable to get a treatment done for pneumonia under obseravtion of a pulmonologist.Hope this will help.Kind Regards ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...A month ago I contracted a virus. It took a couple of weeks for the symptoms to leave, but since then under my ribs and across my chest it feels inflamed and is painful when I cough or move around. I had a chest x-ray, ruling out pneumonia in the lungs. My concern is that it might be the heart. I have read that virus s can damage the heart. I have no insurance but go to VA clinics as I am a veteran. Problem is, they stopped with the x-ray and are not pursuing other possible problems. I am 58 and female." -59625,"How can I deal with persistent flu like symptoms like sore throat, running nose and pain in the ears?","Hello, You can have allergic bronchitis according to mentioned history. I need following details to comment further... 1. Do you have fever complaint along with cough? 2. Are you having dry cough or wet cough with expectoration? 3. Have you taken any over the counter medication? You can provide these answers to me for further discussion. You can be prescribed Benadryl like antihistaminic drug for symptomatic relief. I suggest CBC investigation for you for further work up. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",it hurts in my chest very bad when i sneeze and when i cough. i have been congested for about a week and last i started coughing for no reason and it suddenly felt like pins and needles in my chest and it was very hard to breath in. Now it hurts every time when I sneeze and cough -108846,Suggest treatment for severe chest pain and shoulder pain,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-thromboembolic tingling in left legs with Chest pain-from Angina Pectoris.Cause of this is thromboembolic phenomenonTreatment-Antithrombotic(Both IV / and oral later on) drugs if DVT is there.Urokinase / Streptokinase Inj for desolution of embolic thrombus causing leg and chest pains.Attendance from Physician would resolve the treatment issues in your case.Hope this would help you to solve your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","My husbands left leg started to get a tingling sensation followed shortly by chest pain, not stabbing but a dull ache. Then he said his feet were clammy. No longer clammy but the chest pain comes and goes and the leg is still tingling. What can cause this?" -104094,"What is the reason of ""cloudy"" lung on chest X-ray?","Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.. First of all no need to worry for major heart and lung diseases because your ecg and chest x ray are normal. Since you were bed ridden for 2 months due to spine surgery, possibility of stiffness related chest pain is more likely.So start your routine activities, do some exercises, apply warm water pad on affected areas chest.All these will improve stiffness and reduce pain. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",I am a 30 year old female I just recently had back surgery for a herniated disc fragment pressing on a bunch of nerves includeing my sciatica. Well after my surgery I have been have dull chest pains and have to take take deep breaths a lot the pains mostly come from me walking around or at night. I was stuck in bed for 2 months prior because of the sciatic pain. I had both an ekg done and xrays but both of those came back ok. Do you think it could be from a lack of excercise or somethng else? -68376,Are hemorrhoids or anal abscess related with swollen anus?,"HelloThe TLC is 12600 cmm ( normal 4000-10000 or 11000 /cmm),while neutrophils count is 79%(40-75 ).However these both reading are slightly elevated but not alarming and also non-specific . Even in elderly , diabetic patient mild infection may elevate up to this level , so specially no treatment require for this.However , periodical check up of these two reading are important in every 3 months , if further increase then consult a physician .Now about serum creatinine and blood urea level , although both levels are normal but upper limit .Your father is taking torsemide (torasemide) and the side effects of torsemide are :electrolytes disturbance , confusion state , loss of appetite, INCREASED SERUM URIC ACID , GLUCOSE , UREA & CREATININE ,LIPIDS . Also increases LFTs.So for serum creatinine and urea level need not to worry .Once you stop the torasemide , as long as no medical concern , these levels will come down.Hope this will help you. ","Hello Sir/Madam, My dad (58 yrs) has high TLC (12600) & High Neutrophils (79%). He is diabetic (under control), has cholesterol (under control), is obese. He had edema in his legs for which he was put on Torsemide 10mg from 18th May 2014. But, his Serum Creatnine & S. Urea are high (1.43 & 46.4 respectively). He was put on Levofloxacin-Azithromycin too (5 days) but that didn t reduce the TLC. What could be wrong?" -213236,Is it safe to have Quadrajel for painful gums?,"Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query as you have metallic taste in mouth this can be due to some reason like nutritional deficiency, vitamin B 12 deficiency , drug induced , allergic reaction , depapillation of papillae on tongue . For this you should consult oral surgeon for examination of tongue and maintain proper oral hygiene , do warm saline rinses , you can take vitamin B supplements by consulting with local doctor .Hope this will help you. ","Hi there... I had a metallic taste in my mouth tonight. About two months ago I was running hard for about 9km and almost blacked out at one point. I had to rest. Also, I woke up last week a couple times gasping for air. Currently I feel a bit of heartburn. I'm only 39...should I be concerned?" -150550,"What causes knee pain, wrist pain, stuffy nose and throat problems?","Hi, Pain in the epigastrium is particular for pain originating from gall bladder, biliary ducts or duodenal ulcers. Pain in right side of sternum may be either a referred pain from diaphragm, pain from gallbladder or local right lung affection but since it gets relieved by antacids it appears to be more of gall bladder origin or referred from duodenal ulcers. Firstly, you need to have a upper abdomen ultrasound done, if inconclusive then a gastroendoscopy could be justifiable. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ",i have suffered with bloating stomach for years and i get indigestion but the last 2 days have had a dull achie in the middle of my rib cage and on the right side of my upper back. have taken onzoprazole and paracetemol and it seems to have eased it. -254785,Does Citalopram make the implant ineffective?,"Hallow Dear, There are two types of intrauterine contraceptive devices: medicated and non medicated. In medicated devices, mostly progesterone is impregnanted in them. Progesterone is known to increase the weight; not loose it. Non-medicated devices have no effect on individual weight. If you are losing weight, please consult your physician for some unnoticed underlying disease like tuberculosis or hormonal dysfunction like Thyroid dysfunction. Accordingly you may have to take treatment. I hope this gives you some guidelines. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","Hey Docter,am I have this LUD contraceptive (every1 pronounce it as loob) its for five years nd its my 3rd year with it,so am starting to slim(lose weight)my aunt said maybe its it!so I want to know if it can make a person lose weight like is it 1 one of the side effects?am really worried" -8644,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -175433,"What causes light headedness, slurred speech and impaired motor function?","hi,this sensation in this area is the interscapular region. the muscles in this region goes weak and later it leads to changes in the spinal column as the nerves gives different signaling to the muscles via the nerves. so for this I wish you do some exercises for the upper back region and I wish you get rid of this irritating factor ","I have a tiny pin prick pain in a tiny area on skin on my spine. Very difficult to locate. When I find it, it feels like a bruise or as if it only hurts if I am moving a single hair follicle. I ve had the sensation in this tiny area for 2 years but it seems to be more irritating at the moment. What could be the cause? Could my bra fastening be doing something. It started when I was sitting around a lot recovering from pneumonia. I am 59." -40172,How can my pimples be cured ?,"Dear Shubham, Welcome to Healthcaremagic! You can use topically Adapalene 0.1% gel [at night only], & use a good soap on face 1-2 times a day. Improvement will start in 2-3 weeks. This will also lead to improved glow on face. Masturbation will not cause any problem to your general or sexual health. Stop thinking about it & take good diet. Wishing you best of health. Dr NAVEEN KANSAL, MD [PGI, Chd] Skin Clinic, SCO 298, Sect. 20, Panchkula. kansalnaveen@gmail.com ",tell me solutions for pimples because i lost studies please tell me solution i am 17 years old masturbating from 3 years i want glow on my face what to eat what exercise to do -253472,Suggest a alternative medicine for Novelon,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Omnacortil can be taken safely in pregnancy upto the dosage of 60 mg a day.There us no adverse effects on the fetus by taking this dose of omnacortil in pregnancy.I suggest you not to worry.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma ","hello doctor,i m mrs.juhi kaul... i am 32 weeks pregnant.. since d last week i hv extreme rashes on my body.intially it started wit rashes appearing on my abdomen only,i consulted my gynac n she suggested to have either cetrizine or avil. i took cetrizine for 1 day but dint help me a bit,den i took avil for 2 days but it dint help me as well.. after 3 days,the rashes extended 2 my buttocks,thighs,hands etc... i jus feel like itching all the time... my gynac says she doesnt want to gv any other medicine dan the ones prescribed above cuz i m pregnant... i consulted a dermatologist yest n she told me dat i m suffering from PUPPP... i had read about this on the internet n i myself feel that its PUPPP... she told me that my condition of the rashes has become so acute that drugs like allegra,avil,cetrizine wil not make much of a difference... she suggested me to take OMNACORTIL 40 mg for 3 days n then tapering it to 20 mg for 3 dAYS.... i am very confused as to take OMNACORTIL cuz its a steroid n it may harm my baby but i m so much in distress that it is impossible for me to bear this itching... tried calamine lotion 4 local usage as wel,but doesnt help much.... plssss advise doctor.... should i take OMNACORTIL???? will it harm my baby??? n will my condition improvise a bit after taking this steroid... drugs lik cetrizine,avil,allerga have not even made a 10% IMPROVEMENT IN my condition,instead it has increased more.... plssss help doctor.... should i take OMNACORTIL???? please reply... i m really very distressed because of these rashes.." -206349,What causes macrophages +ive in baby?,"The problem is not unique and occurs as the opening of the nasolacrymal duct has not yet formed. Most often the formation of the structure of the tear secreting duct is complete, it is just the opening that is still not formed. You should massage the tear duct of your baby. Use gentle pressure with your finger on the outside of your baby's nose and then stroke downwards towards the corner of the nose. This should be repeated several times a day. This can help to clear pooled tears in the blocked duct. It may also help the tear duct to develop.I do not think that it has vascular origin. It should clear up long before she grows up.The swollen vein is unrelated and needs more evaluation. The cause could be vascular or something else. Cannot comment on it without further details. ",When my baby daughter was born she had blocked tear ducts and lots of discharge escpecially from right eye. Then at about 7 weeks under her right eye went puffy and her temple. She is now 11 months and still has almost swollen vein look under right eye and temple . it goes up and down. We have been told it is vascular . What is your opinion on it clearing up as she grows? -238747,Suggest treatment for stress,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic disorder is panicking before some physical / hypothetical situation. Usually panic attacks are based on anxiety about something. Anxiety is fear about some future event which may or may not happen. Your task is to find out why your mother is anxious and why she gets panic and what is the root cause of anxiety. Once the root cause is known, treatment becomes easy. You can consult a psychologist who should help you.If you need more of my services in this regard, please post a direct question to me with every details. I am glad to serve the purpose.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi my mom has this problem it seems when ever she leave home she starts to sort of ""freak out"" and i have looked it up and it seems she has panic attacks when ever she leaves the house. it has only been goijng on for the past two days and i was wondering if she should go see a doctor" -70635,How is rabies transmitted?,"Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.You might be suffering from fever that is causing Shaking chills and increase in pulse rate.I would advise you to get examined by your doctor to find the cause of fever.I would also suggest you not to take Ibuprofen. Instead of that you can take Paracetamol 650 mg thrice a day.Also maintain proper hydration.This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.Stay Healthy.Dr Anshul Varshney, MD ",Hi my name is Erica. I have the flu & I woke up with a rapid pulse over 100beats per minute which mines usually 80-90. Also I'm really shaky and feel dizzy. Are these just normal symptoms? I haven't taken anything for the cold except tea and 15ml children's ibuprofen at 4:40pm- currently it is 5:10am -54932,What causes sensation of pounding heartbeat?,"Hello , Higher blood pressure may cause the symptoms you describe . Stress itself can cause a rise in blood pressure and it may exacerbate the symptoms you have . So avoid the circumstances that causes stress , use relaxation techniques and considering getting thyroid function checked . Regards ","diagnose please For about a month now my face has randomly been getting flushed,red and warm. And when I have these episodes there s pressure on my ears and face.My stomach has been upset too.Now my face constantly has pressure and my temples feel like they are pulsating.recently I ve been getting lightheaded so i went to the doctor to find out my systolic blood pressure is high. he prescribed me blood pressure medicine. People say its probably because I m stressed but I m not really stressing about anything. I m suppose to leave for Bootcamp in 2 months and I don t want this preventing me from leaving. what s wrong with me?" -20331,I am unable to clear my tummy in the morning. Please help.,"Hi. On considering your age, the possibility of having cancer is unlikely. There is nothing to worry. Constipation is a widespread problem, and the chance of cancer is doubtful to occur in this age group. So do not think about this disease. Cancer usually occurs at elder age with alternate constipation and diarrhea. It happens with blood in stools, weight loss, and abdominal pain. Their profile would be entirely different. You can have hypothyroidism induced constipation. You should do a TSH to see the thyroid control. For that, you should eat a high fiber diet with fruits such as apple, banana, oranges, green leafy vegetables like spinach, and raw cucumber. Avoid taking refined food, fatty, and oily food. You should take plenty of fluids and do regular exercise. Take syrup lactulose 15 ml at bedtime to maintain your stool soft. Use it when there is a need. ","Hi doctor, I am unable to clear my tummy entirely in the morning. It is happening for a couple of weeks. I thought that I have an infection. So I did a CBC. But the reports came fine. I have hypothyroidism, and I am taking Thyronorm 12.5 mg. A friend told me that it could be a colon or rectal cancer. Can I have cancer? Please suggest." -33829,After taking HCG injection when should i have intercourse to get pregnant?,"Hi,It takes 24 to 36 hours for rupture of an egg after injection. You should be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days. It will increase chances of pregnancy. You should also take some progesterone support for next 2 weeks.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Khushboo Priya ","hi doctor..we are trying for a baby for one year.two months back.I got my HSG test done which came out to be normal. Also, my husband's siemen analysis results were normal. I am going under follicular study. my periods started on 17th of Jan.The follicular scanning started from 9th day of my periods i.e from 25th Jan.yesterday the size of my follicul was RTO 27.9x17.1mm and LTO 15.5x10.9mm and ET was 9.6mm but the follicul wasn't rupture....so my doctor advised for HCG injection 5000 IU. i have Hucog 5000 injection today at 11 a.m. Today the size of my rt. ovary is 32.4x 25.6mm and endometrium is 11.8mm.After the injection within how long I should have intercourse to get pregnant? Will my egg rupture tonight? even today follicular study shows that i did not ovulate yet and follicle still not ruptured. what should I do now?" -71345,Should I opt for urinalysis to check if the burning sensation is due to yeast infection?,"Hello and thank you for asking HCM,you are right and this condition of your husband has nothing to do with Alzheimer's disease. It's definitely an infection and it could be Staph aureus. Infections in the part of the head can be very dangerous, so I suggest you to visit your GP or go to ER to get medication as soon as possible. ","The left side of my husbands face is swollen. The left side of his nose, left ear.cheeks and lips. Touching the upper lip is very painful..Does this sound like a staph.infection. He is an Alzheimer s patient, which I know has nothing to do with this problem. Send reply to YYYY@YYYY Barbara Nobles" -25969,How do I check my pulse rate?,"Hello. Pulse rate between 60 to 100 is called a normal range. Pulse rate remains on lower side during rest and sleep and on the upper side during activity, fear, fever etc. During exercise, it may go well beyond 100. Monitors are machines, these are not error-free. For confirmation of your pulse rate, the best way is to count your pulse for one full minute. If it is within range of 60 to 100, it is perfectly normal. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, I notice whenever I am hooked up to a monitor, it reads a pulse on a pulsometer. My pulse is never steady. It bounces around each second and not gradually or one by one. It goes from 75, 82, 86, 92, 84, 101 and then back to 94 and then to 87. Is this normal? All my heart tests say I am healthy. It bounces within a 15 to 30 beat range. What should I do?" -116799,Can smoking affect lopressor and will it stop my heart from racing?,"Hello, It could be an allergic reaction to the Buspar, but I wonder with everything that happened if it could be mild trauma to the face as well. If you are having itching, taking Atarax would be reasonable, or Benadryl. If you are having more swelling, or any difficulty breathing, you should go to the ER, but otherwise, if it is an allergic reaction, it should resolve in a few days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician ","After a night of drinking on an empty stomach, my boyfriend and I fought. In a fit of rage I grabbed a bottle of buspar (I was perscribed after a severe car accident for anxiety and my flashbacks) they were 15 mg bars i must of ate 16 or 17. my boyfriend panicked and stuck his fingers in my throat to male me vomit which was hard to do bc my stomach was empty except for the alcohol. i woke up this morning with my eyes puffy and red and some red blotches on my face. my right ear is sore. Could it be an allergic reaction? I never had that problem with this Med before. I have in the past had a similar reaction to effexor minus the ear pain and puffy eyes they gave me a steroid and atarax. Would it hurt to take the atarax to see if it takes the redness away? Its starting to itch." -198092,What causes leg pain and headache in a child?,"Hello. I just read through your question.It is likely the area will not heal with oral antibiotics. Additionally, it may need to be drained by a doctor.I recommend consulting with your doctor about this. ","My son is 6yrs. old. Last Tuesday he had what looked like a boil appear on the back of his left thigh. My husband and I put Neosporin and a gauze square on it Saturday. Sunday morning we looked at the gauze and there was some fluid on it. We just thought the boil burst and it was healing. Today is Wednesday, April 13 and the area in the middle of the spot has a red ring. It looks almost like a bulls-eye. The area is a little painful to him. Any answers would help me! Thank You!" -143351,"Severe scoliosis, lower back pain, have post polio syndrome. Pain persist after taking epidurals. Solution?","Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post is indicative of neural damage due to compression secondary to the back strain.Symptomatic relief will be obtained with the help of nervigenic agents like Vit B12, Vit B6 & Folic acid.If symptoms still persist, then you need to get an MRI of the spine to detect the degree of compression.Further step of management to be decided based on it.So, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a proper clinical examination done including nerve conduction studies.There is no need to worry, you will be fine.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ",2 years ago I strained my back. Since then the pain gone except for a shooting pain on my right side. It feels like the mussles get electrified and for a brief moment it is extremely hard to bare. Pain meds & mussle relaxers don t have much effect and the pain comes back again and again...any ideas on how I can eleminate this problem?? -187438,Can spots on liver be symptom of liver cancer?,Treatment of stage 4 colon cancer consist of palliative chemotherapy along with targeted therapy.I would suggest u do colonoscopy and also do CT scan of whole abdomen.Blood for CEA test is also suggested.K ras mutation test can be done in biopsy sample.If K ras mutation is wild type then cetuximab a targeted therapy along with chemotherapy is suggested.Adding targeted therapy to chemotherapy increases median overall survival in stage 4 colon cancer patient.RegardsDR De ,"My husband has colon cancer and has had since 2010. He has been through chemo, surgery at stage 3. It is now stage 4 and he has now gone through a trial. He had quit that as he started bleeding. A beign mass was in his colon which did not show up on the CT scan. He has floaters throughout his omentum and now we are wondering what the next step is. We go back to the trial doctor next week." -82437,"Cysts found in the left kidney, benign, kidneys normal, drainage,removal not advised. What is your opinion?","The chances of his calculus getting out on his own is minimal as the size of the stone is more than 3 mm. Also it is causing blockage resulting in back pressure changes that is swelling of kidney and ureter. The more you wait, the more chances of irreversible damage to your kidney. Hence it is best to get the stone removed through cystoscopic (endoscopic) surgery at the earliest. ",My brother has the below kidney problem and request you to suggest what is the next step. Whether he has to undergo surgery or with the medication it can be rectified. Right sided moderate hydro nephrosis with hydro uretra due to calculus in the lower 1/3rd ureter(below the level of iliac vessels crossing) measuring 6.4mm(along short axis of the ureter) x 9.7mm(along long axis of the ureter) with distinct post acoustic shadowing. -58227,"Does palpitation, itchy eyes, headache, forehead/chest pain indicate hashimoto s?","Brief:She does need urgent attention.Detailed:Hello,Thanks for Writing to Health Care Magic and putting trust in us regarding your Health related query.I am Dr. Saleha and I have read your message in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in this.Normal blood pressure reading is less than 160/100 , your mother had a high blood pressure reading , 180/101 is pretty high she might feel ok with that but it is not going to be good for her long term health , sustained blood pressure this high may cause damage to heart, brain kidneys ,eyes and many vital organs.Yes you have to see the doctor as soon as possible and keep a good check at her BP make a BP chart of 3-5 days to show your doctor before and after starting blood pressure medication this will help the doctor to optimize the dosage.There are a few things to take care of.A) Lower salt intake.B) Avoiding mental stress.C) Avoiding caffeine, tea, coffee and other mental stimulants.D) Avoiding anger.E) Avoiding saturated fat specially animal fat and using oil and that too in as low as possible quantity.Don't worry everything should be fineI hope this answers your question.If you have more questions, I am happy to answer.Wish you lasting health.Regards.Dr.Saleha Saeed. ",Hi my mum is 65 years old and she does suffer from high blood pressure. Yesterday she complained about having a headache and this morning one of her eyes was blood shot. I took her blood pressure and it was 180 over 101. She said she is feeling fine but is it worth her going to the hospital -205900,What is the treatment for diarrhea?,"Metal coins in the GI tract will not cause any toxicity, but may cause an obstruction. Where in the GI tract was the coin seen last? Get the Xray done and keep checking the stool to see if its passed out. ","My 5 year old son swallowed a quarter 19 days ago. We go in for his 3rd followup appointment tomorrow morning. I'm considering getting a second opinion if it is still present in the xrays. I'm concerned about toxic metals remaining in his digestive tract. He's been on laxatives for two weeks. I'm hoping there's bern some movement, but I'm not optimistic." -177719,How to treat frequent dizziness?,"Decision of operation will depend on canal diameter, severity of symptoms and response to medications, any neuro deficit. Continue physiotherapy, avoid bending forward and lifting heavy weight. Take tab pregalin and analgesics sos.Hope my answer will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me. ","Hi there, I have a Grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis of L5/S1 and another one on L4/5 with pseudo disc bulging and bilateral foraminal stenosis causing partial impingement of L4 nerve root with back pain and pain going down my left leg. What is the best treatment for it? is an operation necessary? Thanks, mai" -205660,Reason for child s abdominal and back pain after bouncing on trampoline?,"Hi dear Welcome to the HCM,insect bite may be the cause.Infection could be because of the scratching by nailsHope the query is answeredThanks ","My 2 year old has a red, infected looking belly button. He also has a few sporadic red spots on his belly and legs (none on his back or arms). Also what looks like a rash on his groin area that comes and goes. No fever or runny nose or other symptons." -8205,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -84465,Suggest treatment for hepatitis A and B,"Hi,Given your presentation, you are strongly recommended to have a Kidney Ureter Bladder KUB, radiograph examination and urinalysis. Further course of action maybe advised accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you good health!Regards,Dr. Tayyab Malik ",Hi I have pkd of the liver and kidneys and pancreas. 2 days ago i got a sharp pain like a knife being jabbed into my back. It's hurt every since and hurts more when i'm moving around but also when sitting. I'm try to figure out if it's kidney or liver -45843,What is the treatment for body rash?,"Hello,Thanks for the query,You might have developed fungal infection.Your description matches with that.Usually fungal infections are itchy and recurrent.Please get a KOH mount done,This can confirm the fungal etiology.Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.Treatment must be continued for at least a month to prevent recurrance.Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.Let me know if you have any other doubt.you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818Wishing__;!!Mih3wA!SBzm6_kI6hCZ58EPH6N_05MFfiPbxWXT0a2TJCdFQObRWm5mV5ur7hUOMa8clQ$ you a good health.Thank you ","My one year old son has a rash on his face. I have looked at several pictures of rashes and none seem to fit. They are the size of dimes, look like blotches, more circular than anything. They are not raised and are uniform in colour (red). They also appear randomly on the rest of his body. There are about five on his face all on the left cheek. A few months ago they covered his back and only his back and have since disappeared only to resurface on his face. He has a twin sister and she doesn t have any blotches so it doesn t appear to be contagious. Please help. Thank you" -112268,What treatment should be given to a person suffering from TB and coughing blood?,"Hello Continuous chest pain may be due to many reasons.It is important to rule out cardiopulmonary reasons.You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,liver function test,renal function test,chest X-ray (PA view)ECG in all leads,TMT,ECHO.Further investigations can be done if needed.It is also important to exclude musculoskeletal causes of pain.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",I have chest pain that goes to my arm and feel exhausted all the time. Shortness of breath if I do anything and feel like I can t breath. The chest pain is almost contiuous but at times feels worse or more painful than at other times and often wakes me up in the night. I am a 40 yr old female -51418,What are the survival percentage of people born with holes in heart?,"There isn't really enough for a clear answer. Migraines, even ocular migraines are not uncommon. The same is said for palpitation. The MRI findings have to be correlated with the reason the test was done. Sometimes they are present with no clear explanation. You are correct in the report of you blood pressure, slightly high. It warrants attention. The simple diet and exercise recommendations are difficult but may be the most rewarding. Your primary doctor is the best judge of the need for testing as opposed to the chicken soup recommendations. ","I have frequent headaches, occasional ocular migraines, and heartbeat skipping episodes confirmed by EKG. Brain MRI indicates multiple areas of focal white matter change in both hemispheres. I have a high-ish platelet count and slightly high BP: 145/84; I am female and pushing 50. Symptoms have existed for nearly a decade. I am tired of visiting docs and undergoing diagnostic testing and wonder if this is something I need to live with or continue to try to find reasons..." -7872,PTSD following domestic and sexual abuse. How to come out of it?,"Hi. Thank you for sharing your concern with me. I can understand your situation and feelings. I can assure you that this is not going to be with you forever. You would benefit from counseling and therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) by a clinical psychologist experienced in handling of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) following sexual trauma. I am sure you may have gone through some self-help resources and may have got in touch with support groups. If you did not, then please do so. Some groups can prove really helpful. A commonly followed helpful technique is to write down the whole traumatic experiences several times (and read them aloud to yourself in privacy, and of course destroy the papers immediately). This can be very painful in the first one or two instances, but soon the pain recedes and you will feel much much better with each rewriting episode. Do this until you no longer experience that intense stress. And every moment, keep in mind that its not your fault and its those who perpetrated that should be guilty. With counseling and therapy you will find positive changes sooner and would be able to improve the quality of life. My best wishes to you. ","Hi doctor, PTSD is controlling my life. I was raped six to seven times and faced domestic abuse for four months until I escaped. Each time sex has been hard for me. After the domestic abuse, it is so bad that I have to stop in some strokes and if not then I will throw up on them.Sometimes it happens with just fingers in me. Though I remind myself that I am safe, my body cannot understand it. Why is it like this? It has been happening for years. Does that mean it will happen forever? Please help." -5629,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -114347,What are the side effects of diprovate rd cream?,"Hi,Dr Ayurveda body growth formula is claimed to increase the height in adults however there is no scientific study done to prove its efficacy and safety in doing so. As the epiphyses (growing ends of the long bones) close at puberty (18 to 20 year) which means as an adult you are unlikely to increase your height. I suggest you to taken healthy nutritious diet and do regular exercise.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","hi, Myself is Ashwini from Pune, Maharashtra, India. I am 27 years old and my height is less (139cm). So i heard about Dr. Aurveda Body growth formula. So want to is it really helpful for me. Is there side effects of that. Kindly let me know Thanks, Ashwini" -14064,What has caused a painless blood-shot eye in a child?,"Hello. From the pictures you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can tell you that the most probable cause of this redness is a benign condition called nodular episcleritis. It is a form of allergic reaction of the body to certain substances and normally subsides over a few days to weeks. It is not contagious but does recur in a few patients. My advice to you is: 1. Do not rub or meddle with the eye, this only aggravates the condition. 2. Use over-the-counter lubricant eyedrops- Refresh tears 0.5 % four times a day until the redness goes away. 3. Avoid dusty, windy, sunny weather. You should see an ophthalmologist in case- 1. There is a sticky sensation in your eyelids which does not let you open them after sleep in the mornings. 2. There is a drop in the ability to see, this is best seen by closing one eye and trying to see with the other. 3. The redness increases or she starts developing new symptoms or the redness does not go away even after a week. ","Hi doctor, My 5 years old daughter has a blood-shot eye and not sure if there is a lump in it. It is not sore. Please help." -236369,What causes lack of emotional control?,"Personality disorders stem from biological vulnerability to feeling emotions more intensely than others, combined with a stressful environment.Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an American doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (XXXX). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers ",I fake my emotions all of them other then anger Nothing makes me happy or sad or worried honestly I fake my feelings to see what would the person I'm talking to with feel or say I'm always lieing I can never tell the full true last week my friend was annoyed that guy hit on her so I faked that I was mad and talked to the guy infornt of her just to make her like me more which she did not after she got mad at me I can't even remember last time I laughed from heart or enjoyed something I just do stuff for no reason -101368,What is the remedy for the sores in the mouth and nose?,HI. This is to be taken as fistula -in-ano unless proved otherwise for the sake of a complete treatment now -may give you a pure cure. Please consult a Surgeon ASAP as it may be ripe enough to be properly incised and evacuated . Please request the Surgeon to see whether there is an internal communication with the anal canal or rectum. ,"I have a lump inside my right butt cheek about 1 inch from the hole. It is nothing like a pimple or boil. It looks and feels like a bruise with a knot in it the size of a small tootsie roll, ob-longed. I noticed it 4 days ago and it has since grown and gotten a lot more painful. It actually golf ball size now, but ob-longed and not round. There is no head on it whatsoever. Any ideas?" -252955,Suggest treatment during pregnancy for mutation/polymorphism condition,"Hallow Dear,Pregnancy can be terminated safely, simply and effectively by medicines up to 9 weeks duration. Tab. Mifepristone and Tab. Misoprostol are the medicines which terminate the pregnancy. However, before going for these medicines please understand that if these medicines fail, do not revert the decision to continue the pregnancy as these medicines can cause abnormalities in the baby. In that case, it is advisable that you get the pregnancy terminated by surgical evacuation. Let me assure you that, these medicines have got very good success rate. However, they are not 'over the counter' medicines. They should be taken by an Obstetrician's advice and prescription only. It is advisable to make a follow up visit to the Obstetrician on day 7 after the medicines. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","Hi doctor, I am pregnent for month.but I want to miscarriage it because I have 10 month old baby.i am staying in uae.here have doing abortion is banned.so pls tell me the other wat to miscarriage my embrio.pls tell me any solution for this.may I have aborting pills.have any side effect for having it.is it effect my baby by feeding him" -74305,"Trying to conceive, have intramural fibroid and tubes blocked, approaching menopause. Suggested embolization and abdominal myomectomy","HelloThanks for your query.Generally, IUI is performed 36 hours after HCG shot.Ideally before the HCG shot, you should have had a transvaginal ultrasound to confirm if ovulation had occurred, then the shot would have been unnecessary.As such, it is alright to schedule the IUI within 36 hours, maybe a few hours earlier, as the oocytes does survive for upto 48 hours.All the best for your IUI.YOu can remain sexually active tonight to maximize chances of conception.Take care. ","I have a question about my lh surge and iui. I had a follicle study today which showed a 20x24 sized follicle on left ovary. I was instructed to do the hcg injection tonight at 8pm. All day I have been having ovulation pains and before I did the injection, I had a positive OPK. I still took the hcg injection but should we reschedule the iui sooner than Wednesday morning at 8:30 am?" -198703,Does antibiotics affect the health of baby in future?,Hi... by what you say I feel that this is only a motion sickness. You are right. The best medicine to prevent this will be promethazine which is available as syrup phenergan commercially. As the kid is now 3 year old you are not wrong if you use this before the journey in appropriate dose. But this is a prescription medicine and you will need a doctor's prescription for this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My little boy, age 3, always has delayed motion sickness when we have travelled by car for more than 2 hours. Having a break in the middle of the journey just means the symptoms show themselves sooner. Do you have any idea why this may be? He is never ill when the car is moving, but when it stops, within 30 minutes. Please help." -226678,Is total sperm concentration of 92 million with actively motile 85% normal?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your description it seems like you are having a condition known as epididymitis. It is nothing but an inflammation of epididymis and spermatic cord. It is a harmless condition and will resolve with antibiotics. And it won’t affect your fertility.You can take antibiotics like Amoxicillin plus Clavulanate for five days. Paracetamol can be taken for pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,hii doctor from the last 15 days i am suffering from the pain of right testical i have my scortal ultra sound and the report was swelling in my spermatic cords and swelling in epydymis sir i had taken a lot of antibiotics now i am taking cefdirine capsules kindly tell me if i have a serious defect in my testicles and when this pain stop sir my age is 20 height is 5.5 and weight is 58. -68661,What causes swollen lymph nodes?,"Hi,The typhoid attack might have been severe in your case and it will take more than 15 days to recover. If you have taken 15 days treatment then you should take nutritious home cooked food for about a month and half or 6 weeks. The food should preferably be home cooked and not spicy. What happens is that typhoid causes depletion of energy and this can take a bit longer course in some. Few people report weakness for 3 months after typhoid. It will also help if you can repeat widal test to make sure that you do not have any chronic infection. ","hi doctor i had typhoid one month ago. i had taken treatment for 15 days. After 15 days, i had not fever and weakness but headaches sometimes. but after 15 days i eat heavy diet like chicken eggs and also paranthes. so now i am feeling weakness and therefor fever. what should i do now." -80435,What is the treatment for kidney pain after stopping Celebrex?,"Hello, I have studied your case. Cyst of 15 mm size is quite large and can not be eradicated with out surgery.Residual urine volume is large indicating bladder out let obstruction.For finding functional status of kidney you may need to do further investigation like IVP, renogram.Problem may not be related to cyst.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ",My brother has a left renal cortical cyst measuring 15 mm in size. His Creatinine is at The residual urine is about 125 ml. The Lab Tests were done in connection with his present problem of urination esp. at night time. Whether without surgery this cyst can be eradicated or not ? Whether the urination problem is correlated with this cyst ? Kindly advise in this regard. -57509,What can be done for the hole in heart?,"Hi,If your son plays football and gave no complaint, it is already a good sign.But if your doctor called you for echocardiography and holter monitoring, it means he noticed something abnormal, most probably some arrhythmia.Sometimes there are slight abnormalities or arrhythmias on ECG without any disease and are not dangerous at all. Anyway if we notice something abnormal, we should go further and have some additional examinations done to be sure that there is nothing serious and dangerous.So, you shouldn't worry, just wait for your appointment and results. Most probably everything will be okTake care ",My son is 14 and plays football. I asked my family doctor to do a EKG and physical before the football season commences. The doctor complied and I was called this morning to say that the EKG results came back showing some abnormalities. The doctor has booked an echocardiogram with a cardiologist and a 24 hour heart monitoring test. Should I be concerned and what might be some potential issues that they could be looking for? -10515,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -254858,What causes heavy or light spotting after being birth control pills?,"hello dear.understand your concern.yes , like other contraceptives i pill have also some side effects like infertility & failure of pregnancy in future (if used more numbers or frequently),spotting,soreness of breast,headache,nausea,GI upset,cramps & pain....and if you do unprotected sex in your menstruation time ,you no need to take i pill,its totally safe.i advised ,use condoms,diaphragm,BC pills, patches instead of i pill.hope this will guide youbest regards,stay safe.Dr.sagar ",Does ipill have any side effects? I dint have sex but got physical with my bf but I was scared cause it was my first time so I ate an ipiil n it was my 5th day of my periods n now after 4 - 5 days I saw sporting can u please help?can u pls suggest me what to do? Is it going to affect my future?? -199522,What causes red bumps on legs up to stomach?,"Your Answer:Hi,Well come to healthcaremagic,I go through your question & understood.You don’t need to worry but take some care to cure pain in stomach of your son.First of all you should do U.S.G. ( Ultrasonography) of whole abdomen to rule out any injury is present in abdomen or not which may be cause of pain or pain is due to muscle injury.Simultaneously you can give him Liq. Meftal spas (5ml) three times in a day at 6 to 7 hours interval in a day (If he doesn’t have an allergy of this type of medicine) for relief in pain.Please share U.S.G. reports on healthcremagic to do proper diagnosis of abdomen pain & to start proper medicine.Please give your review about me on healthcaremagic.Thank you.Dr. Prashant Shah. ",My son was outside playing and came inside crying that he fell on his toys. He keeps holding his tummy right above belly button. He is fine when sitting but when sitting up standing or reaching he cries. Could this be a pulled muscle in the stomach? Or is this something I should be worried about? -17438,Does sex position affect the possibility of pregnancy?,Hi. For further information consult a sexologist online -->  https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, I am 32 years old and my wife is 31. We had hiccups initially in having sex due to my masturbation habit. After a while it was better and last month we had good sex of about 80% and successfully ejaculated. We planned for a baby last month, such that our intercourse falls during her fertilization period. However, pregnancy did not happen and on the 30th day she got her period. But strangely, she had pain all day long and also tonight she is bleeding like menses. It had been third month after our marriage, and we are planning for baby. What could be wrong even after ejaculation? Though I was able to successfully ejaculate, it was possible mainly during women on top position and we did that mostly. Since I am much taller than her, it was difficult for me to reach top orgasm on normal man on top position. Does this position be the reason? Apart from Absolut-3G, I also took garlic soup, almonds and dates often. Should I take anything more? Kindly advice what to do?" -191028,Which hospital is best in India for rectum cancer treatment ?,hi welcome to healthcare magic I appreciate your decision of not going for chemo and radiotherapy. this is the time to improve her immunity so that her body itself can fight with diseased cells. chemo and radio will kill immune cells also with cancer cells. so you should plan such a treatment which improves immunity and also prevents regeneration of cancer cells.. We got very good results with combination of HOMOEO AND OZONE therapy.. for any help contact sufia_banu@yahoo.com ,My mom is 65yrs old and two weeks back she had her hyterctomy done ( total hysterctomy) for adenocarcinoma of endometrium diagonised as stage 1c ( invasion in more than half of myometrium. one doctor has recomended chemo/radiation .i need to give her a treatment without chemo or radiation as she is very weak and I dont think she will be able to take it. please help me with a treatment without chemo or radiation( all nodes are fine)it is clear cell carcinoma it seems.please help with an answer -72683,Does the semen analysis have any problem?,"Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.For IUI intrauterine insemination, tube must be open, then ovum can travel through the tubes and fertilization can happen.If tubes are blocked then IVF in vitro fertilization is good option.IUI is little bit costly, consult your family physician for further advise.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. ",I got married 10 years back and my age is around 0 and mynhusband ages is 47 and he is diabetic for the past 6 years and my tubes are blocked whether I can try for IUI and what will be the cost suggest me a good doctor. My email id is YYYY@YYYY -112420,What causes pain in my chest?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.I have gone through your reports.E.coli is gram negative bacteria and it is the most common cause for urinary tract infection (UTI).If it is present in lower numbers than no need to worry much about this.But in your report e.coli count is very high. Almost 1 lakh per ml. This suggest significant UTI.So I advice you to get done urine culture and sensitivity to guide antibiotic therapy.You may need antibiotics for atleast 10-15 days Hygiene of private part is must. Drink plenty of water. Consult your doctor and discuss all these and start treatment accordingly. ","Good day doctor Samuel ---- my ua came back normal, but it said mucus/hpf, few ; and wnl range it also showed e. coli at 100,000/ml. I am post menopausal and my ua has never shown these 2 readings before. so is there any significance to the mucus or e. coli ? thanks much, Karen staggs" -100348,What is the remedy for the cyst on the coccyx bone?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM.As you already have tried everthing apart from surgery, i would suggest that you can try to get the cyst aspirated out by a needle under guidence of ultrasond for localization.If that also doesn't helps then yoh will have to get it removed by open surgery only.Regards,Dr. Ashish Verma ","i have a marble size cyst on my upper left size of buttocks causing pain in left leg from my sciatic nerve , cyst was caused from injection of steroid in wrong area,and i'm sure this cyst has crystalized near or on nerve, i've literraly tried everything short of surgery ""Help pain is getting unbearable" -119959,What does pale skin loss of appetite with abdominal pain suggest?,"Hello, Welcome to HCMYes heating pad will be helpful to some extent.Give him plenty of water, and other oral fluids.Constipation is one of the main reason for left abdominal pain. If constipated but passing gas, you may also try,glycerin suppositories.Hope this helps you, for time being.Good luck ","my 8 yr old grandson is having fairly severe pain in his left abdomen. My email is YYYY@YYYY sorry, just noticed I have to pay to get info....I tried on the WebMD page and to describe area, but it wont let me and then gave distorted answers that you can read. No worries, might need to take him to the hospital if this heating pad doesnt help" -231285,What does blood in semen indicate?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Boils are very common over there and haemorroids cannot be ruled out. So, visit a surgeon immediately to stop bleeding and for further management. All the best. Apply pressure bandage to prevent bleeding. ",Theres a very large bump in the area between my scrotum and reftum and it was getting bigger then it popped and now its been bleeding for the last 3 days fairly badly been applying an antibacterial just in case but it wwont stop bleeding and its been hurting non stop is it a hymerroid or some kinda blood blister ? -58249,What causes itchy heart in children?,"It's odd that if the same drug which was effective for so many years is suddenly causing so many fluctuations. 1) It is more persistent on higher side adding another drug is best. 2)substitute lisinopril with a longer acting one like perindopril 4mg twice a day or 8 mg once, this has a far longer half life so will eliminate the fluctuations, and because it's exactly like lisinopril in other characteristics we don't need to worry for same 3) check his other parameters, like his salt intake, his kidney status, any other Co existing problem like diabetic, which may cause fluctuations Regards Dr Priyank Mody ","My wonderful husband (of 46 yrs) has been treated for 20 yrs due to high blood pressure- lisinoprel 40 mgs 2x a day. Over the approx. 6mos his pressure will swing widely. i.e. 189/98 to 98/56. We live in small town and are waiting for appt. in large city- but not avbl until next 2/4/14. most of the time it is well controlled but the periods of ""normal"" are growing farther apart. What causes this?" -77808,Suggest treatments for kidney stones and hyperuricemia,It is not ethical to suggest you. But you can try diuretic like lasix which causes excessive loss of water in urine and may help u to raise creatinine ,"I am a diabetic and avid water drinker. I drinks lots everyday. I am in the process of taking a drug test to get hired with a company and they said my test came back negative dilute . I don t take any recreational drugs but I do take 4 medications which causes dry mouth which is why I can t live/go without drinking water. They are allowing me to retest Monday/Tuesday. Is there anything I can do to naturally raise my crenatine levels or darken up my urine? Not drinking water the day of is not an option for me. If I get a negative dilute agian, I don t get the job :-( Can you please assist?" -52552,What does blood pressure of 20/55 indicate?,Hi There I understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that as you are 24 years old so VSD is not gonna close by it self now.I would like to advise you to go for an Echocardiography review once more to see if there is any shunt reversal in VSD. If still there is left to right shunt then it's advisable to go for VSD closure either by surgery or by device which ever is suitable in your case.It's also advisable that you should consult your cardiologist personally to discuss your treatment options. I wish you good health ,I am 24 years male affected by Small muscular VSD and It shows Severe PAH I done angiogram testing for 6 months back. The whole size like 3.mm and I have severe breething trouble . should i take surgery or not ? and my body weight is 48kg Height 178cm -29411,Kindly explain my wife's health problem with the help of echo report.,"Hi. Congenital. TEE. ASD with left to right shunt, hemodynamically significant. TEE followed by either percutaneous or surgical closure. Revert with the report to a cardiologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hi doctor, I am 23 years old, I am a married female and has one kid. My symptoms are shortness of breath (since a year), severe chest pain a month ago, numbness in the left arm since one month and fatigue with little exertion. There is no previous history of the same issue. Kindly explain the attached echo report." -221108,Is it possible to have crowding corrected in 8 months?,"Hello there....If your wisdom tooth is angulated (mesio-angular/horizontally impacted tooth) towards the second molar (the one adjacent to wisdom tooth), food gets impacted between these two teeth...the food impacted cannot be cleaned by you....this starts damaging your 2nd molar... If your wisdom tooth is normally positioned, the problem should be with your 2nd molar itself..get an intra-oral periapical radiograph to confirm if the decay is involving the pulp (vital part of tooth)... if the tooth is not damaged so much, get a root canal treatment done or get your second molar and wisdom tooth removed...Consult your doctor for further clinical evaluation and management. ","Okay so I ve been experiencing large amount of pain the last few days and.I thought it was due to my.wisdom teeth growing in but it seems to be my tooth next to my wisdom that.is.causing the pain I know the fact that this tooth has a very bad cavity.that exposes.the nerve isnt helping, I just want to know how can I fix.this I really want to get the tooth removed but I don t have dental insurance and or enough money to go get this down what should I do?" -229371,Does masturbating lead to back pain?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Moderate masturbation cannot affect married life or sexual life. Masturbation cannot reduce the size of penis at all. Such a doubt is baseless. Masturbation is normal, natural and cannot cause any health issues. Therefore there is no need to worry. Your lack of knowledge and unnecessary worries could lead to anxiety. For anxiety you may approach a psychological counselor for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ",I had masturbation more times in my life in such a way that my penis is too small.I am planning to marry by next year.is it affect my sexual and marriage life.if so can you please suggest me a doctor in bangalore in india where i can take up some medicines and get well and fit well well for my marriage life -36232,"Missed period, have heaviness in body, lower abdominal pain, weight gain. Done pregnancy tests. What is going on?","Hi, Thanks for writing to us. You should consult a gynaecologist for urine, blood test and ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy and if the pregnancy is not there you can take medication for withdrawal bleeding. Your symptoms may be because of hormonal changes. Good luck. Take care. ","Hi, I have missed my periods this month, its almost crossed 16 days from the date of my period which was on 13th last month. I have done the pregnancy test as well which is negative. Due to missed periods i am facing problems like heaviness in whole body specially breast and upper and lower abdomen and my weight has also increased. Please suggest me the possible reasons of missing my periods and what needs to be done." -205873,Is cypon syrup recommended for loss of appetite of a 11 month baby?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you.Questions:1. Did your kid pass motion or meconium on day one of life?2. Since how long is the kid constipated?3. Does the kid have any bleeding along with hard stools?4. How much milk does the kid consume per day?5. Does the kid eat fruits and vegetables (fibre diet) appropriately?Suggestions:1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in Indian type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot.You can answer the questions at the following link - www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","my sixteen yr old son went to the dr this wk for back pain,x-ray showed he was completely full of bowels...he told him to take two dulcolax then drink eight doses of miralax put into 64ozs of gatorade he did this and since has been going..but no substance just liquid..i m concerned he s not actually getting out the hard substances?" -64006,What causes painful blisters on feet?,"HiThanks for your query at HCM.It appears to be due to allergic reactions or side effects of a drug. If you are on drug kindly tell your physician regarding this. If not it is likely due to allergic reactions. I would suggest you that drugs like cetrizine, lorataine or desloratidine will be beneficial. Be observant and if any difficulty in breathing then visit your health care provider immediately.Take careHope I answered your query ",Three days ago my bottom lip started to tingle and had numbness. The next day I woke up and where my lip was tingling was now swollen twice the size. The same day my upper lip started to tingle and now woke up and both lips are swollen. There are little bubbles inside my lips on the swollen area. I have taken benadryl both days to see if that helps. -28768,"After five weeks of braces treatment, why does my premolar hurt?",Hi. For further information consult an orthodontist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthodontist ,"Hi doctor,It has been five weeks since I got my braces on. During the second week, one of my premolar on my lower left jaw started to hurt in the morning. I cannot bite down as it hurts. It was loose, and it made some popping sensation when I press it or bite. I went in for an emergency and hoping my orthodontist would do an x-ray. But, all she did was look at it and touch it. She said it is normal. It has now been three weeks, it is still loose and make that popping sensation. I am starting to worried and very paranoid. Should I be concerned?" -183808,Any alternatives to radioactive treatment for 4th stage thyroid cancer,"Hello how are you?I have read your question. May God bless your mother with complete health recovery.Stage 4 breast cancer is an advanced stage of the condition which mostly requires palliative care for providing maximum pain relief and comfort to the affected person. However, treatment options are always employed with good chances of success.Local treatments such as surgery or radiation might also be used sometimes to help prevent or treat associated symptoms. Stage IV cancers which spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body cause serious complications and spread usually involves bones, liver, and lungs. Chemotherapy is beneficial for the patient but serious side effects occur like the problems your mother is facing. ",Dr. Sir my mother 4thstage in breast cancer. The terment is going on H. C. G. Cancer hospital . The khemho therorph is given but she can t go for motion since 4days.They gave hole medicine everthing but also .she is very difficult go for motion so please help me. -121447,What causes severe upper left side abdominal pain?,"Hi ! Good evening, i am Dr Shareef answering your query.With all probabilities, you might be having a PID(pelvic inflammatory disease). I would suggest you to get yourself assessed by a gynaecologist, who after a general physical examination might do some routine blood tests like a CBC, ESR,Blood sugar, and a urine routine/microscopic test followed by a culture/sensitivity test if need be. Till the test reports are ready, the treating doctor might start a broad spectrum antibiotic which could be changed depending on the culture sensitivity test report. Apart from this, an ultrasound of abdomen/pelvis might be helpful in ruling out any other pathology which could give rise to such symptoms.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",Today while lying down I had sharp pain just behind my belly button that felt pulling to my genitals. I have been dizzy on and off for about 4 weeks (and am currently) with a consistent headache. I had a urinary tract infection earlier this month and was on antibiotics. I m a 44 year old woman. -21223,I observe occasional blood and mucus in stool. Is it due to Pitta dosha?,"Hi. It seems like colitis. Its occurrence depends on food habits and lifestyle. It can be manage naturally through ayurvedic medicines. There is a need to take ayurvedic medicines for three months regularly under a controlled diet plan. I suggest taking Bilvavaleha one spoon twice a day before food, Dadimastaka Churna 3 g and Kutajaghana Vati two tablets twice a day with warm water after meals. Try these for a month and get back with improvement. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old male. I am having stomach problems since seven months. At first, I observed blood and mucus in my stool. The doctors detected it as an infection and first I took allopathic medicine and then homeopathic medicine. At present, I have to go to motion two to three times a day and there is never a feeling of satisfaction. Mostly, I feel like going to the bathroom just after having my breakfast which is the second time. I notice occasional blood and mucus now which is like once or twice in two months. I took antibiotics last year and also homeopathic medicines. Is it Pitta dosha? If yes what can I do for it? I have read three to four articles on Pitta dosha that match my conditions." -241167,Any suggestion for visual hallucinations as well as auditory?,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicIf she is symptoms free, then there is no need to change the treatment. In medicine, sulpitac and topicalm is antipsychotic and mirtaz is antidepressant. Usually there is no need to give antidepressant in schizophrenia, but few psychiatrist prescribed it for sedation to decrease dose of sleeping pills like lonazep. She has to take medicine for years, rest depend upon her symptoms.Thanks ","hi...my sister is a schizophrenia patient..we came to know this 2 months back and after treatment she is now doing her normal duties. medicines she is taking are sulpitac, mirtaz, topicalm & lonazep since 2 months back..pls suggest if the treatment is ok and how long should she take the said medicines?" -21510,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -163111,How to treat pain in the groin and hips?,dear user. as you mentioned suffering pain from first delivery of child. this happens to 90% of womens. but not this severe pain.take accelofenac 250mg. shelcal d 250mg tavlets.and you need to go for lumbar traction with ultrasonic therapy to heal and reduce complete pain. ,I have been having issues with my right hip since my first child was born...the pain is now excruciating to the point it hurts to walk...it almost feels like sometimes my hip is jammed and sometimes it is out of place...should i go to the ER or just go to an urgent care...and what could be causing this issue? -248133,When can Advil be taken for muscle soreness if having a clot near ovary?,Should consult a rheumatologist. ..RA factor. ..ESR ...and xray just sh be done.....by the time u can start analgesic like PCM 500 MG SOS ,"My mother aged about 64 years facing pain in joints, wrist, back shoulder, fingers and other parts since last one year. i have consulted with neurologists in my area near by asansol but after a long treatment the same is exists.please give me proper guidance." -156081,Suggest treatments for pain in elbow after a fall,"Hello, Most probably it will be a spine-related problem like cervical spondylitis. As first-line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan to make a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I have been having neck pain and it radiates into my back like a muscle soreness. Also it makes me feel heavy headed. I do have some sinus stuff and my ears pop like they would be stopped up. also im on mess for anxiety. Not sure which is causing the head problems. It seems worse if I look at something close then focus on something far... I was thinking maybe some kind of vertigo -177757,What is the right dosage of nexito and pran needs to be taken for sweating and light headedness?,"Recovery in brain pathology takes time contrary to other body organs. Continue conservative measures in for of good nutrition, posture care, physiotherapy, bowel bladder care. Continue anti epileptic medications prescribed by your surgeon. If patient is diabetic and hypertensive then monitor BP and Blood sugar.Hope my answer will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me. ","hello Dr, My grandpa met with an accident before 3months and surgery is done for blood clot in brain.. now he is fine but sometimes he is not feeling well and cant talk well.. even GOOD KNIGHT smell and coffee makes him fainting.. we dont know what to do.. please give instruction for DONT's and DO's.." -226987,How to treat leaking penis and erection problems?,"hellothank you for trusting HCMdear these are benign nature may won't cause much problem. but if they are bleeding or cosmetic purpose you may go for surgery, cryotherapy,laser therapy, sclerotherapy etc...I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.take care ",I was diagnosed with Angiokeratoma spots on my testicles by a dermatologist. He stated I can use over the counter lotrimin or hydrocortisone cream to relieve the itch and a lubriderm type of cream to keep that area mosturized. I still periodically get an itch and these creams do not seem to be makign a difference. Do you have any other suggestions on a stronger cream -43585,"Rashes around torso, very painful. Diagnosed psoriasis. Prednisone advised. Any treatment?","Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic See a Dermatologist.. The treatment is fairly advanced nowadays / there is a choice of drugs / and you have a good chance of improvement. Local applications and systemic drugs like immuno suppressants are very helpful - in reducing the flare up and delaying complications... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck ","Hello.. I have severe psoriasis and have been taking ayurvedic treatment for the last one year. It has worked on most infected parts other than my leg. In the last 3-4 days, the scales have dramatically thickened and now some liquid is oozing out all the time which is really worrying me. Its burning a fair bit. The infected area looks really red and black. Skin looks very flaky. Have stopped my medicines for a couple of days now. Dont know what to do." -53442,Can good diet help to increase pulse rate and control high blood pressure?,"Hi,Being a diabetic you are CAD pt, equivalent, chest pain in any diabetic to be treated as Ischemic until ruled out. You need urgent ECG, Tab Aspirin. Its best to consult your cardiologist nearby earliest possible.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Deepesh Agarwal ","I have been haveing severe pain in my Chest for the past few hours. I think it may be Gas, but I can't do anything to shake it. It seems to intensify then wain periodically. I am recently diagnosed diabetic. Feels like a pain from front chest all the way to back shoulder blades. What should I do?" -236673,"Suggest treatment for stress , anxiety and depression","Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queriesI can understand your concern. She is 60 and is hallucinations and hearing voices. She is also having symptoms like suspiciousness that someone is conspiring against her. Such time of symptoms are not usually seen at her age and need proper consultation and evaluation. You should get her serum electrolytes checked to find out any electrolyte abnormalities to rule out any organic cause. She also should checked for any organic brain abnormality with proper MRI scan of brain. This would rule out any evidence of ischaemic damage to brain. If both conditions are ruled out then most likely the cause of her symptoms is some psychotic episode. If she has history of any recent fever, or trauma or seizures then consult a physician for proper evaluation.In such symptoms medicines like anti-psychotics can help in improvement of symptoms. Medicines like Olanzapine, Quetiapine etc can help to improve her symptoms. Discuss a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation.Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care ","Sir, my mother is helusinating and hearing people taking and making conspiracy against her but no one really present there.Every 5 minutes it repeat and she can't sleepWe have given her alprazolam to sleep but it's not working. Her age is 60. We want to consult doctor this morning Dr. A. Patnayak in Jamshedpur. Please suggest.Thanks" -164896,Can i take crushed lortab to relieve pain in hip bone?,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As you are having tingling sensation in the leg, an MRI of the lumbar spine should be of sight and and NCV test too. Due to abnormal pressure on the nerve in the lumbar spine or anywhere in the course of the nerve the symptoms of numbness, tingling, pain etc is noticed.Once the nerve is been assessed the treatment will be directed towards the same with medication and physical therapy.regardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I m having issues with my right leg. Pain in my right thigh when I stand and tingleing in my right shin below the knee. Doc did full body scan and found a benigh tumor on my right thigh. He couldn t figure out what tingleing was from, (it feelslike a thousand ants are on my lower leg.) Any thoughts?" -62387,Does itching all over the body indicate sign of toxic shock syndrome?,"This is not an infection and does not require immediate medical attention. Did he indulge in any exerting physical activity- like jogging for long distances or gymming too much. Such activiities are known to cause such spots occasionally. If it recurs frequently or appears in multiple areas, then further investigation is required. ",My boyfriend woke up this morning with a light blue spot about the size of 1/2 dollar on his chest. You could smear it with your finger like dried blood and it did wash off. There was nothing on his shirt or bedding.just this spot. What could make that happen? -160306,What could cause sporadic on and off pain in armpit and around neck?,"Hello, Thank you for using healthcare magic . I read your question and understand your concern . Based on your information I think you have got osteoarthritis. There are many things that you can do to help relieve the pain from this disease. First of all start to lose weight Second you can take glucosamine and chondroitin which help in the first stages of the disease Tylenol helps more in the days when you have more pain and you can use it for a few days. Physical therapy helps especially swimming pool and water aerobic exercises You may need to do pelvic x-ray evaluate the bone status and depending on that and depending on your clinical signs doctor may suggest surgery hip replacement when the time comes. There is not perfect cure for this disease and only the surgery of hip replacement with take out your pain. Wish you all the best .Dr. Selmani ","I have a pain in my hips and for some time I am taking medicine from Homeopathy they say it piles , its not a regular pain it comes twice in a year during season change is it any permanent solution for this also i got constipation after taking allopathic medicines" -207931,What causes loose motion in kid?,"Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Silverex is an antibacterial. If the wound has healed then it is of no use.It will be better to apply some moisturizer.Hope the query is answered.Thanks ",Hi 3 days back my 5 years old daughter got spill by hot milk on her face.i went to her doctor he gave silverex and told me to apply for 5 days.but the top layer of the skin peel off after 3 days.she says like feeling itchy .Please tell me can i use silverex on the peeled skin or can I use moisturizer like lubiderm. Today i apply her lubiderm on the burnt black skin and silverex on the peeled skin .she said its irritating on the peeled skin.please help me.Feeling guilty and always crying on seeing her face.does she get her normal skin back without any scare.please help me. -82901,Explain the ultrasound scan report?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM.Angiomyolipoma are benign tumors. You do not have to worry at all. The back pain may not be related to this condition.Very rarely it may be associated with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, which is a condition that affects lungs causing difficulty in breathing, and is usually seen in females of child bearing age.It is extremely unlikely that you may have that condition.Maintain a positive attitude and enjoy life to the fullest.Wish you best of every thing. ","Hi, i am a female of 41 years and the doctors have recently confirmed that i have an Angiomyolipoma after a CT scan with contrast of 4 cms near the crown in right kidney and around 1.5 cms in left. I am experiencing pain in my back which is at the moment mild to moderate, any suggestions, thanks" -177786,What causes tingling and numbness in chest muscles?,sounds like another abscess. watery lumps don't just appear and next to the spine is not a place to mess around. you should get that checked out sooner rather than later ,"Hi I have a watery blister on my lower back at bottom of spine just in the crack it hurts to sit. It feels a little tight around the borders and the blister spans about 4cm across and about 2cm wide, it is raised up to about a 1cm (maybe a little more) high. its really soft and transparent, so I cant see and signs of puss inside it. I m not sure if its even considered a blister I had a abscess about 13 years ago round about the same place and had to have a operation. What could this lump be? and how should it be treated?" -117307,Suggest remedy for severe abdominal pain while walking,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in abdomen, waist and back . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like pre-menstrual syndrome , ovarian cyst , kidney stones , appendicitis , pyelonephritis or prostatitis . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound , endoscopy , stool test and take history to check the direction of radiating pain . Doctor my prescribe omeprazole , laxative , anti infalmmatory or may recommend surgical removal od appendix . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem . For now eat healthy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and apply warm compresses . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Had a shot for lower, right side back pain on Wednesday. Still have pain. Also pain has spread to middle, lower Back to about 3 inches above waist. At the same time I have had a constant stomach pain for the last 2 1/2 days. It started the same time the back pain spread to the middle.Mike nicosia" -251714,Is a major drop in progesterone level harmful for the fetus?,"HiI have gone through your complaints.sorry to say this that you may not be pregnant now with this history .you are saying you read ininternet.not having periods is not only symptom that wil tel pregnancy.in the presence of missed period ,breast tenderness ,nausea and vomiting if present go for urine/ blood pregnancy test or ultrasonogram.first one thing i want to tell you that evaluate for why you are getting once in 3 months.it requires complete work up and then its important to regulate your periods.if this is done defenitely the chance of conception increases.consult Dr for evaluation.Thank youRegardsVasundhara ","I have a period every 3 months and this is the first month i start to not have one. I have been reading a lot of things on the internet about pregnancy and signs. I have been having bad stomach pains, bad back pains, and now my legs are like cold skin deep and i took a test but it was negative. I still think i am because i still feel the same as i did before the test. Does this mean im pregnant?" -203608,Suggest treatment for persistent pain in left abdomen,"HiWelcome to the HCMI have gone through your question and understand your concerns. It seems that your son is still suffering from some infection which is leading to lethargy, paleness and heaviness of respiration. These are alarming signs and he needs an immediate clinical examination by paediatrician to rule out serious infection. I would recommend you to take him to ER for proper evaluation and definitive treatment. Hopefully this will help you.Take care ","Hello. My son is 3 years old. He had a fever and was feeling unwell a few days ago. He has since been better. This evening, he seemed fine (he went to daycare today). All of a sudden, he started saying that he wasn t feeling well. I took him to bed and he became very pale and lethargic. No fever, slightly heavier respiration. He is asleep now and I am very concerned. Should I take him to the emergency room or monitor him and wait until the morning? Thank you." -48675,Suggest remedy for skipped heart beats,"Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that considering your age you can be hypertensive but if your BO stays less than 140/90 then you may not require and antihypertensive drugs. Kindly monitor your blood pressure at different times at home and discuss again with your treating physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist ",Hi I have a BP monitor at home . Right now my reading is 130/86. I have a Bicuspic valve. Today I have been put on a low dose of BP medication after my clinic measured my BP at 151/113. This was taken immediately on arrival at the clinic after walking from the car park and a rather stressfull car journey. Am I right to be concerned about the starting medication on this evidence? .. I have recently had my personel BP monitor calybrated ..AGE 50 thank you -13535,What is Lyme disease? Will it cause joint pain and depression?,"Hi. I assure you not to worry at all as things may get settled with proper care and follow-up. Yes, depression and the joint disease may definitely be associated with the untreated Lyme disease. ","Hi doctor, Recently, I visited my primary doctor's office, but he was on vacation. I was seen by a nurse practitioner. My main complaint is leg swelling, joint pain, and stomach aches. She asked me to do a series of lab tests and to return a week and a half later. When I went back, she told me that everything came back negative. However, a trace of an old case of Lyme disease showed up but it was nothing to worry about. Then she carried on to give lecture on my weight, and that I need to lose weight. I do, but I am 5'7"" and 215 lbs with three children. I have a long history of bipolar depression. Now I began to think that the joint pain and depression may have some correlation with this ""old case"" of untreated Lyme disease. I need some advice on this, please." -82406,"UTI, back pain. Taking cipro. History of hydronephrosis of pregnancy. Clear urine normal?","hi there, i think you have some electrolyte imbalace which is causing seizures. Sodium ( Na), Potassium (K), and Calcium are important ions in body and there deficiency or excess is likely to cause seizures. ion imbalace are common in patients with tubular kidney diseases. amiloride is likely to improve sodium related problems. generally these disorders are benign. one has to correct the electrolytes and that is it. ","giddy back in ,March i had my gall bladder removed have never been the same again Have had 3 seizures in hospital 3 times last visit real bad broke 7 ribs when collapsed at the bank. Have been put on calcium potassium magnesium tablets and now they tell me i need to take another one called amiloride for my kidney as i am passing too much salt what iOS wrong with me why can t i just bio back to normal" -224060,Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction,"Hi, It can be due to due fungal infection, if you had unprotected sex, it can also be due to sexually transmitted disease. rule out for std panel of test, based on the result you can take respective antibiotics or antivirals. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ",I had a bad and high fall and hit my left buttocks from snowboarding. I can't walk with the pain on my lower stomack just above my groin and between my groin and left thigh. I can't move with the pain. I have had x-rays and nothing broken. I have brusing on my groin and penis. Should I be worried. Will this have in impact in future if I want kids -23732,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -111883,What is the tightness in my chest when i walk?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. CT thorax with contrast.2. Bronchoscopy and BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis to rule out tuberculosis. Your x ray is suggestive of old healed lesion. And sputum is also negative. So we need to recheck whether active infection is there or not.CT thorax is more informative then chest x ray for lung lesions.Bronchoscopy and BAL analysis is far superior then sputum examination for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. If both these investigations are normal, then no need to worry much for active tuberculosis and hence no treatment is required. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. ","i'm a female 43 yrs old, 48 kg. i Had my cough in more than 3 weeks then the findings of my x-ray result apicolordotic view confirms of minimal fibro-linear densities in the right apex. EMPRSSION: MINIMAL ptb undetermined, right apex and my sputom is negative.I'm worried about this.what does these means all about? shall i have a medication for 6 months even my sputom is negative?" -112599,What causes chest pain while laying down and pressing the chest?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.Reticular densities in upper lobe suggest infective process mostly pneumonia.And upper lobe lesion is most commonly seen in tuberculosis.Tuberculosis is caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. And it has great effinity for oxygen. Upper lobes being more oxygenated, favours more infection with TB bacilli. So upper lobe lesion should be rule out for tuberculosis first.So get done sputum examination for AFB to rule out tuberculosis. ",Chest x ray PA View: reticular densities are seen in the right upper lung. The heart is not enlarged. The Thoracic aorta is not remarkable. The trachea is at the midline. Both hemidiaphragms and costopheric sulci are intact. The bony thorax is unremarkable. Conclusion: consider an inflammatory process as in koch s infection in the right upper lung. please correlate with other parameters. -156733,"What causes severe pain and uncontrollable urine having Myopathy, Fibromyalgia and slipped disc?","Hello, It is due to minor local inflammation. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Make sure that the implant is not misplaced. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I had an implant placed in June of this year. During my recovery I was taking pain medication but never really experienced pain in the area of the implant, my pain was always in my left arm and still continues. My cardiollogist suspects that physical therapy should resolve this" -146303,"What causes clots in the elbow, arm and neck?","Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are no any evidence of effect of french fries on circulation. It may affect but no any documentary evidence of that. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I read recently about the affects of french fries on your cirulatory system, including the ability of the vessel walls to dialate. Please advise." -63431,"Are fungal infections, related with itchy and dry red lips?","Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have mouth ulcers since past 4 years. Well there can be many reasons for ulcer in your mouth like canker sore , cold sore , inflammation of taste buds due to allergic reaction or irritation due to any acidic or spicy food , dental infection and ulcer due to acidic reflux . There are rare chance that it could be due to malignancuy as well. Mouth ulcer in your case seems mostly due to irritation due to acidic food or acid reflux , acidic or spicy food. I would suggest you to avoid hot , spicy and acidic food , consult oral pathologist for proper diagnosis. You should go for biopsy of lesion as well to find out exact cause and can start treatment as per that. Apply dologel on these ulcers. You should apply desi ghee on these ulcers as well. Maintain oral hygiene. Do rinses with antiseptic mouth wash. take multivitamin tablets as well. Doctor may refer you to gastroenterologist . Hope your concern has been resolved.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",I AM SUFFERING FROM MOUTH ULCER FROM PAST 4 YEARS. ONE DOCTOR SAYS IT IS BECAUSE OF GAS & PRESCRIBED ROXID & GULUSIL.ANOTHER DOCTOR SAYS IT IS DUE TO DEFICIENCY & PRESCRIBE COBADEX & GLENORA GEL. BOTH ARE OF TEMPERORAY USE. ULCER STILL PERSIST. WHAT SHOULD I DO -199420,What causes fever with arm pain?,"Hello. I just read through your question. Most often, these spots are caused by a mild virus. The virus passes after a few days. The rash typically takes a few days linger to resolve. Afterwards, his appetite will return. ","my 18 month old ay has developed small tiny spots covering his chest up to the tap of his nappy and his back, he hasn t had a temperature, but hs been off his food and very wingy and tired latetly, can you advise, he has already had chicken pox, but the spots dont look like these anyway" -226127,Is blood in semen along with a bump on the penis a serious condition?,"Hi, You can consult a dermatologist and plan for cauterisation or cryosurgery. It’s harmless and an easily curable condition, Nothing much to worry about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I am a 28 year old male and I believe I have hpv. I know I should go to the doctor and everything but it s also a very small area that I believe is a genital wart that you can barley see so I don t think they would remove it anyways. I know the wart can go away on its own or get bigger or stay the same and everything. My big question is can I eventually get the virus out of my system to not pass it on? I m getting different answers online some are saying 40% will get rid of it the first year then 80% by the second year and others are saying you can get rid of the warts but the virus will be with you forever and can be passed to partners forever. So which is it? I would like to do what ever I can to boost up my immune system to get it out as soon as possible so any suggestions ? I am in good health and good weight with no issues that I know of I work out 4 days a week for about an hour and a half each time and eat somewhat healthy so I think that s a good start I don t smoke but I use to and I use a vape now so is that bad for the immune system like smoking is? Any vitamins or anything I can do to help? Also I think I know who I got it from so if we keep sleeping together if one of us get it out of our system will we just give it back to each other or can you only get it once? I can t really find out any info on how that works. -151270,Can bursitis be caused as a side effect of radiofrequency ablation?,"Hello,Running damages already avsacular area at knee. You should avoid this. Using steroid like hydrocortisone is one of the major cause to cause avascular necrosis of knee and hip. Although there are no frequent reports that OCP does lead to avascular necrosis but there are some case reports which shows that progesterone pills does lead to this so on safe side this should be avoided. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","I am a 48 year old female and am avid runner. I was just diagnosed with avascular necrosis of my knee following an accident tripping over my dog. I was told to never run again. Questions:1) If I run, will it damage my knee worse.2) Would long term use of birth control pills cause this disease?3) I used hydrocortisone every day on various areas of my body due to try skin. Would this be a factor?Thanks." -251386,What causes abdominal pain during intercourse?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the urine pregnancy test gives accurate results a week after missed period.So i suggest you to repeat the test after a week.The sore breasts are one of the symptoms of pregnancy.But the pregnancy is confirmed by urine pregnancy test and ultrasound.There is nothing like the cheaper kits give negative results.So relax and consider repeating the test.If the repeat test is also negative the pregnancy is unlikely.Hope this helps.Best regards.... ",I am 21 with a 21 month old and i haven t had my period it is like almost 2 days late but i took a cheap dollar general $1.00 one and it came back that i am not preg but my boobs hurt and i don t have any sytomes of be having or starting my period is there like way that the cheap test couldn t read it. Couse i use the same one when i found out i was preg with my son please help me Danielle -119868,What causes severe pain in the abdomen with sweating?,"Hi.The severe pain in abdomen with low back pain with the stool you have described can be due to Colitis. The colon being behind the peritoneal structure -, its inflammation can give associated back-pain.Colitis can give severe abdominal pain due to spasms as it tries to push out the contents if it is infected or has some problem not normal to it. Stool: light brown/yellow lumps with dark brown flacky attachments off them can be due to an infection in the colon, can also be undigested food material.It can also be due to extreme desquamation of the mucosa due to severe inflammation. I would advise the following :Blood- complete blood picture, kidney functions tests, blood sugar fasting and post-lunch, Urine- routine,microscopy, culture and sensitivity ( before start of antibiotic)Ultrasonography of abdomen.Stool test- Routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity, occult blood, cyst and ova to rule out any worms in the intestines. Treatment will be an antibiotic suitable for intestines, metronidazole, Probiotics and antispasmodic depending upon the investigations. ","I have recently had severe abdominal pain and lower back pain and my most recent stool is one i have never witnessed in my 19 years and there is no online help as it is harder to describe. they were almost light brown/yellow lumps with dark brown flakey attachments off them. No blood or other components off observation, no changes in food eaten or fluids. just as extremely odd circumstance than is still paining me." -38920,What is the safe and natural way to prevent acne ?,THanks for the query Glycopeel and Micro derma ablations are cheap and effective options for acne scars. The cost will depend on how deep and how extensive the scars are. in bangalore it will cost you between 15k t0 30k. For now you could apply tomato or stawberry juice on your face. It helps. Have a healthy living ,i have small pores all around my face and wrinkle and a scar and few black spots what is the safer effective cheaper treatment without any side effects and what about its cost kindly guide me i am thinking of herbal peeling how about its result does it have any side effecte -196707,What causes large painful red blotches on the sole of the foot?,"Hi...by what you say I feel that it could be a pyoderma or any other skin and soft tissue infection or a viral exanthem.Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","My 3 year old son has been fevered for 4 days and now has a low grade fever,100.00, today. He has sores through his mouth. A big one on his cheek and lip, two under his lip, and some on his tongue. He has been extremely cranky and seems achy all over. His breath has a horrible odor too. He threw up this evening and it smelled like his bad breath that he has had all week. He is so uncomfortable and the sores in his mouth bother him a lot." -76863,What causes fluctuation in GFR?,"Hello, Your main concern is regarding kidney infection of your sister. I cannot comment on legal aspect. But if your sister is unconscious and having compliant of vomiting then she should be kept under nephrologist observation at hospital. Blood culture can be done and antibiotic prescribed accordingly. Serum urea, creatinine estimation and serum bicarbonate estimation also advisable. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I have a question regarding my sister. Well she went into the hospital last night and this afternoon she was released back homewith us. My question to you is that weather or not it is legal/ legit to send someone with a kidney infection plus a state of unconsciousness, vometing, and as well an feeling incredibly weak back home." -158112,How can severe pain after a cervical fusion surgery be treated?,"Hi, It may be due to cellulitis and DVT is another possibility. You have to consult a general surgeon and plan for a lower limb Doppler. Cellulitis will respond well with antibiotics and nothing much to worry about it. As of now do limb elevation and compression stockings. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I have a swelling in my left leg only, mainly from ankle to thigh elevating leg relievesmsome of the swelling, mainly in foot, ankle and calf.. However my thigh stays firm,swelled and warm to thetouch..I have tried ice packs and also heat with minor relief.. Any suggestions, Iam 81 years old and have kidney failure, stage 3, also minor PAD ..." -160915,Is radiating pain from ankle to toes and calf after twisting the ankle with history of broken ankle serious problem?,yes your symptoms shows there is a compression of medial nerve but we can't conclude whether it's compressing on the wrist or neck area. we can decide it only with a physical evaluation.. ,"Do I have carpal tunnel syndrome? Last night, I was doing my friendMs hair, and all of a sudden the tip of my right index finger started to feel like it was falling asleep. I ignored it for a while, thinking it would of course go away if it was asleep. But an hour later, it was still there. It felt as if it were falling asleep, but with more of a tingling feeling. My right index finger is the only place on both hands that is having this issue. My parents think I may have carpal tunnel because of teen texting." -170200,What can cause Arthritis?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.According to your description , pain swelling over your finger seems to be inflammatory in nature. I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug likemotrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",I was at work and a tacstrip for the carpet I got a small puncher from the nail . I think it went into joint of my finger and it has swollen up and they said it could be cat pee it herts and I can t bend my finger should I go in or is their something I can do. -199109,How to recover from the Genu recurvatum?,blocked nose can be treated with saline drops 2 drops in each nostril 4-6times daily but if not getting treated you should consult your doctor ,"my baby is 6 weeks old, it has been 3 days he had difficulties breathing through his nose .his nose seems blocked .i used saline water to blow his nose but no mucus is coming out. shall i take him to the doctor or use nasal spray.can it affect the lungs later on?" -168081,Suggest treatment for swollen and painful knuckle,"Hello,I understand the trouble you are facing with the injury.Kindly give ample rest to your knees to heal.Ice application would be helpful.If the pain is unbearble an xray both knees AP and lateral views is adviced.Over the counter painkillers and sprays can be used initially.A knee cap would be of help to you.These should be sufficient for you along with an xray.Thanks for seeking advice. ",I have injuried both of my knees by sitting on the tailgate of a truck and dropped to the ground. I am 67 years old. I can barely bend my knees as the pain is unbearable. I had both knees replaced approximately 10-11 years. I weigh 120 lbs. 5 1/2 feet tall with small frame. What should I do? This happened last Tuesday. -13373,I am suffering from testicular pain. What could be the cause?,"Hi. Testicular pain can be due to many reasons. Ascertaining the reason of pain without proper history and examination is not a good idea. The wrong diagnosis will eventually lead to the wrong treatment. You should visit a surgeon in person and get yourself examined. Urine examination and an Ultrasonography may be needed to ascertain the cause of pain. Do not feel shy and do not delay. If you are not able to consult a doctor or if a doctor is not in reach, please again ask your query with details of pain like, from where it starts and where it radiates, how it started and any associated symptoms. Get a urine routine examination and TLC, DLC done and share the reports. ","Hello doctor, I have been facing testicular pain since last few days. What could be the cause?" -243190,"Constant feeling of fatness, skipping food, wear layers of clothes to hide fat. eat only dinner. High BP, tired, ADHD and trouble sleeping. Physically semi active. Anorexia?","Hi there, thanks for the question. cipralex is a good medication for generalized anxiety disorder. The dose could be increased to 20 m gram daily to see if it works. It need up to 6 weeks to show its effects. However,, if it does not work until a month later, there are other medications that could be effective for controlling generalized anxiety disorder, like any medication from the class of SNRI. The medications from the class of SSRI are from the best so it is better to wait to see if it works. I wish you a good health. ",i am on cipralex for 20days now on 10 mg but still no improvement.. I took it for GAD and anxiey when talking to some people. I want to feel confident again with no anxiety but responsible and have emothions and caring with desire to work and achieve. can that be done with cipralex. I am a high achievable 33 years girl with alot of motivaions and currage to be the best. I love to have alot of friend and feel comfortble when i am around and i guess that is what missing and cause me to be a little depressive. -155542,What cause bone discoloration after hip surgery?,"Hi, Firstly, Sorry to hear about your condition. Coming to the point. As mentioned you have intervertebral disc issues and this is leading to Radiating pain. I consider this condition as Lumbar Radiculopathy. In this condition, over a period of time, there leads to a lot of weakness in the lower limbs and that leads to other secondary symptoms. What I feel is the Physician might be looking for any Osteoarthritis of the hip but I think its better to not get into OA Hip. Let's come to a solution which I have been trying in cases with multiple disc injury and radiating pains. I prefer you start the exercises for stabilizing the core along with strengthening the hip muscles more. You may find videos online and can perform slowly and gradually increase the repetitions. Consider, that pain might be present while performing exercise, but if a proper prescription is followed for 3-5 months things can be better and controlled. Over a period of long time the exercise prescription needs to be re-assessed and Re-plan for best of your suitability. Important that nerve blocks, pain killers, chiropractic, etc., are short lived in such cases with chronic history of the disc degenerate disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Symptoms: 1) Pain Left side, L4,5 facet area - chronic @ pain level 5 2) Pain, left side, low buttock wrapping into thigh/hip joint - severe & generally chronic @ level 8 with occasional variation - increases with walking 3) Pain - left calf, central calf outside only, extreme pain and commensurate with buttock pain - History: 56 yr. old male with 30 yr. history of degenerative back issues generally resolved by Chiropractic. Pain described above started in Jan. 2012 - Tests & Procedures since Jan. 2012: MRI lumbar, many issues, but inconclusive. 3 wks. PT with no resolve. Med-branch block (2) in April, L4/5. Results - minimal relief for less than 2 hrs. Trans ESI #1, May 1, L4/5, followed by 5 wks. PT. Results = 70% pain dimminishment - success duration = 5 wks. followed by full return of symptoms. Myelo/CT 7/12 with results inconclusive. - Current Status: Neuro #1 consulted in March referred me to pain mgmt. for diagnostics. I consult with a new spinal neuro later this month - Pain Mgmt. Dr. referred me to his in-house associate today for 2nd opinion. That Dr. suspects the problem is the hip, but agrees back is a mess---just not the source of the severe butt/calf pain. Ordering a hip MRI. Mentioned a condition with 10 syllables that I didn t catch, but started with glute xxxxxx. MRI should confirm. Any thoughts what condition he suspects?" -36807,Trying to conceive. Why am I getting vomit sensation after intercourse?,"Hello, The possible reason for the symptoms you are experiencing are the stimulation of the different parts of the brain that occurs as a result of the act and perhaps, your desire to conceive. It is a natural phenomenon and nothing to worry about. The natural hormone oxytocin released during the process could cause the nausea. Do not stress about this and consult an infertility specialist to get investigated for the treatment of your infertility problem. Good luck. ","I have got married two years before but still have no pregnancy. My problem is that from early days of my marriage, I am feeling vomit after intercourse and start about 14 day of my cycle. Feeling of vomit is continuesly present at the end of my cycle and ended after my period. Please tell me the reason and diagnos my disease." -39898,What is the cost of laser treatment for removal of facial hairs ?,"Dear Priti, Laser hair removal cost depends upon the type of the technology used and number of Laser shots given. Different machines like IPL, Nd-YAG Laser or Diode Laser etc. can be used. The cost will be relatively less for IPL and more for Diode Laser. Usually a patient requires 4-6 sittings for complete treatment. Results of Laser Hair Removal are very good but before starting therapy few investigations to understand the cause of hair growth may be neccessary. Regards ",hey i m 18 yrs oldnd i hav lot of facial hairs in upperlips nd on d side of cheekswill u plz tell me how much is d total cost for d laser treatment -225015,Suggest treatment to avoid masturbation and premature ejaculation,"Hello, Masturbation, in no way, will affect anyone's life or sexual life at all. Still, reduce the frequency to three times a week. Try sex only after marriage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ",HI Doctor.. My name is Kumar & i have diabetic's form the age of 14 years and currently am running out of 23 and am keeping my health really good and i have some questions can you please clear me. 1. Am doing the handjob 5 times a week will this affect my sexuality in feature 2. Am feeling like doing the sex and shall i go for the sex now.. -152364,What causes numbness and swelling in hands while sleeping?,"Hello,Regarding your concern, I would explain that this lump could be a scull bone remodelation due to local trauma or inflammation. I don't think that it is anything serious, as you got it since childhood. Anyway, I would recommend performing a brain CT scan in order to examine better your skull.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I am a 31 year old female. When I was 18 months old, I fell approximately 8 feet onto concrete and hit the right side of my forehead. To date, I sill have a lump where I hit my head. Recently, I ve become very aware of the lump and when I run my hand over it I feel something below the skin. I also have aching in the area that radiates to the back of my head on the same side. I m wondering if I should get this checked out." -36417,"Taking clomid. Trying fro conception. Spotting, weight gain and nausea. Pregnancy test negative. What is happening?","Hi,Thanks for the query.Sometimes urine pregnancy test may not detect early pregnancy.So you once go for ultrasound to find out the possibility of pregnancy.If there is no pregnancy, then the bleeding you are having could be scanty flow during periods.That can occur due to many causes like anemia, thyroid abnormalities, PCOS etc.Black color can be seen due to collected blood in the uterus.For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429Take care. ","Hello, I am 23 and me and my husband have been trying to get pregnant for 3years I went to my Obgyn and I was put on clomid 50mg I have taking it for 3months and this month I was 2days late starting my cycle and when I did start it was almost black in color I have gained some weight and I have been a.little nausea but I took a pregnancy test it was negative... please help me by telling me if you know what might be yapping with me" -168674,Can Tramadol be taken with Coumadin for a broken wrist?,"Dear PatientNumb spot on the back is usually not due to disc, it you should see your skin doctor it could be leprosy, or any other condition affecting your peripheral nerves, as far as disc goes, it causes radiation of pain in leg, or it can cause localized back pain, what we call as mechanical back pain.I hope that helpsThank you ",I have a spot on my back that has been numb for over a year. Had an MRI and the Dr. Said it was a degenerative disc. It does no hurt all the time but right now it does. Also now I have some severe abdominal pain right in front of the numb spot in my back. Could they be related? -203604,How to treat for fungal infection in cheat?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. OxyElitePro Oxy Super Thermogenic contains fluoxetine. Fluoxetine is an FDA approved drug in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors used for treating depression, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and dysphoric disorder. Uses of it associated with serious side effects including suicidal thinking, abnormal bleeding, and seizures. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ",Is it safe for a 14 year old to use OxyElitePro? Because my brother wants to use it because of my succesful weight loss with it. He is not a sick type not allergic to anything and he is healthy. Never he has had problem with any product of supplementation. -142148,How to treat lower back pain?,"Disc degeneration itself usually doesn't cause nausea. Pain from the disc problem and painkillers can cause nausea. If he has only been having nausea for a day or 2 after taking painkillers, I would not worry about it. If he were my patient, I would ask if the nausea started after taking the pain pills. If it did, I would consider changing the pain medicine or prescribing something specifically for nausea. If he had lots of problems with nausea before taking painkillers or if it continues after he stops them, I would start investigating further. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. ",hellow my close relative is suffering from severe lower backache doc told after examine x ray that it is l5 s1 disc degeneration he gave painkiller and antacids pain releaved but nausea is persistent since yesterday what is reason and treatment of nausea..shud v go for further investigation blood tests r within normal limits -193315,Suggest treatment for blindness in 6 and half months old,"Hi, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but the prognosis depend on the extent of damage that happened to her brain. physiotherapy might help but please send her reports for better assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ","My daughter is 1yr 8months now and still does not have proper neck control. When she was 4months old the doctor diagnosed CP caused by jaundice not properly treated. She can t sit or stand. Do you think she will ever gain neck control/sit/stand and when, is there any thing I can do to assist her. Also she doesn t like eating, cries throughout the feeding period." -204149,Effect of giving both doney syrup and nootropin syrup for a child?,"Hello dear, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. You may start to do massage, physiotherapy, exercises,Vitamin D, Calcium, B-complex with lysin. Perform neirovizualisation- MRI of brain, neurosonography to reveal cause.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ","Hi , my child came down with fever when she was five week old that lead to convulsion, she will be 10 month old and still cannot upright on that is she rest her chest on her thigh and her Head drops once in a while, was told that she has cerebral palsy please assist on what to do to help her am worried." -81964,Kidneys show fullness of calyces and left kidney shows echogenic focus in midcalyx. Indications?,"Hello! Thanks for being with us. Diabetes and hypertension if not adequately controlled leads to gradual decrease in kidney functioning over a period of time. Here in father's case also same factors could be responsible for kidney injury and increase in creatinine level.Drugs like ACE inhibitors and ARBs also decrease kidney function further,hence these should be avoided. There is no harm in using lasix and minipress in this case.Lasix increases urine output,avoids fluid overload and help in decreasing blood pressure.Minipress is also safe to use in this case to decrease blood pressure. Following parameters should be monitored while being on these drugs: 1.serum k+,na, 2.serum calcium,po4, 3.serum uric acid. My suggestion is have strict blood sugar control and blood pressure control to avoid further kidney damage. Target blood pressure should be 110/70 mm of hg in this patient. Hence for better monitoring get a nephrologist opinion. Hope this will help you better. Wish you good health. ","Hello, It s Faheem from Islamabad Pakistan. I need some advise from you regarding my father s Kidney . My Father is 57 years old,diabetic with high blood pressures usually 160/80 170/90. His sugar level is bit controlled but as per Doctors advise his sugar is maintained due to kidney issue. His latest creatinine serum is 4.16 which increased in last 3 months from 1.98. Medicine he is taking are Lipiget, Loprin, Stress tab, Ammryl,Lophos,Hydrolyzine. He was also using Aproval 300mg but doctor discontinue as increase in creatinine. After h doctor advised to take Lasix 40mg (2 times a day) and mini press 1mg (3 times a day) but creatinine goes to 4.16 from 3.07. Now the doctor is advising to go for testing tissues in the kidney , we have stopped using Lasix and Minipress for the time being could you please advise any option." -139851,What causes indigestion and lower back pain?,Dear patient Ther are two possibilities considering your symptoms 1. Renal stone with secondary infection 2. Viral fever . Possibilities of renal calculi with urinary tract infection is likely. I would advise ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis to locate the site of stone. Also ask for Xray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views as it rules bony abnormalities and even diagnoses renal stone. Do it asap and visit your nearby urologist asap. Do not neglect your health. ,"I have been running a fever for about 8 days my lower back and kidneys ache as well as my eyes and head, ive had a loss of appetite and feel drained and fatigued, ive been to a doctor and have been on antibiotics for 6 days now with no sign of improvement" -123605,Sharp pain in stomach when pressed. No other symptoms. Reason for pain?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having enlarge liver giving rise to this feeling.Consult physician and get examined.Go for ultra sound of abdomen to know the condition of liver and kidney.Go for blood work for liver and kidney function.Ok and take care. ","I have a little swelling on the right upper quadrant of my abdomen. It hurts sometimes and I can see it and feel it when I run my hand over it. Also, I have been really tired lately and sometimes my right kidney hurts or feels like it is pulling. It is also near my liver I think. I have Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. I also have hypothyroidism and no insurance." -239340,Suggest treatment for autism,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. From the given details, I can surely suggest that your grandson is schizophrenic. He needs psychiatric treatment as soon as possible. Hallucinations may become a serious threat if not treated properly and at the earliest. Consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible.If you still require my services on this aspect, you may post a direct query to me on this portal. Please include as many details as possible. I shall provide psychotherapy treatment tailormade for you which should help you good.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",I need help now. My grandson is in jail for the 5th time this year. He hears voices and thinks I am part of a person that reads his mind and helps her to control him. He begs me to stop her from talking to him night and day. he has talked me into spending all my money on helping him get trucks and other things while he runs around and spends my money that idon t have any more. He says that he is right but he talks non stop about crathzy things and blames me for causing the voices. What do i do. No one will help me. -70114,How to improve my immune system to fight verruca?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicZenflox is an antibiotic. It has a wide range of action against different bacteria.It can be used in diabetics.If her symptoms are related to one of the bacteria treated by this medication then she should consider using it.I hope this helps ","My mother is suffering from high fever for several days, which has caused her weakness, pain etc. She was diagnosed for Typhoid and Malaria, but thankfully to negative results. She is given Zenflox plus along with Multivit Gold. I want to know whether these drugs are safe for her. She has diabetes for 2 years." -147277,Suggest medicine for anemia and face pigmentation,"Hi Raghu Naik,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Increased ESR indicates ongoing inflammation. 2. Anemia can also cause increased ESR. At present you are having osteoarthritis of knee joints, which is causing high ESR. 3. You need to meet your orthopedician to control inflammation through anti-inflammatory agents and corticosteroids. Once inflammation is reduced, ESR will become normal. Also check for hemoglobin. level.4. More than ESR, C-reactive protein - more accurately signifies inflammation. Get your CRP level checked.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","Sir, My self Raghu Naik, From last 3 month suddenly i m feeling joint pain in my Thighs . when i did blood test found ESR is high.i consulted doctor and it become cured.but from yesterday again i am feeling pain.can u please suggest what precaution i need to take for control of Esr in blood ?" -220632,Have watery blood in spit during mornings. Have bleeding while brushing. Cause?,"Hello and welcome to hcm, The abscess has formed due to accumulation of pus associated with progression of deep dental caries. This can even affect your systemic health too. I would suggest you to get a thorough clinical and x-ray examination. The abscess has to be drained either thro' root canal treatment or by extraction of teeth. Antibiotics can be administered to subside underlying infection. The pain will subside once the pus as well as infected pulp has removed. Maintain good oral hygiene. ",hello my name is ruby and ive had a tooth infection for over a year now havent took care of it due to no insurance but the abscess is located under my cheek bone closer to my eye the pain has gotten so bad it affects my head eye and ears. i was just wondering if i should start to worry about it affecting the rest of my body and how would i iknow -214677,Suggest treatment for infection in teeth,"Hello,I suggest that you change your method of flossing. You are aware of damage done using your current technique. There are many styles of floss and floss holders available. I understand from your question that it must be a difficult area to reach. I recommend you try to relax your jaw and place the floss in gently. Do not stretch open so wide that your cheek is tight against your teeth. There are other soft interdental brushes designed for cleaning between teeth that you can try as well. I strongly suggest you continue to rinse and brush with an extra soft toothbrush. Gently massage the gum tissue. You must be effective but not abusive to your gum and Remove daily plaque. Please keep up with your routine dental exams and ask your dentist to monitor this area. I am glad that you not experiencing any sensitivity in the area, but if you continue to damage the gum area you may risk some bone loss.. A grafting procedure may be required to repair the gum if it becomes damage becomes extensive. Recession of your gum can lead to sensitive teeth and make you more prone to decay.Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you find my suggestions helpful and I encourage you to try different methods. I am sure with practice, you will end up with a satisfactory result. ",I have a cut gum above my front left tooth from over flossing with my Reach flosser. My dentist pointed it out to me and took an Xray because at first we were not sure if it was from bone loss or over flossing. We tried to reach the area with regular floss but couldn't so she was worried but no change in bone from Xray. When I got home I happened to think I don't use regular floss I use the Reach flosser and tried that and it reached the area. She told me to rinse with warm salt water and be gentle with it but unfortunately I am not consistent with the rinse. Anything else I an use to get it to heal faster?? I'm not sure how long I had this cut and it causes me no pain. Last saw the dentist 3 months ago. -58321,What could cause rapid heartbeat with monitor reading 209?,"If you are an active healthy woman, who do not smoke, it might be an isolated event and just forget about it. However two things I will suggest is. 1) treadmill test for making sure your heart is healthy 2)do discuss with your doctor about cervical spondylitis as the symptoms you describe commonly occurs in that condition. A mri cervical spine will be the investigation of choice to rule that out. Regards Dr priyank mody ",I am a 37 year old woman and once in awhile I my heart will be hard. It kind of causes me to catch my breath. Today it just did it and I felt a warm almost tingling sensation go down my left arm and immeadiately my palms got sweaty. Is this cause for concern? I have a heart murmur all my life but an echo cardiogram shows I am fine and I have had normal readings on two EKG's and a chest x-ray that show nothing. Should I be concerned? -200506,What causes elevated creatinine levels in children?,"Hi,Welcome to healthcaremagic.com.I know that you are very concerned about your child but don’t worry.Your child has developed bacterial infection at the scrotal region.In my opinion, you should apply mupirocin cream locally three times a day for 5 days.I hope this will help you.Wishing your child good health.If you have any more questions, you can ask me athttp://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-deepak-patel/70939If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.Take care.Regards:Dr. Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics ","hello,i have an 11 year old son who seems to be having an issue with the scrotom skin being very red and sore.he has spent alot of time in the pool lately and does not change out of his wet trunks right away.help i am a first time mom and single parent." -44319,Suggest treatment for rashes and burning sensation in arms,"Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have rashes which occur frequently on whole of the body which seems to be due to allergic reaction, dermatitis , sensitivity to sunlight and could be scabies.Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist once for proper examination. Doctor may take skin sample for lab test, and may prescribe 5 percent permethian cream, 25 percent benzyl benzoate lotion and percent sulfur ointment. For now apply cold compresses and take benadryl. Keep yourself hydrated and wear loose clothes. Avoid application of any hard cosmetics on skin.Hope your concern has been resolved.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I do get rashes-small to medium size-scattered predominantly on legs,arms,back, back of neck etc, once in 2-3 months. They are more itchy at night time in bed. By scratching they become more red and puffed-get brown after a week and fade away in 2-3 weeks but in between new keep on appearing in groups till i get totally all right in 4-6 weeks. Anti allergy medicines don t seem to help Please let me know the cause and remedy." -82573,"Kidney stone on right ureter,blood in urine,burning sensation in urethra while urinating,burning on sole of right foot","It may be mere side effect of drug or may be the pneumonia which is commonly caused by streptococcus pneumoniae has not responded to levofloxacin and may have developed small pleural effusion at the basal region causing pain on left side......................patient should have been put on broad spectrum antibiotics.ask for the symptoms of pain during inspiration,fever associated,as it might be empyema ","I recently got out of the hospital where I had pneumonia . I was given an antibiotic , levofloxacin for 7 days. Yesterday was my last day, and now my kidneys are hurting. Still working, but left side hurts pretty bad. Thought I would wait and see if getting off the antibiotic would help as the pain started yesterday morning when I took my last dose. But getting worried. Can not get in to see my doctor until next week. Should I go to the ER or wait and see. Took some AZO last night and it eased up some." -191511,What causes child to have pain in heart?,"Hi, There is no need to worry as AIDS is not likely to be transmitted by putting infected things in the mouth. It needs a more convenient way to enter the blood. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ","Hi Doctor, I am a bit concerned. We have just come back from a nature reserve and my 19 month old way playing in the grass and i saw him pick something up so i went to see what he was up to. I m 90% sure he didn t put it in his mouth but there was a used conodom on the floor next to him. I am worried just incase he did put it in his mouth before i saw him. I m worried about the AIDS issue but also anything else that i should worry about to your knowledge. Many thanks Kerry" -121856,What causes lower abdominal pain?,"HiAcid peptic disease is the most common cause of gastric burn.You need dietary modifications and drug treatment.Dietary modifications include avoidance of spices, alcohol, smoked/fried food , coffee, chocolate etc.If not improved with dietary modifications, go for drugs.Drugs include antacid, proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers.Consult your doctor if you want to start drug treatment.Thank you ",My abdomen feels like its on fire. Its an intense burning. I have been eating ice chips for 2 days. The only solid food I have eaten is 3 chicken nuggets and some soda crackers. I don't have a real appetite and I do not have the senation of needing to puke or have a bm. -234863,What is the treatment for none of spermatozoa being viable?,"NamastheWelcome to Healthcare-MagicGreetings of the dayFingering does not lead to pregnancyJust one sperm is required for pregnancy.In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.Wishing you happy and healthy lifeTake CareBest RegardsDr Deepak K KMBBS,MS,MCH ",i fingered my girlfriend last sunday..i was sure that i didnt have any pre cum on it..i did touch my penis but at the bottom not on the tip and i ejaculated on her breasts...does she have chances of getting pregnant? does fingering cause pregnancy? what amount of sperm is required to get pregnant? and how will she get pregnant? -48051,What is the dosage of Atenol and Amlodipine for high BP?,"Hello, As per your history, pregnancy will be risky to her. Otherwise, the hole in the heart is risky to her life. It is no wrong in marrying her but convinces her for surgery. It is very important that she be treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician ",Hi I m loving a girl who is suffering from heart ailment that is she s having hole in her heart and she is aged 26. i have taken to hospitals where doctor says its quite critical. But girl wanted to get married and lead normal marital life... Can she be conceived ? Will it affect her health or life ? -90766,"Swelling on right side, sharp abdominal pain, warmness over the area post gall bladder removal surgery. Cause?","It is possible that you were wrongfully diagnosed, HOWEVER keep in mind that cirrhosis does not give any symptoms until the disease is very advanced. You should get blood test to check you liver function (liver enzymes can be elevated, your platelets can go down, and your coagulation studies can be altered), and there are better imaging studies to evaluate the liver besides the ultrasound, including CT scan or MRI. Also a liver biopsy can be done as the definitive test to diagnose it, but it is oftentimes not necessary. Until you are not sure about the diagnosis, you should avoid alcohol. ","Dear Sir, I was diagnosed with chirrosis after a blood test and ultrasound scan 3 years ago but I don t have ANY symptoms at all, I feel fine, play tennis every week. i only drink a few glasses of Martini at the weekend, and if there is some VERY good wine on offer I will have a glass. I had a liver ultrasound scan and the clinic doctor said there was nothing wrong with me. liver was looking OK, the right size and aspect) Do you think it is possible that I was wrongly diagnosed?" -19094,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -146746,Is treatment for CML needed after blood test returns normal?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your lymphocytes and eosinophil count is slightly higher. But it is considered as normal variation if you don't have any symptoms. Many healthy people have this count without any disease or abnormality so don't worry about your count. You are normal. No need to worry. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi Doctor, I have undergone Blood Test recently as part of general check-up. The reports tell that i have 42.8% Neutrophils, 45.5% of Lymphocytes, 4.2% of Monocytes, 7.3% of Eosinophils and 0.2% of Basophils. Total WBC is 9970/cumm. PCV 37.7%. RBC count 4.6million/cumm. Is this result normal? because i counld find that Lymphocytes is .5% more and Eosinophils is 1.3% more than reference range. Thanks and Regards, Sushma" -169956,"What causes numbness in head,toes,hand and muscle spasms?","Hi, the swelling came and went, pain and tenderness is no more there, the bruise has turned yellow, no need to fear, just relax and forget your injury. ",I bumped my shin and at the time didn t think anything of it. 2 days later I noticed it was swollen there. 3 days later the swelling hasn t noticeably gone down and there s some yellow bruising around it. It not painful to the touch. Should I be concerned? -101614,Noticed a painful lump on the arm pit,"HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your concern, this could be a carbuncle, if I would be your doctor then I would treat this condition with following medicine, 1) Tab Ibuprofen 400mg twice in day 2) Tab Acetaminophen three times in day hope this information helps you have nice day. ","Small purple bump on leg that is hard and some days it s perfectly fine no pain or anything and other days if you touch it it feels like a deep burning pain. Had the bump for 8 months. What could this be and how would you treat it? It appeared as a bug bite when it first appeared, but it never went away and now it has the extreme burning pains every once in a while." -69850,"Suggest remedy for fever,cold,cough and headache","HelloSemen analysis is normal for fertility , Thyroid tests are normal in your case, Your husband took complete treatment for H. PYLORI. Your follicle size normal , ruptured well in time , follicle size was also normal . endometrium thickness is also normal . In spite of this you are not getting pregnancy . Yes this may be due to fallopian tube blockage so get dye test for block examination for tubes . Whatever your friend tole you , that is WRONG . The dye used for this examination is harmless and without any side effect.Good luck. ","Hello doctorI'm 33 yrs old,got married about 2 and half yrs back. Till now I have not conceived. We were together for about 14 months after which we were apart for my husband's professionalreasons. Before he left India, we had gone for consultation. Since I get my menses regularly, doctor prescribed just folic acid and a syrup called gynaecolin. Semenanalysis for my husband found that to be 65 millions with 70% motility.He went to saudi. Once he was back, we had gone for the next cycle of treatment. Doctor gaveme""ANOLET and FOLIC ACID tablet"", CLOME for my husband ,Pelvic scan for Follicular studies found that the follicles were normal . 0n the 12 day follice measure 26*25mm, endometrialthickness -11mm and on 14th day endometrial thickness is 13mm and ovary follicles is ruptured .we didnt get sucess that month,Doctor ask for Thyroid test it revealed TSH @ 2.7 muIU/ml; FT3 2.8 pg/mL; FT4 1.03 ng/dL. Hemoglobin level was @ 12.0 gm%. Doctor told everything is normal.Now, after a short break for about 3 months, I've joined my husband in Saudi Arabia.Recently my husband suffer from acidity when examined he was infected by H.pylori ,they gave antibiotics course. his medication is completed.recently i visited doctor in saudi, they suggest me for a tube block examination . i am worried,abt the dye as my friend told me, it may cause side effects , plz dvise me" -60103,Are Mefloquine and USP advisable for malaria?,"Hello,If the urine sample is clear, then you are not having urinary tract infection (UTI). To clarify, it does a urine sample culture. Maybe pain is from premenstrual syndrome.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ","I am worried that I have IC. I have been treated for UTI and yeast infection and symptoms persist. Pelvic pain and aching. No real burning or urgency, just a dull ache in the pelvic area. Negative test for UTI. I thought it was gone yesterday and day before, then today symptoms are back." -46601,"Swollen and hurting legs due to filthy rugs, can see tiny hard scaled splinters under skin. What is this ?","Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Since you are diagnosed as having Sjogren's syndrome, the symptoms you are refering may be mainly due to that. i.e decreased exocrine secretion. This is auto immune disease so you may try out corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs and disease-modifying drugs may be helpful.But there is no specific treatment. You use moisturising agents to keep your skin moist. Consult your doctor for examination and management.Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care.RegardsDr. Lohit ","About a month ago I started getting a rash that is almost totally symmetrical. The first places were red, really rough, dry circles beside my eyes towards the temples. Then it went up along the outside of the eye sockets, and some on my forehead, then - the main problem now - on my cheekbones and on my neck. Sometimes the places under my eyes/on my cheekbones are swollen, or puffy, and they're always red, really dry, and rough. The cheekbone places are kind of crescents or triangles radiating out from the bridge of my nose. A couple of weeks ago I had swollen hives-type bumps on my neck and on my cheekbones, and then I got two big raised, itchy ones (maybe 1/2 to 5/8 in diameter) in exactly the same place on both of my forearms. Then during the past week I developed two circular red, rough spots in the exact same place on the back of each upper arm. The neck rash itches, but the red across my cheekbones is not particularly itchy, just kind of tender and sore. I'm basically very healthy and active, I am normal weight, and I exercise regularly. I have been diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome with dry mouth and throat, a chronic painfully sore tongue, difficulty swallowing, and dry-watery eyes (which sounds like a contradiction of terms to me, but that's what the docs told me)." -223637,Can yellowish stains on sheets of a teenager be due to wet dreams?,"Hello, It could be a fungal infection, candida can be cause. As of now you can apply over the counter available anti-fungal creams like clotrimazole after cleaning with soap and waters. Avoid tight fitting inner wear and unnecessary scratching. Generally the lesion will settle in ten to fourteen days. If lesion persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hey, Im not sure what I have, But I would say I have had it for half a year now, maybe a little less. More or less the best way to say it is, my testicles are itchy from time to time, sometimes bad like i can't stop, and other times where I can feel it, but I can ignore it.I would say it starts when they become sweaty, but I have a shower when I can as soon as that happens. There are also little white bumps ? pimples maybe ? that come up around there also. In the past I know I have made it worse by itching to much and it becoming red, but I stop myself from doing that now. I know it's not a STI , cos I was tested before this happened and they all came back clean, and since then I have not has sex with anyone. Been reading things on the net to see what it could be and I found something called "" Candida Albicans "". Could that be what it is ? Even tho it's not as bad as it was in the past, it's still there and I would know to know if there is a way to get rid of it somehow without needing to go see a doctor." -34433,What could cause delay in conceiving?,"Hallow Dear, When you cannot conceive in spite of all the results being normal, such case is labelled as a case of unexplained infertility. Before you go for any ART treatment, I would advise you to try few simple things:1. Monitor your ovulation by ultrasonography. This will locate the day of the ovulation. Try to plan your sexual relations at and around this day. 2. Ovulation monitoring should start from day 9 onwards. Please find out what was the size of the follicle before rupture. Follicles between the size of 18 mm to 21 mm release the healthiest eggs and have best pregnancy outcome. 3. Also find out the thickness of the endometrium at the time of ovulation. Endometrium of thickness between 9 mm to 14 mm is most conducive for implantation. If this trial does not work, you may try artificial reproductory technique. Please report to an infertility consultant. I hope, this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","I am 28yrs old working woman,living in Mumbai.My husband is 28yrs old.We got married 2.yrs back.I have been trying to conceive since 1yr.My periods are very regular.We have consulted a gynec and have gone through several tests,root testing and folecular study for 2 cycles.According to doctor all the results are absolutely normal.My husband's test result was also fine.Since last one year we are trying.Now I am really worried.Can please advice." -170562,Suggest treatment for body tremors and twitching,"Hi, If the bleeding is related to trauma, it should not last more than a couple of days. Since two weeks have passed, and still blood products are seen, I suggest you get a detailed ENT examination done. This can clarify the diagnosis after which proper treatment can be given. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist ","okay i got punched in the face aproximately 2 weeks ago..and i ruptured a blood vessel in my eye..but before the blood even came into my eye..i was spitting blood that night..2weeks later though my black eye is gone, blood in the eye is starting to clear up, but everytime i hack a deep loogie i spit very dark brown, almost black blood...im scared" -32795,Is it safe to conceive during cervical spondylosis?,"Hi, the medicines like ultracet and myospas are not proven safe in pregnancy. So, she has to stop taking it before planning a pregnancy. Discuss with your doctor regarding this. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Dr khushboo ",My wife aged around 30 years is suffering from cervical spondolysis. She has been prescribed Ultracet and Myospas.We are trying for our second child and wants to conceive as early as possible. Will it be safe to conceive now or should we wait for sometime. -119400,Suggest treatment for Pelvic pain,"Hi.Thanks for your query. The appendix is usually in the RIGHT lower quadrant, NOT the Left lower quadrant hence the pain being on the left side is possibly not due to appendicitis. The most probable cause of pain in the lower left quadrant in abdomen is :Colitis particularly the left colon and sigmoid colon, it can go into spasm causing such a severe pain. This can be due to IBS, bacterial or spastic colitis. Diabetes may be a contributory factor as the infection is more common in diabetes.I would advise her the following:Take her to ER as she is in severe pain.get a consultation and investigations as may be advised by the Doctor. She needs a good clinical examination, urgent blood sugar level, antispasmodic injection. And other medicines as per the diagnosis. ",ok my girlfriend has been told she has diabetes but the tests have not been completed yet. So we are unsure if it's true or not. She is now complaing of on and off abdominal pain very sharp stabbing pains on and off for about 2 hours now. It's the lower left quadrant so i dont know if that could be appendix or not. p.s she is not one to complain about something that isnt there hence me being worried -12199,What can be the reason for my frequent hunger and weight loss?,"Hi. Based on your query and attached reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity) my opinion is as follows: Based on your reports, there is no abnormality. No signs of any lymphoma or leukemia. Weight loss of 2 kg over 3 months is normal. Dehydration can cause up to 1-2 kg weight loss within a week and 2 kg should not be worrisome. Thyroid profile is good and there is no anemia. Regular moderate activity, protein-rich diet, good hydration (5-6 liters of water per day) should be helpful. Night sweats are usually a sign of cancer. However, the weight loss will be in the range of more than 10% within 2-3 months and additionally, for lymphoma, multiple groups of lymph nodes would be enlarged or in case of leukemia WBC (white blood cell), the differential would show a high number of blasts or immature cells. None of which are found. Additionally, there are no frequent new infections, indicating good bone marrow and immune function. There is no presence of any cancer of blood-forming cells. 1. Regular moderate activity. 2. Have good protein rich diet. 3. Keep yourself hydrated. Drink at least 5-6 liters of water per day. ","Hi doctor, I am 63 years old. My height is 6 feet, and I weigh 165 lbs. Overall I have maintained good health with stable CAD, chronic sinusitis and very fit. My recent stress echo shows excellent exercise tolerance and no blood flow blockage in coronary arteries. I have been taking these medications Crestor, Amlodipine, Benazepril, Bystolic, and Zetia for many years. I have symptoms such as frequent hunger, and still, there is weight loss. Perhaps have lost 2 kg over past 3 months. I have constant body aches, constant low-grade headache, overall fatigue, feeling some sensation in both groin and armpits. Bowels work fine. This has been going on for several weeks. Consulted my physician who said the lymph nodes that he could palpate were fine. Did ultrasound of neck and axilla and chest x-ray both were unremarkable. I fear that I may have liquid cancer. Can you look at these two laboratory results and tell me if these results could indicate the presence of lymphoma or leukemia. If it is not cardiac arrest, then I am sure it will be figured out in time. There is no history of CA in my family. Please help." -83341,What prognosis is recommended for elevated AST and ALT post chemotherapy?,"Hello, In most cases, treatment of gallstones is considered necessary only if you are having symptoms. Of the various conventional treatments that are available, surgical removal of the gallbladder is the most widely used. Some alternative treatments have also been found to be effective in alleviating the symptoms of troublesome gallstones. When deciding what course of action to take for symptomatic gallstones, doctors usually choose from among three main treatment options: Watchful waiting, nonsurgical therapy, and surgical removal of the gallbladder. Though a gallstone episode can be extremely painful or frightening, almost a third to half of all people who experience an attack never have a recurrence. In some cases, the stone dissolves or becomes dislodged and thereby resumes its ""silence."" Because the problem may solve itself without intervention, many doctors take a wait-and-see approach following the initial episode. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ","please see my ultrasound report and suggest :ULTRASOUND ABDOMEN WHOLE Findings: Mildly enlarged liver measuring 17.2 cm shows moderate increased echogenicity of parenchyma. No focal mass is seen in the liver. Intrahepatic biliary ducts are not dilated. Portal vein appears normal measuring 1.0cm. No evidence of thrombosis. Gallbladder is partially contracted at the time of the scan measuring 4.6x 2.2 cm. An echogenic focus cast shadows seen in the lumen of gallbladder measuring 1.6 cm suggestive of gallstones. No evidence of pericholecystic fluid. Common bile duct has normal caliber measures 0.49cm pancreas is partially obscured due to excessive bowel gases. Spleen is normal in size measuring 9.4 cm. Echotexture is uniform. No mass or cyst is seen in the spleen. Both kidneys appear normal in size, shape and position. Outline is smooth and well demarcated. No renal parenchymal disease is seen on either side. No mass or cyst is noted. No evidence of hydronephrosis on left side. minimal fullness is noted in right kidney. No calculus seen in both sides. Right kidney measures 12.2cm, with cortical thickness measures 1.2cm. Left kidney measures 12.3 cm, with cortical thickness measures 1.4 cm. No evidence of ascites. Urinary bladder has normal walls. No mass or calculus is seen within the urinary bladder. Mild hepatomegaly with moderate fatty changes suggestive of fatty infiltration of the liver would recommend clinical correlation. Gallbladder is partially contracted at the time of the scan. Cholelithiasis with no sonographic evidence to suggest cholecystitis. Minimal fullness is noted in right kidney could be due to infection/obstruction would recommend clinical correlation Pancreas and retroperitoneum are partially obscured due to excessive bowel gases. Rest of the scan is unremarkable incidental finding; Enlarged prostate with approximate volume of 36.5ml Impression: SONOLOGIST" -30288,2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. ","Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you." -246465,Suggest remedy for pain in the foot,"Hello, That is quite a distance from the appendix.cannot say in your particular case, but generally, that would be more with a lung or liver problem. Oh, or a problem AFTER a gall bladder removal like scar or bile blockage. an ultrasound would show most problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","Hi , 40 years old, I have right sided upper quadrant discomfort. Almost like someone is gnawing at my side but not real pain. Just something that seems very different than the ordinary. I have clay colored looser stool that is a little different than my ordinary stool. I am gluten free 98% of the time because that has cured my irritable bowel symptoms. Nothing else is new except I had been fighting a sore throat/dry cough for 2 weeks, saw the MD whom thought it was a virus and I continue taking honey, lemon and vitamin to help myself get better, the sore throat seems to be improving slowly along with the cough has gone. This right sided gnawing pain is the thing I am perplexed about: I have had a cholecystectomy, a appendectomy, a ovarian cyst repair and the feeling feels nothing like any of these issues when they arised." -171500,What causes vomiting with dizziness?,"Hello, Unfortunately, there is no cure for PARKINSON'S DISEASE (not referred to as syndrome if it the classic form of PARKINSON'S DISEASE you are actually referring to). The CR version of the Syndopa is merely a designation that the medication is CONTROLLED RELEASE and therefore, theoretically it has to be dosed LESS FREQUENTLY. If your father's tremors are not being quieted with this medication then, you should take him to see a NEUROLOGIST or a PARKINSONOLOGIST for the most updated treatments available. There is also a SURGICAL approach called DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION. However, more knowledge on how well your father responds to regular doses of his syndopa are necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","my dad is suffering from Parkinson syndrome. he had been taking t syndopa plus125 and now his physician has told him take syndopa CR 125.Is there any difference in the dosage. can i if there s any treatment to cure this disease. kindly help. he has one side shivering of hands and leg. stiffness, atomach upset frequently, lose of weight." -185249,Suggest treatment for damaged food pipe with cancer,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. No risk of anal cancer due to anal sex. But you should take precautions. Because chance of infection is high in anal sex then the vaginal sex. Because muciss is tougher and chances of injuries and infection are high. Otherwise it is safe. No chance of cancer. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",My girlfriend and I have anal sex on a regular basis. We are both still very young at 15 years old. My concern is for her well being. I want to be sure I wont hurt her in some way. We are both 100% clean as we have never had any other partners. But can she get anal cancer? or some other disease or infection? I really enjoy doing it but I need to be sure that i'm not hurting her somehow. Thankyou -111914,Suggest treatment for right upper zone fibrotic lesion,"Not all the time pleural effusion is caused by tuberculosis. ADA of pleural fluid is more specific for TB which is negative, you can also go for mantoux test.if mantaux comes out to be negative there are no chances of tuberculosis and pleural effusion is due to ovarian tumour. ","Hi I am writing this mail to have your specialized opinion for my aunty who is 55 years old and currently admitted at Yashoda hospital, Ghaziabad. She started with respiratory problem and could not walk even inside home due to breathlessness. Pleural effusion in the right lung was found to be the cause behind it with 3-4 liter of water filled over the lungs ( majorly covering the right lung). Around 1.5 liter of water was removed and it was analyzed with rest of the fluid leaving inside the lungs only. ADA and Gen-expert were done to test the possibility of TB however both tests were found negative. TB culture report is also awaited.On the basis of the fluid analysis report she was diagnosed with TB and medicines to cure TB were started. Later on an ovarian cyst was located with the possibility of ovarian cancer as CA -125 result was 78. She was operated and the cyst was removed ruling out the possibility of cancer (as per gynecologist), biopsy report for the same is awaited. Please suggest if on the basis of fluid analyses report, is it fine to continue with the treatment of TB with all other tests being negative or there can be some other possibility apart from TB which is yet to be find out as there are different opinions of doctors on the same. Also suggest tests ( if any ) to confirm the same. Please note that TB culture report is also negative. I would be really thankful if you can provide your valuable and expert advice on the above discussed matter.. Warm Regards" -234384,How to get rid of left sided testicular dull ache?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your foreskin is tight and you never had this problem before. I don't think that is the case. You are probably getting anxious and over doing this. If you are correct, please see a surgeon and he can surgically correct the condition. That surgical procedure is called circumcision. Your penis foreskin movement should be normal after that surgery. Visit http://psychocure.blogspot.com/Hope this answers your query.Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I m 25 turning 26 I ve never had a problem with my foreskin on ny penis till now. It all of a sudden shrunk and the skin is very tight I m used to pulling it back several inches and cleaning it and in intercourse it goes back automatically. Recently the tip is small that my gland struggles to come about. What is going on or what medications can,I use?" -237260,Suggest treatment for conversion disorder,"Hi.I had gone through your query.Social or economical issues may lead to stress. Psychological stress may lead to disturbances in thinking and confidence.Low confidence/ lack of motivation/ lack of concentration can be part of stress.Mild depression may have similar features with loss of interest in pleasurable activities.Need to evaluate properly that include mood variations/ Thought processes and mental status examination.Stress test can be useful.Need to relax.Exercise and mediation/ relaxation methods like yoga/ deep breathing etc can help.Proper sleep and healthy diet can help.Involve in pleasurable activities like hobbies and stress free work schedule may help.MedicinesI have treat so many patient with mild dose of benzodiazapine and mild dose of SSRI,in SSRI mild dose of escitalopram and paroxetine like drug is very useful.Before taking this medicines you have to consult psychiatrist and evaluate your selfI hope i have answered your query.Still if you have query then feel free to ask.Thank you.Wish you a very good health. ","I've very stressed. I just graduated high school and even though I got into the school of my dreams, I was unable to attend due to financial issues. I've since changed my goals and I'm taking a year off to go to school next fall. However, all my friends are either gone to college or still in high school and I feel alone. I'm living out of a mini refrigerator because my regular one broke, and we have no hot water. I've been depending on my friends for support in my goals and even a hot shower, but like I said they're gone. Work is stressing me out, and I feel unproductive. I don't know if I'm just sad, if I'm stressed, or if I'm depressed. I feel like I can get over this, but my solution is unrealistic and impossible, what do I do?" -87193,Suggest treatment for jaundice,"Hi. The most usual cause of this sort of pain is the hepatic flexure syndrome, caused by the right curve of the large intestine or by gases in it most of the times. So you can use Simethicone for a while together with an antispastic like Duspatalin even to exclude other causes like pancreatic and biliary. ",Hi I had a pancreatic block last year from a gallstone. My gallbladder has been removed. I have an abnormal pancreas with foci and hyperbolic showing through out the last year. I have a burning sharp pain in my right side. Pancreatitis is ruled out. What could the causes be? -223108,What does a blood sugar level of 380 indicate?,"thankyou for your query.Being a diabetic, hypertensive and a known case of COPD, I would suggest you not to indulge into heavy weight lifting. Mild nausea can happen as a side effect of lisinopril (zestril 10 mg). Get yourself evaluated for your cardiac functions (ECG, ECHO), keep a regular watch over your blood sugar(fasting and post prandial), and blood pressure. If at all you want to do weight lifting then its advisable to do under proper guidance.God Bless ","I m a 60 yr young female, I was heavy lifting last evening..I had to stop as...my heart was pounding in both ears, neausous, shaky...I have COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure (Vestril 10 mg)...even after I relaxed after, the same symptoms..took another dose Vestril...what happened...too much heavy lifting, as this has never happened before??...thank you for advise" -93650,Suggest remedy for hard lump where my ring finger meets my palm,"Hi,you seems to have Resolving Hematoma in the groin,after ATV accident.USG would fix exact proportion of resolved hematoma and fibrosed lump portion.Consult a Surgeon with USG report,who would treat it either by-a-Wide bore needle and compression bandage,b-or by Surgical Excision depending on the finding of physical examination and USG/Lab status of that lumpHope this would help you to plan further treatment with your doctor.Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Welcome with any other further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar,Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ",I have a lump in my right groin area from an ATV accident that happened a month ago. When it first happened I had a puncture with massive swelling and bruising. I now only have a lump with no bruising and the swelling is gone except for the lump. It hurts and sometimes it hurts in my inner thigh area. The ATV bounced off my groin area when we rolled causing the hematoma(hospital diagnoses). I was on Lovenox for 24 days. My left foot was broke in 4 places and ankle fractured. It has been fixed with surgery. I am worried about the lump I do not go back to the doctor till the 11th of next month. -73538,Why am I unable to conceive?,"HelloAs you mentioned that you are trying for conception but in vain. As you mentioned that you are having ""bilateral distal 2/3 tubal block"". Let me explain that ovum or ova liberated form follicle of ovary and after liberation it ( ovum ) enter into TUBE ( FALLOPIAN ) and passes towards uterus , and in between tube it fertilized with sperm ( if sperm is there ) and fertilized ovum implanted in the wall of uterus ( endometrium ) . So in your case BOTH tubes ( on right & left side ) blocked ,so , how ovum will enter into tube .2nd thing sperm motility in your husband is no sufficient for fertilization . However please completely write down the SEMEN report of your husband. In my opinion consult a gynecologist and get his opinion regarding tubal blockage .Hope this information will help you. ","hello Dr,my hsg report is 'bilateral distal 2/3s tubal block.i am in 25 years old and trying for a baby for 4 yrs{since from my mrg}my husband had count prblm also last semen report of my husband ismotile 23.4 $progressive is 18.7 in total count summary.doctor give an advice to me." -70957,What is the right treatment for severe cough and sputum?,"You have what is known as 'asymptomatic bacteruria'. This is a urinary tract infection (UTI); however the patient has no symptoms.Asymptomatic bacteruria in pregnancy is a very serious condition and upto 30% of pregnant women with this condition develop acute pyelonephritis (infection of the kidney). Therefore, it should be treated even if there are no complaints. Nitrofurantoin is the recommended antibiotic and it is safe in pregnancy. ","Hi I am 12 weeks pregnant and got a urine test done. The result shows luecocytes 2-3 hpf and Epithelial cells 2-3 hpf. Rest of the results show negative with ph- 7 and Specific gravity 1.005. I don't know what to interpret from this report, do I have a urinary tract infection which needs to be treated with antibiotics?" -7385,I have pain on my penis shaft after vigorous masturbation. Please advice.,Hello. For more information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hi doctor, My query relates to two protruding veins, on the left side of the penis shaft. The area is quite painful. This occurred, I guess, due to vigorous masturbation. I would like to hear your advice." -82345,Kidney stones. Ultrasound shows calculus in midpole of left kidney. Cause of worry?,"You need a comprehensive metabolic profile check up using some blood tests like calcium, uric acid, sodium and potassium and a 24 hour urine test to see for excretion of various elements like calcium, uric acid, citrate and oxalate. Underlying disorder may be picked up and you can have a permanent cure from recurrence of stones. In the meanwhile have lots of fluids to ensure a urine output of at least 3 litres per day. ",Hello Sir. I am 28 Years old male from India. for the last 3 years i have been suffering from kidney stones . There occurs severe pain once a month and i was told by the doctor after Ultrasound that there is no permanent solution to end this thing as my kidney has tendency of stone formation. besides this i was told to regular have Urispas tablet. But the pain has not reduced since then and i can feel a constant pain in the kidney. is there any solution to get relief. -152092,What causes knee pain?,"Hello, It looks that most probably your mother had fracture near knee joint. Your local ortho doctor put traction and applied plaster. He had decided for this conservative mode of treatment due to her age and low weight. This was the need of that time as she was not fit for surgery or other mode of treatment. Probably her fracture may be mildly misaligned. This may be the one of the cause of her pain or there may be associated weakness in her bones and muscles. In my routine OPD, I used to have an X-ray of affected part to rule out disturbance in geometry of joint. In such case she may use custom made braces. You may take help of a orthotic expert for this. Your orthopedic doctor may prescribe this after detail examination. For muscle weakness, a physiotherapist can help her with exercises like quadriceps strengthening, range of movement exercises for knee and ankle, etc.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","hi, good morning, my mother aged 80, with single body/weight of 40 kg aprox, she got sleeped in kitchen six month back, and during the consultation with local orhto doctor, suggested for palster and to hang brick for positioning of the joint at leg, however she did not get proper joint and now she had pain in leg and not walk proper, can any remady for that" -162182,What relieves the pain in the buttocks and down the leg?,knucke area is peculiar in the sense that the knuckle joint is just beneath the skin.therefore any seemingly superficial skin injury in the knuckles especially open wounds is of concern to us orthopedic surgeons bec there is a high likelihood that bacteria and other foreign body can easily penetrate the joint and be left there.this injury can be easily missed out and be treated as a superficial skin wound.skin can heal but if there is continued swelling here are possible causesyou have an infection of the tendonoryou have an infection of the jointor you have an infection of the boneor lastlyit can be an abscess bec of retained bacteria just underneath the skinits very less likely to injure a bone(fracture) via table saw injury...bones are strong against slicing forces so less likely.bones are more often injured via bending twisting or crushing. ,"I cut my knuckle with a handsaw about 2 months ago. I treated the cut with antiseptic and it didn t seem to get infected; the cut healed fine. But ever since then, that knuckle has been red and swollen and very tender and painful. I m wondering if I injured the bone or if its infected or what...." -105035,What causes chest heaviness and pain?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Since you are having strong family history of heart diseases, we should definitely rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms.So consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo, stress test (trade mill test) and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.Stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I am a 37 year old woman with history of heart disease on my father's side of family. lately, I feel a pinch in my heart, preceeded by palpatations and then exhaustion. This has occured a few months ago and last year. A few months ago I went a week having dizzy spells so strong unable to lift my head, then irregular heart beat that caused lost breath. Last week the pinching in my heart last for 3 mins. then palpatations or racing of the heart and I've been exhausted ever since. Tired even though I sleep 8-9 hours per night." -84637,What causes high liver enzyme values and cholesterol level?,"Hi, Good evening. Is your BMI (Body Mass index) is normal? And your age pls?With only this lab parameters, AST/ALT, showing that you have a fatty liver. But i need other lab parameters too, for general diagnose, too see if you have other problems which elevate your Transaminases. ","Good Afternoon Doctor, today I have gone for Liver Funcationality testing [LFT] [after having breakfast], and I have found my SGOT and SGPT levels are high like shown bellow.ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE(SGOT) H 48 15 - 37 U/LALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE (SGPT) H 127 30 - 65 U/LBut I do not have any Alcohol habits, in my career so far never had a single drop of alcohol, but I do have Non-Veg regulerly almost 3 to 4 times a week.Please tell me what do I need to do to reduce my SGOT and SGPT levels." -236556,How to stop negative thinking ?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Quitting meth addiction is no child's play and it takes time and courage. The given symptoms are common with any sort of addiction and you should not fall prey to the physical and mental symptoms which makes you to relapse the addiction habit. In two days, these symptoms will be prominent. Once you practice for a week, symptoms subside. Best method is to completely quit today (now) and sustain with the help of your mind power. Mind power building therapy, motivation therapy etc should help you doing so. Please consult a psychologist / psychiatrist.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","Hello, Ive been smoking meth for about 2 years on about almost an everyday basis and now when im trying to quit, I cant even go two days. Why does it make me feel really sleepy, makes me dizzy, unbalanced, dream like foggy vision when im awake, suicidal thoughts, fatigue, cant even answer any simple questions accurately, agitated, and completely unhappiness towards anything? Will I be like this for the rest of my life? Is there any medication available for symptoms?" -231601,What causes pain in my left testicle?,Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum White lesions may be due to candida(yeast) infection. You ave not mentioned your age and other illnesses associated if any like diabetes in your question. Request you to provide details regarding itching/pain/redness/any discharge for further suggestions. All the best. ,"Hello, I got this round oval shape colored red and kind of whitish dark in the middle of it on my penis head. One started to small and grew bigger on the right siade and now another one growing in the middle, starting to freak me out, what is it and what do i do?" -4202,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -26807,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -238609,What causes suicidal tendency in a 21 year old?,HiI understand your query but how can testis and brain related to each other!!!!No dear there are no chances of schizophrenia after testis removal.It is also not hormonal related.There special genes and biological origin which are responsible for schizophrenia.So consult properly and educate your self.Need proper treatment of schizophrenia as early as possible to get better recovery.Still have query then feel free to ask.Thank you. ,"My son had one testes removed, I think it was due to torsion. He now has schizophrenia, or schizoaffective. Is there any possible causal relationtship? As is in, could he have decreased testosterone that is impacting his mental clarity?" -167012,Is it safe to take Cyclzine for pins and needles in hands?,"hinothing to worry. wash feet in warm water and thoughly with soap and wate.take anti-allergic tablet and advi tabs after meals,avalable over the counter and continue cortisone cream use.keep feet elevated.it will subside in a day or twothanks ","I was bit in the garden this morning. It bit my foot and knee and hurt and stung at the time. Swelling, redness and itch followed. I have used Cortizone cream, neosporine and ice pack all day. The bite looks smaller and not so much like a volcano now but it still itches and hurts.I live in Kenedy Texas about 60 miles south of San Antonio." -147937,Advise methods to reduce the esr to a minimum level,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some viral infection so you have low wbc count with high lymphocytes count. You also have anemia. You should go for cbc and peripherals smear examination. Check your platelets count regularly. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi i am a healthy 45 woman who works out and relative,y eat healthy i am though taking medication for depression for the past three years i have been on Seroquel 200 mg Welbutrin 450 mg and for the past year the doc added 50 mg pristique. I am concerned about my latest blood work my WBC is 3.7 my RBC is 3.9 both are low My MPV is high 10.9 so is my LYM 67.4,and my MID is 14.8 in addition my folate is high 25.2 my Chloride is low 95.5 and so is my All Phos 34.8 please can you help me understand what s happening to my body" -3201,My back is hunched because of poor back posture. How to recover from this?,"Hi. I have seen the pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, you can get back to normal if you start now. Your back does not look too bad. You need to start an exercise program called 1. McKenzie back stretching exercises. 2. McKenzie back strengthening exercises. 3. Core strengthening exercises. 4. Shoulder deltoid strengthening and trapezius strengthening exercises. These exercises will help you with all your problems. Also, start yoga and breathing exercises slowly and then build up. Do all this under the supervision of a physiotherapist. This will really help you. I hope this helps. Exercises Follow up after one week of starting exercises to tell me about the improvement, so that I can change the level of exercises. ","Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old male. I have an extremely poor back posture. It came from forever not keeping my back straight and watching tv, reading, and other sedentary activities that leave my back hunched over. Now, despite being skinny, my core is lopsided, there is no tone whatsoever, and I imagine it had done a lot of mental effects as well. I would also like to mention that I cannot push out my belly and breathe deeply without hurting my lower back. When I try to stand up with correct posture, I shake uncontrollably as if I have no stability. I want to know if there is any possible program to help with this to get me back on track physically? Are there ways for me to recover from the mental and respiratory effects too? I have pictures of me to give you an idea of what I am dealing with. What exercises can I do to develop muscles here?" -20320,I am having bleeding after positive pregnancy tests. Is it normal?,"Hi. If you are pregnant and the pregnancy test is positive, then bleeding after workup means there is threatened abortion. This is the initial phase of abortion, you should do rest in bed, consult a gynecologist personally for a scan for fetal well being. Over exercises. Ultrasound of lower abdomen for fetal well being. Start tablet Duphastone 10 mg twice a day, and tablet Folic acid 5 mg once a day for 15 days. Injection hCG 5000 IU intramuscularly stat and weekly for three months. Avoid sex and exercising. ","Hello doctor, Last week I took three pregnancy tests and all three came back positive. This morning I woke up and was cramping and bleeding like I would with my normal period only a little lighter. Is this something to be concerned about?" -188418,"Result says hypoechoic cyst with perimeter blood flow, fibroid. Is it cancer? Go for hysterectomy?","he definitely has psychotic problem and needs the help of psychiatrist. Frontal lobe tumors commonly cause such problems. Apart from treatment for brain tumor, which is mandatory for his survival, he also needs treatment for his psychological state. Appropriate medicines would reverse his condition to normancy. All his friends and relatives should understand his condition and extend their support in bringing him back to normal ","My daughter s husband has brain cancer and has recently been showing signs of what might be a psychotic break. He has accused everyone of hating him, stealing from him, of his wife cheating on him and trying to kill him by not giving him his medicine, confusing details of things that have or actually NOT happened but he is still driving. He is driving us all crazy now because you can t tell him what actually is happening. HELP!!" -77372,How can small bilateral kidney stones be treated?,"Hi and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.An ultrasound scan can detect stones in the kidney.A CT scan can accurately detect the stones on a plain film.An urine routine may give an indication of possibillity of a stone.You need to get following blood tests done,in view of weight loss :1. blood routine,RBS,LFT,creatinine and platelets.2. fasting blood lipid profile,free T4 and TSH.You may send the reports here for an expert opinion. ",I was told I have kidney stones. this was a shock to me due to the fact I have no symptoms. I went to get an ultra sound because under my ribs was hurting bad and I had a lot of weight loss. They are having me strain my urine and all I see are little black things that look like splinters. what is going on -102495,Suggest treatment for chest pain and cold sensation in arm,"Hello,As there is fever with chills underlying infection is most evident. Rather than being panic, basic treatment with proton pump inhibitor and antibiotic with antipyretic will give fast recovery.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi my doctor says i have an enlarged liver, they did like 18 blood tests but they all came back fine, i did have a baby 3 and a half months ago, i found out after i had the baby about this, now im waiting to see a specialist, im experiancing nausea and chills sometimes i dont know if i should panic or not" -76630,What causes swelling in the feet while on dialysis?,"Hello,Kidney stones less than 5 mm generally pass through the urine without surgery. You should stay under treatment & try to pass it out within 6 weeks. Stones bigger in size may require ESWL or surgery, if neglected it may complicate to renal failure. Take about ten glasses of water each day to help your urine stay clear, your treating doctor will give you alpha blockers to relax ureter so that the stone passes out without any intervention.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician ","Dear Doctor, I am 41 yr old male and just now received ultrasound scan abdomen report. It says: Right kidney 10x5.5 cm, calculus measuring 4.2mm in lower calyx and left kidney 10.5x5.5cm calculus measuring 3.3mm in mid calyx. Kindly advise what precautions I have to take related to food n fruits. Also does it need surgery or proper medication will solve this. Best regards, XXXX 0000" -113167,What causes pain in chest and arm?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.Water in lung is known as pleural effusion. It is actually accumulation of fliid in pleural space (space around lung) not in the lung itself. So this causes compression of lung and hamper its function.At the age of 52 there are many causes for pleural effusion. The common ones are.1. Infection like TB2. Cardiac cause3. MalignancySo better to consult pulmonologist and get done CT Thorax and pleural fluid aspiration. Send pleural fluid for toutine and microscopic examination, ADA (Adenosine Deaminase), cytology and culture.By these reports we can get the diagnosis snd start the treatment accordingly. ","hi i am Tuhina from (Durgapur)west Bengal. my father is suffering in lung water problem.His age is 52 .The doctor said his one side is normal and another side damage for water ...we want to bring him in kolkata for better treatment. Would you please tell me what can we do now? Which hospital, which doctor & treatment will best for him. I will be very greatful if you give me proper advice" -245376,Suggest natural remedy for the removal of gall stone,hello thanks a lot for your query on HCM...dont be worried..its a very natural thing for any boy to be fascinated by a girl...so is the thing in your case...but try to keep things into control..everything lies in your control..do control your emotions...you will slowly get used to the situations and things will improve....do be positive and try to have a hold on your emotions...things will definately improve..wish you good health... ,"Hi, SIR please help the problem is whenever i approach ato a girl or talk to her on phone i start leaking iam a 23 yar old boy ,i usually masterbate in 4 days can u give me some natural remedies to cure this problem or u prefer some spacial type of foodthanx" -141918,"Is there any side effects for hifenac p, razo 20mg and chymoral forte?",back pain is due to exhaution you did by playing in the snow and fever might be due to temperature change in your body from sudden cold to heat and cold climate. some people get back pain with fever in exhaution. i would suggest you to meet your GP ASAP to confirm the diagnosis and you dont get any other complication. if pain doesnt resolve in couple of days ,"Yes, I am a 38 yo female who has been experiencing bi lateral back pain in my mid to upper back for the last day and a half. The pain began on Thursday after I played in the snow with my twin. Later that afternoon I had a fever of 100 and the back pain started. I have been taking extra strength Tylenol for the pain. I haven t had a fever except for the first day. What could the back pain be a symptom of?" -5389,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -226244,How can a red rash on the penis be treated?,"Hi, The only effective treatment option available for treatment of phimosis is surgical removal of foreskin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","hi i am 46 , i have normal sex life no issues , i was dignosed with diabities 3 years back , initially all was normall suddenly i was not able to pull my forskin back not it has become very tight I am not able to have sex due to this m and if i try to pull back i get cracks in the skin and it very painful." -146625,Suggest treatment for lymphodema,"Hello and welcome to HCM,ITP is a disease of platelets for which the underlying cause is not known.Viral infection is the most probable cause of ITP.Treatment of ITP consists of steroids, however, most of the infectious episodes are self limiting and are cured once viral infection clears.Thus, you should follow your doctors advise and there is no need for any other kind of treatment.Thanks and take careDr Shailja Puri ",Sir i am 37years old man & doctors confirmed that i have itp.But no treatment given to me as my platelet count is more than 50000.But still i have light bleeding problem in my gums & sometimes in nose.I would like to prefer Ayrvedic treatment for this please let me know can it be avilable? -237782,How to improve stamina and concentration?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely opine that the problem you are facing now is of your own creation. First of all, your problem is not medical and therefore, mediines annot cure the problem. This is a sort of phobia, and is therefore a mental disorder. You are not alone. So many people are like you. There are no one step cure for your problem. Psychotherapy and consistant practice an only help you. If you are unable to do it today, be confident that you will be able too do it tomorrow. You will become mature to handle the situation when time comes. Don't worry about the minor setbacks. Try and try again with positive thinking.If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","helli have a issue about nervousness. whenever i have to talk in front of crowds and and a huge audience, i get really nervous. my heart starts pounding more than usual, i forget my words, and my voice gets shaky. That is the reason i find it hard to share an experience through words to my group of friends. its really irritating because, i have so much to do related to communication with people. When preparing for situations like presentations and interviews, i know exactly how to answer them, but when the real test arrives, i shiver and in my head i go like, ""WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING TO ME? WHY IS IT HAPPENING? SOMEONE GET ME OUT OF HERE!"" This is a real stopping point at my career. It gets very difficult to gain my confidence to speak in front of an audience and EVEN friends.I really hate this. I have consulted some homeopatic doctors. None helped.it keeps coming back to haunt me.Please helpI dont want you u say , ""Face your fear! The one and only recipe.""ust suggest me some diet, or some home remedies.Thanks" -19215,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -165392,Suggest treatment for knee pain,"Hi thereyou say that you are recovering from mid April but today is 29 March so I am not sure about the time. Nevertheless you had a severe fracture of the tibial plateau. this involves the knee joint. Even when the Xr shows only damage to the tibial plateau often times the cartilage of the femoral condyle is also injured and this can be seen on MRI and can be called condylitis just to say that there is inflammation of the articular cartilage of the femur(the cushion lining the end of your femur at the knee joint). if it is still within 3 months of the injury, you should get back your movement in the knee, You haven't mentioned how you were treated but If you had surgery you just need to carry on with physiotherapy and your knee will get back straight again ","I am recovering from a tibial plateau fracture (communited with depression) from mid April. I still have pain in the joint, swelling and my leg will not straighten. I am 50 YO Female. I had an MRI and the DR just said I have femoral condylitis. Will this ever straighten out? The DR said it will just take more time and I am older. I haven t been able to really find anything helpful about condylitis. Thank you" -73606,How does one confirm low sperm count?,"hai,yes your semen analysis is absolutely normal.your report defines normal sperm count and fructose and normal morphology and other parameters are within normal limits.forward progression percentage & grade should be mentioned in your report i didn't find that in quote. If forward progression is more than 50 % (Grade a+b)then it is a normal figure.Above all your semen analysis report is normal.thank youhope i answered your query ","Past 6 year i take English medicine as per doctor instruction i follow up regular even though no result i got only ""00"" motile i found in the 6 year report.i done hydro-cell Operation also in 2009 may this is my last year report:- Sperm:40 % active motile :00 % non active motile :00% last three month back i start with siddha medicine after that i take yesterday report.Volume:2.5 ml PH:8.0 Colour: opalescent,Greyish white Liquefation Less than 30 mins Viscosity :Normal Fructose Test : positive Viability :NIL Sperm Count :11 million Sperm Count as per Ejaculate: 27.5 million Rapid Forward Progression : Occasional Sluggish Motile Spermmatozoa seen Sluggish :NIL Non Progressive :Nil Non:motile :NIL Normal Sperms: 65% Abnormal head :20% Abnormal Neck :5% Abnormal Tail :10% Leucocytes: occasional Epith elial cells: Nil Red Blood cells: Nil Candida /Trichomonads :Nil" -11202,Is it normal to see blood collection at internal OS?,"Hi. How are you doing? After 12 weeks pregnancy, the risk of bleeding is low. Only a bleed from the margins of placenta is to be worried about. Cause of this collection could be: 1. Erosion and thereby minimal bleed from the raw surface of erosion. There may be mild discharge with or without some altered blood. You can have vaginal antifungal or antibiotics like Cansoft CL or Candid V or Clingen Forte once at night for 5 to 7 days. 2. If you have had sex recently. Above medications can be used. 3. I hope cervical length is greater than 2.5 cm and internal OS is closed. If not, you may need a cervical cerclage stitch. To be on a safer side, you can have: A. Injection Proluton depot 500 mg IM once in two weeks for 1 to 2 months. B. Capsule Susten or Dubagest or Naturogest or Vagestone 200 mg twice daily vaginally for 1 to 2 months. These both can be used simultaneously. They both are Progestrone hormone. They relax the uterus and if the blood has any chance to irritate the uterus, these two will stop it. So can prevent preterm labor pains. It is not easy to prevent pain once it starts, so better to use it before any risk factors. I do not think there is anything to worry, avoid any strenuous work, journey and sex. ","Hello doctor, I am 17 weeks pregnant. In my USG report a blood collection is found of 52 mm x 20 mm at internal os. I am very worried. What is to be done with the problem?" -236623,Suggest treatment for dehydration and panic attack,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Sperm life within moist vagina is upto 48 hours. If sperm cell could not find a way into the ovum, within this 48 hours, the sperm cell dies. Sonogram shows the growth of the embryo and it could be possible that the embryo had grow a bit more faster than usual. That happens in many cases. The tentative delivery date is calculated based on the general arithmetic and assumption, but there are techniques like this too. I don't think you have anything to worry about the current scenario. Doctor said 7 weeks and your calculation is 6 weeks. The matter of 7 to 10 days tolerance is normal. Note that almost every pregnant women give birth at least a week or more before the tentative delivery date. Don't worry. You may talk to your doctor in detail. Don't be shy and afraid to talk to your doctor and clarify your doubts. Take care.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I was very desperate for a job and had unprotected sex with a guy who promised me a job on the 7th of March 2014, I took morning after pills on the 8th March, first day of my last period was on 16 March (of which I was convinced the pill worked). I then had unprotected sex again (after my period) with my boyfriend several times but don t recall the dates (somewhere from March 10) . I found out I was pregnant on the 10th of April and went for an ultrasound on the 30th of April, my Doc said I am 7wks 5dys preg. How accurate could that be as I believed at the back of my mind that I am between 5-6wks pregnant. Could it be possible that the pill didn t work? I m scared and confused that it might not be my boyfriends. Please help. I am losing my mind and can t seem to not stress about this mess I put myself in. I also have one more concern please, my period was normal as it lasted for 4-5days, *sigh* my boyfriend and my mother know about the pregnancy as we (my boyfriend and I) were pretty much planning to have a child together but the ultrasound dates just really gave me a huge slap on my face. The ultrasound based on the measurement of the embryo showed that my due date is on December 12, 2014 (my doctor didn t ask me when my last period was) I am also a bit confused about two other things as well - the first one being when I use the due date calculator by sonogram (reverse calculation) it says that I conceived on March 21, (how long does it take to conceive after sex) then the second calculation based on my first day of LMP which was March 16, shows that conception date was March 30. Am I chasing empty pavements or none of this changes anything? I had a miscarriage last year and really wanted a baby but not that of a man I don t even love." -63158,"Are swollen gums, a side effect of cold infection?","Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have fever and body ache along with elevated white blood cell count which seems to be viral fever or flu. Elevated wbc count is indicating level of infection in body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. Take analgesic such as Flexon and take light diet. You should take anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to prevent fever and body-ache. Drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper examination and prescription. Go for blood tests as well. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","having mild fever varying from 98 F to 100.5 F since last 2 weeks, having body ache, particularly shaky legs cant stand for long hours, cant handle heavy weights, age is 32, had a delivery 17 months back, got normal urine test results - no infection, wbc count in blood is high" -57289,What causes strange feeling in the heart?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is normal to have an increased heart rate during physical activity, especially when you are not performing regularly physical activity and your body can be over-stressed by the physical exercise. The episodes of blackouts after going for runs are a little concerning. They could be related to a low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension), low blood glucose, hyperventilation or cardiac arrhythmia. I recommend you to consult with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest X ray study and some blood lab tests : -complete blood count- thyroid hormone levels- blood electrolytes- kidney and liver function tests - fasting glucose. A treadmill test may be necessary to exclude possible cardiac arrythmia related to physical exercise. You should discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues. Hope to have been of help! Best regards!Dr. Iliri ","Hello, i'm 21, today at the gym i was on the cross trainer for under 10 minutes, i wasn't working hard at all and wasn't tired. the heart rate read 196. i am a tiny bit worried because when i used to run more regularly i used to blackout after going for runs. I'm not sure if i should seek help or not" -86262,What does elevated alk phos and slightly elevated ALT mean?,Hi thanks for asking question.You have negative HBSag means you have no infection.You have positive anti HBS that is protective antibody against antigen.This antibody prevent protection for very long duration.Mostly you might have taken full doses of vaccine.If taken then no need of worry.Still you can estimate your antihbs titre by ELISA for further confirmation of immunity against HBS ag...Wish you good health...Rake care.Dr.parth ,"I am 27 years old, 162 cm, 53kgs. My boyfriend was diagnosed with hepa b last july 2010. Im worried that I also have so I got tested. These were the results: HBsAg w/ titer (ECLIA) o.365 c.o.v. 1.000 non-reactive, Anti HBs(ECLIA) >1000 IU/L c.o.v. 10.000 reactive. My GP said that I don't have the virus and I am immuned to future infections. It's been one year and four months since I got tested, and we do have intercourse(unprotected) once in a while. Now, Im thinking of getting the same tests coz I wanna know if the results are still the same. Do i need to do that?" -246962,Will xanax help with the pain of vaccination?,Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Percocet is an oxycodone paracetamol combination and it will provide good pain relief.You can use tramadol which is a highly effective drug for pain related conditions and it has got lesser side effects and I is regarded as safe for long term use. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I am on my disability because multiple health problems made it impossible to continue teaching. I have been going to a pain clinic for ten years, have a excellent, compassionate provider at the clinic. Pain is spiraling out of control. Have been using Percocet 10/325 all this time. Is there a better way to get relief. I am beyond weary with this continuous, high level of pain." -109442,Having noticed a red mark with blisters on the chest,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray. Possibility of right sided pleural effusion is more in her case. So chest x ray is needed. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pleural effusion. Her pain is worsening after eating. So possibility of gastritis is also there. So ask her to avoid hot and spicy food, avoid stress and tension. Give her proton pump inhibitors. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. ","My 15 year old daughter has had pain on her right side just below her breast , gets worse after eating, wraps around to her back & has a mteallic taste in her mouth. Her right side also looks as if it is caving in (compared to the left). She is very tired after just a couple hours of being awake and can only lay on her right side comfortable. Has had ultrasounds, blood and urine tests and nothing coming back thus far. This has been going on for nearly 2 weeks now and with no relief." -240953,Why I cant keep my mind on what I am thinking about?,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicIn current situation, you need proper dose of antidepressant and low benzodiazepine. That would help to come out of depression. In your case, pristiq (quetiapine) would not help much. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper management. In case, you need further help, you can ask.RegardsDr. Abhishek Kapoor ","hi, i feel maybe depressed lately... anxious, stressed crawling out of my skin, impatient intolerant, angry, not happy, not sleeping well tired. i take pristiq 50 i dont think it helps. the anger is bothersome... fuck you on getting my email then want paid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" -120500,What causes pain in lower abdomen and buttock?,"Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Apart from excluding a recurrent UTI by a urine routine, microscopic and culture sensitivity test, if I were your doctor, I would also go for a serum HCG, and an ultrasound abdomen of yours in addition to a general abdominal examination to rule out any chances of a pregnancy or a pelvic inflammatory disease. I would avoid giving you any active treatment excepting for a mild anti spasmodic drug till I rule out a pregnancy.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","I am a 28-year old married woman. 5'8"" and 150 lbs. I noticed a sharp pain lower in the abdomen that menstrual cramps earlier today, and twice today, I have urinated with a dull pain at the end, but more importantly, there has been discharge with blood on the toilet paper, and my urine has a very strong odor. I am on the pill for 12 weeks at a time, and I do not have it now. I've had UTI's in the past, but this seems different. I plan on seeing my Ob/gyn on Monday if symptoms persist, but I was curious to see what sort of feedback I might get in the meantime..." -236512,Suggest remedy for persistent delusional parasitosis,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. The conditions you are mentioning here are purely of chronic mental disorder. The child is showing very complicated mental health pattern which may need prolonged psychiatric treatment and care giving. Trichotillomania is an impulse disorder characterized by the compulsive urge to pull out one's hair, leading to noticeable hair loss and balding, distress. He is also showing attention seeking disorder. Multiple mental disorders are present and only a psychiatrist will be able to judge and diagnose and treat. Please do not beat the bush and work constantly with the psychiatrist.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","my 11 y.o. grandson/son is pulling out his hair and has a very noticeable bald spot. He is also hyper sexual --he has erections most of his waking hours and likes to call attention to it. We have had him since he was 2 and he is being treated for ADHD; anxiety; ODD; PTSD; neglect, etc. The pulling out of hair is new and I m at a loss." -4392,What causes dull chest pain?,Hello. I passed carefully through your medical history and would like to explain that your ECG seems to be within normal ranges. Nothing to worry or panic about. The lack of sleep has played a role in exacerbating your clinical symptomatology. Anyways it is rationale to follow your doctor advise and pass through the recommended tests cardiac ultrasound and stress test. ,"Hello doctor, I am having chest pains that are dull feeling in random parts of chest at random times throughout the day and night. Been having them for 2 weeks now. I have a newborn child, 9 months, and I do not sleep alot because he does not either. That has been going on for 9 months, the lack of sleep. I am 34 years old with no health issues and no family history of heart disease or issues. My doctor did an ECG and said it was normal with an abnormality. I went to a cardiologist and he did an ECG and said it was normal but scheduled me for a echocardiogram and stress test to rule out anything. Am I just having anxiety, which is what everyone keeps telling me, or could it very well be heart related? I am scared. Thank you for your assistance." -186866,Can liver cirrhosis be cancer?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.Yes, you ars right. Colorectal cancers can spread in cervical lymphnodes but not as a primary symptoms. It spreads some what late in the course of disease. First patient develops intestinal symptoms like pain, blood in stool etc and than patient can have distant metastases like in lymphnode.So in my opinion you should not worry much about malignant lesion as you are not having abdominal symptoms. But you should definitely get done biopsy of this lymphnode to reach the diagnosis. You may have infective lymphnode. So get done biopsy and don't worry about malignancy. ","I am a 23 year old male and have what appears to be an enlarged Right apical lymph node. Rubbery, definitely movable (can move it from subclavicular to supraclavicular), non-tender, about 2cm in diameter. I have a family history of colon cancer and have read the colorectal cancers can metastasize to the apical lymph, although nothing that i read has been specific on left or right." -135962,"History of asthma, dry cough. On foracort inhaler. Is it an allergy?","Hello, NONE of the three cough syrups you have enquired about are effective for your condition. You either have allergic rhinitis or rhinosinusitis that can be established with skin prick tests or blood test (specific IgE). If allergy results are negative, then your condition is non-allergic rhinitis. You need (1) oral antihistamines like cetirizine 10mg or levocet 5mg plus (2) Flumast-AZ nasal spray that is a combination of fluticasone and azelastine 2 sprays/nostril twice daily. This should be taken for a minimum of 2 months (max 3 months) and then stopped to see if the effect lasts. You can always restart if symptoms return. Hope that was useful. Best Wishes. ","Hi doctor I have itchy throat and scartchy cough and I dont have any symptoms of cold like sneezing , head ache and runny or stuffed nose. But I feel like there is phlegm in my throat which neither I could spit or swallow. And one more thing,I suffer from sinusitis very often. I have 3 cough syrup in my hands 1) Dilosyn 2)Phensedyl 3) Reswas Could you please suggest me the right one among those three" -228942,What causes shivering in entire body with poor erection in penis?,"Dear, We understand your concernsI went through your details. Masturbation is not bad for health. Men do masturbate at their puberty period. Such masturbation is never unhealthy. Masturbation could reduce your energy for the time being. Excess masturbation could continuously spent your energy with which you and your body will not be capable enough to be active. This create stress and anxiety. I think, this is the reason for your erectile dysfunction. Reducing the frequency of your masturbation to three or four times a week could help. Please consult a psychologist for counseling.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. ","25, 6foot 2, 206lbs, nothing major. basically i masturbate a lot and can get off (usually watching porn), but when hot and heavy with girls i go limp, either before insertion, or while inside. has happend in past 2wice, then got gf and it kind of went away. now single and no confidence bc it happend a few times???? also when i masturbate i dont use my hand, i hump the bed, or floor." -209828,What does this urine test report of a 3 year old indicate?,"thank you for using health way magic.Just observe for 24-48 hours. Warning signs would be persistent vomiting, excessive sleeping, crying excessively, unable to feed, bleeding from any site (nose, ears, etc.), and seizures. If one of the signs is present, better get your baby checked by your doctor.sincerely,Mark Rosario MDpediatrics ","Baby (9months) old fell from a chair but has no visual marks or lumps...should he be seen by the doctor Baby 9 months old fell from a chair and cried quite hard but after settled down is very sedate and wants to cuddle..both eyes are the same, but he doesn t seem quite himself..no outward bumps or indentations on his head and not sure he hit his head..should he be seen by a doctor??" -18626,I see some flying corpuscles in my vision. Is this a nerve issue?,Hi. For further queries consult an eye care ophthalmologist online -->  https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hi doctor, On certain surfaces like light or plain background and dark surface I see some flying corpuscles in my vision. My eye check-up is normal including retina check. Doctors said because of this isolated symptom one cannot suspect any nerve problem. When I wake up at night, these flying corpuscles or tiny stuff in my vision bothers me. I have this right from my childhood and I am 32 now. Should I be worried for this?" -241486,What could be the reason for the depression and sadness with no interest on things?,"Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.Epitril is a brand of Clonazepam - which is a benzodiazepine medication. It has sedative and anti-anxiety effects. Now, benzodiazepine medication, such as Epitril have a high potential for dependency / addiction. Since your wife has been gradually increasing the dose of Epitril, it is very likely that she has developed what is called ""drug tolerance"". This is one of the signs of dependence. So, I would advise you to take her for a review with her doctor so that this issue can be addressed. Wish you all the best.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist ","Sir , my wife who is 42 years old has been administered with epitril .5 as SOS . For about one tablet daily used to work. But the Doctor has recently prescribed to take two tablets daily . But now even these also stopped working for which she has to take 3/4 tablets daily to reduce her enxity and depression. Please tell me whether increase in dose can cause drug dependent and any other side affects from the same." -189499,"Feel exhausted, disturbed sleeping. Family history of liver, pancreatic, colon cancer. Diagnosed uterine cancer. Spreading chances?","Hi there, if your histology is adenocarcinoma stage IA Grade 2 then observation is recommended option, in case there is some other poor risk factor and you are offered brachytherapy then brachytherapy can be given by LDR (low dose rate) which you are mentioning is long time etc and other is HDR (High dose rate ) which is given usually 2 to 3 sessions and is over in minutes and is very comfortable. Ask your radiation oncologist to offer you HDR brachy or refer you to centre with such technology. With HDR brachy I don't foresee any significant trouble for you though theoretically it can cause side effects of diarrhoea and urinary frequency but its very well tolerated and no problems occur practically either during RT or after RT.Regards ","I have had a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer . It was stage 1a grade 2. I was referred for chemotherapy but the consultant advised against because I have had lung surgery and have bronchiectasis on both lungs. It was felt that I was at risk of contacting severe pneumonia. I was therefore referred to discuss radiotherapy . However another of my existing health problems is FAP. I have had a colectomy with IRA to prevent colorectal cancer . I am advised that the side effects to brachytherapy can cause bladder/bowel problems. I do not want brachytherapy if it is to leave me incontinent. What are the chances of this, pleasre. I am also told I must lie still for fourteen hours. A catheter will be inserted so that I don t need to urinate but with no colon I need to empty my bowels aroud five times aday. What can be done about this? Also what happens if I cough? Inevitable with my chest condition. Any input would be welcome, thanks. I have two weeks to give my decision on whether I wish to go ahead with treatment. If I decide not to have brachytherapy and the cancer returns can it be successfully treated? Many thanks. Marlene (UK)" -49270,How can elevated heart rate be managed?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that his blood pressure values are very high. This indicates that Lisinopril is not very effective in controlling his blood pressure values. For this reason, I recommend discussing with his doctor on the possibility of making some changes to his therapy like adding new anti-hypertensive drugs like a calcium channel blocker (Amlodipine, Lercanidipine) or a diuretic (Hydrochlorothiazide) to help improve his situation. Hope to have been helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Iliri ","Hi, its my husband and the ers won t take him without seeing a doctor. He had a stroke in his right eye 5 months ago, it also has pain he has been to the eye institute. He is blind in his right eye and the left is blurry. He smokes and has copd but has had such shortness of breath lately it causes him to collasp and wet himself. He is 57 5 6 and weighs 95 pounds. His earring on his right side is gone. For quite a few weeks is blood pressure was way over 200. He is now on lisinopril. What do I do?" -222328,What is the prognosis while on Insulin pump therapy for type-2 diabetes?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, diabetes must not be taken as granted looking to the end result of plasma glucose it may not be serious but it can be turned into serious condition so it is most advisable to take the antidiabetes and the plasma glucose level needs to be maintained on tight rule basis, diabetes could be great risk factor if not taken proper care. hope this information helps. ","Hi, I just got out the hospital yesterday, and I been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and I don t have insurance so they sent a prescription in for 400.00 something I can t afford, but I had a old meter and I just checked it and it s 441 and I don t have meds what do I do this is serious." -177923,Suggest treatment for slight numbness around the neck,"Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. In all honesty, it would be difficult to tell what the exact problem is without a detailed interrogation and examination. I am happy you would soon be evaluated by your doctor. This would be an occasion to gather more information and make a more comprehensive evaluation and propose solutions. I also have the feeling that you are getting too worried by this to the point that it is affecting your normal functioning. It is okay to be concerned but do not let it interfere with your normal functioning. Yes, gastritis and reflux could explain the nausea, but not the head spinning. A complete evaluation would very much help us here.I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. ","okay, heres my question, i ate a muffin earlier and drank a glass of milk, shortly after doing so i felt like i was on the gravittron and like my head was spinning, this has been going on for weeks now, followed by weird tinlging and thirst, i wanna say im nauseaus pretty much all the time but thats not always the case, sometimes it really goes away but with a slight hint of naseau there but tolerable, what is seriously wrong with me? i know i was on protonix for 2 weeks due to gastritis so that cant be the issue anymore can it? not to mention i get these weird headaches like sickening ones and i have psoriasis, i also feel like sometimes my blood pressure rises and i can feel my veins pulsing, im scared and my doc appointment is tomorrow hours from now and i havent eaten much recently due to the spins, what do i do? im wondering if my autoimmune has caused diabetes, ive been feeling oddly tired for a few years now but nothing like this, what do i do?" -38832,How are pus filled pimples after shaving treated ?,"Hello! This could be a infection of the hair follicle known as 'Folliculitis' Another reason could be that when the hair grow back, cause of their hard nature, they tend to irritate the skin leading to the formation of the eruptions on your skin. You can apply ' Mupibact' ointment on your beard region after shaving and continue with a daily application of the same for next 3 days. Do this everytime you shave. It will reduce the frequency of the eruptions. Take care Regards Dr.Sidhu ",I dont shave regularly but after 2 3 days of shaving I get small yellow pimples all over my face After shave lotion doesnt help antibacterial face wash helps a bit but it is not a permanent solution Is there any permanent solution to fix this -67653,Can exposure to raw sewage cause staph infections?,"Thanks for your query at HCM!I understand your concern.Has your GB been removed?I think post surgery you might have developed adhesions which could cause pain.I don't think MRSA has any role in it now as you have no other systemic symptom.It is important to carefully follow your doctor's instructions about your diet. Avoid high-fat foods. Take bulking agents, antispasmodic agents and proton pump inhibitors.You can get a follow up USG done.You can visit Local doctor/pain and palliative clinic for relief.Take care! ","IN 2008 I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MRSA IN TNE GALLBLADDER. I SPENT A MONTH IN THE HOSPITAL, AS IT INFECTED MY ABDOMEN AS WELL. I HAVE LINGERING PAIN, FATIGUE AND SLEEPLESSNESS. IVE ALSO SUFFERED FROM CONTINUOS INFECTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT. I WAS EXTREMLY HEALTHY PRIOR TO THE MRSA AND THE DRS. HAVE NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PAIN. COULD IT BE LONG TERM AFFECT OF MRSA OR ANTIBIOTIC TREATMENT? I M MOSTLY BED RIDDEN FROM THE PAIN AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE MY LIFE BACK." -43714,Tab.Gemiflox in Psoriasis,"Hi! Sriniva M., Welocme to HealthcareMagic forum, In psoriasis one gets silver white scales with skin peeling off associated with itching.Common sites on involvement are elbows ,knees,scalp ,extensor surface of lower leg,lower back.Cuts are rare.It would be good to show to a nearby dermatologist . Take care, Dr.Chawda ","Hello Sir, My son is having a dried skin and getting cut often and he is having this since three months and since 10 days we are applying t-bact and we felt it got reduce but again it got cut and getting pain. Is it psoriasis?" -188233,Can cervical cancer or genital warts cause burning pain in vagina?,"Hi, I have read your query and according to my opinion these cluster are enlargement of lymphnode ,that's occurs due to any type of infection in there draining area.That infection may be bacterial or malignant.Thanks for using HCM. ","My daughter had a mammogram and they found 3 lumps on left breast and a cluster under her armpit. She is 35, went on birth control approx 6 months ago. They are going to do a biopsy on the cluster. She also has a tendency to get kidney stones. I'm worried about the cluster. Can you give me a better explanation of what a cluster is" -144132,"Back pain, not able to bend, never been pregnant. What does this mean?","Thanks for the query. If your spine is not straight then you may tend to get on and off back pain. Where is the scoliosis, upper back? or lower back? leg numbness related to the pinching of the nerve. Have you had a MRI done in the past. Need to know more about disc conditions in the spine. For back pain usually back muscle stretching and core strengthening exercise helps.Thanks. ","My lower back has been hurting, right of the spine , when i bend over it feels like a rubber band stretched to the max. I started school the end of august, so constantly sitting down studying. I was working out 5 days a week prior to the start of school. I am 28, I have acute scoliosis , in the past i have had doctors tell me I had a pinched sciatic nerve . Also, when I sit for an extended period, my legs will go numb. I did decide to start working out, my hips were tender on both sides doing several of the exercises. Any idea what it could be, or exercises to do, etc..." -70049,What is the treatment for the swelling in the fingers due to the bite by wasp?,"Hello,welcome to HCM,Impetigo is an acute highly contagious disease affecting superficial layers of the epidermis and it is caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Group A beta hemolytic streptococci.Treatment of impetigo involves1.Local wound care with chlorhexidine or sodium hypochlorite will prevent the transmission of impetigo.2.Topical antibiotics cream like T Bact Ointment.3.Oral antibiotics covering both Staphylococcus aureus and Group A beta hemolytic streptococci.Thank you. ",my 8 month old developed what was diagnosed as impetigo on her bottom/after using fuciden cream it cleared apart from one spot which quickly became swollen and developed into a deep abcess after a few days.she was admitted to hospital and was unwell with a high fever.after 4 days they brought her in for surgery and drained the abcess. they took a swab and it tested positive for mrsa.they gave her antibiotics to combat this for 24 hrs. since surgery she has been well apart from a lot of wind .its nearly 3 weeks since surgery and the wind is no better.also today i have noticed a couple of the same impetigo like spots on her bottom again.should i be concerned.i ave made an app with my gp for tomorrow. -169933,Suggest treatment for severe pain in the upper arm region,Here in headline you have ask for treatment for swollen knee pain. And in your explaination you have mention many other issues like headache and sinus problem too.You have mention patient have taken many medications but I suggest when MRI showing every thing normal for head and if it is only sinus. Then for that you can give him multi vitamin and multi mineral supplimaent from natural source along with some exclusive vitamine c suppliment. And also ask him to do yoga and paranayama regularly for some more relief.For sinus if it does not work then visit a good ent doctor for further examination and treatment.For knee pain again if MRI is normal and there is no history of trauma then it can be knee cap movement disorder. I suggest to visit a good ortho and physio for further examination and treatment.Here in physio they will also help with different exercises which will help to correct the biomechanics of knee joint. As well electro therapy along with heating will help for some more pain relief.You can also use on your own cold pack at home to reduce inflammation and swelling.Follow all above steps and I am sure it will be helpful.Take care. ,"12 year old boy. In November of 2012 he developed a painful right knee with mild swelling. There was no history of trauma. Radiographs and MRI of the knee were normal. Lyme and autoimmune profile were negative. Normal CBC and chemistry. It resolved late December without treatment. Sudden onset of chronic frontal headache on January 13, 2014. Pain is described as pressure with occasional ice pick spiking. There is chronic nasal congestion and hyperesthesia over the entire body. His joints crack often, causing pain. MRI, MRA and MRV normal with the exception of congenital sinus abnormalities which were thought to be incidental. No response to IV DHE, baclofen, hydroxyzine, tizanidine, ketorolac, indomethacin, acetominophen, ibuprofen, methylprednisolone. Currently on Bystolic and topamax with little response. Light and sound make headache worse. Minimal sleep apnea not thought to contribute (Pulse ox gets down to 97% during apnic episodes)" -118249,Suggest treatment for fever and stomach pain,"Hi.Thanks for your query. This may be unrelated to the Hepatitis C problems. The sudden appearance of sweating, vomiting, chill bumps, fever, pain in abdomen and Charlie Horses indicate that you are suffering from Septicemia, the cause of which may be intestinal infection . I would advise you to visit the ER . nearby hospital, get admitted, investigated and treated. you need intravenous antibiotics and fluids, Investigations of blood, urine, stool , X-ray of the chest and abdomen and ultrasonography. ",I woke up This morning sweating and vomiting getting chill bumps all over I had my a/c on and still felt as though I had a fever and have this bad abdominal pain and all my muscles were aching I keep getting Charlie horses and my muscles and I have hepatitis C could this be my liver levels -111780,Is fluid on lungs dangerous?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having allergic cough due to mild asthma. Because your symptoms are having seasonal variation and more in outside home situation mostly due to exposure to environmental allergen.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( pulmonary function test ). To diagnose mild asthma PFT is must.It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of asthma is based on severity only. You may require inhaled treatment in the form of inhaled beta 2 agonists and inhaled corticosteroid ( ICS ). So first rule out asthma. ","Sir/Madam I am 26 yr female, having intractable cough since 2 wk which trouble my study. I have no sputum, no fever but my Mountox test 17 mm, ESR 38, CxR 9-10mm hilar lymphadenopathy. CBC normal, Sputum AFB normal, sputum for gene expert TB is normal. No feature of GERD. While in my room I am bit better but when I went for work my cough exaggerated and trouble much. Winter season is going on. I took antihelminthic drug 4mth back. drugs like fexofenadine, codeine etc doesn't work. Chest auscultation is normal. Currently having low dose COC pills. IT seems that I just have repeated ciugh with no reason. My doctors are not able to establish diagnosis and I am treated for no reason and my cough doesn't subside. Please help me out. Thank you" -10055,Is talking to myself in front of the mirror a symptom of schizophrenia?,"Hi. I read your query with keen interest and understand your concerns. From the available description, I do not think you have crossed the limit of sanity or you developed schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is altogether very different disorder where people have abnormal perceptions such as hearing voices when no one is present and seeing objects when nothing is there. I do not see any of them with you. In my view, you need to put your worries at rest and do what your mind and heart considers right. It may be abnormal for your mother, but there is no pathology with this. If you feel more assistance is required or my answer to your query is far from setting down the worries, then it is better to see a psychiatrist in person. For further information consult a psychiatrist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old female. I am a healthy and happy person. I eat well and exercise well. I have a lot of friends, cool hobbies, etc. But, I have a weird habit. Whenever I am alone I talk to myself standing in front of the mirror. I imagine a lot. I think so many things like I am in an interview and I try to venture out the best answers and framing smart answers. When I am practicing on my guitar, I imagine lots of people are watching me and appreciating me for playing so well. I imagine futuristic conversations with people where I ask a question and answer them. When I am alone, I keep imagining some stuff. Also, I pick up some topic and start talking to myself in front of the mirror. I personally feel this habit has improved my communication skills, confidence and vocabulary. I am not shy and I do not have stage fear. When I meet my friends or when I am giving presentations at college, I am the one who used to stay very confident. However, some days back, when I was talking to myself in front of the mirror, my mom questioned me. Until now I did not pay much attention to what I was doing. But, ever since my mom saw me doing that I have become conscious. I have stopped talking to myself for two to three days. But, I do not feel like I have been missing out on anything. I am still friendly and confident. But, I am just wondering if I have crossed the line of sanity. I searched about this on the internet and came across something called as schizophrenia. Is this disorder setting with my habit? Do I have schizophrenia or any other disorder? To be honest, after reading about this schizophrenia I am very scared. It sounds like a very serious disorder to me. Please help." -186815,What are the signs of skin cancer?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should take FMLA. As your mother is progressing towards end stage malignancy. Lung cancer when spread in pulmonary artery and gives tumour thrombi, this suggest worst prognosis. Your mother soon develop massive pulmonary embolism (tumour thrombi) and pulmonary hypertension. Infact she may started this as you are saying that she is puffed up. Lower limb edema is the earliest sign of pulmonary hypertension. So in my opinion you should take FMLA and spend as much time as you can with your mother as in my opinion she has less than 3 months of life expectancy. ","My Mom has Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. The tumor is in her left lung, she has pleural drain after fluid build-up in lining. Her doctor says there s nothing left to do, except a low dose chemo (which she s had treatment once a week over the last 3 weeks) with a 20-25% chance of slowing it down. The tumor is growing into the pulmonary artery & caused blood clots. She gives herself blood thinner shot 2X a day. Now she is bloated and tired. How much time does she have? I ve taken off work to care for her off & on the past year and a half. I don t know whether to take FMLA or just go help when I can. She s 2 1/2 hours away." -153995,What causes numbness in leg and itchy mole?,"Hello, I will advice to first take an x-ray. As it's mandatory to confirm if it's a fraction or a ligament sprain. Post seeing the type of the fracture it can be decided to use the cast or the brace. Most cases, only a brace is needed if the fracture is not complicated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Hi , I fractured my thumb about two weeks ago , i haven t had any pain or swealling. I am wondering if i really cast? because i really need my right hand that s the thumb i fractured i need it for writting and school. Is their anything else i can use instead of a cast??." -69913,How much time it takes to recover after tonsil surgery?,Ist sinositis can b treated with antibiotics and mobilization...fluid inside the sinuses may block the ostium of sinuses..and are painful even during exercise.For recurrent sinusitis and having poor compliance to drugs endoscopic sinus surgery is adviced..or antrostmy can b performed. ,"Hi, I get a lot of sinus infections. But even when I don't have a sinus infection and I'm when I'm well hydrated, I get severe sinus facial pain when exercising. Is there anything I can do. It hurts so bad that I stop exercising before I'm physically tired." -32616,Will i conceive easily as i have irregular periods?,"Hi, you can do a urine pregnancy test at home. It will clear the doubt that you are pregnant or not. But as you are having irregular periods, go for a evaluation first. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and a ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. If everything is fine, you can take some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound. When follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ",my age is 33 years old n i m married from last 1 month.i had my periods on 30th of june n not yet got d periods back.me n my husband stayed together for 8days startin from 30th june includin my periods days.my period cycle is usually of of 38 to 40 days n once or twice in a year i skip my periods for 1 or 2 months.will i be able to concieve easily?is it possible that i m pregnant now? -74115,Is it normal to have high heartbeat after insemination?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM.Your sperm motility is slightly below normal according to latest WHO2010 criteria. (Normal motility >40%, Progressive motility should be >32%). In your case progressive motility is 8+52=60% of total motility (or around 24%). If sperm count is above 20-25million/mL, it should compensate for motility & there should good chance for conception provided other factors (wife's tubes & ovulation) are normal.Wish you good health.Regards. ","Sir, I have checked my semen analysis. It has issue of low motility. Total motitiy is 40%. 8% is rapid linear progrossive and 52% is slow/non linear progreesive and 40% is non progressive. Is it medically possible to concieve with this quality of sperm? and can sperm motility be improved?" -16506,I have an allergic cold for the past three years. Please help.,"Hi. As you have a cold for a long time, it can be chronic sinusitis or allergic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. I suggest you investigate with AEC (absolute eosinophil count), allergic testing and PNS (paranasal sinus) X-ray for the further work up. For symptomatic relief, you can use decongestant like Levocetirizine. Your rhinoscopy nose examination is also required to be done. It is needed to be done to check for DNS (deviated nasal septum) or polyp if present. ","Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. I have an allergic cold for the past three years. Please help me." -81292,blood come with urine,"my children age 4 years of son. her urine test report are Epithelial cell:2-4,pus cells:6-10,RB C:nil.plese answer me It is good or bad ","my children age 4 years of son. her urine test report are Epithelial cell:2-4,pus cells:6-10,RB C:nil.plese answer me It is good or bad" -108783,Should i be worried about the paleness and dark rings around eyes during medication for pneumonia?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, possibility of allergic disease like asthma is more in your case. You are taking anti allergic drug and since you have stopped it, you are symptomatic again. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Possibility. PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of asthma is based on severity only. You may need need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Oral combination of antihistamine and anti allergic drugs is also beneficial. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I am 29 years old girl, having respiration problem and was taking medicine myteka when i was in pakistan one year back. when i came oman i stopped to take that medicine, but now i am again having same problme,could you please guide me what i have to do because i have forgetten its mg." -3531,What is the treatment for itchy bump and rash on buttock?,Hi. Revert back with the asked details and pictures to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hello doctor, A red rash with white tiny bumpy spot has grown on my buttock. It is very itchy. I guess it is a fungal infection. Please help." -113971,"What causing numb toes and burning sole in a non diabetic with RA, Lupus and fibromyaglia?","Dear Madam,Photosensitivity , recurrent oral ulceration , rash over face , joint pains are teh main presenting complaints of lupus.Dr. Shruti ","hi how are you doing? i was just see the since of lupus because i have a sister in law that has lupus . and i am worried that i might have lupus ,and my legs get swollen and the sun hurts my eyes all the time i get headaches ,my body sometimes gets numb and iam always thursty" -149132,What causes drop in the hemoglobin level?,"Hi, Hemoglobin of 7.1g% is low. Normal level would be around 12-14g%.Low hemoglobin leads to increased load on the heart to pump and at advanced age can be serious leading to cardiac failure or arrest.Diabetes is not related to anemia and it is more genetics, insulin resistance due to obesity and low insulin.Diabetes could have led to amputation due to gangrene formation. Improved nutrition, weight reduction, supplements like vit B12, folic acid and iron is necessary.Any further queries, happy to help again.Dr. Prakash HM ",My husband's hemoglobin is 7.1. He is having his 5th transfusion tomorrow. He has type 2 diabetes and had part of his foot amputated recently. Are all these things related to his hemoglobin level? Is this hemoglobin level dangerously low? Can a low level br fatal? -110697,What causes stiffness in neck and respiratory infection?,thanks for asking your questionit is very important to take all these medicines which have been already prescribed by your physician.add on can be a dextromethorphan syrup which can be prescibed by your physician. this can give relief in cough temporarily.rest all medications are sufficient.thanksfeel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health ,I am under treatment of post per cordial effusion since 10 may 14 after procedure done on 07 may and 08 may .akt 5 - 01 month akt 4 - 02 month completed on 12 Aug 14. Now Akt2 has started for an other three months ( R Conex 1OD) My pulse rate remains high 95 to 110 even after tab Ivanode 5mg 01bd. Further since last one and half month I am suffering from dry cough . No treatment has been effective. Pulmonologist Ent splist and cardiologist have seen but no diagnosis. Presently I have been on tab telekast F 01od since last 11 days. Some relief 50% have been achieved. Physician advised to continue for a month. Pl advise (1) cause of cough (2) There has been fever also 99 to 101 degree forenhite for almost 10- 15 days up to Aug 07. Tests CBC normal. Esr=06. Crop= 8( range ANA border line =1.04( rangeWhat is the reason if fever. From 08aug no fever but dry cough and sometimes productive cough intermittent persisting. Was it because of high RA factor. (3) before Koch s effusion my pulse rate was 72. My bp is 120/79. Weight 67.8 kg with height as 169cms age 52 years. How long this iVANODE to be continue ? (4) My RA factor is quite high. What is to b done for it my doctor did not give any treatment for it. He told to go for walk regularly at least one km or more. -237976,Suggest treatment for panic disorder,yes attituse can cause mood swings but only for 2-3 ys after that body gets acclimatize to the environment. so do not worry. do some exercises. you will be fine in some days.as exercise will increase your lung capacity and good oxygen levels in blood. as low oxygen makes low mood and easily irritable.so do not worry.hope my answer helped you.take care and do not forget to rate the answer. ,Can you direct me to some articles about the possible effects of high altitude on moods. I live at 5000 ft. for the past two years and have been noticing very dramatic changes in my ability to focus.....some days OK.....others dramatically different.....barometric pressure and altitude?????......not sure if altitude could have anything to do with it. Thanks -63481,"What causes infection, pus and pain in laparoscopic incision?",Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..As per your question first of all I would suggest you to gently remove the stud or naval ring that you are wearing as many a times if you are wearing metallic ring that is not made of gold or silver it can cause reaction when exposed to air and water and cause allergic reaction and infection on skin..After removing it clean the area with povidone iodine (betadine) and apply TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC Ointment or the antibiotic ointment that you are applying..Do the procedure twice daily and do not cover the area with gauze or bandage..It will heal in less than a week..If does not heal consult a general Physician and he can advise you to take Oral antibiotics .Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ,"I got my belly button pierced 3 months ago. A few days ago I squeezed it cause I can usually get a little bit of white stuff out and this time I squeezed it and every time I did a bunch of yellow puss would come out. It did that 3 times then it was blood. No more has come out. But my belly button is sore. I've been putting antibiotic ointment in it and cleaning it out with peroxide, soap, and salt water. Am I helping it at all? It doesn't hurt that bad anymore." -226939,What does the semen analysis regarding fertility indicate?,"Hello,As per your history to increase libido and stiffness during ejaculation that is for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation, I will suggest you to take tablet Uphold 10 mg after sexologist opinion.Before starting this medication, you have to confirm that there is no history of liver, Kidney, heart Disease or stroke recently. You have confirmed it by blood tests after consultation.You can take this tablet generally one hour before sex. So, I will suggest you to consult with the sexologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","i am sixty. years old having height of 5ft-11inches with 58 kg of weight.two grown -up and healthy children.recently,i have started losing libido and stiffness in penis during ejaculation. i would like to know the best tested oil or cream which can create stiffness in penis." -53681,Does beginning of xanthomas indicate possibility of plaque fatty deposits in heart?,"Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Do you have history of neck pain or neck trauma. This looks like a neurological issue. Probably your nerve must be compressed somewhere most probably in the cervical spine. You'll need x-ray cervical spine ap/lat view and may be MRI later. Till the time you can have tab neurobion forte which is a nerve vit. If it doesn't respond I also prescribe to my patients in clinic a tab pregabalin. You can ask your GP for these medicines.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode ","I've had an ache/weakness in my left arm for the past 5 days. it radiates from my left shoulder all the way down to my fingertips, with particular painful points being the around the elbow and wrist. I've not hurt my arm in any way, and being only 21 am hoping/assuming that i dont have heart disease. Oddly, when i'm relaxed, such as the first few hours of the morning, it doesnt pose that much of an issue, but as the day wears on it gets worse. I've tried making an appointment with my local GP, but they were fully booked - should i be worried?" -96556,How can painful lump in arm and stomach infection be related ?,hi dear thanks for the query on HCMyou need to consult your doctor and probably need a x-ray of the leg with the swelling.there could be greenstick fracture.please get it checked at the earliest.thanking you ,"Approx 3 wks ago I smacked my shin very hard. The bruising has diminished but I have a lump about the size of half a tennis ball. It is slightly numb, painful to touch, with visible underlying briusing. After being on my feet for a while my entire leg aches. If I bump it the pain surges to about 8/10" -152978,What medication is suggested for rotatory cuff tear?,"Hello,Your symptoms seem to be related to a stretched ligament. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to use a brace to maintain the area immobilized. Ice therapy and elevation can be helpful in treating the pain.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","Hi, I m not sure how I did it , maybe practising karate ..but I ve pulled either the Iliofemoral ligament or the pubofemoral ligament, I ve been using a hot sack that you heat up in the microwave for five days now, although I can walk better the pain is still there and I can t do certain positions....and I want to get back to class...please tell me what I can do to recover.. King Reguards Tara" -133245,What is the treatment for difficulty in breathing at night? Having a bronchial asthma.,Hi dear i read ur problem of tubercular lymph node that is extragrowth in the lower right side of the neck.u have completed 4 month of medication (akt4).This time it is not dangerous to kid bt prevention should be continue till upto the completion of att course.u ask about to safe sex in this medication so i wants to tell u please avoided sex during this treatment.It will be harmful for both of u .althought u have been taken 4month medication but after atleast 6month completion of the treatment u can do. That time no harm any one of them.Thanks for query. ,"Hi i have lymph nodes TB , have a extra growth in the lower right side of my neck . Its been 4 months i have been taking akt4 medicine . Is it still dangerous to my kid ho is just 11 months old and is it safe to have sex now ? And what are other reasons i need to consider not to have sex as a tb patient." -144775,Taken Mobizox for back pain. Want anti-inflammatory medication,"Hello, you should get evaluated with MRI of the spine which will give some clue. Any problem which can be corrected with surgery will also be identified in that. During the period of pain you can take medications to reduce pain. Physical therapy to strengthen back muscles will also help. Any faulty techniques of sitting, sleeping can also cause back pain. These can be discussed with doctor treating you. Good luck. ","hi , i have a problem in my back from last 3 years.. its spondolytis(not 100% sure) i feel sever back pain for a duration of 1 month or so then it becomes normal , but after some time it again comes back.. when pain is severe i feel unable to walk and i limp during that period of time... dont know what to do any suggestions ?" -186229,What is aortic cancer and its prognosis?,hi. bilirubin of 37 is a point to worry. there can be many causes for this may be related to cancer or liver failure. you need to see an oncologist or physician quickly. ,"I just came back from my doctors and I was told that I have high Bilirubin . I finished chemo treatments about 8 months ago but my bilirubin levels are getting worse. From up to down Total is 37 and Direct is 11, do I need to panic? I do not have hepatitis. What can be causing this? Could it be some natural-path vitamins/herbs?" -24400,What can be done to improve the appetite of 22 months old baby?,"Hello. First of all your baby is quite underweight. She has to be above 13 kg by 22 months (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Coming to the fever part, she requires an antibiotic for the fever to subside. Please give her syrup Azee (Azithromycin) 200 - 2.5ml once a day for three days. Now, her not eating solid food issue. Do not force her in any way or else she will develop an aversion to food and will become fussier. It is okay if she does not want to, do not come under pressure from the people surrounding you. They do not know your baby as you do. Please add the Pediasure powder to her milk and give it compulsorily twice a day. Her weight will improve in two weeks. I cannot stress this enough. Do not force food on her. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Hello doctor, My 22 months old baby girl had a fever on Wednesday and was on Babygesic and Sinarest-AF drops for cold and fever. Until now she did not have fever but now she has raised temperature. She has not eaten solids from Wednesday. I am very worried. Please help. She is such a poor eater and is currently on Dee drops, Aptivate for hunger on a daily basis. Vitamin D test was performed last year." -139281,Suggest remedy for pricking pain in back,"DEAR FRIEND I UNDERSTOOD YOUR CONCERN, abdominal hysterectomy OR ANY OTHER ABDOMINAL SURGERY WHERE THERE IS INCISIONS ON ABDOMINAL WALL SO DUE TO THAT YOUR ABDOMINAL MUSCLE MAY BE WEAKENED... PAIN IN LOWER BACK MAY BE DUE TO THE IMBALANCE BETWEEN TWO OPPOSITE SIDE MUSCLES GROUP.... SO HERE THERE SHOULD BE COORDINATION AND BALANCE IN STRENGTH IN EQUAL AMOUNT IN BOTH GROUP OF MUSCLES..... BUT AS YOU SAID DUE TO SURGERY PAIN AND WEAKNESS OF MUSCLES ARE OBVIOUS.... SO YOU MAY HAVE PERSISTENCE OF PAIN.. NOW WE CAN GRADUALLY IMPROVE THE STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE OF BACK MUSCLES BY GRADED PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES... I HOPE YOU SATISFIED WITH THIS ANSWER.... STILL IF ANY QUERY, FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY TIME.... ",Hi I had a full abdominal hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. I m an insulin dependant type 1 diabetic and also have Behcets. I have bad pains in the tops of my legs and lower back and have noticed blood when passing urine. Is this normal after a hysterectomy? Many Thanks Catherine -151650,"What causes joint pain, tiredness and fatigue?","Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to temporomandibular joint disorder. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest using cold compresses at the joint to reduce the inflammation. The draining ear is not related to the TMJ disorder. It can be an ear infection which should be evaluated by an ENT specialist. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",im 25 year old male and have been suffering from tmj symtoms for the last three days my chiropractor got my jaw back in this morning but i noticed i have had crust in my ear in the morning and a constant ringing and my ear is keeps trying to drain now what is the cause? -165386,What causes painful burning sensation in right knee after injury while on Norco?,"hi,thanks for sharing a brief history. having pain in the left side upper abdomen can not be appendix for sure and suspecting it as appendix?? pain in the upper left abdomen can be a blunt abdominal injury or a spleen issue. well since you were on a medication the stool you are passing has such odour. I think that should be the case which made you feel the blood in the stool. gastritis is also one of the cause for the left upper chondrium pain. Now what I feel is you may have a catch of the muscle in the left upper hypochondrium. Since you have mentioned that the reports came out clear.screening with the diagnostic ultrasound may reveal any systemic issue if related to any organ can be identified. even if this turns normal than it will be a muscle catch. You can try doing some diaphragmatic breathing exercises and abdominal breathing exercises by placing the hand over the area to strengthen the muscle. Also you can do some straight leg raise by placing hand over the painful area. Also you need to stay in constant touch with you gastroenterologist as to figure out if something related to gastritis is there. because when all reports are normal than a sudden pain can not be possible of the systemic illness. it can be muscular as well. have a discussion with a gastroenterologist and I am sure a proper diagnosis can come closer with diagnostic ultrasound imaging technique.with the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery. ","Hi 3 weeks ago I experienced a weird painful pain under my lower left rib which gradually spread across my abdominal area. The pain felt like the inside of my stomach was burning and not like a heart burn type a burn but the pain was intense. It then went down to my lower right side. It was at this point I was admitted to hospital on suspected appendix. After X-Rays, scans multiple bloods and stool taken everything came back clear. 3 weeks on and the pain is still constant and forces me to sleep it off. I am on medication but does not seem to be working. My bowel movements are totally different to what they use to be and have a fowl odour at times and also an acid odour. I have another stool sample to do in a weeks time as blood was in last stool sample. Any help would be greatly appreciated" -249976,What does this pelvic ultrasound for pregnancy indicate?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understood your concern. There are no reported teratogenic effects of the use of Daflon during pregnancy in animal studies. Thus, you can use the medication if strictly needed for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Since you are in the early weeks of pregnancy, I personally would not prefer any medication other than the usual supplements given. If the hemorrhoids are acutely inflamed, you will definitely need medication. If not, you can try dietary measures like increased fiber and water to see that you avoid constipation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shanti Vennam ","Is it safe to take daflon for haemorrhoids during pregnancy? i m 6 weeks pregnancy and taking daflon for haemorrhoids, is it safe plz so early, cause the doctor told me to be safe and never come back again take 2 tablets every day for a month or two, is it safe ..." -185698,Suggest remedy for liver cancer,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Cancer of the esophagus is a condition that causes obstruction to food passage. In your aunty there is probably a malignant mass in the esophageal wall that is causing limitation to the swallowing of solid food. In this condition there are few ways by which she can be helped.After evaluating the malignant stricture, a metallic stent can be put in the esophagus. This works in many people but the risk of subsequent block persists. This will again cause a block to food.The other option is inserting nasogastric tune and this is something they must have done. The food is made in to viscous consistency and then given using a syringe. Th third way is operating and introducing a feeding gastrostomy. In this method the food goes directly in to the stomach and there is no requirement to feed by mouth. She can continue taking sips of water.These methods are put in to practice after evaluating patient needs and different cancer treatment institutes follow their own methods to support patient nutrition in cancer of esophagus. Please do not worry. ","My mum's sister (my maternal aunt/maasi) has a blocked food pipe and hasn't had anythin from the last 1 & a half month except for a few glucose injects and tries to have lil water, coconut water, a lil juice may be; majorly somethin liquid but that too takes a lot of effort and pain to go by.... She was already underweight even b4 the cancerous stage was diagnosed... She has further lost almost 12 odd kg's weight and the bones are visible primarily... we had gone for minor sessions of cemeo and radio tharapy but they aint seem to be helping coz she being underweight !! I seriously want to save her... but since she is not able to even eat anything of drink even; what can be done.... I belong to chandigarh & the treatment is being done at PGI over here.... I really look forward to hearing something which could help !!! Her height is 5'2'', age-46, present weight around 35-40kgThanks......... regards; BHANU" -230298,Enlargement of penis is possible?,"HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, this could be viral infection, and may take few day to come around till then you need to be paitence, I would suggest, Tab Acetaminophen for fever and ""Tab Levocetirizine with pseudoephedrine three times in day for cough and congestion, no need to worry about this, hope this information helps, have a day ","Hello Doctor, I ve been sick with the flu for the past 3 days and just beginning to get over it. I was coughing, sneezing, a small fever (100.9F), I had body aches, and was miserable. The fevers and body aches are gone, however I still cough here and there and I still have a runny nose. I ve noticed a dull ache/mild pain in my left testicle yesterday. I was laying in bed and a sudden sharp pain came over my testicle but didn t last long, and ever since then there was a dull aching in my left testicle. It is nothing unbearable, and I am not too worried about it. However, I wanted to know what you think it could be and if you think I need evaluation. My parents tell me that it is most likely from my flu, as coughing can lead to the testicles aching. Do you believe that this is a possibility? Thank you." -187070,How long with fatigue and bowel issues last after taking radiations for prostate cancer?,"There is a connection if you really do have thyroid cancer, its seen in cowden syndrome. Very rare. The symptoms you say are worrisome.There is no point in being worried . you already fought it once . you can fight again.These nodules can also be benign you wont know untill tested so hope for the best. ","Hi! i had a hysterectomy in Dec for Stage 1,Grade 1a endometrial cancer. How I am having some difficulty swallowing, pressure on my throat, hoarseness, and some pain up to one ear, intermittant. I do have some thyroid nodules. i am callin g my doc tomorrow for and US of the thyroid because i am overdue. I am worried about thyroid cancer. Is there a link?" -75717,Is there any medication to increase sperm count in the semen ?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM. What your friend suggested is outright absurdity. Not only you will loose friendship, you will also enter into lots of legal complications. Probably the immaturity of both of you have led to such an unacceptable idea. If you go ahead, you will have lots of problems in the future and you will seriously repent for having taken such a foolish decision. The answer is a BIG NO, nothing else. ","Hi I am 27 year old guy and still single. A very close friend of mine got married 2 years back. They were having difficulty in pregnancy and finally after lot of tests , doctor said my friend s semen is issue and only way is go for a artificial through donor. My friend instead of going through some legal donor is approaching me. He just wants me to have sex with his wife till she gets pregnant , that way no legal hassles or hospital visits. But he wants me to promise to not reveal anybody and forget that. I could not say no, so I agreed. It seems even his wife has agreed to this. Only thing she wants my friend to br there during sex. Can I go ahead. Any problems in future? Any health issues?" -117530,Suggest treatment for severe lower abdominal pain,"Hello, a consultationen gastroenterology is nécéssaire to examine your bowel it is necessary to make a colonoscpie ",I have had bloating and pain at times extreme in my abdomen and anus to the point of making it difficult to urinate over the pas week the bloating is to the point that my abdomen is tight and distended. I have been having regular bowel movements but have quite a lot of pain in my lower abdomen when having a bowl movement. I also have pain when I sit down that radiated from my rectum up into my lower abdomen. -200046,Suggest treatment for scraped skin under the nose,"if belly hard and bloated, one has to worry especially with no appetite, constipation and vomiting. In the absence of latter symptoms, still I advice to see a doctor for ""hard"" belly. could be just stool mass collected ? ",Hello. My 2 1/2 yr old daughter has a hard bloated belly for about a week or week and a half now. She has been sick with a sore throat so she has not eaten much but still has very regular bowel movements. Should I be worried? She also complains of tummy pain now and again. Thanks! -219740,"Crown on fake teeth came out, crown seems to have plastic looking inserts in gum with two holes. What are these?",hellothere may be two causes for your dental paintooth related gum relatedmost common in pregnancy is pregnancy induced gingivitisso what i would suggest is that you start doing luke warm saline rinses for 3-4 times daily and use some gum paintif the problem persists than pay a visit to your dentisthope that helpshave a safe pregnancy best of luck ,i am 30 weeks pregnant now and suffering from tooth ache.. what should i do? please help me -91321,Is increase in sgot in person having chronic liver disease serious ?,"Hi. Thanks for your query and for using Health Care Magic You can visit Dr Sanjay Govil, Consultant GI Surgeon or Dr Shivaram, Consultant Surgeon. Both are available at Columbia Asia Hospital, Yeshwantpur. Incidentally I have worked with the while I was at bangalore. They are the best. Hope this answers your query. Thanks and Regards Dr Kiran ","I am looking for the best laproscopic surgeon in Bangalore for Gall bladder removal. I am 30, Male and 5ft 9 inch in height. Any suggestions please?" -84021,What is the diagnosis for test result of hepatomegaly with fatty infiltration?,"Hi welcome to the health care magic First of all check your complete recovery by doing liver profile investigation with serum total bilirubin, serum indirect and direct bilirubin, sgpt, sgot value.... If all report are within limit and clinically found alright then you can drink alcohol But best is to avoid alcohol If you desire to take it then take in safe limit and don't cross safe limit line of drinking alcohol Take care Hope your concern solved ","Hello Doctor, I am a male aged 19, I had Jaundice last year s November for about 3 weeks and after some home remedies that is green food and stuff I was back to regular routine. I didn t drink any type of alcohol before Jaundice. I want to know if I could drink alcohol now." -152310,What could cause hardness in fingers?,"Hello, Possible causes like popliteal bursitis or Baker cyst must be ruled out. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. An ultrasound scan is required to make a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician ",I have swelling behind my knee and it makes my entire leg swell at times. It is often better after a chiropractic adjustment or when I do a lot of yoga. The skin on that leg also has bruises on it that haven t healed in a year. And my ankle tingles if I touch it. also when I wake up in the morning i have neuropathy in my feet. -244777,How can i get a relief from my marital life stress ?,"Hello. I hope you are aware of the policy that we cannot diagnose online. But I can give you some ideas to think about. Your symptoms can be part of a depressive disorder. It could either be Major Depressive Disorder or Bipolar Disorder. But you may need to think beyond depression. Features of adult ADD (attention deficit disorder) can present like depression. However, these are hypotheses. Your actual diagnosis can be given only by a mental health professional who can interview you and evaluate the symptoms. It is important to figure out if these problems are recent. And if so, you need to see if there are any particular stress factors associated. You may need to work on relationship issues, especially with your parents and your beliefs about marriage. This can be effectively done in psychotherapy sessions. You can look up Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) or Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Hope this helps. Take care. Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD ",im having severe mood swings these days.. not able to concentrate.. have fights with my parents.. having a feel of guilt that i dont respect them. does not feel like talking to people around me .. im 25 years old.. doing Ph .D. unmarried. and do not want to marry im scared of marriages. -57174,What does cardiomegaly mean?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that high blood pressure in her situation should be treated like in other patients. You should know that high blood pressure is not typical of Parkinson's disease (it usually causes hypotension or orthostatic hypotension). I would like to know what is her actual antihypertensive therapy. I would recommend consulting with her attending physician for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, chest X ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, etc.) to exclude other secondary causes of high blood pressure. You should discuss with her doctor on the possibility of adding other antihypertensive drugs to her actual therapy or increase the doses of the drugs she is taking. I also recommend some lifestyle modifications like diet modifications (avoiding caffeine intake and salt intake) and perform regularly physical activity (walking, etc.). Hope to have been helpful!Greetings!Dr. Iliri ",My mom is 80 years old with high blood pressure and parkinsons disease...she is on blood pressure medicine everyday and today her face is red and we checked her blood pressure ...it is 196 over 99 with a pulse rate of 90...she just took more medicine...what else should we do? -244258,"Panic attacks, stress, talking fast, slurred speech. Causes and treatment?","hi, OCD is one of the long term problem and itself can induce depression when the symptoms of OCD increase. or there could be separate depressive episode due to some thing else. and Prozac is a very good drug for both and OCD and depression however at different dosages, so its up to your psychiatrist to adjust the dose of prozac so that it can control both the symptoms together rather than taking 2 drugs.. ",I have been taking effexor xr for about 5 mmonths it works very well for depression although the down side is hair lossl i t does not however work with my ocd adn i was wondering if i could take both these drugs to tacke these two problesm i.e. prozac for ocd and the effexor for anxiety and depression many thanks Arria can i take effexor and prozac to treat anxiety problesm and also prozac for ocd the former is working real well for me but i still need to address my recurrent ocd -222086,Treatment of tooth pain.,"Hi, The problem you are suffering is oral submucous fibrosis. In the initial stages it can be cured by stooping the habit at once and intralesional injections of steroids and in the advanced stages it requires surgical excision to improve mouth opening. ","Solution for Mouth ehich is not open due to having Gutka. I was having Gutka since 10 years, But now i am unable to open my mounth. Suggest me any medicine or Technique to over come from this. Please do not tell me to go to Doctors and Dentist . I am very poor person and i can not Spend more than 200 including Medicine. Thanks & Regards, Rajeev" -24937,Why have I not got my periods yet?,"Hi. Mostly pill is effective if taken within 72 hrs of unprotected intercourse. So, there should not be any chances of pregnancy but still, if tensed, you can do serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test to confirm. You can wait for 2 to 3 days for her periods to come as mostly, it will come. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee got her periods one and a half months back. She did not get her cycle back again and then a month later, we had unprotected sex and I gave her Unwanted 72 the very next morning after breakfast. It is almost five days now and she still has not got her periods. We both are tensed and want to know why?" -58691,Is femora responsible for lower e.f?,"There is no problem if you take lisinopril at night, rather there are some isolated papers which say that the risk of MI air stroke is maximum in early morning, where your Blood pressure is found to be high, so night dose would be a better alternative. So by all means take it at night. Also taking xapax would be ok. Lastly for reassurance, atenolol apart from decreasing your blood pressure also decrease your heart rate, when you suddenly change sometime your baseline heart rate increases and you may feel palipation. It goes off in a week or too. Have a good day. Regards ","Hello, I am a 42 year old female with high blood pressure and I just changed from atenenlol .25 to lisinopril 20 I have taken the new med as the pharmacy instructions indicated, upon waking on an empty stomach with 8 oz water. I am fine then when I lay down at night to go to sleep my heart starts pounding in my chest. I called my dr as I m on vacation and lo and behold so is he but the office told me to take it at bedtime instead. I am very nervous to do this, does this seem like the correct solution and since I m so anxious would it be ok to take a xanax (1/2 of a .25) to take the edge off? YYYY@YYYY" -169871,How to get rid of arthritis pain?,"Hi,The symptoms that you depict after doing strenuous work are indicating towards disc problem. but usually that has pain in the back. the second possibility is that you have hurt yourself, First take rest, do not lift any heavy weight,take analgesics thrice dailykeep leg elevatedsee if this gives relief in a day or two if not you will then need to consult your doctor to diagnose the condition and treat appropriately ","I was helping a co-worker push a car out of the snow and my right leg felt like it was kicked in the side, but it was not. today when i woke up my leg from my pelvis to my lower knee is VERY stiff and tense to the touch, its hard to apply pressure, its numb, does not really hurt at all. i am walking with a cane now it only really hurts if i push on my leg between the top of my knee and pelvis" -197085,"Does fever, nausea and vomiting need immediate medical attention?",Hi... please stop all the medications. Grain like stools is very very common in this age group. Please do not worry about this.Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,My 5 month old baby is having grain like structure in her stools this has been on from 3.5 months of age after i introduced toned milk as top feed as advised by my pediatrician. it was pale yellow bordering towards white. after a week of this she developed loose motions for which she was administered wallamycin and nutrolin B. then her stools became ok-jst the way it was whn she was exclusively breastfed. a week later she was crying a lot and having stools with grain like structure 5 days later the doc suggested colic aid and taxim-O. stools became normal. v changed the toned milk brand her stools became ok.. as soon as she was off the medicines she again started the same stools accompanied by sounds indicating loose motions. the doc asked to give formula but no improvement.. -225468,Can prolonged use of drugs for an enlarged prostate cause erectile dysfunction or testicular atrophy?,"Hi, Not generally with the zero counts. One couldn't get enough sperm to be able to do anything in the test tubes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","hello Dr i am a 40 years ,wt 82 kg, old man my sperm count is zero i had consulted to many expert they suggested me that i have to go icsi treatment,can it possible ,i it possible please tell what is success rate ,cost of tretment and best icsi centre near bareilly(up) thank you" -196977,What causes hair fall in a child suffering from milk allergy?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regarding diet - You can use cerelac...any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",Today is my daughter s second birthday. Yesterday she had loose motions three times(turned watery yellow) and vomited twice. Today she is getting better but not taking any food or ORS. Now she is drinking only glucose in water. Will she recover soon? What should I give her to eat other than porridge(which she is not taking now)?? -118451,Will R-Chop therapy cure nodal mass completely?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Yes, this looks to be related to the anxiety and stress you have; if all the relevant tests of ECG, X-ray chest, ultrasonography and blood tests of thyroid function tests are normal, this is most probably related to the the stress and anxiety. Get an opinion of the Psychiatrist if your tests are normal. ","i've been rushed to hospital 4 times in the last week, each time getting a different diagnosis and given medications that haven't helped. i've suffered severe shakes, breathing difficulties, pins and needles, constant dizziness, sweats, abdominal pain, strong heart beat and so on. all tests done show i'm fine, but i'm not." -40616,Dry flaky skin on the heels. Need medication,"Hi, This dryness of skin( xerosis) could be due to dry weather, use of harsh soaps, central air conditioners or warmers or due to pathological factors like psoriasis, eczema, thyroid disorders etc. You may follow these suggestions to keep skin well hydrated 1) use Luke warm water to bathe as hot water dries skin 2) use a mild soap like dove, cetaphil etc 3) apply a moisturiser immediately after bath and in evening. Use a lactic acid or urea based moisturiser. 4) to treat dry cracked heels- soak them in warm water twice in a day. Apply a steroid salicylic acid based ointment under occlusion for few days to help cracked heels heal. Once they heal make it a point to moisturise them daily with a urea or lactic acid based moisturiser or cream. Hope that answers your query. Take care. ",Hello since an half year i got white little flakes come out of cuts on my heels i already been to the doctor and Dermatologic they say that my skin is just dry but i almost sure that its something else. if i stand in the sunlight you can see thousands of little flakes around me and it get you a stuffy nose and sneez and you need to cough if it get into your mouth i hope you can help me -149195,Can i go for colonoscopy with hemmoroids and chronic anemia?,"Certain type of proteins in the blood help it to clot. If any of these proteins are abnormal, then you can have repeated episodes of blood clots. Some of these conditions are inherited. There are now many tests available to test for these abnormal proteins. Ask your doctor to have you get a coagulation blood panel. A particular abnormality may respond better to another drug besides warfarin. You will probably need to be on some kind of blood thinner the rest of your life, but there are other drugs now available that might be effective. Ask your doctor.Hope this answers your query. If you have more questions, I would be happy to answer them. ","Hi Doctor, I have had endless clots over the last 50 odd years and no one seems to know why. I was on Warfarin for 32 years and then taken off because of a bleed on the right side of my head, but about 6 months ago I was in so much agony with clots in my legs I went into hospital and after a lot of discussion they put me back on Warfarin. I am taking 4.5mg at the moment per night. Do you have any suggestions as to why my blood forms clots. Thank you, Margaret James, Mrs." -78945,How can i stop the progression of CKD?,"Hello, RDW means red cell distribution width. It is normally done in patients with anemia to find out the cause of anemia as there are few causes for it.If your only RDW is slightly raised and other parameters are in normal range there is nothing to be worried about.Still if you want to be sure about it you can start some multivitamin capsule containing vit b12 and folic acid once a day. Still i would suggest you to show your total report to your doctoras you have not mentioned other values of the blood report.Till then i can suggest that its not something to be much worried about.Thank you ",I just got my daily labs back. I had a kidney transplant back in June 2010. My labs are all normal except for an elevated RDW at 15.5. Should I be concerned? We want to try and have kids very soon. I have a call into the doctors office but no call back yet. -197264,Is fever in the evening with congested chest be a symptom of typhoid?,"hi, pain over sternum region can be due to lung infection involving the pleura, heart involvement. Muscular spasm can also lead to pain over sternum area. And X Ray chest should be done, ECG at the time of pain should be done, complete blood count and CRP levels should also be done. further treatment we depend upon the reports. take care. ",My son is 7 years old and has a bump..or a raised sternum right over his heart. The last time they called me from school saying he felll on the ground in pain..We went to Childrens hospital and they did ekg and found nothing. Said he is fine..it just may cause pain if he is real active. He has been complaining about it hurting lately..Is this something he will always deal with? -83150,Hurts while urinating.,you should undergo ultrasound to know the status of your kidney and in the meantime be on complete bed rest. once you have undergone USG you can bet back to me ,"my son kicked me in the back and now im peeing blood my 3yr old son got mad, cuz he didnt wanna take a nap, and i sat up in the bed with my back facing towards him and he kicked me on my lower right side where my kidney is...he hit me pretty hard, after it happened, i got a really bad dull pain that shot across my lower back and i got alil dizzy...after i got him to sleep, i went to pee, and it turned out to have blood in it..it stopped after a couple of days..but my back still hurts alittle bit." -151911,Suggest remedy for swollen ankles,"Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to a muscle spasm. I suggest using a spasmolytic such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplement for muscle relaxation. Warm compresses can also be helpful.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","continuos twitching, perhaps muscle spasms, that do not follow any particular pattern.. located primarily on the right front side, below the rib cage. sometimes pulsing is fast somrtimes slow. It may disappear up to ten minutes, but then returns. always in samr spot recently, have had other spasms in other parts of body, but all those eventually go away in less then 1 hour..52 yr old male, history 6 yrs diabetes melutis, bypass triple surgery 5 yrs ago. multiple genetic stenosous lamenectomy 12 yrs ago.. blood work A1-6.0, high triglcerides, normal cholesterol, high c3 serum, ana atibody positive over 1200 honogenious pattern, negative for rhuemotological proteins, fatty liver distended , bipsy reveals nash3 no history of alchol abuse..." -252160,What precautions should be taken during pregnancy if having placenta previa?,"HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.I will suggest to stop consumption of Marijuana at once.It may give you some pleasure but it definitely affects baby inside.THC is the chemical that gives you effects of marijuana, and it can pass to baby and affect learning abilities of the child.So as a sensible parent, quit it at once and do not consume it even during breastfeeding the baby.Please consume plenty of water to get it out of your body through urine.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you great health.Dr Purushottam ","I am 34 weeks pregnant and I had been ingesting (cooking with) marijuana to help my appetite... my doctor says I may be delivering in the next two weeks and I am freaking out. I do not want anything to happen to my child. What is a safe way to, at the very least seriously lower my THC levels, if not rid myself of them completely?" -239352,What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?,"Dear User,Thanks for using health care magic.You are right in fearing that it may be resistant Streptococcus. The first thing you need to do is ask for culture and sensitivity of infected material. The report of sensitivity will tell you the antibiotics which are effective for your infection problem. Other than this take care of oral hygiene so there are less chance of infection in future.'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help"".Thanks ","i got an injection of pcn tuesday evening for strep throat, today one of the puss pockets may be slightly better, it looks if just my right tonsil is infected, which i'm sure i infected about 3 weeks ago trying to get ""packed"" food out of my right tonsil with my fingernail, i noticed pain the next day had some augmentin left over(a no-no) from a previous sinus infection took about 4, pain went away, then on tuesday, puss pockets back and a fever. I called the walk in clinic, they are calling me in keflex. I'm a germaphobe, and i'm stressing that i have a resistant strain of strep?????!!!!" -33875,How to increase my chances of getting pregnant?,"Hi, Actually the posterior cervix is not much important. It doesn't effect the chances of pregnancy. What you can do is to lie down for 10 to 15 minutes in lateral position after contact. You can try for 3 more months naturally. After that you can consult a doctor.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Khushboo Priya ",I am a 21 year old female. Me and my husband have a 6 month old daughter. But while i was in labor with our daughter i was told my cervix is very posterior. We have been trying to conceive for about 3 months now..... and nothing. What can i do to increase the chances of us getting pregnant? -54473,Medicine for mild mitral valve prolapse with no MR,"hello thanks for writingYour cholesterol is high.Treatment is in two parts,LIFESTYLE CHANGES:1) Reduce weight.2) Eat less oil.3) Stay physically active.4) Eat fiber vegetables and fruits.Medication:If this doesnt settle do contact your doctor to get medication .dont worry it will get fine.Best regards.Dr.Ahmad ",Cholesterol level high.CHOLESTEROL 244 mg/dL [ 125 - 200 ]TRIGLYCERIDES 211 mg/dL [ 40 - 190 ]HDL CHOLESTEROL 35 mg/dL [ 30 - 70 ]LDL CHOLESTEROL 167 mg/dL [ 70 - 130 ]VLDL CHOLESTROL 42 mg/dL [ 5 - 40 ]TC/HDL Cholesterol Ratio 6.97 RATIO [ 3 - 5 ]LDL/HDL Ratio 4.8 RATIO [ 1.5 - 3.5 ] -77585,Suggest treatment for body pain with high uric acid level in the blood,"Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.You've had a major injury to kidney, with fractures of the spine tip.In your case,rest would mean,avoiding lifting weights and straining.After 2-3 months of the injury,a CT or MRI scan,should've been repeated.This would show,if the healing is progressing normally and if rest is needed.You can take normal diet and certainly drink wine or social alcohol intake.If you've any other doubts,send all reports to me,as a direct question.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","im a 23 year old male, i have aleft perinephric haematoma, 1cm grade II renal cortical injury, undisplaced, Spinous process fracture L1 and L3, it was treated on the 8th of may. i was just wondering, what i can and can't do in terms of eating, drinking, and exercise. can i consume alcohol. can i ride a bike( not at the same time). as i was told to rest by the hospital, but 'rest' is a vague term i wondered if you could suggest some more clear guidelines. im normally a very active person so not knowing what i can do is driving me a little bit mad" -185310,What are chances of cancer spreading to other parts after chemotherapy?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Since your mother has been diagnosed as NSCLC with lymphnodes and secondary to the spine, this is stage 4 cancer. Unfortunately stage 4 NSCLC carries an extended survival of 2 years and eve n with most aggressive therapy, few patients outlive this period of survival.There are also other problems like pneumonia, weakness, loss of appetite and the stress of chemotherapy which is affecting her general condition.Cancer chemotherapy must continue till the end with adequate care of pain relief measures. She should be given high protein liquid diets of her choice at regular intervals to help maintain her energy balance. During chemotherapy, there is a lot of destruction of the cancer cells and these circulate in the blood leading to further weakness. With expected respnse to chemotherapy and good support, her survuval might be ectended to 6 months to over a year. Please do not worry. ","hi my mum has been diagnosed with primary nsclc, and secondary tumour in her spine, and it has spread to her lymph glands. she has been taken to hospital and now has pneumonia, she is very weak, she is losing weight very quickly and has been on build up drinks for 4 weeks which are not helping. she has had a second dose of oral chemotherapy, no one seems to want to give us a prognosis, we want someone to just say how long we possibly may have left with mum" -20716,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -189403,"Sores on eyelash line, bleeding, crust formation, rashes on face. Using sterilid. Cancer?","Hi there, Unfortuntely there are no easy answers as people react differently to the drug and only time can tell if your hair start to grow and how much will it return to normal. Most of the cases it does start to regrow after 3- 6 months in most of the patients after chemotherapy (not specific to Vismodegib), Regards ","Hello. I took vismodegib (Erivedge) from December 2, 2012 to May 17, 2013 for Locally Advanced Basil Cell Carcinoma on my right ear that came back after two MOS surgeries. The cancer sore appears to be gone. My doctor says that obviously I am a responder to the drug. The side effects I had were bad leg muscle cramps, fatigue, weight loss, loss of taste, AND loss of hair (completely lost my facial hair and beard, nose hair, body hair, and my scalp hair has thinned greatly). I am a 55 year old man who had a full head of hair. WILL MY HAIR and BEARD COME BACK? If so, how long does it take? The manufacturer of the drug does not say if hair loss is temporary or permanent" -131642,Suggest treatment for pimples on hand and fingers,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt may be best to avoid the food altogether if you are not sure which ingredient is causing your reaction.The symptoms that you are experiencing indicate that you may be allergic or intolerant of some aspect of the mexican food.It may be possible to speak to an expert in this type of food to determine what special ingredients may be used. This way you may systematically determine which is causing your reaction.I hope this helps ","I enjoy Mexican food however, no matter which Mexican restaurant I choose, within 2 hours I have dizziness, light headed and, upset stomach symptoms, no vomit but cramps. Feel like diarrhea is coming on but it never does. Weakness and at times, slight case of cold sweats. Again, it makes no difference which restaurant-fast food Mexican restaurant chains or very elegant ones. Apparently there is one ingredient that they all use that, no other restaurant uses. I have a clean bill of health and no known allergies." -22546,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -134255,"Asthmtic. Having persistent cough, phlegm at the back of throat. No help with medicines. Suggestions?","Hi, when there is nasal drip, it is supposed to be the bronchial constriction, and there could be some infection as well so you are week, and could not do the work. The other causes could be the anemia, or hypo thyroidism. I advise you to consult a chest physician for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you. ","Hi, I have just had a full heart check and got the all clear. Thyroid okay too. The reason for the test is that I a exhausted after doing physical housework and get very breathless and wanted to know if I was just unfit and overweight. I have always suffered from allery and allergic asthma. I have had a lot of heartburn recently (which I had a gastroscopy) a few years ago. I still have a dry tickle where I want to cough (it's only a little cough) and tightness in the chest area. Do you think this is just asthma or related to nasal drip? My blood pressure has gone up a bit and so has my cholesterol (5.7). I am on Zoloft, Karvezide 300mg and Phototens." -236534,What causes difficulty in sleeping and performing day to day activities?,"Hai,With your clinical profile , it appears to be Panic attack.Its a Anxiety related disorder . It will get improve with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & if require Antidepressents . Get a nearest Psychiatrist opinion for further help.ECG,THYROID FUNCTION TEST & SOME OTHER INVESTIGATION MAY BE REQUIRED TO RULE OUT ORGANIC CAUSES THANK YOU ","I've been getting lightheaded a lot lately sometimes followed by a bowel movement. The feeling gets strong like the feeling going to faint or die sometimes feel like I need an ambulance. People tell me it's just anxiety cause I did lose my job and have been worrying about bills. About to start a new job now I'm worried it's going to happen at work. It happens sometimes when I go in stores, happens after I get mad sometimes. I got a blood pressure machine and constantly check it, and always it's around 117/68 and pulse is around 80. The feeling scares the hell out of me. Went to the doctors they say it was vertigo but it wasn't. I guess, nothing is spinning just feels like I'm going to faint or die, I drink a lot of water and it takes about an hour or so for it to go away. I don't lay down when it happens cause I'm scared I won't get back up. Thank you for any info you might have." -66100,What causes acetobacter infection?,"Hello there,I am dr.milan an infectious disease specialist answering your question.It is not only that you are not immune compromise that prevent MRSA infection to you. You need to follow some infection control guidelines. First and most important is hand washing after touching the patient every time with good antiseptic solution. That may prevent further transmission. You need to clean all belongings cloths and etc with that antiseptic solution once than you can wast with regular method.And you can decrease family member contact with that person. Unless and until it is not necessary. And you can put them in a separate isolated room.So prevention is always needed for the transmission of infection.Hope i have given appropriate guidance to you.if you have any query you can consult me anytime.Give me star rating according to your satisfactory level.Thanking you. ","My sister is having chemo and radiation for stage IV cervical cancer. She was over today to let me help her with her nephrostomy bag and asked about a ""rash"" on her backside. I looked and it was red and scabbed and I suspect she will find out tomorrow that it is staph or MRSA. What should I do to protect my family from exposure? Is it an issue if we are not immune compromised?" -161612,What is this back pain I am having?,"Yes,The tingling, aching and painful joints are due to slipped disc in low back. It will take some time to recede as a slipped disc can't be brought back to its normal position conservatively. However medication and Physiotherapy will help in relief of symptoms but you need to have patience.Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Jenis Bhalavat ","Hello. I had glandular fever last Nov/Dec time and I have been left with tingling feet legs hands arms finger tips. Mainly my left side. I had blood tests in February and September this year to rule out diabetes anemia, full blood count and liver kidney function and thyroid. Both sets came back normal. I slipped a disk in lower back in June and I am still having some physio as it is still not 100%. My doctors and physio have said that the tingling and aching sometimes painful joints are a result of the above. I still worry. Thank you. Sarah" -187616,How does Yervoy treatment work?,"Symptoms of oral cancer are•White patches anywhere in your mouth (leukoplakia).•Red patches anywhere in your mouth (erythroplakia).•A lump on the lip, tongue or in the mouth or throat.•Unusual bleeding or numbness in the mouth.•Pain when chewing or swallowing.•A feeling that something is caught in the throat.•Unusual bleeding or numbness in the mouth.•Loose teeth or dentures feeling uncomfortable and not fitting properly.•A change in your voice or speech problems.•Weight loss.•A lump in the neck.RegardsDR De ","Hi my mom has submucous fibrosis. She used to eat beetul nuts back sround 2005 before marriage (1995) she used to eat them a lot but stopped. After 2006 she went cold turkery in 2010 she got pain in her and found out she had this condition. She got a surgery couple months went bad after the surgery but it got better 2012 pain came back and they went back to the doctor and she had to get a biospy for head and neck cancer and everything came back normal. Even with swelling , pains, and bumps now the pains backa nd hasnt had a checkup over in a year and two three months and the symtoms are back and theyre same and some seem scarier i googled oral cancer symtoms and im terrified i will be getting her checked asap but are these symtoms likely in JUST submucous fibrosis too?" -164738,Suggest remedy for pressure in-between thumb and index finger post injury,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As the cramps arise post long hours standing at work, it can be due to two factors -1. due to vasuclar insufficiency2. due to neuropathic changesFor vascular insufficiency a Doppler scan might reveal any varicose vein or DVT. Post which with simple medication and physical therapy you should be fineFor neuropathic pain , understanding the MRI of lumbar spine needs an attention to rule out the disc injury. Also, with simple medication and physical therapy you get relief.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I have been having very severe pain in my left foot. I can be walking and suddenly get a spasm and cramp that is so painful, I can t walk without limping. It most often happens after standing at work for up to eight hours. What could be causing this, what can I do about it? Thank you." -95718,What causes tender lumps in legs?,"Hi,Dear,Good afternoon.Thanks for your query to my HCM-virtual clinic.AFter indepth study of your query,In my opinion-the lump Excision biopsy and or / IGRA test / or Xpert test-a new test for doubtful / smear negative cases of TB would resolve your issue.This would confirm if you had TB in the past or currently.Hope this would relieve your worrysome query.Wellcome to HCM for more queries ","hi...i got a lump in my lower back few days back.my doctor asked for x-ray..and he dint find anything.then he asked for mri,where he found infection.he removed the infection through injections and send that fluid for lab test...the lab tests were pus for c/s.....result was no growth of pyogenic or enteric.....my pus for afb was negative....he said i m suffering from tuberclosis...can u tell me if i m suffered from thid disease or not?" -121404,Experiencing intense pain on the right side of the abdomen,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Gone through your history. You are feeling a hard ball- can move around- can feel heart beat in it- unconformable when pushed on and is near the belly button.IT is most probably NOT an aneurysm as you are suspecting , because you can move it around. ( Aneurysm is fixed and can not be moved).IT is most probably a condition called a mesenteric cyst ( mesentery is a membrane from which small intestines are supported and give supply of blood and return of the blood and lymph).The history you have provided is more near this diagnosis. I would advise to undergo an ultrasonography and color doppler examination to confirm the diagnosis, see for the blood vessels. A CT scan may be needed to confirm the diagnosis and the nature and cause of this cyst.This can be cured by surgery. ","Hi, I have a hard ball in my stomach that I can feel my heartbeat in. I can move this ball around a little, but it is normally near my belly button. It is uncomfortable to push on but, not painful. My periods have not been regular but, no other symptoms. I am 30, never smoked and not high BP. I have lost 30 pounds in the past few months and wonder if this is just something I can feel now that I am thinner or if it is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? I have used Phentermine for weight loss in the past, no other prescriptions or health issues. Thank you!" -238462,What causes fear of being alone?,"You need 60 mg fluoxetine, fluvoxamine clomiprine and tab risperidone for 6 months atleast. Aftr that tapper the doses. And go side by side counselling and group therapy. You will be fine after six months. and no need of treatment afterwords. Talk to your doctor as i suggested. Hope my suggestion helped you and gave you some relief in such difficult situation. Take care. ","hi i am suffering with depression diagnosed by a psychologist, it first started 6 years ago after i had my youngest child, i felt perfectly fine until i had a fear something bad was going to happen to my eldest child while at her dads that thought then quickly turned from being afraid something would happen to her to me thinking and feeling like i wanted to harm her, as the days went on i tried to ignore these thoughts and urges until one night i was feeding my youngest child who was about 1 month old at the time when i suddenly thought your an alien sent here to hurt us this really freaked me out and i felt so guilty, it got so bad i went to see a psychologist who diagnosed me as having ocd, he put me on fluoxetine 20mg per day which in time worked well and ive lived the past 6 years happy and content and able to push any silly or unwanted thoughts out of my mind easily, however in january this year i decided to stop taking the fluoxetine 20mg per day as i felt in control, i felt fine for the first four weeks after stopping them but around the fifth week i hit rock bottom, the thought that i wanted to hurt my youngest child suddenly came into my head whilst having a cuddle with him and since then i keep imagining hes an alien again even though i know this sort of thing does not happen in real life it feels very real to me and im having terrible trouble convincing myself that he is just my little boy whom i love dearly and have a very close bond with, my doctor has now put me on 40mg per day of fluoxetine and for the last few days i have been takin diazepam and sleeping tablets, i just want this nightmare to stop only it feels so real please help" -126813,I get small fairly painful lump around my lower abs during exercise. What could it be ?,Welcome to Healthcare MagicYou could be having symptoms of colic or bowel muscle spasm. Are there any bowel disturbances. Eat more fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Drink plenty of water. You could be having a bowel infection as one of the causes but t make sure you need to be examined by a Doctor. If your symptoms increase and there is abdominal distention better to get to a Doctor immediately. ,"my stomach feels like it s stretching constantly, i get sharp pains in my stomach, along with a perpetual dull ache, and the upper part feels kind of hard...can anyone tell me what s going on with me?" -64595,Suggest remedy for cough and cold,"If there is swelling or redness, be vigilant. Consult doctor take anti allergic and analgesic if required. If no complains then not to worry. ","I got a horse fly bite and there are two underneath my right arm and two on the back of my right arm. I don't understand, aren't you supposed to feel it biting you when it happens because I didn't feel anything until this morning. I don't even know when it bit me! Please, I need help." -210391,What causes vaginal bleeding after an injury in a child?,Its viral infection.. Give syr crocin for fever... Liquid diet and syr ondem if vomiting continues... It will take 5 days to recover. ,Hi my 2 year old had a high temperature but won t take anything for it keeps vomiting tried the oral one but developed a rush after given . She was ok for 3 days now again she has 39.2 temperature swollen gums also doesn t want to eat and drinks very little what could be causing this ? -204617,Suggest treatment for vomiting in an infant,Hi.Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.Your description suggests that it is a foruncle due infection of Stretococcus aureus.Ampiclox is the drug of choice.paracetamol may be given to relieve pain and fever.Hope this answer serves your purpose .Please feel free to ask further queries if any.Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam. ,My five year old has a small hard painful bump with white in the middle of it and with redness around it on the back of his leg behind the knees im wondering if its a spider bite a rising a boil or what he just pointed it out two hours ago because he said it hurts -177911,"Leg pain, cramps in toe, taking Advil. Help","Dear user, very sorry to hear about your injury. You have to keep in mind that chronic neuropathic pain is very hard to control, something i think you know by now. its very important that you keep on working with your rehab, getting off your medication by your own completely might have negative consequences on your situation, talk it through with your doctor to lower the doses or change to milder form until you feel better without them. legs messages might help but without proper pain medications and rehab your injury might not get better as fast as you wish. i hope this advice helped you and please get better soon. best regards, Dr. Nazzal ","I had a nerve injury to my foot done by accident by a surgeon in dec of 2009. Since then, I have been on Norco, Percocet , and Valium as well as something to sleep. I have had nerve graft surgery which was my 6th surgery on the foot and heading into the 7th surgery for the toes because they have retreated backwards. I think I take too much Norco (about 5-6/day 10/325) and Percocet (about 3/day 10/325); the Percocets have been for the last several months and the Norco for 2 years. I have decided to get off of all of it and I need to know how on my own without rehab . I still have pain in the foot, but I hate the meds and how they alter my personality, my energy level and just knowing that I take meds. Can you help me?" -32810,Can I take clomid in case of high prolactin level while suffering from PCOD and trying to conceive?,"Hi ammu, you can take 12 cycles of clomid totally, after that it increases the risk of ovarian cancer. It takes around 2 to 3 months to get prolactin levels back to normal. I think you can try one cycle with 50 mg of clomid because you are using cabergoline tablets. If it doesn't work, then you can go for a higher dose. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help.Regards Dr khushboo ","Hello Doctor, I am a PCOD patient and have been trying to conceive for the last one year. I have a high prolactin level of over 35. Took 3 cycles of clomid 50 and 1 cycle of clomid 100 and still no luck. Changed my doctor who started me on cabergolin tablets for 3 months to reduce my prolactin level (2nd month running). So have few questions here: 1. How many cycles of clomid can our bodies take? 2. How long will it take for these cabergoline tablets to bring about some effect? 3. My doc insists that with these cabergolin tablets, even a dosage of clomid 50 will work, eventually! Or since i have had no luck with clomid 50, should i be looking at higher dosages? Regards, Ammu" -64007,Suggest remedy for swelling and tingling in lips,"HiThanks for your query at HCM.I must tell you that few studies have reported side effects like peeling, dry skin, burning, stinging, erythema, and pruritus. But reported in only few patients. The present treatment you are giving is beneficial.Most people have complete clearing in 2 to 4 months. I would suggest that crocin will be beneficial for fever. Get her haemogram done. Take care of her diet. Keep her hydrated. Do tepid sponging if required.Take careDr Sheetal Verma ",my 6 yr old daughter has being diagnose having molluscum contagiosum and is using tretinoin gel 0.01%. my question are there any side effects while using that gel. she had a fever yesterday and today and complaining of headaches. just interesting going to the doc for one thing now is sick. -246161,I want relief from cold to my next generation. please give me any home remedy.,Hello.. our son is 8.5 and just starting to get a handle on it. we are using an alarm that hooks up to his underwear(pottie pager). it just help to create an awareness during the night so he can recognize that he needs to hold it or stop the flow. my understanding on this is that it is quite common...we are all different. my guess is this will help you and your child. hugs. N ,Hi dr. my son is 9 year old and almost 20 days passing and still he is doing bed wetting. what to do. -36526,"Excess urination, abdomen bloating, weakness. Pap smear, STD and urine diabetes tests done. Can i get pregnant?","hi lynosei, read about your symptoms and since all your reports are normal it could be because of stress and tension which all builds up a psychologial pressure. so just calm and take some time off to meditate and don't be scared as far as pregnancy is concerned and keep taking pre natal vitamin and folic acid tab. take care ","Really depressed about ma situation cux I have been to a gyneacologist, did pap smear, std test ,urine diabetes and nothing was found . For a year now, I have been urinating a lot, having abdomen bloating, dizzy,ma stomach growling, terrible headache, numbness & weakness. I used to have a strong burning sensation in ma vagina but that has stopped. Trying to have a baby so I""m scared this is gonna affect me. I""m not on any pre-natal vitamin." -37883,Is it safe to take injections to induce ovulation ?,"Hi, Please mention which injection? ","Hi, I am Mona, I just want to check that whether Injection is harmful for have ovaluation or not Pl. advise. Whether Injections are safe for getting Ovulation or not pl. advise?" -146614,Suggest remedy for low platelet count,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should go for complete blood count and peripherals smear examination. Uou may have iron deficiency anemia or vit b12 deficiency. If needed go for anemia profile and start treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","i am on Autrin for almost a year now. my gyne put me on it because i was aneamic. my blood level was 7. the last i went for a blood test was in august and blood was gone up to 14. My gyne gave me another prescription till January, should i continue takeing the tablets till January or should i stop? really worried it i might have an over dose" -43741,Can treated breast cancer cause pain and red rashes on forearm?,"Hi, I don’t think it is due to the toxins coming out of the skin. It looks like an eczematous rash. I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily along with frequent and regular application of a moisturizing cream on the entire face. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist ","Hey, I am currently on the Lemonade Master Cleanse (day 4). On day 3 of the cleanse i develped a light face rash on my forehead, hair line, and under my chin. I have read alot of articles and most say that it is toxins coming out of my skin. Is this true and how long should the rash last?" -66222,Suggest topical cream for ringworm,"Hi! sometimes ringworm is resistant to conventional antifungal agents; therefore you need to do a fungal culture test or switch on to other fungal agents like miconazole, fluconazole etc or may need oral therapy also at least for 1 month continuously.I don't think the way you described it means it's healing....remove any adhesives please; it might prove harmful...!Hope this helps you; regards, ","my girlfriend has ringworm, and we treated it with an anti fungle cream, we have been doing so for a while now and it hasnt seemed to go down. we bandaged it up and used a vinal latex kin dof tape around the edges of the bandage and she's had a reaction to it. she has a red rash in the shape of the tape and its begining to weep. does this mean its healing?" -180866,"Pain in mid-lower back, MRI shows central disc herniation without neural compression. How serious is it ?","Hi,Thank you for your query.Thanks for sharing the information and I can understand your concern. MRI findings do suggest that there is leukodystrophy which is responsible for the developmental delay. However the findings will not affect the management of the developmental delay for which you need to pursue with a developmental/physical therapist. MRI does not reveal any treatable cause for the delay.I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.Wishing your daughter all the best.Regards,Rajiv K Khandelwalhttp://goo.gl/SuCjl ","Hello, I have an 18 month old daughter who has developmental delays (not walking or talking) and is seeing a neurologist because they think she may have had a seizure at birth. They cannot confirm this. She's had an EEG which did not show any seizure activity. She also had an MRI which is very confusing as our neurologist did not give us much info, and when we ask questions she acts like she's too busy, frustrated, etc to answer. Here's the MRI results: MRI of the brain w/out contrast. Exam performed on a 3.0 Tesla Philips Achieva MRI Scanner. Multiple pulse sequences used, images were obtained in the acial, sagittal and coronal planes. FINDINGS: There is a band of increased T2 signal in the deep white matter of the cerebral hemispheres bilaterally. This is most prominent in the parietal lobes where it measures up to 5mm in thickness. On the T2 weighted sequence, this band has the same signal as the gray matter. It is slightly higher than gray matter on the FLAIR sequence and the T1 weighted sequence. In addition, there are nonspecific scattered high T2 signal changes in the deep white matter of the frontal lobes bilaterally and in the peritrigonal region bilaterally. The subcortical white matter of the frontal and parietal lobes demonstrates immature myelination signal. IMPRESSION: Possibly gray matter heteropia, however on the FLAIR sequence and T1-weighted sequence it demonstrates signal that is higher than the peripheral gray matter, which suggests that this could represent a demyelinating or dysmyelinating process such as metachromatic leukodystrophy. In addition there are patchy nonspecific high T2 signal changes in hte deep white matter of the frontal lobes bilaterally and in the peritrigonal region bilaterally. Location suggest terminal zones of myelination although leukomalacia or demyelination cannot be entirely excluded????Thank you" -153002,What to do for tenderness over medeni joint arch?,"Hello,Your symptoms could be related to a chronic infection. For this reason, I recommend performing a complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation, a chest X-ray study. Checking thyroid hormone levels may be needed too.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","In the last three weeks I have had arthroscopic knee surgery followed by a bad cough. Surgery was very easy and no complications at all. Two days of the cough were accompanied by 103 fever off and on, sweating, and chills. Everything seems to be back to normal,but now have uncontrollable sweating--head only--and low body temperature. 95.7-97.1, My hair is dripping wet, This comes and goes several times a day and night. Should I seek help or will it go away?" -212785,Suggest treatment for fever and tooth ache,"Hello ,Thanks for consulting hcm Read your query as you have pericoronitis for this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon go for curretage and inmeantime do warm saline rinses 2 to 3 times a day and you can do betadine gargle twice daily that will give you releif .Hope this will help you. ",I have occassional pericoronitis. I've had all my wisdom teeth out except one which the surgeon is hesitant to touch because of its orientation. Is there an over the counter mouthwash I can buy that is good for flushing out my gums other than peridex? -143467,"Back pain, numbness in legs even after lumbar discectomy. Treatment?","Welcome to HCM.bloating,pain is most likely due to excessive gas formation after indigestion.Take rebeprazole,pentoprazole/domperidone to subside it.Take nsaid/muscle relaxant to subside back pain but take it with some food,milk and continue above medicine .B12,calcium,d3,vitamin supplement will be helpful at this age.Apply nsaid gel locally.Start exercise,yoga regularly.Drink more water and fruit juices,vegetable soups,buttermilk.X-ray lumber region is necessary to ruler out cause of back pain.Also go for cbc,fbs,ppbs,urine,b12,calcium,thyroid profile.Consult your physician for better guidance and proper medical management. ","For the past month I have had mid back pain,distended bloated stomach, muscle spasms in stomach and gained 6 lbs. I'm 54 and have passed menopause . I also got a cold which is when it started a month ago. Back pain is very severe went to chiropractor twice so far.. Can u help? I also got a chest X-ray to make sure I didn't have pneumonia ." -77996,How to confirm a kidney infection?,HelloThere are two alternatives here--One would be peritoneal dialysis using fluid infused into his abdomen.The other would be a kidney transplant. ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi, my father is 48 and his creatnine is 10 approx and is undersgoing Dialysis. Is there any other solution apart from Dialysis as its every week and my father is getting weaker every day. Please advise. Also, can we consult with you for further treatment? Thanks!!" -173230,What causes difficulty in walking while having episodes of seizures?,"Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to a cardiac arrhythmia. For this reason, I recommend performing an ECG Holter monitoring in order to exclude this possibility. Alcohol intake can trigger a cardiac arrhythmia too. For this reason, it would be necessary avoid alcohol intake for some days and see if your symptoms improve. Some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels) are necessary too. You should discuss with your doctor on this test. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ","I have grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. I exercise regularly and am quite fit for 65 years. I eat well and drink a couple of glasses of wine daily. Why does my heart flutter with dizziness occasionally? Occasionally meaning 1-2 x daily or maybe never for a few days in a row. Otherwise I am very healthy. I wear a fentanyl 50 mcg patch daily and take oxycodone for break through pain 1-2 daily as needed, as a result of grade 2 spondylolisthesis at S1, L1-5; severe stenosis; and severe arthritis. I keep up the good fight though! Your comments are very appreciated. Thank you." -214957,What causes infection in molar during pregnancy?,"Hello and thanks for consulting HCM.i have gone through your query and understand your concern.if she has a tooth problem what is said to be a malocclusion that can be treated with orthodontic braces.but as you said that two times the braces are not working then i presume that the doctor is talking about orthognathic surgery.this surgery is done when there is no chance of correcting the teeth positioning by braces.i would advice you to take a second opinion or you can upload the pics (x rays, OPG) here so that i can have a better idea.Hope this answers your query.RegardsDr. Shesh ",my graddaughter has been told by Shriners.She needs to have surgery.She has had two different braces.With no good results.She is on 11yrs. old fully developed.Looks like she is 13.I am worried for her.At this age. I wonder if she should get a second opinion. -198737,What causes a lump on the head of a 2 year old?,"Tympanic membrane retraction describes a condition in which a part of the eardrum lies deeper within the ear than its normal position.retraction and perforation following graft tympanoplasty is more common in adults than in children , it's related to age and concurrent sinusitis , so if your child has sinusitis it must be treated vigorously. the surgery needed is to excise the retraction pocket and is usually done by laser, it's a simple procedure .sometimes surgeons try to widen the Eustachian tube opening through nasal surgery to increase the middle ear pressure and pop out the retraction .I hope this was helpful ",I have a 6 year old that has had tubes twice at 10 months and 3 years. Failed several hearing tests at preschool when taken to ENT she had hole in ear drum. Repaired with tissue from behind ear in hairline. Was then determined was slow healing and sent to Otologist/Cranial surgeon. He performed a tympanoplasty with myloidectomy 5 months ago and now her ear drum is retracting. Wants to give her the summer to swim and then will do surgey to pop out ear drum. Can you explain surgery and what are the odds retraction will cause another hole? -135822,"Have polyps in nose, polyp on tonsil. How to remove this?","HI THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY AS PER DISCUSSION YOUR DAUGHTER SHOULD HAVE EXERCISE INDUCED ASTHMA WITH SINUSITIS(INFECTION AND/OR INFLAMMATION OF SINUSES) CAUSE OF HEADACHE MIGHT BE SINUSITIS. During normal breathing, the air we take in is first warmed and moistened by the nasal passages. Because people tend to breathe through their mouths when they exercise, they are inhaling colder and drier air. In exercise-induced asthma, the muscle bands around the airways are sensitive to these changes in temperature and humidity and react by contracting, which narrows the airway. This results in symptoms of exercised-induced asthma, LIKE-- Coughing with asthma Tightening of the chest Wheezing Unusual fatigue while exercising Shortness of breath when exercising ","my daughter is 12 plays soccer has been getting headaches roughly 3-4 times a week since october has seen primary care ,pulmnary dr she has sport induced asthma and even ent diagnosed with sinus infection twice when she never had one was even on medication for 21 days twice since october..frustrated....so saturday she comes off soccer field all red in face told us she used her inhaler 4 times and was having trouble breathing dizzy and went to ground to lay on cement as she felt really hot and felt like she was going to pass out....she recoved to talking about 25 minutes later....worried sick....." -66312,Can chickenguniya increase the blood sugar levels?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, please use the single drug like you can use meftal only.Panadol is paracetamol. Both drugs have similar compound.Action of both the drugs are same. So its needless to give both the drugs simultaneously.Fever and pain can be controlled by the single drug alone there is no need to take the second drug.Please maintain optimum hydration to the baby.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM ",Dear Doctor my daughter is 17 months old and is havinf a flue for 5 continuous days. My pediatrician recommended Meftal T if the fever goes up.It is stated that the syrup should be taken 2.5 ml twice daily. Should I give Panadol syrup in between along with Meftal or just Meftal alone for my baby. -188082,Can a colonoscopy increase chances of developing colon cancer?,"Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. Stomach cancer is extremely rare in this age and this is the last thing to think of. WBc in sample isnt indciating anything maligannt. it is indicating inflammation of stomach mucosa which is seen in gastritis, gerb or h.pyloriinfection. so you should not be worried at all. He should continue with antiacid mediciens and change his dietary habits.Wish you good health. Regrads ","Hi Doctor, my boyfriend had a gastroscopy performed last week. His physician called today to tell him that an amount WBCs were found in the sample that he took. He told him to continue to take his Protonix for the next 4 weeks and then they will do another gastroscopy. My boyfriend is only 27 and his father died from brain cancer 14 years ago. Should we be concerned that this could be some preemptive sign of cancer?" -225276,What does this semen analysis report indicate?,"Hello, It can be due to abscess - doing a mammogram will help you. benign or malignant lesion - doing a mammogram will help you. Hormonal imbalance - can check for increased prolactin level, thyroid. Get a review from a surgeon, the local examination will give you more details Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","I am a 48 year old man,I weigh 223 pounds and am 5ft 11 inches. Recently mt breast or surrounding my nipples are 'extremly sore'. My wife went to lay her head on my chest and it was like a sharp knife had stuck me.It is both sides but the left side seems to be more painful. This has been going on for roughly a month and my Dr. does not seem concerned.I had a mild heart attack in 2004 and had a stint put in. I also have high blood pressure." -157249,Suggest treatment for severe hands pain after lifting heavy objects,"Hi, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. It can be early signs of arthritis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I have discomfort in the back my left knee making it difficult to sleep. I have been experiencing some stiffness in my leg muscles of late. Today I was active (golf, mowing the lawn) and this level of nighttime discomfort is unusual. I usually can sleep through the night." -223652,What causes premature ejaculation?,"Hello,It may be due to urinary tract infection. For that you may require complete hemogram, urine analysis, ultrasound abdomen after urologist consultation. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. You may require antibiotics after consultation. Keep your self hydrated. You can take syp cital.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician ","About once every month or so, I'll notice fresh blood puddled on the floor of my shower. It usually comes from a spot thats top, front center of my scrotum, near the base of my penis. It usually stops fairly quickly. Yesterday, for the first time, it happened while I was on my exercise bike.This has been going on for probably 11/2 - 2 years. Is it anything to be concerned with. I'm 67 and in generally good health outside the usual high blood pressure which is controlled wk / meds.Thanks, WRM" -238700,What causes mood swings and poor memory?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I suggest you that you are actually becoming wise, a strong man. Your experiences make you bold. All the incidents, happened in our life, whether positive or negative, teach us positive lessons. These lessons are our assets. Treat them like treasure. Cherish those treasure. Forget those past incidents which you treat as negatives, and remember those positive lessons you learnt. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi Chintan, Kindly suggest a treatment for persistant mental trauma.I have personally gone through this and believe the same is affected for others where there is a struggle for having supporting environment.Example..family pressure,financial problems, work stress, legal issues and so on where the stuggle is very much risky and unresolved but however tackled.I strongly believe that the after effects of all these struggle is highly impacted, however not recorded and remains virtual as the time goes by." -167565,What is the difference between Telma 80 and Telma AMH?,HiBurning and tingling sensation suggestive of neural involvement. As you reinjured your leg it may be local neurological involvement or it may be due to spinal involvement. You should get radiograph of injury site to see the extant of involvement and mri of spine to exclude the spinal cause. Local consultation better help you after examination which locate the level of involvement. Thanks ,"I am a 50 yr old male with a history of right leg injury ( patellectomy, fractured femur- 30 yrs ago) recently reinjured my right leg... Got steroid shot in hip and knee. Now i have severe tingling, burning to my right thigh , groin down to my knee. What could be causing that burning and should i see a neurologist?" -48125,What causes sudden chest discomfort and leg weakness?,"Hi, Angina despite having normal arteries on Angiography can be because of spasm of the arteries which can cause similar chest pain. Ask your doctor about adding of Nitrate to his treatment. There are several other causes of chest pain which are treated with a simple pain killer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist ",my husband has just undergone an angioplasty which shows normal blood flow but still suffers chest pain on the slightest exertion (jaw pain radiating to chest heaviness) at times of both rest and mild exertion - this doesn t happen all the time but the last few weeks is fairly regular - any answers? -140300,What causes itchy spine/back during pregnancy?,"Hi, thank you for posting.I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.I think that the pain is related to physical exercises, and it's not caused by heart problems.However if you experience this pain for a long period time you should go to the hospital for some tests.The tests you need are:1. Electrocardiogram.2. Vertebral column X-ray.3. Fibrinogen test.4. Complete blood count.5. Urine test.Ask me for anything unclear.Wish you good health.Dr. Behar. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? I have been experiencing back pain in the upper left shoulder blade for 2 weeks, pain is now traveling down my left arm and arm is pulsating. I am thinking the pain in from a new workout i started 2 weeks ago (kettle ball) but want to make sure I am not having a heart attach. I have a chiropractic appt tomorrow to work out kinks in back." -13827,What does passage of a clot followed by continuous vaginal bleeding indicate?,"Hi. I have read your concern. It is good you have already ruled out pregnancy because, in any type of abnormal bleeding among reproductive age, pregnancy is one of the first condition that should be ruled out. The second most common cause of these types of bleeding is a hormonal imbalance. Theoretically, your progesterone hormone should be elevated on the second half of your cycle and decreases when you are nearing the start of your period. So the amount of this hormone is critical in making you bleed. If there is too slow of a decrease or too abrupt or most the time insufficient amount, then it will affect the timing of the bleeding and will cause heavy bleeding. The treatment for this is oral Progesterone or in the form of birth control pills. The third common cause would be a structural problem, the presence of a polyp, myoma or endometrial lining problem, infection, etc. These situations will need ultrasound and evaluation by an ob-gyn. For your case, I suggest you take first Ibuprofen thrice a day for the first 3 to 4 days of your period. This would help in decreasing the bleeding and at the same time avoid pain. You may opt to observe this cycle of bleeding for another month or it would be more helpful to have a scheduled appointment with your ob-gyn for the next month. ","Hello doctor, My period came on the first of last month. 22 days later, my breasts were hurting. I was cramping but there was no period. Five days later, I went to the restroom and I wiped and there was light pink blood. The next day still no period or spotting. Two days later, I woke up and blood was everywhere but I did not bleed. Next day, there was nothing. Then, I used the restroom and a big blood clot came out of me and I have been bleeding all night. What could it be? My pregnancy test came back negative." -232814,What causes lowering of sustainability during erection?,Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concerns and questions.You are concerned that you have very little facial hair. The amount of hair is genetically determined and for you the gene does not allow you to grow much facial hair. There is no treatment to improve the growth of facial hair. I can reassure you that there is nothing here to worry about. This is normal for you.Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns and questions ,"hi,i am pritesh from india.I am 25 yrs old and my body type is average.I have got hairs on my private parts but then also i don't have a mustache or beard.This is really letting me down and i am very tensed." -55164,"Suggest medicine for blood sugar,pressure and cholestrol","Hi,Have complete blood count done and try to regulate your sleep and working hours. If there is no problem in blood analyses and you continue to feel sick after you adjust sleep and working hours, you should see a doctor to undergo some examinations to find out the cause.Take care ","Age 24 height 157 cm weight 50kgFamily history:HBP mother,diabetes paternal grandmotherQuery:i feel light headed a lot several times a day every few weeks. I also feel very weak and my bones hurt. U cant sleep without taking tylenol most days. I eat well. Fruits and veges and and meat. I drink milk and honey. I dont eat much junk food. What could be the problem. I feel scared to go to doctor because they are rude and uncaring from what i hear." -177077,What causes discomfort feeling in head with history of brain aneurysm?,"Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.It seems you have the signs of a Prolactin secreting pituitary gland adenoma.I recommend the following1. Serological test for hormones, especially prolactin2. visual field examination3. MRI for the sellar region4. Endocrinological consult5. Neurosurgical consultOnce you follow these steps, you will have all your questions answered.Hope this helps, please feel free using healthcaremagic for further questions. ",I have co start headaches and they keep getting worse and worse I was told I have an enlargement of the putuitary gland and I have been having these head aches for 3-4 yrs and just getting worse I do black out and feel like my vision is getting worse I have SLE and still lactating I have a 5 yr old daughter which I stop breast feeding since she was 2 1/2 so I have been lactating ever since and I have had 2 miscarage a I need help should ? Could I get my putuitary gland remove ? Would my head aches go away? Will I be able to carry a child again? -113409,Suggest remedy for persistent cough,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection.As your symptoms like cough, fever, shortness of breath all favourd lung infection.So first rule out this.If this is normal than get done PFT (Pupmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis.If it is also normal than upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) of viral origin can be the cause. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. ","9/13 was at a bonfire and in the cool night air but had on sweater not chilled . Next day severe pain in throat only if with cough three or four times then pain subsided next wheezing cough bronco spasms . Dr gave me pack 250mg little benefit also prednisone 20 mg dose 80mg x3days 40 x3 d -20x3 days . Now I was started on leviquin 500 qd 3 days ago also used albuterol advent breathing tax via. Nebulizer two times a day ex Monday I told doctor can not sleep shaky on inside shortness of breath with exertion worst dryness of throat mouth , throat , ears feel full , dryness so bad wake after little sleep mouth feels glued shut feel things stuck in throat at bottom and mid , also took expectorant daily to help it moisten secretions but can t taste foods have to drink coffee sip in order to swallow a tenor in nasal passage excessive dry never have had this I need help now afraid to go to bed cut all albuterol and only one teaspoon of expectorant today what s wrong with me sbostater. Was frying oysters earlier in day on bonfar ate one and choked a little but then when serving time ate without problem this severe dryness of entire respiratory tract has never happen ended to me before" -100102,What causes hard painful lump under skin of left ear?,"Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.The history what you have described (moving up and down when I swallow and stick my tongue out) is typical of a thyroglossal cyst. This is a congenital cyst of the thyroglossal duct if not obliterated completely (which it should under nomal circumstances).However, it ought to be confirmed by a clinical examination and related investigations like a CT scan/MRI of the neck region to rule out any other swelling arising from a lymph node and or the thyroid itself, which is less likely with the typical history have narrated. If confirmed, this needs a surgery to remove the cyst.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","Hi, A couple of weeks ago I felt a hard lump in my neck, it's just to the left of my Adams apple and about level with it, maybe a little higher, the lump is some where between a marble and a pea in size, it doesn't hurt and it does move up and down when I swallow and stick my Tongue out, if I push it it moves inwards towards my Adams apple but kind of clicks, or pops as I move it. I have an appointment at my gp's tomorrow but I'm terrified it might be cancer, could it be a nodule on my thyroid or is it to high up in my neck? Could it be a rock hard lymph node? Do I have a lymph node where I describe? Any ideas/advice would be great." -18664,Can tactile hallucination occur due to alcohol abstinence?,"Hi. If you are abstinent for the last eight years, then tactile hallucinations are not due to alcohol intoxication or alcohol withdrawal. It means, it is due to your illness schizophrenia. Are you on any antipsychotic now? Revert back with the answer to the above question to a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hi doctor, I have schizophrenia for more than 25 years. I had Clozapine for 15 years and now I am on Aripiprazole. I stayed away from alcohol for eight years. Before six months, I had alcohol once. Now, I am having some tactile hallucination. Is it due to alcohol abstinence? Will it disappear?" -224006,What causes lump on frenulum after getting tear?,"Hello, This blood could be due to a number of reasons like stones in urinary tract or infection as well. I suggest you go to your doctor to have some tests to rule out these possibilities. Meanwhile drinking plenty of water to clear both infection and stone as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician ","two days ago after my morning pee i noticed blood in the bowl .... later that day i noticed blood in my underwear ... now , no more blood when peeing .. my penis has been itchy for the last week or so i have had sex with same girl for a bout a year and she's very faithfull what could be wrong ..???" -226369,How long does it take to produce a healthy sperm after taking testosterone?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. At 12 years getting orchitis has to be investigated.Was he suffering from mumps or any other viral infections.? If he is getting toe nail infection frequently and if so the nail can be removed. Discuss with a surgeon regarding this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"My son was diagnosed with orchitis or epididymitis. My problem is that he always gets this immediately following an ingrown toenail infection. Also, his left side lower abdomen hurts more than his left testicle. He was given antibiotic injections, one each day for three days, and 5 days of azithromycin. This is the fourth time he has had this and it get worse each time. He is 12 years old. The urologist said yesterday that this just happens sometimes. What does that even mean??? He is finished with the antibiotics and seems a little better, but not like he usually is after the antibiotics." -89262,"Obese, grade 2 fatty liver. What diet and precautions should be taken?",HIThank fro asking to HCMIt may not be any thing danger here some history is missing like you did not tell any thing about your age and gender more over no clinical history is given here if it would have been given here then I would be able to give you some advise I say you that please be in touch with HCM bye. ,"I have elevAted ast and alt in the 170 range and are slowly going down the last four days . Albumin and ggt bilirubin are normal , now my potassium is dropping each day . . I'm very dizzy with hot flashes . My white cells although in the normal range are also increasing by the day .. Any ideas ?? I feel like I'm dyingThanks" -158900,What causes stiff neck and upper back pain?,"Hello,If it's a ligament strain diagnosed by your physician, then it requires about six weeks to completely heal. I would suggest you take it easy for four more weeks and avoid sports and strenuous activities until that time. I would also suggest you consult your physician again after six weeks if you don't have relief or the pain worsens. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar ",I recently went to the ER and was diagnosed with a ligament strain. I ve been icing my left hip for over a week now. I am intermittently black and blue from my sacrum through my left hip and forward to the pelvis. I stand for work (2 days a week) and that hip really aches. The only thing that helps is either Tylenol #3 or Neurontin. How long will this pain go on? and/or should I go to a Dr.? -201291,Is swelling above the eyebrow after head injury a matter of concern?,HiWelcome to the HCMI understand your concerns but don't worry. Most likely cause of these symptoms are heat rashes. You may apply silverex ointment on the lesions twice daily for early relief. Hopefully it will be fine with in 2-3 days.Take care ,"My son is 4 months old. We took him to a baseball game in the heat (90+ degrees) today. He was overwhelmed, and hot, and started crying. I took him inside the air conditioning and he continued to cry (hysterically) for 20 or so minutes, his legs turned bright red. About an hour after he calmed down I noticed that there were red and purplish flat spots on the front of his legs from the knee down. Are these spots the result of the crying and/or heat?" -114568,What are the side effects of Nurofen plus?,"Hi,Postinor is a hormonal pill used as an emergency contraception. If taken under 24 hours of unprotected sex then it is 95% potent. If it is taken under 25-48 hours of unprotected sex then it is said to be 85% effective.Rifampicin is an antibiotic used in TB treatment. This drug affects the enzymes required to metabolise hormonal pills and reduce their efficacy which can lead to contraceptive failure. Hence, you are not fully protected. You can use female condoms since your husband does not want to use barrier methods.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician ","hello, i also have a question about Postinor. I would like to say first that i had an abortion and after three weeks, i had unprotected sex with my husband - actually, the condom broke - before getting my first period. As well, i am on rifampicin and other tablets for TB. After i took the first postinor tablet, i saw that there might be a problem - although i do not know what problem the combination postinor+rifampicin can cause. Anyways, I took the first tablet of postinor after 12 hours from having intercourse but i missed the second tablet, which i took after 24 hours. I panicked, and i bought 2 other postinor pills. I took the first pill from the second box one hour after i took the second pill from the first box. the second pill from the second bok i took after 12 hours - all these happened within 48 hours from the intercourse. Thus, i would like to know what is the probability of being preganant. as well, i would like to mention that i do not know whether i was ovulating or not as i did not get my period back after the abortion. As well, can you recommend me some contraceptive methods with the exception of condoms - my husband does not like them - and pills. I used to take regular contraceptive pills, but the TB treatment mixed up my period quite badly - i started to have periods once in two weeks. Please advise and thank you very much." -13286,Is it advisable to use E-cigarette to avoid future heart attacks?,"Hi. I am sorry to hear about your father but I am glad he survived and was appropriately treated. If he wants to increase his survival and decrease the possibility of dying, having another heart attack or developing heart failure (weak heart), he must stop smoking. There is no risk of stopping smoking related to this heart disease. The real risk is not to stop smoking. In regards to E-Cigarettes, they have been found to have a risk to the heart and lungs that do not make them a safer alternative to regular smoking. However, there are plenty of therapies and measurements to help him quit and although it is not easy, they might be very effective if used appropriately. And if he fails and recurs, it is totally fine and he can try again, over and over until he quits. ","Hello doctor, My father is 58 years old, last week he had a heart attack and turned out he had a blockage of 75 percent in the left anterior descending artery (widowmaker). So, he had a cardiac catheterization and one stent, so we feared that the side effects of quitting smoking might affect his heart since he is in no position to go through them. Is E-cigarette safe way to quit? Can it give him another heart attack? Also, he has diabetes stage 2, but we are still monitoring it." -215293,Can adry socket after tooth extraction dangerous?,hellooo..in my opinion there is absolutely nothing to worry in that as its just natural skin texture according to your description...more in this issue can be replied based on clinical picture....so in this descrition you r fine.....be happy n smile....have a nice day ,"Hi there, I was just curious on how serious a situation this could be. I was brushing my teeth this morning and i felt something with my tongue, its on the skin right above where my wisdom teeth are. The skin right behind your very last molar is. It looks like dead skin but it's still attached and when I rub my tongue on it, it feels kind of corse, not smooth. any ideas what it could be?" -9771,There is a change in the shape of my gums due to bleeding. When will it return to normal?,"Hello. The most common cause of bleeding gums is plaque and calculus deposition on teeth and gums (due to improper maintenance of oral hygiene). Only brushing and mouthwashing at home may not work since it is a little advanced stage and demands professional help (teeth cleaning). Gums may recede due to loss of attachment with the teeth. That requires proper oral hygiene maintenance after cleaning. In some cases, gingival recontouring or reshaping is carried out. In short, see a dentist. He will be able to address all these concerns immediately. ","Hello doctor,I have bleeding gums for a year or so, and it usually happens after I brush my teeth. I find a slight change in the shape of my gums. I have been taking extra oral care. Is there anything I could do to stop my gums from bleeding? And if the bleeding stops permanently, will my gums take the original shape? I want to know this because I do not wish my gums to recede." -119035,"Can abdominal pain, with yellow stools be related during pregnancy?","Hi.Thanks for your query an an elucidate history .The pain bellow the belly button with any alteration in the stools, can be due to inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes or a ovarian cyst getting twisted, This can be confirmed by an ultrasonography. The other probable causes can be just a mild enteritis without any obvious stool changes. You can consult a doctor as more detailed history elicited by the Doctor, a physical examination by the Doctor would help to decide whether this is a serious problem or just an alteration needing an active treatment with antibiotics or to keep this under observation. ","Hello, for two days I have been having low down abdominal pains. Even hurts when I sit down. I have past normal stools so don't think it's anything to do with that. Belly feels like it had swollen. It's not period pains either different kind of pain. It doesn't govto the sides it's just below my belly button no pain or anything when I pas urine. Any help would be helpful." -33921,When should i take ovamet tablet to get pregnant?,"Hi,Ovamet contain Clomiphene CitrateIt help to increase FSH and LH, induce ovulation and increase chance of pregnancy. There are several documented regimens regarding Ovamet. The most common regimen is to take the Clomiphene (Clomid) starting on day 5 after the start of menses for 5 days ending on day 9.Another regimen is to start on day 4 through 8 and a recent publication indicates the Clomid can be taken on day 1 through day 5 with a very successful pregnancy rate. So regimen varies form doctor to doctor. You can follow your doctor's advise and go for USG scan/ovarian follicle study for monitoring after taking it. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.Best regards,Dr. Sagar ",hi m ity wife is going to take ovamet to trying to get pregnant but a doctor say starting take on 5th day of the cykel but her friend had used it on the 1 day of the cykel and she say start take it on the 1 th day of cykel whats the right ting to do? chris -119203,What causes pain on left side of abdomen with normal urine report?,HiIf I was your doctor I would advise Tab.Azithromycin 1000 mg -only one dose is enough for PID .In my opinion Dizziness is due to anemia-Get blood test for CBCDon't worry you would be well again ,"Hi there, over the last 8 months I have being suffering from sever dizziness to the point i cannot do normal daily life activities without having a dizzy episode. I have also had abdominal pain and previously had a PID, i took medications for that but think i may have it back. My doctor ignores me and just keeps pushing me away, what medications can u take to get rid of a PID? i need and want my life back." -134213,"Tiny, increasing pin pricks on legs, arms, back. Have allergies, mild eczema. History of mastectomy, saline implant fixed. Advice",allergic rhinitis you may be suffering from pollen or other allergy whih cause sneezingthe blockage of tube connecting eye and nose an cause the eye symptompsirritation of nose can cause sneezing or blockageneed to get xraypns waters view and consult allergy or nt doctor to find the cause and treat according to allergy guidelinesmean while use anti allergic tabs sypneomycin h ointment in nose bdsea water 2 drops each nose at nightanti allergic eye drops to control symptomps ,"Sir very soon I suffer from sneezing due to irritation in left nose due to it left eye becomes watery this will further result in fever with very shivering like I will have to take quilt in summer , one side sneezing other side nose will get blocked. I feel very suffocated while drinking water when above symptoms occurs. My depression gets increased" -255887,"Overlapped pill, no periods after finishing pack. Having brownish clots. Cause?","the symptoms that you describe are not usually associated with the mirena IUD. occasionally an infection might occur at the time of insertion, and it sounds like you were treated for that possibility when you had the antibiotics. it is possible that you are still in pain due to infection if the infection didn't respond to the antibiotics. that could've happened if you had an unusual or resistant organism causing the infection. I would imagine that they did cultures, and if this was the case then they should find it in the results and then thy would know which antibiotics to use. we now know that infections can be treated even without needing to remove the IUD. if they can't identify another organism, and the problem still doesn't improve, you will need to discuss with you doctor if the IUD should be removed anyway, or maybe they can identify another cause of the pain that is not associated with the IUD. I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any more questions, ","i had a mirena coil fitted 2 wks ago was hospitalised with low pelvic pain , scan showed coil was fitted low and had free fluid in uterus , was on iv antibiotics overnight then sent home. ive since been in pain still but have sneezed and had a popping sensation and pain increases, popping has happened twice this week, pain is quite bad now but have no blood loss" -188942,Fibromatosis in the arch of left foot. Is it tumour and does it require removal?,"First of all, you did not mention whether you had small cell cancer or not. Both have different treatment algorithms and outcomes. Small cell is generally more aggressive. Also, i would like to know if they removed the nodes or not and if they were involved by tumor or not (this would be in the biopsy report). If they were removed and are negative and the margins of resection are negative for tumor (this would mean that the tumor has been completely removed) then you would be in the 2nd stage (stage IIA technically but high risk due to large tumor size). So, i would recommend that you get further chemotherapy to decrease your chances of recurrence. The prognosis is good and you have a 70% chance of being cured. ","HiI had a VATS RUL lobectomy in August. I just found out is was a cancerous tumour. What is the difference between small cell and large cell lung cancer? The report says it s a grade 2, well differentiated. About 7 cm in size. Solitary.Also states: scattered pigmented macrophages in the air spaces and emphysema. What does all this mean in terms of survival and reoccurence? Thank you, Coleen" -144188,"Lower back hurt after falling. Stinging feeling while lifting leg. Cause of pain, stinging?","Hi, Based on the information the pain is in the back right side and it hurts only with deep breath, so their different possibilities , depending upon if you are male or female , as the sex is not mentioned and person going to gym I will assume your SEX as MALE and answer your question but in case of female , please ask the same question again and this time please mention the sex. CAUSE FOR MALE 1) It seems like the pain is from the fibrosis (condition that occurs after the operation and the healing happens with fibrous tissue, which are tough and elastic, so due to deep breathing it may cause some stretch and that is translated as pain) can use the over the counter pain reliever. 2) Kidney stone passing though the ureter (tube that connects the kidney to bladder here urine is collected) may cause pain. In such condition drinking good amount of water will help to flush the stone and decrease the pain but it may take some time , mean while over the counter pain killer can used to relive the pain if can't be tolerated) ****( *** (3) If your are female - other additional possibility is the pelvic inflammatory diseases can be one of the other cause , where an infection of the fallopian tube or any other part of reproductive track may be involved and for you need to take medical attention if possible) As you don't have insurance and you did filled for bankruptcy the conservative management mention above 1 & 2 will only choice remaining . None of them need urgent attention but in case of extreme pain / fever please call 911 / Local emergency services as the emergency services will be free in cases like yours. Hope it helps, ",i had my appendix remove on dec 10 ...i began going to the gym in march its been about four days now and i have severe pain in my lower right back and into my side and front but mostly in my back and inside it only hurts when i take a real deep breath i worked out and no pain just the deep deep breath any idea? no insurance to go to dr or hospital plus i just filed bankruptcy so i dont want to accumulate more debt...whats said is i dont even have the money to pay for an answer from you but thank you any way -58077,What causes pain in chest with weakness?,Hello Sunil and thanks for writing.I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. First of all relax and do not stress yourself with un necessary diagnosis. You have undergone all recommended tests and no cardiac anomaly has been found(as per the question information). You pain seems to be musculoskeletal in nature or it may even be due to psychological stress you are taking. You may consult a doctor and get yourself evaluated for cervical spondylosis and vitamin d deficiency as these are two common causes of such musculoskeletal pain. If that is the case suitable management plan would be started for you.In the mean while relax and focus on things other than illness and be cheerful always. ,"HI I am sunil kumar from delhi. I have some problem from last one year I have pain. the pain always. The pain is left side arm and chest. I am very scared. I fell beats in my whole body. I do these tests:ECG, ECO, TMT, Daibities, Chest Xray. Lipid Profile these all tests are ok I notice before some time my pulse rates are 90-100. is there any symptoms of heart attack or any other heart disease?Please suggest" -139303,What causes lower back pain and tiredness?,WHEATHER UR LOW BACK PAIN IS RADIATING TO BACK OF THIGH??? IF SO U NEED MRI SCAN OF LUMBO SACRAL SPINE ,"I have an hyperflex in my right leg (was evaluated by physio and doctor) brain scan were normal, I have a iliopsoas tendinitis, I have not been able to walk normally for 6 months. Pain is often in my very lower back. Is it just tendinitis causing this?" -167494,What to do for the stiffness in the wrist due to fracture?,hiYoumay consult a chest physician and have x ray done of the chest. If there is fluid collectio in pleura he may consider draining it to give relief.best wishes ,"I am 17 year old and when I was 10 I suffered from pleurisy, I get a random stabbing pain in my chest about 4 times a week, I carnt lay flat with my legs down because it feels like my ribs are going tight and it s uncomfortable also I can not lay in certain persons such as on my side for long because I get pain around the rib area and I get random pains all the time" -162475,Reason for swollen knee despite taking NSAID?,Site of pain and presence of bleeding are sure signs of vaginal injury which need gynecologist to evaluate the extent of injury.Now you should apply betadine solution for sterilization the site of injury. Take diclofen sodium 50 mg tablets twice daily for one week. ,Hi so I m a dancer and today I was learning a combo and I did the middle splits and I heard a pop like sound and at first I hurt really bad and I didn t know if I tore my vagina because I thought it was my vagina but I couldn t walk it hurt really bad then I came home and I farted and it hurt my butt so I realized it was my butt not my vagina but I m not sure if I tore it or what I did please help. -101947,Can air conditioners cause chest discomfort?,"Hello, * Per se reduced lung capacity will not affect energy level unless there is systemic involvement of multiple systems apart from lung. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Partially imaged right lung shows apparent pronounced volume losswith right hemidiaphragmatic elevation. This is part of the result of my MRI if Pectoralis Major muscle tear, which is torn. Will the reduced lung capacity affect energy level, because I get tired quickly and my thyroid levels are all showing in the mid range of being normal?" -98454,What could swollen lumps on belly button suggest?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having Sentinel pile producing this type of skin tag.It shows that there might be having internal hemorrhoids.Consult surgeon and get examined.Avoid constipation.Ok and take care. ","Okay so I have a little bit of a concern, well I didn t until I got on google. I have a flesh colored, little bigger than a peanut sized lump next to my anus. It isn t hard, and feels like loose skin. It developed (or I noticed it) when I was 6 months pregnant, Sept 2013. I never had issues with constipation and I assumed it was a hemorrhoid so I applied over the counter cream. Here it is over a year later and it s still there. It never hurts or bothers me, but what could this be?" -195298,Suggest remedy for persistent vomiting in children,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The symptoms that you have mentioned are suggestive of stomach infection. You should get the child examined by your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Deepak Patel ","My daughter is 4 yrs old. her stomach seems to be bloated everday, sometimes it goes off after her bowels but comes back the next day,her stools are hard and big, almost same size as an adult. She does eat as normal and no complains on any discomfort on her stomach, should it be a concern?" -50419,What does dominant left coronary artery system mean?,"Hellothank you for trusting HCMDear resting heart rate may be low in adults who are physically active(athletes).but doesn't cause any problem to them.elderly people more prone for slow heart rate faces problems.causes are sinus bradycardia ,nodal blocks, conduction blocks,metabolic problems (hypothyroidism).if your feeling tired,weak and dizziness you may need to consult your doctor. if your severe symptomatic avoid beta blockers,check for electrolytes,check for hypothyroidism.patient severe bradycardia may need peacemaker implant. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.take care ",I am taking Channel blockers and ARB s- Im 65 yrs old and my resting heart rate is 55. Im running 3 miles in 35 min plus 30 min elliptical as a workout every other dat. My heart rate during my 3 mile run is 159 to 162. Am I pushing it too hard. I feel good during run but tired for a bit later. I ve run all my life and am used to pushing it. Now recovering from torn meniscus. -43626,"Mild itching, exfoliation of skin on fingers after touching one with psoriasis vulgaris. Is it communicable?","Hello I would be pleased to answer your question . There is no sure shot treatment for Psoriasis . Non steroidal approaches to the treatment of psoriasis include Tacrolimus which should be applied on the areas involved . tacrolimus is an anti inflammatory which will help in reducing the inflammation . It is safe to be applied . Another applied creams include those which contain urea , moisturizing factors and Amylac applications . Thanks and take care ","Hey can you please tell me any sure shot remedy for psoriasis . I have it all on my hairline and a part of my forhead is also covered with. I have a small patch on my eye which doesn t look as bad as the forhead one. Also, I have it n my ears, back on the nape of my neck and even on my cleavage. Can someone please tell me what to apply and do. I don t want to use any steriod creams as I am 22 and dont want to mess myself up. Thanks" -77503,Can ragi be consumed by kidney stone patient?,"HiIf you are forming stones repeatedly, then you will need full metabolic evaluation which involves collecting your urine samples for 24 hours(two such samples to be collected) and tested for various things to identify the cause for stone formation. Please contact your urologist who will be able to arrange this for you. Also have the stone analysed as well. ",iam suffering with kidney stones from last two years and got the laser operation also and again the stone formation will take place in my kidneys .what the reason behild tht formation and if any body can do the analysis and find out the reason for tht stone formation ? -49763,What causes severe fluctuation in BP and heart beat?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The high readings of BP are not related to your weight gain or change in dietary habit. Increased BP is related to increasing age. But you definitely need treatment for your BP. Start with lowering salt in the diet and doing some exercise. You will also need medication for which you should meet your cardiologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,I changed my diet to be more plant based and eliminated dairy and red meat. As a result I lost 15 pounds. I went to two doctor appointments one day apart. One day my BP was 150/90. The next day 160/100. I took my BP today and it was 154/77. I do not have a history of high BP. What could be causing this after losing weight and eating healthier. Thanks for your response. -155122,Why is it hurting while changing the positions?,"Hello, Yes, it can be a side effect of the all out. Taking a blood and urine routine is of utmost importance now as there is a chance of chemical intoxication and this may lead to other symptoms. Visit a physician at the earliest and get the blood and urine routine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Hi , I have a friend who tried to drink allout yesterday however later she vomited twice . I was thinking of taking her to the doctor however she said she is normal but today she said she had a pain in one of her leg and butt. Is that due to All OUT intake.Please suggest." -138507,What causes chronic pain back pain despite taking Lortab?,"Hi,Is there is any tingling in your thighs? If there is, it is sciatica and you need firstly to take anti-inflammatory tds & vitamin B12 ampoules 3 day after day. ","I have had severe lower back pain that came on in the early morning when I awoke to it I had done nothing obvious the day prior to that I can recall that would give reason for any pain. it then progressed to get worse constantly as I just tried to do very little to over use it. By that evening it left me in bed completely immobilized in bed exactly where I have been since with the exception of absolute necessary trips to the bathroom due to the fact that it is most painful getting out of bed. Now I have had the mis-fortune of having passed 6 kidney stones over the years and at first I thought it might be that again because the pain can be very much the same to some extent from other lower back pains & kidney pains. But I am urinating somewhat normal and same with bowel movements which both have been affected by the trimmers and spasms that keep coming and going. I m not one for pain medication unless absolutely necessary because it just masks the pain and gives me a reason to accidently mis use whatever it is. This pain is lasting far longer day wise without fluctuating in strength as any kidney issue Ive had before and now it seems after it finally backed off a bit earlier today it is coming back on worse than before at this late hour and is radiating towards the front with out me giving it any reason as I have spent the last three days in bed. Im a Veteran and spent the Christmas with a kidney stone 8 years ago and don t wish to again unless I have to. Can you help me in any way about how much I should be concerned and what I should be concerned about systoms till after Christmas Day at least anyways. Now that I ve finally gotten to the part where they first mention anything about money after me having to go through all the pain of what it took for me to type this in being sincere with the belief I would at the minimum get a somewhat basic answer from a doctor who was genuine in being concerned about people and not the spare change he must be desperate enough to actually spend time doing this obviously because they cant get by being a regular doctor somewhere else because a good real doctor would do this in their spare time for free not only because that s really all one should ever have to pay for advice given without personal intervention but also that s all a real good doctor would charge for the very same advice if they really gave a shit. I would rather call my ex wife and wake her up, she is a nurse that I paid for long ago that still at least gives a shit about people, even her ex husband!!!!!" -183110,What should I do for learning disabilities in writing or Dysgraphia ?,"hello and wellcome to healthcare magic,please do cosult a neerologist and take opinion as he would examine you ,if you have weakness in left side of the body part ,or weakness of any bodypart with vomiting then this is to be taken very seriosly,take care ","On 27th Nov,2010, my friend had an accident, he suffered a head injury. CT scan shows: Small epidural haematoma in right temporal. small contusion right frontal and in left high posterior parietal . cerebral oedema is slightly increased. subarachnoid haemorrhage." -129580,How can allergic skin reaction be treated?,"hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.these allergic reactions can be easily treated in Ayurveda.Allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to particular substances called allergens. These allergens may be food, pollen, dust, drugs, molds, air-borne, dog, cat, mushroom, soy, gluten, etc. Sometimes, it may be for short times or continue for longer periods.before going for treatment we should focus on to prevention of this problem.The main causes of allergy are:-1. Infectious diseases at childhood2 .Pollution3 .Food allergies to peanuts, pecans, pistachios, pine nuts, and walnuts etc.4. Latex sensitivity5. Hereditary6 .Hives7. Eczema8. Redness9. Swelling 10 Abdominal crampsYou can go for these test for your allergies:-1. Upper endoscopy.2. Skin Test for allergy.3. Blood test for allergies-RAST and ELISA.4. Food allergy testing.Doing yoga will also help you in this issue,the yoga's like:-1.Matsyasana:- It is a good aasana for those people who suffer from asthma, bronchitis and other lungs ailment thereby relieves congestion.2. Sarvangasana:- It helps in clearing of exchange of gases through the nasal passage.3. Tadasana:- It improves concentration of mind and develop sense of balance.4. Padhastasana:- It improves concentration and helps to decongest the nose.5. Trikonasana:- It systematically revitalizes the entire body.6. Padmasana:- It induces mental calmness and helps to bring about physical health and mental equilibrium on permanent basis.7. Bhujangasana:- It expands the chest more than usual, helping to improve one’s breathing.8. Paschitmoasana:- It tones all the abdominal organs, including the liver, pancreas, spleen, kidney and adrenal glands thus helps to mental calmness.9. Pavan Muktasana:- It relieves from abdominal ailments associated with malfunctioning of inefficient organs.You can see these yoga aasan in the internet for better understandings.Simple home remedies for allergy which you can do yourself at home itself:-1. Warm water gargling with salt helps to treat it.2. For inflamed eyes, use the mixture of lime+ mallow + chamomile tea.3. Quince + Honey + Lemon show a good impact on the throat.4. Eye irritation may be reduced washing it through cold water.5.Keep yourself away from allergens.6. Hot shower is effective to ward off allergen and may be used as skin.7. Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from pollen, mites, dust etc.8. Dust mites favour humid place that may spur the condition.9. Hay, straw and grass burning may make allergic patient vulnerable to the disease.10. For congested and inflammatory nose, use peppermint tea.11. Paste of sandalwood + lime juice, a best bet for the affected area.diet advice:- 1. Eat at least 2 hours before going to bed.2. Drinking warm water or herbal teas throughout the day is beneficial.3. Heavy foods including dairy products, fried foods, cold foods, rice, beans and legumes should be avoided.4. The use of spices, pickles and chilies in cooking should also be minimized Honey, nuts and seeds can be taken in moderate amount.5. Avoid excessive or physically demanding exercise.6.Bitter substance should be taken regularly.Ayurvedic medicines are having best results in allergic reactions take any of this will give good results:-1. Mahasudarshan Ghan Vati :- 1-0-1 AFTER FOOD.2. Panchnimba Churna:- 1 - 2 teaspoon with water twice a day.3. Raktashodhak Syrup:- 2 Spoon daily before bed.4. Haridrakhandam:- 10-15 grams twice daily with lukewarm milk.Children: ½ of the adult quantity.Hope this info was helpful.stay healthy,stay safe. ","Hello - my daughter, who is 17 years old, has white blisters on her tonsils and a rash all over her body (face, neck, arms, stomach, back and legs) She does not have a temperature, nor a headache. Doctor took blood and her WBC was slightly high 11.9, but everything else was normal range. I have given you an overview below of what has occurred. We have been to the doctor three times Sept. 21st, 26th and 29th). The first trip to the doctor s office, was for a sore throat and white blisters on tonsils. NP prescribed amoxicillin and cetirizine. This did not clear up the sore throat or blisters. Second trip to the doctor s office was on Sept. 26th. Doctor prescribed a stronger dose of antibiotic (Cefdinir) and Prednisone. On Thursday, Sept. 28th, my daughter developed a rash, but only on her chest and stomach, a little bit on her face. I called the doctor s office and the nurse said to stop taking the Cefdinir and Prednisone - no doctors were in (it was 4pm) and I made an early morning appointment for Friday, Sept. 29th. By Friday, the rash spread to her back, arms and legs (as well as still on her face, chest and stomach). The doctor thought it might be mononucleosis or possibly Herpes. He took blood and sent me the results this morning (Saturday, Sept. 30). So here we are and I still do not know what she has or how to treat it. Can you help me? Thanks very much for any response. Linda Brocuglio" -164141,How to treat dislocation in hip followed by hip replacement?,HelloThis pain w ill subside after few days.You may have good relief with physiotherapy like IFT [Interferential therapy] and TENS[Transcutaneous electrostimulation] along with ultrasound.So if possible you can start that.You can wait for a week more and then you may consult your doctor.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ,"I have had 3 stents put instents ther had to be cleaned out on May 19th . have been doing good. up until 2 days ago. th groin area is hurting especially when I Walk. I have tried heat and ice. there is no swelling or knot, could there be something else going on or has it not had time to heal?" -112093,What could cause prolonged chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.In my opinion you may have pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). Because your symptoms like chest pain on coughing, sneezing and deep breathing are characteristic of pleurisy.So we need to rule out possible causes of pleurisy first.Following are the possible causes for pleurisy.1. Pneumonia2. Pleural effusion3. Tuberculosis.So get done chest x ray to rule out above causes.If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much. It is mostly muscular pain. So start painkiller and muscle relaxant.But better to rule out pleurisy first.So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. ","Ive had bronchitis for a little over two weeks. Im now done with my meds and still coughing horribly. Also I now have an extremely horrible pain right below my right breast. It hurts to breath, cough, sneeze, or move my right arm or even bend. What could this be?" -35772,Any chance of pregnancy by penis touching vulva?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.In the heat of excitement, there is every possibility of the pre cum containing sperms. When in close contact with the vagina or vulva, its deposition cannot be ruled out. Therefore there is a possibility of getting pregnant even if you did not have penetrative sex. I suggest your partner take an iPill if it is still within 72 hours from having your incident.Hope this helps ","Hi doc, yesternight what exactly happened was that I and My partner were naked and hugging each other and i had a pre-cum earlier at that time but didn't proceed as our wish but now we both aren't sure whether my penis touched her slit or not, even if it would have done then on the top or so side of the vulva [we both are virgins]. Will see get pregnant?ase type your query here..." -132525,Can paint fumes increase allergies?,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.If despite of using levolin and budecort inhalers he is having cough, it means his asthma is not under control.Before straightway jumping to increase medications, I would like to make sure that your brother is using the inhalers with right technique. A proper co-ordination between hand & breathing is very important for right use of inhalers. If he is not using a spacer with inhaler, I would suggest to use it. I put emphasis on correct technique and device so much, because without it, drug does not reach to the lung in correct amount.However, if the technique and device are correct, I would suggest to add tablet montelukast as a controller medication.I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist in Jaipur, who may suggest him allergy testing after detailed history. Based on results of allergy tests, he may suggest specific allergen immunotherapy which works on immune system to modify the allergy response.Hope this will help you.Wish your brother the best of the health.Regards. ","Hi, may I ask u a question..my younger brother is 9 year old n he z suffering from asthma allergy since last 3 years..but now this allergy has turned worse..he z using levolin and budecort inhaler ..but somehow his coughing is not under control and he is complaining of chest pain as well..i m from jaipur..please sugest whum should i consult?" -251545,"No periods yet, sore breast, headache, back pain, thick white discharge with odor, hpt negative. Pregnant?","Hello,Here, chance of being pregnant is quite high. You need to undergo one home pregnancy test if period is delayed more than 7 days. Blood test for beta-HCG is required to confirm the same. Early pregnancy test is less significant.Following test reports, you can consult with gynecologist for next line management. Take proper treatment of UTI, drink plenty of water, maintain genital hygiene properly, practice safe sex in future. Good luck. ","Hello! I am curious to if I'm pregnant or is it just a uti. I had unprotected sex last Friday, day of my ovulation but he did not go inside. However the following Sunday day after my last fertile day, he did. Since then my breast have been very sore and fully and currently still are very sore. I have a uti right now but im not sure if my tiredness,loss of appetite, dizziness, nausea, and abdominal pain is from the uti. I went to doctor and they stated it was to early to determined if I'm pregnant or not,but since ovulation my breast never stopped hurting. They usually stop then a couple days before af they are sore. Being 8dpo this is worrying me.Thank you!" -30800,Kindly clarify my CT scan reports of lung nodule.,"Hi,  Welcome to icliniq.com. For further information consult a radiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/radiologist ","Hi doctor, For lung nodules, in the last three years, I had three scans with different radiologists. I would like to get it checked by one radiologist for any actual growth or changes that would indicate cancer. Does the lung nodule getting bigger? Due to my low platelet count, a lung biopsy is more dangerous for me than for a normal person. Kindly help." -200165,Suggest remedy for headache and running nose in an infant,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of fever and loose motion which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis which is a type of viral infection. It could be due to electrolyte imbalance in body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to give proper rest to child. You should have plenty of fluids to rehydrate. You should give child diet rich in fibres and proton pump inhibitors. You should give diet rich in multivitamins. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done to find out underlying cause of your condition whether bacterial or viral and start treatment accordingly. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-5 days. You should do tepid sponging as well. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Hi, my baby is 4 month old she had fever and loose motion last month i consulted doctor fever has gone but she is having loose motion frequency has reduced but she is still having loose motion it has been a month now and in last few days blood is coming in loose motion. Kindly reply i am concerned" -206010,What is the treatment for frequent bowel movements?,"Hi....it is quite common for the kids with EBV to have abdominal distension due to enlarged liver and spleen. But if the distension is gradually increasing, I suggest you get back to the physician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","My almost 2 year old has EBV, with the symptoms being enlarged liver and spleen. This was diagnosed about 2 weeks ago. Since then his belly was going down in size, now it is swollen again and he is not eating much and seems to be in discomfort and not sleeping well. Should i go back to ED?" -204801,Is it normal to have a bump in a 5 month old baby after falling down?,"Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.The nebulisation dose is small compared to oral dose,It directly reaches lungs gives immediate effect.I do not come across any side effects specially when administered 2 times daily.Some side effects are re ported when overdose is given for a prolonged time.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","hi my daughter is 17 months old ,is suffering from cold and cough i am giving her asthtalin expectorant syrup and coriminic syrup for cold and nubilizing her 2 times daily last 5 days but cough is not completely out i am concern about any side effect." -14506,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -130709,Are allergic medications advisable with running low grade fever?,"Hi good morning,No auto immune diseases have no connection with food or any kind of allergy.See , this disease is a abnormal immune response to certain substance or tissue which are already present in human body termed as autoimmune.Right So by its name they are nothing to do with anyother external allergic factor. ","Hi I am a 42 year old woman. As a child I was always prone to allergies. Milk in particular - nausea, vomiting , etc. I fell pregnanet 9 years ago and during my pregnancyI was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes. My thyroid also stopped working. A year ago I contracted alopecia aratea. I have been having more dairy products in the last year, could all my auto immune dysfunctions be caused by food allergies such as a milk allergy?" -219689,Had mouth surgery. Having trouble speaking and swallowing. Can I drink following one another?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing hcm forum.Dryness of cheeks may be due to-xerostomia,diabetes,salivary gland disorders,oral lesions like lichen planus,oral submucous fibrosis.I would suggest you to get a thorough clinical evaluation done.Salivary substitutes has to be administered.Take plenty of fluids as well as nutritious diet including fruits and leafy vegetables to keep yourself nourished.Maintain oral hygiene well.Avoid anxiety and stress.Take vitamin becosules as well as iron supplements.Hope this helps. ","Hi doctor, Could you, please, tell me what is the reason that inside my cheeks, especially the left side feeling like dry sand paper? I don t smoke , no STDs , don t drink. It seems like it is spreading slowly, but there is no pain, no swolling, no blisters or white patches . Just seems like the wetness of the tissue is gone. Please, help understand what can it be. thank you for possible help..." -22666,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -162217,What could be the possible treatment for the Sciatic nerve being pinched by Vertebrae?,In my opinion you have warfarin side effects which is leg swellingask your doctor if there is an alternativeGood Luck. ,well my whole right leg swells up and i take warfrin and i was taking loveknox with the warfrin but not anymore.The doctors did surgery something called the blood clot buster but it didnt work.I cant really walk around for a longtime or stand for a longtime what do you call this type of condition -158836,Why having stiffness in knee with swelling in feet after injection to increase WBC count?,"Hello,Yes, this tablet is prescribed for anemia. We can any multi-vitamin tablets for the prescribed duration of months. However, usage beyond its prescription usage is not advisable.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah ","Hello ,My mom's been prescribed MECOFOL PLUS NF capsules..She is suffering from osteoporosis and cytica because of menopause. Are there any side effects.??I am sorry...but i don't have any online bank account and i don't want my mom to know that i am worried so i can't ask her either.." -68487,What could swelling of fingers and redness on them?,HIThanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. First issue is whether you should get Rabies Vaccination or not ? Was it a pet dog or a Vaccinated Dog ? Can you observe the dog for 10 days. If the dog is vaccinated or if nothing happens to the dog in 10 days then no need for Rabies Vaccination. But if the dog dies within 10 days then you need to get Rabies Vaccination for you. Also get a Tetanus Shot for yourself . Hope this answers your query. Hope you find this information useful.Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask. Happy to help you. Regards. ,"Hello, I got a minor dog bite this evening its just like a finger nail mark but a little bit deeper under my chin where I had previous stitches from a dog bit when I was 2 years old ( 18 years ago) . Its hurts around it but the bite itself is tingling and numb on and off since. Not sure if I should be worried or if its just because its fresh , I have put polysporn on it and a bandaid." -160962,What causes shoulder pain while lifting the arm?,"Respected User, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.Yes whiplash can cause headache and dizziness definately.Thanks for using Health care Magic and viewing my answer.RegardsWishing you a fast and speedy recovery from whiplash.Bye Dear take care. ","I was in a car wreck 3 weeks ago and diagnosed with whiplash. Today I have had a headache all day (which I have had since the wreck) but also I have been getting dizzy, especially if I bend my head to the right. This is new for me, could this be a new symptom from the whiplash?" -223947,What causes burning sensation in scrotum?,"Hello, Scrotal masses are abnormalities in the bag of skin hanging behind the penis (scrotum). The scrotum contains the testicles and related structures that produce, store and transport sperm and male sex hormones. Scrotal masses might be an accumulation of fluids, the growth of abnormal tissue, or normal contents of the scrotum that have become swollen, inflamed or hardened. Scrotal masses need to be examined by a doctor, even if you're not in pain or having other symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","hi, i just went to the toilet and i just realised i had a small ring of tiny red spots on the bottom of my bellend, also at the beginning of my penis was a big spot like thing yellow/reddy i squeezed it and yellow like puss came out? can you help im scared" -237308,What to do for abnormal behavior?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Even though your symptoms do correspond to anxiety disorder in one look, you should also understand that these symptoms can also come fore because of disappointment. I sincerely suggest that you could be a victim of your own negative thinking. Disappointment which arises out of unforeseen life events do bring such symptoms like sadness, irritation, anger, lethargy, lack of interest, lack of appetite etc. Please understand this fact and make sure to introspect. Talking to your friends, out door activities and being creative should give you relief. Find the reason for your disappointment and consult a psychologist if need be. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","irritation feels like my skin is crawling, angry lost my temper three times today already, started tidying with music on and then just turn it off stopped cleaning n layed down shoutin at my cats they are annoying me. want people to leave me alone? i keep feelng like this im not going to my doctor because he is not nice. my whole body is itching or tingling." -4771,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -188366,"Lump on left side of rib cage, tender, painful, cancer ?","Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.It seems like this is terminal stage of malignant disease unfortunately. I suppose that he is not a candiadate for surgical procedure anymore and he is probably too weak for chemotherapy so the tretament is paliative and it is hard to predict his life expectancy. it is most important now to fight against pain an dinfections and give him emotional support.Wish you good health. Regards ",i have a friend who has stage 4 colon cancer spread to liver and lung he has survived about 5 years his bowel keeps on getting twisted and he vomits because of it they know have found a hole in the stomach he has a baghe is back at sloan kettering conscious in a good mood but has a morphine drip is this the final stage of life for him -176407,What causes weakness in hands leading to poor grip?,"Hello!I read the question and understand your concern.In my opinion the troubles you have may be related to a brain problem. It may be a benign condition called transient global amnesia or just stress . Low blood flow to the brain , an ischemic transitory attack or a even a tumor may cause these problems.I would recommend you to go to the doctor, have a neurological examination, a cardiologist consult and a full blood work up. Your blood pressure is high.If the problem persists an EEG and brain MRI may be necessary to rule out serious underlying causes to this situation.Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka ","i just had an episode. I ve been having dizzy spells for a while no couple of weeks. Today I was at the store getting coffee. I don t remember paying or driving home. When I got home I had crapped my pants in the truck, no recollection of doing that. I was all discombobulated. Confessed and seemingly locked out of my house, I had left the keys in the ignition of my truck weird. I ve had a couple of dizzy bouts since then, what do you think? My girl friend came home unexpectedly and took me to cvs for blood pressure check. first reading was 144over 103 pulse 71. 141 97 69 last reading was 143 107 . What should I do" -191062,Lung shadow is it cancer?,"Hi Colleen, Welcome to HCM. Most likely it is nothing to worry about, since it is not causing any problem such as itching or pain. Just wait for about a Weeks time and see if it goes away of it's own. If it is persisting it would be a better idea to consult a dermatologist and let him examine the lesion and advise proper treatment for that condition. Wishing you all the best. ",Hi I just noticed like a day or two ago I have a black dot on my neck.It has a red bump under it though but it doesn't itch.I'm a little worried.I do have freckles and have been in the sun the last few weeks... -178065,What causes the posterior bulging at C3 and C4?,"Hello. The position in which your spine is least loaded is the lateral decubitus position, where in you lie down on your side with your legs folded 60-90 degrees at the hip and knee joints. Make sure to support your neck with a firm pillow so as to keep it straight. I suppose you could be comfortable travelling this way in business class. About the accommodation...I think the type of mattress ...firm/soft doesn't really matter much. Otherwise, things that are proven to help your pain in the long term are exercises, physio-TENS and acupuncture. Hope this helps. ","I have degenerative disc disease up and down my entire spine. If back is not properly supported for more than l or 2 hours, I get pain. I need tips on airplane travel, and hotel room accomodations for those like me who need good back support, from my neck to my sacrum." -96626,What is the lump on the inside of the lower lip?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma, neurofibroma or dermatofibroma on your back. Or you may have some other soft tissue tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I have a marble like lump on the right side of my lower back that has been there for several months, it feels at times as if there are two of them. I went to the dr and he said that if they do not go away to seek another opinion. Could this be a muscle spasm or something more serious?" -10877,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -222892,What causes elevated high blood pressure levels post recovery from leg amputation?,the losartan you started taking is a safe drug. but as you started taking it too late after prescribing.as you increased the dose from 50mg to 75 mg on your own assuming BP as increased is not advisable. SINCE YOU STARTED IT SICE 2 WEEKS YOU NEED TO WAIT FOR THE REDUCTION IN BP..AND YOU NEED TO DECREASE TH SALT CONTENT IN YOUR FOOD AND DO EXERCISE FOR 45 MIN DAILY.COME BACK TO 50 MG AND RECHECK THE BP AFTER 2 WEEKS . ,"Hi I was diagnosed with high BP about 6 months ago,and just started taking my meds again 2 weeks ago,I am currently on Losaratan 50mg and I don t think they are working,I am consistently feeling dizzy and out of it,I took another 25mg,but I still get the same,my blood pressure right before I am going to sleep is 133/84,I just want to figure out what s going on with me or if this is normal,please help,I just want to feel better." -36947,Taking prenatal vitamins. Trying to concieve. Got IUD removed. Passing chunks of blood. What could it be?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. After a PAP smear if there is any inflammation of the cervix, slight bleeding might be seen for next 2-3 days. Please do not worry as this bleeding is likely to subside on its own without any treatment. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","i started taking prenatal vitamins 2 days ago trying to.concieve. my last period was about 3 weeks ago after i had an IUD removed. I bled for a couple of days and it stopped. i went to,my gyno 2 days ago for a pap smear . i lightly bled and now the.blood is a dark then bright red followed by clots or chunks of stuff. what could it be?" -12217,Can excess screen viewing lead to flash blindness kind of visual disturbance?,"Hello. I understand your concern. There are not many conditions which can give rise to the feeling of being blinded by a camera flash for 24 hours. A few of the conditions which can give rise to periodic flashes of light are retinal detachment, posterior vitreous detachment, ocular migraine and aura of migraine. None of these conditions can cause a flash of blinding light for 24 hours. But in case you are referring to episodic blindness, there are several causes like prodromal stages of retinal blood vessel disorder, migraine, Raynaud's disease, intermittent glaucoma and carotid artery stenosis (for which the ultrasound neck is done). I feel that the cause may be neurological and related to the blood supply. In case you need further information, please send me a scanned copy of your doctors records or tests reports. I will do my best to help you. ","Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I work with computer eight hours per day, I was wearing contact lenses for 15 years, glasses for eight years prior to that. I go to yearly checkups with my optician and physician. I eat healthy foods and exercise daily. I have healthy BMI, no known diseases, no known allergies, and no medications. Eye diseases in my family: Retinal detachment, glaucoma. And my brother had frequent episodes of ocular migraines in his youth with migraine plus visual pattern. Before five months, I had an episode with my eyes. I was watching TV in the evening, suddenly I could not read the subtitles on the screen. They were blurred. I checked my phone and I could not focus my eyes to read my screen. I felt partially blinded. I also noticed I lacked some part of my viewing field. I looked at my arms while waving them up and down, and I could not see my right hand in my right eye in a certain position at about 3 feet distance. I would summarize it saying I had partial loss of vision in parts of my right eye and I was blinded like by a camera flash in both eyes. This lasted for 20 minutes. I was worried it might be something serious, so after talking to my doctor I ended up at the hospital. They took an MRI scan, had an eye doctor check my eyes and they used ultrasound on my neck. They could not find anything. I told them early that my younger brother had experienced ocular migraines when he was younger, so the doctors gave me the same diagnoses after the tests could not give any other answers. I will also add that prior to this episode I had for a while dry eyes and polyps on my right eyelid. I have never had this before. I have always been health conscious, so after this incident, I read a lot about this and implemented several things. I always sleep a minimum of 8 hours. I do not skip meals, eat foods. I have read that these are beneficial for eyes: Meditation and exercise to reduce stress. For the past two weeks, I have been experiencing almost every evening that my eyes are irritated by all screens. It has not been too bad, so it has just been in the back of my mind. But this weekend it got so bad I was blinded like by the flash of a camera for 24 hours straight. During this time, it was extremely sensitive to any lights, from screens to candles. I went to the general practitioner early today to have his opinion. I woke up with this same blinding flash disturbance and had it while I was at the doctor. He seemed clueless because these symptoms during this past week do not go that well with the diagnosis of ocular migraines that typically last 20 minutes to an hour. Also, I never have migraines. I just have the vision disturbance. My doctor has referred me back to the hospital and the eye doctors there. I wait for them to schedule it. My question is if you know what this could be and what I can do to limit these episodes. I am at a point now that this disturbs my work and I struggle to find the advice. I need to go forward. The eye doctor at the hospital, my general practitioner and my optician all say screen use has nothing to do with this. But none of them can give me advice on what to do." -147302,Suggest treatment for low hemoglobin and tingling in feet and fingers,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Yes, iron deficiency leads on to anemia and this will cause fatigue, tiredness, breathing difficulty, bone pains, palpitations etc.2. You need to get your hemogram done to identify the anemia and type of anemia. Hope you have no bleeding in urine or stools. Get your iron studies done for confirmation of iron deficiency.3. Improve iron in diet through fish, egg, ragi. Also take iron supplements along with Vit C to improve absorption. Check reticulocyte count after 15 days to see for improvement. Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","Even though I am sleeping well each night, I am still feeling like I have had no sleep for days, I have no energy at all and am finding it hard to concentrate could I be low in iron - this seem to have come on me all of a sudden over the last two days." -235190,Is Tancodep suitable for severe depression and constant suicidal thoughts?,take counseling from clinical psychologist. it appears to be depression and he is having anxiety neurosis. donot take any medication without consultation with phychiatrist since it is a psychological problem. ,"My brother has been suffering severe depression, lost 200lbs, has signs of elhiemer s. He cant walk for well and he is now in diapers. My family thinks its alhiemers. I know he mentioned to me about 4 years ago that he was able to get as much oxicoton as he wants from his doctor. A year ago he called me all upset cause he said he had to change his sobriety date after havig 23 years clean and sober. I believe a year ago when he told me this, he was trying to kick painkiller addiction and had major side effects to where it leads his condition now. He says he doesn t want to live. My mom and his wife was diagnosed with cancer over a year ago. That is a reason to be depressed. this with the combination of kicking painkillers, I believe is why he is in the condition he is now. Could I be right?" -97345,What is the cause and treatment for lump in the center of chest?,"Hi, thanks for writing to us!In the present case of recurrent lump on the back of head of your son, if I were your consulting physician, I would also just say you, 'nothing to worry!'As per your description, it disappeared some times back and now it re-appeared; therefore it is simply an enlarged lymph node due to infection in local regions like scalp, ear, throat, neck etc...!However, sometimes it could be converted into an abscess or may harbor tuberculosis and needs treatment...Take caution not to get him injured there as this might invite infection.Please do an FNAC test for confirmation and plan line of treatment if needed at all!Hope you got your answer. Please feel free to write to us if any more queries.Wishing your son good health! ",When my son was 4 months old we noticed a small lump like a blister on the back of head. I took him to the Doctor who said it was a lymph node and not to worry. It went down but has now at 6 months come back we have also noticed it is weeping. Should we b worried? -208663,Is antibiotics required for a child when got hurt in nails?,"The history of falling is probably unrelated to the feverishness and lethargy. But pain from the fall could have some relation. Moreover, vomiting even 2 days after a fall raises concerns about head injury.It is likely that he is suffering from a viral infection independant of his fall. If fever does not get controlled with tylenol, you may give Meftal P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective in controlling fever. It is better to visit a pediatrician and get him investigated since he is lethargic. ","16 month old fell hard when walking and hit forehead on wood floor two days ago. Has a bruise but acting normal since. This morning he woke up with fever, has thrown up and is lethargic. Fever goes up to 103.5 and goes down with Tylenol but goes back up before next dose. Could fever be from head injury?" -46004,How to treat swelling after a rash that lasts for 24-36 hours?,"Hi,I can understand your concern for the itchy rash on back of neck and fingers. I can make a possibility of Allergic dermatitis. In Allergic dermatitis there are eruptions along with moderate itching and in more aggravated cases there is appearance of more redness which persist for more than multiple of days.The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications.You can apply medium potency steroid cream application of fluticasone cream. You can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth. Go for your routine blood test and check for any abnormality in hemoglobin level and thyroid statusTake care. ",Hi I have a rash on the back of my neck in two spots one near my hair line right in the middle which is small like in size but a bigger bump and then two whole fingers (side ways) below it is a lil bigger patch but low in height ways...it doesnt itch it burns....what is this or what may have caused it... -56116,Suggest remedy for high bp,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you are right. Metoprolol can cause skipping of heart beats and bradycardia (low heart rate). Actually, metoprolol is betablocker drug. Along with antihypertensive action, it also decreases conduction, hence it decreases heart rate. When dose is hight, it can cause skipping of beats. So pumping of heart us less and hence blood circulation in the body decreases. So you feel weakness, tiredness etc. So better to consult your doctor and replace metoprolol with another antihypertensive drug like amlodipin or telmisartan. These drugs are not having any effect on conduction of heart. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",my heart has ben skipping a beat it feels like i have had it happen before but for a few min then it goes away but here lately its been doing it almmost non stop for 2 days i have some what high blood presure i take 25 mg of metoprollol but it doesnt feel like when i foreget to take my medicine because when i for get to take it my heart feels like its racing or beating to fast i tried one in the morning and one at night but i think that made me feel like my heart was going to stop! so i didnt think it has anything to do with my blood pressure. now with my heart feeling like it skips a beet it makes me feel week and tiered -89117,What is the reason for elevated liver enzymes even after stopping alcohol consumption?,hey my suggestion is stop alcohol completely . and start using antacids like omeprazole . and about food you better avoid spicy food and take high dietary fiber food . i won't say avoid rice completely decrease rice consumption and replace with fiber food .avoid fatty food and consult gastroenterologist for further advice if you are continue sly bothered with same symptoms . get well soon ,"I had acute reflex eusophogitis and bleeding ulcer 18 months back. Cured with endoscopic procedure i.e. filling the places with Adrenalin etc. But I have now bloating stomach, lack of apetite and constipaton. I am also told now I have Fatty liver level-2. I have been on medicines from 1997 to now after bypass surgery. I take 120 ml alcohol thrice in a week and mostly rice eater. What is your suggestion?" -242202,What causes bed wetting incidents after taking saphris for bipolar disorder?,"hithanks for using healthcare magicPanic attack is a psychological disorder and it happens due to underline stress. It usually happens due to conflict in unconscious mind. I have seen mostly patients have panic attack at night.That may be due to unconscious thought run at night during dreaming state. In panic attack, all test would come normal. for treatment u need a antidepressant and benzodiazepine. Consult a psychiatrist for further treatment. thanks ","Panic like attacks usually at night, rapid heart beat, dull aching pain in upper sternum, area above left and right breast bone, pain in upper shoulder area, temperature swings from hot to cold, shaking, anxiety. Normal ecg's, bloodwork, stress test, holter, MRI of head and chest xray." -215014,How can swollen tonsils with ear ache and gum sensitivity be treated?,Hello and welcome to HCMi have read your query and understand your concern. as you mentioned its more than one month since the wisdom tooth extracted.by this time the extraction should have healed.in some case of more traumatic wisdom tooth extraction slight pain is normal and it can take more time to heal.blister can be due to some other reason also.if i were your treating doctor i would advice you to use a chlorohexide mouth wash.for pain oragel can be applied to the affected area. usually it will subside within 4-5 days .if the problem persist or increases i would suggest you to visit your dentist.hope this ans your query. take care.RegardsDr. Shesh ,"My daughter age 16 had wisdom teeth pulled on June 16 and she recovered well. Four days ago we were on vacation and she was complaining of some pain (rated it a 3 on a 10 point scale). Tonight we are home and now she is complaining about a blister near the lower extraction site. When I looked in her mouth it looks like a blister, puffy, punish white near the extraction site on the gum, near her cheek. Should I be concerned?" -238942,Suggest remedy for over thinking and getting hyperactive,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Lot of things happen in our life. Past is to be treated as past. When a positive incident happen in our life, we learn positive lesson. When a negative incident happens we learn POSITIVE lesson. The incident may be negative, but the lesson is positive. Why to think about the incident? Why not to think about the lesson we learnt. That is irony. Learn to forget negative incidents.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","when i was a child , my step father was.not nice, he did things that you should not. but as i got older i got over it, i moved away and ha a great life overseas. but now im in a serious relationship and im always stressed out and paranoid and angry i say things and do thing ivve never ever one before of thought of before and i hate my self , an i find my self back to the 11years old girl thinking it was all my fault. how can i completely clear my past from my head? i moved on when i move away but now im back its haunting me ." -113863,Suggest treatment for lupus & fibromyalga,Good evening mam..well cognitive impairment is very Much a part of the lupus.. Rather it s the most common neurological.problem. I will suggest you consult your doctor and get an MRI brain done just to rule out any other cause for the same. You may need acceleration of therapy for a while. Hope this was useful ,"Hello. I m a 38 year old female diagnosed with Connective Tissue Disorder/Lupus. One symptom that is stumping my primary and neurologist is I have episodes of cognitive impairment. Just as quickly as if someone turned off the light switch, something happens where I feel my brain functions slow down, accompanied by sweating, slow speech. Had normal EEG. I also had an EKG recently that showed an extra heart beat (when I feel flutters ), and RBBB, but the docs say this is normal. I just had an episode occur while at a routine visit with my primary. Blood Sugar was 97 (I tend to have hypoglycemic events, which is why she checked). We were having a great conversation and I felt really good until this episode occured, suddenly. Any suggestions on what could be causing these episodes, that I can talk with my doc about?" -234694,"How can i stop masturbation, increase body weight and improve memory power?","The condition described by you is probably congenital abnormality known as hupospadias. The condition is present since birth and may not come to notice if the abnormal opening is just near glans of the penis. One thing that puzzles me that you did not mention about your urinary stream. Urinary stream is generally affected in hypospadias.In my view present yourself to examination of your opening, to a surgeon so that he can assess the problem and can guide you as per requirement.Thanks ",I have a hole in the side of my penis and I can pull skin back and see a tunel under my penis head the ends at the underside of penis where there is a hole there. I feel like I could put something through the whole its on the left side of my penis and it goes from a little over halfway around my head the the middle where my urethra is. It looks like a passage and it has been bugging me emotionally for awhile -816,"With respiratory problem, is it wise to plan gallbladder operation?",Hi. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, My mother was diagnosed to have acute cholecystitis. She is 65 years old and is suffering from respiratory and heart problem. One mild stroke also happened around two years back. She had recently failed pulmonary function test. Will it be wise to plan gallbladder operation? Please reply." -73136,What causes infertility?,yes you can be a mother. no need to loose hope. just go for ivf. it will solve your problem. you can also choose surrogacy if their is a problem in conception. take care. i wish you will be mother soon. hope my answer helped you. do not forget to rate the answer. ,"Hi, I am 31 years old, 5 ft 1 , 139 lbs. I have fertility issues but doctors have not been able to diagnosed why I cannot become pregnant. I have a history of thyroid issues and currently taking levothroxin. Also just diagnosed with high prolactin and taking bromocriptine. I was told that the high prolactin could be the reason for making it difficult to get pregnant. Can I still get pregnant with these issues?" -101305,Does swelling near navel indicate swollen lymph nodes?,Hi. These look to be ganglion. They are usually self limiting. Occasionally they cause more pain and restrict the movements of the wrist indicating too much pressure inside. Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment. He may inject steroid or advise you an excision. There are high chances of recurrence. ,"Hi, I have a lump on both my wrists and on my right hand every couple of months it gets guide painful. It feels like a bone and I can't use my hand properly when I get the pain. Do you know what it could be and what I can do to get ride of it instead of wearing a bandage every month?" -161187,Why am I having pain in my right knee?,"Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. From your given history you mentioned standing for a long time this allows blood stasis and swelling of your feet , it also causes pain due to decreased venous return while standing for long times . You may wear some compression stockings if you have swelling , hot massages with topical anti inflammatory gels , elevation of your ankles above a pillow while resting will be helpful . To decrease the need to your medication you may avoid heavy lifting , overweight , vigorous movements and wear flexible comfortable shoes will be effective for now . If your pain persists i suggest you visit your physician for proper evaluation and management . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,Any further clarifications feel free to ask. ","Extra bone growed in both the ankles, due to this pain is coming while walking, not able to walk & stand for much time, medicines are also taken by consulting orthopedician, they have suggested Maxgalin 75mg tab & Altraday While taking medicine pain was reduced & when stoped pain will remain same." -120763,What causes pain from lower abdomen to back?,"Hi.Your liver problems is over.The most probable causes of pain in the right lower abdomen are: Appendicitis, colitis, or any inflammatory pathology related to the internal structures. The best way to get a diagnosis is to undergo a clinical examination, ultrasonography , a trial with a course of an antibiotic and metronidazole, bolld, urine and stool tests. The reports of the investigation will decide the further course of action. ",i am a 27 year man. i am sufferring from slight pain in my right lower abdomine. 3 month ago my sgpt & shot ware high(114& 58). i have done usg of my abdomine but nothing is found. doctor gave me viboliv & golbi300. with those medicine i controlled my sgot sgpt. but now after 2 month i am feeling unsual in my right lower abdomine. what should i do? -38999,How to remove pimples and marks ofrom the face ?,"hi neethu, pimples are of various types like black heads, white heads, pus filled ones and even large nodules. every type has a different drug which acts the best way. so, if u can mention the type of pimple u r having, its easy to advice a medicine. dermadew cream is only a moisturizer and it doesnt act on pimples and it may increase the oiliness and aggrevate pimples. so, stop using it. if u have only few pimples and along with pus filled ones, u can apply CLINMAX-A cream which contains 2 tubes. *Apply tube 1 in the morning over the pimples.leave on. *In the evening, apply little amounts of tube 2 first over the pimples.wait for 5min.then apply the tube 1 again over it. if u feel any irritation,wash after 2hrs. Use them for 3-4 weeks and u can see the improvement. For the white patches, u should see the nearest Dermatologist for a better diagnosis of the condition. ","Hello, I ve small pimples coming and going on my face and I also have few marks left after the pimple goes.. I had small white patches which on being scratched would peel off the skin. i consulted Dermatologist. and the doctor recommended dermadew cream. Is this cream advisable for marks and pimples? or do i have to use anything else?" -42196,Is alopecia areata and lichen planus curable?,"hi, welcome to HCM,alopecia areata is a autoimmune disease.etiology of lichen planus is unknown, but it is thought to be a T cell mediated autoimmune disease. but these two disorders are rarely associated.alopecia areata is associated with thyroiditis, diabetes, vitiligo etc.vitilex 150 contains levamisole commonly used to treat parasitic worm infestation. it is also a cellular immune enhancer and this property is utilized in some disease like vitiligo, chronic wound, lichen planus etc.hope this will help you.thanks ","Hello Dr.,I have been diagnosed with Alopecia Areata & Lichen Planus. Just wanted more info on the co-existence of these two conditions and whether it is curable. I have hair loss across my body & also patches in my skin which look like it has been burnt.Also, What is Vitilex 150 used for?Regards,Reza (M/34/Hyd)" -17335,How long do I have to wait after Cortisone shot to have surgery?,"Hello. There are two schools of thought regarding the risk of infection in total knee/hip replacement after local steroid injections. As the causes of infection are multifactorial, results favoring both schools of thought are seen. Since you are only undergoing arthroscopy or hernia repair, the duration of surgery, soft tissue handling, the absence of prosthesis all favor very low risk of infection. You can continue turmeric, multivitamin, and fish oil until the day before your surgery. Vitamin D supplements should, however, be taken only after physician consultation and if the serum levels of vitamin D are normal, they should be discontinued. Excess Vitamin D intake can lead to hypervitaminosis D. For more information consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthopaedician-and-traumatologist ","Hello doctor, I had a Cortisone shot 10 days ago. It did not help. I will most likely be undergoing surgery for a hip arthroscopy and/or sports hernia. How long do I have to wait after the cortisone shot to have surgery to not risk infection? Also, I take 500 mg turmeric, a multivitamin, 2400 mg vitamin D and 1200 (900 mg omega 3) mg fish oil. How long before surgery should I stop taking those supplements?" -237376,Does removal of stressor environment treat adjustment disorder?,"Hello Thanks for askingYou are taking Venlafaxine 150 since 3 years and still having depression, feelings of insecurities, poor relationships and bleak future symptoms. As you are on this drug and there is no relief so as per my opinion there is need to increase the dose of drug or to change the drug to some other antidepressant drug. SSRIs like Fluoxetine, Paroxetine etc can prove useful. These drugs in optimal doses will help in improving symptoms.Addition of supplements like Omega 3 Fatty acids, Vitamin B12 will help in improving the symptoms of resistant depression.If symptoms still persist then lamotrigine, lithium can be added with proper consultation of a psychiatrist. These drugs are reserved for resistant depression.Cognitive therapy will help in early recovery.Thanks, hope this helps you. ",i am 41 yrs old...am on venlor xt 150 since 3 years...of late i feel v depressed and am insecure in all my relationships especially with an intimate friend..i feel i am going to lose that rship and life seems bleak if it happens...i have a son 13 yrs old....i feel overwhelmed -198691,What causes rashes to appear after having a bath?,Hi.... excessive sweating with normal temperature could be due to day autonomic nervous system disturbance. This could be a predecessor for wheezing also. I suggest you get in touch with your pediatrician regarding this.Regards - Dr.Sumanth ,HI my daughter is 9 months old and recently she is sweating alot while sleeping at night. the room temperature is fine. She sleeps right through although i am now having to change her nappy through the night due to leaking so im guessing she is urinating more than normal? -19660,What causes shooting pain in the anus and how to treat it?,"Hello. It appears you have a fissure and there is a damage to your tract due to hard stools. Your stool should be soft. For that, you should eat a high-fiber diet like fruits (apple, banana, oranges), green leafy vegetables (spinach), and raw cucumber. Avoid smoking, refined food, fatty and oily food. You should have plenty of fluids and regular exercises. Also, I suggest a syrup like Lactulose 15 to 30 ml at bedtime to maintain your stools soft. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. Second, you can use 2 % Lidocaine gel before each stool so as to relieve the pain. Also, sitz bath will be helpful. During a sitz bath, the anus is immersed in warm water for approximately 10 to 15 minutes two to three times daily. Sitz bath kits are available in most drugstores which contains Potassium permanganate. If not responding to above treatment, then you can sitz bath. Hope this helps you. Get back if you have any doubts. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor, For the past one month, I get a shooting pain in my anus, or maybe rectum. It only happens when I am sitting down or laying down. The pain usually lasts a couple of seconds and every other day it happens. I have also have been pooping small balls, not the normal poop. Is it the reason I get those pains? I used to not have a hard time pooping and I never got these pains. It all happened after I had a hard time pooping. What could this be? How can I cure it with home remedies? I do not have money to go to a doctor. Is it something serious? I am getting scared." -139789,What causes sever pain on the upper middle and back while suffering from viral meningitis?,"Thank you for the question.You need to have an x ray of the pelvis with both hips .It shall show if any hairline fracture is present.From the history it seems you have musculo-tendon injury as adduction and internal rotation and flexion bring about the pain.Irrespective of the origin of pain, take a course of ibuprofen 400mg thrice a day for 5 days after meals, do fomentation, avoid movements that bring pain.In 2-3 weeks it shoud heal ","Hi, I m 40yr old woman in good health and am not over weight at all, I have somehow hurt my left hip about a month ago - it is fine to walk on but when I roll over in bed I get a bad pain in my hip. Also while sitting if I pull my leg to the right my hip hurts - the same if I catch my left foot - it pulls at my hip and again hurts? What can it be?" -184374,What causes back pain while having hodgkin's disease?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.Radiation is worth to try for sure. Especially that he can not have surgery at this point. Some cancer cells are very sensitive for radiation. Other are completely insensitive. But he should try for sure. Sometimes cancer can disappear due to radiation, very often it shrinks so the bleeding can be stopped.Hope this will help.Regards. ","my dad is 58 years old he has had one kidney removed a few years back. He has cancer in his bladder and in the tube going to his other kidney and in his kidney. He has done chemo and he was suppossed to have surgery to remove his bladder and other kidney. He got to the hospital and they did tests and said he wasn't in shape to have the surgery. Said there was a high chance he would not make it through surgery, so they sent him home and said they were going to try radation. Do you think it will help or is it a losing battle. He passes really big blood clots and has had to have about 5 bags of blood because his blood keeps getting low." -106586,What is the cause of an elevated sternum?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your all symptoms are suggestive of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). But nose bleeding is something which needs emergency treatment. So consult emergency room and get done examination of nose to know the cause of bleeding. For other symptoms do following things for better symptomatic relief. 1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. 2. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid hard to chew food. 3. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. 4. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. 5. Also take broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or azithromycin. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1 week. For nose bleeding consult emergency room. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","HI, I'm worried because for the past 3 days I've had what seems to be the symptoms of a flu, I had a fever this morning, my body aches, head hurts, when I swallow my throat hurts, constant cough, and now my nose won't stop bleeding. Should I take this serious and go the emergency room?" -123955,Having pain in abdomen like a sharp nagging stab. Given antibiotics. Suggest another treatment?,"Hi, it appears to be the signs of hydronephrosis, due to subclinical urieral stone , or a stone in the kidney. The other cause being not passing urine while going to bed and it causes pressure over the kidney. Hypertension also can cause the pressure over the kidney. I advise you to consult a urologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you. ","I am 49 years old and am waking up in the morning with severe abdominal cramps and lower back pain. Approximately 30 minutes after I get out of bed, all the pain goes away for the rest of the day. I have been to the gynecologist and my pap smear and urinalysis were normal. Also, I had a sonogram to check my ovaries for any signs of cancer and that was normal. The pain has been getting increasingly worse and wakes me up about 5:00 in the morning." -254648,Can morning after pill avoid pregnancy after unprotected sex?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. As you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill soon after the intercourse, you are amply protected. Also, if you are in the safe period of your menstrual cycle, you are naturally protected. The use of the regular hormone contraception can be continued if you wish in future, but, there is no need in this cycle if you are using it only as prevention from that act. Your next natural period can get delayed by a week or two since the emergency pill contains excess hormone. Please see a doctor if you become overdue by 10 days. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Shanti Vennam ",hi I took yasmin tablets on Thursday 21st after having intercourse and still continuing but wasn t sure if it would have worked so I took postinor 2 sd on Friday 22nd and my periods is supposed to come on the 30th what can I do to make sure that it comes on time and should I stop taking the yasmin? -153520,Will i face complications in scaphoid fixation surgery?,"Hello, The pain in the tailbone is not commonly related to the urinary tract infection. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain of the tailbone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","My daughter is taking meds for UTI, she has one more day of meds and still hurts some, when suddenly her tailbone started hurting, especially when she sneezes, which is often with her allergies. She ll sneeze and get a sharp pain on her tailbone. Could this and UTI be related?" -121313,What causes abdominal pain with pink urine?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Acupuncture is a very good naturopathy. But when you have a medical problem, it is always advisable to undergo the investigations first to know the severity .I would advise you the following:::Blood - Complete blood picture, sugar, urea, creatinine, liver function tests. Urine - Routine and for bile salts and pigmentsStool for routine and occult blood. Ultrasonography and MRCP to confirm about liver . gall bladder and pancreas pathology.Upper GI endoscopy* Opinion of Ophthalmologist ( Eye Specialist)The investigations will lead to proper diagnosis.And to a proper treatment. ",i have lots of gas in stomach causes uncomfortable sensations in stomach and problems with vision. when i take ppi s it seems to agitate vision even more and makes concentration even more difficult. had accupunture previously and had work on liver and gallbladder done . Would i be better doing a liver gallblader cleanse -25665,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -152441,What can be the cause for pain in the wrist if not broken due to a fall?,"Hi, After 8-12 hour the symptoms will subside. Kindly don't stress. It will wash out from the system by next day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Sunny Anand, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","i recently had shoulder reconstruction (5 weeks) including bicep tendoesis. i was given 5mg of endone tablets on discharge from hospital to take each 4-6 hours and due to being a small woman (54 kilo) i was only able to take 1 tablet rather than two for pain. Yesterday i took two by mistake (was only meaning to take panadol but wrong packet was grabbed) following a sore session and pain after physio. was sick and vomitted 5 times, very sleepy and generally very unwell. this morning still feel very off im stomach, how long does this drug stay in the system?" -4356,Is there a chance for dengue reattack in the same season?,"Hello. The fact that dengue cannot happen in the same season is true to some extent but not absolutely. Let me explain. Dengue is a viral infection caused by the bite of infected ades aegypti mosquito. Every mosquito bite will not lead to dengue fever as for infection to happen. First, the mosquito should be infected by the dengue virus (DEV). By infection of the mosquito I mean, the mosquito just serves as a vector or carrier for virus transfer to humans. Also, every mosquito carrying the dengue virus would not lead to dengue fever, shock, etc. Some people just have subclinical, asymptomatic infections too. There are actually four types of dengue viruses numbered from 1 to 4. Infection with one type, followed by recovery confers immunity to that type of infection. Our body produces antibodies against the virus and protects us from further infection, with time these antibodies fade away. So immunity in DEV is present but is short-lived. It can be said that the infection cannot occur in the same season, but if an infection with another type say (DEV type 1 followed by DEV type 2) occurs, the body does not have antibodies which are protective against type 2, as the body was previously infected by DEV type 1. This type of infection is more dangerous. However, in a season only one type of DEV infection occurs usually. I hope this helps. ","Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with dengue towards the end of last month. I was hospitalized for five days. I went through a lot during that period and since coming out of the hospital, I have developed this phobia that I might have dengue again because my area is dengue prone with lots of mosquitoes. Whenever a mosquito bites me, I get filled with this fear that I might have dengue again. When I went to my doctor with this fear, he told me dengue does not happen twice in the same season, it can happen again in the next season, but it cannot happen again this season. I want to ask if this is true? If it is true, then what is the logic behind that? Can you please explain? I am immensely afraid of the disease." -98187,How to treat a lump in knuckle causing hand pain?,"thanks for the question.your husband has a condition called Pre Patellar Bursitis.treatment would comprise of ice compression for 15 minutes,about 3 times a day,analgesics and avoid putting pressure.you would also add an antibiotic orally to avoid secondary infection.hope this helps and your husband recovers soon. ","My husband has a hard lump on his kneecap....first it was very painful, we went to ER and they did xray and took fluid to check for infection. came back ok, but now it looks like a huge callous....hard as a rock...he said it does not hurt ....He is in construction and was kneeling doing a tile job when this first happened. Now it doesn t hurt but it is a rock??" -181040,Has long term CVA. Taking Ceftriaxone and Clindamycin for fever. Mental status not good. What to do?,"Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. It seems that your blood pressure is high, cholesterol is also high, insomnia , weakness ,fatigue, May be due to Hypertension, Hyper acidity, stress of workload,Anxiety. Consult a physician and get in blood examination for lipid profile. Physician will reveal the exact nature of disease. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Good luck. Dr. HET ","hello, I have had blood tests done in which my blood pressure is in high normal same with cholestorole , sorry for my spelling just 3 weeks ago. I suffer from some dizziness the last few months to 1 year with at times at night I feel like to vomit with so bad and taken 2 days off work over this time.over last 3 months I seem to lost most of my sense of smell am sleepy but cant get enough sleep with maybe 3 hours at night to four.I feel sick when I eat anything since 2 months ago and I can always eat anything not allergy to anything food or anything.I am almost 50 in 3 months and am worried something might be happening for which I don't know or understand.At present I work in a hotel in the maintenance field. I worked all my life up to 2003 in the building construction game in the outside, as a way to let you know my condition.I have always been in good health with the exception of heart complaints from time to time with what feels like miss beats and when I saw the doctor 3 weeks ago and got blood tests he checked with ecg and said all was normal good and that from time to time everyones heart does this miss beating.I would like your opinion on myself for I am sure something else is wrong please" -57215,Suggest medication for hypertensive heart disease,"hello, I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM. Your symptoms are suggestive of hyperthyroidism i.e. hyperfunctioning of thyroid gland. Please get your serum s.T3,T4and TSH ,a blood test of thyroid function,done.once you get the report and confirm that you have hyperthyroidism you should conslut a physician for treatment My best wishes Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD. ","i am 24 year old female, 5'2, 172 lb, medications i took today were ibprophin and zertec. my heart rate now is 115bpm , i have been experiencing headaches for past three day, yesterday my pulse was 124. i am not on any other medications i am eating healthy, recently lost 8 lb. should i be concerned about my heart?" -87010,Suffering from Hep C. Can a doctor prescribe me a low dose Adderall?,"Welcome at HCM i have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns.... Are you having jaundice? Any history of fever? Based upon the history I don't think the medicines which you have used have caused it.In my opinion it is most probably due to the ingestion of alcohol intake. You should get your gamma GT levels done and meet hepatoligist..you should also get your ultrasound done to look for the texture of liver , is it fatty or not? Hope your query is adequately answered Regards Dr Saad Sultan ",I have just tested SGPT and SGOT and reading comes to 158 and 87 respectively. I had viral fever for last 10 days and was taking paracetamol - dialy dose of 2 tablets for last 6 days. fever is normal now. Further I had quite anumber of antiobiodics for dentel infection 2 months back. I took antibiodics for more than 10 days - average 3 tablets a day as suggested by doc. I do not drink now. I used to have 60 ml of alchohol daily (started in 2013 only )or sometimes one can of beer. Is that the reason? -181982,"MRI showed no acute abnormalities, ischemic changes seen, has frequent episodes of dementia, history of seizure disorder. Suggestion?","Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Thyroxine overdosage may lead to tremors. It can be confirmed by blood tests- thyroid profile, where T4 level will be high and TSH would be low. However, the most common cause of tremors is benign tremors, also called as essential tremors. In this case, there is no cure, however, it can be controlled with beta blockers such as propranolol. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist ","My mother started hand tremors last year. They have become worse and she has also stumbled on several occasions. She has been taking thyroxine for years to treat hypothyroidism and went for tests yesterday for Parkinson s disease. She was told that they didn t think she had Parkinson s, could it be her thyroxin medication causing the tremors?" -241174,What to do if taking antidepressants but still highly irritated after hysterectomy and radiation therapy for breast cancer?,"Hello, in cases like your who have been having episodes of fits since childhood are prone to develop memory problems in adult life. there can be two possible reasons to this-1.the fit itself: Each time there is a fit, some neurons are lost and there by after several episodes, there is decline in brain functioning. This leads to decline in intelligence.2. OR this can be due to some mild to moderate depression. This is a treatable condition and must be looked into for improvement.So, get an IQ done , if that is okay, you should meet a neurologist/ psychiatrist for future management.Wish you good luckDr. Manisha. GopalMD Psychiatry ","I was suferring from FITS when i was 5 years old, I was in treatnment for 9 years, As per Dr's instruction i used to eat Valparin 200 for 9 years. , Now I am 26 years young, I am unable to concentrate , i feel tiered often, I am unable to memorise , kindly advise" -231993,What causes dark yellowish semen discharge?,"Hello there, Imagine your semen stores to be like a bottle kept under a tap. It needs time to fill up. If you masturbate frequently then when you ejaculate the volume of semen would decrease with each ejaculation . So if you are planning to conceive then avoid masturbation for some time and you would see your ejaculate increase in volume. Hope this helps you.Please feel free to ask for any further clarifications.Dr Arun A ","Hi, I am a frequent masturbater, 3-4 times a day, everyday. I ve noticed that I don t really produce a lot of ejaculate anymore if at all and well, my wife and I are wanting to concieve for a child, I was just curious as to how this would affect our chances in trying to become pregnant? Thanks in advanced." -213453,"Is combiflan, effective for tooth ache?","Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.I have gone through your query. Actually when braces and wires are placed on the teeth to make them straight, then it is difficult for patients to clean the teeth.And when there is improper cleaning of teeth, it causes gum diseases.It can be possible that this improper cleaning only has cause this gum disease. But still if you are not satisfied with the orthodontist then you can visit an another specialist.Hope it will help you. ","My daughter have ortodontic treatment for last 3 years, after 9 m-c she have to do gum graft on her bottom front teeth, is the orthodontist is responsible for it.I have another daughter and the treatment was done to early thanks for any suggestion lm" -239151,Suggest remedy for low self confidence and anxiousness,"Hello,Thanks for using HCM. Use of antidepressant is one option but that is not complete treatment or solution.It appears to me that bipolar disorder should be ruled out before attempting any antidepressant medication. These could be side effect of current medicine but is is unlikely to happen after one year of treatment. At this moment first talk your treating doctor for alternative medication for PCOD.Second see a psychiatrist for complete diagnostic evaluation. I hope you got your answer, if you have more questions feel free to post another question. I willl be happy to help you.Regards ","my 18 year old daughter has been on mercilion for pcos for just over a year. Early on she started crying for no reason and is now suffering from severe mood swings. She is angry and is pushing her friends away by critising everyone. This is not how she was before she was prescribed mercillion, could these be side effects? Her doctor has suggested she go on antidepression medication?" -145309,alternate to operation IN Nerve Compression in the back bone,"Hi, First of all the cause of your back pain is still not diagnosed. It could be due to the C section as well. Now with a difficult LP procedure it has got worsened. But LP does require more than 1 attempt on most of the occasions, it is a cumbersome procedure. So cant put the blame entirely on the doctor. For now the nerve test would be due to the  pain in the leg which you are experiencing right now. It is a electrophysiological test without any invasive procedure, so you can breath a sigh of relief. I wish you the best of health. ","Hi-dont know if anyone can help with this--- I was diagnosed 4 years ago with degenerative disc disease. Prio to the diagnosis I had an emergency c-section where there were complications, then 6 months later a LP to check for meningitis. Then diagnosed with DDD. I had 3 steroid injections, which were partially sucessfull. Then a tear later another set that had no effect. In February, I was admitted to hospital with suspected menigitis. I was told I would need a LP. My husband explained the complications with my back already and the doctor dismissed it. She proceeded to do the LP. It was horrendous! I had pain going up and down and across my entire body. I was screaming in agony. After ages of pushing, squeezing and wiggling whilst I was still screaming, she huffed and puffed and said that where she was trying to get the needle in had 'calcified'. She then said that she had to do it again. Yet again, same lightening strikes everywhere, until I begged her to stop. She kept saying, nearly there, nearly there, until finally, she managed to get the fluid out. I laid there shaking in agony, crying. My husband was told that he should go home and get some rest as I would not be moved now after that trauma. 20 minutes after he left, they said they were moving me to a ward. What they neglected to say was that the ward was 2 flights of stairs up and the lift was brroke! They then proceeded to push and pull me up the stairs! I have today returned to my doctor after still having so much nerve pain down my legs into my feet, an aching nerve pain in my left buttock which is all new and not subsided in any way. Added to that, I still have all the original back pain. My consultant has now ordered an MRI scan and a nreve test. He stated how unacceptable the wholeordeal was. He said there may have been damage from the LP-nerve or a bloot clot? I was too shocked to ask any more and wondered if you could give me any more details or tell me what the nerve test would involve? Many thanks to you in advance beverly" -65324,Is hiv infection possible if shaving blade is kept in same solution?,"Hello and thank you for your question.Please get him to a doctor today. This could be cellulitis and infection in the leg and may need to be treated with antibiotics immediately. If you can not get him in to see your doctor today take him to Emergency now as this will oly get worse and could be life threatening if it is an infection.Regards,Dr. Robinson ","my son had a rash with a big blister that had a big black dot in the middle that was diagnosed as a spider bite. This happened about two weeks ago. the rash is fading, but his leg had completely swollen up, turned red, and is hot to the touch. Could this be poison ivy, and if so,what should i do about it?" -203188,What medication is suggested for ringworms?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. There are several issues in your kid which needs to be clarified. I have certain questions and possibilities for you.Questions:1. Is there any abdominal distension?2. Did you observe that he is pale?3. Does he have any bone pains or extreme limb pains?4. Does he have any easy fatiguability?5. Does he have any bleeding manifestations?You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below - www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696Possibilities:1. Typhoid or Enteric fever2. Prolonged viral illness or EBV infection3. Scrub Typhus3. Lymphoreticular malignancy.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My grandson is 9, for 2 months he has had a stomach ache, vomiting and low grade fever.The last few days his fever has gone up to 103.4 with coughing, and vomiting. He has always had lots of migrane headache since he was little. The doctor thought it was lukemia, then Mono, after 7 weeks he said go back to school and now its worst whan before. Help we are at at a lose as to what to do." -6548,Can you please provide a diet chart for a thalassemia patient?,"Hi. Based on your query regarding thalassemia, my opinion is as follows:1. Looking at a regular hemoglobin level of 9-10%, I would suggest you increase the levels. Maintaining at this level increases further erythropoiesis (production of red blood cells). Close to 12-13 g% maintenance would be much better. Reduced hemoglobin, will reduce oxygen, which will impact overall body (weight loss) and could be the cause of headache at present. Immunity is also reduced, which is resulting in frequent infections. 2. The antibodies may be increased in the blood, which could be more due to multiple transfusions. This could be causing a reduced increase in hemoglobin levels per transfusion leading on to iron overload. You need to look for regular blood donation from a small group (committed donors or donor adaption, 5-6 donors per case) to avoid any further antibodies risk. 3. Iron chelation should be regularly done to maintain iron within normal levels. It should be done regularly. If possible, hepatic iron through liver biopsy estimation can be done. 4. Heartbeats at a faster rate due to reduced hemoglobin and increased oxygen requirement (reduced hemoglobin means reduced oxygen carrying capacity). All the cells in the body have reduced oxygen, which is functioning below the capacity, which will affect weight. Recurrent infections will also impact weight. 5. Tea with meals will reduce the absorption of food. Meat intake should be reduced. Plant-source protein would be better. Avoid any vitamin C rich food in the diet like orange or lime juice. If needed can be taken separately after 2-3 hours of food intake. Adding vitamin E supplements will be helpful. Moderate weight gaining exercises with cycling, swimming, water aerobics will be helpful. 6. Diet rich in fruit and vegetables is better for overall nutrition. Avoid food like oysters, liver, pork, beans, beef, peanut butter, tofu or other nonvegan food. Also avoid iron-fortified cereals, wheat, ragi and among fruits and vegetables, avoid prune juice, prunes, watermelon, spinach, leafy green vegetables, dates, raisins, broccoli, peas, and fava bean. Also, look for iron in snacks, candies, etc. Try to maintain intake of iron from overall diet to less than 18 mg per day. 7. As I told earlier, it is important to take more of foods which decrease iron absorption and reduce foods which increase iron absorption. For your diet, I would recommend cereals, particularly rice, oats or maize along with tea (2 cups). You can vary the diet based on taste. Vitamin C food can be taken 3-4 hours after food intake. Try to improve hemoglobin through effective transfusions, choosing a small group of regular donors is essential. If transfusions are more, particularly in the last year, splenectomy may be necessary. Try to maintain pre-transfusion of 10 - 10.5g% and post-transfusion of 13-14g%, which would help in overall improvement. Iron chelation is very important. Liver biopsy for iron and regular serum iron levels. Hypoxia (oxygen deficiency), reduced hemoglobin levels. Small group donors for transfusion, maintaining hemoglobin at 12-13g%, modified diet with tea, addition of vitamin E supplements, regular exercises. Zinc rich diet would be better. Avoid iron rich foods. ","Hi doctor, My brother is a thalassemia major subject. His age is 18 years and height is 5'4''. His hemoglobin is always maintained between 9 and 10 units. His weight is 38 now and drastically reducing. Nowadays he has been having headache and fever now and then. Sometimes he feels that his heartbeat is fast. He is taking Desirox 500 mg (three tablets per day) for iron chelation process and folic acid (one tablet per day). Kindly suggest if he needs to take any other precaution. Can you please provide a diet chart for a thalassemia patient which can help him to gain his body mass/weight (considering food with less iron amount)?" -9618,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -227716,Is the semen analysis report normal?,"Hi,You are suffering from sperm motility disorder, excessive stress, heat, medication, and poor diet are the common causes of decrease in motility.Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,Dr. Atishay Bukharia ",I am 45 years old. I want to have a baby now. I tested my sperm The result showsvolume 1.5mlCount 40 millionLiquefaction : Highly viscosityviscosity more than 30 minutesMotility 20%Sluggish Motility 30%Non-Motility 50%Fructose : PositiveMorphology : Highly dead spermatozoa presentPus Cells 12-15/hpf -9331,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -187518,What can be the cause of idiopathic transverse myelitis and the triggering factor of my immune system?,"Hi. Brain cancer is a very wide term. The most common in adults are metastatic brain tumor. it simply mean that tumor is originally from some other part of the body that has spread to brain. from the description provided by you it seems to be metastatic brain tumor as you mentioned of increasing spots. The principle of treatment( if it is metastatic brain tumot) is to find the original cancer and treat as per tumor site. For brain lesions Whole brain radiotherapy(WBRT) is the standard treatment. As far as time is concerened the data says median survival of 6 months in brain mets treated with whole brain radiotherapy. it means that 50 patients out of 100 patients will survive more than 6 months with WBRT. Its difficult, if not immpossible, to say in which 50% your mother will fall. Wishing her good health and early recovery ","My mom was diagnosed with brain cancer about 4 months ago. She only had 5 spots then. Her brain is full now. One doctor gave us a year, another gave us a few months.It's spreading very fast but she really has no symptoms right now.Can u give me your opinion please" -190180,Stage 4 esophageal cancer with metastasis to brain and abdominal lymph node involvement. Prognosis?,"Hello! Thank you for the query. You need to know that it if this cyst would be malignant, it would kill you before reaching half of mentioned size. So if it has reached 18 cm, most likely this is benign lesion what is a good news for you. However you should follow as advised by your gyneacologist. One more thing, breast and ovarian cancer in family makes you very suspicious of BRCA1/BRCA2 genes mutation. Therefore, you should consult oncologist or genetics and perform BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation tests. Hope this will help. Regards. ","Hello, I am 35 years old and 8 months post delivery and have recently experienced pains in lower abdomen and felt a large lump in my stomach, i have only felt these symptoms in the last 6 weeks once I stpped breast feeding. I had an appt at my GP and was sent to have an urgent scan to which they found a complex cyst measuring 17-18cm in length arising from right adnexa. I have had my bloods to see my CA125 levels and have been referred to the Gynaecologist and have been told the cyst needs to be removed surgically and fast. My biggest and most immediate concern is that it is cancer. There is no history of ovarian , breast or cervical cancer in my family however my father did die of pancreatic cancer . I am terrified as I have two young children and do not want the cyst to be malignant. I want to know what the chances are of it being malignant? Thank you as I am feel sick to the core with worry. Anna" -31536,How to get pregnant?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. I undrrstand your concern. Yes if you take oral contraceptivesfor 3 cycles.. (you have been checked.. but it's better to check &confirm normality of sperms during these days) there is rebound ovulation after you withdraw the pills... & that raises the chance for conception. Ovulation day can be acertained by LH surge test. Having sex for 5 days from the day test is positive helps conception. In case there is no +ve resultwithin 3 months of such trial... you should consult a sterility doctor for full invesigations &specific management. Thanks. ","hi i a twelve year old daughter from a previous relationship, i have since moved on. i am now trying to get pregnant again but it is not happenning. went for an ultrasound last month doctor said everything came back o.k. should i try going on the birth control tablets for a while and then stop to see if my chance will increase." -134890,"Heaviness in breathing, asthma diagnosed, exacerbation dyspnea pleurisy. Steroids taken. PT for reversal cervical lordosis done. Advise?",it sunds like food allergies may be milk or other foodallrgy can develop ay any time at any age with any foodi think start by withdrawing milk and diary completelyyou can get blod serum test for food specific antibiotics for milk wheat potato or other common food you take get elimination aCCORDING TO TESTS AND I THINK IT WILL WORK IN YOUR CASEs ,"started in AUgust i had seemed to eaten a slice of cake then right foot had internal hot flash , i had nerv conduction test sept that was normal & xrays normal. Oct the first week i had a sandwich for breakfast & then i started vomiitting , the follwoing week my menstral cycle came on & i had left side & back pain like something was attacking me inside. i found out later i had a right ovarian cyst . Since than i m and havin all kinds of problems from digestive system gastroparesis which i do not have diabetes and my glucose seems to continue to rise , now i m having allergy issues with my throat seems like my swallowing and like my throat wants to close or tongue wants to come out - i have had my thyroids , glucose tested and everthing & i don t know what s going on & no doctor can seem to know - i was always healthy prior to all this happening to me, it seems my whole body is affected & i don t knwo what to do --- what does this sound like" -254884,Is it common to have periods once after taking Plan B and again a week later ?,Hello. No harm with taking birth control pills even if you don't engage in intercourse.You can't get pregnant from semen getting around the outside of your vagina--it has to be deposited inside the vagina for any pregnancy to be possible ,Hi! Im 16 and i was wondering what will happen if i take pills even if i did not have sex? I mean u dont necessarily have to have an actual intercourse to get pregnant right? I have heard that even id the semen gets around your vagina yoo get pregnant. Is that true? Please answer me. I need a quick reply. -169245,What causes the muscle pain in the shoulder blade at the back?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.It seems that you have muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers. You might consult your doctor who can order 1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests, 2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels. 3. Serum B12 levels In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerveconduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","When I lay down at night my feet twitch. Just one twitch about every 30 seconds or so. Both feet. I can feel something originating in my groin area then sorta shooting down to my foot and causing a twitch. It keeps me from falling asleep quickly and is not painful, just sooo annoying. It is starting to happen during the day now." -194945,"What causes constipation, stomach upsets, diarrhea and unusual stool?",Hi... I understand your concern. Overheating and epilepsy are not related. But the symptom of overheating you are telling exactly fits into hyperthyroidism. I suggest you get in touch with a physician or your child's pediatrician and get him evaluated for thyroid issues.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My son gets over heated extremely easy, this happens even when it s cool outside. He s not dehydrated and he is dressed appropriately. Is this a disorder or disease. My son was also just recently diagnosed with epilepsy, could this just be a coincidence?" -167009,What causes tingling sensation in the face and neck?,"hiThere should be a consultation with a surgeon and per rectal examination by proctoscope may diagnose.An x ray pelvis/ultrasound or MRI may detect any deep lesi.Do sitz bath, sit in warm water tub for 10 minutes twice a day. best wishesthanks ","hello doctors, I m a male and of about 5 days ago started to experience a soreness on the inside of my upper inside left butt cheek. If I place my hand palm side down inside my left inside cheek and press against the pelvic bone there is small area about the size of a quarter that feels sore. It s close to the genital area, however there is no issues with any functions of my genital or anal area nor any soreness and no bumps or unusual characteristics of the area. I did some internet research on the male pelvic area, and I m guessing its around the publis. I m an active gym goer and worked out last week without notice of any injury to anything. This just came on slightly. I m very mobile without pain, but do notice when I stand and place my fingers inside that area and push hard and feel the soreness. I have no leg pain either. However, my uper and lower back were extremely sore after a workout this past sunday. I saw my very knowledgeable and trusted massagne therapist last night and he a very thorough massage just on my back and feel much better today, a bit sore but getting better. He mentioned that he does advance massage on the male pelvic floor so considering that. I m just perplexed that it s just a small isolated area that sore only when I push fard against the public bone and not other issues in that area? Thank you Guy in SF" -238662,Suggest remedy for feeling dirt accumulation on penis,HiI understand your concern.Zyprexa contain olanzapine and it is only useful to control behavior problems in dementia.Dementia is irreversible type of memory loss and we can not revert back what had already damaged.But we can prevent it from further damage by medicines like donepezil and memantine.Donepezile is the 1st choice if diagnosis is dementia and memory loss is significant.Consult psychiatrist and get evaluate properly.If she is not having behavior problem then do not require to give zyprexa.Zyprexa has nothing to do with memory.I hope i have answered your query.Still have query then ask.Happy to help you.Thank you.Regards.Dr Vishal Garala. ,"My mom has dementia and was displaying aggression. She was prescribed Zyprexa two weeks ago without consultation with the family. In reading information online, I have a number of concerns and I am wondering if perhaps there is a different/better medication for her" -82389,"Dull, constant ache in lower abdominal area, lower back pain. History of ovarian cysts, kidney stones. Any idea ?","hi thambi, you have stones in both kidneys and one lodged in your right upper ureter. luckily the stones are 6 mm or smaller. so medical treatment is preferrable. take lots of fluids (unless you have any heart/kidney or liver problems). take citrus juice (lemon/mausambi/orange). your family physician or a urologist may prescribe you medicines to decrease pain/avoid infection/ help expell the stones. flush therapy can aslo be given if fluid intake is less. get a repeat sonography done after 7-10 days. if you have severe pain/vomiting/fever or if the ureteric stone refuses to move even after 10-15 days of flushing, endoscopic surgery may be needed. good luck. ","Hi Dr, Greetings. I am Thambi Durai, 59 Male from Tirunelveli. I am having a calculi measuring 3 to 4 mms present in upper and mid pole of right kidney . Calculus measuring 4 mms present in upper pole of left kidney. Calculus measuring 6 mms present in right upper ureter causing obstruction and mild proximal hydroureteroneohrosis. Please give me the solution for that." -135006,"Sneezing, pressure and uneven feeling in left ear, partial difficulty in hearing in left ear. Suggest","Th explanation is available in Cheneee Traditional Medicine. I treated a young person of 21 years of age. This is the liver fire due to high metabolism of either high calorie food, drinks or mght be Chemical based medicines. Treatment- 1. Change life style. Food preferable vegetarian , No eggs and no high calorie drinks as alcohol, Coke etc. 2. Bleeding daily 6-7 drops of blood from the highest level of ear. 3. Lower liver fire i.e. high activity. I like to treat the patient my self. Dr S K GAUTAM ","I'm only 19 years old and for the last two and a half years I've been battling with chronic dry and red eyes. At times they can be managed, but nothing has permanently fixed the problem. I used systane eye drops on a regular basis, as well the occasional vascular constrictor eye drops. I've also used warm and cold compresses with temporary success. I'm absolutely sick of the self-consciousness that comes with red eyes and having to treat them constantly. I don't have bad allergies, or high blood pressure, but three summers ago I had long exposure to the sun without any sunglasses for protection. Could that be the reason why my eyes are so messed up now? Is there any permanent cure of fix for me? Or some eye drop that I will only have to use once a day for to attain clear and moisturized eyes? Please get back to me as soon as possible." -126518,"I am suffering from stomach pain, it feels like it moves around some times.",He'll.Welcome to HCM forum. Your report seems to be normal.Nothing is to be done.Thanks and good luck. ,"I had a stool test done and the result came as pus cells 2-3/HPF and bacilli and yeast cells present cysts , ova and RBC Nil what does this mean" -158604,What causes muscle ache in the hips and legs?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yellow discoloration of foot may be applying of turmeric or other Coloring agents, other conditions like excessive carrot consumption or liver problems may cause hyper bilirubinuria etc.. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine for blood urea, bilirubin level , liver enzymes and treat you accordingly.Take care. ","Hi, I notice a few days ago a slight yellow color on my lower legs. If i touch my right leg around the shin bone it feels a little bit tender, but it has not worsened. However, today I am noticing that both of my legs are slightly tingling. What could this be?" -78067,Could small urethra tube affect the creatinine levels?,hithanks for posting in HCMI have understood your concernprobabilities of your swelling are1.protein loss through kidneys 2.reduced cardiac function3.liver abnormality4.varicose veins5.hypothyroidismI can suggest you to get done1.LFT2. serum creatinine3.ECG and ECHO4.TSHI can suggest you to take high protein diet along with reduced salt and water intake.kindly get back to me with reports and we ll decide about further treatment. thanks ,I JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL 3 WEEKS AGO FOR A BAD KIDNEY INFECTION AND KIDNEY STONES AND E COLI ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I GOT HOME MY HANDS AND FEET GOT SWOLLEN AND HAVE BEEN SWOLLEN FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOW AND MY HAND ARE TINGLY AND GO NUMB WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? -223034,What are the symptoms and treatment for hypoglycemia?,"Thank you user for your query.Actually the drug nova 75 which you are taking contains pregabalin which is an anticonvulsant which is also being used in case of neuropathic pain occurring in patients of diabetes. The giddiness that you are complaining is one of the side effects of pregabalin, along with nausea, weight changes and dry mouth.Also get your blood sugar done as hypoglycemia also sometimes causes giddiness.Since how long you have been taking these medications?All I want to suggest is to try contacting the physician whose treatment you are taking. As he might discontinue the medication or change the treatment even.god bless ","i am 73 and a diabitic type 2 patient for over two decades.I am having diabetic neuropathy,experiencing burning sensation in the night under my feet.I have been asked to take nova 75.I am also taking meganeuron capsule as vitamin supplement.When I take nova75 i feel slight giddiness in the morning ,which makes me getup from sleep late.My guestion is will these medecines help me to get over my problems or i have to change the drugs." -66600,Suggest treatment for ischemic colitis,"Hi, You are reporting to have sweating at night, smelling like vinegar recently. At this point, if I was your caring doctor would advise to run further tests to determine the right cause:- thyroid function test- fasting blood sugar- measure your blood sugar if you wake up in the middle of the night sweating- neurological examinationFor the moment, I advise to continue drinking more water to keep hydrated and take oral OTC. Hope it was of help! ","Sweating at night, smells like vinegar. Not making frequent bathroom visits though. Im 19, 5'10, about 270 pounds. My diet is pretty typical. Not a lot of fast food, but not a lot of healthy food. Have recently began drinking more water to try and reduce this from happening. Any thoughts?" -64105,How can mouth ulcers and nose bleeding be treated?,"Hello. Thanks for asking Healthcare Magic. It can be a bacterial bronchitis this time around. Viral bronchitis does not require treatment. I would suggest to take broncho-dilator syrup which contains ambroxol, terbutaline. Steam inhalation two times a day along with paracetamol 500 mg sos. If you dont improve within 2-3 days, start with appropriate antibiotics. If you have any other queries/question please feel free to ask. Thanks and wish you a healthy life. ",three weaks ago I was diganosed with a viral broncitis and was told to go home and come back in a weak if it does not get better. well it got better and I forgot about it then three weaks later (today) I got a fever and a bad cough.I think thatthe broncitis has stayed around.I have mised school today and want to get back and get beter for a since fair comming up. what do you think i have and how can I get rid of it -41655,Suggest treatment for hair fall,"Hi.As per your case history of hairfall.My treatment advice is – 1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.2. Use a good herbal shampoo and coconut hair oil for regular use.3. Take an iron supplement once daily and vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.4. Other treatment options are topical minoxidil, oral finasteride and mesotherpy done by a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. ",hey i m dibyendu mondal.... i m 19 years old..... i have a lot of hair fall.... and my hair is dry n curly...... could u suggest me what could i do to bring it under control....... n yeah i can notice partial thinning and the density of my hair also reduced considerably....thank you.... -95353,What to do for the lump in the chest?,"Hi,Good Evening.This is Dr.Savaskar from India,attending your query to my online HCM Clinic.-I studied your query in depth and Understood your health concerns.-Accordingly on the facts given by you-Treatment I would suggest is as follows-a-I think you are a -painful groin lump at 45 yrs with ? diabetic hypoglycemia? hyperglycemia.b-I would advise FBS andPPS with Hb1Ac to confirm the cause of the ?hypoblycemia.c-As to your worry -why doctors discharged without diagnosis?It may be due to the medical reason like Diabetes which could have postponed any procedure for which you were admitted. Or it could be painkillers causing hypogycemia-inhibiting or postponing any surgical procedure planned for your groin lump? or could be due to the change in plan of treatment for the groin lump-? which could be groin hernia-with extreme pain-a ? case of changed diagnosis.d-Due to the incomplete facts in your query,I would advise you to consult a Surgeon,who would comment on the query of non-treatment and discharge of yours-which worries you more,as yours is a complex health issue due to many painkillers for past injuries and you need to be serious about it on the lines suggested herewith.Wishing you healthy living and early recovery of this query.Wellcome for more queries till you get the satisfied.Thanks for your query to HCM Clinic.Have a Good Day...!!Dr.SAVASKAR M.N.M.S.GENL-CVTS,Super specialist and Senior Consultant-and Expert in Non-Curable-Disease therapy for Cancer,Asthma,etc,Rejuvenation therapy and Tissue failure -reversal therapies. ",I am a 45 year old male experiencing extreme pain with a lump in my groin. I was in the hospital for a day and a half and sent home without a diagnosis. I am extremely worried as there seems to be a bit of confusion as to what it is. I suffer from hypoglycemia and have taken many pain relievers for other past injuries. -239586,Why sometimes i feel low in myself and cry all day without any reason?,"Hi,I can understand your concern regarding your mood swings. Your suddenly feeling low and wanting to cry can be due an underlying depressive illness. However, it will need complete evaluation. I would suggest that you consult a psychiatrist for the same and starting treatment thereafter.Depression is a condition where you feel low, mostly for unknown causes, feel low on confidence, and feel anxious. It can treated effectively with anti-depressants like escitalopram or sertraline. With adequate and proper management, I am sure you will be able to overcome your mood swings very soon. I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes. ",Hello i am 16 years old and my moods have been suddenly changing recently. For example i could be smiling or laughing then suddenly i feel like i want to cry. I dont know why this is going on. I was a shy kid growing up but im trying my best to overcome it and be more social and happy. Can you tell me what this is and how can i avoid it? Im a male. Thankyou -146297,Suggest treatment for sickle cell trait,"Hi,What tests have been done? You need to undergo platelet function tests, PT and PTT tests and relavent factor assays if required. If all tests are normal , a thromboelastograph will be useful. Please get back with these reports. ",I have a platelt disorder. I dont know what it is but my platelt count is always normal but very little of them work. I have recently gotten a hematoma and been hospitalized. I recived 2 pints of platelts. I was released even though the bump wasnt better. I have been hospitalized aain and I got 6 more pints of platelts because I know have 10 bumps. (Which aren't hematomas.) They have taken many blood tests and mri's but all was normal. I was just wondering if you have ever seen anything like this before because my hematoligist and many other doctors have no idea what is going on. Any ideas I could tell my hematoligist I would be thankful for. -247990,If wisdom tooth not removed can lead to joints and muscle pains?,Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...As per your complain and presentation of symptoms hypoglycemia is not being caused due to wearing of dentures and in your case as you had this problem since years which you have controlled with diet and as now you are having recurring episodes of hypoglycemia it is an alarming condition and you need proper medications for controlling the condition..You should immediately consult an ENDOCRINOLOGIST and get evaluated for the exact cause of the hypoglycemia and get treated accordingly..As far as pain due to denture is concerned there may be some sharp elevation towards the tissue surface of the denture that may be causing injury to the gums leading to pain and discomfort..Consult your dentist and get it evaluated and get proper corrections done to relieve pain..You can apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine over the sore areas of gums and can take Ibuprofen for pain and inflammation relief..Do cold water gargles and suck on ice pops for relief. Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. ,"Hello,I am a 64yr old woman,189cm tall,50.4kg,no known diseases.I have just had an upper denture fitted,& took for pain Panadol &Ibuprofen for inflammation,until I had to cut them down & virtually out, as I was getting weak & shaky with hypoglycaemia. Have had this occasionally over a number of years,but largely control it with diet.I was wondering if there is safer pain control for this condition?Thankyou for taking the time to reply." -28970,I got hurt when I was on the hoverboard. What to do?,Hello. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I scraped my skin when I was on my hoverboard. My wrist got attached to the hoverboard tire, and the hoverboard started to spin fast. It hurt really bad. I was bleeding, and the white stuff came out of my hand. I am not able to pick my wrist up as it will hurt. Please help." -18956,I sneeze a lot due to dust allergy. What is the best solution for curing my sneezing and cold?,"Hi. If the problem persists, consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hi, I sneeze a lot due to dust allergy. And the allergy then leads to cold. What is the best solution for curing my sneezing and cold?" -256814,"On Tri-Sprintec, time of consumption varied after travelling abroad. Is it still effective ?","Hi,As you did not use your pills properly in your previous cycle, your cycle was no longer protected and if you had unprotected intercourse during your fertile days, there is every chance that you could have conceived. To know for sure, you should test for pregnancy 3-7 days later if you miss a period with a fresh early morning sample of urine; for better confirmation you may get a blood test along with a trans-vaginal sonogram. The discharge you are experiencing may not be due to pregnancy; yellowish color suggests some infection which needs to be ruled out by a local exam; please see a specialist for further advice. Take care. ","I missed about a week of bc pills and had unprotected sex. I stopped taking my bc 2 weeks ago and took a pregnancy test to be on the safe side and it was neg. For the past few days now I have been having an odorless yellow mucus like discharge, back pain, and what feels like period cramps that come and go. Could I be pregnant? Or would this just be due to my discontinuation of bc pills." -161180,What does a dent in the gluteal muscle indicate?,Hi..Your swelling around the ankle is due to reduced muscle activity of the calf muscles..If I am your treating doctor I suggest you toWear a crepe bandage around the ankle..Do lot of icing to reduce swelling...Keep your leg elevated and move your leg up and down...Take a ice botlle roll it under your calf muscle..and over the outer side of your leg..once swelling comes down then suggest you to do ankle strengthening exercises..like calf raises .. pushing a sand bag away by the foot...pushing the sand bag towards the other leg...Glute stability exercises.. Bridging..clamshell..side leg lifts...also balance exercise like standing on single leg..perform toe touch from standing position in single leg ..Hope this information is helpful...Kindly revert back incase if you need further clarification... ,"I hit my shin bone right above my ankle (by kicking a metal rack). It immediately swelled the size of a baseball. Three weeks later, it is still swollen and now going around my ankle. It doesn't hurt to walk though. Not very tender to touch anymore but it is just a big lump." -177851,"What causes unconsciousness,dizziness and nausea?","Hello, Thank you for trusting HCM.you might have postural hypotention, which will give symptoms like the one you have, its due to fast changes in your blood pressure and your heart is trying to compensate for those fast changes. its not dangerous per se but you have to be careful not to change posture so quickly you might lose your balance and fall down hit something that would be dangerous. So once you wake up take time setting at the edge of your bed before you stand up same for laying down. for more details and proper diagnosis please refer to a cardiologist. Dr Nazzal ","when lying down for a while, and then standing up suddenly, or vice versa... i get dizzy for a bit.. a feel strange in my chest, like there is a small pressure inside.. should i be concerned?                                                                                                                                     and another thing.. I found out /saw that I was breathing very shallow .. and somewhere i've read it can cause high blood presure and all kind off bad side effect to the human body... i wonder does that have anything to do with it?" -226487,What causes the bulging of testis and returning to normal level when pressure is applied?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Bumps like these on the scrotal skin are common and they are most of the times scrotal sebaceous cysts. Although it is not harmful but manipulation with it often leads to infection within the sebaceous cyst, since you have tried to puncture it in non-sterilized environment, it is now most probably infected and you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you would have come to me in such condition I would have started you on antibiotics from Quinolone group for oral use and fusidic acid ointment for topical use. Once the infection settled I would have offered you surgical removal of the cyst. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","i just turned 18 never been sexually active and was in the shower and noticed a bump on the outside on my scrotom on the left side it is white headed,like a,pimple but nothing comes out so i tried to get it open witg tweezers,it didnt shrink but,only became sore and a little blood came,out" -957,Should I go ahead with varicocelectomy to improve my sperm count?,Hi. Revert back with the report to a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with bilateral varicocele grade II and III. My urologist recommended microscopic varicocelectomy after reviewing my test results. I am 32 years old and all of my blood test results, including hormones were in the normal range. However, my semen analysis showed that there are approximately 34 million sperms and out of which 60% are of good motility that is approximately 20 million. My semen analysis from 6 years ago was nearly 90 million sperm count with 60% motility. I understand that my current sperm count is at the bottom of the normal range. Me and my wife are not planning to have kids for the next one or two years and have not tried yet. My doctor recommends the surgery because there is going to be some improvement in the sperm count if he performs the procedure. I prefer to avoid the surgery if not necessary. I have a few questions. Is the sperm count going to be significantly different three years from now after performing the procedure? Is there a downside with leaving a permanent suture in my body for the rest of my life? What happens to the permanent sutures if the veins shrink or get absorbed by the body? I am not comfortable with leaving an external object (silk in my case) in my body for the rest of my life, especially if it causes problems in the future and I have to remove it later on. I am a highly active person and play soccer and go to the gym regularly. I am not sure how experienced the doctor should be for this procedure. My doctor is relatively young and obviously less experienced. Please help." -231088,What medication for a cut and pus on the penis?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Testicular torsion will present with severe testicular/abdominal pain, diagnosed clinically and operated immediately to save the testicle from being damaged. I dont think any one can untwist it with pain. So, you could have visited a doctor/surgeon immediately. If you have testicular sensation intact then your testicle is not dead( Sickening sensation after pressing testis lightly is normal). Any ways please visit a surgeon now for doppler study to find out whether its damaged or not. All the best. ",I had a testacle torsion on the right side 4 days ago I pulled it down an rolled it around I think I may have untwisted it but it was about 3hrs of pain if the testicle has died how will I know what are the symptoms of a dead testicle I have no insurance an live a long way from medical help an to make it I am completely broke not even enough gas to get to the e.r. -49440,What causes a sudden decrease in the BP level?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is common to have oozing from graft site after CABG. if it is extensive and continues more than 1 week, dressings has to be changed and some drugs may need to be changed. My recommendation: Iadosorb dressing, Furosemide. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My 78 yr old husband had open-heart surgery June 13. He gained 17 lbs. of fluid & is slowly losing it via medication & walking. He has leaking around the top of his left ankle & the nursed would wrap it. I do not have a roll of gauze, but have gauze pads & elastic wraps. What are the steps in changing the dressing. Do I need to clean it? I have a tube of Fluocinonide. Should I put it on the skin & then wrap it. Should it just to cover it or tight?" -190688,"Stomach cancer stage II cancer, painful recovery, low appetite. Chemotherapy, gastrectomy done. Taking Oxycodone. Treatment for pain?",it is better you should consult E.N.T surgeon. ,"Sir,i have a canker sore near the throat area.It was painful til three days.But today on the 4th day its completely painless but the size has only decreased a little.I have a smoking history of basically 2 years and i am 20 years now.What are the chances of me not having throat cancer .I would really appreciate your help.Thank you" -54772,Could taking neomarcazole for high BP ?,"Hi,He should receive the stand treatment of heart failure, he should be under the control of cardiologist, who Wil prescribe all necessary medications, such as beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, etc.Now when his ejection fraction is only 20%, he have bad prognosis, but on treatment it may increase in 3-6 months, and the prognosis will be betterTake careCome back if you have any further questions ","Hi. A friend of our business has had some kind of virus recently, an has been in and out of the hospital during the last couple of weeks. He went through a cardio cath today and the Cardiologist confirmed that the virus has caused a cardio myopathy with an ingestion fraction of 20. I guess the normal fraction should be 60 to 80. Is there anything that can be done, or what is the prognosis." -234130,What causes pain and sack on left side of balls?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem of Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation .In absence of any major health issue cause of ED and Premature Ejaculation is mind related and due to what is a called as Performance anxiety.Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.and delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Taking medications Sildenafil( Viagra ) on demand will help to get good hard erection and delay ejaculation .Please consult your family Physician to get prescription and to know timing and dosage of the drugs to be taken.Dr.Patil. ","Hi, my name is jaan from UAE. i am 37 years old married person. i have some weakness in my sexual life. 1st my pines size is 4.5 inches. 2nd, my pines is not come hard during intercourse. 3rd, i discharge very quickly. please give me some advise to get my site back. thanks" -244772,How to improve memory power ?,"hello, have you any symptoms? if you have any symptoms then consult your doctor for some minor investigations and cardiovascular system examination. if all come negative then you may have some other problem. are you visiting hospital many times though your doctor tells all thing is normal? then you can consult a psychiatrist about it. take care ","I have been feeling as though I would develop a heart disease . I am very feared of that. While searching on the net, I came across hypochondria. Am I developing hypochondria and will I actually develop a heart disease?" -85350,Can abstaining from drinking for a day ensure normal liver panel test?,"Hi thanks for contacting health care magic...You have renal cortical cyst and distended gall bladder....Here if renal cortical cyst small that is less then 2 to 3 cm small then you might need no treatment and only follow up needed.If cyst large and symptomatic then surgical treatment needed....Second gall bladder dilated with duct because downward there might be some obstruction by some stone , parasites or stenosis....So investigation for it done by magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography like investigation to detect cause....According to cause treatment guided.Consult surgeon for your condition.If surgeon needs then he will take opinion from gastroentetologist for your case Take care...Dr.Parth ",my impression as per usg for abdomen and pelvis isright renal cortical cyst as described-(bosniak-2)well distened gall bladder with mildly prominent cbd and minimal to mild ihbr dilatationmildly prominent pancreatic duct.please inform the details.... -148365,Suggest medication for high BP,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have high eosinophil count. There are many causes of high eosinophil count. Allergy, asthma, parasitic infection, hypersensitivity etc. Moreover your eosinophil count is not much high. It is slightly higher than normal. your drug should not be the cause. Don't worry. Just be relaxed. Its not a big deal. Just repeat once after some time. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Yes, thank you, I recently had complete lab work and everything was perfect except my eosinophil count was 510 where as before it was always very low 30 - 40 I am taking toporol xl 12.5 mg at night for approx 1 year and wondering if this is the cause. I feel very healthy otherwise" -18582,What condition can cause chronic constipation and gas problem?,Hi. You seem to be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Functional. Thyroid and blood sugar. Acid peptic disease. IBS. Revert back after 10 days of starting the medicines to a medical gastroenterologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old male suffering from long term constipation and gas problem for around 1.5 years. I have consulted many doctors and they usually suggest digestion tonics and tablets. One of them suggested me to do regular exercise and morning walk but that also did not help much. I have strictly banned myself from eating junk or street food over 6-7 months. My weight has not much increased in this period instead I have gained fat in my belly part. Main problem which I face in day to day life is constipation which includes less regular motion and sometimes no motion for two to three days. I always feel stomach bloating. Other problems are acidity or acid reflux, feeling of tiredness, less motivation to work, dry skin, dandruff in hair and hair fall.  Occasionally I feel sleepy and there is some joint and muscular pain. Seven months ago, I had stone in my kidney. It was removed by surgery using PCNL technique. Also four years back, I had appendicectomy." -67770,What is the remedy for the lumps on the buttocks having taking treatment for yeast infection?,"Hi,Clean the affected area with antiseptic lotion and apply antibiotic cream.Keep local part open and airy.First time clean the part by the doctor so proper cleaning of the part is done.If your doctor feels proper, he will go for one course of antibiotic medicine course.Ok and take care. ","Hi Dr Prasad,My son had an ankle injury and was advised a plaster . We were also advised to avoid the plaster from getting wet or if he must take a bath, he could use a plastic cover over the plaster. We used a plastic cover over the plaster, but unfortunately the water went inside. Within 3 days my son started complaining of itching iin the feet. I insisted that the plaster be cut and to my horror, found that his foot was completely soddened . The doctor then advised us to leave it open. It has dried up, but i still need to know, if he needs to apply some medicine on the infected part or should he just let it be." -36673,Scheduled IVF treatment. Are vaccinations safe?,"Hello thank you for your query. While undergoing IVF and early conception, most vaccinations are contraindicated. It will be better to opine if you let me know specifically what vaccinations you plan to take. I think it is a much better idea not to have any shots until you are done with your IVF and you know whether you are pregnant or not. Also , in case you do conceive through IVF, travelling in the first trimester so far off also is not advisable. I advise you to reconsider and discuss the issue at length with your IVF practitioner with the proper details. take care and Best of luck ",Hi - I m currently going through IVF treatment (expecting egg collection next week - all being well) however I also have some trips with work planned (month of May) for both India and China. I m wondering if it s okay to get some vaccinations now for those countries - or if better to wait until after IVF treatment? But then also to know whether any of the vaccines would be a risk to get if newly pregnant? -156709,What could cause severe pain in stomach and leg with no help from taking spazmo proxyvon and proxyvon?,"Hi, It could be benign lesions called erythema nodosum. If they are not troubling you then forget about them. They are likely to disappear in a few days on their own. Else consult a skin specialist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","hello i have had some red lumps appear on both legs:approx 4 to 5 on each leg. a couple of them near my inside ankle have caused the inner ankle to swell al little. when i walk there feels like pressure in my lower legs. it is only affecting below both knees," -90138,Echographie report shows liver increases echo structure diffuse hyper echoic homogeneous and regular contours. Meaning?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.Thank you for your query.Yes, there are a couple of things you should be worried about here. Let us first shed some light on the urobilinogen. The causes for elevated levels of urobilinogen (bilirubin in the urine)are:-Liver diseases-Bile duct obstruction-HepatitisAs you have also an elevated serum bilirubin of 4 (whether total or direct), this indicates some abnormality with the liver. Please conduct an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis and also check other parameters in your liver function test.Also, it is important to note that your vitamin D levels are very low. The normal levels are 20-56 ng/ml or 50-140 nmol/L. Levels below 32 ng/ml are considered to be low, and a level below 20 ng/ml can cause serious conditions and predispose to conditions like breast cancer. Please meet your doctor at the earliest and initiate Vitamin D injections at the earliest.I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you.Best wishes. ","I recently had a micro urine test completed and it said i had urobiligin result of 4, leukocyte +1, trace of protein, and squamous epithelial 67 with a result of ""rare"". I also had a result of 9 on a vitamin D blood test. My liver test results also say I had a 4 for my bilirubin. Should i be worried? Im 29 yr old female. 167 lbs." -52726,Reason for rapid heartbeat when in public or alone,Hi ThereI understand your concern for your father and instead of prescribing you something here without examining your father I would like to advice you to take your father to a cardiologist and after proper evaluation start him on medication properly so that he will be benefited.Good luck ,"Hello sir,my father is in ITBP police,and during his service he face many problem like high blood pressure due to which some heart problem is also there,they take many medicine to control Bp but none are effective,please give me guidance to cure these problems" -91980,How can a lump on the palm be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As per my surgical experience, the lumps on feet with overweight condition narrates callus formation.In our clinic, after diagnostic confirmation, we advise management guidelines in terms of local care, supportive medicines, weight management as well as surgery in some of the cases.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ","I have a knot on top of both feet. THE OCCASIONAL PAIN SEEMS TO BE AT THAT AREA. gETS BETTER AFTER I WEAR SUPPORTIVE SHOES. I AM OVERWEIGHT . I DO, MOST OF THE TIME, GO BAREFOOTED OR WEAR SLIPPERS.(I TELL PEOPLE THAT I WAS BORN WITHOUT SHOES....I AM JUST A GOOD OLD(70)COUNTRY GIRL. help!" -250892,What are the chances of pregnancy if missed a pill?,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today.If you put a new ring in sooner than it needed to be replaced, and it has been in only for 3 days and you removed it, you likely will not get a period at all since the ring has not yet been in for three weeks. In addition, you are still protected against pregnancy if you did not have the ring out for more than seven days. You do not need a week for the ring to be effective except when you first start using it, as long as no more than 7 days goes by between wearing rings.So if i understand your timing correctly, you do not need to worry about being pregnant. A pregnancy test will only be positive at least 2-3 weeks after an unprotected encounter, so it is too early to test now, however you are not at risk for pregnancy.I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was reassuring.Best wishes,Dr. Brown ","I had taken out my nuvaring for a day or two to have my ring free week. I was planning to see my boyfriend in a week so since my period hadnt come i put in a new ring. I ended up seeing him sooner than expected and forgot i hadnt had it in a full week yet. we had sex twice on friday with no condoms, i took the ring out on monday and I have no period yet 6 days later. should i wait longer or will a pregnancy test work right now?" -193435,What causes vision disabilities in a child?,"Hello,Consult a pediatrician for detailed evaluation.Basic blood investigations have to be done. Thanks ",My child is 8 n half year old ..she has fever since 3 days .. Started moxikind forte yesterday ..and crocin syrup . yesterday night temp shooted to 104 ..gave meftal ...and she vomited at night and has loose motions too. ...what to I continue with now -104430,What causes breathing difficulty?,I think you are right. These symptoms can be explained by the ovarian cysts and endometriosis. It is very unlikely that your heart is causing these symptoms. ,"I have been suffering with severe pelvic pain for 4 years now which has just gotten worse and worse. It is to the point now that it takes everything I have to get out of bed and get to work every day. Constant pain every day, large clots during menses also gray tissue looking stuff towards the end. Two children ages 5&7 with a miscarrage 3 years ago. Now I am acvtually having chest pain left sided feels like its right in my heart. We did an EKG at work which was said to be normal by one of the Doctors I work with. I am sure I have endometriosis and I believe that it is in a very advanced stage. Could I be right or should I still worry that it is actually my heart? Oh and several pelvic ultrasounds have showed small cysts on overies last one 4cm complex cyst on right ovary and I have also have elevated WBC's for about the last 2 years straight last reading was Tuesday night at 12,000" -10630,There is a lump above my left collarbone. Is it cancerous?,"Hello. There is a lymph node in the left supraclavicular region called as Virchow's node. If enlarged, it may indicate a malignancy of the abdominal region as that is the draining pathway of the lymph from that area. A lymph node from cancer is generally very hard to palpate. A soft node is generally secondary to some inflammatory response, generally an infection. Please ask your doctor to have a look at your abdomen and re-evaluate the node, although I am almost certain, it is nothing but an inflamed node. As it is of a short duration, it is highly unlikely to be anything dangerous. I suggest you get the following tests: For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor, I consulted two doctors regarding a lump that I could feel above my left collarbone, whenever I strain or turn my neck. Both the doctors said that it was just a prominent tendon, but gave me an ultrasound to ease my mind. The ultrasound said 'there is a 6 by 4 mm hypoechoic nodule in my left supra clavicular area, presumably representing a small lymph node. If clinically indicated, an MRI or a CT can be done for further evaluation. On seeing the reports, one of the doctors said that I need a biopsy right away. The other doctor referred me to an ENT. I followed up with the ENT, but he was not able to feel the lymph node and said that the lump is just a prominent muscle and nothing to worry about. The ENT also said that the ultrasound was normal and that a 6 by 4 mm node is normal and nothing to worry about. I have been reading online, and it is mentioned everywhere that a hypoechoic nodule is cancerous, especially in the left collar bone area. What does a hypoechoic nodule mean? Does this mean it is a small cancerous lymph node? What does it mean by 'if clinically indicated, a CT or MRI can be done for further evaluation.'? I also had a CBC done, and that was normal. I had a neck CT done six months ago for a pulled muscle, and that was normal as well. If it did not detect this small nodule six months back, can it have grown in just six months? Is hypoechoic bad? Why did the ultrasound say presumably a lymph node? I am so worried now. Do I need a biopsy or is there nothing to worry about?" -139856,What causes soreness in my lower back?,"Hello, I have studied your case. Osteoid osteoma is common between 10 to 20 age group.Night pain is common in osteoid osteoma which can be confirmed by CT scan.MRI with contrast of spine will help to know origin of back pain.Pain indicates inflammatory process or nerve compression.I will advise you to do PET SCAN so that lesion in any area of body can be identified. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ",I have a ten year old boy who has been complaining of different pains on and off for two months now. the two most complained about places are the mid to lower back and pain in his right side just below his ribcage> Both are sensitive to touch and are reccurrent. Sometimes he goes weeks without complaining of pain then out of nowhere he wakes up at 2 am in intense pain and our dr keep telling me its strained muscles but im worried its more than that -76137,What should be the schedule of taking bigomet while on crisanta ?,"Hi, Thanks for query, It shows that you might have some infection in spermatic cord or in prostate, Take plenty of water. Consult urologist and seek his advice. ok and bye. ",I have my semen reports fine but the pus cells are 05-06/HPF. What it mean ? is there any infection ? -173317,"What could cause numbness and pain in head, twitching lips, stiff jaw and stabbing pain in chest with memory problems?","Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!I would explain that your clinical situation seems to be complex, and it is necessary performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis in order to investigate for the underlying possible causes: a cervical spine disorder, vitamin D deficiency, an inflammatory disorder, peripheral neuropathy, etc.. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your physician for a careful physical check up and some tests: - complete blood count- a cervical spine X ray study- a chest X ray study- thyroid hormone levels- vitamin D levels - blood electrolytes- a nerve conduction study to examine your nerves. A cervical spine MRI study may be needed in case of an abnormal neurological exam. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ",sharp chest pains on the left side and swellings of the face ankles and hands. ive also had muscle weakness on the left side and tremors on the right side.Hi my name is christina and im a 33yr old female. ive been concerned because the right side of my chest has been hurting like someone is stabbing me with tons of needles and it just keeps repeating it self. i also have major muscle weakness on my left side and my whole right side is shakey. my hands and feet are always cold. this has been going on for 4 months. -250347,Suggest remedy for breathing difficulty and shortness of breath in infant,"Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. Normally upper right abdominal pain is seen in pregnancy due to problems of digestion caused by pregnancy hormones. But you seem to have severe/ unbearable pain, You need exclusion of liver disorder ( infective/ blood group in compitance )/ gall bladder disorders. Some times heart problems/ trauma to the part with injury to bony cage./ respiratory problems, can lead to unbearable pain in the area. I would advise a consultation of a physician followed by investigations he advises,,, to pin point the cause & take specific treatment advised. Thanks ",I am 19 weeks pregnant and for the past week I have felt nausea and the past few days I have started to have horrible pains in my right upper side. A few times it has hurt so bad I could not even walk or move. I had to lay down in a certain position. -74653,Done semen analysis. Trying to have baby. Is the report okay?,"Hello, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das Look, your semen analysis report indicates normal sperm count (normal is > 15 ml as per WHO 2010). The motility is within normal limit (as per WHO 2010, grade a should be >25% or all total >50%). The Normal sperm count is also within normal limit (as per WHO 2010, normal sperm should be > 04%). The pus cells and RBCs, are above normal limit.( as per WHO 2010, normal semen should not contain any pus cells or RBCs). So, overall, your report indicates genitourinary tract infection due to presence of pus cells in semen. For this you have to take ciprofloxacin group of drug. Regards. ","my semen analysis report shows color greyish white,volume 3ml,reaction alkaline ,viscosity normal, PUS cells- 6-8 RBCs -2-3 , spermatogenic cells 2-3 Active motile 50% sluggish motile 25% non motile -25% normal forms 70%abnormal forms 30% total sperm count 62 million.what is your opinion on this.please answer me i am facing infertility for last 7 years" -195703,"Suggest remedy for fever,cough and stuffy nose","Hellopost viral weakness is commen, if gums are bleeding and he has no fever, then look for platlet count if dengue is prevalent in your area.if not so then give tab vit c for bleeding gums and apply some emmolient on lips ","My three year old grandson has running a high fever 103 and 104 for more than a week we took him to doctor said was a virus the he wouldn t eat or drink, fever is gone now but still not eating or drinking much, lips are cracked and now gums are bleeding. I am very worried about this my instincts tell me something is wrong." -92160,What do lumps on the left side of the abdomen indicate?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.Swollen lymph nodes in neck area are commonly seen and in most cases if there are no other symptoms, it doesn’t indicate any disease. However if there are additional symptoms such as fever, rapid growth of node, cough, weight loss or excessive swelling then this may be something pathological and require treatment. In these cases it is most commonly cause by some sort of infection.The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is an infection, particularly a viral infection, such as the common cold. Other possible causes of swollen lymph nodes include:Strep throat, Measles, Ear infections, Infected (abscessed) tooth, Mononucleosis. Mononucelosis is commonest along the young people and this should be ruled out first. Then it can be treated with antibiotics or other medications depending on established cause. He should drink more fluids, take ibuprofeum and rest as much as possible till symptoms persist. In doubtful cases, lymph nide biopsy can be taken but I don’t think this is necessary at this point.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ","I was tested by a DR. who through test found that I have Graves disease. I also found a lump on the side of my neck that another dr. says is located on my thyroid gland. I am highly allergic to the metamazole (excuse spelling). From my understanding this medication is the ONLY medication that can treat Graves disease, that or the iodine radiation. Should I get lump checked by a general sergeant before I go any further to determine whether the lump on the ride side is malignant or benign?" -137117,I have a bumps full of puss after an unknown insect bite,"Hi dont take any type of tention in your mind for health probroblume,you take high died,yoga and morning walk,for your anxiety you should consult psycologist,bethout consulting you dont take any medicine. Thank you. ","hi i am 33 years old my little kid is 6 years now after his delivery i felt weakness . trembling and worries some times high blood pressure my health is still same now i feel anxiety oftens i takes medicines different types of like inderal, seroxat, alprazolam and plendil lots of medicines , i offen feel worry when i think about my health i went to hospital several times in panic attacks also please help me how can i recover my health" -133099,Can budecort and duoline respules be used together for breathing problem?,"Hello, Increased eosinophil count signifies some kind of 1. allergic reactions like asthma, hay fever, drug/ food allergy 2. parasitic infection 3. idiopathic eosinophilia syndrome 4. autoimmune diseases. But your throat inflammation is indicating towards tonsillitis leading to chronic upper tract infection by some bacteria. Allergic reactions can be associated with nearly in almost all cases recurrent upper respiratory tract infection and eosinophilia due to immune abnormality. So you should consult a physician for further evaluation. Go for total blood count, skin allergy test, throat swab culture and sensitivity. You can take tab. levocetrizine once in a day. Do gargle with warm salty water for 3-4 times in a day, avoid taking spicy food which can irritate your throat. Follow the instruction of your treating doctor for taking antibiotic and also for manage tonsillitis problem.Thank you for consulting HCM. ",I have eosonophilia diagnosed 9percent.currently for last 6 months i have throat inflammation.it pains a lot.now i see pores in the inflammation.yellow food particles gets stored in my throat pores while i swallow food.it irritates a lot.what should i do? -255437,"Vaginal bleeding, chest and stomach pain after taking Plan B. Is this supposed to happen?","Hi,In the manner in which the intercourse happened and the fact that you had taken the emergency contraception soon after, implies that you were adequately protected. The bleeding that happened after the pill intake was due to the withdrawal effect caused by the high hormone content in the pill. You may expect a period delay by a week or two and if you do not see your next natural period even after ten days after it is due, please get help from a specialist in person. Hope this helps. ",is there any chance of pregnancy after taking i- pill . i took the medicine after one hr of sex. my boyfriend didnt enter his penis . but it touched . my due date was 2nd sept .. and i took the pill at 15 th sep..after taking the pill i have periods at 20th sept. after some days fro 3rd oct i have some abdominal pain and releasing some white discharge . is there any chance of pregnancy? -195827,Suggest treatment for fever and cold in a 5 year old,"As Your child is 2.5 kg on birth and now six kg, six kg is a good weight...no need to panic.Your child is absolutely on right way.After one and half months start weaning food. ",Hello Doctor.My son is 4 and half months old. He was 2.6 kg when he born..his weight now is 6 kg however he looks very thin..im giving him Dexolac 1..He is exclusively on Formula feed coz I could not feed him..Can u plz suggest me how to increase his weight..Thank you.. -237391,Is there short term alternating phobia disorder?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely suggest that your son could be a victim of his own negative thinking. You cannot term his current state of mind as clinical depression. Rather, this is just disappointment. Disappointment which arises out of unforeseen life events do bring such symptoms like sadness, irritation, anger, lethargy, lack of interest, lack of appetite etc. Please understand this fact and make sure to introspect. Talking to your friends, out door activities and being creative should give you relief. Find the reason for your disappointment and consult a psychologist if need be. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi, I'm looking for a good self help book on depression that will help my 28 year old son who is dealing with depression. He is doing a drug trial, has been out of work for over a year, says he just feels ""empty"" and can't get motivated to do anything.... Any suggestions?" -75406,"Trying to conceive. Follicular study done, blood test, pelvic scan normal. Treatment?","Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and I understand your concerns. Your doctor is right please get the egg release tested by follicular growth scan. Have intercourse from the day eggs are about to release. You have a good chance of getting pregnancy. This method is not 100 % sure. You have to try few more cycles in the same way. You will get pregnant. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any followup queries you have. Regards, Dr.Mahesh Koregol IVF & Infertility Specialist. ",Dr i plannin for baby last 6.7 month but i can t susess i cansult one dr she did my intarnal altra repot was very good again dr say to me come after 2 days i will check you by intarnal altra sound egg fatilize or not she say my egg was fatilized then give me one injectin and and said to me taking susten200 useing after intarcourse keep in vagina but at last i am not susess give me best idea -115828,Prescribe medicines for pain in hips,"Hello,First of all stop taking the medicines that led to the allergy. Sometimes it takes time to recover. I would suggest you consult your doctor regarding the allergic reaction so that he will note it down and change the medicines for better sugar control. Life style changes asking with exercising daily helps in diabetic patients.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manisha Auradkar, General & Family Physician ","Hello sir, my mother (age around 58) had been to a doctor for regular check up and got to know that her sugar level is 125 before food and 218 after food.On 6th Sept 2012 she went to a diabetes specialist.Doctor prescribed her volibo 0.2 (1 tablet before lunch).My mother body started itching and resulted in big allergy.Later we went to a skin specialist,neither sugar has reduced nor allergy , now complete body of my mother is with white pimples and its itching.Following are the tables , she is currently taking Cream 1. RITCH creamy lotion - 50 ml ( CURATIO ) 2. HALOX cream ( Ranbaxy ) Halobetasol Propionatae 0.05% w/w Tablets: 1. Polaramine 2mg (MSD) Dexchlorapheniamine maelate 2. Averzine-25 ( Canixa) Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride USP 25mg Please suggest ..." -232752,Suggest treatment for testicle like lump on right testicle,Hi.I had gone through your query. Masturbation is normal physiological function. It doesn't have any side effects on body.Headache after masturbation or sex called sexual cephalgia.It occurs in small population. But do not have any serious issues.It can be treated with medicine like analgesic. Paracetamol and diclofenac will useful.Medicines like propranalol before masturbation or sex can prevent headache. But before taking any medicine you have to consult doctor and take advise. I hope I have answered your question. Happy to help you. Thank you. ,"Hi doctor, I just want to know if masturbation have any effect on the body especially the head,because I usually have headache like migraine and I think my head swells after that. I feel depressed after that and I stay indoor for some days. I need your advice doc." -164933,Is joint pain due to rosuvas?,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.As you have pain, aches, dizziness etc I will advice you to perform regular exercises as this will help the body to improve the metabolism, immune system, blood carrying oxygen capacity, etc.Post breast cancer the body is pretty week and needs a self effort to fight improve the ADL. In my clinical practice I see cases with similar complains post mastectomy and with physical therapy they respond well to their overall health condition.regardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I have very bad body aches and joint pain. I had a mastectomy on 02/04/14 for stage 1 HER positive right breast cancer. PET scan in April 2014 was negative. I took anastrozole 1 mg for about two and a half weeks but the side effects were too much to take it so I told my doctor and quit taking it. My symptoms were dizziness, hot flashes, body aches/joint pain, insomnia and hair thinning. I am still having all these symptoms even thought it has been about 3 weeks since stopping the medication." -50428,"Are Amlodipine, Hydralazine and Carvedilol the right medication for high BP?","Hello there I have read through your question and would like to tell you that headache can be attributed to a high blood pressure. I would advise you to get your blood pressure monitored for one week and if it continues to be above 130/90 you should consult your physician for a complete blood work up and start an antihypertensive. If hypertension is ruled out, we may have to look for neurological causes like tension headache or migraine. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic. ",my blood pressure was 145/94 and pulse 90 this morning. I have had a headache for a few days. My blood pressure was taken a few months ago and it was 130/90 because of my family history she had me come back and recheck it and it was 134/90. I have to go back in a couple of weeks for another check should I be concerned that it has gone up? I have been having headaches and been very tired lately. -140760,Suggest treatment for severe lower back pain,"Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your friend got pain in middle of back , it hurt only when he eats. It does not not seems to be related to muscle or bone. As it is related to food, it is gastrointestinal pain likely radiating to back. It is likely to be due to acidity. Pantaprazole before meals is likely to help. He should not eat foods and fried food. He can be further investigated by doing ultrasound of abdomen.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. ",This problem happened to my friend years ago after doing heavy yard work. On Sat. last week he lifted weights...something he normally does. For a couple of days now it's been hurting him in the middle of his back whenever he eats. Did he pull a muscle or what? -193170,Why does a child refuse to eat?,"Hi, I understand your concern about your child. Before proceeding for Thyroglossal cyst surgery, you need to confirm the position and function of normal thyroid tissues. It is not an emergency surgery unless it get infected. Age of surgery varies with individual children. Other than surgery, sclerotherapy (injecting medicine into the cyst) can be done. I would advise you to get pediatric surgeon opinion for further management and follow up. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician ","hi Doctor My Kid( Male) 1year and 8 months old is having thyroglossal cyst, Suggest me Pls. is this age is advisable for a surgery? Is there is any other treatment other than surgery is availabl Thanks Ragesh Shankar YYYY@YYYY" -74119,What are the suggestions to increase my sperm count?,"Hi Hassan,Welcome to HCM.Ubi Q is a good antioxidant & is prescribed to improve sperm's health. Kindly take it as advised by your doctor.Wish you good health.Regards. ","Dear Sir This is Hassan, i have married 3 years but we don t have child and i have check Siemens test and doctor advised us to use Ubi Q 100 and i have eat one month shall i continue this capsule. What is the benifit of this capsule, please advice Regards Hassan" -124511,"Pain in the belly button, vomiting. Altered blood reports. Anything to be concerned?","Hello! Welcome to Health care magic! The abdominal pain when relieved after food and nausea is in favour of a peptic ulcer. If your food habits were irregular or too spicy, or you have lot of stress, this could be a possibility. There are other possible causes too like chronic hepatitis, colitis, etc.And the itching need not necessarily be related to the abdominal pain. itching can accompany abdominal pain in a hepatitis. It can also be due to an unrelated problem - fungal infections of the skin, dryness, etc. So kindly get evaluated throroughly and see to that you get a liver function test and hepatitis screening to rule out liver pathologies. Hope you get well soon! Take care! ","I am a 22 year old female and I have pain throughout my stomach and it helps when I eat sometimes but not all the time. Tums doesn't help either. I have normal Bowel movements and urination but the pain makes me sick to my stomach and makes me want to vomit. I had uncontrollable itching for about 9 months and it stoped about a 3 weeks ago with the help of clobetasol propionate ointment. Usp, 0.05%. I still ich a little sometimes but not as bad It's just one problem after another and I need help!" -47459,What could the itchy white spot between the breast be ?,"hi, You seem to have developed a fungal infection of the groins due to the moisture. Wear dry ironed clothes. Your dermatologist will prescribe the appropriate anti fungal cream. It will come down after that. Wish you a speedy recovery Take care ",I swam in a pool 2 days past. didnt have time to wear a new underwear. wore on the wet swim suit. Having itching in groins.redness also. please help. -135608,Is allergic bronchitis curable ?,Hi shivejuvennikulam I think you have got symptoms of allergic rhinitis which can be seasonal or perrennial. I usually exacerbates whenever there is increased allergens especially pollens in the atmosphere or if there is change in ambient temperature of the environment. probably you need antihistaminics like cetirizine and nasal spray (azelastine plus fluticasone) asthma is prevalent in 50% patients of allergic rhinitis so go for spirometry if you feel breathless... best wishes ,Hi doctor Im shiju from kerala nw in bahrain in kerala daily morning i suffered sneezing and esinophilia allergic problems maily sneezing . After in bahrain(4 month) it gone but now slowly started because here now climate changing time of cold .now i suffer sneezing mucus breath complication what will do please he;lp me -38314,33 yrs old and still not pregnant. Please advice.,"Hi Rajini, Welcome to Healthcare magic forum, Since u got ur periods its confirmed that ur not pregnant. Hope I have answered ur question, Regards ",i had periods for two days full bleeding third day morning to evening no bleeding evening slightly bleeding and fourth day onwards no periods and i am now 33 years old and not pregnatn still -164004,Suggest treatment for knee pain,"Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and leg.I will advise you to do MRI spineFor these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","I have had a constant pain going down both of my legs from the buttocks straight down like a small electric current. I can t sleep because I can t find a position that isn t painful. Yesterday, I had a stomach ache and my whole body ached. Today it s just the legs. It doesn t just come and go, it s a steady pain. It feel like when your hand or arm falls asleep and when the blood it trying to get back to normal. That weird pain. What could be the reason? Concerned has lasted two days." -236744,Suggest treatment for adult speech impairment in condition like stroke,"dear,the symptoms you happen to show are strongly suggestive of major depression.An urgent psychiatric consultation is advisable.Course of antidepressant with proper psychotherapies can be required.Everything will be ok do it worry.Regards ","I was divorced about 6 years ago (no children) My ex-husband left me for another woman after 17 years of marriage (and a few more living together). I went through some very difficult years getting over that and a few other things, including a job loss, the death of a close sibling a year later (from alcoholism), and seeing my elderly mother go into a nursing home. I think I ve been over the divorce and death of my brother for a couple of years now. I don t feel that pain anymore. I ve had some good times, have a good job, I m financially ok and I have a decent life. Lonely, yes but ok. The thing is, ever since the divorce, I haven t felt truly close to anyone - not even good friends or family. I don t feel really welcome or accepted anywhere. I haven t thrown a party in 6 years. I don t call people very much and when I do I have this gut feeling that they don t want to hear from me. I rarely initiate social get-togethers. I accept most invitations (and am grateful for them), I enjoy my friends and have always genuinely liked other people. I just don t feel like I belong anywhere. I would like to understand why I feel this wat and what to do about it. It seems to be part of my wiring now. I really want to find a way to feel like I used to. If i can work this out, I think I will have a lovely life. :-) Thank you L" -5921,There are itchy cracks on my scrotum. What is it?,Hi. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. From your description it seems that your symptoms could be due to: 1. Scrotal dermatitis. 2. Second possibility is fungal infection. ,"Hello doctor, I have a skin problem on my scrotum. I am having this issue since six months. It itches every time and there are cracks on my scrotum. I am using Betnovate. When I use the ointment, it goes away and when I stop it, it recurs. Previously, I had a skin disease, which I think as keratosis pilaris. Please help." -24238,Why is there fungus on the nail beds of my fingers and toes?,Hello. Nail bed fungal infection could be due to either continuous exposure to water or immune deficiency. It is treated with a systemic antifungal for six months and keeping nails dry most of the time. Immune-deficient conditions should be excluded. Please send me a photo of your nails in order to classify how severe it is. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, Why do I have fungus on the nail beds of my hands and feet?" -79087,"What causes fever,migraine,back pain during kidney infection?","Hello and welcome to HCM.You don't need to worry about dying due to the bleeding.But, whether the bleeding is coming from the urine or due to menses, is to be confirmed.You will need to get an ultrasound abdomen to know for sure, about the cause of bleeding.If pain is severe, don't delay seeing your doctor. Till such time that you see a doctor,you can take an anti-inflammatory tablet,which your doctor will prescribe. ","problem. female,22.i think i have been experiencing blood n the urine. clots and all. a few wedks ago i asked my bf to ""pop"" my back and i layed on the floor and he stood on my lower back. unprepared i thought he was going to use his hands. and i heard a pop or bust sound inside me which my crazy self thought must have been a fetus or something. later i got weird ab pains further thinking i was pregnant or something. then i started my period about a week ago, and still havent stopped bleeding except now i think its coming from my urine. it began hurting to urinate. and started taking azo and drinking cranberry juice. i really hope im not going to die! please confirm im not going to die!! am i pregnant? did my kidney get squashed!?" -45810,what is the treatment for ringworm?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.It seems you are suffering from Tinea, a kind of fungal infection..In my patients of Tinea, I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole for few weeks.Apply anti-fungal cream containing luliconazole or sertaconazole over affected areas twice a day.You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing clotrimazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda ","Should I be concerned that I have a rash on the outer portion of both thighs? Before I saw, a nurse this morning the rash itched badly. The nurse applied anti itch cream on both thighs. As a result, the rash now burns and has provided very little itch relief." -121535,Why is my abdomen distended and bloated?,Pain in abdomen after consuming ipill is due the referred pain due to strong uterine contractions arising as a result of ipill ......so don't worry .just chill its spasm of uterus causing you pain in abdomen....tc care ,"gud mrng dr ,i did sex with my hubby on 6 th july , from that day i having gud pain in my abdomen , and on 6 th evening i took ipill , from that pain is there , today (11 07 12) i having gud bleeding which passing urine and pain is server , can u pls guide me wat i have to do" -68359,What are the effects of ant bites?,"Hello and welcome to HCM forum,Thank you for writing to us,After reading through tour query it seems that yes the swelling along the gum line is most probably from a viral infection.Viral infection is self limiting and the swelling with related symptoms should disappear in about 7-10 days, until then drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated and eat healthy.With the advise of your doctor you can take painkillers if the pain is intolerable.I hope this answer will help you.Thank youI wish you good healthTake care. ","Hello, I have a lump on my jawline, my cheek is numb. I started feeling unwell a couple of weeks ago, I went to the doctors as my glands were up and I come up in spots he said it was a viral infection. It s been 2 weeks now and I still don t feel right, and now this lump has appeared it s very tender." -144486,"80 year old, suffering with severe back pain and body ache. Can methycobal injection be prescribed?","A plain X-ray abdomen,ultrasonography of kidneyshould be done to rule out pathology in kidney.Lump should be evaluated by a surgeon and if necessary ,FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) may be advised. ",My sister recently suffered chronic lower back pain near her kidney which she had to take two lots of painkillers for the other night. She said it left the area feeling sore and a sensation of a lump in that area. Her urine does not seen to be smelly or infected and she had no fever . This has happened a couple of times now. What could be causing it. -45044,What causes sore throat and rash on upper arms and chest?,"Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It is certainly not shingles. Shingles is usually painful rather than itchy. Perhaps it is either a fungal infection or it could an eczema patch. I would suggest you to get it examined. A fungal infection is usually a ring shaped, dry, scaly expanding lesion whereas an eczema patch is a dry, red, scaly patch. Depending on the diagnosis you would require either a topical antifungal or a topical steroid cream. In addition to the specific therapy you may take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab cetrizine 10mg once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.Hope I have answered your query Let me know if you need any more assistance ","i believe i have shingles on my left foot, raised rash very itchy, itches more when i rubbed it,i ve been putting caladrly clear in it, it takes care of the itch a little, making it bearable. but it is contagious, like chicken pox, and do i need to stay clear of the family, wash the bedding( i ve been wearing one sock to bed, just in case..am I doing the right things?" -128257,How to treat a hurting head after a major hit?,"Hii... I will advise you to go nearest ER, as the presentation you are giving, its need full evaluation by the ER doctor and followed by Clot busters like Heparin. There are increased chances of deep vein thrombosis in your leg, it may further complicate your condition , as it can go upto the Lungs. ","I had a car accident where my leg was wedged between my car and another. It compressed my leg hard but did not break bones nor cut through the skin. However, my entire leg from the knew down, calf, ankle and big toe (top and bottom) swelled and are black and blue and I feel areas of hardness in my calf. The blood seems to be deeper below the skin and not risen to the exterior skin layers. Although there are signs of black n blue coming to the surface, it has not in its truest form yet. My ankle and calf on my right leg is noticeably swollen to my left leg (which is normal and did not incur injury). It does not hurt really now 6-7 days later, but there is soreness. I am concerned about the blood pooling in my feet and ankles which I can see and this is dark red. There is a slight blue color I see throughout my calf from the knee down. I have iced my leg in the beginning but have conflicting advice as to what I should do (ice/heat) so I have stopped all therapies in fear of blood clots. I do elevate it at night when I come home from work but I am sitting/walking throughout the day at work and at night is when it is swelling the most. By morning, it recedes a bit but swells again throughout the day. I am unable to wear closed toe shoes at this time because of the swelling/discomfort. I also feel a little numb around my knee area. The weight of compression, being wedged between 2 car doors, on my leg from the knee down has certainly done some damage. I did think that I broke my big toe because it was so swelled in the beginning, but now I don t believe this to be true. What therapy should I do and what is wrong with me? Again, I am afraid of blood clots because of the large area of discoloration. Please advise." -53637,What causes breathlessness and varying heart rate?,"Hi,If you are pale, then all your symptoms could be due to anaemia. If your hemoglobin is normal then we have to check your blood pressure and cardiac functions.Regards,Dr. Geeta Sundar ","Hello, Im a female 46yrs old and experiencing symptoms rapid heart rate while sleeping waking up and feeling chills, bit dizzy, and pale. It been going on for a while. I can hear and feel my heart beat. Please provide me with some answer.thank you.<" -61207,Suggest possible treatment for golden staph infection,thanks for posting your query to HCM. As I understand you are having probelem in different system of body . I tried to slve your query . painless lump on ribcage could be a benign mass for which you need to undergo ultrasound and biopsy examination under guidence of Surgeon . Pelvic pain and lower back pain could be due to muscle spasm which require opinion of an orthopedic surgeon . Gastric trouble could be due to your food habbits so you need to manage your dieatary habbit . thanks . ,"hi, i have been having some health issues for over a year now. weight loss, bloating, gas, pelvic pain, lower back pain, diarrhea on and off, recently had abenign polyp removed from the neck of my womb and 3 colon polyps removed, still waiting on the results for colon polyps, i have a follow up in march 2 get results so they must be benign. well i have had a hard painless lump on my left ribcage between the 9th and 10th rib for over 4 years i think, it doesnt move but im sure its grown some. what do u think it could be? im 37 female" -112907,What is the treatment for shortness of breath and chest tightness?,What you have got is a post viral cough. It may sometimes be very refractory to treatment and takes a long time to get away.Start seretide inhaler 2 puff 2 times daily and tablet singulair 10 mg daily at night. You should be fine in 4-5 DAYS but continue treatment for 3 weeks Kindly vote thanks if the answer was helpful ,"I have a dry itchy cough that leads me to gasping for air. It s been over a month, I use to hear a wheezing, but now that s stopped. It sounds terrible. I can t even laugh hard without having a coughing fit. I literally have to force myself to inhale through the hacking cough. I some times have mucus that comes up with it. Buty throat itches uncontrollably during this time and I have vomited some during these spells." -246388,Suggest medication for chronic pain due to fibromyalgia,"Hello, Amitryptiline and nortryptiline work in different ways than the anti=epileptics gabapentin and lyrica and could be tried along with them. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ",I have gbs resulting from haven taken the flu shot. I have been on Gabapenten whichn causedleg swelling the was put on cymbalta but was sick with it. I am now on 50 mg of Lyrica but it is not controlling the pain. Would Asmtriptyline or nortriptyline be a better answer for me. I have had this since Jan. -188000,What could be the spot on outer part of lungs in x-ray?,"There may be fever with evening rise of temperature, with night sweats and pruritis if patient has Hodgkins. Before thinking of this disease you have to rule out many other causes of lymph node enlargement. Act by the advice of your doctor who will differentiate the cause.Dr. J. Ticku ",my 10 year old daughter has lately been having trouble with swelling of her lymph glands in her throat. This has been an on going problem with her for about a year now. I am concerned that it may be something more severe of a problem like maybe Hodgkin's disease. what are other symptoms of that disease? -209556,Suggest diet plan to increase the weight of toddlers,"Hello. I just read through your problem.Sometimes, recurring urinary tract infections in children of this age can be due to Vesico-ureteral Reflux. this causes urine to be able to travel from the bladder up to the kidney, instead of through the urethra and out. There are screening methods available and treatment options for this.I recommend consulting with your doctor and raising this issue. then the appropriate evaluation and treatment can be done. ","My baby 18th months old. She has been suffering urine infection her urine R/E report is Pus Cell 4-6, Albumin (present +), Epith.2-3. This test done 02.04.2010. But 30days ago her urine R/E report is Pus Cell 12-14, Albumin (present ++), Epith.2-3.RBC 4-5 that time she took antibiotic Cefotile for 10 days 1 spoon 2 times per day.After taiking medicine (10 days) we done test urine R/E report is Pus Cell 1-2, Albumin (Trace), Epith.1-2,RBC nil.My qes. is why she suffering repeted urine infection." -246662,What causes a sharp pain in the back on the right side?,"Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","about 2 weeks ago I had a sudden very sharp pain on the outside knee area and felt something pop It hurt for about 2 days but subsided About 4 days ago I started experiencing a dull ache/pain on the lower inside part of the same knee. just standing hurys, but no additional pain with movement" -165106,Suggest remedy for pain in knee,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you. As mentioned by you about the cyst and the surgery you have undergone. The surgery was performed to help ease of the cyst. Now since the space you are feeling empty there is not filled than you need to perfrom some exercises to strengthen the muscles and eliminate the space. Usually due to the cyst the muscle is overstretched and than after removal there is empty space which can be filled by exercises. Also , to not allow that space to be occupied by anything else in future you need to have a good tone of the muscles. I am sure you will be helped and your complains will be eliminated by toning of muscles.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ",I had a cyst in my left butt cheek the size of maybe an tennis ball or bigger. I had surgery two years ago in which the cyst was removed but also a huge chuck of my butt muscle in which has left a pretty big size dent.. The doctor that performed the surgery told me it would fill in in time it has already been two years and I really feel like it s not going to fill in at least not to the normal size it once was so my question is.. Is it realistic to think it will never fill back in or will it fill in and how long would it take -44094,What could a chronic rash on the back of the hand indicate?,"Hello, It could be a reaction to Ibuprofen. I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine Maleate once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist ",I have a blister type rash on my right arm and ear and have had it for 3 days. The rash is not getting much better and my arm is aching. My skin feel itchy all over my body. The only different thing I have taken is ibuprofen lysine?I've had 4 tables 2 on sat and 2 Sunday morning. Could this be a reaction? -22303,How can I protect my eyes from damage while using computer?,"Hello. The disease that you can have is computer vision syndrome. If you are working for so long. In this, the blinking rate of eyes is reduced due to constantly staring at the screen which can cause dry eyes because in every blink our eyes are hydrated. So, in order to reduce that you have to do 20-20 exercise, that means after every 20 minutes of your work look at a distance and relax. Now for your query about glasses we have antireflective coated glasses in the market to reduce the flickering light energy of computer to affect our retina. For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ","Hello doctor, I need advice regarding my eyes. I use computer up to 18 hours daily. I want to protect my eyes form damage as well. So let me know if any type of glasses is available. If so, then what is the name and characteristics of lenses used for protection from computer screen?" -27383,When can physiotherapy be started after bilateral hip replacement surgery?,Hi. For more information consult a physiotherapist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/physiotherapist ,"Hi doctor, I had bilateral hip replacement surgery done recently. The right hip was replaced last month, and the left hip was replaced this month. Is it advisable to do physiotherapy now?" -92086,What does a painful lump under the right breast indicate?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.At this area it may indicate several issues and most common are pilonidal cyst or perianal abscesses. These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge. Cellulitis is less common and may be present in sacral area as well. This is mostly caused by beta hemolytic streptoccocus and it necessitates antibiotic treatment with augmentin, or combination of ciprinol+ metronidazole. You should also, apply cold compresses, take nonsteroid painkillers such as ibuprofen 400mg and rest. If there is no improvement within 2 days, you should see doctor and have intravenous antibiotics.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ","I have a oblong lump on the side of my butt cheek that has just become painful and larger in the last couple of days. I first noticed it about six months ago when is was small about the size of a pea. There was no paint, just itching then it basically wasn't of major concern and I figured it was a ingrown hair. Two days ago I had a larger bowl movement that cause some discomfort. Now that lump is oblong about 1/2 to an inch and painful. What could this be? No redness, maybe a little purple. No head and a little bit of blood from my bowl movement this morning on the tissue paper. No other blood from the other bowl movements today. Just a hard oblong painful lump on the left side of my butt cheek near the anal canal." -191819,Suggest remedies for severe headaches in my son,"Hi, So he had fever on & off for few days, arthralgia and a rash. The possibilities are acute rheumatic fever as you told or it can be even pyogenic arthritis. A detailed examination few lab tests will clinch the diagnosis. You may be asked for some blood tests, x ray of limb and chest, ECG and sometimes fluid aspirate from joint. Your doctor will guide you. Meanwhile, continue antibiotics and analgesics given.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician ","About 2 weeks ago, my 2 year old son slept until about 3pm, woke up, ate a little and then went back to sleep from 4 until 7. The next day he seemed fine, so I figured he was just tired. Then a week later, He developed a fever that reached abot 101 degrees (axillary). He also had what appeared to be a diaper rash and was irritable and tired for a couple of days. We gave him tylenol, treated the diaper rash and let him rest and this seemed to resolve within 48 hours. Then five days later, we noticed what appeared to be hives all over his body and face. So, we took him to a doctor and they diagnosed him with strep throat. We started antibiotics that night (Thursday). On Saturday morning, my husband said that he felt warm to the touch, but never took his temp. He just gave him Tylenol and the antibiotic. He also noticed that his gait seemed a little funny and he was crying and irritable when he woke up from his nap. This morning, Sunday, I called the doctor s office because I was concerned about rheumatic fever or some other complication of strep or something being missed altogether. The doctor finally called back this evening and stated that he was doubtful that it could be rheumatic fever but agreed to see him again tomorrow. The latest development this evening is that my son does not want to bear weight on his legs. He will not come to me when called and he only wants to sit, crawl, or be carried. When I tried to stand him up, he cried. Otherwise, his temperament is normal, he s eating and drinking and in good spirits. Do you have any ideas? Thanks, Lynette" -162849,Is it fine to travel with a fracture?,It can be a damaged or torn meniscus which might be getting caught in the Intercondylar region of your knee. Get an MRI of the knee done. It might require surgery in the form of Arthroscopy ,"Hello Doctor, Over the last month or so my left knee has popping out when i bend a certain way. I can feel it on the inside front of the knee but not the knee cap. It normally puts itself back in place when I straighten it but yesterday it popped out and did not go back in and now I have limited range of motion, swelling and pain. Any ideas? Regards, Mark" -245745,Suggest natural medicine for controlling dandruff and hair fall,"**1. get yourself examined with relevant investigation, because appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis and diagnosis needs physician consultation. [In best Interest it will be wise to see a Dermatologist for proper evaluation and management and/ or with hormonal disturbances]2. stay away from the sun during peak hours [11 AM to 4 PM] or ensure a good sunscreen applied on the area to limit damages.. wash your face with Besan and luke warm water after coming from outside (best natural bleaching agent), removing excess sebum and dead skin cells, and acts as a deep cleanser.3. Potato acts as a very good bleaching agent, this would lighten the marks.4. Take two spoonful of gram flour, add a pinch of turmeric, few drops of lemon juice and make a paste with a spoonful of curd. Apply this pack regularly and you will notice drastic changes.5. Make a mixture of tomato juice and lemon juice, apply this mixture daily with a cotton ball. It lightens the skin tone and marks.6. i. Use fresh vegetables and fruits, stay hydrated (drink 10-15 glasses of water/ day)ii. Avoid: Sugar (in any form), caffeine, cheese, oily-spicy-dry-fried food, chocolates, cakes, iodized salt, soft drinks.iii. Avoid exposure of the skin to severe climatic conditions.PS. . take a proper guidance and follow up with a good dermatologist, get your vitamin B12 level checked, as its deficiency can cause darkening of skin. . To get proper result, you are suggested to use any cream for 3 to 4 months. You may ask for Prescription Drugs, maily: aloe vera cream, kumkumadi oil, khadira arishta,saariva assav. ","hello Doctor, I hv many more small holes and 3 big hole on my face bcoz of this my face looking dull and not good but my facecut beatiful please I humbly request u to give me a solution with natural way which I can do in my home itself and make my face ski clean and clear" -48444,Suggest treatment for mild cardiomegaly,"Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that anti-hypertensive drugs have some adverse effects, but their benefits in high blood pressure overweight their adverse effects. The spike in blood pressure value could be related to the coffee. Anyway, if high blood pressure values persist, increasing anti-hypertensive drugs doses may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I take Amylodipine... I ve been worked out 4-5 x a week rigorously, I weigh 142 lbs, height 5 4. I have been told my a nutritionist (and I m a nurse) how bad BP meds are. I truly believe it. I am weaning myself off, cut it in half and was doing fine until yesterday I ate 2 pieces of bacon and 1 cup of coffee. I m a high energy person. I couldn t sleep last night... and my BP went to 150/100. Do you think the bacon and coffee could have done it. I work 2nd shift as a nurse so I m running constantly." -202263,Can azithral be given to a child suffering from fever?,"Hi... By what you quote it seems that your child has dysentry. In children it can develop due to bottle feeding or due to child sucking his own fingers. You should continue oflox, this is safe to use in children. Regards - Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics ","hello doc., my daughter is 6.5months old she was having loose stools from last 15 days, she got her occult blood test positive (in stool) and doctor has prescribed her oflomac syrup. is it safe to give this medication and waht may be the reason for blood in stools. thanks kriti" -139950,Suggest remedy for back pain,Dear patient Back pain is not caused by scrotal or epididymal cyst and both conditions are not related. Epididymal cyst us usually asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally.your back pain might be due to other causes like 1. Trauma 2. Weight lifting 3. Infection at the back . So I would recommend a visit to back pain specialist and radiograph of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities. If it's normal start tab diclofenac plus thiocolchicoside combination twice a day for 5 days. Do back strengthening and back extension excersise. All the best. ,"hi, 2 mos ago, i was diagnosed with epididymal head cyst (thru scortal ultrasound), but before that i experienced groin pain & at my lower back, i undergone urinalysis, and i have hematuria, so the doctor prescribed me with ciprofloxacin 500 mg for 7 days, and the groin & lower back pain disappeared for a week, then it came back again, then i made a physical check up with my srotum and i discovered that i have a lump on my both testicles, then i go to the doctor then, he by feeling it he said this is only a cyst, just to be sure he requested for an scrotal ultrasound, it is an epididymal cyst, but until now im experiencing lowerback pain and occasional groin pain, does it related to my scrotal cyst? btw, my scrotal ultrasound was on july 3 2014, and until now im experiencing the low backpain. please help" -196869,Suggest remedies for the red bump at the base of skull after a fall,"Dear parent,This condition is called antenatal hydronephrosis.In this case a ultrasound scan should be done after birth and if there is a blockage if it's removed then the function of kidney would improve.As far as the survival is considered,child will grow well and have normal life span even with one kidney.Since one kidney is 100%functioning u need not worry about survival.Regular ultrasonography scans and follow up is necessary ","Hi, My daughter has just come back from a 31 week scan,as the baby was observed at 20 weeks to have a blockage of the bladder.She has been told the kidneys have 100% function in one and 50% in the other,the amniotic fluid level has been fine all the way through,what is the likely prognosis after birth." -62754,Suggest treatment for persistent sore throat and yellow green mucus,"Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. It is possible that you could have contacted with the influenza virus from your daughter but you remain fairly asymptomatic except for the presentation of cough. It is a viral infection, which is self limiting and would require only supportive management. Presently, since you do not have any other symptoms, kindly do the following to overcome the symptoms you are having. Take syrup containing Ambroxyl, Guaphenisin and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients for cough. Do salt water gargling with warm water at least twice a day. You can also take chewable medicated lozenges to get relief of your throat and voice symptoms. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. ","Hello , in the past 2 weeks my daughter had the influenza flu, I got part of it I guess but I don't present fever, mucus or allergy but I have been coughing since January 6 . Now I feel little better but my voice have changed a little and I feel I have something in my throat that is freaking me out because it bothers a little when trying to sleep. Any suggestion?" -219937,Had root canal done. Jaw painful and swollen. On antibiotics. Pus ball under gums. Solution?,"HelloThank you for using healthcare magic.As you got advised deep cleaning you must had more accumulation of plaque and calculus. Bleeding from gums can be due to incomplete healing of gingiva. Meanwhile u can apply Gumex 3, 4 times a day to enhance health of gingiva. Your gingiva(gums) will be taking few days to heal. do not worry continue with mouth wash rinses.you can take metronidazle containing tablets by your dentists advise.I would advise to follow up to your dentist again regarding your discomfort.I hope i answered your query.Feel free to write back , if still has any doubt.Take care ","Hello. I had a deep cleaning last Friday for the whole mouth. Now the left side is OK to eat, but the right side is still not comfortable, not very hurt though. Part of my gums are still swollen and white ( at the front teeth and at the inner side of the lower right gum). I think I had it before the cleaning already. I did see a little bit blood when I brush when floss, but just slightly. However when I lay down in bed, I have a lot of saliva, sometime mix with milk and a little of blood. But during the day time, my mouth is very dry. The doctor gave me chlorhexidine mouth rinse, and I still brush and floss every day. Is this something normal with deep cleaning? Or I have other troubles." -231068,What does black thread like particles in the semen indicate?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, you will not make your wife pregnant with pus cells in the semen. Pus cells in the semen is suggestive of infection. I advice you to first clear the infection from the semen otherwise you will never become pregnant.Infection has some antibodies in the semen this makes the sperm to bound to the antibody. Result is spern will not be able to reach the ovum.Once your infection is clear sperm becomes motile and will reach to the ovum timely. So you make your wife pregnant.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","i has injury on testis 1 and half year ego, i am feeling pain during running, lifting some thing or going through stirs and have little swelling on testis, pus cells detected during sperm analysis. i got married 4 months back since then we are triying to have child but not succed. as per doctor a have taken cifixim for 10 days 200 bd. but still not getting results. sperm quality agd quantity get improving with this medicin. please suggest" -26324,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -218988,Why am I getting cold sore behind the lips and tooth pain during pregnancy?,"hi,thanks for your query.the main reason for swelling of gums is due to calculus and plaque build up and improper oral hygiene.flu and cold have nothing to do with this. get scaling done,maintain proper oral hygiene visit periodontist.hope this is helpful. ","I just got over the flu and have a nasty cold and just realized that my lower gums on the inside of my mouth are swollen, so basically when i open my mouth lift my tongue the whole gumline is swollen, there is no pain but i just noticed it while eating." -189476,"First dose of chemotherapy, terrible joint pain, rectal itching. Cause?","Hi there,Colonoscopy is considered a very safe procedure though very rarely after polup removals there can be heavy bleeding, otherwise most of the bleeding spontaneously resolves in a week or so. If you are having bleeding about six or seven times as you mentioning, kindly report to your doctor. Regards ",its been two and a half weeks since I had a colonoscopy. they removed two polups . I started bleeding about a week after the procedure. its only about a couple of teaspoons when I go to the bathroom but this happens about six or seven times a day. even if I don't have a bowel movement but feel like I have to I still bleed should I be concerned -198573,Suggest remedy for hair fall and stomach ailments,"hi! constipation may be due to several reasons. if she's had it since age of a week then you should get a detailed workup. I would like to know the frequency and consistency if the stools,whether she's able to pass stool without enema.a condition called hirschprung disease may present in a similar way where the child remains chronically constipated and requires repeated rectal stimulation.talk to your practitioner about it. as regards the smell it is due to bacterial overgrowth in stagnated bowel. try some probiotics to promote healthy bacteria in gut and remove the harmful ones. hope I could help. ","my daughter is extremly contipated.. she has been like this since she was a week old and she i already gong too be 4 years old.. i have tryed diet change, water, children laxative and mineral oil, all gives temp. relief but she has never had a normal bowel movement...her poop also smells horrid..i dont know what too do. this also causes problems with potty training.. help please" -142949,Which type of treatment is suggested for Slipped disc ?,"Hello, Thanks for your query.• Lie on a hard bed.• Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles and to provide support for your spinal column.. After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery.. You should maintain an optimum body weight to decrease the strain on your vertebral column causing more degeneration and arthritic changes.• Avoid forward bending.• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","Hello - I had been prescribed Hydrocodone 10/325 by the VA for 7 years for back pain due to herniated disc and hip pain from arthritis. I took myself off cold turkey in October, and was prescribed 5 mg MS Contin 3 x day. 6 days ago, I took myself off of that. Tired of feeling ""off"" and the problems it was causing in my 1 year marriage, I do not want to be dependant daily on a narcotic. The worst of the withdrawal symptoms seem to be over, except diarrhea. My question is: how can I safely manage the pain that I still have? I DID take too many pills, to avoid emotional pain due to a violent rape 28 years ago. I REFUSE to become that addicted person again. Any suggestions?" -1901,Which is the best medicine for rosacea?,"Hello. Well, here I discuss everything one by one. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I am 32 year old female. My past medical history includes rosacea (15 years), perioral dermatitis (7 years), melasma and hyperpigmentation in the upper cheeks for three years and ADHD. I am currently under Noritate, occasional Elidel during flare up and Adderall 2.5 mg daily. My hyperpigmentation on my upper cheeks has been progressively getting worse over the last several months. The pigmentation is well demarcated with areas of normal skin. I work indoors and the most sun I get on a daily basis is my short 15 minutes car ride from home to work. I cannot pinpoint the cause of the hyperpigmentation and melasma. I am not on any type of birth control and do not believe the source to be hormonal. I am hesitant to try lightening agents as I have had adverse effects in the past. I am going to trace back the pigmentation for you and maybe you can help me out.Before three years, I applied Noritate and Ziana to my face. My skin in general was fine. I had only one area of pigmentation on my face, right side of face 1 inch x 1 inch. As that was noticeable I asked a dermatologist if there was anything that I could do to lighten it. She gave me Tri-Luma. I decided to put the Tri-Luma on the affected area and also a few freckles on my upper cheeks. The next day I became extremely red and out of fear of triggering my rosacea I dropped Tri-Luma immediately. Then after a month, I stopped taking Ziana, because I moved back to a colder climate and my face was getting too dry.After some eight months, the area of pigmentation (right side of cheek) was started getting darker. So, I decided to give another try for Tri-Luma. I again applied it to the larger area of pigmentation and to the tiny freckles on my upper cheeks. The decision to apply it to the freckles was purely a cosmetic decision. The next day those freckles turned into full blown pigmentation. I immediately stopped the Tri-Luma and the pigmentation in those areas has basically been there up to present day. At that time, a local dermatologist had suggested me to apply some cortisone cream to the areas to lighten them up. The pigmentation subsided very minimally. I did not apply the cortisone cream thereafter. The pigmentation from this point waxed and waned in intensity up until two months back. Then, it has remained prominent. There were a few times during this two year span where my perioral dermatitis flared up and I was told to restart Ziana, which also made the pigmentation worse. I was unsure whether the Ziana was bringing the pigmentation to the surface or whether it was in fact making it worse. I went to two dermatologists who had differing views of stop Ziana and keep using Ziana. I decided to stop as it appeared to be getting noticeably worse. Again, I do not know if this was a whole process of bringing the pigmentation to the surface or not. Please share your thoughts." -192919,"What causes fever, coughing and sores on legs/buttocks of a child?","Hi, By what you say I feel that your child might be having moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis along with an upper airway resistance syndrome. Previously the only treatment for upper airway resistance syndrome used to be surgery or adenotonsillectomy. But now advanced the modalities of treatment have come up, like intranasal steroids which can be given up to a period of 4 to 8 weeks and after which many kids are recovering without the need for surgery. This treatment will take care of the moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis also. But this technique of administration of intranasal steroids is very important and should be talking to you by your pediatrician properly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","10 yr old daughter s symptoms are sneezing that clears her sinus cavities several times a day even though she has no congestion, drainage, burping, feeling of food sitting in throat or esophagus, nausea, hardness in stomach. Cat scan of sinuses showed very slight inflammation; upper endoscopy w/ biopsies & ph probe were all clear; scratch test for food & environment all clear. Allergy meds, Nexium, Prilosec failed to resolve symptoms. What might cause these symptoms?" -137864,What causes lower backache along with high fever and leg ache?,"I would have your doctor evaluate your spine again, and get further MRI imaging to see if a nerve is getting ""pinched"". The spacer is designed to help with lumbar stenosis, but it appears you may still have stenosis. ",I have pain in my back on the right side of my spine. It is a pain that feels like a knife in my back and the it lets go. It s like it contracts and then it will relax. the pain is very severe when it hits. Had back surgery 3 yrs ago and had a spacer inserted between the L2 and L3 . Doctor thought this will stop the pain. It did nothing to stop the pain plus all the pain I had from the surgery. Would like a solution to this problem but no seems to know what to do. -122461,What can be done about abdominal cramps resulting from sucking abdomen in?,"HI. This is a mixture of few problems together and look to be related to each other The food pipe - the is due to swelling of the food pipe along with the loose guarding mechanism at the lower end. This is to not allow the food from stomach to come up. In your case this is loose so allows the food and acid and all to come up so the pain , burning and all problems. Rest of the other problems are due to swelling of the large bowel and all together give you dizziness . Take a proper treatment after upper endoscopy and colonoscopy ","Hi....im suffering from stomach disorder since five months..as soon as I eat food...i start burping, the food gets stuck in the food pipe only.doest go down...there is a lot of burning in the food pipe....bloating of the stomach..burning in the rectum..dizziness...i feel alot of pressure on the food pipe.....could u plz tell me what exactly is my problem...???" -250761,Is pregnancy possible through non penetrative sex?,"Yes, you should head back to the hospital. If you are having the same pain and symptoms you had with a previous kidney infection in this same pregnancy, it is likely that your infection is back. Pyelonephritis, or a kidney infection, is more common in pregnancy than in the general population. As you know, it can cause serious pain, fever and other symptoms. More importantly, pyelonephritis has been linked to preterm labor. It is important that you go back to the hospital. If your infection has returned, it can be treated again and help give your baby more time. ","i was released from the hospital a couple fridays ago after healing from a bad kidney infection last night when i went to go to bed the pain in the side of my infection ,, the pain was the indicator that something was up.. this is the same pain i had when i went into the hospital started up Again .. thinking nothing of it i went to sleep because it wasn t so bad i ended up waking up at about 4 54 the pain had gotten a little worse but not much i was up till about 6 And i threw up ( an other reason i was made go to the hospital.) im quite worried that my infection has come back ... but i don t want to go to back unless i have too.. im also almost 24 weeks pregnant should i head back to hospital or what do you think this is ?" -189256,"Started Lexapro for mental health problems, have symptoms of Lyme disease. Is this from Lexapro ?","Dear, First we need to have full history and examination of the body report. Then a blood picture with peripheral smear examination to arrive at some provisional diagnosis. if she has a lump or swelling on any part of the body a fine needle aspiration biopsy report. This will definitely give a diagnosis. I think your primary physician will definitely do the needful to arrive at final conclusion. The differant diagnosis conveyed to you must be provisional on the basis of simple general physical examination. Lymphoma, Hodgkins or non hodgkins or leukemia is confirmed only by biopsy.Truly,Dr. j. Ticku ","my mother has been in the hospital for 16 days, they first said she has breast cancer, then they said Lymphoma, then they said Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, now saying she has Leukemia - they keep saying they are 95% sure but then come back and say they were wrong, do you have any suggestions for me as to what to do from here? We are in Richmond, Virginialisa" -5599,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -238716,What causes intermittent activity and inactivity in a person?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I don't think you need to change your profession. You are doing well. Naturally this is a case of anxiety disorder. You are apprehensive and obsessive about the weather change and naturally you become anxious about it. Do not worry about what happens, Make sure that you are there at your forecast office when the climate changes. Never avoid such happenings. Then your anxiety should go off. We call it desensitization therapy. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi My name is Aneesh ! I am in a job of weather forecasting. whenever bad whether approaches my stress level goes high and i get severe headache, irritation, sweating etc. thereafter i have problem in sleeping for next 2 -3 days. I tries all sorts of meditation and medication bt no help. Is this a case of environmental stress and should i change my profession. plz help" -188409,Suffering from renal cell carcinoma. Showing recurrence of carcinoma near kidney. Suggested surafenib 400mg. Treatment?,"I dont understand why you are getting CEA test done regularly since it is not a screening test for cancer. please dont give too much credence to CEA. Since got it done anyways and since it is rising, get a colonoscopy done first and then PET CT whole body. That would answer all your doubts ","I had my annual mammogram and thermoscan done this week. In addition I had a CEA blood test done: In 2009 my CEA was 4.0; 2010 it was 3.6; in 2011 it was 5.2 and now 2012 it is 6.6. My doctor called me today and would like it repeated within 3 months. My arthritis has been worse lately (I am 56 years old) and I have had some numbness in my (R) hand (which I thought may be carpal tunnel as I do inputting of numbers all day long). I have been more tired lately. My brother passed away at age 58 with kidney cancer which had spread to pancreas , liver, spleen, colon, etc. How concerned should I be ? In the back of my mind of course I think Cancer.." -21170,Can headache occur as a side effect of BP medicine?,Hi. First tell me in detail about your headache to help you in better way. Revert back with the answers for the above questions to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am a 50 year old female. I have aches in my limbs and thighs especially at night. It is often characterized by heaviness in limbs. I am getting headache chiefly in left side of the head. I am taking painkiller at least once in a week for the same. I am taking Newtel 40 mg for blood pressure since a year. Kindly help with my condition." -45021,What causes red rashes after walking?,"Hello, It seems that probably you may be having scrotal dermatitis and pharyngitis. Consult the dermatologist and ENT surgeon for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Antihistaminis like Cetirizine and a course of antibiotic like Azithromycine thrice a week may be considered. Apply mild steroid with antibiotic cream on the scrotal lesions. And salt water gargling may be done to improve pharyngitis. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr.Ilyas Patel MD ","I have rash on my scrotum mainly the left and right side along with a few odd pimple like bumps that change in location and appearance rather frequentl. Along with an itchy rash and more pimple like bumps, again that change location and appearance often. On top of that an extremely sore throat and difficulty speaking and swallowing" -254805,How safe & effective is taking Plan B ?,"Hello dearUnderstand your concernAbortion pill should be used under the advice of gynecologist after confirming the intrauterine pregnancy by the USG scanBy procedure:Day 1: Mifepristone 600 mg after mealDay 3 (after 48 hour): misoprostol 400 ug should be put in the vagina by gynecologist.If no bleeding then another 400 ug should be put in the vagina.It should be taken under the observation of gynecologist to prevent complication like severe bleeding, excessive cramp and abnormal development of the pregnancy due to failure.Day 14: USG is required to confirm the complete process of abortion.Bleeding will not occur after taking mifepristone. Consult the gynecologist and take remaining tablet.Hope this may help youContact HCM for further health queryBest regardsDr. Sagar ",hi my wife is prgnant by 50days. i have taken a unwanted kit. we have one child of 1and 1/2 yrs by operation. first we have used mifepristone 200 mg on 18th july..and she will now take misoprostol 2 tab of 200mcg each next day means tomorrow i.e 20th july.is it ok or suggest me if abortion took then we should take second dosage of misoprostol 2 tab of 200 mcg or not. and second dosage should be taken after how much gap...and if bleeding takes more...what shoul be do..now after taking mifepristone 200 mg nothing more is happening..kindly suggest.. -23974,My upper front tooth is brown since childhood. What is to be done?,"Hi. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details along with the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The upper front tooth has the brown discoloration because of no blood supply to the tooth. The accident you had before two years would be the reason for the tooth’s trauma. Because of the sudden impact the tooth, it has lost its vitality and slowly changed color. You would have no pain at all in this particular tooth. The treatment procedure is a root canal treatment followed by a tooth-colored ceramic crown (cap) that matches your adjacent teeth. This should take a maximum of four appointments totally. An X-ray will also be taken prior to root canal treatment. I am sure you will be happy after this treatment is done. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor, I have a problem in my front upper tooth. It is brown since childhood. I do not know what to do. I need suggestions. I got into an accident a couple of years ago. Since then, it is in this condition." -169547,What are the side effects of taking Actonel for osteoporosis?,"Thank you for asking on HCM.Biceps tendonitis and median nerve compression may be common following this injury. Loss of strength will be 30-50% in the injured arm. Loss of supination strength is more significant than loss of flexion strength.Since your orthopedic surgeon said you wouldn't benefit from surgery, I will recommend for you: immobilization of injured arm, applying ice and Advil 400mg gel capsules three times daily.Hope you will recovery ASAP! ",I recently had a partial tear on the short head of my bicep. My orthopedic surgeon read the Mir and said I wouldn t benefit from surgery. I m 45 years old my I love to bodybuild. Will it heal overtime or will I never be where I used to be? It s been almost a month now since it happened. What is your advise? I m getting depressed. -158419,What causes leg pain and difficulty in walking?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Unfortunately we would need to know what damage has been done in order to tell you what to do to recover. You need to see a doctor for an exam and possible X-ray to sort this out. Regards. ,"Hi, I am a volleyball player and I wear ankle braces for protection.. but at my recent game the other team stepped on my foot and I somewhat rolled my ankle but my ankle doesnt hurt my knee and mid calf hurt very bad almost bad enough to not walk... what should I do to recover?" -2856,What can cause severe tiredness?,Hello. I have gone through all the data you have posted. Revert back with the reports to an internal medicine physician online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I have been concerned about my tiredness. Before, I could stay up all night, but now I cannot. I have no idea what it is. Sometimes, when I get home I get really tired and take a nap. When I take a nap in the afternoon I sometimes wake up feeling shaky and feel horrible. Even after the nap I still feel tired. Then when it is time to go to bed I fall asleep so quickly. I do not know if it is just me getting older or some disorder. Can you give some answer on what it could be?" -216380,Could the molars be the cause for tooth pain at the front in a 2 year old?,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Your symptoms suggest calculus and gingivitis(gum infection)with also stains .I would advice you to visit your dentist and get your teeth cleaned professionally followed by the use of mouth wash for a few days.Once cleaned ,you can maintain it well with proper brushing .Thanks and regards. ","hi my name is shaun im 6ft 2 and weigh 11st.for the past few years i always seemed to get mouth infections for no reason i clean my teeth every day . but lately i seem to be getting a brownish/red gunge between my front lower teeth and its starting to smell, i have no idea wot this could be ive tried useing the corsodyl daily mouth wash and the antiseptic wash but nothing changing" -63234,What causes red and fluid filled bumps ?,"Hi Dear , As per your query you have bumps and patches on face and neck from last 4-5 days . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like contact dermatitis , skin infection , eczema, bug bite and other medical condition . I would suggest you to stop using any cosmetic product , only apply petroleum jelly , protect your skin from sun exposure , and apply broad spectrum sunscreen when in exposure to sun . Also take over the counter anti histamine like bendryl . The symptoms also occur as a side effects of zolipidem . Consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically , take history , order skin test for allergy and blood test . Doctor may order corticosteroid ointment , anti allergic medicine , antibiotics and may alter the dose of zolipidem or prescribe substitute . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",I am taking zolpidem half everyday before I go to sleep. Now a dys I am getting allergy on my face a lot .it starts from lot of bumps on my face and after 4/5 days it spreads on my face like burning skin or pâtches that kind skin also stay 4/6 days and then it s starter to get lighter patch but it mess my skin so badly that either put lot of makeup or feel really embracing. -172685,Suggest treatment for bipolar disorder,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The most common cause of head tremor in an otherwise, healthy individual with probable arthritic degenerative disease in the shoulders and neck would be something called BENIGN ESSENTIAL TREMOR. Though hand tremors generally manifest prior to the noticing of head tremors or even bobbing when it becomes more noticeable...this does not have to always be the case. There are ways of detecting very subtle tremor of the hands though no one else seems to be aware of its presence. It is a very common condition and can be easily treated OR IN THIS CASE...I'd probably recommend IGNORING IT in trade for some watchful waiting until it becomes NECESSARY to treat since you don't seem to be having any disabling features occurring. P.S. I would not let anyone make a convincing argument to you that this is the beginning of PARKINSON'S DISEASE since that is the most common misdiagnosis I get from both patients and physicians alike when sending folks with mild head movements....UNLESS- UNLESS, that person is willing to pay next month's mortgage to you on your Florida condo. If not, then, don't buy their opinion. Your description of the problem puts PD so far down the list of possibilities that I would have to say it more likely for Oranges to go out of style in Florida before you ever get diagnosed by a reputable neurologist with PD given a presenting symptom of subtle head tremor before everything else. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","What causes a mild head tremor? I m in excellent health, no balance problems, no hand shakes, just had a check up with my internist but my daughter saw a slight tremor in my head not all the time but periodically very subtle. I have stiffness in my next shoulders, have some arthristis in my neck, play tennis, work out. I plan to call my internist tomorrow but I m in Florida and she s in Idaho so I thought I d get some ideas of what s going on." -118310,What causes severe abdominal pain with chest and back pain?,"Hi.Thanks for your query for a 73 year old female patient with 10 cm Hepatomegaly without jaundice and lymphadenopathy.Oral ulcers is the only other finding. I would advise you to get MRCP / CT scan of the abdomen to see whthere there is a hydatid cyst or so Once confirmed, you need to undergo the blood, urine and stool tests and plan for the further management . ","I have a 73 year old female patient with 8 months history of upper abdominal pain and anorexia. On examination I got 10 cm hepatomegaly, firm, nontender. No lymphadenopathy, no jaundice in general examionation except oral ulcer. What should I think about for diagnosis and differential diagnosis? Thanks." -185406,What does this biopsy report post Tamoxifen intake for breast cancer indicate?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have prostate cancer. Your results suggest multiple bone metastasis. It is already stage 4 tumour. Surgery is not possible. Treatment options are radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Despite of all treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health ","Hello. I am just looking at results I have had recently for prostate cancer. Am wondering what patchy hyperaemia of the lumbar spine is. The tests that I have showed that the metastases has spread to my skull, neck, shoulder, ribs, spine, pelvic area. Regards Barry" -233389,"Puffy nipples, thighs swelling, growing breasts. Shot in the buttocks with Synovex-S","Hello,Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic!Some sexually transmitted infections can present this way. It better to get them excluded if you have the history of exposure to unprotected sexual intercourse.Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied. ","hi i have had a burning sensation on one spot on the skin just under the penis head for about 8 months now no change in color no rash no itching. its there like 80% of the time its not unbearable just annoying, what could it be? and how can i treat it?." -240037,Can Klonopin side effects be reduced by taking a stimulant?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Treating anti social symptoms are very difficult. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can help in certain contexts. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                        Wish you good health,Kind regardsDr. Srikanth Reddy M.D ","Dear Doctor, We found our son started developing some strange behaviours in the recent past...He is very sharp, has got excellent memory power and grasping capability, can speak, write and read properly and has been getting excellent scoring at school till date...He is 2006 Jan borne....Here are the observations...Are they abnormal? Is he developing some sort of psychological disorder? I would like to seek your advise to consult a Homoeopathic doctor....! Observations: a)     Asks the same question repeatedly expecting same answer and laughs in himself once the answer is given b)     Pretty demanding when he wants something…doesn’t listen at all when you start explaining something…keeps on demanding for the same and then cries, gets crazy when that doesn’t happen…like if we are on the road and if there’s a traffic jam and our car is stopped, he want us to move, even when you try to explain him that its because of traffic or what ever…if this happens for long, he cries, gets crazy c)     If he likes something, he would like to have the same happening every time he wants d)     Can not socialize with any one….very difficult to get along with any one….takes really long before he goes to a person e)     Can not accept any one and some times can be very cranky and crazy when some one comes into our house or our car or we go to some one’s house f)     Tough to teach discipline ….never does what you say….does what he likes g)     Very tough to control when he does things that he is not supposed to be doing h)     When we say something is wrong, he tends to do the same repeatedly i)     Can sometimes be very aggressive and can hit other kids ( that he knows well like his cousin sisters and their friends) badly….can repeat the same in spite of several warnings. Funny thing is he also cries when other kid that he hit cries!! j)     Can be very aggressive some times when he wants a thing pretty quickly….he can cry loudly, get cranky till that happens….very tough to control k)     Very difficult to get him focused on anything for a continuous period. wants to deviate and move around….wants to always do things in a playful mood. l)     Can not tolerate anger from others…can not see others getting upset on him….he gets offended and starts crying m)     Is not afraid or shy for his misbehaviour in front of others…like crying loudly, getting cranky n)     Some times laughs in himself pretty loudly without a reason, won’t stop until you ask him why o)     Some times sees himself in the mirror for a long time and smiles in himself p)     Always gets attracted to new things and can get cranky if that doesn’t come his way q)     Pretty fearful towards people getting upset on him r)     Keeps his fingers and other objects in mouth…when told repeatedly, he would take it out…Likes to get occupied all the time s)     Pretty fearful for big noises like crackers, buses etc…tend to close his ears towards loud noises t)     Bed wetting u)     Still needs to be fed by mom…doesn’t want to try having food on his own v)     Very pick n choosy in food and any other items for him w)     Sometimes talks things that are not expected from a child of that age…sounds strange….mainly during night times x)     Some times shows a strange behaviour as if we are refusing to offer what he wants….like if I say I will take you the park today and I say at 5 o clock..he would come to me at 4 and wants to go…if I say at 5 we will go, he wouldn’t listen starts saying repeatedly that I don’t want to stay here and I want to go to the park…you would say yes we will go, but he would still be saying no I want to go to park at 4…he would repeat, repeat, loudly, crying and gets crazy….very difficult to bring him back to normal. y)     When I ask him, why did he behave crazy at school, at home or somewhere, he would say I wanted that ( like a candy or something) and so…..when I tell him, please don’t do that again, he would say yes…but when the time comes, he would do the same again and again. This tells us that he is doing things without him knowing about it and realizing that he is doing??? z)     Doesn’t mingle with other kids, is not afraid to say that I don’t want that kid, I hate…..things like this would be embarrassing for us when we go out." -165013,What causes tingling and numbness in arm?,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. Also, as you mentioned your creatinine levels are high, are you diabetic? are you been taking alot of pain killers? well, if so, the pain killers needs reduction. as the creatinine levels are too high as per me.Also, since you do not have a ortho available, you can visit a physical therapy, who will help you with exercises and ultrasound therapy to reduce pain and swelling.Also, maintain you fluid intake and output. as to help reduce swelling further.In my clinical practice I have seen cases with similar complaints. with physical therapy they respond well and with diet management.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I am in a lot of pain in my knees and legs, my feet swell. I just got a test back that my C-reactive protein is at 19. I have a full knee replacement on my right knee and a partial on my left. I also get nauseated about everyday at some time or another. My family doctor wants me to go to my orthopedic doctor and can t get into him for a week. Any advice?" -84076,What is a suitable vegetarian diet for a diabetic after undergoing Cholecystectomy?,"hi.thanks for posting query at hcmFollow up untrasound examination maybe performed after few weeks to three months.if cyst size is decreasing oRsame as previously noted, then no worries. if size increasing, then better to consult liver specialist.Wish you good health.regardsdr malik ","i had a ct scan last tuesday and it showed a cyst on my liver, nothing to worry about i was told ? we will contact your doctor ,,ihad lower abdomen pain on monday night with which i passed out last week i had a stomach bug ..on one occasion i passed a white stool only once should i be worried" -224623,What causes tiny pieces of extra skin above penis?,"Hi, There are many reason for your issue •     Frequent masturbation / prone masturbation •     Excess porn •     Receiving less foreplay from partner or lack of knowledge regarding foreplay and female masturbation •     Lack of exercise, obesity Share more details related to above cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist ","i am 25 years old i masturbated for 6 years once or sometimes twice a day now i quit that habit before 5 years but now i am suffering from premature ejaculation,erectile dysfunction. i feel unable to have sex with woman in my life.i am unmarried.can i recover from this condition." -65835,"What causes swollen lymph nodes in back, neck and shoulder?","HI, thanks for using healthcare magicSevere diarrhea can be associated with significant abdominal pain and pain by the anus due to the excess wiping of the area.Treatment would involve: (1) avoiding any solid food until there is at least a 4 hour period with no symptomsWhen food is restarted, small amounts of bland food should be used(2) you need to replace the fluid lost. The use of oral rehydration packets or gatorade would be best(3)probiotics would help to shorten the course(4)lomotil or peptobismol may also be helpfulI hope this helps ","Hi, I am 33yrs old female and last night I started to diahorrea and my whole lower intestines, uterus etc started hurting. This morning I am still going to the toilet alot and it hurts my intestines to even pee. It hurts deep in my anus to pee or pooh, what could be the problem?" -78177,Can dark orange urine be a symptom of a kidney problem?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some urinary tract infection or kidney stone. You should go for urine routine and microscopic examination as well as ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Greetings. I have had back pain in the right kidney area off and on for a couple of months now. I have had a soft substance come out my urine now and then and was finally in a position to obtain one. It s red, about 1 to 1 1/2 inch long and comes out soft like tissue. I am a male, 54 years old, with a history of kidney stones. Your thoughts?" -215434,Suggest remedy for purple gum & sensitive tooth,"Thanks for using Health care magicRead your query.Dry mouth can be caused by various reason of which few includes intake of certain medicines,mouth breathing, anxiety, dehydration and conditions involving your salivary glands .I would advice you to keep your mouth hydrated with more intake of fluids, use of ice cubes, sugar free chewing gums .Consult your dentist to rule out the cause of the dry mouth and if needed he will prescribe you with medicine to stimulate the salivary glands to produce more saliva.Reduce on your caffeine and alcohol intake if you have the habit of taking in large amounts.Hope this was helpful.Thanks and regards. ","I am suffering from severe mouth dryness, no real taste or smell, voice not clear (as if caught cold). Breathing OK but not so comfortable but no much disturbance. Would you kindly advise what could be the basic problem, and what sort of advise/treatment i should take from now. Thanks/Prem Anand" -12171,What causes dry throat and mouth with blocked sinuses at night?,"Hi. I think that you need to perform a CT scan for your nose and sinuses. There may be a surgical cause for your naso-sinal problems as polyps, deviated septum or hypertrophied turbinates. Perform the scan then show it to me. Do you have excessive sneezing or rhinorrhea? Do you have any allergies for any odors? ","Hello doctor, For two years, I wake up in the night with dry throat and mouth and blocked sinuses. Back of mouth or throat is also coated with unpleasant, pale yellow scum on waking (during the day, I am fine). I saw ENT doctor a month ago, diagnosed inflamed sinuses and prescribed four months of steroid drops. These are not working and now I have blood flecks in mucus when I blow nose first thing on waking. This morning, blood streaks are also in the scum from throat which feels raw." -90884,"Liver enzyme test done, high SGPT, SGOT, bilrubin levels. Causes for elevated levels?","Hi, Weight loss without any specific cause is a dangerous sign. Your father should undergo immediate investigation to rule out any malignancy and there after get operated. With regards ",of my father has a calcus in gal blader up to 1 cm .he looses his weight from 55 kgs to 45 kgs .say the best treatment -6130,I started to lose weight after stopping the intake of protein powder. Please help.,"Hello. You need to understand a few basic points regarding weight gain or weight loss. 1) Weight gain or weight loss is actually a result of fine balance between calorie intake and calorie consumption. So, if calorie intake is more than your daily needs then you will gain weight and vice versa. 2) Calorie intake should be adjusted according to your requirements which depend upon your daily routine, physical and mental activity level, and also on your physique. 3) The requirement of calories also changes with associated ailments. 4) This all is in accordance with Ayurveda principal of samanya-visesha which in simple language means similar things when added will result in an increase of that particular thing. 5) Protein diet is especially associated with an increase in muscle mass and hence faster increase in weight. 6) Please try to understand what actually that powder is. You have not mentioned the name of the powder. But the most important thing to be taken care of is that sometimes these powders may contain steroids and result in an increase in weight immediately. These are definitely to be avoided because of associated side effects. 7) Generally, these powders are protein powders. And if we talk in terms of Ayurveda, this preparations of Aswagandha, or Satavari, etc., and are good and safe to use. 8) Besides you need to rule out the possibility of any other ailment which can be resulting in weight loss. If that is the scenario, no treatment will give you benefit, unless and until you treat that particular disorder. ","Hello doctor, I had some weight gaining powder for gaining weight. After I stopped consuming those powders I started losing weight. Kindly suggest on how to maintain my weight." -237791,"Could stress cause cough, vomiting and extreme fatigue?",vimpat is mainly used for seizures i am not sure why he is taking if he is not having seizures.he needs tab olanzapine talk to your doctor to prescribe this medicine.after taking this medicine he will be fine in 2 weeks.go for counselling and behavioral therapy side by side.after two months reduce the dose of medicine. than keep him on counselling only. after 5-6 months he will be fine.take care ,My son is on Vimpat and is experiencing psychotic behavior and his personality has changed. We cannot have conversation with him. How can we ween him off this medication? It is too long before he see a neurologist he will be in a mental institution by then. Can we go back to the depokoate he was on before? -5033,Can MRSA cause spinal stenosis?,"Hello. MRSA occurs asymptomatically as a carrier in many people. MRSA is not related to your spinal stenosis problem. Kindly tell the exact MRI report as if there are no hyper intensities in spinal cord we will not suspect autoimmune etiology also. Spinal stenosis is commonly caused by intervertebral disc prolapse which causes narrowing of spinal canal and produce symptoms like radiculopathy pain, neurogenic claudication and if severe can cause muscle atrophy. The occurrence of symptoms are not related to your hospitalization and minor symptoms might have been ignored previously. If spinal stenosis is severe, it requires surgery. Kindly consult neurosurgeon or spine surgeon for further management. Iif you are on in my no suppression therapy like steroids or if you are going for surgery then medication for MRSA carrier state may be required, discuss with your doctor regarding this and take antibiotics appropriately. ","Hello doctor, I have MRSA and severe spinal stenosis. I was in hospital 8 months ago. Since leaving the hospital I have had rashes, burning, itchy and twitching in my face and neck areas. About 5 months after hospital visit I had severe burning feeling in muscles and major muscle atrophy and increasing muscle spasms. A MRI was done on my spine and 3 areas with severe spinal stenosis was found. I first thought it was autoimmune but bloodwork was negative. I then insisted to see an infectious disease doctor who just found MRSA in my nose. Is it possible the MRSA is in my spine causing this stenosis. I am 46 years old and very active and I have never had muscle or back pain and now all of a sudden neurologist is saying I have radiculopathy and MRI showing severe spinal stenosis in multiple places with significant symptoms. So after being active for 46 years I now have these back problems during an 8-month period where I have no activity?" -197384,Suggest treatment for fever and penile discomfort in a child,"Dear parent, she seems that she is trying to draw your attention. I recommend that you stop trying to take actions in response to her actions. complete negligence will eventually make her stop these actions ","My daughter will be 10 in October. She is in good health, eats and sleeps well. However, I am finding it hard to deal with her behaviour. Sometimes she is a dream to spend time with and is happy, relaxed, will do chores if asked, will offer help even when not asked, shes fantastic. Then she will suddenly turn. She will be rude, obusive, shes scream and shout, ignore us, refuse to do things she is asked, this wil then quickly be followed by tears because she is sorry. She says my Husband and I leave her out, which is untrue ( we do however have 2 other children ) she blames school saying she cant do the work or has no friends, also untrue ( have spoken to her teacher at great legnth who assures me she is happy at school, does indeed have friends and is more than capable and happy doing the work that is set ) We have tried reward charts, spending alone time with her, taking things away if she behaves badly but nothing seems to make a difference. I hate seeing her unhappy, but at the same time it frustrates me when she misbehaves for no reason ...... any suggestions on what could be wrong with her ??? Any help would be much appreciated" -129869,Can allergy medicine be taken along with levipil?,"DEAR FRIEND, I HAVE UNDERSTAND YOUR PROBLEM, NEED NOT TO WORRY... FIRST WE NEED TO WORK FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION SO THAT YOUR BODILY NEED TO MAINTAIN STRUCTURE REDUCES, THEN PREVENTION OF ALLERGIC MATERIALS, THEN DESEISITIZATION OF ALLERGY GRADUALLY BY PRANAYAMA AND SIMPLE YOGASANAS.... YOU WILL RECOVER VERY WELL WITHIN 2 MONTHS, JUST ACCORDING TO YOUR AGE AND HEIGHT WEIGHT IS LITTLE MORE.... ","Hi, i am a 20 year old female , 167cm and 85 kg. I have mild asthma and allergic to dairy food. I ve recently woken up with very greenish palms, then the next couple of days some of my capillaries started to appear on my left arm on different places but couple of hours they dissappeared. This happens every other day for the past 2 weeks now,i have no other symptoms of dizzines or headaches. So i was wondering what it may be and if i should worry, thanks in advance." -226238,How can small bumps on the penis be treated?,"Hi, Since it is bleeding kindly consult a surgeon immediately to find out from where it is bleeding and the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My husband has had bleeding in the area of his back side & what I can see, there appears to be a lesion(?) as well as bleeding from his scrotum. He had a colonoscopy about a month ago. He has hemroids, but he is not bleeding from the rectal area. He has been seen by his primary care provider and we can t find a way to stop his bleeding. I currently us a barrier cream to help relieve some of the symptoms of the blood pooling between his legs." -106116,"What causes neck pain, chest pain and coughing of blood?","REspected Sir, hi first about reason of what is this. it`s clearly tobacco nicotine affecting your capillaries of lungs leading to worsening cough , affecting your inner cheek buccal mucosa giving it black patches and white lines. You have to quit smoking for life time if you want a happy healthy life in future otherwise beware of suffering from Tuberculosis or Cancer. It`s in your hands whether you want to have healthy disease free life or the life cumbersome with burden of heavy diseases. I hope I have cleared your queries. thanks regards bye take care ","hello! My age is 24, I'll be 25 this August. Something is bothering me. I started smoking 12 months back, and I smoked about 2 cigarettes a day. Now it considerably increased to 5 cigarettes and I have cough that wouldn't go. Also, I have two patches on the either side of my inner cheeks, one is blackish (no pain, no swelling), and a scratch kind of white line on the other (no pain, no swelling). I have been coughing regularly for 25 -30 days now and have this strong urge as if there is something that's caught in my throat. Mucus is been produced normally out of cough. Two days before, I consulted a dentist and he said there's nothing to worry. I am taking antibiotics now. Some relief is there but i don't understand what is this. My tongue has few cuts fro the past two days and has this strange burning sensation. When i scratch these cuts, blood comes out (but very very little, as these are scratches that may have caused due to hard brushing that I do). Mucus is producing, I am clearing my throat every time i'm coughing. I'm spitting it out. My throat is not comfortable these days. But since the time i have started taking medicines, amox and citrizine, it has gone a bit better. I'm 24 smoking from 1 year, almost 4 cigs an average, should I worry??/" -54293,What are the chances of survival if 3 arteries are clogged?,"DEAR USER,THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH HCMI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN..RECENT ONSET PALPITATION IN YOU REQUIRES MEDICAL ATTENTION AS YOU ARE SUFFERING ALREADY FROM LEFT BUNDLE BRANCH BLOCKI ADVISE YOIU TO CONSULT A CARDIOLOGIST AND GET A ECG AND IF REQUIRED A HOLTER URGENTLYHOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS ",I fell my heart beating in my chest and it hurts with each beat. I have left bundle branch blockage. I'm a 58 year old female but I've never had this happen before. Docters have never told me to watch out for these symtoms. It has stopped now but I have been lightheaded all day. Should I seek medical attention? I am 6 ft. and 169lbs. -184396,Is anal bleeding sign of cancer?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, post operative chemotherapy is advisable in GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumour). It is to treat distal metastasis. GIST is known to cause local site recurrence and distal metastasis like lungs, liver, kidney, bones etc. So chemotherapy is needed to prevent metastases at these sites. It also prevents local site recurrence. So it is advisable to give chemotherapy in his case. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. ","my father has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma + malt lymphoma at CMC,Vellore where GIST was been operated by opting subtotal gastrectomy.I have come to know about your institute from a friend what can be done in this respect as doctors have recommended for keymotherapy" -54396,"What causes low BP, lumps on neck and loss of weight?","Hi dearIn Raynaud's disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas (vasospasm).beta blockers are given to relieve this spasm of small arteries and to maintain the blood supply againthe cause of vasospasm is still under research ,though there are a number of causes yet many times the spasm is because of unknown causeThere is no cure to raynauds disease yet the symptoms can be controlled and you can live a perfectly normal life.your physician will taper off the doses of beta blockers and you will be given a maintainence dose for long time to control your symptomsstopping medicines totally brings back the symptoms again after few weeks.beta blockers are very safe dyugs and can be continued for long time without any significant side effect.thanks ","How long after stopping beta blockers will it take the rynaud s syndrome to go away. I m in the weaning off of beta blockers process right now and the rynauds s in both the hands, legs & feet is very bothersome. I am a very healthy & active 71 year female, 5 6 tall, weight 125 pounds. I only take bp medication and xyzal for sinus." -39066,Should I go ahead with radiotherapy for milia or not ?,"Hi!, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum, If your dermatologist is sure that it is milia ,then you do need a radiotherapy for that.We see milia almost every day and do extract them .The extraction of milia just requires a 26G needle and an comedome extracter.It come out easily with out any residual marks.And it is not costly atall. So I would advise you to take a second opinion too or ask your dermatologist for an extraction only. regards, Dr.Bharat chawda ","Hi , I have milia (3-5) on my face . I consulted deramtologist for this and as per the instruction , applied the topical gel(Adaferin) and avoided sun exposure. This helped as the new milia have now stopped to occur. My doc suggests to go for radiotherapy to extract the left overs. Please suggest whether to go ahead with radiotherapy or not. Age - 25 Gender- Female no medical history." -14063,Kindly suggest some remedies to increase my breast size without any side effects.,"Hi. I have read and understood your problem. Small breasts may be due to hormonal imbalance, genetics, poor nutrition, thyroid hormone problem. Take diet containing fats and soy products. Massage breast from below upwards and from side inwards using some coconut oil. Change your posture by standing straight and pushing your chest forward will make your breasts look bigger. Exercising the muscles beneath your breasts will make them appear more rounded, it can be done by push-ups done daily for few times increasing gradually. You can also check for PCOS by ultrasound of pelvis and also hormonal imbalance by doing serum (blood) estradiol and testosterone. If there is hormone imbalance then medicine will help you, sometimes oral contraceptive pills increase the size to some extent. ","Hi doctor, I am 24 years old but my breast size is small. Could you please suggest any medicine to increase my breast size without side effects?" -190058,Addicted to chewable tobacco. White patch on lower gum. Risk of getting oral cancer?,"Hi, You have not mentioned your treatment history in detail. Whether radiotherapy was given or not should be mentioned. On radiotherapy sometimes due to mucosal damage some abnormal sensation results. Total laryngectomy generally is not responsible for abnormal breath. Anyway, it should be carefully examined whether an olfactory hallucination is there or not. Visit an otorhinolaryngologist's office for detailed locoregional examination. ","I have throat cancer and am bothered by perfume-like breath.It was a total laryngetomy. It is hardly noticeable in the morning but as I start burping or when I place my thumb over my stoma to talk it begins to get worse.There seems to be a stinging ,numbing feeling on my tongue ,almost like I put a dab of perfume on it . Any ideas?" -80526,Is renal forte the correct medication for controlling creatine levels?,"HiThanks for your queryYou need to see a nephrologist. We need a detailed history and clinical examination as well as further investigations to determine the cause of your kidney disease.Once we have the above details, we can suggest furhter appropriate treatment in terms of diet, medications etc to decrease the rate of progression of your kidney disease.Hope this helpsGood luck. ","Hi,My name is Brenda and I m 59 years old. I was just told by me PCP that my kidneys are operating at 25%. I ve had 9 spine surgeries over the past 7 years and HP pressure is out of controlled, Also, I m dealings with a 90 year old mother in law who stays with us," -204822,What causes headache with vomiting sensation in baby?,Hi...on legs the bruising is understandable due to pedaling but why should it occur on the hand. That too you didn't mention any injury on the hand or on the legs. Bruising without injury is a marker that a bleeding disorder might be in line. Moreover you say he has got cough. There is a condition called ITP - Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - this can occur post viral illness and causes bruising just like this. This occurs due to low platelet count.i suggest your kid needs a pediatrician's consult.regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My son has some dark bruise like spots on his legs, he says it s from the peddle on his bike. He has one on his arm. He has a horrible cough that gets worse when he is out running or being very active. The cough just started 3 days ago. Should I be concerned about the bruising or is it just a boy being a boy." -69548,Can Benadryl be given continuously for hornet sting?,"Hello, Thank you for your contact to us. We wish you a very best health at healthcare magic. If I am your treating doctor I would like to say that you had put a diagnosis fungal straight a way that means you had been diagnosed by the docotor. I suggest you to discuss fluconazole tablet with your doctor. It will cure you. Fungal Infection are common amongst immunocompromised people I suggest you should diagnose for the underlying cause. If you have anything else to ask. I will be very happy to help you. Thank you. Dr. Arun Tank; Infectious Disease Specialist ","Hi I m Ravi singh I had Fungal Infection around my pennies and my Skin is not going down as It was going before, it has become tight and also ram red spot occour on to my pennies head , Also I have to go to frequent Urine, i went to doc and he had done my sugar test in blood and RBS level was 88. he told me your sugar level is good and he gave me AUGMENTIN 625mg anti biotic and Neosprin cream, but that didn t cure my problem, which help me it only 60 percent but now when ever it sex problem again arrise. help me out please." -139749,How is backache treated based on MRI findings?,thank you for your question. I would suggest you to take elavil 25 mg two times daily and dolo-neurobion also twice daily. Apply voltaren gel locally to back after hot fomentation.Avoid lifting heavy objects.supplement Evion 400 mg also once a day.you will be alright soon ,I am a 39 year old female 145 pounds and 5 4 One I think I may be a hypercondriac as I always think I have cancer. I do suffer from anxiety and have IBS. Lately I have been having shooting pains all over my body everywhere and bad aching lower back also I get a tighening feeling in my right side under my rib and above my hip. Last I have this tiny bump under my skin beside my nose that is hard. Not really painful just kind numb feeling? Please help if you can and ease my mind -51543,What are the risks involved in stress induced myocardial ischemia?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.I would like to tell you that it can be unstable angina in which you are getting chest discomfort at any time of the day. Notice if you also feel breathless during the episode or when you lie straight.It's advisable for you to personally consult a cardiologist as soon as possible. Get your ECG and echocardiography done. Ask your doctor if you are fit for stress test. These tests will give you an idea if there is any underlying heart disease. Don't worry you are not going to die because of these symptoms. You can put yourself on a healthy diet and more of physical activity to prevent heart disease.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Navneet Mahajn ","I am a 43 year old female, ex-smoker on HRT. For the past few months I ve been getting a really strange feeling right in the middle of my chest - the best way of describing it is like the feeling you get when someone, or something, makes you jump . It s as though I ve been frightened of something or I ve been hit in the middle of the chest - but from the inside. It can happen at any time of the day, but most frequently at night when I m trying to sleep. Can you please help because I m getting really scared that I m about to die?" -73830,What causes infertility?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM .Your hsg report is normal and good. Chances of pregnancy is around 85 to 90% in 6 months if your ovulation is normal.If you are desperate for child then I suggest you to go for ovulation inducing drugs like clomephine. This will help multiple follicles to mature and rupture . Thus increasing chances of pregnancy . Cause you are getting investigated for infertility means you have tried natural method before for quite long time.Hope I have been helpful. Regards Dr.Deepika Patil ",I am 36years and I did H.S.G Results are 1.there's progressive filling of the fallopian tubes bilaterally.2.There's loculated peritoneal contrast spill bilaterally. 3. High injection pressure causes vascular contrast inravasation. 4 No.filling defects are seen 5.outlines are regular.6.The calibre is normal.7.Positive contrast outlines the endometrial cavity. done 2 months ago can I now get prgnant? jjk -79491,Should i take ultrasound to check kidney stones?,Helloyou have two options of treatment...either get a surgery or laser for removing your stones.... ,"Doctor, I have been diagnosed with non obstructive right renal calculus of 9mm in lower pole and left mild hydronephrosis-echogenic foci measuring 12mm in the pelvis along with 100cc of post void residual urine. What should I do? What treatment would my doctor give to me, am a 36 years lady." -16096,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -82221,"45 yrs old suffering from Adult polycystic kidney disease, premature ejaculation. Advised Tazzle, Duralast. Is it ok ?","Hi Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. This is most probably normal. If there is pain in the sides of the back, pl. do consult, to rule out obstruction by doing tests that specifically look for and rule out obstruction.. Best regards DR GS ","i got a cat scan done today due to pain in my pelvic area, i have a cyst on my right ovary . my question is this, the past two weeks i have had some kidney pain in my right side, and in the cat scan it says, both kidneys demonstrate normal contrast enhncement. there is non specific mil fullness of the renal collection system of both kidneys, right greater than left. what could that signify?" -177163,Can atlanto-axial instability cause episodes of syncope?,"I read your question and I understand your concern.If by upper part you mean upper limbs there are two main possibilities two be considered. The first one is that that you might have the same degenerative process you have in your lumbar spine also in your cervical spine. They are very often associated with each other, it is common.The second possibility, if imaging comes back negative or in doubt, is that it is not related to the spine but a peripheral neuropathy for which an EMG/NCS (electromyography with nerve conduction studies) is useful for the diagnosis.If you don't mean the limbs but the bust then again imaging with MRI of the cervical and thoracal spine would be indicated for the possibility of compression of spinal cord by spinal disease.I hope to have been of help ",I have a bulging disc at l4 andl5I am experiencing tingling feeling ( pins and needles ) not only in my legs but also in my upper bodyI know the bulging disc can cause pins and needles in lower body but can it also cause pins and needles in upper body -169737,What causes swollen cheeks?,"Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, your shoulder pain remains an enigma, as nobody has examined and investigated, there are many causes of shoulder pain, and getting an MRI after thorough clinical examinaton. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. ","After laying on my right side for about 30 minutes I experienced pain under my right shoulder (around the antero-medial border of the humeral head) which produces sharper pain when I attempt to take a deep breath. During the same incident I had subluxed a lower rib which my chiropractor successfully re-located and this pain is now gone, but the shoulder region pain persists. It gets worse when I lie flat on my back or attempt to lie on the right side. At its worst, it also refers down into the ribs just below my armpit and around the breast area. I can move my right arm in all directions without pain, but my right clavicle is lower than my left by ~ 1/4 . What have I done and how can i fix this myself?" -197104,Can teething cause cold sweats and low body temperature in a child?,"Hello dear!Provided that he is having atopic dermatitis,the wound takes time to heal.Also it can flare up with the things he is allergic to like dust,synthetic fibre of clothes or any specific medicine he has been exposed to.I would recommend to go for his allergy testing to know what exactly he is allergic to.Secondly in addition to taking medicines,you can also use some home remedies like application of olive oil to the wound.Also you can use alovera heated in coconut oil for few minutes and take that oil and apply when its on a tolerable temperature.Avoid silk,nylon/synthetic fibre containing clothes especially fleese.Use pure cotton clothes.Hope it will help.Be blessed :-) ",my son is 16month old and he has atopic dermatitis and we have seen a doctor n he gave us some ointment to apply n some medicine to eat and we have been following it for a month. for 1st one week there was lots of improvement but now the wound has subsided but it is not healing totally. so what should we do? -133753,"Does feeling tightness when breathing, soreness in upper back, chest and right of spine are symptoms of asthma?",Hicold weather can irritate the respiratory passage and start an allergic cascade which can cause an asthma attack. Inhalational steroid is good as it wont give you systemic effects.In cold conditions you should cover your neck chest and ears properly.As this is a chronic disease it has remissions and exacerbations. During exacerbation period you might need strong dose of steroids as inhalation and in some case intravenous also. Antihistamines and antileucotrienes are given for prevention from an allergic attack.hope this may help youthanks ,"Hello,Doctor! I am Bindiya Mistry,I am 33 years old and suffering earlier from allergic rhinitis including sneezing, itching, nasal congestion, runny nose, and post-nasal drip (the sensation that mucus is draining from the sinuses down the back of the throat) past 4/5 years which occurs wheezing. Breathlessness most probably in began let evening from past 2/3 years. My doctor have suggested me formonide 400 respicaps inhaler with supportive derihaler respicaps (200µg). I have been taking these inhalers since last 2 & a half years, initially taken twice a day as a suggested dose by doctor at least one month and get instantly relief. FYI, i have tried homeopathy as well as ayurvadic since it began. Now I need inhalers randomly when it rise especially in mid of winter and summer or when suffering from allergic cold disease. Is it cold asthma while doctor cant say? Doctor please suggest me , is my diseases in very serious condition. or its normal , my ongoing medication is all right? Also suggest me some special exercise or medicine to give a strength to my lung and keep away from this repeated disease .....or permanent out of my body.Best Regards....." -37279,"Trying to conceive, IUI failed. Elisa test done, no symptoms of tuberculosis. Want some advice?","HI, ACCORDING TO NEWER STUDIES.....ANY ONE OF THE TEST THAT IS ELISA OR PCR OR MOUTOUX IF POSITIVE.....TREATMENT SHOULD BE STRTED IF TRYING TO CONCEIVE. NO HARM IN TAKING AKT, BUT SHOUL BE TAKEN UNDER STRICT MEDICAL GUIDANCE AND REGULAR FOLLOW UPS. PLZ DO UR HORMONAL STUDIES AND HSG IF NOT DONE. BYEEEEEEEEEEEEE ",Hello doctor! I am 35 years old female. me and husband are trying to conceive since last 3 years with 3 failed iui . recently my doctor suggested for Elisa test. I have IgG positive (330) and IgM negative(0.84). My earlier TB pcr test is negative and chest x-ray is normal. I am not having any symptoms of TB. My doctor advised to take akt-4 for 6 months. please advise.. -29527,Kindly guide me for the pain in my lower wisdom tooth region.,Hi. For further information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ,"Hi doctor, I am having intense pain in my lower wisdom tooth that is making my neck, shoulder, and head hurt badly. This just started up around 6 PM today. I have been taking Ibuprofen, but nothing is working. Please help." -105995,What causes shortness of breath?,"Hey there,Yes you may be right it could be anxiety attack or it could be gastritis .Have cosulted by good physician. ",I have been having a pain in the middle of my chest to the bottom of my throat when I breathe. It has been constant but getting stonger. It feels like an anxiety attack or someone is putting pressure on the bottom of my throat. I am 28 and about 250 lbs. What can this be? -167106,Suggest treatment for severe foot pain,"hello sir,i had gone through your history and when i found such type of patients in my clinic, i was treating as following treatmentfirst of all, irrespective of pain please go to the physiotherapy clinic and start treatment again until the full range of motion will be fully regain. take mobilization treatment at grade 1 - it will increase the range of motion and pain relivertake diathermy for ten days for twenty minutestake ultrasound therapy for 8 days at pain site for 8 min with 1 mhztake myofacial release which relaxes the tight tissues and give u reliefthese all treatments are available in physiotherapy clinic onlysteam therapy is also usefuloil massage is also beneficialthanks i think this may help u ","I am suffering from frozen shoulder since six months. Also taken best physiotherapy. But there is n0 relief in pain. It s growing towards. After suggestion of seven Elopathic doctor, ( three months)three Homiopathic Doctor,(one month) l go to Aurvedic doctor (two months)and got relief with taking To Yograj Googool and Rasnadi Quath. Now pain is moreless but continue.After six month it s continue ( right hand)and frelingpain in left hand also.My test report is _ ANA, RNA, A S O tiger CRP Negetive. Other all test are negative. All are repeated monthly. Only b Blood Suger is detected single time on Borderline. Now question is what happening in going with me and why?( I am fully vegetarian and on healthy and balance diet. Weight is 69 K.G.Height is 5 4 . On job I sit continue 5 hours.)I m taking forming plus since 2 months." -63699,Is PCR test reliable to detect TB infection?,"Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. People who have chlamydia often do not have outward symptoms in the early stages. It can cause health problems in the later stages, including preventing women from getting pregnant or even endangering their pregnancies. Unprotected sex without a condom and unprotected oral sex are the main ways a chlamydia infection can spread. It need not be penetration one. Even touching genitals together may also transmit the bacteria. It can also be contracted during anal sex. Most people don’t notice the symptoms of chlamydia. Symptoms appear usually one to three weeks after you have been infected. Some of the most common symptoms include:1. burning sensation during urination2. discharge from the penis or vagina (yellow or green)3. pain in the lower abdomen4. pain in the testicles5. painful sexual intercourse in womenThe most effective diagnostic test for chlamydia is to swab the vagina in women and to test the urine in men. Chlamydia infection is easy to treat. Antibiotic used include Azithromycin in a single, large dose, but the dose may also be spread out over 5 days or Doxycycline to be taken twice per day for one week. Hope the information provided is useful. You can get evaluated and treated accordingly. All the best. ",I am being accused of giving someone chlymedia. I have absolutely no symptoms. I have been in an managomous relationship for 3 months and they are telling me that as of 10 days ago they are showing symptoms from chlymedia. I have absolutely no symptoms. Is this possible -115360,Are there any side effects of consuming electral powder frequently?,"HiDiarrhea,Fever,Joint pain,Skin yellowing,Nausea or vomiting are some of the side effects of megamox. Abdominal discomfort,nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur with ibuprofen.Interrupted sleep may cause such body pain.Adequate rest and hydration is required.Avoid driving or working with heavy machinery.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician ","Hi doctor, My doctor prescribed me megamox 1gm and profinal 400mg for my toothache for 1 wk. After taking that meds i sleep because the time of my work is broken time so i have to sleep. but when i wake up i feel like im so tired and i have muscle pains. Is this a normal effect of this 2 meds? thank you..=)" -36767,"Trying to concieve. Prescribed clomid, Duphaston. No periods. When should I test for pregnancy?","Hello Thank you for your query. Clomid contains clomiphene citrate which helps to induce ovulation in women with anovulation due to various causes. Oosure is generally given to women with polycystic ovaries, who have a high AMH, so I do not understand why it was given in your case. Women with low AMH are generally prescribed DHEA for support. As you have ovulated with Clomid, chances of pregnancy are there, and as you have regular cycles, you can either do a pregnancy test, or better still, consult your gynecologist to confirm a pregnancy. All the best. ","Hi I am 28 yr old female, i am trying to conceive for last 1.5 yrs. after my studies we found that i have low AMH. but my cycles are very regular. I always get my periods on time. so my doc suggested me clomid for 5 days along with Osure for a month and i ovulated on 13th day of cycle. also after ovulation she suggested me duphaston for 14 days. its 15th day post ovulation. but i have not got my periods when should i expect them or i don t then when should i test for pregnancy. Please suggest" -223825,Suggest medication for burning sensation in penis during urination,"Hello, Go for a urine culture and sensitivity. Start antibiotics according to the culture studies. Nothing much to worry and most cases respond well to antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","hi, i'm 38yrs old male. it was discovered 2yrs ago i'm having chronic bacterial prostatitis. although it is not that severe, i sometimes feel uneasyness inside my anul while sitting. twice i experienced blood clots in my semen which happened two yrs ago the same time i was told i'm having the chronic bacterial protatitis. can this hidden problem lead to something severe?" -172963,What causes numbness in the left leg?,"Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!There is not such medicine, which can lead to increased cognitive function without any adverse effects. Vitamin supplements with Ginseng, Gingko Biloba, omega 3 may help improve your memory and concentration gradually, without experiencing adverse effects. A lot of physical activity can also help increase your mental performance. Hope you will find this information helpful!Best regards! ","Sir,I need 1 medicin that instant energy and mind work properly like when i take dexpoten then mind activ very firstly and hole body work very fast but dexpoten have side effect so i need another no side effect.please any medicin have or give me any suggesion.Thanks" -149645,"On Warfarin. Have blood disorders, autoimmune issues, lupus positive, bleeding gums, blood clots in leg, chest",stop doxcycline check once full bloot count chance of leulkamis will be there blood cancer clincal fetures ,"I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ANGIITIS. I AM FEMALE AND 60 YRS. OLD. I HAVE RED INFLAMED SKIN AREAS MOSTLY ON MY LOWER CALVES, FRONT TO SIDE AND DOWN THRU MY FEET. THAT STARTED OUT AS SMALL REDISH SPOTS AND OVER 3-4 DAYS NOW HAVE LINKED TOGETHER IN A BIG REDISH BLOTCHES. BEFORE THEY DID THAT, THE RED BLEMISHES LOOKED LIKE PHOTOS THAT I HAVE SEEN OF SHINGLES WITH OUT THE BLISTERING. I DO HAVE SPORATIC SMALL SPOTS ON TORSO, ARMS AND BACK (LIGHT). NOTHING ABOVE SHOULDERS. I HAD THE CHILLS WHEN THEY BROKE OUT THE FIRST NIGHT. NEVER TOOK TEMP. BLOOD TEST SHOWS EVERYTHING OK. WAITING FOR PUNCH BIOPSY AND CULTURE TESTS OF THROAT AND NOSE. HAVE NO KNOWN FOOD ALLERGIES. JUST SULFER. I AM TAKING DOXCYCLINE 250 MG. FOR PAST 3 DAYS. ANY IDEAS?" -139388,Suggest remedy for back pain,Dear patient As per your description you are having mechanical back pain. This is caused by back instability or minor fracture.i would advise Xray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to confirm diagnosis. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. If it's normal start back strengthening and back extension excersise from reputed physiotherapy center. If it's abnormal you need to consult expert spine surgeon with report. For your skin problem you need to consult skin specialist. ,"Hello. I have two problems. One is regarding my low back. I feel pain there but only when I stand completely upright. I had a similar problem a few years ago and every time I do some heavy lifting or bending I can feel the same pain.Another problem is concerning my skin. The skinn on my inner thighs is extremely dry and full of cracks and although I put a lot of body lotion a few times a day, it's not getting better. I don't know if it because of the cold and dry weather or hard water or even the fact that I wear a lot of clothes." -182700,"Frequent episodes of giddiness on turning the head causing loss of balance, taken vertin, stugeron, MRI normal. Treatment?","Dear Mr Raghavendra Ischemia of spinal cord: It means that less blood being supplied to the spinal cord. Infarction or death of tissue is a result if ischemia is severe. In true sense cerebrovascular accident means effect on the brain. Spinal cord infarction is a separate entity and comes under category of Occlusive vascular lesions and spinal cord infarction is also known as spinal stroke. However, mechanism both at brain and spinal cord are same i.e. less blood supply Good wishes Pratap ",I have a certain ambiguity regarding these terms which I would like to be cleared. My relative had an ischemia of spinal cord resulting in a spinal cord infarction . I would like to know if this comes under the ambit of CVA (Cerebrovascular accident) or is that term used only for Brain and not spinal cord. -145525,What causes tiredness and bruises all over the body?,"HiThe first step in making the diagnosis of a blood clot is obtaining a history from the patient for family. Patients rarely are able to make their own diagnosis of a blood clot so the health-care professional will need to ask questions about what might be happening. If a blood clot or thrombus is a consideration, the history may expand to access the patient's risk factors or situations that might have put the patient at risk for forming a clot.Venous blood clots (venous thrombi) often develop slowly with gradual swelling, pain, and discoloration of the involved area, and the signs and symptoms will progress over hours.An arterial thrombus occurs as an acute event. Tissues need oxygen immediately, and the loss of blood supply as a result of an arterial clot creates a situation in which symptoms begin immediately.Physical examination will help add information to increase the suspicion for a blood clot.Vital signs are an important first step of the physical exam. Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation (what percent of red blood cells have oxygen attached to them) may provide a clue as to whether the patient is stable or in potential danger.Venous thrombi may cause swelling of an extremity. It may be red, warm, and tender and sometimes the physical exam may make it difficult to distinguish a venous thrombus from cellulitis or an infection of the extremity. If there is concern about a pulmonary embolus, the examiner may listen to the heart and lungs looking for abnormal sounds caused by an area of inflamed lung tissue, or unusual heart sounds.Arterial thrombus is much more dramatic. If an arm or leg is involved, the tissue may be white because of the lack of blood supply. As well, it may be cool to touch, and there may be loss of sensation and movement. The patient may be writhing in pain, but may not be able to move affected limb. Arterial thrombus is also the cause of heart attack, stroke, and ischemic bowel.Testing for venous blood clotsTesting will depend on the suspected location of the blood clot.Ultrasound: Venous blood clots may be detected in a variety of ways, although ultrasound is now most commonly used. Occasionally, the patient's size and shape may make it difficult for the ultrasound technician and radiologist to evaluate the deep veins of an arm or leg.Venography: Venography may be another alternative to look for a clot. A radiologist injects contrast dye into a small vein in the hand or foot, and using fluoroscopy (video X-ray) watches the dye fill the veins in the extremity as it travels back to the heart. This test is no longer commonly used, but may be available in certain select circumstances.Blood tests: Sometimes, a blood test is used to screen for blood clots. D-dimer is a breakdown product of a blood clot, and levels of this substance may be measured in the bloodstream. Blood clots are not stagnant; the body tries to dissolve them at the same time as a new clot is being added. D-dimer is not specific for a blood clot in a given area and cannot distinguish the difference between a ""good"" (necessary) blood clot (one that forms after surgery or due to bruising from a fall) from one that is causing problems. It is used as a screening test in patients with low probability of having a blood clot. In this case, if the result is negative, there is no need to search further for the diagnosis of blood clots.Additional tests: Should a blood clot embolize to the lung, this may be a medical emergency. There are a variety of tests to look for pulmonary emboli. A plain chest X-ray will not show blood clots, but may be done to look for other conditions that can cause chest pain and shortness of breath, the same sings and symptoms of an embolus. The electrocardiogram (EKG) may show abnormalities suggestive of a pulmonary embolus and may also show other reasons for chest pain.Computerized tomography (CT) is often the test of choice when suspicion of pulmonary embolus is high. Contrast is injected intravenously, and the radiologist can determine whether a clot is present.On occasion, ventilation perfusion (V/Q) scans are performed to look for pulmonary emboli. This test uses labeled chemicals to identify inhaled air into the lungs and match it with blood flow in the arteries. This test is less accurate than a CT scan and is subjective to variances in interpretation.Should a pulmonary embolus be diagnosed, the amount of clot and potential severity of the disease may require further testing. Echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart that may be used to decide how much strain the blood clot in the lung is causing on the heart.Testing for arterial blood clotsArterial thrombosis is an emergency, since tissue cannot survive very long without blood supply before there is irreversible damage. In an arm or leg, often a surgeon is immediately consulted. Arteriography may be considered. Arteriography is a technique in which dye is injected into the artery in question to look for blockage. Sometimes, if there is a large artery that is occluded, this test is done in the operating room with the presumption that a surgical procedure will be necessary to open the vessel and restore blood flow.For an acute heart attack, the EKG may confirm the diagnosis, although blood tests also may be used to look for enzymes (troponin) that leak into the bloodstream from irritated heart muscle. With an acute heart attack, the diagnostic and therapeutic procedure of choice is a heart catheterization. A catheter is placed into the coronary artery, the blockage identified and a stent placed to restore blood supply to heart muscle.Other variations of head CT may be considered to look at blood flow in the brain (perfusion CT) or the arteries themselves (CT angiogram).For an acute stroke (cerebrovascular accident, CVA), the test of choice is a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the head to look for bleeding or tumor as the cause of stroke symptoms. If the stroke symptoms resolve, meaning that a transient ischemic attack (TIA) has occurred, tests may include carotid ultrasound to look for blockage in the major arteries of the neck and echocardiography to look for blood clots in the heart that may embolize to the brain. Continue ReadingWhat is the medical treatment for blood clotsDepending upon their location, blood clots may be aggressively treated or may need nothing more than symptomatic care.Venous thrombosis in the leg may occur in the superficial or deep systems of veins.Clots in the superficial system are often treated symptomatically with warm compresses and acetaminophen or ibuprofen since there is no risk for clots in the superficial veins to embolize to the lung. They are connected to the deep system by perforator veins that have valves that act like a sieve to strain and prevent clots from traveling to the lung.Deep venous thrombosis usually requires anticoagulation to prevent the clot from growing and causing a pulmonary embolus. Treatment tends to occur in an outpatient setting using medications that anticoagulate or ""thin"" the blood. There are a variety of medications available to treat blood clots.The American College of Chest Physicians has published guidelines regarding the type of blood thinners to be considered in the treatment of blood clots in the legs or in the lungs.In patients with DVT or PE and no active cancer, the drug of choice is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC), also known as a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) because of where they block the coagulation cascade to thin the blood.NOACs that block clotting Factor Xa include:apixaban (Eliquis)rivoroxiban (Xarelto)edoxiban (Savaysa)dabigatran is another NOAC that is a direct thrombin inhibitor.In patients with DVT or PE and active cancer, the recommended medication is low molecular weight heparin or enoxaparin (Lovenox).In unstable patients, or those where there is concern that they will become unstable in the near future, and who need hospitalization, the anticoagulation drug that is recommended is intravenous unfractionated heparin. When there is a large amount of blood clot in the pulmonary arteries, strain can be put on the heart and lung function and thrombolytic therapy with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) drugs, so-called clot busting drugs, might be considered. These patients are usually critically ill and in shock.If there is massive amount of clot in the femoral or iliac veins, no blood may be able to leave the leg and it becomes massively engorged, swollen and blue. This is called phlegmasia cerulia dolens and may require treatment with tPA. Similar situations may occur in the arm with clots that form in the subclavian or axillary vein.Classically, warfarin (Coumadin) was most commonly used to treated blood clots. It is a vitamin K inhibitor and affects Factors II, VII, IX and X of the clotting cascade. Because it takes a few days to reach therapeutic levels, an injectable heparin product, (enoxaparin, fondaparinux) was also prescribed for the patient as a bridge to immediately thin the blood.Blood clots below the knee are at lower risk for embolization to the lung, and an alternative to anti-coagulation treatment is serial ultrasound examinations to monitor the clot to see whether it is stable or growing.Pulmonary emboli are treated similarly to deep venous thrombosis. In patients who have increasing shortness of breath or weakness, hospitalization may be required during the initial treatment phase. In certain situations, when there are large amounts of blood clot in the pulmonary arteries, strain can be put on the heart and lung function and thrombolytic therapy with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) drugs, so-called clot busting drugs, might be considered. These patients are usually critically ill and in shock.Arterial blood clots are often managed more aggressively. Surgery may be attempted to remove the clot, or medication may be administered directly into the clot to try to dissolve it. Alteplase (Activase, tPA) or tenecteplase (TNKase) are examples of clot busting medications that may be used in peripheral arteries to try to restore blood supply.Heart attack: The same approach for heart attack is used as for arterial blood clots. If possible, cardiac catheterization is performed to locate the blocked blood vessel and a balloon is used to open it, restore blood flow, and a stent is placed to keep it open. This is a time-sensitive procedure and if a local hospital is unable to perform a heart catheterization emergently, within 60-90 minutes of the patient's arrival to medical care, thrombolytic medications described above like tPA or TNK may be used intravenously to try to dissolve the thrombus and minimize heart muscle damage. There will still be the need to eventually transfer the patient when stable to a hospital with the capability to perform heart catheterizations.Stroke also is treated with tPA if the patient is an appropriate candidate for this treatment. Each patient is different and may or may not qualify for this medication with an acute stroke. Again, this is a time sensitive emergency and in addition to tPA, an interventional radiologist may be able to insert a catheter into the blood vessels of the brain, identify the clot and remove it, thus hopefully reversing the stroke. This is how hip surgery can be done inspite of having blood clotting issues.RegardsDr De ",i have a blood disorder which my body puts out something that makes my blood thicken and thin as it wants to and extra large blood clots and i am one of 4 in the world that they have found so far. is effecting me having hip surgury. do you have any info on this research? vanderbilt research hospital in nashville tenn asked for my blood to send to their research facility in cala. i would appreciate any knowledge you have thank you -249441,Is pregnancy possible despite negative pregnancy test results?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For the pain and swelling in the vein, you can use thrombophobe ointment, along with paracetamol tablets. It will give you relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My age is 34. I am 8-months pregnant. I have cervical incompetence. In my 33 weeks, the doctor administered steroid injection. 24-hour duration 1 injection is given. I have taken two injections. My hemoglobin was less . it was 10.00. Doctor-administered the injection to improve the hemoglobin in my body. It was given through Intravenous Medication. I found swelling and severe pain at my wrist now(where IV set was administered). I have contacted my doctor. She advised Thrombohob Ointment. I have applied this 24hours back, still, my pain and swelling are not cured. I am doing ice cube therapy also. Can I use Thrombohob Jel? Is there any painkiller tablet ? kindly help me ." -61836,"Suggest remedy for severe coughing,sore throat,headaches and body aches",dear patient you had developed infection because the pedicurist didnt follow the right hygiene practice. may be bactrim was not that effective for your infection. i advice you to get a complete blood picture and a grbs test just to rule out diabetes because its known to lower immunity and give infections.consult again to the physician with test reports and he will prescribe you another antibiotics accordingly. till then apply topical t- bact ointment on it regularly for two weeks.hope i have answered the question ,"Three weeks ago I went to the urgent care b/c my toe was infected from a pedicure. Doctor put me on Bactrum (spelling?); took all of the antibiotic; did warm soaks, etc. Now the toe next to it is tender to the touch and has a perfect circle of blood in the center of it; toe is hard too." -20139,Am I in trouble with 20% gum bone loss at the age of 45?,Hi. For further information consult a periodontist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/periodontist ,"Hi doctor, I was told that my gums are fine with most of them at level 3 and a few in level 4. One doctor said that I have some bone loss, but there is no big deal. Another qualified dentist said that bone loss is 20%. Now, I am scared. Am I in trouble with 20% bone loss at the age 45? I have a previous history of grinding teeth and was on night guard for that. I am currently on Synthyroid for my thyroid problem." -124258,Severe lower abdominal pain. What could this be?,"Please consider if you have a urinary tract infection, Simple test would be a urine routine and microscopic examination to start with. Your GP/Physician would help you with this.take care ","I been having horrible stomach/lower abdominal pains only when I have to pee if i cant get to a bathroom within 1-2 mins and i have to try to hold my urine by tightening and crossing my legs so I wont pee my pants. Some urine does come out when i do this and i start getting sharp pains in my lower abdominal area up to my belly button area but I still hold until I can t hold it any longer and I uncontrollably pee my pants but i dont completly empty my bladder and so i have to get to a restroom and sit on the toilet and release the rest of the urine. But than the stomach pains continue to get worse to the point i am squatting hunched over, curled up on the ground or someother way to try to make it stop. The pain continues to grow and grow until I am not able to move around at all i cant think or even function. It takes 3 to 4 days for the pain to completly go away even when taking general pain pills ( tylenol etc)." -10597,Why does urine appear dark brown inspite of having Fluconazole?,"Hello. Went through your post. Generally, urine culture growth showing candida is not anything significant because it is a benign infection and usually does not need treatment unless a person has taken a lot of antibiotics, or is HIV positive. The white substance in urine is phosphate, and it is called Phosphaturia you are taking plenty of water is helpful, so no need to worry about that. I would suggest you complete two weeks of Fluconazole but no other antibiotics. ","Hello doctor, I was initially diagnosed with a urinary tract infection by the presence of white blood cells in my urine. I had symptoms of a typical UTI. I was given a five days course of antibiotics, but the symptoms did not go away, followed by 2*5 days more courses of antibiotics. A urine culture was done after three types of antibiotics failure. A urine culture was conducted, and it was found that I had candida albican (yeast), and I was put on an oral antifungal medication called Fluconazole, but my urine is still dark brown with white substances in it, and I still feel itching after urination. I drink a lot of water, and I am HIV negative, I tested negative for prostate cancer, and I am 27 years old. Please help. I also experience a lot of nausea and heart racing when exposed to cold areas." -218247,Why am i having metallic taste in mouth?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, nothing to panc, the pain in the tooth on exposure to cold atmosphere could be because of the decay or pulpal infection (pulpitis)...so consult a oral physician and you need to take radiographs like IOPAR to ruleout other pathologies... i hope my answer will help you...take care.. ","Yesterday after a brisk walk in very cold temps my lower jaw had very intense and severe pain, where my lower teeth were painful. It lasted for about 10 minutes. I am a thyroid patient and may be slightly under medicated. This has happened before, the intense and brief pain in the jaws and teeth. Thanks for any advise." -176908,What causes tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Balance mechanism of the body is maintained by the cerebellum in back of the brain and vestibular apparatus in the inner ears. Since you have consulted your neurologist and made it certain after clinical examination and CT scan or MRI scan therefore the cerebellum should be normal. I feel your vestibular apparatus in both inner ears require testing just as your ENT doctors have said. It might help if you get Electronystagmography (ENG) or videonystagmography (VNG) done to record abnormal eye movements while your head is placed in different positions or your balance organs are stimulated with water or air. ","I can t keep my balance when I close my eyes, and sometimes loud sours can cause my balance loss, and other times I feel movement in my brain. I had neurologist tell me there s nothing wrong in my brain. But I have a herniated disk that is pressing against a nerve in my spine. ENT doctors say I need a test of my inner ear." -223029,Suggest treatment to control blood sugar,"As you have not mentioned much about her like her age, any other health problems, all I can say is that she must try to increase her physical activity to control blood sugar levels. Diet control as well as exercise helps in controlling blood sugar besides insulin and medications as they work only when diet and exercise is also combined with them. Make sure she eats healthy low fat high fibre diet. Avoidance of fried and oily food, sugar and sweets and inclusion of fresh fruits and vegetable salads help in lowering blood sugar. Walking is the best way to increase physical activity. 30 minutes of brisk walk is advised 3-4 times a week to control blood sugar. use a glucometer to monitor blood glucose before and after meals, before and after exercise to check how effectively diet and exercise are working. Make any changes in diet and control portion sizes of meals to bring down calorie intake.Hope this will give you an idea on how to manage diabetes in a better way. ","My mother is suffering from diabetes from last 10 years. We are giving her humalog 3 times a day around 60 units in total and lantus 30 units a day. But still sugar is not under control. Sugar levels are similar when we didn t used any insulin s and gave gluformin xl 1000, or when we were giving insulin doses of around 30 units of humalog in total and 20 units of lantus a day. Please advice something." -254231,What causes stomach flutters with spotting and cramps?,"Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) No. These are not related.Let me know if you need anymore help.Regards, ","Hi, The last several days I have been getting what I thought were ingrown hairs in my bikini area, but the are very painful and have formed lumps under my skin. Each day more have appeared. I currently have a copper IUD in place and was wondering if the copper might be causing them." -224374,What causes discharge of semen during urination and bowels?,"Hello,No, it's not harmful to have sex with prostrate infection however it is actually good have sex with prostrate infection as it causes drainage from prostrate ducts and helps in clearing the infection.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician ","My husband has had on going problems with his prostate. He will not see a doctor because of financial reasons. It is affecting our sex life. We NEVER have sex. We both are 42 , is this normal that a prostate infection can have that much to do with him not wanting to have sex with me?" -116197,Taking eglonyl due to severe stress & lack of sleep,"Hello, You might be having PCOS. As of now continue the present line of management. PCOS is a difficult condition to manage and is a major cause for female infertility. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","i am on a combination of Siphene and Duphoston. When I went for my follicular monitoring, the egg growth reached 25. I have multiple cysts in my ovaries and have irregular periods which gets delayed by 6-7 months mostly. How should I go about conceiving now? Pls help!" -11980,My beta hCG values are 5. 73 and 5. 26. Does it confirm pregnancy?,Hi. Revert after two days with the report to an obstetrician and gynecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor,I am 38 years old. I did not get my last month period. After 15 days of missed period, my beta hCG value is 5.73. What is the chance of pregnancy? Do I have any issue? Please guide me." -111621,What is the reason for chest pain?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your husband's situation and problem. By your history and description, in my opinion he is having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).It is obstruction in the upper airways in sleep (supine position) which causes breathing difficulty and abrupt waking up.Causes for OSA are1. Large tongue2. Englarged tonsils or adenoids.3. Mandibular problems. 4. Excess fat in neck etc.So better to consult Sleep specialist and get done full sleep study for the diagnosis of OSA. Treatment is based on cause. ",My husband he is 62 years old never really had any big health issuers can not sleep and wakes up breathing heavy like he can't catch his breath it's been napping.for 3weeks now it seem that last night was worse with the breathing also he is stressing about it he is not one to see a doctor only when he has too -197797,What is the treatment for swollen areola in a child?,"Dear parent, I understand your concerns but you should give oral rehydration solution 5 tea spoons for every pound of child's weight with every motion of stools.. you should give an antiemetic ( other than primperan as contraindicated in children) . you should also give an antidiarrheal ",Hi I have a 8+ month old baby and she is on teething From past 5 days she has been vomiting and passing loose stool earlier also this problem occurred n she was dehydrated and admitted to hospital twice now I don t want to repeat d history plz suggest -246599,Is Cymbalta an effective alternative to Lyrica?,"Hello, Oxycodone belongs to opioid group of drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I cant sleep. Genetically I was am an alcoholic at birth. At 27 years of age involved in drilling rig fire. Burnt badly. Drs said nvr wash back again. Nvr work in sun. Determined to prove wrong. Became worse alcoholic taking pain meds and drinking to tolerate pain stretching skin on my elbows/arms/physical therapy all day exercising/stretching skin. Several months. DUI s became problem. Quit drinking Feb. of 2011 but had another industrial accident this time to my lower back Dec. 2011. Started taking 15 mg oxycodone but ONLY DRANK 1-2 beers at bedtime to relax enough to sleep. Without 2 beers nightly I toss and turn and get 2 hrs sleep nightly. 4-5 hrs with beer. Unfortunately Drs aren t understanding my regime and now after 5 years taking meds I am addicted and cannot work as a union carpenter-heavy toolbelt- without meds and my 2 beers nitely for sleep. I am 59 yrs old. 3 more yrs to retire. All this causes more stress and now sleep 1 hr intervals 2 times a nite. Affecting job badly. Dr. shutting me off cause alcohol in urinalysis. Even if I do rehab I cant work without meds. Catch 22. Im screwed. If Dr had TOLD ME OXYCODONE WAS AN OPIATE I NVR WOULD HAVE INITIATED TREATMENT W/OXYCODONE. Took for 16 months. Went to quit em. Deathly sick. Finally read pamphlet that came with em. Googled it. Found out it was opiate. My fault I suppose but Im not a drug person till now. OPIATE ??? Would have ran scared. -58943,Normal range of PT and INR?,"Dear, thanks for taking the time to ask your questions to us. First of all, a patient with congestive heart pressure needs to have a low blood pressure to avoid that the heart will work more. Another situation is that when a patient is in dialysis, he/she lose a lot of volume of water and that can create low blood pressure. It is very important to check if he has any symptoms, as dizziness and weakness. It this is not the case, just keep monitoring his BP and keep record of any changes ","Hi I just took my husbands blood pressure and it is 74/41. It has been low all day. He feels cold and clammy, sick to his stomach, tired, and his color is pale with a grayish color to it. Nurse was here at noon and his bp was 70/50, and then at 5pm it was 86/55. Dr was notified but didn t seem concerned. He is a diabetic and just got out of the hospital 5 days ago. He had kidney failure, liver failure, congested heart failure. He also had a virol infection with ecoli in his urine and another infection in his urine also. He is also type 2 diabetis, and now is on dialisys." -168911,Suggest remedy for pain in the back of the neck to the shoulder,"Dear Patient,it seems you are suffering from disc prolapse in the cervical(neck) region, this neural pain feels like it will improve if pressed, but on pressing it exaggerates.i feel you need to check the neck movements, and if they are painful than the chances are even more.the investigation of choice in your case would be an MRI of the cervical spine, this will give details of the inner pathology of neural compression.I want you to realize that taking this lightly will increase it much, so please consult your doctor, and get investigated.Thanks. ","It seems if I do much of anything with my right arm, my shoulder, elbow and wrist start to ache. It keeps me up at night. I feel I need to put pressure on them for them to stop aching, but that doesn t always help. It also usually creates a knotted muscle between my neck and shoulder. Is this old injuries popping up, and does the weather affecting these areas? I am 51 years old." -231491,Is there any problem for doing masturbation with grade 3 variococele?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Polysporin ointment is antibiotic ointment. Its direction of use is only over the skin and not over the mucosa.You have applied over the penile mucosa so you have rough skin. Other reason for rough skin might be your allergic reaction to the polysporin ointment.I suggest you to now not to apply over the penile mucosa now.In either case you can apply steroid cream under your doctors guidance. This will clear up the roughness of the skin.Please maintain good hygiene over the rough skin and also maintain the moisture over the mucosa.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM ","Hey, I had applied polysporine to my penis because of a minor injury ( I overreacted and decided to use polysporine ) polysporine gave a light burning sensation ( I applied it to my penis 5 times in total ) I no longer use it but it seems as if the part where I applied it on my penis is a bit rough and dry now. What should I do ?" -32975,Can I get pregnant with delayed periods?,"yes, there is a chance that you get pregnant . you should get a pregnancy test and a pelvic ultrasound to confirm pregnancy ",now i days i have 1 month or 19th day delay for my period. this time also it will happen this month 23day delay my period. and my question is this time me and my husband had a intercourse after 19th days period delay. so my question is that have any chance for for pregnant -137970,What causes lower pelvic and back pain after a hysterectomy?,"back pain is a common symptom in middle and older age population. there are various pain producing structures in the lower back. although i do not know know your age , the fact that the pain is more while turning in bed indicates a spinal instability pain pattern. Although pain in lower back can occur due to pathology in other organs called referred pain, its usually in a small percentage of patients. i would suggest you to consult a specialist for evaluation. ","I ve had an unusual pain in my right mid-lower back region that I attributed to a disc problem. The pain is more prevalent when I go to bed. I have much pain turning over in bed. The pain has not relented for the last 2 days, despite taking a celebrex and a muscle relaxer. Some occur to me today this may not be a disc problem but a kidney problem." -219012,What are the possible treatments for fluids inside the mouth ?,"Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.As per the history posted here it appears that symptoms of intermittent pain and burning sensation could be due to abscess.To say it could be shingles there should be other symptoms too,though the nerve distribution refers towards shingles too.In my view please get it examined clinically for abscess first by oral and maxillofacial surgeon,simultaneously the presence or absence of shingles can also be diagnosed.Antibiotics will definitely respond in case of abscess but you know it well shingles had completely different therapy.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care. ","Hi,i have an abcessed molar left bottom and have been on amoxicillan 4 1/2 days. Saw my dentist 2 days ago and waiting to see oral surgeon this week. The swelling is recessed and most of the pain gone. Today i got up and on left side of neck just below hairline i have a burning sensation like i have a sunburn with intermittent pain. I have had shigles before. Could this be shigles,allergic reaction to meds or residual from tooth?" -166117,Is exercising advisable after suffering a contusion in the hip and sternum?,From the nature of injury you described you seem to have ligament injury but yes of course you can have a fracture even if you are able to wriggle your toes. You should get an xray done of your ankle and see your orthopaedician at the earliest.Meanwhile you can apply ice packs and take antiinflammatory medicine like ibuprofen to reduce your pain ,I slipped on my icy porch this morning and my left ankle bent and I heard a either a snap crack or pop.. Actually more like a pop... When i put weight onto my left foot it hurts and feels like pins n needles I cn still wriggle my toes.. Could it be broken?? -195267,Suggest treatment for a child in myxe dema coma,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to drink milk will gulp in air too. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief.The two best ways to relieve this distress is -1. Do not put the baby in lying position after feeding till the baby burps out the swallowed air.2. If still crying - put the baby in prone position and keep patting the back gently so that the baby passes off the flatus and gets relieved.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","my 2 month old son seems to have a really tender tummy, he hasnt stopped crying ALL day, nothing soothes him but a bottle even when hes full. i tried a warm bath, and everything. he has made a bowel movement today so i dont think he is constipated. also...im not sure if it matters but last night for the very FIRST time, he slept for SIX HOURS STRAIGHT! i couldnt believe it. he woke up super fussy this morning and hasnt stopped screaming since. HELP!" -229026,Suggest treatment for watery semen discharge,HelloThanks for query .The painful bumps and burning at the tip of penis that you have after having oral sex is mostly due to infection of glans penis (Ballanitis).Human oral cavity is antural habitat for many bacteris flora hence it is ver common to get infection of glans after oral sex .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Ensure to drink more water .To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria.Dr.Patil. ,"Hi i ve recently have been getting little bumb on my penis , the tipnof my penis has this burning sensation. I did get oral performed on me just 2 days ago would thay have to do with anything. They stroked it in a way that hurt does that involve to this? I ve been putting vaseline buy more pimple like bumps keep appearing idk what to do and am kind of panicking" -36504,Planning to conceive. Took albandazole. Worried about the side effects,"Albendazole wont have any long lasting side effects that you need to be concerned about since you are still planning for pregnancy. By your calculation you should be getting your period within a week. Just wait and watch. Good luck. There are some side effects but it would have already occurred by now,if it was to have occurred. If you dont have any symptoms now,you need not worry. ","Hi,I had one tablet of Albandazole on 13th April. at that time i was not aware of the side effects of this medicine.Me & my husband is planning for child. I don't remember that before / after /or even same day may be we had intercourse. My period cycle is on 28th / 29th of each month. till 28th March - i was not pregnantNow what should i do as corrective measures for albandazole side effects ?" -84122,Suggest alternative medicine of Vesicare for overactive bladder problems,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.I think that there was some misunderstood. Hematemesis meant that there is blood vomiting and this is caused by bleeding in upper gastrontestinal system. Bile duct stent is used for bile duct stones or obstruction and these two are rarely related. Stent of this size is appropriate if it leaves bile duct open and usually is. Hematemesis should be treated by finding the exact cause of bleeding and then interventional methods are required for management. If there is however, hematobilia then it may indicate bleeding from the liver or bile duct and in this case a bit thicker stents should be used.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ","dear sir my wife gallbladder remove in month of sep,13 that after in 17 oct,13 haematemesis in home that after mrcp we insert 1st 8.5mm stunt in bail duct after one month dr insert 2nd 10 mm stunt and after one month 3rd time 10mm two stunt insert that after having pain whole cbd more than 40 days 4th time we remove both stunt and insert only one 10 ,mm insert in present time" -63938,What causes bump on breast?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIf there is no pain or stiffness in the neck then it is less likely that the dizziness is related to his spine.It may be related to his blood pressure if it is lower than is norm at 120/84 though this pressure is ok.He may have an unrelated infection which can also cause him to feel terrible.If he has ear pain then it could be an ear infection as suggested , if this is the case then antibiotics would be needed.I hope this helps ","my son who 25+ is a patient of hypertention but he is taking medicine and blood pressure is now 84/120 .today when he woke up he was feeling terribly diaay he met a doctor who said it is due to spondylitis gave him medicine but he has no stiffness or pain in neck ,whole day he is suffering from the problem could it be ear infection?" -15890,"Please suggest some medicine to cure vaginal swelling, discomfort and abnormal discharge.","Hi. You have some vaginal infection, and it is causing the problem. Please get yourself checked by a gynecologist internally and get a vaginal swab test done. Avoid having sex till then. Wear cotton panties, and loose lowers. Maintain personal hygiene and take plenty of fluids. Wash your private parts with ordinary tap water whenever you use the washroom. Avoid using vaginal douches and creams. Revert me with the reports to guide you further. ","Hi doctor, From yesterday, I have vaginal swelling, discomfort, and abnormal discharge. I had intercourse with my partner before four days. Please prescribe some home remedies or medicine to cure this problem." -92583,What causes a painful lump above the eyelid?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted the history about your 17 year old daughter having a kidney bean sized lump on the left side of head, headache, hurts on touching and also has ulcerative colitis. Wants to know what is this and any relation to ulcerative colitis.As per the history you have provided, this looks to be an infected sebaceous cyst for which scalp is most known to occur. Hence not related to ulcerative colitis most probably. You can get her checked by a General Surgeon, get this operated and if fixed or so, your Doctor will advise for X-ray or CT scan of the skull bone for ruling out any other causes that are rare to be noted hereYou can apply liquid povidone iodine, get started on Ibuprofen if it suits her and excision of the lump to get rid of the part that is not a normal part of the body and get a proper histopathological diagnosis. Excision may get the headache cured; if not needs further evaluation by a Neurosurgeon and further management. ",17 year old daughter has a lump on the top of her head (left side) about the size of a kidney bean. She has been complaining of headaches the last couple of days. She just told me about the lump tonight. Whenever she touches it (or I touch it) it hurts and she feels nauseous. She suffers from ulcerative colitis. Is t h were any relationship. Trying to get into the doctors tomorrow. -73278,With the sperm motility rate of 30% is it possible to have children?,Serum progesterone level on 21st day of cycleIs easy to asses ovulation present or not.Regular cycle is the main indicator of ovulation.After each mens should be sex every alternative day and leave bed minimum one hr after complete sex.I hope within 6 months you become pg if semen quality good. ,"Dear sir,I'm under treatment for primary infertility( with unexplained reason).i had a test for fsh,lh and e2 .My fsh level was slightly elevated other things were normal.The elevation of fsh level is as followsIt was 13.20mIU/ml where normal ranges in follicular phase should be within 2.5 to 10.2.Pls suggest" -42288,How to treat persistent hair loss?,"hi, welcome to HCM,you are suffering from telogen effluvium. avoid stress as it is the one of the most common cause of hair fall.keep patience, not only your hair fall will stop, your lost hair will come back again.take tab Biotin 10 mg + PABA once daily.rinse your hair with volumizing shampoo twice weekly.go for Hb% and total protein level check if any abnormality comes do accordingly.this will stop your hair fall.thanks ","hi sir,My name is sirisha and my weight is 50 ,age -24,height is 5-4, my problem is hair loss, For past 1 year i m having menstrual problem , I have consulted a doctor she gave medicines and also told gave me medicines regarding hair loss for 3 months. I have used it after that it again started it .can u please suggest me what to do" -245765,Suggest remedies for pain attacks,"**1. since history if trauma/injury is there thus other causes [fungal infection, chemical, skin condition] can be safely excluded.2. if nail is broken from cuticle it will not reattach, you have to remove or trim it, and will take 6-10 months to re grow, since bruising is there thus home treatment often helps relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent infection. . keep the area dry to prevent infection, Reapply an antibiotic ointment, and cover with a fresh adhesive bandage, watch for signs of infection such as increasing heat, redness, pain, tenderness, swelling, or pus and consult a doctor immediately. increase intake of biotin and use an application of moisturizer.PS. Biotin is helpful in making nails somewhat strong and thick: apart from biotin supplement you can also take natural source of biotin like: boiled eggs, cauliflower, avocado, whole grains. ","I smashed my finger in the car door, its obviously bruised, but there isn't excessive bleeding under the nail. The slam broke the skin and may have broken the nail right under the cuticle, but I can't tell at this point. What is the best way to care for it at home?" -96402,What causes small lumps along the jawline?,"Hi,Now it seems that protrusion of abdominal contents like fat, intestines has gone inside giving normal appearance.But it will come out while coughing or increasing abdominal pressure.You surely require hernia repair so that you get parmenent relief from hernia.Ok and take care. ","hello. i went to the emergency room last week because there was a growing lump coming out my belly button. and it really hurt, it was like i went from having an innie to an outiee, anyway the doctor at the er told me that i have an umbilical hernia and that i need to get surgery done as soon as possible. so after calling the insurance company they told me i need a referral and so i got one. and i will have my appointment this week with the surgeon, but the lump i had completely shrunk and is not even noticeable anymore and it doesn't hurt and looks like it is back to normal. so i was wondering do i still need the surgery? is this normal? what will the surgeon say? please help!" -87289,Suggest alternate medication for enlarged spleen,"Well, alcohol is the first cause of liver cirrhosis in western world, but thak God not all heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis. Anyway there are many presentation possibilities of this disease. It can stay for many years as a compensated disease and so without signs but can come with the decompessation signs like ascites, upper hemorrhagia, cutaneous signs as angiomas that are eritematous zones in the thoracic region, but please don't live with the waiting fear and try to convince your husband to give up drinking. It would be great. ",I wanted to know the early signs of cirrhosis of the liver. My husband is an alcoholic and drinks an unbelievable of alcohol a day. He is in denial that he is causing any damage even though he was told by his doctors over a year ago that his liver did show signs of damage. He also suffers from high blood pressure and once his meds are done he stops taking them because he knows that he needs to see his doctor in order to get more... -221855,Why are my lower gums dark and strange looking?,hi. welcome to HCM of course everyone matter for their childrens. actually the dentist advised you for colour changes were meant that your daughter's tooth might have got infection aur may have lost its blood supply. but if for 2 months if there are no colour changes then it means there is nothing to worry about. now your concern about the loosening of the upper four gums is a natural process leading to the appearane of her permenant teeth. it is normal for this age and all her teeths will be replaced by the permenant ones. however she is in a growing age so she may need calcium supplement to enhance her growth process. meanwhile use soft diet which can readily swallow. thanks with regards dr.ishfaq ,My daughter is 4 years 4 months old. 2 months back she bumped in the centre table but there was no bleeding in her mouth . Later that day she told that her upper front tooth was wobbly. I went to the dentist . But they said keep an eye if color changes. It has been 2 months already the color has not changed but now all four teeth in the front of the upper gum are loose. Appointment is not available at the moment. The teeth are hurting because she is not able to eat even a biscuit. Just soft food. I am really worried. Is this some sort of deficiency? Please help me. Regards -87693,Suggest treatment for enlarged live condition,"Hello Diffusely coarsened and mildly heterogeneous echotexture of liver may be due to liver parenchymal disease.Normal echotexture of liver is homogeneous.Besides clinical correlation,you need investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,complete liver function test,urine RE/ME,lipid profile.It is good that there is no focal parenchymal abnormality,it could be a grave sign in transplanted liver.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","Hi,I have had a liver transplant for 2 years and my most recent ultrasound says,The hepatic parenchyma is diffusely coarsened and mildly heterogenous but without focal parenchymal abnormality. Can you tell me what this means? At the end of the results it says that there are no adverse features in relation to the transplanted liver." -50524,What causes occasional missing of heart beat?,"Hi dear,From what you describe it does not look like a heart issue.If it was something cardiac it would be associated with symptoms that are serious.Also as you said your ECHO and ECG were normal.I would recommend1. Get Xray shoulder done2. If it is inconclusive and pain persists please do MRI of shoulder as there could be tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon)3. Try over the counter pain killer (tylenol or ibuprufen)I wish you an early recovery dear.Regards. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...good morning: h have history of peptic ulcer for 10 years and hypertension for 3 monthes ,,i had pain in tip of my left shoulder for 2 weeks ,,i have no shortness of breath ,no chest pain ,sometimes the pain is radiated to tip of my right shoulder ,,my ecg and chocardiogram s are normal each one i have repeated twice ,, kindley ist a heart problem or its stress , thank you" -2009,I have premature ejaculation with ejaculating period less than a minute. Please help.,"Hi. Do not worry. It is completely curable. You need to send me a detailed history of your condition including the onset and progression, dietary habits, and addiction. Then we can proceed with your treatment. And please stop Prodep (Fluoxetine), because it will do more harm than good. Follow up after two days with detailed history. ","Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. I am facing premature ejaculation and my ejaculation time is less than one minute. Please help. I am currently taking Prodep capsules daily." -170884,What does foci of ischemia mean?,"Hello, His symptoms are suggestive of peripheral vertigo. Anyway, considering his past medical history, I would recommend performing a brain CT scan in order to exclude a possible cerebellar stroke, which may mimic this clinical situation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","Hi. My dad had an angioplasty 3 years ago and still takes his maintenance medications today. He s about 6 ft tall, has a big tummy, around 40-42 inches of waistline. last night he experienced some dizziness while driving, and when he got out of the car started vomiting. He threw up about twice last night and then two more this morning when he woke up. he said he felt dizzy when he opened his eyes as he woke up. We got him to a doctor, they said it was just vertigo. I asked a neurosurgeon about it, and she said it might be cerebellar stroke.What could be your diagnosis for this?" -32366,Will cyst formation due to ovulation induction medication cause any problem?,"Hi, the cysts is not much of a problem. They resolve in 2 to 3 months. But I think in your case it is better to start the ultrasound from 2nd day of your periods. It will tell exactly regarding the status of your follicles. You can monitor your cycles every 2 to 3 days. Don't take any medicines. When follicles size reaches 18 to 20 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. It will make sure your follicles rupture at a normal size. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","I have been trying to get pregnant since the last 5 months but everything in vain. Met a gynecologist and she suggested ultrasound follicular study. But when ultrasound scan was done the dominant follicle was 26 mm on 17th day and so my doc was worried. Another ultrasound on 26th day showed ovulation had occured. But inbetween this cycle we had relations. And the next cycle actually was delayed by some 5 days which had never previously occured in my case. But unfortunately I got my periods some 5 days later. (As I get my periods regularly and get it exactly on the 29th or 30th day). But during that time i was really stressed and had a heavey workload. Does that mean may be i was about to concieve but something happend? Can you explain this? All the tests including TSH,FSH,Hb,Fasting sugar,prolactin and LH have been done and all the results are very normal. Only that the follicle doesnt ovulate in the normal size. So doctor advised for induced ovulation in the next cycle and i started taking fertyl from the 5th day of my cycle and continued till the 9th day. When an ultra sound was done on the 12th day, it revealed 2 big follicles one 33mm and the other 27 mm. The 33 mm one she categorised as cyst, but she told me to do an ultra sound the very next day to make sure if ovulation will occur or if the induced ovulation injection can be given. The next day the cyst measuring 33 mm had increased to 38 mm but ther was not much of a change in the 27 mm follicle. So doctor advised me not to take the injection as it looked like some hyper-activity. And wait for another 2 cycles till this subsides. I am worried because of this cyst formation due to the induced ovulution drug that she administered. Will it be a serious problem in future? And is the cyst size of 27mm too large or ripe to even ovulate? should I get into some other medication, or wait and try for another 3 months?" -234682,"What causes tightness in foreskin, blister on penis after intercourse?","Dear Decker,Thanks for using healthcare magic.The problem you described is a normal phenomenon. Nothing to worry about it if it is painless, no fever, no burning micturation.If you are having accompanying symptoms along with white discharge than you may have either STD or UTI.In that case get your urine microscopy done from nearby medical laboratory.Thanks ","I m 16 years old, and I masturbate quite often. And earlier I urinated and some white chunks came out. I don t know what it is. It happened about 3 weeks ago but stopped until today. I don t know if its an std, I have had unprotected sex with my girlfriend once. Please help, thank you. My name is Todd Decker by the way" -151029,What are the signs of having Angina?,"Hi, Illiohypogastric nerve formed from ant division (ventral rami) of first four lumbar spinal nerves (L1-L4) with some contribution from twelfth thoracic spinal nerve. It gives motor innervation to internal and external oblique muscle as well as tranversus abdominal muscle. It gives sensory supply to suprapubic area and posterolateral part of gluteal area. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","i have had a hernia then a yeay later a seroma surgery. medication, for the pain, nerve intrapment shoots. three so far, tried the tens no relief. they wanted to shoot medicine in my nuts, but pain doctor said it only temp. now i am going to see a surgen in chicago rush hospital. this will be twice to see him. Dr keith milligan. i have tried everything. the meds get me real sick and the injections last for a short time. but when the pain comes back it comes back harder than before. after having the hernia surgery i had to at the same time. did the mesh surgery. 3 days my doctor put me back to work. on light duties, driving to work on 11-7 shift on drugs, which later that week the security told me its against the law driving on narcodics. about a week later at work i bend down to pick up a piece of paper and felt another strain. and thats when i found out about the seroma. the doctor who did the surgery said it would go away but it never did. they drained it and it came back. then i had the same doctor cut out the seroma because it hurt all the time. yes i got hurt at work. but when they cut out the seroma the insision is about 5 in the seroma was pretty big over a yr the doctor told me it would go away. but when i had the first surgery i had sharp pains up near my hip. the doctor said its because he had to put extra stapples up there. and ever sense that time i have had some serious pain. so i did it all the treatments, and now they are saying that it is my iliophypogastric nerve. the pain is from my nuts all the way through my side into my stomach for almost 20 months i sleep maybe if i am luky 2hrs of sleep. because the pain is so bad it keeps me up. yes i do take a sleeping aid. my nick name is nelly yes i did a spinal block and they put 6x the amount to do 6 surgeries the other pain doctor i am going to.. my bladder almost pop because they were putting fluids in me while my bladder was so full . icould no go because the num staff would not let me go pee. and had no decafiter" -254542,Why am I bleeding from past three months post implanon?,"Hi,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you did not have any side effects like vomiting soon after the pill intake, then you can expect withdrawal bleeding a few days after the pill consumption. This usually lasts for a couple of days. Your next natural period may get delayed by a week or two. Chances of pregnancy are very remote and if you were in the safe or non-ovulation period during the sexual encounter, you are naturally protected, in addition. Restrict the use of emergency pills to once or twice a year and prefer regular contraception. Please see your health care provider for further management if you become overdue by ten days for your next period. Hope this helps. ",Hello am Nikita just would like to know if everything would be okay and normal with my cycle..because I didn't know and took the postinor 2 morning pill tablets at the same time. I didn't know was 1 alone and the other in the next 12 hrs period.....can you pls help thank you -177301,What causes weakness in left arm and left leg with history of brain tumor?,"MRI is not the best study to comment on fusion - CT is needed for that. The post disk osteophytes at fused levels if not pressing on the cord do not create problem. But the C7-T1 pathology if symptomatic may need treatment. If all conservative treatment fails & fusion may be needed, which though will put the intervening 2 levels at a higher risk of further degeneration and posssible need of surgery in future. ",My MRI summary: Evidence of anterior fusion from C3 to C5. no bone marrow or cord edema. C4-5: In posterior disc osteophyte complex narrows the ventral CSF space. No significant foraminal narrowing. C5-6: Posterior disk osteophyte complex narrows the ventral CSF space. No sig. foraminal narrowing. C7-T1: Posterior disk osteophyte complex contacts the ventral cord. No cord compression. Moderate uncovertebral hypertrophy and bilateral foraminal narrowing. IMPRESSION: Posterior disc osteophyte complex contacts the ventral cord with moderate uncovertebral hypertrophy and bilateral foraminal narrowing at C7-T1. Thank you. -156040,How to treat painful spasm behind lower jaw?,"Hi, It could be a cyst in skull skin or could be a muscle pull since one strong muscle is attached in that bone. Take painkillers, muscle relaxants and local heat for 7-10 days and if there is no improvement, consult your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",I have a boney prominence on my neck about a few inches from my hairline. I noticed it about two weeks ago. It feels like its on my actual spine but off a little like my spine is out of place. it s hard NOT soft. Just hard. It seems it disappears as I move my head back. Should I see my family doctor? -224431,What causes cracks and dryness on foreskin?,"Hi, Kindly share the name of the drug you used. For headache, you can take tab Paracetamol. If the issue persists we can think of investigation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","Hi, I am 29, man, and have the problem of sperm retention, I have a chronicle headache and bad health since the day i lost my sex drive by a drug i used to take for this purpose . now i stopped taking the drug 2 years ago, but the headache does not leave my head, and also the same frigidity still dwells in my body as if I'm still taking the drug. what is the cure to this case ? help me please with your advices." -28893,2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. ","Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you." -39468,How to get rid of epicanthal folds?,"hi...i can understand your worries...you got epicanthal folds,,for epicantal fold there is surgery available kn own as blephroplasty or more or more specifically epicanthoplasty...in this procedure we remove the extra tissue over the upper eyelid..day case procedure on local anaesthesia.. there will be a scar on upper mostly not visible..i will add that there is no medicine available for epicanthal folds...you will have to visit your plastic surgeon...hope this will help..thanksDR IHSAN ","Good morning, I have epicanthal folds because I m half Asian, but I don t look exotic at all. I don t want monolids, I know there is no surgery to get them. I would like to hold a surgery to accentuate my epicanthal folds and lift my outside corner of the eye up, so I would look more Asian. Thank you very much!" -107195,Suggest possible treatment for pulmonary hyperaeration,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for heart diseases as a cause for your symptoms because you are young (23) and having normal ecg .In my opinion, your symptoms are mostly due to uncontrolled asthma. Ventorlin is having salbutamol. It is rescue drug. It is not drug of choice for long term control in asthma. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, I am currently feeling tightness, discomfort on my lower left chest.and sometimes my left arm feels numb. I had my ECG yesterday and it's normal as per my doctor. I've been feeling this since last week. I am 23 male, asthmatic and using ventolin rotacap if my asthma is about to attack.." -212888,Suggest remedy for pain and soreness in gum and cheek,"Hello,Combinig these medications may risk your chance of increased side affects. Both prescribedvmedications have pain reducing abilities. Ponstan 500mg does list dental pain as a possible indication for use.It is not wise to use medication that had been prescribed for other conditions and stored for a long period of time. Realize that your toothache needs diagnosis and treatment. Most likely you will require an antibiotic to help control your pain and offer relief. Infections, left untreated, can become severe enough to require a trip to the emergency room. Do not delay and seek an emergency visit with your dentist.Thank you for your inquiry. ",Hi I have taken 2 tylex 3hours ago so have to wait another 3hours for next dose and my tooth ache is killing me again I have to hand ponstan 500mg can I take some now? I also got diclac 75mg that i've been prescribed a while ago for same reason.Thanks -102141,Is sharp pain in the chest a symptom of a heart disorder?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to the chest X-ray results, this is an infection of the lung tissue. Don't worry. In this case, antibiotics are given. Consult your doctor. Regards. ","What is a right central pneumonia? My diagnostic x-ray report states there are hazy densities in the right perihilar and paracardiac areas; trachea is midline; cardiac sillhouette is not enlarged; hemidiaphragms, costophrenic, sulci and bony thoracic cage are unremarkable. I don t understand it." -113664,What causes dizziness and tingling sensation in the hands and foot?,"hello , when you diagnosed lupus and on which bases and what treatment you are taking now ? i think you need to perform echocardigraphy ",I have extremely high Bp last 2 days have not felt well exhausted just want to sleep.BP 1st.thing in morning it is 80 over 60 top number will not go over 100 bottom number 65 never has happened before I take 2 med. For it.This is not normal for me .I have Lupus ect.Should I see doc. Thank yoh -3623,I experience muscle spasm above lips with no disturbance of other activities. Please help.,"Hi. I can understand the issue. It is basically the facial muscle spasm that you have. In the classical pattern, it involves larger areas of the face and not smaller area or single muscle. The cause for it can be mild compression (more of irritation than compression) over the nerve which runs into the facial muscles. The site of compression can be near its origin secondary to pressure from a neighboring blood vessel. The less common cause can be viral involvement of the nerve in the ear. For that, you should be investigated with the TORCH panel (viral screening test). Depending on results we can plan further management. A short therapeutic course of steroids may help. If it persists for a long time then Botox injection into the muscle to inactivate it will help. ","Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a muscle spasm above my lip on the left side. It is a rapid vibration that I can see when I look in the mirror and feel when I touch the affected area. I do not experience any pain when the spasms are happening and I can still talk, smile, and otherwise move my face. I first began noticing the issue last year. The spasms seem to come and go. For the past few days, they have been occurring at night. Sometimes the spasm is still happening when I go to sleep, but by the time I wake up, the spasms have stopped. Last night, I noticed the spasm started after a workout where my heart rate got up to 171 bpm. I have talked to a few doctors who have recommended magnesium and I have noticed that when I take 400 mg per day dose, the issue does not last as long. That said, the spasms are still happening. I do not drink large amounts of caffeine never more than one cup a day so I do not think it is related to that. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a similar spasm under my left eye, but that only happened for a day and then disappeared completely. Last winter, I noticed an eye spasm as well, which lasted for a few weeks, but then disappeared entirely. My GP did HbA1c, TSH, T4 free, CK, sedimentation rate, magnesium, basic metabolic panel, and GFR all results came back normal. She provided me a referral for a neurologist and I am working on getting an appointment. There are some long wait times so I am hoping to speak with a specialist in the meantime to get a little bit better of an understanding of what this might be." -96585,What could it be if developed a hard painful lump above the ankle?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.Its really hard to give precise answer not being able to see it. It can be fungal infection, allergy or even viral infection. All lesions can act in the same way, however, viral infection can be painful.The best you can do, is to consult dermatologist. He should prescribe proper treatment.Hope this will help.Regards. ",I got up this morning and had a patch of tiny red bumps on my chest and they itch what can it be it seems to be getting a little worse some people say there spider bits and some say it s ring worm so I got some anti fungi cream and put it on the patch and it seem to ge worse -62330,How to get rid of round bump on the top of my hand?,"Thank you for your query.Typhoid fever is an enteric (intestinal) fever that is caused by salmonella typhi/paratyphi.This usually starts as high fever (102- 104F)which may be associated or progress with gastric (stomach), intestinal symptoms, pulmonary (lung) and systemic( whole body) symptoms.Loose stools, abdominal pain, bloating, lung infections, sepsis (overwhelming infection that spreads to the blood) may occur.The reliability of the stool and blood test depends on when , during the course of the illness, the tests were done.This can be concluded based on a detailed medical history, recent travel history and risk factors.Based on your query, you seem to have taken the blood test too soon (first week) to show an accurate titre. The 'H' agglutinin titre (negative for you- positive if it is 1:200 titre )is more reliable than the ""o"" agglutinin titre to support the diagnosis of Typhoid.however, it is possible that you may be a carrier (stool test shows bacteria- unspecific)To address your concern, severity is based on clinical manifestations and extent of disease rather than lab resultsYou seem to be having a mild diarrhoeal illness which is self limiting.Currently diet restrictions include oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food , carbonated and sugary drinks. Have as much fresh fruits and vegetables as you can.Remember to wash them and cook it well. While travelling, you could also peel the skin of the fruits to prevent a possible infection. Hard boil the eggs and cook meat till fully done.If your symptoms persist, please visit your doctor , who may decide to prescribe appropriate antibiotics.I strongly urge you to avoid self medication, especially with antibiotics and once you start on them make sure you complete the full course (even if you feel better). This prevents drug resistance (over all and in your own body).Hope this helps.Wish you good healthPlease feel free to contact us should you require further clarification ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from loose mostions 1-2 times a month for the last couple of months. A few days back, I had loose motions (like in diahorrea). ( I am from India, travel to mideast for work and was on vacation in Singapore) On day two while I had loose motion I had severe shivering for @ 30 mins followed by fever (I took a Crocin while shivering) but was ok in the evening, I also took metrogyl. The third day too I has similar shivering followed by fever. My doctor asked me do blood test for Malaria, typhoid and stool test The stool test shows Ova absent, Bacteria +, Salmonella typhi ""O"" positive 1:160 ""H"" positive 1:80 Questions 1. How severe is my stomach infection and Typhoid infection. as -I am not having fever since 24 hrs -No loss of appetite - and have been gaining weight 2. What is the diet to be taken a. Wheat bread? b. pulses? c. yogurt? d. Spicy food (esp the indian kind) e. Which fruits and vegetables (banana, papaya, ?, raw or cooked) f. egg and meat?" -51825,Is it important to go for the surgery having 60% blockage in the mesh and legs?,"Hello Thanks for posting at HCM. By your description seems like you have got atrial fibrillation which means irregular fast heart rate. This causes symptoms like palpitations, fluttering sensation in the chest, feeling dizzy etc. Due to irregular fast heart rate, clots tend to develop in the heart which then migrate to other organs including the brain. This is why you get ministrokes. Your doctor has put you on blood thinners so that the clots don't form. Please continue taking the thinners. You can go around doing your normal activities. but start gradually to see how the body responds. After a month your doctor has called you to see response to the treatment and a ECG and 2 d echo may be repeated if indicated. Wishing you good healthRegards. ","Just got the craziest diagnosis.I am a 52 year old female. Supposely I have two leaky heart valves, (don t know which ones) and I m having mini strokes. Heart palpatations and heart flutters, feeling dizzy and like my heart skips a beat were the symptoms that would not stop are the symptoms that caused me to seek help. I also had sharp pains in my jaw, back and left arm one evening. I am a very physically active person, I mow my own grass and my job is outdoors not sitting at a desk. When this first happened I thought I just got over heated outside and thought I was going to pass out but it did not go away. I don t like to go to the hospital, I went to the clinic and they put me in an ambulance to the hospital! After stress test, echo cardio, cortery test and a lot more I don t know. The Dr has prescribed blood thinners and told me to go back to work at my regular job? So with this condition and mini strokes ok to shovel dirt and carry stones around? What will he look for in a month after blood thinners?" -230046,Are brownish yellow color change of semen and back pain related?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Whenever your body is sexually aroused, semen is produced and stored inside your body unless you throw it out through masturbation of sexual act. Remember, semen is a waste product. If you do not indulge in the above activities, body finds its own to way to throw the semen out. The usual ways are nocturnal emission and through urine.There's nothing you can do to control or stop wet dreams. Even if you have a lot of wet dreams it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. So don't worry about it.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi sirrrr,i am 24 yrs old..i had a problem with semen leakage from past 1-2 years.At the starting it occurs once in 2 weaks or 20 days when i am dreaming about some adult things...but now it occurs twice in week without any dreaming..and my sperm became very diluent like watery than before...i am fearing about this problem...please help me...what are the remedies for it..otherwise if any medical supervision required or not..." -164149,What causes numbness in my feet?,"Hello, I have studied your case. According to your symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of your knee.You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate, that you need to take for couple of months.I will advise to do X ray knee and if required MRI knee can be done.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,LOAD REDUCTION : Protecting the joint from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. The heavier you are, the more stress you put on your joints. Weight reduction for obese patients, wearing shock-absorbing shoes, avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling. USING CANES: Assistive devices can make it easier to go about your day without stressing your painful joint. A cane may take weight off your knee or hip as you walk. Carry the cane in the hand opposite the leg that hurts. ANALGESIC MEDICATION : Simple over the counter medications like acetaminophen is sufficient in most cases. If this fails to control pain, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug may be better. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","While doing squats I heard a pop, I didn t feel anything, but the next day my knee was twice it s size. I had a huge ball on the outside top part if the knee it also hurts to bend and experience pain on the inside part if my leg near the knee. What to do?" -191688,Suggest medication for burning sensation at the tip of penis,"Hi, Fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain indicates a viral fever or early phase of gastroenteritis. Most of these are caused by viruses and she will be alright in 3-4 days. Nothing to worry now. Let her take rest, drink plenty of fluids in frequent small sips, and have a soft diet. She may develop loose stools which need nothing extra than fluids like ORS to prevent dehydration. Take her back to doctor only if fever is not coming down after 3 days, she becomes very lethargic or not at all taking orally. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK ","My 16 yr. old daughter has been complaining about stomach pain and has been vomiting and has been nauseated and has had a fever of 101.2 lately. Yesterday, I took her to the Dr. and they said it has a stomach virus of some sort and gave us some medicine for it. However, I m not convinced that it is just a stomach virus" -235457,Suggest medication to slow down racing thoughts,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your information, your child is suffering from sudden memory loss which might be a feature of epilepsy. lack of attention and concentration might also be a part of depression; a very rare condition like dissociative trance might also be a problem. It's better to consult a psychiatrist and explain in detail regarding your daughter condition. It might be risky to allow her alone to go outside as she might face a problem which she can't even recollect later on. Accompanying her for most of the day by family members and friends is a must to save her from any possible risk and consulting a psychiatrist as soon as possible and taking medication is advisable I hope this resolved your query, feel free to ask any further questions. ","My daughter is 17, the last three years she has experienced instances where during the day, she is still functioning but at the same time somewhat in a blacked out state of consciousness. She has no recollection of what had just happened, but remains functioning. She drove 15 miles to work, and when she got there, she started crying because she had no recollection of how she had gotten there, like she had instant short term memory loss, she had no knowledge of traffic, signaling, driving, anything its like she snapped out of it when she realized she was sitting at the work in the parking lot. What on earth could this be?" -126913,"My SGOT is 463 SGPT is 268, what is the treatment and how long it will take to turn normal ?","Hi shahnaz, Welcome to HCM. Just because your uterus is bulky, you do not have to have surgery, but since that is causing problem by excessive bleeding and pain abdomen, I think your doctor is right in suggesting surgery. Excessive bleeding during periods may cause anemia accompanied by it's complications. ",is it comulsory to go 4 the operation of m y bulky uterus hi im going to b 44 yrs this dec.and am suffering wid sero negative rhumoied n taking inhaler n my mens irregular by 6mth my last period was on 27.5.2011 and it is still bleeding wid clot tender in my rt.loewer abdomen n as per my doc. myrt.overty is bulky nrt.abdomen including mass what is the cosequences o it is it compulsory 2 go 4 the operation as i hav 2 kids a boy of 8 + and a girl of 3+ both lcb.my weight is 66.55 n height is 5.1 b.p is 122/80 my email id is ..shahnaaz_ansari@yahoo.co.in. at present i m having ..inj.sterodin 10.once daily 4 10 days n tab.baycip tz twice .rablet d for 14 days .cap.becosule.once . tab.sysrone thrice daily till.bleeding stopped n after thattwice daily 4 ...21 days..resume after 14days wid hb.tcdc. esr .monteus. tsh .xray chest -235081,"Itchy rashes on buttocks, around penis, habit of excessive masturbation. How can I do away with this?","DearWe understand your concernsI went through your description and I suggest you not to worry much. The testicle and its sack are virtually not connected to each other. Testicles are almost free to move and we can notice this early morning and night when the sack is loose enough. Also during the sex, sack loosens a bit to allow the production of sperm and during that time the testicle is again free to move fore and aft. The description you gave is normal and there is nothing to worry about it. Stop worrying about it and concentrate on your studies.You might need psychological counseling., I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological counseling through healthcaremagic. Contact me through customer care, www.healthcaremagic.com.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi, during sex with my girlfriend, when i was close to ejaculation i felt that my left testicle had dissapeared. i had found that my left testicle had actually moves to the left, it felt as if it was out of the sack slightly to the left. i was able to move it back into the ball sack with my hand . im not experiencing any pain but i m a little worried about why it happened and if it is anything serious. i am 17 years old. thanks" -118768,Suggest treatment for severe pelvic and abdominal pain,"Hi.Thanks for your query and a classical history of severe pain in the upper abdomen and the back with sweating and getting a bit relief only in the fetal position...I would suggest you the following with a proper reasoning :Urgent ECG as this can be due to cardiac problem.Urgent Ultrasonography - this can be due to colic of pancreatic duct or bile ducts due to stone or acute pancreatitis.Blood tests for liver function tests, amylase and lipase.Ct scan to confirm if the ECG is normal. Get admitted to undergo further treatment and observation and investigations as may be needed. ",I was just sitting here and all of a sudden had a sharp pain in my upper abdominal and back area. I couldn t lay flat or anything I started sweating. I was burping alot. Tried to use bathroom that was a no go because of the pain in stomach. The only kind of relief was in a fetal position rocking back and forth. It lasted for about 15-20 mins. I am on my period. I do have endometriosis. But this felt totally different. What do you think that it is? -199932,How to cure rashes on torso?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",My daughter is a month old and a few days ago a bump apperared on her cheek which spreded to a fulll blon out red rash with lots of bump and spreded to other cheek. Now today her eye is swollen started with one and now other one as well. WHat could this be? -11088,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -164697,How to get rid of shoulder pain?,"Hi,Thank you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough neuromuscular assessment is needed along with MRI of cervical spine.As you have met an accident and got all the possible test done which are negative i suspect it to be a whiplash injury which is possible in RTA. Also, the symptoms of numbness are rising, it could be due to pinching of nerve in the cervical spine. Getting a test of MRI for C.spine is done, one can understand the soft tissues better.Treatment should be simple with physical therapy and in 2-3 weeks of time you can be back to action.Majority of RTA coming to my clinic are having similar complains and most of them have small fibers torn in the cervical spine leading to numbness and tingling of finger. Majority respond well to physical therapy.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ",I had a car accident 8 weeks ago. I had pain in my left wrist. They said it was tendinitis but at three weeks after accident they rayed. No scaphiod fracture showed up. I have numbness in fingers but most of pain has subsided unless I over use it. Went for carpal tunnel testing today but negative. Any thing else I should do or just put up with it. -111199,Suggest treatment for chest pain and breathlessness,You all are suffering from ascariasis and you all should get a course of tab. Mebendazole 100mg twice a day for 5 days ..Keep your hygiene good.. ,"my 3 kids my boyfriend and I all have visible worms I our stool and some other funny shaped reddish thing and periodically we experience chest congestion and naging coughing spells sometimes we hack up worms in cased in phlem out of nose snot too ,been on our 3rd round treatment using pin-x not doing the job what should we try taking next I m sick and tired of these worms eating on me and my baby s ,can you help us kill these monsters that have invaded. my family I also tried garlic,cinnamon blackmailing ..Help SOS. ASAP TY" -13496,Can rabies spread by sharing a drink?,Hello. Rest assured that eating or drinking does not transmit rabies. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor,My roommate was scratched very lightly by a stray cat the other day. Then a couple of days later, I shared a drink with her. Could I get rabies?" -227455,Suggest treatment for enlarged breasts in a male,"Dear userWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Please do not panic or worry. The whitish substance is called smegma. Smegma is a combination of shed skin cells, skin oils, urine, sperm cells and moisture. It occurs in both male and female genital organs. In females, it collects around the clitoris and in males, smegma can collect under the foreskin. There is no evidence that smegma causes penile cancer, but its presence over a long period of time may irritate and inflame the penis, which may increase the risk of cancer. It may also make it harder to see very early cancers. Clean the area beneath your foreskin daily twice after pulling your foreskin back. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. . Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hello doctor, I am 16 years old and i've had a lot of white skin around the tip of my penis. I've had it for more then a year. it's annoying and ugly. I hate it and want it gone so I won't have this problem when i have sex and the girl see it and get disgusted from it. What can I do?" -184348,When can conception be tried after papillary thyroid cancer treatment?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, she can take sweet to control nausea. No harm in it. You can also give her lozenges for soothing sensation in throat. This can also prevent nausea. Antiemetic drugs are often required to suppress nausea associated with chemotherapy. So along with sweets, she can also take above mentioned things for better symptomatic relief. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your sister in law. Thanks. ",my sis inlaw isunergoing chemo for breast cancer ( 3rd stage) can she takesugar as sweet things seems to controlher nausea. I have been on the net scurryingfor articles on diet for indian patients. I am the caretaker and I am afraid of giving her sweet things. can you please advise. her oncologist just said eat everything in moderation . thank you Sirs.Omana -9410,Why has my spurts of semen reduced?,"Hello. I have gone through your query. I would like to know whether there is any decrease in your sexual drive or erections. If there is not any then as long as your semen volume is normal, I do not think there are any concerns as of right now. If the problem persists, I would suggest you visit a urologist for a complete clinical examination. For more information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ","Hello doctor, I am a 47-year-old male in good health. Within the last six months when I ejaculated, I only had one to three large spurts. Previously, I had about four to six. The volume is still good. I am on Prestiq and Xanax. Is this problem reversible and is it a sign of more problems to come?" -244192,"Random rude comments, loud uncontrolled laughter, extremely intelligent, beats himself. Mental disorder?",hi look..this is nothing called adjustment disorder if we at all want to call it a disorder..and pills won't cure it..you just require a consultation from a clinical psychologist to sort out the issues..this is called marital therapy or family therapy..so go ahead without delay and start to enjoy life once again..thamks ,hi my brother got married on june 17.after 10 days his wife started behaving strangely. she speaks too much about her family disputes in her parents home. she belongs to a joint family.now she wants that her parents should leave their joint family. doctors says that this is because of harmonal change is it so ? or is it depression ? please guide -61099,How to treat chest pain?,hello. it seems like you got fugal infection in your foot. fungal infections tends to grow in sweaty congested less airy places. according to your discription your leg has supplied all the facilities. for the confirmation of the diagnosis scraping of the rash to be examined. not only drugs but you have to wash the rash daily dry the whole foot. use sandles to let the both feet airy and ventilated. last you have to continue the treatment for 3 weeks and at the end of 3 weeks you have to meet your dermatologist to see whether longer duration of antifungal are needed. thank you . hope this helps ,"I have been asked to take Grosovin fp for 3 weeks & Dk gel to the affected foot . The location is the non contact pit area where I used to sweat profusely for several years and get itching, the recent episode is very thick scaly formation.This was on the right leg only till last week now I see the same on Left leg also. After scraping the dead skin and applying oil with Neem & Turmeric the the right leg is better but on disapperance of the scaly thick skin the soft skin portion tearing like blade cuts causing burning." -211934,How can swelling in the gums and tooth decay be treated?,Hi..Thanks for the query..Wart like growths under the tongue are commonly due to Viral infection bit in case if you are already immunised then you need to get it checked to rule out the exact cause..Well burning with hot foods does not generally cause wart like growth..So it has to be checked..You should consult an Oral Pathologist or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated..A biopsy of the lesions can be done if needed to confirm the diagnosis..Hope this helps..Regards.. ,I have little wart like growths under my tongue and I've had all 3 of my hpv shots I don't know what they are but I freaked out and cut a few longer ones off it didn't hurt I can't feel them but they appeared a few days after I burnt my tongue on hot food I didn't know if it could've been that as well -136333,"Why do I have respiratory issues? Had severe cough, wheezing, crackling. Induced asthma?",it takes 4 - 6 week time to come back after leaving the allergen you dont take metrogyl you take montair fx twice a day tab rhinitidine in the morning take 2 glasses of warm wter after getting up and repeat before sleep do for 3 -4 week and stop if it occurs again it means it is something else post again if no problem then good luck and dont seek us for the advise on allergies ,"is there any danger at present or in future with the allergy caused by composite filling in the teeth? it has been removed after 15 days when i understood it is surely creating allergy. after removing it, the allergy became more. it is almost 20 days over after removing that composite. but still feeling allergy inspite of using allegra 180 mg for one week and metrogyl 400 for 5 days. Is it dangerous?" -214277,What causes bad breath from mouth?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The malocclusion has to be corrected with braces. The milk tooth has to be removed and the space has to be closed with the help of braces. This might take a year to one and half year. Do not go for any short treatment procedures, go for conventional method. This can be decided based on the casts and radiographs like OPG and lateral cephalograph. Once the amount of space needed to be closed, the amount of over jet and overbite present determines the treatment plan.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","hello Doctors firstly can i thank you for taking the time to answer my question, secondly, i have a question concerning whether to get braces or any other treatment (except for veneers).i have an overbite, 2 protruding lateral incisors and my canines are pushed back in comparison to my other teeth. what is noteworthy is that my left canine is very small because its still a milk tooth though i'm 19 years old. A year ago i had a surgery to remove the tooth that was supposed to replace this canine (it was engraved in my palate horizontally).Hopefully you will help me out decide whether to have traditional braces,on a 6 month smile in order to enlarge my milk canine and straighten the rest of my teeth . Thank you in advance." -154441,Cause for swelling in the leg?,"Hello, As the pain which is radiating in nature always guide towards the lumbar radiculopathy. A scan is advised. Also, hot water fermentation to the lower back, core stability exercise, spinal muscles strengthening exercises, hip muscle strengthening exercises, static quadriceps, static hamstring, ankle toe movements, and straight leg raise exercises will help the muscle to become stronger and even stabilize the spinal column. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","my mother has unbearable pain in her left heap and this pain propagate to her left leg ,when she take pain killer she feel OK but when its effect is over ,her pain starts again, what is the problem actually? last September her right leg knee replacement operation was successfully done." -221289,"Growing molars, pain in gums. Abscess on hard palate. Infection?","Hello & welcome, Brown lump after extraction of the tooth is nothing but the indication of proper healing of the socket & needs no special treatment unless got infected secondarily. Even you have not mentioned any more symptoms related to it which shows absence of pain & discomfort. But as the tooth was infected before extraction, you will have to take care of the extraction socket by proper cleaning. Gargling after taking meals or after brushing is proper way to avoid any food lodgement in the extraction socket & you are already doing that. If you get any pain or swelling there in the same location ,you can visit your dentist for clinical examination. Take care. ",Had tooth out this monday as had bad infection under tooth. Have rinsed with warm salt water every 4 hours and used corsodyl daily as advised after brushing and meals. But tonight checked the area where the tooth came out and found a brown meaty looking lump that has given me concers as i know this is not food as have made sure to not chew on this side of the mouth and wondering if there is cause for cocern. -55615,How to get my mother's breathing under control?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern, and would explain that these symptoms could be related to different causes: - sexual hormone changes due to menopause- autonomic neuropathy related to diabetes. I would recommend you to closely monitor her blood pressure in sitting and standing up position. A head up tilt test would be necessary to examine for possible orthostatic hypotension which is a part of autonomic neuropathy. A nerve conduction study would also help investigate for diabetic neuropathy. I would recommend avoiding eating in large meals and eating frequently during the day in small meals. Avoiding hypercaloric food would also help avoid these symptoms. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","My wife, 58 YO, caucasian, post-menopausal, hx of cryptococcal meningitis w/ shunts, atrial flutter w/ ablation and cardioversion, moderately-well-controlled type II diabetes, says she feels cold inside but warm, almost flushed outside but only immediately after eating." -89678,"Bloating. Fluid in stool. Had gallbladder stone removed, stressed. Remedies?","get one fasting ultrasound of abdomen to rule out gall bladder stones, any changes in the wall thickness, or polyps in the gall bladder. ","I had a HIDA scan today. (I got it since I have been sick for 8 months. Usually after eating, nausea , diarrhea , pain under my right rib that can radiate to my back.) It took 2 and a half hours (orginally they said it would take about an hour to an hour and a half) At the end the tech told me my gallbladder wasn t emptying... basically saying that meant something was wrong. I asked if she knew the ejection fraction . She said she would get it for me. She came back and said I guess it is ok, it came back 58, everything about 35 is normal What does this mean??? Is there still something wrong? Why wasn t my gallbladder emptying?" -49300,What causes high BP despite a normal blood report?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. She may be suffering from liver dysfunction lead to elevation of clotting time or prothrombin time which may recover by vit k supplementation in vitamine k deficiency. But bleeding time used to know only platelet function and von willebrand factor etc. But your not mentioned how much is the platelet count. So vit k supplementation not much useful in elevated bleeding time patients. Dose once a day IM for 3-5 days. No need to give twice. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,My mom s test for bleeding time is high and she is scheduled for surgury Monday. If number are not better Monday then they will cancel her surgery. We went and bought many foods recommened to build up and also Vitiamjn k 100 mcg. We want to know if she can take 2 a day rather than recommened 1 a day til surgery Monday? -50170,Suggest natural ways to reduce BP,"Hello,Your symptoms are related to methamphetamine adverse effects. For this reason, I would recommend avoiding this drug in the future. I would also recommend performing an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia, which may mimic this clinical situation. Other blood lab tests that are necessary are complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolyte for any imbalance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka ","Okay so this is hard for me to come out with, but I have been a methamphetamine user for roughly a year now and in the last couple of months have been experiencing elevated heart rate. I have been to 3 doctors and have been to the hospital 3 times, which all doctors have had the same response, anxiety. But even when I don t feel anxious my heart rate goes through the rough. Is this mental or physical health problems ?" -118574,Suggest treatment for abdominal pain during physical movements with humps on back,"Kindly mention your age and sex also.As per the history one important thing has been missed. Stool examination especially for occult blood. How many diverticulae are there? there might be many and sometime numerous.However, even if there is only single of them it is always prone to recurrent inflammation causing pain, bloody diarrhoea etc...Kindly have a stool examination and physical check-up to rule out other possibilities like amoebiasis, drug reaction or appendicitis.regards, ","HI, I ve been having issues with abdominal pain for the past 3 1/2 days. I have a history of diverticulitis and when this kicked in on Friday afternoon and got a lot worse by Friday evening, I went to the ER to be proactive. They did bw and a CT scan. All was normal but the ER dr did say he felt it was caused by constipation due the amount of stool in my upper section of my large colon and they sent home and told me to take some magnesium citrate. It was 3Am by the time I got home so I took the recommended pain meds (800mg of ibu and 1000mg of tylenolPM) and went to sleep. When I woke up the pain was gone. We had a party so we went to that. After we got home at 4:30 I took the mag cit. It didn t kick in and so at 8PM I took a dose of miralax and within 30 mins, I had very loose stool. I thought that was the end of it. Then this morning I felt mild pain and it built until at by 1Pm it was pretty painful again. I ve had nothing but loose stool for the past 3 days so I don t think it is constipation. I have no fever, no nausea and no vomiting but the pain can get pretty severe, up to a 6 or 7, not debilitating but enough that I cannot concentrate and just want it to go away. Oh, I also just had a colonscopy due to the diverticulitis (had a flare-up in early June) and all came back normal, with the exception of the mild diverticulosis." -339,Is it possible for skin tags developed from healed fissures to recur after surgery?,"Hello. I will definitely help you regarding your query. Skin tags are formed in long standing anal fissure. These are nothing but accumulated skin due to fissure. Usually nothing to do that but if you do not like them, you can opt for surgery. It is a very minor surgery. No side effects or any problem after removing them by experienced hands. A raw area will form that will heal by its own. It can reappear if you have another formation of anal fissure. So avoid the conditions that will cause it again. So do not worry just go through the surgery if you do not want them. ","Hello doctor, I have two small anal skin tags developed from healed fissures. Physically they do not bother me much but mentally I do not like to have them. I consulted a doctor, he said he can only remove 90 % of skin tags as removing completely will affect the sphincter muscles. He also said skin tags might grow back in future as skin looses as you age. Is there any side effects of the surgery or should I go ahead with surgery? Do the skin tags reappear after surgery?" -103862,What causes cough with sputum?,"Hello dear , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Guidelines for better recovery- Continue current medications .- Focus on to increase the lung immunity and capacity by @ Deep breathing exercises , regular walking in fresh air , YOGA @ Balanced nutritious diet @ Avoid smoking ( active / passive ) @ Take care in the weather with dust / pollen , if necessary use triple layered face mask wisely @ Avoid stress , anxiety @ Have regular sound sleep of 8 hours Hope this clears your query .Wishing you fine health ahead .Regards dear take care . ","I have been on inhalers and 3 different doses of antibiotics w/2x added steroid boosts to overcome 6 months of severe bronchitis. The last dose was 3 weeks ago, Levaquin, 10 days pred count down, w/inhaler. I get better and then it comes right back. Have never smoked or been around it. Am healthy every other way. Desperate...please help." -47360,Child having few small pin prick red spots on legs and arms. Some scabs due to scratching. Is it heat or viral rash?,LOOKS FUNGAL TAKE TAB FRCAN 150 MGM ONCE A WEEK FOR 6 WEEK APPLY CANDID OINTMENT MORNING AND EVENING KEEP AREA DRY U CAN USE CANDID POWDER ALSO PUT A SMAAL AMOUNT OF POTASSIUM PERMEGNATE CRYSTAL IN THE WATER YOU TAKE BATH APPLY FOR LONG TIME AS FUNGUS IN DIABETES TAKE LONG TIME TO GO ,I have a blotchy red rash on my trunk that lasts all year but increases during the warm weather. I went to a dermatologist and was told it was fungal and to use anti sebhorriac shampoo daily 30 mins before shower. I don t have 30 mins. So I put it on for an hour one night n got a bad allergy rash. It seems fungal but I think I need an oral treatment because its so bad and all over. I am also a borderline diabetes. -87895,"What causes bloated stomach, back pain, nausea and dizziness with gall stones?","Hi Ms Zarina,How are you? My name is Dr Suresh Raghavaiah. I am a Liver transplant Surgeon and I hope to answer your question today. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis.By your symptoms, you seem to be suffering from active Hepatitis C infection (elevated SGPT) and also seem to have developed a complication of HCV namely portal hypertension (enlarged spleen). This usually is preceded by development of cirrhosis of the liver. Please do get yourself checked for it. Although a level of 94 is not very high, but given the fact that you have HCV, it should be considered significant. Regarding your diet, please avoid taking excessive fatty food as this taxes the liver. Also make sure to take in adequate calories. If you are not feeling hungry, then, please eat 5-6 meals a day instead of just 3 meals. Also make sure to eat a lot of fresh fruit as this is rich in anti-oxidants. Also refrain from any alcoholic beverages.Hope this helps and hope you start to feel better.Please do write back for further clarifications. Have a great dayDr Suresh Raghavaiah ",hi dr i am zarina age 45yrs and iam suffring from hcv and also under treatment ing peginterfiron + cap ribazol now i have raise sgpt 94 i am warried about it i am olso taking med for joint pain in ultra sound show bulky spleen plz advice diet for my problam thank you -56927,What causes sudden bout of dizziness?,"Hello and welcome to HCMI have read and understood your queryI hope this will helpYou are having uncontrolled hypertension.. Which is a risk factor for heart ,RENAL and cerebrovascular diseases..I think you should keep on waiting for ATENOLOL 50MG to work for you ..you should consult your GP again and there are two options:Either dose of atenolol should be increased to 100mg per day (or)A second anti hypertensive drug should be added to it..Mean while try to lose weight, do regular exercise, eat less salty and fatty foods and avoid taking stress..I hope this was useful.. You can reach me any time with an otgeru questionRegardsDr faeza ",On blood pressure medication 50 mg.. blood pressure has been overly high last couple days have not been feeling myself. 181/111 took a extra Atenolol didn t do anything keeps going higher not sure if I should be concern about this? Pulse is only like 60. Do I need to go into a urgent care or wait till tomorrow and see If it goes down?? -134518,"Cough, chest congestion, sinus, numbness in ear canal, levofloxacin, fluticasone propionate","hi, you have upper respiratory tract infection and allergic conjunctivitis. see your physician for the treatment. you need antibiotics, antihistaminics, analgesics. see also ophthalmologist. see respiratory ways are hyper responsive airways,hence whenever u have upper respiratory infection, you will have wheeze because of hyper responsive airways. ","Hello, i have a question about coughing. I have mild allergies so I get the itchy eyes and sneezing but now i am starting to experience bad coughing and it mostly happens at night. When I first start coughing its just a few coughs here and there but then the coughing starts to be constant and when it does it makes my chest itch really bad and it hurts, can someone please tell me why this is happening. I dont know if its due to allergies or because I may have a respiratory infection ." -75093,"Missed abortion after IVF, going for FET. Is it wise to go for it ?","Hi Nassir. I would like to know whether you have done an semen analysis or not. Well if you have varicocele,you should be happy that it is a correctable cause of male infertility in less severe varieties.You can go to a urologist/andrologist in a govt hospital in your locality who can help you. but i think since it is 11 years , your wife needs to be investigated as well. good luck. take care ",i have a severe problem for infertility for about 11 years my testes are very small but the left testicle is very small there fore when i wake in the morning the testes are alittle bit strong but when i stay for minutes they become shrink and soft the left testes i think it is a vericocele please doctor send me the to my email YYYY@YYYY becouse i dont have any money or credit card i live in somalia mogadishu i have a money 9 dollar how can i send you becouse i dont have credit card please help me -164125,"What causes muscle cramps, pain and numbness in feet and legs?",Go for another opinion by neurosurgeon n go to physiotherapist for urRA factor n hv mild mulligan traction n strengthening excs. As well as do mov. Of cervical in every 1 hr. ,"My main question is were do I go next. I have multiple medical issues. My health has gone down to the point where I lost my job and have filed for disability by advice from my primary doctor. On a general question asked before the doctor responded my issues may be mental related, IE all in my head. Somatoform disorder is what he said. But first let me explain every issue I had been diagnosed with I saw specialists and everything was confirmed on tests. I do have active ulcerative colitis via 17 biopsies. I do have active psoriatic arthritis although my form effects more of my major joints than fingers and toes. I do have arthritis and degenerative disks disease in my spine. My arthritis in my spine is worse in my neck. All my life since being a child I have experienced myoclonic jerks. They can come in clusters in the day but mainly happen when I try to sleep. As a child I had my fair share of head injuries. One requiring blood removal from my skull at age 10. I have experienced blank out spells as a child that got me into a lot of trouble at school and at home. My primary doctor back then did not do any tests or send me to see a specialist. Instead I was put on ADHD drugs. I have noticed multiple times what some call auras. I can be watching TV when suddenly everything in the room looks far away and suddenly all sound goes silent. 5 years ago my GI doctor was trying to figure out why my colitis was not responding to medications other than steroids. An endoscopy found a tumor and multiple tests and CT scans later a trauma surgeon took my case and did the surgery. After the surgery my colitis started getting better but my arthritis exploded. I was diagnosed with spondylosis in my neck with multiple collapsed disks. C1 threw C3 are the worst. I began having stronger myoclonic type attacks in the evening before bed and in the morning. My mother would even tell me I was jerking and blanking out during the day for which I had no memory. Also a few back I started having double beart pause heart beats. Sometimes instead of returning to normal beats i would go into tack for a short period. Then suddenly I started getting these slow motion attacks as I tried to sleep a few weeks ago. They would start with an uplifting feeling in my gut that would spread into my chest. All sound would go away as I felt a slow motion electrical type shock hit me that seemed to take minutes rather than seconds. Then suddenly it was over and my heart would be pounding and I would be sweating. The only emotional feeling was scared that it happened wonder what just happened. These attacks happened back to back as the night went along. I ended up not sleeping for 3 nights straight. I contacted my primary and he put me on klonopin 1mg at bedtime and asked me to see a neurologist. The neurologist asked me to see a psychiatrist to rule out panic attacks. Panic attacks were ruled out so i went back to the neurologist. Instead of asking me questions I was chewed out for letting my doctor put me on klonopin or even suggesting I might need an EEG study. I was sent to a sleep study clinic which ruled out sleep apnea and sent me back for an EEG study. My neurologist then gave in and did a 2 hr sleep deprived study which showed nothing despite being told by the tech I had 2 myoclonic type jerks and asked me why I never hit the panic button so they could be identified better. So my neurologist basically pushed me out the door at that point and doesn t want to see me for another year. what bugs me most is that i worked in orthopedics years ago and know that RA in the neck can effect the brain. I also have a family history of ALS and picks disease. What should I do now. Should I seek out a second opinion? If so should this opinion be from another neurologist or a different field like a spine doctor?" -2434,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -5511,How can I overcome the guilt of masturbating in a new place?,"Hello. It looks like you are having obsessive thoughts, as you also have history of OCD. I would suggest you to talk to a therapist and take cognitive behavioral therapy. It would be helpful for you to have control over your obsession. You can find a local therapist or we can start counseling therapy session online via video consultation. ","Hello doctor, Three weeks ago we had a problem with water in my apartment, so the owner gave us a second apartment to use the water while they fix the issue. What happened is that day I felt the urge to masturbate but what happened on that day is that I felt ashamed because I felt that I really dirtied the place (because of masturbation) and that the apartment was not mine for me to use it that way. That made me feel shame and telling someone did not solve it. I feel this deep shame whenever I meet anyone because I feel like nobody has ever done this in such a way in such a sequence by sort of taking advantage of the place you were given just because you did not have water which makes what I did bad and I felt if someone knew about it then they would laugh at how I took advantage of this apartment situation, etc. I felt that if I stayed there then maybe it would be something common and no shame would be present. I still have the feeling that because it is scarce that I did something bad and that I am hiding that whenever I speak to any person and that they do not know I did that because it is a taboo. P.S: I do not have problem with that act, I just feel ashamed from the situation of which it happened that is uncommon and cannot shake off remembering what happened and feeling ashamed as a person in my all to day life. Since I started discovering these sexual traits as a child, I always regarded semen as an unclean thing and tend to overwash after masturbation and regard masturbation as something that everyone hides, therefore, it is bad. What can I do to get it out of my head and not feel shame anymore? Because the thing that is bothering me is how it happened like nobody gets to get another apartment and do such a thing and that is always messing with my mind. I tried accepting it but it is just not going away and causing me heavy stress and interrupting my everyday life and happiness." -241083,Could severe fright and abnormal anxiety with feeling of constant fullness in bladder be due to reduced dose of Depakote?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicAgoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by anxiety in situations where the sufferer perceives certain environments as dangerous or uncomfortable, often due to the environment's vast openness or crowdedness. I think, you have depression and in depression, anxiety symptoms are common. Carry on with prozac and you will improve with time. You can also try relaxation exercise, that would help you.Thanks ","I think I may have agoraphobia. I have a couple chronic conditions. Rheumatoid arthritis, depression(bipolar?), anxiety, and serious self esteem issues. I am on Prozac and buspar. How do I know if I have agoraphobia, and what is the treatment for it?" -54811,Would taking sartel for elevated pulse ?,"No , HCG is not recommended for you . There is a strong concern that hcg can increase blood pressure which may be detremental for you as it increases the chance for aneurysm rupture and another bleed . Do follow an more holistic approach to loose weight . Regards Dr. Mody ",Goodmorning I have 5 brain aneurysms... found out due to a subrachnoid hemmorage in Nov of 2009.. two already coiled and stented and we r monitoring them ..I am going back in January for next Angiogram ... to make sure my third surgery on June 29 looks ok with stent since there were complications with blood clot... my question is... I bought hcg drops to loose weight... are they safe???? Can I take them? Is supposedly a hormone that's produced by pregnant women... but I want to make sure -206067,Child has dark stool stains in underwear,"1. Since there are pediatric symptoms thus initial consultation with pediatric doctor is essential for:i. Looking for neck stiffness to rule out meningitis. ii. High fever causes water loss in children thua check for pulse and respiration. iii. Swelling and inflammaton of gums: to look out for Mumps.iv. Rest at home. Oral hygiene (proper brushing of teeth, frequent rinsing of mouth). Semisolid and Liquid diet. . Syrup Amoxycillin and analgesic plus anti inflammatory. ","My almost three year old son has been sick for two days. Fever up to 103 f with Motrin 100-100.4 ""Head hurts"" and vomiting on day two for a couple hours. Has not eaten in 36 hrs. Drinking lots of fluid. I just noticed that his little gums are inflamed and swollen. He has no prior oral issues. Should I worry?" -62578,Suggest source of infection for moraxella catarrhalis bacterial forms,"Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. The symptoms what you could be having is suggestive of mixed bacterial and yeast infection. Kindly maintain good hygiene by washing the area twice daily with warm water and mild antiseptic solution like Savlon. Following this, you can also use pH balancing solution like V-wash. Kindly take a course of antifungal medication like fluconazole in the form of cream application or pessaries for 3 successive days. Along with this, take a course of metranidazole for associated bacterial infection. Wear loose fitting undergarments and abstain from sexual activity till the symptoms subside completely. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. ","I have itching and soreness in my vagina, and because of the itching I feel horney all the time. I think it is a yeast infection but I don't have cottage cheese discharge. The discharge I have is brownish and kinda looks like dirt when I wipe. I have been using monoxodyl for almost a week now and the symptoms have lessened but are still there. Does this sound like a yeast infection to you?" -103193,Suggest remedy for chest discomfort,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Since you are active smoker, we should definitely rule out heart diseases (arrhythmia - rhythm disturbances in heart) for your symptoms.So get done ecg, 2d echo, stress test and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Quit smoking as soon as possible because it is not good habit.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, recently I have been having a strange fluttery feeling in my upper right chest and upper arm area. It only occurs when i laugh usually. It lasts a second and goes away. It almost feels like that specific are of an artery is expanding or swelling momentarily. Its not painful but feels strange. I have been smoking a pack of cigarettes every two-three days for about two or three months." -77276,Suggest treatment to arrest additional growth of left pelvic kidney pipe,"Hello,As an urologist and transplant surgeon, I can understand your anxiety. Your aunt's survival through so many illnesses is itself god's miracle. Only he can prognosticate about her survival. But as you know, all our illness and recovery is according to God's plan. As we age, our systems get weaker and survival is therefore decreasing. How long each system continues to function, no man on earth can say. If she survives for another year, it'll truly be another miracle.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Matthew J. Mangat ","Hello,My aunt is 84 years old, is diabetic, has had a heart attack, stroke, and mastectomy. Last October a malignant tumor was found in her kidney and the kidney was removed. The procedure was to have been robotic, but the surgeon cut into vein and her kidney was removed surgically. My aunt almost died. Since then, she has continued to decline in strength, the incision never healed from inside and she has been going to a would center weekly for months now. Two weeks ago, she became very ill and was taken to the hospital where she was told she had a UTI. Unfortunately, it turns out she has MRSA, and an ulcer on her ankle that had been there for months and wouldn't heal. Her remaining kidney is not functioning and she has just been told she will have to go on lifetime dialysis. She is having difficultly breathing and is very weak. Can you offer an approximate prognosis based on this information. She has been through so much, and always with a wonderful attitude, but she is understandably very depressed and her family is very worried.Thank you." -60022,What causes elevated ESR levels post pneumonia treatment?,"Hello,Increasing the valacyclovir will not help. A higher dose of gabapentin may be helpful if done under your doctor's supervision. Your doctor may also be able to prescribe other medications to help you with the painful condition.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Kathy Robinson ","Am in my third week of shingles treatment. shooting pains in skin on right side of face do not seem to be getting any better. Taking prescriptions of Gabapentin 100MG three times a day, and valacyclovir hcl 1 gr tablets. Can I increase the dosage for better results? 81 yrs old. Frustrating." -18846,Are night sweats and chills symptoms of PMS?,"Hello. Chills and night sweats are actually unusual symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome). They have been seen in some women who experience a sudden Progesterone withdrawal as compared to a gradual one, leading to heavier first two days of menses possibly with clots. Some element is contributed by the heaviness of blood flow as well due to sudden decrease in blood volume which gets controlled over next few days. So, the best treatment shall be to keep yourself well hydrated during these days. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My period typically lasts for 6-7 days and comes on time according to my period calculation for the past two years. It starts out with two to three days of somewhat heavy period then the rest of it is light spotting with no pain throughout the entire period. Maybe the first day might have minimal pain, but that rarely happens. I have never had irregular period or any odd menstruation issues. Three months back I got night sweat or chills for the first two nights of my period and it went away. Last month, during my periods again I had night sweats and chills for the first two nights. Before three months, I felt like my PMS body heat was increasingly hot. Three months ago my period was two days late and last month it was two days early. About myself: I am a single 27 year old, goes to the gym two to three times per week. I eat relatively healthy with minimal sugar intake and no soda or fast food. I get 6-7 hours of sleep per night. The only issue I have is mild lactose intolerance and acne where I have been using topical acne treatment (Aczone and Onexton gel). I used to take sleep aids over-the-counter for nights where I went to gym late. I normally have warm temperature. I was wondering if there is any concern for my night sweats and chills at night for the first two nights of my period for the past three months and increased PMS body heat. Please help." -51803,What is the treatment for high blood pressure?,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!I passed carefully through your concern and would like to explain that left bundle branch block is an already known adverse effect of Amitriptyline, especially when intoxication for this drug (or from any other tricyclic antidepressants) occurs.In such case, I would recommend performing some lab tests (plasma concentration of the drug and its metabolite: nortriptyline), liver and renal function tests, blood electrolytes level, complete blood count.In addition, I would suggest discussing with your prescribing doctor on he possibility of switching to a safer psychotropic drug with less adverse effects.Hope to have been helpful to you!Kind regards,Dr. Iliri ","I was diagnosed with inguinal neuralgia back in December 2016. The drugs Norco, Meloxicam, and Amitriptyline were prescribed. On January 22 this year, while hiking, I experienced severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Trip to cardiac ER and cardio tests (catheter, angiogram) indicated problem was left bundle branch block . My own doctors did not say anything at the time about possible cardio effects of the Amitriptyline and did not tell me to stop taking it. But my online searches have turned up several published articles on similar negative cardiac effects. Do you think my experience could have been a side effect of the Amitriptyline???" -32333,Can pregnancy happen with use of a condom with a hole?,"Hi, I think there is a chance of pregnancy. So, better to take emergency pill within 72 hours. If not possible, then wait for your periods. If periods get delayed, do a urine pregnancy test at home. If positive consult a doctor if you don't want pregnancy. If negative wait for your periods. If you are epileptic then inform your doctor regarding this. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ",hi doctor my bf and i had sex with a spermicide condom we cheked by fillin the condom with water andthe condom had a lil dot where the water was running out can i get pregnant? i also want to say that im epileptic and i take trileptal 900 grams a day -150836,What causes neck pain and joint pain in all fingers?,"Hello It could be due to SI JOINT involvement,get your mri scan of pelvis,if saaz is not working for you switch for tab lefno after consulting to your rheumatologist.hot pack application will relieve your pain a bit. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver ","I am suffering from episodic attacks pain in the right gluteal region since 3 years .now the frequency has increased,and i am HLAB27 positive on tab saaz tid for 3mths.inspite of that my pain has not subsided.i have pain in changing in the gluteal region on coughing,changing position,and i start limping due to pain" -166250,What causes pain and swelling in knee?,"Your ankle needs rest - make sure your off load it . Use walker or crutches till pain subsides. Use compressed ice packs on the ankle every 4 hours for 15-20 mins each time. Elevate ankle above heart level while lying and use compression bandage to reduce swellingIf the pain and swelling does not subside in 1 week, you make want to get an xray and seek medical help. ","Hello. For a week and a half now I have been experiencing some pain on my right ankle. I thought it would go away, so I didn t really do anything for it. I kind of regret it now, because today it started to hurt really badly for the first time, and it started to swell. What should I do? Oh, and I do not know how I hurt my ankle, which sucks because I just don t remember doing anything to it that may have hurt it. Is that normal? Thanks!" -54397,When will raynaud s syndrome be cured after stopping beta blockers?,"Hi dear every body is different what is abnormal for one person is perfectly normal for othera number of systems work together in our body to maintain the blood pressure,as because of accident you nerve has been damaged therefore your body finds it difficult to maintain a normal blood pressure ,but our body has power of adaptation,slowluy and slowly your body has adapted to the changes caused by nerve damageas per your query for a normal person lower blood pressure should be above 60mm of hg but in your case if your body is not having any symptoms like dizziness ,feeling of impeding doom ,a blood pressure of around 50 is normalas i said earlier until you are symptomatic yo need not to worry,any symptom like palpitation ,gidiness ,feeling of passing out is to be taken seriously ,if you feel any problem it should be a matter of concern till the time you are asymptomatic dont worry ","Hello Dr. Koregol I am a 46 year old female with chronic low blood pressure. I was in an accident several years ago which resulted in permanent nerve damaged (I have been diagnosed with RSD/CRPS) and was on so many meds it was driving me crazy. I don t take any medications for Bp or anything else currently. I have been having aches and pains, headaches lately and really just feeling run down so I decided to take some readings on my BP. It wasn t that low today 109/73, that is after coffee and food. Is everything ok as long as the bottom number is above 60? It has been as low as 52. I have low platelets (hangs out around 90-110k), and low temp (96.5-97) as well. I have learned that this is my normal. But I feel off lately. When should I be concerned? Thanks. T" -134149,"Extubated after angioedema, red man s syndrome, finger tips turning yellow. Reason?","greeting..these most common side effect like mild itching and burning sensation.seek medical attention right way if any of these severe side effect occur while using ky gel like sever allergic rash breathing problem,itching and skin irritation. thanks.. ",I used ky gel for a few days and after I used it I had a hard time breathing I thought it was allergies to an animal but I noticed it was after using ky gel and tonight I went to thebathroom after having intercourse and it looks like blisters kinda big ones all aroind the head of my penis and they werent there before but its not really painful it feels irritated whats wrong woth me??? -151669,"Is jerked, painful neck and tailbone after fall serious?","Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The cramps are normal after masturbation.When a woman orgasms, there are contractions of the muscles of the uterus. If the cramps are to painful you can use painkillers and warm compresses at the abdominal area.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",I get severe cramps (like menstrual cramps) after masterbating (I ve never had them after intercourse) and its not every time. I have prescription medication for cramps (500 mg of Naproxen and Tylenol with codene) and its so bad I have to take them. Its not every time (otherwise I wouldn t masterbate). In the summer I had 3 cysts removed from my ovary and my appendix and gallbladder removed laproscopically all in one surgery. What is causing this pain? Should I be worried? -184558,What causes inflammation in cervix and bad odor during discharge?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has gastrectomy. Abdominal pain and weigh loss may be due to chemotherapy or she is not treated completely. She should go for ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then she should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","my mom had a gastrectomy and chemo for a few months (4-6 months) she still has the same symptoms as before the operation - indigestion, vomiting, constipation, severe abdominal pain, severe weight loss. What is causing this and will this cause death. She is 47 yrs abot 1.65 m tall and currently weighs 50.1 Kg" -195678,How can red circular rashes on the skin be treated?,Hello and welcome to healthcare magicRecurring optic neuritis in a child can be part of two demyelimating condition (which means nerve sheath destruction.The sheath called myelin protects and feeds the nerve).One is multiple sclerosis (MS) and other ADEM-on (acute dissiminated encephalomyelitis-optic neuritis).But MRI has to be abnormal for diagnosis of these conditions.So probably your child is suffering from a condition Recurrent Idiopathic Optic Neuritis as MRI is normal and no other system is involved.The recurrence depends upon previous dose of steroids.High enough dose of IV steroids prevents recurrence.The number one precaution is vigillent watching If other systems like sensation movement hearing and consious level is affected take him immediately to neurophysician to rule out Ms and ADEM-ON.If future attack occurs talk to your neurophysician about high dose IV steroids.Moreover gastrointestinal infections and chest infection can also trigger Recurrent Idiopathic Optic neuritis.So precautions can be practiced to avoid such infections like use of boiled water hand sanitation before eating and preparing meals after using toilet.Yearly influenza vaccination.Keeping Nose and throat moistened during cold and dry weather.Hope you find this answer helpful.Good luck! ,"Comments = My son 7 ½ yr suffered Optic Nuerities.He was prescribed in first time on 1.6.2009 injection Metypred/IVpred 250mg & Tab Omna Cortil by which he recovered from such disorder.Again after 8 month same disease has recovered & same treatment was given. Again after 12 months same disease has recovered the same treatment was given. Pl.suggest what precautions/treatment should be given in future. Kindly please inform me as to why this disorder is recurring. , Address = 15, Wright Town, Ganjipura, zip Code = 482002, City = Jabalpur, State = Madhya Pradesh, Country = India, Phone = 0000, E-Mail = YYYY@YYYY . At present he is complaining Headache. It is worthwhile to bring to your notice that twice Brain MRI and other medical tests and checkups as suggested by neurologist and ophthalmologist have been done for the aforesaid purpose. However no defect was found and the reports were normal." -129294,How long does cobra bass salt stay in your system?,"Dear sutapa, Ayurveda can help you to conceive naturally. will you please let me know other details such as regularity of cycle dysmenorrhoea, any previou history of conception/miscarriage etc. asthenospermia is easily curable with spermatogenic herbs. perfect health of both partners is to be ensured at the same time only then fertilization can be achieved. dr. Rajesh Lakhanpaul ","HI,I am 32 years old.My wt is 72kg.my FsH Level is 11.17,Lh is 4.15, TSH & prolactin is normal at 2nd day of menstration. doctor said diminished ovarian reserve & advice me to do hysterosulphingogram.is any medication available to increased ovarian reserve?my husband also suffering from asthenospermia.his sperm motility(30%),count-120million.can i conceive naturally without doing IVF?" -81880,"Have swollen toe, done uric acid test, urine analysis, show proteins in urine. Concern?","Hello Tracy, Usually when there is recurrent kidney infection/pyelonephritis/UTI then other underlying diseases conditions should be investigated notably kidney stones or urinary system abnormally or malformations especially in children. If an adolescent or adult, then underlying conditions like diabetes, vaginal infections etc should be checked further. Antibiotics might not get rid of the pain if there are kidney stones. It might get rid of the bacteria infection but not the pain as it will be caused by the stones. At this point it will be advisable to run an image scan (ultrasound or CT scan) to find out if there are stones. In addition to your antibiotics you should encourage your daughter to drink more fluids and also take OTC antispasmodics such as spasfon or buscopan or analgesic pain killers. You may consult a nephrologist for further assistance. Hope this helps and wish you the best ",My daughter has been having several episodes of pain in her left kidney. Does not ever have symptoms of UTI;s but has had 6 incidental findings of UTI because we have gone to doc for pain in her kidney. she is having this pain daily. it has been so severe we have gone to ER only to be sent home because they give her a antibiotic for a UTI that they think is coming on. Could she have something serious in her kidney? -17220,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -108577,What causes persistent chest pains?,"Hi thanks for asking question.Here in your chest x ray hilar consolidation present.Consolidation means pathological condition in which alveoli filled with pus , blood or cells that lead to opacity in x ray.In tuberculosis along with consolidation cavitary lesion also present in upper lobe.TB can involve hilar node so suscipicion is present.Further study involve sputum acid fast stain and culture.But consolidation also can be present if simple pneumonia is present.So after confirming tuberculosis and with clinical correlation AKT can be given.I hope I have solve your query.Wish you good health ","I got the chest x-ray results of my son. Based on the result, he has primary koch's infection suspected. There is bilateral hilar congestion with small hilar nodularities and osseous and other incuded chest are not unsual. May I know the meaning and most understandable explanation for this." -231473,Could lifting heavy weights cause retracting scrotum and testicles with decrease in penis size?,Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum May be a scar formed because of boil. Please visit a doctor for examination and further management. Till then do not insert any thing into it. All the best. ,"Hello on the shaft of my penis i have this pimple that is like a tunnel i could fit a toothpick through it, its like someone pierced it with a needle and the skin just stays there its been like 2 months i keep trying to squeeze it but nothing comes out Help Please" -246967,Suggest treatment for severe pain in flank,Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It can be due to some intra abdominal causes like appendicitis. Spine related problems like disc bulge can also cause this symptom.As of now consult a physician and get evaluated.You can take analgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac for pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,Hi i had my son 7 months ago i keep burning up into sweats since i have back ache and abdoninal pain. My urine sample showed i had 997 antibodies. I am currently on antibiotics for a chest infection aswell. I would be greatful if u could help thanks v -42805,Reddish itchy bump on the thigh. Black scar formation. Why?,"Dear Kimacholonu, Hi and welcome to Healthcare Magic. The black pigmentation on your thigh is known as Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation/ Post Inflammatory Hypermelanosis (PIH). It is a condition of the skin arising from trauma ( of any nature) to the skin resulting healing with pigmentation. Now to explain in your situation, you might have had a rash arising from either insect bite or due purpura (extravasation of blood in skin due to many a causes) or due to so many reasons. It is a superficial skin change in first instance. But then as you scratched, it caused deeper injury to the skin. Due to this deeper injury it stimulated the melanocytes (the color producing cells of the skin) which turned the rash into black pigmentation. This is totally a normal process which is a part of healing phenomenon in any injury to skin. So if the injury is superficial it does not generally leave a mark but if the injury is deep it will leave blackish brown mark. PIH is an asymptomatic (without any symtom of pain or itching) condition. Now you should also understand that our skin is daily renewing itself so the pigmentation which is deeper it gets lighter as the skin is renewed. After few years of period it will be faintly visible or not visible at all !! I hope you got your answer and next time you will ask the person in circle that not to scratch or rub any injury/ Rash. With best health wishes Dr Sanjay K Kanodia ",Years ago one day I had this red bump the size of a quarter on my thigh. I scratched it and it turned red from the scratching. The next day it turned black. Since 2005 I have had this black pigmentation on my thigh. It does not hurt or itch or feel any different from the rest of my skin. It is like a birth mark. But over the last three 3years it has started to fade. What could have caused this? -70638,What are the side effects of typhoid?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM!I am sorry to learn about your health.Yes, non-veg food is completely safe. Infact, it will give you more proteins which will help your body to fight any possible infection. I'd also advice you to take egg white.Hope this solves your query. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt.Wishing you good health.Regards,Dr. Sridhar Reddy ","Hi doc, good morning .... Yesterday nit i got little bite in my right leg below the knew from a neighbors pet dog...yesterday nite itself i have putted TT injection and today morning i went to hospital and injected vaccination...my doubt is can i consume NON VEG FOOD ITEMS...PLS ADVICE" -37481,What are my chances of conceiving as I had unprotected sex after my periods ?,"Welcome to Healthcare MagicThis time the chances may be slim because you did have sex just before your ovulation commenced. You will have good chance of pregnancy if you have sex towards 14th day previous to your next coming cycle. If you have 28 day cycle you can have unprotected sex on 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th. Keep this in mind if you planning pregnancy to increase chances. Also ultrasound monitoring of your ovulation will tell you which day to have sex in order to have maximum chance of conception. Discuss this with your Doctor for your benefit. GOOD LUCK !!!! ",hie m married 28yrs .... very very confused and so need ur opinion .... iv always had regular periods but on the month of may 2011 i didnt sit in my periods thought i was pregnant but unfortunately was not ovulating so had to get my period started with the help of the docs prescribed medc so in the month of june i had my period on 21st (1st day) but in july i sat twice on the 7th (1st day)and 21st (1st day) r newly married and not in a hurry to have a baby but i sat in aug on the 6th (1st day) and had unprotected sex on the 12th thnking it is safe time but wat do u think are my chances of conceieving i dnt mind if i get pregnant ...... wat do u thnk are my chances to conceieve ... looking fwd .. wat do u all thnk .... slight possibility ....txx -127747,What causes headache and dizziness after a hit?,"HiFirst of all she might have been shocked to see the fihht as she is a small kidHer fall on head could have done a head injuryPlease take her to the emergencyAny head injury with complaints of headache, vomiting, blurrimg of vision, fits (if in case) must and should be evaluatedPlease go for ct brain to evaluate for any problemsI would suggest you to meet the paediatrician as early as possibleTake care ","hey doctor,my daughter is 8 years old ,she's in second grade.today,when her father tookher to school she saw some kind of argument between her father and anotherdriver.then at school,a girl pushed her and she fell on her head facing down.shecried a little bit then in the class the teacher told her to do her compositiontest but my daughter complained of being a little blurry but the teacher didn't believe her.she threw up and she didn't even eat her breakfast and reused to doso.she said she wanted to go home then the school called her father at work topick her up.and now she's sleeping .is the problem physical or what?please help. thank you.â??" -54287,What is the life span of person on bypass machine?,"DEAR USER,THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH HCMYES YOU SHOULD BE CONCERNED AS AN HEART RATE OF 230 IS ABNORMAL REQUIRES UREGENT MEDICAL ATTENTIONAND AS HE HAD HEART DISEASE IN PAST YOU SHOULD BE CONCERNED AND TAKE HIM URGENTLY TO THE CARDIOLOGISTAN ECG AND ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IS REQUIRE TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE CAUSE OF SUCH HIGH TACHYCARDI PROBABLY ITS ARRYTHMIAHOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS ",Hello. My partner is 65 male(office work) 30lbs overweight and went to the doctor today witha 230 heart rate. Tomorrow he is going to a cardiologist. He also has 3 stents. The doctor also had said that all other tests were fine. What would cause a 230 heart rate and should we be concerned?...Thank you -136294,"Suffering from skin allergy, irritation. Taking odoxil, vizylac. Treatment?",these types of allergies are due to one of these food products wheat milk egg fish potato chana rice get bloodserum tested forspecific antibodiesfor these foods you will get results after that ask for slit treatment and that will cure the problem and other medicines will be taken of ,"My sons has asthma & allergies & has been on a lot of medications since infancy. In the past couple of years he s started fainting & collapsing when he has to go pee. Not every time, but usually if he s drank a lot or getting sick. What causes this & could it be a potentially life threatening kidney issue? I m afraid all of the medications over time can affect his kidneys." -141588,Does Methylprednisolone cause backache?,"Backache has variety of reasons,in your case, it may be aggravated if you are overweight and not exercising.Side effects of hepc therapy may not be the reason.get in touch with an orthopedician/physical therapist and diet control with less fats, calories and salt alongwith exercise shall help. ","lower back painI have been having lower back pain off and on for a couple of months now. I am a hairstylist and bend and stand a lot but only sometimes at work it hurts. sometimes when I'm not doing anything it hurts. it is not my back muscles. they feel fine. I am a female, 27 yrs old, 195 lbs, 5'4"". I am currently on treatment for Hep c with interferon and ribavirin. I think its either bc I'm overweight and need EXCERSISE or its bc of all the meds I am on and its my kidneys. but I'm not a doctor. please help." -101028,How to remove painful bump behind ear?,Hi. Definitely an Orthopedic Surgeon should be consulted. Please ask your daughter to stop play till the diagnosis and definite treatment has been taken. ,"My 15 year old daughter plays tennis. Approximately 2 weeks ago a knot formed right above her left ankle, then last week a second one formed on the opposite ankle. Today a third appeared right above her heel. Should we see an orthopedic first, her pediatrician or a dermatologist?" -82096,US showed moderately dilated kidney. Is it dangerous?,"Kidney problems do generally not present with pressure in the back.Obesity can cause raised intra-abdominal pressure. I suggest that you do go for an endocrine screen as weight gain and hair loss, can also be ascribed to thyroid problems. ",some pressure around the back on both sides under my ribs...should i be concerned about getting my kidneys checked? had blood tests done about a month ago and all was good...that time i was experiencing hair loss and dr checked to make sure...i am abit over weight so could it also just be my weight pushing against my rib cage? -51795,What causes severe fluctuations in BP?,"Hello Thanks for posting at HCM. The symptoms of palpitations and chest pain may be of cardiac origin. So she must get evaluated from cardiac side. She must undergo a ECG and @ 2 d echo test at first. It will show the hearts electrical activity and also the heart muscle structure, valves and pumping function of the heart. If both the above tests are normal, then she must undergo a treadmill test which requires you to walk on a treadmill while your ECG is continuously recorded. These three tests will give us an idea whether there are any heart related issues. Please do the above tests and revert back. Wishing you good health. Regards. ",My wifes heart was racing very fast to the point where you can see her chest moving. She sat down and the heart rate evntually went back to normal after 5-8 minutes. After the rate slowed she had chest pain where the heart was beating. Any idea of what could have caused this. She is not on any medications. -158544,What causes pain in the knee after a knee replacement surgery?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion this is a type of sciatic pain only ,the nerves involved are little higher ones.( L2-L3 nerve root). MRI of lumbar spine is required for diagnosis. The treatment will depend on the MRI Findings. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hellow Dr , my husband is 43 in age abd 130 kg in waight his hight is 6 feet i inch he is suffering burning pain in inner thigh, bbefoe this he had a pain in lower back and hip right side,he can walk and stand without pain but he cant sit dr says after x rays he might have siatic pain but after a lots if medicen he is not feeling better." -196369,Suggest treatments for adenoid problem in a child,"Causes of anemia in neonat may be ABO, Rh incompatibility, enzyme deficiency, maternal diseases, infections like rubella, parvovirus, spherocytosis, anemia of prematurity etc.Your doctor will do investigations like coombs test, Hb electrophoresis, Enzyme tests, LFT, KFT, Viral PCR etc. to determine exact cause. ","Hi doctors, my sister just got birth the other day and her baby s pedia told her that her baby has low hemoglobin count. The baby had 2 blood transfusion and RBC will be checked agaidn. My question would be what causes the lowering of RBC at birth? And is this a serious case?" -55987,What is the life expectancy when in end stage of caridiac disease?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your husband is at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart attack because of hypertension and high cholesterol. These diseases ( CAD and heart attack) can cause suffocation and breathing difficulty. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo 4. Stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for major heart related diseases. Strict control of hypertension is needed. So ask him to avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Avoid excessive salt in diet. Tell him to do regular exercise and stay fit. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",hi my husband is 31 yrs old and he is suffering high BP and celastrol problem. she is take his medicine on time and no smoking or drinking habbits. some time he is feel breating problem and also feet safocation in office timing. plz suggest me some way which i can use. -60197,What causes painful sores on the buttocks?,dear useri feel your worry about these red patches but i would like to tell you we have two possibilities of thatfirst if these patches appear vesicular and pappular and filled with fluid this indicate what is called shingles and it is due to reactivation of varicella zoster virus and this case is common happening with no danger of that....this case of shingles may occur due to stress or anxiety or sun exposuresecond probability that i suppose if it is irregular patches or circular patches with itching it will be allergic reaction...this allergic reaction occur due to contact with allergen substance to the body that enhance histamine release and causes these symptoms of red patches with iching and in this case he need to take antihistaminic drugs that will improve it and try to know what substance that cause this and subside that again...thanks for contacting us...your son has agood father...wish him healthy life ,"My son is 24 yrs old just came home from his week off from oil field . He s got a big red patch on his left side of stomach kinda long (rash,itchy he says,kinda painful I m sure from scratching and puffy) then he s got a smaller spot around outer part of belly button . I hope it s not bed bugs. ? But,I d think if it was it would be all over body? Those are the only two areas he says he s got the rash?" -236040,Is insomnia a symptom of depression?,in my opinion it is needed to do blood tests. it would be better to start on desvenlafaxine 50 my HS ,"Hello, I m hiv positive stuffer with mental depression. I m feeling tired and cold all the time. I talked to my doctor about how I was feeling Monday, October 2, 2017. He did some blood work and told me that, he will see me in 3 months. I m having pain in my lower back, legs, and feet. The skin between my toes are peeling. I m a full time student learning PCT and medical assistance. We are drawing blood on each other should I let my instructor know that, I m HIV positive and learn something else in the medical field help me please. My name is Yasmin Jefferson, I m 46 yrs old with 2 children 23 yrs old daughter, and a 19 yrs old son. A wonderful man who is very support." -170268,Suggest treatment for severe tailbone pain,"Here as per your explanation looks like pain in between your shoulder could be due to muscle weakness for the same place or it can be due to spinal curve loss at cervical level. Again you also have pain for your Lowe back means either it can be spinal muscle weakness or loss of curve at lumbar level. Along with this spinal pain if you have any thing like numbness or tingling sensation then it could be nerve compression at respected level with disc problem also. But if you have pain only at spinal level and there is no radiating pain to hand or leg then it can be related to bone weakness, muscle weakness or there is some thing called as ankylosing spondylitis. How ever the conformation can be done only with MRI and blood test for Ankylosing spondylitis. As per the report you can visit orthopedic and plan for your treatment. For severe cases here he will suggest for surgical option and for mild issues he will suggest for physiotherapy treatment with spinal exercises and few medications.How ever even after after surgery also physiotherapy advice for posture and spinal exercises advice is very important so go ahead and follow it.Along with this you can also use hot and cold pack at home for some more relief.Headache also can be related with spinal problem and should improve along with this treatment.Apart from this for your gastric issue it may or may not be related with this. In case if it is relates with your spinal health then that will also improve with spinal health. And if its not improving then I suggest to change your life style and diet habits tk healthy habits. And even after that if there is no result then you need to visit a specialist for this for proper evaluation and treatment.Take care. ","I have been having pain and aches in between my shoulders since yesterday and my lower back ,bad headache today chest and stomach pain and leg cramps bad. sometimes its like a knife being pushed in between my shoulders ,some blured vison, just don t feel right." -61609,Suggest treatment for wound after cyst removal from underarm,"Hi welcome to HCMi read your history and can understand your concerni think your husband must be suffering from amoebic diarrhea as it is smeeling bad,with high feverEmpirically for both bacterial and parasitic diarrhea infection Tab Ciplox Tz works good.i hope i have cleared your queryThank youTake care ","My husband has been sick with either the flu (had the flu vaccine in October) or a severe case of food poisoning. One week ago, he dined at a restaurant, that night he wasn't feeling well. He had fevers, chill and the next day he woke up with severe, horrible diarrhea that smelled terrible which has lasted for 5 days. His temperature ranged from 104 to 101 for 3 days. HIs fever has ranged from 101-98 for the past few days. Last night, he woke up with the worst night sweats and his current temperature is 96. We see a GI specialist this afternoon. In the meantime, we are concerned about the night sweats and lowered temperature." -197740,What causes high fever and chest congestion?,"Hi,Excessive salivation is a sign of inflamed tonsils. Also the swollen tonsils is the cause of sense of choking. She requires an anti inflammatory as ibuprofen syrup every 8 hours. If the tonsils develops pus or she develops fever then she might require an antibiotic. If the swollen tonsillitis occurs more than 3 times per year then she might require tonsillectomy to avoid future complications.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ","My 9 yr old daughter says she feels something in her neck and feels like she s choking if she tries to eat and I ve noticed her tonsils are very swollen, also she has too much saliva in her mouth and feels like spitting many times. Is this a normal sign of swollen tonsils?" -29020,My mother has vesicoureteral reflux. Is it life-threatening?,"Hi. Once you get the reports, do get back to me, so that I can tell you about more precautions or further management required for her. Revert with more information to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor, My mother has vesicoureteral reflux, which was diagnosed 20 years ago. At that time, her left kidney was functioning 27 % and her right kidney 72 %. She is getting tired and she is a heavy drinker and smoker. Should I be concerned for her? She does not want to see a doctor. Is her condition life-threatening?" -192621,How to cure frequent stools in infants?,"Hello, This is suggestive of leukoencephalopathy which is a very uncommon disease manifestation. It is also called labrum syndrome and it may be associated with seizures and developmental delay. The progression and clinical features can be variable and aggressive. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my 3 year old had mri done on the brain the diagonosis is small bilateral parietal centrum semiovale cystic spaces, likely virchow robins spaces otherwise normal brain mri what dose this mean" -137698,What causes sharp pain in the lower back and cervix area?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be due to post viral asthenia, since viral fever cause urti which can block ears and also generalised weakness can be precieved as backache. Since whole family affected in 2 weeks problem due to viral fever high likely. But confirmation could be done on thorough clinical examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I have very bad pain in my lower back and one ear is clogged completely and is ringing really loud and it s been like that for about 2 weeks and everybody in my household has the same exact problems what could this be? -97414,Suggest treatment for lump on the knee,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some ganglion cyst. You should go for examination. If needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I had plastic surgery on my hand about 5 years ago. (I cut threw my tendon) I did all the follow ups and went threw 8 weeks of p.t. I have now noticed a bump that moves when I move my finger and it is now in pain all the time. I don t know why this would happen 5 years later. -244201,"Weak heart after argument, headache, lack of motivation, want to hurt myself","Hi Anxiety is likely but not the only cause. There could be several reasons - it sometimes happens normally also! Anxiety may not be the case with you - random and no relation, as you say. It may be Mitral Valve Prolapse , anomalous pathways and so on. Proper treatment needs proper diagnosis. First thing to do will be to see a cardiologist and get examined - especially during one such episode. In this situation, we start with routine ECG, ECHOcardiogram, blood tests (cell count, sugar, thyroid). If there is no clue, we go further - 24 to 48 hour ambulatory ECG monitoring (Holter). Your doctor will decide on the need for medications - beta blockers for example can help in both anxiety and palpitation Wishing you a speedy recovery Good luck ","Every once in a while I will get uncontrollably shaky and my heart rate is already naturally over 100 but it beats faster at certain moments. Sometimes there will be moments where it hurts to breath and there is a stabbing pain on the side where my heart is. I have gone to a doctor but they say it is just a panic attack. My problem with them summing it up to being that is that these symptoms will only occur randomly. I could be feeling great with no worries, I could be completely stressed out. It never has a connection. I am currently at work and I can t seem to calm down, I keep shaking and my heart is beating a little bit faster. What is wrong? Doctors keep summing it up to anxiety or panic attacks. Is that true?" -178495,What is the treatment for tingling sensation in hand?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern the report given here of MRI is not significant and that need to be correlated with the clinical condition, it is not mentioned for what you have gone for MRI test, if this was given here then it would be helpful for me to come on decision, hope this information helps you, have a nice day ",Hi I just recieved MRI results from a receptionist. My regular family doctor is away. The Dr covering wanted to know if I had any follow ups scheduled with specialist....apparently the MRI on my head revealed benign dilated blood vessels ? Should I be concerned about this? -17662,Is hair transplant the only option for baldness?,Hello. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male. I have been suffering from hair fall for the last 5 years. I had consulted a leading trichologist chain for treatment and to some extent it did help in controlling the hair fall. But, I have lost a great amount of hair from the front and back. I want to know, what can be done to get back the lost hair? Is hair transplant the only option? I have heard that to effectively perform this, the entire hair has to be shaved off once. Request you to guide me the best way. I have a dry scalp and thin hair. I have uploaded pictures of my hair for your reference. Thank you." -150009,"Decreased RBC count, diagnosed as anemia. Fatigue, depression, constipation, weight gain. Help","Hi,You have a rather rare condition because VWF causes bleeding because it affects your blood clot formation, but on the other hand you also have Factor V deficiency which causes blood to clot unnecessarily. Having both of these diseases together is well very very rare.Both diseases have their separate treatment. But since both treatments work against each other, its very hard to approach your case.So instead of medication I am going to tell you some changes you can make to your lifestyle that may help-Staying active and keeping within normal ranges of BMIAvoiding bruisingquit smokingavoid long trips in cars and airplanes, unless you can have a break in between themuse a soft toothbrushbe careful with sharp objectsand go in for regular check ups to your hematologist, monitoring your condition is very important as you are a very case.I hope this answered your question. ","I am a 51 yr old female. I have V W D and Factor 5 disorder. I have alot of back pain and pass blood. Headaches and very tiered at times. It is very hard to get a doctor who understands what goes on with me. My blood changes on its own thick to thin. I have been told that i can have no consentrates due to having both . I guess my question is, Will I have to live like this or is there any thing that can be done? I do have a hemotoligist. That is where I got my info from. thank you for your time." -159794,Is it safe to go to sleep 2 hours after the fall?,usually patients on thrombolytic drugs have a tendency to bleed more because the blood wont clot at normal time so they bleed more if there is no blood vessel rupture its ok internal bleeds can cause lump like which subside on itself if there is internal arterial or venal rupture that it would be difficult to evaluate the situation any how as far as lump there is no much problem for being sure you can consult a doctor for better evaluation ,My husband is on blood thinners for thrombosis in his leg. He has been on them for 2 months. He just got hit in his leg with a clump of wood and has a large lump in his shin ( where it hit). Currently have ice pack on if. ....should we worry or see a doctor ?? Thanks deb -235841,What causes dizziness while suffering from severe anxiety?,"Hi Madam, As per the history you gave, your daughter is suffering from generalized anxiety disorder and the treatment which she was given is also very good. Sertraline is one of the best drugs for anxiety disorder.i recommend to continue the same treatment. I also advise behavioral therapy along with relaxation techniques. Regarding dose missing for two days in my opinion there will be no issue as half life of drug Sertraline is 26 hours. So, when steady state is reached for a considerable period of time, skipping for 1 or 2 days is not an issue. In the mean time ask her to practice relaxation exercises. Take Care! Regards, Dr. Bhagawan Rajana, Psychiatrist ",My 15 year old daughter has been taking 100 mg of Sertaline HCL for anxiety for several months. Her prescription did not automatically renew as it was supposed to and the Dr. will not renew the prescription over the weekend. It will be two days without it before we can get the prescription renewed. How long does it take for the effects of this medication to wear off. Should we be concerned that two days is too long? -232838,What causes lack of sex drive?,Thanks for contacting HCMMasturbating may cause your muscles to grow larger on one side only because you may use your more dominate hand. Your dominate side if you are right handed will be more developed only because it is the side you use more often. I can reassure you that this is normal and nothing to worry aboutHope I answered your question. Please feel free to contact us again for you medical concerns and questions ,"hi i masturbate i read something on the internet and it says that masurbating can make your muscles grow in different sizes on one side of your body depending on the hand you use to masturbate, i wasnt sure about this until i looked in the mirror today and realised one pectoral was a lot bigger than the other this freaked me out what can i do to set this right??" -173978,Should I be concerned for the raised ridge running down to the center of the skull?,"Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Considering all your symptoms, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to adrenal gland dysfunction coupled with thyroid dysfunction. The TIA are related to atrial fibrillation. That is why it is necessary taking anticoagulation therapy, as you are at high risk for stroke, considering the repeated TIA. From the other hand it is necessary checking your thyroid hormone levels and also cortisol and aldosterone plasma levels to examine your adrenal gland function. It is necessary to regulate these hormone balances in order to have relief of your symptoms. The seizures could be related to thyroid dysfunction and hypoglicemia. It is necessary checking your insulin levels for insulinoma. A possible diagnosis which is associated to multiple gland dysfunction is Pituitary gland dysfunction. I recommend performing a brain MRI for this reason. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Take care, Dr. Aida ","I am having many symptoms and keep getting different diagnosis from different Dr.s. I keep sever headaches on a daily basis, also suffer from migraines. I have hypoglycemia, low potassium, hypothyroidism have also been diagnosed with possible TIA have had multiple ekgs all which have shown prolonged T waves. Have also been told that I have A-fib. I keep chills and stay cold all the time. My nose fingertips and feet stay cold.I also have balance problems have fallen many times in the past few months, having to be treated at medical center. I also suffer from siezures which they have not been able to find out why. Is there any one diagnosis that you can possible think of that I can mention to my dr. just to see if they will look into it further. Thank you" -167479,what to do for the severe pain in the knee and knee cap?,"Hello,I have studied your case and i think that you might have fractured your ankle bone. I would suggest you to go to orthopaedic doctor as soon as possible and get it x rayed. if there is any fracture seen then it is better to get it plastered . Do not massage this ankle or keep it in hanging position as this can cause more swelling and blister can also arise. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Le me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ","i slipped and fell from about 16 inch high step my foot slide down a tube and twisted at lwast 2 different directions I heard a distinct pop. outside of ankle bone swelled immediately. within 15 hours ankle was swollen on both sides and front top of foot behind toes , discolored on both sides and on two toes next to big toe. yes it hurt a lot" -44882,Suggest medication for skin and redness,"Hi, Chlorine or any chemical substance can cause allergic reaction. You could confirm the diagnosis only by avoidance. If your symptoms improve after you stopped having contact with chlorine, you rash could be most probably due to allergic reaction to chlorine. As you are already allergic to sulphur, I would recommend you to consult your Dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I am old guy nearly 92 years. Suffer recently from raised rash on inner arms and legs at night whilst asleep. Started swimming in indoor pool new to Retirement Village......could be chlorine related.....very red and v ery itchy. Drink about four glasses red wine per day and occasionally eat dried apricot......have had some allergic reaction to sulphur over the years. -167509,What causes pain and numbness from right armpit to the fingers?,"hiit is possible that if scoliosis of spine is there then apparently ribs may stick out on side, a full x ray of chest and apine of thorax and back may determine it.Nothing to worry consult your scoliosis doctorfor remedy like brace/exercises ","A couple of weeks ago I noticed that my left side of my rib cage sticks out more than the other side. I even lift my arms and suck my stomach in and you can see my left rib cage ends way lower than the right. I am a 26 year old female and for the past year I have been dieting and working out so maybe it has always been this way, and I do somewhat remember the left side always seeming a little bigger. Anyway, last time I had a physical my dr informed me that I have a slight scoliosis. Could this be the reason why I am lopsided? What else could cause this? I have anxiety so I am terrified, any advice would be greatly appreciated." -51272,Suggest medicines for high blood pressure,"With respect to palpitation, that is the sensation not the extra beats. The extra beats may not be harmful or even require treatment. If you have found no underlying heart disease or dangerous rhythm, the primary concern is to relieve your symptoms and anxiety. Finding nothing dangerous does not necessarily mean that heart rhythm is not the source of what you feel but knowing that its not dangerous is often treatment enough. The best way to interpret your blood pressure is to take only recording done on schedule. Single measures should not prompt concern, particularly no those done under stress. Record your blood pressure on a schedule every day. It should be taken seated after a 10-15 min period of relaxation. A two week average is what you use to make decisions about the need to take a medicine and its effect. ","I have been on Metropolol for 4 weeks, prescribed for palpitations (400 in 24 hrs. per monitor) 50 mg. Also I have white coat syndrome, sometimes pressure rises, been under a great deal of stress, mostly apprehension re: heart tests, etc. Cardiologist says metropolol is good for bp also. I have a monitor, pressure is lower at home, only rises when I maybe active 150/62, pulse in the 70 s and has been as low as 112/60. Still I take readings to the Dr. to let him see that it really is when I am under stress. 50mg made me tired ( Cardio said it would be sluggish), I do feel calmer, had to do 25 twice a day. Still I can fall asleep sitting watching TV and that is not me. I think I could try 25 per day, that is how I started out, but my pressure in theDr. office was 162/63 so he changed it to 50. Now I notice my pressure is higher anywhere from 112 to 175 with the bottom # in the 70 s and my pulse in the 60 s. My Dr. didn t mention the fact that it was compared to at home readings, also because I am calmer in office reading was only 136/62 He thought all the numbers were good, but yet they were higher than before when I took them at home. I don t get it, I thought BP meds reduced your pressure." -58397,Why am i getting heart beats that is making me breathless?,"hello, you have hypoglycemia. need to search for the reason for hypoglycemia. it can lead to exhaution. if associated with hypotension, you may get chest pain, uncomfortbale feeling, shortness of breath,too. so need to be investigated. need to consult the cardiologist and endocrinologist. ","22 years old, 5'3"", 100 pounds. Heart pounding just by simple movements. Tight chest. Feel like I need to cough or do something to clear my chest to relieve the uncomfortable feeling. Shortness of breath. Sore/achey. Always exhausted. I have hypoglycemia. Doctors have given me anxiety meds but the only thing that changes is I don't have panic attacks when this happens." -82327,"Chronic kidney problem, high creatinine, low sodium value, low appetite, mixed opinion of doing dialysis. Advice?","Hi thanks for your question,your 44 year and over weight and pain in the feet.Look dear Gout typically involves distal metatarso phalengeal joint of you foot and gives pain.From the complaint it seems you may have Gout,There is no harm in getting your serum uric acid done even if it proves to be normal at least it will rule out one cause of pain feet ,so go for it . ","Hi. I had a doctor tell me that I had high uric acid levels but I should look up what to do online. I am not sure which resources are the best because they all seem a little confusing and contradictory. I have no symptoms, besides a very slight ache in my feet after I ve been walking. I m 44, somewhat overweight , and otherwise in good health." -186436,Suggest safe medicine for bone cancer,"Please dont panic. You have superficial bladder cancer which has a very good prognosis and rarely spreads to other parts. It may come back in the bladder later but even then it just needs to be removed through cystoscope and remains superficial. If at any of these resections it is seen to invade the underlying muscle, only then is it dangerous and needs more extensive surgery. The problems that you are feeling are probably due to the side effects of the bcg which causes urinary infections resulting in itching, burning, etc. Just get a urinary routine microscopy done and if it shows any infection, take a course of antibiotics in consultation with your doctor. Dont interrupt your bcg and take the recommended doses.You'll be fine. ","Hi, I m diagnosed with Bladder cancer of 0 stage, papillary carcinoma non invasive low grade. Already 2 tumors been removed thru cystoscopy. I am under my bcg treatment. After 2nd bcg bn put into bladder, I felt more burning sensation compare to 1st installation not only while urinating but also when I held urine for a longer period. I could feel immense burning sensation at d opening of urethral opening. Also I m feeling as neck is chocking, I ve bit of coughing then, sour throat. I took ziphi plus 200 for 5-5 days after every installation. While after having so much of knowledge about my situation I keep feeling as if is there could so thing else as well with body may b a metastasis or can my cancer proceed to next stage? I mean dying mentally everyday. I can t feel happy anymore. Am always sad and angry on others. I hate looking at people with healthy life. Is it true I ll not live more? My dr doesn t talk much with me. I also feel uncomfortable all the time as if something is moving in the urinary area I feel bit itchy at that part from within...This gives scary feeling...i don t know y it s happening to me?" -154422,What causes injury in bones?,"Hi, As this sounds like a nerve root entrapment in the cervical spine. Due to cervical spondylosis there will be symptoms once in a while for 2-3 weeks of time. Doing an MRI scan is advised. Using cervical soft collar along with hot water fermentation will be of ease to stabilize the spine and reduce the muscle spasm. Also doing static neck exercises, shoulder stabilization exercises and upper limb strengthening exercises should yield good results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",I have neck pain that starts from the top of my neck and shoots down to my shoulder blade. At times the pain has been so bad that I couldnt lift or turn my head to get out of bed. This happens about 3 to 4 times a years but now instead of going away after 3 to 4 days it lasts for 2 to 3 weeks. -7119,I had irregular periods before five years and facing the same problem again. Why?,"Hello. If your menses had been regular before five years, and then they became irregular presenting with intermenstrual bleed starting with spotting and then increasing to increased flow, which was controlled by Sysron-N tablet which is progesterone, (Norethisterone). The pattern of bleeding indicates that there is progesterone deficiency during the midcycle and that causes irregular shedding of the endometrium as the secretory phase of the endometrium is not achieved in progesterone deficiency so, and there is a presence of disordered proliferative endometrial lining which is unstable and hence keeps breaking causing bleeding. It is advised that you undergo an endometrial biopsy between day 18 to 22 and send for histopathological examination, which if turns out to be disordered proliferative endometrium, then you would have to be placed on progesterone from day 15-day 25 for 10 days each cycle for six months at least to restabilize the hormonal concentration and hence making the periods regular with stoppage of bleeding completely. You may discuss the option with your gynecologist and take an informed decision. ","Hello doctor,I am 30 years old and married, I had regular periods, every 26 to 30 days, till five years back. After that, it became irregular and continued up to two months, from spotting to excessive bleeding. I consulted the doctor, and she prescribed me Sysron-N, which controlled the bleeding. After one month, I became normal, but I did not have periods for almost two months, then the same problem started again starting with spotting to excessive bleeding. I am taking the same medicine whenever there is excessive bleeding, but the problem is still there. I do not take any birth control pill, and also pregnancy chances are less as we take precautions. Kindly advice." -229548,"Any suggestion for ""prostate enlarged in size median lobe enlargement 16.1 mm, U.V 118 ml""?","HelloYour findings may indicate varicocele.It is an abnormal enlargement of pampiniform plexus of veins in scrotum. As you have pain,it is important to get rid of this condition.You may need colour doppler of scrotum.After confirmation,you may need varicocelectomy or embolization therapy.Varicocelectomy is surgical correction of a varicocele,it is performed on an OPD basis.It is generally done by laproscopic method.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","Hello, I had a operation on the 1st on January for a torsion of testis and I also have varicose veins on testicle on my left testicle. After the operation my pains in my left testicle have started to get worse and it looks like the vain has grown, what should I do?" -189405,Had a VSD. Have teflon patch. Can cause cancer? Treatment?,"Hi there, I don't think there is any syndrome like this which can unite Sjogren's with meningioma, neuropathy etc. Can I ask the particular intent of this question and kindly send the objective findings and symptoms etc to make more definitive comments. Regards ","would you provide a differential for a 39 y/o ? she has a pmh of active sjogrens syndrome s/p corneal ulcer with secondary raynauds, a h/o meningioma , hemangioma , arthritis, neuropathy , hypoglycemia and classic migraine with aura.Fam hx family history notable for Parkinson s and cancer of multiple sites. I will also send current symptoms and objective findings." -67100,Is it ok to take both a general probiotic and Acidophilius at the same time ?,"Hello and thank you for your question. There are several combinations of drugs that can be used to treat H. pylori. The regimen most commonly recommended for first line treatment of H. pylori is triple therapy with a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole, amoxicillin (1 g twice daily), and clarithromycin (500 mg twice daily) for 7 to 14 days. There are some regimens that use tetracycline, but they often require 4 medications instead of the 3 listed above. A typical regimen for H. pylori treatment would include tetracycline, a proton pump inhibitor, bismuth and metronidazole. Doses for these regimens are high and the course is often 2 weeks. She may need to see a gastroenterologist to get adequate treatment. I do not think that tetracycline alone will be sufficient. Thank you for using HCM. ","What is the best way of getting rid of h-pylori? It does not seem that the DRS. my Daughter has been going to really know what to do.She has been so sick for such a long time,we are willing to try anything!!! Is tetracycline a safe drug to take & is it effective for h-pylori??" -188758,"Have short of breath, coughing white phlegm. Have late stages multiple myeloma. Got aortic valve replaced","Hi, Thanks for using HCM.some of Uterine malignancies run in families. As your Hysterectomy is done, Wait for histopathology report, Depending on that further action needs to be taken.Family history of uterine cancer is a risk factor And also get your breast examined for any lumps or change in consistency. Hope this helps you Regards ","Hello, i just had a total hysterectomy done. My Dr was surprised to find that my uterus was 4xs the normal size. There wer large masses on my cervix, and in his words ""they looked funky"" he had the pathalogist flash freeze test them, those were negative. He also found that all the lymph nodes were big on both sides, so he also removed them and sent those in for testing. I am 41 yrs old and have a family history of uterine cancer, including sarcoma, which my 33yr old sister past away from just last year in January. I just don't know if i should be concerned" -192822,Can a child get addicted to Tylenol or Codeine?,"Hi, As per your query, your child has symptoms of stomach pain and vomiting which seems to be due to eating a lot of dairy products in the diet, irritable bowel syndrome, due to hormonal changes and could be due to food allergy. Need not to worry. For now, eat more fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. I would suggest you consult a gastroenterologist for proper examination. The doctor may order stool test, endoscopy and ultrasound. The doctor may change your medicine or prescribe laxative, H2 blockers or antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist ","Hi, my 8yr old son has started to vomit every night after he falls asleep. It started about 4months ago and only happened once a month then once every two weeks and then so on now its happening every night. He doesnt complain his stomach hurts and sometimes he doesnt even know when he has gotten sick. He is a healthy/active boy with No known illnesses. We have tried monitor what he eats and how late he eats, ive even gien him tums before bed still not working. Very concerned...Thank you Mom" -156626,What could cause knot on neck?,"Hello, Low potassium can cause weakness. If symptoms persists better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possibile neurological causes also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",2 years back i did squats of 25 repitions 2 sets . i came home was feeling week in legs.went out and fell a few times. i was like having no strength in my knees i was hospitalized my potassium level was slightly low i was given drip. i was prescribed an calcim and vitamin capsule. but i still feel weakness in my legs if i exert them they kind of become wobbly and no strength even to sit on a couch and get up easily . -127428,I feel wheezing and problem in breathing. Should I call it asthma ?,"try to have as much as water you can drink,exercise for around 30 mins a day and should have lot of fiber in your diet,this would help you have less pain and even come easily. ",Is there an immediate way to make a BM less painful? Im having a very hard time passing a bowel movement . It is very painful to poop. I have to go to the bathroom but trying to go hurts alot. Is there a way to ease the pain to go? -155213,What could MRI report showing subligamentous disc extrusion mean?,"Hi, With the history you have given, it is quite possible that your daughter might have sustained a fracture of the proximal phalanx. I suggest an X-ray before any other intervention. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",My daughter was wrestling around with her daddy and hurt her middle right finger anyway her finger is now slightly curved to the left and has pain from the middle knuckle to the knuckle that connects the hand bones it is not bruised and still is alittle swollen after 5 days -16411,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -75525,"Suffered from incomplete abortion. Had mild cystic hyperplasia, high blood HCG . Taken menogon inj, pregnyl inj. Cause of high HCG?","Hi, Duphaston help in development of uterus wall so that the embryo formed is implanted properly in the wall. It also has action on mucus secretion.It thickens the mucus. Mucus can obstruct sperms from entering uterus.But its very minimal on preventing pregnancy.It occurs in later half of menstrual cycle even in those who are not taking medication. Its a very effective drug with minimal side effects. ",hi doctor i m 27 years old nd my wife too.we r trying 2 have a baby for the last 2 years we r doing medical treatment.so i want 2 ask sumthing that doctor has given duphaston tb after the 15th day till 24 thday is safe 2 take tablets.when we ahve intercourse my wife is saying she has been seing mucus for sumtime nd the next day mucus has nt been seen.so i want ask that if mucus has been seen that means there is no chance of pregancy?for pregancy vagina has to be dry na?thanx doctor well in advance -251581,"Planning for kids. Using duphaston. Positive urine test, miscarriage. Prescribed mcbc-69 and diane35. Reason?","hello,.Your wife is carrying 3 months pregnancy. In this time nausea,vomiting and fatigue are quite common.Vomikind is good drug for controlling this but best is DOXINATE PLUS/OD tab to get complete relief.Avoid those foods or smell,causing nausea or vomiting. Take healthy diet rich in protein and continue taking folic acid supplements.Be well. ","My wife is 3 months pregnant. She suffers from nausea , fatigue continuously and does not have food. My doctor has prescribed Vomikind tablets which she usually has 30 min. before meal and All-9 tablets which she has once a day. She is having these tablets everyday for past 2 months. Is it OK to have continuous intake of tablets during pregnancy? Many thanks for your help...." -143017,Could eroding mesh be causing terrible pain in the back after it was put in previously?,"your MRI report is showing not very significant compression. I would like you to recommend back muscle strengthening exercises. These exercises are very easy and important point is, you stick to this. Because in initial stage you may have severe pain, but gradually after few months you will feel that you are having good relief. ","Hi I have had an MRI that showed I have L4-L5 Mild disc bulge abuts the ventral thecal sac without significant narrowing. L5-S1 small eccentric to the rt disc protrusion superimposed on disc bulge effaces the ventral thecal sac without significant narrowing. Mild left greater than right neuroforaminal narrowing due to facet arthropathy. Lumbar spondylosis involving inferior lumbar spine. No evidence of root impingement. That being said I have been in the medical world since I was 18yrs old. I am now turning 45. For the past 6 weeks I have had severe lower back pain, started out like sciatic pain on the left side and after 2 days turned ugly on me and has progressively gotten worse. Some days I can not raise my feet up 3 inches to dress and getting up from a seated position or vice vers is the worst. Have been taking celebrex and flexeril and robaxon? spelling for last 8-10 days. Been manipulated by a DO and had massage done form head to toe. meds do not help at all. I have hot tubbed, iced, heated my self to death nothing makes it better. Finally got my PA to order MRI and here I am. What do I do?" -121573,What causes lower abdominal pain on the left side during sex?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Great history.Since you are very thing, it is normal to have and be seen the normal intestinal movements.Intestines allow forward passage of its contents , the food , to move forwards by a process called peristalsis and can be felt or seen in some thin people. Yet, it is better to confirm by a clinical examination by a Gastroenterlogist/ General Surgeon to confirm this.You may need to undergo:X-ray in a standing position; Ct scan abdomen to see ad rule out another causes. ","I have a non painfull movement in my abdomen. i can feel it more frequently at night hours after iv eatin, it feels like it has grown in the past month, i will be laying flat and feel and see my stomach move from one side to the next and when i put my hand on it, it disapears. i am very thin, and when i suck in m stomach there is a noticable lump. i have regular bowl movements and iv always been a gasy person. im on the pill and when this first started took a preg test and it was negative...any ideas what i could have...thanks" -217326,"Does wisdom teeth cause migraine,sinus pressure and ear ache?","thanks for your query, i have gone your query. the growth could be a socket granuloma. it is not normal. take a radiograph to rule out any left out root piece. if the growth is troubling get it surgicallly excised. if any root pieces are there get it extracted. do saline gargling and take antibiotics and analgesics. ",I had all four of my wisdom teeth pulled 3 or 4 months ago. I have developed polyp like growths over both bottom extractions sites. One is becoming very painful. Is it normal healing or should i be concerned? I have never smoked and was very careful with my post op care.. -103777,Suggest alternate remedy for tingling and cold sensation around mid chest,"Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There seems possible residual fistula or other entity after lung biopsy .* Must see the Pulmonologist , get MRI done for further evaluation and management .Hope this will help you .Regards . ","I AM A 67 YR OLD MALE WHO HAD A LOWER RIGHT LOBE LUNG BIOPSY ON 5/6/2011. LUCKILY, IT WAS BENIGN. HOWEVER, I STILL HAVE GURLING GOING ON MY RIGHT SIDE. I HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE SURGEON MANY TIMES ALWAYS WITH AN X-RAY FIRST. HE CAN T REALLY EXPLAIN IT, BUT SAY THE XRAY LOOKS GOOD. i NOW HAVE A LOT OF FATIGUE. SHOULD I SEE THE PULMONOLOGIST?" -105945,What causes chest and heart burning with breathlessness?,"Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* Chest wall swelling if not painful , can be kept conservative wait & watch management.* Bladder spasms require stronger analgesics like Tramadol(37.5)mg mor & eve after meals .Hope this helps you.Thanks for using Health care magic & keeping trust in our medical services.Wishing him better condition ahead.Regards dear take care. ",Age 63 height 5 6 weight 360. Have swelling in the left side of chest wall that is palpable have rs CHF have been having severe bladder spasms taking macrobid 2 x s day for 4 days now spasms not getting any better. Take many water pills for CHF but body is accumulating fluid in abd legs upper arms and have cath in place as bedridden. Not sure what to do cause everytime i go to er they send me home on levaquin for cellulitis. I have no oozing areas only severe redness in abd on both sides that go around to my back like paniculitis and had 23 blood transfusions last year alone not knowing why my HG was staying below 8.0 -217942,What could cause vomiting sensation while brushing teeth?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the swollen tongue could be secondary to allergic reaction or secondary to trauma or any growth inside th tongue... or it might be a developmental defect.. consult a oral physician to rule out the above said causes.. i hope my answer will help you..take care.. ",My tongue feels full and I am aware of it all the time. To me to the point that I feel like it is affecting my speech. I also seem to be salivating more. I bit the side of it a few days ago. Should I be concerned? I have been exposed to a lot of dust and dirt latey and thought it might be an allergic reaction. -89212,"Alcoholic, ER told liver was beginning to shut down. How long it takes to completely shut down?",its gastritis avoid spicy and oily foods and regulate your diet timings wil help you to control this syptoms ,Im having awful pain in my stomach and in my back under my riribcage. I feel like im constantly going to vomit. Have throw up blood. Had my gallbladder removed on 08/22/13 and now this. Its so painful i feel dizzy and lightheadedness all the time and i have no energy. I take tagamet pepto which offers short term relief but it always comes back. Is this something more than just indigestion doi need to see a dr its worse when im hungry. Thanks for any help -244448,"Suffering from historical conversion reaction problem, falls unconscious often. Pshycological or neurological ?","Hi jogendra.love, Premature ejaculation is most of the time psychological rather than organic problem You can get some antidepressant prescribed by a psychiatrist to treat this problem. The first and foremost thing is that you need to relive the stress related to premature ejaculation. Dont think of ejaculation during intercourse. Some doctors suggest 1to 1/2 hour before masturbation prior intercourse, this can increase ejaculation time later. Eat healthy, do mild cardio exercise and some yoga. Live healthy Bye ","dear sir, my question is regarding premature ejaculation and its treatment. i have heard that it is related to the psychological problem. but i didnt find so and i am suffering for the premature ejaculation problem since marriage. i got married in 2004 and have a child. kindly prescribe some medicine for the PE without any side effects." -224674,Suggest treatment for erection problems,"Hi, If you are sure its genital it can be due to papilloma virus. Share a picture for confirmation. It is not that easy to cure papilloma virus wart by a gel - don't get cheated by online advertisement, meet a doctor in person get antiviral treatment and if needed cryotherapy will be given to remove warts for complete cure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist ",2 months ago i had a protected sex with a prostitute..she didnt even do a oral to me...now i think i have genital warts....its on my groin area..day by day no. of warts are increasing...can u prescribe a medicine (like gel) for this...where can i get it in bangalore.. -135647,Have asthma from birth. Have wheeze coming from windpipe. Medication not helping. Treatment?,"hi, you have allergy either dust or can be pollen also. you are using correct medicine and all allergy medicine has to be taken for life.but even after taking these you got skin itching tat means your allergy is increasing. now it is best tat you find out what exactly your allergic to, then either ou can avoid them or you should start with immunotherapy. you will have to go to immunologist who will do skin prick test on you. then depending on allergen he will start immunotherapy currently this is the best treatment available and it can cure your allergy by 80-90 percent if every thing goes well you not have to use that many medicines. kindly go to immunologist thank you dr.mukesh ","hi, i ve been suffering from dust allergy for some years now. i ve been taking odimonte-lc, fluticone nasal spray and budesal respules 0.5mg [nebulizer] for last 3 years now. i want to know that whether these medicines are supposed to be permanent part of my life because when i don t use these medicines then i start having the same problems that i was having before and in addition now i also suffer from itches on different parts of my body. So is it normal or should i change these medicines ?? Are these medicines antibiotics and will they stop responding after some years time??" -205234,Suggest medication for hard stools in a premature baby,"Hi,Welcome to the HCMAn abdominal pain along with Fever and lethargy can be due to several reasons in kids. Gastroenteritis is less likely if there is no vomiting and loose poops. If Poop has turned lighter in colour, it could be due to Hepatitis. Or the other causes such as Acute Appendicitis, diverticulitis, Liver Abscess, other abdominal infections and inflammations.To come to a definitive diagnosis, I would recommend a good clinical examination by a pediatrician, Ultrasound abdomen and X ray if required and blood investigations accordingly.For immediate pain relief you can give her Syrup Acetaminophen or Meftal- Spas 5 ml.For any further questions, do contact us. ","Hello,my daughter who is 5 has been off school for 2 days with a high temp on and off snotty,tired etc...she has now started with stomach ache...she says it hurts when I touch it and it s hard and round.She just asked to go to bed herself which is not like her..she has not got wind and her poo has turned a lighter colour...could this be gastroenteritis that s going round or something worse please?" -133556,Suggest medication for cough and breathlessness,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Skin rashes are also relatively common with sulphur drugs.Gastro-intestinal side effects are the most common following sulphur drugs.As you are doctor has identified and advised you to stop this drug and replaced with other drug nothing to worry all the rashes will subside gradually.The sulphur drug will be excreted out of the body.You need to inform all the doctors whom you consult for different aliments regarding your allergic to sulphur drug in future.Thank You. ",I have bruised spot just below my knee. My doctor says it looks like a sulfur reaction. It's been 4 weeks now and it's not any better. He has replaced my meds that have sulfur in them. I am a diabetic and I don't want this to lead to another problem. I hope you can shed some light on this for me. Thanks -213348,How should sinus cavity infection with odor and mucus be treated?,"What medications are you taking, normally the symptoms you describe does not happen after extraction, unless there has been untreated infection preop. ",I had a big back tooth extracted about three hours ago and following a light meal I began to feel very nauseous and felt like vomiting and eventually did . Iam now shivering and am practically covered with warm blankets and three hot water bottles and am still feeling cold and shivery is this condition considered appropriate and what do you think I should do. -44383,Suggest treatment for chronic itching with rashes,"Hi,It may be varicella ...means chicken pox. It is a viral skin disease caused by varicella zoster virus. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Antiviral like acyclovir 800 mg tablet may be taken five times a day for about two weeks. Take antihistaminics like like cetirizine 10 mg daily to relieve itching. Apply silver sulfadiazine cream on the lesions. Take bed rest and be isolated as it is highly infectious. Take bath with dettol liquid. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist ","I think I have shingles but i am only 39, and my rash is all over in different spots of my body even on my head! Blisters with clear liquid, should I just go in/ They burn, and itch and just hurt. I have a couple on my butt and it hurts when I sit down on it." -21934,Please explain my AFP and serum tumor marker test results.,"Hello. I have thoroughly reviewed your query. The laboratory investigation under discussion here is alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), which in your case might have been done to rule out a possible malignancy of liver (it is a common tumor marker used to screen hepatic or liver carcinoma). But at 1.9 ng/ml, your value was within normal limits. Apart from liver malignancy, AFP may also be elevated in various other tumors and also in certain common non-malignant conditions like active hepatitis (liver inflammation), cirrhosis and few other conditions. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor,I had some lab work done and this was part of the blood test AFP, serum tumor marker 1.9, 0.0-8.3 (ng/mL). Can you please explain this to me? Five years back, I had a complete laryngectomy and a flap. So, I breathe through a stoma but my doctor did all the tests and found polyps and liver cyst and I was diagnosed with cirrhosis." -67001,How to reduce fever while on medication for bronchitis?,"welcome.do not worry. this is not a big problem.you are right.stches are removed after 5 to 7 days , on face in general.why was you told 10 days I also could not understand.dressing is required for 2 to 3 days.after that you can apply betadine locally.any query ,ask again.we are here to serve you.feedback. ","I am currently in china and recently sustained an injury to my face. I am an otherwise healthy 24 year old male. Although I speak Chinese fairly well, it is not well enough to talk about concerns of my injury (largely stitch removal, wound care, and scar minimization). The cut is just above my eyebrow and is approximately 4-5 cm long. The doctor put three stiches in.I was not given much information on how to care for the wound, only to come back to the hospital 10 days later for stitch removal. I was curious how long i should leave the bandage on, whether i should be applying any ointments or creams, abd when i should have the stiches removed. I was under the impression that facial stiches were typically removed about 5 days after placement, not ten. I was given two medicines both oral- cefixime tablets 0.1g, taken twice daily and some sort of chinese medicine (translated roughly as ""Dragon's blood pills with enteric coating"" 龙血竭肠溶衣- im not expecting any advice here about that). Do you have any advice for me regarding wound treatment and when to have the cut looked at again or to have the stiches removed. I am obviously concerned about the wound healing but also doing everything I can to prevent an unsightly scar from forming since it is in such a noticeable location on my face.Thank you for any advice." -68000,What does leakage from a healing open wound mean?,"Hi,It seems that apart from local application of anti-fungal cream, you might require one course of oral anti-fungal medicine like Flucanozole.Keep local hygiene clean, dry and airy.Ok and take care. ",hello im 175 cm sitten 65 kilo i got given from one doctor otocomb otic for a fungle infection but my doctor said to keep using canastien ? so i just used otocomb and it cleared but some little dots are ther an my penus is sensative as hell now an lookes like these last little red dots dont wont to goaway since i masterbated lol :( ? -29671,Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?,"Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this?" -17078,I have a pain on the right side of the thigh after a fall. How can it be treated?,"Hello. You had a history of fall. So, you are having a musculoskeletal pain problem. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen can be taken for five days. A hot compress can be applied. Avoid movements that cause pain. Take rest. If there is no improvement, then, further workup is needed. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for examination, if required. For more information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ","Hi doctor, I had a fall recently. The doctor gave me a painkiller injection on my buttocks. Now, I have developed a pain on the right side of the thigh. There is pain only when I touch it, and there is a pain in the place where the injection was given." -75099,"PCOS, uterine cysts, trying to conceive. Prescribed metformin, diane 35. Chances of conceiving?",Hello madam maria.I think the white patches on your face is a separate skin problem and nothing to do with your IUI. However you can consult a dermatologist if you like and seek advice. thank you . Take care. Bye ,"I am on my 6th cycle of iui and on my face I have white patches . They do not hurt and are not itchy. It just looks like bleached skin. It is my assumption that these are cause by all the hormones. Will they go away once the treatment stops, once I m pregnant, or after birth? Should I avoid the sun on my face altogether? Or just use a very high sun screen. Can I do anything about it now? Or do I have to wait for them to go away? Is this damaging my skin?" -75576,"Trying to conceive, normal HSG, blood work, semen analysis, Methamphetamine, infertility. Treatment?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The two medicines that have been given to you are hormonal tablets to regulate your cycle and the endometrial growth. Along with these, you need to have ovulation inducing drugs and have alternate day intercourse on your fertile days. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","have been married for 6 yrs and haven t been able to conceive even once.my hsg is normal,the doctor said i have unexplained infertilty.i have been prescribed ovigyn d for 30 days and gestofit 300 SR starting from day 15 onwards for 7 days. how will these two medicine help me concieve? are these two medicine enough for me or should i go for more treatments? please advise." -187155,What causes slimy saliva in an oesophageal cancer patient?,"If the swelling in the neck is a bit firm, the chances of it being cancer are slightly higher than it being an infection. In both cases, the surgery is needed, has been scheduled and all you can do is support your friend in the same until the final diagnosis arrives/ your friend tells you the diagnosis/ whichever is earlier. ","My friend has a tumor under his jaw bone The doctor did a CT scan, then a needle bipsy, and now a PT scan. He also found that he has a deformed tonsil. The doctor has already scheduled him for surgery to remove the tonsil and the tumor next week. This has all happened within 2-3 weeks. Do you think it is cancer? My friend simply says it is an infection, but I am not sure he is telling me everything the doctor told him. The surgery is to take 3-4 hours with 2 surgeons. That sounds very serious to me, despite my friends insistance that it just an infection." -54647,Is a heart rate of 121 normal while walking?,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that these high blood pressure values could be related to different causes: 1- thyroid hormone imbalance. As you are taking levothyroxine, it would be necessary check your thyroid hormone levels to regulate the dose of levothyroxine.2- Other secondary causes of high blood pressure should be excluded. That is why I would recommend performing some other blood tests : - complete blood count for anemia- liver and kidney function tests for possible dysfunction- fasting glucose for diabetes- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance- inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate). 3- If all the above mentioned tests result normal, primary hypertension should be taken into consideration. In such case, you should discuss with your doctor on the possibility of starting anti-hypertensive therapy. Meanwhile, I would recommend some tips to help maintain a normal blood pressure: - reduce salt and caffeine intake- perform a lot of physical activity (walking, aerobics, recreational sports)- try to lose some weight if your are overweight. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","I am a 73 year old woman in general good health. I take my own blood pressure at home periodically and am concerned about a big increase in the last few days. It usually ranges from 120/80 -140/90. Yesterday it was 161 over 100, and today 173/83. I ve never seen it this high. I have an appointment with my internist in 2 weeks, but I m worried about the risk of stroke or heart attack. I take Vytorin for cholesterol, baby aspirin daily and levothyroxine for Hashimoto s thyroiditis. Is there something I should be doing now?" -255547,What can be done if by mistake birth control pill is taken before periods?,"HIWell come to HCMThe brown per vagina discharge could be due to irregular manses if you are taking some hormone medicine for contraceptive purpose then this need to be reschedule, and if you are planning for conception then this need to be omitted, and for the brown discharge this is just nothing to worry, take care. ","Hi I was on the pill continuously for a month last august 2011 and my periods since then have been 10 days long. They start off as very light brown colored discharge/ blood then two days of heavy/moderate bleeding until it returns back to the brown colored blood . My partner and I are trying to conceive but haven t been able to for the last 9 months, is there a problem?" -27897,Are my mother's symptoms indicative of a stroke or something serious?,Hi. Thank you for your question. You have described your mother's symptoms very well. I will be happy to answer any other questions you have. For further queries consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor, My 58 years old mother is under treatment for hypothyroidism, hypertension, osteoarthritis of knee joints, and mild anemia. Her hemoglobin is 10.5 to 11.0 g/dL. She is currently on the following medicines, Eltroxin 50 mcg, Olmezest 20 mg, Gemcal D3, Uprise XT, and Folvite. Six months back, one day after breakfast, she had reported an incident of reeling of head and darkness in eyes, which got normalized after she laid down on the bed. She also had a fever (100 to 101 F) with cold and cough that time, which took 3 to 4 days to settle down with antibiotics. One day after lunch, she again reported reeling of head and darkness in eyes, after which she got bent towards left side with her left-hand palm shaking for 15 to 20 second. And she was almost about to fall, which was stopped by us. She seemed to be in a subconscious state for 3 to 4 minutes, and she stared at something during that time. When we attempted to talk to her, initially she could make out only some sounds, followed by normal words, but in a strange voice, which got normal the next moment. However, coming back to sense, she was worried about the ongoing health issues of her son, and she had no memory of the incident at all. She was back to normal activities in next 10 minutes, and she did not report any arm or leg pain during that time. She also had a little cold the previous day, for which she took Cetirizine tablets. We consulted a doctor after 5 to 6 such incidents, who mentioned this as a case of sodium and potassium imbalance due to viral infection. He also examined her physically, and he said that her BP is 122/82 mmHg. As there was no history of convulsion, as well, without ordering for any further investigations. However, I would like to summarize a few symptoms as follows, which keep me worried. She reported feeling very tired and sleepy until at least two weeks of the incident. She had quite a few occurrences of constipation followed by gastritis 5 to 6 times of motion along with weight loss in the last 3 to 4 months. After the day of 5 to 6 times of motion, she reported feeling heaviness in legs, difficulty in walking along with a severe headache right from the morning. When we reported this to our doctor, he asked to test her sodium (138.4 mEq/L) and potassium (3.72 mEq/L) levels, which came back normal. Since the last couple of months, she felt a significant increase in her left knee joint pain, which I am not sure if totally because of existing osteoarthritis or not. Since the last couple of months, she felt difficulty in lifting heavy objects, especially, with the left hand and to some extent with right hand too. I have attached her recent routine test reports along with the doctor's prescription. Could you please review the incident along with the reports? Is it a stroke or TIA or something serious?" -8073,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -229416,How can i check the sperm count in semen?,"HiYou have asked a very relevant question and it will benefit many.Modern medicine doesn't pay heed to loss of semen but AYURVEDA does.Excess loss of semen deteriorates other dhatus (elements) of the body too and it gives rise to various vat rogas i.e. nerve disorders, nutritional problems, strength, Libido etc and its well accepted proven fact.To overcome 'vrushya' group of medicines enhancing semen are required. Selection of herbs will depend on your current condition and little history.If you agree, pl give more information and current condition through direct question for further advise.Hope you find it helpful. ","Hi doctor, I am male 43, I am doing masturbation every three days, what my observation is, when I am doing masturbation I am feeling very tidy and week. and also I am suffering with headache and eyes are paining. when I am not doing that day s I am feeling healthy. Is there any problem when doing masturbation?" -249545,Can MP Forte be taken during pregnancy?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand your anxiety. Better to follow that was given by your clinic people and test for pregnancy at around 21 face after i u i. Because sometimes early pregnancy may not be detectable with Urine Pregnancy Test kit and they may give false negative results. So, now what you can do is wait for one more week and repeat the Urine Pregnancy Test or you can go for blood test for pregnancy now, which can give more accurate and early result compared with Urine Pregnancy Test kit. If the blood test for pregnancy shows beta HCG levels more than 25 Milli International units per ml there is possibility of pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi,I am 17 days after IUI,didn t have any drugs leading to IUI or anything afterwards,everything went really well naturally. I ve done my pregnancy test today and it was negative. My clinic told me to test on 21st day,but I couldn t wait and tested. My period is 3 days late and that never happens as it s always on time. So that gives me a hope little a bit. Do you think I can still be pregnant or should I ring my clinic? Thank you Olivia" -566,How to manage painful bleeding piles?,Hi. Revert back with the reports to a general medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor,I am suffering from bleeding piles with pain. Please help." -254579,What causes red brownish discharge after the intake of birth control pill?,"Hi, I think you should wait for some time. You may be having some vaginal infection, that's why you are having cramps and white discharge. If infection goes by using clingen, then there is no need to take IUD out. You should also take some antibiotics for this. Discuss with your doctor regarding this. Hope I have answered your question. ","HI, Fifteen days back, i had an IUD placed, a multiload, i still have whitish discharge with some menstrual cramp like pain in my lower abdomen and back. Today I went for pelvic examination and she gave me Clingen. I hope i am on the right path or shall i get rid of the IUD." -247415,Suggest treatment for pain under my breast,"HiHernia can reoccur, usually if not meshed,or due to the lifestyle Post operatively.This pain can also be due to some infection .Kindly follow up with your treating doctor for urine routine and, complete haemogram,and ultrasound abdomen and pelvis.By these tests you can know the specific cause of your pain.All the best.Take care. ","i had a surgery 2 years ago , it s called fatty hernia , and now i feel some pain in my stomach smiliar to the one i was feeling before my surgery , so how can make sure that this surgery not open again and the hernia is not back ? please help , thank you" -113515,Why was my chest feeling tight?,"HIWell come to HCMIf this is anemia, then this need be corrected first because this could manifest in many ways, second this could be hyperacidity, if I would be your treating physician then I would treat this condition with Tab Omeprazole 40 mg and Tab Domperidone 30 mg once in day at evening time for three week, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day. ","Hi Doc. I am a 27 year old female. I am anaemic. Pulling sharp chest pain after eating. I experience difficulty swallowing solid foods. My heart beats faster after eating. My chest gets heavy after exercising, my chest also gets heavy after eating. I also experience chest pain on left side afte drinking acidic drinks as well as coffee." -236420,Can medication for bipolar disorder cause weakness in arms and legs?,"Hi, thanks for asking from HCM for your health relate doubtsI can understand your concern. The symptoms like sudden onset palpitations, difficulty in breathing, restlessness, severe nervousness, chest heaviness etc are commonly seen in severe anxiety or panic attacks. But to make proper diagnosis detailed evaluation is needed.ECG should be done to rule out any heart condition. Angina or any arrhythmia could cause symptoms like panic attacks. Even hyperthyroidism can result in increased risk of panic attacks. This should be ruled out by thyroid function tests. Anaemia also increases the risk of panic attacks. Complete hemogram should be done to rule out anaemia.Once these medical conditions are ruled out then we can label anxiety or panic as cause of your symptoms. Drugs like Beta blockers like Propranolol can help to reduce the symptoms of panic. Low dose benzodiazepines like Clonazepam or Lorazepam can also be used on SOS basis for panic attacks. For severe intractable anxiety drugs like SSRIs can help. Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Escitalopram etc can be used for panic disorder. Please visit a psychiatrist for help and if needed start taking medicines.Thanks Take care ","a couple of months ago I had what I thought was a panic attack which ive never had before. Then yesterday I had another a little worse than the one before. Rapid heartbeat, a little difficult breathing, sweating, restlesnnes, the feeling of being super nervous and a floating feeling in the chest but not pain. What might this be because it was a little scary?" -101323,What could the painful lump in groin area be?,Hi. This can be a lymph node or a sebaceous cyst. IT is better to confirm by showing this to a Doctor. But this is not urgent. The Doctor on examination can tell you whether you need some investigations and the need for Excision.In my opinion- one should try to get out the lumps and subject them to histopathological examination. ,"Hi...I have a fixed hard lump behind my left ear, just under the beginning if hair line. It s hard as a rock, not moveable, I have zero symptoms of infection anywhere incl. throat and ears. From what I can see in two way mirror it is not red. It is about the size of a pea. Should I watch and wait or see doctor right away? Thank you!" -184025,Suggest remedy for swallowing difficulty during throat cancer,Hi GreetingsI think this condition could be Pheochromocytoma which can produce frequent chest pains which mimic cardiac pain.But it is benign condition which is completely curable. You need to get the CECT abdomen done and urinary VMA.After confirmation surgical resection will the treatment of choice.Get well soon. ,Hi. I went to the ER yesterday with chest pains that spread into my back and was admitted overnight and discharged yesterday on cardiac diet and told to follow up with an oncologist for an adrenal gland tumor that they saw. I also have systemic lupus. I am 48 yrs old non smoker female -49372,What causes recurrent burning sensation and tightness in the legs?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that all q waves in ECG are not indicative of a heart attack and once your Angiogram came out to be very normal that means ECG was misinterpreted. Chronic high blood pressure can also cause diastolic dysfunction so kindly consult a cardiologist personally for proper treatment. Hopefully this information will answer your query query. Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap ,"Hi, an ecg showed abnormal Q wave and report said I had had a heart attack . Cardiac enymes only slightly elevated. Given a cardiac angiogram which did not show evidence of heart attack or any marked atherosclerosis but did show some diastolic dysfunction. Does this sound correct to you" -58735,What could cause high BP?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicCongrats on smoking cessation.The smoking cessation significantly reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer. Cessation is not normally associated with weakness and increased heart rate.There is likely another cause that needs to be explored via physical examination and blood tests.Blood tests would include a full blood count to rule out anemia and thyroid disease to check for low levels.May also need heart evaluation as well- ECG, echoI hope this helps ","i am unable to complete any strenuous taskslast month I gave up smoking. ever since I have actually felt much weaker and my heart rate keeps going up; and I can't seem to do tasks like run, carry things or even have sex I get exhausted and my heart rate is getting higher thanks in advance" -242897,"Spells of disorientation, tiredness, confusing bouts of emotion. Is it physical order or psychological?",DearWe understand your concernsYou are almost under severe stress and stress induced anxiety possibly. Tingling feeling is an indication of that. Also you are taking medications for so many condition and also for depression.You must understand that human life is like that. You need to adjust with situations. Be brave enough to face life crisis. Everyone does it daily.Also do some meditation and relaxation exercises with the help of a psychologist. I can help you online if you desire so.Get well soon. ,"Hi, I am suffering from whole body tingling and have been for the past couple of weeks, but the last couple of days it has gotten worse. I have Fibromyalgia and am on anti depressant medication along with high blood pressure and cholesterol medication. I am under a fair bit of family stress, could this be a factor. Thanks." -235211,"How can feelings of helplessness, loneliness and lack of self-worth after physical abuse be treated?","Hello,Insomnia can be treated with drugs like Zolpidem and Alprazolam. It is better to go for Zolpidem instead of Alprazolam drug because alprazolam will lead to dependency on chronic use.Zolpidem is available in the trade name of Zolfresh.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Srinivas Bandam ","Hello my name is jenny im 18 and struggling with sleeping and have a few more concerns. as ive never been diagnosed or checked with a doctor for depression, i can feel that i have been this past year. however my family and friends have been helping me with that issue and i feel as ive made progress and am improving. but i know ive lost some weight as well and its something that really bothers me. My two main concerns are gaining weight and getting more sleep. are there any medications i can bring up to my doctors? asking for help." -42036,Suggest permanent solution for hair fall,"Hi... You seem to have telogen effluvium ..... There may be some cause....like anaemia,vitamin and nutritional deficiencies,thyroid dysfunction, stress, anxiety,worries,travelling,any other internal disease,certain drugs.... ..etc. Poor hygiene and poor nutrition may also be responsible for telogen effluvium. You should consult dermatologist for the firm diagnosis. He might advise neccessary investigations to find out the causes.I would like to advise you to take biotin 10 tab daily for few months and apply mild steroid lotion on scalp at night daily.. If you have dandruff use anti dandruff shampoo containing ketoconazole. For hair oiling and shampoo,herbal preparation may be used.Have patience and take long term treatment..for the good result.I hope this would help you.Thanks..Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ","my age is 30. weight is 60. height is 5.4.i have a hair fall. its to much badness n falling n also damage n dry. also short. i did alot treatment but always improve for the temporary after same problem come. also expend lot of money but never come quality n effective result. please do help me. i want beautiful, same like before 6 n 7 before. thank you" -173815,What is the cause and treatment for dizziness?,You should start​ physiotherapy that will help you a lot and affcourse you should use muscle relaxers and painkiller ,HHi my name is prashant...four years back I was suffering from slip disc problem....when I do too much of household work my back pains a lot...now two months back I had a severe neck pain and even my hands pained a lot. I was told that it was sponilytis..now occasionally my neck also pains.how can I keep my back and neck strong for the next of my life -230762,"Suggest medication for red, itchy, swollen patches on penis shaft after using baby oil while masturbating","Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Masturbation and losing weight has no connection. Its false belief.In fact people have many false belief as for masturbation. Masturbation never harms anybody, nor it causes loss of weight.Masturbation has some advantage. It will satisfy your desire, clear the mind and makes person more efficient to work.In my advice you should not think of withdrawing the masturbation. Instead you can think for the gaining weight by exercise and good diet.Regular daily exercise and high protein diet can help in gaining weight.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ",hi i m 24 yrs old i m masturbating last four yrs may it is more than that but now its got habbit of doing daily bcoz this masturbating my body got weak and i m became thin just weighing 50 kg and my friends teases me looking my personalty . plz help to stop this masturbating and i also want to gain weight more than 58 kg within 2months so plz help me...... -66999,Can molluscum on penile shaft cause bumps if oral sex is practiced?,Your backpain could be due to lupus itself or due to osteomyelitis (bone infection). Consult your rheumatologist for further management. ,"Hello, My name is Lori and I am 40 yrs old. I was diagnosed with Lupas about 5 yrs ago.I have had a severe MRSA infection in my nose ( I am a RN). Since then I have been getting multiple MRSA infections on my face.Right now I have 3.I also have SEVERE back pain. Could this be related?" -228734,What is the solution for pain/irritation in my right testicle and tightness in buttock?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your query health issues.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query the reply of your query is-Yes,Axiron does lead to nausea.But in the absence of other information,I would suggest you to go for Physician Consults.As the facts could be different from what you submitted.So looking in to the sensitive complaint of yours,I would suggest you to rule out-GI and other causes by Consulting and investigating with Physician.It would be prudent to have physical Check from Consulting Physician before planning further investigations and treatment for it.Other causes need to be ruled out in any case.Do's -suggested for your case-Check with Family Physician and thereafter with Consulting Physician if need beTab PPI-Penaprazole -1 x at 6 Pm would reduce nausea.Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors,till you verify with your attending doctors..-Other causes need to be verified with your family GP doctor and with Specialist doctors, as the facts may be different what you submitted.-For this Second opinion from PCP-or Gp doctor and if need be with Physician-is needed who would do proper investigation after proper physical assessment to resolve your health issues.-for early recovery-please follow above do's which would resolve your complex health issues.Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ",I started axiron a month ago two pumps daily. After a month I started getting nauseous. I came off of it for a few weeks and started again yesterday. Today I am nauseous again and getting a metallic taste in my mouth. If the nasea will get beter over time I am willing to work through it. -160524,What could be the reason for having strong pain between my shoulder blades?,It sounds like you are suffering from stiff person syndrome more common in females could be caused by several causestriggered by severe emotional stress vitamin B12 deficiencies autoimmune where anti bodies against nerve protein Amphiphysin formed or neural chemical Glutamic acid decarboxylase deficiencyit could be feature of lung or breast cancersmuscular tetanyor epilepsy or focal seizures it is good to see your doctor to get investigated muscle relaxants like baclofenvitamin B12 and Bcomplexcalcium and Vitamin Danti epileptic medicines gabapentineor IV immunoglobulins or immune modulating drugs all are helpful and should be prescribed by your doctor based on the cause of your symptoms.psychosocial support and counseling would be helpful wish you good luck. ,so i havent been getting enough rest.i was driving home from work when all of a sudden i had to pull over do to feeling being constricted and hot and my arms and legs were going tingly and numb. and my hands started jerking and stiffing up and i couldnt relax it. -81496,"Racing heart rate, shaking hands, weak knees. History of bladder problems, kidney stones. Advise?","Hola. Liver pathology , gallbladder pathology and kidney pathology are the diagnoses to consider.The sensitive test to detect pathologies of these three organs is the ultrasound.As you also feel tired and have pain, is necessary to be examined and make the ultrasound as soon as possible to establish diagnosis and right treatment.I wish you good health.(In case the answer would have been useful please indicate this) ","I have a history of bile duct stenosis with elevated LFTs and pain as is typical with gallstones. I do not have gallstones. Over the past four weeks, I have become very lightheaded, dizzy and nauseous at times, with tender swollen lymph glands and increased tiredness. The vice-like pain around my ribs is constant - unaffected by eating - and causes me to have a cough when lying flat. I now also have shoulder tip pain and a dull ache over my left kidney region. Any advice?" -214886,Is Oxycodone and Cipralex contraindicative?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The neck pain can be a referred pain from the infected or abscessed wisdom tooth. The other possible cause of neck pain could be from the inflamed lymphnodes secondary to tooth infection. Consult a oral physician to rule out these causes. For the abscessed tooth you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling. After taking the course of antibiotics, you ca get the tooth treated with RCT or extraction. i hope my answer will help you, take care.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hello. I was just told I have an abscess tooth that needs to be removed. it is in a tooth that had a root canal and I do not have any pain in my mouth or face. However, I have been having pain in my neck for the last few weeks. Any posibility they are connected? Thanks so much." -97513,Have a lump on the right forearm near the elbow,"Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! I congratulate on you for the basic healthy steps you have already taken to prevent the complications!It was very correct to keep her hand elevated and press ice on it.Further I would suggest not to move the joint or immobilise it for 2/3 days and not to rub it!the lump would disappear by 3/7 days.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your wife good health. ",My wife slipped and fell today And as she fell she threw her hand against a door (the top side) and since then there is a lump under the akin that formed of blood she is keeping it elevated and had put a cold pad on it for a while When will the lump go away? -33618,Is there any chance of pregnancy even after tubal ligation?,"hello..thanks for trusting the healthcare magic doctors for ur health related queries.I guess ur concern is about..chances of getting pregnant even after tubal ligation.my straight forward answer is..YES..there is chances..BUT VERY LESS.chances of getting pregnant after tubal ligation is depends on the method by which tubal ligation was done. chances of failure of tubal ligation is more with laparoscopic methods then the open method(laprotomy). but u didn't give info regarding this, so it's difficult for me to comment on this.if pregnancy occurs after tubal ligation,then chances of ectopic pregnancy(when pregnancy occurs in another site other than the womb) is high.with the above discussion u can try out my suggestions-1. if u r in doubt then do urinary pregnancy test,tis test kit is avaible at ur medical stores at affordable price,do it urself, if it negative then nothing to worry.2. if it is positive then visit to nearby gynecologist.he/she can guide you.3. if everything is normal, then try to take extra precautionary methods during or after sex like use of condom, ejaculation outside the vagina, i-pill use etc.I hope the above information is useful, informative and helpful for u.regards- Dr sudha rani panagar ",I am 33 years old and I ve been off of my period for over a week. Since I ve been off my period my boyfriend and I have been having sex and now I m spotting light red blood is there a chance I could be pregnant even tho my tubes have been tied since 2007? -155055,What causes foot pain and swelling in the knee post an injury?,"Hi, It could be a ligament tear or foreign body in the joint. Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",i injured my left shoulder at work i went to the hospital and they did an x-ray and said that i just banged it and to ice it down. now 3 days later my shoulder pops and cracks when i rotate it sometimes sending a twinge down the back of my arm shoulder feels week and tired when i use it -210891,What causes water bowel movement in an infant?,HIThanks for posting your query to HCM . I definitely agree with you . Mild Mental retardation doesn't require him to be put in special school . But teaching him in normal school requires good dedication from the teachers which may be difficult to get as it puts more work on teachers . Also your child may feel that he is not as smart as his friend and may push him into depression . So these factors also needs to be considered . What I advise is you can teach him at home for 1-2 years and then put him to a normal school . ,"I have a son aged 6 years 3 months. We have consulted a psychiatrist for IQ testing. Based on the IQ score of 70 my son was diagnosed as Mild Mentally Retardant (MMR) and the doctor advised to join my son in a special school. But we are not sure to accept it. He might be having some difficulties in social behaviour and problem solving, but he is good at languages (writing alphabets), playing, doing skill based activities, playing with toys." -97491,What causes lumps bleeding with the skin peeling off leaving a sore skin?,"HiThanks for your query.Based on your query, my opinion is1. The lump on your forehead may be due to cystic swelling which is infected. This might be causing pain and headache.2. You can go for excision of the lesion to know the true nature of lesion.3. Sore eyes may be infection/ inflammation of conjunctiva causing conjunctivitis. Antibiotic drops will help for this.4. Headache may be related to vision problems or conjunctivitis. Take analgesics, it will settle.Hope this helps.Regards ",Hi had a sore left eye an headache an when shakes my head could feel something moving it went away an 2 days later I saw a lump an my head above me left eyebrow to the right side an got headache only around the area it s really hard like its part of my skull it doesn t move it s sore when touch it -201000,What causes red lump on back of leg?,Hi...umbilical hernia is not reported to be familial. Do not worry it.What your son is having could be a colic.This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to drink milk will gulp in air too. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief.The two best ways to relieve this distress is - 1. Do not put the baby in lying position after feeding till the baby burps out the swallowed air.2. If still crying - put the baby in prone position and keep patting the back gently so that the baby passes off the flatus and gets relieved.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,Hi my baby boy is almost one month now he weighed at birth 9 lbs and 23 inches. his belly button has not yet settled indide and is very swollen. i feel he is colic baby with lots of gas has he tries all day to push with pressure he is a breastfed baby. my daughter had umbilical hernia could my son have the same and will he need surgery? -50674,What causes recurrent tremors in the hands while on BP medication?,Hi ThereAfter going through your query i understand your concern.I would like to tell you that there are multiple causes of cardiomegaly ( enlargement of heart) and are managed accordingly. But as for the pain in left side of the chest radiating to left arm can be because ongoing angina.Its recommended to get her ECG and echocardiography done and personally consult a cardiologist for further management.Hope to have been helpful.Kind RegardsDr. Navneet Bansal ,"at present , I have an elderly relatives who is over the age of 80, recently diagnose with a heart problem and an enlarged heart. Presently she is experiencing dizziness , a pain on the left side of her chest under her breastbone and pain on her left arms for the past couple of days now.she stills walk strong but please let me know if the end is near." -140389,What causes back pain post a slipped disc?,"HIWell come to HCMIf this was the history of fall and you have not done any x-ray study then it is advisable to get done the x-ray of injured part, till then this can be treated with Tab Diclofenac 50 mg sustain released once in day, if x-ray is unremarkable the physiotherapy would be the best option for this, take care. ","Half a year ago I was on a trampoline and landed on my head, my back snapped backwards and my lower back hurt for about two weeks before it went away. Now whenever I do exercises like deadlifts the lower back pain comes back in the evening and goes away the next day. What should I do about this?" -109234,Suggest treatment for chest congestion and chronic cough,"Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ecg and 2d echo should be done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. It is most likely to be a cardiac event. Consult a cardiologist at the earliest.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I ve been having chest pains randomly for the past month. The pain along with pain in my lower jaws plus numness and pain down my right arm leaving my arm tingling. The pains last about 1 min never more than two. I may have 2 or 3 in a row. Sometimes I may have them throughout the day, staying in bed. Other tim s itbmay be just 3-6 a day at different times. It seems like stores and walking too much brings them on. I did have swelling in my legs but am now taking a water pull by prescription. The swelling has stopped. I take collestetol med and high blood pressure med. I think my body is telling me that I have blockage in my arteries. I m more tired than usual and this has just happened over the last two weeks. Its very obvious that I am not my usual energetic self. I feel weak too. I ve also been constipated." -139570,Suggest treatment for severe back and shoulder pain,"it might be coccydynia since pressure is coming on tail bone apply icepack for 10-15 mins twice dailyApplying heat or a hot pack to the area after the first few days.Avoiding sitting for prolonged periods, or placing any pressure on the area, as much as possible.A custom pillow to help take pressure off the coccyx when sitting. Some find a donut-shaped pillow works well, and for others it is not the right shape and still puts pressure on the coccyx. Many prefer a foam pillow that is more of a U-shape or V-shape (with the back open so nothing touches the coccyx). Any type of pillow or sitting arrangement that keeps pressure off the coccyx is ideal.If the tailbone pain is caused or increased with bowel movements or constipation, then stool softeners and increased fiber and water intake is recommended.avoid forward bendingavoid driving and traveling for long distancedo back execises tooStretching. Gently stretching the ligaments attached to the coccyx can be helpful. A physical therapist, chiropractor, physiatrist or other appropriately trained healthcare practitioner can provide instruction on the appropriate stretches.Ultrasound. Physical therapy with ultrasound can also be helpful for pain relief.mild manipulation will also helpstake care hope you get better soon follow this ","Hi there, I have extreme pain and pressure feeling in my tailbone area as well as my right lower back. I have had an Xray, MRI and bone scan and nobody can see anything wrong. I have had this pain for about 8 months and it is not getting any better only worse? Please help." -3957,Why does the microalbuminuria value fluctuate?,"Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See, it can vary from laboratory to laboratory. Moreover, timings do not affect it as it is a spot sample. Since your report is persistently declining it is a good thing. A rising level of microalbumin is of a problem and this might needs an evaluation. In your case, it is reducing and it is good. I would recommend you to keep your blood sugar and blood pressure under well control and there is nothing to worry about. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am a diabetic. My microalbumin rates are fluctuating. When I was first diagnosed it is around 200 for the first time, 118 for the second time, 40 for the third time, 120 for the fourth time and 27 for the fifth time. Why these are values are varying? Can you suggest the best time to give urine sample for microalbuminuria spot test? I am using Rosuvastatin 20 mg and for diabetes Istamet 500 mg in the morning and Gluformin 500 mg at night. My FBS is 118 and PPBS 137 mg/dL. I am very much worried about the problem and I am not getting proper sleep due to this tension." -85809,What causes hepatitis-c and raised SGPT?,"Hi thanks for asking question.Sgpt and sgot are enzymes alt and ast that are present in liver hepatocytes...So whenever liver is affected they are liberated in blood through sinusoids and enzymes high in blood.You have borderline elevation of enzymes.So you might have fatty liver like conditionIf you are overweight loose weight .Alcohol excess intake avoided...Low fat diet taken...Use only good oils like canola , sunflower etc....Use less oil in cooking.Regular exercise done....Cheese, fried food, junk food , non veg taken very much less....Hope your concern solved....Dr.Parth ",Hi my Biochemistry report says my SGOT is 41.0 and SGPT is 85.0..... what does that stand for and what effect is it making in my body and what do I need to avoid in terms of food and beverages and which part of the body is it affecting and how serious is the above figure.... -212634,Suggest treatment for swollen and painful gums,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...There can be many reasons of pain in flossing after flossing1. Incorrect Flossing technique - If you are using wrong flossing technique and you are applying more force , this can cause damage to gums over time. You should gently floss your teeth2 Sensitivity of teeth- sometimes flossing exposes your teeth to saliva and food stuff. A clear possibility of this is when you have plaque on the teeth surface.3.Gum disease- If you have a severe case of gum disease such as periodontal disease, your gums will recline and expose your teeth even further. When this happens, it is normal to experience more pain when you floss because you are cleaning the inner parts of the teeth and gum that weren’t previously exposed to open conditions.4.Dental/ gum abscessIf the pain persist, see a dentist immediately for professional treatment.Don't worry you would be fineHoping your query is solved. ","Hi, i flossed an area of my mouth which i had never flossed before (in between the last and second to last back molar) and now my gum is hurting when i chew, i initialy thought it was the tooth but then realised it was the gum area, should i be concerned or is it normal?" -234550,What could be the reason for having unbearable pain and swelling in my vein after the circumcision?,"Hello,,Masturbation is normal after puberty. It is one type of sexual function. But if person has to masturbate frequently and/or causing any troubles then it is a matter of concern. Frequent masturbation is reflection of deep seated tension, stress, or high sexual desire. Homeopathy is very much helpful in this type of cases.Homeopathic treatment is based on total understanding of patient on physical and mental level. And that's why detail history of patient is needed for proper homeopathic treatment. Your problem can be cured permanently with homeopathy.So consult to good classical homeopath nearby you or contact us.Have a better health. ","dear sir i continuously masturbated from last 15 years, so my semen have thin and now when i masturbated i feel pain in my lest testis with pain feel on left side heap(thigh). kindly solve my problem. how i increased sperm, how i get rid from masturbation. thanking you" -214750,Can pain due to ulcer cause fever?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain and pimple in your gums could be because of the pericoronal flap infection of the gums around the wisdom tooth. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. This will affect your fetus. Do not take any medication with out prescription, do not get exposed to radiations. If i am your treating doctor, i would have prescribed amoxicillin 5oomg tid for 3 days and paracetamol 500mg. do saline gargling. After you deliver your baby, you can get a radiograph to decide whether tooth can be saved or removed. ","I am 20 weeks pregnant and have had a lot of bleeding from my gums, I was trying to ignore it cause I was told it was normal but Ive had a pain in the back of my mouth for two days and finally looked around and saw what looked like a pimple where my wisdom teeth used to be. Can this effect my baby?" -73528,Can ubq 500 help in primary infertility?,"hai,first treat your poly cystic ovarian disease with proper medication and lifestyle management.because PCOD will lead to hormonal imbalance and influence your ovulation so regularity in menstrual cycle get altered.so you have irregularity in cycle.(3 month,2 month cycle) proper medication with lifestyle management will solve your PCOD problem.recent studies shows practicing yoga will be beneficial in regularizing your cycle and proper functioning of ovaries. kindly consult a gynaecologist to treat your condition.thank youhope i answered your query ","hello doctori am from bangalore i have married for 6 yrs but couldnt conceive because of pcod i tried lots of treatment but nothing worked i left everything i get my periods every 3 months on its own and stop on its own, but some time it goes on and on for more than 20 days what should i do" -61158,Is it due to infection there is shrinkage of body after having a swelling?,"Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-:1)As per your history is concerned you had muscle weakness since age 29 and now you are 43 and it was due to spinal cord tumor for which you did surgery this year but i am in doubt why did you delay in surgery,if you had done it before then you may not have this situation today.2)secondly you are saying that you have fresh tumor till now inside anterior horn cell inside brain so it also should be removed and its tissue should be examined for the type of tumor.3)It is a very toe case if you can share your MRI report i can give you a nice suggestion.I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks, ",i am 48 years old male. i had schwannoma tumor at d11 and d12 surgically removed this year. i have weakness in my legs not able to walk or stand since the age of 29. muscle wasting is also there. upper portion is completely normal. emg test reveals lesion at anterior horn cell level affecting lower limbs. currently undergoing physiotheraphy. what is the problem and is there any cure -57247,How to manage severe mood swings following a heart attack?,"Hi there , welcome to HCMWell the very first thing that I'd like you to do is calm down , just relax for a bit.Yes resting HR of 105/min is definitely tachycardia but that doesn't mean you need to be so panicky. Also average BP of 141/93MMHG can be just normal for some individuals. These are just clinical findings which needs to be thoroughly evaluated thoroughly before coming down to some conclusion. First of all just get a 12Lead ECG done (preferably with long lead II), also please attach it here so that I can comment further Please don't panic and try to understand that Tachycardia can be there even in a otherwise healthy individual, doesn't necessarily mean that you're having a heart condition.But my advice in this case would be to get a proper metabolic work-up done(CBC, Serum Electrolytes , Thyroid Function Test, ESR along with 12Lead ECG off course ) before coming down to any conclusionThanks a lot for contacting HCM , let me update further in your next follow-up ","i have a resting pulse rate of 105 is that ok?and my doctor took my blood pressure three times today to get a average it was 141 over 93and he said i have a tachycaridio i was that much in a panic i didnt understand what this ment, could you help and explain to me please. am i ok or do i have a heart condition" -163999,How to treat partially broken ligaments?,"Hello, I have studied your case.MRI may show tear in rotator cuff around shoulder.Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start IFT ,or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.You may need to take rest for early healing.Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.If not relieved arthroscopic treatment will help.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take careRegards Dr Vaibhav ","Hi I have been going to the doctors now for 2 years trying to find answers. I have a lot of pain in my left shoulder blade, under my arm shoulder, and side of breast. Some times it is a stinging burning like it is on fire pain also with numbness. I have had blood work, cat scans, ultrasound, x rays, mammograms, MRI done this pass Monday. Results of MRI is no tears but lots of imflammation. I have a fullness feeling with it under arm and in shoulder blade. I can t get it across to doctor that the shoulder blade is hurting me to the point of not hardly being able to take it. What do you think could be going on.. All I have been given is tramadol 50 mg which doesn t do a thing for it. I also had a cortisone shot in the actual shoulder which helped should a little but didn t nothing for the shoulder blade or under arm and breast pain." -162267,What causes severe pain on the outer leg and contractions of muscles or tendons?,"since four months you didn't have your period and you are PCOD so you need to get yourself examined by a gynac,also she might suggest ultrasoundHope you find this helpful,in case you can contact me any time ","i have polycyctic ovarian syndrome and havent had a period for 4 months until now , however i seem to be having large clumps of what seems to be bloodbut looks and feels like small sacs of skin clumped together also i dont usually get pain when i have a period but im having excruciating stabbing pains through my lower tummy and back ... should i be worried ?" -71597,What does the following follicular study report suggest?,"Hello,There is good and effective medicine for PCOD (Polycystic ovary disease) in Ayurveda, like Streevyadhihar Ras, Bijapusti Ras, Ghritakumari and many more.Consult any Ayurveda doctor nearby you or consult me online at Srijan Ayurveda clinic Bilaspur Chhattisgarh or call me on +918818805637.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Naveen Kumar Kaushik ","i am 38 years old with polycystic ovaries, trying to conceive. i am taking progyluton today is day 6th day on progyluton. last ultrasound on 9th april showed small cyst in both ovaries 9 in right and 7 in left ovary. how to get rid of cyst. will progyluton help in normal ovulation???" -199349,What causes fever and ear ache in a child?,"Hello little child! Thank you for writing us here. Pain at night is most likely because of improper digestion of food. I would suggest you to take dinner little early and don't go to bed straight away okay? Walk for at least 30 minutes so the food is digested properly. And also don't drink water immediately after finishing off your meals. Wait for 10 minutes at least then have water. You'll be alright so don't worry :)Best regards,Dr Gunjan ",I keep getting a mild pain in my stomach at night and only at noght its really annoying me and sometimes it can be really bad I have been given many bits of medication and they have never worked and blood tests and nothing has cropped up also i am getting an ultra sound scan tomorrow and I am 12.... -6656,I found a red tissue growth in my extracted wisdom tooth socket. What is it?,"Hello. 1. It looks like a piece of surrounding gum or gingival tissue remaining after extraction. 2. I wanted to know when did you notice this for the first time? Was it not there right after extraction, or did you not notice? 3. From photograph/your attachment, it does not look like anything major. (attachment removed to protect patients identity). 4. If you feel pain or sensitivity in it, I would suggest you consult your dentist. He will remove it from the site, and it will not interfere any more. 5. Just keep a notice of whether it is increasing or decreasing in size or any color changes. 6. Avoid very hot and spicy food at least from that side for some time. 7. Report me if you notice any changes. Follow up after a week. ","Hello doctor, I got my wisdom tooth extracted a few weeks ago, and I am concerned about a piece of red tissue growth in my socket. I am not sure if it is just a new forming tissue. Please clarify." -115180,Is taking fish oil capsule late the night before the VAP test advisable?,"HiIf you have an ongoing pregnancy after using Misoprostol, the risk of having a baby with fetal malformations is increased. However, this risk is small, less than 10 in 1000. Ultrasound scan, sometimes called the mid-pregnancy or anomaly scan, is usually carried out when you're between 18 and 21 weeks pregnant.This scan can be done for further assessment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician ","i took 8cytotec to abort my baby...then,nothing happens i only have little spot.i gone to tvu ultrasound and the baby isa alive and in 7wks,now,i want to have the baby but im worried that my baby could have a disformalities or being an abnormal when she or he comes out????pls, wat should i do?" -247131,Is it dangerous to use marijuana and thc pills to manage pain after surgery?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your problems are more generalized and need physical examination to be done to look for, if you have any problems. I can't just vaguely tell you that you have these problems. Kindly get laryngoscopy done to see your throat. Do you have any anxiety or tension? If so, these somatic pain syndromes are common and are so generalized. Kindly evaluate yourself with a psychiatrist, if you have any mental problems. Feel free to ask any questions, if you have any doubts. I hope this info helps you sort out your problems. ","I have had really bad back and rib pains starting from my chest to under my arms around to my back and ribs, also I have had really bad headaches and it hurts to move my neck, every time I cough my lower stomach starts to ache along with my throat and head. My throat hurts and my tonsils are swollen with a lump growing off my left tonsil. I have been very tired and throwing up a lot." -6680,Does tingling in my hands and legs mean carpal tunnel syndrome or ALS?,"Hi. These symptoms do not look like ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Moreover, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has been established in your reports. Anxiety and CTS are more than enough to cause these symptoms. So, my recommendation is that you should start on Pregabalin 75 mg along with Nortriptyline 10 mg once at night time for two weeks.The response to medicine would confirm the diagnosis. I hope it helps you. If you have any further query, please ask me. For more queries consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ","Hello doctor, I have tingling in my hands for a few years, and now I am feeling tingling off and on in my feet and legs with occasional inner tremors. I had all my blood work done to test for diabetes, thyroid, vitamin deficiency, CMP and CBC all came back normal. I had an MRI of the brain that came back normal and an EMG/NCV that showed severe carpal tunnel in both hands. I am currently on Metoprolol and Metformin. I also suffer from anxiety. My question is could these be a sign of ALS? I am terrified of that. Could this EMG report show carpal tunnel to be mistaken for ALS? Would ALS show on this test? I also have my report to include the EMG test." -193124,Can rhabdomyosarcoma tumor be removedsafely?,"Hi, From the history provided, it looks like lesions in peri-ventricular white matter which may be the reason for delayed walking in your child. There are many conditions that may cause walking and talking problem (Global developmental delay) such as muscle related problem, Nerve related problem or could be due to brain injury during birth (perinatal asphyxia leading to cerebral palsy). At present I would advise you to go for speech therapy as advised by your pediatrician and get a baseline hearing test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician ","hello doc.my daughter is 6yr old.she was unable to walk at the age of2.i took out MRI which says non myelination of peri ventricular white matter at the face of bilateral occipital horns .what this prob is actually called,is it a disorder?now she understands everything can walk but has a prob in talking,does she needs a speech therapy?her paediatric told me to give her this therapy ,what do u suggest." -55345,What causes light headedness while bending and standing up?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is quite normal to talk with yourself when you live alone. Loneliness is just a normal condition and human beings are accustomed to living in the society with each other. It is normal to need to talk to someone during the day. Being alone, you try to do it to yourself. But you have nothing to worry about, as you are very conscious of doing this. If this helps you feel better, you can continue doing this. Otherwise, I would recommend going out and try to socialize with someone (a neighbor, an old friend, in a place for old people like a bar or homecare). Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri ","I'm 80 years old, female, five feet six inches tall, weigh 150 pounds and have no serious health problems other than a slightly elevated cholesterol level for which I take medication. I live alone and wonder if I should be worried if I sometimes talk to myself." -245022,What is the best vitamin-mineral therapy for tardive dyskinesia ?,and also the way you get dizzy when you stand up suggests some vaso-vagal/other postural hypotension causing problems. Please consult a physician first. I have not heard of such kind of symptoms as a psychiatrist before. ,"I am a 30 year old white male living in newfoundland, Canada. This issue has happened a few times now and its starting to scare me. This happens when I am in bed and just dozing off but not quite asleep. It feels like I am really really high and an intense pressure pushes on my head from the inside out. The whole feeling is that intense I feel like I might die. As soon as I open my eyes it all goes away and don t usually happen again. But the last time this happened as soon as I closed my eyes it happened again and again. It was really hard to keep my eyes open. And it seemeed to get more intense each time. I m afraid I m not gonna be able to open my eyes next time and I don t know what will happen. Also just about every time I stand up I get Really dizzy and get the same pressure in my head only not as intense. This lasts for only a couple seconds but happenens quite often. I have never had any medical problems associated with this and as a result have not seeked medical advise yet. I hope you can explain to me what is going on and how I can prevent this. Thank you" -16810,How can I cure syphilis through medication?,Hi. Please continue treatment with a dermatologist only. There is no medical degree which qualifies one to be a sexologist. Penicillin is the most definitive treatment for syphilis but get the allergy test done before taking the full treatment. Apply Mupirocin ointment twice a day on the ulcer. Continue your doctor's treatment as he or she is examining you in-person so is the best judge for the line of management. For more information consult a HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist ,"Hi doctor, I have the first stage of syphilis. I came to know about this last month. From the past three weeks, I am under treatment and taking Doxycycline 100 mg capsule twice a day. I took this medication for 15 days. Yesterday, I had a blood test done for VDRL and my value is reactive (1:4). Also, the ulcer on my penis head has not yet healed. I was asked to apply povidone-iodine 10 % ointment on the ulcer. Should I go for Penicillin treatment? I got tested for HIV 1 and 2 tests and CMIA a month back with a value of 0.15 and before ten days, the value was 0.13. Currently, I am consulting a dermatologist. Should I switch to sexologist for syphilis treatment? Also, please suggest what diet should I follow to overcome this disease?" -228017,How to control varicocele?,"HelloThanks for query ..Based on the facts that you have posted your recent semen analysis has revealed you to have Oligospermia and Asthenospermia meaning there by that your sperm count and percentage of active grade one motile sperms is lower than normal range of WHO standards .To have Oligospermia and Asthenospermia is very common problem and can be cured.Following measure will help to increase sperm count and sperm motility . 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday4) Avoid alcohol and smoking.Dr.Patil.. ","i m a 38 yr guy having two sons. 15 days ago i got the siemen analysis done for low quantity of ejaculation.The report opined Mild oligospermia with mild asthenospermia.My height is 5'5"" an presently i weigh 82 kgs (hypothroid).Please tell me whether this is a very serious problem, can it be cured by medicine itself or any other medical examination is necessary?" -49162,What does this EKG report indicate?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No these are not related . I have seen many trauma cases with blood in sinuses without elevation of blood . Some times decongestant drugs as Phenylephrine are given for sinus problem and it may rise blood pressure . Just take proper medication for blood pressure. With regards Dr varinder joshi ,"My mom is complaining about the pain in the one side of her face particularly in the forehead down to half side of the nose and cheeks and told about the itching of her gums also in the side of the face. we checked with Nose, Ears and Throat Specialist and found blood in the sinus glands. Her blood pressure is shooting up, could this be related?" -17273,Please suggest some medicines for my wife's UTI and hematuria.,Hi. Revert with more information to a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hi doctor, My 31 year old wife got UTI and hematuria last year, which got resolved after medication. Today she started having UTI symptoms like frequent urination with burning and pain. Please suggest some medicines." -80693,"UTI turned into kidney infection, treated with antibiotics. Having ciprofloxacin. Reddish brown discharge after sex. Cure?",Dear madamI dont think it is due to kidney infection sine you are having complaint of discharge it might be due to uterine infectionYou are adviced to get ultrasound abdomen and kub to exclude the diagnosisConsult your doctor and check for evidence of any abcess in the brest. You can confirm it by mammogram.Select a broad spectrum tissue penetrating antibiotics and look for the improvementsThanks ,I had periods in august and sept but sept lasted 3 days boobs are sore since august 15th. 2 days ago I had scant brown discharge for about 4 hrs n then stopped 9 days before period due I have a kidney infection n this morning I opened my eyes n my boobs were so dang sore my lower back feels as if imma break in 2......and my tubes are tied -63577,"Are headache, drowsiness and muscular pain signs of chikungunya?","Hi,It seems that he might be having viral fever which remains for some time.Let us wait for blood report to come.After report we will have good clue about his fever.After report go for treatment accordingly.give him light diet and plenty of water.ok and take care. ","My son is experiencing neck pain/sensitivity, fever, and headache. I took him to the walk-in, but they said they were baffeled . They did order a CBC and SED rate bloodwork for him, but need to wait on results. He is 17 years old. Any thoughts on what this could be?" -87138,"What causes gallbladder surgery pain with a bile duct cut, nausea, pyrosis?","Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is possible that your husband was having cholecystitis at that time. This is an inflammation of gall bladder wall and appears with thickening on ultrasound scan.If there is no stones or sludge then it is acalculous cholecystitis and is a result of other medical or surgical illness. In an emergency, surgery is life saving measure to prevent gangrene. If it is mild then medical treatment might be continued and if patient does not have recurrent symptoms then surgery might be avoided. Please do not worry. ","My husband had an ultrasound of his gallbladder.... there were no stones, but they said he had thickening of the lining ... He has altered his diet and he is experiencing no pain at this time. What does thickening of the lining mean and will it require surgery to remove his gallbladder" -158864,What causes persistent knee pain post surgery?,"Hello,What I can infer from your complaints is that you may be having symptoms of cervical spondylosis with radiation of pain to your left arms and left leg. It's unlikely that the injury may have occurred due to you carrying your wife. I would suggest you consult an orthopedic surgeon so that he can examine and suggest treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar ","For the last two years, off and on I have had major pain on my left side of the body. It started after my wife died in my arms and every since that day I have been in pain. The pain starts from my lower neck all the way down to my left foot. Here lately I had some major pain from left shoulder, under my left arm, on my left chest and on my lower side on my left. What is causing this? Can this be from my wife pulling on me while she was dying?" -72484,What does my semen analysis report indicate?,"HelloWelcome to HCM.I can understand your concerns.I would advise your husband to take tablet paternia twice a day for 3-6 months. The active ingredients in this are lycopene, CO-Q10, zinc and carnitine. These compounds are know to improve sperm count and morphology.You can also IUI. The success rate for IUI is 5-20 percent.He should keep taking paternia tablets even if you go for IUI.Consult an infertility specialist.Hope this helps.Thanks ","i,m married for past 1.5yr.but i'm nt conceived.recently visitd gynec and got fw test done.all my reports are normal but problem is my husbands semen has 15million sperms.doc advised us to go for iui.i'm 26 and he is 28.is there any medicines to correct his sperm count? or wat will be sucess rate after iui?" -169087,What causes pricking sensation and numbness in toe?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","Hi, I was playing football with a friend and when I went to catch the ball I ended up slipping. I landed on my side with my arm between me and the ground. I now have a major pain when I bend my arm fully or straighten it. The same goes for my knee. I also have a pain in my forearm as well but can move everything fine. Should I be concerned with this?" -152952,What causes pelvic contractions and pain?,"Hello,Your symptoms seem to be related to the workout. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. I recommend to rest and avoid activities that can trigger the symptoms. If the pain continues, you can do an X-ray of the neck for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dorina GurabardhiGeneral & Family Physician ","I am 20 years old 5 6 115 pounds. i had a injury to my neck in november where i fell in my head with all of my body weight going on to it. i havent done much that requires those muscles since the incident. and i did some workouts for the army yesterday. i woke up this morning and couldnt move my neck, when i finally got it to move i have had shooting pains up and down my spine all day and a constent headache. should i seek medical assitance right away?" -123715,"Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea. Diabetic, insulin dependent. CT scan shows enlarged spleen and liver",hi thanks for your question.you need to urgently see doctor.based on my experience i usually admit such patients and start them on intravenous fliuds normal saline or ringers lactate because severe diarrhoe causes dehydration.While on fluids i always do investigation like stool analysis etcHope i answered your question. ,"I had extreme upper abdominal right side pain that radiated into back. It was found my wbc 14.8 thou, ddimer 4,000 & eosinophil of 21.9%. I have had severe pain off and on, and sometimes when I have the pain I will vomit & pain will get better. I also started severe diarrhea 2 days after the pain,started that doesnt respond to max dose of immodium" -242709,"Teenager. Depression due to break up of relationship, withdrawal, lack of interest, no appetite. On fludac. Right medicines?","DearWe understand your concernsI went through your description. ADD means attention deficit disorder. I would like to tell you that ADD is not a disease but just a mental disorder which is to be cleared by correcting the neural activity.Psychotropic medications never corrects the neural activity, but shuts down it partially. Therefore, I feel, instead of going for medication, go for psychotherapy techniques to get complete cure. Also do practice yoga and meditation to streamline your neural activities.Hope this answers your query partially. Available for further clarifications.Get well soon. ","Hello. I was diagnosed about 10 years ago with Adult ADD. I did not work for some time and did not think I needed medications. Recently I have started a new job and I am on the verge of being fired due to lack of attention to many things as well as I am unfocused all day. I need to get assistance with medications again. How can you help me or what do you suggest? Thank you, Barbra." -178859,Why do I have a weird feeling like pain in my brain?,I am sorry for your desease!Unfortunately you can use pain killer to avoid pain such as combinations between pregabalin and ketoprofen and if they are not effective you can discuss your doctor for starting petidine.Hope my answer will help you.Wish you all the bestDr Eris Ranxha ,"Hello doctor, What is the most effective cure for inoperable malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in the sacral area -- two tumors one about 5 cm and the other about 11. The patient is under-going proton radiation and I have given him androdia camphorata capsules -- six per day." -52498,Is high systolic reading a cause of concern?,"Blood pressure is normally 120/80 mmHg and if more then 140/90 considered high .If you have the above readings you need immediate lifestyles modifications like low salt diet , low fat diet and daily Excercise.If still not controlled you need medicines.cComing to effects of blood pressure i mean bad effects . It cause target organ damage like eyes , brain , heart , kidneys , blood vessels and lungs.Nay if these organs may involve if you don't control your High BP.Regards ","Hello, I have a quiery about efects of high blood pressure. A tragedy happened a week ago and since then I feel stressed. Today the doctor measured my blood pressure and it was 165/90. I will go to examinations to different doctors in a few days, but what I would like to know now is whether this high blood pressure can have an instant effect on my body or not. I am a bit afraid at the moment because of my blood pressure. (I am 20 years old, I do exercises regularly, I eat healthy food.)" -149043,Colonoscopy is required if having low blood count?,"Hi,Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection and totally curable.One year treatment should be adequate. Discuss with your doctor for multi drug resistant TBIt can be dormant in body for life or get reactivated once the immune system is down.Improvement of immune system with nutritional diet and exercise is important.Immunodeficiency diseases can reactivate the disease. However, there is no terminology of omipital TB, check the correct terminology and get back. Any further queries, happy to answer again.Dr. Prakash HM ","im17yrs old my weight is 64 k.g., height is 5 feet &under treatment for1yr but im having headach. pls, suggest me what will happen after the treatment? is omipital tubroculosis totaly curable or is there any chance of its reprtition in future?what precautios should i take because im becoming down." -102893,"What could chest pain, post coronary artery bypass grafting suggest?","Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There can be multiple reasons for this condition as gastritis , duodenitis , ulcer stomach or duodenum , bile drainage disturbances or others .* While primary relief with PPI and dietary measures ; need diagnosis with lab tests , ultrasound and upper GI endoscopy .Hope this clears your query .Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards take care . ",I have been having like start with a sweat then pressure& burning right below breast area. i get real sick vomiting.and the pain gets really bad. after i get sick and take zantac. laydown for abit get sick again and pain in my upper back left arm. and then it goes away til the next time. it happens at least 2 xs a week. had my gallbladder out last year and still having same problem. i take up to 4 zantac a day sometimes. it just comes on at anytime doesnt matter where im at. -203904,Suggest medications for fever with vomitting cough&cold in children,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","my daughter had very high fever..40 degrees last nite..she has dry red lips, very sleepy,very little movement,drunken eyes..doctor gav some antibiotics but just worried if she could be dehydrated because normally she is very active child but today she is very slack." -241249,"Suggest remedy to cure severe anxiety, nervousness in social situations and sweaty hands","HiThanks for using healthcare magicYou have panic disorder and to stop further attack, you need antidepressant like paroxetine or escitalopram with low dose benzodiazepine like clonazepam. You can consult a psychiatrist for proper mental status evaluation, that would help you to control these apprehensive thoughts. You can also try relaxation exercise to keep yourself calm or relax.Thanks ","i am a medical student , 5th year .. i 've horrible proplem .. any disease i study , i feel that i am diseased with it :(i had 2 panic attacks 5 and 3 days ago ...i think about every diseases i study all the time in terrible way ..i can't stop these thoughts .. what can i do ???!!!!!" -136478,"Cough, headache, dizziness, eye pain, nasal discharge. Due to allergies?","You could be suffering from allery or it could be even sinusitis. As you sleep, secretions accumulate in your nasal cavity and irritate the nasal mucosa which causes you to sneeze. Take a monteleukast tablet, a loratadine tablet and flixonase or duonase nasal spray-one squirt each nostril twice a day. This should help. ",Hi Dr. Samuel. I am Michael. I have been experiencing itchy nasal especially when I am asleep during the night. Due to this I often sneezes the whole night depriving me of sleep. When I start sneezing my nose gets blocked and sometimes clear mucous runs from my nose. Could this be a case of sinus or are they parasites in my nasal? Please help. Thank you. -128826,Is garlic a recommended solution to help reduce age spots on face?,"HIThank for asking to HCMThe hot fermentation is the only remedy, you can try either with hot water bag or any other device, have good day. ",Hey um so i skateboard alot and i keep landing on my hips now it looks like a have a huge lump on my side with large amounts of bruising with sharp needle pains as i move it .is there any quick home remodies i can use so i can get back into skating soon because i will go nuts without it -35366,Could insertion of penis with precum on it into vagina cause pregnancy?,"Hi, Thank for writing to us. The chances of pregnany are very rare in your case but some chances are still there. If precum contain sperm chances are there. If she is over due for her period go for home urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnany. Good luck. Regard Dr.Richa ","I am very concerned about the odds of my girlfriend being pregnant. I am a virgin, and my girlfriend is as well. The other day, however, we attempted to have sex. I put in just the head of my penis and pulled out. This was only for roughly 30 seconds. I didn't cum, and I don't know if there was any precum on my penis. I had ejaculated the day before, but I had urinated many times before then. What would you say the odds are of her being pregnant? Thank you." -125726,"Abdominal pain, prescribed paracetamol, no relief. Appendix removed. Cause of pain?","hi caroline, Pain in the right side of the lower abdomen could be related to an inflammed appendix.This also can produce a hypersensitive skin over the area and guarding.However this is only a possibility and you need to really get it confirmed.so do get evaluated by ageneral surgeon on a emergent basis. All the best ","47 yr old female. I have prickly pain on surface of my skin in my mid-lower R quadrant with an intermittient throb coming from appendix area. No rash is evident but the skin feels really itchy. If I scratch the skin, even lightly, it s more painful. This started in the night 72 hrs ago. Day 2 the prickly itch has moved laterally and posteriorly. Day 3 and now pain is throbbing from the R kidney zone, itchy prickly skin feeling from just lateral of umbilicus around to my spine , still no rash. My R quadratus lumborum has now tightened up as if it s trying to protect." -98252,What could redness in eyes with lumps in throat suggest?,"Hi ! Good evening. i am Dr Shareef answering your query.So far as you do not have any fresh neurological symptoms, there is no reason to worry. However, if the swelling increases or in case of any other symptoms like a chronic headache, or weakness in a particular area, then you might have to go for an MRI of brain and skull to rule out any other organic pathology which might not be related to your old history of fall.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","I had a fall as a child had obviously cracked my skull since there is an indention on my forehead right at the hair line. Anyway in the past month, I now have a hard lump just to right of it. It wasn t there before. My hairdresser and esthetician noticed it over the weekend and asked me about it. What is going on? I am 64 years old. No new incidents." -100099,What causes lump that swells after exercise on knee?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.No need to be concerned. Most likely this is a kind of benign soft tissues lesion. As it feels like fatty tissue, lipoma is the most probable diagnosis. This kind of lump do not turn into cancer. It can slowly grow. Doctors consult is a good idea. In case of doubts an ultrasound can be done. The lump can be removed with small incision.Hope this will help.Regards. ","Just last evening, noticed a raised area (feels like lump) at the right of left shoulder blade. Is not on the other side. Not sore to touch...not red or bruised...feels like fatty tissue under skin. Plan to get apt. with Dr. on Mon. but am concerned./faye" -31819,What should be the ruptured follicle size to have pregnancy chances?,"Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     Ruptured follicle size does not matter.2) Follicle size should be 18 mm to get pregnantYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:http://bit.ly/askdrsoumya ","i am zahra i hav the probem of pcod.my lmp was 18th jan 2011.i had dexona,cb lan and letoval.i did follicular study on 12th day of my cycle and the size of right ovary was 26,26.3,23.1 and left ovary 22.0 and endometrial thickness 9.6mm triple line.on 13th day two follicle has ruptured and two more yrt not rupture and its size is 27.9 and 24.2 .is there any possibility to concive?the sam happened last month but didnt gt prgnant.my husband has no problem.please answer to this.." -88707,What is the treatment for liver infection with abnormal SGOT results?,"Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicThe burning on urination , frequency and blood in the urine are likely due to a urinary tract infection.You should consider visiting your doctor who would likely examine your abdomen and also perform an in office urine test. Urine may also be sent to the lab for further examination.A prescription for antibiotics would be given if the infection is confirmed. Increasing fluid intake is also necessary.I hope this helps ","Hi I currently have Gaul stones and am,having to have an op to remove my bladder but this past week I've been,feeling as if I constantly need a wee but when I go its only a tiny amount it also is now hurting when I wee and I am passing more blood than wee ... Could this be to do with the Gaul stones or is it something else .. Please help what with the pain from the Gaul stones and now this is unbearable" -174494,What is the cause of tingling sensation in the head?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Those feelings that you have may be related to generalized myoclonic seizures. I would recommend checking the plasma levels of your current therapy and discussing with your doctor on the possibility of increasing the dose, in order to have a better management of seizures. A healthy lifestyle : a regular sleep, avoid caffeine or smoking, avoid alcohol intake, avoid straining physical activity, would also help avoid seizures. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","hi doctors , i have epilepsy since i was 14 , i stay in hospital for 8 days , i done every-checkup they ask or necessary they give me the pills ( Xanax , depakine-chrono 500mg ) afther many years they change it for ( epanutin* , depa. ) now im 35 i dont drink at all sometime i smoke cigarets , and i do sport , and still sometimes when i waik up in the morning to go to work if i rush still happen to me that body chack and happen it so strong that i cant contrtol it , my question is PLZ .... is there any way to get of it ? ? ?" -190999,"61 years old suffering from pancreas tumor,taking ayurvedic treatment but not satisfied with the treatment","Hi,Sherin, Thanks for query, As you are having bleeding daily for one month,it requires investigations, Consult gynaec and get examined. after physical and ultra sound examination diagnosis will be done. There are many causes,do not think of cancer.Nothing to worry, Ok and bye. ","hai, my child 11 months old now. still i am breastfeeding . I had c section. now 1 month ago I started bleeding daily 1 pad I have-to change some times spots only. is it cancer symptom can u tell me pls thanks" -200540,Suggest remedy for disturbed night sleep,"Hello welcome to HCM. Sometimes excess hair may be due to the hormonal changes that passes through mothers milk, or it may be the Lanugo. Lanugo is the tiny hairs that baby is covered in your womb throughout pregnancy. I would suggest you to visit your pediatrician and also you may have to do some hormonal test analysis for your baby in order to eliminate any hormonal disorder. ","hi... my baby is 2months young and she has lot of hairs on her body (hands, back forehead, ears, side locks n upper lips... she is becoming quiet darker also ... i m worried for her plz advice me wat to do abt it.... i ll be thankful 2 u for ur advice......." -72595,Suggest treatment for male infertility,HiICSI basically involves injecting egg with the sperm. In case where there are no sperms like in testicular failure sometimes donor insemination is advised.If you go for IVF/ICSI take around 2 months time in hand and visit before the start of your wife's periods as certain tests have to be carried out during periods. Let me know if you have any other queriesThanks ,I am married for last six years but did not have any child yet .I have zero sperm count in my semen report and my doctor friend advised me to go for ICSI. Still I am waiting for one more report so It would be clear that whether it is blockage there or testis failure . I am coming India in the last of this month and want to go for ICSI. Can you let me know when It is suitable to come with my wife in term of her periods. -171820,Is pimples along the spine normal?,"Hello, In order for accurate advice to be given more information would be needed, starting with patient sex and age, symptoms and current state, prior medical conditions, tests he's had to diagnose this clot and to determine its origin. It is such information which would allow an evaluation of whether everything has been done for him/her. Speaking in general about brain damage due to a blood clot in the brain what your doctor has told you is correct. Such brain damage is permanent. Improvement is hoped when damage is not too extensive, but it is due to the undamaged brain compensating for the damaged cells, that process requires months and it is usually a partial improvement not 100% of the previous state. It is not a question of medications, medication is prescribed mainly to prevent other clots with more severe consequences from happening in the future, little can be done for the cells permanently lost by the clot. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olsi Taka, Neurologist ",in accident my patient is unconsciouses from last 25 days .he is admitted in neuro recherch centre hospital in kolkata .doctor is saying there is clot in brain .it will take time to recover but from last 25 days situation is same. i want consult other doctor. what is ur advise -72109,Could Bravelle with menopur help in conceiving?,"Hello and welcome to HCM!I read very carefully about your situation. Apparently, your semen parameters show that it might be the problem you are not achieving pregnancy. Especially the motility is very low (only 25%). Generally, if the semen motility is under 50%, then the chances of conceiving naturally are extremely reduced as the semen can not pass the natural barriers of the female reproductive tract. Moreover, the presence of pus cells might indicate an active infection of your genital tract. However, the motility of the semen could be affected by some infections. Therefore, try to diagnose the infection and treat it and then examine your sperm motility again. If it is still low, than your chances of achieving a natural conception are very low and maybe you should go for artificial conceiving techniques.Hope it helps! Best regards! ","I am 28 and my wife is 30 and we are trying to have baby since last one and half yr I got my semen tests which showed 25% motility and count of 60 millions 2% abnormal forms seen, 4-5/hpf pus, positive fructose do we have chances of having a normal baby naturally?" -183250,"I have recently been having head and eye pain,I was told that it may be hypertension, please tell me what is it exactly !","Dear Friend, . Only Vampire bats can transmit rabies The chance of getting rabies by taking fruit bitten by bat after washing is practically nil Contact me for more information or guidance Wish you Good Reproductive & Sexual Health With Warm Regards, Dr. A CHAKRAVARTHY MBBS; MBA; (MHSc Reproductive & Sexual Medicine) Consultant, Sexual Medicine / Sexologist, TRIVANDRUM, KERALA Email: dr.a.chakravarthy@gmail.com +91 – 944 77 050 77 / 94471 55 0 77 / 99 464 2 55 77 President, International Association of Sexual Medicine www.drchakravarthy.com / www.sexual-medicine.org ","i suspect I had eaten an apple bitten by stray fruit bat due to ignorance yesterday ie., 4-1-2011. though I had chopped the bitten part and also washed fruit in water, what are the chances of my getting infected with rabies . I am in Sudan where there is literally no health care" -23311,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -13413,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -140619,What causes back pain?,Well...disc slip and knee arthriritis... For disc slip ..the conservative measures like pain medication physiotherapy can help but in the long RU. It would not help..This is surgical option..discectomy.You better consult a. Neurosurgeon .. ,"My Mother has lower back pain from last 3 months. She also has knee atheristis from last 5-6 years. MRI report of spine shows 1.is diffuse disc bulge at L5-S1 level effacing the ventral epidural fat plane and mild impression on ventral nerve roots, Though orthopadic treatment is going on from last 3 months, but hardly 10 % relief, could you please possible treatment in Allopathic or Ayurvedic" -87015,How long it will take to heal the surgical wounds after an open gall bladder removal?,Welcome at HCM... I have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns.... Based upon the history you have provided I don't think your pain is secondary to liver pathology. You should consult an orthopedic surgeon if it is developing swelling. You should not worry for your liver. Meanwhile continue with your routine chores and use acetaminophen to relieve pain and meet an orthopedic surgeon. Get your liver functions test done if you are really concerned about your liver.. Hope your query is adequately answered.. Regards Dr Saad Sultan ,"I am having pain in my left arm between my shoulder and elbow. My arm has hurt for a couple of months now and it hurts most of the time. The pain is a nagging 3 to 4 most of the time except when I m trying to dress then it is worse. Some times I feel like it may be swollen. The acupuncturist says the pain is from my liver. I slept with my arm elevated last night and woke up without pain, but hurt all day today." -179595,"Inflammation around nerves in left side, pain in neck,shoulder and arm after having bell s palsy. Any thoughts?","HIThank for asking to HCMYou family disturbances may be the cause of your daughter's health issue, you need to encourage her and make her understand that you are not having any of such problems as we have and it never be happen to you in future also, she must have loss the faith and confidence too, she must be in need of moral support, otherwise the common health problem in such age does not cause any big problem, instead your daughter must be scaring with such common problem because her other family members have certain incurable diseases, take care of her, I would advise for counselling get it done have nice day. ","my daughter has these symptoms tonsil stones, weight loss more than 25lbs, depression/anxiety, inability to focus in school (withdrew medical) multiple bowel movements daily., Her deceased dad was juvenile diabetic I have multiple sclerosis. Her older brother has ITP. She has tested negative every year for JD. She has previously been in excellent health. Lactose intolerant only. Track team muscular build until this year her 2nd year at university. I m guessing she has Celiac disease." -166270,Suggest treatment for stress fracture on foot,Hi thanks for asking question in HCM.here according to history it is most likely that you have ingrown toenail.Here is some suggestion for you.Start treatment at home as follow.Sock your toe in warm water for 4 to 5 times a day.Cotton ball that is soked in oil used to separate toe nail edge from skin.For pain relief take simple analgesic.To prevent infection apply topical antibiotic over affected area.If still you not get relief then surical treatment needed.sometime partial nail removed.I hope my suggestion will definitely help you.thanks ,"I had a soar toe and it was swollen and then one day started to bleed. When I applied pressure something came out from under my toe nail that looked like a tiny grub? What could this have been and what do I do with my toe now? Soak it, put antibiotic ointment on it?" -193250,Can citronella and eucalyptus oils be used while suffering from G6PD deficiency?,"Hello, Definitely, parents have to remain calm, and make a good healthy environment for the child at home and outside, find out the reason for his behaviour and try to resolve that, behavioural therapy and calming exercises not on just that time but on regular basis are usually helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. SHEHLA USMAN, Pediatrician ","Hello sir, My son is 10 years old. He is suffering from ODD as per doctors from last two years. He is also taking tablets for the same. He become so much angry sometime so we are so much confuse how to handle him whenever he become angry. Can you please suggest how we have to behave with him in difficult situation??" -139542,What causes lower back pain with normal urine test?,Dear patient Sudden onset of back pain with lump in lower back is mostly haematoma. Muscle spasm due to haematoma leads to stiffness and restricted movements. Other rare possibility may be psoas abscess. She should be investigated with 1.ultrasound of abdomen 2. Xray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to confirm diagnosis. Visit expert spine surgeon with report. ,My 19 yr old daughter experienced a sudden onset of lower back pain yesterday that radiated to her hips and she found it difficult to walk and was in a great deal of pain thru out the day. Tonight however she says she cannot stand up straight or bend over....she has an approx 5 range of motion but she also has a very hard lump to the left of her spine (L3-5?? area). It doesnt hurt to touch and doesn t move. It is 930 pm on fri. night....should I be taking her right in to emerg tonight? history of endometriosis and ovarian cysts. -202478,What causes pain and swelling in knees?,"Hi, you need to do a stool R/M, ultrasound abdomen. This could be infection and child should be put on antibiotics. Revert back with exact weight of child. Are there other associated symptoms like fever, cough?I hope this has helped you. If you have any more questions, i will be very happy to help you. ","8 yr old child has had intermittent abdominal pain, and heavy mucus in stool for approx 2 weeks. 3 wks ago, child finished med for ear infection. has allergies, tendency to snuff. also had severe constipation when very young, appears to stretched colon, as when he passes, it is unusually large. Should i be concerned about ibs, or possible blockage, or might it be just mucus running through his system" -52368,Suggest treatment for high blood pressure,"Hello, Bundle branch don't need any treatment at this moment. It's because of hypertensive effects on the heart, you need to control your bp and frequently monitor. It's a right decision to visit doctor. Regarding your nausea, dizziness you should check your blood pressure and pulse rate.Is it too high or low. Also, it can also be caused by gastritis and acidity problem. If you have bloating burping vomiting upper abdominal pain etc it supports gastritis as cause. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then bp med needs to be hiked up. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once..Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. ","I was told 2 years ago by a cardiologist that I hve a left bundle branch blockage. I am on blood pressue meds, that have been adjusted. Now I am experiencing some dizziness with slight nausea. I am trying to get back in to see the cardiologists. Is that the correct Dr I need to see?" -247464,Suggest treatment for chronic pain due to dislocated shoulders,"Hi,I hope physiotherapy will help you out and its a alternative form of treatment with the help of exercises and electro therapeutic machines which help in pain management. In the mean time I will suggest you to do cycling, active exercises of whole body, stretching do short walks. And I will also suggest you to sleep on hard bed, wear lumbar belt while travelling, travel light, don't lift any heavy weight, and refrain yourself from doing any overhead activity. Hope you will find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Harsh Swarup ","Yes. I have been given gabapentin 300 mg to take for spinal stenosis nerve pain. I am 80 years old, allergic to Aspirin and only take Tylenol for my pain. I am very careful not to take too much. Sometimes go for weeks at a time with nothing for pain. Also have fibromyalgia and have it under control by pacing myself and not over or under doing anything physical. I do not want to start this medication but feel an attack coming on of pain that starts in low back. I don t like what I hear of side effects." -207082,What causes red perinea raphe in the anal area and has acid reflux?,"hi ,for your child your milk is best.first you feed the baby with breast milk ,if it doesnot sufficient then only give the dexolac or other formula milk.in absent of breast milk ,these formula is sufficient for your baby growth and immunity.....thanks ",Hi I have a premature baby of 2.5 months old and I am giving him dexolac special care.. initially I was pumping breast milk in bottle n giving... and now wen I m trying to feed him directly he does not take as he is used to bottle.. does dexolac gives sufficient nutrition to my baby for his growth n immunity? Can I feed him with dexolac for 6 months? -108679,Suggest cause for sharp pain in chest with headache,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for tuberculosis in his case because his chest x ray is not suggestive of active tuberculosis. In my opinion, he is mostly having asthma or bronchitis because his chest x ray is having prominent bronchovascular markings. So better to consult pulmonologist for him and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). He may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Oral combination of antihistamine and anti allergic drugs are also helpful in his case. Don't worry, he will be alright. No need to worry for tuberculosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing him good health. Thanks. ","11 yo male with persistant coughing over 3 months xray just taken says some inflamitary changes with increased bronchovascular markings are present in the region of the anterior basel and prosterial segments of the right lower lobe. No pnumonic condition, no pleural effusion , ribs appear normal. Heart normal size, mediastinum and both hilar shadows appear normal, both lungs are well inflated, the pulmonary vascular pattern appears normal. I am concerned as my family has a history (on my mothers side of T.B) what is next course of action." -208880,What causes raspy breathing in infants?,"Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Earache may be because of some concurrent ear infection like mild URI.Analgesic and anesthetic ear drops like otogesic ear drops are available in the market. can be poured 4 to 6 hourly both ears. This will relieve the symptoms instantaneously.Hope the query is answered.thanks ","My son suffered a concussion 31 days ago, since then he has good days and bad with headaches. I am taking him to see a pediatric neuro tomorrow but today he has had ear pain and can t hear all day. He has had 3 CTs and they were all clear... Is plugged ears and concussion a common thing?" -68734,Noticed fluid coming out from the big toe nail & also it hurts,"if it was necrotising fasciitis, you are lucky to be alive as it is a devastating infection. the treatment is high dose penicillin containing antibiotic and debridement of necrosis tissue . there should be good control of sugars to accelerate healing. ","Please help with this never ending necrotizing facitiis which took almost one whole leg in under 24 hours and confined in a hospital bed for over six months complete with five surgeries and two would vacs with four hoses running nonstop. The facitiis gave me a pulmonary embolism and shut down my kidneys and live forcing the docs to insert as pig tail and administer dialysis every third day approximately until they were working to a level to keep me a alive. Then the fun started, it took me over two months to learn how to sit and then stand with a back belt brace held by a PT pulling forward a PT heavy hitter behind me in case I went back and then two PT on either side of the rails as I attempted to stand - how do I get through this? I have no money so I can t give you what you are asking but so desperately need answers on this disease that destroyed life as I knew it." -86422,What causes tiny particles in urine after bladder infection?,"hi.biliary colic is the symptom you experience when you have a concern in any part of your hepatopancreatico-biliary tree. when you experience a colicky pain, it is intermittent, waxing and waning in character, epigastric to right upper quadrant in location, sometimes with radiation to the back, shoulder and/or whole abdomen. it usually occurs right after a fatty meal. I suggest that if your appointment is still in a few days time, diet modification would be best. avoid high fat food as it might aggravate your condition, and the elective might be an emergency case instead. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics, such as ultrasound and liver function tests, and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",What is Biliary Colic I have had pain in my right side for about two weeks and it has not left and I am nausea all day hurt worst when I eat been on light diet still the samewhat shall I do I have dr. apt 3more weeks away don t no if I can take the pain have pain meds but still the same. please please help. thanks -14752,What can be done for feeling dizzy often?,"Hello. Firstly, I would like to reassure you that, there is nothing to worry about. Secondly, the reason for your current trouble is pretty much explained in your history itself. No matter how hard your job is and the pattern of your work goes, it is mandatory to ensure a proper diet. By diet, I mean, you need to do the following. Make sure you drink enough water daily, at least 8 to 9 glasses of water a day. You need to make sure you have food every four hours. Again, I would like to repeat, regardless of the kind of work you have, keeping healthy is very important. As you have not mentioned your height and weight, I am assuming you are within the normal BMI range. You need to make sure each time you eat, each meal should be inclusive of a protein source, a carbohydrate and a fat source, like for breakfast, whole wheat bread, egg, vegetables, and just a teaspoon of peanut butter or tahini. Include fruits in your desserts after dinner. In the morning hours, soon as you wake up, it is normal to have a low glucose in blood that makes you go dizzy if not compensated well. Therefore, it is important to not skip breakfast. I would recommend making it a little snack instead of a breakfast within the first hour of waking up, like a whole banana, followed by a proper breakfast later in the day. This would ensure normalization of blood glucose level in the morning hours. Before having anything in the morning hours, the minute you wake up, you should make it a habit of having at least 2 glasses of water, with or without lemon in it. It acts as a detox helping flush out the toxic metabolites from your body. It is okay to have tea or coffee along the day. But make sure, you also include a lot of plain water too apart from the beverages. Keep yourself active in the day, through yoga, hiking or workouts or any other physical activity. It helps keep you alert and stimulate blood circulation to fight any dizziness. Having said that, I would like to say that you are fine, just make these changes in your diet and you would be good to go. Stay healthy, happy and positive. ","Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. My problem dates back a few years from now. If I am working sometimes I do not get to eat anything maybe have a cup of tea while working. Then I start feeling quite dizzy. I get water and it is still there for quite a while. It goes for 10 minutes or so after eating. ECG and echo, thyroid, BP are normal. Fasting glucose is 5.6. What is this and how can I stop it?" -5821,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -11376,"If I not wear my specs for some time, will it affect my eye power?","Hello. From what you describe, you have become addicted to your glasses. Your age permits you to wear lenses, and that will provide you with even better correction and vision. But, to better evaluate your condition, I require to know your refraction and the power of your spectacles. It would be informative to know your visual acuity without and with spectacles. ","Hi doctor, As I use glasses continuously whenever I put them off, my eyes start asking for them, and I feel discomfort. For some time it will be fine to put eye lens for 2-3 hours. If I do not wear specs for 3-4 hours, will it affect my power?" -21713,Do we need surgery for intervertebral disc displacement?,"Hi. These MRI findings indicate chronic degeneration of the column, with intervertebral disc displacement in two levels (thoracic and lumbar). There is no need for surgery. I recommend painkillers, a muscle relaxant for the pain and physiotherapy. It is necessary to lose some weight and avoid weight lifting. For more information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ","Hi doctor, I have severe leg pain in both legs. It occurs during night time. I have pain in lower back. My MRI report says there is diffuse disc bulge causing thecal sac compression at L4 to L5 and L5 to S1. There is small disc bulge causing thecal compression at D11 and D12 level. There is ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and facet hypertrophy seen at multiple levels causing bilateral recess stenosis. Please help me." -71331,Could itching in anus and penis area be a result of yeast infection?,"HI, - The burning you have with acrack in labia can arise after stressful sex/dry vagina - Yeast infection has seveir vaginal itching,white discharge like cottage cheese,painful intercourse which may follow burning in urine. Both partners need to be treated for yeast infection. If you alone had treatment-there is possibility of yeast reinfection . To kill the source--- Consult a gynecologist, both of you take treatment , observe perfect genital hygiene, avoid sex till both of you are cured. Thanks. ",I have small chunks in my discharge no smell .I just recently treated an yeast infection like 2 months ago ..I took a bath and I started to feel burning . I look down there I seen a small cut on inner labia.. Me and my husband had sex and burned even worse I started crying . Last doc prescribed me this monistat like cream and it was the worse I don't want to use it any more. I'm tierd of getting meds to hide symptoms I need something to kill the source.. -94914,Suggest remedy for painful lump in tailbone,"HI,Thanks for the query to HCM.Treatment for hard lump on side of jaw-In my opinion,its a lymphadenitis with infection from salivary glands mostly.As you had old thyroid cancer,your apprehension could be reduced by arranging a Antibiotic trial with your ER Doctor,as you are short of money.If it responds and reduces-then forget it.If not you need to consult Surgeon and treat it after FNAC Biopsy.Hope this would help you to plan treatment with mammography and ER doctor.Welcome for any further query to HCM.Hit thanks.Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. ","I had medullary thyroid cancer and a thyroidectomy 2 years ago .(Men 2b , multiple endocrine neoplasia ]. I have had an infection of saliva glands 2 times now . The hard lump on the side of my neck under my jaw is hard and the size of a dime . I am 58 years young and am wondering if this could be just a growth or cancer of the lymph nodes ? I also had a complete adrenalectomy 2 years ago and have put on a lot of weight from the prednisone .I am a school bus driver and cannot afford lots of tests . Thanks for any input on my condition ,Kathy" -235641,Suggest treatment for visual hallucinations,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.     No, I don't think it will help. There are medications available which will take care of your social anxiety. They are short acting and need to be taken just before the performance. You can contact any psychiatric clinic for that or me. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,      Dr. Rohit Kothari ","Hey, so I have struggles with OCD for my while life. I have gotten to a point where I am no longer regularly seeing a therapist, and can live a normal life. I consider myself to have come a long way, and be doing well. This weekend, however, I will be faced with a situation I don t think I am strong enough to handle. I have heard that nicotine can (temporarily) help with anxiety, and I am considering buying some nicotine gum for this one event. I will not continue to use it regularly. Is it an effective solution? Will it work?" -109235,"Suggest treatment for chest pain, numbness and tingling sensation in the arm","Hi. I can understand your concern. You will require a detailed evaluation for the same like a chest x ray and a ECG to look for any abnormalities . Donot neglect these symptoms.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I ve had chest pain which is very sore to the touch and it travels right up under my armpits, if I try to cough or sneeze it s very painful ,also lying down and trying to sit back up is very painful ,I feel like everything I attempt to do takes ages and it s slowing me down , I ve had this for more than a year and the pain never leaves me." -233516,How safe is Veltam plus for enlarged prostate ?,"Night fall is a common issue among young adults, especially if you are not used to self stimulation and masturbation. By itself it is harmless, and I would personally suggest that you need not use any medicine for it. But if you really are insistent on using a drug, Clofranil is good but has its side-effects. You should not abruptly discontinue it. Day time sedation can be a problem in some patients. Before you withdraw from the medicine, please consult the doctor who has prescribed you this and see if he can taper the drug slowly. Night fall is likely to come down once you have regular intercourse. ",Hello My Name is Yasir My age is 28 I am suffering from night fall from last 8 years i used all kinds of medication but it was not cured now i am using clomfranil tablet at night before sleep and my night fall has stopped please guide me should i continue to use it -243950,"Have osteoarthritis, Klinefelter syndrome. Suffering from depression. Loss of mobility. Am I eligible for SSI disability?","Hello. Thanks for consulting healthcare magic. Salemsahab, from the history you have narated, your son appears to have some kind of seizure disorder. That can also be confirmed by getting and EEG done. The drugs mentioned in your first prescription are right, but i should say that they are too many. He probably doesn't need these many drugs. If he has some abnormal EEG findings, starting him on a single anti-epileptic drug such as carbamazepine or leveteracetam will surely help him. if there is good control of his epileptic attacks, his mood symptoms and sleep should improve automatically. I understand that the distance is the problem. hope you get a good psychiatrist nearby who can consult you frequently. Thanks. ","Dear and honorable online Doctors, I am writing this from Afghanistan, Kabul. My 26 year old son, for the last one year is suffering from restlessness, difficulty with sleeping, low mood, fear etc. He awake from sleep with a laud shout, even this happens to him during the day. Some time when he is busy with some work or computer all of a sudden, without any prior signs he shouts, and wants to run away ( Is it panic attack??). One year before we consulted a doctor in Delhi he prescribed: Symbal 20 mg Frisium 10mg, twice Clobazam , once at night Olanex, twice, 2.5 mg in the morning and 5mg at night Nitrosun, one tablet day and half at night Liberum, 5mg day and 5 mg at night He was better under medicine, however still was experiencing the attack. I was not comfortable with so many medicines. November this year again went to Delhi and consulted another doctor. After polysomnography test he prescribed him Depran 10 one tab. at night and Zapiz, 0.25 mg whenever he is in bad mood ( the later does not help him much). When he takes the medicine at night, he is feeling okay till next day evening, and then his mood is decorates and experience the same attacks. However, still he has difficulty with sleeping. I would appreciate if you honorable online doctors can advise him. Can he continue Nitrosun, which is a sleep medicine whit his medicine? Worth mentioning that I trust fully the doctor that we consulate, but he is far away from us ( in a second country) that difficult to reach him frequently. Appreciate your advice Best regards Gh.M Salem Email: YYYY@YYYY" -85920,Are rashes common during hepatic encephalopathy?,"Hi thanks for asking question...Noted you are complaining yellow skin and jaundice under suspicion...First for jaundice confirmation, do your serum bilirubin estimation with LFT profiles...If no jaundice then no need of worry.For your fatigue do your peripheral smear examination , serum ferritin and vit.b12 Level.Correct anemia with iron tablet and multivitamin tablet....If raised bilirubin then further work up done with consultation of doctor...Take care.Dr.parth ","I have experienced extreme fatigue on a fairly short-lived but regular basis for my entire life, and have often coped through impromptu napping, after which I would typically feel fine. Many years ago, low blood sugar was thought to be the culprit. Today, for the first time ever, I woke to find my skin jaundiced. I was too tired to get up and look at the whites of my eyes in the mirror, and the jaundice has disappeared. Any ideas?" -37051,"Had a miscarriage, repeated period, taken canesten pessary, trying to conceive","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. After a miscarriage, it takes around 4-6 weeks for your normal ovulation to resdume. You will have to wait till your regular periods are resumed to calculate your date of ovulation again. You can also take the help of LH surge kit. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ",I had my period on the 10th of march and lasted for 5 days however I started bleeding again on the 18th march. I went to the GP and he prescribed me canesten pessery. I would like to know if my ovulation would be the same day or would it change as we are trying to conceive. I have a regular 28 day cycle but have had 1 miscarriage last year. -190695,"Pain the chest. Chest x-ray showing homogenous opacity, air lucency in the left over zone, heart size normal. Undergone chemotherapy for non hodgkin lymphoma","as the appearence of the lessions tells us she has slow growing tumour. the brain lessions can be treated now with new radiotherapy techniques such as IMRT, SRS after seeing the MR eventhough she has recived radiation previousily.. about chemo, if general condition is fair she can continue chemo -It is not like that chemo stopped the prognosis is 0nly months. the brain lession will grow continuousily until she receive the radiation therapy ","My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer 8 years ago, which spread to the brain 3 years ago. Recently we were told the lesions in the brain have continued to grow and at this point there is nothing else they can do as she has received focal radiation 2x and full brain radiation. She has other areas that are affected like her adrynoel gland but we are told that without treatment for the brain the chemo for the lung area isn t really going to help as the brian growth will be the ultimate issue. Her doctors have stopped treatments and have given us a 3 - 6 month prognosis . However, her oncologist has also indicated that her cancer is a slow growht cancer. She was given an MRI in April where they indicated there was minor fluctuation. Had another MRI on 6/6 slight increas from 1.9 x 1.8 to 2.2 x 2.1. Another lesion increased from 1.0 x 0.9 to 1.4 x 1.0 and a third increased from 1.3 x 0.7 to 1.5 x 0.9. She had her final MRI on 7/24 and the three increased to 2.9 x 2.4 from 2.2 x 2.1 and 1.8 x 1.1 from 1.5 x 0.9. From what i have read once a patient stops chemo it seems like the general prognosis is 3 - 6 months? Do you think the prognosis is accurate? It doesn t appear that the lesions grew signficantly." -33671,Are there any herbs or vitamins to improve the chances of conception?,"Hi,Treatment of infertility depend on cause.If you have not undergone through reproductive hormone analysis, USG scan, ovarian follicle study, semen parameter for husband to evaluate cause. If all will be normal then pregnancy is possible. You can use ovacare.Following are benefits of ovacare:It Reduces androgen levels and optimizes reproductive health. Restores normal menstrual cycle. It reduces fasting insulin levels and homocysteine levels N-Acetyl L-Cysteine is reported safe and effective in improving body weight,Vitamin A, C and E, zinc and selenium are important in maintaining cellular oxidant-antioxidant balance.Take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do sex in fertile phase of period. Maintain weight according to BMI.Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.Best regards,Dr. Sagar ",My daughter and her husband are trying to conceive. They have been tested and everything seems to show that they should be able too. Just heard that there are some herbs or vitamins and nuts that can improve your pregnancy rate. Wondered if that is something we could receive or if you have to be individually tested. -99747,Suggest treatment for growing lump on knuckle,"If you are having problem walking then you should get an XRay done of the affected knee. Also, get an XRay of the wrist which doesnt sound like a fracture but it could be a dislocation. With the XRays you should sought the opinion of an Orthopaedician to know exactly what to do. Meanwhile, you should apply crepe bandage or wear knee caps. Also, foamentation with warm water will help ease the pain. You can take anti inflammatory medications like Paracetamol or Diclofenac sodium meanwhile to decrease the pain. Take care,Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. ","after a fall my left inner wrist appears to have a bone sticking up a bit - it is soreI landed on it when i rolled both ankles and sprained both ankles. I also have swelling above knee cap on right side and swelling in the back of the knee. intermittently i hardly stand sharp into the knee capthis was 5 days ago should i return to the hospital or dr for further examination - they did not xray my left ankle, wrist or knee" -225001,What causes tenderness and pain in testicles?,"Hi, I think you may have a short for skin that's why your pin your foreskin doesn't go back to cover the head of the penis.This doesn't cause any pain then I think you're ok and there's no need for any further management or treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manuel C See IV, Urologist ","hi Doctor...... i am 24 yr old male. My problem is that my foreskin stays retracted and does not go back to normal position. Actually it has stayed this way for many years now, and i never had any problem masturbuting. It is only recently i've understoon that foreskin usually moves back over the head of penis. In my case it doesnt. PLz help." -234704,How can i get rid of side effects of masturbation and gain weight?,"i suggest you to keep your mind busy in doing work,playing,watching movie and become social. don,t stay lonely.make your contact with good person and start doing meditation which will help you alot ",I masturbate alot maybe 5 times a day and i am feeling that i m losing my memory things are becoming difficult for me to remember earlier i was relly good in keeping the things remeber please help me how can i recover and become normal the whole study life is standing in front of me plz hp -120823,What causes orange color urine with severe abdominal pain?,Hi.You can not stand anything touching the leg after the history of surgery and spinal anesthesia suggests me to think about neurological trauma to the sensory nerve. This can be due to Spinal anesthesia or may be independent of this . You need a mapping of the sensitive area to decide the level of trauma. You need to start the medicines like nerve tonics and particularly medicines like Gabapentin under the supervision and consultation of the Neurologist an get an MRI of the spine done. ,Hi I had a abdominal hysterectomy 4 weeks ago and ever since the top of my right thigh is numb I have pain in my hip and down the front of my leg is sore and Carnt stand anything touching my leg I had a injection in my spine also a general anaesthetic. -27778,My mother has NPH. Should she go for CSF drainage or shunt surgery?,Hello. I am sorry to hear about your mother. I have seen her MRI reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Wishing her a speedy recovery. Best wishes. For more information consult a neuro surgeon online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neuro-surgeon ,"Hello doctor, My 76 year old mother was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. She is having trouble walking. She can walk only three to four steps at a time. She has been having this difficulty since a month now. She is currently not on any medication for this or for any other issues. We consulted two different neurosurgeons. One of them suggested going for the shunting procedure directly, while the other has asked us to go for LP CSF drainage and look for clinical improvement. I am confused. Which one should she go for? How complicated is the shunting procedure? How suitable is it, considering her age? I have attached the MRI reports for your consideration." -111041,"What does ""interstitial scarring of lungs"" indicate?","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Pulsating feeling in left chest can be due to either cardiac cause or anxiety. Change of diet can not cause such symptoms. So better to get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out cardiac cause. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart disease. Stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","have a pulsating feeling under my left rib cage? I/ve recently started a high protein diet, which avoids carbohydrates and sweets and bread...only oat bran is allowed - Dukan diet....could that be the reason? I/ve been on the diet for 5 days now...thank you!" -144592,"Experiencing back pain, swelling. Pain under rib cage. All tests normal. Possible reason?",Hello. Thank you for posting your query. It seems the hip injury and the dead lift injury are not related to each other. They are two different episodes. The pain you felt is most probably because of the dead lift. Dead lift is a tricky exercise and even a weight of 65 pounds can put pressure on your lumbar disc. A faulty mechanics during the lift must have caused excessive strain and thus the pain. Try taking some muscle relaxants and apply ice on the region. Also go to a physical therapist and he'll work on your core muscles and your abdominal muscles. Perform exercises on the regular basis so as to have a strong core. A strong core and abdominal muscle will protect your lower back and thus help in relieving the pain by improved bio mechanics. Also an assessment needs to be done by an orthopedic to check if there is any problem or pressure on a disc leading to pain in your back. Is there any radiating pain in your leg?? Because that will be a red flag. Get well soon!!! ,"I fell (HARD) on my left side (landed on my left butt cheek) about 3 months ago and didn t experience any pain from it (minor bruising on my butt cheek, but nothing else). Then, about 7 weeks ago, I tweaked my lower back while doing a simple lift at the gym (a deadlift, only about 65 pounds). This caused me to be completely out of comission for 3 days; could barely walk and all movement was excruciatingly painful. My doctor said it was a muscle strain and prescribed me with pain killers and muscle relaxants and recommended that I see a chiropractor. Since then, I ve been experiencing extreme lower back pain off and on. I am wondering if it s possible that these two incidences are related to each other. Is it possible for an injury to be delayed this long or be worsened by another less impactful movement? If so, what should I do?" -178702,What causes numbness and tingling across head?,"HI Thank for asking to HCM I appreciate your concern, bruit sound is systolic sound heard over the carotid area and that is almost not related with any disease, it could because of the lower diameter of carotid artery, the condition that you have stated here (Chiari) is nothing to take with this, hope this information helps you have nice day. ","I have a patient who has what sounds like a right carotid bruit. When asked if she was aware of it, she mentioned that she has chiari. My understanding of chiari is a brain malformation. How would/could that be related? I don t want to overlook anything. Thank you! Lisa" -16178,Please see my ultrasound pelvis images and explain the abnormalities present.,"Hi. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your ultrasound scan shows a bilateral polycystic ovarian morphology. However, the antral follicle count is not so good (less than four). Having a good antral follicle count of 11 to 30 in ovaries with less number of follicles allows you to try naturally. Try to have assisted techniques that support to have a natural conception. It results in a better outcome. Your uterus and endometrium look fine with no abnormalities. There are no signs of infection in the pelvis. ","Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. My weight is 124 kilograms, and my height is 159 cm. I am trying to have a child. I have an absence of periods for the past three years. I get my periods only after taking a birth control pill (Yasmin). I have done my ultrasound scan. I have all the symptoms of PCOS. Please see my pelvic ultrasound images and say about the abnormalities seen. Please help me." -19056,Hydroquinone creams are giving me only temporary skin lightening. Why?,Hello. Hope this was helpful. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hello doctor, My skin tone is dusky. One year ago, I started using Hydroquinone cream. After three to four months, I stopped using it, but then, my face started to become dark again. After a month, I started to use this cream again and then stopped. I want to make my skin healthy and have a clear complexion. Please suggest what medicines and cream I have to take to get the desired result?" -200130,What causes the testicles to be smaller in a 5 year old?,"Take her to Dr sudhaker at priya children hospital..., patukauva and before going there, give your child 150 mg paracetamol syrup to reduce the temperature. ",My daughter has high fever of 101-102 from past 1 day. I am thinking of taking her to a hospital in Vijayawada. She is 1 year 11 months old. Could you please suggest a good pediatrician in Vijayawada or suggest what we could be doing to take care of my daughter in this condition. -185657,Does moderate dyskaryosis mean cancer?,"Hi, 50% probability to have any disease is random chance. Appropriate tests either increase the probability of having a disease or rule that out. To establish thyroid cancer, following tests are suggested by the primary Doctor :1. ultrasound scan of thyroid 2. If features are suspicious then FNA/ tissue diagnosis 3. Thyroid function tests ","Hi Dr. thank you for your help. my niece had some thyroid tests and they said it might be 50% cancer. how can we make sure that it is or it is not cancer? please help me. I m so worry about my niece, she is only 21 years old and lives in another country very far from us. I also have her tests, she forwarded them for me" -121574,Suggest remedy for abdomen pain,"Hello dear,Given the medical history of peptic ulcers, stomatitis, diverticulitis and microscopic colitis, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach.Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals).They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief.And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as:1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration.3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.4. Avoid smoking & alcohol.5. Keep away stress, think positive.If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination.There is no need to worry, you will be fine.Wishing a good health.Take care. ","Over the course of the early morning till now I have been experiencing pain with sorness to my right upper quadrant close to the stomach just under the rib cage, with tenderness to palpation. The pain is mild to moderate, but enough to be a concern. I have also had a lot of serious gas in the last two days mostly yesterday and have taken simethicone with little relief. I have also had sudden urge, frequent foul-smelling stools today (semi-loose.) The hearburn is a killer and is not being helped regardless of the antacids used. No fever. Eyes are a little dull looking. I am over weight. Last gallbladder check was 2 years prior. Also my appetite has been down over the course of the last 2 weeks, and I have a history of peptic ulcers, and stomatitis, diverticulitis, and microscopic colitis. Occassionally if feels as if there is sort of a burning/tingling feeling above and around my navel. Any suggestions?" -28414,My mother was diagnosed with triple personality disorder. How did she get it?,Hello. Thanks for this query. You have mentioned everything about your history in details. I can understand your concern regarding your low mood. Hope my answer helped you. Regards. For further queries consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old female, and I have seen a lot while growing up. Since I was 6 years old, I started crying every day. Fear grew within me. I started having bad grades since I was 11. I was bullied twice by my friends when I was 7 and second time when I was 13. My parents had no time to love me and indulged in verbal abuse all the time. It made me feel even more depressed till today. I find pleasure in other ways that keep me alive. It is just a living and not a life. I am so very tired deep down. I have no one to talk to wholeheartedly. I feel lost and all by myself. I just want some affection and a person who understands me and lives through me. I feel incomplete. I have not consulted any therapist or not under any medication. Thank you. Please provide me with some peace." -170448,What causes raised bumps on top of the head?,"Hello,In my opinion, yours may be a problem caused by hormones imbalance. I think that it is necessary for an evaluation of the levels of thyroid hormones, cortisol levels, and pituitary hormones. Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ","I try to go to sleep at night, but have trouble falling asleep because I feel like my body is overheating. I end up falling asleep on top of my covers, eventually. Once I fall asleep I wake up looking for my covers because I am cold. I am 30 years old, 5 4 145 lbs and female. I had a stroke 9 years ago but otherwise I am healthy and my doctors are not worried about another stroke. What could be going on?" -176058,Suggest a remedy for back pain,"Dear Patient, Syncope refers to a loss of consciousness, and it is usually distinguished from seizures causing a loss of consciousness. At times, it is difficult to distinguish syncope from an actual seizure. The possible non-seizure causes of syncope include medicines, low blood pressure, hypovolemia or dehydration, low blood sugar, thyroid deficiency, adrenal insufficiency, and a heart problem. Thank you. ",I am trying to research my mother in laws symptons & treatment with what we suspect is syncope. Her last SPELL she ctually passed out for about 45 mins...What exactly is syncope & are there any treatments available for it..I am very concerned as she lives alone right now but she does have some warning that the spell is coming..such as nauseu & excessive sweating but they say she is pre-diabetic & it kind of mimmicks blood sugar bottoming out!!!..Help!!!!!!!!!! -233241,What must be the reason for a popping sound and devloping discomfort in testicles after oral sex?,"Hello welcome to Health Care magic.1. You can get rid of itchy ness by local hygiene and avoiding tight wears for some time.2.Do not pull abruptly the over lying skin, do it gradually of you have narrow opening, it will stretch over time.3.For the present crack whack you feel, give some time gap.Like to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. ","I have a very tender, moist skin in my crotch area, between my testicles and thighs. It frequently itches. I also develop a long narrow crack of the outer skin (very superficial but painful) on the same area as if the skin is torn due to forceful excessive stretch. What could be the reason and treatment?" -100992,"What causes jelly bean sized, movable lumps on face?","Hi.The bulge in the abdominal wall, which is painless and is there for 5 months can be a hernia, or a lipoma. Lipoma do not change the size. If the lump increases on standing stooping, coughing and reduces on lying down , it should be taken as a Hernia, ","I have a small soft bulge in stomach 1inch Ive had for 5 months mainly felt when stood up, I do a lot of exercise and think it could be a injury? I saw a doc who said it was nothing but it hasn't gone away , it feels smaller than when first felt but hasn't gone away" -222630,What causes blurred vision in a diabetic?,I think you can try Glycomet GP2 twice a day--but monitor your sugar after 2 days to be sure it is ok--regards ,"Hi , Myslef Dattatray Gharge age 37 , Since last 7 years i have diabetes my sugar level is, fasting 130-160 & after meal ( two hrs) around 200 . Now i am taking Glynase MF two tablet in day . Now my family doctor suggested to take Glycomate GP 1 , One tablet per day . Pls advise what to do ." -153739,Experiencing pain & cracking of knee,"Hello, You can safely proceed with gastric sleeve surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi I have hypercalcemia. I now have kidney damage from it. I am finally working with about 75% of my kidneys again after about 2 years of suffering and near death. I was never put on dialysis for it. I was also told that I do not have any sort of cancer. They think I got it from having an almost complete sedentary lifestyle. I am also in a wheelchair due to my right knee needing to be replaced and having lymphedema in both legs. My thighs are the size of tree trunks. I have lost almost 200 pounds on my own in the last year and a half and I have found a gym that has equipment, classes and water aerobics for people in a chair. I am still however hovering at about 400 pounds. I do not ever want to go back to where I was, but I still need to lose over 200 pounds. Finally, my question is, do you think it would be ok to have the gastric sleeve surgery done? If so, after I am healed from that and well on my way to being done with the weight loss, do you know of any surgeons that would remove these huge sacks of hanging skin from the insides of my thighs left from the lymphedema? I was told that the area was very vascular and hardly any surgeon would touch me to do that. After all of that I would finally get the knee replacement and skin removal surgery. Sorry this is so long. Thanks so much for your time and GOD bless you and yours for doing this. Melia Hicks" -107427,Suggest medication for having productive cough,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. First of all, no need to worry for heart diseases as a cause for your chest pain because your extensive cardiac work up is normal. In my opinion, you are mostly having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related symptoms. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of intense chest pain. Only drugs are not useful for symptomatic relief, you need to follow these lifestyle modifications. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 2. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Go for walking after meals. 5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. Follow all these and you will mostly improve. Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar kind of pain. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hello Dr.I am 29 years old. I am 6'2 and weigh 230 and for the past 6 months I have had very intense chest pain. I have gone to the ER numerous times and have followed up with my Cardiologist. The following exams have been done: bloodwork, EKG, catscan of the heart, stress test, sonogram of the chest, chest x-ray, and a I wore a 24 hr heart monitor. All test continue to come back negative and I am sent home each time with a clean bill of health. A few months ago, I went to a GI and was diagnosed with GERD, esophaghitis, hiatal hernia, and mild gastritis. I also went to a therapist since my chest pain continued. I have been prescribed Nexium, Adavan, and Zoloft to treat the GI problems and anxiety. But I can not understand how my GI issues can be causing such intense chest pain. I keep thinking that maybe there is another underlying cause that is being overlooked. I am still concerned that I may have a cardiac related problem. I am eating much better and taking medicines as prescribed. What else could this intense chest pain be? I have read it could be muscular. I just want answers so that I can move forward. Who else should I follow up with and are there other tests that I should have done?Armando" -103848,Suggest treatment for moderate chest discomfort,"Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems in relation with reflux of stomach acid or GERD , not likely to be associated with heart problem .Needs to be co related with the clinical findings and test report consideration .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards . ","Yes, I have been experiencing deep dull pain between my breasts that also moves into my neck. I am a female. It last for about 10min. I'm 54 yrs. old. It happens about 3 to 4 times a month. What can this be. I have a teenagers heart when the doctor gave me a heart catath test." -127480,"I have to vomit berore having bowel movement, kindly help me","Hi.. You have plenty of diet that can help in constipation. May be you change your menu, which can prevent constipation and as well as prevent vomiting from occuring.. Consult your doctor or follow a diet plan from a dietician to help treat your condition if you cannot handle on your own... If interested you may use get a diet plan that is also  provided under this website... ","i have severe costipation and it has been going on for four months. i went to the doctor a he gave me this medicine called miralax to help me make a bowel movement . i was on it for three weeks, and i wanted to stop so that i could try to make a bowel movemtn on my own. i got constipated again so i bought a store brand of miralax and i took it, i drank water and exercised and i am still constipated, i took some last night and early today and still have not been able to make a normal bowel movement. I have changed my diet to try to help it and it worked up until recently. it got to a point before i went to the doctor that i was puking and constantly nauseous and dropped 25 pounds. please tell me what i need to do, or what i have so i can fix this because it is making me miserable." -252712,What does the absence of fetal pole indicate at 4th week of pregnancy?,HiPus cells on the urine indicates urine infection. For that drink lots of water .After 12 weeks of pregnancy uterus start growing in to abdominal cavity. All the pelvic muscle and ligaments start stretching. Because of that lower back pain and pelvic pain will be there.Don't worry it will come down. ,"Hi, I am a female aged 31 years old. I am 21 weeks pregnant. I went to the prenatal clinic two weeks ago and the results of urinalysis indicated that ""pus cell seen"" I have been experiencing pain on my right pelvic bone that does not seem to go away. at time its even difficult to stand while i was sitting. please help am i in any danger?" -88010,Suggest treatment for cirrhosis,"Hello,Dilatation of the CBD suggests obstruction in the distal end of thCBD (common bile duct) this could because several different causes like present since birth (choledochal cyst)stones. Pancreatic disease, nodules/tumors or rarely a normal finding. I would take this step by step. First get the MRI with MRCP done .This will help to identify the cause of the dialted CBD. Once this is done further line of management can be planned.Hope this helpsDo get back in case you have further queriesRegardsDr Samir Patil ",I'm 25 years old and in the past 4 months after a acne medication treatment I find out that my blood sugar is high . My doctor send me for and abdominal ultra sound and he found a 9MM common bile duct dilatation .i was told that's is really weird that someone my age will have such thing. I was advised by my doctor to go for an MRI to see the abdomen better . My concern is how can this be taken Care of and what are the procedure to get it removed if any and what action should be taken because at this point my doctor is not really telling me much and I'm really scared . -37903,Does applying lacto calamine lotion for acne affect pregnancy ?,"Hi! Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.com.Lacto calamine application on the skin has no known bad effects on the fetus so far studies conducted.Unless you are taking antibiotics or any other oral medicines ,it should'nt be a source of worry.Take care. ","Hi, I am a married lady planning to start a family soon. I am using lacto calamine aloe lotion for my skin as it has acne . Will this lotion affect my conception? pls reply . My age is 31." -233455,What treatment to be taken for the bump on the scrotum which is painless?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, looking to the history given here I could say that the erection actually stimulated through the cortex area in the brain and this depends upon the certain stimuli like visual, touch, thinking, that is directly related with the sex, and this stimuli greatly affected by the anxiety and depression which may cause the erection problem and this is not the disease, that can be treated, take care and have a nice day. ",hi i am vicky my age is 29 yrs weight 79 kg my lipids are cholestrol 265 tg 233 ldl 160 hdl 47 and my bp is always 100/140 but i have no headache i found problem in erection also i have very poor erection kindly suggest the right way for erection and bp problem -146494,Suggest treatment for low hemoglobin levels,"Hello,the answer depends on important things, like why it was prescribed in the first place. If - for example - you had a coronary artery event or cerebrovascular disease then stopping it increases THE RISK of a new cardiovascular event. I've written RISK in capital to emphasize the fact that stopping plavix won't make any difference in symptoms or the way you feel. It just causes an increased risk for thrombosis (blood clots) which may cause the cardiovascular event. People with cardiovascular risk factors are already at increased risk for cardiovascular events, so if you're one of them, then plavix is - silently - protecting you.I hope you've found my answer helpful!If you'd like more information you can contact me again.Kind Regards! ","I had been on alt of medication for years and decided to stop taking it cold turkey. One of the medications was Plavix. I m not scheduled to see my doctor for a couple of months. So far I have not had any adverse symptoms. Am I taking a risk of recurring blood clots? I started on it 7 years ago after major surgery complications. It s just that I have had to take upwards of 20 pills everyday, and needed to see what affect not taking so much would have on my daily routine. It s been 3 days and I m functioning okay. What should I do?" -133154,Do asthma inhalers cause gynecomastia?,"YES PERTUSSIS OR WHOOPING COUGH IS CONTAGIOUS INFECTION.GENERALLY THERE IS SORE THROAT AND BODYACHES,FEVER PRIOR TO COUGH AND DIAGNOSIS DONE BY SPUTUM OR THROAT SWAB CULTURE .YOU ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR SAME ","I've been diagnosed with bronchitis and given inhaler (salbutamol - 100pch) and beclometason-dipropionaat - pch 250 to use with a aerochamber. After several days, I'm not noticing any difference. Additionally, this is not acting like my normal bronchitis and I'm concerned that I might actually have Pertussis instead - the cough is very different -- not productive, asthmatic, and I cough so hard (especially when I first wake up/sit up) that I gag or nearly throw up. Not sure what to do as my doctor doesn't seem to want to entertain any other diagnosis. What would you suggest? How would I tell the difference between Pertussis and bronchitis and how long am I contagious if it is pertussis?" -159132,Suggest treatment for paraplegia on the left-side with slurred speech,"dear sir/ madammost likely you might be feeling femoral atrery pulsations, in a specific posture, if there is no pain or any discomfort i sugest leaving it alone, ","I ve noticed this problem for quite some time now, but today it s been going on all day. In my left groin area, i feel this slight vibration feeling. It comes and goes. I will feel it vibrate for 5-10 seconds and then stops for a minute or two. It s not on the surface but inside." -200241,What causes bleeding and uneasiness during motions?,HiThere is definitely a better treatment for psoriasis available in allopathic medicine. I would recommend you to visit a dermatologist for complete clinical evaluation and definitive treatment.Take care ,hi have a question for my 7 yrs old son..who is suffering with LP as per allopathic and Psoraisis as homeopathic. giving a homeopathic treatment from last 1 year..but still new bistules are coming. just want to know is their any treatment for this or that s auto -192817,Suggest remedies for chesty cough and vomiting in a new born,"Hi, E. coli urinary tract infection with an ESBL can be resistant to several classes of antibiotics. You can treat these infections with Iv antibiotics. In the carbapenem class. ESBLs (stands for extended spectrum beta lactamase) are serious because they can be difficult to treat. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. ALICE TURNER, Pediatrician ","Doctor, My Male Child 07 months old urine tested and the result is showing as below Aerobic Culture Shows growth of Escherichia Coli, Colony : 10*5 CFU/ML. ( ESBL Producing Strain ) - Kindly infirm me what it means. is ti serious? and how to treat this?" -226961,How can a curved penis be treated?,"Hello,It can be urinary tract infection or a sexually transmitted disease (STD). First of all, for primary work up, it is advisable to investigate with urine routine microscopic examination.If pus cells present, then urine and urethral discharge send for culture and accordingly antibiotic prescribed.Drink more water, have fruit juice more as cranberry juice extract tablet can be prescribed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Parth Goswami ",I noticed today that I have light yellow stains on my underwear but in small dots and one in the middle where the tip resides. I do not feel any discharge coming out and after I pee my tip used to sting. I started drinking lots of water and the stinging stopped but I m still curious -66123,Suggest treatment for oozing and blood from operated cystic hygroma,"Hello dear ,I read and understand your concern.I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist answering your concern.No, there is no chance of rabies if the dog is vaccinated. You should not worry as your dog is vaccinated. But if your dog is not vaccinated and you have given the vaccine to it after the bite than you wont be covered with the anti rabies effect of the vaccine.Please take good care of the wound with the frequent cleaning and dressing. avoid further injury to the bite mark.you can take the aceclofenac tablet if you are having the pain with bite mark. please take the drug under your doctors guidnace.You can ask me for further clarification here or you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious Disease Specialist ","hi, i was bitten by our pet dog in my palm, it doesnt bleed but i was worry for the bite leaves a red mark. our dog was being injected by an anti rabies vaccine. do i need to get vaccinated asap? are there any chances that i'll be infected? thanks,. answers will be a big help. thanks and godbless" -39291,How to get rid of pimple scars?,"HI  That is not a big problem, not need to anything what to do is ill tell you one lotion use it regular after your bath apply as a creams call me this is my number 9703005423, 100% Use I hv Used ready tht product dont worry Be Happy ","I have lot of pimple scars,how to get rid of it? I have been having lot of pimples from my teenage. It used to be big pus filled ones. I used to pick the pimples and now as a result iam having lot of scars on my face. I have tried all kind of creams and lotions. I have used many packs on my face but still the scars are more." -224434,Suggest remedy to get rid of lead from body,"Hi, Masturbation is normal, it’s just another way of having sex without a partner. It’s a good practice, helps to calm your mind and release happy and stress-busting enzymes. Having 2 to 3 times a week is not an issue, more than that is also not an issue , but needs adequate nutrition and exercise which will be difficult to fulfil unless you are a professional. Ways to reduce Masturbation 1.     Sex education 2.     Physical exercises 3.     Sleep adjustment 4.     Quality of sleep 5.     Healthy and balanced diet 6.     Programming for leisure time 7.     Development of spirituality 8.     Taking a cold bath. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i'm 26 and i was doing masterbuting when i was 13 . I have tried a lot to stop it , i also take antidepresants but all in vain . So that i wana to know the way i can control it." -15552,Is it good to reduce the dosage of Levothyroxine for high TSH level?,"Hi. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is in the lower normal range, just near the border. The dosage of Levothyroxine has to be reduced. Try to maintain TSH around 2 mIU/L. Please test your FT4 (free thyroxine) levels. I believe that you experience fatigue due a secondary cause. Ask your doctor to get anemia workup done, get vitamin D, and calcium levels. Sjogren syndrome itself is a cause of fatigue, and get ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and CRP (c-reactive protein) done to check for disease activity. If your results have not shown any abnormalities, then it is better to consult a rheumatologist rather than seeing an endocrinologist in my opinion. ","Hi doctor, I had hypothyroidism for 24 years. I also have Sjogren's syndrome, but I do not have autoimmune thyroid problems. I was taking .150 mcg of Levothyroxine for 23 years. Six months ago, my doctor told me that I have hyperthyroidism and lowered my dosage to .137 mcg. I had increased fatigue. Again she reduced it to .125 mcg, and I experienced extreme fatigue, weight gain, muscle weakness, and joint pain. I had increased sleeping for 20 hours on weekends. But still, my doctor told me that my TSH is high, and she reduced the dosage of Levothyroxine. My free T4 is normal. I have never tested T3. I am worried regarding the TSH. I had a TSH of 0.05 mIU/L before five months, 0.02 mIU/L before three months and 0.1 mIU/L before a month. Should I have to see an endocrinologist? Please help me." -239534,How to control anger?,"Hello,Usually we wait for few weeks (4-6) after detox and see if the pstchiatric symptom decrease or stop. If they increase or dont reduce, it is best to start antipsychotics. So, in her case please consult the doctor and get her treated. Waiting for more time will not serve any purpose.She can be given olanzapine or resperidone and she will show improvement in few days only.Wish you good health.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Neuropsychiatry. ","5'3 120lbs 45yrs old My sister was on this white horse for a month and we think she's been off of it for about three weeks now. She is very paranoid she thinks that everyone is out to get her and that we planted camera's in her body and vehicles. She will also run the streets for hours like a child thats running away from home. So my questions are, Is this normal for someone who has already detoxed? And how long will this all last? We want to help her but we are already getting tired. Please help!! We dont know what else to do" -162483,"What causes abdominal discomfort, spasms and discomfort upper mid back?","you welcome, I need to ask some questions. How old are you ? Is there any other symptoms like jaundice, diarrhia or heamatemesis? ",Hello! I have a fluttering/twitchy feeling around the lower right side of my ribs near the gallbladder/liver area. It s been happening on and off for a few months and it doesn t hurt at all. I was just wondering if it is something that I should be worried about. -66040,What is the recovery rate for tuberculous lymphadenitis?,Hi there!I am Dr Jigar. I am glad to answer you.First of all on the basis of short information you provided I can say that this could be vector borne infection. You both may have been bitten by some ticks or mosquito. This depends on which place you visited & what kind of viruses/ bacteria are seen in that area.In this situation you should visit immediately to nearest physician and go for blood tests for confirmation of infection. Then proceed for treatment accordingly.Wish you a rapid recovery. ,My husband was out in the wood a and came back with all kinds of bites on him....shortly after (2 days) he started sweating (im talking soaking the bedding) also had body aches namely back...and now I am suffering from the same symtyms is there a possiblity he has been bitten by a mosquito carring some kind of virus?? -180948,Have seizures. On depo provera. Have side effects. Will it cause damage?,"Hi I better understand your concern, thank for choosing HCM, in such cases I personally ask for some reports, like ct scan documentations or MRI, form the over all of your history I would advise you for a shunt this will give you some relief & will definitely stop further damage to the surrounding tissues, better consult some good neurosurgeon ( Shunting is not permanent solution, shunt get blocks in few days, but mean while it finishes it's job ) take care. Have good time. ","I am an adult that has a Parietal Porencephalic Cyst on my left side of the brain. Recently , I ve had headaches and ear pain on the left side. I have had muscle weakness on my right side since birth. Also , my vision is affected in my left eye. One Dr. thought they would put a shunt in. Saw one nuerologist who said not to do surgery. Wants me to go to another nuerologist. When I don t have pain, I have a lot of pressure on left side of face. Confused , scared as no one never told me exactly what I had. Years a go , they never said what I had.How do I know what the best treatment for me is. Dr. also talked about seizure activity. A little scared at this point." -107720,Which specialist to consult for the below CT / MRI findings?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are smoker, humidity can cause bronchitis (inflammation of the airways). And this bronchitis can cause chest pain. No need to worry for heart diseases as a cause for this chest pain because your stress test is normal. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. In any case, it is better to quit smoking as soon as possible. You may need inhaled treatment also. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Had strange chest pain and all i did was go outside, 95 degrees outside and humid. It seems it has something to do with heat/humidity. I am 55, smoke, 5'7"", 180. went to Dr, went thru a strenous stress test, had to almost run to get heart rate up. Passed the test fine and no pain." -158025,What causes swelling and numbness in the hands while suffering from a pinched nerve?,"Hi, In my opinion, you have a bursa on the back of your heel - we call it retrocalcaneal bursitis. Start painkillers and local heat. Avoid high heels at present. Get an X-ray to see if there is a bony growth. You may need further treatment depending on X-ray findings. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I am a 53 year old woman that just today started having pain on the backside of her right heal when I stand. I have feltaround on the backside of the bone and can pinpoint the point of pain. I do not know Iif this is something that I should go to the dr. over or if it is something wih being off of it it will go away. -235661,What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.In my opinion, anxiety, and depression need to be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants. Also, moderate exercise and adequate diet are very beneficial.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Gayathri ","Gabapentin ( my psch,orders this for me ,and it seems to cover a very large range of things he said it might help with my anxiety I think not.a friend takes it for leg cramping not restless leg,I think he is avoiding xanx which that is what. I ve been taking for yrs,I m trying to go further in college and it makes it very difficult to do so with anxiety, depression,and chronic back pain should I really keep taking it?" -235589,How can schizophrenia be diagnosed?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The provided symptoms are due to paranoia. Paranoia could be due to many psychological illness like paranoid personality disorder or schizophrenia. I suggest you consult a psychiatrist in person for diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand ","my daughter has feelings that her family is going to leave her. she can not get rid of these thoughts even when her family tells her that they will never leave. she also worries that someone is going to take her children away from her she is taking lamictal, kepra and latuda. could these be the cause of her problems." -111275,What is the treatment for scars in the lungs?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first find out the cause for your cough and then start appropriate treatment. You are having chronic cough (cough for more than 2weeks). Following are the possible causes for this. 1. Tuberculosis 2. Chronic pneumonia 3. Bronchitis 4. Bronchiectesis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out infection like tuberculosis and pneumonia. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hullo Rynne, I greet you from Uganda. I have this cough that has persisted for like 3 or more months. I have checked and medicated my self, but it does not seem to go. right now am taking allergy tabs (Asotolon) and an expectorant syrup (Bro Zedex). It probably is working. Would advise some that i may not be doing." -231589,What causes pain in lower abdominal area post intercourse?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Painful bumps/ulcers may be due to Herpes infection. So, please visit a doctor who can examine you before prescribing medications for you. All the best. Self medication/prescription without examinations is dangerous. ",I have two small bumps on the shaft of my penis they hurt slightly on a scale of 1 to 10 probably a 1 or 2 but only when I touch them the first one showed up about three days ago and the second one came on the second day the first one has gone down in size and has stop hurtingbut the second one is still there same size as it was when I first saw it and is still uncomfortable I m just wondering if I can treated myself or it needs to be treated or if I have to see a doctor or what is it -177294,Suggest remedy for low back pain after spinal tap procedure,U have go check your postural hypotension or for vertebral artery dissection. Since you are hypertensive and brain mri white matter change was result of the ischaemic change only due to hypertension. ,"hi i am 61 yr old female, experienced a few bouts of dizziness during yoga. had MRI of brain with contrast...no abnormality of auditory canals or cerebellopontine angles. Tiny areas in the deep frontal white matter and the basal ganglia that are nonspecific but commonly represent small foci of ischemic change. (this is my area of concern) no sinus or mastoid disease evident, pituitary gland is normal in size all else is normal only findings were the white matter. Dr. didn t seem too concerned about the ischemc change, I am concerned. I am very active and healthy do have elevated blood pressure on meds Losartin and would like your opinion on the above..should i seek out neurologist? Thank you," -22246,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -167915,What causes constant knee pain in 14 year old?,It will go by itself. It was a kind of sorain or jerk on the right side while waking up.Simply sip hot water off and on. Also drink turmeric milk or water at least once. 1/2 tsp to 150-200 ml warm milk or water. It is antiinflammatory and analgesic naturally. Some muscle relaxant may also be applied.In case of utmost need only take antiinflammatory and analgesic drug.Hope it helps you. ,I woke up on the wrong side last Saturday and was hurting really bad on my right shoulder neck and collarbone/chest area. Now after a few days it still hurts but not as bad I still feel sharp pain when I try to sit up or lift my arm up. Also when I cough it hurts on right side chest collarbone area as well. Is there something I should do beside s stretching and resting? Thanks ks -231144,What could cause sharp sensation at penile base?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Herpes should be treated by acyclovir tablet. It should be taken under your doctors guidance.Complete treatment should be taken otherwise infection will recur. Herpes is notorious for its recurrence.In associated with it gabapentin and vitamin B comolex should be given yo control the pain under your doctors guidance.Avoidance of injury and prevention of further infection should be avoided for rapid healing.Wearing a cotton cloth also helps you.This infection mostly associated with immunocompromise states. So testing of HIV along with is necessary.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","Dear Sir, I m Mozaffar Hassan, 38years Male. From last 4/3 I was suffering seems harpies on back upper body and right chest under the breast. Its quiet painful all those and how can I get rid from that disease? Pls help to advise. Thanks/ Mozaffar." -248986,What cause major pain in shoulder while moving?,"U mewn to say increased temperature of ur palms and extremes. U cud hwv also had a problem lik irritable bowel, ibs.pls go ahead with the colnoscopy. N ct.pls keep gud hydration and take fibrous diet ","I had been gone through stoamch infection 3 months before.Ultrasound was normal,blood report normal,biochemistry normal...endoscopy also some how normal but there was infection on my stomach...rut positave.Took medicine nd now i hav contunius stomach burn and pain..also high temperature on foot and palm..i met doctor last week and he suggest me to clonoscopy and ct scan...shud i go for?" -18745,What are the causes of foot drop with slight numbness?,Hi. Revert with more information to a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 27 year old male, I have got foot drop perhaps from crossing legs frequently. I first noticed the foot drop when I was walking three weeks back, the dorsum and the end of the foot were slightly numb. The numbness has subsided a week back, but I still do not have any power to dorsiflex the foot. I can only flex it up to 1 to 2 cm when I stand up. Is it a good sign that the numbness has subsided? The doctor told me to wait and watch, but I have numbness in my left hand as well at nights, which goes away when I pump my hand. I have had a problem of hard stool previously, and now it has returned. I still have not got my reports of vitamin B12 and CRP. Should I be worried?" -51490,What causes heart murmur pain?,"Hello,Brief answer: No relation is between bounding heart and lipid-lowering drugs, complaint needs to be assessed.Explanation: My opinion is that in your condition, you are doing far well. Exercising regularly without any chest pain or fatigue or even dyspnea that means your cardiac condition is good. Taking antihyperlipidemic drugs is even better to lower the level of cholesterol and to improve morbidity in our patients. But there is no relation with your complaint. Bounding of the heart needs some clarification, if that means some palpitations that is an issue. I suggest my patients the following: •     General and local cardiac examination•     Electrocardiograph and echocardiogramThe information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about other medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension also specific details about heart palpitations.Conclusion: I suggest you check with your general physician if any palpitations experienced.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mahmmad Gamal ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My heart is pounding often without reason. I am very well otherwise. I exercise often (no cardiovascular exercises) and I have a little bloodcholesterol which I control through diet. I am 63 and a female." -46285,"Spider byte, red itchy spot on scrotum. Treatment? +","Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Diprovate rd is betamethasone lotion and continuous use causes many effect as skin become very sensitive as in your case . It also lower the immunity and many systemic side effects . But don't be desperate as take Vitamin C tablet twice in day for at least 6 month without any side effect . This will not only increase immunity but skin will glow and normal flora will restore . For local application use broad spectrum sunscreen lotion. Hope I have answered your question . If further any question I will help. Good luck. Dr. HET ",hello sir i am 32 year old lady who was using diprovate-rd for 5years but recently i stopped using it as i was getting lot of pimples so my skin doctor suggested to stop using it as my skin has become very sensitive. he told me that i need around 3 months to come out of its effect. but i am very sad as i have lost the glow on my face at the same time i have got many rashes on my face. i do not want to use diprovate any more.tell me will my face will become normal. -222800,What causes diarrhea after taking Levemir?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM.What your doctor is likely telling you is that you are pre-diabetic. If you were diabetic, your doctor would be prescribing diabetic medications for you. At this time he is advising you to change your eating habits and most likely he also advised you to exercise. It is called life style changes. Weight loss achieved through diet and exercise can prevent pre-diabetics from becoming diabetics.As to Fenofibrate it is a medication for high lipids/cholesterol, which frequently is a condition present in patients who also have elevated sugar and are obese, and should be treated early to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases like having heart attack or a stroke.Your doctor likely has checked your blood tests - for diabetes he would check blood sugar level and so called hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) and for lipids/cholesterol he would have done a so called Lipid panel which includes total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.Next time you see your doctor ask him/her if he could show you/discuss these results. HbA1c of 6.5 or higher done on two occasions makes a diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus.HbA1c of 5.7 to 6.4 makes a diagnosis of pre-diabetes.Hope I answered your question.If you need additional information, I will be glad to clarify further.Regards and best of health. ",doctor said my body is making high blood sugar and has me taking 48mg of Fenofibrate and was told to not eat potatoes or noodles and that is all I was told the bottle is printed to take for my cholesterol I do not know nothing about all this and I'm 45 yrs old -143055,"What is the best treatment for slip disk, back pain?",Back pain can be due to spine and also due to renal stone. If your MRI showing disc prolapse than you may require orthopaedic treatment. In early stage we usually prescribe physiotherapy. If Patient is not relieved than surgical procedure may be needed. Please mention your MRI report. ,severe back pain just below ribs in kidney area as if a one inch poker being pushed through back.pain not easing with tramadol or solpadol and increasing constantly.hot water bottle making it even worse.dont know what to do with myself .this is a reacurring flareup once a year for past three years.have been admitted to hospital before.have had numerouse tests cameras and scan down throat mri xrays.it first started when in dom republic.please help. -149460,"What does elevated WBC count,blood pressure, red cell distribution, albion gap and chloride indicate?","HIThank for asking to HCMOnly diet which is high in cholesterol,( fat ) stress level, smoking, alcohol, these are the known causes for high blood pressure, cholesterol, the medicine you are taking may be having this effect but not with the direct evidence, so in my opinion if you have any doubt for this drug you can change it and switch over to some another drug, I hope could understand this, take care and have good day. ","Approximately 5 years ago, after a stress test, a cardiologist diagnosed a heart murmur and told me not to worry and prescribed a sennoside tablet to lower blood cholesterol. Now I'm reading said sennosides can cause both high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure. Any suggestions. I'm a 61 year old female, good health generally, sometimes good blood pressure, sometimes in higher ranges (when high usually around 140/90 range.)" -149307,"Blood tests done, hemolytic anaemia. Whats the diagnosis, is it realted to liver disorder or B12 deficiency?","hi, being someone with feeble immunity, you are liable for bacterial and fungal infections. the ball you spat could be fungal! Get yourself tested for any fungal hyphae in sputum, and if positive, you need prophylactic antifungals. Prevention is always better than cure and treating fungal infections in an immuno compromised patient is a difficult task. you may request your doctor for this.All the best. ","I suffer from Specific Polysacchride Antibody Deficency and Common Variable Immune Deficency. I take weekly subcutaneous infustions to bolster my immune system . I have not been an antibiotic in four years, both to treat infections and for profolactic reasons. Cultures have shown psydeumonisis, Strep , and Staph. I have NO immunity to Staph and Strep. While in MX last week on vacation I spat out a large mucous ball that was greyish in color with black striations (sp) throughout it. It is not the first time I ve seen this and have consistently reported this to my ENT. I am currentlty on 750 mg Cipro daily for profolactic reasons." -51166,What causes palpitations & chest pain?,"Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I have gone through you question carefully. there There is no hurry to close the ASD now. Its an elective procedure and can be done after complete treatment of other conditions like anemia etc.Hope you will find this answer helpful!Wishing all the best, Dr. D Sunil Reddy ","Dx with ASD hole, cardiologist stt born with it. At the time Dec 1, 11 I was told they could do cath. surg to fix. But not seems like there putting that off, I m also anemic... not sure why Doc. now want to wait, tell me to take my time... I m 47 and do not want to wait till I get to old. I m on warfarin, ferrous, something for gerd, and simavistan, what should I do?" -65469,Suggest remedy for blisters on butt cheeks due to staph infection,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.ASO rises when we have streptococcus infections.The common site of infection is throat. But apart from it can also infects heart valves, joints etc.So probably you have been operated for tonsils, but the focus of infection may be different.The rise in ASO favours the support in that direction. I advice you should think for blood and culture for streptococcus bacteria. Once you receive the sensitivity report for the bacteria, you can take the most effective treatment. Once you take the complete treatment all your infection will be cured.Please take the complete treatment.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","I have a very high ASO of 800. i had a strep infection and then the level was tested at 800 2 years ago. i had another strep infection in my tonsils and it was still 800 a year later. then i had the tonsils removed beginning of Jan and i had the ASO tested the other day and it is still 800. this is the 3rd year now. i feel tired, lethagic and unwell" -209560,How long will fever remain in s.typhi?,"Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.Adams apple will not cause such problem.As the findins were within normal limits,you need not worry.Just wait for few days,let's see whether its coming down or not.if persisting, kindly have a review appointment.Hope this answer will help.Thank you ","Hi.My 14yo son is complaining of having trouble breathing recently.i brought to ER last night and we were sent home due to their normal findings,clear air entry no throat problems.I.just wanna know if having an adams apple is one of the causes of his problems?" -116079,Is there any side effects for taking Deriphyllin daily?,"Hi, Like most of the drugs, Duphaston also has some manageable side effects when taken over a long period. But you have been given a short course spread over 3 months. In such a case, it is not likely to cause you side effects. It will correct the hormonal deficit that creates menstrual problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician ","Hi Doctor, i went to see a gynacologist because i suffer from menstrual pain. And i made some blood test, as well as vagina. And the doctor gave me duphaston to take from day 1 of my menstrual period till the end. 1-14 days, 15-24 then 25-28. Does it have any disadvantages? Thank you" -122452,What causes severe abdominal pain?,"HI. This may be a very small hernia in the center which is missed by all. Another possibility is costo-chondritis wherein the edema fluid tracts into the muscles of upper abdomen , again missed easily .hard-like-pipe thing is suggestive of this.Needs the investigations on this ground and a good clinical examination one can find these, if the Doctor is aware of such rare things . Can you post further information as to :::Respiratory problems?Bowel problems ?Nausea and vomiting ? ","i have been suffering right upper abdominal pain for the last 6 years.CT SCAN, ENDOSCOPY, ULTRASONOGRAHY,VARIOUS BLOOD TEST, AND HEPATO BILLIARY TEST FOUND NOTHING.NOW I AM FINDING A LITTLE HARD LIKE A PIPE THING JUST BELOW RIGT RIB CAGE. PLEASE SUGGEST." -76342,suffering from azoospermia,welcome to healthcaremagic your mother should get checked up by gynecologist and tests done to see the nature of cyst deviry is hormonal preparation it should not be taken without doctor's advice and supervision ,hi doctor my mother is 58 and she is taking medicine name deviry 10 mg for ovary cyst this medicine will help for what is deviry 10mg? -67408,How to treat the blood blister caused by a dog nip?,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should undergo USG abdomen, and culture, sensitivity from the menstrual bleeding. GeneXpert is also desicisve investigation tool.GeneXpert not only diagnose, but also gives resistant pattern to you.If it detects TB, you are not clear from the TB and if the resistant pattern is also detected you need to take the further treatment , keeping in mind the resistant pattern.Please take the complete treatment to diagnose and treat.withdrawal of treatment can create resistant bacteria which cause difficulty in further treatment.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ",hi i am 23 yrs old.2 yrs back i got married.within the 2 yrs i got 2 times abortion.after dr checked that i have been affected with TB infection.from the past 2 months i have taken AKT-4 tablet.now i am taking R-cinex capsule for next 4 months.after completion of all the tablets need to take any test?how can we identified whether TB infection is cleared or not? -239307,What is the treatment for nocturnal emission?,"Hello, thanks for the query & I must congratulate you for your vigilance. Based on your description, hearing voices commanding to do something bad, inappropriate emotional responses, social withdrawal & aloofness are suggestive of Psychosis/Schizophrenia. Since when are these symptoms emerging? Your friend needs emergency attention from a Psychiatrist as long duration of untreated Psychotic symptoms leads to worse long term disease outcome. He can be treated by antipsychotic drugs like Olanzapine, Risperidone, Aripirazole, Quetiapine etc. based on his clinical profile & physical health. Once treatment is started, he will start to get better in as early as 1-2 weeks period. He may need to take these drugs on a long term basis depending upon his clinical profile. One last thing is please rule out whether he is on any drugs like cannabis, ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine etc. As these drugs may also cause Psychosis during intoxication phase. Do rever back for any further help. Good luck ","I think my friend may have somethin wrong mentally. He talks about hearing voices that ask him to do bad things. He's distant. He cried when I toldhim a joke. He stayed up an entire 24 hours staring at the ceiling. Something isn't right. Please, help." -141182,What causes back pain after colonoscopy and endoscopy?,"My Dear Friend:Kindly follow the following and let me know how you feel after a week so that I can guide you further. 1) When you sleep always put a woolen flannel on your aching area and sleep.2) Avoid aerated soft drinks like Coca Cola, Pepsi etc and also fast foods.3) Use Magnetic hip belt ie not on empty stomach and full stomach. Put the belt on your pain area for 15 minutes atleast twice a day. do not drink water or liquid items 45 minutes before and after the treatment.4) Never keep your stomach empty. It is preferred that you eat every 3 hours bit by bit.All the best,Dr.Sriram, Kolkata,India ",i have had a a chronic pain for over 12 years in the middle of my back. it only comes after exersing...once my breathing slows down the pain goes away but still sore....the pain has gotten worse over the years to where i dont work out anymore...i use to run track and play basketball...but because of this i dont even run anymore...help... -131853,"What causes palpitations, itching and redness widespread body after having vodka?","HI, thanks for using healthcare magicAllergic reactions would not normally be associated with an increase in temperature and soreness of the muscles or joints.It is more likely a viral illness though it is possible to have both at the same time.A viral infection would cause muscle/joint tenderness, fever, vomiting.It would be best to take her to her doctor for assessment.I hope this helps ","My 4 year old got sick two times last night and today she has a temp of 99.3 and sore neck to the touch and red itchy blotches on butt, stomach, and foot. I am thinking this is some kind of food allergy but not sure??? She had fish for lunch yesterday and she has been eating strawberries for breakfast every morning could one of these be the guilty party??" -243430,Taking cipralix for panic disorder. Stopped medication by tapering. Panic attacks and sleeplessness recurring. Not recovered?,"Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. From the description that you have given it appears that he is having some kind of neurological movement disorder. There are various movement disorders that are possible for his age. You need to show it to a pediatric neurologist. He will need an EEG and an MRI brain. If everything comes out normal, then there is a possibility that the psychological causes may cause these twitches. Then in that case a psychiatric consultation will be useful. A child with psychiatric illness can look as a very healthy child. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D. ","My 10 year old son suddenly in the past two weeks has started throwing his head back in what looks like a twitch , stating he is uncomfortable but without a great description. He is also complaining of twitching in his arms and to a lesser degree his legs and recently if you hold his arms in the biceps area you can feel both arms twitching involuntarily. He had a blow to the back of his head a couple of weeks ago which his pediatrician dxd as a probable mild concussion . He has no psychiatric history but is probably a bit on the anxious side, but my gut tells me this is not a psychosomatic symptom. The question is whether to take him to a pediatric neurologist and whether we have anything to worry about. He is basically a healthy kid." -27989,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -148797,What causes increased ast level?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and from the history given here I could say that the platelets is the main criteria and matter of great concern as long as the dengue infection is concern, proper intensive and nursing care would give the best result and no need to worry about this, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day. ","My son is 16 and has sickle cell trait. He also was diagnosed with dengue fever and last blood tests showed platelets at 75,000 count. Because of the sickle cell trait, is this level a dangerous one or we should wait for a 50,000 count to hospitalize?" -117791,"What causes abdominal pain, bump in vagina and rectum?","Hi.Thanks for your query. First of all we have to find the reason for bloating which can be :Aerophagia meaning swallowing the air inadvertently.Infection of the intestinal tract by gas producing bacteria or disturbance of GI flora.gas producing foods and beverages.Anxiety and stress Once the cause is found , it is easy to treat.Avoid all foods and beverages causing gas,antibiotic and metronidazole for 5 days and probiotic to be continued,control of the stress and anxiety. Activated charcoal, Pepcid All can help to get a good control over your problems. ",I have a really bad bloating problem and have recently gained a lot of weight from it. I started using probiotics and it is helping a little but i still bloat a lot. I noticed it happening a little after i finished my sport season in April. I dont know if there is any medicine i can take or what to do? -159992,What is the treatment for the severe back pain and lumbar spondylitis?,"Hello,Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.I think the origin of the pain in the leg is from the lower back. It might be a discal hernia or inflammation. I suggest you do a MRI of the lower back and see a neurology specialist for furthur treatment.I wish you quick recovery.Dr. Selmani ","earlier in the week I had difficult breathing and pain the back and I went to urgent care, they gave me antibiotic and a inhaler, that was Wednesday, it helped for a couple of days. I am having the same pain in the back but now I have numbness in my left leg. I cant sleep because of the pain" -184603,Will the transfusion help with the blood count level?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Certain chemotherapy agents are toxic to the bowel and might cause undesired altered bowel symptoms. It is possible that you are having such a side effect due to your chemotherapy.Please consult your doctor and keep them informed of your altered stools and also get treated for the same. The cramping might also be for the same reason. Please do not wait any longer and discuss with your doctor immediately. In some cases changing the chemotherapy protocol and adding additional treatment medicine might be required to stop your symptoms and continue with treatment. Please do not worry. ",Am undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. I have had 4 treatments of AC followed by 2 treatments of taxotere. I will have 7 more. The last two weeks I have been having diahrrea with bloody mucousy stools and when they are semiformed they look like raw ground beef. I have been having severe cramping in my lower intestines. -241195,How to treat depression?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I see you have two problems. One about the public performance and the second about the chest pain. As the investigations of the chest came negative, then you have nothing to worry (already you are aware). Still you feel the pain. That is anxiety and thought process. The pain false (imagined by you). this happens due to psychosomatic illness like hypochondriasis. Psychotherapy should help you overcome.Thoughts are there to come and that is the duty of the brain. let the thoughts come. You need to divert the thoughts to more priority ones. Means be busy and divert thoughts. Relaxation and meditation plays an important role in controlling hypochondriasis. Plenty of water, oxygen and exercise most important. Performance anxiety can only be successfully treated with the help of systematic desensitization. A therapy followed under behavior therapy. This therapy brings back the confidence in you, for sure.For more psychotherapy techniques, You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi Dr, I have a query on dealing with public speaking or performance anxiety... My major fear is about my hands shaking, when ever I m nervous my hands shivers which in turn makes my fear too recursive and stop me from performing or completely I ll get in flight mode. There is only 10 percent chance I can get back to perform at the spot. I started to feel this trauma from the day I started to give a speech at my job some 3 years back. However I was pretty much improving till that time. My confident has gone down only when it comes to public speaking but my will to overcome it is always strong in mind. I took proponal after a dr advise some 2 yr back, that really helped my nervousness and allowed me to talk clear. However this drug took me in to serious side effect , mild pinching chest pain and depression moods(mood change last for 2 days but pain got permanent). I m still experiencing pain but hardly I ll use this drug only on high need. So far I had taken 9 times in 2 yrs and I knew the consequence of it and try making my self prepared to overcome the pain by exercising. I have tested my chest pain( Cardiogram, TMT, chest CT, x ray, ECG) all shows good with out any trouble on my vital chest parts. Can you please help me in this situation, what should I do as this pain is just staying in my body for 8 hours a day continuously. Thanks for any advise" -220474,"Have toothache back side, referring pain face, temple, sore eye. What is it?","Hello, Thanks for writing in. As you have got your wisdom tooth removed,check whether any root piece remaining within the socket causing inflammation. Get oral examination done to find out any decayed tooth remaining in your oral cavity. If so,get root canal treatment or restoration done depending on severity of lesion. Get pus drained and curetted if present. Take antibiotics complete course. Frequent warm saline gargle may help. Use Listerine mouthrinses to gargle. Take care. ","I have a lump in my left cheek that has been steadily growing over the past year or so. it is hard to the touch and can only be felt with the jaw in open position. On top of that, I now can feel what seems to be a more ""free-floating"" lump in the same region as well. Any idea what that can be? I did have my wisdom teeth taken out about 10 years ago and I do grind my teeth (if that is relevant information). Thanks." -59049,How to reduce high lipid profile levels and control uric acid?,"in your case, because your INR is well managed and you have a filter in vena cava it is less likely that you have PE.you must get an ECG done and also be evaluated for other causes of pain ","Hello,I had PE s 13 years ago and again in January 2013. I m on coumadin and monitored closely and my INR is consistantly 2.8 to 3.0. I also have a vena cava filter. Yesterday I had a very sharp stabbing pain in my chest that last a couple of minutes and when away. Do you think it s another blood clot?" -125077,Abdomen pain after menstrual period is complete. Acidity and constipation. What can i do?,"Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.F. You are having mild abdominal pain, 24/7, since 3 1/2 months. pain moving all round the abdomen. You have got all the tests done and found only diverticulosis. It appears to be the exacerbation of the diverticulosis. or worms in the intestines, or some thing else. I advise you to consult a G.E.surgeon, for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to go for gastroscopy, M.R.I. besides other routine tests for confirmation. I also advise you to follow some diet recommendations as avoid taking foods rich in spices, junk foods, and oily foods, to avoid irritation of the gut. Take more of bland foods, like bread, curd etc. Take more of water and liquids. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards. ","I have 24/7 discomfort/pain and have had it for 3 1/2 months. The pain/discomfort moves around my abdomen . I have had a pap , ultra sound , 4 blood test ,4 urine test. I have gone to DO, Internist & GI. I do have moderate diverticulosis and had a colon test 1 1/2years ago with one polp. No constipation , diarrhea , vomit , losing weight, fever, bloating , and very little gas. I take Meloxicam, Amtripyline. Liptor, Omeprazole and have been taking all of them for years. I am very worrried that I have something serious and the doctors haven t found it. Can you help?" -138484,What causes blood in urine along with lower back pain?,"Hello, taking in consideration the situation, back osteoporosis may be caused by calcium and vit D3 deficiency. it may be helped by using biphosphonate drugs and calcium.Best,Anisa ",My 93 yr old stepdad is having severe pain in his back. He was diagnosed years ago with osteoporosis and crumbling vertebrae. about 18 yrs ago he had some injections to the spine and has done fairly well until now. His back is severely curved in a C-shape. What happens now? His age does not make him a candidate for surgery. What are we looking at? A nursing home or what? -96433,Suggest remedy for lumps in lip,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have enlarged cervical lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that hard lump. It willt give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","i have a hard lump on left side of neck next to my throat that will not go away. dr. said my throat was swollen and put me on anti-biotics. didnt really help, she said my throat looked better but was still red and the lump is still here. it has been around 7 weeks now. what could it be" -233966,Itches when urine water gets on skin,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone surgery of circumcision and have nticed haematoma at the site of surgery.This haematoma is likely to b due to active bleeding from one of the vessels of Dorsal Veins of Penis and unlikely to stop spontaneously .It needs to be ligated immediately.Please go to ER and get haematoma drained out and ligate the bleeding vein.Dr.Patil. ",adult circumcision on February 7th swelling the size of my fist ice to that first compression bandage came off less than 24 hours now just put petroleum to protect it seems to be a hematoma at the half the size of my hand very red and sore now seems to take a while to go down what should I look for as emergency signs and how long will it take to go down -115319,"How do Dapride,Metformin and Irovel affect the kidney function?","Hi,Yes, it helps in reducing body weight. Glycomet is commonly prescribed to treat type-2 diabetes and polycystic ovarian disease. It helps in body weight reduction and also corrects the hormonal imbalance associated with polycystic ovary disease who are overweight.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ",can we loose weight by intake f glycomet 500 sr????since doctor have advice me 2 hv it 2wice a day....m 20 yrs old...i hv no problms related 2 diabetics.. m8 b its cuz i hv got hairs below ma chine...the growth is increasing...as well i m over weight 80.... -68560,Suggest remedy for yeast infection,"Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that your problem is related to allergy. I advice you to take nasorest tablet three times a day. It is good alternative to actifed tablet. Please take the drug under your doctors guidance.I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic. ","I am very badly suffering from running nose and heavy sneezing. I used to take actifed and that is very effective. Since actifed is not available in market please suggest a good replacement. I tryed recofast, montek lc but no proper results. Please help me out of this." -93778,What causes swollen bump on labia?,"HI,Welcome with your query to HCM.Based on the facts of your query,you need treatment for Fibroadenosis,as it has lately shown regression/reduction in size.Don't think the skin lesion your mother had any connection with the Fibroadenosis ,which is Hormonal Imbalance condition.When your doctors who examined it,don't feel it to be a Breast Cancer.As you are obsessed with it being Cancer-I would suggest you to have FNAC Biopsy under mammography guidance.Don't worry till the HPR biopsy report comes.Welcome for any further query in this regardWill appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar,Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","hi, my mother has a lump in herleft breast... she consulted a doctor or two they both diagnosed her and the results were negative of cancer its been year now and the breat has started to heal but she has this weird skin disease which no doctors here inpakistan know about is it some kind of symptom of breast cancer?" -132973,Any suggestion for kid suffering from cough and fever?,"Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicIt would be best for her asthma to be under control prior to her procedure.The presence of night time coughing is one of the indicators that asthma is not under control.You may want to have her assessed by her doctor. He or she may suggest altering the dose of her preventer medication so that she can be under better control.You may also want to assess for any triggers that may be contributing to her asthma.I hope this helps ","My 2 y/o Gerda. has mild asthma which seems to induce coughing spells often starting when she is asleep. Sometimes these result in her vomiting some. What do you suggest and will she be all right for dental surgery for which she will be ""put under"" anesthesia?" -126809,What treatment should i take for Stomach ulcer for the past 8 years ?,"Welcome to Healthcare Magic Do you drink alcohol. You need to quit if you do. Any prior history of heart disease. Do you have high blood pressure. Any vaginal discharge, burning micturition. You need to rule out Pelvic inflammatory disease. Better to get to the ER and get examined and tested for the same. Kindly do so without delay. Drink enough water and keep well hydrated. ","I have had a low grade fever persistent for ten days, chills, abdominal pain began as stabbing and sharp pain but now dull constant ache in lower abdomen and lower back. Some days swelling of legs below the knee only in both legs. I had a hysterectomy many years ago." -48259,Suggest treatment to control blood pressure,"Hello!Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to a heart attack. Anyway, I would recommend performing an exercise cardiac stress test in order to exclude any possible cardiac issues. I would also recommend checking thyroid hormone levels in order to investigate for possible thyroid gland dysfunction. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","Hi there Doctor, i am a bit worried. i am 29 years old and smoke!!! yes i know its bad, but i do. have a very fast heartbeat, take purblocka 10 mg for it, but now i also have pain coming and going for about 2 days in my left arm. is it a heartattack?" -55229,What causes pain around chest and arms?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.catherization is invasive procedure it can have complication like nephro pathy ,emolisation,bleeding etc..as the numbness n pain which is after catherization is high likely due emolisation .. if u were my patient I would like to run some test to make sure is it embolism causing pain or DVT ( disease causing pain redness n sweling ) I would like to have atrial n venous Doppler usg of leg n some blood test so I can r/u what it is n will treat it accordinglyI hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.Regards.Dr.Asad Riaz.General and Family Physician.. ","My sister had a cardiac cath last week. On the third day, she got excruciating pain in her lower leg along with some numbness. Since then, the pain has continued to get worse. She went to an ER and all tests came back normal. She is in agony and nobody has any answers. Can you help?" -155146,What causes swollen foot after injury?,"Hello, You are right. The pain is due to the injury you had playing soccer as there are very much skin and fascia covering over the shin region the injury must have not healed. as you mentioned the swelling came down with a weak but the tissue healing is a little slow. This is common and need not worry as this is normal. You can do quick icing and that should take care of the pain. Slowly start doing the ankle toe movements and static quadriceps and static hamstring exercise so the muscles become stronger and the pain doesn't come back. In my clinical practice, most sport injury cases have these common complaints and this is normal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",Last week I was kicked right above my shinguard while playing in a soccer game. I immediately had swelling the size of a golf ball and bruising. The swelling has gone down slightly within the week but now the pain has come back with a vengeance over night. Is this normal? -206510,What causes bruising around the lips about half inch?,"Hi Welcome to the HCM,Red eyes is a symptom of viral infection.hiccough with viral infection needs to be investigated for some chest infection also.Hope the query is answered.thanks ","my 20 months old has been diagonised with a viral infection, he had a fever which has gone after giving rectal paracetamol, but he is still lethargic, and today the eyes have turned red, he is getting hiccups at every try of feeding or drinking, what could be the cause of these hiccups and red eyes?" -251068,Can the baby's heartbeat show up after another two weeks?,I am not sure about your question. Do you want to delay the period or you want to bring them on. first let me know what do you want before in can answer. ,Hai...iam 34 years old..my last period date is 28 january.in february i didnt get period and pregnanat test negative.March 19th iam going to Umrah.Doctor given me Primolut-nor 10mg.Can you please tell me when i will start my medicine to delay my periods.Is there any chances to get periods while having this medicine? -146042,Need medication for raised red patches of veins on cheeks which looks dark,"Hi Welcome to HCM Dear , your husband's problem of anemia after knee replacement surgery , is very natural , though is a matter of concern . When our body undergoes any process like surgery or long term medication , it imbalances our metabolism and need further sensible treament to get to absolute health .Gulping on only meds will not help unless we take care of our life style and food habits to increase our immunity for flawless heath Best is to include regularly ,all essestial nutrients and supplements full of antixidants in natural form like veges,fruit, fiber ,vitamins , minerals , protien in right proportion . to increase iron intake , Inclde butter milk , lemon juice, honey , apple , banana , pomegranate dry dates ,spinach ,carrot , beetroot, tomato juice and soups and lot of water to remove toxin from body , which strengthns your immune system and help lead healthy life . For proper blood circulation , i would like to suggest you to follow ,regular physical activity regime , yoga - pranayam , Meditation , Bhramari ,deep breething, Kapalbhatti .Avoid processed foods carbs , sugar , fried ,fast foods , Tea , coffee ,alcohol and smoking , stress , sleeplessness and Constipation all will produce biochemical and metabolic conditions in your body that will decrease your immunity.So avoiding is definitely the first step in the right direction to detoxing the body, boosting the immune system . Regular check ups and tests are recommended Medical treatment suggested by your doctor can be complemented using a variety of alternative therapies. Most of these therapies or home remedies focus on strengthening your immune system so that you may over come the infection and inflammation quicker .Hope this helps solves your query .Take care .All the best .Get well soonDon't hesitate to come back in case of any further query . ","My husband had a knee replacement 2 weeks ago today and sent all his stats crazy. He has a history of high potassium, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. He is 77 years old and we had everything under control with diet and meds. We are getting control with blood pressure & sugar but he has become anemic through the surgery. He is taking Iron pills. What food can I feed him that has lots of iron? I have steak and was told brussels sprouts but just found that they are high in potassium. How many can I give him without it raising his potassium level. On Sunday it was 5.2, anything over 6 has to be treated. We are active seniors & healthy." -104498,What causes difficulty in breathing?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.First of all, no need to worry for heart related diseases as your repeated ECG s and 2d echo are normal.Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely.So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.You may need anxiolytic drugs too.Don't worry, you will be alright.Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","sir, for about 3 years I have been experiencing a pain in chest last for few seconds, it used to be one in 2-3months but for last 6-8months the frequency in once in a month if starts will reflect for 2-3 days regularly and gives a niddle sence pain in some parts of arm, palm, thumb and fingers this goes to my neck , jaw also, some time in middle of chest and some times left extreem and rarely right side I hav eget done ECG may times I donot remember , TMT & ECO also doine about 10months ago, Please guide I am confused, have been admitted for few hrs to hostipal also but since no diagonosis , they returned me home like other 5-7 doctors , but only 1-doctor very old age and one fo the very sr has diagonose 5 months before and told you have virtual artilery damage backside ....plz guide" -250660,Suggest ways of conceiving a baby,"Hi.The pills her mom gave her would have most probably been to delay her periods (e.g. norethisterone). I doubt she is pregnant, and for now there should be absolutely no issues in regards to her menstrual cycle.Best wishes. ",SO my girlfriend and I were having some fun one night and we ended up grinding each other without having sex but my penis was touching her vagina. I couldn t remember if i had ejaculated or not when doing this because I didn t feel an orgasm but she was worried that I did. Even if I did ejaculate it would have been on the outside of her vagina. Is there still a possibility of her getting pregnant? Also her mom gave her these pills to take because she is going to mexico when her period is suppose to come. Im not sure what the pills are but she said they are some type of birth control? will this effect her and the possibility of getting pregnant? -148962,What treatment to be taken for high creatinine level?,"Hi,Thanks for asking the query.In iron deficiency anemia, the first is usually confirmation through a hemogram. The red cell indices are usually reduced. And in childrens, thalassemia needs to be ruled out as one of the cause.For confirmation of iron deficiency anemia, serum ferritin, total iron binding capacity needs to evaluated.I think, if it present for along time, it should be Thalassemia.Any further queries, happy to help again. ",I was on the mobile web on my cell phone. A lady asked about iron deficency. Her number was 9 and dropping. The advice was to have her dr check for a disease first before doing other tests. It was from your site. I couldn't read the name of the disease. Can you tell me what it is? -490,I am getting intense pelvic pain between 18-24 days of my cycle. Why?,"Hello. The pain you have been experiencing is most likely the ovulatory pain, typical to occur in the midcycle when one has regular cycles of 28-30 days, or if you have you menstrual periods of varying dates, you can observe that exactly 14 days prior to the menstrual period. It is called Mitterschmerz syndrome or pain. It is a normal phenomenon and usually mild but rarely it can be severe. As your pain has been severe today, it would be better to get an ultrasound done to rule out any other causes of your pain. If you had mentioned the date of your last menstrual periods, it would have been helpful. You can take antispasmodic medications and see if the pain gets relieved, But if it does not, then it would be better to seek emergency medical help. And I am assuming that chances of pregnancy have been ruled out, if not then please evaluate yourself (just in case if sexually active). I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. And about five or six times in the past year, I have experienced intense, nauseating pain that I can only guess is ovarian, but I cannot find anything on the internet to really pinpoint it. It alternates sides, lasts for a couple of hours, and is always between days 18-24 of my cycle. This morning it lasted hours, the pain reaching from my left ribs to my pelvis, which felt like a lot of pressure and made it painful to urinate." -114571,What are the side effects of lactase capsules?,"Hi,Draminate causes dry mouth, headache, drowsiness or fatigue as common side effects. Stemetil can cause low white cell count, tremors, constipation, dry mouth. High salt or sugar intake should be reduced. Avoiding food or drinks containing caffeine. Almonds are a rich source of vitamin A, B and E and daily intake of a handful of almonds can help in reducing vertigo.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician ","i had high BP yesterday with vertigo when i get up , or go to bed. high BP Firstly 140 /90 then 160/100. this happened first time in my life.doctor advised vertin 16, Draminate and stemetil MD.do these medicines carry any side effects and what should be the diet chart to be followed?" -215763,Suggest remedy for pain and soreness inside mouth,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling over the gum could be because of the infected gums or any root pieces left in that region or osteomyelitis. consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done and rule out any infection arising from any left out root pieces or bone infection. if there are root pieces get it removed, take a course of antibiotics like penicillin and metronidazole combination. do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care. ",I am a 67 years young female. Have hypertension which I am taking meds for but otherwise I am in good health. Just had my remaining bottom teeth (10)pulled July 7th. All went fine but my gums on the right side of my face right about the jawline is sore and seems like its swollen. It's sore to the touch. Will see my dentist again on July 18th but how can I get the swelling down until then. Thanks -247468,Suggest remedy for pain management apart from pain killers,"Hi,Yes, the symptoms are temporary. The withdrawal from a long acting drug lasts longer. The entire list of options are, taking a lower dose of a narcotic (methadone 2.5 mg a day?) and weaning gradually, taking a narcotic and not ever getting off of it, or cold turkey. 5 days is a considerable time of the entire time it would take for withdrawal to peak and start diminishing (7 to 10). Changing narcotic responsiveness hasn't been looked at. It would likely shorten withdrawal significantly by changing how one felt about withdrawal. This would be taking an oral short acting blocker, going into the worst withdrawal possible and then stopping everything. This is done in some private clinics under the term ""rapid detox"". It is not well studied and even less regulated.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Matt Wachsman ","Hello, I am a 35 year old female who has been on Methadone for the past 5 years for pain management. I have only taken 10 mg 3 times per day max and for the last 6 months or so 5mg 3 times per day and am now trying to detox completely. My PCP (the same one who started me on the Methadone 5 years ago) gave me Promethazine for nausea, Clonodine for withdrawal symptoms, Trazodone for sleep, and I haven t had Methadone in 5 days. I am still experiencing withdrawal and the Clonodine makes it impossible for me to go to work but without it I am having chills, restless legs, no appetite, can t sleep, and just feeling like crap. Is there any light at the end of this tunnel? I am close to just taking the back up Methadone so I can feel normal and get back to work (I haven t been able to go since starting this process). I ve called my PCP but she is not in clinic today and her only suggestion was to quit taking the Clonodine. Any other suggestions? Also, I don t want to go on Suboxone and then have to withdrawal from that, I feel that is just like taking the Methadone. Thank you." -214953,What causes blood blister on the right side of tongue?,"Hello and welcome to HCMi have gone through your query.Sore throats commonly caused by a viral infection but bacterial infection may also cause a sore throat like :Strep throat, which usually does not occur with congestion or a cough.An inflammation or infection of the tonsils (tonsillitis) and sometimes the adenoids (adenoiditis).An infection of the tissues around the tonsils (peritonsillar abscess).Inflammation of the epiglottis (epiglottitis).The treatment for a sore throat depends on the cause as for a sore throat caused by viral infection you don't need to take antibiotics but for bacterial infection you do.However, you can treat many sore throats at home.~ gargling with warm salt water~ drinking plenty of warm fluids, such as teas, soup, and water~ avoiding allergens and irritants, such as smoke and chemicals~ taking throat lozenges~ reducing inflammation with ibuprofen or acetaminophen (paracetamol)if the symptom persist then you should visit a doctor.Hope this answers your query.RegardsDr. Shesh ","Hi last week I had a sore throat that moved to my right ear.. For a few days. It was Also painful to swallow but it went away after a few days. Yesterday I woke up with a swollen, painful tongue with a lump inside. Today I still have the pain and the bump and my sore throat is back? What is going on?" -242119,Any best way to avoid self harm and suicidal thoughts ?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Measuring the depth and breadth of ADD, bipolar disorder and depression comes under the purview of clinical psychology. Clinical Psychologists are trained to assess the disorders and the diagnosis should be by and large accurate. Of course Psychiatrists and Psychologists are also trained. To assess and to get proper diagnosis, you can contact a trained clinical psychologist.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hy, My name is Tyler Grant. I am 27 years old, White, Male, 5 9 , 181 pounds. I have been given a diagnosis of ADHD about 6 months ago but their were no test run. I was originally put on Strattera, then methylphenidate, and now i am on Bupropion HCL SR 100 MG, I do know that each of these medication has worked, but I would like to have some test run to see what the actually problem is, I was wondering what are the best test that are available to check for ADHD, Bipolar, Depression? Who should I go see to get the test run?" -112763,What causes chest pain and breathing difficulty after swimming?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having upper Respiratory tract infection ( URTI ) at present. You are having throat discomfort which also suggest URTI. So better to start these treatment. 1. Drink plenty of fluids. Keep yourself hydrated. 2. Avoid oily and spicy food. 3. Warm water gargles 5 - 6 times a day. 4. Start macrolide group of antibiotic. 5. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. Once this episode is over, get done vaccination for influenza and pneumococcal to prevent future infection.Get done PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ). And if Obstructive defect is identified than start low dose inhaled corticosteroids ( ICS ). Better to consult another pulmonologist and discuss all these. ","LAST mAY i HAD bRONCHITIS AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR, GAVE ME ANITI-BIOTIC (TWO INJECTIONS0 INT HE HIP WITH BY MOUTH ANTI-BIOTIC FOR A WEEK, Most symptons went away except for the cough. Went through 4 bottle of cough medicines, nothing. went to a Pulmonogist (lung specialist) got xrays nothing showed up only a slight scar on the left lobe, both x-rays showed this. He gave me steriods for about 4 weeks, nothing still coughing.Now the cough is seems like its from the throat, I have to clear my throat a lot and it seems like a plug of mucus is in there, when I cough its gone, Never smoked, healthy I am 64 yrs old still working, Sleep all nite never cough at night, When I am up I cough, its more of a hacking cough not no fever, no other symptoms, Never had a cough like this before it seemed to come from the last Bronchitis I had and never went away. what do you think?" -150921,How to treat the lump in my knee?,"Hello,Your symptoms can be related to pregnancy. You should wait to take a pregnancy test until the week after your missed period for the most accurate result. If you don't want to wait until you've missed your period, you should wait at least one to two weeks after you had intercourse.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","hi doc..since 1 year i have this very bad tailbone pain when i sit or lay on any hard surface can you help me with that?..also me and my husband are trying to get pregnant for 2 years now and this month since 2 weeks i am having frequent urination,pain in my lower abdomin and a bit nausea. i have will have my periods on 28 of this month..when should i test ?" -136003,"Having tiredness, shortness of breath while climbing stairs. Had bronchoscopies previously. Have asthma. Solution for breath shortness?",Hi Thanks for your query Yes gastric irritation occurs in case of motelukast after prolonged use and probably that is causing your stomach pain and digestion problem and sleepiness probably is occuring from levocetrizine component of the montek-LC medicine. So if your symptoms are well controlled now you can omit this drug now. Better to go for local application of azelastine fluticasone nasal spray now after consulting your doctor. For stomach pain you need to take local anesthetic gel like mucaine gel for symptomatic releive and pantoprazole tablets for healing of the erosions if any by montek-lc. Thank you. ,"hello sir/mam.... i have an allergy since a year... frequent cold, sneezing ... so i went to ent specialist , he prescibed me tab montek-LC, so after 2-3 days my cold , cough, sneezing is gone.... but after a week, i have having severse stomach pain, digestion problem and even getting more and more sleep day time.... so is it the side effect of tab Montek LC or wat... ??" -146442,What else should I take to control my blood pressure?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has renal disease. Her fatigue and breathlessness is due to renal problem. She should go for complete renal function test and ultrasound abdomen to find the cause. Continue your medicine for thyroid. For Septicaemia she should take higher antibiotics. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, my mother is 69. Past three weeks her serum creatinine levels have been increasing from 1.8 to 1.9 and now it is 2.0. She's been complaining of tiredness and sluggishness and breathlessness. She has compression fracture in her spine and has oestoporosis. She also has thyroid for which she is taking medicine. She had septicemia in the past hence we want to rule out any serious problem right away." -234300,"Any suggestion for tenderness in lions or pubic region, itching in scrotum?","Hello,It is a normal semen report except that pus cells may be due to some type of infection.Sperm count above 20 million /ml is normal and also 50% of the sperms should be active,which is present in your semen.But pus cells should not be present.I would suggest you to consult your doctor and get examined and take proper antibiotics,It will come down.Hope you are satisfied with the answer.Thank you. ","Sir, I m presenting my semen report belowVolume : 3 mlReaction : alkalinViscosity : normalMotility :Active : 50%Sluggish : 15%Dead : 35%Total count : 55 million / mlNumerous pus cells / HPF Please give me reply as early as possible" -46815,"Have rash throughout the body. Round & red, blisters in center. No change in food, no medicines. No problem in biopsy. Treatment?","Hi ,welcome to health care magic.Thanks for writing here.It seems you have developed bacterial infection .Such infections ocuring over back of neck known as carbuncle.It can be associated with raised blood sugar.So get your blood sugar checked.Swelling on left side of neck is mostly due to raised lymph nodes which occurs in any kind of infection.You need to take antibiotics like amoxycillin and clavulinic acid along with anti inflamatory drugs like diclofenac and serato peptidase combination,but it will be better if you take drugs under the guidance of your doctor.Hope this will solve your query.Take care. ","I noticed several reddish large lumps on the back of my neck (with not known bug bites), then a few days later I noticed a dime size swelling on the left side of my neck that hurts a bit when I push on it. Do you think the second larger swelling (not red) came from the first limps? Also, what could have caused the reddish lumps? They look like huge swollen bug bites, with no infection." -104641,Suggest treatment for cough with phlegm,Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Red spots on body indicate some sort of allergic reaction either drug induced or else .Hope this clears your query .Regards . ,"hi.. Iam suffered with cough from one month.. chest X ray report says, i have lungs infection or pneumonia.. from last 2 days i have red spots on my skin on whole body they are spreading.. what are the causes or which disease i am infecting?can you please help me?" -122567,Experiencing abdomen pain after an injury,"Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.You might have got a food poisoning and intestinal infection accidentally by consuming some kind of stale food, which might be harboring bacteria. Even though the vomiting stopped, the infection might be persisting in your intestines, which caused the present discomfort in your abdomen.If I were your doctor, I would have prescribed a broad spectrum antibiotic against both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and also against amoeba after a routine stool test for ova and cyst. I would also add a probiotic and a proton pump inhibitor drug to this. You would be advised not to eat food from outside which usually are not hygienically prepared.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",left abdominal pain doesnt hurt too much but i get it alittle or when i bend over i get a small amount of pain. two days ago i was very sick puking couldnt hold nothing down. it only last for 12 14 hours now i feel alright just alittle pain. what might that be? -4450,My urine is bright yellow in color. Could it be due to any kidney problem?,Hi. I went through the case history and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know what kind of medication you are taking for hypertension and diabetics. Do you get a burning sensation while passing urine or fever? Kindly get back with the details. Thanks. ,"Hi doctor, I am 76 years old. I do not feel thirsty thus I drink very little water for a long time. I was advised to take more water but I am unable to take as I need to force myself to do so. My urine used to be yellow three or four times a day whereas for the past 20 days it is always yellow in color and after urination when I flush the commode bright yellow color is appearing in the water. I felt like checking up and got a kidney function test done. I have the reports but there is no option to attach file. However my urea is 27.6, blood urea nitrogen is 12.6, creatine is 0.9, and uric acid is 7.1. I am on medication for my diabetes and hypertension. Can you suggest what I need to do further on my condition? What is the present state of my kidneys? Best regards." -131702,Is prolonged cough with wheezing and fever in chronic asthma patient dangerous?,"HelloThank You for contacting HCM.As per W.H.O, asthma is defined as ""attacks all age groups but often starts in childhood. It is a disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person. In an individual, they may occur from hour to hour and day to day.""IN your case first thing that need to be checked is wheeze. It can be checked properly by a doctor through auscultating your chest. Apart from that as you are taking ventolin, it causes dilatation of your respiratory tract and hence relieves your symptoms.I would recommend you to start: `Tab Mytika (montelukast) 1 tab daily for one month. It will subside the allergic component and help in preventing the symptoms. `Syp Hydralin DM (Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan) one table spoon three times a day for cough x 5 daysApart from this, kindly visit a Pulmonologist in your area if :> Condition starts to aggravate.> Condition does not improve in 4-5 days> Any unusual symptom appears.Hope you get well soon.Thank You ","I am 66 yrs old, female, have been fit all my life...exercise regularly, do yoga and walk a lot. In the last year I ve had 2 bouts of pneumonia, 2 bouts of bronchitis and 2 just bad colds. This is about 1-2 months since the last cold ended and I m finding weird things with my chest, a tightness and light-headed, not really dizziness after just climbing some stairs or doing something quickly . I can still do my. Treadmill and step workout. Am I maybe getting asthma? I have a bit of a cough and ventolin left over from the previous episodes does help." -17854,I have blurred vision due to blood clot in my right eye. Is it something serious?,"Hi. If it is small, it will resolve on its own. You can wait and watch. If it is large and not resolving, it needs to be surgically removed. Revert back with photographs to an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ","Hi doctor, When I woke up suddenly yesterday, I saw a spiral black cloud in my right eye. I can see through the cloud hazily and there is no pain. When I consulted my doctor, he said that I have a blood clot. Is it something serious?" -252270,What causes presence of protein and pus in urine during pregnancy?,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today.The most likely explanation for the extra skin that you notice at the vaginal opening is that it is a skin tag, or a small fleshy growth of extra skin that is caused by the hormones of pregnancy. If this extra skin borders on the outer skin of your anus, it is also possibly a small external hemmorhoid, which are also common to develop during pregnancy. You may also notice growth of dark spots or moles you have elsewhere on your body.Fortunately, both of these types of skin lesions will usually shrink considerably or disappear once the baby is born. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy, Dr. Brown ","yes i am 23 weeks pregnant and just today I noticed that i have this small piece of extra skin that was never there before at the very end of my vagina on the left side, near the anus, but still on the vagina. I dont know what it is, I know it cant be an STD, but i still dont know what it is." -22376,I have been having excess phlegm for last two weeks. Is it throat cancer?,"Hi. Throat cancer is the last diagnosis to be expected. Firstly, you have a bacterial infection revealed by the green sputum. So you have to take an antibiotic as Targo (Levofloxacin) 750 mg once daily for 10 days plus hot fluids. You must have an endoscopic examination of your larynx to detect the cause of hoarseness. Do not speak loudly and avoid spicy and cold foods. Show me the picture of the laryngoscope when you have it. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hello doctor,I have been having excess phlegm for the last two weeks. It is sometimes green in color or clear color. Phlegm comes sometimes when I am talking. There is also hoarseness of voice. I smoke cigarettes, although trying to quit. Have not smoked for three weeks. Can this be throat cancer? I am worried." -163056,"What could cause severe pain, tightening and untightening like sensation in legs?","Hi did you threw up earlier on pressing the swelling under your skin? and slept for 16 hrs after that of there was some other reason( like excessive exhaustion) for your prolonged sleep? In case these incidents happened after pressing on the swelling then go for MRI Neck to diagnose the swelling , Else wait for sometime without putting pressure on the swelling to see its development. ","Hi, I have something under the skin in my neck (does not feel like a lump, more like a muscle/tendon/joint or something like that). It is not visible, and only hurts when I consistently apply pressure to it. I am only 20 yrs old, female. I don t feel it on the other side. I think my body is fighting off sickness as well, I threw up earlier and I slept for almost 16 hrs. Any ideas?" -41559,What causes hair fall after stopping folic acid?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history you are having telogen effluvium. My treatment advice is - 1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 2. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use. 3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I am now on estradoil 0.5mg, lisinopril 10mg, prenatal vitamins (though not pregnant) 1 a day, fish oil 3 a day, and calcium 600 + D usp, and I used to take folic acid which I quit taking. Now my hair which was extremely thick is falling out and I have lost at least 3/4 of the thickness could this be due to not taking folic acid anymore? I am will be 71 this month. Thank you." -81823,Pain in the kidney area. Advised to take danza and unix. Advice?,"Hello! This is a very good description that you have provided. According to me, the disease that he is having is Ig A nephropathy which is the commenest adult nephropathy, for which he has taken treatment in Vellore. He is basically having a chronic renal failure which is evident by the lab investigations. transplant is the definate treatment but it is costly and involve many legal formalities.Dialysis has to be performed by the time he will get ready for transplant. Unfortunately till date no medicine is the cure for renal failure, only dialysis or renal transplant can improve the the life quality and expectancy.Thanks. ","My friend Iltemus. Age 39 weight-57 kg suffering from Kidney diseases since 2002. He done his renal biopsy on 04/12/2002 at dhaka for the first time the result was: focal segmental mesangial proliferative glomerulonehrities. then went to Vellore, India and did the test again this time The comment: IgA nepropathy. They gave some treatment and upto 2009 serum creatinine was found normal. Creatinine in 2010 was 2.8, in 2011 was 2.2 in june 2012 was 4.7 & decembe 2012 was 6.4. finally on 4/5/13 some test results: creatinine- 6.9, Albumin- +++, Potassium- 4.02 mmol/l, sodium- 136 mmol/l. cloride- 108.69 mmol/l, TCO2 20.68 mmol/l, Anion gap 10.65 mmol/l, Uric acid 244.4 umol/l, T. Calcium 2.24 mmol/l... Hemoglobin 12 gm/dl, ESR ( West method) 07mm/1st hr RCB count- 4.18 Esonophils 1.55, Platelet count 222. Now He is taking the following drugs...Amlodipin 5mg 0+0+1, Febuxostat 40 mg 1+0+1, Iron Polymaltose+folic Acid+zinc 1+0+1, Prazosin 1 mg 1+1+1 CaCo3+Vit-D 1+1+1. M.P.E.G- Epoetin beta 50 MCG/.3 ml inj.. once a month.Now what he can do..? Which you suggest for Dialysis/transplant. Which is the appropriate level for transplantation. Is there any medicine to cure or give more life expectancy without transplant?Thanks.Monirul Hassan0000 YYYY@YYYY" -143116,Would having back pain be due to recurring spondylitis?,Go for physiotherapy treatment take lumbar traction to overcome disc space.short wave diathermy to reduced pain.do strengthening exercise to improve density of bone.physiotherapy treatment only can help you ,"Hi, i m 27 year old and suffering from lower back pain. Recently, I gone through x-ray test. Below is the results:1. Visual bones show less bone density2. Straightening of lunmbar spine noted3. Osteophytes along L3-4-5 vertebrae4. Reduced L5-S1 intervertebral disc space heightIMPRESSION: Mild osteoporosis with slight reduced L5-S1 intervertebral disc space.Could you please suggest the treatment? Thanks,Manish" -178582,"Has angina, complex partial seizures. On imdur, epilex chrono. Cough not cured. Why?","HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern but this forum actually gives the advise to the patients regarding there health issue in terms of diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, genera taking care, we does not provide any information about the hospitals or any thing else, hope you can understand this bye ",I would like you to advise me where I could find the best hospitals that could treat paralysis that caused to my brother who is 20 years old due to the exixtance of tumor in the spinal cord since 2004. He passed through a raidiation treatment to ensure the safety of this tumor as the doctors here in Egypt told us that it is impossible to remove it from this critical location. Thanks -160901,What causes stiffness and pressure in the right knee after an injury?,"Hi there. It does appear from your history that you have sustained a severe injury to the left ankle and foot region. Now the first thing that you have to understand is that the problem of recurrent swelling will be a persistent one and will only resolve so much. The overall blood supply over the foot and ankle is relatively poor, and further more the multiple scars which are present around the foot would make the venous and lymphatic drainage difficult. This would lead to fluid retention which should have ideally been pumped back so the result would appear as generalised swelling of the foot. The tingling sensation at the sole of the foot is probably due to a nerve injury that you would have sustained there. If i had a patient who'd present to me with such symptoms, i would prescribe a course of Pregabalin 75mg and B complex tablets for the nerve injury and advise using compression stockings for the foot. Do active and passive ankle range of movement exercises to reduce some of the stiffness that you might be experiencing now. Ask your physiotherapist to help you out for the same. ","Hi.I've been mauled by a rothwyler dog on may 15th on both my limbs,in which the left lower limb on my ankle was severely bitten. Where the flesh was bitten off..I've been hospitalised for a month and a half,wounds have closed completely in september,eversince I have been elevating my left foot,coz it used to swell a lot,its now december,my left foot is still so stiff,can hardly walk a distance,can't wear shoes and when I tickle the underneath of my foot it has that slight tingling rush.....what do you think is the problem and what should I do,it is very depressing with all the scars and the stressful part is that my foot doesn't work the way it supposed to......thank you your reply will be much appreciated...." -252816,What causes vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,The spotting you had on 5 Oct could be labelled as mittlesmersch which happens at the time of egg release. It is also associated with some colicky pain in the abdomen . So I would not have any concern for this spotting. However, your pregnancy test needs some attention. It was weak positive. After your normal menses, such weak positive pregnancy test is rather mystery. Such week positive pregnancy test is due to low levels of hCG; which happens after baby becomes non-viable , abortion or ectopic pregnancy. However, your history is suggestive of none of these conditions. Please repeat the test again after about a weeks gap. If still it is positive or weak positive, report to the Gynaecologist. Hope this helps you,Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","had a period and a week later I had light red spotting..days befor my period i took a preg test and had two lines one light and another kinda dark. also had some cramping with the spotting..what could it be and i shuld went to the gyn dr had a pap and she said all looks good..it was my physcal. period started Sept. 28, ended on the 30...spotted on Oct.5" -68610,Is MRSA contagious?,"Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that chikunguniya virus has no treatment. The rash found is not because of some glandular activity but it is the reaction of skin itself. I advice you to take analgesics like diclofrnac under your doctors guidance and steroid like prednisolone as and when required.I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic. ","Hello, I visited a doctor a few weeks ago and he told me I have the Chickungunya jungle virus! I thought it was going away, but I think I m having a bit of a relapse, there is a rash on my foread and my forehead also appears to be swollen! Is the swelling some sort of gland in my forehead that is trying to fight of the infection?" -171036,Suggest treatment for Desiccation disc with disc bulge and neuroforaminal narrowing,"Hello, The description you present sounds somewhat similar to what someone might complain of who had BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO (BPPV). This is when the movement of the HEAD whether by itself entirely or as it changes along with body posture from lying to standing or sitting. This condition can be treated using BRANDT-DAROFF exercises which train the brain to not pay so much attention to these head movements that can make the person feel ""dizzy"" or as if they were in movement. There are YOUTUBE videos that give the STEP BY STEP instructions on how to produce this maneuver which will help immensely with your symptoms if in fact you can see a neurologist or ENT specialist who can test you for BPPV. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","Hi, My wife 60 year old complaining of head reeling sensation since last night. She does not have BP or diabetics. She has dust allergy and took Claritol 10 mg dose one per day last 2 days. The reeling sensation occurs when the head is turned sideways. Please advise. Thanks, Umamaheswara Rao" -223791,Suggest remedy for premature ejaculation,"Hello,Yes its possible to encounter bleeding from penis after rough and dry sexual intercourse. You can use lubricants that are available over the counter before intercourse to prevent such injuries in future.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician ","Hi ! I have one question please, and I'm very worried about my boyfriend. During dry humping, his penis started bleeding. He said he felt pain and maybe the skin was slitted. But is there something more? Thanks for the answer.Im looking forward to it. Regards ." -478,I have severe rib pain and it hurts more while standing and taking deep breaths. Please help.,"Hello. There are many conditions where we can get chest pain along with ribs pain. I would like to ask a few questions. Is that pain on costochondral junction which means if you palpate your ribs you can feel there is one gap and then the other rib is started. So pain in that region is costochondritis but the pain is like neurogenic pain sharp and localized (at specific). Does that pain radiates to the tip of shoulder or not? Is the pain associated with other symptoms like palpitation? Had you done exercise one day before and got pain? Meanwhile, I would recommend you start one drug and let us work on your problem. Also, remember anxiety and panic attacks can cause symptoms very similar to angina. These attacks which can occur out of the blue or in response to a stressful event include chest pain along with shortness of breath, palpitations, and dizziness. Take tablet Parafon Forte (Chlorzoxazone) 500 mg per oral three daily after food for three days. This prescription for you helps relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the discomfort caused by acute (short-term), painful muscle, or bone conditions. ","Hello doctor, I am having severe rib pain since this morning and it hurts when I stand up straight or when I move or lay down. I tried putting a heating pad and ice pack on it and did not do anything. I feel extreme discomfort, cannot take deep breathes, and feel sharp stabbing pain once in a while." -106830,Can heart ache be due to a blow in the chest area?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the x ray report you have mentioned. It is showing prominent bronchovascular markings (BVMs). It is commonly seen with inflammation of the airways (bronchitis). No need to worry for lung infection like tuberculosis or pneumonia and lung cancer. You are having bronchitis only. For this you should consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for the treatment. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, My name is Ali and I am 22 years old. Today I got X-ray for my lunges and here is the report can you tell me what is it? should I be worried or not? what I have to do?. 1- Bilateral increase Broncho- Pulmonary Markings features of :- (Bronchitis)2- Clear both costo-phernic angles3- Normal cardiac shadow.please can you tell me what does it mean?.thanks for your consideration." -245827,What are the home remedies for the painful lumps inside the cheeks?,"**1. Piles are mainly due to cause and effect of Constipation, so make sure you are taking care of the same [take trifla churan at bed time with luke warm water]2. Endocrine disorders like under active thyroid, disturbed blood sugar can also lead to constipation with resulting piles [please check with the values]3. Do not strain while passing stool,and use WARM water or wet toilet paper but without perfume or alcohol(without soap) to clean your anus after each motion . Avoid cold/tap/jet (western seat) water.4. take: elephant yam, papaya, butter milk, pistachio, almonds, pear, apple, old rice, milk, crystallized sugar, raw radish and avoid tea,coffee,garlic, onion,fish, hot spices, sitting for long hours.. eat slowly,avoid haste-irregular eating and sweet/heavy food which are difficult to digest and cause indigestion.. take less of strong spices (ginger,garlic), oily-fried-fatty food and flatus producing foods (peas,beans,dals). fried cumin seeds 500mg, fried asafetida (hing) 125mg, shweta parpati 500mg, mix them and take with honey three times a day.. 1 glass lukewarm water every morning and night.. to stop bleeding [if there]: take coconut water from 1 coconut and add 2 table spoon full (tsf) sugar and drink.. Trifla because of its high nutritional-detoxification [Shodhan] and cleansing value is very helpful in treating your present complaints. [take 3 gm with luke warm water at bed time]PS:. Again piles, is due to low digestive fire and taking amla & aloe vera juice will help in cleansing the liver to speed up the metabolism.. According to the Arthritis Foundation, either heat or cold may help with pain-it may be a matter of trial and error to find which works better for you.. Back Pain could be due to being overweight [80Kg], thus seek an opinion of Spine Specialist for necessary Examination and also one has to focus on Weight Management Programme. ",Sir am suffering from external piles any home remedies please inform and wat care should I take and exercises if any please inform whether to use hot or cold water and does it effects my spine because am getting back pain when I stand for long time my age is 27 and ht 5.4 wt=80 -128348,How to treat a swollen knee that is rather increasing in size daily?,"Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury .X ray of the right ankle will be helpful to rule out any fracture or other pathological causes.Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in diet which will help in strengthening of bones.Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.Also, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.Wishing you a Good Health.Take care. ",Hello 2-3 months ago i jumped and landed on the outside of my right ankle..i finished the game and i iced it when i got home i didnt see a doctor....it still hurts im in track i have my trainer wrap it but it still hurts...what could it be? should i see a doctor? What if my mom doesnt believe me? -176106,What causes sharp pain in head along with numbness in face?,"Hello dear Your mother's complains may be due to primary headache (less likely), in background of previous stroke vascular etiologies are more consistent. Unilateral headache with Stent placed may be due to occlusion. Other reason may be temporal arteritis. You need to consult a neurologist for proper evaluation. You can send ESR, routine blood test. Rest investigations can be discussed with your doctor. Hope you found the answer helpful. Dr Neeraj Kumar Neurologist ",my mother is having very strong pains on the right side of her head. what tests need to be performed to see what is going on? The dr put her on pain meds for now. She had a mini stroke a few years back and had stents placed. Could this pain be due to the stents? She will be 75 in December -4977,How to cure vocal folds swelling?,"Hi. 1. Take plenty of fluid intake orally. 2. Take absolute voice rest. 3. Have steam inhalation. 4. Take capsule Rabeprazole 20 mg once a day. 1. Avoid spicy and fried foods. 2. Avoid frequent throat cleaning. 3. Avoid shouting, screaming, whispering and lengthy conversation. For further information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hello doctor, I am suffering from vocal folds swelling. I feel my voice is too low. Local ENT specialist advised me to take steam through mouth. Please help me out." -206681,Should a doctor be consulted if the baby fallen from bed shows no sign of injury outside?,"Hello. I just read through your question.What you are describing is very common in this age group. You can co tinue paracetamol as needed for 2-3 days. If the symptoms persist beyond that time, I recommend consulting with tour doctor. Until then, you can treat at home. ","My 16 month old baby has a low grade fever that responds to Paracetamol, poor appetite (still eating but small amounts) and soft stools. He is not constantly rubbing his ears and his tonsils are slightly red. Should I keep an eye on him for the next 24hours or should I seek medical help?" -238723,Suggest medication for OCD,HiI understand you concern.I had gone through your questions and i guess you need antidepressant to control anxiety and depression.Besides antidepressant hormonal replacement therapy can beneficial in post menopausal symptoms.Antidepressant like sertraline and escitalopram has very less side effect and very useful to treat it.Start from mild dose and increases gradually as needed.Do exercise regularly.Keep your self busy and doing household work.Proper sleep and diet can helpful.I hope i have answered your query.Still have a query then feel free to ask.Thank you. ,"I have a lot of issues. Have suffered anxiety/depression insomnia for on and off 17 years. First episode post natal depression. Now going through menopause having a hard time finding the correct antidepressant that does not cause a lot of side effects. Taking Valdoxan at the moment helps me sleep for a few hours, still not myself. Tired all the time, no interest sort of stuck. Also on liveal 5mg and have a testosterone pellet implanted. I don t consider myself overweight but have severe sleep apnea, and sufferer from allegies and sinus infections. I feel like my brain is frozen, some days I feel like I have ADD. dyslexia. Late last year I went on a complete detox which was very hard to get rid of the toxins in ni in my body - it helped with some issues but not the insomonia/depression. Most natural therapies say I need to detox - medical profession tell me its menopause/depression what do I do." -15915,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -107035,Suggest treatment for bronchitis,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. I also think that you are having costochondritis. It is inflammation of costal (rib) cartilage. Due to this there is swelling, tenderness (soreness), weakness, tiredness etc are seen. So you are mostly having costochondritis. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 3. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 6. Sit with proper back and chest support. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","my doctors think i may suffer from costochondritis?(jurys out) but can it make u feel really tired and weak.... ive been suffering badly with the so called symptoms and also after i eat i have a lingering stomach ache| lately i have noticed a swelling left side of the top of my ribs, and feel very sore when i press it!....i dont think its costochondritis, and even if it is im in pain every day now , it makes me feel weak and tired now too????" -110798,What causes chest pain while suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis?,"thanks for asking your questioni completely understand your problemactually in this young age most common causes for your complaints is peptic ulcer/ gastritis.so don't have much of oily,spicy food . you can have a proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole before meals for a couple of days.u should consult a pulmonologist / gastroenterologist who can get a chest X-ray done and other investigations needed to come to a diagnosis. is you smoke first thing you should do is quit smoking from now onwardsthanks/regardsfeel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health ","Hello, I m a fit 24 year old male with never any health problems. 2 days ago I woke up in the night with a tight chest pain feeling which has now gone down but is still there... It hurts when I swallow food and water or take a deep breath in. What could this be ?" -87170,Is it safe to travel while suffering from gall stones?,"Hi and Welcome to HCM.I appreciate your concern for the raised liver enzymes.The raised liver enzymes are suggestive of liver injury.In absence of alcohol intake, these enzymes are raised in the diseases of the liver, gall bladder, etc.You are advised to consult a physician for proper evaluation and may be you need to undergo further lab tests including abdominal ultrasound to ascertain the cause of liver injury.High GGT is usually indicative of toxin induced liver injury.The most common toxins apart from alcohol are drugs like anti TB drugs, paracetamol, etc. Hope this answers your query. ","hey, i just took a liver function test. My results are as follows. im currently 40 years old and a female.SGPT-83u/lSGOT-47u/lGGTP-108All are high. Im reallly worried. Im a strict muslim I dont drink alcohol and also I have no symptoms as such. Please help me on this ans guide me" -211390,"What causes vomiting,shaking pretty bad and weakness?","Hello, You should introduce food items in your daughter's diet gradually. You can give her mashed banana, chikoo; puréed vegetables like pumpkin, carrot; daal soup; sooji; raagi; steamed apple, pear; khichdi and other home made foods. Introduce one food item once every 5 - 7 days. This will help you in identifying if your child is allergic to any particular food. You can give cerelac occasionally but as it is a processed product do not use it on a regular basis. It is always preferable to use fresh home made stuff for babies. Hope you find this helpful.Regards,Preeti ",My daughter is 5 months and 20 days...now am giving home made raggi twice a day.....am giving 4 to 6 table spoons at morning and evening am confused please advice me....what can i give her in the noon....can i give cerealac...some people says it cause phlegm please help me -194579,What causes a lump on the cheek in a child?,"Hello,Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you upload photographs of the same on this website so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ","We have recently been abroad and my daughter got bitten a few times. Since we have been back she has come out in lots of spots on her face,arms and legs. at first i thought it was the bites but now after a week she is getting more every day. she has already had chicken pox and we have been to the doctor and she said to wait and see if she comes out in any more. Tonight she has come out in a few more and i am starting to get a little worried about what it might be," -59382,What causes heart palpitations and chest tightness?,"Hi welcome to H.C.M I understand your query and concernPulmonary hypertension in your case should be evaluated for Right sided heart failure.I advise you to get a base line 2 dimensional Echocardiography, ECG,lipid profile immediately to confirm the diagnosis.Monitor your blood pressure,heart rate regularly.Blood pressure has to be maintained under 130/80 mm of Hg.Drugs like Bosetans and Anti hypertensives like calcium channel blockers and intermittent oxygen therapy will be the treatment of choice.Restrict the intake of salt less than 6 g/day.Exercise regularly for 30 min.Drink 3-4 liters of water daily.Diet rich in fruits,vegetable salads,juices should be taken. consult a cardiologist for further expert management.post your further queries if any,Thank you. ","Hello Doctor, My mother had DVT and we treated her for that, she has been given acitrom 5 mg intially and now she is under acitrom 2. She has a PE in between and we had performed IVC process.. From then on she has Pulmonary Hyper Tennsion and breathing was not normal.. So the doctor has given Pulmopres.. Do you suggets any other treatment of medicine.." -174014,What causes persistent dizziness and tiredness after fainting?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if this is the dementia then it is the neurological disease and it is irreversible no cure is there for this disease but it can be given try with medicines least concern what the sided effects are there but that is the only option available hope this information helps. ","HELLO DR. I AM WRITING THIS TO GET SOME HELP FOR MY FRIEND (NOT ME YET) WHO HAS DEMENTIA. HER FAMILY IS LOOKING FOR A HOLISTIC DOCTOR, AS THE MEDS SHE IS GETTING FROM HER MD ARE NOT WORKING AND GIVING HER SIDE EFFECTS. (AM SURE THIS NOTE IS WISHFUL THINKING, BUT MAYBE THERE IS SOMETHING/SOMEONE OUT THERE TO HELP HER) THE LOCATION HERE IS SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA 94070." -169517,Suggest treatment for arm pain after falling down,"Hello, I have studied your case with diligence.Yes this can be early rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does she have such complain?Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased you have such stiffness in spine? RA positive polyarthritis have fast progression of disease.When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I am having weird symptoms of my left hand. My pinkie and ring finger stiffened and moved away from my other two fingers, which stiffened and bent downward. It lasted a few minutes. I have had this happen to my right foot in the past, but not in a while. Is this the start of rheumatoid arthritis. My grandmother and cousin have it. i am concerned." -203319,Suggest treatment for stomach ache in a 4 years old child,"It should be clear to you that while he has an irregular heartbeat, he does not seem to be any the worse for it. Hence, you should be concerned but not panicky. The scan will probably be normal, as very few cases of irregular heartbeat have a physically abnormal heart. ","My new 2days old grandson has iregular heartbeat,which was already diagnosed before he was born. He was born 4 weeks early, but he weights 3.25 kg, has good colour, drinks and does everything normal.They are going to do heart scan today. I am stressing too much, too early?Thank you." -129162,Do Myopia and Astigmatism kind of refraction errors cause intermittent squint? Can we cure squint with Ayurveda?,"Hi. Lakshmi abirami, Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of Hypothyroidism and it causes for unusual body weight gain or obesity. Hormonal imbalance, hypo-thyroidism and pcos can cause irregular periods. My doubt is , if you take any medicine for hypothyroid? But your doubt will be cleared by way of AYURVEDA TREATMENT, KANCHNAAR [bark] and KELP are the two herbs which contain natural iodine which even in higher quantity do not give side effects whatever body requires it keeps and the rest goes out easily. PRAVAL BHASMA and SHANGU BHASMA in appropriate quantity. ","Doctor Good Morning, I am 34 Years old Female. Married and having one kid. Problem for me is I am having Hypo Thyroid , and my Weight is 85 Kg, Height is 5.5 , all that i want to reduce my weight which leads to improper periods and other side effects. My doubt is whether i can go for Homeopathy , Ayurvedha, Sidha or English medicine to continue? Wish to have your reply sooner. plssssssss?" -218912,What can be done for low tolerance to antibiotics as prescribed clindamycin for serious gum infection?,"Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.Actually while pregnancy there are some hormonal changes which affects gums and tooth and make them infection prone.Because of which there are swelling of gums and tooth also become loose and prone for caries.That is why you experienced these throbbing and bleeding gums. Now as you are feeling that there is swelling on left side, it looks that the infection of tooth has spread to periapical region and an abscess has been formed.You have to visit another dentist to get it all treated as this condition can not be healed only by medication.Hope it will help youThank you ","I have had 3 Children and while pregant and even after i started losing my beautiful heathy cavity free teeth they started hurting,throbbing,gums bleeding and having calcium spots on them but worst of all the starting chipping and falling out.I have had dentist look at my teeth and they said theyve never saw anything luke it befor where extreme vomitting caused dental damage like this so they refused to work on my teeth unless i admitted i did drugs i told i wasnt on nor have i ever dont any illegal drugs but even after my medical records were faxed they called the police on me and refused to let me leave tilk cops arrived the police told they i wasnt on any drugs and that i could sue them then they said we will qork on your teeth for $5,225 if i didnt sue them and if they could use photos of ny teeth for conferences but now my teeth are worse and im scared because i can not afford dental work to restore my teeth and i have a swollen left jaw because of a white ozzing bump on my gum and what feels like a pulp inside my gum around my root and it bleeds swells and has my jaw sticking out swollen and really sore please help me." -51081,What causes high systolic blood pressure?,its muscular pain only.As you are getting with particular motion when you exert your particular muscles.Avoid doing exercises/postures where you are getting pain.Do some muscle relaxant exercises .Or you cal also take some muscle relaxant.Avoid doing work for few days involving muscles of your upper limb. ,"I've been having some minor chest pains, I think it's muscle related but I just want to ask. I've just starting working out again, and when I move my left arm around, I get a sharp pain in the left center part of my chest, a little below where my heart is. It only happens when I move my arm, it doesn't affect breathing or anything. Should I be concerned?" -114494,Can sproxyne and spasmo cool plus cause stomach pain and green stool?,"Hi,Wet your hair and scalp well with water. Apply the shampoo to the scalp fully and Work up a good lather and leave it in place for 5 minutes.Rinse your hair and scalp well with warm water, and dry your hair. Use the lotion twice a week. Continue the lotion until prescribed period even if you feel symptomatically better. This will ensure completion of treatment.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician ","Dear Doctor, I have dandruff and i can see white flakes falling from my head and there are no red spots in my head.I want to know about dosage, directions and how to use ARCOLANE(ketoconazole 2% scalp solution).I need to know amount to be applied(i have cut my hair very short to have good improvement on application of scalp solution) and time to massage and soak time before rinsing. thank you-it will be of very great use to me and many of my friends." -194610,"Suggest remedy for fever, cough and congestion in children","Hello,It is not correct for me to guide you based on this information alone. But at the same time, by what you say, it looks like a complicated Urinary tract infections (as it is multiple UTIs).I agree that WBC increase in non-infective inflammation also. But if you can upload all her reports of urine routine and blood CBC, I may be able to guide you better.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ","My daughter is 15 months old and has a history of one UTI prior to 12 months of age. She had an ultrasound after the UTI but no VCUG. Twice since then she has developed fevers and had her urine tested both by dipstick and by microscopy. In both cases she tested positive for leukocytes but negative for nitrites, RBC and no bacteria were found. The dipstick test for leukocytes was +++, I m not sure what the numbers from the microscopy were. Her paediatrician said that the white blood cells were probably there from an infection elsewhere in the body (she did develop a cold). I am still a little concerned however as I thought this level of leukocytes in the urine was abnormal, and read that leukocytes can also indicate inflammation. Is there another possible problem here (another kind of inflammation?) or is UTI the only possible concern?" -92670,What causes chest pain and itching lump on back?,HiWelcomeWe need to examine to say what it is.It might be folliculitis.Wash the area with lots of water and use mild soap like dermadew or dove.Apply neosporin ointmentTake care ,hi doc. well i really need your help I have red bumps around my butt hole?and one came out near my legs and the lips of my vigina. what cold it be they burn with water or when i go pee. I dont think its herpes because the only guy i have been with for 9 months doesnt have it. What can it be? -216439,Is swelling in mouth normal from canker sore?,"Hi!Welcome to Health care magic. The complaint that you have mentioned in the question is due to infection of pharynx and uvula by bacteria I advice you to consult an ENT surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.I usually prescribe to my patients with such symptoms the following drugs Cefixime,phenylephrine hydrochloride,citrizine,diclofenac and paracetamol.I also advice you to gargle with luke warm salt water.Avoid taking fruits juices, ice water, ice cream and cool drink. wishing for a quick and complete recovery.Thank you ",I woke up with my uvula very swollen. When I finally looked at it in the mirror I was sort of shocked to see that the entire bottom portion is white. What in the world is going on? I've had a swollen uvula when I've had a sore throat before. But im not even sick this time. -194779,What can be done for 1 year baby to sleep without breast milk?,"Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Instead of imagining things first communicate with the child. Make it a regular habit to sit with him and share days things and others with him. Let him know how to keep his genitals clean and dry. Let him understand that it's ok to speak with you about anything. He is growing, so changes will occur and it seems you are alone to handle the situation. At this age they receive a lot, mostly crap from friends. To top it all, internet is there. Unless you try and keep communication open, he may not be willing to ask for help. Also he might be thinking this is men's thing and you are not aware of this. You have to be patient. Be around to help. Don't be too controlling or lenient. Take care Regards, Dr. Ratna Mulay, Pediatrician ","My 10-y-o son was masturbating (or exploring...I did not ask specifics) with shampoo and Vaseline Total Moisture Conditioning lotion (which has a long list of ingredients including petroleum, sunflower seed oil, and a bunch of ingredients of which I am unfamiliar. I was concerned since I was told to use only water-based lubricants so I bought him a Rite Aid water -based lubricating liquid. Was this the right thing to do? Is the hand lotion bad for him to use? My ex-husband and son s therapist are giving me grief about it. But my son was spending inordinate amounts of time in the bathroom and the hand lotion and shampoos were disappearing more quickly than normal." -110760,How to feed patient diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Chest pain on movements (bending in your case) and tenderness (pain on pressing) are characteristic of musculoskeletal pain. So consult orthopedic doctor for the diagnosis of this. You should avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have pain in both the sides of the chest, a kind of uncomfortable pain which stays there and increases when i bend and press my finger in the chest. it is there since 2 months. I dont know which specialists to go to? i am 33 yrs old having no medical history." -137184,Problem occurred by using eye drop,"hi it look like that he has allergic and asthma problem Budesonide is a glucocorticoid steroid for the treatment of asthma and non-infectious rhinitis (including hay fever and other allergies). it must be taken according to doctor advise Budesonide may cause: * nose irritation or burning * bleeding or sores in the nose * lightheadedness * upset stomach * cough * hoarseness * dry mouth * rash * sore throat * bad taste in mouth * change in mucus color * muscle cramps In addition, the following symptoms should be reported immediately: * difficulty breathing or swelling of the face * white patches in the throat, mouth, or nose * irregular menstrual periods * severe acne * on rare occasions, behavioral changes — when these do occur, they seem to mostly affect children. if he feel any side effect better to consult doctor as far as i think if he is alright now then better not to take it ","HELLO DOCTOR , MY SON IS TAKING BUDECORT PUFF FROM SEPTEMBER 2010. ALMOST 9 MONTHS. IS IT HARMLESS TO HIM OR SHOULD I STOP IT. HE IS NOW 4 YRS.OLD , PLEASE HELP ME. AGE : 4 YRS GENDER : MALE MECIAL HISTORY: ALLERGY ,RUNNING NOSE, RESPIRATION PROBLEM TREATMENT: ASTHALIN INHALLER & BUDECORT PUFF,NEBULIZER PROBLEM HOW LONG BUDECORT CAN BE TAKEN CONTINIOUSLY" -52946,Suggest treatment for low blood pressure and weakness,"Hi,Welcome.This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.Yes a bp of >140/90 is high for your age. Their are various causes of high bp but most common is essential hypertension (increase bp with age). Other causes include abnormal kidney functioning, thyroid disease, increased secretion from a gland of our body (adrenal gland).So I'll recommend you to get some tests done like Kidney function test, Thyroid profile, renal Doppler & Ultrasound Abdomen. In the meanwhile, decrease the salt intake & monitor your bp daily. If it remains high, you will medications.Thanks ","I am 33 female just got my third child 4 month ago. I get bad headache with bp reading 154/92 . before the reading I don't eat for at least 30 min, don't make any excercise too. I take it every 15 to 30 minutes and the average is 154/92 or 94 . I am not over weight is this blood preasure high for my age?" -76241,"Abnormal insulin without any eggs in follicle, could i be pregnant ?",Hello juher ; welcome to HealthcareMagic Sorry to say but your semen analysis report is not good.The motility is bad and morphology is also not good.It will improve with treatment but it will take time so you have to be patient and take medicines regularly as advised.You should consult a Urologist for detailed explanation and treatment.Please consult as early as possible so that you can be treated accordingly. ,"hi this is juher pathan looking for answer the treatment duration for my abnormal seminal report ,Questions related to - seminal report Dear Doctor my age 28 yearsheight 6 fitweight 58 kg i Q : Dear Doctor my age 28 yearsheight 6 fitweight 58 kg i have TB in my past Presently iam healthy seminal report is quantity 20mlcolour milky whiteconsistency thick liquidreaction alkalnePH 70 total cout of sperms 10 million Dear Doctor my age 28 years,height-6 fit,weight 58 kg, i have TB in my past Presently iam healthy seminal report is quantity 2.0ml,colour-milky white,consistency-thick liquid,reaction-alkalne,P.H-7.0, total cout of sperms 10 million/ml of semen Motality after 1/2 hours total motile-10% active motile-10%,moderatelymotile-10%,sluggeshly motile-20% ,non motile-60% after 1hour total motile-8% active motile-5%,moderatelymotile-10%,sluggeshly motile-25% ,non motile-60% after 4hour total motile-2% active motile-00%,moderatelymotile-5%,sluggeshly motile-15% ,non motile-80% micro scopic morphology-10 to15% immature forms 08 to 10% tail less-02 to 04 %,pin head 01 to02%,W.B.C-4-6/hpf,R.B.C-no found, epithelial cell-not found,trichmonous-not found so pls tell sir i can be a fatheror not if not treatments are avilable for me.and duration of treatment." -60637,Is Fucidin cream suggested to treat herpes infection?,"Hello,Yes, you should definitely see your doctor today. MRSA can usually be treated in the office.Regards ","I was in the hospital for 7 days last week being treated for COPD and a- fib, being released on Friday. On Monday I noticed a few small boil like soars on my shin and one on my foot. They appear to be pus- filled. I worry it could be MRSA. Can my doctor treat this in his office today?" -162004,How to treat accident mediated chin and shin injury?,"In my opinion you had cracked bone which does not show up on initial x ray ,requires as least one week to show upI recommend another x ray scan to confirm you may need a simple finger splint if my diagnosis is correct what your experiencing is normalGood Luck ","So I was dumb and punched a door about 4-5 weeks ago. I thought I had broken my hand because my middle knuckle swelled up and it basically covered my ring finger knuckle. I went to the Dr. and after x-rays, they said it wasn't broken and said it is probably just bruised and gave me a splint that I used for about 3 days... Since then, the swelling has gone down and the pain has mostly left. My knuckle is still tight and there is some pain if it hits anything or if i try to pop it. But that isn't what concerns me. My knuckle is still significantly larger when compared to the same knuckle on my other hand. Plus, it feel like things are moving around and crunches if you press on it with your finger. I figured it would have healed by now if it were just a bruise so the crunching and movement in my knuckle along with the periodic pain whenever pressure is on it has me worried that I may have done more damage then I thought." -17552,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -42228,What causes hair loss and can it be cured?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM...You seem to have androgenetic alopecia. It is also called male pattern baldness. The disease is testosterone influenced inherited disease. There may be history of similar disease in your father or members of maternal or paternal side.Diabetes does not influence hairloss,but let it be controlled.And masturbation does not affect hair. However, it may be done in limit. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.Still, I would like to give you few suggestions regarding management of your disease as follow..- take finesteride 1 mg tab daily in morning as you are taking- take biotin 10 mg daily at night- take vitamin E cap 400 mg- apply minoxidil 10% solution twice a day- cleanse the scalp with ketoconazole shampoo- continue treatment for few months to few years- have patience for the good resultI hope this would help you in managing your disease.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ","Hi doctor,I'm having frequent hair loss and my hair has lost its color and started thinning since 2 years , moreover i'm having diabetes and i masturbate daily. Do the above mentioned problem persists because of diabetes or masturbation.Can it be cured.Will my hair regain its natural health and strength?" -140361,Suggest treatment for lower back pain,dear friend in your case physiotherapy and exercise will help you a lot. presently if you have severe pain then take muscle relaxant medicine like combination of aceclofenac+paracetamol+chlorzoxazon and consult physiotherapist.-exercise for back pain- raise your leg sraight from hip joint without bending from knee after sleeping on back and then put down slowly. same exercise for another leg and then raise both leg simultaneously. sleep on abdomen and raise your head and chest backward.do all these exercise 40-50 times per day by increasing slowly everyday.this will help you in both back pain and low backache.hope this answer will be helpful to you.for more queries plz don't hassitate to ask.get well soon dear frienddr.manu khimani ,"I slipped and fell on the ice a couple of weeks ago, and hit my upper back on a curb? It's still sore, but was gradually getting better. I started stretching more yesterday, and am trying to have better posture, but my back is stiffening up a little and I'm feeling a slight burning inside. What should I do?" -154204,Can Penidure injection stop the spread of rheumatism and side effects?,"Hello, As this could be just acidity issue and nothing more. Because at your age having major pathology of the organs is very very rare. As you are taking advil for your neck pain, it won't help this pain, o will advice to take any antacid medicine which can help reduce the acidic activity and avoid pains. Due to acidity there will be compression over the diaphragm and inturn increase the intra thoracic pressure leading to pain in heart symptoms. With simple antacid and drinking more water, you should be fine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Hi, I m a 25 year old female who s been having pain on my left side of my rib cage starting at the sternum and radiating out laterally. It started about a week ago, appeared to be going away and then sudden sharp pain woke me from my sleep, followed by constant pain from deep breathing. Any ideas of what could be causing this? I take Advil fairly regularly for neck pain and that isn t helping with this pain." -194586,What causes stomach ache and diarrhea with foul smelling stool?,"Hello,Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you upload photographs of the same on this website so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ","My 2 year old son has severe acute eczema. We have tried nearly every lotion and creme available and none seem to work for more than a month. We sometimes have to use steroid cremes but we prefer not too. We have tried to switch around each month and never get results. We have been to multiple specialists and nobody is able to help him. Now he is developing boils that are extremely painful for him. It is painful to watch as he is supposed to be playing and developing but instead he sits down and itches, we are getting desperate and the doctor bills are not helping our situation! What if anything can we do?" -96977,What causes and treatment for lumps in the throat?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have granular pharyngitis. This upper respiratory tract infection can leads fever and chills. You should go for complete blood count and test for malaria parasite. You should go for urine routine and microscopic examination. You have some infection. Don't worry about heart attack. Just complete a course of antibiotics accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I think I had the flu with fever chills headache and achy now when I think I m getting better the last two days I ve had the feeling of a lump in my throat that seems to burn. Not sure if reflux, don t generally suffer from it or should I b concerned about a heart attack?" -142163,How to treat back pain with fever?,"Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.Mam, It is not flu. You can try mild pain killers orally and also apply gel.Try simple extension exercises slowly. Hot fomentation helps you. Avoid lifting weights, and bending forward for a while. Hope this guides you.Thank you. ","Since Monday, (today is Wed), I have had severe lower back pain. I find relief lying on my back, but sitting is uncomfortable and so is slight bending. It is hard to get out of a chair to a standing position. I am a healthy 52 year old female. Could this be a flu?" -82951,Side effects of khaini on health.,"Hi, Welcome to healthcaremagic. Nephroliathiasis-stones in kidney have typical presentation as severe iliac pain radiating towards groin. Small stones usually flush on their own only drinking enough of water is required. Pain in the back occurs usually when stone produce an obstruction in the kidney. It doesnot seem muscular pain. You need to see your physician again. Do you have fever?chills?nausea?vomiting?abnormal urine colour?blood in urine? you need tests: Urine analysis of the stone to show what type of stone it is Uric acid level Urinalysis to see crystals and red blood cells in urine You may need to change your diet to prevent some types of stones from coming back. Wish you good health. ","Hi! I am 23 years old male, from Pakistan. 1 month back i had a sever right iliac fossa pain radiating towards my groin, I landed up in ER and was diagnosed as having nephrolithiasis. After a series of tests including U/S KUB and pyelogram . I was given no medication and was advised to drink whole lot of water. Now i m feeling a dull discomfort on my right side of the back, no urinary symptoms what so ever, I was wondering if this is due to kidney problem or is it muscular pain as I need to power my generator on which has the same mechanism as old cars which required you to pull a rope to get the engine started. Thanks" -219595,"Irritated mouth with canker sores, tenderness below jaw, sightly swollen jaw. History of fixing the broken tooth in upper partial. Concerning?","Thanks for sharing your concern in HCM forum. In the first part, the student, as you said, is not wrong in giving lignocaine injection at rear part of the jaw. The nerve that supplies all the teeth of lower jaw enters into the mandible through a hole from that area. It is called nerve block to anesthetized the whole side of the jaw. If the injection is given just beside the tooth it will not penetrate the thickness of the jaw bone to reach to the nerve for the particular tooth and that does not numb your tooth. It is generally done in child patients till 6 to 7 years of age when the jaw bone is much thinner . In the second part your suffering of pain is little unusual. Post extraction pain is generally not so severe. There are commonly three reason of sever pain after extraction of tooth. firstly there could be laceration or fracture of the tooth supporting bony part of the jaw, Secondly the area could be severely infected and lastly it turned to so called 'dry socket'. You should visit to your dentist as early as possible for diagnosis and get proper treatment. And nothing of these are 'terribly wrong' in their occurrences. Any such pain can be controlled by using analgesics. Until you visit your doctor you can start Aceclofenac 100 mg two times a day.Take this drug in full stomach or take 15 ml of any liquid antacid before this medicine if you have the problem of acidity. You can take paracetamol 1gm if you feel pain in between. Hope this will relieve your problem...get well soon. ","After dental injection of lidocaine into the lower mandible, and very far towards the rear of the mouth (in fact it was to numb for an extraction of the left lower molar next to bicuspid, and I questioned ""Why so far back?"" to the student performing the injection [unsupervised, I might add]. I thought that healing processs was not right, developed severe (and I do not use thi word lightly) pain starting in lower left mandible, but much more intense (like someome were stabbing me with a knife in my left temple and left eye...I pride myself on not crying from pain, yet this pain, at 51yrs of age has me sobbing and in a fetal position, what is so terribly wrong?" -217236,How to fix the stitches after wisdom tooth removal?,"Thanks for using health care magic.Read your query.I advise you to visit your local dentist at the earliest and then the problem checked, as only taking the painkiller will not be ok you have to get the necessary treatment done.Thanks and regards. ",hi i have a tooth ache in my top teeth and it hurts bad and i took pain pills and it still didnt stop the pain so i took more and more and its still there so i put on my 3 teeth in the top and now my top lip of my gum is num please ask me what can i do until i go c a dentis -156315,Reason for weakening of joints along with dehydration?,"Hi, As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists you can consult an orthopedics and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","few years ago while playing volley ball my left hand thump fingure got injured while hitting the ball and the veins got bulged on side in a candy shape, but i didi not do any treatment, now its paining much, so wat will the doctors do, will they cut the vein and make it normal ? or anything eles ...... at the third step i found, there is a payment requirement. why dont doctors do some social service ..." -118922,What causes abdominal pain?,"Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. The cramps and particularly the history of ''golfball sized compact tightening in fact can be a real mass or a cyst or a lipoma inside the muscle mass or a small hernia. I would advise you to get a physical examination done by a General Surgeon and evaluation by a high resolution ultrasonography. IF indicated get operated and you will be dine. The cramps at the toe may be just incidental, do not worry if there ae no other associated symptoms of lower limb weakening or so. ","Hi, Question regarding cramping. im 37 yr old male, avid weightlifter/amateur bodybuilder. I experience cramps in my toes and abdominal region fairly often. The toe cramps arent painful and go away within 30 seconds. The lower ab and oblique cramps feel like a golfball sized compact tightening of the muscles and can be brought on by simple act such as twisting and turning during normal daily activities. They can last up to a minute or two and leave me writhing around trying to get it to unclentch. I try to drink at least a gallon of water a day due to the vitamins and legal supplements I take. Aside from water and bananas and not overtraining my stomach muscles, what can I do to mitigate these cramps. Thanks for your help" -122808,What is the treatment for lower pelvic pain with discomfort in ovaries & lower abdomen?,"HI.IF all the investigation you mentioned are normal , my thinking would be towards the neurological problem and your history is also suggestive of this ::: it says pain starts in left lower abdomen that GOES under rib cage and RADIATES to the Back.I would suggest to repeat the MRI of the whole spine ( if not done) and an opinion of Neurologist.Nerves can be entrapped anywhere during its course and can not always be found.A course of Gabapentin under the direction of your Doctor on an empirical base may help you a lot. ","I have had pain starting in my lower left abdomen that goes up to under my rib cage and radiates to my back for approx. 7 months. The pain seemed to have started after doing situps, which I have been doing for approx. 20 years. I have had an mri, colonoscopy, ct scan, ultrasound and all were negative. I am 3 weeks post op for a hysterectomy due to a somewhat large uterine fibroid thinking that might be what's causing the pain. My chiro seems to think it might be due to a cracked left rib 30 years ago, and the upper and lower left pains are unrelated. I had a complete heart workup done 1-1/2 ago and was normal. I'm not sure what my next step should be. Thank you" -132070,Do antihistamines cause addiction?,you need to mention any itching or presence of raised margins to be diagnosed . See a skin specialist if the condition is deteriorating. ,My niece has red bumbs on top of her wrists and back of her left leg. After taking her to the doctor they had us use calamine lotion and to keep an eye on it.Today I jus looked at it her left wrist and it is all red and the bump is bigger than nickel size. Any ideas what this could be if not allergey -22367,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -63448,What is the treatment for recurring fever?,HiI can understand your concern for the suspected fungal infection of inner thighs near the private parts.It seems you have a fungal infection of the groin (inner thighs and private parts) referred to as tinea cruris.Antifungal creams containing Terbinafine or Clotrimazole or Miconazole are very effective in the treatment of tinea cruris.Apply the cream twice daily to the surrounding 4-6 cm of normal skin in addition to the rash. The following measures may prevent fungal groin infection (tinea cruris) from recurring:1. Wash your groin daily; then dry thoroughly. The damp or moist groin is an ideal site for fungal germs to multiply. 2. Change your underwear daily. Fungi may multiply in flakes of skin in unwashed underwear.3. Check for the fungal infection of the toes. The fungi from athlete's foot may spread to the groin. The same creams are used to treat fungal infection of the toes and the groin.4. Do not share towels with people in communal changing rooms. Wash towels frequently &5. Keep your own towel when you have a fungal skin infection to reduce the chance of passing on the fungus to others.Hope the suggestions given above could be useful in total eradication of the fungus from the goin (inner thighs and private parts). ,"Hi... I am 48 yrs old female, I got permanent fungal infection on my inner thighs near reproductive area on skin and during summer it increases a lot , I tried many antifungal creams but no positive result . Pls. suggest some good medicated cream for this." -188752,"Pain after mammogram. Pain in breast and arms, weight loss. Help","confirm what the spots in liver are but getting the scheduled tests done. your symptoms are not related to this but since the imaging of rest of the body is normal, there is nothing serious about it. ","I am a 42 year old male with abdominal (lower right) and testicular (right) pains with Hot flashes in both legs. It started in May 2013. Every time I'd put something in my mouth, I'd get nauseated. Then I started having stomach pains. I had an endoscopy and everything was normal. While they were in there, 3 biopsies were taken, all negative for cancer and H. palori (probably spelled wrong). Then CT scan and ultra sound on abdomen, gallbladder and appendix was normal but they did find 2 ""spots"" on my liver (another CT and ultrasound scheduled for December 2013). Colonoscopy performed and only found internal hemorrhoids. Now the pain is in my lower right abdomen and right testicle. I saw a Urologist this past Tuesday and they did an ultrasound on it and said it appeared normal. Had blood tests done, LDL slightly elevated, bilirubin was a little off, no diabetes, lead levels normal, calcium elevated, B12 normal, but they said something else was also off (can't remember the name). Because of that they want to check my thyroids. Would or could my thyroids be causing the pain. Sometimes I feel good and others times it feels like I was kicked in the abdomen by a horse and sometimes it feels like someone is squeezing my testicle. Any info would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks." -200323,Any methods to improve the IQ rate of a child ?,"Hi,It seems that baby might be having muco-purulant conjunctivitis producing yellow discharge and sticking of eyes.This is bacterial infection, mold has nothing to do with this.Clean her eyes with luke warm water and put antibiotic eye drops 2-3 times a day for 2-3 days.Ok and take care. ","I think my house has black mold, I know for a fact it has mold. What are some symptoms of it effecting my 2 month old baby? Can mold cause her eyes to be extremely watery? Her eyes get stuck together after she sleeps and it s yellow discharge coming from her eyes" -62709,"What is the treatment for cystic ovaries, thrush and yeast infection?","Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Spotting happening a day after intercourse could be due to mechanical injury to the vaginal mucosa. Following it, experiencing uncomfortable feeling with itchy genitals could indicate bacterial vaginosis. It is mild infection of vagina caused by bacteria. Kindly wash the area with warm water and mild antiseptic solution twice a day. Keep the area under good hygiene. Take a course of antibiotic metronidazole. To control itch, you need to take along with it tablet Levocetrizine. Avoid sexual activity until the symptoms subside completely. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. ",i haver missed my period for 2 months but im still sexually active and monday i had sex and the next morning i was spotting and had the most uncomfortable feeling in my private area and today im spotting again but there is no smell or color in my urine -117426,What causes abdominal pain and diarrhea on daily basis?,HelloThank You for contacting HCM.There is a possibility that pain is muscular in nature. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:- Drotaverine thrice a day for 3 days.- Take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.- Avoid lifting heavy weightReport to hospital if:> Condition remain same after 2-3 days> Any unusual symptom appears> Condition deteriorates.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. ,"I have a sharp pain in my left abdomen aprox left of belly button and today worse. It hurts to sit down and I feel the area. I do not have gas, vomiting or cramps- I do feel the pain when I take a breath in.. I am a lady of 68 and active and have had a my overy s removed. Had a small intestine l obstruction one year ago near the area of this pain. How ever had a movement this morning . Any idea what this might be???" -129114,Sneezing and runny nose with itchy nostrils. Avil helpful? Yoga?,"1.any history of protein loss or nutritional disorder? 2.any emotional/physical stress? 3.treatment of this condition is long term because due to disturbed immune system, duration of treatment is not proportional to the extent of the skin involvement. 4. copper level is 29 (units??), as it has different parameters with different Physicians. 5. avoid oranges,sweet lime, excessive sour, salt and fermented food/fruits. 6. Use of medicated oils and Rasayan Chikitsa (Immunomodulation) will result in better improvement, consult with your Physician there. ","Hi, I am vitiligo patient for almost 15 years..It was stable last four years when I was in Switzerland. Once I returned back to Kolkata, India it started spreading. I am using homeopathy medicine. Bit it seems it is not stopping. I have spot at genital and at one toe and one fingertips. Would like me to apply any tropical creams. I checked my B12 level..it is 301 and copper level 29." -59931,Are Azithral and Paracetamol the right medication for fever and cold?,"Hello,My answer is as follows:Firstly, I am addressing the sign that is more important to me: Bloody spotting.A woman in menopause should normally not have any bleeding (also called postmenopausal bleeding - PMB). Even a small amount of bleeding, or spotting, is a reason to consult with your gynecologist.The need to see a specialist is mostly to rule out malign conditions. About 10% of women experiencing PMB are diagnosed with endometrial cancer or atypical hyperplasia.Of course, your mild bloody spotting could be due to yeast infection, but it is always wise to consult with your gynecologist to rule out any malign condition.Secondly, returning to your yeast infection, you could use alternatives of Monistat, such as Clotrimazole (Lotrimin), or Terconazole (Terazol), which are other anti mycotic and anti-yeast drugs.Please note that these drugs have to be used with caution because they may be toxic to kidneys and liver, and therefore you have to consult with your doctor before taking them. He/she can also indicate you the right dose and way of using them.On the other hand, vaginal yeast infections could be enhanced by your diet: consumption of too much sugars and low consumption of vegetables and fibers could cause or boost a vaginal yeast infection. Use of oral probiotics, such as yogurt, could also reduce the risk of yeast infection or fight it. Therefore, please take into account your diet too.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ervin Toçi's ","Hello. I am a 66 year old woman with symptons of a vaginal yeast infection. (I haven’t had one in 20 year.). I used the one-day Monistat treatment this afternoon and, not surprisingly, the discharge, burning and itch has increased. My concern is that I am also now experiencing mild bloody spotting. Is this also a symptom? Thank you!" -189376,"Had a knee surgery, torn madiskis. Now have lump on leg. Burn when rubbed. Did MRI. Cancer?","Dear Ma'am,Sorry to hear about your problem. Considering the size of your tumor it would not be wise to switch to herbal medicines, as they would not be able to control the symptoms and ultimately the tumor would spread to other organs. It is advisable that you undergo surgery and have the tumor removed.Hoping for the best. ",I have been informed the only option left is total removal of the womb because the tumors are all over and big. My uterus is 9 times the size it should be already. The size of the stomach has gone down due to the the zoladex drug but would like to know if there are other drugs that can melt the tumors instead of removing the . Mymectomy cannot be done as informed by the doctor but that was his opinion four months ago. I know there must be a way of solving this issue either by medical drugs or herbal drugs. Please help! -207740,What is normal range of pus cells in stool of child of age 3 ?,"Hello. I just read through your question.the most important part of your description was the fact that he didn't lose consciousness. This is a time when we actually do want to hear the child cry. He cried appropriately. The bruise is expected. In fact, it might get worse over the next day or two. This is not a need for concern. The bruise will heal on its own with time. There is no need to be concerned that there is anything going on neurologically. He will be fine. ",Hello my son is a starting to walk. Today when he was walking he hit himself on his forehead with the door because he was walking towards his dad. He got an immediate bruise but had no concussion he cried for quiet a while (understandable right). I am concern if something bad will happen to my baby cause of the fall. Should i be concern? This was the first time this happen too. -100571,What causes hard lump above the hip bone after bumping the hip?,Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.This is called fibrocystic disease - and not amenable to any medical management. IT is better to get this removed. ,"I am 36 yrs old , i have a lump in my left brest, 4 yrs back i got it removed ...suggested fybroid cyst and now it is back again in the left brest..... i have been giver tab simrose 500... wil it help me... or should i get operated again for the same..." -242680,"Trembling lips, sluggish walk, sluttering, loss of spirit after being on medication for behavioural problems. In need of psychiatrist in New london, Ct ara. Help","Hi, it is called the bipolar behavior and may be by body, or may be secondary to the H.I.V.He needs to be treated by a psychologist for bipolar and for H.I.V. also. He should be given due respect, and love, and confidence which is most important for recovery. Thank you. ","I am the oldest of 5 siblings. I am 45, I had a brother who passed at 23. My mother died at 44 of cancer. I have a younger set of siblings between age 35 and 31. I have a brother who would be the middle child age 32, who is gay. Tormented and loves us today hates us tomorrow. Stay in the past live in the present. Hates his father, and say's things to try and destroy us. Two days later will pray and ask for forgiveness and two or less day's later does it again. He is HIV positive after my mom died 1999, and say's no one has ever touched him. What's going on with my brother? I can't afford to pay you. I wanted to know what's wrong and help my brother whom I love." -245399,Suggest natural remedy for pre diabetic stage during pregnancy,"Hello, Your grand daughter needs behavioural change. She needs psychotherapy so that she can learn to control her anger and behave appropriately in social situations. Do not encourage this kind of behaviour. Is she prone to temper tantrums also? Talk to her in a gentle but firm manner when she is angry, disruptive or abusive. Do not pamper her or give in to her demands. Make sure the home environment is peaceful. Is there any one in your family who is aggressive or controlling by nature? Children often imitate behaviour that they see at home. The entire family must try to discipline her. It will be better if you consult a psychotherapist who will guide you how to deal with difficult children. Hope this will help you to solve your problem. Giving ghee or butter will not really help in this situation. ","Hello Doctor, My grand daughter is four and half year old. She is very hyperactive. She hits the children in her school. We keep getting lot of complains from the school. Other children do not want to play with her as she get angry very quickly. I would like to know if I give her home made ghee from butter, will this help her to calm down?" -167418,Can bursitis cause knee pain?,"Hello, I have studied your case. As per your symptoms there can be hip arthritis which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN].I will advise you do MRI of hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor.Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate.For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help.Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol.Diet rich in calcium and protein will help.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.You should consult orthopaedic specialist for clinical examination and further management.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ",My hip hurts when I move my knee up to my chest. It stings really badly and it never goes away. The doctors said rest and I do but the pain comes back worse every time. Ive had this pain for years and it keeps getting worse. Im 21 years old and have no other medical problems! -38001,What are the chances for me to conceive as I am having PCO ?,"Hi, Thanks for query, First you go for pcod treatment. Consult gynaec and he will start hormonal treatment and go for ovulation study. If every thing is fine then he will tell when ovulation will take place and when you have to go foe sex. Ok and bye. ",gynacology : i have pco.i want to conceive this month what i do? i get my period today.i take the letoval medicine from my 2 nd of my period in the month december.but i could not conceive.why?i have pco.i want to conceive this month what i do? -184636,Suggest treatment for adenoid cystic carcinoma,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is important to know the baseline value of CA 19, CEA and CA 125 and the variation in levels after Whipple and chemotherapy. These are tumor markers and not always specific to the condition. However a certain tread might be seen with progressive cancer.The treatment for pancreatic cancer is difficult. Your patient is lucky to have an operable tumor of pancreas and most patients are detected with the disease at advanced stage. Many infections and inflammations might cause increase in CEA and CA 125 levels however it is not specific to herpes zoster infection and imanifestation. Please do not worry. ","Male patient 79 wipple procedure in 2011 for pancreatic cancer. Uneventful recovery and subsequent chemo with Gemzar (3 cycles only) suspended for allergic reaction (pneumonia). Markers normal up until July 2014 (Ca 19 7.9 , CEA 66 , Ca 125 67) follow up. He has COPD well managed and Bell paralysis. Waiting for consult with Ent for ear pain (neurologist strongly suggest the possibility of occult shingles ). Can CEA and Ca 125 increase be related to Herpes zooster?" -166852,Suggest treatment for pain on heels,"hiThere should be blood examination for complete blood count, platelets,prothrombin time,hemoglobin levels to ahve a broad picture-the doctor may look to causes for swelling due to internal leaking of blood (hemmorhage).Depending on blood report, treatment is required .Only acetamiophen may be taken for leg, body pain 650mg thrice a day, no other NSAIDS or cortisones should be taken as a precautionbest wishes ",My mother in law aged about 65 years .she is suffering from dengue fever. The problem is her swollen legs and hands. She has red rashes and burning sensation on legs and hands. The legs pain is unbearable and has too much of swelling. Pls help me out. -199969,Why does child gets sick after eating?,"accepted O2 sat is above 94 and freq suction to keep the airway clean, proper positioning the baby as well thickened feeds can help her. She needs all immunization including for RSV. ","Hi, my baby has rsv we have been in hospital for 6 day and now out doing hospital on the home whenre my baby is checked 2 times during the day, she is 3 months old. She was born 6 weeks early and currenty weighs 5kg. She is still on o2 and everyday they are dropping it. They check her saturation whike here, but whatn are the thing I need to look for to make sure her o2 sats arnt too low? Thanks" -205766,Suggest treatment for fever and ear infection in a child,"Hi welcome to hcmI understand your query and concern.Your symptoms are suggestive of Acute upper respiratory infection.I advise you to get an X ray PNS and CT PNS to confirm the diagnosis.Meanwhile I advise you to take Tab.Amoxiclav 625 mg twice daily for 1 week,Tab.levocet twice.Avoid allergic foods like tomato,brinjal etc.Drink hot soups and hot liquids.Avoid cold baths.Consult your physician for expert management and follow up.Hope I have answered your query at the moment.Post your further queries if any,Thank you ",My 5 year old has had a cough for 6 days now. For the past 5 days he was at 99.0 now today he is at 102.0 I took him to the doctor 3 days ago and they said everything was clear. But it just seems to be getting worse. Should I bring him in agian? Thank you In advance. -83371,Is gallbladder removal the only option for the treatment of gallstones?,"Hello, This is a common query by most people who have taken a liver function test. I would like to clarify at the outset itself that when a liver function test is interpreted there two things to consider: Symptoms and Level of liver enzymes. If the patient has no symptoms and the levels are not more than three times the baseline values then it is considered normal. So presuming you do not have symptoms like fever, bloating, pain in the right lower chest, yellowish discoloration of skin and eyes, I do not find the values of ALT concerning. Such a mild rise can happen due to dietary changes like intake of oily and spicy foods recently. You can get the levels rechecked after 6 months to see the trends. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ","My ast is 92 and my alt is 50. Dr wants me to avoid all over the counter drugs, as well as chemicals and fumes and be retested in a week. I have taken a lot of nyquil, alka seltzer plus, etc., sine the end of december due to sinus, ear infections, and it turned into pneumonia. also took 3 rounds of antibiotics. Is there anything else I can do to get these numbers down?" -254030,What does missed heartbeat of fetus suggest?,yes you can do it but there is risk of getting pregnant so be careful and a urine pregnancy test done ,"Hi, am 22yrs old, i had sex with my boyfriend last week and we used withdraw method but because i was not so sure how careful he had been i took postinor-2 tabs but before i could have my next periods we had unprotected sex again and he ejaculated inside me. Will it help if i take postinor 2 again to prevent pregnancy?" -180098,"Taking neuromedicine treatment for weakness, respiration problem, rigidity in limbs, no sensitivity. No improvement. Suggestions?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.There are two common neuropathies that are hereditary in nature.The first one is called as HMSN- hereditary motor sensory neuropathy. In this condition, the weakness and numbness are more in legs, as compared to the hands. Thinning of muscles is also noted.The other type of inherited neuropathy is called as HSAN- hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy. In this condition, numbness is associated with autonomic symptoms such as postural giddiness, bladder symptoms, erectile dysfunction, etc.Motor weakness is not a feature in HSAN. So, I feel they had a form of HMSN.I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","MY TWO UNCLES FROM A FAMILY OF SEVEN SIBLINGS , DEVELOPED A HEREDITY PARALISING CONDITION WHEN THEY BEGAN PUBERTY, 15/17 YRS OF AGE, IT BEGAN IN THEIR HIPS AND LOWER LIMBS,(ARMS) SHOULDERS AND UPPER LIMBS (ARMS) PRIOR TO THIS TIME THEY WERE BOTH OUTSTANDING ATHLETES,THEY EVENTUALLY BECAME WHEELCHAIR BOUND, iT NEVER EFFECTED THEIR HEALTH IN ANY OTHER FORM, AND BOTH LIVED LONG LIVES, INTO THEIR 70/80s, I WAS VERY YOUNG AT THE TIME OF ALLTHIS OCCURENCE, AND DO KNOW A LOT FROM FAMILY MEMBERS BESIDES WITNESSING MIDDLE YEARS, I DEFNITELY KNOW IT WAS HEREDITY, AND WAS CARRIED BY THE FEMALE AND PASSED ON TO THE MALES , IN VERY RARE CASES THE FEMALE COULD ALSO INHERIT. IAM CURIOUS TO KNOW A DIAGNOSIS AS TO THIS AFFLICTION THIS WAS MANY YEARS AGO AND NOBODY SEEMED TO HAVE A NAME FOR THE CONDITION AT THE TIME." -66635,Can infection spread through shaving razor?,"Thanks for posting your query to Health care magic . As i understand your sister is sugffering from upper resoiratory tract infection . it could be of invective or allergic in nature . I suggest you to maintain a good hygienic and nutritional condition as lower immunity is a predisposing condition for infection . As I understand it may be viral in nature .So i suggest you to take 1. Antihistaminic with mast cell stabilizer : Cetrizine 10mg with Monteleucast 5mg tablet once in a day.(Adult dose )Tablet Paracetamol 2 times a day as I in standard dose as per age of your sister for fever and bodyache.Multivitamin with Zinc tablet to improve immune response .Antibiotic like Azithromycine 500 mg once in a day can be taken after consult local clinician as it has no role in viral illness .Hope I have solve your problem . feel free to contact me.Regards,Dr.Manish Purohit ","My sister has night sweats, muscle tenderness/pain, cough, fatigue, chills and as she describes it symptoms very similar to the flu. But since she was on lovistatin for 2 years she thought at first it was from that. But she has been off the drug for threes weeks or longer with no improvement in symptoms. I was thinking she should see an infectious disease doctor. Help? Ashton" -53918,Suggest treatment for excessive fatigue while on Pravastatin,"rate of beating of heart normal 60-100sinus rhythm-A sinus rhythm is any cardiac rhythm where depolarisation of the cardiac muscle begins at the sinus node. It is characterised by the presence of correctly oriented P waves on the electrocardiogram (ECG). Sinus rhythm is necessary, but not sufficient, for normal electrical activity within the heart.Image result for pr intervalIn electrocardiography, the PR interval is the period, measured in milliseconds, that extends from the beginning of the P wave (the onset of atrial depolarization) until the beginning of the QRS complex (the onset of ventricular depolarization); it is normally between 120 and 200ms in duration.Axis is normal you have to stuy vectors for it inferior leads are leads represnting inferior wal of hear, borderline abnormality is not significantpoor placement of leads can result in low volatafe ","The results from an EKG I had done and I am not sure what it all means. here is what the report says:Rate 70 Sinus RhythmPR 168 Probable Left Atrial AbnormalityQRSD 88 Low Voltage In Frontal LeadsQT 441 Borderline T Abnormalities, Inferior Leads-AXIS-P 73QRS 40T -8" -73204,What could cause non conception?,Yes you can use clomid. It will help a lot to increase the count. You can also take antioxidants like evion. So dont worry. Hope my suggestions helpful and thankful to you. Take care. I wish you will be father soon. Dont forget to give ratings to me. ,Dear Doctor. I have very low sperm count and my testis are small in size. I have a baby through IVF. now i am trying for another one. counts are less than 1 million and urologist asked me to Clomid 50 mg tablets for 6 months. Can men use these tablets ? will it make any difference in counts? i read that these are for womens. -255959,Taken emergency contraceptive after having unprotected sex. Worried,"Hi,     Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. Yes you can undergo repeat C-section. But the complications are high due to repeat sections, like BLADDER INJURY, ADHESIONS or PLACENTA ACCRETA OR ADHERENT PLACENTA. Kindly visit your doctor for advise.Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!! ",hi i am 31 yrs old and i have three baby girls thru c section and i want to deliver two male boys can pgd and ivf help me in this i m under pressure of inlaws for a male boy.. -228907,What causes itching sensation in genitals and anus?,"Hi,Nothing to worry, this is normal texture of scrotum.During winter scrotal muscles contracts giving rise normal appearance and during hot season due to loose muscles scrotum looks loose and looking wrinkly.Wear well fitted inner wears.Ok and take care. ","Hi, I'm 17 and when my scrotum is loose it looks a bit too wrinkly for my age. I actually haven't compared this with anyone else so I'm not too sure. When it is tight during colder times it looks somewhat smooth, some wrinkles here and there but overall it looks ok." -204816,What causes constant bowel movement in a baby?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Hi, my 10 years daughter has a pimple on her nose for 4 weeks now. I tried to pop it 2 weeks ago, but i couldn't just looked like blood, made a scab, fall off, and now looks like raised skin-still looks like a pimple in a way. What can i do? Thank you" -246217,What causes pain in my right leg?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Calf pain is usually caused by cramp, when your muscles suddenly contract.Cramps normally go away quite quickly by themselves. If you overuse the calf muscles or don't use them properly, you can develop a calf strain or Achilles tendonitis in which the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed.I suggest using an anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","I am having pain off and on in back of left calf. If I change the position of my leg the discomfort goes away. I am concerned about DVT, but since the pain leaves with change of position am inclined to think it is something else. I do have some varicose veins, but nothing outrageous. It does not seem to be different if I am walking, standing or sitting. Still goes away if I change position of my leg." -152114,What causes unusual twitching in legs and arms?,"Hello,Yyour symptoms are suggestive of a metabolic disorder. I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:- Vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels- Blood electrolytes- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation- CK and LDH levelsFurther tests may be needed.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ",Please please help I keep getting realy bad pain on my left side sometimes it goes to my right side but mostly is on my left I go to the er they keep telling me its a cyst n put me on birth controll but still comes back ? And also my bottom eye lid keeps twitching its been happening everyday for about a week ? -25553,Are medications needed to rectify my lipid profile values?,"Hello. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From your lipid profile test, variables like your total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL (low-density lipoprotein), and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) are slightly either increased or decreased. All this is a reflection of being obese. But for now, I will recommend exercise and diet. You need lifestyle modification. No medications are needed. Start gym and get a trainer. So he can start you on a training exercise of at least three times a week. Start dieting, eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grain rice, etc. Eat and drink healthy for a better life. It would be best if you could get a nutritionist to make a diet plan for you. Best regards. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, Kindly see the test report and advice what precautions or medications are required especially in the lipid profile section." -196734,What causes swollen and red testicles in toddler?,"Good afternoon..!!Painless hard bump slightly above the left temple persisting for over a year in your two year old child could be a dermoid / any bony swelling / calcified lymphnode / enlarged mole.You ned to worry only when it increses in size / there is any change in colour of swelling / appearance of new swellings etc.So if persisting, it's better to visit pediatric surgeon for further evaluation and management.Thank you, have a nice day..!!! ",My two year old child developed a painless hard bump slightly above the left temple over a year ago. I have consulted two Paediatricians who have asked me not to worry but simply monitor it. I am still worried! Kindly give me some explanations why this happens and any likely dangers associated with it. Otherwise he is healthy and developing well. -126100,Regular pain in lower abdomen. Ultrasound done. Bilateral small renal calculi. What does this mean?,"hello abdominal pain and passing black tarry stool are the symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding. and common causes of bleeding are acid peptic diseases, gastric ulcers, gastric erosions and bleeding from lower GI tarct. since you have undergone upeer GI ENDOSCOPY (which is normal), its better to under go colonoscopy to rule out lower GI bledding. my advice is to consult gastroenterologist for further management. get well soon. ","I am from India. Two days back I had pain in upper abdomen . (A week back I got endoscopy done and the report was normal - i.e. no ulcer , no problem.) Also I had vomitting sensation and could eat very little. Hence I went to the doctor. Doctor prescribed me HAPPY-IT. I took the tablet in the evening before food. Pain came down a little but during night the pain was severe and around 1 a.m. I had vomitted all the items that I ate during the day. Yesterday I could eat a little. (I am a migraine sufferer and take rizatriptan ). Today I found my stool to be black. Kindly advise me the caution that I should take. Should I take the HAPPT - it TABLET before food or after food. Thanks. Raghavan" -108484,What causes shortness of breath and wheezing?,"Hi thanks for asking question.Here at few possibilities in your case.1.You have put pacemaker.so first for chest pain heart condition has to be ruled out.you have not mentioned about which tests are done.ECG , echo cardiography and serum troponin estimation will be helpful to you for rule out cardiac condition.2.If heart problem not present then simple muscular pain might be the cause by heavy weight lift, exercise, excess coughing or bad sleep posture .simple analgesic will be helpful.3.If fever , cough like symptoms present redipratory causes ruled out like simple viral infection or pneumonitis like condition.chest x ray could be useful .4.The chest pain may be because of lastly referred pain if history of acid reflux present.I hope my suggestion will be helpful to you.Dr.parth ","having many episodes of severe chest pains, nausea, clammy yet all tests come back normal. i have a pacemaker, utonomic failure and orthostatic hypotension. my chest continues to give me severe pains...what could it be? also heart attacks with no damage, can they have all tests come back normal?" -79791,What causes increase in creatinine levels while on dialysis?,hiI understand your concern.Before surgery it is necessary to control infection.Infection can be treated with antibiotics.Surgery is depend upon size and location of stone.Please follow your doctors advise.Stone needs extensive treatment.Drink water as much as possible. I hope i have answered your query.Thank you. ,"My sister has a big stone in both kidneys and an infection, doctor said surgery after they grow a culture to get the right antibiotic to cure the infection. that was six days ago haven't heard anything from them and now she has developed sores on her lip and back of her neck, I'm worried." -8626,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -186673,Are pancreatic lesions usually cancerous?,HiI would advise you to take loperamide tablets after food.Plenty of green leafy vegetables should be incorporated in diet.RegardsDr de ,"I am a 45 year old female. Just some background. I was diagnosed in 2001 with stage III Colon Cancer large tumour in the transverse colon 1 lymph node affected. and had a right hemicolectomy (hope the spelling is correct). 6 months of Chemo. Present day... Since July of 2013 I have had diarreha almost every day and have lost about 40lbs. The doctors/GI specialist have run every test imaginable. Blood work and blood cultures. Endoscopy and colonoscopy. Took biopsies. But they were not able to get into the small intestine. I then had a CT Scan. All negative. Have tried eating gluten free but nothing seems to help. Occasionally I get this severe pain on my left hand side front of my body just beside the rib cage. it seems to move around at times like it is trapped gas and eating aggrevates it even more but i try drinking ginger tea, but it takes 1 or 2 days sometimes longer for the pain to subside. My diet right now is very basic, nothing that would cause excess gas. and all this has brought on anxiety and depression. Any advice?" -193332,What causes hives in 3 year kid while waking up?,"Hello, By what you say I feel that this could be a simple viral illness only. Even the Rash could be a viral exanthem but unless I see the rush it is difficult to exactly opine upon it. I will explain you how a viral illness behaves so that you can be more confident. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","My 3 year old son had high fever for 2 and half days. No runny nose no cough no sneezing. No pain. Which all came down with meds. The highest was 104.7. Just once it went there. Then on the 3rd day it went up to 103. I gave meds at 2 oclock pm. After that the fever just kept going down. When fever goes down he plays and acts normal. Just tired and ask to aleep a few times. Today 4th day his temp it in the 99. 99.8 to 99.2. And he developed a few pink spots on him.maybe 6 On his stomach some by his neck and ear, only one or two on back. Is this a viral rash?" -206635,What does frequent urinating without pain in 7 month baby indicate?,"Welcome to health care magic.treatment given to ur child is correct. I want some quetion from u to know which type of cough.is their phlegm out or not while coughing ? Hope I answered ur query. if u have any other query, freely ask. god bless ur child recover quickly. regards. ","my daughter 7.5 years old suffering from cold & high coughing ,Doctor gave him Monocef-o 100 (100mg -three tablets/day for six days & cough syrup Breath-DX (5ml twice daily) ,is it correct for my daughter Also after taking the antibiotic course she is coughing lightly in the morning & evening .what type of cough it is ." -188923,"Old aged, have Glioblastoma Brain Tumor, told its cancerous, now doctor are saying its not.Confused","HiIt looks like cyst between stomach and pancreas.Water tumour is cyst.They are not cancers.Pancreas is the commonest site for cysts.True cysts can be removed totally.Pseudocyst is a swelling where in a communication will be created between stomach and pancreas.if you have any doubt about the water tumour which they removed,it is better to send it for histopathological examination(Biopsy) which gives accurate diagnosis.Wish her good healthRegards ","Would you please answer my question is what is water tumor? because my sister have the ovarian cancer on stage3. tumor (10 cm) already removed then she had chemotherapy. She now sugeried las 2 days ago. The Doctor removed some thing as water tumor between pancrease and stomach. Is it tumor or not or what it is. It does not have any root in there. Thank you very much, Mai Tran" -103675,What could painful lungs with headache suggest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should definitely rule out bronchitis in your case.Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. It can cause chronic cough. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have had a cough and sinus condition for 3 months. When I get better, it starts all over again. I chew snuff. Colds don't last 3 months +. 2 doctor appointments ""you'll be fine in a week or 2"" My lungs fill up if I don't force a cough. Ideas??? I notice if I take a chew, it ""may"" add to the condition." -140604,Suggest treatment for cervical problem,Hello(1) u have developed PIVD i.e PROLAPSE INTER VERTEBRAL DISC(2) get a urgent MRI OGF LUMBOSACRAL SPINE n send me ur reports ,"I have had a sharp pain in my lower back/upper buttock for over a week. When I put pressure on it or turn to the left is is really bad. This morning I woke up and the area is all swollen. I have not had in injury, it just started to hurt last week." -239273,Suggest treatment for suicidal tendancy,"Hi,Thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic.I have read your query and understood that you need a good psychiatrist in chennai.I would suggest you to visit NIMHANS, Bangalore or CMC vellore. Both are reputed institutes and following detailed assessment and advice, Consultant Psychiatrist can refer you to a Psychiatrist in Chennai.Hope I answered your query, let me know if you need any further information.RegardsDR. ASHUTOSH SINGH ","Sir,my name is R.Venkataswamy. My wife is suffering from schizo affective disorder since 2000. we were taking treatmernt in Mumbai till 2008 and came to chennai on transfer to chennai in 2008 sstaying in Ayanavaram. Now mt wife is having serious symtoms of the decease. Could u pls advise me a good pschyatrist/pscychologist in chennai." -57076,Suggest treatment for potential mass in the right ventricle,Of course it causes PVCs but I am little surprised that you're asking this question because it is a similar do asking if gasoline is more harmful to fire but I think it is part of your anxiety you may also have PVCs even without smoking then you have got a Coronary artery disease read with stents smoking makes it more frequent so please do not smoke and get treatment for your anxiety thank you for asking this question ,PvcsHello i had an mi back in oct 2010 i had three stints put in and did cardiac rehab i had quit smoking but back in june of last yr i started up again do u think the nicotine is causing my pvcs i dont get them everyday but when i do it is very scary i have severe anxiety attacls i am pn zoloft 50 mg and zanax 0.25 tp help with my anxieties but i noticed when i smoke lil more than usual i get those pvcs so i should smoking huh -203718,What causes urge to urinate and pain during urination to a 7 year old?,"Chronic cough in India ,tuberculosis have to be ruled out especially when it is not responding to nebuUsers. As a part of autoimmunity occuring it can also be allergic cough ","My 4 years old son is suffering from chronic cough...Then after coughing for some time, he vomits..this is hapening as a routine..ventoline nebulizer was used but no improvement....he is also a patient of celiac disease....can u pls advise some treatment." -252659,When to take pregnancy test?,"Hallow Dear,Missed period associated with colostrum secretion from the nipples would definitely point towards pregnancy. However, two things should be taken in to consideration. Your baby is just 14 months young. So it is likely that the milk from the previous breastfeeding has still not disappeared and is now getting expressed on squeezing. But then it would be milk and not the colostrum.More than 15 days after missed period, the urine pregnancy test does give reliable results. However, your UPT is showing negative results. So the chances of pregnancy are remote. Still considering missed period with breast secretions, I would advise you to get Beta hCG test performed. This test is very specific and sensitive and gives reliable results within a couple of days of missed period. The other option for you is to undergo ultrasonography which, by this time, will give you direct visual evidence of the status of your pregnancy. If you are not pregnant, you may take Tab. Deviry for 5 days and then discontinue. You will get menses within 4-7 days after that. If you are pregnant and you do not want the pregnancy, you can terminate the pregnancy by Tab. Mifepristone and Tab. Misoprostol by Obstetrician's prescription and advice. Hope this helps you.Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","Hi! I am 2 weeks 3 days late on my period and noticed today that when I squeezed my breast (pretty hard) the clear liquid, I believe it's called colostrum, began to come out. It was not a large amount. I had a baby 14 months ago and noticed during my pregnancy I could squeeze my breast to produce the clear liquid. I have taken 2 at home pregnancy tests and they both have come back negative. Does the fact that I can squeeze this liquid from my breasts mean I'm pregnant again?" -114536,"What are the side effects of defnalone,corcium-k2,mucinac and eltroxin ?","Hi, Trazodone works for anxiety with low mood. It won't cause the problem you are expecting. Usually, all drugs are excreted through urine,it means it won't stay in the body. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Suneel, Internal Medicine Specialist ",i have been on trazodone for 2 weeks and last night i went cold turkey off it. i have also been on ambien for two weeks and have been off of that for 3 days. i couldn t sleep last night. i m afraid that these drugs have shut down my brains ability to ever put me to sleep again on its own. is this possible? -89719,Tested negative for Hep B virus. On liv.52. Suggestions?,"Hi,Thank you for your query.You mentioned that your father is not having anti-diabetic medications. Is he a diabetic? Ketone in urine in a diabetic should be taken seriously. I recommend that he be admitted in a hospital for correction of the ketosis and glucose status. I shall worry about the other parameters after his ketosis is corrected.I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.Wishing you father all the best.Regards,Rajiv K Khandelwalhttp://goo.gl/SuCjl ","Hi, My father currently has increased bilirubin (1.3), microalbuminuria (143) and trace ketones as of July 2013 -- should I be worried about these numbers and what should be done about it? He has been on Atorvastation 10mg since June 2012. For the last 10 years his bilirubin was around 0.7-0.9. He was negative for ketones the year before, and I don't have results for his microalbumin for previous years. His cholesterol levels has improved since taking the Atorvastation from LDL 125 mg/dl to LDL 71 mg/dl as of July 2013. His a1c has also improved from 6.7% to 6.4% as of July 2013. He is not taking any anti-diabetic medications at this time.Medication list:Atorvastation 10mgMultivitaminFish Oil" -184487,Suggest tretament for breast cancer and flu like symptoms,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Cancer is not curable. It can not be removed for the body. It can be controlled through surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. For blood cancer, remission is the word used for controlled stage. So to keep blood cancer in remission, imitinib is used. It is newer monoclonal antibody, helps in many blood cancers like AML and CML. It does not help in all blood cancer. It also does not cure blood cancer. It just keep blood cancer in remission. So don't believe blindly in such messages. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi I just received a forwarded mail from one of my friends saying ""'Imitinef Mercilet' is a medicine which cures blood cancer. Its available free of cost at ""Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai"". Please advice, is this a true information or just a false one. Thanks Sibi" -56191,Do we need TMT test of BP is under control?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your all symptoms are mostly due to hypotension caused by over diseases of metoprolol. Metoprolol is good drug for palpitations. But it also decreases the blood pressure. Your blood pressure reading of 98/50 is suggestive of hypotension. And hypotension causes decreased blood supply to brain and other organs. This inturn causes headache, tiredness, cold clammy extremities etc. Your symptoms are improving with decrease in metoprolol dose. So better to decrease the dose of metoprolol after discussing all these with your doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have been taking 12.5mg metoprolol for about 6 months for palpitaions. Had echo and ECGwith no problems found. I am female 60, 5'9"" and 148. Get lots of cardiovascular exercise. Palpitaions actually only happen when I drink more that 1 glass of wine. B/P is around 98/50 most of the time. I have headaches, hands and feet cold, and just general tiredenss. How should I taper off of this me?. I actually have started taking it QOD instead of QD for about a week and no problems." -193004,What causes sleeplessness in a toddler?,"Hello, I would like to suggest you start again 5 days of Antibiotic course: Drop. Amox as per the body weight. Shall be better n safe option. Along with cough Syp containing : expectorant +bronchodialator & Antihistamines(Anticold) preparation. B-Complex Syp. Also need to be given simultaneously. I would also suggest you give lukewarm water - soups frequently. Need to monitor temperature 4 hourly. Avoid exposure to cold weather. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician ","my niece is 7 mos has a cough with crackles sounds for more than 1 week and colds for 3 days now and the doctor was previously administered salbutamol and antibiotic but she is done taking all the meds yesterday, but the manifestation still presence, what kind of meds should I give her?thank you" -171991,What causes itching inside the foot and numbness with a history of spinal decompression?,"Hello,That is mild disc herniation which causes back pain. As you are young, you have to get tested for Ankylosing spondylitis which is more common at a younger age and leads to lower back pain.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani ","I m 28 years old, been having bad lower back pain for 4 years. Finally got an MRI a week ago. I read my report and this is what it said...L4-5 desiccation of disc material with a focal annular tear centrally and a central disc protrusion. There is moderate for animal narrowing bilaterally with bilateral recess encroachment. There appear to be bilateral pars defects involving L5 but the plane of sectionthrough L5-S1 disc is not satisfactory and is perpendicular to the disc due to enhanced lumbosacral lordosis. Impression: degenerative disc disease at L4-5 and L5-S1. Spondylolisthesis grade 1 severity with bilateral L5 pars defect. Okay so dr called me and said it s just arthritis but by the looks of it there is more!!" -242363,Mind goes blank after being angry / argumentative and stressed out and unable to remember the cause. What could be the cause for this?,"Hi ! Good morning and a Happy New Year 2014. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. I am not aware why you were prescribed high doses of narcotics. But in the present circumstances, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist or consult your family physician for a advice which might vary depending on the medical rules in your region on the use of narcotics.Thank you for using healthcaremagic forum for your health query. Take care. ",I have been seeing a Physical Medicine Rehab Dr for 13 years. He has been treating me with high doses of narcotics that I need to do daily functions. I received a general letter that he was changing his practice to brain injury patients only. I don t know what to do. I cannot stop these medicines without withdrawal. His office won t give me an appointment to even talk to him. What do I do -136358,How long does it take once you are around whatever triggers your asthma to bring an asthma attack on?,I THINK THE MEDICINE IS NOT SUITING YOU YOU JUST STO MEDICINE CALM DOWN TAKE ANTI ALLERGIC TAB ALLEGRA 120 MGM DAILY TAB FLUNARAZINE 5 MGM NIGHT SYP MUCAINE GEL 2 TSF TDS AFTER MEALS DO IT FOR 3 WEEK I THINK IT WILL SOLVE EVERYTHING AND AFTER 3 WEEK AFTER STOPP OF MEDICINE YOU DONT GET RELIEF YOU GO FOR OTHER INVESTIGATIONS ,"Hello, I am going trough a very stressful period in my life. My level of stress is surely high. I am a 42 year old female, caucasian. Due to an allergy which caused my hands to itch , inner trembling in my adbomen and neck while sleeping (which woke my up) and weakness in my legs (I could perform physical exercise though so I guess it was not really a real symptom), I went for blood tests, in total panick and convinced I had pancreatic tumor . The blood tests came out fine, no jaundice , ESR is almost at th bottom value, cholesterol is 185 and fasting blood sugar is 105 (both higher than normal, I usually have 160 cholesterol and a lower fasting blood sugar but sue to nevousness I am eating more and not healthy). I am 5.6 and I weight 171 pounds, so I am overweight. My family doctor, after finding that the blood pressure he measured before the blood tests results (somehow high) went down to 111/76, gave me some omeopathic medication aimed at calming me down. (He s also a phychiatrist). Today....I am somehow quizzy, lihtheaded, and tonight I woke up with the usual shaking, while having horrible nightmares . My new fear? A heart attack. I know, from Xrays, that I have cervical rectification, an apohysis in C7 and reduced spaces between several vertrebrae in my neck. Also I have spondrilosis. Can the trembling in my neck/chest/tummy muscle depend on this or it is purely stress? Any advice will be highly appreciated. Regards" -18392,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -193354,What causes stomach ache and running fever in a child?,"Hello, Does your child have any rash or red splotches on her body? She seems to have photophobia as she has pain on seeing light. This is a significant problem suggesting a sinusitis or meningitis-like symptom. does she have stiffness in the neck vomiting? Has she been immunized for her age? There is a significant cough with chest pain suggesting of a respiratory tract infection. You have mentioned she is on some antibiotics but there are no details here. I want to know her activity pattern between fever or so-called interfebrile phase, the number of times she gets a fever in the day, her appetite activity, urine frequency etc. Since the fever is persistent I would like to get her blood counts like total and differential counts, x-ray chest blood culture and CSF. I would like to rule out meningitis and sinusitis by getting a C T scan of the head and a lumbar puncture after she is examined by your local paediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr ASHWIN BALIGA, Pediatrician ",Hello my daughter is 2years old and she been having 100.0 to 101 fever goes down with antibiotics to 99. She is eating ok.but complaning something hurts at night especially if she sees ligght. I went er two times and everythings comes okay but this 3rd night shes complaining hurt and no sllep and vicks isnt helping nothing is helping sleep and or stop complaining something hurts her cough is persisntant. -188466,Raised mole on lower back hurts with yellowish pus. Is it cancerous ?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicEndometrial cancer is cancer of any aspect of the uterus.Pap smears look for changes in the cervix , a different area, it does not indicate that you have a recurrence of endometrial cancer. An abnormal pap smear is not necessarily cancerous but may indicate that there are early changes that need treatment.I hope this helps ","I had endometrial cancer with surgery on April 12th, 2013. The doctor said that everything looked good. Today I received a phone call that my pap test taken on Nov 5th was a concern. Some cells not right. Does this always mean that the cancer is back. She also said something about the wrong button was pushed on getting the results back to me sooner." -108754,Suggest treatment for chest pain and cough,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done CT thorax with Contrast to know the characteristics of nodule because you are at high risk for malignant nodule. You are smoker and having positive family history for cancer. So get done CT thorax with Contrast. CT will tell you about exact size, shape, structure of nodule. CT will also tell about association with surrounding lung structure, mediastinal lymphadenopathy etc. All these points are important in differentiating between benign and malignant nodule. If it is benign lesion then no need to worry. But if it is malignant looking nodule then biopsy is needed for confirmation. In any case, better to quit smoking as soon as possible. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I am 39 years old and just found out yesterday that a CXR I had last week showed a pulmonary nodule. I am a 3/4 to 1 ppd smoker with a history of persistently elevated WBCs, fibromyalgia, and hypothyroidism. Is it probable that I have an early lung CA? My MGF is deceased from lung CA and PGF deceased from stomach and esophageal CA. Both were smokers. Thank you for your input." -215518,Suggest treatment for mouth ulcer,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, Before going for any daignosis, i would suggest you to get the condition examined by your doctor, if possible take the lesion and send it for a biopsy.At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Take care! ","I had some of that hard whitish stuff that gathers in the back of your mouth around your tonsils in my mouth and i coughed to get it out and when it was out it still felt like there was something else in there so i looked in the mirror and there is this thing that looks like another uvula growing out of my tonsil area that didnt exist until a little bit ago. i think the end is bleeding too, i might have bit it or something by mistake.. i read it might be ulcerative tonsilitis.. but I am not sure what is going on or what to do. please help. I am 19, male, 150 lbs 5 ft 11 in. no medical history related to my mouth other than a few cavities." -197764,What causes disturbed sleep and crying in a child?,"Hi,I understand your concerns but you should get an x-ray chest for your daughter to find out what is causing the pain. Also I suggest that she gets a CBC done as she might be suffering of anemia.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ","My 8 year old daughter has been feeling sick on and off for over 4 weeks and feeling hot, although she has no temperature. She is looking very pale (normally very healthy), and seems very tired. She feels sick immediately after food. She is dairy intolerant and when it was diagnosed the consultant did tell us to keep an eye on her tolerance of soya ( her brother is soya-, dairy- intolerant and is also coeliac). I have now put her on a strictly soya-free regime (last 2 days) but no obvious changes yet. She has also complained of pains occasionally down her sides (rib area). GP has checked her for tonsilitis, chest, and urine sampled for water infection but all clear. Virus suggested. Any ideas please? Many thanks." -178958,Meaning of chronic microvascular ischemic change in MRI of brain?,"Hello Thanks for writing to usAccording to MRI report patient is having degenerative disc disease of cervical spine.Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis which allows herniation of disc.1.At C5-6 level there is bilateral moderate neural foramen narrowing due to overgrowth of uncinate process.There is also spondylotic changes.2.At C4-5 level there is mild loss of disc height.3.At C6-7 level there is spondylotic changes with mild disc bulge.Treatment for degenerative lumbar disease includes physiotherapy or surgery. Effectiveness of both modalities are same.So,physiotherpay should be tried first. It causes strengthening of Para spinal muscles and it prevents further changes.Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon.Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan ","My MRI shows C5-6 moderate degenerative disc disease with mild marginal spondylosis. There is also bilateral moderate bony neural foraminal narrowing at c5-6 due to uncinate process spurring. At C4-5, there is mild loss of disc height and marginal spondylosis. At C6-7, there is marginal spondylosis and a mild annular bulge. Could you please help me understand the results and the prognosis?" -228831,How to treat tiny bumps on penis?,"Hi.Welcome to Healthcare Magic.In my opinion the pain may be due to psychological as you have taken the complete course of Doxycycline for 2 weeks and the follow up check ups and ultrasound revealed nothing significant.So please relax first of all. Anxiety causes more problem than the real problem.It is very unlikely that epididymitis can spread to other areas of the body.However if you are really feeling the pain either at rest or on touch, try to discuss the same with your Family Doctor.Hope this helps.If you have any other questions, then i will be happy to answer them.Take care.Regards.Dr. Surender sharma. ","I was diagnosed with Epididymitis 3 months ago. I was prescribed with Doxycycline for 2 weeks. I've had follow up checkups and ultrasounds and they've been given the all clear, yet I still feel the occasional pain in my testicle. Could this just be psychological? Can the infection spread to other areas of the body?" -86123,What causes severe pain lower quadrant after gall bladder removal?,"hi.noted history of right sided abdominal pain, subcostal area. yes, it is possible that you have a gallbladder pathology (most commonly gallstones). costochondritis and pleuritic chest pain must also be ruled-out. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (ultrasound, complete blood count, liver function tests, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. if it is indeed of gallstone disease, definitive treatment is cholecystectomy or surgical removal of the gallbladder. if it is not an emergent case, based on ultrasound and clinical evaluation, an elective cholecystectomy after giving birth will be advised accordingly. it can be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique. low fat diet is also recommended.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",I am 35+6 days pregnant. It s my third pregnancy. Since last week having a severe pain just under my right side ribs. At first pain was felt while sitting. But now having all the time while lying or standing. Tried pain killer panadol tablets and spasfon tablets but no effect. Baby position is cephalic. My doctor suspects it a gal bladder pain. What to do? -183224,Suffering from Disc Caudal Migration in Lumbar region,"Headache is a symptom of many diseases., it is not a disease itself. It can be due to low BP, Low sugars at times or it can be simply migaine. However in your case as it is associated with other symptoms, so it would be better to get a CT scan of head done. ",hi i need to know sumething! i have allot of headacka hi i need to know sumething! i have allot of headacka and i feel that i gett dizzy and sometimes i see darkness.......but the thing that is worrying me is that im not even pronausing letters correctly and even my hand writing is not det good! what do you think i have? or what do you think i should do? -98929,Suggest remedy for lump at the base of my rib cage,"Hello!Thank you for the query.Your symptoms are most likely caused by an abscess near infected tooth. As long as the pus wont be drained, you wont get much relief. Even with weed usage.It is also possible that your lump is salivary gland inflammation. I suggest you to consult dentist at first and if your teeth will be fine, laryngologist as a second step.Hope this will help.Regards. ","my left jaw is swelling teeth dont really hurt though they mostly kinda itch is very miled pain but the big swelling lump on my face hurts, over the counter ibprofain stop working with pain , will someing weed make it worst? even though it seems to help deal with the pain?" -187390,Will a cortisone shot re-activate cancer?,Hi and welcome of HCM. ESR is non specific findings which indicate some inflamamtory process in our body so it can be caused by pneumonia or any other infection.also esr can be elevated in maligannt diseases. sgpt is marker for live damgae but also can be raised in some other conditions. it is psosbile htat there is liver metastases due to cancer.Thanks for the query. Regards ,Hey !! My mother in law is suffering from breast cancer for the past 26 years now it has affected her lungs now she is lying unconscious and blood work shows raised ESR and high SGPT . She is being fed by the tube so what is the reason of the raised levels -69702,"Is gums swelling, bad breath due to hand, foot and mouth disease?","Hi,You will not get infected by hearing someone vomit (for sure). You don't have to worry about it!Take careRajesh ","Landing after a 6 hr plane ride to London, England i had to use the washroom. When i was leaving i heard someone start vomiting 2 or 3 times. I quickly left. I am an emetophobe and was wondering if i should worry about if i will catch something from that poor women." -75583,"bicornuate uterus and vigenal septem, diabetes, IVF, conception",hello Welcome to HCM your history suggest that you are the category of the lean PCO you can try single hormone tablets instead of the combined birth control pills for a short period this is the only possible way we can get your periods coming regularly you can meet your consultant and discuss about the same and they can help you hope to have answered your query Dr Nandita Thakkar ,"Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS 3 weeks ago and have started taking metformin . I am trying to conceive, but my cycles are very irregular. Usually they are long and can get heavy at times, but are usually 30 to 40 days apart. Is there anything I can do to get my periods to be a normal length without going on birth control? The only symptoms from PCOS I have are irregular periods, infertility and reversed LH: FSH ratio. Everything I am reading says that I need to lose weight, but my BMI is 21.9. Is there anything you would recommend?" -81259,"Set up for cath due to Coronary Calcification, low kidney function also. What is the risk of kidney failure ?","HI Thank for choosing HCMYou are wrongly understood or misguided, in fact Citravescent is also a alkalizing agent with little antibiotic action, it does not harm in any way, until and unless uro physician or surgeon advised to stop it, have nice Day. ","My son has had several stents in the past and recently one fused and was forcibly removed in hospital resulting in scar tissue damage . He now has another stent following major surgery to remove scar tissue. He has been told to take citravescent. However, we have been told that Citravescent should never be taken with a stent in place as this does indeed form calculxzsus. My son normally takes Japanese Plum Balls (an alkalizer) and this normally keeps him stone free. The information we have been given says that no alkalizers at all should be taken with a stent in place - so now we do not know where we stand or what is the truth. Can you please help us? His condition is Cystinuria and he only has one kidney. He is waiting to have two large stones removed." -230055,Suggest treatment for nocturnal emmision,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. The cuts you are worried about could be due to some skin related ailments or infections. Please consult a skin specialist about this.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",I ve have certain cuts on my penis and these cuts keep on coming back again and again. earlier I used to think that these are due to the fact thatI have installed copper t in my wife.but even though we do not do sex still these cuts keep coming back again and again. what should I doplease help me -117893,What is the treatment for stomach pain?,"Hello,It looks at the case of gastric ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I would advise you the following:-Upper GI endoscopy-CT scan of the whole abdomen-Blood tests particularly thyroid, CBC. Sugar, liver, and kidney functions; amylase, and lipase. PI, Antacid, Domperidone, symptomatic, and supportive should help you. Continue the treatment for costochondritis.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. T Chandrakant ","I have been having upper left abdominal pain for the past 11 months, it is not intense, but it is a constant pressure, burning and stinging pain, worse at night, same pain towards back too. I have notices a small lump on my lower ribs about 8 months ago and since then it has gotten bigger. It is hard and can not move, feels like a rib sticking out, about 2 - 3 cm big with round tip. Other symptoms are intense itching of legs and arms, comes and goes. Burning inside my body when drinking wine or alcohol, starts at neck and then spreads to arms and legs, lasts about 15 - 20 min. I am constantly tired, dizzy and have chills and hot flushes sometimes, can not eat a lot and have indigestion at night only when lying down. Have been to DR who at first treated me for muscle injury, then for gastric problems (Omaprozole), with no improvement. Has since been diagnosed with Costochondritis and has been on Naproxen for 3 weeks with no improvement. Blood work was normal, only slightly anemic. I also had a 2nd miscarriage 3 months ago at 11.6 weeks pregnant. (first miscarriage was 18 months ago at 8 weeks) I am 33 years old. Please can you advice." -21914,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -88833,Does alcohol intake lead to elevated liver function results?,Good day! Drinking alcohol puts a burden on liver and it converts it into fats. When production exceeds demand then it gets deposited in liver and it is called fatty liver. Needs clinical correlation and a consult to gastroenterologistgood luck ,I am 33 years old and have drank for about 15 years alot i went to the doctor 2 weeks ago for a bllod test and had already been drinking my ast was 98 and alt was 155 so they had me quit drinking and retest i havnt had a beer in 7 days and retested today now my ast is 85 and my alt is 198 going to see my gi doctor wendsday but im done drinking will this clear up as long as i dont drink and what could it mean i was diagnosed with fatty liver 3 years ago thanks alot for your help..... -145697,Is platelet count of 188 a cause for concern?,"Hello,Thanks for using Heathcaremagic.I read your query and understand your concerns.The presence of recurrent leg pain and chest pain clearly indicates that the deep vein thrombosis is still going on despite the use of medications.Although there are multiple causes for it but blood disorders and interrupted flow of blood in venous system is most important.In addition it is possible that prescribed dose of innohep is inadequate.I will request you to get PT and INR from nearby laboratory to know the coagulability of blood.This will help you in deciding the optimum dose of Innohep.I hope this answers you.Thanks again. ","Hi, I suffer from blood clots in the left leg and lung. I am on Innohep blodthinners but have had clots while on the bloodthinners. I keep having horrific pain in either one side or the other side of my chest. It is so bad that I cannot breathe from the pain and I have to go to Emergency to get checked. The last 3 times, it has not been blood clots, but I have to go in anyway because of my history. Now the pain is beyond belief, what could be causing it. I am not puling muscles from exercise, and it does not feel muscular." -102131,What causes tight sensation and pain in the lungs while exercising?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.For allergic inflammation of upper respiratory tract rather than starting Montelukast alone, combination of Montelukast Plus Levocetrizine can be started. It has to be taken for atleast 7-10 days. Mention your AEC level as well to give further comment Steam inhalation done three times a day with warm water Take one tsp turmeric powder with hot milk early in morning One tsp ginger and honey beneficial in allergic inflammation If cough is dry and much troublesome than dextromethorphan or antihistaminic containing syrup can be prescribed Take care Hope this will help you ",I just started taking montelukast 10 mg. last night for a hard cough I developed due to Spring allergy season. How long will it take to “kick into” my system....it’s been about 18 hrs. and I’m still coughing very hard. Is there anything else I can take in the meantime? -30026,I have a lesion that keeps changing in color. What is that?,"Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I have attached a photo for your reference. Is this sign dangerous? It started almost 20 years ago to become dark and it became to be lighter around 5 years ago. Two days ago, again I have noticed this transformation with a white surface and that is healing now. It is around 4 mm. Please clarify what it is." -204676,Suggest treatment for a bony outgrowth from femoral shaft in a child,Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid is acute pharyngitis - it can be either bacterial or viral. Viral pharyngitis doesn't require antibiotics. Warm saline gargles and symptomatic measure like Paracetamol will do. But to diagnose bacterial pharyngitis you can get a Rapid Antigen testing done for Beta Strep at your pediatrician's office. The result will be available in 10 minutes and if its positive you can start antibiotics.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"Hi my daughter is 11 year old shes been running temp for more than 3 days now, temperature goes upto 102 degrees, comes down to normal at times with adol or brufen, shes got pain while swallowing in throat, no runny nose or sneezing, a bit of cough, should I start antibiotic?" -51784,Can change in medicines for hypertension cause issues?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I carefully passed through your question and would explain that marijuana can increase your cardiovascular risk and the risk for other possible heart attacks or stroke in the future. From the other hand, you should know that the risk of a heart attack increases up to 5 fold in the first hour after smoking marijuana. So, I would strongly encourage you to avoid smoking marijuana in the future. Hope to have been helpful!Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am 25, and recently was released from the hospital for having a stress and virus induced heart attack. troponin levels are around 16%, and after 2 days in the hospital I was released, and am on medication, with follow up with my cardiologist in a month. I am not planning on using it anytime soon, but will I be able to use marijuana again? I use a vaporizer to avoid additional harms caused by smoke" -174038,What causes numbness in feet post laminectomy?,"Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Even if you are having Arachnoiditis, you need to undergo a MRI of Spine as well as MRI Pelvis to know the Level and extent of involvementOnly after knowing these, we can chart future course of treatmentHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ","I have lost my appetite, pain and notes in lower back, very fatigue, toes feel like in a vice, dizziness, wooziness, pain takes breath away, have been diagnosed wit capua a equine syndrome. Back spasms after doing any house work, losing memory because of pain. Had a heart attack in Feb. numbers all good. No blockage in heart and arteries after cardiac test up through thigh to arteries, echo shows a good heat. Pain in pelvic area. Been told MRI WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY BECAUSE I HAVE ARACHNOIDITIS BUT FEEL LIKE NEW SYMPTOMS.pelvic pain." -105825,What is the treatment for Pulmonary edema?,"Hey there, Mostly its puberty effect.Still go for EKG and chest x-ray and rule out other causes related to lung and heart. ","Hi, my 14 yr old son has been have some occasional chest discomfort around his diaphragm area. He is not obese 5'4"" 120lb. If the weather is hot he has shortness of breath. He has just started puberty this year. Tylenol and Motrin take care of the discomfort. Could he have a heart condition?" -12344,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -115349,How to treat the overdose of vitamin B12 in the body?,"HiSince you have taken depo injection and oral contraceptive pill, it is highly unlikely to get pregnant. Depo-Provera is considered a Category X drug by the FDA, which means that the medicine has been shown to create problems with the fetus. There's a risk of harm to the unborn baby with using Category X drugs during pregnancy, and most doctors agree they should be avoided whenever possible.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician ","hi, i was on a pill that you didn t take a 7 day break, went and got the depo injection. the doctor told me to continue taking the pill for a further 7 days as well which i dd. i think that i may be pregnant and was wanting to know if the depo injection can do any harm on unborn baby??" -185581,What is rib cage cancer?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer with origin from melanocytes which are pigment containing cells in the skin. These cells proliferate and become cancerous. When cancer is formed, it is aggressive in nature and even if the primary tumor is removed through surgery, the cells remain and spread to different parts of the body through blood flow and lymph nodes. When the cells reach the lymph node then it starts to proliferate once again and then the cancer spreads. Therefore your doctor is right in saying that the cancer is elsewhere and has spread to lymph node. This requires to be treated at the earliest. Please follow up with his doctor regularly even if he does not have any symptoms.It will help to do a complete head to toe clinical examination and then look carefully for any suspicious skin cancer. The can be of many types and colors and he must consult the oncosurgeon. Please do not worry. ",My husband may be dx with Melanoma he had a biopsy done last Tuesday and the early report from pathology states that he may have melonoma. He had his right ingunial lump node removed and we so know more this Monday or Tuesday. He for the most part don't feel sick he has a lot of back pain but nothing beside some burning in the abdomen area. But the pathologist states that cancer did not orginate in the lymph node it started some where else in the body. What is your feeling -155906,"What causes swelling,redness and blue veins to pop out in legs?","Hello, A bruise is only a skin colour change due to the blood collected under the skin due to injury. It is a reversible change and the color changes return to normal in 2 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",My leg got sort of smashed (leg was wedged in between a moving piece and stationary piece) in steel deck 2 months ago. I had a 10 bruise on the right side of my calf/shin and a 5 bruise on the left side of my calf/shin. I still have brown/yellow bruise on both sides and it s going on 3 months. Why? -48000,Is abnormal EKG results a matter of concern?,"Hello, Ramipril with the water tablets is a good selection. The action of Ramipril will be obvious in two weeks after starting the treatment. If the blood pressure is still high in two weeks, there will be a need to increase the dose of Ramipril to 5 mg, as 2.5 my is a very low dose. In case of any further questions don't hesitate to contact me. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Lilit Baghdasaryan, Cardiologist ","Hi Ia m a 49 year old woman who has had high blood pressure for around 9 years, i was taking Antanalol 50mg but on my last 2 visits it was significantly higer than usual so my doctor has put me on Ramipril 2.5mg alongside Bendroflumathiazide water tablets, i have been taking readings at home and it fluctuates anywhere from 143/85 right up to 156/95 am feeling slightly anxious most times which does not help but are these readings significantly dangerous or good on some aspects? i have only been taking the new medication since last thursday so a total of 5 days is there anyway perhaps you could put my mins at ease? i go back to the doctor in 6 weeks and before that have bloods to be taken, thankyou for your help Anne" -2752,Experiencing abdominal pain and cramps after taking Unwanted 72. Am I pregnant?,Hi. If you had protected sex then she should not be pregnant. Do one urine pregnancy test for confirmation. Abdominal pain can also be due to stomach infection or kidney stones. Do drink more water. Eat healthy and less oily food. If not decreasing then she will require an ultrasound scan for further diagnosis. ,"Hello doctor, My partner and I had protected sex on the 15th of this month, but I cummed in the condom but kept going. Not taking any chances she took a pill on the 18th. From the next day after taking the pill she had light bleeding in the form of blood clots and also experienced abdominal pain. The pain has persisted till now but the severity has decreased. Could you please tell me whether she is pregnant or not?" -215769,What causes soft bumps at the roof of the mouth?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The adverse effects of the metronidazole includes metallic taste, white patches, altered taste. if you take metronidazole along with alcohol, it can cause nausea, vomitting, and stomach pain. so better avoid both together. if you have developped allergic reaction then better stop using the gel. consult your oral physician and get it replaced with other drugs like tetracycline. i hope my answer will help you, take care. ","What are the adverse reactions/side effects of the application of metronidazole gel on the gums by a dentist ? I experienced already metallic taste and mild headaches. Had alcohol the day after the application of metronidazole gel. Am age 64, 180 cm and 82 kg. So far was in good health and am taking no medication." -3468,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -252166,How to confirm pregnancy?,HiI have gone through your description.the description saying membrane attached withplacenta with possibility of loss of blood supply to intertwined part signifies it is amniotic band.it is fibrous band with in amniotic cavity .sometimes if it pass through baby parts like intertwining it cuts that part.its important to monitor baby. A blood vessle at bottom of cervix may be velamantous placenta .it bleeds heavy and causes fetal blood loss if normal delivary is allowed.it is best to go for caesarian section as due to both factors like amniotic membrane and velamantous placenta.Thank youWith best regardsVasundhara ,"Hi, may I ani had an ultra sound yesterday i am 19 weeks pregnant. they found a couple little problems and i was wondering if you could inform me about them a little more the first is they found a membrane attatched to each side of the placenta and said its something they will monitor becasue the baby could get an arm intertwined in it and the baby could loose circulation. What is this called? and the other they found a blood vessel at the bottom of my cervix does this mean i will have to get a c-section?swer your healt" -42541,What causes hyperpigmentation on my skin after hair removal?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.The dark pigmentation you are referring to is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is very common after procedures like hair removal.I would suggest you to apply a cream containing hydroquinone and kojic acid twice a day over dark spots.The 'red-pink dots' you develop after hair removal is called dermatitis which can be due to the hair removal products. For that the best option is to apply a mild steroid like mometasone and fusidic acid combination cream for 4-5 days every time after hair removal process.Hope the answer was useful.ThanksDr Hardik Pitroda ","Hello, I get hyper pigmentation on my skin in form of red pink dots whenever I remove hair from arms or legs. It s really irritating me cos it looks bad. I visited dermatologist but he just suggested me to use steroid after hair removal. One more thing, my underlegs are very dark and I think they are highly pigmented. I also wax there. Please tell me what to do to get my normal skin color back. Reply ASAP." -41567,Suggest remedy for hairfall,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hair loss may be due to several reasons like: 1. Any stressful condition or any recent disease like malaria typhoid - if hair fall is due to this reason than its temporary and hairs will regrow soon 2. If you have thyroid disease- get thyroid profile done 3. Vitamine D3 deficiency can result in increased hair fall - get serum vit D3 levels done 4. Decreased iron - get serum ferritin done 5. A type of hair loss in male called Androgenetic alopecia is due to male hormone testosterone. It is considered to be age phenomenon and in this case hair loss can be prevented by taking Antitestosterone medications in low doses. Along with above you apply minoxidil 5 % lotion all over the scalp before sleep and take biotin pill. Take no stress eat balanced diet and do some exercise. Best wishes for you Thank You ,"Sir, i am a student aged 23 years. I have a severe hairfall. My hairs are also very thin, my scalp is very dry. I don't take any tension as such and i think this hairfall is because of my heridity problem as my father had also this problem and now he had lost approx all his hairs" -222881,How to treat obesity and sleep apnea in a diabetic patient?,"Hello, It is not advisable to take an additional dose of Insulin just to reduce sudden occasional surge of blood glucose. Because post the injection, there is a possibility of developing fairly severe hypoglycemia. Best method is avoid extra eating episodes. For insomnia, if it is persistent then there are specific sleep inducing medications which can be taken occasionally. To control blood glucose apart from taking Insulin, strict dietary control and regular exercise of over 1 hour a day is a must. If there is good amount of physical exercise, then one may get good sleep too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar ","Hi, type II diabetic here. Glucose numbers high today (+200). Is it okay to take an extra dose of Humulin 70/30 KWIKPEN mix to knock it down? I feel fine with no indications that usually accompany high readings and this is a recent anomaly connected with my current battle with insomnia. I get up when I can't sleep and usually get something to eat. I was still awake this mornng around 4AM and had something to eat." -120908,How to cure stomach problems?,In my opinion he suffering from lbs constipation type. Lots of fiber in diet and plenty of oral fluid with following medication might be just right for him.Mebeverine and levosulpiride100 mg twice daily along with pepsin and fungal diastase combination after meals with syrup limarin twice daily. Some herbal syrups like liv52 also work magically. Probiotics also play important role in digestion. Keep taking lactulose syp once or twice according to bowel movement.yoga to release stress is said to be beneficial or anti stress medication can be added to relieve anxiety. Good luck ,"My boyfriend has gone since December with stomach pain in his right side he went to a convient care over it they just said it was gas. Months went on and he was still having pains to the point they would take breath away, he then became scared and called phycisian and this was about 4 weeks ago they told him to get MRI well everything came back ok they refferred him to surgin he says he has an over amour of stool in bowl and to start taking fiber and refferred him to GI well the past 4 days he's been in a bunch of pain with stomach and is constipated un able to ""poop"" he's taken laxative, enema and suppository and none worked? He says he don't want to go to ER bc they will give or do what he's done and won't help do you have any idea what he needs to do? Help!" -38222,What is the purpose of taking HVCOG IU 5000 injection ?,hello doing a scan on 16th day will show whether the follicle ruptured after the hcg injection.so doctor will then tell you to time your contact accordingly. hope this is helpful ,"As prescribed by the doctor i took HVCOG 5000 injection today(13th day of my menstrual cycle ),DR. have told to do a re-scan on friday(16th day)what is the purpose of this scan? wat can i know from that scan?" -72503,What causes vaginal bleeding post embryo transfer?,Benforce does not guarantee pregnancy. Please get semen analysis of husband and HCG for yourself. This will help ,i am 24 years old female having pcos from 7 years i got married in the year 2008 i have used bigomet for 3 years and now i am using benforce m from past 2 years my doctor suggested to take benforcem 2 times in a day but i became so week again i consulted my doctor and said this she told to use benforcem onehalf in the morning and onehalf in the night i am so depressed with these tablets became so week but i didnt lose my weight we are trying for a baby from past 2 years at the time of ovulation sometimes egg is forming and sometime it is not why it happens? when i can have baby ?will benforce m works in a correct way when i used it as half half? -97883,"Suggest treatment for lump in lower back, pain radiating up the spine","Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor or some thyroid swelling. However possibility of cancer can not rule out.You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. Then go for surgery according to diagnosis. No need to worry. Just go for it. Thank for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, I have this small lump under my neck, next to my Adam s apple, it only pains when I press on it or bend my neck forward to touch my chest. I have only noticed its existence a few hours ago and cannot see a doctor until Friday but I am very worried about it as recently I have known two people to die from throat cancer after they found a lump on their throat. Could you please reply to me as soon as possible, that would be great. I really appreciate you taking out your valuable time to read through this. Thank you very much." -22151,How can we cure a kidney stone in the distal ureter?,"Hi. I would recommend taking more fluids because 3 mm stone in the distal ureter can pass on its own. He needs more fluids and pain medication. Another medication is Drotin 40 mg (Drotaverine hydrochloride) should be taken thrice daily for two to three days, which will help in passing the stone. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hi doctor, My husband is having a severe pain in the stomach and spine for the past three days, and we took a scan today which says the right kidney measures 10.6 x 3.9 cm, left kidney measures 11.2 x 5.5 cm, calculus measuring 3 mm is noted in the left distal ureter, just proximal to the vesicoureteric junction, left distal ureteric calculus causing mild hydroureteronephrosis. Do this need surgery or can it be cured with medicine?" -236791,Suggest treatment for stress and depression,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Different therapists diagnosing differently? Really a matter of concern. I don't know what to say to you but I can understand your emotions. Let me suggest you to please provide more details here itself so that I shall try to diagnose. There is another alternative. Forget about the diagnosis till now and consult a prominent clinical psychologist after researching on the internet. Proper diagnosis is the key for any cure. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",We Have went through about 8 different test and 3 diagnoses. My son is has be sent from therapist to another. After this last test he was diagnosed with schizoaffective Disorder and sent of to another doc that is a C.N.P and she gave use yet another disorder Mood Instability disorder. how do we know were to go from here. the women saw him for on appt. what ? s do we ask -161850,How to treat fall mediated shoulder injury?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. While getting up early in morning, do some knee moves (exercises) with ankle movements. Drink lot of fluids during day time. Increase your protein intake. And do streching before sports. Hope it will help you. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Harsh Swarup ","Hi Doctor , i feel knees tiredness all the day specially when i woke up in mornings and i feel like I don t want to go out of bed anymore :It has been almost 6 monthes for me having this issue: I don t take any medications and i do sports 3 to 4 time per week :What is the reason for my knees tiredness ? Is it a nutrition lack or kind of a symptom for an infection or disease? Thank you" -219255,What are the precautions to be taken to get good permanent teeth for a child with cavities in deciduous teeth?,hithanks for writing inTooth sensitivity in all teeth can be due to loss of enamel.It can be due to grinding of teeth or improper oral habit.It can also be due vigrous tooth brushing or acidic food may also lead to erosion.You need to use desensitizing paste & still if problem persists go for veneering.Visit your dentist for further queryRegardsDr. Neha Sumra ,"I am having a pain in all the front teeth, upper and lower...but do not believe it is from grinding or clenching my teeth at night. I wear a guard and this is a different kind of pain. The pain is low-grade, like a sensitivity deep down in the teeth...many teeth, not just one or two (and on both sides of mouth, mostly in front teeth.). Is tooth sensitivity ever equated with a lack of calcium or an over-acidity in the saliva? Is there an essential nutrient or a vitamin/mineral that people get deficient in that might cause a sensitivity or pain to start in their teeth?" -138333,What causes back pain post taking a steroid injections?,"Hello,im Dr Satyam,an Orthopaedic surgeon,low back pain may be due to heavy stressful work,weight lifting,or sudden lifting of object with jerk,which may cause primary sprain of muscles we may call it as muscle spasm.another reason for this is due to weak bones(calcium levels low)body weight may get transferred from weak bones to paraspinal muscles which may cause painFor treatment avoid wight lifting,sit in with back supported chairs,prevent jerks while travelling,may weak LUMBOSACRAL BELT if pain is much...sleep in flat couch,hot water bag application and MUSCLE RELAXANT MEDICINE Tab Zerodol TH4mg on tab twice daily after meals(aceclofenac100mg and thiocolchicoside 4 mg),with volitra gel,just a gentle massage three times a day.plz get back to me if need further assistance... ",yes my is latisha an dmy husband name is terry.he just recently seen a doctor about his lower back pain.they disnose him with .lumbosacral strain.so they prescribe him with muscle relaxer.he been take for 2 day now ..and still feeling the same what should i do.or do it takes a long process to heal?he said it hurts worse when he walks.i seeing what can be done.so consern.thank u. -52167,What causes rapid heart rate and body tremors?,"I do not know how much are your blood pressure values ​​and what values ​​you consider high? Anyway, my recommandations are related to life style and diet. You've made a big step to stop smoking, congratulations! I would recommend that you reduce to a minimum the alcohol use and frequency. Diet is very important; you should eliminate the use of excess salt, fast-food, food rich in fat and the high amount of sugar and sweets. Your diet should mainly consist in a lot of variaty of fruits and vegetables. The last, but not the least important is physical activity. It is recommended that you train regulary and at least 30 min per day. I wish you good health!Thank you for using healthcareMagic RegardsDr. P. Cerri ",.2 pegs a week i didnt take medication for HBP..cause i didnt like it my question is do i have hypertension or HPB because i always went to doc to get it checked next day after drinking heavily..please hlep me i am confused and i have quit smoking too..can my blood pressure get back to normal without medications??? -132809,Suggest remedy for dust allergy,"Thanks for your query.There are a number of skin diseases associated with itchy eruptions.Among them allergy,scabies,eczema,fungal infections etc are common.For proper diagnosis,physicians need to see the rashes or lesions.Sometimes laboratory investigations are also advised. So my opinion is : Please contact with your local doctor.In the mean time,you can take oral antihistamine like Cetrizine to relief itching.Please try to avoid nail pricking or scratching as it may deteriorate your problems.Take care and get well soon. ","Ive got these little dots all over my body, but especially on my hands, arms, ankles, insides of upper legs and shoulders. They are very small and have the same color as my skin. When I start scratching them they itch even more and I just can't stop.. What is this ?" -245711,Suggest home remedies for boil near tear gland of right eye,"Is there any itching or pain on the area. it May be just an infection of the sweat or sebaceous glands. if u have diabetes just have a routine checkup and maintain the level. when the pustule is ripe, just remove the pus and clean it with dettol and apply a paste of Turmeric and neem leaves. it Will heal quickly. ","I have a spot on my chest that I originally thought was acne, but now it has some discoloration and if you squeeze it some really rank smelling pus comes out. It is only one spot and it is about the size of a dime maybe smaller. What is this and is there a remedy?" -206195,Should I be concerned for the gas bubbles that smells like bad odor in a 5 month old?,"Thanks for consulting in Health care Magic. Of couse, you can give to her clamp kid forte 250 mg (1 tab) 3 times 6-7 days, because penicillin group is very effective in throat infection.For profilaxis of diarrhea from antibiotic take visilac 1 capsule 1 time 14 days. Sinarest and ibudesic are identical non steroid anti inflamed analgetics for relief pain and decrease temperature. In addition, i advice:- lozenges and sualin 1 tablet 4-6 times for reducing sore throat;- hot drinks- ginger,lemon,turmeric powder tea; abstain sour and cold drinks;- warms saline and soda, chlorhexidine gurgles;- multivitamins-zincovit 1 teaspoon(5 ml) 1 time 1month for increasing immunity- Tulsi juice 1 teaspoon 2 times is helpful for fever and immunity I hope my reply will help you. Please write to Health care or me for following up queries. Recovery soon Dr.Svetlana Shrivastva ",my child is 6 years old and weighs 14kgs.........she is suffering with cold from the last 3 days and i am giving her sinarest for the same.............today evng she complained of sore throat........will ibugesic will be sufficient along with sinarest or shall i give her clamp kid forte............. -186372,What causes my sleep to break at night?,Synthroid itself does not produce these problems. However a wrong dosage (over or under) can result in problems. The best thing would be to get a serum TSH done (a blood test) and if it normal then not to worry about synthroid being the cause of your symptoms. In that case you should consult a physician for your blood pressure and he will put you on medications for decreasing the same. If the TSH report is abnormal then you will have to adjust the dose of synthroid and repeat the TSH every month till it comes normal. ,"hello.... In the past two years I had thyriod cancer and had my thyriod removed and radiation theraphy and now take synthriod daily, since going on the synthyriod I have developed a host of other problems, tias, high blood pressure, migraines like I have never had before, weakness and mental confusion.... my high blood pressure is the lower number , which I understand is the more dangerous one to have high, my question is, I have been told synthyriod is safe, but do some people ever hae problem tolerating it? I am also on vit d theraphy for renal failure.... from lab work that was done..... I was told that was related to thyriod too?" -85292,Suggest ways to lower alanine and aspartate transaminase levels,"Thank you for posting query at HCM.noted that your father has a history of Diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease and respiratory tract infection.He was a smoker but quit last month.he was alcoholic but quit 3 months ago.though he quit smoking and alcohol recently but the damage may have been done.ESR is elvevated. elevated ESR represents chronic inflammatory disorder in the body. liver cirrhosis/ chronic alcoholism and smoking are risk factors for malignancy (cancer) in liver and lung respectively.therefore , a CT is ordered to rule out any benign or malignant lesion in the liver and/or lung. Fibrscan would have been an option too to rule out liver cirrhosis.sudden weight loss also points towards malignancy though confirmation maybe done by the scan reports.wish him good health.if any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","my dad is 58 years old. he has severe dry cough, fatigue, slight fever at times. hes slightly diabetic and has blood pressure too.hes lost around 12kgs over the last 4 months. he used to smoke around 5-6 cigarettes till last month. hes stopped drinking alcohol 3 months back. performed ultrasound and endoscopy and detected fatty liver and mild gastritis. his blood test was totally normal 2 months ago. but his latest blood test shows ESR value of 70. some other variations are also present. doctor has ordered for a CT Scan as well. what could be the reason?" -216247,Does infected wisdom tooth require immediate medical attention?,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.First I wish your father good health.Relating to the mouth ulcers,this can be due to chronic vitamin deficiency,stress factors and also in consideration of the age.I would advice you to ask him continue with the muti-vitamins the doctor has prescribed for him.*For the ulcers ,you can apply Mucogel/Mucopain gel on it for a while till the ulcer heals.*Advice him to do betadine mouth wash gargling.*Avoid spicy food and stress should be reduced.*Add all nutrients in his food and check for any digestive problem which will also aggravate them.Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. ",Hi! My father aged 75 yrs has been suffuring from mouth ulcer (mainly in gum) since last 1 and half years. Sometimes he gets relief but it is temporary. He used to take vit-B complex suppliment sometimes.on advise of local dentist some of his teeth were removed but in vain.. Please advise. -242395,What could be the reason for hallucination after taking minocycline?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. Teratomas are germ cell tumors commonly composed of multiple cell types derived from one or more of the 3 germ layers. Recent research show that patient suffering from teratomas of the ovary could develop changes of mood, behavior, and personality, resembling acute psychosis. You can review the literature in this link. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2826225/Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Merry Christmas. ","ok I found to have a teratoma from birth, I always had a volatile personality, until it was removed, then it was later in my life45 I think, my personality got better, and I didn't feel that rage, maybe their are more women with this condition undignosed and having major mood swings do you agreesorry I am poor disabled." -248120,Is medical marijuana safe to take for chiari malformation?,hello....you most probably having this pain coz of nerve impingement..mostly due to disc pathology...you need to go for a consultation surely...till ou get appointment you can start on analgesics for 7 days....physiotheropy will also be useful for you.....feel free to ask for further ,I have a pain where my buttock and top of left leg meets. The pain gets worse when i sit down for long periods. I also have a pain in my left thigh when I m lying down. I am being referred to orthopaedics but my appointment will not be until september. Thanks. -240561,What causes lightheadedness and anxiety?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. let me assure you, this is not anxiety but just obsessive thinking. Obsessive thinking about something you worry about. Worrying is human nature and is natural when it is related to health. Means you are doing nothing abnormal.Now you have to address the cause. You are obsessive to a lump (possibly not at all present) about your throat. From the description you gave, You already had treatment and tests to find out what it is. As, you could not find out anything about it. Better to ignore. The lump in now way is affecting your daily life or is going to affect in future. Worrying about it increases the obsession. Learn to ignore and that is the effective treatment.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hello, my name is Michael, i am a 21 year old male weighing 216 pounds and standing 6'2"", with no serious health problems in my history, i do however suffer from anxiety. I've had a feeling of a lump in my throat for the past month or two now, it's just above my adams apple, and sometimes, i feel a lump below my adams apple, i can feel it more when i swallow, and very rarely i get a bit of pain, i've tried relaxing, to see if it is caused by anxiety, and nothing has changed, i've been tested for mono, and it came up negative, i've been taking antibiotics for possible infection for almost a week now, with no noticable change, clearing my throat seems to help a bit. but it never really completely goes away, i should also mention that it seems to come and go throughout the day, thank you, i hope i can get an answer soon" -227565,Whats that tissue attaching scrotum be?,Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!!!I am sorry to hear that you have zero sperm seen in your analysis. Thanks urologist needs to check for obstruction by doing a transrectal prostate ultrasound to check for a midline cyst and this ultrasound will also check if the seminal vesicles are dilated which would be a clue that you have obstruction. If this has been ruled out then the next step will be for sperm extraction and banking. I hope I have answered your question satisfactorily and please consider a 5 Star rating for me. Thank​ you. ,"Dear Sir, i am 27 years old, i taken medicine and treatment for the past three years, But Sperm count is Nill, i undergone varicosel operation on both side and biopsy. Biopsy result shows normal spermatogenesis to correlate with seman analysis. But still my sperm count is nill. kindly advise for next step" -216683,What treatment is suggested for oral thrush?,"Hello,Welcome and I hope to assit you. Having the need for a root canal indicates that you had an infection. Your body needs time to heal and can suffer from the effects of an infection spreading. Did you take a prescription antibiotic since you had a prescription for pain medication? The antibiotic is effective in controlling the spread of the infection and not just a few hours of relief. To be effective you must complete your antibiotic prescription. Pain medication only treats your uncomfortable situation for a specific time. You should not need the pain medication for a very long time if you have completed the root canal. Please check with your dentist concerning an antibiotic and update your concerns with your dentist. Make sure you have all your teeth checked and keep up with good routine dental care as well.I would not consider your reaction a side effect of your pain medication. Medications can irritate the stomach and throat. Dry mouth is more common than exra saliva. You describe symptoms of a sinus infection. You may have post nasal drip which can irritate your throat. Tonsils are one of your first lines of defense to fight infections. A sore throat accompanied by inflammation can cause difficulty when you swallow. So you may have a respiratory infection. This may require a trip to your physician to treat seperately from the root canal. Rinsing may offer some relief. Please discuus these concerns with your dentist. Your dentist will assist you in determining if you need to see an additional doctor.Thank you for your inquiry. I am glad to be of further assistance should you have additional questions or information to share with me. ","I have pain when I swallow, and unfortunately I seem to be generating a lot of saliva causing me to swallow. It is painful, as aforementioned, and my tonsils are in pain consistently; never-ending. I recently had a root canal and I took some Hydrocodone and I'm not sure if its a side effect to the drug. I am also experiencing runny nose from time to time, seemingly when the temperature drops or i take some clothes off. My main concern is my pain when swallowing and my tonsil pain. I'm a healthy 21 year old, or at least I was save for a few weeks ago." -19170,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -14035,My mother is an epileptic patient. I want to know if her present treatment is right?,"Hello. Your mother's situation seems to be very complicated. I would like to explain that it is true that Carbamazepine (Zeptol) can have no good effect or even worsen idiopathic generalized seizures. The valproate plasma levels should also be performed, to know if she is being treated with the right doses of Encorate Chrono. I would recommend performing a brain MRI and a careful EEG to establish any possible cause of these seizures, which could be treated by a possible brain intervention. I would also reconsider the treatment with Escitalopram (Nexito), as it is an SSRI(Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) and in rare cases has been shown to aggravate the seizures. Hope it was helpful. ","Hello doctor, My mother is a patient of epilepsy for 22 years. Earlier she was diagnosed as GTCS (generalized tonic-clonic seizures) and CPS (complex partial seizures) and given Eptoin 100mg BD at first, then Zeptol CR 400mg BD with Cloba 10mg for fits, convulsions, and senselessness. But still, it was going on. Now, for the last two years, we consulted another doctor, who diagnosed that her treatment was not in the right way. He said that the seizure was idiopathic generalized epilepsy with absence seizures and she was given Encorate Chrono 500mg BD with Cloba 10mg. After this, she was good for two years. Then she again developed fits, senselessness, and convulsions this year. So, we went to the doctor and this time the diagnosis is combination of multiple seizures with psychogenic non-epileptic seizure and was given Encorate Chrono 500mg BD, Levipil 500mg BD, Cloba 10mg HS, Nexito 10mg HS. But still fits and convulsion is going on after coming back from the hospital. Please advise what has to be done. Is the treatment going in the right way? Is there any need for medicines such as Topiramate or Lacosamide or Tiagabine medicines?" -208851,Suggest diet for a child diagnosed with crohn s and fistula,"HelloDr.Ervis answeringTemper tantrums are emotional and physical ""meltdowns"" common among children in the 2- to 4-year-old age range. The toddler may demonstrate a number of characteristic behaviors, including screaming, kicking, lying on the floor, and occasionally holding her breath (rarely to the point of passing out). As a child matures, these manifestations of emotional, developmental, and physical immaturity gradually extinguish themselves. Studies indicate that 23%-85% of children between 2 and 4 years of age will commonly have temper tantrums.Children who still have tantrums after the age of 4 may need help learning to deal with their emotions. Tantrums that continue or start during the school years may be a sign of learning problems or other issues that the child may need help with.Some children have temper tantrums that last longer and are more severe than normal. They may destroy things or hurt themselves or other people. This violent behavior may be a sign of a more serious problem.If you sense that a tantrum is coming, you may be able to stop it.Distract your child. For example, if your child doesn't like to go to bed, talk about something fun that is going to happen the next day.Encourage your child to take a break from a frustrating activity. Or get your child to focus on something he or she already knows how to do.Remove your child from a situation that is likely to cause tantrums. Situations such as a large family dinner or the lights and noise of a carnival may be too much for a young child to handle.After a tantrum starts, ignoring it may work best. Try the following:Walk away. But stay where the child can see you, especially if your child is very young.Keep doing what you were doing. You can observe without focusing all of your attention on your child.Don't talk to the child, if possible. If you do speak, use a neutral tone of voice.After a tantrum is over:Praise your child for calming down.Acknowledge your child's feelings. You might say something like, ""I know that you were upset because you couldn't tie your shoes.""Comfort your child without giving in to his or her demands.Never punish or make fun of a child who has a temper tantrum. Don't use words like ""bad girl"" or ""bad boy"" to describe your child.Teach other ways to handle anger and frustration. For example, encourage your child to use words to express feelings. Or set up a safe place in the home where your child can go to calm down.Be a good role model. Children learn by watching their parents, so let your child see that you can handle your own strong emotions calmly.If your child has a lot of tantrums, time-out may be an option. Time-out works best for children who can understand why it is being used. This is usually around age 2 or 3 years.For a time-out, you send or put your child someplace safe, such as a chair in a hallway, for a few minutes. This gives the child time to calm down. It also teaches the child that having a temper tantrum is not acceptable behavior. ",My grand daughter (2yrs) cries when she cannot have what she wants and can work herself up into a sobbing state. Her parents tell me this is a panic attack and are afraid she is hyperventilating. How can you tell if this is just a tantrum or if she is indeed hyperventilating? -16255,HBV DNA level got lowered in seven months. Kindly help.,"Hi. I think you mean HBV DNA rather than HPV. I would want to know about the ALT level of the patient as well as HBeAg and anti-HBe. After that, the exact phase of hepatitis B could be identified. ","Hello doctor, My husband had his blood test taken six months back and his HPV DNA level was 777 IU/ml. We went back for another blood test seven months later and it went down to 267 IU/ml. Is this good or bad? He has no scarring or damage to his liver and is not on any medications. He only found out he had hepatitis B a year back." -219809,"Unable to breathe, swallow, pain in neck. History of cavity in tooth with nerve damage. Connected?",welcome to HCMits my pleasure to help youyou dentist is right with time every thing will be normal . extraction wound takes 3-4 weeks to heal. a hard swollen spot that you say is may be due to you had cheek bite. it will be relieved with time. you just follow your dentist... i will be happy to receive your follow up regards ,"I had an upper wisdom tooth pulled last week everything is healing but I have a hard swollen spot on the side of my cheek where he gave me the shot,I went back to him yesterday and he said not to worry time will heal just keep massaging it and use heat is that correct as its been one week since the tooth was pulled,I am on blood thinners and talked to cardiologist and he said that because of that it will take longer to heal" -4454,Every day I feel intense disgust for humanity and people. What can be done?,"Hi. I can imagine how hard it is for you right now, anger, hatred, past traumas and experiences consume us all. In your case, it has gone a little too far. But, the fact that you have reached out even after trying everything is enough for me to see hope and tell you that yes, there is still something that can be done. Change is hard, and it takes huge amounts of strength and struggle but if you have decided that you need to get out of this situation and you are willing to do anything for it, then no one can stop you. I would suggest you to first ask yourself how determined are you for a change. If this is just another call to check if things can work and you yourself have doubts then surely you will fail and everything you try will fail as well. If you decide that you will find a way out, then no one can stop you. I would suggest starting therapy sessions regularly with a psychotherapy expert. If you cannot find one then you can opt for online therapy sessions with me. First, you need to vent out and learn to let go of past traumas. It will be hard and will take time but until and unless you do that, you cannot move forward. Once you are there, that is when we can focus on building new perspective and living a good life. Again telling you, it will be really hard, but it is possible. So find a local therapist or opt for a video consultation and we can talk. I hope this helps. Take care. ","Hi doctor, Every day I feel intense disgust for humanity and people. I struggle with sadism, and my last girlfriend broke up with me because that went too far. It has always been a problem in relationships for me. I hate society so much. Every time I see a person I want to torture them brutally. Every house I walk by I want to just kick the door down. I just hate them all. I do not even value my own life. I am nothing. I feel like I was just born for this. Born wrong. Born to be a problem. I tried to fight it too, and I failed. No matter how much I tried to control it, even when professionals were involved, it overpowered me and ruined what little good was in my life. I am no immediate danger of hurting people, but I think one day I am going to really snap. I have built up an intensive library of bad experiences with people, and I do not think I can take much more. People repulse me now. Is there any hope for people whose brains are as warped as mine? I am 31 and I struggle to even hold down a job, because I find I get emotionally exhausted doing things I do not actually want to do. I also have a destructive temper, so that causes trouble at work too. What do I do? I have been through the emotions. You are only another psychiatrist, so I do not know what I am expecting in reaching out again. How can I break the cycle if therapy or medicines, and psych wards have not helped me? I have already tried taking my own life three times." -211563,How can a tooth abscess be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The symptoms that you are explaining does not seems to be due to side effect of the extraction and is co-incidental that it happened at the same time as that of extraction but looks like some other cause.Swelling in hands and feet is commonly associated with heart and kidney problems, so it is better to get him checked and a kidney function test, liver function test and 2D Echo can be done.For dry mouth he can chew sugar free chewing gums and suck tart candies.Sip water at regular intervals.Take sufficient rest and raise his feet by keeping pillows under while lying down.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora ","Hello..My father had extracted his upper 2 molars teeth last December.After that he started having dry mouth, fatigue ,normal to high body temperature changes during the day and swelling in hands and foot. He have normal blood sugar without diabetes.and many blood test are clear." -73565,How to improve sperm count and motility?,"Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic .After removal of copper T it takes 6 months in general for periods to become regular . Generally as age advance fertility reduces. I would suggest you to go for ovulation inducing drugs like clomephine . This will increase chances of pregnancy by causing multiple follicles to mature and rupture. You may discuss this with your doctor and may take upto 6 cycles.Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","hei doctor, i am 28 yrs old having 7yrs old son and now plaaning a second child .as after my first child my doc.advised my to have copper-t inserted and i have done so now i have removed it in month feb.this yr.as i told now planning for second child and trying our best but result is no? what should i do ?" -225595,What causes painful zit on the scrotum?,"Hi, No masturbation does not cause problems with the kidney or any other sexual dysfunction for impotence in the future. However, frequent ejaculation would cause inflammation and swelling because of the overuse of the organ. Every time it should be moderated to decrease inflammation in that area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manuel C See IV, Urologist ","hello sir, i`m 23yrs boy... i usually masturbate 7-8 times a week.... does masturbation affect our kidney??? if i continue masturbation... can it be cause for any sexual disorder like impotency or any major health problem ? please guide us sir... i need to know your valuable answer..." -139258,What causes discomfort in hip and lower back pain?,"Hello, I have studied your case with diligence.As per your symptom and history there is possibility of muscle spasm in shoulder or there can be cervical disc compression. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it.For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor.Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.You may need to do MRI cervical spine if symptoms persist.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I HAVE A DEEP ACHE OR PAIN IN MY UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF BACK IT FEELS DEEP,ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO I USED THE WEED EATER FOR A FEW MINUTES AND IT DIED ON ME SO I TRIED TO PULL THE CORD I COULD NT BUT 2 DAYS LATER I STARTE GETTING DEEP PAIN IN MY UPPER BACK RIGHT UNDER MY SHOULDER BLADE COULD THIS BE A MUSCLE IT HAS BEENTWO MONTHS" -183268,"I am suffering from Arachnoiditis for last 15 years, is there any permanent solution or treatment ?","Hi Jerina, This can be thyroid or cardiac related problem, you need to get a thorough check up by an apt physician along with some blood investigations. Take care Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar ","I am experiencing weakness and tremors in all limbs , rubber band legs and seizures I am having a severe attack of what ever is going on. This has happened before just never this severe. I started 4 days ago fainting every time I tried to walk more than 10 feet or so. I wasnt loosing complete consciousness but I would go into these horrible seizures attacks that would violently thrust me to the ground and then fling me forwards and backwards. Then I started having extreme weakness in my hands (primarily left) that made it hard to carry anything knowing at any time I could drop it, because with no warning I would loose my grip and I had 0 strength to pick it up. Then it moved to my legs where they felt like rubber bands and could barely withstand my weight. They start wobbling and I have no control over them. It is even hard to move them from my bed to the floor without having to physicaly pick them up and place them on the floor. I am completely freaked out. I dont know if this is something serious or not. Hopefully you can help me navigate this a little. Thank you" -145847,What is the level of carbon dioxide in blood that is fatal?,"Prognosis of the follicular lymphoma depends on the histological grade and the proliferation fraction.Grade 1 and 2 are indolent while grade 3 have more aggressive course.Presence of more than 6 chromosomal breaks and a complex karyotype associated with poor outcome.You correlate your investigations with this, specific time period can not be said in any diseasebut you can know the aaggressiveness of the disease.I hope you get what you want. ","what is the life expectancy of a stage IV follicular lymphoma patient post RCHOP and BMT? Been in remission for approx 9 months, currently having slight enlargement of the lymphnodes on either side of neck. CAT/PET scans were negative approx 1 year ago. Thanks Vikki 56 yo white female" -241930,Does litium cure depression?,Hello dear May be you have depression or some thyroid problem. If it isdepression you should go for antidepresants SSRI like Escitalopram. It will cover your dperession as well as anxeity part also. Not getting errection is also important symptom of depression. As soon as you will recover from depression you will start have mprning penile errections. Thank you ,Hello im 18 years old and im always depressed and have sweaty hands contently and sometimes they swell up i think i have anxiety and i just hate life i have gyno lumps forming in always feeling down and i don t get erections in the morning anymore whata going on? -89960,"Have been detected with HSV. Taking VALCIVIR, SIBOFIX 550, lomotil. What is my health situation & will I be ever cured from the deceases?","Hi,It is likely that your partner has low blood element counts. Anemia (lack of enough blood (haemoglobin)) is probably the one calling for concern and this level may be so low that another blood transfusion would be needed. In such a case immediate blood transfusion is required and your partner should go to his doctor soonest for advise. However another concern may be low blood defensive cells. But aneamia is most likely.Hope this is helpfulDr Rogers ","My partner has cirrhosis of the liver - non-alcoholic - & Hep C. Today, he underwent a fairly routine procedure - colonoscopy & endoscopy. Several hours after the procedure he received a call from his liver doctor, (present during the procedure), informing him that his blood levels are of great concern. He spoke of bone marrow - Unfortunately, I am in FL - (his procedures were in PA) his team of physicians is in PA. What does this mean?He underwent the TIPS procedure in July of 2012. He had a blood transfusion in May of 2013Any assistance would be greatly appreciatedThank you,Jo Ann Putney" -92855,Suggest treatment for ear lump,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of ear lump above jaw line. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as ' Lymphadenopathy '. It is swelling of your lymph nodes which are part of your immune system. It is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination without any delay, because sometimes infection can spread to surroundings. Doctor may order blood test , X-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and to rule to condition like cyst. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course at least for a week . Till then give warm compresses to swelling.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I have found a module in front of my ear opening, but above my jaw line. I have menieres but the last year the symptoms have increased in intensity and occurrence. I also had breast cancer with chemo, radiation, ending in surgery Dec of 13. The menieres made it difficult to recover my strength. Could what I found contribute to imbalance, light headed, mental fog and confusion?" -63576,Suggest treatment for chronic cough and cold,"Hello,Thanks for posting in HCM.Fever, body pain, headache are constitutional symptoms which can be seen from a viral fever to any infection like as you said chikungunya or malaria or others. It does not point to any specific disease as it will be present in almost all febrile illnesses. Chikungunya usually presents with severe joint pains especially of knee joint so as that patient can’t stand without support. But again it is differently seen in different patients.As it persists from 3 weeks I would suggest getting proper blood checked for presence of any infection like typhoid, malaria or presence of any other diseases depending on other signs he might have after doing a detailed physical examination. It will be advisable to consult your doctor for proper examination and other blood investigations so as to arrive at a diagnosis and treat the causative factor. I hope I have answered your query well. If you have any more question kindly write back to me, will be happy to help you out.Thank you ","Hi, A month ago my husband was in india he had fewer, running nose and headache, he took medicing prescribed by a local Doctor and later after a week he went back to US, from the day one he got headache and drowziness and muscular pain dizziness for past 3 weeks, is that due to chickengunya or some other symptoms?" -155936,What causes twitching in the neck muscle?,"Hello, We have to rule out possible vascular causes like cellulitis. Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan to make a diagnosis. As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hello, my 25 year old daughter is a very muscular, healthy phys ed teacher and personal trainer. She began to experience red, blotchy, extremeful painful hands and feet. She is to the point that she can hardly pick up her purse with both hands to put it on her shoulder. Do you know what could be causing this?" -204203,What causes vomiting and loose stools in a child after taking Gaviscon?,many thanks.it will very if you can send a photograph of the lesions.red spot or lesion around the umbilicus could be a polyp or umbilical granuloma but that is usually occurs in Small baby. other red spot or rashes if are itching at night could be scabies???. or heat rash.Advice for clinical picture to understand the ledions ,"I just noticed a red ring aournd my 3 year old s belly button. it is not swollen, or very sensiteve to the touch. i have also found small red spots on her body. There is an abundance of spots around her waist band, but there are sparatic spots on her back and in her arm pits. what could this be?" -69681,What is the treatment for high fever and cold?,"Hello,Thank you for contacting HCM,Brief Answer - Treatment depends that your you have infections for first time or keep coming infection.Explained answer -If the symptoms are mild, Your doctor may suggest, you can do at home to help ease your symptoms without any treatment.1. Drink plenty of fluids to dilute your urine. What it do is it will make passing urine less painful.2. Try to keep the affected area clean using either plain or salt water. It will help prevent blisters from becoming infected and may it heal quicker.3. Applying petroleum jelly, like Vaseline, or an anaesthetic (painkilling) cream to any blisters or ulcers will reduce the pain when you pass urine.Hope you will find it out helpful,Thanks & Regards,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati ","good morning doctor, I am edwin from Australia. I have a concern regarding something. I have being recently diagnosed with herpes simplex (genital) the doctor prescribed valacyclovir 500 mg BD i am also taking medication to boost the immune system. all the blisters that i had around my anus are not as bad as they were two weeks ago when they appeared the first time . the doctor told me to take that antiviral for 10 days, i have already finished it but although the blisters seem to be healing well, I am still feeling the tingling and itchyness around the anal and perineum are. I still also feel it in my penis, scrotum and sometimes in the face, i put zovirax when i feel it around the lips. anyway, should i go back to the doctor for more valacyclovir ? i still have 17 tablets left. do you think i should try another antiviral ? is ti normal to still feel that tingling sensation and itchtyness after 10 days of being on the medication? thank you very much for your help doctor, i really appreciate it" -145608,Is a high bilirubin reading dangerous?,"Hi there,RBCs break up early due to antibodies which are produced against RBCs. Sometimes these antibodies are produced by cancer cells of NHL or CLL. That is the reason probably for which your doctors are planning a bone marrow testing.Any how, this condition is easily treatable. So don't worry.Hope I have answered your question. With regards,Dr. Girish Kamat ",My husband s red blood cells are not connecting to his white blood cells. He was told that something is breaking the red blood cells before they can get to the white blood cells. They took more blood today & are talking about maybe having leukemia test done where they put a needle in his back & check his bone marrow. Why would his red blood cells break up in such a way? Thank you -93830,What causes lump in breast?,"Hi,To prevent recurrent drains-Plan a Planned Surgical drainage with Packaging,and let it heal by secondary healing.Contact GP .If no relief in 1 week,Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME.Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Welcome with any other further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar,Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVT ","How will I know if it ruptures? Had it drained 4 weeks ago they removed 220mL fluid, another US today had found it has refilled to nearly 400mL. Is this dangerous and how will I know if it will rupture? Currently got a 38.2degree celcius temp but have flu symptoms also. PLEASE HELP" -121931,What causes severe stomach pain?,"Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.If the area of pain is constant in position I would advise you to request for an MRI of the whole spine , details of the thoracic region as this can get us the reason.This is not uncommon but rarely diagnosed. He has already undergone all the other tests. Also consider the IBS- irritable bowel syndrome.Colonoscopy.Color doppler of abdomen to see for the blood vessels, any obstructions or so. The diagnosis is always to be sought after as then only a proper treatment is possible. A trial with Gabapentin, antidepressant may help . ","My son is 16 years old and weights 70.5kg. He has been having mild to severe pain in his lower abdomen (shifting from left to right) and lower back pain since early December. He has done an ultrasoud, ct scan, urine test, several blood tests and several xrays. At one point they said he had sacreolitis and after 2 1/2 weeks of taking indomethecian they said he in fact did not have this disease after all and told us to stop taking the medication and have still left him undiagnosed. Today he is once again in severe pain on his right lower abodomen and lower back, he has taken advil all yesterday and still today with no relief any suggestions??" -34386,What are the normal follicular values to get pregnant?,"Hi there,After reading your question, I am of the opinion that:1) For your 11th day, the report is fine.2) However, this report is not enough. You need to do your hormonal profile as well as tubal patency test like HSG.3) Endometrial thickness as per your USG is a little less, but can be improved with treatment.4) You also need to get your husbands semem analysis done.5) If everything is normal, nothing to worry and you can conceive naturally.6) In Bangalore, for conceiving, there are many options like Gunasheela hospital, Manipal hospital, Dr. Kamini Rao, Apollo etc. Either of the options are fine.I hope this was helpful.Regards,Dr. Shikha Shah ","hello Doctor, I have diagnosed with PCOD and had medicines. I have also advised to undergo USG for follicular study on my 11th day. My report is as follows. Right Ovary – 8mm, 9mm Left Ovary – 12mm Endometrium – 7mm My age is 33 seriously trying for conceive, advise may I get pregnant or need any treatment to conceive as soon as possible. Pl advise if any specialized hospitals in Banglore. Thank you for your time Regards" -188831,"Diagnosed with CIN, pelvic area pain. Normal Pap. Done laser ablation on cervix. Possible endometriosis?","First of all, you need to know the reason why the creatinine is 2.7. It is an indicator of the function of the kidney and only when both the kidneys fail does it start to rise. That cause then needs to be corrected. Cancer is a very rare cause of kidney failure and there are other much common causes. Also, the calcium levels can also increase just because of kidney failure. If your doctors are saying he might have cancer then there must be other reasons for them to say so. Also, the level at which dialysis becomes mandatory is 5 or above for serum creatinine, although there are other parameters to consider. ","yes my son 30 yrs old at hospital told his creatine is 2.7 and one step away from diaylisis. should he seek other revenues or if blood work tomorrow says he needs it should he got right to it. he has other complications lke possible lymphnoma or sercosris not determined yet, they think he might have cancer at some point in body cause calcium off chart too. twice the amount of nomal" -21412,Does prolonged use of oral contraceptives increase risk of breast cancer?,"Hi. You have mentioned two medicines. Claritin (Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine) is used for allergy, and it is safe. Since your maternal grandmother had breast cancer, you are at high risk of getting breast cancer, but your mother is not having it now. You should do breast cancer screening tests BRCA 1 (breast cancer gene) and BRCA 2 to see if you carry the genetic markers. If it is positive, you are at very high risk of getting breast cancer than the average population. Hormonal contraceptives taken orally or by any route are contraindicated in people with a personal history of breast cancer as it can cause breast cancer with prolonged use. We do not advise it if you have a family history of breast cancer also. So you can stop TriNessa (Norgestimate with Ethinyl Estradiol tablets) which is a hormonal contraceptive with some risk. You can use an intrauterine nonhormonal contraceptive device like ParaGard which releases copper, which is safe. You can also use barrier methods like condom or diaphragm with spermicide. I recommend you change your contraceptive. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I am 20 years old, and I am a single child. I have been taking oral contraceptive TriNessa for about one and a half years. I have been trying to know whether this pill can cause breast cancer after a more prolonged period of use. The occurrence of breast cancer in my family was with my maternal grandmother. She got it around her 40 years of age. My mother is at the age of 50 and does not have any sign of it. Should I need to change my method of contraception? Or is it safe to keep this one? Currently, I am taking Claritin." -245472,Suggest remedy for pus filled blister on penis,"Hello Adam,I understand your concern.What you had was probably a panic attack and the BP would be elevated due to that. BP up to 140/90 is normal. So there is nothing to worry about an episodic elevation to 145/95.Take a deep breath and try to relax. This is not an emergency.It would be good idea to restrict your salt and to lose weight if you are overweight or obese and adopt a healthy life style. If the BP is persistently elevated you would require medicine in addition.If you have further query, I am available to answer.Dr. Noble Zachariah ","Dear doctor, i am 34.yesterday my BP shot high 145-95. I have no past history. I rushed because of uneasiness and restlessnessto a doctor. Could u please guide me as to what shouldtbe done at home during emdrgency as an immediate control? Thanks. Adam" -243875,Is it a medical condition to be arrogant about one's believes and thoughts?,"Hello, Thanks for using health care magic. Yes anxiety can present with many types of physical complains including abdominal pain. However abdominal pain can also have many different reasons . So firstly you should get a USG abdomen done to rule out any organic cause. If not then then you should treat yourself for some psychological causes. If USG is normal you should contact a psychiatrist who can involve you in some talk therapy to ventilate your guilt and make yourself think rationally. Hope I am able to solve your query. I will happy to help you if you need any further clarifications. You can contact me directly on the link: ","I did something wrong a while back, and now I feel like I have guilt and perhaps depression/ anxiety . My stomach has been in pain for months now. Could this be the guilt? Or should i see a doctor? I m really worried and it s caused a lot of discomfort. I haven t taken any medication in about 4 years. So far all I feel is an upset stomach and as a result, I have a hard time enjoying myself, and often don t want to interact with people or go anywhere." -247696,What causes tingling feeling and numbness in head?,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.Anything in excess is not safe but a poison. Taking too many medication for a longer run may trouble your kidney and I fear in future no physician can prescribe any drug.Also, for your chronic neck pain I will advice you to undergo Physical therapy which includes therapeutic ultrasound therapy, TENS therapy and exercises.In my clinical practice even the chronic neck pain cases have responded well with physical therapy.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel ","YES I HAVE CRONC NECK PAIN,AND SPASAM BECAUSE OF BULGING DISC AND BONE SPURS.MY ARMS TINGLE DOWN INTO MY HANDS.MY LEFT HAND SHAKES ALOT.MY MID. BACK CONSTANTLY CRACKS AND POPS.IT FEELS LIKE IT HAS ACATCH IN IT ALL THE TIME.MY LOWER BACK HAS BONE SPURS AND DEGENT DISC.MY LEGS AND FEET FEEL LIKE I HAVE NEEDLES STICKING ME.MY PRIMARY DR. HAS ME ON TRAMADOL 50MG 4 TIMES ADAY,FLEXEREL FOR SPASAMS ,AND MOBIC 1ADAY.HE SAYS HE CAN T PRESCRIBE ANYTHING STRONGER.I M HAVING REALY BAD ANGZIETY ATTACKS ABOUT MY PAIN AND ITS PROGRESSION.I HAVE TAKEN ZANEX 2MG ADAY FOR THE ANGZIETY ATTACKS THEY REDUCE THE TENSION AND SPASAMS AND HELP ME SLEEP. MY PRIMARY DR. SEEMS TO NOT WANT TO PRESCRIBE THESE MEDS.ON A REGULAR BASIS" -226418,What causes low testosterone level?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You might have developed chronic urethritis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. You may take s course of antibiotic like Ofloxacin and Alkaliser syrup. Take plenty of water. Stop anxiety. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Hi Doctor, I have under gone surgery for removal of stones in my Kidney on 29th Mar 2012. Stents were removed on 17th April 2012. Since then I had sex with my wife three times. While ejecting, I am feel burning sensation & somewhat flow is not proper. Now my erection can holds good for 3 or 4 strokes only." -27440,My father was diagnosed with prostatic adenocarcinoma. What should we do?,"Hello. It will be difficult to commit to one plan, as I have not seen in person. Good luck. For more information consult a medical oncologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-oncologist ","Hello doctor, My father is diagnosed with prostatic adenocarcinoma. His biopsy reports show Gleason's grade 3+4 (% of 4 is 30%), tumor involves 60 % of submitted biopsy. No perineural invasion is seen. His PSA level is 107.69 ng/mL. He has triple vessel heart disease, and the echo result showed EP 60 %. He is 85 years old with very well brain function and fully conscious. What treatments should we go with at this stage?" -254837,Should I take BC pills after an unprotected sex?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Abstinence is advised for a week after the dilatation and curettage, if it is done for examination purpose. If the procedure is done to evacuate a pregnancy or complete endometrium, it is better to avoid sexual intercourse for two weeks. This is to help tissue healing and avoid post coital bleeding and infection. Also, I would suggest use of barrier methods until your next period. Though enough protection is given by the oral contraception, breakthrough ovulation is a possibility subsequent to the procedure. Hope your query has been answered. Wish you good health. ",I had a D&C about 5 weeks ago. I was on birth control for 10 years before I had D&C and continued taking the same birth control during the procedure and after. Do I need to wear a condom for any period of time after having D&C to ensure I do not get pregnant or will birth control still be just as effective through this process? -12425,What are the symptoms of pregnancy?,Hi. There is no contraceptive that will work now as it has been a week now. Emergency contraceptive works only within 72 hours. I suggest you wait for her period and if it gets delayed by a week do a pregnancy test and check. If positive we can handle the issue as per your need. All the best. ,"Hello doctor, I and my fiancee became physical last week. Now we are in doubt that she might be pregnant. We need some help and suggestions regarding this." -136274,"Asthma patient, smoker. Using inhaler everyday, now only during asthma attacks. Continue inhaler?","Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM ! You seem to have severe URTI and hence the blood in the sputum. Purulent yellow sputum points to infection. Do you have fever too? Get a CBC done and if the leukocyte count is high, or have fever , you can start antibiotics under medical supervision. I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Thank you and Good luck ! ","Helo doctor I have cold and cough last 2 weeks. I have not taken any medicine. I only taken steam through nose and mouth. Now I have a little releiveness. But not fully reccovered. Still coughing and sneezing . My cough colour is little yellow in colour. Now on today morning after brushing and all, when I sneeze , then blood stains are appearing along with the cough like thickness. Please advise I have to take antibiotics or not. regards" -79249,Can an online doctor read kidney function result?,"Hi,I want to know on what basis your mother is labeled as having Acute renal failure (ARF).I want to know her reports mainly serum urea, creatinine, electrolytes, haemogram, urine examination, ultrasonography of urinary system, blood gas investigation, urinary protein loss if done.I also want to know her daily urine out put, her past medical history like presence of high BP problems, diabetes, cholesterol problem, medications if she is on, recent consumption of medicines like pain killers, her habits like smoking.What was the cause given for ARF?Whether there is need for haemodyalisis?In case of Acute renal failure most of the time there is underlying cause like infection of kidneys, severe dehydration because of excessive sweating, vomitting, loose motions, low blood pressure because of any cause that hampers renal blood flow.In most of cases treatment of underlying cause suffice, once underlying cause is corrected ARF start resolving.But in severe cases there might be need for dialysis which depends on serum urea, creatinine, electrolytes levels, blood gas investigation, urine output per hour.There may require long duration to resolve ARF ie. to decrease serum creatinine levels, sometime even progression to chronic renal failure.What ever the symptoms mentioned by you like feeling weak, tired no energy, no appetite, vomiting, nausea and she continues to loose weight all indicate persistent ARF or progression to chronic renal failure.In case of renal failure certain important points are-1) Adequate nutrition, protein intake.2) Avoid use 0f nephrotoxic medicines like pain killers.3) Keep BP, sugar level, cholesterol in control.4) Watch for daily urine output. ","my mother who is 79 years old is suffering from Acute Renal Failure, she has seen Doctors but no on seems to be doing anything about it. should we be doing something different? She is c/o feeling weak, tired no energy, no appetite, vomiting, nausea and she continues to loose weight." -4022,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -13825,Kindly have a look on MRI of aorta and explain about the false lumen.,"Hi. I am glad that you are an aware patient and getting yourself screened annually for aortic pathologies. The aortic origin, arch, and descending thoracic aorta show normal caliber lumen (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Abdominal aorta and its branches appear normal. No significant intimal thickening or plaque disease is seen. No intra-luminal filling defects seen. No sub-intimal collection or double lumen (to suggest aortic dissection) seen in the present scan. Flow and pulsation movement-related artifacts seen within the lumen are unavoidable in dynamic MRI scans (as seen in the reference images attachments sent by you). The measurements of the aorta at sino-tubular junction and sinus are within normal limits. Impression: Essentially normal aortic study. Regarding your pulse, I would request you for an ECG as ectopic beats and low volume pulses can be missed in manual or machine count but are well appreciated on ECG could indicate underlying arrhythmia. ","Hello doctor, I am taking an MRI of my aorta once a year to check for the development of dissections, aneurysms, and enlargement of my aortic root. This is because my family can have connective tissue disorder (not yet diagnosed). I just got back from my MRI, and doing this every year. I have a habit of checking my images myself. If you could take an overall look and see if there is anything unusual. More specifically, measurement of the sinuses of Valsalva. The most pressing thing is that I saw what I think is a false lumen, but I am no radiologist and might very well be very wrong, but I would like this to be checked. I am waiting for my results to come back." -219239,What medications to be taken by a pregnant lady for an abscess on gum?,"Hello, thank you for sharing your problem with us.When a tooth is infected and it is painful and it means there can be an abscess (collection of pus ) below the tooth, and because of this abscess the anesthesia takes time to become effective, and also sometimes wisdom tooth are placed diagonally or obliquely which makes it difficult to be removed.It will be better for you that you should visit an oral surgeon as they are specialized for these kind of cases as he will first take x-ray, diagnose the position of tooth and then he will manage to take out the tooth. ",I have a infected tooth widom tooth and it hurts so much sometimes and I can feel a pulse below it in my gun an it makes my other tooth next to it hurt. I have been the dentist and they tried pulling it out but it was to painfull when they tried even after 5 or so needles I am just wondering if I can go to my GP an ask then to sent me to a specialist or a private dentist to be put under anesthetic because I won't go near any needles no more? -170428,What are the symptoms of blood clot in the brain?,"Hi, There can be many causes of swaying, weakness, and vertigo. One of the most common causes is diseases associated with ear like labyrinthitis (infection of the ear), vestibular neuritis (inflammation of the nerves), or BPPV (benign positional vertigo). It can also be related to diseases of the brain (infection or swelling) or heart disorders (arrhythmia- rhythm disturbances). Since you have a history of lumbar disc disease, there is always a chance of similar cervical disc disease (neck posture-related issues). Besides this, there are simpler causes like anemia (low hemoglobin), hypoglycemia (low sugar), prolonged fasting, low blood pressure, stress, anxiety, or lack of proper sleep. Hence, I feel, first of all, focus on lifestyle modifications. Have a well-balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and less tea and coffee. Maintain proper posture especially while working and sleeping and take good sleep for 7-8 hours. If still the symptoms persist then do go for some investigations like- complete blood count( especially important as you have a history of thrombocytosis), sugar levels, electrolytes, ECG, X-ray cervical spine and MRI brain. This will help us to make a proper diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Milinda Gupta ","I am 54, female, 5 3 , 145 lbs. I have had hysterectomy 2004, appendectomy 1974. I was diagnosed in 2004 with reactive thrombocytosis taking agrylide until 2005. Platelet counts have been below 350 since.I have 4 degenerative discs in the lumbar. I rarely have back pain but have some soreness. Blood pressure and cholestoral are within safe range. I take no medications currently. I woke up this morning with a balance issue...swaying, off balance, weakness, slight disorientation. Looking up amplifies this effect. My legs are very tight and sore. As the morning goes on it seems to be abating a little but not disappearing." -158779,What causes pain in pelvis and hips?,"Hello,The causes of pain below ribs are:1. Sprain2. Overuse3. Injury4. Blunt trauma5. Electrolyte imbalance6. Dehydration7. Improper postireFor that, you can take electral solution. Do serum electolyte, CBC.Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly follow with detailed history or consult with physician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shyam B. Kale ","Hi, my name is Monique. My brother called me tonight to tell me about my father this past weekend. He is 72 years old and always a very active man. He still works (barber). I learned he has been taking something called a quinie for leg cramps. Another possible name Qualaquin? I guess the drug is prescribed here in the USA but it comes from Canada. Over the weekend, my father had difficulty moving around. Said everything hurt, including his back. he would lay on the floor and moan from pain constantly. This is very unusual behavior for my father. I guess he just renewed his prescription (that he has been taking for years) recently which has me concerned if this is a new onset of symptoms. I know he is also on a BP med, however I don t know what kind or dosage. I was told he also drank a lot of water over the weekend too. I m concerned there is more going on here and possible med interactions or something completely different. Leg cramps are a far cry from being in a ton of pain and not being able to move along with the excess intake of water. Can you please advise?" -251692,What are my chances of getting pregnant at this time?,"Hallow Dear,If after so many pregnancy tests the result is negative, you are not pregnant. Your periods could have got delayed due to the stress of pregnancy you are harbouring in your mind. Any physical or mental stress is known to alter the regularity of menstrual cycle. Please shirk off the stress from your mind. You may take Tab. Deviry for 5 days. After discontinuing the pills, you should get withdrawal bleeding within 4-7 days. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","hi, I am 22 years old. My blood group is B negative. My problem is that my last period date was 1st aug. I was with my partner on dated 11th sept, Before it and after it we were not together. That was my first time, I thought that due to pregnancy, my period has not come, si i have taken some birth control pills without any pregnanct test. but it was worthless. then i consult a doctor. she has done pregnanacy test , but it was negative, but she didnt tell me waht is the exactly reason of not coming of perioda. After it, before one week ago, i myself done a pregnanacy test but it was also negative.The name of tablet that i have used, is herwant kit. Can u please tell me waht is reason that periods is not coming while i am not pregnent. what is the reasons for it. Please help. Thanks a Million." -178391,How to cure seizures?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a fully treatable disease, and there are good medicines available to treat this condition.Symptomatic relief can be obtained by using medicines such as pyridostigmine.Since MG is an auto-immune disease, we also need to use medicines such as steroids, azathioprine, etc to reduce the antibody level.CT scan of the chest should be done to look for thymic enlargement, if it is noted, then, thymectomy surgery is required.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","Myasthenia gravies. My dad was recently diagnosed, we live in Ontario Canada and his doctors here don t seem to know a lot about this. He is on the same melds as he was when first diagnosed yet he is in rough shape. His biggest issue is falling, right out of the blue. What does he do when no one knows?" -40295,Suggest treatment for dry and scaly palms and soles,"Hi,You seem to have palmoplanter keratoderma. The skin of palms and sole become thick,dry and fissured. The cause may be unknown. Genetic tendency may be there. Soap,detergent and excessive water contact might exacerbate the disease.I would suggest..- vitamin E cap 400 mg daily- vitamin A cao thrice a day- apply urea containing cream twice a day- cleanse the affected area in dettol containing water- keep palms and soles moist with moisturising creamI hope this would help you..Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ",I am four weeks post-op; I had pelvic prolapse. For the past week my palms and soles are extremely dry and scaly. I keep moisturizing but nothing helps. I was wondering what type of treatment would help me. My skin feels and looks terrible. How long does this take and what does it come from> -193206,Baby had a blue and white patch on the palm.Reason?,"Hello, I feel that what she is having is because of recurrent allergy and not an infection. Your pediatrician is appropriately treating your kid. Vaccines will prevent only bacterial pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease and the influenza vaccine will prevent against influenza virus and not allergies. I suggest you follow your Pediatrician's advice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","My kid is a female, 4yrs 3months old, having continuous throat infections. recently came to know she is suffering with an adenoid n tossilitis problem. Her ENT has sugegsted for 6 months she should take a tablet once a day MONRAIR 4mg) and every alternate night Flomist nasal spray in each nostril..... I have come to know flomist is a steroid will it harm my child who is schooling now? She is also having bronchial problem for which her paediatrician has put her on Tritofen syrup 5ml twice daily continuously. Taking all this medication she is still suffering colds, coughs and fever frequently. She has also taken pneumoccocal vaccine and the influenza, but no change since past 3 months. Kindly help. My email id is YYYY@YYYY and contact no.+0000" -6119,My fiance had bleeding few hours after taking i-pill. Is it normal?,"Hello. As for the common assumption that women bleed during first sex, it is a myth. Not all women have bleeding that way. Taking an i-pill was a good idea, but it is important to know that it is 95% effective at its best and can cover only one act of sex and can be used only once in a monthly cycle. The reason for your fiance to have bleeding could be her periods, which came early or due to a urinary infection or due to minor abrasions due to intercourse. In any case, it is better to have a full physical examination by a gynecologist to clarify all of these. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, My fiance and I had a kind of unprotected intercourse for the first time for both of us yesterday. I did not ejaculate inside or outside the vagina. During the whole process, she did not bleed. She was not having her monthly periods, and to avoid pregnancy she took an i-pill after few hours. But a few hours later while she was urinating she noticed bleeding at the vagina (just like during her period). But her period date is far from now. Is it normal or serious? Please help." -219203,Swelling and severe pain in temple caused by rotten molar and wisdom tooth. Will taking metronide help with the cure?,Hello and welcome.I would like to suggest you that please discontinue the usage of mouth wash for fifteen days and see the results.The mucosa should turn normal.If the lesion still persists then you can go for clinical evaluation once.Hope I have answered your query.Thanks.Take care ,"Behind my left front tooth, I have a very small bump that has a small cut literally right behind my tooth. It has a sort of brownish tint inside the cut. I use crest 3d white toothpaste and crest 3d white mouth wash twice a day. Any ideas what the cut is or why it just showed up randomly?" -192049,How to treat bad cough of an infant?,"Hello, The symptoms are typical of gastroenteritis probably viral in origin. Indigestion is also a possibility. In most cases it will resolve by itself without any complications. Continue breastfeeding to prevent dehydration. If there is symptoms like fever or decreased activity, consult a pediatrician at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi my 12 week old baby has been having on average 6 very loose bowel movements a day for the last 5 days, this is much more than usual for her. She also seems to have a decreased apetite and is fighting the botle during feeds. She often only takes 2-3oz. She is very happy in herself but I m wondering what is wrong?" -70604,Suggest remedies for lip fungus,"Hi,Welcome to healthcare magicI have read your query and I suggest you mention the size of the cut and amount of gaping.If the wound is large and not healing you need to consult nearby doctor as it may require stitching the wound for appropriate healing.The blisters you mentioned might have caused by rubbing the wound area too much,you now need to follow certain measures to reduce the blisters:1.Keep the area open with regular washing with an anti bacterial soap an application of antibiotic ointment like betadine.2.Application of ice at frequent intervals will help reduce the size of blisters3.Apply turmeric powder on the wound as it acts as an antiseptic and prevents further injection.4.You need to get a dose of tetanus toxoid if you have not recently been injected with it.5.Blisters will resolve gradually,till then don't rub the part and don't try to burst open the blister,its only if the blisters are increasing in size and become painful consult a doctor for proper drainage with aseptic precautions.Hope this answers your query.Regards,Dr.Tushar Tamboli ","I had a cut on my finger and it was bleeding nonstop. The I put some Dettol on a cotton to clean the wound. I put a plaster around it, just for the bleeding could stop and so I can put a ointment on it. When I took the plaster off, it looked as if I had burned my whole finger. Its dark skin and it looks as if blisters are appearing. What should I do and how must a treat it." -123874,"Upper abdominal swelling, high lipase. Calorie restricted diet. Is it pancreatitis?",Welcome to Healthcare-magicGreetings of the dayIt would be better if you could be more detailed where exactly is the pan as groin is such a big area. Try keeping the area clean and dry. Consult a General Surgeon.Regards ,"hi my partner has had a sore groin for 2 days. there is no visible bulges round his groin area. He hasn t been doing any exercise but his job requires him to stand for long periods ata time he works in a factory. When he pushes his hand in where the pain is he says it doesn t hurt, but when walking back from work last night the pain started up again and it does intensify the pain at times" -148570,What causes an elevation of RBC upto 53%?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,High white blood cell (WBC) count is due to infection.Infections cause an increase in WBC counts.A differential count is required to know the type of infection -bacterial or viral.A high ESR is not specific for any disease but it is elevated in chronic inflammations.Fever with enlarged lymph nodes and elevated ESR is an indication for conducting investigations for a malignant lesion e.g. lymphoma.Thus, consult your physician for aspiration cytology from the lymph node.Aspiration will detect the cells in the enlarged lymph node and thus, help to determine the cause of lymph node enlargement.Definite treatment will be started once diagnosis is confirmed.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ",i am 49 yr old male with a good medical histroryl.i developed sore throat when on holiday two weeks ago with persistent fever and swollen lymph nodes the fever is on and off and reaches 39C but has been 37.00 for the past 24 hrs. the doctor suggested blood tests which showed normal levels but high ESR 100 and WBC 12000. he suggested to consult an oncologist if it stays high. should i worry -178614,"Typhoid positive, numbness. Prolonged typhoid? Diet plan?",Definitely these symptoms may be due to growing of tumour.He should go for an immediate revluation including an M.R.I. ,my husband was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma and had a craniotomy 5 years ago. He wont go have anymore mri or cat scan performed and doesnt want chemo or radiation or anymore surgery. He has in the last 6 months developed a lot of dementia and is incontinent. Are both of these symptoms of a growing oligodendroglioma -223806,Why is my penis not straight?,"Hello,It may be due to urinary tract infection. For further assessment you may require complete hemogram, urine analysis after physician consultation. You may require antibiotics after consultation. Till then keep your self hydrated. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Hope I have answered your query.. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician ","My Age is 49 Years (Male). I am using the Ashwaganda, Satawari & Musli Power Mix daily even though my penis is not getting harder. If I do more sex or take Alocohol some times, I am getting burning senstion in penis. Ofcouse presently not that much problem but my penis is become very smoothen and weak. I want it to be harder and comfortable." -60351,How can strep throat be treated?,"Hello, We usually suggest decongestants (not antihistamines) and neti pot or frequent nasal saline. If that does not work after a few weeks you may need an antibiotic.Regards ","Hello, For the past month I have had foul sinus drainage, neon green in color and an odor that smells like horse manure....no kidding. Using a netty pot helps briefly. No fever, minimal sinus pain but truly ugly drainage.. Have not resorted to antibiotics yet. Thoughts? Thanks, Lee" -136135,"Child with chronic dry cough, has spots on hard palate, deep red veins on tonsils. Treatment advice?","Hello, Both of them are definitely suffering from persistent rhinitis/rhinosinusitis that is a risk factor for development of asthma. Montelukast is a good choice for the lung and for exercise induced asthma but allergy testing is required to ensure you are aware of exactly the allergens your kids are sensitized to, example house dust mite or animal dander or molds. Precaution works a long way in preveting exacerbating allergies and long acting non sedating antihistamines plus nasal corticosteroids prevent ongoing nasal inflammation and subsequent asthma. Thanks. ","my two kids one girl-3.5yr old,13kg and anther boy-2yr od,10kg- are frequntly suffering from cough and cold fever .they are taking antibiotics in evry month for their dieases.regularly taking antiallergy(nukast 4mg or montair 4)in every 6 months for a longer duration.we are living in adusty industrial area.i tried every alternatives but faied.what to do?" -86318,What causes right sided pain after removal of gall bladder?,"Hi thanks for asking question.Smoking is toxic to hepatocyte.Moreover it can lead vasoconstricton and chances of portal hypertension also.Smoking aggravate liver damage.So smoking is strictly avoided.You have not mentioned cause of jaundice.It could be fatty liver or hepatitis like case.Although you have not asked I will give some advise for good liver health.-drink more fruit juice and water-Avoid trans fat-Avoid cheese, meat , burger , chps etc-Avoid refined food-avoid fatty and fried food - For cooking take omega 3 fatty acid oil like sunflower or olive or peanut oil-green leafy veg-regular exercise done-take cumine seed with water daily.-papaiya seed with water useful herbal remedy-Avoid smoke and alcoholI hope your concern solvedAvoid smokeReady to help you furtherYou can beat thanks if it is useful to youRegards;Dr.Parth goswami ",i have jaundice since last 2 month ... i did not eat any oil things from last 2 month ... i saw 3 days before my eye colour came on normal way (white) then after 4 days i start smooking cigrates .. 2 day i smooked now i see lite yellow colour on my eyes again ... can we smooke cigrate on jaundice? -104468,Suggest treatment for pulmonary fibrosis,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Penicillin is an antibiotic. This can cause gastritis and gastritis in turn causes all your symptoms.So better to take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily.Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.Go for walking after meals.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",I have recently starting having chest burp/gurgling noises when I breath in deep and my chest feels more constricted than normal. I was on penicillin recently for a bad cough and sinus. Never had this sensation before and starting to worry me. What can I do? -207576,Suggest remedy for difficulty in eating solid food,Hi...vicks contains camphor which sometimes is know to cause seizures. I have treated a few cases of direct vicks consumption in children which has resulted in seizures. But thy recovered excellently well. Nothing to worry. As of now I suggest - you be on the look out for seizures and if these occur take him to the emergency room immediately.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,My 15 month old son stuck his hand in a humidifier while I was changing him then stuck it in his mouth. He started crying before I realized what had happened. We had Vicks vapor in it. I don t believe it was a lot and I cleaned out his mouth. I m not sure if a lot if any went down his throat but the Vicks smell is in his mouth. Will he be alright? -1084,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -145304,Suffering from lower back pain.,"Stop masturbating NOW and get a gym membership, get some girls from there.... ","i am 22 year old and i masturbated for last 5years and i feel problems like back pain ,eye sight,and tired almost please suggest me i am 22 year old and i mastubated for last 5 years its fun for me for some 2 years i masterbated 7-8 times in a week but after some months i started facing problems like back pain,eyes sight problems, tired yet i did not concern with any doctor . how can i overcome with these problems.most of time i heard that masturation it not harmful then why i'm facing such problems...please suggest me" -238225,Is loss of memory normal after waking up form medically induced coma?,"Hi dear,Thank you for your query.Masturbation is not a bad habit and it is not affect your health any way.it is a normal phenomena and 99% of male is doing it .if you do not masturbate your semen comes out as night fall.So don't take it as a bad habit.Thank you ",I used to masterburation at least 1 times in a week.I feel heavy nervous and i feel very sinful .pl tell me if i am doing any wrong think for my health. i used to go gym everyday. I want to give up this bad habit.pl sugest me..i am waiting for your favourable reply -254810,What are the chances of ovulating in may as there was a delay in taking birth control pill?,"Hello. Antibiotics, while they are being taken, can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, although that's more of an effect of standard antibiotics and not anti-malarial medications. You should talk to your doctor about this since it may still be a good idea to use condoms for the time being ","I ve been taking anti malaria tablets for 8 weeks now along side the mini pill cerelle. Some people have said that the mini pill isn t effective whilst taking an antibiotic, is this so? I d like to know as I have been only using my mini pill as a contraceptive with my partner. Your help will be so great full." -15317,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -82669,What is cretin disease of kidney ? What are the different stages and how can it be treated ?,"nothing to get worry at present your renal function is in normal condition ,because of one kidney you have to undergo regular checkup by nephrologist of your area and take his advice ","hello doctor, i am anand. i underwent for surgeries from 1 yr baby to 11 yr old, and my right kidney was removed due to non function. i have no complications till last march2011. i had a regular check up. recently blood pressure was increased 140/90. and creatinine levels are fluctuating like 1.4,1.6,1.9 and 1.7.and serum uric acid is 7.6 and ESR(w) is 62 sodium is 133and 24 hrs urinary protien is vol of urine is 2400 ml/24hr and total protien excreted is 624 mg /24 hr, and ultra sound abdomen impression is 1 mild hepatomegaly.2 cholelithiasis(in gal bladder).3residual right megalo ureter 4.grade i renal parenchymalchanges with mild hydro nephrosis, tortuous dialed left hydroureter. so these r the reports please tell my present status of renal function" -30513,2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. ","Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you." -168287,What causes severe pain all over body and headache?,"Hi there.If he is having pain in the heels after waking up and walking, it could be Plantar fascitis. He needs pain killer like Advil or Ibuprofen. Cold soaks over the painful areas of the foot. Calf stretching exercises and night foot drop splints are needed to reduce the further occurrences of this pain. Consult an Orthopaedic surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment after examination. ",My husband gets grey looking when walking and his legs start aching. He has had hip replacement in 1997. He is also a smoker and I know that he has mild emphysema but has no problems breathing except when walking or bending over to pick things up. Do you think this is only a lung problem or a maybe a blockage in heart? -236252,What causes dizzy spells when diagnosed with diabetes and anxiety?,depressive symptoms are common in pregnancy.with medications majority of symptoms can be controlled.If you are having a depressive episode abortion can further complicate things and there is a risk that you can develop severe depressive disorder.my advice id to consult psychiatrist.please give ultrasound scan details and family history of any mental disorder.i would recommend startimg you on ssri.hope u will be better soon.. ,"Hi, m 6 week 2 days pregnant & feeling very depressed all the time, only negative thots all time. I feel this is affecting my baby health so I want to abort it. I am on dupuston, pregcret 200 since positive pregnancy. Also on HCG injection every week. I had 2 miscarriages earlier a year each. This was unexpected pregnancy but instead of being happy I am feeling very depressed, always feels like to be aborted. Trying very much to be positive but still not able to. So if I stop dupuston, pregcret/ sustain tablets will this start my periods back. Plz help me plz..." -55245,What causes mildly high BP?,"Hi thanks for asking question.According to your question you want to know effect of ADH on blood pressure.ADH is called vasopressin.It has property of water retention in tubules and constriction of blood vessels with increase arterial resistance.So obviously it will raise blood pressure along with other symptoms like headache,vommiting and in severe case convulsion.So if he is suffering from ADH secreting tumour then blood pressure will rise.I hope i have solve your query. ",Mr. Grimaldi was previously diagnosed as having a posterior pituitary tumor that causes hypersecretion of ADH. He comes to the clinic regularly to have his blood pressure checked. Would you expect his blood pressure to be chronically elevated or depressed? Why? -154335,What causes dizziness and pain in legs/back?,"Hello, As you had surgical excision of the tumor in the spinal cord, we need to know which location was the presence of the tumor. Also, the pain in legs and arms is possible due to the inflammation occurring at the spinal cord level and doing icing will help reduce the pain. This is a physiological reaction of the body and occurs post-surgery. Wait and see the symptoms for now. Only if the Symptoms are aggravating than the need to visit the surgeon who operated for clinical examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",I had brain surgery may 4 to have a tumor removed by the right spinal cord everything went will the full tumor was removed. I woke up at around 4:30 am having pain on my right side (arm and leg) I m not if I should go to the ER or wait for the clinic to open? -180154,"Headache, nasty taste in mouth, nasty smell in nose. Numb face and tongue, tingling. What is going on?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.It is an important question, and one has to find out the cause of seizures, to decide how long to give the seizure medications.Common investigations required to determine the cause of seizures are MRI brain-epilepsy protocol and electroencephalogram (EEG).If both are normal and there is no family history of epilepsy, then, it is labeled as cryptogenic epilepsy. In these cases, at least three seizure free years are required before we can stop the seizure drugs. The drug should be gradually reduced and stopped and not all of a sudden.Regular follow up and review with the doctor is necessary to monitor the efficacy and safety of drugs.I hope it helps.Please get back if you require any further information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ ","My 3-year old granddaughter is on levetiracetam for seizures. However, it has never been stated what is causing these seizures, how long she ll be on this medication, etc. Should they be decreasing the dosage? Should there be monthly medical follow-up? Should they be doing further testing to see what is causing the seizures?" -151704,What causes lower back spasms after incomplete colonoscopy?,"Hello, What appears to be bad tremors or involuntary movements can be seizures. The cause could be anything from alcohol, illicit drug abuse to some underlying brain pathology, electrolyte imbalance to list a few. To make a definite diagnosis it is important to take detailed medical history along with the details of events that happened when the patient experienced tremor; like loss of consciousness, loss of bladder control, twitching of limbs etc. I would suggest the patient to see a general physician to get examined at the earliest; and take help from anti-addiction clinic/program available in your country. It is crucial to have family and/or friends to encourage, support, help a person fight his/her addiction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Ayesha Shareef ","My 32 yr old son has bad tremors/ involuntary movements while drinking alchohol. I have heard of tremors the next day but never heard of anyone shaking while actually drinking. It is quite bad and lasts fot a few minutes. Why is this happening. He has been a heavy drinker for a number of years but not on a daily basis, also he has used different types of drugs." -145289,"I am getting upper back pain, breathlessness and stomach upset.","hello, your brother is having early lumbar spondylosis with radiculopathy that is the intervertebral disc is pressing on his nerves which is causing the pain. There is a chance for conservative management also that is with tablets, injections and physiotherapy he can improve and he should do back strenthening exercises which he has to contine and maintain correct posture while working on computer and avoid using laptop and take a break every 1/2 hr of sitting in the same position. so please consult a neurologist and physiotherapist who will guide and i dont think there is need of surgery immediately. ","good morning doctor, my brother ,he is around 24 years working in software company for the past 11/2 year.In the starting 3 months of the job he suffered from back pain alot. he consulted nearby doctor he gave some medicines for temporary relief. now hecame to hyd and he has done all the x-rays and respective tests for back pain, fromthat all test and MRI scan finally doctor said that the problem is L5S1 disc is enlarged and that pressure is on the spinal nerve roots and also he has pain in the right leg, doctor preferred to go root canal treatment surgery something. Doctor is there any furthur treatment for this problem to avoid surgery.Please tell me doctor" -188825,"Unusual lump on bottom of testicle, feeling discomfort, no severe pain. Symptoms of testicular cancer?","Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.Stage 4 is practically not curable,even stage 3 isnt. Esophageal cancer is very serious disease with poor prognosis,but you should fight and give your best to make all this easier for your father. If this isnt operable and obviously isnt if there is involvement of surrouding tissue and organs then chemo is the only possible treatment- Everything else is palliative . He may have resection of stomach and ileostoma formation when obstruction develop and thats everything that surgery can do.Wish you good health. Regards. ","my father has stage 4 esophagus cancer he has had a year of chemo and today they stented the tumor area and took another biopsy. The tumor is protruding into the upper most part of the stomach stightly, but everything else looks good the dr said. I am just wanting to know what the chances of his survival with this cancer now protruding in the stomach area? what other steps other then the chemo should be done. They have done a wonderful job so far but cancer is just one of those things to me that Is treatable but is it curable?" -21506,Had Co-Amoxiclav during pregnancy. Will it cause any birth defect?,"Hi. You need to be aware of your last menstrual period date either on a contraceptive or trying for a baby. It is better to share your conditions with your doctor while receiving medications. Tablet Co-Amoxiclav (Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid) is not very harmful in early pregnancy. It is very uncommon to cause side effects to the baby when used by the pregnant mothers. So do not get worried. You can have Folic acid 0.4 mg daily if you do not have any chronic health issue (like epilepsy). It should be started in preconception to reduce congenital anomaly in babies. Have a scan around 12+ weeks and try to have nuchal translucency to be on a safer side. Similarly, your baby will be checked at 20 weeks for the total body anomalies as usual. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I am 20 years old female with a petite body. I am 14 weeks pregnant, and I am worried if my baby can have any anomaly or defect because I did not know that I am pregnant when I took tablet Co-Amoxiclav for my throat infection. It took about seven days to get healed. I was consuming that medicine once a day for a week. This condition happened before two months. Based on my ultrasound, I got to know I am pregnant. What should I do? Is there a possibility for my baby to have any defect when I give birth? Please help me. I am worried." -47059,Itchy rash on the foot. Dryness with scales. Cure?,"Hello, Thanks for the query. You both should see your doctor who can confirm if it is Chicken pox or other skin rash problem. Does any of you get sharp pain anywhere ? To answer your question, Chicken pox can happen in anyone with compromised immunity. Also, there might be simultaneous bacterial infection too. Treatment is generally symptomatic but if your doctor confirms it as Chicken pox, he might do some test to find the cause AND he can advice vaccine. Hope you get better soon! ","My husband and I have just had a very bad chest infection which seems to have faded over the last 8-10 days however, we have now both come out in small red spots that a very itchy. They came up over the last day or two. I also had some vomiting as the chest infection started which lasted 24 hours. We have both had chicken pox years ago but a work colleagues children had it about 3-4 weeks ago - could we have it?" -80390,What questions should I ask the urologist if have small stones in both the kidneys and pressure after urination?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.While the commonest cause of pain in the right side can be bending over and having a muscle spasm, it needs to be followed up and confirmed. Take rest for a few days and apply a muscle relaxant ointment to the area. If the pain reduces then it is more likely to be a pulled muscle. If the pain is still present, consult a doctor and get an ultrasound scan to check for any kidney stones. ",Over the past few days I feel like I have a slight soarness in my r/h kidney area. I have been working and bending over building a pizza oven so I dont know if I may have pulled a muscle. When I take a deep breath i get some pain a little in the back R/h side -146233,Suggest remedies to clear my body from Marijuana,"Hi, dearThis is dr Hardik Sanghvi, haematologist answering your query. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. I will give you all answers about Trombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Please send me your all reports till now. So that I can help you further about treatment guidelines. Hope I have answered your question. I will wait for your reports. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I am from Pakistan. My nice is admitted in a hospital name “Sheikh zaid Hospital Lahore”. She is 8 years old. She is in ICU. Now she is breathing through ventilator. The Doctor Diagnoses her disease as “TTP” Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Doctor purpose the FFPs that is to change the blood. Now we have done 14 sessions with 5 bottles of FFPs but she has not been recovered yet. TTP also affect her brain and Kidney. Can you help us to come out this situation? I will send you the reports and other detail if you or someone else is willing to take over and take as Study case. -230681,What causes discoloration of semen which is brown in color?,"Hi, there are various methods to increase your penis length. The best one is to stop frequent masturbation which you have done and I must congratulate you for that. There are various enlargement options available like appliances to increase it or weights, etc. all available online. But, I firmly believe that penis enlargement is not required at all. You are quite well endowed as you say and none of the methods available have been proven for their efficacy or safety. The medical profession has not devised any treatment for this as it is absolutely not required.Take care, Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. ",hi doctor. iam raj i masterbuate since 14years.. or more per day 3 times i masterbate now my age is 27.. an seeing unseen movies to masterbate past 3 years.. now i stopped to masterbate last 1 year 6monts.. but when i sexually arousal my penis is fully erected.. about 5 inches.. past my penis size is 6 inches.. now is there any treatment to increase penis size.. pls sugesst -178340,"Constant pain, tightness and pressure due to scoliosis. How to treat it and relieve from pain?","HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I would like to say that this is kind of psychological condition your brother is having he must have lost the self confidence and feeling lonely eve develops the phobia because of this, he must be in need of counseling and for this you need to see the psychiatrist, take care and have a nice day. ","hello Dr , My brother who is 35 y old , unmarried , since 6 month : at home not working , is very afraid to stay alone in the house specially during nights , as my mother went to her daughter s place for 6 month,he is feeling that his body becomes numb, specially hands and legs , head becomes heavy , and feels that he will have paralysis , He does want to sleep because of the fear, his vital parameter as all normal, what should we please suggest good Dr in thane" -160086,"What is the cause of the sore ,small knot behind my left knee accompanied by a small bruise?","Hello,Thank you for using healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.I think this is tendonitis of supraspinatus muscle and rotator cuff from overuse ( taking care for your child).I think you can take nonsteroidal antiinflmmatory drugs such as Ibuprofen 400 mg 3 times a day and use cold therapy (ice pacs) for few days. Ultrasound physiotherapy procedures helps also. I wish you quick recovery.Dr. Selmani ",I woke up this morning with such horrible pain in my lower shoulder blade. I foing it hurt so bad when I went to lift my three month baby girl out if her cribi had to try over and over again to do so while i tried to continue changing her diper and getting her dressed I was gasping in pain shouting from my back to my chest. This has not let up what so ever. Help me please! -16110,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -63918,Do I need to go for anti-rabies injection for dog bite?,Hello. Thanks for asking Healthcare Magic. You are suffering from a gastrointestinal infection as suggested by your stool report. I would suggest to start norfloxacin and tinidazole 400/600 mg twice a day and lactobacillus tablet twice a day for 5 days. Drink plenty of fluids and Oral rehydration solution. Take rest. I hope this helps. Thanks and regards. ,"Hi sir..i m 24 years,height 6 feet,weight 60-65,had typhoid fever in last year.. I had diarrhea(with a foul smell) for 1 and half months,i have taken both antiamoebic and anti bacillary(entamizol and negram)treatment on suggestion of a doctor..now foul smell has gone but still i have diarrhea..stool d/r which i have done yesterday shows pus cells 3-5,yeast=1+..i live at hostel where food is not as hygienic as it should be.. what is your diagnosis?" -187199,Suggest survival rate for cancer in L4,Hi.Thanks for using health care magic.You tell you have bilateral endometriotic cysts.These cysts by themselves don't mean cancerous.But you may develop symptoms due to these cysts. And there is a possibility for cancer development from these cysts if you leave untreated. As for now they are benign only. Please take the medications given to you. Have a good follow up with a gynecologist and if needed surgical management and make sure you get relieved of these cysts completely. Thank you ,"i ve 30mm*25mm*30mm bilateral endometriotic cysts. my doctor ve suggest me to take leuprolide depot 3.75mg. inj. followed by meprate-10 tab for 3 months. my self swapna. age-27, married. 1 son. what should i do. plz. help me. i m so depressed. is it cancerer?" -149889,Been under photo-therapy for high bilirubin. What about Gamma GT?,"HiWith the history of pulmonary embolism,especially twice, harmonal contraception, even progesterone is best avoided. But do let us know what is the blood disorder you are suffering from. Barrier method coupled with safe period is the safest contraception. If your gynaeclogist suggests you could consider intrauterine devices. Take care. ","Hi, my name Sophia Tyler ive had p.e twice taking the birth control depo pervera, im only 27 and dealing with a blood disorder and my doc is suggesting this birth controll im having doubts what do u think is best, when i was 14 i had a still born and after my daughter that i hade in 2003 which is nine i had a miscarraige after her my doc sugesst essure" -58159,What causes tightness and breathlessness in chest while laying down?,"I would still put is at transient arrhythmia because of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I would strongly recommend you to get a 24 hour holter, may keep it for a 2 days, and based on that report titrate the dose of prolomet. Regards Dr Priyank Mody, Cardiologist. Mumbai ","Hi , I have been diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and hypertrophied cardiomyopathy. I have been taking prolomet xl 50mg. This has given me lightheadedness and ysterday while talking a walk i was feeling a little dizzy. Is this because of the medication or is my condition worsening?" -154289,Need treatment for swollen knees,"Hello, As due to direct impact there will be mild cerebral edema and due to which you will feel tired and numbness. Wait and watch for any symptoms of brain injury like redness of eye, clot formation at the forehead, etc. If the symptoms of brain Injury are negative then with rest and good fluid consumption you should be fine. I don't think about the history you need to visit the ER. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","I just hit my head very hard on the centre near my forehead on a metal shelf. I m feeling tired and I know just in case I shouldn t go to sleep. It instantly hurt but it went away, now it feels numb and I just feel very tired. Should I go to the emergency or get an ice pack?" -215733,What causes food to get stuck in teeth causing pain?,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Considering the symptoms and signs which you have written in your query,the swelling in relation to your feet cannot be due to the tooth pain.I would advice you to visit a general physician and get your complete check up done to know the cause.It can be due to the infection in the feet .Do not delay for the checkup with the physician.For the tooth pain you can take a ibuprofen ( if you are not allergic to any medicine) and visit your local dentist and get the treatment done following the X-ray.Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. ","I'm 33 years old weight 255, have had a tooth ache for a couple of weeks and now my feet and ankles are swelling (mostly my left foot and ankle), I'm 5'6"" idk if you need that info or not. Could I have an abscessed tooth causing swelling in my feet? Idk what else it could be. Oh! I got blisters on the heel of both feet from some new hiking shoes, could that cause the swelling? They are both popped and oozing clear stuff." -213527,What causes severe tooth pain spreading to neck and lymph nodes?,"Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The swelling over the face and pain is because of the infection over the gums of wisdom tooth. And its spread to involve tissue spaces called space infection.Nothing to be panic, consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get the infected flap removed(aperculectomy) if sufficient space is available in the jaw for the wisdom tooth, if not the tooth has to be removed.Meanwhile you can takea course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg TID and metronidazole 400mg BID for5 days(if you are not allergic).Regarding your insurance, you can get the tootb treated in a educational dental institute, wherd the treatment will be done with nominal price. But get the tooth treated as early as possible to prevent further complications.i hope my answer will help you. Take care. ","All 4 of my wisdom teeth are almost fully out now, except for a small flap of gum over my bottom right one. They seem to fit in my mouth just fine with my other teeth, but for the past week I've been sick with what I assumed to be Strep or the flu. For the past few days I've noticed that the right side of my face is swollen and my gums around that bottom right wisdom tooth is swollen, inflamed, and VERY painful when I swallow/drink/eat/talk. I can also taste what I assume to be is pus coming off of it. Tonight it seems worse, I feel feverish, dizzy, and also kind of like the right corner of my mouth and lips are numb. I don't have insurance, so I don't want to go to the ER unless it's really necessary. What should I do?" -201898,What causes headache and tummy cramps?,Hi.... by what you got I feel that your kid is having spatulated nails. This condition goes hand in hand with iron deficiency anaemia which could be severe. I suggest you get in touch with your pediatrician regarding the confirmation of the suggested diagnosis and also appropriate iron supplements.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My daughters toe nails grow up, is this a sign of a health problem? She is 11 and her toe nails grow normal to the end of the bed then turn to the sky. Shoe fit is not the situation as we have deduced it is not tight shoes or socks as this happens when only toeless sandals are worn for several months." -114235,What causes hand pain and hair loss after taking mobizox and antacid?,"HiDeviry tablet contains hormonal progesterone and iron tablets are nutritional supplements for iron deficiency.These two drugs do not have major drug interactions and can be taken together without any issues.Iron tablets may cause constipation or diarrhoea in some patients.To avoid these side effects,Iron is usually advised to be taken after food.Black tarry stools also occur as a side effect of the drug.Deviry can cause headache,abdominal pain,dizziness,menstrual irregularities as some of the common side effects.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician ",hi...i am suffering from endometoriosis since years. it fine since 2002.i am 41. now it got complicated again. i got heavy periods and abdominal pain.doctor gave me deviry 10 mg thrice a day with iron tabs. bleeding has stopped now. but i am worried about the side effects of the tablet -184298,Suggest precaution to avoid kidney cancer with a family history,"Hi,Thanks for writing in to us.Chemotherapy is a life saving treatment and is targeted to eliminating cancer or controlling the progress of disease in a patient with cancer. To provide chemotherapy, a patient should be fit enough medically to withstand the stress associated with the treatment.Having a heart problem should be carefully analyzed. Heart problems might be due to coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease or rhythm disorders. Some of the chemotherapy drugs are cardiotoxic and therefore such medicines might be avoided for your husband. Please have a detailed discussion with your doctor on this subject.The diagnosis changing from mesothelioma to any other malignant lesion requires another biopsy confirmation. Cancer should not be under treated or treated with wrong set of medicines if it is known that the patient has a particular cancer. Your doctors will take care to confirm the tissue diagnosis before suggesting the right plan of chemotherapy. Starting chemotherapy at a low dose might be beneficial in guiding treatment. Please do not worry. ",my husband had lung drained and ct scans ect was toldby consultant it was mesothelioma a biopsy was done was then told it was inconclusive but was told he could start chemo very small dose and it was not mesothelioma after having an icd unit fitted as he has heart problems as treatment would affect heart very cofused as to one week the diagnosis has seemed to have changed do we need to ask for a further biopsy please -37061,"Trying to conceive, irregular periods, thick endometrial wall. Treatment?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since you are having irregular periods, hormonal disturbances need to be ruled out like PCOD and thyroid dysfunction. Repeated ultrasound scans help to detect if your ovaries are producing eggs or not. You are getting the right treatment. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","hello doctor, I m 28 years old woman and i have completed two years of married life.Before 6 month we leave any precaution but i m not conceive.now I m suffering from priods irrugarties before 3 to 4 month my blooding is also very low and priods delay 5 to 6 day every month.Doctor is this a reason not to be pregnentent.I consult a doctor who suggest me to ultrasound . in my ultrasound report of 9th day of priods endometrial thickness is 6mm doctor i want to know this treatment is right or wrong??? Can i continoue this treatment.other-wise i ll go to thyriod test.Doctor my Doctor suggest me 4 ultrasound in a month i do not understand what is the right treatment for me pls suggest me what i do????" -76442,"I noticed that a very few drops of bleeding, plese give your advise","A chocolate cyst is caused by bleeding into a cyst. Since it is quite a large cyst and there is no response to medication, it would be better to remove it laparoscopically. ","I am 26 yr old n i had an ultrasound on 13th day of my cycle to evaluate follicle, report shows that my uterus is normal in size 7.2x3.2x2.9 cm appearance: Anteverted and Ante flexed , endometrium: normal, pouch of Douglas : clear ,no fibroid seen and i have a chocolate cyst in left ovary measuring 9.2 x 8.1cm n having hemorrhagic follicle measuring 1.2 x 1.3 cm but my right ovary is normal , no cyst/mass n follicle seen in right side . last month i had taken birth control pills for my cyst but it dose not reduce my cyst size . i want to ask what is hemorrhagic follicle n does it release healthy egg n what could be the reason of no follicle seen in right ovary and what should be the treatment of cyst i don t have any pain in cyst" -215714,What causes pain in gums after removal of tooth?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The red patch could be because of the fungal infection like candidiasis or it can be erosive lichen planus or it can be pemphigus. Consult a oral physician and get your self examined to rule out the above mentioned conditions. You can use topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide (0.1%) if it is erosive lichen planus or pemphigus. if it is candidiasis then you can take topical antifungal agents like candid mouth paint.If it is not healing for more thah 3weeks then you have to get a biopsy done to rule out any malignancy.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hi, Thank you for taking my question. I have a red patch on my palate. At first it was just small red bumps, but now it s changed shape and gotten bigger. It s been there for about six months. I actually forgot all about them until I went to the dentist. They do not hurt. They are just there. Thank you for any input." -173541,What is the treatment for numbness in legs?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that those swollen glands could be a sign of infection, also called abscess. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a surgeon for a physical exam. They may need surgical drainage, besides antibiotic therapy. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","I have 2 swollen glands near the base of my tailbone that is causing extreme pain for sitting, laying or walking as well as random discharge from small holes that appeared above my anus, I don't have health insurance AMD am trying to find a fix until I do... I'm very concerned, this is having a massive affect one" -112124,How to cure cough in TB patient?,Thanks for your problem on HCM.I can understand your situation.In my opinion you are having anxiety related symptoms mostly.But better to first rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain.So get done ECG.If ECG is normal then no need to worry for cardiac cause.You are having anxiety mostly.So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to find out stressor in your life and find out its solution.You may need anxiolytic drugs too.So avoid stress and tension.Be relax and calm. ,"Yes I ve been to the ER three times for the same thing. I have from below my right breast to about my panrties. It feel like I have a back belWhant was wrap around me, Terrible pain. When I sit up or sit back pain, I also have shortness of breath. I did see my Doctor and he said take two-twice pills. I no know this ls not much help,but I I guess I won t go ant further. I am on disability and don t have any money. That;s why I went to you. YYYY@YYYY" -71208,Why am I urinating so much?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Widal test is not a confirmatory test for the diagnosis of typhoid fever, if there is a rising titres of O and H antigen you can suspect of typhoid fever.The typhoid fever is nothing but a infection of the GIT which can spread to the liver and affects the normal function of liver. As there is a increased titres of O antigen it can be a infection with typhoid bacilli.As your doctor as advised oral antibiotics, it will clear off the bacilli from the body and relieve the symptoms. The liver function test is normal, which is evident by the lab report.I would suggest you to follow1.Avoid fatty rich diet2.Avoid unnecessary intake of medications3.Consume bland diet for 10 days.4.Take the prescribed medicine properly5.Drink hot water.Thank you. ","Hi... I just have received my widal test report. Test impression is positive. S.Typhi H and S. Typhi O-titre seen upto 1:120 each, S.Typhi AH and BH no agglutination. My doctor says this test results positive even if you had any infection in past 1 month or so. She has given me 5 days treatment and asked me to follow diet. Billirubin direct is 0.4. What precautions should I take?" -255449,"On Lutera birth control, had intercourse, taken a giant jug of odwalla. Does lutera act as emergency contraceptive pill?","Welcome to HealthcareMagic,The contraceptive pills will protect her from being pregnant. But at the same time she is not protected against sexually transmitted diseases. So I recommend you to stop such activities as it may cause illness to her. Use a condom next time during sex.Hope that answers your question. ","im chris im 23 and my girlfriend is emma 22 we are a white couple.I have recently persuaded my girlfriend to agree to meet a few other men so i can watch her have sex with them. These men are all black men and i have asked emma my girlfriend to let them have sex with her unprotected. When this happens emma will take 3 black mans sperms in her, she is currently on the pill at the moment , will the pill still work if 3 black men cum in her??" -73505,Does the slow growth of follicles indicate poor egg quality?,"Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic .Letrazole helps in production of multiple healthy ovum so chances of conception increases .Astaxanthin is an antioxidant which helps in improving quality of eggs and also endometrial growth. So you are adviced to continue the tablets.Also I would suggest you to go for IUI . Here healthy sperms are placed in uterus . This will increase chances of pregnancy .Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","my age is 26,height is ""5.2"",weight is 55.i m suffering from PCOS and already missed my pregnancy on 2nd month....now my doctor have suggested to take letrozole tablets with astaxanthin capsules(ova shield).so how it works for ?i want to pregnant?" -6660,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -86651,Suggest cause for tiny cyst & stone in liver with traces of blood in urine,HelloNormal USG of abdomen exclude chances of gall bladder stones.Pain may be due to some other reasons.Besides routine blood investigations you may need proper clinical examination and history taking.Upper abdominal pain may be due to acidity/reflux etc.Empirically you can take proton pump inhibitor like tablet pantoprazole 40 mg half hour before breakfast in the morning for one month.You may need upper GI endoscopy after evaluation.You should consult gastro-enterologist for proper evaluation.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ,"Hello,I have been having pain in my upper abdomen for about a month. I saw a doctor, who suspected gallstones, but a sonogram didn't show any. My CBC is all in the normal range, except for lymphocytes, which are high. What should I turn my focus to, next?" -28545,Can masturbation affect the complete blood result?,Hi. For further information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hi doctor, I was about to get a complete blood test done to check certain parameters. I have attached herein the screen shot of the parameters. I wanted to know if I have masturbated before 36 hours of these tests then would the results be adversely affected? If so, how many hours should lapse after I last masturbate to get these tests done?" -127662,How to treat severe headache and vomiting after a head injury?,"Hello,I really appreciate your concern, it is the psychological condition it is a kind of hallucination. Better to see the psychiatrist, it is just nothing to say in this case because it is not the pathological process.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Akhtarhusain ","my husband was unsuspecting of someone when they suddenly stood above him and started to beat him back and forth upon the face and head. this morning he says he was shitting blood , and when he stand up he get light headed and or dizzy. can u tell me whats up?" -113553,Is flying safe while having pneumothorax?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion ultrasound examination is more accurate than chest x ray in case of pleural effusion.Sometimes in old pleural effusion, due to healing pleural thickening occurs and this gives same x ray appearance ok effusion. So in this case ultrasound will differentiate between effusion and thickening. So please get done ultrasound of chest. And if effusion is present than aspiration is needed to confirm the diagnosis and starting of treatment according to the diagnosis. ","Hi. i had an chest xray done last year that revealed mild pleural effusion of lower left lung. I had no symptoms so Dr. Said it may be due to old infection. For the last two weeks, my lungs feel strange when I breathe in, so I am going to request a chest xray. Is a mild pleural efffusion in that area common and anything to worry about?" -22923,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -28468,My husband suddenly started having lower back pain. What to do?,Hello. For more information consult a chiropractor online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/chiropractor ,"Hi doctor, My husband is a healthy 38 year old, who does not smoke and drink. He has worked hard since he was 11 years old, and he held his current job for five years now, which includes laying carpet and floors of all kinds. He has never had any issue with his body in his entire life up until last week. The pain started suddenly in his lower back as he was lifting a bucket half filled with glue. He did not pay any attention at the time, but the next morning the pain shifted down to his left thigh and hamstring, and it is so severe he cannot even walk or sleep. He said it gets tight for five minutes at a time then loosens up. It has been like this for a whole week now, and he cannot get comfortable with anything. He went to the emergency room a couple of days ago hoping for relief, but he got a pain shot in one arm, a muscle relaxing shot in the other, and a prescription for pain and muscle relaxants. But, nothing seems to work, he uses a heating pad, baths in Epsom salt, uses Bengay, does light exercise like stretching, but the pain remains. Could there be a medical condition causing this muscle spasm?" -127150,How is tissue removal surgery for ulcer ?,Hi; welcome to HealthcareMagic Your daughters TLCas well as neutrophils is high she is probably still has some effect of the infection so please consult a peadiatrician for treatment & advice. Thanks ,My 10 year daughter has recently faced severe stomachache n vomitting two times in the span of 1 month .her tlc count is 23200 n neutrophil count is 91%. -228955,Suggest treatment for burning sensation inside foreskin of penis,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having fistula in ano producing hole near anal opening.This hole might be opening of sinuses there might be having more then one sinuses.Consult surgeon and get examined.Ok and take care. ",I have a small hole bellow my anus between it and my scrotum. When I stretch the skin it disappears. I don't often look at that part of my body so I have no idea how long it has been there.. It almost looks as if I have two assholes. Please give me an idea of what it is!! -60214,How to treat a splinter under a fingernail in a diabetic?,do u have diabetes .get blood sugar level checked.i think you have peripheral neuropathy.take neurokind lc 1 tablet daily for 1 month.and calicum 1 tablet daily for 1 month ,"Both of my armpits are warm with a slight tingling feeling. I had swollen lymph nodes and glands in neck with a sore throat. on OCT 1. Took Amox/K Clav 875 125 mg for 10 days. neck swelling went down and throat is clear per the PA. Now, why tingling and warm arm pits?" -217373,What causes sulfur taste in the mouth after removing the wisdom tooth?,"Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. Bruxism can be due to stess, anxiety or local oral factors like abnormal bite, missing or malalligned teeth etc.Since you are already getting orthodontic treatment with braces, bite plate will help in correction of deep bite if you have. Also it prevents direct trauma to TMJ by distributing grinding force on teeth.In addition to this, avoid stress. Do calming exerciss, meditation. Drink lots of water and avoid alcohol, caffeine, chocolate.Relax your oral muscles by exercise. Put a warm cloth in front of your earlobe for 5 min. This also relaxes oral muscles. Avoid chewing gums and intentional clenching.Hope the answer helps. Thank you. ","Hi, I have bruxism and have elected to do conventional braces for another issue. My dentist today says they have tried night guards with braces but have not had any luck. She would like to do bite plates with the braces. Do you have any opinions regarding this.Carla" -210483,How to treat dry skaily skin for my kid?,"Hi.. he is actually over weight slightly. Too much of milk will cause constipation. This stomach pain could be related to a worm infestation. Unless there is green colored vomiting or blood in stools or loose stools or severe constipation for 5-7 days, you need not worry. Get him checked with a pediatrician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",hello sir my son s age was 2.8 yrs.his weight was 15kg he does not eat anything from 2 days atleast milk also. and he said some stomach pain is there. isthis good for health ? everday taking milk thrice without adding any water. plz give me suggestion -183344,What is chronic d enervation ?,"hi, it will actually depend upon the size of the spot occupying the amount f area. otherwise, any lesion in BG(Basal Ganglia)leads to various movement disorders....for eg.difficulty initiating the movt.(freezing episodes), slowness of movement(esp. walking), postural instability and many more...Parkinson's Disease(well known disease and the above mentioned features collectively known as).it is generally an old age disease. Rest can be better told as per the complete history. Thanx ",What could cause an abnormal MRI with a spot on the basal ganglia ? -40036,What is the effective medicine for dark lips to get natural lip color ?,welcome to healthcaremagic it is not possible to change the colour of your lips with drugs staying healthy and with normal haemoglobin level in blood will give natural healthy lips matching lipsticks may help ,"My lip are quite dark from unknown time,upper lip is darker than the lower one. I do not smoke or drink coffee or tea a lot.My face looks odd coz of this.I have heard of hydroqunion creams which can be applied lips also.Is it safe to do so? OR Please suggest any effective medicine for lips to get natural lip color. Thanks," -211817,What causes discomfort in the mouth after an injury?,"Hello,As per your query, you have abscessed tooth on left side bottom with pain which is mainly as severe tooth infection reaches at the tip of the root and form abscess.So, you should visit dentist, who may perform bite test or order x-Ray as a diagnostic procedure and treated it accordingly. Start doing warm saline gargles.For now, what you can start applying orajel/clove oil as they are helping you in relieving pain. As far as antibiotics are concern you can take ampicillin or amoxicillin if you have, they will help in decreasing infection.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",Went to the dentist today and have an abscessed tooth on the last tooth on my left side bottom. Now on Amoxocillin until I can get to a oral surgeon. Have not slept in two nights and need something besides the anitbiotic to get me to sleep. Appreciate a suggestion. -181302,"Numbness in back side of head, tired eyes, sluggish, severe neck pain, pus filled sac on thigh. Any ideas?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I would like to reassure you that your symptoms do not suggest any serious underlying brain disease.These could be related to your stress. In addition, we need to exclude a vitamin B12 deficiency.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com ","Is this legit? If so, here goes: for the past couple months that i've noticed, i've experienced a ""stab"" sensation in the same spot, on the top right side of the skull. i doesn't hurt *too* bad, but it is definitely noticeable. It feels as if a small sharp object is piercing my head, or sometimes just like there is something heavy resting in that spot. It comes and goes but lasts several minutes to an hour when it is present. it does not happen every day. I'm a somewhat active 28 year old white male, with a fair amount of stress at my job." -101651,Can a person with COPD get better without taking Spiriva?,"Hello, As per my clinical experience, the condition with chest tightness and throat discomfort with cough, post nasal drip indicate possible upper respiratory infection with some sort of virus or bacteria most likely. Though primary relief with gargles and off the counter medicines can be obtained, I prefer you to get one time physician check up for upper respiratory tract as supportive antibiotics, anti viral and decongestant medications will help to resolve the issue faster and prevent secondary complications of infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you. Take care. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon ","Hey Doc, Ive been having a tightness in throat below adams apple when i breath at times. ive been coughing up small amount of clear bubbly mucus. I have been having chest discomfort and I feel tightness in throat most when i eat. i am clearing my throat alot as well. i took allegra d for a few day and although it somewhat helped i still have the tightness in throat and post nasal drip" -193713,What causes headache along with lower backache and sore throat?,"Welcome to ' Ask a doctor ' service .I have reviewed your query and here is my answer .As a matter of fact , your child will not swallow even a little amount as it is very pungent thing .But yes , it has side effects as gastric upset , nausea , vomitting and loose stools .But as i have said above , no child will suck his finger if femite is put there .He will spit out .I hope I have solved your query .Let me know if I can assist you further in this query .With regards dr varinder joshi . ",My daughter who is 1 years old has a habit of sucking her thumb during the day and night .... I have heard about a lotion Femite which is bitter in taste to use for getting rid of such habit.... want to know how safe is it to use on kids... any side effects ? -213754,Suggest treatment for falling of outer crust of teeth,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The combination of these two antibiotic works well against the tooth infection.The reason for the vomiting and nausea can be because of the gastric irritation caused by these drugs particularly metronidazole.Nothing to be panic, You can take an antacid like ranitidine 150mg BID and Domperidone BID before food and later take the antibiotics after food. If the vomiting does not stop after these medicines, then immediately consult a general physician. Consume lot of liquid.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hi doctor, Can I take erythromycin and metronidazole together? I have a very severe tooth infection and have been prescribed metronidazole and a couple of days later erythromycin and advised to continue with both courses. However I have started to suffer with nausea and vomiting, is this due to the 2 sets of antibiotics?" -237354,Suggest treatment for anxiety and depression,"Hi.I understand your concern .Beta blocker and gabapentine can help to reduce stress and anxiety .But they have limited role.Anxiety and depression can be treated with anti depressant medicines like SSRI .SNRI like desvelnaflaxcine can hel in Somatization with depression .In SSRI sertraline / escitalopram / peroxetine will help .chronic back pain with depression can be treated with medicine like amitriptiline , imipramine , duloxetine etc.so consult psychiatrist and get further assistance .get well soon .I hope I have answered your question .Still if you have a query then feel free to ask .Thank you . ","hi im really worried i suffer anxiety and also have depression i take 50mg of beater blockers daily also i take nefopam and gabapentin for back pain as i suffer very bad back paid due to pregnancy! i had a fasting blood test taken and they said my cholestrol was high said it was 6 i think. im only 25 years old and my weight is noraml and my height, its just made my anxiety a million times worse and i feel i cant cope anymore. please help thank you." -60710,What causes redness and itching on the forearm and constipation?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It appears that the symptoms what you are describing is indicative of hemorrhage in the urinary tract. This could be due to ureteric calculi or carcinoma of urinary bladder. Hence, you would need the following investigations to come to conclusion what could be the cause for it. • Urine routine examination and urine microscopy• Urine culture and sensitivity • Ultrasound scan of the abdomen• Cystoscopy to visualize urethra and urinary bladderKindly consult urologist with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ashakiran S ","Hi, I m a 25 year old male. Over the past few weeks I ve been noticing a slight pressure under my left rib, radiating into my stomach/goin. Just recently (and for the last few days) when I urinate it begins bloody, then it turns clear, then it drips blood. I have this weird tingling feeling under where my pubes are but the inside inside of my pelvis. Went to the dr and the gave me this Ceft something antibiotic shot in the but, and Azithromicin 2pills one day treatment. I m still peeing blood after 3 day, they called and told me my samples came back fine. They told me I didn t have and STDs and that I was fine and it was nothing serious... with given minor details I m concerned, I think I have kidney stones. I get these awful sharp pains that radiate through out my penis into my groin and lower abdomen. What could it be? How long will it take for the antibiotics to work?" -76508,I have no tubes how can i get pregnant?,"ICSI is intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection, newest fertility technique. ICSI method is used as in your case when infertility is mostly due to male sperm issues.ICSI is a very effective method to get fertilization of eggs in the In-vitro fertilization lab after they have been retrieved from the female partner. ICSI involves the use of specialized micromanipulation tools and equipment and inverted microscopes that enable embryologists to select and then pick up individual sperms in a tiny specially designed hollow ICSI needle. Then the needle is carefully advanced through the outer shell of the egg and egg membrane and the sperm is then injected into the inner part (cytoplasm) of the egg. This will usually result in normal fertilization in approximately 70-85% of eggs injected with viable sperm. First, the woman must be stimulated with medications and have an egg retrieval procedure so that we can obtain several eggs in order to attempt in vitro fertilization and ICSI.ICSI differs from In-vitro fertilization, wherein one egg is mixed with 1 lakh sperms, with fertilization taking place on its own, ICSI is a technique where each egg is held and injected with a single live sperm. This micro-fertilization is done with the help of a machine called the Micromanipulator. Pregnancy success rates for in vitro fertilization procedures with ICSI have been shown in some studies to be higher than for In-Vitro Fertilization without ICSI. ",I am 35 year old female trying to conceive since past7 years without any success. Recently I and my husband had met fertility expert who has advised me to undergo ICSI since my husband has some problem with his sperm quality. What is the procedure about? -121246,"What causes abdominal pain, nausea and dizziness after sex?","Take Her to the ER.Blood in vomit ( Hemetemesis) is a symptom that needs to be investigated urgently.She needs to be admitted for observation, blood transfusion if necessary. Upper GI Endoscopy will give the diagnosis ; the causes can be Esophageal varicesCancer of StomachUlcer and related diseases of the stomachUltrasonographyA proper diagnosis will lead to the proper treatment ","Hello, my wife has IBS and recently been fine. Just recently she threw up with a little bit of bright red blood. She had severe pains in her abdominal region. The main pain was mainly in the upper abdominal region. When i asked her how much it hurt she said 8 out of 10. Then the pain lessened to a 4 out of 10 within about 2 minutes. She said the pain was somewhat stabbing and pulsating. She is still feeling pain on both sides of her stomach but it is a low pain. What is going on and should i take her to the E.R?" -255835,"Unprotected sex, does not want to conceive. Taken one ECP. Should I take another one?","Hello and welcome to HCM,     I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries. It is not advisable to use Nora Be as emergency pill. Please go and get Plan B as soon as possible and take it. Hope this was helpful. Feel free to ask any further queries and I will be happy to help.Thanks for using HCM.     Have a good day.Dr Nilajkumar Bagde          Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology ",I was due to begin the pill after my next period. I am ovulating and had intercourse and am looking to use the pill in the form of a morning after pill today. I was given Nora Be. Can I use this or should I go purchase Plan B pill from Walgreens? I cannot get pregnant right now!!! -46351,"Excessive heat, sweating, leg rashes, itchiness. Using creams. Treatment?",Hi as the rash appeared on both sides of the hands it rules out shingles because it appears on only side of the body.i think it is side effect of warfarin.it can be cured by antibiotic twice daily.anti inflammatory agent combiflame and application of calamine lotion over the lesions .if not subsided start short course of steriods. ,"hi i experience little bumpy rashes in back of both hands started 4 days ago, then increased all around the fingers (back side), also found 3/4 pimples in my chest red look like chickenpox so as some red rashes in my face dry and burnning. I am 47years old had chikenpox long time ago, am on warfarin, am scared i have shingles ." -175262,What causes numbness in left leg with sacralisation of l5 vertebra?,"Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question 1 : What treatment is suggested for paralysis noticed on the left side?Answer 1 : This depends on the cause of the paralysisQuestion 2 : ,How a person who takes exercise for last 40 years can suffer this?Answers 2 : Exercises can only reduce the chance of Atherosclerosis. They cannot totally prevent atherosclerosisHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ","61 year old man faced left side paralysised whose left hand is swollen and slight pinching on the entire left side , he is very strong person plays cricket and takes exercise daily,also goes for walk ,How a person who takes exercise for last 40 years can suffer this? please reply quickly thankyou" -32265,Suggest remedy for getting pregnant,Your baby had spina bifida? Hence aborted? How old are you? Pls give a few more details. So that correct advice can be given ,"hi,the length of my periods varies 42-44 days.i had an abortion due to spina bifida and my younger daughter had hydronephrosis ,i used clomid at that time .we want to conceive again but i am afraid of using clomid.is there any genetical problem with me." -184937,Suggest treatment for prostrate cancer,"Chemo may be given (possibly along with the targeted drug trastuzumab if the cancer is HER2 positive) to try to help patients feel better and live longer, but the benefit of giving chemo is not clear. Radiation therapy or other treatments may be used to help with pain or trouble swallowing.For cancers that started at the gastroesophageal (GE) junction, treatment with the targeted drug ramucirumab (Cyramza) may be an option at some point. It can be given by itself or combined with chemo. so in 4 th stage only give in palliative treatment .if you r interested in Homoeopathy so in homeopathy medicine r working in good result for this type of cases. ","My husband has stage 4 esophageal cancer that has spread to a lot of his liver, spread also to the lymph nodes, bloodstream and 3 spots on the lungs. He is taking palliative chemotherapy only. How long has he got left, We want to know so that we can get our affairs in order." -59287,What causes high blood pressure?,"Hi welcome to hcmI understand your query and concern.Your symptoms are suggestive of Ongoing Myocardial ishemia leading to Antero lateral wall MI.I advise you to get an ECG,2D Echo of your heart,lipid profile,hsCRP.Troponin I immediately to confirm the diagnosis.Monitor your blood pressure,heart rate immediately.Drugs like clopilet,ecosprin , atorvas, betaloc,pantop.Avoid stress and anxiety.Avoid smoking and alcohol.I also Exercise daily for 30 min.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting will be the procedure of choice.Consult your cardiologist for expert management and follow up.Post your further queries if any,Thank you ",my ecg says moderate mid-and left precordial and high lateral repoloriztion disturbance consider ischemia LV overload and or digitalis negative T in l aVL V4 V5 V6 with small negative T in V 3 i was givin this to bring to cariologist my apointment is not for 3 weeks i am active doing zumba should i refrain from this activity for now and what does this mean -222029,My mouth not open properly because my tobacco habit,"Hello, welcome to HCM. You might be having oral ulcer or even abscess. You should get yourself evaluated by a dentist. You must take vitamin B complex capsules. Use chlorhexidine ointment topically and brush twice a day to keep oral hygiene. Wish you good health. ","I woke up a couple days ago with a little discomfort on my chin, right below the gum line, pretty much where the lips attach, it starts about dead center and extends slightly to the left, and a couple inches to the right. It has gotten worse over the past two days. I took Ibuprofen last night, and alternated hot packs with cold packs, and that seemed to help, but now I just woke up, and its back to being as sore as ever, if not worse. It doesnt feel like its my teeth, since when I use my upper teeth to test my lower teeth, it doesnt do much. But when I move my lips around(scrunching them up. moving from side to side) it causes sharp pains. It doesnt look visibly swollen, but it feels to me, like my soft tissue from about where my lips connect to the very bottom of my chin is swollen, or at least stiff... Please help! This is really starting to freak me out!" -253723,Does one become pregnant by performing fellatio?,"Hi,It seems that these bumps might be due to razor bumps.Due to lack of proper local hygiene during pregnancy it might have precipitated.clean local part and apply triple action cream for few days.Maintain good local hygiene.Ok and take care. ",I m 29 weeks pregnant and have had itching at the top of my labia majora either side of my clitoris. I thought it may be from when I shaved that same area as it s been pretty much since then. But that was a good two months ago now. I looked tonight and saw that I had two small lines of open skin on that same area. It s uncomfortable and sometimes itchy. -164301,What causes swelling and re-braking of ankles?,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.As per the history and mechanism of injury it appears to be more of a ligament instability. Fracture cases are pretty less. Still taking an MRI and a clinical assessment will be on a safer side so future damage to the joint can be avoided.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel ",I was playing softball and I was the pitcher. The ball was hit back at me very hard and hit me on the side of my right knee I was able to walk on it and continued playing but its swollen and nub and hurt badly when applying pressure could it be fractured -196871,What causes speech difficulty and continuous flow of saliva in one of the twins?,"Dear parent,as u suspected it can be a sore throat. please check with your doctor and start some antibiotics if necessary ","Hi, our 5 and1/2 month old son seems to have a sore throat, hoarse voice and has been waking up crying/screaming and hard to settle. he s normally very content. He also brought up a lot of his milk today, has been a bit lethargic and seems to be sweating, but dont think he has a fever. Is this just a normal cold or should we see a doctor? Anything we can do to make him feel better? Thanks" -21580,Is the PEP regimen given to me for condom breakage during sex correct?,"Hi. As per my experience, the regimen you are taking is fine. The only drawback is that it may be causing some more side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, etc, and hence it is more difficult to take the one your practitioner has advised. You can continue with the PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) you are already taking and need not stop and start another one as discontinuing it may do more harm than good. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor,I was having sexual intercourse with a sex worker when the condom broke. I was distraught so I ran to a hospital and they started my first dose of PEP after 12 hours of exposure. The regimen given to me for 28 days is Lamuvidine plus Tenofovir and Lopinavir and Ritonavir. Is this regimen right? I talked to another doctor and he told this is basic PEP and not of much help. He also prescribed PEP." -89148,"Ultrasonography showed fatty liver, CT scan showed minor bibasilar dependent atelectasis. Why has losing weight affected adversely?","Hello there! thank you for asking, Liver modifies ammonia to urea thus detoxifies it. Ammonia is lipid solube and it crossess brain, so yes this ammonia cause encephalopathy and alopecia. But if the stimulus is not persistent . liver caan compensate by regeneration, Rest i didnt get what to say about prison and robbery thing, More like a human resource thing. But as far as ammonia is concerned it caused those symptoms leading to encephalopathy but liver failure can let that happen only , healthy liver cantRegardsS khan ","Today in St John s Newfoundland there is a bizzare criminal case where a petite young girl age 35 robbed ten stores in a row without violence or injury totally out of character for her usual, mother of one, kind and sweet personality. Later, after being released on bail she collapsed (exactly 30 days) of total hepatic failure. Her liver was damaged by acetaminophen ingestion over several years and extreme hair loss and mental confusion had been noted in the weeks prior. This poor young girl desperately needs intelligent educated people on her side who can prove beyond a doubt that ammonia poisoning is the most likely cause of her irrational behavioral changes. She has been treated...is recovering nicely (including re growth of hair) and awaits a trial facing life in prison. Any insight you can offer this poor victim of brain disease would be priceless." -144342,Have blood spot and pain on hip. Unable to move. Treatment?,Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your situation. You can try over the counter medicine however online prescription wont be possible for percocet or vicodyn. You can do a phone request to your physician who can refill the prescription directly through the pharmacy. Thanks. ,"I am suffering from a herniated disk in my back, and just found out I may have pancreatic cancer . The local doctors do not understand how much pain I am in. Can I buy a prescription for vicodin or percocet online? My cat scan has shown severe inflammation in my small intestines and dueodoum (duowanum) I can not see a pain clinic locally until the end of March." -28257,I have multiple sclerosis. Can I get artificial valve for urinary incontinence?,Hi. For further information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hi doctor, I have secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. I am a 37 year old male. My weight is 165 pounds and height is 6 feet. My neurologist is treating my MS with two rounds of Rituximab infusions (low dose chemotherapy) every six months and a twice-daily dose of an Ampyra capsule. I also take Cymbalta (for depression), Ropinirole (for restless leg syndrome), Magnesium, and Vitamin D. I suffer from urinary incontinence. I have to use a catheter to urinate, and lately, I have been getting blood in my urine and on the catheter after I remove it. My question involves possible treatments for this. I have frequent UTIs and trying to come up with a way to stop this cycle. Is there any artificial valve that can be surgically placed in the urethra to control when my bladder releases consciously? I read something about a surgical valve replacement used in prostate cancer patients who have had their prostate removed. A control for this valve is placed in the scrotum, and the device apparently replaces the natural valve. I am curious if this surgery could be adapted to treat my incontinence." -83595,What does the Biluribin count 11 mg/dl in a baby indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you are diagnosed with liver disease you should get LFT, CBC, MRI/CT, Biopsy done without delay. Treatment will depend upon your diagnosis. Some can be treated with medications & lifestyle changes while some need liver transplant. Liver is the main organ & t+get treated as early as possible. You should stop all addictions, oily-spicy food. Eat simple easily digestible food. You can take Liver tonics & food that is good for the liver like papaya, sugarcane juice, grapes, berries, freshly boiled veggies. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","dear, i am in bangladesh. i am suffering liver disease iwant advicet.nt for me. ican go to kolkata. if you advice me. plz. me where i go, specialistame and address. with thanks iam coming next mounth of seventeen june 2011 when igetwhere you.what cani do" -221620,"Problem with upper left gums, abscess drained out and bleeding, grown bigger. What can this be?","Hi, Ahmed, Thanks for query. It seems that you might have tattered teeth giving rise to some infection in the gums. Consult your dentist and go for scaling of the teeth. For infection go for antibiotic medicine. Do listerine gargles. Ok and bye. ",my name is ahmed i have a pain in my upper teeth from last 10 years we already root canal in my front upper teeth but still paian after 03 time root canal docter told me extrect this teeth thats why i extrect this teeth but i have big problem in my gums some time swalling some time losenes please help me sir what can i do plz plz plz. -155162,Suggest cause for swollen leg with numbness & muscle spams,"Hello, As you mentioned about the pain location in the history I think you should get cleared of your doubts. Get and abdominal scan done so we can figure if any organ is involved. Along with this do routine blood and urine tests so we correlate and provide some inputs. In case the above ones turn out to be normal than we may need an MRI scan of the lumbar spine to rule out any pathology of the spinal nerve roots. as sometimes there is the possibility of nerve getting entrapped and less to symptoms. Even if this turns out normal then it can be the wrong way of doing exercises leading to such pains. It is always advised to take calls step by step so a good diagnosis is made and treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",I ve had an annoying pain in my left love handle for some weeks now. sometimes in the back some times on the side or even the front but rarely. I want to attribute it to excercise. I have been working out for almost 3 months but it doesnt feel like muscle pain it almost feels like organ pain if that makes sense. -255370,Is there any chance of pregnancy if second pill is taken late?,"Hi,What pills are you taking to regularize menstrual cycles?Option 72 tablet will not stop your period. It helps in avoiding implantation and thus the chance of pregnancy. It is 95% effective in avoiding pregnancy if taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex. It's effect on menstrual cycle depends on during which part of the cycle you took these pills. If you have taken these pills in the first half of your menstrual cycle, your period may get preponed. If taken in the second half of cycle it may get postponed. However if your period is delayed by more than a week, then get the pregnancy test done as there is a very small possibility of treatment failure ( method failure ).I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. ",hello doctor am taking pills for my regularation of periods after miscarriage by advice of doctor but yesterday i had sex with my husband and took option72 tablet for unplanned pregnency so now my question is does that tablet stops my period for this month ? please help me -157187,Suggest treatment for ear canal pain in cervical spondylosis patients,"Hi, The bone itching can happen after a surgery as it cause a mild damage to the superficial nerves. This can be decreased with Methylcobalamin supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon ","I ve had several surgeries in the past 25 years, 3 cervical, 5 shoulders, 4 knees, left knee rebulit twice, 2 hernias, at night its difficult to sleep due to restless knees,legs, shoulders...I fed up Doc! All my pain Matt Doctors do is give me more medicines, OxyContin,lyrics,altelenol,baby asprin, depression meds(3)??? Now my Bones itch??? Any ideas Doc?" -87396,What causes elevated liver enzymes?,"HelloYes,fatty liver can be managed by diet control and exercise in majority of the cases.Fatty liver is a reversible condition.Fatty liver may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,obesity,altered lipid profile,medicines etc.You should try to control your weight and avoid fried,saturated fat.You may need routine investigations like routine hemogram,lipid profile etc.Treatment of gastritis depend upon biopsy report.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",Hello I am waiting for biopsies to come back but my Doctor says looks like gastritis. So waiting to see if there is infection or not when biopsies are back. I also have fatty liver. Is the diet the same for both and can I get my liver back to normal with proper diet and exercise? I lost 100lbs 11yrs ago but recently gained 40 lbs 2 yrs ago when I quit smoking which has really been hard me. I am diabetic and was just told my TSH level is low . -158413,How can burning sensation in the feet be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are probably suffering from peripheral neuropathy which maybe due to various reasons like diabetes,infections, connective tissue disorders.Eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals,take vitamin B12 shots and pills, multivitamin,control your sugars and blood pressure. Exercise regularly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",yes im having a lot of health problems like when i walk or do anything my legs burn so bad to where i cant walk just siting i can feel it in my lower back and legs I also cant go upstairs it burns my legs and they are very weak and i get out of breath -108355,What causes chest pain while having excess of sugar or salt food?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your query health issues.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query the reply of your query is-Chronic Bronchitis with Bronchospasm .Other causes need to be ruled like undiagnosed bronchiectasis and Pulmonary TB etc.Do's -suggested for your case-High Protein Bland Diet-Liquid and semisolid Bland / non spicy / non-fried diet with Low solids -mostly proteins and high liquids would recoup fast.Tab Vit B12 / Folic acid to improve the recovery of bronchial mucous to recoup the functioning fast in post-operative period.Anti-TB drugs- after AFB and AGRA Test Confirmation with -Bronchial Lavage fluid after bronchoscopy.Repeat X-ray Chest and Spiral Chest CT Study to assess for other causes.Stool analysis Test and review with Chest Physician would be needed .Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors,till you verify with your attending doctors.Need to Check with Physician and Chest Surgeon if need be, if things don't recover.-Other causes need to be verified with your family GP doctor and team of Chest Physician and Chest-Thorasic Surgeon-Specialist doctors, as the facts may be different what you submitted.-For this Second opinion from PCP-or Gp doctor and if need be with Chest Physician and Chest- Surgical- specialist-is needed who would do proper investigation after proper physical assessment to resolve your health issues.-for early recovery-please follow above do's which would resolve your complex health issues.Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","my niece has chronic broncitis. she is always tired, sleeps all the time and is very pale. she has sputum that looks like pepper flackes. dr.s cannot find whats wrong. she's had numerous blood tests, sputum tests, chest x-rays, and all come out normal. she takes spirivia, albuteral breathing treatments, inhaler as needed. she is frequently nauseated and has no appetite. joints hurt, bad painful knees, back problems due to degenerative disk disease. she is only 42 years old. she's been chronically ill for the last 8 months and can't get any answers. this is wearing heavily on my sister of 68 y.o. any advice?" -185769,What care should be given to cancer patient after chemotherapy?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In early stage of cervical cancer, surgical removal is the best treatment. So get done surgery for better outcome. You are on nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). They are safe and don't cause cervical cancer. So don't worry about it. Continue NRT and don't smoke.About dietary advice, better to eat fruits, vegetables which are reach in antioxidants and minerals. Start multivitamin tablets and protien powder to improve immunity. ","I am a 54 year old female diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 1b and will be undergoing radical hysterectomy,bi-lateral salpingo-oophorectomy and pelvic node dissection in a couple of weeks. I have been on Nicorette lozenges to quit smoking for several weeks, this is one of several attempts over the past 20 years but feel I amready and successful so far this time at quitting. My question is the Nicorette helping to feed the cervical cancer cells? Is there a better alternative if this is the case? I have made many changes to try and help myself beat this disease. Can you also recommend a diet and vitamin regime that would be beneficial? I am an otherwise healthy woman." -164840,Suggest remedy for painful arms & muscles,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As the pain comes during certain position that a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As you are getting this pain, little understanding of the biomechanics of the cervical spine is needed.As we grow older, there leads to degenerative changes occuring the bones, muscles, joints, ligament etc. For this understanding the proper biomechanics of the cervical spine is advised. Also, due the position of the head over a longer period there might be a possibility of losing the lordotic curve of the cervical spine.Understanding the proper biomechanics and then undergoing physical therapy should give you outstanding results.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ",How can I keep the pain in the back of my head/base of skull that comes when I laugh too hard. IT happens at other times also when my spine is in certain positions exercising. IF it is arthritic can I minimize it. If it is neurological can i stop it. -193219,Suggest treatment for white spot on the tongue of a child,"Hi, In the vast majority of cases, this to due to hard stools. Often a stool softener solves the problem. Adding fiber to the diet will help. Until you see your doctor on Thursday, you can start this now. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Eric Goldstein, Pediatrician ",My son is nine years old. On Sunday of this week he had told my wife and I that his stool was dark in colour. Today my son had bowel movement and his stool was brown in colour but had little spots of blood. I have made an appointment for him to see our family Doctor on Thursday. My son doesn t feel sick as lots of energy. What do you think this could be? -36181,"26 years old, undergone abortion. What is the minimum gap to plan for the next pregnancy?","Dear user, welcome to healthcare magic.There is no recommended time gap to be maintained before going through the next pregnancy, providing that you are young, healthy, having no medical disorders and not anemic.You may even get pregnant without experiencing menstruation. If you are willing to get pregnant then don't use contraception. You may use contraception for a while if you and your partner want time it get ready (from the psychological point of view).I hope I have answered your question and I wish you good lick in the next pregnancy.Dr. Ahmed Bahaa. ","Hi, I am 26 year old. I had a missed abortion , due to no cardaic activity of the fetus at 6weeks. I had repeated scan at 10 weeks. Still the age 6 weeks. I had abortion ( cleaned up my uterus ) as per doctor's suggestion. Now when can i plan for my next pregnancy. what is the minimum time gap i need to maintain to plan for next pregnancy." -62202,Suggest treatment for fungus infection on the foot,"hi thanks for posting on healthcaremagic.com after thoroughly reading about your concern, I concluded that swelling in region described could be of several reasons it could be possibly a throat and mouth infection, tuberculous, dermoid or thyroglossal cyst or related to your past history, in all cases it need to be proper examined and investigated by a competent physician which can help you out with proper history of your disease.thanks and take care.Dr Jawad Alam ","I have a swollen lymph node in my posterior cervial region... A straight line from my jaw to about 1"" behind my ear on the left side of my neck. It swells and goes down just about daily. In the morning its hard and maybe the size of a penny around but you can't see it threw my skin. Then in the afternoon it's barley there... I can still find it but its small, about the size of a pencil eraser around and I'm wondering what that could be from, maybe sleeping wrong? Also I'm a hypochondirac and I have 2 small children and don't get enough sleep. Could stress be a cause? My head itches a lot and has since I had my kids and I have hypothyroidism. I just don't know what to make of it and my doctor rolls her eyes every time I ask about it. THanks for you help!" -243918,"Having mental block, curses everybody who oppose. Hated by everybody. Solution?","Hello......... Thanks for your query. Going through your symptom profile, it appears that these symptoms are manifestations of an anxiety disorder. You also have past history of an anxiety disorder. You require a through evaluation for various domains of anxiety disorders. Effective treatment options include anti-anxiety medication and psychotherapy (eg cognitive behavioural therapy. You ca also try out breathing relaxation exercises, yoga and meditation practices. Hope you found the information useful. Regards Dr Sundar Gnanavel Psychiatrist ","I have a feeling of weakness in the legs, fatigue and slight nausea (off and on) for the past week. There is mold in a bathroom in my house, but I do not use it often (however I do go in there a few times a day just to go to bathroom quickly). I also have a history of anxiety , but I do not feel anxious. Is it possible that subconscious anxiety manifests in purely physical ways? Any help with be amazing, i am very worried." -92036,How can a lump on the breast be treated?,"Hello, The possible reason for the lump in the vagina is Bartholin cyst. Must be confirmed with clinical examination with your doctor.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ","Hi my name is Hayden, and I am 14. So on a side of my labia its obviously bigger, but on the larger side it has a small red lump on it. The lump is not painful and it has been there forever. I have never had sex, but have had periods before. What could this be? Please help!" -124751,Pain in the side of appendix. Worried,"Hi, As such acid reflux doesnt happen because of nerve damage, it happens because a the sphincter between your stomach and esophagus isnt functioning properly which is causing acid from your stomach to reach your esophagus. It is this which causes the burning and pain sensation that you have. I believe the reason your doctor ordered an echocardiogram was because he/she wanted to rule out any chances of the heart being involved. I am sure you're doctor has prescribed you with a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole as well given you advice on other lifestyle changes that will help you. So rest assured, the the acid reflux is not because of any nerve problems. I hope this helped answer your question. ","Hello, I am a thirty three year old male. For the past three years I have had severe upper abdominal pain. When the pain triggers, my throat feels like it is closing, I get pain in my arms' and my ears start to ring. My stomach seems to swell during the pain. It lasts from a few hours to days at a time. I have been diagnosed with mild acid reflux. I have had a echocardiogram and a nuclear stress test and both came back good. Am I suffering some type of nerve problem?" -13680,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -244234,"Suffering from unreal thoughts, depression. Prescribed fludac and nurotroy injection. Reaction from reglan and mexiron. Advise?","Hello, Sir..from the detailed history you have provided it is clear that she had been diagnosed correctly and she has been given right medication. But as you have mentioned she is not showing much improvement , it is clear that she need trial of other drugs as well. There are many options available and you can give those medication. But for that you need to visits a near by psychiatrist and get the required prescription. As far as your desire to give her medication with her knowledge , than you need to admit her in a institutional setup as in her illness patient consider them self absolutely fine and think that there is no need of treatment. Another question you asked is about her marriage. Mostly people advice that get such people married and change in place will make a difference. But I would suggest you to think many times before taking such step, as marriage does not cure such illness and it may even act as a stressor and aggravate it. Also you should let the other party aware of her condition pre marriage because after marriage they will eventually get to know her condition and you may have to go through a lot of legal hassle . So overall consult a good psychiatrist, do regular follow up and she can be better with that. ","My unmarried daughter aged 24 yrs has been suffering from OCD such as playing brainvita game, surfing facebook repeatedly, listening to ipod frequently/listening to songs on player aloud, when in the bedroom, she sits with her arms resting on hip, gets up and then stands and then with a jerk sits on the bed. she also has been browsing through one particular photo album relating to us including herself, refuses to part with the album. she does not venture outside our balcony leave alone outside. she has been abusing us (parents) whenever v ask a general query getting aggressive. She used to blame her state of affairs such as short hair/ skin infection , menstrual problem and other aliments on some of our close relatives. she does not do daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning the house, washing clothes, leaves all of them too her mummy (aged 59 yrs). She started getting depressed somewhere in 2004 when she failed to perform to her expectations on XII Std scoring only 52% thereby denied getting admitted to some college. BCom Correspondence Course of Delhi University she took up; result was the same, got compartments in the I and III Yr course. She did complete the course after much pursuasion with a gap of one year. Simultaneously, she tried to pursue Company Secretary Course, completed only Foundation Course and in the first yr after that, the assignments which sent was returned to her advising her to focus on the questions in it and reply accordingly. From then on, she felt quite dejected. She did apply for NIIT Computer Course without our concurrence, forced mummy to shell out cheque for tuition fee, but after delivering it to the institution, stopped attending classes. v told her there was no need to apply because vr already having computer; she did not listen to us. She has been applying for job at times but without confiding with us. She used to venture out voluntarily for interview but failed to get anything. Thereafter, she did join a 2 yr course in South Delhi Women Polytechnic but after completing a successful one year, she remitted tuition fee for Rs 8,000/- by forcing us to part with for the 2nd yr but after a day she decided to stop attending once for all. Ultimately, v did take her to a psychiatrist in Safdarjung Hospital and after counselling, began to take risperidone and pari tablet for a month but failed to turn up to see the concerned doctor. v had to indirectly administer the tablets by mixing with dough. v have settled down here after retirement in Oct 2011 and as of now giving her sezodon liquid 2 ml with Pacitane on advise by a private psychiatrist here. No visible impovement has been noticed. In this scenario, is it advisable to search for matrimonial alliance? Please advise as to how to make her take tablets/liquid consciously because even now, v had to mix the liquid with lime water/salad/buttermilk without her knowledge. she rarely talks to us on any subject, excepting that she makes tea for self, eats whatever was served to her, but not a trace of sympathy, affection towards us. Awaiting ur advice." -247924,"What causes severe back pain, pain around waist and testicles?","hai if pain severe you take roboxin or tab.ultarcet two times for 5 days,with tab.pregaba -m once for 20 days.try to do hot fomentation.take rest ","I think I have a pinched nerve in my right arm shoulder area. It s been coming on for 4 days, and is so bad, I can t lift my arm. I found Robaxin in my medicine cabinet, and am wondering if this will help. I hate to go to a urgent care place on the weekend" -127806,Suggest treatment for a leg injury,"short answer : it is unlikely to a deep tissue injury detailed answer: ‘deep tissue injury’ is an injury to a patients underlying tissue below the skin’s surface that results from prolonged pressure in an area of the body. Similar to a pressure sore, a deep tissue injury restricts blood flow in the tissue causing the tissue to die. the area may be preceded by tissue that is painful, firm, mushy, boggy, warmer, or cooler as compared to adjacent tissue. DTI many be difficult to detect in individuals with dark skin tones. Evolution may include a thin blister over a dark wound bed. The wound may further evolve and become covered by thin eschar. Evolution may be rapid, exposing additional layers of tissue even with optimal treatment. but in your case it is different this may be due to a blood clot or tendon injury or a small fracture any way it has to be investigated (xray,CT,MRI) before coming into a conclusion. hope this explains in detail ","Almost two months ago, I dropped a very heavy carry-on bag against the back of my calf. It hurt like crazy (very badly) and I figured I'd get a huge bruise. However, no bruise emerged and the calf has been hurting ever since. Could such an incident cause a deep tissue injury of some sort or even a blood clot? Thanks" -169378,Suggest treatment for lightheadednes with numbness in limbs,"hi,normally the pain in the chest following an injury to ribs settles in about 6 weeks, and we usually do not need an X ray as this does not do anything beyond identification, rib fractures usually heal by itself and all you have to manage is pain. but keep taking deep breaths, and with time things will settle. ","I think I broke my rib on left side 1 week ago - roller coaster. Never got X-ray. Anyway, very painful as expected. But today the pain is even worse, mobility is worse, not better. Hurts when I take deep breath too. I saw my doc right after it happened, she didn t do X-rays, as there is no treatment. Gave me patches for pain. Is it common for pain to get worse as it heals?" -210220,"Suggest remedy for high fever, red throat and ears in children",Hi...sometimes the hemorrhoids could also hard. They might or might not bleed on touch. I suggest you see your pediatric surgeon regarding this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My 5 year old daughter has a bump in her perineum. Shes prone to hemorrhoids and bowl problems but this is different. Its very hard, and shes cry s out in pain if I touch it. Tried some witch hazel, and she said it burned. Not sure what this could be. please help." -133094,What is the cause for the cough?,drug allergy as sometime any drug can cause allergy it means you have allergy tendency this time your allergy affected skin chest nose and bodyuse anti allergic tab montelucast +fexofenadine combination to cover chest nasal and skin allergyfor chest pain use bronchodilaor cough syp bdanti allergic cough syp at night apply antiallergic ointment on skinuse plenty of nourishing fluids to cover weeknessit may take 2 wkbut fproblm recurs need to get tests to find out cause of allergy and treat ,"Took lamictal got a small rash and stopped the medicine immediately. Rash went away for a few weeks, but now the little itchy symmetrical red spots are back and i don't feel good.I have a runny nose, chest pain,a cough, always feel tired and achy and always have to go to the bathroom." -243961,"19 year old having mood swings, dizzy spells, blurred vision and exhaustion. Need a mental health check?","Hello, Thanks for writing your query to us. The symptoms which you had mentioned suggest that you are in depression. Depression is a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity. It is an emotional disorder, and nothing to be ashamed of. But often, people who are in depression are suffering from pessimistic thoughts about themselves. These pessimistic thoughts lead to even further depression making a cycle that gets hard to stop. In depression a person loses his energy to cope with a challenge. I would suggest that you should meet a psychologist who will be able to help you. They will listen to your problem & start counseling sessions. You are really stressed out & you need to take this initiative Take care. ","Hello doctor, my name is XXXXXX, and something is going very boring and that bothers me, doctor I do not stop to pull hair and everything is more frequent after I left my job. Doctor can not just start crying my hair. I am very angry with the people can not take or hear a noise, I do not know what to do because I m also feeling a very strong feeling of nausea and sleep well. Doctor helps me, tells me what I have to do because I m desisperada." -4935,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -176464,Suggest treatment for weakness caused by paralysis stroke,"I read your question and I understand your concern.Whether the hematoma has left any added residual damage though depends on factors like its size and compression effect and on how early it was detected and evacuated. The smaller the size and the sooner it was intervened the better the chances of no aftermath. Also it depends on whether there is still bleeding, you mention he is alcoholic and if he has severe renal impairment from alcohol coagulation is affected as well.Generally speaking the chances are good though, I can't speak about his brain tumor, but he has good chances not to have had consequences from the hemorrhage.I hope to have been of help. ","my son just had a subdermal hematoma and surgery to drain it in a burr hole. This is a complication of a large brain tumor removed two months ago, a dermoid cyst behind his eye. He is a 16 year alcoholic and I wonder what this means for recurrence. What is his probable prognosis of further debilitation in memory and balance?" -147547,Is Rheumatologist consultation required for high CRP?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. But according to rrcent research you should not donate kidney to your family members. There is a high chance of developing graft verses host disease. So fine some other HLA matched donor. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","actually my brother is suffering from ckd....his creatinine level is 5.4 now...I am willing to donate a kidney...searching for the best possible hospital to do the op. in India. My brother is 39, I am 30. I have respiratory problems...but not too severe. i am prescribed taking foracort forte inhaler twice a day apart from the sos one. Also want to know would i be an eligible donor? I smoke but I am trying to quit." -39887,Is it safe to use kojic cream ?,"Hi,thanks for query.This is a good drug and you can continue using it.During initial days this can happen.In most of the cases the reactions are mild.If you experience more of this then stop using and see your doctor. wishing you good health. ",hi my name is mannat.i want to ask is it safe to use kojic cream ..i m using kojic frm past 3 days ..my skin has become little dry..so should i continue to use it thanx -70776,How should i treat pain in leg and puss in wound?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history and symptoms suggest me that you are having the fungal infection of the genitals, which are the normal comensals of the genitals which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms whenever there is a imbalance in the environment it will lead to multiplication and growth of the fungus.I would suggest you to follow1.Keep the area clean and dry2.Topical antifungal cream3.Oral antihistaminesThese measures will help you to control the symptoms and improve the condition.Thank you. ",hi i pulled out a hair (i don't wanna say where yet) but it had this hard yellowish stuff all around it it from the tip to the root. it really creeped me out. could you tell me what that could be? I mean is it just a allergic reaction to soap or something? -233156,What could be red dots on penis head with no itch or burn?,thank you for query.it may be due to STDs. STDs can be transmitted by sexual intercourse if unprotected.if you develop symptoms both have to get investigated and take treatment.Use condoms to prevent STDs and pregnancy.Both Consult doctor for diagnosis and treatment. ,Hi my boyfriend went to see his ex last week and has now been complaining of an itching sensation with discharge with no pain that he said starte last week. Could he possibly have contracted and std? Him an I had unprotected sex while his penis was itching. I didn t know at the time. -90429,Uneasiness in stomach. Had jaundice. Reports showed fatty liver. What can I expect?,"Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Fatty liver may be due to overweight or Dyslipidemia. Lipid profile and Liver function tests should be done. The kidney stone is small. She must drink plenty of fluids - 4 to 6 litres a day. Alkalising the urine may also help. Repeat he scan after 3 to 4 months for follow up - by Urologist.... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck ","Hi sir, This is chitanya kumar research scholar from India. My mother K. Mary suffers with 4mm caluli in middle calyx of left kedney and Ub- partially filled.The doctor openion written as Fatty liver & Left Renal Caluli. Now she is suffers with back & stomach pain. Hence I request you sir please guide me which kind of treatment is required for her. what are the necessary actions have to be taken.......Please mail me back with all details. I am awaiting here for your positive response. My e-mail : YYYY@YYYY . Thanking you, yours faithfully K.Chitanya Kumar." -178741,"Bad headache, disturbed sleep followed by mini seizures with episode of face twitching, leg tremors, diagnosed as migraine. Is it right?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.First of all, I would like to reassure you that the MRI changes reported in your case are not of any serious consequences.There is no relation between your symptoms and the MRI findings.For your headaches, you may take diclofenac tablets. It would also help to ensure a good sleep and avoid stress.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.     Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ ","Hi, I am Jafar ,44 yrs ,male with history of CAD( Ectasia of both major coronary Arteries , 4 months ago I C/O; Dizzeness & frontal headache increased with movement & more during transpotation, Brain MRI Shows supratentorial ventricular system, mild involutional brain changes. the Nuerologist advise no Rx. kindly please I am waiting your advise. Thanks &Best Regards," -242914,"Having anxiety, irritation problem. Took paroxephine, symptoms worsened, getting paranoid. Medication?","Your may be suffering from blood-injection phobia. It is a highly inheritable anxiety disorder as you yourself have pointed out (multiple family members have this problem). It occurs almost as a reflex - seeing blood or injury makes the parasympathetic system (vagus nerve) active and leads to drop in heart rate and blood pressure, cold sweats and fainting. Logic may not help as much as it is a reflex happening. You may try to deliberately tighten your hands and calf muscles (may help a little) but the best way to avoid it is to avoid seeing the blood being drawn. ","I was wondering if it is possible to have syncopy without actually fainting. Everyone in my family (including myself) seems to have serious ""white coat"" syndrome. We're more anxious than most at the dr. office, but more importantly we all have this reaction to any kind of injection- the room starts spinning, we break out into a cold sweat and we need to lie down. I've never actually fainted, but this response always comes on full force after a shot, not before, and even when my logical mind can say, ""that didn't even hurt that much,"" my body still reacts in this extreme manner. Thoughts?" -181933,"Sharp pain in head causing shutting down of eye. Pain in spine, numbness, tingling arm, hairloss, chest pains. Suggestions?","Hi, Welcome to HCM, Diabetes Type 1 patients need to be under constant supervision of Doctors. You as a care taker for him, you should also be aware and educated about his health issues. The most common cause for twitching and convulsions in Diabetic patients is Hypoglycemia. There are more chances of Hypoglycemia during midnight, and early hours. Hypoglycemia is more dangerous then hyperglycemia. I would say you immediately take him to Diabetes Specialist / Diabetes Nurse/ Physician or family Physician. If in case you do not have immediate access to the doctor, you do following 1. Monitor regularly his blood glucose level, six times an a day-before each meal ( breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and two hour after meals. keep a recording. 2. Doses and type of Insulin Injection has to be determined according to the levels of Glucose. You may write us the dose, timings site and type of Injection Insulin he is taking, so we can advise you accordingly. 3. Best thing is that we should avoid hypoglycemia, but if it happens you should immediately give him Some biscuits, Lump of sugar, Juice Etc. followed by some food with low Glycaemic index. There may be some other reasons for Convulsions, which we have to look for, if the problem persist even after tight control of blood sugar. I have tried to give you some important relevant advise, though there are many more things to know and understand about Diabetes. Your boy friend and you need thorough counselling and education about it. Dr Hamdani 3. ","My boyfriend is 34 years old and has had type 1 diabeties since he was 7 I believe. We have been together for about 2 years and never had any serious problems besides him feeling low once and awhile. In the last 2 months, he has had two seizures and if I would not have been there he would have died. I woke up from him twiching. What should I do? Does he need seizure medicene? I am just scared he may have a low while sleeping and just not wake up instead of having a seizure, which I wake up to the last two times. I need help???" -92214,What does a lump above the laryngeal prominence indicate?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. Yes, it could be inflammed sebacous glands or foliculitis but also, in soem cases it indicates a swollen lymph node which doesnt require any specific treatment. Also, considering your description this may be some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Then it there are doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ",I have a lump in groin that just appeared about a week ago. It is sore to the touch and it seems like it is secreting fluid like sweat. Is is possible to have an infected sweet gland. The lump is about the size of a walnut. It is fairly hard. What could this be? -3900,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -140848,What causes persistent back ache and pain at the base of the skull?,"Hello,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from lumbar disc prolapse. It is already confirmed by MRI scan.There are two treatment options I think method of rest analgesic is best as you have only mild stenosis. First option is rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both hip and knee slightly bend), neurotopics such as mecobalamin and analgesics (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics .Second option is go for surgical operation(Discectomy). You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. ","I had an ct-scan done on my back.findinds are L3/4: mild disc bulge w/o stenosis,L4/5: Diffuse annular disc bulge causing mild bilateral neural foraminal stenosis.what are my best options for treatment?My p.c.p. has me trying physical therapy and tramadol 50mg 2xaday,but the pain hasn't gotten any better.thanks" -27921,"Even after septoplasty, why is my ear still blocked?",Hi. Any further questions are always welcome. Take care. Thanks and regards. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ,"Hi doctor, I recently got a septoplasty. My problem started two months ago when I had a breathing problem, and my ear was also blocked. I used to have mild pain in my ear. The doctor checked my ear, and he said it is fine. He said that my Eustachian tubes are blocked, and I had a deviated nasal septum. The doctor suggested septoplasty, which will help resolve breathing problem as well as open up my Euschtasian tubes. It has been 24 days since the operation, and my breathing problem is over, but my ear and tubes are blocked. I went to the doctor again, and he did suction. He told me to continue steam inhalation and wash. But there is no effect on my ear, and it stays blocked. Sometimes, I get mild pain, and it is always full. Is there any other way to remove the block? Is something stuck inside my tube, as no mucus comes out when I do steam inhalation? It is very uncomfortable. Please suggest." -204502,Is Nido 1+ safe for an 18 month old baby?,"Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.Zn-20 5 ml daily to be continued for 14 days to prevent diarrhea .Enterogemina can be stopped after 5 days as the diarrhea is reducing .Hope this answer serves your purpose .Please feel free to ask further queries if any.Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam. ","hello doc! my baby is 2 yrs. she had loose motions from 1 week ,my pediatrician advised enterogermina 5 ml twice a day along with zinc sulphate syrup. now the frequency of stools has reduced but it is still not normal[loose and stinky] ]should i continue the same medicine?" -93265,Suggest treatment for mouth lump,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query red bump on inside of lip in query is due to traumatic injury to inner lip leading to accumulation of blood. It could be mucocele leading to accumulation of saliva in clogged duct of salivary gland. I would suggest you to consult oral physician for proper examination and to rule out other causes like hematoma , cold sore or herpes. This is usually harmless . It usually go away few days without any treatment. If it persist then there are many treatment options available. Doctor may give incision and remove it under the local anesthesia. Doctor may give antibiotics to subside it. For now maintain oral hygiene , do listerine mouth wash rinses and give cold compresses .Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",I have a little red bump on the inside of my lip (touches my front tooth). It s the size of a pin head and looks a little like a tiny bloody blister but not painful at all just annoying and I keep touching it with my tongue. What could this be? When I looked at it closely I also noticed 2 small clear blisters on my lip also. They do not look like cold sores to me. I am a smoker. Thoughts -165120,What causes bubbling sensations in the knee?,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.As you mentioned you had implant in the leg and for so long days no pain and aches. so now if the pain is arising then you should get it once checked by taking up an x-ray. As by understanding the biomechanics of the bone, the leg bone is a weight bearing bone and any implant fixed needs an assessment if pain arises.Also when you stand for long hours the biomechanics of load and stress of the bone is high and it may give some indication in the form of pain. So getting an x-ray done is advised.Based on the X-ray findings the next plan can be made.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ",I broke my leg 9 months ago and had a plate and screw put in. No pain what so ever in all this time. My leg swelled over the weekend very badly and tonight at work I could barely walk. Very painful even tho the swelling has gone down. What is up with that -225869,What causes itching in tip of penis and painful erection?,"Hello, Any physical or organic problems, if chronic, can affect your mental and general physical wellness and can contribute to erectile dysfunction. There may not be a direct relationship with these two. Pleas get advise from a pulmonologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","I have had a cough for many years (10+) and can't seem to get to the source of the problem. I've seen just about every doctor possible and taken just about every test possible to no avail. I have also been suffering from erectile malfunction for possibly even longer. For one thing, I wonder if the two together can point to a rare peculiar condition? But primarily it is the cough that is impacting my life at this time." -197635,Suggest permanent treatment for cough in an infant,Hi...by what you say this seems to be a viral diarrhea. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,my child is 4 years old she had loose motion and high fever doctor suggested normetrogyl 5ml for 5 days but because of some miss communication between my husband we gave her for 3 days only the next weak she got fever again and loose motion we went again to the doctor she gave us brifilac powder for 3 days two times i have already given her but still her fever has not come down plz suggest -92650,Suggest treatment for lumps on the tongue,"Hi,Since you have mentioned you are a nurse, let me tell you that pseudomonas infection is commonly by hospital acquired infection. It is not generally seen in other individuals other than health workers in hospital. It needs to be treated with antibiotics which am sure you might have got prescribed from your doctor.Regarding the boils.I advise you to maintain a proper hygiene in you groin area:* don't wear soiled clothes * wash undergarments with antiseptic* keep the area dry free from moisture* hair removal is also advised* During your work hours always make sure you wear a mask* Keep washing your hands with soap after treatment procedures and attending patients.You can carry on with your surgery ,provided extra care is taken in view of the infection. You shall be fine!Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Suhas Chauhan ","Hello, I m a 31 year old female. I ve worked as a nurse in different floors for about 10 years. I started getting groin boils- sometimes with drainage and other times they would subside. I also have developed a lump on the area between my chin and neck that can get gold ball sized. Both are recurrent symptoms. I went to a doctor last week for a sore throat and the culture says I have pseudomonas and citrobactor. My PCP was concerned because those are not common in the throat in healthy people. I have no other health problems except gallbladder issues and I m scheduled for a removal next week. Will these bacteria affect my surgery? Do you think the bacteria is causing the sore throat and the chin lump and the groin boils? ..Thanks ." -159441,Suggest home remedy for wrist and joint discomfort,"HiDepending on cause of leg pain,medicines are prescribed it's better you contact beach area doctor to assess your pain cause and refer or recommend pain meds.ketorolac tabs are effective for pain relief and so is tramadol.Wonder if you can get these prescribed soon,otherwise buy OTC Advil or Aleve tabs for twice daily after meals.refrain swimming or strain,do icing or hot packs whichever suits.you mAy enquire your doctor for your desired meds.or injection.but I'd advise your doc.should be left to to prescribe without prompting as clinical examination of leg may give clue to him to prescribe more specific med.to treat causeThanks ",I AM IN THE MIAMI BEACH AREA I HAVE AMERIGROUP MEDICAID HEALTH INSURANCE AND I AM IN SEVERE LEG PAIN CAN YOU RECOMMEND A DOCTOR I CAN GO TO IN MY AREA WHO WRITE A PRESCRIPTION FOR ME AND DOES CVS OR WALGREENS CARR Y LIQUID TORIDAL INJECTIONS? YYYY@YYYY -49994,What does the following ECG readings indicate?,"Hello,After going through the medical details, provided by you I understand your concern for your father's health. I would like to tell you that CT brain report of your father is not good as it is saying about multiple infarcts in the brain due to which his brain cells are damaged, and neurons are losing the connection between them, which is causing all his symptoms of falling. You should immediately consult a neurologist or brain specialist for physical evaluation and some required test.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my dad age 79 had angioplasty 6 months back good health drives 2 wheeler walks does things independently taked med for BP. fell down was conscious ct report changes of cerebral atrophy lacunar infarcts both basal ganglia in both MCA and both thalami in both pca territory both periventricular white mater infarcts in both mca territory. what it means pl" -218316,Noticed swelling of gums due to usage of braces,"Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. Actually this kind of condition occur when there is some infected part of tooth still left In the socket and it is creating abscess and blister forms.Better you visit the dentist again and if necessary yhen continue with antibiotics. Hope it will help you. ","I am a 38 year old female, 5'2"" and 180 pounds. I just got my bottom left wisdom tooth extracted two days ago. I'm having pain on my gum where it was extracted and noticed a small blister on the side of my gum by where my wisdom tooth was extracted. What can I do for it to heal and disappear or is more serious than I'm thinking?" -32260,How long should i wait for ovulation to conceive again?,"Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As you have delivered only 7 months ago, I will suggest you to think about the next pregnancy once your child is one year old. This will help you to look after and nurse this baby properly, at the same time you will get time for your body's recovery. Please do opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Include more portions of fruits, salads and vegetables in daily diet. This will help to ease out ovulation considering the history of PCOS. Also , start on Folic acid, Vitamin B 12 and Omega 3 supplements at least 3 months before you plan to get pregnant. This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery. Ince child is one year old, you can consult your treating doctor for getting the medicines for ovulation. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar ","Hi - I weaned my 7 month old baby off breast milk a few weeks ago. I understand it can take some time for menstruation to return but, considering my history of PCOS and need for Clomid to conceive the first time around, how long should I wait before seeing my Doctor for help to restart my ovulation in order to conceive again?" -67349,Does very high fever after child birth need immediate medical attention?,"HelloWelcome to HCMThanks for posting your query.I understand your concerns.Swollen lymph nodes and swelling in front of the neck gives a clue towards the infection in thyroid gland.I would advice you to undergo FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) test of the swelling,to confirm the diagnosis.This test will help you to differentiate between benign and malignant swellings.Hope you are happy with the answer.Thank you ","hello! i just had a sono today on above both collarbones large lump on both sides and swelling also in front of neck...dr said lymph nodes are swollen but he feels nothing to worry about, however is concerned about the enlarged thyroid. Can you please tell me what could be the cause of this? It has been this way for months now..not sure when it started exactly...lymph nodes also..thank you so much in advance...for your time and for your caring enough to be on call online. :)" -210199,What causes bump on the hip with bruise?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.You need to consult developmental pediatrician , to have a neuropsychologic and achievement assessment of your child to confirm the disease , and to rule out diseases presenting similar to autism before labeling him with any disease.There are no laboratory test to make sure that your child is autistic . It is diagnosed by the clinical examination based on certain criteria related social interaction , communication and behavior.There is no permanent cure for autism .The primary goals of treatment are to maximize the child’s ultimate functional independence and quality of life .Educational interventions including speech, occupational and physical are main part of treatment .Although I am not expert on this subject , I have tried to answer your question with available knowledge about the disease.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.Wishing your child good health.. ","My son s age is 4 years four months. He does not speak, does not make eye contact and loves being alone. Some people say he is an autistic child. Are there any tests to make sure he is autistic or not. If the tests proved he is an autistic how can we cure him." -41031,Suggest better treatment for hair fall,"Hello, I have gone through your query and would recommend you to get your haemoglobin, serum ferritin levels, serum vitamin B12 and serum vitamin D levels and thyroid function tests done to rule out any internal cause of hair loss. Start applying minoxidil 2 per cent lotion on the scalp twice daily and take hair supplements containing biotin once daily. You need to continue this for 4-5 months to see significant results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist ","I am a girl......23 years old......My height is 4'10"".....My hair is oily.......I have extreme hair fall problem.......I have already loosed much of my frontal hairs.......I have already consulted to a skin doctor and he gave my some tablet and lotion for it......What is the best medicine for controlling hair fall and regrowing hair fast......Thank you." -33007,Suggest treatment to conceive as periods are regular,"relax.every person is different .sometimes only treatment is to relax, wait and try correctly.try to love with your husband from d14- 18 days of your period.you can wait for another 6 months before getting investigated.if you are in hurry than go for tubal patency test and if tubes are patent go for ovulation induction.get your Husband seminal analysis report also before jumping Run to tubal patency test.thankyou ","hi i am 30 years old married woman with 165 height,69KG weight,married before 6 month but not to be pregnant,menstruation is regular 30 day cycle.i consult a gynaecologist and she gave me foli next tablet and waiting for my next month period,if period continues she adviced me to check tube block" -85414,What are the signs of enlarged liver?,Hi welcome to HCM...Your blood pressure and triglyceride value was high for which you given antihypertensive and lipid lowering drugs....These drug should not be self stopped ...Even after normal blood report it should be continued in low maintainance dose....Meanwhile lifestyle measures has to be taken....like....-low fat diet-regular exercise -green leafy vegetables and fruits more-trans fat diet like junk food and non veg less....Regular follow up needed to physician ...Annually check your treadmill test to detect high risk case...So don't stop drug by your own and consult physician for it....Take care.Dr.Parth ,"i am suffering from high BP for 6 years. my dr. has given telvas am 1od.is this ok .my tri gleciride remains high for which itook atorvastatin for1 &half yr.but now i have stooped taking it as my tri gleceride are 90 mg%,serum cholestrol is 212.7,HDL 66,LDL 128.68 and VLDL is 18.02mg%" -202738,Why the x-ray report shows dark spots on my baby s chest with enlarged heart?,"Hi,Welcome to Hcm ,Trembling is very non specific in most children which has no specific reason but that's usually seen rarely and not frequently. If its frequently seen then following possibilities I would consider and evaluate in those lines if I were your pediatrician ..1. Hypoglycemia - low sugars which is very uncommon in this age, however needs to be kept in mind.2. Seizures- if trembling is associated with loss of consciousness. If consciousness is normal then seizures can be ruled out completely.3. Hypocalcemia- is the most common possibility here in your child's case and needs to be evaluated by doing a blood calcium level.Hope I answered your query completely. Let me know if there is any clarification.Takecare. ","Hi, my baby is 20 mths old, i have been noticing that her foot shakes/tembles soemtimes. This was happening till she was 14-15 mths and thne it stopped.But it has started happenign agian since yesterday and that too very frequently. Also, i have noticed that she trembles sometimes when she wakes up suddenly." -214691,How can gum lumps be treated?,Hello I think your temporary dentures are over extended just get them rechecked with your dentist this a common problem faced by patients when the denture extension is beyond specially at the palatal region extension. So don’t worry get them corrected u will feel better…regards Dr Rakesh Mishra ,had to have all upper teeth removed. Had temporary denture made and am waiting for healing to get 3 more implants to snap into new denture without the palate part. I already have one implant but unfortunately while waiting for everything to heal is now falling out.When I put the temporary dentures in - I feel like my breathing is blocked and I have extreme nasal drip down the back of my throat. Why is this happening? I have had the dentures since last November - they still are horrible and I cannot eat. What is causing all this? Is there a problem with my sinus? -96106,How to cure bruise and lumps under the leg?,"Hi,the recuring lump with periods-popping up in left breast this time? Reply-1-its-Fibro-adenosis- a condition which recurrs with periods-and may in some create lumps of worry later on-So take Care by follow-up queries to my account 2-if you desire to have treats -you need to re-query with more info for the same....Thnks Wellcome till the issue is resolved ","yes, i usually have lumps when i have my regular period ,but it usually goes away at the beginning. this month the lump has not left and i think it popped after i pinched it. the pain has spread to my arm and back near the left breast...what could it be?" -220241,Swelling on the face. Had a maxillofacial surgery with a bone fracture in the past. Any help?,"Hi, Thank you for the query. White painful spots on your gum represent aphthous ulcer. Usually ulcer in any area of the mouth is painful and as you said its near to your lip there is possibility of more pain when you drink or eat as the food comes in contact with the ulcerated area. Take multivitamin tablets and you can apply dentogel local anesthetic before taking food which will reduce the pain . If the pain is unbearable then take an analgesic . Hope this would help you . Thank you ","I woke up Sunday morning with 2 small white spots down on my gums. Closer to my lip, not teeth . It is VERY painful. I am keeping it wet my licking it or drinking. It really hurts so bad. I have no insurance & broke & even called my dentist to see what an exam would cost. It hurts THAT bad. I did not bruch my teeth before bed Saturday night. I don t floss regularly, but I would think it would be closer to the teeth if it was because of that." -135882,"Suffering from Eosinophilia Allergy, during cold season. Any home remedy?","hi, you clearly are allergic to something, and it looks like you are allergic to dust, may be even pollen. you need to make a note if you sneeze when you go to garden or near plants . also do you get sneezing while cleaning your house or dusting pillows bed sheet mattress etc. if this s troubling you a lot then you go to immunologist or allergy specialist . he will do skin prick test on you, by this you will surely know what your allergic to. once this is done you have to take immunotherapy ,this is the best modality of treatment available and it is very effective. but before you try immunotherapy , you try nasal steroid spray this also is very effective,consult immunologist or ent specialist for nasal sprays. thank you dr.mukesh ","Hi, I have a really a big issue regarding my sneezing .I over sneeze 20 times a day non stop.This leads watery eyes and headaches .I currently live in uk and I never sneeze when I travel outside uk.I have noticed my sneeze start whwhen my body temperature rise,I get less sleep and as soon as I come out of shower.I don t seem to sneeze in cold weather and when I say cold weather I mean when I m walking/travelling outside. I have tried all medicines and nothing seems to help." -160328,Suggest treatment for severe neck pain,Hi. Yes you are on the right track. Your physician will also be able advise you on some medication that can help numb the pain. Hope you feel better soon. ,"I appear to have coxcydinea. It started 2 weeks after L3-L4 decompression surgery. I think I was spending too much time leaning back on various chairs. My MRI shows slight angulation, but not much according to my neurologist. I may go see a physiatrist for a ganglion impar bock. I also just started with a PT who does internal massage of the muscles and ligaments connected there. am I on the right track?" -170881,What causes bulge on forehead and ringing in ear?,"Hello, Since Eptoin is causing adverse effects, it should be stopped gradually and other possible drugs such as valproate, levetiracetam, etc. May be started. Discuss with the Neurologist for these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ","Hi Dr Pratap Sanchetee, how are you sir? actually my father had scissors on 17th and 18th of this month and we had to rush him to the hospital where ct and MRI were done the reports were found to be normal the doctor had advised for eptoin 100 mg tds but my father is having behaviour changes and repeating a single thing again and again I am giving eptoin sir can you recommend any other medicine also which can help in this thanks and regards sanjeev sharma 0000" -103464,What causes burning sensations with slight pain in chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely because your pain is associated with specific body position (typing and computer work) and pressing.So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain.2. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.3. Take simple painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.4. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.5. Sit with proper back support.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, I am shantanoo and 48 year old male. For about a year i feel a pain on the left side of the chest. It is around 3 inches below the collar bone. I can feel the pain when I press on the area. Looks the pain is superficial. The pain can be felt when I press down on the collar bone also, at a place near the middle of the chest. What should I do? I have a feeling that it aggravates when I do lot of typing on the computer" -118398,What causes pain in navel?.,"Hi.Thanks for your query.The simplest reason for such a tingling feeling on the side of stomach can be either psychological , due to stress and anxiety or can be a problem with the spinal cord in the form of some inflammation or disc protruding . Get a consultation of a Neurologist as there can be a worst deep rooted problem. Get an MRI of the spine done. Do not neglect. ","The side of my stomach feels like it is numb or fallen asleep. It used to happen when I sat, but now its when I lay and even stand. It doesn t hurt per say but it feels like it feels when your e foot has finished falling asleep. It tingles. It is not continual, but it s happening more often and more often." -221837,Is it OK to get pain after teeth removal ?,"Pregnancy has some hormonal changes which may deteriorate the oral health but if taken proper care it can be controlled and most of the times restored back to normal. You would have suffered from your third pregnancy. Mobile teeth and the gap can be addressed by combination of periodontal procedures. If you are not in insurance, you can ask the dentist to plan your treatment over extended period and begin with moving it out of occlusion. When you have insurance or have saved for your treatment then get the splinting and perio procedure done. There is hardly anything you can do at home. Find a good dentist who understands your situation and plans your treatment accordingly. ",I have bad plaque on my bottom front tooth . And I cleaned some and now I have big gap. One of my tooth which has the most plaque is wobbly and I don t know if I should remove it. I can t afford to go to dentist I have an insurance but not the dental what should I do? Is there any way I can try at home without losing my tooth? My teeth got bad lot more after my third child was born -44406,Suggest cure for eczema,"Hi, It may be lichen planus. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. You may take oral steroids in tapering dose. Apply mild steroid cream twice a day. It is a benign disease and may clear in few weeks to months. Avoid stress which may exacerbate the disease. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel Dermatologist ",Hi have a flat rash on my arms and legs. I had a cyst on my ovary and took a medication for 20 days. I then took b12 shots and iron because I became very anemic. I had a rash of bumps and raw places for 2 months. For the last month I have had a flat rash that does not hurt or itch. Looks like measles. -122735,How to reduce abdominal cramps caused after eating?,"Hi. If all the tests are negative and you Doctor can not find what is the cause , I would advise to undergo MRI of the spine... There is a possibility of disc or so with referred pains as you described.BY this time you must have also undergone many treatments. Please let us know if you have any associated symptoms ",I hav a pain in my right side of my abdoman and I hav teribble back pain I hav had it since feb 2013 I wake up with blood on my tounge everyday it gets worse wen i eat certai. Foods I hav been to docters i have had 4 blood tests and 2 ultrsounds checkin the liver kidneys etc and ther all ok I also had a camera down my stomach and i had inflomation on my stomach I don't no what is wronge with me I'm so worried its being goin on so long please help -52197,Suggest treatment for low BP causing dizziness,"Hi,Welcome.Chest pounding with giddiness in a patient of asthma can be associated heart disease. You need certain tests to rule it out.These tests include a 2D Echo, 24hr Holter Monitoring. If they are normal chances of associated heart disease is less likely.Further your bp is very high. I recommend regular monitoring of bp & this may need treatment if the bp persistently remains high.Thanks ","Hi, I'm a 55 yr old female. For past 3 years have had chest pounding and dizzieness with exertion, told it was exercise induced asthma. Lately it is happening from just running up stairs. Bp has gone from 190/80 and back down to 115/84 the next day. pulse is around 100. Had EKG which was normal but I feel I am exerting myself very little and getting a pounding chest and sob. Do you think I have heart issues? thanks" -76246,"I have diagnose 16mm endometrial, Is it any other treatment beside operation ?","Dr.Khaleel . India ,Mob - 9902596161 , khals2000@yahoo.co.in n women, LH and FSH levels can help to differentiate between primary ovarian failure (failure of the ovaries themselves or lack of ovarian development) and secondary ovarian failure (failure of the ovaries due to disorders of either the pituitary or the hypothalamus). Increased levels of LH and FSH are seen in primary ovarian failure. Low levels of LH and FSH are seen in secondary ovarian failure and indicate a problem with the pituitary or hypothalamus. consult an andrologist . ",Dear doctor I am 28 years married girl i have been completed 3.5 years of marriage and i am trying to conceive for last one year but i am getting failed my husband seman report is right and my gynocologist asked me to do folicular test and HSG test in both tests are no problem but my LH and FSH are very low thats why my period also getting late for 15 days or one month also i am not getting conceive she (doctor) suggest me to take metphormine (glasifase SR 500mg Diane 35 and Thyronorm25mcg) Is it beneficial for me and can i conceive after this treatment or any other medicine for increasing my LH FSH. Please suggest as soon as possible -185739,What is the prognosis for mouth and tongue cancer?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has testicular cancer with wide spread metastasis. So it is considered as stage 4 cancer. Prognosis is very poor despite of treatment. Surgery is not useful in this stage and chemotherapy or radiotherapy as many other complications. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",hi my name is ayana (yahni) my boyfriend has a form of testi cancer....germ cell... his mass was orginally found in his chest ....chemo was done ...he had a seizure and it spread to his brain...radiation was done and it spread above his spine...surgery was done and now its intertwined in his actual spinal ..... -128862,"Diagnosed with depression, taken deanxit, dizzy, tired, sleepy so stopped. Any suggestions?","Hello friend, Thank you for posting your query through Healthcare magic.I feel sympathy for you not because of your disease but because of your poor understanding about your disease. Lymphedema is not your disease. Lymphedema simply means the accumulation of lymph at a particular area because of poor lymphatic circulation and defective removal of lymph from the area affected. Just imagine what happens when you pluck out a bud from a plant when you really want to remove the plant as a whole. Instead of destroying the plant with its 'roots', you are trying to remove the buds. You will only experience further growth of more buds from more areas in the plant. Just like that you are not doing anything to remove your disease in its totality. There will be surely an underlying disease that makes you suffer from lymphedema. Approach a physician who will help you to diagnose your disease after all necessary investigations. Still a conventional medical specialist cannot offer a satisfactory answer for your queries and that is why your doctor said you need not any more go to him. Very often the removal of the plant with its roots is not possible for him. He can maximum suggest another therapy, another machine or another stockings for you. Because the 'root' of your problem lies in your genetics and for time being conventional medicine cannot offer any genetic or constitutional treatment for you. Therefore I can suggest confidently that you may approach an expert Homoeopathic physician known to you or you can very well get back to me with all your details. I think I can offer cure for your lymphedema. Homoeopathy cure YOU and YOU only. With Best Wishes,Dr C. J. VargheseHomoeopath drcjvarghese@gmail.com. ","I have lymphedema in both legs. A couple of years ago I went to a doctor and the doctor prescribed therapy for me. I wear compression stockings now and use the Flexitouch machine every night. That doctor just said I don't need to come back but I want to find a new doctor that specializes in lymphedema. I live in Round Rock, Texas." -219599,"Back tooth removed, no pain. Have bad breath after extraction. Normal?","Hi, as you describe there might be lot of infection, and he might be thinking that the hydrofloos machine may help you to controle the infection, as he advises, If it is very costly, or not available you can try other dentist. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe ofloxacin, ornidazole, and antiinflamatories. Thank you. ","Recently, my gums and teeth have been red, swollen and hurt. I went to a new dentist a few days ago and he said my x-rays looked fine and that I need to order a hyrdrofloss machine to flush water into the tooth area. He did not clean my teeth, which I wanted him to do as he does his own cleanings. I go back to him on Monday for an impression for a night guard as I have went a few years without one but I called him today and explained that my mouth continues to hurt...his response was...did you get the hydrofloss machine yet and I said no I had not ordered yet - he said he could not clean my teeth until I start on the machine but will take a look again on Monday when I come in for my impression. Should I find a different dentist with a hygenist or do I continue to go to this guy. Isn t there something immediately that he can give me or do that will help my pain. I am flossing, brushing and using the pro health mouthwash instead of Listerine because of the alcohol may burn worse. Also, he did prescribe a flouride treatment 5,000 unit toothpaste that I do at night...I am not sure what to ask him on Monday. Should I be taking tylenol and just gently brushing my gums - even my cheeks hurt. Thank you so much for all of your help in this matter." -97256,Suggest treatment for lump inside chin,"Hi! this is a lymph node and not a stone!Thanks for writing to us and sharing your husband's case of sore lump under the ear with HCM!The lump disappears sometimes it means it is not a stone in salivary gland/parotid; this is definitely a lymph node getting enlarged due to some scalp/ear/nose/throat infection; and soreness indicates the severity of inflammation and the tension on skin/soft tissue! A needle biopsy is necessary, however, to see the possible reason behind it; therefore, just don't worry!Hope you got the answer; regards, ","My husband has a nut shape lump just under the ear and it happens every once in awhile....when he eatsThe doctor said it was a stone, but of course she is not back from pregnancy leave, until June. It is sore and only bothers him every once in awhile. It can be sore for a few days or maybe half a day. Could this be a glandular stone.?Thank you" -203903,What causes swollen upper lip and hoarse voice in a kid?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My son is 3years old not having food nor he intake any liquid from 26/06/2012 after 3.00pm till date,. whatever he intakes he immediately vomit. he has heavy fever,slight cough plus cold. We had given medicine Nurofen & panadol as per Doctors prescription but no improvement in him" -95826,What could lumps in the elbows indicate?,"Hi,DEar,thanks for your query to HCM.I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the the painful lump in the tailbone-are the chronic lumps which are without any problem except being sore when touched -indicates -chronic boils/peri-anal post abscesses with post-fistula in ano -on either side of the tail bone/ or the pilonidal cysts with infection.2-The brocolli induced colitis with nausea and stool with mucous, is the normal occurence with many due to the hard digesting fiber vegies.3-The increase in the tailbone pain-is the result of the gaseous distension of the rectal area ,pressing the pilonidal cyst or the chronic boils, and is the result of the brocolli induced colitis and dysentry with red-mucous-indicating fresh ulcers.4-The reduction of the 2 lumps in last 2 days -indicates -peri-anal post.abscess with fistulous inner connection-through which these 2 lumps got reduced -post dysentry effect.4-a-I would advise you to consult a Surgeon ,who would treat to its best as need be.5-Hope this would solve your query.6-Wellcome for any more questions on new or this subject also...Have A Good Day..!! ","I ve had two lumps at the base of my spine for several years. They hurt when touched, but otherwise havent been a problem. Until 4 days ago when I had a bout of stomach cramping (which I attributed to a large consumption of broccoli) accompanied by extreme tailbone pain when sitting. Everything seemed as the expected with the intestinal distress.... however there was no nausea, and the cramping came in waves for around 6 hours. The scariest part though, was that after the initial feces, the rest of the time I only passed bloody gelatinous globs (often orange/red). Please note that I hadn t eaten anything red/orange. I stayed on a bland diet for 2 days and things have cleared perfectly, except for the pain in my tailbone.... and now I ve noticed that the 2 lumps are gone. I am very concerned. do I need to see a doctor?" -72308,What causes non conception even now?,"Hello, just do a bHCG blood test and in case negative this means that this bleeding is your period only and there is no pregnancy.In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain ",I just want to know to my IVF in crion gel .19th jan. my ambrio tranfer and after 12 day left with crion gel i get red colour bleding and today is also my peroiod day so i m worried about it what is it? it is normal? but my bleading is havy like period. -157141,What causes severe pain and discomfort in the right foot?,"Hello, The pain in heel can be due to an inflammation of the plantar fascia. This is not related to the urinary infection or the antibiotic that you are taking. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",I m a 63 year old male. Five day ago I was treated for a unitary track infection - infection of the bladder. I m currently still taking antibiotics. However 2 days ago both of my heel started hurting. They are both quiet sore even to the touch. Can that in anyway be related to the UTI..?? -155056,What causes cracking and popping in shoulder while rotating it?,"Hello, As you have done the blood routine and things are fine there is no infection suspected by the physician. I think that this swelling is related to your travel. As sitting in continuously for long hours in abnormal posture can lead to changes in the spinal column leading to radiating pain. also, due to long hours of sitting there will be less venous drainage so the ankle swelling. Do hot water fermentation and keep the leg elevated over the pillow. This will help reduce swelling. Doing some core strengthening exercises is good for the spine to attain the stability of the same. so the alignment is achieved. Rest assured, it's nothing major to look for but a travel-induced effect. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","So I have had some swelling for a few days now in my ankles. It goes through waves in term of pain and varies from tolerable pain to excruciating pain. The pain seems to come from my ankles and near my hips, making moving almost impossible. The past two days I have developed red lumps, the size of large mosquito bites. They did not hurt at first but today, they are hard and painful. I have not been outside or near anything that could contain bugs that could do harm and ultimately, bite me. I did recently come back from a visit to the midwest and back that was 10 hours each way. I have been to two doctors, in which they took blood and did an ultra sound but I have only received news from one doctor that my blood work is normal (Kidney, Liver, Glucose levels). They did indicate that I did have a slightly higher-then-usual blood pressure which may be an indicator or may be due to my stress and anxiety from this entire situation. I also have been having moments where my ears have been ringing along with lightheadedness. I don t know what it is but I am wondering if its allergy related. Any insight would be fantastic!" -214295,What causes pressure in lower jaw after using Crest pro-health mouth wash?,"Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. When a part of tooth is fallen the rest of its cusp becomes sharp, that is why it is causing soreness of tongue. You have to get it extracted, as it can cause problem in future, so better to visit a dentist and get it removed. Hope it will help you. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... PLEASE HELP! Part of my tooth fell out on the lower right side of my mouth months ago-no insurance or finances to pull the rest out. There is a piece that was left with a point that has been rubbing against the right side of my tongue and irritating my tongue-making it quite sore and causing some pain and bleeding. The right side of my throat and into the right side of my head aches so much at night I am finding it hard to sleep. I think I am infected and could die. I am alone much of the time so I am frightened. Also I had a cyst about the size of a nickle removed 12 years ago from the center of my chest. It was benign. Several years later it grew back and it is bigger now. Please tell me what I need to do about these problems and please suggest a doctor or a hospital in New Orleans where I can go to get some type of inexpensive help." -253534,What causes yellow vaginal discharge during pregnancy?,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Condoms are really only recommended for single use, because they are rarely washed, dried, and re-examined for holes for using the second time.However if your boyfriend never lost his erection, which might cause leakage around the base of the condom, it is likely that you still would have been protected; a second ejaculation within a short period of time is unlikely to have as many sperm in it as the first one.I would suggest, just to be safe, that you consider using emergency contraception, commonly referred to as the morning after pill. It can be purchased in a drugstore without a prescription and when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse it is greater 90% effective in preventing pregnancy. The medication is safe and if you strongly do not desire pregnancy, I would advise you to look into it.In the meantime, I would advise your boyfriend never again to reuse a condom, for exactly the reason you described.I hope that I was adequately able to answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful.Best wishes, Dr. Brown ","Doctor, I had sex with my boyfriend last night (we used a condom). He ejaculated in the conodm, and keep going in the same condom. I didn t know about it. I worry that sperm could leak out from the condom and get into me. There is a great chance for me to get pregnant? Thank you" -213880,Suggest treatment for tooth infection,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.Regarding the temporary veneers, usually the bulk of the temporary veneers will be bulkier than the permanent one. The temporary veneers are not esthetically acceptable, nothing to worry. The permanent veneers will be just like your neighboring teeth. D o not be panic, be cool. If you are not happy with the permanent veneers, then you consult a esthetic dental surgeon and get it corrected.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","today I had temporary veneers fitted before I get the permanent ones in three weeks. Whilst i like the front 4, the ones on the incissors are bulky and i was just wondering firstly if this is what the permanent ones will look like and secondly if it is possible to get them filed down" -101461,What causes growing lump on right side of neck under jaw bone?,"Hi.This has nothing to do with your sexual activities.This looks to be recurrent boils, as this is a hair bearing area and most difficult to access.. Apply liquid povidone iodine and take antibiotic cover if needed. ",Periodically get swollen lumps on my mons pubis when they start to hurt really bad I pop them and a whitish/yellow watery discharge drains out. I usually have to pop them twice. Once in a while blood comes out. I have not been sexually active in about 18 months this started about 8 months ago. -54465,"What causes flushing of face,blood pressure spikes and nausea?","Thank you and pleased to answer you.The term intestinal angiodysplasia has been defined as a superficial acquired single or multiple acquired vascular lesion developed in the mucosa and / or submucosa of the gut wall without being associated with a cutaneous or visceral angiomatous lesion. The etiology and pathophysiological mechanisms leading to the formation of angiodysplasia are not yet fully understood. A hypothesis developed by Boley is the appearance with age of a chronic partial obstruction of the submucosal veins in connection with an increase in contractions of the muscular layer of the colon wall. Investigations leading to the diagnosis of angiodysplasias are closely related to the clinical presentation and severity of digestive bleeding. The development of endoscopy techniques and the quality of video endoscopes used, particularly in terms of image resolution, make endoscopy the first pathway for the diagnosis of angiodysplasias. Treatment is indicated when there is external bleeding or when the bleeding is occult, after eliminating any other cause of bleeding. Asymptomatic I mean non-haemorrhagic, angiodysplasias of incidental discovery should not be treated. The principle of argon plasma coagulation treatment is based on the simultaneous release of an electric current and a gas, argon, which in its ionized form will destroy, in a targeted way and without contact (3 to 5 mm Of distance), the superficial mucosa (0.5 to 3 mm deep), destruction done with an electric arc. It is the reference technique for the destruction of angiodysplasias, whatever the location. Electrocoagulation treatment, or coagulation of angiodysplasias with hot forceps, was performed in the 1980s but is no longer recommended because of the high risk of perforation.The patient also has anemia following recurrent bleeding, and therefore what explains the symptoms. However, treatment is not only based on transfusions, but also on argon plasma coagulation to stop hemorrhage. A recent retrospective study showed a significant reduction in transfusion requirements in all patients treated with argon plasma coagulation. However, hemorrhagic recurrence occurred in 42% of patients after an average follow-up of 4.5 years.In this patient, the anti-aggregation treatment for ischemic heart disease should not be interrupted because of the risk of harming her life expectancy.The heart procedure indications which formally require further anticoagulant treatment may lead discussions with the patient, the surgeon and the cardiologist about the indication of a segmental intestinal surgery.May this informations help youBest wishes ","patient is suffering from angiodysplesia(obscure G.I.bleeding) for 8yrs. she has low haemoglobin level at around 7.5-8%. has to be transfused blood every 4-5 mths. she has been diagnosed with ischemic heart...chest pain, breathlessness in performing daily chores and especially climbing bed. pls advice" -159980,What does this blood test result for swelling and pain in the foot indicate?,"Hello, Thank you for using healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.The osteoporosis is treated by the the rheumatology specialist.There are many kind of treatment regimes for osteoporosis depending to your other accompanying disease or conditions ( if you have) , so your doctor will discuss with you all the pros and cons for each treatment regime and decide with you.I wish you quick recovery.Dr. Selmani ","I have osteoporosis and have tried Forteo which made me have muscle and bone pain, diarrhea and low blood pressure . I fainted from the low pressure and then decided I couldn t take it. What medicine might be better for me and what kind of doctor would be a specialist in the area of osteoporosis?" -240542,Suggest antidepressants,"Hello,You are on the right and good molecule for treating depression ( taking that the diagnosis is right!!). You have not provided with the symptom details of the illness, your mood etc, which is a limitation in making a diagnosis. There is a dictum which we follow in psychiatry treatment- when the suitable drug dosent give response: we revise the diagnosis by again attending the patient in detail and see if something is missed due to which the drugs are not working.However, you may ask the doctor to try a.different molecule - like venalafaxine ( a better molecule than escitalopram) and see if it helps.For nausea and weight gain- you will feel good and light by taking an antacid ( pantoperazole) emptyvstomach. and make soem.life style.changes- running, jym, or brisk walk, cut down sugary and oily foods to reduce wieght. Remember, drus only increase appetite but weight gain depends on what you eat or what you put in your mouth...so, get a control on what you eat and no drug of psychiatry managment can make you fat.Hope the reply helps you Dr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry ",i am 18 years old and hav been into psychiatric treatment for almost 1.5 year now..each my medicines get changed n now what i observe is no change in my depression..rather i am becoming obese with excessive hunger followed by vomitings n excessive sleep..i hav been taking nexito 10 censpram oxylax etc etc...but i havnt got any solution yet -7274,I am lacking concentration in my studies by day dreaming. How to overcome it?,"Hello. No, it is quite normal. Humans have an attention span of 45 minutes average (adults). Studying requires focused attention which cannot be consecutively 20 to 30 minutes. But you can divide your study time using study strategies as follows, 1. Commit yourself for 20 minutes laps of studies. 2. Take a break after 30 minutes each for 5 to 10 mins. 3. In a break, you must walk around. May check your phone or wander around. 4. Use jotting down your thoughts in five minutes and say to yourself that I will do it later. ","Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. I am not able to concentrate on my studies regularly. After approximately 20 minutes, my mind starts random thinking. Things like what should I do today evening, what are my friends doing currently and anything baseless. I am not able to study correctly. And this is my daily routine. One thing I have noticed that I day dream more when I am alone. Is this a severe problem? Do I need some medication or any test you recommend to check my if I am suffering form any mental disease?" -185648,"What causes shaking, vision problems and heart burns?","Hi,Thanks for writing in.Your mother has an advanced stage of breast cancer and needs treatment targeted to the cancer spread. In this situation, the cancer cells might be controlled by chemotherapy and radiation. Her sugar levels are high and this can cause additional health problems during her treatment.Swelling of limbs might be an emergency like deep vein thrombosis. You should urgently consult her doctors and get a D dimer blood test and lower limb Doppler scan done to know if there are any clots in the deep veins of legs. This is an emergency and must be considered first.If she does not have DVT then the swelling of leg might happen when there is extra fluid collection in the limbs and this takes place in the tissues below the skin and is also called subcutaneous edema. Such a situation might arise during cancer treatment and due to diabetes or reduced kidney or heart function and needs to be treated. Please do not worry. ","sir, my mother has breast cancer with bone metasis patient. while she taking chemo and radiation her legs were not properly working and her sugar level is 500. after taking insulin now she has 250 sugar level. what is the reason for leg swelling and not walking?" -47978,Is surgery needed for coronary artery fistula?,"Hi, There is nothing wrong with your medication, this is not related to it, although you need to do some more investigations as ECHO, stress ECG to know exactly the cause of this rapid heart rate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ","I am a 57 year old lady. Last year during a general check up my ECG revealed myocardial ischemia. My cholesterol and triglycerides levels were well within limits. I have been taking cardace 1.25 mg and ecosprin 75mg since then as advised by my physician. This year, that is on 2nd March I again opted for a general check up and found to my dismay that my total cholesterol (278 mg/dl) and triglycerides (189 mg/dl) levels had gone up. I have been now prescribed Lipikind. Also I have been given iron supplement as my Haemoglobin is 10.3 gms%. On the morning of 4th March (1 am to 2 am) I was having racing heart syndrome with heavy palpitation and very high pulse rate. My hands became numb and most part of my body had become cold. I became normal after 45 mts after my husband pressed/massaged my foot and leg. During the period when I had the syndrome I was constantly talking loudly about safety of my family etc. I visited the toilet immediately therafter and was completely relieved for the night. On the forenoon of 6th March around 11 am when I was just relaxing lying down after lunch the symptom of palpitation started. Immediately I pressed each palm with the other and massaged my fingers. The symptom died down after 10 minutes. My search on the Internet only shows that there are many out there having the symptom and have been living with it for even up to 3 years. But I just want to rule out some of the oft mentioned causes such as Thyroid problem, Magnesium deficiency and Mitral valve prolapse. I am told by a relative that a doctor in Mumbai says that this may be due to the new drugs (Lipidkind) I have started taking only some 4 days back and that this symptom will wear off soon. But please advise me." -240972,Suggest treatment to control anger,"Hi Sridhar,I can understand your concern for your brother. I would recommend you to seek a psychiatric consultation for your brother. Your brother might be suffering from depressive disorder which might be causing the symptoms he is manifesting. However, more information will be required like sleep, appetite, etc, to make a confident diagnosis.He might need treatment with antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors which are safe and effective.Hope this information was useful. Best wishes. ","Hi Doctor,Thanks in advance .My self is sridhar malempati . I have one younger brother .He is deaf and dumb by birth.He completed degree with first class. For the last one year he is not showing any interested on studies . he is likely stay in home it self. He is very good in studies as well other activities also.But we don't know how to guide him." -102574,Suggest treatment for cough while suffering from rib separation,"Hello,High D dimer with chest pain and breathlessness is more suggestive of pulmonary embolism (PE). But PE is unlikely in a 13-year-old young girl. So better to get done repeat D dimer test. If it is normal then no need to worry about PE or other heart diseases. But if it is high, then she will need CT pulmonary angiography. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ","Hi my situation is this : I have a 13 year old active, fit young girl who within the last year has been experiencing stomach & chest pains. It was really bad the other day & hurt her to breath in & out. Upper back pain as well. I took her to ER where they did several tests one being a blood test which came back as a high reading of 660 for her D-Dimer. Do I need top worry ? They would like to repeat this test. Is she at risk for a heart attack ?" -175276,"Are headache, numbness in arm and difficulty in speaking signs of stroke?","Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Loss of balance, nausea and blurred vision can be a sign of Some Problem in Posterior Fossa - Low Blood Flow or Some Space Occupying Lesion I would suggest you to consult your Neurosurgeon as soon as possible Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ","hello, I have been struggling with trying to figure out what is going on with me for a while now. My symptoms include on pretty much a daily basis: dizziness and loss of balance nausea, particularly after i eat. loss of vision headaches the dizziness bothers me the most." -28438,I had a knee injury during a sports competition. Please help me treat it.,"Hi. I suggest you try taking the following medicines. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. Take these tablets only if you are not allergic to them. Do not take these tablets if you are a known case of bronchial asthma. Kindly give more history about the knee pain. Regards. This professional advice provided by me stands subject to the actual examination of report or image and is based entirely on inputs provided to me. It should be correlated with clinical findings. Revert with more information to a rheumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/rheumatologist ","Hi doctor, I am an 18 year old male. My left shoulder has been having a tingling sensation, which starts when I use the laptop for typing or playing games. I have been having this symptom for more than half a year, this tingling sensation starts when I am just sitting down. It does not hurt, but it is very annoying especially when I am doing my assignments. I had a knee injury when I fell on my right knee during a sports competition. I have not found the reason and solution to the pain but have tried physiotherapy. Currently, my knee aches when the activity is too intense or while doing intense workouts." -246329,What causes recurring swelling of joints and aches?,"Hello, Do you stand a lot? If yes then it could be due to muscle strain. Please use ice pack locally twice a day for 10 days, and any over the counter muscle relaxant could help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Haleema Yezdani, General & Family Physician ","I hv an ache in the muscle on top of my tailbone on the right buttock. It starts about 3 finger-widths from the vagina area (only in back, on my buttock) & aches for about 4-5 finger-widths. I have had it for over a month. I m unable to sit comfortably. I did not have an injury that I know of. Or what type dr should I see to get to the bottom of this? Thanks!" -120810,What could an itchy mole on abdomen be?,Hello this is dr.Subhadeep.thanks for the opportunity to help you.before answering your question properly kindly tell me if you are overweight?yours is a classic case of muscle spasm due to stretching of muscles.you can apply muscle relaxant creams or sprays when this happens.just keep an observation if some swelling arises above the abdominal wall while straining or coughing.rarely u can have ventral hernia due to weak abdominal wall.chances of spasm or hernia are much more in obesity.kindly get an USG abdomen to rule out any intraabdominal pathology and any ventral hernia.if hernia there and you are having pain then contact your dr.regarding elective surgery for hernia.kindly let me know if the consultation was helpful.Regards ,"I had an episode earlier where I went to reach down to plug in a light and I immediately experienced severe abdominal pain on my left side. It felt as if something large was trying to get through a small opening and this sensation, with intense pain associated with it, move around in that general area. This happened a week ago on my right upper abdomen. Same circumstance, except that I was sitting in a car and reach to the floor to get something our of my purse. This pain last for about 15 minutes, intense and then it subsides. Afterwards, the area affected is extremely sore. Do you have any ideas as to what this might be?" -2293,My 6-year-old kid is urinating frequently for about 30 times a day. How to stop it?,"Hi. See, your child is suffering from urinary tract infection (UTI) as per the symptoms. Can you please describe the other symptoms in more detail like any history of fever or chills rigor/pain abdomen/pus or blood in the urine or any stool abnormality? Any history of burning urination or any history of local inflammation in the genital area? Any previous significant history? Any history of similar complaints in the past? How is the hygiene of the genital area? Also, birth history of child? Is there any other chronic illness in child? Along with the above history kindly upload urine culture and sensitivity reports along with all other investigations done along with the date of investigation. If not done then get one complete blood profile, urine culture sensitivity, blood pressure, serum urea, creatinine, and electrolytes and follow up with reports. Till then continue with same antibiotics and lots of fluid intake. Give more vegetables and maintain proper hygiene. See, maybe antibiotics are resistant for the infection that is why it might not be working. So we need to change the antibiotics as per the reports. So kindly attach the reports in the same follow up. ","Hello doctor, My child is 6 years old. Since one month he is repeatedly urinating for more than 30 times a day. We consulted a doctor and he prescribed for an antibiotic but it is not working. He went through urine culture and ultrasound, everything was normal. Is there any way to come out of it? Please help. He is currently taking Ofloxacin oral suspension IP 50 mg/5ml and also lactulose solution USP 10 g/15 ml." -138398,Suggest remedies for severe lower back pain due to anterior degenerative lipping,"lupus is an immune disease that can attack many internal organs and tissues. The classic parts of the skeleton that can be affected by the inflammation of lupus are the peripheral joints - the joints away from the spine, such as the small joints of the hands and feet, the wrists, knees, elbows, ankles, and shoulders. Lupus commonly causes arthritis in these joints. The spine is generally spared from the inflammation of lupus.Lupus can cause neck and back pain, however, because muscles can become inflamed by lupus. Furthermore, the muscle pain syndrome called fibromyalgia that can cause pain in these areas is commonly associated with lupus. Moreover, cortisone medications that are frequently needed for lupus can weaken the bones of the spine, leading to breakage (fractures) of vertebrae. Also, a rare complication of lupus that involves inflammation of the spinal cord (transverse myelitis) can be associated with back pain.Finally, neck and back pain most frequently result from injury or wear and tear (degenerative change with aging). This is true in the general population and is also true for patients with lupus. However, there are many causes of pains in these areas, ranging from organ disease (such as kidney problems and others) to disc herniations. It is not possible for me to know what the exact cause(s) of your particular neck and back pain are. For this you must consult your doctor. ",I have pain in my right side and back. Over the last 4 months it has grown in intensity and frequency. It used to come 3-4 days a month and now it is almost daily. Pain is 6/10 most days. My medical history includes Lupus and food allergies. Liver enzymes run on the high side but not high enough for my doctor to be concerned. -201408,"Suggest treatment for low hemoglobin, PCV and MCV and high neutrophils in child",Hi...by what you quote I feel that she might be having and infective diarrhoea. This will require antibiotic therapy along with zinc supplements. As the motion volume is low I do not think ORS is required as of now. If possible seek medical attention immediately otherwise you can wait till morning. But if the kid developS abdominal distention or green coloured vomiting you need to rush her to the emergency room. If she is dull and lethargic it means that she is dehydrated and it will require intravenous fluids.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"I gave my two year old a bath ND SHE HAD A WEIRD LOOK ON HER FACE..and she pooped in the tub, we cleaned it.. Then she started pacing around and then told us she pooped it was just alittle and I noticed just a little red blood...and again although it looked like red blood I questioned it to my husband...he said it did look like blood. When I wiped her there was no blood on the wipe....she is sleeping now but occasionally is waking up...I think she has a tummy ache. Should I worry...now she is a sleep!." -96943,What do painful lumps on spine indicate?,"Hi ! Good evening. From your history of the lump appearing in the last few hours while sleeping, I would presume it to be due to some kind of insect bite with no history of any trauma. If I were your doctor, I would prescribe you with some anti histaminic agent, an anti inflammatory and a proton pump inhibitor for two to three days, and observe the effect before planning anything extra.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","A 1.25"" soft, non-painful lump has appeared in the last few hours(while sleeping)just right of center and above my eyebrow. It is not painful. I think it may be growing as I am beginning to notice it affecting my ability to furrow my brow, tightly close my eye, etc." -18556,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -236106,How can bi-polar disorder be treated?,"Hello thanks for asking from HCMRepeated failures, lack of job, pressure from parents etc have resulted in persistent depression and anxiety. Your parents are pressurising you for the competition and they have high hopes. This has resulted in depression and anxiety.If you are crying continuously then you should consult a psychiatrist for opinion. Drugs like SSRIs like Paroxetine, Escitalopram, Sertraline etc could be used for depression and anxiety and will surely help you. Please visit a psychiatrist for opinion and evaluation.Thanks ",hi I am 24 year female jobless and this fact haunt me about my future. i gave several competitions but couldn t get through any and moreover my parents have very high hopes for me . I am aiming for a very prestigious competition of my country but these failures of mine have shattered my confidence and i am no more able to concentrate. i feel bad every second most of my time is wasted in weeping. -12902,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -243605,What is the treatment for hypercondriac?,Hi there ~ I am sorry that your mother is having to deal with a lot of anxiety and stress causing her to have stomach pain and dizziness. I do however feel like if she is on SSRIs they can contribute to the hyponatremia. I also think that depression can be treated more effectively with the use of a combination of therapy and medication. I hope you consult a qualified psychiatrist today. Though its been a while since your mother won a battle against cancer and is on meds for hypertension and ADD I believe that she can easily beat depression and anxeity with the right help. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day ! ,"My 87 yr old Mother has had numerous Hyponatrium over past 5 yrs. It was thought she was not drinking enough H2O, while living in Tucson. Levels under 124. Now she is living in Syr. NY and has been in Hosp x 3 in 1 month. She has c/o stomach pains, decreased appetite , anxiety , dizziness . She is in Hosp as of today. Hx : thyroid w/ meds x 15 yrs, unilateral breast CA in 2000, but negative x 12 yrs, depression , anxiety, taking BP meds x 15 yrs, usually in 120 s/ 70-90. She has had ADD undx but obvious to family & friends." -25633,How can I wean my little one from breastfeeding?,"Hello. Your child who is not taking anything or eating anything is a matter of concern. He will require evaluation with blood tests like CBC (complete blood count) and urine routine microscopy. You can continue breastfeeding. You need to try adding one taste at a time may be milk or rice water or plain dal water. Add calcium and multivitamin syrup. It usually does not happen that child is not eating anything. It is usually because of wrong weaning habits or delays in weaning. Check with your doctor once. So, that there is no underlying problem. I do not suggest appetizer as it is too early. Follow up with test results. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Hello doctor, My son is 16 months old and weighs 9 kg. He is not eating anything and even not taking milk. He only wants mother's milk. Is it fine to give an appetizer? If so, how much quantity should I have to feed him?" -121564,Strange fluttery twitch in upper abdomen,Hi.Thanks for your query.All the symptoms of stomach ache with headache and feeling of vomiting you have described are in favor of gastroenteritis. This is indicative of a gram negative infection in which fever may be absent and is easily missed. I would advise you to visit ER / Doctor to get a clinical examination done and start on the antibiotic and supportive medicines ASAP. ,"When i woke up this morning i had an awful stomach ache.. My lower abdomen was hurting very badly so i took some pain medication. Then, later in the day at the beach, I suddenly got a horrible headache that made my head sore to touch, and it was very sharp pains. Now i m laying down, but now i feel like i m going to vomit, and my head is still hurting very bad. What should i do?" -116857,Should I go to the emergency room for dizziness and jaw pain after Tramadol overdose?,"Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to Pyridium side effects. I suggest to use a gastro protector such as Omeprazole 20 mg daily in the morning while on Pyridium. I also suggest using Reglan 10 mg three times a day if the vomiting continues. I recommend to drink liquids. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","Hi, I have been taking 2 Pyridium pills per day for three days and feeling much better for a urinary infection. Today, after taking my second pill, I threw up due to motion sickness from my plane ride home...should I be concerned the effect of vomiting the orange/yellow dye?" -158160,How can backache and fibromyalgia be treated?,"Hi, Possible causes are sciatica or impingement of nerves may lead to radiating pain from lower back to leg. Other possibilities like herniated disc or muscle pain or osteoarthritis or spinal stenosis etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please get X-ray lumbar spine, use muscle relaxant, use tablet Aceclofenac. Use tablet Pregabalin. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi Doctor! I have developed a pain on my left thigh. It seems to be a muscle on the back of the thigh. It radiates to the hip area and sometimes to the leg. It is very painful when I go up the stairs, but not down. I exercise a lot and do weights ( circuit 2-3 times week .I do heavy weights. I am also a runner but have been stying away from running. When the leg is straight it doesn’t hurt. It hurts when bending and certain movements. Is it OK to exercise through pain. I have been going up using mostly my right leg. What can I do to make pain go away? Thanks for your help!!!" -255073,Suggest treatment to prevent pregnancy,Hello dearUnderstand your concernIf you missed the one pill during the course of the birth control pill then you have to take missed pill as early as possible or on the next day with regular pill.But you did not describe anything about your missed pill (whether took or not).If you took missed pill as early as possible or on next day with next day pill: no need to take Plan B pill as efficiency of OCP does not decreased.If you did not take missed pill on nest day: then efficiency of OCP will decrease and you have to use use condoms next 7 days.so if you has not been taken missed pill (already you did not use condom) then you have to take Plan B pill to prevent the pregnancy.Hope this may help youBest regardsDr. Sagar ,I take lo lestrin Fe regularly and have for over a year now. This past month I forgot one pill in the first week but now I am 2 and a half weeks into the pill pack. I had sex without a condom. Should I take plan b? Should I be covered? I take my pill regularly at 8 or a few hours before or after every day. -71444,"Can coughing, runny nose and low grade temperature be signs of viral fever?","Hi,Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears that you are facing the gastric irritation due to the antibiotics, they should be taken, after food,and never on empty stomach. Then also some people may get the gastric irritation. I advise you to consult your surgeon for the present complaints. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms omeprazole, domperidone, and antacid gel along with the antacids. Take more of green leafy vegetables,pulses,sprouts,and protein rich foods to have blood,general health and resistance against infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. ",i was was diagnosed with an abscess in the lower abdomin near the ovary recently in the hospital and also positive culture for ghonerea . they drained the abscess and i have a tube and drainage bag. i am on 2 antibiotics Metronidazole and doxycycline . today i am feeling ok except for my cordination. its like they are disoriented -47303,"Rashes on body, facial swelling. Taken benedryl. Blood test negative for allergies. Treatment?","hello Thanks for posting your query there are couple of differential diagnosis for the condition you have described. The most common of these could be a ring worm because of age group, site of the lesion. The other possibilities are localized psoriasis, or lichen planus. these conditions can be differentiated by clinical examination. Thirdly, as the child plays outside ir could be an insect bite reaction. As treatment differs in each category it is better to consult your local dermatologist or a family physician. In case of doubt it is always try a course of anti fungals before other medications are applied Have a good day Prasad PVS ","I have a four year who seems to have a horeshoe type of rash on lower leg. It looked ok a few weeks ago (just noticed it tonight) just looked like afew scrathes, a few weeks ago. Right above that horseshoe rash are a few more (4) little rashes . Slightly rashed,red slightly ichy. Really dont seem to bother him much but I am concerned. Oringally thought might be ringworm however do not really matchany of the pictures or symptoms of ringworm. I think I may take him to the dr. Any ideas on what it could be. Thank you" -215177,What causes so many teeth to decay at the same time?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The soft lump could be because of the irritation by the denture borders resulting in a growth(epulis fissuratum) or irritational fibroma. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. if it is a growth, then it can be surgically removed and the rough denture borders can rounded off.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ",I can feel a soft but firm lump when I put my tung under my top lip. It is under my nose. I do wear upper dentures and use fixadent adhesive every day.I am 55 years old. I just felt it last week.When I take my dentures out it sometimes moves down my lip. -107181,What causes pain and itching in the chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, hormonal imbalance can cause chest pain and arm pain. So in my opinion, your right arm pain is also due to hormonal imbalance. So better to consult doctor and get done hormone levels. If imbalance is there then you will need hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Hormonal changeschanges can also cause calcium and vitamin B12 deficiency and these can cause similar kind of chest and arm pain. So calcium and vitamin D3 supplements are also needed. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","hi, i have been having this pain in my right side of my chest as well as this pain in my right arm and also it feels very weak ...can you please tell what is it ..i have been to hospital and the doctor told me that my chest pain is due to hormones but i havnt seen them yet about my arm . thank you" -225899,How can addiction to masturbation leading to a lack of social life and depression be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Honestly speaking, there is no medicine to treat this habit. First of all no need to worry or fear about this. This is absolutely controllable habit. You just need to consult psychotherapist. You need counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Avoid excessive porn stuff. Spend more time with your family and friends. Do recreational activities like sports. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. You only need positive attitude. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ",Sir I am 18year old an from 14year age I released sperm daily and sir now I using glasses -2.0 power h and sir my hair becoming white there are many sir I have question sir can any medicine or any which I can to become normal like I can see without glasses etc and how can I left this kind of habit of realising sperm having sex etc plz help me sir -91413,Could a gallsotne of 7mm be disoluted by medicine ?,"hello, you have to to tests like hbe ag, hbv dna,liver function test (specially alt) if all these are positve then you need to continue antiviral therapy with regular monitoring of these indicators. if these came negative , then you need only follow up.so consult your doctor about it. take care. ",25yrs/5 1/50kgs my problems is suffering hbsag+ last 12yrs. now i take xynovir( oral medcine) -122876,What could sudden feeling of being punched in gut above belly button suggest?,"Hi, Yes, the appendicitis pain can come and go. If left untreated, it might cause severe complications including sepsis. I suggest to run to ER as soon as possible. If appendicitis is confirmed (by physical examination and blood tests), surgery is the only permanent solution. A course of antibiotics is necessary to start prior to surgery and after intervention. Dr.Sejdini ",Can you have appendicitis that comes and goes. I have been having really bad pain in my back and stomach and the pain in my stomach is localized around the navel area. pain gets very intense for a couple of days and then goes away for a couple of days -169927,How can a digit swelling caused by trauma be treated?,Circulating complexes are allergens along with their antibodies. And to find out what they are is a difficult thing and in many circumstances they may not be identifiable. Do u think that ur doctor would be knowing it and is not telling u. No its very difficult to find allergen as anything on earth that's physical can be an allergen. ,I have been diagnosed with having type 3 hypersensitivity reactions with circulating complexes that do not clear and are stored in my joints and oddly enough in the sublingual area below my chin causing it to swell painfully for a duration of about 7 days. No doctor has told me what is causing it. Even saw an allergist. Who can tell me and what do I need to ask for as far as tests. -55016,Suggest treatment for high BP with spinal stenosis,"Hello,Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.I am sorry for what you have gone through, this was really unfortunate what has happened, as the doctors have told your mother's brain was without oxygen for 20 minutes or so, after after that she is not responding to all the tests she has done to see signs of life in her, it means that her brain couldn't bear the brunt of oxygen deficit. Brain can only survive about 8-10 minutes without oxygen , 20 minutes was too much for it's capacity.In my opinion unfortunately her signs show brain death and she according to medical science has no chances to recover, last and final test which is done is EEG to see brain activity if even that is negative then it is advised to get the patient off ventilator and let her go in dignity. I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.Regards.Dr.Muhammad Ahmad ","My mom has went into cardiac arrest 10 days ago, they recessatated her and they have determined she may have been without oxygen to the brain for more than 20 minutes. She has been unresponsive since. Her pupils are dialated, no gag reflex, she has a tracheotomy and she does not cough when being suckioned, no response to pain and they did the cold water in the ear test to no avail. She is breathing above the ventilator, is she considered brain dead, in a coma or what? Is it possible she will recover from this." -237948,Suggest treatment for anxiety and depression,You shoul please reduce watching that show. This the simplest and most appropriate way to deal with this situation.Thanks. ,"Hi, didn't know where else to ask this question Over the past week I've been watching a DVD collection of Smallville. After watching a coupe of seasons I feel like I'm in love with one of the actresses from the show (sounds stupid I know) who I think is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Eventhough I don't even know her personally and will never meet her it breaks my heart to see her upset on the show and I feel like I need to be with her in reality. What should I do? Am I gong mad?" -101339,What could a lump in stomach be?,HI. You need to see an Orthopedic Surgeon and undergo MRI to get a proper diagnosis and further management. This is important as your job requires you to be fit. ,Years ago my knee cap was knocked out of place and about 2 years ago a hard lump appeared on the outside of my knee just below my knee cap making it hard to walk but it went away and now i am working a job where i'm on my feet and knees 12 hours a day and it came back bigger than ever and its got me where i can't walk or bend my leg without feeling pain. -77642,Suggest treatment for kidney failure,Yes you can take it. It is not harmful. they will give it directly to the muscle that is responsible for wrinkles. it won't reach any other organ in the body. you can go for it safely. All the best. ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here.Dear Doctor,I am a kidney transplant patient for over 12 years. I am 53. Can I get Botox injections to smooth wrinkles on my face? I take daily Prograf 0,5mg x 2, Prednizone 0,5 and CellCept 0,25mg x 2." -242606,Was given a Date rape drug. It has missed his mind. Now he has a metal illness. Talking abnormally. How to manage?,Dear sirUsually stroke patients need long time to recover.. so they might need some neuroprotective agents such as citicholine which helps for protecting neurons and myelination.Secondly stroke patients need methylcobalamine along with micronutrients and vitamins such as magnisium and zinc.so supplementation of fortified vitamins with ginseng which comes in a single capsule formulation will improve the energy levels. But make sure that you consult your doctor before taking any medicines as indivisual tablets has got their own side effects and allergiesThanks ,"My husband had a heat stroke about 10 years ago, then on Sept. 30 he became very ill and has not felt good since then, It was very hot when we played golf that afternoon.......now he has no energy, does not want to do anything, sleeps about 14 hours a day.? Dr. has done EKG, carotid artery exam, stress test (which he passed with flying colors. He always played golf 4 days a week and now he will not go at all. ???" -245564,Suggest home remedy for psoriasis like skin infections,Precise causes of hypertension during hv not been worked out. But if u chose not to take medicine. Chances of unconciousness or premature bleeding increase. Follow ur dr advice ,"hi, i am 28 weekd pregnant and have high BP 150/100 for the last 10 days. i would not like to take medicine (alphadopa) and would like to take the BP down by home remedies. Will there be any effect on the baby if i do not take the medicine (Alphadopa)???" -153926,Suggest treatment for swollen head with blurred vision after injury.,"Hello, These are typical symptoms of hypothyroidism. Do a thyroid function test and start drugs accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi i am hypothyroid patient since 8 months now icomplaining of joint pain, whole body pain some times, swelling in both legs (specially in thigh and ankle side, drowsiness, loss apetite, some tmies throat pain, dry cough, some times headache in between the both eye brows," -15195,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -80670,"Underwent Testosterone Therapy, PSA level risen. Would testosterone cause the elevation in PSA level?",HiThanks for your query.If your son has a serum creatinine of 8 then he has kidney failure. He needs to continue regular CAPD.What is the cause of renal failure and Can this condition be reversed? We need more information about the patient including his lab reports to comment on that.If it is irreversible then we should start planning for a kidney transplant.Hope this helpsGood luck ,"Hi DoctorCan you pleasse help with below query for Kidney? My son is on CAPD and his creation is at 8. I don't see him as sick and he is perfect and no swelling. Not sure whteher he has kidney failure or not becuase his urine outpout is good but Kidney sizes are small in size as per abdonamal scan report Right kidney 7.2 & Left kidney is 7.0 cmParenchymal Thickness is 1.2 and 1.3 ( a month ago, it was 0.8 & 0.9)Breadth 2.9 cm & 2.4 cMBoth kidneys are slightly reduced in size and showes increated echotexture.Cortico-medullary diffrentiations are well made out.No evidence of calculus or hydroneprosis.Can you please help to undesstand this case better?it is for my son 11 years old.Jampani" -60285,What causes trichomoniasis?,"Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. Nexprofast is a proton pump inhibitor & it is given to treat acidity, heart burn & ulcers. Vizylac is a b complex preparation along with lactobacillus sporegens( that keeps healthy intestinal flora active )& it will help your irritable bowels & keeping your digestive system normal. I feel you need to get checked for your abdominal irritation ( bowel irritation or acidity problem itself )& get specific medication & life style changes to relieve these apart from the supportive medications you are taking. Please consult a gastroenterologist. Thanks. ","i have got abdomen irritations and body pain and also due to heavy sneezing severe throat irritation.So i consulted a doctor and he prescribed me with Levofloxacin, wykoryl, vizylac and nexprofast 40mg.so i want to know for what vizylac and nexprofast consumed for.Because i have got very much gastritis by consuming these" -9479,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -242080,What is the cause for shortness of breath and panic attack?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.You should get an appoint ment with an ENT specialist and if required and advised by ENT specialist, audiologist can be asked to do the audio testing. Audiologist will not treat her. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy ","my mother, age 78 has hearing loss. should I schedule an appointment with an ear noae an throat doctor, or should i schedule an appointment with an audiologistnever mind...not going to pay 15 $ for that...i will just ask one of the ER docs I work with" -217239,Suggest treatment for pain after dental extraction,"HiWith your query, yes biopsies wil be done under local anesthesia only.Wat you might be mucocele these are nothing but salivary retention cysts. Nothing to worry about consult your dentist fir exact diagnosis and treatment.hope thus is useful ","Hello Doctor, I am 34, Male. I have number of small lumps spread inside my mouth on lower side - labial mucosa. These are under the skin, pea-sized and can be felt with fingers and do not pain. Would biopsy be the first stop to diagnose these? and I assume this could be done using Local anaesthesia?" -74712,"Sperm report shows low levels of live count, motility, rapid linear progression. High non progressive sperms. Solution?",Hi thanks for your question. You want to concieve and all your investigations are normal.Chances of conception are high if all investigations are normal.Gestofit is a hormone called progestrone which ripens the endometrium (inner lining of uterus) for conception APCOD is a nutritional supplement for maintaining good health .Good health is very impotant Hope this answers your question. ,"Hello doctor,im married almost 2 years. now planning for child. i had regular periods but past 3-4months it was irregular. Last month went to doctor and took blood check were everything is normal. She advised me to take APCOD powder twice a day. Also she gave Gestofit 300mg tablet for 10 days. Let me know whether this powder or tab will try to get pregnent. please help me" -7490,Are stomach spasms and indigestion symptoms of IBS?,"Hello. The IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) has a familial association, and it usually causes pain in the left side of the abdomen and sometimes in the epigastrium with dyspeptic symptoms. The diagnosis of IBS does not doubt in your case. The blood glucose of 111 is average. We need blood pH, not the CO2 for this conclusion. I need more information regarding your diabetic query, is there is a family history of diabetes? Frequent urination? Rapid breathing? And you must have other investigations done if you attach that it could be beneficial to conclude. So the crux is, there is no doubt regarding the diagnosis of IBS. For IBS, we give a high fiber diet and methylcellulose to regularise the bowel habits. In case somebody does not respond to this and have vomiting or headache, then we provide other medicines but not Hyoscyamine. Follow, 1. Methylcellulose three spoons two times a day in 200 ml water or milk, continue it. 2. High fiber diet, at least seven-liter water in a day. 3. Do not sit in the toilet for more than five minutes. 4. Post the copy of your report. You will see improvement after the first week.Report back if you need any assistance. ","Hello doctor,I am 16 years old with 5'7"" height and weigh around 133 pounds. About two weeks ago, I was sitting in class, and I started having these excruciating stomach spasms. It was not an out of the blue thing because I had been having issues concerning my abdomen for about three months before this incident in class. The pain was so bad I had my mom pick me up from school and take me to the doctor.My mom explained that my sisters and I have been under a lot of stress-causing indigestion issues. My older sister was diagnosed with IBS about two weeks before this visit. The doctor prescribed Hyoscyamine, and I have been taking that every four hours, and it has not helped at all. The doctor also took blood and urine tests and discovered I had a blood glucose level of 111 and had a high level of carbon dioxide.This is almost five months of feeling completely awful. This past week I got a cold on top of what I assume to be prediabetes and IBS. My question is, do you think my prediabetes symptoms are caused by IBS or do you think I maybe do not have IBS at all and the symptoms are due to prediabetes?" -200784,Suggest treatment for recurrent cold and cough in a child,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of abdominal pain and constipation. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like food poisoning, inadequate fibres in diet, lactose intolerance, intestinal Ileus or due to electrolyte imbalance in body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound , endoscopy along with that take history. Doctor may prescribe laxative , ornidazole or albendazole along with ranitidine. For now eat light and non spicy. Avoid spicy and sharp food and keep your head elevated while lying down. Drink plenty of fluids and take diet rich in multivitamins.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","My 4 year old child, weighing 15kg has abdominal pains has abdominal pains on and off especially when feeding. She takes long when she goes to poo and at times nothing comes out. The initial poo is hard but the remainder isnt and is not bloody. Her doctor has been treating her for constipation with no much improvement. Any other possible causes" -127687,Suggest treatment for electrocution,"You have swallowed plastic tongue ring ball it means that its in your stomach and not in your airways and trachea. Its a good thing.If you are not having any respiratory symptoms like difficulty in breathing, cough, blood in cough or airway irritation, you can wait for 2 days during which the ball will pass in stool. Monitor your stool for this. Meanwhile if you have severe abdominal pain, vomiting consult the doctor. ",Hello I was eating French fries and noticed I may have swoalled my plastic tongue ring ball but i didn't it's stuck in the back of my throat and I've been tilting my head back and drinking fluids but I don't know if I should be worried and go to the ER. what should I do ? -252315,What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?,"HI, I have read your query & understand your concern. Conception is not possible without deposition of sperms in vagina.. delay in periods with edema/ nausea/ over weight/ pain in waist can occur due to many other causes like simple severe weakness/ illness/ hormonal imbalance ( PCOD, Thyroid problem) You should consult a gynecologist , get investigated to pin point the cause of your problems & have specific treatment. Thanks. ","i am 33 years female and i am a divorcee and my cycles are 28 - 30 days cycle. july 23 was my menses and today is august 25 i dint get my cycle .... i have edema , waist pain and nausea with giddiness wht shud i do...i am 81 kgs , no BP , no diabetics , wht shud i do" -9386,I have burning sensation and redness in scrotum. Kindly help me.,"Hi. I have gone through your complaints and reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be red scrotum syndrome. It is a chronic disease characterized by redness and burning on the scrotum. If I was your treating doctor, I would recommend you to take capsule Doxycycline 100 mg once daily at bedtime, tablet Gabapentin 300 mg in the morning and tablet Levocetirizine at bedtime. Along with this application of Tacrolimus 0.03 percent ointment on the affected areas at night and moisturizing cream during the daytime. Continue this for three weeks and revert. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. I am having a burning sensation and redness in my scrotum. I consulted two doctors from the same hospital. The doctor diagnosed it as scrotal dermatitis. The first doctor prescribed the following: Motimesh cream (to be applied at night) for 10 days, Abzorb Dusting Powder to be applied morning for 15 days, Atarax tablet to be taken at night for 10 days. After taking this course, after 15 days the itching was gone but still there was considerable burning and redness and irritation. So, I visited the hospital again and the following course was prescribed: Venusia max cream to be applied morning and afternoon, Dazit tablet to be taken at night for 10 days, Desowen cream to be applied at night for 10 days. Now, this course is also done and though there is a considerable improvement I am still having little redness mostly on one side of the scrotum and also some burning sensation. Kindly help me from this irritation." -233301,How to avoid random erections?,inflammation or poor hygiene.you may have need for a circumcisionPlease rate 5 Stars! I strive to provide the best answers to your questions. ,"im 25 and my foreskin is sore and painful, it seems to be getting tighter. it is very painful to pull back when erect and very painful during and after sex. i never used to have any problems, this has only occured in the last 2 months or so. my wife and i are trying to have a baby and i cant seem to have sex pain free so its not making things easy. if you have any ideas what could be causing this please help." -130808,Suggest treatment for chest congestion and throat irritation due to allergy,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe antihistamine can potentially cause drowsiness but it should not be as severe as described.If the allergic reaction was severe and has not completely resolved then this may be contributing to his symptoms.If they continue , it would be best for him to visit his doctor for an assessment to rule out any other causes.I hope this helps ","my husband has had an allergy with a fish he ate a japanese restaurant at 2PM yesterday. he was given TELFAST 120 (fexofenadin) and CATAFLAM 50 (diclofenac kal) which he took 1 tab each after dinner. after about 3 hours, he cant stand up on his own and needs me to pull him up. and now at 1:30 am he is complaining his hands are so weak he cant even pull up his briefs after using the comfort room. why is feeling so weak? is this side effect of the medicines he took?" -155759,How to treat ankle injury?,"Hello, Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan. You can go for a fine needle biopsy in case of diagnostic confusion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I am a 28 yr old female and have what I believe is a swollen cubital lymph node in the inside of my elbow where it creases. It appeared 2 days ago and seems to be getting larger. I have not injured it and have had muscle aches and pains as well as nausea and diarrea that lasted for about a week. -60870,Is a cure from super bug Klebsiella possible?,"Hi, I understand your concern. Flu is often associated with the symptoms you already had experienced like ache, fever, sweating, rashes, tiredness. The pain you are now feeling around the neck, armpit and behind the ear is suggestive of any possible mild complication of the flu (most probably ear infection although at early stage). Now, I recommend to consult with your doctor or ENT specialist to check your ears. If infection is confirmed, antibiotics orally and/or locally (ear drops) are then recommended. For the moment, I advise to take OTC anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen or paracetamol until you see your doctor. Wish fast recovery. Dr.Albana ","hello ,i just had flu symptoms around 2 month ago( extreme body ache ,fever,sweating,rashes,tiredness) for around 7 days and from that time experienced mild pain around the neck,armpit and behind the ear.no swelling no other symptoms.should i be worry?" -131198,How to treat asthma?,"Hello After dye you develop rash , redness and itching . This is clear indication that dye is sensitive for you . Coconut oil provided some relief , this is good .When such case visit I advise them to take fexofenadine 180 mg one tablet + tablet deflazacort 12 mg together and you will get relief . It may happen that you may need 2nd dose . Also apply clotrimazole lotion locally and you will get relief at once . But be alert next when using dye .Since this is a prescription drugs , so take a prescription.Good luck. ","heloo,doctor day before yesterday i have done a hair colour allergic test behind my ears.yesterday rashes appeared on that area and nearby areas and has itching too.i am really scared.will it spread?i have appiled coconut oil.it helps me from itching.but still that redness and hives are there.pls help me" -153432,What medication is suggested for shoulder and neck pain?,"Hello, The severe motion sickness that you felt can be related to spondylotic changes in the cervical spine. You can get proper medicines prescribed after an examination by an orthopedician for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","i am a former trapeze artist and after about ten years of not practicing, I took a trapeze class today and was stunned to realize that I couldn t continue because I had severe motion sickness. I am 58 years old and in pretty good condition. what can I so to prevent that from happening in future classes?" -250117,Suggest remedy for bloating and frequent bowel movement in early pregnancy?,"HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1) First of do not panic.2) I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime.Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet. Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars.Avoid substance abuse, if any.Start on FOLIC ACID, B12 supplements at least 3 months before you plan to have baby.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you great health.Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar ","When i was pregnant i was constantly sick even from a teaspoon of water i did not get enough nutrients/folic acid or iron supplements due to the constant sickness, i had extrely bad keytones during pregnancy and a water infection 38/39 weeks i was pregnant i was constantly on antibiotics and had severe thrush in which i had canestan treatment all the way through. I also had a water infection, thrush and taking these at the time of birth. I was hospitalised twice with dehydration and had an emergency scan as they could not locate baby the week before she was born. Her head was engaged but scrunched up at the bottom. I could not advise when my waters had broken and was in agony, constantly sick, fainted, grey and weak for 5 days before she was born but told these were normal my body was getting prepared and dismissed with no checks. It was my midwife who advised that i was in labour i went into hospital and they advised me that baby kept falling asleep and couldnt locate her heartbeat this would happen regulary for 30 mins at a time. I was given an inducing drip to speed it up. Again this kept happening but i struggled, when she was born her left leg was bent and her foot touched her face and the other did the splits. she was only 5lb 9oz, we were advised she would be 8lb 5oz. we were discharged a day later and ever since that day we were told her fontenal was extremly full, she had digestive problems and has been on 4 different formulas since. We have had her in hospital since she was 3 weeks old with vomitting, suspected meningitis, a viral infection, anemia, allergy to cows milk. she has had folic and iron supplements multivitamins a blood transfusion and multiple antibiotics, we informed the doctor that her head swelled after her transfusion we requested a ct scan as there has never really been a diagnosis of what is wrong with her to find she had water on the brain, we were transferred to a childrens hospital to find she had several fractured ribs and a subdural haematoma after two taps she is getting collections of fluid still and they dont know why we were told at first after the first tap there was a smear of blood which was a popped membrane they then said it was full blood and again on the 2nd tap we were then told that it was not blood on the 2nd tap but a straw like fluid NOT blood! There has been a record in mine (the mum) side of the family of water on the brain, spina bifida hydrocephalis which unfortunatly caused death. I desperatly need to know what is wrong with her and if any of this could be avoided if we have recieved the correct care etc. Please help." -228573,Suggest treatment for severe leg pain and back pain,"Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seems to suffer from-?TB of the lungs/ or Lymph glandsSecond opinion from Chest Specialist and Surgeon, to fix the differrential diagnosis by proper investigation.All symptom complex with weight loss is characteristic of-TB infection.Blood IGRA with Chest -X-ray would clinch the diagnosis.Other causes-need to be ruled out-as NHL / Or HL with hidden masses which could also present as Night sweats and low grade fever.PBS advised would fix the type of tumour-Lymphoma cells and would fix the cause.History of bone cancer in sister, makes possibility of NHL/HL to be ruled out by CT neck and CT abdomen along with PET studies after the physical check ups by Physician.Lymph node biopsy along with this study would confirm the cause of the night sweats with weight loss in your case.Pelvic bone marrow test smear study-to confirm type of leukemia is also suggested to rule out CLL(chronic lymphoid luekemia)Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-Dear, if satisfied,Don't forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,You are most Welcome herewith !!Good Day!!Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","I have had a low grade fever 99.6-100.3 and generally feel fatigued all the time. I also have begun to suffer sever Night sweats. So bad my sheets are wet when I wake in the morning. I've also lost about 10lbs in 2 weeks. No appetite. I've had several CBCs as well as other test. My white count is up and down some times it will be normal and 3 days later it will be hi. Today my Dr ordered a peripheral blood smear. What should be my main concerns? I am a 36 year old white male 5'7 153# . Only medical history is hypertension and divertiqulosis, with a family history of bone cancer in my sister who was dead 5 weeks after diagnosis." -85272,Will gallbladder stones hinder conception and pregnancy?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Your dad has mass on his adrenal glands. It is responsible for high blood pressure. His symptoms of sweating, tingling fatigue all are due to his blood pressure. He need surgery to remove that mass. It is required. So don't wait. Just go for surgery.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","my dad has had extremely high blood pressure up to 237/136. they finally ran renin aldostrone levels and the results came back extremely low. He does have a mass on his adrenal glad that show growth from 1cm and now at 3 cm. The urologist is contacting him today. He has already had am amgiogram and other blood work that came up negative. Thyroid test just came back fine.Other symptoms sweating, tingling of face when blood pressure increases, fatigue, urination infrequencies, darkened urine. Is this serious and do you believe surgery will be required to remove mass. He had his CT scan again yesterday." -4610,What is the safest way to fill the gap between the front teeth without braces?,Hello. You have two options: 1. Laminate veneers which are more esthetic and durable but comparatively expensive. 2. Composite veneers which are esthetic but less durable compared to laminates. ,"Hello doctor, I want to fill the gap in four of my front teeth and reduce the size of two front teeth that seems large than others. What are the safest options, if I do not use braces? Please suggest." -85504,Suggest treatment for polyps in gallbladder,"Brief Answer:No treatment needed for the moment. You should do further examinations to make a adequate followup plan guided by a GI doctor.Detailed Answer:Hello,Thank you for using HCM.All the examinations results mentioned below are normal, except HbsAg and HBV-DNA. As your liver enzymes are normal, and your HbV-DNA is below 2000ui/ml, you seem to be just host, carrier of hepatitis B virus and the infection seems not to be active actually. So I agree with your doctor, no treatment is needed for the moment, but to make a follow- up plan , must be done some more laboratory exams such as quantitative HbsAg and HbeAg. HbeAg determines which strain of hepatitis B virus do you have. If the HbeAg is negative , you should evaluate ALT levels and HbsAg quantitative every 3 months during the first year. If the HbeAg is positive than you should monitor ALT and HbeAg every 6 - 12 months. Eventhough , i suggest this follow- up process to be guided by your GI doctor. Is important for your partner to be tested for hepatitis B, and if he is negative , he must be vaccinated. Hope this is helpful.Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer.Kind Regards, Dr. Juarda ",DEAR SIR 1. SOME INVESTIGATIONS IN MY RESPECT ARE MENTIONED BELOW :- (i) VDRL-NON REACTIVE. (ii)Anti HCV - Negative. (iii)USG Abdomen- Normal scan of abdomen. (iv)Serum HBs Ag Positive. (v)Bilirubion0.7 mg (vi)SGOT 18 (vii)SGPT24 (viii)ALK Phospha51 (ix)HIV- Non reactor (x)HBV DNA634 IU/ml 2. no medicines recommended by my Dr. What is your opinion? Kindly advise soonest. thanks yours ravindra singh 0000 -225614,Suggest treatment to get rid of masturbation,"Hi, If you have a prostate problem then on per rectal examination usually prostate palpable. As PSA is within limit chance of cancer less. But you need to investigate further with semen culture, urine routine microscopic examination, and USG scan. It will help in rule out any infection or cancerous growth if present. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","I am a 40 yr old black male. No smoking, drinking, drugs etc. My PSA score is 0.87 and my digital rectal exam is negative for cancer, but I am having an issue with blood clots in my urine and semen. Even with negative test results, is it possible I may still have cancer or BPH?" -188212,Can chemo cause raising PSA despite hormone replacement in a person who came out of prostrate cancer?,"Hello & Welcome to HCM,I had gone through your case and i found it might be due to over smoking which create gastritis due to which all symptoms you have mentioned is occur.For conformation of cancer you need to go for further investigation like biopsy of throat scrap and Ct Of Abdomen.But i am sure this will be only gastritis.better for you to quit the smoking. Take antacid ,multivitamin and proper regular diet to improve your fitness. Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks & regards:Dr.Soni vermaHomoeopathic Physician,nutritionist ","I have smoked cigarettes for years and now when I smoke I get headaches, throat pain, swelling in the throat, acid reflux, makes me very tired. I stopped smoking for a few days and felt better. I have been smoking again and the problems are back. I know I need to see a Dr. My question is do I already have cancer if I have symptoms like this from smoking?" -205452,Suggest treatment for stomach ache and vomiting.,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I understand your concern. First be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorium or behaviour. If none of them are present, I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury. For pain you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My son ,11months,got pale abt 3 to 5 minutes after falling down on z floor from abt 5 cm only...He was afraid i guess!then he became normal!crieed 4 2 minutes...after 30 minutes he slept...This s not z first time he got pale after a small fall...Is there any need to call a doctoR?or er" -61352,"What causes transient tics going from throat, shoulders to eyes?","GreetingsWelcome to Healthcaremagic Poonam.Hemoptysis in TB infection of the lungs is a common phenomenon and is usually not that severe to get the patient admitted .It mostly occurs when due to TB lesion a blood vessel near the airways inside the lungs are injured. But having said that it is also very important to note that hemoptysis can also occur in other conditions too which may be associated with smoking . So chest X-rays have to be done in order to see if any mass has developed which may be the cause of hemoptysis.Let me answer your queries one by one.1) Admission in hospital will depend on how much blood is coming in the sputum. If it is fresh and at least a teaspoon ful of blood is coming regularly through out the day then patient needs admission and IV medications are given to control the Bleed. If occasionally it is he has hemoptysis then there is nothing much to worry about . Just keep an eye on shortness of breath and do regular CBC to see if he is not going into anemia.2)Recurrent hemoptysis is , as told earlier , worrisome only when it is occurring too often and patient is developing shortness of breath. Therefore injections are advised accordingly.3)Injection are advised when massive bleeding starts in sputum and on regular basis . Then injection is advised urgently4) If he is having good diet then there is usually no need of glucose or other vitamins .But it is must to give VITAMIN B6 in patient have Anti Tuberculosis medication to prevent side effects of medications.5) Well recovery from TB differs case to case but usually in 2 months time patient notices slight improvement but the duration of treatment is 9 months and one important thing to remember that after initial 2 months it is mandatory to change the medication after 2 months . So you should visit your doctor after 2 months of TB treatment who will change the medication . The initial medication should NOT be taken for more then 2 months . 6)First and foremost precaution is that you and family member should protect themselves by making the patient wear a high quality mask all the time.Especially Initial 2 weeks are the most infective so great precaution needs to be taken . Secondly as mentioned earlier Vit B6 is a must with TB medications.Thirdly timing of TB treatment is absolutely necessary and a dose should never be missed in any condition. I hope the answer was helpful . In case you need any further assistance feel free to contact in writing .Regards. Dr Talal Hussain ","Dear Dr. Dinesh,This query am posting related to my Father. My Father is 56 Yrs old. He was a chain smoker and an alcoholic till the day it was discovered that his vocal chord was completely choked and was hardly able to speak. We immediately got him admitted in hospital at Dehradun in the month Nov- 2010. Later on after the diagnosis it was found that he has got tuberculosis in Categor-1, wherein they suggested starting with the DOT medicines. After 5 days in the hospital he got discharged and he was brought home. His weight was by then 50Kg. He was on healthy diet since then and completely stopped smoking and drinking. After a week when we started with the DOT after 2 days he started coughing blood heavily. He was then again rushed to hospital in Dehradun and was admitted there for atleast a week. After he got discharged, after a week again he started coughing blood in medical term he had Hemoptysis. Though this time as it was suggested by the doctor in the hospital to be given at the time of emergency, injection “TRANEXA” was given to him.My queries are:1.     Do we need to admit my father again, if yes then for how long?2.     As told by the doctors that coughing blood is recurring, can we give the injection regularly?     a.     When all do we need to give him Injection?b.     Do we need to start with giving the other vitamins and Glucose doses?3.     In such a case how long does it take a patient to recover?4.     What all precaution we need to take with such a patientI will be really great full if you can answer my all these query asap.ThanksPoonam" -130876,Suggest treatment for type one diabetes with seasonal allergies,"Hi, first of all allergy is out of question. Now come to ear problem, what exactly ear problem u did not mention and for off balance during exercises, u can consult ENT specialist whether any ear problem because vestibule cochlear nerve is pass through ear canal from which vestibule component is responsible for balance of the body and cochlear for hearing. U might be having some ear problem but u had not mention any particular symptoms ","I WAS WONDERING I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH EARS AND ALLERGIES, BUT ALSO, I WAS EXERCISING ALLOT AND THEN NOTICED I HAVE HAD OFF BALANCE FEELINGS LIKE A MOTION THING GOING ON, THERE IS ALSO A FLUTTER IN MY CHEST AT TIMES IS THIS RELATED TO HEART, EARS OR COULD I HAVE AN INFECTION FROM SOMETHING? I FEEL OK MOST OF THE TIME BUT THIS COMES AND GOES." -242059,Is psych treatment required for the medical history?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your problem you seem to have lot of functional problems, the thyroid function test is given here is incomplete some parameters are missing TSH shows here does not give the clue of any thyroid dysfunction, you have to take the anti psychiatric drug according to the dosage suggested by your psychiatrist, this is very much important for you, if have some problem regarding the medicine you can discus this with your doctor, hope this information helps you, have nice day. ","Hi, I was in an EF-5 tornado last May and living in hotels and temporary housing ever since. I was also recently diagnosed with extremely low thyroid (TSH of 84) and low proegesterone. I have anxiety issues, brain fog and overwhelm that I have been handling with low dosage of Xanax (.5) once a day or every few days depending on traffic, etc. I also have a service dog who helps with claustrophobia but I don't need him most of the time anymore. I met briefly with a psychiatrist who wants to put me on Celexa but I am not depressed and Lexapro gave me terrible insomnia and the first night I took the Celexa it woke me up at 5 a,m. I don't abuse Xanax or rely on it too much; should I stop using it at all and go on Celexa instead? I don't want sexual side effects or insomnia. I have no problems just using Xanax when I need to and not taking it when I don't. Thanks so much!" -46268,"Hole at the center of the area where bitten by something, painful to touch. What is it ?","Hi! Welcome to HCM! The diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) must be based on the proper constellation of clinical findings and laboratory evidence. Patients with SLE may present with any combination of clinical features and serologic evidence of lupus.a patient is classified as having SLE if the patient has biopsy-proven lupus nephritis with ANA or anti-dsDNA antibodies or if the patient satisfies 4 of the diagnostic criteria , including at least 1 clinical and 1 immunologic criterion. you have a malar rash you can get the immunological tests done like ANA or anti-dsDNA antibodies and if they are positive,then diagnosis can be confirmed. hope this will help you! Take care! ","I have an asymptamatic rash under my right eye, my doctor diagnosed me with SLE because my liver enzymes were up, but I had been drinking 2 days before the blood test was done. Could this be a mistaken diagnosis? I have no other symptoms and again, the red mark is only on one side of my face and doesnt hurt and it periodically gets smaller but comes back to its original size." -235854,What is the dosage of Clonazepam?,"In my opinion, It is a part of chemical disturbance in the brain. Hence, u would need certain medication like Olanzapine at low dose. Before that, make sure blood sugar ,lipid and ECG tests are within the normal limits. ","good afternoon , I wanted to ask a simple question I might have to go through therapy, I grew up in a abusive home, my father was a abusive person, my father was never there for me, I mostly on my own I get paranoid easily , and my mood be switching , once I find someone I care too much for them , but then is like well things happen . I always feeling alone, and I most of the time have negative thought flowing trough my head, the other thing is I can be doing something and I have to voices one telling me to do something wrong , for example if I have a cup on my hand something telling me to throw that cup a someone , I know this is not normal so I need help. thanks" -238108,Suggest treatment for OCD,Hi.i understand your concern Depression can be treated with medicine s and councelling. Councelling means psychotherapy. CBT means cognitive behaviour therapy is the choice in mild depression now a days.As you are in banglore so you can go to good institutions like NIMHANS .it can be treated with medicine like combination of the SSRI and benzodiazapine. But take it accroding to your doctors advise. So consult and get help. Early treatment will bring fast and better recovery. Get well soon. Happy to help you further. Thank you. ,"Dear Sir/madam, I want a counselling as i feel i suffer from severe problems of depression or i dont know what do i suffer from. i hail from tamilnad and presently working in bangalore. do i have to consult a general physician and then come to u or can directly visit u." -48986,Should a cardiologist be consulted for low heart rate while on a blood thinning medication?,"Hi, Pacemaker won't cause elevation of blood pressure. Elevation of blood pressure may be due to salt intake or insufficient anti-hypertensive drug intake or secondary hypertension. So please consult your cardiologist/ physician they will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ","I have a pacemaker and ICD as the result of VT that occurred after a period of magnesium depletion. I ordinarily have had low to normal bp— the envy of most. But now I record bp of 140/90 occasionally. Can this be the result of my pacemaker? The doc originally thought I had sick sinus syndrom and installed a pacemaker. But when I had my second VT, the pacer captured the information and revealed I needed a ICD. I also underwent a successful ablation. I’m not convinced I now need the pm especially since I my EP said I DONT have sss." -113802,What are the symptoms of lupus?,"Dear becky, i went through your query. I am a bit concerned about your diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. As we know, plaquenil is not the first drug of choice for Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is a very mild drug when it comes to RA and i doubt it will be able to control your RA as a single drug alone. Maybe you had Lupus since the beginning as it is a very close mimic to RA. These rashes which are triggered in the sun are a common sign in Lupus, it is known as Photosenstivity. I am not sure if your ANA was done initially. You can check your ANA and ENA Profile once if it hasnt been done. Try using a good sunscreen if the Protecting Factor of more than 50. I hope the information was useful ",I have been taking plaquenil for 1 1/2 yrs now for RA. Last summer I had to wear a hat due to blistering on the scalp. This spring a hat also as the sun became hotter in the south where I live but also have developed pimple like rash on my face and chest and I don't get out in the sun except for small trips around town when needed. Is this a concern or could I possibly have lupus also. Becky from Alabama -33871,Will it be possible to conceive having bulky uterus and only one Fallopian tube?,"Hi,If your other tube is patent and normal then your chances of getting pregnant naturally decrease by half as you only have one healthy Fallopian tube. If the remaining Fallopian tube is unhealthy it will increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Yes you can get pregnant on a bulky uterus. Yes you can get pregnant with IUI.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ","Dear Doctor, 36 y, Married before 2 years. I have done my laparotomy surgery on 28th feb 2014 & removed my left side fallopian tube due to hydrosalphinx & bowel adhesions (My bowel abnormally short in birth. It was 2 1/2 feet s only)So After surgery I have done Ultra sound scan & another doc said that uterus is bulky. Dear Doctor, I have few questions,1. I have only one fallopian tube. Also Uterus is bulky. Can I get pregnant thro IUI?2. Hope my right side tube is clear now. No Hydrosalphinx. Possible 2 get ectopic pregnancy due to any reason? Regards Shamini" -8064,Is it advisable to eat before you workout?,"Hello. Usually, food is recommended to consume 2 to 3 hours before a workout. If workout will start in less than two hours, should consume easy to digest carbohydrates and protein such as protein smoothies, whole grains or oatmeal. If it will start in less than an hour, then Greek yogurt, piece of fruit such as banana, apple, orange. ","Hello doctor, Should I always eat before workout? Why is it good to eat before you work out? What should I have?" -175962,How can an occipital ache with bruising due to trauma be treated?,"Bulging disc can compress the surrounding nerve root. This can occur even after injection therapy. Such nerve root compression can produce tingling and pain. If S1 root is compressed, it will definitely produce symptoms in your foot. ","I had nerve block on S1 and I believe L4. I have bulging discs that are blocking the nerve. the back seems some better still lets me know it s there but I am having pain, tingling and burning in the left foot which is the side I had blocks on. I had a echo and ABI done on my legs several months ago because of the foot pain but nothing found. Can this be coming from my back or do I have something is going on.." -104932,Suggest treatment for paraseptal emphysema,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely in your case because your symptoms are more after eating. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in esophagus and cause symptoms of chest pain, chest pressure, tightness etc.So take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination twice daily before food.Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.Avoid hot and spicy food. Go for walking after meals.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.No need to worry for heart attack.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",yesterday after eating some cereal my chest began to hurt really bad it started in my left side all the way down to my breast..now every time i eat or swallow food or water burp or even laugh it hurts alot..it keeps comming no matter what i do it feels like some pressure or some ones squeezing my throat bad im only 18 can it be a heartattack sign? -189551,"Prostate cancer in remission. ED because of steroid injection. Is it safe to take Prostate, Triple Action Virility?","Hi and welcome to HCM.It can be both,but primary vertebral cancers are very rare and tumors in spine are usually metastasis from prostate, lung or liver cancers. So if you dont already have verified some cancer it will probaly be TB lesion. Check your blood for TB and repeat MRI in 6 months and see is there progression in size of it.Wish you good health. ","MRI FEATURES OF DIFFUSE AND MULTIFOCAL ALTERED MARROW SIGNAL INTENSITY LESIONS IN MULTIPLE VERTEBRAE WITH PARTIAL COLLAPSE D5, D9, L2 AND L4 VERTEBRAL BODIES WITH SUBTLE IMPINGMENT ON THE SPINAL CORD AT D5 AND D9 VERTEBRAL LEVEL AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, SUGGESTIVE OF MARROW INFILTRATIVE LESION. HOW TO GO ABOUT IT WHERE FOR CANCER OR TB?" -183853,How to reduce creatinine levels in a diabetic having thyroid cancer?,I am sure that shallaki is the cause of swelling of the right hand and the feet.I recommend you to go to the doctor( reumatolog) and make some lab analysis to exclude reumatic origin. ,A few months ago my father (76) who was diagnosed with the brain cancer and was adviced by one doctor to take sallaki (bigger dosage) and liv.52. His his walking and speaking capacitiy has improved a lot but recently his right hand and feet are swollen. Is it possible that toxins started going out of the body? My father doesn t take much water and could it be the reason for swelling. What would you recommend? Thank you (I apologize for my poor English) -126362,Why do I get sharp pain on the left of the navel which when massaged leads to farting ?,"Hi Gretings from health care magic The severe pain on left side of stomach can be due to ureteric stone. please go for USG of whole abdomen. Take light diet, drink sufficient and plenty of water. Thank you ",I have been feeling pain in my left area of my stomach for almost 3 days.It feels as if my intestine is twisted somewhere in there.I also can feel a pulse at that area.Why? -220534,"Wisdom tooth extraction, IV insertion, lump on vein, bruised, scar tissue, hematoma. What is going on?","Hi, Thanks for asking the query, For succesful placement of Dental implants the periodontium and the supporting structures like gums, alveolar bone should be healthy. Pain after implant placement is due to gingivitis, periodontitis, gingival recession, alveolar bone loss. I would suggest you to visit to Dentist and get a checkup done. If there is bone loss flap surgery has to be performed. You maintain a good oral hygiene. Avoid eating hot and spicy foodstuffs. Use chlorhexidine mouthwash gargles twice daily. Hope this helps out. Regards... ","I went to the dentist 2 days ago due to pain/itching in the gums between my implant and molar. The onset of the pain was 3 days prior to my appointment. The implant was done 2 years ago and I had this same pain at one point during the process for which the dentist prescribed an antibiotic and it resolved. The night before my appointment, I noticed my gums were painful in my entire mouth (something I've never experienced). The morning of my appt, my gums were so painful that I mentioned I wanted to forgo the routine cleaning I was to have in addition to having my dentist check the gum pain at my implant. My x-ray proved no infection at the implant and I had the cleaning. I have very little plaque buildup and take very good care of my teeth regularly. My dentist mentioned enamel wear due to bruxism but didn't feel it necessary to prescribe a splint. Since the exam and cleaning 2 days ago, my gums are so painful that brushing and flossing are very painful as well as eating. I woke from sleep at 2 am and my gums were extremely painful and it was excruciating to clench my teeth together. The teeth pain was a new symptom. In the 2 hours that I've been awake, the tooth pain has greatly subsided, but the gum pain remains. Also, my submanibular lymph nodes on both sides are very tender. I see no rash or discoloration in my gums/mouth. One last comment: I consumed about 10-15 sugar-free mints the evening prior to my dentist appt. I had never had them before. I'm wondering if the sudden whole-mouth gum pain could be an allergic reaction to them. Thank you for your help." -213232,What causes bad taste in mouth after teeth removal?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain, and swelling could be because of the gum infection over the wisdom tooth (pericoronal infection leading to space infection).Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule the amount of space present for the tooth to erupt if space is there for the tooth to erupt then the gum covering over the wisdom tooth can be removed.If the space is not available then you have to get the wisdom tooth removed. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care. ",I started feeling spasms on my left jaw and was a little swollen but then I also started feeling a very discomforting feeling on my left temple I feel like movement that comes and goes and recently felt that same feeling in my torta and chest it happens everyday for the past month and a half there are times where I feel it get worse I been feeling very tired and feel like I can't concentrate on my daily duties . -132899,Suggest treatment for nasal allergy,"Hello,Montelukast is NOT a steroid and there is a lot of evidence that it helps with airway inflammation. You should take it as advised by your Physician, however, the initial treatment duration is anywhere between 6 weeks to 3 months depending on the allergen sensitivities (if there are any).In your case, it would be advisable to take it during the pollen season only provided your asthma is otherwise well controlled at other times.Best Wishes. ","hi doctor, I am an asthmetic patient. Actually I have ellergy from pollen. So every year particularly in the month of april I suffered from asthma. and I need to have steroid. This year now I am having Montek AB. So, I just want to ask that is it a steriod?? How long should I take it??Is there any side effects if I take for a month regularly??" -7847,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -52126,What is the treatment for Blood Pressure?,"hello thanks for posting here. The CVA she had is due to internal carotid artery disease she is having. So you have to treat the cause. So the options are a carotid angioplasty or carotid endarterectomy. I cannot comment why carotid artery angioplasty is not offered as an option to her. May be her carotid disease is quite severe and diffuse. So please enquire about feasibility of angioplasty which is comparatively a safer and comfortable procedure. If not feasible, then you can go ahead with carotid endarterectomy. she will do well after that. there is no contraindication to perform carotid endarterectomy in a patient with hypertension.thank you. ","Hello sir,dis s dr..rajkumari.my mom had an attack of cva 2 wks back.nw she recovered from dat.we did carotid doppler it shows there s >70% stenosis of ICA. she s 50yrs old she is hypertensive on treatment but not a diabetic.can we go for carotid endarterectomy for dis" -240260,What causes depression after the finance s death?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicMDMA could lead depersonalization-derealization. In that case, you need help of low dose antipsychotic drugs or mood stabilizer like lamotrigine. These drugs are not available over the counter, so you need prescription by a physician or psychiatrist. Better to consult a psychiatrist for treatment. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks ",Can anyone help with the 3rd stage of mdma my mind feel lost and some moments dont even know why im here its as if im watching my life go by and im not participateing in it I have a famy and really could use the advice on how to get better am I stuck empty minded or will I get better -109708,Is Macrobid 100mg the right medicine for bronchitis?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of heart failure is more in her case. She is having breathing difficulty in night (in supine) position with heaviness in chest, these are classical symptoms of orthopnea. And orthopnea is seen in heart failure. She is also having diabetes and low blood pressure, so better to first get done ecg and 2d echo for the diagnosis of heart failure. She may need diuretics and cardiac inotropic drugs. So better to first rule out heart diseases in her case. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. ","Hi, my mother is unable to breathe properly. It has been happening for a few hours or so. She is trying to sleep but keeps waking up due to this problem.She says that her chest feels heavy and she is unable to breathe. She is breathing heavily. She is almost 50 years of age, has diabetes. Today her pressure was low.It was 108 and 68. She is sleeping now but is not breathing normally. I haven t tried anything yet. So please give me your advice." -172243,"What causes the feeling of disorientation, dizziness and forehead pain?","Hello!Welcome on Ask a Doctor service!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve, possible ulnar nerve compression. For this reason, I recommend performing nerve conduction studies to exclude this possibility. Hope to have been helpful!Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri ","My right arm goes to sleep frequently. After I awoke this AM and was reading in bed when the whole arm got numb and tingling and any change of position did nothing to reduce the sensation. I got up and dressed and it went away. Later in the day, I was driving my car and the pain and tingling sensation returned. After a while the arm returned to normal." -148786,Why do I have high hemoglobin level and hematocrit level as shown on blood work?,"hi, it all depends on which kind of surgery is there. major surgery or minor and on which part. but if urgent then just increase the dose of your antihypertensive drug to control your blood pressure or add another medicine. just go through surgery and then back with your normal dose. consult your anesthtist and control your blood pressure and go through surgery. its not a big deal. dont worry.thanks for using health care magic. ",What is a safe blood pressure level for surgery. I am on pills for the blood pressure and at home my readings are 138 over 80 but today for the pre-op appointment it went up to 150 over 80. The pills are doing there job and this is the second time I am trying to have this surgery so it is important for my health to get it done. -72769,Suggest treatment for low sperm count,"yes do continue overall g. these tablets are given to programme your cycle before IVF. chances of conception are low if you had been taking ovral. Dr. Prerna Gupta MBBS (AIIMS), MD (AIIMS), (Gold Medalist)DNB, MNAMS, MRCOG (UK)Commonwealth Fellow in Reproductive Medicine (BCRM, UK) ",Hi. I will b undergoing ivf soon. Had heteroscopy done recently on my 11th day. Been taking ovarl g & other tablets fr vitamins & calcium. Today is my 16th day and i had spotting which dint last long. Should i continue ovral g ? Is there a chance for pregnancy? Pls advice. Thnx n advance -65708,Are low platelets and stomach ache symptoms of dengue?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern for your son.If your son has received all the vaccines up to age of 2 year, he should have received 2 shots of measles which will give adequate immunity with efficacy of 95%. This means chances of having measles is very less. Over and above, its extremely rare to have measles without fever.The rash on the forehead should be due to some other reason like sun burn, seborrhic dermatitis or something else. Cough and running nose may be due to some viral infection or allergy.Hope this will be helpful.Please let me know if you have any further questions.Take care. ","WWW.WWWW.WW think my son is infected with measles. He is 2 year 8 months old now. He's received all required immunizations up till he is 2 years old, and then when he is about 2 year and 2 months old, we moved from USA to Indonesia.This morning when I picked him up from his pre-school, I found red blotchy skin on his forehead. I suspected that he got measles after learning that the symptoms also include runny nose and cough, which is what my son has been dealing with these past few days, but he doesn't have fever. Should I go to doctor immediately?" -227005,What does patches on penis after intercourse indicate?,"hellothank you for trusting HCMDear since when you're suffering from penile discharge??what is the colour and odor of discharge. it may be caused by infection like balanitis, gonorrhea or prostatitis etc.. please collect discharge and sent for microscopy and culture. please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.take care ","HI, i am facing a problem with penile discharge since long time. I didn't had any sexual contacts, but i had used antibiotics ... that might be the reason according to me. If i clean with water everyday while bathing then no problem, if i stop cleaning then the discharge is happening with some rashes and itching. Please help me out.. how to get out of this problem. I had consulted doctors and they gave me some creams... i have used those... but no proper result. Please reply for the same." -240418,Suggest treatment for anxiety and depression,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Please understand the fact that the fear of sudden death is worrying everyone of this world. Everyone fear death, worry about diseases and unhappy future happenings.Then, tell me, how are they living normally? How are they able to live peacefully? The answer is based on their attitude. Those who have the right attitude, has the right behavior. Bad habits and bad attitudes are always a boost to anxiety. Kill both of them and live happy.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",hello i am 31 year old male i am at the moment on trt inject 1ml biweekly i also take hydoxyzin50mg 3 times a day and mirtazapine30 mg at bed time .i am a full fledged STONER i smoke about 7 grams a week of high grade buds. Now i have always smoked weed but i started to have major panic attacks and insomnia so the doctor gave me the other meds. my question is when do i go to the E R today my panic attacks would not stop i can not get the fear of sudden death out my mind because my sister had the same type of problem with panic attacks but it was her heart. she was obese. i am 6 4 280 please help YYYY@YYYY -215630,How to cure pain in gum around the wisdom tooth due to cut?,"Hi Sir,When a patient with similar problem like yours visits my clinic, I will first check the integrity of the remaining root.I will examine clinically and take X-ray.If your remaining root is not mobile and atleast very little amount of tooth structure is remaining we can save the tooth by doing Root canal treatment, then place a screw like structure inside the root which will be projecting above the gums.Using tooth filling material we can artificially build tooth shape.Then place a strong cap over this. But if your root is in bad condition, remove it.It costs from Rs.200 to Rs.1000 depending on which tooth and the difficulty in extraction.Then replace the extracted area with artificial tooth soon to prevent the adjacent teeth from moving into the extraction space.Hope your query is answered.Please dont heditate to contact me for further doubts.Happy to answer you. ","good morning, I am 37 year old having problem in my teeth.20 years back I had pain in my teeth during my examination perriod . doctor suggested me for RCT and given NISE tablet. After taking tablet my pain get subside, and later on that start to break in particles without much pain. so it was ignored. but now only root is left without to much pain. should i go to doctor for complete removal of it. what will be expected cost. I do not take tobacco,smoking or beetle leaf" -96096,What causes lumps on the neck and stomach?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged cervical lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Healthy 56 y/o female 5'3"" 117 lbs I noticed a protruting lump at the R sternoclavicle area about 1 month ago. I seem to have some pressure pains at the location and at time along the underneath side of the clavicle, sometimes worse than other times. Size is about 1/2 a golf ball. The Pains seems worse after sleeping on my right side.I do exercise and push and lift weights at the gym now for several years. I am wondering if the SCJ in inflammed causing the protrution and discomfort. I am without medical insurance and financially not doing well. I been searching and reading and studying on line. I have no apparent injury though I assume pushing weights could aggravate the area. I have full ROM. I wonder if the scj could be arthritic. I doubt tumors..no history of tumors or cancer in any family history. what do you suggest. Thank you" -11781,My chest X-ray shows enlarged heart due to cocaine use. Will it get better?,"Hello. Your reports are showing mild LV dysfunction (left ventricle) with no lung disease (attachment removed to protect patient identity). LV dysfunction is likely to be related to drug abuse. Still, it will be useful if you provide your ECG and echo cardiography report. If you stop taking these drugs and take medicines as suggested your symptoms are likely to improve. Duration of improvement varies with each patient depending upon the damage to the heart and compliance of the patient to the prescribed medications. ","Hello doctor, I was taking cocaine and alcohol once a week for 20 years. On the first of this year, I started getting a cough and breathlessness. I continue to do my binge until four weeks ago when I was diagnosed with mild left ventricle dysfunction. I then had a chest CT scan and lungs come back clear. I had an X-ray another day, and I have got an enlarged heart. I have no family history of heart problems. I know this is done through cocaine. I have been clean for four weeks, but I am still experiencing breathlessness. Can you please tell me if this can get better? If so how long does it take? Because I have no improvement and I have been working out too for the last four weeks." -84397,Suggest medication for hardness and pain at the center of stomach,"Hi,Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease.Advice for fatty liver:- abstinence from ""Alcohol"" - LOW fat diet should be followed, AVOID junk food and beverages- decreased oil consumption (oily food)- NO red meat- green vegetables should be ingested daily- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- reduce weight if overweight/obese- ""recheck liver enzymes after 12 to 24 weeks"" and/or ultrasound.Any further questions are welcome. Hope I have answered your concern. Wish you good health.Regards,Dr. Tayyab Malik ","Hello, my husband has an enlarged liver with inflamed tissue and many, many fatty cysts. His gall bladder was removed and was very diseased. His body had walled it off. He also recently had a biopsy of his prostate and that tissue is inflamed. He has a lot of digestive trouble too. His SED rate is 3 times the normal rate. Any ideas?" -127370,"Suffering from abdominal pain, vomiting and dizziness during pregnancy","You probably mean ""jaundice"". An elevated SGPT means that your liver is not working properly, but not enough explanation can be given unless the results of the entire liver profile are given. The chance of jaundice happening is more dependent on what your bilirubin level is instead. ",My sgpt report is 84.2 than what is the possibility of jaundice? -12525,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -211027,Suggest diet for an infant,Albendazole can be used freely in any child above the age of 1 year as there are no serious safety issues. Each of your children will need 10 ml once. ,"Hi, both my 2 yr daughter and my 3 and a half yr son are due for the regular deworming (& Vit. A). i have just procured Albendazole, for them, but have noticed that the enclosed info sheet contains a precaution that the drug has not been studied in children under 6 yrs of age. what should i do? Is there a more suitable drug for their age?" -178737,Is there any treatment for fibromuscular dysplasia of internal carotid artery?,"This sensation is mainly due toneuritis. Synthetic fabric ma induce allergic reaction. Stop using such fabrics, use soft cotten fabric. Take neurobionfort tablet daily. If it is dry skin then use good body lotion. ",At night I am getting a pins and needles sensation. At first it was just on the ab and back but now I am experiencing it on my upper arms and legs. Certain fabrics seem to irritate it more. . Coolness lessons the feelings. In order to sleep I have to distract my mind by concentrating on other things. I have noticed it some other years but never as bad as this winter. there is no pain except a burning that some times i think is the pricking feeling. it is such now i can no longer ignore. -37267,"Undergone two miscarriages, willing to conceive.Irregular periods, developed endometrioma. Reports normal. Suggest TB treatment or IUI","Hi, You had 2 abortions 5 yrs back and that too in very early gestational period . you need complete evaluation that will include hormonal status, endometrial biopsy, hystero salpingo gram to see tubal patency . as you mentioned of TB ,it should be ruled out or if present treatment to be taken. T O R C H test needed to rule out any infection that need to be treated . Husband also needs evaluation . please attend an infertility clinic and discuss with your doctor ",36 F .... had 2 miscarriages ( threatened abortion ) in 2007 - 8 .in 8 & 7 week respectively.. featus suffered bradycardia ... didnt concieve since then ... irregular periods ..developed endometrioma (3.4) ..........EB PCR +ve ..... montuk skin test 20mm ... all other reports normal.... some suggest TB treatment & other docs suggest iui ... confused ...wish to concieve but no miscarriage .... ned professionally medical help. -34620,Will Ova-mit help to get pregnant after miscarriage?,"Hi,What is your age and BMI ?How long you have been married?Are your periods regular?Some women do not have natural ovulation. Ovamit is given to them to bring about ovulation. Ovulation occurs 5-10 days after completing the course of Ovamit. So it is important to have sex with your husband during the 5-10 days after completing the course of Ovamit.It is important to have serial follicular ultrasound during this treatment to make sure that ovulation occurs. Sometimes there may be excessive follicles growing or there may not be any response. Even these problems can be detected by ultrasound.Since your doctor has started you on Ovamit, I presume that baseline infertility investigations are normal ( hormone test and fallopian tube patency test for you and semen analysis for your husband ).To increase your chances of conception you both should maintain normal BMI, quit smoking ( if you're a smoker) and have intercourse at least three times in a week.If you have any further concerns do contact me through Healthcare Magic. ",Hi i had a misscarry april this year. since then i been trying to get present. resently i when to see a my doctor. he advice me to use ova-mit. My question is will i get pregant if i have sex with my partner during the 5 days using the ova-mit.Thanks -183521,Could suspicions of adenocarcinoma of the endometrium be missed during the previous USG scan?,welcome to hcm ...there is diagnosis of adenocarcinoma prostate but the testicles are normal as per age of the patient if you have any further query you can again visit this site .i would be happy to help you ,"Microscopic Description Bilateral orchidectomy: Bilateral unremarkable testicular parenchyma for age. Both epididymis are unremarkable. Prostate chips: Conventional prostatic adenocarcinoma. Modified Gleason score : 4+5 =9 (WHO classification 2016) Grade group V. On immunohistochemistry, tumour cells are positive for AMACR." -42112,Suggest permanent solution for hair regrowth,first u have to consult local dermatologist/ tricologist ... they ll asses the type and grade of hair loss and prescribe suitable prescription... ,"Hii..i am 25 yrs old male (Weight 61 kg and height 5 ft 7 inches)...i had very thick hair...but 8 months back, I came to switzerland..since then I started loosing hair regularly and now my hair is very thin.....should I use Mintop to stop hair fall and to grow hair?? if yes..what will be the percentage ? Or is there any other permanent solution which helps to grow my hair and hair can get thicker ?" -233832,Suggest medicines for pain below the umblicus and flank,"Yes. The bladder has been used to pushing very hard due to the large prostate. Now that the prostate is less enlarged from the button, the bladder has to retrain itself to function. The urgency should subside in 4-6 weeks. Please rate 5 stars! I strive to provide you with the best answer possible! ","Hi,I had the TURP button procedure 5 weeks ago. Every hour or hour and a half max. during the day I get a sudden urgent urge to urinate. When this occurs I have about maybe 10 seconds max. to void or be very embarrassed!. My stream is strong and fast but the volume is no greater than pre-op. Is this normal ? If so when can I expect this urgency to void to normalize and begin gaining some volume? or am I having an issue ? Thank you ." -117078,What does recurrent pain in the upper abdomen after gallbladder removal mean?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per my clinical experience, your son can be having different possible conditions which can present as stomach pain and vomiting as - gastritis - indigestion - appendix inflammation - mesenteric Lymphadenitis - recurrent intestine infection - gall bladder, biliary drainage system derangement - others To find out the underlying cause, I recommend basic lab tests with CT scan of abdomen & pelvis during the period of acute pain episode. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ","My son is 16, he has had on and off stomach pain for the last year. He also throws up in the morning and once he does he feels better. Today he says he has middle to right side pain and is very tired. Our general practitioner has proscribed him antibiotics. And his pediatrician in the past just told us to take antacids. Could this be his appendix or gallbladder? Look forward to hearing back from you. Thank you, JT" -244154,"Waking up from sleep with dizziness, anxiety, bloated stomach. Wants to do colonoscopy. History of stress, anger, depression. Treatment?","hi..I don't know what you mean by 'different personality', but I feel you are finding yourself lonely..and loneliness hath no cure unless you are supplemented by some people..so look for them in your life..and please visit a counselor if you feel very disturbed..thanks..have a healthy life.. ","hi doc i m a 20 yrs old boy doing my WWW.WWWW.WW course.i m worring about my different personality.my problems are and others.sometimes i can t talk to others.and also i have lot s problems.i don t have parents,so i m living with my relatives.i need ur guide to move my life.plz give me a reply to my letter." -141623,What causes throbbing pulsating back pain post delivery?,"As for the disc ,probably disectomy (surgical removal) may be indicated. You must have another xray for lower spine with both hips to determine extent of any injury to hip.diarrhea may not be related to it but should be treated by physician as an independent problem.Your spine and hip surgeon should review your case again ","Hello....I had a major MVA a few months ago and was rearended by a semi. My MRI showed hernaited disks in L4/5 and L5/S1. It also determined severe degenerative disk disease in these same areas. Cortisone and PT has done nothing to alliviate the pain throughout my hip joints and severe back pain around the sacrum. I've also experienced severe weakness and tingling in my legs consistently. To make a bad situation worse, my right leg gave out on me 2 weeks ago as I was decending the stairs and I landed solidly at on the sacrum and to the left, with a huge bruise extending to the left hip. It's quite impressive and I will be having another MRI to determine if there bas been further damage to the disks. My question is this: since this second fall I have been having extreme diarrhea several times a day and extreme gas that has been very painful. Could there be additional damage as a result of the fall or am I just going through a particularly unlucky several months? Thank you for your time...." -239502,Why do I feel very unhygienic to touch other's belongings?,"HI, thanks for the query. As such no drug is entirely safe in pregnancy & both mirtazapine (rameron) & bupropion (welbutrin) are no exception. Both fall under FDA category C i.e. to be used only if benefit outweights the risk. Hence you should consult your Psychiatrist & your Ob/Gynac doctor before continuing these medications. Secondly, considering your symptom profile; welbutrin is not a good choice as welbutrin itself causes flare up of anxiety & panic attacks. Single drug use Mirtazapine between dose 15-45mg per day (all dose taken at night) is an excellent anxiolytic & will take care of all your symptoms. As you are preganant & wont be safe to use SOS anxiolytic like clonazepam, etizolam; hecne also consult a Psychologist to learn relaxation exercise, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) where you will learn exposure & response prevention (ERP), autogenic relaxation training etc. Supplement all of this with yoga & pranayam & you will soon get well. Good Luck ",I am 42 and am 6 weeks pregnant. I was on Citalopram HBR 40 MG but stopped when my therapist put me on Remeron 15mg and Wellbutrin 300mg for depression and anxiety. I stopped celexa one day and started the wellbutrin the next. I was told to stop the wellbutrin and remeron the day I found out I was pregnant which was last week. I am so tired but when I go to bed in the evenings I seem to panic and get up and pace. I finally fall asleep on the couch in an upright position. Even then it is only for a few hours. I desperately need help with known what to do to sleep and to go back on my meds. My husband said if he would have known this we would have never tried for another one. We have a 3.5 little girl. I have to stay busy during the day so that I am not crying all day and I panic when there is nothing to do. -142990,"Could chronic back pain, diarrhea, nausea, cough and spots on skin indicate the symptoms of lung cancer?","Hi,I have read your query.This hydroco/apap can cause shallow breathing, slow heartbeat,confusion, seizure (convulsions);damage your liver so please avoid it . You can take tramadol in place of it but always by discussing it with your doctor.Never take any medicine without discussing it with your doctor.I hope you have get your answer.Thanks.Dr.Singh. ","i have been in agony from neck pain radiating from neck down shoulder to elbow. Dx neck spurs and lower back pain. I have an old hydrocod/apap 7.5/750 mg (3/3/03 date). I know it is not recommended, but is there a danger in taking one at bedrime tonight. Last night only got 2 1/2 hours sleep. thank you" -166543,What causes calf pain on bending the leg?,You need to do warm up before exercise. Apply hot packs. Drink 1 to 2 litres of water daily. Drink Electrolyte rich fluids during exercise like Gatorade. Do regular muscle stretching. ,"i am a 38 year old male, 6 2 203lbs, pretty active but nothing that is over exerting, i was woken up sunday morning by both my calves cramping, the cramps lasted for about a minute maybe a little longer, but now both my ankles and feet are swollen, ive had a ton of cramps in my calves throughout my life,but never both at the same time,never for that long,and none of them were ever followed by swelling. i must admit im concerned, actually thats an understatment, i am stressed about his, there is no pain in my feet or ankle, but my calves and both achilles and hamstrings are very very swore. am i doomed? should i write my will out like right now?" -254260,Will antibiotics for strep throat interfere the birth control?,"Hello,Menstrual pattern disruptions are a common finding while using hormone contraception. Your description of symptoms, however, calls for further evaluation. I would suggest proper clinical assessment by an expert, blood counts, urinalysis, pregnancy test and a sonogram of the pelvis preferably through the transvaginal route. Coagulation profile also needed. If pregnancy is excluded, cysts of the ovary have to be looking for. Styptics help in controlling the spotting. Infections, if any, have to be attended to. Antispasmodic medication helps to relieve the pain.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Shanti Vennam ",I m on birth control (the one you get put in your arm) and lately ive been having weird stuff happening to my body. One time (just a few weeks ago) i had my period for 3 weeks straight. i havent been bleeding since really. ever since my period ive been having brown discharge. some times a reddish light brown color thats really thick. i noticed small pimple like bumps appearing around my areola. i constantly have pains in my uterus area. the pain sometimes gets bad to the point it sends sharp pains through my lower back. the doctors here are to dumb to figure out whats wrong. any advise? -48558,What causes elevation in triglyceride level when on treatment for cholesterol?,"Hello!Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to gastro-esophageal reflux or a metabolic disorder. A cardiac arrhythmia can not be excluded either. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: - a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound- complete blood count for anemia- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction. An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring would help investigate for possible cardiac arrhythmia. In the meantime, I recommend avoiding caffeine intake and eat in small portions, frequently during the day, in order to avoid large meals. Hope to have been helpful!I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!Kind regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","57 yrs old great health female, single, divorced. Very fit & health consciouse. Do not drink or smoke. Currently have no health insurance (working on it) as a consultant. Been experiencing bad thumping, heating beating every night from 7 pm until next morning. Sometimes it starts earlier and never stops. Gets worse around 11 pm so unable to sleep as so loud. When I do manage to get a little sleep, it wakes me up with same thing at 4 am and cannot get back to sleep. It also happens during the day. I have no anxiety, and min stress, and highly allergic to medications. Was taking 5mg claritin but too strong. I also have bad ear infections, but unalble to take steriods or antibodicts. This has been ongoing for a year and getting worse and happening every day now. I have gone thru menopause at 53, but possibly still part of it. The only thing I can take is Childrens Benedryl 1 tsp. Sometimes it is skips beats. I suspect food allergies; however, even if I eat nothing, still does it. Worse after eating within a 2 hr period. I have low blood pressure; however high cholestrol as very genic in family. The feeling of a lot of adrenaline pumping, even if not working out. A lot of pressure in the chest as well. I tried bioidential hormones but could not tell any difference. Not taking anything now except B-Complex Sublingual Liquid once a day and the Benedryl if having an allergic reaction." -84402,Suggest treatment for gall bladder stones,"Hi,This is nonspecific finding and there are few possible causes. In most cases this is just benign liver cysts or hemartomas and rarely, this is sign of metastatic liver diseases. He should do CT scan or MRI scan for more precise results but if he doesn't have any liver related symptoms then he should not be worried.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health.Kindly regards,Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ","my friend didn't get her period so she went to the doctor to do an echography, she just knew she has a spot on the liver, the doctor ask her to do a scanner.what do u think about this spot? and what are the cause of having this spot." -118254,Suggest treatment for pelvic pain,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Stop smoking as the first part of the treatment. The cause of the pain in the stomach- feeling sick in the stomach and headache along with other symptoms of backache, leg pains, and feeling sleepy can be a general problem like enteric fever , or such infection. Get investigations of the blood : for CBC, thyroid, widal, sugar, urea and creatinine... Ultrasonography of the abdomen and X-ray of the chest. A general and clinical examination by the Physician can help to get a clinical diagnosis and get a proper treatment . ","i have been feeling sick to my stomach for 2 weeks now,having headaches back aches leg pains and likeing pickles alot more than ever and wanting to just sleep. I have taken a pregnancy test but it was negative but i have 2 more weeks to go before my next period and i just started smokeing what should i do?" -21581,Why is there frequent urination during night time?,"Hi. Do you have sonography of abdomen? If not, please do an ultrasound of abdomen with post-void residual urine to rule out any physical cause of UTI (urinary tract infection). As per the history, you can give tablet Levofloxacin 500 mg once daily for seven days and tablet Cranpac (Cranberry extract) twice daily for 30 days to prevent UTI. For more information consult an andrologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/andrologist ","Hi doctor, My Mother is 78 years old. She has high BP and diabetes. She takes regular tablets. She gets UTI at least once a year. She is currently complaining of a burning sensation all over the body. During the daytime, she passes very less urine. But during night time, she is going very frequently. I have uploaded her urine culture report. Please suggest." -195478,Suggest treatment for psoriasis patches on body,Hello and welcome to healthcare magicSlimmy and mucoid secretion in nose can be caused by common viral cold.This disease is self limiting and no treatment is required.You can do some help to make your baby comfortable.Keep her nose and air passage clear by using nasal bulb sucker.Application of Saline nasal drops 2 hourly can make the secertion thinner and easier to remove.Moreover give your baby more liquid diet to keep him hydratedThank you for using healthcare magic.Good luck ,"is disudrin still has side effects? i am hesitant to use it though it was prescribed by my baby s pedia. now i only use muconase spray for her clogged nose. but im a bit worried cause her mucus gets slimmy and yellowish after 5 days of using muconase. please help me what s the best medicine to give.thanks! my baby is 1year old now, weighs 8.4kg and diagnosed with pneumonia last march 20,2011 with Gods help, she recuperated after 7 days of taking chloramphenicol" -212562,Is Ibuprofen effective for tooth ache?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe tooth pain which is mainly because of residual infection in root canal area. It could be due to poor oral hygiene as well. need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit dentist and get IOPA done to check level of infection. If it is there go for root canal treatment. Take proper antibiotic course. You should do brushing and flossing twice daily. You should avoid intake of junk food. Go gargles with antiseptic mouthwash. Maintain proper oral hygiene.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","hi Doctor, Happy new year, I have been having tooth ache for over a week now, in the past 3 years, i had to remove my upper left tooth, premolar, i guess, but now, i have this excruciating pain in my lower left tooth, the pain has become unbearable, I need your urgent help, thank you" -148393,Should i be concerned about hereditary anemia?,"Low sodium cause must be found .if due to dehydration or less diet then electrolyte balance needs correction by making up these take him under care of a physician for evaluation.I/V fluids,electral powder may be tried. ","my father is 74 years old, he had been complaining of weakness and indigetion, we got his abdominal c t scan done, and everything came out clean,doctor said he is fine and just low on sodium ,is there something to worry about,although his health been improving after the treatment" -71210,Is TT injection enough after being scratched by a stray dog?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Dog bite on the face for which you have given adequate and proper treatment to your daughter. For the bite on the face which was infected for which your treating doctor has given a course of antibiotics.The wound on the face after healing as left some scar on the biting site. The face has a very rich blood supply which will fasten the process of healing and the bump will shrink in a due course of time.For the swelling, I would suggest you to apply MOMENTASONE cream over the bumps for 7-10 days it will regress the wound.Thank you. ",My lil girl was bitten on the face by a dog it got a bad infection took to hospital and treated it with antibiotics seems to be healing but still feels like bumps under her scars where she was bitten do I need to take her to see a doctor I have been putting cocoa butter on it -137467,skin infection on both legs,"Hi.. Pulmonary consolidation is a condition where there is thickening of the walls of the lung cell (alveoli) and fluid accumulation within it.. It most commonly a result of infection, a pnemonia generally.. Bilateral pulmonary consolidation would in simple terms mean a conditon following a severe infection, or following secondary infection due to low immunity state or following a chronic reactive disease.. Hope it has helped in knowing what it is... ","Hello, my mother recently passed away and her death diagnosis was Bilateral Pulmonary Consolidation. Can you please explain this in laymen's terms." -210781,What is the treatment for geographic tongue?,it indicates urinary infection.you need to consult you doctor for further treatment and culture of urine if required. ,Hi my son is 9 month old& suffering from a discontinuous fever for more than a week. His urine exam shows following things: Reaction:acidic. Protein albumin:(+);epithelial cell:(0-2);Pus cell:(7-8);granular cast:(3-4). What does it mesns? Should i worry? Plz give suggestiond. -76284,Follicular study says i have rt. ovary. Could i be pregnant?,consult a urologist and a infertility clinic as well .u need thorough checkup . ,"I'm 21 and I've been trying to get pregnant for over two years. I've tried prenatal vitamins, special positions, and just about every free/cheap method of conceiving, what should I do?" -29929,Are these small wounds on my eyelid due to heat?,Hello. For further information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hi doctor, I had Lasik in the beginning of last year. I have a dandruff issue with my hair. After a few months of surgery, occasionally I had eye itching. When I visited my doctor, he said that it is due to dandruff and asked to clean eyelid with baby shampoo. After cleaning, I used to feel relieved for some days. But today, even after cleaning, I am feeling itchy. When closely examined, I see three small wounds on my eyelid. I have shown that in white circles in the attached image. Are those due to heat? How to cure it?" -157968,How can balance in the legs be regained after a fracture?,"Hi, Floating bones are sesamoid bones, they are free floating bones under the first metatarsals (big toe). Sesamoiditis (pain & inflammation) occurs when undue pressure or stress occurs on the ball of the foot. If there is fracture it will take 4-6 weeks to heal. You can take Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for relieve from pain. Minimize your physical activity, stay at rest. Wear cushion pads, cold compress. You may need injections & other medications, get physically examined. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,      Dr. Nupur K. ","I have had chronic foot pain my whole life. Recently one of my calluses has become so painful, I can barely walk for more than 5 or 10 minutes let alone do any exercise. I saw a doctor today and he ordered an xray to rule out any fractures. I was allowed to take a peek of the pictures and what I saw, were multiple bright white shapes, that were just there not attached to anything that I can see. They are in the places I experience pain. The technician said they are floating bones . What are those? And would they have something to do with my foot pain? The doctor said he d call today if my x ray showed anything... but I d just really like to know if these floating bones are normal." -46415,"Swelling in armpit, rashes on breasts, tenderness. Is it heat rash?",Hi.itchy blitchy rash on the leg and the armpit is tinea corporis.it is a fungal infection mainly present on the waist.groins .armpits.buttocks.face.palms etc.it can be cured by antihistamine atarax 25 mg at night.use terbinafine 250 mg oral for 14 days and terbinafine ointment over the lesions.steriods decrease the itching part not the whole infection even it may increase the infection ,"Hi-I have an itchy blothy rash on my right lower leg. I have been using cortisone which helps with the itch, but the rash dosen't seem to go away. It is not scabies, or shingles (from the pictures I've seen). It is on my right leg, and I have one patch on my left under arm-closer to my back. Sorry, I do not have any money left this week, my husband is on disability, and I have a low paying job. I am sorry that I wasted your time. I did not know an answer would cost money. Best regards." -1982,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -176716,What causes pain underneath ribs on right side radiating to back?,"Hello.I understand your concern.The antibodies you have been found can cause a disorder called autonomic neuropathy .This is a rare conditions, difficult to be adiagnosed.The antybody level is not too high, but it i The dizziness , sexual disfunction may be related to this disorder. The weakness too. But the level of testosterone and vitamins D2 are not related. Anxiety is not a common symptom but it fan be explained by autonomic dysfunction.I would like to know if you have had any problems with your blood pressure and heart rhythm lately. Or bowel dysfunction. These are common symptoms of this disorder.I agree with your doctor. You shouldn't worry for the moment. The treatment with imunosupressor is not worth, because you have light symptoms. And the side effects of this therapy are severe.Hope to have been helpful.Thank you for using HCM.Best wishes Dr.Abaz ","Hi, I m a 43 year old male. I have an elevated ganglionic neuronal antibody. I was told by my neurologist not to worry about it. Should I be worried? What is normal procedure upon this finding? The antibody is .05 I have had unusual symptoms. Slight dizziness, low vitamin d2,low testosterone, arm weakness, anxiety, low libido. Are any of these conditions related to this antibody?" -3160,My 8 months old son gets constipated very easily. What shall I do?,Hello. 1. Protein calorie malnutrition. 2. Eosinophilic gastroenteritis. For further information consult an general medicine physician online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, My 8 month old son is having eczema issues since he was around 2 months old. I presume because of allergies. We have tried many things to find what causes his issues, but still have not got it to go away long term. My main concern is that he has had issues with digestion for the past few months. He gets constipated very easily and has to eat things that help to keep him from getting too uncomfortable. He has breastfed up until this point, but recently has self-weaned. He eats lots of solids and drinks diluted juice. I avoid giving him dairy since he seemed to have a bad reaction to formula very young. He had swelling in his lips when he tried yogurt for the first time. He is only 13 pounds in 8 months, which is very low. He eats great, but is still so little. He is not crawling or scooting; he sits by himself and watches everything. He sleeps what seems like more than usual. He wants to be held most of the time. He listens to you and watches you closely; he grabs things and can switch it from one hand to the other. He can put his pacifier in himself and he likes to drop things on purpose. He does not babble much at all and does not play as much as I would expect." -215398,Are accidental lip burns normal during laser treatment for gum repair?,"HiThanks for your query with HCM,It would have better if you had mentioned your age since you say it is erupting and whether the tooth is having any decay? Coming to lump it could be either periapical or periodontal abscessI would suggest you to visit your dentist for the best treatment don't delay if you want to save the toooth though it depends on the condition.Hope my answer would be helpful. ","i had a white swollen lump above my tooth that was filled with liquid ithink. i get these every once in a while usually above the same tooth. it errupted now and is all deflated. these past few days that same tooth has been feeling wiggly as well, like its getting loose" -35856,"Trying pregnancy, had laparoscopy for endometriosis. Suggestions?","welcome to HCM!if all the investigations are normal-semen ,tubes, ovulation.then don't worry u will conceive.follow the advice of ur gynaec.have patience.u will be blessed. ",I would like to know why I cant get pergnant if my husband and i have been trying for 8years this july 12 2013 i had laparoscopy for endometriosis done and my gynecologist told me that everything with me is fine i still dont understand then why i cant get pergnant i have intercorse with my husband every time i am ovulating and every other day so i know we do it frequently we already have a son he is 8years old can you please help me understand why i cant get pergnant???? -49907,I am on pacemaker. Feeling tired on walking for a while. What could be the reason?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.This is the borderline blood pressure and not an emergency to visit a doctor. However, his medicines need to be hiked and this may be done even by a general physician. So, you may visit the one. He should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. He shopuld have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. And blood pressure should be less than 140/90 mm Hg.Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according to one's capacity atleast 30 minuts a day and 5 days a week. He should avoid meat and have lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ","My friend, who has been diagnosed w/high blood pressure, has not been taking his meds regularly. Recently, after experiencing headaches and eating too much salt, he then started taking his meds. In taking his bp, the reading is 153/85. I feel he should go to the dr. now instead of waiting for an appt he has scheduled for the end of December. What is your recommendation?" -84921,"How to treat cholesterol:223,LDL:129,HDL:84,LFT's(AST:46 and ALT:99)?","Hi.Thanks for posting query at HCM.Usually ALT or AST values/ liver enzyme higher than ""two times the upper normal limit"", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease.the slight elevated values in your case maybe due to alcohol consumption.your advised to quit or keep the consumption as low as possible.hope to answer your concernregardsDr Tayyab Malik ","Hello there!I've just got my blood tests results today and it turns out that my GOT is 55, and GLT is 99. I'm 33, and i never felt my liver...I eat pretty healthy, and drink about 3 times per week wine (1-2 glasses) The rest looks like is into normal ranges...shall I be concerned?" -52999,What to do for preventing heart problems?,"Hi ThereWith palpitations we cant be completely sure that whether they are dangerous or not but as in your case you are having them since your childhood they are probably benign for you. But they they can be exhausting and bothering.I would like to put you on a trail of low dose beta blockers if you dont have any obstructive airways disease like B. ASTHMA. As that can relieve your symptoms.Another option is to go for an ""ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIGAL STUDY"" to find out the focus of origin and cause of them and then they can be ablated giving you complete releif if you are too much symptomatic.Good Luck ",I get heart palpitation since i was 14 and now i m 38. my palpitation are more often and last longer. they can last an afternoon but they will not be my dtrongest palpitations. i get very exhausted and the tip of my tongue gets tingly. is this dangerouse? -85446,Will it be safe to take Livolin forte for mild hepatomegaly?,"Thank you for posting query.increase in the level of liver enzymes(AST,ALT) reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as ""Hepatitis"". It maybe caused by viral infection, alcohol, certain drugs, autoimmune diseases, gall stones, increased iron, increased copper, increased fat in body. as most of your test negative, kindly get following done also:1. serum iron and ferritin level2. serum copper 3. autoimmune profile (ANA, anti dsDNA)advice:abstinence from ""Alcohol and drugs"" - LOW fat diet should be followed- NO red meat- vegetables should be ingested daily- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports). - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- walk 30 to 40 minutes everyday.- or swimming is alternative to walking- NO sports and NO jogging-""recheck liver enzymes after 6 to 8 weeks"".if any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","Hi i m 29yr old Male 100kg 5.7ft, few days back i started to having dark yellow urine, i started to worry i got my LFT checked following were the result bilirubin 0.8mg/dl ALT 110 AST 61 and ALP 253 and also checked for HEP A,B,C all were negative i m not a drinker but i do smoke. i also checked with the doctor he done ultrasound check on my liver, kidney, pancreas all were fine with no problem, i am still worried why is my ALT and AST level high. For the past 2 year i was talking orlistat for weight management than my alt was around 50-70 but when i stopped last month due to FDA warning that it may cause liver failure. Than my alt level came to normal level after discounting orlistat but now my alt is much higher when i was taking orlistat. could u suggest what could be the reason and what other test should i take. i also took test for UTI which was also clear. Thanks" -24065,I have itchy bumps inside the upper eyelid. What should I do?,"Hello. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They do look like chalazia, which are basically an inflammation of the oil glands in your eyelids which pour an oily substance over your eyes to prevent dryness. Sometimes they do respond to hot fomentation along with an antibiotic eye drop, but if they are there for a long time, then surgical drainage is the only option. Hope that helps. For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ","Hello doctor,I have had painful/itchy bumps on the inside of the upper eyelid on both eyes (outside corner) for over two months now. They started as red, irritated patches, and now are growths of some kind. My optometrist told me to use lubricating eye drops four times a day. It has not helped at all. What could this be and what should I do? (I am told the bumps are where my lacrimal glands are)." -159604,Can pregnancy cause knee sprains postpartum?,It could be an ulnar nerve compression. Try resting that wrist in a splint and Tab. Paracetamol for one week and if not better please consult orthopaedic surgeon and may need to undergo some x-ray and nerve studies. ,My right hand the ring finger and pinkie are tingling with some numbness and pain. I broke that wrist in November. I have used the hand to prune plants and also went on a7 mile bike ride before I noticed the symptoms. It started yesterday and then was fine when I woke up and started hurting after I was using scissors this morning -156652,What does constant hip pain and shooting pain in leg after fall mean?,"Hi, It is a cervical strain for sure. You just undergo cervical spine X-ray and you will get a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician ","I had a moving pain that started from upper stomach that moved to my left ear and ended up as a headache. Never have had it before. It had occurred twice, and the third time went the reverse, from the head down to the same left ear, and then settled in the stomach. Each time it lasted about five minutes. Then it all went away. It happened three times in August, and now I haven t felt it back again." -26630,My uncle has a wry neck which is tilted to the left side. How can he get better?,Hello. Feel free to contact me for further queries. For more information consult a physiotherapist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/physiotherapist ,"Hello doctor,My 45 year old uncle has a wry neck which is bent to the left side since more than four months now. He has seen an orthopedician and a neurologist, but they have not found a proper diagnosis or solution." -115031,What is your opinion about being prescribed Gabastar-M for neuralgia daily?,"Hi,As of date Adderall has been approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Its common side effects include insomnia, loss of appetite / weight, increased heart beats / blood pressure, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, irritability, impotency, and both physical and psychological dependence. Its withdrawal may cause unpleasant symptoms the severity of which will depend upon the average amount of drug being used / abused, amongst other variables but on the whole, they are typically less dangerous than the risks posed by continued abuse.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","Hello miss or mister doctor! I Well I have a question that can sounds stupid or dangerous, but I d like to have an answer based on proofs if it s possible. What are the side effects of adderall? Does it create a dependency? If yes, is it hard to get out from it? Thank you very much." -132805,"Suggest treatment for headache, sinus and wheezing problem","Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicSneezing and nasal discharge are normally related to allergies. Treatment would involve avoiding the allergens if they are known and the use of medication.Montelucast is effective for allergies and is also used in asthma. A topical nasal spray would also help to reduce your symptoms, examples are nasonex, nasocort, flonase, avamysYou would need a prescription from your doctor.I hope this helps ",I am suffering from asthma and allergy.I am using a inhaler which is a composition of (budesonide and formeterol).and i am having a tablet montair(MONTELUCAST+LEVOCETRIZINE). My problem is that I am suffering from sneezing and mucosal fluid.When I am having montelucast I am okay but when I stop that i am suffering.My question is that for how many days i should have montelucast and if not then is there any alternative like nasal spray. -90047,"Had vertical sleeve weight loss surgery, hysterectomy. CT scan shows cyst on liver. Feeling weak, dizzy. Advice?","Hi, you are 42 years, weighing 46 kg, after fever you had a lesion on the liver, It could be an old one or may be due to medicines you have used for fever. Till you go to gastroenterologist you can use some medicines for relief of gastric symptoms. i usually prescribe ranitidine, or omeprazole in such situation for temporary relief. Thank you. ","Hi I am a 42 year old female weighing 46kg. I had severe pain in right hand side doctor put down to a viral infection as I had pain across my back bra strap area and fever and chills which has gone away but after having xray, ultrasound and ct scan they have detected a 2 to 3 cm lesion on my liver. I am going to have mri and see a gastroenterologist week after. Have dull ache in right hand side and middle of stomach in middle of diaphragm almost like irritated stomach. I was on voltaren for shoulder bursitis then put on tramadol 50g and a norspan patch 5g which I have completely stopped since report of lesion? I have to wait two weeks for these appointments. Can anyone help me with relief I am worried as mother with 2 children.Many thanks Toni" -45969,Will using aquaphor treat rashes and red bumps in vagina?,"Hi,It seems that you might have developed drug rash. As there is itchy rash after taking mucinex DM. You take steroid in tappering dose for two weeks. And you take antihistaminics like levocetirizine till itch is relieved. Apply mild steroid cream on the skin lesions. Avoid soap during bath. You may be improved. I hope you got my answer.Thanks.Dr.Ilyas Patel MD ","I took Mucinex DM twice a day for two or three days earlier this week. For the past 3 days I have had a red rash that itches violently on my chest, lower back and thighs. Have used benadryl gel and have taken a benadryl at night ever since it started. I need to know what to do. I can't stand the itch and its starting to scare me." -74015,Prescribed Ubithene and Glycomet. Importance of tablets?,"Hi,I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) Pus cells suggest there is some infection in semen.2) Please get semen culture and sensitivity test done and take the antibiotics accordinglyLet me know if you have anymore questions.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol ",I have gone through sperm test and according to the report: 53% cells are active. 33% cells inactive. 10-12 pus cells. Ph value is alkaline. Colour is off white. These are out of 50million. I want to know about my report is it normal. Or is there any abnormality. We want to have baby. . -152287,What causes severe knee pain and noise while walking?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to chronic fatigue syndrome.I suggest to eat a healthy diet and drink a lot of liquids .I also recommend to daily exercise and avoid stress in the daily basis.I also recommend to take a multivitamin supplement. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","Hello, I have been experiencing pain in my hip, wrists, fingers and feet, major fatigue and feeling blue and heart palpitations. Went to a rheumatologist today with an RF at 26 and they said they could not diagnose me with RA. I have many of the symptoms for over 6 months and am so frustrated and upset that I cannot figure out what is wrong. They told me that I do not have RA based on the RF of 26. Please help me what to do next!!" -99950,How can this neck lump be treated?,"welcome to Health care magic.1. It looks like carbuncle / furuncle. 2.Needs medical attention.3.A surgical assistance is needed in case of pus and lumpy areas.4.Initially a course of antibiotic is given if it is resolved well and good - or else needs incision and drainage may need.5. Do not ignore, book an appointment and get treated before it gives complications.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","I've had this lump under my armpit for about 5 years now, it use to pus but hasnt recently. It has a hole in it that looks like a slit but pus hasnt came out of it for at least 2 years now but has become very embarassing and I never got it checked out! What could this be and should I be worried?" -46869,Rashes on the legs and buttocks. Rashes worse on sun exposure. Tried prednisone. Further treatment?,"Hi,Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM.After reading your query it appears to be three possibility for your condition:1. Lichen simplex chronicus: It is a simple condition of the skin where there is continuous urge to scratch the skin is present. After any injury there is urge to scratch the area during the healing. As we scratch the skin becomes thickened and then there is more tendency to scratch. It leads to a cycle of itch- scratch and itch.2. Keloid formation: Due to improper healing there is formation of elevated and progressive scar like thing which again is very itchy and sometimes painful too.3. Foreign body granuloma: It is a condition where due to deposition of foreign material (such as rock particle) it forms an area of reaction of skin.In all of the above situation there is itching and if done on higher side causes oozing. It is best to meet a dermatologist for the best possibility. Mean while do not scratch the area as can aggravate the situation. with good health wishes,Dr Sanjay K KanodiaMD ( Dermatology) ",August I gota rock cut on my leg. After that a itchy rash broke out around it. I thought it was almond alergy or even peanut alergy so I stopped eating peanuts and almonds. I used Benadryl that made it itchier then I tried neosporin it did not go away it seem to make it grow more redder and grow bigger. Then I tried aloe hydrating lotion with cucumber it made it smaller but it lingers. I am allergic to nickel and d3 and Gatorade and coke cola products and some seasonings in Lawrys seasons. I can't stand beer of any kind. I don't smoke. I'm reading some labels anything with tea tree oils seem to also make me itch on leg and head.so it's been 9 months still lingering on my leg 3 inches long it looks like brown Bruzes and red scaley it bleeds if I itch it to much which I think new skin is fighting.(like my body is fighting itself) what do you think I should do? -76011,Should I be concerned ?,"Hi, Thanks for query, You go for ovulation study and see that presence of ovum is there or not. If there are no folicles then we may think of tubal blockage and should go for tubal patency test. Consult gynaec and plan out the further treatment. Ok and bye. ","I have a problem of irregular period.Now I want a baby.My doctor prescribed me a medicine called Fertyl super 100gm.Now my period is regular but I can t conceive.I have done some medical test like U.G.C, Thyroid,Prolactin and the reports are normal.I want to know is this possible due to fallopian tube blockage I suffering this problem?" -89082,"Ultrasound showed enlarged spleen with sludge in gallbladder for symptoms of stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea. Any thoughts?","Dear patient, It is unlikely that the pelvic symptoms you describe are related to the ""glandular fever"", and point towards more an infection or bacterial overgrowth. You should have a formal pelvic examination with samples of the fluid taken for analysis, as this can be the substrate for the pain during intercourse. Hope that helps, wish you the best, Dr Brenes-Salazar MD Mayo Clinic ",I was diagnosed with glandular fever in February. I am a female and 15 and 3 weeks ago was diagnosed with chronic fatigue is it normal for me to still be getting pains in the spleen and liver? Also I have realised it hurts when I have sex. Hurts my ovaries and the hole area and also on the inside feels like it is scrapping on the inside. I have got the implanon and on the pill. I have had sometimes a white gooey type of discharge and doesn t reaLly get itchy sometimes sore though.whay should I do. What could it be. -28488,2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. ","Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you." -149030,Suggest treatment to avoid regular fevers for patients with low haemoglobin,Your hepatitis b is positive however it does not mean that you have active infection at present. Its depends on your previous infection or vaccination and your immunisation status. So it requires proper investigation first and then take treatment accordingly. ,recently i know that i'm hepatitis b positive when i went to donate blood. i don't know from how many days i'm affected and how much affected. before 20month i donated blood this time i was not affected. how can i know that how much risk i have? what should i do now please suggest me. -98543,What causes lump on penile shaft?,"Dear friend,As you described a lump at your inner thigh, but didn't mention duration. But it may be a simple boil or sebaceous cyst. I would like to know, if is primary or recurrent ? Exact diagnosis not possible without examination. If it is recurrent then may be a sebaceous cyst and you need surgical excision for it, otherwise it will reoccurs. And if it is boil and discharged came out, then it will healed itself. It's not a dammed emergency. You can wait for healing. If symptom still persist then you can consult nearby surgeon. ",I just had a pea sized lump on my inner thigh on my Bikini line it has been there for a while and didn t hurt at all but today I saw a black dot on it and squeezed a little and puss just came out and I continued to squeeze and more and more puss came out the lump is gone now and just a little blood a piece of something came out that looked like a corn kernel or something that was soft should I be concerned? -41401,Suggest treatment for hair loss,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You seem to have androgenetic alopecia. In this condition there is thinning and hair loss from the front, mid and vertex part of the scalp which manifests as receding anterior hair line and a broad forehead.Minoxidil solution and oral finasteride are US FDA approved medications for androgenetic alopecia in males. Minoxidil is a non specific hair growth promoter whereas finasteride is an antiandrogen which prevents or reverses miniaturization/ thinning of hair follicles. Treatment is long term and the goal of treatment is to arrest further progression and regrow new hairs to an extent. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","hi. i have just started loosing my hair ,form front portion . so i cannot comb my hair in upward direction i looks wierd.i think it is just the starting. please suggest me some simple and easy process which could be done sitting at home.and also which oil or shampoo i should use. i have oily hair." -153785,Suggest treatment for disc protrusion,"Hi, Most probably you have developed facial bone fracture and associated edema.Consult a physician and plan for a CT scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",hey i fall off a bike quite hard on to concrete which grazed my upper check bone and eye area badly and caused the side of my face to swell so bad i cold hardly open my eye to start with. any tips on how i can get it to heal quickly? i have been keeping it dressed and putting dettol cream on it since it happened 2 days ago. -247386,Will numbness of finger tips and shoulder pain after bilateral mastectomy heal?,Please you have to do blood test including complete blood picture to see your WBCs count and ESR and measure your temperature. ,One month ago I had a hemmorhoid banding procedure performed. I started having pain in my lower back on the left side that has been warm and painful to the touch and is radiating around to my left side and left lower abdomen area. Could this be a possible infection due to the bands not coming out as they should have after 5-7 days? The pain is not due to muscle or back pain and feels like an organ being affected. -23631,I am anxious about having hypertension at this young age. Please advise.,"Hello. As you are on regular medication for hypertension, I just want to clarify when you were diagnosed and since when are you taking the medications. Also, please specify the name of the medication and its dosage. Hypertension at this early age is not so common unless there is a previous family history or in patients with severe stress. Regarding this hypertension, I think it is better to go with stress management and lifestyle modifications like diet and regular physical exercises will be enough rather than going for medications. Regarding cholesterol levels, it is better to have a protein-rich food rather than an excess amount of carbohydrates. The pulse rate is in the normal range. Try to be stress-free at work so that everything will come to normal. I just want you to have a BP recording for the next three to four days without using BP medication. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor,I am a patient of hypertension which is now well-controlled with medicines (average 110/70). Also, I am having anxiety or stress due to my health as I am having hypertension at this young age. My cholesterol levels are Total Cholesterol 205, LDL 129, and HDL 48. My physical activity levels are extremely low due to my work schedule. Also, I feel tired and sleepy during the second half of the day. I used to have my dinner late at night, around 11.30 PM, go to bed between 12 to 12.30 AM and wake up at 6.30 AM. My pulse in the morning just after I wake up is 70 and most of the day it is between 80 to 90 and in the evening it is 90 to 100. On some days, my BP goes down to as low as 90/60 with no symptoms." -217220,Is there any side effect after rearranging the teeth?,"Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.No tonsillitis does not cause inflammation of gums , it can be possible that you are having problem of improper oral hygiene maintenance.Better you visit your dentist and get proper cleaning of tooth done.Hope it will help you. ","I never have many gum problems, and about 2 days ago I was diagnosed with tonsillitis, starting the day after I began antibiotics my gums became largely inflamed and extremely red. It is miserable to brush my teeth and my gums usually bleed when I brush. Could this inflammation be caused by the tonsillitis?" -72346,Should implantation bleeding be tried this month?,"Hello,Welcome to Health Care Magic.Thanks for writing.I am Dr.Nitasha Khan. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.there is no harm in trying again as you knw those who try hard eventualy succed like there is bothing abnormal and wrong with you and your husbands and if its unexplained fertility i dnt se why theres any harm in trying again i mean you dntbknw for sure that it wont work this time like it might work and then even if it doesnt you wont regret that you made the choice so my advise wil be to try again also take healthy diet and regular excercise and also tel your husband to do the same ....yoi wil have bettr luck this timeI hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussionRegards.Dr.Nitasha Khan ","Hi my husband and I have gone through numerous IVF treatments, without any success. The doctors say everything is normal except for low motility in my husband's sperm and at times my FSH levels were somewhat high. ( I reached 12, but now it is lower). We are planning to do yet another IVF treatment this summer. Do you recommend for us to continue trying IVF treatments, considering they tell us we have unexplained infertility? In other words, should we keep trying IVF treatments? Do you think they eventually work, even if they haven't worked 5 or 6 times?" -105896,How can PE be treated?,"Hello. Thanks for posting at HCM. I would be able to help you better had you also mentioned why warfarin and ecosprin have been started in the first place. My guesses are either a heart valve replacement, atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rate) or pulmonary embolism. Since you are regular on your symbicort and have no wheeze I guess asthma side is controlled. Your symptoms seem to be due to heart issues in view of changes in ECG and previous probable history of heart disease. I recommend you to do a 2d echo to see the pumping function of the heart, any fluid overload , any leak between the valves the functioning of the heart.It will help us definitely in a evaluating the cause of the your symptoms. Further action can be decided on site of 2 d echo. please revert with 2 d echo findings.Wishing you good healthRegards ","i am an indian female age 48, weight @ 87kg, am on anticoagulation therapy (warfarin & aspirin), history of asthma (on daily symbicot inhalation). Am not wheezing now but having difficulty in breathing frequently, walking, climbing stairs, etc. i had an ecg done days ago, shows enlargement of t wave, is it serious?" -246887,What is the treatment for pain relief after a discectomy?,"Hi, Seems like gastritis. You can take antacids like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole for symptomatic relief. If pain persists, better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Sudden stomach pain, low right hand side and right shoulder. Feels like cramping or trapped wind. Tends to occur at night only and it lasts 2-n4 nights in a row then its gone. No pattern to it either. The pain doesnt build up it just attacks full-on. No warning." -50267,Suggest treatment for heart palpitations and anxiety,"Hi Coffee may be used to raise blood pressure, but I suggest that your wife should be admitted in emergency. She must be given normal saline. As a matter of fact the BP will fall for more hours and there is risk of fall in blood pressure as effect extends up to 24 hours. So I recommend that she must be admitted in emergency to be put under observation . If you are satisfied with my answer then please vote as helpful . With Regards Dr Varinder Joshi ","My wife this evening mistakenly took my mother s blood pressure medication instead of her diabetes meds. she tried throwing up and the dinner came up but we didn t notice any pills. her BP has been dropping slowly over the last two hours from 140/79 to just now 115/59. she is very nervous. is there anything I can give her to raise her BP? Coffee, Chocolate, ???" -95552,How can itchy oozing growths on the groin be treated?,"HI,Dear -Very Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query.I understand your concerns.I studied your query in depth.-I would advise you not to worry.In my opinion its -EPIGASTRIC-as its recent ? PARA-UMBILICAL HERNIA-it would have been for long years?-mostly with pre-peritoneal fat in it.-Treatment Tips-a-Consult your ER doctor- for any emergency.b-You need to protect your abdomen by abdominal belt while running , till you finish your 2 months physical examn.-Hope this relieves your worry-some query. Wellcome for anymore queries in time to come.Have a Good Day. ","Hi, I noticed today that I have a small maybe a little smaller than a marble soft lump just above my belly button. It's not at all painful. I am 29, 5'1"", 130lbs, and very active. Marathon runner / weight train 3-4x's per week. Is this something that could wait till my physical in 2 mos? Thanks!" -248586,Suggest treatment for the hip pain and high blood pressure?,"hi please stop doing the shirsason, once you have developed the pain , it is not good to do thisyou have a tendency to damage your spine furtherplease take some simple painkiller to reduce the pain.if it still persists, please visit an orthopaedician & go ahead for an x-ray cervical spine, to rule out any injury.the earlier the better , if it gets complicated, you will land up into other chronic problemsall the besttake care ",I am 30 years old. I do shirsason. I can keep myself in this asan around 2 minutes. Today I am feeling a neck pain. I am sure it is not because of shirsason but because of movement of my neck while working. should I stop doing it untill the pain disappears? any other caution of neck movement that I need to take. -143853,Sudden pain in the lower back. diagnosed with pinched nerve. Reason for pain?,"As it sounds to be a typical backach after a hard day so u should take some pain killer and antispasmotic and do rest for atleast for 3 days ,and if the pain doesn't goes then see ur doctor ",Hello. I have been having really bad lower back pain for about 4 days now and abdominal cramping on my right side for 2. The last two months of periods have been off a bit being a whole week early and been mostly very light with one heavy day. This past one has been over almost a week and I am still seeing light brown discharge. I don't know if my back pain and the abdominal pain are connected cause we had a serious cleaning day at my house and I may have just used the muscles too much and the abdominal could be ovulation cramps? I just was wondering should I wait to see if the symptoms go away themselves or should I really see a doctor about them? And what does it sound like is wrong? Thank you. :-) -203721,Suffering from pigmentation on face after child birth,"He seems to have a viral which is very common in infants, if he has no fever give him a supportive treatment of good food, avoid anything cold, and I suggest nebulizing for the cough.I hope this helps ","hi my 7 month old baby has not been well for two days now hes had watery blood shot eyes, sleeping mostly all day, a Flemish cough and i also just noticed one small prick mark on his tummy just wondering what you recommend? although he has been eating and drinking ok" -72559,When to do the progesterone test for infertility treatment?,"HIWell come to HCMof course this is case of irregular menses, and ovarian cyst, but this does not causes any breast discharge, if you have this, better to get this clinically examined, just for the safety, this could be normal one, but no need to take any chance, take care have a nice day. ","hi, I am 32 yrs, i am married for 3.5yrs and want to concieve. I get irregular periods and have digonised with PCO. Of late i am getting white slimy discharge and little pain in breast. My periods are due in 5 days. Are these normal symptoms or anything else." -145603,What does blood sugar level of 193 suggest?,"Hi after any stress, like undergoing surgery, Blood pressure can go up. You may need a review of your medication if it remains high--regards ",Had gallbladder removed taking Tylenol with codeine and docusate sodium and my usual blood pressure medicine - losartan and amplodipine besylate. Blood pressure usually controlled but has been high like 156/90 or 146/90. What could cause the increase in blood pressure? -3693,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -151887,What causes extra nerves on right side of the neck?,"Hi, I think that seems bruise to me. You should apply crepe bandage which will decrease your swelling and apply ice for 15 minutes every two hours. Avoid knee bending and cross leg sitting. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gaurang B. Shah, Orthopedic Surgeon ","I am on cumin tin warferin for 3 week now, treating a lung clot. A few hours ago it hit my right leg about 3-4 inches below my knee on a sharp part of my bed frame. It now has swelled up and is black and blue. Im concerned, about what to do. I got my first blood clot after a car accident in July 2010. I was treated for the blood clotting (DVT) in my both legs and had severe himotoses. for a few months." -63669,Suggest treatment for infection in gums,"Hi Dear,Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.Understanding your concern.As per your query soreness on tongue could be because of canker sore it could be becaus eof irregular tooth margins, cold sore, apthous ulcer, burning mouth syndrome as well. I would suggest you to start with natural remedies for this. Oral hygiene is first and foremost requirement. Brush daily twice a day with super soft bristles brush. Use antimicrobial mouth wash to prevent bacteria from staying in mouth. Dip cotton in levander oil or apple cedar and apply for 10-15 min. Avoid salty and spicy food. You should do warm saline/ betadine gargles on daily basis. Use iron , folic acid and vitamin B12 rich tablets for better recovery. Milk of magnesia and NSAIDS drugs hydroquinone is good for sores. It will take around 6 weeks for canker sores to recover completely. Need not to worry about it. Your symptoms will resolve soon. If your symptoms persists even after that then visit dentist and get it diagnosed properly.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","tip of my tongue has a small legion on it red and sore looks like it could scab up etc... i have herpes and have had a sore in my nose aswell the tongue sore has been there for about a week , i didnt notice the pain again after a few days and then it was there again... the sore in my nose has been there for bout two weeks but has slowly been getting better... help please!!" -41360,Suggest treatment for hair loss,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Irregular periods do suggest you could be having a hormonal imbalance, which further can cause hair fall. I suggest you visit a gynecologist who would ask you to do few hormonal blood tests and also scan your pelvis to visualize your ovaries and uterus. Apart from that: kindly start consuming multivitamins with biotin daily. Increase your nutritional quotient as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Im 17 years old i had an abortion last year and was taking contraceptive pills also after 3 or 4 months later my hair started To fall and its been a year now im having hair fall In huge amounts my periods aren t normal first 2 days of periods the flow is normal and after that there are few blood spots and they end in 5 days I m Really Worried because of the extreme hairfall please answer this question ASAP. -144121,MRI on lower back shows wear and tear changes. Meaning? Have back pain,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The back and neck pain that you are having could be related to a cardiac cause or acute gastritis. Other causes could be a muscular pain or a ;lung disorder. A physical examination is necessary to find out the cause. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com ","Hello, I have a back pain since 4 days. Its in the middle and upper back area and in the neck . Now since yesterday I am having pain in chest area, left side. It feels like pain in heart . I am 34 years old male. What could be the problem? Could it be the heard? Are the pain in the back and neck related to the pain in chest?" -161228,What causes sharp stitch sensations around the chest and stomach?,"Hello,First try to see a physical therapist. If they cannot help then they may be able to help you get the MRI that you probably need.Regards ",I hyper-extended my wrist and I got an X-ray and they said no bones were broken but I can't extend my wrist backwards which is resulting in me not being able to lift weights in my right hand or even do push ups because my wrist can't go back that far and I feel pressure in my right palm when I do workouts. What can I do to rehab this and get it better. I don't have insurance to get an MRI but I asked for one and instead they gave me an X-ray. -51125,What causes severe itchiness and rashes at the site of pace maker?,"Thanks for your question madam.Since you have not clearly explained about your full history since childhood which is causing frequent UTIs, i am not very sure for the reason of repeated UTI but, There is no obvious correlation between UTI and RAS.Both have independent pathophysiology. ","I am 35 year old woman, non smoker, exercise, not overweight and was diagnosed with high blood pressure after undergoing a complete physical for lief insruance 2 months ago and everything was great. I am now being tested for renal artery stenosis, I have had chronic UTIs since I was about 2-3 years old, could this lead to RAS?" -96734,Suggest treatment for hard lump in the testicles with pain,"Hi! thanks for sharing your father's health problem relating to recurrent lumps!After going through your description of his spontaneous and vanishing recurrent lumps on random areas in his body parts including genital areas and with history of dialysis, if I were your family physician, I would like to consider following possibilities:1. gouty tophus could be related to high uric acid level2. skin edema due to renal failure3. small hematomas4. bursa like benign skin cysts5. lymph nodes due to infections or cancer6. malignancy7. other cystic lesions could be neoplastic8. spontaneous skin boils/subacute infectionsTherefore, these lumps could well be related to some underlying severe disease even cancer or spontaneous infections as complications of dialysis; please see his urologist ASAP for a needle biopsy to confirm and relieve your concerns;Wishing your father good health. ","hi doctor, my father who is 54 years old his undergoing dialysis for two years. He has a cyst/lump on his arm but after a while it vanished and he noticed another lump on his leg and also on his genital area. He said it is not painful unless you press and put pressure. What do you think it is?do we need to worry and consult a doctor right away? thank you doctor hope you can enlighten me about this." -197068,What are the hazards after a infant consumes the coating of Keppra 1000mg?,These type of hemorrhage may b normal in newborn and resolve with time. If other things are normal than no need to worry. ,"My newborn (23 days) has a red ring (Blood?) that looks like it is directly behind his left Iris. Kind of like a shadow behind it. Doctor 2 weeks ago said he didn t see anything.. but will be going back to doctors again tomorrow, but very concerned today. Otherwise very healthy delivery and overall health. Eating and pooping and peeing fine. Thank you." -127284,My 19 year old daughter has severe pain in her lower right abdomen,Hi. Please get an immediate ultrasound of the abdomen done. It can be anything from a stone in the bile duct to an ulcer. You might also need an upper GI endoscopy. Please consult a surgeon to palpate your abdomen ,sometimes after i eat i get severe abdominal pain and cant use the bathroom ...the pain lasts for abt and hour or two until i can go then the pain finally goes a way...whats wrong with me? -139452,Is pain in back arms and pelvic due of hpv infection?,"Dear friend,i think your back pain which you have first experienced one day is because of muscle spasm.we have some some spongy substance in between our vertebrae.we call it vertebral disc.if this disc get torn or displaced the spinal nerves get entraped between these vertebral bodies.and we feel pain,generally in both sides.your increased CR level has nothing to do with this.infact the reason of increased CR level should be searched with the help of other more comprehensive way.for the time being,please take rest.dont bend forward too much and sprain your back muscles.you see,to alleviate your fear of kidney disease you can go for structural and functioning investigation of your both of your kidney.thank you. ",I started having sharp lower back pain on the left side about a week ago. The next morning the pain was on both left and right sides. I went to our medical clinic where the doctor hoped it was muscle spasms. Prescribed valium and Tramadol. I took both and laid down about 4 hours later the pain got worse and radiated to my sides and abdomen. My medic took to me the ER where they did a CAT scan and ruled out Kidney stones. But my blood work showed CR levels at 1.8. After 2L of fluid they had me come back the next day and my CR was still at 1.6. Yesterday I met with a internal medicine doctor who said he had no idea while my levels are high and it could be something I ate. He also said my back pain could be from the mattress I sleep in. I only woke up in pain a few times all other time it comes on when I m up doing things. I am currently deployed and just looking for a second opinion. I read that in order for CR levels in your blood to rise one of your kidneys has to be functioning at 50% or less if this is true then should my doctors be doing something? -222281,What is the normal blood sugar level for a 60-year-old?,"Hello, Fruits should be taken in minimal quantity per day, whole fruit is to be taken instead of fruit juice. He must go for a morning walk at a moderate pace for at least 30 minutes per day. Avoid smoking and alcohol. With these blood sugar levels must come down within one month. Otherwise, medication has to be increased. If still no effect , he should switch to insulin. Raised sugar impairs kidney function, fatty liver and fat deposits in arteries. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician ","My father is having diabetes for last 12 years, now aged 56. His FBS: 160mg/dl & ppbs: 240mg/dl. It is already in high range since last 1 year. Though he is under medication,, still, it is not decreasing. How can it be decreased? What are the medical issues I need to be careful? Which food must be avoided?" -140620,What is the treatment for disc bulge at L5-S1?,Yes...you can travel ..there is no contraindication..have a safe and sound journey...Hope this is the answer.. ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please can you confirm if ok to fly after receiving pain relief injections in the back for nerve ending problems in the legs. I am due to fly from Ireland to UK on Friday and I had these injections 2 weeks ago today on 15th March." -166320,Are joint pain with headache common post tetanus shot?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have burning pain on the right leg. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to meralgia paresthetica. The cause of meralgia paresthetica is compression of the nerve that supplies sensation to the skin surface of your thigh. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray imaging , electromyography , nerve conduction study , nerve blockade with anesthesia . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid injections , tricyclic antidepressants or gabapentin. For loose some weight and wear loose cloths . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Dr. I am 67, overweight, and diabetic. I have had a left knee revision in 2013. I have been experiencing pain in both knees, right leg a burning pain in my right leg up thigh, an into my right hip and waist. I sometime can t lift that right leg very well without nlifting. I see no redness, pain goes and comes, as well as swelling in my rt. Foot and ankel. Thank you." -213699,Suggest cure for infection in the mouth,"Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.Yes definitely it can be because of vigorous brushing, as it can cause trauma on the gums and peeling of superficial layer.For the relief you have to apply a topical anesthetic ointment on it and if not healed within 1 week then you have to visit a good dentist for relief.Hope it will help you. ","I brushed my gums very vigouresly last night on the right side of my mouth in front between my lips and teeth,and they bled but this doesn t concern me because I haven t brushed my gums specifically in quite some time I ll admit. So with this already stated I ve also been chewing tobacco for almost a year now. So today my gums at that place are sore I didn t know if the cause was my vigourous brushing or the tobacco. Thank you for your help." -32278,What should be the thickness of endometrium before undergoing IUI?,"Hi, I think before pregnyl injection, the size of follicles should reach atleast 17 mm and endometrial thickness should be more than 8 mm. So, you will have to wait for that. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","Hi, Im due to start IUI. Took 50mg clomid day1-5. Scan on day12 showed 4 follicles on each ovary measuring between 5 & 9mm. Lining was between 5.4 & 6.1mm. I've to have another scan before nurse decides if i have to take pregnyl injection and then do IUI. Is my lining too thin? What is 'normal'? HSG showed no blockage. My progesterone averages around 3.3, my lutal phase is 9/10days. Im 31." -180253,CT scan shows possible brain aneurysm. Family history of brain aneurysm. Main concerns?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Numbness in the thumb and first two fingers suggests an involvement of median nerve, a nerve that supplies sensation to thumb and first three and a half fingers. The most common reason for the involvement of median nerve is entrapment of the nerve at the level of wrist, a condition called as carpal tunnel syndrome. Another possibility is increased sensitivity to pressure palsies. Doing a nerve conduction study would help diagnose these conditions.They improve with medications such as gabapentin or pregabalin.I hope it helps.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ ","during the night when I go to sleep on my back I get woken up with my thumb and first two fingers numb.it takes me 10/15 minutes to wake them up..i try and sleep on my side with same results..tried every pillow and none ,no difference..my same shoulder was frozen 20 years ago and after I unfroze it myself I have had pain in the back of the shoulder..tried everything from my gp for pain ie norspan+p/forte..i can deal with this but this numbness is only giving me 4 hours sleep so I stay up for a few hours then try and get a few more hours,until the numbness wakes me up again..any advice I would be thankful for..i am a 77 year old male in a1 health apart from this..thank you....." -168186,Suggest treatment for benign cyst after knee replacement,Hello I have studied your case.As per your symptoms there is possibility of lymph node involvement.Yes you need further investigation as symptoms are not decreasing after long period.I will advise to do further blood investigation and FNAC of swelling should be done.MRI scan can be done if clinically required.Till time you can start medication and antibiotic consulting your doctor.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ,"Several months ago my neck started hurting on just my right side. The gland was quite sore and the pain has now moved to my shoulder and greatly in my armpit. It is to the point where I don t want to move my arm. A friend felt my armpit and thought there may be swelling, but just her doing that has caused great discomfort. It does not feel anything like a muscle and cannot relate it to any injury. I have been running a low grade temp for several weeks as well." -58490,What causes fatigue along with poor vision?,"Hi,During 24 hour blood pressure monitoring it is affordable to have such variations, especially among patients with high blood pressure.Blood pressure can increase during the day, after eating, after some physical activities. And it is decreased during the night, when one sleeps. So we can have such variations.Hope I could help youWishing you good healthIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, ",i have recently carried out 24 hours BP monitoring by attaching the equipment with my upper arm. The variation during 24 hour cycyle was huge like 100/45 and 157/87. i am a bp patient and have been having Telma 40 and metpure Xl 60 for the last two years. I was not convinced by the explanation of my doctor. The monitoring was mainly done on resting on bed. can you please let me know whether it is normal or not. Mind you sir that I had stopped medicine one day prior the test. -30484,Can my wife take Arava during pregnancy?,Hi. We are here to help you. For further information consult a rheumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/rheumatologist ,"Hello doctor, My wife has been suffering from arthritis for the last 6 years. We visited many doctors, but she did not get proper relief. Recently, my wife started taking Arava 20 mg and many others. We were told to avoid pregnancy while taking this medicine. But, my wife is 2 months pregnant now and she has taken Arava since one month. I do like to know whether this medicine is safe in pregnancy or not? What are the harms if we carry pregnancy? Also, is there any way to washout this medicine. Please share your opinion. " -34718,How long i have to take medicine to get pregnant?,"HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.First of all I will suggest you to do tubal patency test HSG - x ray. It will help to clear doubts about tubal patency.Secondly semen analysis of your partner needs to be normal.Thirdly with tablets like fertomid I will suggest to do follicle study from day 10 of the cycle. And get Injection HCG 5000 I.U. when follicles reach 18 mm size. This can be repeated for 3 cycles if needed.Indulge in routine exercise and healthy diet regimen. Avoid fried foods, Salty foods, Refined sugars Include more portions of fruits , vegetables and salads in diet.Also start with folic acid , B12 supplements right now.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you good health. ","hi, i,m 31 years and i had fibroid surgery in January, and my doctor said all my tubes were blocked but he open on of them. but now i cannot fall pregnant. i was given fertomid 50g last month but my menstruation is back. how many times must i take the pills to fall pregnant? thanks" -256175,Will antibiotics taken after tonsillectomy surgery interfere with sprintec birth control?,"Hello!Thanks for your query.Postcoital bleeding isnt normal but it can be caused from: infection cervical or endometrial polyps vaginal cancer cervical cancer traumaTo determine aetiology of postcoital bleeding, you need for further evaluation by your gyn .If your recent PAP smear is negative ,despite the low rate of serious pathologies seen in referred postcoital bleeding,is recommended colposcopy.Take care of your self ","Hey there ! I had my paragard iud inserted on 18 sept,,2013,, last month,, and i didnt had intercourse till yesterday its like 3 weeks now and today i had it and i noticed little spoting after that ,may i know is this something serious ?? or do my iud got moved or something ,, i am just worried,,, please answer . ." -132246,Does soybean allergy cause blood in urine?,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your son's history. From your history, both allergic and non-allergic causes are possible.I would like to make following suggestions to you:1. Were I treating him, I would prescribe a combination of montelukast and levocetirizine for at least 2-4 weeks (depending upon response).2. I would like to ask his symptoms in detail. e.g., Has he ever had wheezing? does he have cough? During what time of the day he has maximum symptoms? Does anyone of his family members have allergy? What are the medications he is taking? etc etc.3. I would also like to prescribe him a course of vitamin C for at least 4 weeks. It helps in reducing common cold episodes.4. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who will advise him allergy testing so that you can know whether he is allergic or non-allergic as well as if allergic, what are the substances he is allergic to.5. I would suggest not to smoke at home if anyone in your family smokes. Also, please try to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution to your son as much as possible.6. A nutritive diet rich in vitamins and minerals (e.g., adequate green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouted beans, etc) will be helpful in long run.7. Some medications used in cough syrups can cause heart running fast. So I would like to review his medications.8. Pain in chest at 4 years of age is usually not due to heart-related cause. Personally I would consider muscular pain or gastritis first. In that case, paracetamol for muscular pain and antacids for gastritis will be enough. So please do not worry about heart condition at present. 9. Of course, if by listening to his heart sounds via stethoscope one thinks there is a possibility of heart disease or if he has any of the following symptoms, I would suggest Echocardiography to diagnose/rule out cardiac cause: breathlessness after walking/running, bluish discoloration of lips/nails, swelling of the feet, etc.Hope above answer will be helpful to you.Wish your son the best of the health.Should you have any query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Regards. ","Hello,my 4 years old has been having allergy like symptoms for several month.His pediatrition handles it as common cold...He also says his heart is hurting several times after he cought so hard, and mentioned that his left handside under his heard ia hurting too..I dont want to overeactbut I dont want to be careless either...Thank so much" -113876,What is Systemic lupus erythometosus?,"Hi and thanks for the queryI am Dr. Alok and very pleased to be assisting you with your health questions today.drug induced is common and it can be detected by knowing offending drugs or by a specific test - pattern of ANA (antihistone antibody). You can discuss with your physicianHope this helps and provides answers to your question.If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to ask me againI wish you good health, take care--Dr. Alok ","I have recently been diagnosed with lupus & I also have Chrone's disease. I don't think my MD knows very much about either. The rheumatologist suggested he take me off all my medications, but he doesn't think he should. I would like to discontinue some of them, but don't know which can't be stopped 'cold turkey & which need to be stopped slowly. I am not taking very many RX drugs, but the ones I would like to stop specifically are Omeprazole & Triamterene HCTZ. Should I decrease these slowly or can I just stop them. The rheumatologist believes my Lupus is drug induced. Thank you" -133380,"Why has wheezing continued after recovering from H1 N1 flu, pneumonia and sinus infection?","Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you a tapered the dose of steroid over a period of time, it will not causes any adrenergic insufficiency.The facial edema and weight gain will come down in 1-2 months, if it is not coming down you need to test your blood.The steroids will only reduces the symptoms of allergy but it will not cure the condition. I would suggest you to find out the allergen causing these symptoms by Skin prick test (SPT) and try to avoid the allergen causing these symptoms. You can choose immunotherapy for treatment in longer run.Thank you. ","i ahve used 60 mg, 40, 20,10,5 omanacortil pills at different courses from last septemeber for a skinn allergy as prescribed by a doctor. Now i ahve agained about 4-5 kg and face become large now. i would like to know how long it will take to diminish the side affects" -137136,What medicine can be taken for dust allergy ?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM.There could be many causes for this. It could be a sequel of your child hood asthma. The childhood asthma may not be asthma but bronchitis or other lung infection.You need a detailed examination by a chest physician, as well as chest x-ray, blood tests etc. to find out the cause of this problem. You may even need an ECG to exclude cardiac problems.You should not ignore these symptoms and must consult a good chest physician immediately.Wish you speedy recovery. ","tonight i had chest pains in my upper left chest, my chest felt heavy and it was hard to breathe. I have bad allergies and used to have asthma as a baby. I am 18 years old, 125 lbs, and used to be very active but not so much anymore. My question is, what is it? and are there any stretches/ things to do or eat to help this." -43086,How to get rid of pigmentation due to laser treatment ?,"hello and welcome to healthcaremagic ,apply vitamin e oil ,take green vegetables and take vitamin e tablets ,we cannot prescribe full medication as that would be unethical ,so would suggest you to have consultation with dermatologist.take care ","Hi Doctor , My name is Amit and i have developed pigmentation on both my cheeks . I developed this pigmenation bcoz of laser treatment that i took from kayaskin for beard shaping.it has been there for almost 2 years now and really bothers me...request you to kindly adise the treatment for the sme" -73585,How to get pregnant with PCOS?,"Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic .Release of 2 eggs increase chances of conception. But it is not always 100% . Because after release it has to get fertilised and implanted . If any problem in this then conception wont happen. If any problem in sperm motility or reaction then also conception won't happen. This 50% chances are not affected by presence of cyst. Yes you should continue your all medications. Presence of cyst won't affect conception. Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","i m 33 yrs old ,married for more than a year.didn't conceive yet.my gynaec diagnosed me with PCOS,i was given letrozle 2.5 mg day 2-6,got three follicles 21mm,21mm,17mm on day 12.was given hcg injection.scan on day 15th shows 2 eggs releaes and 3rd follicle turned into cyst.doctor said there is 50/50 chance that i can conceive this month.she put me on duphaston 10mg b.d and aspirin 81mg,my question is is 2 eggs are released ,still there is just 50 % chance to get pregnant?is it because of cysyt?i don't have any cyst before starting letrozole.and i m on metformin 500 mg tds." -143004,"Have pain in the lower pain, shoulder and neck","Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears to be the muscle twitch, may be due to the defeciency of calcium. The other reason is the gastric hyper acidity due to the irritant foods, peptic ulcer, or secondary to the liver problem or gall stones. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment, you may need to have an M.R.I. for diagnosis, besides other tests. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods,to have good health resistance against the infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. thank you. ","I have a sharp pain in my upper right back under my shoulder blade when I take a deep breath, yawn, sneeze, or perform certain physical movements. The pain can also sometimes be felt under my right ribs. It depends upon my posture. I believe I had this once before but remember the pain going away in just a few days. It's now day nine of this. I have seen a doctor. She ordered a lung x-ray, normal and blood tests to test for a clot, normal. I'm telling myself that this is muscular, as the pain is related to movements, whether heavy breathing or physical changes in posture. Am I making the correct assumption? The pain responds moderately well to Ibuprofen." -128393,Is body pain and getting emotional natural after meeting with an accident in a person already with back issues?,"Hello & Welcome to HCM,I had gone through the case and found that the lump in thigh might be blood clot on the area, apply muscle relaxant gel and hot water bag, if pain is severe then take Tab.Diclofenec for 3days.But for pelvic pain ,I will advise to go fr X-ray of pelvic bone, it might be normal but take precaution till pain subside. Pain might be due to muscle spasm.Avoid bending, high heel and apply muscle relaxant gel and use hot water bag.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks,Dr.Soni VermaHomoeopathic Physician and Fitness trainer ",40yoF I fell from my motorcycle I was going 25 mph now i have a hard painful in upper L thigh is really bruised pink another lump is thigh area closer to my knee but more medial. Every so often I get a shooting in me L pelvic area. Should i be concerned. -153101,What could be the bruises on the both sides of back of the lower back?,"Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to swollen lymph nodes. It is a common condition after an infection. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to continue the antibiotic to treat the infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ",I went to the dr. last night for paranychia. They drained it and gave me an antibiotic and antibiotic cream. I woke up this morning and the inside of my elbow hurt. I figured out that it s probably the cubital nodes swollen. They are very sore to the touch and pretty large. Should I be concerned? -84859,Is the rise in the liver enzyme level and vomiting a cause of concern?,"hi.thanks for posting query at HCM.firstly, you provided insufficient history. you did NOT mention WHAT came up positive in urine?secondly, was elevated liver enzymes investigated properly?advice:have blood routine test to exclude anemiavitB12 maybe ingested or a multivitamin drug after discussing with treating physician to overcome the neuropathy- numbness ( since diabetes is excluded)Usually ALT or AST values higher than ""two times the upper normal limit"", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further.Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease.advice :- abstinence from ""Alcohol"" - LOW fat diet should be followed, AVOID junk food and beverages- decreased oil consumption (oily food)- NO red meat- green vegetables should be ingested daily- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- reduce weight if overweight/obese-""recheck liver enzymes after 6 to 8 weeks"" and/or ultrasound.any further questions are welcomed.hope to answer your concern.wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","My urine came up positive on a recent blood test along with elevated liver enzymes. I'll have a drink or two perhaps once a month and that's it. My first question is: could the two findings be related and why wait a month with no alcohol to repeat the test when it was 3 weeks before the test that I had a glass of white wine? I am 53, 5'2"" and weigh 150. I'm not on any medication. I went to the doctor this past week because I've been thirsty, frequest urination, tired, wt gain, etc and thought it might be early diabetes although I'm told my sugars were fine on the blood test. My left arm has had pins & needles for the last month also." -38243,What is the benefit of ultrasound test before pregnancy ?,"hi welcome to healthcaremagic forum it is not necessary to do ultrasound before pregnancy if everything is right it is not a routine to do before pregnancy . yes ,after pregnancy it is done routinely if you have any problem and cant be able to conceive than only it is indicated . it is for follicular study ,to identify any uterus problem or other anatomical abnormalities. i hope i have answered your question. ",Is Ultrasound test benefits us before being pregnancy? What way it benefits? -107557,"What causes sore throat,dry chest and blood in cough?","Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seems to suffer from-ABPA(Allergic Brohcho-pulmonary aspergillosis) with congenital bronchectasis..Its rather the existence of Congenitial Bronchiectasis-with cavitation,which has predisposed you to ABPA with sputum stones/ or aspergillosis neutrophilic granulomas.Treatment- would be mainly with Itriconazole with Steroids,to reduce the impact of allergic aspergillosis in broncopulomonary segments.These lithis in the sputum,are actually of thick mucoid balls with neutorphils and macrophages in the microscopic studies.This is because,neutrophils(polymorphoneucleocytes) and macrophages attack the aspergillosis fungal infection,which occures with reduced immunity from bronchiectatic infected cavities.So the reply to your query-That these lithis are directly related to the polymorphoneucleocytes found in the sputum.Plenty of fluids and Postural drainage with bronchial drainage to reduce the bronchectatic infection of the aspergilous fungus,is the main basis in whole of the treatment.Asthmatic Symptoms treated by general anti-asthamatic protocols-like bronchodilators/ antibiotics ect.Non-resolving conditions -may require surgical excision of the affected segment of the lungs. Regualr check X-rays showing knew shadows with CT studies would fix the APBA- illness in cases like youA Team of Chest and allergen Specialist with Chest Surgeon and Physician is needed to investigate various accompanied factors-like diabetes, existing TB lung infection with bronchiectatic cavitis, HIV infections and to treat these accompanied factors to resolve the asthmatic complication in cases like you.Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours.If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-Dear, if satisfied,Don't forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,You are most Welcome herewith !!Good Day!!Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","Hi I'm 53 years old, female, I suffer from suspect allergic aspergillosis and congenital bronchiectases. I often spit sort of stones, their cytological examination says there are many polimorphonucleates, is there any relation between the latter and the formation of lithi?? Thank you bery much patrizia from Italy" -43383,How should scalp and joint psoriasis be treated?,"Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagicYour concern is absolutely genuine. Scalp Psoriasis is commonly mistaken for dandruff.Dandruff, if excessive and not responding as expected to OTC antidandruff shampoo may be more than just dandruff.Psoriasis of scalp usually presents as a deep red, scaly and itchy patches, commonly affecting the hair line. Scaling is grey white Or candle wax type.There may be patches of psoriasis elsewhere on the body as evidence in support of scalp psoriasis.The patches in psoriasis are well defined unlike in dandruff in which there may be just ill defined, dull red areas with greasy scaling.I suggest that you make him visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate prescription.In case of any doubt regarding the diagnosis of psoriasis, your dermatologist may take a skin biopsy and send it to laboratory for histopathological confirmation.Regards ","I, aged 51 suffer from psoriasis tried several options, get relief for a coupls of months with Ayurvedic treatment, not so with Homeopathy or halopathy. My son aged 15, has lots of dandruff on his head, sometimes I wonder if he too has caught up due to heredity because I see one instance of dandruff on his eyebrow. I want to make sure that dandruff symptons do not mislead me that he has not picked up the psoriasis. How do I make myself sure." -198273,"What causes pain on belly button, vomiting and loss of appetite?",pain at tge site may be due to trauma to the muscle or minor fracture at ribs. both these are self healing. if there is no difficulty in respiration than ibuprofen alone is satisfactory. so wait and watch. ,"My 12 yr old daughter got hit in the chest by her younger sister s knee a couple days ago.She seems to be ok except she says it still hurts in the same spot she has no bruising and you can touch it,had her take some ibuprofen should I take her in or just wait a couple more days she has been able to do normal activity." -153311,What could cause lack of sensation from toes to knees?,"Hello, Your symptoms could be related to tendinitis or a stretched muscle. For this reason, I recommend consulting with an orthopedist for a physical exam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I have been experiencing pain on my right leg below my knee,both in the frontal and rear portion.The pain increases after my running and playing.It has been more than a week.I have an uneasiness when i walk speedily or put a little pressure on my leg.So I have stopped playing or running.Pl advise" -238054,Suggest treatment for bipolar disorder,brief answer you are having ocd.long answer.as ocd is easily treatable by tab fluoxetine fluvoxamine and clomiprime.these drugs are available on prescription only so better to visit a psychiatrist.hope my answer helped you.take care. and do not worry as your illness is easily treatable.do not forget to rate the answer. ,hello doctor........myself a student of b.tech. i want ask u taht 4m last 2-3 years i m unable to perform well in my academics.....usally during i feel haunted by negative thoughts in my mind........unable 2 concentrate....... jst a single thought keep torchering me all d tym -167183,Suggest treatment for swollen and painful ankle,"Hello,Ingrowing toe nail is a frustrating problem and it can cause inflammation many times.So i would suggest you to take surgeon s opinion and remove this toe nail because till then you will continue to have these scabs. If you are not willing for surgery then you need to avoid wearing shoes, do not keep this place wet and apply this cream. I hope you are not a Diabetic.I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ","Hi I have ingrow toe nail that seem to have created inflammation and pain to the point I could not touch the sensitive area. When the pain eased it would slightly itch. The doc prescribed fucicort 15g cream Leo which definitely helped reduce the pain and inflammation, however it has created skin scab that s reddish and it itches a lot. Is this normal" -87032,What tests are needed to see what stage he is at for liver cirrohsis?,"O.k the gallbladder removing not only can't remove your symptoms but at cases even can exacerbate them so those your typical reflux symptoms maybe were even exacerbated by cholecisectomy, so I 'd reccommend or to turn back again to Pepcid 30 ml tablespoons just ""on demand"" ie when you have symptoms or why not continue the same way with Nexium it can be diluted in water without loosing its properties. ","this is a problem that I have been dealing with about 5 years..had my gallbladder removed 5 years ago..not usual symptoms..just did not feel good and no appetite..all types of tests made by specialist...the surgeon told me that he could remove the gallbladder, but not the symptoms , might come back..they did one year later..and I was prescribed PRecid by tablet 3o ml*very expensive and it worked ....took 2 weeks and the rest of the year was fine..then again ,the spell came back on me on occasions ///..would take precid and it worked...; no burning (heartburn)..just did not feel good and no appetite..when I have these spells, I can eat and digest the food..may have weeks of good health...need a detective to find the answer..have just been given Nexium because the insurance will pay for this expensive drug, forgot to tell you ,I do not swallow pills, etc .so have to take something that I can handle ...Also, wine in the evening makes me feel good and have an appetite when I have these spells..any suggestions beyond the usual" -137735,Suggest treatment for severe back pain despite taking physiotherapy,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The pain on the back with pain and sweating could be due to a cardiac stress. Echo can help in detecting any such problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal ","I have pain going from the front to the back on my left side. some days worse. doctor did an EKG said it showed some abnormalty. Have had this for a few months. A few days before the EKG I broke out in a cold sweat, couldn t get my breath and just felt real weird. could this have been a small heart attack. thank you." -256067,Is there any need for extra contraception while on trimethoprim?,"Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.The pregnancy has to be confirmed before abortion.I recommend that you visit a obgyn and confirm the duration as well as intrauterine location. Over the counter drugs are not recommended as it can cause unsafe abortion.ThanksDr Bhagyashree ","13 days back i have unprotected sex with my gf..her last period date was 4th november and now it is 2nd december and she didnt got her periods ..she's getting pregnancy symptomps like abdominal pain,nausea,headache,back pain,fainting,food aversions...please recommend us what we should do now" -114286,Is there any issues to conceive if have taken antibiotics in childhood?,"Hi,Montelukast belongs to FDA category B and relatively safe to be used in pregnancy. I would suggest you to take the drug only when you have symptoms and avoid using the drug continuously for more than 10 days. Avoid the allergen which could be food or dust or fabric if possible. Mind relaxation techniques and breathing exercises can improve your lung performance.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician ","hello Doctor im 35 year old pregnant for 11 weeks, im having allergy problem since i was a child n just before my pregnancy my doctor suggested Myteka tablets (montelukast sodium) i want to consult is it ok if i take Myteka tablets during my pregnancy not on regular basis only when i feel irritation n restless .please reply me asa possible im really misrable now a days .thanks" -9856,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -8000,My knee pain is so severe and it makes me impossible to walk. Kindly help.,"Hello. Sudden onset of pain at this generally indicates traumatic nature of suffering. It is possible that you suffered with some minor injury in last couple of days. The second possibility is an infection in which there may be redness and slight fever over the affected joint. In case both do not apply to you, there is ample possibility of arthritis. My advice is to continue analgesics along with the application of cold or ice on the affected joint. If you do not feel improved in next two-three days, seek the proper consultation from your doctor so he can examine and make a proper diagnosis. ","Hello doctor,I have been having severe pain in my left knee for roughly three days now. It is on the inside of the knee and slightly behind the knee cap while standing and with my leg straight. When it is bent, it is on the outside of the knee too. I cannot put any weight on it, cannot walk properly without limping. It hurts to bend it and to straighten it fully. What it could be?" -237486,What causes fear when alone?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. No. you did not make any mistake. You are just getting anxious about you. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","im 23,male. took pschiatric drugs for 6 yrs. for severe masturbation(since 13,3-4times/day ),depression,suicide wish,ocd,etc had 3 relapses .when i took drugs my overall health changed.i was weak ,i became live and healthy . a few months ago i stopped the drugs. after that i had severe headache(in centre,and around but not on forehead) then sudden weightloss and muscleloss ,hair loss and thinning,premature ejacuation,change in voice,memoryloss(cant find the right words(spelling mistakes-never had those)),weak bones and joints,fatigue,no appetite or thirst,no libido,leak from nipples,NOW HAS MORE FEMININE APPEARANCE. did i make a mistake goin for psychtrst other than physician??" -147660,What does monocytes as 1.0 from blood test indicate?,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. ALT, AST levels are within the normal range. Its good.2. If the ratio is more than 2, then liver problems can be thought of. At present, your liver is healthy.3. Take low fat diet. Along with it moderate exercises will help in improvement. Elevated LDL will reduce.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","I just had a CMP - all results were normal, except that I have elevated LDL. I do drink alcohol and I have read that too high of an HDL level can be a sign of alcohol related problems. Also, my AST/ALT ratio is 1.6. However that being said, those numbers are very low at 24 and 15. Does my liver seem to you to be healthy? My bilirubin, etc. were all normal." -175905,Suggest treatment for Moersch-Woltman Condition,"Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah & I have gone through your query. well sudden onset and severe headache has got many causes like SAH,migraine,trigeminal neuralgia...As the history is not much clear i will like to suggest you to get visit as soon as possible to medical consultant to find out the underlying cause of your symptoms.. If this is worrying to you then definitely go to ER and seek medical advice for CT or MRI..Meanwhile kindly get some pain killers and relaxing exercise should be learnt from psychologist...If you are having chronic headache this exercise will provide you much relief.Don't delay to visit your doctor. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks. ","I know this sounds weird.... I am 42 years old with low blood pressure, in great health but last night I got really mad and felt a pop in the top of my head and have had a headache for the past 24 hours with no relief from advil. I called my Dr office this afternoon but she is on vacation this week. The pain has yet to subside but I don t have any other symptoms that would indicate a brain bleed or that this could be life threatening... thoughts? Should I get a CT or MRI to be on the safe side?" -223690,Suggest treatment for varicocele and low sperm count,"Hello, It is quite common after vasectomy and is due to minor blood staining of the semen. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself even without any treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician ",I recently had a vasectomy in the last 4 weeks. A few weeks prior to that I was diagnosed with Prostasis and treated with Cipro. In the last few days I have discovered my ejaculate has a brownish tint. Could this be due to the vasectomy or the prostasis and should I be concerned? -52687,Can Amla capsules contribute to higher blood pressure?,"Hi ThereBlood pressure above 200 is a medical emergency and yours were 226, its definitely a very high Bp that could cause damage to organs like BRAIN, KIDNEY etc causing disability. Stopping an on going medicine that is keeping your BP under control is not advisable at all.If you are not feeling good while on LISINOPRIL you can personally consult your doctor regarding your options to switch to other anti hypertensives.DO NOT stop your medicine. Anything else you wanna try like acupuncture you can try that.Wish you good health ","I have been taking high blood pressure tablets for two months, bendroflumethiazide, not nice, then lisinopril, cough, emotional derangement, and I'm scared, what do I do now. I am not doing the interesting social things I used to, can't attend groups etc because I feel lousy. Can I stop medication and start all sorts of other things, acupuncture, allistrol, already in gestalt therapy, walking every day etc. My blood pressure was 226 and I have never heard of such a high measurement. I'm scared to stop medication but hate it." -254631,Is belara pill good for birth control?,"Hallow Dear, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Disease) (PCOS or PCOD) is characterized by delayed irregular heavy menses associated with infertility. The other features include obesity, male type hair distribution, etc. There is reproductory hormonal imbalance with high insulin levels and high androgens in this condition. Ovacet Tablet is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Low Folate Levels, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency and other conditions. Ovacet Tablet contains L-Methylfolate, Myo-Inositol, and Vitamin D3 as active ingredients. These medicines help in treatment of PCOS. Yasmin is birth control pill which helps regularise the menses.Metadoze in Metformin tablet which helps control the raised levels of Insulin. In fact the treatment varies as per the aim. If pregnancy is desired, then some medicine to induce ovulation (like Clomiphene citrate or HMG/hCG combination is given along with Metformin and/or Myo inositol). If pregnancy is not desired and only irregularity of the menses is the concern, then cyclical use of some oral birth control pills is sufficient. Usually PCOS is characterised by obesity. Hence, maintaining the BMI between 18 and 23.9 is very important. Suitable diet and exercise will help achieving this.I hope this clarifies your doubts. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","I hav irregular periods and PCOD. As guided by my gynocologist i used ovacet 1st and then yasmin. But they didn t suited my body, so now she recommended to use METADOZE IPR. ho much time does this medication take to show results? And please can u tell me y the earlier tablets didnt suited my body?" -235384,How can chronic insomnia and anxiety be treated?,"hi...greetings...as there is concentration difficulty, it's better you start going through puzzles which make us you start thinking...also go through novels in your leisure time which improves your retention power...take a single and easy task, focus on it till it is completed...and then shift to another task... practice in this way helps you concentrate more...try to keep your mood happy all the times...Go for a morning walk daily and exercise 2 to 3 times per week which makes you feel relaxed which automatically improve your concentration...if you are still feeling problematic then consult a psychiatrist and take medications on a short-term basis for improving your concentration...all the best for your future endeavours and I hope I solved​ query feel free to ask any further ",I am 30 years old and have had concentration issues since I was little. As I get older I find it gets worse. To the point I can not finish college my mind wonders and I can not sit still. It s starting to effect my job and my life in general I m not really sure what to do. -161615,What causes frozen finger after carpal tunnel surgery?,"Hi,In lumber spondilitis, I will suggest you to apply hot pack twice a day and along with use lumber corset belt when you are travelling. Avoid long journey, travel light, don't lift heavy weight, sleep on hard bed and try to sleep straight. Do back strengthening exercises like back isometrics, exercises like cat and camel one can help you regaining the curve. Have diet rich in calcium and proteins and they are helpful for bones and muscle development. Avoid fatty food. Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Harsh Swarup ",i had a jerk on the lower back and i could not move or even sit . after the X Ray reports says joint space between L4/L5 has reduced. Normal curvature of lumber spine is altered and has become bamboo straight. Impression: Lumber spondilitis with slip disc L4/L5 . -253286,What causes thick brown discharge during pregnancy?,chances are very very rare and that too if he ejaculated near vagina. so don't worry about it. One more thing you can do you can take I pill if you had sex with in 72hrs. ,"Hi! hope you can answer my question? I had sex for the first time with a condom, but i told him to stop because it was hurting. Then we decided to have oral sex without the condom. Then later he rubb his penis around my vagina, could i become pregnant that way? I m so scare!!!" -160870,What is the treatment for pain and stiffness in ankle?,"Hello!In my opinion You must make X-rays and visit traumatologist, because poping sound relates to joint injury! ",I was training in ju jitsu tonight and some egg knee mounted me in the right side upper rib area..appliedchis body weight to it and crushed it ending in a pop sound .the same you have ear c when u do your ligaments in your ankle. I have no problem breathing but depending on the angle.. is a very sharp pain is giving me now. Rising my bike hurts like a mo fo. How long will it take to get better? -70501,Could armpit abscesses be due to fungal infection?,"streptococcal is divided into A,B,C,D G,F group which is called Lancefield group each group denotes the common diseases group G leads to pyogenic skin or tissue infection . Treatment is oral antibiotics generally of penicillin group .take maximum of 7 days to heal. Hope this help . ","i have streptococcus haemolyticus, group G, and i got the results today, i haven't been to the doctors yet, i'm going later today, but i'm now wondering, what excatly is this group G, what does it mean, and for how long will my recovery last? and of all the symptoms, i only have the rash" -213769,Are lumps on the gums only an extra bone growth?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The chipped tooth cannot be covered with something by your own, you need to consult a dentist and get it treated, Mean while if you have sensitivity in the tooth, you can use desensitizers like strontium chloride(sensoform or sensodyne).After your tournament you can get the tooth restored either with composite if the fracture is not involving pulp. If it is involving pulp, then get it treated with root canal treatment and crown.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I chipped my front tooth and cant get to the dentist til tuesday. I have a water polo tournament this weekend, is there anything I can put on it til then to keep it covered" -110451,Suggest treatment for chest pain and shortness of braeath,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more in your case. But better to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. You are mostly having musculoskeletal pain. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks ",Hi I broke my ankle and sprained my wrist two weeks ago.they put a cast on me now week ago but I can t really use crutches because of my wrist. I still get on crutches and had the usual aches from using them. I noticed the second day of using them that I would get a chest pain. I get the pain mostly when I am getting ready to stand up. It s not pain from Gerd it s a pain in the middle of my chest and it is very painful. What could be causing this -180840,"Diagnosed with severe viral meningitis, episodes of epilepcies. On induced coma. No rashes, staring just for 2-5 minutes before sleeping for hours. Severity?","HI Thank you for choosing HCM you used abbreviation, word, 'MS' do not use such abbreviation while explaining to medics you should be clear and meaningful,, use simple terms as long as it is possible, now MS has wide meaning right from Mitral stenosis to multiple sclerosis, what exactly I should take it in account, if you mean, Multiple sclerosis then you need to talk to his physician, there are numbers of newer therapies available, but it should be discussed with treating physician, regarding the side effect of drugs, coast, duration of treatment, compliance etc. please be in touch with HCM. good luck to your son. ",My son was just diagnosed with MS. He is 31. He tested positive on his spinal tap and has 3 brain lesions. He is also taking lamotrigine for vertigo. He cannot drive because of the vertigo and he lost vision in one eye for a couple of hours 2 weeks ago. Can this get better with medicine or are these lesions here to stay? He has missed a few days of work and I am wondering if he is going to lose his job. I am a very worried mom 800 miles away. -232926,What is the remedy for the sensitiveness in penis causing ejaculation within minutes?,"Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!Yes molluscum contagiosum is more commonly called genital warts and can affect any part of the skin. It is not very common but I have seen patients who develop warts also in the head of the penis or the glans penis.Treatment is still the same as with other parts of the penis.regards,Dr Manuel See IV ",I was diagnosed with Molluscum Contagiosum. I was curious if it could be on the head of your penis? I continue to get more bumps as my doctor is giving me the TSA treatment but since my last visit I did not have these bumps on my head. Is it possible to get them there? -53629,What causes sudden increase in BP at the age of 57?,"Hello,Normally ejection fraction may improve slightly after stenting. But having 49% Ef is not bad. Normal Ef is more then 55%. Healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet, regular exercises, fish oil or fish, green leafy vegetables, fruits and avoiding meat etc will help. Lipid profile 6 monthly or yearly if it's deranged. Avoid smoking active or passive and alcohol if any. In the drug, antiplatelet like aspirin and clopidogrel, statins, beta blockers and ace inhibitor, which you must be on.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode ","I was implaneted a stent for MI in March this year (2011). Before angioplasy, echocardiogram showed my LV ejection fraction 49%. Can I improve my ejection fraction further? Please let me know the foods, vitamins, drugs i can take to improve my heart's EF." -90131,Done with liver function test. Had mononucleosis previously. Do I need any diet or liver test?,"Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.This is nothing uncommon and it seems like to be minor wound infection. I wouldnt even apply cortisone cream, it should heal by itself. Just keep it clean and dry. If you notice ous discharge or wound dehiscence you should seek help, but till that dont have to worry. Fever shouldnt be related to such a small wound infection. Wish you good health. ","I had a laparoscopic removal of my appendix and gallbladder three weeks ago today. Saw the doctor a week ago for my follow-up; my incisions were a bit red, but he said they weren't infected and said everything was healing fine. A couple days later my whole belly started itching and have been ever since. Call the surgeon, said use 1% Hydrocortisone cream and I've been using that 2 or 3 times a day. However, over the past couple of days, my largest and lowest incision (the one in the muscle) has gotten more red, though it is not hot, swollen, and I'm not running a fever; I feel fine. Do I need to worry? Everything is just itchy!!!" -188205,Can symptoms like enlarged cervix and HPV indicate cancer?,"Hi and welcome to HCM. swollen lymph nodes can indicate cancer but it cant lead to cancer. if these are nodes which are enlarged because of infection then antibiotics should work. if these are malignant lymph nodes which is much less common, then antibiotcs will not work and you should do biopsy and further tests. Thanks for the query. Wish you good health. Regards ",I have had a swelled lymph node on the left top side of my collar bone for over a week now. I read up on sweeled lymph nodes above the collar bone leading to cancer I am very concered. I am on a antibiotic as of right now I go back in two weeks for a check up. can you please give me advice on what I may be concered on. I am deeply worried. thank you so much for your time and help god bless! -189968,History of surgery for ovarian cancer. Recurred in vagina and coccyx bone. Life expectancy?,"Hi and welcomet to HCM. YOu should consult proctologist. The most anorectal disoredrs are caused by hemorrhoids, fissurae, poylps or abssceses. Some more serious diagnosis such as cancer, crohn and ulceratice colitis should always be ruled out. YOur problem can be casued by hard stool as well. You should try to take some laxatives to see will it be better. Specialist should do examinations, at least rectoscopy and digitorectal exam. There can be some organic lesion but also he can find weakness of anal sfincters. If you see blood in stool, have opstiptaion for more than 2 days or abdominal distension you should go to emergency department. WIsh you good health. ","I have pressure in my rectum. It comes and goes, I have had colonoscopy 17months ago everything was normal. I have had diarea off and on for several months now. Just started taking psylium the last several days it has helped, but today unbearable pressure and pain. Can't feel any hemrroids, not painful when I try to see or feel. What should I do it is the weekend. I did make a appt. with GI Dr. would he be the right one or a specialist in this area? Please help!" -217210,Suggest treatment for swelling in gum behind two front teeth,Please consult the dentist. he will remove it using a curette . DO NOT try to remove it yourself as it may lead to abscess . Get checked if the contact between your teeth are normal. Improper contacts might lead to food lodging often. ,"hi my husband accidentally got a small fish bone caught between the gum and tooth can not see from the front .it is in the back ,tried tweezers ,toothpick,floss.The floss caught the gum and not successful in getting the fish bone.is there any other way to remove." -67874,Suggest cure for a boil in the anal area,"HelloSince your daughter is having low grade fever for 2 weeks and almost all reports are within normal range . The possibilities of such type of fever may be , these include:1 Typhoid fever , mostly low grade fever is usually due to typhoid fever . Diagnosis can be confirmed by Widal test as well as serology test.2 Viral fever or sore throat are other common reason of such type of fever , particularly low grade . Diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination .3 Tuberculosis ,another possibility of such fever is tuberculosis . Diagnosis can be confirmed by blood for ES R ( if very high i.e. >100 mm is suggestive of either tuberculosis or some chronic disease ) X ray chest .Some times long standing fever present due to primary complex in children .However , there are so many other reason of such fever , so consult another physician and get his opinion ( 2nd ).Hope this will help you.Good luck. ",I am mother of 8 year old girl.My daughter is getting fever in the range of 99.2-99.6 almost daily since last 2 weeks.Her urine routine report shows pus cells in range of 3-4/hpf & epithelial cells 2-3/hpf.Lymphocytes are 35 & haemoglobin 12.7.CRP-C quantity is <0.3.Pls. Indicate the cause of recurrent fever. -12021,What can be done for tonsillitis associated with cough and fever?,"Hello. Yes sure, you will be ok definitely. Take these medications, Sulfur 1m five pills one dose only. Belladonna 30 five pills in the morning, noon, evening and night. Biochemic combination 10 four tablets in the morning, noon, evening and night (in more pain you can repeat tablets at intervals of one to two hours also). Give follow up after one week along with medicines. Gargle with water add salt and turmeric powder five to six times a day. Drink warm water add turmeric powder if you like that taste. One spoon warm mixture of ginger juice, turmeric powder, honey three to four times a day. Warm milk with turmeric powder and ginger powder. Have a good day. ","Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old male. I have been suffering from tonsillitis and fever for the last five days. I took antibiotics to treat my painful tonsillitis and fever and the antibiotic showed a very bad reaction. I developed skin rashes on my chest and around my nose. Whenever I have anything that has a cold base like coconut water (or coconut), curd, cardamom or any other fruits I develop tonsillitis. Last week, I ate cardamom by mistake, and all that broke loose for me the next day morning. And since then I am really suffering a lot. Could you please help me with my current situation of tonsillitis and fever? After the onset of tonsillitis, I started to cough also." -26185,Is it true? Tooth Infection may cause redness below the eyes?,"Hi. Yes, the tooth infection can cause redness below the eyes. Please go to a dentist soon, and there is no need for fear as dentists are very smooth and painless in their treatment methods and you will not even know it. If the tooth is restorable and you can afford it, then root canal treatment is the treatment of choice. Otherwise, you have to extract it soon. You need at least start taking antibiotics like Amoxicillin-CV 625 mg as soon as possible for five days to reduce infection. Send a picture for better treatment plan after diagnosing the exact problems.Thank you. Revert with pictures to a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hi doctor, I have about six broken teeth. They are a mess. I am so scared of the dentist, but I need to see one. I am in constant pain all the time. I have had two abscesses in the last six months. I had eye infections as well on the same side. I am sure that it is connected. What to do?" -134515,"White patch on tongue, taking corticosteroids for my asthma","hi, this looks like you have sinusitis, and cervical spondylitis. for sinusitis u need anti biotics, analgesics, nasal decongesants. steam inhalation will help. go for physiotherapy for cervical spondylitis. anyway see your ENT surgeon. ","I am 29, 5 8 , and about 190 lbs, fair physical shape and active. I am currently suffering from bad sinus congestion that has flared up from allergies . I woke this morning with an annoying pain in my right shoulder . Now, it hurts really bad to lift my arm past a certain height and very agonizing pain shoots through my entire right shoulder area front and back. Simple tasks such as opening or shutting a door with that arm or lifting a bag hurts. The best analogy I can thing of to compare it to is if you have ever had a tetnus shot in the upper arm and how bad that can hurt and limit your mobility OR if you have ever had pleurosy around the ribs and lungs and how bad that hurts." -112970,What causes viral bronchitis with itchy sternal angle?,"Yes if you have pain in the chest and fever continuously, it is very much possible that u can have a pneumonia. However it could just be a viral upper respiratory tract infection, which can be annoying sometimes and take a little longer than usual to subside. Do a Chest xray and see a chest physician to guide you properly for the treatment ","I have been sick for the past 8 days. Currently I am having sinus issues, fatigue, and a cough. The coughing is so bad that my lower ribs and abdomen hurt and my back between my shoulder blades. The cough is not a productive cough. Could I have pneumonia?" -191413,"My gf had acute lymphoblastic leukemia symptom, should I marry her ?","The best thing you can do for your friend right now is to be really open, honest and frank with her in talking about this issue. She is going to find that everyone around her will do everything they can to avoid talking to her - not out of meanness, but because they simply don't know what to say and feel really bad about this fact. People also sometimes feel guilty because they're fine and the other person's not. ","my friend just told me she has cancer, what do i say to her tomorrow at school ? i just don t know what i can say, nothing can make her better, or make it go away. she just told me on msn, and all she seems to do is appologise for telling me. we re only 14 and everyone that i know who has already died, died from cancer" -190402,"Has Emphysema, cleared state of prostate cancer, wearing life vest, on breathing treatment. Situation sounds like?","Hi, long term use of dicynene may not be suitable to control mucosal bleeding. Metastatic colon cancer can be treated with chemotherapy and depending upon exact site of bleeding palliative radiation may be an option which may effectively control the bleeding. Consult your oncologist. Take care. ",Hi my father in law is 80 years old and has recurrent colon cancer with metastsis and local recurrence and colonic bleeding dicynone could control the bleeding however we are afraid he might get a myocardial infarction since he was operated by CABAG few years back for how long can we use dicynone to control the colonic bleeding? -242898,"Suffering from whole body tingling, under stress. Having fibromyalgia. Taking anti depressants, BP and cholesterol medicines. Advice?","Hello,Thanks for posting on HcM,Well your problem will require more intense psychotherapy order than medications dosage. You will need a psychiatrist to schedule some sessions so you can go through a mental therapy that can help you out. Bupropion can be taken up to a dosage of maximum of 450 mg daily divided into two but that will have to be done with supervision of your doctor. Post traumatic stress disorder requires proper psychological therapy, so you will have to book an appointment with a psychiatrist.hope this helps ","Hi!I am on the Buproprion xl 150 mg. I take it once in the morning. I still seem to have some anger issues once in awhile..but not as bad as before ever taking the medication by far! I diagnosted with post traumatic stress disorder...due to being raped by 4 men, almost being strangled to death by a man, and as a child my father being abusive....he was a Vietnam vet and probably could have benefited from this medication himself. My question is...should I be on a higher dose? What do you suggest?" -176173,What does white matter disease in anterior frontal lobe from MRI suggest?,"Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.This changes are seen in half of the lumbar CT scans or MRI in the over 40s. Protrusion does not need to get treated, while stenois (narrowing of the central canal) should be monitored with yearly MRIs, but does not need any treatment either. If pain lead you to the test, just take the common pain killersHope this helps. Please feel free using MHC again ",L4 l5 disc protrusion. 13 mm transverse by 18mm craniocaudal by 8mm anterior to posterior. Narrowing of the central canal to 5.5 mm. Posterior displacement of the nerve roots and loss of the surrounding cerebral spinal fluid. firefighter work related injury. -4384,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -158630,How can sharp pain under the left arm be treated?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The pain and numbness can be related to neuropathy or due to low levels of vitamin B12 or a nerve root compression. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,I have been having numbness and pain around my ankle for three or four months. First it was planter fasciitis then a broken metatarsal then a sprained tendon. Several days of therapy and still no results. It’s been six months since I started with this pain. If feels like a tight rubber band is wrapped around my ankle. Do I have permanent damage and is this from neuropathy -192320,What does CMD in relation to gall bladder in a child mean?,"Hi, What spots white color. If candid patch is developing your child needs Candiderma lotion. Everytime after giving Seroflo please spit with water after so to ensure medication is not lodged in mouth. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prasanna Lakshmi, Pediatrician ","My daughter ,she is 6 years old, has Asthma problem, She is taking MomtekLC , Seroflo125according to need. From last few days I have observed some spot are developed on her face thgese are also touchable. Are this reaction of taking medicine? What I will do now please suggest me." -169773,Can hand tremor be caused by shoulder joint problems?,"Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, i can only comment if yo would have told us which type of arthritis your mother has been diagnosed for, seeing at the drugs it seems its Rheumatoid, and in that case if your mother has control of symptoms and decreased pain then its ok. but if her symproms are not under control , consult a Rheumatologist early.I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. ","hello sir i wanted to ask that my mother has arthritis for last 20 years she s 55 years old and has 40 kg weight ,her doctor prescribe the tablets -sazo 1 gm both time -HCQS 200mg both time -Supracal 1 time -Pacimol 650 1 time -Cyclomune 5mg 1 time -tab Fd.5 once a week -R.B Tone forte 1 time can you please tell me these are better prescription or not" -132243,"Suggest treatment for sneezing,itching in the nose and eye","Hi, looking at your history since you already have lung condition(asthma) and past history of pneumonia, I suggest you to consult a pulmonologist. ","in the past 2 days i have gotten a mild flu and developed a non-wheezy cough. At times, i can keep coughing to the point of wanting to throw up (10-20sec coughing fits). I am an asthmatic and have been taking my nebulizer (ventolin and atrovent) once every 4 hours. i have had pneumonia in the past. have i any reason to be worried, do i need to go to the hospital or should i be ok?" -240936,Suggest treatment for difficulty to perform tasks and hyperactivity,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. If you want explanation for your behavior, then there are many. Body is a complex mechanism. So many things happen and so many signals pass. Every thought is an electric signal. The brain does lot of jobs and one among them is to transmit and receive these signals which acts as thinking (broadly).You cannot stop thinking. They are part of life. But certainly you can divert them with your own thoughts. This is called prioritization. For your condition, stop worrying about the problem and you will soon learn how negligible the problem is. Even small rock seems mountain if you worry about it. Understood. Learn to ignore your problem.For more psychotherapy techniques, You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Hello I had a condition as a child- around the age of 8 - that still do not understand why it was happening. I would talk and suddenly I would loose concentration and loose sight in front of me. Like day dreaming. It would happen while talking and thinking about something else. I would stop talking and concentrate on what I was thinking - looking like day dreaming. it was very difficult to deal with because it would happen publicly and it was extremely uncomfortable and even embarassingCan someone explain what that was? I was not taken to a doctor -135846,"Chronic sinusitis, high BP. Which decongestant can I safely use?","Dear Mr. galaxyfunworld, Good morning, By your history it is apparent that you have allergic tendency with off & on episodes of breathlessness. Cold or flu like illness aggravates the symptoms. I suggest you to have your chest examined by your doctor for assessing the degree of bronchospasm. Meanwhile you may please continue T. Winolap for 5-7 days. Plus Steam inhalation/ nebulization 3-4 times a day and a short course of bronchodilator + steroid therapy would also help. I hope you find my response to be helpful and informative. I hope this answers your query, I will be glad to reply any follow up query that you have. Wishing you best of health. Regards, ","well 3&1/2 months back i was prescribed WINOLAP-5 for my wheezing . i had that for about 10 days. i was fine afterwards. Lately i cough out mucus during night time & now due to cold i am having bad stuffy nose , wheezing as well light asthmatic feeling can i continue with winolap-5? my e-mail address is YYYY@YYYY" -70628,Is it possible to get rabies after a dog scratch?,"hi there thanks for asking this on HCM, the symptoms you are telling suggest of fungal infection. since you have already taken test for HIV and VDRL there is no other investigation needed at present for your complaint. if its a fungal infection you need to take a tablet of fluconazole 400mg and locally apply clotrimazole cream daily in night after washing and drying your groin region the itching will subside in a week. ",hello sir i have severe itching near my groin and have ulcers in my upper layer of tongue... i consult doctor he said its fungus and apthous ulcer... should i take any test for it... i already took hiv and vdrl... what should i do for getting relief fron this -129172,xdc,"first you have to do USG of abdomen as your illness since from many days or you can try this medication of ayurveda tablet amrutvati 1 tab 3 times a day , tablet liv52 1 tab. 3 times a day avoid cold drinks tea cofee and maintain proper timing of food and avoid stress. take care ","Dear Sir, I am suffering in stomach problem.Since last 10 years I have faced stomach problem.I face problem after three to four months & suffer one to one & half months,during suffering I can t take proper food.I feel no hungry during hole day & but for very few moment I feel hungry & it stopped very soon. In this period my belly seems always full.When I take food I am afraid that may be it will be vomiting .With this symptom I feel now lower back pain also.In this time I take homeopathy medicine from last two years during illness ,but the problems is coming after few months.So please help me how to I over come from the problem." -227228,Is there a treatment to increase the size of the penis?,your liquefaction time is prolonged.normal liquefaction time is 20 minutes.maximum it can be 30 minutes.the pus cells are also increased .it might be a cause of increased liquefaction time.kindly consult with your fertility specialist .hope this answer might have helped you. ,my seminogramliquefaction time:45 minsperm concentration 82 millions/mlnormal sperms 80%pus cell 8-10 /hpfmotility grade A 40% after 1 hour grade A 35% after 2 hour do i have problem in viscosity and pus cellsthank you -192548,Can pelviectasis cause UTI or pyelonephritis?,"Hi, It's possible that the irritation or friction from wiping or rubbing the area thoroughly has caused the redness. Clean the area gently with running water if possible, or with wet cotton. Continue application of nappy rash cream. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Cajetan, Pediatrician ","my 3 yr old is potty trained, but a few days ago started complaining that her bum hurt. It hurt her so bad we couldn t touch it. She freaks out if we even want to look at it. After begging and bargaining she would let me look at it for a moment, it is very red around her anus. i have put cream on it and powder and now the skin is peeling off. She hurts so much that she doesn t want me to look at it or even hold her. is it just a rash. has she not been wiping enough when she goes to the bathroom or do i need to tak her in?" -59800,What causes Lyme disease?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If there are 3-4/hpf that would be fine. Nothing much about it and you are not having symptoms that is fine . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani, General & Family Physician ",My pus cells in urine 20-37hpf doesnt diappear since last 6mos i take diff kind of antibiotics but it doesnt diappear it just reduces at 3-4hpf now i am 6weeks pregnant i am worried about my condition and also im afraid if it can affect the baby please help me please -207777,What does the following fecal analysis report indicate?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern.Daktozin contains Miconazole and zinc oxide. Miconazle is anti-fugal agent. Both these drugs are also used in form of oral gels and not very toxic if ingested in small quantities.If your child has not developed any kind of allergic reaction or not showing any symptoms of toxicity than it is not necessary to consult doctor.If you observe any unusual symptoms like difficulty in breathing, swelling anywhere in body, any sign of irritation in mouth than you should consult doctor.Otherwise there is nothing to worry.Hope this will be helpful.Do ask if any further question is there.Take care. ","my 2 year old daughter has just ingested some doktozin ointment, i have got as much out of her mouth as i could, rinsed her mouth out, and made her drink some water. i don t know how much she swallowed. should i take her to her gp? Also what could possible side effects be from ingesting it?" -110450,What causes cramp like chest pain ?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. So ask your doctor about possibility of bronchitis. Get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. If all of these are normal than no need to worry much. Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Have had a sudden chest pain around the sternum. Have had it for a week now. Random shortness of breaths and lightheadedness. It s not constant and doesn t last more than a couple mins. So.e parts of the day I m fine, then other it just hits. I have an appointment on Monday, i was just wondering if anyone would have an a idea before I go in and ask?" -252340,What causes extreme hot flashes?,"Hi there,,Yes its possible to get pregnant by the ART procedures.But you must keep in mind that the chances of success of any IVF is related to the age of the women. The chances of success decrease with increasing age.At 35, she does have a chance but its lesser than what she had before.The other concern is if she gets pregnant the mode of delivery has to be a cesarean delivery otherwise the chance of recurrence of prolapse is there and the prolapse surgery will loose its effectiveness.Hope this helps.Regards. ",my wife had uterus prolift surgery for prolapse. Her age is 35 years and has a baby aged 8 years. prolapse started after her first delivery which was a force up delivery. she did not conceive after that irrespective 4 ivf efforts. all the 4 ivf s failed after successful embryo transfers. what are the chances to one more baby with ART proceedurers. Is there any issue in doing more ivf s ? -31551,How to get pregnant after ectopic pregnancy?,HiGREETINGS Was your tube removed or ectopic was treated with medicine.? If you are not conceiving consult a gynaecologist and get a hormonal analysis and test for tubal patency.Hysterosalpingography can be done with ultrasound scan or a diagnostic hysterolaparoscopy to rule out any abnormalities. hope my answer helps you. Regards ,"I have been married for three years and trying to conceive since then but no luck , I only had one actopic pregnancy two years back . i have been to gynecologist to found out if i have any abnormalities but everything was OK. What to do next my marriage is falling apart ?" -20715,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -190161,"Diagnosed with infiltrating lobular breast cancer, had lymph nodes removed. Had bilateral mastectomy. Suggest?","Hi, Lump in breast at your age always should be examined carefully. You should visit a general surgeon as soon as possible, proper clinical examination is necessary, If there is any doubt mammogram of both the breast and at least a FNAC may be considered.Take care. ","Hi, i m 46 and have found a lump between my breasts slightly to the left and it has been there for about 3 weeks now. it doesn t seem to move but is sore when i push on it, i m scared that it may be cancer , i haven t had children and my mum has a breast tumer but is is not cancerous so they are leaving it as it is. There is also a slight rash around my lump." -60623,What causes pus discharge post an ear piercing?,"Hello and welcome to HCM. Presence of greenish thick greenish discharge indicates it is acute bacterial sinusitis.Though you may feel symptomatically better by using nasal decongestants,the infection may return.But you need not worry as it can treated by antibiotics.It is necessary to do antibiotics course besides having nasal decongestant to avoid further sinusitis complications.If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend--tablet augmentin 500 mg thrice a day for 5-7 days.(prescription drug)-steam inhalation with mucinex tablet twice in a day-continue nasal irrigation with normal saline.-gently clean and dry the nose.dont blow the nose hard.Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards ","I had an (untreated by antibiotics) sinus infection that seems to be going away, but still have non opaque, slight yellow tint, watery mucus coming from my right side sinus. It is slightly sticky and is coming out when I lean forward. It doesn't look like a normal runny nose due to the slight color and sticky feel. I started detecting the yellow color getting a little darker throughout the day today. Is this normal? Seems strange so I want to inquire about this fluid as it doesn't seem like the normal runny nose mucus. Any cause for concern? (Some background: I started getting sick Monday 6/19, peaked on Fri 6/23, and felt much better today, but concerned about the fluid I am seeing. I flushed the sinuses with Neil Med flush once on Saturday. The rest of the time, I used just a saline rinse to flush the sinuses, Vicks Vaporub on neck and chest, and lots of OJ and water. I also used Afrin metered dose spray on Thursday and Friday in an attempt to open up the blocked passages. The mucus was mostly thick, opaque light yellow (slight green the morning of Friday 6/23, but returned to yellow, with little sign of blood).)" -192964,How can an injury to the head of a 20-month-old due to a fall be taken care of?,"all of the symptoms you described are not definitely determine head injury, on my opinion she must ambulatory admitted by a psychiatrist. ","My GF s daughter (10 years old) is having all these symptoms for the last 3 weeks and we think it s due to a fall. She hit her head at school and still has some tenderness (3 weeks later). Her handwriting is getting worse, she has been making these sort of spastic movements (similar to someone on drugs), she is not thinking clearly (apparently couldn t get her pants on this morning because she was only using one of her hands while the other fist was closed. She didn t grasp the concept of using both hands and gave up. Her school work has dropped off drastically and she was previously a good student. Simple projects that would take her 10 mins previously now take 2 hours. We re afraid she might have some sort of swelling on the brain or something? Do these symptoms go along with some head injury? For the record - her mother is taking her to Urgent care right now." -123691,"Stomach constantly flipping, very scared. Feeling of ulcer, heart attack. Suffering from head trauma. Symptoms related?",if you have no local organ disease it is allergy to food and after eating the food protein react with body proteib to cause thisget llergy doctor consultatio to find the cause of allergy by tsts and treat accordingly ,"Hello, I have a question about possible gall bladder attacks. I have infrequent abdominal pain and the need to vomit. The pain is high, located under my sternum . It radiates mostly to the right. It occurs after I eat late night or early morning. Normally some type of meal like spaghetti or like last night a hot dog. I was seen before and they said I didn t have gall stones. I need help!" -153644,What causes brown patches on lower leg and swelling in ankles?,"Hello, As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. The pain due to inflammatory changes in the joint cavity.If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I fell on my knee s, my left which has osteoarthritis in it. Both knees swelled and bruised. It has been a month now and there is still a hard lump on my left knee, that hurts when I touch it and thrombs at night some time. Will this go away soon or do I need to get medical assistance on this? Thank you" -85407,What do the blood results show?,"Thank you for posting query at HCM.HBsAg positive means that your have been infected with HepB virus. you need to be chacked for HbeAg and viral load to know your ""infectious state"".ONLY positive or high HBeAg and/or viral load will mean that your highly infectious.It is possible that the virus remains in dormant phase throughout and causes no harm to liver. Only one fourth of patients infected with HepB virus develop liver cirrhosis. therefore, one cannot be sure about your status. the viral load should be monitored and he needs to repeat test every 6 month or atleast once a year.without further evaluation , you can not be adviced treatment. liver enzymes (LFT), HBeAg , and viral load (PCR test) need to be examined. Take results to treating physician or post them at HCM for further advice.Results of all these together with HBsAg will give a clear picture for treatment.meanwhile, people close to your friend needs vaccinated and also test for HBsAg.if any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","hi i want to ask about hepatitis B.if the test show that HbsAg positif, it means always infected?but i dont have problem or symptoms related to hepatitis such as jaundice, etc.my mother also show that she has HbsAg positif but my father does not.and also my brother has HbsAg positif but his wife is not positif. is it means that im infectious to other person especially my husband?what should i do know?thank you" -225302,Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction without surgery,"Hello, Masturbation is normal, it’s just another way of having sex without a partner. It’s a good practice, helps to calm your mind and release happy and stress bursting enzymes. Having 2 to 3 times a week is not an issue, more than that is also not an issue , but needs adequate nutrition and exercise which will be difficult to fulfill. It won't interfere with your future sex life or pregnancy or your hymen (it's a clitoris massage). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","Hey doctor im a 17 years old girl i weight 56 kg my height is 170 , im masturbuting since i was 13 years old i've quited for about 5 months but now im doing it again each single day, im realy depressed i wanna get ruin of it because my pussy is realy black in color but im a white person in color and also my pussy is realy long it doesnt look like normal pussies i dont know what to do, how to fix my pussy, i want my pussy to be white again like before, and im also afraid when i get married would that be a problem??? In out culturr a girl should be a vergion when she is married because in my culture reputation of a girl is so important, im afraid that im no longer a vergion plzzz HELP im realy depressed want to die" -176836,What causes blackout after drinking alcohol?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.The lower back is made up of an alignment of small bones. These bones have sponge like discs between them and the spinal cord passes along the back of these bones through the spinal canal. You seem to be having one of the discs protruding between the bones and this protrusion is backwards and causing narrowing of the spinal canal. You are having these discs protruding in to the spinal canal at more than one level and causing pinching of nerve roots leading to severe pain in your back and legs.There are patients who get relief by doing physiotherapy and taking neurogenic pain relievers. Injections give relief as you have experienced earlier. However this might nor always happen. If your pain is severe and not responding to medical treatment then the disc protrusion needs to be removed by doing a small surgery at the lower back region. Presently, laser assisted surgical techniques are also available.You can try to feel more comfortable at work by taking small breaks every 30 minutes and not straining your back. ","I have been suffering from Disc problem from last 5 years. I works in QC Department As A Analyst in a Pharma company. Somtimes I face severe pain due to overtime or excess works. What should i do , Should i continue my job, or Should i change my work as medical store means siting work . I am a registered pharmacist also. Please advice me ." -130990,Suggest treatment for pus filled insect bite with itching on skin,"Hi thanks for using Healthcaremagic I think here the problem is steroid dependence than asthma Sure, you will have to be on some steroids But inhalational steroids is also effective..You cannot stop oral steroid(betnesol) all of a sudden.Your body is used to steroids from outside,hence when you stop betnesol enough amount of steroids won't be produced in the body.Hence we will have to stop it gradually..Longterm steroid therapy can make you Cushingoid (excess of steroids)Hence it is better to consult an Endocrinologist and he can help you.... ","Hello Doctor, I am 50 yrs. old. My problem is asthama since 1980 & I am taken daily a table of Betnesol. If I cannot take this table I feel some problem. 1. I can not Sleep properly 2. headack problem 3. constipation problem Can I releave from this problem ." -22166,How can I increase my height by three to four inches?,"Hi. I have reviewed your query. The growth of bones eventually stops, because of the closure of growth plates in long bones, which occurs in puberty that is around 16 years of age in girls and 14 to 19 years in boys. According to the majority of studies, the growth of height stops between 18 to 20 years. It is highly unlikely for a girl to have her height increased after 18 years (especially after 16 years for girls). Rarely, few studies propose that you can gain a little increase in height by taking foods with Calcium and Vitamin D as required regularly. But this seems to have only small benefits after the growth plate closure. Growth hormone injections do not have any role in your age group (just for children with deficiencies of hormone). But, in some countries, bone lengthening procedures are being done, which are high risk associated with varied results and even not allowed in a few places. There is very minimal chance of increasing your height at this age group. Still, you can follow a few simple methods like taking nutritious food and exercising regularly and maintaining proper posture methods. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hi doctor, My height is 5 feet. I want to increase my height by at least three to four inches. If possible, how can I improve my height?" -68744,What are the side effects of spider bites?,do not eat undercooked meat...have 1 tablet of albendazole 400..before sleeping..and 1 tab after 7 days..eat vegetables mostly..proper diet habit is very important.and the dead worm will pas from your stool.thank you. ,"For a year or more I have had presumably Tapeworm. I tried to have it diagnosed in the US but they gave me some BS. The doctor told me it was nothing. I have been losing the feeling in my body nerves for at least two years. I took a cleanser about a month ago with worm wood and and•••etc. I am drinking pineapple and citrus smoothies. For about three or four months. I ordered ALBENZA IT should be here in a week. I bought DOG deworming today, BUT I can t take a tab only lick the outside. SAYS on label not for humans. it has Praziquantal in it. BUT I have to wait for the human form of ALBENZA. How long should I take it and What should I buy to kill the bacteria once the ALBENZA kills the worms? Will I be able to feel again??? God help me Thank you" -25634,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -21768,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -208840,What is the dosage of Panadol for fever and cold?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The eruption of teeth can cause fever and diarrhea. These conditions are called teeththing disorders. Nothing to be panic, you can give your child a dose of paracetamol syrup and let her do saline gargling. You have to consult a oral physician to confirm the diagnosis, since the fever can be because of many reasons.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ",My four year old girl has a temp of 101.7. she is eating ok and drinking water. but she is complaining her front bottom two teeth hurt when she bites down. Can children run a temp when their adult teeth are starting to come in? her teeth are not loose yet. -173107,What causes severe abdominal pain and diarrhea after taking Vancomycin?,"Hello and welcome,If you still have the symptoms after 24 hours transient ischemic attack (TIA) but they are weaker than initial TIA symptoms it is highly likely a ""minor stroke"". The symptoms may last a few weeks, or longer and usually have favorable outcomes. But people who had TIA or minor stroke have increased (12 to 20%) risk of having an ischemic stroke or an acute coronary event within the next 3 months. Please, make an appointment with your health care provider and start secondary stroke prevention strategies (statin therapy, antiplatelet therapy etc).I hope the above information will be helpful for you. Please, feel free to ask me if there is anything else you need to know. Thank you,Malik Amonov MD ","3 days ago I had heat rise from the neck to the head and numbness on my left side of the face and arm. I went to the hospital and after a few tests, the doctors concluded that I had a TIA. After coming home from the hospital, I'm still getting some numbness and tiggling in my face and arms. Is this normal to happen after a TIA?" -174006,What causes hot hands?,"It means that the space between your vertebrae, from which nerves leave the spinal cord, is narrowed due to a structural damage to the intrervertebral space, joint problems and fusion of 4th and 5th lumbar vertebra.This is causing symptoms in the areas distributed by that nerve.Hope this answers your question, thank you. ","mri noted severe facet arthropathy/ligamentum flavum hypertrophy with grade 1 anterolisthesis on L4-L5 as well as moderate to severe L4-5 stenosis.Problems with L2-3, L3-4 & L5-S1 are not as serious except for mild right foraminal narrowing and mild to moderate left foraminal narrowing. Lumbar spondylosis In language I can understand what does that mean?" -238621,"What is causing the dizzy,disoriented feeling with memory loss?","Hello and thanks for your query.I understand that you are worried about your mother's recent mental health problems following surgery. From the description of her symptoms, it seems like she is having visual hallucinations. Considering the fact that this is occuring suddenly after her surgery, the most likely possibility is that she is suffering from Delirium.Post-surgical delirium is relatively common, especially in the elderly age group. It can be due to different reasons like dehydration, salt imbalances, hypoglycemia, side effects of medication, etc.The treatment of this condition will fist involve identifying what is causeing the Delirium. Then treating the identified cause will resolve the Delirium.So, I would suggest that you report her symptoms to the doctor immediately, so that she can be evaluated and terated appropriately.Best wishes. ",my mom underwent surgery under general anesthesia and for the last 24 hours she has been imagening that the helicopters and soldiers are entering her hospital bed and when that happens all the hospital personnel disappears. She then pulls the covers over her head hoping they won´t see her.d -72423,Suggest treatment for infertility,"thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com.....see first of all, talking to a doctor about anything is not awkward....but for proper diagnosis and treatment, you should tell your doctor everything...anyways, primary amenorrhea is said to be present when there is no periods and no secondary sexual character at age 13 or no periods but presence of secondary sexual character at age 15...so irrespective of your secondary characters like breast growth, pubic hair etc you are suffering from primary amenorrhea....well there are various reasons behind primary amenorrhea, most common being genetic and uterine developmental defects...so in my opinion, you should definitely visit your GYNAECOLOGIST and he/she would run some tests like usg, laparoscopy or hysteroscopy and might be karyotyping also depending on your features...also definitely some hormonal studies also....it might not be very serious till now, so dont worry but visit your doctor immediately...hope this was helpful....come back to me for further queries...regards ",So when i was 3 i was diagnosed with growth hormone defciency and i took daily shots in my stomach until i was 14 and my doctor said if i didn't get my period by 16 i have to go back and see whats wrong. i am 16 and still no period. so i was wondering what could be wrong? what tests they will run? if it will be awkward? if its normal? ya know just so i'm not freaked out about this! ps.. i really don't like going to my doctor. it's a guy and i just think its awkward talking about period stuff. -226130,Suggest treatment for penis pain post intercourse,"Hi, The enlarged prostate causes recurrent UTI. You can consult a urologist and plan for surgical removal of the prostate so that UTI will be settled. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","sir, my father is of 85years. he has enlarged prostate 52.3x49x46.7 mm and weigh 62.7g. due to this he is suffering from uti on recurrent basis. from last 5years he suffered from this uti on 2 per year basis for hospitalization of about 1week. but, now this year he is in hospital from the last 1month and suffering from uti with packed field pus cells. his infection is not getting controlled. his hb is 10.1 and totally on bed with liquid diet and very weak." -158935,How to treat numbness and tingling sensation in the hand while having carpal tunnel syndrome?,take tab simhanada gugglu 2bd along with tab vitex 1tds apply mahanaryana tailait will solve your problem ,"Hello, my name is Cody, about 7 yrs ago I had a bad fall from 15ft onto my head. Since then for maybe 6 yrs now I’ve been have a pulling sensation under my armpit that comes and go. I’ve been to the doctor and they said it could be nerve damage from the fall. I accept that but how do you remedy it? Is this something that will continue to pain me the rest of my life? The pain feels like an electrical shock under the armpit that travels thru my arm to my hand ....all this is only in the right side." -15442,What is the reason for neck pain on turning to side?,Hello. I have read your concern. I feel that there could be some facet irritation that can lead to this restriction and pain on your left side of the neck. Do not worry. I suggest you to kindly use a neck pillow or support your neck properly while sleeping. At least make sure you support the neck curvature with a rolled towel. Keep icing frequently over the painful area. Drink water adequately. Hydration will help relax muscles. Have proper sleep. Avoid stress. Gentle massage over your neck help reduce stiffness and pain. Mild gentle stretching of the neck help maintains range. Revert back to me once pain comes down to suggest you strengthening program. ,"Hello doctor, I have pain in my neck whenever I turn it to the left, occurring in the back left-hand side of my neck, and this has been happening for the last six months. I am currently on no medication. I am a female, age 15, 5'5""." -232597,Suggest treatment to increase penis size and stop premature ejaculation,Hii had gone through your semen analysis report.You have normal sperm count but low active motility.sperm motility is the key requirement to traveling of sperm in female genitalia's.It is difficult to conceive with such motility but motility can be increased.Follow gynecologist advise for fertile day.sex during fertile day may increase chance of pregnancy.There are artificial methods for pregnancy like artificial insemination method.I hope i have answered your query.Feel free to ask.Thank you. ,I Have had semen analysis test. Are sperms motile to help conception? I have a sperm count of 120 million / ml actively progressive motility 30 % slowly progressively motility 25 % non progressively motility 25 % non motility 20% normal sperm momorphology 60%. we have been trying from 1 yrs but unable to.she is o.k wit all her reports. Is it a natural delay or my side due to motility problem we are not having kids? Plz suggest me the reality. -149861,Diarrhea with blood. Why nauseated?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.The doctor gave her ethamsylate to stop the bleeding, it is a drug with the specific function to stop bleeding. The side effect of ethamsylate is low blood pressure, nausea, headache and skin rashes. They are bearable in most patients and dont require any kind of treatment.HCG levels let us know whether your wife is pregnant or not, a level above 25 means that she is pregnant. I hope this answered your question. ",My wife underwent Embryo Transfer on 16.8.12 and on 24.8.12 she had slight bleeding . Immediately Dr immediately gave her Ethamsylate 1000 mg her bledding stopped totally and when we Bet Hcg after 14 days it was 43 and after two days we took it was 54 . After third week we did HCG 194 and closer to 28 days we did Beta hcg it was 414. Kindly tell us whether my wife is pregnant or not. Does Ethamsylate have any side effects . Sender N.Ravichandran. -123577,"Dull, constant pain in abdominal area increased with sitting. History of sore stomach,vomiting. On ibuprofen, codeine. Suggest",you may bew having chronic infection of stomach gall bladder liver or other organs of digestive systemsneed consultation from gastroenterologist to find the cause and treat according to the diagnosis in meantime use antacids and low proteins diet and fluids to control the time ,"I am a active, healthy, 120 lb., 43 year old female. I am wondering what this fluttering feeling is that I have been having for a couple of weeks now could be? It is happening intermittently throughout the day, maybe 2-3 times a day. It hasn't increased or decreased in the recent couple of weeks since I first felt it happen. It is not painful whatsoever and it is not in my ribs at all. It is directly below in the soft diagram area. It is a similar flutter description of when I was pregnant and there was any movement such as the fetus moving. Any ideas?" -187401,Any suggestion for psa reading of 0.02 with prostate cancer history?,"Hi. I can understand your anxiety and concern regarding your mother's illness. From the information you have provided, it seems your treating team has given you the understanding that if PET SCAN turns out to be negative for metastatic disease then the CT scan picture at the moment makes the tumor resectable.Adenocarcinoma of Lung can be cured with surgical resection followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy (if required depending upon hitopathology report). Whether diseases limited to lung will be verified by a PET scan.You can again repeat your question once PET Scan report is available and we at Healthcare Magic will be more than happy to answer. ",my mother was just diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma. She has been coughing up blood off and on since this summer. She has had Wegners Granualmotosis limited to lung since 2004. They are setting her up for a petscan and says if there is no other cancer she would be benefit from surgery and can even have possibel cure with surgery. What is the time line from coughing up blood to which stage the cancer is at? I am just overwhelmed right now I really was hoping it was her Wegners coming back. Is there a way to have it still limited to lung with coughing up blood.Thank you -230801,What is the suggestion for a white color layer and itching on penis?,"Hi,I have gone through your query.You are not suffering from erectile dysfunction, As you get erection while masturbating. The problem with you is anxiety which leads to improper erection with your partner. Medicine like Fluoxetine can be taken after consulting a psychiatric. There is no need to worry.You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/DrGauravWish you a good health. ",i need to ask u something doc . i hv been masturbating whn i was 14 maybe now m 23 i had sex before 1 yr nd it was good but recently i was hanging out with someone nd my penis doesnot hv that erection it wasnt stiff enough to hv sex ... its only when i m with her whn i came back nd i tried to see the problem so i start masturbating while masturbating it was stiff plzzz let me know as fast as possible m so much worried abt this :( -29826,Please look at my reports and explain the reason for dizziness.,Hi. For further information consult a neuro surgeon online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neuro-surgeon ,"Hi doctor, Please have a look on my reports. I have dizziness for the past 1 year. Kindly answer my questions below. I do not know how it could happen for me. Can this get cured with medicine? If not, do I need to get any surgery? Will it be a minor or major surgery? Is there any other way of treatment apart from surgery?" -9967,Will I have any problem if I have sex with a tight foreskin?,Hi. I have read and understood your problem. For further doubts consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hello doctor, I am having a tight foreskin, but I am able to masturbate without pain. I would like to know whether it will cause any problem while having sex. Thank you." -1910,My daughter has skin irritation with bleeding in hands. Please suggest solution.,Hi. Kindly attach the pictures of the skin problem and old prescription. The picture you sent is that of blood soaked cloth (attachment removed to protect patient identity). How much is her thyroid level? Is she taking Eltroxin? Is she having wheezing or dust allergy? Send me the pictures of the hand and joint. ,"Hi doctor, My daughter has skin irritation near hands in the joining area. After itching, she gets blood in that area. And at night time she is having itching on her whole body and she has dry skin. My daughter is 6 years old and she is a thyroid patient. Please suggest solution. Currently, she is on Erythromycin and Lecope." -108842,What causes chest pain and swollen collar bone?,"Hi. I can understand your concern. She will need to undergo a detailed evaluation like blood tests and a chest x ray. It would be advisable for you to consult a pulmonologist at the earliest for the same.Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, my 13 year old daughter has had a cough that has loosened and is very productive but was still having an issue this morning so we kept her home from school. Although the cough seems to be getting better and is no longer I coughing fits her fingers have become quite swollen. Is this something that could be related or is it a virus going around or worse, is it something I need to be concerned about? She says they don t hurt and she is not, nor has she, ran a fever with this. Thank you, Crystal" -24137,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -162150,Suggest treatment for popped out foot joints,"it will sound weird but have you checked your kidneys ? do a urine test check fir blood and proteins i suspect chronic kidney failurehope i am wrong , good luck ","Hello, I have fibromyalgia. I was dx by my doctor who recently retired. New doc wants second opinion..waiting for apt w/rheumatologist. I was taking Tramadol for this not qd. She says it is too addicting and doesn t mix w/Adderall or other psyche meds. (I didn t care for Lyrica, tried gabapentin) Basically she is telling me she doesn t think I have it; and my doubting a revered physician s dx. I know I need to exercise more anfd am working on this. I guess I need another dr? I also am on HCTZ 25 mg. BP s improved. I am trying to quit smoking....starting w/PA quit line and have Nicotrol. Too many NSAIDS or Naprosyn isn t good for BP s. Any suggestions??" -56653,What causes heart palpitations after achilles tendon surgery?,"Hello!Welcome to HCM!I carefully read your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to an infection (probably viral). Anxiety can not be excluded too as a possible cause of this clinical scenario. Have you measured your body temperature? Do you have fever?I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, CPK, fasting glucose, blood electrolytes) and a chest X ray study. Further tests may be needed to establish the cause (bacterial blood culture, urine analasis, etc.), especially if you have fever. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri ","Hi, today I started getting shivers a bit even though I was in a really warm room for 5 hours. When I got home I felt sick, and now my body really really aches, I have also been feeling like I'm going to throw up. I also feel like I have difficulty breathing now , although that bit might be from worrying about it I dont knowThanks for any help" -187845,Should i be worried about the bruise on right side above waistline after being diagnosed with stomach cancer 5 years ago?,"No, you should not take both treatment together. either of the treatment, you have to choose. this is because, possible interactions with drugs. I advise, strongly to ahead with chemotherapy, rather than homeopath, becoz, former has more evidence of control of the disease rather than later. ",My father is suffering from easofeagal cancer which is in advance stage. We consulted a Homeopath who has prsribed him medication for a month... My father chemotherapy is due to start... My question is whether we can proceed with both the treatments simultaneosly. -16759,Started PEP after 66 hours of unprotected sex. Will it be helpful?,Hello. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex and have consulted a doctor after that. He told me to go for PEP immediately. So, I started PEP after three days of exposure with one Tablet of Lamivudine and Zidovudine along with one Efavirenz tablet. I have taken PEP after 66 hours of exposure. Will it be helpful? Please let me know." -203677,What causes Infantile spasms?,She may have some infectious fever....if there is no localising signs it is then a viral fever...consult a doctor if fever last for more than five days ,my 18 month old daughtermy 18 month old daughter went from being completely normal and very active to a fever of 102.6 with uncontrollable shakes and very heavy breathing in a matter of 15 minutes. her toes and fingers are very cold. what could this be and what should I do? -102320,What causes intense chest pain while having high cholesterol?,"Hello,     All your symptoms are suggestive of an acute allergic reaction. So better to consult a doctor and get done Intravenous avil and dexona for immediate relief of these symptoms. Once these symptoms are subsided, get done detailed allergy testing to identify the causative allergen in your case. You need to avoid these allergens to prevent future attacks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I feel the pounding of my heart in my back, legs, lower lip. I am having difficulty breathing sometime. My left eye has been twitching lately, which may or may not be related. I have a 50% blockage but I know something else is wrong. Can you help me? Lynda" -99696,Suggest treatment for lump in buttocks,"Hi.Read your history. As you have got pain and lumps but the CT, MRI And X-ray are able to detect them , the most probable diagnosis is fat necrosis. This happens duo to unknown reason and is common in calf muscle area and the one you have noted. This is not detected by the investigations. Any surgeon who has seen this condition can diagnose this by clinical history and examination. You may please request your surgeon to remove this mass and subject to histopathological examination. ","I am a 29yr old Female have over the last 2 months felt weakness, tired, and abdominal discomfort. During those 2 months I have had 2 firm and painful masses under both sides of my rib cages. It has gotten progressivly more painful and uncomfotable and feels like the masses are rapidly increasing in size. This am i woke up to another lump/mass under my right breast feeling like its throbbing and shotting pains off and on. My Dr feels the masses has run blood work, 3 xrays, a CT scan, and MRI all showed nothing... Any suggestions as this is just getting worse and the pain is so sever I am at a loss... Weight: 190lbs Hight: 5'9"" History: C-Section w/ tubal ligation 2006 Gallbladder 2008 Apendix 2009 Tonsils 2010" -38952,Are raised bumps on my face with dark sunken centers a kind of acne ?,Welcome to Healthcare Magic Good Day It appears you have scratched off the tops of the acne or they have just appeared as shalow crater like lesions. It could be Molluscum contagoisum. Do you have any such lesions anywhere else in the body. The Dermatologist would recommend Trichloroacetic acid astringent or Cyrotherapy but after confirmation. Kindly show it to the Dermatologist. Avoid sun exposure. Wear sunscreen. ,"I have raised bumps on my face , that have dark sunken centres. They look like tiny volcanos. They do not come to a head , and they do not go away. I use OTC anti acne remedies from Neutrogena, and talc free powder makeup. I am 51 and am peri menopausal; I had regular acne as a teen and when I was pregnant , but hardly any in the past 20 years. Might this be a different kind of acne? If so, how do I treat it?" -70534,What is the treatment for an abscess developed after umbilical hernia repair?,"HelloWelcome to HCMI understand your concern.The only best thing to avoid bacterial as well as yeast infection is boosting up your immunity.As you are getting repeated infections,it seems that your body's immune mechanism is very poor.You need to build your immunity.The following measures can be adopted:1.Don’t smoke.2.Exercise regularly.3.Maintain a healthy weight.4.Control your blood pressure.5.Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat.6.Get adequate sleep.7.Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.Hope you are happy with the answer.Thank you ","i am 27 years 5'4 tall, 75kgs weight. I keep getting bacterial infections, and whenever i take antibiotics i get a yeast infection. what can i do to prevent the repeated infections? (tonsilitis, UTI's) or to prevent the yeast infections when i am taking antibiotics?" -96622,"What does small, hard lump behind ear indicate?","Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.No it has no relation with this. For retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma he should go for surgery. Complete removal is the treatment of choice. Blood transfusion may be due to some other reasons. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health ",My brother had this when he was young and required a blood transfusion. He has now at age 33 been diagnosed with a rare disease (Mesinteric/Retroparitoneal Cystic Lymphangioma) please help! He's very ill and we're trying to find answers...are these linked? Why would he have had to have a transfusion? -142432,Suggest treatment for back pain,"It depends on the severity of the disc injuries. But the rule in general regarding the spine is to keep surgery only as a last resort. Try everything else first: physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, medications, etc. Then only if things remain unbearable then consider surgery, because the outcomes of spine surgery simply aren't as reliable as we would like (or as reliable as the surgeons would admit!). ",yes sir this is s.m karim i have disc prolapse before 20 years and had surgery in dxb but after 2 years again i had pain started before 2 years i took mri it was shown that i had l3-l4-l5and s1 problem dr advised me to do surgery what is your advise -143877,Having severe hip and lower back pain. Report showed elevated wbc and neutrophilis abs. Suggest,"hallo dear friend ,thanks for writing to HCMi have studied your case do you had any injury to back what is your age ?there is lumbar disc prolapse with nerve compression leading to radicular pain you need some neurotropics like methylcobalamine [trinerve forte]add calcium with vit Dtake rest , take some analgesic , hot or cold fomentation avoid lifting weights sit with taking support to your back continue spine extension exersizes physiotherapy - SWD ,IFT WILL HELP if all these doesnt relieve pain then you can undergo spine surgery and you can remove pressure on your nerveminimal invasive spine surgery will give early mobilizationfor further query contact drvaibhavg@yahoo.com ","I have constant lower back pain and pain and numbness to my right leg. I have had an MRI Scan, the results show that the Left L4/5 disc protrusion impinging upon the left L5 nerve root. The disc protrusion is impinging upon the thecal sac and upon the left L5 nerve root. I have been told that I will not have any surgery to sort out this problem. I have to take gabapentine for the rest of my life. Can you recommend any alternative therapy" -73170,Will IVF be success for diabetic and PCOS patient?,"Hello,Welcome to healthcare Magic.I have gone through your query and Would like to reply in detail as follows:1. Get IUI done fr 3 cycles.2. If not pregnant go for IVF.I hope your doubt is clarified. Let me know if you wish any other information.Regards,Dr. Mahesh ","Hi,I am 32, 5 feet 2, 53kg.Diagnosed with ovarian cyst on my left side. Size was almost larger than my uterus.I had it removed on 17/06/2011. Cyst was filled with fluid and doc says it is non cancerous. Three fibroids were also detected and removed. Husband is 33. Was treated to boost sperm motility during this period. How soon can we get pregnant? Married since 2009 with no child yet" -242881,"On vicodine, xanax, flexeril for years. Under depression, forgetting things, unable to focus. Side effects?","Hi, it appears that there is no relation with the alcohol and aurvedic product venex, to stop rectal bleeding, and vericose veins. So you would have taken cocktail, or the brand you have taken dindn't suit you. Take bland foods for few days. Thank you. ","Hi, I am on venex xl 75mg for 3 months now and last night i was at a party and had alcohol for the first time since taking this tablet and i had a bit of a melt down and couldn't stop crying. I've been on other antidepressants for the past 10 years and never had any problems like this. I only drink occasionally, maybe 3 or 4 glasses. Why did i react like that?Mary" -188099,How often should I have colonoscopy and endoscopy exams after two small polyps were removed?,"HIThank for asking to HCMLook you have had a brain pathology, so your question demands the complete study of your case then and then it would be possible to answer your question otherwise, it is would be just a senseless to say any thing, just I can give you a general guide line, if you are doing very good and does not have any clinical symptoms then no need to worry you have to follow the advise must have been given to you by your neuro team, hope this information helps you have nice day. ",I had skin center to my left leg on 2007 in 2013 I started having seizures and found a lesion on my brain had a pet scan done and found lymph nodes with cancer in short tumor on brain removed and treated with gamma knife and lymph nodes removed. K so have cancer how long should I wait to do some kind of treatment surgery was done jan 20 and I have no plans except wait and do pet scan end of February -177506,What causes hiccups after spinal fusion?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. There are constrictions that you need to follow. No moderate or heavy physical effort for 6 months, no weight lifting, not benging over etc. After 6 months you should have a clinical and imaging evaluation. After that maybe you can start on moderate activities. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. ","Hello Sir, my name is Adil Hasan. I had an accident in 28th june 2014. My D4,5 &7 vertibra got fractured but my spinal cord is safe. I had a totally bed rest for 45 days. I just wanted to know that can I do all work as before in future like running, bike riding etc. I am a player of basketball..can I play sir..can I do everything as before sir. I am in so tention sir..pls tell me..its a request. .." -39214,Is fudic cream useful for pimples treatment?,I see that you have moderate acne and significant scarring too. At this point I suggest you use Deriva CMS gel once daily at night all over the face. Also take tab azithral 500mg once daily for 3 consecutive days every week for 4 weeks. ,hey..i m 20 yrs old n i m having d problem of acne since last 5 yrs...presently i m consulting a dermatologist ..he has given me fudic cream to apply on d pimples area...i m doing so but havent seen any noticable result....is dis cream really effective for acne?? -71744,What does this endometrium thickness of 18mm indicate?,Yes if you want youu can get conceive between 3-4 months by taking some ayurved medicine. ThoSe are available in the market you can purchase easily and taking under ayurveda doctor. Supervision near by your place. For more info you may call 8818805637 ,"Hi, I just stopped using the nur injection and I was thinking isn t there a other way for me to get pregnant faster instead of waiting for many more months to get pregnant. Could there be fertility pills that could help me get pregnant faster or do I really have to wait to get m periods?" -242929,"58 year old, slowly grown fatigued, forgetful, indecisive. What could be this?","Hello Mr./Ms. DixitOlimelt is Olanzapine and is primarily an antipsychotic. For recurrent depression, olanzapine is not the drug of choice and there are better drugs available. Senspram (escitalopram) is one such, and is an antidepressant.Regarding the prognosis, that is whether she will come out of this, you need to understand the disease process itself. Recurrent depressive disorder is a disease entity in itself and it is a chronic illness with remissions and exacerbations even in absence of any apparent stressor. However, with modern treatment modalities, which include both medicines and psychotherapy, we can maintain remission for long and reduce the chances of recurrences effectively.So please discuss the available treatments with your psychiatrist and choose the one that best suits your daughter. Also, it is important to comply with the agreed-upon treatment plan.Hope this helpsDr A Rao Kavoor ","Our doctor suggested olimelt for my daughter who is aged 21 yrs. She had depression , anxiety and sadness few months back. This happened twice or thrice during the last year. Whenever she sits idle for quite sometime, or few days this problem starts. We have been giving olimelt, senspram etc. as suggested y the Doctor. However, when discontinued for two three weeks, again it starts.Can she get complete relief from this? Pl advice. Dixit" -127379,High cholesterol crystal. What does it mean?,"Hi, The prognosis of the condition depends on the size of the stone. Smaller ones ( < 5 mm ) are left without treatment but placing on fat free diet and a little bigger (5 to 10mm ) need medications to dissolve. If >1cm or multiple stones surgery is needed .The lag time depends on the size from here. Fat free diet can prevent worsening to some extent. Sooner the removal of the stone better is the prognosis, It will be difficult if ones jaundice sets in due to bileduct /cystic duct ( passage canals of bile) block by the stone. Thanks for visiting Healthcaremagic.com Bye ",my mother got a stone in her gallbladder . what are the risks if she will not be operated for sometime ? what precaustion she should take to avoid danger? -199338,What causes eczema on face and puffy eyelids in a child?,Hi....I will not suggest using either otrivin or sporidex ( there is no rationale of using antibiotic here). Try normal saline nasal drops or spray 4 times daily in both nares. If it is severe try to change posture during sleep; like side ways or prone. If these dosen't work seek an ENT consultation. ,Hello Doctor My child is of 2 months he has the problem in taking breathe and has some sound in the nose. we are giving nose drops otrivin but also it seems that it has not cured and also we are giving sporidex drops readymix from the past three days. Please suggest me to overcome this problem. -134677,"Cluster of itchy red bumps on inner thigh, partner has history of skin rashes prone, had similar bumps on inner arm. What could be the cause?",THESE ARE ALLERGIES AND IF NOT TREATED PROPERLY THEY START INCREASESAND THE MEDICINES YOU ARE TAKING TO CONTROL SYMPTOMPD ARE FAILING AND THEY CAUSE INCREASEIT IS NOT THE SALBUTAMOL BUT THE INCORRECT TREATMENT CAUSING FAILURE OF MEDICINESTO AFFECTANTIBIOTICS MEDICINES LIKE PCM IBUPRUFEN VITAMINS AND DIET SUPLIMENTS ALSO TRIGGERADD ANTALLERGICS MONTELUCAST 10 MG TDSCAN USE BRONCHODILATER SYP START MINIMAL STEROID INHALER INSTEAD OF ORAL STEROIDSGET BLOOD SERUM TEST FOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR FOOD AND POLLEN ALLERGENS IN YOUR BLOOD AND GO FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY TO CONTRIL ALLERIES ,"I have severe asthma and my heart is feeling like it is pounding out of my chest. The doctors told me it was a side affect of the salbutamol i am taking but it doesn t feel like that. You can see it through my clothing like my chest is bouncing up and down and no one seems to be listening to me. Also with my asthma I am on montelukast pills, beclometasone, salamol, salbutamol and salmeterol and have just come off a course of preds (steroids) and I am still not stable. help me please.." -108071,Suggest remedy to get rid of prolonged cough,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, hormonal imbalance and such chest discomfort can be connected. Actually, hormonal imbalance can cause stress, anxiety and mood swings. These stress and anxiety can cause chest pressure, tightness, pain etc. So first of all treat hormonal imbalance. So consult gynecologist and start hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Also consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. You may also need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, with proper treatment, your chest symptoms will also improve. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, I have a squeezing chest pain in my upper left side, feels like indigestion but in the wrong place. I have recently had a surge of estrogen imbalance I presume, my breast have swelled and are very tender, my periods have come every other week for a few weeks now. I am not pregnant. I have chronic IBS.I am 40 yrs old and very health concious. Not over weight, eat all organic foods, excercise regularily. But this chest discomfort worries me, It is intermittant and has no rhyme or reason. Happens when I am sitting at the kitchen table, driving, bending over to pick something up. Not excercise induced. What can this be casued by? Is their a link between hormonal imbalance and chest pain?Thanks for your time." -199275,What causes tiny red spots after high fever in a toddler?,"Hello. I just read through your question. The most likely diagnosis is a viral illness.These resolve kn their own typically producing 3-4 days of fever. If the fever does not resolve in another 1'2 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor. ","My 18 month old daughter has been running a low grade fever since yesterday afternoon - it hasn t broken, and just recently, it spiked to 104 and has held for about an hour. She has no other signs, but has become quite lethargic and lost her appetite. I have managed to keep feeding her fluids, but she consumed no solids today - what should I do?" -124909,"Have pain in abdomen, change in bowel movement. No medication till now. What is the remedy?","Hello, and thank you for using Healthcare Magic! I will be honest and tell you that it is very unlikely that I will be able to give you much new or helpful information. You say you have seen many doctors over the years and that no one has been able to figure out the cause of your pain. I am so sorry that this is the case! The many doctors that you have seen have had advantages that I do not in trying to determine why you have these symptoms. They have seen and examined you in person, ordered tests and seen the results of them, including imaging tests. If no physical cause of these problems has been found, it would be worthwhile to look into psychological causes for the pain. One possible cause is what is known as a conversion disorder. This phenomenon basically means that you are experiencing psychological stress and it is manifesting as physical pain and illness. This stress could be related to work, relationships, money, or any other cause. Here is an excellent website that discusses conversion disorders more thoroughly: www.mayoclinic.com/health/conversion-disorder/DS00877 I hope I have given you some useful information, and wish you the best of health. Sincerely, Dr. Kinney ","Hi doctors, honestly I feel very helpless because I've been to many doctors and have done millions of tests which show nothing but the pain remains. It has started many years ago... abdominal pain shooting down to the legs from the front, at times the pain is in the left hand side of the stomach, pain in the form of needles in the bladder region that makes it hard to sit, done many urine tests which at times show infection and at times show everything to be normal. I'm truly tired from these pains, please help! Are there any special tests that I can do to get the real picture?" -229386,Will Fertyl-M and Hey Forte substantially improve sperm count?,"Hello and .As an Urologist, i understand your concern.I would advise that, you wait for total 2 weeks, after the previous sexual intercourse. Then try masturbation slowly.If there's no bleeding or problem till ejaculation, then you may proceed to intercourse, by next day.If there's any bleeding noticed, apply pressure there with a clean cloth, and see a surgeon or Urologist at once. He'll treat according to the injury.If you've any doubt, you may send it to me, as a direct question. ","I started to have unprotected sex with my girlfriend but as soon as I put it in my frenulum torn, there was loads of blood but it doesn't hurt. It's been about a week and half I was wondering if ther was anything that I should do because it has completely disappeared and not attached at all." -172942,Does fatigue and pain indicate a central nervous system disorder?,"Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to a sinus infection. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam, a sinus X ray study and a complete blood count, coupled with inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate). Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best regards! ","I am having nausea, head pressure near my eyes, chills and slight shaking. Primarily nausea and head pressure for several days. I recently tried multi focal contacts and have gone back to regular contacts due to these symptoms. I just don t understand why over a week after going back to my regular contacts I have started with these issues again." -189370,"Had an operation for rectal cancer, took out a tumor. Have an orange oily discharge with stools. Suggestions?","Hi,Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. You can go ahead with brachytherapy only after ruling out infection. It is not recommended to give brachy during pelvic infection. Hence, I advise you to get examined by your doctor and decide.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well. Please do not forget to accept it.Thank you,Wish you good health.Regards,Dr ArifYou can consult me again directly through my profilehttp://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-arif-n-khan/65133 ","I had a complete Laposcopic hysterectomy 6 weeks ago, and was diagnosed with Stage 1b Uterine Cancer, grade 1-2, and am scheduled to start Brachytherapy on Tuesday, July 9. When I went for my 6 week check-up, my Dr. removed some Granulation and used Silver Nitrate, and now I have a discharge and was wondering if it is still OK to have my 1st Brachytherapy on Tuesday?" -180232,Unexplained sleeping seizures. Can be due to lack of sleep or neck injury?,"Hi, it appears that she is having epilepsy, even before the surgery, or might be having some cardiac problem, resulting in hypo tension, or it might be due to the pain. Any how the recovery period should be very care full, with regular checkups, and to attend any change in the health. Thank you. ",A relative of mine just had gall-bladder surgery today. One the way out of the hospital this evening she fainted on her way to the car. She was brought back into the hospital and since then has fainted twice and each time it looks like a small seizure. She is hooked up to a heart monitor now and is sleeping...what is wrong!?!???? -124916,"Lower abdominal pain, testicle getting bigger, gained weight. What is going on?","Hi and welcome to HCM. There are few possible causes: it can be due to joint degenerative changes or limbosichialgia but also there can be vascular supply insufficiency so along with MRI, doppler ultrasounds should be done. ESr can be sign of any inflammation process. If this is sign of arhritis then you should take certain antiinflammatory medicine because injections are commonly not helpful. Lower abdominal pain is also nonspecific symptom. It can be resukting form gyn disorders but also many other. Firt step should be pelvic ultrasound and the paln further tests.Wish you good health. ",I have been having a pain in my lower right abdomen for months now Had MRI of hip and then had injections which didn't work so surgeon said pain not from hip. My leg goes weak every day and gives way My ESR blood test came back high today so seeing GP in a week and got an appointment with a Gyneocolgist in few days ..... -226109,What causes prolonged body tremors and difficulty in balancing in a diabetic person?,"Hi, You should rule out acute urethritis or infection of genital organs like seminal vesicle or epididymis infection of the present. I suggest you investigate with urine routine microscopic examination and semen analysis to guide you further. If these come normally than no need to worry. Meanwhile, drink more water and avoid excess spicy foods. You can consult a urologist for the examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",SOME TIMES DURING SEX i GET AN EXTREAM BURNING SENSATION JUST BEFORE I EJACULATE... ESPECIALLY WHEN MY WIFE SITS ON TOP WITH BACK TOWARDS ME... I HAVE NEVER HAD SEX WITH ANY ONE ELSE EXCEPT MY WIFE IN 40 YEARS THIS HAS OCCURED IN LAST 8-10 YEARS BUT MORE AND MORE OFTEN NOW... IS THIS A SIGN OF CALMIDIA ... THAT SHE MIGHT HAVE CONTACTED AND TRANSMITTED TO ME...??? EMBARASING TO ASK HOW REDICULOUS AFTER 40 YEARS OF MARIAGE TO SUSPECT SUCH A THING... SHE OFTEN HAS A VERY STRONG ODER THAT SHE LEAVES ON ME AFTER SEX THANK YOU -80345,Will I get addicted to hydrocodine medicine for kidney stones?,"HIThank for asking to HCMThe reason for cloudy urine is containing the wbc and other west product in high amount could be due to infection and not due to the vascular calcification the best way to analyse the urine this will clear the picture, take care and have nice day. ",I HAVE CLOUDY URINE MOST OF THE TIME . URINE C&S NEGATIVE POSITIVE MICRO BLOOD. URGENCY OFF AND ON. HISTORY OF SMALL LEFT KIDNEY ATROPHIC SOME FUNCTION PRESENT. GFR WAS 50 FOR FEW YEARS AND CREATININE MILDLY ELEVATED . ULTRASOUND REPORT SHOWS VASCULAR CALCIFICATION ON LEFT WHICH IS A NEW FINDING. COULD THIS BE CAUSING MY CLOUDY URINE AND URGENCY ( ALSO DARK YELLOW URINE ) AND SHOULD I BE CONCERNED? -206745,What causes kid to sound chesty when playing?,"Hi Based on your description, they appear to be skin infection. Please show a doctor so that she can be seen in person and given some antibiotic. ",My daughter has been getting little whit pimples on her legd and side of her stomache the pimples are surrounded by a reddish area and warmer to the touch then the rest of her body ..When u pop them the drainige from it looks like a boil.The red bump will appear befor the pimple... -136646,Water coming from eyes. Diagnosed as allergic. On claritain. What could be this?,"Hi, Your daughter has an allergic diathesis ie she is prone to develop allergy to various allergen and that`s how she has been diagnosed asthma in the past. Similarly when she enters the pool,she is reacting to various allergens that may be present in the pool including the chlorine and the cold water. You must ensure that the [pool she is using has good standard of hygiene and is cleaned regularly. You may try putting her on some inhalers like aerocort or seroflo and a tablet of monteleukast for 3 to 5 days and then take her to the pool. These medicines can be continued for few days to weeks as these are very safe. ",With in 1 to 3 days after we take our daughter swimming she always developes a phlegm cough and wheezing . She coughs until she makes herself bring up the white foamy phlegm. Then she developes a sore throat and upset stomach which makes her not want to eat. She has been previously diagnosed with Symptimatic Asthma but has not had to take her inhalers on a regular basis yet. Do you think she could be having a reaction to the chlorine at the swimming pools? Or is this a normal reaction for people with asthma? -161759,Should i be concerned about painful sprained toe after an injury?,"Hi,Given the history of lupus, your knee pain can be attributed to damage done by lupus to your knee joint. Kindly do hot pack twice a day and do low level impact exercises for your knees. Quardiceps isometrics exercises and heel slides, rotation of ankle. Pulling and pushing of ankles will strengthen the muscles of leg and will help you out in decreasing pain, you can also contact physiotherapy clinic where machines like (tens, ift) can releive you of your pain. Stretching exercises of quadriceps, hamstrings and calf will also help you out. Do swimming, cycling and steam bath twice a week will surely help. Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Harsh Swarup ","I am a 38 yo woman with Lupus. I have been having muscular pains in both legs, mostly on the left side. Now my left knee is starting to hurt. I don t remember injuring my knee, but it hurts along with the muscular pain. Any thoughts of what could be the problem?" -33777,Am I pregnant if had no periods since 3 months and HPT is negative?,"Hi,Absence of positive pregnancy test rules out pregnancy. Please repeat it to confirm the results. In such case the absent periods indicate hormonal imbalance (pituitary/ovarian or thyroid problem) or severe general weakness. You need investigations and specific treatment. Consult a gynecologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale ",I was wondering if i am pregnant or not. My last period was Dec 8 2013. Ihad spotting before my period date of Jan 9. Still spotted on that date and there after until Jan 17 2014. Still no period. Took a hpt pn Jan 15 came -. Still no period. Havent bled since Jan17 but feel crampy. When should i take another hpt to get accurate results. Mary 41 -15163,What can be done to cure painful cystic acne naturally?,"Hi. Do not get depressed by this. It will be solved easily. Do not spoil your mind by such things which have solutions. You can start Pulsatilla 1M five pills empty stomach in the morning (take on the alternate day), Hepar sulph 30 five pills in the morning noon and night, Berberis aquafolium gel of SBL company apply on acne in morning and bedtime, Acnil soap or Trisan 0.5 % soap for face wash. By medicines, your acne may start discharge and then do not get tensed. It is a process of healing. Along with medicines, avoid junk food (spicy, oily, fat rich), take proper sleep, do not think much. Everything will be fine but I need follow-ups to decide the duration of treatment and further medication. If possible send pictures of acne. ","Hi doctor, I currently suffer from a deep painful cystic acne and am looking for a natural cure or remedy that will help with my condition. I am 21 years old and have no history of any diseases and am not taking any medicines or prescriptions for anything. Some symptoms I have are oily skin, deep cystic acne that does not come to a head. I usually break out around my mouth, chin, shoulders, chest, and back. It gets worse around the menstrual cycle. I have irregular periods, they are usually late. I have been taking different natural approaches such as changing my diet and taking Vitamins to control my acne but nothing is working. I feel very depressed and hopeless at this point. I tried about everything to control my breakouts. Some things work at first then my acne comes back with a vengeance. I get cystic acne on my shoulders, middle of my back and lower back. And around my mouth, and when it is the time of the month, I get a big cystic pimple in the middle of my neck. I have searched homeopathic remedies and came across people like me that had successful treatment which made me decide to take this approach. Is there anything specific you would recommend to cure my deep cystic acne? It feels like my hormonal acne has taken over my life, I feel very hopeless at this point. If there is anything I can do to improve my condition in any way, I would be extremely grateful to hear back from you." -112100,What else besides antibiotics and oxygen therapy can help COPD causing fatigue and shortness of breath?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.If you are asymptomatic then no need to worry for spot on lung and liver.They might be due to old healed lesion or scar or calcified spot.Follow up of these lesions are needed.So get done repeat scan after 6 months to see for size of the spots.If they remain static or decreasing in size then no need to worry much. They are benign spots only.But if they are increase in size and number then further investigation in the form of biopsy is needed to rule out malignant lesion.So no need to worry at present, get done repeat scan after 6 months and discuss all these with your doctor. ","March of 2013, I had a MRI done. My doctor said it showed a spot on my liver and a spot on my lungs. Should I be concerned ? My cardio doctor requested this. I have not felt the same since the nuclear stress test , etc. I do appreciate your input. Linda Haidamous Tomball, Texas" -99607,How can umbilicus lumps with pain be treated?,"Welcome to Health care magic.1.The history suggest that there was a growth with in the testicle, slow growing over few years of time.2.With this we can think in terms of benign aetiology - however biopsy will be confirmatory.3.You have not mentioned ultrasound done or not - if not chances of changes in plans might be there. As ultrasound will give the exact nature of the lump and where it is arising from and where all its extending to. A guided FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will help find out cell of origin in case of mass.4.Sorry you never had surgery - but it might be needed if its proven as mass lesion.5.Relax, get it done and good followup scans after the procedure. Good luck.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","I found a lump some time about March 2008 it got swollon. I went to see a doctor soon after and he thought it was just an infection, so he gave me antibiotics. The lump remained and it got bigger. In the last few weeks I saw a doctor again and I arranged to have an ultrasound scan. Then today I went to see a specialist. He examined me but he wasn't experienced enough to know what was wrong. He called in his boss, who also examined me, and then I was told that I would have to have my left testicle removed. I've never had to have surgery before. I don't know what it's like.I've been so stressed out." -148302,Is clumped blood normal?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding your psa level. Your psa level is only slightly high. No need to worry much about that. There are many causes of high psa level. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, acute prostatitis may leads to such psa level. You should go for prostatic biopsy once to rule out major cause. Don't worry just go for it once and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","My psa level has fluctuated the past few years , especially being on Androgel. My recent psa level reading was 6 up from 4 in about 18 months time periods. My urologist has requested a biopsy and I was wwondering if it couldn't be from an infection and treated with antibiotics or from my hemmoroid problems?" -165785,Suggest solution for compound fracture on thigh,"hi,thanks for writing to healthcaremagic.since your husband is having prostate cancer , there are chances that it might spread to his bones.(known as metastasis)in initial stages , xrays may be normal though.you might require a bone scan or mri to pick up initial metastasis.in the meantime, he should:1. take rest2.do minimum physical exertion.3. avoid walking or standing for long duration as much as possible.4. take mild antiinflammatory like ibuprofen or naproxen.5. he can even apply ice packs 3-4 times a day.hope i have answered your query.thank you ",hi my husband has been having pain n his left hip joint for about three to to four months.. we went to the doctor they gave him pain meds. but didn t work. the pain has gotten worser.. so I took him to the er. they took xrays.. and it showed nothing. the pain was so bad .so they gave him a pain shot. and told us he may have bone cancer. he is now taking radiation for prostate cancer. this is his last week for that . what I want to know by any chance that he could have cancer n his bones -44175,What does skin rashes with WBC=3.2 mean?,"Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to a viral rash. I suggest using Tylenol for the fever. I recommend using Calamine lotion for local application. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","I got a leg rash after a flight to Thailand from Los Angeles. Happened in a matter of hours. Pain has subsided but not sure if it was allergic reaction or because I was immobile trying to sleep for so long. I am a bigger guy and on high blood pressure medication. Before the rash, I had cold chills on the plane and what felt like a high fever on the first leg of the trip. This rash seemed to happen after the 5 hour second leg. Had trouble sleeping. While I feel better now, I still feel at most times light headed. I don't fly back to LAX for another 5 days. Should I be alright to fly back to Los Angeles and see my doctor when I get there. I have seen all this DVT material on the net which is fairly disconcerting. It has been almost 4 days since I landed when this happened. Any advice would be appreciated." -250637,Will treatment for worms affect pregnancy?,"Hi.Nothing serious to worry about, just make sure you avoid sugar until then, which in my opinion is an even better scenario for your health and pregnancy.Best wishes. :) ","Hi I am 4 months pregnant. And when I consume sugar like juice,candy, tea with sugar. I start to feel really sick. I don t have a doctor appt until the end of the month. I was Wondering if it could be something serious that I need to contact my doctor?" -50294,Is treating dilated pupils safe while having high BP?,"Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! It maybe a case of sudden hypoglycemia and after he took the juice, he felt better. It also maybe a synocpal attack due to underlying AF. He must do fasting and postprandial blood sugar to make sure that he is not diabetic. Hope that clarifies your concern. Thank you for the query. Take care Regards, Dr. Ahmed Hassan, Critical Care Specialist ",my husband was sitting in the kitchen he walked into the bedroom and started sweating and got dizzy and said he felted nauseous he laid down for a few mins and i gave him a glass of orange juice and he said he felt better he has been laying down he also said he feels like he needs to go to the bathroom -123719,"Left side stomach pain, nausea, vomiting feeling. No periods after delivery.","Hi, it appears that you have period one day before, and that was the end, the rest were spotting. the reason might be the anemia, infection, or anxiety. I advise you to consult a gynecologist for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and proteine rich foods. Thank you. ",I started bleeding a day before my period an it was light and last few hours an stop day later nothing then I had a tiny bit it last 2 ministers now I'm on day 4 still no period I am normally very heavey so this is very weird I had pain in abdamon very bad today but it only last 30 seconds could you help please I'm very confused -115454,What causes stress after taking Vozet tablet?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Based on the fact that you are already using prednisone, it is very unlikely to be an allergic reaction. In my opinion it can be a viral rash. I suggest using Calamine lotion for local application. If the rash continues, you should see a dermatologist for further evaluation. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","I just started taking prednisone yesterday for a viral infection. No fever. Sore throat and enlarged lymph nodes on the back of my neck. Last night I noticed red spots on my face but I thought I might just be getting an acne breakout. Now they are on my neck, arms, chest and back. They don t really itch and are not very close together. I ve taken prednisone before- about 6 months ago I had mono. Am I having an allergic reaction to it or is it probably something else?" -149988,"High levels of iron in blood, had leukemia at 5 years of age. Is there anything to worry? suggestions?","hi.. you had low platelet count after a episode of fever, which was diagnosed as dengue fever.. the further report say that your platelet count has reached normal...now take rest for 4-5 days.. take multivitamins, vitamin c supplements, fruits.. you should take also precaution against mosquito bite.. These aedes mosquitoes are larger in size and bite during day time.. take personal protective measures by using mosquito repellents/liquidators.. take out the breeding places of mosquitoes around the house which includes the containers for artificial collection of water...all the very best.. ","Hi Experts, I had high fever last week for three days and later come to normal, We did blood test on fourth and fifth day and Platelet count decreases to 1.5 , later doctor suggested to take more fluid foods to increase the platelet count and he said i am infected with Dengue fever and Today(seventh day) took another blood report for CBC and ESR, Now the Platelet count comes up it is 2.45 laks and ESR is 30mm/1st hr(report says Upto 15 for male). As my ESR report is normal how should i proceed further?ThanksKris" -52233,What could high bp with fluid accumulation in body suggest?,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a musculo-skeletal pain. The fact that your symptoms are triggered by a certain body position or movement is a strong argument in favor or musculo-skeletal issue. Anxiety can also mimic this clinical situation. But, I would exclude any cardiac disorders, because your symptoms are not typical of any heart disorder. So, relax and do not worry about it!Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards!Dr. Iliri ","im 26 years old, some times, i put my legs up on chair and watch movies, and when i streach back, i will have a pain at bottom side of heart, its like poking by needle, its not constant, but when steddy without harsh move, its become okay. what this could be?" -119168,Can Metrogyl and Osan be taken for pain in lower abdomen and back?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having myalgia or costo-chondritis giving this problem.This might be aggravated using tight or ill fitted bra.Wear loose bra.Go for deep breathing exercisesapply analgesic, musclerelaxant cream on affected part.Ok and take care. ","Hi! I have been having this ""pressure-like"" feeling on my right side, under my lower rib. It is intermittent and I don't notice it at specific times, like after eating or fatty foods. It seems if I loosen my bra or lift the underwire it feels better. Today, I feel that same pressure but it also travels down my right side and into my lower back. It's not pain, just annoying. It just feels tight." -257231,Had unprotected sex after periods. Took Plan B. Had bright red bleeding. Pregnancy?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. You once consult gynecologist and get examined to find out the possible cause for the bleeding. Take medicines to stop the bleeding first. The if there is any local cause for the bleeding let it be treated. If the bleeding was only due to hormonal imbalance, then you have to go for hormonal pills for few months to regularize the periods. For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429 Take care. ","I had the Mirena iud placed on march 28,2013, it expelled on it's own april 27, 2013. It was encased in a large blood clot the size of a tennis ball. now I have nonestop heavy bleeding, I have gone through 5 pads in a 5 hour period and have passed 11 clots twice the size of fifty cent pieces in 9 hours, the blood is a dark red. i also have discomfort, pain and lighheadedness when the clots pass. I am 22 years old, 5'5 and 190 lbs." -40884,Is it possible to have hair regrowth?,"Hi, You to apply minoxidil 5 percent lotion on the affected areas of the scalp twice daily and take hair supplements like tablet follihair A once daily. These need to be continued for 4-5 months to see significant results. You can consult a dermatologist and consider going for Plasma rich platelet therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist ","Hi Sir,Good Eveng.My name is srinath,age is 31.basically from udupi,working in bangalore as accountant in Pvt Firm. i am facing hair related( baldness) problem since 7 years. one of my friend suggested to meet cutis clinic at chandra layout bangalore.is there any chances of regrowth of hair??.if chance,in howmany months i can get satisfactroy hair?? what it costs?? i am eager to meet you soon.hope you help me in this regard. thanks and Regards, Shrinath Shetty" -190046,"Cancer of the urether and bladder, had kidney removed. Done chemotherapy. Suggest?","Hi, Malignancy on long term treatment often leads to fatigue. All the symptoms mentioned by you can also be the adverse effects of chemotherapy. Anyway, hard lump always be evaluated carefully. Size, progression, fixity to underlying or overlying structures should be elicited clinically. In case of suspicion tissue diagnosis may be obtained. Consult your oncologist. ","I am 62 yr old female with multiple myeloma going into the 5th year. I ve been on daily chemo since August of this year(this time). I weigh 175lbs. I had radiation on rt hip finishing mid Dec. I am tired, nauseous, anemic, have diarrhea , and loss of appetite and weight. I recently discovered a hard lump just above my navel. Is this another cancer possibility?" -181558,"Was seeing psychiatrist for OCD, taken information about me without permission, discontinued. Ethical?",There are joints between vertebral bodies to facilitate the smooth movements. The synovial cysts are formed in these joints and act as pressure causing points around the spinal canal. weather in your case surgery is mandatory or can be avoided ? you need to consult your doctor- preferably neurosurgeon ,I received my lumbar mri results and this is what it stared...there is a right sided synovial cyst compressing the descendjng right l5 nerve root..l4-5 there is a right disctomy with decreased size of disc herniation but still mild to moderate right foramial narrowing.there is a right sided synovial cyst compressing the descending right l5 nerve rootl5-s1 there is a diffuse disc bulgjng central/left paracentral disc herniation compressing the descending left s-1 nerve root.I received a lumbar discectomy on october 2012 and a cervical neck fusion on june 2012..and my symptons and pain remain the same! I really do not want another surgery..we have tried injections. Medications and theraphy but nothing works. Also the synovial cyst was not present prior to my surgeries..this is a new co dition that was just discovered -233760,Been masturbating with Neosporine dome. Noticed red bumps on penis. Genital warts?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem of erectile dysfunction ,loss of libido and premature ejaculation.In absence of any major health issue like diabetes ,hypertension,cause of these symptoms is mind related and due to performance anxiety.Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.and delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Dr.Patil. ","i am in big confusion. I have a weak erection, low libido, premature ejaculation, less semen. I am 26 years old, no BP, diabetics, no infection in genitals area, and i am not taking any medications . I am so worried about it. Help me to get back my sex life back" -59537,Suggest treatment for reduced heart function,"Hi welcome to HCM.I understand your query and concern.Rapid heart rate in your case is due to stress induced cardiac conduction blocks.I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is pretty useful.Drugs like antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics will help.You may need an Electro physiological study with or without radio frequency ablation will be the procedure of choice.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.One pomegranate a day will help to keep your heart at good pace without clot formation. Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management.Post your further queries if any.Thank you. ","I m 58, a diabetic and on many meds. I ve been at a home and garden show today..walking for about 3 hours straight...we went to dinner at Red Lobster, then walked it off at Target..my problem is that my resting heart rate is 119, right now...the center of my chest feels a bit tight, like when I need my mid back adjusted..my partner did adjust it a bit, but my heart rate hasn t lowered. I took my evening meds at about 9, including a baby aspirin, so I m surprised that this is happening. Should I get to the ER? YYYY@YYYY" -126731,"Baby with vomitting tendency and dislike for food, kindly suggest","Hello, 1.     Your problem due to various causes like fissure in ano or piles. You should avoid oily & spicy food, drink a lot of water. Apply ointment proctosedyl locally after defeacation. 2.     Consult to doctor if problems persist 3.     You can tab deflan 500 mg twise a day for 5 days along with ointment ",hi when i poo i get a really sore stomach then when i wipe my bum there is blood what is wrong with me -206203,Suggest treatment for low ferritin levels and arrhythmia,"Thank you for following up. I am strongly disagree with this view, chemical medicines suppress activity that child sits as vegetable, no, we have other safe way. I also have hyperactive child and I am also very hyperactive, but we do:1.B-comlex with lysin syrup 5 ml 1time or 1 capsule of usual B complex 1 time 1 month,it contains B6-which works as tranquility and calm down nervous system.Do 1 course then stop, then again repeat2.Multivitamins-zinkovit 1 teaspoon 1 time 1 month3.Develop social skills4. Consulting at psychologist5.Involve him in activity,if he doesn't want to sit he can help to teacher or teacher should give him more tasks that he become busy6.Favorite hobby( chess or other7. More activity I badminton,running,cycling,boxing,swimming, joga 3 times in a week obligatory during 1 hour , do exercise8.Pay attention to child-speak , play with him, make him happyBest regards Dr.Svetlana ",good afternoon. i have a 7 yr old son who is extremely hyper and cannot sit still however he is an A and B student going to 2nd grade now. The teacher has always complained about his inability to sit still and has suggested to get him checked for ADHD. I took him to a pediatric neurologist about 2 weeks ago where she tested him academically and said he was in fact very smart as i told her. She made me fill out a questionnaire and according to my answers she determined he had the ADHD symptoms. She prescribed intuniv 1mg per day which i gave him for 3 days but then stopped because i felt guilty as he was too calm for my liking. i did decide to give it to him again yesterday because i saw the jumping around was wayyy too much. Do you think this will beneficial for him once school starts so that he can be still and focused? and being that it is not a stimulant drug does that he mean that he can stop taking it at anytime without having to be weened off of it? and also is this something that he could possibly outgrow? i am confused because i do not want to damage his development with drugs but at the same time dont want to regret in the long run that his condition could have been controlled had i distributed the medication as prescribed. -34861,Can dry humping cause pregnancy?,"hello,welcome to HCMdont worryif it is really a dry humping then absolutly no chance of getting pregnant..but still i shall advise you to take an EC pill within 72 hours of the act..hope this is helpful.regards ","My boyfriend and I were ""dry humping"" last night. he was only wearing boxer and I was in my undies. When he looked down at his boxer, he noticed some signs of ejaculation. Even myself, my underwear was very wet. My question is, I'm very worried but is it possible that I would get pregnant from dry humping? please advice" -77287,Suggest remedy for high creatinine levels in blood,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.Yes, this is true, but also amonia smell and kidneys function are not very related so this should not worry you. If you have any doubts you can do blood urea and creatinin to see if kidneys work well. In some cases if this become constant or new smells occur,then you should see ENT doctor since it may sometimes indicate problems with nose and sinus infections or olfactory nerve issues. But , in most cases this is not indicating any pathological process.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.Wishing you good health. ","on a few occasions over the last year or so I have suddenly gotten the smell of ammonia in my nose. it's not constant, mainly when i take a shower and last night when i used my neti pot for minor congestion. if it were related to kidney failure it would be constant right?" -252860,What are the chances of pregnancy through non-penetrative sexual activity?,"HI, I understand your concern. If the condom was used properly & it did not break during sex.. you would not have conceived,.The delay in periods may bew incidental due to some other cause. It's already 6 days past your last menses, why not wait for 2 more days, get urine pregnancy test done , exclude pregnancy & start taking Tab. Regestrone ( one pill twelve hourly ( twice a day ) for 3 days .. & wait for period for 8-10 days after withdrawal of Regestrone? It will be more ideal/ safe way to take the pills for inducing bleeding . thanks. ",My husband and I had protected sex on and before sex the condom was put on the other way around so we removed it n put it on properly and then had sex. My last period was on September 12th. It s 18 th October n I haven t got it yet. Can I take regesterone to get my periods? If so what is the dose? And also are there chances of me being pregnant? -171512,Suggest treatment for tingling sensation in arm and fingers,"Hello, Her symptoms and abnormal EEG suggest seizures. So, the drugs started are anticonvulsant drugs and are appropriate for your mothers' case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ","my mother last month suddenly became senseless and after some time her body was found jerking and something like foam came out from her mouth.she was admitted to a private hospital.threre CT scan,EEG,and many other blood test was done.other test except EEG was ok.in EEG report a mild nervous problem was reported.Levipil 500,Oxetol 300 was prescribed two times a day.now i want to know whether this to medicine is appropriate in this case.pls reply" -117736,Can crystal meth cause stomach rupture?,"Hi.Thanks for your query. This is a rare problem which I heard of. There has to be a cause for this feeling of stomach ache if you use anything tight. There is a history of anti-reflux surgery in past but may not be related to this symptom. I would advise you the following:Consult a Neurologist for clinical evaluation, actual physical examination to see if this can be related to any problem in the spine like prolapsed disc pressing upon the spinal cord.Get an MRI of the whole spine.Consult a General Surgeon to see if there is a local cause like an inflammatory process still going on in the abdomen. Further treatment will depend upon the findings of the Specialist Doctors and the reports of the investigations . I hope we can get one reason which is treatable and cured. ","I get s stomach ache if I have anything around my waist that is snug (I avoid tight items). Is there anything I can wear to protect my stomach area fro any type of tightness? (I don t wear any underwear with an elastic band, I use one piece underwear without a mid elastic strip). My age is 66, and I have always had some issues with things being to tight around my stomach and getting stomach aches. I am 5 10 and weigh 175. I have had reflux surgery in the past." -57644,What causes fever with high blood pressure?,"hi, do you feel any other symptoms during flutter? do you get it any time during the day? i would suggest hoter monitoring of cardiac rhythem to such patient to find out what exactly is happening. ","Hello. I've been having irregular heart beats for weeks, only at night when I sleep on my right side. I don't feel pain or difficulty in breathing. My heart keeps fluttering for a few minutes and that's it. When I change my position, the fluttering stops. I'm 34 years old and I exercise regularly." -173084,What are concussion symptoms?,"Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms are quite normal after a head concussion. But, I would also recommend performing an EEG and a brain MRI study to investigate for other causes of metallic smell. If these tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about. Your symptoms will improve spontaneously. You need just a little patience. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes! ","Yea hi I got hit in a hockey game directly in the face at a good speed and I am having slight short memory loss, head aches( 3-4 a day) and as I get the head ache I get a metallic smell. Do u think the blow to the head could be the cause of this? Sincerely, Angus Devlin" -221250,Cold sore on the lip. Numbness in the lips. Is it normal?,"Hello there...Osteomyelitis of maxilla is usually seen in patients undergoing extractions with a chronic history of maxillary sinusitis or pan sinusitis. Patients with chronic sinusitis have to be treated with appropriate antibiotics as a prophylactic measure to prevent post extraction complications such as osteomyelitis being one amongst them. I have recently operated 2 cases of osteomyelitis of left maxilla with same clinical presentation. Maxillary sinus is a void space that fills up the middle part of face, just above the maxillary bone on both the sides that keeps the air humid and moist and makes the skull feel very light. It is covered by an epithelial lining that purifies the air we breathe in. In chronic cases of infections or sinusitis the lining thickens and stops functioning normally. The same way there are other sinuses such as ethmoidal, sphenoidal sinuses and so on. All of them have the same function. Owing to the infection there is accumulation of pus that gives a heavy feeling in that side of the face. This causes radiation pain over that side of maxillary teeth. Most of the dentists fail to diagnose and end up extracting the maxillary teeth. This most oftenly manifests in the form of osteomyelitis. what was the reason behind getting your teeth extracted?please mention it.... Osteomyelitis is the inflammation of the bone where bone fails to get its normal blood supply eventually leading to necrosis of the bone. That requires a surgical correction. Please consult a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for clinical evaluation. ","I have chronic osteomyelittis of the right maxillary jaw. I just had a CT done and the result indicate the following Impression: 1. ct the left maxillary most enterior molar has been removed. 2.Status post right inferior maxillary resection. Persistent right maxillary mucosal thickening with interval packing material 3. Mild left maxillary and bilateral anterior ethmoid mucosal thickening. Can you please tell me what this all means. Thank you, Anita" -60080,How can tonsillitis be treated?,"Hello,Klebsiella is mostly and primarily found in not immunocompetent individuals, usually in hospital settings and cause the so-called hospital-acquired infections (HAI). They could cause opportunistic urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory infections, bacteremia, infection of surgical wounds, etcetera. In diabetics, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etcetera. Due to their particular structure, Klebsiella species are naturally resistant to penicillin-type antibiotics, some Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Kanamycin, Streptomycin, etcetera.). Often their treatment is possible only through the use of Carbapenems and Fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, etcetera.). Klebsiella is considered part of the normal flora in various parts of intestine and colon. Recent studies have reported that recurrent Klebsiella urinary tract infections are caused by persistent Klebsiella found in the urinary tract even after appropriate antibiotic treatment and all persons with recurrent infections were elderly and diabetics. Recurrent strains of Klebsiella also had increased adhesion and invasiveness compared to colonization strains (those causing infection for the first time) and this might explain their tendency to cause repeated infections. Now, it is known that frequent sexual intercourse is the strongest risk factor for recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women, and it is why your disease comes back each time you have sex with your partner. The fact that the disease comes back after you have sex with your partner puts in high risk of future urinary tract infections. In your case the following measures could be of benefit: 1. Continuous antibiotic prophylaxis for six months, by using low doses of the antibiotic that is more effective in your case. You have to consult with your doctor about which antibiotic you will use and for how long.2. Post-coital therapy, by applying a single dose of the most effective antibiotic each time after having sex. You again have to consult with your doctor about the dose and type of antibiotic. 3. Apply the so-called post-coital voiding that is: urinating immediately after sex.4. You should maintain high genital hygiene as it could help as well. It is also important that you have a thorough evaluation by radiological examinations in order to rule out abnormalities of the urinary tract (anatomical or functional) that could boost infection recurrence. Lastly, Klebsiella is not transmitted sexually, thus clearly your partner has nothing to do with your recurrent infections. But, during each intercourse, it is easier for the bacteria to get contact with your urinary tract (remember that Klebsiella is a normal part of intestinal tract and colon). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Ervin Toçi ",I have been diagnosed yet again with another UTI with Klebsiella being the bug that is always found in my urine. The dr says it is not caught from my partner but every time I have sex with him I am back to the Drs again complaining of the same symptoms. Sometimes the urine samples show nothing but most of the time it does. Why is it that I no sooner get rid of the infection then have sex and the infection starts all over again. I m beginning to wonder if my partner is the cause of all of this. Never ever had this issue before with any other partner. I m in my 40 s and have been with my partner for 2 years and am completely monogamous (never have numerous partners). I m so over this please help me -133428,How safe is using Zenhale inhaler for cough?,hiany disease has the side effect of altering the taste. The drugs that one takes for a disease has again to some extent the side effect of altering the taste. An upper respiratory cold/allergy alters the taste more. As the doctor has told after examination that you cords look good so there is nothing to worry in this case. And mucus that you are talking about definitely may take time to resolve. The altered taste and mucus both will go off with time. Thus in my opinion there is nothing to worry about yet in such a case. ,after an upper respiratory cold/allergy my voice would feel strained by the end of the day. Now my mouth tastes sour and tasting food is different. I had a dr look in my throat and he said my vocal cords looked good. I still have some mucus in the back of my throat left over from being sick. It started Sept 30 -233042,Suggest remedy for erection problems in male,"Hello dear,The size of penis is genetically determined and it does not increase after a certain limit.But one thing should be known that the size of penis does not determine the potency of an individual.So, do not get influenced by any over the counter medication which claim to increase the size of penis or improve performance...it may be harmful.Though medications like Cialis & Viagra increase blood flow to penis & maintains erection, it can be improved by having a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey.Avoid stress...practice meditation..this helps in improving concentration & builds up the confidence level. Avoid smoking & alcohol. You can also do oil massage of the penis...it increases blood flow & maintains the erection.Wishing you a Healthy Life. Take care. ","hi sir i am mohammed i am working in dubai this year i am going to marry i have some sex problem my penies is very small 4.5"" only not hard also please advice me can i take musli power extra and sheelajit gold capsule and i am using Tigar power enlarging men spray." -161553,How to treat a swollen hand that got hurt by a fight?,"Hi,Thanks for contacting. Do hot and cold therapy ( take a bucket of hot water and one with cold water, dip your leg first in hot water for 3 mins then in cold water for one min. Do it 7-10 times, and keep your feet elevated. Don't keep your legs hanging, as it might increase swelling, and do use crepe bandage . Hope it will help you. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Harsh Swarup ","Squashed my right leg big toe, while playing soccer a few times, redish black strait ions become a little yellow, twisted my ankle 2 weeks back and tied a creap bandage for couple of days, toe was numb on and off when I where shoes, now wAs swollen after a short 2 hrs flight, and numb" -111519,Suffering from cough & fever,"PPD 13mm is though positive...but depends on your residence. If you are living in india, then around 40% of people have it positive but may not have disease..so, in india, other investigations are required before starting the treatment for TB. Otherwise at other places it can be started directly.. ","hii have a positive PPD test with 13 mm / but i was taking antibiotic: Augmantinei have headache i used to have brown sputumchest x ray was normalmy sister had PPD of 25mm 6 months ago and finished the medication by now , her chest was ok , and was not open TB , it affected her eye though what shall i do" -230267,Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I can understand. But you must understand, there is nothing you cannot tell your doctor. You must tell everything to your doctor. Regarding your present problems, premature ejaculation is mainly due to psychological reasons. Performance anxiety is the base of these problems. You didnot mention your age. Masturbation has very little effect directly on sexual performance if your masturbation practise is medium. You may consult a sexologist for further counseling and advise.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hello, I m a male and can t ejaculate when having sex. We want a family, and I heard that mastabation doesn t effect it. Since I was 16 I felt turned on wearing pantyhose during mastabation, which is a rough surface, but I reached climax all the time. How do I ejaculate in sex with my wife? Is there a cream I can get to make me cum? Or something? Very personal question, so hard to tell a doctor face to face if you can understand? Hope you can help Kind Regards Annonamous." -192884,How do high phosphorus levels affect a newborn?,"Hi, If the weight gain is good then there is no need to worry at all. But if the weight gain is not good then he will require treatment for GERD. You may discuss this with your pediatrician only if the weight gain is inappropriate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","my 2 yr old son keeps throwing up frequently. we r worried bcos he does nt eat enough food in the first place and we r finding it extremely stressful tht he throws up so frequently. he his very active and his hght n wght is normal. his doctor says everthng is fine. is thr someway we cn stop this throwing up n also make him eat, pls help." -189641,"Painless lumps on the neck, fatigue. Had a surgery on the nose. Family history of lymphoma. Worried","Hi, It is not clear to me what makes you worry about possibility of pancreatic cancer. Anyway, pancreatic cancer often have vague gastrointestinal symtoms. As almost every report came as normal in your case no organic disease can be suspected right now. For your information pancreatic cancer can be diagnosed on the basis of pancreatic protocol CT scan. Your present investigation and symptoms not in favor of pancreatic cancer. Follow your doctors' advise. ","Im 34yr old male with Urq disc.&occ floating stool for almost a year. my gastro and primary gave me following tests: normal stool tests(checked everything even fecal fat but not the 72hr one),abdominal and pelvic ct scan w/ contrast (normal),colonoscopy (normal),ultra sound of gallbladder (normal),hida scan (normal), cbc (normal) chest xray (normal), metabolic panel (normal),upper endoscopy (biopsies negative but diagnosed with gerd and mild gastritis). now just had yearly physical and everything was fine. Nobody seems concerened but me. the only answer i get is ibs (but im not D or C) doesnt make sense to me. been to both therapist and physciatrist for hypochondria (everyone says its in my head). i feel like i exhausted all my options. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW IS CAN I FINALLY RELAX ABOUT PANCREATIC CANCER?" -140191,What is the treatment for severe lower back pain?,"HelloAs per your description of the clinical symptoms it seems that you have a pathology in the spine. The reason for this can be either the trauma that you suffered earlier or due to any recent pathology that compresses the spinal nerve roots.If I were your treating doctor I would have suggested you a treatment protocol as follows-1.X-RAY of the dorso-lumber and lumbo-sacral spine, both AP and LATERAL view.2. MRI of spine. Depending on the reports the line of management could be decided.1. Rest, some extension exercises and some analgesics or muscle relaxant for a mild degree change (PIVD).2. Definitive management for a severe and symptomatic nerve compressin would be surgical decompression of the nerve root.Lastly I would suggest you to maintain the correct posture for your daily activities, and prefer not to bend forward or pick up heavy objects.Thank you. ","Hi, for a few months I have suffered, with lower back pain to my right hand side, around where the spine meets the pelvis. This also spreads to my lower stomach again right habd side. I am 177, around 14 1/4 stone, and earlier in the year had a torn ligament in my back." -229177,What does semen count 80 million opaque grey suggest?,"HelloYour findings suggests low sperm count.Normally sperm count should be at least 20 millions/ml.Your findings suggests 15 million/ml,so it is low.It is important to know other factors like sperm motility,morphology etc.You may need proper evaluation for low sperm count.You may need clinical correlation and investigations.You may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar,ultrasound of scrotum,hormone profile,urine RE/ME.It is important to exclude any surgical cause like varicocele for low count.You may need anti-oxidants.You should take healthy and nutritious diet.Avoid alcohol and smoking if you take these things.Go for exercise regularly.You have been prescribe right medicines,these are multivitamins,mineral and amino acids.These are good for over all health and increases sperm count and motility.If infertility persists then you may need assisted fertilization techniques like IUI etc.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","sir i got my sperm count is 15 million and doctor advise me to take carnisure, lycored and zevit. will it help me in increasing sperm counting and motility. what should be the minimum sperm count for fertility. will it be increase by these all medicine.....pls reply i will be grateful to you for this kind advise." -237362,How to overcome anger in stressful situations?,Hi.I understand your concern .if it contains steroids then may be it ia due to withdrawal symptoms .Depression is common in steroid withdrawl .but many a time it has independent origin and depression is just co incidence .Need to do proer psychological evaluation.it can be treated with medicine like combination of SSRI and benzodiazapine .In SSRI sertraline / escitalopram / peroxetine will help .if it is occur in withdrawl then it has good prognosis .short term antidepressant therapy can help to reduce all.I hope I have answered your question .Still if you have a query then feel free to .Thank you. ,"My son is 19 and was taking Finamx II a supplement to help you build muscle.....then he took another called Rage......he has stopped taking them and had stress at his job., and some anxiety before all that.........now he seems to have slipped into a depression....." -128433,Suggest alternative medicine for Cenestin,"**1. Melas cream is both Ayurveda and Allopathy product so description provided is:. It is a triple drug combination of steroid with hydroquinone and tretinoin and is usually prescribed by skin specialist for Melasma, and due to the presence of steroid one should not use it on face which may lead to side effects like acne, photo sensitivity,thinning of skin,hirsutism in females, as such it should be used under the supervision of dermatologist to prevent steroid abuse.. Ayurveda melas cream is herbal and causes exfoliation of skin and should be used at night and not during day, since due to thinning of skin there might be sun burn. ",I read about melas cream. Its ingredients list is purely herbal. But as per reviews it helped a lot to improve their complexion within 2weeks. Some has got redness. Do this really contain only herbal things or any steroids or hydroquinone ? Because i doubt can herbal things peel skin within a day or night -211569,How can swelling under the tongue be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It looks like due to decay in tooth you have developed a tooth abscess leading to pus formation below the root tips of the tooth..In such a condition you need proper antibiotics and also treatment of the tooth.So for now if the Dentist is not available then atleast consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and start taking a course of antibiotics like Amox-clav and painkillers like Advil.Do warm saline gargles and do cool compresses over the cheek.Once you can see a Dentist you can get an x ray done so that the condition of the tooth can be checked.If tooth can be saved then Root canal treatment can be done.If the tooth is grossly damaged get it removed under antibiotic cover.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora ","I have had a toothache for the past two days, I woke this morning with a swollen face. I intend to see a dentist asap but it is 5 a.m on a Sunday and I will not be able to see one until Monday. What can I do to releive the pain and treat what is probably an infection until then ? I have Hydrogen Peroxide, should I rinse my mouth with that ?" -155919,Why having tension in neck when breathing?,"Hello,Thanks for the query.It could be a contusion or sprain.As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery.If symptoms persists you can consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated.Wishing all the best.Thanks ","Hi, I sprained my ankle last week due to a fall and had it xrayed. I unfortunately thought nothing of the tenderness to my knee at the time and didn t mention it to the doctor. The tenderness has not improved at all. In fact a small area to the right of my left knee cap is extremely sore to touch or if I lean it against something. Could this be something more serious than a simple bruise as I first thought it was? Many thanks" -25928,What does my low AMH level indicate?,"Hello. You are suffering from hyperprolactinemia and borderline subclinical hypothyroidism. Both of which can cause delay in ovulation and hence irregularity in cycles. Ideally, menses between 23 to 35 days are considered normal as per definition. In your case, the concern is AMH levels (anti-mullerian hormone), which are indicators of ovarian reserve for ovums. It is not affected by day of the test or any other hormone like thyroid or prolactin. Also, an ultrasound pelvis by mid-cycle to check the endometrial thickness and if any follicles are developing in either ovaries or not. This irregularity may indicate towards an early onset of menopause if the FSH and LH levels are higher than 30 IU. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, Last month on day 2 My TSH level was 4,9304 uIU/mL, free T4 was 102 ng/dL and prolactin was 30.63 ng/mL. My last six months menstrual cycle length were 34 days, 28 days, 28 days, 28 days, 36 days and 19 days respectively. My cycle statistics are as follows. Average cycle length 29 days, shorter cycle length 19 days and longer cycle length 36 days. Irregular cycles or cycles that are shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 make calendar prediction of ovulation unreliable? What is the effect of thyroid dysfunction by inflammatory condition on reproductive endocrinology? What is the effect of  thyroid dysfunction on anti-mullerian hormone concentration in a 44 year old? Do birth control pills suppress AMH levels? My anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) on day 4 was 0.01. Please explain." -244882,I really want to do drugs talk me out of it ?,"hi .if wife is negative and husband is positive,if by chance your future baby in womb is positive then second baby wil be in dangerous stage.i think i am clear for your question. ","Hi, My fiance is O negative and I am O positive, so does this blood group are compactible for marriage" -14981,Why is there a skin tag in my testicles?,"Hello. Yes, it seems like a tag (acrochordon). Another possibility is that of a wart. Is it soft and swishy when you squeeze it? Or is it firm? A skin tag either has to be removed with a cautery machine or it can be fulgurated. ","Hello doctor, I am hoping you can answer this question for me. I am submitting a photo of what I am hoping is a skin tag. I have had this for years but never asked about it. It is on my testicles." -63887,Suggest treatment for sebaceous cyst on forehead,"Hello Madam,Welcome to Health Care Magic. I read carefully your query and I understand your concerns.The condition you are describing is called ""intertrigo"", which is characterised by a rash that shows up between the folds of skin.Being that you are already on steroids and anti-fungal medications, I would recommend you start an unguent with zinc oxide, which is used for relief of rash.For further prevention and for quicker relief of the actual condition i would recommend you to shower and dry off thoroughly each day and apply a drying powder. Keep your skin as dry and cool as you can, avoid wearing clothing and wear a bra with good support.Hope I answered to your question. Don't hesitate to ask again.Kind regards,Dr. Ina Zaimi ","I have a red, raw line along the whole under-fold of my breast. Had red ring/yeast infection on underside of other breast 2 weeks ago....now the left side is raw all along the fold. I have applied Nystantin, and another steriod/yeast cream...nothing helping so far. What should I do?" -68153,I have typhoid and staph and after taking medicines my conditions are getting worse,"Hello .All these symptoms , mentioned by you in the query may be due to allergy and secondary infection ( hives , cold , cough with fever ). When such patient visit I prescribe Levofloxacin 10 mg / kg body weight . Also take montelukast syrup 0.2 mg /kg once or twice in day till complete cure .Deflazacort 6 mg in single dose . Since all these drugs are prescription drugs so get a prescription from doctor .Patient will get relief at once ( so steroid should not be given without the consultation of physician ). Once complete relief, stop the drug . if recurrence , again .Good luck. ",My 2 1/2 yr old grandaughter started with a cold and hives which now looks like a rash over her trunk and extremities first then face. Now she has a cough and temp of 102. She has had all her immunizatations and is very pron to hives for no reason. What could it be?? YYYY@YYYY -248540,When will this sciatica related problem of slip disk cure?,hi for cramp you must consume more amount of water as these occurs due to dehydration and proper diet contain calcium also due to lack of calcium they occur and do stretching of hand and strengthening exercises that will help you to reduce cramp for pain you can use moist heat wet wash cloth and make sure that it's not too hot that you will not burn yourself and use ice pack also to relief pain and carp band you can take physiotherapy they will tell you strengthening exercises wish you good health. ,"the last two days I have noticed cramping in my left hand. It seems as though much of the strength in my left arm has gone too, it just feels odd . Sometimes when I bend down far I get a light tingle/pins and needle feeling in my right leg. Ive also noticed sometimes my chin feels a bit numb." -96860,Suggest treatment for a lump on the knee,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Yu may have perianal abscess formation. You should go for incision and drainage. Then you should take a course of antibiotics. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Ok this is embarrassing, but i have this somewhat huge dark colored.pimple on my.butt cheeck, so i popped it, and blood was just flowing out. And i put tissue on it, ran and.got my first aid kit, put peroxide and alcohol on it. But its still a big soft pimple and.if i mess with it, blood comes.out!" -256498,"Replaced Mirena IUD with Paragard, having heavy lasting periods since, fatigue. Can I get pregnant while on IUD ?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The bleeding that you are having now is likely to be a dysfunctional uterine bleeding. It needs proper evaluation and hormonal treatment to control the bleeding. Do consult your gynecologist.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","I was put on birth control of March of this year, so my periods have been irregular and light. By about June or July, I had no period at all. About 2 weeks ago, I started having bloody discharge so I just figured it was my period. Day by day, it has gotten worse. I am now fully bleeding, like a heavy period, but I have been doing so for the past 2 weeks. Is there anything I should be concerned about or that I should see a doctor about this?" -136095,"Allergy, take citrezine. A pure non-vegetarian and also take beer. Are my habits making me ill ?","Hi friend Welcome to Health Care Magic Short term steroid is unlikely to have caused any worsening lie this - could have been worse without it.. The treatment seems appropriate / May be she has an infection super-added. A CT scan of sinuses may show underlying problems. Blood counts may show eosinophilia. Blood tests to find the cause of allergy and subsequent de-sensitisation may help Parthenium weed, common in Bangalore, might be contributing. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck ","Hi, We live in and since the time we have moved to my wife has developed Allergic Rhinitis . For 11 days doctor prescribed prednisone in order to suppress the nose inflammation and now since that course she is daily feeling the nose blockage. From past some days she is having breathing problems which is making the conditions worse.Even the Romilast (10 mg) tab and Seroflo 100 inhaler is not having much effect. Did the steroid course made the conditions worse because prior to the course of steroids the nose blockage problem was not everyday.Please advice what should be done." -156406,What causes pins and needles in leg and aching pain behind knee?,"Hello, The painful weird feeling in the chest that you have can be related to a throat infection. You may need proper antibiotics to control the infection. Warm saline gargles can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","Recently everytime i swallow, cough, or take a deep breathe i get a weird feeling in my chest. I have a sharp pain and it s kinda like that feeling you get when you swallow a pill and can still feel it in your throat, but in my chest. Plus it hurts just to even push on the outside of my chest. Why?" -71606,Is Choriomon safe while trying to conceive?,"1st pregnancy’s outcome was quite unfortunate.LSCS with feral demise followed by pulmonary embolism.usually the recommended wait period after LSCS is 2years.If not there are high chances of rupture.right now what I can suggest is to give good healing time to uterus around 2years then try for pregnancy.when trying for pregnancy i would like you to get a hysterosalpingogram to see for Fallopian tubes, filling defects and previous scar thinning.and next pregnancy you need good follow ups.dont get disheartened..stay relaxed you can definitely have a baby ","Hi I m a 24year old who had a baby via c section in 2013 but the child passed on ,so a week after a csection I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embo ,so they gave me warfarin for 2years 2015 ifell pregnant again but my operation ruptured now I m desperate for a child I can t sleep at night I want to try for the last time at the same time I m scared what should I do?I need an advice please help" -192728,Suggest remedy for migraine in children,"Hi, There are several reasons a penis may be buried in a child. One reason is related to lower hormone values in the blood. This or some other sex steroid problem may cause low testosterone or other hormone levels to be low. This can cause the genitalia to be smaller in size and they may not be easily visible. Usually, getting an assay for enzymes related to these disorders would help and a Pediatrician would be able to suggest the best tests. Alternatively, it is also possible for a local inflammation or injury to cause the penis to be buried. This may happen in case an infection has happened right after the circumcision. In case of an infection, the baby would be feeling pain and would be irritable, crying, and may not feed well. Seeing a pediatrician confirm this would be a good idea. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vignan Rachabattuni, General & Family Physician ","Hi, my 5 month old baby has buried penis, he was circumsized when he was a month old and it was normal till he was in his second month, now its been retracted and couldn t be able see until he push, i want to know what is the reason for this and what is the treatment?" -106815,What causes fluttering feeling on chest?,Hi thanks for contacting HCM....Here no respi symptoms present. ...The complaint is squeezing chest pain and dyspnea ....So cardiac cause can be there or it can be status asthma like bronchoconstriction....Investigate with. ...-blood pressure monitoring -EKG -echo (if needed )-cardiac enzymes estimation if needed For status asthma rule out spirometry done ....And here auscultation also done first ...If bronchoconstriction there and rhonchi heard bronchodilator nebulization might needed ex.by levosalbutamol ....So according to cause treatment guided ...Take care .....Advise : consult er or pulmonologist ,"Hi, im 22 years old, female and recently ive been finding it hard to breathe, it feels as if someone is squeasing my wind pipe every 2minutes or so, the pain is sharp, i sometimes have to hold my breath as the pain can be that sore, when i exhale i have no energy what so ever. Yesterday i was also sick twice if that may be any help. Thanks." -65490,Is there a possibility of infection for removal of frenulum using nail scissors?,HI Thanks for posting your query. Staphylococcus is not a disease it is the name of bacteria that causes infections( disease ). This bacteria is normally present in the skin and in the nose . So any breach in the skin or any inflammation in the nose this bacteria gains entry inside the body and causes Infection. The other possibility of contracting staphylococcus infection is by eating rotten food which would have been contaminated with this bacteria. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask . ,"Hi, may I ans doctor am 24 years, i dont have any problem healthwise but i just want to know about the disease called staphyloccocus and the ways it can be contacted, Thank you." -94347,What causes fleshy lump below labia minora?,"hi.it is best if the lump on his neck is evaluated, especially if it's growing. it may not bother him now, but it might tomorrow. inside our neck is our air and food passage, along with many other important vessels. if the lump continues to grow, it might compress those structures leading to more problems. also, the earlier you know what this lump could be, the earlier you can do something about it, and a better outcome is at hand. a consultation with general surgeon or an ENT is best for further evaluation of the neck lump.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","I can t seem to get my husband to go to the doctor(I m sure you ve heard this before) but I am worried about a sorta soft lump on the back of his neck. He s had it at least a year I think, and it has grown a little. Does not bother him, really. He has had dizziness that comes and goes along with a clogged ear that comes and goes (not necessarily together). He thinks it has to do with a fall where he hit his head hard at least a year ago." -209876,What does traces of blood in urine of a child mean?,"Thank you for asking querry.There is absolutely no need to worry.As the child is 7b month milk will be only supplementery and other things you can continue.Hope you find this helpful.Rate the above answer if you like it.Regards,Dr rushikesh kute ","HiMy 7 month old baby is not drinking milk at all she just pushes the bottle out with her tongue. She is taking solids really well but wont take milk, she might have 4 ounces a day from the bottle and then I put 2 ounces in her porridge for supper. I try an cheat by puttng 2 scoops of cow and gate in 2 ounces of full fat milk. Nothing we do can get her to take milk. Should we be worried?Mark" -137741,How long do Lyrica side effects persist?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. A diet rich in fibre or laxatives and a regular physiotherapy can help in these symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal ","I was told to start to get off 50 mg of doxepin. I was taking it every night and my pain dr told me to try every other night. I did that for a few weeks and I just quit taking it altogether. I am having trouble with BM and have lower back pain, I feel from not going" -56475,Is there chances for second heart attack?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges. I recommend you to consult with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests: - a resting ECG- a chest X ray study- lab blood tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, blood lipid profile) to exclude possible secondary causes of high blood pressure. You should discuss with your doctor on the possibility of making some changes to your actual therapy (adding hydrocloothyazide or a calcium channel blocker like amlodipine) in order to have a better control of your blood pressure. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Greetings!Dr. Iliri ","I went to my doctor about 3 mohths ago for an annual physical. My blood pressure had been about 137/85 the year before, but this year it was 160/90, so she put me on 1 Diovan 80 mg, fsily. I have been having a lot of stress lately, so I checked my blood pressure at a machine at Sam's Club. It was 185/78. I decided to purchase a arm cuff blood pressure monitor. I did that two days ago. I have been taking my reading 3-4 times a day. Yesterday, my readings were 145/63, 179/67 and 161.71, Today, I have taken my blood pressure 3 times. The readings have been 175/83 at 9:30am, 180/76 at 1:00pm and 184/78 at 7:pm. Should I be calling my doctor tomorrow and tell her about this and see if my blood pressure medicine should be adjusted, etc.? How dangerous is it to have your blood pressure over 185 or so?" -115551,Are welts in face and jaw caused due to stopping polymyalgia medication?,"Hi, As with all anxiolytic sedatives and sleep inducers, etizola has side effects like drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, short-term memory loss, decreased appetite, headache, inability to concentrate, blurred vision and slurred speech. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician ",I am taking etizola 0.5 mg twice a day from last 18 months. Can any one help me on how to stop it ? It has any sideeffect on such low dose ? I am 33 years male with HT and DM both are in control but anxiety leavel is too high. I took on line servey about anizity level and results says that I might have OCD. -45179,What causes rash on the hands and feet after the fever?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You seem to have Hives. One of the cause of Hives is an allergic reaction to food or food preservatives. So consuming coke could be a reason for your Hives. I suggest you to avoid it for a while. You may take an oral antihistamine, e.g., Cetirizine tablet once a day for a few days for symptomatic relief from itching. In addition, you may use a soothing lotion to calm down the itchy rashes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S. ",I have just discovered that I probably have aspartame poisoning: itchy rash and hives on face and eyelids. I have been taking benadryl and it helps for a short time but would like to know if there is anything else I can do. I don t drink very much diet soda but had a large diet coke yesterday and within a couple of hours the rash and itch started. I began reading the ingredients in some of my food products and discovered it was in quite a bit of them. -222280,Is there a pill form of insulin?,"Hello, Your fasting level should be below 140 mg %, 2hrs after meals level should be below 200 mg % and HnAiC should be below 6 .5. These numbers are irrespective of age. Take these samples on 3 different days to reach conclusion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician ","I woke up this morning and my bloods sugar was 185 and it had been normal levels until this morning .question is to then am 60 years old . have had diabetics for now over 20 year never been really on no medication for the exception of once or twice, one being metformin and had be administer insulin while in-patients .So therefor what should be my normal levels" -216869,Can the mirena coil cause gum infections?,"Hello,The condition of your mouth including tongue, teeth and gums can be a factor. Have you had a recent dental exam and cleaning? Be sure to practice good oral hygiene including brushing your tongue. Infected tissues can change your taste. Infections under the gums can drain and these can give you a bad taste. Drainage fom the sinus to the back of the throat such as a post nasal drip can affect your taste. A dry mouth, again, affects taste. Other habits such as smoking or recently stopping a habit such as smoking affects taste. Medications? Any recent antibiotic treatment can affect the balance of your oral bacteria. The back of your throat may collect debris prone to attack by bacteria. Tonsils have crater like areas for debris to get caught. Tonsil stones or tonsilloliths are unpleasant. They can be foul smelling and require removal. Have a doctor check this area. You may be able to see some debris yourself and can try vigorous rinsing. A foaming, peroxide rinse may offer some assistance. Professional treatment may include removal, antibiotic treatment and removal or reshaping of the tonsils.I hope you are able to remedy this situation soon. Additional questions are welcome. ",hello basicly i have a sewage taste in the back off my mouth yet iv changed my diet i am eating like alot of fruit and vegetables but i aint eating alot either like one meal a day today iv decided to eat breakfast and lunch but its the sewage taste im worried about -216367,What causes black veins on the bottom of the tongue?,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.If the tooth you are mentioning is the milk tooth, then it is the pre shedding mobility and the tooth may fall out anytime.The blood clot can be due to the trauma caused to the gums or it can be due to the underlying erupting tooth,I would advice you to consult a pedodontist and get it reviewed for further need.If pain you can give the child Panadol.Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards . ","My 8 year old daughter has a very loose tooth. When she woke up this morning the tooth was twisted and she straightened it out, but now there is a bump on the gum under the tooth that looks like a blood blister. Is this normal, or should she been seen by out dentist? Is there anything I should be doing at home to help?" -140502,What causes back pain after insertion of stent after kidney stone surgery?,"it may be a mechanical back pain/ strain.take anti inflammatory medication and back exercises, that should help ",hi had got tuborclosis before 7 years ago had done my full treatment but since one year i am suffering from upper back pen i have consult to my doctor before few months ago and done ultra sound and blood test .result was ok doctor suggest me some medicine .but again iam suffering from back pen .please tell me the reason of it -89464,Child diagnosed with jaundice. Given diet and asked to rest. Is normal but urine color is darker. Suggest?,Hi and welcome to HCM thanks for the query.Well this is significant liver damage and i hope that there will be liver found for you. Liver insufficiency causes many symptoms and signs and black stool is one of them but it may also indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding so you should not ignore it especially if you have esophageal varices. so you should do gastrocopy first.everythign else is hardly predictable and the course of liver disease varies from man to man. Wish you good health. Regards ,"I have meld blood count of twenty I have a tissue growing in my biliary tube. My liver is very hard I feel persistent pain and have not been accepted at OHSU & Stanford for liver transplant list. I've been denied a life saving surgery twice. ""My stools have been very black for three days my gastro area is very hard and huge."" My weight is 128ilb at 7am today 9/24. I word most about the black bile What might I consider to know what may be next for me to help my condition? Mary alsup 971 344 0248. Portland Oregon" -155692,"What causes the body to feel hot, dizzy and shaking?","Hello, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause. We have to rule out possible causes like vascular causes and compartment syndrome. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My left forehand is swollen for the last couple of years. this swlling increases and moves to the palm & fingers when i lift any weight or play/walk/run.. the swelling in the palm and fingers used to disappear after few days.. But, nowadays it is not disappearing. i have shown to several docotors earlier and advised for blood test etc.. but there was nothing positive in the blood tests. One of the plastic surgeon suggested to wear a custom made cloves/wrap for the entire left arm. But, when i started wearing there is no change in the swelling and some time the swelling increased. So,i discarded using them.. pls note both my hands broken during my childhood(5-6 yrs) but i use my hands as normal so far..(though they look slightly thin) what could be the reason for this swelling. sometimes it gives pain/ache to my entire left hand/side." -48640,What causes anxiety with terrible heartburn?,"Hi, Liddle syndrome is genetically constituted disorders. It is happening due to the maturation of the gene, a condition called autosomal dominant disease. The main goal of treatment is to control the high blood pressure and manage the hypokalemia. A kidney transplant may sometimes give a permanent result, such case could be managed anywhere in metro city or world. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Akhtarhusain, General & Family Physician ",My Son is 15 years and he is suffering from liddle s syndrome since his birth. Now he is taking medicines regularly and he is ok. I wolud like to stop his medicine and give him a more comfortable life. Can you suggest me some good treatment in any part of the world. If you can give the contact number of doctors who are specialized in liddle s syndrome. Is there any special doctor for the syndrome (like pediatrcian for children.....). Thanks -183982,How to cure rash on neck when undergoing treatment for breast cancer?,"I am very sorry to hear that you have these symptoms. Newer CT machines will not cause many side effects. However there is a slight possibility of radiation induced pneumonitis. If that happens it will happen after at least 2-3 weeks post radiation.The pain in your breast and Breast bone are because of direct effect of radiation causing inflammation. and your feeling sick because that is from radiation fatigue(which is normal). If you think your not able to carry out daily activities, and bed bound because of this you should ask your radiation oncologist to decrease the dose of radiation or give treatment holidays.I hope this answered your question and i wish you a speedy recovery. :) ","I just had my first radiation treatment yesterday and shortly after I developed breast pain, breast bone pain and am developing a respitory problem (feel like Im getting sick). The machine is the newer Tomotherapy machine and not supposed to interfere with my lung. What could the problem be??" -19779,I did not have withdrawal bleeding even after eight days of taking Unwanted 72. Why?,Hi. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hello doctor, I had sexual intercourse with my fiance on the fifth day of my periods, and we used a condom, but the condom tore. I took Unwanted 72 within three hours, after which I experienced no side effects of the pill. I did not have any withdrawal bleeding, and today is the eighth day after taking the pill. Is withdrawal bleeding compulsory? Am I pregnant? How to confirm if the medicine worked?" -154177,What does intermittent feeling of warmth along inside of foot indicate?,"Hello, The pain in the collar bone area after eating can be related to reflux gastritis. You need to avoid having hot and spicy food and you can have omeprazole for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I often experience odd pain in my left collar bone area after eating. What could be causing this. I have tried pinpointing certain foods and a lot of the time it s after I ve had chicken. I eat an extremely clean, natural organic diet and tonight (no chicken) and I m having that pain again." -120332,Suggest treatment for tingling in abdominal area,"Hello,Pain in the stomach associated with food or liquid intake associated with some lump like sensation in the throat could be ( either GERD, Esophagitis, Gastritis due to some bacterial infection) or any other local causes, please kindly consult your doctor , get examined, get an USG abdomen or UPPER GI endoscopy, so the cause can be evaluated and hence treatment planned. Hope I could help you.Thank you. ",Hello night before last my throat felt like it had a lump stuck in it when I woke the next morning I had a mild tummy ache as the morning went on it turned into severe cramps from my lower abdomen to under my breasts it hurt all day and worse everytime I ate or drank anything went to bed last night wiped out and woke today feeling better but sore all over like if I push gently on my lower side like where an ovary might be it hurts in my upper abdomen just below my breasts Got any ideas??? -64176,Suggest treatment for candida,"Hello, I wanted to tell you that your obesity is affecting Hep C intwo ways-one by causing nonalcoholic fatty liver and secondly by lowering effect of interferon and ribavirin. Hepatitis C can be treated with above regimen. ",i am a 57 yr old that has been diagnosed with Hep C. I have had a rapid weight gain in the last month primarily around my mid section. I have never had weight problems before. I have always hovered around 130 lbs but since 6 weeks ago my weight has sky rocketed to 165lbs. I do not have any pain just the discomfort of growing out of my clothes and the feeling of having the appearance of a bowlful of jelly. -25408,Why do I have nail clubbing?,Hello. Nail clubbing is present if oxygen saturation is low or if there is an increase in reduced hemoglobin for a long time. All clinical tests like Schamroth have its own drawback. So do not rely on Schamroth. Clubbing can occur without any disease. You need to get one arterial blood gas test. Kindly send the photos of your fingers and toes. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hello doctor,Does this look like an early nail clubbing? I came across something on the internet and started looking at my nails. I did a Schamroth test and I have a very small window. I am a bit concerned." -172974,Any help for constant headache after having concussion?,Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!Your mother symptoms could be related to small vessel disease of the brain ( chronic changes to the brain vessels ) or an inner ear disorder. The brain atrophy is a common finding at her age and does not indicate any serious medical conditions. I would just recommend consulting with an ENT specialist and performing labyrinthine labyrinthine tests to exclude an inner ear disorder. It is also necessary performing thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction and complete blood count for anaemia. You should discuss with her doctor on the above tests!Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best regards! ,"DEAR DR, BEST REGARDS TO YOU. MY MOM 73 YRS HAVING REGULAR RINGING SOUND ON BOTH SIDE AND AT THE PEAK LEVEL SHE GETS VERTIGO AND GIDDINESS. she was on the following medicines., t.esam 2.5mg t.shelcal 250mg, t.neurocetam 800mg t.alzolam 0.25mg t.dizitac c.renerve plus c.becadexamine her bp 140/90 mmof hg on mri scan says age related atorphy to brain so kindly give me a solution to me" -39062,What treatment can I do for this acne problem in pubic area ?,"Hello, Thanks for posting your query. It is not called acne. It would be infection of hair follicle. You can take anti- inflammatory medications. You can also take a course of antibiotic. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health, Regards, ","i have a acne near pubic area from a last month,its doesnot give pain but little pain when pressure is put...i donot have nay other signs like fever and all..." -252206,What are my chances of being pregnant at this time?,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Many women find out they have become pregnant after ingesting alcohol, food, or medications that we do not recommend taking during pregnancy. However, in the very early stages of pregnancy, the fetus is not yet developed enough to be at risk in the same ways as it would be when the body and brain have begun to develop.In your case in particular, Duromine, is a mild stimulant that makes your heart beat faster and raises your blood pressure. For those reasons, it is not recommended to be taken during pregnancy, however there is no evidence that it or the class of medication that it represents cause any form of birth defects or harm to a developing baby.So at this early stage of your pregnancy, you not need to worry about accidentally having taken Duromine. In the meantime, you can prepare for healthy pregnancy by avoiding alcohol, eating a well-balanced diet, and purchasing a multivitamin that is designed for pregnant women (prenatal vitamins)I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful.This for the rest of the pregnancy,Best wishes Dr. Brown ","Hi, I have just found out i am pregant, only two or three weeks i think and i was taking duromine. I was not taing them daily just every secong day in the 40g. I stopped straight away but im scared i may have cause damage to my baby. Could this have caused any defects?" -218869,Can antibiotics be taken after the dental treatment instead of before?,"HiThanks for writing in.Yes, its the metal that is getting exposed beneath porcelain layer. You need to get it replaced to get better esthetics.Consult your dentist for treatment plan.Its nothing to worry about.RegardsDr. Neha Sumra ",Hi currently i have a problem with my fixed bridge on my front teeth. One of the crown is turning to blackish color. I assume its the metal thats attached to it since its a porcelain fused metal. I have this bridge for 3 years know and i live i canada. I dont have any dental insurance and i also dont have enough money for getting a new bridge. I just want to know if this can be just fixed? Here is the picture WWW.WWWW.WW -238715,What causes confusion about the timing of certain events?,"Hello,The symptoms mentioned by you look like that of bipolar disorder. There are two phases which can be seen in this disorder- depressive and manic.in depressive phase pt. Generally speaks less, is lethargic, eats less,may be is irritable, but is not inclined to do any work ...n may even skip daily routine activity.Manic phase is characterised by - hyper activity, increased desire to work, aggerssion,voilence, increased beauty concerns and may be increased sexual desire.To start any meds physical status anyother comorbidity,age and family history of the person should be known. So, you should talk to a psychiatrist regarding her symptoms and start druugs. She will show very good result with proper medicines.wish you good luck.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Neuropsychiatry ","I have a sister she has a psychic problem for example,she stop talking for 10 days and then she start talking without stop for 20 days,she stop eating for 15days she stop eating for 20 days ,she stop any activity then she start working without stop ????what is that? and this that has a solution.?for further information ,do not hesitate to contact me by . emailand I will call u by phone if this is necessaryBest Regards" -175324,What does persistent back and hip pain indicate?,Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah & I have gone through your query.Dear i would like to inform you that if the fits is diagnosed clinically and with EEG brain then you should take regular Anti-epileptic at least for 02 years. kindly consult neurology consultant to find out what type of fits you are having so that medicine of choice for your fits can be prescribed and you can enjoy your life fit free with regular medication.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks. ,"hello sir,how can i get rid of disease like FITS.. is their is any permanent cure for this................ it keeps with me last 5 yrs.. n fits attack happens on wen i used to sleep...... plz advice wat to do........... i prefer all medical consideration" -38910,Do Noriday tablets have any side-effects ?,"Hi....dear user., Thanks for choosing HCM., Noriday tablets .....are a type of hormonal contraceptive.... commonly known as the 'mini pill' or progestogen-only pill (POP)..... They contain the active ingredient norethisterone...., which is a synthetic progestogen....., similar to the natural progestogens...... The main sideeffects are.........Changes in menstrual bleeding, eg irregular bleeding..., or sometimes stopping of bleeding...., ""Changes in sex drive "".Medicines and their possible side effects...., It can affect individual people in different ways. ..., The following are some of the side effects......, that are known to be associated with this medicine..., . Just because a side effect is stated here..., it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. Being hormonal drug ...no doubt it is comedogenic...produces ACNE...ok ...good luck ",my wife was prescribed noriday even though we have no sex She now stays in bed up to 22 hours a day in bed when she is home.She says it was for her acne is this possible? a I have found nothing on the internet to support this only that it can cause acne. -21840,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -212246,Suggest treatment for tooth pain and gum sensitivity post root canal,"Hi..Thanks for the query..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..As per the symptoms it looks like you either have deep decay in tooth or other common cause can be Cracked tooth syndrome leading to crack in the tooth causing nerve irritation and pain..Other cause can be related to inflamed gum flap over the wisdom tooth..As far as home remedies are concerned, they can provide only temporary relief in case of dental problems and can recur again and again..Therefore for permanent resolution consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and an x-ray can be helpful in diagnosis..In case of tooth Infection you can be advised Root Canal Treatment of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers..In case if it is due to wisdom tooth then extraction of tooth can provide permanent resolution..Hope this helps..Regards.. ","Does heat help with tooth pain, or make it worse??The tooth pain is severe and last a week or so goes away and repests about every month. Im not in a position to get dental surgery to remove the issue so is there anything I can do from bome to make this stop, permanently??" -38291,Is there any chance of pregnancy at the age of 52 ?,"Hi, Thanks for query, You are in Manopause period now and 8 months passed. Now there is no chance of having pregnancy. ok and bye. ","I am 54 now. My periods started irregular after the age of 52. Theyse stopped completely in November 2010 (8 months now). If we do take any precautions, any chances of pregnancy?" -79107,Suggest treatment for kidney cysts,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, such lesion could be anything from the hydrocele to varicocele and conditions need to be differentiated and for that it is advisable to get done the clinical examination and even need some investigations, hope this information helps, take care. ","I have a lump forming in my scrotum on the left side and it is getting bigger gradually. some quick research points me to ""varicocele"" and may have some thing to do with kidneys. I am 41 and have not treated my body too well in my younger years. What do you think?" -64196,"Suggest treatment for fever , chills and severe body pain","Hey, the important thing here is if your dog is vaccinated or not. However as far as your wound is concerend, wash it gently with plain soap and water. And yes visit a doctor as soon as possible. And according to vaccination status of your dog , you may need to get anti rabies vaccine. Get well soon. Have a nice day. ","hi there, my mini poodle is injured and while trying to pick him up today I got a bite on my hand in the thumb area, there are 2 puncture wounds and one smaller cut at the base of the thumb, and my thumb is really swollen, what should i do, should I see a doctor or would this be expected with this type of bite?" -181824,"MRI shows degenarative disease in spine, diffuse disc bulge in L3-L4, L5. Possible cure ?","Hello, Thanks for the query, i will tell you that the MRI findings need to be correlated with clinical data. Further one must note the clinical context in which the MRI was done. I feel that it was done for back and/or leg pain in your case. If you have clinical signs of nerve compression, then the options will be to go for surgical treatment. If there are no clinical signs of nerve damage, then conservative management with either Gabapentine, pragabaline and physiotherapy will suffice. Please donot worry about the MRI findings. I suggest you to get clinically evaluated by a neurologist. Hope this clarifies your query Best wishes ","Got an MRI with the ff impression: Diffuse disc bulges at the level of L3/L4 down to L5/S1, resulting to anterior thecal sac indentation and varying degrees of bilateral neural foraminal narrowing Right paracentral annular tear L5/S1 Minimal soft tissue edema , right gluteal region Any idea what the next steps are? My aunt is in the Philippines and I really don t trust a lot of people there...thank you!" -181077,"Child has occasional trembling in leg, no pain. Family history of similar symptoms. What can be done?",ejection fraction is too low for surgery. moreover acute cervical spondilytis will not improve immediately to surgery. a course of conservative management for 6 weeks is warrented. if improves it can be continued. ,"my father is a heart patient with 35% ejection factor and also suffering from acute cervical spondilytis. As a result, his spine is also got affected and he is unable to move. he has been prescribed snepdol100, liofen 10 ,me 12 and inj. methylcobe. after taking these medicine for 01 week, his condition has not at all improved. infact the side effects are taking its toll., kindly advice what we should we do?" -10787,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -228928,What are the side effects of practicing masturbation?,"Dear, We understand your concernsI went through your details. Sincerely speaking, Nothing will happen sexually or otherwise to your boy friend even if he stays inactive for complete life. Sex is not an essential part of life at all. When your boy friend wants sex, he will ask you. If there is semen within him, the body knows how to expel it. Semen will be produced throughout his able periods. And it will be expelled too. This is a cycle. I reiterate. Being sexually inactive for so long cannot affect your boy friend in any medical or sexual way. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. ","Hey, I and my boyfriend have been dating for 9 months now, I'm 21 and a virgin. He was sexually active before we started dating,and he is 23. I am №τ ready to have sex till I am married, so I wanna know if he being inactive for so long could affect him in any medical way." -86529,Can Udilive be helpful for dissolution of gall stone?,"HelloNASH(Non alcoholic steato-hepatitis) is a reversible condition.It is also called as called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It usually reverse with treatment of underlying cause.Untreated and severe NASH can lead to cirrhosis.NASH may be due to many causes like obesity,sedentary life,insulin resistance etc.There are no specific medicines for this condition.General measures like weight reduction,exercise,balanced diet,abstinence from alcohol are general principles which should be followed.Patient also need clinical correlation and complete liver function test.If liver enzymes are raised then patient may need medicines like ursodeoxycholic acid tablet etc.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","How serious is the liver disease called ""NASH?"" I am a 58 year old female who does not drink and have'nt for about 20 years. Recently, I was diagnosed with this and had to have ""sludge"" removed from my ""sphincter muscle."" What is going to happen? Thankyou very much." -110675,What is the cause and treatment for dry cough?,"thanks for asking your question i completely understand your issueit ll be helpfull if you refrain from the above mentioned foods , and alcohol too.actually these drugs like rifampicin , isoniazid and pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic so if sgpt , sgot , serum bilirubin is raised then these anti tb drugs should be taken with precuations if bilirubin level is raised and there are symptoms like vomiting nausea , jaundice and sgot and sgpt are 5 times your normal limit these anti tb drugs should be changed by non hepatotoxic anti tb drugs like levo floxacin , strptomycin and ethambutol .and the usual drugs are stopped for sometime and then reintroduced to see the offending drugs one by one .thanks / regardsfeel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health ","HAVE AN INCREASE LEVEL OF SGPT AND MINIMAL TUBERCULOSIS. THE DOCTOR ADVISED ME TO REFRAIN FROM EATING PORK, BEEF AND EVEN SEAFOODS!!! I WAS GIVEN SUPPLEMENTS TOGETHER WITH PRESCRIPTIVE DRUGS FOR MY TUBERCULOSIS. iS THIS CORRECT THAT I CANNOT EAT THE FOODS STATED ABOVE?" -130700,Can asthma cause constant chest pain?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicAnti histamines and future avoidance of the allergen are the main aspects of treatment of allergic reaction.In severe reactions, that are no responsive to the use of the antihistamines, steroids may also be needed.If he does not respond to the anti histamines the this is an option.I hope this helps ","Is there anything to help alleviate severe symptoms associated with an allergic reaction to bactrim? (severe body pain and sensitivity, headache, nausea, rash, insomnia to just name a few). Husband went to dr today after 3 doses and after blood work determined allergic reaction to bactrim to try otc benadryl was only treatment offered." -205905,How to treat frequent burping and gas in a formula fed infant?,"Most often cough and cough in children is caused due to certain viral infections and such infections do not generally need treatment with antibiotics. Irrespective of treatment, such a condition generally lasts for a week or so. Your doctor has prescribed the right medicines and it should be enough to treat the cough but it might have been better if the child could have been given nebulization. Steam inhalation is a good home alternative for nebulization while the medicines might be continued. Water in the form of vapor reaches deep into the lungs and helps in diluting the cough and provides relief. You will have to be a bit patient but in case the child develops lethargy, increase rate of breathing or wheezing, you will have to take him to your doctor without delay. ","sir, i m having 4 month old baby.. he is suffering from severe cold.. when he is breathing sputum sound is coming... how can i stop this... for the past two weeks im giving timinic oral drops only not improvement... then i went to child specialist he gave me these four oral drops kefler,mucolite,betamathasone,timinic," -251732,What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and here are the answers:1. The period of gestation is determined either calculating from the last menstrual period if the cycles are regular or from an early sonogram. 2. If there is no evidence of a fetal pole, the sonogram should be repeated, preferably in the trans-vaginal route, after a week. Sometimes, due to miscalculation of the dates, errors can happen, but, the size of the gestation sac is confirmatory. 3. This should be coupled with serial titres of serum beta-hCG. Doubling titres every 2-3 days are observed if the pregnancy is progressing well. With all these done, if it is concluded that there is no progress, then it is a missed abortion. Further management should be planned accordingly. Hope this helps. ","My last period was on14th dec 2010. I found out I was pregnant on the 17th Jan 2010. Due to some abdominal pain I was reffered to do a internal ultra sound. The ultra sound showed gastational sac measuring 1.6 mm, hcg levels 420. On 4th feb 2011 gastational sac measured at 6.5 mm with a yolk sac but no baby. I was told that I was probably having a miscariage as the sac was only measuring at four weeks instead of seven and my hcg levels were 2000. Is it possible that this could still be a viable pregnancy?" -153742,What causes a lump behind the knee joint with stiffness in the knee and arm?,"Hello, It is unlikely that the swelling on your cheek is due to a side effect of the general anesthesia. It is possible that there was minimal injury while the endotracheal tube was being placed to help you breathe. You could try using an ice pack to get some relief. If it persists, you could contact the surgeon who performed the surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician ",after a general anaesthetic for a foot operation the next day I have red swelling on my cheek bones why is this ? Regards XXXX -175515,What causes chest/back pain after having steroid injection between C7 and T1?,"Hello This like early disc disease of cervical spine with asssociated myofascial pain . This must have precipitated due to your new job habits , poor posturing , prolonged siiting attitudes. Nothing to worry first evaluate the spine part with a Neurosurgeon and then if its fine active physiotherapy will help your problem to settle down. get well soon ","Hi ive been getting electric chock feelings in my left and right arm, up and down to my fingers, sometimes in back of ear on right and in my legs and dull weak arms and chest dull heavy feeling, my arms have little bumps on the inner side which look like goosebumps but i am not cold, they itch and tingle at times. I m 25 and just started a new job taking phone calls 9am-5pm and am using an iphone 4 and since then its been getting worse everyday. It official began when my husband and I went away and used a spa bath 2 times a day for 2 days. Could this just be radiation effects or something else?" -247733,Suggest treatment for severe pain in groin area,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.As per your symptoms it looks more of a disc degenerative disease in the spine - cervical and lumbar. By which the symptoms are arising.Getting a thorough clinical examination and MRI of cervical and lumbar spine will help understand the extent of nerve root compression.Treatment Physical therapy like Therapeutic ultrasound therapy, TENS therapy and exercises has provided 99% success rate in the health recovery path of patients with Degenerative Disease of disc in my clinical practice.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel ",I am a 56 year old female. 5 4 and 118 lbs. I have quick onset of pain in left leg from mid-thigh to mid-calf. Seems to hurt more often when lying down than when walking. Only other symptom is a place on my right side near my left should (about the size of my hand) that really hurts sometimes but not continually. Seems to be worse when I sit a computer for a long while or when I stand or sit in one position too long. Any advice? Thank you so much. Jen -17230,Kindly suggest a cream or medicine for dark circle.,Hi. I have seen your query and concern. For further information consult a dermatologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. I have had these dark circles under eyes and also my forehead is little darker. Kindly let me know if I should use any cream or medicine." -133467,Suggest treatment for Idiopathic allergic reaction,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having allergic rhinitis and now you might got allergic asthmatic bronchitis as well.Take some some respiratory anti-allergic medicine like Montelukast, levo-cetrizine for few days.Put some decongestant nasal drops.Use nasal inhaler if required. Avoid dust or polluted air.Ok and take care. ",I have a question about nasal congestion - I sneeze all of the time and my nose runs a lot and my nose itches a lot. I have sleep apnea and use a cpap machine. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night because I have to sneeze and my nose is running usually when this happens my whole day will consist of sneezing & runny nose. Also sometimes I hear a whistle in my chest. I do have a history of seasonal allergies (I don t remember sneezing this much) and asthma (brought on by the seasonal allergies) Please advise - Thanks! -148174,What causes spider veins on face and suggest treatment?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. But tetanus injection is not responsible for your low platelet count. It doesn't reduce platelets. Moreover your platelets are of low normal so no need to worry about that. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Sir,i am ram (male/28 yrs) i have taken immunization today.INJ TT 0.5ml IM & INJ TAB 0.5ml IM AFTER ONE HOUR I HAVE GIVEN BLOOD FOR PLATELET COUNT. MY HB IS 15.6MY PLATELET COUNT IS 1.4 LAC. THESE INJECTIONS WILL REDUCE THE PLATELETS IN BLOOD FOR SOME TIME IS IT TRUE .CAN U PLEASE CONFIRM THIS.THANKING U SIR" -176317,How long is Keppra to be taken after a craniotomy?,"Hi Darlene, that is a very high blood pressure and is definitely abnormal. Pain can certainly cause elevated blood pressure, but if he is not having pain (or less pain now after the injection), his blood pressure is very high. If he is having any symptoms at all, like headache, blurry vision, weakness or numbness anywhere with this high blood pressure he needs to go to an emergency room right away. If he is not having any symptoms at all and his blood pressure is in the 180s still at rest, then I would recommend that you coordinate with your primary care doctor as soon as possible, as he may need to be started on an anti-hypertensive medication, or undergo a workup to find out why he is suddenly developing elevated blood pressure. I hope this answer is helpful to you and your husband! ","My husband had an injection in his back L4/L5 for extreme pain. He has had 4 lumbar operations. This injection he felt and said it was extremely intense. When he left the doctor s office his blood pressure read 191/99 - he has never had that before. He has taken it several times at home (a write B.P. machine) and it is still high. The latest was 182+/90+. This is not an occurrence that always happens. I feel it is hypertension from the injection. Should he go to bed and sleep (relax) and if it is still that high in the A.M. go see a doctor? Please, he is 67 , watches his diet and excercises. What should we do now, if anything. Thank you. Darlene (on behalf of Richard)" -3647,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -167562,Suggest treatment for plantar fasciitis,HiThese surgeries are quite safe. Yes long term you can face problem of implant loosening or wear. Pain in shoulder can be due to rotator cuff involvement so get an mri done and start physiotherapy for that. Lethargy feeling can due to low haemoglobin or some other generalized cause. So get investigation done and consult for the same With your local pphysician.Thanks ,"Hi I have several replacement both hips, & 1 knee & rotor cuff tear repair & a donor bone in my back. Are there any diseases or blood disorder or sickness I could get from all these surgerys. I stay tired and no energy, and aching in my left top back of shoulder. Thanks" -113718,Could pain in body and tiredness indicate lupus?,Please get your platelet levels checked urgently as lupus can lead to decreased platelet count which may lead to these kind of rashes so please see your doctor urgently also vasculitis needs evaluation. ,I bruise at a touch only on my hands. I have Lupus but no medicine or problems since 1996. I take high blood pressure medicine called Lisinopril-Hctz and have been taking 4 years. Could either one cause this problem or both and what if anything can I do to help this problem. -68606,Suggest treatment for injury to the foot caused by a nail,"Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that the treatment is right but kid word at the end of drug name suggests a tablet for kid. So I don't know whether you are kid or not. So kindly check this thing with your doctor so that my help for you can be worthy.I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic. ","Hello sir, . I have mild enlarged mesenteric nodes with displaced ileal loops on right flank. I have mtb detected in uteres. My medicine are T macox zh kid. I want to ask is this the right tablet for this disease ? My age is 30 pls answer thank yoy" -217626,What causes tiny itchy bumps on the upper lip ?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the numbness or tingling sensation could be because of the injury to the inferior alveolar nerve while surgically removing wisdom teeth which are deep seated close to the nerve. nothing to worry the sensation is recovering. if i am your treating doctor i would have treated you with nerve regenerating drugs like multivitamin (neurobion capsules). be careful when you consume hot and cold things because your lip will be numb.. if the sensation doesnot turn back visit your dental surgeon. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ",had 4 wisdom teeth extracted 2 months ago. At first my lip and chin were numb but after a month a tingling sensation came back. Now it feels like a constant pressure and burning and when i smile it feels like something breaking and now these vein like things are standing out in my lip. What is going on? -84162,Suggest treatments for raised SGPT and GGT levels,Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.-Lithotripsy. This procedure uses ultrasound waves to break up gallstones. It may be used alone or along with bile acids to break up stones. Used mostly for people who have long-term (chronic) inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) and who are not strong enough for surgery. -Oral bile salt therapy (ursodeoxycholic acid) (particularly for x-ray-negative cholesterol gallstones in patients with normal gallbladder function).Medical management is more effective in patients with good gallbladder function who have small stones (You may just add the juice of half a lemon in glass of water and have it twice or thrice a day. However best is surgical removal of gall bladder because a stone in gallbladder can slip into common bile duct or pancreatic duct causing pancreatitis or severe obstructive jaundice which can even be fatal.So treatment of choice is laproscopic removal of gall bladder.In case of further question feel free to ask. ,"I have been diagnosed (via ultra-sound) of having 2 gallstones with 8mm size. Is surgery the only or best option? I first went to the doctor in Feb with the severe pain from lower back to 2 sides of abdomen and right side is the most effected with severe pain also with some stomach discomfort and vomitings, they indicated a elevated white blood count and subscribed antibiotics. But i was not feeling anything going fine, antibiotics were subscribed and I requested an ultrasound which indicated ""2 gallstones"" Just want to make sure that what is the best thing to do. Thank U" -198682,How can fever with chronic cough and phlegm be treated?,"hi , I must ask first if this strep c was found in the blood culture or a throught culture, because septicemia caused by strep c can cause dehydration and decrease blood flow to kidneys which decreases urination , another serious cause is bilateral renal artery thrombosis due to septicemia, it's less common but very worrisome, I recommend a renal function test , serum electrolytes and admission to the hospital. I hope this helps ",my daughter is 2 1/2 years old and has strep c (we found out yesterday). she was given penicillin injections last night in the ER and has not urinated for about 12 hours. she slept most the day today and has consumed about 18 oz. of liquid. should we be concerned about her not urinating -73348,What should be the normal values for semen analysis?,"Hi,I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) Yes you have to take AKT4.2) Please get tested again after completion of treatment to try for pregnancy.Let me know if you have anymore questions.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol ","I am suffering for infertility in 5 years, doctor diagnose andimetriocyst previously and give lupride depot injection. now they diagnoses TB PCR test positive and suggest the medicine akt4. it this right treatment to have pregnancy? what will be the side effect of these medicine? how reliable the PCR test to diagnoses TB and how much TV affected infertility?" -192302,What causes sudden loose and unresponsive body in an infant?,"Hi, Cold means is he sneezing fast breathing making snoring sound if so he could be infected if none of these is present he is just having some pooling of secretions which is normal in newborns. It will reduce on its own. If it is bothering you, please put Nasoclear drops over nostril. What you are describing is dry skin with neonatal acne quite common in newborns. For dry skin apply some baby oil which is non fragrant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prasanna Lakshmi, Pediatrician ",my 31/2 week old seems to have a cold he sounds congested (my older 2 have colds and sore throat) anything I can do for him? He also has dru flaking skin around his eyebrows and forehead but no cradle cap any suggestions? I haven t been using lotion because he has some red pimples on his face -79761,"What is the difference between e coli 40,000 colony and 40,000 neg bacilli?","Hi,Thanks for writing in.I suspect there was a large stone causing obstruction and hydroureteronephrosis in the right kidney. Subsequent percutaneous nephrolithostomy (PCNL) treatment was done to treat the stone. The serum creatinine level goes up due to urinary obstruction, probably the right kidney stone in your mother. Since the obstruction was present for some time in the past, the kidney function might have got affected. As per medical literature, a kidney stone causing obstruction for more than 10 days can cause obstructive uropathy which is form of permanent damage leading to the kidney being unable to function properly. The raised creatinine is a consequence of this obstruction and a level of 1.4 is borderline high. It is most likely that the kidney was not much affected by the duration of obstruction by the stone. Serum creatinine is to be repeated after 2 - 3 months and it will most likely come down to normal. Since she is having diabetes and hypertension, regular kidney function tests should be done every 6 months. Creatinine can also rise due to hypertension and diabetes. ","Hi my mother had operation PCNL on both kidney on 25.10.11. she had stone on right kidney with moderate palvicalyceal dilatation and stone on left kidney also with normal pc system.but her s.creatinine was 1.5. she had PCNL on both kidney with DJ stent on right which was removed on 8th POD. on 15.11.11 she has done a s. creatinine level which is 1.4.(normal value 1.2). she in 58 years ,Hypertensive (on Cavapro) and DM( Amaryl 2 mg) .she also had low dose ecosprin and vastaral mr as her ecg shows septal ischaemia.(echo: normal). is the creatinine level is worried . how long it take to normalize the creatinine level after relief of obstruction.what precaution she need to have" -14397,BP has not come under control after taking Telma and Cilacar. Why?,"Hi. Telama is Telmisartan and your dad is talking 40 mg once a day. If he has been on it for over two weeks and the kidney function is stable, then it can be increased to 80 mg in one dose or divided dosage, that is either 80 mg in the morning or 40 mg morning and 40 mg evening and he is to continue in Cilacar 20. Ideal BP should be less than 130 for the systolic (top number) and less than 85 for the diastolic (low number). If the BP is not controlled to the above recommendations then other medicines are to be added. ","Hello doctor, My dad is having a persistent BP of 150/95 even after taking Telma 40 in the morning and Cilacar 20 in the evening. What should be done and how much risky is this BP?" -167058,What causes sharp pain in the inner part of the foot?,"hiswellingmay be assessed if it is a soft tissue swelling or from bone by scans .An fine needle aspiration cytology(FNAC) may be done to know nature of swelling, so consult an orthopedic doctor to rule out any tumour growth, in all probablity, has to rule out alsothanksbest wishes ",I have a very hard swelling about as large around as a tennis ball Midwest between my knee and ankle. It is red and warm to the touch and quite painful. I have been treated with numerous different antibiotics over the last 3 weeks with no change. It continues to be called Cellulitis but between the oral and IV antibiotics wouldn t this have improved? Ultrasound for DVT has been performed and is normal and bloodwork is normal with no elevated white count. Any suggestions of what this might be or tests for diagnosis that I should request? -109682,What causes sharp chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of lung infection (tuberculosis or pneumonia), bronchitis and lung cancer is more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection and cancer. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, antihistamines, anti inflammatory, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query.Wish you good health. Thanks. ","For over a week now I ve been Your cough is accompanied by other symptoms such as chest pain, wheezing, or shortness of breath. You’re coughing up blood or bloody-looking mucus in any quantity. You’re coughing up yellow or green mucus. You have a fever of 101 or higher. You’re getting worse when you should be getting better. “Some people may have a cold and then five or six days into it get worse with fever they didn’t have at the beginning or increased mucus production,” explains Dr. Streiffer. You’ve had unplanned weight loss. You’re soaking the sheets with night sweats. Also cold chills that come and go ????" -59437,Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate,"Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Seems that your kidneys are not functioning so well. A moderate renal function lowering is present and you need to be very careful in the future. First of all, you need to treat your high BP properly (calcium channel blockers, centrally acting drugs,etc may be useful in such conditions), a probable diabetes, any urinary obstructions or infection, etc.) A close follow up by a nephrologist would be necessary.Hope to have been helpful. Greetings! Dr. Iliei ","I am 39 years old and recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure (BP daily average ~ 140/100). I got my blood/urine work done and following were the alarming indicators: 1) Serum Creatinine - 1.35 and 1.54 mg/dl (from 2 tests, one week apart) 2) eGFR (non african) - 66 and 56 (from 2 tests, one week apart) My Doctor suggested to have another blood work done in a week to check if these level return to normal, otherwise she would recommend to see Nephrologist.. Can someone tell me how bad these numbers are from Kidney function point of view? Thanks." -207666,What causes swelling in gums of a child?,Hi....It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use probiotics like enterogermina. Home-made food options will be - 1. Daal and rice well cooked and made into a porridge along with ghee2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste.3. Any made cereal porridge preparation with additional ghee added.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"Hi Doc, My daughter is 8 months old and passing green, sticky motion from last 5 days. Consultant doctor has advised to give enterogermina for 3-4 days. Could you please advice if we can start with this medicine. Also, could you please advice what kind of food we should give to her at this stage. Thanks, Amrita" -240921,Suffering from Major depression,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The smacks over head is always cushioned by hair and the sutures of the skull from reaching the brain itself. If there is contusion and swelling, that actually is a good sign. The blood vessels in that area ruptures and helps cushion the impact. The swelling shall come down within two days or so. I hope you washed the area with cool water.Daze and confusion do occur after the impact and it is actually the way body reacts to pain and agony. Wherever you get hit, there shall be daze or confusion. Therefore, in my opinion, there may not be anything to worry. Still for accurate confirmation, you shall consult your orthopedist. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",My daughter fell and hit her head on the sidewalk. She has a huge egg on the side of her head near the back. She says it hurts but has not thrown up. Eyes look normal. She said it was like a dream so she may have been out or dazed. Recommendations? -107403,Suggest remedies for chronic cough and recurrent fever,"Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation of Yours, seem to suffer from-Eventration of left dome of diaphargm with chronic recurring bronchitis.UTI is accompanied problem and needs Gynec /Urologist doctors to treat it.Other causes need to be ruled out by Second opinion with Chest Surgeon.This plan would reduce your dilemma about cough with chest pains.Hope this would help you to plan further of this complex illness of yours.If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-Dear, if satisfied,Don't forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,You are most Welcome herewith !!Good Day!!Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","My mother(50) ,weight 78Kg.suffering a problem long time, it will be near about 1986 but that time she will be suffer cold &cough only winter season ,she could not eat properly if I forced she started vomiting but now she suffer this problem very much. Cough &left sided chest pain. Doctor give some test, I write the report of test you suggest me. X-Ray report •     Chronic catarrhal changes both lung fields. •     Cardiac configuration normal. •     Pleural recesses are clear. •     Eventration of left dome of diaphragm. Barium test, upper abdomen test report is normal. Very recently she had suffering urinal infection problem first time. I can’t understand what to do for her? She is still suffering on this problem." -227850,Suggest treatment for male impotence,"Dear user,Thanks for writing to HCM.I understand your concern.Your experience of semen coming out with stimulation of penis is absolutely normal. Semen may come as spurting or oozing. This does not indicate any ill health. No need to be scared.Relax and have a healthy sex life ahead. ","Hello, I am 12 years old and I very foolishly had my penis stretched on the inner half mainly for about 5-10 minutes. Shortly after, what I think is semen came out of my penis VERY slowly for about 3-5 minutes. I have not yet hit puberty, and I'm sure about that. Did this effect my health? I am very scared." -184535,Could the tumor be cancerous?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.She has breast cancer with liver and spine metastasis. It is stage 4 cancer. Surgery is not useful in this stage. So treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. But it will not cure the disease. It just works as palliative therapy. Despite of all treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is fact.Consult your oncologist and plan accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ",My Aunt is 76 had breast cancer 12 years ago and was diagnosed with secondaries in the spine 2 years ago and about 4 months ago was told it has spread to the liver. She is in a lot of pain and is not keeping much food or fluids down .... how long can this go on? -180470,"Fingers went numb, couldn't read. History of migraines. Is this recurring migraine or seizure ?","HiThank you for this question to HCM.Disorientation, disturbance in thinking and difficulty to remember are disturbances of higher neural functions related to brain and unlikely to be coming from cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis is a terminology used for degenerative changes in cervical spine which are age related. Common symptoms are neck pain, pain at the junction of head and neck and pain at the base of neck radiating into shoulders. Severe changes may lead to compression of the spinal cord and nerves to give tingling, numbness, grip weakness, difficulty with fine hand functions like buttoning clothes and frequent loss of balance while walking.It would be helpful to know if you have fever, blurring of vision, sensitivity to light or any other symptoms. Evaluation of other central nervous system function is necessary. I would suggest consulting a neurologist for clinical examination, objective testing and imaging as necessary. Hope this is helpful. I would be happy to answer any questions. ",Hello I have a tingling/pressure feeling that occurs when I bend down and its very disorientating so much so that I can't think properly. Its just above my right eyebrow and I've been noticing when I experience this then I find it hard to remember certain things. Also the part of my brain on my right side near where my brain hurts (Just below or at the processus mastoideus). I went to the doctor and he recommended Cervical Spondylosis. But I don't think it's this. What could it be? -14762,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -121953,What is the treatment of pain in upper abdomen ?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCMbrief answer: constipation,and abdominal pain further information neededdetailed answer: i need further information regarding 1.)your age 2.)any other complaints like nausea/vomiting 3.)colour of your stool and you mentioned about abdominal pain kindly mention how long you are suffering from this problem 4.) any aggravating factors 5.)are you under any medications 6.) about your appetite 7.)any history of sudden weight loss. T.aciphex is given for gastritis or gerd .you mentioned flesh like chunks in your stool and abdominal pain radiating to back my advise is to take ultrasound abdomen and pelvis and to drink plenty of warm water more than 4-5 litres per day unless u dont have any renal problems,green vegetables ,avoid coffee and spicy and oil contained foods and regularly timed food with every 3 hour interval but all in small quantity for eg 2-4 biscuits with adequate water .fibre rich food is must, treatment wise u can take syrup duphalac 10 ml during bed time for consipation .if symptoms persists general surgeon consultation is advisable Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.kumaraguru ","I have had upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back along with constipation . I have seen flesh like chunks in my stool, not of blood , but like a rubber texture. I am taking acipex and a probiotic and have some relief from the pain. waiting on stool sample results. Blood work is good." -139156,"What could back pain, inflamed abdomen with mucus suggest?","Hi, I did review your concern. Your symptoms can be due to a spondyloarthropathy or a reactive joint disease. I would recommend you to consult a physician/rheumatologist for complete analysis of your condition. it would include your complete blood count, ESR, HLAB27 ,Xray local joint and other studies. Early diagnosis and treatment will help you in early recovery. meanwhile you can apply warmpacks/hotfomentation over your back where it is hurting.I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions for meWish you a healthy life. ","Severe bone pain in hip area, tailbone area for 1 month, now swollen eyelids,cough, hurts ribs to cough and mild fever, foot pain in left foot bones. Cough etc for a week now..could not work, feel weak, a raised red coined size spot to left of my spine" -193090,Suggest medication for fever,"Hi, Children with dyspepsia (indigestion) can have bad breathing and stomach ache. Infection with H. pylori can have similar symptoms but it is not common in children. I would suggest a course a Lansoprazole will relieve the symptoms if it is due to dyspepsia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician ",Hi. My six year old daughter has stomach pain and bad breath. She had this 3 times last year and just got over it last week. She now has it again. I have taken her to her Dr. everytime he says its Strep throat. I was just wondering if its normal to have it this offten. and Why does she keep getting it? -164880,"What causes severe heartburn, neck tightness and chest pain post a wrist injury?","Hi thereXarelto is a blood thinner, prescribed to you after knee replacement to prevent you from making blood clots in your legs which could ultimately travel up to your lungs and kill. complications of Xarelto or any other blood thinner is bleeding. swelling in the knee was caused by new bleeding in the knee, hence your doctor had to drain it out and Stop Xarelto. This incident increases your risk of knee infection. If you are still worried that swelling is worse then I suggest you see your surgeon again as soon as you can since this time it could be an infection setting in. ",I had Xarelto day 2 and day 3 after total knee replacement. Severe swelling began and Doctor stopped pills. After being home a few days swelling and redness became worse and I was put back in hospital to suction out blood amount size of football. Two days later Doctor drained off about 3-4 ounces of blood so I could go home. CPM machine was stopped also. I still have a lot of swelling and redness. Therapy is difficult. I had a very successful knee replacement 11 years ago on opposite knee -224523,What causes fever with body pains?,"Hi, If you are providing too much compression, it can restrict blood flow to your groin, which could also lead to testicle pain. It's about getting the balance right. Also the spermatic cord could get twisted with tight pants and pressure. It can also leads to pain in testis. I suggest you to take rest between rides and avoid putting on tight clothes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician ","sir, for 1.5 years, i had to travel on byke more than 200 kms per day, my testicals got too much pressure, besides, my pents were too tight so both testicals remained under pressure, so i m suffering from pain in testicals while under pressure. When i put on loongi, without under garment, at that time testicals do not suffer, DOLO 650 were given by experts, but nothing worked under pressure, so guide me." -93813,Suggest treatment for a itchy lump on the armpit,"Hi,It seems that there might be having some skin infection after shaving or some ingrown hair follicle infection.Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 3-5 days.Apply antibiotic cream after proper cleaning.Keep local hygiene clean and fry.Ok and take care. ",I have a lump in my inner thigh near my testicles. It s been there for about two days and right now puss is coming out of it and it has an Oder to it. I haven t had sex in a few months now. I did shaved down there last week. I m gussing it s from the shaving. Ease help me out. I think this happened before around my anus area but that went away. Right now it s a yellowish lump -208013,How to treat infant having breathing problem due to pneumonia?,"Hi...this seems to be a viral illness. Stomach pain due to associated gastritis is quite common in certain viral illnesses. For stomach pain you can ask him to chew one Gelusil tablet now and another one immediately to be put in the mouth like a chocolate. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",Hi my 6.5yr old son who is 16kgs weight is suffering from fever since yesterday I have given crocin(paracetamol) syrup every 6hours.Fever is coming back every 6 hrs.Today morning he cried out of stomach lain...what to do?? Which medicine should I continue...still fever hasnt reduced...pls do give ur suggestion.. -238276,What causes deep nightmares when the windows are opened?,Hi dear. I had gone through your query. Sudden onset of behavior disturbances need to rule out certain conditions. Like 1st is epilepsy.Siezure can produce similar features of sudden outburst. Investigation like EEG can be useful.2nd is psychosis.Psychotic illness can lead to shouting and behaviour problems.So need to consult psychiatrist. After proper evaluation we can able to give proper treatment. So consult and get help. I hope I have answered your question. Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. Take care. ,my maid daughter is having same symptoms like this cps.she is taking too much medication last 5 yrs. but no improvement till now.she gets this attck daily sometimes 3-4 times a day.her symptoms are..her body become stiff.when she fall down she is heavy to lift when she fll down.she bites her tongue.she tears clothes even when in public.she shouts and run out of home without anybody notice her .she does all dangerous activities.she is having this problem for 5 yrs only.her age now is 20.pls give me a reply..what treatment to be given and is it curable -66656,Could gardnerella vaginalis effect fetus in pregnancy?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Only burning pain is not the symptom of the shingles..Shingles are associated with burning pain plus fluid filled blister on affected site.If you have such a symptoms than you can think that it is shingles and requires a treatment.In such case I request you to take acyclovir under your doctors guidance. Gabapentin and vitamin B 12 can also be taken as it can also helps in prevention of pain in shingles.Please maintain good hygiene as it can help prevent infection.Completed treatment of shingle can prevent future relapse.Please wear cotton cloth as it can also help in shingles pain.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","I have a problem in my nose. It started about four weeks ago. I was driving and had a feeling like somebody was stabbing me in the nose with an ice pick. It felt like what shingles would affect me. It goes and comes without warning or with a very bad pain in the left side of my nose. I refer to the shingles because that comes in part to somebody under stress, and I was at that time four weeks ago. Lastr night it was very painful." -155043,What causes swelling in hands and feet when having fibromyalgia?,"Hi, As with the history it appears this should be just a boil which usually comes up to some people due to excessive body heat. Nothing to worry about it. If it has gone flat and no other reaction than I don't think any thing is major to worry about. As medicine is all about being going with clinical symptoms and since nothing present now then it should be ignored. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","I work in a rehab facility. One of my patients, man 66, o/weight, presented on his right infraspinatus. a quarter-size hard swelling bump. I attempted squeezing it, but the result was negative. After I massaged the area, I squeezed again. A sort of light brown, very smelly, fat came out. After about two weeks, the area is almost flat." -202887,Should loose dark green stool in an infant be of concern?,"Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.Formula milk normally gives rise to hard stools white or muddy in color .You may try Colimex DF drops 5 drops 3-4 times daily.you may try Lactulose 2.5 ml twice daily if it is badly needed.Hope this answer serves your purpose .Please feel free to ask further queries if any.Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam. ",Hi my baby is 23 days old. I am not having my milk so started using formula mils. He is having gas trouble and problem of hard stools. we were giving him Coliza but did not help and doctor advised us to give neopeptine drops 3 times a day. But it is also not helping. Any other remedy or when I have to give the drops? before food or after food? -26023,My husband has forgotten to carry his medicines during travel. Will he be fine?,Hello. I understand your concern. For more information consult a neurologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hello doctor, My husband underwent a surgery for pituitary macroadenoma. He is under medication. He is taking Histone tablet and the dosage is 10-5-5 (mg). He is advised to continue this for three months. But, he has gained a weight of 10 kg in the last month. Also, he complains that he has severe and intolerable back pain just below the neck. After one month of leave, he has joined back work yesterday. I am very much concerned and worried. Please advise us." -112731,What is the treatment for shortness of breath?,What you have is allergic disorder and hence the chronic refractory cough and runny nose. Start tablet montair LC 10 mg at night with a codeine syrup three times daily.Take good steam inhalations for 10 mins each three times a day Let me know if you aren't better after 3 days still ,"I have been coughing for sometime, but have not been to Doctor. I cough when I am standing, sitting and laying down at night, sometime feel like I am choking, eyes water and nose start to run. It is not all the time, it just hits me and takes a while to stop. Usually using a cough drop will help, may be a while before it hits me again. Could you give me suggestion as to what kind Doctor I need to see? Thanks Lind" -159639,What causes persistent rib pain after an accident?,"Hello,I would not jump to MS but if you are concerned you should see a neurologist. It does not sound like herpes zoster because that should not cause joint pains with pressure. If rash develops see a doctor right away.Regards ",I just played basketball for a short amount of time and a aching pain occurred in my leg. When I put pressure on my joints they fall asleep. I had a herpes zoster when I was younger and it appeared four more times in my adult life. Is the tingling due to the herpes zoster or multiple sclerosis in your opinion? -74869,Done semen analysis. Prescribed Oxidants and Fertisure. Benefit of medicine?,"Hello, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das. The accepted count of morphologically normal sperm is 04%. So, there is low normal sperm. SO, in this condition, it will be difficult to go for IUI. Consult with your treating doctor about coenzyme q and antioxidant therapy. Regards. ","Hi, Me and my husband are in IIC for 2 years and this month we decided to go for SoS IUI ... We had my husband s semen analysis and here is the report of it.. morphology: normal : 3%, head piece defects : 48% (amorphous / tapered) , midpiece defects : 35% (bent midpiee / cytoplasmic droplets), tail defects: 12% (coiled / bent), immature forms/ cells: 2% (immature). They have a comment in the below as WAI - Asthenoteratozoospermia. Please let me know what all the count means? Is that fine..we go for IUI with this? Or he has to take some medication to improve the quality..if so ..please tell me what are those medications .. AWAITING your reply, Lakshmi" -76951,Suggest treatment for tumour in the kidney post a hysterectomy,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The stone might irritate your urinary bladder and urethra (tube connecting your urinary bladder to exterior) and cause the symptoms. As of now you can take analgesic/anti-spasmodic drugs like Hyoscimax-MF (combination of Mefenemic acid and Hyoscin) for symptomatic relief. If the symptoms are severe you can consult your urologist and consider removal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,      Dr. Shinas Hussain ",I was told I had a sand -sized Kidney Stone about 3 years ago. I was also told it could pass on its own or grow. Right now I am feeling constant pain I would call a 3 on my left side. I am also urinating a lot but not totally voiding my bladder. The urine is normal in color. Is the urine issue part of having a kidney stone? -5070,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -52465,What causes spikes in EKG reading?,"Hello,Left ventricular hypertrophy simply means there is enlargement of the left ventricle (lower chamber of the left part of your heart). It is most times caused by high blood pressure or common in athletes. So the cause of your LVH can be known from your symptoms or history. Your chest pain is due to pneumonia, should resolve once you complete pneumonia treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Isaac Gana ","Two days ago I went to a Carenow for dizziness. Eventually they gave me levaquin for pneumonia, and said I need to see a cardiologist for a possible enlarged left ventrical. After one dose of the levaquin I had slight tinggling in my left arm this morining which I know is a side effect. However, they said it was why I needed to see the cardiologistwhich I do in four days. Just nervous if it needs an er visit. Right now I have a slight pain on my right side whichs feels like my lung over there. I didn't have fluid on my lungs, so hopefully we caught it early. Is this normal reaction? 37 white male non-smoker." -37243,"CMV test shows IgG, IgM positive, reactivation of virus. History of CMV infection. Can I get pregnant at this time?","Hello Tania. I would advise that you wait for the IgM to disappear. As you know, IgM means that your body has had recent exposure to the virus and I would advise that you wait for pregnancy at this time. Be well, Dr. Kimberly ","Hello, I m infected with CMV for some years now, I ve found it our during my previuos pregnancy(now my daughter is 3,5 years, seems to be fine).We are planning a second child now, so I went for an CMV test, which showed both IgG and IgM positive, which, as I understand, means the reactivation of virus .Can I get pregnant now, or should I wait till IgM disappear? Thank you for your answer," -56132,Is it dangerous to have a BP of 145/118?,"dear patient your treatment is not the medicine in begening.you must reduce sodium in your diet .measure your blood pressure by sphygmomanometer not by digital machine... increase potassium and fruits and vegetables in your diet... adopt DASH ...exercise...wait 7 days ..then measure your blood pressure again..if it is more than 140/90 mmHg.then start Medicine.. i think ,novastat is not anti hypertension drug.although brand name varies country by country..just ensure which salt this tablet contains ","I usually have normal blood pressure. Today has been high for last few hours: 167/109, 157/109. Have headache Feel sick. Had a high sodium day. Took dad's 10 mg novastat blood pressure pill. Maybe bad idea. Feel worse. Do I need to go to the hospital?" -214582,Will removal of dental implants cause any problems?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, According to your clinical symptoms i suppose that you have developed infection in the region this could be due to infection i the tooth, trauma due to food product or something else i would suggest you to get a checkup done by a Dentist take an radiograph of the region to give a clear review, take tab almox -c TDS tab aceclofenac P TDS for 3-5 days, at home take lukewarm saline nad antiseptic mouthwash rinses, take multivitamin suplements, maintain a good oral hygiene,Hope you find this as helpful,,Take care! ","The hard palate has a symetrically shaped, pinkish/purple blotch in the center of it. It does not hurt or itch or anything annoying, but it is noticeable. It s been there for about 4 weeks and seems to fade or become lighter for days, ony to return again more dark. It seems to have a little heat or warmth associated with it lately. There are no lesions or blisters of any kind, just a symetrical looking rash or blotch about 2-3 cm. long and a cm wide on each side from the middle." -70875,Can a UTI or a prostate infection cause erections to not be as hard?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that it is a viral infection. Fever can resolve temporarily only to return in a few hours.Some persons find that the fever occurs at a certain time of day.Other symptoms may occur that would help determine what type of infection is occurring.You can consider the use of paracetamol , cool liquids to help with the fever.I hope this helps ",Hello. I have had a fever for the past two days. It finally went away last night and now it is back but not as severe. Its only 99.5-100. I went to the doctor and she said it was a viral infection that needed to run its course. Any reason the fever may come back? -121983,What causes abdomen pain post gastric bypass surgery?,"Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you against eating from outside if you do, as this could bring infection to your intestines and cause pain with cramping. I would also go for a clinical assessment of yours followed by investigations like a routine stool test for ova and cyst, an ultrasound of abdomen, and if clinically required, would also advise you for a endoscopic evaluation of your gut to rule out any ulcer over there. Till then you may go for a proton pump inhibitor drug, along with a probiotic and an anti spasmodic for a symptomatic relief.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","ive experienced pain between my ribcage just under what would be the breastbone for over a year now i guess kind of in the upper part of my abdomen u can feel something somewhat hard that leads from the bottom what i think is the breastbone leading down close to my belly button. its like a stabbing pain i get this when im stressed or upset in anyway or eat something spicy but latley my appetite isnt good and im feeling as though i am going to get sick sometimes when i eat ,im also experiencing heart palpitations that seems to always be happening ,im 23 years old planning to go to the doc. asap but would really like to get some knowledge as to what could be goin on" -107915,What causes parenchymal disease after treated TB?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Heart and lung diseases are common causes for breathing difficulty. Since your heart related reports are normal, no need to worry for heart diseases as a cause for your breathlessness. You are having more difficulty in exhalation. This is commonly seen with bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Quit smoking as soon as possible if you are smoker. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Been going to the VA to have my heart checked out. Wore the harness, echo cardiogram etc. I guess those turned out ok. It has been 3 or 4 weeks. Scheduled for a lung test this month. I get extremely short of breath when I do anything. Can get deep breaths in but, when I exhale it is difficult." -192272,What causes fever and swollen face while suffering from insect bite?,"Hi, You can continue breast feeding till 2 years of life .but you should start solids at completion of 6 months. Steps to start complementary feeding: 1. Start with semisolid and switch to solids 2. Don't feed with milk at morning, start with complementary feeding in the first place. The child will be hungry and will take 3. Change the food often and make it different variety Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician ",My sister has over an year old baby and she does not take anything except mothers feed.This has made my sisiter incredibly week and not to mention the diet is just not enough for the child too.Now she is stressed because her daughter wont stop her feed.How can we help her? -219353,"Slight cavity over right lower gum, behind molar which is detached to gum, bleeding around gums. Serious?","Hello, the symptoms which you have told that your gums are sore and swollen and the teeth hurt on biting hard it looks like that you have infection in your gums .It can occur because of poor oral hygiene as the molars are the back most teeth so sometimes it is difficult to clean them. it is not the allergy from some toothpaste because if it would be an allergy it would have involved the whole gums not only of the right side. so it is better for you to visit some dentist nearby and get your teeth cleaned. ","Hi, My name is Miranda Long. I am 15 years old. I started using Crest Pro-Health toothpaste and noticed my gums were getting sore to the tough on my right side of my mouth. It is the top and the bottom. I woke up and my glans I believe were swollen i'm not positive but it's sore under my right side chin. My gums are red and slightly swollen. Last night I bit down hard and I noticed my top and bottom teeth in the back on the right side hurt to bite down hard. Then today I woke up and my whole gum top and bottom above the teeth are slightly white but above the whiteness is still a light pink color. My right side is the only side of my gums that are sore and so is were my molar tooth will eventually come. When brushing my teeth it hurts my gums on the right side. What might this be ? I looked up several things and one said I should try gargling salt water three times a day for three days. Could it be the new tooth paste? Please let me know." -209754,Suggest treatment for frequent dizzy spells in a child,"Thank you for the concern.Congratulations for becoming a proud father of a beautiful daughter.Today is daughters day and you are blessedAt this time your only concern shall be her health, development, feeding habits and timely immunization.As far as color is concerned she will keep changing every day, week, month and years to come. When she will need education, physical activity lots of love and encouragement irrespective of her color.Concentrate your energies in providing this and developing her in to a beautiful person at heart, this will make her most beautiful and loving and caring daughter in the world. ","Hello, I just wanted to know about my daughter s eventual complexion. She is just 2.5 weeks old and her entire body is fair except her face, which is slightly tan. Her mother is fair and I myself being a father medium light color. Please help answer if you could?" -1985,Is it safe to use Kojitin gel for melasma for a longer period?,"Hi, Welcome to iclniq.com. I have seen your query. With your descriptions it seems you have developed dermal melasma. Kojivit is safe and it is non steroidal. It does not cause thinning of skin, and safe for long term use. Beside this must use sunscreen like Blynds sunscreen daily during morning and use Dermadew glow face wash twice daily. Also take antioxidant tablet once daily. Protect from UV (ultraviolet) radiation, and repeat sunscreen after four hours if you are going out. ","Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old female. I have been suffering from melasma for the last four years. It is only small patches on the cheekbones but very dark. I have been told it is dermal which is very stubborn and does not go easily. I took lots of treatment from good dermatologists like used topical creams like hydroquinones, retinoids, etc. Few chemical peels are done but no effect and that area became thin and wrinkled. What treatment should I go for? Currently, I am using only Kojitin. Is it safe to use it for a long time? I hope it will not make my skin thinner." -231844,What causes itchiness in the urethra after masturbation?,"THanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Retrograde ejaculation can cause thisExplanation: Retograde ejaculation into the bladder, can cause situation like this. So, if your urine had semen contents then most probably this is the cause. SOmetimes if you masturbate too many times, then also this may happen. Anyways visit a doctor for personal opinion. Good luck. ","Hi , I am a business man and 32 years old. Got Married last year. My problem is that before doing intercourse I m in a habbit of taking power booster like sildenafil. And with that I got extra time and great erection in my penis. But from a day ie today. I masterbated and find that after the discharge I couldn t find any sperms coming out.. also m taking talista 40 as i m going through hypertension. .... got tensed plz suggest... Thnx.." -65283,Suggest treatment for painful red lumps on body,"Hello SantoshI've read your query and i understand your concern for your uncle.When fluid builds up inside the abdomen, it is known as Ascites. Ascites usually occurs when the liver stops working properly. Fluid fills the space between the lining of the abdomen and the organs.Tuberculosis can involve any part of the gastrointestinal tract and is the sixth most frequent site of extrapulmonary involvement. Peritoneal tuberculosis occurs in three forms : wet type with ascitis, dry type with adhesions,and fibrotic type with omental thickening and loculated ascites. Yes, one of the extrapulmonary manifestations of TB is peritoneal involvement which can present as ascites.Take Care ",My name is Santosh. My question is that my uncle is in hospital where there is water in his stomach. So doctor has taken out that water from it. After getting the report He says there is trace of TB in him. He will use albumin 20% to recover his stomach water. -42321,Are AF 150 and zithroback 500 recommended for hair loss?,"no, AF 150 and zithroback 500(Azithromycin) have no role in hair fall. Menofit can help some. many serum/ lotions are available in market which are helpful burt you have not named them so difficult to answer whether they are helpful or not. ","is it good to use AF 150 and zithroback 500 tablets for the hair fall problem???i went to a doctor and he prescribed 5 tablets and 2 lotions for the hair fall problem. menofit, hint 5g, zithroback 500, viznlae capsule and AF 150 are the prescribed tablets." -34239,Is there any chance of pregnancy due to intercourse?,"Hello dearI understand your concernDo not worry.There is no chance of the pregnancy.You have did sex day after the got off the period.It is completely safe period.Ovum is not released at this time so fertilization will take place.Sperm can enter into the vagina in your act, but it die at the time of ovulation (sperm live for 3-5 days in genital tract)So there is no chance of pregnancy.Use condoms in future to prevent the unwanted pregnancy.Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.Hope this may help youContact HCM for further health queryBest regardsDr. Sagar ","Literally the day after my girlfriend got off of her period when decided to experiment. We had sex without a condom, but I didn t cum and it was only a few pumps . We tried this about 5 or 6 times. But each time I made sure I had no pre cum before I inserted and I also put a layer of spit on to act as a seal almost. And each time I pulled out there was no pre cum until a few seconds later. We are just worried and panicking because we are just not ready for a child and it was a very stupid mistake. Please help as much as you can. Do you think the chance of her being pregnant? Should we be worried? How soon can we tell? Anything will help. Thank you." -114878,"Suggest alternative of Rcinex,Mycobutol and Combutol for treatment of TB","Hi,It may be effective for both conditions. Cetil (cefuroxime) is commonly prescribed to treat infections caused by susceptible bacterial such as urinary tract infection, respiratory tract infections, and gastrointestinal infections.If the gastrointestinal infection is caused by a susceptible bacteria then cetil may be effective in eradicating the infection.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ",Hi doc my mom has been diagnosed with urinary tract infection (e.Coli)..also stomach infection at the same time.got her urine culture report which doesn t mention cefudoxime s susceptibility...but the doctor has prescribed cetil250 for both the infections.do u think this wud help her.?. -58525,What causes a vertigo attack in a high blood pressure with swelling of tongue?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to low blood pressure or anxiety. A gastro-intestinal disorder causing abdominal pain and low blood pressure may be a possible cause too. Have you ever measured your blood pressure during these episodes? I would like to explain that intestinal problems (like gastroenteritis, indigestion or irritated bowel syndrome) can cause low blood pressure too, by an autonomic reflex from the intestinal distension. I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and consult with your GP for a careful physical examination. You should also perform some tests like an ECG, routine blood test, kidney and liver function tests and blood electrolytes. A head up tilt test may be helpful to exclude a possible orthostatic hypotension. Hope to have been helpful!Greetings! Dr. Iliri ","yes I had a strange experience today - it has happened b4 but not likt this for some reason now & then I get palpitations my heart pounds from 20min - an hour I usually lie down & wait for it to go, have been to cardiologist & say Im OK today however I walked a few block & became extremely dizzy and needed to use the bathroom & it was a struggle for me to get back home - I hada cold sweat & could barely stand saw huge pink spots in front of my eyes can this be related to digestion b/c so much gas was released over the next couple of hours (I hv IBS)" -96930,"What causes hard, sore lump below sternum?",history of trauma to shin s/o of probably hematoma it should resolve its own with conservative management over 2-3 weeks depending upon size . make sure there is no open wound as it has chance of getting infection . ,hello i smacked my shin into a metal grate about a month ago and it still has a very large swollen lump and is very tender and slightly brusied. should i be worried? i am also flying on a 30 hour flight in two weeks time should i be worried about this also? thank you -149293,What is the remedy for anaemia with a fast heart beat?,ITP is a immunological disorder. very low doses of predinisolone are required to maintain the minimum asymptomatic level of platelets. Giving this low dose of predinisone will not cause any side effects. Advantages are always over weighed than disadvantages. Dr. Ticku ,My Mother is 90 years old and has ITP with low blood platelets. She cannot take aspirin or blood thinners. She has developed several ear pain (throbbing and stabbing pain) on right side of ear and jaw. Doctor prescribed Prednisone. I am concerned about giving that to her due to side effects. She just had her first and only seizure five days ago as a reaction to antibiotic Levofloxacin. -63614,"Could sore throat, cold and slight fever mean recurred typhoid?",Hi as per the history provided by you with fever last 2 weeks and S.typhi positive for 1:160 it seems that the cause of your fever is infection with Salmonella typhi. Now the value in your history 1:160 (dilution rate) is the titre of the antibody produced by your body in trying to protect you from the organism (S typhi) in your case. Now the titre (dilution rate) of 1:160 is significant and suggestive of S typhi infection. The normal titre (dilution rate) is below 1:80 in endemic regions of India that is value below this titre doesn't signify infection and this much value we get in normal people also. ,"Hi Doc, I was having continuous fever for the last 2 weeks and when got the blood test done, it was S-Typhi positive with the dilution rate of 1:160. am on medication since last 10 days... Wanted to know the normal and critical dilution rate just for my own satisfaction" -131329,Is Loratadine safe for seasonal allergies in children?,"Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. It is really great that you have been able to improve your asthma significantly by meditation, pranayam, exercise, diet and life-style changes.I would like to know more about you like - Do you have any medical condition other than asthma? Are you taking any other drugs frequently/regularly? Do you have any other allergies - nose allergies, eye allergies, skin allergies, food allergies? Do you have symptoms like headaches, nose obstruction, facial heaviness, ticking in throat, repeated throat clearing, etc? Do you have symptoms like burning in chest, nausea, coming of fluid into mouth especially after heavy/spicy meals or upon lying down? Are you exposed to air pollution, dusts or smokes? Is stress a part of your life?Above details would help me to understand your complaints better and make suggestions more specifically.2. I would suggest you allergy testing, especially to common air borne allergens like - house dust mites, indoor molds, regional pollens, insect proteins and pet dander (if you have pet).This will help you identify the substances you may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them.3. Based on allergy testing, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which works like vaccination to reduce allergy symptoms over a long time gradually.4. Personally, I would suggest you to have a Yoga trainer, who can teach you specific Yogasanas which would be helpful in asthma. (as you have mentioned you have not had much of Yoga)5. I would also suggest you a good multivitamin-multimineral with antioxidant as a diet supplement which improves your immunity. It is especially more important as such deficiencies are more common among those who follow a restricted diet.6. If stress is an important factor for you, I would suggest you stress reduction strategies like meditation and relaxation as stress can affect allergies & asthma adversely.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you a very good health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ","I am M - 48 and have been suffering from severe Asthama since 30 years. However since 2008 I have followed a strict lifestyle change and have got rid of it 95%. Meditation, Prananayam, (not much Yoga) Strict fitness routine (i have a personal trainer), Strict vegetarian food, I sleep 9:30PM to 4:30AM. My Height is 163 cm, in 2008 my weight was around 50 and since last two years it has stabilised at 63. Now it does not bother me and does not effect my work. Apart from this i don't have any other health issues. Some times i still have to take one Puff of Foracort -200, once in morning and once before sleeping. This is for about 6 months in a year, when I get cough in the morning. At one time 2 puffs every three hours also wont work. I want to get rid of it completely. I am not looking for advice advocating that it is safe etc. to take inhales. Can some doctor advice me on this. With a strategy to get rid of medication completely, I am open to any stream ( alopathy, Ayurved, Homeopathy or anything else)" -8666,Can fordyce spots form a group of white bumps under the foreskin?,"Hello. Fordyce spots usually do not occur at that site, as they are ectopic sebaceous glands. They are most commonly found over normal skin covering the penis especially undersurface. The two possibilities are tyson gland and skin tag. Tyson gland: the site and look these structures are almost the same as in the photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have sent. They are also sebaceous gland like those of fordyce spots but here different term is used. Skin tag can mimic like anything. Very rarely, hirsuties coronae glandis can also remain localized to a particular area instead of surrounding the whole corona. Treatment is not needed. But, if you still want to go for removal, then go for electrofulguration or laser. For further information consult a dermatologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I have a small group of white bumps under the foreskin on the bottom of my penis. They are not painful and they do not itch. Are they Fordyce spots?" -18579,My wife is 8 weeks pregnant and taking Asmita. Can pregnancy be continued?,Hello. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hello doctor, My wife had irregular periods. We consulted a gynecologist and she suggested starting Asmita tablet for 21 days and Oosure tablet for a month. We started medication from mid of last month. Now, ultrasound says that she is 8 weeks pregnant. My question is can she continue the pregnancy? Or go for abortion? I do not want any complications for my child. She also has thyroid problem." -126372,What does abdominal pain with nausea and brown discharge from the vagina mean ?,"hi hemant Colitis is infection in colons, so avoid outside food, water should be always boild and warm while drinking.You can control this disease by doing above simple measures. You can consult a ayurvedic doctor which has very good result in this case, by which this is very easily curable. Start Takrarista 2 tsf bd will available in ayurvedic pharmacy. ","sir my name is hemant 30 yrs old i ask a question to u last month, i want to ask a question about my diseases named Colitis gr1 .plz tel me what time is required to get rid from this disease.which type precautions i want to have for this and suggest me some medicine." -93252,Suggest treatment for a lump on the jaw,"Hi.Looking to the history it seems that following injury on the part there might be having some hematoma and now there might be developing some infection producing lump.Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day for few days.If pain or swelling increases, collected blood or exudate should be drained to get relief.Ok and take care. ","Hi I have a big lump on my eyelid, right below the eyebrow. It is red, has no opening and it feels like a hard ball under the skin. It is more on the outer side of the eyelid and has gotten very noticable. It all started one or two months ago when I walked into a wall( hahah..). I got a little wound on the upper eyelid and I started plucking it, couldnt leave it alone:/. Then I noticed a little ""ball like pimple"" under my skin. It was not red or anything. I have put some hot compress on it but it wont really help. It has grown and now it is really red and looks swollen. I am going to see the doctor soon but I have a big event coming up and I cant wait for my appointment!! What can I do?" -244257,"Poor mental health, stress, intrusive thoughts, demure thoughts. Causes and treatment?",start taking paroxetine 25 mg in night. do deep btreathing relaxation exercices.. do regular aerobic exrcise and morning walk it will help you.. ,i was feeling fine the other day i have panic attacks ive been overwhelmed with to much stress i was talking fast and slured my word alittle for about 2 or 3 min then i had someone on my mind i knew who i was talking to but i said the other persons name and then i really panicke what can i do to stop these attacks i worry for no reason -74276,"Trying to conceive. Painful in ovarian area, discomfort, have PCOS. What is wrong?","hi and welcome to HCM .......dear besides leucocyte and red blood cells,rest of the report is perfactly normal.....leuco and RBC show infection of prostate and seminal vesicle...which need treatment with a good antibiotic for a long time ....i suggest tab sparfloxacin for 10 days ...along with tab Doxy cycline for one month ... ",My semen analysis reportVolume 02ml ....... 2-4Color white - greyish white to pale yellowConsistency - thickChemical reaction PH - ALKALINEtotal sperm count 110 million Motile 70%Non motile 30%Epithelial cells +/hpfLeucocytes 25-30 /hpfR.B.C 4-6 /hpfNormal form 75%Abnormal form 25%My age 27Wife age 222.5 year ago marriedLoss 1 after 4 months of marrige.Please tell me can v cincieve. -104707,Could abnormalities in the chest X ray be a matter of concern?,Hello If you don't feel good than you should consult your doctor and probably he will prder a chest X Ray for you. Regards Dr.Jolanda ,"Yesterday, i woke up in the middle of the night, because my chest hurts. It felt like a bruise on my chest bone. There's a bump now too, whenever i touch it, it hurts. I did not hit anything, it just happened over night. I do not take drugs or drink. I am a 23yrs old girl. thanks." -94817,What could lumps on anus with swelling indicate?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some benign cyst like batholin cyst or some other cyst. It is common in that area. You should go for examination. If needed go for excision and biopsy. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, I have a lump no my labia majora. It's the same color as the surrounding skin and it hurts when I move in certain ways and when I tse the bathroom as well. It feels like its got liquid in 't like a blister. What is it?What can I do to bring the swelling down?" -6047,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -192422,Suggest antidote for poison,"Hello, Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relieve nasal congestion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ",My daughter will be 4 months old on the 2 of December. I have noticed for the past 3 days that she is fussy. She has a cough that sounds like her congestion is moving to her upper respiratory system and she s sneezing more than usual. Her eyes have become watery and red rimmed. She s sleeping more than usual and not really into playtime. What do you think she has? A common cold? Or is something else? -256337,Will Norethisterone taken for heavy bleeding caused by iud removal affect my fetility?,Hi there thanks for posting your query at HCMFirst of all I would ask query that did y0u have a normal menarche ( normal periods at the beginning whey they set in) please consult your gynecologist to get your hormonal profile done along with an ultrasound ( to tell whether the reproductive organs have a normal development)and what about your weight if you have great built you must reduce our weight as obesity greatly influences the menstrual cycles I hope you are satisfied Take care Once ,"I m a 20 year old woman, I have been irregular on my menstrual cycle my whole life. I went on birth control for 2 years and it was the only time I would get my menstruation. once I stopped taking it I went a year without a drop of blood, I am concerned how this might effect my fertility?" -123631,"Stomach pain, headache, nausea, urge for bowel movement in middle of night while sleeping. Tried pepto, tylenol, gatorade","Hi, Larisa, Your daughter is suffering from gastroenteritis, Give plenty of water,lemon water with salt,apple,curd,rice etc. Take steps to prevent dehydration. Give anti diarrhoeal anti spasmodic medicines, Apply some antibiotic cream locally. Warm infestation is less likely but you have doubt go for stool for ova and cyst. ok and bye. . ",my 7 year old daughter has had diarrhea for the past week off and on. She was complaining of her stomach cramping yesterday but now says it goes away when she uses the rest room. This morning she has been to the bathroom 3 times in just an hour. It is very loose stool almost water. Her appetite is huge lately but I just put it as growing. She has a raw bottom because of the constant bathroom trips. Should I be concerned with a type of worm. -74693,"Planning for IVF, cervix closed, performing surgery perforated uterus. Had imaging that put dye n the uterus. Will this affect ?","Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic High viscosity of semen or prolonged liquefaction could b due to various reasons and leads to infertility due to poor sperm transport. You have not mentioned the abstinence period before giving the semen sample. Long duration of abstinence may cause high viscosity of semen. Try to give semen sample after 2 days of abstinence. According to this report all other sperm parameters are within normal limit. As infection is one of the important causes which leads to high viscosity,get a semen culture and sensitivity done ( although pus cells are within normal limit in this report). Drink lot of water to maintain hydration, avoid smoking and alcohol, avoid too much of coffee and tea, include lot of fruits and green vegetables in your diet. As it is proved now oxidative stress is one of the reason behind high viscosity, Anti oxidant tablets will help you. consult your doctor for further management. Take care. ","Hi I am Madhusudan, Age 39 height 5 5 . Our marriage has completed four years. Our semen Analysis report is volume = 1.5 ml, Viscosity = Highly viscus , Liquefaction time = complete in 2 hrs, Reaction = Alkaline Total sperm count = 98 million/ml, Motility Active = 45%, Sluggish = 25%, Non motile = 30% and Morphology normal = 75% , Abnormal = 25% Pus cells = 1-2 /hpf, RBC s = Nil Our Liquefaction time is not good. My question is how to improve liquefaction time so that conceive may be possible. Please suggest the treatment. email id = YYYY@YYYY" -190868,Medicine to stop loose motion during chemotherapy in endmeterium carcinoma 4th stage,If we believe your doctor that your mom has stage two cancer she should have undergone total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy which mens complete removal of uterous and both ovaries and tubes. After she recovers from surgery she needs external pelvic irradiation because you have to sterlize the pelvic lymh nodes whose possiblity of positivety is 25 to 50 percent. it is around 45 to 50 GY in 4 to 4.1/2 weeks time followed by brachy therapy to treat the vaginal vault. This is the domain of a Radiation Oncologist. after this according to grade of the tumor she can be put on Adj. chemotherapy or simply hormone therapy. The concerned Oncologist will decide what should be the actual management of the disease.The disease can by monitored by doing marker assays before treatment and after treatment which is the level of CEA and Ca 125. To me the stage two cancer of the body uterous is completely curable after complete treatment. ,"Hello Doctors. I have a very confusing question to ask. Hope you can give me a good answer. There was a cysts of about 10 cm in my mum s uterus and she just removed it last week. The doctor in charge of my mum s case told her that the cysts is actually a cancerous one. It is about stage 2 going to 3 and he advice my mum to go for 6 chemo . My mum was really afraid and we went to several doctors and they gave the same advice too. Yesterday, we met another doctor, and he said that, during the operation, the cysts is supposely remove together with the uterus but the doctor in charge of the operation broke the cysts and causing the content of the cysts flows out. That s why the operation extended for about an hour because of the cleansing inside the stomach. The doctor now advice her to go for the treatments is to prevent the cancerous cells from growing and spread to another organ . I just browse the web and found that there is a Dr.Simoncini in youtube, he taught the people to take sodium bicarbonate instead of going for the chemo. Now, can this be trusted?" -245953,"Is there any home remedy to prevent the hair from getting dry, grey and fall ?","hi there am dr.surendiran nice to meet you in hcmagic When your 8-month-old baby is coughing, you want nothing more than to make it stop and help her to feel better. Most coughing is due to a viral infection, which means that medicine won't solve the problem. You simply have to let it run its course. Infant cold medicines can be dangerous in a child who is only 6 months old, so you should only give them under the direction of your doctor. some natural remedies, Run a humidifier at night. A dry room can exacerbate any coughing problems that your baby may have. A cool-mist humidifier can help relieve his coughing problems. If you want, you can use a eucalyptus enhancer with the humidifier. Feed your baby on demand. When fighting off a cold, babies need extra calories to help fight the infection. Don't try to stick to a usual feeding schedule. If your baby seems hungry, feed her. Keep your baby as upright as possible. Lying down can make a coughing problem worse, as sinuses drain to the back of the throat. hope helped your query regards dr.surendiran ",what will be good to give a 8months for coughing has fling but not coming up -248418,Suggest remedy for pain in nerve due to shingles,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Yes more protein powder and amino acid can cause such a problem.Because of increase load of protein you are facing indigestion. I advice you to lower down the protein to extent which is digestive to you.Most powders are associated with androgenic hormone if you are having more of hormones. If its with your supplement your muscle mass will increase with it. But simultaneously other side effects like your face becones coarse, change in voice, fluid retention all increases.I advice not to take the protein supplements they are total waste. You can increase your bulk with good protien diet like meat, milk, soyabean etc.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ",I have pain in my right side near the the rib cage....w/in the last two weeks I have been taking supplements that increase testosterone (GNC protein powder and amino powder as well as High T) would this be a cause? what other side effects could I face? -216880,What causes pain in mouth?,helloi have read your query.it can be a case of dry mouth (xerostomia).plz mention your age.are you taking any medication also.dry mouth or xerostomia can be caused due to multiple reasons most common is the side effect of a drug in elderly.is your blood sugar level normal.i suggest you to get it checked out.rheumatoid arthritis can also lead to dry mouth.blood test likeerythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)C-reactive protein (CRP).can be done.i recommend you to visit a physician first to rule out the problem that is causing a dry mouth.hope this ans helpsRegardsDr. Shesh ,"My mother is constantly dry, often I get mouth users and my lips are dry and sore. Food and drink is tasteless. I get breathless going up stairs or over exerting myself and the tops of my legs are painful. I have been like this for over 6 weeks. Any idea what is wrong?" -208714,Suggest treatment for welts on cheek and temple caused by fall,Hi...Both are same. But the strength differs. But they are not indicated in this age of 2 months. if I were your pediatrician I would not have prescribed both. Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"my 2mth old was recently hospitalised with a mild case of what I call infant flu bronchiolitis (official diagnosis) for 5days. he was treated with nebulised ventolin at the hospital. but since his discharge yesterday, one of his home therapy meds is ventolin in a syrup base, but the druggist gave us asthalin, saying they re of the same family. can you explain what s the difference between ventolin and asthalin?" -65545,Suggest treatment for dog bite,Yes ebernet cream is a good treatment for ring worm or skin fungal infection. I may also suggest using selsun blue shampoo every other day on those areas that are affected by ring worm to help reduce reoccurrence. ,Is Ebernet cream useful for treating Fungal skin infections like Ringworm? My family physician had prescribed Zole cream & Candid B cream. But the infection gets better and recurs every few days although I am keeping my thighs and groin areas very clean and dry. -129951,Suggest treatment for alpha gal,You are suffering with Allergy. Your treatment options include the following - 1st - Avoid dust and pollution as much as possible.2nd - Check whether there is any triggering factor in your diet.3rd - reduce stress in life.4th - Follow some Mind relaxation techniques.5th - Get yourself thoroughly investigated by your doctor who may be able to evaluate to what you are actually allergic.6th - follow your dostors advise with regular followups7th - Homeopathy can to certain extent alleviate all your symptoms and bring back normalcy in life. ,"hi doctor. Anytime I expose to road traffic and pollution on roads(dust). I feel very tired, results in blocked nose, headache, feel like eating hot food, feel very tired and at times feel exhausted and feels like might collapse. When this happens I feel very week and have no energy to do anything else. Please suggest what could be the cause and possible remedies.thank yoiu" -90501,Can Zzzquil cause elevated liver enzymes?,"Hello, If two stones have dissolved and the third one has reduced,it is really very good. You may continue the treatment but keep on monitoring the size of gall bladder stone after every month. If you find that the size is reducing,then you keep continuing the medicine but if you feel that the stone has stopped dissolving or it has increased in size,then go for laparoscopic removal of gall bladder. There won't be any problem in her conceiving,if you happen to go for laparoscopic removal. Thanks ",My wife was having 3 stones in Gallbladder . One 6mm stone was stuck in Gallbladder neck . And two 6mm and 19mm were floating into the Gallbladder. She took Ayurvedic medicines for one month due to which the two stones which were of 6mm got dissolved and the largest one which was of 19mm broke down to 15mm. Now she is not having any stomach pain and also not facing indigestion. Should we continue with that medicine or go for operation? (as suggested by doctors.) She is still 26 and we are not having any baby. I am scared if removal of Gallbladder would create any problem in getting conceived. Please suggest... -180558,"Confused mind with out of focus thoughts like seizures, forgetting how to spell words. Neurologist suggested indication of past episodes. Help","Hi, she must be suffering from the geriatric problems like anemia, harmonal problems, leading to chronic urinary tract infection, then to fatigue. Short ness of breath in abscense of the cough may be due to gastric hyper acidity. So i advise you to show her to a geriatric specialist. If not available show her to physician . Thank you. ","My friend has serious fatigue, has had two episodes of facial muscles going slack, lasting 2-3 minutes and has a rancid smell from her vagina...no other vaginal symptoms. She also has shortness of breath. She has gone from healthy and vigorous to resting...cannot care for Grandchildren. At the ER they focused on her heart...nothing significant. Ideas?? No Dr. has diagnosed her." -99456,How can occipital head lumps with throbbing and pain be treated?,"Welcome to Health care magic.1.The history given by you suggest the lymph nodal enlargement.2.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen after any infection / inflammation - it can be localised or systemic. 3.Lymph nodes can be of any size as they grow.4.Confirmatory is an ultrasound neck which will help to assess the nature of the lumps and its source and where all they are extending.5.In this case treat the cause if you are aware of any thing, if not then lymph nodal pathology itself can be possible, also scan results can be followed. Good luck.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","I have a slightly enlarged lump on the left side of my neck, which has been there for about a week. I am a very healthy person, I hardly ever get sick. My roommates were just sick with colds so Im thinking this could be from my body fighting of a cold before it starts. I am experiencing no other symptoms. My friend is also a student nurse and she felt my neck and said it feels normal. Should I be worried? Can a lymph node be naturally larger than the other?" -145260,How to identify pregnancy?,"Hi, epidural analgesia, the injection you're talking about, is only a temporary measure & during the effect period if patient do not take care of his/her back properly, when effect vanishes , patient feel pain more than previous. So i'll suggest not to go for it. Get an MRI of LS spine done & mail the report to me at drsssoni@gmail.com to suggest you proper line oftreatment TAke Care ","My mother age 63 suffering from back pain and riight leg pain (prolapsus disci intervertebralis L4-5 ,L5-S1 ,C3-4). She is unable to walk and stand now.I come to know that there is an Injection which is directly can inject in spinal cord.Please suggest that can i go for the injection." -136516,3 year child suffering from cold and cough. Is it safe to give puffs for child?,Allergy means body is fighting against some unknown enemy so for fighting mechanism body must require immunity simply it may be urticaria so you have investigated for SLE so for increasing immunity alternative medicines are more helpful all the best ,"HI I struggle with allergies and im not sure what im allergic to , its normally starts with iching of the head and when i wake up the next morning my face is so swollen i cant see out of my eyes, incl. my arms and back but what bothers me is that lately when i get hot that same bulgy rash looks like it appears on my face. it looks like i have terrible bulgy acne but when my face cools down it disapears . what can i do pls help?" -235280,Is memory loss a symptom of Alzheimer s disease?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is true that Savella is not approved for CFS but at the same time it is also true that it is potential medication for CFS. Your doctor is doing his best to protect your health with use of medication which causes least number of side effects in compare to current medication (morphine). In my opinion there is nothing wrong to trey a new medication with potential to treat CFS when 14 other medications failed despite the years of effort. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Hello Dr., thankyou for your time and expertise. I hae been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and 4 mnths later with s every Chemical senitivities along with non0Aids or other retro-virus related low CD -4 cells (have had a abone marrow and many other expensive ongoing blood test over a few years period. The number has fallen from 550 at first testing to 109 very many years later. My healthhas declined greatly even snince first diaganosese,but my present pain Dr. athe head of duke apin clinic in Nc, gives little attention to CD-4 cells or Chemical sensitivities and is contantly almost forcing me to try yet anti anti-depressant (savella) though I ve tried 14 others with very bad results over the tears. He threatens to stop prescribing properly taking morphine which controls my pain if I don t take a new $410.00 per month drug not even meant for CFS but is an anti-depresant (he agees I; m NOT depressed nor do I have fibromyalgia, the two things the drug is for. Should I go through further misery and take another drug that I react badly to and can t afford (my total income is $1315.00 per month and rent alone is $124.00 per month. or chance drugs that work being taken away? Stressed in Chapel Hill" -70571,Suggest treatment for impetigo infection,"Hi,I had gone through your query and want to say you thanks for your patience despite of having such symptoms.I think you need not to be worried too much now. I see similar cases in my clinic. In the first meeting, I give symptomatic treatment thinking of viral infection and ask them to follow up after 2 days if they are not improving.Since you are giving history of fever for 1 day ,I would advice you to observe for another 2 days.During this time you may take:>Antihistamine like cetrizine>Paracetamol(acetaminophen) tablet if temperature rises>Throat soothing agentIf you find breathless,wheeze,profuse foul smelling sputum etc,then please go to you local doctor.Hope this answers your query.Take care and get well soon. ","hi, i have a cold, runny nose and cough. i have produced some mucus over the last couple of days but this morning i coughed up a 3 inch peice of what looked like throat lining. should i be worried. yesterday i had a temperature of 38.2 but today i am fine and feel a lot better in myself." -50086,What does this ECG test result indicate?,"Hello,Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes: acid reflux, radicular nerve pain in this region, a musculoskeletal pain, etcetera. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: - A resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound- A chest x-ray study- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation- A cervical spine and shoulder joint x-ray study. I would also recommend trying a PPI (omeprazole, pantoprazole, etc.). If they help improve your situation, I would recommend performing a fibrogastroscopy, to investigate for acid reflux or gastritis. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka ","Hi i get what seems to be heartburn in the right side of my chest (but im pretty sure it's not, ive had it for a few years now) Sometimes it can cause me to be out of breath.. i also have neck pains and my shoulders grind everytime i move them.. What is this" -4716,I am having a feeling of guilt and fear. How to cope with it?,"Hello. You have reported feeling stressed for the past 5 days due to some issues. Were you completely normal before 5 days? It is common to feel stressed when faced with difficult life circumstances. You can follow these strategies to manage stress till you get better. 1. It is very important not to isolate yourself during this period. Try to open up and talk to a trusted family member or friend so that they can support you. If you are feeling low, you will want to avoid meeting other people. But try to make an effort to go out and see others. 2. Exercise regularly. Go for walks, play sports. These will release natural endorphins in your body and help to improve your mood. 3. Eat regularly and sleep well. Avoid using alcohol or any other drugs. These will just numb you temporarily and will not help in the long-term. 4. Try meditation to calm yourself. 5. Try to keep yourself occupied by continuing with your regular work. Distract yourself. During leisure time by listening to nice music, watching movies, etc. 6. Follow sleep hygiene measures. Try to sleep for atleast 7-8 hours daily. 7. Try progressive muscle relaxation exercises and deep breathing exercises. 8. Try not to worry about things beyond your control. Is there anything in particular which makes you feel guilty and fearful? Is it related to any recent stressor? If you are continuing to feel stressed and not able to cope, visit your doctor locally for an assessment. Remember it takes some days to feel back in control. ","Hello doctor, I am feeling very stressed for some issues. I am having a feeling of guilt and fear. How to cope with it?" -239945,Suggest remedy for depression,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.It depends. In certain cases, the illness may crop up ones the patient is off medicines. So its always better, to continue with the medicines for a longer period. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ","my nephew was on all kinds of medication for bi-polar, and other mental issues, rages, self infliction, hurting others, threating the police and other people in authority. Spent time in mental correctional instatutions. Now he is off all medications. Can he be trusted. Is it possible he is now safe and no longer a threat to other people." -50450,Is Toprol-XL recommended while on five different medications for heart disease?,"Hello, For bp, she should have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then she should be on medicines for it. Usually we prescribes Tab Amlodipine and telmisartan medicines depending upon the level of bp. So get back with her bp readings so that I can suggest medicines. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according her capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get her lipid profile and sugars tested once.. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. ","Hi, my best friends mom has been to the ER 3 days in a row and my friend is freaking out, can you tell me what might be wrong? Here are the symptoms. The first time she had pressure on her chest and she thought she might be having a heart attack, it wasn t. But she does have an irregular heart beat yesterday she had a really high blood pressure, and today she said she had a pressure in her leg and was feeling light headed." -97624,What can be a swollen nipple with puss filled lumps?,"Hi, happy to help you on your health concern on part of HCM!In the present case I must say that there is some serious kind of skin problem that must be confirmed by biopsy rather that any assumptive therapy!Please have a skin biopsy under local anesthesia and once the report is available revert back to us.Hope you got your answer. Please feel free to write to us if any more queries.Wishing you the best health! ",I have an issue with raised bumps on backs of my arms and they seem to be spreading from upper arms to my lower arms. Scaly elbows bumps are firm to touch. Family practioner recommended Eucerin cream but bumps are not gone and as I sated seem to be spreading down back of arms. They itched initially but now do not. -175274,"What causes blurred vision,dizziness and imbalance?","dear sir,the symptoms you have mentioned all can also point to a problem in posterior fossa of brainI would request you to consult your Neurosurgeon as early as possible ","hi,am 68 male with a reading of 58 -have pain just left of center - lately have trouble swallowing food feel like going to through up - confusion - pain in back of neck - loud tuning fork sound feels like coming from center of my head - get ringing in my ears at same time not the same - feel weak and tired all the time - when neck pain increases vision goes out of focus - there is more - your turn" -185202,How to cure a lump in the left arm?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Myeloproliferative disease is a condition affecting the bone marrow and usually changes are visible in the bones of the spine. Right now it is suggested to study the MRI scan of his spine if done earlier and if not doe then doing it important. The MRI scan will show the changes which might indicate any bone marrow pathology like myeloproliferative disorders.If he has any problems associated to a particular bone then that needs to be investigated in detail. He might also require a bone marrow biopsy to know the exact nature of cells and confirm condition including myeloproliferative disorder or leukemia. If he has been consulting his doctor for two years then it is most likely slowly progressive. Any treatment and its suitability can be discussed only after making a confirmed diagnosis by doing bone marrow study and immunohistochemistry. Please do not worry. ","Hello, my dad he is 82 years old and has been sick for the past two years. He kept telling us the doctors don't know what he has. He recently told me he has bone marrow cancer. Myeloproliserapye loi &lymphatic leukemia ( not sure if I have the right spelling. He says the doctors can't treat him because the treatment would be worse than his illness and they could only guarantee at most a 10 percent chance that it would work. Anyways I am a bit confused and hope you could provide me with some info. His health seems to be getting worse. Thanks for any info you can provide." -23121,The CBC report shows high lymphocytes. What could be the reason?,"Hello. It is fine. Slightly lymphocytes percentage is elevated, but this much variation is acceptable. Also, last week infection might have contributed to this slightly changed percentage, but it is nothing to worry as he is totally asymptomatic. If possible, get this repeated after two weeks just to see a resolution. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor, I just want to get my brother's CBC annual report checked. Is everything fine? I see lymphocytes little high. Is that dangerous? I am worried and he is actually very healthy and fine last week he had loose motion but now he is fine and fit again." -191161,Acute pain in cardiac muscles at the age of 23,Hello Thanks for nice query Delay of two years in diagnosis is out of human control & unfortunate also. Only pet scan can tell about active metastasis else where. So talk to treating oncologist for PET scan Hope I have answered your question well to your satisfaction. Wish you speedy complete recovery at the earliest. ,"My son in his late thirties has oral cancer. it was undiagnosed for over 2 years. he has had a small tumour removed from his lower lip. will the 2 year delay mean the cancer is elsewhere in his body ? He is tired, generally unwell and losing more and more weight." -46274,"Itchy arm, frustrating, scratching. Consulted dermatologist, nothing found. Any advice?","Hi,It appears that your son might be having allergy to so many food stuff.Try to find out allergen avoiding one by one food stuff.If require go for allergy test to find out specific allergen.Meanwhile give him Benadryl or Cetrizine medicine.Ok and take care. ","My son developed hives on the evening of 10/7 after eating trail mix containing peanuts, almonds, cashews, raisins, and M&M's. His rash spread quickly after dinner - philly cheese steak and sweet potato fries with almond milk. We were able to clear the hives with Benadryl which we continued to give through the day yesterday. We removed all nuts and products made with nuts from his diet. The hives have returned today. Could whatever he ate or came in contact with to cause the reaction on Monday still be in his system today (Wednesday) or is he still ingesting or coming into contact with whatever is causing the reaction?" -75354,"Planning for pregnancy, taking fertyl, q gold, advised coitus post injection, prescribed qualgest 200. Will they help?","Hi Mr Saleem, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Please post complete report of semen analysis for proper advice. As per your report motility is low. You need to consult an urologist for complete evaluation. You ll be benefitted with multivitamins and antioxidants. At the same time your wife need to be evaluated by a gynecologist. Take care ",Hi ! i m saleem from islamabad (pakistan) Dear doctor....please note.... i have got marriage 11 years back i m 40 years old and my wife is 34 years old but we dont have a baby till now my report is ....active 30 % motile 40 % dead 30 % please adv me any medicine for increase active sperms kindly requested you ...please -112781,What causes frequent cough along with tiredness?,Thanks for your question on HCM. If you have Bronchoscopy proven sarcoidosis than no need to worry for the diagnosis. The best way to diagnose sarcoidosis is by bronchoscopic biopsy. So your diagnosis of sarcoidosis is confirmed. Sarcoidosis is chronic lung disease which is having on-off course.So long term treatment is required to control the disease activity. And low dose steroids are needed for this.You need to get done regular follow up with PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) and CT THORAX 6 monthly. ,"sir feb.2012 we have find two nods on my lungs on both sides.we have consult in aims dr. randeep guleria after broncoscopy report he declaired sarcodosis stage first, and prescribe me fcqs tab,we have take tablate aprox six month but a fear in my mind what can i do" -221784,"Pus filled, painless pimples on the tongue post eating hot, spicy food, done Betadine gargles. Cancerous or hormonal changes?",hi thanks for ur query ur bro has a lump on his upper gums with a white spot on it that is growing inspite of antibiotics clindamycin was there any caries in it???? how was ur bro's oral hygiene???? i think in this age group its most probably a dental cyst it needs to be examined properly to stamp it any specific type among 3 types of cyst we usually come across take a digital x-ray of the upper jaw inclding maxilla and sinuses to know the actual position and attachment of the lump do consult a maxillo-facial surgeon for better management cancer in this age group is rare though it needs to be confirmed by FNAC or biopsy my info i think ll be of help to you thank u ,My 6-year old brother has a big lump on his upper gums. It kept growing bigger these past few days and now there s this white spot on it. What exactly is it? He s been taking clindamycin; it was prescribed to him by his pediatrician . His pedia didn t know what it was either. :/ (the lump just keeps on growing even with the antibiotic ) -221497,"Frequent canker sores, stopped orange juice, still have sores, bleeding gums, terrible sore throat that pains on swallowing. Help?",Hello on the basis of your dental history these white lines could be white precancerous lesion like leucoplakia. But proper clinical diagnosis and biopsy will confirmed it.i would advice advice you to show this to a oral pathologist and get a biopsy done .plz maintain your oral hygiene.use mouthwash twice daily and get cleaning of your teeth done since you are a smoker. Plz give up smoking because this will worsen the condition. Have high nutrition diet. ,"Hello, on the left side of my mouth my gums are swollen inbetween two teeth and the whole left side of my gums are red and tender. The lining of my gums hurt and there is white lines. Also underneath my jaw (i think it is my glands) hurt to touch. What could this be and should I see and doctor or a dentist? Thank you for your help. I am really worried this is the beginning stages of mouth cancer . I am scared because I did smoke on and off for 7 years. I am 23 now." -84687,What cause high liver enzymes when hepatitis is negative?,"Hi.Thanks for posting query at HCM.Usually ALT or AST values higher than ""two times the upper normal limit"", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further.Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease.Hep B and C should also be ruled out.advice ( for 2 weeks):- abstinence from ""Alcohol"" - LOW fat diet should be followed, AVOID junk food and beverages- decreased oil consumption (oily food)- NO red meat- green vegetables should be ingested daily- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day-""recheck liver enzymes after 6 to 8 weeks"" and/or ultrasound.any further questions are welcomed.hope to answer your concern.wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","Hi, Doctor, My SGPT ALT level is 50 at morning without taking any diet, but later on in the middle of day its rise up to 64, I control my diet for one week with only boiled vegetables and juice of cucumber and reddish but unable to control. and please also tell what will effect if I take one cap of Geriatric Pharmaton." -52283,What causes low blood pressure with pain at the side of the abdomen?,"hellosmoking is actually very harmful for you. especially in the presence of heart disease and two stents. smoking also causes lung diseases like COPD and cancer. the chances of another heart attack becomes double if you contnue smoking.there are many available medications to quit smoking. you can do it all with your will power, family support and medications. do it now or it will be very hard for u as you grow older and u may have multiple other diseases.wishing you good healththank you ","Dear sir , My name is Rabinder and i had an heart attack last october 2010 , I had two Stint procedures Sir my queston is i am unable to leave smoking and am trying heard , i had stoped smoking for two months and i got so stressed thing about not smoking that i started smoking again Sir i know it is very bad for me , Sir what are my chances of getting an attack again i am smoking 8-10 sticks a day and before the attack it was 20-25 sticks" -37630,Does intermenstrual bleeding occur due to side effects of ipill or is this a sign of pregnancy ?,The pills are potent up to 72 hrs but the efficiency of pill decresse as it became late. Such pills has some side effect of irregular menstruation and irregular bleeding. you said that u had pregnancy test also if it is negative there is nothing to worry. Get relax Thanks ,"I am 25 years old girl. Last month my periods started on 28th Jan. This monthon 23rd we had unprotected sex, I took i pill after around 50hrs, Now there is bleeding after taking this pill. I did pregnancy test on 27th (yesterday) which was negative. Am I pregnant , why this bleeding is occuring and when my periods will start. Please help me." -193081,What causes skin tag near vagina in a child?,"Hi, This might be due to intestinal spasm & gaseous distension at times. Baby might not be able to pass gases! Rx, Vitazyme might be helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician ","10 wk old grand;daughter took bottle ar 9.40 last night. Kept screaming as if in really bad pain with tummy, had gripe water and calpol did not settle, She was violently sick and was unsettled because of tummy. We were not able to sit her down or lie her down only comfortable sat up. Finally took next feed at10.20 this morning, Husband says tummy is hard and distended like a hot water bottle when filled up. Very clingy and unhappy where as she is usually happy go lucky." -48003,Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate,"Hello, It may be just muscle pain, as in your age the possibility of having a heart pain is quite low. However, to be on the safe side, I would recommend you to refer a doctor to do cardiac stress tests to rule out heart disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan, Cardiologist ","my dad(54 yrs) had an attack recently ,he doesn t take medicines and keeps smoking.what will happen if he keep continuing this?he used to smoke 30 cigarette before the attack and now 6-12 cigarette.and doesn t take medicines regularly.he was given -1) cardace5mg (2times a day)2)Embeta 50XR (1 tab -daily)3)Clopitab A 150mg ( clodrel 75 + asprin 150)4)Storvas 40mg.plz tell me what happens if he doesn t take these medicines regularly. and tell me is there any chance of getting an attack again ?" -77718,For kidney stone which is the best treatment options?,"it can be kidney disease.anemea, back pain may be sign of chronic kidney disease. please get a nephrology consultation done for the patient. ","My husband (age 40, 5'8"", 175 lbs) just found out that he has a low hemoglobin count(7.2) when he tried to donate blood. He went to the doctor and they gave him iron supplements to take and he has to go back in a week or 2 to get another count done. He went to work this morning and had sudden sharp agonizing back pain centralized to the spine area just above his hips. Can it be related? Should he be really concerned, possibly kidney related?" -38477,Pus filled painful pimples around pelvic area and legs. What is the treatment?,"Hi..user.., It could be Bacterial infection .., called...IMPETIGO CONTAGIOSUM.., So use Topical antiboitics....Mupirocin.., Oral Cephalexin tablets.., Cleanzing the lesion parts.., ","my son has several pimples on him, very painful, liquid to hard puss with black dots after popping them, punget order, yellow to white puss, bleeds alot after puss is gone there is a little black dot deep inside, mainly around his butt cheeks, pelvic area and now on his legse, about 8 of them spread throughout thiese areas" -14791,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -70174,Suggest remedy for cat bite,"Hi,I had gone through your query and understand your concern.Please do not worry.You were treated with proper medications earlier.The cause of feeling inflation around the bitten area may be due to fibrosis and scarring during wound healing.It will not cause any health problems and you do not need any further treatment for this.If you find signs of inflammation like redness,swelling,raised local temperature,pain etc,then please contact with your local doctor because it needs physicians attention to confirm the diagnosis and for proper management.Hope this relieves your tension.If you have further queries,please ask us any time.Wish you peaceful life. ","Sir, I was bitten by a dog in July of 2008.I took injection of tetanus 26 or 27 hrs latter then i was injected with anti rabis about 27 days latter but i always feel inflation around bitten area.Sir, am i needed further treatment? please suggest me sir i live in tension." -36440,"Trying to conceive. Low progesterone levels. Taking metformin and provera. Foul smell while urination, burning in vagina. Cause?","Hi,Thanks for the query.As you are not getting periods even after progesterone challenge, there is possibility of both estrogen and progesterone deficiency.So you better consult your doctor and go for combined pills to induce bleeding.And also there may be some vaginal infection as you are having pain abdomen, burning in the vagina etc.Get examined to rule out the infection also.And if there is any signs of infection go for antibiotic therapy.For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429Take care. ","Hi, I have been TTC for 1 year and 5 months now with no luck. My doctor is an HSG and all of my tubes were open. I have very low progesterone, last test after provera induced menstrual cycle and Clomid on days 3-7 results came back at 0.4; the doctor said anything under 10 for progesterone is considered too low. I am now on Metformin 500mg. I was taking it 2x per day up until last Thursday, now I have been taking it 3x a day going on day 4. I finished provera 10mg for 10 days 8 days ago now and still have no sign of a period? Also, I have been noticing an odd odor during urination and bad cramps in my stomach followed by a burning sensation in my vagina. Any idea what the cause may be? Please help? Thank you!" -208748,What causes bump on eye socket after an injury?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The swollen gums associated ulcers and bleeding can be because of the gum infection secondary to herpes virus infection(herpetic gingivostomatitis). Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while, you can take topical anesthetic and analgesic like lignocaine and choline salicylate. Do saline gargling.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","My toddler has extremely swollen upper gums coming almost over front teeth, some bleeding and oozing, ulcer like sores over lips and tongue, bad breath, temperature, and total refusal to let me brush his teeth. This is a scam and you should be ashamed. Either you are able to provide advice for free, or you need to provide a disclaimer on the FRONT of any website that there is a cost involved. You are just trying to get email addresses so that you can send rubbish through. I will remove myself from any email list and I insist that you remove me now." -32622,Will missing a siphene tablet cause any problem in conception?,"Hi, it is okay. Just track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ",i'm latha n 25 years old. n i hav regular periods. i'm trying 2 conceiving .doctor advisd me take 3 tablets of siphene 50mg for five days from the 5th day of my period. but i missed one day n continued on d next day. is it cause any problem? i'm so afraiding.plz advice.........? -222304,Is there any solution to lower blood sugar levels other than increasing the insulin intake?,"Hello, Diabetes may not cause daytime sleepiness. It may be due to insomnia or narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea or anxiety. Sleep apnea may also cause daytime sleepiness. Use a CPAP machine, use oxygen supplementation. Using the tablet Modalert may useful. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ",I am diabetic but lately I get so sleepy in the early afternoon. It has been getting worst over the last 5 years I can barely stay awake. I am also on a CPAP machine and still get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night. Could this be something else causing this? -213722,Suggest remedy for tooth decay,"the dentist suggested you the perfect advice. you can always go for temporary treatments like betadine or hexidine mouth wash, worm saline water mouth rinses 8-10 times a day. regular visit to a dentist for cleaning of that pocket.but better once in a life time go for extraction of that wisdom tooth ","my right lower wisdom tooth has come out recently and a pocket has formed near that. The Tooth has fully erupted and a huge pocket has formed. When I brush, some blood used to come initially. Now a days I see pus and blood coming out from that pocket. Some pain and inflmation remains all the time. I have tried Betadine gargle for some time and also tried some antibiotics (amoxicillin - 5 day couse). Then the inflamation subsided but once i stop using those, the gum started flaring up again with the pus and blood. I have consulted a dentist and he suggested me to go for dental extraction. The teeth is healthy and fine. So I do not want to go for an extraction. So can you please suggest me any other alternative for this problem. I am 26/Male. No dental extractions done till now and no chronic disease history." -119470,What causes sharp abdominal pain with sweating and dizziness?,"Hi. Thanks for your query. You are suffering from lower abdominal pressure and bloating for 5 years and investigations are within normal limits. This could be IBS. IBS comes in many forms. For us to say this as a IBS i.e. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, all the investigations should be normal.I would advise the following investigations and treatment in a such a case:Investigations:*Routine blood investigations like Complete blood picture, blood sugar, urea, creatinine, liver function tests, thyroid function tests.*Urine -routine and microscopy*Stool: routine, microscopy, occult blood, culture and sensitivity.*Ultrasonography of abdomen,*Colonoscopy All these investigations should be within normal limits for one to say you have IBS.Treatment:''STRESS'' = stress is the most important cause of IBS. Please remember and you must have observed that when you do not have stress your problem with IBS is reducedChange of lifestyle.I think 'may be' you are not coping with something. Vacation outside of your area, mobiles phones to be off.You must have noticed already that these changes help a lot. Try to avoid anything which you are / have to do against your will and wish. Get into the hobbies which make you forget the world around you. Life comes only once, boss.Medicines :: You need to have a prescription of a Doctor, please discuss this with a Gastroenterologist to get a prescription. I would like to know which medicines have you taken in the past and in which dosageVit A and Vit D in therapeutic doses,Multiviatamins , probiotics, anxiolytics help a lot. ","41 yr old, 5'7"", 175lb male with lower abdominal pressure/bloating with loss of appetite, that has persisted since 2009. During this time have numerous tests including colonoscopy (normal), small bowel series (normal), and repeated blood work (slightly elevated WBC on a few occasions). Additionally, tested positive for h pylori, which was subsequently treated successfully with antibiotics. Recently, the bloating and pressure, which I'm guessing is the build up air/gas has become worse. I have been told that this could be IBS.....which to me seems very ambiguous. Although I have BM's once a day, It feels like my bowels then clamp shut at times thus causing the pressure to build. The degree of discomfort has interfered with daily life relentlessly.Any thoughts or suggestions would be be of great help" -132743,What could be the swelling and redness in my lips?,"Hollow,thanks for your question,Beta carotene,helps in some allergic conditions erythropoietic protoporphyriaon-inherited sun sensitivity, exercise induced asthama,sun burns in some cases,many doctors that it should be taken from natural soucea rather than supplements,raddish is good source,but you don't have allergy to direct sunlight,so I guess it won't help to that extent,you can try it if problem persist consult physician. ","Hello# When i visit hot countries I have an allergic reaction to the heat. Noit sunshine, but the heat. I dont break out in a prickly heat rash more of a bluish tinge. The medical surgery in that country then administers a steroid injection. What can I do to prevent this happening before I go on holiday. It has been suggested that I take beta carotene. Is this a good idea? Many thanks" -124271,"Abdominal pain, pressure on ovary, tingling and numb feeling in leg, pressure to pee but can't","Hello,In case your periods are not regular, please wait a while because the pregnancy test is negative.Its most likely that you will get your periods soon.In case you dont get them even after 2 weeks ""late"" as you have said, please repeat your pregnancy test again.If your pain is very severe, please consult a gynecologist and get ultrasound scan of your abdomen done.Hope this helps. ",Hello right now I am having strong cramping pain in my lower abdomen . My period is 2 week late and i did a pregnancy test a week ago and it said negative. This paín started 2 days ago and i am so scared Because it is very painful i am pregnant or what is going on with me. It happened to me last time when i was pregnant but then i suffered a miscarriage so id know if it is going to happen again??? -60744,Is rabies vaccination required when scratched by a dog?,"Hello Dear. To be on safer side i would advice you to get your son vaccinated again. But it depends on the severity of wound. If it is just minor abrasions then just 2 booster dose on 0 and 3rd day is enough. If the wound is severe or in sites like head, face, neck etc then the entire course should be repeated.Some doctors may suggest just a Tetanus injection, and ask you to watch the dog for ten days. If there is any signs of madness in the dog in the course of ten days then report immediately and get vaccinated. Otherwise just a tetanus is enough. This may be the view of some doctors in case you are very sure that the pet dog doesnot have symptoms of rabies and its vaccinated.But still there is a minor chance of risk. Why to take even the slightest risk? Because once if a person contracts rabies then mortality is 100%.Hence you can contact a physician and let him assess the severity of wound and in case it is a minor wound just ask your son to take 2 booster dose on 0 and 3rd day.Though the immunity lasts for 2 to 10 years but still it is advisible to take booster dose of rabies irrespective of the interval between the previous full course of vaccination, because we dont want to take risk with rabies.Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the bestWith warm regardsDr Sanjay Kini ","Hi doc. My son was bitten by our dog last november. He is vaccinated by 5 dose of anti rabies. His last vaccination was just this year january. And he is bitten again yesterday. Do he really need to be vaccinated again? By the way, our dog is also vaccinated for anti rabies. Thanks" -246342,"What to do for the swelling in the nasal membrane, ear pain and head pain?","Hi, The location and movement of a pain gives clues as to what is going on. Specifically in this instance the question is if the pain is with touching the surface or deeper in and these would be quite different. With pain on the outside (more common) then local pulled muscle or a local irritated nerve would be some possibilities. With deeper in, then usually standing makes it worse and it is difficult to know what would be deeper in and cause pain with lying down. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","I have a pain on my right side that does not hurt when standing, only sitting or laying on my right. No other symptoms, fever urine problems etc. it s a sharp pain, but pressing in that area does not make it hurt worse. Any ideas? YYYY@YYYY" -58217,What risks does calcification in the aorta cause?,"Presently no change in your diet, . The lower presume reading is higher for your age, should be less than 85. However because there are no risk factors 1) cut salt in your diet completely, less than 3gms for the whole day. It is the reason why your diastolic pressure is high2) try some exercise, 30 mins of brisk walking atleast 5 times a day Many a times the lower pressure particularly is missing diagnosed by the electronic machine, do get it verified by a doctor. Regards Dr. Priyank Mody. For future queries you may approach me on Http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-priyank-mody/70273 ",my blood pressure is hovering around 134/94 regularly (taken from a digital citizen Blood Pressure monitor Machine). I am 41 years of age and a male. I am 173 cms in height and weigh 74 kgs. Do i need medication. I am red meat eater (once a week) and dont drink or smoke. -253980,What causes stomach cramps and light spotting during pregnancy?,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Glyburide can cause itchy rashes.However, pregnancy induced papules and rashes should be ruled out by proper examination and investigations.I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist for proper examination and treatment.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma ",i have gestational diabetes. I m taking glyburide and i noticed that ever since I ve been getting this rash that won t go away. At first they looked papule like. My dermatologist prescribed me some sarna cream and now i am getting a blotchy rash with irregular borders all over both of my arms spreading now to my upper thighs. Is this a pregnancy related rash that will go away after I deliver or is this due to the glyburide? i read that one of glyburides side effects is hive like rashes. Help....i ve never had a rash this itchy before and it is impossible to get a good night sleep. What do you recommend? I have one more week before I deliver. Thanks -136242,"Itch on upper legs, thighs, spread to pelvis, penis, ribs, tiny bumps between fingers. Allergic reaction?",It seems you are on inadequate and irregular treatment for asthma. You have to take seroflo regularly whether you are having symptoms or not. Also take a reliever puff like asthalin or duolin 3 to 4 times a day. If symptoms persist add a monteleukast and doxyphyllin to your regime and a short course of steroids for 5 to 7 days. Protect yourself from cold and any known allergens. ,"i am an asthmatic. i was diagnosed at 14 yrs of age. it exacerbates in cold climates and when exposed to dust. right now i am 26 yrs old and i study in a cold place. my asthma is pretty bad now, with frequent wheezing and dyspnea . i was placed on seroflo powder inhalors, and it reduced dramatically, with no episodes. i tapered down the meds. now,after 2 weeks, the asthmas is back, and i was wondering if there were any side effects to prolonged usage of this medicine. kindly advice..." -176991,Suggest treatment for post concussion syndrome,Trauma to head may lead to internal bleeding. In your case ear fullness and decreased hearing points to possibility Of temporal bone fracture. I will advise to visit your neurosurgeon or neurologist and plan a CT head with bone window. A consultation from E.N.T specialist may be required. Hope you recover early. ,I hit my head hard by my temple yesterday morning and saw flash or streak of light it hurt pretty bad . Still have small sore lump where I hit. A little while later my ear felt like I had water from shower in it but would not come out. It won t go away and now I m havjng pretty bad ear pain with some hearing loss and it is in the side of head I hit. -77623,What does my kidney scan mean?,"Hello,Bulging of one kidney is probably due to hydronephrosis of that kidney. There may be any obstruction in pelviureteral junction or left ureter for a long time which is persisting. Removal of obstruction may be beneficial for her.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Tanmay Mukherjee ","HELLO DOCTOR, Recently my daughter was scanned for her stomach pain and it was found that one of her kidney is bulged. and also told that the kidney function is only 30%. what would be the reason? she is frequently complaining that she is getting stomach pain. can you advise pls?" -55043,Can sudden weight loss and dizziness be attributed to hypertension medicine?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your blood pressure values are below the normal ranges, indicating low blood pressure. Coming to this point, considering your performed cardiac ultrasound, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests: - a resting ECG- a chest X ray study- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes). A new cardiac ultrasound may be necessary to examine your heart structure and function coupled with an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine better your heart rhythm trends.Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","I have had heart palpitations all day...they have stopped now and my blood pressure is 92/77...is this a normal blood pressure reading?...I'm a 35 year old female, 5'9, 150 lbs...have had an echocardiogram with trace mitro-valve and tricuspid prolapse, with a mildly dialated inferior vena cava" -173838,Is there any hope of recovery?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if the swelling or the lesion growing rapidly then it has to be ruled for abscess formation, it may be due to bacterial infection.Lymph node enlargement is pretty common condition and it may be nonspecific if does not associated with any symptoms like low grade fever, loss of appetite, tenderness.Differential diagnosis is matter of concern if this is not the lymph node, like it can be lipoma or some malignant tumor.It is advisable to go for clinical examination for final diagnosis condition may requires some work up, hope this information helps, taka care. ","I have a swollen occipital lymph node that is not painful but itchy. It has grown quite large over the past few days and is accompanied by night sweats, headaches, confussion, a lost feeling, slight blurred vision. What could thins be and what do i do?" -61270,What causes excessive phlegm and rectal bleeding while suffering from petechiae?,"Hi Dear ! I have gone through your question and i understand your concernI would say that an air purifier will help your air in the room to clear from ""allergens and other contaminants.especially CO2.These may irritate your lungs and cause pulmonary problems with inflamation.The result is good to have the air clean and avoid other inflamation..But about if they will help you to avoid totally a new relapse,that is not sure .Cause Sarcoidosis is ""Your imune system causing the dissease (Lymfocites)"" and the cause why your system do that is not clear yet..The relapse of Sarcoidosis may be caused cause of low doses of cortisonic this happens often after you stop the medication for a time or when we low the dosage (from acute dosage to maintance dose 7.5mg). To avoid that if i were you treating doctor if you have another relaps i would consider to start a new drug also called infliximab (imunosupresór drug) for long term therapy it has been shown that has a good effect especially when you have Erithema Nodosus., increase the dosage of Omacortil tp 10-15mg/day . Only your trating doctor can do these changes according to the lung examination and your symptomsWish these helpIf you have any other question please feel free to ask me . ","Sir, I have been diagnosed with sarcoidosis with erythema nodosum symptom and have been taking omnacortil for last six months and stablised at 7.5 mg a day. This is the third relapse of sarcoidosis in three years and that is my doctor has advised 7.5 mg for another 6 months. Do you suggest to use an air purifier in my bed room to avoid another relapse?" -137458,"I have many small blisters on my hands or feet, please suggest remedy for it",Yes you need such steroid treatments. ASthma is a type of Bronchitis. So I consider you to get a regular follow up for the same and adjust the dosage accordingly. ,"I had respiratory difficulties last year and after undergoing a blood test, my doctor told me that I had eosinophilia. I got treated for it and symtoms vanished. I even got a PFT done which showed normal results. Six months later I got those symptoms again and my doctor after examining me suggested it is bronchitis. I was then put on inhaler treatment. I am using a combination of Beclomethasone Dipropionate 100 mcg and Salmeterol Xinafoate 25 mcg. I use it only once at night (1 puff each). For the last 1 week, I am using it twice daily (3 puffs and 1 puff). What could be the reason? Could this be Asthma." -206686,Suggest treatment for red rashes on hands and legs,"DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Aggressive behavior pattern may not be necessarily autism. There are so many childhood behavioral disorders which highlights aggressiveness. You need to consult a child psychologist who will be able to diagnose the problem properly. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","HI Doctor Samuel, My daughters foster son displays aggressive behaviour and I wonder if he could be autistic.He screams at my daughter in the mornings to wake up and if she doesn t respond quickly he urinates on the floor.He throws things at her 12 year old daughter and he gets upset if things are not done in the same order.He is three years old and both his biological parents have mental problems. Thankyou Valerie Hille" -231905,How effective is Cipro in treating prostatitis?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Please do not change doctor, visit the same doctor if you do not get reliefExplanation: Itching in groin area may be because of fungal infection. As you are not getting relief from that, please visit your doctor saying it has not subsided. He may examine you now and give treatment according to it. Hope you understood. ","Four weeks ago I got itching around my penis. My doctor described Canisten without examination of my penis. After a week the itching was still prevalent, so I went to the original doctor's partner. He examined me and just said to use moisturiser. I decided to get a second opinion and the third doctor said my penis was a bit red and prescribed dermovate and to come in for a few blood tests next week: general blood test, prostrate blood test. I only started the dermovate today, how long before it starts working. I am getting a bit worried about this on going problem." -185974,Is marital life possible after papillary carcinoma recovery?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. No need to worry or no any immediate actions are required. It doesn't sound like cancer so don't worry about that. You may have some sebaceous cyst or other inflammatory lesion. It is not a cause of big worry. However you should take treatment of that. Consult your doctor and start treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Age: 24 Weight: 215 Height: 5'5"" Medical History: cancer runs in the family. - My query: Ever since I gave birth, I get these tiny bumps in my armpits but I assumed they were acne because I have a huge skin problem & some of them squirted puss out, were red & went away or acted just like acne. But now I have a 1/2 dime size bump that actually has three pen-tip size holes in them. Does this sound like something that needs immediate attention? Because I don't have insurance & if it's something I don't need to worry about, then I won't. But I know merca (unsure of spelling?) is big this year & could it possibly be that because of the holes in it? I've seen others who have had it & I don't want to touch my son if that is the possibility. I know, I should go see a physician, but again, no insurance so I want to make sure it's something that sounds like it needs immediate attention. Thank you." -6875,I am having eustachian tube dysfunction. What is the role of allergy in it?,"Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Eustachian tube (ET) opening allows the passage of air into the middle ear. The middle ear is a chamber that has to maintain a certain volume of air in it for normal hearing function. For the air to go away from the middle ear, it requires further air flow from the eustachian tube. Due to various metabolic activities, there is always a negative balance of air in the middle ear due to air absorption by blood vessels. As for as eustachian tube is concerned, its opening is in the throat, and it is guarded by muscles and cartilages. Whenever any inflammation occurs in the throat or behind the nose, the mucosal covering of the ET gets thickened. Allergy can also cause mucosal inflammation and obstruction of ET. The reversal of ET function depends on the success rate of it. ","Hello doctor, Could you please explain me the role of allergies in the function of the eustachian tube and the state of the middle ear chamber? As potential effectiveness of allergy happens while treating a chronic case of eustachian tube dysfunction, mild approaches to treat this proved ineffective." -30774,"From my MRI report, please explain the reason for ankle pain.","Hi. For further information, consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthopaedician-and-traumatologist ","Hi doctor, I am suffering from left ankle pain. I have soreness and it is bruised. Sometimes, it is difficult to walk too. I am also suffering from lower back pain. I feel the pain from my ankle joint to my hip. I have a history of ankle pain, but it was on the right. Before two years, I had an arthroscopic surgery (OCD MTD) in my right ankle. A month ago, I had an MRI done. Here is the report for your reference. Kindly let me know if you want any other reports as well. From the MRI report, please let me know the reason for my left ankle pain." -236111,Does Invega Sustenna cause vocal tics as a side-effect?,"Hello thanks for asking from HCMI can understand your concern. If he was a regular drinker and he stopped taking alcohol abruptly just recently then the symptoms he is having could be due to Alcohol withdrawal. These could be due to psychosis too. Hearing things, seeing objects are hallucinations of auditory and visual type and can't be ignored. Ideas of reference, suspiciousness etc are seen commonly in psychosis.Please visit a psychiatrist for his evaluation. His serum electrolytes, blood sugar levels should be checked to rule out any biochemical issue. Drugs like Antipsychotics can be used to treat the symptoms.Thanks and Take care ",my father in law thinks he hears and sees things he doesn t really hear or see and believes they are real. he thinks people are watching him and listening to everything he does and thinks they are talking about him. For example our neighbors (We live in the country so our neighbors are not close to us). He used to drink about a 12 pack of beer a day and smoke a pack of cigarettes. He stopped drinking and smoking and will not even leave the house. we are trying to find out what we need to do or what kind of disorder he has. Thanks -190990,Does intake of methamphetamine cause any type of cancer ?,Hi .... if the medication is having a bad effect on the live then it shud be stopped.. along with allopathic medicines i will advice u to opt for homeopathy.. it will help her to some extent.. god bless.. ,before 2 years my mother had abreast cancer then she felt pain in the right side she made Ultrasound the Dr said that she has a liver metastase and she must use 2 kind of chemotherapy 1- daxotel 2- xeloda after she had taken the first dose the Dr told her that she have to stop the daxotel because it has bad effect on the liver . Is that right ? please answer me because there are no symptoms on her related to the liver cancer except the pain . again answer me as fast as you can .thank you. -179643,"Can tylenol, insulin and pain medication lead to memory lapses?",Hello DearThis after stoppage of use of drug after so money years is not responsible for your feelings Such symptoms are not side effects of drug used many years ago You need a through psychological and personality evaluation by psychiatrist or psychologist Please go for it ;it will do good to youDr LalPsychiatrist ,I was prescribed phenobarbital from age 9 1/2 months - 2 1/2 yrs of age due to seizures and fever of 108 since about 10yrs old I always just felt unbalanced or outcast and think crazy thoughts don't really care about anything etccould there be a connection and are people considered disabled because of its use -223710,What causes premature ejaculation?,"Hello,Not serious but it may hamper your sexual life. For further assessment you may require urosurgeon consultation. You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation. Avoid forceful retraction of foreskin. Maintain proper hygiene Hope I have answered your query...Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr Shyam kaleFamily and general physician ",I am 20yrs male. My penis's glans is bent downwards and my glans are covered only half part with the foreskin. I mean half glans cn b seen. I jst wnt 2 ask lL there b any problem with my penis in my latr sexual lif? Howevr tl nw I dnt nt xperienc ney prblm. Pls hlp . Abt my penis's glans is bent slight downwards -123424,Should i be worried about abdomen pain and feeling warmer than normal to touch after drinking beer heavily?,"Hi,Yes there can be a linkage between chest diseases and abdominal symptoms. As blood tests and x rays are normal you do not have to worry at all. For the upper GI infections you can take a coating agent like sucralfate suspension. Do not take any juices as they could cause irritation to the upper GI tract.I would suggest plenty of water, high fiber diet, chest physiotherapy that is deep breathing exercises and mild antacids like sucralfate.Regards ","I was admitted to hospital on Monday with stomach pains (history of oesophogitis) but blood tests and x rays were clear. Still have upper abdominal pain (different area to usual oesophogitis pain) and now showing signs of chest infection and water infection. Could it all linked? I can't take cranberry for water infection as it would irritate my stomach, can't get much fluid or food down... What would be the best course of action?" -205294,Is it advisable to administer wysolene tablets for asthma of a 13 year old?,"Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Empty plastic bottle usually does not cause serious injury.You need not worry unnecessarily.She will come round without any problem.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ",I was feeding my 3 week old baby and I dropped the bottle on her head. She hasn t been crying and I even gave her a bath. I don t see that the soft spot has sunken in but she is my first and I am worried that I hurt her. The bottle is a six ounce bottle and was completely empty at the time. Should I take her to the hospital? Is this a serious issue. Please help! -70967,Suggest diet to be followed during typhoid infection,"Hello, Welcome to HCM,As you had a outbreak of HSV 1 infection previously which is known to affect the area around the mouth. As you are having itching around the genital region, there are many conditions which can lead to this problem and one of the cause may be HSV 2 but it should be confirmed by physical examination by your doctor. I would suggest you to undergo physical examinations before you take any medications.Thank you. ",I was diagnosed with hsv type 1 Sept 6th had my first outbreak and it cleared up. Today I have a rash all over outside of my vaginal lip only in the hair area but its all over and itchy like crazy. This is nothing like my outbreak a few weeks ago. I don't have insurance but is this worth an er visit? -119769,Suggest treatment for persistent abdominal pain,"Start with the following:1. Capsule. Ganaton total twice daily (morning & Evening) 30 mins before food.2. Syrup. Ulgel-A 10 ml twice daily after food. (If this causes loose stools, reduce to 5 ml two times a day)Both medicines for a week.3. Have bland dietStrict avoidance of alcohol, smoking, spicy and oily food.If symptoms persists, Consult a gastroenterologist. ","hi i have and have had upper adboniol pain, pain in between my rib cage and down put my ribs, now i am also having black stools when i use the bathroom. My doc told me i have ibs but its hasnt been bad for a couple weeks now and my stools have changed to black????" -192248,Suggest medication for cough and wheezing in an infant,"Hi, Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Please revert back to me with images so that I can guide you better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ",my 3 year old son has a constant bruise on the middle of the lower back. it is usually a yellowish color but today when i looked at it it has red spots. also when feeling it when he is standing up it feels like a bumb. but with him bending over its a semi large bulge -85736,Can I have surgeries for cholecystectomy and hernia repair at a time?,"Thank you posting your query.it maybe a false-positive result (D-dimer). maybe sampling error for the elevated liver enzymes.i advice re-evaluation.kindly repeat following test:1. CBC (complete blood cell count)2. Liver Function Test3. Clotting Profile (PT, aPTT, D-dimer)4. H.Pylori (Stool antigen test or urea breath test)Then you may post the test reults to me OR any gastroenterologist@HCM OR visit your treating physician.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","I am a 30 year old female with elevated liver enzymes and elevated D-Dimer. I went to the ER about a month ago for chest pain. I had been having it for 5 days and was really scared. They did a D-Dimer test on me and the result was elevated, therefore I was checked for a pulmonary embolizm which was negative. I'm wondering why these results were elevated, I got no answers from the ER physican (except it was probably GERD) and no answers from my primary care physican. Since pregnancy I've suffered from chronic pain, weakness, and migraines. I'm exhausted from the pain and I don't know what to do. Because I'm young, every doctor I go to just blows me off. Please help!" -132495,Suggest remedy for cough during asthma,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that this could be allergic cough and this would come around on its own no need to take any medicine for this, unless it has some other associated symptoms, you have not mentioned your age and gender otherwise I would advise you in better way, have a nice day. ","Hi Dr. I have an awful cough. It has kept me up at night, and being a market analyst lack of sleep doesn t make my work day any easier. It is a dry cough, I have tried going to the steam room at my local club and over the counter cough medications. My aunt who is a nurse suggested something called hydromet, I was wondering if that would help?" -199449,What causes chest pain and pain on deep breathing?,"Hi,     Welcome To Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern regarding to your child’s health.Having blisters on hands and feet is reason for some allergic reaction. So, consult dermatologist to rule the reason for it. Till the time, for blisters you should give liquid Levocet (if no allergy) 2 ml, daily at night for 3-5 days. For relief in vomiting, you can give her liquid Ondem (if no allergy), 2.5 ml, 2 times in a day at the interval of 12 hours for 2 days.After doing these, I hope your child will get well sooner and please share your review about my answer on healthcare magic.Take Care,Thank You.From:- Dr. Nupur Shah ","My 6 month old has blisters on her hands and feet. I cannot see any in her mouth but she doesn t cooperate with me looking there. she has no fever, feeds well but has been vomiting clear liquids once a day for 3 days. She is playful, has not lost weight and appears well!" -131115,Suggest treatment for wheezing when suffering from asthma,"Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. I usually prescribe my such patients regular montelukast and levocetirizine. I also prescribe them salbutamol inhaler to be used on as-and-when-needed basis for wheezing. If frequency of your symptoms is more, I would also add regular inhaled corticosteroids to your regular medicines at present.2. I would also suggest you allergy testing for common air-born substances such as house dust mites, molds, pollens, insect proteins, animal dander, etc. This will help you identify the substances causing allergies to you as well as to know measures to avoid them.3. Based on allergy testing, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which works on immune system to gradually improve your allergies.4. In general, I would suggest you to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.5. Regular breathing exercises and healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals would also help you in a long run by improving your lung capacity and immunity respectively.6. As you have difficulty in sports, I would also suggest you to use salbutamol inhaler 15-20 minute before sports activity which will prevent exercise-induced wheezing.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have nay further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ","Hello sir ,I am 20yr age having severe dust allergy problem if this problem I could not sleep in night this problem results to wheezing in night time. I could not breathing easily so please give some remedy for this problem. Thus problem I could not concentrating my sports.." -120324,What is the treatment for abdominal pain and lower back pain?,"hello,there must be a case of muscle getting spasmmed.do try a muscle relaxant like meftal spasdont strain a lot.be realaxed with not carrying too much of heavy weightif things dont improve, then do visit your doctor ","hi ive started getting muscle spasams round my abdomen i feel ok in the morning but as the day goes on i can feel a tightness round my middle and when i try to rise from sitting i get a spasam ive recently had an ubilical hernia repaired,my gallbladder removed and a rotator cuff repair i was getting the spasams before these proceedures but not as bad steven steven" -43082,What is the remedy for dark birth mark on my thigh ?,Hello Welcome to HealthcareMagic The birth mark if Port wine stain it is difficult to get removed. Please visit a dermatologist and get advise. Have a Healthful Day.. ,i have a dark birth mark across my lower right back and all the way upto groin area and right thigh....Will it be a turn off for my wife during love making as i am very fair complexion otherwise. Also i dont know if i could ever visit a naturist camp/nude beach due to this mark? is there any remedy for this? As i have absolutely no medical porblems due to this birth mark -186475,Suggest treatment for oral and lung cancer,"The ideal time for starting radiotherapy after surgery is between 3-6 weeks. The earlier it is started the better it is from the point of view of controlling the disease. 4 weeks is the usual time when it is started. So, if you have completed recovered from the surgery as in all the stitches have been removed, and you are taking a normal diet and are up and about, then there is no reason for you to delay radiotherapy. ",I had a complete hysterectomy for Stage 1B uterine cancer. It will be four weeks since my surgery next Tuesday. It was suggested that I have radiation one day a week for four weeks. Is it too soon to start next Thursday. I had laproscopic surgery. I am 63. -210744,What causes pain under knee cap?,"Hi...your son seems to be going through a viral diarrhoea. It is quite common in diarrhoea to lose some appetite for 1-2 weeks. Occasional throwing up with yeast smell is usual. Will tell you when you need to worry. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My 3.5 year old son had a stomach flu about a week ago with the standard low-grade fever and throwing up for about 24 hours. His appetite hasn t returned, and for the last 3 days he s been complaining that his belly hurts. Tonight he started crying and went to go throw up, which he did, and it smelled strongly of yeast. His throw up from a week ago did not smell that way. What could that be?" -243651,Feel unmotivated and have weak emotions. No negative or sad thoughts. Cure for symptoms?,"Hi there ~ Tic disorders are common and respond to small doses of antipsychotics like risperidone. Please consult a psychiatrist before you get on these medications. I hope this helped. Anti anxiety measures, yoga, dhyana, pranayama, asanas, regular physical exercise are all useful. I hope this helps. Take care and have a great day ! ","Hi, I have a forehead and eye voluntary tick for over 40 years, it comes and goes. it gets worse when I am tired or I am in unfamiliar company. I am conscious of my eyelashes tangling together and I grimace to release it, resulting in obsessive compulsive disorder . I would love to have this problem resolved. I had relief from this with acupunture, but it comes back again, Paul" -62017,Suggest treatment for sickness which is causing nausea,"Hi dear, Thanks for choosing Healthcare magic.High ESR is not specific test to any disease, it occurs due to an underlying inflammation, that can be in anywhere in the body due to many factors such as infection (cold infection, tuberculosis or any kind of infection), arthritis, thyroid dysfunctions, tumors and the list continues. Therefore, when doctors see high ESR they consider running other tests to find out the underlying condition.I highly doubt your symptoms are related to your previous Rubella infection, rubella infection subsides with in 14 days, there are some women who reported joint pains that continued for almost a month, its unusual to see the symptoms of joint pain or body ache continue more than that.Follow my advice below.1.Do you have any kind of infections at the moment? for example sore throat, pharyngitis, flu? etc. if so then your high ESR level would be just because of that, so wait for at least a month and redo blood test to check ESR level, if it's still high while you are not experiencing in infection symptoms then visit Doctor to do more tests.2.If you currently have no any sign of infection such as above mentioned then visit a doctor now, so that they can run appropriate tests to check for any underlying diseases.I hope this helped.If you have more questions don't hesitate to ask.Wish you all the best ","Thank you very much, i just would like to know what s the implication of having an ESR of 49 mm/hr. By the way i am a woman and i was infected with Rubella virus last November 17, 2015, i suffered severe pains in my almost my whole body but until now i still have the symptoms-pains of muscles, bones, and joints. What do you think i am suffering now? Am i suffering the complications of rubella virus or i have other illnesses that made my ESR high. Thanks again." -67314,Suggest treatment for recurrent fever,"Thanks for asking in Healthcaremagic ForumIn short: Your immune system is struggling, visit a doctor for more investigationsExplanation: You told that you had herpes and was treated for that. Now you are having red testicles, I think you have superficial infection as your doctor has prescribed cream for that. You are also taking treatment for oral thrush. So in my opinion you are having opportunistic infection so, dont wait get yourself checked for HIV/Any other diseases which decreases your immunity. Good luck. ",Hi i have had herpes /coldsores on my mouth before and had it treated now i have red testicles and thrush on my tongue i have a cream for testicles and drops for my tongue i also have flu like symptoms now and a bad cold a few weeks ago has this come back because my immune system was weakened? -215609,Suggest treatment for severe toothache,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, Take tab oflox 200mg BD tab Nimi bd for 3-5 days.At home take lukewarm saline nad antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Take multivitamin suplements.Take care! ","I ve had a persistent mild burning in my lower throat, along with dry mouth, and lump-in-the throat feeling. It causes a mild feeling of nausea from time to time. I was diagnosed with GERD; however, I am apprehensive about continuing to take my medication since my husband and I are trying to get pregnant. What should I take?" -155534,Suggest remedy for painful ribcage after getting hurt on ribcage while leaning,"Hello, What it appears to me is that you are a professional typewriter or maybe your job demands typing work a lot. This kind of pain arises due to overuse of the Forearm muscle for typing and which leads to fatigue. There may be even a chance of the nerve entrapment in the cervical region due to which the possible ability of the muscle reduces and fatigue sets in faster. But we can only confirm this with physical examination and if required an MRI scan. You try some Basic forearm muscle strengthening exercises and also some stretching exercises of the Forearm muscles to overall improve the functionality of the muscles. Rest assured, you will be fine if you follow these guidelines in about 2-3 weeks of time. Please note that if your job demands more of the physical work with a keyboard then follow these exercises regularly to avoid future injuries. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","I have pain in my forearm when straightening and also when leaning on it, for example now while typing it hurts. The most pain is when I try to straighten though. I haven t been doing anything out of the ordinary lately and this has been ongoing for over 1 week now and appears to be getting worse." -48595,Could right ventricle tachycardia in a child be a matter of concern?,"Hi, The abnormal heart rate of such kind you are mentioning could be an arrhythmia. The interrogation of pacemaker will detect what kind of arrhythmia you have. As you are already on a pacemaker, you should be started on an antiarrhythmic drug (amiodarone or a beta blocker) which will control your arrhythmia. Exact treatment can only be started after seeing the ECG at the time of these arrhythmias. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist ","I have uneven heart beat that is lasts for hours and days on end. The heart beats normally for a few beats have a strong beat, halt for a longer period then resumes for a few beats then the same cycle repeats. I do not experience dizziness with this. I take Fosinopril ( 20 mg) and Amlopidine ( 5 mg). I have had this often on for a few years, then they seem to subside substantially once I was put on fosinpril. They used to increase substantially if I consume alcohol. In this case I wake up in the middle of the night with these symptoms and las for a few hours. I have stopped drinking completely for the last few years. But now I have them every day for hours. , Two weeks ago my doctor installed for me an on demand, two lead pacemaker for bradycardia. These uneven heart beats increase substantially even though interrogation of the pacemaker show an overall use of around 5 %. What should i" -166926,How to treat a leg lump caused by injury?,"Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.The swelling in the toe can be because of any trauma or nail bed infection or insect bite. Nothing to be panic, consult a general physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(If you are not allergic).I hope i have answered your query. Take care. ","Hi. I have a question. our 13 yr old son has a swollen right big toe. He does not remember jamming it, or hurting it. It s swollen and red. The nail is not discolored and has no other pain with his feet. I checked for holes, puncture wounds. None to be seen. What else can I check?" -101833,How can minimal PTB with pneumonia be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Certain infections need to be ruled out. The formation of calcified granulomas in the lungs is often due to infections. These can be due to tuberculosis (TB), fungal infections, such as histoplasmosis or aspergillosis and parasitic infection such as schistosomiasis.It may be due to reactivation of some old infection. Sometimes, it may also occur due to noninfectious causes such as sarcoidosis and Wegener granulomatosis.You should consult your doctor for proper evaluation and certain lab tests to determine what has caused the granulomas to form. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ",I was diagnosed with calcified granulomatus disease of left lower lobe by xray many years ago. No medical comments from any medical person since. No experiencing dull ache acute pain in that area as well as pain in breathing. Should i be concerned? -138863,Suggest treatment for soreness and pain in the lower back,"Dear Madam,first of all thank you for your consultation.I have read your problems carefully.it seems that you have this chronic pain for a long time. it is good to know that you dont want to take narcotics anymore.for endometriosis which often causes back pain there are some classical drug regimens that should taken under the suggestion of a gynaecologist.apart from that you should do some exercise in the back region like back muscle strenthening exercise in home on regular basis.I sincerely believe it will help you to feel less pain and decrease the need for taking narcotics.I hope your health will improve a lot in near future.thank you. ","I have experienced DAILY pain, throbbing, and spasms in both my lower lumbar area as well as the thoracic upper back pain. This all started 33 years ago after the long labor of my first child, my son. Just before I was able to conceive, I was told that I had endometreosis. I took male hormone pills for nine months, and upon stopping this treatment, I became pregnant. I ve had seven laporoscopies performed during a 20 year period of time, and each time, the growth came back. I was able to conceive a 2nd child seven years in between all of the above. I also suffer from bowel spasms and have for years. Finally. my insurance has approved for an MRI for both my thoracic and lumbar area of back. My immediate issue is the fact that I have been on narcotics for most of these years, and they have essentially taken my short and some long term memories away. I am in a serious situation here. I have tried alternative methods such as acupunture, Chiropractor , deep muscle massage, injections, I have found that the muscles massages can and will bring some relief for a short period of time. I having ALWAYS said that I would never have back surgery - however, I want OFF of these narcotics for the pain issues...I believe that I can do this. Please advise!" -87221,What does the gall bladder report indicate?,"Hi there,Thanks for posting in HCM.No fatty liver does not cause hepatitis C to come back.If 6 months after the last dose of interferon your Hepatitis C RNA is undetectable, you are probably cured of the infection and fatty liver will not cause it to come back.I hope that answers your query.Regards. ","Hi, I was treated for hep c back in 2001 with interferon treatment.I no longer have the virus, now I was diagnosis with fatty liver disease is it possible that the hep virus can come back? I don t drink or smoke So Mike do I have anything to be worried about? Ok Thank You e" -177477,How to treat severe back pain due to protrusion in my spine?,"Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthitis or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine or Cinnarizine preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician).So, kindly consult your Physician/ ENT Specialist & get a complete clinical examination done.Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.There is no need to worry, you will be fine.Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status and avoid stress.And also take precautions like getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements.Wishing you a Good Health.Take care. ","Hi, for the past 4 weeks I have been having a dizzy feeling when I tilt my head back and to the left, also when I lie down I get a dizzy feeling. I do have a constant ringing in my ear that's been going on for years now. I have glaucoma, I'm on blood pressure meds, cholesterol meds, and take eye drops for the glaucoma. I feel that this dizziness is affecting my vision." -138496,Suggest medicine for severe back pain,thanks for consultation.I understood that you are worrying a lot about your back pain..and also doubt about recurrence of Cancer as you suffered earlier..I understood your anxiety....I will let you know some of the facts about back pain so that you can do better ..there are many causes for back pain.but majority are due to mechanical problems like improper working position.. excessive forward bending activities like lifting weights..and age related degerative changes...only a few cases of back pain needs mor attention and investigation..like as in your case cancer.. but even then you had cancer 20 years back . asymptomatic for such a long time.its unlikely due to cancer..more over your MRI shows normal finding.. further reducing the chances..so no need to worry at all ... please. send yours occupation details..your working position..I will suggest you further...thank you ,"I HAVE BEEN TO MY DOCTOR AND A AND E , HAD ULTRA SOUND TESTS AND MRI TO SEE WHAT IS CAUSING THE PAIN IN MY LOWER BACK AND GROIN I HAVE HAD A HYSTERECTOMY 1989 AGED 34, FOR UTURINE CANCER. I HAVE GOTTEN ALL CLEAR FOR THE RECENT TESTS EVEN BLOODS ARE CLEAR BUT IM IN SO MUCH PAIN IM NOT CONVINCED THAT I AM NOT OK. PAIN WAKES ME FROM MY SLEEP EVEN AFTER TAKING PAIN RELIEF AND STILNOCHT SLEEPING PILLS. IM VERY LOW AT MOMENT AS I FEEL SOMETHING IS BEING OVER LOOKED . ADVICE PLEASE , THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. MY LIVER FUNCTION FINE," -240074,How to cope with overbearing and non-understanding parents?,I think he is suffering from depression or some other mental health disorder. Better to convince him to consult a psychiatrist.If he is not ready call doctor to home after informing doctor about his problem by some relatives.Also take the all reports of past treatment and current going on with all investigations and medicines. After proper history and examination doctor can help surely. ,"Someone I know is talking and debating with themselves a lot! They are male, 46, a heavy smoker and previously had an angioplastiogram. They are withdrawn and it is difficult to communicate with them sometimes. I feel they don't listen. Can you help?" -61602,What causes a bacterial infection?,"hi welcome to HCMi can understand your concern.dont worry, your sore is getting heal.thank youtake care ","I've had a cold sore for 2 weeks and it was showing no signs of clearing up. I started using Nexicare. The scab fell off and I'm only left with a bump where the cold sore was. I still apply the Nexicare. Last night, the bump was barely visible. This morning though, I seen white under the bump. Is it another cold sore or is it healing?" -52017,What causes irregular heartbeat and vomiting after eating while having anxiety disorder?,"Anxiety,stress,exercise,heavy dinner, all can cause this,,you may take a concor 2.5 tab at the evening to control this... ","Hi, for the past 2 weeks ive been getting a fast heartbeat. Its worse at night & it's keeping me awake. I've been to my gp & have had bloods & ecg to rule out anaemia or thyroid prob, all tests were normal. It's settled during the day now but some nights it beats a bit too fast & i can feel it beating more. i think i may be getting anxious about it keeping me awake therefore im worrying about it. I cant seem to get it out of my mind when im trying to sleep. Thanks for your help." -116713,Will taking all the tablets together cause any side effects?,"Hello, Your symptoms are due to the side effects of Zotreme Plus slimming tablets. Try reducing the dose and if you still cannot tolerate it, it would be better to discontinue the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist ","Hi Doctor, i am taking Zotreme plus slimming capsules and i am facing very low blood pressure and i always feel dizzy and weak with non stop headache as well as going to toilet too much and feeling thirsty all the time. I did sugar test and i dont have sugar so please advise" -226994,What causes blood blisters like pimples in the scrotum?,"hellothank you for trusting HCMDear have you feeling any pain during erection??have you feeling any hard band like structures during erection??have you suffering from any systemic diseases??erection lost more than four hours is not a normal phenomenon please consult your doctor and get scan for penile blood supply and other systemic diseases like sickle cell disease,local like peroneys disease etc.. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.take care ",I'm 31 years old. A couple of months ago I started having erection without stimulation of any kind and my penis is growing and producing too much sperm. Even after the release it's still hard. i consulted a doctor and got tested. The doctor said I'm lucky and I need to release it at least four times a day. is it normal to have erection that lasts more than four hours without physical or psychological stimulation and to produce sperm 15-18ml? -234587,What could be the reason for having a rash on the head of my penis?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.If this lump comes from the anus or is attached to the verge of it, hemorrhoid is most possible reason. Itching is quite characteristic for hemorrhoids. It usually appears after a stool.Lump in perineum area can be also a sign of fistula between the skin and the rectum. In such case, lump gets painful and some discharge can appear.Other benign skin lesions like cyst or hair follicle inflammation are also possible.Please consult your doctor with this lump and the treatment depends of the diagnosis.Hope this will help.Regards. ","I am a 49 year old male. I have a red, zit like, small bump in perinium area. Can be very itchy at times especially at night. Have tried over the counter anti-fungal (jock itch) cream with no effect. No discharge, or pain. Itching is intermittant. What might this be and what is the recommended course of action?" -178363,"Feeling of fogginess, brain does not seem to respond to changes, have unclear thinking, no improvement with good sleep. What could be the cause?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms.It is difficult to ascertain the reason for rupture of arterio venous malformation (AVM). Most often, the reasons are not known and occurs at a rate of 2% per year. This means that all people would have a rupture of AVM, if they survived for fifty years or more after the diagnosis of AVM.You should continue anti epileptic drugs to prevent the recurrence of seizures.In addition, you should sleep adequately- 7 to 8 hours per night and avoid stress.I hope it helps.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist ",.can an avm leak while apersn sleeps enough to cause an .intercerbral hemmorrage after I worked 3 ten hour days that involved strenous .physical activities such as (lifting)Iwent to sleep nothing wrong with me around 9:30 pm I awoke 4 am the next morning with my left hand seized shut. then the symtoms went .away after I pried my left hand open .because I couldn t open iton its own.then at 5 am Ihad a intercerbral .hemorrage. arteriovenous malformation rupter right frontal lobe . -230469,What causes strange feeling below the scrotum?,First you need to adopt healthy lifestyles. If you are obese then you should exercise regularly. Avoid smoking n drinking. N abstain from masterbation. If your problem is mainly premature ejaculation then u shud try Master Johnson technique. It is foreplay without use of genitals. Use your hands n mouth but not your genitals.N u need to be open to your partner as well. Try these n if u still have problems then you should visit a psychiatry clinic with your partner. ,Hello Sir I am Sojib and 26 years old and also married. but I have to face some sexual problem. My semen is watery and when egaculate the amount is very less. Besides it egaculates first time within 40-50 seconds. And now I am feeling that my penis size is seemed to me smaller than my past. I have habit of musterbation. Sir I want to increase my intercourse period and want get my actual penis size that I had. Please give me some direction and suggestion. If medicine needed please tell me about these. -113257,How to cure pain on the right lower side of the rib cage?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are having UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) and URTI (Upper respiratory tract infection).UTI is caused most commonly by bacteria, while URTI by viruses.So the causes for both are different. And your symptoms like tiredness, weakness are most probably due to bacterial UTI.So for UTI start antibiotics, drink plenty of fluids, local hygiene is must.For URTI avoid oily and spicy food, warm saline gargles 5-6 times a day, antihistamines and antiinflammatory drugs. ","Sir, On time of latrine seems some white jelly type liquid comes with urine Frequently cough is coming seems it comes from my thought. Is it both type of trouble having some inter relation. I am feeling some weakness and tiredness , please suggest me. YYYY@YYYY" -26151,I have pain and hear popping noise in the labrum region. How can it be treated?,Hello. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, I strongly believe I have a slight hip labral tear which is devastating me mentally. I intend to become a professional dancer very soon as my main training is almost over. I can walk and do everything as normal but I hear pops and I have a slight vague pain which is not really bad unless I dance especially when I have to twist. I had this problem earlier this year but got rid of it with physical therapy thinking it was a regular strained hip flexor. I really need to know because all I have done in my life is dance and fitness training and could never do without it. I had a ""strained hip flexor"" earlier this year by doing a breakdance move called the windmill for a long period of time. There was no trauma and stretching it out seemed to work but now it is back and is affecting me. Can therapy cure this or will surgery or prolotherapy have to be done?" -129377,How can allergy to food items with tryptophan be managed?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No, surgeries have no impact on immune system of both. Hence surgeries can not produce allergies. Some allergies are late onset and seen typically after 40-50 years of age. This is due to change in immune system. So it is quite possible to develop new allergies after 50 years of age. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have allergy to balsam of Peru and it is found in so many products. My worse rash lasted 5months before patch test identified it. It was oranges, and when I stopped eating one every night the rash started healing. This allergy happened after several surgeries starting in2015. 4 bypass, ruptured gallbladder, paralyzed vocal cord from trying to remove stones by my throat, lost 2 of my bypass, had 3 stints to make up for 2 losses, Carotoid artery unblocked and another stink put in Nov2017. Do you think my surgeries caused this. I have always eaten oranges and tomatoes but now I have outbreaks and keep record of what I eat." -11776,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -250141,How should a heart spot with fluid be treated in a pregnancy?,"Hi.Yes, speak to a gynecologist and the doctor who prescribed you the xanax at the earliest and wean off it, and hopefully you will not need an abortion. As for lamictal, clearly getting off it increases the risk for epilepsies with again can increase the risk for congenital malformations in your child. So I think it would be best to speak to your preacribing doctor who would monitor you throughout your pregnancy if he/she chooses to continue with the lamictal through your pregnancy, but it is teratogenic ma'am.Best wishes. ",im 5 weeks pregnant im on xanex soma and oxycodone i was wondering if i could ween off xanex quickly and it not affect the baby and also switch to methadone im not sure what somas do but i heard you cant take xanex during your first trimester i am just wondering if i have to get an abortion or not i am also on lamictal and was wondering if that was approved for use during pregnancy -132752,Is asthalin inhaler recommended for Asthma?,"hello,thanks for your query .the drugs your using-allegra, atarax, avil- all are antihistamines with same action, some sedating and some non sedating. for utricaria or skin allergy start prophylactic drug like montel-lc(montelukast+ citrizine) daily one tab at bed time. for localized severe itching u can apply steroidal cream after consulting dermatalogist.all the best. take care. ",I am known allergic to sea food especially prawn and also most of the pain killer drugs - I avoid them. However for the past 15 days or so I have started developing the same skin allergy that I avoided assuming them to be some insect bite. About 12 days ago the allergy spread to the wind and food tunnel (I could feel). My physician suggested Allegra 180 once in the morning atarax 25mg in the night. After some disrupton in taking these medicines I have re-started taking them regularly for past 3 days. But today morning (after bath) I suddenly developed rashes around eyes (usual place) and it is spreading to the food tunnel despite taking allegra 180. Can I take avil 25mg now - that is after about three hours of taking allegra? Since this time allergy is not known - what should i avoid. Please help. -67406,"What to do for fever, coughing up mucus and difficulty in breathing?","Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion it is not a infection.Blood clotted on leg can cause pain, swelling itching etc.I think none of the symptoms are present in you.I advice you should rely on ultrasound report and tie your leg with stocking. Thus will help prevent further clotting and so protects you.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ",I went to the doctor and was told that I have a infection in my veins.My legs still hurt of and on.She gave me an antibiotic.I was wondering if the infection goes in both legs and do I need to go back to the doctor even though she did an ultrasound and found nothing.what are the symptoms of blood clots? -111083,What causes pain in the chest and back while breathing?,"Thanks for your question on Health care magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, in my opinion, we should rule out chronic lung infection like tuberculosis, fungal infection, pleural effusion etc. Chronic chest pain, fever and weight loss are seen in these conditions. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. Chest x ray is needed to rule out all these causes. Also get done blood reports like hemoglobin estimation, total white cell count etc. So consult doctor and discuss all these. First diagnose yourself and than start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hello I ve ben having some problems lately. When I wake up I usually feel like I have a fever, during the day time I feel pain in several different places on my body, but one specifick place that it always comes to is my chest aeria. I lose wight easy and don t gain any. Id say I eat normally but if I eat to much I end up feeling sick, but I still eat after that I don t throw up or anything like that. I also get bruises often. I m about 168cm, 50-52kg and I m 19. Oh yeah I ve been having the chest pains for about 2years if not more, but it s recent that the pain moves around. My fever have been exciting for about 1year. I also have trouble sleeping, but once I ve fallen asleep I can sleep 10-18h but sometimes I wake up after about 4h and don t get enuf sleep ( this happens rearly ) and Ive started to drool a lot more Then I use to. I haven t had any health problems when I was younger and I don t have any dessisece as far as my last doctor check up, which was about a few years ago." -82903,I got high fever & backache with protein and puss cell in urine,"Hi, Welcome to HCM. Since you have renal disorder you need to avoid NSAIDS( PAIN KILLERS). You can take only paracetamol tablets for any pain. For cold you can take a antihistaminic. Wish you good health. ",I am a 38yr old female and was diagnosed with membranous glomerulonephritis 3 weeks ago and was advised to avoid medication containing asprin and brufen. My immune system is very low at the moment and I have now got a really bad cold with sore sinuses. Which over the counter medicines am I allowed to buy and what else should I avoid without having to contact my doctor everytime I want to buy something at the pharmacy. -106147,What causes chest tightness with pain in shoulder blade with headache?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your chest pain is associated with movements. So possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 3. Avoid sudden jerky movements. 4. Sit with proper beck support. 5. Take simple painkiller like ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","It started this morning when I was waking up. Whenever I rolled over there was a very fleeting sharp pain in my chest. I had had this feeling before but it would only ever happen the once, today it was every time I moved. When I got out of bed it seemed to go away, unless I moved too suddenly or something. I'm a 17 year old female. It just seems odd. What would be the cause of this?" -127769,How to treat transverse fracture at the distal 5th metacarpal?,"HiExcessive duration of the pins has caused permanent damage to the nerve endings.These control pain, touch, sensation of the the body in different areasThese damaged nerveendings take a long time to regenerate, sometimes do not, or sometimes worsen.as such there is no specific treatment for thisConservative treatment for pain can be followed, with , multivitamin therapy for placebo.Take care. ","coul i have been nerve damage. i had 20 needles left in me neck back to feet. my therapiest went home forgot that i was in office i was left for 2 one half hr. i got up took needles out was swelled in pain for months. my dr gave me muscle relaxing pill yr later am having stiff neck and headache with some vomit. never had this before. acupunture needles left in me took 6 mo. to heal body tingle ,hot spots, pins and needle feeling, head sharp pain . hot heat tell me what those needles could have done . could i be nerve damage. am female at 56 yrs old" -213163,Suggest remedy for tooth pain,"hello and welcome to HCM forum,Thank you for posting your query here, According to the treatment being provided to you by your dentist it seems to me more like an allergic reaction . But if it does not go away after 7-10 days of treatment , kindly visit your dentist again.we might have to do some tests to rule out the exact cause.kindly follow the instructions given by your dentist.i hope this answer was useful.i wish you good healthtake care ","For over almost a year, my upper inside gum area feels raw/scalded off and on. I have been to a peridontist. He says according to xrays no real problems. He had me change toothpaste, floss and brush very gently. Use biodectin mouth wash and spray. I am still experiencing lots of problems." -239699,"What could anxiety, weight loss, severe fear and poor memory / concentration indicate?","Hi,Masturbation (hand practice) is a normal physiological process. Once a person becomes sexually mature, semen production starts which is a continuous process. A person the either has sex, or masturbates and has night falls. None of it causes any kind of problems. Masturbation doesn't lead to any physical or mental health problems. Your symptoms of tremors and getting nervous are suggestive of an underlying anxiety disorder. I would suggest that you should consult a psychiatrist for complete evaluation and initiation of treatment. Medications like paroxetine could be highly beneficial in your condition. I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes for speedy recovery. ",Hi...I have started becoming nervouse quite oftenly and my whole body starts shivering and trembling as soon as i get nervous in any activity of mine that requirs little concentration..I think it is because of hand practice...Please help me with this.I want to het rid of this as soon as i could thanks.. -105307,How should mild chest pains be treated?,"Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have gone through your concern in depth .* Recovery of chest infection depends upon the type of infection , virulence of causative organisms , host factors with type of treatment and associated co morbid conditions .* Suggestions for better outcome - Have patience , it will take time to recover , may take days , do not count hrs ( No need to rush in ER ) .- Regularly do deep breathing exercises , YOGA which will help you tremendously .- Avoid exposure to excess cold , dusty environments .- Continue current medications , balanced nutritious diet with plenty of liquids .- Avoid smoking , alcohol .- Prefer semi reclining position when doing rest .Hope this will help you for sure .Welcome for any further guidance .Regards dear . ","Hi I have a chest infection and yesterday morning I received antibiotics and a ventalin inhaler from my doctor and was told it should be pretty much gone by tomorrow morning (which is in about 14 hours) but I still feel the same as yesterday maybe more lightheaded and the pain in my chest has moved to my stomach/sides, although I am able to talk a bit more without getting short breathed, but as soon as I move I am out of breathe. Should I go back in to the doctor or will it just take another day? I am supposed to be going back to work tomorrow but I don t want to risk it if this is only going to get worse. Thanks" -116,I get bleeding from my left ear with no pain. Why?,"Hi. Most common reason for bleeding from the ear is due to trauma. There is nothing that you need to worry about as this is extremely common. Make sure you do not use earbuds as they often traumatize the ear canal or eardrum and introduce infections. Please do not use headphones or earphones as well, until it heals. Make sure you keep the ear dry, make sure no water enters the ear at any cost. For now you can apply Ciplox (Ciprofloxacin) ear drops three drops thrice a day and take tablet LCZ (Levocetirizine) 10 mg one tablet at night after meals for the next one week (this will reduce any itching). Make sure that there is no pus like discharge from the ear because in such a situation, the infection of the eardrum is more likely and will require systemic oral antibiotics. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I have blood flowing from my left ear without pain. Please help." -3381,What are the best steps to aid healing of ear perforation?,Hi. For further information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ,"Hi doctor,I have a perforated right ear for more than two years. I do not want surgery. Also antibiotics did not work. What are the best steps to be taken?" -3678,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -194260,Should Crocin DS be started for a lower temperature?,"Hello,Fever of 9th day needs investigating. It might still be viral if the kid is well when the kid's activity is good when there is no fever. But definitely needs to work up and doctors visit.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ",My 11 month old ran a fever for 4 days so i took her to the dr. he said it was a viral infection and said nothing but tylenol an motrin. we are now on day 9 and she is still running a fever should I take her back to the dr. or is a fever for 9 days normal for a viral infection? -86951,"How to treat nausea,stomach pain and blood in stool after retrieval of gall bladder?","HelloUpper abdominal pain may be due to many reasons like liver or gall bladder problem,acidity,pancreas,kidney problem etc.You may need clinical correlation and few investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,lipid profile,urine RE/ME,ultrasound of abdomen,upper GI endoscopy.Ultrasound of abdomen and upper GI endoscopy are very important in your case and it can exclude many causes.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",I have mastrubation problem doctor treating me now my neck is very itchy doctor giving me antibiotics then taximo 100 still problem is there now doctor giving me clavam 625 my chest and hands are very thin without mass my liver paining after eating i get acidity then i have to take rebicip please help me -117728,Suggest treatment for splenomegaly,"Hi.Thanks for your query.The causes of abdominal pains with nausea and lightheadedness can be :Gastroenteritis or due to hormonal changes due to IVF. The results are anyway negative hence you can undergo investigations like that for blood, urine and stool. Take a course of medicines like an antibiotic and supportive like Domperidone for nausea and others as required as per the symptoms. Consult your Gynecologist and / or the Physician for clinical evaluation and physical examination to see the exact diagnosis . ","i had ivf on 21st july 2011 & got a negative result blood & urine result. Ever since i had it done i get abdomon pain day & night feel nausea & get light headed.its been 7 weeks since my last period, i did have 2 days of bleeding just before the end of the 2 week wait after embryo transfer" -158083,"What can cause pain in the wrist, knees and fingers?","Hi, Pain killers and regular physiotherapy can help in maintaining the tone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr. Praveen Tayal ","am 22 year old female and have been experiencing neck pain for about a year. It is progressively getting worse even though I have tried different pillows, massage, chiropractic care, acupuncture, etc. I finally saw my primary doc. A few weeks ago and he prescribed me 15mg of meloxicam per day and sent me to have physical therapy twice a week for dry needling. Nothing I try is really helping and the pain just gets worse and had seemed to spread to the rest of my body. Although my main area of pain is still in my neck and shoulders, my hips have been hurting a lot lately, especially in the morning and after sitting for awhile. And I also get pain in my right hand and fingers. Other symptoms include tingling feet when I m laying down, random bouts of vertigo, bruising easily, blurring and double vision, and memory and concentration problems. I also seem to be running into stuff a lot like maybe my depth perception is off or I m just more clumsy than usual. I ve done a lot of research and I m thinking maybe fibromyalgia or even lupus. But with these new symptoms popping up I m worried it could be something neurological. I go back to my primary in a couple weeks to follow up but don t really want to wait that long for some expert input. Any help is appreciated." -102793,Is it normal to have chest pain with the start of treatment for TB?,"Hello welcome to the HealthcareMagic You can have allergic upper respiratory tract infection. Investigate with AEC from whole blood. For allergy inflammation you need to prescribe montelukast plus Fexofenedine tablet course for 7 days. Azelestin nasal spray also can be prescribed for allergic Rhinitis. Take care. Hope this will help you, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician. ",MY EsR LEVEL IS 75 i STARTED WITH SEVERE COUGH AND COLD AND SNEEZING wHEN I SAW THE DR HE said i have chest conestion and started with doxycycline and lactic acidbacillus capsules I am taking inhalatin frequently but no sputm ccomming out I have itchy throat Iam a patint with allergies for the past few years Pls advise -130328,"Could tongue burning sensation, redness and swelling be due to an allergy?",Thank you for coming on HCM.The Ayurveda has secret. Your enlightened doctor has told you there is nothing wrong. OK. We will say you not to worry.I will treat you along the lines of Pratishyay in Ayurvedic terms. The treatment may last for 16 weeks or so. It will be most economic and without any side effects.May be its not so palatable but then these herbal preparations do not contain essence or flavours or colors.If you agree we may suggest you in a phased manner. I am sure that you will be fine.May I be of any other help? ,"I ve been suffering from this choking/gagging stuff since the end of Oct 2013. Sometimes, it s so bad I can t breathe, can t inhale or exhale that is when it s the scariest. My doctor has run all kinds of tests and have not found anything. What do I do now that my doctor has decided not do any more tests?" -51287,How is a heart attack treated?,"One episode isn't cause for alarm. Keep to regular, healthy lifestyle activity like daily exercise and pursue the sensation only if it is recurrent. ",Most of the day yesterday I had fluttering in my chest. I've had this before but not for such a long period of time. I've been noticing some tingling in my hands recently also. I am 50 and my mom has heart issues. I was sitting most of the day and not anxious about anything. -230519,How to stop masturbating ?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.There are many causes of not getting erection. In my opinion you can be investigated through Doppler examination.It will tell us the cause of non erection. But in my opinion you do not have any organ related problem.Instead you have a problem in the mind. Make a thinking that you can achieve good erection. This type of thinking can cause more erection and so you can be able to penetrate and ejaculate.You can masturbate regularly, masturbation can solve half of your problem. It will give you sexual desire and so you can perform better next time.Foreplay plays good role in the erection and ejaculation. So doing this can solve more of your problem.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ",hi i wanted to ask a question im 25 years old i pre ejaculat alot and i dont know why or how to stop and when i bearly get 2 strokes and then i ejaclate then i cant get another erection after that untill the next 2 hours i used to be able to get an erection 4 times a day but now i cant what is wrong with me -18,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -91074,Suffering from Non-Alc fatty liver disease. SGOT and SGPT high. What are the side effects of heptral?,"Hello. As far as the scenario is concerned from the laboratory investigation reports which you mentioned here, there is not much to get alarmed about, since this slight variation can be due to number of different factors and even in difference of reports from different laboratory which is conducting this. Such slight variation is accounted for, since he has been ill for quite some time now. However what you need to be alarmed about is any drastic changes in blood reports, any changes in dietary intake, any progressive weight loss, any changes in skin color and any presence of fever. If any such symptoms persists, consult with your treating doctor again. Regards. ",hi i am writing from india.my husband got viral hepatitis A due to consumption of dirty water 2 months back.he was in the hospital for 1 and a half months and then discharged.his billirubin count went as high as 12.2 and when he was discharged it was 1.4.he had to travel for few days to reach home and after a week we took blood test and billirubin count increased to 2.5 and sgot was 56 and sgpt was 67.he has been taking rest and following diet control.on 26 july his count was 1.67 .t.he had to report back to duty on 28th july.today yhe blood test showed billirubin count 2.1 sgot 70 sgpt 90 .he is feeling ok .we dont know whats happening.what to do now -205046,Suggest treatment to cure excessive mucus in chest,"Hi...as of now I can say that as the dots are not bothering her, you need not worry about it. But...Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Hi, My 5 month old baby girl has tiny ""pen dot sized"" faint red spots on her hands and feet. Looks like she may have them on her chest and stomach as well. She is not fussy nor does she appear to be uncomfortable. She does not seem to have a fever either. Any idea what it could be?" -2088,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -19454,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -17026,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -191590,What causes watery and swollen eyes followed by rash under eye in infant?,"Hi dear,If he do not have fever or breathing difficulty, this probably indicates a viral respiratory infection.Ventolin contains albuterol/salbutamol, a bronchodilator that will reduce cough if there is wheezing in chest. Wheezing in infants is better treated by nebulisation, but this may not be feasible during a trip.Although ventolin can be safely given to 3m old baby in time of need, levosalbutamol will be more apt. You can give syrup Levolin(levosalbutamol 1mg/5ml) 1.5ml 3 times a day. If the cough is not disturbing, and he is active and playful, cough will subside without any medicines in 3-5 days.If develops fever or breathing difficulty, or refuses to feed, kindly take him back to doctor.Hope I have answered your queryLet me know if I can assist you furtherDr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician ","Hi Doctor My baby is on holiday in India. He is 3 months old. He has got cough and flem, we visited a paediatrician and he had prescribed for ventolim 1.5ml 3 times a day. But our Australian paediatrician has us not to take ventolin until 6months old. What is the best medication at this stage" -112292,What could chest pain with flushing of blood in head suggest?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should immediately consult cardiologist and get done1. ECG2. 2d echo3. Stress test to rule out cardiac cause (congestive heart failure-CHF). Because your symptoms like chest heaviness, swelling in both lower limbs, sweating etc are seen commonly in CHF. You are in pre menopause age too. In this age due to decrease in estrogen level,cardioprotective effect of estrogen is also decreased. So you are at higher risk of cardiac disease. So immediately consult cardiologist and rule out cardiac disease in you. And start treatment accordingly. ","I have very sharp pains in my upper thighs (both) daily. I have daily swelling in my lower legs so much that my sock indents are pronounced. I also have a heaviness in my chest. Usually, I am either Freezing or sweating profusely... Is there something I can do to relieve the burn in thighs? I am pre -menopausal too." -15981,How to treat patients having destructive behaviour and anger?,"Hi. You seem to have some severe anger issues. These type of problems are due to various psychiatric issues. It can also be due to depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. We need to have a complete assessment of your symptoms, and the provoking factors. You can manage anger by following these techniques. Have control over yourself. Start to count from one to hundred when you are in anger. Try to do relaxation exercise and deep breathing exercise. You can have counseling with your psychiatrist. You may need to take medicines depending upon the severity. ","Hi doctor, I have destructive behavior. I break things, and I kick them when I am in anger. Please suggest." -153612,What is severe glenoid chondromalcia?,"Hello, The low back pain and the neck pain that you have is related to the bulging discs. These are age-related degenerative changes of the spine and are related to poor posture and lack of adequate exercise also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I just received results of a CT Myelogram which showed disc bulges at L3-4, L4-5 and L5-S1 without significant spinal stenosis or foraminal narrowing. I have been having severe pain in my lower back and R foot. It also showed uncovertebral spurring at C3-4 with foraminal narrowing, bilateral uncovertebral spurring slightly more pronounced on the right with mild to moderate right and mild left foraminal narrowing. At C6-7 there is a diffuse osteophytic bar dorsally with bilateral uncovertebral spurring. This results in moderate right and moderately severe left foraminal narrowing at C6-7. There is also mild spinal stenosis. I am also having significant neck pain. I work as a uniformed law enforcement officer and the gun belt is extremely hard to wear.What does this mean?" -59999,How can UTI be treated?,"Hello,As per my opinion, you should not worry about it now unless the diagnosis is confirmed. So, first at all you should take an appointment with your doctor to find out if you are infected or not.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Elona Dashi ","Hi Doctor, I have one question to ask. I had sex with my ex partner last two months and he recently told me that he was tested and found out that he has chlamydia. what should I do? Am I going to be fertile? should I take as pills at the moment? Thank you. Elvyna" -3417,What is the chance of thyroid nodule being benign?,"Hi. I have seen the images. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is a larger nodule in the left lobe and a tiny one in the right lobe of thyroid. The left thyroid nodule measures 14 x 19 mm and is isoechoic and solid areas and shows peripheral vascularity with a small focus of possible cystic change within which can be cystic changes probably colloid changes. The right thyroid nodule is 4 x 4 mm and is iso to hypoechoic. It is too small to comment on vascularity. There is no calcification in the nodules. In my opinion, it is likely to be a benign condition but FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) from the larger left thyroid nodule is suggested for confirmation. Usually, 80 percent of thyroid nodules are benign. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am trying to find out what the following images show (images attached). Are there nodules? If so, how many and what size? What types of nodules do you see? What are the chances of the nodule being benign (maybe a colloid)? What characteristics do the nodules show hypo or hyperechoic, any vascularity and if so, is it peripheral or intranodular flow and any other info you can provide?" -94177,"What could sore tongue, lumps and inflamed throat indicate?","Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query lump in the earlobe of your daughter is mainly due to infection of the ear lobe or due to parotid gland swelling. I would suggest you to take a combination of Antibiotics/ antihistaminics. Apply Voltaren Gel locally.Gargles with Listerine antiseptic mouth wash. Take Tab Zincovit to fasten the healing. Give your daughter hot fomentation. Symptoms will resolve in one week. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Once a proper diagnosis have been made, start treatment accordingly.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Hi, My 4 yr old daughter has a lump on the back of her earlobe. It is very painful and when I drain it alot of pus and blood comes out. Just when I think it is gone it fills up again. What could it be? She had her ears pierced 4 months ago, but the lump is not on the piercing." -203765,Suggest treatment for cough and cold,"Many thanks for writting.actually you have 2 question one for yourself and other for your child.for yourself use tab. cialis 5mg on empty stomach 2 hrs before the act.For your child looks like to have some very sensitive nasal mucosa to certain allergen.1.use decongestant nasal spray 2.cautrization of nasal mucosa of sensitive area.3.unlikely related with cleft palate surgery,4.refer to ENT surgery for the above. ",how can i make my ejaculation longer my 07 years daughter who had cleft surgery at the age of 01year. now we have noticed that she always sneeze like she is having a cold even though she is not. why do you think she always doing that and what we can do to? -55207,Are vomiting and sweating symptoms of heart attack?,"u should probably meet a gastroentetologist, ideally u should be placed on calcium channel blockers after ballooning,but because ur experiencing difficulty in eating ur food -u should visit ur doctor for further management. ","sir, i am suffering achalasia cardia last one year. i have also done baloon dialatoin just two months back . but still i am unable to take food solid or liquid smoothly. what i have to do. where these treatment will be proper in india. Thanks Saroj Rana (Kolkata)" -239176,Suggest remedy to get rid of nervousness,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. First of all you should confirm that your problem is really due to stress and not due to some other underlying factors. Please consult a physician. If it is surely stress, next you should do is to take a vacation for 15 days. Vacation should fill your mind with joy. That may not happen in the first two days, but should happen after that. Secondly, you should learn to relax yourself while under stress. Stressors are everywhere. What is counted is how you cop with them. That is an art to be learned from experience. You will learn soon. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","i have been under a lot of stress lately and two days ago started feeling dizzy when i look down and back up again. also i feel like here is a pulling feeling on the right side of my right eye. off and on the eye feels like it is throbbing too. i am 38, female, 198 pounds and 5ft five inches." -200034,Suggest treatment for chalky stool in kids,Both look same as always a little difference matters less importance. as long as there is no pain and swelling or redness. ,One testicle much larger than the other in my 1year old? One is the size of a marble and the other the size of a plum what could be wrong? Dob 05/12/2010 have notive a difference in apperance for a couple of weeks but didn t think any thing of it until the DR. exam to day that discovered the large difference -228254,What causes whit spot at the head of the penis with pain?,HiIn most patients the cause of hydrocele is not known. It is also common to develop it on one side only or one to be bigger than the other. The decision for surgery should be made between you and your doctor. ,Sir one of my hydroceal is bigger than the other one..so is it hydroseal...doctor said it has blood veins not working properly in it..I went ultrasound n then doctor suggested surgery but have given two more test of blood n simen..can u plz tl what is the exact case..age 24 weigth 78 kg male -163628,Suggest treatment for pain and swelling in ankle,"Hi priya Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.hypermobility syndrome is usually congenital and may run in families. being at cellular level causing loose ligaments ,it leads to stress out the muscles in the joint area that causes pain. although there is no permanent cure,and u cannot keep taking tablets all the time,best option for u will be vigorous joint muscle exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscle,that will in turn prevent the ligaments being stressed. avaoid using pain killers as far as possible as it may damage your kidneys and liver. try hot fomentation,physio.Nothing to worry about.     I hope your question has been answered.If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.Thanks,Take care,God bless. ","How do I treat knee pain in both knees due to walking fast, and also an old rotator cuff injury which the MRI has shown as long arm of the bicep tendinosis? My rheumatoid specialist told me I have hypermobile joint syndrome - and that there is no cure. I am in pain in my knees and shoulders ALL the time! Please help. Priya" -210954,Suggest ways to keep away dehydration due to repeated vomiting,"Thanks for putting your query up at HealthCareMagic. I understand the cause of concern. Let me mention that the tolerated but common side effect of anti-allergics like Benadryl is sleepiness. Amoxycillin is an antibiotic and while killing the bad bugs it also eliminates the good bacteria that reside in our bowels. As a result sometimes mild diarrhoea or signs of vitamin B deficiency may occur. It can be overcome by giving curd/yogurt which contain lactobacilli. Prebiotics and probiotics (available in brand names like Vizylac, enterogermina) can also be give. Tylenol is a very safe drug. Let me tell you that these are very frequently used and safe drugs and you need not worry about serious side effects when giving these drugs. I hope that helps. Feel free to revert back with further queries if any. ","is it safe for 2 yr old to take Benadryl and amoxicillin at the same time? and also Tylenol if fevered? she has a bad cough, tight chest and runny nose.I just gave her Tylenol and Benadryl which her doc said it was fine but have to start her on her amoxicillin tonight just need to know if its ok or should I wait a bit?.." -182575,"Suffering with temporal lobe epilepsy, have shock like sensations on the neck, eye twitching, spasms in leg, taking Lamictal. Will it subside?",Hi the mri report of your brain shows leison which are commonly due to infection by cysticercosis or tuberculosis in indian population. Based of the appearance of lesion in mri sometimes its difficult to confirm the cause. If the lesion is large with more edema then tuberculosis is common. In your case the second mri shows resolution of lesion with edema seen. Its better to continue the anti TB treatment for few more months as the lesion is responding to treatment. A high quality mri after few weeks may show whether the edema has gone or any scar if lesion is seen. Wish u early recovery. ,"i am 34 years old and is suspected to have brain tuberculoma? After MRI , doctor is not sure whether this is cysteriostisis or brain tuberculoma? He has suggested to take treatement for tuberculoma for time being and do a repeat MRI afte i hvae repeat MRI afyer 10 month then MRI report resolve edema but not reduce size Dr adv continew medicin for 8 month more." -169801,What causes pain and soreness near the rib?,"Hello,I have studied your case. This is common problem in this age due to low vitamin B 12 and calcium level. I would recommend you to get your serum b12 estimation and vit d 3 level in body. if there is low value than i would recommend you following.1.Tablet Carnisure one daily.2.Tablet Pregabalin and Methylcobal daily.3. Avoid standing for long time, take some rest in between.5.Calcium and vitamin D 3 daily. I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ","I am 37 years old and feel pain in my legs that get better after massage. I usually feel tired all day even after getting good night sleep. Currently I am not taking any drug or maiden. Other info is not smoking, height 5 7 , weight 70 kg. please suggest any remedy. Thanks" -134239,"Numbness in left cheek and upper lip, red, painful bump on left eyelid, feeling hot, stuffy nose. Thoughts?","Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. I will try to explain you that how this occurs. When there was fume ( smoke ) due to reaction of bleach +harpic , it entered in your lungs through inhalation and you developed allergy . This fume was a predisposing factor , otherwise your lungs were already sensitive to allergy. Due to this allergy there develops , coughing, sneezing, tears from eyes, red eyes, nasal discharge , itching in eyes and over face. Due to these symptoms you got infection and this produces expectoration ( phlegm or pus in your words). Please don't worry , be tension free , this sort of allergy is very common . Consult a physician and take treatment , once alright ( cure) , forget , again allergy take treatment . Antihistamine + bronchodilator helps in this type of condition. If infection than take antibiotics. Good luck. Dr. HET ","Good Morning,When i was cleaning toilet,I have mixed Harpic and Bleach almost 250 Ml,It created a fume and i exposed in it,almost 3 hrs i was sneezing and coughing and felt dizziness,Now its almost one moth over,But still i am sneezing ang coughing in the morning and night time with heavily clogged nose and extreme amouunt of puss/cough comes from nose as well.Is it a disease caused by the exposure.Kindly let me know." -128290,"How to treat a large, swollen lump above Achilles following a fall?","Hi, thanks for using HCM.As you have mentioned in history about fall, Child needs to be examined for any fracture in face bones and nose examination is necessary.After a fall usually swelling and redness will increase till 2 days then starts coming down slowly. Childs needsedications to reduce pain and inflamation. As child is having swollen lips, nutrition and hydration needs to be taken care.Regards ","Hi Doctor,I am Farah.My cousin, 6 years old fell on his face yesterday by accident. It was very painful at first and his teeth were bleeding. His lips were also swollen but in the morning it got worse and there is a clot too. Please advice. Thank you." -93372,How to cure lump on the shin?,"Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.Based on your query data, In my opinion ,Dear Your baby seem to suffer from -Gastritis with food induced small Bump on forehead following ?Alcoholic Hungover. Vomiting with debility with tachy/sweating,suggests post-gastritis fluid imbalance.With no history of trauma,forehead small tender lump with swelling,leads to food induced HIves.Or it could be explained on un-noticed post-hit bump on forehead with ?alcoholic hangover.Gp doctor and Surgeon would be needed to fix these health issue with you.Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come.Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied with it.Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you out.Awaiting for any further query.Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant ",I am feeling really weak today I was vomiting yesterday all day with a high heart rate and sweating like crazy. I thought I was just hungover but I don t think that s the case. I also have a small bump on my forehead that is swollen and tender to the touch. -133632,Is it okay to use expired ventolin inhaler for bronchitis for one day?,"Hi and welcome to HCM, This is due to the side effects of Perindopril. Consult your doctor immediately. Wish you speedy recoveryThanks ","Hi, I have developed asthma symptoms for the first time with a Bronchial infection. I am on Coversyl (Perindopril). can perindopril have this affect? I usually heal quickly. I am 52;dont smoke. am being very careful and resting. I m on Amoxicillin also. Nicky" -127030,Suffering from upper and lower stomach pain ?,"Hi,thanks for query.Diarrhea since 6 weeks really needs some more investigation if routine investigation are normal.It is obvious that due to prolonged diarrhea you will have weakness due to poor oral intake,more loos of fluids.The problem that you have could be because of this.Please talk to your doctor and get diagnosed and treated,in mean time drink more liquids like fruit juice,re hydration solution ,take light diet and also take proper rest.bye. ","I have had diarrhea for 6 weeks, Severe migraines, and now for the past two days whenever I stand up I get real dizzy and shaky and fall down. Had a CBC with differential and Extensive Metabolic blood test and everything was normal including my electrolytes. What could be wrong?" -102890,Suggest treatment for bronchitis with recurring tonsilitis,Hello As you explain the history i don't think these are symptoms of a specific condition. It might be related to gastritis itself don't worry so much. Regards Dr.Jolanda ,"i m having a pain lik discomfort in my chest ,just below the nipple. its through out the day after i gt up from sleep.its kind of burning sensation in the place mentioned and on the back aswell.i have been diagnised for gastritis by doing endoscopy and was taking medication for that.symptoms like weight loss and sweating of palms also present" -56871,What causes flashing pain in chest and palpitation with PVC?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No, you should not stop the antihypertensive drug for this patient. His blood pressure is controlled with these drugs. So continue same drugs at present. He is also having Fournier 's gangrene. It is acute infection of soft tissue of body. Healing is faster if patient is having controlled blood pressure. If you are stop these drugs, patient may have rebound hypertension and this can affect healing in Fournier' s gangrene. This an also cause bleeding from stitch site. So better not to stop any drug at present. When he is cured from Fournier 's gangrene, stitches are removed then we can taper down the antihypertensive drugs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",hi im a private nurse im going to ask about my patient. my patient was hypertensive and given the medication with his cardiologist norvasc (amlodipine) 10mg together with concore (bisoprolol) 2.5mg his past blood pressure before was ranging from 130/80- 140/80mmhg he was taken the drug for one month during hospitalization. when he was discharged from the hospital about 3weeks his blood pressure decreases to 110/80-100/50-80/60mmhg as his maintaining BP and now should i still give the norvasc which is 10mg in dose or should i hold it and continue the concore which is 2.5mg? To prevent rebound hypertension for my patient. and i called up his anesthesiologist because she is going to be under a wound closure procedure for his fournier's gangrene and she told me that i should not stop giving his concore and norvasc but i know she was doubtful with her orders thats why i ask this web for the best intelegent doctors online here thankz... -155085,What causes pain in foot after injury?,"Hello, As you been taking the medicine for so long, I hope you may have not had any symptoms of cramps for now. Before stopping the medicine you need to consult the diabetologist who can do a physical examination and blood, urine routine then might decide the future of the medication. Also, a team of diabetologist will include a physiotherapist who can help you improve the metabolism and also control the blood sugar levels with exercise. Taking too much medication isn't as good as per science. We need to take control of our diabetes by - diet and exercise too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",I am a type 2 sugar patient. One year back i used to have body cramps especially in shoulders and back. Doctor advised me to take one capsule of Mega neuron OD Plus daily. I am taking the same now close to 15 months. Wants to know how long I need to continue the capsule. I feel quite okay now. -54639,Can one ride a roller coaster with heart surgery history?,"You may want to take your 2nd daily dose of Carvedilol in the mid-afternoon, like around 3 or 4 PM, instead of waiting till 7 pm. The morning dose is starting to wear off by the time you notice your BP rising, so I would suggest trying the 2nd dose earlier. Good luck. Keep us posted with what happens. ","Hi, I have hbp, I take 5mg lisinopril and 6.5 Carvedilol twice a day, my bp in the morning is low 114 70 average and stays low until around 4pm, at around 6 pm goes up to 150 90 average and stays up til I go o bed. I take my my meds at 7am and 7pm. Should I take meds differently?" -241768,"Could the extreme fatigue, depression and lethargy caused due to the overtaking of Methylprednisolone?","HiThanks for using healthcare magicVisual hallucination is mainly happened due to underline physical problem. Sometime, due to infection and electrolyte imbalance, patients go into delirium. May be, you sister has the same. In that case, maintaining electrolyte and infection is the best treatment. Better to take a psychiatrist opinion in her case.Thanks ","Hi my sister just got out of the hospital, against doctors wishes, her leg is still infected with cellulitis and she is now having hallucinations. Shes been seeing a little girl playing, an old women and man knitting and a man hiding behind the couch. Could these two things in anyway be related?" -205329,Can anyone advice how to breastfeed after my 10 month old got 4 teeths?,keep child head up while sleeping and give colimax drops 8 drops bd..and do proper burping after feeding ,"My son is 3 months old suffering from gastric pain & vomitting. Dr has presciribed Vizylac (lacto bacillus suspension), Motinorm(domeperidone) & Ondem. However during night time he suffers from vomitting & gastric pain. Due to this he remains awake till late night. kindly suggest medicine change /solution on this. Thanks, Ganesh" -65606,What causes burning at the incision site across the lower abdomen?,"Thanks for posting you query to health care magic.this is not a normal condition as haemoglobin level is very low condition called as anaemia .what investigation your clinician want to do on bone marrow please send me .As bone marrow study for histopathology will help in finding cause if there is any abnormality in cells and microbiological examination of bone marrow will guide you about infective cuase for your anaemia . in my opinion if you are still having feverish illness you should be undergone blood investigation for 1.widal test 2. culture and sensitivity so that you can rule out infective cause . further if you are having only anaemia bone marrow histology will be enough for making diagnosis. but you should take treatment for anaemia iron supplements should be taken regularly and take god nutritious dite with higher amount of green leafy veg .hope you are satisfied with my answer . feel free to communicate if any query .regards,Dr.Manish PurohitInfectious disease specialist ",my friend was recently treated for malarial fever. later she became anemic. doctors did blood tests and told hb is 5. and there is pancytopenia. they did peripheral smear. reticulocyte count was normal. coagulation test they said was normal. FDP was > 400. Doctors said they are waiting bone marrow aspiration study. Is everything alright? Please tell me -181905,"Diagnosed with epilepsy, MRI features are described in favor of mild cerebral atrophy. Suggestion?","Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Encorate chrono is a safe and effective medication for treating fits. The dose depends on the body weight- 15 to 60 mg per kg body weight. So, the dose of 200 mg twice daily (total dose per day of 400 mg) is quite low. If you still feel that the drowsiness is because of the overdosage of encorate (sodium valproate), we can do a blood test to look for its level- serum valproate level. If found high, the dose may be reduced or stopped altogether and replaced with another medicine such as phenytoin. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist ","my grand mother who is 80 years old, suffered a seizure 3 days ago, the doctor prescribed her encorate chrono 200 mg twice daily, she feels weak and drowsy, my question is, is the weakness and drowsiness because of the extra dosage, should i reduce the dosage to 100 mg each in the morning and night, considering her age." -48997,Suggest remedy for heart ailments,"Hello, Watery diarrhoea is nothing to worry because it may not be disease condition but dyspepsia may be the cause. And for other symptoms, cold sweat and other is due to depression and you already having medicine for that and even the dose of medicine is increased so just take this easy and everyone will be fine soon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Akhtarhusain, General & Family Physician ","This morning, after getting out of the shower I flatuated and watery bowels secreted from my anus. I did not think much of it, cleaned up, and went out for a cigarette. I came back inside and sat down at my computer and immediately felt horrible. I started into a cold sweat--sweating profusely. I called my dad and as soon as he answered I started dry-heaving. Any ideas as to what caused this? I m 16 years old on a daily dose of Nortriptaline(10 mg before bed) and Lexapro (10mg before bed). My doctor just upped my dosage of Lexapro from 5mg to 10mg not too long ago as well." -210847,Suggest treatment for child suffering from eczema,"Hi... the possibilities could be a n insect bite allergy...but when it is not bothering him with itching and it is increasing in size and if it is having a purplish discoloration, I would consider an injury or a bleeding disorder- I suggest - consult your pediatrician.regards - Dr. Sumanth ","My toddler had a small mosquito-bite looking bump on his eyebrow when I picked him up from his nanny s house that I didn t give a second thought to. When he woke up next day, it was about the size of a small marble. It doesn t seem to bother him. After an outside birthday party, I noticed it had swelled to about a small bouncy ball. He s napping now, any suggestions?" -71903,Is pregnancy possible while having unruptured egg follicle?,"dear Ms, the follicles are still small and not ready for ovulation . you should wait until the follicles size reaches 18-20mm . Also the endometrial thickness is still not suitable and it should reach 8 mm to be suitable for implantation and pregnancy ",hai i am taking treatment for pregrent and today is my 11 day and doctor suggest me to take follicular study and my result is right ovary : small multiple follicles left ovary : 6.9 mm endometrial thickness : 6.43 mm my question is is this is normal may i try this time for pregrent from which day i want intercouse to get pregrent -253306,What are the chances of pregnancy with BC pill and vaginal bleeding?,"deartake the steam inhalation , two to three times a day.drink lukewarm water.avoid cold water , cold drinks, preserved food.do salt water gargle.for blocked nose you can use saline dropstake care of your dietDr.Mira Butani ",Last week i took pregnancy test it came positive and my last periods started at 25 of September and i have cough and cold i went to physician he did not gave me any medicine what should i do iam not able to sleep and cough is horrible does it will stop me to become pregnant -138365,What causes constant upper right back pain with elevated liver enzyme levels?,"Hi,Thank you for posting the question.Yes,these kind of pain relief medicines are indeed very harmful for toddlers health and should be avoided.These cause adverse effects on liver and kidneys and should be avoided as far as possible.Do consult a paediatrician for alternative medicines for the patient.Thank you. ","I am curious if a pain relief for back & leg (dissolving Tablet) is harmful to a toddler. It is called Leg & Back Pain Relief with these ingredients:ACTIVE - Capsicum annuum 6X HPUS, Colocynthis 6X HPUS, Gnaphalium polycephalum 6X HPUS, Magnesia phosphorica 6X HPUS, INACTIVE INGREDIENTS- Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose. thank you" -27959,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -219799,How can my bad breath be stopped which is embarassing ?,"hi..visit your dentist... he will irrigate and clean the area with saline and antiseptic... and he will grind any sharp corner of the tooth irritating your ulcerated area... antibiotics and pain killers will be prescribed... after you got relieved from the symptoms, X-ray should be taken... in case, there is enough space for your wisdom tooth to come, it will be allowed to errupt normally or after a small procedure called operculectomy...otherwise it has to be extracted...take care.... ","my back left wisdom tooth has been coming in for over a year and i noticed a sore on the back wall on the left side of my mouth, next to tonsils.. the sore is oval shaped, looks like a hole , kind of pink/flesh colored. i went to ER and they gave me antibiotics. its been a week and i don t see it getting any smaller. the doctor said it doesn t look like cancer . eventuality they told me its a mouth ulcer and to take augmentin.. but on the discharge papers it says antibiotics don t cure mouth ulcers.. any hep.. i have always grinned my teeth when i sleep" -57052,What causes fluttering of heart?,"Hello Mary , I am Dr. Mody ,I would be precise to resolve your apprehension . There is NO fluids in the lungs . The heart size is normal As you said The is evidence of bronchiectasis. Lastly YES there is some infection , however it not very severe rather it seems to be very same as compared to your previous scan . A change in antibiotic according to culture reports may be a way forward Regards ","I am a female, age 66, who has had bronchiecstasis for about 20 years. My height is 170 cm and weight 64 kilos. I have been on antibiotics for 2 courses and had an X-ray at the beginning of the second course. Here is the result as translated from the Italian: Radiographic examination of the chest (2 pr.) The chest X-ray, performed in two orthogonal projections show, with regard to what is documented in a previous examination of 06/21/2012, a nuanced appreciable parenchymal consolidation in the basal anterior to the left. Accentuation of the drawing bronchovascular in the hilum and basal bilaterally and in particular in the basal paracardiac right, where it confirms the presence of some bronchi ectasia. (bronchiecstasis) Minute modularity, high radiopacity projecting in the apical bilaterally. The costophrenic angles are normally expandable and free from pleural effusion. Cardiac silhouette size limits. an you tell me the result in simple English - do I have a severe infection? Is my heart affected? Is there fluid in my lungs? Thank you very much. Mary Laurin" -226979,What causes inflammation and red spot in penis?,"hellothank you for trusting HCM Dear as with any sex toy or device, constriction-rings are safe if used properly. But no matter if you're using an appropriate sized ring in a safe and proper manner, you must not wear a constriction-ring any longer than 30 minutes. After a few hours of having an erection for any reason (constriction, pharmaceutical drugs or herbal products, or even just being that aroused for that long) can cause permanent and irreversible nerve and vascular damage to the penis. And I mention appropriate size because even short periods of too much constriction can cause similar damage.so dear keep in mind that constriction rings may cause damage if it is not used properly. please take advice from sexologist if you face problems while using. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.take care ","I'm in very good health, 65 years old. have had ED for about 10 years. Recently have had very frequent problems w/ maintaining erections during intercourse. My questions: are stretchy penis constrictor rings safe? I bought one and it seems to work much of the time." -167791,What causes throbbing pain in hand?,"Hello, I have studied your case.Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care. ","I have a L3-4 herniation with the vertebrae rubbing bone to bone. I also have some degenerative changes in L4-5. I suffer from some severe sciatic pain with pain running down my right buttock and thigh, anterolaterally extending down to my right foot. I have had multiple episodes of losing the feeling in my leg completely resulting in a couple severe falls. Does this situation usually end with a discectomy or fusion? I have had this for 14 years now but much significantly worse after I was rear ended with the driver going 50 and I was stopped when he hit me. Previous to that incident a couple of years ago I had two slip and fall accidents, damaging my c spine to the point that they did a fusion, which took very well." -166112,Suggest remedy for pain and swelling in foot after an accident,"hi,thanks for your querymuscle cramps occur due to imbalance between the strength of your muscle and your activity level.you should drink lots of water everyday( 10-12 glasses atleast).drink coconut water if you caneat bananas regularlyDip your legs in a bucket of hot water( temperature comfortable to you) 2-3 times a day.you can also take vitamin E capsules 2 times a day for a month hope this helpswarm regards ",I have cramps and very tight muscles in my legs. Sometimes I will wake with muscle cramps so bad in my legs that I have to have help to get out of bed to stand up. I am taking Potassium tables but lately everyday I seem to have cramps in my legs most of the day. -76232,I had left tube ruptured pregnancy and i cant conceive for this. Can i get a test tube baby ?,"Hi,Geetaji, By rupture of tube to tubal pregnancy and repair of tube might caused blockage of tube,you only had remained. So now there is no other option except test tube baby. You should go for this,by trial and trial you may get success. Do not disappointed,god is with you. ok and take care. ","My name is Geetha. when I was 13 years old(1992) I got my abdominal surgery due to twisted cyst in right tube. so there is no right ovary and tube. when I was 21 years old (2000) I got appendicitis operation. now I am 32 years old. I got married one year back. I got regular periods. I conceived in last january.the 40th day I got severe stomach pain and bleeding then I got two injections. then there was no pain for two weeks.after that I got little bit periods continously for four days then we scanned and found that it was left tube ruptured pregnancy. it was bleeding from the tube,they cut the damaged part.It was operated on Margh 7th. I got periods on march8ththen april 7th. this month It didnt come . we scanned and we found that it isnot pregnancy.and they told that there is no natural conceive for me. only by test tube baby.that too 35 will get out of 100. my question is what is percentage for me to get a test tube baby? that is any other test is there for ladies to find about there conditions to get the baby ? age 32 height 167 cm weight 61kg" -184344,What does sore right arm while on remission for left breast cancer mean?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.The cancer is a large one and therefore aggressive treatment is required after surgery. The number of lymphnodes which are cancerous is significant. The treatment she is getting is acceptable.For the side effects she should try and have a calm mind. The hair fall might be slowed by wearing ice cap or cold cap during chemotherapy. This will help the hair to be strong at the roots and prevent shedding because of treatment. Please give her high protein diet. Please do not worry. ","My wife, aged 42 is diagnosed to have invasive ductal carcinoma. Mastectomy is over. Histopathology report says that the tumour size was of 5cm* 4.5cm*4cm and 2 out of 17 lymph nodes are positive. She is undergoing chemtherapy of 4 AC + 4 Taxol. Is the protocol alright or a review is required by another oncologist ? How to minimise side effects including hair fall ?" -236968,What causes dizziness and ear pressure?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety is fear of something which may or may not be true or may or may not happen in the future. Anxiety is known to produce so many weird symptoms which has no physiological back up. They tend to be just obsessive. Such a fear is carried by everyone in the world. But everyone do know they have no control over such future events and therefore it is futile to think and worry about them. Secondly, nobody has enough time to think about it. Thirdly everyone are busy living, there is no other alternative except living properly. There is no escape in thinking what shall happen in future with the relationship. So you should leave it to fate and belief and do what ever you want to do today.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi, I am somewhat happy to find this site where i can write my feeling. I don’t know how to start. So I ll just write from my childhood till my married life now. I am 28 years old now. So, when I was a child. My mom always complained that I didn t have good grade and was a bad girl at school. She will yell at me whenever she has to meet the teacher at parents meeting day. Also, I was bullied at school, but when i told her she simply say it s because I was a bad girl that I will get bullied. I was bullied because I was too quiet and shy at school. Those I thought was my friend bullied me. During my high school, I went to a bad school, which luckily closed down, so I was transferred to a better high school. To tell you how bad it was, my somewhat friend stole my gel pens that I was collecting when I was little. They stole it in front of me and didn t want to give back to me. During art class, a student asked the teacher how to draw a dragon. At that time, I happen to wear a dragon t-shirt. The teacher told the student to look at my shirt. I felt intimidated since the student, a guy, was looking non-stop at my breast to draw a dragon. I told my mom later, she replied he was only looking at the dragon. Don’t over think . At Cegep, I helped my mom at her restaurant part-time. However, at University, i wanted to stop since it was too hard for my psychology program. I was almost failed the school. At the end of my graduation, i could never reach neither master nor doctorate degree, but manage to graduate from my bachelor degree with a average grade but not enough to go higher into master. To graduate, I had to study part-time, and continued on during summer vacation. I took me more years to graduate. If I didn’t help he at the restaurant, she would kick me out of the house. My parents, mom never really wanted to celebrate my graduation from elementary,high school,cegep nor my university. However, they still came to high school graduation and university. During high school, i told them i would really want them to go. During university, my husband (bf back then) told them that I really want their presence and he wanted to propose to me on that day. My mom also ruined my proposal day, she told me days before that he was gonna propose to me and to behave properly, My mom really like my boyfriend back then. Later on, i changed to study as paralegal, i managed to have good grade, always in between 80% to 100%. But whenever, i told her she never congratulated me. When it was not a 100%, she felt it was not a good grade. Therefore, there is no need for compliment. During my adulthood, when I found my husband, back then fiancee. She has to do a whole scene, like in movie, to stop me from being with him because he wasn t her ideal guy. She started to dislike him because he tried to help me. He told my mom that i felt neglected by her. If she could show more affection toward me. My mom took it as a offence and start to dislike him. During the planification of my wedding, I was always sad or crying. She never helped me during the planning but only complained. She didn t accept him nor my wedding but wants to be honoured as my mother during the ceremony. I wanted her during my planification, but she refused our wedding. How could i ask her opinion on something she refused.? After 3 years, i still cry for my ruined wedding. I would be envious whenever i see a mother helping her daughter preparing for her wedding. I feel guilty for this, being happy but yet jealous. I only had help from him and my friends during my wedding. Now being married and finding my job as paralegal, I finally start to find my own sense of identity. But yet she always has to complain about how i dress too office . I work at a law firm!! Whenever i buy a new clothe, i am afraid to show her. When I got a very good raise by my boss, i didn t want to tell her. Feeing it would not be enough, i didn t not ear the 25$/hour as a new paralegal. She always complained that i wasn t like before, i changed since I have a job. I find my self-identity, i started to develop my own view of things and i am more open. I only found this while i am away from her. I start to notice that i could get mad at people at times, i could tell them that i don t share their view. My friend told me that i change, i wasn t as quiet and shy as before. I noticed at work that when a coworker or even my manager made an error, i could simply nicely told them they made a error or left out some information. They would simply correct the mistake. At time, I also get praised when did something good. My mom simply has to tell me that it a way to keep you working hard. I agree some praise may be real, some praise may simply to keep up appreciated and keep working. But that simple praise made me feel worthy and it worked. I waited soo long from her that i eventually gave up. She told me that she like the previous me, that i changed. Before, i had to listen to her because I was dependant on her financially. Now, I have a job and i can live on my own. I don t have to act according to her fearing i might be left out on the street. She always complain how I look fat, but I m wearing small. I do gym everyday and like my body. I wish she could stop. Now I am so tired, that I don’t really want to meets her. I only go because i want to meet my sister and she is the only one of the family who understands and accepts me.. I only use my sister as I way to say I go visit her.Each time i see her, i always end up reminding me of unhappy things. However, I noticed that since I was deprived of motherly love as a childhood, now I have become very dependent and clingy on my husband. I placed on the affection I lacked on him. I always ask for his attention ,like a attention freak. I felt he was the only one who love me. I am afraid i will push him away. He still loves me now, but I feel i am over controlling him, always needing for this care and attention. Whenever we argue over something, I start to think no one loves me.. i am alone. Could you please help me, I dont want to live in the past.l I dont want to be burdened by my mom and be her puppet. Nor do I want to burden my husband that love me solo much. i want to be more independant. I want to live my own life the way and be myself. I also wanted to tell you that i started to gather my courage to tell her how i fee about her, but yet she never took it too seriously. Saying it was for my own good. Before i would never tell her, fearing it might cause a chaos. I am very thankful of you to take the time to read my long story. I am very at lost what to do." -28641,What are the possible options available to treat erectile dysfunction?,Hi. The following treatment options are available for erectile dysfunction. For further information consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, I have been having erectile dysfunction problem. My age is 50. I am currently taking regular high blood pressure medicine. Also, I had angioplasty last year. What are the possible treatment options available for erectile dysfunction?" -58655,What are the risks of open heart surgery?,"Dear Patient, Thank you very much for your question. According to your description you may be having a condition called Extrasystoles or premature heart beats. Premature heart beats are divided into premature atrial contractions (PACs) or premature ventricular contractions(PVCs). In most cases, PACs are benign and no need of treatment. If you have occasional PVCs and you are very healthy, no need of treatments, however, it is needed to monitor your heart function to rule out how often they occur. The only way to rule out your heart function is taking an ECG test. My recommendation for you to visit your family doctor again and explain all your complaints. Your family doctor will direct you to an ECG test , Holter monitor test( 24 hour ECG record) , Exercise ECG and blood tests to diagnose your condition. In your case, I believe holter monitor test can be very useful to make a diagnosis because it is being highly informative compared to standard ECG testing to rule out heart rhythm disorders due to its 24 hour monitoring. As you mentioned, for your neurocardiogenic syncope the underlying cause may be a heart rhythm disorder, therefore, I advice you to visit your family doctor again and do further testing which may help not only to diagnose your condition properly, but also to treat your condition correctly. If necessary only your physician will then direct you to a consultation of a Cardiologist.I hope that I answered your question.Good luck!Dr. Dinesh Nuwan Weerasinghe. MD ","why does my heart skip beats or ""flubber"" when sitting? very rarely does it happen when standing... been to my dr. and she feels it stress (I agree to a point) but its only when I am sitting. I also have been diagnosed with neurocardiogenic syncope like 12 yrs ago. So I do take a beta blocker twice a day...." -205426,"What does questionable PLC clumps, immature gran and NBRC in an infant mean?","Down syndrome with complication like CHD,mental retardation, poor growth. blood disorder, and developmental disorder will need treatment.You may consult with pediatrician and pediatric neurologist for the complain of your child. ",My daughter has Down Syndrome. She is extremely healthy. 17YO. No medications - only daily vitamins. She recently reported to me that her right hand is shaking. The slight tremors are minimal but visible. One hand only. It is bothering her in school when she tries to write. Any correlation / incidence with Down Syndrome? Would the best MD to consult with be a neurologist? -78095,Do Benadryl and Lisinopril affect kidneys?,HiThis doesn't sound to me like a kidney stone problemMore likely it signals a prostate gland infection and I'd give you a course of antibiotics ,I am 38 male and have history of kidney stones in past. In the last week I have been seeing in my urine long reddish stringy tissue type in my urine. Saw my Dr and he just did blood and urine test. He said to wait n see if it's new stones trying to pass. Does this sound right? I'm just concerned and paranoid. -94554,What causes hard red lumps on the chest?,Hi.Thanks for your query.Read and understood your history of a small rice sized hard lump behind the ear that sometimes cause 2 second sharp pain. The possibilities are:GranumolaNeurofibromaCyst on a small sensory nerveSince it is so small the ultimate treatment would be to get it excised under local anesthesia and send for histopathology examination to get a final diagnosis. Also watch for similar lumps anywhere else in the body. ,"I have a rice sized, hard bump behind my lower left ear directly behind the lower ear lobe that seemed to appear over the last 4 months and won't go away. It feels it is sometimes sending an infrequent pain down the side of my next that lasts for 2 seconds." -69463,What are ge symptoms of ringworm rashes infection?,Hello thanks for your contact to healthcare magic. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that discuss injectable drug ceftriaxone. As you have relapse from before drug go with this drug. Ideally you can also go for blood blood culture which will give you a exact diagnosis and sensitivity pattern of the drug. After that start your treatment accordingly. Continue the complete course of antibiotic to prevent relapse. If you have anything else to ask kindly contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. ,hello sir I was suffer from typhoid . I was in medi for 10 day but now after 5 month I got widal test positive 1;160. I have gastric problem with fever up n down. stool are normal but felling weak and my weight reduced to 10 kg after typhoid . what should I do . -117918,What causes pressure in lower abdomen and nausea?,"Hi.Thanks for your query. Read the history about your daughter and understood the problems. The history is quite unique. She gets the pains in the abdomen only if she sleeps on her tummy, feels sick, dizzy, and has headache too. She finds the way in the night to sleep on tummy whatever way you try to make her sleep on her sides or so. She is fine if she is not sleeping n her tummy.With careful study of the history you have provided as above and also of the treatment for acid reflux my thoughts are as follows:-It is difficult to get acid reflux in such a small age unless there is some intra-abdominal problems.-Since the pain comes only if she is sleeping on her tummy, means she has some inflammatory process in the abdomen that touches the very sensitive peritoneum in this particular position.I would suggest her the following:-First of all clinical evaluation and actual physical examination by a General or Pediatric Surgeon.-CT scan abdomen will be of tremendous help to confirm or rule out appendicitis/ Meckel's Diverticulitis, internal hernia and so on. -Routine investigations of the blood, urine and stool. Once the investigations are done, start the following treatment:-A 5-day course of an antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotic. - Medicines against intestinal worms.-Diet changes if a particular food or beverage has been causing or increasing the problems. ","Hi, I have a 14yr old daughter who for the past 2yrs has had a problem no one can seem to solve. If she falls asleep on her tummy when she wakes, she has very bad tummy ache and is sometimes sick, she feels dizzy and has a headache. No matter what we do to try and stop her being able to get onto her tummy, she always seems to find a way, she is missing quite alot of school which is worrying for both of us. She has alot of acid reflux and is on medication for this, but this problem only happens if she wakes up on her tummy, other than this she is fine. Please can you HELP!!" -32001,What is the time required to conceive with medication support?,"Hello,I have gone through the query and understood your concern. There are several factors that influence the results of infertility treatment. Firstly, the extent of deficiency, any additional factors affecting the case, response to treatment etc. Secondly, the patient compliance with the doctor and vice versa. If you get ovulation with the starting dose of Clomiphene and do not have any other adverse factor, your chances of conception are high. Overall, the success rate with this form of treatment over the course of six months using stepped up doses to induce ovulation, is 30-40 percent. Hope you find this information helpful. Take care. ",my period is due on 6th of july and we are trying to concieve from last 8 months ..No luck...now m going to start with fertyl 50mg tablet frm this month..Can u plz tell me how much time does it takes to concieve with this medicine..My age is 23 yrs and weight 45 kgs -252529,What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the candidial infection or thrush is the most common infection in pregnancy.Candid V6 vaginal tablets can be taken and they are effective.Candid dusting powder is also effective for itching over the vulva.But in a few woman the recurrence of infection might be the problem.Dont worry.It will subside spontaneously.As there was jelly like discharge it might be mostly vaginal discharge.If you dont have any pain abdomen,backache nothing to worry otherwise you might have to see your doctor once.Best regards.... ","hi doc, I am 24 weeks pregnant and suffer from recurrent thrush which I have kind of learnt to live with. Today, while washing my private parts, something chunky and jelly like came out of me along with the thrush discharge. I am really scared. what could that be?" -228777,Will non reactive semen in blood test cause problems in future?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, with the right diagnosis and right drugs it will be eradicates very soon and if it is not the infection then it may takes some time for cure, better to use anti-inflammatory drug too and best would be Tab Ibuprofen 400 mg three times in day hope this information helps. ",I was given septra ds to clear up what was diagnosed as folliculitus in my pubic area. I wash multiple times a day and apply warm compress. I also apply triple antibiotic ointment. I have two small bumps on the shaft of my penis now. And im waiting for the rest to clear. I am on day 4 of 5 of the antibiotic and week two of the rash/pimple like bumps. whay else should I do and how long til it should clear. -46819,Reddish mark on the calf. Itching and tinging. Shingles?,HiMost drug reactions cont inue to exist once the drug is still bioavailable in blood. So it deppends on the elimination pathern of the drug whether it is urinary or hepatic . So there is a great need to verify the liver and kidneys for good function at the same time we can propose corticotherapy.Thanks ,my dad is suffering from severe skin allergy symptomised by layers of skin coming out and patches all over body....doctors say it is the side effect of consuming mesocol which he was doing since past 3 months for his collitis.how to cure it? he has consulted doctor but it is taking too long to cure ...plz prescribe medication -178747,"Severe cold with shudders on sleeping, history of neuro problem resulting in limped walk. Does this indicate ALS symptom?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms and also the MRI brain and EEG findings.First of all, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about these findings, and you would respond to treatment.You would need to be started on anti-epileptic medications such as oxcarbazepine tablets to control the seizures.The lesion on the MRI needs to be studied in detail to determine its nature. Most often it may be due to an infection such as tapeworm. If possible, please upload the MRI brain report.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ",Hi I have been having seizer like symptoms and black outs for about 6 months now my doctors have sent me for eegs they have both come back abnormal and now my mri has come back with a lesion on the front left temporal region i don t no what to think its about 8mm -90098,High bilirubin levels. What does it mean? Severe weight loss,"Hello,You have to remember one thing that if you don't quit alcohol,no matter what medicine you take is going to be irrelevant.Alcohlic fatty liver and high liver enzymes would become normal only after quitting alcohol completely.Once you quit alcohol,there may not be even any need for any medication.Once you quit alcohol,just do...Healthy eating and regular exercises.Thanks ","Dr. I am a Alchoholic fatty liver patient, My SGOT, SGPT counting ratio is 56 to 60I had taken Heptral 400mg for a two months course, then stoped,. Now the problem is when I use to drink liquer(once in two week) getting pain on the right side of the ribs. Shall I take Udiplus or I have to continue Heptral 400mg, Pls. awaiting for your advise" -156954,What causes dark discolouration and blisters on the legs while treating neuropathy?,"Hi, This is possibly a slipped disc at the level of the neck causing spasms, pain and hyperesthesia. The diagnosis can be established by MRI of the neck. Treatment is generally painkiller, muscle relaxants and neck exercises. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon ","I strained my muscle in my left shoulder back area around 2 months ago . I still have issues with it . When it spasms up I have limited mobility in my neck (can t turn all the way to the left) and the inner lining of my left arm gets very sensitive and I can t even lift anything with it. The pain just radiates up my neck , in the shoulder area and down my aim. Is this more than a muscle strain ?" -190690,Have non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Spread to bone marrow and spleen. Can this be known by a blood test or ultrasound?,it is better you should take MRI brain scan ,"Hey i have been suffering with anxiety for a long time my eyes started to become strained by the light i would get a stiff neck and feel a little nauseous it worsens in front of the tv and bright light. My docter checked my eyes and sent me to the opticians who gave me glasses and said my eyes werent working great together. Lately it has been mainly in one eye pressure and my pupils vary from each other sometimes one looks bigger. I also have been having weakness in one leg and pressure in my foot but this comes and goes. Im worried its a brain tumor , but as my step dad died of cancer this year could i be building all these symptoms up in my head out of worry, im terrified and self diagnose daily?? i want to get tests but the doctor has always diagnosed it as anxiety." -62246,What is causing foul smelling red bumps on my chest?,"Hi and thanks for being part of our virtual clinic! I understand your concern can give you some advice:1. Skin boils are caused by bacteria. Whether from infection or from a clogged hair follicle, they can occur anywhere on the body and are usually painful2. Within a day or two, the bump or bumps begin to fill with pus. Boils continue to grow over several days or weeks, with more and more pus accumulating inside. 3. Boils can appear almost anywhere on the skin. They occur more often on hairy parts of the body, where the infection may begin in a hair follicle.4. Poor hygiene and poor general health are risk factors for skin boils. People with diabetes, which can interfere with the body's ability to fight infection, or with other immune-suppressing conditions, are also at risk. Skin problems like acne or eczema can make it easier for the bacteria to get in.5. Keep the area clean, but don't scrub or pick at it. Doing so can make the infection worse. A home treatment that may help is a warm compress. Warm compresses may help the boil rupture more quickly. To make a compress, soak a washcloth in warm (not boiling) water and place it over the boil. 6. You can use Bactroban cream and ointment both contain the active ingredient mupirocin, which is an antibacterial medicineIn case of getting worse, contact your doctor and write us againAll the best! ","I have two small holes in the right pit of my arm. In March, there was a red bump and one small hole, which was leaking puss, on the pit of my right arm. I rushed to my doctor in search of some help. He prescribed to me an antibiotic and anointment. Both ones healed, except for the occasional leakage from the one small hole. Yesterday, however, I noticed that there was ANOTHER hole on the SAME armpit! Both holes are leaking a yellowy puss! I am freaking out, and have no time to see a doctor due to finals. What could this be?" -49022,What causes sudden fluctuation in blood pressure?,"Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that these changes in the heart, in peripheral resistance and kidneys, are related to chronic high blood pressure values. For this reason, if these high blood pressure values persist, despite reducing salt intake, I would recommend starting anti-hypertensive therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","A 5 6 , 210 lb., 64-year-old male business executive had a physical exam prior to his retirement from corporate work. His blood pressure was 180/115 on three separate days. Further examination showed normal to low plasma renin activity, elevated total peripheral resistance (TPR), cardiac output (CO) of 7.2 L/min, x-ray evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy, retinal hemorrhages, and mild polyuria. Recommended therapy was weight reduction to his ideal level, a low-salt diet (" -83825,"Suggest treatment for loose motion,polyp in gallbladder and hypertension","Hi there,There is a chance you've damaged your liver, but seeing that you're feeling better, it's unlikely that you've caused any acute liver failure, in which case you'd still be feeling sick and not feeling better. Long term damage is called cirrhosis, and you may have caused some cirrhotic changes to your liver. You could have put yourself into acute liver failure - which could have cost you your life. It seems like this did not happen, and you're fortunate. I'd have your liver enzymes checked, and get a liver ultrasound to see how health your liver is. I think overall, you'll likely be ok, but you can get a baseline to see how healthy (or unhealthy) your liver is. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions. ","Hi there. I've been going through a divorce the past couple weeks. When everything starting going downhill a few weeks back I took 6 Extra Strength Tylenol PM and drank an entire bottle of Champagne (it was all that was in the house) 4 or 5 days later I did the same thing but took closer to 10 Extra Strength Tylenol PM. I was in so much pain I just wanted to go to sleep and not wake up. Anyways, I'm an extremely healthy individual. I am 5ft 7in and 135lbs. I had some blood work done before all this happened and my liver was extremely healthy. I only drink socially (3 beers max) 2 or 3 times a month. Both times I took the pills and champagne I experienced extreme fatigue, difficulty talking and standing up. The fatigue and slurred speech lasted into the next day; I only had difficulty standing the night I took the pills. Aside from having slightly more sensitivity to cold, I'm currently feeling strong, I run frequently, eat a normal diet; I'm more or less feeling myself again. I'm wondering if I should get some more lab work done to see if I've seriously harmed my liver. What would you say is the likelihood that I damaged my liver, and do you think it will recover from this? Thank you." -194850,What does this stool test result indicate?,"Hi.... PLEASE DO NOT GIVE AN ANTIBIOTIC LIKE PECEF without proper evaluation.I will explain you how a viral illness behaves so that you can be more confident.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Regards - Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ","Hello. My two year daughter is suffering from high fever. I have given her medicines since yesterday Rapitus 2.5 ml for cough, Sinarest 2.5 ml for cold, P 120 5 ml for fever but fever has not come in control so am staring today with Pecef 50 as usually when ever she has high fever, doctors here recommend Pecef 50. So kindly guide if I m on right treatment path?" -214425,What causes deep red circle at the tip of the tongue?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.As far as I understand, there is no blue light that makes teeth white. There is an ultraviolet light that is used to cure(make set) the tooth colour filling material(composites). If the decay is too deep approximating pulp, then we caanot give this material. Because this material causes irritation to the pulp and result in pain. Consult a endodontist and get aradiograph done and after that we can plan what material can be given.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ",hi doctor am a female and i want to ask u about Rapid white Blue light tooth whitening system it it good for the teeth or bad because some of people said that it herts the teeth some of them said that its good so am littel bit confused and i need an answer :) thanks all -173845,Why did I feel the world spinning around and lost my balance?,"Hello.I am Dr Mittal.There are three parts to your query which you seem to want to know about- heart problems, thyroid and vertigo.I will try to answer them one by one.1. Ideally you need to be more specific about the exact heart problems that are present. If there is a family history of heart problems, where you are considering heart attacks, yes she may be at risk. However, if she takes good care of herself, she need not necessarily have a attack herself.2. Hypothroidism- well the blood levels certainly suggest mild hypothyroidism. It is not curable. But it is well controlled if she takes her medicines properly and regularly. The thyroid medicines are best taken on empty stomach in the morning. 3. Spinning of the head may be a positional vertigo. That is why she gets it temporarily, probably when she looks in one direction or bends her head in one direction. You will need to visit a neurologist to perform a Dix Hallpike maneuver. if the condition is confirmed, medicines can be initiated like betahistidine.I have tried to make it as simple as possible.Let us know with the results of the tests for further suggestions.Best of luck, Dr Mittal. ","My wife (41 yrs) used to get sudden chills and recently had a few incidents of spinning head for a couple of seconds. We got her tests done and had couple of factors out of range. Her ATG levels are 934 and AMA is 314. T3 and T4 are normal, however, TSH is 7.5. Lipids are normal. She has been prescribed Thyronorm 25mcg for 3 months. Is hypothyroidism curable? Also, she has a family history of heart problems. Does this add to her risk of developing heart problems even though presently her tests results are normal?" -171760,Is it normal to get cyber knife radiation for meningioma in the brain?,"Hello, These side effects may be related to both, Paxidep and Litca use. If your brother's condition was controlled correctly in lower doses, you should decrease the dose of Paxidep since the adverse effects are significant. However, it is necessary an evaluation by the Doctor who prescribed these drugs, and he can decide whether is necessary to decrease the dose or to change treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ","my brothers prescribe paxidep 12.5mg and litca 300mg we started slowly as per doctor says but yesterday increase dose paxidep 12.5 two tablet. so today he looks very sensless & we have ask to him to loud to eat, take bath etc....tell me can we again reduce the dose?" -219861,"Recurrent swollen lump in throat after tongue piercing, sore to touch, numbness in teeth. Remedy?","Dear friend.Thanks for sharing your concern.Wisdom tooth extraction takes time to heal.Here i would like to suggest you, to revisit your dentist,and get the lower wisdom tooth re examined.The cause for pain and infection is the lower wisdom tooth and not the upper one.yes, this is true that if the above tooth causes continuous pressure and irritation to the lower tissue over the tooth, than it is better to extract that tooth.so presently two things are essential to overcome pain.one is please start a course of antibiotics soon upon consultation,and secondly get the lower wisdom tooth extracted too.Hope i have explained you the cause and remedy too.Thanks.Take care. ","I went to the dentist today because the gums surrounding my partially grown in wisdom tooth (bottom left) is very inflamed, in fact, my entire lower left jaw is in pain! He said there was no sign of infection and removed the wisdom tooth directly above the offending tooth because he said it was crushing the gum flap causing it to become inflamed. He did not prescribe antibiotics and told me to continue taking 800mg of ibuprofen rinsing with warm salt water and peroxide. How long can I expect my lower jaw to remain in pain before I go back to the dentist or elsewhere? I am miserable!" -114535,Suggest remedy for withdrawal symptoms after stopping the medication,"Hi, For Deflazacort, you need steroid in general. Check metabolically RBS, fasting lipid profile, at least. For thyroxin, you need to check TSH. For gemfos, CTX and PNP (Bone turn over markers). Repeating BMD after one and half years really helps. If you have thigh pain, X-ray the thigh. For jaw pain, visiting a dental surgeon is required. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Suneel, Internal Medicine Specialist ","i am 50 yrs old and suffering ILD, hypothyroidism and osteoporosis. I am taking defnalone 3 mg, corcium-k2, mucinac 600mg, reswas, eltroxin 75mg, and gemfos 35 (weekly). Let me know the side effects of the medicines and what precautions or care should i take?" -144923,"I am having severe back pain , kindly advise me","lithotripsy is good for kidney stones, drink good amount of water. this will do. ","i have low back pain and it comes into stomach, what is the way for kidney stones?" -43405,Suggest remedy for scalp psoriasis,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicPsoriasis has a chronic course, the course being fluctuated by remissions and relapses, however there is no permanent cure for psoriasis.Treatment depends on the severity of the disease. Topical treatment is the mainstay for limited disease; widespread or extensive disease would require systemic treatment in addition to topical treatment.One reason for lack of efficacy of topical treatment is when the disease is extensive Or is spreadingTopical treatment options for psoriatic plaques includes mainly potent topical steroids ointments/lotions, either plain or in combination with salicylic acid.The ointment which you have been using contains clobetasol propionate and salicylic acid combination.Other options include Topical Vitamin D analogues like calcipotriol, calcipotriene etc in combination with or without steroids, are also effective for plaque psoriasis.However, topical therapy alone may not be sufficient for extensive disease Or spreading psoriasis. This might be a reason for lack of efficacy in your caseIn thses situations, Systemic treatment with Oral agents like methotrexate, Oral retinoids(Acitretin), Oral cyclosporin can be started in addition to topical treatmentI would suggest that you seek an appointment with a dermatologist in your region.Your dermatologist would be able to assess the severity and extent of your disease and advice accordingly.Hope this helpsRegards ","Hello Doctor,I am suffering from Plaque Psoraisis skin disease from nearly 20 years now.I have been on following medicine since then:DIPSALIC F (Salycilic Acid Ointment)But along the way now these medicines are not giving results. Please suggest some other medicines which I can replace these for.Or some other treatement that can be more effective . I have patches on my scalp,beardline, on my back." -136270,Itchy rashes on the scalp after using a hair dye. Applied cortisone and took benadryl. Swollen lymph nodes on the back of the neck. Should be concerned?,"SOME MEDICINES YOU HAVE TO NO USE SULPA,PARACETAMOL,BRUFEN,CALCIUM VITAMINS MULTI VITAMINS,DISPRIN ASPIRIN NO USE OF MUSTARD COCONUT WALNUT GROUNDNUT ALMONDS AND SOYA OILS USE OLIVE FOR APPLICATION AND EATING NO USE OF MILK AND NUT CONTAINING OINTMENTS CREAMS SOAPS SHAMPOO AVOID MILK AND DIARY FOR 3 MONTHS USE CLINDAC A GEL MORNING EVENING YOU CAN ADD MOMETASONE LITTLE AT NIGHT AFTER ONE OR 2 DAYS ","since 7years iwas having black mark around my eyes after applying so many creams and tablets the spot is permanent on my skin and at time i thougt that is going to spread on my other parts of my body also i found black spot hand and face also iam having allergy of sulphur ,burefan also can you please suggest me the right medicine iwill highly obliged to you plrase give me best skin tube and medicine" -112954,Suggest remedy for severe and persistent cough,"Rather than doing an MRI, it is feasible to do a Chest Xray so that we can visualize the bones and ribs easily. You can start a stronger pain killer like indomethacin 20mg daily twice or Naproxen 500 mg daily twice to control the pain.I was quite unaware that an emergency room visit can cost you more than an MRI, that u prefer doing the latter and not going to the ER. In India both are cheaper alternatives than procuring and insurance claim. ","I was involved in a domestic violence assault. I injured my right side but did not go to the hospital as I have no insurance. This was 10 days ago. I do not think I broke anything but I have severe pain with coughing and a very tender right side, that hurts to touch in areas. In your opinion would an xray or mri be worth the $? Or does it sound like bruised ribs? I would have to go to the emergency room, so it will cost a lot of money for me. I would avoid it if I could but the pain worries me." -247037,Suggest treatment for sharp pain under left rib cage,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be due to genital infection caused by unprotected intercourse. Do not panic. I would suggest you to take gynecologist opinion and get few tests done to evaluate the cause. I hope I have answered your question. If you have further queries always feel free to ask me. ,"hi, im Jocelan ... I guess I am experiencing cramping / pressure on my left lower side. i first noticed them about three weeks ago a week after unprotected sex with boyfriend when it started 3 weeks ago it hasn t stopped or went away i notice it everyday. i thought i was pregnant because i was 4 days late but i don t understand what my body is trying to tell me" -78022,How to treat for pain due to contracted kidney?,"Hi, the information which is available here is little bit incomplete. You mention 2 important hints- first kidney stone and itching. Itching often related with kidney failure, so a complete medical evaluation is required including renal function test. However, this problem can be seen in primary skin disease which require dermatology opinion. ","I was diagnosed with kidney stones last December. now I get itchy on buttocks, lower back, and skull. There is a visible rash. The itching stops if I take Benadryl. It also feels like tiny insects are biting. Just burning sensation but no mark on skin on my ears, legs. It s random. We also adopted a labrador last October. Thank you!" -66877,How to treat folliculitis with MRSA infections?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No tattoo never causes cramps and pain.It must be something else. Tattoo is only superficial. It never reaches to deep to cause pain.I suggest you to take paracetamol under your doctors guidance. You can apply polysporin powder under your doctors guidance.Please maintain good hygiene as it is equally important in preventing infection.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","I had a tattoo on my shoulder 5 days ago. It is not red or pussy, it is scabbing a lot. Anyway last night I started getting cramps from my shoulder to my hand. Paracetemol seemed to help. I just wondered if this is normal or a symptom of an infection. Thanks." -106756,"What causes chest infection , low blood pressure and inflammation in the rib cage?","Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Breathlessness, wheezing, hives are more suggestive of allergic asthma. And for the diagnosis of asthma, PFT (pulmonary function test) is must. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) for the treatment. Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) drug is also beneficial in your case. For constipation, drink plenty of fluids orally, eat high fiber diet, avoid oily and spicy food. Take laxative syrup if needed. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I am a 31 yr old female, 5'7"" 157lbs. I am asthmatic, well at least that is the present diagnosis. I have constant tightness in my chest and weezing. I have done alot of blood tests, an endoscopy and CT scan. The blood tests and endoscopy are all normal. CT scan is normal excpet for a 5mm calified granuloma in my right upper lung and characteristics of fatty liver. SO in addition to the chest tightness, i am now experiencing Constipation and hives. I get the hives at night and in the morning, but it disappears during the day. I have tried prune juice and an enema for the constipation but to no avail. Can you please advise as to whats wrong with me? Any ideas???????" -52952,Can Warfarin be replaced by any other better alternative medication?,"You continue with present medications,quit tobacco completely.Do regular exercise,walking or yoga.Avoid high salt diet,high fat diet. ","sir, i am from india 31 years old,taking amlodipine 5mg for the last 6 months.my father also has hypertension for the past 20 years.still my bp reading is 90-140 in some times.i dont smoke since i started medication,but chew tobocco.please suggest what medicine should i take to bring my bp to normal" -193719,How long should Atarax be taken for skin allergy?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Unless your baby is not playful and not passing stools and urine there is nothing to be worried of. I would like to tell you first that please do feed your own breast milk. unless your are having shortage of it. Babies who consume breast milk have the best immunity. Up to 6 months please only give your milk. If your baby passes so much of watery stools with mucus and blood you have to be worried. As age increases mostly the problem of passing poops and urine with cough will reduce. so its nothing to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,My baby is going to be 2 months old on February 14th . Is it normal that she wakes up every morning congested and stuffed up ? Also lately I have been having to change her diaper more frequently because when she coughs or sneezes a little bit of poop runs out .. I m breastfeeding and I formula feed her sometimes also . What are considered normal poops ? And how do I know if she is sick or has diahrrea ? Her immunizations are coming up and I need to be sure she s 100% healthy .... -168767,Suggest treatment for a blood clot in the arm,"Hello,It sounds as though you have a severe contusion to the area. Take some ibuprofen for the pain. If the pain is not decreasing on a daily basis then please see your doctor - you may need an xray.Best wishes,Dr Rawlinson ","Hi doctor a frisbee hit my distal phalanx on my thumb on my right hand. The pain was when i grabbed things and bent my thumb in certain positions, it didn t hurt when i put pressure with my finger on it but when i put pressure on the top of nail it hurt (The pain was not on my nail it was right above my nail near the joint). It was hurting for a 2 weeks during that time period we bought a thumb cast a CVS then i took it off because it stopped hurting. It didn t hurt for about 3-4 weeks, but now at times when i squeeze my thumb specifically the left part of the nail (Bottom of thumb). Sometimes it hurts sometimes it doesn t the pain hurts a on a scale to 1-10 it hurts a 4. So is it fractured? Will there be a surgery? I kind of nervous, it does not hurt that much." -255053,Should an ECP be taken after intercourse?,"Hello dearUnderstand your concernFollowing emergency contraception you can use after sex.1. I Pill: It contain high dose of progesterone. And 95 % effective in preventing the pregnancy if taken with in 24 hour after sex.So use I pill as early as possible after sex. You can also use up to 72 hour after sex. But effective will decrease from 80-85%.It should be taken orally. If you will vomit after taking pill then you have to take another dose of I pill.It also cause temporary disruption of menstrual cycle (withdrawal bleeding and delayed period up to 7 day due to hormonal imbalance)2. You can also use oral contraceptive pill (mala D, yamini, saheli, mala N)to prevent the pregnancy.Take 4 tablet as early as possible and another 4 tablet after 12 hours.You can use up to 72 hour after sex.But if 72 hour has been crossed then you have to confirm the pregnancy by USG scan if period will be delayed and should be terminated by Using Abortion pill (mifepristone plus misoprostol) under the advice of gynecologist.So no tablet needed before the sex. You can use I pill (as it is better than OCP) after sex to prevent the pregnancy. But it can not be used for regular contraception.For regular contraception, you have to take Birth control pill starting from the first day of period to 21 days of cycle, regular on same time every day.Hope this may help youBest regardsDr. Sagar ","Hi Doctors, Greetings for the Day....! I would like to participate in sex with my fiance without using any condoms. my query is what are the tablets to help her to avoid pregnancy after sex? What are the process to usage of that tablets? Have to use those tablets before sex or After sex? This is first time to me and her to participate in sex. please donot suggest condoms beacuse those wont give satisfaction. Please suggest me here and please reply me in clear and understandable language." -104428,What is the treatment for tuberculosis?,You may need to have your mask refitted if it is leaking or causing you discomfort. See your sleep doctor to have this done. ,"Diagnosed with fibromyalgia, last 3 months shortness of breath upon walking short distances, rapid heart rate, using CPAP after sleep study to help with central position sleep apnea, had tooth abscess sinus problems recently, didn't used to have problem with clap mask, but now feel like I am trying to play catch up with breathing when I wear it." -180654,"Dizziness, stomach pain, lower back pain, breathlessness. What is going on?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.The most likely condition to exclude in your case could be a partial sensory seizure.For evaluation, you would require MRI brain and EEG. Please consult a neurologist.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist ","im a 21 year old female. right before i sleep, i hear electric sounds in my head, like a current going through my brain. it only lasts a couple of seconds but its very loud. i also suffer from dizziness that only lasts a couple of seconds too. and right now, a vein on the left side of my brain started hurting me, its like a seizure that comes and goes." -135878,"Swelling and redness on left side of face above lips, spreading to eyes. Allergic reaction?","Hello, I am not sure what 'allergic reaction' your mother to the eptoin (phenytoin) requiring the drug to be stopped and starting prednisolone for the rash. Phenytoin can cause a severe drug induced systemic reaction called Drug rash, Eosinophilia, Systemic Symptoms (DRESS for short) where there is fever, big glands, skin peeling off and liver problems. Other drugs implicated in DRESS should ten be avoided. I am certain your mother did not have this...but maybe just a rash that can be itchy and known as urticaria. Prednisolone is occasionally used a last resort but antihistamines are more than effective in treating urticaria. The alternative antiepileptic is a good choice, and suggest you discuss with your Neurologist in tapering and stopping the steroids after 5 days if the diagnosis was not DRESS. I hope this was helpful. Best Wishes. ","hello doctor, my mother had a stroke last feb n later few months ago she had a seizure and strtd using eptoin .later cz of allergy doctors stopped dat and instead gave levipil plus wysolone for allergy.. today again she s havin skin allergy a little bit as earlier...so should she take wysolone now?? doctor hd asked her 2 decreas the dose n she was nw takin half a pill wysolone alternativly. so if she take a tablet today will dat be okay?/??? plzzz plz do reply." -252421,Does white greyish vaginal discharge with blood clots indicate miscarriage?,"HiI have gone through your complaint.You are three and half month pregnant withblood spotting .the pissibilities can be placenta previa,placenta is covering internal os.its imp to exclude this.go for ultrasound .asses the fetus , placenta.if placenta previa is there best is absolute bed rest to avoid further bleeding.if placenta is not related to birthcanal nothing to worry.Thank youRegardsVasundhara ","I am 3 1/2 months pregnant, and this morning, I threw up a small amount of blood (2ish Tbsp). This was right after I ate a huge meal that made me overfull, and I only threw up about a cup total. I haven t thrown up for weeks, and it was rare even with morning sickness. Any ideas what caused it?" -113335,Is shivering chest like inside tremors while having PVCs normal?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should get done repeat chest x ray to see whether1. The lesion is improving2. The lesion is static3. The lesion is worsening.In pneumonia identification of causative organism is very important , so that we can give proper antibiotics. So if your lesion is improving than no need to worry. But if it is static or worsening than get done CT Thorax and Bronchoscopy with BAL (BronchAlveolar Lavage) analysis for culture and sensitivity. By doing these we can start the specific therapy and titrate antibiotics too. ","Hi, I have had pneumonia for a number of weeks now & am on my 3rd round of antibiotics. Although I am feeling a lot better I still get very tired & am experiencing a lot of discomfort in my chest around my right arm pit. The x-ray showed the left lung was most infected. Is this something I should be concerned about or just continue to ride it out? Thanks you" -32104,Will i get pregnant if there is rupture of dominant follicle?,"Hi, I think there is a good chance of getting pregnant this cycle. Your follicle growth was good. The chance to conceive in a normal couple in one cycle is 7 percent only. So you can try like that for 3 to 6 months before undergoing any other treatments. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","hi doctor iam undergone for follicular study,after using letoval,treated for pcos,on 14th day of folliclular study- left overy was 21*19mm,on 16thday rupture of dominant foollicle sugestive of ovulation.no free fluid in pod.plz help me weather i concieve if the report is like this." -172358,What causes vertigo at night?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.You will probably need a neurological examination by a neurologist and possible some imaging films of the head and neck and some lab studies. I'd probably order an MRI of the brain and cervical spine with contrast as well as blood work after getting plain films. If nothing shows up in the films then, I might go for an EMG/NCV study which will tell us the source of the problem (i.e. either within the spinal cord above the spinal cord or below the spinal cord.). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. by contacting me at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi ",I have numbness and tingling in both my hands and forearms. This started about 6 months ago and has started to increase in frequency. It wakes me up at night and I am having trouble writing and driving because the numbness stars to get to painful unless I have my arms resting at my sides. -120914,How can abdominal and back pain be treated?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicBloating could be due to different causes. The most common causes are: (1) constipation(2)air swallowing(3)gastroesophageal reflux(4)lactose intolerance(5)celiac disease(7)due to gas producing foods such as cabbage, broccoli, turnips, beans, carbonated drinks(8)irritable bowel syndromeYou may want to consider eliminating foods that can cause increased gas production to see if this causes an improvement.If you have any symptoms of reflux, you can consider treating for this as well.Your doctor can help you determine the cause.I hope this helps ",hello. i do not know what is wrong with me. For several weeks i have had severe abdominal bloating. I saw a dr because of a bald spot on my head and she said it was alapetia. with that and the bloating i am very worried. she did a pregnancy test which showed negative. -1760,I have severe constipation with anal discharge for the past 10 days. Please help.,"Hello. From your history, it looks like severe constipation. But I would like to know a few more details so that I can confirm the diagnosis. Have you had similar episodes in the past? Do you have any abdominal distension or pain? How is your appetite? If you were to describe the stools, is it hard and dry or loose? When you say weakness, do you mean you feel tired or do you have other symptoms also like numbness over feet or hands? Do you have any fever or vomiting? Please get back with the above answers so that I can confirm the diagnosis and prescribe you the right medicine. ","Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe constipation for the past 10 days. There is also discharge and itch from the anus. I am also feeling excessive weakness after passing stools." -165665,Suggest remedy for extremely tight scalene muscles,you need to try out back strengthening exercises. apparently fibromyalgia is a muscle fibre issue. so least of medicines can workout. you need to slowly do the core strengthening and focus on endurance training. all the best ,"I m having lower back pain today. Just yesterday I had a fever of 100.8 with some chills, a headache and joint pain. I do have fibromyalgia, so I figured the joint pain is from that. It was more than usual with the pain though. I have a slight stuffed up nose. not sure if I m coming down with a cold or what." -2825,How to identify the reason for abdominal bloating?,"Hello. 1. Celiac disease (if not ruled out by a biopsy of the colon) 2. Crohn's disease 3. PUD (peptic ulcer disease). 4. Helicobacter pylori infection. 5. Gastritis. CBC (complete blood count), EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and colonoscopy. It would depend upon the endoscopy and biopsy results. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hi doctor, For the past one year or more I have been suffering from occasional severe abdominal bloating. But, for the last few months it has been all day. I have been tested for celiac disease and the result was negative. My stomach becomes so big and I cannot walk or when sit. I cannot see or cloth my legs. It feels like it is just going to burst. I have a poor appetite and anything I have eaten just comes back up. I have vomited blood on two occasions and I always feel nausea. I cannot use the toilet sometimes for days, otherwise I cannot stop going. Sometimes, at the end of urination the pain can be so sore. The pain is constant under my right rib and runs down the right side and into the middle of my front. Please help with my condition." -34644,Can i get pregnant while suffering from hypothyroidism?,"hi healthcare magic user, you can conceive provided that your TSH is normal. If I would have been your doctor I would have advised you plan for second baby because your child should have siblings. please get a TSH level done. so that I can guide you further how to plan for pregnancy. If TSH is normal then neurological , brain development of baby will be fine if properly managed in pregnancy. ",Hi doctor I m 35 yrs old and I weigh 78kg (174lbs)I have been detected with hypothyroidism n am onMedication(eltroxin 50mcg) for the last 3 monthsI have a daughter who is 8 yrs old who is absolutelyHealthy n fit. We wish to have another baby. Is it good for Me to Conceive with problems of hypothyroidism -31246,How can i get pregnant if suffering from irregular periods?,"Hello,Do your AMH. Ask your gynecologist to check your day 2 antral follicle count then do serum TSH and serum prolactin and do serial follicular study after day 2 Clomiphene with gonadotropins. Then wait until the follicle reaches 18 mm and then rupture then IUI for early results.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sheetal Agarwal ","i'm 42 years young. Been 20 years since i conceived a live birth. Ever since my last birth 20 years ago my periods been irregular. Every other month or so. not more then 60 days. i've been like this for 20 years. I've been to docters and they all say that i'm going through menapouse, how the hell, all my test came back normal. and i've been like this for 20 years. We've been trying to conceive from sept 2010. had 2 miscarragies. But, oh, i forgot after giving birth 20 years ago i took birth control pills for a year or so and after stopping the bc pills my periods stayed irregular and havy for 7 days. any recommendation any doc can give me to help us concevie and hold our babies. Thank you looking forward to your reply" -206984,What causes vomiting in a child suffering from ptosis?,"Hi...you have not mentioned the age of your kid. A patient on Latuda needs to drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while on taking Latuda. But 350 calories is not a big deal for a normally eating kid. So do not worry.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",My daughter is on 80 mg of Latuda with dinner. She has the flu right now and doesn t want to eat. I got her to eat some jello and drink ginger ale with the Latuda. I have read that she should eat 350 calories for the medicine to work correctly is this right? -244763,"Can depression cause body pain, feelings of vibration and mild faints ?","Hello, Thanks for your query. You did not mention for what your father was taking medicines and what medicines was he taking. also you need to mention about any premorbids like hypertension, diabetes, any cardiac problem since past. Importantly dont be carried away by your poverty. Life is a challenge, you can achieve many things. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available for your followup queries if any. Wishing you good health. Regards,your query. ",my father is Taking medication for the treatment and after two days become many forget and lose balance and healthy way to wear clothes after waking up from sleep -76369,How to get pregnant when my left tube is removed and right ovary is unhealthy ?,hi Hemant; The problem with your wife is that there is no ovulation as you mentioned in your report that the follicle is only 15 mm .It should go up to 20-22 mm & rupture to release the egg.Egg formation is very important because egg & sperm have to meet together to have a baby.If there is egg then only IUI is possible if it becomes necessary.Polycystic ovary can be a cause why there is no egg formation as she is on medicines but still there is no egg formed.So first the polycystic ovaries need to be treated please consult your Gynaec doctor for further management/treatment. All the Best Thanks ,"Doctor we are trying to concieve from last 20 months but not succesd. After taking ovulation induction course (letrozole 4 months and fertyl super 3 months) and done some medical tests like HSG-Normal, Semen test-normal. What could be the reason? I have done blood hormon test also like TSH ,Prolactin and others all the have normal value and we have done the test two times both results have normal value. but LH:FSH test have imbulance value like (18.21 miu/ml and fsh is 5.85 miu/ml) but it could be LH Surge because i have done these test on 13th day of my period. and secondly i have also done sonography and results tiny cystic areas are found in both overies size (3.15*2.35cms in RO) and (LO 2.69*2.33cms) Impression-Bilateral polycystic overies When she was on ovulation induction course we had done follicale study and result was some folicle 15mm was found. now doctor suggest IUI. Pls give your valuable comments. What is the problem she has? Why she is unable to get pregnent? is there is any other option except IUI? Pls explain in detail? wife age is 26" -226223,What causes a warm sensation in the scrotum of a 50-year-old?,"Hi, You have to know the difference between prostatitis like prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland; the four types are acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis, chronic (nonbacterial) prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, and asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis. Prostatitis usually does not lead to death, but prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, even though it is a slow-moving disease. In prostate malignancyay present like hematuria with urine retention, weight loss may present. Please get urine to be examined and send for culture sensitivity. Use tablet Doxycycline twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,      Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ",I was at stationed at Camp Lejeune doing the contaminated water crisis in the 70s and 80 80s I was diagnosed with urethritis prostatitis I had a drip discharge from my penis and they gave me antibiotics but it didn t solve the issue because I still continue to have the drip because I feel that these issues were caused by the contaminated water more information than bacterial infection I m in my sixties now and was diagnosed with cancer prostate cancer is it possible that that could have been the cause of my prostate cancer I still after today I still have a penile discharge -252958,What are the chances of getting pregnant after taking ipills?,"Hi,Urine pregnancy kits are very sensitive and they can detect HCG levels of as low as 25 IU. You can go for a blood test, to detect serum HCG levels if you are still unsure. These give the exact value of HCG. And can help remove any doubts you have.Usually if you are a month late, we expect a very strong positive line on the pregnancy test.Hope this helps.Regards. ",I am 31 yrs old...my period is now a month late but I have been spotting light pink for a day. I have all the symptoms of pregnancy but have taken many hpt and they have all been negative...Is it possible that I am pregnant but my levels are not hight enough to be read as a positive result yet? -122622,What should i do as i am having abdominal pain and brown discharge?,"Hello!Thank you for the query. Fluid itself does not cause the pain as abdominal cavity constantly produces it as well. Its more the shunt itself causing the pain. You should always be aware of infection which it can cause as well as adhesions around it.I suggest you to consult your surgeon and consider shunt relocation. You should also have abdominal ultrasound, CRP and blood work checked.Hope this will help.Regards. ","I have HPH and have been fitted with a shunt woith the end placed in my abedomon . I have had pain where ever the shunt ends up, Rt side Lt side. It seems that the fluid is causing the problem. The pain is like i have pulled a mussel and do not want to move. It is better in the morning. and worse at night." -17462,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -34165,Can I get pregnant after taking emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hello dearI understand your concernYou took the unwanted 722 pill with in 24 hour of sex.It is highly effective in preventing in the pregnancy (95-98% success).So it has 0-5% failure rate in your case.After taking pill, you have to wait for the next period.If next period will delay by more than 14 days then go for urine pregnancy test to confirm the pregnancy.Pill also cause earlier period and excessive bleeding can occur.You an also go for blood HCG test 10-12 days after sex as it more accurate and give positive result earlier then urine pregnancy test.One time use of unwanted 72 pill dose not cause problem in future pregnancy. But avoid repeated use as it cause menstrual irregularity, ovarian dysfunction and fertility issue.Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise.Hope this may help youContact further if follow up neededBest regardsDr. Saga ",Sir I have my period on 4the June to 8th june and had unprotected sex on 14the. . I am not sure that my bf loose inside me or not . .though I take unwanted 72 on 15th . 1 Can I be pregnant 2 How can I be sure that I am not pregnant 3 Is there any effect on my pregnancy in future -7489,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -208163,Could medication with Lamictal cause abnormal behavior?,"Hi, I am sorry for the situation your son is facing. As long as doctors prescribed diof syrup and milk of magnesia, this makes me think that your son was having diarrhea problems. If I was your caring doctor would go deeper and run further tests to determine the right cause: examination of stool for ova/parasites and culture of stool for pathological bacteria/candida and abdominal ultrasound. Meanwhile, I advise to:- consume more fluids (water mixed with ORS) to avoid dehydration- take OTC pain killers to get headache relief- take probiotics (e.g. lactobacillus) to stabilize intestinal floraWish fast recovery!Dr.Albana ",last month my son had severe stomach ache from few months doctor sugested diof syrup and milk of magnesia for 15 days.he was fine for a few days but again this month he started complaining again.he also feels dizzyness and headache at school and in bus.plz suggest -238252,Suggest treatment for mental illness with aggressive attitude,"This is a tender age of psycho-physiological changes. There are quite a many possibilities of change in attitude and lower work performance in an adolescent. Most important and worrisome are drug dependence (alcohol, smoking etc.) and mood swings (ups and downs).As a parent, you would have to be supportive and friendly towards him and at the same time give him his personal space because adolescents tend to trust their friends most in this age. Try to talk to his friends and gather information if anything is worrying him. And most importantly, never scold him.A more detailed description of his behavior would help in understanding his problem more.Thanks. ","My son is now 15.5 years old, since six months his behavior and attitude about family members became changed, and consciousness about the study also degraded. what we should do to move him in positive things, otherwise how much more time he will behave like this?" -245743,Suggest natural ways to terminate pregnancy,"**1. dark skin/ring around the waist line can be due to tight clothing around the waist, [the skin in that area becomes dark due to the friction], thus one has to determine what might be causing this skin discoloration.2. get yourself examined with relevant investigation, because appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis and diagnosis needs physician consultation. [In best Interest it will be wise to see a Dermatologist for proper evaluation and management]3. depigmenting creams containing hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin, momatosone twice a day, may offer help likewise TCA [glycolic peels], micro dermabration, laser therapy helps to give smooth and even skin.4. Potato acts as a very good bleaching agent, this would lighten the marks.5. Take two spoonful of gram flour, add a pinch of turmeric, few drops of lemon juice and make a paste with a spoonful of curd. Apply this pack regularly and you will notice drastic changes.6. Make a mixture of tomato juice and lemon juice, apply this mixture daily with a cotton ball. It lightens the skin tone and marks.PS. . take a proper guidance and follow up with a good dermatologist, get your vitamin B12 level checked, as its deficiency can cause darkening of skin. . To get proper result, you are suggested to use any cream for 3 to 4 months. You may ask for Prescription Drugs, maily: aloe vera cream, kumkumadi oil, khadira arishta,saariva assav. ","Hi Doctor I got a well-toned physique and there by my ABS are in good shape. But what bothers me is the dark ring on my waist line. Hence I think twice while wearing my swimming trunk. Request your advice in getting rid of this in a natural way, no matter if it takes time. Thanks & Regards" -43457,What is the treatment for psoriasis?,"Hi,As you said you suffer from psoriasis from long time. I would like to say you few things about psoriasis.Psoriasis is a chronic relapsing and autoimmune disease. It is a controllable disease. It is very difficult to cure totally.He may be having scaly plaques on various parts of the body,scaly lesions on the scalp. Exact cause is not known. Genetic tendency, autoimmunitity,stress,dry wheather...etc may be responsible for precipitation and exacerbation of the disease.You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment.I usually recommend cap acitretin 10 mg twice a day along with methotraxate 15 mg weekly in three devided doses 12 hourly.Folic acid may be taken if there is oral ulcers. All this may be taken for long time till good response. Blood tests may be done to monitor the treatment. You may apply mild steroid cream or calcipotriol oint. on the lesions. You may apply moisturiser to improve the skin texture. You should avoid soap bath for few weeks. And also you should avoid stress and worries as that might worsen psoriasis.You might get good result after few months treatment.I hope you got my answer.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ",i have psoraises i am tired of it i have been to dermotologist they have done nothing iam 60 since the age of 14 i am having it what is it that causes psoraisis it is not in my family and how will i be cured i will be very grateful if you could make reasearch on me i dont mind -177917,Any medication for 10 month baby suffering from nephrotic syndrome other than Omnacortil and Tor 10 ?,"HIWell come to HCMThe Fibromyalgia, Migraine, Seizures, these are more or less functional conditions unless proved some pathological changes and in my opinion you need to keep your self away from the anxiety and depression that is the best option you have because taking some psychiatric drug for this is not advisable right now, when you have way to come out of this condition, hope you could understood this. ","I have been diagnosed with fibermialga, chronic migraines, and seizures. I cant seem to get any help with pain they always want me to do therapy it just seems to aggravate my body im not able as it is to keep up with house work and my daughter what can i do" -179292,What is the treatment for meningioma in the frontal lobe of my brain?,"Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. You are 78 years female, When you sat up, had a click sound, and increased to whole head, and remain all the day. It appears to be the muscle twitch, or a anxity, or tension head ache.Some times the blood pressure may raise for no reason, or tension,or high salt diet. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to maintain a good health. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. ","I sat up in bed this morning and heard a click in the right side of my head, a cool feeling there and the pain seemed to move over my head and I have had a headache all day. I am a female, 78 yrs old and no change in my medsin two years or so. Meds for high blood pressure and depression. Thank you for your time DELLA ODOM" -255861,Experiencing delay in periods after the intake of birth control pill,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern for your grandma, if the lower limbs are having edema (pitting ) then the chances of renal problem is there this could be anything and not just the infection it all depends the over all Renal function test and scanning study, the leg might not be infected, hope this information helps you, have a nice day. ","my grandma, age 82, was on keflex for a uti , she bumped her leg, which immediately swelled, a week later the lump on her leg was still very large, fluid filled, like a huge purple blister , and the area all around is warm and red. she went to hospital and was told she had a severe infection, how can bumping her leg with no open wound become infected?" -125122,"Lower abdominal cramps after periods. Shortness of breath, back pain. Pregnant? Is it safe to take metronidazole now?","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.F. Left sided abdominal pain usually suggests, renal colic due to urinary tract infection, or kidney stones, abnormalities in desending colon, rectum, rarely pancriatitis or worms in the intestine. colon abnormalities can be confirmed by colonoscopy. I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. Wishing for a quick recovery. Best regards. ","I have had sharp stabbing pains mostly on the left side of my belly button but also sometimes on the right. I have been to see a dr as the pains have lasted for 10 days, had a CT scan yesterday to rule out appendicitis . They have tried antispasmodic drugs to rule out anything bowel related and pain killers like Motrin, Aleve do nothing. The results of the scan showed nothing but an ovarian cyst that has ruptured so they are trying to manage the pain but like I said, nothing seems to make a difference at all. Is there anything else I can look into? The pain is constant but I also get sharp pains." -202838,Is it possible to have a bath after a sunnath operation?,"DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Swallowing difficulty is the inability to swallow foods or liquids with ease. People who have a hard time swallowing may choke on their food or liquid when trying to swallow.Medical name for swallowing difficulty is dysphagia.The following can also cause trouble swallowing:dry throatallergic reactionswollen tongueswollen tonsilsesophageal reflux diseaseYou noted that once the doctor said there is nothing to worry about. If that is the case, even anxiety and obsession can be a cause for this dysphagia. I suggest you to consult a physician once again.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","11 year old daughter. Complaining that she can not swallow food. Has had the issue before but seemed to go away. She keeps trying even items like ice cream, mac & cheese that she likes but says she can t swallow them. Tonight she is even scared to swallow her own saliva. Took her a couple years ago to doctor, etc. and they check her good and didn t seem to find anything. Now it flares up again but this time she is even scared to swallow liquids." -103273,What is lung opacity?,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This is from the intestine infection through some sort of bacteria or virus which may be ingested via contaminated food or liquids .* Dizziness , chest pain is due to secondary effects of diarrhea as low blood pressure , hypovolemia , electrolyte imbalance etc .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further queries .Regards . ","I woke from sleep this morning with stomach cramping, actue diarrhea, dizziness/weakness, shaking and nausea. My pulse is 100, I tried a zofran and it's not providing relief. 2 of my 3 children have had a day of vomiting this week, however I'm currently wearing a 48 hour holter monitor and I'm unsure if this is a cardiac episode or a virus. I am not having chest pain but the dizziness/nausea worsens when I stand up." -112183,Is surgery to repair collapsed lung advisable at the age of 93?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your problem.In my opinion you are having viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) mostly. Swelling of upper lip is seen with URTI due to angioedema.It is aleergic reaction.And prompt treatment with antihistamines and oral steroids is needed.So better to consult doctor and discuss all these and start appropriate treatment.With proper treatment swelling of lip will reduce in 2-3 days. So don't worry much, just start treatment. And continue your DOTS treatment. ","Sir I am a Tuberculosis patient and under Continuation Phase of DOTS therapy and have completed 4 months of medication. When I wake up this morning I noticed my upper lip is swollen, slightly numb and has got some light dots. Also I have got cold and runny nose from last 1 day. Other symptoms are that my chest has very slight tinkling now and then. Please help" -247100,Suggest any type of home remedy for pain relief,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Alcohol may increase the sedative action of methadone. No others interaction reported between methadone and alcohol and alcohol doesn’t affect the efficacy of methadone. However daily alcohol consumption is not good especially at this age! Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain ","My 91 year old aunt was given a prescription for methadone hcl 5mg tablets for pain in her knee and hip, since replacement surgery is not an option. She was previously managing the pain with Advil. She has a half of a martini every day and wants to know if she must stop having her daily cocktail if she is going to take this medicine. Thank you." -243074,"Excessive alcohol intake, anti-social behaviour, living in past than present. Help","Hi,Do consult a Psychiatric counselor. He shall after taking your history and other details advice you how to get rid of such memories.Regards, ","HiMy name is Kush and i am 25 years old, i am having problem of repeated memories of past which comes & remains in my mind i am not able to forget the things which i can not want to remember, also the memories of my X Girl Friend who ditched me is not going away from my mind which create problem for me to forget her as i used to remember her on daily basis.kindly advice me.Thanking You !!!" -116862,Can motrin be used instead of aspirin to treat swelling due to injury?,"Hello, None of the medications you have mentioned is a blood thinner and he should not stop any of these without consulting the doctor. The medications you wrote are for thyroid problems, hypertension, high cholesterol, depression, muscle spasms (Parkinson), etc. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician ",Which of the following medications are blood thinners: Levothyroxine Cialopram Minoxidil Hydrochlorohiazide Valsartan Januvia Oxybutynin Pravastatin Sodium Bysolic Pramipexole My husband is having surgery and needs to stop taking any blood thinners. Thank You XXXX -121710,"What does sudden, sharp pain in stomach and lower back suggest?","Hi.Thanks for your query.Nothing much to worry. Worrying can increase the blood pressure and the bleeding too. This is quite a common occurrence after a forceful vomiting. The causes of such bleeding can be : a small blood vessel ruptures either in the throat or there is a small tear at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach.Both the conditions heal well. Get this confirmed by an Endoscopy and rest assured , nothing serious about it. You can have further tests of ultrasonography and blood test just in case to rule out any other serious problem. ","I had aches last night. Today I felt nauseous . I made myself vomit a little while ago. The food I ate came up. After that specks of bright blood came out, very little. I a scared I have a GI bleed. ( google is the reason). I do not have any pain. Should I be so nervous??" -52469,"What causes upper back pain, palpation and fast heart rate?",Hello AnuradhaAfter reading your question i would like to suggest you that never go with whatever comes printed on the ECG paper from the ECG machine as it a machine interpretation which most of the times is not relevant. So relax.Its advisable to consult a cardiologist personally so that he can evaluate you in a proper manner and if required can guide you in the proper direction.I Wish you good health ,"HI ..... i am Anuradha , I had a medicla checkup and it has been detecgted in my ecg report, i am having ichechemia - heart related problem - what is this and how to go about it in terms of treatment.I stay in Vasant Vihar - Thane. Kindly advice" -99511,"What does painful, small lump between breasts and sternum mean?",Welcome to Health care magic.1.You are right with your research - the most possible cause will be lymph nodal enlargement.2.And the symptoms a and location do suggest the lymph nodal enlargement.3.The lymph nodal enlargement is seen in case of localised or systemic inflammation / infection / any systemic diseases. other possible cause - vascular pathology.4.This can be definitive diagnosed with the help of ultrasound - which will help in assessing the nature and its source and extensions. Guided FNAC will gives type of cells responsible for the enlarged lymph nodes.5.Suggest to get an appointment and see your doctor and get needful investigations done. Good luck.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ,"Hi, about a month ago, I noticed a swollen lump in my groin area (probably a lymph node). It is about 1.5 cm in diameter, has not really grown or decreased in size, and is hard, fixed, and not movable. I do not have any other symptoms. I am becoming increasingly concerned, as my research suggests lymphoma. Are there any other less serious possible explanations?" -104610,Can steroids help cure chronic cough?,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query .* cough , short breath is obvious from the respiratory tract infection .* Palpitation may be from the adjacent effect on the pericardium or stress related with the infection .Hope this will help you .Regards . ","hello, I have recently been to the doctor after having 2 weeks off work with a number of colds. I was told i have a respiratory tract infection at the top of my chest (i can feel it underneath my collar bone) which has given me a cough. But now i am experiencing very frequent heart palpitations and shortness of breath almost constantly. Is that to be expected with this kind of infection?" -28951,Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?,"Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this?" -110525,What causes sharp pain in chest?,"thanks for your questionin my patients i rule out the causes of chest pain such as lung related or heart related by chest xray , ecg , and if needed an echo .causes in elderly which causes chest pain are cardiac related , neuralgic , costochondritis disscuss these points with a general physician in order to rule out the causesin case no cause is found consider talking to your physician if an analgesic and a multivitamin and a proton pump inhibitor can be prescribedthanksfeel free to ask more questions ",my grandmother has emphysema and has been complaining about one side of her ribs and going into her back feeling like they have been stretched out like an acordian. she has been in severe pain for over a year now and still her doctor cannot give her an answer or relieve the pain -148403,What does these blood test reports indicate?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding your health. you may have some infection or inflammation. No doubt your wbc count is high, but its not that high.so just be relaxed. Most probably you have some infection. just wait for your complete blood count. leukemia generally have very high count.so don't scar. Mostly it will be simple infection. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. wish you a very good health. ","i have had low pottassium for a little over a year. the last month i thought it was low again and i couldnt get it normal, that is what I thought, i finally broke down and went to doc about 5 days ago, pottasium was fine levels everything was normal, except for my wbc, it was 15.8 the doc called me back in today and redone blood work, and urine?? and we are on our way to a hemotoligist, and waiting on blood and urine test to come back,, should i be scared to death, my mother died in 2001, with acute lukecekmea my symtoms are aching all over, fatige, but cant sleep,and high wbc??" -1671,I am losing 15-20 strands of hair daily with thinning and dandruff problem. Please help.,"Hi. Hair fall can mainly be divided into two types, you can have increased shedding or thinning of hair. Increased shedding means seeing more than 50-100 hairs falling per day. Less than that is a normal hair fall cycle and usually grows back. Increased shedding can happen because of dietary deficiencies, stress, high fever, water change, harsh shampoos, dandruff. Since you are noticing patches of emptiness most likely it is thinning or male pattern baldness. This can happen due to genetics and male hormone testosterone acting on the roots. Smoking, thyroid issues, and consuming whey protein can accelerate it. By genetics, it need not necessarily mean your father or mother, it could be uncles or grandparents as well. Minoxidil is the treatment of choice for patterned balding. Also, checking up for deficiencies like serum ferritin, vitamin D, and B12 and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) will help. Photographs are needed to exactly identify if you are having patterned balding and accordingly treatment can be started. ","Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. I am losing like 15-20 hair strands on a daily basis now. For the last nine months, I am facing this problem. I never had this type of hair fall or any hair fall before. Where I stay, there was hard water, so I started using drinking water for bathing. A few months later, I got to see some less hair fall than before which is around 30 hair strands a day. So now I cannot have my previous hairstyle and I can see some small patches in my crown corner. But the thing is that I do not think my new hair is growing vigorously. I got worried when I see four to five strands in my pillow cover every morning and most importantly my hairs are thin which falls and some dandruff problems nowadays. As I got no family history in baldness, I am so anxious about this issue. Please help." -97777,"What causes a wrist lump which is raised, firm and dry?","This one is some benign tumor like condition like neurofibroma, bursa, ganglion, lipoma or sebaceous cyst! not to worry much.Please go for an FNAC test to relieve your tension.All the best and regards, ","Thank you! I felt something hard about the size of a nickel against my right shoulder bone under my skin. It moved around as I touched it and rubbed uncomfortably against my shoulder bone. It moves, so I can tell it s loose under my skin. What could it be??? Thank you, again!!!" -252801,Suggest remedy for cough during pregnancy,"Hi,A home pregnancy test can be performed 3-7 days after the missed period with a fresh early morning sample of urine. If you have not tested this way, please repeat the test after a couple of days. Also, you can get a estimation of the serum beta-hCG titres. This gives a better and an earlier confirmation as it is sensitive and specific. A trans-vaginal sonogram also can be performed a week after the missed period to know the status of the pelvic organs and if pregnant, to locate the gestation sac and the age of the pregnancy. Hope this helps. ",hello hw r u? I am 28 years old happily married trying to concieve baby & m not using any contraceptive. i want to know whether m preganant or not? i got my last cycle on 4th Sept and m regular on my periods my periods last for 28 average day but still now i hv not got my periods. I did my pregnancy test today but it shows negative. Does it means m still pregnant. -231259,How to treat penile tiny bumps?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum I do undestand your problem. Continuous moisture over there may cause fungal infection leading to rash and discomfort. So, please send details regarding anyy itching/pain/shape of lesions/any discharge for further suggestions. All the best. Mean while keep area dry and clean with anti fungal powder. ",My ride side of my nutsack(between my balls and my thigh) is very inflamed...it s warm when I touch it and it feels a bit uncomfortable to walk. And just the right side is very sweaty. It s sweating so much only on that side that my boxers are soaked what should I do -123544,What is wrong if I have abdominal pain when eating or drinking?,"Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about this recurrent belly pain and discharge. From the information you have provided, you probably have an infection that is never really treated completely(Abscess). Recurring infections often have favoring factors and one of the is a foreign body. So long as this predisposing factor is not addressed entirely, the infection would keep recurring. I will suggest that you consult with your doctor and get this condition addressed entirely to identify the favoring factors and address them. Only after doing this would you be able to confidently expect that the problem is over. It may need imaging tests to locate the infection pocket and map out the possible predisposing factors. A culture of the secretion should be strongly considered as well.This infection is certainly just below the skin and does not involve any structures in the abdomen.I hope you find this helpful. Thank you for using our services and please feel free to ask for more information if need be. I wish you the best of health.Dr. Ivo, MD. ","For about 3 years now I've been dealing with a pain in my belly button. Its not always constant. It will happen for a few weeks and the go away for awhile and come back again. While this pain is here my bully button leaks what looks like blood, pus, and some other form of a liquid that smells very awful. I was wondering if you could possibly give me a ballpark of ideas at what this could be." -254254,Is pregnancy possible while on birth control pill?,"Hello,Cerazette is a progesterone only pill. It is common to have an irregular period on this. The protection continues as long as one takes the forgotten pill within twelve hours of forgetting it. The chances of falling pregnant increase if there is a delay of more than twelve hours from when it was due to be taken. Up to two tablets can be taken together if one misses on one day. However, missing 3 tablets puts one at risk of becoming pregnant. It is recommended that one uses emergency birth control measures in such a situation. You could repeat the pregnancy test two weeks after the test that you have taken and tested negative. Or else do a blood test to check for pregnancy hormone level, if you are really worried. Emergency contraception is the other course of action if you realize you have had unprotected intercourse. It could give you 95-99% protection of pregnancy if taken with 72 hours of unprotected sex.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regard, Dr. Sabina Hussain ","i think i missed 3 cerezette pills over xhristmas, the days on pack were not matching up so i took the 3 right away that morning i realised i may have missed then and then got back on track after that. the morning i thought i missed them my partner and i had sex... i took a preg test but so far negative how long to wait to take another one? my period is not regular on my pills at all... shall we use a condom even tho i am back on track with the pills?" -70231,Suggest treatment for bronchitis,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe persisting swelling and itching is due to the inflammatory response to the bee sting.The use of anti inflammatory pain killers and anti histamines would be appropriate till you notice improvement.Examples of the pain killers are: naproxen, cataflam, ibuprofenI hope this helps ","I was stung by a bee on the side of my big toe. After a couple of days the area around my toe and top of my foot turned pink with no pain. The area is now purple and it feels bruised when i put pressure on the area and itches a little bit, but still no general pain." -178095,"What causes migraine, vomiting and vertigo after a concussion?","that is very strange and interesting. I would start with the ergonomics of each computer as ms symptoms are related to temperature and position. as I'm sure you've noticed cooler temperatures will help your symptoms. the other aspects to check would be the back support and height of the arm rests, monitor, and keyboard. most ms symptoms come from the cervical spinewhich controls limb position so changes in body positions might affect you. hope that helped ","I have MS. I cannot use any of the three computers at home as the nerves in my body start to burn and buzz. Strange as it may seem, I can use my computer in work. Needless to say this doesn't make much sense. And it didn't to my consultant. Very embarrassing. Can you help?" -228336,Could redness and itching under foreskin be due to silicon gel?,"HelloThanks for query and uploading your semen analysis report .I would summaries all the parameters like viscosity,liquefaction time reaction ,sperm count ,sperm motility and morphology of the sperms mentioned in your report are within normal range as compared WHO standards However presence of 3-6 pus cells are suggestive of infection of either seminal vesicle or Prostate and needs to be treated with antibiotics like Bactrim D.S twice daily for 4-6 weeks ..Dr.Patil. ","Hi I am 29years of age my semen analysis report is volume 2ml,color whitish,reaction alkaline,liquefaction time 35min,total sperm count 100 million/cc,rapid progressive motility 15%,sluggish motility 25%,non progressive motility 35%,immotile 25%'pus cells 3-6/HPF,RBC nill,epithelial cells 0cc/HPF. Tell me it's normal or not." -187296,Is the diagnosis of osteosarcoma in doubt?,"Hard to predict her lifespan. If morphine is helping her, best would be to continue morphine for pain relief as long as she survives along with other supportive care measures ",hi my mom is 74 years old has breast cancer spread to her lungs was told she was terminal. its been 5 months now and shes still here with no cancer treatments only morphine to control the pain she has been throwing up since e5 months but this last week keeps everything down whats going on? -237631,What causes hallucinations and increased frustration?,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicIn that case, she needs donapezil with memantine. Better to consult a physician for further management.Thanks ",My mother in law has become more forgatful in the past several months. She has become difficult to reason wtih and she is usually out of control emotionally and physically. She threatens to harm herself and others near her if she doesn t feel she gets her way. In more recent weeks we have placed her in Nusing facility separated from her husband. She wants to live with him @ home in their home alone which isn t safe for either of them. They are 92 yrs young but feeble and forgetful. She doesn t sleep well and gets up @ night trying to get out her husband is unable to handle her agitation and behaviors. The family is told this is dementia from aging. Is there a diagnosis for this and treatment? Thank You -250134,Will the small amount of Mephedrone effect fetus s development during pregnancy?,"HelloWelcome here.I do not think it is still a matter of concern. R cinex is essential and should be stopped. You will have to wait for the repeat liver test results. if abnormal, then further action would be considered. Whether to stop r cinex or start udiliv etc.Hope this helps.Thanks. ","Hi, my wife is 6 months of pregnancy and she has been taking r cinex 450/300 for last 7 months . Now her Liver function test shows some abnormal result, with some bilurubin is 1.3....Will it effect the baby? do we need to stop the r cinex or ? Physician advised to wait for 10 days and get the Liver test once again? what would be the action if at all the LFT is abnormal?" -197381,Why the baby is passing tiny stools in 15 minutes interval?,"hi, there are no contraindications for any type of food in case of abdominal tuberculosis. You can give all types of food. the food should be soft in nature. Semi solid food is preferred. Semi solid food is easy to digest. Also in tuberculosis the appetite of child increases, so the food should be more in protein and fat. in fruits, you can give banana and apple. Milk should be given two times a day. in morning you should give one cup milk with bread and butter with biscuits, in lunch time you can give roti, dal, green vegetable and in evening snack you can give banana or Apple. antenna you can give rice + vegetable + Roti, with Dal. At night time one cup of milk should be given. Take care. ","My son is 9yrs and weigh 31 kgs. he lost about3.5 kgs wt. in past 3 months. He is diaginosed for abdominal TB has Mountoux test value 17mm with disturbed values of blood reports. Dr. has started the tabs.Mecox ZH-Kid-3tabs daily. Pl. suggest the diet chart with freq.and qty. and other prevetive measures consd. his age. I shall be higly. thankful. KUSHAGAR, Delhi, India.27.3.11" -143786,Extreme abdominal and lower back pain. Hiatal repair and reflux surgery done. Suggestion?,"Hi, your husband is in mountains today, and had a fall to the back on to a tree. Now he has heartburn, chestpain, pain in the throat, and back.Difficulty in eating. It appears that there might be some swelling by the side of the oesophagus, bony or soft tissue causing the symptoms. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis, esophagoscopy or M.R.I. may reveal the fact. Thank you. ","My husband was in th mountains today and had a fall to the back. He fell straight Mack down the hill into a dead laid over tree, now he's having heartburn and pain in the chest throat and back, he also had a hard time trying to eat dinner can u please tell me what might be going on with him. I'm worried and need some answers, thanks" -177754,"Armpit pain, sensitive to touch, no numbness. Did I pinch a nerve or vein?","The symptoms described by though nonspecific can be caused by anaemia. Considering age and gender u should go for Hb level, and TSH. Don't bother at lymphocyte count. It's normal. Increase green leafy vegetable in dietHope my answer will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me. ","Hi, I'm a 17 year old girl who had her blood test recently. I'm 5'4 and around 115 pounds. My Lymphocyte count is higher by 0.04. The ideal Lymphocyte differential count is 0.25-0.33, mine is 0.37. I had a test to check if I'm anemic. I've been having tingly/numb arms, legs, feet and hands recently; I easily get cold too. My mom and sister have anemia, but not a severe case. What could this mean? Thank you." -32065,Why i didn't get pregnant?,"Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1 ) First of all do not panic. Sorry to hear about your previous pregnancy loss. 2 ) If you have history of regular cycles then day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of cycle. If you have unprotected sex act in the fertile period of cycle , then you stand chance to get pregnant. Usually, if couple is following this advice then chances of getting pregnant are once in sex calendar months. 3 ) Secondly, I will suggest to start use of Folic acid, Vitamin B 12 and Omega 3 supplements at least 3 months before you plan to get pregnant. This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery. Please remain happy. Be positive. Try to meditate regularly. May God bless you with a bundle of joy. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar ","i have been married from 10 months, i had a miscarrige in aug 2011....since then i had irregular periods till december 2011..from jan 2012 i am having normal periods...we were not trying for baby from den on but now i want to get pregnant and tried last month..but i couldn't conceive...what might be the reason?" -18235,Can my height and weight play a role in aortic regurgitation?,"Hello. I have evaluated your echo report. In your case, the echo clearly shows that AR (atrial regurgitation) is due to a localized prolapse of the anterior half of RCC (right coronary cusp). So it is not due to coaptation failure. By general rule, tallness has nothing to do with AR although there is a relation of large arm span (Marfan) associated with dilated aortic root producing AR. According to the guidelines, aortic stenosis should be surgically managed if associated with LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction) less than 40% and dilatation of left ventricle cavity. Since you have only mild left ventricle dysfunction as of now, it is a wise choice to defer surgery. Grade 1 diastolic dysfunction is normal with someone with moderate AR. I would suggest changing Atenolol to Metoprolol sustained release 50 mg twice a day. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, I am 57 years old. I had a recent echocardiogram to monitor my moderate aortic regurgitation and mildly dilated aortic root and ascending aorta of 41 mm. Both remained stable. My rest echo report indicated the following: Normal left ventricular size. Overall low normal systolic function with and EF of 54, LV FS equals 27%. No resting regional wall abnormalities. Spectral Doppler shows impaired relaxation pattern of LV diastolic filling and indeterminate LV filling pressure with E/A ratio equals 8. Normal right ventricle size, wall thickness, and systolic function RVS equal 15 cm. Mildly dilated left atrium of 23 cm2. Normal right atrium. Normal pericardium. Tricuspid aortic valve with localized prolapse of the anterior half of the right coronary cusp resulting in eccentric posterolaterally directed aortic regurgitation with no evidence of stenosis; PPG of 12mmHg; moderate aortic regurgitation 2-3/4; resting LVOT SV equals 125 mL Indexed equals 62 mL/m2 Mild regurgitation of mitral and tricuspid valves 1/4. Normal pulmonary artery systolic pressure. RVSP equals 31 mmHg. My questions are My height, weight, and body surface area are 165 cm,96 kg, 2.03 m2. l am actually 182 cm tall and was wondering if this affects the measurements in any way? My cardiologist wants to see me in a year for a follow-up echo and does not think I will need a new valve in the short term. Does this seem reasonable? I am 57 years old and am wondering if I should be worried about the reference to impaired relaxation pattern of LV diastolic filling. I am currently on Atenolol 100 mg, Crestor 40 mg, and Effexor 75 mg. Please help." -118341,What causes abdominal and back pain?,Hello Your findings suggests small fibroid in the uterus with UTI.Single small fibroid is not expected to cause pain.Pain may be due to UTI(urinary tract infection).You need proper evaluation for UTI.Urine RE/ME and urine culture/sensitivity should be done.It is important for prescribing right antibiotics.You should consult physician.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ,"Hello, I have been having pain in my left abdominal. Sometimes I feel like somthing has swollen or there is gas or just pain. I saw a GP last month and tests showed I had a fibroid that is 1cm and UTI. Do you think that could be the cause of my pain?" -240540,Is MX3 safe drug for stroke?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.No masturbation doesnt eliminate yeast infection. It requires proper antifungal medications. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ","Hi there, I was just wondering if masturbating eliminate yeast infections? I am 22, weight 70kg and 172cm tall. I eat healthy and excersize regularly. Recently tried Diflucan, it still didnt get rid of it. Im also on Estelle, not sure if its coz of that." -163736,What causes sever cramp in foot muscle?,"HelloMost of the time these pass with no problem.He needs an x-ray of his abdomen to see if the bone is still inside him.If it is it will have to be surgically removed, but most likely the problem now isn't related to the bone. ","Hi, my son 2 1/2 years swallowed fish bone 2 weeks back . After that complaining stomach pain(when hungry he use to say) now bit differently says shows back ,stomach, tooth. Body is warm. He is not eating whole food, grind & feed. Difficult to feed. He vomits. He likes which we throw like thorns, bones. He is very active" -200100,Suggest cause and remedy for bulges on both sides of the neck,Hi...this is not due to the medicine. Lanzol actually helps in such condition. By what you quote I feel that the infant is having severe form of GER (gastroesophageal reflux). Your kid will need - 1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics2. Always make him lie down in a propped up position - as in the care seat. He should not be sleeping completely flatly.3. Avoid heavy feeding and feeding more times and in small aliquots.He needs expert gastroenterology consultation.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,my baby is 2 months old. He use to take out milk (bit dry) after taking the feed. Took him to the doctor and he gave Lanzol medicine ( 1 tab in 3 days). After having the med the child started taking out more milk in liquid form.The child has taken medicine for 10 days now. Is it beacuse of medicine this is hapening -58167,What is the cause of discomfort in the chest?,"Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that it is very important perform as soon as possible a comprehensive evaluation of that chest numbness, as it may be related to a new ischemic heart event. So, I would recommend to consult immediately the nearest RE service for a physical exam, resting ECG and some blood tests (including cardiac enzymes CK-MB, Troponin).Remember that after 5 years venous bypass grafts are more susceptible to possible occlusion.Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri ","Hi, my husband had a 4 way bypass surgery 8 years ago and last march he had a heart attack. he has been feeling numbness on the left side of his chest, and last night he had a sharp pain on his chest which stopped after doing some breathing techniques. Is that numbness related or sign of another heart attack?" -10371,I had two menstrual cycles in one month. Is it something serious?,Hello. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hello doctor, I had two menstrual cycles in one month, two weeks apart. I have not had an intercourse for two months. Should I be concerned?" -22920,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -193795,What is Melatonin prescribed for?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I salute you for wanting your young daughters to understand about persons who are different than they are. Children with reactive associative disorder have markedly disturbed and developmentally inappropriate ways of relating to others. Reactive associative disorder occurs when attachment between a young child(less than 5 years old) and her primary caregiver(usually mother) does not occur or is interrupted by grossly negligent care. There is not the love, warmth, and understanding normally shown in a healthy parent-child relationship. These children are at higher risk for depression, aggressive behavior, learning difficulties, and behavior problems in school. They have low self-esteem and cannot form meaningful relationships. They can have constant need for attention and nonstop chattering. If their classmate is unwilling to interact with them, back off and don't force. But keep trying regularly to help her. Creating a routine for a child with reactive associative disorder helps her feel safe and relaxed. Avoid changes in routine which can be stressful. Most children with RAD do not like to be touched. Maybe she will accept a high-five or fist to fist motion. With treatment it is possible for children with RAD to learn to trust others and lead healthy, productive lives. With empathy from your children, maybe their new classmate can become their friend. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",My daughters are 8 and 7 and new in their school. We have been informed by a mother of one the girls in their class that her adopted daughter has Associative Reactive Disorder. I am looking for information on how to talk to my girls and tools I can teach my children to help them deal with this type of behaviour. What can you suggest? They might be with this little girl for the next 8 years of school and I want to prepare them appropriately. -96238,Are painful lumps in clavicle harmful?,"Hi, welcome to healthcaremagic. First of all, don't be panic as cancers have tendency to grow rapidly. If it shows red, black, blue colours, it may be a vascular malformation. Sometimes, similar features are also seen in a neavus which is present since birth. You can get an ultrasound done to understand the underlying disease. If, it comes to be vascular malformation, it can be managed with excision or sclerotherapy. In case it is a lipoma or other solid tumour, it can also be excised simply. So, once the ultrasound of the lesion is done, you can see a general surgeon for sorting out the correct management of the problem on the basis of the ultrasound report. Hope, you get well soon. ","I am 23 have had a lump on my back forever, but now its the size of a softball, it hurts, Im tired all the time and it has leasions? that are clear, red, and blackish I cant get help because I dont have insurance...could it be a tumor or cancer? I am 5""6 120 lbs I dont smoke, dont drink, and do not do drugs...I exercise regulary and vegaterian." -203182,How to treat dry cough in a 4 years old child?,Hi...by what you quote I feel that it could be worm infestation. I suggest using Albendazole orally for 2 days with 10 days apart. But along with this I suggest you need to use iron supplements too. Both these are prescription drugs and I suggest you approach your pediatrician for this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"hi my 11 months old gal she has problem ,her stomach is well itchy I believe it might be something inside because on the outside there's nothing I have been prescribed a different lot of creams to apply on her stomach but none seems to be working the problem get worse at night during the day she is fine .Any help please I need some sleep" -7894,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -166672,Suggest remedies for severe muscle cramps in my ribs,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and coldness in shoulder area . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query arthritis , bursitis , tendinitis , torn cartilage , torn rotator cuff , pinched nerves or spinal cord injury . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , X-ray , MRI or physical examination to check movement . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with vitamin supplement for quick recovery also recommend physical therapy or stretching exercises . For now give proper rest to shoulder , apply warm compresses and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",I have shoulder pain & feel cold at this area all the time since more than 7 years + many episodes of headaches. I had an x-ray which resulted in bilateral small rudimentary cervical rib. can this cause my symptoms & what is the possible effective treatment options? -218959,"What treatment for painful teeth is available in a person suffering from gastritis, seizures and herniated discs?","Thanks for your question..!Please note, if you have undergone fillings for your teeth. You will generally not get any pain and swelling post procedure. However due to errors in Anesthetic injection procedure you might have developed swelling in the upper jaw region.You can revisit your dentist instead of your physician, who can handle your situation by providing pain killers and drugs to reduce the swelling. ","I went to the dentist yesterday and had 7 cavities filled and got 10 shot and now today my face is severely swolen, and my jaw is so painful I can barely talk. I've had cavities filled many times before and this has never happened. Should I go to a doctor? Or is this normal? Thanks." -118548,What is the treatment for severe abdominal pain?,get a stool routine/microscopic test done as all this could be due to parasitic diseases (worms!)all the best... ,"My son wakes up with lower stomach pain every morning since last Wednesday. It just comes and goes. I have noticed him sleeping a lot the last few days also. When he was small he would have seizures and stop breathing with them, one of the signs before this would be him sleeping a lot a few days before. Should I be worried?" -148917,What are the chances of tuberculosis recurring?,"Hi, Thanks for asking.Iosol is not known to cause hypertension. However, if it were to affect the thyroid levels and lead to hyperthyroidism, then possible hypertension can be explained.A thyroid profile needs to be evaluated for confirmation. If it is within normal limits, I would safely assure you iosol does not lead to high blood pressure.Any further queries, happy to help again. ",m y husband has always had good health and blood pressure . He is 62 and is fit and exercises daily. Recenlty he has started to take 2 drops of iosol a day and his blood pressure has increase. this has never been an issue before. Is this a detox? Many thanks -138609,Suggest treatment for severe middle lower back pain,"Thank you for writing to us.I think that you have a muscle injury. This is a soft tissue injury which is causing the pain and the spasms in you. Here are a few things that you can try which will help you:Ice the area for 15 mins 3 to 4 times a dayWarm the area by using a hot water bagIf the above do not help, then you can also take ibuprofen cream to help release the painTry these for 5 days and then follow up. All the best and wish you a speedy recovery.I hope this helps you.Dr Vignan ","Back pain below waistline. Constant. Intensifies if standing, walking, Severe pain with exertion, like carrying groceries, especially with pushing an object like cart, or vaccuum. Throbbing pain, & also muscle spasm when walking, or when going to stand up or sit down. Better when laying down but still constant. Hurts more if cross legs. Diagnosis, Treatment ??" -167440,Suggest treatment for fractured wrist,"Hi, Thanks for your question. There are many causes of this type of pain in the wrist and only a thorough examination of your wrist joint could lead to an accurate diagnosis. Many pains like this in the wrist do improve spontaneously over time. best wishes ","hello, i play basketball and ive been weight lifting recently and i recently felt a sharp pain in my left wrist when i apply pressure. But i can still have a full range of motion with my wrist, only when i apply pressure. Can you please help me? what are the treatments i can do to prevent further injuries?" -250724,What causes difficulty in conceiving a baby?,"Hello,Thanks for writing to us.You involved in unprotected sex close to your fertile period and there is quite chance of being pregnant. I suggest you to undergo one home pregnancy test if you miss your next period.Common symptoms of pregnancy:a) Missed period, nausea, vomiting, tender and swollen breast.b) Increased frequency of urination, fatigue, food craving.c) Slight vaginal spotting, cramping, mood swing, constipation etc.Hope, I have answered your query. Good luck and take care. ","Hi My Names Erica Im 17 Years Old AndI Will Be 18 In July. I Have A Question About Pregnancy!? Well Let Me Start Off By Telling You My Situation, Me And This Guy I Have Been Seeing For About Almost A Year Now Had Sex On November 27th Around 10:00 At Night , And He Ejaculated In Me. Im Going To Take It Back Now, I Started My Period On The 17th Of November And Ended On The 21st My Cycle Is Only 5 Days And Im Pretty Regular. I Noticed That I Was Starting To Get That Mucas Stuff ( Ovulation ) It Was White Thick Looking About 3-4 Days After My Period Ended. The Day After We Had Sex My Mucas Turned Egg White.. I Been Reading That When It Looks Egg White Your Most Fertile , AndThat Sperm Can Live In You For Dayss Especially If Your Ovulating An Fertile. Is There Any Channce I Could Be Pregnant?!?" -197591,What causes fluid filled blisters on foot in an infant?,"Dear parent, Ct scan is completely safe to perform, the only risk is that the child will need general anesthesia to be able to perform the ct scan. a rare percentage of children suffer from complications from anasthesia as resistant fever ","Hi doctor,My 18 months. Baby fell down from cart and 15 min she didn't respond except breathing even one hr she didn't talk then for safer side doctor went for ct scan but. Every thing is normal doctor told me as ct scan is risk every body says is it true future my. Baby is having any problem due to ct scan. Pls guide me" -10033,What can cause pimples near penis?,"Hi. It is very difficult to say what disease you have, because pimple does not come over penile area. It could be molluscum which looks like a pimple. If you can send me the photos, then I can definitely diagnose it. Explain the lesion properly like itching, pain, duration, pus filled, etc? Are you sexually active? Revert back with the photos to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I have pimples near my penis. I do not understand what problem I have. I am worried about that. Please explain my problem." -52783,Could angioplasty cause gastric problem?,"You must go to ER and evaluate yourself,If you feel your heart rate is increasing .....you might have some irregular heart beat which is called as arrythmia.....Get your ECG,ECHO and routine blood test done.All thr best. ","i'm having constant pain on my left side above the small of my waist, below my ribs along with pains in my legs, occaional episodes of increased heart rate and dizziness( to the point of having to hurry up and sit down or pull the car over). What are some possibilities?" -68147,Does an odd odor from my injured thumb and a pinching pain at my cuticle indicate an infection?,"Hi,Since I have gone through your history,but still I would like to know that how did you come to know that you have got yeast infection? ,do you have white discharge coming from vagina?If yes, you may need proper antibiotic course (metrogyl or azithromycin) and pessary and get checked by Gynaecologist.As you had protective sex ,it seems less likely that you are pregnant,but if you miss the period get pregnancy test done and sex does not cause bloating.Regards ,Dr.Maheshwari ",I am curious to know why after 2 years of not having sex...I had sex a week ago and it was protected....but why am I still bloated from a week ago and I did have a bad yeast infection earlier this year but I don t think it ever cleared up too well....could this be a bad sign and I don t think I would be pregnant. Please help! -32898,Is pregnancy possible after bringing thyroid and glucose levels to normal?,"Hi, if thyroxine and glucose are under control, then there is no risk to the baby. But the thyroid dose needs to be increased after pregnancy as the cutoff is low in pregnancy. You can discuss regarding this with your doctor. She can continue ecospirin and also can take progesterone to avoid miscarriages. ","MY WIFE HAVE TWO TIMES MISSCRRGE ON 4TH TO 5TH WEEKS AFTER PREGNANCY.SHE IS A HYPOTHYROID PATIENT WITH RECENT FASTNG GLUCOSE 136MG.SHE HAVE LFT POLYCYSTIC OVERY AND TORCH POSITIVE(CYTOMEGALLO & RUBELLA,IgG+).SHE IS TAKING GLYCOMET500(1),FOLIVATE(1),ECOSPRIN 75(1),NUROBION FORTE(2) AND ELTROXIN 100 WITH RESTRICTED DIET.HER OTHER BLOOD TEST (PPT GLUCOSE ,ESR,PCV,COMPLETE COUNT,VAGINAL SWAB HISTOLOGY AND CULTURE OF URINE ,HIV ,GLYCOSYLATED HB,HB GM% ALL ARE NORMAL.PLEASE TELL ME HAVE THEIR ANY CHANCES OF DANGER FOR NEXT ISSUE...CAN WE GO FOR A CHILD AFER NORMALIZATION OF HER THYROID AND GLUCOSE LEVEL...?MY WIFE AGE IS 28,WEIGHT 79KG,HEIGHT 5FT 3INCH.PLEASE HELP ME DOCTOR." -61605,What causes scarlet & glandular fever?,"hiWelcome to HCM and i can understand your concern.swimming is one of the good exercise to keep your body fit ,as well as to reduce weight.yes cola contains lots of sugar.if you are diabetic ie high blood sugars ,fasting blood sugar >100 and post postprandial sugar level>140 considered as diabetic.if you are diagnosed as diabetic then u have control your sugar level first, by diet like using more of wheat,ragi,vegetables and avoid rice, sugar added food, by doing regular exercise like walking or swimming and you have to start antidiabetic drugs like Tab Metformin you can start with, after consulting your nearest physician.if ypur sugar levels gone too high ,then you may suffer from kusumal breathing , in that bad smell comes out from your mouth.but it is rare.common other causes of bad smell breathing are oral candidiasis or any bacterial infection.Tips1. Maintain oral hygiene2. Use mouthwash after each meal3. Do gargling with hot water and saltand about your pin and needle sensation, you might be having perpheral neuropathy because of diabetis.i hope i have answered your querythank you take care ","Hi Doctor , this site recomended by my wife , I am 51 yrs old, i surf a few times a week, i swim laps (around 1-2 ks per day, ) over the last 18 months stopped drinking Cola as sugar was high, I have lost 12kgs in 18 months, recently i get symptoms of a really chemical smell, sometimes feel really sweaty with the smell, today had a slightly pins and needles in my hand , starting to worry about these symptoms" -56976,Suggest remedy for mildly postive TMT for reversible ischaemia with diabetes and high BP,"No it is not related to growth spurt.Palpitation occur when heavy exercise,walking is done.which is physiological.AFter cardiac check up and ECG normal then here no need to worry. ",My son is 15 and last year had several episodes of heart palpitations. Doctors at the time could find no reason for them but I have since been told that they can be linked to growth spurts - he grew approximately 20cm last year. Could this be possible? -185284,Is brain tumor genetically caused or heritable?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Cisplatin is a chemotherapy agent and disintegrates into smaller metabolites within 30 minutes after it being injected. Medical literature says that the platinum from Cisplatin, but not Cisplatin itself, becomes bound to several plasma proteins, including albumin, transferrin, and gamma globulin.Three hours after an injection is started and about two hours after the end of a three-hour infusion, 90% of the plasma platinum is protein bound. This bound form is eliminated in 5 days from the time of injection.Chemo brain is a condition where there might be weakness and brain fog persisting after treatment. This is usually observed a cognitive change in the person with associated physical fatigue and weakness. No medications have been approved to treat chemo brain and patients might do well with psychological support and involving themselves in cognitive rehabilitation. Rarely medicines used to treat attention deficit disorders, Alzhiemers and sleep disorders might be of help. Please do not worry. ","How long does cysplatin stay in your body? My mother has Stage 3b lung cancer and was treated with cysplatin and etopocide. She also had 30 radiation treatments. She was last treated 3 weeks ago and is now done until her next PET scan in early February.We've heard the term ""chemo brain"" and notice that she is still not quite herself cognitively. She also is extremely tired. The main question is when can we expect her to be more like her ""old"" self.Thanks,Michelle" -182088,"Disc bulge at L4-L5, advanced degenerative discovertebral changes, facet joint hypertrophy from L3-S1 bilaterally. Indications?","Hi Peter, Your understanding is correct. The scar from the previous operation could be the irritative focus that produces the epilepsy. To try and establish this hypothesis, you would undergo various tests that would include MRI scan and other scans, neuropsychological testing, scalp EEG's including possibly telemetry which includes a period of stay in the hospital where you will be hooked up with wires recording the EEG continuously and a camera recording you as well. After all this, the doctors would sit together and decide if you will need a period of intracranial monitoring where the EEG electrodes are placed after opening your skull over the area of scar. With this further testing to check the function of the surrounding areas of the brain will be done. Following this, the surgery to remove the scarred tissue will be performed. Yes, MNI is one of the worl's most experienced centres doing this type of work. But there are other centres across Canada and the US which do the same type of operation as well. ","I have epilepsy as a result of brain surgery twenty five years ago. I understand that more, less invasive surgery, could eliminate the problem by peeling the scab off the injured area. I also understand that this surgery is being performed at Montreal Neurological Centre and Toronto s Western hospital. How correct is my understanding? YYYY@YYYY Thanks Peter" -188118,Is there anything I can do to avoid weight gain having high BP and low Thyroid and has a history of Breast cancer?,"Dear,there is very mild elevation of calcium, I can say negligible. Since you are hypertensive very mild changes have occurred in your kidney which lead to mild elevation of serum creatinine and possibly calcium. There is nothing to worry and please do not think of cancer and enjoy.Truly,Dr. J. Ticku ","Hi, my blood Calcium has ranged from 10.1 to as high as 11.4 over the past 10 years. I have had PTH and Calcium drawn today with PTH of 17.2 and Ca of 10.3. Lab results for my recent physical support otherwise healthy. Endocrinologist insist that I have a cancer somewhere, my kidney doc tells me not to worry about it. Am I dying? Last creatinine was 1.4, wbc 7.5, rbc 4.88. I take blood pressure meds but have been taken off of any hydrochlorothiazides. Blood pressure is well under control. Help me!" -234974,Lessened sperm count after varicoccele operation. Taking Vite+3. Advice ?,"Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. You are accepting that you are paranoid, use medicines prescribed by your doctors and continue them till they say stop. Ejaculation has nothing to do with the disease, you may do or may not the disease wont be effected. If you are not comfortable with it you don't do it. Neither it is use full, or harm full. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts,and protein rich foods to make you comfortable. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. ",Hi I might just be paranoid but I tried something called injaculation and i heard other doctors advise against it but I ignored it. After I did it I felt light headed for a bit and I am scared to even urinate. Should I try letting that sperm out or am I just being paranoid and should never injaculate again? -235838,How can depression and anxiety be treated?,"Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. As per your history, given presently, your suffering with schizophrenia with drug induced tardive dyskinesia(TD). TD occurs in 5% patients treated with anti-psychotics. If I were your treating psychiatrist, I would advise you to: 1) Stop present anti-psychotic completely. 2) Continue tab Cogentin. 3) Start anti-psychotic with less or no TD : my first choice would be Clozapine. After Clozapine, Quetiapine or Aripiprazole are the next choices. Hope that clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagawan Rajana, Psychiatrist ","i am diagnosed with paranoid-scyzophenia and they just starrted me on taking 5mg s twice a day, alsomwith cogentin twce a day I don t like it;toomany side effects and cause tardive diskonesia. what is the safest drug for my disorder that doesent have dyskenesia side effects? I am on cogentine to help neutralze this brain disorder? thanks..." -132175,Is Augmentin with Ventolin safe to use for an asthmatic cough?,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your son's history.I would like to know a few more details like - Does he have nose allergy symptoms (nasal congestion, running nose, sneezing)? Does he have skin allergy or any other allergy? Has he ever had wheezing? Did he any time required nebulization? Does he have anyone in family with allergies? Is he exposed to smoke?However, from your given history, I would like to make following suggestions to you:1. In reply to your main question - montelukast's safety - Yes, it is considered one of the safest drugs for allergic children. Of course, it can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, but they are rare. Unless your son is not experiencing any of these side effects, he can take montelukast regularly for long period.Montelukast is an effective drug for both allergic rhinitis (nose symptoms) as well as allergic asthma/wheezing/cough. If it can control symptoms, it can avoid other drugs like inhaled corticosteroids.However, I would like to specify here that montelukast does not work on immune system basically.2. Of course, allergy panel testing is expensive. There are other low-cost allergy testing available, but their quality is doubtful. So personally I would suggest that whenever you go for allergy testing, please choose the best quality testing.3. Please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution to him as much as possible. 4. Hemoglobin 9.6 is a concerned to me for his immune system. It is desirable to maintain hemoglobin around 13-14. Low hemoglobin levels predispose to repeated infections.5. A healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, etc) will be good for his immune system for long run.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you and solve your query.Should you have any other query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish your son the best of the health.Thank you & Regards. ","my child is 3 1/2 years old he has cough not in a very chronic but in last two three months he has little mucus in his lungs continuously docter tested and esinophill count will be 540 and esino phill is 08 % he said he has allery little .also his haemoglobin is less 9.6 ,ESR 25 he recommended montair 4 for use 4-5 months .it has been 5 days already i want to ask that docter said if we give this medicine the problem will not continue and his immune sustem will become good ? my question is there is side effect of medicine in long term use and it will be really beneficial for my kid ? the doctor also recommended allergy panel test. it is very expensive." -115163,What are the side effects of topiramate 150 mg?,"Hi,Antibiotics do not weaken the resistance to infection but alter the gut flora. Human gut contains various microbes (flora) that are beneficial for human health as well as harmful, especially when they multiply. Normally there is a balance between these two.Broad spectrum antibiotics in addition to killing the invading bacteria causing the infection also suppress the beneficial ('good') microbes and thus there is overgrowth of harmful microbes such as clostridium difficile which causes abdominal cramps and severe diarrhea.It is found that most of the gut microbes return to normal after four weeks after stopping the antibiotic. Yes, by taking econorm or fermented foods which are natural sources of probiotics will prevent this imbalance.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ",I had vomiting and loose motion after my recovery from cough I took antibiotic prescribed my doctor.Wouldl the antibiotic taken by me had weakened my resistance? would i not have suffered had i taken medicines like Econorm. Please advise. -227300,What causes skin tunnels and bridges ever after 6 months of circumcision?,penis size doesnt conerns with sex.you can actively involve in sexual life like other people.dont be afraid .dont try to use some local products assuming that they increse penis size.they will be having more side effects .dont fear.you can have a better sex life like others.all the best . ,"Dear Doc,I am a guy of 25 years and the issue that really made me concerned is my sexual organ size since i have never had sex experience and living in a society where we have a different culture since my family is asking me to get married and I don't exactly know that am I capable of breaking the virginity or what is called hymen cause i have a 4 inch size but i don't have any other sexual problem please let me know or send me a study link many thanks in advance" -246746,How can severe pain in the knees be treated?,"Hello, You can also consider analgesics like hydrocodone or Oxycodone for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I have been taking Gabapentin since 2011 . I cannot get my prescription filled as my Dr. and the people in the primary care will not refill my prescription . I am in a lot of pain due to my neuropathy. I seem to be having withdrawal systems as I cannot sleep as well as the pain. I was taking 1200 mg 2 times a day . -78818,Suggest treatment for kidney tumor,"Hello,Even if the kidneys are shut down some people still can produce urine as its just going through the procedure of filtration of blood and excreting. But its not qualitative work the kidneys are doing.If his creatinine and urea are going up inspite of producing good urine then his kidneys are failing in fucntion.There are 2 options for these patients. Either he can undergo regular hemodialysis where the machine will filter the blood of waste products. It will be done twice or thrice a week.Or he can undergo renal transplant surgery if he is fit for surgery after the surgeons decide to.I hope i have helped you.Thank you ",Hi my uncle is in the hospital and they say that there is nothing more that they can do for him they are claiming that his kidneys are completely shut down and they are just going to let him die. But he is still producing urine. Can you still pee if your kidneys are shut completely down? -200996,Suggest medication for constipation,"Hi,It seems that he might be having intestinal colic giving frequent spasmodic pain.This can be due to some food difficult to digest.Give him Meftal spas or Coli-carmin syrup to get relief from pain.If problem persisted then in the morning consult your doctor.Ok and take care. ",Hi my 3 year old son has woken in the middle of the night screaming and crying. He keeps saying owwee and pointing to his stomach. He cant be distracted from the pain and my attempts to settle him have all failed. He stops crying and goes silent occasionally but this lasts no longer than 1 minute before he is screaning and crying again. This has been going on for over and hour now and i am beginning to get concerned. -141609,Should i be worried about the loss of mucous plug followed by cramps and back pain?,HiThanks for posting your query. Yes it seems like contractions which is very common and frequent during near term . You need to take deep breaths slowly in and out. These contractions get more frequent and stronger. But dont worry. You can use diclofenac gel at night with mild massage. ,Hello i am 39 weeks and 6 days pregnant today last night i got a bad lower back pain and it started to subside so i took advantage of that and tried to sleep and i wake up this morning and i have had a feeling in like a pulsing heartbeat in my back is this a contraction?? Its happened 3 times in about 20 mins. -256164,Does taking birth control pills effect menopause ?,"Hello ma'am and welcome.The missed dose might not be the cause, but will certainly have to be ruled out. Other causes like infections, hormonal imbalance due to an increased dosage on one.occasion, stress, medication side effects, etc; should also be considered and ruled out.Hope this helps.Best wishes. ","Hi, Im 26 and have been feeling very bloated the past 4 days. I noticed my urine is a darker hyellow than it usually is. I also had some vaginal spotting he other day and my discharge has been heavier than normal. My lower back is more achy than usual. I has a normal period the last time I got it on time, I missed a day of birth control recently and had to double up, could this be the reason for these symptoms? Thanks!" -36427,"Had ectopic pregnancy. Tube removed, internal bleeding. On microgigen. Smell in urine. Get pregnant?","Hi, Thanks for your query. The chances of pregnancy are pretty good with one side tube only,so you don't worry about your future pregnancy. When you want a baby stop taking oral contraceptive pills because chances of pregnancy with pills are nil. Urine smell may be because of progesterone present in the pills. GOOD LUCK. Take care. ","Hello I had an ectopic pregnancy aged 17 and had my tube removed after it ruptured and had internal bleeding. I am currently on the microgigen contraceptive pill, but would one day hopefully in the near future like to have a baby! And was just wondering what my chances were.Would much appreciate your help. Thankyou.P.s due to come on period but back on my pill cycle tomoz, and worried as my urine has a strong smell to it! What could this be?? Help me please!!" -151223,Suggest remedy for frenulum tear,"Hello, The vein at Biceps is known as cephalic vein.This is one of major draining vessel from upper limb.During exercises output from limb increases,this is reason why this vein swelled up during exercise.It is a normal phenomenon. Veins do not burst during exercises instead they open other channels in hard workers.So please do not bother about that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari ",My right Bicep vein seems to ball up to the size of a large lima bean at the location of the bicep vein where it meets and disappears under the shoulder muscle. No pain. No redness or swelling of the arm. No unusual sensations at all. Seems to have become bigger over the last 2 months and only occurs when working out (lifting weights/ cardio). When i am at rest it is not visible. Afraid its a clog or clot or maybe the blood is pooling up here and could burst the vein? -182861,What medication should I opt for delaying my periods ?,"Hi, Thanks for query, It seems that you may require surgical intervention. Consult orthopedic surgeon and seek his advice. Physiotherapy will require after surgery or any other measure. ok and bye. ","I have persistant pain in my thump/hand and sometimes it is shaking. Do I need rest, sport, physiotherapy? Thanks for helping me. The following is my Cervical Spine MRI. C3-C4: There is degenerative diffuse annular disc bulge with CENTRAL protrusion indenting the thecal sac and nerve roots bilaterally at their exit formina. C4-C5:There is degenerative diffuse annular disc bulge with LEFT paracentral disc protrusion indenting the thecal sac and nerve roots bilaterally at their exit formina. C5-C6:There is degenerative diffuse annular disc bulge with RIGHT paracentral disc protrusion indenting the thecal sac and nerve roots bilaterally at their exit formina. C6-C7:There is degenerative diffuse annular disc bulge ONLY indenting the thecal sac at its exit formina. No intrinsic cord lesion or cord compression. Straghtining of the cervical spine due to muscle spasm is noted, but its alignment is normal." -87809,Suggest treatment for elevated ALT and AST levels,"what is ur age?and sex ?give any presenting complian?if u have no complaint in your stomach so homeopathic medicine may help you,first you should take 1 tsp olive oil with 1/2 tsp lemon tds,calc carb 12x 4 tb bd for 15 days then contact me fo furthure treatment,dont worry about gall stone it will slowly desolve and come out with your stool. ",I AM HAVING MULTI GALL STONES MAX. OF 7 MM DURING THE SCAN. ONLY 6 GALL STONES. DR. ADVISED TO TAKE UDILIV 300 MG. GB REMOVEL IS NOT REQUIRED NOW AS PER THE DOCTORS ADVICE. NO STOMACH PAIN. ADVICE WHETHER GB REMOVAL REQURIED AT THIS STAGE OR MEDICINE IS SUFFICIENT. PLS ADVICE SIR -61583,Can Crocin be given for fever?,"hi madam, welcome to HCG, i understand ur problem, i think u need some investigations like CBP, WIDAL, QBC, actually for ur problem u need 7 days course medication, dolo650 thrice a day after food... cefixme 200 twice a day after food... hope u satisfy with my answer, thank u ","polymereis chain reaction test (pcr test fr detection of HIV 1 PRoviral dna sequences) all are negateve. i hav visited about top notch hundred doctors ...5 yrs befre i developed tongue ulcer both side in rear of tongue....it did not heal with any medication all test including, baseline checks, hiv, syphillis, hepatitus a b c d all were negative, hcv negative, biopsy said no malignancy in tissue submitted. i hav a chronic mild fever in evening and frm ten yrs, i hav taken alprox tryptomer, citopam 40 nthing helped......i hav beeen tested fr iga igm tuberculosis assylum this also negative, t3 t4 tsh is also normal.....plz telll" -180678,"MRI showed tiny foci of chronic ischemia in bilateral periventricular region, right maxillary sinusitis. History of fall. Advice","Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Sudaffed (pseudoephedrine+), benadryl , clarithromycin all these drugs are most potent anti allergic and antibiotics. Didn't help i.e. allergy din't present. After going through your query these symptoms may be due to high blood pressure , so please check it. 2nd reason may be due to tension ( stress ) . Consult a physician and get his opinion. Good luck. Dr. HET ","I have been experiencing head and face pressure, neck pressure, ringing in my ears and at times a fast pulse. I went to the ER with these sypmtoms 6 days ago and a CT of my neck was done and nothing out of the normal was found. I was told to take Sudafed, Benadryl, or Claritin as my primary care thought it was allergies. The head and face pressure is the same, and the ringing in my ears has not gotten any better either. Should I be highly concerned, or just diligent in my quest to find answers as to what is wrong?" -25561,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -204769,"Is delcon tablet right medication for a child with fever, throat pain, cough and cold?","Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Levolin syrup is Levosalbutamol from Cipla company is a beta agonist acts as a bronchodilator.The dose is 0.05 to 0.2 mg/kg body weght/dose orally.Syrup contains 1 mg /5 ml.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","Hello Doctor, My son is 1 year 6 months old having dry cough, cold and 103 tempareture.Doctor suggested me to give Levolin for cough but I missed the prescription. Could you please suggest me what is the dosage need to be given for that age group. Thanks in Advance. Mohana" -238817,Suggest remedy for depression and loneliness,"Hello and thanks for your query.I appreciate your concern for your friend. From the brief description of her problems, like mood swings, problems in sustaining relationships, self harming and attention seeking behaviour, etc., it is likely that she is having a Borderline personality disorder. However, she needs to have a detailed psychological assessment to confirm the diagnosis.Personality disorders are generally difficult to treat and require long term psychotherapy and the cooperation of the patient. So, I would suggest that you gently explain to your friend and convince her to seek professional help from a psychiatrist.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist ","Hi, I'm worried about my friend... She's always been bossy and had frequent mood swings but it seems to be getting worse.Minor things will happen that she doesn't like and she will refuse to talk to us (her friends) for days.For example, we were in the lunch room and our friend Libby threw a piece of orange peel at me, which missed and landed on Nicola's coat( Nicola being the person I'm worried about)...Also, she's had a problem with self harm and attention seeks frequently. Her mood swings are becoming too frequent and servere and it is pushing her friends away- Can you help?" -132129,What to do for the allergy due to a tree?,"HelloYou are having cough, cold and congestion and now stuffy nose and taking BRICAREX syrup i.e . terbutalin , guaiphenesin .Yes , in simple words to say as this causes bronchodilation and provide relief in cold , congestion , stuffy nose, cough provided if you are not having infection.If infection present then you should take some antibiotics . I prescribe my levofloxacin 750 mg / day for 3-5 days ( one in day ).Within 3-5 day , you will be symptom free. Hope this will help you.Good luck. ","Hi Doctor,I have got cold and cough and my doctor prescribed Bricarex syrup and now I have got stuffy nose and chest congestion. Shall I take Bricarex continuously until my cold problem resolved or any other medicine I have to take?Please give your suggestions.Regards,Raja" -26632,Why do I get anxiety and hot flushes at 4 PM everyday?,Hello. Revert with more information to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, I recently was referred to a renal specialist for low sodium levels by my primary care physician. After a complete kidney workup, he said that they were functioning well. But, he changed my hypertension medicine from Lisinopril to Losartan and discontinued my diuretics. As a result, my sodium level came up to the normal range. During the two-month time frame, I felt that Losartan made me very anxious, and I noticed hot flushes, which I never experienced before. My blood pressure was fluctuating, but he refused to put me back on Lisinopril, which I had taken for nine years. At this week's follow-up visit, I told him about the flushes and my blood pressure. I also have a white coat syndrome and get very nervous when I go there, causing my face to go red. He then said I might have carcinoid syndrome and wants me to take a 24-hour urine test. I researched this for days, on the internet, and I have no other symptoms of this syndrome, except for the flushing and uncontrolled blood pressure, which I never had until he changed my medications. I want your opinion as I am very upset and scared that I may have this syndrome. I hear that those 24-hour tests are highly inaccurate and I do not want to go for a list of unnecessary tests based on this renal specialist's opinion. I would appreciate your thoughts on this, as I heard this is a very rare disease. I am now back on my old Lisinopril medications with 12.5 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide. I am feeling better in just four days. My 4 PM flush is disappearing slowly." -238643,Could a psychiatrist help to treat chronic insomnia?,"Hi dear.I understand your concern.Stress has many symptoms like tachycardia, palpitation, seating, muscle twitching, headache, sleep problem etc.Most them occur in combinations.If you have only one symptoms that jaw muscle pain or twitching then need to rule out other pathology.If it increases while movement then possible of jaw bone pathology.If increase in cold or cold water then it is trigeminal neuralgia.If require then go for x ray and nerve conduction study.Simple analgesic will help to reduce pain like diclofenac or paracetamol.Trigeminal neuralgia can be treated with carbamazapine .Physiotherapy can help.I hope i have answered your query.Still have a query then feel free to ask.Thank you.Take care. ",the muscle at my jaw joint (right in front of my ear) became a knot gradually over about 2 minutes. 2 hours later and it's still there. not really painful but i can barely open my mouth. is this from stress or vitamin deficiency or something else? what should i do?thanks cathy -137146,52years old have respiratory problems.,Hello; welcome to HealthcareMagic Yes the tablets of clonazepam can dissolve on tongue but does it cause a swollen tongue i guess no as there is no reporting regarding this complaint.Even the green tea or ativen do not cause this.This can be if you had accidently had taken a sip of hot tea or some other sort of reaction.Please get examined by a doctor and he will give you the necessary treatment.As for whether green tea causes any effect on potassium the answer is there is no study proving this and no report confirming it. Thanks ,Can clozapham and ativan disolved on the tongue plus drinking green tea with honey and ginseng cause a swollen tongue. I had a reaction today that when I did this caused a swollen tongue. It happened before but I can not remember if I took them all together. This happen so quickly this morning. I am wondering if all three are to blame or just the ativan and clozapham. I am a 47 yrs old female and have taken colzapham for a few months and never had a problem with drinking green tea with honey and ginseng ever. I also have taken ativan before switching to clozapham never had a problem. -119360,What causes numbness and discomfort when lifting or walking?,Hi I am glad to know that you are trying for another baby. yes you can start to use folvite 5 mg three times per day. wishing you all the best ,"HiI am 34 years old and have a 5 yr old son, had first C-section. Now am trying for a second baby. After my ovulation period this month i had some sharp pelvic pain and some twinges in my abdomen for 2 days. Sometimes i have also observed lower back pain, Is it fine to take folvite 5 mg now? And what time of day should this be taken?Thanks" -229958,What are the side effects of excessive masturbation?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You are 24 and at this age you should be having some other priorities like physical fitness and career. Not sex or porn. If you concentrate more on education, career and exercises, you will have less time and energy for sex and porn and masturbation and that is the correct alternative and treatment.Please do not be anxious about the habit you are having. Masturbation, sexual fantasies, porn film watching etc cannot harm your health or future marital life if these are kept within moderation. Please consult a psychologist for counseling.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",i am 24 years old guy i having daily sperm leak prob ...daily in bed i have get mood with doing of sex imaginations and seeing hot films...i cant stop this..this is wrong or right?..can i get child or not??with my wife aftr marriage..i feeled very much pls help me.... -67483,What are the symptoms and treatment for HPV warts?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are having fungal infection for which you have visited your doctor and got some treatment.The affected region is more prone for fungal infection, as it is a normal commensals of this area which is kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in the environment either by the change in the temp, other infection or poor hygiene will invoke the growth of fungus and produces the symptoms.For your condition I would like to suggest1.Keep the area clean and dry by applying neosporin powder.2.Topical antifungal cream like ketaconazole3.Single oral dose of Diflucan 150mg.These measures will help you to control the infection and makes you comfortable.Thank you. ",Have urine smell.sounds weird but smells like food. Had yeast infection and was given fluconazole right before this.Also had feeling like something was pushing out of me no pain. Actually thought I d might be coming out. Doc sent me for vaginal sonogram all okay and said might be kidney stone.Small stone came out one day.No more uti symptoms. Only problem food smell in urine. Took amoxicilen for sinus for 2 days those days no smell.Color is fine .I m freaking out.Oh go doc did a dip. Had blood work done for general checkup and kidney function was good. -46096,"What is the cure for itchy, red rash on body?","Hi. Thanks for your querySeems to be a case of Urticaria/Hives.Many factors like Food and Food Additives, Drugs, Allergies, Infections, cold, heat, pressure, exercise, strong emotions, spicy food, water (aquagenic urticaria), sun(solar urticaria) etc have all been implicated in its causation. Sometimes people who are prone to allergies and have dry skin can also develop it at the change of season.If i were your treating doctor i would have asked you to take an oral antihistamine for 7 -10 days like cetrizine once OR twice daily.take careregards ",I broke out with very small bumps and rash patches on my neck and torso. I thought it might be hives even though it doesn't itch so I took an allergy pill. It seems that they are somewhat diminished when I first wake up in the morning but soon get worse during the day. There is no itching and it has just been about 5 days with this. I don't have a clue as to what this could be since I feel fine otherwise. No pain or fever. -180099,Family history of hereditary paralysis. Diagnosis?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.The decision to do fusion versus discectomy depends on your clinical symptoms, MRI findings and the surgeon's experience.In your case, since the spine is unstable, i would also prefer doing a fusion.If done by experienced neurosurgeons, the success rate is more than 95%.I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","What is the success rate of lumbar fusions for L2-S1 discs? I'm a 54 year old female who has had chronic lower back pain for 20 years. I have herniated discs but two neurosurgeons say I need a fusion versus a discectomy. I was told my spine is very unstable. I have had multiple lumbar epidurals with no success. I don't want a fusion, but no one will just try trimming away the herniated disc." -158605,What causes yellow discoloration and tenderness on the lower legs?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Unilateral swelling with pain may be due to deep vein thrombosis or cellulitis or filariasis etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Need color Doppler study and examination. Elevate the limb use , crepe bandage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","foot and ankle swelling on left side only, no pain, not hot or cold, normal color, have had numbness in ball of both feet for at least last 10 years. Taking a potassium pill each night to control leg and foot cramps, that wake me during the night. Rarely occurs if I take the potassium. Also taking levothyroxin, and atorvastatin, along with some vitamins and suppleents. Swelling started in past week with NO change in medication, and NO injury. Age 85" -41231,How to stabilize high level of DHT?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Woman with an excess of DHT, you will experience things like increased growth of facial hair, increased growth of pubic hair, a cessation of menstrual periods, increased acne, and more. Hair loss doesn't just happen to men. It can also happen to women who have high levels of DHT. Women with an excess of DHT may experience male pattern balding, losing their hair in the same way that men do. Yes, it can be advised in females with female pattern of hair loss other testosterone symptoms, but you can aware of its adverse effects. Common adverse effects are fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, decreased libido, sexual dysfunction, hair shedding, breast tenderness, breast enlargement etc. If you observe above adverse effects please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. ","I am a female aged 22, i have taken alpha dht test and have been diagnosed with a high level of dht. my doctor has prescribed me finax tablets. However on the internet, it is mentioned clearly that it not to be used by females and that it is solely meant for males. Please advise." -250302,Suggest treatment for swollen and painful vagina during pregnancy,"HI.If one baby suffers from growth retardation then it is not an indication for corticosteroids, but only your doctor can be the best judge for this. Growth retardation can be dealt with in a few ways, but to be honest it is possible for the twin experiencing some growth retardation to have some health related issues (possible not very serious) once born.Best wishes. ","Am pregnant (6months) have got twin babies when checked in ultra sound scan it was found that growth of one of the baby is less, doctor has asked me to scan again on 2nd March to check the growth of the baby. you said if there is twin babies then it is a complication case. Is there any issues for the baby in the womb until it comes out? Or what can be done for my baby to be healthy and safe until it comes out?" -229945,Can mastubation cause erectile probems?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Please understand, you must not misunderstand simple things and become anxious. Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by portions of the skin losing their pigment. On treatment the condition will be cured. You should continue treatment.You should not associate your vitiligo condition with your masturbation or sexual abilities. Masturbation is considered healthy if done in moderation. You can have one masturbation per day but not when you have skin problems. For the time being, keep away from masturbation. Coconut oil makes skin more dry. Instead you may use olive oil.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Greetings doctor,I am 18 year old boy, uncircumcised. I have little bit of vitiligo. I have stopped consuming all the medicines for it now .I was prone to masturbation and did it pretty much everyday .My penis (glans) looks blue, dry and a bit brown and dark near the meatus(opening). I have very dry foreskin.I was using coconut oil as a remedy. I have a healthy diet but a bit sleep deprived routine due to studies.I have a loss of libido too. I am virgin." -103475,What are the ill effects of smoking?,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This is in relation with possible sprain / strain involving ligament around sternum , issue with neurovascular bundle or others .* Guidelines for better outcome - Heating pad application 5 minutes each 3 times a day .- Local application of analgesic spray or ointment .- Intake of proper analgesic as tramadol with paracetamol after getting prescription with your doctor .- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA will fasten the recovery .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further queries .Regards . ","Hi, I fell down stairs last wednesday and I hit my back. But now I am experiencing sharp pain and pressure in my anterior sternum and it hurts a lot when I bend my chest to my stomach and when I raise up out of bed. I got several x-rays taken and the doctors said nothing is wrong. But I am in pain and I don't know what to do." -117700,What causes stomach pains with headache and sick feeling?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.12 year boy has pain in abdomen and the vomiting is due to reflux as a common reaction of the body to any severe pain and particularly in response to any problem in the abdomen. This is the natures way to save the abdomen.I would advise you the following:CT scan of the abdomen to see if the boy is suffering from:Appendicitis, Lymph node mass, Diverticulitis and so on. Also see for the throat as vomiting and pain is common in children with bad throat or tonsillitis . ","What would cause a 12 yr old boy to throw up after putting anything in his mouth, blood work is normal, gstric is normal, and colon is clear, has sever abdominal pain. Was thought to be Rumanition Syndrome, but now the Dr. here isn't sure what to do. he has missed all but 5 days off school since jan." -192003,What causes blood in urine?,"Hi,Usually this particular medication does not cause loose motion. But any syrup will contain sugary syrupy base which might cause osmotic diarrhea. Keep the kid well hydrated and make sure there is urine output at least once in 6 hours. You need to avoid fruit juices and high sugar containing food.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ",My child had cold last week....Dr prescriped salmulcolite....after that he had loose stools......had stop the medicine on friday his loose stools stop...he had fever on sunday had been to dr on monday...dr said to start salmulcolite again as he still has cold(noisy resp).......started salmulcolite and syp for fever again he is having loose stools......is it bcause of medicine.....and wht diet should b given. -244942,Does vitamin e help to increase testosterone hormone ?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and an anti ageing agent. Per se it does not directly affect the serum testosterone levels but has a definite role in improving male fertility due to its antioxidant properties. You can take it as a health supplement. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drtayalrakhi@gmail.com ",is vitamine e helps to increase the level of testosterone? -67619,What causes fatigue and low grade fever along with body aches?,"Thanks for your query at HCM!How are you so sure you have viral infection? What tests have confirmed the same?It can be some other disease (infection, malignancy or autoimmune disease).I want to know your symptoms to guide you better.Antibiotics only work for bacterial infection. May be you are having tuberculosis.Kindly visit a physician and get tested for sputum culture & sensitivity.Depending on your symptoms you will need certain viral serological tests.You might need bone marrow examination to make diagnosis if everything else fails.Take care! ",I have been fatigued my White cells are up body fighting same virus symptoms since june. I have ben tested for everything including liver functions which came up clear. I and still having low grade infections which antibiotics don t clear. I am menopausal and have been for last 10 months and on hrt but these symptoms were here before taking Premarin. I have been on Prozac for 12 months low dose 20mg per day I take lucid for hiatus hernia. I have to wait another three weeks for bloods but for last four months same white cell result s on high count - any ideas -184534,What does the report with WBC count 1.71 lac indicate?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Your mother has history of uterine cancer. Now she has other tumour. So there is high chance of metastatic carcinoma. She should go for biopsy of that tumour. It will give exact idea whether it is metastatic cancer, benign tumour or some other mass. Then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ",my mother is now 44 yrs old she had got a utrus operation after attacking cancer stage III. Then I took her to radio thorapy in Orissa . Now it has passed almost one year. After a latest citiscan doctors found a tumer infected by cacer. They said that they are not conformed . So they suggest me to go to Army research & referal center(HOSPITAL). What can I do ? is there any cencer specialist to whom I can make contact before my mother reach.. -88442,What are the medications for the fatty liver?,"hepatitis C is curable. there are actually new medications that came to the market at the end of 2013.Treatment will depend on the specific type of hepatitis C (there is type 1,2,3,4,5,6!) and treatment duration and medications chosen may vary based on this.The classic treatment includes an injection given once a week (pegylated interferon) plus pills taken daily. Duration of treatment vary between 12 weeks to 48 weeks! The new medications are approved to be given together with the interferon injection, however in certain cases it can be given without it (the injection is the one with the most side effects).Hepatitis C won't give you symptoms until your liver is significantly damage, or cirrhotic, reasons why it is important to treat it before it is too late.Talk to a gastroenterologist / hepatologist for the necessary blood tests and then treatment options ","Yes Dr. Grief, My name is Ruth and i have Hep-c. The virus has been in my system since 1995 i know for sure. What i don't know is when i became infected. I haven't experienced any dramatic system yet, so can u tell me what symptoms i should be looking for and also what type of therapy is available for Hep-C? I thought it wasn't curable. I am a female 58 years young." -103837,What causes breathing difficulty?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Montek LC is having levocetrizine and montelukast. Levocetrizine is antihistamine drug, montelukast is anti allergic drug. So it is beneficial only if your breathlessness is due to allergic asthma.So my suggestion for you is to consult pulmonologist first. If pulmonologist says that you are having allergic asthma then you can take Montek LC. I also don't feel that only Montek LC will help because asthma needs bronchodilators to cure breathlessness. So you might need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol).So it is advisable to consult pulmonologist first before starting Montek LC. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","sir, I was suffering breathing problem in April 2010 when I was in India.That time my doctor advised me to take Montek Lc for 90 days @ 1 tablet per day, but I forget to did the same although I bought the tablets and kept with me till now. Is there any side effect if I start now onwards to complete the course? Waiting for your advice please.Thanks" -214498,What causes a bump inside the cheek?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The balls of mucosa over the right and left side of your cheek could be a irritational fibroma secondary to the cheek biting by the teeth. Consult a oral physician and get it examined. Nothing to worry, its a benign lesion, it wont harm you, If it is interfering with mastication or any function, then get it surgically removed under local anesthesia.The bad breath could be because of the deposits over the teeth causing gum infection. Or it can be because of the pus discharge secondary to gum or tooth infection or any respiratory tract infection like sinusitis or gastrointestinal disorders. Consult a oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out these conditions.if it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","hi, i have two little balls of skin in my mouth. One is one the left side by my back molar and the other is on the right. what can they be? They dont hurt. I dont know if this as anything to do with my mouth being dry for some reason. It never use to be like that but it is now. when i wake up my mouth is so dry and my breath stinks to high heaven" -79325,Do i need a kidney biopsy for a decreasing kidney function?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.An 8 mm stone in the left kidney is a concern for urinary obstruction. It is important to know the exact location of the stone at present and for this you might require repeat ultrasound scan. You should be under treatment of the urologist. They will decide if you require a procedure called lithotripsy to break the stone in to smaller parts and allow it to be passed out in urine. If there is hydroureteronephrosis then you must consult the doctor immediately because obstruction to passage of urine for more than ten days can cause obstructive uropathy and this can cause permanent damage to the affected kidney as it happened to your mother. Doing regular kidney function tests is important.Please continue drinking adequate amounts of water and visiting washrooms regularly. Do not hold urine. ","hello Doc, I am 37yrs old married lady. Am diagnosed with a 8mm kidney stone in my left kidney on monday. however i was having pain until wednesday but after medication, there is no pain but urine flow stops and start, frequency to go go for urination is high, i was always drinking lots of water, but my mother too had a kidney stone and eventually had a CKD and was on dialysis.an you advise if I should be Consulting any speaclist or any particular tests to be done" -141416,What is the treatment for lower back pain and sciatica?,"Hello, I have studied your case with diligence.As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in neck or there can be cervical disc compression.Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it.For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor.Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.You may need to do MRI cervical spine if symptoms persist.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I am an active 29 year old female, 5'9"" and 135 pounds. I had taken a hiatus from running to heal from a couple herniated discs in my neck. Started back to running yesterday...one straight hour on the treadmill at a slow 4.5 pace. Once I finished, I had incredible bruise type pain in my lower back...not bone or muscle pain but as if my skin felt like it was ripping away from my spine. It feels like a bruise to the touch. Went back this morning to run again, and had the same thing (the pain is continuous...felt constantly but intensifies with every step in my run). Never experienced anything like this. Any ideas?" -167944,Suggest remedy for hip pain with tingling in ankle and foot,"It's possibly a neuromuscular disorder which needs to be evaluated thoroughly with EMG, muscle biopsy, nerve conductance studies, neuronal antigen profile to rule out paraneoplastic syndrome. Since you're already having autoimmune disease. Please consult and follow up with your physician and neurologist. ","I was told friday that my muscle enzymes are very elevated, & have been for several years, dr said hes not sure how this was overlooked, i asked what it means & he said typically indicates a muscle disease, so i got scared & left without talking to him further, I do have sore muscles & for yrs Ive had problems with my toes goin numb & my fingertips goin numb as well? I this really an indication of a muscle disease, & if so, which 1 would b most likely?" -149719,"Flushed, hot, chapped lips. BP 128/105. Concerning?","Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magicit seems you have tried all meansyou have not mentioned your weight if you are over weight or obese, please try to reduce your weightbetter change your antihypertsive drug and take a calcium channel blocker like nifedipinetake alzolam 0.25 mg one tablet daily to cut anxietyif no improvement after 2weeks consult physicianHope this answer will serve your purposeTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","HI Doctor ,I am 35 yrs old. my bp is130/90 since 10 years. 8 months back i met my doc for my head spinning problem .He gave me VERTIN 8mg for 5 days and for my Bp Targit 20mg for 1 month and adviced me to exercise,walking and low fat diet.After a week my head spinning prblem gone but my Bp was not reduced.After a month he increased my Targit 20mg to 40mg for 2 months.Then after2 months Bp not reduced.he told me to do meditation and changed Targit to Nebicard 2.5.Till now i am taking Nebicard and following all his advices but my bp is still 130/90 What should i do now????(ECG,Abdomanal scan,Sugar,TSH,Lipid profile are nomal)" -234643,Is is possible to take too much foreskin off causing intense pain in circumcision?,"Hi,.Foreskin cracks are common also with an yeast infection. Especially if you are a Diabetic individual it could occur more frequently. A tight control of Diabetes, simultaneous treatment for sexual partners with anti-fungal creams and oral tablets for 3-4 weeks will cure your problem.Genital Lichen Sclerosis can also manifest like this. Skin looks thinned out and looking dry due to atrophy and preputial (foreskin) opening and urethral opening got narrowed with difficulty in retratcion of foreskin and difficulty in passing urine. This condition can be confirmed by biopsy and circumcision is good solution for the same. Consult a Dermato-venereolgist, he will guide you better.Dr S.Murugan ",I think i suspect I have Lichen Sclerosus on my foreskin.For the past 5 years i have foreskin cracks itches and dryskin.. I have been applying Quadriderm for the past 4 years regularly. It cures in one week. But again in 2 weeks or so I am hetting the problem again. what to do..? Pls advice me. -211474,How can severe pain in the jaws be treated?,"Hi, If there is continuous trauma to the inner cheek mucosa then it can cause irritation, inflammation, excessive Kertain deposits or hyperkeratinization, and overgrowth of soft tissues or mucosa. As your teeth are trimmed then it will reduce trauma to the mucosa and along with it the chances of cheek bite and tear will reduce. Also if you have teeth grinding habit then it should be checked. You can apply Kenacort ointment over the area to reduce inflammation and do warm saline gargles. Suck ice Popsicle to reduce inflammation and discomfort. Take soft meals and drink plenty of water. Take a Vitamin B complex daily. In case if there is no improvement consult an Oral Physician and get checked again. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hello ! I am experiencing wrinkles skin on my left inside cheek . Iam also having thyroid disorder I lost a lot ...when I see the dentist he told me because of your teeth it’s happening . Then he trimmed it . And still there is a inflammation sometimes he gave me a mdicine for it. Could you please help in telling how much time it will take to heal . -220874,"X-ray done for teeth, found shadow seen under the teeth. Is it cancer?","Thanks for sharing your concern. Painless brown dots seen on the tongue is the called HAIRY tongue or black hairy tongue. This condition is characterised by hypertrophy of the filiform papillae of the tongue with lack of, normal desquamation which may be extensive and form a thick matted layer on the doorsal surface. The colour of the papillae various from yelloish white to brown or even black depending upon their staining from such extrinsing factor as tobocco, certain foods, medicine or chromogenic organism of the oral cavity. Sometimes antibiotic like AUREOMYCIN, SODIUM PERBORATE, SODIUM PEROXIDE may cause this. Are you smoking? Discontinuation of the habit might help. This is the benign condition. Food debris often collect deep between papillae and produces irriation of tongue. In such cases the TONGUE MAY BE BRUSHED with a tooth brush to promote desquamation and remove the debris. Hope this helps thanks ","hi. I had a few brown dots on the tip of my tongue and it doesn t hurt or anything its just annoying that it s there. It has been here for a long time looking exactly the same. I brush my teeth and clean my tongue 2 to 3 times daily, so i am not sure why it s there. Do you know why i have this and how i can get rid of this?" -116294,Is there any side effect of taking nexpro?,"Hi,Low dose aspirin (ecosprin) is prescribed to prevent pre-eclampsia. Generally, aspirin is not advised during pregnancy unless you have a history of pre-eclampsia, recurrent miscarriage or certain clotting disorders. It is given between 12 weeks and 28 weeks of pregnancy preferably at bedtime. It is found to be well tolerated and safe for both mother and the growing baby. Miprogen (hormone progesterone) is prescribed to support the pregnancy and to prevent miscarriage. Generally, it is well tolerated during pregnancy however, it is most common side effects include fatigue, sleepiness, headache, stomach cramps, or swelling in the abdomen which subside over a short period of time. It is found to be safe for your baby. Sinate (doxylamine + Pyridoxine) is prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and is found to be safe.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","Hello Dr. After my pregnancy was confirmed, I ve been asked to take miprogen, Sinate and also ecosprin.. Need to know any side effects on miprogen to myself or my baby? Any reason for ecosprin to take regulary. (Pregnancy was confirmed with Strip and also scan. No other tests) Regds. Devi" -166621,Suggest treatment for shoulder pain,HiHe must b having some sort of hormonal imbalance which might b causing calcium deposits in legGenerally it should get normal spontaneously Take care ,"I am not the person with the problem. It is Brad that lives with me who had surgery Tuesday on his right leg artery that had 90% calcium build up in it......Both his legs still do not have softness in them, but he can walk and has gone out now to the bank...He has better condition, but the Dr said that he has calcium still in his right leg and also in his left leg. This cannot be all removed at one time because of his weak heart. Brad will have to have another surgery done again in maybe 3 weeks???? Why had this build up of calcium happen, he is a diabetic, that is not high now. Why????" -87814,What causes elevated SGPT and SGOT levels?,"HIWell come to HCMGall bladder stone found in routine test otherwise this was in silent feature, if this is really does not manifest then this is nothing to worry, still some investigation may be needed and keep your eye open for any changes, it all depends in what way doctor want to treat this, and in accordance to this tests being advised, there is no bar for this, have a nice day. ",I have had UTI s back to back so then renal ultrasound. Kidney s are fine but I have a 5mm gall stone. Pain is radiating into my back without eating greasy foods. Just extreme pain. Why are they DR.s putting off any treatment but want another ultrasound in 6 months? -220635,Irritating sound of teeth while asleep. Why do people crush their teeth while sleeping?,"Hi, Thanks for asking the query, As per your symptoms , you probably have an infection from the upper teeth or wisdom tooth , this infection is causing pressure and swelling on the roof of mouth. It can also be an allergic reaction to something that come in contact with the lining of your mouth, can also be an salivary gland infection. Visit to Dentist and gt an checkup done . Take an x-ray. At home maintain a good oral hygiene. Use saline water gargles3-4 times a day. Use chlorhexidine gargles twice daily. Hope this helps out. Regards.. ","My teeth have been driving me crazy for the past 3 days, I cant sleep or focus. I guessed it was my wisdom tetth coming in and my teeth were shifting to make more room. When I woke up this morning, I found two swollen sacs on the roof of my mouth. I can move one of them with my tongue , it puts pressure on my sinuses though. What is it?" -227770,Suggest medication for nightfall,"Dear user,Thank you for writing.You reported that drops of fluid comes out while talking to girls.Sexual arousal occurs when you talk to girls and this leads your sex organs in the way of urine tube to produce fluid. Fluid comes out. This is also called pre ejaculate. Its smell is similar to semen. Consistency may be watery to mucoid.This is normal thing and does not indicate any illness.Just as thinking, seeing food causes salivation.Dark circles are not caused by it. You can see dermatologist for the same.Regards ","Hy Sir, I am 25 Years Old and Single. I have problem since long. i have problem with semen's drops are coming automatically while i am talking to Girls or Laughing due to this reason my eyes are having black circle please advised me what i need to do." -144724,"Severe back pain triggering body ache, gassy. Underwent gallbladder removal. Is this pain related to gallbladder removal?",magnetotherapy treatment ;- place south pole of med. power magnet tto the paining place for half an hour twice a day for one week and report ,"I have lower lumbar herniated disc, most recently I am suffering with excruitiating paun in my left hip side area that runs into the groin and into the thigh and calf alongside with stinging pain sensation in both cheeksnof buttocks . The pain in left side jaults me if I try to bend or lean to the left side or can occur when trying to sit down. I m having diffuculty with sitting, standing or walking and it s beginning to feel that I m unable to weight bare on that side. It is becoming increasingly more of a problem in bed too where I am either being woken up ir I am unable to lay on that side which is the only side I can get to sleep on mornings are hirrendous with the pain as soon as I either sit up or get up out of bed. I am a female of 39yrs old no other medical conditons other than being a migraine sufferer and dry skin . I have had this since the age of 29 but only recently been diagnosed about a year ago nothing been offered in line of treatment plan other than PT and medication which fail to work. I have had many referrals bck to my local hospital where they don t choose to do nythin other than injections and I can t see how this will assist in findibg ehat s causing me all this pain. Can you help me please?" -16783,I accidentally pressed the soft spot on my 40 days old baby's head. Should I be worried?,Hi. Thank you and have a nice day. For further queries consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ,"Hello doctor, I had accidentally pressed the soft spot in the head of my 40 days old baby while taking him out of the crib. He was crying before and after, and he had not made any special responses. Is there anything to worry? Please help. I am so tensed." -202393,Is alercet & ascoril safe for fever in children?,"Hi, your baby's head circumference is normal. In my opinion a repeat ultrasound of your sister should be done, i think the report is not correct or other reason could be that the doctor has written vertical and horizontal length. Nevertheless, i think your sister should have a repeat ultrasound. I hope this has helped you. Take care. ",me and my sister both of us are pregnant.....35+weeks and 37+ weeks respectively...we are aged 24 & 22 respectively.....we both went for a 9th month scan where everything is normal except the head circumference......my baby s HC is 31.5 cm and for my sister it is 11.3 cm...could you plz tell me this in detail........is my baby s head big or her baby s head small.. -198660,Suggest remedy for vomiting while playing in a child,"hi madam , the most common cause of spitting in your child's case is overfeeding, the distended stomach tends to release its content through the spitting , try to give him less food but appropriate amount of milk and see what happens , as you mentioned this problem is noted for 1 month now , so it's unlikely to have some anatomical abnormality in the gut , so there is no need to panic and try the above mentioned .I hope this helps ","My baby is 6 1/2 months old. I ve been giving him different foods over the last 3 weeks, usually spread out over a 3-4 day interval. He s been spitting up curdled milk about 1-2 hours after he s eaten. do you think its from the baby foods or the formula? He s on similac advance and has been since 3+ months but this just started about a month age." -56861,My blood pressure is 115/95. Is it high?,"hello.I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.I actually need to know your exact diagnosis before i can guide you,I presume that mostly you may have Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.kindly provide me with detailed reports to get proper guidance,My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD. ","I have been put on Imdur 30mg,the heart dr. said i was born with the muscle in front was on top of two arties, but then my family dr, said his report said I have the same thing as sports players fall dead with, something about hardening of top of heart..I really wonder what I should do, I have alot of pressure with pain at times especially when I get to tried" -87205,Suggest treatment for fatty liver,"Hello. Hepatitis E aveerage recovery time is of one month usually, but in your father case it seems just as a longer recovery time. One result is really good meanwhile, the transaminases normalization. It would be great if Protrombin Time was normal( I d'like to know the result). As for the cure I've nothing to say more and it remains just ""Wait and see"". ","Hello doctor. My father, age 63, was diagnosed with hepatitis E one month ago. We sought treatment from a renown gastroenterologist. Enzymes and other LFTs were quite high in the beginning with bilirubin of 4 one month ago. Later on, other values started coming down but bilirubin continued to rose to a highest level of 27.2 two weeks ago when then started coming down slowly. It was 17 one week ago but yesterday we checked LFTs again and it was again elevated to 21 which made us quite concerned. My father is taking Udiliv 300, Ganotan, and lactulose. Appetite is very low right from beginning of problem and he has lost 12 kg. He is following a healthy diet. Is the fluctuation in bilirubin in such a case common. When can i expect bilirubin to be in normal range. What is an average time span for recovery from hep E/jaundice at his age?" -101101,What could a blister like hard lump on buttocks indicate?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.The bleeding tendency is very characteristic for benign skin lesion like a mole or fibroma. In some cases, scratched mole or irritated mole can turn into malignant lesion. Therefore, I suggest you to consult dermatologist with this issue and consider removal of it.Hope this will help.Regards. ","I have this pimple like bump on my head and it's been in the exact same spot for a while now. I popped it a few weeks. And it is now a large red bump that scabs over. If I scratch it off, it bleeds profusely. The blood flows constantly, and it takes a while to get it to stop. It won't seem to heal." -80973,"Kidney infection, delayed periods, UTI. Negative pregnancy test. Treatment?","these symptoms are pointers of kidney disease.u should go with fresh test like CBC ,RFT ,URINE Routine,Urine protein-creatinine ratio,USG KUB,sr ANA,Check for recent HB.check symptoms like itching,pallor,check BP,get eye check up FUNDUS examination ","Hi, I have recently noticed I have half and half nails . The top part is red and the bottom is white/quite pale. My gp is running cbc, lft, u&e, ferritin & urine test. All over the internet it points to kidney or liver disease? I had u&e about 4 months ago and it was normal. I also had lft about 3 months ago & that was normal. I do have 2 very small benign liver cysts (found on an mri last Dec 2011) and was told they are most definetely benign (prob caused by contraceptive pill) so I ceased taking it. This nail symptom has appeared in the last week or so with fatigue, shortness of breath only on exertion and occasional mild nausea? Can it be caused by anything other than kidney or liver?" -4314,Will quitting thyroid medication cause muscle and bone pain with excess sweating?,"Hi. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. If you have a history of hypothyroidism and have not taken medicine for five years, then it is important to review your thyroid function tests again. It is possible that you have again become hypothyroid and it is essential to know your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), T3 and T4. You should also get clinically examined and if required then do a thyroid ultrasound scan. Vitamin D should be maintained at the normal level. If it has come back to normal then you should continue eating foods rich in calcium like ragi and milk. Vitamin B 12 should also be taken care of. It will help to know what is your present vitamin B 12 level. This should be in the mid-range. Sometimes it can be at the lower limit of normal and this requires supplements. It is important to know if you have any fear or anxiety concerning your health. Please eat well and also drink an adequate amount of water every day. You are in growing age and should take 2200 kcal food every day. Include eggs, fruits, and green vegetables in your diet. Please spend 30 minutes in the morning sun from 9 AM to 9.30 AM every day and this will generate vitamin D from sunlight. Continue doing yoga and stay physically fit and mentally strong. Sometimes even electrolytes and blood sugar can get low and cause such symptoms. It will help to get your serum calcium, phosphorus sodium, potassium and chloride done and also fasting and post prandial blood sugar test done. These are important to know if your low energy problem is due to low electrolytes or sugar. Getting complete blood count, hemoglobin with peripheral blood smear level is also important to know if you are having anemia. Leaving the course is not a good idea. If you have any mental anxiety and stress then please consult a psychiatrist. Hypothyroidism can cause laziness and low mood and this can be treated with medicines. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am 23 years old. I am a hypothyroid patient from my 5 years. I was taking medication till I was 17 years old. Then I could not continue with my medications and I stopped it for 5 years. One day suddenly I began to feel faint always. Even, while I was sleeping sometimes I would feel fainting. It would sweat a lot suddenly. My muscles and bones started to pain a lot. I could not go alone out of my house especially in the day time in the hot sun. If I go, then it would sweat a lot, feel as if I was going to faint in some more time. Only if I come home and sit in the fan it will reduce a bit. Even after drinking a lot of water and eating glucose the feeling will not go. I feel like I have only 10 percent energy in my body. My pain would be more in the day time and after eating it would reduce. So I get little energy in the night after eating all througout the day. I could not continue my life normally. Then I went to my endocrinologist she found that vitamin-D was low. I corrected by eating heavy dose tablets and it came back to normal. But my symptoms continued. Then I did yoga it reduced by 10 percent. Then I tested for vitamin-B12 after five months it was 69 pg/ml. Then I took injections and corrected it. But my symptoms reduced by 20 percent only. Still, I cannot go out in the sun confidently. I do not know what to do. My parents are blaming me that I am simply telling a lie. Am I having any severe deficiency or disease? Please help me out. I have discontinued my course due to this condition." -37526,Which are the best days to have sex to become pregnant ?,welcome to healthcaremagic it seems you are not staying together and facing difficulty to come and have intercourse if you are staying together practice regular sex on alternate day and you will catch the ovulation day by the way how your wife decides which day she is ovulating ovulation usually occur 14th day prior from the expected date of period .it means if she does not get pregnancy she will have period on 14 th day from the date of ovulation regular sex in mid cycle period will help gettin pregnant for pregnancy to occur you should have normal semen and your wife should have patent tubes and ovulation and then there may be the chance of pregnancy ,"Hai, I am shibu. my age 35. weight 67. i married february 20, 2011. we intercourse in the ovulation time of May. but we cannot make a pregnent. she had regular periord in that month.On June she noticed one or two day she ovulate. So we cannot under stand the correct day of ouvation. On july she had period 2 days late. Yesterday she told me she is ovulating.Please give me the correct date for intercouse for get pregnant ." -143155,Can a pull in back result in stiffness of hips and legs?,"HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.Yes, prolonged lithotomy posiiton can cause back pain later.However, laparoscopic surgery has lesser incidence of post operative back pain, because spinal anesthesia is not given for the same.Please consult an Orthopedic surgeon.You might be taught physiotherapy and postural stretching exercises to alleviate back pain.ALso, mild painkillers might be temporarily taken.Imaging should be done to rule out any actual lesions - prolapsed disc , disc swelling etc.Get your calcium and Vitamin D levels checked - deficiency can cause back pain.Do not delay investigation and treatment for long,Take care. ","Hi,I had laproscopic surgery to remove left fallopian tube and two cyst right and tube. I still have lower back pain it has been two months since surgery. I thought having the cysts out will give me relieve still have sharp and dull pain in my lower back and hip. Is this normal? Will I get better soon can't stand too long or sit or laydown for a long time?I thought it was because I was lithotomy positon for long time during surgery?" -27112,I have no sex drive. How to get it back?,Hello. I read your query and understand your concerns. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks and regards. Revert with more information to a sexologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am suffering from anxiety and depression. I have palpitation and breathlessness. I am taking Panazep 25, Bupron 150 and Dicorate 500. I have sexual dysfunction, no erection, and a low desire. My doctor prescribed me Sildenafil 50 but, I am worried about its side effects. Please suggest a safe drug for my problem." -31418,How to get pregnant after having a miscarriage?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. From your description, I understand that you have a retroverted uterus. This is not the sole reason for the abortion because successful pregnancies are seen in many cases. The cause of the miscarriage should be known; if a postmortem or histopathological assessment of the products was done, that would benefit a lot. Your tubal patency, hormone levels and ovulation status should be normal. After intercourse, you have to wait for at least 30 minutes lying on your stomach for proper ascent of the sperm. Hope this helps. ","I had miscarriage last year,after that i couldn't become pregnant,my doctor told me that my womb is upside down that i should always lie face down after sex so as to get pregnant.but since then i've seen nothing,i'm even spotting now.pls what do i do." -135071,Can respiratory arrest lead to VT?,"Hi and thanks for the query, It is very important to get a proper clinical evaluation. This shall be important in distinguishing a poorly treated infection or resistance of the the causative organism to the used anti biotics. this shall be gotten through institution of a recommended treatment protocol for an appropriate duration of time and followed up by your treating physician. Doing a throat swad, culture and antibiotic sensitivity test could be important in diagnosing the appropriate germ and treating it porper. In case its an allergic condition, or it becomes so recurrent, your ENt specialist might vdecide to remove the tonsils. This could be necessary in prevent repeated infections, which could be a strong risk factor for Rheumatic fever (mainly joing and heart complications). I suggest you book an appointment with your ENT specialist for a proper evaluation and management. thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD. ",Hi I have a recurrent sores at the back of my throut always on the right side I also get fevers with it. It's just stated in the last year my moulth is really dry too. I do not smoke or drink and generally in good health. I suffer from allergies through out the year and have hay fever but I don't think that has anything to do with these sores? Please can you help me. -6936,I am suffering from headache and my MRI is normal. Please help.,"Hello. Headache with sudden onset and the worst headache of life need evaluation. Since your MRI brain is normal, it is reassuring. One thing that still needs to evaluate is, has there been any change in your vision, how is your fundus (eye) examination (to make sure there is no increased intracranial pressure). If all these tests are normal, then you might be suffering from status migrainous. Fioricet should be avoided as this may cause dependence. Things that would help, 1. ER visit for migraine cocktail for headache relief. 2. Water intake two liters per day. 3. Exercise daily. 4. A good sleep of at least five to six hours. 5. Preventive medications like Riboflavin 100 mg oral daily or Magnesium oxide 400 mg oral daily (trial for a month). 6. See a neurologist for detail evaluation. eye examination (fundoscopy) Migraine cocktail if secondary Headache is ruled out. ","Hello doctor, I have disorientation, headache, sensitivity to light, forgetfulness, and drowsiness. I went to the hospital to rule out brain aneurysm, nothing was found, but I need a resolution for the pain. Please help." -243474,"Taking prestiq 100, increased panic attack, anxiety. Cause and cure?","Hi there ~ You have your spelling wrong both times in the content of your questions. Assuming that you want to know what the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist is, I will let you know that psychiatrists go through medical school and complete training in psychiatry to be able to prescribe psychotropic medications. While there are many ways that one could become a psychologist (most of the times not being able to prescribe medications) the doctoral psychologist is considered or repute and a masters level a step below and so on and so forth. However the skill level depends on the experience with patients, either for psychiatrist or a psychologist. I hope this answered your question. Take care and have a nice day ! ",Hello Doc i have no problem but i need to know the diferant between Cycatrist and psychetrist . I have no problem with my hormons and evrtything is good in my health just a little bit feelin body eaching like an allergique at night . And some time feel like i am out of mood nervice fasty i can not hold the fault from the people around me exact ho has less smarty mind. I have 43 years old . My second husband i very younger then me but not looks like younger csuse i still have a good shape and good skin . And is make my mood up and down. He is very lovely this is nice love me also very good but he is not an educated man and he wont be or he can not get the points direct and he wana me cool and repet the information even 20 50 time no problem but don t nervice . Also he like to make sex more then 2 times every day . If i stop it him mean i heat him . I don not know ho need a doctor he make me feel like i am close to monopose . -9205,I am suffering from foul-smelling greenish discharge from my nose. Please help.,"Hello. You defaulted on the course and dosage of Augmentin 625. It was supposed to have been taken thrice daily for at least five days. With the regimen that you made, I doubt if any bacteria would have got killed, but you would have most probably resulted in a resistant strain of bacteria inside your nose. Complete the second course of antibiotics as told by the ENT. If there is no improvement, give the mucus for culture sensitivity and take the right antibiotic. Additionally, take some antihistaminic and montelukast combination. Avoid excess steam if you are in polluted areas. Do not smoke or drink. Drink plenty of warm fluids. Get back to us if you need it. You may need a radiological investigation. ","Hello doctor, Seven days back, I had flu-like symptoms with very mild fever (max 99 degrees) and little body ache, which lasted for a day or two. However, I did not get any sneezing or cough to date. At present, there is no fever. But after then, my right nostril is consistently producing foul-smelling greenish color mucous, and it is so repulsive as if something rotting inside. I doubted it is sinusitis and took Augmed 625 for three days (six tablets completed). The feverish feeling, body aches, and weakness resolved. However, this smelly mucus discharge, which is nauseating me 24 hours, is not getting cured. I am taking steam vapor twice a day along with Otrivin drops to relieve the congestion. While my left nostril is often transparent and occasionally produces normal white phlegm but right nostril is the culprit here. I am also getting headaches on the right side as if deep inside the skull and right jaw above the molar teeth. I consulted an ENT. She changed my antibiotics to Florenza 325 (twice a day) and also gave Mucolite SR tabs. I have already completed three days of this new regimen. But nothing seems to improve. She examined and said I do not have any visible Nasal polyps. My query is, does this sound normal to you? Does this sinusitis take very long to cure in spite of antibiotics? If it does not seem to be improved in the next two days, what would you suggest as the next course of action? The smelly discharge is nauseating me. I did not notice any blood in the phlegm. I keep blowing out the mucus and more seems to keep forming inside and occasionally drips down to the back of the throat. My tonsils are fine. I have no cough or sore throat or heaviness in the lungs. I am looking forward to the best remedy to get rid of this smelly mucus." -159751,What medication is suggested for grade 1 fatty liver and potassium level of 5?,"i hope you will get better,some time ribs may be fractured with fall and direct trauma it needs just rest and pain killers if its fractured, but it needs time to heel because ribs always moving with breathing, i advice you to take xray in case there is fracture you will know that it needs time, you should be patient and took pain killers. ",I fell off my horse today and now my ribs/side/back and shoulder on my right side hurt. I think it's just badly bruised but it hurts to move and if I take too deep of a breath. Should I go for an xray to make sure nothing's cracked or do I just take some Advil and take it easy for the rest of the day? -245129,"I have sever anxiety attacks, what do I do ?","Hi You are on appropriate medication, are able to post in an on-line health care forum and have recovered enough insight to acknowledge that you are a schizophrenic patient. These three things tell me that you are doing better and if you are concerned about any residual(remaining) problems, you should contact your own psychiatrist who it seems is doing a reasonable enough job. Also, please make it clear to yourself first what is it that you are not satisfied about and if you have given your current psychiatrist a chance to help with this as he is best placed to do so. Please do not change doctors unless there is a valid reason for doing so. Good luck ",I am a schizophrenia patient and am on Recita 10 Sulpitac 50 and Lopez 10 but not satisfied. want better consultation. please help -56468,Suggest precautions for high BP,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!The fact that your urine color has changed may indicate an urinary tract infection. I recommend performing an urine analysis, an abdominal ultrasound and a complete blood test, coupled with inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate). Regarding the dizziness, when changing body position, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure in sitting and standing up position. A head up tilt test may be necessary to exclude possible orthostatic intolerance. You should discuss with your attending physician on the above issues. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Greetings!Dr. Iliri ",Hi. I am 14 years old and lately have been having some issues. I feel dizzy and nuseous when I stand or lay down. When I urenate it comes out yellowish green and bubbly. It s been going on for about 2 months but before it started I have always felt 100% perfect and well. And it just started happening out of know where. I also feel warm and cold lately -126597,Yellowish water came out when pass motion.,"Thanks for the query IBS is irritable bowel syndrome which can only be done after excluding all other causes for your problem. Have u undergone colonoscopy and an endoscopy? I dont think u have because u wud have mentioned it otherwise. Since u have been missing your periods, plus having abdominal pains, plus cold feet. I see something which are multiple medical problems. I best thing would be to get admitted and evaluated thoroughly. Seek admission in a multi speciality hospital only Have a healthy life ","Hello, I have been diagnosed with IBS but I don't think it's right because I have a continued to have abdominal pain . It just started up about three days ago, and I've been on Bentyl for about two weeks. I take one capsule thirty minutes before every meal , as it says to. Is there anything else it could be? Also, I missed my period for five months straight after having a regular one for about a year and half. It just came back last month, and I have never had sex. I'm not sure if this is irrelevant but it's always seemed a little strange; my hands and feet are cold all the time. Thanks so much!" -111431,Suffering from flu,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Indomethacin is painkiller and included in NSAIDs(non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) group. On long run it can cause hypertension and acute gastritis. Since your extensive cardiac work up is normal, acute gastritis is the most probable cause for your chest pain. Along with prepaid (antacid), you need to follow these lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Drink plenty of fluids orally. 5. Avoid unnecessary use of pain killer drugs. DDon't worry, you will be alright. ","daily chest pains for the past 2 months, so severe had to call 911. had echo, stress test, ct scan of lungs, cardiac enzymes.. all negative, visited g i specialist and rheumatoid dr.. prevacid daily ordered.. no help, indomethecin ran my blood pressure sky high. still with daily chest pains. nitro doesnt help. please help." -123936,Having pin prick in lower side of abdomen and burning sensation during urination. Done with urine test during a period. Advise?,"Hi, the reason for left lower abdomen might be urinary tract infection, stone in the ureter near the bladder. or may be arthritis of the left hip joint . I advise you to consult an urologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have M.R.I. for confirmation of the disease. thank you. ","I have severe pain in my left lower pelvic area, not when sitting or lying down, standing and walking, worse when walking in the pool, I suspect it happens worse there because of the buoyancy, I have had a CAT scan to rule out kidney and bladder problems, I had an x-ray of my left hip and was told my hip was fine. It is so bad that at times I cannot walk and must sit right away. Other times I have no pain when walking but that is not often." -76600,What causes bloating and diarrhea post kidney stone and pyelonephritis surgeries?,"Hello, It is a harmless condition and does not cause any problems. If the renal function is normal no treatment is required. The pain is unlikely related to this calcification. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain ","HAD AN 9MM, 4MM AND SMALLER STONES NOT MEASURED IN LEFT KIDNEY. LITHOTRIPSY 4 OCT. FOLLOW KUB SHOW A 2MM X 10 MMARCUATE CALCIFICATION OR CALCIFICATION COLLECTION IN THE INFERIOR POLE OF THE LEFT KIDNEY. CONTINUE TO HAVE SAME PAIN NOW AS BEFORE THE LITHOTRIPSY WITH HEMATURIA. ANY IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON. HAVE FOLLOW UP APPT IN ONE WEEK.K" -210822,Is the red and swelled belly button normal?,"Hi...a kid who is behaving normally even with headache is not having something serious. But I take this opportunity to tell you about the red flag signs when you need to take him to the paediatrician - 1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorium or behaviour. You were right in giving him Ibuprofen. If the above symptoms appear or if the headache is bothering his daily activities, consult his paediatrician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","My son, who just turned 4 c/o headache for the first time today. He has vomited x3 and is not interested in eating or drinking. He denies having hit his head recently. He hasn t had a fever, has been outside playing in between vomiting. I gave him ibuprofen about 20min prior to him vomiting, after he was complaining of his head hurting after a nap today. Should I be worried about the headache?" -128694,How to treat darier's disease?,"**1. because the immune system is disturbed and . because skin and nervous system has a common embryological origin thus is the reason of recurrence or flaring of the disease.2.Take diet rich in protein,iron,folic acid, brown rice, orange, green vegetables, wheat, barley, green gram,lemon,turmeric,bitter gourd,garlic,pomegranate, nutmeg,bitter and sweet (not sour) food, dry ginger, khadira, black pepper, long pepper, old clarified butter,honey,light exercise,massage,boiled and filtered water to drink, tea, coffee(not after meals or during periods of fasting).Avoid raw fruits, raw radish, too much oily food, over eating, brinjal, tomatoes, soap, jaggery,coffee,sour and sweet food,oil,curd,newly harvested cereals, incompatible foods, food with heavy, unctuous and cold properties,sesame,salt, black gram, milk,lisora,makoya, day sleeping, mental stress, excessive exercise..vitamin e-rich food: spinach, almond oil, sweet potato, sunflower seeds, and wheat germs are good for the skin problems..scalp should be dandruff free..taking bath in sea water is very good for the skin treatment, similarly at home taking bath in Epsom salt or oatmeal containing water is also good..because skin infection of any type is precipitated by stress and disturbed immune system, hence medicines like Shankhpushpi, Sarpagandha,Brahmi,alongwith Suvarn Parpati ,Ashwagandha,Shatavri, as Immuno modulators can be given after consulting Ayurveda Physician there..Prescription medicine which you can ask for: Panchnimba churan,Ras manikya Arogyavardhini vati,Guduchi satva, mahamanjishthadi kwatha, Udaybhaskara churan, Paribhadra rasa,Chakramard beeja churna, khadirarishta..Aloe vera cream applied locally has given/shown encouraging results. ","Please suggest me the best homoeo or ayurvedic or herbal remedy for psoriasis of soles and palms. The skin is dry, fissured, scaly, thickened, itching with hot and burning sensation. Relief by dipping in hot/warm water. Unable to stand or walk since 6 months." -97506,Suggest remedy for painful pilonidal cyst,"Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painful butt lump, I would come up with three possibilities especially as you are a diabetic, these include: 1.     an abscess2.     The second possibility is of an infected benign cyst like sebaceous cyst     3.     The last possibility is of an inflamed bursa or tendinitis !     Overall, it is benign but infective and not to worry about this but you could go for FNAC test for confirmation and appropriate line of treatment!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ","I have a painful and hard lesion on my left bum, deep not in front but rather on the cheek of the bum and is so hard and very painful. Yes I do sit on the hard chair for long hours as I work on the computer, could it be the cause. I m also a diabetic...." -31479,Does having sex on 5th day of periods cause pregnancy?,"hithanks for using HCM.it is unlikely that she may get pregnancy , it is a low risk situation.thanks ","Hello, I would like to know whether it is possible for my girlfriend to get pregnant in this situation: we had unprotected sex on the last day(5) of her menstruation, then after 48 we had another one and six hours after that she took an Escapelle pill. She has got 24-day cycle.How high is the risk of getting pregnant in this situation?Thank you very much." -209391,Suggest treatment for cough in a child,"Hi...these are not seeds and it is how a watery diarrhoea looks like when admixed during purging. If he is sensitive to dairy, please avoid even biscuits and commercial foods which have cows milk in them.Coming to management - Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","Hi! My 15 month old son has had two lose stools today with what looks like sesame seeds in them. He has a little diaper rash as well. He is otherwise perfectly happy. He does seem to be sensitive to dairy, but I ve never noticed these seeds before." -36976,"Planning a baby, no pregnancy symptoms except bloated stomach. Pregnancy chances?","Hi, It is good to have folic acid to enhance healthy conception. If you are having 28-30 day cycles, your ovulation time could fall on the 14th-16th day, 14 days before the onset of next period. Since you had intercourse during the fertile days, you can get a HPT and consult your doctor for a blood test and a sonogram, if needed. Take care. ","Hi doctor, am married women 27 year old, last two months back i have very early miscarriage , and taking folic asid tab from that time, and planing to have baby, my last monthly period started on 17th oct, 12 and had unprotected sex from 27th oct, 12 to 02nd Nov, 12. today is 16th nov, am confuesed that weather am pregnant or not. and have no clue to early pregnency ecsept stomuc bloting. please help." -23437,How can I correct my eye ogling while talking to someone?,"Hi. Tension or stress is different from hypertension or high blood pressure. BP (blood pressure) medications will not help with the psychological tension you are describing. Social avoidance is another problem you have described. You are mostly disturbed about a preoccupation with eye ogling. And you have had panic related to normal bodily symptoms like stomach ache, headache, and hand pain. I think you are having anxiety issues. Consulting a psychiatrist would be my advice. I would suggest taking tablet Nexito 5 mg once a day after breakfast. It starts to have an effect on anxiety and social avoidance after at least 15 days of taking it. There are no side effects in the long term but in the initial two weeks, you may experience gastric trouble or bloat and initially increased anxiety. If they happen, start with a half tablet of Nexito 5 mg. You might need a prescription for this medication. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hello doctor, During childhood days I was a bit introvert but used to enjoy a lot by playing all sorts of indoor and outdoor games apart from studying. During college days also no issues were there as such. But while joined in a metro city as my first job felt bit awkward that I was not able to mingle with all people in my colony. I used to avoid social activity a bit. After that posted in a remote area where stayed for five years and enjoyed a lot mixing and partying with all sort of people. Then I was posted to my home place where one influential boss wanted to keep me in his section but due topressure from higher up he had to give up his idea, but directly or indirectly he was harsh. That was the beginning I feel. Along with that during that posting, I used to travel a lot, worked almost day and night just for my good name, that people will appreciate. Got lots of appreciation but these process initiate. During initial days after few hours of conversation people used to know about my eye ogling issue but now I feel within few minutes they can make out. Please help. I want to change it at any cost. Sometimes doing exercise, yoga but not so regular. My sleeping is very good, after going to bed, within a few seconds I used to sleep. Previously during any stomach ache, hand pain, headache for any reason, I used to think I will die very soon for that cause. What will happen to my family and so on. Although in my family, my wife has a good job and have only one child. But during last few months, much of change was going on in a positive way. During any farewell or any party if any photography will be there then my face will be in very much in tension. So nowadays during the photography session, I am avoiding that and instead, take photographs of all. Slowly and steadily I want to change eye ogling issue. My eye ogling look is like someone is surprised to see something strange. I know I can change but an efficient or proper support is needed. Never taken any medication. For blood pressure taken Repace 25 initially two years back. From mid of last year taken Repace 50. And later started taking CTD T 6.25/40. Felt many a time to stop this CTD T due to no such tension except eye ogling." -87452,Suggest treatment for fatty liver and elevated SGPT levels,"HelloElevated liver enzymes may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes,obesity etc.High liver enzymes may be due to altered lipid profile in your son's case.Findings also suggests altered lipid profile.He may need few investigations like routine hemogram,viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen.I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.I also suggest combination tablet of atorvastatin 10 mg and fenofibrate 160 mg single dose at night after dinner.It will control increased lipid level.He also need diet and life style modification.He should avoid saturated aft and go for brisk walk regularly.He also need medicines for diabetes mellitus.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","my son is 34 yrs old and obese(about 300lbs) and now his blood work shows elevated liver enzymes as well as a gallbladdder number that is not normal. his tryc.,his sugar,his colesterol are all high. what can he do quickly to get on the right track. the dr is doing a 2nd blood test to make sure the first one was correct.he is already on blood pressure pills,including fluid pills. I am so worried about him and knew his over weight problem was going to turn into something much worse. he is a very stubborn guy but he is scared now,really scared. He might see that a Mom does know best and he should have listened to me.help!" -3605,I developed skin rashes over my stomach and legs. Could it be linked to HIV?,"Hello. You have developed maculopapular erythematous lesions with itching, which can occur in multiple conditions. Please inform whether the lesions are also in finger webs and genital area. If there is intense itching, one of the differential diagnosis is scabies. Have you undergone your HIV test anytime? If no, get it done from any accredited laboratory to know your status. Please revert with complete information. ","Hi doctor, I have been away to abroad and developed skin rashes all over my stomach and legs. There are red dots everywhere and it is very itchy. I am worried it could be linked to HIV?" -35783,Slight spotting on last day of periods followed by having unprotected sex with precum on vagina. Possible pregnancy?,ur chance of being pregnant is unlikely as ur intercourse was on 5th day of menses.sperms can live upto 48 hrs only.unsafe period is 9th to 22nd day from start day of menses (if ur menses cycle is 28days).dont worry ,My mensus ended on monday or tuesday I'm not sure. But on Tuesday there was slight spotting. I had some intercourse with my boyfriend on tuesday but he didn't cum inside. What I'm worried about is there was some precum that is my vagina now and I heard that sperms exists in precum and some sperms cn live up to 5 days. The egg in the body comes 6 days-12 days after mensus ends. What are the chances of me getting pregnant and I'm worried because a I think how developed a person is can affect the chances of pregnancy. -19141,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -218494,Finding it difficult to wear my retainers as i am having swollen gums,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have white spot near cheek where wisdom tooth removal dont worry it is not Oral Cancer , it can be white lesion ,or due to infection near socket due to not maintaince of oral hygiene ,go to dentist and go for Oral examination,If necessary go for investigations like Cytology or if needed go for Biopsy. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day Do chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times a dayHope it will help you. ","At dental check up today, hygenist noticed small white spot on inner cheek near where wisdom tooth was removed in Sept. They were concerned about a little lacy effect on inner cheek. :Check up in Four mos. Now 1 am concerned about oral cancer I do bite that area since wisdom tooth is missing" -117711,Suggest treatment for severe stomach pain,"HIWell come to HCMThere are several medical conditions which causes splenomegaly and common some of then are anaemia, chronic malaria, some chronic infections, malignancy, liver disease, cardiac disease, if the spleen is really big enough can causes some discomfort then this is to be removed but this is rarely happens, else this does not cause anything danger, hope this information helps, take care. ","My husband has an enlarged spleen with pain and symptoms. We have had several consults/scans/bone marrow bx/periphearl blood smear with no diagnosis. He is heparin induced thrombocytopenic, status post two small strokes and SMA clot repair in 2004, and pneumonia before this splenomegaly. We need help." -240401,What are the symptoms and treatment for autism?,"Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you are concerned about the your multiple psychological problems. From the description of your symptoms, it appears that you could be suffering from Dysthymia (chronic depression) and also seem to be having issue with your sexual orientation and gender identity. From what you have mentioned, I don't see any symptoms of OCD.However, a detailed history and a thorough psychological assessment is necessary in order to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. So, I would advise you to have a detailed evaluation by a psychiatrist and plan further treatment. Don't worry, there are effective treatment options to help you with your problems, such as psychological therapy or medication. Wish you all the best.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist ","Sir, I feel myself psycologically ill for my activities related to my daily routine, for i feel much of the time-very borring. Everything, T.V., Music(very rarely), my house, my colony, my studies etc. all seem to borr me. All these i feel from about last one and a half year.There are several other problems such as running of a music in my mind while studying i.e. when i am quite.Oh! there's another serious problem(might not really be). Sir, last 6 years back when i was in class 6(Presently in class XII, 17years old), i got up an early morning and saw the buttocks of my father, and semen ejaculation happened unkowingly for the first time. I knew nothing about sex at that time, and so i got in practice of masturbation,without knowing anything about it just as if my body compelled me to do so.[I am a male]but attracted towards male. Actually not towards male rather any male's genitals or butocks and that too bare body doesn't attract me much but well dressed body do. And yes i have no doubt about my male identity.One of the psychytarist has dignosed it as OCD.I don't know whom to consult in Delhi. Please help me out of the guilt, and my problem." -216073,Suggest treatment for sensitivity and pain after molar filling,Hi ....tongue is mirror of our oral cavity.coating on tongue is due to poor oral hygiene .your gums have infection which needs oral prophylaxis .use mouthwash and do regular tongue cleaning. Have check up by dentist if infection is sever then have antibiotic course. Gradually it will be fine.take care ,Hi I m 21 years old and female. I woke up feeling very nauseous and weak. I have not thrown up yet but the feeling comes and goes. I did not notice the white coating on my tongue til the afternoon. It is not thick and most goes away when I scrape it. I do have a broken tooth and my dentist said there s an abcess starting to form in my gums above the tooth. I do not drink or smoke. I ve never had a white tongue before. I read it could be dehydration because I drink water rarely. -189492,"Suffering from Flu with crackling sound when breathing, with slight itchy throat and cough. History of cancer and tonsils. Suggestion?","Hi there, If the removing shirt has become too painful I don't see any other option than to go to hospital and take expert help. Do monitor for fever as if he develops temperature after chemotherapy that needs urgent medical attention as well. Take care ","yes, myhusband take chemo and had a rash , try all kind of med s . cream etc now he has blister and some are breaking and his tshirt is stuck on his back and has raw skin so its hard to pulll off plus the shower water hurt and I can t get him into the tub becasue his legs, arm are swollen too.... and the knees have rash too he said every thing hurt... he had chemo Monday B12 short and Tuesday we went to the Hospital for 2 pts of blood." -133279,What is the remedy for asthma and wheezing?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,\The symptoms suggests me that your are chronic allergic manifestations, as you are having throat infection which is followed by cough for last 5 years suggest me that you may be having some allergic reactions.You need to undergo absolute eosinophil count to know the presence of any allergic reactions. If there is elevated levels of eosinophil count, you need to test yourself for most prevalent allergens like dust, mite, pollens, food and chemicals.This help to find out the allergen which is a triggering factor for your condition and producing all these symptoms. After identifying the allergen you can avoid the allergen or you can go for immunotherapy.Meanwhile for your symptoms you can take Tab LevocastOral AntihistaminesSyrup for cough like codeineThank you. ",i have a irritation in my throat that causes me to cough i have had this continually for at least 5 years. iv e had an x ray witch was clear .iv e had nose drops .and a test for asthma doc said i might be border line asthmatic and i tried a inhaler for a month. nothing helped .i am 72 yrs. and in very good health. -163407,How to treat fracture in the dominate toe of my left foot?,"Dear Sir, thanks for question. I have understood your concern, see swelling indicates injury or inflammation at site affected, as you mentioned pain in piriform bone may due to accute immediately compression to underlying tissue. as you mentioned that you were doing triceps curls so might be there was higher compression injury around bone, might ligaments and tendons may injury temporary. so first you need to consult orthopedic surgeon and get x ray done to rule out any fracture in the bone. if there is no fracture then need to take physical therapy in the form of ultrasound and tens modalities which inhibit pain and swelling. I hope you have satisfied with the answer. feel free to ask again. provide feedback. ","What could be the cause of the pisiform bone being swollen. It s about twice the size of the other side. It don t hurt, nor does it inhibit any movement. I did lose strength in that arm this morning when doing triceps exercises with 20 lb weights in both hands." -139151,"Suggest treatment for fever , influenza and back pain","Hi did review your concern. Such a pain described by your brother with constipation can be due to bowel problem, kidney problem, pancreas problem or vertebra bone problem. I would suggest a Ultrasound of abdomen to start with and a stool analysis as well as proper examination of his back and belly.Does he have any pain shooting to his legs? Also if need be get a CT scan abdomen done, to rule many things out, however not needed at this moment.I hope this helps.Wish you a very healthy life ahead ","My brother has pain in the right side towards his back, he has been to A &E in Switzerland and our own Doctor who say he is constipated...he has has Movicol and I gave him some Dulcolax, he has now passed a motion, the pain goes and then returns, he is not eating or drinking much as food taste horrible," -255819,How likely is it that she could become pregnant by missing the 6th pill of Microgynon ?,"Hi, You had contraception failure during sexual contact which occurred during you safe period ( (chances of pregnancy is minimal ) and then you had emergency contraceptive pill ( so chances became negligible ). Wait 1week later to expected date of menstruation for you normal menstruation to come ( this ll confirm that you are not pregnant ) if it doesn't then get UPT done to be confirm . If positive then visit a gynecology clinc for medical termination of pregnancy ( as you cannot get these drug over the counter) Hope this ll help THANKS N REGARDS ","i had my last preiods on 18th dec, and i had sex 22nd dec using condom with my boyfrnd but due to a broken condom, the sperm got ejacuted in my vagina..due to that within next 2 hours of the intercourse i consumed 1 pill of unwanted-72. now my questions are1. is ther any chance of getting pregnant??2. how can i be sure i will not get pregnant??3.is ther any additional mediciene should i take to avoid the pregnancy??so tat i get sured i will not be pregnant in future?" -137740,What causes lower backache and numbness in the hands?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After stopping the medicine the side effects can persist for 3 to 4 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal ",Have 25 years low back pain Tried everything 4 surgeries Have implant Doc put me on lyrica Have side effects only taking 75mg at night . .would like to ramp for more relief but makes me tight impacts my business Will side effects subside? Realize everyone is different Will not take benzos anymore given side effects Thanks -99204,Noticed a painful & soft mass at the bottom of the foot,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some abscess in your breast. It is common after injury or intervention. You should consult your doctor and go for incision and drainage. Then tske complete course of antibiotics according to your doctor's advice. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","i had my nipples peirced.the left one wasnt healing right after several months,so i took them out.now the nipple on the left breast is inverted,and there is a large painful lump in it. there was alot of pus looking substance coming out,but now nothing. what could it be?" -32483,how to get pregnant?,"Hi, I think, you have been advised laparoscopy as you have tried for 4 years. So, laparoscopy sometimes can tell you the problem which HSG and ultrasound can't detect. If you don't want laparoscopy to be done, you can go for IUI. In this, uou will be given some medicines for growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound. When follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. IUI will be done the next day. Progesterone will be happy for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 cycles. If it doesn't work then you can go for laparoscopy or straight away to IVF. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","4yrs marrige i am no pregnent. every reports normal both.aiims doctor suggest laproscopic sergery, why? age 34,hgt 5"", wgt 50.blood test hormontest normal tube test normal periods normal, no cyst seen. husband age 42.hgt 5.4"",wgt 64.sugar tsh test normal. sementest result 85." -254227,How long after taking Cerazette pill can you have sex?,"Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) This is likely to be sue to hormonal variations.Let me know if you need anymore help.Regards, ",hi dr andrew i was diagnosed with endometriosis and my gynecologist give me birth control pills for me to take for 6 m onths .he told will have to shout down my ovaries is that means that for these 6 months i wont get my menstrual cycle??? im a little confused -173708,Suggest treatment for sharp brief pains in my head inspite of using Effexor,"Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.In addition to prednisolone, we need to look at the status of Neuropathy. She may need drugs like Gabapentin, Pregabalin EtcHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ",my mother is a diabetic has copd severe restless legg and several sleep disorders . There is a family history of epilepsy cramps in leg restless leg sleep and disorders . I believe it to be neurological this cluster of problems also she has now developed severe pain in her right foot and is in such excruciating pain she sleeps maybe 3 hrs tops each night the opiate pain meds are interfering with her breathing and has caused her to be placed on prednisone wich of course has caused weight gain thus further problems with her breathing and pain in foot what should she do ? -204596,What causes dark purple line around lips?,"With such presentations in my clinic, I would prescribe Domperidon 1 tablet 3 times after 15 min before meals . It is gold standard for acid reflux.Kindly follow Pevzner's diet 1, don't give him ice or other tea, it will increase acidity, avoid chocolate and cheese, it can cause migrains also.Begin to take flax seeds(boil 1 tbs in 2 glasses of water,take 1/2 glass before meal twice a day). Give him yoghurts,probiotics(Visilac), it will decrease nausea and increase appetite. For headache migraines you can use 1 tablet of Diclofenac and 1 tablet of Domperidone. Hope this helps ","we were told our child may have abdominal migraines- both of this parents have regular migraines( headaches) and strong family history of headache migraines on both maternal and paternal sides. One family member ( adult) has abdominal migraines. Our child has what appears to be very strong episodes of nausea that can last for as long as six hours but usually around 1 to two hours. nausea is in waves. He gets extremely pale and says his cheeks feel numb and then sometimes his hands and arms do as well.. this can last as long as nausea sometimes.. I thought the tingling sensations might be panic related ( panics when the nausea is very bad) but GI doc said tingling should not last that long with panic. He also has dark circles often with these and more recently has complained of back bothering him when he has these episodes. He has had stomach cramping for two months now as well as the nausea but nausea is getting more severe... he had upper and lower scoping done and has been recently diagnosed with acid reflux for which he is taking 40 mg of prilosec in capsule form ( capsules poured out). He has also been prescribed ondansetron for nausea ( which does not always seem real effective) also just started him on amitriptyline ( 10mg) just started last night. had been hesitant to start him on the amitriptyline as the GI specialist said that with as severe and as long-lived as the nausea seemed, he wondered if it was maybe abdominal migraines and that the nausea would not be that long lasting with reflux alone. So, my thought was if it was abdominal migraines, I wanted to monitor what he had eaten the days the nausea has been really bad. The common thread I found for each day was caffeine and he loves iced tea. He has had six episodes of severe nausea, tingling etc in the last two weeks..... all lasting at least an hour if not more... He also urinates a lot and when he has these episodes and sometimes says he feels dizzy. My main question is, if he continues to take the amitriptyline, is it then going to be difficult to diagnose him with abdominal migraines ( GI doc said if it is abdominal migraine, that is the med a Neurologist would prescribe). Can reflux cause abdominal migraines or make them worse? Looking back over the last couple months when this first started... he has been pale a lot ( looks sick)... we were pediatrician several times and were not to see specialist until next week but when he started losing weight specialist saw us sooner. Son had difficulty eating at times the past couple of months due to feeling so nauseated and became thinner. and thinner.. trying to get him some relief he is absolutely miserable when he has these episodes. Having nausea with headache migraines, I know how severe nausea can be... he does not cope with it well at all. I take something at onset of headache migraines and feel good within a half hour... this is not happening for him...I really don't want him on meds for a long time but since migraines are so strong in our family, I am concerned this may be the case. Do kids usually grow out of these if it is abdominal migraine? Could it be related to his hormones? He is 10 . Concerned about side effects of med.... maybe things will subside when reflux clears up? Thanks so much for any help you can provide!!! Heartfelt thanks!!" -238291,Suggest treatment for anxiety,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your problem. This is what we normally call examination anxiety or exam phobia or exam fear. Some how you had started to fear the exams. The nervous breakdown you are referring is actually anxiety and panic attack due to something happened that day. You need to recall the incidents of that day to get the right picture and answer to my question. Knowing the basic reason makes cure easy.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I have recently had a nervous breakdown a year back during my exams,and had panic attacks but the doctors at Shifa international hospotal could'nt find any problem.Fortunetly i recovered. I have had my O'level final exams recently in June 2010, and as i was given the exam paper i felt unconscious, no one knew i was feeling ill, and assumed that i had slept. I'm a brilliant student at beaconhouse jhelum, my expected grades from all the teachers were straight A's , but i donot know what happened during the exams. I was'nt abble to give my exams properly. My head felt very dizzy, my muscular co ordination was very weak, i could see black spots, have blind spells. I have not told my family about it. I really need help. I'm a british citizen living in pakistan temporarily. Please help. I dont know if it's a phobia or what." -45448,Suggest remedy for rash with dry skin,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, skin lesion always need clinical observation and it is being diagnosed ""Impetigo"" then it could be right because this is being done after the clinical examination and this would be given first priority, hope this information helps, take care. ","Hi. I am 16 years old, a girl, and as of yesterday I have had a rash on my chin and a little of my face. I went to the doctor and it was diagnosed as impetiago. There is no pus or vesicles though. It feels slightly moist, is very itchy, red, and burning. Does the diagnosis make sense?" -123127,What is the cause of abdominal pain as seen in urinalysis?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.It is very common that with diarrhea, urinary tract infection appears. Lower abdominal pain, back pain, frequent urinating, burning while urinating can be present with UTI. I suggest you to have urine analysis done. In case of an infection, antibiotics needs to be prescribed.In a meanwhile please increase fluids intake and start cranberries supplementation.Hope this will help.Regards. ",Lower abdominal pain left side and right side. I just got over having diarrhea for 12 days and got out of the hospital after they gave me fluids through an iv. They gave me Percocet for pain and sent me home. Now that I'm home the pain is back and is more intense now! I don't know what's going on? -86454,How to check for gallbladder dysfunction?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have elevated liver enzyme SGPT. Elevation of liver enzymes level seen in liver damage. It may be due to some viral infection, alcohol, drugs or toxins. Your level is very slightly elevated so nothing to worry much about that. Just be relaxed. Just repeat liver enzymes level. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, I m a 51 year old male - I m running 25+ week, lifting 5 days, yoga, etc. I consume maybe 6 beers a week. I take daily vitamins, but absolutely no Advil, Tylennol, aspirin, etc. I just had my Cholesterol testing, it came back OK, but my Liver enzyme AST was a 65. I just went back this morning for a follow-up blood test and will get the results back within a week. Any thoughts as to why the elevated level." -117782,What is the treatment for lower stomach pain?,"Hi.Thanks for your query for your husband.History of stomach flu noted.He has got diarrhea for 2 days now, Bleed in vomiting, pain in the abdomen at the level above and below naval and swelling and discoloration above naval.All these symptoms suggest that there may be an intestinal infection.Get him a 5-day course of an antibiotic, Metronidazole, probiotic, symptomatic and supportive. ","My husband is 51. He has pain in the lower right side abdomen, that seems to be gradually getting worse. It is below and above the naval, and it looks like there is a little discoloration and a tiny bit of swelling above the naval on the right side below the ribs. He is vomiting blood and has had diarrhea for 2 - 3 days. We both had an intestinal flu or something about two weeks ago. Thank you," -202315,What causes chest pain while jumping on a trampoline in 5 year old?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regarding diet - You can use cerelac...any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","9 month old had scant amounts of bright red blood in 2 stools, which were green and then yellow. They were about 2 hours apart starting at 4 am Friday morning. After that he has had yellow diarrhea after every bottle, but no blood. His bottom is red and irritated. He has had no fever or vomiting. His demeanor is normal with a little difficulty getting comfortable when sleeping" -115338,Can geminor M1 cause acidity and dizziness?,"Hi, Azithromycin can be taken while on Depakote. There is no documented harmful interactions between these two medications hence Azithromycin may be taken safely while taking Depakote for the treatment of seizure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ","Hi, I have been tested positive chlamydia recently and have been prescribed 4 tablets of azithromycin to be taken at once. I am epileptic and am currently taking 2x300mg Epilim per day (depakote), I am concerned the drugs could interact and cause seizure activity. Any thoughts?" -118896,Suggest remedy for abdomen & back pain,"Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, I would suggest you the following:1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity.2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food, and avoidance of alcoholic beverages and smoking if you do.3) Regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness.4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a proton pump inhibitor for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards.5) Routine stool test for ova and cyst and treat them if positive.I am hopeful for you to get relief with the above regimen.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","Doctor,I am suffering from stomach pain since a month. I was diagonised for healed duodenal ulcers 6 months before. My gastroenterologist gave me IBSCIM and Live Freeze Lacto ...tablet. Am I in the right track? Still my pain continues. What foods should I take or avoid?. Pls suggest." -3763,My mom's biopsy report shows chronic non-specific cholecystitis. Should we worry about this?,Hi. Having gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) I just need to reassure you that the surgery was done by a world class surgeon. Reply to your queries: No need to worry about non-specific cholecystitis. It is not a cancerous lesion. If she avoids fried and fermented meals then there will be no issues of gas. Stones are analyzed not biposed but it is fine if that was not done. Type can be interpreted from the gross appearance but anyways it does not affect management. I hope this helps. ,"Hello doctor, I wanted to take a second opinion about my mother. In her ultrasound, it was diagnosed that she had gall bladder stones. There was no pain but it was accidentally observed in the ultrasound. We waited for three years, but then, later on, one of my friend’s mother developed gall bladder cancer which was fatal. This incident prompted us to take a second opinion. And this time, the doctor also suggested that gall bladder should be removed because the stones might create problems in pancreas. Therefore we had her operated and the gallbladder was surgically removed. After the operation, biopsy of the gallbladder was also done. (All the relevant reports are attached the pre-operative medical tests are also there. In one of the reports in history, it is written that patient gives a history of pain in abdomen, complaints of acid peptic dyspepsia. She had no pain in the abdomen and no problem of gas or indigestion before the operation). After the operation, she had pain in the operation area which was healed later on. She has had typhoid thrice and TB once when she was young. She had chikungunya type fever last year which was negative for chikungunya tests, but the doctor said it might have been chikungunya and the tests might not have been done in the right time period that is why they came negative. She also takes medicines for blood pressure, knee and joint pain (calcium), cataract, homeopathic medicine for nose polyp infection. Here are my questions: The biopsy report says the impression of chronic non-specific cholecystitis, should we worry about it? Is chronic non-specific cholecystitis cancerous? My mother faced gas problems after the operation which became normal after a week or so and rarely she has that (like recently she had some dal paratha which was oily and caused the gas). Is this normal? Would she be frequently having gas incidents since her gall bladder is removed? We never did a biopsy of the gall bladder stones, should that also be done?" -81365,Have back pain when dehydrated. Had Urinary Tract Infection spread to kidneys. Related?,"Welcome to HCM!Your reports are needed.Chronic infection can be due to DM, so check your Blood Sugar Level.Also do Renal Function Tests fresh, Serum Uric Acid levels,Sr. calcium & Sr. PTH.A urine culture & sensitivity report is needed.A fresh DTPA renal scan renogram should be done & cause for reduced renal function (specifically Right sided) needs to be be sorted out with further investigations.You haven't mentioned your age.Till then, with your Urologist's opinion, you may take antispasmodics, analgesics, solifenacin, imipramine, diuretics (if required).Do Uroflowmetry, USG KUB - look for post void residue.Wish you a speedy recovery.Take care.Regards. ","I have continued right flank pain, had pyelonephritis Dec 3 - 10, then passed kidney stones Dec. 17th. The pain in on going and doesn t seem to get better. it is somewhat relieved with pain medication . It is definitely MUCH worse between the hours of 1 am - 9am and I need to urinate at a minimum - 1 time per hour if not more during those hours and very little comes out. I just had more blood work and a CT scan with contrast this week. Don t have results back yet. I am tired of this pain and worry. I have a history of recurring pyelonephritis, usually twice per year my entire life. Right kidney functions 30%, left functions 70% - as of 15 years ago. Any input you can provide would be greatly appreciated." -52856,Suggest treatment for small vessel disease of the heart,"Hi,It may be an allergy, or maybe he sleeps on his check, or here is something that irritates the skin. Try to pay attention what he does in the morning, what causes the warm sensation, how he sleeps, if there is something unusual at home or he has changed some habits. It will help to find the cause.Take care ","My dad had a stent put in last October. Up to then he has been very healthy and active and keeps fit with weights and bicycling. He is 73 and has been experiencing a warn sensation on his face, specifically his left cheek. He is on medications and none cause this side effect. He did have a test to see if the artery in his neck was clogged and it wasn't. What could be causing this? He usually feels this in the morning and it comes and goes. Also, are there any other tests he can have done to investigate this further?" -142062,What causes burning and stabbing pain in the back and hip?,"Hello, I have studied your case.Your MRI says foraminal protrusion causes foraminal stenosis which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply right lower limb [leg].Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.As MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution.Epidural may give long term pain relief.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care. ","I am 32, 5'5 120 and I got an MRI for back pain. The results said I have L4-5 mild bulge and moderate annular tear. L5-S1 moderate disc extrusion, facet djd is mild bilaterally. Moderate to severe left stenosis and moderate right lateral stenosis near SI roots. I am scheduled for epidural next week, but want to know if I can heal from this or is surgery the only option" -17781,"When I urinate standing up, I notice foamy bubbles. Does it indicate a high protein content?",Hello. I hope it helps you. If you have any further query please ask me. For further queries consult a criticalcare physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/criticalcare-physician ,"Hi doctor,I am a 29 year old male. When I urinate standing up, I notice foamy bubbles. If I do it sitting, there are no bubbles. I read in the internet sources, that it might be due to a high protein content in the urine, which may be due to a kidney problem. I got really worried and opted for a check up. All the reports came back good, but uric acid levels were high at 8.69. Since I was in doubt, I tested at two different labs. But, the readings were almost the same. From the last few days, I observed frequent urination, due to which I stopped drinking water. Now, it is causing a slight burning sensation after urination. Please tell me if something is wrong with me or is it due to my anxiety? Should I undergo any tests?" -184452,Suggest treatment for blood cancer,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Sorry to know about your aunt who is suffering from stage 4 cancer. Colon cancer might be violent at times and even after surgery about half the patients develop spread to liver, lung and brain. The expected survival of a stage 4 cancer patient is up to 2 years from the date the cancer detection was confirmed in the liver.The maximum survival depends on many factors like age of patient, response to treatment, progress of disease, general health condition and mental outlook. In case of your aunt, it is important to know if the liver and kidneys are functioning normally. Swelling in legs indicates a problem in liver, kidney or heart. If there is a complication in the liver or kidneys then survival is reduced to 6 months. Please do not worry. ","my aunt was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It originated in her colon and has spread to her liver. She has had 2 chemo treatments but is not having more. We were told that she will be starting hospice. She has gained 40 lbs in the hospital in 2 weeks. Her legs and feet are extremely swollen. She is confused at times. How do we know if she has 2 days, 2 weeks or 2 years to live?" -242421,"Feeling of things moving in public hair and eyebrows, anal itching. Have head lice. Detected no infestation. Help",Hishe needs relook at diagnosis and evaluation of treatment so far .The symptoms lately developed may be in BMD and also in schizophrenia Get in touch with a psychistrist for detail evaluation of present and relook of total treatment and historytake careDr Lal Psychiatrist ,my daughter has been treated for bi polar disorder. she has been taking quitapine 600XL FROM LAST 2 AND HALF YEARS AND Lithium Carbonate 800 prolong release since last 7 months. since last year she has developed paranoid and severe delusions she accused her mom for sexual harreshment and she has been hate her mom and sister we are very worried about our daughter what should we do -92817,Does lipoedema cause moveable lumps?,"hi.based from your description alone, it could be a lipoma (fatty deposit), fibroma (fibrous tissue formation) or a cystic formation (sebaceous or keratinous cyst). these are all benign lesions, but other lesion types must also be ruled-out. it's not an emergency case, but if the lesion is increasing in size, causes pain or discomfort, and is bothersome for you, a consult with your doctor, preferably a general surgeon, is best for clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as xray or ultrasound) and management (medical and/or surgical, excision biopsy of the lesion) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",I have a dime sized lump on the right side of my abdomen. It is about a hands width below my rib cage. It is not painful to the touch or anything like that. It is round and not irregular in shape. It does not stick out from my body. I am a 43 year old female in good health. What could this be? I have a yearly doctor s appointment in 2 months and did not know if it would be okay to wait until then to have it checked. -185821,Can stagnant water around cause any serious problem to cancer patients?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Prostate cancer is confirmed by doing certain tests specific to the prostate gland. At first the serum PSA level is important and if this is high then the patient is recommended for a transrectal ultrasound of prostate. This will show any suspicious lesions. Any lesion in the peripheral zone of prostate is to be biopsied and this biopsy is done under ultrasound guidance. A little bit of tissue from the suspicious region is taken out with a needle and sent to the lab to study the cells. Only if there are cancer cells then a diagnosis of cancer is established. Once a patient is confirmed with caner of prostate, it is better to do a bone scan and ultrasound abdomen and chest X ray to know the spread of disease. If there is no spread and the tumor is smaller than 3 cm in size then it is in first stage. Terazosin is a drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms due to an enlarged prostate caused by benign prostatic hypertrophy. Please do not worry. ","please wil you telme if my husban have postate cancer in the first stage? Sorry for my mistaques buth my lenguaje is Espanol , hi start with the problem both hi dosent want me to tock his Doctor. Hi is very stoborn, Can he star Radietion or medication? Tanks. Jenny. P.S. His taking terazosin cap 5.MG" -60423,Are muscle spasms common during staph infections?,Yellowish Green discharge is more commonly seen in Trichomoniasis which is a sexually transmitted disease and not in herpes infection.You should use protection while having intercourse and should maintain good personal hygiene. ,"Since I can remember a few days before my period I always get very itchy and I would get my period and as soon as done my itchiness would complete go away and I never checked it but they would tell me because of my hormones. But I noticed last month same symptoms itchiness, redness, irritation but like a day before staring my period I one small sore and I though I had gotten it because of all the scratching. Didn t pay much attention and it was gone as soon as I finished my period. This month same symptoms itchiness, redness, irritation but this time 3 small sores but I been having like yellowish greenish discharge no bad odor. Is it herpes? I have a doctors appointment today for my blood work result. I m very scared and praying is not herpes but another infection." -162379,Noticed elevated temperature in body after a surgery in neck,Hi Reclast is being routinely used in osteoporosis with normal kidney functions. In case of ca breast survivors the dose is more frequent than normal. YOur doctor will tell you more about it. ,I am an 18-month survivor of stage 0 ER+ breast Ca being treated with tamoxifen because I was unable to tolerate aromatase inhibitor therapy due to extreme bone pain I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and my endocrinologist wants to start me on Reclast Is this a good idea? I have no history of kidney problems -251428,What causes dark and light spotting during pregnancy?,"Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As there is history of tying up of tubes, and urine test is negative.;please do not consider possibility of pregnancy. It can be a delayed period and you can wait until the cycle starts or you can induce the periods with Tab Regestrone 5 mg twice a day for 5 days. Most of the symptoms that you are getting can be due to pre menstrual syndrome .I will suggest you to indulge in a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Include more portion of fruits, salads and vegetables in daily diet. Drink plenty of water in a day. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products and refined sugars. Use of Tablet Vitamin E, Long acting form of Vitamin B 6 -B LONG F and Capsule PRIMOSA each one daily for 3 months will be of help. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar. ","I am 29 yrs old last period 6 wks ago, blocked tubes not by choice, never been more than 5 days late, neg hpt, nausea, bloating, lowers abdomen distended and hard, uterus and cervix are very low in vaginal cana, very fatigued, sore breasts. what could cause this?" -114046,"Have Fibromyalgia and experiencing Diarrhoea, Nausea and Flu. Treated for UTI and Bronchitis. Cause for this symptoms?","Hi and thanks for the query,Interpretation of these results would require that many parameters be taken into consideration. First, you have already been on treatment, and steroid therapy, for that reason. This alters somehow the normal inflammatory response and distorts to an extent the expected physiological hormonal changes. Expertise of an endocrinololgist in the interpretation of these results is advised.It is possible you could have a mixed connective tissue disease. Symptoms here span from those fron Sjogren's, syndrome, Lupus, mixed connective tissue disease. Your rheumatologist will certainly ask of an ascernal of biological tests (ANA, p ANCA, cANCA, CrP, ESR, CBC, Rheumatoid factor, Anti Ds DNA, anti Sm antibodies). X rays to evaluate any degenerative of demineralization lesions at the level of the joints could also be seen. I strongly suggest you consult your rheumatologist and an endocrinologist. Thanks and kind regards,Bain LE, MD. ","I have symptoms of severe fatigue/lethargy/affecting ADLs, weight gain with no diet or lifestyle changes, generalized pain/malaise, insomnia, fever of 99.5f to 101.5f x 1yr, and I feel worse than crap. I was dx w/ lupus-like syndrome 18yrs ago and Fibromyalgia 16yrs ago. I've always had a fatigue and pain, but my sypmtoms have been markedly worse for 1 yr. I had a Cortrosyn Stimulation Test this AM and 25 mg/l was my baseline; it increased to 32 after 30 min; the increased to 37 at 60 min post injection. The high range for normal s 19mg/dl. I had a normal MRI of the Stella Turcica this AM as well. How would you interpret my findings? I've looked the interpretation up, but it's unfamiliar to me and I want to know more about it. I know it should elevate over time, but I'm not exact on what the baseline elevation indicates" -255175,Suggest remedy after missing birth control pills,"Hello,I can understand your concern. Prolonged bleeding cycles and heavy bleeding, spotting between two cycles, painful mesntruation etc are common side effects of Mirena insertion. They will fade away in a few weeks to few months. So if the bleeding is getting lighter and pain is not debilitating, you can wait for some days for it to stop and the body will get adjusted to Mirena.However, if the bleeding gets heavier day-by-day, the pain worsens, you develop fever or foul smelling discharge, you should consult a doctor immediately as it indicates presence of bacterial infection. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HCM. Let me know if I can be of further help.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah ","i had a mirena coil inserted 2weeks ago, i started off with really bad abdominal pain and lite bleeding and evenutally the pain settled, the bleeding has now got heavier passing clots and my pain has returned and im concerned as im now bleeding 2weeks is this normal" -12938,How can I lower my raised cholesterol levels?,"Hi. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, your cholesterol is high especially LDL. This is more worrisome. Cholesterol runs in family. So, despite a healthy lifestyle, some patients fail to reduce cholesterol. Please let me know your weight, your height, any alcohol habit, are you taking any lipid-lowering drug? Please reply me answers to the above-asked questions, so that I can guide you better. For bilirubin, get done ultrasound abdomen for liver and biliary tract. Please let me know if the ultrasound is already done. I will be happy to help you further. ","Hi doctor, I recently had a full blood count done and would like a second opinion on the results. It was my cholesterol which surprised me. I have never suffered from high cholesterol but over the past three years, it has kept up and recent tests showed serum cholesterol 7 mmol/L/HDL, 1.25 mmol/L/LDL, 5.07 mmol/L, triglycerides 1.5 mmol/L. This surprised me as my cholesterol two years ago was 5.0 mmol/L and I gave up all meat four years ago. I am 45 years old, eat healthy, exercise 3 to 4 times a week. I find it weird that my cholesterol has gone up when I have given up meat though there does seem to be a family trait in my mother's side for high cholesterol. I have also been reading a lot recently that views on cholesterol are changing and studies show that it is not directly linked now to saturated fats and heart disease. The other test I wanted to briefly discuss was my liver results. My doctor said they were all fine. I have looked at them and they all do seem to be fine except I noticed my Bilburin level was up a bit to 24 umol/L which sits just outside of the norm. My doctor mentioned nothing about this. Is it a concern?" -184077,"What causes pain in neck, hip and feet after chemo?","hello dear. I have gone through the details. Though it has spread(metastatic), prostate cancer is a slow growing cancer and most patient can enjoy life upto 5 to 8 years or so with the help of some form of treatment which may include hormonal therapy, chemo drugs, radiation and surgery. So go ahead with the treatment. Good luck ","My brother was just diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer last August & he has been in complete denial. He reluctantly went to his doctor last week , had a bone scan and yesterday had an interdisciplinary meeting with all the doctors who will treat him. His doctors have said the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. There are areas on his 3rd rib left side, bottom of cervical spine & I think top of thoracic spine. He had a chest xray that showed the cancer is most likely in his kidney. The ureter may blocked d/t lymph nodes? My brother thinks the doctors said it may be a stone? but I think the cancer is most likely in the lymph nodes. He has an appointment with the urologist tomorrow. What is the prognosis for metastatic prostate cancer. I did not want to ask the doctors because just getting my brother to go was stress enough I didn't want to ask that." -150436,Is there a way to reduce the eosinophil count in my blood ?,thanks for choosing health care magic.Megaloblastic anemia means you have deficiency of Vit B12 in your body which gives rise to this condition.In some cases if the reason is due to genetic factors it can have family trait.but this not very often. ,I have megaloblastic anaemia disorder and I need to know that is there any possiblity that this disorder will transfer to my childs. -155201,How to treat severe knee pain caused by fluid collection?,"Hi, This condition is called - in layman's terms a Frozen shoulder. The possibility of Muscle/tendon rupture during push-ups remains high. Diagnosis is by MRI. Treatment is pain killers and physiotherapy and depends on MRI report. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","hi i have had pain in my shoulder for about 3 months now, the pain started when i was doing some push-ups, so i stopped doing them about 3 months ago but the pain is still there when i lift my arm up to the side, or when i pick up a mildy heavy object. jennie" -224489,What causes loss of erection during intercourse?,"Hi, Lower backache can be due to spondylitis or calcium deficiency. Doing a CT spine can help diagnosing the cause. Sperm complete and hormonal test can explain the cause of low sperm count. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist ","Halo Doctor, We are trying for a baby since a year's time. We r married since Nov 2008. I am 26 yr female and my husband is 31. Recently we found out that my husband is having low sperm count. He is having severe back ache for almost a year. Does it have any relation with low sperm count? And also will we b able to diagnose the reason for low sperm count and treat it. Or should we go directly for assisted reproduction? Looking forward to your quick response. Thank You, RA" -133344,Can nutrilite tri-iron folic help in conceving an asthmatic patient who is in late 30s?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Your history and lab report suggests me that you are having some allergic reaction which is evident by increased absolute eosinophill count (AEC).As you are getting these symptoms after using marijuana, you may be allergic to this product.I would suggest you to undergo skin prick test for all the prevalent allergens like dust, food, mites and pollen. This will help us to know which is the allergen causing all these symptoms and it can be confirmed whether marijuana is causing these symptoms.Thank you. ","I went into anaphylactic shock while drinking, they believe it may be from whiskey specifically. I never had any severe allergic reaction before. A few weeks after, my eosphilon levels were high, but I didnt think anything of it. Lately, I have randomly experienced itchy tongue/ear/throat throughout the day. I smoke marijuana on a regular basis and have for years. The past two times have resulted in watery eyes, running nose, itchiness in my oral cavity and constant sneezing. I rubbed marijuana on my hand and a hive began to form. Does this mean that I am allergic to THC or most likely the actual plant?" -84737,Are there any side effects of mixing Hexilak and Kojivit cream?,Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.There are no tablets for such condtition. It seems like there is stricture and fibrosis of bile duct due to surgery. There is a option to do surgery called hepaticojejunostomy which may lead to some improvement but there are o medications which can provide cure.Wish you good health. Regards ,"i have had major surgery with a whipple,pluss extreme complications,my bile duct is very thin with scar tissue,no surgery can be done as its too risky,what tablets should i take to stop me being ill every 2 or 3 weeks due to colongitus,really suffering from post op stuff" -132661,Suggest treatment for hayfever,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIf she is allergic to the lipstick and continues to use it then the reaction may continue to occur.It is possible that there is a particular component of the lipstick that causes the reaction then using a different type or brand may help.If she reacts to all of the different brands then she may want to avoid the use of them all.I hope this helps ","dear sir ,my english is not good but please try to understand my english.i have married since 2 years ago.my wifes age is 20y.after marrige a baby born . but he died 1 hour after birth. before baby birth my wife dont have allergy from lipstick.but after baby birth my wife get allergy from lip stick and after some time she also gone sensitive from face bleach...we use all type of corti-costeroids , anti histamin and in secondary way we used many anti biotics but they affect for 12 or 15 days .when she apply again lipstick she got again allergy (inflamation,itching,swelling etc)plz help us sir from .munawar saleem khokhar,street name zafer abad from zahir pir,dist rahim yar khan tehsile khan pur .pakistan" -226676,What causes abdominal pain and swelling in the testicles?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Erectile dysfunction has multiple causes, whenever a patient comes to me with erectile dysfunction i get certain labs done in order to rule out other causes of erectile dysfunction for example I would order serum uric acid levels, fasting lipid profile, hbA1c levels if any of the test shows any abnormality I would treat it first. So I would advice you to get these labs done and if they come out to be normal then you can be started on medications that deals with erectile dysfunction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My problem started about one and a half years ago. My normal six inch erect peanus ,will barely get hard and now is 3 to 4 inches with a large curve to the left. There is no pain, but intercourse is almost impossible.lm 65 years old ,single and my interest in wemon because of my problem. I m desperate to still enjoy sex. Can I be cured?" -131884,Suggest better treatment for asthma,"Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicThe 3 common causes of persistent coughing are: (1) post nasal drip (2) GERD (3) asthmaPost nasal drip is the most common of the three. Some persons may not be aware of the drip.In light of the fact that you have a lot of allergies, this would be the most likely cause for you.It is treated by using topical steroid nasal sprays and oral anti histamines.It can take a few weeks for maximum response.It would also be best, if possible to avoid the allergens.I hope this helps ","I have had a persistent cough for about 2 years. By persistent I mean all day, every day (but not while I m sleeping). Quite often some phlegm is produced, especially bad when I first wake up and decreasing as the day goes on. Originally (in 2012) my doctor called it bronchitis, but it never got better. Then I wondered if it was allergy related -- I do have allergies to various plants and cats in and around my house -- but the cough stays the same whether I m at home or not, having an allergy attack or not. Is this worth pursuing with a specialist? Or is it just allergies that I will have to live with?" -117995,What causes severe abdominal pain during pregnancy?,Hello Welcome to HCMIf you have a gall stone and if it is symptomatic then the definitive treatment is cholecystectomy either lap or open.Now during acute condition surgery is not done only diet oral medications are given.6 weeks later surgery is done.So you should consult your doctor .Hope this iss helpful.regards. ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here..I am a 28 year old male, I'm having pain in the left side of my stomache that is a constant dull ache and occasionly throughout the day is like a severe stabing pain. I've been to the er before and was told I have galstones and sometimes I have trouble having a bowel movement so when this pain started on my left side I tried to take a laxative tthinking that would help but it didn't help at all. I have no insurance should I go to the er," -229222,What is the remedy for the constant itching and irritation in the Urethra?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. First of all you should not relate your masturbation habit and chest and back pain. There is no direct relationship between those. Indirectly, the anxiety and apprehension related to masturbation can result in body pain obsession.Masturbation is normal, natural and safe if practiced in moderation. Over and above, it do not cause any health problems except anxiety and obsession, if your knowledge about the masturbation is poor.You may be a fit boy. Stop obsessive or having negative thoughts about masturbation. A person who is above 20 can masturbate twice or thrice a week if he is healthy. You may consult a sexologist or psychologist for counseling.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. ",hello sir i masturbate from 20 years regularly now im 21 and i have some kind of pain in my back and chest its not several but light pain....im very healthy and fit boy but i scared sometimes from this pain....is this pain is normal in regular masturbation?? -121208,Reason for upper abdominal pain along with vomiting and nausea,The easiest way to know is to go for a pregnancy test. This will prove or disprove. The pain in the left side of the abdomen can be due to colitis or problems with your ovary or the tubes.Go for ultrasonography of the abdomen. ,"hi doc l have always had irregular periods and my periods were due on the 19th of April then l had unprotected sex on the 23rd of april ,yesterday was feeling some pain on my lower left abdomen and today they are slight close to nothing could l be pregnant?" -123223,What is the reason for lower left abdomen pain after removing gall bladder 10 years ago?,"HIThank for asking to HCMLooking to the age of patient, the multi-system organ failure would start, and no one can stop this, giving medicine at this stage may jeopardies the condition, if patient does not have any major pathological condition then no need to give any medicine, and if has a major pathological condition then it has to be treated according to the age and taking the rate absorption of drugs into the consideration because of the age, this advise may looks very awkward but this is truth also, have nice day. ","what causes pancreatitis and what can help with abdominal pain till I see gastro on Feb 6,2014. was diagnosed via MRI Sunday via emergency room at Gadsden hosp. was given strong medicine (oxycodone),which only constipates and gives little help for more than an hour or so after getting in my system about 35-45min after digesting. Imm about to turn 67, female, told by em room dr to stop niacin until I see dr. also taking sotalol (ar), atorvastatin (high cholesterol & triglycerides),40mg, ranitidine 300 hiatal hernia + otc fish oil, flax oil, multi vit, calcium, magnesium, v""D"", + 500mg v""C"". Pain level was about 8 when reaching hospital and got down to about 3 after meds at em room. now about 4-5 w/o med. i(last Friday) had 2 spinal steroid injections in back, also recently put on c-pap, and diagnosed w fibromyalgia, and severe bone loss and arthritis. In great shape for a 95 yr old. not 67!" -125137,"Ulcerative Colitis, rapid hear beat, dehydration. On doxycycline. Worry?","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.F. You are a pregnant of 34 weeks, Last week you got pain at the top of abdomen and to the left side. It might be hernia or gastric pain, or pain of fundus of uterus. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.You may have to undergo gastroscopy, and M.R.I. for confarmmation. Wishing for a quick recovery. Best regards. ","Hi I am 34weeks pregnant and about a week ago I started getting excruciating pain at the top of my abdomen on the left hand side, the pain is in an area about 2 cms long- it feels very much like a hernia , which I have had in the past. I have been reading online about inflamed rib cartlidges, is this something common in pregnancy? The pain is so bad I cannot lay downor touch the skin within that small area" -256698,On ortho patch. Experiencing pregnancy symptoms. Chances of pregnancy?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The mild bleeding that you had for almost two weeks is a normal finding after a birth control shot. This bleeding the regularizes till the effect of injection is over.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","hi. So I was put on the birth control shot in January and my doctor told me how it works and I will have a funky period or 2 because it has to clean out my wall. Well I have been on a med-light period for almost 2 weeks and my boyfriend is worried. But I think its because I am laying down al the time. It picks up when I get out of bed and start doing things, but as long as I am in bed it almost doesn t flow at all. I don t have Any cramps or pain. Am I right in my thinking?" -237313,"How can controlling, obsessive with possessive type behavior be controlled?","DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. In one sense you are right. For mental disorders you should consult a clinical psychologist / psychiatrist so that proper diagnosis is made in order to provide perfect treatment and thus a cure. . But even a behavioral psychologist / counseling psychologist can provide ill-habit counseling. Psychologists, including child psychologists, learn psychopathology and mental disorders. Still I shall advise you to consult a clinical psychologist / psychiatrist. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","hi my husband recently went to a physcologist due to his gambling and compulsive lying, he was apparently diagnosed with APD on the first visit and was told they would try physcotherapy, i looked up who he was seeing on internet and it says child physcologist, can they do adults too?? and could he be diagnosed that quick?? im worried hes lying again" -201104,What causes painful ear discharge in a child?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but don't worry about it. A 1 month baby may pass stools 6 times per day or once in 5 days, both these things are normal. There is no need to give colicaid drops for 15 days. If your child is passing urine more than 6 times per day, then he is getting adequate feed. To increase weight give exclusive breastfeeding to baby for 6 months. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. Regards Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics ",sir my baby is 27 days and passing loses stools -doc advised to give colicaid for 15 days advise if it is safe to use same also baby is not putting weight -if there any way to increase the breast feed -i feel he not getting proper milk regards Rajni -222495,What causes an elevation in the blood sugar level after taking Metronidazole?,"Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! I have gone through your question. Numbness in feet and legs when sitting in chair for long time is sometimes common due to delay in conduction nerve which requires no medications,do not sit bending knee or with crossed legs for long time. Also if these symptoms persists all the time irrespective of posture, kindly get checked for Neuropathy and treated. Thank you for contacting us. Hope this clarifies your concerns. Take care Regards, Dr. DEEPAK M R, Diabetologist ","I am almost 60 and I have had diabetes for 46 years. My feet become numb after I have been sitting for a while. When I get up off my chair, it is very awkward because I am wobbly and need time for my circulation to liven up my feet. What can I do about this?" -45596,What causes red rashes and`dry skin on penis?,"HIWell come to HCMHypersensitivity reaction may be likely and this can be well managed with Tab Levocetrizine 10 mg three times in day, it is necessary to find out the cause of allergens and for this you have to be alert for next time if this ever happened, hope this information helps, have a nice day. ","Hi, One night I noticed I had a hard lump on the underside of my right arm and it had a rash around it. Now it has lowered and has turned into a big bruise? I had eaten Hazelnuts before hand and last time I ate them, I broke out in a hive rash. Is this the same thing or should I be worried.,?!Thanks" -52684,Suggest remedies for high BP of 126/91,Hi ThereAlthough it's true that marijuana is being used for recreational medical purpose in some part of the world. It's also correct that using it through a vaporiser is safe as compared to smoking it. But the problem with it's use is it's completely illegal in many countries and also it's a habit forming substance. so my suggestion to you is to discuss your options with your treating doctor that's the only solution .I wish you good luck ,"I just had open heart surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm with a synthetic just over a week ago, am 42, also have a bicuspid aortic valve(not repaired) and I m wondering if using a vaporizer to ingest marijuana is safe, dangerous, or insane? For those unaware of what a MJ vaporizer is, it only passes hot air across the MJ releasing the THC into a white vapor, but no combustion/smoke. I really hate the pharma options and would prefer this or cooking with it, but I m scared to do it until I speak to an unbiased professional. Again, it s not full combustion, but I would like an honest answer from an expert. My surgeon is too old and too uptight to even ask, so I hesitated bringing it up. I don t want to be stupid, but I need an alternative to these pain pills. I absolutely hate them and the side effects. Thank You!" -114175,What does it means when you have bumps on your body ?,hi lupus is not only skin disease it involve many system so if u have those symptom that does not mean that u have lupus you should consult dermaatologist for this ,"hello, if someone has those symptom of lupus that they might have it?" -217392,Suggest treatment for burning sensation on tongue,"Hello,Thank you for consulting with HCM.The holes which you are mentioning in the jaw, can definitely be a jaw infection, can be any type of cyst or tumor of jaw.For the diagnosis you have to visit an Oral Medicine Specialist, as they are the physician for the diagnosis of any oral or mouth disease.You can search them in your place.Hope it will help you. ","My son had his wisdom teeth out in January. He has had problems healing. He has been back to the dentist 3 to 4 times with swollen jaw, bone shards and just feeling sick. He has not been able to eat and keep food down most days.. He had to leave to weeks ago to go to Texas to work for the summer. He called and said he is again so sick with his left jaw swollen, gel like substance and not being able to keep food down again. I called and got him to an oral surgeon today and he said he believes he has bone disease in his jaw bone. His jaw has some holes appearing and he now needs to go to a physician. What type of physician do I get him in to. I didn't get to talk to the oral surgeon, but called to talk to him to find out who to send him to. He was supposed to call me back but did not. I feel desperate not knowing any doctors in Austin, Tx. What typ" -17696,How to cure infection after ear piercing?,Hello. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, My daughter is 4 years old. After piercing her ear, she is suffering from piercing infection. Her weight is 20 kg. I have also attached the pictures of her ears." -15145,Ringing sounds in the ear. Taking Neomycin. But no relief yet.,"Hi. I understand your concern regarding ringing sounds in the ear or tinnitus. This can occur due to varied reasons like: It can occur without a known cause too. I would advise you to get an audiometric testing done and share the report with me. Avoid exposure to any loud noises. If it is disturbing your sleep, use a high-speed fan or clock to mask the sounds. Try not to concentrate on the sounds and you could take an anti-anxiety drug, after consulting your physician. Hope these measures would help. Do let me know or consult an ENT specialist online, if you have any further questions --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Dear doctor, I am hearing ringing sounds in the ear. It is three weeks now. I consulted a doctor and he said that everything looks normal but gave me Neomycin and I still have the ringing." -71812,How can infertility be treated?,Hi I think you should go for some blood tests like thyroid profile and prolactin level. It can be due to these disorders. Also get a ultrasound done to see uterus and ovaries to find out the cause of heavy bleeding. Hope it helps. ,Hi i have had trouble with my periods since i started them at age 12. I am now 32year old and have been trying to conceive for years so went to get some test done my partner got all clear. They told me to lose weight i was 22st i am now down to 18st. I had a hycosy test back in October results showed that i had a heart shaped uterus. Problem is i have been heavey bleeding with clots for about 2 to 6 hrs per day since i had this test every single day since October. I got 2 bags of blood last week now my gyn just saying cause of my weight and i need to lose more weight. I know i have to lose weight but surley thats nots whats causing all my bleeding its never been this bad. I am still bleed big clots everyday. They want to put me on a jag to cause temp menopause but i want to know why this happening but all comes down to weight again am so lost. -240059,What causes anxiety and panic attacks?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicIn case of depression, he needs antidepressant like paroxetine or escitalopram. That would help him to come out of depression. These medications are not available over the counter, so he needs prescription from psychiatrist. Better to talk to patient as soon as possible. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks ","my uncle is suffering from depression.by profession he is an engineer . actually he is some what weak in technological aspects like computer, mobiles etc. during working hours when he works with these, he feels unconfident and also discouraged seeing others doing the things with ease. it was not so before, so what can be the possible treatment for him ?" -38511,Suffering from recurring acne. Not cured by medications. Safe to use retin-a or clindamycin?,"Hi, Hope you are doing great. Meet a dermatologist and discuss the possibility of rosacea along with acne. The two conditions may coexist. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of 30. Apply every 3 hours. Wash your face with lukewarm water. Do not use scrubs. Always pat dry. Use a mild cleanser like cetaphil. Use a cream containing adapalene/clindamycin/ azelaic acid/glycolic acid. Any of these creams can cause irritation, use a moisturiser like cetaphil to prevent it. Hope this helps you. For more personal advice I need to see your pictures. Dr. Rahul Nagar MBBS, MD Consultant dermatologist New Delhi, India ",I have a suffered from acne all my life .. 21 years old and im still not able to get a clear face.. my face has a few pimples here and there and mostly its red or pink scars all concentrated on my cheecks and chin .. i have tried many medications but it would only clear while im on medication and as soon as im finished acne would come back.. my face is oily but with some creams like isotrexin my face gets really dry red and itchy.. i have just started taking clarithromycin 250 mg twice daily for a week but i was woundering if i should be using any other medications like retin-a or clindamycin gel and if i can use any kind of bleaching creams .. my face has become darker in the past while.. thank you -963,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -152394,Suggest remedy for muscle spasms in neck area,"Hi, Calcified opacity in upper lobe is most commonly due to tuberculosis. Get your CT scan done to confirm the diagnosis. Do you have cough? Rise in temperature in the evening or weight loss? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon ","hi!i would like to ask about calcific density....in my medical the result of my medical (x-ray) is an irregular calcific density in the upper left lobe,what is it?they didn t xplain me bout that.and they said they can t give me a treatment for that matter.pls answer it.and i feel something to myself.i always felt a head ache and a weak body.thank u and god bless!" -208478,Suggest medicine for baby suffering from loose motion,"Hi...this is not a reaction to flu vaccine. I feel with 2 kids in the family being affected - it should be a viral illness.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","My 6 year old son received his flu vaccine 9/23. On 10/4 he was lethargic, complaining of a stomachache and had a fever of 102. That evening he vomited three times and I gave him medicine to help him sleep. He has eaten little and continued to run a fever every day. He became congested on Monday 10/6. On 10/6 my 2 year old daughter began a fever. She had difficulty sleeping due to congestion. She has a limited appetite, mostly fluids, and has slept most of the day. I haven t taken them to the doctor. I believe this is a reaction to the flu vaccine and a mild case of the flu." -189071,Scan shows abnormality on liver. Worried about cancer,"Dear lady,Thanks for seeking my advice on iCliniq. Your doctor is right in advising an ultrasound (perhaps to exclude/confirm inflammation in the pelvic region, which will require a few weeks of antibiotics for cure. There is also a possibility of a small lump in the uterus, which will be manifested in the ultrasound.However, your symptoms can also be indicative of involvement of pelvic joint and lower part of spine. This condition is called Ankylosing Spondylitis and is frequently manifested in early adulthood.in case your ultrasound report is found to be normal, please get the following investigations done :-- X-ray Sacroiliac joints to start with.Please feel free to revert back to me with your ultrasound report.Have a nice day ","Hi, I am a 21 year old female. I have been experience slight pressure sensation in lower left pelvic region for a while (maybe two months). my menstrual cycle was on time and i started to experience severe back stiffness in the same side LLQ, my dr ordered a cbc, pregnancy test, and urinal analysis all which came out normal. He also order an ultrasound which i have not had yet, apt in one week. i am wondering what is the likelihood of ovarian cancer or cysts? and how can they tell the difference. My cramps were worse this month but i have not had ""severe"" abdominal pain/cramping outside of my period. thank you" -222570,What causes an elevation in the blood sugar level despite taking Metformin?,Hello there I have read through your question and would like to tell you that if you have diabetes running in your family then you have higher chances of having it. High blood sugar that is fasting sugar above 100 and post prandial sugar above 140 is diagnostic of diabetes. But I would advise you to get an HBA1C test done to confirm the diagnoses. Also high cholesterol levels can also be due to Diabetes or It can be an isolated occurence. If you have diabetes you may need to take oral hypoglycemics depending on the level of your blood sugar. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic. ,"I am a 60 year old female, short and thin. I live in NYC, so I walk a lot. I limit my intake of sweets, meat, dairy and processed food In general. I have diabetes on both sides of my family. My recent check up said I have high cholesterol and sugar. It doesn t seem right to me, but my doctor did not test me for diabetes. Could diabetes result in high cholesterol and sugar? Thank you" -13960,"After examining,the doctor told VH in my left eye and gave injection Lucentis. What is VH?","Hi. VH is Vitreous Hemorrhage. Vitreous hemorrhage is common only in long-standing diabetes, which leads to proliferative diabetic retinopathy.If this happens, intravitreous Lucentis (Ranibizumab) is advisable. Another one is intravitreous Avastin (Bevacizumab), this costs almost one fourth of injection Lucentis, please ask your doctor for this. Remember that both these help only in preventing complications. They will not clear the blood. Blood clearance occurs over a period of months. But even after clearing, it may cause traction of the retina (not in all cases) and hence has to be operated and cleared and silicone oil has to be implanted in the eye. These are high risk surgeries and vision after surgery is guarded. Important part is to always keep diabetes and hypertension under control. ","Hello doctor, About forty days back, all of a sudden vision of left eye got blocked. After examining, the doctor told VH in my left eye and gave injection Lucentis. What is VH? After 30 days he again examined and told that blood in left eye has totally cleared. He also said that retina has to be arranged properly and for that surgery is required. Central vision is not clear, please advice." -185226,What can cause blood clots and abdomen pain during Oncology?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You has chronic myeloid leukemia. It is chronic leukemia so prognosis is good. However you should not stop thd treatment without your doctor's advice. You should complete the course of yoir chemotherapy. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. You should go for regular blood count to monitor your chronic myeloid leukemia. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i am a 22years old girl,i suffer from chronic myeloid leukemia from 3 months,but my tests show a surprising improvment,is it possible to stop my treatment(glivec 400mg/day) later???" -229837,Suggest treatment for blood in semen,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Please understand, the more you engage in sexual activities, the less you will see the quantity of sperm you ejaculate. Your body has a limit in production of sperm cells in 24 hours. Over and above, what you see as ejaculate, is a combination of many liquids including your sperm. Semen thickness is not a matter of concern. Thickness of semen or quantity of semen is not to be misunderstood for sperm count. You are already 37. I suggest you sex only once per day. That too when you and your wife are totally stress free and in perfect mood and physical condition. That way you will be able to enjoy sex more better and can alleviate anxieties as given above.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","Good Afternoon doctor, I 37 years age male married, i very much interested in sex, when i try to have sex wife, my ejulate very early and also not able spend more time intercourse . Also i get only 2 or 3 drops of sperms, please advise me how to enlarge my pennis and to increase my sperms by a regular exeercise" -13826,Why am I getting palpitations frequently?,"Hi. Yes, I would say palpitations with light-headedness likely indicates some serious kind of arrhythmia. You are lucky that in 30 years, you did not pass out but there is a risk that this kind of arrhythmia can be fatal. I would suggest visiting cardiologist. Repeat EKG and echocardiogram, you might need a Holter monitoring for 24 hours and ultimately might need medication or pacemaker depending on severity and type of arrhythmias. I am suspecting it to be SVT or VT runs. ","Hi doctor, I frequently get palpitations, usually a few times a day. I had a 24-hour ECG a couple of years ago. My general practitioner said it just showed some ectopics. However, I do get runs of palpitations lasting several seconds which make me feel light-headed. I can usually stop the run by coughing hard. Is this anything to worry about? My main concern is that I might pass out or that I might develop a fatal arrhythmia." -181656,"Have Parkinson's disease. Fell on right hand. Swollen, purple. Whiteness in fingers. Suggestions?","Hello, Thanks for the query, I understand your problem I have noted your complaints. I feel that a possibility of epilepsy- complex partial seizure need exclusion in your case. This can be done by two tests 1. MRI scan of the brain 2. EEG test- a test which will tell us if you have seizures. These two tests will clarify the situation. Hope this clarifies Best wishes Dr Gopal K Dash MD, DM, Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy) Consultant Neurologist and Epilepsy specialist Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore My Blog in the Web site: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-gopal-krishna-dash/64344 ","Hi, I have been having some weird symptoms in the past few months. The right side of my forehead started going numb every once in awhile. It s been happening a lot more often and now is numb almost 24/7. I also noticed that I started having really annoying eye twitches. This happens on my right side also. Another weird symptom is I keep smelling a really odd smell throughout the day. At first, I thought it was just a classroom I was sitting in, but now I m noticing it in random places throughout the day. Could these symptoms be related? What could be going on and are these symptoms normal?" -112571,What are the symptoms of Sarcoidosis?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.In my opinion you are having anxiety associated chest pain mostly.But as a rule in left sided chest pain, we need to rule out cardiac cause first.So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause.If this is normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause.You are mostly having anxiety associated symptoms.So avoid stress and anxiety. Be relax and calm. ","I have a pinching pain in my left chest area, which feels like is my heart. This has been happening for a while now and will come and go, but last for like 30 mins or so. I am in good shape 34 y/o female. Could this be caused by anxiety, or something else?" -25779,Why am I having this one-sided head to toe nerve pain?,"Hello. I can understand your fear. If you have used a condom while having intercourse then it is less likely to acquire a sexually transmitted infection. You can either have an ulcer over your genitals or pus from your urethra in case of sexually transmitted infections. Since it has been five years now, the chances of you having any infection with no symptoms are very remote. Moreover, you have tested yourself for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), syphilis, and herpes. All are negative. The only thing which can remain silent and lead to a problem is syphilis. It is called neurosyphilis. Again it should have been picked up in VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory) test. With your history, I do not see any reason to worry about sexually transmitted infection or HIV. But thorough physical examination is necessary to declare you are infection free. I would suggest you visit a venereologist for a physical examination. Regarding your nerve pain, if it is pain restricted to one half of your body, you need to see a neurologist. For more information consult a venereologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/venereologist ","Hello doctor, I had protected sex with an unknown person. Since then, I feel unhealthy. I feel like one-sided nerve pain and for the first two months felt weakness and now the fifth year is going on. I tested four times for HIV and it is negative. I have also been checked for also herpes 1, 2 and syphilis, VRDL tests and all are negative. What tests should I do for my one-sided nerve pain which is there from head to toe? Kindly help me. Of note, my eosinophils are quite low." -153398,What causes fluttering sensation around upper back and shoulders?,"Hello,Thanks for the query.It could be a generalised edema. We have to rule out other causes like cellulitis also.You have to check your protein status also as it will can lead to similar symptoms.Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.Wishing all the best.Thanks ",I LIVE IN WISCONSIN AND HAVE LYMPHEDEMA IN MY RIGHT LEG AND HAS SPREAD TO MY GENITALS (SCROTUM & PENIS). VERY HARD TO FIND HELP WITH GENITAL PROBLEM WHILE LEG HAS RESPONDED TO PT. ANY HELP OR SUGGESTIONS YOU CAN GIVE ME WITH GENITIAL SWELLING. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE JIM W.. -16793,Why would I be BCR-ABL positive and Philadelphia chromosome negative?,"Hello. Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a hematopoietic disorder, almost always characterized by the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome (Ph), usually due to t(9;22)(q34;q11) or its variants. The Ph results in the formation of the BCR/ABL1 fusion gene, which is a constitutively activated tyrosine kinase. Around 1 % of CML patients appear to have a Ph-negative karyotype but carry a cryptic BCR/ABL1 fusion that can be located by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) at chromosome 22q11, 9q34 or a third chromosome. Hence, the cytogenetic profile is normal by karyotyping in Ph-negative patients but they have the BCR/ABL fusion gene which is detected by molecular methods like FISH and PCR. For further queries consult a hematologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist ","Hello doctor, Can you please explain why I would have the gene and not the chromosome? Ph-negative, BCR-ABL-positive CML. The labs pointed to this. I had bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. I saw the doctor again. From all the labs, it looks like there is CD4 and CD8 elevated ratio 16.5, 8 % NK, lymphocytes 4 %, 1 % polyclonal B cells, 90 % mature T cells, no CD 34. Granulocytosis. PBS shows increased granulocytes. Flow the differential diagnosis includes a reactive granulocytosis or a myeloproliferative IE CML. BCR/ABL translocation in 18 % of the cells on FISH 36/200.My report is attached." -56833,Can bypass surgery make it difficult to swallow food?,"No , per say standing on cement at one place will not affect your heart directly , however two things you may note are 1) as your job doesn't involve a active exercise at the same time tire you enough making you unable to perform recreational sports , it's important you balance life towards healthy diet and at least 45 mins of aerobic workout a day .2)n long standing would make you prone to varicose veins , so consider wearing stocking for the same . Hoping I could help. Regards Dr Priyank Mody ","I am 56, no history of heart trouble, but with many family who have died of health disease. I jog three times per week, and weigh 180 lbs, and have no health problems I know of. Here is the question: I stand on cement in one place most of the day at work. Is this hard on my heart?" -157714,Is a rotator cuff surgery safe while suffering from dizziness and vision loss?,"Hi, In my opinion trigger thumb should not be messaged or stretched. In my practice, I start painkillers and hot fomentation as a first step. If no relief then it requires local injection of steroids or PRP. Finally, if there is no improvement then surgery may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I think I m having trigger finger in my thumb. There is a big lump(nodule) on my thumb joint , it used to pop and get stuck in place but not no more. Really hurts to bump that lump or grab something to tight putting on my seat belts actually taking it off. I work with my hands a lot always have. In other words can a Dr make it so it won t hurt anymore. It burns and ackes. Is it better to stretch it and force it, maybe message ?, Sorry for the long text. Carol Mitch" -213921,What causes hole in gums with braces?,"Hello Thanks for consulting HCM Read your query as you have discomfort and little pain on jaw movements this can be due to Temporomandibuar joint disorder dont worry I will suggest you to do some home remedies like Take soft diet , avoid excessive mouth opening , do hot formentation. On left side of jaw do topical application diclofenac sodium gel like Relaxyl gel . Consult dentist for examination of Temporomandibulat joint movements.Hope this will help you. ","Hi, I'm not sure if this should concern dental or ortho matters. But I think I might have some slight abnormalities on my left jaw. I don't experience severe pain but there are discomforts/little pain in some mouth movements such as yawning, eating, etc. A little background on dental history is that I had braces before and had it removed. Can this be the reason for the slight ""locked jaw"" that I am currently experiencing? Thanks." -23218,Will in-patient treatment for young adults help for ADHD and social phobia?,"Hello. As per details provided by you regarding your diagnosis, such patients tend to have difficulty in attention and concentration along with difficulty in facing social situations and anhedonia. The best course of treatment as per prevailing clinical guidelines is psychotropic medication along with psychotherapy. Because of your comorbid diagnoses, the medication and therapy may take more time than usual. But in 90 % of cases, it proves effective. Regarding in-patient treatment, you can go for that in case you feel that you have difficulty in compliance with outpatient medication and therapy. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hi doctor,I am 18 years old and I just started taking online college classes. I attempted to go to in-person classes but I had panic attacks and I dropped out. For the last two years, I only leave my apartment to go to the movie theater and grocery store. I also go to the doctors and therapists, but recently my mom and I made the decision to stop trying to find the right fit for therapist and just focus on school. I also am having problems going to my psychiatrist now. I live with my mom right now, but I would love to change that in the future. I do not know how to work towards that goal though. I was wondering if going to a two month in patient treatment facility for young adults would help? My official diagnoses are ADHD, social phobia, and depression. I also do not have any friends and sometimes have trouble feeling safe outside my room. (I am not actually in any danger, I just feel like I am)." -109711,What does moderate aortic regurgitation in an ECG report indicate?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more in your case. And this can be associated with Hepatitis C infection. You are also not taking treatment for Hepatitis C. So possibility of worsening of underlying Hepatitis is more. So better to consult doctor and get done liver function test. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.Dont worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","chest,stomach,lower back painHi my name is Brooke, 31 YRS old, i have to children. i have had no real big health problems other than last year i found out i had hep c. I got it in a few years ago when i had a prescription pill problem. i am 2 years clean. I have not recieved treatment for it yet, cant afford it, waiting for my job to give me insurance. But i have Two problems. i have had severe headaches since i was 16, and the past 5 yrs i have them everyday. i wake up with the headache, and if i dont take excedrin (which is bad for me bc bc of the asprin, but the only thing that works) if i dont take some right when i wake up, it turns into a a migraine.i am very used to them so thats not what im here for right now. I have been having heartburn so bad that it keeps me up at night, the only thing that has worked is alka seltzer, but the past month it has got worse. feels like someone is stabbing me in my heart and my stomach hurts all the time and severe pain in my lower back. its not every once in awhile now its all the time, also it hurts to the point i throw up, or just nausaus.My husband dont get it. i just need some advice. is this related to hep c? please help me im miserable. thanks" -110268,What is the cause of cloudy lungs?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of stress and tension related symptoms is more in your case. But better to get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Also get done vitamin b12 level for your throbbing pain in feet. Vitamin b12 deficiency is common cause for this. If this is also normal than stress and anxiety are likely cause for your symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hello, I was having some chest pains a few months back, and since December 20th they have come back and have been noticed every day. I also have a weird tingly or sometimes throbbing sensation on the bottoms of my feet and heels at random times when at rest or not moving." -144600,"Sciatic nerve pain, back pain, numb extremities, tremors, breathing difficulty. Treatment?","Thanks for the query. Back pain could be a referred pain from the bowel problem. As you said its related to your motion so first is to rule out any rectal, colon or anal problems which can give rise to back pain. Get examined by a general surgeon to rule out this problem. If that ruled out then we need to rule out spinal cause and in that case we need to spine x rays. Thanks. ",I have severe back pain in the morning when I wake up. The back pain increases during and after a bowel movement . My stools are soft. The pain fades away after a few hours and it only re-occurs the next morning. The back pain is in the lower back making it difficult to stand or sit. It subsides a bit when lying down on my side. -132767,What causes sneezing with watery eyes?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCMThe condition you have described is called pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus.It not at all related to consumption of corn.I would recommend you short course of oral fluconazole .Apply ketoconazole cream twice a day.Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfite for rinsing daily.Maintain hygiene.Hope you will get fine soonThank youDr Hardik Pitroda ","My 2 year old son ate corn for the first time and quickly started getting brown freckle like spots on his face and neck. He doesn't seem affected by it, but I am wondering if he has a corn allergy and when the spots will go away...Thank you in advance!Holly" -95273,What causes lumps under the eyelid and corner of eye?,"Hi,dear- I studied your query to HCM and understood yur health concerns.Don't worry as its not a cancer.-Mostly your armpit lump is furuncle in early stage and needs waiting.-If it pains with redness take tb- diclofenacAnd floxacin 200 mg under advise from Er doctor.This will resolve your lump.If it grows in size with pointing You need to drain it with held of ER Surgeon.Wish you fast recovery.Have a Gd day. ",I have a lump under my left arm Pit..bigger than a marble..it seems to be attached..is under the skin..not on the outside like a bite..it is very hard mass..and has been there sinse Sunday..i do not have medical Insurance..should I just wait and see if it changes..there is NO PAIN WITH IT -129678,What causes chronic cough and breathlessness?,"Hello Sir, I just have gone through your problem. Being allergic now a days is very common problem because of decreasing immunity and increasing pollution. First of all we have to work on your immune system. Problems like allergy are raised because of low immunity. SO to increase your immune level I would like to suggest you some tips:1. Add dry fruits in your diet like Walnuts, Almonds, Cashew etc.2. Take a good Multivitamin capsules from market which includes antioxidants too.3. Keep frozen,fried, canned or precooked foods or fruits at bay.4. Eat healthy and freshly prepared food.5. Eat fresh fruits specially citrus fruits. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C which helps in building up the immunity.6. Drink a plenty of water. Keep yourself hydrated.7. Try to drink hot drinks instead of cold ones. Cold things aggrevate allergic reactions.Regarding medicines I would like to prescribe you Ayurvedic medicines..which can be proven to be helpful to you. 1. Laxmivilaas ras 2 bd after meals with one glass full of water.2. Pratishyaghan wati 1 tds after meals one glass full of water.3. Afsantees powder 5gm + Giloy satv 1 gm - 2 times with honey empty stomach.4. Tab soothshekhar ras 2bd after meals with one glass full of water.5. Add one bay leaf one small cinnamon stick one clove and one black pepper globule in hot boiling water...let them simmer for 10 mins and then take the steam. This will open the airways of your lungs and the breathing will be easy.I hope above mentioned treatment and remedies will help you. Still if you feel like asking me anything , please contact meWish you a speedy recovery.Dr. Tripat Mehta ","Dear,sir i am suffering from allergy .every day flow of water from my nose(nak pradah,or nazla) from 2-3years.my treatment is continuously Patna &, muzaffarpur allopathy & hemopathy but problem is not properly sought out.nearby I am suffering from asthma.hence sir I am very hopeful for you regarding solved my problem .I am very tried. Dr.said that allrgy bornckytis,some dr said allery rainitics&some dr said sinius.pl.help me sir for better treatment and suggested best doctor at patna.thank you" -15312,"Took Misoprostol to induce periods, but I am pregnant now. Will it result in healthy pregnancy?","Hi. First of all, for delayed periods, you should not take Misoprostol. If you have delayed menses, you should confirm pregnancy first and then you can choose other Progesterone-like tablets to induce menses. Secondly, it is true that Misoprostol can cause congenital disabilities if taken in early pregnancy. But not in all case. Now, do sonography to see whether the pregnancy is good or not. If there is no pregnancy, it can be expelled out. As you had a lot of clots, it can be expelled out. There are more chances for you to have an abortion. In case, if the pregnancy is safe, a decision should be made for continuing pregnancy. It depends on you and your husband. But if there is any genetic damage present in the baby, it can cause irreversible damage to the baby. It may be or may not be there. There is no other practical way available to declare that the child is 100 % healthy. If you both plan to continue, you have to be prepared for a healthy as well as for an unhealthy baby. Chances are 50 to 50. As you do not have a child, and as your age is increasing, it is a tough situation to decide to have a child. It is in your hands to decide the future and the preparation to handle anything. You do not know whether you will become pregnant or not next time. So think all the possibilities. Consider your situation, financial status, mental preparation, and eagerness for a child. Think and decide. ","Hi doctor, I had a miscarriage before three months, and it caused me great psychological distress. It was my first pregnancy after trying to conceive for ten years. As a part of my miscarriage treatment, I was supplied with Misoprostol pills (200 mg each). I never ingested it as my miscarriage passed naturally. Last week, my period was late for a couple of days. Pregnancy symptoms were not seen and thought that I just had delayed menses. Before two days, I took a full dose of Misoprostol to induce menstruation. I bled for eight hours with a medium to heavy flow with some minor clots. After this, the bleeding got stopped, and I thought about pregnancy. I checked it, and the test result came positive. I read that Misoprostol can cause congenital disabilities and I am extremely distressed. Can I have damage to the fetus? It is five weeks and one day from my last period. Please help." -122332,What causes right sided pain in lower abdomen?,Hi.This is a reactivation of Chrohn's for sure. Please consult the Gastroenterologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment.You may be having additional enteritis. Take Oral rehydration solution as one looses a lot of electrolytes. ,"I am having to go to the washroom constantly and it's all diarrhea but sometimes nothing comes out, and when I do i have really bad sharp pains in my lower stomach I dont know if it's normal cause I have Chron's disease but I just need to know, thanks" -36365,Have delay in periods. Had unprotected sex earlier. Took HPT but the result was negative. What to do?,"Hello,In above type of sexual activity, chance of being pregnant is quite high. Withdrawal method has failure rate near about 15-28%. Here, you need to undergo one blood test for beta hcg after 7 days to confirm. Early pregnancy test may give negative result. TVS scan gives additional information.Following test report, you need to consult with gynecologist for next line management. Practice safe sex in future. Good luck. ",my last period was startedon 18 april......during last 15 days i had sex wid my partner.for first 72 hours i took i pill then tried for protected sex by withdrawing penis.from 11 may onwards we have done sex with no protection as it was safe period.my period generaly starts before 2 to 3 days but it is not started yet.today i test on pregnency card...result is negative.wat should i do? -13445,How to keep the skin well moistened?,"Hi. My inference from the above is that your skin is facing lack of oil. There is dryness which makes your skin vulnerable to sun and other external influences. Hence it gets dark. However, with moisturizer, the skin gets adequate moisture and hydration and stays supple and healthy. I suggest you to restart applying the moisturizer on a daily basis. Also, there are combinations of moisturizer + sunscreen + fairness creams in the market. They are offered by all leading brands like Garnier, Neutrogena, Vaseline, Ponds and many more. These creams are very effective as they provide the required moisture and oils for the skin. They prevent sun-related damage and darkening by acting as a sunscreen that prevents contact of sun rays on the skin. They have ingredients which overtime lightens your skin. At the same time, please check if your skin gets excessively dry after face wash. Use a mild moisturizing face wash and not any soap. Also, do not use face washes which are meant for people with oily skin as they will dry the skin even more and help evaporate the skin oils. ","Hi doctor, The use of moisturizer or face wash made my skin glow. If not for five to six days, my skin would become very dull even without any sun exposure. So, I used them regularly. But, I had stopped applying anything on my face for about three months and then my facial skin stopped responding to them. Now my face is much darker than my body. I have tried scrubbing and even chemical peel but no results are seen. I do not think any signs of disease are shown. Then what could be the reason?" -30585,Can masturbation affect the complete blood result?,Hi. For further information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hi doctor, I was about to get a complete blood test done to check certain parameters. I have attached herein the screen shot of the parameters. I wanted to know if I have masturbated before 36 hours of these tests then would the results be adversely affected? If so, how many hours should lapse after I last masturbate to get these tests done?" -88847,Should I be worried about cyst in liver which was seen in ct scan for appendix?,YOUR SYMPTOMS DO NOT CORROBORATE WITH GALL BLADDER SURGERY.CONSIDER COLONOSCOPY WITH MUCOSAL BIOPSIES TO CONFIRM CROHN'S/ IBS SYNDROME. ,I have had diarrhea since my gallbladder was removed in 1989 and no one has ever said anything about this to me. I have seen so many Dr s but not one has said this could be the problem. They just give me test...I gave up. I am tired of complainy. They just say I am getty old...... -233227,What makes me feel dripping urine even after urinating?,"Hello welcome to Healthcare Magic.Calcification in the prostate should not worry you so much as its just a old healed infection and will not cause any pain or discomfort.You said abnormality in the testis - what abnormality?? probably that is causing the pain. please include your age, and reports clearly - this will help to approach proper diagnose.Need to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. ",Hi I am 39 year old man with an on going pain in the pubic area just above the penis - pain below belly button in morning and also uncomfortable lower back - relives when use toilet - have had a scan showing prostate with a little calcification and abnormality in the lower pole of the left testis . -155602,What causes twitching of thumb and left arm?,"Hello, Hairline fracture of the elbow may get displaced if not protected in slab or cast. I would like to see X-ray. We recommend protection in above elbow cast for one month at least. Reason for pain is due to improper immobilization and rest. I would recommend a visit to another orthopedic surgeon for an expert opinion. Meanwhile tab Diclofenac twice a day should be taken for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I have a hairline fracture of the elbow, after a fall June 18th. 1st xray showed a sprained elbow. Cat Scan showed the other. It is very painful. Thought they d do a cast, but instead said, they don t do that anymore. I m to keep it in a sling, have pain med. See them Thrusday. Wondering. The sling doesn t fit at all." -130586,How to treat allergy problem?,"Hello Masum Habib,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your father's history and would like to make suggestions for him as follows:1. I would like to know in great detail what are his symptoms of asthma, how it was diagnosed, whether he is allergic, what are his nose/sinus symptoms, whether he is/was a smoker, his environment, etc etc.2. I would like to mention here that it is possible that he may need O2 for a severe attack. But it is unusual of asthma to require O2 too often. That's why I would suggest him spirometry with post-bronchodilator reversibility testing which measures his lung capacity, airway reversibility and response to bronchodilators. Spirometry will also help to identify whether he really has asthma, or COPD or so called asthma with irreversible obstruction or similar disorders. Spirometry will also help to choose appropriate medications and inhalers for him.3. For him, I would also suggest Chest X-ray as it is unusual for a normal asthmatic patient to require O2 too often. 4. I would like to know about his antihypertensives. Beta-blocker group of antihypertensives can aggravate asthma or bronchoconstriction. So if he is taking beta-blocker group of drugs, I would suggest to consult his physician to look for possibility of other group of drugs.5. Regarding treatment, I would suggest him regular combined inhaled corticosteroids + salmeterol or formoterol. As he is already taking Seretid and not controlled, I would suggest him to increase dosing. 6. If he is allergic, I would add montelukast in his regular treatment. If he has allergic rhinitis also, I would add montelukast + levocetirizine in his regular treatment.7. Please continue all drugs as prescribed by his physician. Asthma needs regular treatment. Fr in-between attacks, I would suggest him to use salbutamol or combined salbutamol-ipratropium inhaler.8. I usually prescribe ipratropium for severe asthma attacks. For regular preventer treatment, tiotropium is preferred over ipratropium. 9. If he is allergic, I would suggest him allergy testing for common inhaled allergens such as house dust mites, molds, pollens, insect proteins, pet dander, etc. This will help you to know identify the substances he may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them. However, looking at severity of asthma, allergy testing would not be my first priority.10. In general, please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.11. Regular breathing exercises including Yoga & Pranayama and a healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals & antioxidants will also help him in a long run by improving his lung capacity and immunity respectively.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to him.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish your father the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ","hello doctor . i m from bangladesh....my father has been suffering from chronic bronchial asthma for 4 years......he used prednisolone, ipraatopium, seretid accuhaler inhaler, salmeterol inhaler, euphyllin.he is 48 years old not diabetic, but hypertensive for 5 years.though using all drugs he is also attackted by asthma everyday.then it is necessary to give 100% o2. now i want to consult you .......if u kindly advice me ....i will grateful to you...with regads- Masum Habib (student of MBBS course)" -225361,Do the masturbation reduces the sperm count?,"Hi, I can understand your concern for your symptoms, difficult to maintain erection called Erectile Dysfunction. The common causes are 1. Decrease sensation of the penis- can be due to infection, diabetes, spinal injury, recent masturbation 2. Stress due to work or family related, night duties 3. Depression 4. Varicocele 5. Fear of failure - having one episode of ED once may make you feel you will end up with ED 6. Low self-esteem (Chronic masturbation) 7. Homosexuality 8. Religious constraints 9. Long term illness – Cardiac disease, thyroid disease, kidney disease, any other disease with long term medication 10. Negative attitude towards Your partner 11. Hormonal issue – thyroid issue, low testosterone 12. Long term drug usage 13. Diabetes and Hypertension Ruling out the above reason to find his cause and appropriate treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","My husband is finding it difficult to keep an erection. He has the urge to pass urine, but it comes out in dribs and drabs. Not painful but annoying and affects his erection. He has been to see the doctor and tested negative to urine infection. What can this be?" -162962,Could continued numbness in arms and fingers be just pinched nerve or silent cardiac symptoms?,Hi I have read your history and in my opinion you are suffering from Arthritis of hip. Ibuprofen is not the treatment and it has it's own side effects. I suggest you get X Rays ASAP and consult your orthopedic surgeon for Hip Replacement if required. ,Hello. I am writing because I have had persistent pain in my right hip for over two years and I cannot stretch my legs by rotating my right hip outward without experiencing pain. When I take over the counter anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen my pain tends to subside but does not go away completely. My pain is currently at a 3. When I first began to experience the pain it was a 9 consistently. I am wondering how long I should take the Ibuprofen before I discontinue it if my pain does not go away entirely and should I consult a surgeon if my gait is not limited by the pain. -250184,"Back pain, hip pain, feeling hungry all the time. Spotting, supposed to get periods. Pregnant?","Hello dear,Minor nose bleeding is common in pregnancy.It is due to hormonal changes: estrogen and progesterone dilate delicate superficial nose vein.Bleeding generally stops after delivery of baby as hormonal changes reverts back to normal.If it is is minor/less, just you can stop by yourself by method mention below:1. Sit down, pinch your nose just above nostrils for 15-20 minutes2. Relive after 15 minutes and again after 5 minutes pinch it again till the bleeding stops3. Take breath through mouth.4. Do not blow through nose5. Apply cold pack on your nose: it constricts your nose blood vessels6. Do not lie down flat and avoid strenuous exercise like weight lifting.If it is excessive bleeding and occur frequently.Consult with doctor and you can advised to deliver by cesarean rather than normal delivery.Hope this may help you.Wish you good health.Bets regardsDr. Sagar ","My husband & I had tycoon this past month after my mirena removal..I have almost all the pregnancy symptoms except for I had a regular period & I don t have sore breasts. I have been pregnant once before 20 months ago & I had 3 regular periods while pregnant with him. I took 4 hpts & 3 were before my missed period & the last 4 days past my period start date I was 6 days late with all neg. hpts & when i started it was lighter than normal & then kinda got heavier. I don t think I m preg. but I still have almost all the symptoms so what else could be wrong. I ve even been having nose bleeds & that s what scared me bc I NEVER get those except when I was preg.? Could I have a sickness or something? I m 22 yrs., high 5 4 & 170lbs. Med. history I have vertigo for 7yrs & used to have 2 kinds of eating disorders & I was put on Zoloft 8 months ago I wasn t myself so I was taken off of it & I m doing so much better being off of it for 4 months now. Please help. :) & thanks so much!" -196657,Suggest remedy for dehydration in infants,"Hi...by what you say this could be normal finding due to Efficort usage or it could be balanoposthitis. I suggest you upload an image on this website and get back to us.Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",Hi question. my son is 3.5 years and has had an episode when he was 2 years plus if balinitis and when he was 3 of foreskin being too tight. So hydrocortisone cream applied and within weeks foreskin has opened. we stretch foreskin ver gently just enough to see the opening of glans. do nt force skin back any further. in sme instances when he pees his willys tip goes red when he has peed. Should i be worried with any of which i have said to you -66214,How to treat typhoid?,"Hello there,I am dr.milan an infectious disease specialist answering your question,For viral infection you need not to take medicine against virus as like in bacterial infection. Viral infection is most of time self limiting. Our body develop immunity against that viral infection in 4 days to 1-2 week duration. Till that time you need to take symptomatic treatment like analgesic for fever, pain killer for bodyache and other as you have various symptoms take symptomatic medicine. You have crohns disease so any medicine you take please consult your treating physician after that only take any medicine.Viral fever must go in very few days.Iron is the substance which is responsible for dark stool. It is like an apple, apple when remain open became dark, it contains iron so, same substance is present in your stool so. Dnt worry about that, just take symptomatic treatment.Hope i have given appropriate guidance to you.if you have any query you can consult me anytime.Give me star rating and thank you according to your satisfactory level.Thanking you. ","Hi Dr.I have been feeling very tired for the last 3 weeks and diagnosed with a viral infection that is taking a long time to go away. Although I haven t eaten anything containing a lot of iron,my stool was flaky and dark. This morning it looked very healthy and I have Crohn s Disease. I take Imuran." -232147,What causes a lump near urinary meatus?,"Hi,Many a time due to constant touching clothes and due to passing urine that part remains irritated and sore giving this problem.Clean the part gently with antiseptic lotion and dress it with antibiotic cream.Clean the part after passing urine.If require go for one course of oral antibiotic medicine for 3 days to speed up recovery.Ok and take care. ","Hi I am 23 and 2 weeks ago I was circumcised. I had phimosis and on circumcision it turned out I had bxo. The surgeon did a great job and essentially had to shave a thin layer off my glans due to all the scar tissue/ skin that was attached to the glans. It s healing ok but slow. I apply Flamazine cream twice daily. The glands is very red and sore to about 2/3rds of it. I struggle with sleep, to urinate stings around the opening and there s no way I can wear any underwear or clothes still without wrapping my penis with glad wrap. Is there any other way of treating this more effectively or speeding up the recovery? Cheers" -230300,What causes anteportal ejaculation?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. There is nothing to be nervous about having sex after an interval. We are human beings and therefore we think and always we think negative. Negative thinking leads to obsession and anxiety. You are worried about your sexual performance. That is natural. Due to this anxiety, you may not be able to perform properly in the initial stages, but later you will do good. Go ahead. You will be able to do it perfect.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","hi I am 44 years old, can I have a intercourse after 15 years of gap ? I tried to have intercourse once 3 year back there was a lot of secretion and bad odour, how can I avoid this? I am very nervous of having sex due to this condition but now I like a someone. I want to have sex" -181818,"Child having headache. Bloodwork, eyes normal. Will a neurologist be able to help?",Hello wray524 Welcome to HCM The findings of multiple scattered non-spefic focus of T2 hyper intense areas are usually normal finding on MR scan. A lot of people who underwent MR scan have these findings on their reports. There is no clinical significance. Still as you are having vestibular disorder visit a doctor for treatment and you can take opinion on your MR report also to get assured. Thanks Take Care ,Hi. 26 female with MRI results showing. several small scattered non-specific focus of T2 hyper intensity increased signal throught white fiber tracks of front radial lobes. I have had mild dizzy spells for some months with a recent diagnosis of a vertibular disorder. Still need to meet with a neurologist about these findings. What does this mean? -61162,Suggest treatment for stenotrophomonas maltophilia pseudomonas,"HelloThank for choosing HCMI appreciate your concern, if this is the febrile state of child means the body temperature is more than 100 F then it is most advisable to give Acetaminophen (Tylenol) but here I would like to point out that it is better to control the temperature with cold sponging first and if it fails to work then you can try antipyretic medicine (Tylenol) second and most important is to treat the underlying cause of fever, in your case it could be just allergic condition and may not require any vigorous treatment, just take care for hydration, pure honey can be tried with steam inhalation, hope this information helps. ",Can I give Tylenol or Motrin to 2 year old after I gave her Kids cold & mucus relief homeopathic syrup (2.5 ml). She had a fever still after strep thrust diagnoses early Thursday morning ... it is Saturday night now. Has lots of congestion and runny nose. Been to ER twice -191825,What does female molecular karyotype with an interstitial deletion mean?,"Hi,Cough persisting for one month evaluation to find out the cause and treatment accordingly. Is there any fever associated? Cough throughout the day or only at night? What kind of sounds do you hear while coughing, like sputum is there inside? These details will help us to narrow down possible causes. Probabilities are allergy, sinusitis with postnasal drip, bronchitis. In such cases, I used to order a blood count, ESR, chest X-ray and sometimes a mantoux test for tuberculosis. Depending on the result, he may need a course of antibiotics and other drugs like antihistamine, bronchodilators and sometimes steroids. Kindly discuss once again with your doctor Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician ",My 5 month has had a cough for over a month now. We have taken him to the doctor and they say his lungs are clear. No one is sleeping because of his cough that is not getting better. We have a humidifier running in his room and have tilted his mattress. Any other suggestions? -194986,What causes red testicle in babies?,"hi .itching redness and swelling are signs of inflammation . Also could be due to fungal infection as said and watch out for my discharge of any kind which can point out to a urinary tract infection. do not apply ice as of now , it wouldnt be of much use. topical antifungal or antibiotic will help like clotrimazole or clindamycin respectively. maintaining a proper hygiene is a must and proper rinsing. hope this helps. ",My 6yr old sons pennis section next to head is red & swollen also says its itching. Took him to pediatric dr & was told fungal infection. I have put cream on it all evening & it is still red & swollen. I tried ice also. Any suggestions do you think it is fungal or what else? -147997,Does cashew nuts eating elevate uric acid and creatinine levels in blood?,"Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that high level of bilirubin is associated with jaundice. It must be a infection within jaundice that has raises bilirubin. I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ",My son is 16 years old. He is 5 8 and weighs 127 lbs. His doctor called with results of slightly elevated bilirubin and albumin and a high calcium detection and advised us on retaking the CMP blood test next week. Can slightly elevated numbers be a cause for concern and can a high calcium count be as well? -173244,How to treat aracnoid cysts on spine and nerves?,"You may be experiencing either alterations in blood pressure control referred to as ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION or you may be suffering from the earliest stages of nutritional/metabolic deficiencies such as Vitamin B12, folate, Vitamin D, or Magnesium. I would get all of these looked at through specific blood tests before embarking upon treatment because you don't want to be wasting time and money treating things that are not a problem, make sense? You could also be suffering from a mild urinary tract infection which may seem almost absurd for the symptoms but one thing I've learned long ago as a doctor....and that is....there is always a reason why the MEDICAL TV programs always talk about getting urine tests on everyone......and that's because you'd be absolutely floored by the variety of conditions, symptoms, and sensations people can very quickly get rid of once they treat a mild urinary tract infection that they never suspected they had if not for their doctor just following the same recipe guide as the guys Grays Anatomy do! LOL!! Those are my opinions based upon your limited history. Please rate this a 5 STAR ENCOUNTER and write to me at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi for more questions or to laugh back at my absolutely knee slapping HAHA! Cheers! ","I am a 48 year old female,in very good health ,good fitness level..BP and heart have been checked and are normal, ENT fine, not suffering from anaemia or diabetes(all bloods came back normal) but for over a month have been experiencing intermittent light headedness combined with heavy and sometimes tingling limbs" -39605,Why is my tattooed area having rash and itching all around?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to us.You have probably developed contact irritant dermatitis at the tattooed area. To treat the same, take tablet levocetirzine twice in a day and apply a potent topical steroid like clobetasol twice in a day. If the rash does not clear away in few days, please meet a dermatologist.Take care ","I just got a tattoo on friday, its on my chest plate in between my breasts.There is a rash forming in and around the area I have a few other tattoos so i have a pretty good idea on how to take care of them. Im just concerned because its itching so intensly i want to cry!! burning throbbing itching. what do i do?" -55618,"What could cause high bp,swelling in body,fatigue and increased appetite?",hello there I understand your concernA gentle reduction of blood pressure is recommended in the elderly. This one looks more stubborn and will require more dosage if not more medicines to reach normal. perhaps a week morehope that helped ,"Hi My father had BP 220-120, which diagnosed 1 week before. but now since 4 days it around 180-100,his age is about 60 year. is it now under control ? And we can continue to same medicine. kindly apprise me that how many days generally it take to reach in normal range" -66672,How to treat lymphatic filariasis?,Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Its good that you have concern for your wife regarding this.Explanation: Apply oint clotrimazole locally for relief. Then after relief you may go for intercourse. If it does not subside by 3-5 days then visit a doctor for examination. All the best. Be patient for some time. ,I am a 57 yr old male and I strongly suspect that I have a penile yeast infection (symptoms match pretty closely). My wife is past menapause and we no longer use the sheath as my erection is often dodgy and a condom unfailingly kills it stone dead. I've thoroughly cleaned myself but there is skin discolouration on part of the head of the penis under the foreskin. We have not enjoyed intercourse for some time and tonight I feel able but I do not want to cause my wife a problem. Should I avoid intercourse? -118100,What causes mid abdominal pain?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.You have a classical history of intermittent upper abdominal pain, lasting for 5 - 10 seconds and at one minute interval.This is getting better with eating for an hour or so. This is indicating that the probable reasons could be :Gastric or duodenal ulcer or Small intestinal sub-acute obstruction. This can be diagnosed easily by :Upper GI Endoscopy for the gastric ulcer, cancer or any other problems.and Barium studies. Once the diagnosis is done , get treated according to the reports and which may be in the form of :PPI or Ranitidine,Liquid Antacid 3 hourlyDomperidone if required. ","i suffer mild to severe pain in my upper abdomen that comes in waves, usually a minute or so apart and lasting roughly 5-10 seconds. I shrugged it off for a couple of days but it is worsening. One thing I have noticed is it almost always feels better after eating, but only for an hour or so. Any help would be greatly appreciated." -97370,What is the cause of lumps from toe to ankles?,HiWelcome to hcmThis can be sebaceous cyst or lipoma. You should show it to surgeon for confirmation.Regards ,I have a small pea sized lump under my skin on my upper stomach lower chest area... It's been there a couple years not growing any. It' moves seems just attached to the underlayer of skin. Dull pain sumtimes cause the underwire of my bra sits on it. It's brown in color compared to my skin color.. My husband says it's a mole but i don't think it is! -16668,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -234939,What causes slight burn on the bottom tip of the penis along with tingling in the eyes?,"Hi. Not a serious problem , as you can have a hardness and maintains for 1 to 2 minutes. It is just an anxiety or unable to get involved in the act completely or a stray thought or may be a fear factor which causes all this. With time everything will be fine. Try to avoid medicines as you may get addicted to . What it needs is just get fully involved into whatever you are doing. ","When i masturbate,my penis stands up properly but during sex it loses its hardness in a couple of mins and then it just comes out. I recently started having sex but still managed to have it properly because it stays hard for a min or 2 then becomes softer n starts coming out. please help." -66594,How will TB spread?,"it may be allergy,keep it dry, clean with savlon,apply quiadriderm cream twice a day.consult a surgeon for non healing ulcer.get blood test for sugar,swab for culture.feedback. ","Pierced ears for a year but still some issues?So I have pierced my ears for a year (just one hole per ear), but around a month ago, disgusting sticky clear liquid has been coming out of my ears. It bleeds around once a week and it forms ear wax around the pierced hole everyday. I'm not actually allergic to nickel or anything, but this is getting on my nerves and my ears were totally fine before." -28864,I have very thin and short hair. Please help.,Hello. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ,"Hello doctor, I am 20 years old, and I have very thin and short hair. I want to grow hair to cover my forehead. I am not able to make any hairstyle because of less hair. Please help." -157909,What can cause stiffness in the body after sitting for prolonged periods?,"Hi, Consult an orthopedics and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,      Dr. Shinas Hussain ","I have been in pain for the past 3 days in my right leg so bad that i can barely walk. I’ve been dealing with pains in my legs since i was a little girl but i notice if i walk too much, stand to much, or move in general too much the pains is intense, it even happens if i have stared my cycle or if I’m stressed out. And over time i have noticed my right leg that gets the worst pains is much weaker then my left. I am a carrier of sickle cell trait but that’s about it" -50802,"What causes on and off dizziness, heart palpitations and chest pain?",Satyasai baba hospital is one of the world renowned charitable hospital where patients from all over the world come and the treatment is free of cost .That is the reason there is much waiting time .You can go to their website and check how to reach the doctor directly.If something was serious they will give an early appointment .If you are still apprehensive you can get a second opinion from the cardiologist from this website itself and get reassured that there is no need for immediate intervention. ,"hello doctor, one of my aunty is having block problem in her hert, and advised to contact satya saibaba hospital, they came to bangalore on 27th but advised to come again on 12 jan, this has instructed by the front office, how i can reach the doctor directly" -111662,What is the treatment for severe breathing problems?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having acute asthma attack.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). Lung infection is the common cause for worsening of underlying asthma. So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to diagnose severity of the asthma as treatment of asthma is based on severity only. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these and start appropriate treatment. You may need injectable bronchodilators and steroid too. ","I have asthma and I think I have bronchitis, my college health center gave me benzonatate which didn t help very much but the combination of rest and my inhaler did seem to help.I ran out of the medication today and was feeling great yesterday but as I was getting dressed just now,I began a whistling wheezing whenever I breathe through my mouth.I have taken my steroid and regular inhaler as well as a cough suppressant earlier. My chest also feels tight but I can currently talk.My roommate is concerned that this is the beginning of an asthma attack, should I be going to see a doctor right now?" -11328,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -159493,Suggest remedy for heel pain apart from ice-packs and heat sprays,Dear patient Cellulitis is infection of the subcutaneous tissue by bacteria usually staphylococcus. Usual treatment is anti inflammatory drug and antibiotics. You have teamed both and you should be fine. Longer course of antibiotics may be required in case if diabetic patient. If it not relieved after antibiotics cellulitis may spread and there may be abscess formation. please consult general surgeon nearby you and get yourself examined. Local ultrasound may be done to see abscess formation. ,I went to the er a week ago because the top of my foot hurt and got really swollen it stopped hurting but the inflammation is still here they said it was cellulitis but i took antibiotics and it didn t do much usually cellulitis hurt very bad this hurts only an area when i press on it.. or walk on it not just sitting...I am concerned you cant see broken skin and there has been no cut what do i do -169080,Suggest treatment for pilonidal cyst in tailbone,"Hi,Thanks for your query.You might be having disc prolapse with nerve root compression.The general recommendations for Lumbar spine issues are as follows -- Usually 1-2 days of bed rest will calm severe back pain. Do not stay off your feet for longer- Take rest breaks throughout the day, but avoid sitting for long periods of time.- Avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back- Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen your back pain- Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize & strengthen the back musculature- Use analgesics like advil or aleve and muscle relaxants to relieve pain and muscle spasm, as needed. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",I have a herniated disc that is bulging a person on my nerve in my lower back. Everytime I walk walk or any kind of movement movementmy back and my leg feels like it wants to lock in place or tighten up on me it makes it very hard to walkI have alot of pain lower back and legs is this coming from the pinched nerve -131773,"What causes itchiness nose,cough and breathlessness?","Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for your son as follows:1. Were I treating him, I would prescribe him montelukast and levocetirizine for at least 7-14 days.2. I would also prescribe him levosalbutamol in inhaler or syrup form.3. I would suggest him to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.4. If severe wheezing or breathing difficulty, I would suggest you to get him examined by a pediatrician who can advise appropriate medications. For severe symptoms, corticosteroids may be needed. A short course (5-7 days) of corticosteroids usually does not cause long term side effects but can alleviate suffering.5. As he has symptoms for last 5 months, I would suggest him allergy testing which will help him to know the substances he may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them.6. A healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts etc) and plenty of warm fluids to maintain hydration are also important.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to him.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish your son the best of the health.Thank you & Regards. ",My son who is almost 8yrs is having wheezing for last 5months off and on. But last one week it is been continuous. Is there a safe way with out steriods to get this into control. His symtoms seem to improve with antihistamin. But brochodialator syrups (terbutaline) did not work that well at least this time (for the one week). Please advice -184734,Suggest treatment for headache and body pain after treated cancer,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Your brother has cancer in bladder cancer. Treatment depends on stage of bladder cancer. if it limited to the bladder wall then it could be in early stage. Cystectomy should be done as early as possible. Consult your doctor and start treatment. Don't wait so long now. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","my brother was diagnosis with bladder cancer in jan of this year. His urologist kept him coming back doing biopsy and tests until the end of march, He said that cancer had spreaded to the wall of his bladder and that he needed to have it removed. Was this a good idea to wait so long" -58101,What could cause sudden onset of palpitations despite all tests being normal?,"He may be having PVCs. With premature hx of CAD in family he should be checked with EKG, T/t, 2D Echo and for lipid test, if these tests are normal, he may lead normal life and spend more happy time with you. ","HI,my husband gets shocks in his chest, sometimes three in a row, and they come very randomly. Sometimes he won't feel them for a month, sometimes longer. He is 32years old, and I am very scared because his father died young of heart issues. What does this mean, and what should I do?" -15104,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -131018,Suggest treatment for allergic reaction after using hair dye,People are known to have multiple allergies but then it is wiser to have a doctor look at her vaginal area to confirm that it is not related to any infective process. Pollens are carried onto your clothes and can cause contact irritation. ,My six year old has obvious seasonal allergies and experIences bad cases of hay fever. I've also noticed she shows some symptoms to food allergies but I haven't narrowed them down to specifics. At night she complains of vaginal burning but only during the hay fever moments. Could this be a reaction to food? -154810,Does fibromyalgia cause burning sensation in the feet?,"Hi, As you are not obese, no history of back pain, no history of injuries either and physically fit as well this symptoms of the pain and relieving it directs me towards the nerve entrapment. Since it is understood that during lying in supine position there is a strain on what lumbar spine do the normal curvature of the lordosis will be having a strain on the nerve root via the strain of the para spinal muscles leading to nerve compression and pain over the hip. As soon as the pain starts you take the prone position by which the strain on the paraspinal muscles and lumbar spine is released and the relief is achieved. This is my understanding with respect to the history provided. If you don't mind than you can have a physical examination of the same by the orthopedist and this can be taken further with simple exercises of the core stability. n my clinical practice of over 12 years, majority of the pain aggravating and relieving are exactly as you mentioned so I did suspect for paraspinal muscle spasm. Most cases recover with core stability exercise alone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.       Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",why does my hip hurt in bed at night? I am otherwise fit and healthy am not overweight and run regularly and I also do a lot of walking with no problems at all. however as soon as I lie on my side my hip pains me enough that I have to sleep on my tummy -50361,What causes sudden rashes on the chest and elevation in the heart rate?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis of different possible causes that may lead to this clinical scenario: a inner ear disorder, chronic degeneration of the cervical vertebral column, orthostatic hypotension, vertebro-basilar insufficiency, etc.. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with his attending doctor for a physical exam some tests: - a cervical spine X ray study- a resting ECG- a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries- thyroid hormone levels - complete blood count for anemia- fasting glucose- a Head Up Tilt test for orthostatic hypotension. If all the above tests result normal, I would recommend consulting with an ENT specialist and performing labirynthine tests to investigate for an inner ear disorder. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","In the last 3 weeks, my husband whom is 65...turning 66 in November has had a few (3x) in last three weeks, dizzy spells where he has had to stop and lean against a wall or sit down. he is taking blood pressure meds but has been for last 3 years... why the sudden dizzy spells?" -122833,What is the remedy for abdominal pain and nausea after the removal of gall bladder?,"HI. The Pain in the area you have mentioned can be due to intestinal infection or cystitis ( bladder inflammation) /Sonography would help to differentiate the diagnosis.What are the other symptoms you have - like loose motions , burning urination , nausea, vomiting , fever. Please provide this information for us to help you better. Any tests ? please post reports.Continue antibiotics for 7 days and take pain-killers also. ",I have had pain above my pelvic bone and the lower par tof my stomache. I went to my doctor andhe put me on antibiotics. I also had a urine test and blood work which came back negititve. I am still having pain which doen t see to be getting better. -3581,Why does my daughter behave like a new born after brain tumor surgery?,Hi. For further information consult a neurologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor, My kid is 12 years. She had grade 4 medulloblastoma. After brain tumor surgery, she is behaving like a new born baby. She is not walking or talking. Every minute she is screaming. Her neck is not balanced. It is around three weeks now after surgery. After physiotherapy slight change in her walk. Please advice." -144792,What could be the cause of severe back pain with a feeling of air bubble around the stomach ?,"If you have MRI compatible (titanium) cage and screws then better to go for MRI, because MRI only can describe status of nerve roots and thecal sac compression. Kindly post complete CT report. 22/11/2012 date is yet to come, when exactly your surgery was done. ","Hi Doctor! I m a 49 year old woman. I have a history of lower back pain for 20 yrs, 4 back surgeries the last one was 11/22/2012 L4-5 in the same spot 2yrs ago the screws came luce and push the cage down on the nerves. I m still having problems in the same area. Just had a CT scan , the report said...The intrapedicular screws at the L5 level demonstrate lucency along the margins and the same for the L4 What does this mean" -198618,What causes entamoeba histolytica in a 9 month old?,"Hi...At his age interest in play increases and interest in food decreases. This is quite natural. If he is active and playing around you need not worry. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed her and also make whatever you feed him calorie dense by adding good amount of ghee to it.PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ANY SO CALLED APPETITE STIMULANTS AS THEY ARE NOT VERY SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN AND THEY HAVE THE SIDE EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE DROWSINESS.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Our 7 month old babu refuses to eat anything but breastmilk. He weighed 6.2kg at 3-4months but now weighs 5.5kg. We have tried all sorts of things, milk, cereals, but he just doesn t seem to like them. We are worried about his weight. Could it be worms, teething, as some have suggested to us? Thank you." -141276,Suggest remedy back pain,"Hello,Thank you for contact us,Exercise in right manner will be effective to back pain but in wrong way might more painful for that.Commonly Now a days its mostly the common problems in humans.Mainly its due to inactivity of muscles it.Today every one having totally sitting life as no work at all that could be count as a body exercise due to that problem occurs.For back Pain you should follow instructions described below -Best medicine for Lower back pain is Rest.Resting for some days will heal the muscles which could be damage because of jerk. Muscles need some time to heal so give them time for the same.Another way is to take massage with hot or cold water, Some people take cold water and some take hot for massage.I didn't find anything in your description like its because of any jerk or accident still if pain is there after following above you should have to concern good doctor for the same.Other exercise or treatment will doctor suggest after checking you physically.Hope it will work for your back pain.Good luck, Take care.Thanks & regards,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati ",I am waiting to see a consultant about a potential cecum issue relating to a consistent pain in that area (ranges from severe to dull ache) but have recently started experiencing back pain (in the same area but at the back) and now it hurts when I simply sit.. More at the bottom of my back.. -51405,Is surgery necessary for following cardiac angiogram result?,"Hello, I suggest you to perform a rest EKG and an echocardiography. These are good control to do after a complicate pregnancy ","10 weeks postpartum with left sided chest pain only with exertion. Pregnancy history included pregnancy induced hypertension starting at 28 weeks gestation and then a placental abruption at 37 weeks resulting in emergency c-section, resulting in postpartum hemorrhage with blood transfusion and an afebrile reaction to the transfusion" -22587,Could it be an issue of the crown that causes pain in the teeth?,"Hello. It could be mostly due to food impaction causing infection below the crown. So, the dentist might have tried to clean it. If you have X-ray of the teeth please attach it for examination. This pain is definitely not an allergy. Use warm salt water gargle twice a day for a week or two. There will be a relief. If still, the pain persists or increases in future then, you have an option including extraction of the teeth or replacing the crown with a new one causing no food impaction below the crown. You need to take antibiotics for a week if the gums are irritating and if there is a pain. For more information consult an endodontist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/endodontist ","Hi doctor, About 13 years ago, I had an abscess on the right upper first and second molars. The Endodontist has done root canal treatment in these teeth and crowns were placed after the treatment. Recently, I experienced pain around the gums in the second molar and there is a pain radiating to the head. I went to my dentist. He examined and took an X-ray which looked fine. The crown was removed and cleaned by the Hygienist with a Listerine or Peroxide mix. There were food particles and they cleared the food particles present in the crown. My dentist advised me to take tablet Zyrtec every day. The teeth still have a dull type of pain. Could it be an issue of the crown that has not been shown on the X-ray or there is any allergies?" -41595,Suggest treatment for hair loss,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of hair fall, my treatment advice is - 1. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hello Doc, My daughter is 9 yr 8 months old and is taking encorate chrono 300 twice daily from last 5 months. What we are noticing is her heavy hair fall and weight gain. I am not that worried about the weight gain but I am really very concerned about her hair fall. Even I (her mother ) have a very very thin hair. I do not want her to be like me or even worse in future. Please suggest what can be done to prevent hair loss." -16439,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -165712,"What causes occasional pain in chest, shoulder blades and neck?","Slight tearing or spasm of connective tissue around upper back region can cause pain in upper back pain and may radiates to surrounding areas typically as a result of bending, lifting, twisting or shoulders forwards activities or trivial movements, such as picking up a pencil or sneezing. May cause upper back pain with or without symptoms radiating along shoulder, arm, forearm, hand or fingers. Pain may increase on firmly touching the affected level of the spine and spinal movement is often stiff or restricted. Pins and needles or numbness are occasionally present in affected arm or hand. Symptoms may increase with repetitive or prolonged sitting (especially slouched sitting or during computer use), bending, lifting, shoulders forwards activities, coughing or sneezing and are often worse first thing in the morning. ","Hello, I am a female, age 53. I am feeling pain in my left arm and same side in the back ( whole back up to half)! The pain is more severe in the night and some time during the day! It comes for few days and goes away. This time it is continues from last week! I am under lots of stress. Is it spasm?" -202911,What does left pelviectasis shown in nuclear renal scan with lasix mean?,"This is just a viral infection of the gastro-intestinal tract. Stay with him, give him plenty of water with electrolytes, rest, and light, easy to digest food. For the pain, you will need to give him paracetamol syrup, 5-6 ml per dose, up to 3-4 times per day as needed by him.Dr. Taher ","Dear Doctor, My son is about 4 year old and complaining of stomach pain since yesterday night. he has also frequently passing motion and has passed motion 5-6 times during the day. The motion seems to be normal (no loose motion). After Passing motion he feels good. could you please advice us how to go about it." -109072,Which specialist can cure wheezing?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Aspiration pneumonia is common in patients with Alzheimer 's disease. This is due to impaired consciousness. Best thing for prevention is Ryle' s tube insertion. In this, small caliber tube is inserted via nose in the stomach. So that food and water can be given through tube without causing aspiration. Always give food or liquid in sitting position. Never give anything from mouth in supine position. All these will help in prevention of progression of disease. Treatment is dual antibiotic therapy with anaerobic coverage. So make sure that your father is receiving metronidazole or clindamycin. They will fasten the recovery. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. ","Dear sir, My father is having Alzheimer's at the age 51 now he is 55 and the complication are going high from last 2months he goes bedridden due to aspiration pneumonia from that day his esr is 120 & crp 12mg positive kindly suggest best treatment.thanks & regards" -222861,What causes sugar level variations by using Glycoment Gp 1 and Ozomet G2?,"Hello, If your blood glucose is 119 mg, within 2 hours of taking food, it is unlikely to be a problematic situation. I am giving the criteria for deciding whether some one has diabetes or not :1)Normal : FBG 70 - 110 mg, PPBG: 2) Pre-diabetes : FBG: 108 to 125 mg, PP:141 to 199 mg, HbA1c%:5.9 to 6.4.3)Diabetes: FBG: 126 mg and above, PPBG: 200 mg and above & HbA1c%: 6.5 and above.Fasting glucose is tested after 10 to 12 hours after dinner, PP is tested after 2 hours of food and Random is at any time (this should be <140 mg for being normal). I hope your doubts are cleared. Thanks. ",I was recently told that my blood sugar was almost borderline high? I am wondering what is normal range. It was not a fasting blood sugar test and they didn t even ask me when I had eaten. I don t know how they could know it was high. I had eaten within 2 hours of the blood draw and they said my blood sugar was 119. Is that high? How worried should I be? -255468,When emergency pill should be taken after sex?,"Hi dear and thanks for your query.I understand your concern but don't worry so much .Yes all these signs and symptoms may be from the use of birth control pill while all test are normal.Combined birth control pills can cause weight gain and intestinal problems ,hence you have done very good that you have stopped using them.Contact with your healthcare practitioner to start an other non hormonal method of contraception.All the best ","I have recently lost weight. I stopped taking birth control and attributed my weight loss to that. I weighed only 110 before taking birth control and gained 4 while on birth control. i weighed myself and I’m 99 pounds. I also have lost my appetite. For several years I have been experiencing nausea and intestinal problems but every time I go to the doctor all test are normal. They tell me it is all in my head. I also have joint pain, fatigue, insomnia. It can’t be all in my head? My siblings have the same intestinal issues but less severe." -129262,Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner (TCM) in Chennai,"Once adhesions have formed, the surgeon comes in for sure, but to prevent recurrence sure ayurveda and homoeopathy can help...u can contact me on FB... ",I had intestinal blockage due to a previous operation- adhesions to a hernia screen. Is there anything I can do homeopathically to prevent reoccurrence? -129272,Lipoma - route cause,signoflam. and lysoflam MR can be used as an alternative to Signoflam ,is sygnoflam a medicine or is it signoflam? and is signoflam an alternative to lysoflam mr? -203762,Suggest best treatment for baby with quadriplegia sleep apnea and seizures,Many thanks.A photograph will be more helpful.If there is no other problem then no need to worry at all.If there is any other physical findings then we can test genetic testing for any other association. ,hello my granddaughter is 7 months old and seems to have extra creases in her forearms and at her wrists is this something to be worried about she is regularly weighed and seems to be increasing at a steady rate and no one else seems to have picked up on it -125884,"Lower left abdominal pain, discomfort on sitting down, pain across waist line. Due to my hectic work?","Hello, davemich624, I am not sure how old you are. Pain in the upper abdomen in the location that you mention can be due to few things. If you say that yiour pain jgets worse after you eat, you could have stomach ulcers.If you are a young man or a woman between 20-30 years of age, I think duodenal ulcer. If you are over 40+ years, I would think of Gastric ulcer, mainly because of location of the ulcer.These ulcers do not show up on ultrasounf.They may show up on an upper G.I.Series(x-rays). Ibuprofen causes small multiple ulcers in the stomach lining. What you need to do is to make an appointment with a Gastroenterologist and hwve an endoscopic evaluation. Good luck and I wish you.well. ",I have pain in my upper stomach between my belly button and rib cage. The pain is intense and is worseing over time. Problem began about 2mos ago and it comes and goes. Today however I have had the worst pain ever and nothing appears to be helpful. It started shortly after I ate breakfst. I have taken ibuprofin and 2 doses of pepcid AC . Bowel movements are fine. I had an ultrasound of abdomin on 8/23 and I guess everything was fine because they never called me. Is there anythig I can do to get some relief now? -227040,Will taking fertyl m tablets increase sperm motility?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.After vasectomy, 5% to 33% of men experience some form of pain, whether it is acute or chronic, mild or debilitating. I agree that there is a chance for pain when flow in any organ system is blocked, but these numbers seem awfully high.This may be due to procedural pain, granuloma pain, epididymitis pain, congestive pain, neurogenic pain.Blockage of any tube can cause pain that leads to pressure in epididimus which eventually leads to pain in abdomen. This is because both testes and abdomen have same dermatomal distribution. But, pain in the hip is uncommon. You have to consult orthopedician for further evaluation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ",I had a vasectomy about 8 months ago...I had pain ever since in that area...and in the belly area right at the hips...sometimes in the kidney area all at the same time...the constant pain is right next to my left hip bone. and mostly where the operation was..is this serious? -3378,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -192749,What are different ways to wean off my one year old baby from breastfeeding?,"Hi, Paracetamol is generally a safer drug for kids. It will not cause restlessness. Overdose may cause abdominal pain and vomiting. No need to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician ",Hello my 4 year old has been coming down with slight cold runny nose fever type conditions for about 2 days now. I purchased Tylenol and yesterday and have been providing since tonight my child is restless keep jumping tossing and turning I ve giving him water his dosage of Tylenol and he feels a little warm but not as hot as he has felt with previous fevers what could be the problem and what do you suggest that I do as of now. -206120,What are the signs of having a Enterocolotis?,"Thank you for consulting in H.C.M. In view for above I think they need consulting gynaecologist and further management. I appropriate your attention to kids condition. Green discharge from vagina can indicates acute vulvovaginitis. Please get them examined especially vagina and urethra culture for flora and sensitivity to antibiotics. It can be streptococcal, staphyllococcal, E.coli, Candida infection.In addition check their urine analysis. From home remedies you can wash underneath with soda water 2 times 5 days. I will be in touch to follow their progress Your sincerely Dr.Svetlana Shrivastva ",My kids they are 9 yrs and 6 yrs having discharge some times it is green colour from 1 yrs of age both of them have this problem they are very leen and no hungry for food and their weight 26 and 17 is it vaginal prob or kidney problem I don't know they don't have vomitting or back pain -220096,Had a wisdom teeth removal. Complicated surgery. Not yet recovered. Only liquid food. Speedy recovery possible?,"Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Pain can due to trauma caused, i would suggest you to take your child to Pedodontist and get the checkup done, take an x-ray of the tooth depending upon which pulectomy can be performed. Take a course of antibiotics and analgesic consulting the Dentist.Give him lukewarm saline rinses.Maintain a good oral hygiene of your child.Take care! ","My three year old son bumped heads with my other son this afternoon, including his front tooth. It bled slightly from the gum but seemed okay a little later although he complained for about twenty minutes that it hurt. This evening at bedtime that the gum above the front tooth is swollen around the entire arch of the tooth and dark red/ slightly purple. Is this a dental emergency? Could the nerve be damaged? How do I handle this as I want to make sure to avoid any permanent damage to his tooth." -50117,What do my BP readings indicate?,"Hello,Your blood pressure values are really high, which imposes you at high risk for stroke or a heart attack. For this reason, I would recommend going to the emergency room for a physical exam and some tests: - A resting ECG and cardiac enzymes-A brain CT scan- Fasting glucose- Blood electrolytes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka ",I have been under a great deal of stress I do have hypertension for which I medicate but my bp is ranging from 180 203 top 95 130 bottom I noticed I have a bruised feeling in my left chest (not deep ) above my left breast and my left forearm is numb soreness in my left leg and both are colder than normal. everything seems to be on the left side what do u think -12202,Can I have intercourse after three days of hCG injection?,"Hello. As the follicular size has already crossed 22 mm, there are high chances that you would ovulate in the next 24 hours naturally. However, by rule hCG dose is offered when the largest follicular size has crossed 20 mm, so you should be taking it today. After the injection, the ovulation is expected in the next 36 hours after the LH (luteinizing hormone) surge. So we advise intercourse from the very next day of hCG injection daily for the next three days to increase chances of conception. After ovulation, the egg is available for the next 24 hours when fertilization can occur as the egg starts to degenerate post 24 hours of ovulation. It has to be followed daily transvaginal ultrasound to watch for ovulation. If you ovulate by today night and see a ruptured follicle tomorrow then next 24 hours would be crucial for conception. In your case where sex is planned on three days from now if the follicle does not rupture naturally then you can take an hCG injection in the morning before the day of meeting your husband. And you expect egg after ovulation to be viable till that day and the next day when you can opt for frequent sex to increase chances of conception. All this provided follicle does not rupture until tomorrow evening. ","Hello doctor, I am a patient of PCOD. I had my last periods before nine days. I took tablet Letrozole 2.5 mg from the second day of my periods and continued for five days. My USG findings of today as after ten days is right ovary follicle is 23.4 mm, and ET is 6.7. I will be able to meet my husband only after three days. My query is when shall I take injection hCG, as I can afford to have intercourse only after three days. My second query is with such a background, is there a possibility of cyst formation?" -105504,Suggest treatment for tonsillitis and bronchitis,"Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is most likely combination of anxiety , stress ; deficiency of hemoglobin , vitamins , anti oxidants ; alterations in hormonal levels as thyroid or others .* Needs thorough clinical evaluations with history , physical examination and series of laboratory tests .Hope this solves your query .Can ask further doubts without any hesitations .Regards . ","I don t know if its worth seeing a doctor or not. But I always feel like I m never getting enough oxygen and my heart races a lot, even if I m just sitting down or trying to sleep. Sometimes my vision will fade away and then come right back. And I get confused or like a dream state. Tired all the time. I m starting to sleep 12 hours and more, and can still take a nap. Even though I sleep a lot I now have dark circles under my eyes. I have a healthy diet. I never eat fast food. And watch what I take in. But I m slowly losing weight like crazy! I m 5 6 and 107 pounds. Any clue what could be wrong?" -210102,What is the dosage of meftal p and crocin?,"Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. Flutivate contains a steroid called fluticasone which is intended to reduce an inflammatory allergic manifestation as exhibited by the rashes. Apply it as per your doctor's advice. It is hard to comment without looking at the rashes but might be needed. It can be used in children on doctor's advice and so you need not worry.Such allergies may occur not only in response to milk but also practically anything that we are exposed to, things like dust, pollens etc.If your doctor advises milk free diet, you can include formula like Zerolac. But after semisolids have been introduced in the diet, milk can be avoided anyway.Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any. ","Hi Doctor, shall I use flutivate cream for my 1 year baby? She is having rashes in her legs and when we consulted the doctor he told that because of milk only this kind of allergy will come. And also he prescribed flutivate cream.. When I check the internet it shows some side effect and also mentioned not used for children (Fluticasone Propionate). So, I m in confusion. Please clear it." -198261,Suggest remedy to relieve toothache in toddler,u have a serious eating disorder called as anorexia nervosa. this will cause serious harm to your health even in attainment of puberty and menstrual function. u should consult a pediatrician . ,"I m 13 years old and don t eat very much at all... i feel dizzy and get head aches alot, i hate eating infront of people it makes me feel uncomfortable, i always have to be perfect and better then everyone else, i have to weigh less then my friends and be better at something they do im 4 feet 12 inches and weigh 78 pounds everyone talks about how skinny i am.... i don t really starve myself only when i get mad over something or sad, and when people ask me if i ate i lie and say yes when i really didn t it i don t mean to though. i also do alot of excercise because i m a gymnast but i always feel weak and fatigue.... but about a week ago my best friend started to loose alot of weight she started starving herself and tried to find diet pills shes 5 feet 6 inches and wants to weigh as much as i do shes trying to be like me and i think i encouraged her because i said wow you are looking good then she told me i have no clue what to do someone help me and her!" -201543,Is there a deeper problem underneath?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",My grandson is having nightsweats tonight. He also had them last night. Tonight he is going from warm sweats to cold sweats. He is on amoxicillin 500 mg. I also gave him motrin at 8:30. He is about 5 and weighs about 105 lbs. Should I be concerned or just wait it out? -27037,What can cause sudden jerks when under medication for Alzheimer's?,Hello. I read your query and understand your concerns. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. For more information consult a neurologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hello doctor,My mother aged 85 years is taking drugs for Alzheimer's for over six months. She suffered sudden jerks of hands and legs. She was admitted to the ICU and is now shifted to a room. She was treated with antibiotics and given sedation drugs. Will the jerks come back? She is taking medicines for diabetes and thyroid as well." -93767,What causes lump under the rib cage?,"HI,Welcome with your query to HCM.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to have Unripe Boil on outer side of leg above the knee,as the larger pink areas around are suggestive of cellulitis with Boil.The low grade fever today confirms it being Boil with cellultis and unripe still.Remedy-At this Stage I would advise Cold Compresses to restrict its spread and reduce your complications and pains.Tab Motrin and Opinion with your GP doctor would help you.Hope this reply would help you to plan treatment of your lump.Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar,Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ",I have a lump about the size of a quarter on the oside of my leg above the knee. Its hard and very painful. Its red and looks a little bruised. And some days its surrounded by a larger pink area and some days its not. I woke up today with a low grade fever. I have tried hot compresses to see if it would form a head thinking it might be a boil. Do you have any advice? -96335,Suggest remedy for vaginal lumps,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lump in your breast and soreness at time around menstruation. It is very common. It could be fibroadenosis. You should not worry about that. It will disappear by itself. Drugs like danazol is helpful. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","22 years old, female, 5 foot 4, 129lb. I take micronor (a side effect of which is that my periods have stopped for the last year or so - my doctor said it wasn't a problem). A few days ago a lump appeared in one of my breasts and my nipples are sore. This has happened before, a number of months ago, and a few days later I had a period, at which point the lump disappeared. Should I wait a few days to see if the same thing is about to happen, or go to the doctor tomorrow?" -240015,Treatment for multiple personality disorder,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The problem you are facing is not sleep disorder but minimal OCD. You are obsessed with the thought of having troublesome sleep and you are getting anxious. Such an anxiety robs you from the pleasure of sound sleep. Even though you had sound sleep, you are cheating yourself thinking that you did not. Obsessive thoughts. Change your mind for better. Concentrate on your job. Relaxation techniques before sleep brings relaxation to you and you shall get up relaxed in the morning.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Dear Doctor, I have been suffering from sleep disorder for the last 5-6 years. I get sleep at night, but when I wake up in the morning, I feel that I did not sleep entire night. I feel that I worked entire night. I feel fatigue, weakness, irritation in the eyes that I did not sleep. I would not get any freshness and energy due to sleep. I feel in the moring and in day also that my feet are hot. I feel comfortable when I pore water on to my feet. I feel thirsty in the night and feel dry in the mouth and throat. I feel urination in the night. In the day also, when I sleep, I do not get freshness and energy. I get irritation in the eyes. I have been loosing my weight and my ageing is happening by leaps and bounds. When this problem newly started I used to snore at night as my life partner used to say. But she says now that I do not snore. This problem of sleep disorder started all of a sudden 5-6 years ago when I needed to study over night when I was preparing for and exam. At that time, I controlled my sleep to for study purpose in the night. I did well in the exam, but my problem started from that time only. From my child hood i.e from the age of 16 I have been suffering from anxiety and usually get easily depressed for the small problem and unnecessarily worried. Please help in the diagnosis and the place of treatment. I am Mr. B.P.Thirupalu from India(AGRA). I am of 40 years old. I am male. Height is 167 cm and weight is 69 kg. I have cosulted many a doctor in in India and used homeo and allopathic medicines." -76703,Suggest remedy for swollen and painful groin in patients with kidney cyst,"Hi, You had hysterectomy done & have a history of kidney stones & cysts. Fatigue, swelling, fluctuating blood pressure are indicative of kidney problem (dysfunction/failure). Urologists & Nephrologists generally work together. You are suggested to visit a Urologist & get all the Blood tests, Urinalysis, Kidney Function tests done. You may have to go for a biopsy, imaging tests (CT, MRI, etc). Get it done, get physically examined & evaluated. You will be treated with medications or surgery (cyst /stone removal) depending upon the severity of your disease. If you need a dialysis you will be referred to a Nephrologist. For pain take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) & some antacid or PPI's, Pantoprazole when discomfort. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... suffering from kidney problems since 2003. There are cyst & stone in both of my kidneys. I have also thyroid problems, under medication. In 2007, I had a Hysterectomy surgery for fibroid uterus. I have seviour pains in my back which is coming in the lower abdominal areas and maximum pain is in the left side and it is sometimes really un tolerable. Feeling very week and full body swells. My blood pressure are fluctuating, occasional bleeding from nose, having fever and occasional rashes on the skin also a problem. Sometimes, can not walk due to swollen feet.I don't know whether I have to go to a nephrologyst or I need a Urologyst for my cases) Pls advice.Grateful for all your cooperation in advance. With best regards Elizabeth, Age: 43," -29201,Why am I spotting watery mucus after a miscarriage?,Hi. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, I used to have a regular menstrual cycle. But since the last four months, I noticed spotting mixed with watery mucus in the mid of the cycle. I was put on birth control pills a year back, but I still got pregnant and had a miscarriage six months back. After two months of my miscarriage, I started having this spotting problem. After going through the internet searches, I found out that my hormones are all normal and I do not have any cyst or polyp. I also had an ultrasound done, which came back normal. I had chlamydia five years back and got it treated. Could this spotting be after my ovulation as my hormones levels are going down or something else? I have attached my scans, reports, and medication for your better understanding." -194229,What causes bumps on stomach and back?,"Hello,I honestly do not know. Perhaps there is a small object (example, a part of a toy or a nut) that she put into the ear canal. There are small bones behind the eardrum.I feel strongly that she ought to be seen by her primary care doctor who can look into her ear and make sure that the eardrum is not perforated. Until you can get her to the doctor, make sure no water gets into that ear.In the future, it is safer to remove wax if you will put a couple of drops of baby oil into that ear canal while she is laying down with her other ear on the bed. Then before she gets up, place a wisp of cotton in that ear canal.Repeat once a day for a week. Then remove cotton, gently pull that earlobe back, and let her stand under the warm water to wash out the wax.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Arnold Zedd ",I was cleaning my 3year olds ears with a small hai pin as she had dried wax that was visible in her ear when I heard a crunching noise. Like the breaking of small bones or something. She heard it too and asked what was crunching. What could it have been? It sounded like it happened inside the ear canal. -16288,My son is breathing through mouth and not nose. What can I do for it?,"Hi. You son is suffering from upper airway obstruction. It causes him to breathe through the mouth. It could be a result of allergies or inflammation of adenoids behind the nose. It can be cured by steroid sprays. It is just a part of the treatment. If there is some other form of inflammation of adenoids, then he needs removal of adenoids. If your son becomes unresponsive at any stage, then he needs surgery. Mouth breathing can also lead to a complex problem such as adenoid facies. ","Hi doctor, My son is eight years old. From birth to till now, my son is taking Penicillin for the ear and throat infections. He cannot breathe through the nose. He uses mouth for breathing for years. What can I do now? Please suggest." -223834,"Suggest remedy for erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, thin semen and nightfall","Hi, Okay, I am glad the pain is gone. I'm not sure how that would relate to the ED. Without an exam, I can only give general information and cannot give a specific treatment/diagnosis/medication to someone I am not actually seeing. So, ED in general often is associated with hypertension, or cigarettes but lack of exercise is the main issue. It is more of a problem if someone is diabetic but otherwise the medications work in about 90%. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...doc I have problem in erection and i had problem of stone as well,from last few days i have pain at the side of my abdominal and testorone.but after medication the pain has gone but still erection problem persists." -79313,How to treat aches and hematuria due to kidney stones?,"HelloMostly simple renal cysts are asymptomatic and it is an incidental finding.It may cause symptoms if there is increase in size or infection inside the cyst.So,you need recent ultrasound.It is important to know present size of cyst.CT scan of abdomen can be done for proper assessment. Proper treatment depend upon findings.If cysts are symptomatic then surgical removal can be considered.However pain may be due to many other reasons also.Ultrasound can exclude many causes. Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",Hi I have a cyst in my kidney this I got to know 2 years ago after I had pain in my kidney. But after this I never had the pain . I feel some times that there is a slightly fluctuation happening in that area of my backside? Please let me know if this is something dangerous symptom? -248080,Suggest treatment for leg pain,"Hi there. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your query. Do you have any pain in your hips while moving them around or walking ? Are any of your legs short ? It appears got could be having a fixed flexion deformity of your hip due to possible hip problems. You need to avoid lifting weights and minimising stair climbing. Kindly consult your Orthopaedic surgeon in this regard as investigations like Xray or MRI may be needed to confirm. I hope I have answered your query. Thanking you. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu ","I am fairly confident that I have an anterior tilted pelvis; I feel pain in my mid/lower back when doing situps/crunches with no burn in my abs; when I lay flat on the floor I can nearly run my arm completely under the curve of my back; the curve in my lower back is extreme, and I cannot lay back on my weight bench with my feet flat on the floor because it is painful, and so I have to bring my feet up. Whether this has anything to do with pain in my lower back when I breathe, I don t know (when I wake up in the morning, if I have been sleeping on my back, just the act of breathing is actually painful in my lower back). Does anyone else have this, or had it and corrected it somehow? I am tired of my back hurting so much, and not being able to properly work my abs. I have had back problems for many years--weak muscles that don t keep my spine in line being one issue, as well as some curvature; my left shoulder is higher than the right, and my right hip is higher than the left, and there is a complete shift from left to right. I need help!" -200268,What causes watery yellow or green stools?,Hello. Welcome to HCM. Sometime the color of the poo may be caused by the baby's diet. So if your baby has eaten something green than the poop will come also a little green. If your baby has eaten red beet than his poop will became red. So it might be from this. Or something from mothers diet that passes through breast milk. Don't worry. After introducing solids baby will begin to poo more often and with many colors. ,"My baby is 7.5months, 91 percentile in weight and height. She is still being breast fed but is also being weaned onto solid food. Over the past few days she has started to poo more frequently. First thing in the morning, it is a very pasty and mushy poo. A few hours later it is followed by a green smaller but more liquid poo with white bits. I am concerned because this green poo has only started to appear this week. Could you please advise me on this? Thank you." -101267,What causes a hard lump on the knee with blackness after a fall?,"Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. With the history of climbing of a steep hill, possibly you have ruptured/sprained your muscle, and this is causing a painful lump in your leg. If I were your doctor, I would give ice compress followed by a pressure bandage/stocking over the lump, advise you to give some rest to your leg and keep it elevated. Apart from it I would also prescribe an anti inflammatory drug for you along with a proton pump inhibitor. Small sprains with hematoma would gradually resolve in 10-14 days. In case it persists or increases, you have to get it reviewed by your family physician.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","I have a painful lump on the back of my right leg. I just noticed it this morning. I have not had an injury, however I did walk up a bit of a steep hill last night. It is lower, about 2 inches above the ankle. I can see it on the outside as well. It is slightly pink. It is more prominent when I flex my foot." -135933,Chronic ear infection due to use of allergy towards fake earrings. Is there any cure?,"Hello, As you mentioned that you are using this product for the first time and have developed swelling of face and eyes with itch, it is quite clear that you are having a reaction to these products. You should quickly wash you face to clear off any left over material and consult a physicians who would like to start you on some anti histaminics. Allergies can be sometimes bad and you shouldnt wait for long. You having not experienced anything this severe doesn't make you immune to allergies. Infact sometimes the body can react to the products which you have been using for long. Its very unpredictable. Once you are better, never ever use the same product which you reacted to. Hope I am able to solve your concerns. Get well soon. ","I used Neutrogena face wash and moisturizer for the first time and now my eyes and face are swollen. they have been swollen for over 24 hours. my face feels dry, tight and quite itchy. I have never had a reaction like this to any products. I have mild allergies to perfumes and dyes but have never experienced anything this severe." -219002,What could be the reason for black gum lining around the teeth ?,"Hi,Thanks for asking the query,There could be presence of infection.I would suggest you to get a thorough checkup done.Also take an IOPA radiograph of the region.Treatment plan depends upon the diagnosis.Take care! ",helloThank you.I have just noticed a very hard round lump in my outer left inside my lower gum. it is bright red about 1/4 th inch in diameter.I would like to know what it might be and should I go to a dentist or another kind of doctor or can I treat it some other way. -181086,"Twitching face, numb upper lip. Cause?","Hi,Your symptoms are not consistent with any serious organic disease of brain . Ticking sound usually occurs in ear disease ,where ticking occurs at ear.Rarely small cysts in brain like arachnoid cyst, pineal cyst produce ticking sound secondary to arterial impulse conduction along the cyst.Stress is another cause for feeling of ticking in headConsult neurologist for neurological examination. Ct scan brain to be done to rule out structural lesion.Hope this will help youRegardsDr Sandhya ManorenjNeurologistHi tech city hyderabad ","i have an extremely loud ticking noise in my head at all times. it sounds like a grandfather clock sort of and it has been in my head for as long as i could remember. as a kid i thought it was normal, until i mentioned it to my friend who thought i was crazy. a friend of mine was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and i began to worry for my own health. what is this ticking noise?" -104661,What causes fatigue post progressive massive fibrosis treatment?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Your symptoms are not controlled because you are not taking appropriate treatment for asthma.Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are mainstay of treatment for asthma.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.You will mostly improve with regular treatment consisting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and ICS (Budesonide or fluticasone).Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also beneficial.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",I have had a productive cough for 7 years. I never smoked but do have asthma and allergies. It ususally starts after I ear or drink and produces clear or milky white phelgm. Also when i am in a car and someone puts on the air conditioner I start coughing. It is very embarassing. Chest xrays just showed an elevated left hemidiaphagm which after much testing proved to be congenital. I have tried nexium as I was told it could be from reflux which i have aslo been diagnosed with and it still no resolve. Allergy meds helped somewhat but not for long. Please advise -206077,Suggest treatment for high fever in a child,"Hello. I just read through your question.It is very reassuring that the temperature came down. The reading of 97 is nothing to be concerned about. The white blood cell count of 20,000 indicates that there was an infection, but based on the resolution of the high fever, appears to be a harmless virus. It would be worth considering with your pediatrician doing a repeat blood count to make sure it normalized. In any case, however, the illness is resolving. ","9 month old has run fever of up to 104 for 4 days. The fever broke yesterday and now rectal temp has been all over the place, from 97-98.6. The 97 scares me. Isn t that too low? I should also mention that there was no known cause found for fever. WBC was high. Over 20,000." -98280,How to treat painful white lump on the knee?,HelloAccording to your description this could be a Neurofibroma. Its a benign swelling which may grow in size and look bad cosmetically. On hard pressing you may feel little discomfort or tingling. They may be multiple in number. Definitive management in surgical excision. ,"i have a lump in my forearm which can be seen and felt, my doctor sent me for an ulta-sound scan and the doctor which did the scan said he could see it and feel it but nothing was showing up on the scan. results sent back to my doctor as negative, what could this be??" -74082,What causes infertility?,"Hello.Thanks for the query to HCM Forum.As your age is 24 years and menses history mentioned is an indication of scanty menstruation or also irregular bleeding , so the cause may be .1 Hormonal imbalance so get in blood for estrogen , FSH /LH ratio and androgen levels.2 Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease is the second most common causes of infertility and such type of bleeding , so get in ultrasound of both ovaries .3 Fibroid in uterus may be the another reason of such bleeding , get in ultrasound of uterus for confirmation.4 Semen analysis play an important role in conception so get in semen analysis of your partner .Still you feel problem then get ovulation study for ovulation .If further any query I will reply.Good luck.Dr. HET ","Hi, I m 24 years old, located in Texas, and I work as a vet tech.. I have a few questions to ask. My first is about infertility.. I ve been trying to have a baby and I keep up with my cycle and all but every month I keep getting my period. But my periods have been odd lately. My periods will always start out very very light and the next day will be light to medium then the third day I just kind of spot throughout the day but then I keep spotting for about 5 days after my period ends. My last recent period the very first day the blood was dark brown almost black then the next day it turned into red brown but with my normal flow then the third day I spotted red lightly throughout the day. Then spotted for about 4 or 5 days after. Is something wrong or am I just not fertile.. An also I don t have a lot a money to be spending for expensive doctors" -20225,I have myocarditis. Is it safe to take a roller coaster ride?,Hi. For further information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hi doctor, Do you think it is safe to ride in a roller coaster with myocarditis?" -117105,What causes upper abdominal pain on the left side?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. 1. You need to meet a physician/surgeon and get evaluated. Get an ultrasound abdomen and pelvis to look for gall bladder stones which may be the reason behind upper abdominal pain on the right side. If any other mechanical cause will be visualized in ultrasound. 2. The reason behind bright red blood in stools may be due to straining while passing stools, hard stools or constipation. These result in hemorrhoids or fissure in any which is a very painful condition. Meet the doctor and decide further as your blood test shows high leukocyte count, check for liver function test to look into alkaline phosphatase which helps in knowing the biliary disease. Thank you. Good luck and healthy life. ","Hi, I have had a mild on and off pain in my upper stomach under the right ribs for 3 months now and I also experienced bright red blood in stool twice but not anymore so far, In my blood test I had elevated wbc. I am really concerned about it .I am 30 years okd male" -125356,"Stomach ache. Ultrasound results showed Minimal hydronephrosis, Extra-Reneal pelvis is seen. Meaning?",Hello! Thank you for the query. What you do suffer from is retractile testicle. This condition is caused by hypersensitivity of cremaster muscle and leads to migration of the testicle to the inguinal canal. This happens usually when is cold. It gives pain and the testicle can be palpated in the groin area. I suggest you to visit urologist. Most likely you will need a surgery which will permanently solve your problem. Hope this will help. Regards. ,"I have been having pain in my lower abdomen and my testicles for the last 8 years , my testicles will hurt and shrink and alot of times go up into my lower abdomen. When it s cold , when I have sex or sometimes for no reason at all. Or if im just working out .. I have had a ultra sound twice on my testicles with nothing being found, its driving me crazy affecting my every day life." -224585,Is metronidazole 400mg safe for mild irritation after unprotected intercourse?,"Hello, You need to check whether blood discharge is in semen or in the urine. So I suggest you get checked your urine analysis and semen analysis report first for primary workup. You can wait for the next episode. If semen or urine persistently brown than antibiotics like Levofloxacin can be prescribed. You can revert back with reports once done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","HI,I""M MR. RUBIO 39 OF AGE,I AM A CIVIL ENGINEER,WORKING AT THE OFFICE 8HRS A DAY,IM NOT SEXUALY ACTIVE SINCE MY WIFE IS OUT OF COUNTRY,I WONDEREDWHY IS IT WHEN I WENT HOME FROM MY OFFICE THIS AFTERNOON 5 O""CLOCK I SAW A BROWNISH DISCHARGES FOUND AT MY UNDERWEAR THEN AT MY TOWEL,DOES IT MEAN SERIOUS?" -88681,Is alcohol likely to affect bilirubin count when getting treated for jaundice?,"If I was a doctor treating you, I'd like to know the following:- what type of gall bladder problems specifically? Are they stones (cholelithiasis) or infection (cholecystitis)?Given that I haven't reviewed your cardiac & pulmonary history, I don't know if you're truly ""inoperable"". Assuming you are, you can have a cholecystotomy tube placed (it's a tube that is inserted through the skin into the gall bladder to help drain out infected contents). It's the way to go for those with cholecystitis who are not good surgical candidates. An interventional radiologist will typically be inserting such a tube.Hope this helps. ",Hi my name is Marina Logan I'm 52 and I have just been told I have bad problems with my gall bladder. I have had 4 Nissan Fundoplictions in the past and 3 repair jobs. We have since been told that I am now inoperable because of so much damage. So what can I do? Will I be able to live a long life with a bad Gall bladder? I will have to send the information to you on Friday as we don't get our pension till then. I'm so sorry I will call Friday morning thank you for you're time Marina Ann Logan -211525,What causes swelling on the face after tooth extraction?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well, it looks like side effect of medication.Drug interaction is very rarely seen among tow, however if you have any exaggeration of your symptoms then you need to immediately stop taking antibiotic and consult your Dentist.Also to avoid infection you can do antiseptic mouthwash gargles.Also do warm saline gargles.Do not let food particles accumulate in the area.You should get the antibiotic changed by your Dentist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora ",I am taking Mestinon for Mysathenia Gravis...60mg..3x dai. I recently had a tooth extraction & Dentist prescribed Amoxicilian for possibl infection. I have felt the increased side effects of the Mysathenia Gravis since taking the Antibotic...what antibotic would be safe & effective with my Mestinon medication? I need to advz my Dentist right away because I feel a change in the extracted area & fearing possible infection has set in. Thank for your your speedy return! -69189,Suggest remedy for pilonidal abcess in buttocks,"Welcome to HCMHello,Ringworm is a fungal infection is contagiousMode of spread1. It spreads when you have skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal that has it2. It can also spread when you share things like towels, clothing, or sports gear.3.You can also get ringworm by touching an infected dog or cat, although this form of ringworm is not common.The reason your infection may be reoccurring are 1.Touching/scathing the infected area than touching other parts of your body2. Using the same towel or clothing after cleaning the infected areaYou can prevent it by1. Not touching any other parts after a scratch2.Sterilizing the towel and frequently used clothing 3. Continuing the medication for longer period of time 4.Maintain proper hygiene including hand wash after touching the infected areaVinegar is said to help due to its potassium content and the alkalinity but there is no data to prove this Thank youRegard Dr.Krupa ","ring worm. I been having this for about a year.I have treated for it with creams ketoconasole 2%, twice daily, Mentax twice daily. pills Fluconazole 50mg once a day + creams for 2 weeks, then Griseofulvinmcr 500mg + creams 1 per day for 2 weeks. These helped some but I still have some ring worms on my legs calfs and back of my thighs, will tea tree oil help, would vinegar help thanks for any info you can give me Leonard Bacon YYYY@YYYY" -121061,Suggest medication for abdominal pain,"Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would not consider the pain abdomen to be related in any way to your sub-mandibular gland removal surgery. I would definitely refer you to the ER of the hospital for a clinical examination and related investigations to rule out any intra-abdominal pathology requiring early attention.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","Hi, I'm 27 years old and had surgery 2 days ago to remove my submandable gland, Since getting home yesterday I have has really bad pain in stomach area ( I feel like I have someone sat on my chest!) I have to keep taking deep breaths! Is this just my body getting back to normal after pain killers etc? should I go see the doctor tomorrow?" -61676,What is the treatment for sinus allergy and high fever?,I think you need to get your Liver Function Tests (LFT's) done. With help of these tests you will come to know the exact nature of your disease and can get treatment accordingly. ,"hi doctor am deb from india 24yrs old staying in bhubaneswar,orissa. am suffering from hepatitis jaundise since september 2009. my bilirubin came to normal after a month but got high to 4.6 just after 15 days. after consulting doctor i was under mediacation and my bilirubin level was coming down very slowly. i performed a blood test about a 15 days ago and the bilirubin was 1.11. but the problem now is am feeling very week,sometimes my brain is hanging, headswing, not feeling to have food, little fever, and could not concentrate in any work. actaully am a student of MBA and have to attend classes daily for more than 8 hours every day, exams every month so have to study latenight. i was on boiled diet for 6 months and just since last month am having food with little oil. i am having medicine like udiliv 300, liv 32 cyrup. am feeling now that my bilirubin level has got high again. feeling very tensioned about it and could not study for exam. i just want to what actually has happened to me. why my bilirubin level in not coming to normal level.is that my liver got damaged.please help me. i am mentally worried and my parents are worried too.please help so that i can lead my normal life again." -152700,Suggest treatment for painful lump on spine caused after a fall,It can be do to food and indigestion but you should visit your doctor for excluding cause such as heart related. ,I m 52 and weigh 250. I m having pain in my sternum mostly and a little in my right shoulder. I suspect that it is related to indigestion which I have had lately due to the fact that I ve eaten foods which tend to give me indigestion. The problem started while I was sleeping at night. -222625,How to treat a large blister on the foot of an elderly?,"hi sir,your sugar levels are very high.you need to control your blood sugar level and HB a1c is very high you have to control the two HB a1c under 6 to 6.5.increased ferritin levels may be due to some infection it might be also due to a type of cancer called hodgkin's lymphoma or genetic related some blood problems. metformin alone is not enough for controlling sugar. you should consult your physician immediately for further investigations and Management. thank you. ","I just received my blood work and my Epithelial Cells are abnormal ( 10), my glucose is 233, A1C is 12.9 and my Ferritin is 230. The numbers are quite high compared to the normal range. I am diabetic and I take Metformin. Should I be alarmed by these elevated numbers?" -129672,What causes red rashes on the body?,"Hi i do care for your concern. exposure to pollen would cause skin allergy in some persons. The drug you are taking would suffice. though i would recommend new drugs such as cetrizine. if the symptoms are not reduced then its advisable to consult your physician and get shot of inj.dexa that will help. Hope i have answered your doubts, if you have more feel free to ask. Thank you. ",I am having a reaction to corn pollen from being in a sweet corn patch 48hrs ago and pollen getting on my skin and clothes. I have been taking benedryl and need to know if there is a shot like a steroid type medication that I need to get this under control. I do have a slight skin rash -123942,"Experiencing uncomfortable pulling, grabbing aches in upper stomach left side of abdomen. Suggestions?","Hi,It seems that you might be having gastritis or hyperacidity or some stomach infection.Take Omiprazole and antispasmodic tablet like Dicyclomine.Complete the course of Cipro.Avoid fried and junk food.Ok and take care. ","I've began having stomach cramping both upper and lower. Its like they are formed in various areas....knotting feelng. It feels like knots especially during eating lunch/dinner......while snacking also. Visited my doctor about a month ago. I was told I had a virus with a germ which included urinary tract infection. I was prescribed....Cipro 2 x a day and Colace 2 x a day. Two days ago, I am beginning to experience the same symptoms. Could this be gastric ? Please Help!!!!" -256507,"Have had unsafe sex. Had implanon removed, excessive weight gain. Had ultrasound. Does it still work as a contraceptive?","Hi,Thanks for the query. As you are taking combined hormonal pills, they will give protection from pregnancy along with treating poly cystic ovary disease.So, if you have taken contraceptive pills with out missing, no need to take the emergency pill actually. Repeated intake of emergency pills can lead to problems. For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.in/2012/08/emergency-contraceptive-pill-short-term.htmlBut as you are taking the contraceptive pills for poly cystic ovary disease, you have to continue them.Usually hormonal pills to be taken for around 2 to 3 months to cure the PCOD. After that ultrasound is needed to evaluate the status of the PCOD. And depending on the findings further treatment can be planned. Take care. ",I am taking ginette 35 since i am suffering 4rm pcod .On the consumption of 12th tablet i had unprotected anal sex.i took i-pill within 72 hours.should i continue with ginette 35 now? -40394,Suggest remedy for dry and flaky skin,"HelloThanks for the query.Dry skin can be physiological as well as pathological.1. In winters skin loses moisture and air is very is dry, this causes dryness of skin.2. In some cases like hypothyroidism or use of hypo lipidemic drugs there occurs lipid derangement in body leading to dryness.3. Excessive use of soaps also causes dryness.Use the following measures to counter dry skin.1. Get your thyroid function tests done to rule out pathological dry skin.2. Avoid using soaps.3. Use a face wash to wash your face instead of soap.4. Apply good amount of moisturizer immediately after bath.5. Coconut oil is a good substitute to moisturisers.In addition to above take plenty of fluids and take fruits rich in Vitamin A and E.Avoid contact with detergents.You can use hand gloves when washing or doing other household work.Wear full clothes to avoid loss of moisture from skin.Let me know if you have any other doubts.Thank you ",I am concerned about skin peeling off the palm of my hands. Everyday is just comes off- seems pretty dry and flaky. I am currently taking ribavirin and sovaldi to cure hep c. Could this be the cause? I am down to one thin layer and it still sheds everyday. -130279,"Suggest treatment for itchy bumps on abdomen, groin and armpits","Dear, The most common causes of tingling in your case is fast breathing associated with Asthma and Anxiety. Fast beathing causes alkalosis in blood which disturbs calcium balance and makes some nerves very sensitive especially upper limbs and face. Just breath comfortably and try to take your attention away from your disease, it should go away. ",I have been having asthma flare ups from allergies. Had tightness all night so went to Dr this morning and got a breathing treatment and steroid shot. I had a bit of tingling in both hands before the treatments. They stopped for awhile but now my left forearm and hamd are tingling. Is that anything to worry about? -178732,Diagnosed with brain atrophy. Inserted feeding tube. How does brain atrophy occur and what is life expectancy?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms. I am glad to note that you have not had fits for almost 9 years now.If you had an MRI brain done and it was normal, then, you should be given a chance to come off epilim (sodium valproate).However, if there was an abnormality such as gliosis on the MRI, then there would be a mild risk of fits recurring in the future.If possible, please upload the MRI brain report.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ",Hi I suffered Encephaitis in August 2005 and have been on Epilim 200 ever since but have not had a fit since August 2005. Will I be on it for life or can I come off it. As a result of Encephlitis I have short term memory problems and one of the side effects of Epilim is to worsen this -26207,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -70109,Advice needed on wound care management,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Hello, Welcome to HCM,The history and symptoms are suggesting that chronic diarrhea is followed by fungal infection. These area are known for fungal infection as yeast are the normal commensal of the genitals and the anus. These fungus are kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is change in environment these fungus will activate and produces these symptoms. I would suggest you to follow1. Keep the area clean and dry.2. Topical antifungal cream will help to reduce the symptoms. 3. Single dose of oral Diflucan, 150 mg.4.Maintain good food hygiene and drink lot of fluidThank you. ","for the past 3 months I had been suffering from recurrent amoebiasis...i hv consulted 3-4 docs, all of them prescribed me medicines like ciprofloxaxin, tinidazole, metrogyl, gastric juice suppresant, entero quinal. they helped me temporarily, but when i stopped taking medicine, the symptoms reappeared.I am also having itching around my anus....please help" -94646,What is the lump in my earlobe?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data,you seem to have chronic boil with Sebaceous Cyst conversion and now grown 3 times with activated infection in it-as its causing much pain.OR it could be Bartholin Cyst with infection.Don't guess more. I would advise ER Surgeon Consultation who would treat it with antibiotics / anti-inflammatory for 5 days time.Hope this would resolve your issues.Act fast.So keep cool and Consult your ER Surgeon, if need be , who would treat it accordingly.So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to HCM and be comfortable to resolve your health issues.Welcome for any more query in this regard to HCM.Write good reviews and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advise.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. ","Hi, ever since i was old enough to wash myself on my own i have felt a small seed like cyst on my left labia. well twenty years later it decided to triple in size and is very painful. It doesn't seem to have anything in it i have tried an epsom salt bath and its not my gland because it isnt in the right location what is this?" -112508,What causes tenderness in bicep when suffering from chest infection?,it means the shadow of the heart and its attached great veins and arteries.your report is just a normal report in fact it is the ideal pattern of reporting normal cases! ,I recently had chest XR performed and the results were as follows: PS and lateral views of the chest are examined. The lungs and pleural spaces are clear. The cardiomediastinal silhouette and bones are unremarkable. What does cardiomediastinal silhouette mean? -203491,"Are acidity, bowel problems and vomiting cause of concern of a 6 month baby?","Thank for asking I gone through your question, understand your concernAs there is history of 18 month vaccine yesterday, More chance that she is having fever due to that vaccine. The teeth grinding is common is fever. so give the Motrin thrice a day and if not controlled i suggest to add paracetamol 15 mg per kg per dose , can be given up to 4 times a day hope answer your query ",My 20 month old is grinding his teeth with a fever. Fever started 5 hrs ago at which time we gave him Motrin. Fever is back to 102 he is grinding his teeth. His day care has hand and mouth disease going around. He also got his 18 month shot yesterday. I do not like the teeth grinding... -9438,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -238757,What causes short tempered nature with aggressive behaviour?,HiWelcome to HMI understand your concern.1st thing to remember is never do competition with other.2nd thing make appropriate goal yourself.Only reading can not help.Revision and discussion is also important.Used to discuss with your friends.Make schedule of daily routine and follow it very strictly.Keep enjoy in between reading.Reading for 1 hour straight then take 10 min. break in between you have to revise all.Do take advise from your teachers.Still have a query then fell free to ask.Happy to help you.Best wishes for your future.Thank you. ,i'm 16 yrs old .my name is sravya. i'm doing my eleventh class. i want to join armed forces by doing MBBS. I get around 80 -87% in studies. But my friends are getting more than 90%(abt 4-5). i got 92% in 10th class. im not understanding what to do?? i read upto hours and my mom keeps me disturbing in between. i can't avoid her as she is going to live for only few months. PLEASE HELP ME!!! -177598,Does advanced involution in CT scan mean that the patient has dementia?,What you are dedcribing is seizure which needs evaluation in form of mri brain and EEG consult your neurologist and start antiepileptics Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me. ,"My dad is 70. Today he was sitting the dining room table when he dropped the newspaper fell out of the chair, his eyes rolled back in his head and froth was coming from his mouth. We rolled him on his side and this went on for about two minutes. He came to and had no memory of want happened and insisted he was ok. What could possibly cause this?" -184409,Suggest treatment for food pipe cancer,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of colon cancer and it may spread to ureter. You should check for cancer spread first. You should take drugs like prazocin or terazocin for your benign prostatic hyperplasia. If drugs are not working then surgery is the treatment of choice. Go for surgery to remove the obstruction. It will releive your symptoms. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I am a 63 year old man with severe BPH. For 20 + years I have had TURP numerous procedures. I have been taking Avodart and Uroxitral for many years with no noticeable results. In 2009 I was diagnosed with Squamous (sp) cell Colorectal Cancer. I underwent chemo and radiation in the late spring of 2009. After going in for follow ups for a little over a year it was discovered that the treatment protocol in 2009 had not worked. I underwent Colorectal Surgery in the fall of 2010. At the time of surgery I was told that they had good margins and felt very confident that the cancer had been eliminated. HOWEVER; I was then told that the cancer had eroded through the colon wall and attached itself to my ureter. They felt a little less confident in that area and I have been doing 90 day follow ups to check me out since the surgery in 2010. During this time I have had 3-4 additional TURPS that work for about a month and then I am back to severe BPH symptoms. TUPRS and medications are not working. What are my other options? -6066,I feel hot sensation in stomach and lightheadedness. Why?,"Hello. Is this only a recent onset event? It seems to be like gastritis, but since you have hypertension, it is necessary to rule out the cardiac cause as well. Do you have any history of similar events in past? Is there any burning sensation which gets relieved with antacids or cold milk? Do you have any history of addictions? Are you on aspirin? Need your vitals and follow up with the tests below. Dyspepsia, Cardiac ischemia, Peptic ulcer disease. CBC (complete blood count), Stool for occult blood, PT INR (prothrombin time in international normalized ratio), USG (ultrasound) abdomen. Pantoprazole 40 twice daily, Mucaine gel (anesthetic antacid) syrup 15 ml thrice daily, avoid spicy food, and stop alcohol if already taking. Review with the history and advised investigation. ","Hello doctor, I am feeling sick in the stomach with some lightheadedness for three days. It started with a very hot sensation in the stomach which seemed to go up to my head. This occurred two to three times before three days in the evening. I felt very lightheaded when this occurred. Following this, I have just felt ill in the stomach with occasional lightheadedness. Bowel movements are normal and there has been no vomiting, although I did feel like I would vomit. I felt better yesterday, but today it is worse. I am currently on medications for blood pressure and anxiety. Please help." -115671,What are the side effects of flomist nasal spray?,"Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction to the antibiotic that you are using. I suggest to use an antihistamine medication to lower the reaction out of the system. I also suggest using betamethasone cream for local application at the dots area.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","ever since starting amoxcicillin, I have little red bumps on the palms on my hands. I also have 4 warts on my fingers. I can t tell if these are new warts forming bc I am on an Antibiotic and my ammuine system isn t working right, or just a reaction to the antibiotic" -83835,What causes elevation of liver enzymes and pain in left side of kidney?,"Hi there,These are extremely high liver numbers. A total bilirubin of 50 is extremely high, and I'd be worried that he has failure of the liver, and will likely need a transplant. I'd recommend you speak to his doctor and ask him what exactly his diagnosis is, and if he needs a liver transplant. If he does need a liver transplant, he should be placed on a list immediately.A total bilirubin of 50 is extremely high and I'd be really worried that he's in liver failure. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions. ","Hi, i have a brother that is 30 years old, he was diagnosed with Liver disease, I am not sure exaclty sure of the name of the disease, all i know is that his liver enzymes are elevated and his billirubin is at 19.4 now. He has yellowish skin and eyes, he is going to be seen by another liver specialist in Dallas Tx. his billirubin was at 50.0 when we took him to the hospital the first time, doctors were very concern about his life, i love my brother and i want the best for him, i want to know if his liver is not going to make it, does he need another liver, what is a safe number for billirubin and liver enzymes, because right now he is at home." -74222,What should we do to increase my husband's fertility?,"Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. The infertility is a condition, of not having conception for 3 years. So now both of them should should consult a gynecologist for diagnosis and treatment. In males there may be some problem in the sperm quality or quantity. In females there may be some problem with ovary, follicles, and ovum, and the study is called the follicular study. The problem may be in the falopian tubes, and uterus. Poly cystic ovarian syndrome is one of the causes for infertility, and easy to treat and get the result.Once it is cleared follicular study is done and the time of release of the ovum is caliculated, and sex is planed, along with medical assistance with harmones. Wishing them good luck. Thank you. ",Gd mng doctor....I m from haryana in india....my brother has got married for lasr three years but still does not have any child........my sister in law is not conceived till today .....they referred many doctors for their checkup but we did not get ny positive response from everywhere. .we heard little about polycular test from my frnd .....can u pls tell me abt this test in deep nd also tell me about the cost of ds test nd how much chances of its successful ness...... -250796,What causes brown discharge during periods?,"hiI have understood your concern.Hemoglobin is red color of the blood. You need to improve it by taking Iron and folic acid supplements.Urine examination, suggests that Uric acid crystals are getting excreted in urine and they are dragging cells of the urinary tract.For that I will suggest you to drink plenty of water and avoid any kind of meats, alcohol and nuts in diet.Please do not panic, get repeat urine check up after 2 weeks.I hope this answer helps you.Thanks Dr Purushottam ",hi doctor i 42 years old and im 7 weeks pregnant i went for a urine an blood test and i just got my results back it s say microscopic-examination ans the results is as follows ...Epithelial cells (++++) what does that means and the i got Crystals Amorphous Urrates(+)and in my blood the results is as follows HAEMOGLOBIN 10.0(66%)CAN YOU EXPAIN IT TO ME IN NORMAL english please -248793,What causes continuous pain below waist on right side?,"hello thanks for consulting at hcm. she might have bony spicules left at the socket region..or it also could be due to nerve injury during the extraction,,nerve repair takes atleast 6months to 1 year,,neurobion has healing effect,, either ways plz take a consult with oral physician for the prescription ,check up and treatment,,hope it helps,,take care.. ",a 33yr old female reported with dull nawing continous pain in lower left posterior region of her jaw and left half of tongue.pain radiating2 lower lip left half of face ear .H/o extraction with 37 (with ankylosed roots) 1and half month back doc. who extracted her tooth hd given her antibiotics with antiinflammtory analgesic n serratio and antacids still after 1 nd half month shes in pain clinically socket completed healed but left buccalplate is swollen slightly n e/o slight swelling still present after extraction IOPA of that region no significant finding ..i think it may be due to nerver injury either at time of extraction or while giving block.so in this condition can cap nervemax given to a pt with renal disorder? if nt then suggest me d option for so? -134755,Running nose. Why did I suddenly start to wheeze? Treatment for COPD or emphysema?,it s sinus or adenoid bled which is normal in many childrenget xray pns and waters viewxray stn for adenoidsaccordingly we can treatt present give antiallergic fexofenadineapply neomycin ointmt in nosebdsea water 2 drops at night each noseshewll feel good till tou get diadnosis ,My 4 year old daughter has nose bleeds all the time. It s so bad she will soak a small towel. They usually lasts for about 20 min. They can start at any time. She will just be sitting and playing and it will start. She has woken up to a bloody face because she had a nose bleed while she slept. It usually starts when she gets upset. It doesn t have to be a full blown tantrum either. I don t know what to do. Her dr just says kids have nose bleeds. She gave her some allergy medicine but it didn t work. What do I do/ -235606,How can anxiety and panic attack be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Abnormal sexual fantasies are usually behavior issues. These fantasies are needed to be controlled behaviorally. I suggest behavior therapy. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. ","I am 26 years old male. I need an objective opinion from unbiased professional. Sorry for my English, it is not my native language. Most of the time, I have normal sexual fantasies about having sex with persons from the opposite sex. Consider the fact that I am a liberal, I am not homophobic nor do I judge anyone, in fact I have many gay friends. But, I have a problem which consumes my mental health and well being. There are situations when I get in one apparent mood of mine, which I call, The sick state of mind . I am going to write all things which I consider relevant. When I was 11 years old, I was playing with my 14 years old cousin at his home. Sometimes, he used to make me watch porn with him and masturbate together, which I found very unpleasing at that time (I still find that unpleasing). Sometimes, he made me handjob him and if I refused, he blackmailed me. The time passed, but I always felt sick, when I remembered those times with my cousin. I don t know if this has anything to do with my apparent problem, but I think it is a relevant thing to be mentioned. When I was 14, there were bullies in my hood who verbally bullied me and some of them, from no apparent reason, called me gay. I have OCD and depressive episodes, so that made me overthing their words, even when my other friends didn t think I am feminine (I really am not feminine) and I had a few girlfriends who turned me on and whith who, I had great sex. But after some overthinking, there always was a depressive episode which triggered the sick mood . In this sick state of mind , I had some unwanted paraphiliac sexual fantasies which included fantasising how I have sex with my mother, my grandmother and other Forbidden stuff like masturbating in bus, in front of other people. After masturbating on those fantasies, I felt guilty and sick. There is something strange about these fantasies. They always come with the sick mood, they are not like my ordinary sexual fantasies, and they trigger instant orgasm even when I don t touch mu penis, I feel blood on my cheeks, genitals and all the body. I am hyperaroused and I feel really bad about myself. Once (when I was 17 years old), I was with my friends at a bar. There was a guy, my age, who had really pretty face. I started overthinking that I might like him (the fear that I am a gay), and the sick mood came again, I felt the blood on my chicks and my genitalia, felt hyperaroused and I got orgasm just by watching his face. After that, the depression came again. When I told myself that I don t care even if I am gay or bisexual, strangely, there was never a sick thought of being homosexual or arousal by any male (this was only one incident and never happened again). I am honest with my self, I even have watched gay videos, but no attraction, whatsoever. I must say that whenever I am in this paraphiliac mood I feel like a freak and monster. After a while, when I was 20 years old, I went to my barber, and his son shaved my beard since the barber was busy. The boy was like 12 years old. He looked like one girl I really liked so I started overthinking that I might start to get attracted to him and that I am a paedophile. Guess what... Overthinking - paraphiliac state of mind - instant orgasm just by watching that face. That seriously scared the hell out of me. I ve never had sexual fantasies towards children. I ve never masturbated fantasizing about children (I still haven t) and I don t find kids attractive. I started to drink SSRI (my psychiatrist told me to do it since he knows about my depression and obsessions) for my OCD, depression and low self esteem. I ve read a lot of studies about paraphiliacs including paedophiliacs, some of them indicate that paedophilia correlates with low IQ and other mental problems. That make me feel even worse, since I consider my self well educated (I am a pharmacist and a machine engineer) and I have pretty high IQ, but my self esteem gets low and I hate living with this burden on my back. Consider that except that incident with the kid and the things mentioned up, 99.99% of my time, I am not in this mood, I have friends, high self esteem, good job, girlfriends and a cool life. I don t feel any desire for masturbating in bus in front of people, having sex with children, grandmothers, my mother etc... But sometimes, when this paraphiliac mood kicks in, it comes with all these thoughts, depression, low self esteem and it always makes me feel like a retarded freak, I feel like I am in some strange psychodelic sick state of mind, hyperaroused and there is a lot of blood running to my face and genitalia with fast heart rate. Sorry for my long letter, I hope you read it and help me find some solution for this problem, or give me some advice. Thanks in advance: Harry" -153004,What causes pain in rectum while coughing or clinching butt cheeks?,"Hello,I recommend using local packs and local ibuprofen ointment against inflammation. Oral ibuprofen can help too. If the swelling persists, I recommend going to the doctor for a physical evaluation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ",Hello. My 23 yeaar old son has extensive sunburn and his forehead has swollen considerably. I am a nusrse so have been keening up with the fluids and cold packs but I feel he may need to go to the hospital. What could have caused this if not the sunburn? Thank you -217311,What causes swollen cheek due to abscess?,"Thanks for posting your query to HCM.Long stressful dental procedures can be a cause for minor stroke especially in persons having history of heart problems.You have not mentioned anything about your history of any heart problem. Also sometimes some medication given during procedure can also affect.Next time whenever you go for any dental procedure, do inform the dentist about your history.Hope my answer will help you. ","Recently had extensive dental work, a broken tooth. The procedure was so painful that the dentist had to stop and administer additional novocaine. 3-4 hours later an ischemic stroke occurred . Tests revealed a minor stroke. There has been a rapid recovery but have now been put on blood thinner. Could the dental work have been a contributory factor?" -223997,How to quit daily masturbation and get a thick semen?,"Hello, Here are some of the home remedies which you can do to prevent sore blisters. Wear loose-fitting, breathable underwear and pants in soft fabrics. Apply a gentle moisturizer, petroleum jelly, or aloe vera to the skin of your penis as needed. See your doctor if your skin's draining pus. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician ","..Doc i have sore blisters in my penis ,they come and go when they appear i normally visit my GP and he will give a cream and pills,i asked him to test me and the results came im fine .i am fraid when they come back coz they are painful.plz help." -256157,Why are the breasts sore and frequent urge to urinate after taking Cerazette due to unprotected sex ?,"Hi,From history it seems that you got bleeding due to withdrawal bleeding of I-pill.Withdrawal bleeding comes after 4-5 days after stopping emergency contraceptive pill.Ok and take care. ","Hi Doc, I got my periods on Jun 28th and took the I pill on jul 8th within 2 hours of intercourse. I've been spotting since the last 2 days and my periods aren't due until the 26th of this month. Could this be due to the ipill? I've had all the symptoms of my periods" -221511,"Biting lips, lips look white in color, bad odor in mouth. Causes and treatment?","Hi, I have read your problem,Your case seems to be a relapse case. But looking to your age (24 yrs) now,Re orthodontic treatment is possible through expert orthodontist.Again,it will take two years.After orthodontic treatment ,your face will become alright. Donot go for any tooth reduction procedure ,in that way your teeth becomes permanently damaged and creats sensitivity problem.After two years your lips become normal and over bite willcorrect 100%. All the best. ","I had braces 10 years ago, I am 24 (male) now.I am having over bite now and unable to close lips normally.My upper lips are shorter and I think my upper jaws are also slightly downwards which makes my front two teeth longer, my question is that can braces resolve this or is it possible to reduce the length of the teeth, my concern over braces is that I suppose it will make my teeth look like a fence as my upper lip is shorter and I have seen many people like that after they remove braces." -256444,Had unprotected sex and took Ipill. Should I fear getting pregnant since I started bleeding?,"Hi,Thanks for the query. While using contraceptive pills side effects like menstrual irregularities can occur. Some women may have hypomenorrhea, oligomenorrhea etc.Some women may have absence of periods also. For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.in/2013/11/general-guidelines-of-using-combined . telIf you used the pills as per the guidelines, the possibility of pregnancy is less. Go for blood test for pregnancy test once. If the test comes negative, the possibility of pregnancy is less. You can continue with your tablets.Take care. ","Hi, I m on BEYAZ and I have been for a few years. I haven t started my period this month and I ve already taken all my sugar pills and now I m on my second active pill on my new pack. I usually have really light periods or just spotting, sometimes almost nothing, but this time I really have NOTHING. No spotting or anything. I have been really stressed lately. I took a pregnancy test last month because this happened but then started after my fourth sugar pill. I haven t had sex since that test, so I highly doubt I m pregnant. I hardly have sex. I always take my pills on time. I might miss one pill once every year, but I take it the second I remember which is usually in the morning the next day." -174130,What causes numbness in head after an accident?,"Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Most common cause of Lightheadedness and fatigue and dizziness is Anemia. The next common cause is cardiac. He need to undergo Blood Hb Estimation and ECHO. Please share these results so that we have a look at it and suggest further course of actionHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ",MY SON HAS BEEN FEELING LIGHTHEADED AND A BIT DIZZY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. HE PLAYS COLLEGE BASKETBALL AND DURING PRACTICE/GAMES IS WHEN IT USUSALLY HAPPENS. HE HAS HAD BLOOD WORK DONE AND BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DOCTORS. THEY TOLD HIM TO EAT AND DRINK MORE. HE HAS BUT IT HASN T HELPED. ANY IDEAS? -46153,Developed rash on butt after having sex. Looks like mosquito bite. Could it be a contact rash?,"Hi. seems you have been developing ""Cummulative irritant contact dermatitis"" over your hands as a result of repeated hand washing with the handsanitizer. Its due to excessive drying as a result of it. Handsanitizers are mostly alcohol based and totally dry out the skin and are responsible for this very common occupational dermatosis which is also common in food handlers and in people who do household work. Apply a good moisturizer every time you wash your hands. For the dry patches over your knuckes you can apply a potent steroid like tenovate cream twice daily over moisturising cream. ","Ok.. so i have redness around my knuckles on my hands , and under the thumb by my wrist and up a little towards my thumb on both hands. No itch , no burn , doesnt bother me at all,,,,only mentally! haha.. feels really really dry though. I have overly used handsanitizer because my baby cousin has ringworm that wont be covered, so every time i touch her or she touches me, i use handsanitizer and wash my hands constantly. i know its good to wash your hands alot, but you think i could be over doing it? my hands feel very tight like theyre dry as hell. and where the redness is, its very dry. Any suggestions? one more thing, ive always had a little discoloration around my knuckles, and ive been working at this place for 7 months now, and we clean the tables with watered down bleach spray, but my hands touch it constantly. im around alot of bleach but dont exactly touch the bleach directly. Pick up the towel that i used to wipe the floor when there was bleach on the floor, and just that rag that we use alot with the watered down bleach on it. any ideas?? dry skin??" -66842,Suggest cause and medications swollen red bumps in eyebrow,"Hello,Repeated bruising is definitely a concern and must be investigated since the causes can range from innocuous reasons like ..age related changes,medications like painnkillers,aspirin,blood thinners like warfarin,herbal supplements,nutritional deficiencies like deficiency of VIT K AND VIT C to serious disorders like haemophilia,thrombophilia,kidney disorders liver disorders,cancers etc.The cause needs to be investigated and hence you must consult a doctor for This.Thanks ",i have a large bruise on my thigh that has been reappearing for some time now. its usually my left thigh but i have laso had some bruises on my other leg. this large one on my thigh seems to fade but then i notice ive got one back again and i cant of kept banging it over and over for all this time. is it anything to worry about? -125495,CT scan shows enlarged colon. Have abdominal pain. History of IBS. Have pain and diarrhea,"Hi As per your query,you are suffering from Duodenal ulcer. Please take a good PPI like Rabeprazole 20mg ,once daily You should avoid spicy foods,junk foods & cool drinks. Stop Alchohol if you are an alchoholic. If you are a smoker,quit smoking You should eat in time. If the symptoms still persist,you should get an Upper GI endoscopy and also test for H.Pylori infection. If you come back again with the above reports,i will further clarify Wish you good health Regards ","Hi, I am having pain in stomoach for the last couple of days that seems to get worse when Im hungry. I have been waking up in severe paint at 4am and had it on/off allday but seems to hurt more when I havny eaten. When I eat it eases a little but returns shortly after and gradually gets worse. It is really effectig my day to day life and have had it for 3-4 days" -225701,What causes chronic fever with body pain?,"Hello, If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My husband is 48 years old. He began feeling dizzy/lightheaded and was just about to black out. We have a blood pressure monitor at home, so it read 108/52, pulse 73. Should he be concerned? He takes high blood pressure medicine every morning. He has not been like this before. He also had a pain in his left ARM that lasted 25 to 20 minutes. I intend to take his blood pressure again in 30 minutes." -9320,Food gets stuck in my throat. What could it be?,Hello. Hope your queries have been cleared. For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist ,"Hello doctor, For over four years, I have had problems swallowing my food. I get the sensation that the food is stuck in my throat.Usually, it clears when I drink water and it pushes the food. Without water, I feel like I am choking up to maybe half hour with intense pain in my throat and upper abdomen. There is also burning in my stomach. I have a history of bulimia and I threw up every day for over a year and multiple times a week for the last four years. I am on Wellbutrin, Naltrexone, and Nexium as needed. I get stomach acid coming up to my throat almost every day with or without eating. What could it be?" -129010,Ayurveda or allopathy or homeopathy for arthritis?,"1. you haven't mentioned about your AGE, but going through your history, it seems that you are in Reproductive age group (conceive in future).Amenorrhea is a sign of underlying disorder. 2. have you consulted with a Gynecologist about the same? was it oligomenorrhea, hypomenorrhea, were Hormonal Imbalance,thyroid function,hemoglobin level test carried out, did USg revelaed any structural abnormality? (hypoplastic uterus,PCOS 3. family history (mother,grand ma, sister)??? suffered from same complaint 4. any physical/mental STRESS? 5. your body weight?? (people with less body weight tend to get scanty periods) 6. after proper check up with your Gynecologist,you can consult with Ayurveda Physician about necessary medicines and life style modifications. ","hi... i have very less blood flow during menstruation cycle, maybe this because of hormonal balance, i took the medicine ( Ayurveda treatment) then my period was okay, but again after leaving the medicine, the blood flow is reduce..... what to do to make it normal?... i want to know that because of this problem i cant conceive in future?" -186461,Does cervical polyp cause cancerous cells ?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you should not worry much about cancer. Mostly the bump is due to dilated blood vessel or hemangioma. Both are benign conditions. Ideally doctor should take biopsy first and get done histopathological examination to rule out malignancy. But since doctor burnt the swelling, it is not possible to take biopsy. So if same lesion appear again in future than consult dermatologist and get done biopsy from it.But at present no need to worry for malignancy. It is benign mostly. ",My Mum had a small red bump on her chest and then a couple of nights ago it strated randomly bleeding when it hadn t been bumped at all. She went to the doctor the next day and he burnt it off. The doctors here are hopless and I was wondering if it could be serious like cancer? -119064,What does severe pain in right abdomen and breast with vomiting suggest?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Read your history of increase of your sugar and blood pressure Now it is controlled but you still have pain in upper and lower and upper abdomen. This may be due to sub-acute intestinal infection. Also get the stool tested and get treated with an antibiotic , metronidazole, activated charcoal, probiotics, keep sugar under control and you will be fine. If there is no further improvement, get an opinion of a Gastroenterologist and go for further tests. ","warm feeling at the upper and lower abdomen.few days ago my shuger lever went up 226 and bp about 186 went to er but after one day and night observation caric enzium test ,ecg,chest x.ray every thinh was ok .still feel warm feeling at the upper and lower abdomen." -137192,What is the right dose of celestamine tablet?,"hi welcome to healthcaremagic Asthavent's half life is 1.6 hour so u need to take for 4 times or as u required,it's use for short term becouse of its short half life and its quick mechanism of action. thank you ",My niece of 8 years has Asthma . She was put on Seretide inhaler as well Asthavent 4 times . I was under the impression that Asthavent was a short term relieve to sudden attacks. -26049,Constant awareness of heartbeat in a youngster. What could it be?,Hello. Regards. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male and I need you to tell me if it seems like I could have a heart rhythm problem. I have a constant awareness of my heartbeat, but my pulse is always normal so my doctor attributes this to anxiety. I do not have a murmur and my doctor has always said my heart sounds fine. However, whenever I am sitting for a long time and then I stand up, I get very lightheaded. I read online that could be a sign of a heart rhythm problem. I have never passed out. I am not overweight and I do not smoke. My only symptoms are constant awareness of heartbeat especially at night and the occasional dizziness upon standing. Does this seem like SVT or a heart problem?" -1851,My husband has several gastric symptoms with family history of colon cancer. Please help.,"Hello. It is good that you are concerned regarding your husband with a positive family history. We should be alert for any conditions if they are running in the family. As per you, your husband has multiple gastric problems with back pain and numbness. These problems may be due to indigestion and less physical work up. It is very common in these lockdown days. The alarming issue is he has blood in stool that cannot be ignored. It may be due to hemorrhoids but complete checkup is necessary. I will advise you some medicines and blood investigation that should be done as early as possible. Avoid spicy and fatty diet and water intake should be adequate. Start some physical workup like cardio on treadmill if not possible to go outside. Regular habit of walking after ever meal will help. Get back to me any time after investigation. Gastric upset with bleeding PR (rectal bleeding). Colonoscopy with biopsy. Ultrasound whole abdomen abdomen and pelvis. Complete hemogram with LFT (liver function test), KFT (kidney function test), and blood sugar. Syrup Cremaffin four teaspoons at bedtime for seven days. Tablet Rifagut (Rifaximin) 400 mg twice daily for seven days, Pan DSR (Pantoprazole) once daily on empty stomach for seven days, Normaxin (Clidinium bromide, Chlordiazepoxide, Dicyclomine) twice daily for seven days. ","Hello doctor, My husband has been having a lot of issues in the past year. He does have a history of colon cancer in his family and I am more concerned. He gets excessively bloated (looks like a pregnant lady) very often. He gets bad gas that causes pressure on his chest. Sometimes he will have problems of belching or passing any kind of gas. He will have numbness and tingling in his hands sometimes. He gets lower back pain, stomach upset, and abdominal pain that he describes as feeling like his stomach is being shredded. He has trouble with bowel movements often and there is usually a lot of blood. He does have hemorrhoids but it is still a lot of blood even with that. And I do not know if it is related, he is having pain in his testicles (not with urinating or ejaculation). He has an appointment with a gastroenterologist but it has been pushed back due to the pandemic. Please help. He is currently on Cymbalta, Xanax, and Adderall." -148861,Can blood be donated while being tested postitive for HPV?,Hi yes you have low hb. And it give rise to all problems. You need proper investigation for your anemia. Go for cbc and ps examination. Andvif needed go for special test like iron ferritine vit b12 etc. And then takt treatment accordingly. For iron therapy you can take oral as well as injectable iron go to doctor and take treatment after proper diagnosis. you will definitely get benefits. Thanks for using health care magic. ,"my HB is 8.3.and my weight is 92 kg and my age is 33.i am female.sometime i am look like yellow.and i feel short of oxygen.i want sleep more time but i don't like,is all problem belong to HB?how can i loose my weight if i eat dates i will gain more weight.plz help me" -177372,"What causes migraine headaches, sensitivity to light and sound and numbness in feet?","Hello Thanks for asking from HCMA lot of individuals with epilepsy mood symptoms like aggressive behaviour are seen. Mood swings aggression can occur due to persistent mood changes because of chronicity of illness. Other reason for aggression is illness itself, aggression can occur due to increased seizure discharge in brain. You have stopped Sodium Valproate and Clonazepam. I would advise you to consult your doctor again and start Sodium Valproate again. The drug is an anticonvulsant and has good mood stabiliser effect. The drug will help to control mood symptoms and seizures also. If seizures and aggression are not controlled with medicines then other augmentation medicines like Levatiracetam, Lacosamide etc can be used. Secondly for his aggressive spells I would advise you to give clonazepam in SOS basis only. Don't self medicate him and if problem persist consult a neuropsychiatrist for evaluation. Thanks ",dear doctor my son 20 years old getting diffrent type of epilepsy and gettin aggressive some three to five times a day we were giving him clonazepam (rivotrill) and Valporin now we have stopped what i can we give him to control his convelsion (seizure) -118926,What is the treatment for severe abdominal pain?,Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. You have a typical history of fall on the knees followed by pain bellow the rib-cage if you cough or spit.This has happened due to the muscles of the upper abdomen start from the lower ribs and it looks they has got sprained a lot while your body tried to balance the fall. I would advise you the following:Take a full bed rest.Take anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen at 8 hourly duration after food and with Ranitidine.Apply a rubrafacient liniment locally.You can apply an elasto-crepe to the lower chest to support the movement of the ribs. Take laxative to avoid constipation. Let the room be warm. You will be fine soon. ,"sspeciailists, please mention your problem in as much detail as possible. Do not forget to highlight your Age, Gender, Medical History and Treatment History of the problem you are facing. I recently fell and hurt my knee now when I cough or spit it hurts just below my rib cage on both sides" -55034,Is it normal to have heart rate of 130 in emphysema patient?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.IHD can be occur either occlusion of 1/2/3 arteries ..in ur mother it is due to 3 arteries n to correct these lesion we need to do angioplasty/CABG which depends upon the lesion site n severity of disease for example if vessel h more calcium scoring or unfavourable anatomy then need to do CABG Bcs it give better results then angioplasty .. ur concering cardiologist had done ur angiography n he might notice that it's better to do CABG then angioplasty Bcs it is more life saving in ur mothers case , so I advised u to go for CABG to avoid futhur complication of stents get etc .. I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.Regards.Dr.Asad Riaz.General and Family Physician.. ","my mother is suffering the blockage of 3 main vessels of her heart .she is 60, she has high blood pressure and diabet kind 2 . the doctors here recommend to perform the bypass surgery but according to her situation we hesitate.there are new methods that doesnt need surgery as laser treatment and ....do you recommend the surgery?" -69386,"What causes cold,fever and runny nose after embryo transfer?","Help, thank you for your contact to healthcaremagic. If I am your treating doctor I would like to ask you whether it is conform fungal infection.? You should be diagnosed with Gram's stain. It may actinomycosis. If you are confirm with the diagnosis, go with fluconazole 150 Mg under your doctors guidance. Continue for 1 month followup after a 1 month. If you want to ask me anything you can ask me. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious diseases specialist. ","I have been having problems with athlete s foot and toenail fungus for about 15 years. The soles of my feet have black scars, peeling skin and roughness. I have tried just about every antifungal medication there is. is there anyway to get rid of this fungal infection as well as the scars. This is very embarrassing and as a female I am too ashamed to wear sandals because my feet look awful." -229188,What is the right treatment for the problem of poor sperm movement?,"HelloYour semen analysis findings may indicate semen infection.There are excess pus cells in semen.It may be due to contamination or infection.You may need investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,semen culture and sensitivity,ultrasound of scrotum.You may need to take antibiotics.Motility is normal.Normally it should be at least 55 %.Your findings suggests overall 65 % motility,so it is normal.Sperm count is normal.Normally it should be at least 20 millions/ml.Other factors lie viscosity,pH etc are also normalFertility is expected to increase with control of infection.You can also take antioxidants.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","hi my husband's Semen analysis results are: Volume : 3 ml , color:creamy, viscosity: High, pH: Alkaline, Sperm Count: 90Millions, Actively Motile 65%, Sluggishly Motile: 20%, Non-Motile: 15%, Abnormal forms: 20%, Spermatocytes: 2-4/hpf, Pus Cells: 6-8/hpf can you tell me if his results are ok or not." -245754,Suggest remedy for fever of 7 month baby,hi.the powerful remedy to cure the gangrene is [ take two gloves of garlic morning and evening on empty stomach daily . cut it small pieces and drink it with water]within one month you will see the magic .as for cleaning you can clean with dettol or hydrogen peroxide. ,"Hi, I would like to know if there is any natural remedy for dry gangrene. My father has it on his right leg, its getting bigger now. I would appreciate if there is any that you can recommend. And may I also know how to clean the affected area. Thanks a lot." -76320,No pregnancy after 4 month marriage,"Hi Shivanand, Category 2a fallopian tubes is a finding on hysterosalpingography which indicates that your wife's fallopian tubes are patent with mild tubal disease. Your wife has moderate chances of pregnancy following IUI procedure. However there is a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy than in women with no tubal disease. Hope I have answered your query. ",What r the chances for pregnancy for my spouse if she has category 2a - coiled fallopian tubes and undergoing IUI procedure ? -204881,What is the medical term for clown syndrome?,"u not mention the age of child. it he older the one year then gastritis is common cause of stomach pain. give antacid like digine, it should give relief ","My child has intermittent stomach pain, loss of appetite and is lethargic. Have been to dr and hospital ED who said it is a virus this has been happening for three days - nights very unsettled will cycle of sleep for 30 minutes then waking with stomach pain for about 10 mins" -127320,What is rapunzle syndrome?,"Please be elaborative on some issues....habits, eating regimes, working style, previous medical history. We can help you once we know all these details vdchintamani@gmail.com ",sometimes when i eat it feels liked it gets blocked half way down and it hurt pain under breastbone comes out my back try to drink water to push food down and that hurts stays for couple days then goes -55122,What causes stabbing chest pains?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that you have no contraindications to surgery. But considering your restrictive cardiomyopathy, you are at an increased risk for possible cardiovascular complications during surgery. Anyway, if surgery is done with epidural/spinal anesthesia or safe general anesthesia with etomidate, there is nothing to worry about. Besides, surgery is performed under close monitoring of the vital parameters by your anesthesiologist. You have nothing to be afraid of. Surgery would be a good option for the relief of your symptoms. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","hello sir i am basically a restrictive cardiomyopathy patient since 5 yearrs and i am having a hydrocele since 20 years of 38 years age, 52 kg, 170cm. Now i am getting more pain in hydrolcel due to fluid accumulation. Is it possible to operate hydrocel and any side affects please" -151896,Suggest treatment for fracture in humerus as rod didn t fix it,"Hello,It looks that you may have synovitis of ankle. There are various reasons for this like inflammatory, infection or iatrogenic. If it continue to persist even after taking anti-inflammatory medicines then you may ask for biopsy to rule out the reason behind this. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","I ve got swollen ankles, slight temperature(36,9) and my arms itch. I ve already seen a rheuma doctor and he asked me to do a lot o blood tests-The RF was negative as well as the AC.Anti-Cardiolipina and AC.anti-nucleares and as I don t have deformed articulations he says the diagnostic is difficult.What shall I do next? Please help me. My mouth is very dry and I m always thirsty" -129178,"Treating genital warts with homeopathy medicines, all tests negative. Can it be treated with Ayurvedic medicines?","Hello dear Thanks for your query. There are multiple causes of night blindness like -- Retinitis pigmentosa oguchi disease pathological myopia peripheral cortical cataract refractive surgery (LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy, radial keratotomy) Sorsby's fundus dystrophy Vitamin A deficiency You must get a check up from a good ophthalmologist and identify the underlying cause. Have Vit A supplements because Vit A deficiency is a common cause of night blindness. Hope this helps. Take care ",Am 20 years old and am having night blindness . I have checked with many doctors but they said there is no prevention for this. what to do? can you pls tel me is there any way to correct this problem or to reduce eye sight with medicine or by doing surgeries? -168530,What causes peripheral edema from knees to down?,You have chronic instability of ankle resultated in effusion of lateral sideDefinitely your movement of affected ankle would b less than the other side.so you must see a physio they will mobilize your ankle and perform glides and accessory glides which will normalize the range of motion further they will strengthen your ankle muscle in midrange and last they will give you balance board and wobel board to improve proprioception and condition your ankle to cope up injury and sudden twist happen in daily living.For right now as home program you must do iceing 10 to 15 minutes 4 time a day adding to rest in elevation and range of motion exercises and circular kneading with finger pad to mobilze swelling .and then keep you leg in elevated position and just do active ankle pump exercise. ,I twisted my ankle & both sides of my foot still hurts... Did this August 2013. I am currently on steroid pack but doesn t seem to be helping . Any suggestions. I have had an MRI & showed fluid around the lateral part of the ankle so I just try & put ice on it to help with swelling . So my question is why is it still bothering me. -79105,What causes less urine with constipation?,"HelloYour findings may indicate bilateral renal parenchymal disease.You need clinical evaluation and further investigations.You may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,lipid profile,complete renal function test(include serum urea,creatinine,BUN,creatinine clearance,GFR,serum sodium,potassium,chloride bicarbonate,24 hour protein excretion),urine RE/ME.You may need diet restriction and few medicines depending upon findings.You need to be examined by a nephrologist.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",My kidneys sonogaphy shows: Both Kidneys are lobulated in outline. Renal Parenchyma of both kidneys are heterogenous. Central echocomplex of both kidneys are normal. Cortico- meduallary differentiation is poor. Uterus are not dilated. What does above mean? -222091,White patches inside left side of mouth on cheek and tongue,"Hi, Oral submucous fibrosis occurs due to tobacco chewing habit. You have to consult a Oral surgeon in this regard. This condition results in restricted mouth opening. Initial stages can be treated with steroid injections and advanced stages with surgery. The period of ulcer is not known. Any ulcer more than 2 weeks has to be suspected for malignancy for which a biopsy is required. ",i have mouth fibrosis dieceses i cant open mouth fully i have also ulcer on my toung and red portion in mu mouth and on tounng many place pls give me medicine for cure it i have mouth fibrosis dieceses and i cant open mouth fully also i have ulcer on my toung red portion in many places in my mouth and also on toung so pls give me proper medicine for cure -147503,Suggest treatment for positive hbs,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you.Estrogen never causes hemangiomas. It is likely that your spots is because of warfarin intake. I advice you to measure your coagulation profile. May be anticoagulation is more dominant in you and that's why causing you this.I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to health care magic.Wish you a best health.Thank you,Dr Arun Tank. ",I am a 40 yr old female currently taking warfarin for recent multiple PE's...more recently I have found little bright red spots appearing on several places of my body. i was told they were Cherry menigomas by my chiropractor and that they are caused from too much estrogen... Is that possible? What can I do to treat them? Will they go away? What harm will too much estrogen cause? -185057,Can prostate cancer cause constant nasal dripping and cold?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.The FNAC from lungs and liver are most important to decide the future course of treatment. Cancer cannot be confirmed unless a FNAC or biopsy test is positive. For vomiting and pain he must be given symptomatic treatment and his general condition is to be improved. A complete blood count is advised to know if he is having anemia. This has to be discussed with the doctor and if he is having low hemoglobin then it has to be treated first.If secondary cancer is confirmed then it is probably stage 4 disease. Treatment must be started immediately to extend survival and regular follow up with oncologist is required. Pain relief medicines should also be given with nutrition and supportive care. Please do not worry. ","Sir,my father now admitted in elite mission hospital,they find that some lesions in liver.accoording to them this is case of secondory cancer...they take two ct scan abdomon and chest also.fnac test from lungs.and liver..we r waiting 4 the result..now patient was vomiting water,pain, gacious abdomn..what step i can do next to him...." -125660,Semen analysis report. Why is pregnancy an issue? What are the pin headed things noted?,"HI, Some times pain caused by slipped disc can also radiate to abdomen with relief after sleeping, lying down you may need to see a spine specialist or get an spine MRI to rule out the same. If you have had diverticulitis in past worth while getting an CT scan of abdomen to rule out acute diverticulitis. It is unlikely if there is no fever, or vomiting. Hope this answers your query. Please do reply in case of any further questions. Wish you a speedy recovery. ",hi i have had pain in my stomach and lower back this is now coming into 5th week the first few weeks i couldnt even walk Now iv had lots of different tablets been back and forward with this pain and noone can tell what it is im at my wits end any idea i suffer from diverticulitus its not the same pain .If i lay in bed its the only pain relief iv had -136303,Started period. Why frequent urination? What can reduce blood flow?,"Hi, Rmgvak, Thanks for query. It seems that your daughter is having allergic rhinitis. Continue giving anti allergy medicine as you are giving, Clarin or Zyrtec. Avoid cold drinks, ice creams and junk food. Ok and bye. ","Hello...about a month ago we took our kids to a theme park...at the end of the night my 13 yr old got off of a ride and would not stop sneezing . We took her to the doctor and they ran tests and we gave her alleges and benadryl . The sneezing stopped. Test results came back normal. On Monday she started sneezing non stop again, what should I give her now? We ve given her alleges, clariin and zyrtec." -115794,Suggest medication for amoebiasis,"Hi,Yes, it can be taken. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly prescribed to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, or sprain. It may be taken in the dose of 400 mg orally 3 times a day after a meal or snack or with a drink of milk. It will be less likely to upset your stomach.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","Hi, I have twisted my ankle and need to take something to reduce the pain and inflamation. several years ago it happened and i took Ibuprofen and it did the trick. I cannot remember the dose i took. How much ibuprofen can i take as an anti inflamitory?" -125654,Frequent pain in the abdomen. Will enzoflam help?,"Dear madam, you need to go to ER if you feel constant pain, fever, bretahless, vomit blood or feel fatigue but your symtpoms definitely means something and detailed work up should be done. You obviously have some kind of intestinal passage disorder caused by either mechanical or non mechanical causes. YOUR GYNAECOLOGICAL PATHOLOGY U VE DESCRIBED COULD effect your intestinal motility and if there is a certain cause then pills wont be helpful. The best way to rule this out is to the colonoscopy,barium swallow or diagnostic laparoscopy and everything shoud be clear. Wish you good health, Dr. Ivan Romich ",I have a very large distended stomach with pain n upper left quadrant n lower abdominal pain . I hat a CT scan out of town said my uterus has falling out of place layoffs on my small bowel n the fluid in my abdomen where the pain is in the upper left quadrant where my colon descends seems to be kinked I was also told my cervix was already down on my vagina. I cannot use the bathroom only having 3 bowel movements in almost a month which were so painful I broke out n a sweat I ve taken stool softeners fleets n several other things just causes mote pain bloating n cramps I take take gas pills n no relief either and do not pass a lot of gas or feel the need to. I can t eat much very small amours n mostly liquid or soft foods. I often lose control of my bladder n sometimes feel I need to go so badly bit just trickles out or none at all. I was told I had a hiatal hernia a few weeks ago and last night I got the hiccups so very bad n couldn t stop the pain increased my husband said o kinda slumped over on the couch n was unresponsive for about 30 to 60 seconds. Do I need to go yo the emergency room or can I wait to schedule an appointment and with which h Dr do o need t -209117,Could there be sugar in urine due to ants in the clothing?,"Hello. I just read through your question. Swelling is expected after getting bumped in the head. As long as there was no loss of consciousness at the time of the injury, there is nothing to worry about. Unless there is vomiting within the first 24 hours after injury, there is no concern. The swelling will subside over the next few days until it is gone. There is no need for an ER visit. ",Hi I have a 2 year old daughter that was running around she bumped her head on the walls edge and has a bump in her forehead it s swollen and fells like a water balloon when I touch it she cried for a bit but I m worried about that bump in her head should u take her in to the er. -127559,My problem is involuntary movements,It is better to avoid. Why knowingly you want to jump into a well? Get her abdominal TB treated well. it might take 6-9 months of continuous treatment has to be taken for effective cure. ,Can I have sex with the abdominal TB patient (girl)? -179948,"Diagnosed with spinal stenosis, cervical stenosis. Have disc degeneration. Explain possible damages",in my opinion if there is involvement of epidural layer of chord the disease can spread into the brain and the seizers will be thereyou need to investigate with neurologist who can tell you the extent and treat accordingly ,"I have had cancer in my c5 vertebrae. And had to wait 9 months for radiation treatments now I have seizures. The mei says that there are scattered foçi of t2 prolongation in cerebral white matter. I have horrible head aches. And sometimes when I have my seizures I forget days before and after them. My family says that I act normal sometimes ""crazy""like talking about stuff that hasn't happened or not remembering dates. What ive said and had been told to me. I was in the hospital during my 1st one but don't remember 5alking to anyone or going there orcoming home. Is this the cause and are these normal seizures?" -209292,What causes shingles?,"Hi Dear welcome to the HCM,Breast milk is the best. And is the best for the proper growth & development of the baby. And there is no actual substitute.Both the formula milk are more or less same with minor differences. Only difference is of the producing companies.Use any one which ever suits the child.Bacteria in the stools are not because of the milk but because of some contamination during preparation of the formula milk or feeding techniques.Hope the query is answered.thanks ","which one is better lactodex or nan? my baby is 4 months old and I have been prescribed lactodex by my child specialist. As I came across many of my friends feeding their babies with nan, I tried to change my baby feed. But, he doesn t seem to be liking it. Even we found bacterial traces in his excreta after feeding him nan a couple of times. Now we have stopped nan and continued with lactodex. Kindly let us know which one is actually better for his growth and development." -105438,What causes shortness of breath and insomnia?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. If these reports are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",I m a 54 year old male. Nonsmoker fairly healthy with no family history of heart problems. Here lately I periodically get this stinging pain around the area of the heart. It last about a minute or two. I can breath fine not sweating and no light headed. Was wondering if this is signs of a heart attack or something I need to have looked at immediately -74037,"Unable to conceive, had miscarriage, suffer irregular periods","Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.Your treatment is on right path.You have responded well to siphene as scan shows a ripe follicle. Inj fertigyn 5000 i.u will cause rupture of the follicle in 36-40 hours after injection.Intercourse should happen on day of injection and next day.Also write back with ultrasound report done after injection fertigyn to check if ovulation has occurred.ThanksDr Bhagyashree ",My last period was Feb 24th. I had taken siphene 100mg from day 4 to day 8 with glycomet St 500 mg. I am undergoing follicular induction scan on day 15 right ovary was 2.1*2.0 endometrium was 9.2cm. My doctor advised me to take fertigyn injection 5000. Is there any possibility to get pregnant. When to get intercourse. -50695,What causes a sharp stabbing pain in the heart?,your morher died of cardiac arrest ..sorry to hear that ..now see ...in cardiac arrest heart stops all of a sudden ..and usually a resuscitation aytempts are done by doctors ..and there may be pooling of blood in mother leg veins as heart is not able to receive and pump blood further ...second thing is that she may be having some clottingvof blood in leg veins ...as i donot know exactly what triggered ur mother cardiac arrest as dis can be better told by treating doctor.. as you saw your mother in 2 hours ...surely the prominent veins were not due to putrefaction changes as they donot come so early ,my mom died suddenly at a nursing home at 92 years old. when I got there I looked her over and noticed a lot of swelling I didn't see two days before. I lifted the blanket and saw a lot of blue veins on her upper thighs. the cause of death was cardiac arrest but I wondered what might have come first. Are the blue veins a normal thing that happens? I had to travel 2 hours to get there -192557,Suggest appropriate vaccination for a child,"Hi, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 0.5ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your pediatrician). Regarding diet - Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ",my 5monthdaughter have got loose motions from 9th-12-2010 and still it is going on pls give me some advice about.and i want to inform you also that i started mix fruit cerelac this is b coz of that or what ? i really dont understand .i am wainting for your reply. -72731,What causes zero sperm count in semen analysis report?,"Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.18 mm follicle size is about to rupture within 2/3 days, ad follicles generally rupture at 20/22 mm size, but you had this size on 7th day is slighly contradictory.I would advise to do follicular scan to follow up for follicular rupture.Ideally at this size no injection is required to rupture follicles. But if there is tendency of follicles converting to cyst in past cycles then it is necessary.So consult gynecologist for further treatment.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. ","Hi I had a follicle of size 18mm on day 7th,. Is it necessary for taking injections for follicle size and is it also necessary for trigger? Without these injection is there any natural way to increase the egg size?My age is27, weight is 75kg,height is 5.3 .I got all my tests(blood tests7ultrasounds) cleared getting nothing wrong & all is fine. Considering my case, when will I be ovulating approx? Kindly reply." -138836,Suggest treatment for severe lower back pain,"Dear- thanks for using our service and will try to help you with my advise.Your back pain could be secondary to arthritis or pinch nerve. However, you are experiencing cold hands and purple discoloration which could be Raynaud Phenomenom or Syndrome.This is a symptom characterized by changes in the color of the fingers mostly purple or blue when exposed to cold or just having the hands down.This can be associated with Collagen disease or inflammatory joint disease. You are fatigued too, so I recommend you to have a checkup with your doctor with laboratory test that will evaluate collagen disease. This is an extensive workup that will help to determine the reason of your complaint.I hope that my advise has been helpfulDr.Sara ","I have symptoms that I can t explain that come and go. First it starts out with slight shortness of breath, then my back starts hurting and I get poor circulation in my hands and feet that turn cold with purple discoloration. I get fatigue a lot. Could you please tell me what this is." -74378,Taking icsi treatment. Missed 4 noresthisterone tablets. Anything to worry?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicI am sorry it has been difficult to conceive.Bilateral PCOD is cause of infertility. It is treated with lifestyle changes to reduce any excess weight ( weight loss can improve the chance of conception), metformin and medication that can be used to cause the release of an 'egg' from the ovary.In terms of your husbands results, oligo asthenio terato spermia means that the semen analysis showed (1) decrease in the number of sperm (2) decrease in the movement of the sperm (3) abnormal appearance of the sperm It is unlikely that the testes would increase in size at his age, this occurs in adolescence.Based on these findings, it may be best to consider the IVF option presented by your doctor.I hope this helps ","Hi Doctor, My age is 27 yrs , marital status 2nd half years . we hve been trying to have kids since last 1 yr .But i'm unable to get through it. Few months back we had our fertility check up. I am having bilateral PCOD. My husband went through semen analysis volume 2.9ml, colour- greyish white, PH- alkaline, viscosity- normal, liquefaction time- 10 mins, abstenence period- 2 days, fructose - present, motility- occassionally one, severe oligo asthenio terato spermia. He was given antioxidants for 3 month and adviced repeated analysis , the result was same as above.Then he went through scrotal ultra sound scaning right testis vol - 5.1 cc, left testis vol -3.0 cc. small speck of clacification is seen in right testis. Grade 1 varicocoele is seen on right side and no sine hydrocele. His FSH- 9.7, TESTOSTERONE 197, LH-6.0.He was adviced to take T.ANASTRAZOLE - 1 mg for 90 days every night .Doctor said we have a less chace to get normal conception its better to go through IVF process. W e dont understand what the actual problem is , cant his testis size can be increased so that the count be increased. Then preffered to go through chromosomal test after 90 days , it might be inheritance problem. Can u please tell what the complete problem my husband is suffering with so that we can go through other medication soon. He was quite disturbed by all this reports i'm unable to control him .If IVF is the only way , can we wait for another one year or i hve go through the immediate process , taking my age factor. please suggest us. THANK YOU" -257365,Copper T inserted. Experiencing delay in periods. Is it cue to cols weather?,"Hi thanks for your question. Bleeding after Cerazette is unpredectable,sometime light and sometimes very heavy.Even sometimes it causes ammenorrhea.This is side effect of Cerazette,usually get settle dawn after first few cycle. So nothing to worry. Hope this answers your question. ","I am taking cerazette , the mini pill , and I have had some light bleeding since it started, and 1 normal period. 2 weeks into my second month, however (and therefore about 10 days early for my next period) I have heavy bleeding. The blood is very runny (no clots, lumps or mucus ) and there seems to be a lot of it - I use a menstrual cup and after 6 hours it was half full, whereas normally there will only about half of that. Is this normal?" -251892,How effective is Plan B emergency contraceptive in preventing pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the chance of pregnancy in your case might be rare.Usually the ipill is 95% effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.As you have taken within stipulated time you need not worry.But as you have taken twice there might be hormonal imbalance leading to irregularity in periods.I suggest you not to use ipill frequently because it might cause serious complications.Practice some regular contraception.Best regards... ",hiya i had sex on wednesday night but he didnt cum inside me but on thursdy night he did come inside me so i took the morning after pill on friday around 7 but later on i still had sex and i had it again saturday night out using anything!!? do you think i could be pregers -69044,How long does an hernia repair infection take to heal?,"Hello,Thank you for your contact to health care magic,I understand your concern and will give a resolution over it.If I am your doctor I advice you that there is practically a chance of getting Hepatitis C virus infection to you. The chances of getting infection decreases if you have taken the primary care like washing hand appllying antiseptic solution etc. I will be happy to answer any of your concern, kindly contact me for further informationDr. Arun TankInfectious Disease Specialist. ","Hi, I am a nurse, 2 days ago I got needle prick with a patient hep c positive, it happen given an insulin shot in the tummy and when he moved i got prick with the tip of the needle on the borrom of my thumb, it was superficila but I bleed a little. I did my baseline labs but I panicking" -69906,What causes red hard knot with swelling below groin area?,"Lymph nodes are small glands located throughout the body. They help fight infection and drain fluids back into the bloodstream. Lymph nodes in the areas you mention commonly swell up a little. A salivary gland is also close to the area you describe and it can also swell, but this is usually painful. Your doctor should be able to tell from exam. Hope this answers your query. ","I am a 23 year old female. I found a skittel sized bumb right underneath my right jaw bone, below my ear on my neck 3 days ago. I am wondering what this could be. I have read up on it and found that it may be a lymphnoid, possibly a swollen one. I made an appointment with my physician to see what it may be. I doent really hurt or hasnt changed in size, if anything seems as its gotten a little smaller if that." -250200,"Irregular period, experienced cramping, loss of appetite. Could I be pregnant?","HI, Thanks for asking. I have read & understood your complain. Stomach pain with diarrhea & vomiting occurring multiple times in pregnancy.. indicates- - Over eating,/ indigestion/bowel infection. You should get a check up to analyze the cause. A check up by your treating doctor, investigations like stools examination routine & microscopic would throw light on the cause , followed by specific treatment, You need to- - Take small & multiple servings of food in a day ( 4-5 servings in a day ) with proteins, carbohydrates, Vitamins & minerals ( vegetables, salads, fruits ) - Avoid over eating/ irregular eating or late night eating / alcohol. - eat fresh food avoid eating left over food, stale food. - Avoid immediate sleeping after food, - Do regular moderate exercises/ walking. -Take medication advised by doctor regularly. Thanks. ","Hi, im 33 weeks pregnant and had alot of contractions about a week ago for a few hours but nothing consistent(some were a few min apart some 10 min) but it lasted for a while and was painful-not excruciating though...and a few days ago, i had extremely painful stomach pains - i think it was gas pains...for about 30-40 min on and off and had diarrhea a while later...and vomited ALOT, but ive been nauseas and vomiting since the beginning of my pregnancy at least a few times a weeks, some days its a few times a day...So im used to that since its been going on for the past 7 months... Is all this normal or should i get checked out? Thank you" -164074,How to cure sore knees?,"You are most probably suffering from peripheral senile neuropathy, may be associated with diabetes.I would like to examine & investigate you in detail before giving a definite opinion. ",I am a healthy 60 year old mail never having anything more than the cold or flu my entire life. Over the past eighteen months or so I have been awakened at night with sharp stabbing pains almost always in the top of my feet. I would get up and walk around the house or try different positions and ele vations for my feet and usually the pain would go away after a couple of hours. Sometimes the bottom of my feet feel numb and leathery. This does not happen every night but when it does happen it usually continues for a few nights in a row. there has not been diabetes in my family for a generation and the rest of my family is fairly healthy except for a brother who has many ailments stemming from a heart attack. MY Dad suffered from congestive heart failure until his death.My Mom suffered a heart attack at age 70 and passed away at 75 from lymphoma. All the research I have uncovered seems to give vague diagnosis pointing to some form of diabetes but I don t seem to connect with a majority of the symptoms.Any idfeas? -5072,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -35809,Had unprotected sex. Have light bleeding. Negative HPT and ultrasound. Could I still be pregnant?,Namaste Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Ultrasound is one of the confirmatory test for pregnancy. If the Ultrasound does not show pregnancy and the uterus and ovaries are normal then there is no cause of concern. Taking withdrawal pills like Norethisterone will get your periods. Wishing you a healthy life Take care Regards ,"Hi...i had an unprotected sex on Aug 18,the next month had a light bleeding... After that month didn't had period...i.e this month....I am in 59 th day now....had urine pregnant test...its negtv...but I am trembling that I am pregnant... Ultrasound test showed a report as no significant abnormality observed.... Weather I am pregnant or not... If so how to abort it" -252035,Is it safe to masturbate during pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion incase if your cycles are regular the august 9 th or 10th comes under fertile period.So intercourse done around these days might have resulted in pregnancy.The accurate test can be paternity testing.Also ultrasound might help in knowing probable date of conception.Best regards... ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? if the first day of my peroid was on july 27th 2010 and i had sex on august 6th 2010, and then had sex with someone else on august 9th or 10th. which one is more likely to be the father of my expected child??Please type your query here..." -147297,Suggest medication for joints pain with history of hemochromatosis,"Hello and welcome to HCM, Bruising on your legs couold be due to platelet disoder or coaugulation disorder. You need to get platelet count and peripheral blood smear examination to assess the status of platelets. If platelets are normal in number and morphology then coagulation tests have to be done- PT and aPTT. PT and aPTT will determine whether there is any abnormality in the coagulation pathway. Viral infections are known to reduce platelet counts and thus cause bruising and other bleeding disorders. Thus consult your primary healthcare provider for these investigations. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja p Wahal ",hi. my son had a blood test done recently aobut bleeding disorders...it came clear...yesterdya i have noticed various bruises on his legs and started wondering if a new blood test would show anything wrong....so my question is: is it possible that something not showing in a blood test a month ago could happear all of a sudden? many thanks...a concerned mother -194521,Suggest medication for rash,"Hello,These are febrile convulsions. A febrile seizure usually occurs till the age of five years, rarely till seven years, these needs treatment of not aborted by self. Prophylaxis treatment is explained to attendants, also medicine available for home use if seizures occur.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal ","Dear Doctor, My daughter is six year and 10 months old now.she had fits during fever(102-103 degree cel).At that time she is not responding to our questions only look at to our faces.suddenly we trying to decrease the fever by putting supositors and applying ice water at front of head after that she vomited and be normal.Is it epilepsy or fits during fever.Any treatment is required for this.When will be it stops.(Its stared when she is 2years & 3 months old during chicken pox)Please reply. thanking you sobha" -19622,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -167582,Recommend physical exercises for shaky hands,"Hello,I had gone through your query and understand your concern. The chances of your thumb being broken depends on your age. If you are an aged person fracture is more likely as your bones tend be weak in old age. However, it is a good idea to get a x ray of palm to rule out any fracture.To reduce swelling you can hold your hand folding at elbow. While sleeping you can keep a pillow under your hand. To reduce pain you can continue to take medication prescribed by your doctor.I hope this helps. If you have any other queries, feel free to ask. Regards, Dr.Prathap Kumar ",I fell on my right hand last Wednesday and landed palm facing down and there is a lot of swelling in my thumb and the lower part of my thumb as well as the palm itself and tenderness surrounding the thumb. I have been taking medicine that my doctor has gave me. What else should I be doing and could it be broken? -37388,"Trying to conceive, both tubes open, no endometrosis or fibroids, regular cycles, clomid and hcg, seman analysis report","Hi Jollu. Thanks for the query. Since you appear not to have any problem with your reproductive system as of now, your husband's sperm appears a bit weak. Normally more than 30% live with motility and 25% should have progressive motility. He needs to eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, stop smoking and drinking alcohol. Also taking tablet Paternia once a day will help. There may be some hormonal disturbance which is the reason you will be on hCG treatment. This will bring back required reproductive hormones for pregnancy to occur. Clomid will increase chances of fertilization and pregnancy as well. Kindly follow up with your Doctor and continue with the treatment. Wishing you good luck and good health. Regards, ","me and my husband are trying to concieve for past 2 years with no success. hsg report says that both my tubes are open and i am not suffering from endometrosis or fibroids . my cycles are regular 29-33 days. My doctor put me on clomid and hcg last month. my husbands seman analysis report is 78 million sperms, 40 % live and 12 % progressive. what should we do?" -77371,Suggest treatment for right kidney enlargement,"Hi and welcome to HCM.Most small stones in patients with relatively mild hydronephrosis can be treated with observation and acetaminophen. More serious cases with intractable pain may require drainage with a stent or percutaneous nephrostomy. Treatment of nephrolithiasis involves emergency management of renal colic, including surgical interventions where indicated, and medical therapy for stone disease.In emergency settings where concern exists about possible renal failure, the focus of treatment should be on correcting dehydration, treating urinary infections, preventing scarring, identifying patients with a solitary functional kidney,.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ",I currently have bylateral kidney stones had a ct scan both kidneys have them urologists state very small and no surgery required so I have done nothing but drink tons of water to flush them out felt better then have more bladder urges and soreness of rigt side only ache then it goes a way its making me feel tired what can I do to help I do have a prescription for azo and thatdoes help a little what else can I do -98434,"What does large, painful lump on outer right thigh indicate?","Hi young girl.This is very true that one gets changes in breasts as per the hormonal changes, one can have. In your case , this looks to be a fibrocystic disease and nothing to worry about cancer at this age and stage of life. Consult a General surgeon , just in case , to rule out impending abscess or so as the fibrocystic disease can not change to purple and dark- if so you have to take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines. ","I have a lump in my breast, I felt it and I let it slide. Today I noticed that the lump is now purple and dark and it is sore. I have read that if you re about to start your period you may get random lumps due to hormones. I am not sure what this is. I am 19 years old." -203044,Suggest remedy for blood in stool and loose motion,"I am not sure of the date and time frame in this question. If you meant 2011, that was over 4 years ago. If you mean 2015, I can help you.I was not able to understand what is meant by medicated arch shoe. I am quite sure this was not something done by an accredited doctor. You should consider going to any of the big cities in India, but I think Chennai or Hyderabad may be relatively easier on your budget than Mumbai or Delhi. Bangalore is another good option. You should visit a paediatric Orthopedic surgeon, and you will find one in any large corporate hospital. Wockhardt/Fortis has a large orthopaedic center in Mumbai, for example. They would be able to guide you further, if you can afford private hospitals.If you wish to go to a public hospital, then that is fine too. You will need to carry all the previous reports of the child with you, including his special shoes, radiographs (X-rays), and photos or videos you may have made of his walk, stance, etc. to help the doctors reach a proper diagnosis.Dr. Taher ","Dear Doctor,My name is Abdul Gafoor. I am from Abu Dhabi and planned to come to India with my family in Mid of December-2011 only to meet a>> specialized Pediatric Orthopedic doctor to tack his Opinion for my 3 years old son, who is having knock knee problem. I attached some photographs of my son for your reference.As advised by one orthopedic specialist, we used a special type ofmedicated arch shoe around 6 months, but no progress can identified.Dear Doctor, kindly advise me, what type treat we have to follow andwhere I can get the best treatment in India?" -51368,What causes discomfort and delay in heart beats?,"Your question is very specific and the answer is a bit complicated. From what you describe, an abnormality on the imaging of the lungs is probably not of great concern but there is too much information missing for this forum to answer completely. The usual plan is to have imaging repeated after time for something temporary or inflammatory to take care of itself. You should let your doctor know that you received the letter so that he or she can coordinate a follow up study in a few months. ","My husband has had a consistant cough for about 6 months now. After several visits to the doctor and multiple rounds of antibiotics, the cough is still present. In December, he went back to the doctor and was diagnosed with pnuemonia in both lungs. He was given shots, 1 daily for 2 days and the cough eased up a little but is still present. The radiologist sent us a letter registered mail that said they had found a small spot on one of his lungs. Do you have any suggestions of what this could be? Possibly where he had pnuemonia for so long before it was diagnosed? BTW, he is a healthy 38 year old male. He has never smoked but he does have a history of high blood pressure." -158528,What causes swelling and pain on the toe?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Heel spur can cause intense pain. Since you have tried almost all non surgical measures, it is better to go for surgery now. Nothing to worry as it is a simple procedure and complications are very minimal. You can consult an orthopedic and he will explain the procedure in detail. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I have had a painful L heel spur for over 3 months; can t get into see my podiatrist till first week in June. Trying different shoes and supports and even orthotics isn t helping! So unable to do my fast walks as before! I am also dealing with bulging discs in lower back so the two really don t go together but create more pain. What do you suggest? -226520,What cause gynacomastia in males?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your description it seems like genital warts. It’s a kind of viral infection caused by HPV. Genrally they are harmless and doesn’t cause any problems. If it’s ugly looking or painful, you can go for procedures like cauterisation or laser therapy. Consult a dermatologist and he will explain various treatment options. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I’m a 56-year-old male who is advised by our old friend in 2005 that she had HPV I don’t know if I have it what do the blisters look like and where are they on the penis I do have Little bumps on the tip of my penis where I urinate on one side Where the urine comes out I asked my doctor and he said it wasn’t nothing they don’t itch and they don’t bleed and I’ve had them for years what do you advise -73879,Can an abortion lead to infertility issues?,"Hi ,Thanks for writing to HCM .Though you are having regular cycles you may be having anovulatory cycles. That is follicles grow but they regress without rupturing. So I would suggest you to get your follicular study to know ovulation occuring or not and timing of it. Adova helps for follicle to grow properly and mature. If you are unable to conceive by this then you should get further investigated like tubal patency test and go for intrauterine ingestion of sperms after consulting your doctor.With normal cycles there may be problem in all steps of fertilisation. Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","i am 24 yr old. am trying to concive from last 2 yrs,but still am not getting pregnant. from last 2 month i used to take ovacare and oosure a my doctor said.. now from this cycle she suggest me ADOVA tablet 5 five days from 2nd day og period. my cycle is reuguler. dont have any problem reguarding my periods.. Plz tell why i am unable to concive.. thanku." -183605,Is Gemzar the right medicine for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma?,"Hello,Squamous cell carcinoma has the potential to spread to surrounding and distant locations. Treatment is usually with a combination of surgery and radiotherapy. Please be advised to follow up with the surgery as advised.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ","A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with squamous cancer. It started as a knot on his neck n wou,d go down n then back up finally after 4 years he went to the Dr the tumor is now the size of a grapefruit n has little pus pockets around it the drs have said if he has surgery they will take out his jaw tongue n voice box, is this cancer not suppose to spread?" -36876,Trying to conceive. Laproscopic surgery done. Missing periods. Pregnancy test negative. Any thoughts?,"Hello thanks for your query. Normally, ovulation occurs around day 14 , however you ovulated late around day 21 - 22, so even if you are pregnant, the pregnancy would show up slightly later than normal. ANd if you have not conceived, the period too would be delayed. hence please go with the advice given to you by your consultant. take care. ","Hi, I am 29 years old and have been trying to conceive desperately. I have cysts in both my ovaries, for which I got my laproscopic surgery done. I was kept under medication with Femilon tabs for 2 months. then Duphaston + Folvite + Eve Care Tonic Last month (dec 2012). Onthe 21st day, i had an egg of 19X19 size, after which i was given an injection and asked to have physical contact with my husband for 4 days. I went for my urine test on Jan 6th 2013 but it came negative. However, i haven t got my periods still. The doctor has asked me to wait for my periods. Please help...." -216705,What could cause sudden bleeding and swelling of gums?,"Hello:)Thankyou for posting in HCM.Quit smoking immediately.This burning can be due to smoking as well.You did not mention if the white coating on tongue is scrapable.I suggest you to consult your dentist for a clinical evaluation.If necessary, you must go for a biopsy, to check if it is a lesion or just bacterial growth.Maintain good oral care.Brush,floss and mouthwash.You did not mention if you are stressed. stress and worm infestation most commonly leads to night grinding. You can use albendazole if you suspect worm infestation.Ask your dentist for a night guard.This will dissepate the grinding forces.Acne can be because of hormonal imbalance.See your physician reg. this.Apply quadragel ointment thrice daily on the tongue ulcers for relief.Regards. ",I've been snorting and occasionally smoking meth for about a month or so and I've noticed that I have sores and a coating of white on my tongue and my tongue is actually sore. Also I think I've been biting my tongue maybe when I sleep cus I grind my teeth really bad.. Anyways I want to stop the sores and the biting are there any ways to make things better on my mouth? Oh and the fucking acne... I've never had acne ever my body is smoother than a babies butt and I've been breaking out on my back and arms and even on my legs a little. What does that mean and how do I stop that? -223030,Suggest treatment to control blood sugar,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicPrediabetes is associated with eventual diabetes.Metformin is one of the better drugs for diabetes, it helps to reduce the body's resistance to its insulin, does not cause weight gain and is not associated with low blood sugar (will not cause your sugar level to drop too low).It would prevent or slow down the progress to eventual diabetes.If you feel that you can slow down progress on your own with diet changes and exercise then you can try this option but you should discuss with your doctor.I hope this helps ",Hello I am a 59 year old woman diagnosed with pre-diabetes. My doctor insist that I take Metformin but I don't like to take drug. An other doctor told me that I should control it with my diet. I don't have sibling with diabetes but I have one uncle who was type 1 diabetic and I have one niece and two nephews with type 1 diabetes. Can you help me decide if I should take Metformin or not?Madeleine -24188,Why is there random chest pain in a heart patient?,"Hello. I have gone through the echocardiogram (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is fine. You mentioned her to be a heart patient. Did she suffer an attack in the past or anything to suggest heart disease? I guess she just has blood pressure problem but no heart disease at present. The kind of pain you are describing is not angina pectoris, and likely it is not related to heart. This is likely a pain related to gastritis and reflux disease. Also, the possibility of muscular pain is there. Does she also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burning? These are the other symptoms and may be associated. If these symptoms are also there, then it raises the possibility of gastritis, and she should get prescribed tablet Pan DSR (Pantoprazole and Domperidone) 40 mg before breakfast once a day for two weeks. Have you got her ECG (electrocardiography) done? Is it normal? It is better to get treadmill test done as a part of routine screening in older patients. If she is not able to perform it, then she can have stress Thallium or CT (computed tomography) coronary angiography. These are not absolutely necessary but helps to detect underlying minor disease if it is there. Next, if Nebicard (Nebivolol) is given just for blood pressure, then the reading you have mentioned is low and needs dose reduction. You buy electronic BP (blood pressure) apparatus and monitor BP frequently at home. Next, regarding Caat (Atorvastatin), you can reduce the dose to 10 mg once a day bedtime if cholesterol is well controlled. It is better to continue it as it has multiple beneficial effects other than just cholesterol control. Matilda forte (folic acid, Vitamin B6, Mecobalamin) is a multivitamin and frequently given if neuropathy is there like tingling, numbness sensation, etc. Is she diabetic? For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, My mother randomly gets chest pain that comes for one minute and goes, but this sequence sometimes occurs for half an hour. There is no jaw pain or pain radiating to the left hand, and no vomiting. Is there anything serious or this incident is common with heart patient? Her weight is 95 kg. The doctor prescribed her Nebicart 5 mg. Her blood pressure is 106/55 mmHg (lower side). Now another doctor has reduced the doses to 2 mg. Kindly suggest what has to be done. Now her blood pressure is 106/65 mmHg. The doctor also referred Caat 20 and Matilda forte in an earlier report. Her cholesterol is also on the lower side. What should I do? Kindly guide regarding medicine." -98963,Suggest remedy for lumps in testicles,"Hello!Thank you for the query.You should consult general surgeon. From your description there is an abscess in your groin area. Due to some skin infection or as mentioned by you pore clogged the pus has appeared in this area. This gives pain, redness and swelling. The best way of an abscess treatment is a surgical incision what is most likely necessary at your case.Hope this will help.Regards. ","i have developed a hard lump in the crease of my leg in the groin area across from the perineum. I have been walking and thought perhaps a pore got clogged. I was able to express some pus from it yesterday and treated with tea tree oil. Today the area is hard and while the hard area is about the size of a quarter, there is redness that expands around the lump out about 4 inches. Should I contact my doctor or just apply hot compresses to try to get the area to go down?" -162862,Is it common and effective to do the wrist replacement ?,Hi you have swelling in the ankles which started 10 yrs ago after pregnancy and you are on insulin for diabetes. In my opinion the ankle swelling may be due to postural edema . I suggest compression stockings to be used during daytime and keep a pillow below ankles at night. If you don't get relief then go foe a complete medical check up including kidneys and heart. ,"My ankles began swelling when I was pregnant 10 years ago. I had gestational diabetes (treated with insulin injections). Since my pregnancy, they haven t stopped. I experience swollen ankles frequently. My feet are flat, with no anches. I have had cortisone injections for spurs. The ankles don t hurt, they just look painful. What can I do to stop the ankels from swelling?" -150564,What causes calcification around hip joint?,"Hello, Looking at your details it primarily looks to be a groin strain .I shall advice you to avoid any type of stretching of legs and heavy exercises for few days. You may have a good analgesic like advil for relief from pain. Even after all this your problem does not resolves in 5-7 days then you should consult to your doctor and have an X-ray to rule out problem. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ",Hi..I am 30 years old Male and I have been having pain in the left side of my Groin. Its not very chronic but when I press in that area or stretch my thigh or lift my leg it starts paining. Also past couple of weeks I was having a back ache for which I consulted an Orthopedic and he showed me some exercise to do which relieved me a lot. But now I am getting this pain which is not very severe but would like to be cautious. Could you please help? -166227,What causes neck pain and drowsiness after an accident?,Hi.Best to visit a surgeon and go about an ultrasound of the region which can predict whether or not that is a hematoma that may require manual drainage. The lump should not be painful anymore so it is best to address it now.Best wishes. ,2 months ago I fell on hardwood floor - my elbow took the brunt of the fall. Had to leave immediately for trip so waited til I returned 10 days later to have it checked out. X-rays showed no fracture however dr said there was a shadow and possible blood clot. Now 2 months later the swelling/bruising have gone down but there s a lump the size of a marble that seemed to be getting bigger by the day. It is still painful. -139187,Suggest treatment for fever and pain in lower back,"Hello,Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, the first thing you need is assurance and not an MRI. The usual indication of an MRI is shooting pain in the leg, and that is also what occurs in sciatica. Look for yourself1 Is the pain only in back or radiates to one of the limbs.2 Is there any numbness in the leg, or any numbness arising after walking, and what is the distance at which numbness occurs3 Do you have any back stiffness when you get up in the morning.4 Besides painkillers, what affects your pain the most, is there any position in which you feel more relief than other5 Do you have mild grade fever, or weight loss in recent days.If your answer to more than 2 questions is yes than you need an investigation and a proper assessment.I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back.Thanks. ","i have a problem with my lower back. i went to the dr demanding a mri they denied ,and i had an xray that only showed muscle spasms. its getting to the point where nothing is working the pain is so bad. they said i have siatica , i have a really really bad 10+ pain in my right side butt cheek close to my hip a muscle spasm , they gave me muscle relaxers 750 mlg, those litcane patches, anti anflammatories , physical therapy, i even went to a chropractor that helped but i had to pay , now they are referring me back to one with my insurance. what can i do in the mean time to help my pain i cant sit or walk without me crying it hurts so bad.........please help me!!!!!!" -236665,Suggest treatment for depression and Bipolar disorder,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Please understand psychiatric medicines are prescribed according to the condition of the patient. Depressive disorder and bipolar disorders are having far fetching consequences and therefore psychiatrist usually take many things into considerations. They also employ differential diagnosis to confirm the diagnosis. Therefore, discussing the medicines and its effects on a patient may not be possible here. Generally, Geodon (ziprasidone) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Geodon is used to treat schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder. Talk to your psychiatrist in detail about the research you conducted. Let him take decisions and please work with him for a perfect cure.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","HI. I am currently on Geodon for Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar 1. I see my Psych in the am but am just trying to do a little research beforehand. Can I switch to Nardil without the normal 2 week washout. I have checked each and every one of my other drugs in the drug-drug interactions, and they are all safe. Just curious before going into the meeting tomorrow. -Theresa" -202083,Suggest treatment for wound on toe of a 3 year old,"HiWelcome to the HCMThe reason for such complaints can be nappy rash or fungal infection. Regular change of nappy, application of thin layer of petroleum jelly before using nappy and keeping area open for some time in between each nappy change will help in prevention of nappy rash. You may use nappy rash ointment such as rashfree if rash is present.Hopefully this will help you.Take care ",My six month old has had a change in color of his scrotum. I noticed it thursday evening but he had no pain. When he woke up friday morning it was normal color. Friday night I noticed it again but this time it has lightened but I still see a difference. -149739,On Bp medication. BP 140/80 after taking edarbi. BP 180/90 after changing to tekturna hct. Suggest,welcome to HCM!your Hb% is normal but iron sore is deficient.taking iron supplement-good.there is definite improvement.continue the same tillit reaches normal level.hope i have solved ur problem. ,I have been anemic now for about 6 years.. I'm 61 yrs old.. Female.. I've had all the tests trying to locate a leak in me somewhere all negative.. My count now is 11.8 but ferritin is 8 .. It had been at 4 .. I've been getting IV Iron about every 6 months.. It's frustrating .. It goes up then down .. No one gives what I have a NAME... -44590,Suggest remedy for rashes,"Hi, The rash could be a hypersensitivity reaction to the drug you had taken or could be an entirely different condition. You can stop the drug for few weeks and look for any improvement. Also, if your rash gets worse or if you have any additional symptoms, I request you to visit your Dermatologist as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist ",i bought this cleanse from essential oils DigestZen-PB Assist+ GX Assist he took 2 of each capsule 2 times then he had a severe headache frezzing cold sweating no energy now he has dwveloped a rash on the lower part of his back? i have no idea what it could possibly be do you? -44127,Are rashes common for diabetic patients?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to a heat rash.I suggest to use Hydrocortisone cream for local application.I also recommend to maintain a good hygiene. I suggest to use cotton underwear and breathable clothes.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",I started working out about 2 months ago & I've developed a rash between my but cheeks. It's really embarrassing. I've tried a&d ointment and I recently just purchased lotramin cream. I don't know what to do to make it go away. Im even using baby powder. Please help! -164781,Suggest treatment for joint stiffness in shoulder and elbows,"Hi,Thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.Since the pain is radiating in nature, i suspect it to be a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine. An MRI will provide good insights for the soft tissues.Undergoing simple physical therapy like - therapeutic ultrasound therapy, TENS therapy and exercises, should help to minimize the symptoms and improve the stability of the spine.Most cases respond well to physical therapy in my clinical practice. I recommend you the same.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I am experiencing pain in the left pelvic area also directly across in the back. Pain radiates midway up the left back . Area on that side just above the hip bone is swollen and very painful if I sit too long. Sometimes unable to sleep on the left side, feels like I am lying on an uncomfortable lump. History of fibroids and retroverted uterus." -142002,Suggest treatment for swelling pain in lower back,"mr. ganesh, there is no way except surgery. you will try physiotherapy by a expert but surgery is the final way according to your mri. ","I am ganesh from Mumbai (age 33, weight -78 Kg, Height -170 cm) and suffering from lower back pain. My MRI report says that there is moderate disc dessication at L4-L5 disc causing centoisis impinging. Is the surgery is only alternative for this and if I want avoid it what can else I can do? What is success rate of the surgery?" -246560,What causes unusual abdominal pain?,"Hello, It could be due to nerve compression by prolapse disc. As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI spine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I have currently been under the hospital due to severe back pain. Had 2 mri s now and show that I have a prolapse of the spine. It s crushed the sciatic nerve to my legs and leaves them in a bad way and now awaiting results of second mri to discover why my arms are in a lot of pain too and my hands spasm. The pain has forced me to leave my job and I no longer have a normal day to day life which is hard for me to deal with. I am currently waiting to see a Neuro surgeon to see if they can help. Recently my back has been going very very icy cold and I am getting bubbling sensation coming up from bottom of my spine and haven t a clue what could it be many thanks for your time -234301,What are the findings from the semen report?,HiThank you for asking HCMThe sperm count 40million is good.Motility in normal is greater than 50% and morphology more than 30%normal forms.PH should be 7.1-8.0. You should also check the status of uterus and ovulation. Ultrasound examination will be necessary for that. Intercourse during your fertile period is also necessary.Hope this may help you.Let me know if you have any further query. ,hi...i want to know what is the actual motility rate of male sperm..my husband semen analysis show 40 million sperm but we dont have children since 2 years..doctors suggest my husband to take clomid half a dose in 25 days and i m taking folic acid .. but i m still not conceiving... kindly suggest me any advise... i m greatful to you..thx -105148,"What causes tenderness in left chest,pain,headache and dizziness?","Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for heart and lung diseases as your ecg and chest x ray are normal. Sometimes undiagnosed stress, anxiety can also cause similar kind of chest pain. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Before some day ago on Monday I have pain in my chaste than I go hospital and check to Dr. he say for ECG & Xray after found that report I will go and checked him. Dr. say I am all right, he say the reason of the pain is some tension taken by me. Now after that day I have realise little-little pain in my chaste since 2 or 3 days so what can I do?" -229163,Suggest treatment for a painful bump on the penile shaft,"HelloYour symptoms may indicate fungal infection.It is usually due to candida infection.You may need clinical examination and investigations.You may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar.You may need clotrimazole ointment or powder to apply locally.I also prescribe anti-histaminics like tablet cetrizine(10 mg) twice daily for 10 days.Try to maintain personal hygiene and don't keep private areas wet.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",My testicles and inner thighs have itched for months and nothing cures it anti fungus creme works for while but it comes backs daily have to keep it on there all the time to stop it from itching and some burning what can i do please help it effects my daily routine everyday -110685,What doctor should i see for chest pain?,thanks for your question i understand your concerncoughing causes increased intracranial pressure and can cause headache at times.you need to get yourself evaluated by a pulmonologist regarding cough.in my opinion if cough ll be cured the associated symptoms ll improve.thanks /regardsfeel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health ,"I was coughing earlier and felt a pop in my head. It was in the left side, right up from the eye on top of my head. The cough was not real hard, but it was hard. I just didn't know if I should be worried about the pop I felt or not. There was some pressure afterwards but very little." -187167,Is blood in urine a sign of blood cancer?,"Hi..Thanks for using health care magic.Yes.They can be such visible lesions. Anyway to confirm, please consult a dermatologist as early as possible and take a biopsy from the suspected lesion. Thank you. ",I woke up to some new reddish colored spots on my arm and one of them was raised and had the appearance of some melanomas that I have seen in pictures. Can they become visible that rapidly. I know it takes awhile for the cancer to develop and my question is only on them becoming visible. -114625,Can I take Celexane for heterozygous factor V leiden?,"Hello, You can try salbutamol instead of deriphylline which is more effective for kids. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Dear Dr My daughter is 9 years old, she is having ear discharge & cough, so our dr ordered ciprox ear drops, augmentin 375 mg tds, deriphillin 75mg, but now at the moment deriphillin is not available in the market, so pl be kind enough to advice me in this regards, thank you sangitha" -10850,I am worried and emotional most of the time. Kindly advice.,"Hello. Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and related low mood symptoms are quite common in adolescents. It is positive that you are insightful about your symptoms and seeking help. Have an open talk with your parents and trusted family members about your worries and difficulties. It is important not to isolate yourself as it will worsen things. You can practice some self-help interventions to manage your anxiety like, 1) Try progressive muscle relaxation exercises. 2) Deep breathing techniques. 3) Exercise regularly for at least 15-20 minutes daily. 4) Eat healthily and sleep regularly for at least eight hours. 5) Develop some relaxing hobbies like listening to music and watching exciting programs on TV can help to provide a useful distraction. If anxiety is persistent, you can consult a doctor locally and have some counseling or talking therapy to manage your anxious thoughts and develop positive coping strategies. ","Hello doctor, I am constantly worrying about little things and I am emotional most of the time. I feel tired all day. Please advice." -49407,What is the life expectancy of a person with LBBB?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I'm afraid your question is too vague to be answered. If you'd like to receive a credible answer you should clarify the following: - ""bad heart"": it could be a lot of things for example atrial fibrilllation (fits well with your history of stroke), coronary heart disease, heart failure, pericarditis, etc. - what drugs: you haven't mentioned either the names or the active ingredients of the drugs you're using and the dosage. This is very important! - ""messing me up"": this is not a very helpful description, I'm afraid. Please describe your symptoms in detail. One final note is this: the most appropriate person to decide about a patient's treatment is the patient's doctor. This is the only doctor that knows the patient's history in detail. Some side effects can be attributed to drugs but an experienced doctor can tell when a patient requires further investigation or not. So in conclusion, I don't have enough data to comment on the essence of your case. You can send another question will more details if you'd like. Until then I'd suggest you to follow your doctor's advice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",i have a bad heart and i also 3 months ago had a stroke i have started new meds and one of them i am allergic to i am looking up the drugs and found one i think is messing me up can you tell me how to and this i just had a doctors appoint and asked him if one of the drugs could be causing this he said no more testing doesnt sound right to me -47234,"Baby having rashes in the bottom, painful while urinating. Suggestions?","hi Phoenix , Thanks for writing in. The rash you are suffering can be pityriasis rosea.It is a type of viral infection. It is self limiting and there is nothing to be worried about. You can apply calamine lotion over the area . Avoid any other drugs or medications. I encourage you to visit a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and examination. Hope this helps. Regards. dr Sudarshan. MD dermatology. ","Hi, I have had a pink, bumpy, but not itchy, rash along my rib cage for about a week. But just recently, it has spread to my stomach and inner thighs. I am on no meds and have not changed location. I have never been allergic to anything and have had no previous medical problems. I am a 20 year old female, height 5 5 , weight 180." -73026,What does this dye procedure report signify?,Hi thanks for writing to health care magic. i have gone through your report.As you made pregnant 2 ladies before that means that you should not have any problem with your reproductive system.You should consult a gynecologist for your partner.According to me following reports should be done for your partner. 1 ovulation profile 2 hsg histosalpingography 3 thyroid profile.For large tested you should consult urologist and should do color doppler ultrasound.Get well soon. Have a helathy life. ,"hi doctor i am a male living in asia i have proble of impregnating a female since i have a std as far back as in 1993 and it wasnt treated fully that result in my testicle so big that i have to go for testical surgery that really keep everything to normal till now but the issue is that i have earlier impregnated 2 diffrent woman that lost the pregnancy after couple of months,can you please advise me on what to do?" -185684,Suggest treatment for ovarian cancer,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.His PSA level is within normal limit. No need to worry. Slight rise of PSA is common in benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and many other condition of prostate. It is not a cause of big worry. Just be relaxed.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ",I am Visually Challenged Woman. My husband went on operation at Apollo Hospital for Carcinoma Prostate and it is within the border. Two year is over present PSA is 0.01 to 0.03. Kindly let me have your openion and advise in this regard. thanks Dr. Gayatrisankaran -222475,What causes swelling in the leg of a diabetic patient?,"Hello,After going through your history, I would like to make a few clarifications from you whats your age and what about your present sugar level. If you are fifty plus and sugar is not controlled, then I would suggest you undergo KFT (kidney function test) so that the cause of your water retention could be tracked out.From your history, it's very well evident that there must be some problem with the kidney so that you are retaining the water. So kindly go for the above test.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Medhavi Agarwal ","I have had type 2 diabetes for over 10 years. I am a male, 72, and am using insulin and victoza to manage my disease. Recently I started putting on a few pounds each week and have visible puffiness around my eyes and my fingers are swollen {puffy but no pain}. I look like I am retaining fluid. Any clues?" -102556,Chest pain in rib cage radiating to collar bone along with regular headaches. Stress test and heart fine,"Hello,As you explain the history, you should do Arterial blood gases, chest x-ray and a spirometry test with bronchodilators. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Jnikolla ","Just to let you know I have been previously diagnosed with cough variant asthma. On Friday night I started coughing and did a breathing treatment with a steroid and another drug that gets rid of inflamation. I did not sleep at all that night and I woke up Saturday morning and did a breathing treatment. I kept coughing throughout the day and did three more breathing treatments, used my inhaler about 20 times, and took a perscription and over the counter cough medicine. I continued to get worse, not better. I was also running a fever and had horrible body aches. On Sunday morning, I woke up, did a breathing treatment, and went to Care Now. They said I had asthmatic bronchitis and reactive airway disease. They gave me a cortisone shot and an antibiotic. My oxygen levels were normal however on the peak flow test, I was only 50% of what I needed to be so they did a breathing treatment on the spot. Also, my blood pressure was higher than normal. That afternoon I was much better but by that night, I got bad again. I did not sleep at all last night. My heart was racing and I could not breath laying down. I would also get dizzy if I stood up. I got up this morning and did a breathing treatment. My mom suggested that I go to another doctor, so I got an appointment. He listened to my lungs and he said they sounded fine but he did a breathing treatment on the spot just in case. My oxygen levels after the breathing treatment improved greatly. He said that because I was feeling so bad, he would do a chest x-ray just in case. That was late this morning and he still hasn t called with the results. Since then, I have gotten much worse even though I am following all of my doctor s orders. I can barely get a word in between coughs and I am having trouble breathing. Do you recommend that I go to the emergency room?" -228717,What does it mean by sperm count 0-2 in a vasectomy semen analysis?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted in your query.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query the reply of your query is-Your current health issues seem to be due to -Long Standing and Advanced Varicose Veins of the Scrotum-which was not noticed / or was not cared unkwoingly.This needs to be verified with other causes of large Scrotum-which could be due to accompanied- Inguino-scrotal hernia/ or accompanied Filarial Scrotal enlargement.The Cause of this in your case needs to be investigated.Other causes need to be verified,as discussed above.For this you need to consult Surgeon and Urologist from Surgical Department.Remedy-Do's in your case-Check With Doctor-Rest-for few days-4-5 days- with head low would help you to strenghten the Varicose rupture site and would avoid recurrence in time to come.uYou need to Urgently plan Micro-Vascular Surgery for correcting the varicose veins in Varicocele which many need ELVT-endoscopic laser ablation of the engorged communicating vessels and Foam sclerotherapy to reduce the engorged mass,as your case is advanced Varicocele.Bleeding from the Scrotal Varicose Veins - is not a normal process, and indicates long standing Varicose veins with thinned out skin over it, with minimal trauma causing bleeding -as happened in your caseReduce on obesity by strict dieting plans from nutritionist and family Gp.Check Testosterone / LH/ FSH and thyroid and blood sugar levels,which could be low due to long standing Varicose Veins of the Scrotum-Varicocele and fix if diabetes/hypothyroidism is the cause of obesity in your case.Get physical check with Urologist who do USG and Color doppler studies to asses the severity of Varicocele / with accompanied testes atrophy -if its there.There are many causes which need to be verified amongst the causes discussed above before planning specific surgical remedy in your case.High protein low Calories/low fat / high fiber diet to built up body muscle mass and loose obesity.Proper Gyming and walking exercises would help you a lot but under guidance of Physician-as to avoid more ruptures due to uncontrolled exercises,due to increased abdominal and venous pressure.Vit B12 and Folic Acid- to stabilize aid BMR rise and reduction of obesity.Thus You should consult Urologist and Physician.This would resolve the complaints of your's.Constant follow-up with local family or specialist Urologist and Physician for long term would give you long remissions of such pains in time to come,which would depend on meticulous follow-up treatment of your health concerns.Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors,till you verify with your attending doctors.For early recovery-please follow above do's which would resolve your complex health issues.Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard to following link-http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229Wishing Good Healthy Life!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ",Have little like bumps which I assume are varicose veins on my scrotum amd today on eof them broke oen like a pimple and bleed profusely. I called my family dr. and he told me to apply pressure to it for 10 mins it did stop bleediig which was brigth red blood. I asked about following up on it and he just said watch it-lol. I have a few of ths on my scrotum but none have ever bleed. Is this the normal process. I am overweidgt but not extreme nad have a rather lg scrotum . Can I excpet more of these to burts? -125839,"Stomach pain on the right side, diagnosed with acute appendicitis, fatty liver post ultrasound. Dietary precautions?","hi was the surgery done laproscopically or open you having pain on exercising suggest that it is unlikely to be adhesions hernia is a possibility but to early, r u obese or noticing any bulge there i think with time and graded exercises it should settle down Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries. Wishing you good health. Regards. ","hi. I m 37year old female who had abdominal myomectomy 7months ago and removed 27 fibroids . 3months after based on the doctors advice tried exercising but kept having pain under the right upper part of my rib extending to my back just under my ribs, had an ultrasound found nothing,once i stopped working out the pain went away so i decided my body wasn t ready for any form of exercise and took things easy. Now 7months on I start doing low impact yoga stretches and aerobics which was fine until few weeks I ve started feeling some pain on the right side within my womb or something. whats that about is it hernia , adhesions or what? please help" -70377,"What causes chronic low grade fever, fatigue and sore throat?","Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.As your daughter was bit by a stray dog in the Calf region which resulted in laceration of the calf muscle and this has led to bleeding from the site of bite. According to WHO categorization it is a Cat III bite which requires1.Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water2.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.3.Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin which is administered in and around the wound.4.Oral Antibiotics like Tab Augmentin, twice daily for 5 days.5. Inj TT, 0.5 ml, IMThese aforementioned treatment helps to protect your daughter from getting the disease.Thank you. ","My daughter had been bitten by a Stray Dog yesterday in the Calf region, it looked like a laceration, and my Family Physician MD had recommended RABIVAT Injection which was administered immediately within one hour of he bite and the wound was thoroughly cleaned.Pl. recommend if any other injections are required besides this 0,3,7.... sequence." -115285,"What Ecospirin, Evion forte, Solfe and Calcimax tablets do?","Hi, Effectiveness depends upon which day of your menstrual cycle it is taken. If you have started taking Yasmin on days 1-5 of your period, you will be protected against pregnancy immediately. Since you had an unprotected sex on 4th day after taking pills you seem to be on safer side. However, if you take the pills on the other day of your menstrual cycle, the pills will take at least 7 days to start working so in that case you are at a risk of getting pregnant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ","i started taking yasmin in the sunday after my period, i had been taking the pill for three days when i had unprotected sex, but he didnt finish, am i good to go? i have been taking the pills the same time everynight. My yasmin booklet says its fully effective after three days..." -48359,What does a white bump with pus on left side of chest imply?,"Hello, Abnormal EKG should be investigated further like Stress test, 2-D echocardiography and other non-invasive tests first to come to a conclusion about the abnormality. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist ",I just had my yearly physical and once again my EKG came up abnormal. I m 56 years old and play soccer twice a week in addition to other excercise. I went to a cardiologist last year and he said I was fine and was not concerned. My current doctor says there is no change in the EKG from 2006. Will I always have an abnormal EKG and should I be worried? -174834,How to determine Glasgow Coma scale?,"Hi. brain aneurysms cause subarachnoid hemorrhage and brain edema.Treatment depends on Glassgow coma scale of patient and size and location of aneurysm.If GCS more than 7 pupils are reactive , then angiography is advised .2 options in treatment are Coiling vs clipping .As your patient is following commands like squeezing hands , antiedema measures started , treatment clipping vs coiling should be planned.Advised to admit the patient under neurosurgeon.Thanks ","A family member recently suffered a brain aneurysm. He is in an induced coma and we do not feel confident that we are getting the best possible diagnosis on his condition. We would like a second opinion, and would like it from someone who is not affiliated with the hospital he is being treated at. Can we have a 3rd party give us a second opinion. We are willing to pay for this, we just want to make sure we have exhausted every option and know 1000% that we are making the right decision. Are there doctors in the Chicagoland area that can do a 3rd party second opinion? Or can we request a transfer. Another issue we are having is insurance. His medicaid is pending so we are not sure how that will affect transfer, if a transfer is even possible. He is obviously at the closest hospital to his house but we would prefer him to be at Northwestern Memorial in Chicago as they are ranked # 1 in Illinois and #7 Nationally in brain trauma. We just want him to get the best care possible. They are saying there is to much damage to the brain stem, but we have noticed signs of him understanding us. His daughter asked him to squeeze her hand twice and he did. There was also a time when a estranged family member came into the room, and when he started talking his blood pressure went from 125 to 175 within in seconds, then when he left the room it went back to normal. These could be coincidental signs but we do not feel that way. He is also in an induced coma and when the try to take him out his blood pressure goes up. We also do not understand how they can make a determination on diagnosis if they are still draining from the initial aneurysm. We feel that all the blood should be completely drained and all swelling subsided before any final decisions are made. They are suggesting he will never recover but will not say for sure that he will not recover and want to do an opiate overdose on him. We want to make sure there is NO chance he will recover before we even start the decision process on what our next step is." -67687,Suggest cause and medication for red ring like infection in arm pit,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion it is resistant organism.Drug resistant organism should be treated with either higher dose of antibiotics or other antibiotics. In my opinion you should do culture and sensitivity of the organisms.Taking the drug according to report can treat the infections not only faster but very easily.Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene locally. This will treat the wound 50% faster. Please take care of dressing and cleaning.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ",I have been prescribed 1mg of Flucloxacillin 4 times a day for 7 days for wound infections from an ankle arthrodesis which I had earlier in the year. Before I was prescribed 500mg 4 times a day for a 6 week course. Why the larger dose now? Is it possible that it is just for a week -191624,Could the rash on my baby be related to something I ate?,"Hi,Does he complain of any pain on penile tip even when not passing urine? Is the glans swollen or red? Presence of these features indicates balanitis / balanoposthitis (infection of glans and foreskin). If you are able to retract foreskin without force, there is no phimosis.If no such symptoms, and pain is only during urination, this may suggest a urine infection. This is usually associated with increased frequency of urination also.Kindly take him to doctor, as both these conditions needs antibiotic treatment. Meanwhile, keep the area clean and dry, avoid forceful retraction of foreskin if there is difficulty, and drink enough fluids.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician ",My 7 year old son has just got in from school and said his willy hurts. I asked him to show me and he can t pull the foreskin back very far and it looks red. There is no pus or anything but he said it is sore when he goes for a wee. He did go swimming today but he said it was ok then. Have you any ideas or advice please? -193488,What does intermittent stomach pain and pain under the rib cage of a child indicate?,"Hi, If he is 23 months old with speaking difficulty and using sign language then it is an indications that he needs to be worked up for - 1. Isolated speech delay 2. Autistic Spectrum disorder. 3. Hearing defects. I need to take more history to assess him. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","My baby is about 23 months he always use his hand push me to understand his demand. His ear no problem. He can say papa, duck like this not Over10 words. His adenoids gland have problem. He want to say but can’t speak out. Make some sound which I not understand. What should I do" -98854,What is the treatment for a puss filled lump in the forehead?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some fibrocystic disease of breast. Or you may have breast cancer. Chances of cancer is very low but we should investigate for that. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give perfect idea about diagnosis. Then you should take treatment according to your diagnosis. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I am a 56 year old woman and a few weeks ago had a pimple under my left nipple. When it popped, a white pastie discharge came out. I had no more problems. Yesterday I noticed my nipple is flat and there is a lump behind it. It is somewhat tender and the area is soft but feel itchy all the time." -140116,What causes lower back pain?,"Hi,Looking to the history it seems that there might be having some problem with coccyx bone and sacral vertebrae like sacralisation of lumbar vertebrae.Go for x-ray lumbo-sacral region AP and Lateral view.Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.Ok and take care. ","Since I was 11 yrs old occasionally I have had pain in lower back with movement of right leg. So severe it felt like one more step and my hip would fall out. I am now 42 yrs old right tail bone pain and right leg pain and pressure is every daY, all day, 3 weeks now doc wont prescribe pain management othetr than advil... i cannot walk, sit, lay or put any weight on entire right side" -62146,Suggest effectiveness of balloon sinuplasty for chronic sinusitis,"Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. What problems your son is having could be due to 'seborrhoeic dermatitis' of scalp. Kindly do the following to overcome it. 1. Use alternate days shampoo containing coal tar or salicylic acid. 2. Use shampoo containing Ketoconazole twice a week. 3. Use shampoo containing Selenium and Zinc once a week. 4. Protect from direct sunlight by wearing a clean cap or using umbrella. 5. To control itching, he can take Tablet. Levocetrizine once a day. 6. Apply Clindamycin cream only on the areas you have boils everyday during bedtime.The lesions should subside gradually in a month time. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. ","I have staph on my scalp. Have had for about 15 years now. Tried most things including hibiscrub, coal tar, no perfume shampoo's and nothing has moved it. Its got better since I went to the dermotologist about 18 months ago as I was prescribed 1% dalacin T-Scalp location and Dermovate (for the itchyness). This controls it better but I still have redness and boils. Any suggestions?" -73132,How can PCOS causing infertility be treated?,he is having azospermia. means less sperm count. after having some antioxidants and hcg injections count will increase. so do not worry. hope you will have a baby soon. hope my answer helped you. take care. do not forget to rate this answer. ,sir my husband has vasectomy reversal in march 21 2014 three months after now in semen analysis quantity =4.0 cc colour =opaque white reaction=alkaline Odour =musty viscosity=semi viscous nature of sperm= Azoospermia others =Pusscells 2-5 seen/ HPF Epith.cells 1-4 /HPF RBC 1-3/HPF -109991,Does heavy chest exercises have any adverse effects regarding TB?,"It would be advisable to consult doctor, as you will need to be examined in detail. Also will require a EKG. ","i get sharp pains in the left chest muscles, 6'5 265 37yo , i used to power lift and stopped 3 years ago, i went to er thought i was having heart attack, after the ekg i was given pain medication, 3 years later its back, its an annoying pain, and i notice when i drink water i feel it trickle down my left side?" -65658,Can breathing difficulty be a symptom of tb?,Hello and thank you for your question.The reason for avoiding contact sports with mononucleosis is the danger of spleen rupture. Rides that are high velocity like roller coasters are probably not a good idea until the 2 weeks is up.Regards ,My son has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. He has already finished his course of antibiotics and told to avoid contact sports for at lease 2 more weeks. We are going to amusement park in 1 week. Is it safe for him to do amusement rides ie. roller coasters or is this dangerous to his health? -253325,What causes blood clots on the legs during pregnancy?,Yes its too early to comment. If you missed your period then go for upt otherwise wait for few days . ,"im a married 27 year old. My husband and I are not activity ttc but if it happens it would be great! My period began on oct 13 and we had sex twice in one day on the 23 using the pull out method with in a two hour window. my breast are very achy. Worst of all my mother in law had a dream that i was pregnant. After that i took a test ( i know to early). It was the walmart-equate. It quickly came with a positive then went away. (maybe i didn't do it right) . oh yeah! and a week after sex i had a horrible headache all day and night, and i was so tired! more tired than i have ever felt. now (if i am pregnant, i would be 10dpo) i am have a constant dull pain in the lower abdominal area.. I'm just trying to figure out what is going on and its to early to test if i am pregnant, i have already tried. thank you in advance" -113961,Can i take redbull only for today when on pulmison and folic acid for lupus?,"Dear Madam,The tests that you are mentioning points towards the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome . You will need to see a rheumatologist for this.Dr. Shruti ","MRI disclosed I have Lesions in my brainstem (pons to be specific). A year ago diagnosed with Pollymyealgia Rheumatica. Pain, trouble walking. Now my legs are so weak, they tremble when i try to stand straight up. Tremors. Weakness. Neurologist ordered blood work. My anti cardiolipin igm is 24 , the other cariolipins are <9. The Lupus anticoagulant came back negative, but the LA Screen is Positive , I do not know what any of this means. I am getting worse each day. Do not see doc till February 28. Had MRA of neck and head 3 days ago. No results yet. Any insight into these tests?" -1592,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -26219,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -2020,Please evaluate my prostate PSA biomarker test for any abnormality.,"Hi. Let me tell you, your reports are absolutely fine (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This ratio has got significance only when your total PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level is out of normal range. You can repeat this test annually. No intervention is required right now. Some of my questions are why did you get PSA done as it is not indicated at 31 years of age? Do you have any urinary complaints (frequency, urgency, poor stream, nocturia, dribbling, etc)? Do you have any previous episodes of UTI (urinary tract infection)? Are you diabetic or hypertensive or on any medications? ","Hello doctor, I need a urologist to look at my labs. I also have prostate PSA biomarkers like total PSA, free PSA, and prostate-specific antigen free ratio." -1944,I get recurrent diarrhea and doctor suggested sensitive intestine. What is my problem?,"Hello. As you described this condition to be lasting for almost more than a year, it can be IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but IBS usually starts at an early age than this, although it can happen at any age. That is why it is important to rule out all organic causes before labeling it as a sensitive bowel (IBS). Please answer the following questions to rule out organic causes. Do you have any weight loss with it? How many episodes of loose stools do you have in 24 hours? Do you get up in the night for stools? Do you have any crampy abdominal pain with it? Is there any blood in stools or mucus? Is your sleep disturbed? Any stress? Any travel history to tropics? Any biopsy was taken during the colonoscopy to rule out microscopic colitis? Meanwhile, do a few of these lab tests and start this treatment in addition to probiotics but the tablet should be taken four hours apart from probiotics. 1.TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). 2.CRP (C-reactive protein). IBS? Tablet Rifixamine 550 mg 1+0+1 for 21 days. ","Hello doctor, For the past one year, I am having diarrhea. I went to the doctor. He wrote me some tests. My blood, urine, and feces are normal and negative for parasites. My stomach ultrasound, colonoscopy are normal. Six months later, I went to the dentist. She asked me to take Flagyl 500 mg (Metronidazole). On the next day, my feces was normal and tight. I asked another gastroenterologist and he said to continue the Flagyl for 14 days. After 10 days I had diarrhea again. The doctors are telling me that I have very sensitive intestines and advise me to take probiotics and Ibutin gelsectan. I still have diarrhea. What is your idea about my problem?" -214548,What causes unresolved gum/tooth pain after root canal procedure?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to consult your Physician before starting the procedure, your blood pressure blood report has to be examined before the procedure also get a fitness concern from him, and discuss which drug needs to be stopped before the procedure and until when, after that you can safely undergo the extraction....Hope you find this as helpful,Take care! ","hello doctor, my father is a heart patient, had AVR in 2009, had mild attack last year, presently on heart related drugs including ECOSPRIN 150. he is having painful gums and needs tooth extraction. is there any process of extraction which involves less bleeding as he cannot skip ECOSPRIN 150?" -226377,Suggest methods to reduce chest fat in male,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You may be suffering from metabolic syndrome with acanthosis nigricanus or photosensitivity or rash or fungal infection etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Eat green leafy vegetables, do regular exercise, and yoga. Take tablet B complex. Please consult your doctor/dermatologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. ",i am masturation since 10 years for the age of 16 and nearly in have hyper dark circle for 5 years my name pavan age 26 my weight is 95 kgs b12 is 127 and vitamin d is also low 20.2 overall colestrol is 6.6 bp is 140/80 i am takin multi vitamin i am feeling good energitic but hyper dark circles are not going pl help -192843,How to treat recurring stomach cramps and headaches?,"Hello, By what you say I feel that we need to rule out a colonic for rectal polyp.He might require a colonoscopy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","Dear Doctor, A Happy New Year to you at first. My nephew has been passing stool with drops of blood since the last 2-3 months.He has been suggested to go for a colonoscopy. Since he is only 5 years old,so we are worried. Can you please tell what should be done now? Do we need to come down to Chennai at your place or this condition can be treated in Bengal only? If so please recommend us the name of a good Pediatric Doctor who will be able to take care of the entire matter. Based on your valuable information we shall be acting fast. Thanks & Regards, S.Chakraborty Siliguri. Mobile : 0000" -192616,Could drinking lots of fruit juice effect health?,"Hi, Weight for this age is normal and appropriate. No need to worry about the weight at present. Frequent swelling in the body may be due to allergies. You can find the cause for the allergy and avoid it. You can give medicines to remove worms from the gut. Deworming drugs can be given once in 6 months so that she can be free from worm infestation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician ","My daughter has completed 4 yrs. She has swelling over her body. This could be once in a week or two, twice in a month as well. Her weight is 16 Kg. For 4 yrs child I think it is very less. She does not eat anything. Pls suggest what could be done for her." -87840,What is the treatment for gallstones and gallbladder tumor?,"hi you are saing that you have used tylenol 3000mg/day and this is a major cause of elevated liver pannel. with regard to surgery yes anesthesia may cause elevated liver pannnel. I am glad to know that you have stoped medication, but the noralization of liver pannel take more than 6 weeks. wishing you all the best Dr.Klerida ","my sgot sgpt and alkline phosphatase were normal before I had gb surgery,,,they were elevated after surgery ,,,but that was in june they are still elevated and continue to rise,,I do have a fatty liver but wouldn t that have shown elevations before the gb surgery levels now are alk phos 282 sgot 286 sgpt 223 and dr office just called to tell me they are in the 300 range now I have stopped crestor about 3 weeks ago I have just past week stopped all tylenol ,,i have arthritis,,so i was taking about 3000mg a day sometimes,,could it be now that gb isn t there that liver is under stress Im a old nurse and am trying to figure this out ,,,could surgery have messed something up,,,not looking to blame anyone ,,just looking for a few answers" -23769,Any help or suggestions to prevent the loose stools ?,"Hi. I appreciate you seeking help for your mother. Well, after having gone through the case history as described, it seems her fecal incontinence is mostly of neurological origin. In the given context, I would advise that she would be clinically examined by a neuro physician first and treatment recommended appropriately. Also, self-administration of any supplementation should be avoided. For her cognitive, memory, weakness issues and health balance you can include a BRAT (banana, rice, apple, toast) diet, which will likely help improve her present diarrhea or fecal incontinence issue. Make sure that she stays well hydrated too. WHO (World Health Organization) recommended electrolyte drinks can be of help. For further information consult a naturopathy specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/naturopathy-specialist ","Hi doctor, My mom is 83 years old. She had a bad fall 1.5 years ago and suffered with a head injury with little internal bleeding and a broken arm. While in hospital, she contracted C.diff and has had several recurring bouts with it. She has had a transplant and so far she is doing well with no recurrence. She also has a fistula near the rectum from an abscess. They put in a tube to keep it open and flowing. She has always had bouts of constipation and diarrhea for years before the accident. Her cognitive functions have been diminishing. One of my brothers is living with her and care taking her for full time. She is very weak, but can walk with the aid of a walker. Before the accident, she was fine. But, she may have shown a few signs of slight memory issues and balance prior to the accident as well. Our main issue right now is loose stools with some fecal incontinence. The doctor said that the fecal incontinence is because of a weak rectum that will not hold back fecal matter. Also, the fistula is always draining. When her stools are normal, she has good energy and cognitive function. When she has loose stools, she is very weak and can hardly stand or walk. Her cognitive function is a lot worse. She gets very confused about daily items and memory issues. We are looking for supplements to keep her regular and avoid the loose stool episodes. These are recurring every other week. Being so weak at the time of an episode, the toilet and the surrounding area get very filthy. She has little control and not able to clean herself properly. Her diet is pretty good. We are trying to keep dairy items away, limiting sugar and some carbohydrates as best as we can. We are giving her Metamucil when she has loose stools as well as some ammonium. This seems to have very limited success. She is on a blood pressure medicine as well as on Coumadin. So, we have to watch for interactions between everything. Regarding supplements, right now she is taking Alpha-GPC, Prevagen and multivitamins B for cognitive help, Fish oil, turmeric and Centrum multivitamins. Any help or suggestions to prevent the loose stools without creating constipation would be appreciated. I would also like to increase her core energy, so she will feel more like moving around. We have a physical therapist at once a week." -130926,"Being an Asthmatic, can I slowly wean off Foracot inhaler?","hi i appreciate your concernheadache, somnolence, dry mouth, mild drowsiness and GI disturbances are most consistent side effects of cetirizine.if you are tending to drive/operate machinery or engage in potentially hazardous activities avoid morning doses.don't take with with alcohol or other CNS depressant may cause reduction in alertness and impairment of performance.hope i have answered your queryfeel fry to ask for further querieshave a nice day ","Dr, i have throat allergy my Dr said, now i am taking Histacet citrizine Dihydrocloride 10mg, at the same time am taking pregnancy tablets (ovulation tablets) any side effect is there if i have Histact allergy tablet? histacet how many day i should use for one course? pls replay me" -140593,What causes numbness in feet and back pain ?,Hellou have devrloped PIVD i.e PROLAPSE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC...u need to get done MRI OF LUMBOSACRAL SPINE ,hi im maria working at a hospital with shifting schedules. its already been 7 months since we were put in the grave yard shift. for the last 3 months im ok. but as the succeeding months push through i felt my severe upper back ache. and lately i have a yellowish phlegm. but i dont have any cough. -115838,Is Levipill 500 proper medication for fits?,"Hello,Your doctor has prescribed the medicine considering it’s benefits more than it’s side effects. So do not worry. Take the medicines as per the advice. Regarding changing the dose or stopping it, as your doctor is aware of your husband’s current situation, it’s better to consult him in person. If there is need of any modification of changes, your doctor will do so. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manisha Auradkar, General & Family Physician ","Doctor, my husband is being advised to take Montek 10 mg since 3 months and spray Duonase for the chronic bronchitis symptoms. is there any side effects for this medicine and for how long it can be used safely? please send ur reply at YYYY@YYYY ." -25023,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -237955,What causes fits of anger and lack of patience?,"Hii understand your concern and appreciate your positive outlook.Effexor is velnafaxin and it is antidepressant.150 mg is not high dose and it is usual dose to treat depression.It help to recover from depression within 6 month of period if she did not improve then need to re evaluate diagnosis. Anger ,crying etc are the symptoms that shows psychological illness.consult psychiatrist for better evaluation.say thank you if you are helped.happy to help you further.Thank you. ","My partner has been prescribed Effexor xr 150 mg. is this a high dose and if so what would it be used for? I believe he has been on this medication for around 18 months. Depression or some other issue? I am concerned about his behaviour lately - anger, rage, crying easily. Sandy" -114835,Does sizopin tablet affect pregnancy and childbirth?,"Hi,If you are bitten, and the dog is suspected to have rabies or has no record of vaccination, you should take the vaccine as soon as possible, within 3–5 days at the outset after the bite.However, in your case if the dog seems to be vaccinated against rabies and if the efficacy of the vaccine is confirmed by laboratory and the fact that the dog is healthy even after 15 days following the bite, there is no need for you to take the vaccine.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","Had a dog bite last March 1, 2012. Had it cleaned with water and soap and had my tetanu injection after, and 7days taking of anti-biotics. It s a neighbor s pet dog with vaccine and the dog is okey. I still want an anti-rabies vaccine, Is it still okey to have it after 15days bite?" -16319,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -178870,Any suggestion to get back strength/walk normally when having slipped disc?,"With basket ball injury in head internal bleeding in brain is possible.Symptoms will be headache,vomiting, constricted pupil opposite side of bleeding. Slowly it leads to semicomatose condition to coma. So it is advisable to take MRI of brain.To be given nil orally and bed rest to be strictly followed without pillow.This should be contined till brain bleeding is ruled out. ","yesterday someone throw basketball at my head and hit pretty hard, afterward i felt a little shaken and ingnored it, later that night i had a severe headace and took an advil. the next morning i felt fine, tonight i have a little pressure in my head. should i be worried about it being very seriouse, or having internal bleeding ? thank you" -135240,"Severe body ache, fever, chest congestion, swollen glands, nasal congestion, yellow sputum. Medication required?",it is allergic sinusitis i dont know which treatmnt you are taking but i advise to get xray pns waters view and consultr ent specialist for treating sinuses which will clear yout ear problems all allergies will be completely cured after allergy tretment for time you can apply neosporin h eye ointment in nose and sea water 2 drps in nose at night ,"I have had problems with allergies and my left ear for 4 yrs. the left ear is constantly clogged and I feel a fullness. If I hold my nose, close my mouth and act as though I blowing my nose it clears momentarily. Sounds like the tube is becoming unstuck. Then I get dizzy and hear hissing in my ear. Shortly after my ear is clogged again." -201819,Could regular nebulisation for cough and cold lead to asthma?,"Hi, there are some studies which suggests association of cow milk and Type 1 diabetes mellitus but these studies are premature and a concrete proof is not present yet. Take care. ","My son is only two years old and he has detected IDDM (type 1 diabetes) just one months ago. I have gone through a study which speaks primary cause of type 1 diabetes is taking of cow milk instead of mother milk. Can by serving mother milk, his remained beta cells can be protected?" -159476,Suggest treatment for tingling sensations in the left foot,Dear patient dextro Means right and levo means left. Scoliosis means side curvature of spine. cervical spine means spine in the region of neck. Report says your upper cervical spine is turned towards right and lower cervical spine is turned to left side. Listhesis means displacement of one vertebra over the other. Your second cervical C2 vertebra is displaced over third cervical c3 vertebra and hence c3 over c4 and c7 over T1. Disc is present between two vertebra and contains fluid in the centre. Degenerative changes in the form of disc means loss of fluid from the disc and decrease in the height of disc. Modic changes are seen at the end plate of vertebra and ranges from grade 1 to 4. ,"MRI showed dextroscoliosis of the upper and levoscoliosis of the lower cervical spine.grade 1 anterior listhesis is seen c2 over c3,c3 over 4,c7 over t1.Intravertebral disc degenerative changes are seen at c3-c7..Modic type 1 discogenic bone marrow signal alteration is seen at c3-c7.no chiari malformation." -39093,Does acidity cause pimples ?,"hi u need to consult dermatologist -skin doctor u have pimple may be due to infection ,drug or hormones u should wash ur face 3-4 times a day avoid oily and spicy food cover ur face while going outside dont popped or pick it trim ur nail ","Hi Doctor , I am 29ys ,have lot of pimples on my face , which has puss in it & big in size also pains a little. Also have acidity problem , may b this is the cause of pimples as well. Can u suggest whom should i consult." -98989,Suggest treatment for bump on middle finger,Hi.It is known from your history that this is a painless swelling and you have noticed this incidentally. The most probable cause for such lumps is either a non-infected cyst or a lipoma.I would advise you to consult a General Surgeon to find out the cause. It is better to get this removed (excised) for 2 reasons.1> your get rid of the disease and 2> you get the histopathological diagnosis- makes you tension-free that it is not a cancer. ,"Hey, I was in the shower today and while washing up found a large lump just inside my upper right butt crack area. At first I was freaked out but I need to figure out what it is. It does not hurt much and hasn t been very itchy so far. Does not look like a pimple or rash, and it s kind of hard feeling. Any idea what this could be?" -95906,Suggest remedy for lumps,"HI,Dear,Thanks for the inquisitive query to HCM.1-I studied your query in depth.2-In my opinion , the multiple small lumps in inner thigh are the , Fat globules loaded fatty tissue , which is normal for your body ,which is over-weigh for your height....excess by at least 43 kgs(ideal 70 kg-but you are 113 kg now) for your height.3-These series of small lumps are not to be worried,as its part of the normal fat cells, though overloaded for your age.3-a- These lumps are in no way-to be mistaken for ""-LIPOMAS"" at all.3-Treatment- 3-a-You need to reduce your weight-at least by 30 kgs over a time.3-b-Consult your doctor and start the treatment accordingly.3-c-Your bp and medical history may be clean,but its time you treat the overweight issue-which is quiet alarming issue of your health.4-Hope this would solve your query to your satisfaction.5-Wellcome for more queries to me On HCM.6-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query.Have a Good Day..!! ","I was rubbing my upper inner thighs because they seemed sensitive and when I pressed down through the fat tissue my thighs felt like a series of small, hard lumps. What could that be? I am 5'8"" and 250. I have good blood pressure and a clean medical history. I am 25 yrs old." -232186,Could pain in testicle and groin be due to crystal meth?,thanks for your querythe problem of bed-wetting may be cause of weed he smokes. try to convince him to leave that habit gradually and advise him to pass urine before going to bed. please share this issue with him so that he realises and quits weed.if this doesnt workout there are drugs for bed-wetting. consult nearby dctor and get the treatmentthank you ,my boyfriend is wetting the bed at 17 years old . he s a very deep sleeper and smokes weed. I wake up every morning to wet covers and sometimes even my clothes are wet. he seems to wake up in the night and change so he knows he s doing it . I don t want to say anything to him because I don t want to embarrass him :( help -114126,"On plaquenil, diagnosed with astigmatism, severe dryness in eye. X-ray shows unstable cornea. Could this be due to plaquenil?","hi if her ana and dsdna are negative then the chances that she has sle are low. why dont you consult some other rheumatologist, it may be wiser to discontinue hydroxychloroquine. ","My wife suspected as SLE patient by Dr, Sukumar Mukherjee in the year 2003, Since then she was treated by Oysolone & HCQS.Now she is in HCQS only. There is no previous symptom eecept low Hymoglobin , Fatigue , low Vitamin D ,sussecptible to cough & cold.Doctrs never allow to withdraw HCQS where ANA & Ds dna factors are negative. she does not understand her present status,she is suffering from hyperacdity, sleeplessness ,low appetiete etc. where we may go at kolkata to treat her? Actually Dr. Sukumarjee, Dr. Shyamashys Bannerjee are raely avaiable- both are indifferent to her various other complication as i told before what shall we do?" -205037,Is zathrine and jiffy right medication for fever diagnosed as typhoid in a child?,"Hello dear,Welcome to HCM. May be you heard that most changes of our skin depend from statement of our internal organs. There are different causes of red dots:1.We should differentiate Staphylococcus aureus infection(throat culture, stool culture).2.Allergic dermatitis(Ig E of blood).3.Dysbiosis of intestine.4.Contact dermatitis(synthetic clothes).5.Rash due sweating and heat wave.6.Strepthodemia I suggest-Consult dermatologist-Get examine your child for following up-Antihistamines(Cetirizine)-Probiotic(Darolac 1 capsule once a day for 1 month for normal intestinal flora)-Use only child's soap(Johnson's baby or other), do not overheat baby, wear only cotton. Best regards Dr.Svetlana Shrivastva ",My almost two year old has had small raised dots on his upper arms and legs for some time now which have not seemed to bother him until recently I've noticed him scratching/picking his arm......any idea if this is something to treat or is it an anotomical anomaly? -146604,Why is bone marrow biopsy advised if WBC count is high?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If your hemoglobin is below 12.5 you can not donate blood. You should consult your doctor and go for complete blood count and peripherals smear examination. Then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","hi, my name is toni...i went to give blood today and they told me my blood count was really low so i couldnt give blood... my blood count was 17.. they also told i should make an appt. with my dr. to see y its been so low... the last 3 time i have trie to give blood its been to low and its been of a year or so..." -232483,What does my sperm analysis report indicate?,Thanks for contacting HCMYou are concerned about having right testicular pain after exercise. This pain could have many causes. The most common would be just strain of the groin muscles. During your exercises make sure you wear a jock strap and tight fitting underwear to support your testicles.Another possibility is an inguinal hernia. These are congenital and will manifest themselves with testicular pain and a lump in the groin. Your doctor should do a hernia check.Also you could have epididymitis an infection of the sperm tubules behind the testicles. Your doctor again should check and if needed start you on antibiotics.I recommend if after wearing better supportive underwear or jock strap that if you are still having pain that you seek medical attention.Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your health care concerns and questions ,"Good evening. I have been having a nagging pain in my right scrotum for the past 2 or 3 days. Its most noticeable when I run or jump. Since I am an active runner, this is disconcerting to me. It feels light something is squeezing my right testicle. Is this something that will clear up in a few days? Can I wait to see if it will get better?" -22672,Is it anything serious when there is high level of lymphocytes?,"Hello. Lymphocytes are usually increased following a viral infection, some bacterial infections and also in conditions of stress. If you have a cold, it might be due to viral infection. The percentage of increase in your lymphocytes is not very high. Continue taking medication that has been prescribed for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). You are slightly anemic and try to have food items like green leafy vegetables which are rich in iron to prevent iron deficiency. For more information consult a hematologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist ","Hi doctor, I took CBC test before six months. My WBC is 8970 cells/cmm and lymphocytes are 45.4 % 4080 cells/cmm. Yesterday, I took another CBC test. My WBC is 7.5 cells/cmm and lymphocytes are 46.4 %. Is it anything serious when there is a high level of lymphocytes? I have GERD like symptoms. Yesterday, I took an endoscopy and everything is fine." -42292,Lot of hair fall with white particles in scalp,"hi, welcome to HCM,you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis of scalp.wash your scalp with ketoconazole+ZPTO shampoo.apply beclomethasone + clotrimazole lotion once daily.take tab cetrizine 10mg once daily.this will resolve your problem.thanks ",Well actually i am suffering from a lot of hair fall plus whenever i scratch my head i feel white particles and at the end of every strand there is one that sort of a particle but i am definitely sure i dont have lice. And can you please help me in front i am totally going bald and i am only 21years old female -210161,What causes sediment at bottom of accumulated urine in a child?,"HIWell come to HCMThe rash could be due to viral fever and also may be due to antibiotic and some time this may not need any treatment, this comes around once the course of disease is over and antibiotic stopped, if the rash is sever then this can be treated with Levocetrizine Tab 2.5 mg three times in day, hope this information helps. ",I do child care i n my home. I have a nine year old girl that was diagnosed with strep throat last thursday. I started watching her on Monday this week. She is on antibiotics. I don t know which one. We went swimming at the city pool yesterday. Today she has a rash all over. It was apparent at 7 am this morning and has gotten worse through the day. I am wondering if she is reacting to her medicine or just the chlorine from the pool yesterday. I am sorry I didn t know this was a cost service. Thanks anyways. -52077,Could extreme increase in heart rate while walking be due to hormones?,"ARBs will be the best for her...as atacand tab, losartan tab...and you have to check the kidney function every now and then... ",My mother is 64 and have been suffering from dibetis and high blood pressure for last 20 years. She was on regular medication and the sugar and BP use to be sometime within limit sometime high. Of late she has BUN 28 and creatinine 3 with heamoglobin 8.9 and swelling in leg with vomit tendency. what should be the line of treatment for her -220652,"Tongue, inside mouth white, cracked, cheeks swollen with white pus. Reason and cure?","Hello, Thanks for posting your query in hcm forum. Since you had undergone root canal treatment one year back,The swelling and pain arised may be due to- Re-infection. Perforation or ledge formation while performing root canal procedure. Periapical infection underlying. Incomplete removal of infected pulp from pulp canals. I would suggest you to get a x-ray done. If required,re-rct has to be done. If infection is severe,tooth has to be extracted. Hope this helps. ","i had root canal treatment and a tooth extraction over a year ago now.. ever since the right hand side face was swelling for some time it was burning, the burning sensation as now gone,but im still left with the swelling its awful iv been back to dentist and had my sinuses cheeked they are fine the dentist said to keep ptting ice packs on but as im sure you can appreciate thats simply not convenient for a lady of 33 years old. its taking my looks away from me and im becoming depressed. please could you help me???????? :(" -242690,"Have depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia. No similar family history","HIThank for choosing HCMPsychiatric patient need more attention and moral support, such cases can only be handled with expert psychiatrist, the counselling some time more important than medicine for such patient, better to the psychiatrist, have nice day. ","My father is mental patient from long time (20 years) , main problem is that he is creating problem during morning time to leave the bed. We have been tried every way to make him ready to leave the bed even forcefully but not succeeded. Some day he leaves the bed without any force but other day he creates the problem. Once he is out of the bed for 10 to 20 minutes he will perform daily activity without any problem. So I request you to suggest some medicine or any good doctor ." -82762,What does intense shadowing intraluminal echoes mean ?,"Hi Deep Welcome to HealthcareMagic. I guess we need a confirmation on what you are asking .Did you mean to say COPD ? If your father has COPD and high pulse rate , this needs medical attention as early as possible.If he is breathless , you should consider supplying oxygen immediately and high pulse rate can denote a respiratory distress. Please feel free to provide us further information and get a better advice. Take care ","my father is on capd , currently facing high pluse rate is there any woory" -114617,Are there any side effects for tranostat mf tablets?,"Hi,Yes, some antibiotics do cause liver injury as one of their common side effects resulting in elevated liver enzymes. Since you did not mention the names of the prescribed antibiotics it is difficult to ascertain their expected side effects.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","Hi, i finished up several cycles of antibiotics a few weeks ago and about a week and a half after being finished i had blood work done and alt liver enzymes were elevated. My doctor said to come back in three months to more blood work. Can antibiotics cause a elevation in alt levels? They were elevated to 62. Thanks" -72577,Will sperm liquification time cause problems in conceiving?,Hi welcome to hcm.I have gone through your question.All medicines are supplementary for semen. But semen analysis should be done and color doppler ultrasound should be done.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to hello you further.Take care. ,"I am prescibed Tab Ebexid 2 tablets thrice a day, tab Fortege 2 tab thrice a day, Tab CoQ Forte 1 tab daily & 1 tab of Fertyl M daily. This us because of negligent sperm count & motality rate. I am also diabetic. Is this dosage proper & will it help." -252578,Can a CT scan affect the fetus?,"HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.1] If you have missed your periods and urine test is positive, then considering your history of mole in last pregnancy, I will suggest to blood beta HCG test and if its value is in pregnant range , please get USG done as early as possible.2] Also tell USG doctor the history of mole while taking appointment.3] Common symptoms of pregnancy are--GiddinessNauseaVomitingLoss of appetiteSleepinessFrequent urinationFatigueHeaviness in breast.You may have any of these symptomsI hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you good health.Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic. Thanks. If this answer helps you, please thank me. ",hi there i have done 15 home pregnancy test so went to doctors and gave urine sample and was negative i done several more after this which again came up positive at home i am eager to have a scan but obviously the doctor wont book me in for one i am concerned as i had a mole pregnancy back in 2004 many thanks -61950,What causes persistent fever while on medication for tuberculosis?,"Hi,Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing.Brief Answer :Yes you need another full course of Anti Rabies Vaccine (ARV)Detailed Answer :As a physician i would like to tell you that one full course of ARV provides immunity of aroun 2-3 years. As described by you, the wound seems to be of Category-II. So I suggest that you get those ARV and tetanus Shots as soon as possible.ARV schedule is that You will be requiring 5 doses of Rabipur on 0, 3rd, 7th, 14th & 28th day. If wound is extensive, human rabies immunoglobulin is also given with first dose. Also I suggest that you get you dog immunized regularly to be more sure.And have your physician to take a look at wound after which only a antibiotic course could be prescribed by taking into consideration of the nature and extension of the wound.Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum.Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question.Have a nice Day.Regards,Dr.Abhijeet ","Hello Doctor. Last January 15 2013, I was bitten by a dog. I finished the whole anti rabies procedure. then, last Tuesday I was bitten again by our dog. I wanted to know if I'm required to repeat the whole anti rabies vaccination because it tear my skin and the wound's swelling. Thank you." -182310,"12 yr old had seizure, skin allergy after discharge from hospital. Advised Eptokind, Atarax. Right treatment ?","Hello, he medications are right and your doctor has appropriately increase the dosage when it was not controlled with a lower dosage. The highest doses can not be given right from the start and so gradually these medications have to be adjusted. If seizures are not controlled with 1 medication then others have to be added. For some patients it is a long and truly frustrating experience to reach at the correct dose and combination. Good luck. ","my son 2 years and 10 months a angelman syndrome kid had seizures from last month dr, advised to take an EEG it showed an normal report but yet he had seizures and they advised to take valparin 3ml twice a day but he had seizures after taking medicines also and now dr. prescribed valparin 4ml and lobazam 5 twice a day.is it the right medicine? What are the side effects? HE is 11 kgs now." -6921,"I am suffering from anal, stomach, and muscle pain. What could be the cause?",Hello. Please explain your symptoms in detail. ,"Hello doctor, I have anal issues, stomach, and muscle pain. Please help me." -59701,What causes chest pain and backache while on treatment for lung infection?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. HFMD is a harmless disease and it will generally subsided by five to seven days with conservative management. HFMD is a disease of children and you have to consult a GP before making a diagnosis. As of now you can take paracetamol for fever and body ache. A short course of antibiotics is preferably Amoxclavvcan be taken for five to seven days. Wishing you good health! ,"I have been exposed to hand, foot and mouth disease. I am an elementary school teacher. I started with a fever and horrible blisters on one of my tonsils yesterday. I also have body aches. If this is hand, foot and mouth, how long should I expect to be away from school? I also have lupus and I am immunosupressed." -138840,Suggest treatment for severe lower back pain,"Dear- thanks for using our service and will give you my medical advise. Your friend is suffering from back pain probably from herniated disc ,spinal stenosis or arthritis. This is probably pressing the nerve and giving radiation toward the side. It depends of the level of nerve damage, pain can radiates to one side or both. He might try bed rest,anti-inflammatory and heating pad for 2-3 days. If no improvement , he should have an evaluation with MRI of lumbosacral .I hope that my advise has been helpfulDr.Sara ","Hi, My friend who is male and who is 50 years old had a pain on one side of his mid back towards the side and then he is experiencing the same pain at the same point on the other side of his back. Any ideas? he thought he had a fever with it, but I checked and he doesn t, but he doesn t look like he feels well either with glassy eyes.." -245271,Suggest natural treatment for intrusive thoughts,YOU CAN USE ICE PACKS 4 HOURLY.TAKE PLENTY OF WATER .MINIMUM 2-3 LIT RES A DAY .DO NOT WORRY THE PAIN WILL SUBSIDE WITH IN 1-2 DAYS.THANKS ,"I use meth in an IV the other day. The needle was new & never used, blood registered in the syringe when I pulled the plunger back. I stopped when I felt stinging and checked to make sure I was in the vein, and I was. Very mild stinging continued for the last 7 to 8 units of the shot. When no knot came up I thought it would be fine. Four days later, I have a knot that grew from the size of a dime this morning to a half dollar and its very painful. I am hoping for a home remedy. I have soaked in hot water tonight, but it feels like its getting worse by the minute." -193129,Is Flavoxate safe for a child?,"Hi, About your child. Nephrotic syndrome is a common disorder in children in the age group of 2 to 8 years. Its unfortunate that your child is having this issue for past one and half years. Recommended treatment for nephrotic syndrome is steroids. Response to steroid treatment is very good. But if the disease is not under control or child is having frequent relapses of nephrotic syndrome, then the child may require steroid-sparing agents. I don't think immunity development has a major role in controlling the relapses of nephrotic syndrome. I would suggest you visit a pediatric nephrologist so that he /she can help you to treat the child. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician ",my child is suffering from nephrotic syndrome from last one & half year but he is responding good to defcot treatment .so can he get rid out of this disease permanantly very soon in coming 1 to 2 years according to his immunity development ? & whethere such immunity devlopment occurs in chidren of 6 years age? -53404,"What causes rapid heart beats, nausea and chest pain?","Hi,Based on the findings given in the history you seem to be suffering from heart failure secondary to uncontrolled blood pressure. I advise you to consult a physician/cardiologist for further evaluation which may involve certain tests such as ECG, Echocardiography and routine lab tests. You may also need drugs like diuretics along with the BP lowering medications to control the blood pressure. You must restrict your dietary salt intake, avoid smoking, alcohol, and stress.Hope these answer your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ","Recently had a stress test done. Had to stop after 6 minutes short of breath blood pressure 220 over 110, heart rate 87, ekg ok what does this mean? Tak bata blockers and atacand since january, no other medication. No real symptoms other than tighness in chest, short of breath. Age 47 female" -123259,Why do I get sudden dull pain in right side of the stomach with gallbladder removed?,"Hi. A kick by a 3 year old in a recovery phase of LAVH needs medical attention immediately. Stop oral intake. I wold advise you to be seen by a Doctor on an urgent basis , who on general and local abdominal examination would advise you to go for an Ultrasonography examination. ","I just hit week 4 post op from my LAVH. I have been having a lot of pain in my right side, sharp and stabbing. Today my 3 year old kicked me in my belly, it hurt so bad that it made me throw up and light headed, now I have sharper pain in my right side and a strong dull achy pain across the whole abdomen. What do I do?" -200741,Suggest treatment for low grade fever in kids,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of stomach pain which seems to be due to electrolyte imbalance in body. It could be due to viral infection leading to gastroenteritis in body. Need not to worry at all. You should get intravenous fluid administration as well. Avoid hot, sharp and spicy food. You should start treatment with combination of fluoroquinolones and ornidazole. You should take small and frequent meals and avoid large meals at a time. You can take banana on daily basis and light food. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. You should visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment after prescription. You should avoid taking dairy products in excess. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","My daughter is 9 and a half year old and she is getting terrible stomach pain from the past 2 days. I consulted a doctor yesterday, and we did ultrasound and the report is all clear. The doctor said it is gastric problem, but the pain is still there. what should I do?" -119888,What causes pain in umbilical region after removing wax?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in to us.A pain in the rib cage that gets more severe on bending is likely to be of musculoskeletal origin and can be due to costochondritis if it has been for weeks. Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone (sternum). It is also known as chest wall pain. Costochondritis is not a life-threatening condition but can sometimes cause significant discomfort and distress to patients. It can affect anyonebut is seen more often in young adults and women.Taking anti-inflammatory medications and avoiding activities and movements that intensify the pain usually helps.Please note that in all cases of pain in abdomen, it is wise to get an ultrasound abdomen done after consulting your doctor to make sure you have no problem with liver, gall bladder, kidneys and pancreas. ",I have pain in my abdomen on my right side under my rib cage. It gets worse when I bend or lift. It feels like something is moving or pushing out and if I apply pressure and stretch it seems to relive it some. But it is still sore for a while after. What could it be? -182772,What is the cause of trembling in the face and hand of one with normal blood sugar ?,"Hi, welcome to H.C.M.Forum. dont feel angry upon me. first you consult psychiatrist, as sometimes, one can't judge where the pain is.with his treatment you will get 90% relief . rest he will guide you to see the specialist of necesity. neurologist may be the correct person. thank you. ","please help doctor , Iam writing my sad story requesting you to provide proper treatment and solution for my problems.Before 8 years,i have done a mistake.I have put my forehead on the table and rolled it. Because both sides of my forehead was little bit pushed forward. Therefore, I was trying to bring it to the normal shape. When I did this for five – six days I faced a problem; when I bend my forehead (from eye side to upside) I was feeling pain on the upside part of my eye (left side). Then gradually I felt like the left side of my head (just upside of the forehead) is benumbed. So I stopped rolling the forehead. But I did not show this to any doctor and did not do any self treatment for this for two and half years. During this period my face, forehead and frond side of my head become paralyzed. I felt that I have no face, forehead or head. I was feeling neither cold nor hot. I felt cold on the frond side of the head. When I touch my forehead, I felt like I am touching some other thing.i have neck pain & sensation low also I approached many doctors. doctor is saying sub nerve has damaged in forehead I request you to kindly help me to solve my problems. Kindly provide me proper treatment for my disease . God bless you" -199289,What is the treatment for symptomatic focal epilepsy in a 8 year old?,Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid needs evaluation for anemia. Not only that she will need a bone marrow aspiration cytology and lymphoreticular malignancy should also be ruled out.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My 12 year old daughter has an increasing RDW. It is now at 18 when it was at 14 in the beginning of May. She was admitted to a hospital in May for an extremely swollen lymph area on one side of her neck. The doctors operated twice in May and drained the area and removed necrotic tissue. They have done many tests and all have come back negative. She is pale, weak, with chest pain and shortness of breath. Her neck is finally and slowly healing but her lips are often white and even were blue one day this week. All of her other blood counts have returned to normal but her RDW continues to increase. Please help." -26768,What is the maximum iron intake for a man?,Hello. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, I am a 31 year old male, who is 1.8 m tall, and I weigh 106 kg. I have a problem recently. I went to a dentist for an abscess, and I had blood a bit removed, so I felt a bit weak. And finally some days after, I felt I needed iron supplements. I took one 100 mg and then took another 100 mg. And I took Amoxicillin antibiotic of 125 mg not more like 1 to 2 hours after, as I was under antibiotics. The antibiotics I had were 1000 mg, but I was not taking 1000 mg I took 500 mg or less or rarely 1000 mg for five days. But I took the iron supplement on last day of my antibiotic before having the tooth extraction. I also took another split of 100 mg, but not 100 mg but like 75 mg split into two. What is the maximum iron intake for adult men? What must I do if I took an overdose? Does taking LiverCare help?" -179844,Shock waves when eating food or crossing legs. History of heart attack. Could it be suicide disease?,"Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. The treatment failure of the patient depends upon so many factors. If she is irregular in taking medicine, if she is using some medicine which has seizures as side effect, like antihistamines,ofloxacin etc. Should not be exposed to bright light, or continuous exposure to light like Tv, or computer.Premature delivery may not be the cause, other wise they would have started at an early age. Regarding the surgery, the attending doctor will be the correct judge, and pros and cons will be there with all the procedures. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.Thank you. ","My 23 year old daughter starting having seizures 15-20 per day when she turned 18. she was born 2 months 2 weeks premature, her seizures are somewhat controlled with medication, she is on 12 different meds per day, she still has seizures 1to 2 per day, her neurologist is suggesting surgery, what are the disadvantages vs advantages." -213541,"What causes cough, urination inability with sickness after teeth removal?","Such gag reflexes may be related to infection and irritation in the vagus nerve or glossopharengeal nerve. If you have had any ear,nose or throat infections before you started experiencing such gags then there is a high possibility that any such infection would have irritated your nerve and if not also you should consult a neurologist and get yourself examined. Regarding the denture i am surprised that you had no complains in the process of denture construction but yes you can rule out with your dentist that it is not overextending towards your throat, though since you have gag anyways even if it is not extending its the nerve trouble so get that right. ",about 4 months ago i started gagging really bad about everything ..i gag all the time and about 3 weeks ago i gotten false teeth and i cant hardly keep them in my mouth what do u think is wrong with me and i can i do to stop this i am a 40 year old female .thank you -773,What causes delayed period with pelvic pain?,"Hi. Please mention how your menstrual cycles are regarding regularity, duration of bleeding, etc. Your symptoms might be due to premenstrual syndrome with Urinary tract infection. If periods are delayed for 7 days and pregnancy test is negative wait another 7 days for your periods. If not repeat a preg colour test again and inform. Take the tablet below for pain and if pain increases or there is dizziness nausea vomiting or fainting do an USG TVS and inform. Urine for RE ,ME and Culture sensitivity test .Urine for pregnancy test and USG TVS if no periods in 7 days Preg colour test and USG TVS if periods dont occur in 7 days. Urinary tract infection with delayed periods with premenstrual syndrome Tablet Urispas (Flavoxate) 1 tablet twice daily for 3 days. Tablet Drotin Ds 1 tablet SOS on pain abdomen Drink plenty of water avoid salt sugar and caffeine intake. 7 days. ","Hello doctor, I am experiencing pelvic pain for the last few days everytime and my period is late for 1 week as of now. I confirmed that I am not pregnant. I have an urge to urinate more than normal. I also have small nipple pain on both the sides. Please clarify my doubt." -60456,What causes tenderness around the navel after an exercise?,"Hi, I understand your concern. Your symptoms are indicating viral infection complicated with ear infection and gastroenteritis (mild diarrhea). The aim of treatment is reducing the symptoms:- lots of fluids- nasal decongestants- anti-histaminics- mucolytics to dissolve the phlegm- probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora- anti-pyretics for fever and painAmoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection. It will help but first we should make sure you are having a secondary bacterial infection to this primary viral infection. Wish fast recovery. ",It's allergy season! I recently had a slight ear infection and have been dealing with allergies. This morning I woke up with chest congestion as well. Also some achiness and a little diarhea. I have some Amoxicillin on hand. Do you thing this will help? -46426,Rashes in the groin area after having unprotected sex. Diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum. What are the ways of contracting this virus?,hi there..with history it appears that u have got a fungal infection. red itchy pathes which have a round shape is charecteristic of tenia corporis.U need to see a skin specialist for confirmation. Antifungals like fluconazole or terbinafine are useful in treatment.take care.Regardsdr shilpa bhat. ,"I ve been from a 2 mos. vacation to the Phils. and when I was there, I started to feel itchiness to some parts of my body. When i came back here in dubai, the itchy is becoming plenty.Now i have both itchy patches on my hip bone .What is these? i am working on story boards for an animation project and I notice that whenever I think much recently, it also starts to itch." -179506,"What could be the reasons for having sharp pain in left side of head, speech problems, vision problems and dizziness?","Dear it seems that your father suffer from vascular dementia.Dont worry on 21-th century there are a lot of way to treat these symptoms.You should consult a neurologist, do an brain examination and than start treatment.You should be carefull from hypoglicemia.Always see the level of glicemia when your father seems lost.Wish you all the best ","hi my father has some sort of problem sometime he just goes blank and does not respond to what we ask him after 15 mins or so he becomes normal and then he cannot remember what had happened. Recently he slept while shaving form on his face, when he woke up he could not remember how he got in bed. He is heart patient and he is diabetic as well. Kindly suggest" -84919,What is the treatment for liver enlargement and rib cage pain?,"Hi.Thanks for posting query at HCM.Usually ALT or AST values higher than ""two times the upper normal limit"", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further.Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease.fatty liver disease is reversible.its better to avoid the complication of this disease.advice for fatty liver:- abstinence from ""Alcohol"" - LOW fat diet should be followed, AVOID junk food and beverages- decreased oil consumption (oily food)- NO red meat- green vegetables should be ingested daily- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- reduce weight if overweight/obese-""recheck liver enzymes every 3 to 6 monthsafter consulting physician, she may use Essentiale forte or Legalon.prevention is better than cure and you should follow strict diet to bring the enzyme values back to normal.hope to answer your concern.wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","Hi, I am from bengalluru,India. I am having one queiry regarding Liver . My aunty is having some stomach pain . When we went to local doctor , he took scanning ,he told her liver size had increase ( due to some FAT on it)...rest things are ok.....Can u plz tell us is this very serious ..??" -76196,Continuous bleeding for 3 weeks after having ayurvedic medicines -aloes compound & ashotone,Susten in a hormone called microprogesterone. Letryl must be letrozole which is a ovulation induction drug. ,is the tablets letryl and sustain contain hcg hormone -61688,How to prevent pilonidal sinus?,Hi welcome to health care magic....You have diagnosed granulomatous inflammation....It could be by......-syphilis -leprosy -tuberculosis -brucellosis -sometime malignancy -fungal infection-sarcoidosis etc....You are right .Most common cause TB.Here in report no caseation present.If it was there TB chance very high.So confirm TB by sputum smear examination and chest x ray along with prepared smear checked for TB by AFB smear....Serological test useful for syphilis and other infections.If needed biopsy taken ....Detail history and examination needed.If TB proved AKT can be taken....Take care. ,"hello today i go the report for FNAC test, The report says: FNAC OF RIGHT CERVICAL LYMPH NODE HEMORRHAGIC ASPIRATE, FOUR SMEARS MADESMEARS SHOW NUMEROUS EPITHELIOD GRANULOMAS AGAINST OF BACKGROUND OF REACTIVE LYMPHOID CELLS & RBC'S NO NECROSIS SEENIMPRESSION: GRANULOMATOUS LYMPHADENITISKINDLY HELP DOES THIS MEAN TBTHANK YOU" -21070,How can I stop the habit of alcohol consumption?,"Hi. The symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal are managed by Benzodiazepines such as Librium (Chlordiazepoxide) or Clonazepam or Lorazepam. Depending upon the severity of withdrawal symptoms, the doses can be adjusted, so that you will not have the feel of withdrawal symptoms and can safely stop taking alcohol. Usually, Thiamine is advised because alcohol causes thiamine deficiency. So it is advisable to take Thiamine 100 mg three times a day. As you have recently started taking alcohol, so the withdrawal symptoms will not be too severe. Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety symptoms and help you to feel relaxed. Continue taking Fluoxetine for depression. Have an adequate sleep. ","Hi doctor, I have severe depression following a bereavement. I started to drink, and it has been a couple of days now. I am terrified of stopping it. I am taking Maxitram and Fluoxetine 60 mg. I took Librium and Omeprazole before few days." -13849,Is clubbing in chronic smoker something serious?,"Hi. This is mild clubbing and it is normal in young females. It is due to estrogen hormone in females. Please keep yourself miles apart from tobacco and alcohol. To be on the safe side, have a chest X-ray done and send me here to look for any pulmonary cause, as you have 10 years of smoking history. Usually, smokers develop clubbing when they have cyanosis, that is more concentration of deoxygenated blood in vessels but your fingers do not seem to be cyanosed. Cyanosis means the bluish appearance of nails, tongue and lips, etc. Your fingers and nails appear pink means no cyanosis. Again I emphasize to avoid smoking. Chest X-ray. ","Hello doctor, I am 27 years old, female. 130 lbs. Have a history of smoking slightly less than one pack a day for 10 years. Quit a month ago. I am concerned about finger clubbing. I have noticed a new curvature in my nail over the last few months that was not present before. It is mostly in my index fingers and slightly in middle fingers. According to the Schamroth's test, I have a very small window. I am really concerned. Could this be early signs?" -15634,There is continuous fever after ureteric stent removal. Why?,"Hello. I have seen all reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per reports, he is still having a urine infection. What is his present creatinine? Since how long is he taking Nitrofurantoin? His DTPA shows only left kidney is functioning. The plan would be to finish this course of antibiotics properly for 14 days. If fever is not under control, then we need to give him injection according to urine sensitivity report. Do repeat urine culture and sensitivity after three days of finishing antibiotics course to check infection is gone or not. In some reports, it is given that his right kidney is small and stone in right kidney. This may be the source of persistent infection in spite of antibiotics. If fever is not under control at all after taking all antibiotics, then it is better to remove the right kidney as there is no function. Anyhow and it is likely source of persistent infection. ","Hello doctor, My father had ureteric stent removal before one month. He had fever 101 F, pus cell 100 or more than that since month fever comes every week. Urine culture and sensitivity done. All antibiotics resistant except Nitrofurantoin. Fever episode is not subsiding in spite of taking antipyretics. What to do?" -5512,I am having severe itching in my vagina while passing urine. Why?,"Hello. I just read your query. You did not mention your urine report here. It will help me in prescribing accurate treatment and you did not mention your medicines that you are taking for your infection. Anyways first of all itching can be due to some sort of infection or might be due to negligence of hygiene. First of all, whenever you go to pass urine, wash your vagina with fresh water and clean it with a soft towel. Always keep your vaginal area clean and dry. Change your undergarments daily. Next thing drink eight to ten glasses of water every day. It will help you in excreting waste from your body and it is also beneficial for your piles problem too as it will help to prevent constipation. Take Renalka syrup two teaspoons three times a day with half glass of water for two to four weeks. Take syrup Neeri (AIMIL) two teaspoons three times a day with water for two to four weeks. You can take these medicines with your antibiotics too if you are taking any. Apply V-gel two times a day locally on your vagina. If you have any sexual relationship then take precautions because in infection if you do intercourse it will exaggerate your problem. So do it safely. For your piles you did not mention from how long do you have this problem and does these are bleeding piles or not and some other information that I needed to prescribe you the exact medicine. All I can say that constipation increases the problem of piles so try to avoid the problem of constipation. Take a fibrous diet. Eat salads, fruits and drink plenty of water. Avoid spicy, deep-fried food. You can have Triphala churan two teaspoons at bedtime with lukewarm water to avoid constipation. For detailed treatment about piles you have to send me the details about your problem. I hope this helps. Fungal infection or lack of proper hygiene and constipation. Urine examination and urine culture. After three weeks. ","Hello doctor, I am having severe itching in my vagina when I pass urine. I am taking medicines for the past seven days, but no results. And with the same, I am having piles problem as well. I have done my urine test. Please help." -175207,What causes increase in prolactin level?,"Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Symptom : After she comes out of this blackouts she is fatigued for the remainder of the day. Opinion : This is more likely due to seizuresSuggestion : Please consult a neurologist and do MRI Brain and EEGHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ",My wife gets headaches that causes blackouts. She has seizure like symptoms and has been diagnosed as not having seizures. After she comes out of this blackouts she is fatigued for the remainder of the day. She has been seen at an ER 5 times in last 2 months and they always come up with something different. No Diabetes or blood sugar problems. Could these problems be associated with Neuro problems? -145544,What causes low hemoglobin levels in a heart patient?,"HiSickle cell anaemia disease usually requires lifelong treatment.Children and adults with sickle cell disease will be supported by a team of different healthcare professionals working together in a specialist sickle cell centre.Your care team will help you learn more about the condition and work with you to come up with an individual care plan that takes into account all your needs and health concernsThe main thing you can do to reduce your chances of experiencing a painful episode (sickle cell crisis) is to try avoiding possible triggers.This may mean you need to:drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydrationwear appropriate clothing to stop you getting coldavoid sudden temperature changes, such as swimming in cold waterIf you continue to experience episodes of pain, a medication called hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea) may be recommended. This is usually taken as a capsule once a day.Hydroxycarbamide can lower the amount of other blood cells, such as white blood cells and platelets (clotting cells), so regular blood tests will usually be recommended to monitor your health.If you experience a sickle cell crisis, you can usually manage it at home. The following can help:take over-the-counter painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (aspirin should not be given to children under 16) – if the pain is more severe, your GP may prescribe stronger painkillersensure you have plenty to drinkuse a warm towel or a heated pad to gently massage the affected body part – many pharmacies sell pads that can be used for this purposetry suitable distractions to take your mind off the pain– for example, children might like to read a story, watch a film or play their favourite computer gameAnaemia often causes few symptoms and may not require specific treatment.However, dietary supplements such as folic acid (which helps stimulate the production of red blood cells) may sometimes be required to help improve anaemia if your child has a restricted diet, such as a vegetarian or vegan diet.Anaemia caused by sickle cell disease isn't the same as the more common iron deficiency anaemia. Don't take iron supplements to treat it without seeking medical advice as they could be dangerous.If anaemia is particularly severe or persistent, treatment with blood transfusions or hydroxycarbamide may be necessary.RegardsDR DE ",Hello I have sickle cell anemia and I went to the hospital last week and while there was told that my white cell count is too low and to hold my medicine called hydroxyurea. I want to know is there anything I can do to help boost it or get it back to normal? -90269,High alt and ast levels. History of hepatitis C. Remedy?,"Hi, Thanks for writing in. Fatty liver with raised enzymes (LFT) is a condition which merits prompt treatment and follow up. If untreated the condition can progress to cirrhosis. The treatment comprises of 1. Weight reduction. 2. Diet should be high protein , moderate carbohydrate and poor fat diet. 3. Regular exercise for at least 30 minutes. 4. Medications (combination of tricholine citrate and sorbitol for 6 months along with ornithine compounds for 6 weeks) 5. Repeat ultrasound after 6 months. 6. Repeat LFT every 4 weeks to ensure fall in the enzyme levels. 7. Abstinence from all alcoholic beverages. I am sure you will be cured of the fatty liver with the protocol I have suggested. Regards ","Hi Radhakrishna, I have high LFT's but I see no adverse effects. I had consulted a local specialist and he advised I am suffering from Fatty liver disease and to get LFT's under the favourable range he recommended I reduce my weight. I am not a heavy drinker of alcohol either. Do you think there is a way to treat Fatty liver?" -234107,How to cure pain and bleeding in penis after sex?,"Hello and ,Presence of multiple pus filled white spots on the scrotum can be due to boils, folliculitis, furuncles etc.Presence of pus in these spots suggests bacterial infection.Increased greasiness of the genital area suggests increased activity of the sebaceous glands.However, first it is important to treat the pus filled spots on the scrotum.You need to consult your doctor for clinical examination and prescription of antibiotic.The increased activity of the sebaceous glands can be managed by maintaining increased cleanliness of the region.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ",hi urm i i think i have forcyd spots but the forcyd spots ive seen are alot smaller and more of them and closer together. or i have white spots on my scrotom but lager than most ive seen i think i have blocked glads and my genatals get greasy fast like it gets greasy like an hour after getting out of the shower and seem to be getting bigger but slowly if i pop one a little white puss comes out but the spot is still their i would say i have about 40 on my scrotom and loads of little onse on my ball sack but alot less noticeable -233892,"Had unprotected sex, pain in testicles, have staff infection, treated for prostatios, not cured. Any treatment?","HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts and reports of your semen analysis that you have posted I can say that all the parameters of semen are within normal acceptable range of WHO standards except the the presence of 4-6 WBC which suggest infection either in Seminal vesicle or Prostate .Please take broad spectrum antibiotics like Doxycycline twice daily for one month and repeat the semen analysis after one month. to be rest assured that infection has been fully controlled.Dr.Patil. ",i am 30 years old and i make semen analysis and i found the test result as the following : Vloume : 3.0 ml Color : Milky Liquefaction : 60 minutes PH : 8.0 Sperm motility : Active :40% Sluggishly:20% Non-Motile:40% Sperm Count : 20 million/ml Abnormal forms : 10% WBC : 4 - 6 /hpf please can u tell me if this result normal and if not what i must to do or to take Medications Many thanks -184770,Suggest treatment for tumor in femur bone,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Few atypical or unusual cells in otherwise normal lymphnode is normal finding. You mostly have reactive lymphnode. It can be due to some infection. Just take a course of antibiotics. If it doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",an enlarged lymph node aabout 2 inches was removed from a 3yr old. tests showed mostly normal lymph node cells however there was a few unsual cells spread far out from each other. the oncoligist has not been able to determine what this is. They have now sent a sample out to a lab in utah to test it. Is there anything about the small number of unsual cells and that they are spread out that would make any differnce in a diagnosis better or worse? -39979,How can I get rid of these pimples ?,"Welcome to HCM. Pimples problems at this age is due to hormonal factor. Treatment depends upon your type of your skin otherwise you can apply clindamysin cream if you are not sensitive for it. Take care for local hygiene, wash your face properly. Avoid oily and spicy foods,avoid stress. Take good healthy diet. Consult dermatologist for better medical management. ",hi i have pimples problem from past few years..my age is 25 -73638,How does one increase sperm count?,"Hai, As per your result it is a infertility condition.Azoospermia means absences of sperm. that is no production of sperm.if sperm is not present than ultimately it leads to the condition Infertility. No need to worry. Kindly rule out the cause for the infertility by consulting a infertility specialist. Some of condition can treat by following proper diet,exercsie and healthy lifestyle.Thank you hope i answered your query. ",my husband has semen analysis and report say viscosity viscous sperm 18 million liquefication 30 mins color greyish white< comments at the end:no spermatozoa identified in 100 fields suggestive of azzospermia confirmed by spin down method what its means my husbad has fertility problem?pls ans quickly i am in tension -157228,What causes stiffness and lump like feeling in the mid area of the neck?,"Hi, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. We have to rule out conditions like arthritis and DVT. As of now, you can take analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi, I am a 52 year old female and currently I am having pain in left leg from right above knee down leg into the foot. It feels as if I m wearing a bandage ( but I m not), there is swelling in the knee, some in the leg area, foot has a tight feeling. There isn t any redness nor hotness. Strangely, even my arm pit area on the left side is swollen and painful. This started two days ago from no known injury. At times I feel like I can t take a full breath." -159119,"How to treat RLS mediated arm,shoulder and neck pain?","Hi,I have studied your case,There can be skin discoloration/bruise due to blunt injury on calf, and there can be hematoma near ankle.As x ray is normal indicates soft tissue injury due to acceleration and blunt trauma.I can not compare swelling, but if swelling is there, you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling..On ankle you can apply thrombhophobe ointment.Watch for increase in redness, infection.Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.Do not use hot fomentation or massage.If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ",Hi My right swells up on the shin and ankle red like bruising and it s sensitive to touch. It also get lumps in it. I did fall down the stairs a few years ago. It usually last for a few days to about a week then goes away and comes back over and over again. The doctor has no idea. -73717,What causes unexplained infertility?,Haiwelcome to hcmyou are having unexplained infertility.In vitro fertilisation is the best option to you to conceive. Consult an infertility specialist. RegardsDr. Vanitha devi. ,"Hello doctor.I am ayisha.age:36 married for 5 years. unable to conceive. done laparoscopy - stating that every thing is normal & one IUI done. Periods are normal - 28 - 30 days. regular periods. I feel ovulation pain in the day of 14 every month. after one week of ovulation i also feel menstrual pains for one week, after that i get normal periods. even some days, i get menstrual pains after periods days, say 5th or 6th days like that but without spots of blood. my question is whether i am having any critical problem? since i am not conceived yet. i really worry a lot. Please help me.." -247232,Suggest remedy for sharp pain in right shoulder blade,"Ok, infection and abcess would give the signs of infection and it would be hot and hurt. IT could be either from the outside in (like a boil) or from the inside out (UC). either way a general surgeon or a wound care physician would be urgently needed. ","I beleive I have a perirectal abcess. I know I had one lanced over 10 years ago. It is located between my anus and testicles, slightly on my right buttocks cheek. It apeared over night. I am 38yrs old, 150 lbs, 5 8 tall. I have been living with UC for over 20years. I dont take any meds, but do control it by following a paleo diet. My question is, what type of physcian do it need to see to have this treated? I dont recall what type of doctor I saw last time this happened" -30201,Can I take hCG or progesterone injection for spotting in pregnancy?,Hi. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, I am 7 weeks pregnant. I am passing clots and spotting is there for the last two weeks. USG revealed subchorionic hemorrhage, but the fetal heart rate is good. I am taking Susten 200 twice a day and Duphaston 10 once a day. My hCG is 18000 on the 7th week. Should I take hCG injection or progesterone injection?" -227409,Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation,"Hello,Yes, you still go through puberty if you are in a coma for 5 years. It's good to explore condoms and to know how to use them properly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards ","I have two questions at the moment. One is just a random question and the other is a tad more personal. The first one is if your a teenage boy and your in a coma do you still go through puberty if you haven't already? My second question is this. I live in the UK and im 13, I want to buy condoms but i dont want to have sex now as i am too young. I just want to experient with them and maybe masturbate with them. Is this a bad idea and should just be forgotten for a few years or is it normal and also were can i go to get the condoms? Thank you." -114810,Are bruises on thighs arms and weakness due to ineffectiveness of medicines?,"Hello, Tacrolimus ointment may cause itching and burning at the area. In allergic patients it may cause discoloration of skin. So please consult with your dermatologist he will examine for the cause and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ","My bf has psoriasis and has been using protopic tacrolimus ointment .1%. As soon as he started using the cream, his scrotum skin started turning grey. He has been off the medication for 2 months and still the skin is turning grey. What could cause that?" -220440,"Have dry mouth, had raw purplish red place come up on lip, feeling raw, painful, swelling. Cure?","Hello and welcome to hcm, Numbness may be due to facial nerve damage during local anaesthesia administration. Ringing and deafness may be associated with improperly placed or high points in the crown placed, Also get the root canal treated teeth examined. An x-ray of the treated teeth will help to evaluate the condition. THorugh scaling is to be done. Maintain oral hygiene well. Re-rct can be done if required. High points in crown has to be corrected soon to prevent temporomandibular joint disorders. Take care. ",I seem to be getting past from one dentist to another. I have had root cannal treatment and crown and 3 crowns and ever since I feel as I have been smacked in the face. I also have numbness in my face and some times ringing and deafness. Surley this must all be related. I did not have any of these problems befor I started doing any dentist work. what is the solution? -5494,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -3584,Please help with my acne as I have no idea about this.,Hi. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and read the query in detail. May be hormonal imbalance and PCOS. Hormone profile and ultrasonography of abdomen to rule out PCOS. Acne vulgaris and Rosacea. Revert back with the investigation reports to a dermatologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hi doctor, I am having something like acne. They are superficial spots and a lot of them are mainly on my forehead, jaw and chin area. I am suffering with this problem for over a year now. Also, I have clogged pores and blackheads. I visited a doctor before and he said that he would not do anything and transferred me to a dermatologist. I have no idea what to do anymore. I am so upset about this. I feel like I have tried almost everything. Please help." -136178,"Toddler frequently has breathing difficulty, wheezing, on flovent. What could be causing this?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Due to surgery the antibiotics cause decreased resistance and lead to bronchitis. An investigation is required.X-ray PNS (water’s view) Prescription: Tab montair-FX 1 bdSyp tossex 1/2 tsp bd Course is for 2 weeks.For pain you can take diclofenac ab SOS.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Suman Kumar ","I m currently coughing very hard (most likely bronchitis )... Sometimes when I have a very bad cough, I feel severe pain behind my left eye. I am curious if there is anything I can do to counter this pain preemptively (much like a recent abdominal surgical patient might grab a pillow when coughing or sneezing ), but also I m curious as to why this happens." -30699,Can you suggest a medicine to control aggression in bipolar disorder?,"Hi. I read your query and understood your concerns. First of all I feel that she is developing dementia as defecating in the room is not a characteristic of bipolar disorder. I understand she do it for punishing other family members and especially maid, but this is not something a person with clear bipolar disorder do. For clarification I will request you to get CT scan or MRI brain of her mind and post a detailed follow up query. I am sure that she is exhibiting signs of dementia, which includes forgetfulness, difficulty in keeping personal hygiene, agitation, difficulty in identifying time and place, especially during evening hours. Regarding her aggression, considering the history of bipolar disorder and possibility of dementia I feel the following can be done: Revert back with a detailed history to a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hi doctor, My mother has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and no medicine help with her aggression. She is currently on Zolam and Clonafit. I have also attached her other prescription reports for your reference. My mother beats and abuses our maid. She defecates in the room whenever she wants to punish us as well as the maid. She is more aggressive with females only. Can you suggest any other medicine to control her aggression?" -100378,Need advice on the large bump behind the head with radiating pain to back,"HelloIn my opinion the enlarged lymph nodes should not be of any concern as you are taking antibiotics and it will resolve once your ear infection is controlled. Lymph nodes usually enlarge as a reactive change to infection from the lymph drainage areas. Has the pain in your ears subsided? Once it settles, lymph nodes also get back to normal. Some infections do not resolve to certain antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance. So in your case the second round of antibiotics might help. Hope I have answered your query. Regards. ",15 days ago i developed swollen lymph nodes behind my ear and few days later had some pain in my ears. Two different GPS said its external ear infection. My first lot of medication did not work (antispetic ear drops). I was then given oral antibiotics and ear antibiotic drops. I just finished the course and lymph nodes are still swollen and symptoms all remain. I am on my second round of antibiotics. What happens if this round doesnt work? Could i have something more serious? 15 days ago i developed swollen lymph nodes behind my ear and few days later had some pain in my ears. Two different GPS said its external ear infection. My first lot of medication did not work (antispetic ear drops). I was then given oral antibiotics and ear antibiotic drops. I just finished the course and lymph nodes are still swollen and symptoms all remain. I am on my second round of antibiotics. What happens if this round doesnt work? Could i have something more serious? Cancel -41897,Suggest medication for hair loss,"Hi,It seems that probably you may be having a condition called telogen effluvium. It is multi factorial condition. And may be caused by many factors like stress,tension,anaemia,vitamin and mineral deficiencies,thyroid dysfunction,typhoid in past,drugs...etcYou may consult the dermatologist to have proper diagnosis and investigations.I would suggest...- biotin tablets- vitamins and minerals- mild steroid lotion on scalp- anti dandruff shampoo if needed- avoid tension- take enough sleep- proper diet- if any disease is found ..take treatment I hope this would help you...Thanks.Dr.Ilyas Patel MD ",hi.im 35years woman.ihave sever hair losting.i tried tonics and zinc but didnt effective.whats your advise -35046,Suggest medications to improve the chances of conception,"Thank you for consulting in HealthCareMagic. Let me mention that the effect of pills goes away in a few months and there is supposed to be no more problems in conception in this regard. To become pregnant, you need to have unprotected sex with semen discharge between 10th and 18th day of your cycle which is your fertile period. So maintain the dates and see if pregnancy comes. If it still does not come, I would insist that both of you get yourselves checked.I would insist you to get an ultrasound of the lower abdomen done and a semen analysis of your partner done and then visit a gynecologist who would be able to look into the reports and tell you if things are fine.I would also insist both of you to take folvite (folic acid) 5 mg once a day regularly at least till you become pregnant. Taking zinc supplement will also help in enhancing the sperm count of your partner and increase the probability of conception.Hope that helps. Feel free to post a direct question with the reports and I would be happy to help you further. ","Hi, I've been with my boyfriend over a year now, I'm 18. When we first started having sex I was on the pill. But that messed up my period, and made me constantly bleed none stop. So about 6 months into our relashonship I stopped using contriception all together, so we have been having unprotected sex for 6 months now and I haven't got pregnant does this mean I can't have children?" -90808,Inflammation and tingling in leg. Pain near kidney and liver. Done LFT and KFT. Cause?,"Dear....! Many thanks for the mail. Irrespective of the feve r your husband needs removal of the gall bladder. The stone and sludge are likely to cause major problems like jaundice and pancreatitis anytime. Moreover,removal of the gall bladder by laparosocpy is a safe procedure and can be done on a day care basis Regards ","Hello Doctor, I m Deepa. My husband is 39yrs old and he has been diagnosed for having gall bladder stone of size 6.8mm with sludge and has been treated for high fever for the past 10 days. The fever has subsided. The doctors have found out the cause of fever - gallbladder stone with sludge. Is the removal of gallbladder necessary in this case?" -88732,Neosporin can be used on incision when steri strips came off after gallbladder surgery?,HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query. As you used to drink a lot before risk of pancreatitis also will be there. Gastritis can be controlled by medication like pantoperazole or omeprazole. You should better undergo an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out a pancreatitis. If it is there you should get treated for that also. As alcohol will worsen your problem it is better to avoid it.Let me know if you have any further query.Have a nice day. ,"I had my gallbladder removed and have had alot of gastro issues in the last three or four years...I used to drink alot but don't anymore...if I drink a beer everyone in awhile it will make my face an neck break out in hives...I have had all kinds of tests which show no other issues, If my liver was bad wouldn't the dr have noticed this while doing my gallbladder surgery" -254788,How effective is Nordette as an ECP?,"Hallow Dear,Nordette is an oral contraceptive, commonly known as a ""birth control pill"" or ""the Pill"". Nordette tablets contain two hormones (levonorgestrel and ethinyloestradiol), which prevent from becoming pregnant if taken correctly.It is a regular birth control pill and needs to be taken cyclically every day during cycle for 28 days for its effective action. These are not emergency post-coital pill; however they can give post-coital protection against the pregnancy if taken in double dose. If you have taken only single pill of Nordette as a Plan B pill, it will not give you protection against pregnancy. You statement 'after 11 days, I did not bleed' is rather confusing. If you mean that you did not have withdrawal bleeding even 11 days after the pill, you need not worry as withdrawal bleeding, though common, may at times be absent, particularly with low dose. If you have missed your periods for 11 days. So you should suspect pregnancy and get your urine tested for pregnancy. If the results are positive, your pregnancy is confirmed. If this is unwanted pregnancy, you may opt for medical termination of pregnancy upto 9 weeks of gestation. However, get the medicines only by Gynaecologist's advice. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ",hi i used nordette as ecp after 24 hrs of unprotected sex.. is it effective? after i took the second dose i felt cramping..i read in some blogged that expect a withrawal bleeding..but after 11 days i still didnt bleed..is there a chance that i will be pregnant? Thank u. -196569,What causes blackish particle and stone discharge in the stool of a child?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As you said CMV PCR is positive that means he is having CMV infection. Most CMV infections are asymptomatic while some may have serious problems like pneumonia, sepsis like syndrome, and hepatitis.There might be a possibility of mild CMV hepatitis. I would suggest repeat CMV PCR, IGG, and IgM tests for further confirmation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad ","Dear Doctor My son is 1 year and 10 months , when he was around 7 months old , I did a routine blood tests to check on his levels . the report showed that his LFT was elevated, ALT- 170 , AST-190.Doctors suggested to wait till be completes 1 year as infants levels can fluctuate. I repeated the tests in intervals of 3 months and his LFT level remained the same , no decrease. As per doctors advise I did the below tests ANA,ASMA,DS-DNA,total globulin,CBC,all virology study, Hepatitis tests, jaudince tests, G6PD,urine for amnioacid,urine for organic acid,blood for aminoacid,serumcerulo plasma, 1alpha beta protein, all these showed normal results. The PCR,EBC,CMV tests showed weak positive.My son is active and his growth is all normal . Doctor please can you confirm why his liver enzyme is still high . Do we have to do any other tests." -239328,Suggest treatment for ailments caused by stress,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I suggest you to tape your conversation when you talk to your friend, when you give a speech or any other occasion you can do so. You may not find problems as given by you.You are nervous and anxious about your speech which makes you more and more nervous. Such nervousness makes you to forget so many syllables or words and can play tricks. Understand the tricks and change your approach. Speak slow, think slow. you shall succeed.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi I was wondering why is it that I can t formulate sentences properly when I speak. I can t fluently say more then 4 words together without stuttering or pausing in between and even forgetting the most easy words or names of things as I speak. I get nervous and then start speaking very fast without making much sense. :( I have trouble finishing sentences with a statement I don t know how to end a conversation even on the phone . So all the stammering and feeling stupid as I speak is it a common thing or is it a disorder. I m worried bc I want to peruse acting role career but I can t even speak right more then a min without just feeling dumb n pausing in between middle of a sentence . Also my conversations are repetitive , boring bland with no sense of humor or enthusiasm even if excited I can t express it as if I m trapped within my own body .. Help .." -182240,History of cervical dissectomy. Have ankylosing spondylitis. Disc replacement required?,"he might be young adult ,sudden headache on bending forward, headache,fever altered sensorium this all favours either meningitis,subarachnoid bleed,or if prone region for malaria then cerebral malaria,urgently rush to a neurophysician, neurosurgeon. ",Hi my boyfriend bent over helping his dad work out side and got a bad headache this was 3 almost 4 weeks ago and he came home and went strait to bed and that s where he stayed for a week running mild fever . Then he felt better but by that night he was back in bead for another week with head ache back ache neck ache hips hurting and fuzzy vision and sensitive to light and sound. Then felt better and got up and out the house yet to be back in bed for going on 6 days with neck pain and head ache so bad he can t even move his neck he has sore throat and butt hurts??? I can t barely get him to eat but a couple bites every couple days. So to day he gets up and is very confused??? Just staring off in to space and can not move hardly and saying things that make no seance and I am very scared for him. He knows my name and stuff but is convinced we live in a 3 story house when we live in a trailer???? Things like he told me he enjoyed watching a basket ball game with me yesterday but we didn t. He thinks we ride a school bus! I don t know what to do -245501,Suggest home remedy for coughing/vomiting while having diabetes and heart problems,Thanks for contacting HCMI am sorry to hear that you are having problems with your body image especially your nose. There are no natural treatments to change the look of your nose. Instead of thinking about your nose I would recommend you start working on your self image and self esteem.. There are some good self help books that would help you develop a more healthy self image.Hope this helps answer your query. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us again. ,"Heloo, I am a 34 year old male. I have an upturned nose...not really a pug nose, honestly, it's more of Brad Pitt type nose...women tell me I'm very handsome, but I literally feel like I might be suffering from body dysmorphic disorder...I feel ugly all of the time, look at the floor, not very social....I just wonder, I find myself kind of pulling on my nose during the day sometimes, trying to kind of stretch it so that it is not upturned. I know that cartilage can be stretched to some degree, and honestly, after years of doing this several times a day, I can see a slight improvement. Just wondering if you know of any other natural ways to alter a nose? A nose job is out of my price range." -950,How to treat genital herpes?,Hi. I have thoroughly reviewed your health query and can well establish the sensitivity of issues you have. Thanks for uploading the labs here for reference (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For further information consult a general practitioner online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ,"Hi doctor, I have recently contracted genital herpes. I am having an outbreak, which scared me. I have blisters (vesicles) on the penis. I had a blood test done last week and this confirmed it. Please help me." -171920,Is it safe to drink beer occasionally?,"Hello, You need first a correct diagnosis and after that, treatment possibilities should be clear. Cervical spine spondylosis, herniated disc disease, spondylolisthesis, etc. are conditions that may cause symptoms like yours. Dynamic x-rays and MRI of the cervical spine are necessary for a correct diagnosis. Discuss with a spine Specialist for these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ",tired of getting different answers from different dr for the last 2-3 months I haven t been able to move me neck without it shooting pains burning & then have a dull achy pain for awhile. from my neck down my spine over to my right shoulder I can t use it all the pain is unbarbly. my dr has done pressure point injection twice & steroid injection once & he knows it didn t work last month he talk about doing a nerve test but he hasn t scheduled it or explained what will happen. for the past month it takes me at least 45 min to work out the stiffness from my shoulder arm neck lower back & now the crease from ur stomach to ur leg I barely can walk because of that or sit & if I want to cross my leg I ve got to use my left shoulder to pick up on my leg. I m tired of being on bed rest which I choose to cause if I drive I m not just a danger to myself but other pep & I live on heating pads & ice packs. plz help me. thank u julie -86344,What causes enlarged liver with high bilirubin levels?,"Hi thanks for asking question.You gave diagnosed with HBSag in 2004.If it remained elevated after 6 month then you might be carrier for it.So you have not mentioned about repeat test done or not.If you still have positive for HBSag then you have to take following life style management with if appropriate can use interferone or lamivudine like specific antiviral drug.Avoid processed food and refined sugar like white bread , pestry etc.Green leaf veg and fruits useful.Avoid bad trans fat like cheese, beef meat, butter , chips etc.Use omega 3 fatty acid containing oil like sunflower or olive oil.Use it to minimum.Regularly do exercise.Licorice powder with honey taken daily is good herbal remedy.I hope you will understand my concern.For consultation you can consult any gastroenterologist in your city.Thanks ",i was detected +ve for hbsag in 2004. no treatment since then. presently facing problem during emloyment. otherwise live healthy lifestyle. no drinks no smoking no tobacco. protected sex with wife. please advise me nearest doctor fo consultation. i stay at nashik -179744,"Lateral disc bulge, pain in leg, taken injections. Are chances of surgery good?",dear sir probably the symptoms are not epileptic seizure.Bitswanger is a neurodegenerative desease and the patient should be treated with neuroprotective drugs such as piracetam and if they are not effective memantine and antidepressant drugs should be started.Wish you all the best ,"hi, my father in law is suffering from epilepsy since last year july 2nd and consuming epilex chrono 300 mg per day, he has seizure once and recently has developed binswanger s disease, has to take 1000 mg cpilex chrono daily since last 20 days. he is in hospital, but doctor cannot judge the actual disease to why he becomes unconscious sometimes to the extent he cannot talk. please suggest" -160722,How to treat severe pain in arm and shoulder?,Thank you for the question. First off your doctor should have told why he said it was muscle wastage and what could have caused it. Since I do not exactly know where the indent is I have a few suggestions1) Hernia: This is a rare possibility but easy to rule out. Just strip below your waist and lie back with your head under a pillow so that u can see the dent. Put your hand on and around the dent and cough. If u feel a bulge it is probably a Hernia2) Neuromuscular disease: Conditions like multiple sclerosis and AlS present as patch muscular atrophy which can result in such an indent. It is why perhaps your doctor told you to comeback if it worsens. A head MRI for MS is recommended3) Normal: If you regularly exercise or walk or even use your right leg more this could result in an indent due to loss of fat in that area. In this case you have nothing to worry about.However since you do have dull pain I suspect sciatica with lumbar spondylosis in which case an MRI is required ,I have an indent across my right upper thigh. My right leg has a dull ache pain now all the way up and down my leg that seems to be getting worse now I feel like I need to elevate it all the time and I find it difficult to put weight on it. I saw my doctor who said it was muscle wastage but to come back if it gets worse. Any ideas as to what it may be? I'm a 23yr old otherwise healthy female -253204,What causes persistent spotting while tested positive for pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion as you haven't ejaculated inside the vagina and the condom did not break when you are in the chances of pregnancy are rare.So dont worry.Relax.But as the period came early and it was lighter than usual a urine pregnancy test need to done just to rule out the pregnancy.The bleeding for 2 days makes the pregnancy unlikely but it is better to test.If the test is negative the bleeding can be considered as period and it might be due to hormonal imbalance.Best regards.... ",So I had sex with my girlfriend 9 days ago and that was 2 weeks after her last period. I wore a condom and it broke when i was outside and then we stopped. We were talking because i m a worry wart and she said she had bleeding for about two days this week and it stopped. Could she be pregnant I never finished and the condom broke outside of her but she had her period like a week early and it only lasted 2 days what does that mean? -104319,What is the treatment for sore throat and chest pain?,"Hello dear , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have gone through your concern in depth .* There are different conditions which may lead to this as - bronchitis - pneumonia - decreased lung immunity - viral , bacterial infection - others .* Suggestions at present for better recovery- Do not panic before doctor`s visit .- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids .- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA .- Prefer semi reclining position when doing rest .- Avoid smoking , alcohol .- Manage to have regular , sound sleep of 8 hours .- Tab. tylenol ( 500 ) mg 3 times a day after meals .Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing you fine health ahead .Regards . ","ive got an appointment tomorrow with my local gp. but am worried i should be acting now, ive had ive got an appointment tomorrow pnemonia before when i was 11, and was in hospital for weeks, ive got an underlying congenial weakness, so my breathing is affected anyway, My temp is up quite high by what my forehead feels like, ive been dissy all day, i didnt sleep virtually at all last night" -201177,Suggest remedy for bumps on inside of bottom lips in children,"HiIts very difficult to take care of baby at this age.lump on the right side of head after trauma is due to subcutaneous swelling.as you are saying there in no change of behaviour its good.however keep an eye for comlaints like headache, dizziness , vomiting,seizures & breathing difficulty.dont worry now your baby is quite well.if any above symptoms seen take baby to emergency immediately.Thank uWith best regardsVasundhara ",My 20 month old daughter fell of a chair 2hours ago. She cried for a while but seems okay. She ate her Lunch and drank her milk and is now sleeping. When she fell her behavior didn t change. I have noticed a lump on the right side of her head. How long will the lump take to go down. Should I take her to the emergency room to be checked over or should I wait the 24 hours. How does one know whether there is fluid build up. -205725,What is the treatment for sleeping problem?,HI sorry to hear that.Your child can be helped by getting her trained in a special schools for the challenged children who will motivate them and also show to a child psychiatrist and will help her in decreasing the symptoms ,"we have a child who was dianoised with aspergers and the school is given us a hard time in getting help we need for our daughter. she is 3 years old and she screams and yells and pushes her brothers around and she doesn t care. we would like to know what we can do, and how to help are daughter?" -250537,Suggest remedy for severe headache during pregnancy,"Hi.Why don't you try and use some anti-perspirants for men, these do not have a sweet smell and should be more tolerable to your heightened senses right now. And in response to your question, yes, hormones can indirectly make you smell.Best wishes. ",okay I am wondering if it is normal for pregnancy hormones to make ME smell... at first it was everyone around me ...but now i smell my armpits all the time and my feet...in general ...i stink...please help because perfume and powder are too sweet and give me a headache or makes me vomit..please help -119238,What causes stomach pain during bowel movement?,"HIWell com to HCMThis is vague type of pain some time may not be having any pathological changes some time times this could be due to stress anxiety, I would suggest the following medicine for this, if you are comfortable with some garment then you can use this 1) Tab Clinidium with Chlordiazepoxide three times in dayhope this information helps, have a nice day. ","good evening doctor, i hope you can help me, i have an ache at the bottom of my abdomen under the transtubercular plane. i have this ache when i wear pants or under wear, its like pressure in that area, not just from the right side but from the whole area. when i dont wear these stuff i dont feel with that ache. i hope you may help me doctor. i am 18 years old. thank you" -224350,Suggest treatment for itchy skin in between buttocks and penis,"Hello,It could be because of irritation by vagina fluid during sex. You are not having pain or itching. Don't worry about that. I suggest you apply mild topical steroid overrash for improvement.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Parth Goswami ","Hi, I have almost like a red rash on head of my penis (red spots not raised and not joined up). It is not itchy or painful in the slightest. Thing is I have had the same partner for past 5 years (my wife) and was a bit worried. Could it be irritation as we are trying for a baby at the moment?" -42197,Suggest treatment for controlling hair fall,"Hello. Thank you for writing to us.You seem to have androgenetic alopecia, which is hereditary i.e often there is a family history.Minoxidil and finasteride are approved medications for this type of hair loss in males.Treatment may take 3-6 months for a noticeable improvement, therefore I suggest you to continue with the same treatment and give a fair trial of at least 6 months before deciding on its efficacy.Response may however vary between individuals and is partly determined by how early into androgenetic alopecia therapy is started.The goal of medical treatment is to arrest Or slow down further progression, therefore, earlier the therapy is begun the better it is.Minoxidil should be applied twice daily on absolutely clean and dry scalp, with the help of a dropper. Application is started from the center of scalp and gradually moving outwards.Hair oil should be avoided while on treatment with minoxidil.Finasteride is given as a single oral dose, once daily, before or after meals.Regards ","i am 30 years old and i facing hair fall problem from last few years. i have consulted the doctor and he advised me use minoxidil,uroperecia table for 2 months. But does not seems to be working.. any suggestions what i should do... I don t have history of any medical condition, yes there may be heredity." -150667,Should a shin dent caused by injury be checked?,"Hi, The only relation between your calf pain and cervical pain (neck pain) is possible if both of them are of spinal origin, as you give history of sciatica their are high chances of the two pain related to the spine. You need to get a mri lumbar and cervical spine done to reach out for a diagnosis. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","I get sore calves when walking or when I first get up after sitting or lying down. I had plantar fasciatis (not sure if thats how you spell it) diagnosed a few years back and although it is similar to this pain I don t have the pain in my heels/feet so much now. I have also been having a lot of neck pain and this morning woke up with terrible pain in the lower parts of my arms and hands which subsided quickly in my right arm but is still bothering me a bit although less severe in my left arm and hand. I have coeliac disease. My neck has been bothering me for quite a few months now but is gradually getting worse, could the sore calves be connected to my neck? I also get pain in my buttocks and lower back and have had sciatica in the past." -51771,What is the life expectancy while surviving on stents?,HelloThanks for posting at HCM.You have not provided your age on the details. I would have been able to help u better had you mentioned your age. You have complaints of chest pain radiating to back with strong family history. So in your case it is better that we evaluate you for presence of heart disease. I recommend a ECG and 2d echo initially. If both these tests are normal you can proceed for a treadmill test which requires you to walk on a treadmill while your ECG is continuously monitored.This will show if the heart blood supply suffers while you are exercising which indirectly predicts whether you have blockages in your heart. Please do the above tests and revert back. Wishing you good healthRegards. ,"Hi hope you can helpi've been getting chest pains, not severe but a constant pain, can happen when im just resting but has also happened when im exercising, it continues through to my back as well. I sometimes wake up with chest pains too. i have a strong history of heart disease. grandfather died at 26 from a heat attack and mother had one at 45, also grandmother on the other side had a heart attack. Could you please explain what is happening? Thanks" -118115,What causes dull pain in lower abdominal and pelvic area?,"Hi. Thanks for your query.It looks you are a known patient of diverticulitis and as you have suspected rightly this can be resurgence of diverticulitis with peritonitis causing all the pains in the abdomen, hip and rectum.This can be just a severe form of colitis too. The best way to get a diagnosis is to undergo a Contrast enhanced CT scan of the abdomen, colonoscopy and relevant blood, urine and stool tests. Once the diagnosis is made, it will be decided whether to continue the medical management or to go for excision of the colon bearing diverticuli. ","i have lower abdominal pain. It feels as if somethinbg is tight or stretched . But it is continual --not letting up. I have taken Flagyl and Cipro, i believed for treatment of diverticulitis. Could something actually be lodged like a nut or something that won't dissove in a divertulii? I have some p;ain in my left hip and my rectum. What is going on?" -174426,What should be the diagnosis after hypoxic attack in diabetic patient?,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!I carefully reviewed your MRI reports and would explain that the main finding is a discal herniation in the distal segment of the spinal cord (L5-S1), causing a compression of the nerve root in this levels. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurosurgeon on the possibility of surgery. Meanwhile, I would recommend having some bed rest and avoiding standing up or sitting position. Painkillers (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) would help relieve the pain. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","Mild degenerative cervical and lumbar spondylosisLumbarization of S1 Segment of SacrumPosterior lateral and far lateral disc bulge with annular tear at L5-S1 Level indenting the L5 nerve root in the far lateral aspect , causing thecal sac indentation, left neural foraminal and lateral recess stenosis" -240349,Is it normal to get burning sensation in the brain due to stress and depression?,"hello, irst and foremost stress is necessary for life up to some extent for one's progress as well as alertness which is called eustress.However when this stress is more than require4d called distress and affect overall physical and mental health.You didn't mention causes for our stress otherwise I can tell you specific measures.In stress many persons eat mores as appetite center gives pleasure and reduce stress however if it is continous it leads to obesity and secondary complications.So it is wrong cope up mechanism to figh stress.Overall lifestyle changes are necessary to reduce stress like regular proper nutritious diet on time,regular adequate sleep,regular physical exercise(simple walking 3-5 KM 5 days a week suffice) and/or yoga.And specific measures depends on your causing factors of stress.Reduction of stress s necessary and must as stress is respooonsible for current lifestyle diseases kike hypertension,heart disease and dibetes. ","Hi there i have been drinking a lot of water and my acne got less, but then i started to stress about my girl friend, she was very sick and almost died then i started to get sad, and since i was getting to stress and getting sad my acne was getting more and more and more, and yea i eat 2 minute noodles and bread a lot, sins i have been stressing, what do you think maybe the problem, please help" -134939,"Rash on ankle, sore throat, cough, bumps, stuffy nose, tingling limbs. Advil taken. Allergy?",BETTER TO GO TO CARDIOLOGIST AS YOU ARE HAVING STEOIDS FOR 18 MONTHSBLUENESS MEANS YOUR BLOOD SUPPLY TO THESE PARTS ARE NOT POROPEERIN RESPIRAORY ASTHMA PATIENT ONLY HAS BLUE FINGERS DURING ATTACKSO GET FULL INVESTIGATIONS OF HEART AFTER CONSULTING CARDIOLOGISTMIGHT BE YOUR MEDICINES FOR ASTHMA ARE GIVING EFFECTS ON HEART ,I have asthma and chronic bronchitis and have been on prednisone for 18 months. my lips and left hand fingertips are turning blue sometimes. my 02sat was 96 @ pulmonologist's office and he noticed my fingertips were blue.this was a new pulmonologist that I saw to get a 2nd opinion. I forgot to tell my pulmonologist about it.I don't see himfor another week. Should I go to my M.D. or make an appointment with a cardiologist? -182679,"Severe pain, feeling of popped vertebrate near the shoulder blade. Remedy?","Hello Jaz, Welcome here on hcm. You wrongly thought. Actually you want comfort from the problem. So you have no option other than operation. So go for it. Thanks ","I have severe scoliosis (about 100 degree curve) that has aquired over the past seven year or so. I had a mild one at the age of 3 when I obtained an SCI, but by the age of six and wearing a brace it went away. Like I mentioned it came back about seven years ago and has slowly increased in severity. I am currently seeing a doctor, but he says the only thing he can do is a fusion and I really DON T want that. It is getting to the point where no matter how i position myself I can t get comfortable and I usually wake up in the morning with my neck and sometimes my back hurting. I m thankful I don t have any lung or heart problems yet. Any suggestions on what I can do?" -207607,"Need medication for cold ,fever and high BP","Hi,From history it seems that he might be having viral infection.This will remain for few days.Continue with paracetamol if fever is there.Continue with s-mucolite for 3-4 days for cough bouts.Give enough water.Avoid giving junk food.Ok anf take care. ","My son is 4years old, he is suffering from cough and cold and fever. Today Early morning at 5 i discovered he had fever 101, so i gave him 5ml paracetamol, 5ml s-mucolite. Now fever is down, but he is still coughing and little runny nose for which i am putting otrivin nasal drops and saline nasal drops. Night before yesterday he vomited as well. Wanted to ask what medicines shall i continue with?" -121712,What could mild pelvocaliectasia as shown on abdominal ultrasound indicate?,"The symptoms are pointing towards liver problem. Probably jaundice. Maybe due to Hepatitis. It is unlikely to be due to cancer. However you should let us know the report of liver function tests and Ultrasound abdomen should also be done. Also get test for Hepatitis A,B and C. Take care and will look forward to hearing from you. ","Hi my mother was prescribed statins for her high cholesterol and she has had high liver enzymes with pain in her abdomen, achy joints, itching and now loose green stools, the Dr has taken her off the statins now but she is worried as she has to go for a abdomen scan do u think that all these problems are related to the statins or could she have cancer or something terrible? Also she had her gallbladder removed 16 years ago because of gallstones, I'm so worried about her, please help." -209181,How to cure the bump on the forehead after falling down?,"Hi,It seems that there might be having some infection took place leading to enlarged infected lymph nodes.go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammaqtory medicine course for 3-5 days.Clean the wound with antiseptic lotion and apply antibiotic cream on the wound.Ok and take care. ","My 6 y/o son fell at the playground and lacerated his chin, requiring dermabond. At the time of injury he complained that his left ear hurt when he opened and closed his jaw. It is 48 hrs later and he has 2, 1cm x 1cm bumps on his head that are oozing serous fluid. One seems to track almost to his left auricular/occipital lymph nodes. The nodes are swollen and the area is red. All areas are non-tender to palpation and he feels well. Thoughts?" -112561,What could be wrong with lung?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.RCinex is having rifampicin and isoniazide.Both are essential for treatment of tuberculosis.The ideal way to take this is empty stomach.At least 1 hour before meals.But due to side effects like gastritis and vomiting, doctor prescribed it just before meals.But if you tolerate it on 1 hour empty stomach then take it 1 hour before meals.It will have highest effect by this.And no need to worry if you take single dose after meals.It will not cause any trouble. ","Dear sir, I am suffering from Tuberculosis and doctor has tole me to take R-Cinex 300/600 empty stomach. Since last four months am taking this medicine empty stomach. Here I have two queries, first is I take the R-Cinex just before 5-10 min of food (Morning), Is it correct or false method because I have read in article today it should be taken before 1 hour of food. Second, in four month today is the first day when i forgot to take the medicine empty stomach and took it after food, Is this will harm me or it is worthless. Sir please suggest me, your directions and guidelines what should i do further. I will be thankful to you. I am looking forward your suggestions. Thanks Regards Santosh" -142460,"What causes severe lower back pain, tingling sensation in arms/legs/hands?","While this is clearly painful and dysfunctional, the anatomy is such that the nurse could not have done anything dangerous with the injection. She simply did it in a way that irritated the local muscles and sent them into spasm. So, topical ice, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications (advil/alleve) should do the trick. No need to worry. ",i had a depo injection almost two weeks ago into my upper buttock within minutes my back started to ache and after 2 hours i couldnt walk up the stairs properly every day for a week i had a lower to mid back ache but then it got so bad the following week i could barely walk sit or lie down. my gp sent me for an xray but that came back normal so its not spinal. I have not been able to work all week and i am keen to get back. Could the nurse have accidently put the injection into the wrong area. Ive been having these injections for 16 years and have never had any problems before. I have had two massages by a clinical sports massuese but they have not relieved the pain either. -214100,Is RCT required in my case?,HiThanks for writing in.You might experience mild sensitivity post scaling.Its just because of removal of tartar & exposure of tooth surface.You may use desensitizing tooth paste containing strontium chloride or potassium nitrate.Leave it for 3-4 minutes before rinsing.Maintain good oral hygiene.Consult your dentist if problem persists.Hope I answered your queryWishing you good healthRegardsDr. Neha Sumra ,"I recently had my teeth cleaned after 15 years of not seeing a dentist. They said there were no problems with my teeth other than needing a cleaning. Anyway, its been several hours and my teeth are now irritating me, and sensitive. Is this a side effect from the cleaning, and if so how long appx will it last? thanks" -22297,Manometry shows weakness halfway down the esophagus. What could it be?,"Hello. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The manometry and pH (potential of hydrogen) tests are not normal. The pH shows a gastroesophageal reflux and the manometry shows some weakness in the mid esophagus. You need to take antireflux medications and make some dietary and lifestyle changes to overcome the problem. That should help. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines. If with those measures, the problem does not resolve then we can do a CT (computed tomography) scan to see if there is any other pathology. For more information consult an ENT Otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hello doctor, I have had dysphagia for a few months. My endoscopy and barium swallow had been normal. The manometry showed weakness halfway down the esophagus. The pH test for 24 hours showed GERD. I tried eating a burger, and every bite of it got stuck. After that, I had a hoarse voice for a while. What is causing this if all tests are normal? I have attached the reports for your reference." -176156,What is the treatment for throbbing pain in the temples?,"Hello!I read your question and understand your concern. I would like to know if she had kidney problems before the stroke. The fact that she underwent surgery to reduce brain swelling indicated that she suffered a big stroke, which involved a big part of her brain. It is normal in this condition to be still in coma. The prognosis after a big stroke is poor, and the decompression surgery gives some more chances to be survive. The renal failure complicates more the situation. It may be a complication of multiorgan failure or low blood pressure or an aggravated renal failure after stroke in preexisting low kidney function. Anyway this complication reduced even more the possibilities of recovery. So I would say that the situation is very serious. You can just pray for her to get through this. Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka ",my sister in law had a stroke week ago and went into a coma then had an operation to reduce swelling on her brain she is still in a coma is this normal or should I be worried they also detected a fault with her kidneys and took her for dyalasis is this connected or coincidence? -10672,My fiance ejaculated on my hand. Could I be pregnant?,"Hello. Please do not be worried. There are no chances of pregnancy at all. Firstly, because you had washed your hand with soap which carried the sperms and sperms do not survive on contact with detergent or soap. Secondly, you have taken an i-pill within 72 hours. Hence, your menses are likely to be delayed due to high progesterone pill you have taken. Now, you should get a withdrawal bleed within next 7-10 days from the day of pill intake. So, you should be patient and wait for the withdrawal. However, if you are anxious then as on today you may get a serum beta hCG test done to rule out any pregnancy conclusively. If the hCG levels are less than 5ng/dL then you are surely pregnancy safe and you can then calmly wait for your menses to arrive naturally. ","Hi doctor, I am not sexually active. But my fiance did foreplay and ejaculated on my hand. I washed my hand with soap after that. I do not remember the semen going near my vagina. I am still virgin and he did not penetrate me. However, the next day I got worried and took an emergency pill. I still have not got my period and it has been a week. I also have PCOD. Have I missed my period because of PCOD? Or could I be pregnant? Please let me know." -71489,Is it normal to have fever after catheter removal?,"Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you describe, your friend had a surgery on the knee,as result there was an infection, and it is not healing. It appears that there might be resistant infection, or there may be some foreign body in the wound. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have culture and sensitivity of the discharge from the wound,and tests to exclude the diabetes. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. ",I HAVE A FRIEND WITH RA AND HAS BEEN BATTLING A WOUND ON HIS KNEE CAUSED BY HAVING SPONGED LEFT IN HID LEG FROM SURGERY. HE HAS HAD MULTIPLE DURGERIES AND THE WOUND WILL NOT HEAL. CONTINUES TO HAVE PUSS IN THE WOUND. HAS HAD GRADTS THAT DID NOT WORK. ARE THERE INFECTION SPECIALIST FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. -28506,Can I take Zolfresh to regulate my sleep cycle?,Hello. For more queries consult a sleep medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sleep-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I traveled to a new country for a short business trip of 3 to 4 weeks. Today is my fifth day, and I am having problems to sleep at night from these past five days. As a precaution, I carried Melatonin and Zolfresh with me. Can I take 10 mg Zolfresh to get proper sleep? I took Melatonin last time, but it was not effective. When should I take Zolfresh? Will it help regulate my sleep cycle? My head is paining, and my eyes are burning due to lack of sleep." -197623,What causes rashes on face and arms during fever?,"I would try to get her to drink some liquids and see if she is able to keep them down. I would give her small sips and see how she does. I would also give her an appropriate dose of Tylenol to bring her fever down as that may help her to feel better overall. You also need to monintor that she is urinating as there can be risk of dehydration although at this age less than if she is younger. If she is still not drinking over next few hours, or if her fever does not come down, you need to have her evaluated. Wishing her a speedy recovery! ","My six year old daughter was sent home from school today with extreme lethargy, no appetite , extreme tiredness. She has been in bed all day with fever of 101 -102. She has slept almost the whole day and does not want to eat. she has a headache and says her stomach hurts on the upper left hand side." -201862,Is Ofloxacin and Omidazole safe for abdominal pain with loose motion?,"Hello, thank you for using Health Care Magic.It seems like your daughter is having a viral infection causing the loose stoolsI would advise you to start her on zinc supplements, to be given for 14 days. It will decrease the duration of diarrhea.Usually viral loose stools last from 7 to 10 days.Warning Signs:1. Blood in stools2. high fever (temp>102F)3. Unable to drink or eat properly4. excessive drowsiness5. passing urine less than once in 6 hours.If any of the above are present, take her to see the pediatrician. otherwise it will settle soon.Regards,Dr.Vaishnavi ",my daughter aged 1 year 4 months is under treatment for loose motion and doctor priscribed syrup aristogyl and syrup aizylac for five days. today is the fifth day and my duaghter is not well and still passing loose stool. she is 9.5 kg in weight. Please advice. -211628,What does severe pain in the mouth indicate?,"Hello,It looks like you have jaw joint related problem like TMJ/TMD. It is the cause of grinding and popping sensation of the jaw joint along with pain and stiffness.So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated. A clinical examination and investigation like panoramic x-ray should be done to rule out the exact cause.You can be advised a combination of painkillers and muscle relaxant, mouth guards and Physiotherapy for relief.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora ","Experiencing right jaw popping that has just been a grinding sound in my ear when I would open and close mouth , now cracking a lot and pain for 4 days, especially brushing teeth the movement cause severe stiffening with discomfort, had this in high school now 61; another age ailment?" -108988,How to treat a scar in lung?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Whooping Cough-with Bronchitis.?TB brohchitis?Either of these possibilities with other causes of chronic cough need to be investigated and confirmed by Gram's stain with AFB smear testing with other tests of TB(IGRA blood test and PCR test) and Pertussis(PCR/ Elisa Tests ) Cough.Chest X-ray and clinical examination by Chest Physician also is needed to confirm the diagnosis of whooping Cough.After Confirmation- if Erythromycin does not regress the cough/ Clarithromycin /or Azithromycin needs to be kept in mind in resistant cases.Hope this would help you to solve your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ",I am taking Erythromycin e.e. Ta 400mg (E-M) - 1 tablet four times daily for whooping cough. I am an adult but this infection is actually on my chest so will this antibiotic actually clear up the problem of my coughing which occurs throughout the night as well as daytime. Thank you Helen. -59041,What is the reason for my high blood pressure?,"I feel your leaky aorta is mild.medically we call it Aortic regurgitation,and usually it does not need any major intervention.as you have been rightly advised for yearly echo.i often give Tab.ramipril in dose suitable to level of blood pressure to my patients of aortic regurgitation,which u may discuss with your doctor .Regarding anemia i need more information from your side. I many a time give emperical Iron and multivitamin for a period of 4 weeks and repeat Hemoglobin level.if you are tolerating iron well you may discuss with your doctor for starting it.othewise your anemia should be evaluated with basic haemogram,peripheral smear and further work up depending upon basic report.i wish u good health. ",yes..thank you... I am taking 325mg bayer asprin since 1991.. I have been in a fib for 3 yrs now..and have a leaky aorta not severe yet...Dr. says stay on the asprin and sees me every 6 months with blood work and yrly echo..i do have some enemia problems so my mother and grandmother..yrs ago it ws called mediterrain enemia..but it comes and goes..is there anything to worry about..oh..my blood levels are more than excellent..and my HDL is off the chart.. -241787,What combination of the below drugs can cause cognitive impairment?,"HI, The symptoms you get,while your wife is pregnant are suggestive of Cauvade syndrome.still you should consult a physician & get your health checked to exclude digestive deffisiensy/liver problem./acidity Cauvade syndrome is a typical psychological problem a would be father has due to fear of getting fatherhood/economical problem All that is needed is accepting idea of fatherhood positively. join support groups/ making friends with other individuals who are about to become father. Set economical problems corrected./ Feel proud to be head of a happy family. Thanks try to help & support pregnant wife. ","I ve been dealing with really weird symptoms such as, anxiety, stress, depression, mood swings, loss of appetite, weight loss, constipation, diarrhea, lack of concentration, out of place feeling (confused). Could all this be due to my wife s pregnancy? Couvade syndrome?" -89040,What is the reason for having pain about an inch vertically downward from belly bottom on right side?,"Hello dear,As evident from the reports of Liver function tests, all the parameters are above normal range.This indicates an Acute hepatitis (infection/ inflammation of the liver tissue) most probably due to consumption of excess alcohol, as indicated by a raised Gamma GT level.Moreover, the serum bilirubin level is also increased, which is indicative of jaundice.Based on the above mentioned facts, the yellowish discolouration of the eyes is due to jaundice.Kindly consult a Gastroenterologist & start treatment immediately to prevent any further complication.Also you need to abstain from alcohol.Certain investigations like Ultrasound scan of abdomen, serum HbsAg will be helpful to rule out any viral infection.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ","I am 24 years (M) old since last week my white part of eyes are yellow in colour my LFT report shows S.T.bilirubin 5.5 mg/dl, S.D.bilirubin 3.29 mg/dl, S.IND.bilirubin 2.21 mg/dl, SGPT(ALT) 260 U/L, Alkaline phosphatase 159 u/l, GAMMA GT 274 U/I ,SGOT(AST) 79 U/L please advise these results are due to jaundice or any other disease." -189216,Pain in stomach. Diagnosed stage 3 colon cancer. Suggested PET scan for clarity. Is surgery possible?,"Hi welcome to health care magic forum.basal cell carcinom ausually doesnt spread but it is possible. also, i dont think that he will pass away from basal cell carcinoma. probably there will be heart failure,but it is impossible to say when. He can live for more several months or years. it is impossible to predict. you have to support his heart and kidney function as much as you can with mediucal therapy. 15%is very low ejection fraction but this is is enogh for normal circulation .Hope I have answered your query. Wish you good health. regards ","hi,my husband has chf,coronary heart disease and diabetes and basal cell cancer that has spread to the bones in the in the right shoulder,his ejection fraction of the heart is 15%,his kidneys are at 1.19,they say there is nothing more they can do for him.he currently stop taking his meds because of what the doctors are saying.one more thing he also has 3 stents put in in 2009.how much longer can he live like this??" -233126,What causes sores in testis?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you are facing problem of Premature Ejaculation,In absence of any major health issue cause of premature ejaculationis mind related and due to what is called as performance anxiety.Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.and delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Please consult qualified Sexologist to modify and learn sex techniques like start and stpp or squeeze techniques .This will help you to delay the ejaculation and have a enjoyable sex.Taking Sildenafil l (Viagra)as on demand will help to get good hard sustainable erection and to have enjoyable sex for a long time .Dr.Patil.. ","AT SEX TIME MY PENIS SIZE IN FULL IS 5 INCH & IT IS VERY THIN WHICH CREATING PROBLEM IN MY MARRIED LIFE,AND WHEN WE SEX WITH MY WIFE .I GOT DISCHARGE IN 5 MINUTES.BY WHICH I CANT SATISFIED MY WIFE,SO IS IT POSSIBLE THAT I CAN MAKE PENIS BIG & THICK & WANT TO INCREASE MY SEXUAL TIME" -143742,Having back injury. Having pain. Need medication?,hi iam dr usmani can understand the pain you are going through. hope you get a sppedy recovery. in my opinion you should have campex capsules 01 cap twice daily at least for a week. its a good and effective pain killer. it contains toradol. also get an mri of back done as soon as possible to look for the causating factor as it helps in long term treatment. you can add zeegab 1 tab 75 mg daily to start with. it helps relieve neuropathic pains as in your case. thanks ,"Hi there Dr How are you?My name is AAAAA and I have an extremely sore back... Its an on going injury and my Dr (G.P) has prescribed Naproxen, Codine phosphate, Baclofen, and Paracetamol to attempt some relife from constant pain.Today as I got out of the pool I tweaked it again and nun of these drugs has given me relief. Right now Im laying down on my stomach with a hot wheat sack on my lower back.My question is... Can you suggest a better pain medicine than the ones I've already listed please?" -151480,What is the remedy for contusion of the calf muscle with swellen foot?,"Hello,You may be suffering from dependent edema with superficial thrombophlebitis or DVT. You have to keep your legs on elevated position , use stockings to prevent edema. Do regular exercise or physiotherapy, if symptoms not improved please get it done colour Doppler of lower limbs to know venous incompetence and consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ","i am 57 yrs. old with ms. with a morphine pain pump in stomach to control my pain. every since i put the pump in about 5yurs ago i ve had lower lymphedema. it has gotten to the point where my legs are solid black and purple from the knees down. i went through six weeks of of lymphedema therapy xand had them looking pretty good for a couple of weeks, but now they are back to looking all purple and black again. what do i do." -229582,What caused itchy red spots on the inner skin of my penis?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You are sure that you have no health issues and health check ups are done every year. You are 46. Everyone has phases of low energy when we just want to veg out on the couch. But prolonged mental and physical fatigue and chronic low energy can be a sign of serious health problems. One of the possible reasons for your low energy, at your age group, could be a significant drop in testosterone levels which can result in a reduced sex drive as well as fatigue. Hypothyroidism, or low levels of thyroid hormone, can also wreak havoc on your energy levels. Your fatigue may be due to a lack of sleep or poor sleep quality. Other possible causes could be depression, anxiety etc.I suggest you to consult a physician for detailed investigation. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ",46 yr old male always been very active have just lost my energy level. I find it hard to get things done I need to get done at home in great shape and no health issues .health check up every year. tried everything just can't put down smoking cigarettes. even sex drive has dropped -184244,Is MX3 helpful in esophageal mass cancer?,"Hello! I have read your concerns and feel sorry for your mother. Gullet/esophageal cancer's primary problem will be nutrition. A patient with advanced cancer of this type usually has poor nutrition, since he/she is unable to tolerate food intake. A low albumin count only confirms that she is poorly nourished, with this status, most patients succumb to infection due to very low immune system. No patient can survive without eating, the time frame varies on how her body will cope with the stress. If I was the treating physician, I will offer options for alternative route for feeding (tube feeding, intravenous/parenteral feeding, placement of stent), to boost her immune system through nutrition. ","My mother has advanced gullet cancer and has lost her appetite completly. She is refusing all foods, only living on iced water. Her albumen levels are very low, this surely isn't a good sign. How long can she survive without eating or is this just the natural way the body copes with terminal cancer?" -140046,Suggest treatment for back ache,visit near by physio center ask for Pilates therapy this will help you in getting better .but will take few days ,Hi..ive had back pains for years now and Drs dont help.. My sister suffers from spineabifida (cant spell it sorry) they wont check me for.. Tuesday I was rush to hospital because they couldn t keep the pain under control. They xrayed my chest but did nothing for my back.. Ive been getting numbness and jelly legs also headache. What do you think could maybe be causing this. -46487,"Baby having rash on arms, red, splotchy, slightly raised, no temperature. Reason?",.black skin rashes around the mouth and nose can be seborrhic melanosis.use a moist and keto-b in the morning and melaglow can cure it.use supplementation of biotin and b12 tablets which permanently cures it ,"i am 22 yrs old i have some rashes (black in colour) around the nose & mouth(beard) pealing like white scales, suffering form more than 5yrs, consulted more than 10 doctors but this infection was temperorely cured , all suggested some fungal creams but no use it was temperory , i need a permanent cure, any way..? and suggest me a best fungal cream & medication ." -81403,Have thyroid disease and kidney insufficiency. Taken Methamazole. Elevated liver enzymes after PTU. Any ideas?,"Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Recurrent bacterial infection of urinary tract could be due to other reasons, like vesico ureteric reflux, prostate enlargement causing urine stasis. better to get evaluated for this.small stones usually get expelled by themselves, take lot of fluid and citrus fruit juice. which helps to excrete a small stonesConsult your doctor for examination and management.Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.Wish you good health. Take care.RegardsDr. Vidya ",Iam having a pain near kidny area i show it to doctor he took untra sound but there is no stone but some time i have pinch pain (very minor for 5 to 10 second) only twice a day or more also doctor found urine infection he said may be there is small crystal which can not see in ultra sound he gave me one powder to drink but until now i have a pain as i mantion above. please advise me any medicine -26256,I am fine after four days of antibiotics. Should I really continue it for seven days?,Hello. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ,"Hello doctor, I got Doxycycline prescribed 100 mg twice a day for seven days for a throat infection. Now the side effects, like upset stomach and bowel movement are very irritating. The throat infection after four days of taking the medicine is much better. Do I really need to finish the seven days' course?" -59002,Suggest treatment for heart murmor,"Hello Mary,I have gone through your details.Basically atrial runs and couplets are benign unless associated with structural heart disease.Therefore I suggest you to get your Doppler echocardiography done.That will rule out any serious defect in heart.I request you to avoid smoking and excess coffee.My best wishes.Dr.Teli,MD ",Hi my name is Mary my doctor had me on Descartes for about 5 years for hydrogenated disc in my neck and back. I noticed this started up when I started taking them but they kept not finding anything by the time I could get an app. They took them off the market because of them doing something to your heart. I have a heart monitor on now they found atreal run and atreal couplet. What is it and is it dangerous and what is the cure for it -50775,"What causes high blood pressure, blind spots in eye and loss of coordination?",if you're husband has persistent high blood pressure he has to get all his blood investigations and E.C.G done. And he has to be put on an antihypertensive as soon as possible depending on his test results ,"hello, 4 hrs ago my husbands bp was 173/08, now we took it again and it is 136/93. High bp runs in the family and he has seen the dr within the last 6 mths concerned about it and they haven't done anything and I think its because it is a physicians assistant he has seen on a military base. What should we do? I'm worried." -181735,"Mild indentation of the thecal sac, multilevel spondylosis, idiopathic scoliosis small air in sacroiliac joints . Indications?","Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic If the tablets offer relief and if he is refusing to take them, the only way is to give them mixed with food or fluids. A neurological assessment is necessary - to exclude frontal lobe lesions at this age, which can mimic psychiatric disorder. And his psychiatrist should review him... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck ","My father is 80 years old and he is a bipolar disorder patient. He has been down for almost 1.5 years. Now all of a sudden he has become hyper active since from last few days. He doesn’t sleep at all, very confusing mind, very restless, always talking (repeating the same thing), very angry. Interferes in everybodys business. We are all finding it very difficult to tolerate him. He had been prescribed following tablets by his health care provider. 1) Valparin – 500 mg (0-0-1) 2) Oleanz – 7.5 mg (0-0-1) 3) Nexito – 5 mg (1-0-0) He took the above tables for some time and overnight stopped taking it (which he does frequently) saying that these tablets are causing him side effects. He frequently says when he is down his lever has stopped functioning; he doesn’t have appetite and all the problems in the world. We have got him tested for everything and all the reports are normal including BP . Can you please suggest, since he is not taking any tablets, can we give the above tables by mixing the tablets in food." -34170,What are the chances of getting pregnant after follicle rupture?,"Hallow Dear, Yu were given inj. hCG for induction of ovulation on days 15 and 19. The size of the follicle was 28x30 mm in size on day 19. This is not a good development for conception. What was the dose of hCG given to you - 5000 IU or 10000 IU?The follicle should have ruptured after the first hCG injection. It did not. Moreover, the follicle has grown to quite a big size. Follicles of size between 18 mm and 21 mm diameter release the healthiest eggs which have better chances of successful pregnancy. You should try induction of ovulation when the follicle is within this size range. Also please try to look for the thickness of the uterine lining (endometrium) at the time of expected egg release. Endometrial thickness between 09 mm and 14 mm is most conducive for implantation of fertilized ovum. I hope you will discuss these issues with your Gynaecologist. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ",Hello I am 26yrs old and its 4yrs I got married and I was under medication for PCOS and last month my doctor did scanning and confirmed there is no PCOS problem.Then she started treating me to conceive and the treament was Follicular study and on 19th day after scanning my doctor confirms follicle of size 28*30 got ruptured in rt ovary and in between days like 15th day and 9th day i was injected with HCG injection.what is the chances getting pregnant ?? -228257,What are the side effects of using fake vagina?,HelloThanks for query .You are facing problem of Frenulum injury repeatedly and want to undergo Frenuloplasty done in India.Frenuloplasty is a very simple surgery done as a out patient procedure under local anesthesia.It can be done by any General Surgeon any where in India even in a small town.The cost of surgery should not exceed more than 4-5 thousand Indian Rupees .Dr.Patil. ,"Sir,I am facing a problem of Frenulum breve. I have heard about the frenuoplasty on penis named treatment. I would like to operate for the same at the earliest. Please inform me such treatment is available in india or not. Please let me know the cost of this treatment. In case, if it is available, where the same treatment can be avaialble. I would prefer location near Gujarat / Mumbai / Any where in India.My age is 27 years, this is for your information.Waiting for your reply." -244375,"Chronic obsessive compulsive disorder, frequent suicidal thoughts. How can I overcome this?","Hello, Thank you for your query Stress is definitely one of the reasons for uneasiness in chest.Since you haven't mentioned any other symptoms like lack of sleep , or less appetite i think you shouldn't really be bothered about it. But since you have mentioned that you felt a chest pain it is recommended to definitely take an appointment with a cardiologist to check if everything else is alright. If yes, then I feel you are absolutely healthy and fine. The sudden rise in bp and the uneasiness after the rollercoaster ride is very natural and obvious It potentially triggers high pulse rate. Try to stay calm in any kind of stressful situation.This will be helpful to you all the time. Hope this helps you. Stay healthy! ","Hi I first started experiencing a fasst pulse and some uneasiness in the chest region a few months ago. After seeing my primary care doctor, he recommended to reduce stress and eliminate caffeine from my diet for a few days. He also did an EKG and basic blood work which both came out fine. The palpitations did not occur again until last Saturday night after coming back from an amusement park and riding a rollercoaster. Could the palpitations be related to riding the rollercoaster? Also I m also experiencing uneasiness in the chest today with minor sporadic chest pain ." -124190,Undergone hysterectomy and laprascopy. Now started to gym and walking. Having piercing abdomen pain. Advise,"Hello,In Normal pressure hydrocephalus management VP shunt is very important.At this point the doctor may do a CSF analysis and find out the organism and treat accordingly.Even of treating with antibiotics and if the doctors feel that the VP shunt is the source of infection then they may have to remove it. ",I HAVE HAD SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAIN SINCE I HAD A VP SHUNT FOR NPH AFTER A SEVERE BRAIN INJURY FROM A WRECK. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR AND I HAVE HAD CT SCANS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE ER DR AND THE RADIOLOGIST SAID THAT I HAD AN INFECTION LIKE THEY HAD NOT SEEN IN THEIR 13 YEARS OF PRACTICE IN ER. I HAD A ROUND OF ANTIBIOTICS AND FOLLOWED UP WITH MY NS AND HE TOLD ME ALL HE COULD DO WAS TAKE IT OUT. IT HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH WITH MY PREVIOUS SEVERE HA AND INCONTINENCE AND SLURRED SPPEECH I DON T WANT TO HAVE TO HAVE IT REMOVED BECAUSE IT HAS HELPED SO MUCH. ANY SUGGESTIONS? -246851,What is the treatment for pain in the wrist and joint?,"Hi, You can take class 2 narcotics. If pain persist despite taking common analgesics, you can consider Ketamine sublingual preparation after discussing with your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Well, my husband and I have been living with his adhesive arachnoiditis for well over 30 years now and with the opiod epidemic thathas the medical professionals all in an uproar, I am wondering if there are any doctors out there anymore with the courage and knowledge to treat his pain. over the course of the last 5 years his medications have been cut to the point that he literally lives in bed because the pain is so terrific. when he was on decent medication levels, he was able to function and we had somewhat of a life. now.... not so much. We/he has been through all the modalities. This particular condition can only be managed with opiod meds at doses that are above what docs seem willing to perscribe in todays fearful environment. Dont misunderstand , i and he know that class 2 narcotics are abused regularly but surely there is a way to weed through and treat legitimate cases. A lot of folks are truly suffering out here." -71732,Is Regestrone effective in the treatment of infertility?,Taking contraceptive pills 2yrs back will not affect ur pregnancy now. ur doc has given u induction drugs take those drugs and hope for best this time ,"Hi doc, My name is vera, I’m 28years old. I got married last July 2017, I have had regular coitus for the past 4 month with no pregnancy. I took some contraceptive medicine last February 2015 for three months. My gynecologist has put me on duphaston and femara drugs. Would like to know if the reason I’m not getting pregnant is as a result of the contraceptive I took years back? Thank you" -111853,How long will coughs last after taking medication for walking pneumonia?,Yes..It is safe for you to travel by flight with a pleurisy until and unless it is not making you symptomatic i.e. Excessive coughing or breathlessness.. ,"Hello,I was diagnosed as having pleurisy which a chest xray confirmed. I was given antibiotics which I have finished and painkillers. I am due to fly on Friday and wondered if this was safe? I still have some chest and back pain, particularly upon coughing which is not so bad with the painkillers,Thank you,Caroline Leslie" -200855,What to do when baby cries constantly?,"hi, Welcome to the forum, According to history it seems to be ear wax which you are reffering to. A small child of 3 months will still have vernix caseosa material in his ear. its the waxy layer that coats the baby while he is in womb, and it is present in ear too. So do not worry. and as he is already seen by a pediatrician, please be worry free.Thanks ","Hello Dr, i am writing this for my 3 month old baby A white dicharge (not sothick, ver little)comes out from babys ear. This is thw third time. we consulted both ENT specialist and Child specialistthey said its normal . but we r worried. Could u please help us" -197564,What causes itchy rashes around anus and yellow discharge?,"Dear parent, I understand your concerns but it seems that your child is suffering from constipation. you should give a lactulose syrup 3 times daily. make sure your child is adequately hydrated with 8 cups of fluids daily. one of them should be orange juice as decreased intake of fluids leads to constipation. ",My little 3 1/2 year old girl is complaining of pain in her bottom. She has had this for the last 3 nights (it does not appear to happen during the day). She tries to do a poo but is unable to do so and usually falls asleep around midnight but I think it is because she is exhausted. She has also been going to the toilet a lot during the day as well mainly weeing. Can you suggest any cause? -184596,Would the blood/enzymes come back normal if liver had cancer?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your mother's situation and problem. Usually after debulking surgery, post operative chemotherapy and radiotherapy are advised. During surgery, possibility of local spillage of tumour cells is high. This is due to handling of tumour mass. So to prevent local site growth radiotherapy is given. And to prevent distal hematogenous spread, chemotherapy is given. Besides these, nutritional support and pain management are also important. By all these, we can reduce her sufferings and improve quality of remaining life. Psychiatrist counselling regarding end of life issues is also important. So these are treatment options in her case. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. ","My mother has been recently diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer following the debulking surgery. her CA 125 is 600. the surgeon performed the surgery to take out as much as possible tissue involved including both ovaries with mass,omentum but could not take the uterus out as it was adhered to the bladder. she is 54 years old and all her symptoms started very recently. it's very devastating to me and my family and we are in a big shock as we never expected this to happen to her. we dont know what to do next but we can go to any extent to cure her cancer. please help !" -178871,Could there be an internal bleeding in head if hurt with a basketball?,"Hi there, Thanks for your query. Sudden onset of numbness of big toe indicates damage to/compression of its nerve supply, due to either, 'pinching' of the nerve locally or at the lower spinal level. At the same time, considering your age, numbness of great toe and increased frequency of urine, may be early manifestations of diabetes. Get your tests done to rule out/detect diabetes. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal ","Hi, I have suddenly developed complete numbness in left big toe and urination frequency - 3-4 days. 40yr old female. otherwise good health, excercise 2-3 times per week. bilateral ovary removal last November, and HTR. Ski accident 18 months ago and labral tear to right hip. have seen hip specialist last year, but doesnt think severe enough to operate. mild moderate lower back pain from accident but having regular physio. Why a sudden loss of sensation?" -232999,Suggest remedy to increase height,"Hello dear,The size of penis is genetically determined and it does not increase after a certain limit.But one thing should be known that the size of penis does not determine the potency of an individual.So, do not get influenced by any over the counter medication which claim to increase the size of penis or improve performance...it may be harmful.Having a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey increase blood flow to penis & maintains erection.Avoid stress...practice meditation..this helps in improving concentration & builds up the confidence level.Avoid smoking & alcohol.You can also do oil massage of the penis...it increases blood flow & maintains the erection.Wishing you a Healthy Life.Take care. ",hi xyz im 29 my penis size is 4inches when it ert n 3 when its nornal i want to increase its size n i never had any intercourse wit anyone n when i pull my forskin back it hurts n it takes time to go bak n i want any good pills which increase my penis size plzz help -118266,"What could severe lower abdominal pain, with nausea indicate?","Hi there,Thanks for using HCM.The symptoms of appendicitis are right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and fever.When you press over the right lower abdomen , there would be severe tenderness.The white cell count would be high as in your daughter's case.The diagnosis can be confirmed with an ultrasound scan or a CT scan of the abdomen.Milder forms would resolve with medications.Severe forms may need removal of appendix. Is this answer helpful? ",My daughter has abdominal pain right side. She had blood taken and they told her that her white blood count was elevated 12.6. Her pain seems better now than earlier. I m concerned that it may be her appendix. Would the pain lessen if it was appendix. -10512,I have enlarged bumps on the back of my tongue. Is that due to fungal infection?,Hello. I had gone through all the data posted. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I have some enlarged bumps and white lesion on the back of my tongue. I thought that I had a gum problem because my saliva was often brownish and I had a funny taste in my mouth. Now, I believe that I have some fungus infection. It looks exactly like on the picture I have attached, but only in the back of my tongue. What kind of treatment should I need?" -222774,"What causes nausea, profuse sweating and dizziness in a diabetic?","Hello,Blood glucose level of 88 mg/100 ml, is within the normal range. (Fasting 70 to 110 mg) PP To clear the doubts you may get an HbA1c% done, which will give a clear indication. HbA1c% Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar ",My doctors assistant told me my glucose was 88 I had blood work done last week to check my diabetes levels because I was told six months ago that I was borderline prediabetic and only thing she told me was I was it 88 and couldn t explain to raise my doctor was busy waiting for her to call me and I m nervous on with that is the 88 -21075,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -175673,Is pins and needles sensation in both arms a matter of concern?,"does your son has myoclonic jerks in day time also? does he have some some kind of seizures other than febrile seizures?During sleep few myoclonic jerks are normal. Levipil is newer anti epileptic effective for myoclonic jerks and comapred to other medicines, it has least interactions with other drugs and in liver and kidney patients. Levipil also has few side effects- but specifc one is psychosis and abnormal behavior ","shir,MY son aged five yrs having myoclonic jerks every day during sleep.CT,MRI BRAIN was normal. he had taken valparin for one year for febrile seizzure.he had weight gain and drowsiness.now EEG shows Sharp waves and doctor prescribed Levipil 250 m.g morning 1/2 night 1.he is weighing 26 k.g .is it right choice? I am very much afraid about the side effects. pls answer me. thank you" -126416,What medicine should I take for abdominal pain ?,"Hello, Abdominal pain need to be diagnosed well. Right from food poisoning to hernia; anything can be the cause. Please go through proper checkup. USG Abdomen under gastroenterologists. Why so giddiness? are you avoiding eating cause of pain? Get your sugars checked if its happening more frequently. ","Hi, i am a 25 years old female. For the past two days, i was experiencing a pain in the left side of the lower abdomen region. I don t know, why. If i lie down, its not that much paining. But if i stand for a long time, i feel giddiness." -230670,Can any online doctor help me with the following results?,"Hello Your semen analysis findings may indicate semen infection with borderline sperm motility.Infection is indicated due to presence of few pus cells in semen.Normally semen shouldn't contain any pus cells.You may need investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,semen culture and sensitivity.You may need to take antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity report.Motility is borderline.Normally it should be at least 55 %.Your findings suggests over all 60% motility,so it is borderline.Sperm count is normal.Normally it should be at least 20 millions/ml.Fertility is expected to increase with control of infection.If infertility persists then you may need assisted fertilization techniques.Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan ","helo sir my self amit kumar sir i have done my seman analysis and the report is given below pls suggest me sir about pus cells and improving total count .......tatal volume- 3ml, colour - grey(increased) viscosisty - increased motility - 60%(20% sluggish and 40% rapid) total count - 20 million/ml, and non motile - 40%, 2-3 pus cells/hpf seen..." -146728,How safe is taking Leucovorin and Livogen for Pancytopenia?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your wbc count is high. You are suffering from some infection. If symptoms get worse evenafter antibiotic therapy, that means your drug is not working against your infection. You should consult your doctor and change the antibiotics. You can take symptomatic treatment for vomiting and constipation. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I started to feel dizzy when i stood up or turned my head the wrong way, mainly driving. saw doctor and my white count was up and he put me on antibiotics and steroids. it has been 3 days and now the symptoms are worse including nausea, vomiting and constipation. is this serious?" -69361,How can pseudomonas aeruginosa be treated with antibiotics?,"Hello, thank you for your contact to healthcaremagic. If I am your doctor I suggest you streptococcus group B is the bacteria which is causing many infections to us. It is many a time causes a multi resistance to many of the antibiotics. But to undergo treatment for such a bug is necessary. I advice you to go for higher antibiotic class. For diarrhea I advice you to go lactic acid bacilli supplement will be good.If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ",I have been having a lot of problems with strep b. My doctor continually keeps putting me on antibiotics and im not getting better. Im now getting diahrea because of the antibiotics. This has been going on since the latter part of April. Can you explain what Strep B is? -42125,What causes hair loss?,"Hello,Welcome to healthcare magic,Hair fall has various causes. In your case the exact cause of hair fall has to be ascertained. Kindly consult a dermatologist who has a trichoscope for evaluation. After thorough history , examination and if required after investigations he will arrive at a diagnosis as to the reason for hair fall. Treatment varies according to the cause.Hope this helped,Take care. ","hi doctor, I am 25 years old and having hair loss ever since I shifted to hyderabad which was 9 years ago.I have no genetic problem and had very very beautiful hair before but now I don't have enough hair to even tie in a small clip.any suggestions? I am assuming its water problem." -183024,"Post Stroke Follow up, What can we do ?",dear please let me know what is the present condition of your uncle ? drajayaggarwal@gmail.com ,my uncle is suffering from brain disease i dont know the disease name but i know what happen to him he got hurted on brain n one brain nerve got damage and after that he lost his memory do not recognise the person dont remember anything we have took out his report also i want to know can he be alright -41908,What is causing hair loss?,"Hi,It may be telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia. You have not mentioned your gender. Believing that you are male, it is likely to be androgenetic alopecia. You may apply minoxidil 10% sol twice a day with oral finesteride 1 mg daily for few years.If you are female, most probably it may be telogen effluvium. There may be some cause like anaemia,vitamin deficiencies,thyroid dysfunction,stress or some internal disease. I would recommend to take tab biotin 10 mg thrice a day for long time with mild steroid lotion application daily at night. Mild shampoo may be done alternate days.Thanks.Dt. Ilyas Patel MD ",Hi I am 29 years old last year i had lot of hair fall when consulted doctor he suggested using Hair4u Lotion. Since 1 year i am using it and now again the severe hairloss has started is it because the lotion is not being effective now does these lotions have a time frame which would make them ineffective on the hair. -83425,How can elevated SGPT levels be treated?,"Hi, The almond doesn't have a direct correlation with elevated liver enzymes. For elevated liver enzymes, first rule out fatty liver by USG abdomen scan and then viral marker study if needed. If liver enzymes elevation is not more than two folds elevation then no need to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","i was just told by my doctor that after a blood tesr my liver enzymes are elevated , i dont drink or take tylynol i do eat a lot of almonds and about 15 pounds over my average weight i am 67 had a stroke 5 years ago caused by endocarditis could the almonds be causing this elevation?" -30624,Why does my mother feel weak?,Hi. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to an endocrinologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/endocrinologist ,"Hello doctor, My mother is feeling weak. She has pain in her left hip joint, thigh and leg. She also feels cold. We took hemoglobin and thyroid profile test. The result is as follows. Hemoglobin 7.4 (reference interval : 12 - 15), total T3 91.4 (reference interval : 70 - 204), total T4 5.8 (reference interval : 5.5 - 11.0) and TSH 13.72 (reference interval : 0.35 - 5.5). Could you please suggest?" -151729,Suggest treatment for joints pain,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to swollen salivary glands.I suggest:- massaging the affected gland. -applying warm compresses to the affected gland. -rinsing your mouth with warm salt water. -sucking on sour lemons or sugar-free lemon candy to encourage saliva flow and reduce swelling.If the symptoms continue, I suggest to see an ENT specialist. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","hello sir, i m 29 yrs old male & i feel slightly pain in my lower neck (submandibular gland) while i eat , my lower neck(submandibular gland left side) swells when i eat & after meal it goes away. what can be the causes of this? only during meal time it happens." -99812,What is the treatment for a sore lump on the skin?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,A MRI of the hip region should be done to know the type of lesion in the buttocks.The swelling or enlargement could be a cyst or soft tissue swelling.Since, buttocks have good amount of muscle mass and fat, lesions associated with muscles and fat tissue are suspected.In case a cyst is confirmed, excision of the cyst can be done.In case of any other soft tissue swelling, appropriate management can be planned.Consult an orthopedician for clinical assessment and relevant investigations.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ",hi..i have a lump inside my left buttcheek that makes my left side of my buttocks a little larger than the right..its located a little lower ...it does not hurt just noticable when i wear certain typs of pants..i have been told this cld be a fluid build up or maybe even a cyst? idk where to start to have examined but my butt is just uneven now...please help thank u -55239,Suggest methods to prevent cardiac arrest,"HelloWelcome to HCMIt seems your systolic blood pressure is normal for your age and diastolic blood pressure is little bit higher for for your age.Prednisolone does have effects on blood pressure by retention of water and salt plus it increases your weight.So weaning off from prednisolone will reduce the blood pressure but upto certain limit only.and at present your blood pressure is within acceptable range for your age. So don't worryStay happyRegards,Dr.Om ",Just checked my BP and it says 133/96 with a heartbeat of 82. I am 60yr olkd and weigh 212 I am currently taking 10mg of Prednisone Daily & 300mg daily for maintenece agains both gout and ulcertive colitus. Would my BP decrease if I wean myself off the prednisone? -157144,How can flexibility on the injured hand and little finger be obtained?,"Hello, Bronchitis is a chronic respiratory problem that can be controlled with proper antibiotics and steroids. Osteoporosis needs regular calcium and vitamin D3 supplements along with bisphosphonates. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","Hi my 62yo brother in law is ill. He started with bronchitis 10 months ago followed by ?rib fractures. Then started with vertebrae compression fractures. Visited osteoporosis Clinic. Discovered severe osteoporosis with non-detectable vit D and low calcium. Further work up showed elevated gamma lamba labs. Sent to hematology/oncology MD. Bone scan normal, hyponatremia in 120 s, ?mult myeloma mentioned. Going for MRI of left humerusthis week. He had fluid 12oz drained from lung pleural space that came back benign. MD states so much arthritis, scarring and old fractures in bone it s hard to make conclusive diagnosis. Any ideas?/" -81313,Child having non obstructing left middle calyceal lithiasis. Urinalysis shows numerous RBC. Is it dangerous?,Ideally IV contrast is not to be given in patients ok CKD if alternatives are available.However if in your sister in law case if contrast is already administered then only solution is to be on a look out for rapid worsening of kidney function & administer dialysis if required.My advice would be to avoid it altogether or do it with a non-ionic contrast when it can't be avoided as in case of Coronary Angiography. ,My sister in law has only 1 kidney working at about 30-40% and she is expected to need dialysis in the future. She also has an unmedicated but monitored goitre . Among her medication are the drugs Furosemide for water retention and Risperidone for Psychosis . She is due to have a CT Scan soon and has been given both Gastrografin and Picolax to take ready for the procedure. She has learning difficulties and family have to take care of her medical requirements/appointments. No advice has been given as to whether she should have stopped the Furosemide and her renal condition doesn t seem to have been taken into consideration. We have researched the Gastrografin and Picolax and there seems to be a very high risk that these may cause additional renal failure and the possibility of dialysis being needed after the procedure. What is your advise as to the safety of this procedure and the medication required to perform it given her medical history. -151985,What causes shoulder pain with a history of degenerative disc and arthritis?,"Hello,It looks that you had surgery about 13 yrs back and it was fusion at L5 and S1. Due to this surgery the movement which was occurring at L5-S1 level is now occurring more at its corresponding L4 and at SI joint level. This may lead to little more pressure at SI joint area. I will advice you following to help you:1. Apply an analgesic ointment. Locally, do not massage, three times a day2. Do warm fomentation locally for three times a day over affected area3. Do not bend at your back. Better to sit and then lift any object.i.e., adopt good back habits.4. Take a joint supplement like glucosamine, chondroitin to combat any early degenerative changes.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I had a low back injury when I slipped on a wet floor in 1997. I went thru the Colorado work comp system for a time. However, I sought help out of the system in 2001. I went to San Antonio, Tx. to get an independent evaluation and subsequent L5-S1 Spinal fusion with cages in May 2001. I did fairly well, however, I always have had an SI joint pain and dysfunction. If I have a Chiropractic adjustment, I have relief of my dysfunctional gait and of the right SI Joint Pain. I feel this has gone on long enough! It is now 2011, so it is 13 years past my injury. Help?" -229462,Suggest treatment for movable bump at the top of scrotum,HelloThanks for query .Based on your statement it seems that you have attempted to cut your foreskin yourself with rusted blade which got infected .Better you consult qualified General Surgeon or Urologist for clinical assessment and to know the present status of fore skin .If needed he may advise you to get circumcised .This is a simple surgery done under local anaesthesia as aout patient procedure and offers permanent cure .Dr.Patil.. ,I cut myself down in my private area with a rusty razor blade. And i belive it got infected and now it looks like a wort. Ive had my tb shot and iam clear. Its bin a few years now but i want to get rid of the extra skin?? What should i do? What kind of doc do i see. Iam a bit emberresed to ask my Fam doc. -102694,Suggest treatment for breathing problem,"Hello,Certain emotions like excessive crying, laughing, fear etcetera can cause bronchospasm. This, in turn, causes wheezing, cough, breathing difficulty etcetera. So better to consult a pulmonologist, and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and pulmonary function test (PFT).If PFT is showing an obstructive defect, then you will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Avoid excessive emotions like crying.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ","i cried alot last night because of something, and since then i have difficulty in breathing, unable to lie down comfortably,n if i try to take deep breath i feel a wierd n mild stuffy pain in my chest.there is also a weezing sound when i breathe.plz help." -251203,What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion there are less chances of pregnancy with protected intercourse.The efficacy of method depends on the method used.That is if she is on birth control pill with regular intake the chance of pregnancy are very rare because the birth control pills are effective of all methods.If the condom was used and there is no slippage and tear of condom during the intercourse the efficacy will be good .The best time to test for pregnancy is one week after missed period.The urine pregnancy test gives accurate results if done during this time.The blood pregnancy test gives accurate results well early to urine pregnancy test around 3 weeks from last menstrual period.As it is 7 days late I suggest you to go for a urine pregnancy test.In case of positive pregnancy test the termination of pregnancy by medicines is possible upto 7 weeks of pregnancy and after 7 weeks surgical procedure is done for termination.But take medicines for termination only under strict medical supervision to avoid complications.As it was protected sex the chances of pregnancy are rare.If the urine pregnancy test is negative the test should be repeated after a week.If still the repeat test is negative there might be no chance of pregnancy.And the delay of period in such case might be due to stress induced hormonal imbalance.So avoid stress and relax and consider doing a urine pregnancy test.Hope this helps.Best regards... ",my sister(age 22) is having a delay in her periods. she has been late before for upto 7 days. she is a little worried because she is sexually active. should she worried if she is having protected sex? when is the right time to use a pregnancy test? and what are the procedures of a medical abortion? -103244,What causes frequent blockage in the air pipe?,Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This is acute ligament or muscular cramp in relation with the over exertion state .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further doubts .Regards . ,"Hi, I m Adria. I m a runner, late teens, but lately, whenever I race a 5k, in the middle of it, I get a stabbing pain under the rib cage on my right side. I ve ensured it s not caused by dehydration, overhydration, or eating too much/too little, right before I run. It s different from breathing cramps, menstrual cramps, or stomach cramps. This hurts 10x worse. Any advice?" -68161,What causes malaria and typhoid?,HelloRead few things about the SYPHILIS :Mode of transmission;=sexual =vertical ( congenital )=rarely by blood transfusion.Incubation period :about 3 weeks ( range 10 to 90 days ).Four stage ;=Primary =Secondary=Latent =Tertiary .As I mentioned above that you may got it any day between 10 -90 days of sexual contract with your partner.Primary syphilis may appear 10-90 days after exposure.Secondary 2 to 18 weeks after contactLatent within one year of infection.Tertiary3 TO 10 years after infection.Hope I have answered your question. ,"I just found out from my most recent sexual partner that he has syphilis and he claims that he didn t have it before me. I didn t have any symptoms and do have an appointment with my OBGYN on monday, but want to know if there is a way to pinpoint when I got it, so i know if it was from him or if I was the one who got if from a previous partner." -220057,In need of dentures and fixing teeth. Any clinic near Fairburn Ga?,"Hi,Thanks for asking the query,According to your clinical symptoms i suppose that you might have developed a dry socket a thorough clinical evaluation by the Dentist is required.Start with pain killer like brufen under prescription of your Dentist.Application of znoE guaze pack is required.Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Take care! ","My girlfriend had her wisdom teeth on the left side of her mouth removed on Friday, May 31st, and just now she thinks her stitches and blood clot might have fallen out of the bottom hole. She is in a lot of pain, and she's not sure what to do, and is terrified about a dry socket forming. Is there anything she can do right now to prevent anything bad happening before getting down to see a dentist in the morning?" -114841,What are side effects of missing betnesol tabs?,"Hello, It’s possible that you are having an allergic reaction to the anesthetic rather than a sunburn. If you have not been out in the in the sun, it is very unlikely that it is a sunburn. My advise is to speak with the doctor who took care of your procedure and find out which medications have been given to you and evaluate if you are allergic to them. Medication related rashes have a typical appearance. Your doctor might be able to determine that by looking at your skin or send you for testing to see if you are allergic to the medication in the anesthesia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Kamila Seilhan ","I had a D & C yesterday under general anesthesia and 12 hours later developed a sunburn rash on my face and chest. I am 53. I have never had a rash like this, I haven t been in the sun at all. I have not been short of breath or anything like that. Can anesthesia cause this?" -136471,"5 year old having sneezing, itchy running nose. Allergy? Prescribed Bricarex and sinarest. Need to go to the doctor?","Hi, Cramerskc, Thanks for query. It seems that you are having allergic bronchitis but as you feel exhausted climbing upstairs there is a possibility of having COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Consult pulmonologist and go for investigations. Do deep respiratory breathing exercise and use spirometer for this exercise. Stay away from dust,smoke etc. Ok and bye. ",I am a healthy 60 year old woman who had a bad case of bronchitis a year ago but am still having breathing problems occasionally. My heart and lungs have been checked out. I suffer from allergies and take medications . I also have a lot of post nasal drip . I have always had panic attacks and stress and I am not sure where to go from here.My blood pressure and heart rate are great. I do get exhausted when climbing stairs. My weight is perfect and I am very active. Thanks -1826,I am 9 weeks pregnant and I vomit everytime after I eat. Please suggest home remedy.,"Hello. Did you take any outside food or any food that you are not comfortable with recently? Do you have loose stools? If your answer to both the questions are 'no' it is most likely to be vomiting in pregnancy. Home remedies would be to have a small, two hourly food. Take enough water especially kanji water, glucose water, etc. In the morning as you wake up, do not have tea or coffee, it would be best to have a dry item like a rusk or a biscuit. Have breakfast only after one hour. Also, please walk around the house or if you are working take small breaks. Take a good amount of dry fruits. Have you done your scan and your routine blood tests? If not please do those. If still not responding to the above measures, you can start medications which have no side effects. Try these for three to four days and then you can get back to me. ","Hello doctor, I am 9 weeks pregnant. I used to vomit once or twice a day until now. But today, I have been vomiting after eating or drinking anything. Do you suspect it to be a food poisoning or it is normal? Also, can you please suggest some home remedies?" -233859,"Did continuous masturbation, pain in belly and kidney area, sperm color changed to yellow. What wrong?",Definitely it can be a obsessive compulsive disorder.The white semen like discharge after micturation may be just prostatic fluid. ,"I think what I usually do in the toilet when I pee is a symptom of an OCD , my question is when I pee I make sure that the urine is completely discharge from my Penis so what I did I will use force just to get the urine out even if I feel its done and to my surprise instead of urine its a white fluid similar to that of a semen . Is that possible to happen if no urine instead its the semen. Please I need your help" -155596,What is the cause for feeling heavy and tired legs?,"Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",hello doctor! I am taking the following tablets: 10 tablets/day 5mg Deltacortril 1 tablet/day 1mg Bremax 1 tablet/day 10 mg Lipiget 1 tablet/day 10 mg Myteka 1 tablet/day 20 mg Kestine Today i ve been having cramps in my hands. What do you think is causing this? -93923,Suggest treatment for painful cyst on labia,"Hi, Thanks for query to My HCM virtual Clinic And welcome to HCM services.I studied all details of your query.I understood your health concerns about causes of the itchy lump at nexplanon insertion point .Based on facts of your query,it seems that-you have recurrent lump due to subacute infection at the nexplanon implant insertion point.Second opinion from treating surgeon /gynec doctor is suggested urgently.Hope this reply would help you in resolving this complex query and anxiety with it. Will appreciate your hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy visiting patients at HCM like you.Welcome for any further query in this regards.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl- CVTS.Senior Surgical Specialist. ","Hi I get the contraceptive implant (nexplanon) in April 2011 so iv had it 7 months. It got itchy about 10 mins ago, which I know is a sign of healing, and then a small lump appeared at the insertion point. The lump is about half a pea size and White, red and irritated round about. Kinda reminds me of a heat spot or insect bite. It s really itchy and this has happened maybe 3 times. Curious to what s happening, any help?" -88019,What would happen after 4th stage of cirrhosis of the liver with meld score of 13?,"Hello,Mild elevation in your bilirubin, first you need to know the reason , Kindly check your viral markers ( Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, if they are negative then okay, if they are positive then please get treated for the same , then regarding your fatty liver , your scan does not show any fatty changes , but kindly get your sugar, thyroid n cholesterol levels checked and can be treated accordingly if they are altered, along with diet restrictions like avoiding fatty foods with exercising is the ideal thing. Consult your Gastroenterologist and get yourself completely evaluated .Hope I could help you.Thank you. ","hello Doctor some 50 days back i was feeling Nuasia & Vomiting in the morning .. i went for a Blood test( LFT) My Bilirubin Found 2.9 where as SGPT is 30 & SGOT 26 with other parameters of Alkaline phosphates are within normal limits .. Initially i was treated with UDILIV 300 twice daily but afre 21 days , when i made repeat LFT, it fond no marginal decline Serum Bilirubin is 2.7 where as SGPT is 27 & SGOT is 24 then i change the doctor & take advice from an MD who suggested me for an whole abdomen USG which find everything is normal except marginal Hepatomegaly .. Then 2nd doctor come to an conclusion that i have fatty liver & no jaundice . He prescribed me Viboliv 500 twice daily with Sorbiline for next three months & advice me to have normal diet with less oil & Fat .. I am yet to make an LFT which i am planned to do in end of march Is my treatment in right direction pls advice" -55807,"What causes dizziness,chest pain and palpitations after kickboxing?","Hello , The rapid rise in pulse or subjective palpitation may be because of mild MVP , If hypertension is not very severe as in your case ( where your pressure ) reading are just boder line . Beta blocker particularly which acts only on the heart like betaloc is the best choice as it will take care of blood pressure , heart rate and present progression of MVP in future . As you would grow older when the pressure reading may go higher because of decrease in elasticity of nomral vessel adding an ace inhibitor / arb ( eg. olmesartan of your pin om ) is a good option . However at present betaloc would be the best drug in my personal opinion . Regards. Dr. Priyank Mody ","Hello Doc.. This is Henry.. I have a mild High bpFor the past 8years.. I'm 34 years old. Initially IWas taking betaloc for 3 years and then my doc adviced meTo stop it, recently my bp is increasing and again I have started taking betaloc I also have rapid heartbeat.. For sometime in between I was taking pin OM 10mg for 1 year,Now my bp is 140/90, I don't have any problem in my heart,Except a mild MVP, I have been treated with inderal and now I stopped it,I have lot of stress and also have hypertension.. Kindly advise me what tabletShould I take.." -70372,Can TB be spread with skin contact and breath?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history and symptoms suggests me that you may be having upper respiratory infection of viral origin which has led to your symptoms.Most of the viral infections are self limiting and it will subside by itself by 3-5 days. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow1.Steam inhalation with Vapocaps2.Oral Levocast, once daily for 15 days3.Syp Ambrodil S4.Multi vitamin to boost up the immunity.Thank you. ",I am 36 and otherwise healthy. I have had a severe cold for about a week...no fever....just fatigue and regular cold symptoms. My symptoms are getting much better however I still feel so weak and fatigued. Is this normal or should I be regaining my energy by now? -246592,What causes chronic pain all over the body?,"Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My name is Christine. I been going to a Va.Beach pain management doctor for 3 years or more. About 5 months ago I had an regular follow up appointment with her without any urine requested from me on this day. The same week I got a phone call that she could no longer see me because the last 2 times one of the medications was not in my system. My urine has not been taken within the last 3 months prior to this appointment. On several appointments I had mentioned that these medications were not helping my chronic pain. I got no response from the doctor or the nurse. And I never got a letter in the mail about me being discharged, So now I am suffering and desperate for relief and comfort. I had only ran out about 5 days early on my medications. But never no urine taken in the streets or by anyone else being truthful. My Chronic pain by itself causes me depression and feel the medical system failed me. so what am I suppose to do if another pain management will not take me ?" -140813,Suggest remedy for severe back pain,"Hi,It seems that due to spasmodic cough there might be having back muscle spasm giving this problem.Control your cough with antibiotics and cough sedative syrup.If pain is more then take analgesic medicine with muscle relaxant medicine.Ok and take care. ","Hi, 4 weeks ago I started having problems breathing and was coughing a bit like asthma but my puffer didn t work, I went to the doc she Chechens and said I was just sick and would be fine. It went away for a week and then came back I was also coughing up some mucus in the morning, I saw the doctor again and he has given me antibiotics and said it is bronchitis since then, 2 days, it has turned in to the flu also with yellow snot, fever, body aces etc, this morning now I have woke up and my lower back is hurting also, I think it is my kidneys, is this normal? Or could the back pain be from all the coughing? It particularly hurts when I cough or blow my nose." -178481,"Light headed, cold and clammy skin, excessive sweating, vision affected. What happened?","Hi Preeti Ji,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms and the MRI spine report.The exact treatment would depend on the severity of your symptoms and their correlation with MRI findings.However, the initial treatment consists of physiotherapy and medications.Medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules would help reduce the neuropathic pain.Physiotherapy including IFT, ultrasound, and TENS would also help. In addition, back extension exercises should be done.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","hi ,i am preeti kumari age23 married and i have disc problem from last 7 month and my mri report says that posterocentral protrusion of L4-L5 disc and ligamentum flavum thickening mildly indenting thecal sac.so please sir suggest me treatment and homeopathy medicine for it" -199133,How to treat constipation in babies?,Hi.... the best way to do that will be to consult a paediatric Gastroenterologist and remove the glass marble by endoscopic route.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"Hi, my 6 y/o child swallowed a glass marble and it has not come out for almost 3 weeks now. He is perfectly normal, he eats and poops regularly. We had his xray and showed marble is in his stomach but no idea why it has not come out until today. What should we do?" -48525,What does BP level of 102/69 indicate after taking Klonapin?,"Hi, I understood that you have a concern about recently started muscle ache and fatigue. Also, You have high blood pressure. Muscle fatigue is a very vague symptom. There are various causes from simple vitamin deficiency to complicated as muscle disorder as myopathy or neuropathy. Not to get worried, simple things to do is the consultation with your family physician. Discuss your test with him and decide which test you need to get it done. I recommend the Thyroid function test, Vitamin D levels, ECG and A 2D echogram initially. If your blood pressure remains high then you need to start medication and restrict your salt intake to 2 gm per day. I am worried about your shortness of breath if it is frequent and troublesome then it should be addressed urgently. Some muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis or endocrine disorder Cushing disease also should be considered. By the time you get all work up done, you can start some simple yoga meditation and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. MAHENDRA SHIVRAM THAKRE, Internal Medicine Specialist ","Hi,I have a unusual issue that causes muscle fatigue, general fatigue, and slightly elevated blood pressure. I have been to the E.R. once, and they checked my blood, but said everything came back perfect . I know the doctor said something about checking for sodium potassium and thyroid stuff. I don t know what else though. I ve had this issue for about 3 months now, and it started simply with slight weakness in my upper legs, then as the the day would progress, it would move into calfs, neck and shoulders, etc. Now, anytime I try and walk up stairs,my legs burn, I have out of breath, and it s just very uncomfortable." -205218,"Any solid, semi-solid and liquid foods for kid having frequent loose motions?",HI passing mucus in the urine occurs due to urinary tract infection.Please get a Complete urine test done and show to a child specialist for proper treatment ,my grand daughter passed out this morning. took her to er. said she was ok with hydration but had alot of mucus in her urine. what would cause this and how do they treat it. they said to check with a specialist they didn't have any explations for why she would have the mucus. -53716,Why my father is not eating anything after two slight heart attacks?,"Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. He is symptomatic for high blood pressure so should be treated immediately. Advice him for low salt diet, regular exercises. You can discuss with local doctor regarding tab Amlodipine or telmisartan to begin. Also he should get his lipid profile and sugars tested.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode ",we have a gentelmen in our office who is 33 and he is feeling light headed we took his blood pressure and he is 161 over 86. is it okay to call the doctor and set an appointment or should he go to the hospital? he has been feeling sick however his blood pressure is alway very high. -225270,What causes chronic blood streaks in semen?,"Hi, Erection problems can have many causes. These include Physical problems, such as injury to nerves or loss ofblood supply to the penis. Other health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, anddepression. Side effects of certain medicines. Stress. Drinking too much alcohol or smoking. The exam, lab tests, and sometimes mental health tests can help find out the cause of the problem. Treatment is based on cause and includes avoiding tobacco and drugs and limiting alcohol. Also, talking about the issue with your partner, doing sensual exercises, and getting counseling may be beneficial. Finding and then stopping medicines that may be causing the problem. In some cases, you can take a different medicine that doesn't cause erection problems. Taking prescription medicine that can help you get erections. These include pills such as sildenafil (for example, Viagra), tadalafil (for example, Cialis). In most cases, this is sufficient for treatment but you should just be patient and do necessary tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ",I have been advised to have an aortic valve replacement. My symptoms I can not walk for more than 2 hours and I suffer from erectile dysfunction other than that I feel fine. Do you think these symptoms will improve after the operation.I live in Thailand is there any American hospitals that offer medical tour services that can do this operation? -111635,What should i do for chest pain and high BP?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your all symptoms are suggestive of cardiac disease more.So,In my opinion you should consult cardiologist and get done1. 2d echo2. Stress test. Because ecg can be normal even if you are having cardiac disease.So we need to rule out cardiac cause by putting your heart in stress.If both are normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Stress and anxiety can be the cause. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. ","I have been having daily almost all day chest pain, tightness, inside of left arm numbness since Saturday. I went to the er and they said ekg ok as well as blood test checking for heart attack. I have been suffering from low back pain from a work injury back in august dr thinks it is sciatica and I have a referral to a neurosurgeon for it. I m 37 and female. I take citalopram daily for over2 years. Pain medicine, muscle relaxers, inhaler no help." -89602,Pain under the rib cage. Vomiting bile. What is causing this?,Hi and welcome to HCM.Thanks for the query.Jaundice is a sign. it is not an diagnosis. If there was prove of gallblader disorder that this is probably cause of his symptoms. this is not common condition and he should do mire tests to see is there a need of cholecystectomy or not. also there are some congenital diseases which can cause jaundice in his age. Wish you good health. Regards ,"Hi Doctor,My daughter is 5 years old and suffered from abdominal pain a week ago. She had yellow eyes and urine. Tests were done and indicated that her gall bladder walls were laminated. She was put on treatment for 10 days (Metrodinazole, Clavulin and Bispanol). She responded well to the treatment (not so yellow eyes and the pain has stopped. However the urine is now brown) She is completing the treatment tomorrow so we went for review and were advised to carry out fresh tests. The doctor however indicated that she could be having jaundice. Please advisePeter (Uganda)" -252789,Is delayed menstruation a sign of pregnancy?,"Hello,If you are menstruating regularly, there is no need to worry about conception. If you have a very thin abdomen, it is possible to feel the bowel movement with hand palpation. Also, fetal movements cannot be felt until 14 weeks in a pregnancy and not as soon as a missed period. A cyst of the ovary can give you pain and menstrual disturbances, if symptomatic. A hanging fibroid of the uterus can be asymptomatic, but obvious on a pelvic sonogram. Please get further suggestions from a specialist in person. Hope this helps. ",For the past 3 days I have been feeling a bubbly or moving feeling in my lower right abdomen area. I have taken 2 pregnancy tests and they both come up negative. I have 2 kids already and there are no other signs of being pregnant. However the feeling im experiencing is like a baby moving. I can even put my hand on it and feel it move. I have no discomfort.. just a constant move. I also show no signs of being gassy or indigestion. -4976,I got slight epidermal prick while tattooing. Is the risk of infection high?,Hi. For further doubts consult a HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist ,"Hi doctor, Four days ago I visited a tattoo shop. It is a small one and I think he will do only temporary ones. Suddenly, I got a hit on the backside of my right thumb. I stopped him as he did not change the needle. Little piercing was done till my epidermis of skin. I am scared. What should I do now?" -182956,What are the neurological complications of Cerebral Malaria ? What should i do to improve my health ?,"Hi, Thanks for query, This may be a type of symptoms of depression,common this type of anxiety depression. But in your case it may be due to Cervical spondilitis resulting some pressure on your cervical nerves. Go for x ray cervical region to rule out cervical problem. Ok and bye. ","Dear Doctor , I m 48years old is a Male. I don t smoke but drink something (but very rare). For the past one year I was under physhicrist care and under depression and anxiety medication. Recently, I was feel my left side of my head goes few secoad numb. And many time each day. I feel very uneasy. I had done the body check up but result are good no any problem. Please advise what is going on with me." -91076,"Had gall bladder removal surgery after finding a polyp in ultrasound. Itching, discoloration and bubbles on the incision site. What to do?","Hi, Thanks for using the HCM. there are many causes for hepatomegaly , it can be infectious , infiltrative, malignant causes, few are Alcoholism, Cori's disease, Glandular fever, Hematochromatosis, Hepatitis, Hunter's syndrome, Hydatid cyst, Liver absces, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Polycystic disease, Right ventricular failure, you can go for further investigation for further evaluation, liver enzymes, bilirubin valeues etc.., Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks get well soon.... ","Hi Dr- I am diagnosed with mild Hepatomegaly with a liver size of 15.3cm. What can be reason for this. I had typhoid before 6 years but initially doctor misdiagnosed to be malaria and gave medicine for malaria (1 week), can this be the reason for this ?. Also please suggest any diet if required. Thanks In Advance, Noor" -165164,What precautions needs to be taken post surgery for meniscus?,"hi,as mentioned by you, I will still recommend to under go physical therapy with precision planning on the short and long term goals, Since you have already undergone the surgery now to think how to make body adapted to the new biomechanics and avoid the pain and aches. As i mentioned, that physical therapy will surely help,as i have myself seen cases with multiple issues of the spine. But body words as a unit , and the unit needs a balance to make a new biomechanics so the load and stress on the spinal column is reduces. Strengthening the muscles to the extent will be the idea to look for.Also, undergoing the proper and focused 24 weeks of physical therapy, who has the potential to look into each and all corners of the body and make the body the one unit can make you back on legs.Pain and aches need an attention, usually medication and some cortisone injection works for symptomatic relief but only thing need now is to improve the over all body conditioning so the body can withstand the new biomechanics.A proper and close attention to your case with short term and long term goals planning.Usually i have seen 99% recovery in my cases over 6 months, and we have literally drained the whole lot of time to get back to legs. It is possible, needs determination and a deep understanding before going onto any plansYou can provide me the details of you and may on a video chat if possible i will surely assist you.With the grace of god i wish you a speedy recoveryRegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I was in a car accident in 2005 & my car was T-boned & written off. My injury started with L4&5 S1 problems along with my sciatica. Since then my back has gotten worse & worse all the time. Long story short, I finally had spinal surgery Aug 30,2012.I have copies of all of my-MRI S & CT SCANs & XRAYS along with my OPERATION report. I have lost 2 inches on my left side . The doctor ended up taking a bone from my pelvis to use to fuse L2,3,4,5 &S1. I have a cage with 6 bolts in my back. to see a very nice doctor who was going to try My surgeon said that I should have L1 done also but he doesn t want to bother b/c it will just get worse? I know doctors aren t magicians but he did tell me b4 my surgery that I would at least be able to play golf. Just remember I am not 20. yrs old. He basically told me not to come back. Since then, I have Never had pain like this in my life! Both sciatica, my hips & spine along with a bone stuck in my spine & I have scoliosis. I am tilted to the left and forward. Even though I am on Morphine. The pain is ALL the time. BAD pain. I have Bowel & urinal problems because of this. I have no feeling in my right foot & my big toe on my left is the same. I have had, I don t know how many big toe nails fall off from stubbing my feet going up stairs etc. I don t feel it. I sometimes get quite a surprise when I take the nail polish off. I recently saw a very nice doctor after waiting almost a year, he was going to give me needles with cortisone (it works on my knees) however he said because of the cage he can t get to where he needs to get. Needless to say, I left there in tears. Is there any neurosurgeon that would at least take a look at my spine, PLEASE just to see if there is anything they can do for the pain & make me be able to walk straighter. (I have gone & going through Physio therapy which has helped a bit) The pain is so bad most days that I stay in bed. My marriage is now finished, a lot of the reason is because of this injury.) He thinks I will be in a wheel chair. Please will someone take a look at me. I don t think I am a lost cause yet. Please help me get better!!!" -154445,Are tingling and numbness in implant arm a cause for concern?,"Hello, As history indicates that there is Trapezitis. This may be due to nerve root entrapment as there is no head extension. A cervical spine MRI is suggested. I will advise to take MRI of the neck, use a cervical soft pillow, hot water fermentation for now. Wait for the pain to come down. Once it's bearable pain I will advise starting exercising the neck muscles to make it stronger to hold the spine in a neutral position. Continue strengthening the neck muscles along with shoulder muscles. Also me an active effort to keep the posture in control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Hi i had a pain which started in my right shoulder blade, on Sunday and then by Saturday it the pain was in both shoulder blades, by Monday i was unable to lift my head of the pillow due to the pain in my neck I was unable to turn my neck from side to side or bend it to my chest, what causes this?" -173760,"Suggest treatment for pain,numbness and burning sensation in leg",Thanks for your question dear its depend upon which type of stroke it was well it was isquemic or hemorragic ,"Hello, Dr. Grief my name is Renika Norman and I Looking for a Doctor to help me with my mother . Because she had a stroke in 2009 and she has a baclofen pump will you please help me. And email me your contact information as soon as possible at YYYY@YYYY or YYYY@YYYY" -130449,Suggest treatment for less lesions,"Thanks for consulting in Healthcare . You have hypersensitivity to bugs bite,because you have allergy from childhood. It seems as allergic reaction from the bite of insect, that's why I prescribe you antiallergic medicine-allegra, it's modern and good helper in your situation. Don't apply cortisone ointment, because you don't have effect.Drink charkol 3 tab before night for cleaning your gastrointestinal tract from toxins and allergen. Eat hypoallergenic food-potato,cauliflower, cucumber, Dahi,panir,don't eat chocolate,honey,tomato soup and tomato subdgi,nuts,sushi,strawberries, flavor food,juice from market,chips ","My name is AbbyGail I am 19yrs old and yesterday morning I was stung in the neck by some sort of bug I m not sure exactly what it was but it stung for a good 5 hours or so. Since then I have been itching more and more often! I used hydrocortisone butyrate lotion 0.1% on my palms and bottoms of my feet at 1:34pm today and I started feeling sick around 10am yesterday morning, a couple of hours after the sting. I still feel bad I have fibromyalgia and lately I ve been taking Gabapentin (Neurontin) 600mg twice a day for the pain and it just isn t working today and I can barely move and I have no appetite, which hasn t happened in many years since my heart failure at 14! I m a little concerned about my health because I thought I was doing better but now I m getting worse. I also take other medications such as, 2mg Prazosin once before bed, 150mg Sertraline (Zoloft) in the morning when I wake up, 50mg Vistaril 3 times a day morning noon and before bed, and 600mg in the morning and 900mg before bed of Trileptal. I m allergic to Celexa, Relenza, latex, Phenergan, oranges. I also was born with a low immune deficiency and Asthma! I have no insurance nor job(do to the fact that I get sick a lot and am an unreliable worker) Please Help me as much as you possibly can thank you." -103818,What causes shock like feeling in chest with fatigue and dizziness?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely because your pain is associated with specific position and movement. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, i have pain accross the middle of my back just under my lungs, it isnt there all the time, when i sit on my knees and stretch forward then try and straighten myself, it seems to hurt then, i have been told by the doctor that my lungs are clear. What could this be?" -176077,Is the numbness in the ring finger a matter of concern?,"Hi,I understand your concern, and me too would like to avoid surgery at an eleven yrs old boy.My advice is that since you have doubts you should take another opinion. Which means clinical examination and a review of radiological examinatons from another expert.It could be nerve, spinal medulla compression which cause sensation, muscular force alteration mainly of legs and difficulty in urinary control.In both cases it is very important for this young boy to avoid this complications during his life.Hope this could help you to make the right decision. ","Hello Doctor My son,11 years old has been diagonised of Pott s disease after his D7 vertibrae had been conusmed by TB germs. There is compresion on his spine as his doctor found from MRI and related CT scan and biopsies.My son has been recovering in his weight and comfort. After 7 weeks bed rest he is normal now in movements inside the flat. He uses brace although. The. Surgeon wanted to do a surgery to reduce the compression. I saw the MRI,there is a compression.But visibly no sign is seen and since he is coming back to his normal posture, should he need the surgery? Please reply." -142534,What causes constant back pain and headaches?,"Hello,I had gone through the case and found that it might be due to lumbar spondylosis or slip disc.So go for MRI of lower vertebrae and avoid forward bending and Vitamin D3 blood test.Meanwhile take painkiller and Vitamin D3 once a week. Take calcium and protein rich diet.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks ","Hello, I have been having back pain intermittently for the past 5 months. My symptoms include pain in my lower back when lowering my head or trying to touch my toes. I am in my late 30's, exercising my muscle strength training, some cardio, and limited stretching. I do primarily desk-work, without much physical labor. I would appreciate if you might be able to tell me if this could be as simple as a muscle strain, or if I need to pursue further evaluation? Thank you." -233260,Suggest effects of excessive masturbation,"Hello dear,Regarding the problem of Erectile dysfunction, it is due to decreased blood supply to the penis.Though medications like Cialis & Viagra increase blood flow to penis & maintains erection, it can be improved by having a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey.Connections between erectile dysfunction & excess use of porn has been reported in many studies.For those affected, recovery takes place by 6-12 weeks & mainly involves avoiding the causative factor, that is watching porn.Avoid stress...practice meditation.Avoid smoking & alcohol.Despite these measures, if you experience difficulty, it will be better to rule out other causes like high blood pressure, blood sugar and other local causes that impair blood flow to the genital organ.Wishing you a Healthy Life.Take care. ",Hi doctor i am facing problem of erectile dysfunction...................when i am with my wife my penis fail to erect but i have mastrubated many time thinking about naked man and watching their videos. How to get attracted to my wife and have normal sexual life. -59496,"What does hypertension sepsis, troponin, demand ischemia due to sepsis mean?",Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern I would explain to you that Coveram is generally safe; it comprises Perindopril and Amlodipine and it doesn't seem that your referred complains of diarrhea and neuropathy be obviously caused by that drug. Nevertheless I recommend you to refer your complains to your prescribing doctor to take a decision about the ongoing anti-hypertensive therapy. I suggest you to consult a neurologist for a comprehensive evaluation of your neurological status.Hope to have been helpful to you. greetings! Dr. Iliri ,"I have been using approvel to reduce my bp since 2004 till last when my doctor prescribed me coveram since bp was a bit higher than normal, and almost a year now of been using coveram I have been having diarrhea and a peripheral neuropathy where I can t use my muscles like before what should I do? Do I stop taking coveram to another medicine? Is this peripheral neuropathy a permanent damage to my whole nervous system or there is a chance for recovery? Thanks a lot for any advice, Cimo," -212925,Suggest treatment for ulcer on roof of mouth,"Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query as you have undergone extraction of wisdom tooth salty taste in mouth can be due to formation of pus in extraction socket that is suppurative oestitis dont be worried so much i will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for clinical examination of extraction socket . If this is infection in socket you should go for ZoE dressing and go betadine rinses by consulting with your local doctor .Hope this will help you. ",please help. I had wisdom teeth distraction and now I have bone issue that I am getting second opinion on but I have this constant salty taste in my mouth and watering my question is tr. Nueralsia something that can cause salty taste and mouth watering or not really. My dentist cannot tell if I am having this because of the bone that is healing or if I have the jaw neuralgia. Im sorry I don't know the name. -19872,I have low self esteem with glossophobia in public. Please help.,"Hi. I can understand your concern. Anxiety problems are very crippling. They stop you from doing things which you can do, and they reduce your career growth. It is very distressing to see ourselves in that condition. We have treatment for all the types of anxiety disorder. You can get better with the treatment. Treatment plan includes both medicines and psychotherapy. ","Hi doctor, My problem is killing me. I have low self-esteem with glossophobia whenever I talk in public. I have a hideous feeling whenever I contact people. It is damaging me to the core. I want to come out of it. Please help." -14325,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -195680,Suggest treatments for an abnormal ear lobe in a child,"HiTanning is not associated with jaundice. skin colour depends on genetic inheritance , sun exposure & hormones. See if babies legs are more exposed to sun . If it is unusual hyperpigmentation get him evaluated by pediatrician for hormonal imbalance ( Excess of ACTH hormone causes hyperpigmentation).continue breastfeeding if on exclusive breastfeeding. start complimentary food after 6 months. Best wishes ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query Hi my 5month old baby was born fair. He got jaundice when he was two days old. His complexion became tan. Now his face has gone back to the fair complexion but his legs are getting tan day by day. What s wrong?" -83461,How long does jaundice take to get cured?,"hi.welcome to healthcare magic.i understand your problem.my opinion is that,blood in urine may be due to,1.kidney stones.2.any infections in prostate.3.urinary tract infection.4.hemoglobin excertion in urine.kindly do ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis to rule out the cause for blood in urine.thank you. ","Hi, my friend is a chronic alcoholic and ha s been for years. He will have times when he will give it up and go to meetings but always ends up back drinking as much as he can. He just told me there was blood in his urine and I m very concerned as he has just gone back on it after being clean 3 months. Could this be a sign of liver disease. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I will look forward to hearing back from you. Debbie" -63321,What causes lower appetite and bitter taste in my mouth during TB treatment?,"Hi, I understand your concern. The pain while coughing in TB is due to involved lung & surrounding tissues.. which are infected, inflamed & damaged because of the bacteria. It's good that she has started with anti TB antibiotic kit AKT4.. it's only since 4 days. While to get some relief from symptoms at least 10-15 days are needed. Please let her continue the medicine regularly. Addition of high protein diet along with multivitamins is desired for good recovery. Thanks. ","Hi, My wife is being diagnosed with TB and doctor advised to take AKT4 medicine. whenever she cough her left ribs gets pain. Whether we need to consult our doctor or body will take time to adjust with medicine ?. its been 4 days she started with AKT4 medicine." -216261,Is extracting infected molar with intact wisdom tooth next to it right procedure?,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.First , regarding the medicine you have asked whether to take , please do NOT take it as it is expired. Expired medicine cause more harm and reactions to your body. Continue with the ibuprofen for the pain.Second , visit your dentist and get a radiograph done of the tooth and go ahead with the root canal treatment to get a full relief from the pain.Antibiotic may be required after consultation with your dentist . Do warm saline gargling.Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. ","I have had a bad tooth ache all week. Thought I needed a root canal. Went to the dentist he thought maybe I had a high part on my crown and sanded a part off yesterday. Today hurts more, underneath my jaw very sore, very sensitive if I bite down. I have been taking ibuprofen, every 4 hours, still a lot of pain. I have some old pain medicine, from a previous root canal. The medicine is hydroco/apap 7.5-500 tab from 5/25/2011. It says it expires 5/25/12. Is it still effective? Should I just continue the ibuprofen?" -208585,Suggest treatment for abdominal pain and vomiting,"Hi...usually the drug works in 24-48 hours. Your doctor was right, you need to repeat the dose in 10-14 days time.Hope my answer was helpful for you. Happy to help anytime. Further clarifications and consultations on Health Care Magic are welcome.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed). ",My 6 year old has been diagnosed with pinworm today and has taken the dose of vermox this morning. How long does this take to work please? When will all the worms be dead and out of his system? Been told to repeat the dose (5ml) in 2 weeks time aswellMany thanks -168160,Suggest remedy for broken and sprained toe,"hi. Spasm and Cramps could be due to Dietary deficiencies especially Vit B12 and D3. I would suggest to undergo proper investigation and take further actions. If smoking, stop or avoid as much as possible. ",3 to 4 times a day my thumb and sometimes my other fingers on my left hand spasm and my hand looks very awkward. There is no pain and the spasm stops in a short time. This is happening more frequently week afte week. Could this tie into leg cramps I have been getting quite frequently when I sleep at night. Thank you! -11740,Can I take nasal steroid spray to treat nasal inflammation and clogged ear?,"Hello. I need some details to understand the problem. Do you have postnasal discharge, if so what is the color of it? Do you have a nasal blockage? Do you feel better with corticosteroid spray? Please describe your imbalance. Does it look like spinning, a sensation of rotation, or just dizziness but you can still walk independently? ","Hello doctor, I had inflammation inside the nose and ear clogged. I had water in the ear, and it went away, but I still feel some balance issue. I am currently under nasal steroid spray." -44007,Does marina coil insert cause rashes ?,"Hello,Since you have rashes on your nose avoid over exposure to the sunlight, alcohol, hot beverage or spicy food. Rashes are commonly caused by irritation, allergic reactions, environmental factors, etc. Medical conditions that can cause red itchy rashes are contact dermatitis, rosacea, lupus, sunburn, windburn, spider veins, etc. You can apply hydrocortisone cream on the affected area. Aloe vera gel & calamine lotion are effective. Apply SPF sunscreen. Avoid chemical cosmetics & toning products, scented tissues, new laundry detergents.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician ","Hi,Im Evelyn, 27 yrs.old.my height is 5'5 and my weight is 80kg. I would like to ask a question for my problem.I have a red rashes on the top of my nose,it feels itchy and redish..before its only a small pimple,but i accidentally scratch it and become bigger now, Actually I consulted it already to my doctor,and also to my dermatology..but their findings was different..first result was cause of bacteria the second one is fungal infection,,because of that findings?im so confused..my prob.was not solved.hope you would help me. thanks" -93849,"How should a forehead cyst with scarring, irritation and bleeding be treated?","Hi,Welcome with your query to HCM virtual Clinic.I reviewed all the details of your query,in context of the of the large lump on your husband's back.Based on the facts of your query,You seem to have infected Sebaceous Cyst,which though firm/soar and existing there for 4 yrs without any increase in size,has been confirmed by your doctor as not emergency problem as off now.This ambiguity in the diagnosis by your doctor,indicates confusion in its assessment and to resolve this I would suggest Second Opinion from ER Surgeon,who would confirm its cause and diagnosis by physical examination and by USG if need be and would treat it in the best possible way.So you need to have Second Opinion from Er Surgeon.Hope this reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctors and resolve your worries.Will appreciate writing excellent review comments to help the needy patient visitors like you at HCM.Welcome any further query and information in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl-CVTS ","my husband has a large lump on his back we have not squeezed on it but it has now become sore like a pimple I looked at it it has a small red spot like a pimple I reminds me of a lump mom had on her back that when squeezed there would be white smell stuff when i feel the lump it feels firm he has had it for four years and it really has mot gotten much bigger, when he showed to the doctor he was told not to worry but if it began to hurt he would send him to somelse the lump is about two inches long what type of doctor should he see" -77505,What causes lower back pain with swollen feet?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understand your cocnerns.Creatinine level you have mentioned is very high and he needs dialysis to get it down. As there is hydronephrosis you need to know the cause as if there is renal stone or any obstruction then you will have hydronephrosis and because of that until the obstruction is not removed the creatinine levels will be high. In most of the cases after the removal of ostruction the levels come down but in some cases they wont as if kidney is damaged once we cannot get that back but we can prevent further damage.If you dont take any treatment it will damage the kidney further so dialysis is the best option to remove toxins from the body. Hope this answers your query. Get back if you have more.Regards,Dr.Alekhya. ","Respected Doctor, Greetings! I need your advice about High Level of Urea Nitrogen and Creatinine in my father's blood test today. these are Urea Nitrogen 85.9mg/dL and Creatinine of 11.38mg/dL; Sir it has been above normal range high for about a year. He is having ""Hydronyphrosis"". Please give me your worthy suggestion about potential threats and treatments. Thankyou!" -256269,What are the side effects of using expired copper T?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.The best way to diagnose if she is pregnant or not is to use urine pregnancy kits. White fluid coming out of vagina doesnt suggest that she is pregnant as there are many other causes of white discharge per vagina. Even in pregnancy white discharge increase but it is not specific to pregnancy. get a UPT test done.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, or want to further details about your query, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddyWish you good health,Kind regardsDr. Srikanth Reddy M.D. ",Hi . My girlfriend got the birth control shot in June. It warred off and then she wasn t on it no more we have protected sex . The last time we have has sex was about a month ago . She hasn t bleed sence the shot. But now there is fluid and white stuff coming out of her vagina . We don t know if she Is pregnant or not we need help -247771,"What causes intermittent pain between shoulder blades, back pain and stomach ache?","hithank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical examination is advised along with MRI of the spine.as the pain you are facing might be related to the pinched nerve in the cervical and lumbar spine where you face symptoms of pain and burning sensation.Also, taking an MRI of cervical and lumbar spine should help understand the level of the nerve root pinch and the correlation between clinical findinga.I will recommend you to undergo physical therapy as most cases in my clinical practice responds well to physical therapy.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I ve been having this burning and painful sensation at the back of my neck every time I sit down in a chair for a prolonged time. When I turn my head either way, it makes this loud cracking noise. The pain is only on the left side. I ve also been having severe headaches lately." -29260,How to recover from altitude sickness?,Hello. For further information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hello doctor,I have got really bad mountain (altitude) sickness before five days. They put me on oxygen and gave me a pill at the airport. I traveled back to sea level and seemed to be recovering. I traveled in a car the last couple of days, and I am now with very little medical support. I have weird chest and stomach pains that were similar to when I got altitude sickness. I do not want to eat. I did have some chicken, rice and water an hour ago to get some energy. I think I got the second stage HACE or HAPE. My face is not swollen. I am worried about my chest and stomach pains. What to do?" -83737,Are liver problems and shredding of bones related?,if still you are having pain then consult gastroenterolgist get USG or CT scan done. Take pain killers as advised. ,"Hi, For the last five months I'm suffering different symptoms like cramps in back back, a pinch in my bag when I burp, kind of pain in my gallbladder area and constant pain in my right side of the rips. Sometimes I also feel very bloated. Normally I can sleep well and everything starts as soon as I start doing daily activities. I have had a colonoscopy, a scan to see if I had gallstones, also an X ray of my diagram and thousand of blood test. I still dont feel well and I really dont know what else to try. Could you help me please? I'm getting a depression." -247944,What causes high pain in heel?,"Cannot say in your particular case. Certainly signs of concussion include headache, disorientation, fatigue, wanting to withdrawal, being irritable and being irritated by light/noise/other sensory inputs. Concussions last at least hours and more likely days. There is increased risk for SERIOUS consequences if further injuries occur DURING a concussion and so, rest and avoiding further risk of concussions is strongly advised.But, this isn't irritation of the stomach. That can certainly occur with any stress. And in this case minor treatments like antacids are somewhat helpful. ","Hi there. About 30 hours ago now, I was hit in the chin with a basketball really hard. I felt my head rattle in an unnatural way, and pain in my head. I brushed it off and kept playing for about 15 more minutes. When I got home, I felt pain in the front of my head, I felt a bit weak and disoriented. I slept a few hours later, for 8 hours, woke myself up every three to two hours. My symptoms now are fatigue, slight disorientation, and most recently, stomach pains, almost like cramps. I didn t go to the hospital, so I d like to know what else I should do to help myself?" -211866,How can ulcers in the mouth be treated?,"Hello Welcome to HealthcareMagic, I have gone through your query and I can understand your concern.The swelling in the gums is generally caused by microbial infections but as you said that you have them cleaned recently, the microbial infection might not be the cause here. As you mentioned that you have changed to a new Natural Toothpaste, It might be the case that some ingredient might have act as an irritant for causing the inflammation of gums. The Sore lesions on lips can also relate to it. I would suggest you to quit the use of that very toothpaste and see if the symptoms are relieved. If not I would advice you to have a visit to your nearest dentist for examination and ruling out other causes. Use Mouth Washes for Oral rinsing in order to subdue the inflammation of gums and local anesthetic agents on the oral sores to relieve the pain. Meanwhile i would advice you to maintain a good oral hygiene. Hope it would be helpful. Thanks and Regards, Dr Himayun Mir ","Hi. I have something going on in my mouth. Swollen, sore spot on inner edge of my lower lip..a lesser one on upper lip that sting. Better today than yesterday, but front gums are swollen, throb, and hurt when I brush. Have had teeth cleaned recently...go every six months. Only thing new is I started using an all natural powder rather than tooth paste. Stopped that yesterday. Can't remember when I was last sick! ""Feels"" viral and I don't know why I say that. ??? Thanks so much!" -223508,Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction during sex,"Hello, The more you masturbate, the quantity and the pressure of semen ejaculation decreases. That is normal. Therefore, I suggest consulting a psychologist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ",i am male 21 years of age my semem doesnot come with that much pressure as it comes before six months i am virgin but i do ejaculation after a day or two i want to be very educated person so suggest me how i can leave my habit of doing this? is it the case of low sperm count? how i can increase my sperm count? is sperm count effect on body shape and face? -182230,"Diagnosed with bells palsy, no recovery with medicines, depression, high BP. Help?","Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The side effects as experienced by the patient are known with the medications she has been given, however, they are fortunately uncommon. The only method of treatment would be to titrate the dose of medications till the desired efficacy is reached, as per the tolerance by the patient, and the drug levels in the blood. I am sure she would recover from the side effects of medicines with proper care and there is no need to worry. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist ","34yrs. Cerebral palsy . Epilepsy . 24hr care required. Been on tegretol cr and phenobarbitone for years to help control seizures. Neurologist prescribed keppra for 2yrs. No side effects but experienced 1-3 seizures daily. Weened off keppra and started sodium valproate . Within the first week she had experienced sedation, vomitting. Then bloods showed valpro levels low, dose increased. She experienced hypothermia , sedation, vomitting. She lost the ability to swallow food and drink. Bloods showed her phenobarb levels were toxic. Is this common or unheard of for these medications to interacte this way?" -171530,How can demyelinating disease be treated?,"Hi, Jakafi has a very good track record in many patients to control the runaway red blood cell counts in PCV. Stay well hydrated and stay in close touch with your doctors who will be monitoring your progress in order to tweak treatments and decide upon next moves. Here's a link you may find helpful which gives a diagrammatic representation of what a spleen may look like in PCV. There's nothing really different about how spleens ""look"" in PCV except they are engorged, larger, and heavier due to the increased hematocrit and volume of red cells that need to be processed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ",I was diagnosed with p vera back last Aug. I was wanting to see some pictures of a spleen that has p vera. I had been given a pill to take (can t spell it) which did not help at all. Now I am taking JAKAFI 10 mil. Some days I feel pretty good but then other days I hurt pretty bad. I am just wanting to see what my spleen could possibly look like and what my options are. -80833,"Having kidney stone, burning sensation in urine, UTI is repeating. Reason and cure?","Hi ! good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef , a general surgeon answering your query.Your bouts of chills along with fever may be due the persisting urinary tract infection post surgery and stenting. If I would have been your treating doctor, I would have advised you for a fresh urine routine and culture sensitivity test to know the best suitable antibiotic for your UTI. I would also go for a pre and post void ultrasound abdomen to rule see the amount of residual urine and the state of kidney , ureter,bladder and prostate. If the residual urine is significant, this could be a factor for your persisting urinary infection, and to cure this, the cause has to be treated most possible being an enlarged prostate at this age of yours. You have to discuss this with your urologist, who I suppose must have taken care to look for this.Today it seems you did not have any fever as stated in your temperature recording. It seems that you have got some kind of depression post surgery, which could be normal. You have to be brave enough to counter this depression to be active again.If the depression bothers you more for a longer duration, then you may have to consult a psychiatrist.Thanks for using healthcaremagic forum for your health query. Good luck. ","I have been experiencing UTI and had kidney stones removed from both kidneys. Since the surgeries I have had bouts of chills along with fever . I was diagnosed with a bacterial infection , and given an antibiotic . I got a clean bill of health from my urologist. I am having a hard time getting back to feeling like my normal self. The surgeries were on July 10, 2013 and the second on August 1, 2013. Each time I had a stent inserted for a couple of weeks. They have been removed. I am 71 years old. I wasn t feeling well today. I napped a bit. I took my temp when I got up and it was 95.9. I have not been very active. I feel like my nerves have been shot since my surgery. I also experience bouts of crying. Do you think this is normal??" -107742,Suggest treatment for recurring wheezing,"Hi thanks for contacting HCM...ESR and CRP are non specific marker that are elevated in any chronic inflammation , infection or malignancy .....Elevated ESR not specific for TB ....Here as chest x ray clear chance of TB less.Although montux test positive it is not for TB diagnosis ,it is for checking immunity against TB....For rule out TB do your sputum afb microscopic examination and sputum culture.....Detail physical examination done to look for causes....Vasculitis also has to be ruled out biopsy....Preliminary investigate with CBC , LFT , RFT ....Consult physician with keeping these in mind ...Take care. ","My mother who is 61 yrs old is suffering from mild fever from past one month. Her ESR and CRP was 110 and 18 respectively, approximately a month back, now it is 104 and 14 respectively. her Montoux test result is also positive. prior to all this she was suffering from urine infection and was hospitalized also. Does all this indicates towards tuberculosis? If yes, then of which part, as in, her lungs X-ray came out fine, so what it can be?" -123734,"Burning sensation in stomach above naval, fundal gastritis, polyp. Taking pantodac and digene. Done endoscopy. What else can I take?","hello dearthanks for your query at HCMhot baths or heating pad can relive pain only for sometime and cause adverse effect on local skin area where heat is applied, and it is not specific for any disease.there should been a reason for such chronic history of vomiting and pain.get her properly examined by a doctor, get investigation and take medication prescribed by doctor.regards ","Hello my name is Nicole , my aunt has had stomach pain for over 40 years no one can figure out the problem , is there someone you can refer us to? She said heat helps , hot baths or heating pads on her stomach , the pain is so severe she vomits . I fill so bad for her , it's tortuous to anyone in that amount of pain. Thank you..." -93976,Will the swollen reddish lumps disappear?,"Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump under tongue. The symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like squamous Papilloma , glossitis or transient Lingual Papillitis . It seems to me that the lumps occur due to enlargement of papillae , which occur due to various reasons like traumatic injury , hot and acidic food and allergic reaction from certain food like nuts and sea foods . I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine carefully to rule out certain conditions mention above . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory or vitamin B 12 supplement . For now do warm saline rinses several times a day and maintain proper oral hygiene .Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Hi, I noticed 2 days ago a one or two Enlarged papillae on the front right side of my tongue. They are very very sensitive and painful, and caused me to bite my tongue. Now there is a little lump there. This has happened a few times over the years and it goes away but I was wondering what it was and how do I stop it from occurring? I don t smoke or drink, and have not been on any antibiotics recently. Thanks" -139808,What is the treatment for lower back pain?,Dear patient First of all I would like to know which vertebral level was fractured and what surgery was done? Is back pain started recently or it was there right after surgery? If you are getting pain for last two years why you waited for so long ? You need to be investigated to find the cause for 1. Left hip pain 2. Right foot drop. I would like to advise 1. Radiograph of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to look for status of vertebra and implants 2. EMG NCV of right lower limb to look for reason of foot drop 3. MRI of spine of possible. For pain relief you can consult pain management specialist for root blocks which are very effective in pain relief. Please consult your operative surgeon with reports. ,i broke my back 2yrs ago and as a result of the surgery i now have drop foot on my right side im in incredble pain everyday esp my left hip and lower back ive been on fentanyl but it stoppedworking and so has the tramodol im creently taking i despratley need to try something new but my gp says he cant only prescribe the 1s ive already been on an i have to wait fora speacilist appointment 2 months away i cant eep going with this amount of pain everyday im 22 with a 3 yr old son i need some releif any advice you could give me id appreciate it so much. amber -152174,What causes deep muscle pain?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to mialgia which is an inflammation of the muscles.I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day.I also suggest using magnesium supplements daily.I recommend warm compresses and warm shower to help relieve the symptoms.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",T AM 53 WIEGHT 12STONE 8LBS AND I SUFFER FROM MUSCLE PAIN IN THE UPPER BODY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIBS AT THE BACK MY DOCTOR HAS SAID IT IS MUSCLE PAIN AND GAVE ME GABAPENTIN AND AMITYPTALINE THESE BOTH MAKE ME FEEL DROUSY THE PAIN IS NOT THERE ALL THE TIME BIT IT GRADUALLY GETS WORST OVER A PERIOD OF HOURS WHEN IT INFLAMES MAKING IT UNCOMFORTUBLE TO EVEN WALK DUE TO MOVEMENT OF MY BODY AGRIVATES IT -250192,"Can pain in back,legs and stomach be symptoms of pregnancy?","Hello dearUnderstand your concern.Presence of bacteria and crystal suggests urinary tract infections/cystitis/Glomerulonephritis.Pregnancy is a risk factor to develop UTI as change in urinary tract in pregnancy and uterus compress the bladder lead to incomplete voiding of urine lead to more chance of UTI.Yes UTI may cause low birth weight baby and pre term labour.So contact your doctor and take treatment , and do not stop treatment without consult the doctorAdvice for youDrink plenty of water: minimum eight glass/dayWipe area after urinationDo not avoid to delay bladderAntibiotics: Ciprofloxacin/norfloxacinParacetamol if fever.Wear pure cotton loose inner wearTake shower rather than bathRepeat the urine test and culture after 14 days or after completion of treatment to know eradication of infection.Hope this may help youBest regardsDr. Sagar ","i am 28 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. with my first child i developed severe preclampsea. i had a dip stick urine done on me yesterday because i was having some problems, it showed i had high amount of trace protein. then they tested me at the lab and my protein was negative but i had crystals and very high bacteria. could you tell me what is going on, they didnt do the 24 hr urine, but why would they show different" -19047,What are the causes for continuous chest pain?,Hi. Revert back with the reports and a detailed history to a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist       ,"Hello doctor, I am suffering from chest pain since last three years. About two weeks back, I felt uneasiness, shortness of breath and mild chest pain. The ECG was abnormal. I was admitted to the hospital and was on Lomo injections. They advised me for an angiography and the reports were normal. But, CPK-MB was 35 and creatine level was 1.08. After angiography, my doctor discharged me and prescribed Met XL 25 and Mactor ASP 75 for one month. I am still not convinced that they got the actual issue as I am still facing mild chest pain. They told that I have MVP (mitral valve prolapse) as shown six months back in my 2D echo. But, I am not sure why CPK-MB was affected by that. Please clarify." -145227,"Severe lower, back and leg and hip pain","thanks for choosing health care magic.Dear you need to be investigated for some investigation,please visit your doctor at the earliest.There are many possibilities for this like diabetes,hyper tension etc to name a few.Please get your self examined by your doctor.Bruise on the body is not common so make sure you do not injure your self in mean while.Drink more of fluids,take light diet,take proper rest.Avoid high fat food and cold drinks. ","I have back pain , and Im always tired, and always have a headache , i am also bloated and have been getting sick lately. i have random horribe bruises on my body also." -110458,Will exposure to chemical fumes have a long lasting effect on lungs?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. No need to worry for major diseases as your chest x ray is normal. To rule out spleenic pathology, you need to get done ultrasound examination of abdomen. Possibility of spleenic enlargement and related pain is less because you are not having fever or any blood disorder. Fever and blood disorder are common cause for spleenic enlargement. So simple musculoskeletal pain is more in your case. You need painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",i feel like my spleen is swollen and a burning sensation ..in addition when I raise my left arm othe outside it feels hard and hurts ..it also feels as though something s pressing against my lungs when I breathe ..the X-ray showed nothing in the ungs ..i am due for a cat scan early friday …so sc ared -253756,What are the early signs of pregnancy?,"Hi, I understand your concern. The findings you have can be due to delayed conception also. And 1 week lesser growth can be recovered with treatment . Heart beats & fetal growth needs to be reviewed after 1 months treatment . It may turn to normal.So prediction about abortion is not possible. Please be positive & be prepared for worst.. before jumping to some conclusion. Thanks. ","I had an ultrasound at 7 weeks 2 days. The heartbeat was 89 and the size of the fetus measured only 6 weeks. I understand there's a risk of miscarriage but was wondering if there's any chance of a healthy pregnancy. What's the chance of miscarriage? 90%, 50%? I just want to prepare myself.I'm having a follow-up scan next week." -219435,"Wisdom tooth extracted, swollen lower lip, chin and teeth, no feeling in area. Reason?","Hello,Thanks for writing to us.Infection at the site of implant inserted can be due to-poor oral hygiene maintenance,wearing off etc.I would advice you to get a clinical as well as x-ray evaluation done.Amoxycillin along with analgesics has to be administered.If necessary,get the implants replaced or dentures has to be fabricated.Hope this helps. ",yes I had botton implants in 1998 and now I have so much infection nothing can be done until infection is going I don't have dental ins. I have titaiman now however the quoted prices are so expensive I can't do anything right now I have upper denture and they worked so nice. price approx. 0000.00 but well worth it. do you have any solutions? -91357,What home-remedies can be used to treat liver problems ? How can severe back pain and chest pains be treated ?,welcome tohealthcaremagic gall bladder stone once detected should be treated. very small stones depending on the nature of stone some times may be treated with medicines please discuss this with your doctor. there are many reasons for gall stone formation but treatment mostly surgery and now a daya laparoscopic surgery is mostly advised your blood pressure is high .it should be treated .please check up with physician and get treatment hope you be alright soon ,"Hello doctor , I am a 31yrs old male.... I had an ultra sound scan recently....the result shows d following..... gall bladder:normal size.E/o a calculus 6.8mm.NO e/o wall thickening.No e/o pericholecystic fluid Impression: 1.increased echotexture of liver s/o fattly infiltration(Grade 2) 2.gall bladder calculus........... LFT result showing normal SGOT level nd SGPT of 117..... I am tensed as d doctor recommended a surgery if situation demands.....nd told me to avoid the use of oil.............Doctor pls tell me what may be reason of gall bladder calculus.....Is surgery needed?My BP is also 150-100...... waiting for response ..." -179878,Frequent paralytic attacks due to high BP. Have diabetes. Precautions to be taken?,"HIThank for asking to HCMOne thing you should bear in your mind and that is any pathology if does not treated in time then consequences would be graved, you have this problem since last six years and nothing bad happened up till now this means it may not be pathological but could be functional problem and that must be treated accordingly, if I would be your doctor then would suggest you suggest you to control your self it is much better to go in hand of psychiatrist, be free from anxiety obsession delusion everything will be fine soon have nice day ","I have had a plusing or throbbing sensation in the back of the neck area for about 6 years. It it at its worst when I wake up in the morning, have seen heart- nero- and other types of doctors, all kinds of test- heart, blood vessels, brain, and all other type of x-ray and such. so far no Doctor has been able to find out what is wrong with me. Can you help?" -143310,"Lower back pain, pressure on spine, shaking legs, tiredness","Hello, Thanks for your query.You might be suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis.For this condition you have to do stretching & strengthening exercises in which you have to stretch tight muscle & strengthen weakened ones which will alleviate stress on facet joint and disc.Meanwhile for pain control take anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Wishing you speedy recovery..Take care ",I have been under the care of orthopedic doctors for some time and am now under the care of a Pain Manager. I am not getting the relief I need. I have pain in my hips and my lower back. At times cannot walk witout pain. I cannot sleep in a bed without waking up and when I try to walk the pain is severe.What can I do. I need help -46905,Can scabies come without rashes?,"Hello, thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. You have not mentioned how mole was removed ? Red bump noticed after removal of mole i.e. chances of secondary infection is there. Now 7 more bumps are there so chances are as, Infection ( if fever is there) Herpes ( if these bumps are in a linear way ). Now please consult a physician and proper physical examination can reveal what is this. Good luck Dr. HET ",About a week and a half ago I got a small mole removed under my underarm. A couple days ago i noticed a red bump about two inches away from the removed mole. I just figured it was a bug bite. About an hour ago I just went in the bathroom to put the medicine on the removed mole and when I lifted up my arm I noticed about 7 more of those red bumps all under my underarm and beginning to move toward my back. One looked like a blister. What could this be? -125229,"Prescribed Nexium for reflux, strong stomach pains in the night, chest pains radiating into shoulder and throat, shivering. Reasons ?","Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Do you have fever/ watery diarrhea/ constipation/ spasmodic abdominal pain/ nausea or vomiting/ acidic belching/ mucus discharge during defecation? With the available describes symptoms, there appears to be least chances of any STDs involving your gut. Although there could be chances of testicular swelling and pain due to some urinary infection. You should consult with internal medicine specialist / general surgeon and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for complete blood count, ultrasound imaging, urine routine and microscopy, x ray abdomen. Treatment depends on exact diagnosis. You should also go for urine culture and sensitivity for better clarification. You should take complete antibiotics course, antispasmodics and serratiopeptidase for reducing swelling. Take care, Dr. Mayank Bhargava ","Hi , I am a male, 28, had Unprotected oral sex with FSW last year feb 2012, After that i had pain in right side of the abdomen groin and Lower Back Done a CT scan for Renal stone but nothing was detected found thickening in ileaum and doctor gave Antibiotics for the same, Done Colonoscopy to point Tuberculosis but it was negative Done HIV1 and 2 were negative, TPHA, VDRL was negative, Hepatitis B Negative, Done PCR from Urine for Chlamydia but that was also negative, But from past 4 months i am having pain in Groin and mild at right Testicle , i am worried would it be any kind of STD pls suggest" -6811,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -133841,What is the solution for asthma flaring up after using cleaning products?,After going through your query i suggest you to please refer to good physician . Becuse prednisolone itself cause puffyness in face and body. It also harmfull to body if unnecessary taking it. As you are in your 50 you should also check your thyroid level which causes of sweeling in whole body. But this chance is less. In sever allergic condition steriod may be use full with combination of antiallergic. You should take an antiallergic for your problem and stop prednisolone . For other help you can refer to good physician. Hope this help you let me know.. Hope for best health of yours... ,"hi I m in my early 50 s female and I m having outbreaks of swelling and itching on my body. I went to an allergist who told me these things just happen for no apparent reason and put me on prednisone 10mg 4 days and I m still having outbreaks of swelling and itching to my face, back of neck, arms, and stomach..... Help" -187248,Can thyroid cancer turn into an anaplastic cancer if not treated?,"Welcome to Healthcare Magic.. Thickening of the maxillary sinus and polypoid appearance may be due to anything from simple sinusitis i.e. inflammation to something sinister as cancer.. You have not mentioned your age or symptoms... You will need an endoscopy and Biopsy and based on the results your condition will become clear.. Please revert to me with details of age, symptoms and clinical findings so that I can help you further.. If you are young and relatively asymptomatic then it is likely only sinusitis with polyp that will need medication and probably a small surgery to remove the Polyp.. Hope this answered your query ","Please be kind enough to explain to me what does ""new maxillary sinus polypoid mucosal thickening/lesions; stable left air cells hypoplasia and opcaification:"" mean? Does this have anything to do with cancer in the skull bone or face or sinuses or nose? Thank you for your time." -230219,Lost 2 inches from penis post diagnosis of aggressive prostrate cancer,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Painful ejaculation, urination and lack of sex drive could be caused by many reasons. The causes could be Psychological obsessions, Orchitis, Prostatitis, Prostate Cancer, Urethritis or anti-depressants. Please talk to your boy friend and advise him to take expert opinion and treatment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR.Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","My boyfriend is 34, he doesn t have a sex drive. He can t get a full erection. He has pain with an erection and to urinate. Sometimes he has the urge to urinate, then cannot. It hurt him to ejaculate. What does this mean? What could be the cause of these problems?" -250573,What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?,"Hi there,It looks like you are having a gastro intestinal infection. This is a serious matter in preganncy and its best to get checked by a doctor immediately.Any fever, diarrhoea, dehydration is not good in the later months of pregnancy, this may even cause you to deliver early.So, its best to checked to see that you do not have any infection, if need be do not hesitate to take anitbiotics, as the maternal wellbeing is very important for fetal wellbeing.Also get a fetal heart rate tracing done .Hope this helps.Regards. ","Hi im 33 weeks and 5 days pregnant. The past 2 days of so ive been having severe period like cramps, my legs hurt really bad they feel extremely heavy, also ive developed severe diarrhea.. should i be concerned? I just know if i call they are going to tell me to come in and I dont want to go in the hospital unless i have to." -237185,What causes anger and mood swings?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand the stressful situation you are in. As you are aware that you have health related anxiety, I don't have to diagnose it. Once your doctors say that you do not have any physical problems, you should accept it. Because they are the authority in that front. You do not have any such medical qualification or knowledge. Secondly anxiety can produce many weird symptoms which may not have any physiological or pathological reasons. You need to overcome this health anxiety. Keeping yourself busy outside your home, exercising etc can help. Breathing is a good technique to overcome stress. Researches have shown that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Psychotherapy to have life style changes, Yoga and meditationn to streamline thought process and metabolism can be practiced for easy and permanent cure. Contact a psychologist for further information.If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","they say I m crazy, I got another job, they say I have ADD, Bipolar and anxieity, and depression. I went back to work I needed insurance I try hard every day to keep it together but I cant keep my mind from going from one thing to another, I think i m not a good person if I don t do my job perfect I try to keep my attention on one thing then go to the other I cant do it. I blow up at work even thou I try not to I have evil thoughts about the people on my property I m a property manager. I have evil thoughts about the company I work for and the insurance I went to work to get and it still doesn t pay my medical bills because it s mental. I don t think anybody loves me anymore not my family, my husband does sometimes but I cant get my stuff together all I ever wanted in live is to pay my bills people to respect me to have a house of my own and to be somebody. I ve had good jobs and I ve always messed them up one way or the other. I feel like I wasted my entire life no matter how hard I try I never get anywhere in life I m a piece of crap. even when I didn t have a job I was a piece of crap and now I went back to work and im still a piece of crap. I see things I see dead people but they said I was really crazy then and thought I was trying to get my disability so I don t say anything about that anymore I try to ignore it . I see people that aren t here anymore I always have but kept it to myself I didn t want to be thought of as a nut case or different but I do see them they don t bother me but I do get scared at times. I had someone try to pull me out of my bed when I was little my parents told me it was a night mare I know somebody came through the screen door and had my legs pulling me through the bed. but once I said something I stopped talking about it because they said it didn t happen. just like when I worked on the pipeline and had to put up with the some of the men touching me because I wanted to quit but it was good money I never told anybody for seventeen years and when I did I lost my job. but I also was taking metamaphines to loose weight I always had a problem with my weight and was very self conscious of how I looked a friend introduced me to the drug I thought it was okay since a doctor would nt give me diet pills anymore they stopped given them to patients. I was put on them when I was ten years old but I couldn t sleep and they took me off of them until later in my teens my well I want say but she used to beg me to loose weight and I tried so hard to be good I just never was good enough. I did finally loose weight with the help of diet pills and if the doctors would have kept giving them to me then I wouldn t have had to goto the other drugs they said were illegally then I lost my job and I was really a nobody and a fatty. I was called big mama, laird, fatso, u name it when I was growing up all I ever wanted to do was get away and get a job and make a good living on my on and be somebody and I blew that. I ve had other jobs since the pipeline but I never felt it was good enough. Do you think im crazy or do I just feel sorry for myself. I was told once by my cousin when I was younger I never have been little that my parents only wanted one child they wanted to be like my other cousin and have one daughter and I came along and that s why my daddy drank and he and my mama fought and we had to leave home at times cause daddy hit mama or tore the house up cause he was drunk I always thought maybe if I hadn t been born my mama and daddy and sister would have been much happier. I do drink but I don t tell my doctors anymore cause the government said that was why I didn t get my disability but I never wanted a disability check cause I think I can hold a job even though I may have to change jobs more often than I used to cause I blow up, and I just walk out I don t ever want to get fired and be humiliated again I try to stay focus, calm, and do the best I can I don t know what s wrong with me and I don t think any one else does. I almost died a couple of years ago I had a blocked intenstine but I wasn t scared I felt I would go to Heaven even though I know I ve done wrong in my life I ve never hurt anyone in my life if anything I let them take advantage of me by loaning money, the rest was my fault nobody forced me to take the metaphanmien not sure how you spell it I just wanted to do a good job have energy and loose weight. i m problaly just a bad person and it would have been better if I had died when I got real sick I think my life would have been better and I could have helped the people I loved out better I had live insurance and they could have laid me to rest and paid the debits I owed off. Do you think i m crazy I don t know maybe I am but at least I try no matter what my friends have said about me in the past like I changed they didn t know who I was anymore. you see I used to listen to their problems but I never let or talked about mine and when I had no job, and no money than they said they didn t think I was ever he person they thought I was and I didn t understand why they would do that to me like I was a nobody cause I didn t ask them for anything and I tried to work on the side, and anything they ever did for me I paid them back I didn t go crying to them but yet they acted like I was trash and they were still crying and telling me their problems. I guess I am just a nobody and will always be a nobody. IF I HAD MONEY TO SPEND I WOULDNT BE HERE. FORGET ABOUT WHAT I SAID EARLIER AND ABOUT ME. IT S ALL ABOUT MONEY THATS WHAT EVERYBODY WANTS ISNT IT" -9915,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -192435,Suggest treatment for problem with speaking and loss of memory due to encephalitis,"Hi, As her weight gain is appropriate I do not think there is anything for you to worry about. The color of the stools being green and mildly acidic is very much normal in this age group as long as the baby's weight gain and development are appropriate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","My daughter has been suffering with her bowels pretty much since birth. She was breast fed until 8 weeks then switched onto aptamil 1. when she was about 12 weeks old, her stools turned acidic, green, foul smelling and loose. they are still like this now and she is 10 months old. she was 9lb 20z born and is now about 20lb 10oz. her weight did drop off when the problem started but she is now up to her centile line again. she is now on apatmil 3 3 x 7oz with 3 meals as well. these stools burn her skin and stain her clothes and cause her pain. queried lactose intolerance but nutramigen didnt work so been ruled out." -45901,What can cause a tingling red rash in the arm?,"Hello and welcome to healthcaremagicI would keep a possibility of fungal infection. This is because closely apposing body folds e.g thighs and groin, axilla, submammary folds etc can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area favorable for fungal proliferation.If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical antifungal like clotrimazole cream, twice daily, regularly for 4 weeks. An Oral antifungal e.g fluconazole once weekly for4 -6 weeks OR oral terbinafine once daily for 2-4 weeks, is also advisable for a more complete cureAn OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief.Keeping the folds dry by using an antifungal dusting powder would help in preventing the recurrence.regards ","I have rashes on my inner thigh that are red, circlular raised rings,and stops at the spot where my thigh and crotch intersect. I wear briefs but fill uncomfortable in any thing else,I don't sweet much but it could have been the cause,I am a virgin so it isn't sexually transmitted,and also it stated of really bad on 1 side and a few months later stated lightly on the other side. I applied a cream suggested by my doctor and that cured it however left large black marks and now it is happening again..how to get rid of the black marks as they look really ugly" -117410,Suggest treatment for lower abdominal pain,"Please consult a physician at the earliest. It could be any disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract which needs evaluation. History of whether the pain is radiating or not, associated with burning mictuirition or not, fever if present needs to elaborated. Following elicitation of history clinical examination and if needed blood work up and ultrasound will be suggested. ","I have abdominal pain, at times severe enough to stop me from moving. It's concentrated on the right side, under my rib cage and feels like it goes all the way through to my back. ""Kidney area from what I know of anatomy"" Other symptoms include bright yellow diarrhea, a couple times a redish color, Fatigue and sweating. Any ideas where . to start?" -164760,Is heat pad only treatment for calcium build up in joints?,Yes this could also be goutThe cherries and cherry juice can help but he also needs a prescription for Colcrys to resolve the problem ,"My husband had gout in his right toe about 3 weeks ago. 1st time. Now, he has a swollen, painful right wrist, with no apparent cause for injury. Could this be also gout? Yes, he drinks beer. Does black cherry juice, and dried black cherries help with inflammation? If so then how much for how long before things get better?" -53853,suggest treatment for high bp,"hi,are you diabetic, any history of trauma to neck, do you drink alcohol.This problem occurs to nerves dysfunction, may be due to above problem so get one cervical spine x-ray ap/lat and sugars, thyroid tested.You will need detailed evaluation so If possible visit local neurologist.In treatment you try tab neurobion forte once a day, which is vitamin help kn regeneration of nerve. ","I am 37yrs old. height is 1.54m, sometimes my blood pressure rises. my weight is 77kg. Now my both my hands get numb. even now as I type they are a bit numb. its gets worse at night when sleeping for the even start to pain a lot. Let me also say that I have been feeling like this for almost 13yrs though it is beginning to be constant." -43352,Suggest medicines for severe psoriasis on feet,"hi, welcome to HCM,the exact etiology of psoriasis is still unknown. it is a hyperproliferative disorder due to abnormality in the immune system. the T lymphocyte in psoriasis promote inflammation and dilatation of blood vessels. the skin cell pile up and skin becomes thick.first keep in mind that there in only control of psoriasis.Diprovate plus works good in psoriasis. add emollient containing urea+ lactic acid 2-3 times daily.take high protein diet.if plaques are still increasing oral drug Methotrexate 15 mg weekly can be started with consultation of dermatologist.hope this is helpful.thanks ","hello.my daughter age 20 is suffering from psoriasis in very small patches in her elbows,finger knuckles, knee.she took ayurvedic medicine for 2 months.it started increasing.now a dermatologist has suggested Diprovate plus cream to apply twice a day.will there be a complete cure for this?dont know what could be the cause/can u please suggest?thanks." -4185,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -123220,Stomach paining and have Amoebiasis by drinking tap water. How to treat it?,"HI. You may have this pain from variety of problems. Take the medicines for 5 days. If no response I would advise you to go for the blood tests including that for kidney ( blood urea and creatinine ) Urine and stool, ultrasonography of abdomen. A proper diagnosis will guide the treatment in a right direction. ",Hi I have pain lower side of the stomach now this pain increase and started lower back pain and it's very painful I taking Cyclopam and Norflox- Tz is this medicine will work and can you tell me for how many days I have take and I feel like body swollen please suggest me what to do -28638,2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. ","Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you." -189997,"Detected with Uterus fibroid, have hypo-echoic lesion. Can this lead to cancer?",Hi and welcome to HCM. Dear madam you should ensure that your dad has some competent staff by himself who can manage catheter reinsertion . It is usually not succesful to treat cancer by medicines. HYpertrophy can be terated but cancer will cause urine flow obstruction sooner or later. Only surgery can help in these cases. Catheter can help if there is no significant urine flow obstruction. And this obstruction must be managed as soon as possible.Sometimes catheter become useless and permanent solution is ureterostoma. Wish you good health. ,"Hi Please can you help, my Dad who is in his 80s has prostate cancer , he has an enlarged prostate , he had a catheter fitted about 6 weeks ago and a course of tablets to try and reduce the size. This has not worked. The early hours of today (hot off the press) his catheter was not draining, the nurse has been out this afternoon and says it was a possible blockage, he was helped, this was cleared but about about an hour ago again it was not draining again. The nurse is coming out and my dad is very distressed. Please advise, the nurse will not clal back as it is out of hours. Dianne. Grateful for any help/advice. Dad lives over 100 miles away." -166245,How to deal with knee pain due to injury?,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that the globular jelly that has came out of your skin after rupturing the skin seems to be a Hematoma that was formed due to rupture of blood vessels secondary to injury and accumulation of blood in soft tissues..As due to injury that has been a loss of tissue in the area of the wound there is formation of a crater or a hole and it can take a longer time to resolve as gradually when the tissues will reform and fill the area..In case if you do not have any pain in the area there is a possibility that there is no infection or inflammation and just the tissues need to reform.Dressing and keeping the wound packed will help in preventing infection as well as dessication of the tissues and will promote faster healing, so as of now continue with the procedure.. You should keep patience and let the treatment carried on but in case if you have any doubt you can consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a clinical examination seems sufficient to rule out the cause and treat you accordingly.Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ","Hi there, 12 weeks ago I had a nasty fall where my shin bone was very badly bruised, resulting in a large hematoma under the skin. After about 4 weeks the skin broke and a large ""globular"" jelly like thing came away from my shin. I am attending a clinic twice weekly to have the now, open wound, cleaned and dressed with a 'moisture' type dressing and padded bandaging. I have no 'real' pain from this wound but it seems to be taking a very long time to actually heal. I do ask about the healing time but am constantly told to be patient. I would be interested to hear if this 'healing time' is acceptable or should I be seeking a second opinion. Thank you, I look forward to your advice. Patricia McKenzie" -21519,I notice a bump on the mole on my chin. Is this melanoma?,"Hello. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks to be a pretty benign nevus to me. Well defined, uniform colored, small, rough to oval, and symmetrical. I think the nevus perhaps has an ingrown hair and the resulting inflammation has caused it to swell up and sting a little. I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin 2 % ointment, twice daily for a few days. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I have always had a small, raised, symmetrical mole on the right side of my chin. It has always been very benign and had a hair growing out of it that I consistently plucked. About two weeks ago, I noticed a small, shiny whiteish bump on the mole and called my dermatologist. Because of the holidays, I could not get an appointment anytime soon and still have another week to wait. Over the last couple of days, the mole has gotten bigger though it has stayed symmetrical and is still slightly smaller than a pencil eraser. It is slightly more raised and it stings to touch. I also realized that it has been a month or two since I had to pluck any hair. None has grown. I have had a zit on this mole a couple times but this does not really look like the previous moles. I am conscious it could be another more severe zit or maybe a cyst but I am very nervous that it is cancer. I had a couple of moles removed in childhood that were not quite suspicious but that the dermatologist removed just to be safe. My mother has had several basal cell cancers removed. I spent many summers in my youth outside and am worried that this is melanoma or nodular melanoma even though it is not dark." -218371,Is there any home remedy by which i can stop widening of gaps between my upper front tooth ?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have erupting wisdom tooth dont worry yes that metallic taste can be due to wisdom tooth . You do warm saline gargle two - three times a day Take one capsule vitamin B complex once daily for one week Do chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily for one week Consult dentist and go for Scaling and currettage of wisdom tooth. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. ","hi, I'm 21 years old and my bottom two wisdom teeth have been coming through for the last year (on and off) they've recently started up again and I've been in a lot of pain! but I've started to get a metallicy taste in my mouth and I wonder if this is related? many thanks,hannah" -45861,Suggest cause for itchy dark rashes,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, looking to the history given here I could say that this is hypersensitivity reaction and this does not need any antibiotic, but instead this gives good response to the long acting anti-histamine tab and the best option is, Tab Levocetrizine 10 mg three times in day, hope this information helps you, have a nice day. ","my husband has an itchy rash on his face, shoulders and chest. started about 4 month ago DR. ruled out skin cancer but gave him medicine for bacteria. but it has not gone anywhere. he's an African Am. male 45 years old. and is an air. cond. heater tech business." -13666,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -72706,Can our infertility due to my OCOD and high Prolactin and my husband's low sperm motility be treated with medication?,"Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.You had done 3 IUI intrauterine insemination, i supposed you had done all the necessary reports as you were trying for 6 years.If your tubes are patent then IUI is best option otherwise IVF invitro fertilization is also a better option.I would advise to take chance for IUI for 2 cycles and discuss with your gynecologist regarding these matters.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. ","hi doc, i am 40 yrs old and married for 8 yrs and i am trying to concieve since 6 yrs and i tried 3 IUI and nothing worked, i have irregular periods and my husband had low sperm count but with medication it is ok . do you think i should try iui again." -57864,What causes increase in BP level?,"Hello, I really appreciate your concern. Inhalation of certain fumes or chemicals can cause palpitation. I would like to ask you to what chemical you were exposed at that time. Inhalation for 4 hours can cause acute rise in heart rate but it cannot exert chronic effects like you are mentioning.Atrial fibrillation is itself a cause of palpitation. But acute exposure to fumes do not cause atrial fibrillation. So there is nothing to worry about the incident. I advise you to avoid stress of that incident and forget it completely. Anxiety or fear can be the cause of your palpitations. Try some relaxation exercies like yoga and meditation. Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care.Thank you. ","Hi my name is sergio and i suffer from afib. it started when i was working in a restaurant. People wore working on sealing the roof with some chemical. Everyone was complaining about the smell of fumes. After my shift shower, ate, and went to sleep. In the middle of the night with heart palpitations. I went to the emergency room and they did alot of test and they did not found anything wrong. From then on my heart has been having palpitations. I was 26 yld at that time. My cuestion is if the exposure to those chemicals that we inhale for about 4 hrs it could be the reason." -239556,What causes frequent panicking and startling suddenly?,"Hi,You seem to be manifesting symptoms of depression. feeling low, sad and irritable, getting tired easily are all symptoms of underlying depressive episode. Worsening of symptoms before and during menstruation occurs commonly in depression and can be associated with premenstrual tension.I would suggest that you should consult a psychiatrist for initiating treatment. Medications like escitalopram or sertraline would be highly beneficial for you. In addition, you should start exercising daily. It will help you feel better and relax.I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Wish you all the best. ",i am a 21 year old girl....i seem to be tired a lot and moody. i feel quick to get irritated especially by people i am close to. in fact anger/ sadness are the only emotions i show. it gets really bad the week before and the week of my period. maybe this is normal but i just want to feel happy and have more energy to enjoy life. help! -55716,Pain in sternum common post bypass surgery?,"Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion.The pacemaker live duration depends on some factors like the pacemaker tipe, if the patient has been pacemaker dependent or not meaning if he he is all time in paced rhythm or not.This are factors that decide the live of the pacemaker batery.Normaly the battery live might go up to 10 years bjt every thing depends on the previous factors.If the patient is all time in paced rhythm than the battery ends sooner and the patient situation get worse.So, in this situation, after this years you should reevaluate the situation.If I was thetreating doctor I will recommend a pacemaker battery control, a cardiac echo and a full blood analyze.After all this we can decide the best choice for your mother.Maybe she needs just a batery replacement.Hope I was helpfull.Best regards, Dr.Ervina. ",My mother is 95 .. has had a pace maker for 6-8 years .. her quality of life has greatly deteriorated so we are beginning to think the quantity instead of quailty is what she's finding .. she would not be here wwithout the pace maker .. what are her choices here? -210814,What is the treatment for blocked nose?,you need to consult a pediatrician or skin specialist to know the severity of disease and need of topical steroids ang other medicines. ,Hi . My son is 4 years old he got badly exzema .i went to doctor he gave hi. Bath oil cream and it s not work. It s worse day by day. I m really worried . Some doctor say its half exzema half fungus.i m really confused. Is any specialist doctor for exzema ?or any treatment or any suggestions plz xx -107369,What causes a dull pain in the chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for major heart or lung related diseases as you are too young (13 years) for them. Your bilateral chest pain is mostly due to musculoskeletal pain. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. For your breast tenderness, nothing to worry. At your age, hormonal changes are there. And they can cause similar kind of breast pain. Apply ice packs to breasts and you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I'm 13 years old, my chest hurts sometimes, from both sides. Near my heart and the right side as well but not at the same time and not always , what does it mean? , also my boobs kinda hurt when i touch them in certain areas , should I be worried and what does this mean ?" -230712,Chances to impregnate based on e=the semen analysis report?,"HelloThanks for query,Based on what you have stated you have enlarged prostate and now has urge incontinence .Taking alpha blockers like Tomsulosin and Dutasteride once daily with Ciprofloxacin twice daily will help to relieve congestion of prostate and help to improve your urine flow .However you need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done .to confirm the diagnosis.1) Routine urine test and urine culture 2) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen and pelvis to see the size of the prostate and post void urine residue. Further treatment will depend upon the results of these tests and final diagnosis.Dr.Patil. ","Had a vasectomy in 1976. Over the past 3--5 years I have had episodes of needing to urinate 5-10 times per night into the morning. Mostly trickle, sometimes just a little more. Recently I was in my car traveling home and was caught in a snowstorm which caused gridlock traffic patterns. For 10 hours I sat in traffic before making it to an exit for relief. Now my prostrate is swollen and a UTI has all but knocked me down. My doctor put me on 1 500mg Ciprofloxacin HCL tablet every 12 hours. I also take 1 Centrum Silver supplement daily. I have been drinking cranberry juice and water, and although it feeling less painful to urinate, I stand and go, it stops, I sit and wait a minute, stand and go. Is there any other supplement (like zinc, etc) that I should be taking for my prostrate? Any help you can give in this matter would be greatly appreciated. I have to fly to Canada Monday and will be gone for a week." -222739,What causes sudden onset of high blood sugar?,"Good day. Noted. I must say that a random blood sugar of 131 is still in normal range ( even if it is high compared to your usual sugar levels). Not to worry. Meanwhile, if you still feel unwell, visit a doctor please. Flu and such illness can push the sugar levels up. ",Im a type 2 diabetic. I take metformin . 2 tablets in morning and two in the evening. since this morning I have not been feeling well. Had a light lunch at noon time took a nap. woke up at 5pm pacific time. feeling the same. tested my blood sugar and it read 131. Herman -97984,What causes feeling of having lump on the spine?,"yes, surgery is the treatment of choice in this case as this is nothing but inflamed bursa or ganglion like cystic conditionshope her a peaceful surgery! ","My mother in-law is diagnosed with lump formation on the top of the shoulder which can be physically felt. In the X-ray water accumulation is found. There is severe pain when the hand is moves. Doctors given medication for 3 weeks, and if does not reduce, they said we need to go for surgery. Please advice what condition is this and what are the causes." -26034,I am a teenager and I feel my parents hate me. What should I do?,Hello. Thank you. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 14-year-old female. I always have this moment where I am complained and scolded. This always happens with my parents and I always feel bad and it always makes me think ""Do they hate me? Am I not good enough for them? Am I a maid for them? "" I also always cry alone in my room hoping that they comfort me. But, they do not come. I always feel alone in my house. I feel lost and useless. I am a boarding school student and I always hope my parents to focus on me if I am on a holiday. But, they do not do that. I feel unwanted. Can you help me?" -125768,"Chronic upper abdominal pain, stool and gas build-up, dull pain on movement. Treatment options?","Hello! Thank you for the query. In every place of the skin where there was an incision, scar appears after some time. Such process can last for about a year. During that time the tissues in such areas are getting rebuild so the final scar tissue can be created. Such process can occur as some kind of hardness, however it should not be painful. So if this places are getting also reddish, with some discharge, there might be some pathological process going on. After a month of surgery, it can be a surgical suture which causes inflammatory reaction. It is advisable for you to have that checked by a surgeon. Soft tissues of abdominal wall might be necessary. Sometimes such symptoms may be caused by hernia in the places where incision where done, but this is very rare after laparoscopy. If it is above pregnancy, you should get ruled out any mentioned conditions first. After making sure everything is fine, you can plan your pregnancy like there would be no surgery at all. Hope this will help. Regards. ","Hi, I had an appendicitis removed 1 month back by laproscopic surgery, and now my key holes are getting pain and around the key hole the skin became hard. what are the precautions i have to take for this one. can i plan for children now or i have to wait for some time? If i had pregnancy what are the health precautions i have to take?" -238094,Suggest treatment for sore throat and depression,"Hello,I suppose that the doses of drugs which you are taking is inadequate for your OCD.This uncomfortable feeling occurs when OCD is not under control.Please consult your treating psychiatrist and discuss your doses with him.Thanks. ","Hi, i have OCD and people just dont understand me and sometimes i dont understand myself. My mind complicates things and seems so complex. Im on tablets and i know the cause of my OCD. I am ok with the cause of my OCD i am no longer afraid of it, but because i have felt afraid of it for so long and have felt uncomfortable over it for so long, the uncomfortable feeling will not go away and every time i touch something associated with a bad thought i feel sick. I just want it to stop." -4796,Why do I feel extreme fatigue and joint pain with psoriasis?,"Hello. I have gone through your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Considering the symptoms and medications you are taking, I would like to know a few more details. How is the sleep pattern? Do you get enough sleep or is it disturbed? Any early morning fatigue? Any dryness of eyes or mouth? Do you experience any joint swellings? Any recent history of irritability? Any forgetfulness which has developed recently? As per the investigations and ongoing treatment my suggestions would be: dsDNA has not much relevance in your case. It looks like a false positive value, mainly cause ANA is negative and ESR and CRP are normal. You are on too high dose of Prednisolone which is not good for bones and psoriasis as well. We need to cut down on the dosing. Methotrexate may be a good option as psoriasis can cause a lot of joint pains itself which will get better with it. Also, it is a good drug for removing steroids. ","Hello doctor, I am 57 years old with extreme fatigue, achy joints in hands and feet especially during the first hours in the morning or after resting. I have psoriasis in hand, elbow, leg, and behind one ear and vitiligo over 80% of my body. I get random low-grade fevers and develop rashes when in sun. And at times I will have the butterfly rash on my face. I did not get a follow up appointment with my rheumatologist until next month. Any recommendations with what I should ask or discuss would be greatly appreciated. I have attached my most recent labs and concerned with the results of the DNA ds. All other lab reports are normal and negative. Is lupus a possibility? I am currently taking Predisone 10 mg, Synthroid 125, Advair 100/50, and Zyrtec 10mg." -162287,Suggest remedy for red and swollen area around elbow worsened with stress,"You probably injured your back while dancing , causing thigh pain radiating from back , you need rest and anti inflammatory for 1 weekGood Luck ","We were playing a game in school 2 days ago and I had to try to kick my friend. The bottom of my right leg before my foot hit his (very hard) leg and now it hurts to touch or put my weight on it. There is no bruising or swelling. Also my left leg on sunday ,we had dance practice and I was fine until the next day till now my upper thigh hurts whenever i move it. What happened to both my legs and how can I stop the pain?" -175936,"What causes swelling,bruising and numbness at arch of foot?","Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah & I have gone through your query. well Mr.paul as mentioned your mother has cyst in rt.frontal lobe kindly visit good neurosurgeon for any neurosurgical interventions required such as burr hole aspiration of cyst.As the frontal lobe is involved intellectual problems are obvious..her age is old so she might me worried about her medical condition...also get some proper corticosteroids,anti epileptic for prevention of further symptoms. If neurosurgeon do some intervention after proper investigations like MRI with T1 and T2 images i hope she will be fine from these symptoms.kindly get proper visit to medical consultant as well for co morbid conditions.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks. ","My mother is 82 years old and for the past 3 weeks have experienced the following symptoms: Tiredeness/no energy with anxiety spells. She is very nervous and can t even go outside in public. She has a hand tremor that has gotten worse the past weeks. The tremor only occurs when grasping objects and has been called a non-essential tremor. A recent brain MRI has shown a stable 5cm right frontal lobe brain cyst. All her CBC and urinalysis have been normal Urine cultures have comeback negative. The only irregular test result is a Electrophoresis result that shows Proteniuria in the urine predominately albumin and a serum Electrophoresis result that shows a faint polyclonal band in the gamma region. wha tis causing my mothers anxiety tiredeness? Should she have a Free light test? Other neurological testing Spinal tape spinal MRI? Please let me know. Thank You, Paul" -136227,Fluid discharge through scalp with red blisters post hair dying at a salon. What can be done?,"Hi The total picture is suggestive of Anxiety - alone or major contributing factor. A good psychiatrist, who speaks your tongue will be great help - try to take an appointment. Continue your medicines meanwhile I feel chances for your improvement are really good Good luck ","HELLOW,LAST FEW YEARS I HAVE SUFFERING IN PAIN PROBLEM IN MY STOMACH.I CHECK UP MY DOCTOR AND HE SAYS THAT IT IS IBS .BUT LAST FEW DAYS I AM SUFFERING BADLY.MY STOMACH IS ALWAYS BURNING AND ALSO I FEEL SOME PAIN IN RIGHT SIDE OF NAVAL AREA.EVERY DAY I GO TO TOILET AT LEAST THREE TIMES AND MY STOOL ARE SOFT ALL THE TIME.I HAVE ALSO FEEL MY LEG PAIN AND ALSO MY RIGHT SIDE CHEST PAIN . MY DOCTOR GIVE ME LEVOGASTROL 25 MG TWICE BEFORE MEAL DAILY.AND ALSO OFLOXIN TABLET.BUT WHEN I TAKEN OFLOXIN TABLET I HAVE FEEL HEAVY ALLERGY IN MY BODY ALSO MY BREATHING PROBLEM.I HAVE ALSO CHRONIC DISENTY AND LAST YEAR I HAVE CHECK MY BLOOD CRP IT IS ALSO HIGH ABOUT RANGE 45.5MG.MY URINE IS ALSO ALWAYS YELLOW TYPE.LAST FEW MONTH MY ENERGY IS SO LOW AND I DID NOT COMPLETE MY JOB PROPERLY.IN AFTERNOON TO EVENING I FEL THAT RIGHT SIDE OF MY ABDOMENT ARE BURNING AND ALSO MY PENIS ARE BURNING.PLEASE SUGGEST ME WHAT CAN I DO." -243060,"On Cipralex for quiet a time for panic attacks, disorders. Can I smoke in accordance with the medicines?","hi,thanx for writing.i can understand your emotions.firstlt it could be just stress and anxiety which is showing up.secondly it might be some cardiac problem.u need to consult a doctor .might be hypertension tooo.byeeee ",I was in on both sides of my face early Sunday morning in the eye and cheek area after finding my daughters acting strangely / aggresively at around 2:00 in the am. We did call the police one is in jail and the other is no longer in the house they're both 21. My ears started ringing earlier today and I have some facial swelling and bruising. Should I be concerned? -239413,"Can intake of steroid lead to low BP, problem in vision and mental health?",Sudden withdrawal of Trika (alprazolam) can lead to seizures but not three years after stopping the medications ,"Hi Doctor, I mother took Trika Forte for a long time almost 15-18 years. For past 3 years she stopped taking this medicine. Currently, she started to have seizures at random and after 24-48 hrs of the seizure event, she is back to normal, but complains of headache, we got her MRI, CT and other tests done however all are normal. Could this be due a side effect of Trika Forte, what do you suggest. Regards Sam" -118402,"What causes abdomen pain and tingling, headache and legs tingling after intercourse?","Hi.Thanks for your query.Dysmenorrhoea can cause such pains. As also PID can cause pain in the lower abdomen. I would advise you to consult a Gynecologist and get ultrasonography of hte abdomen. If there is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, you and your Husband both have to get invested and treated simultaneously .If there is something like appendicitis or any ovarian and tubal problems the treatment will be as per the investigations. ","I am 21 years old. I gave birth about 4 months ago. Only breastfed for 4 weeks. Periods were normal. Feb. 6 I started my period it lasted about 5 days and was normal. On feb. 15 I started again, it was heavy and I had to use pads to control it. I also had some blood clots. Just the last two days it has slowed down. I have experienced some abdomial pain. nothing like menstrual cramps." -251803,Does cleaning of vagina of sperm after sex prevent pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion placenta praevia is a low lying placenta.For some unknown reasons the placenta gets implanted over the lower uterine segment.So it cannot be preventable.The DVT is seen in those with predisposition to clot formation.So I suggest you to rule out the abnormalities like anticardiolipin and antiphospholipid antibodies .The increased clotting is seen in them.Also coagulation profile might be done to rule out any abnormalities.Don't worry.It is not definite that it might recur in further pregnancy.So relax.Avoid stress.Best regards... ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query her                                                                                                                                  i am 30 years. married 2 years. my last pregnancy ended up in miscarriage at 22weeks. i had placenta previa. had moderate bleeding 18 and 20 weeks. followed by dribling. i had to striclly bed reast 4 weeks and developed DVT LEFT ILIOFEMORAL VEIN. treated 6 month warfarin. now DVT was cleared. what are the precautons i should get in next pregnancy to prevent placenta previa and DVT. PLEASE help" -113698,Does pain & knots in jawbone suggest lupus?,You should use sunscreen with spf greater than 50 for lupus skin . Any kind of moisturiser can be used but do check for any allergy . ,"I have skin lupus. At times my skin can become VERY dry and crack. I have this problem generally on my hands (which although painful...i am thankful that it is generally localized to just that area). Lately, i am having the same dryness and cracking on my vagina (outside). Is there any kind of moisterizer i can use?" -179450,Issues with balance and tremors that worsen with stress and anxiety. Could Dilantin add to this problem ?,"Hi there,Thanks for your query.The fainting attacks with headache, may have been due to postural hypotension after blood donation. However, since your daughter has never had any problems in the past after blood donation, two episodes of seizure-like fainting attacks, followed by prolonged headache (could have be post-ictal headache) warrants a neurologist's opinion.An MRI of the brain along with EEG-if required- may be done to rule out an underlying, asymptomatic seizure disorder. Seizure disorder would be ruled out conclusively if both : MRI and EEG are negative.Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take careDr. Rakesh Karanwal ","my daughter passed out two hours after donating blood. witnesses say she had some seizure like activity when she passed out. before she passed out she felt hot, couldn t hear well, then blacked out at her desk. She came to and then apparently did it again for a slightly longer period which was only a minute at the most. After her class was over she went to the health service, they checked her BP which was normal, although she was stll shaky and pale, The doctor told her that it was probably from the blood donation , although she said she drank and ate after the donation, She donates blood a couple of times a year and . She has never had this problem before, although she has experienced dizziness in the past if she get up quickly. She s 23,not pregnant and her only med is proczac for the last year. She complained of a headache when she saw the doctor who told her it was probably from an adrenaline rush after fainting and maybe some hypoglycemia . She feels okay now except for the frontal headache which has persisted despite OTC motrin for the last 6 hours. Is this a side effect from the fainting? should she see a neurologist? How long should this headache last? Is this normal after fainting from a drop in blood volume. Some guidance please . I live 1500 miles away from her." -216214,What causes swelling in gums under tooth?,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.The injury area may have been infected which is causing the fever and sore throat symptoms.For the relief of pain you can take a panadol or ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicine).Do betadine mouth gargling .Avoid spicy food .If still persistent ,kindly get it checked from the ENT surgeon in your area for a dose of antibiotics .Thanks and regards. ","Small injury 10 days ago in back of mouth in soft tissue caused by jamming a drinking straw into back of mouth has developed into a white sore approximately the size of 1 1/2 pencil eraser. Injury has developed into small appetite loss fever and chills 48 hours ago. 24 hours ago experienced severe muscle ache especially through the neck area, which has since subsided. Oral thermometer shows body temperature at 101.6°, with no document of previous temperatures due to unavailability of thermometer. No diarrhea at this point and today am constipated. Please advise" -99734,How to cure lump after a bruise?,"welcome to Health care magic.1.Yes, you can go for second opinion - keeping mind your family history and enlarged lymph nodes with no obvious underlying medical conditions.2.If you are my patient, after examination i would ask for an ultrasound to assess the nature of the lymph nodes, and its extensions.3.If they are small, a guided FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will be ordered.4.So get an appointment and do the needful things done - Good luck.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","have a lump in my right side of my neck which has been there a year (my gp told me to keep an eye on this and see if it grows) however my brother had teh same lumps and kept being told to wait and see if they grown eventually last year he was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lympona , now i am worried that the same will happen to me . i have also discoveerd a new lump growing in the left side. should i seek a second opinion or go private to get some results?" -47226,Diagnosed with symptomatic demographism. Frequent outbursts of skin rashes. On allegra. Need permanent cure,"Hi Dear, i can imagine the situation when a doctor say they didnt know what it was :) But anyways i have gathered from your question is that you are definitely suffering from Urticaria it will need a formal discusion to reach to a final type of it but i think cold or cholinergic urticarias must be differentiated at this point. You have to do some labs aswel like a FBC,LFTS and a Urine R/E. But the good news is you can use certain anti histamines in the meanwhile like Tablet Fexofenadine 180mg daily in the day and Tablet Zyrtec 10 mg in the night for atleast 2-4 weeks before you come up with your results. Dont get so hopeless just try to discuss it with a dermatologist that could it be certain type of urticaria and then i am sure he ll manage from there, all the best ","I Have Red Dots That Appear And Disapear Randomly, They Seem To Be Connected With Changes In Heat And Cold . It Depends On How Hot Or Cold It Is, Sometimes Ill Get As Little As Ten To As Most As Uncountable. They Vary In Size And Itch Sometimes. Doesnt Matter On The Temp They Always Produce Heat Even If Its Really Hot Out. Once I Went To The Doctor For It They Said They Didnt Know, But My Skin Was Extremely Sensative And That They Didnt Know What It Was." -202729,Suggest treatment for eczema in an infant,"Hi,your child is suffering from whooping cough, if thats what you mean by tuspirina. remember that whooping cough is otherwise called as 100 day cough; meaning it will last that long irrespective of the treatment. but the good side is that it will not harm your child much even if the cough appears troublesome. your doctor must by now completed the necessary antiiotic course. the cough definitely will improve with time. give a tsp of honey twice daily, it will soothen his throat.make sure you have given the vaccine shots for any other kids at home. ","hi,im a mother of 3yrs old boy who is now suppering from tuspirina he is taking 9bottle of antibiotic seen dec,20,pls help me about my prblem,put i dont have money to pay you, thank you verymuch, jocylenmercadillo" -187064,Could having been diagnosed with lymphadenitis and chlamydia increase risks of cancer?,One of zoladex know side effect is diarrhea.Calcium and normoxin both have constipation as side effect but its occurence is very less.Change you diet to bulk forming foods along with laxatives.If you are on long term harmonal therapy consult your oncologist he can decide the necessity for a .colonoscopy. ,"I am a Prostate cancer case who has undergone Radiation & Zoladex 10.8mg injections (10). Now I am suffering from after effects in the form of rectal bleeding & being treated thro'APC. I have lot of constipation, can not pass stool in one go & need laxative. There is lot of gas formation & constant pressure on rectum. Kindly advise.Could Calcium & Normaxin be the cause of constipation?" -181823,"Had treatment for stroke, serious dry cough, ESR high, urinary infection, reduced sodium. What to do ?","Hello, Thanks for the query, i will tell you that the MRI findings need to be correlated with clinical data. Further one must note the clinical context in which the MRI was done. If you have clinical signs of nerve compression, then the options will be to go for surgical treatment. If there are no clinical signs of nerve damage, then conservative management with either Gabapentine, pragabaline and physiotherapy will suffice. Please donot worry about the MRI findings. I suggest you to get clinically evaluated by a neurologist. Best wishes ",my MRI report states the following: 1. Degenarative disease in spine 2. Diffuse disc bulge at L3-L4 level causing mild effacement of thecal sac with compression over bilateral descending nerve roots 3. Diffuse as well as left paracentral disc bulge at L4-L5 level causing compression on bilateral exiting and descending nerve root (left right) with ligamentum flavum and facetal hypertrophy 4. 3. Diffuse disc bulge with right paracentral protrusion at L5-S1 level causing compression on bilateral exiting and right descending nerve root ( right left) with ligamentum flavum and facetal hypertrophy. Please explain the issue and provide with the possible cure -183733,What is non-hodgkins B-cell mediastinal lymphoma?,You can opt for Homoeopathic mode of management.As Homoeopathy is side effectless and very mild to act in oncological cases where immunity gets very heavily deranged.Homoeopathy treatment needs a thorough Case taking to select proper Medicine which needs thorough detailed Case history and reports. ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Dear sir, My name is pradip soni, Age: 55years, Mo.No: 0000, Email: YYYY@YYYY Well, sir I am give my details, you sir surprise why I am giving my boi-data, but sir I have a lot of hope from you sir. Since from last 5 years doctor’s told me I have an spinal cord tumor and do it surgery. So I am give you sir complete MRI Spine-Lumbar + Contrast report. A plain MR of the lumbar spine was performed, with a whole spine screening study. There is an intramedullary tumor present within the conus of the spinal cord measuring 1.67 cm in short axis and 8.13 cm in length. The upper limit of the tumor is at the superior endplate level of the D11 vertebrae. The lower limit is the upper endplate of L2. The tumor has a multiloculated appearance, with a thin enhancing capsule and septations within it. Between the septae, the loculi appear homogeneously hyperintense and T2W images and more enhancing, with almost cystic appearance. The proximal nerve roots of the cauda equine appear to be splayed apart by the tumor on either side of the spinal canal. The roots appear separate and uninfiltrated, below the L2 level and there is no deposits lowered on. There is no evidence of syrinx rostral to the tumor. Remarks: Intramedullary neoplasm within the lower dorsal cord and conus extending between the D11 and L2 vertebral levels –most probably ependymoma. Dear sir, My name is pradip soni, Age: 55years, Mo.No: 0000, Email: YYYY@YYYY Well, sir I am give my details, you sir surprise why I am giving my boi-data, but sir I have a lot of hope from you sir. Since from last 5 years doctor’s told me I have an spinal cord tumor and do it surgery. So I am give you sir complete MRI Spine-Lumbar + Contrast report. A plain MR of the lumbar spine was performed, with a whole spine screening study. There is an intramedullary tumor present within the conus of the spinal cord measuring 1.67 cm in short axis and 8.13 cm in length. The upper limit of the tumor is at the superior endplate level of the D11 vertebrae. The lower limit is the upper endplate of L2. The tumor has a multiloculated appearance, with a thin enhancing capsule and septations within it. Between the septae, the loculi appear homogeneously hyperintense and T2W images and more enhancing, with almost cystic appearance. The proximal nerve roots of the cauda equine appear to be splayed apart by the tumor on either side of the spinal canal. The roots appear separate and uninfiltrated, below the L2 level and there is no deposits lowered on. There is no evidence of syrinx rostral to the tumor. Remarks: Intramedullary neoplasm within the lower dorsal cord and conus extending between the D11 and L2 vertebral levels –most probably ependymoma. Dear sir, My name is pradip soni, Age: 55years, Mo.No: 0000, Email: YYYY@YYYY Well, sir I am give my details, you sir surprise why I am giving my boi-data, but sir I have a lot of hope from you sir. Since from last 5 years doctor’s told me I have an spinal cord tumor and do it surgery. So I am give you sir complete MRI Spine-Lumbar + Contrast report. A plain MR of the lumbar spine was performed, with a whole spine screening study. There is an intramedullary tumor present within the conus of the spinal cord measuring 1.67 cm in short axis and 8.13 cm in length. The upper limit of the tumor is at the superior endplate level of the D11 vertebrae. The lower limit is the upper endplate of L2. The tumor has a multiloculated appearance, with a thin enhancing capsule and septations within it. Between the septae, the loculi appear homogeneously hyperintense and T2W images and more enhancing, with almost cystic appearance. The proximal nerve roots of the cauda equine appear to be splayed apart by the tumor on either side of the spinal canal. The roots appear separate and uninfiltrated, below the L2 level and there is no deposits lowered on. There is no evidence of syrinx rostral to the tumor. Remarks: Intramedullary neoplasm within the lower dorsal cord and conus extending between the D11 and L2 vertebral levels –most probably ependymoma." -144458,"Suddenly having soreness in the middle back. Hard time standing, sneezing, deep breathing. What could it be?",Definitely back pain radiating to groin may be due to kidney stone. however upper lumbar level nerve pinching can cause similar problem. I would suggest to get examined by a spine specialist and if needed get a fresh MRI which will clear the picture. Also you will came to know why you are getting this calf pains. Thanks. ,Im just having lower left back pain that radiates to my left testicle and it was my right side doing it yesterday so I don t think its a stone cause it can be one side or both. Ive had two l3/l4 laminectomies in the last two years and also have severe pain in right calf when I walk.. If I continue to walk the pain will keep coming all the way up my leg and I have to sit down and wait for the pain to pass before i can walk anymore. I m seeing a pain doctor at the end of the month but don t know if I can hold out that long -226401,What causes pain while ejaculating with transparent and orange gel like sperm?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. With Flomax, you are comfortable. Have you done urodynamic study ? If not I suggest you to do so.If no problem you can stop Flomax. Are you stressed or depressed for anything? When all other tests are negative and urology evaluation is negative there may not be any anatomical issues.Early morning prostatic fluid or pre-cum is common to all and it is physiological. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","i am 45 years old have been to numerous urologists, top of the line urologists.i dont have bph ,no infection,no obstruction,no prostitus ,have take all the antibiotics , i do take flomax or it is difficult to urinate though i dont have bph , had a cystiscope done the looked inside of the penis said prostate was fine bladder fine ......ultrasounds fine , psa are 0.5 free psa 0.3 and psa % free is 60> 25 percent .this has gone on for years in the beginning we started with prostitus and all the antibiotics nothing changed and so on ..also even dht levels are 22 normal is 25-75 so this is low which is better than high.......still have penis sensation and urge to urinate every hour and wake up in the morning with prostate fluid at end of penis ...sex life fine erection fine have sex 2 or 3 time week no pain ...any help thanks very bothersome" -168609,What causes numbness after removing callus from feet?,Dear patient You have got mallet finger deformity which is acute flexion at distal interphalangeal joint and unable to extend it. This happens due to sudden hyper flexion at distal IP joint which leads to avulsion of extensor tendon from its base. I would advise Xray of involved finger anteroposterior and lateral views to confirm diagnosis. You need to wear mallet finger splint for 3 weeks to allow tendon healing to its place. If this does not benefit you need to consult expert hand specialist and get yourself examined. All the best. ,"After a cracking snapping sound when trying to grab something at an awkward angle, I became suddenly unable to straighten one of my fingers at the last joint. So the last joint of the finger bends in about at a 45 degree angle, and wont return to straight. No particular pain unless I try to manipulate it." -99432,What could a distinctive lump below the ear (anti-helix) indicate?,as its has blood flow in it it is a type of haemangioma..........if not resolve by 8-10 yrs then it may need excision or sclerotherepy. ,"My 6 yr old daughter has a 3cm lump behind her right ear that is getting bigger. We had an ultrasound done today, the image showed the mass as well as some red and blue areas (blood flow), not sure how worried I should be as I wait to hear from our family Dr. Can I get some more info?" -162393,"Are tingling sensation and pain in legs,arm and back signs of sciatica?","HiNowadays,minimal invasive spine surgery is possible,consult a spine or neurosurgeon.it seems foraminotomy,laminectomy and or fusion of vertebra are apparent remedies.Lyrica,methycobalamin, tramadol may be alternative medicines.If disc issues are also co existing,epidurals or ozone therapy may be considered alternatively if for technical conditions you can't undergo surgery.opioids are best taken for acute conditions as a short course.Use of cervical collar and isometric neck exercises may be done if condition permits.Also cervical traction if this can be done in your position ","I have c5-6 Foraminal stenosis diagnosed 6 years ago. I was put on soma and that along with accupuncture, massage and specialized manual physical therapy worked well ( I chose to not take any pain medication for those years). Unfortunately I was rear ended in September of this year and now the muscle spasms and pain are about to end my life. Soma and Vicodin (I have always taken small amounts with never any recreational drugs or alcohol used. I was referred to a pain doctor with his own agenda who decided I was a 'druggie' despite multiple sites of injury in my body due to many years in the healthcare industry lifting heavy patients, walking and neck/shoulder injuries) I hold dual medical degrees so I am knowledgeable and careful with any pain medication and realize the risk/benefit balance. I have taken soma on and off for 12 years. I actually was originally given 4 a day and for many years only took 1. I did not ever experience withdrawal despite discontinuing 2 times due to a period of relative 'ease'. Now I am older and my body is no longer able to compensate for the structural defects. I have been told my condition is not a good one for surgery. What am I going to do? I only want to work, quilt and occasionally garden. Any suggestions? I am sorry. I read your advertisement/website and I don't think you are an ethical company that will actually do anything. so I am not going any farther." -26302,What medicines do you suggest for severe cough that developed after a cold?,Hello. I went through your post. It should settle your issue. Regards. For more information consult a general medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor,I am facing this severe and acute cough for the past three days. I am constantly coughing. It started with a cold and running nose. I took Zyrcold tablet for it. It helped with the running nose, but since then I am coughing constantly. There is no fever now, only persistent cough. Please provide good medicines for this dry cough, which is very acute." -226526,Is frequent masturbation harmful?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This semen analysis report shows asthenospermia which mean slow sperm motility,sperm motility is very important in order to fertilize the egg once the sperms are in vagina.in 90% of the cases the cause of low sperm motility is varicocele which is abnormal dilation of testicular veins which causes stasis of blood in the testis raising the temperature of testis which leads to damage of sperms. I would advise you to get his scrotal doppler ultrasound to rule out varicocele and in the meanwhile start him on n-acetylcarnitine and evion for 3 months and repeat semen analysis after 3 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi, my boyfriend have this report on semen analysis. Volume-2.5, color-opaque grey, ph-8, viscocity liquefaction time-30 mins, total sperm count-36, sluggish mitile-10, non motile-75,pus cells 1-2, macrophages 0-2, abnormal form-05.Could somebody please interpret this results.Thanks" -47256,"Refractory groin rash that doesn't respond to antibiotics, always moist and cracks. What is it ?",it is not affecting anybody viral infections are dangerous to infect other family but not bacterials doxitab is best and take 100 mgm bd for 3 week ,"Hi, I was recently in Israel for along period of time, when I developed a rash along the sides of my body, especially under my armpits. The rash was cleared up with an ointment prescribed to me by an Israeli doctor, but came back a few weeks later on my knee and the backs of my legs. I visited my dermatologist , who did a culture on one of the bumps, prescribing me an antibiotic in the meantime. The culture just came back positive for staph, which, my doctor says, is treatable with the antibiotic ( doxycycline ) I m on. However, being a hypochondriac, I researched staph a bit and have found myself thoroughly worried. Is there a possibility of infecting my family? Can I contract MRSA from this? Can one cure staph for good? Apologies for the questions, I m just very paranoid and anxious!" -136725,"Severe asthma, bleeding from mouth, sharp pain in lungs, migraine headaches, shortness of breath, fatigue. Is it pneumonia?","Hi, A 7-month old baby boy with recurrent chest infections and possible non-resolving gastroenteritis requires exclusion of an imunodeficiency disorder. I do not know of your family's origin (ie., Caucasian or Asian etc) but this is really of no consequence. Shadow on Chest XRay is usually against asthma and infection-induced asthma is more likely. Sputum or blood culture reports would have been helpful as recurrent bacterial infections would suggest an antibody deficiency. A full blood count (most importantly white cell count) is important and low lymphocyte counts would suggest an immune deficiency disorder. An unresolved infection also requires exclusion. Any child with polyps in the nose has a high likelihod of cystic fibrosis but of course that also needs excluding in your boy (sweat test followed by CFTR genetics). I would strongly suggest asking your doctor to get serum immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM), specific antibody levels (HiB, tetanus, pneumococcal) and lymphocyte subsets (CD4/8/19/56) are the most important initial investigations to exclude an immune deficiency. Please let me know if I can be of any more help. Best Wishes. ","I have a 7month old baby boy, who has had a cough and and continuous, chest infection, he has had antibiotix twice which has not cleared it, he had a chest xray and has a consequential shadow on hes lungs?? Can u tell me if this is a asthma condition or something else? Also he has always had very loose and smelly stools and i have read that this could be signs of cystic fibrious? many thanks." -95233,What causes a lump below the ribs?,"Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM.I studied your query indepth.-I advise you on Cause and treatment- as follows-You are worry-some and anxious, only due to the long-family history of Cancer .-AS thought by you chest Xray is not the answer for diagnosing it.-Ent opinion as advised by your doctor -will find out its cause.And your doctor is right in that advise,because-he has first hand clinical information which I am lacking herewith.Still from the facts given -a-facial neuropathy is -due to the Pleomorphic parotid-adenoma-which could be confirmed by a FNAC Biopsy from a Surgeon.b-About the lump at neck-tendon-above collar bone-I would advise FNAC biopsy and Surgeons clinical-opinion report before commenting on its cause.This would help you to plan a treatment for this query.So dont worry and act fast ASAP.Hope this would help your worry to take proper steps for health.Wishing you fast recovery.Wellcome again if you have any more query in this regard.Have a Good Day. ","36 y/o smoker. Have had facial neuropathy for over 6 months on right side. head MRI/EEG in January were both normal. Have small movable lump on back right side of neck, and another in the front along the muscle just above collarbone. Getting a lot of burning sensations. Blood work in OCT was all normal, chest x-ray few weeks ago was negative. Still have burning, and now feel like have little knot right at the bottom of the tendon in the fron of my neck under my collarbone. My doc says the lumps seems normal, and have ENT appt this week. I'm really scared this is something awful. long history of cancer in family. I'm thinking the chest xray is a positive sign that this may be something benign??? Do you think tendon thing may be a tear/cyst?" -72900,What are the side effects of Letoval?,"hi yes there is oligozoospermia but need to get some investigation to look for the cause and in some cases medication can definitely help to improve the count and avoid IVF or ICSI Dr. Prerna Gupta MBBS (AIIMS), MD (AIIMS), (Gold Medalist)DNB, MNAMS, MRCOG (UK)Commonwealth Fellow in Reproductive Medicine (BCRM, UK)consultant Moolchand prernagadodia@gmail.com ","Married for last 4 years. Trying to conceive baby. The semen analysis are as under---- (total vol. 4ml, color transparent, viscosity normal, PH 7.4, Agglutination nil, sperm count 5million/ml, total count 20million, motility after liquificatio 50%, Grade 0 50%, Grade 1 10%, Geade 2 20%, Grade 3 10%, grade 4 10%, Morphology normal 60% abnormal 40%, WBC 5-6/hpf, RBC nil, Epithelial cells 1-2/hpf, fructose presence, Impression Severeoligozoospermia, Culture shows No Growth after 48 hrs of incubation). Doctors suggests to go through INTRA CYTOPLASMIC SEMEN INJECTION i.e ICSI. please advice accordingly" -224301,How to improve penile size?,"Hi, You are having excess masturbation habit. You can restrict masturbation frequency two to three times a day to prevent fatigue and groin discomfort like side effects. I suggest you practice yoga and meditation. You can make short term and long term goals in life and try to fulfill it. Don't stay alone in a room for a prolonged duration and meet with friends and relatives. Try to restrict porn watch as well. You can consult psychiatrist for counseling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","i am 15 now.....i have the habbit of masturbating..but now i think it has gained control over my mind and body.. i usually masturbate 5to 6 times a day, which i myself consider as an unhealthy habbit.....but i cant help it...i have become an addict..(I THINK SO).please take up the issue seriously and provide me with apt solutins." -12115,What causes running nose with streaks of blood and post-nasal drip?,Hello. What you are explaining is consistent with chronic allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis. I wanted to know if you have ever tried a nasal spray and if yes for how long? Which one and did it help? Do you have pets? Did you have patch testing ever? ,"Hello doctor, I have since I can remember, a runny nose, especially in the morning. Not uncommonly there are streaks of blood. Quite often also post-nasal drip. At times, I have itchy runny eyes. My doctor has prescribed an ointment Otocomb which sometimes help. In the past few months, I have noticed a sore in my inside of the left nostril. It feels like it runs neatly along the rise or cartilage. It sometimes forms a scab that I pick at. I am worried that it is not improving." -102251,What causes right-sided chest pain while having pneumonia?,Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You need to take care of your self and your diet for better health however the pain does not looks to be associated with your diet. This is more likely to be a muscular pain which I hope will go away in few days .also do some massage. However in would like you get an X-ray done to rule out any chest problem which is less likely but still possible. Once that is normal I think u can be more assured. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Im 18 years old, I weight 318 pounds im 5.9, and Im not really alergic to anything and except from being over my normal weight of 220, Im quite healthy. I Have never had any type of chest pains, this just came out of no where after sex. After I had sex i had went to the washroom to urinate and as soon as I sat down I began to feel a slight jabbing feeling in my left chest area, this pain continued although it was not severe because it only hurt when I took a breath. I tried everything to make it go away, it was uncomfortable. Ive never had this happen to me, recently Ive lost a bit of weight and I think its due to the way I have been eating. Im usually so busy during the day with meetings and such, I only usually have time to consume a minimum of 1500 calories a day but its usually all at one serving. Could i have any case of malnutrition or lack of potassium in my muslces which is causing the pain? I dont know whats up Wondering what you think..." -122840,Cause of upper abdominal pain after eating and when lying down?,"Hi.7 years old child and has pain in abdomen for 2 weeks- The probable diagnosis is a lymph node mass / worms/ enteritis / typhoid to name a few. Since ultrasonography is normal , I suppose there are no lymph nodes.Other probable reason are worms- give a dose of dewormin.I hope she has reveived a course of an antibiotic and metronidazole.Go for stool test for three consecutive days - gives a great information sometimes.You can gice he meftal spas- for 5 days. But again to tress the importance of a proper diagnosis.If necessary you can go for another opinion or see a Pediatric Surgeon . ","hi , my 7yr daughter was complaning abdomine pain from last 2 week .doctor suggested her drotin srp for pain but its not worked then i started meftal srp. is it safe for her and how long i can give it to her.her ultrasound reports are normal. pls.tell what are the other possiblites of this pain. ." -106019,Does high levels of fluid volume cause TB?,you need to take your son to a pediatrics for a proper check up. he probably has chest infection which needs proper medication and vomiting in such young children is not a good sign. ,"By baby is 17months old (10kilos) and has a very bad cough, he has been having a cough syrup for the last 5 days, but has shown no improvement. He vomits out his milk (coughing). And for the last 2 days he has had very bad breath (like stool). We bursh his teeth everyday. How can I help him?" -45330,What is the brown patch on my daughters leg?,"Hi.As per your case history you are having viral exanthem ( skin rashes that occur along with viral fever) My treatment advice is -1. Don't worry. It is a self-limiting condition.2. Drink plenty of fluids. Have food rich in vitamin C.3. Take a vitamin C 500mg tablet daily once. Continue antibiotic as prescribed for 7 days.4. Take an antihistamine like levocetrizine twice daily and apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion twice daily.Recovery is usually seen in 7-10 days.Thanks.Dr.Harshit BhachechMBBS,DDVL. ","Hi, I had a fever for a couple of days, them developed a purple pin prick rash on day 3 on all 10 of my fingers. This was accompanied by heat sensitivity and stabing pain. The rest of my body is rather itchy with the odd red risen rash. My feet have went the same as my hands on day 4. Now on day 6 with little improvement. Doc said he had no idea and prescribed an antibiotic. Generally feel tired and uncomfortable... Any idea what its causing this?" -162578,What treatment is suggested for complete tear of the radical collateral ligament?,"HiTake nexito tab daily and rabeprazole 20 mg empty stomach in morning.Avoid fatty and spicy mealsConsult a physician for checking of thyroid,diabetes rule out..sometimes bulimia is due to thyroid and diabetic,depression issues...often worms are also a cause.Stool test for worms may be done and broad spectrum zentel tab one tab daily for 3 days only if stool is positive for worms ",Hi I ve been a suffer of bulimia for a couple of years now and been doing really well until I had a bad week about two weeks ago since then I ve been experiencing a burning pain between my shoulder blades and sometimes moves to my lower back. I would appreciate any help. -48292,How can one cure shortness of breath and dizziness after a pacemaker placement?,"Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that this suffocated or shortness of breath can be due to anxiety or underlying serious conditions and better to get it checked.It’s recommended for you to get and Chest X-Ray , ecg and echocardiography dine and consult a physician personally for proper treatment.Hopefully this information will guide you properly.Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap ","I get this funny sensation that my heart goes up into my throat . It almost takes my breath away for a very, very brief moment. It is a very mild sensation. It occurs at rest. I thought maybe it was palpitations but when I check my heart rate, which I can palpate readily in my throat, it feels like a normal rate and rhythm, except for maybe when I take a deep breath. This feeling used to be very rare and I seemed to notice it when laying down, but it has become more frequent and I notice it sitting up as well. I am under a lot of stress right now as well." -116456,Do the medicine for asthma has any side effects?,"Hi, Yes. Gabapentin can cause changes in mood and may trigger depressive episodes, as well as compulsive thoughts. Withdrawal can also trigger mood episodes and other mental health problems, including anxiety and suicidal ideation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician ",I ve stopped alcohol 5 weeks ago. A Dr. put me on neurontin. Currently I m on 100 mg 3xday. I feel very tired all the time and depressed. I m already on 20 mg daily of Lexapro. Is it likely that the neurontin is increasing my depression and tiredness? -14408,How can fear be managed in a patient with depression and anxiety?,"Hi. We are happy to help. From what you have described of your problem, it seems anxiety is a greater problem for you. It is good that you have improved only on psychological therapy but then whatever has been taught in psychological therapy, you need to continuously practice it at home. Please look up Jacobson's progressive muscular relaxation and practice it 3 to 4 times a day. This exercise will significantly help you gain some control over the somatic symptoms of your anxiety. As far as medicines are concerned, Valium is a medicine which will relieve anxiety to some extent but will make you feel sleepy. If you have been experiencing anxiety episodes every single day or at least 3 to 4 times a week, I would advise you to take Paxil 12.5 mg in the morning and gradually consult a psychiatrist to alter the dosages. But if you have been experiencing anxiety only in specific social situations and require medication only to suppress the anxiety for the time being without feeling sleepy, I would advise you to take tablet Etizola SOS. ","Hello doctor,First of all, thanks for this site and that you help people. Last year I had depression with anxiety episodes (diagnosed by the psychiatrist). I did not get any pills. I get well with some kind of psychological therapy. But this year I had several panic attack episodes and neurologist prescribed me Valium to get sublingual during the attack. Now I have some kind of fears, I am afraid when my heartbreaking arises, I am afraid of eating different foods (fear of intoxication), I am afraid of staying alone, etc. Too many fears in my life. I cannot live like this. Can you give me any advice, please?" -174828,How long does it take to recover from a stage III concussion?,"Hi , common causes for morning dizziness are - Inadequate blood oxygen levels Low or high blood glucose levels Low blood pressure or other circulatory disturbances Inner ear disturbancesSingle episode is not a matter of concern but repeated episodes are matter of concern specially when it is severe enough to cause in coordination and balance problem.I would advise you to check blood sugar and BP in morning and ENT checkup .Thanks ","I notice that every morning I am feeling lightheaded....want to go back to bed...but as soon as I have a bowel movement, I am fine. Sometime the BMW doesn t happen til late in the day....like today , for instance. What is going on? I understand that a neurologist is then doc who can help me. What canj he do to help me? What would be the diagnosis?" -19380,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -237337,Why am I stressed and worried?,HiI had gone through your query.I appreciate your positive outlook.1st diagnosis in my mind is late lite depression which is common in old age.2nd possibility of dementia with depression.Memory loss or forgetfulness in old age may indicate dementia.3rd is MCI means minimal cognitive impairment.Chronic medical illness may lead to memory impairment.So detail psychological and neurological examination are necessary.MMSE means mini mental status examination will give more idea about memory and cognitive impairment.Treatment is possible after proper diagnosis.So consult and get further help.Thank you.Still if you have query then feel free to ask me directly on http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vishal-garala/68046 ,"I am a clinical social worker proving counseling services to a 78 year white female. She had open heart surgery 19 weeks ago. she presents with memory loss and depression. She has a hx of depression including a bout of depression after her second husband died about 20 years ago. I have only seen her for one session, thus far. My question is: What might her tentative or provisional psychiatric diagnois (DSM V) be? Tim Beauparlant, MSW, LCSW, cell: 0000-1233" -78847,What are the symptoms of kidney damage?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Urine is an excretory product and contains all types of toxins and bacteria. Even ones own urine is not recommended for consumption. Coming to the point of contention, it is unlikely that you will get kidney stones from drinking your wifes urine.There are many other reasons which might be harmful if you continue to drink your wifes urine. The bacteria might proliferate in your system and cause chemical breakdown and increase the incidence of urinary tract infection. Therefore there might exist a relationship between urine consumption and increased risk of kidney stones. Please do not worry. ","I have to ask this question and I don t mean this to be like a pervert. I have a slight pee fetish and I like drinking my wifes urine. I know this is crude. I ask this because I have suffered kidney stones and have a high oxadate level, is this activity bad for me with this condition" -1678,I have painful swollen lymph nodes in groin. Please help?,"Hello. First of all, please do not freak out. If we have adequate information, it would be easy to figure out the cause for such groin node enlargement. It would have been a little more informative if you could mention the size of the node that you could feel, whether on single or both sides? Whether it is a single node or multiple? If multiple, whether they could be felt discreetly or they are stuck together? Also, if you had any history of fever recently? That could have given some idea about the nature of these groin nodal swelling. The most common causes for the enlargement of the groin nodes is any infection or inflammation in the sites they drain the lymph fluid, which includes the genital area (including the lower third of vagina) and legs. So, I would like to know if there is any genital infection or ulcers, or any infection or wound in your legs. Many times, in sexually active individuals, it could represent a presentation of sexually transmitted infections like chancroids, syphilis, or sometimes in herpes too. Please get back to me with details so that appropriate cause can be identified and treated appropriately. ","Hello doctor, My lymph nodes in the groin region became swollen last night and I am irritated. Please help." -15787,Stomach pain and headache after four days of loose motion. Please help.,"Hello. I understand the situation you are facing. Stomach pain and headache could be related to the infection. Continue giving Cyclopam (Dicyclomine) for stomach ache and Paracetamol for a headache. Also give lots of liquid for proper hydration. If not getting relief with these measures, consult your doctor for reevaluation and further management. ","Hello doctor, My son is having loose motion since last four days. Our doctor gave Rantac, Nutrolin B, and Cyclopam. Till three days his stool was watery but today we observed blood in that and is experiencing acute pain while having loose motion. After that, our doctor suggested giving a half tablet of Lopro and 6 ml Oxaflo 100. After giving this, his loose motion has stopped. But, he is complaining about stomach pain and headache. Please suggest." -191406,Symptoms of cancer,"Dont keep concentrating on it. you are growing now and having a lot of hormone changes. And due to this, there might be changes ocuring in th ebrest. If it is not painful and no discharge coming out of your nipple, leave it alone. It will subside. If you are still not convinced, then go for an examination and the doctor will tell you what it is and discuss what can be done. ","i'm a 14 year old boy and i think i have breast cancer there is a lump under my right nipple and i don't know if its cancer. its the only thing wrong with my body and right now i need an answer. if it is, tell me, if it isnt, reassure me. i'm 14 years old and i eat well and excersize regularly and there has been no history of cancer in my family. i'm just really worried because its been there for a few weeks now and it hasnt gone away. i dont know what it is." -117684,Suggest treatment for internal itching in the abdomen,"Hi Madam.Thanks for your query.Read and understood your history.Female / 70 - gets acidic stomach - wherein it increases when the stomach is empty for an hour.Continue Omeprazole and add:Liquid antacid 3 tsf at 3 hourly .Small frequent meals .Soft bland diet. If the medical management fails , undergo upper GI endoscopy for proper diagnosis and treatment. ",Please tell me all the alternatives to cure my acidic stomach. I always have stomach pain when it is empty for an hour or so. Recently I got prescription drug Omeprazole DR 20 MG taking one a day. But It worked only first few days and not any more. Thank you in advance. Rose (I am 70 years old) -36927,"Trying to concieve, Having small fibroid. Chances of pregnancy?","Hello The fibroid is nothing to worry about as it is very small. It should not stop you from getting pregnant, or interfere in your pregnancy, once you are pregnant, in any way. It has been only four months, give yourself some time and you should get pregnant. I can not advice you anything about the medication. You will need to see a homeopath regarding that. Do not take any medication without consulting a doctor. Regards. ","Hi, I try to conceive - 4 mounths now -. I am 37 years old, 63 kg, 1.75 cm, regular 27 days cycles. litte fibroid 1.4 mm. My husband is almots 43 y.o. I m worried about the time it could take. I m loking for a homeopath treat., I heard about ovarinium 7ch at, folliculinium 7ch and progesteronum 7ch. Need an advise. Thank you." -215106,Will the veneer be the same color as my regular teeth?,"Hello,Taking Benadryl, an antihistamine, will help control inflammation and reduce swelling. A topical variety can be applied directly to the lips. Try to figure out what triggered this reaction. Possiilities include an allergic reation to food or liquids, a reaction to a new dental or cosmetic product, medications and exposure to chemicals, plants or a bug bite. Remove any irritants and stop using any new products. Think of dietary changes that may contribute. Stay well hydrated.Any severe change in your condition especially with an increase in swelling will require the care of a professional. Check your teeth for any signs of infection. Is there swelling close to a particular tooth? Pain, hot or pressure sensitivity? Ths may indicate an active infection and will require an antibiotic. See your dentist for a diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Keep taking anti-inflammatory medication. Tylenol and Motrin are additional medications to help limit the discomfort from inflammation. Some viral, bacterial or fungal infections may cause changes in your tissue that can be accompanied with swelling. Your dentist would prescribe medications for the particular diagnosed tissue condition if necessary.Thank you for your inquiry. I am available to assist you further if you have any additional questions or details to share. ","My upper lip is mildly swollen, and tingles a bit. What might be the cause and what can I do to alleviate the problem? I do not have health insurance and therefore cannot see a Doctor without tremendous trouble. Are there over the counter rememedies I can try or must I make an appointment? Please help. Thank you." -22362,I have nearsightedness but why everything close to me is blurry now?,"Hello. You are a myopic patient (farsightedness). Due to your vision problem, your eye is under strain which leads to spasm of a muscle inside your eyes which causes a problem in reading. You can go to the nearest ophthalmologist and get your dilated examination for the power of your eyes. Do not worry. This happens in farsightedness. For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ","Hello doctor,I am 18 years old and I have been nearsighted since I was 12 and all weekend my eyes have been hurting and making me dizzy and giving me a bad headache. When I woke up this morning and looked at my clock across the room I could read it but everything close to me was blurry. It was like that for the whole day and it seems that I am farsighted now." -168764,What causes neck stiffness along with migraine and earache?,"DEAR DIANE, I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERNS, BUT MY QUESTION IS HAVE MET with any INJURY?? ANY HABITS OF LONG TIME WALKING? SEE AS YOU SAID THAT INDICATES inflammatory PROCESS IS STILL GOING ON. YOU NEED TO GIVE COMPLETE REST FOR ATLEAST A WEEK. YOU CAN APPLY ICE FOR INSTANT PAIN AND SWELLING RELIEF. GO FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT AFTER THAT AND TAKE ULTRASONIC THERAPY. I HOPE THIS WILL HELP MUCH. ","I noticed my atrying on shoesnkles looked wider than thdoctoreir supposed to be. I had a difficult time trying on shoes. This morning the ankles were pink and left an impression. This has never happened before. I will be calling my doctor. Can you suggest anything? Thank you, Diane" -229434,Suggest treatment for enlarged prostate,HelloThanks for query.Dark coloured urine at the age of 68 years could be due to one of the following three possibilities and needs to be investigated 1) Enlarged Prostate 2) Mass in the bladder or kidney 3) Stone in the kidney .Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Serum PSA.4) Endoscopic examination of bladder (Cystoscopy)Further treatment or any more investigations required will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.Dr.Patil. ,"I am a 68 year old male and very active. I have started urinating dark blood, almost black. I know I don't drink alot of fluids and have had one case of kidney stones last summer. I don't have pain in my kidneys as of this typing, such as the pain of a kidney stone. Thank you in advance" -231172,Suggest remedy for swelling in nipple,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Yes, you are right. Worm infestation and haemorroids/sentinel pile can cause itching over there. But it may also be due to proctitis(Infection of rectum/anal canal), so please visit a doctor for examination and further management. All the best. ",hi i have been getting ichiness around my anus for a week or 2 which i thought may be caused by possible internal hemmeroid s or worse worm s. I have since checked in the mirror and it seem s to be itchy and red ish also there was a little bit of a light yellow substance around the anus opening aswell do you have any thought s on what this may be ? -198626,Can Ucerax syrup be used in 10 month old child with eczema?,Hi... I do not this is an organic problem concerning the pain in the tummy. But to be sure you can give a course of de-worming with 2 doses of Albendazole 10 days apart 400mg per dose. But this will not explain the fear of sleeping alone and getting up so many times at night. i suggest you get in consultation with a pediatric psychologist regarding this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,11 year old can t sleep and only complaint about stomach pain at bed time. He has always slept in his own room since born and all of the sudden he is terrified of sleeping alone. He is now sharing a room with his 5 yr old brother who he cannot seem to get along with and cried every night when bed time is near. I no longer know weather to believe there is a pain problem or can it be more phsycological ? I do not sleep at night anymore as we wakes up atleast 7-10 times a night? Please help guide me in the right dirrection? I have no insurance at this time so Dr. can get a little expensive but money is not a question if I only knew where to start? -123159,Have stomach pain after naproxen for muscle pain,Hi. One of the common cause can be due to adhesions. A simple x-ray of abdomen in standing position would have diagnosed as it shows the gas-fluid levels. Go for this during pain. If this is negative other options can be considered. ,i m suffering from lower abdomen sevior pain last night . and hestyroctomy from last 2 year.i hav done sonography..no stone found in my stomach. is dat adhesion. my gyne dr. and sonography dr. told me this pain is due to adhesion. Is that ryt.?plz give me suggestion and help me. -145612,Why are the red blood cells unstable?,"Dear Don, There is no much literature on increased fibrinogen with low testosterone level, which leads to increased risk of thrombosis. I have not seen any such case so far. Bolouke is not recommended in any of the guidelines so far. There is a study stating that when supranormal doses of testosterone was given to normal subjects, there was reduction in fibrinogen levels by about 20% over 52 weeks. Hope testosterone therapy will do the trick for you. Also please note that fibrinogen is a acute phase reactant and its levels can be elevated in constions such as Tissue damage/trauma, Infection, Cancer, Acute coronary syndrome, Stroke, and Inflammatory conditions. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. With regards, Dr. Girish Kamat ","hi there, I have extremely thick blood due to excess fibrin, I have had an ISAC panel done at Esoterix to confirm, now we have very low testosterone even though I am taking 20 mg of sublingual DHEA and testosterone with Chrysin, my first two ISAC panel blood tests clotted with an anti coagulant in them, Dr. David Berg Pathologist had never seen this before, they put me on a product called Bolouke for the fibrin, then I had further testing at Igenex looking for Lymes and and other Pathogens and nothing showed up. Also my AST is elevated. I know this condition is not Hereditary, ruled out at Isoterix. I think that maybe the extremely low Testosterone is causing the blood problem, could you please advise, thanks Don." -156914,How can painful sprain in both the ankles be treated?,"Hello, As a first line management, you can try analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",For the past 3 weeks I ve been struggling with a rib head on my left side continually popping out. There hasn t been any particular event that has caused this to my recollection. I ve been seeing a chiropractor twice a week for this issue but have not had any lasting results. Is there anything else I can try? What are your thoughts on this issue? -51527,Could high blood pressure be a matter of concern?,"Hello,Your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety. I would exclude any cardiac disorders related to this symptomatology. Anyway, if the problem persists, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests: • A resting ECG• A chest x-ray study• Complete blood count• PCR, ESR• Thyroid hormone levels• Blood electrolytes An ambulatory 24 to 48 hours ECG monitoring would help examine your heart rhythm for a prolonged time and exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia. If these tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your complaints.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ilir Sharka ","I have a weird sort of warm feeling in my heart, and it is beating pretty rapidly, but more so just very hard. I have recently used the herbal bath salt ""Tranquility"". Is this something I should worry about or will it pass once the drug is out of my system?" -5579,My pregnant wife gets bleeding and there are hyperechoic areas in scan. What does that mean?,"Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Thanks for sharing this information with us. You are right that hypoechoic area on the scan corresponds to the bleed but as far as this bleed is concerned there is no way to stop it and in my opinion as your wife has already progressed to 15 weeks the chances of miscarriage are reduced a lot rather there are chances of having pre term labor in the later half of pregnancy. So for that her gynecologist should keep an eye on her, and you have mentioned that she was having pre-eclampsia in last pregnancy then in my opinion she must have been started on Aspirin 75 mg in this pregnancy to reduce the chances of developing pre-eclampsia and also reduces formation of clots elsewhere in the vascular system which is definitely helpful for now. I might say that your wife can discuss having tablet Duphaston (Dydrogesterone) and Aspirin with her doctor and they can come up with the best advice for her health. Pelvic rest is the only thing that can be done for now as she is in her early pregnancy. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, My wife is 15 weeks pregnant and went to the ER with bleeding on Monday. They did an ultrasound, bloodwork, etc., she followed up with her OB the next day. The OB really did not seem concerned, and she put her on pelvic rest and scheduled a follow up for two and a half weeks out. She continued to bleed (mostly brownish blood), sometimes heavier and sometimes almost nothing she said. She measured right on schedule and the heart rate was good. I am not sure if the radiology report is saying that there are one or two hypoechoic areas. Can you determine? Also, she said that she passed a couple of clots, but the blood has been brown blood for the most part. What I want to know is, is this a subchorionic hemorrhage? Also, based on the details, how much more at risk for miscarriage or pre-term delivery does this put us? The OB said that this does not put her at any higher risk for miscarriage, but from what I am seeing online, I believe that. She had her previous delivery without any bleeding issues, but she did have pre-eclampsia and Hellp syndrome on 39 weeks when she was induced. Here is what the radiology report says: The amniotic fluid volume is within normal limits on inspection. The placenta is posterior, fundal, and grade 0. No placenta previa. No low-lying placenta. No placental abruption is seen. Hypoechoic area is adjacent to the gestational sac in the cervical region. The cervix measures 2.9 cm in length. The hypoechoic area within the cervix measuring 2.9 x 1.1 x 0.7. The maternal right and left adnexa were not evaluated. Impression: 1. Single live intrauterine gestation as noted above. No suspicious findings. 2. Hypoechoic area adjacent to the gestational sac in the cervical region is compatible with a bleed. Hypoechoic area within the cervix measuring 2.9 x 1.1 x 0.7 is compatible with blood products. Recommended attention to these findings on follow up ultrasound." -108435,What causes pepperish pain in the center of chest?,Hi thanks for asking question.If you have common cold with sore throat like repeated viral infection then it can lead such pain as constitutional symptoms.Treat it symptomatically.If fever also present with cough and CBC show high WBC count then rule out pneumonitis like condition by chest x ray.Antibiotic needed for it.You could have simple musculoskeletal pain by muscular strain or improper sleep posture or heavy weight lift or heavy exercise.Simple analgesic with hot compress useful.For rulling out cardiac problems perform ECG.If no cardiac or respiratory cause identifiable then costochondritis could be the cause.Rest and analgesic given for it.Wish you good health. ,"I get random sharp pains in my chest, over my heart, that last for about 2-3 minutes, it hurts to breathe during this time, and they get sharper during breaths. This is the 5th time this month as of today, May 8th. what is this? i am 14 years old, and a female" -12246,Is there any treatment available for Sandhoff disease?,"Hello. I have read your concern. Your son will develop a seizure and you need anticonvulsants for it. This can range from Valproic acid to Levetiracetam to control it. It usually is controlled with medications alone. However, I am sorry to tell that the Sandhoff disease is progressive and you cannot halt it from progressing but you can control the symptoms of seizures. Keep him healthy of infection because most common complication of this disease is a respiratory infection that leads to their problem. ","Hello doctor, My son is suffering from Sandhoff disease. Please give a solution." -28773,2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. ","Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you." -159271,What causes tingling sensation in the arms and legs?,"Hello, as per your symptoms it seems to ligament injury at knee. Sholder might be twisted and turned so please use a hot water bag for 10-15mins 3 times a day and do slow movements of shoulder joint. Do not lift weights. Please see authorized personnel for furthe management. ","left knee pain if bend it completely or move quickly to twist then also left shoulder joint pain - can t extend arm fully unless do it slowly. no recollection of a specific incident. had this for about 2 weeks. Wondering if symtoms related to lisinopril w/ HTZ, vitamin D3, super B complex, or Magnesium vitamin and occasional Potassium combo I m taking??" -245102,Penis going soft before during 5minutes of sex,"Excessive crying/being in tears constantly at each and everything MAY be a sign that you are constantly sad, a cardinal feature of Depression. There should be other features which must be assessed to say it is depression. I guess that there are certainly dynamics in the relationship (guessing from the words ""he leaves to home"" and ""I leave for home"") which are ongoing and are causing stress to you. These are what we call as ""psychosocial perpetuating factors"" So, if your social/functional/occupational life is being disturbed by this excessive crying or it is causing distress to either you or your family.............then you need to seek help. My advice is to try and solve this social problem of relationship, either by yourself or with help from trusted confidants. If that can not be done, then the only option left is to have a psychiatric consult so that you can be helped by either talking therapies/medicines. Good Luck ","How can I control the excessive crying issue ? I ve been in a relationship for just about 2 years, everything has been fine till the last few months where I have been crying an awful lot. I cry whenever he leaves to go home and when I have to leave to go home. I cry and near about anything. Is it possible to control, if so how ? Really need help on how to stop this... :(" -204547,Suggest medication to lose weight,"Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.Your history suggests it may be allergic rash.There is no urgency for rushing to ER.You may try chloropheniramine syrup 2.5 ml 2-3 times daily they usually vanish .If not, you may take your baby to the doctor.Hope this answer serves your purpose .Please feel free to ask further queries if any.Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam. ","My grandson is 6 months, and last night his father called to tell me he has red bumps on his body. They are not itching him or anything, and his Dr's office is closed. Was wondeing if I should take him to the ER or wait until tomorrow and take him to the Dr's office." -255631,Chances of pregnancy after absence of periods after taking Unwanted 72?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that it is advisable to see the device position and look for any infection part, because chances of this is likely, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day. ",hi back in Febuary i had my son and then in june i got the mirena coil inserted and have been bleeding all the way through but i havent had a period in 6 weeks and i have been getting dizzy spells and feeling flutters in my lower abdomen as i have had children i know what the flutters feel like. it might be all in my head but im defiantly feeling the flutters could you help me please? -111415,What are the symptoms of bronchitis?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms like nausea, gaseous feeling, burping, chest heaviness etc. So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Start proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. KKeep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. 7. Avoid alcohol and smoking if you have such habits. 8. Loose weight, if you are obese. Don't worry, you will be alright. ","Hi. I feel hungry but I am not able to eat much. I feel nauseating all the time, have heavy chest and so unable to breathe easily. Am forced to take burps as it releases little pressure as I feel. I don't know what to do. Feeling miserable and uneasy." -229464,Why is my sons left scrotum large?,HellloThanks for query .In view of your age of 70 years hematospermia (Blood in semen) that you have could be due to Enlarged Prostate or Prostatitis which is common at this age .Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Serum PSA.Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.Till then you can take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .Ensure to drink more water .to keep you urine dilute Dr.Patil. ,"I just had sex and the semen was brown. When I urinated later, a lot of dark urine/blood was apparent. I have sex only once a month. I am 70 years old, still working (driving a vehicle a lot, in and out of the vehicle a lot). My semen is usually a bit dark of late since sex slowed. Thanks" -20520,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -42241,How to get rid of hair fall?,"HIWell come to HCMHair fall is nothing to do with the medicine that you are on, but this could be due to Male-Pattern-Baldness, if you are male person, you have not mentioned your age and gender, because this needs here to advise you in right way, hope this information helps, take care. ","I recently switched to Wal-dryl from Allegra for a month, Wal-dryl contains ""diphenhyramine"" whereas Allegra does not. Since switching from Wal-dryl, I noticed a substantial amount of my hair left in the bath tub after bathing. Also loose hairs can be found inside of my hat, and it appears as if the hair on scalp is thinning quickly. What can I do to restore my healthy head of hair?" -236186,How can severe anxiety be treated?,"hi and thanks for question.schizoaffective disorder diagnosis made when pt have following criteria: psychotic feature 1)delusion 2)Hullicination 3)impaired self care 4)negative fetures like negetivisum,echolalia,posturing,mutism etc. if 2 of this symptoms present for more than 6 month than we diagnose as schizophrenia during the course period of schizophrenia many patient have mood symptoms like either depression or manic episode than we diagnose as schizoaffective disorder. DSM-5 criteria.A. An uninterrupted period of illness during which there is a Major Mood Episode(Major Depressive or Manic) concurrent with Criterion A of Schizophrenia.Note: The Major Depressive Episode must include Criterion A1.B. Depressed mood. Delusions or hallucinations for 2 or more weeks in theabsence of a Major Mood Episode (Depressive or Manic) during the lifetimeduration of the illness.C. Symptoms that meet criteria for a Major Mood Episode are present for themajority of the total duration of the active and residual portions of the illness.D. The disturbance is not attributable to the effects of a substance or anothermedical condition.Specify whether:Bipolar Type: This subtype applies if a Manic Episode is part of the presentation.Major Depressive Episodes may also occur.Depressive Type: This subtype applies if only Major Depressive Episodes are part ofthe presentation.With catatonia: This specifier, which applies to both 295.70 (F25.1) SchizoaffectiveDisorder, with prominent depressive symptoms, and 295.70 (F25.0)Schizoaffective Disorder, with prominent Manic Symptoms, may be used tospecify a current episode with at least three of the following: catalepsy, waxyflexibility, stupor, agitation, mutism, negativism, posturing, mannerisms, ",I was diagnosed schizoaffective disorder for a one time episode I had 6 years ago. I had recently had fallen and took the brunt of it to my forehead and was unconscious for a short amount of time. I refused to go to the Dr due to the fact my system was dirty. I had also dabbled with Spice. This is when I noticed a change in my thinking nd reasoning. I admit I had a problem... BUT I was diagnosed after being admitted thru ER and given all kinds of psychotropic medications. how can I have a true diagnosis when I don t even recall the first three days I was hospitalized? This diagnosis has followed me since then and has caused me so much pain. I have been treated impartial for this episode. -5995,Why a pimple should not be popped?,"Hello. Many individuals with acne or other problems have a habit of popping up the pimples. It is never good to pop a pimple because it can lead to scarring. Patients are always advised to never pop up the pimple, as the risk of infection increases. The natural healing process gets disturbed and results in scarring. If someone pops up the pimple, he/she should wash the area, and apply topical antibiotic like Fusidic acid ointment to protect from infection and scarring. ","Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Why a pimple should not be popped? When to pop a pimple? What to do after popping a pimple? What should I apply to heal the pimple and to avoid acne scars?" -91636,"I have two small gall bladder polyps (4-5 mm), will it create any problem in pregnancy ?","Hi Amit, Welcome to HCM. One of the symptoms of liver disease is lack of appetite. I think you should again consult your doctor, and on examination if he thinks it necessary he will advise ultrasound examination along with other blood and urine tests to arrive at a diagnosis and treat you accordingly. ",I had liver abcess in 2008. Since last 4 day i fill continuously my stomach full. I dont fill appetite. What could be the reason and what should i do? I am teking regular meal as usual but i dont fill huger -120095,What causes right abdominal pain with hyperacidity?,"U should very cautious about this, at the place u said spleen will be there, if it damage by any injury it can cause like u said, but u should rule out wether it confined to skin because of any superficial trauma or any insect bite..hope I am help ful ","yesterday the lower part of my stomach on the left side started hurting , and almost felt like a burning pain . i didnt think much of it . my stomach has been hurting on and off for about 5 days . i am over weight . bit i just noticed a very large bruise there on my lower left side of stomach . it is purple , blue and black .i do not recall bumping into anything . what could this be , should i got to the doctor or wait a day or two to maybe see if it goes away ?" -172287,How does an MBB test determine the origin of pain in the spine?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The 2 symptoms have no obvious relationship. If you are singing in a choral group and standing for long periods of time then, the numbness in the shin could be due to nerve compression at the level of the crural sheath at the hip which could be affecting certain nerves that eventually serve the shin area. Recommend taking breaks to sit while singing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Today I felt dizzy for a few minutes. My right shin felt numb and it was mildly difficult to lift my foot to walk. No longer dizzy and numbness has subsided somewhat tho not completely. Now feel tingling down the back of my left arm. (I thought dizziness had to do with being dehydrated while singing in choral performance). -224965,Suggest treatment for chronic night fall and weakness,"Hello, For low sperm count and low sperm motility L carnithin, certain amino acid and zinc containing tablet prescribed. Maxoza L and hey Forte are two commonly used drug for that. So you can complete the course of that. Additionally you can take multivitamin tablet like Becosule to improve sperm motility. For testicular pain I suggest you investigate with USG of testis for further work up. Meanwhile for testicular pain empirically Brufen can be prescribed. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","hi dear doctor,im karthik.im 29 yrs old.i had infect with mumps 8 yrs back and cured.now i married 11months back.my wife not yet get pregnent.so me went doctor 1mnth back n took checkups.finally found low sperum count-8mill\ml,active motility-10%,normal morphology n fructose level.doctor told dis is mumps induced oligospermia.he priscribed maxoza-l for three mths .still my right side tests paining upon palpation.doctor plz suggest its enough or any other drugs for cure this problem.plz guide write way.. ." -89918,Stabbing pain on right side behind rib cage. Had gall bladder removed. Cause of pain?,"Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Anemia , if hemoglobin level is less than 6 gm /dl ,we call as severe anemia. If hemoglobin is ,still less than this patient may feel dizziness and chances of faintness. Any person ( anemic ) if fainted , his blood pressure will fall ,due to syncope. I wrote , blood pressure will fall and we will call low BP. In your daughter case ,no doubt , she is anemic , but low B P is due to anemia. In my opinion get treatment for anemia ,after consultation with a physician and once, anemia cured , she will not develop low Blood pressure. Hope , this information will help you. GOOD LUCK for your daughter. Dr. HET ","30 year old daughter has started fainting. BP consistently runs low (82/56) was the most recent. Lack energy, Anemia was diagnosed. Hospital decided after many tests that she has syncope, but gave no recommendation to help her. Tests revealed fatty liver enzymes, heart, lungs, breathing were fine. Problem with clotting was indicated. What can be done to raise her bp, keep it stable, and stop the fainting?" -73824,Is prescribed dosage of Susten compulsory for Frozen embryo transfer?,"Hi ,Thanks for writing to HCM . Your size of follicle on day 11 is not that satisfactory. But some ovulate later. I suggest you to continue your follicular study to know whether your follicle grow and rupture or regress. I would suggest you to start with ovulation inducing drugs like clomephine under your doctor guidance . This will help multiple follicles to mature and rupture . Thus increasing chances of pregnancy .Your endometrium growth is good so no treatment for that is needed. You will conceive soon . Be stress free .Stress is main cause of infertility.Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","Hi doctor ,Am usha on my 11th day right ovary follicle is showing as 12*12mm , 9*9mm,7*8mm and left ovary follicle is showing as 8*8mm,8*7mm,7*7mm and endometrium is showing as 11mm .So please check and confirm is there any problem in that my Doc told the egg is not growing properly and please confirm is there any changes to get pregnent withus readings.Awaiting your reply.Thanks inadvance." -240880,What cause anxiety nervousness and irritability?,"Hi,I can understand your concern regarding your mother. The symptoms that you have mentioned are suggestive of somatic delusions/ tactile hallucinations. I would have wanted to know if she is on any steroids as part of treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The symptoms your mother is having can be independent or as a result of steroids. Please consult your physician who prescribed the medications regarding the same. Further a psychiatric consultation will be needed. Brain scanning might be needed to rule out any other underlying disorder. Your mother will respond to anti-psychotic medications like risperidone, quetiapine, etc.Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. ",my mother must be having a sensation like there are nails in her head and she is says that she can pull them out and it feels better but they disappear when she pulls them out. It starting with her scratching. She has rheumatoid arthritis and this started after going on medication for it. -160680,Suggest treatments for bow legs,Dear patient thank you for your question.Here are the differential diagnosis for your condition1) Rheumatoid arthritis: It commonly presents with hand swelling and affects joints. Get a complete blood work done with RA factor and anti CCCp. An associated Carpal tunnel syndrome is quite common 2) Trigger thumb: Fibrosis of the flexor sheath with nodules at the joint. Splitting of the sheath works wonders3) Osteoarthritis: If u notice nodules on the thumb joint then this diagnosis is as good as confirmedYou will need an x-ray in all three conditions.For the pain and swelling I suggest Ibuprofen 800mg twice daily.Please do discuss the above mentioned with your doctor. I hope this helped ,"Hello. I generally feel that my hands are slightly swollen and recently, my left thumb (top joint) won t bend without a lot of pain and it pops when returning to its prior position. The base of the thumb joint is also so but can move it about (I type for my job in an office)." -108316,How to treat fluid in lungs?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should not stop the drug by your own. Since you are above 50 years of age and having hypertension, better to first rule out heart diseases for your chest fullness and tightness. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg and 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry for cardiac diseases. Sometimes, stress and tension can also cause similar sensations. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don't stop your blood pressure medicine by your own. This can be serious. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",Hi...I'm a 59yr old female on norvasc for almost 20 years 5mg to treat a moderate hbp number that use to swing up and down. I've been more stable on the drug but the bone popping and grinding is not consistent with my age and health. I'm in pretty good shape and excercise on and off and a little overweight at 158lbs..5'4''. I also get a chest fullness sensation and that is only relieve when I allow myself to MISS the drug a night or two. I really want to come off this drug now. What do you suggest? -253154,What causes light pink bleeding after testing positive for pregnancy?,"HI, I understand your concern. Termination at 7 months is just like a miniature delivery. So resuming normal ovulatory cycles may take few months. In addition your physical & psychological well being plays essential part in conception. I feel not the fertility specialists, but you can consult a gynecologist for your general check up/ your ovulation study. You should ascertain all the factors to be normal/ have a perfect health with good Hb% & no illness ( both of you )-- have medication for getting good ovulating cycles ( if needed).. & the plan for a baby. Please don't be scared,normal conception & child birth follows & the syndrome need not repeat( it can occur 1 in 3000 pregnancies ) Thanks. ",we had a medical termination of pregnancy carried out about 1 year ago in the 7th month of pregnancy due to dandy walker variant present in the baby. We have since then tried for a baby with no results (trying for 7 months). Do we need to see a infertility specialist? -219865,Hole on each side of the tooth that looks rotten. What can be done?,"hi..welcome to HCM forum..please dont use listerine mouth wash... i would suggest you to not to use any kind of mouth wash...bad breath can be due to oral, ENT or medical problems... visit your dentist for complete oral examination... sometime, grossly carious tooth is the source of foul smell...brushing twice daily with pea sized tooth paste is enough... make sure to brush her teeth AFTER MEALS instead of before meals... make her rinse after every meal... also try to clean her tongue gently by using clean cotton cloth wrapped on your finger... tongue cleaners are advisable at this age...if still persists, consult general physician to rule out any metabolic disease... also consult ENT specialist also...hope it will help you..take care... ","My 2.5 year old has the worst smelling metallic odor to her breath. I brush her teeth 4 times a day, I switched her toothpaste, I tried listerine , nothing seems to get rid of it. It is the worst when she has just woken up from sleeps or naps. Do I need to be concerned about this? Is that smell a sign of diabetes? High Metal toxicity or something?" -127840,How to treat a dog bite?,"Hello dear,I can understand your concern regarding your mother .I will say you have patience ,it usually takes much more time to heal in elderely patients.Since your mother is known case of diabetes type 2 ,it will furthermore slows the healing process .As per Anesthesia is concerned ,I think her anaesthetist must knows about her history ,they will manage it well .please rate my answer if you found it helpful .Best wishes for your mother 's health .RegardsDr.harpreet Kaur ","i just got word of my 85 yr old mother falling and xrays show a broken hip.. i am a ways away, have sisters and brother following her to hospital.. being transferred for surgery.. she is type 2 diabetic. on blood pressure meds.. had a stroke with little effects about 15 yrs ago.. concerned about anesthesia... she stays quite active.. just concerned..." -176118,Suggest treatment for motor neuron disease,"Hello dear Sudden onset loss of consciousness at such young age may be due to seizure, cardiac arrhythmia or sometime conversion reaction. If loss of consciousness is associated with tonic posture, frothing, tongue bite or incontinence then seizure is the possibility. History of palpitations, chest pain, sweating, pallor associated with loss of consciousness may be due to cardiac cause. Loss of consciousness related to standing posture may be due to syncopal attack. And lastly if everything comes out normal then a possibility of conversion reaction has to be kept. Brain imaging, eeg, ecg and 2d echo needs to be done. Hope he recovers early God bless him Dr Neeraj Kumar Neurologist ","My grandson,24, has been passing out and has been taken to the hospital twice. He says he doesn t have any warning before it happens. The last time he was in the hospital they did an EKG that came back kind of iffy . Could his have a problem with his heart that does not show up on an EKG?" -175042,Suggest medication for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy,"xeralto don't cause hallucinations.dementia in this case needs to be typified. in view of age and hallucinations and myoclonic jerks, I eould lie to rule out Dementia with levi body (DLB)consult a neurologist and get him examined.u can start tab rivastigmine for forgetfulness. ","My mom is 89 diagnosed with minor normal dementia then developed a blot clot...given xarelto....couple months later is now hallucinating. No other med changes for may years. Does take small amounts of Ativan for myoclonic tremors but has for 5 years with no issues. Takes Toprol, Lipitor, midodrine and a few others, but again has had all for many years without issues. Your thought please on the xarelto causing the hallucinations. They seemed to start overnight almost." -73956,Does common cold affect IVF process?,"HAIWELCOME TO HCMYou need TO CHECK DAY 2 FSH,LH,PROLACTIN,THYROID ,SERUM FASTING AND POSTPRANDIAL INSULIN . FOLLICULAR STUDY WITH OVULATION INDUCTION will reveal your ovulation status.try 6 cycles of ovulation induction with IUI,IF IT FAILS you need ivf treatment. ","Hi, im married for 2 year and im 28 yrs. i have been daigonised PCOD 5 yrs ago, i was on medication for some time, i was taking metapage for 6 mnths and 3 cycles of daine 35 and took tertab once, but din work, i was 62 kilos, ow i have lost 5 kilos, so will my fertab drug work on me if i take it from 3rd day onwards ?" -163449,Suggest remedy for swelling in right thigh due to fall,please take muscle relaxants for relief..go for surgery if you are still uncomfortable.. hope this answer help you ,I have many lipomas around my low rib cage. My problem is that after sleeping 4 to 5 hours I am having muscle spasms in my back and sides. I also have one located lower in my back near my spine on the left side. I feel like they are in my muscle tissue because after I get up and moving around my pain subsides. I have seen a Dr for these but he said he couldn t feel them. I can feel them and was wondering if you can find them with ultra sound. I work full time and am exhausted by the end of the day from not sleeping well. Looking for a doctor willing to take another look and help relieve my pain. I know they are nothing to worry about but these are painful when they have pressure on them. -33643,Why is a B Torch test done?,"Hi,Torch test means T for toxoplasmosis, R for rubella cytomegalo virus and H for herpesabortions. For the treatment of these active infections, doctor advised this test.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sujata Kute ","hi, iam 39 year male and wife age is 36. I got baby girl in 2001. after such a long period recently my wife got pregnant in Sep2013 and on 20 Dec13 she got miscarriage. My doctor asked me to have a B Torch test. What is the test about and how it is useful. please advise." -84758,What causes pain even after removing gall bladder?,Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.This may be ateroma or fibroma or egzostosis of patella. In every case you should do RTG first and see if this is bone defect or not. Then appropriate treatment can be planned.Wish you good health. Regards ,"Q: About 3 weeks ago, I notied a hard lump that feels like bone (nickle size) lump on my left knee. It is located right below the middle point of my knee cap, on the outside section. There is no pain but is seems to have gotten slighltly larger. Any idea what this could be?" -46408,"Red rashes, patches on back, chest, stomach and thigh. Using cortisone. What is the cause and solution?",Hi malassezia is a fungus which usually causes tinea versicolor.i do not think it fits in this condition.it think u are suffering from hypertrophic eczema.regular moistersing and applicayion of propysalic ointment.use atarax 25 mg at night and antibiotic curesc the condition .avoid regular washing of hands frequently..a pply moisteriser regularly cures it ,"hello. I have a recurring skin problem on my feet. It was first diagnosed as eczema and the treatment that was given was steroid injections on the part that was infected with some tablets and cream. Since it kept recurring after the effects of the injection wore off I went to another skin specialist. He too did the same thing. Then I decided to go to an allergy clinic. So I was allergic to a host of substances but not much improvement even though I took the medication and applied the cream. I then went to a homeopath in India. She diagnosed it (after sending me to a skin specialist for confirmation) as a mix of eczema and psoriasis, which she said is not curable. I was also advised to take an comprehensive blood test to test for allergies. Anyways, I took the medication. I was posted in France soon after and I started getting itchy under my armpit and other places. I saw a skin specialist there and he suggested some cream and medication. After seeing that there was improvement with the cream he did not continue with the medication. He diagnosed it as eczema (no psoriasis). But i still had the condition in my feet and no more cream left. In Indonesia, where I live, I was advised to put a Chinese cream called pi kang shuang which i did. Also to wash my feet with betadine soap and clean with Dettol. Which i did as well. Then i went to India and my sister-in-law suggested that i use Cosvate (clobetasol) and pasitrex together and this combination helped me a lot. Within a month the lesions had disappeared. But i started wearing socks very often to avoid dust mites and dust particles because I was convinced that that was the substance that was causing my allergy. Now i have it on my soles and the heels of my feet. I have been using the cosvate and pasitrex and it has improved a lot. I consulted another allergist and he took other tests and found out that it is a colony of malassezia. He gives me some amniotic liquid which i have to apply once or twice a day, salicylic powder, brm capsules and anti-histamine in case of severe itching. Please advise what exactly is malassezia and what more can i do to get rid of it completely? Thankyou." -131746,What causes lip swelling with puffiness?,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your query and would like to make suggestions to you as follows:1. I usually treat my such patients with levocetirizine, montelukast and levolin.2. I would also suggest you to perform warm saline gargles.3. If you don't have fever, please do not worry about swine flu or any other infection. Infections usually have fever.4. Please try to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health and the best recovery.Thank you & Regards. ","hi, my name is bashka and I have very bad running nose since yesterday it is comming out from my nose like a water sometime I cant get tissue on time so it goes out like a drops. I have bad cough is well very strong chesty cough. And my wright eye is watering is well. I am not sure if I have swine flu.PLEASE ANSWER ME. TA" -16536,Is it possible to cure inguinal hernia without surgery?,"Hello. If the hernia is in first or second degree then there is a treatment. For third degree hernia, surgery is the only treatment option. At the time of pain and swelling you can take the following medicine. Try to avoid things which give excess pressure on abdomen such as coughing, laughing loudly and lifting heavy things. For further information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I am suffering from right inguinal hernia for the past two months. I have consulted a doctor and he asked me to go for surgery. Is it possible to cure inguinal hernia without surgery? Currently I have consulted a homeopathy doctor and I am on medicine given by him." -115402,Can detox pills cause normal vaginal discharge slightly yellow?,"Hello,You have been taking it for quite long so you may need more time for your cycle to be regular and have your fertility back.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician ","hi , i used to take the pill contraception for 5years, i no longer want to take the pill so i stopped first month but i have no period,the pharmacist said to take primolut, will i gain any weight or what are the side efforts?? please advise,as i no longer want to mess up my sysyem with any chemicals" -62177,Can stepping on berries eaten by animals cause rabies?,"Antibiotic resistance occurs slowly and as per your history, you have responded to the medicine well. There are different groups of antibiotics and you have had antibiotics from different groups at different times so the likelyhood of you developing a resistance is less. Monocef is pretty effective against Salmonella infection and having a course twice doesn't necessarily mean you will develop resistance. As far as the weakness is concerned, that lingers up to 6 months after an episode of typhoid. You must have a very nutritious diet and at the same time, it must be easily digestible. Boosting up the immunity is extremely important here to prevent infections. Have a well balanced meal. Protein like pulses , soya bean, green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk must be a part of your diet everyday. You've mentioned you're a pure vegetarian yet if it is possible, try including eggs in your diet. Another thing to be included is fruits, any seasonal fruit should be a part of your daily diet. Have a course of vitamin B complex for a month. To avoid recurrence of the infection, build up your immunity and avoid food and water which has even the remotest chance of being contaminated. Eat freshly cooked meals and ensure appropriate hand hygiene while handling food. And yes, avoid eating anything not prepared at home for at least a year. ","Hi Doctor, I am Salini. 28,F,Single. Since childhood I always used to drink boiled water and never had any waterborne disease. But around 2.5 years back the entire family met with an accident in U.P and I was forced to drink non boiled bottled water. As a result I got typhoid and jaundice within some month's time. I was treated with monocef injections for both the infection and was cured. Now after almost 2 years after the first typhoid infection I got fever and widal was tested positive. I was hospitalised and was treated with monocef 2gm injections. The course of 10 injection got over on yesterday. Unlike last time when I was completely cured after course of antibiotics, I still feel very weak and is having cough and headache even now. The blood culture, LFT,and sonography results are normal as on last Saturday. Medical History As a child I was treated for primary complex but is not aware of much details as I was really young at that time. I think the tablet name was R-Cin. And I also remember that doctors used to give me septran so often (I used to fall sick so frequently..say 3 times a month in childhood). I was treated with Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) couple of times in the last 3 years.(as I often don’t get cured by mild antibiotics).I have been given many antibiotics since childhood and have developed resistance to ones like ciproflaxin gradually. Last year when I got sinus infection I didn’t respond to medicines for long and finally responded to linezolid. I have undergone laproscopic Cholecystectomy due to multiple stones. Though I dont remember the names strong antibiotics where used then also. I am worried right now as I am still feel sick after the completion of monocef injections. I wonder whether I have developed a resistance for the same. I am not sure whether it is common to get headaches and cough even after completion of medicines. Please let me know your comments on the following. 1. Am I getting resistant to antibiotics due to the increased use of the same by doctors? 2. If so, Is there a way to get rid of the resistance. 3. My immunity seems to be very low. Since childhood I get infected very soon. Even if someone in close contact (Dad, Mom or colleagues in office) gets fever I gets infected. What can I do to increase immunity. (I am so allergic to citric fruits. I get throat infection if I take them.) 4. How can I be completed cured from typhoid? How can I make sure that I don’t come back again. 5. I do not take oily/spicy food and is a pure vegetarian. What can I add to food habits so that I can be more healthy?" -101217,What treatment to take for lump in breast?,"HI ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.The lymph node status points to an infective condition of the area drained by the lympnode. Common culprit is the dandruff of scalp hair, lice infestation in scalp hair, or any infection of the skin nearby area. This has nothing to do with your back massage.If I were your doctor, i would treat the lice infestation or the dandruff if present, and also prescribe a short course of antibiotic to control the infection along with an anti inflammatory drug. This should relieve you of your symptoms. If it does not resolve, then I would refer you to a general surgeon for assessment and further management.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","hi, last night, i felt a bony thing (Google refers to it as occipital lymph node) behind my right ear just below my hairline. it is about a pea size. it is bony and it is painful when touched. prior to this, i massage my back with pressure since i am feeling back aches. i also carried a heavy swivel chair from the ground floor to my room located in our second floor. i have dandruff, sneezing, my sinuses are aching and even my right ear is aching. i work online with repetitive keyboard and mouse strokes. what could this be?" -181580,"Spasticity in lower limbs. Suspected cervical cord, bran stem lesion. Explain","Disc is degenerative in between some vertebra,and secondary pressure changes have taken place due to posterior(backward0 protrusion of herniated disc at some levels there upon producing dent on covering (thecal membrane) over spinal cord . The implications may be gradual progressive degeneration of varying degree of neural and para spinal and intervertebral joints due to loss of shock bearing inter vertebral discs (which act as shock absorbers/cushion at undue pressures on vertebrae).This leads to back pain and in long term some mild bending of spine (kyphosis) may occur ",Had a recent MRI of the thoracic spine. I am confused by the result. I have been having constant pain pretty much from my central back to the neck. The results are as follows: Mild degwerative disc narrowing and minimal posterior bony productive change multiple midthoracic levels causing very mild thecal sac flattening.Any assistance you can provide in explaining the inplications would be most appreciated. MS -110790,Suggest treatment for severe abdominal pain and chest pain,"thanks for your questionI completely understand your problemit seems u have a deviated nasal septum. first you should try medical treatment like nasal sprays and leukotriene antagonists along with a course of antibiotics ,if the nasal discharge Is yellow or foul smelling.if the problem is not resolving and symptoms persists you should get a xray of paranasal sinuses which will confirm I there is a abnormality in the sinuses or deviated nasal septum.u should consult a ent surgeon which will guide you. thanks/regardsfeel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health ","Hello! I m Suffering from breathing respiratory problems, are largely blocked each day but can easily sometimes but never feels quite optimal. Has shift nasal obstruction, no polyps or allergies and has tested koritson, mammomex? Nosespray and this is just a temporary solution and does not fix the underlying problem. When I underline with a finger on the bridge of the nose? When I approach the end, it feels like it leans to one side, I also have uneven nostrils At least one end of his nose ... cartilage as I think it is called the one who is leaning in one direction will cause it looks like a drop of water hanging extra on his nose one can also see how the cartilage piece or whatever it is puckers the skin., I ve read a bit here on the internet and it seems most relevant to the problem is crooked nasal septum? do doctor believe that there is or something else, or maybe more than just a crooked wall. to fix this problem is needed septum surgery or rhino?" -107907,Suggest treatment for whooping pneumonia,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can I can understand your concern. Since chest tightness and pain are associated with alcohol drinking, possibility of acute gastritis is more in your case. Alcohol is known to cause hypersecretion of stomach acid. And this can cause acute gastritis. This inturn cause chest tightness, pressure, nausea, burning chest pain etc. So better to quit alcohol as soon as possible.You will surely improve without any treatment if you quit alcohol. You can take antacid (pantoprazole) at present to resolve pain and tightness. But better to quit alcohol. This is must for you. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","When I have a mixed drink, especially one with vodka or any hard liquor, my chest starts feeling tight and I get chest pains. It will go away in about half an hour after I do t drink anymore. It doesn't take much to set it off, just a half a glass. I can have a beer or a glass of wine and no problems. I am 45, 150 lbs, 5'6"" and have never been much of a drinker." -164961,Suggest treatment for pain in bend of knee,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As mentioned you were a hard physical labor and also now having strong shock feeling down your right arm, i feel you need to consult an ortho and get clinical neuromuscular assessment done. By which the cause of injury can be understood. Also your ortho may ask for an MRI of cervical spine to see the soft tissue injury, by which the next rehabilitation plan is prepared.As per me, due to hard physical labor, you may have now called as cervical spine degenerative disc disease, for which the disc is giving pinch on the nerve root/s where you are getting such symptoms,With the combination of medication and physical therapy, symptomatic pain can be relieved and also strengthening of the muscles can be performed. As in 99% of cases in my clinical experience the patients responds well to physical therapy and the normalcy is attained in 3-4 weeks. But in the later stages, you may have to perform exercises regularly at home to make sure the muscles of the neck are strong enough to hold the head.Regards.Jay Indravadan Patel ",Ive had a problem with my neck poping for years. Im only 24 but have done hard physical labor all my life. Recently ive had a strong shock feeling down my right arm and sometimes so bad my arm involuntary moves. Not sure what it is or what kind of doc to go see about it -166329,Suggest remedy for severe hip pain after an accident,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.As per your complain it seems that you have severe muscle inflammation secondary to traumatic injury to forearm and there is also a possibility of bony fracture as you have restricted and painful movement of fingers and unable to close your fist..I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and an x ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..In case of a bony fracture reduction of fracture segments and immobilization using casts or splints can help..In case of soft tissue injury taking anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, cool compresses, applying analgesic ointment and doing physiotherapy by doing gentle movement of fingers can help..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ","Hi,I hit my right forearm around an hour ago, it's really swollen and tender. I've tried to rest it, elevate it and put ice to it for around 20 minutes. I can't move my fingers without pain shooting through my arm or even bend my arm or close my hand to a fist. Did I just hurt the muscle?" -8792,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -73979,What causes infertility?,"hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.hypothyroidism may the cause for infertility but not always.as you are taking eltroxin,you can stop it only when your doctor tells you to stop after doing thyroid profile.so better consult your doctor and if at all everything normal meet an infertility expert.good luck. ","I cannot conceive and im hypothyroidism. I think my specialists cannot nail it down.can u kindly advise on what protocol to follow.its almost 3 years taking eltroxin and later last year my docter stop my treatment as it was overreplaced(really can I stop this treatment?)only last week I was back on 0 ,1mg eltroxin.please advise.my email is YYYY@YYYY . Bobo" -250469,How should vaginal labia growths during a pregnancy be treated?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your query. - IF you have taken the pills regularly & had regular break through bleeding in past . you won't have risk of pregnancy & the symptoms you have are side effect of hormones in the pills. IT would slowly disappear as you get adjusted to the pill. - In case of absent break through bleeding/ irregular consumption of pills.. you have to go for home pregnancy test & exclude/ confirm pregnancy. Pregnancy in such a case needs to be terminated for risk of fetal malformations. Thanks. ","Hi, well I ve been on microgynon for 3 months now...but just these past 2 weeks I´ve been feeling so diferent. My heads been hurting a lot,and so sleepy more than normal, and feel a bit of cramping since last week but the break week isn´t till next week. could I be pregnant?" -78803,How to treat painful peripelvic kidney cyst?,"Hi, welcome to HCM.Looking to ur history, Vyvanase is not advisable. It can raise ur blood pressure.Protein leakage in blood always requires quantification to rule out glomerular disordersApart from kidney stone or infection, excessive Calcium leakage in urine, Ig A Nephropathy or rarely loinpain-hematuria syndrome can present this way.Kindly do basic urine report, urine protein quantification, S. Creatinine and tests to rule out above possibilities.. Check BP.Take safe pain killer.Maintain adequate hydration.I think this would be helpful to u.Please feel free to communicate further.Thanking u. ",Since early October I have been experiencing pain in the area of my left kidney. I started taking 30 mg of Vyvanse in September. At first I thought it was simply back pain and saw a chiropractor and had massages but after several adjustments the pain continued. I went to my doctor and was told I most likely had kidney stones since they found blood in my urine but I have had a history of blood in my urine since I was 6 (I am now 45). The source of that blood was never discovered although I have had repeated tests over the years. After the pain continued my doctor referred me to a urologist and I have had renal and bladder ultrasounds and ct scans all of which showed no evidence of kidney stones. There is also no evidence of infection. Today my doctor did a cystoscopy and my bladder is fine and my prostrate is slightly enlarged. She stated there was no blood in my urine today but larger than normal amounts of protein. She has referred me to a nephrologist. I am wondering if there has been any evidence of Vyvanse causing kidney pain as it began shortly after beginning to take this drug. -148324,Why am I still having pain in my feet after taking Febuoxstat?,"HIWell come to HCMThis may not be flu because this can not long last up to six week, allergic condition may be likely, if I would be your doctor then I would treat this condition with Tab Loratidine three times in day, hope this helps. ",I have had a cough and flu like symptoms for approx 6 weeks. Had blood test and chest xray. xray is clear. I am apparently anaemic and inflammatory markers on bllod test slightly raised. can these flu like symptoms and anaemia cause these blood markers to raise slightly -175634,Suggest remedy for pain in the nerves,"Pain, Numbness and tingling in arm with electric shock like radiating pain strongly favor diagnosis of involvement of nerve roots. MRI Cervical spine with Nerve conduction studies (NCV) and Electromyography (EMG) will be best way to diagnose and localizing your problem. Such problem doesn't seem to be caused by cycling. I Recommend to use ""soft cervical collar"" and Tab Pregabalin 75 mg BD / Tab Gabapentin 100 mg TDS. Get MRI Cervical spine , NCV & EMG both upper limbs and get reviewed with reports. ","Hello, I suffer from left arm pain which I was told might be caused by a pinched nerve or herniated disc C4, C5, C6. Pain started in May with numbness and tingling down my arm. Took an X-ray , don t see much. Planning to do an MRI. I believe this would be the best way to diagnose? Can this be caused by cycling as I was cycling 60 to 80 km a week? Certain positions are soothing contrary to others where I get a shooting pain down the arm, sort of like an electric shock. Moving my head fully forward relieves me of pain. Basically, the worst pain is when I move my head back and sort of tuck in my chin. Any recommendations? Thank you. Lucio" -182833,What is the prognosis for extra pontine myelinolysis with hypothyroidism and can physiotherapy help ?,Hi! This is common post traumatic brain injury and should resolve . ,MRI shows mildly prominent Vichow-Robbins spaces within the basal ganglia. Involved in a MVA and wondering if this would explain the feeling of lack of congnitive ability. -158222,What causes discoloration on the calves and numbness in the legs?,Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The pain and swelling can be related to arthritis or the compressed nerve. Cardiac and renal causes of swelling also need to be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Hello, my brother s feet are swollen and are causing him a lot of pain, he had outpatient procedure done on his back about 4 weeks ago to take the pressure off of a pinched nerve in his lower back that was causing him a lot of pain and was also making his left leg swell and hurt real bad and he could hardly walk, the surgery helped with that but like I said earlier now his feet are swollen and when he lays down he says it hurts his back to bad to elevate his legs and feet. He s been putting and ice pack on them but there still swollen." -62452,"Can upper back pain, headache and thick phlegm be due to flu?","Hello and thank you for your question.Only in severe cases of mold type infection would the heart be affected. However, there are some cases of aspergillus that have been associated with atrial fibrillation.Regards,Dr. Robinson ","My husband and I lived in a mold infested apartment for three years before we had it tested and found out what was causing all of our URI symptoms. The mold wasn't visible. Recently my husband developed atrial fibrillation during a surgey to remove fungus from his sinuses and orbital bone area. I recently had an experience (hospitalized for two days) of supra ventricular tachycardia. Neither of us has ever had any heart or blood pressure problems before. Upon examination both my husband and I were told we have ""healty hearts"". Could this have been from 3 years exposure to toxic molds specifically penicillium and aspergillus." -72240,How to increase chances of conception?,"Hello,no dear nothing to worry as it is safe and will not cause infertility if done by a gynecologist in a proper wayIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain ",I have cerivical eroison on a small spot on my cerivx and the medicine is not working that the doctor keeps putting on my cervix. He said he might have to scrap off that spot. Will having cervical erosion or the scraping cause infertility. I have been trying to get pregnant and I can't. -74872,Unexplained infertility. Residual cyst present in ovaries. Can it cause false positive pregnancy result?,"Hello thanks for your query There are many causes of irregular periods. You should be investigated thoroughly to rule out all of them Exercise, stress, anxiety, fluctuations in weight and age around 40 are chief causes. Polycystic ovaries can cause irregular cycles for which various hormonal assays are necessary for diagnosis. Thyroid disorder, adrenal disorder can cause this. Also, some disease within the uterus or ovaries can also lead to irregular cycles. The medications prescribed to you act empirically, and are not known to cause any side effects. However, you should consult a proper Infertility specialist, to get all investigations done, also your partners semen testing and tests to know if both your tubes are open. As your cycles are irregular, it is extremely difficult to pinpoint the days of ovulation, around which, intercourse leads to maximum chances of pregnancy. Also with irregular periods, it is very likely that you might not be ovulating at all. Please consult an infertility specialist, who would perform follicular monitoring by ultrasound for you, and hence advise best days for trying to conceive, as well as treatment for anovulation. Take care. ","hi, i have irregular periods problem. now trying to conceive. my doctor suggested ovaa sheid ds, apcod, folic acid and ycst tablets. will there be any side effects due to this tablets. my last period is on 28th Dec 2012, please let me know when is the best time to have intercourse to increase pregnancy chances. thanks." -224603,What causes pubic area lumps and penile irritation after intercourse?,"Hi, It can be due to infection. Doing a urine culture and prostate examination can help you. Taking antibiotics and anti-inflammatory can ease away pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","I had a ultra sound done on me a month ago what they found was a thinckening of my right scrotum and spermatic cord, I have bad pain in the spermatic cord/testical area, They did a spermatic cord block on me and that relieved pain for 8 hours, What do you think is wrong" -22047,Why is my 5 months old baby having loose motions with blood?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. If the child is having loose stools for 20 days and still loose stools are persisting, then stool routine microscopy test, stool for reducing sugar and stool for occult blood should be done. If the child is having decreased feeding, decrease urine output or decreased activity, then the child needs to be hospitalized. Review with the report. Take care. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Hello doctor,My son is 5 months old and he is suffering from loose motions. He was on antibiotics (Moxikind) for 7 days last month and from there onwards, he was on Wallamycin to stop the loose motions and Darolac, Sporoges powder sachets but there was no result for 15 days. Again from there, he was taking Normula, Delphonorm and Lactase enzyme drops. Everything was good till seven days back but he had loose motion with blood content in it. Today also he had motions with blood content. Please help me out." -242082,What could cause nighmares?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.The symptoms that you are stating suggest that you could be having a depressive episode. Patients of depression do have symptoms such as the ones that you have described. You will need medications such as fluoxetine or escitalopram or sertraline for the management of depression. If you are averse to taking drugs then there is an option of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your illness.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy ","i am paranoide, that everyone is talking about me, i see glowing sometimes and feel strange, my thoughts are blured and racing, i suffer terrible night traumers due to life traumers, i have many thoughts of why am i on this planet, i have withdrawn every type of social communication." -220067,Done partial root canal. Taken antibiotics. Tongue pain. Unable to sleep. Help,"Hello there,I would like to tell you that the brown spots o your hand has no relation with the dental procedure. The spots o your skin can be because of various reasons like allergy, hypersensitivity reactions, or any type of infection. For these spots i would suggest you to take a dermatological opinion.Take care! ","Hi, my name is Marissa. I woke up one morning, after a dental procedure and noticed brown freckle like spots on my arm. I also have a brown spot on the top of my hand from the knuckles to my wrist and it is expanding. I have had these for at least two weeks. Also, the brown spots I have are no bother to me. They don't itch, and no pain. What are these spots and what can i do? Please let me know as soon possible. Thanks," -100451,What causes lump around inner thigh?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.As you have had breast tumor before, this lump should be treated as another tumor until the cancer wont be ruled out. You need to visit oncologist or surgeon and have an ultrasound and biopsy of this lump done.As you are young person, please consult also genetics center and consider BRCA1/2 genes mutation tests.Hope this will help.Regards. ","Hi, I am Janice Ingle. I found a knot under my left breast on top of my rib cage. I had a tumor removed from the left breast when I was 18. I am scared about this because I have a lot of medical problems. Where do I go to first to get this checked. You know you can never just walk in and say this upper right side of my body needs to be xrayed. I have always heard the quicker you get to it the better your chances are.Sincerely,Janice Ingle" -33479,Can high prolactin levels cause delayed pregnancy?,"Hello dearI understand your concernHigh prolactin cause menstrual irregularity and infertility problem.High prolactin could be due to PCOS, hypothyroidism, liver and kidney disease.I would suggest to consult gynecologist and undergo other reproductive and thyroid hormone analysis, USG scan, ovarian follicle study, LFT, KFT.Investigations should be correlated with symptoms.You can ask your doctor to take cabergolin to reduce prolactin levelOther specific treatment depend on specific cause and treatment.Also make sure that semen analysis of partner is normalAvoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.Hope this may help youContact further if follow up neededBest regardsDr. Sagar ",I ve been having a high prolactin levels for over a year and my doctors doesn t want to put me on medication to lower it. Me and my fiance I have been trying to conceive for 7 months and nothing has happened.. And I was wondering if you can level scan be a cause of not getting pregnant and what I could do to lower them? or what I should do? -100397,What is the lump on the neck causing no sickness?,"Hello! Your concern is very true.Yes, this can be hernia/lipoma.. very unlikely an enlarged gall-bladder.If there is impulse in swelling on coughing, its hernia. If disappears on lying down, reducible hernia.If its not causing pain, there is no redness of local area & no vomiting/constipation/abdominal distension.. i.e. symptoms of obstructed hernia, you can wait till jan.If any of these appear, see your doctor.Hope this information is useful to you.Thanks. Regards. ","I am a 41 yr old male, 6' and 280 lbs. I found a lump in my abdomen today about 4 inches below my rib cage on the right side about as far right as my right breast. Touching it feels like touching the edge of a golf ball under the skin but is not causing me pain. I have done some searching on line for possible causes and have come up with a couple of likely candidates, one being some kind of hernia and the other an enlarged gallbladder. My question is not whether or not to see the Dr. but if there is any reason to rush. I would like to wait until January 1 when my insurance renews but don't really want to risk my life if I'm in danger of for example something exploding inside me. Your thoughts please and thank you..." -229421,Will i lose my weight and built by masturbation?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Thickness and color of semen depends on many aspects. The color, volume, and thickness of semen may change due to so many factors. What you eat, how many times you ejaculate, low sperm count, high temperature, body hydration etc are main factors which affects the thickness of semen.You need to understand that semen is off white or white in color. If your semen is red in color, it usually happens due to prostate problems. Green or yellow tinged semen usually indicate infections. If you notice a pronounced green or yellow color, it could be due to an STD called gonorrhea. Brown or bright red semen. It is mainly due to a burst blood vessel in your prostate. Your semen color should return to normal within a couple of days, but if that's not the case, you should visit your doctor because persistent blood in seminal fluid may result from trauma, infection, and even cancer.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ",Hi there.. actually i am a big mastrubator .. i masturbate sometimes 10 in a week.. bt some times i dont masturbate.. sometimes i masturbate 3 or 4 in a row.. i just mentioned a little history..normaly when i masturbate after a week my sperm us yellowish and little thin bt fr the 3rd or 4th time it became normall.. thick and white.. what happened after a long time today i masturbate approx. After a month.. amd i masturbate 3 times bt i dont knw my sperm is thin like water and yellowish.. is this any thing to worry or just normal.. 2nd can u please tell me the reason why it become thin -202051,What is the remedy for constipation in babies?,"Brief answer :Seems to be normal. Detailed answer :Hi, welcome to HCM. Child age is only 4 years, a 4 year child doesn't have that much mind to understand whether humping has bad impression. I think she is just playing and it's a habitual thing. This will improve as child grows. In my opinion, you need not worry about this. I hope this has helped you. Take care. Regards - Dr Deepak Patel MD Pediatrics ",I have a friend whose daughter has been humping things since she was 9 months old. She is now almost four and is still doing this. I am very close to this family so I know for sure the child has not been molested in any way whatsoever. I need to know why they do it and is it normal or do they need to take her to see someone. She has been to a regular doctor and checked out and the advice they gave is that she would eventually out grow it. I am beginning to wonder. Any advice would be welcome. -221691,"Swollen veins between the front teeth, swollen gums due to huge braces. How can I fix it quickly?","hello and welcome to hcm forum, as you stated that there is persistent pain on the left side ,radiating to the head and neck, also gums are swollen, it seems to be a case of acute infection,which may or may not be associated with erupting wisdom tooth, to clear out the diagnosis kindly get him checked clinically by a dentist. I would recommend, warm saline rinses or betadine mouth gargles(3-4times/day), a complete course of antibiotic and anti inflammatory is also required. It is highly recommended to visit your dentist. I wish you good health, take care. ","Hello, my partner thinks his wisdom teeth are coming through, he has swollen gums , inflamed glands on both sides, pain in his ears, tonsils and his head and agonising pain down the left sideof his face. this is constant agonising pain he is unable to sleep. the doctor suggesting taking ibruprofen and that is all. the pain is now becoming unbearable." -54829,Is an echocardiogram result a cause of concern?,First of all kindly council your dietician and physodiscuss with your doctor about familial hypertriglyceridemide and do checkand advice to add fenofibiratecheck TSH24 hours urine albumin:cretinine levelIf any severe pain abdomen than consider ctscan abdomen to rule out pancertic pathology ,"I live in Trinidad, W.I. In March 2003 I had two heart attacks. I had two stents implanted.I gave up smoking at that time. My Tryglycerides has always been quite high around (470). I have been on Crestor, Lipitor (40mg), Aspirin one per day, HBP tablets, Jameson (Niacin), Jameson (Omega 3 Cod liver oil) although whenever I go to the clinic, my BP and sugar are always within acceptable perimiters according to the Doctor. I decided to try and do something with my diet and cut out all alcoholic beverages. I drink, water, cocont water, and fruit juices. My weight had been around 200 lbs, it is now about 175- 180 lbs. I just went in to have blood tests done for Liver, Kidney, Full cholesterol. I could not believe my eyes! My Tryglycerides were 1500! (my total cholesterol was around 270 if I am not mistaken.) I have been away from the gym for about 6 mos as I was busy with a project I was working on. I plan on starting back at the gym next week. I just cannot believe how high these Tryglycerides are I must say this was a shock!! I would appreciate hearing back from someone with some recommendation as I am starting to feel I am fighting a losing battle. A. Deck Trinidad, W.I." -13984,What exercises will lead to normal delivery in a person with small cervical length?,"Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. Cervical length needs to be checked again at 24 weeks for further advice. In general, twin pregnancy has a tendency for preterm labor. Your focus right now should be on preventing preterm labor rather than normal delivery. For normal delivery to happen, you do not need to do special exercises (though pelvic floor exercise is supposed to increase the chance of normal delivery). You can start exercises after 32 to 34 weeks when babies will be safe in the outside world. Till then, it is better to avoid strenuous exercise. You can continue routine household work (or maybe morning or evening walk after consulting your doctor). ","Hello doctor, I am 23-week pregnant with DCDA twin. My CL at week 19 was 28 mm and I was asked to take bed rest. Can I do any exercise because I prefer natural delivery? Currently, I am taking Progesterone tablets vaginally and also weekly Progesterone injection." -25105,My bottom teeth are very sensitive. How do I get relief?,"Hello. The sensitivity of bottom teeth can be most commonly due to gum infection leading to gingivitis or periodontitis. So, my suggestion is to consult an oral physician and get evaluated. An X-ray can also be done for confirmation. For now, use anti-sensitivity toothpaste twice a day. Use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth. Hope this helps. Regards. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hi doctor,My bottom teeth have been feeling very sensitive for the last few days now. However, I have had a blast on my gum towards the back of my tooth for about a month now. I have seen my dentist and he explained it was just like a spot, although it keeps coming back even when I pop it myself. I was wondering if these issues may be linked in any way?" -9889,Is Propranolol advisable along with Adderall in ADHD?,"Hello. How long are you taking Adderall? It is known that some people experience increased anxiety when taking Adderall ( Dextroamphetamine, Amphetamine). If the excessive stress continues to be problematic and has not settled in few weeks, discuss with your psychiatrist about possibly reducing the dose of Adderall or looking at alternative medication for managing ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactive disorder). Meanwhile, Propranolol can be used as needed to manage anxiety provided there are no contraindications like asthma. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I have been prescribed Adderall 10 mg two tablets daily for ADHD and 10 mg Propranolol as needed for anxiety. Adderall is helping my ADHD. However, I have experienced increased anxiety and all the physical symptoms that come along with it, including chest tightness since taking the Adderall. I do not have chest pain or increased heart rate. Is it safe to assume the Propranolol while taking Adderall?" -229407,Does anti rabies vaccine lower the sperm count?,HelloThanks for query .You have been detected to have a epididymal cyst (Spermatocele ) in left testicle .It is a benign cyst and can not be cured with antibiotics or medicines .It needs to be treated in special situation like when it is very painful .Consult qualified General Surgeon or Urologist for clinical examination and get it removed if he feels it to be removed .Dr.Patil. ,i ve went to the doctor and the hospital a few times with pain in testes. thy did ct scan and a ultrasound and said that i had a cyst on my left testicle and put me on antibotics. but i dont think that it worked and they wouldnt do surgery because i have had this for a long time . but it gets painful sometimes and i have this dull bubbly feeling in my left groin area. would warm compresses help with this? -199988,Can ehler danlos syndrome be cause for severe global delay?,"Hi, can understand your concerns. Underarm Rash can be due to many causes like fungal infection, allergic Rash, underarm sweat Rash, early signs of HIV infection, Contact dermatitis or worm infection. I suggest you to do HIV test of child. There are some home remedies which you can follow like we are loose clothes, apply ice packs to reduce itching, apply Vitamin E oil on aloe vera oil, increase Vitamin C intake to reduce skin infection, swipe slice of lemon under your armpit to help kill bacteria. I hope this will help you. Take care. ",My son aged 12 has rash down one side under arm along side of back. He has had this for ages and 2 lots of antibiotics have not got rid of it. The spots are red and sometimes angry looking where he scratches them but they are not itchy all the time. They have yellowheads and they scar. He has had them for almost a year and the blood test was non conclusive. Can you help thankyou. -157026,What can cause severe leg cramps at night?,"Hi, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possibilities like neuropathic pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I dropped an object on the top of my foot almost 2 weeks ago. It is still swollen, my second toe is tingling and the top of my foot is still tender. I had it xrayed last week yet they say there are no breaks. I elevate, I ve and take ibuprofen but still no improvements. Any suggestions?" -45316,Could intermittent itchy skin rashes be connected to the lump in the lung?,"hi there.1. your kids concern is papular urtricaria.2. avoid insect bites.3. start applying cetaphil dam moisturiser all over exposed parts twice daily.4. on effected areas, apply hydrocortisone cream, until rash subsides.5. to relieve itch, you can try levocetrizine syp , 5 ml twice daily.this will help her. ","My daughter has a bug bite from last sunday on her shoulder that has enlarged. She thought maybe a mosquito but not sure. She also had a severe fever on Wednesday (3 days after Sunday), today a small rash on her upper back. She is feeling better now but just got the rash 6 days later. Is it connected? Any ideas? We live in Massachusetts" -102858,What causes re-occurring BPPV (vertigo)and respiratory infections?,"Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* Your issue seems to be more of psychological stress rather than organic reason .* Guidelines for better outcome- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids .- Avoid exposure to excess cold .- Regular basis deep breathing exercises , YOGA , walking in fresh air are your vital recovering methods .- Avoid smoking if doing .- Manage to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours .- Continue your current medications of cardiologist as blood thinner and others .- Maintain your BP , blood sugar , body weight , cholesterol levels .- Avoid stress and anxiety ( through meditations ) .- Consume balanced nutritious diet .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further doubts .Regards . ",I had three stents put in heart arteries in June 2017. Diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and underlying emphasema. Have had slight head shaking for about 4 yrs but is happening more often and the feeling of always being unwell. No energy and no interest in my world. Age 75yrs 5feet female. -84920,Are excess fat on liver and increased liver size a cause for concern?,"Hi.Thanks for posting query at HCM.Usually ALT or AST values higher than ""two times the upper normal limit"", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further.Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease.however, you may have tests to rule out Hepatitis B and C infection.you have high cholestroladvice :- abstinence from ""Alcohol"" - LOW fat diet should be followed, -AVOID junk food and beverages- decreased oil consumption (oily food)- NO red meat- green vegetables should be ingested daily- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day-""recheck liver enzymes and lipid profile after 3 monthsif cholesterol is still high, you have to use medication to combat the high cholesterol.do not take any medication unnecessarily.consult treating physician if you still need b vitamins and/or zoloft.prevention is better than cure and you should follow strict diet to bring the enzyme values back to normal.hope to answer your concern.wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","I just received my labs back and LFT's are AST 46, ALT99. Also my Cholesterol was 223, LDL 129 and HDL 84. I quit smoking a month ago and am taking zoloft (50mg) and b vitamins. I exercise regularly, and don't drink alcohol. Why are these so high? I weigh 135 and am 54 yr female. (No health problems)" -62338,What is the best medicine for yeast infection?,"Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read the description and understand your concern. Leptospirosis is an infection caused by a spirochaete bacteria called 'Leptospira'. Since the infection is known to cause liver dysfunction, there is a moderate elevation of transaminases SGOT, SGPT enzymes and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels. However, the levels should come back to normal by about 6 months. The enzymes continues to be elevated in your case could be due to alcohol consumption, as it would aggravate the underlying damage and delay the healing process. Since alcohol can cause inflammation on liver and amount to its damage, it would be advisable to limit your consumption or stop it completely. Along with it, you need to consume less fat diet and to supplement lipotrophic factors regularly to keep your liver healthy. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. ","Hi doctor,I am a sri lankan,and 39 years old.Ten months ago i was treated for ""LEPTOSPIROSIS""..It took 14 days doctors to dignos this.A few weeks later I recovered and doing well.But after 5 months I checked my SGOT and SGPT levels and found that 78 and 193 respectively. Again I checked after another 5 months time and found that SGPT 215.3 u/i and CPK 62 u/i. Further ,I was a moderate drinker and gave up the habit soon after Leptospirosis. Please advise me ,reasons for high levels of SGPT and what i should do now. Thanks A patient from Sri Lanka" -180998,"Tingling nipple, neck spasm radiating to shoulder. Have anxiety disorder. What to do?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Dopamine depletion is a part if the problem in Parkinson's disease. The problem with giving external dopamine is that it does not fully go to the brain, it remains in the blood and goes to other organs as well, leading to various side effects. Also, the natural dopamine is available round the clock, which can not be achieved with external dopamine supplements.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist ","Dear Doctor, If Parkinson s disease is due to diminishing dopamine production in brain then it should be compensated by external supply by medicines. Then why these medicines are not useful after some time. I assume the problem is not only the reduced supply of dopamine but there exist some other faults in the mechanism of utilization of dopamine. Can you let me know some detail or inform me about the web page where I can read about it. Thanks. Iqbal : Email : YYYY@YYYY" -58380,What causes dull pain in epigastic region after waking up from bed?,"Hypertension itself can cause so many complications. Smoking and alcohol consumption can lead to increased sympathetic activity and sweating, hypertension, tachycardia. This is not good for health. ","My mom who is 69 says she sweat profusely every night only between her breasts and thighs. What can this be? And should we be worried? She takes blood pressure medication and water pills only. She smokes heavily and likes to drink a couple of glasses of wine every night. She is of normal weight. 130 lbs 5. 3""" -206832,What is the cause of loose stools?,"Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,For such possibly viral fever.Paracetamol @ 15 mg per kg 4 to 6 hourly is sufficient.Tap water sponging vigorously and frequently helps a lot.Take care of the hydration and nutrition of the baby.Hope the query is answered.thanks ","Hello,I have my daughter of 2 years old who has been having a fever of 40 ° C for about the whole day. We gave her PAracetamol 150g but it only brings down the fever about 1 ° for 2 hours, and the prescription tells us it can only be given again after 6 hours? She show no specific symptoms except that she has been having a strong cold for the past 3 days" -33327,When is pregnancy possible with pelvic inflammatory disease?,"Hi.Once the pelvic inflammatory disease has been well treated, we may have to go ahead with an investigation called a hysterosalpingography just to make sure there are no obstructions in your reproductive tract.The hyponnid is to help you to lose weight and you should also work out an exercise and diet regimen. Ruling out/confirming conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome can direct better management, but generally if your cycles are normal, then I would just advice weight loss and fertility medication like clomiphene to be initiated. You can start trying about 2-3 weeks after the last dose for the PID treatment.Best of luck. ",I HAVE BEEN HAVING NORMAL PERIODS BUT AFTER 2 YEARS OF MARRIAGE HAVE NOT YET CONCEIVED. HAVE NEVER MISSED PERIODS ANY MONTH. 2 WEEKS AGO I WENT TO SEE A GYNEE AND I WAS PUT UNDER HYPONNID MEDICATION. I WAS ALSO DIAGONIZED WITH PELVIC INFAMATORY DISEASE WHICH HAVE TAKEN MEDICATION. WHEN CAN I GET PREGNANT -32225,Is there a way to get pregnant after a recent depo shot?,"Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As you might be aware that whenever depo injection is given en it works for the duration for which iy is supposed to work for. Usually, depo I jectoon of medroxy progesterone hormone 150 mg is taken intramuscular, then it works and remains I. The body for 3 months. As the medicine can not be taken out of body, it's contraceptive effect will last for 3 months from the date of injection. So I will suggest you to wait for 3 months from your last injection for your fertility to return. Till then please start on Folic acid, Vitamin B 12 and Omega 3 supplements . This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery. .I hope this answer helps you .Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar ","Hello, my husband and I just decided we wanted a baby and we don't want to wait. The only problem is I just got my Depo at the end of February and I have been on it for quite some time. Is ther any way to get pregnant on it or an tips to help increase the chances? I heard if you take another birth control they cancel each other out, is this true as well? thank you." -134474,"Cough, breathlessness, fatigue. History of asthma. Breastfeeding. No help from inhalers. Solution?",atelactasis is failure of small bronchiole to inflateas there is clockage there is less supply of oqygen to parts and lungs leading to pain as you describes as it grows it causes more problemneed to take bronchodilater syp tds antiallergic once a day and liquid antacidtake pulmonary rehabilitiation exercises for lungs and shortcourses of steroids and other supportive therapies ,"I was admitted to the hospital in March with adelectisis in my Right Middle lung. I was treated with atb and steroids as I am a severe asthmatic. It appears that the adelectisis is actually getting bigger. I feel fine besides the severe back pain and I am very tired as I can't sleep d/t pain. Since this is getting bigger should I worry about Lung cancer. I am a non smoke, but was raised by two heavy smokers. My dad died of cancer of the Lung and my mom died of ovarian cancer." -73768,What does brown vaginal discharge indicate after egg collection?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM .Get your thyroid profile , fsh and Lh and prolactin levels checked. Correct them accordingly. Since its so long for your marriage. I suggest you to discuss with your doctor regarding use of ovulation inducing drugs like clomephine . This will help multiple follicles to mature and rupture .You need to monitor your follicle growth.Get your tubal patency done and go for IUI. Here healthy sperms are selected and placed in uterus. This increases chances of pregnancy. You can try 4 to 5 cycle of IUI before proceeding further. You should get your husband semen analysis before starting your procedure.Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","Gud evening Doctors, I am already married for 15 yrs. but sad to say til now I can't bare a child due to my hormonal imbalance. My ob gave me duphaston for my menstruation to be maintained monthly since I have an irregular mestruation and polycystic ovaries. I really wanted to become pregnant please help me. What should I do?" -200491,What causes cold chills with sweating in infants?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your son is having symptoms of recurring fever which is due to impaired and reduced immunity of body. Presence of pus cells in urine is clear indication of infection to child. Need not to worry about it. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should get stool culture done as well. Take diet rich in fruits and multivitamins. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined to find out the cause of fever after thorough investigation. If required request your physician for any lab tests which may be required and start treatment as per that. You can take Crocin as well every 4-6 hrly. If symptoms still persists go for blood tests and then start treatment as per that. Take antipyretic drug such as paracetamol and along with that do tepid sponging in between depending on intensity of fever. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",My son is two and four months old. From last one month he is getting recurring fever after every fortnight which stays for two days to three.Had got his urine test done. Routine shows 2-4 h.p.f pus cells and a few epithelial cells.waiting for the culture report. -79198,What could LG A for blood in urine and RBC count being 182 H with symptoms of aching kidney mean?,"Hi, I am Dr Ali and I am a urologist.I can well imagine your frustration because of your son's condition.I shall try to help you. In my opinion treatment you described is ok in addition you should give him plenty of fluids 2-3 liters per day, if his stone analysis has not been done yet it should be done now when he passes stone in the urine.I advice my patients who are recurrent stone formers to get their metabolic workup done so that cause of the stone formation could be diagnosed. It includes 24 hour urinary calcium ,phosphate and magnesium levels. It will help in dietary advice/restriction to prevent stone formation.Hope it was helpful in reducing your frustration.Regards and best wishes. ",my son is 20 years old and has had numerous kidney stones all between 1-2 ml since the age of 12. He is a junior in college and it seems the older he gets the more frequent they come. It makes it very difficult to contend with while maintaining 18 college credit hours and work. He passed two stones last week and saw a new urologist this past friday. He has been in the infirmary twice this week and still has a lot of blood in his urine and is still in a lot of pain and is very nauseasiated. The urologist did an xray but didn t see any stones. The presence of blood in his urine was prevalent. He ended up at the infirmary two days later with a temp of 101.6. They did a urine culture but we haven t gotten the results back. They also gave him two IV s of fluids and put him on vicodin and Cipro. That was three days ago and there is still no change. What should we do next? Frustrated. -207910,Does formula milk help in increasing weight?,Hello... I have reveiwed your question... The symptoms you have described can occur in both... Fainting and seizures... Shaking of limbs suggest possibility of seizures but becoming conscious soon is against it... Better to go for neurological check up ,My son just fainted in school whie waiting in line after playing outside. He fell backwards and hit his head and teacher siad his legs and arms shaked for 2 second before he tried to get up. he wasn t confused soon after that. Is that fainting or sizzure? -7949,What causes joint pain with stiffness?,"Hi. Well for fingers, it could be osteoarthritis because at your age this is something which is most common and it also has morning stiffness. In your foot, it is plantar fascitis. So for treatment, you have to do finger gripping exercises. For that, you can buy a smiley ball and do exercises 15 minutes twice a day. Along with that take tablet Cartigen Forte 1 tablet twice a day for three months. For foot, get ultrasonic therapy done from any nearby physiotherapy center. Do plantar fascia stretching exercises. Hot fomentation. Hopefully, it will get better in 4 to 6 weeks. ","Hello doctor, My height is 169 cm and weight is 95 kg. I am 50 years old, male. For the past three months, I am experiencing stiff fingers joint and pain in the outer ridge of the foot in the morning when I get up. Fingers become fine after some time but pain stays in the foot. This is coming on and off and frequency is increasing now. My work involves mostly working on computer and sitting job. Please advice future course of action and if any diagnosis is suggested? What it could be?" -213320,What causes gum recession and tooth sensitivity?,"Heloo pt-Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. And because they are designed to fuse with bone, they become permanent. ","Hello. i have aggressive periodontitis and have significant bone loss. My dentist is coming up with a game plan on how to treat me. Also, I must mention I am only 27 years old. If I am to lose a lot of my teeth will it be possible to get permanent dental implants for those teeth? I would prefer to have something permanent than something that goes in an out. Is that possible for me?" -74145,Does my semen analysis require me to consider treatment?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM.Don't worry about progesterone levels. Crinone gel is expected to work locally & may not raise serum progesterone levels. So even if your blood progesterone is low, uterus is receiving adequate progesterone. Hope you find this helpful.Regards. ","Hi I did my 4th IVF and transferred 3 embies, i am on day 5 post the 5 day transfer and have some spotting. I am on Crinone 8% once a day and have started spotting. My blood work indicates that the progesterone is only 3. I have been asked to switch to PIO shots. Please let me know if there is any hope left." -134877,"Sore throat, reddish streaks in throat, swollen lymph nodes on the neck. Suffer from wheezing and coughing. History of allergies",it is drug allergy when you have allergy to particuar drug dont take in future otherwise severity and symptomps will go on increasing next time you may get more advance symptomps drug allergy take 3 k to subside with medtake anti allerics allegra 120 mg bdlot of warm waterapply calamine lotion on the effected skinand can also apply diprovate lotion locallytake 3 wk ,"Put on levofloxacin for uti, now have a large red spot on lower back and smaller ones on hand & upper back ...(55yr female)stopped meds doc out of townI am allergic to penicillin, celcor, tetracycline, flagal...ugh... not the first time levofloxacin caused red spot (hand size), but the first for it to itch & be else where(only took one dose) YYYY@YYYY" -23920,My kid fell down on his face. What is the risk of having developmental problems?,"Hello. I read carefully your question and would explain that the risk of developing cognitive disorders or seizures is very low (less than 5 %) if there is no brain damage (in brain MRI). I agree with the doctor for not performing the brain CT scan as there was no loss of consciousness and no vomiting. The fact that his situation has improved is really reassuring that there is no intracranial bleeding or stroke. Anyway, I would recommend as follows performing a brain MRI (as it does not impose the risk of radiation like the CT scan), just to make sure that everything is fine. It is also important to avoid any possible repeated trauma in the next weeks. For more information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ","Hello doctor,My little three month old boy fell down on his face from his cozy. Fell from his size in terms of height. We went to the hospital the next day in order to make some checks. The doctor did send us home without doing any scanner. He said it should be fine as there were no bruises, a medical examination was normal and there were no other complications such as vomiting or loss of consciousness. He only was unusually tired in the morning and that is why we made someone check him.Now. The big question is, are there any risks of difficulties in cognitive and psychomotor developpement in the future. I am worried about the risks of sequelae on the cognitive part. If the risk exists (I guess there is never zero risk), what is the prevalence or percentage of risk? Thanks a lot for your understanding and I thank you in advance for your true and right answer." -150350,Have red blood in my bowel movement. Why have they been watery since then?,"Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic! Bone marrow transplantation is a curative treatment for thalassemia major. It can be done at this age , provided he has not developed any long term complications of thalassemia major and whether iron chelation has been done regularly. But earlier the transplantation better is the result. Does that answer your question? ","hi,my sisters son has thalassemia major,he is now 20 years old,he regularly every month goes to hospital to have blood tranfusions and then takes medicines for the excess iron atc,i just wanted to know that would it be safe to have a bone marrow transplant at this age or should it have been done years back? plz could u reply asap with full info,many thanks" -230852,What is the sensation of irritation on the tip of my penis?,Helloyou need not to worry i can understand your problem and try to guide you in best possible waythis could be due to kidney stones or UTI/STII would like to know about the lump.on testisis it on the scotum or inside it on testisis it fixed or movable Any History of painthis could be a sebaceous cyst or varicocoeleyou should see a general surgeon for examination and investigations if indicated anyyou may require a course of antibiotics depending upon the urine culture and sensitivity reporthave plenty of fluidsmaintain good hygienewishing you good health ,"for a long time now i have noticed blood on the tissue after i have a poo, it comes and goes, it might not happen for months, then it re occurs again, the blood is dark red and there can be a lot of it, also recently i think ive found a lump on one of my testicles, should i be worried? im a bit shy to go to my doctor, im 28 year s old" -163329,Why is my right leg colder than my left leg?,"Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.Surgery must be performed if there was fracture,even if some time has passed. Physical therapy and medications may have only limited effect.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ","Hi, I got knee problem. Two years back I was plying a cricket and I hit the ball my leg was turned around. I went hospital he told me knee fat was broken, knee upper and down joint was broken. He told me do surgery but that time I am unable to do surgery. Can you please suggest me what I need to do ..." -27018,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -176237,What could low hb levels with brain bleeding in infants suggest?,"Hello !Thank you for your question on HCM! I understand your concern. In my opinion your symptoms may be caused by anxiety, but there are also some other conditions like a hyperthyroidism, an infectious disease, an autonomic disorder that cause similar symptoms. I would like to know if you have been taking any drug or substance, as withdrawal symptoms from different drugs can cause similar symptoms too. I would recommend you to consult with your GP, have a good physical examination , measure your blood pressure in sitting and standing up position , your heart rate , a full blood work for inflammation and thyroid function tests . If the above tests result normal, I would recommend benzodiazepines for some days. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka ",my body temp dropped to 95.9 been shivring for about 5 hours and wont stop sweating.but the sweat is only on my head rest of body feels cold.throwing up vision blurry at times.it was taking me longer to get a sentence out then normal hands real shaky.what do i do -210219,What causes fever and sore throat in a child?,Hi...initial 2 days of bacterial infection can be like this... But if you feel he's so tired that you areqquoting it as lifeless... I suggest he might improve with some intravenous fluids. I suggest you get back and get the antibiotic also intravenously.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"MY 11 YEAR OLD HAS A FEVER OF 103, REALLY TIRED, RED THROAT , RED EARS . DR. AT URGERNT CARE GAVE HIM A SHOT THIS MORNING AND AN ANTIBIOTIC BUT HE STILL FEELS HORRIBLE AND FEVER IS STILL HIGH. THEY SAID HE HAD A BACTERIAL INFECTION. SHOULD WE GO BACK OR RIDE IT OUT. HE IS LIFELESS." -209942,Is slight breathlessness following a acute pneumonia episode alarming?,HiLeg pain and myalgia is quite common in viral fevers. Meftal P will take 30 minutes to act. It is quite effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory and will take care of the problem.Best regardsDr T Shobha ,Sir my 4 and half yr old son is having fever since today morning and he is complaining of too much leg pain . I had given him calpol 250 and the fever did nt come down . I called my paediatric and he asked me to give metal p .how long will it take to work as still he has got 101.5 .what about his leg pain .kindly answer at the earliest. -87620,How to treat acalculous cholecystitis and gall stone?,Hello Finding suggests SOL(space occupying lesion in liver).It may be due to both benign or malignant reasons.Generally contrast CT scan of abdomen is very helpful in diagnosis but in some cases CT scan is able to diagnose properly.This is the reason that doctors has advised for biopsy.Biopsy can only assess exact nature of lesion.Biopsy is only a short OPD process and there is no need to admission for this process.You may need few blood tests before biopsy.Don't get afraid of biopsy.Probably this is necessary for diagnosis.Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan ,"i had a cat scan and the radiology s says there is something hanging on my liver, then said it is a mass 5.7 on the liver then said it was a cloud. i do not know what to think he is pushing for a biopsy. i wish to see a liver specialist in my area, sarasota fl what do you think" -99907,What causes a hard lump on the belly button?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,A painful lump below the rib cage cab be due to soft tissue swelling or bony swelling.Relief of pain on massaging is more suggestive of soft tissue lesion- probably muscular pain.Is there any history of trauma in the past?Swelling are often neoplastic- benign or malignant.The nature of the swelling has to be determined before treatment can be instituted.Aspiration cytology of the lesions needs to be done to know the cause of the swelling.The aspiration cytology determines the origin, site and nature of the lesion.Management can be instituted after the result to the investigations is received.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ",I have a grisly hard small lump about an inch underneath my right rib cage. I have had it for approx 3 months and I am aware of it every day ( pain ). The pain eases when that area is massaged but the relief is only short term. In the last two years I have also been diagnosed with osteophytosis and scoliosis -147361,"What causes fever, aching muscles, red rash on chest, low platelets and high WBCs?","Hello and welcome to HCM,D-Dimer is a component which is increased in cases of thrombosis.Its level is determined to follow up a thrombotic diseases.Increase in level pf d-dimer implies that the patient has high possibility to undergo thrombosis.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello, my wife got a call today after some blood work ws done & they said her d-dimer rate was very high. Do you know what this means? They didn't explain any of it to her." -188196,Does it sound serious to experience blisters in throat and whooshing sound in ears while suffering from tumor in eye and throat?,"after surgery for penile cancer, if the regional nodes are swollen chances of recurrence is high. But trial of antibiotics can be given since subclinical infections in genital region are common. you can take a trial of antibiotics for one week and get pathological examination of nodes if no response occurs ","MALE, HISTORY OF PENILE CANCER 6 MONTHS AGO WITH AMPUTATION OF PENIS NOW HAS SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES IN THE GROIN AREA AND WONDERING WHAT THE CHANCES ARE OF CANCER AGAIN? DOCTOR HAS PLACED HIM ON ANTIBIOTICS FOR 30 DAY AND THEN DO ANOTHER CT SCAN. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD METS IS A POSSIBILITY. HOW LONG WOULD YOU WAIT BEFORE DOING A TEST/BIOPSY TO FIND OUT FOR SURE?" -143411,"Have bleeding, back pain. Was on depo. Why is it happening?","Hi,From history it appears that your husbund might be having some degenerative changes in his lower spines giving rise to this problem.Go for x-ray lumbo-sacral region.Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.Physiotherapy will give better relief.Do back extension exercise.Ok and take care. ","My husband is really suffering with severe lower back pain and pain radiating down the front of his leg..he has been taking tylenol 3 s for a week with Advil q8 hours....what would be better? ...he has a prescription for Celebrex but stopped taking it when he started the Advil......he has tried heat...ice....tried doing the back excercises but he is no better. He is never sick and never misses a day of work but this week he missed 4 days. Please , any suggestions would be appreciated." -8287,"I have irritability, anger, and mood disorder inspite of having medications. Why?","Hello. I understand it must be difficult for you. But it would be helpful if you could elaborate more about your irritability and anger, i.e., since how long you have had this problem. Do you get irritated due to some reason or nothing at all? Why exactly would you say you have a mood disorder? Is your mood too low or too happy? How are your sleep and appetite been? Do you have any other medical illnesses along with this? You are taking Qutan 25 mg. Has it been prescribed for you or you have started on your own? With this dose of Qutan, you may sleep better and feel less anxious. But it is not sufficient for your irritability and anger. Please let me know the details of your problem to help you better. ","Hello doctor, I am suffering from irritability, anger, and mood disorder. Now I am taking Qutan 25 once at night, but the improvement is not good. Please help." -218433,What is the pain after tooth extraction when on gabpatani?,HiWelcome to HCMI read your query this hanging bag of blood tissue must be nothing but a blood clot. Dont worry its a part of healing dont wash it away and follow the instructions what doctor has given you.Thank you ,"Hi, I just had a top molar extracted almost 4 hours ago. There was some initial blood (had to bite down on gauze for 10 minutes at the dentist's office), but now at the extraction site there's a hanging bag of bloody tissue. Is this something to be worried about?" -152569,What causes discomfort behind ribs?,"Hello,Your symptoms are suggestive of a joint dislocation or luxation. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and a joint X-ray study. Immobilization may be needed. In the meantime, I would recommend having some rest and putting some ice cubs on it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ",I can t hardly move my ankle. I ve been having to walk on the side of my foot to avoid pain for two days and now my foot looks swollen and I don t know what to do. I ve been waking up with this problem for a month at least and I can usually get it back into place in a couple of minutes but not this time. It s been two days. Can you please help me? -39399,When should other creams be started after stopping Lomela cream?,"Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcareMagicThe cream that you are using is a prescription product and is a combination of hydroquinone , mometasone and tretinoin.Together this combination is gold standard treatment for facial hyperpigmentation.However this combination should never be used without supervision of a doctor or dermatologist. It should in any case never be used for more than 1-2 months, regularly.Tretinoin and hydroquinone are both skin irritants whereas mometasone is a potent steroid, therefore, it an cause side effects like irritation, redness, burning sensation, skin thinning, sun sensitivity and steroid acne etc if used regularly for more than the permissible limits.I suggest you to discontinue it immediately since you have already been using it for 5 months.Since your skin would be sensitive therefore I suggest you to protect yourself from sun and use a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day till your skin recovers back to normal gradually.I suggest you to visit a dermatologist for more details about the usage of this cream, precautions and side effects etc.You may use a moisturizer or a cold cream at night while your skin recovers back to normal Regards ","Hello sir, I am using lomela since 5 months. I am addicted to lomela cream can you please tell me that if i stop using it thn after how many days should i start using another creams like fair and lovely, borolin, garnier etc.. And shall we use cold cream while using lomela?" -88704,What is the dangerous level of Bilirubin?,"Monocef injection is never cause death in any patient. Unless your father has any allergy to ceftriaxone. But if he has received this injection in past, chances are there he died because of liver failure. History which you are giving is also very typical of liver failure, as patient development bloody vomiting, and died due to this. ","Hello Sir, My father was suffering from Liver disease.(liver was smaller in size),he was under treatment of DOCTOR since 7-8 months,recovering but on 7 feb .2014 blood was passed out from mouth and pain started..we have called doctor...doctor told for an injection MONOCEF (Ceftriaxone 1gm).We have given that injection within 15 mints he was no more....i have heard that the monocef injection is not given in Hepatic patient.I WANT TO KNOW THE CAUSE OF DEATH IS INJECTION OR NOT." -167234,Suggest treatment for severe leg pain and waist pain,"HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern. You will be helped by vitamin B complex, vitamin c, calcium and vitamin D Supplements . Nutritional and balanced diet is also helpful. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ",I had foot surgery at the first of the month . I was wanting to know if there was any way to speed the healing process . I had a plate put in with 8 screws and what is called a syndesmosis screw I believe . Which has to be removed in another surgery . I am now in a cast which comes off at the first of July an will be put in a boot . Any help would be great thanks . Brenton D -185048,What causes stomach cancer after having keyhole surgery?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You have not mentioned the primary site for cancer. But as you said that cancer has spread to all organs, she is having stage 4 cancer. It is terminal stage cancer. Memory loss suggest brain involvement. This carries even more worse prognosis. In my opinion, her life expectancy is less than 6 months. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your grand mother. Thanks. ",My grandma is 77 yrs. old she has cancer all over. She weighs 76lbs. she has no appetite. The radiologist said her liver looks like swiss cheese. She is just skin and bones. Her short term memory is gone. Approx. how long can she live before her body gives out? -55033,Is it to be concern about the high blood pressure?,"Hello,Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.Let me tell you some basics to understand, blood carries oxygen and heart pumps blood to all parts of the body to supply oxygen to farthest parts of the body. When there is low quantity of oxygen in the blood the heart has to pump more times per minute to supply same quantity of oxygen to the tissues.Yes in case of low oxygen saturation in the blood faster heart rates are normal to find in the patient. It is definitely preventable by taking measures to treat the underlying issues , that is respiratory failure in this case, if you can correct the respiratory failure and oxygen saturation of the blood goes back to normal the heart rates will get back to normal automatically.I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.Regards.Dr.Muhammad Ahmad ","?. My father-in-law has emphysema, very thin (125 ish),on lots of medication,recently trouble with fluid in lower legs. Low O2 blood levels, Just started full time oxygen. But my question is..Heart rate of 130 at most of the time? (Also just stopped smoking because of the O2). Is the heart rate part of the process or is it a preventable issue?" -233265,How to treat the condition of bilateral chryptorchism?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in frequent masturbation and have developed prickly texture at the coronal sulcus of your glans penis .This is mostly due to dry ,rough ,vigorous shaking of your penis while masturbating.Use lubricant like Xylocaine jelly while masturbating.Dr.Patil. ","Hi, my name is Nick. I have an uncircumcised penis. I like to masturbate a lot :) But by doing so I believe that I have developed so sort of literally prickly texture on the rim of the head of my penis. How can I help aid the prickles on my penis? :?" -30974,l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?,"Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore." -46171,"Rash on body, itching, looks like scabies. Under treatment for years, no improvement",Hi rash on the dtomach spreading and pinprick like lesions can be milaria or papular urticaria.papular urticaria is very rare in that area.Milaria is due to excessive sweating all over the body.it can be cured by atarax 25 mg at night .alaspan in the morning vitamin c tablet and application of calamine lotion can cure the condition.If no response start a antibiotic to rule out maculopapularr rash ,"I have a rash that appeared 3 days ago in a small patch on the right side of my stomach. I then got a patch on my left side and now have it on my groin area and a few spots around my belly button. The rash is tiny red dots that look like pin pricks. I don't feel unwell, but am slightly concerned as it appears to be spreading." -181730,Has disc problem in back affecting knee. Can you suggest a Neuro specialist?,"Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Based on your symptoms, you are most probably suffering from a condition called as carpal tunnel syndrome, where a hand nerve is compressed at the level of wrist. You can consult a neurologist and get nerve conduction studies done to confirm this. There are good medications and other treatments available to treat this. I would be pleased to treat you, if you wish to come to Hyderabad. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com ",hello dr gud evng im suffering for last 8 months my right hand is paining nd the littele finger is shivering very much number of DR i had consulted but no use right arm is very painful what to dois there any treatment for curing it plz give me the solution plz plz im 38 years old im shridharreddy frm guntur AP MY RIGHT HAND IS SEVERELY PAINING ND IT IS PULLING RIGHT HAND FINGERS ARE SHIVERING -65971,Should i take anti-rabies vaccine after dog bite if previously vaccinated?,"Hello there,I am dr.milan an infectious disease specialist answering your question.Hope i have given appropriate guidance to you.Surely you need to visit a surgeon. 2 mm deep cut is on think skin like wrist area is definately need a suturing. And you need some antiseptic for the prevention of infection.Uneven healing without suturing leads ugly scar formation.So i suggest you to take visit of your surgeon once.if you have any query you can consult me anytime.Give me star rating, helpful vote & thank you according to your satisfaction level.Thanking you. ","My sister's boyfriend cut himself with a box knife about 2 and a half hours ago. Since he did it purposefully on the wrist, we don't want my grandparents to know but I think it needs stiches. It's gaping open, close to 2inches long and at least 2mm deep. It took an hour and a half (accoding to my sister) for the bleeding to stop and he started to get sick by the time I got there. He's fine now, the bleeding has stopped, but the wound is still gaping open. Do we need to take him to the doctors for stitches or will it heal on it's own?" -222743,What causes pain in the leg and feet when diagnosed with diabetes?,"Hello, Thanks for the query.A person having T2 DM has to follow certain guidelines in terms of diet and exercises. Plus when on medication it is necessary to maintain FBG Secondly sweetened drinks and any other sweets have to be avoided, as those increase blood glucose suddenly.Plus alcohol also needs to be avoided. Since he has prostatic enlargement, there is bound to be difficulty in urination, that is the reason for giving Tamsulosin. For a person with diabetes it is essential to adapt a modified lifestyle which means taking restricted diet, giving exact amount of calories based on ideal body weight, extent of daily exercise and blood glucose levels. Plus refraining from high fat, foods, junk foods, alcohol and smoking. At the cost of repetition let me say again he has to avoid sugars and sweetened drinks strictly.With high blood glucose levels if present treatment may not benefit, then Insulin will have to be added to control glucose. In most of the T2 DM patients Insulin has to be used to control blood glucose when disease goes on for over many years. Thanks. ",my fiance is a type 2 diabetic on 1000mg glucophage metformin hydrochloride tablets one am one pm and 100mg xelevia stiagliptin one daily and one daily tamsulosin PAMSVAX XL CAPSULES 400MG.He drives as a self employed proffession long night and day hours.Please advise best drinks as he still carries on with feeling rough with stomachache or prolonged morning toilet urinary passing due to occasional sweet as he calls treats but advice needed for fluctuating weight between 14 and half stone upwards. Advise needed not to reach type one diabetes by bad habits drinking new Lucazade Zero calories but still fizzy and 1.3 sugars with sweetners is it bad for him?year non smoker sweetcraving -253824,What causes vaginal itching and burning during pregnancy?,"Hi,Your daughter has pregnancy induced hypertension. And we need to keep her blood pressure below 140/90. The usual tablets used for this are Labetolol and alpha methyl dopa or depin.Gardinal is used just to alleviate anxiety and is usually given at night times, so that she has a good sleep.L-arginine are amino acid granules to help in babies growth, its a supplement and not compulsory to take it.I would advise you to discuss the prescribed anti hypertensive with her doctor and also keep a detailed chart of her Blood pressure values every 6 hours .Also, I assume her blood test and ultrasound examination have been done and are normal. NST(fetal heart trace ) is also recommended.Hope this helps.Regards. ",my daughter is 34wk pregnant her blood pressure is 14o by 100n there is protien present in her urine her doctor has put her on tablrt gardinal i/2-1/2-1 and l-arg9 granules three time i want to knew docter how this will bring her pressure down and the effct of gardinal on her pregnancy -236884,Suggest treatment for auditory hallucinations,"Hi, The presenting complaints of yours can have varied etiology.The symptoms of forgetfulness and fatigue, can be explained by conditions like depression, anxiety, nutritional defiecncy, anaemia, etc.Nose bleed, however can be an independent condition that needs to be further described in terms to its frequency, quantity of bleeds and associated symptoms.Certain basic investigations of Complete blood haemogram can be done to establish the haemoglobin levels, blood profile for Anemia. ESR levels may prove useful.Besides, a detailed evaluation of symptoms will be needed, Therfore a general physician opinion is advisable.welcome for further suggestionsRegards,Dr Pankaj Borade ","hi, very recently, I have become very forgetful extremely tired and have frequent nosebleeds for no reason. Soar back and constipated. Could these all be linked? and if so what could it be. I visited the doctor today, but I would very much like a second opinion, thankyou for your time. nik" -118465,What causes pain in the upper abdomen?,"Hi,Looking to the history this pain might be due to acute appendicitis.Nausea or vomiting might not be there.consult surgeon and get examined.Ultra sound of abdomen will be much helpful.Ok and take care. ","I am having very intense pain on the very lower right side of my abdomen, near where the apendix is. Apendcitis runs in the famiy but I dont have any nausia or vomiting symptoms. It just feels like im being stabbed!! Could it be apendicitis?? PLEASE HELP" -140974,What causes tingling and mild nerve pain on the body?,"Difficult to say, not being there. You haven't said much in the way of recent problems your mother has had. If back pain there are quite a lot of possibiliteshttp://www.nerdpocalypse.net/diseases/back%20pain.html with pain from a back injury being the one you are suggesting. This would require a study to look at the back (MRI or CT). ","hi..my mom is operated for stone 2month before ...she used have body back pain and leg pain...she used have pain killer for that....she used to take daily one tab. for her brain(its a Psychology problem from last 10yrs )...just 2days back i had shown her to yoshamati hospital of bangalore they suggested to admit and they are expecting some problem in brain. i am too scary ,,pls suggest..as todays hospitals are running behind money..." -200735,What is the treatment for a bruise on the forehead of a baby?,"Hi,Albendazole is very effective against all types of worms.It will take some time to eradicate all worms from the system so you can wait for some time to get all worms eradicated from GI tract.One course is enough but you can repeat the course after 1-2 weeks if required.Keep her nail well cut and maintain good nails and hand hygiene.Ok and take care. ","My daughter had 2,3 half cm worms coming out of her anus.she was given 10ml single dose of albendazole ip of 400mg under brand name alpen.Next morning in her stool she had live worms.Is it necessary to give her another dose to relieve her of all the worms.also is the worms related to her eating ready to eat noodles often.Thanking you" -239920,How to reduce stress?,"DearWe understand your concerns.I went through your details. As your doctors said, nervousness is evident from the blood pressure readings. The condition becomes a sort of obsession with hypochondrac patients (health related worries). But it never is actual. Whenever you see the sphygmomanometer, your BP rise. Obsession. Nothing to worry. Time shall take care of it. The more you measure your BP (another person should do it) the easier for the cure of this condition. Meanwhile you should learn some lessons about your health, life, diseases, past future etc.Please post a direct query with every details. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to practice.I assure good relief. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. ","I am a 33 year old female I weigh 139 and I'm 5'3 i had a baby 3 months ago. Was completely healthy while pregnant and no blood pressure issues at all. Over the past several weeks I have been really worried about my health and it has stressed me out badly. Started taking zoloft 25 mg for anxiety at night. Last week I had blood work done because I have been getting light headed and very tired. My blood counts were good and no thyroid issue, sugar and iron were fine. They found a trace of protein and blood in urine and chalked it up to a UTI. Also had elevated liver enzymes of Alt was 98 and ast was 51. Cholesterol was 262 with LDL being 179, hdl being 74, and triglycerides being 54. My blood pressure at the doctors office was 124/90 while sitting, 117/79 while laying down and 177/81 while standing. I was very nervous an attributed that to the readings. Since then, I have been so worried about the elevated enzymes that it has caused me to stress. The other liver function test they did was normal and i didn't test positive for hepitits. Today my blood pressure was 134/100 and 2 minutes later it was 117/76. I'm afraid my cuff may be going bad or something because how could it go down so fast?? I'm super worried." -35859,"Irregular periods, continues dark discharge, using condoms no birth control pills. Suggestion?","Hi, the pain is called the dismenorrhea, irregular periods and dark discharge is a sign of infection, or anemia, and P.C.O.D, so it is always better to consult a gynecologist for diagnosis and treatment, For anemia take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods. Thank you. ",Im late on my period. ive been irregular for years. i have neve been to the gyno.. i was about 4 weeks late then had signs of a period. im having terrible cramps and been showing really dark discharge and blood.. normally this shows the first day of my period. but this is going on for almost three days.. i have been sexually active.. using condoms no other birthcontrol method. im scared and dont know what to do.. no health insurance -178081,What causes disorientation with fainting?,Parkinson's disease is currently not curable. The dopa medicines help alleviate the symptoms of slowness of movement but do not change the course of the disease itself. it sounds like the drowsiness may be from medication if she is taking it in the morning. the most common culprit is the blood pressure medication. Parkinson's disease causes low blood pressure when standing so patients usually do not need medication. talk to your doctor about your concern over the morning drowsiness ,My mother aged 76 is suffering from parkinson's disease. we are giving rasalect once a day and syndopa plus 1/2 tablet morning and night. and also Pacitane one in the morning and one in the night. plus she is taking BP tablet and cholesterol. Is this disease curable and is this dosage is normal or over dosage. Because she is feeling drowsy in the morning hours and not able to get up early. -122014,What causes pain in left abdominal with tea colored urine?,"Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. You have to undergo a proper clinical examination to be done by a Doctor who can catch many of the problems on your proper history and physical examination and can then guide for further investigations and treatment.This is very non-specific complaint. Go for Utrasongraphy and blood/ urine / stool tests. If everything is normal , nothing to worry. This can be just due to stress or so . ",Im 23 years old. I have a normal diet and physical activity limited to walking for just about 1 km everyday. Im having some kind of sensation in the left side of my abdomen. It is not at all painful. I have almost clear urine and sometimes pale yellow. I have a mild temprature around my lower abdomen but this is only when I sit down somewhere. But other wise the body temprature is normal. In the past flew days I have increase my volume of water consumption and urinate for about 6 times a day. I have no pain while urinating or burning sensation. There is only uneasyness in the abdomen. Why possibly could be the reason ? -118840,What causes abdominal pain after fever?,"Hi,from history it seems that you might be having hyper peristalsis and acid reflux giving this problem.Due to some indigestion this can produce this type of feeling.Take some antispasmodic medicine like Meftal spas.Take Omeprazole medicine for 2-3 days.Take plenty of water.Ok and take care. ","I have a tingling sensation in my upper abdomen and a somewhat pulling sensation below that, like in my belly button. What could that be, it has felt like this the last few days. It doesn't hurt by any means but it feels so weird and is getting annoying. I am a female, 21 years old, 110 pounds, 5 foot 4 inches." -152016,Suggest treatment for hand injury caused by trauma,"Hello,The symptoms can be related to nerve pain. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. If the symptoms continue,I suggest to see a neurologist and get evaluated. You may need prescription painkillers such as Gabapentin.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","The veins in my hands are swelling and causing pain. My fingers and wrist are hurting as well, with swelling in fingers. I have 3 herniated disc in my neck and 2 in my lower back, i am not sure if these symptoms are from nerve pain or something else, maybe vascular related? Please help me, because I am going to the er tomorrow morning if not. Thanks" -151715,Suggest treatment for multiple sclerosis,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Abruised rib usually results from an injury such as a fall or a blow to the chest, which may happen while playing sports.Bruised ribs are often painful, but over-the-counter pain relievers and ice packs can help. The bruising may take several weeks to heal.I suggest using a gastro protector such as Omeprazole in the morning to protect the stomach.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","My husband is experiencing very painful ribs on his left side. The pain started about 1 month ago. There was a bruise on his skin a few inches down from his rib cage. The pain lasted a couple weeks and then went away for about 1 week. Once the pain started again I looked and there were 2 more bruises on his skin. He went into the doctor and they did xrays, which all turned out fine. They also did blood work - which all came back normal including platelet count. They gave him anti-imflamatory medication and it really helped - took the pain away and cleared the bruising. He stopped taking it because it really messed up his stomach. The pain came back last night with 2 more bruises on his skin. Any thoughts" -78649,Suggest treatment for abdominal pain and lumps near the kidney,"Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can advise you, that Prochlorper is a safe medicine for treating nausea and vomitting.If you can be more specific about your immuno-suppressive or anti-rejection treatment, being taken for the transplanted kidney, i can give you an expert advice.You can send the medicines being taken to me, as a direct question.Wish you well.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","i have had a kidney transplant 17 years ago, recently diagnosed with breast cancer and have started radiation treatments, my oncologist prescribed prochlorper for the nasaue and vomiting yesterday. wha ti need to know is it alright to take with the rejection medicine" -35469,Is pregnancy possible if having continuous intercourse?,"Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.polycystic ovarian syndrome causes anovulation. If the ovum is not released then intercourse will not result in pregnancy.it is important to treat the PCOS first,I recommend following to my patients at Clinic who have PCOS,1, weight loss if you are obese.2.tab metformin 500mg thrice a day.3.Diane 35 for 3 cycles.later drugs to induce eggs along with scan to look for a mature egg follicle intact cycle followed by timed sex or inutero insemination,thanks,Dr Bhagyashree. ",dr....I 24yrs female married.We r trying for a baby for last 2 months..my periods are 35 days long and lasts for 5days. I am having poly cystic ovary and taking medicine.I am taking folic acid also.I had my periods this month 12th to 16th. soon after 16th we are havibg continuos 7days intercourse.can i be pregnant.. -19013,What shall I do for heavy periods and anemia?,"Hi. I hope you are feeling better now. Have you been started on Iron tablets? I would suggest tablet Livogen XT (combination of Iron, Folic acid and Zinc sulfate) once at night with a glass of lime juice for better absorption. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. Continue the above for three months minimum. You will feel better in about one or two weeks. I also suggest a deworming medicine tonight and skip Iron tablet. A single dose of 400 mg Albendazole is sufficient. From tomorrow onwards restart the Iron tablets. This should take care of the anemia. With regards to the endometriosis, this is something that can only be confirmed by seeing with the eyes under a laparoscopy. If your doctor wants to take a look under laparoscopy, then you should consider it once your hemoglobin is back up. The advantage is that any endometriotic lesions can be burnt with cautery at the same time and if it is a fibroid which is causing these symptoms, then it can also be treated simultaneously by laparoscopy if it is average sized. Endometriotic cysts can also be treated if found at the same time. The rest of your scan sounds normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity) so do not worry. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I have had irregular and painful periods since I started my first periods in 13. I have a kid, who is 3 now. It was a normal vaginal delivery and I did have a fibroid that came out later that day. But as of lately, I have been having a very pink tinted discharge with pain and uncomfortable. My last menstruation was very heavy and painful. I got up from bed to go restroom to change and my thighs were trickling with blood. I felt horrible with painful lower back pain, nausea and I almost threw up from it. I got in the shower hoping to feel better, but as soon as I got in, it felt like someone flipped my switch off. My arms and neck went limp and everything started to go white. My mother helped me to lie down in bed. Then, I felt cold, clammy and shivering. I took two Tylenol to help the pain, which it did. I went to the doctor that day and she just drew my blood and said I was anemic and not pregnant. I followed up with a gynecologist, he said it could be endometriosis and everything else is fine. He also told me that I have high risk HPV. I have had a transvaginal ultrasound that showed everything pretty much fine except for the follicles on my ovaries. I am so confused about my health condition. Please help." -128230,How to cure swelling in elbow caused by injury?,It could be a haematoma. Just want to know whether it is a painful or painless swelling. I would advise you to get a surgeon opinion. Ideally this growth should be removed. ,HELLO THERE. MY COUSIN HURT HIS LEG PLAYING SOCCER FEW MONTHS AGO. HE NEVER TOLD ANYBODY. HE GOT HURT AGAIN IN HIS LEG AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN HE GOT A BIG GROWTH LIKE AN EGG AND IT IS HARD. HIS PARENT SENT HIM FOR AN MRI AND SHOWS HE HAD A BIG MASS BETWEEN MUSCLES . CAN THIS BE DANGEROUS? -142858,Should I continue using muscle relaxers for back pain which leads to sleeplessness?,"hi,from history it seems that due to degenerative changes you might be having osteo-artheritis.Go for physiotherapy like Back extension exercise daily.Go for short way diathermy.Lumbar traction will give good relief.Avoid weight lifting.Take calcium, vitamin A and D supplements.Ok and take care. ",This is the second time I am trying to place query in regards to L5-s1 inter-vertebral disc spaces are mildly reduced. How to get cure and what precaution needs to be taken and what does it means and how it happen. I have already done the transaction through my debit card without receiving any answer. -219396,"Jaw and tooth pain, headache, gum infection, took cap. What to do?",It appears to be gingivitis which is relatively common. For the pain take brufen tablets 2-3 times daily and for the infection use Flagyl (metronidazole) and Amoxil (amoxicillin) if you are not allergic to penicillins that is. Also use a softer toothbrush and mouthwash ,"Hi there, last night at work I noticed a dull ache from the front of my mouth. Weirdly it seems to be that my gum only around one tooth (top front) seems to be slightly inflamed. It feels like a bruise when I press down on it and when I cleaned my teeth it bled slightly. This morning the ache is still there, I can ignore it but the bruise like pain still persists if slight pressure is applied. How can I stop this infection from getting worse until my dentist appointment?" -47460,What medicine can I take for itching in the groins ?,Hello; welcome to HealthcareMagic Eczema is a sort of dermatitis or inflammation of skin and along with that it may have a bacterial or fungal infection.So your Gyn has given you clotrimazole which is a antifungal.If you do not get relief then consult a Dermatologist and you will have to take oral medicines like Fluconazole/Itraconazole which are potent antifungal along with the local application of clotrimazole on recommendation of a Dermatologist. Thanks ,i would to know how to get rid of eczema on my biniki area im am using clotrimazole from my doctor(gyn) -137127,8 year old boy has swollen lips,hi she has allergic rhinitis and need to do allergic sensitivity test . after test we will find out the reason for allergy and can avoid it do continue with medicine it will take 2 month to many year to recover from allergy advise to take healthy diet and avoid dusty environment i hope i answered your question . ,"hello! my wife is suffering from allergic cough and cold as well as sneezing since 4-5 months i have shown her to a allopathy doc he said she is suffering from allergic rhinitis . which is characterized by an itchy/runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion . Other allergic symptoms include: itchy ears and throat, Eustachian tube problems (the tube connecting the inner ear to the back of the throat), red/watery eyes,cough,fatigue/loss of concentration/lack of energy from loss of sleep, and headaches . plz prescribe some remedy as allopathy medicine are of not effecttive as given. her age is 30 she doesn t drink tea/cofee but always thirsty of water, doesn t like sweet but like spicy and sour food. feels always warm and always in a hurry of doing things.her ESR, hameglobin and blood pressure is normal cheked recently." -114491,How does Deviry work after a left redical nephrectomy?,"Hello,In rare cases, people taking hCG have developed blood clots. Although also rare, allergic reactions can occur, including mild skin rashes and severe anaphylactic reactions. It may be a rash due to viral origin or some other allergy. Use tablet levocetrizine twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist ","Can the HCG detox program cause Bruising? My wife is using the spray form of HCG. She has been on the detox program for about 20 days, but in the last few days we have noticed some bruises on her arm and legs, most not very large. Thank you, Keith Robinson" -184688,Suggest diet to follow for person in stage IV prostate cancer,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.It appears that your father has stage 4 cancer of stomach. After cancer was operated in the stomach the disease appeared in the lever to cause metastasis. The survival of stage 4 cancer patients is 2 years after detection. This is not a fixed duration but if aggressive chemotherapy is given then he might survive longer.To extend his survival he must be counseled to take chemotherapy and this can slow the disease progression and keep him comfortable. There are new techniques like chemoembolization and radiofrequency ablation which has successfully delayed the disease in many patients. He should also be given enough pain relief because cancer patients have lot of pain and this causes their general condition to worsen. Please do not worry. ","Hello, My father who is 80 yrs old had stomache cancer, tumor was removed but now, 5 mos. later his stomache cancer returned. Now, he has two small dots on his liver. He wants no treatment. What is life expectency for him? We are truly devestated." -141537,How can I deal with intermittent pain in hip and groin which has mild bruising?,"Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM.Back pain at this age may be due to several reasons. Commoner ones are- mechanical back pain, lumbar spondylosis, degenerative lumbar disease, UTI, Renal pathology or bowel problems.Therefore, a detailed history, physical examination and tests are needed for diagnosis.For the time being, my advice isXray LS Spine - Ap/lat (you haven't specified what Xray he has done. If the same was already done, you won't need to repeat)Complete blood count, urea, creatinine, Calcium, Vit D(25)Urine for routine examinationHe should have high fiber diet and Ispagulah husk 2 tsf in a cup of water at bedtime.Tab Paracetamol 500 mg twice daily for 3 days. Bed rest for 2 days.You should also consult your local physician for further evaluation. You may also need to consult an orthopaedic surgeon, if your physician feels that there is musculoskeletal problem.MRI of LS Spine may also be needed to rule out any spine abnormality.Regarding your concern about prostate, I would say that if there is any burning sensation during urination, difficulty in voiding, reduced flow, severe constipation he needs to have per rectal examination by your local doctor to rule out prostate enlargement. In that case you may need ultrasound examination and serum PSA level.For any further questions, please write back.Regards,Dr. Kaushik ","My father has been having lower back pain, and after many trips to his chiropractor- he had xrays done- the chiro told him there was some darker shadowing he needed different angles of to ensure nothing was going on that would be concerning. What could this mean/be? He had stated if my dad ever had prostate problems he would be more concerned, but he never has...help?" -4207,Will septate uterus show false positive pregnancy?,"Hello. The report shows (attachment removed to protect patient identity), ? septate uterus, but no intrauterine pregnancy as per written reports. Please share your ultrasound pictures for review of septate uterus. As far as pregnancy is concerned, get a serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test done first and if positive then repeat scan for ruling out an ectopic pregnancy. ","Hi doctor, I recently visited a gynecologist as I missed period. I visited for the confirmation of pregnancy. She tested my urine sample and confirmed that I am seven weeks pregnant. She prescribed some medicine and asked for my symptoms. I said there are no symptoms like nausea and I only bared sharp stomach pains sometimes. She suggests pelvic ultrasound at that time and I went for a pelvic ultrasound. He tested twice and he says he did not find any gestational sac and also he puts a question mark? He mentioned septate uterus in the scanning report. I was worried and my doctor saw that report and asked to do the test after one week. I am really worried. Do I have septate uterus? Why he puts a question? What is their opinion? I do not know. what should I do next? Please suggest." -56658,Suggest treatment for nose bleed before clot removal from pulmonary arteries,"dear patient your mother is suffering from heart disease and aortic aneurysm.since the successful surgery depends on multiple factor so we I can not predict without other details.. there are some score which are required to calculate. but as far as studies conducted in various part of world, 10 year survival is 60 %..and mortality risk during surgery is 8-10 % ","My mom is having an aneurysm clipping surgery in two weeks, i wanted to know the likelyhood that she could pass away during surgery she is 48 95lbs and 5 7 she has COPD, coronary artery disease, heart disease, a 30% blockage in one of her arteries, tachycardia issues, very low blood pressure, and multiple other vascular and cariac related problems. she is also on a pretty large amount of medications, some of which she will have to stop taking for the surgery i would again, like to know how likely it is that she will make it out of surgery and survive? thank you so much" -20740,How to control schizophrenic patient?,"Hi. Your uncle has schizophrenia. It is a chronic disorder. It is a less likely cause for getting aggressive after taking pills. If he is on any antipsychotic medication, then it will get better for him after taking it. You have to teach to improve his care. He needs Amisulpride medication. Your uncle is suffering from negative symptoms because of schizophrenia. You have to take him outside to the sunlight exposure for 20 minutes. Give him some brain stimulating work like training him to separate vegetables, wheat from the rice mixture of 100 grams. I am sorry to say that he may have a lifelong illness. But it can be controlled with medication and behavior therapy. ","Hi doctor, My uncle had got schizophrenia when he was 20 years old. Now he is 45 years old. He gets aggressive after taking pills, and he is alright without them. He has stopped talking. He is not sleeping and talking to anyone. He isolates himself. He does not even take a shower. My dad bathes him." -121654,What is the cramp like feeling in my abdomen?,"Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to eat any food from outside if you do. I would then get your stool tested for ova and cyst to rule out an intestinal infection, and treat it if positive. If all are normal, I would not hesitate to go for a thyroid function test for you considering the history of sweating and cramps. Further management would depend on the reports of investigations.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","Hi, I'm a 29 year old, 181 pounds and 5'10"" healthy female. For the past few days I have been getting bad cramps in my lower abdomen. It hurts to try to pass gas and hurts to try to have a bowel movement. I am also sweating really bad all day and at night. Sometimes they are hot sweats and sometimes cold sweats." -45706,Why do I have periodically recurrent glans penis rash?,"HIWell come to HCMThe symptom stated here could be hypersensitivity phenomenon and this is some time difficult to know the exact cause, most of the time such rash comes around on its own, in very rare condition this needs treatment and the best option would be Tab Hydroxyzine 10 mg three times in day, hope this helps. ","i have this odd honeycombed blotch on my face , it appeared 2 days ago it does not itch ,its not sore, it is on my left cheek , i do not wear jewellery or clothes to bed and my pillow cases are patternless so i dont know how this has happened it does look like ive been branded" -22336,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -88409,Suffering from jaundice,"Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.If there was nothing on ct scan then i doubt that there is any lesion on ylour liver. surgeon may have seen soemthing like heamngiom but it could have seen just darker part of liver or he jsut saw sometzhing else. so i think that you shouldnt be worried,just have regular lft check ups and watch for any new symptom. Wish you good health. Regards ","Hi,I m a healthy 46 year old woman and about 2 months ago I had my left ovary removed because I had a large cyst . Doctor removed the cyst and the ovary. During the surgern he came across a liver hemangioma which at the time he said not to worry about. I have the picture of the hemingioma. A moth later I went for my follow up and he sent me for an ultrasound which showed did not show hemingioma. He now wants me to go to an oncologist for a second opinion. I m very concerned because why now? I also had a pelvic ct scan with contrast and nothing showed up there either." -104902,Suggest remedy for pressure on chest due to SVT,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Possibility of simple musculoskeletal pain because of coughing is more likely.But better to get done chest x ray to rule out fracture or any internal lung pathology.If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much.Apply warm water pad on affected areas.Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","From approximately Dec 28 until Jan 9th I had congestation in my chest. A little wheezing, not much mucus, but a lot of coughing, some of which was self induced. Every since Jan 10th my right chest has been very sore, especially when lying on my back, or on my right side. The pain center is close to right below my right nipple. Could I have a hairline fracture or a compression fracture?" -138784,What causes soreness below the ribs and back pain?,"Dear- thanks for using our system and will give you my medical opinion about your problem. Low back pain is one of the most common causes of visiting the doctor . Most of the time is related to spinal stenosis,arthritis and bulging disc.Overweight aggravates it due to the pressure over the nerve and vertebrae. In addition to this,you have scoliosis that makes it difficult to find a comfortable position. I recommend you to loose weight,start exercise that will improve muscle strength of the back, use an orthopedic or hard mattress and a back support if lifting heavy things. If it doesn't improve, you might need an MRI of lumbosacral for further evaluation of your problem.Dr.Sara ","hello! i have been having low back pain for quite sometime now, and i think its getting worse. The pain is no longer confined to the back area (right side), but i felt like its radiating to the right abdominal area too. The pain can be described as if the muscles are very fatigued. i have not felt any numbness. I find it difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position. I have a moderate lumbar scoliosis, and i noticed that pain started when i started gaining weight..please help." -216987,Suggest remedy for acute tonsillitis and tooth disease,"Hello!Read your query.I recommend you to take a full mouth professional scaling with the dentist..Use warm salt water gargle thrice daily.Gargle after every meal.Make sure you do not have any acid reflux disease(acid reflux must be treated primarily if you suffer from this).Thyroxine can cause halitosis rarely but in most cases, it is secondary to bad oral hygiene.Keep your blood sugar level under good control.Regards. ","Hi i am 37 and suffer from bad breath, i brush my teeth an within half an hour get a metal kind of taste then the smellyness comes back, i am also on thyroid tabs, 100 a day. Its really embarassing an really kicks my confidence to do any thing or socialize.. (help)" -26749,"Whenever my sister goes out, her skin turns red and itchy. Why?",Hi. Your sister might be suffering from photoallergic dermatitis. Please send the photographs of the lesion for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment. Serum IgE is a little bit raised and again indicates an allergic response to sunlight. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hi doctor, My sister is suffering from skin rashes. It comes and goes. Whenever she goes out in sunlight, the parts of the skin exposed to the sun are turning red and start itching. It disappears after a couple of hours. When we did blood test, IgE level is 220 IU/mL. What is the problem? Can this get treated? How long does it take to cure completely? Which specialist doctor we should contact? Thanks in advance." -13911,Will taking Microgynon 30 on the first day of my period be effective?,"Hi. Ellaone (Ulipristal) stays in the body for around 36 to 72 hours after ingestion. So hormonal oral contraceptives should be started only after five days, to be assured that there is no reduced effect of combined oral contraceptives due to Ulipristal, which is a selective progesterone receptor modulator. Combined OCPs (oral contraceptive pills) are fully effective after seven days of continuous hormone usage, so you need to take an additional method of contraception like condoms for these days. Please revert back if you have any liver impairment, gall bladder disease, migraine, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, breast condition. ","Hi doctor, I took the Ellaone emergency contraceptive pill two days ago and have started my period today. So I would like to start taking the combined contractive pill Microgynon 30 today. Will that be fine? And will it be effective straight away?" -151068,Suggest treatment for twisted ankle,"Hello,The increased numbness in the forearm can be related to the peripheral neuropathy that you suffer. I suggest using medications such as Gabapentin to relieve the symptoms. The symptom of the watery eyes is not related to the first symptom. It can be related to a cold, flu or allergy. You can use artificial tear to help with the eye inflammation.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ",just had shoulder surgery last wed. i due suffer from periphial neropathies due to a c3/c4 fusion done in 2005. i am experiencing increased nunbess around left forearm up to the wrist and back of hand.also my left eye feels watery and itchy any advice to this symptoms will be greatly appreciated. -33009,Will history of having high BP and fibroid will effect conceiving?,Hi I think you can try for 3 more months. If it doesn't work then you can meet a doctor for further evaluation. Get your bold pressure measured. If it's high you can start medicines. You can also go for a ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries just to clear your doubt regarding fibroid. ,"Hi Doctor, I removed my jadelle contraceptive which i had been using for the past 4 yrs after persistent heavy bleeding and heart thumping. Since then i have tried for three months to conceive but to no avail. i have a history of high blood pressure and fybroid in my family. Very worried, what should i do? Sine the removal was done i have been flatunating excessively and my tommy is getting bloated each passing. My periods have been regular since the removal was done." -27934,Had I-pill post sex and bleeding now. When to expect her next periods?,"Hi. As she had the pill within the time as well as there was bleeding following that, chance of pregnancy is nil. Now, it is difficult to say about her next cycle. As this I-pill contains high hormone, it can mess up her inner hormonal balance. Due to this reason, she may have late period next time. For further doubts consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, My girlfriend got her periods 20 days back. We had unprotected sex before 14 days and she took an I-pill after an hour. Now, she is suffering from bleeding since seven days which is not too heavy. But, she has lower abdomen pain and backache. Is there a chance for pregnancy? When to expect her periods for the next month? Please guide." -98122,What causes lump on the head and blurred vision?,"Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.I think you should have mentioned about the bruise with the central white discolouration in that. With the history of fever, this could be an abscess due to super added infection of the hematoma formed after the injury. Therefore, I would advise you to take your son to the ER for a review with a definite mention of the lump over the injured part. Till then, you could give him an anti pyretic and an anti emetic which might be available over the counter in your city.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.0Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",my son got a bruise on his hip bone last fri. it was very blue then purple...a few days later a white pea sized lump appeared. the bruise is now a week old and is brown but the center where the lump is is white. the nite I noticed it he had been vomiting but no fever...the next few days he had flu symptoms so I went to er and they said it was a virus. I didnt think to mention the bruise but now im concerned because of the lump. -31524,Is it safe to conceive immediately after treatment for TB of lymph nodes?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Actually you should have waited till complete cure confirmed by treating doctor. A good nutrition &needful dietory supplements for having good health & resistance was desirable. Still never mind... as you have already conceived... you can do all the things even now....&take needful treatment as per your treating doctor&gynecologist's advise. Go for regular pregnancy check up &investigations advised . Take the treatment advised regularly. Avoid contact/exposure to any infection . Thanks. ","hello doctor, i had tuberculosis in the lymphnode and was under treatment since Dec '09 untill Sep'10. Now i am pregnant - just missed my period this month. Is it okay for me to get pregnant so soon after the treatment. I am 33 yrs old. Please respond..." -226755,Why am I not able to ejaculate while having sex?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Masturbation is an innocent method to relieve sexual tension and to get sexual enjoyment. I firmly assure you to avoid tension and worries about your history of masturbation. It will not affect mentally as well as physically after marraige. Even you may continue it after marriage also. It s a harmless method. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"how bad is hand sex for my married life?? Age: 24 years Gender: Male Medical history: Did hand sex since my childhood age of 4 years till I was 19 years of age. Then stopped for about 3 years. Then started again and still doing. Want to know that how this history of mine will effect my married life? I will marry at the age of 25, i.e. within 1 year." -103316,How can a dry cough with chest pain be treated?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should definitely rule out asthma in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",i have freezing problems which i try to fight off and when i do i get really tired and have to sleep all the time. i have also breathing problems when i get like this i feel like some one drowning me in cold water. i have test done but no one can seem to find out what the problem is. -60429,What causes itchy scaly skin patches and leg cramps while having myositis?,"If you are having rashes two weeks after stopping the medications, then it is unlikely that it was related to them. Is there anything else that you could be having an allergic reaction to? It may also be worthwhile to see a Dermatologist to help diagnose the cause of the rash. I hope it resolves soon. ","I took two days of keflex two weeks ago for a bacterial infection from a splinter. The dr. changed my antibiotic to doxicycline. 4 days later another big rash on my belly. It has been two weeks and I still have hives everyday. How long can this occur? They gave me a steroid but it made my bp go up. Plus, I already have high bp ( treated though) Thank you." -60480,How long should Doxymycin be taken?,"Hello,Thak you for trusting HCMA single Widal test cannot confirm Typhoid. Your titers are high. So repeat widal test needs to be done to assess the increase in the titer value. Increase titers in subsequent testing will confirm the diagnosis. Blood cultures can also confirm Typhoid.RegardsDr.Lekshmi ","Hello Doctor , my widal test is positive . S.Typhi O is 1:320 S.Typhi H is 1:320 And my Typhidot test is negative . I had fever for more than 24 hours continuous and I took some tabs Panadol extra , Amoxiclav ( antibiotic ) . I don t have fever for the last 16 hours. No pain in body /bones No rash No vomit No diarrhea No constipation No headache Plz suggest me if the widal test is the clear and final decision that I have a typhoid or no ? Thank u" -124462,"Flank pain, burning sensation, tingling. Caused due to messed up TSH?","Hello,I suggest that you be examined by a surgeon to rule out acute abdominal causes. You need to also get an ultrasound. Causes of abdominal pain and vomitting are appendicitis, cholecystitis etc. I suggest you get yourself checked out by a doctor. ",Hi yesterday I woke up and got in the shower when I noticed my stomach was a little tense if I pushed on it it hurt then I ended up puking neon yellowish color which I think was stomach acids later through out the day I started getting symptoms like cold sweats no fever aching muscles stomach pains diarrhea and headaches what could this be? -119983,What causes abdominal pain and brown discharge?,"Hi.When was the appendix removed ?You can not take buscopan immediately after appendix removal.If it is more than a week you may take buscopan , but this indicates that you need to be seen by your operating surgeon as to why there is pain in abdomen. The reason has to be found out as there should be no pain in abdomen after appendectomy operation.Stop anything orally, you may need to undergo X-ray of the abdomen in the standing position to see any intestinal obstruction and ultrasonography. ","hi, im 23, recently had my appendix removed and im having abdominal pains, feels like gas, iv taken gaviscon and i passed some wind and burped a little but the pain is still there, can i take buscopan now? it has been 45 minutes since iv taken the gaviscon" -134854,Have respiratory problem similar to asthma. Any side effects of oxygen treatment or Diprofos?,"Hi,Are you allergic to something in your house? Have you been around cats or other pets that you may be allergic to or perhaps pollen? There are a lot of allergy medicines available. Those containing ephedrine can be effective by stopping your nose running so much. These medicines can be taken by tablet or nasal inhaler. Your pharmacist may advise you on the alternatives available. ","So my nose has been pretty good for the past week or two, but today somehow my allergies came back and it's really bad. I constantly sneeze and my nose is so clogged, yet it's running to a point where clear liquid comes out. And by liquid I mean like water just flying down my nose. I took allergy medicine and flushed my nose with warm water. Nothing is working." -33216,Can intercourse soon after period completion lead to pregnancy?,"Hi actually there is a small chance of pregnancy throughout the cycle. But you can take some emergency contraceptive for that after consultation with a doctor. At this time a pregnancy test will not help. You will have to wait for your periods. If your periods get delayed check a urine pregnancy test. If they come in time , no need to worry about. Hope I have answered your question. if you have any other query I will be happy to help. ","I am off my pill and my period has been pretty regular each month. I just had my latest cycle last week..it ended on Friday. To make a long story short, my ex-boyfriend and I ended up having sex Satruday night (he pulled out), Sunday night (pulled out first time, ejaculated inside the second time) and then again on Monday twice - both times ejaculated inside.. is it possible that I could be pregnant?" -114974,Please suggest medicines for fever,"HiIndigestion,abdominal pain can occur with signoflam since it contains two pain killers namely Paracetamol and Aceclofenac.These side effects can be avoided by using H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitors half an hour before food.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician ","I have an insect bite on my forehead it swelled up and then the swelling was moving down over my eye and now to my cheek, it does not pain. I asked my doctor on phone and described by situation and he recommended signoflam for the swelling. I have taken two tablets and now my stomach is upset." -81433,"Stomach pain, bloating on breathing in. Taking laxatives for intestinal blockages. Due to kidneys?","Hi, many thanks for the query!You need to do certain investigations- USG (Abdo-Pelvis), X-ray KUB,Sr. creat., Sr. BUN, Sr. Uric acid, Urine (Routine & Microscopy).For time being, you may take anti-spasmodics, antacids, pain killers withyour doctor's opinion.Drink plenty of water so that at least 2 litres of urine is voided in 24 hrs.Wish you a good health. Take care. Regards. ",i am having pain at the left side of stomach its not continuous and also feeling urine after every 2 or 3 hrs from couple of days kindly sugest wt i should do -243000,"Child suffering with AIP, gets some foul smell from somewhere in the house. Psychiatric or something else?","Hi,Thanks for using healthcare magic.I have gone through your available history.Buspiron is good anti anxiety agent and is very useful in a case of panic disorder.You should not omit/restart any medication without consulting your doctor as it may be harmful to you.SO you should consult your psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management. Doctor may restart buspiron or may switch over to different drug like peroxetine .You may also get benefit by doing stress management and relaxation exercise like breathing exercise.Avoid caffeine in excess if any.Thanks. ",I have stopped taking buspirone for about a month because i wanted to clean my body off all chemicals. Unfortunately my panic attacks have return withen 3 weeks of stopping med (am a war vet ptsd related). Should i go back to the dosage my Dr. prescribe (5mg 3x a day) or should i go back to the 5mg a night that i was taking the last month when i was waning of the medication? thanks for your time -163076,Diagnosed with sclerotic hip with bone island,"Your son had a surgery to repair a broken ankle screw and is in split cast. He is also on heparin .You want to know if it is safe to fly. In my opinion , since he is on heparin and in a cast , there should be no problem in flying . only while he is on flight , take off the split cast and ask him to do ankle movements to prevent any swelling . ","my son had surgery to repair a broken ankle screws were fitted but surgery went well, we are due to fly to egypt on 31st march so my son will be 26 days after the operation but in a split cast , his surgeon as given him heparin injections but is it safe for him to fly." -186654,What are the signs of having throat cancer?,Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion we should get done repeat PET scan after 6 months.If nodules are same or decreasing than no need to worry about malignancy. But if nodules are either increase in size or in the number than we should rule out malignancy by biopsy of nodule. So better to wait at present and get done repeat scan after 3 months. ,My Godchild had a rare form of liver cancer when she was 12...she recieved chemo and radiation and had half of her liver removed. It has been 3 years and she went for a 6 month scan and they found 3 lung nodules each 3mm big. What are the chances that they are cancerous? They said they are just going to wait to see if they grow at her next six month scan. -249650,Is a subchorionic hematoma during an ectopic pregnancy a good sign?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As you didn't use any contraceptive method the possibility of pregnancy cannot be ruled out. So, if she missed her expected date of periods, better let her undergo urine pregnancy test once. If test gives positive result, you need to consult Gynecologist and let her undergo ultrasound to find out the gestational age and later management can be planned accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hello, My age is 25.. Me and my girl friend intimated each other in unprotected sex..it s been nearly 15days, and her periods are on feb 26th probably... I don t know whether I got ejeculation because I didn t penetrated properly into her.. But when she came on top of me, I can sense that some ejaculation has happend and I asked her.. Then she told me that, she got released some. And she is eating all the food which makes body heat due to which it can kill any sperm or?! So we are really very scared that we didn t use any condom or any pills till now.. Is there any chance of pregnancy..?" -145668,What do these lab reports for chronic microcytic anemia indicate?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have ANA positive for immunofluorescence test. It is screening test. It can be seen lupus but sometimes it is positive in many healthy individual also. Please send me your ANA profile line immunoassay reports. So that I can help you to give exact diagnosis. Then you should plan accordingly.Hope I have answered your question.If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I got some bloodwork tests back in the mail and it says that the test for ANA direct came back as positive abnormal and then across the line it says -01 I m kind of confused on what this means I kind a got an answer from the doctor that I might have lupus and then I need to go see a A certain kind a doctor but I was just wondering if this means that I have lupus and what kind -206217,What causes bruising in spine in a child with mild autism?,"Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid is having recurrent viral illness. Nothing to worry about. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",Hi doctor my son is 15months old he was suggested crocin syrup 250mg every 6months for his viral fever if the temp cross 101fh they asked us to use metal p . we have been using medicines since 4 days still there is no recovery fever keeps coming every 6 hrs let us know what we need to do -143952,"Suffering from back pain, headache. X ray shows loss of normal lumbar curvature, positive ANA test, raised CRP. Suggestions?",Along with neurontin take neurobion forte also twice daily and an anti-inflammatory like diclofenac sodium 75 mg Sustained release tab once a day.Avoid jerks and lifting heavy objects and avoid forward bending.If this relieves it is okay or you might need an MRI to scan the disc position and its indentation on theca (spinal cord covering) causing pressure on nerve cord.Further treatment will depend on MRI report ,"I have severe lower back pain. Nothing is making it stop, I am taking Neurotin for nerve pain. I can feel the area as if it is a ball or something hard in the lower back area. I previously suffered a herniated disk 8 years ago and fell a few days ago and the pain started back again in that area. I do not have any blood in the urine. I am using a heating pad at the moment to try to dull it but, nothing is working, please help !" -235564,What causes severe depression while suffering from hyperthyroidism?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No Quetiapine will not worsen her symptom, there might be partial response or no response. In which you might need to change drug after adequate dosage and trial. What she is thinking is a part of psychosis and it will improve with medication. Remember medication are not magic pills and it usually takes time to show response. If she is unmanageable at home admission can be a possibility. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",My wife is taking this medication quetlapine 50mg three time a day could this medication make her symptoms become wers. She thinks there are other people living with us. She has been taking this with a patch called Rivastigmine 4.6mg for the past 30 days and no change in her helusinations. -116379,Is antibiotic treatment better than steroids treatment for fever in a hypertensive patient?,"Hi, ASO titre is not a disease. It indicates presence of bacterial antigen in the body. It lacks specificity. Consult your clinician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician ","Dear Doctor, My Daughter who is aged 18 years has an aso levels of 600 and she has been prescribed Penidure 12 La, when we approached a physician for a test dose, she has advise us not to go for injection, but to take Pentids tablets daily, i seek you advice." -19203,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -137706,What does lower backache along with rashes on the arms indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The abdominal bloating can be due to indigestion and pain killers. I hope this information has been helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal ","Lost all of the early pg symptoms(ewcm, back pain, bloating)at 11 dpo but having back pain and cm occasionally. I was in Clomid for last 3 months. last month also at 10 dpo all symptoms gone and got periods. Am ttc for 2 years, had 2 miscarriages at 5 weeks in 2015. So what s wrong here, why I am getting symptoms and not getting bfp for these 2 cycles. These 2 months I felt ewcm after ovaluation till 11 dpo, didn t feel this in ttc since 2 years" -141880,Noticed both upper and lower back pain,HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query.From your history a lumbar sprain or a disc injury can be suspected.A physical examination with an orthopedician and an X ray followed by MRI should be done after that if necessary.That can rule out it.In such case i treat my patients with muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside NSAIDs like aceclofenac and neurotropic drugs.I also recommend to do physiotherapy and exercises also.Hope this may help you.Let me know if you have any further query. ,"Hi, I have been experiencing pain that is mainly to the right and left side of my lower back. when walking, standing or doint other normal activities I experience no pain. The pain is quite severe when I getting out of bed or getting up from a sitting position. inthe last day or so, the pain seem to have moved to the far side (right and left) . I m not experiencing any other symptoms." -126363,What can be the reason for a continuously sharp pain in the left area of my stomach ?,get ultrasonography & urine routine & microscopic done. it will reveal real picture. ,Hi! i was wondering what is happening to me.. From the date of my period which is March10 i m having on and off pelvic pain on both sides and now with tightness of lower abdomen just below the navel and i m always sleepy.. -205741,Suggest treatment for high fever in a child,"hi If he had vomiting only after taking food means may be due to gastritis due to eating out.NO need to worry if it happens once in a while.If it is frequent everyday ,we have to find whether vomit is forceful or associated with any abdominal pain to r/o GERD/ CNS CAUSE ",My 12 year old son has suddenly started vomiting every so often. Today was the second time in two months. What possible things could be the problem. Today we returned from theme park rides where he had some fish and chips. He is also autistic and when he was a baby I dropped him approximately three feet. I am worried that perhaps ultimately it is linked to the drop. -16987,My mom's BP medications are causing sleeping difficulties. Please suggest a suitable medicine.,Hello. Get her lipid profile and sugars tested. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any other doubts. For more information consult a cardiologist online -->https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hello doctor,I am posting this query on behalf of my mum. She was said to have a high blood pressure three years ago and placed on medication by the doctor here. But, the problem is, she does not sleep at nights when she is on medication. She would have to stop taking her medicines for five to six days sometimes which makes her blood pressure very inconsistent. The medicine she takes is called Nifecure (Nifedipine 20 mg). Kindly advice a suitable medication to control her blood pressure that would also allow her to sleep at nights." -94247,What causes lump between wall of vagina and rectum?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have hard enlarged lump in neck. It may be due to some enlarged cervical lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. Or it may be some soft tissue tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I am a 40 year old female. Average weight/petite. I have a walnut-sized lump on the front of my neck that is getting bigger over the last year. I have had two ultrasounds of my thyroid and all is normal. Food gets caught in my throat and cbc was normal. Should I see an ENT even if ultrasounds showed nothing? Everyone sees the bump, it is protruding farther out than my Adam s apple to the left and above it. It is hard to the touch and the dr. said it is not a lipoma. My other symptoms are muscle weakness, upper back pain (having physical therapy for pain between my shoulder blades and daily headache) worse when I wake up in the morning, and severe fatigue (weakness, constant napping on weekends, going to bed at 7-7:30 at night..progrssively getting worse). I am taking B12 and vitamin D and synthroid. My thyroid levels were within range. Bad cholesterol a little high. I also have a uterine fibroid(1.5-2 cm), and ovarian cyst(3cm)as of ultrasound last August (probably unrelated, but thought I would add). Otherwise I am healthy. Hardly ever sick with colds or flu!" -233951,Habit of masturbation since years. Whats the remedy for future?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you are facing problem of Erectile Dysfunction since last 10 months.This is called as Secondary Erectile Dysfunction and is most likely to be due to your Psychological problem .Please consult qualified Psychiatrist for counselling .Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.and delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Do not worry this will get resolved within six months .Dr.Patil. ","I am 52 years old male have very little penile sensation, poor sustained erection since more than 10 months, have normal sperm count, no history of injury to back or body but have reactive depression due to personal circumstances, BP135/85 pluse 65/mnt, earlier have good strong erection, I do regular excercise but no help please guide me AAAAAAA YYYY@YYYY" -195625,What could high lactic acid levels in an infant indicate?,"it's is normal.. in children, due to sensitive skin, which crying or sick.. flushing occur.. it's not related to heart disease.consult a pediatrician if there is poor weight gain or frequently cold or cough.. ","My 20 month old daughter has intermittent red cheeks especially if she has been crying, exercising or is unwell with a cold for example. I put regualar cream on them because her skin is sometimes dry, but it looks more like tiny broken cappillaries just under her skin.Could this be heart related? She is otherwise strong and healthy." -42070,Suggest treatment for hair fall and fungus on scalp,"Hello, let me begin by telling you that fungal infection of the Scalp in adults is very rare, Selenium sulfide shampoos work in dandruff of the scalp..Since you have no such problems of the scalp and suffering from hairloss which doesnot appear in a pattern and appears diffuse, i would adv you a baseline inv. of serum ferritin levels and thyroid function tests to rule out more common reversible causes of hair loss viz. iron deficiency and thyroid abnormalities respectively.If the inv. are normal, i would adv you to take hair supplements in the form of tab Follihair 1 tab od for atleast 3 months and use a volumizing shampoo like Xgain for washing your hair.Thanks and regards! ",Hello... for 6 months my hair has been falling out....I am 75 yrs. of age..and the back of my head is getting really thin....Went to family doctor and he prescribed called Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP. 2.5% but have not used it yet....some Medical student told him I had a little fungus on scalp...I think he saw a birthmark.. have no problelms with scalp....so what do I do....Shampoo are not..... -250253,Suggest treatment for convulsions and fever during pregnancy,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today.The number of white and red blood cells in your urine has nothing to do with an STD or pregnancy.Urinary tract infections typically cause bacteria, a substance called leukocyte esterase, and nitrites to be present in your urine. Red blood cells can also appear if the inside of your bladder is inflamed from the infection.However, the presence of red blood in your urine can also be caused by other conditions of the kidneys or bladder that cause bleeding without infection. The most common of these is a kidney stone, and if you have had very severe pain in your back or lower pelvis, especially on one side, that diagnosis is also possible.Pregnancy or STDs do not generally cause blood to be seen in the urine. If you are concerned about pregnancy or STD exposure, these can be tested separately, but you do not have to be concerned about these conditions because of the presence of blood cells in your urine.I hope I was able to answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.Best wishes,Dr. Brown ",i went to get tested for a uti but my white blood cell count was really low and my RBC count was really high and they told me its either something wrong with my kidneys or something else. i was wondering if it could be due to pregnancy? or an std? i had unprotected sex -37326,"Trying to conceive, taken lycopene and folic tablets, ultrasound done, fine ovulation","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since you are having a normal ovulation, you need to get your husband's semen evaluated. If it is normal then you should give ovulation inducing tablets a try for at least six months after consulting your gynecologist. You will have to be patient for treatment. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com ","i m 29 yrs old.(F). i mtrying to concieve from past 10 months but in vain. i had a prob with 1st kid too 4 yrs back. 1 yr after marriage i concieved trying for a yr. consulted after 9 months the first time, she has given me some syrup lycophene ... and folic tablets. and i conceived after 3 months that is after ayr of marriage . after having a baby gal. i dint did really anything to contracept . but she is going to be 4 nxt month, nd i m tring to concieve but in vain. visited gynae every month frm past 3 months.. she has done ultrasound on 11 nd 14 day to see ovulation its all fine ..11 day it was 19mm nd 15th day it diffused. she had given me 5 tablets (3rd day onwards) for 2 months too." -152941,What causes cold sensation in knees and feet?,"Hello, See the best treatment is warm water fomentation and Physiotherapy treatment especially ultrasound therapy at the tail bone, and tens therapy can be given under supervision of expertise Physiotherapists. Which will relieve pain after max one month? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Hemang S Jani, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",What treatment for a tailbone injury that is over a month old. My sister fell down the steps and broke her kneecap and tore ligaments. She is in a cast from her thigh to her ankle but her tailbone makes it almost impossible for her to sit in bed or in the wheelchair. What do you suggest? My sister is about 300 pounds and very weak. -92049,What does a lump on the right side of the neck indicate?,"Hello,The possible issue with this lump on hip seems to be soft tissue lesion as lipoma or else. Though pain relief can be there with analgesic, it is not permanent solution.Surgical excision after ultrasound evaluation or CT scan according to the clinical judgement is the most appropriate way to go.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ",Hi i have a lump on my right hip about the size of my fist its always been there since i wss a child or as far as i can remember anyway it wss soft like liquid inbetween my flesh and skin now its gone hard and purple like brused and also hurts when i lay on my right side? -135181,"High blood pressure. Taking ramipril. Diagnosed asthma, allergies. Taking montelukast. Coughing, less sleep. Any suggestions","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.Forum. You are a college student, after spending with a full family so far and you are facing a lonely life now so you got depression, and started searching the net. This is called the 1st year syndrome of medical students, they feel as if what they read is felt by them and feel that they had that disease. The lack of good diet causes gastric hyperacidity and feel of heart problems. Stop following the net, and consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. Once you use medicines for few days you will get complete relief of the symptoms. After using the medicines you will be relieved of the diseases, you are thinking to have . Wishing for a quick annd complete recovery. Best regards. ","I believe that I have anxiety ... and nobody around (family or friends) seems to care or help. That is just breaking me even more apart. That is making my anxiety problems worsen. I have not gone to a Doctor for my anxiety problems, but after going through many pain issues I got on the computer and find out that all of my symptoms are related to anxiety. For example some of the things I have to face and deal with day and night are 1. Palpitations: The sensation of your heart beating faster and/or stronger. 2. Sweating Stress 3. Trembling, shaking 4. Shortness of breath, breathing discomfort 5. Stomach issues 6. Hot and cold flashes 7. Headaches or migraines 8. Dizziness or feeling faint 9. Eye Pain 10. Buzzing sensation in the feet, toes, hands, fingers, arms, legs 11. Allergy problems Back pain 12. Muscle twitching 13. Persistent muscle tension , stiffness 14. Weak legs, arms, or muscles 15. Weight loss ... I last about 7 pounds in the past 2-3 months. These are just some of the things I have to live with now days. I’m a college student and I us to be an athlete but I stopped after my problems started. My life is changing in a way I never wanted please help me. In school it s hard for me to pay attention and learn so I can pass my classes. Life is getting harder for me around people, and even when I m alone. My only medication so far is God." -15547,I recovered from left side paralysis. Why do I face difficulty in left leg while walking?,"Hi. I suggest you wear well-cushioned footwear made of MCR (microcellular rubber) material. It will help you to reduce the impact on the bone while walking and it reduces the pain. Keep yourself warm by wearing socks and avoid exposure to cold. Pain in cold temperature occurs due to decreased blood flow to the foot. Do continuous exercise to maintain function, and this will also help you to come out from your current issues. Keep walking regularly. ","Hi doctor, I am a 31-year-old male, and my weight is 52 kilograms. I am a brain stroke recovered patient. My left side got paralyzed before two years. Now, I am doing all my movements independently. My blood pressure remains low in 100 by 70 mmHg. I face a problem while walking on the left side, in the legs middle, forefinger and there is thumb pain. When I move from an average temperature to cold temperature, I started to have pain in my left leg fingers. Please help." -121417,Can a child be given Normet for stomachache?,"Hello! Welcome to HCM.This can be due to either infection & inflammation of bowel or a stone in urinary tract.Do you have fever? Any urinary complaints?In my clinic, to such patients, I advise ultrasound abdomen & pelvis, X-ray KUB, renal function tests, urine & stool routine, CBC & BSL.Treatment is done accordingly.If all these tests are normal, it can be musculoskeletal pain, in which case you should consult your Orthopaedic surgeon.Hope this helps.Wish you speedy recovery.Thanks.Regards. ","Yes, thank you. As of yesterday, I started having dull & sharp pains in my left pelvic/abdominal area. I have been experiencing for a month or more now, some dizziness/headaches and continue to. I'm going to have labs done this Friday. I'm wondering if i should make an appointment with my gyno." -144073,Having lower back pain. Took medicine. Done with MRI. Need Surgery?,"Hello, Welcome at healthcaremagic. The meloxicam is one of the NSAID OR NON STEROIDAL ANTI INFLAMMATORY DRUG.This medicine have interaction with LOSARTAN(Which is one of the ACE inhibitor).This may inhibit the anti hypertensive effect of your medicine.There can be deterioration in renal function if this is taken with frusemide(a diuretic),this looks to be part of your other medicine(coamifruse). This combination is not suitable for person in old age.I will advice you to consult to your doctor & ask for change of your analgesic medicine.You should insist more on physiothearpy like back strengthening exercises,infra red therapy ,etc.,This will help in reliving your pain . ","I would like to know if there are any bad reactions in taking meloxicam with blood pressure tablets (Losartan and Doxadosin) and also coamilfruse and 25mg thyroid tablets. I also take HRT and have done for years, even though now nearly 80. Would there be any bad reaction between the meloxicam and these drugs. I am about to try them for a month for very bad arthritic back pain, but want to know more." -137900,How can backache be treated?,"Hello,Please have your primary care physician order a spine x-ray for the thoracic and lumbar spine. Depending on what it shows, you may be asked to do physical therapy. You can also take OTC medication like Acetaminophen if your liver function is normal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Priya Sadanandan ","I have a dent in my middle lower back,my back pain is really bad and at night I have to sleep with a pillow underneath my back so that my body is in a upside down v or tent position and that makes my back feel better.what is really wrong with my back" -238210,Suggest treatment for hallucinations,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Dear, you must understand that YOU are YOU. You cannot become somebody else, and no one can make you some one else. Your behavior is yours. You should not worry about the behavior of others because nobody worries about your behavior. This happens mainly because everybody are busy with themselves. That is the key. You need just a counseling, that's all..If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Sir actually i m suffering from a mental problem in which i want to do lots of things but can t focus on single one. I think too much about my problems of family friends. I always doubt on the behaviour of my acquiantances. I some times have good feelin and sometimes bad feelling for them. It makes my confidence week and i can t find exactly what i want to do. This thing also led to tension in my mind regarding my friends and families. Sir i badly need your help i also want to meet u. Please help me.with that. -106948,How to treat chronic cough?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Qvar inhaler is having beclomethasone. It is inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). It is first line treatment for asthma. It is anti inflammatory and hence it is preventer medicine. Your daughter might be having asthma. She is not having any symptoms at present, so her asthma is controlled with this inhaler. You are talking about rescue inhaler which is used in emergency situations where asthma is not controlled by preventer inhaler. So better to continue qvar in your daughter as it has controlled her asthma. Give her for 1 year and then we can taper it down. Don't worry, she will be. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. ",My daughter has been placed on Qvar for a long time now. I read everywhere that it is for people that need to take their rescue inhalers at least twice a week. My daughter rarely takes it more than four times a year. Why do they keep putting her on this? -39152,What is the cost of treatment for pimples and acne?,"m giving u some tips to get rid of pimples: 1. never squeeze pimples as it can leave permanent scar. 2. drink 4 litres of water daily.as this i due to undigestion plz take care of constipation. 3.use reetha's water for washing ur face. 4. take 1 tablespoon honey+ 1 tablespoon raw milk.apply to face wash wid water after 5 min. 5.eat 10 12 leaves of neem empty stomach daily. 6.u canapply jaiphal ,pudina for this purpose. remember not to use harsh chemicals on face,b very choosy for that. dont take junk food, spicy foods,fried things. more over try syrup ;haridra khand khadirarisht 4 spoon syrup + 4 spoon water. take it after ur lunch and dinner for 40 days. ",Cost of treatments for pimples and acne and the scars left by them Can anyone post which is the best method for treatment of pimples and the scars(pores) in descending order with approximately cost for it ...please this can help many to prepare for the treatment cost -25821,How can the formation of tonsil stones be prevented?,"Hello. Tonsilloliths or tonsil stones are formed due to deposition of lime salts in tonsils after blockage of crypts in tonsils. Treatment involves removal of stones by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. Recurrent stones are treated by tonsillectomy. In the meanwhile, you can start Betadine (Povidone Iodine) gargles three to four times a day. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take them. For more information consult an ENT Otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hello doctor, I am suffering from tonsil stones and I am very much irritated by them. Can you please tell me how to cure them and how to prevent them? I have not taken any medicines until now." -226303,Does andractim gel effective for Gynecomastia ?,Hello welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.Your enlarged lesion could be from enlarged lymph nodes. It can be reactive lymph node enlargement. If it doesn't disappear in few days than investigating with FNAC (to rule out nature of lesion) is advisable.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"My husband had a flue jab and a pnemonia jab on Saturday and has felt unwell since, but today his groin area has swollen up both sides and is itchy, we have been to the doctors today but he seems to think if it is symptoms of the jabs, these things will disappear in a few days." -85246,What causes cysts in spleen and liver?,"1) Your should continue doing LFT very regularly than other liver transplant patient as you have posterior sectoral ductal obstruction.2) If bilirubin levels are not increased then you can wait for stenting, but you must continue LFT to watch for transaminases and bilirubin.3) You can discontinue UDCA from perspective of liver protection.4) To state as free of recurrence from HCC, you also need to do serum AFP (Alfa Feto Protein) level everytime with LFT. ","I underwent live related donor liver transplant 1 year ago for early HCC(2 < 2cm lesions ) and am on tacrolimus 0.5 BD ,EVerolimus 0.5-0-0.75 ,and Azothioprine 50 OD. Latest LFT was near normal except for SAP of 650 IU. Transaminases are of 50-70 range. How often must LFT be done? When can I be considered free of recurrence?Should I undergo Biliary stenting for posterior sectoral ductal obstuction as i am feeling alright right now? Wil continuing UDCA be helful? I am 42 at present." -135996,"History of afib aflutter, lyme disease and GERD. Developed sinus congestion and cough. Any ideas?","hello and welcome to HCM! your sign and symptoms indicate towards you having allergic rhinitis. patient usually has running nose, repeated episode of sneezing watery eyes, headaches, etc. for an acute attack antihistamines are the drug of choice (cetirizine-zyrtec 10mg once daily). you can use an intranasal corticosteroid for blocked nasal passages mometasone nasal spray-nasonex,200mcg one spray each nostrils daily. also you can use montelukast 10mg (montair)daily at bed time as prophylaxis. hope this helps Wishing you best of health. take care ","hi doctor! I have been sneezing continuosly since morning.. I have trouble in breathing from nose too at night while I sleep, i usually have to sleep from my mouth as my nose remains blocked . Since it is getting colder day by day, its getting worse. Last year this time i had got my blood test done in which it said that my eosonophil count is high. please suggest whta i should do" -1688,I have moderate abdominal pain on left side with white balls in stools. What is my problem?,"Hello. Yes, you might be having IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and you might have developed small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), with IBS which can occur commonly. In SIBO you get fat malabsorption which can lead to white stools. Can you please tell me whether you get greasy stools and bloating or not? Let me tell you that greasy stools are identified by a foul smell and floating on top of commode water. Also, share how much weight have you lost in how much time? I will start you on the treatment of SIBO, but meanwhile, we have to investigate and rule out other diagnoses whenever feasible for you. SIBO. CBC (complete blood count). C-reactive protein. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Stool routine, examination, and culture. Stool for fat content. Stool for reducing substances. Colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy if needed in the future. Pseudomembranous colitis. Tablet Rifaximine 550 mg thrice a day for 14 days, Mebeverine thrice a day. Oral rehydration solution. Exercise. After two weeks. ","Hello doctor, I have a gastroenterology issue for over a month. I have a mild to moderate upper and lower abdominal pain on the left side. The pain also extended to my left leg. Also, I pass stool twice a day (diarrhea-like stool) with large white balls in it and I am facing weight loss. I took Trimebutine and Mebeverine for over four weeks (I have IBS), also I am taking probiotics and digestive enzymes. What is concerning me the most are the large white balls in the stool that are not mucus (they are quite firm) and the weight loss. Due to COVID-19, I want to avoid physically seeing a doctor, so please suggest a possible cause and treatment." -61475,"Suggest treatment for left side weakness, memory loss and lack of immunity while suffering from viral infection","HiI think it will take time for you to completely get over your symptoms. Persistence of pain does not mean the infection is still there because other symptoms that will orientate to sepsis are not present.If i were your treating Doctor, i will add an anti-inflammatory pain medication like ibuprofen to augmentin and observe for some days.Also, you need to drink enough water.Wish you a speedy recovery ","Hi, week of Christmas I had a kidney stone on left side, with a bacterial infection. took antibiotic for 7 days and seemed fine. was traveling and thought pain in back was because of being stuck in car to long, ended up in er after I basically collapsed at drs office, er said I was sepsis. iv antibiotics for 24 hrs and sent home. im am a week out taking augmentin and the pain in my back/kidney are is still pretty bad. is it possible im still sepsis? kidney infection? don t know what to do. went to dr day before yesterday and no one knows what happened how I got that way nd if its gone. I need help please" -140938,What is the back pain and trace of leukocytes in my urine?,"My dear friend,the out of place hip can cause pain of the rest of spine.as far as your flank and back pain is concerned it can be caused by both spinal cord problem or kidney problem.not only infection but also stone in varios locations of y!urinary tract including kidney can cause this problem.also residual major infection can be a reason gfor this pain.thank you. ",I have had a kidney ultrasound liver test both of comeback normal still having flank back pain have had kidney infections and been on anabiotic s but they say this is not a kidney infection what is wrong with me? Wondering if it s a herniated disc because I am having lower back pain. Could your hips be out of place in that affect the rest of your spine? -61086,What causes burning sensation in the scrotum?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, pain is the main symptoms in case of viral infection of herpes in origin and it is neuritic pain it may last for long time even if the infection cures, what you are thinking for cross over the infection so that is not the case, but it is the viral infection pain only for the present and single infection hope this information helps. ","Have a case of shingles on the right side of right breast, around in back. Some rash break out. On an anti viral prescription. Three day prescription. Question is what is causing the burning, stinging pain on left side around the left breast? No rash just constant pain. Understand that shingles does nor cross over? Thank You." -202856,Suggest treatment for acute constipation,"HiWelcome to the HCM I understand your concerns. Don't worry. The most common reason for diarrhoea in this age group is a self limiting viral illness. The most important part of treatment requires good hydration and control of symptoms.You may take the following measures to help him out:1. Give him anti emetic such as domperidone or Ondensetrone for control of vomiting.2. Since these episodes are associated with gastric acidity, antacids such as ranitidine or Digene are helpful.3. Keep him well hydrated by regular feeds and oral rehydration therapy which includes ORS, lemonade, rice water, soups, buttermilk etc.4. Start a zinc supplement such as Zinconia or ZnD for early recovery.Hopefully this will be helpful. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.Take care ","Hi there, my son is 4yrs 4mths, he has mild diahorea 4days now and tonight he s started vomiting, I m trying to get drinks into him but he will only drink two syringe fulls, while he was vomiting the diahorea came too in his pants,he s sleeping and all he wants to do is sleep, I m just worried" -4702,Why am I having a tender lump beneath skin near anus?,"Hi. After reviewing the information shared and your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears you are suffering from Fistula -in Ano (tubular interconnection between anal canal and outside skin near the anal opening). The swelling you are talking about is called perianal abscess. It is a swelling because of infection of some anal glands.Around 30-40 % perinal abscesses are associated with a fistula. In your case having a couple of good quality pictures of the anal region can help in suggesting further treatment. Your MRI report reported presence of around 2 cm size fistula, with no abscess at the time of imaging and no higher up extension. This is a good prognosis type. It will need either of two things: (There are many treatments possible but for you I would suggest these). 1. Thread insertion in the fistula a tightening it every week. This treatment is called ""Cutting Seton"". You can use Shar-sutra or Silk thread. 2. Surgery to take the fistula out and let the area heal by itself over time (4 - 6 weeks). This can lead to loss of incontinence as well (control on stool holding) What to do now: You need to followup with a surgeon to do any one of the above two suggested treatments. Do sitz bath - take lukewarm water in a tub put a half a teaspoon of ordinary salt in it. Now sit in this water and try to make the water clean and sooth your anal region. Sit for around 15 min, 3 to 4 times everyday. Try to do at least twice per day. It will decrease itching and help to heal the fissure (as reported by you in your info provided). Avoid constipation with a large platter of salad, sprouts or Sat-Isabgol 2 teaspoon three times per day. Take 3 to 4 litres of water, measured by a bottle, measuring cup everyday. In case you need more information and help regarding what to choose and why, kindly followup with a couple of good quality pictures of the fistula site or discuss it with your local doctor. ","Hello doctor, Suffering from mild IBS D since last four years. Noticed a tender lump beneath skin near anus three years ago. Swells and shrinks itself. Mild throbbing and pale yellow fluid discharge from anus when pressed during swelling. Proctoscopy was done in a piles hospital. The doctor said no piles, fissure and fistula. MRI was done in another hospital. 17 mm T2 hyperintense linear tract with no abscess. No overt fluid signal as well. The doctor said nothing and discharged me. What is this tender lump? I am a healthy 35 years old male working in a office." -73705,Why is my follicle not rupturing even after injections?,"Hi,I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) Your age is fine but AMH is low and endometriosis is also a problem.2) If only 2 eggs are retrieved and not good quality it is better to take second opinion from another IVF centre.3) If it is same opinion consider option of egg donor.Let me know if you have anymore questions.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol ","Hi, I am diagnosed with stage 4 endo in aug 2012. implants were removed during LAP and was told to take lupron for 3 months , then try IUI, IVF. tried IUI twice which failed and last month tried IVF. after egg retirieval they said only 2 eggs retrieved and they are of no quality. they said cytoplasm was not good. they cancelled the ET and prescribed some tablets for 3 months to improve egg quality. My question is if I try next cycle is there still hope to get quality eggs? My AMH was 0.88. Age 30." -127455,Is it safe to use the laxatives phospho soda and magnesium citrate?,Hi.. It could be gastritis.. Antacids and antiulcer drugs will help.. Take plenty of water. Avoid hot and spicy food.. Reduce caffeine intake.. Be regular with diet habits and a good sleep with good stress management will help in preventing these symptoms.. ,"Hi, when i press my stomach it hurts but just the across the upper part of my stomach and along the right side. It's been like that for a while now but it started to hurt when i get up in the morning as well. Is it normal ?" -89813,"Had gall bladder removal surgery. Red rashes over midriff, abdomen. Cause?","Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for the query.Of course that gastritis,duodenitis and hiatal hernia are realted. Hiatus hernia is probably the cause of all it. and oly surgery can improve your sympotms if medicines arent helpful. But surgery in your case may be complicated since there is probably excessive adhesions formation. So you need to consult with your gastroenterologist and surgeon about all thisWish you good health. Regards ","I have a hiatel hernia , gastritis , duodenitis & a gallbladder that has stones, polyps & is diseased. I have to contact surgeon tomorrow about gallbladder. GI dr is reluctant to have hernia repaired surgically. Have had hiatel hernia for years, but gastritis @ duodenitis were recently diagnosed. I dont know if it is related or not, but I am a Celiac, have slready had 7 abdominal surgeries and have many medication allergies. Whatwould you recommend?" -210118,Can water go down to lungs in an infant?,Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. You should immediately rush her to a hospital where the doctor would be able to assess her and if required give her a stomach wash. The insect repellant is a neurotoxic substance and hence she requires to be monitored. Do not try home solutions in attempt to stop her from falling sick.Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any. ,hi i just want to ask. my baby sort of ate an insect repelant liquid lotion. but im not sure though. coz when she gagged i put my finger inside her mouth to make her vomit and she didnt. i smeeled my fingers and it just smelled nothing like the insect repelant. i had her drink water and gargle some too. is there any other way to prevent her from getting sick? -115926,Can antibiotics treat hydrosalphinx?,"Hi, No. Dry eye is not associated with psychological problems. But it IS associated with mental problems. Parkinson's disease causes a lack of blinking and this causes dry eyes. It is associated with tremor and a variety of other disorders. In addition, it is often (but not most of the time) with dementia which can have anxiety and depression with it. Without an exam, I can only give general information. cannot say in your particular case, but generally, Parkinson's is more likely than dry eyes producing a psychological condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","My dad was recommended to take Revocon for last 3 months to treat Dry Eye syndrome for blinking eye. He started having acute sideeffects and stopped taking for last 7 days and now seems to have even worse anxiety and depression type reaction, can you suggest what s the right course of action ?" -204726,What could cause shivering in a 1 year old child?,"HiI completely understand your concern.At the outset I would like to know about the medicines your daughter is taking,since how long and have the drugs been stepped up or down.Anyway it's common for children on anti epileptic drugs to get such symptoms. It's mainly due to lack of adequate sleep as children on and need minimum 8 to 10 hours of peaceful sleep, the lack of which not only causes such symptoms but also can trigger a seizure. The stomach pain can also be a part of her condition because there is also an entity called abdominal epilepsy which can have the same symptoms. An ultrasound scan of the abdomen might be useful to rule out any other pathology. Please consult your doctor again and clarify regarding these. If you have further questions I would be glad to answer. Dr.V.S.Sri Vidhya Chennai ",epilpsy my daughter has been diagnosed wit epilepcy she is 9 yrs old. she seems to be realy tierd and she has a lot of headaces n some times she looks real sick n her stomach hurts n she feels nausues n dosent wanna eat. she gets dizzy n has a fever some times she been to the dr n they gave her antibiotics n these same symptoms keep coming back. she is on her medication for epilepcy. -61630,Suggest treatment for ross river fever,"HiRecovery after stroke differs from patient to patient. Physiotherapy plays an important role. Usually it takes 3-6 months. If he is able to swallow food on his own, then oral diet is encouraged rather than IV fluids. Otherwise, nasogastric intubation is an option before going for IV fluids. IV fluids can be administered depending upon his hydration status which should be monitored daily by urine output & vitals monitoring.Thank you for contacting healthcare magic.I hope, you are satisfied by the answer ","We have a patient who had a massive stroke was then diagnosed with septicaemia. The CT scans show a large amount of brain damage on the righthand side.He was returned home for palliative care without fluids and given a couple of days to live. After 5 days he has suddenly opened his eyes and is now able to interact to external stimulus, for example ask for coffe, point and hold hands, swallow and suck on ice. What are his chances of recovery? Should fluids be administered and recovery attempted or will this just prolong the inevitable?" -83385,What causes an elevation in the ALT levels and excessive skin yellowing?,"Hello, The bilirubin level can fluctuate in case of liver hepatitis. You need to investigate with a viral profile for hepatitis and ultrasonography abdomen to guide you further. Kindly revert back with that two reports. Meanwhile, avoid high fatty foods and take more fruit juice. The sugar cane juice, apple juice, lemon water etc beneficial in reducing your jaundice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","My SGPT levels deceased from 68 to 53 but my bilrubin levels are elevated from 2.34 to 3.10,should I be worried,AST & ALT are all normal & m not feeling nauseous, fever or headache it s just from 4 days m also suffering from loose motion but it s only for 1 time in a day." -145865,Suggest treatment for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome,Thanks for your consultation at HCM! I have gone through your entire history and keeping in view the histroy of various traumatic injuries my diagnosis is that you have got blood extravasated from the ruptured vessel which get collected in tissues at shoulder region(Haematoma).... As far as treatment is concerned in most of the cases it get resolved spontaneously... If it don't and causing symptoms like pain it has to be drained surgically.... Now coming towards the second portion of your query that what damage do these injuries can cause? My dear it depends upon the severity of the injury ...you better get your CT of head and neck and MRI of head and neck get done to look exactly for injuries to bone and soft tissues for head and neck respectively... Hope your query is adequately answered if u still get any feel free to ask.... Stay safe Regards Dr Saad Sultan ,"Since 2008 I have had many many blows to the face and Head. Starting in 2008 blunt force trauma to left side of forehead causing severe concussion. 2009 blunt force to mid forehead causing fractured skull right brow. 2009 blunt force to left chin area causing deep, wide, laceration. 2010 blunt force trauma to face and head causing right orbital blowout. 2010 blunt force tauma to right side back of head just below ear causing major concussion.no recollection of the 2 hrs that went by and still no memory of what happened to me. 2011 strangled to the point of losing consciousness on three separate occasions maybe more. 2014 car accident. Whole right side of head neck band shoulder slammed into dashboard causing long deep down to skull laceration on right brow. While sustaining these injuries, I have also encountered over 250 hard blows to the face and head causing dizziness, seeing flashing lights, to unconsciousness also traumatic jerk of my body causing blood clots in right shoulder. What damage if any could these injuries cause?" -194348,What causes severe mood swings in teenagers?,"Hi,It depends on cause of wet lung that how much time will be taken to recover. If it is due to prematurity, then it may take around one week, if it is due to cesarean section, it will recover in around 24 to 48 hours.Wet lung is new born baby usually recovered only after good cry efforts. In normal vaginal delivery, fluid in lungs is squeezed out during delivery.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal ",My baby was born on Wednesday padt and was submitted to the Icu due to fluid on the lungs.She has been put on an antibiotic for this and the bloodtest showed a drop fron 14 to 12...but now it s back to 13.Must I be concernef.How long does wet lung last in new born s -210971,What causes spots on legs of a 4 year old having ear infection?,"Hai im Dr.SubramanianWelcome to HCMI understood your problem and the concern you have for your son.Hormonal changes do happen in adolescence, especially during menstural cycle.Mood swings can happen.But this can be over come by take care of her and by proper councelling to her.As the child is not with her mother such problems will magnify. Infact she might be stressed out because of that reason.Ok now coming to over come this problem, first she need love and care not only from father but also from her mother.Otherwise any female to whom she can share her personal feelings. Let it be an aunt or a good friend or friends mother.Let her be free to clear her queries to a responsible and caring female.Once she adapts to it and come to know things and understand about the love her dad has for her, she will be fine.This is the time where a girl need only good company.Take care. ","my granddaugher is 12 yrs old and has her monthly cycle. It is literally running the household, my sone is a single father, and since my granddaughter has started her cycle, my son is going crazy a week before she starts talking back, not listening, yelling at him, in general making his life horrible, he says it s her hormones, that s what his ex-wife tells him. I have talked with other mothers and none of them have had this extreme problem. I think it is an excuse to get away with what ever attitude she wants. I worry about my sone (single dad) because heart attacks have run in my family, he is under constant stress due to her problem . I have had 4 strokes, lost my 2 brothers, sister, mother and father all from heart problems. Is this a normal thing for 12 year olds when they have their cycle. I have talked to a lot of others who have had girls in my family and they never went through this! Could it all be mental or put on, or could she get help! It s really ruining my sons and granddaughters lives. He will do anything for her, but right now it s my sone I m worried about he is 50. A professional opinion would be of great help. Thank you so much." -131721,Suggest therapy for asthma,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions:1. Were I treating you, I would prescribe you an antihistamine like levocetirizine or hydroxyzine for 2-3 days for treatment of the reaction.2. I would suggest you allergy testing for the foods that you react to. I would suggest you to avoid those particular foods for at least 3-6 months followed by ""trying"" small amounts of food to know whether you still react.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health.Thank you & Regards. ","I am 18 years old boy. I was having dengue fever and had descharged from hospital on 21st Nov.10. When I eat non-veg, my full body starts itching. What should I do? Is it because of any infection or cold winter? I was treated at Godrej Hospital, Mumbai." -200606,Suggest home remedy to get fair complexion,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have high ESR levels around 90 which could be due to chronic inflammation in body. It indicates level of infection in body, once infection will be subsided it will come back to normal. Certain pathological conditions such as anemia, polycythemia, tuberculosis and autoimmune disease could be the cause for raised this. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take diet rich in iron. Get blood tests done after every one month. Visit general physician once and get reports examined. Take carrot juice, spinach. Drink plenty of water. You should start treatment after thorough examination and complete prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","my daughter is 6 years old and has esr level of 90. she is a allergic patientand suffering with cold ,fever and cough and taken two antibiotics (augmentin, claritt)but not fully cured .X-ray and specimen data reportwas done,wbc 15.3 hgb 13.2 rbc 4.86. T B test is normal .what is the reason of high esr ?" -21205,Will I be able to get pregnant after ovarian cyst removal?,"Hello. As the CA 125 (coelomic epithelial antigen) levels are normal, the cyst is likely to be a simple ovarian cyst. A cyst of size more than 4 cm if symptomatic can be removed with laparoscopy. But if asymptomatic then a trial of low dose oc (oral contraceptive) pills can be given for two cycles to allow natural resolution of the cyst. Secondly, retroverted uterus as in your case has reduced chances of conception, but with the change of position during intercourse that can be overcome. For infertility management, it is important to learn your hormonal status and regularity of your menstrual cycle. Please follow up with details. Regards. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor,I am 26 years of age married for two years with no kids. I have a cystic structure on my left ovary 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm. Before I had a tubular cystic structure on my right ovary 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm which is gone by itself. I just wanted to know what kind of operation is done for this cystic structure and after removal will I be able to get pregnant and the doctors told me that my baby bag is twisted (facing the other side) and the chance of getting pregnant is 15 % lower than the normal ladies. Is it correct? And how it can be corrected?" -239633,Suggest medication for panic attacks,"Hi dear,since you are taking treatment since many years so please give detail regarding treatment?have you take electro convulsive therapy (ECT) any where?as you are having suicidal ideas it works best .there are many newer medication which also help youfor that you should consult psychiatrist and give detail historyalso psychotherapy with medication works best.Thank you ","I ve been in treatment for depression for literally yars & I more of a recluse than I couldever feared. I feel hopeless & my doctor, altho he s many accolades ect., & is great for most patients, doesn t seem to be working for me......However, I fear change because it took me months to find him. I don t know what to do & I m MORE depressed than ever & if I thought I would go to Heaven, I would kill myself but I know I can t do that & see Jesus face..............." -80270,"Can having diabetes, chronic kidney disease, insomnia with being overweight be reversed with healthy lifestyle?","HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your son has raised Serum Creatinine levels .Creatinine is end product of protein metabolism which is excreted in urine.The raised creatinine level suggest diminished kidney function which may be due to 1) Renal Paranchymal disease 2) Infection of the kidney 3) Stones in the kidney It needs to be investigated further by doing following tests.1) Routine urine test and culture2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen 3)Blood tests to assess Renal Function Please consult qualified Nephrologist for clinical evaluation and further treatment.Please note that this is definitely not due to weight Lifting Exercises that he is doing regularly.Dr.Patil. ",My son is 19 and has gone for 2 blood tests where they noticed his levels of creatinine were high. This last time he said it was 150. They are doing 1 more blood test then are going to do an ultrasound on his kidneys. My son is convinced his levels are high because he works out and lifts weights up to 5 times a week for approx. 3/4 hour. What do you think? He hasn't taken any supplements for over 6 months but went to the doctor because he was very tired and sometimes nauseas and lightheaded. He is a university student. -127722,Suggest treatment for forehead injury,You could still sustained fractures and perhaps they did not heal well. It would be advisable to get xrays at some point so there is a better understanding of potential underlying injury before you can move forward. Physical therapy may be helpful. ,"i am a woman who had a man assault me, he crushed both of my hands after i interlaced my fingers, because he was going to show me a joke, he wrapped his large hands around mine ans squeezed down until i screamed and jerked away,he had a law enforcement badge, so did my husband standing next to him, my question, the pain and loss of function of my hands is tremendous, 3 years later i have had no treatment on them, but have been in E.R. several times, is my injury worse because they BLINDSIDED ME, and i was relaxed?" -65483,Suggest treatment for MRSA infection,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicMost upper respiratory tract infections can take 1 to 2 weeks to improve or resolve completely.If you are starting to see some initial improvement, this is likely to continue till all of your symptoms resolve.The use of the antibiotics imply that your doctor suspected a bacterial infection causing some of your symptoms.Flu is caused by the influenza virus , it is not a bacterial infection and would not be affected by the use of antibiotics.I hope this helps ","Cough and lethargy started on Friday, by Sat. noon had 101 temp. Saw Dr who did flu and strep tests. Both negative. He gave me rocephin (sp?) and decahedron injections for sinus drainage and amoxicilin 1000 mg twice a day and a round of predizone. It s Tuesday and this is the first day I have felt any better at all. Do I need to return to the dr? Could the flu test have been wrong? Would I test negative after taking the antibiotics now anyway? 55, female, 120" -208795,Suggest treatment for fever in a child,"The cause behind the rashes needs to be looked into. The medicines given by your dermatologist are proper and please continue the medicines without worrying. Had I been able to take a look, I would have been better able to comment. Get a blood count including the platelet count and leucocyte differential count done. Please get back with the reports and I will try to help further. ","Hello Doctor, My three year son has developed small itchy rashes one months back. It started as a small patch behind neck but slowly spread to his shoulders and elbow and lower back. Consulted a dermatologist. She advised applying momate and atrax for five days. the rashes seemed to have almost dried up. On second consultation she gave lycosole and another cream. But soon after the second visit the rashes have reappeared and dont seem to go away but are instead spreading. please advise" -50890,What type of scan is used to detect abdominal pain?,"Hi, So sorry to hear that. Sometimes, anxiety and tension do lead to such feelings and it tends to be short term. I would suggest you relax, take a deep breath and concentrate on your work. Once you feel comfortable and/or your work gets over, kindly take an appointment with your GP for a routine check up (EKG, physical examination, etc).However, if the chest pain is still present or is severe, you must visit an ER. Let me know if you have any further query or have other associated symptoms. ",My heart just started feeling Squeezed when I spoke to an attorney --because we are having depositions tomorrow about my mom being burned alive in a car from GM--I'm scared and I don't know what to do. I have so much office work to complete tonight before they get here. -12080,Kindly advise the treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy.,"Hello. Central serous retinopathy is a multifactorial disease. A few modifiable causes of CSR are: 1. Type A personality- a rolling stone, always on the move and stressed out person. 2. Steroid use- can be anything from prescription drugs to herbal medication know to reduce asthma. 3. Hypertension and heart disease. 4. Other medication such as stimulators and adrenergic drugs. So, please try to relax more (although easier said than, try your best). Stop any steroid medication, if you are using prescription steroid then ask your doctors to change the drugs. Get hypertension and heart problems examined and treated. In case you have any more specific questions or if you need any further information, please send me a scanned copy of your doctors reports and tests (OCT macula), I will do my best to help you. ","Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with central serous chorioretinopathy. What can I do to improve or cure or prevent reoccurrence? In terms of food, medicines, habits, etc." -135776,"Severe chest pain, radiating to arms and upwards into jaw muscles, coughing, sneezing. Causes for allergy?","Hi, You seem to be suffering from allergic rhinitis. Smoking marijuana is definitely not the treatment for the same. You need to stop smoking marijuana first. You need to visit an ENT specialist and get yourself evaluated in detail. Medicines that may be of symptomatic relief are antihistaminic medicines and topical nasal sprays along with avoidance of all forms of dusts. Regards Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra MBBS MD DNB Consultant Pulmonologist ","i found that smoking marijuana helps relieve my allergies. normally my nose keeps running / im sneezing after eating any kind of food, but my nose is completely dry for 2 hours after smoking. the nose is probably dry for the same reason that the mouth is dry (cotton mouth). is there any way to dry up my nose without having to smoke?" -69168,Is there any risk of getting rabies after its vaccination?,"Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that it won't be tape worm because tape worm never comes out of the anus as such. There is possibility that it may be pin worm or something else. I suggest you should think of taking albendazole tablet 400 mg single dose. It will clear all your symptoms. Also do not eat much sweet and oily substance during the treatment period. You can take cetrizine tablet for frequent itchingI will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ","I feel crawling in my anus sometime in the day mostly at night, but I don t have pinworms, I ve had pinworms a few months ago but they haven t been in my poop, do you think It might be a tapeworm? I haven t told my parents or gone to a doctor, please help." -113421,What causes abnormal chest x-ray?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should atleast get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection (pneumonia).If x ray is normal than it must be upper respiratory tract infection(URTI) only. Viral infection are more common in URTI.Blood test csn differentiate viral and bacterial infection. If total count is not much raised with lymphocytic predominant then viral is the cause. If neutrophilic leukocytosis than bacterial os the cause.Symptoms like fever, malaise, weakness seen in viral while high grade fever with chills seen in bacterial. ","I am trying to determine if a doctor s visit is warranted or not (viral vs. bacterial). About a week and a half ago I began developing symptoms of a sinus infection (I have a severely deviated septum and these are a frequent occurrence) and these symptoms peaked on Wednesday, along with malaise, headache, and exhaustion from inability to sleep, but no fever. My nose became extraordinarily runny as well (mixture of green and clear). Today, Thursday, I felt better, but still had a running nose and congestion (though not as bad) though now I am coughing and feel congestion in my upper chest. (Like the last time I had an upper respiratory track infection.) Every time I lay down I cough like a crazy person, and cough stuff up. When I m sitting or standing symptoms are relieved. Can it be determined if this is viral or bacterial?" -36023,"Had unprotected sex. On loestrin, missed pill. What are my chances of pregnancy?","Hello,Thank you for the query. I have understood your concerns. The chances of getting pregnant in your case are very low but keep it mind that if you get worried in this manner you may miss your period unnecessarily due to stress so just keep in mind that you have took the pill and done unprotected sex by pulled out method so there is a rare chance of being pregnant but not a common thing to happen. If you have any doubts wait for your periods and if they didnt come have a home pregnancy test done and then consult your gynecologist. Thank you ",Hi I'm on lo loestrin fe I do everything I can to take my pill at 6 pm everyday give or take an hour but yesterday I forgot to take my second to last blue pill on time because I left my pack at home I took it the next day around 16 hours late but I'm on the last week of this pack I should have my period Friday but I'm worried since I had unprotected sex even though he pulled out ill get pregnant -71920,Can Premarin and Serophene help in getting pregnant?,Ya BP medicines could be a reason for decreased libido and impotence. Also chronic kidney disease can be a cause for decreased libido. ,"My husband was diagnosed with PAN in June of 07. He almost died but after intense medication, azathioprine and etc. and long recovery he is now in remission and doing well. He is 69 and very healthy before this. He is now impotent and we are wondering if this will ever improve. He is still on 3 different blood pressure meds, has about 30% of his kidney function but again they are doing well. Is the impotence caused by the BP meds or the PAN or does anyone know? thanks. lavella" -80908,Scan report showed cortical lesion with mild increased echogenicity compared with the renal cortex. Meaning?,"Hi, it appears that you have stone in the ureter near the bladder, or pelvic infection. So i advise you to consult a gynecologist for diagnosis and dtreatment. You may need to have ultra sound scanning for confirmation of the disease. Thank you. ","I have had frequent urination, pain in my lower back up to my mid back, pain in my abs down to my ovary area with nausea and worsen symptoms with consumption of caffeine. The pain is a 6-9 range on a constant basis and almost burns. Below is my urine analysis. To me it feels like a bladder infection but could it be something else? Component Standard Range Your Value WBC'S, UA/HPF 0 - 5 /HPF 3-5 RBC, URINE HPF 0 - 3 /HPF 0-3 BACTERIA, URINE HPF None /HPF None SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS, URINE SED, AUTOMATED COUNT, QUAL None /HPF Few MUCOUS, UR SED, QL, AUTOMATED COUNT None /HPF Present" -26547,My 10-year-old son often argues with adults. Is ADHD the right diagnosis?,"Hello. I understand your concern. From your description, there are two things which come to my mind apart from the ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). One is ODD (oppositional defiant disorder), and the other one is a conduct disorder. But, your description does not suffice the above diagnoses. For this, I need more data and a detailed description of his behaviors. Since how long has he has been exhibiting such behavior? Such behaviors need early treatment with medications and counseling. Psychotherapies can effectively control and prevent the child from doing something dangerous. So, I suggest you continue with your current treatment and consult a psychiatrist. All the best. Regards. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hello doctor, My son is 10 years old. Since one year, he has been urinating in his pants in school and often arguing with adults and sometimes with other kids. He has once threatened me that he would commit suicide. He tells people he is a ""master manipulator"" and that there is nothing wrong with him. He has been seeing a counselor once a week for about a year, and she has twice diagnosed him with ADHD. He has no problems paying attention and is not hyperactive or fidgety. I do not feel this diagnosis is accurate. We have been trying to have an appointment with a psychologist for the past five months and have got one recently. In the meanwhile, we are hoping to find some answers. What could be going wrong on with him?" -14147,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -128274,What could be the reason for swelling on impalnt area?,"Hi,Most doctors would advise against smoking. However, in terms of overall risk, if you start smoking now you will be at no higher risk than you were before the operation.Regards,Dr K A Pottinger ","Hey I had surgery last week, where i had multiple facial fractures hence they put in two metal plates. One on my orbital where they made an incision with my eye crease, and another right above my lip (made the incision underneath my lip) what i was wondering is how long I should wait before I could smoke again?" -217695,What would be the reason of swelling in gum after root canal?,"thanks for your query, the red bump over the lower lip could be because of the mucocoele or it can be ecchymosis because of the trauma like lip biting.. consult your oral physician to rule out these two conditions..nothing to worry it wont harm you..if it increases in size get it surgically removed... i hope my answer will help you..take care.. ","2 days ago i noticed a small red bump on my lip, i thought that it was a zit and i popped it and some yellow stuff came out, its been 2 days and the bump is still there but nothing comes out. Its a small red bump on the outside bottom of my lip, it hurts if i touch it but otherwise is numb should i be worried?" -245583,Suggest natural treatment for bloating,"HelloIt would be helpful if you can provide more detail regarding your ailment in terms of associated symptoms, age, any other medical issues ? and report if any.In any case i would prescribe you the following (Not home remedy)1. Amruthotara kashaya (Kottakal or Arya Vaidya Shala Pharmaceuticals) - 1 tablespoon + 4 tablespoon warm water - twice - half an hour BEFORE food.2. Kaishora Guggulu (Same Pharma as above or Baba Ramdevs Patanali Pharmaceuticals) - 2 tab each - thrice a day - after food - with warm water (You can reduce the dose to 1 tablet each after you see a dip in the severity of the symptom, which should happen in a couple of days from the intake)3. Agastya Rasayana (Kotaaidy or Vaidya Ratnam Pharmaceuticals ) - 1tsp - bed time - with warm water.You may continue the medicine for as long as it takes for the symptoms to disappear without stressing out about the side effects, which are nil by the way. You can even resume the use of same after discontinuation, in future, if ever you feel the need to.Hope this was useful.Warm RegardsDr Rashmi ","My neck looks swollen and had been this way for a month. My throat feels tight, I feel dehydrated despite drinking a lot of water, and nausea. I went to the emergency room when it first started to get swollen and the doctor claimed it was a strep throat and gave me penicillin but now the symptoms are becoming bad again. What could it be and are there any at home remedies for it?" -144514,"Suffering from back pain, numbness in legs and hands after accident. MRI done. Medication?","Hi there, Thanks for writing in. Please follow your GI doctor's advise and get the HIDA scan done. And please be optimistic. Just because somebody has pancreatic cancer does not mean you have it too. Gall stones or Gall bladder inflammation (cholecystitis) might be the cause of your stabbing back pains with radiation to the shoulder blade. Other possibilities are acidity/ pancreatitis/gastritis/ peptic ulcer/Anxiety etc. Has an ultrasound abdomen (USG) or GI endoscopy been done? I would like you to follow the following general measures. 1. Avoid oily, spicy, deep fried/fatty foods. 2. Drink warm water at regular intervals (at least 8-10 glasses of water a day). 3. Sign up for yoga classes. Deep breathing exercises will help you to relax and be calm. Yoga will take care of the anxiety issues. 4. Have frequent small meals rather than 3 large meals a day. I hope I have answered your question. Please do get back to me if you have further queries. Get well soon :) Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan ","Hi. Three months ago, I began having pains in my back that feel like twisting stabs to my left shldr blade, sometimes throbby pain, accompanied by anxiety . Sometimes it s accompanied by dull pain in the upper abdomen in the center just below where my ribs meet. My GI doctor ordered a HIDA scan to investigate the gallbladder function. I m scared because a friend said a man she knew died recently from pancreatic cancer , and the first symptom he had was stabbing back pain . I would like to know if you have any suggestions other issues this pain may be related to, or other tests I should discuss with my doctor. Thank you" -47625,Suggest remedy for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome?,"Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that amlodipin can cause pedal edema or ankle swelling in some patients but knee swelling isn’t be registered with amlodipin, even then it is recommended for you to consult a physician personally for proper physical and diagnostic evaluation and treatment.Hopefully this information will guide you properly Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap ","hello. I am 38 years old, 6ft tall and weigh 97kg. Around 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and was recommended to do some knee exercise and take ibuprofen if I feel lot of pain. Also, I have been avoiding stairs and squatting. The exercise seems to help because I feel reduced pain when I climb stairs. 2 months ago, I was diagnosed with mild high BP and was placed on Amlodipine 5mg. I have just taken the drug for a month. For a week now, I feel intense pain in my knees even when I am not climbing stairs. It relieves a bit when I take ibuprofen 200mg X 2. Observing the knee, I noticed that its swollen, bit lumpy and feels warm. I robbed with Ben-gay but the swell/lump is not going down but looks like it has increased in size. Also, I started noticing some unexplainable tiny scratches on my arms and latest on my thigh though it heals after a day or two. I was weighing 105kg before I found out the high BP and I have lost weight now due to walk exercise (around 5km a day). My BP has also return to normal as at last one week ago. Is it possible that the BP drug is causing the swollen knee and unexplainable scratches on my body. What can I do to help with the knee. I intend to ask my Dr to stop the drug and I will continue on exercise and other natural means. Please advise." -195903,What causes constant high fever?,"Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Hi, I have a 7mth old baby boy who is suffering with baby eczema for the last month or so. He has it mainly around his eyes and on his cheeks - very dry, scaly skin that is prone to inflammation and redness, also has had cradle cap since he was a month old. We have been given 3 cycles of cortizone creams, antibiotics and other medications for moisturizing and as I am breastfeeding exclusively have also had it suggested to eliminate all dairy products from my diet. It has been nearly a month and not much has changed. Just 2 days ago I was told by a homeopathic practitioner that it could be an iron deficiency and so have also added an iron supplement daily for me and for baby. Do you have any other suggestions for me?" -225749,Can chlamydia cause high viscosity and progressive rate?,"Hi, First, let me tell you that sexual anorexia is a term where sexual appetite has lost due to fear of sexual activity. In your case, as your husband met his girlfriend and then established relationships. I think it's emotional anorexia as he is not taking care of you and not emotional attachment with you. So it can be solved with a calm and cool approach. You should not behave and act but listen and have time to spend with him. Have a conversation of past happy and romantic time spent together. Also, talk to him about your great trips to gather etc. This will encourage him to again bound with you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirav Nimavat, General & Family Physician ","I am female. Late 50's. I still love my husband of 25 years. Over the last 10 (or so) years sexual intimacy has diminished and now disappeared. I thought that this was a natural adjustment, especially for my husband, at this time of life. 3 years ago he resumed a relationship by phone and letter with his girlfriend from school days, arriving at the point where he was convinced they were in love (again) Although painful (for both of us) I saw it through on the understanding that there was a definite element of mid-life crisis going on. As we talked I was able to regain hope of the possibility for finding renewed love, openness and intimacy. However, during this time he turned to self gratification via pornography on the internet. I have endeavored to be patient and understanding whilst also making sure that my own desires and needs are recognised. I have tried everything I can think of from humour to love to opening my heart to tears to seduction. Nothing works and my husband will not open up or let me in on what is going on for him. Perhaps he is at sea himself and yet I do feel let down that he cannot make some effort for my sake. I know the behavior is not in the 'normal' spectrum of behavior. Looking back I can see that although my husband has shown love and affection to me in many ways, I do not think he has ever found it easy to be truly intimate. I could say the same for me to some degree and have tried to acknowledge my own insecurities but I do genuinely think that the lack has been rather more on his side. Even in early courting he would rarely hold hands and he has never really wanted to engage in kissing or caressing or to engage in pleasant shared activities such as sharing a bath (for example) This has in turn restricted my own responses or ability to take initiative as I have felt like I was trying to push something that wasn't required. This goes to the deepest core of my being and who I am. Now I feel I'm getting on a bit and find it increasingly hard to know what to do or to expect from our relationship. I try and stay positive but sometimes I just cry myself to sleep. Sometimes my husband hears it and does nothing. Then I feel bereft. I recently heard the term 'sexual anorexia' used. I'm not particularly keen on labeling but thinking about it,from what is said, many factors seem to make sense. Is this a good way to seek to understand the problem? How can I find support and the best way forward? Can you help me? Thankyou for listening." -49599,What causes an open sore on an incisional scar long after a heart surgery?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that it can be pedal edema which common side effect of some anti-hypertensive drugs or can be due to heart failure if you are feeling breathlessness during exertion. Kindly get an ECG, Echocardiography and Chest X-Ray done and consult a Cardiologist for physical evaluation. I hope this information will answer your query. Kind Regards Dr. Bhanu Partap ","right leg swollen more then left,keep them both at or above heart , watch salt intake ,most setting but not much change after walking or standing ,beening this way a week or less-had this before but stopped .same meds for many years, 2003 open heart 4/by pass,been good since.on pb meds terrizion ." -166936,Suggest treatment for severe hip pain,Most likely the thumb is infected.The baby will need antibiotics.It will be better if you take the child to a doctor.kindly keep me informed of the progress of child. ,"Hi my 5 month olds thumb is red and a little swollen, no puss is coming from it, he doesn t seem bothered by it when i touch it or apply pressure. It happened right after i cut his nails a few days ago.. it is the skin to the side of his thumb that is red, i have tried soaking in warm water with salt. I am worried it is infected, any tips on what to do or should i bring him to the doctors in the morning?" -132839,Can hair dye cause allergic reactions?,"hello,thanks for your query, allergy over face(utricaria) can be stopped by-find out what allergen(cream,deodrant, cosmetic products) causing allergy. take tab.montek-lc (montelukast+ citrizine) one tab at bed time.for steroid cram oral steroids can be taken with dermatalogist opinion.all the best.take care. ","hi, i got alergy on ,y face for past 3 months... already consulted doctors.... they gave pimple care soap,pearsol ac 2.5 gel,calomil lotion.... but nothing s working on my face..... its spreading over full of my face.... plz say some tips to cure my face alergy" -95791,What causes a small nodule on the upper side of the buttock?,"It is sebaceous cyst. A benign condition. However if it is painful or is discomforting, get it removed by a general surgeon/ plastic surgeon/ eye surgeon. ",im 15 years old and I have a hard lump between my two eyebrows. At first i thought that i was just a spot which was under the skin but its really hard and much bigger than the spots which i usually get and it hasnt come to a head. it been there for a few weeks now and is a little painful if i press it but otherwise it doesnt cause me any pain. Any idea what it might be? -10042,Shall I take Raw Bovine Ovary pills to increase breast size?,Hi. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female. I am wondering whether Raw Bovine Ovary pills are safe to take. I am looking to gain weight in my thighs and breast. My thighs and boobs are skinny. Kindly explain." -92413,How can a lump on the neck be treated?,"Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Abscess recovery time depends upon the type of pathogen , virulence , host factors , co morbid conditions , type of treatment .* If not controlling in predicted manner , may require change of molecule or drainage in some cases .* Swimming not advisable till full recovery .Thanks .Regards . ",I have had boils under my arm for about 2 weeks I have been on antibiotics and just finished my last pill. I still have them and more are coming. I have been putting hot compress on them . and neosporn on them . when will they all go away . and when can I go swimming again -52146,Suggest treatment for atrial fibrillation in a 90 yr old man,"Hi Sue! Beverages that contain caffeine are known to have an impact in the heart rate, mainly causing sinus tachycardia. Coffee and all drinks containing caffeine (including coca-cola) are stimulants of the heartbeat. Regarding your question, some types of tea contain low levels of caffeine (black tea, green tea, etc ). There are also some herbal tea that do not contain caffeine at all, such as camomille, ginger tea, peppermint tea etc. I would recommend the use of tea, especially herbal tea. In my opinion and experience, you can also use green or black tea, but since they have low amounts of caffeine you should not exagerate with the frequency of use during the day. In terms of cola, I would advise that you don't use it, since it contains considerable amount of caffeine. I hope my advices would be helpful to you. Take care and thanks for sharing your concern with us.Regards,Dr. P.Cerri ","I saw my doctor yesterday, and she was checking my heart beat, and asked if I drank coffee. I said yes, and she said she wanted me to stop, as she was hearing something irregular. She then said I could have one cup of decalf coffee. I did not think of asking her about drinking regular tea. Can I still drink tea and cola etc? Aslo, just to let you know she said my blood pressure was excellent. Thanks Sue" -100017,What causes oval shaped soft movable lump above right side rib?,"THIS IS IN MY OPINION NOT GROWING PAIN , BUT MAY BE DUE TO SOME SINISTER DISEASE.YOU SHOULD GET YOUR CHILD'S LEFT FOOT X-RAYED AND TAKE OPINION OF A LOCAL ORTHOPEDIST.THANK YOU. ",HiMy 4 year old boy has had pain in his left foot for the past 2 years. I have been to the docs twice and have been told twice this is growing pains but all the research I have done suggests otherwise. the last 3 weeks he has developed a hard lump under the ankle (still left foot) he is also complaining his calf is sore. It not only wakes him during the night but he is in pain during the day and when walking has to sit down or be carried because his leg gets too sore to walk. I am going back to docs today but fear I am going to be told this is growing pains.....again. Am I just being an over cautious Mum? Any help appreciated. Thanks Karen -111629,"What is the treatment for the COPD, wall thickening of heart and numbness?","Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your symptoms are suggestive of acute cerebrovascular stroke (CV stroke).It is due to either infarction or haemorrhage in the brain.So immediately consult neurologist and get done1. Clinical examination of central nervous system. 2. MRI brain with contrast. MRI is must for the diagnosis. Also get done blood pressure monitoring. Because high blood pressure can also cause similar symptoms. So don't wait at home, immediately consult neurologist and start appropriate treatment. This condition, if not treated promptly can be lethal. ","I ve started having this pinching in chest , discomfort now in left sidenof back and today was having trouble with balance kept falling to the left while trying to walk sounds dumb I know but have slight numbness in left side of face. just turned 63 is this normal?" -215466,Why there is a lump inside my gum?,"Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query, as your wife had tender black spot on tongue this can be due to poor oral hygiene there is deposition of food , drug induced , depapillation of papillae , median romboid glositis , geographic tongue . I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon and go for proper examination of oral cavity and tongue and rule out the cause of discoloration of tongue , if needed go for investigation Cytology of blackish portion of tongue . In meantime maintain proper oral hygiene , use tongue scraper to clean your tongue , use mouthwash regularly. Hope this will help youWishing you good health.Regards, Dr. Priyanka tiwari ",Hello gd morning my wife she had black spot on the surface layer of tongue for almost 8 - 9 months treatment done but no cure. when she eat food it pain and that black portion has become little thin as compare to other part of tongue. Size of black spot is 1 cm round. please suggest me what to do? -211037,Will lysol help to treat rashes on feet/hands of a baby?,thanx for posting query.yes spleenectomy is one of the options in case of chronic itp as in your case .but there are certain other things related to this . in case the child develops severe bleebing manifestations then emergency spleenectomy has to be done .and if this is not the case and the child is stable then it is a wise option to wait till at least 5 yeasr of age and then take a call depending upon the platelet count at that time. till that time you gaet your child vaccinated against some of the disease that are more common after spleenectomy and take care of the child to prevent any injury while playing. ,"hi, my son is suffering with ITP for the last 2 years. he is just 3yrs old. initially drs prescribed Ivig ing and steroids. platelet count did not increased beyond 15000. then reffered to heamatology drs and they put him on dapson for 9 months. no increase in platelet count. then he was on steroids and azithioprine 50mg a day. after 1 month steroids tappered down and stopped. no improvemnts in platelet count even after 1year azithiaprine treatment. drs now suggesting spleenectomy to the 3 year old boy. is it a suitable option?" -121772,What causes bloating and cramping pain in lower stomach with blood in bowel movement?,"Hello! Welcome to HealthCareMagic.This looks more or less like appendicular pain.Feeling of food in throat & full on appetite indirectly suggest nausea.You havent mentioned about fever.In my clinic, I advise ultrasound abdomen & pelvis, hemogram to confirm the diagnosis.Also clinically I look for rebound tenderness in Rt lower abdomen i.e. severe pain on sudden release of pressure applied by hand over this area, which is suggestive of acute appendicitis.Appendicectomy is the treatment.Ureteric stones can also cause similar complaints but less likely in your case as you havent mentioned any urinary complaint.Hope this information is useful.Wish you a good health.Thanks. Regards. ","I have been experiencing some pain in my lower right abdomen area that travels to the right pelvic/hip area. Also from time to time, feels like someone is squeezing my upper arm, sometimes right arm, sometimes left arm. Also, a feeling a being very full, even when I haven't eaten, feels like food right in my throat. Not sure if these symptoms are all related or not." -114023,Predinosone for lupus. Taken Triamterene for finger swelling. Thyroid or Triameterene causes sweating?,"Dear Sir,Kindly send your autoimmune profile that is lupus tests and your symptoms . Only after looking at them we will be able to help you.Take care.Dr. Shruti ","I have had test run to see if I had RA and all test came back normal but they said my levels for lupus were high, but that I amy not have lupus either and to go see a rhumatoligist . I looked up symptoms of lupus and seem to fit most of the symptoms but I still don t understand. If I don t have RA or any other athritis and have high markes for lupus does that mean I have lupus or just an auto immune??" -1535,What is the possibility of cleaning ears with q-tip cause ear perforation?,Hello. The pictures are not completely clear but I cannot see any perforation. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). When did the cotton piece stuck inside your ear? Did you notice any blood drops on the cotton piece after getting it out from your ear? Do you have any other symptoms as tinnitus or ear pain? ,"Hi doctor, I have stuck a q tip in my ear because it was itching and I think I may have burst my eardrum. I have some pictures." -194298,Does Omnacortil given for three days have any side effects?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Pop should be there for atleast 1 week as it is just hairline fracture. Hairline fractures heal soon.After plaster removal, you have to give graded exercises to arm as per instruction of orthopaedic surgeon as some stiffness comes after pop.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Varinder Joshi ",My daughter is aged 9 and half years old. Yesterday suddenly fall down from cycle and had hairline fracture in her left arm elbow. Immediately I went to Orthopaedician and he told her to put POP with armsling. How many days that POP should be there and how I have to move her arm. Please advise me. -134824,"Small reddish spots on the arms. Allergy due to medications? Taking adderall, prozac and loestrin. Family history of autoimmune disease",the viral infections spread very fast these can be transmitted like this way also this can be but the concern is hat you got it wahat may be causenow you have to get it relieved no matter the cause ou can see in future about protection or preventors but now concentrate on this to get relief and prevent its attack on baby8 month time you can take some medicines without effect on babyconsult your doctor for its remedy ,Hi! I am over paranoid about toxoplasmosis due to being pregnant. I m 8 months pregnant and my little boy was with his nan and she put his muddy t-shirt in a bag with my partners asthma pump and not realising the t-shirt was covered in mud my partner got his pump out with out looking and used it then kissed me. What s the chances of me catching toxoplasmosis from the mud on my son s t-shirt having contact with the pump?? -179490,"Shoulder pain, cracking and popping in shoulder. Have impingement syndrome",Dear it is right to consult a neurosurgeon when A. Chiari is suspected and is his responsability to evaluate the right way of treatment.Wish you all the best ,I have been diagnosed with everything from fibromyalgia to MS I just recently found outI have Chiari 1 with a punctate in the deep white matter of my brain on the left side I have suffered from an innumerable amount of symptoms that are getting worse am I right to ask my neuro who just keeps putting me on steroids for a referral to a nerosurgeon? -80805,Kidney donor. What precautions can cleanse and make kidney healthy for donation? Calcium build normal?,"Hi. Sorry I am not able to understand your query. Since you are aware that you have stones you need some investigations to decide further course of action. Frequent urination may be because of stone in the bladder, lower end of ureter or urinary tract infection. It might not be painful while passing small stones. Plain CT scan of the abdomen is the best investigation for stones. Please consult a urologist.Regards ",I had a kidney stone on Feb 20 and about a week later started having lower back pain on opposite site where stone was. Also I am having frequent urination . I did pass the stone and it does not hurt to urinate. -35857,"Had ablatia due to endometriosis. Period stopped, breast have grown. Had mammogram, cleared. Chances of pregnancy?","welcome to HCM!by ablatia, do you mean removal of uterus?if thats the case, u can never conceive.if something else, please make it clear. ","I had ablatia (spic) due to endometriosis and haven't had a period in over 10 years. I am now 47. Recently my breasts have grown. They are at least double in size, firm. It started with tenderness in the nipples, and developed from there. I had a mammogram two months ago and received an all clear. Can I ""blossom"" at 47?" -147799,Are cranberry pills effective for low platelets?,"Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that inflammation and CRP both are closely related thing if one increases other to increases simultaneously. And if one decreases other to decreases. So take good care of one thing other will automatically taken care with.I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic. ",I just registered on Dr Weil s website and I hope you are a part of his network of natural health consultants. My Q is about C Reactive Protein. Why is it my only out of range health marker? (and I have heart disease and arthritis). How do I reduce my body s inflammation and the CRP score? -246331,What is the treatment for pain in the hip and groin region?,"Hello, The symptoms are more likely suggestive of neuropathic pain like sciatica. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Analgesics like Gabapentin and oral steroids like Deflazacort are the mainstay of the treatment. In persistent cases spine related problems like prolapsed disc and nerve compression also be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I fell yesterday after tripping over a shoe. I tried to correct my balance but couldn t. I ended up on my left knee with carpet burn and a bruise on the anterior surface of my left knee. I am on Coumadin so am prone to bruising. my kids got me back on my feet (despite my weight of 306) and I walked down the hallway to my chair in the livingroom with no difficulty whatsoever. about 45 minutes later I went to stand and had an intense searing pain in my left knee that I fell back into the chair fully aware that I would be completely unable to get myself up. my knee then was in pain (10 out of 10 with movement 7 at rest) and has not changed since. I can not put weight on it despite the pain med I received from a subsequent er visit. xray was normal and I was diagnosed with a knee sprain after very little actual assessment by the PA on duty. I do not remember a popping noise with the injury, only fear, and some pain with the fall. I cannot lift my leg up and my pain when I try is in the posterior lateral aspect of my knee. I also have aching down my anterior knee about 3 inches distally and a burning pain posteriorally (spelling?) up my my thigh (sciatic nerve area).to my buttock. what does this indicate?" -239910,What causes anger while working?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are worried because of your health. You are surely having health anxiety here. But that is not that severe to be worried about. Just one or two counseling sessions should cure you. You should be able to confirm yourself that such health related worries should not occur again. You are not a doctor and no trained doctor shall treat you without taking every possible health alternatives. Believe in your doctor and your worries are over.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","30yrs old height 5'11 and 225lbs about. I used to be on Zoloft as a kid but did not need it anymore. I have a fear of medicine that causes that effects the brain and the way you feel. Anyway I had a serious anxiety 2days ago or which I am thinking it was. My mouth was dry alittle and my eyes felt weird very unexplainable. My heart was racing, my hands and legs felt kinda weak or fatigue alittle. Now I still kinda feel the effects and I'm scared to leave the house because I fear it will get worse. I also took ibuprofen but only 1 tablet for my tooth ache because it's suppose have no effect to the brain or your senses, I don't like feeling drowsy or any kind of high. I believe I have an tooth infection on my top middle tooth and I feel it in the root beside my leftside of the nose. It is sensitive. I was wondering if that might be the cause of me feeling these weird effects. What should I do?" -196665,What causes recurring fever with back and abdominal pain?,"Hello,I understand your concern regarding the burn injury to your son.Burn injuries take considerably longer time to heal.The healing is infact much faster in kids.You need not worry as it will take time but the pigmentation will lighten with time.Apply pure coconut oil on the pigmentation every night. This is mild for the Child's skin as well as has good healing properties.All the best. Take care ",My two and half year old son has burn injury on his face with hot oil. The woods have healed but there is loss of pigmentation to his face. Some skin has come back arounbd his eyes (orbital region and eyelids) but is dark in colour. His face looks quite patchy. There is one rather strong scare near his eye (close to the bridge of nose). Will be recover fully? -252664,What are the chances of getting pregnant without penetration?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the repetition of test might be needed after a week.The faint line goes in favour of pregnancy.It is seen in cases of early testing,abnormal pregnancy,any hormonal abnormalities like thyroid abnormalities or progesterone insufficiency etc.If the result is same in furthur test then ultrasound might be needed to confirm the diagnosis.Nothing to worry.If the test is negative then the delayed period can be due to hormonal imbalance.Best regards... ","I m about 2 weeks late for my period. I took a pregnancy test, and it came up negative, but the line was VERY faded - I almost couldn t even see it. I did stop taking my birth control about a month and a half ago so that could be contributing to my late period. But the very faint negative test has me a bit worried. Should I re-test in a few days, or is the negative probably accurate even though it was faded?" -172928,Suggest treatment for lower spinal pain,"Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to ice peak headache. I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful neurological exam and some tests: - a brain MRI study- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation. I would also recommend wearing a blood pressure Holter monitoring in order to exclude possible high blood pressure during those episodes. Meanwhile, I would recommend taking naproxene before sleep. Hope you will find this answer helpful!I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!Kind regards! ","I am having brain explosions which is taking away a lot of my memory. I have high blood pressure, and when given a new sample BP med (since my old one was not generic), I tried it and it caused these explosions. Irbesartin was the culprit. Since them I have tried to use a natural BP med, but the explosions are still happening. These are mainly at night when going to sleep or waking up. Can you help end these explosions? Thanks!!" -228268,"What causes penile leakage, urethra pain and sticky foreskin?","HiThe semen analysis indicate ejaculatory duct obstruction. This may be at any level from testis to prostate level and include various causes as previous scrotal or groin surgery, prostatitis etc. ",Hi I just did a sperm analysis Volume: 2Viscosity: slightly viscoid Sperm count: 0 Reaction: Alkaline Color: turbid white Fructose 0Ph: 8Liquefaction: 30mIs the absence of fructose necessarily mean a blockage or just because there are no sperm -142730,How can soft tissue damage to spine be treated?,HiThanks for your queryThe decision of surgery is based on patient's complaints.So please tell me about your suffering with duration and treatment received.My online direct link is http://bit.ly/drmchughTake carewish you good health ,My L4-5 ther is a diffuse annular disc bulging with a left foriminal and lateral disc protrusion. This displaces the left L4 nerve toot and touches the L5 nerve root anteriorly. There are degenerative facet changes bilaterally at that level. Will I need surgery? -221568,"Excessive brownish color saliva in mouth, bitter taste, unpleasant breath. Quit smoking. Reason?","hello and welcome to HCM forum , i am glad you wrote in, according to the dental history provided by you it seems that the tooth still has infection due to which you have been in pain, i assume there is no swelling around the tooth, but if there is then kindly revisit your dentist and get the crown removed. i am not sure about the numbness and tingling in the extremities,but its not due to the tooth for sure. for this you will have to consult a neurologist. swollen glands is something which needs to be checked thoroughly, i would have appreciated if you would have attached an x-ray of your RCT treated tooth. on the whole, crown is nothing to do with pain , it is the infection which has not resolved yet, therefore kindly visit a specialist(endodontist) soon. i wish you good health, take care. ","I had a crown placed about 1 month ago and have not felt well since; I was placed on Amoxicillin 850 mg 2x/day. I developed numbness, tingling , and cramping in the extremities and then developed a vertigo . I constantly have an electric type feeling along and underneath my tongue and lower jaw. I also have swollen glands. My dentist says its nothing and I have to get used to the crown. I think it is an infection? Thoughts?" -205755,Does antibiotics needed for one day long fever?,"HI according to the history given by you, it initially started as viral GE and later became a dysentery which needs to be treated with antimicrobials.Give plenty of ORS fluids and zinc syrup to prevent dehydration.Show to a child specialist for starting antimicrobials ",My son was checked on monday and had viral infection. Had diarreah sat night and sunday changed to oatmeal consitency. He has been going 3-5 times everymorning and complaining of stomach pain.tonight he went in to go and it was just gas but 2 large mucos jelly like substance is this normal after viral infection? -167831,Suggest treatment for a sharp stabbing pain in the hip bone,Thank you for using HCM. Its advisable not to strain yourself further until the hematoma is healed. Continue pain meds and do follow up. Also better consult your physician regarding calcium and vitamin D supplementation as in elderly osteoporosis is common. ,"My son picked me up on Oct. 19th and I went home with him to help with the Grandkids, as his wife was on a business trip. As I was going upstairs from the basement, I had a camera case on one shoulder and another case on the other shoulder, which contained all my supplies, such as makeup, hair dryer and other heavy items. As I reached the second step, I guess the heavy cases pulled me backwards and I fell. My son helped me up and asked if I could put weight on my leg and I could. I stayed the week, taking the girls to school each day and other places, I was very sore and going up and stairs was somewhat difficult and my top of leg at my hip turned every color, I did not go to the ERdown in Raleigh. I thought it was better until I rode home on Oct. 24th, but it started hurting after the ride home. I decided to go to the ER on Sat. Oct, 25th for x-rays as I was scared of a blood clot. I do have a Hematoma on my leg just below my knee. The ER Dr. At Northern Hospital in Mt. Airy, NC ordered x-Ray and and MRI. They do not have MRI service on Sat, so I think it was another test she ran as she put warm solution on my legs and looked for blood clots with an object she moved back and forth, starting at my crotch. I have continued walking everyday I can, and it has not bothered me, as a matter of fact it feels better after I walk. Yesterday, I walked on mt treadmill for 20-25 minutes. It is very sore today and hurts some and I still have the knot and have been putting an ice pack almost every night to cut down on swelling. I have heard of a bone bruise and have read about them on the I-Pad and it says you need to rest and take pain meds. I did not follow up with my primary Physician as I was instructed as I figured I had gone for test that he would have sent me for. Should I go back to emergency room for more test and also quit walking till all is healed? Thank you, Betty Midkiff" -88701,What do you suggest for gall bladder gall stones tumor in stomach?,"Hello, Thanks for your query.No, you can not eat meat during the recovery process from jaundice. Once the fruit diet is complete, upon the recommendation of a doctor, a diet that contains normal foods cooked with minimal oils and spices should be incorporated. Alcohol, caffeine, whole dairy products, sweets and red meats should be strictly avoided by a jaundice patient, till the condition is completely cured.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","Hello Doctor, I just recovered from Jaundice, the yellowness is slowly going away. I started to go to gym couple days back and to keep up my energy level I have eaten some lamb meat. I would like to know if its ok to eat meat during my recovery process?? if not what else can I eat as a substitute to meat??? What kind of foods can I eat during this recovery process??? There is too much confusion regarding the diet. Kindly advice. Thank you." -234583,What could cause extreme dryness and scaly head of penis with history of being sexually inactive?,"hiii,.Your Semen Analysis Report interpretation as follows:1) Semen volume 1.5 ml>>Normal (Normal value-1 to 6 ml)2) Color-Greyish white>> normal3) Total sperm count 28 million/ml >> Normal (N value 20-150 million/ml)4)Sperm per Ejaculate 41 million>> Normal (as ejaculate volume 1.5 ml)5)Sperm viability 15 million/ml>> ABNORMAL (As more than 75% viable sperm is normal)6)Sperm morphology 40% normal shape >> BORDERLINE to ABNORMAL ( Ideally 70 % morphologically normal sperm is good for fertility, But WHO describes at least 30% sperm should be in normal shape and form)7) Sperm motility 54%,linear progression 4%,Non-linear 56%, non progressive 40%>> overall BORDERLINE to NORMAL (At least 50-60% forward motility is ideal)You should repeat the test after 1 month and check your semen report for any progression. In the mean time, you take vit- E supplements with other nutrients.All the best ","hi please check whether it is normal or not. semen analysis quantity 1.5 ml,color greyish white sperm count.28ml/ML live count 15MILL/ML Soerm per ejaculate 41MIL MOTILITY percentage motile sperm 54% rapid linear progression 4% non lin progression 56% non progressive 40% sperm morphology normal form .40% head abnormality large oval 20% tapering 20% amorphous 20%" -150360,"45yrs old, with pain in toes. Uric acid high in blood. Taking Febuget. Right diagnoses and side effects of this tab?","Hi Dear your having dysmenorrhea which is mild to sever and your ultra sound report is normal size anteverted uterus,adenomyosis and endometrium comptible with your menstrual cycle,and bilateral polycystic overain disease.Dear anteverted uterus is normal position of uterus and is not causative factor for pain.the cause of your dysmenorrhea is poly cystic overies.consult a gynecologist to get treatment of your polycystic overies,and your dysmenorrhea will disappear ","Does low blood a cause of dysmenorrhea? I am experiencing mild to severe dysmenorrhea every month. I feel weak, I vomit and I almost passed out. I had check up before with ob-gyne and requested to had ultra sound . My ulta sound impression is: Anteverted, unenlarge unterus with adenomyosis endometrium is compatible with menstrual phase. Bilateral polycystic ovaries. Unremarkable cervix . The doctor said, I had nothing to worry at all. Take Pain killer if I had cramps. Is the Anteverted uterus and adenomyosis contributary factor to the pain? How can I prevent this severe cramps? What vitamins do i have to take to improve my health preventing menstrual cramps?" -112252,What do patchy parenchymal scars and fibrotic stands in middle lobe mean?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.In my opinion, we should first rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms. Because you are having following risk factors for cardiac disease.1. Obesity2. Depression.So get done1. ECG2. 2d echo to rule out cardiac cause.If both are normal than no need to worry much for cardiac disease.Your symptoms are mostly due to depression. Overweight is also due to depression.So consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Discuss your problems and worry with psychiatrist and try to find out solution for it.You may need antidepressants too. ","For the past week or so, I have felt tired all day and usually end up just wanting to lie on the sofa and sleep. I also have a weird feeling occasionally in my chest and get shortness of breath doing trivial things. I am overweight and I do suffer from depression. What is your opinion?" -74271,"Trying to conceive. Irregular period, depression. Primary infertility. On ossur plus and glycomet. Negative PT. What can I do?","Thanks for query on HCM.You have low sperm count and also poor motility and morphology.Go for usg abdomen and testis,urine test to rule out any local abnormality.Maintain local temperature by avoid tight under garment,exposure to heat,excessive cycling.You have to start certain medicines which contains b12,folic acod,vit.e,vit.c and minerals like copper,zinc,selenium.Complete course of intra muscular b12,folic acid will be helpful.Start treatment for any local condition if is there.Avoid stress,anxiety.You will definitely get normal count within 2 to 3 months treatment.Keep in touch with your doctor. ",my husband's sperm count is 6 millions with 50% motility 50% immotile and 0% rapid linear 50% slow linear and 0% normal spermatozoa also morphology (normal forms%) is 0%. please tell any natural ways to increase the linear and motility level. he does not have any bad habits. at present he takes tazzle 10 mg and popson suggested by a doctor. -217934,What is the treatment for a bump on the gum?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, nothing to worry about the puss discharge once you complete the course of antibiotics you can consult the surgeon to get the tooth removed..till you get it removed puss will be coming..do saline gargling..you can go ahead with extraction of the tooth..i hope my answer will help you..take care.. ","My problem started with my right side of the mouth getting swollen. I saw a dentist the very next day and they asked me to get an xray done and put me on antibiotics. They said I had an impacted wisdom tooth and it should be extracted. I had to go out of town the next day, so I just took a pain killer and forgot about it. But after I got back, the pain got worse. So, I started taking the following antibiotics: Metrogyl 400 twice, Taxim-O twice, Lyser Forte twice, B-Plex forte twice. I have been having these antibiotics since the past 7 days and I can still see pus coming out of my gums. The doctor asked me to come to extract the tooth after the infection subsided. My mouth has a terrible taste, I'm feeling weak and dizzy. Please help." -110354,What is the cause of itching and pain in the chest after quitting smoking?,"Hi,Welcome To HCMYou should check with Doctor and get and ECG done of your heart and if that is normal than you can try with Antacids for Gastritis ","I have been having what can only be described as severe indigestion in my chest, but my upper arms ache, and across the top of my shoulders and neck, it lasts for about half an hour and I shake and go cold when it leaves me, it happens in waves and I have had this for 4 days now YYYY@YYYY" -28109,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -106275,Suggest remedy for chest pains,"Hi welcome to the health care magic First it should be confirmed that blood is present in sputum and not in vomit... Bloody sputum cough can be from bronchitis, pneumonia consolidation or other respiratory problem It is better to consult pulmonologoist for examination.... -Auscultation -CBC -x ray chest -sputum examination only if needed According to cause specific treatment given Mostly antibiotic is sufficient for bronchitis If report suggestive allergic cough than levocetrizine or fexofenedine prescribed Take care Avoid smoking if habit Keep environment dust exposure minimum Hope I have solved your query ",4 days ago i woke in the morning and coughed up lots of fresh blood - went to gp who prescribed antibiotics. today i had another coughing fit and coughed up a fleshy lump which looks like it has torn off of somewhere. my throat feels better and my cough has reduced but im worried -20475,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -108273,How to get rid of excess of phlegm ?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely concern about these symptoms. You are having chronic cough (cough for more than 2 weeks) with yellow phlegm. This suggest possibilities of bronchitis or lung infection more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray to rule out lung infection. 3. PFT (pulmonary function test) (to rule out bronchitis). You may need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Don't worry, with proper treatment, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have been coughing up yellow phlegm for about 3 weeks with no other symptoms other than voice hoarseness during the first week. For the past few days though my phlegm is still yellow but occassionally has a few tiny gray flecks in it. Should I be concerned? And no, I am not a smoker and I live in a smoke-free home out in the country where pollution is low." -88729,How effective is LIV 52 to dissolve the gall stones?,"Hi,I have gone through your query.You have mentioned that you have fatty liver and Asthma. Your doctor has prescribed you Livolin for fatty liver. Yes, Livolin will help you in fatty liver as it is a hepatoprotective medicine. It will provide rest and protection to liver to reverse the fatty liver. Along with it dietary modification is also required like avoid spicy, fatty or junk food. You need to continue livolin and stop only after follow-up ultrasound showing normal liver.Livolin will not help in asthma.Let me know if you have any further questions.You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/1dYupT2Wish you a good health. ",I am said to have fatty liver and am athsmatic (wheezing about once a year or two years due to weather changes or haze). I don't smoke and neither do I consume liquor. But I am on the heavy side and am 55 years of age. My diabetes as at borderline i.e. around 7 (non fasting). My doctor suggested that I take Livolin and I have been taking it for about 2 months now. Should I continue. -45265,What causes itchy rashes on body?,"Hi.As per your case history you are having urticaria.My treatment advice is – 1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors for 2 months.2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine twice daily when lesions appear.3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. ","Hi, I have been diagnosed with acute urticaria, and I am taking anti-histamines (Allegra - 180mg) daily. But is there any other alternative for complete cure of urticaria as I have been informed that it is symptomatic treatment for it and there is no permanent cure." -184238,What is the treatment for prostate and kidney cancer?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if this is the anal fissure then it may not be due to Hodgkin's lymphoma such condition of anal fissure can be cured with anal dilatation and little surgical intervention, some time medical treatment can be tired, you can have word with surgeon regarding this, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. ","I have non-hodgkins lymphoma and was sent for a pet/ct scan to stage. Apart from what was know lymphoma in my face and neck, results came up with lite up in my rectum apparently not lymphoma related. For a few year now i have what i think is a anal fissure would that scat tissue lite up or do you think they are deffinatly thinking a new cancer. i have a referal to a colorectal doctor, the waiting is the hard part so worried I have so far had 1 course of R-CHOP chemo" -178537,Should I consult the doctor for the throbbing pain in the head and dizziness?,"Some people experience numerous complications following a stroke, while others experience few. The time between when the stroke occured and when emergency treatment is given greatly impacts the amount of damage done, as well as the number of complications that follow.Complications following a stroke depend not only on treatment, but also where in the brain the stroke occurred. A stroke can damage the brain's ability to communicate with the rest of the body. Because a stroke will typically damage only certain areas of the brain, resulting complications tend to be clustered—whatever part of the body or body function that the damaged part of the brain controls will be affected. This could mean loss of muscle control of one side of the body, a loss of the muscles that control speech, or other muscle groupings. A stroke may also affect the area of the brain that controls a particular cognitive skill, such as memory or mood stability.I will suggest you to take your father to any psychologist to get him motivated to take further treatment. Also please mention the age of the patient and summary of the MRI report so that I can help you more. All the best. God bless. ","Hello sir, My father had a paralysis attack 1 and half year ago. At that time his whole half(left) part of his body were frozed but in just 24 hours he recovered him self in hospital. Right now he has just a lil effect in his left leg while she walking but it just okay for daily work but after some time i felt that he has some affect in his whole left body like he loose lil bit his hearing capacity and the most important he is not able to think and his mind is not working well like previous he lost his some past memory as well. now a days he dont like to meet people very much and don t talk much. I am very tensed about his brain capacity as i think he brain is not working fully like before this attack and he don t want to treat ment as well. Please give some valuable suggection" -153337,What is the recovery period for the screw removal of patella realignment?,"Hello, Extra ribs are a possibility. You can plan for an HRCT thorax to confirm the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I am currently waiting on my xray results to come back but what I and my doctor originally thought was a fatty tumor under my ribs on the right side may turn out to be an extra rib. I have a similar mass on my left side. What are the results of having extra ribs and having them so close to my intestines? Could this be why I have such strong lower back pains? -61635,Suggest remedies for a swollen lymph node draining fluid,"hi sir... maybe ur suffering from pharynigitis with fever.... its due to food poisoning... please use dolo650 tab thrice a day.. after breakfast, after lunch, after dinner... blumox ca 625 twice a day, after breakfast, after dinner ","Hello. I have a quick question. I've been nauseous for several days, diarrhea, and had body chills and aches. Then yesterday out of nowhere I felt great. But this morning when I woke.. there was the same symptoms plus the opening in the back of my throat where the nasal passage is connects is a little swollen. Is this mono?" -87442,What causes elevated SGPT levels ?,A low fat diet is your best bet. Along with that you should try to be at ideal body weight .Other remedies or supplements don't usually work. If you have gallstones or have recurrent problems you may need your gall bladder removed ,"I just came back from the ER, having found out I have inflamed gall bladder. They told me to eat low fat diet. Do you have any suggestions as to diet, dietary supplements, any other procedure to dampen effects of, reduce future recurrence of this problem?" -137825,How can backache be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The soreness will eventually go away with analgesic but the drowsiness is worrying me. It would be advisable to consult a physician for the same.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Fahim Sheik ","I just slipped and fell on ice in a commerical parking lot and hit by tail bone, lower back, left arm on the ice and head on the side runner of my truck. I think I am fine, but very sore and tired/sleepy. Should I go to the hospital or take some aspirn and wait and see how if feel? Can the hospital really do anything besides an Xray" -242673,"Bladder prolapse, prescribed physical therapy, hysterectomy, uterus and cervix removed. Suggestions?","!u have not mentioned about ur periods.if u r overdue, get urine pregnancy test done.all your worrieswill be overcome. ","I've recently been feeling very down on myself and have constant thoughts of whether its all worth it, whatever it is. I have completely lost my appetite and just don't feel like myself. I don't know if this is stress related or if they may be signs of pregnancy. All I know is my mood is abnormal and I can't seem to focus on my daily tasks like I should." -52464,What causes fast heart beat and dizziness?,I don't think so there is some alarming however patient undergone CABG must continue the medications prescribed and requires yearly heart examination as adivsed by cardiologist and surgeon.Irregular spikes could be ectopics beats . Please consult your Doctor .Get your electrolytes done as it may be due to deranged electrolytes.Regards ,my dad went to his cardo doctor and he did a ekg and told him that he had some abnormal spikes so he wants him to have a echocardiogram. All most a year ago he had a triple bypass and they said his heart muscle had no damage so is this something to be alarmed about?? -46950,Reddish ring with itching on the leg. Using peroxide. Wound not healing. What to do?,"You are having generalised pruritus . There are many causes of generalised pruritus. But in your case, no cause is still found. All investigations are within normal limits as you said. If no reason, then it is idiopathic or psychological origin.. You avoid stress, anxiety and worry. Keep the body moist. No soap. Cotton clothes should be weared. Take good sleep. Apply moderate potency steroid daily at night and good moisturiser after bath... Take hydroxyzine 25 mg daily at night and desloratidine 5 mg in morning for long time... I hope you will improve. .. Ok ","Hi, I am 35 years old male, i ve been facing itching problem from last 6 months, Before the itching starts I feel acidity very badly. i ve been to several doctors so far nobody have had able to diagnosis my problem, i have done my full body test and all of them were normal. To get temporarily relief I am having one tablet everyday (cetirizine hydrochloride) which keeps whole body in normal and had a feeling of 100% relief, but it will last only for 24 hours. my symptoms are below I feel acidity issue and the itching starts through out my chest and arms with red rashes." -86349,"What causes spleen, liver enlargement ,fever,rash on face?","hello,I have gone through the description and the lesion is indeed to small to get a biopsy. The available option is to get a Ultrasound screen every month or once in two months to monitor the size of the lesion and biopsy it if it increases in size( biopsy will be possible then)hope this helpsdo get back in case you have further queriesregardsDr Samir Patil ","I was diagnosed in 2011 with IBC - two months ago I had an ultra sound, every thing was okay on that scan. June 6th my primary order a CT scan it showed a 7mm lesion in my liver. I had an appointment 6-13-14 to have a biopsy, I received a call on the 13th that said the lesion was to small to do a biopsy, I don t know what to do. could my IBC be returning, what can I say to my doctor to get them to do something?" -249528,Will there be a risk in repeating a Cytotec dose in three months?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion, you need not to worry or think about plan B to prevent pregnancy. As you only missed the one pill and already taken that as soon as you remember, the chances of pregnancy very very unlikely. You should take remaining pills on time including today's pill. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Suraj Khandhedia ",Hi I’ve been taking my birth control for about 3 months the past month I missed a few pills but have gotten back on track and I missed one yesterday but had unprotected sex today I just took my pill that I missed but do I have to worry about plan b or getting pregnant ? -141939,Suggest medicine for middle back pain,instaflex is not a solution to the problem. the pain can be due to stenosis or spasm or sciatica. it can be confirmed only after your meet an orthopedician or physiotherapist. instaflex wont harm him but if the purpose is pain then its of no help. plz visit your doctor ASAP ,"My 90 year old father recently began taking Instaflex to relieve some of his pain from siatica, but after a couple weeks, he complains that he now has severe pain in his lower back and left leg. Is there any reason elderly should refrain from taking this medication?" -27977,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -49043,How can low blood pressure levels be treated after getting treatment for sepsis?,"Hello, Use the prescribed medication for atrial fibrillation. And if you have risk factors like thromboembolism or infective endocarditis then consult your Cardiologist. He will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist ","Have been in hospital after strong palpitations through the night,an ambulance was called ,had overnight stay in hospital,atrial fibberation was diagnosed,had chest xrays ok,bloods ok ,also echo ok,gp had letter from hospital to say he no longer wants to see me but im still worried female aged 70" -99861,Suggest treatment for lump on elbow,It is most likely an external haemorrhoid which swells up with blood during straining for defecation. Have you had any bleeding in form of drops of blood after passing stools or stools lined with a streak of red blood? This along with pain could point towards a fissure in ano and the lump could then be a sentinel tag. Do let me know. Either way if it is not troubling you much you can keep it under observation and keep your stools soft with a lot of fibre in your diet and minimal complex carbohydrates. Take care and look forward to hearing from you. Dr Rishi. ,"I have a bump on my anus near the anal opening, it doesn't give me much pain or anything to tell me that it's there, but when i try to use the bathroom it blows up into a little greyish ball and pretty much blocks the opening, I was wondering if this is a Hemorrhoid" -134508,"Diagnosed allergy, sinusitis and deviated nasal septum. Took medication. Having sore throat, hoarse voice","hi, you are treated for eosinophilia with apprapriate drug. but along with the drugs use some protective measures to prevent it. you can meet pulmonologist for testing for allergens, later on desensitization after finding the specific allergen. home dust is very common allergen, change your bedsheets very often. ","Sir, I am having cold ( i often have to spit out sputum which is white in color) for the last 3 months. I was given levocetrizine tablets which i took for totally 16 days in a staggered manner. After which another doctor has prescribed Romilast L as my eosinophils count is high (9600).The doctor who prescribed me Romilast L says that i only have allergy problem & nothing else. even after taking Romilast L for one week there is no relief. doctor has asked me to continue the medicine for 1 month. I was treated for Typhoid in June 2011. My vitamin b12 level is 310 pg/ml, folic acid level is 16.19 ng/ml and vitamin D level is 16.40 ng/ml. I am taking multivitamin tablets since 1 month. I dont have running nose problem. Pl advice." -49351,"What causes nausea, shortness of breath and heaviness in the chest?",Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that your symptoms can be due to underlying heart disease. Considering your age and symptoms it can be a heart failure which requires proper evaluation and treatment. It’s recommended for you to consult a Cardiologist personally for physical and diagnostic evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I am 62 years old and otherwise in good health. I just took a nap lying on my back. I do not normally sleep on my back, but rather, on my side. Several times lately I have napped on my back. I feel mild, but annoying pain on my chest as I awaken and it lasts until I stand upright and start walking around. Again, this is not a one time thing but a pattern that follows only this particular napping posture. Is this a heart condition?" -216935,How to fix jagged teeth in a kid?,"Hello,I understand that you are having severe pain with the wisdom tooth. Pain relief pills may help you temporarily, but do not address the source of the pain. Your dentist should determine if you need a prescription for pain relief and if an infection occurs that requires an antibiotic. If you have no room for the wisdom tooth, it will not be able to function. It has already caused a painful situation and from the information that you provide sounds like it should be removed. I cannot tell, without more information, if it is covered by tissue or bone which can be more difficult to remove. You can visit an oral surgeon for anther opinion.I hope this answers your questions and that you feel better soon. I am available for additional questions. ",hello dotor....from past 3 days im having severe tooth pain. Today(jan26th) i consulted a dentist.. he said that a wisdom teeth is growing and there is no place to settle so we should remove the teeth? is it necessary to remove???will pills help me? -143880,"Have back ache, body pain, fever. ESR high. What is the reason?","Hello, thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.As already disease is diagnosed so I would like to tell you something as,Sacro-iliac joint is the first joint affected by Ankylosing Spondilitis .If deformities formed in the joints than there is need for surgery.In your case a surgeon will decide whether to operate or not.Please consult a physiotherapist and take proper guidance for exercises.A wrong exercise may aggravate the pain. Good luck for you. Dr. HET ","Hi,I am suffering from Low Back pain since 5 months on right side contineously and left side alternately.Already i m suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis since two years as told by Rheumatologist.But earlier i had pain alternately on both side but since 5 months i have continuously pain on right back side radiating upto my right thigh, leg and foot. Is there is any requirement to operate it? Please suggest me some exercises for remedy" -94104,Suggest cure for a lump under the arm,"hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type), a fibroma or a lipoma. these lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",I have a small lump under the skin on my temple. You can't see it you can only rub your finger across my temple and feel a small bump. I would say it is about half the size of a pea. It doesn't cause any pain. It makes me very nervous. Could it be a tumor? I've noticed it there for a month. I don't know how long it was there before then. -151849,Suggest treatment for broken ribs with groin injury after falling,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Sleeping with your arms above your head can cause numbness by cutting off circulation to your hands.Avoid folding your arms under your pillow while you sleep. The weight of your head can put pressure on your wrists or elbows and compress a nerve.I suggest to sleep with your arms at your sides instead of above your head.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",Why do I wake up with my arms and hands above me head and after waking they are dead asleep and I am unable to move them and the pain in my shoulders is getting worse everyday. I begin sleeping on my side and then I wake this way early in the morning. -189036,"Had breast cancer, had rib surgery to remove lump, painful, tenderness in the area. Reason?","lymphoma of the gastrointestinal tract can present with above symptoms. may also be associated with B symptoms like fever, night sweats and weight loss. the lesions are seen in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract which may be suggestive of systemic disease like lymphoma. rarely it can involve the spine and casuse back pain. so these lesions should be biopsied with histopathology and immunohistochemistry to come to a final diagnosis. cysts in the liver and kidney may be benign! ","Lymphnoma Cancer - Grandfather died from. A. In formalin labeled duodenum , second part are multiple irregular fragments of tan/pink soft tissue measuring up to 0.4 cm in greatest dimension. All blocked and labeled as A1. B. In formalin labeled stomach,body are four irregular fragments of tan/pink soft tissue measuring up to 0.1 cm in greatest dimension. All blocked and labeled as B1. Liver has tiny single hepatic hemangioma , likely congenital? Cyst in right kidney None of these should cause stomach pain, nauseau, flank pain and back pain?" -73302,What causes inability to conceive in person with good health?,"Hi,I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) You can try totally for one year.2) If you dont conceive, get your semen analysis done.3) Get HSG for tubal status done.Let me know if you have anymore questions.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol ","i dont know if you get this alot but, ive been trying to impregnate my wife for a few months. (i know were very young but we are very stable me being in the security department of the navy, her being a hair stylist making a hell of a lot moe than i do haha) im 19 shes 21. were both in perfect health eat healthy even organic food very chance we get. shes been shecked out by her docter and shes good to go but i havent. wat are we missing?" -215482,What causes painful ulcer on gum line?,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.It is sad to hear of your tough time with the dentist , and feels equally good that you are in better hands now.I would advice you to continue the medication as prescribed .Generalised arms and legs pain is a uncommon condition after tooth removal , though a slight rise in temp can be expected.The stress which you have undergone with the procedure could have created such a panic situation for you, just relax and rest well ,and it will reduce in its own .If you have any general issues which is not been mentioned here ,which can be the cause of pain,please get it checked with your GP doctor .Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. ","I had 3 teeth extracted the other day by a horrible dentist with Aspen dental - I went to a new dentist yesterday who prescribed to me antibiotics which the other dentist never did... I have a low grade fever, and some discomfort, headache but worst of all my legs and arms ache... I kept telling the first dentist that I could feel bad pain when he was taking the teeth out but he kept on going... my legs and arms were all over the place since I was in such pain and I tensed up pretty badly... I am worried and my new dentist is great but worried about the leg and arm pains... Not sure what it is?" -99458,What causes lump on hip above pelvic bone?,"Welcome to Health care magic.1.The history suggest that it could be inguinal hernia - which is seen as a lump in the lower abdomen and pain on touch.2.Inguinal hernia with a strangulated bowel or omentu-fat will cause the above symptoms.3.This is an emergency - you need to get an emergency ultrasound - that will help to know the nature of the lump, its contents and source and where all its extending. 4.It will also confirm the presence of any strangulation. and blood supply. 5.Seek emergency help as soon as possible - it can complicate if you delay. Good luck.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","Hi about two days ago I began to see a lump/bump on the bottom of my stomach like on the top of where my vaginal area starts. Now it is hard, extremely red, swollen, and I can't even touch it because it hurts so badly. I tried using a hot rag to reduce swelling but it just hurt. I also tried popping it but it hurts so much just too even poke it. I would like to know what this lump or bump is and what to do and how to get rid of it. Can you help me?" -222123,"I have severe pain in my front teeth,suggest me what to do ?","Hi, Bleeding could be due to inflammed gums. Get yourself checked by a dentist. If you are suffering from gingivitis you should get a scaling done and follow adequate oral hygiene practices. ","this has happen to me twice last time was in 2009 and just right now i was on my computer and out of no where i started spitting blood . it doesnt hurt and i cant find a cut. im scared, why is this happening?" -51805,Is Irbesartan safe to be taken instead of Benicar for high BP?,"Hello. Thanks for posting at HCM. I have gone through your history. Tb infections of the lung even after complete treatment leave scar marks (fibrosis) on the lungs. It is like a wound on the skin which heals with medications but wound scar persist. So wit every TB infection ,part of the lung gets scarred or fibrosed. This scarring causes a decrease in the ling capacities. This doesn't cause immediate problems but with age the problems may become apparent. It may cause breathlessness, cough and fast heart rate. Fast heart rate is not a direct result but occurs due to breathlessness and cough. I recommend you do a pulmonary function test which requires you to blow forcefully onto a machine which calculates your lung volumes. Another cause of tachycardia and chest pain can be angina or heart issues. Please do a ECG, 2/d echo and treadmill test to evaluate for a heart problems. Please revert back with the above tests. Wishing you good health. Regards ","Hi, I m 38 years old.....18 years ago I got TB infection....It was taken medication more then two years ....then after I was again take treatment in 2010 for 9 month......my health is good but I have a cheast pain everyday little littal.....I suffer with the tachycardia......so give me suggestions for what I do for this....possible to trachiocardia is related to lung desease.....what can I do." -65822,Suggest treatment for gland TB,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicYou would not need repeat immunization with this bite because you are fully immunized and this immunity would last for a few years. In some cases , it can last up to 10 years.You should also make sure that your tetanus immunization is up to date because that infection can also occur as a result of bites.I hope this helps ","Good Morning Doctor, I have a dog (fully vaccinated as per veternairan instruction) in my residence. i got bit while playing about 8 monhts back. I took the full courese of 7 injections. today morning accidentally i stepped on its tail for which i got a bite. i am i required to take rabipur once again or the course of injections i took is suffitient. Kindly advise on this please. suresh kannan" -174328,What causes dizziness and numbness in right side of face?,"Hi,Regarding your concern, I would explain that these bumps can be lymph nodes or inflammation. Another possible cause to consider is skull modifications related to calcium deficiency. I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam. Further tests may be needed like: - a scull X ray study or a brain CT scan- calcium and vitamin D plasma levels for possible deficiency- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammationHope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.Best wishes, Dr. Aida ","I have a several knots, bumps on the left back side of my head, about equal with the back of my ear that developed while driving my car. I think it could be caused by tension or perhaps my posture while sitting in the car is aggravating a muscle in my back, possibly related to straining it during crossfit." -130747,Suggest medication for asthma,Albuterol inhaler or nebulizer should help.If he smokes- he should quitGet PFTf/u with pulmonary physician ,"Hi, My husband is suffering from severe Wheezing.Last month he got operated as a lot of flesh had grown. now he is able to breathe properly through nose,there is no problem in nose,but because of severe wheezing he facing problem to breathe and he is always tired and not interested in any kind of work.He is not at all enthusiastic.He is 32 years old. Is this a serious problem,whom should we consult,a physician or a ENT specialist? because of wheezing he also has frequent throat infections.kindly advice." -96294,What is the hard lump near the ear?,"Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, this being a few months duration and causing discomfort to you, after a detailed clinical examination, I would advise you for some routine blood tests like CBC, ESR, and blood sugar, followed by a FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) to have a cytological diagnosis. Further management would depend on the report of FNAC. Till then, you could go for an anti inflammatory along with a proton pump inhibitor for a symptomatic relief.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",i have a large lump on the joint of collerbone and breastbone on the left side a noticed it a few months back when i got pains in my shoulder. the lump hasnt changed in size but can be quite painful the pain comes and goes but the lump stays the same. i went to the doctor few months ago he sent me for chest xray but didnt find anything. at night if i sleep on my stomach and put my arm up and stay like that for to long i cant move the pain is aggonising it also hurts when i try to turn over the pain spreads across my shoulder some times in my arm and back to it always seems worse at night but once rested is better by morning it gets worse through the day especially when i lift something heavy like my children do you think it could be something serious. -96987,What could causes lumps on the back of the head having migraine and high blood Pressure?,"Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The lump on your head might not be related to the head ache. If I were your doctor, after a clinical examination of yours, I might advise you for a fine needle aspiration cytology to have a diagnosis. Further management would depend on the report.I would also measure your blood pressure to rule this out as a reason for your headache.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","I have had a headache for the past couple days , not severe. Today I noticed a small raised lump to the left of my forehead measuring about 1.5cm in diameter. I feel fine right now just wondering us this something I should be concerned about. The lump is not tender, no warmth to it." -179828,"Lump in cranium near occipital with pain, vision and appetite loss. How serious is this?",HIThank for asking to HCMAll head injury has to be taken seriously at least for couple of days but here in your case that period has gone away so it may not be dangerous it may be soft tissue inflammation and will be subsided wth antiinflammatory drugs it is better to have antibiotic too take care and have good day ,"Hi we rolled a truck about a wek ago. I received a few bumps on the top of my head. Those were sore for a few days but the pain subsided to nothing. However, behind my right ear and behind my temple about 2 inches there is and area which is extremely sensitive to the touch. If I push on the area with any pressure it feels like we'll I don't know. It just really hurts. Are there any major viens I could have done samage to?" -248649,Is there something to be worried for the bump formed on head followed by a fall?,"hithanks for using hcmcongratulations for quitting smokingsudden stopping of smoking also leads to such symptoms,due to the high reactivity of the airways,lt seems like you have symptoms of mucoid secretions,it is more likely like you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.you can go for sputum culture,& chest x-ray to rule out any infective origin.other wise after quitting smoking it takes at least 6 to 8 weeks for the lung to normalise from the effect of nicotinetake care ","is this kidney issues?i quite smoking now i feel like there is something in my throat and i have thick foamy saliva, pain in my chest sometimes i get sick and only clear ""water like"" substence comes out, i can feel and hear and little of air bubbles in my throat from my stomech." -217978,What should I do for a toothache on the upper side?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the lump or swelling could be a mucocoele that is a cystic lesion arising from minor salivary glands...nothing to worry.. it occurs following trauma to lip like lip biting...if it comes back again, consult a oral physician and get it excised... i hope my answer will help you.. take care ","I had a big bump/lump on my lower lip in front of the teeth. It was getting pretty big so I put pressure on it and it popped, and this yellow ooze came out of it. The lump is gone and now I just feel a big hole where the yellow stuff came out of. Should I be worried? Will it come back?" -78375,"Is kidney function normal,if there is protein loss in urine?",HelloThanks for query .Your brother who is known to have diabetes and hypertension is detected to have raised creatinine 7 .Raised creatinine that he has is due to what is called as Diabetic Nephropathy and needs to be investigated further .Please consult qualified Nephrologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Renal function tests 4) Excretion of protein in 24 urine sample 5) Renal Biopsy (If required) to confirm the grade of Kidney disease.Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.Dr.Patil. ,"Dr, My brother is diabetic & hypertensive, His creatine level is 7 now .Can we do anything for this. In his kideny scan everything is normal except a calculus 3mm showing . Waiting for your advice. His medications r minipressXL,amaryl for pressure,statixF for cholestrol. Nebiguard, antioxidants, shelcal , insulin for diabetic." -203003,What causes behavioral changes in a teenager?,"Frequent occurrences of both respiratory and GI infections do point to something unusual. You should get her investigated for an immunological problem. One of the most common among these problems is common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), which can be easily managed with gamma-globulin infections and a few other interventions.If her immune functions are normal, you can still try some things like greater attention to hand-washing, giving her multivitamins and a protein-rich diet, avoiding going to crowded places, avoiding a creche or a day-nursery where she is in constant touch with other, better-abled children, and so on. Dr. Taher ","my two year daughter has loose stools very frequently and peadilyte has to be administered regularly , as frequent as three to five days per week. she also suffers from upper respiritory problems very frequently, we have stopped giving her milk and milk based products and soy milk but to no avail, what could be the problem." -184655,What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Your father has stage 4 lung cancer. It has very poor prognosis. Symptoms depends on spread of cancer. He has brain metastasis so respiratory failure and stroke or convulsion can be there. Life expectancy is not good. It is generally less then 6 months but it varies from case to case. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ",My father was just diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer (adenocarcinoma) that has metastized to the brain. He is 78 and is in poor health. He's a former smoker. He's lost a lot of weight and chemo and radiation aren't options. Hospice has been called to help us with him. I wanted to know what sort of time frame that I could expect? 6 months? 3 months? What would be symptoms that would indicate end of life? I feel helpless. -10930,When should I opt for 5-HTP after the withdrawal of Pristiq?,"Hello. As you are tapering your Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine), there will be no withdrawal at all. You need to restart because of anxiety or depression disorder, not because of withdrawal. 5-HTP (Hydroxytryptophan) is not FDA approved and no guideline for it to how to use and when to use. It is a supplement product, but not a medication to treat. You should follow depression and nonpharmacological management. Do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like walking and practice meditation for 20 minutes daily. Eat healthy home cooked foods, avoid junk foods. Spend quality time with friends and family every day. Spend time for creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawings, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments. Have enough of 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. Avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse. Live your life, do not just spend it. Be bold and confident. ","Hello doctor, I daily take Pristiq antidepressant tablet 50 mg, which doctor had prescribed since a year. Now I am tapering the tablet gradually as per doctor's instruction. The first week every other day and second week every two days and the third week every three days. And now this is my fourth week, and I am off completely. So my question is, can I use 5-HTP supplement tablet? So that my withdrawal symptoms will be less. And when I can take 5-HTP? Withdrawal symptoms are scary to me, and I want to completely stop this Pristiq because I tried many times to get it off, but unfortunately, I cannot. I had withdrawal symptoms, brain zaps, nausea, and diarrhea. I have some supplements like fish oil, b12, and 5-HTP but still waiting for a doctor advises." -69127,Suggest treatment for herpes virus,"Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you no need to worry and no need to take him to paediatrician until he shows any sign of severe disease. Continue with paracetamol in appropriate dose also think of taking amoxycillin to prevent secondary infection. Such a fever in child is usually a viral infection and will be self limiting disease. I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ","My daughter is 14 months old and had a high temperature two nights ago. Her fever continued for the whole night but was brought down with paracetamol and a lukewarm shower. She was fine thereafter without any other symptoms. I didn t notice any crying during urination or any ear discomfort so I m not sure what could have cased it. She had recovered from a viral cold two weeks prior and is breast fed. She is perfectly well now, should I still take her to the paediatrician" -120793,What causes lower abdominal pain?,"Hi.. i understand your problem,Dont worry nothing is wrong with you,I have treated so many patient like this,Your main problem is burning urine and pain abdomen,If i was your treating doctor i would testUrine analysis and an ultrasound abdomin.Then i would suggest,ciprofloxacin,along with a urine alkalinizing agent,For bloating first do dietary changes like avoid dairy products and fruits.If not improving then i would suggest antacid or H2 antagonits.These are prescription drug.consult your local doctor.I hope you are satisfied with my questionThanks for using healthcaremagic. ","which abdominal complication includes urine tasting sour as a symptom? I'm 20yrz ole, with 76kgs,5ft 6in, been having stomach pain from friday and started feeling better today, didn't have diarhea, orconstipation, just pain which got better laying on my left side, got bloated" -149005,Can quitting smoking have led to increase in WBC in blood?,Many cause of low wbc counts are there. Simple viral infection may leads to low wbc count. However its unlikely that its due to swinne flu two year back. You may have some unnoticed infdction and dus to that your wbc count may be low. But if you dont hsvd any other problem then its ok. If you habd sever low wbc count and havd some problems then only go to physician and take treatment as per advised . Otherwise its not needed. ,I have recently had 2 blood tests and both have come back with a low white blood cell count. I had the swine flu a couple years ago; could that be the reason? I'm also pretty tired lately which is one reason I went to the doctor. Other symptoms are typical menopausal symtems and tingling in my feet and legs. -209621,What does absence of thymic shadow and B lymphocytes mean?,Hi...testicle going up during cough is normal. Left one is not going up because it would have been fixed during surgery.You need not worry.Regards - Dr.Sumanth ,"Hi, my son born with undefended left testicle and he had a surgery to bring it down when he was 10months old ,everything is going normal, from last 2 to 3 months he is frequently getting fever, cough, runny nose..every time doctor gave him amoxil...and what I am also noticing an increased size in his testies when he is sick..doc did urine test first time.. and scrotum ultrasound when he is sick for the second time..because doc noticed his right testicle going up when he coughs.. the tests came negative.... he is doing ok now... do we need to check anything else..pls let me know.." -27900,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -166036,Suggest treatment for redness and swelling in thigh after a sebaceous cyst removal,"hi.noted history of bumps in thigh. based from your description, those maybe cystic formations (sebaceous or keratinous type). it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation, especially if the lesions are persistent and are bothering you. definitive management is surgical excision of the lesion, daily wound care and antibiotic treatment. good hygiene is also advised.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","I ve had these bumps on my but and thigh region for about 2 years now. They differ in size, anywhere from a pencil til to quarter size. They really hurt at times and itch at others. They also have pus and sometimes blood in them. Once they ve been busted they scab up and eventually go away, but more come back." -159625,Suggest ways to rule out tennis elbow,"osteoarthritis is a common degenerative conditions.It usually affects thumb,knee, hip joints and other major joints.now since you are a pianist I assume that you have worked a long with your hands and worsening any early arthritis.for treatment part we advise lifestyle modifications, pain killers like paracetamol, and exercises to strengthen muscles around damaged joint.in my opinion don't play piano for long durations, do gripping exercises for hand and thumb.In my opinion please also visit orthopedic surgeon to have proper clinical examination and asses how much joint has been damaged.Wishing you luck ","I have what I must call a sudden onset of osteoarthritis in both hands. This started about 3 weeks ago and xray confirms. It really hurts, and is especially disturbing since I am a pianist. What can I do to relieve this pain/. I am a 72 tear old male. Thank you." -233871,"Semen test done for quantity, greyish white transparency, opaque viscosity percentage, motile Sperm. Can i have a baby?","HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in masturbation since many and now facing problems related to sexual activities.First of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body.All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety.Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.and delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking.If you are planning to be out for couple of days please do not take Tadalfil or Vigra ,These drugs are to be taken only on demand when you are planning to have sex with female partner.If you do not get satisfactory results with these drugs you will need to undergo following tests to find out the cause of your ED,1) Serum Testosterone levels 2) Duplex Ultrasound scanning of penis to rule out arterial insufficiency or venous leak as a cause of your ED.Dr.Patil. ","I have problems maintaining my erection during intercourse. I ve checked several possible causes. Over-masturbation could be a cause since I ve been masturbating regularly since I was 14-15. I am 27 now. I don t think it s physical because I still get morning erections and while masturbating. Another possibility would be low testosteron because of the regular ejaculation . I ve read something about cGMP. I know many people have problems maintaining erection. I m just trying to find the cause for me and eliminating the other options. I am currently traveling for a long period of time, so I have no immediate option to get a full physical. I ve been trying taking extra vitamins like zinc (to raise testosteron levels) and ginkgo. Trying to eat as much fruit and food that help erectile dysfuntion, such as papaya and watermelon and nuts and even chocolate. If it s a psychological thing, what can I do besides keep telling myself not to worry and relax? I was thinking about temporarely taking tadalafil until I get back home and manage to get a full body check. Is it advisable?" -50004,Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate,"Hello,Cardiomegaly on x-ray may not be correct always, so you should not worry about it. However, you should get one echo done to look for heart function and ruling out cardiomegaly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ",hi..am 45 year old woman with mild cardiomegaly.My doc says that it is due to my obesity..i am 80 kgs with 5'2. I have increased bronchovascular findings too in my CT scan report.Kindly guide me the treatment i should follow. -126691,Acute pain in abdomen but it is not appendix,"Thanks for the query U must go to the ER immediately. U can have cardiovascular, neurologic, gastro intestinal problems, uterine bleeding more than regular. You also need a support from a good psychiatrist Have a healthy ;living ","hi im taking ginet 84 tablet and i take 5 of them in 1day wat side effects i wil have hi there my age is 26 and hy weight is 75kg.i get very depressed tht is m feeling very angry most of the time,dont fil like eating and im on ginet 84 tablet.its been almost 5 month since m tking ginet 84.and 1 day i got so depressed tht i took 5 tablets in 1 day all at 1s.wat are the side effects of me taking it" -19405,Taking manasamitra vatakam for anxiety. Suggest me the right dosage and details of food restrictions,"Hi, If your son needs to take manasamitra vatakam, you can buy only a good brand. Hope this helps. If you would like to have a detailed analysis of the problem of your son, please either book a phone consulttaion with an Ayurveda Specialist or consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ",My son has been asked to take manasamitra vatakam for anxiety by a friend who is a Sanskrit scholar. He is now 17 years old. What is the right dosage? Any food restrictions? -237982,Could extreme mood swings and hallucinations mean mental illness?,You have given a nice history. Very easy to diagnose for me.Diagnosis.. you are having tension headache.Treatment.Take single med clonazepam before sleep.Take rest of two days. Go fof vision checkup too.you will be fine in two days.So dont worry. Hope my suggestions helpful and thankful to you. Take care. Don't forget to give ratings. ,"Hi.. I m an 18 year old, fairly healthy. I had anxiety attacks 2 weeks ago and suddenly I had this tightening feeling or this feeling of pressure on my forehead(specifically in between my brows which is above my nose bridge) I m nt sure why but it has been an on and off of this feeling. I do get drowsy throughout the day but not that terrible. It has been happening for 2 weeks now and it s not getting cured. Is it a tension headache due the lack of sleep and anxiety?" -80063,"Can stem cell treatment be used instead of kidney transplant for high creatinine levels, have undergone transplant earlier?",Dialysis itself is a lot ofstress and further twice a week dialysis is an additional negative factor being an inadequate dialysis dose. Now it is being well proven that patients on dialysis have sleep disorders and need to be adressed. He may need a sleep study and further management depending on the report. Discuss with a nephrologist sbout dialysis frequency as inadequate dialysis may add to the problems. ,Hi Doctor My Father is going through the dialysis 2 Times a Week. After the dialysis he feels very Anxiety during the night time and could not rest. In Day time condition improves and he can sleep. Kindly let me know the reason for Anxiety and uneasiness during the night time. -237831,Suggest treatment for stress and depression,HHi dear. I had gone through your query. Citalopram or escitalopram are SSRI. SSRI means selective seretonin receptor inhibitor. It increase the level of neurotransmitter like serotonin. Serotonin is one of the key neurotransmitter that involve in depression and stress. So citalopram 10 to 20 mg is ideal dose to treat anxiety and depression. Please follow advise from your treating psychiatrist. Usually it will take time to improve. Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. .Wish you a very good health. Take care. ,"Hello, I was given 10mg samples of Lexapro from my primary doctor to treat anxiety and since then I have been seeing a psychiatrist who prescribed the Celexa generic, Citaloproam 10mg, to start, eventually moving me up to 20mg. I first really want to know if the two medications are interchangeable, therefore the doses, 10mgs will line up and I won't feel a drastic change from the switch. Thank you very much.~Nicole" -206163,Suggest remedy for cough & cold,"Thanking for consulting Health care magic. I think you should try to treat at home , it will be healing quickly. You wash this place with hydrogenium peroxide and water 1:1, apply pantosal-antiviral,antibacterial and antifungal gel 3 times and for speedy healing-Vitamin A, take out from capsule and apply for good regeneration of tissue. You can give any analgetic -ibuprophen or paracetamol. Ask your baby to rince mouth with chlorhexidine or listerine with water 1:1 after each meal. Give to him only blended food, avoid sour drinks. If you will see pus from wound, then you should start to give antibiotic-amoxiklav.If wound is clean, then don't worry. Take care Best regards Dr.Svetlana ",My 2 year old fell outside and hit her mouth pretty bad..she was smiling when she fell and she scrapped her gums..now.over her left front tooth her gums are ripped and go higher then the tooth next to it u can see part of the tooth that used to be covered..im just worried that it wont grow back?! Will it grow back?! Or will she need to get surgery or something to fix it? -77301,How to treat white blood cells in kidneys?,2 cm calculi in lower pole should be treated with PCNL after the urine infection settles down because the chances of sepsis is high in infected urine. ,"RAM BABU AGARWAL     58/M     Sub.: Urine Infection from last 3 years Details of treatment are as under HTN - OLMESAR 20 1 Morning                                               Diabetes - Amrayl M2 1 Morning - 1Evening PIOZ - 15mg 1 Night DOS 24/3/09     HOLEP (LASER PROSTATECTOMY) at Jaipur Frequent Urethral Calibration once in a month (8 times)                                             T.LOXOF 500 mg/ 6 months with Gaps                                              T.MOXIFFrom 24/4/09, E-Coli 10power 5, Inj. Amikacin 500mg - BD 3 days          30/8/09 to 23/9/09, Klebsilla, 10 power 5, Inj. Bristokacin 1gm OD 7 DaysFrom 30/9/09 -E - Coli 105 Problem in Urine discharge & PVR more than 80ml.DOS 7/10/10, Laser VIU done ( Bladder Neck Open at Jaipur)       4 Time Urithral calibration every month till January 2011                                                                                          T Mosif 400 gm/                                              Loxof           -E - Coli 105 regularly                              Urifast - 15 days                                             M-Cin 400gm - 10 daysUroflow 418/23/13          PVR 6ml10/11/2011, Ecoli 10 power 5, Tab. Faronem -27Inj. Magnex 1 gm      Total 48               Three Test were STERILE (30/3/ 2011 to 13/ 4/2011) 18/4/2011 onwards     Amikacsin 1-1 = 12 daysKlebsilla 10 power 5     Tab Faronem 200 1+1 = 12 daysFrom 11/05/2011 Faronem 200 1- 1- 1Other in :      Calculi of about 23mm & 07mm in the lower calys of left kidney from last 3 years.Uroflow - OK           PVR - OKFever with cold for 1-2 days when Antibiotics stopB.P. & Sugar monitoring regularly both under control.All other Pathological test including creatinine is normal." -195900,What causes fever with cough and cold?,"Hi... I feel that your child might be having a condition called PANDAS, which is related to the neuropsychiatric manifestation of streptococcal infection. I suggest that you go through about this illness in the Internet and with this tip consult your Neurologist for reconsideration of the diagnosis.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",My daughter is 10 and started having spasms and shortness of breath 3 weeks ago. This happens when she is going to sleep or in her sleep She has recently started hallucinations two nights ago. what can be causing this? A neurologist has prescribed Valparin for a two week trial. -114542,Suggest dosage of vicodin to relieve pain in elbow post agitation after surgery,"Hello, Side effects of general anesthesia include: Temporary confusion and memory loss, although this is more common in the elderly. Dizziness, Urine Retention, Bruising or soreness from the IV drip, Nausea and vomiting, shivering and feeling cold, sore throat, due to the breathing tube, etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH ","Hi there. I received a colonoscopy 4 days ago and have suffered increasing and deepening bouts of lightheadedness and nausea (without vomiting so far) since then. These feelings are not constant, and come and go, but the intensity has increased throughout the week... Can this be a bad reaction to the anesthesia?? I have been eating and hydrating normally (urine is back to normal very pale yellow color) and have not had any unusual abdominal pains since about 1 day after the procedure. Thank you in advance." -180963,"Had a brain aneurysm operation. Still have dizzy spells, bad daily head aches. On plavix aspro migardis. Suggestions?","Hi, it might be the infection of dura or C.S.F.might be handeled very carefully, and in I.C.U. At this movement everything is uncertain, and mostly depend upon the luck. Any how main thing is you should not disclose the things to him. I hope that he may recover soon. Thank you. ",My grandfather recently had a craniotomy due to the results of a hemorrhagic stroke. The bone flap is still out and he is improving everyday with lots of therapy. The surgeon had said that when the swelling goes down they will replace the bone but he recently went to see the surgeon and he stated that there is still alot of fluid settling and he wanted to do a CTscan to see what exactly the fluid was. We haven't heard back yet? Any ideas? -73517,How can someone get rid of weak sperm cells?,"HelloWithin 2 years your wife got pregnancy and sorry she aborted ( miscarriage ) , she operated for cyst in uterus . Now from 11 months you are again trying for pregnancy . In my opinion you both must get following examination and tests for better option.Wife=== get in ultrasound on both ovaries as well as uterus ( as she was pregnant earlier so no need of any endometrium thickness examination.But get in hormonal test as FSH/LH ratio, estrogen , androgen tests as well ovarian stroma ( follicle test) .Husband , semen analysis is important so get in it.If everything is fine in both of you then consult an infertility specialist .Hope this information will help you. ",we have been enjoying unprotected sex from abot 2 years.After marriage my wife conceived after abot 9 months but after 3 months miscouraged.after one month she had been surgeated bcz she has a syst in outer part of utress.from 11 months we are again enjoying unprotected sex and using different drugs but no result when as per tests every thing is ok except my own simon test is there its need or not. -214200,What is the treatment for dental cavities?,"Hello,Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query , this swollen gum and pus discharge can be due to impaction of wisdom tooth or due to pericoronitis , or pericoronal abscess formation in wisdom tooth . I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon and go for curetage of wisdom tooth if it is partialy erupted and investigations iopa xray of wisdom tooth to determine the alignment of wisdom tooth , Inmeantime do warm saline gargle two - three times a day .Hope this will help you. ","At my lower left jaw, the gum surrounding the last tooth (I don't have a wisdom tooth on this side) began to swell and feel slightly painful. My tooth doesn't hurt at all, however. This morning, I woke up with a swollen uvula and puss erupted from the swollen gum around my tooth. What does this mean?" -115453,Are there side effects for storvas and lorday pills?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Vozet 5 mg is an anti allergic medication. It usually cause sedation as a side effect.So, it does not usually cause irritation at the patient. Anyway, your mother might stop the medication and consult your doctor about an alternative treatment. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","Hi Doctor Doctor prescribed Vozet tablet to my mother and she is having it from past 2 days. Now she is feeling over stressed after taking this medicine. Please advice still want to continue with this medicine. My mother is a ILD patient and she is under treatment from past 2 years. Thanks, Channakeshava" -106640,"What causes chest pain,shortness of breath and dizziness?","Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, occupational exposure with fabric dust can cause lung cancer. It is not seen in all workers but some genetically susceptible workers, workers who smoke or have other lung diseases are more prone for development of lung cancer. So your lung cancer is mostly due to fabric dust you are working in. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",i had a tumor removed from my lung and showed some cancer. can this be related to my job. i started getting sick years ago with a lot of fatigue and sore muscles when a new fabric was brought in the plant. it was not vented out when it should of had. -245598,Suggest home remedy for sore tongue,"Hai,Kindly cover him some thick clothes covering his head and all over the body to reduce the shivering.Give some hot water with electrolytes (salt) that will balance the body temperature as off now.keep giving some hot water mixed with ginger juice frequently.monitor the temperature and his glucose level with available kid like thermometer and glucometer.Thank youhope i answered your query ",hello Dr. my father is 55 yrs old. he is suffering from fever but is feeling cold inside and is badly shivering. he has diabetes. he currently is not able to move and is not in a position to be taken to the hospital. and the place we live in is a remote area. hence there are less chances of any dr. to come here right now. please guide me some home remedies to make his temp. low so that we can take him to the doctor... its urgent. -121025,What is causing the upper abdominal pain after eating?,"Hi.Radiotherapies for Breast Cancer and the medicines for cancer like Taxotere itself causes all the symptoms as its complications. This is because to tissue Necrosis and its attendant side effects. Paracetamol alone can not help in such cases. This will settle with time, as the body's resistance power and Healing power picks up. On a safer side it is better to take an antibiotic as you had raised temperature. There can be a close cavity infection, Take an X-ray of the chest and Ultrasonography of the abdomen to rule out underlying causes . You may take tramadol or Ibuprofen for pain relief if needed ","I finished chemo for breast cancer (taxotere) 4 weeks ago and have had 5 lots of radiotherapy this week. Yesterday around mid day I started having severe pain in my abdomen,my ribs downwards ie not my stomache. My temperature rose to 38.7 yesterday evening and I started shaking. I took paracetamol and temp went down after 2 hours. Today I still have the pain and my abdomen is bloated. Paracetamol does not take the pain away." -121480,Suggest treatments for filarial fever with abdominal pain,"Hi.Thanks for your query.This is a classical finding in patients suffering from Colitis. Colonoscopy and ultrasonography would help to find out the probable diagnosis of a problem with the transverse part of the large bowel called colon.Biopsy may also be needed. All the symptoms of pain- racing heart rate, chilly feeling all go in favor of this. Also to consider the possibility if IBS, meaning irritable bowel syndrome. This can be said if the investigations are normal, and getting a proper treatment.Get an appointment with your Doctor and get a reference for a Gastro-enterologist. ",Hello. I have been having stomach problems since my gall bladder was taken out in 2004. 15 to 20 minutes after eating i get severe cramps in my stomach as well as a chilly feeling and my heart sometimes races. This usually happens everyday after a meal. The pain goes across the stomach above the bellybutton area. Thank you for your help. -97135,What causes painful and enlarging lump in spine?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have incisional hernia or some tumour arising from scar tissue. You should go for examination. If needed go for biopsy and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I have a lump below the left breast, under one of my scars from gallbladder surgery. Surgery was at least 8 years ago. When I do sit-ups, leg lifts it grows and gets very tender. When I stop, it shrinks back down, but is always there. Need I be concerned?" -239774,Suggest treatment for schizophrenia,"Hello, Depression is due to chemical imbalance in brain itself, so, they are interlinked and not different. Your symptoms reflect depression as, you mentioned being sad, lethargic, irritable, increased sleep but no quality or freshness after sleeping, having reduced interaction. There are certain other features which I will mention and see if you have them then -you should seek an appointment with a psychiatrist and get well. The other main features of depressive disorder are- lack of energy, lack of interst in previously pleasurable activities (like playing, watching tV, listening music, etc.) they can differently with different people. The feeling of hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness may also come up from time to time, with ideas of doing self harm ( which means early intervention is a must). if you have first three of these even in some proportions, then it is likely to be depression and you will benefit immensely from treatment.Please ask more questions for clarification.Dr. Manisha GopalMD neuropsychiatry ",Hi. I am a 15 year old female and weigh 145. I am 5-3 ft. and everyday i am very irratable. When someone gets me mad i lash out. I also sleep for long periods of time at night and when i wake up i dont have motivation to get out of bed. I also feel lonely becuase we moved 7 months ago and have made no.friends. I think i have some sort of depression and my parents are sick and tired of my behavior and moods. They think i have a chemical inbalance. How can i find out if its depression or a chemical imbalance? -75646,What is the purpose of siphene medicine ?,"Hi, you didn't mentioned how was the morphology of your spermatozoa, if 15% or above is of normal form it is enough. One more thing you didn't mentioned is presence of leucocytes(white blood cells) in semen, if those are less than 1 million/ml it is good. Your remaining parameters are normal. If you give the details of your wife's medical tests if done and any previous procedures undergone we can discuss thoroughly about your problem. thank you ",after 6 year marriage i have no child. my semen report is given.is this enough. volume; 2ml 50miln/ml active; 55% slugish;25% dead; 20% is this report enough for a baby age; 33yaers weight;92 kgs height;5.11 feet means 5 feet 11 inches -152738,What causes tear in posterior horn of medial meniscus?,"Hello, Fracture or dislocation is unlikely because it is very painful. However, you can consult an orthopedic and plan for an X-ray to rule out fracture or displacement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hello, 2 wks ago a kid kicked my son in the right hand! The nurse at school put ice on it and said it looked better. Last night we noticed his knuckle in his index finger is shoved back about an inch from were it should be. He said it doesn t hurt. Is it possible it s broke and healed over the past 2 wks? How is it put back into place?" -146243,What causes seizures with high blood pressure and diabetes?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have slightly low wbc count and slightly high lymphocytes count. It is very common in viral infection. No need to worry. Just be relaxed. You should take symptomatic treatment. You should repeat your complete blood count after a month. It will come back to normal. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",good pm what does it mean when the wbc is 4 which below normal (5-10)and lymphphocytes .44 above (.2-.4) normal and eosinophils .08 above normal .01 -.03. all other blood test are normal. what food supplement to take and any remedy? thank you so much -225611,What causes erection problems during penetrative sex?,"Hello, If you have a systemic fungal infection then fever might be present. You will mostly have a topical fungal infection. For that, you can apply topical clotrimazole cream over that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","I am male and have an active yeast infection (jock itch). I decided it would help if I shaved my pubic hairs. As I was shaving, I nicked myself in 2 places. The nicks bleed, but not bad or for very long. I applied nystatin cream on the area, including nicks, when I got out of the shower. I am also taking oral medication (terbinafine). Should I be concerned with the infection become systemic?" -245494,Suggest natural treatment for meniscule tear,"HelloThank You for contacting HCM.As per symptoms this could be allergic attack by something like dust, insect bite, pollen or food. First thing that he needs to do is to find the cause and then prevent it. Secondly he can follow these steps to feel better:> Take citrizine at night for allergy> Acetaminophen for headacheHe can take it after fast but if problem is sever then either he needs to break the fast or need to visit hospital for i/v treatment.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing him good health. ","My friend's brother has a very strong headache, burning desire in his body but he is not cold, his eyes, nose and mouth are leaking a lot of water. He is fasting because he's a Muslim please help us. We are home and we would be glad if you tell us what we can do at home for him." -199930,Are chapped lips and ring around an infants mouth a cause for concern?,"Hi,From history it seems that there might be having stacking of foreskin on glans due to some deposition of smegma or secretion giving rise some pain while erection.Clean foreskin by averting foreskin from glans smoothly.Apply smoothing cream or antibiotic cream on the part.Ok and take care. ","hi, my 5 yr old uncircumcised son will occasionally complain of pain in his penis, i am not sure why. I think by now he understands the difference from the actual pain or his normal erections. Isometimes notice when complains about the pain , it may be accompained with an erection also, i am confused and i want to help in reducing or eliminating his for good. what can be the reason? please help!" -206157,Can I give Calpol to my baby?,"Hello dear,Thank you for consulting in Health care Magic. I figured your concern.I need more details.For how long has she been drinking antibiotic in the hospital ? It seems she has dysbacteriosis after antibiotic therapy or after interstinal infection.I would suggest you to give probiotics:1. Econorm sachets(saccharomyces) which you should use twice a day for 3 days.2.Then continue with babylac 1 sashet 1 time 10 days Give to baby mashed fruits, rice soup, rice porridge. You can add enzymes for good digestion. Take care Dr. Svetlana Shrivastva ","Dr, My 11 months old baby's stool is turned to green color. Last week he was hospitalized for having loose motion and 103 degree fever. Now he is fine. And slowly we started giving normal foods. Why the color of motion is green? What kind of care I need to take for it?" -45867,Suggest treatment for itching rashes,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.It seems you are suffering from Tinea cruris and corporis, a kind of fungal infection.I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition.I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime.You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing sertaconazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link:https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169If__;!!Mih3wA!SBzm6_kI6hCZ58EPH6N_05MFfiPbxWXT0a2TJCdFQObRWm5mV5ur7hW9rW0j8A$ you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda ","I have a red, glossy, circle-shaped skin irritation on my scrotum. I am not sure what it is. It doesn't really bother me at all unless I'm physically looking at it. It seems to get better once I put anti itch cream on it for a few days, but if I stop it comes back. There is a little bit of the same irritation on the underside of my penis. What is this?" -21649,How can I increase my breast milk production?,"Hi. Breast milk secretion works on a demand-supply basis. The more you breastfeed, the more milk is produced. Here is what you can do to increase your breastmilk supply: For more information consult a lactation counselor online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/lactation-counselor ","Hi doctor, I am having a 1-month-old baby. I am giving breast milk and formula milk to my baby due to insufficient breast milk. However, my breast milk was not too low. I used to provide formula feed for one or two feeds. Before three days back, I was sick, and so I could not breastfeed my baby for one day. After recovery, my breast milk has been dropped drastically and hardly. I was able to pump only 10 ml per feeding which was 100 ml before. Is this because I have not breastfed or pumped milk for one day? I want to recover my milk supply. Kindly advise. Can I take fenugreek supplement? Currently, I am giving formula milk to my baby, and I want to do breastfeeding. I am taking Razo D and Histac 180 for acidity and Livogen before breakfast and Shelcal in the afternoon." -56374,What causes abnormal ECG with high BP?,"Hi, thanks for asking me this question. High blood pressure means heart work hard to pump out blood.High blood pressure cause hardning of arteries of heart.Long time high blood pressure cause organ damage.It can cause aneurysm means streched blood vessels of heart.it cause enlargement of heart muscle and coronary heart problem.Long standing high blood pressure cause kidney problems also.It can cause hardning of arteries that called atherosclerosis. If proper care should not take than it causes heart failure. I hope my advice helpful to you. Thanks. ","Hello i am a mother of 3 kids, i am overweigth i shoul be 75 kg and my weigth is 110 kg i have a blood presure i take dayli concod 5mg i have lisen so much about this products i want to know if there is some sideeffect for the pressure. thank you Luisa" -219875,"Cavity on right side hence chewing from left side, have white raw patches on left side. How can I get rid of this?","Hi,Thanks for asking the query,After reading your clinical symptoms i would suggest you to go for the treatment of gingivitis first followed by the extraction of the tooth.I would suggest you to visit the Dentist and get the complete mouth scaling and polishing done.As the prescribed antibiotics are not suiting you get it changed by the Dentist, after that you can plan for the extraction of the tooth.Maintain a good oral hygiene, take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Hope this helps out.Regards... ","I went to the dentist 2 days ago cos I am having a toothache and its quite painful. The dentist said I had gingivitis and the tooth extraction cannot be done. She issued me an antibiotic and pain reliever. After my 2nd take of antibiotic, I feel numbness on my cheek and lower lip (the cheek part where I had the bad teeth causing me pain). Is the numbness normal?" -68550,How to treat a painful abscess under the armpit?,"Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you to check for your blood pressure. Because of diarrhoea and vomiting associated with it there is probability of dehydration and low blood pressure. Because of it heart beats faster for which you feel palpitation.I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic. ",Hi Dr. I ve just recovered from mild food poisoning that started early Sunday morning after reheating some take away food from the night before. I was sick at bout 1am until 5am after which I rested and went into work about 2pm(I work in the middle east and work Sundays) I have not been sick since 5am on Sunday but still feel a bit off however my main worry is every so often my chest starts to flutter for a few minutes (I ve done a bit of internet research and it sounds like these are heart palpitations) Should I worry or is this just a result of the food poisoning (the reheated food was a mutton curry with rice). Many thanks Andrew -9857,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -59573,How can persistent viral infection be treated when worried about hypertension?,"Hello welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.Sometime viral infection particularly upper respiratory tract infection takes a time to recover. ESR is usually elevated in inflammation or infection. Once your inflammation will recover completely, your esr will return to normal. No need to repeat it now if Symptomatic improvement present. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi , about 6 weeks ago I was not very well a virus infection I think my esr was 37 and my cpr was raised too I think 27. 2 weeks later had a retest cpr back to normal but esr only down to 33. Had blood test to day just to check esr again , I feel ok now , I am worried if this is still high ? Does it take longer for esr to return to normal? Many thanks, XXXX" -234175,Can frequent masturbation lead to infertility and is ejaculation within 20 seconds a symptom of premature ejaculation?,"Hi,from history it seems that you might be having some chronic skin infection like dermatitis or eczematous dermatitis leading to soft tissue infection resulting swelling, cellulitis and pus formation.Go for antibiotic medicine course.Apply triple acting cream after proper cleaning.Consult dermatologist and get it diagnosed.Keep local hygiene clean and healthy.Ok and take care. ",I went to the doctor several times for swollen scrotum they told me of cellulitis and treated me with antibiotics and now it is still swollen what small lumps that drain and the fluid turns hard and white in my pubic hair what is wrong penis is swollen as well -27805,Does my double marker test result show chances of complications?,Hello. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and understand your concern. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, I want to know about the double marker test results. I am uploading the reports." -139981,What causes lower/upper back pain?,"Hi,It seems that you might be having renal colic as it has nothing to do with movements at back.This type of spasmodic pain occurs in renal or intestinal colic.Go for routine and microscopic urine check up.Meanwhile take Meftal spas or Cyclopam or Diclophenac medicine.Ok and take care. ","Hello, I am having pain on my upper abbdoman and having pains on the left side between my back. I feel like small spasams and it has been going on for at least 2 hrs, I can t seem to get comfortable when I lay on my side I feel the spasams and when I lay on my back or sit in a chair the same thing keeps happening. Should I go to the ER?" -165306,"Suggest medicines for burning sensation on the hip, stomach toes and ankles with spinal stenosis","hi,thanks for providing the brief history of you.as you mentioned you had contusion and have been treated for the same. Also, have you undergone any MRI or CT of your lower back since the injury was directly on to the region of the pole. also have there been any x-ray take for the hip region.usually the nature of the mentioning may be due to the nerve getting pinch either by the gluetus muscle or may be at the spinal level. For the confirmation of it an MRI is advise. post that , a physical therapy is advised and you will be put on a mild to moderate exrrcises which will help you strengthen the muscles and within a short time . All you need to focus is to strengthen the muscles.with the grace of God I Wish you a good health.regards ","I was working out and I fell backwards onto the ground from an elevated area (5ft fall) . There was a metal pole that my left lower back fell on and I hit my head, which caused a medical concussion that a doctor verified. Now, when I move my left hip or even slightly switch positions I have an extremely sharp pain in the inside of my hip. Could this be bruise or something else. Also, where my left lower back hit the metal pole a laceration formed and also tissue damage caused a lump in my back" -31422,Should Obimet SR 500mg be continued for the next three months?,"yes, you can take the tablet, but you have to consider the fact that your age is a little on higher side. After 35 yes of age, female ovarian reserve declines very rapidly, so please don't opt for time consuming treatment. Rather go for some focussed mode of treatment like IVF. ",I am 40 trying to conceive. my insulin after pp came 40.8uil/ml. doctor said it is high and gave me obimet sr 500mg.my ht. is 5ft.4 inc. and weight is 66 kg my usg test confirmed that i have very small multiple fibroids. but cavity is clear.should i take the medicine for next 3 months(1 tab. per day)? please advice -209646,Does inability to draw blood when pricked indicate an underlying medical issue?,You have not mentioned the age of the child. Most children suffer from cough and cold which is caused due to a viral infection. It generally has an allergic component which is manifested by runny nose.Giving some antiallergic like levocetirizine along with steam inhalation thrice daily should give the child relief. For calming the child at night pedicloryl syrup may help. ,what do you reccomend me to do with my child is that he has a cold and well he has been coughing alot and has a runny nose. and he doesnt want to eat that much. and it gets worst on the night when everybody goes to sleep. what can i give him to calm him down in the night.? -53351,What is the life expectancy of person with 50% of heart functioning?,"Hi,Increased heart rate & palpitations can have a lot of causes.It can be normal sinus tachycardia due to anxiety or stress or it could be abnormal supra ventricular tachycardia. For the diagnosis, you need to do ECG at the time of palpitation and tachycardia. If the duration of palpitations are short enough to reach a nearby hospital, we put a 24hr ECG monitoring (Holter Monitor). You also need to do a 2D Echo and thyroid function test to see for any associated abnormality if any.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sameer Maheshwari ","My daughter is 16 years old and always has a resting heart rate of over 90 beats per minute. Today at a clinic, it was 109 beats per minute and is VERY often over 100. She is not that stressed out or anything. We have googled where thyroid can cause this, among other things. She is very worried. Should she be???" -49245,What does this TMT test report indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Anginal pain typically occurs after exercise or stress and relieves after rest. It typically is diffused pain and can not be pin pointed. So if you are having such symptoms, I'll suggest you to ahead with further evaluation in form of stress tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Have been reading article on Microvascular Angina, which I have been diagnosed with. Do the episodes of angina tend to come in cycles ....that is. go for days/weeks with angina events often once or more a day, then go for periods of no angina events? This tends to be my pattern." -63197,Suggest remedies for severe itching in forearms in spite of being on medication,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems like there has been either hair follicle infections or Folliculitis leading to ABSCESS formation or there can be infection at the big bite site or can be due to Traumatic injury..I would suggest you to consult a physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to take antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, if there is pain Acetaminophen or Diclofenac can be advised..Dressing can be done by cleaning the area with antiseptic solution, draining pus and applying Triple Antibiotic Ointment over it..If there is a hole the Physician can also pack it with a gauze dippee in antiseptic solution for asepsis and healing..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards..Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora. ","I have a hole in my upper left leg on the back side, I don't know what caused it but it's not healing. It's about the size of a nickle and is fairly deep and it bleeds a little and has pus. Any idea what it could be? it's somewhat painful too." -169874,Suggest treatment for swollen and bruised calf,"vitamin deficency can cause such symptoms, you should be concerned and see you doctor who will investigate and find out the cause for your symptoms. also note if you are an alcoholic, as this can cause such symptoms,Consult early and find out the cause of your symptoms ","The muscles on my left leg, primarily in the back, are very tight and sore. I didn t fall, twist strangely nor pull anything while exercising. It s been like this for 2 days now. I can barely stand up from a seated position without pulling myself up with something. I m not dehydrated nor on any new meds or vitamins. It s only my left leg. It even hurts to move it while seated. My toes do cramp up a bit every now and then. Should I be concerned about this? Thanks in advance. Roberta J. Hansen-Marr" -189930,"Appendix cancer, adino carcinoma, removed partial intestine. Suggestion?","Hello; A common cause of raised PSA is infection in prostate. Therefor your doctor has prescribed antibiotic and your PSA is in decreasing trend after treatment . PSA is non specific test for detection of prostate cancer. Although PSA level of 4 is taken as cutoff,no level of PSA can correctly predict whether a person has cancer or not.A person with PSA less than 4 has 15% risk of cancer, 4-10 have around 25% risk of cancer while >10 have around 67% risk. If your PSA is persistantly high and/or there is some abnormal finding in your rectal examination you can discuss with your doctor regarding biopsy-which is the only test that gives definitive diagnosis of cancer. Regards ","Hi, I am Rajendra Sonavane.My age is 42 complete. My father having prostate cancer. As per Dr. I had test PSA test on 15.03.2013 , result is 5.01. Dr. atul Soni,Aurangabad give me levoff 500 and bevon tab for 15 days. Again I test PSA on 05.04.2013. Result is 4.33. As per doctor it is normal. But in report below 4 is normal. pls advice" -137856,What does severe pain in the lower back and legs indicate?,"Typically the pain from a muscle injury will improve over a few weeks.If it doesn't, MRI of the lumbar spine can be done to look for a deeper injury, to the bones of the spine, or the nerves to the spine.If your pain hasn't considerably improved over a few weeks, discussing with your primary care doctor is helpful to get further testing done. ","67 year old male. Slipped, fell down, slammed back against large machinery. 6 days ago. No broken bones, or kidney damage. Injury is on the right side, and when spasm hits, pain shoots almost all of the right side. Received muscle relaxer and pain pills, and ledocaine patches. No pain when I sit, but severe pain (with queasiness) when standing up, picking up stuff, bending. Pain pills help, but patch is useless and so is muscle relaxer. Pain and spasms reduce when I press againt the injury point (a bruise with slight decoloration) when I feel the spasm starting. ER doc gave no info on what to do if pain and spasms occur after meds run out (5 to 20 days) depending on if severity says the same. Advil and Aleve seem best for long term. Thank you." -87536,What does minimal fatty infiltration of hepatic lobe mean?,"HISINCE YOUR MOTHER HAD BREAST CANCER 1 YR BACK,I WILL RECOMMEND YOU TO GET THIS LIVER MASS EVALUATED FURTHER.CT ABDOMEN WITH CONTRAST WILL MAKE PICTURE CLEAR TO US.IN THIS CASE I AM CONCERNED AS IT MAY BE METASTASIS TO LIVER.YOU CAN KEEP ME INFORMED AND I WILL TRY TO ANSWER YOUR FURTHER QUERRIESTHANKSDR PRANAY BUDKULE ","hello dr. my mom aged 55 year,in past year she had a breast cancer we do all treatment like-cimo,radio thearapy in last year.1year left she has stomach pain in last week.then dr. said do the abdor.sonoghraphy the report is impression;-faint hyperechoic area[28.4x23.3 mm] noted in left lobe of liver.asked me what the causes of this or that is danger." -181047,"Dizziness, tiredness, stressed, itching eyes. Underlying causes?","Hi,Please avoid doing things like driving,cooking near gas stove/swimming etc till you get a proper T/t for the condition. Looking at all the investigations done till now-it seems not to be due to heart problem,. I would suggest consultation of a neurophysician-,an EEG may be conclusive.Same type of attacks can be seen in abscence type of seizures -which can be compleately controlled with proper medication. Pl. take care Thank you. ","Hi, my name Is David. I have blacked out 4 times over a period of 3 years, have had an MRI scan 2 years ago, I have had a 24hr tape recorder, a tilt test and a running test, and currently have a Loop recorder fitted in my chest.Only 4 weeks ago I had my last blackout, this was by far the most serious as I was driving at the time and caused an RTA where people suffered only minor injuries, this was the only time it has happened whilst driving. I have previously had no prior warning of these events, my blood pressure is perfect my heart rate is normal all tests came back normal. All blackout have happened whilst in a sitting position." -176686,Suggest treatment for pinched nerve,"Hi,If the pain is recurring and getting worse, surgery is the final treatment which will reduce the symptoms. But however you can take the medications as long as you are in pain. Once the pain has subsided you can start doing back muscle strengthening exercises so that they can act as a natural corset that can hold the vertebral disc in place. However lifting weights is a definite no. In spite of this if you are getting pain you can also go for intradural injections which will help for some time. Please discuss this with your physician. In the intervening period you should think about the benefit and risks of surgery too. ","Dear Sir, I have a slipped (herniated) disk. My neurologist has prescribed me Remilyn D, Intasam 200 & Gabapin NT once in the morning.. i took it for 3 months.. felt better and then discontinued.. now i am not perfect but ok.. i cannot stand for more than 20 minutes and I need compulsory back support to sit also.. I do not continue to sit for hours.. I take a break from work every 40 mins or so.. I see to it that i do not bend forward.. Should I continue those medicines or take it 2 to 3 times in a week? I am mentally not ok for getting operated.. is the gel ball injection technology successful ? pls advise" -165020,"What causes pain,swelling and redness in the arm after rotator cuff surgery removal?","hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.As mentioned by you that you were not able to bend the knee and was painful, have your physician advised you an MRI of the knee. Or have you met an orthopedic surgeon? As post the recovery due to the weakness of the quadriceps muscles this symptoms of cracking sounds are normal, by strengthening the muscles of the knee your problem should be solved. Also, an input from the orthopedic surgeon using a clinical examination and also the MRI will help to plan the further rehabilitation.As you are basket ball player your lower limbs have to be really stronger to get the torque in the muscles to jump for your goal. A sports physical therapist will be able to help you achieve the optimum strength. Also, in my clinical practice i have dealt with such sports injuries but the rehabilitation plan will be totally different than applied on the normal individuals to get the optimum torque for the better sports.RegardsJay Indravadan patel ","I recently sprained my knee playing basketball....it sweep up the following morning then I went to the doctor for it. No pain when it happened just the following day, it was stiff and hard to Move. I had mobility at the hospital, could move and bend it find with really minor pain, almost none. I have full mobility now, just water on the knee type swelling still and popping/cracking sounds when I bend it back and forth and on the left side of the knee on my left leg, when I bend it all the way back, there s a little bulge but not painful at all. Should I be concerned?" -85399,Is the high value of SGPT indicative of any problem?,"thank you for posting query.acute hepatitis presentation.you should visit your treating physician as your suffering from acute hepatitis. usually the cause is not worrysome but better to exclude certain causes of hepatitis.you need to be tested for ""HBsAg"", ""Anti HCV"" and if possible ""anti HAV"".after the results of these test, further management maybe adviced.HAV is a common cause of acute hepatitis and self limited.meanwhile:- abstinence from Alcohol - LOW fat diet should be followed- NO red meat- vegetables should be ingested daily- REST more, Less activities- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- Uduliv or Liv52 maybe used after visiting a hepatologist and taking his advice-""recheck liver enzymes after 4 to 6 weeks"".Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","hi, my sister is 29 years old, 5'2 and around 55 kls, she told me that her level of sgpt is quite high. what would be the best thing to do to normalize the level of sgpt? she had to undergo another medical examination after 2 days for working abroad, she needs to normalize her sgpt. what medicine should be taken? please help. thanks" -123969,"Aged person on vent, had sigmoid colon surgery . Doing a tracheotomy next week. Is weak, varying BP. Oxygen meds. Suggestions?","Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. I think you are somewhat confused as the pain on the left side just above pubic area means pain in abdomen not in stomach. Anyhow the possibilities may be of ,Any kidney stones which may present such type of pain with desire of defecation and frequent urination. For this purpose you need to get an ultrasound abdomen and kidney areas . Loss of appetite , lack of energy are due to sharp pain. I suggest you to consult a physician and get an Ultrasound of abdomen (left).Get in blood as well urine tests. Good luck. Dr. HET ","Hi,For the past week or so I've had an ache in my lower stomach just above my pubic bone which sometimes changes into sharp pains, I have been suffering from lack of energy, loss of appetite and have felt really thirsty and constantly have a dry mouth, I haven't had any more trouble then usual going to the toilet but have been passing urine more often then usual due to the added amount of water im in taking for my dry mouth. I've also had more discharge then usual and slight headaches?" -184406,Suggest treatment for hair fall and body pains post chemotherapy,hi.a tissue diagnosis/biopsy will be of great help to establish if your neck lump is cancerous or not. your doctor is probably completing his/her diagnostic examinations in doing those procedures that you've mentioned. medical and possible surgical management will be directed accordingly. a general surgeon or an ENT could work on your case.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ,"Hi, I have a large lump on left side of my neck, I had a ultra sound on my neck and have multi-nodes on my thyroid. Got and C T scan done on my neck & chest with contrast and got results back from that also. and was told couldn't see any thing with lump on my neck. but did fine a enlarged lymph node on right side of lung. I will seeing a ear & throat doctor in a few weeks to do a scope down my thoart. looking for blood because was coughing up small about of bright red blood foamy like. I'm very concern if i have throat cancer. I stop smoking last May 2009. can having this scope done tell doctor what going on and if i have throat cancer? thank-you. Bea." -247658,Suggest treatment for pain in right upper thigh,"drugs can help controlling the acute infection, however if the sinusitis is recurrent, a surgery as advised is indicated. ",I have facial pain & pressure which I have endured for years but also have pressure in the sinus cavities in the back of my head& neck area. ENT has suggested balloon sinuplasty . D O has helped before with pressure in the back of my head. Which do you think w3ould be the best? -45343,Can I use calamine lotion to get rid of rash on scrotum after orchiopexy surgery?,"Hi.As per your case-history we need to rule out certain things-Whether rash has itching? How the rash look like- elevated lesions ,flat or fluid-filled?Probable diagnosis may be- Bronchitis induced viral exanthem or urticarial rash.In Both cases - Take non-sedative antihistaminic like tab.Levocetrizine 5mg once at night and Calamine lotion application on rash.Thanks.Dr.Harshit BhachechM.B.B.S, D.D.V.L ",my son was went to the doctor on monday they said he had bronchitis...yesterday evening he started getting red spots on his hands and ankles..they went away for after a while...then this morning he had a rash on his arm they went away now...he is them on his hand and feet...all over...not painful for him and he hasn't ran a fever -151623,How to treat a swollen finger?,"Hello,The lump in the collarbone is commonly related to a reactive lymph node. The enlarged lymph nodes are related to an infection in the system. I suggest to do a complete blood count and a chest X-ray for further evaluation. I also suggest using anti inflammatory medications to relieve inflammation.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ",i use to do lots of pushup in my exercising routine where the area between my color bone and chest developed a swelling or lump visiting two doctors they told me it was not a problem but i still continue to get a shortness of breath they havent even given me nothing for the swelling what is my problem -14299,What can cause heavy menstrual flow with late secretary endometrium?,"Hi. Your biopsy report is good. The medicines you are taking are also good. But instead of taking hormones daily I recommend that you put in a hormone-releasing intrauterine device called Mirena. That remains in your uterus without problem. Delivers the hormones where they are actually needed, cutting down the side effects of excessive hormone intake plus you get rid of the daily responsibility of taking your pills. However, as per the ultrasound finding of a bulky uterus, you may have adenomyosis which is causing this abnormal uterine bleeding. Adenomyosis is a condition that affects the wall of your uterus. Unfortunately, it does not respond well to hormonal treatment. Please get an MRI of the pelvis done. If that shows adenomyosis you may still try Mirena but if that is ineffective, you may even need surgery. ","Hi doctor, I am 40 years old. I have been suffering from heavy menstrual flow for the past 11 to 12 months. I had a heavy flow with clots for the last two months. Now, I have been menstruating for the past 10 days with heavy flow and clots. It started exactly at the cycle period date and continued for five days and again on the seventh day, it started again with heavy flow. I have had a cyst, high levels of prolactin which have been treated during this period. Last month my doctor recommended the endometrium biopsy but the report was normal and the diagnosis was late secretary endometrium. My current medications include Ovuloc, Femilon, Meprate 10 mg two times a day, Iron tablet, and pause MF (on SOS basis). Can you please advice?" -201164,Why the 3 and 1/2 years old is not responding and avoiding eye contact?,"Hi, this is probably sun stroke. You need to give child adequate rest. Also the child should be given more liquid diet so that dehydration doesn't occur. You can give paracetamol syrup for fever. Take care. ",My son is 3 in october and has been in the sun all day (with sun block on) and was shivering after his bath. I thought he was just cold after being wet but now he has vomited in his bed and probably has a little sun stroke. I gave him 5ml of Calpol should I do anything else? -47737,Suggest treatment for high blood pressure,"Hello, Your doctor has prescribed the right medication for you. You can compare the result of your BP before 2 weeks and after 2 weeks. Generally, it may take 2 weeks to know the benefits of BP medications in blood pressure readings. Therefore, I suggest you wait for one more week and do modify your diet (avoid salty foods, high cholesterol foods, preserve foods, junk foods) and lifestyle (walk every day at least 30 mins). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sandeep Kumar Karn, Internist / Hospitalist ","I am 42 years old and my BP was 112/177 and I visited the doctor 30 days back. He examined my ECG and found no fault in it. Then, he suggested me to talk Nebicard SM tablet one per day in the night and revisit after 15 days. I did the same, in my second visit Doctor said your bp is 84/140 and continue the same tablet. Is it right? Can I continue to take the same tablets? ANy side effects?" -238048,Suggest therapy for oppositional defiant disorder,"Hello,I think your repeated intrusive thoughts are symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. In OCD, the thoughts are repetetive, intrusive and the person is unable to stop these thoughts.The firt choice treatment is anti obsessional medication like fluoxetine or sertraline. You would have to take these medicines for 6-9 months. These will take atleast 1month to show its effect.Hope you find this helpful.Thanks. ","Hi, For quite a few yeares now I have been saying things in my head that are worrying and nasty and it is getting worse, I just want it all to stop. I can be walking down the street and look at someone I have never seen before and say in my head I dont wish they were dead or Slag or other bizzare things. I look at family photographs and say in my head I wish they would dye their hair blue and I wish my kids were dead funny . I am worried and just want to stop having these phrases going on in my mind. I also tag nice things three times because there are the important people in my life, Me and my two children. If I think my brothers would like it I tag it with a five because there are five in that family. I am really worried about my head, Can you please help me?" -211630,What causes soreness in the tongue and gums along with excessive thirst?,"Hello,As per your query, you have a swelling on the lips which are pointing towards condition known as the allergic reaction, and it could be due to excessive lip biting as well.I would suggest you to:-Take over the counter antihistamine drug like Benadryl or Zyrtec.-Drink plenty of fluid, drink at least 8 glasses of water in a day.-Give cold compresses to affected area 2-3 times a day.-Do not touch the affected area with your hands as it can aggravate condition.If the condition does not get better in a day, then consult a dermatologist for proper examination and to rule out other cause like trauma and angioedema or a pimple. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics and steroid ointment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Hi, I have been facing Swelling of my lower / upper lips upto 4 times in the past 2-3 months. While I consulted a doctor locally here I was adviced to take ""Atarax"" for allergy. Before taking this tablet I had regular itching in various parts of the body, which later subsided. Though there are no visible rashes, the swelling of my lips has happened 4 times now. The swelling is visible in the early morning as I get up from bed, however subsides completely in the 2-3hrs. Please advice me if I need to take any specific test to rule out a bigger problem or consult any skin specialist." -71463,What do you suggest for staph infection?,"Hello, Welcome to HCM, Any injury with the glass should be treated with all precautions, because some of the glass pieces will remain in the wound and may lead to infection in future. As you taken TT injection it will protect you against tetanus. I hope your treating doctor has put you on oral antibiotics. Oral antibiotics definitely helps to control infection and protect you against sepsis. As you are having severe pain your wound should be properly exqamined under the light to check whether there is any left over glass pieces in the wound. I wound suggest ypou take oral NSIADs, befor you take consultation of your treating doctor. Thank you. ",Hi I cut my thumb on glass last Sunday. Cut was deep but didn't cut anything serious. My aunt cleaned the wound and bandaged it up for me. I went to my own Doctor on monday and they checked it and said I don't need stitches. They put sterile strips it and a bandage and put gause to hold it the thumb in place. they also gave me a tetnus. I've been trying not to use my right hand but it's hard as i'm left handed. It's been 6 days since the cut & today the cut is throbbing and i've a pain in my fingers and the pain is shooting up my hand. I checked the wound and there's clear watery stuff coming out of it. is the cut infected? Thanks -242584,Taking Serra tab for depression. No improvement. How do I stop medications?,HelloLyrica is pregabalin and wellbutrin is bupropion. Bupropion is a good anti-depressant drug and it is commonly used in mild depression cases and some anxiety conditions. Pregabalin is also used in anxiety disorders. Wellbutrin is usually used in 150-300 mg doses. The increase in dose from 300 to 450 has resulted in increased anxiety and severe restlessness. As per my opinion you should decrease the dose to 300 mg again and then see your psychiatrist.Thanks ,"I am on a lot of meds. I was put on Lyrica and mt doise of wellbutrin was raised from 300 to 450. At that time I became extremly ill and still am although I continued use of those and other meds. I feel like I am dying. I am waitiung for a nurse, They dont come. I dont know what to do.Sorry, am on a stipend of actually 750 a month and cant afford ur service" -236993,Suggest treatment for depression,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Zoloft is prescribed worldwide for anxiety disorders. The outcomes are also mostly positive. You should work with your psychiatrist for a better treatment option. Drug treatment may not be enough in your case. Researches proves that medicines alone cannot cure anxiety disorder. Along with medicine you should practice psychotherapy techniques to streamline your life style and meditation and yoga techniques to calm your mind, body, streamline your metabolism and thinking style. Please consult a psychologist.If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I've been taking Zoloft for 15 years for depression and anxiety. I am taking 200 mg daily. I was recently under a great deal of stress and the anxiety attacks came back. Now I have low-level anxiety all the time and dissolve into tears with no provocation. Could I have developed an immunity to Zoloft? If so, is there another medicine that treats both depression and anxiety? Thanks!" -254848,How can pregnancy be avoided after having unprotected sex?,"Hallow Dear,Condoms are very successful devices in avoiding the pregnancies if used properly. There failure is mainly due to:1. Rupture of the tit of condom after ejaculation. This happens if the tit is not pinched to remove air in it while putting on condom. Use of outdated condom or repeated use of the same condom also can lead to rupture.2. Failure to completely cover the penis. 3. Forceful pulling out of the penis from vagina after completion of intercourse. After completing intercourse, the girl should abduct her thighs and then let the penis slip off the vagina of its own. When such care is taken, condom is very good contraceptive device. And finally baby, there is nothing 100% fool proof in this world. Every step in the life is with calculated risk. I hope this clarifies your dilemma. If so, you may caste ""Helpful vote"" to this advice. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ",Hi I m just wondering about sex. I am 16 years old and my boyfriend and I have been having sex but we were recently told that condoms only work around 95% of the time. The contraceptive pill made me sick so we have only been using a condom. I m scared because 5% seems a lot and I don t want to get pregnant. We have stopped having sex because we are so worried. Please help. -51165,What to do for sudden increase in the heart beat rate?,"HIWell come to HCMI had gone through the history given here, let me inform you that WPW is the congenital type of disease and the symptoms varies according to age the most common symptoms is tachycardia, breathing difficulty, palpitation, chest pain.The condition can be managed in many ways right from the ablation to anti-arrhythmic drug, according age, cardiac finding, symptoms managed being initiated.In early years of life condition may not be manifested but as patient becomes older cardiac symptoms start manifesting, regular follow up and proper management is important for better life and normal expectancy, hope this information helps. ","I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH WPW, HERE ARE MY SYMPTOMS THAT I HAVE BEEN HAVING: PALPUTATIONS, SOME CHEST PAIN, TIGHTNESS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, FAST AND SLOW HEART RHYTM, MOODINESS, IRRITABLE, FATIGUED, MEMORY FOG, EXCESSIVE THIRST, SWELLING (LEG, FEET, AND HANDS), VOMITING. I WAS TOLD THAT MY VENTRICLES HAD AN EXTRA BEAT SO WHEN THE HEART BEATS WITH THE EXTRA BEAT THE HEART DOESN'T HAVE TIME TO FILL UP WITH BLOOD, AND THEN ON THE NEXT BEAT IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE KNOCKS THE BREATH OUT OF ME, WHY CAN'T DOCTORS FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?" -117368,Suggest remedy for abdominal pains,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted your history of getting detoxification followed by pain around naval, formation fluid or fat layer feeling.The most probable cause is an infection in the umbilicus. I would advise to clean the umbilicus and area around with spirit or liquid povidone iodine.You need an examination by a Surgeon and a prescription of an antibiotic and antiinflammatory medicines.Tests of blood and urine to see wbc count and to rule out diabetes.If there is an umbilical granuloma you may need a small surgery. ",I normally have a strong hard flat tummy. Four months ago after hoing on a detox I devloped sharp pains around my abdomen. It has resulted in fluid or a soft layer of fat forming around my navel. It is painful. I felt sick snd cant fasten my clothes yet I am a slight person. Please help -16031,Will I develop latex allergy if I use rubber yoga mat?,"Hi. Allergy is genetically determined, and it can be identified by doing allergy testing. We cannot say whether you can develop an allergy or not. Even a skin prick test or a blood allergy profile can tell you whether you are sensitized to that particular allergen, or not and it is not confirmatory. Regarding the current allergies you have, dust allergy is a misconception. Anybody will sneeze when they inhale dust or polluted air. That is not an allergy. Sinus problem occurs due to allergy. Most common allergies occur due to pollens, house dust mites, and molds. Molds play an important role in allergy and chronic sinusitis patients. ","Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old male. Currently, I have a dust allergy. Sometimes, I have a sinus problem. Can I develop latex allergy if I use yoga mat made up of natural rubber material?" -146724,Can 'hetrazan' and 'zentel' be taken for deranged eosinophil count?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Monocyte count is high in various conditions like infectious mononucleosis, viral infection, malaria etc. No need to worry about that. Slight increase in monocytes count is seen without any disease. You should go for peripheral smear examination and anemia profile and start treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, I'm 18 years old and suddnely Have been diagnosed as an anaemic after doing some blood tests but at the same time my monocytes was a little bit high. So I want to know is it high because I'm anaemic or there is another underlying issue I need to know and thanks." -195093,Will a capillary hemangioma near the eye cause vision problems?,"Hi, your child has got conjunctivitis infection. You should get the child examined by a ophthalmologist. ","Hi My 7 months old girl has some whitish to yellowish discharge coming out of her eye. It gathers every hour or so and gathers back after we clean it off. When she sleeps and wakes up the discharge spreads to her eyelids. Should I be worried, and what do you advice?" -198295,What causes mucoid anal discharge after enema in a child?,heart rate at this age should be less than 100 per min. chest tightness may occur in children with cold usually in children which are allergic. thus will improve with treatment of cold. ,"Hi. My 5 year old daughter is complaining of a pain in her heart. She was laying down when she first said it. She does have a mild cold and stuffy nose that started yesterday but, that s it. She is generally a healthy kid. My concern of the moment...how fast should a 5 yo heart beat? I felt her heart and it s beating pretty fast. I just don t know what normal is. She is not overweight....she is only in the 25th percentile for her age group." -236954,I have lung problem and depression.,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I hope you consulted a child specialist regarding the symptoms you mentioned here. I could see the problems are a bit more complicated. Realistically, these symptoms could more physical than psychological. Please consult a child specialist before approaching any psychologist or psychiatrist.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","dear doctor my son has just turned 4yrs old and for the past few months he has got very thin. His stools are always soft and sink to the bottom of the toilet, on occasion they are diahorea. He recently has complained of his bum being itchy and it is red. He is at nursery school and I know he is active and growing but has always had a good appetite and we would eat healthy home cooked meals, however the food in school is somewhat processed and I think at times he does not eat a lot of his dinner in school and this may be a contributing factor in the weight loss. Also about 2 weeks ago he seemed to be having bad nightmares, sweating/fever and his body was twitching a bit. He was like that for 3 nights running and then it stopped. he has night sweats regularly but this was more like a fever. I am concerned about his weight, and was wondering if you would have any advice, or would this give you an idication of any possible diagnosis?" -125192,"Unbearable pain in RLQ when sitting, taking deep breath. Reason and cure?","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.F. It appears to be vaginal infection, dysmenorrhoea, The infection is to be treated first if there is no complete relief you can go for operation. Pain after prolonged sitting may suggest sone orthopedic problem. there may be infection of the sacroiliac joint, or pelvic inflamatory disease. I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon, for taking another openion. You may have to go for M.R.I besides other routine tests for confermation. Wishing for a quick recovery. Best regards. ","I have low abdominal pain at the following occasions 1. upon arousal that only intensifies if masturbates 2. a week before, during and after my menstrual cycle 3. if I sit for a prolonged time . When having sex and I do not have any of the 3 occurring I still have pain. I have started using Nuvaring which helped but now is not helping as much, I have to lay down with heating pad to help the pain and ibuprofen . My OBGYN believes it to be endomitriosis and is suggesting surgery, lapraoscopy, can there be anything else" -75928,Is there any cure for minimal fluid in POD ?,"Hello. Welcome to Healthcare magic. To find a good HIV specialist nearest to your place, we have patient written reviews for doctors in our listing, those can guide you for a better doctor. You can search for a doctor in your area at http://healthcaremagic.com/doctors . OR One of our customer care executives will assist you further in finding a good doctor. (customercare@healthcaremagic.com) ",i want to know the doctor s name doing ivf treatment in jamshedpur. -105326,What causes chest pain and numbness in limbs?,"Hello dearWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is due to allergic reaction to paint material .* Recommendations for better outcome - Have a consultation with allergy specialist .- Wear standard double layered face mask when working .- Regular deep breathing exercises , YOGA at home .Hope this clears your query .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards dear take care . ","I'm currently at work and an employee is painting a fiberglass roof cap in a paint bay. I'm experiencing shortness of breath, the shakes, chest burning and a slight headache. This has happened numerous times over the years but can't afford to complain and lose my job. Is my health in risk ? I'm 54yo white male,5'9"",185lbs with no known health problems." -29341,Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?,"Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this?" -78839,What does this CT scan and sonogram indicate?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.A normal kidney size measures 80 to 120 mm in length with the difference in length between two kidneys being not more than 20 mm. Therefore of your kidney is within this range then it is not a serious concern.There are patients in who one particular kidney might be larger than usual because of hypertrophy. This is only an increase in size and does not mean the kidney is under any type of stress or is diseased; this is an acceptable normal variant condition.If your blood tests for kidney function are normal and no significant abnormality is noted then your kidney is not a concern. Please do not worry. ","Hello. Roughly 3 years ago I was in an accident and had a battery of tests done at the hospital. The only thing that was said is that on my x-ray it showed an enlarged kidney, but that was told to me by the doctor in passing as I was laying on the gerny in the hallway. Ive had blood work (yearly) and urine tests since then for physicals and nothing out of the ordinary has ever been mentioned. Im at a point in my life where Im fully enjoying it and want to get it checked out so I had an ultrasound earlier this year. Can there be anything that could come of this if it was years ago it was mentioned an nothing has shown up on recent tests. On the ultrasound (done in January 2014) nothing was shown either. And I specifically asked about it being enlarged. At times I get sore in my back side by kidneys and start to worry. Maybe just being nervous and I don t want anything to happen to me for a long long time." -82855,Is my urine result OK?,"hi,thanks for query.First of all this could be simply because of consumption of alcohol before the test.Apart from this any form of viral infection,damage to the liver due to any cause can also lead to this.Please talk to your physician and get more investigations done like ultrasound for liver,blood sugar,blood counts and other liver function tests and others as per the need.avoid high fat diet and alcohol. wishing you good health. ",hi i just made my blood analysis and noticed that the TGO (AST) TGP (ALT) gama glutamil transpeptidasa and f. alcalina total are considerably high what does this mean?? i also have low iron and hi cloro -149347,What is the medicine to reduce esr level?,"Hi and welcome to HCM. Hematoma is collection of blood outside the blood vessels, clot usually refers to blood clot inside vine or artery. Symptoms of hematomas depend upon their location and whether adjacent structures are affected by the inflammation and swelling associated with the bleeding. You may be having traumatic hematoma. Hematomas of the skin and soft tissues are often treated with RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation). The pain of a hematoma is usually due to the inflammation surrounding the blood and may be treated with over-the-counter pain medications (Tab hifenac 1-0-1 or Tab dolo 650 1-0-1). The choice of medication depends upon the underlying health of the patient. I suggest you to consult a local doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. All the bestRegardsDr Santosh ",I took a hard fall from 185lb bar that landed on my thigh just above the knee. 1 week later a hard lump has formed and it is numb to touch and itchy at times. I have not iced it like I should. Is there difference between an hematoma or a blood clot? Not sure what it is. -140897,Suggest medication severe back pain and discomfort in stomach,"Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your daughter is having backache.She feel like it from inside .You should consult General Physical for it. Analgesic such as diclofenac will be helpful in pain relief. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. ","My 18 year old daughter was recently treated for strep with a Z pac. Two days later she began to feel a pain in her back (right above bra strap next to her shoulder blade) and she describes it as feeling like a bruise, and says she can feel it from inside. I can't feel it from outside other than possibly a small swelling. Any ideas or suggestion on what type of doctor to go see? Thanks." -126257,Why is my wife suffering from abdominal pain near the navel ?,"Consult a general surgeon, who, after some investigations, may refer you to gastroenterologist if necessary. Do not ignore the problem. ","hi, am getting blood along motion and servior pain also, please suggest wich physican to conslut, tis is happenning for more thn 2 weaks already consult with general physician but problem remains the same." -12880,What is the treatment available for eye floaters and halos around the lights?,"Hello. Floaters, photo after-images, ghost images are usually seen in disorders of the retina. Halos are indicative of corneal edema due to various reasons. There are a lot of diseases which can cause such a picture. At the same time, if you only experience these problems once in a while and have no problems with vision, you could actually have no treatable problems. The best and only way to confirm it for sure would be to visit an ophthalmologist. I would recommend an urgent visit in case you have pain, a sudden drop in vision, part of the image you see cannot be visualized or redness, watering, discharge from the eyes. In case you do not have any of the above, I would say a non-urgent visit would suffice. ","Hello doctor, I am suffering from eye floaters, halos around the lights, photo after image, ghost image. First floaters started two years ago, then after 6 to 7 months later. I started seeing halos around the light then ghost image and three months ago, I started seeing photo afterimage. I am really scared of this. Please help me to cure this." -56339,Why my mother's head is reeling while lying down?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, at this age valvular surgery is not that much easy and may have great risk and it is most advisable to continue taking medicine instead of thinking about surgery aortic valve is most delicate, always have some bad out come in this age, hope this information helps. ","Need second open heartnsurgery for Aortic valve replacement after five years ago triple bypass, 64 year old man no weakness in heart no signs of chf healthy other then controlled hypertension prior bypass in tact n working well how dangerous is this second open heart surgery" -51288,What causes fluttering in chest and tingling in hands?,"You can't tell him what to do. You can only tell him what you are going to do. If he smokes and abuses medication, he needs to have evaluation for the possibility of coronary artery disease, kidney disease and liver disease. Unfortunately, no matter the amount of discomfort this causes you and your family, he must choose for himself. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My brother has small round bruises up and down his arms, on the top of his hands, and fingers. He has been abusing prescription pain killers for about ten years. He was sent to the emergency this weeked with shortness of breath, color of skin turned white to gray, left sided chest and back pain around his heart all while he was sitting on the couch. Two days later he has the same pain. My brother refused blood work but had a ecg. Heart attacks run heavily in immediate family, one being my father. My brother is 39 years old, single, and no children. He has refused rehab many times and said he does not have a problem. My brother is a smoker,1pk in 2 to 3 days. Three or four days before chest pain he was shoveling and his work is very physical. Is this his body telling him it cannot take the abuse anymore? Could you give me some more ideas about getting him help for drug abuse? Very concerned sister and family" -32700,Can i get pregnant by having intercourse after implant removal?,"Hi, it takes around 6 months to 1 year for your ovaries to regain it's function after removal of the implant. So, you may not get pregnant for next 1 year. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","hi, i recently removed the implant from my upper arm due to constant bleeding but had unprotected sex with my boy friend 3days later, am i more fertile after the removal of my implant ? how much more likely is it for me to get pregnant now than a normal day ?" -95734,Suggest remedy for lump in left side of neck,"Hi,dear ,thanks for the query to my HCM virtual online clinic.Its my pleasure to help you .After the indepth study of your query My diagnosis -is -Gouty tophi-bursting with Cellulitis of the foot and the leg./ or /Infected Epidermoid cyst on the ball of the foot,bursting out with cellulitis of foot and leg.Treatment-a-ER-Orthopaedic Consultation to fix the diagnosis.b-SOS-Decompression of the leg and the Foot,c-with antibiotic cover , d-Tb NSAIDs.This would resolve the foot cyst and whole leg swelling.e-Fbs/pps with CBC to take of accompanied Diabetes with hashimotos-if any needs to studied and cared off.Dont worry and act fast.This would solve your worrysome query.Hope this would solve your query.Wellcome to my HCM clinic once again.Have a Good Day. ","I have a cyst or tumor the size of a large marble on my right foot on the ball of my foot just below my big toe. I was walking on it and i felt a popping sensation, then extreme pain like a hot sharp knife! I am unable to walk on it, now my foot is extremly swollen an my leg is starting to swell as well as my leg is now darker in color as well. I went to the hospital an they gave me crutches an told me to find a orthorpedic or a pedi dr., Im worried that what ever was in the cyst or tumor may be posioning my body! Please help! Im a 47 yr old female with hosomotos and graves diease due to thyroid issues" -120649,What causes lower abdominal pain with weight gain?,"Hi ! Good evening. i am Dr Shareef answering your query.Your result of SGPT is not very much abnormal to be worried about, and this does not confirm enlargement of liver, which could be confirmed only by a physical examination, and an ultrasound of abdomen. The pain you felt could be due to hyper acidity in your stomach. As a precaution, I would advise you not to eat from outside specially spicy and oily food, and go for a proton pump inhibitor drug at least for six weeks. In the meantime, I would advise you not to eat from outside and avoid any kind of aerated and alcoholic drink if you do. If the pain increases or is not relieved, then I would advise you to visit your family physician or an emergency room nearby if need be.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef ","age-24 height-5'3 weight-57 Hi,i have got my sgpt test done yesterday & result is 44 i think my liver is enlarged also at the right side of my stomach i feel slight pain after eating food.I would like to know is it normal or not if notwhat are the precautions i need to take" -17315,Can you tell me the reason for deficient perineum?,Hi. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 28 and sexually active. But, I do not have any baby yet. I had noticed a long time back that I do not have any gap between my vagina and anus. I got to know that as deficient perineum, but I could not find out more on the internet. Can you tell me why I do not have it and its consequences?" -202281,What causes frequent headaches with total body pain?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.SOMETIMES VIRAL ILLNESSES CAN CAUSE RASHES.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","my son is 7 years old, with high fever in last 2 day, constipation, fever broke , then red rash on righ leg only , broke out with several rashes, went to dr. , thought it could be strep , but is not. Said to bring back if fever comes back or leg gets worse, he is home now with a fever 101.7 again, leg is the same." -27350,I always get cold sores on the left side of my lower lips. What to do?,"Hi. I have read your concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I have been getting cold sores for years now, and they are always in the same place on the left side of my lower lip. Two weeks ago, I just got over a cold sore, and about two days ago, a red bump appeared on my skin, which attaches a little bit at the edge the corner of my mouth. So, I decided to try and pop it, but it was not ready at all, so it became infected and open. I have attached a picture of the sore. I have no idea if it is actually just a pimple healing or angular cheilitis or a cold sore." -157239,What causes numbness in the legs?,"Hi, Consult a general physician and get an ultrasound scan for further assessment. We have to rule out conditions like cellulitis and DVT. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I am a previous frequent flyer (20+years). In recent years my ankles would swell during and after trips. My doctor prescribed Hydrochlrotiazide 25 mg 1/2 tab a day as needed. It works well on my right leg, not so good on my left. Why does the swelling persist in my left leg?" -98884,What causes neck lump and pain?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your history and symptoms suggest that you may have piles. You should avoid spicy food. Take high fiber diet. Avoid constipation. You can apply lignocain jel over it to releive pain. If needed go for surgery for piles. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I have a pink bump on my butt. It really hurts. I have had them before but I never really looked at it until now. I often get them between my legs but they arent pink, they re raised bumps and they are hard. They usually go away in a few days. I dont know what causes these bumps but they re are really painful. What do I do." -162657,Need treatment for shoulder bursitics,"Sir after going through your case is more of stress fracture with secondary neuritis & tethering tendinitis, for this I suggest keep Limb elevation, apply ice pack, use cushioned footwear, so physiotherapy to stretch tendons & strengthen muscles, take calcium& vitamin b 12 supplements, check your sugar level, kindly revert back after results. Thanks. ","hello, I have had tendonitis in my right upper foot for 5 weeks now, am beginning to think I have fractured some middle bones, 2nd/ 3rd. Pain and swelling is not going away. Fractured 5th medicarpel of hand years ago and used an ace bandaid for weeks. This is the 2nd time in 6 years for same foot. Any home remedies or advice" -236617,Suggest treatment for down syndrome in a 52 year old lady,"Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queriesI can understand your concern. The symptoms like persistent tiredness, pains in body can occur due to depression but other medical causes for these symptoms must be ruled out before. One possible cause for such symptoms is low vitamin B12 levels and iron deficiency anaemia. Visit a doctor and get your B12 and haemoglobin tests done to rule out these conditions. Hypothyroidism can also cause similar symptoms and should be ruled out. Get your thyroid function tests done to rule out the condition. Once medical causes are ruled out then we are left with depression as most common possibility for your symptoms. Visit a psychiatrist for help. Drugs especially SNRI drugs like Duloxetine, Venlafaxine etc are commonly used in depression with somatic symptoms. These drugs would help to improve your pain and tiredness symptoms. Visit a psychiatrist for prescription of these drugs. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take careDr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,Psychiatrist. ","Hi, my name is Julia I'm 54 years old. I feel like I'm 80 years old. I'm always tired and my whole body hurts. I seem to always want to be in bed. I also sleep a lot. I am depressed, but now I feel worse due to bring to tired all the time. What could be wrong with me?" -121842,What causes abdominal pain?,"Hi, The pain in stomach with gas and diarrhea might be related to viral gastroenteritis and/or food poisoning. I advise to get checked by your gynecologist/physician as you might need specific treatment due to being pregnant. All the best!Dr.Klerida ","hello, im am 23 i weigh 140 pounds and im 5'2 i have a history of asthma and allergies. Im 4 weeks pregnant and i started to have bad pains in my stomach like gas and diarrhea i always have to use the bathroom or have alot gas when i wake up in the morning my lower abdomen feels like ive done crunches i really dont know how to handle theses problems please help thanku. :)" -30122,Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?,"Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, aging, etc. We can only target the acquired component of fair skin color while attempting lightening procedures. I suggest you antioxidant capsules like capsule Antoxid HC (Beta-carotene) and apply sunscreen lotion Lashield gel at 8 AM and 12 PM. Also, you can apply Glyaha koj lotion (Hydroquinone) at night time. Start with an alternate night application initialy as it may irritate your skin a bit and after a week or so, shift to daily night application. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. You can go for chemical peeling or microdermabrasion from your dermatologist which will help in exfoliating and give you a clearer skin tone. All these treatments are free of side effects. You may use them for three months. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance." -210810,Suggest remedy for burn mark on the face,"if baby is well , active , accepting feeds adequately , no large watery stools , no high fever , there is no blood in stool , passing urine every 3-4 hourly , there is no need to worry.colour of stool other than presence of blood is not significant.You need to worry if there is presence of blood or stools are large and watery .baby is dull or irritable , or passing less urine or having high fever. ","Dear Doctor, My baby is five and half month old, since morning 5:30 am he is passing motion in green colour second at 8:30 am ,third time at 10:45 am, and having mild fever.Baby is feeded regulaly as it was earlier. By the time what precautionary step should they take. Is it a serious issue ?. Pls. suggest me on this. Thanks & Regards Preeti" -191057,What is my best choice to survive with Thymoma survivals,"Hi...welcome to Mr.Sabre .., here Your Age is is important criteria.., 1) Your ESR is very high (78) normal is 0 to 9 mm/hr High ESR seen in Tuberculosis, Rheumatic fever, ( both conditions very high)., next normal chronic infections., 2) DRW means Diffrential White cell count ..depend on the cell count only ,it can asses., 3) Platelets are high generally in Chronic Myeloid lukemia (Blood cancer), Iron Deficiency Anemia, Polycythemia vera and acute infections., bleeding conditions., 4) MCV ( Mean Cell Volume) Volume of average Red blood cells are low means you are having definite anemia category ...You are not mentioning duration of illness ..hence consult good MD physician he can give correct advice o.k. goodluck ","Dear Sir. I am 66 years. My ESR IS 78 mm/hr MCV is low and DRW is high, Platelet is high too, Please help me to diagnosis my problem" -139831,Suggest treatment for back pain and lump in abdominal area,HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query. Your problem can be related to lumbar spondylosis or sacroiliac joint arthritis. A physical examination by an orthopedician will give clue for this. A X ray followed by MRI if needed will confirm the condition. Local corticosteroid injection will give pain relief in case of sacroiliac joint arthritis. NSAIDs like Nimusulide for short term will help in relieving symptoms. Muscle strengthening exercises and physiotherapy will help in case of long standing pain.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.Thanks. ,I have had a pain on my left side in the lower back region....frequent urination and bowel movements...this am I awoke with excruciating pain. The ER ruled out kidney stones BUT did not know what it could be. I am taking RX to control pain. Pain is manageable right now .. I am 64...do not drink or smoke Do not take medication Normal weight Healthy diet -246455,Is pain in sternum area related with costochondritis?,"Hello, The usual test done is a dipstick. There is some animal serum that was immunized against a particular drug and made to light up if it binds the drug. BUT it can bind to similar compounds that are not a drug and sometimes it just misfires. A better and far more expensive test is MASS SPEC. It is less likely to misfire. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ",Hello. I have been taking medications for pain for several years. Always going through a pain management dr because that is their specialty. In February I changed my pain management dr because I didn t think I was getting the level of care I needed. I found a new dr that not only prescribed medications but also did procedures which seemed to help me more than just being on medication. I have had several drug screens over the years all of which I ve never had a problem with. Recently one of my drug screens came back with methadone and morphine. I didn t even know what methadone was until it was explained to me. I have NEVER misused my medications or taken ANYTHING other than what has been prescribed to me. I guess my question is how would I test positive for medications that I have never taken? -27291,How to get rid of my kidney stone naturally?,"Hello,  Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. The urologist's suggestion is right. The kidney swelling can lead to a further damage in the kidney. I hope you are satisfied with my answer. Feel free to ask more questions in case of doubts. Revert after four weeks to an ayurveda specialist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,I have a kidney stone of 4.4 mm at the joint of the left side kidney to the ureter. I also have a mild swelling in my left kidney, while the kidney function test is normal. My stone was not detected on the ultrasound, but it is visible in the CT Scan. I had blood in the urine 12 days back, but not now. A mild swelling in the left kidney is still there. I also feel a mild pain in the left side of the lower abdomen and back. The doctor is advising me to go for a surgical removal of the stone as the swelling of the kidney can itself create problems. I am taking allopathic medicines as well as Cystone. What should I do?" -22671,Is it safe to travel if I have been detected with a low lying placenta?,"Hi. You are 18 weeks pregnant now. A lot of women have a low lying placenta at this stage of pregnancy. The placenta, in most cases, usually migrates to the upper segment as the pregnancy grows. But you need to take another scan at 32 to 34 weeks to confirm it. In some women, it remains in the lower segment. If you are going to travel by flight, it is safe. But, if you are going to have hectic travel on a bumpy road or a lot of walking/trekking, please avoid it. Slow walking is fine. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I have been detected with a low lying placenta. Distance is 1.3 cm from os. Can I travel in this condition?" -224610,Suggest treatment for pain in genitals,"Hi, If you had unprotected sex - need to rule out sexually transmitted infection if penicillin was given you doctor would have suspected syphilis. Doing a complete panel of sexually transmitted infection tests can help. According to your coplaints it can also be due to herpes. Share a picture for confirmation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ",Around my penis head there is a rush and small recurring ulcers. They dried out but comes sometimes again. Specially when erect. Doctor prescribed penicillin injection eith antibiotics but no cure. Ointment of condom reinstate the ulcer mostly. Can you help me. -233687,Will masturbating for long years reduce sex health?,"Hi,It seems that you might be having fungal infection on your foot and now spread on penis mostly due to your fingers touching foot and then to penis.Apply anti-fungal cream on both the sites.Go for oral anti-fungal medicine like Flucanozole 150 mg once in a week for 4 weeks.Keep local part clean, dry and airy.Ok and take care. ","Hi have minor very minor, athletes foot in both between small toes, I have now got an itchy red penis gland and a flaky bump/patch mark on my foreskin , no other explanation from GUMs or my doctor I think I may have spread ? If so, what could I do to A. prevent it from coming back and also B. Getting rid of both issues in the fastest and best possible way ? Regards" -37210,Will microgyn help in regularizing menstruation and ovulation? Trying for conception,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Taking microgynon tablets to prepone or postpone your periods are not likely to affect your next cycle. There are chances that you can ovulate normally when your husband comes. You can use an LH surge kit to detect the exact time of ovulation. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","My husband is not usually at home and we are trying to conceive, i have taken some microgynon tablets in hopes that these will cause me to have my menstrual cycle and later ovulate in time when my husband will be home. In short, my hubby is coming home and I hope to ovulate during that time when he is at home. Will this help me?" -82069,Blood in urine after having sex. History of bladder cancer. Opinions?,First u mention the both kidney size ,"Hi, i had my ultra sound scan done and found that Spleen: 146mm, increase in size. Echotexture and contour are normal and No focal lesion . THis scan was done to check the kidney stones as i was suffering couple of months back...but all my reports are normal. Even my urine and blood reports are normal as well. Please help. regards, Sateesh" -30182,Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?,"Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, aging, etc. We can only target the acquired component of fair skin color while attempting lightening procedures. I suggest you antioxidant capsules like capsule Antoxid HC (Beta-carotene) and apply sunscreen lotion Lashield gel at 8 AM and 12 PM. Also, you can apply Glyaha koj lotion (Hydroquinone) at night time. Start with an alternate night application initialy as it may irritate your skin a bit and after a week or so, shift to daily night application. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. You can go for chemical peeling or microdermabrasion from your dermatologist which will help in exfoliating and give you a clearer skin tone. All these treatments are free of side effects. You may use them for three months. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance." -41618,Suggest treatment for hair fall,"Hi,You seem to suffer from alopecia areata. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would suggest...- apply trioxsalen solution on the bald patches- take levamisole 50 mg daily at night- take biotin 10 mg daily in the morning I hope this would help you.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ",i'm a boy n i'm 18 yrs old.i have lost hairs from my head and the weird thing about my hair fall is that it is falling from four different places n making four blank spot on my head.i have consulted doctor n he has given me two different medicines which i have to mix with each other and apply on each blank spot but it is even getting worst..so please help me doctor.. -6722,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -220887,"Pain in lower left jaw, molars. Surgery done to remove wisdom teeth. Treatment?","Hi, Welcome to the forum. Over-the-counter analgesics are common for treatment of wisdom tooth pain. Clove oil can also be used with a pinch of pepper powder and one quarter teaspoon of rock salt to make a paste to be applied directly to the painful tooth or gum. Chewing garlic or onions is thought to be good for teeth. The gentle massaging of the cheek and the application of ice to the jaw can also help manage wisdom tooth pain. I hope this is helpful to you. You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132 Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta. ","pain at the back oght of my mouth, i had a tooth chip and thats hurting but i think i also have a wisdom tooth coming up, anyway when i lie down my jaw joint is extremely painfull... is there anything i can do to get some sleep before i go to the dentists? i tried clove oil which helped the tooth but still got the jaw pain" -50207,What causes rapid heart rate?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I passed carefully through your question and would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different possible causes that may lead to this clinical scenario: inflammation or a musculo-skeletal pain, a lung disorder, a cardiac issue, etc.. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes: - a chest X ray study and pulmonary function tests- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation- an exercise cardiac stress test to exclude myocardial ischemia- thyroid hormone levels to exclude a thyroid gland dysfunction. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","i am having pains under my left breast and rib cage, also, I am having pains in my chest. I have just been diagnosed with heart papitations and a leaking valve. I have been told, bc I am not getting dizzy or feeling fatigue, it not anything that I should weary about. Could this be something serious?[" -202934,Suggest medication for fever and vomiting,hi.it is best if you consult with your daughter's pediatrician. you could request for urinalysis to confirm the presence of a urinary tract infection. antibiotic treatment will be given accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ,"my 6 year old girl can t control her urine, she has had a urine infection but it doesn t seem to be the problem this time. She peed her pants at school and then again an hour later at home. So i don t think she realizes that she needs to go. what could be the problem if it isn t a UTI or diabetes?" -81892,"Had quad by-pass surgery, ultrasound showed blockage, no stent in non functioning kidney. Should i be concerned?","HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible as you assumed, that your symptoms are related to an increase in uric acid. Increased uric acid levels can result in gout which is an inflammatory arthritis. Because there are other potential causes for joint pain you may want to consider visiting your doctor for a blood uric acid level to confirm that this is the cause of your problems. It is also possible , if the level is increased, that your diuretic medication is playing a part. One of the potential side effects of diuretics is an increase in uric acid levels.Your doctor may want to consider switching to another antihypertensive. Other aspects of treatment involve: using enough vitamin c, decreasing any alcohol use, weight loss if there is any excess weight and the use of pain medications. There are also medications that would decrease the uric acid levels. I hope this helps ",i am experiencing sharp pains in my baby toe. i have been searching the internet and found that cherries will help eliminate the pain and balance my uric acid. i am taking a blood pressure med that is a durietic. what can i use to help flush out my kidneys. i also drink plenty of water and is an active vegetarian. no beef or pork. -238624,Suggest treatment for trichotillomania,"Hello and thanks for your query.I understand that you are worried by your chest pain occurring in the background of an anxiety disorder. Now, it is very common for anxiety to present with physical symptoms like chest discomfort, difficulty in breathing, etc. However, considering the fact that your pain is acute and sharp and the fact that you have asthma, it is necessary that other medical conditions such as a lung pathology should be ruled out. So, I would advise you to see a doctor and get yourself examined in order to ensure that everything is okay physically. If so, then you can practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, yoaga, progressive muscle relaxation, etc.Regards,Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar ",I'm nineteen years old and have really bad anxiety .. with asthma on top of it. but after getting into an argument with my boyfriend .. i had a severe pain on the upper left side on my chest .. kind of under the arm pit but not really .. like on the corner .. and it hurt when i breathed in and out .. i was just wondering if it was just a panic attack? -136924,What medicines or treatment should I take for skin allergies that have erupted after taking Ambroxol Hydrochoride BP and paracetamol ?,"HI Thanks for the question. Piriton contains chlorophrniramine, an antihistaminic, h1 antagonist, which itself directly donot have any side effects on blood counts. But, your doctor might have suggested this for the reason that if you are suffering from any allergic conditions where blood counts are abnormal (e.g high eosinophil count in allergy where piriton is prescribed). In such cases you may need to do periodic blood tests to assess the improvement of the disease process. Hope I could answer your question. Wish you a speedy recovery. ",Why do I need to arrange for periodic blood tests during prolonged therapy of Piriton? Why do I need to arrange for periodic blood tests during prolonged therapy of Piriton? -53173,Suggest treatment for high BP,are you sure about Atrial fibrillation and defibrillator implanted for Atrial fibrillation. I doubt if you are Atrial fibrillation patient if u have AICD implant. check again if it's ventricular fibrillation. your breathless can be explained by increase in heart rate or heart disease which you didn't mention. ,"I often experience shortness of breath when I walk and sometimes dizziness when I lift something, bend over, etc. I smoked for many years until quitting 2 years ago. I have had heart problems and I am afib with a defibrillator implanted because of an arythmia." -171982,What causes migraine headache followed by dizziness and shortness of breath?,"Hello, You should look on the internet for physicians in your area who manage and insert these intrathecal pumps. It is almost certain that any ACADEMIC TEACHING HOSPITAL will have qualified surgeons for this type of procedure. It is considered a common and ""garden variety"" type of procedure. Another option might be to call a local hospital in your area and to ask the operator or NURSE ON CALL or NURSE HOTLINE service to give you a list of surgeons or neurosurgeons since these would be the people to insert such devices. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","Hi my name is Renee I live in Stockton and have Thoracic injury from car accident in 2000. I m considering having an intrathecal pump inserted. I ve been seeing a pain management Dr. since 2003 . Want to find an expert to do the procedure and on this subject. Sincerely, Renee Rendon" -212239,Are low cost dental braces advisable?,"Hi..Thanks for the query...I have gone through your query and will try my level best to resolve it..As per your complain it looks like some area of your upper jaw has not healed after extraction and the gum flap is left hanging, while other possibility is that you have got a gum tear during removal of your dentures..If your lower teeth touch your upper teeth then it can also traumatise your gums and cause tears..So you should consult your dentist and get evaluated so that the hanging portion of the gum can either be stitched back in position or can be removed to prevent further tear and discomfort..Also your denture will be rechecked in your mouth to see if it is fitting properly or not to prevent damage to the delicate soft tissues inside the mouth..Itching inside the mouth can be due to some foods that might be causing allergies and for this you can take anti allergics like Benadryl..In case if it does not get better or you have recurring episodes of the same itching problem then you can consult an Allergist and get evaluated..Hope your query is resolved..Regards. ",I had all my upper teeth pulled about 12 days ago and have immediate dentures. I take them out at night and this morning when I woke up a piece of my gum was torn. Now there's a flap of tissue hanging. I believe that it was from my lower teeth digging into my upper gums while I was asleep. I don't know if I should be worried or if there is anything I can do to help prevent this from happening again? Also my mouth started itching today and I don't know if I should be worried or if there is anything I can do for it. Thanks -140441,What causes sharp pain in back with distended abdomen?,hellowelcome to hcmyou might have developed 2 conditions from lifting very heavy weight(1) INGUINAL HERNIA(2) PROLAPSE INTER VERTEBRAL DISCyou need to consult a surgeon for inguinal hernia and a orthopedician for possibility of disc prolapsethey will do the clinical evaluation n if required will perform certain physical examination n guide you with the required treatmentregardshcm ,"I hurt my back by lifting something very heavy on Friday evening. Saturday, I could not walk and had pain by my appendix or intestine area, very gassy. Sunday I could walk better, still gassy and burning in the appendix intestine are, Today I have less pain in my back, but have pain in my right testicle and appendix intestine area. What is wrong???" -114479,What are the side effects of envas 2.5 and liofen?,"HiThis is more likely to be a breakthrough bleeding.Sometimes breakthrough bleeding can occur, even though you are taking the Pill continuously. If the bleeding is light or just spotting that lasts for two or three days, keep taking the hormone pills daily as you have been. If the light bleeding continues for more than three or four days, or is more like a moderate or heavy period that lasts for more than a day, a four-day break from the Pill is recommended. During this time, you should experience a proper period. Start taking the active pills again after four days. Do not use this technique more than once in any four-week cycle. If you miss two or more active tablets, the pill is much less effective as a contraceptive.Rule out any urinary tract infection and adequate hydration is essential.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician ","I ve been taking Loette for two months, and skipped my period inbetween the two packets. I ve now gotten breakthrough bleeding for about 10 days, it s really heavy, just like a normal period and i ve had really bad cramps. is this my period? or is it BTB? is there a chance i m pregnant? when can i expect this to stop? also, i feel a constant need to urinate and when i do, my clitoris burns. I m really worried ):" -66400,How to get rid of bumps below chin while suffering from tuberculosis?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.VDRL and TPHA is the test to diagnose tbe syphilis ingections. It will directly responds to the antibody against the syphilis.You have to wait for approx a month period once you complete the treatment.Please complete your treatment otherwise the titre will come back once again. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ",sir i am suffering from cyplisease VDRL1.16 titler & TPHA + 1.32 .I was taken a 3x penicillin injection & antibitec medicine. i am not fit for forigion jobs. How many times are taken fit for my blood report for medical fit.please reply me request sir. -70209,Suggest treatment for swelling in eyebrow and cheek,"Hello,welcome to HCM,Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus.Most individuals carrying herpes are unaware they have been infected and many will never suffer an outbreak which involves blisters.As you are having genital herpes for the first time, you may have to consult your dermatologist. As you are not able to consult your doctor for another one week I would suggest you to follow1.Keep the affected area clean and dry2.Apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth.3. You can apply vaseline over the lesion4.Drink plenty of fluids to dilute your urine.5.Avoid wearing tight clothing because it may irritate the blisters and ulcers.If your symptoms are more severe, you have to take antiviral tablets, five times a day for five days. It will works by preventing HSV from multiplying. Thank you. ","i just got genital herpes a few days ago and im having my first outbreak right now unfortunatlely i work a camp job and im here for another week, would preperation h help at all ? as well what are the best treatments for it ? ive been looking on the web but it seems like every site has the best product. i also read that valtrex is a common one doctors perscribe but im wondering if theres any side effects ? thank you" -194456,What causes frequent bowels in an infant with diaper rashes?,"Hello,Your baby is probably suffering with viral fever; it is associated with shivering when fever is high. High grade fever does not respond to paracetamol syrup alone; it requires combination medication.Syrup Ibugesic plus can be given 6 to 8 hourly, minimum 4 hour intervals between 2 doses.High grade fever will probably persist for 1 to 2 more days. Then you may shift to Paracetamol syrup. All medication discussed here are safe for children.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal ","My son has very high fever. He is 4 years old and has been having fever for the past two days..last night was bad as his fever went upto 103.6f . I gave P125 which didnt work. so gave a towel bath and gave ibugesic plus 8 ml(he weighs 13.4kgs). Now he is fine. but not sure how long and frequently i can give ibugesic. He also had shaking chills last night . We have been giving him an antibiotic that the doctor prescribed for the past 2 days...to be given for 3 more days.. Why did he get shivering chills..why is the fever not responding to normal paracetemal. how much more should i give this ibugesic, is it safe for a 4 year old kid?" -16680,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -95436,What could the lump at the bottom of the calf and ankle be?,"Hi,Greetings from HCM.from your description I think you are suffering from Hidradenitis Suppurativa which produces small swellings under armpits and groin where there are lot of hair follicles.These hard lumps will soften and suppurate and leak pus.You have shave your armpit and groin to prevent the reccurence.you better consult a surgeon and do proper incision and drainage of abscess. ","im a 28 year old female 5'7"" and 225lbs for the past few years i have had these hard lumps under my skin under my armpits they are very painfull, swell up, and leak puss and blood sometimes i can bearly move my arms side to side or up and down i have taken several types of antibiotics because other doctors have told me that it is a ingrown hair or an infected hair folical but if that was so it would have gone away i am growing very tired of this i havent been able to wear white shirts or anything sleevless in about six years" -216071,What causes mouth sore?,"Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The boil on the gums could be a pericoronal abscess leading to cellulitis(pus formation). In this condition you might get pain, swelling and limited mouth opening. consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out the infection and amount of space available for the tooth to erupt. if no space is available then get the tooth removed. you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and analgesics. do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you. Take care. ","I am a 24 year old female, 5 10 , 175 lb. I have a good medical history. I just had a baby 6 weeks ago. My problem is a boil on my gums. It is right below my wisdom tooth, with is only partially out of the gums. The whole left side of my face is swollen and is warm. I also have a headache. It hurts extremely bad, and I don t know if I will be able to get an appointment at the local dentists office tomorrow. What should I do in the mean time?" -227550,Can lack of ejaculation cause oversleeping?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Spots on the Penis are usually not as serious as they appear. They may be regular modifications of the underlying skin structures. They are of concern only if you have had a unprotected sexual intercourse in the last couple of weeks to months. If they are nodular, you must see a doctor, they can be genital warts and will need treatment. But you can relax, because it is quite treatable.Otherwise, if you do not have history of such a sexual encounter, you must not worry at all.Take care,Regards ",i got spots awhile ago on my penis. red little spots and made its hard to touch my penis. i couldnt masturbate for like 2 weeks and the spots would always come and go but there wasnt pain anymore however i cant masturbate as often anymore. only 3 time tops a week. wtf is wrong with me? -120594,"What could burning and stabbing pain in stomach, bulging stomach and frequent urination suggest?",HI.The pain in the lower abdomen which increases on lying down on your sides but the ultrasonography is negative is suggestive of severe colitis / Diverticulitis / inflamed mesenteric nodes to mention a few causes. You have to get a colonoscopy and Contrast enhanced CT scan of the abdomen to prove the diagnosis and get treated accordingly ,"i have pain on left lower quadrant of my abdomen, happens only when i lay on my either side. What should i do? sometimes it happens on my right side too. this pain has been ongoing for 1 yr. i was negative for pelvic ultrasound but found small fibroids in one side. pap smear was negative last year too." -110549,What causes stabbing pain in my left chest?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Emphysema is structural lung disease. It causes structural changes in lung. These changes are not reversible. These changes are permanent. The important thing is not these structural changes, but functional defect if present due to these changes is more important. So better to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). I this is normal than no need to worry for lung damage. But if PFT suggests obstructive defect than you need to take inhaled treatment. Chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are also important. It is good that you have stopped smoking. So get done PFT and star chest physiotherapy. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I am 43 years old male, diagnosed with early stages of emphecema. I have stopped smoking since being told. What outlook does this have for me, I m petrified. My doctor told me not to stress that if I quit smoking immediately, that I won t even notice the difference. The results were shown on a ct scan, he believes that the small holes may repair themselves, is this possible? I didn t thing it was possible to be reversed. Can you please help me with some information? Thank you kindly." -179342,Why am I feeling lightheaded and slightly imbalanced?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I am sorry to hear about the loss you suffered on account of your husband's death.Bleeding from the ear and nose could be secondary to brain hemorrhage, related to head injury or spontaneous hemorrhage.A post-mortem or autopsy examination could have confirmed the underlying disease.Cerebral vascular disease refers to brain stroke, where the blood supply to the brain is reduced.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.     Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ ","my husband died of vasular dementia at age 82 four years ago. There are many things I have wondered about since, The day of his death he bled fron the nose and ears and I overheard ambilance attendant say he had never seen so much blod(they gave CPR n ambulance) Was the large blood loss probably from a anyresm in brain? I would llike to better understand this disease to pass info on to our 3 sons. Tbank you in advance. Nona Lumpkin (death certificate lists cerebral vascular disease.)" -171265,What causes squishy swollen areas around the base of the skull after meningitis?,"Hi, The white streak in spinal cord suggests damage to the nerves. The common causes include 1. Compression over the spinal cord, 2. Ischemia (lack of blood supply to the spinal cord), 3. Demyelination (damage to nerve covering). Please discuss with your neurologist/neurosurgeon about the likely cause in him and the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist ","Hi there, my dad has been experiencing electric shock type feelings from his neck down his left leg that were originally diagnosed at focal seizures, than the shocks started to spread to both of his legs and cause dizziness. The doctor than diagnosed him with myoclonic seizures. He had an MRI of his cervical spine and from c4-6 there is a compression of the spine. When reviewing the MRI with the neurosurgeon they noticed that not only was the compression present but also a white streak down the cervical spine and partially into the thoracic spine but the MRI didn t show enough of the spine. What does this white streak typically suggest?" -190579,Suffering from adenacarcinoma pancreatic a. Symptoms back pain and red blood stools. Is it signs of cancer spreading?,"Hello, Welcome to HCM, Firstly, nipple discharge, in a case of breast cancer is always hemorrhagic. A colorless discharge is always of benign condition. The pain is also in the favor of benign condition. The indentation may occur in a condition like fat necrosis. The best way to rule out any abnormality , is to do a scraping smear from the secretion, and its microscopical examination. It will reveal any abnormality. Consult with your treating doctor for the above mentioned investigation. ","I would like some advice, I am 32 and i had discharge (clear and milky on the left from several pores and yellowish from the right) from both nipples and pain in my left breast in april of this year, i was referred to the breast clinic in May and she examined me telling me that i should take painkillers for the pain and that the discharge is nothing to worry about, i have now noticed an indentation on my left breast when i raise my arms and the pain is more continuous (every day) sometimes like a ache, some shooting pains and underarm discomfort, i also still have the discharge, there is no lump that i can feel but im still concerned. My gp has reffered me back to the breast clinic, is there anything this can be other than breast cancer? I have no history of breast cancer in the family, only lung and cervical cancer . thanks" -41370,Can you suggest some medication for hairfall issues and getting rid of black moles on face?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hair fall could be multifactorial and yes one must start consuming multi vitamins with biotin in it. You can start with Tab Keraboost once a day after food for a minimum of 2-3 months. If your hairfall is a lot: I also suggest you start applying topical Minoxidil 5% once at night on your scalp. None the less, I recommend you get yourself reviewed by the concerned doctor/ dermatologist who could evaluate you thoroughly. The black moles could be freckles or sun spots or warts which your doctor will confirm after examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I am a female and 26 years old. From last 5 month , I am facing a problem of hair fall. I want to buy some medicine like vitamin E capsule. but I am not sure about this site effects . Can you please suggest me some vitamin or other medicine for hair fall related problem. Second problem , I have a problem of small black mole on my body, Normally everyone have black mole. but i have small black moles on my face." -64545,Can I continue the Anti-Rabies shots after bitten by stray cat?,Hello!It might be a infection of your kidneys of urinary tract as a complication of throat infection from streptococcus.You have to do a urine analysis and a throat culture too.Antistreptolisines in blood shows if you have strep infection.If yes you have to take antibiotics.thanx! ,"ive had a cold the past week,sore throat,swollen glands,cold sore etc but straight after i had a sharp pain in my side that moves around the back i have been examined and everything ok but i have slight blood in urine that you cant see,anything to worry about" -100541,What causes lump on the right of vagina with swelling and itching?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,A history of ear infection followed by lymph node enlargement behind the ear suggests reactive hyperplasia of the post-auricular (behind ear) lymph node.The lymph node behind the right ear could also be reactive in nature.Investigations- especially aspiration cytology of the lesion is required to confirm the reactive nature of these lesions.Soreness of throat could be due to infection and this could lead to lymph node enlargement.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ","hi i have a small almost movable lump behind my left ear that left after i got rid of an ear infection but came back but is now going back down, there is a hard lump behind the right ear that came up really fast, but is now shrinking a lot and isnt very larger anymore. I have a lot of sore throats in the mornings that go away, and smoetimes have a cough. Should i be worried?" -193300,How can fever in an 8-year-old be managed when WBC and platelet counts are high?,"Hello,ESR is a nonspecific inflammatory marker, and it can be raised in any inflammation or infective etiology or in malignancy condition.Total WBC count is also high here. So, infective etiology could be a possibility and antibiotic course prescribed if needed. Based on the provided history this much comments can be given.Provide detail clinical complaint history for giving a further comment regarding examination and further investigation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Parth Goswami ","Hii doctors my son is 7 year old and he is suffering from fever from 7 to 11 days and his blood examine report is showing BE ESR WESTERGREEN METHOD) 48 mm/1st hour and TLC 12,600/CUBICMM ALKALINE PHOSPHATES 148 IU/L" -248711,"What causes pain in upper left chest, neck and upper back?","A serious concern especially if the cause is not known.Gallstones can irritate, but do not often cause any scarring. Elevated triglycerides are problaby the most common cause after alcohol or illegal drugs and are both highly treatable/controllable, and likley to have significant healing with treatment. Prescription drugs like common blood pressure medications (HCTZ) sometimes cause pancreatitis. So can minor viruses. But they shouldn't be present long enough to cause scarring. ",I have been diagnosed with necrotic chronic pancreatitis but I have never drunk alchohol. I have now lost 4 stone in weight over the year and have chronic pain. What would help these symptoms? They are saying my pancreas is 40% scarred so what prognosis do you think I have? -31496,"Are anolet, thyroxine and sustan effective in helping to conceive?","Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If your other criteria are normal, you can expect ovulation to happen if not during the first cycle, in successive cycles. Also, your husband's count is on the lower side and IUI can be helpful once ovulation is established. Please maintain a healthy lifestyle. Hope you find this information useful. Take care. ",my doubt is with this finding can i become a mother? doctor advised me to take anolet5mg for 5 days and thyroxine for earlymorning 1 month...20th day she advised to take sustan....should i continue this? my husband count is 30percent..other were normal.....kindly give a suggestion for sucessful pregnancy mam....thank u -144094,"Tightness, pain under the lower part of rib cage, middle & lower part of back, right buttocks. What is the issue?","Hello and Welcome to HCM, Thanks for writing to us. What you are experiencing is called 'Radiculopathy'. It basically suggests entrapment of a nerve root in your cervical spine in its origin or course.I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the cervical spine under his/her guidance to look for arthritis or other changes in your spine. Your doctor after diagnosing the condition may refer you for physical therapy. The physical therapist will help you reduce your pain using stretches. The therapist will show you how to do exercises that make your neck muscles stronger. Hope this helps you. Wishing you good health... Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta. Orthopaedic Surgeon. ","I have this pain on my right upper back by the shoulder blade. The pain radiates to my right arm it feels that my right arm goes numb. I already went to the clinic and was told that I have a knot on my back that it could be a pinched nerve. I was prescribed methocarbamol 500mg, tramadol hcl 50mg, and ibuprofen 600mg. The medication takes away some of the pain for a little bit but I want the pain to go away permanently. I also tried heating and icing but to no avail. This has been going on for 3 days now." -256360,What are the chances of pregnancy even if the birth control pills have been taken as prescribed?,"Hello, well from the history you have given, both the pills are effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse.....i would also suggest her to take lots of fluids and void, and keep her perineum clean to prevent infections...she cam take some antispasmodics for pain abdomen.....hope i was helpful to you. .. ",My GirlFriend and me had sexual intercourse yesterday 9 dec 2013. I m 80% sure than i have not ejaculated inside her vagina. But we want to be on a safer side so I just want to know that which contraceptive pill would be good (unwant 72 or (i pill). She had periods started from 27 nov 2013. She is having pain in stomach and geneticals. please suggest me as soon as possible. -155775,How to treat shin injury?,"Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I was rear ended last year and have been having pain in my neck, arm, elbow and hand. On frid I had a steroid injection in my shoulder and elbow. About 1/2 hour later my heart was racing and I felt sudated. could that have been a side affect from the injection?" -141481,Suggest treatment for lumbar spondylosis with degenerative disc,"Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I have gone through your query.Your symptoms seems to be due to deficiency of vitamins , calcium trace elements etc.Evion LC DAILY FOR 15 DAYS, nuerobion forte once daily for 15 days along with analgesics( diclofenac sodium 100mg slow release tablets) may be of use to you.You SHOULD ALSO CHECHED your vitD3 level checked . If its level is low then take vitD3 supplimentation also.I hope this will be of help to you. ","Hi, my name is Ilona, I am 54yo. I have a history of a lot of lumbar issues. However, I am having deep, bone (femer ?) and R. knee boney pain. It s deep and dull, achy and pretty much constant. I get a lot of calf and shin spasms, mostly left leg at this point but, bi-lateral, regardless. I use a body pillow to ease it but, I still get the spasms and they wake me and throw me to the floor, followed by bouts of severe throbbing in my big bones. can you advise me? I would really appreciate any information. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Ilona" -168202,Suggest treatment for severe nerve pain in the ring finger,"Hello and Welcome to Healthcare magic Forum!If you are 47 years old, Did you get your BP and Sugar levels checked, Common cause for pain in the feet at this age could be Vit D deficiency, or increased uric acid levels in blood and even High Sugar levels. I would suggest you to take the following Blood tests:FBS, PPBS, Serum Uric Acid, Serum Creatinine, Serum Vit DAfter the evaluation of these we can be able to come to a final diagnosis, since you are complaining of the foot pain being more after you first stand up it seems like a circulatory problem, when it gets better after the blood flow resumes normally to your feet when u walk around, and also the exhaustion you facing seems to have come from defective metabolism where your body slows down in detoxification process and even when u r at rest your body doesn't get enough rest making you feel exhausted, So you need to detoxify your liver with Beetroots, carrots n spinach or green leafy vegetables, green tea, avoid sugar n artificial sweeteners, diet sodas, carbonated drinks and especially caffein.Hope this helps! Wishing you good health ","I have started having pain in my feet (for about 3 months now) it gets so severe that I can hardly walk when I first stand up, it gets better after I move around, but this happens every time I stand up. I also cannot seem to get enough rest, no matter how much sleep I get, I am always exhausted. I am a 47 year old male" -98214,What causes recurring lumps with mucus in the throat?,"Hi,It seems that you might be having ingrown hair follicle infection and now there might be forming abscess.Consult your doctor and get examined.A course of antibiotic for 5 days will solve your problem.Keep local part free of perspiration and clean.Ok and take care. ","Hi I m 14 and I just started cheerleading , about a week ago I noticed a little lump on the ( sorry ) top of my butcrack and it started getting worse I do a lot of exercises using that area but ever since the lump developed I can t even sit on that area it s really sore an really tender if I touch it and It s just a little red . Do you have any ideas what it is and how I could heal it ?" -8985,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -65582,How long does akt-4 take to treat tuberculosis?,"Hello there,I am dr.milan an infectious disease specialist answering your question.Roughness inner side of throat is called rose spot in case of typhoid, its a features of typhoid. So if you are receiving typhoid treatment than you just complete it.In other case i think you might have infection by a new agent or it might related to drug.So once you stop the antibiotic treatment it will resolve. But if you have infection like symptoms than you need to go for culture & sensitivity test of throat swab sample by a reliable Microbiology lab and by a qualified doctor Microbiologist. THis is for diagnosis of new infection is there or not.Same thing you can do for eye related queries.Hope i have given appropriate guidance to you.if you have any query you can consult me anytime.Give me star rating, helpful vote & thank you according to your satisfaction level.Thanking you. ","sir am having typhoid and am recovering now its been nearly one month, but my eyes irritation and throat are still having and my inner wall of my mouth is having rough surface like some kind of infection . So, my Question is when will it recover and how long it will take to get ride of these irritations." -79640,Suggest what to do for Jaundice and bilirubin high,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Antibiotics intake will not cause any side effect such as spotting. It is mainly due to stress associated with urinary and kidney infection which is causing the spotting. Please do not worry if it is for few days. Any heavy long duration flow must be discussed with your doctors. Any infection is a stressful event and can cause imbalance in female hormones. This further can cause mild spotting or inter cycle vaginal bleeding. This spotting or bleeding is usually less than normal bleeding occurring during cycles. Please take adequate rest and good amount of healthy nutritious foods and water in adequate quantities to flush the kidneys. ","Hi i've been on my birth control pill almost for a year, iam sex active but we also use condoms, few weeks ago I had a kidney infection and I was taking very strong antibiotics, i also took my pills like 12 hours later than i should or even more for about 4 or 5days(didnt have sex tough ,its not pregnancy for sure) so now after I finished my antibiotics i noticed a brown spotting it now lasts about for a week,while on my birth control pill And when I finish the packet I get my period about on the 3rd day,today its the 4th -still no period showing and brown spotting is still occuring. What's wrong?" -171503,Can CSF leakage cause coma?,"Hello, In the acute phase after ischemic stroke (first hours) thrombolysis or thrombectomy may be beneficial more than 6 hours passed, conservative treatment and rehabilitation are the best treatment way. Surgery is not indicated in most of the cases of ischemic stroke. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ","sir, my father undergone by pass surgery 2- monyhs back, yesterday he had a stroke and we did MRI scan and found one of the wein to his brain is blocked. He is paralysed (right Side) and cannot talk. What shall be the treatment for him and is surgery possible . His age in 65 Years" -5879,I have ringworm in thighs. Please suggest a homeopathic medicine.,"Hello. Usually, homeopathic remedies are prescribed by matching the symptoms of the patients and cause of the problem and cannot be prescribed just on the basis of diagnosis. It would be great if you could describe your symptoms in detail. For common symptoms of ringworm like itching, redness, mild pain, etc., usually Bacillinum 30c one dose (four pills) once a week is helpful. If itching is very severe with redness of spot then Sulphur 30c four pills once a day for seven days would be helpful in this condition. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, Please suggest homoeopathic medicine for ringworm at thighs." -166249,What causes shooting pains from shoulder to hand?,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain pain and swelling in knee can be due to causes like Traumatic injury to knee, Arthritis, Bursitis,Gout, Pseudogout,Rheumatoid Arthritis, Baker's cyst etc..I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x-ray, MRI Scan, blood tests etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..You can be advised to take anti-inflammatry painkillers like Ibuprofen for pain relief and topical application of analgesic ointment like Voveran..You can be advised to follow the most common technique that is R.I.C.E that is REST which means refrain from workout, sports, vigorous walking, long hours standing etc..ICE: Do cool compresses over the joint for fifteen to twenty minutes as it will help in reducing swelling..COMPRESSION: Cover the knee using a knee cap or crape bandage as it provides support as well as reduce swelling..ELEVATION:Put pillows under your legs while lying down and raise it from the level of body..By these techniques the swelling will reduce in 3 to 4 days and in case if there is no improvement treatments like Arthrocentesis or surgery can be advised depending upon the cause..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ","My Husband has pain and swelling in his knee. He also does not recall injuring it. He is 45, smokes, prone to High Blood Pressure, although it is under control. He is also prone to gout in his feet. He thinks it may be a ""Cold"" in his knee. Is that possible?" -13429,Does Omeprazole 20 mg have side effects?,Hello. For more information consult a general medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor,I have been suffering from symptoms of gastritis now for over a week. However, I took a capsule of Omeprazole 20 mg, and there seems to be a considerable relief, and I feel a lot better. Is it possible that one capsule can do this? Also, I have read online that Omeprazole can be associated with serious conditions such as pneumonia and heart disease. Is this true?" -145968,"What causes raised blood vessels in arms ,hands and feet?","Hi, I did review your concern.EDS is a genetic disorder affecting connective tissues of our body. There are many types but from the problem your son is having it seems that it is vascular type which is more often severe in presentation. the best way to go about it is to give him symptomatic relief and avoid blunt trauma to his body as much as possible. I will not recommend a flight for him simply for the reason that there will be no immediate medical attention for him in the air. As far as air pressures are considered it is not a great issue as carriers are pressure controlled, but he needs a doctor with him to travel with him to stop bleeding in case it happens.I hope this helps.I wish your son a happy life ahead. ","my son has ehlers Danlos syndrome. hes 30 and already suffered an anuerism in his aorta we didnt think he would survive it. they drained 2 pints of blood from his right lung and fluid from his chest, could do nothing foe the bleed but said it must have scabbed over because he was improving. this is frustruating as most doctors have never heard os it. My question is....can he fly in an airplane for a few hours 2 months after surgery or ever for that matter" -238325,How can OCD with irrational fears be treated?,Dont worry it is completely normal. Just try to get busy inoutdoor games or playing instruments..slowly it will go itselfm So dont worry. Hope my suggestions helpful and thankful to you. Take care. Don't forget to give ratings. ,"Hi sir, i am 22years and watch pornograpic movies alot. I really really want to stop, but the feelings of addictiveness won't let me. As a matter of fact, i do it at lease once or twice a week, which often leads to masturbation. What can i do to stop it?" -9575,Does having intercourse while on warfarin cause hemorrhage?,"Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Usually for thrombotic events, warfarin like anticoagulant drug prescribed with INR monitoring. Duration of therapy can be up to six months (only if risk if thrombosis high then life long anticoagulant is given). So for this six month while on warfarin you can delay intercourse if possible. The risk of bleeding depends on the following factors that are based on clinical correlation. 1. Smoking history. 2. Abnormal liver function and renal function. 3. CBC (for detecting anemia). 4. History of bleeding and stroke. 5. Recent Myocardial infarction. 6. Old age (greater than 65 years). INR motoring regularly needed for not crossing INR above three. Consult a physician for examination and clinical correlation for assessment of risk bleeding. I hope your concern is solved. ","Hello doctor,I am taking warfarin, and my INR is 2.8. I am a woman, and I am a virgin, I never had complete sexual intercourse involving penetration. My question is if I have my first complete sexual intercourse and lose my virginity while on warfarin, could it be dangerous and cause a hemorrhage?" -75547,"Difficulty in conceiving, positive TB PCR. Had a miscarriage earlier with negative TB PCR test. Chances of developing TB after miscarriage?","Hi, Thanks for the query. The treatment for Invitro fertilization costs around 50,000 to 1,20,000 in India.It is not guaranteed that the procedure will work in first attempt itself.You may need 2 to 4 attempts. Regards. ",is in vitro fertilization is a costly affair?? how much it cost approxymatly?? -169765,How to treat red and swollen pinky finger?,"Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, get it examined, it could be a benign swelling which has recently started growing, getting it confirmed so as to its nature is beneficial to usI hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. ",Swelling at base of neck on shoulder No pain. Started over a month ago but is growing. Started on left side. Now left side is much more swollen and right side is like left side waxing the beginning. Shoulder strap incar I sir rating the tag moles and now I have issues with that. -192787,Can intake of Synthyroid cause any problem in kids?,"Hi, What your kid is having is not diarrhea and is only gastro-colic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group to pass a small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. When the kid takes food, the stomach expands - then when it is contracting it sets off a waveform which moves down the intestines and when that wave reaches the lower down rectum, a small quantity of the stool is evacuated out. This is the basis for gastro-colic reflex. Do not worry. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. The other possibility when it related is passing motion immediately after food is that it could have been worm infestation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","i have a girl 2 years old her stool is soft and pus cells are 6-7 protozoa are nill and direct examination few fecal leucocytes . culture negative for salonellla,shigella and staphyllococcus aureus . the stool smell very bad and she stoll immediately after she have food. please advice the reason and how to treat her" -223731,What causes bend in penis with visibility of veins?,"Hello,It may be due to phimosis. For detailed clinical examination I would suggest you to consult with surgeon. You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation. Avoid forceful stretching. Maintain proper hygiene.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician ","Hi , may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi Sir iam 25 years old man. once i tried for sex with my firiend but my penis foreskin was tight. its not supported to do sex. after i tried several times to pull my penis foreskin back but its attached with the head of penis and its paining. plz give me a suggesion to get fore skin back for sex." -162722,What causes pain below rib cage to belly button?,well masturbating is not the cause of your back pain it is the indian sitting style any way check your back for disc lesions avoid sitting for long or sit with legs extended on another chairtill you see a physical therapistu should be fixed in no time ,"Hello, I have been masturbathing since i was 16. Now I am 22 years old. Initially I used to masturbathe for around 2-3 times a day. But later on when i came into 11th and 12th i reduced it down to twice a week. Then now i am doing my engineering. Now also on an average i masturbathe once or twice a week. From paast one year I have been suffering from a back ache. I consulted many doctors everything was normal. They gave me some medicines. But nothing worked out. Recently from past 1 month I am suffering from severe leg pain. I am not able to do my daily acrivities properly. Even i am nt able to turn around and sleep on bed . I have to struggle to do it. Eveytime I masturbathe i feel very guilty of doing this. I thought masturbathing wouldn t be a problem. I always used to masturbathe sitting in a indian style commode and I always used my left hand. I barely used my right hand. So is this the reason of my back and leg pain. Its really troubling me a lot. Help me to get a solution for this. I need to get back to normal as soon as possible." -82067,"Back pain, abdominal pain. Have fibroids, enlarged uterus. Ultrasound shows hydronephrosis",probably he might have acute hepatitis and later developed some renal failure. His high levels of BUN/Creatinine are probably from his metablosim. I would suggest he see a nephrologist urgently as this high number is very danger. Kind regards Srinivas ,"my brother was diagonised to have jaundice and within 5 days he appeared to have swollen feet and stomach and was admitted in a ahospital where he undewent dialysis for more than 5 times saying that he had a high urea and creatine level ,for 8 days now that he is sent to home he still has a problem with the urea level being 100 and creatine llevel being 4 ,is it normal????his blood pressure and sodium level were controlled and is now normal what measure should we take to bring hisBUN and creatine level to normal,,is he suffering from any other disorder please let us know if it is urgent to react,,his age is 25 yrs!" -81420,"Work out daily, take weight gainer, suffer lung problem, left renal litheasis. What to do ?","Hi, many thanks for the query!You need to do certain investigations- USG (Abdo-Pelvis), X-ray KUB,Sr. creat., Sr. BUN, Sr. Uric acid, Urine (Routine & Microscopy).For time being, you may take anti-spasmodics, antacids, pain killers withyour doctor's opinion.Drink plenty of water so that at least 2 litres of urine is voided in 24 hrs.Wish you a good health.Take care.Regards. ","Good Morning Dr., My name is Kishore, male 33 yrs My total bilrubin is 1.7 mg/dl, direct bilrubin 0.39 mg/dl and indirect bilrubin is 1.31 mg/dl, sgpt is 19 and sgot 18.2, total protein 7.2 albumin 4.4, globulin 2.8 and alkhaline phosphate is 67.9, i am worried about bilrubin value, i have diagonised with kidney stone 3 yr back Physician asked me to drink plenty of water, last 3 yrs i didnt check again and i didnt got any pain aswell, now a days i have small pain above my right groin. is this related to bilrubin or any other issues" -220381,Smelly white substance under gums that can be squeezed out. Advise?,"Hello there , Thanks for writing your query, Bruxism is the habitual disorder where patient has a habit of grinding the teeth against each other especially during night times. you dentist has advised you with mouth gaurd which you can use during night times to prevent the unconsicious grinding of the teeth. regular use of the appliance will minimize the tendency and will correct the bite. use the appliance for a month and if the symptoms do no subside talk to your dentist about it. i hope this helps , take care. ","I have been dizzy for about a year. I had CT scans, MRI and an EEG with no significant findings. I had a tooth fixed and went to an ENT and ophthalmologist, again, every thing is normal. I went back to the dentist who checked my bite, ground down a tooth slightly and suggested using a mouth guard at night for bruxism. If this does not work what would be my next step? I become more dizzy when I chew." -41914,What is the treatment for hair loss?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.I appreciate your concern regarding hair fall. Hair fall is usually ascribed to multiple factors like diet and nutrition, hormones, stress, acute or chronic medical conditions,drugs,cosmetic products etc.From your description, it seems you might be having Telogen Effluvium, which is hairfall secondary to stress which in your case is the influence of pregnancy. Pregnancy and lactation are highly demanding states and are common reasons for acute hairfall.If i were your dermatologist/trichologist, i would like to recommend some basic investigations like CBC,blood sugar,Thyroid function test, vitamin B12 and D3.Some other special investigations like trichogram and dermoscopy and further aid in diagnosis and prognosis.I would suggest you a course of oral tablets containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals for minimum 3 months. Also, would put you on a hair serum containing peptides for hair growth at night.(Q sera etc). I would advise use of gentle shampoo and conditioner on regular basis and use of coconut oil twice a week.Also enquire from your dermatologist about upcoming treatment options like mesotherapy and platelet-rich plasma.Avoid combing in wet hair and let them dry by wrapping in towel. Avoid blow dryers and hair-color/dyes. Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and try to de-stress your routine life.Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda ","hi, i am 32 yrs old & 2 yrs back i deliverd a baby, after delivery my hairfall was started still it is continuing & know i got typhoid fever which again for sure hairfall will be their. so kindly suggest me. thankyou........................." -34670,When to have intercourse to conceive?,"Hello,Thanks to writing to us.If you have regular cycle of 28-32 days duration, then you have quite chance of being pregnant as you have involved in unprotected sex during your fertile days (Jan 13 to Jan 22).However, chance of pregnancy per cycle is 20-25%. You should try for at least 6 months before going to investigation of infertility.You can use ovulation prediction kit (LH kit) in the middle of cycle to predict ovulation and prepare for that day. It will be more helpful.Take folic acid and vitamin supplements for 3 months. Good luck. ","hi, i just want to ask if there is a possibility to get pregnant if me and my husband have an intercourse from Jan 13 -jan 22 .My last menstrual period was Dec 31 2011. We are planning to have a baby.. So is it possible during the said days..Thank you and looking forward for the reply..Have a good day" -45652,What causes non itchy rash after using hot tub at party?,"HIWell come to HCMBecause of the allergic condition such rash is possible, and the possible cause would be hypersensitivity, this can be treated with following medicine, for the amenorrhea pregnancy need to be ruled out, and for that you need to get done the ultrasonography test, if you are above 40 years then chances of pregnancy would be minimal 1) Tab hydroxyzine 10 mg three times in day for rashhope this information helps, take care. ",I have a itchy rash on the top inside of my tight. It itchy and it feels like little bumps. But It has change the color of that area. I'm bright but the area is dark. What could it be? Second question I have had a period for about four months. It will be four months this month. Could I be pregnant? -162577,Suggest treatment and medication for degenerative disc disease which is leading to paralysis,"HiThe best assessment is if ROM is improved and no movement problems for routine work, nothing needs to be done..the dvar tissue healing may have occurred by now...synthetic repair not of much value if you already don't feel incapacitated ","Hi! I tripped & fell on 1/25/14 & of course my hand was bruised & extremely swollen, limited ROM. I had it in a thumb spica splint for a 1 1/2 wks til I could get an apt to see a hand specialist 2/5. They put it in a cast for a month & took it off on 3/5. When they removed it my thumb was extremely stiff & painful, could barely move it. I ve been having hand therapy twice a week & my ROM has improved drastically. The only problem is that the MRI I had on 3/18 showed I had a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament. The Dr says that I m stable & surgery doesn t look needed & I can go to work in 2 wks if I feel ok (I m a RN). What do you think of his decision? They re going to make me a thermoplastic splint to wear as needed. Right now I take off the regular big thumb spica splint off about 6 times a day. I do the heated rice, picking up marbles, & ROM exercises, ice, etc. The pain is minimal 2-4 / 10 (used to be 6-7 / 10 in beginning). So, is surgery always indicated with a complete tear? Or if you re progressing, is it possible to not have any surgery & make a full recovery? I m concerned b/c I m a nurse & my hands are my life. Been outta work for 2 months now & missing it, but also don t wanna come back too soon as I m still having some pain & stiffness. I still can t bend it all the way down, & my strength is only 1/2 my right hand per PT (I m right handed & my left thumb is where the injury is). So what would be your next step or what do you think about my situation? And fortunately none of the XRays show any fractures, but I m feeling the ligament is a lot worse injury." -78554,What causes blood in urine with pain in kidneys and fever?,HelloThanks for query .You have undergone endoscopic surgery for fragmentation of stone in ureter and a D.J stent has been placed in renal unit .The pain in kidney while urinating is due to back flow of urine to kidney during urination through lumen of the stent and there is nothing to be worried about it .It will get resolved after removing the stent .As regards consuming Beer .There is no harm in consuming Beer .It will not you in any way .Dr.Patil. ,"I recently had surgery to break up a 6mm kidney stone, I had a stent put in to help the piece s come out. I am having kidny pain when I urnate...I am wondering if I can drink some beers for this holiday weekend with having a stent? I will not be takeing pain pill s with having consumed alcohol." -119062,What causes headaches and abdominal cramps?,"Hi.Thanks for your query. The probable cause for all your symptoms of nausea, tiredness, pain in abdomen, headache and green poop is a severe Intestinal Infection called Gastroenteritis due to Waterborne infection with bacteremia. I would advise you the following:Get the tests:Blood- CBC for infection, blood culture and routine.Urine RoutineStool- routine, culture and sensitivity.Visit a Doctor to see for vital and get an appropriate treatment in the form of antibiotic, metronidazole, activated charcoal, probiotics and intravenous fluids if there is dehydration. ","I feel nauseous, tired, light headed somewhat in a weird way, my stomach hurts, I have green poop, my lower abdomen aches and I have a slight headache. I try to sleep but I can't! I somehow feel as tho I've done this to myself by overthinking my situation, I have a slight toothache but that's unrelated I think. Any idea as to what I should do or is this just my mind playing tricks on me? I have a crazy fear of puking for some reason it panics me when I feel this way." -160147,How to treat swelling and dark discoloration of the knee caused due to an injury?,"Hello,Thank you for using Helathcaremagic.I read you question and understood your concernThese knuckles might be what we call ganglion cysts or articular cysts or synovial cysts in the wrist or hand. This is the probable diagnosis in your age group.In older people might be rheumatoid arthritis nodules.I suggest you to see an orthopedic surgeon it it bothers you.Dr. Selmani ",This evening while washing dishes I noticed three knuckles on right hand were extra sensitive. Very slight swelling and very slight bruise colored discoloration. Making a fist hurts a bit as does brushing them against fabric (as in putting them in a pocket). They ache a bit now. No trauma to the hand. 37 yr old. No major health issues. -112289,What causes feeling of tightness in upper chest?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your problem and situation.Yes, you should definitely consult cardiologist and rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain.Chest pain in night is commonly seen in cardiac causes like angina, early congestive heart failure and myocardial ischemia.So better to get done 1. ECG2. 2d echoTo rule out above mentioned possible causes.If both are negative than no need to worry much about cardiac disease.You may have anxiety related or muscular pain.Do don't worry, be relax and calm. ","Hello, i get pain in my chest from past 3 - 4 only while sleeping (after 2 - 3 hours of sleeping in the bed) and also it s difficult to turn around on the bed. the pain is vanish after 20 - 30 minutes after i wake up from the sleep or if i leave the bed . should i consult a cardiologist ?" -152744,What causes oozing holes in tailbone?,"Hello,If the fracture is pathological, we have to look for any focus of malignant lesion in the body. A PET scan will be ideal. The fractured segment must be fixed. Consult an orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi, Hello Doctor, I am from Rourkela,India,My father 58,got a pathological fracture yesterday in his humourous bone in hand,he has diabetis,and he had chest pains(now less),doctors said,his bone mass is too less to hold a plate for the orthopedic surjery, and my grandfather died of multiple myeloma,he has no medical insurance,he is public sector employee(SAIL) in India,SAIL ,please suggest urgently,what to do? Please suggest the best treatment/hospital where we can take him. Thank you, Regards, Amrita" -244639,Depressed,"Dear Sir / Madam It is unclear that you have been prescribed Remeron for anxiety and depression. If you have been prescribed for same then also it is unclear whether symptoms you described is ongoing increase in symptoms or because of medication. If you believe that it is because of medication then better ask for alternative along with any anti anxiety (? benzodiazepine ) as SOS medication. i don't know how much sever symptoms you are having and how much non-medicine treatment may help but yes definitely try for relaxation, deep breathing exercise, spend time with near and dear one. Medication is required for your symptoms. hope you will get well soon. ",My doctor put me on 15 mg remeron after a few days i noticed increased anxiety a feeling of not being able to wake up and mood changes i called the doctor and we stopped the medication it has now been 4 days and i still feel like i cant wake up my anxiety is worsening and i am getting more and more depressed my docs office is closed until monday i would think by now the remeron would. E out of my system any advice to help cope with these symptoms they seem to be getting worse -142127,Suggest remedy for back pain in pregnant woman,"HIThank for asking to the HCMI really appreciate your concern, looking to the given history here I could say that apart from the symptomatic treatment the underlying cause of backache is very important because there are numbers of analgesic available and that gives good results but since how long ? so to find out the cause of backache is important, hope this helps you, take care and have a nice day. ","hi iam vijay , iam suffering with lower back muscular pain ...f rom the last 20 days..... when iam trying to bend my body then only pain will come... now iam taking ift and ultra sound treatment from NIIMS HOSPITAL HYDERABAD. kindly give me permenent solution.. regards vijaykumar 0000" -169093,What causes leg cramps with bruising?,"Hello,Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, you need to answer some of my questions,1 How long since have you been playing2 Have you consulted in the past for this and if yes what was the diagnosis than3 do your veins swell on long standing also.your history suggest you are suffering from, varicose veins, and this will need surgery if it is beyond one limit, otherwise in early cases, pressure stockings can help. Also check for your blood pressure and sugar level.I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back.Thanks. ","Good afternoon, I suffer with lower leg soreness and swelling after I play hockey. My legs just refuse to work, they feel swollen and the veins enlarge. The problem is from the knee down. My ankles are sore as well. Do you have an explanation please?" -93169,What causes a foot lump with dull pain and enlargement on activity?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Studied your query in full depth of its details.Reviewed it in context of your health concerns.I understood your needs for your health concerns.Based On the facts,You seem to suffer from-Renal Lump with Backache with Bloating of your stomach,with green urine.Many causes need to be assessed.In this scenario, with limited data on the Renal lump,I would suggest your to have Second opinion from Surgeon / Urologist and get it evaluated and investigated for the possible causes in your case.I would suggest to get -urine micro/ KUB -X-ray abdomen/USG Abdomen/CT abdomen studies to assess your stomach lump.YOur doctor would reduce your sick feeling by -Painkillers like-Tab Meftal Spas / with plenty of fluids/ Tab Ciplox -500 mgh x 2 times per day x 14 days and would investigate the case and would treat accordingly,as per the need of your case.Hence I would suggest to take Second opinion from Surgeon / Urologist.Hope this reply would satisfy you and would help you to plan further treatment with your doctor there.Welcome any further query in this regard,which would be replied in next session.Wish you fast and early recovery.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","Hi iam 31 female for past 2weeks I ve got lump on my left hand side of my stomach its the size of a tennis ball and from saturday I ve noticed my urine is green getting stomach pains sometimes,getting a lot of back ache and noticed my stomach getting bigger also felt sick and quizzy,what can this be plz help" -164937,What does narrowing of foramen suggest?,"Hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical assessment with diagnostic is advised.With your history to understand is there are 2 factor which delayed your healing. 1. Post-operative infection and 2. High Blood sugar levels. This both has interfered in your healing. Also, the infection and high blood sugar levels are related to your weak immune system and weak metabolism from the before of the operation, so the healing is delayed.Now , since the bone is not healing, there is one possibility to try out, that is the bone graft. As bone graft usually helps to heal in non healing fractures, provided the infection and blood glucose levels stays in control.In my clinical practice, patients respond well to bone graft and bone healing is faster. You can discuss the same with your surgeon as this will be of choice.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","Hello: I broke my femur just over 10 months ago. I underwent surgery to place a rod and nails in the leg. Bone growth has been consistently slow. At my 6 month x-ray the bone growth was progressing but still very slowly and the nails were in good shape. At 10 months the bone growth was not at the level my Dr. anticipated and the nail at the knee had broken. There was good evidence of union on the one side of the break but still lots to go on the other side. I had post-operative infection and open surgical wounds for the first 6 months. I am 50, overweight and T2 diabetic (well controlled). I am to have a CT scan to get a better look at the callous formation but my Dr. has mentioned that further surgery may be required to put another nail in and to ream around the bone marrow. The thought of more surgery terrifies me. If this surgical intervention is required, what does it entail and how limited will I be after the surgery? Can it be done with a local? Thanks in advance for any info you can share." -35607,What are the chances of getting pregnant after precum getting inside vagina?,"Hello,Your girlfriend is currently on Nuvaring and she took Plan B 3 hrs after breaking condom. Here, chance of pregnancy is extremely RARE.She will get a withdrawal bleeding within 3 to 5 days and next cycle may be delayed for 1 to 2 weeks due to hormonal imbalance. However, she can undergo one home pregnancy test to clear doubt if her period is delayed more than 1 week.Good luck and practice safe sex in future. ","My girlfriend and I had sex. She had been on the nuvaring for 7 days. We used a condom, but it broke and I withdrawled right away. I did not ejaculate, however we are worried about Precum. She took plan b 3 hours after just to be safe. What are the chances of her being pregnant?" -102807,Suggest remedy for fluid in the lungs,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* It is the underlying anxiety , stress with hormonal changes giving cardiac disturbances and breathlessness after masturbation ; better to avoid masturbation for sure .Hope this will help to clear your doubt .Wishing you fine recovery .Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .Regards . ","I have a slight arrithmyia. (sp). When I recently had a BPH problem, my urologist told me to masturbate twice a week. I have not done this for over 2 years as I used to get shortness of breath following masturbation which I attributed to the arrithymia. Is this possible? Should I avoid masturbation because of the breathing problems? Thank you" -150569,Suggest treatment for shorter hand and finger since birth,"Hi, This is a normal phenomenon and occurs because of the inadequacy of the required muscle to maintain that posture for long time. Sometimes, stress is also responsible for the same. All you need to do is to practice that movement again and again to increase the strength of the muscle and to negate the stress factor responsible. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","My left leg shivers (trembles) uncontrollably when applied pressure like when I am holding the clutch/brake of my car or while I am attaching fan to the ceiling and standing on a table. These are not frequent though, I have noticed this a couple of times. Is there anything I have to be worried about?" -90116,Ultrasound report of abdomen showed diffuse increase in echo texture and cysts in liver. Meaning?,"Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.You should find the exact cause of your jaundice and elevated bilirubin levels. It can be caused by hemolytic anaemia or more common by some liver disorders such as hepatitis, biliary obstruction or liver cirrhosis. So you need to do liver ultrasounds first and CT scan if necessary. Follow some hepatoprotective diet and avoid alcohol and smoking. Test your viral markers too to rule out infection. Also some genetic diosorders should be considered if you dont find anything by these tests. Wish you good health. ","Hi, I have just had bloods done to ascertain liver function as previously I had elevated bilirubin at 38. Checked again 2 wk later but Gp had no cause for concern. This was 6 months ago......Now.... The whites of my eyes have yellowed a little and bilirubin is 81. No other jaundice/liver symptoms. What would you advise next and what is considered normal bilirubin level? All other LFTs were normal... Thanks" -158437,What causes tingling sensation in the lower leg?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pain and swelling on arm piay be due to herpes zoster or folliculitis or boils or inflamed lymphnode or muscle strain or heat rash or hydradenitis suppurativa. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Yes, my wife had a sudden pain uner her left armpit and it is alos swollen. She says she feels fatigued and dizzy. This started last evening and was all of a sudden. She was better this morning bus as I mentioned now has a fever along with the sore armpit." -51851,Is alcohol consumption advisable in a heart patient?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I carefully passed through your question and would explain that panic attacks can trigger all this clinical scenario. But a cardiac arrhythmia can not be excluded either. You should know that Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker, which helps lower your heart rate and prevent possible cardiac arrhythmia. Anyway, considering all your symptoms, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes: - a cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends and exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia- a chest X ray study and pulmonary function tests - complete blood count for anemia- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction - blood electrolytes for possible electrolyte imbalance. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. If all the above tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause underlying your complaints. In such case you should discuss with a specialist of this field to help you manage anxiety. Hope to have been helpful!Wishing all the best, Dr. Iliri ","I was getting fed up with all the panic attacks! they increased to 178 beats per min! these are not your normal anxiety attacks! this is where your ox.. level drops! get weal.. light headed like your going to pass out!... the e mt. gave me the medication.. through the veins to get the heart beasts back to normal! forgot the name of this! they are saying the c o p d.. allergies are putting strain on the heart muscle.. have thromboses that causes most of this! poor circulation! was put on medium doses of dilitazem.. is this medication related to what I was given in the e m t,s truck?" -52536,How to cure heaviness on left chest that is radiating towards back?,"Hello, I understand what you are going through but all will be fine hopefully. Your symptoms point to ""stable angina"". It is caused by the accumulation of fats and cholesterol in your vessels. In order to improve your condition, these are the steps you should follow:- Lifestyle modification is needed. You have to eat healthily, eat more of vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, legumes etc. - Try to exercise regularly, cardio of at least 30 minutes 5 days in a week. Start with on a slow pace not too fast and better in a good weather condition.-Avoid harmful habits like smoking and drinking if you do.- Take medications that have been prescribed appropriately as prescribed. With all of these suggestions, you should be fine. Warm regards ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...im 28 yrs old wth lack of oxygen o difilcut in breathing,pain at left chest pain and pain of left uper limb and smtime left lower limb,hurt burn.shortnes of breath when try climb a heel or walking a long distance,these ocur more frequent now.i i hv been told i have heart disease.and given atenol tablet 25mg,soluble aspirin 150 mg and amlodipine 2.5mg.what kind of heart disease i have.nd what should i do.askin frm kilimanjaro Tanzania." -173525,What causes body pain and flashes of light in vision?,"Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear pulsating feeling in head felt in migraine, tension and cluster headaches. Hypertensive patients also feel same feeling. But few conditions like haemangiomas feel same thing. Please consult your doctor he will investigate and treat you accordingly. ","It's only been lately, for the past few weeks, that I can feel my veins pumping on both sides of my temple. Even when writing this I can still feel them. I don't get headaches, from time to time I do. I have not have any headaches recently, but except for the past week; it ended around three days ago. My only problem is that nowl I can feel a vein pumping pumping on the right top side of my head (and it hurts a little bit). What are the possibilities that I have hypertension?" -153360,Suggest treatment for pain in the heels despite administering Mecorich,"Hello, Antibiotics does not affect PSA level. You can continue antibiotics without any concerns. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My husband recently has a PSA and it came back as a level 7. In the last year and half he has had 13 surgeries for hip replacement, infection and currently has no hip. We have been working for a year to get the hip would closed. He has been on IV antibiotics and is still on current antibiotics. Could this affect his PSA level?" -145585,Should iron supplements be taken for low haemoglobin and hematocrit levels,"Go in for few investigations like cbc pbf, reticulocyte count, liver function tests, stool for occult blood, hb electrophoresis. Picture might be clear after results ",I have severe anemia (lack of iron in blood) my test results were 3 and it should have been at 89 and am wondering what are the treatment plan options? I have been taking an all natural organic liquid iron 4x a day and my levels have not gone up in 8 or 9 months! What can i do? -100211,What causes painful red lump on middle of chest?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.This lump can be a lymph node which appears due to some regional infection (like ear infection, tooth infection, throat infection). As the infection disappears, it may get smaller and grow back when the infection reappears.I suggest you to consult laryngologist with this issue to see you ears and throat and dentist for teeth checkup. Next time this lump will appear, please have an ultrasound of it.Hope this will help.Regards. ",I have a bump that hurts on the back of my head about five inches from my right ear on my scalp. This bump tends to appear for about 4-5 days at a time and then disappears and reappears weeks later. Should I be concerned. The bump hurts when I press on it and will occasionally hurt even when I am not touching it. -175192,What are the uses and side effects of tramadol?,"Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question: Is light-headedness a side effect of hernia?Answer : No, It must be some other reason Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ",I have a small hernia in my navel.on September 7 2015 I went to the ER because of pain in my navel found out it s a small hernia they gave me antibiotics and now I m feeling light headed it s been four days but the light headedness just started is it from the hernia I donot have HBp I checked -217142,What causes blood in the mouth?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query,Canker sores mainly occurs due to physical or chemical trauma, ulcerations can be due to trauma, nutritional deficiency, hormonal imbalance.I would suggest you to get a checkup done once.Take multivitamin suplements, tab vitcofol.Apply hexigel oral ointemnt topically over it.Maintain a good oral hygiene.Take care!Dr Qazi Ammara. ","My symptoms started one and one half days ago with only one canker sore. I have some very large, painful ulcers and canker sores as well as: small lacerations that sometimes bleed, open skin, and very dark purple and black veins under my tongue and along my gums." -190386,"Had an ultrasound to reevaluate septated cyst on liver, growing. Cancerous?","Hi, to give any hint the proper duration of symptoms to be noted. some form of neuroendocrine tumors may have those features. pancreatic tumor like somatostatinoma also has got similar features. anyway there are specific investigation for every thing. consult an internal medicine specialist. ","My mother has been unwell for years (supposedly diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities around 1985) but seems to be getting much worse these days. She swears at me every time I (her only daughter) beg her to see a doctor to get to the bottom of this. I feel guilty because I can t do anything for her, other than help her. Her symptoms are numerous and varied, including: Severe migraines, frequent nosebleeds on the same side as the migraines (right side), visual disturbances (black spots, blinders), dizziness , nausea, loss of appetite , diarrhea 8+ times a day, yellow diarrhea, jaundice (face - skin only), abdominal pain that sometimes radiates to the back, rectal bleeding (several years now -- but she REFUSES to see a doctor), chills, low basal temperature as low as 95.4 that may go up to 98.8 in a couple of hours, severe sweating with exertion, flushing/sweating at night while reading in bed, occasional pain that sometimes starts around her right neck/jaw and radiates (still refuses to see a doctor)... you get the idea. Do you think she could have pancreatic cancer or lymphoma or some other type of cancer that could be causing such a weird and scary cluster of symptoms?" -168594,Can a surgery for hammertoe be reversed?,"Dear Patient,Single joint ie ankle of one side getting involved, swelling but no redness, indicate towards an arthritic joint, you need to screen this and help your doctor find out the cause of this arthritis, You fail to provide some information like your age, since when are your symptoms, also do you feel any stiffness in the ankle or other joints on getting up in the morning.Just see your doctor and discuss your concern.Thanks ","I have constant pain in my left foot, on the outer left side between my toes and my ankle. Compared to my right foot, looking at it, it looks a little swollen, although there is no redness. Even when I go to bed to sleep for the night, the pain is always there, even laying down. What could it be?" -218994,How many times should i apply topical dologel ct for tooth pain during pregnancy period?,"hi, tanks for your query.There are several different issues that can cause your lip, chin, or jaw to be numb after a root canal procedure. The first is that, in the process of filling the space normally taken up by your tooth pulp, the dentist has used too much filling material. Doing this sometimes results in the material penetrating to the main sensory nerve and chemically burning it. It is very common for overfill in rear teeth to cause lip and chin numbness. Once infection is present from perforation, however, medications may work, but if the problem gets bad enough, extraction might become necessary for you, just as it is with infection from underfilling. visit endodontist for this.hope this is helpful. ",Hi I had a rootcanal in the morning I woke up with a lot of pain and than I felt numbness on my lower right side lip chin and teeth went to hospital because if severe pain I was givin injection and narcotic pain killers second day went to dentist he took the filling out pain got better still numb oral surgeon took a ct he said showed nothing went back to dentist he put filling he pain again he took it out and cleared the whole tooth was referred to a nerve specialist what can I do what's going on 2 months passed by still numb -185513,What causes constipation and rectal fissure post bladder cancer surgery?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is important to know at what stage cancer cervix was detected in your mother and what treatment she is taking for it. Cancer cervix is a disease that occurs due to uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the cervix of uterus. It is important to know if she has early stage cancer or a later stage. Treatment differs as surgery is best for complete treatment at early stages and chemotherapy and radiation therapy can prolong survival in those with late stage disease.Vomiting and weakness can be treated with maintaining a proper diet and also correcting any deficiencies like anemia. During treatment, patients are known to have anemia and reactions to medicines. This needs to be carefully evaluated and if required regular anti vomiting medicines need to be taken. Please take measures to improve her diet and give her small frequent meals of her choice.Scattered rales in lungs need to be evaluated by doing a chest X ray. If the lungs are clear then no treatment required for it. Please do not worry. ","hi dr,as i my mother who was 52 year old..was suffer from cervix cancer. she has no other problem before..just she was affected with this nw she was suffering from vomiting,weakness,nausea and decrease in mental alterness she has an scattered rales on the lungs bases.bt she have clear cough and blood pressure increase in supine" -152002,Can foot surgery cause pus and pain?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. There are many medical conditions related to your sympotms.I recommend to do an electrocardiogram to esclude a cardiac issue.This examination should be done as soon as possible at the emergency room.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","Hi, I have this weird sensation on the left side of my body (starts on side of my chest, goes up to my armpit, and kind of down the upper inside part of my arm). Sometimes it feels like part of my shoulder blade too. It s not necessarily pain, just pressure/discomfort is the easiest way to describe it. My biggets concern is it s a blood clot because I do take Beyaz, and it s hard to tell because my hands are always cold, and that part of my body is always hot. Any ideas?" -219136,Why is it painful to chew and extremely sensitive after having a permanent dental bridge put in?,Hello and welcome.Since the lesion has turned infectious.It requires antibiotics and analgesics.It is best if you see the dentist and get an ointment for local application rather than taking a complete course of antibiotics.Sometimes based upon the size of lesion it automatically heals so need not worry.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care. ,"I cut my gum when I was picking a small piece of food out of my teeth. It didn't bleed, but not the area has turned white, with a small black patch, and is slightly swollen. It is painful when agitated, or when I eat. Will this heal on its own or will I require anti biotic sir dental care?" -25687,Is swollen node under the chin a symptom of HIV?,"Hello. I have noted your concern. Your tests are conclusive. Most of the HIV infected will have a positive test by three to four weeks. Since you have negative tests even after eight weeks, therefore it is reliable. There is no need for further tests. Moreover, oral sex is a low risk for HIV as compared to unprotected vaginal or anal sex. Swollen neck lymph nodes could be due to another cause - perhaps a sore throat. Regards. For more information consult an HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist ","Hello doctor,I had unprotected oral sex with a bar pickup girl six months ago. She sucked my cock for about 10 minutes without a condom. I had only this exposure. After that, I ejaculated outside in my bed. I did not ejaculate in her mouth. After this incident, I was a little tensed. I waited for 60 days and got tested. I am fine as of now. I tested negative at 60 days after exposure with CMIA method. I also tested negative for western blot at 60 days. I also tested not detected with HIV PCR RNA after 65 days. Off late, I am feeling an inconvenience under my chin. I have probably developed a swollen node under the chin. Is it a symptom of HIV? Is it any kind of infection? Do I need further testing? Am I am at risk?" -147657,Need treatment for enlarged lymph nodes on the neck,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Not to worry. As the liver is still developing bilirubin will be high in babies.2. If it goes above twenty, it might require intervention.3. Along with medication, exposure to sunlight will reduce bilirubin faster. Be careful, that there is no sunburn due to excessive exposure. It will reduce faster. Not to worry.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","hello sir, my one month old baby have billirubin level at 16 when i tested now, i went to gastronterologist they gardenal 30mg 1/4 tab a day for 10 days , i just want to know is there any serious ,pls ans the query i was totally worried about this i dont know what to do further." -1604,I have increased urinary frequency and thirst with HIIT exercise. Please help.,"Hello. As you described the complaints, you seemed convinced that it is due to HIIT (high-intensity interval training) only. But there could be many more factors associated with it. To know the cause and prescribing further treatment I need to evaluate your case better. How much is your daily fluid intake approximately and what is your regular dietary routine for your HIIT? Since when you are doing HIIT? Do you feel heat in the sole? Any difficulty in urination? Any symptoms of headache or any other condition? Let me know in the follow up about the above questions. ","Hello doctor, The frequency of urination and thirst has increased from the last two to three days all of a sudden. Sometimes it is two to three times even in an hour. I am a 29-year-old male. I regularly do HIIT exercises two times a day." -3146,My skin has become dark after applying TCA peel. Why?,Hi. Revert back with the photographs to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hi doctor, I applied 35 % TCA peel before two days and then I got some burning and redness on the area. It is all black now and also getting darker day by day. How can it heal faster? Is there a chance of leaving out scar?" -98663,Suggest remedy for painful lump in jaw,"Welcome to health care magic. 1.The most possible cause could be submandibular cystic dilatation - sialadenitis.2.Other possible causes could be submandibular gland lesions, bony cystic lesions.3.Finally lymph nodal enlargement. To conclude the diagnosis - primarily ultrasound examination will help to evaluate. 4.Ultrasound will help to evaluate the nature of the lesion, its source and extensions.5.So i would suggest to request for a ultrasound scan and further depends on the scan result.Good luck.Hope i have answered your query,any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888 ","I feel a lump by my jawline and ear lobe, parts of my face feel numb sometimes. You can't really feel it until I turn my head to the opposite side. It doesn't seem to bother me and I am not sure how long it's been there. I noticed it a couple of weeks ago. Although about 1-2 months ago I woke up with extreme neck pain like I had a pinched nerve. I have a feeling it's related to the lump." -118192,Why does severe stomach ache result in chest ache?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Yes, take Enterogermia in proper dosages. This should help. But when there is so much of cramping , vomiting, not much diarrhea, it is better to take a 5-day course of an antibiotic and metronidazole also. If no relief go for investigations of the blood, urine and stool; ultrasonography of the abdomen and colonoscopy. ","i am just getting craping in my lower stomach and last night was unbearable my stomach was giving me sever craps pain,then i threw up whatever i had for dinner, but throughout about 5 days my stomach just cramps not very much diareah, so in Europe we would give this enterogermina to our children in a liquid form would this help get my intestinals in order ?" -150943,Suggest medication for pain caused by torn ligament,"Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to a muscle or ligament issue. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application and maintain the foot immobilized. A foot split would be helpful. If the symptoms continue, you should see an orthopedist.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","I was playing basketball last night and as i was running backwards my foot turned inward and i heard a crack. It hurt at the time, then it felt better and I played the rest of practice. When I got home i iced it and went to bed. When i woke up this morning it hurts so bad like 5/10. However, it is not swollen or bruised. what should I do?" -158882,How to treat left rib cage injury?,"Hello,I can advise you is that fracture of the little toe will heel with just taping. And that is exactly what your doctor has done there will be discomfort for a few days but eventually. It will disappear in three weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar ","I have "" distal fractured phalanx "" of my baby toe. Occurred 8 days ago. Ortho doc seen and toe put back in place & taped. Swelling under control as long as elevated. Experiencing burning sensation in baby toe and cramping in all toes, except big toe. Is this normal healing? I replaced the tape after shower. Could I have done it wrong causing burning & cramping?" -248615,What is medication for headache and vomiting after injury?,"Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you that there is possibility of Dengue infection in you. Kindly do dengue investigation in nearby laboratory to confirm it. Do not worry as it wont spread to the other except by mosquitoes. If you have mosquitoes near to you kindly use insecticide to cure them.I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me,Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease. ",Hi there me and my partner have been very uwell since sat. woke up aching with hot and cold flushes...same again sunday. today no achin but still hot and cold flushes...can u help wat this is? we have 3 small children under 5 and are very concerned they may get it? -251362,What causes spotting?,"Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1 ) First of all do not panic. 2 ) in a woman with regular cycles day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of cycle. If you had unprotected sex in this period, then You Stand chance to get pregnant. 3 ) To confirm Pregnancy, I will suggest you to get mornings first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. If at all you miss your periods, please do urine pregnancy test. 3 ) There are many other symptoms of early pregnancy. Missing periods is the most common symptom. Nausea , vomiting, breast pain, frequent urination, dizziness are some other symptoms. 4 ) Even If you are pregnant, you can opt for termination with pills safely till 9 weeks of the pregnancy. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar ",i recently had unproteced sex with my boyfriend...i am supposed to start my period on the 13th... i was reading on the internet and it said that it should take 7-10 days b4 implantation occurs so why are my nipples are already sensitive to the touch && what are the chances of me being pregnant? -70310,Suggest treatment for genital warts,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment and this is transmitted by dog bite.As your wife was bit by a 2 month old dog while playing over the calf which was not vaccinated against rabies and first aid treatment was not given. The first thing to be done following the dog bite is thorough washing of the wound which was not done.For your wife condition I would suggest her to follow1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.2.Passive immunization with RIGs around the wound,if there is a any bleeding.3.Oral antibiotic like Tab Bactoclav, twice daily4.Topical Metrogy ointment.Thank you. ",My wife is playing with 2 month old pomarenian dog and is bitten on the calf (above the heel). The dog dont have anti rabies injection yet. Does it mean that wife will be vaccinated. She did not clean the wound after the bite. This is the third day now. -239392,Suggest treatment for stress and sleeplessness,"Hi,Thanks for writing.If you feel your behaviour is causing you social and personal embarrassment, consult a psychiatrist to help you out of this. There is no test for bipolar or ADHD that is full proof, and you might require a detained psychiatric evaluation at this juncture.Hope this helps,Dr A Rao ",I am a 35 yr old woman and I am frustrated because I can't stop myself from talking too much. It has negatively affected my dating and new friendships. I even realize when it's happening on a date and still end up not having the self control. I am not bipolar or ADHD because I've been tested for both and don't have other symptoms. Is there a medication or hypnosis or something I could do to help while I train myself not to talk too much? -237382,Suggest ways to improve self confidence,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic attacks always happen due to underlying anxiety. Therefore you must address the underlying anxiety first. Please understand anxiety and related problems. Once you understand your anxiety, you will be able to keep yourself away from panic creating situations. Therapy always starts with avoiding such situations along with coping techniques when forced to be in such situations. Start slowly, progress gradually, attain neatly.You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi, I have been suffering with severe anxiety panic attacks for 6 weeks, it has made me physical sick, my stomach stays upset, cannot sleep, diarhea , can t eat, have night sweats and heart palpitation with heart rate of over 100 beats per minute, also have since February an awful roaring in my brain that will not go away and made me so agitated and nervous and I cannot concentrate and do anything, I also had Rheumatoid Arthritis since 1970 and am in great pain since then. I been under care of an Rheumatologist since . I have seen an Psychiatrist for 8 month, has me on 2 depression pills Britellix and Mirazepam, My depression is not the real problem , my problem is more of the anxiety. He prescribed lorazepam .05 mg one at night and 1 for daytime . I told him it does nothing for my constant anxiety, I get so nervous and so very scared all the time. My anxiety got so bad so I took 1 extra lorazepam and I felt much better. So I told him that and he got furious with me. I asked him to increase the dosage but he refused. He always increases the depression medication to the strongest dose, but will not help me with the anxiety or is not willin to try some other med for severe anxiety. I was on Valium about 40 years ago for anxiety caused by my constant homesickness. I am from Germany and met my husband while he was in the Army stationed in my hometown Oberammergau and then moved to virginia in 1963 when I became so homesick I had a nervous breakdown , was in hospital for a week and put on. Valium 5 mg for a short time. But since then my anxiet stopped. Until just recently. My question is why this doctor won t give me the right meds for anxiety. All he does is treats me for depression which is not really the big problem right now. Yes while in constant severe pain in my back and neck and joints for so long I feel sometimes depressed, which comes with RA. When I got depressed sometimes because of severe pain I still coul do things like going to work, raising 2 sons and everyday living. Now with the anxiety I cannot function at all and cannot concentrate on anything. I am 71 years old. My husband of 51 years is very ill for the last 5 years kidney cancer. COPD, on oxygen 24/7 for 4 years, heart failure, insulin dependent . His prognosis is not good, I used to be able to take care of him (he has been in the hospital 11 times in the last 4 years. But since I have this terrible anxiety attacks he is taking care of me instead, which is too much for him and we live alone. There is nobody that can help us.. Sorry to give me my life story . Can you please give me some advise if it s time to get a second opinium about my problem, since my doctor does not want to help me with my anxiety, he seems to ignore it. I am in desperate need for help to overcome the fear everyday. Hope to hear from you soon and please excuse my handwriting mistakes. My English is not that good as it used to be. Please help me and God bless. Hilda" -156750,How to cure bilateral bruises on the calves ?,"Hello, It is due to neuropathic causes. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. You will improve with drugs like gabapentin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hello. My name is Desiree Jordan. I live in California United States. My son, Travis Jordan, was in your hospital a couple weeks ago. He went to Koh Tao to take a dive class. He felt like he was being stabbed all over with needles and his feet felt like he was walking on broken glass. I am not trying to get confidential information. But he told me his liver and kideys are shutting down. I am very concerned about his life. Should I go and get him. He is not eating and has lost 25 lbs. I am worried that he is not eating or drinking enough and will do damage to himself. He had this happen several years ago and it was from lack of salt. He has completely cut meat and salt out of his diet. I am worried his body might be eating his muscle tissue. He was throwing up yesterday and not diving. He said diving will force urine into kidneys and can damage your kidneys. Thank you for any information you can give me." -206357,What causes red spots over a baby's entire body?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Most often, loose stools in children are due to certain viral infections. Treatment will not reduce the duration it lasts. ORS helps to prevent dehydration.If the replenishment of salts and water is equal to or more than the amount lost through stool, you need not bother. The prescribed treatment is proper. The stools should be OK in a few days.I would prefer giving Zinconia. It contains zinc which helps in the healing of the walls of the intestine that gets damaged in such cases.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Diptanshu Das ","Hi Doctor, My Baby is 3 Month Old and he is going under severe loose motion (6-7) times .Doctor has adviced for ORS and to use Zinconia Syrup.We are using ORS for the last 4 days but nothing is in progress and we r not giving Zinconia Syrup as it's having side effects.Kindly suggests....Thanks in Advance" -156883,Is pain around a DVT surgery spot on the calf a symptom of blood clots?,"Hi, The tingling sensation that you are having can be related to low levels of vitamin B12 or due to the bulging disc compressing the nerve roots. Methylcobalamin supplements can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon ",My son in law is in a lot of pain spending a lot of time sleeping but that maybe the tablets for the pain. It has been going on for 3 weeks he has now got tingling in arms legs and jaw. He has been to 2 hospitals had 2 mris and numerous blood tests also 2 gps All the have discovered is a bulging disc Help -132700,Suggest treatment for throat irritation and sneezing due to asthma,"hello, thanks for your query, eosinophic esophagitis symptoms wise. similar to esophagitis where one can see difficulty in swallowing, heart burn, belching and stricture formation. it will not lead to candidiasis, the medication ( steroids) can cause when used in prolonged interval causes d candidiasis . u can start Montek+ lc( montelukast+ citrizine ) one tab at bed time. esophagoscopy screening procedure to rule out any stricture. all the best. take care. ","I have been diagnosed with Eosinpohillic Esophagits within the last 2 weeks, I started on flovent and I was told to swallow it. I am now having left side pain. I have only been on the medication less than a week. Could this be related to the medication, since I know it can cause Candidia?" -120447,Suggest remedy for bloating with abdominal discomfort,"Yes, Bactrim can cause gastrointestinal disturbance, and not a good antibiotic to be taken id pregnancy is suspected . Get urinary pregnancy test done to be sure about ,. Urine culture and sensitivity tests and pregnancy status can certainly help your Gynecologist to give you the best choice of antibiotic. Also take plenty of oral fluids ","I'm seventeen, 5'7, and I have a healthy medical history. Recently, I developed UTI and I'm taking Bactrim for it. I'm also scared that I may be pregnant. I have been having like sporadic, few second abdominal pains, but that's pretty much it. Could that be from the Bactrim or something else?" -222679,How can gestational diabetes during pregnancy be treated?,hi don't be panic.please have a patience! he is in coma.it will take time to recover.in diabetic patient coma and seizure is critical stage.if he is in ICU it will take 10-15 days to recover.please have a heart.please do not let him alone.a always make him happy every moment to him.god blessing will be with you. ,"my friend is icu since last thursday.hes diabetic,2 heart stents,still hes ppretty strong. he takes 20 pills once a day then 10 more later in say.insulin shots twice a day, hes 59 yrs..well he took his shot earlier and then didnt eat cept apple pie at his friends.after couple hrs. he left drove home and parked ..luckily neighbor saw him called 911.trickle blood nose,peed and pooped himself but he was alone 5 hrs. i truck..breathing tube alltests seemed normal,waiting for toxins tests.hes been in druged induced coma,moving arms legs now open eyes .not lucid tho. having seizures now.tubes on head.seizures from head trauma from diabetic ?sorry im very distraught. hopefully you can understand just want your opinion about any of this,thanks dani beasley" -64056,What causes puss bump on thighs?,"Hello,I had gone through your query and understand your concern.Short answer: Looks like candidiasis, Candid will help.Detailed answer: Thanks for asking on HCM.Itchy rash under breast and arm pit is may be due to Candidiasis which is a fungal infection. These areas are prone to fungal infection because of constant wetness due to sweat. Candid cream contains broad spectrum anti fungal drugs and will help you to get rid of your infection. Yes, you can go for over the counter Candid.Hope this helps.If you have any other queries, feel free to ask.Regards,Dr. Prathap Kumar ","Hi doctor ....have a very itchy rash under arms under breast, lower back , doctor has given me clarithromycin and prednisolone for five days . Don't seam to be working . He did say I think if this is not working will try .candida. As it so itchy he didn't give me any soothing cream . Can I buy over the counter candida . I'm a woman I do a lot of sport , and get very hot . Thank you" -147034,What is the possibility of having G6PD?,"Hello,treating hyponatremia (low sodium levels) depends on its cause. Drugs is the most common cause of this condition. Diuretics, antiepileptic and psychotropic drugs, etc. Certain medical conditions may also predispose to low sodium levels. Hypothyroidism, hypoaldosteronism, serious infections, tumors etcThey is not a single treatment that fits all the cases. So if for example she's taking hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) then perhaps she should discuss with her doctor, if she could substitute HCT with another drug or lower its dosage. If she's got uncontrolled hypothyroidism then she should take the right dose of thyroxine. The list could go on and on...So she needs a thorough investigation for the cause of hyponatremia first!I hope I've helped you understand her condition better.If you need more information, please let me know and I'll be glad to answer.Kind Regards! ","Hi, My wife has been diagnosed with low sodium. She was hospitalized in 2006 for this problem also. What can we do to raise the level? Not sure of the level. Joanne is 80. 5foot 5-fought MAC 2006-9--also has a fractured bone in her polio foot and a urinary tract infection Tom O'Donnell" -26549,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -210444,What causes soreness in throat and rash on the feet of a 8 year old?,"Hi...what you quote seems to be a viral illness. Carotid artery pulsations are quite common due to hyper-dynamic state in high fever. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","5 year old has fever x 2 days running around 100-101F. decreases slightly after administration of tylenol, but returns. lethargic. had brief periods of cool hands and feet. states she s cold and visibly shivering. can see carotid artery pulsating and moving down to throat area during rest. child hasn t been up and about to notice difference in carotid pulsating upon standing. no complaints from child other than feeling cold. have been giving child water to remain hydrated. viral or bacterial infection? wait it out until going to see peds?" -53083,Suggest risk with high blood pressure,"Yes , You are 20 years old and fit . There is no problem with your heart . It's perfectly normal to have increased heart beats and feeling of palpitation just before the roller coaster ride due to perceived anxiety. However once you overcome some initial instances of fast rides your anxiety would decrease and the racing of heart beats before the rides with settle down . So heart wise , at your age there is no problem, whether you like roller coster rides on not is a personal choice. Regards Dr. Priyank Mody ","I am going on rollercoatsers tomorrow but I am concerned, I sometimes think I have a weak heart, I would say I m unfit but I don t look it. I m 20, 12 and a half stones and I m 6 1. Is it safe to go on fast rides even though my heart beats fast quite easilly or not?" -120199,What does vibration in lower left abdomen mean?,"Hi.Pain on flexing the abdominal muscles after a trauma to the abdomen is suggestive of a trauma to the muscles of the abdominal musculature. This can be easily confirmed by local pressure and few investigations like ultrasonography of the abdomen proper to rule out an internal injury and of the abdominal wall to see the nature of the trauma to the musculature. IF this is so, a bed rest and anti-inflammatory medicines can give a complete relief. ","Hi, I was skateboarding earlier today, and I fell pretty hard straight on my stomach. When I try to sit up, it feels as if I ve done a bunch of sit-ups. There s no bruising that I can see, and it doesn t hurt unless I try to flex my abdominal muscles." -63623,Suggest remedy for small patch of red pimple like fungus on face,"Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Infection of mole is quite unusual. However, since you have scratched it, it could have become infected. You can take the following measures.1. Wash the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. 2. Apply Soframycin skin cream on the wound following washing.3. Take. Tablet. Ibuprofen + Paracetamol combination after food twice daily for 5 days. Keep the wound dry and clean. The wound should heal in about 3 to 5 days. Wish you all the best. ","Hi, I have a very small raised red mole on my neck that I ve had for years. I scratched the mole two days ago and now it has become swollen and white on the end. I guess that would be normal since I have scratched it, I wonder if I should seek medical advice or give it some time to heal first?" -39178,"I want a cure for acne oily skin and remove the effects of stains, please help","HI.......I I M ALSO SUFFERING FROM THIS PROBLEM FROM 1 YEAR BUT NOW FROM 2 MONTHS I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF DIFFERNCE ON MY FACE I USED TO HAVE ALL MY FACE WITH PIMPLES BUT NOW I CAN HARDLY SEE A PIMPLE ON MY FACE........U SHOULD ANY SKN PURIFIER DAILY BEFORE GOING TO BED N EAT 1 MINOZ TAB 50 DAILY N WASH UR FACE WITH HIMALAYA FACE WASH TWICE DAILY.FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IF IT WONT WORK I DNT THINK THN ANY THING CAN WORK THN,,,,,,,,,N ALSO U CAN USE HONEY WITH MILK ONCE IN A WEEK FOR 15 MINS,,,,,,DU REPLY ME THN...INSHALLAH IT WILL WORKOUT....THANK U. ","I want a cure for acne oily skin and remove the effects of stains and holes from the face I m female, I am 25 Snpeani of oily skin and pimples on the face of the top filled with white liquid Log in, and I have some brown spots and the effects of drilling. Previously, my skin is very normal for 4 weeks, suddenly became my skin greasy. Can you help me necessary medicines." -164014,Suggest treatment for pain and swelling in knee caused by a pimple,HelloThe knots are likely hematomas--pools of blood under the skin.Those will be absorbed in time and are not worrisome but it would be a good idea to have a doctor check you out ,"i was go-karting, the brakes stopped working & i flew into a wall causing the middle metal bar to slam into my leg. I got a terrible bruise that went from the side to the back of my leg just above the knee. Now it is heeling, the bruise color has gone away but I am left with hard knots. Is this something i should worry about?" -158759,Can cyst near colon be symptom of back pain?,"Hello,Tingling and numbness in both hands most likely cause is cervical disc compression. All the sensory nerves to the upper limb came from spinal cord in neck (cervical) region.So, compression of those nerves leads to sensory disturbance in upper limbs. Less likely cause may be peripheral neuropathy. Diagnosis can be confirmed by doing MRI of the cervical spine.It gives detailed information about nerve roots and spinal cord. It can be done from radiology centre nearby you.Meanwhile, start tab Pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime and tab vitamin B12 1.5 mg one at morning. You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area with report.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Jayesh Vaza ","Hi: If I fall asleep with my hands in a clenched position tingling and numbness set in and it wakes me. But if I keep my palms open and flat I m fine. This just recently started. Also at nighttime, my feet get itchy but I have no rash or skin problems - could these two symptoms be related and do you know what they re from?" -4470,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -137332,"Suffering from skin allergy, what is the problem with my skin ?","hello, take proper treatment by a n ayurvedic physician. till then you can apply neem oil. inernally neem guard, arogyavardini tab thrice daily ",my father gets the skin allergy . it appears as rashes and within minustes they start looking like boils. in few days they dry out but then leave black marks. we have consulted many doctors but still are unable to find the reason or cure .... -14714,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -140846,How to cure spinal back bone pain?,"Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you suffering from injury left back and knee.You can get your x Ray done to rule out fracture however it does not look like so. Its treatment is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. ",Hi I have had a fall resulting in pain in my knee and lower left back. My MRI shows nothing but the pain is still unbearable and preventing sleep and giving pain if sat in a position or standing in a position for more than 20 mins. I also experience pain in my left side and have agonising headaches what could this be -177613,Suggest treatment for restless legs syndrome,Try conservative measures like physiotherapy and wearing soft cervical collar. Tab gabapin NT will help you for both headache and neck and arm pain. Take analgesics SOS. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me. ,"i am female ,married ,3 children , 42 years ..diagnosed to have cervical disk between c5-6 and c6-7 sience 2008 now i feel pain intermittent with hand efforts reached my left elbow and recurrent headache attaches.. ifeel heavy headache distrebuted to the occiput" -190536,Suffering from testicular cancer with metastasis to lungs and brain. Paralyzed due to brain bleeding. Had brain radiation. Will the pain get worse?,"Hi, I think it's a tumor which has spread to the belly skin. After getting ulcerated, they tend to throw foul smelling pus fluid. If that's only reason, she is going to emergency room, and no other new problem like breathing difficulty or severe pain, then I would suggest to see your doctor coming morning. Take care. ","My sister had been receiving chemo . In the past, radiation . She had mouth cancer in which was treated with radiation. It came back in her lungs. she had her second round of chemo. Then doc stopped this treatment because he sasid it wasnt helping,,,?? This past week she had been complaining of a boil/ cyst near her belly button. Now she says it seems to have spreaded, smelly, black pus like fluids coming from it. She is going to go to urgent care later today. We live in Flint, Mich and it s now after 1a.m. Her name is Deborah Stallings Hemphill. My name is Karen Stallings Felder. Should she seek medical treatment now,, or wait until later today, or even wait until she can talk with her/our family physician on Monday. He is Dr Tommy Stevens 0000. My sis number is 810 0000. my number is 0000. I can be reached on facebook as Karen S tallings Felder and her,,same as above. What are we dealing with. I am her power of attorney." -64094,Can steroid cream be used in infected tattoo?,"Brief:This doesn't seem to be an infection.Detailed:Hello,Thanks for Writing to Health Care Magic and putting trust in us regarding your Health related query.I am Dr. Saleha and I have read your message in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in this.I am sorry for the incident and the pain you are in .Here I want to express my opinion that to me it DOES NOT seem to be an infection because there are no particular sign of infection you mentioned.An infection is usually characterized by:+Warm area.+Swelling.+Puss.+Redness.+Severe pain and Extreme tenderness.You should take care of the nail It is just normal course of events which is happening.It may change colours get blue,brown or any other colour, just make sure that you don't keep it wet and you take good care of hygiene. Keep checking it for any pus.You can use tablet Brufen thrice a day for pain.If you see any Pus in the wound immediately contact the doctor.Stay blessed.I hope this answers your question.If you have more questions, I am happy to answer.Wish you lasting health.Regards.Dr.Saleha Saeed ",my thumb finger nail is broken in the middle blood is not stopped for more than one day and i see the doctor nearby and they put tt injection and give the pain tablet now my nail is look green shish and blood is clotted pls suggested me wht should I do? -238342,Suggest treatment for mental disorder,"FIND OUT THE TRIGERRING POINT OF ANGER.i.e. PERTICULAR PLACE,PERSON,TIME,OBJECTDISPLACE ANGER TO OTHER OBJECT BY PUNCHING OVER PILLOW.DRINK WATER IMMEDIATEL IF POSSIBLE TAKE MEAL IMMEDIATELY.ACCEPT THAT YOU ARE ANGRY.OBSERVE THE PHYSICAL CHANGES IN YOUR BODY,WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY , SO THAT YOU CAN UNDERSTAND. ","well, basically, today, I feel like murder. in between this really intense anger and being upset about my life, I really don't know what to do! The problem is that the feeling hasn't gone away in almost a year and its killing my motivation to do anything." -149914,"Having chest pain, no fever. Got WBC count report. What could be wrong?","hi,thank you for your query.pain and warm feeling at the dialysis site can be due to-thrombhophlebitis,venous stenosis, thrombosis, infection, pseudo-aneurysm.i would definitely advise you to consult your doctor but you can wait until morning.till that time you can apply heparin ointment over the affected area.thank you,wishing you good health ",I m a dialysis patient and developed an aneurysm that was surgically removed 5 days ago. I was released from the hospital the day before yesterday and have noticed my arm being hotter in one area of my arm than anywhere else but the area that is hot is not red and has no pain. Should I call 911 and get seen right away or would it be safe to wait until morning to contact my regular doctor? -90955,"Abdominal pain, severe condition. Ultrasound shows echogenic sludge in gall bladder. Treatment?","Hi, Thanks for posting your query. As there is no dietary restriction in jaundice. Most of the times, jaundice is due to acute viral hepatitis and it will take 2 months for recovery. Whatever symptoms occurs in the firt week is painful and at times require hospitalization. During this 1st week, there is some restriction in diet as oily food give bad smell and may increase vomiting. As our body require carbohydrates, fat and sugar....liver also need all these ingredients. You lost your weight because of restricted diet. You should consult with your treating doctor and should start normal diet with normal routine activities. If you continue restricted diet, then you may continue loosing weight and sometimes very difficult to regain. take care, Dr. mayank Bhargava ","I have recovered from Jaundice recently which has completely changed my diet , routine and lifestyle. During it I lost8-10 kgs of my weight (or should I say fat? :) For the last 2 months I had been surviving on veggies, fruit and some milk only & I have started lovin it. Some essential info ab0ut me ; 46 yrs. 72 kgs,5 feet 8 inches height. Bilurubbin % as on 5th September is 3.66%( AS ON 22/7/12 It was 21%)., SGPT 58 & SGOT 61.(As on 20th July it was about 6000.) So need your help and guidance here. as these things often make me confused. making breakfast, lunch, dinner lists, counting cals n all. So can anyone here suggest a suitable diet for me that would help me. As cuz of jaundice I m not allowed to eat oil & non veg for the next 3-4 months All I would want is to have a lean and healthy body (in and out). And m ready to work towards it. but just need some directions. as to the correct diet to complete protien requirement and right kind of exercise. any help to clarify things will help a lot. Alex V arghese" -250426,What causes red sore on areola during pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,You have to seriously think about the need and indication of Suboxone. Please try to understand the indications and risks for Suboxone. Suboxone contains a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioid medication, including pain relief or feelings of well-being that can lead to opioid abuse.Suboxone is used to treat narcotic (opiate) addiction. It is not for use as a pain medication.It is not known whether Suboxone will harm an unborn baby. If you use buprenorphine and naloxone while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks.Buprenorphine and naloxone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.Suboxone falls in FDA pregnancy category C meaning thereby that Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus however there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.However, nowhere in the literature, Suboxone is mentioned to lead to the Down's Syndrome to the baby in the womb. Still, my advice to you is refrain from the use of Suboxone, not only during pregnancy (even otherwise also unless you are using it for de-addiction from opioid misuse). Please report to your Gynaecologist and Physician to find some alternative non addictive medicine for your condition other than de-addiction. For the Down's Syndrome (21 Trisomy) of your baby in the womb, please report to your Obstetrician. You may require amniocentesis for the study of the foetal cells to confirm the diagnosis. Just do not go on what a technician has expressed to you. Anyway, you are now 6 weeks pregnant, so you have crossed the limits of legal abortion (if you are in India) and you will have to plan for upbringing this baby with the help of some experts. I hope this helps you. ",So I have a question I just had a baby in Feb 2015 took suboxone the hole pregnancy and he is healthy as can be. now I m 6 months pregnant and am now on subtext and my ultrasound technition is saying there is signs of soft spots witch could mean dowsindrome is that caused by taking suboxone or subtext -171365,What causes left sided headache with tingling on back?,"Hello, Prolonged use of drugs (including cocaine), may cause neuropathy and degenerative changes in articulations. It is a good thing that you are clear now and following a healthy lifestyle should stop these changes from progressing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ","hi i have 17 years clean from 3 years use of cocaine/crack. i have suffered degenerative disc disease at a rapid rate for my age. i ve never told my pcp s that i am a recovered addict. is cocaine use the reason for my internal decay of discs, joints & nerves?" -100320,What could be small lump right under my jaw line?,"Hello! Welcome to HCM.You havent mentioned your sex, presence or absence of fever..This can be an enlarged lymph node or abscess or sebaceous cyst...Local examination tells us the exact diagnosis, as per its consistency, presence or absence of punctum, mobility etc.If required, FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology is advised.Treatment is done accordingly, usually excision biopsy if there is no suspicion of malignancy otherwise search for primary.Hope this information is useful to you.Wish you a good health.Thanks. Regards. ",painful lump about a centimeter in diameterin my underarm for the past 3 days. it began as a little dot that hurt a bit to touch and has grown into its current form. feels a bit hard to touch. is it an abscess? WHat is usually the treatment for this. -218659,What could cause swollen veins in my gums and lips?,"hi, thank for your query,the features what you are giving looks like minor damage to the nerve during administration of the local anesthesia...nothing to worry the numbness will return back to normal gradually..you can take capsule neurobion or multivitamin capsules for 15days to 1 month...if it doesnt return back you have to consult a neurophysician..thanking you..wish you speedy recovery... ","I had a root canal on my upper right first molar by endodontist 1 month ago. I was on two rounds of antibiotics to kill off the Infection. I am having no pain in the tooth or gum itself, just a numb tingling feeling in my upper right cheek bone. Is this nerve damage or residual from the procedure?" -22888,How can I treat the small red dots on the side of my knee?,Hello. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hello doctor, I have a cluster of small red dots on side of the knee. It looks like a hickey. It is smooth, painless, and itch-free. It has been on the knee for about two months. I have attached images for your reference. What medicines should I take?" -62869,What causes a discharge of mucus in the stools?,"Drink a lot of fluids and salts meanwhile, look like you are in exhaustive state. Guessing the delay in taking the antibiotic medications for the E coli might have given the bacteria to proceed to the next stage. Yes, if getting worse or no improvement - you will need to quickly revert to the ER. ",I went to emergency about two weeks ago and was told I had e-coli it took me a while to get the medicine but ive been taking it for two days now and don t feel any better. I am sleeping a lot and am lightheaded often. I also feel queasy a lot of the time. should I go to emergency? -180825,"Suffering with vertigo like symptoms, developed dehydration. What is happening ?","Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear that your sister has Guillain Barre syndrome(GBS). i wish her the very best of outcome with this.GBS treatment is mainly medical(plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulins) and supportive. This is followed by intensive physiotherapy sessions for rehabilitation. I do not know of any surgical treatment as of date for this condition. Please, check with the physicians on why they want to take her for surgery. May be for another reason. And if it is for another reason and not an emergency, then i will differ with the decision at this time. Please, get the fcts right.I hope you find this helpful. Please, feel free to ask us more question if they do come up.Thank you so much for using our services and hope you do when the need next arises.I wish her a rapid recovery and good health.Dr. Ditah, MD. ",I just came from the hospital to see my sister and she is in ICU and her sickness is Guillain -Barr'e SyndromeI have talk to her Doctor about how long is this syndrome going to last he could not give me and good answermy sister is 52 years old and she have a breathing trait in her mouth. and Monday she have to go to surgerywill she make through her surgery. -207526,What causes difficulty breathing and swallowing?,HI...I feel everything is fitting into a viral illness with this picture of multisystemic involvement. Bleeding nose could be due to the force of sneezing or rupture of small blood vessels under mucous membrane of the nose. Other possibility is that of a atypical infection due to Chlamydia or Mycoplasma. I suggest you approach your pediatrician with this tips and get him evaluated.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My baby just turn one, and he recently got sick 2 days ago. He was coughing for the first day and today he woke up and had a swollen eye, & all of a sudden he had a nose bleed, his breathing has been hard and he is wheezing. Please let me know what s going on ,?" -78889,What does mild lobular ion and renal lesions seen on both sides of abdomen suggest?,"Hi,This finding on sonology suggests enlargement of urine collecting system of right kidney.The commonest cause of which is obstruction. ","both kidneys exhibit normal size and corticomedullary echopattern.the right measures 10.2x4.2 cm with cortical thickness of 1.8 cm. The left t measures 11.0x5.2cm with cortical thickness of 2.4 cm. The right pelvocalyceal system is dilated. No masses or calculi notd bilaterally. impression pelvocaliectasia, right normal sonogram of the left kidney and urinary bladder." -177836,What causes unconsciousness?,"A number of different problems could contribute to the clinical picture that you're describing. First, chronic obstructive lung disease which is often found in people with a smoking history or work history in factories and foundries. The condition of the bluish color to the fingers and the nailbeds is referred to as acrocyanosis.Other conditions that can lead to the symptoms you're describing include peripheral vascular problems in terms of blood flow either not sufficiently reaching the fingers are fingertips or if they do there is a severe restriction of blood flow due to contraction of the small vessels feeding the fingers and fingertips..You may also have problems endocrinologic Lee such as low thyroid hormone or low cortisol levels in your bloodstream that can affect blood flow and response of the arterial system to changes.The fact that you have fainted on one occasion raises the possibility that you may have some type of hormonal or vascular imbalance. This should be checked out by a physician at your earliest convenience.also, your question as to whether or not this is a free service is in the affirmative in terms of the forum in which you are posing the question.There are other segments of this particular network and website where you can receive more detailed answers to questions as well as having the ability to upload documents, test results, and scanned images for physicians to review, however, there is a small fee for that type of service. More information can be obtained on the homepage is of this website or by contacting their customer service representatives. ","Hi I would like to know what is wrong my fingers and hands turn pale and blue at times, I have faineted once and still feel light headed I have cold hands and feet and I get the shivers on the hottest days. Is this a free service because if it is not don t worry about it." -68056,How to treat yeast infection?,"HelloYour son is 8 months old and having severe cough . This is most probably due to asthmatic allergic bronchitis . The sound which you heard was actually due to bronchoconstriction and typically whistling ( wheezing ) sound develop .Since this is very common and the main cause is due to certain predisposing factors , these are , DUST , MITE , POLLEN, PESTS ( COCKROACHES ) , FUMES , SMOKING ( PASSIVE ) , SUDDEN INCREASE AND DECREASE of temperature , Fibers and of course hereditary .Once you child will attain the age of 15- 16 years he will not get such allergy .So need not to worry .When such patient visit my clinic I prescribe montelukast+ bambuterol syrup ( 0.2 mg / kg body weight of both drugs ) .Steam inhalation , hot coffee also help.Whenever , you notice any fever give him antibiotics , otherwise only this drug will be most suitable for your son.But this is a prescription drug , so consult your doctor and get his opinion.You can also use cough syrup . ","What it is my son hes bout 8 months nealii 9 he has had a bad cough since he was born i have been in and out the doctors since he was born aswell, hes had 3 chest infections and was taking to hospital twice with a water infection but e he has come back from his dads today and i think hes lossing his voice when i was in the kitchen with the door shut because i was sorting his bottles out i could hear his breathing from in there so i was woundering what i should do?" -82770,How to diagnose Nephrocalcinosis ?,Hi; welcome to HealthcareMagic Diabetes is a disease which itself causes nephropathy (a degenerative condition ) of kidneys leading to failure of kidneys but in your aunt case it could be acute renal shut down caused due to major surgery ;it is a common complication & cannot be avoided.Haemodialysis & other treatment going on is fine her blood Urea is 108 but the S.Creatinine is the main deciding factor you have not written the level of it.Presently it will be a wait & watch situation for you as well as the doctors .Once she stabilizes then may be she can recover but prediction of recovery before hand is not possible we have to take every day as it comes till she shows signs of recovery.Please let the treatment continue & hope for the best. Wish her a speedy recovery. Thanks ,my aunt is having type 2 diabetes .above knee amputation was done last Saturday.now her urine out put is very low.she is on hemodialyz e once per 2days.can she recover from renal failure? please help us.yesterday her blood urea level was 108 -213985,How long will jaw pain due to Novocaine injection take to heal?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The blister behind your wisdom tooth can be a pericoronal abscess or it can be a mucocele.The pericoronal abscess occurs secondary to the gum infection around the wisdom tooth and deposits around the wisdom tooth.The mucocele can occur secondary to any trauma like biting over the gums from opposing tooth or tooth brush trauma. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated.If I am your treating doctor, If i diagnose it as pericoronal abscess i would have prescribed a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Then i would have suggested to go for aperculectomy or extraction of wisdom tooth.If it is a mucocele i would have suggested you to get it treated by surgical excision. I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","I have a blister like structure behind my wisdom tooth, on my gums. It is painful, and is sensitive to touch. The pain and sensitivity extends beyond the structure, and includes sensitivity in the jaw region and also in the throat, near the structure. What is it and what should I do?" -177824,Suggest medication for sarcodosis,"it's fine especially if she enjoys it. the main risk factors for provoking seizures are alcohol use, sleep deprivation, and medications. if caffeine is keeping her up at night then it should be limited but otherwise it is fine ",Hi my name is Maribell and I work with consumers with special needs. I have a consumer that I am very concerned about. She drinks mt dew all the time. My understanding is that there is a correlation between too much caffeine and seizures. She recently saw a Neurologist and she was informed that she has brain tissue damage. How dangerous it is for her to drink MT. Dew? -101312,What do lumps at back of throat indicate?,"Hi. If this is of a short duration , it is an abscess , get this operated by a surgeon with an antibiotic cover and you will be alright. But if this i long standing and recurrent - this is a fistula-in-ano... Needs an investigation to see if it is high or low- this decides the treatment module. Consult a Proctologist or gastro surgeon for a proper diagnosis and correct treatment. Please keep us posted the results of fistulogram/ ","Hello Drs. I have a lump between my scrotum and anus which i think is filled with fluid. Sometimes that fluid passes slightly through the nearby opening of the anus. There is no pain much normally, by if I touch / press I feel slight pain. And the fluid has some blood traces in it. And i feel the lump is brushes when i walk more and this irritates that I feel discomfort.Please help me in this situation." -167918,What could cause restricted mouth opening?,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.... As per your complain it seems that if there was a bug bite leading to allergic reaction and formation of bumps ,there has been bacterial infection in that area and due to infection there is pus formation in the bumps..You should not squeeze the bumps as it can lead to increase in infection and inflammation..You should apply Triple Antibiotic Ointment over the bumps twice a day after cleaning with betadine solution..Take Allegra 60 mg twice a day for 3 days..For faster relief broad spectrum antibiotic like Amoxicillin 500 mg thrice a day can be taken for 3 days..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. ","I have just woken up and there are 3 little white spots on my lip and the area is swollen, the whole lip isn't swollen but it looks as though there is a bite, but I'm sure I would realise if something was sitting on my lip and biting it. do you have any dear what it is? I just squeezed the white spots and a little bit of pus came out but yeah still swollen" -179446,What are the possible treatments for gristle on the neck ?,"HI Thank for asking to HCMThe symptoms stated here and the lesion or lump are not at all related with each other the seizure could be hysteric attack and having functional elements instead of going to have advise from surgeon he should be taken to psychiatrist, there he will get alright, take care of him and have good luck. ","Hello. My fiance has a very small lump in his pinna, that *he* feels reaches far back into this head. It causes quite a bit of pain and pressure. Since it has appeared, he has pain, pressure (on the superficial surface of the ear, as well as deep inside the ear), headaches, dizziness, pain in his jaw and -- worst of all -- seizures. A quick look in his ear + CT scan + MRI (no contrast) and EEG all showed nothing. An ENT and neurologist could not figure it out. A dermatologist injected medication into the lump (blindly guessing that would work). At first, it made things worse, but then the lump went down and the pain, pressure and seizures stopped for about 6 weeks. Then the lump grew again and the symptoms, including seizures, all came back. The neurologist suggested yet another ENT visit, but my fiance has become despondent and resigned to certain death, not believing anyone can find, identify and/or cure what's in his head. I see him holding his head in his sleep and pulling on his ear and I witness the seizures. The neurologist he saw believes they are seizures but has no idea why or what the ear connection could be. Or why nothing showed up on the MRI or CT scan. Have you ever heard of anything like this? What could it be and what tests might be able to see what's going on where MRI and CT scan have failed??" -228023,How to confirm the condition of bell clapper deformity of penis?,HelloThanks for query .Presence of fine cuts with white deposits on foreskin with painful retraction of foreskin over glans penis strongly suggest infection of foreskin (Posthatitis).You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.If problem persists even after taking antibiotics for 2 weeks You will need to consult qualified General surgeon for clinical assessment and may need to get circumcised .Dr.Patil. ,"i have a white salt like thing on the tip of my pennis and inside the fore skin...frequentlt there are cracks on my skin tip have applied anitbiotic lotion Suthol after bath but it doesnt help me the wound stays for longer time ...there is a layer that is attached to the tip of pennis and to the fore skin , when stretched back it pains alot ...its is not that free as it was before ...please suggest me some lubricants that i can use and some anitbiotic ointment for the small cuts on the foreskin" -184399,Suggest ways to boost my body before I begin chemotherapy,"hi.you don't just ""pass"" a tumor. a lesion or a part of it might be removed incidentally or accidentally, but it doesn't necessarily mean that you've removed the cancer already if it is indeed a cancer tumor. you could only identify the nature (if it's cancer or not) of that lesion thru a tissue diagnosis/ biopsy. if it's indeed cancer, an adequate medical and surgical assessment prior to management and removal will be done accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","A friend recently told me his dying wife passed a 5 lb bloody tumor from her vaginal area a few days before she died....is this possible? He cut a piece from it and sent it to her doctor...but he just said it was ""cancer"" and didn't send it to a lab. What could this really be and how do you pass a tumor?" -26523,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -35888,"Missed period. Was on fertility treatment, taken duphaston. Negative HPT. Am I pregnant?","Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. The ovum the size having 20 mm may fertilized and implanted . As just 2 days pate period , home pregnancy test is not specific. So wait another 5 days ( 7 days all in all after period date) and you will receive good news. Dr. HET ","was on fertility treatment this month. Ovulated well with one egg being 20mm and another 14mm. was on susten 400 twice a day and duphaston twice a day for 14 days. periods missed by 2 days. but today morning hpt was neg, but later i could see a very very faint line towards the t corner, not sure wat it is. Hope i am pregnant." -190460,"Suffering from stage 4 small cell cancer. Spread to lungs, liver, brain. Currently at nursing home. Shift to hospital?","Dear, Your dad is already on radiotherapy. it was worthwhile using combined radiotherapy and radiosesitising chemotherapy.The two together will give better control of tumor. you can discuss with your Radiation Oncologist. You can continue giving Essiac tea, there will be no harm but a help rendered by it is not documented. Dr. Ticku ","Hi, My dad was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiform 7 weeks ago. He had one tumor romoved from frontal lobe , but he has one that is inoperable due to location. He is now recieving radiation for the second tumor. I have started to give him ESSIAC tea. He is also on Decadron and Dilantin . Is is safe for brain cancer patients to take Essiac tea? We are willing to try anything that will extend his life." -18721,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -14756,What can be done for fever with sore throat and reddish brown urine?,"Hi. It could be a viral fever followed by acute glomerulonephritis if there is blood in urine, judging from the reddish brown urine you mentioned. Or it could be a urinary tract infection. In both cases, you must get a urine routine and microscopic examination plus a complete blood count test done initially. If you have other symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, etc, you must let me know. For now stay hydrated and get the tests done as soon as possible. If you continue to pass blood with urine, you need to go to the ER. ","Hello doctor, I am having high and low fever for the past few days and starting from yesterday, I have sore throat. I went to pee just now and saw the color is a bit reddish brown. And one week before fever, I had a few mosquito bites which are itchy on both the legs." -187292,How to treat collapsed lung and stage 4 lung cancer?,unfortunately we dont have any medication to dramatically reduce asciti fluid reaccumulation. Only thing that can be done is good nutrition to maintain protein levels and periodic ascitic fluid tapping ,"Hi My dad is 73 and diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, we got his ascites fluid removed thrice and after three weeks it again got accumalated. he is unwilling to go to a hospital to get it removed. what medication is advisable for removal of fluid Thanks" -185976,What is the treatment for stage 4 esophageal cancer spread to liver?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Rash on chest and other part is not due to iron deficiency. Iron deficiency never cause rashes. It may be due to radiotherapy or coagulation problems. You should go for platelet count and complete coagulation profile test. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","My sister has been on chemo for nearly 20 months... pill form for 18 months and IV every two weeks for the last two months. She recently finished radiation as she has an inoperable brain tumor that is cancer. She broke out into a rash that is non itchy, non raised, and almost looks like flat blood blisters. They cleared up some and came back this morning, only now much bigger on her chest and all around her stomach, back and shoulder. Could this be more than just an iron deficiency?" -9690,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -107273,What causes tightness in chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Follow below mentioned things for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 5. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. 6. Sit with proper back and chest support. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","i have on going chest problems, i am been told i have got chronic costochondritis, i fill really stiff in the morning with bad lower back pain i am 26 but i fill like 66 , my doctor will not refer me to a specialist i fill like not going back my doctors and just suffering" -212310,What causes a white bump at the surgical site after tooth extraction?,"Hi,As per your query about fish bone which got stuck into the gum and causing pain and swelling due to lodgement of particles of fish bone and proliferation of bacteria and might have a pocket formation there. I suggest you to visit a dentist for a oral examination and its effective treatment like gingival curettage and irrigation with a antiseptic solution for proper healing. For the time being you can take paracetamol tablet for having relief from pain.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Jyoti Pandey ",A fish bone got stuck in my gum a couple of days ago... I was able to remove it but I don t know if I removed all because my gum is swollen and the pain is unbearable. Please help. Is it normal for it to be swollen... How long will it take for the pain to ease. What should I do? -61895,What causes high WBC counts?,thanks for posting your query to HCM. It may be dermatophytic fungal infection and these fungus do not excrete in Breastmilk . So you can continue to breast feed your child .but fungus can be spread through inhalation or direct contact (dipend upon diffeent fungal species) you should take care to avoid contact of your child to infected part .thanks . ,Hi I am just wondering is it safe to breastfeed while have severe case of fungal toenails. All toes are affected. I m hoping to breastfeed for 6 weeks and then try laser therapy. Is it safe to breastfeed or is there anyway it could pass to the baby through my system -211842,What causes pain in the molar gums?,Hi..Thanks for the query..If you have a tooth infection and there is pain then probably infection has deepened to the level of nerves leading t nerve inflammation and pain..Yes you can take Keflex but in place of Aspirin Ibuprofen will be better.Keflex will help in reducing infection while Ibuprofen is a painkiller..Warm saline gargles will not cure the infection so getting the tooth treated is a must.So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and first get an x ray of the tooth done..If the nerves are also infected then better to get Root Canal Treatment of the tooth done..Hope this helps..Regards. ,"Crazy question..I am going to the dentist tomorrow for a toothache,I think I have an infection.Does aspirin help? How about Keflex 500 mg.Have some left over from when I was sick last year.I also have some Bactrim DS. Any of those help with the infection or pain? I heard gargle with saltwater helps too." -35189,Could rubbing penis outside vagina cause pregnancy?,"stress,lack of proper diet,no physical activity & some more can cause delay in periods.......Rubbing over vagina can't make any women pregnant.....delay in periods occurs in many females..... ",Hello doctorI have a query regarding pregnencysuppose rubbing the penis outside of her vagina can make her pregnant. .. also she is not having her period in due course of time..could you s help what might be the reason for delaying in her monthly periods -119194,What causes abdominal swelling after an abortion?,"Hello,welcome to the HCM,Tuberculin test can not cause T.B,but it can cause allergic reaction, (cough,shortness of breath and so on). As you have low IGg levels it can also cause recurrent viral and bacterial infection.My opinion would be discuss with your doctor if you may need IV immunoglobulins otherwise if it is allergic reaction , it will subside within few days.Regards,Dr.Maheshwari ","I did a TB test yesterday, since then, I have felt short of breath, fatigue, coughs, and extreme abdominal pain. There is no lump, but I have a weak immune system. My IGM count is under 35. My IGM deficiency is a very rare condition. I was wondering if the tuberculin test can cause TB if your immune system is very weak." -199560,"What causes sensitivity to certain food like chicken,bread and grapes?","Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Your kid's birth weight and current weight are absolutely superb. My congratulations for it.At this age you can start giving Cerelac stage one rice or Nestum rice stage 1 etc. All are same in calories and energy. Only thing is palatability which is subjective for each kid. Other home-made food options will be - 1. Daal and rice well cooked and made into a porridge along with ghee2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste.3. Any made cereal porridge preparation with additional ghee added.Remember certain principles like -1. Add one food material / cereal or fruit per week. This will be useful because if he develops vomiting or diarrhoea, we will know what to avoid.2. Add vegetables and fruits made into a paste surely to avoid constipation.3. Do not add too much sugar as it may cause diarrhoea.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","HI, MY BABY IS 7 MONTHS OLD AND I VE JUST STARTED HER ON FORMULA LAST MONTH. SHE DOESNT SEEM TO LIKE FORMULA (AS SHE WAS FULLY BREASTFED BEFORE THIS) HER WEIGHT WAS 7.4KG LAST WE CHECKED (AT 6 MONTHS OLD) NOW THAT I HAVE STARTED HER ON CERELAC, WHICH SHE LIKES IT A LOT, SHE SEEMS TO REFUSE MILK (BOTH BREAST MILK AND FORMULA) EVERYTIME SHE ONLY DRINKS 3 OZ ABOUT 3-4 TIMES A DAY AND WE FEED HER CERELAC ONCE. IS IT ALRIGHT AND IS THE NUTRITONAL VALUE OF CERELAC SUFFICIENT?" -153646,Suggest treatment for leg pain and visible tendons,"Hello, It could be an inflammatory pain.As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My 13 yr old son got the distal phalange of his RH pinky finger shut in a window. Had minor swelling and bruising, the end of his finger is not straight. After putting it into a finger splint over night it appears better. Will this heal itself? What would they do for him at a dr s office that we did not already do..besides an x-ray?" -168326,What causes swelling of lymph nodes?,"reactive arthritis is a benign condition accompaining a lot of viral and bacterial diseases. generally it solves by itself. fatigue too may be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, linked to mono. this one may persist all life long. however, blood tests (red and white blood cells counts, esr, rcp, iron levels) are helpful to better analyse these conditions ",My daughter had mono this past Dec. she is very tired all the time and her ankles are now swollen to the size of tennis balls. We are concerned this is a long term side effect and that it may be the first signs of a more serious problem. Please advise -58190,Is it alright to take Vertizac for a month to control BP?,"Hi,Your friend should monitor her blood pressure and pulse for a week.She should not take the medication only in case if the pulse is low 50bpm, or if it is from 50-60, but she has complaints of dizziness and lightheadedness.Wishing a good health to your friendRegards, ","Recently a friend had a heart attack and was hospitalized for a few days, and she had two weeks of therapy after that and was put on Metropol twice a day (half the dose). Does she have to take her B/P before each Rx, or her pulse rate....not to take if this falls below 60 beats?" -134948,"On IV antibiotics. Have asthma, weakness, splitting pain, hole in hip, have abcess. Related?",your history of asllergies suggest that your allergy has involved the skin because eczema is also allergicif you want to get rid of these go for allergy tests and immunotherapy to cure both systems respiratory and skinthis time you might have mixed scabies which also look lke allergies and it spreads from one person to other in familyyou can treat it locallyby applying crotorex hc ointment bd'emscab lotion at night whole body for 10 daysthese can also beapplied to other people of your family having thiscan take sos antiallergic for itchevery time you change clthes boil them in warm water and then use againyou have also to change bedsheets pillow covers etc evryday and use again by boiling in waterit takes 3 wk for scabies to go awaywith medication ,"I have been seeing a dermatologist for a few months now, and she's concluded that I have nummular eczema after 3 biopsies. I have coin shaped scars all over my arms--only my arms, I don't get them anywhere else. And now my ears are extremely itchy and swollen, and even a little lumpy all over the upper cartilage and it's extremely uncomfortable. I have a history of allergies but now I think it's strange my family members who don't have allergies are getting the same coins on their arms like I have." -165144,Suggest treatment for severe shoulder pain,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.As mentioned by you that MS runs in famlil and you gave neuropathic signs and symptom's, why don't you start physical therapy at the soon.Since meditation, breathing exercises and physical therapy will help boost the metabolism and cellular functioning. In the patients with family history of MS one needs to focus more on exercise to improve the metabolism. Also the drug absorption capacity of cells improve and help to recover in most symptoms.Prevention is better than cure. So doing exercises is like preventing or delaying the initiative of MS.I am currently working behind a patient with a family history of MS. almost all had MS in whole family. Apparently finding all different things to come across.also you should see have a challenging attitude to fight MS as it makes functional ability to optimum.You can discuss the same with the neurologist.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ",I have been diagnosed with lupus a year ago. Tonight I had extreme pain in my wrist. Veins bulging out. Vein pain spread into both hands down forearm. I also have it in my foot and both calves all the way to feet. Even in my face! I m seeing a neurologist in June to rule out MS which runs in family . I m worried about this pain. It won t go away. I ve had lots of neuropathy and I m on gabapentin already. -20596,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -210840,Suggest treatment for fever and coughing in kids,"The blood below her eyes may take a long time to go. Please take her at least once for an eye surgeon's consultation, so that other causes of a black eye can be ruled out. ",my 10yr old daughter had the whoopping cough about 3months ago she cough so much that it busted blood vessels in both eyes she had blood covering both eyes insideand both eyes were black kinda like racoon eyes she was treated with antibotics the whole family was but what i dont get is its been 3 months and she still has black eyes whats wrong with my little girl -208188,What are the side effects of Motrin?,Hi...a 10 month old kid with prolonged diarrhea and rash on her chest and sround her armpits....I would like to consider the possibility of zinc deficiency (especially with a background of diarrhea). Other possibility is incidental eczema (skin allergy).Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My daughter is 10months old, she has had diarrhea for 15 days. About 4-8 times a day. We have not changed her diet and she drinks soy. The diarrhea has subsided in the past 2 days but she now has a small rash on her chest and sround her armpits. Her mood has perked up but for 3 days she would just lay on ke or the floor. We have been to the doctor 3 times and have no anwers. I am worried there is more to it then just a stomach bug" -226878,"Semen analysis: volume-1.0>2.0ml,PH-8.5,spermatozoa:immoile- 20-50%","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Circumcision is minor operation procedure. In that operation foreskin of penis is removed and tight frenulum released. So it is relatively safe operation and bleeding, infections are some common complication. Impotency like adverse effects are very rare, don't worry about that. As you are having urinary problem because of phimosis operation is advisable.Consult urologist for examination and get operated by urologist for avoidance of any complication. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami ",Doctor adviced me (before 5 years) to undergo circumcise after some urinary problem to me. But I am affraid of doing that. Affraid because i heard that in case if nerve got damaged during operation then it may lead to Impotency or result in no erection at all. Kindly advice me for this problem. -75293,"71% motile sperm, 5% rapid linear progression, 55% slow progression, 40% non progression. Baby?","Hi, Thanks for your query. I have read your query & I understand your concerns. From what you describe it appears to be a report of oligoastenoteratospermia ( low sperm count with decreased motility & morphology). Minimum sperm count needed is 20 million per ml. Your counts are far less. I advice you see an infertility specialist to get prescription for antioxidant medication to improve your sperm count. With the present count only modality of conception is ICSI ( Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection). Please ask details from your infertility specialist about the ICSI procedure and other forms of ART. PCOS in your wife is not a problem to conceive. All the best. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any followup queries you have. Regards, Dr.Mahesh Koregol IVF & Infertility Specialist. ","Hi,My husband had a semen analysis done.The comments are as follows:marked oligoasthenoteratozoospermia.Morphological grading subfertile.My gyna is also treating me for PCOS .What does the test mean and what are our chances of having a baby?" -81607,"Being treated for uti. Taken Bactrim, macrobid and diflucan. Have nausea, dizziness. Drug reaction or infection?","Hi, most probably no treatment can be recommended, as he is of advanced age, the metastasis is in stage four, and the kidney left is also not functioning well. Radiation and chemotherapy he can't with stand. you have sort pain killers and antibiotics with less renal side effects should be sought for symptomatic treatment. Thank you. ","what type of treatment would be offered to my 83 yr father who has metastatic melanoma, the primary site was on the upper, outer outer arm, lymp node disection done only one node involved but about ping pong ball size, now its returned next to the incision site. its nodular melanoma and a clark level four ? he has had rcc and only one kidney which is not functioning well." -173688,What causes sudden brief dizzy spells?,"Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.The history is suggestive of Peripheral Neuropathy You need to visit a Neurologist and undergo Clinical Examination Examination of ReflexesExamination of Sensory System Nerve Conduction Studies After that we can treat and try to cure you at the earliestHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ","I have sciatica pain from a hip reconstruction I had in 2002. Now I'm experiencing weakness when lifting my arms. FAcial numbess, mostly on left side but feel a little on right. Legs are almost numb from knee down, it does travel up my left leg. Feet numb and tingling too. My head is almost kinda numb and I can't think straight. Dizzy on and off. I feel sick to my stomach. Please help.Thank you, Nancy" -67688,Suggest treatment for infected wound on ankles,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.Strict adherence to the treatment and diet is essential.As you undergone surgery most of the tuberculosis burden has gone. It's now essential to maintain good treatment adherence.Please take good diet which is rich in protein. Please start exercise early in the morning daily. It helps in reducing disease burden.Hygiene is important. It helps you cure from the disease and also prevent transmission to other.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ",Hi my sister has been diagnoised with Tuberculosis lymphadenitis.The doc just did a surgery and removed the lymph node and is gonna start with the treatment in a weeks time. Could u please tell me the precautions and diet to follow and anything else that can be done to get rid of this condition? -235219,How can OCD and borderline personality disorder be managed?,"Hi, Risperidone is a drug that is second generation antipsychotic drug. The drug is used in a number of conditions like psychosis, schizophrenia, mood disorder like bipolar disorder or depression. If you can elaborate what kind of symptoms your cousin has, it would be easier to advice you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My cousin is taking medicine risperidone 1 mg for past one year his father is givung medicines to him he not just informed his problem to his mother and elder brother i just came tO know what drug he is using i have pic of another drug name was not clear would yu tell me what could be the diagnosis ?he was not able to decide clearly about his career ,he was not talking or get mingled with anyone but he has memory no less in that he can remember and talk clearly" -40936,Suggest remedy for hair loss,"Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair loss which seems to be mainly due to systemic causes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash hairs after proper massage with olive oil. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test, skin patch test and can do physical examination . Doctor may prescribe you drug like finpecia at least for 2-3 months or antifungal treatment along with minoxidil spray. You should maintain complete hygiene. You should use Finasteride preparations. You should take supplements like Vitamin A ,Omega-3 and Vitamin E.Hope your concern has been resolved.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","hi i am ann 42 yrs old from phil have undergone total thyroidectomy last 2007 due to papillary ca and been taking eltoxin tab 200mcg a day since after the operation then continued follow up wth my doctor ..only thing i noticed now is my hair falls oftenly and i felt a shorthness of breathing even im not doing any hard job here,,i felt i couldnt breath normally than b4 ,,what was the cause of it and will it be gone after a long time ? thanks alot,,," -126487,I get severe pain on my lower abdomen. Is it due to appendicitis ?,"Infection leads to obstruction in the system.In human body after stomach there is long intestine which ends at the anal opening.In any part of this system if there is infection sever in nature can lead to blockage of the system resulting in pain and vomiting.Obstruction if complete it needs urgent medical treatment and hospitalization,I wonder if your understanding is correct, you might have been hospitalized and need investigation like X-ray and ultrasound to confirm and depending upon the severity further treatment can be planned. ",i have been so sick i throw up i have bloating like im pregnant but im not my pain is sometimes hot this comes and goes lateley it hasnt left i went to the hospital and they say its a obstruction in my lower bowel but my pain is usually high like right in the middle of my stomach like when they tape measure you at the top of your belly when your pregnant what is going on please give me some answers i go to a gi soon but want to do my own research -140327,Suggest treatment for back pain,HiThank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to back muscles strain or injury to intervertebral disc. A physical examination by an orthopedician and a X ray lumbosacral sine should be taken if necessary to exclude any injury. MRI will be needed in case of neurological deficits. I usually advise my patients with such condition with NSAIDs like aceclofenac muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside and advise rest from hard physical exertion for 3 to 4 days. Lumbar supporting belt also will be helpful. Physiotherapy will be needed in case of persisting pain and discomfort. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further queries. Thanks. ,i was involved in a car accident about 6 weeks ago and am suffering from a very bad back to the point of not being able to sit or stand for long periods of time is there any medication i could take as paracetamol and codeine are not easing the pain at all -4238,My TVS showed thickened endometrium. Is it of concern?,"Hello. I have gone through your history, report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and understand your concerns. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had symptoms of brown discharge and suggested transvaginal scan which shows thickened endometrium and impression of mildly bulky uterus and cervix. Please see the attached scan report. All blood tests are normal like TC, DC, ESR, Hb, T3, T4 and my TSH is 0. 92. Please suggest whether it is of any concern. I am undergoing medication for last 10 days Sysron-N thrice daily and since then I am not having any brown discharge. I had C-section delivery before 9 years and then had a D and C abortion four years back. I also have problems of irregular periods." -166349,What causes shallow indentation on left calf?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe knee pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anterior cruciate ligament injury meniscus injury as you also mention in query , inflammation in the bursae or inflammation of one or more tendons . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon and get certain tests done like CT scan , MRI and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or may recommend surgery if cortisone shorts doesn't work. For now take proper rest , do gentle massage and apply warm compresses . Doctor may also recommend certain exercises to strengthen the muscle like inner quards .Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",I have knee pain on outside right below the knee on Lft side. Comes & goes For a week feels pain on & off. Sometimes can t put a lot of weight on it. Don t know what I did. In May I received a 3 shot series for my knee pain that in the past my doc used cortisone every 6 month fr torn meniscus & baker cyst thank u -149744,Diagnosed with chryogobulinanemia and died. Was treated well but hospitalised and had Pneumonia. Cause?,"Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Low platelets count is known as thrombocytopenia as in your daughter case and sometimes we don't find any cause of this disorder and we call it as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura , need not to worry . Is such situation occurs plenty of fluid orally helps ,if there are no any other sign or symptoms. If platelets count decreases less then 50000 /c mm then we have to interfere otherwise no need particularly in so young child. If fever occurs then think about serological test for any virus. The drug of choice has given and results were very nice as you noted. But drawback of this regime is that it increases lecocytes ( lymphocytes) , but need not to worry . Once you stop prednisolone patient will recover within 7 days i.e. lymphocytes count will come down without any treatment as I have noted in so many patients. Bruise were due to decrease level of platelets so don't take it otherwise as this is known as petechial hemorrhage. Normal count is 150000-4.50000 /c mm . If platelets decreases once again then consult a hematologist and get his opinion.Good luck for your daughter. Dr. HET ","hellow how are you dr my daughter story begin in april ,before six month , i took her to ER after noticing bruises in her body so CBC done for showed low plt it was10 with high lymphocyte and low neutrophilis so peripheral smear and bone marrow aspiriation done for her showed normal result then ivig given for her and her platlate increase gradully to 280 after weeks dropped again so dr suggest to start predinsolone ,now platlate ok after 5months treatment but with tapering the predinsolobe the lympoocyte become high again ????" -231754,What causes extreme sweating with dizziness and weakness?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum I understand your concern, blood from urinary tract is mainly due to injury. As a doctor I think you have injured your frenulum or foreskin which is causing you to bleed. So, I would like to ask you to give rest for your sexual activity for now and take analgesic. If it does not subside, please visit a doctor for physical exaination. All the best. ","After sex went to the bathroom and urinated a blood clot came out, masterbaited the next day nothing, got oral sex a couple of days later and again passed a blood clot after now the head is a little sore and there is redness around the tip and discomfort in my testicals" -118536,Whatc asues abdominal pain radiating to back?,"hi,greetings from HCM.If there is a ruptured appendix drainage of pus alone may be possible initially. once inflammation subsides patient can be taken up for removal of appendix either laparoscopic or open repair depending on the expertise of the surgeon.Advantage of lap is you can inspect the whole abdomen and look for other .pathologies. and look for various positions of appendix.inadvertant injury to the bowel and other vital structures is the dreaded complication this procedure even in expert hands.In my opinion he may have injured the bowel accidently that is why he opened the abdomen for not to risk the life .hope your son will beome allright ","My son had a ruptured appendix 6 weeks ago, they put a drain in and it drained for about a week, he then had a colonoscopy, he was to have laproscopoic surgery on Oct. 14, about 3 am on Oct 14, he started throwing up and having the same stomach pain, we went to the surgery center at 5:30 am the took him in to do the laproscopic surgery, after 2 hours the dr. came out and said the appendix was in his pelvic and he had to open him up, 2 more hrs the surgery was done but he informed me he had to repair a tear in his lower intestine, he has a drain in his rectom , My question is do you think they waited too long to schedule the surgery, and also is it possible when the tried to to the laproscopic surgery the might have made that tear????? please excuse the spelling" -128110,Can accidents cause delayed rib trauma?,"It was a sudden unpleasant event ,although you had no serious complaint immediately but nothing should be ignored, even unusual fatigue is of much concern.........go for general physical examination covering pulse ,BP and Hb% and if routine check-up is normal, you probably are victim of trauma stress syndrome. It will wane slowly don't worry, take lots of fluids oraly and relax yourself.............tc care. ",Got into a car accident the day before yesterday Thank God no one got hurt my husband got a little bruise on his knee my ankle started hurting after but I didn t want an ambulance to get there didn t think we needed it i felt really tired the next day but I still feel really tired today.. why? -108317,What causes sensation of fullness in chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of muscular spasm is more. But since it is left sided chest pain associated with left shoulder and arm, better to first rule out cardiac cause for this. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry for cardiac causes. Muscular spasm is likely in your case. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid movements causing pain. Take muscle relaxant tablet. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Gentle massage over involved region can also be helpful. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have been haviaving twinges or something simiilar to being hooked up to the electric current after being at the chiropractor- no pain and its during normal activity behind my left breast that radiates to my back right around the bottm of my shoulder blade- again on my left side. A little concerning to me, but I am wondering if it might just be a muslce knot in my back that is spasming??" -189755,"Had radiation therapy at the base of tongue, nose, neck, had tooth extraction with stitches. Still is pink. What to do ?","Hello,Thanks for the query to H.C.M.Forum.Since you are feeling difficulty in breathing form last three years.So first of all consult a physician and get in blood and X ray (chest ) to rule out any disease in lungs or not.You mentioned that size of your chest is somewhat large and obesity is also present.Your age is 19 years and obesity is common and due to this obesity size of chest may look large. Before making any diagnosis himself consult a doctor and let him decide what is wrong.Enlargement of lymph node at this 19 years age may be due to acute infection in the drainage area of the involved lymphatic vessels.So please get in blood for sugar examination,because of,obesity,pyoderma ( inflammation of lymph node)breathlessnessNumbness in fingers.Good luck.Dr. HET ",Hello. I am a 19 year old male. In past 3 years sometimes i have had problems in breathing. I used to get a little pain in chest while bteathing inside. I used to give a pause and then breathe again slowly and it used to get okay. My chest size is little large and i am a little obese. From last 2 days i got an armpit lump that is not very big and not very swollen and is red in color. I felt weakness in fingers of both my hands today and feeling little weak today overall. I feel good after using neosporin powder in armpit iver lump. I dont know if its just a bacterial infection and gynomaetecia or im suffering from some type of cancer like lymphoma or male breast cancer..... -206969,Suggest treatment for stuffy nose in an infant,Hi..whatever you are mentioning is not a known or routine side effect of Minocycline. But I suggest you see a local physician and get your son evaluated for autonomic instability. He needs a blood pressure check and catecholamine level evacuation too.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,My son started sweating profusely one day all over his body it looked like he just got out of the shower. Now he sweats only on his right side and mainly on his torso. This happened shortly after he took minocycline and he had also had dental work shortly before this started. Any ideas on what he may have? -166275,Suggest treatment for breakage of femer in knee,"Hello,I have studied your case and I think you need to see a neurologist or a spine surgeon. Such numbness is suggestive of nerve compression in the back or vitamin b 12 deficiency. In such cases you need to take blood serum level of B 12 and MRI of the spine. It will tell use if there is disc herniating or not. If yes then it should be taken care of. I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ",Hi Ive been suffering with bad leg cramp on my right leg all night also my skin on my leg hurts to touch when I touch it its like a sting I have no rash or anything it just very sore an am not sure why it hashhappened I also suffer with blurry vision an serious head ake flowwing the blurry vision can you help me out on this on thanks -8206,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -134175,"Vomiting, fever, vertigo, inflammation in eyes, headache. High androgen, sterogen. Any ideas?",anything can react suddenly to body proteins it i not like taht you havenot suffered from allergy so you cannot be allergicneed to know if you are allergic to chicken or any component used for cookingyou can use antiallergic ointment or tab sos if allergy occur but if you can prevent it prevent allergens or if you dont prevent food immunotherapy is latest in treatments ,"Hello, I love to cook but find myself with terribly itchy hands after being in contact with cooked chicken . When I carve a chicken and then after supper remove meat from the carcass my hands begin to itch and I have to wash them a few times to calm the itching sensation. As far as I'm aware I do not suffer from any other allergies etc but this puzzles me somewhat? I would be very interested to hear your thoughts regarding this itching . Many thanks." -69926,Suggest treatment for recurring C.diff,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicBased on the description, you have both a local infection to the ear and a systemic infection.You need to remove the earring because it would aggravate the infection.You would need a course of oral antibiotics for treatment. In addition, the area would be cleaned with anti septic and topical antibiotics applied.Your doctor will also likely prescribe some anti pyretics (fever reducing medication).I hope this helps ","My ear piercing closed, but only half way, so I pierced it again. Now it's infected, pussing, crusting etc, it's swollen to the size of my finger and is red and hot. i'm BOILING but shivering and sweating, i've got a huge lump in my neck that hurts near it, horrible headache and i'm throwing up and i'm wobbly/dizzy. and it's travelled to my other ear." -102461,What causes intense pain under the right breast despite taking Paracetamol for cough?,"Hello,Long-term use of Benadryl is not safe, it should be used on as and when required basis only.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ","I have been living in an old house, way out in the boonies . Two things that concern me: 1) I am congested every morning, and often have to take Benedryl at night because of the upper respiratory difficulties; and I often smell a strong odor of bleach. 2) The house water comes from a well.... the water smells. It is subtle on it s own, but the longer I bathe and wash cloths with it, the funkier I seem to smell (we have had it tested, and they say it is fine ) We do not drink it, but the smell is sometimes more than I can handle on my skin and clothing." -228072,Suggest remedy for oligospermia without functional sperm,Dna fragementation of sperms happen for many reasons.. of which is smoking and some drugs.. ti reduce the fragementations you should go for a diet rich in antioxidants and vitamin E or take them as supplements.. you have to consider that miscarriages happen for many reasons not only DNA fargementation ,"My wife and I recently suffered our second miscarriage. I know miscarriages happen for many reasons, and I'm looking into my health now. I was on Paxil for 12 years and recently got off in April. I heard it can cause fragmented sperm. What are things I can do to ensure healthy sperm on my end?" -48301,What causes sudden pain in the heart?,"Hello, Considering your medical history you are suffering from multiple issues which can be causing a high pulse rate. In my opinion, consult your physician for basic cardiac evaluation. If everything is fine then put you on some beta blockers for better pulse rate control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist ","I m 44 and my resting heart rate is 123. Earlier today I experienced heart pounding and my resting rate was at 192. There are comorbidity factors. I m Allergic asthmatic, Diabetic, anxiety issues, I have a chronic high wbc, anemia, I have a small adrenal adenoma on my right adrenal gland, I have a polycycstic enlarged liver, Irritable bowel, enlarged spleen, acid reflux,high triglycerides and decrease in kidney function around at about 55 percent functionality. For the past couple of months my heart rate doesn t go below 120 bpm. Should I be concerned? Meds I am on hctz, lisinopril, metformin, pro-air inhaler, singulair, zyrtech D, glimepiride and clonazepam. there are a couple of meds I m not taking because I can t afford them Crestor, Advair, and Protonix. I take a multivitamin, Fish oil, Glucosomine/chondroiton, msm, and flax seed oil." -155285,"Any suggestion for sternum pain when sitting, laying, breathing, coughing and sneezing?","Hello, What I understand that the knee is too weak now to take the weight of the rest of the bones below the knee. Are you having any kind of pain? What is your age and are you having any signs of high blood pressure or diabetes? Kindly get it Physically examined by an orthopedist and do an MRI scan of the knee. The history sounds more of the full ligament tearing. Taking immediate action will be good as if avoided later the knee internal structures which are of course soft tissue will get damaged and land into the early signs of Osteoarthritis of knee and will demand knee replacement. The earlier the better. Take an MRI and meet up and orthopedist at the earliest for the better outcome of the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",Hello. For the last 2 months I ve had major problems with my left knee. Can t lift leg up from a seating position. It feels like its going to hyperextend when I walk. Can t walk normal anymore. Not sure if I tore or separated a mcl or something. The main problem is that it s not getting any better. -84342,Do painful and distended lower abdominal area indicate bladder infection?,"Hi and welcome. Well,mono normally causes elevated liver enzymes and this is not surprising. This is bit high value but still not concerning. And you should recheck values in 4 weeks,if still elevated you should do liver ultrasound and check viral markers.wish you good health.Regards ","I went to the doctor today and was diagnosed with strept throat and then they had me get blood work done because of the possibility of mono, my blood work confirmed mono but also that my liver enzymes are 200, I am a sixteen-year-old female that does not drink what could be a cause of this?" -23031,I am suffering from erection problem and lack of desire for sex. Please help.,"Hello. I can understand your concern. The history you have mentioned clearly ruling out any serious organic problem for erection. Just to reassure you I would like to tell you that masturbation is a safe habit and it is not a cause for poor erection or loss of libido. But yes if an individual watches excess porn then that can affect his mind adversely. The expectation for sex increases after watching porn. Sex is shown in the dramatic and appealing manner in a porn video. By watching excess porn expectations increases. Once the individual is with his partner then this affects the mind psychologically and due to this unconscious stress, the libido or even erection decreases sometimes. So to overcome this first step is to stop watching porn completely. This you have done already. Try to spend more time in foreplay and both of you can play role play games. This will make sex interesting. Spend more time talking about sex too and this will also help a lot. Do not think that you will not get a proper erection or you might lose the erection. Try to distract yourself from these thoughts. Since you are getting good erections during masturbation or after stimulation with hands so this rules out any physical issue. The problem is in the head and this is resulting in stress during sex and consequent loss of erection. You have to suppress unwanted thoughts that you might not get a strong erection and also try to reduce the stress. You can continue to use Confido and Tentex Royal, these are herbal medicines and will surely help you. You can take two tablets twice a day for best results. Even if you take Sildenafil or Tadalafil on SOS basis even then no need to get worried. For some time you can use the medicines as per prescription and this will help in improving the confidence and you will get a good erection without tablets too. Though your weight is in normal range according to your height even then I would advise you to get serum testosterone levels done. This could be one of the reasons for low libido. If the levels are in mid to high range then no need to get worried. Try to have sex daily during 12 to 16th days of a menstrual cycle of your wife (day one is the first day of bleeding). Sex during this period will result in maximum chances of conceiving. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hi doctor,I am married for last four years and now 34 years old. My height is 5 feet 11 inches and weight is 78 kg. I am suffering from erection problem and lack of desire for sex. Just after marriage, these problems were not so severe, so I did not bother about it. We used to have sex successfully but with lesser frequency earlier. Although, on some days I failed to do intercourse due to loss of erection in the middle of it. Before marriage, I was addicted to pornography and do masturbate weekly 1 to 2 times. My personal feeling is that due to these habits I am not aroused sexually in real life with full potential with my wife.However, with age, these problems have gradually increased although I have abandoned pornography and masturbation after marriage. Now, I am only able to have sex after a long period gap of intercourse. Even after a gap, after 2 to 3 days of sex again I lose the desire and erection problem continues. I use sexual thoughts during sex and masturbate for some time to get some erection and complete the task somehow. But this is very uncomfortable for my wife. I have to do this because we are planning for a child now. At present, my primary concern is to be able to have sex at least for 10 to 12 days period per month (every alternate day) during her ovulation time. Kindly advice.My blood pressure is normal. I do not have sugar, thyroid or any major diseases at present. I do not have the habit of smoking and drinking. My semen analysis was done. The report shows slightly less sperm count. The only thing that from childhood my health and working power is below average. I get tired after small work. During worst situations, I took 50 mg Viagra only 4 to 5 times in the last three months. This worked very well for me without noticeable side effects. But I am scared to have this drug too often without medical advice. From last 20 days I am taking Himalaya Confido regularly and Tentex Royal on the day we want to have sex. I have found little improvement. Please help and suggest how can I overcome these problems." -11316,How can I make the hypertrophied scar in the base of my nostril look better?,"Hello. Yes, it is a hypertrophic scar (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It still looks bumpy and elevated in the picture, and it can be flattened with intralesional Kenalog (Triamcinolone Acetonide) injections. You may need two to three sessions to bring it to the skin level. There are scar gels like Serica (Pracaxi oil), you can use it along with intralesional Kenalog injections to improve the texture. Microneedling with radio frequency (MNRF) is an effective procedure for this type of scars, after getting it flattened using intralesional Kenalog. ","Hello doctor, I met with a mountain biking accident about two years ago. What I believe is I have a hypertrophic scar from the base of my nostril to my upper lip, which is about 3/4 inches. It is flattened a lot and is no longer red. Can I make it even better?" -88943,"Inflated feeling under rib cage, stabbing pain while lying on back, hep c since childhood. Is it due to liver?",GGT is generally raised due to alcohol intake.This colud also increse due to your meditions you are taking.Regards ,Hi am 53 years old my gamma gt had been high for the last 6 mos. up to now. Am not drinker nor smoker. My gamma GT lately is 107 had USS abdo result mild fatty liver and had MRI was normal but still my gamma GT is high.But I had Statins for 10 years now for my cholesterol . Am worried would it be drug induced at moment I stopped my statins but am on atenolol and losartan for my blood pressure. -162074,What causes cracking noise in knees?,"In my opinion you are describing a disc lesion grade 2 , avoid sitting and use anti inflammatory for 1 week ,you will be finetou can also wear a back brace to be safeGood Luck ","60 years old Male, weight 180, height 5'7"" Slipped on inclined wooden ramp and fell on back with a soft back pack bag absorbing the fall on the left centre of the back. Immediate internal dull ache (similar to Bruise pain) in left side of back below the lower rib and above the waist line (this is not a broken rib - I know what that feels like). after 20 minutes there is elevated localized heat in the area and the ache is consistent but pain is experienced with movement of the back (sitting, standing or twisting) I suspect a bruising of the left kidney - what should I expect in terms of results of this damage, should I seek medical treatment or is this a 'wait it out' injury and treat with ice pack like external bruising." -186940,What is my prognosis with adenocarcinoma?,Just remember that all growths are not cancer. Since growth is seen further tests including scans and biopsy are necessary. Conclusion of specific diagnosis can be made only after HPE report. Understand that even if cancer latest treatment modalities are available that can cure cancer also ,"Yes please, I have been told I have growth on my peretoneum and am supposed to see an oncologist ia have done CT scan, x-rays and ultra sound all these came back with normal results except for the lapscope that showed some abnormalities of cells but again these were confirmed to be normal,can I possibly have malignant cells?" -234058,How can i stop my sperm leakage?,HelloThanks for query.Epididymitis is bacterial infection of the Epididymis and can be cured with taking appropriate antibiotics .Please ask your friend to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following investigations done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Routine urine test and culture 2) Ultrasound scanning of the scrotum.He needs to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily and later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report.Epididymitis takes long time to get cured hence he has to take medicines for along time say for 4 weeks.Dr.Patil. ,I use Essential Oils for almost all my ailments with sucess. A friend's son was diagnosed with Epididymitis. She said it was a bacteria but the antibacterial medicine was not helping and making him sick. I was wondering which oils can I give her to help him?? -47597,What causes severe pain in the chest followed by dizziness?,"Hello ThereAfter going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that considering her current health issues its highly recommended for to stay under medical care, until her blood tests came back normal and she starts having food , otherwise her condition can be more deteriorated .Hopefully this information will guide you properly.Kind RegardsDr. Bhanu Partap ","My sister just turned 65. She has had rheumatoid arthritis since age of 30. She had a quadruple heart bypass a few years ago. 4 years ago she was told she has leukemia. I went to vista her almost 4 weeks ago because a concerned co-employee called me. My sister had been in bed for a week and had not eaten during that time. I live in another state, when I saw her condition I called 911. She was unable to get out of bed or walk and her son would go by several times a day to give her ice and help her to the bathroom. The doctor at the hospital said she had congestive heart failure. She could not eat because it would hurt her esophagus so badly. After several days they went down with a scope and discovered that it was very eroded and had ulcers. The biopsy came back indicating MRSA and a yeast infection. They began tube feeding her a few days later. At that point she was down to 73 pounds. They started her on an antibiotic for internal MRSA. After 14 days they stopped the antibiotic but she still has pain on swallowing. The hospital feels that she needs to go for long term hospital care somewhere else. The insurance will not approve it. The hospital feels that if she goes to a nursing home that she will get a virus or infection since her white blood cell count is so low. I understand the hospitals position, they are in the business to make money and they are concerned that BCBS will not pay them. Now they are contacting nursing homes to see if they will accept my sister. 1. Is there another antibiotic that they can put her on since she is not completely cured? 2. Do we have a leg to stand on regarding my sisters care? I mean can we refuse to accept BCBS choice to send her to a less skilled environment? Can they be forced to pay for long term hospital care? My sister wants to live. I want my sister to live. I don t know what to do at this point. Please help. Thank you! Paula Jones" -147377,Can stomach pain and nausea be related to low platelet count?,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Difficult to imagine a platelet count of 10000 since 10 years.2. Mabthera is commonly used in lymphocytic leukemia treatment and I believe due to suppression of leukemic cells, platelet count has improved to 15000.3. Bone marrow biopsy is necessary along with hemogram for further opinion. Further clarifications along with clinical history and investigation necessary.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ",hello doctor my platelet count is below 10000 from last 10 years or so . recently i was injected with mabhthera but still my paltelet count has nt risen over 15000 and moreover there is too much weakness. at present i am takin danazon tablets and azatharapin tablets .please help as to what shud i do now ? -85472,How to reduce SGPT level?,"Thank you for posting query at HCM.HBsAg positive without further evaluation can not be adviced treatment.your friend also needs to check his liver enzymes (LFT), HBeAg , and viral load (PCR test). Results of all these together with HBsAg will give a clear picture for treatment.It is possible that the virus remains in dormant phase throughout and causes no harm to liver. Only one fourth of patients infected with HepB virus develop liver cirrhosis. therefore, one cannot be sure about your friend status. the viral load should be monitored and he needs to repeat test every 6 month or atleast once a year.meanwhile, people close to your friend needs vaccinated and also test for HBsAg.advice for friend:(if increased liver enymes)abstinence from ""Alcohol and drugs"" - LOW fat diet should be followed- NO red meat- vegetables should be ingested daily- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports). - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- walk 30 to 40 minutes everyday.- or swimming is alternative to walking- NO sports and NO jogging-""recheck liver enzymes after 6 to 8 weeks"".if any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","Dear Med. Doctor,My friend is international student studying in Germany, He just got result from blood test with positive HBs. What should he do now? He will be expelled from Germany to his home country for treating or received treatment in Germany? Looking forward to hearing from you.All the best,VAN" -18451,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -119424,What causes upper abdominal pain with breathing?,"Hi.Thanks for your query, read the history and understood your problems.High creatinine and low egfr are suggestive that you are suffering from a kidney failure.This is causing you to gain weight by deposition of more fluid into the body or can be obesity. I would advise you to first see the Nephrologist and get further tests and a proper treatment . ","Hi, about 6 months ago I realized that my stomach had enlarged about 6 inches. My weight had increased about 20 lbs and I started having pain in the rib cage area, mostly at the back. I ask the doctor and she thought that maybe I just needed to lose some weight. Then about 3 months ago she arranged for an ultra sound and it showed nothing remarkable except a fatty liver. Then she arranged for me to see a specialist who sent me for a CT Scan. The test involved taking a creaming mixture and then the scan was done. I was told not to take any Metformin until I had a blood test. The scan was done on July 29th, 2014 and as a result I have not been able to take Metformin anymore. Also they say my Creatine is high and my Egfr is low. Creating currently is 108 and Egfr is 44. What is happening to me? Thank you" -185542,What causes constant urge to urinate when suffering from colorectal cancer?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. By your description, I don't think it is due to cancer. Swelling on the side of clitoris can be due to1. Benign cyst (Bartholin's cyst) 2. Infection. So better to consult gynecologist and get done clinical examination. Possibility of Bartholin's cyst is more. It is benign swelling, commonly seen in young females. No treatment is required if it is asymptomatic. Since you are having pain, possibility of infection is high and thus surgical removal is needed. So consult gynecologist and discuss all these. ",Could a rough looking red bump on the side of my clitorious be cancer ? I have been on my period for about 2 days and I noticed it popped up about 3 days ago. It has some throbbing pain and I can literally grab it as if there was a ball under my skin. Thank you -44286,What is the red rash on the ankle spreading to arms?,"Hello, The rash could be infected skin. It might be any fungal or bacterial infection. A close evaluation by dermatologist is required. You can send a photo to me for further evaluation. All the best. Dr.Albana Sejdini ",Hi I have a rash around my belly button and its pierced. I also have a friend that has a rash on his arm and it was not showing as much and still is not but is I think spreading he has some bumps on his face more then normal and I now started getting some bumps/rash on my arm as well. -210401,Suggest treatment for cough and wheezing in a child,"HIWell come to HCMBecause of the viral infection such symptoms are very likely if I would be doctor of this case then I would treat this case with Syrup Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine maleate 5 ml three times in day, if the symptoms does not improved then I would ask for blood work to rule out the infection, hope this helps. ","My niece is 18 months old and has been having a fever off and on for the last month. She also has started breaking out in hives (that s what her mom calls them). Yesterday, she had a fever of 104 and was taken to ER. They said it was bronchitis - but today, she has broken out in spots all over her body and the fever has returned. Any ideas what this could be?" -239869,How to stop chewing of sides of my cheeks and gums?,"Hi.. Thanks for the query. First & foremost please dont loose hope! You can still get well with a combination approach of drugs (antidepressants, anti anxiety drugs as per your clinical profile), lifestyle modifications, daily exercise routine, yoga-pranayama & counselling (known as Psychotherapy/talk therapy). For this to happen & for chalking out effective treatment regimen, you need to take all your past medical records to your Psychiatrist; discuss with him details of past medications, reasons of NON response to previous medications, what all side effects you had, whether there was any treatment discontinuation etc. Based on this & your current condition I am sure an effective treatment strategy will be formulated by your doctor. Good luck! Believe! ","I have taken SEVERAL antidepressants and anxiety meds , all with side effects or did not work.I have done a lot of research and have spoke to 2 close people with the exact same problems.I want to be put on the same medication regimen, this is my last chance to get better .I can't go thru this anymore!How do I convey this to my new doctor with out coming across as a know it all?" -172998,"What does ""patchy areas in white matter"" mean?","Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! The numbness could be related to a damaged nerve during cutting. I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam. A nerve conduction study may be necessary. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best regards! Dr. Aida Quka, Neurologist ","I have an injury on the top of my foot that required stitches. My pinky toe and the one next to it are now numb and all toes are cold. I cut a vien or something as I had blood spurting, lost a lot of blood and recieved no care for over 6 hours due to wait times. Is the numbness normal?" -112368,What causes mucus discharge while spitting?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are having anxiety related symptoms mostly. But better to rule out cardiac cause first. Because of two reasons.1. Left sided pain.2. You had QT prolongation in past.So get done ECG and 2D Echo to rule out cardiac cause.If both are normal than no need to worry for cardiac cause.Your symptoms are mostly related to anxiety only.And anxiety itself can cause heart burn (acid reflux) so anxiety appears more in your case.Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions, try to identify stressor in your life and work out its solution.Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. ","I overdosed August 8th on About 60-50mg zoloft, 30-50mg tramadol, 25-30mg buspar and about 25 visteril. Ended up in icu with prolonged qt for 2 days. I have had chest pain in my left upper quadrant ever since. My doctor said it s anxiety and heartburn. It s a dull to deep pain. Any ideas?" -241322,"What causes the symptoms of intrusive thoughts, suicidal thoughts and depression?","HiThanks for using healthcare magicIn case of adult onset ADHD, better to take dexamphetamine at low dose. It would help you to maintain the concentration and avoid addiction potential of amphetamine. In case, you do not get any benefit, then you can try methylphenidate. Thanks ",I have been diagnosed with adhd. I commenced dexamphetamine a few days which has been titrated daily with my dose this morning at 25 mg. How do I know when the medication is working I am feeling little effect except for slight fogginess for a couple of hours. I am 50 female and weigh 47 kgThankyouHelen Murphy -133434,Is it normal to feel tired all the time after an asthma attack?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having some allergy either from external allergens like soap,spray, duo spray, clothes, food,food colors, vegetables, etc, or some internal allergens like worms, chronic GI infection.Try to find out the cause and avoid it.Meanwhile take some antihistamine like Cetrizine orBenadryl tablet as and when require.Ok and take care. ","I woke up this morning with a swollen wrist/forearm. It is red and warm to the touch & so,what itchy. No sign of any type of spider bite. I've put Benadryl cream on it & that's helped with the itching. I've experienced random rashes/hives over the past year or so. I take a daily allergy pill." -135226,"Pink bumps behind throat, diagnosed as post nasal drip, allergies. Causes and cure?",THESE ARE FOOD ALLERGIES TYPICALLY IN FOOD ALLERGIES THE STARTING SYMPTOMPS ARE ONLY IN PARTICULARS TIME AND POSITION BUT AFTER SOME TIME OF DISEASE EVERYTHING SEEMS TO REACT THIS MOSTLY HAPPEN IN FOOD MILK OR WHEAT GET SERUM TEST FOR MILK AND WHEAT SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES ELIMINATE FOOD FROM DIET ALL YOUR SYMPTOMPS WILL GO AWAY WITH MINIMUM MEDICINES ,"Hi Doctor, My grandmother has been experiencing indoor/outdoor/food allergic reactions for a while now. At first it was indoor and outdoor, then it spread to her sense of smell, and now she is allergic to all foods and the smells of cooking, paper, etc. She experiences these biting sensations throughout her body(skin) and into her digestive tract( stomach ). She describes it like someone s poking her with a knife." -116585,Does pioz 7.5 help with reducing fasting sugar level in diabetic?,"Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection. I recommend using Acetaminophen 500 mg three times a day to relieve the fever. If the symptoms continue you can use a cycle of antibiotics. I recommend Cephalosporines based on your allergy to quinolones.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi General & Family Physician ","HI Dr. This Is Shuaib Ahmed.I 23 yrs. From India. actually on last Friday i fell down from my bike and got minor injuries on my hand and knee, But today (Saturady) from evening i am feeling feverish and ill. do advise me some tab. and note that i am allergic to quinolone Group of Anti-Biotics. Thanks in advance for your response! -Shuaib Ahmed.I" -127936,What causes hot flashes after taking anesthesia?,"Hi,You are unlikely to have suffered any serious injury. However, heart arrhythmias can be delayed. Therefore, I suggest you go to your ED for an ECG to be certain there is no problem. If the muscle spasm has caused any pain, take paracetamol and ibuprofen. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger ",i just got shocked by 240 volts of electricity on a 50 amp breaker. i felt it travel up my arm and past my lower chest and my jaws clinched. i was told that i may have been burned insides ans was told i should probably go to the emergency room. what do you think? -48756,Suggest treatment for blockage in arteries,"Hello, I would like to tell you that heart emergency isn't popped in because of pigs that were an only cardiac emergency which never gave you any symptoms of its existence. Now you are facing all post-surgery complications in which you are not that physically active person as you were. You have to cope up with all these with a healthy diet, regular follow-ups with your cardiologist and medications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist ","HI, Im am 46,5 5 , F, 10 years ago I had taken care of some 22 pigs in an old barn, for approximately 4 months..I was in the best shape I had ever been in all my life...about a month later at a CNA class we found my blood pressure to be so high and out of control I had to leave my class and seek med attn, I never thought of the pigs..time passes the dr prescribe this and that, blah, blah...no answers and most times the meds wouldn t work at all...2005 my accending aorta popped and open heart surgery fixed up that and my torn valve...I felt great just like 5 years before. Short lived...5 months later I gained wieght back, fatigued, massive nose bleeds, uncontrolled HBP, hard stool, dizzy, eye sights blurry, migraines. Ive had 4 children and have never been this heavy pregnant...my tubes are tied and I have no sex desire anyhows. My body feels like its injected with cement. Nobody listens...can working with the pigs in all their feces, urine, in the moldy barn brought something on?" -225741,What is the average penis size?,"Hello, Masturbation is in no way unhealthy or can cause any physical weakness or sexual weakness. But you should reduce the frequency of masturbation to thrice a week. I suggest sexual counseling for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","hi doctor, i am 28y male student. i did not have any sex with girls yet but i had a bad habit of hand use in my teen. and i am used to see sexy movies once a week. now i feel that i am not sexually fit because i feel very lazy most of the time and my weight is 54kg with height 5ft 8inch. i want to increase my weight and want to quit from these bad movies . . . please advice me. thanks in advance" -39432,Is veet cream use in the genital area dangerous?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicHair removing creams can be irritant to the sensitive skin of the genitals.The general recommendation for using a hair removal cream is to keep them for just 4-5 minutes before rinsing them off. The contact time never to be exceeded beyond 10 minutes.The ingredients in hair removing creams dissolve hair keratin, thereby weakens it and causes it to break off.Since epidermis is also rich in keratin therefore leaving it in contact with sensitive genital skin for too long can cause skin damage and irritation.Since you rinsed it off with water in about 4-5 minutes, therefore, it is unlikely that it would have caused any such harmful reaction during this short contact period.In my patients who present with irritant reactions to hair removing product, I usually ask them to use you a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05%cream, twice daily.Regards ","Hello. Very stupidly I got Veet hair removal cream on my genital region this morning - I didn t notice until I was removing it, which means it was there 4 or 5 minutes. I flushed the area with water, but I m just wondering if there s anything I should do? Is it dangerous?" -76317,I am a thyroid patient and wants to conceive,welcome to healthcaremagic youhave talked about your treatment what about your partner's semen report endometriosis has its treatment and you will be cured with treatment if no treatment available go for adoptation and that's the sure treatment ,"married 6 years, taken treatment in allopathy, ayurvedic , siddha , metformin medicine long time. done laproscopy last year for choclate cyst in right ovary ad appendicitis . Finally endometrosis problem. then what I do next???. I getting vexed ...................... I have no energy / strength to go further processing. in follicular study, follicle developments are done but not ruputured. result (anvolutary cycle). Please give an advice to get conceive. It s my life..................... Thanks, S. Usha Srinivasan, Pondicherry" -42675,How to lighten dark lips in a non smoker and can meladerm cream help in lightening dark facial patches?,"Hello,Welcome to healthcare magic.The dark colour of lips in a non smoker could be familial. It is also common in individuals who have a dark complexion. It is difficult to lighten the inherent colour of your lips. You could use a sunscreen in the morning and afternoon and a moisturiser containing elovera at bedtime. Q switched Nd- Yag laser is also being used recently but with variable results. The possibilities of the dark spots on your nose could be melasma, freckles, lentigenes and lichen plan us pigmentosus. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen every 4 hours. Use a lightening agent containing 2% kojic acid, arbutin, liquorice and niacinamide at bedtime for 2-3 months.The cream which you have mentioned does not seem to have any steroid or harsh ingredients. It seems to have natural extracts for skin lightening . But since it is not a prescription drug , I cannot give you any medical evidence about its efficacy.Hope this helps you.Take care. ","Hi there,I have a dark lips. I don't smoke, don't take too much of coffee but still have a dark lips. Some time my lowe lip look's pink. When wake up i see a black layer forming on my lip. Please help. I also have a dark patches on my face (More on nose). Some part of my face looks fare and some don't. I thought of buying a Product called Meladerm Cream. But it is very expensive and more over I am not sure if i can use it with out Dr's Consult.I am 27 (Male)." -116018,Will there be weight loss after stopping Clofranil?,"Hi. I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Your symptoms might be due to the pill you have taken. Postinor 1 has side effects like nausea, vomiting, tiredness, stomach upset, headache, breast tenderness, tender breasts, changes in pattern of menstrual cycle, skin allergy etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician. ","Hi I had intercourse last Saturday night using a condom. I was in the middle of my periods but we decided I should take the morning after pill just in case. On Sunday I took 1 Postinor-1 tablet. I felt fine until Monday night where I have become queezy and am finding it difficult to eat my food and I have very bad reflux, the reflux is constant and is worse when I eat. Would this be a side effect of the Postinor-1?" -174568,What is the treatment for pain in tail bone?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to an infection. The ear pain and jaw lock are closely related to each other, caused by an inner ear infection or inflammation. The symptoms in your lower limbs could be related to a spinal disc displacement or arthritis. Do you have troubles with urination? What about walking with closed eyes? This could indicate possible lumbar spine compression (by a bulging disc or any other lesion). I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests: - a lumbar spine X ray study- a complete blood count and inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate)- blood electrolytes. Further tests may be necessary, especially in case of abnormal physical examination. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","started about a month ago having what felt like lock jaw off and on with ear pain. yesterday fell asleep for about 15 minutes. when i woke up my legs, feet and butt muscles were numb like they were asleep but it has been over 24 hrs and they are still numb. i can still walk but not well. legs feel like jello. i feel ok otherwise." -8298,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -213299,Suggest treatment for pain in the jaw and teeth,"Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.The limited or difficulty in mouth opening can be because of the trauma to the muscles while injecting local anesthesia or repeated injections or it can be a disc displacement in the jaw joint that occurs if you would have kept your mouth opened for long time during cleaning.Nothing to be panic, you can take analgesics like ibuprofen and muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone. Give hot fomentation over the joint and muscles.I hope my answer will help you. Take care ","Hi, i recently had a deep dental cleaning and cannot open my mouth more than an inch. painful and it s like it s locked and i cannot eat food either. only liquids. doctor had to give me high doses of shots b/c novacain doesn t take effect. Dentist perscribed me an anti biotic and predisone and said I got acid in my muscle tissues in my mouth which apparently isn t uncommon. he said it could takes weeks before i can open my mouth. i ve never heard of anything like this before. any suggestions? YYYY@YYYY Thank you!" -18597,Please suggest a diet plan to lose weight.,Hi. For further information consult a dietician online -->  https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dietician ,"Hi doctor, I have gastric problem. Can you suggest me diet plan to lose weight with consideration of my gastric problem. Please specify any precautions to be taken and mention the source of food. I am attaching my medical reports which I have done before six months. Thank you." -235619,What causes cognitive impairment while on Doxycycline Hyclate?,"Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. From your history it seems more of anticipatory anxiety. You are always anxious that you will have one more such attack. These symptoms can be free floating i.e., can occur any time of the day. Consult a psychiatrist you need behavior therapy. Along with that you might need medication. These symptoms can be taken care off. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I had a seizure 2 years ago, and ever since then I have these episodes(nothing major), like a reminiscent , panicky feeling. I have been through menopause. Just wondering if anyone else has complained with any symptoms like mine and what to do about it." -191271,I have a tasteless tongue with a ulcer type sensation on inner side of my lips,"Hello there.. welcome to healthcare magic forum. Both benign and malignant (harmless and cancerous) conditions can increase the CEA level. The most frequent cancer which causes an increased CEA is cancer of the colon and rectum. Others include cancers of the pancreas, stomach, breast, lung, and certain types of thyroid and ovarian cancer. Benign conditions which can elevate CEA include smoking, infections, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, and some benign tumors in the same organs in which an elevated CEA indicates cancer. Do you have any family history of any kind of colon cancer?? You could get colonoscopy done to rule out any abnormal polyp or growth in colon? Or you could wait for couple of months to see if the level is increasing? I would suggest you to consult a oncologist and discuss with him about the further management of your daughters condition.. Hope this helps. take care.. ","My daughter who is a healthy 21 years old young women not complaining of anything did a blood test at university. All the results are normal , but the cea tumor marker is 3.4. Should I worry ?" -30884,l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?,"Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore." -166207,Suggest treatment for severe upper arm pain,You need to get an MRI of the cervical spine. Take Tablet Pregabalin 75mg at night for a month to tackle the numbness. Very a Nerve conduction study done as well to see the event of damage to the nerve. ,"This sounds silly, but my rt index finger(distal tuft) has been numb for 3 days. I was using some scissors to make cut outs for over an hour. The numbness seemed to occur about an hour after all the cutting. I do have cervical spine issues and am seeing my pain doctor for routine visit on Monday. What could be the cause and will it go away soon do you think?" -252525,What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?,"Dear Friend,If the genital parts are kept hygienically clean and if there is no sexually transmitted infection, oral sex is not unhygienic. There are different steps - from just applying lips to the genital parts to swallowing the secretion or ejaculation of the sex. To which stage to proceed is an individual choice. However, if the partner does not like oral sex and hates it, it may create psychological trauma and she may loose sexual interest. Please do not compel. Oral sex is safe in pregnancy. Hope this helps you. ","Hello Doctor..I m 30 y old male & my wife is 29 Y old, married from last 5 years & have a 4 year daughter. My is 4 months pregnant. From many days I want to take & give ORAL SEX with my wife. But she refuses as she does'nt likes it. I just want to ask that is ORAL SEX unhygeinic? & is it right to do with a pregnant woman? & if yes, then how should i convince her" -48786,What causes breathlessness and tingling in hands/feet after running/jumping?,"Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that her symptoms could be related to an allergic reaction. For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests: - allergy tests - complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation - blood electrolytes - thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ",my daughter has high blood pressure and has a recurring rash that lasts a day or two sometimes has a slight fever...doc checked heart with an xray was fine and echo was fine the she went for a cranial ultrasound and kidney as well been almost two weeks no feed back from last test assume they turned out fine so im lost...is she ok?? seeing a cadiologist at the end of the month -143993,"Pregnant, suffering from back pain, applying volini. Any side effects for volini?",Thanks for writing to us. It could be due to disc herniation with nerve compression. Have you got any weakness in leg? I would suggest to consult the spine specialist earliest and you may need to get Xray / MRI spine. Right now start antiinflammatory with muscle relaxant and if possible physiotherapy. Thanks. ,Dear Doctor when I use laptop i laying in bed and bend my both legs and then keep this laptop over my legs for last of one year. First i feel little pain in my back but last night suddenly a very siviour pain from back to my left left to toe started. I took first aid my Emergency. the Doctor injected me pain killer. but now my lower part of left leg is senseless. So tell me that please is it a nerve musal problem or my vertebra or disc affected. And what is its treatment and excercise . -157388,What causes edema in the feet while suffering from sore throat?,"Hi, During hernia surgery, there is damage to lymphatics because of which fluid retention occurs in lower limbs. So if it not troubling you then nothing to be done and if it's bothering you then we can start diuretics which will decrease your edema. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anuj Gupta, Spine Surgeon ","I had umbilical hernia surgery 3 years ago and everything seemed to go fine. now, I have developed edema in my legs and after a million tests, doctors have concluded nothing. My wife and I mentioned the surgery, with mesh of course, after all the stories of mesh failure. None seemed to think that was the issue. Kidney and liver tests were ok, being I am 64 years old, and cardiologist, after echos, said my heart appeared strong. Should I pursue this mesh thing since I would have to be cut open again to see if mesh is bad?" -208243,What causes difficulty to urinate in kids?,"Hi...I would like to have look at the kid and take some history and proceed further. But with the minimal information available here in this query, I feel that she might be having autistic spectrum disorder. I suggest you consult a child clinical psychologist and proceed further after evaluation.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","Please guide me: I have 5 years old daughter, she has lack of interest in eating any kind of food. She is suffering since her birth, her weight is 14kg, very slim body structure, black circles blow eyes, eyes remains little open while sleeping. She has very short memory unable to learn even a, b, c....1, 2, 3 she tried to learn by heart and after one day, she forgot how to write 1, how to write 2....i am sad and worried....please help me..." -200293,"Suggest treatment for fever,burning eyes and pain in feet","Hi,It seems that he might behaving viral infection producing headache.You can give Advil syrup for headache.Give him after food or milk.Give him plenty of water and liquid as well.Ok and take care. ","My 6yo woke up from a nap crying about his head hurting really bad, mainly in the back part. His temp is 96.3. He said it s been hurting since this morning, but now it s worse. He also has a little bit of a runny nose and sore throat with a slight cough. He s tired. Should I give him his children s Advil since his temp is so low?" -192608,Suggest cure for a defect in the vision,"Hello, Please send to me a photo of your 1.5-month-old babyface in order for me to get it analyzed myself. Sometimes, some babies do develop baby eczema at the age of your baby. It is called baby eczema. Should wash the face and skin with sensitive non-soapy baby shampoo. Apply eczema cream and zinc oxide ointment locally. Normally it is clinically expressed with dry red skin, that is sometimes itchy. This explains why your baby keeps crying without knowing the reason. You should try to soften the skin by applying eczema lotion. Looking forward to get the requested photo in. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician ","i am jose paul.i am having problem with my 1.5 month old baby. she is having red scars on her face,and all over the body in some areas.when consulted with a doctor he said it is a kind of exima . she is not sleeping someties and crying as if somebody beat her so please give me some information about this exima and tell me if it can be treated" -245298,Suggest home remedies for loosening skin around sphincter,"Increase physical activity by walking briskly daily for 30 minutes. This helps to improve blood circulation. Have warm foods like jaggery which are also a source of iron. If non-vegetarian, have meat and chicken preferrably with lots of black pepper which makes it spicy and increases body heat. Keep yourself warm and sleep well at night. Disturbed night sleep also causes irregular cycles. Stay active throughout the day and avoid worrying too much as it will increase stress. Hope this works for you. ",How to get the periods immediately. I'm supposed to get my next periods on th of december. Since i've irregular cycles i'm not sure whether i will be getting it on time. Since i'm getting married on 18th of decemeber i'm worried if i get periods during that time.So wanted to get th periods on time. could you please suggest me some homw remedies for it. -249934,What causes severe fetal movement with sharp abdominal pain during pregnancy?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Akt3..ingradients are Ethambutol, Riphanpisin & Isoniadazide . out of these the animal study for Riphampicin was found to have embryo toxicity.But there is no confirmatory data to prove it in human being. She has to take it till delivery. Any way, treatment of endometrial TB in pregnancy has to be treated & she has to continue the treatment till delivery. So better to avoid Riphampicin( it is FDA category C drug) ... you should consult a TB specialist & get suitable medication in pregnancy for her. thanks ",My wife is 32 having 2 miscarriages before and diagonized with endometriosis TB. She took akt4 for a month and then switched to akt3. Now she is 28weeks pregnant and for last 24 weeks taking akt3. Should she continue till labor ? Does it have any side effect on baby? -108864,Suggest remedy for shortness of breath and chest pain,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having upper respiratory tract infection (sinusitis and pharyngitis). So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief. 1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. 2. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Do steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. 3. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. 4. Take broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or azithromycin. 5. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid hard to chew food. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",i have been sick for a week coughing up mucus and sinus headaches. I lost my voice on Christmas and it doesn't seem to be getting better. i just feel sinus pressure behinf the eyes and in the head and a little troubling breathing when i talk. what should i do? -3970,Is chemical or nuclear echo the only relevant test to determine left bundle branch block?,"Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Treadmill test is not very informative in case of lbbb patient, however, stress echo either exercise or nuclear is valid. Stress thallium is the best test to be done in you. I guess you did not have any symptoms like chest pain or heaviness during stress test and if so it will still suggest the absence of significant heart disease. In my opinion, there is not much difference between exercise echo and chemical stress echo and not invalid, but nuclear scans like stress thallium is certainly a better test. I would advise for a nuclear scan as it would be more informative. Anyhow, you should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have a low salt diet and monitor your blood pressure regularly. Do regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according to your capacity at least 30 minutes a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, and fish once or twice a week. Avoid meat, smoking, and alcohol if any. There should not be any abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. ","Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with a left branch bundle block a few years back. I have been under the care of a cardiologist to make sure my heart is fine since then. I have done stress echos yearly or every two years since and have been told my heart is otherwise fine. I just had to switch the other doctor because of insurance and my new doctor says old stress echos are irrelevant, that only chemical or nuclear echos work in patients with lbbb. Is this true? I have a strong family history of heart disease, my father survived two heart attacks, mother survived double bypass and my maternal uncle died from a heart attack, all were smokers with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I am a former smoker. I am a 43-year-old female. I have been exercising six days per week for over 20 years. My cholesterol is high 213 but HDL is 140 and triglycerides are low. I am a little put off by a nuclear stress echo and would prefer the regular exercise. But I want to know what this new doctor says is true? Then I guess I will have to go nuclear. I am currently taking Spironolactone 100 mg for acne, Omeprazole, and multivitamins. I just had an ultrasound of heart and EKG past monday. Doctor did not mention anything other than lbbb that was previously diagnosed." -194366,Suggest treatment for recurrent fever and ear pain after a flight journey,"Hello,Is it one-sided or both sided and is it really a swelling or just your doubt observe for the size?If increased, then you are right and if not, then let it go. You are only getting over conscious.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Hina Javed ","my son has a swollen teticle it seems to sweel up more after he pees,but im not sure .i just noticed it last night.want to wait until the am to take him to his own pediatrcian.but am afraid it could be more serous.he has no pain.he o is 8 years old.only want to wait so he doesnt have a bad ER experiance.so confused ?????/" -229426,Is puss formation normal after circumcision?,HelloThanks for query .You are indulged in masturbation and ejaculate quickly within a minute.Early ejaculation is due to excessive stimulation of penis by a firm grip of hand over penis causing early ejaculation It is not a premature ejaculation .Premature is a term defined as ejaculation that occurs within one minute of penetration of vagina while having sexual intercourse with a female partner.Do not worry this will gradually get resolved itself .Dr.Patil. ,I am 16+ years old and male. I do sometimes masturbate but it's not a habit. But I face strange problem. I ejaculate just after 45-50 seconds. Is this normal in masturbation? Or am I facing premature ejculation? I never did anything wrong. I have no physical or mental problem except eye-sight. -198757,What causes abdominal and epigastric pain in a 12 year old?,Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea or movicol induced diarrhea. Please stop movicol. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"my 13 month old baby girl - has very dark green poop - she is not in pain - she has movicol for constipation, drinks 1+ growing up cow& gate formula, eat all kind of meats, pasta, veggie, fruit, bread. i would like to know if it is normal for her to have this very dark poops? Many thanks" -41693,Suggest natural treatment for persistent hair fall,"Hi.As per your case history of hairfall.My treatment advice is – 1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.2. Use a good herbal shampoo and coconut hair oil for regular use.3. Take an iron supplement once daily and vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.4. Other treatment options are topical minoxidil, oral finasteride and mesotherpy done by a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. ",Now am 24years old . at the age of 17. I find hair fall. Bcoz of scale like dandruff .. n family history my father have baldness. Since last 8 years am using only minoxidil. Drug ... when am using my hair is growing . When am stop using minoxidil I loosing hair rapidly . Again growing when I start using.. I know abt side effects.. now I want to stop dat drug . I want to prefer natural products . Which will give good result as like monoxidil.. am sick of using drugs n stop hair fall . Am looking good but . Due to hair fall . Feeling depress. I lost my natural hair line ... myhair became very thin.. now am working under air condition premises.. now am not able to stop hair fall even using minoxidil . Plz suggest me alternative drugs which r having less side effects. -27698,I am a singer. I have sore throat and unable to sing or even speak normally. Please advice.,Hi. I can understand your concern. Consult an ENT otolaryngologist online for further follow up --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old male and I have been suffering from sore throat for 2 and a half months now. It all started in late December. I am a singer, and I came down with a very light cold. Due to the weather, I had a light sore throat. During this time, I had to sing and speak loudly with friends, as it was the holidays. While the other symptoms shortly subsided, my throat has been raw ever since and it has left me unable to sing or even speak normally.  During my initial medical visit, I was given a week's worth of Amoxicillin, which had no effect. A month or so later, I decided to visit my ENT specialist. He conducted a nasal/sinus and throat exam and noted my deviated nasal septum and ""turbinate hypertrophy"" in my nose. As for my throat, he noted no signs of nodules but ""mild erythema of interarytenoid mucosa around the larynx"". Basically, he told me to try Prilosec and steroid sprays. Well, I am pretty young, very thin, and have no real history of reflux but I took the Prilosec (Omeprazole) for a few days, I noticed no effect except for constipation. When I stopped the Prilosec, the constipation went away. I then resumed it for an additional two days and the constipation returned, so I quit altogether. The steroid sprays and Claritin did indeed helped clear my nose somewhat, but it had no effect on my throat. Next, in frustration, I returned to my family doctor and this time asked him if a steroid might do the trick. He prescribed 2.5mg of Prednisolone to be taken twice daily for 5 days. It is coming up on day 4 now, and sadly, I cannot say I have noticed any change. I am kind of at a loss for what to do. My family doctor says I probably just irritated my throat, but 3 months in, I am desperate to resume singing and speaking normally. My voice is a quiet, weak thing now and it hurts to carry on conversation for longer than a minute or so. Lower pitches are the most comfortable for me to speak in, anything else and I feel air hitting the back of my throat and a sandpapery feeling that is very uncomfortable. I am really frustrated here. I am going to request a throat culture this week, but apart from that, I really do not know what to do. Please help." -199764,Suggest a remedy for bleeding in nose in a 8 month old,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.By what you quote it should be an urticarial or a simple skin allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your paediatrician.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My 9 year old son has red blotches all over him, it started last night and we think it s hives from an allergic reaction to something. We ve given him antihistamine and out hydrocortisone on it but noticed tonight that his knees seem swollen. What could this be?" -161989,Will taking Rimadyl be safe for Osteoarthritis?,"Hello,This could be serious. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible to make sure you do not have a complication from the dry needling.Regards ","I recently had a back muscle dry needled and since then have had pain in my chest, along with in certain positions being able to hear my heartbeat making a squelching noise. My partner can also hear in. Should I be worried about this? Im 40 years old and relatively fit. I cycle every day and don't smoke." -255292,How can I advance my period after consuming jasmin?,"Sore breasts, nausea and vomiting could be pregnancy signs. It is not clear from your question whether the discharge is from nipples or from vagina. If it is from vagina, this could suggest non-viable baby inside the uterus trying to get aborted (Missed abortion). If it is from nipples, the chances of pregnancy are very high. However, very scanty period 2 weeks ago is a tricky issue. If it was a real period, you cannot be pregnant and the breast changes and nausea, fatigue, etc. could be due to birth control pills. To me, this looks to be the most possible cause. However, you may get ultrasonography done to rule out the pregnancy. If it turns out to be missed abortion, then urgent termination has to be performed lest serious complications like serious bleeding due to bleeding disorder. Your Obstetrician will take care of it. Now do not waste time and go to Obstetrician. ","hi, im currently on the pill but have been having issues with it (was taken off it and only been back on for two months). my last period was 2 weeks ago but was barely there, now i have very sore breats that even my partner has said look bigger, light dark discharge for the past 5 days, nausa, fatigue and headaches . i have done a urine test and it was negative. Could i be pregnant oris it something else. im normally very regular and havnt had a discharge like this before. Thank u for your advise." -49399,What does this chest X-ray report indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not related to a unic medical disorder. The high blood pressure could be related to primary hypertension. The arthritis is related to the age and local inflammation. The burning in the stomach could be related to chronic gastritis of the painkillers that you have taken for arthritis. Anyway, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for other secondary causes which may trigger this clinical situation: - complete blood count for anemia - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction - blood electrolytes for any possible imbalances - kidney and liver function tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","What illness do I have if I have the following symptoms: high blood pressure, nausea, dizziness, arthritis in knee and wrist, weakness and trembling day and night even after waking up from a full night s sleep, burning in the stomach when I eat greasy food or spicy food. I am a 79 years female. Thanks" -250993,What does below scan report of pregnant lady indicate?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.The 6 th day of the period comes under safe period.Safe period is the one where in there are no chances of pregnancy even with unprotected intercourse.So the sore breasts,cramps ,mood variations might not be due to pregnancy.But if the period was abnormal from your usual period like spotting or scanty bleeding then there might be suspicion of pregnancy.In that case I suggest you to do a urine pregnancy test to confirm.But if the bleeding was normal then there is no suspicion or chance for pregnancy.Hope this helps.Best regards.... ","had my period in the begining of this month, had sex on 6th day, and now my nipples are darker in color and a bit sore and sensitive, i have pains in my lower abdonamol i think thats what it is called, sort of like cramps, and my mood swings have been very out of wack latley, im very hot at times, very sleepy. Could i be pregnant this month? last october i got DNC due to unhealth baby." -79221,Suggest treatment for severe pain in stomach due to kidney stones,"Hi Sir,I understand your query and concern.As per your clinical description of pain,it usually points to renal stone located somewhere in the lower ureter.For this you need to have a CT scan of the abdomen for accurate assessment.Gelusil cannot control this pain.I advise you to have Tab Tramadol and Tab.Pantop 40 mg,a course of antibiotic taken under medical prescription to control this pain.Further expert management depends on the outcome of the CT scan result.If the size of stone is more than 5 cm then depending on the location of stone Extra corporeal lithotropsy can be done.Meanwhile you need to take soft and less spicy foods.Drink 3-4 litres of water everyday.Fruits,fruit juices,vegetable salads,soups should be taken.Post your further queries if any.Thank you. ","Hi, I am a 39 year old male and have advanced MS. I usually take oral Medrol for 3 to 4 days every two months to help with MS symptoms. It's time for my next dosing but I have inflammation of the bile ducts. My Primary physician ordered an ultrasound and the results said it was inflamed and also there is a small chance (unclear image) of a small kidney stone. Pain is dull and lessened considerably over past few days, and was clearly coming from bile ducts according to sonogram technician's examination. The lab tests and urine test reveal no blood in urine and everything but cholesterol looks pretty good. I have appointment with my physician in a week.... he won't be able to see me sooner. His staff told me if it gets bad I have to either wait for the appointment or go to the ER. The attending nurse said she wouldn't be able to help me any further unless I went and got a CT. I simply cannot afford that. I don't like to go to the ER for diagnostic purposes either--that's not what they are there for. I am not one to go to ER unless it's life threatening. I've had my gall bladder removed and have had bile duct inflammation before. This feels just like it. Last time prednisone and antibiotics worked miracles. I'm don't want to wait because not only it is very uncomfortable but I stand a chance of getting an infection if the plumbing gets bad in my body. Will taking my dose of Medrol (oral) be beneficial or harmful for the inflammation I am experiencing? My doctor won't prescribe antibiotics unless he sees me and he's just too busy for his office to squeeze me in any sooner. So it's either wait or go to ER... I have MS Contin that I take for nueropathy so I can make myself reasonably comfortable, but I would like to treat the inflammation in any way I can. I already am drinking tremendou amounts of water, pineapple iuice, cranberry juice and eating plenty of veggies. Any thoughts? Thanks for your time, Mitchell" -91844,Should I immediately see a doctor for a painful lump on the hand?,"Hello, In most cases this is just a swollen lymph node which doesn't require any specific treatment. Also, considering your description this may be some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lymphoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever, then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Then it there are doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I am an overweight but healthy person, 5ft 6 in tall and 198 lbs. I recently noticed on the outside of my right hip bone a round firm lump about 5 inches oblong size. It does not hurt and when I push on it it is firm but smooth. It is right below my waist as my hips flare and directly on over the outside of the hip bone. It does seem to swell during the day and go down when I sleep flat at night. Should I see my doctor?" -81026,"Migraines, low memory and sneezes. Why pain in kidney?","Hi, it looks like you almost certainly had a kidney issue when you had your symptoms of bleeding with burning urination. This picture is usually due to a stone or infection, but the only way to know if you have indeed passed a stone or not is to get some minimum tests done like an ultrasound of your kidneys and bladder area along with an X-ray of the same area with a urine examination for any evidence of infection. On the other hand your hives are not likely to be due to the kidney problem, and if you have upper abdominal discomfort that gets worse with alcohol, you might have sever gastritis and try avoiding anything that exacerbates it like alcohol, coffee, spicy food. you can try using antacids and medications like Ranitidine but if things get worse, you might need an endoscopy. ",3 weeks ago had kidney stone bad kind bleeding burning drops of pee while erge to push i also got hives all over my body at this time then the pain stopped im not sure if i passed it or not . but 1 week ago i got some pressure below the rib cage an a cramp on left side with also a severe stomache ache er said i had acid reflux take some pepcid but didnt comment on the hives and i still have the stomache ach that is angered by some food water heat and very angered with alcohol oops but i still have the hives i dont have heart burn or burning in my throat just a stomache ach that controlls my life now an oh the hves that r reder when im hot . -24762,I am struggling with fatigue for the last two months. How can I be treated?,"Hello. I understand your concern. I can assist you in this regard. But, before coming to any diagnosis, I would like to know the following. Let me know the details as early as possible. For more information consult a naturopathy specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/naturopathy-specialist ","Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I have been struggling with fatigue for two months. I have never been like this before. I am a very active person. But, of late, there has been a lot of stress. I had started some multivitamins. After ruling out lots of possibilities, the doctor suggested it could possibly be adrenal fatigue. The symptoms seemed to fit the diagnosis. I did a few tests and got the results today. Saliva cortisol: 8 a.m. 0.97 (normal being between 0.61 and 1.31), 12 p.m. 0.50 (normal being between 0.26 and 0.75), 4 p.m. 0.16 (normal being between 0.13 and 0.51), 8 p.m. 0.14 (normal being between 0.08 to 0.40), DHEA 916 l (normal being between 436 and 1014), and TSH 3.69 (normal being between 0.60 and 2.49), mildly elevated. Please let me know your thoughts." -80050,Hospitalized with kidney infection. What does blood report suggest?,"Thanks for your query. Both the drugs you mentioned are relatively safer in kidney disease as compared with metformin and some other anti diabetic medications. Coming to the point, saxagliptin still needs dose reduction in kidney disease if GFR is below 50 but linagliptin is not a problem at all as it is not excreted via kidney. So, linagliptin in general is the safest one when one consideres the dosing of these drugs in patient with chronic kidney disease. ",Sir my father is diabetic +CKD patient(9yrs &2yrs respectively)now our endocrinologist have started saxagliptin & Linagliptin salts.sir these salts r not prescribed in USA due due their side effects & so why prescribed in India.should he take this salt??? -32871,Can i take medroxy tablets while trying to conceive?,"Hi, you should not take medroxy progesterone if you want to conceive. YOU can take some other progesterone like duphaston or susten to be on the safer side. Also, I think you should go for evaluation first. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and a ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. You can take some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound. when follicles reach a size more than 17 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. Take progesterone like duphaston or susten for 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. if you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Dr khushboo ","i am 25,height 5'3"", weight 80 kg, my gyne doctor adviced to take medroxy 10 mg 3 times a day for regular menstration as my cycle is irregular......im married for 2 years,no child.......im planning for baby.is it contradictory to take medroxy at the same time as im planning for baby" -144040,"Have herniated discs lower back, degeneration, fibromyalgia. Did MRI. Can online doctor help?","Hi, The pain is a result of the blunt injury caused to the ribs and the underlying muscles, I would suggest you to go for a check up or X ray, to rule out any injury to the underlying lung pleura(a covering of the lungs), try taking homeopathic remedy Arnica 200, 4 pills every 3 hours till the pain subsides. Take care, get well soon. ","good day, last week i took a hard punch to my ribs (about 10cm under my armpit) it didn't hurt much at the time, but the pain came the morning after, i had to roll myself out of bed. the rib itself is not sour but whenever i take a deep breath i experience severe pain in my sternum and my back, and it seems to be getting worse. what should i do?thank you" -150801,Suggest remedy for shoulder ache and swelling and pain in knee,"Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to premenstrual syndrome. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest using Simethicone medications three times a day to relieve the bloating.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","last night i was feeling hot and cold like i had a fever but there was no fever. My body was aching on just my right side. When i woke up this morning i was feeling weak like i had been hit with a ton of bricks and still feeling a little hot and cold. I also feel bloated, my period is suppose to be coming this week. I am 24 105lbs 5 6." -119771,"What is the treatment for fever , stomach pain and burning eyes?","Hello,Not eating well is definitely dangerous for your health. You need to have a balanced diet, avoid alcohol and smoking if you do. Do some physical exercise. Also, you can try syrup Aristozyme twice daily. You have a diet filled with more fruits and vegetables.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Arun Gangadhar ","I am going through a big change in my life, taking a break with my girlfriend after it has been nearly three years. I have not had an appetite. I have only eaten little things. This has been going on since Monday. Is this dangerous for my health? Any advice? I am 20 years old." -216864,Is gum contouring surgery by laser permanent?,"HiIn regard to your query, this could be a allergic reaction for some thing what you had on the before day. Did you mean in your query after touching with sanitizer and grape juice if it is so then you might be allergic to ingredients that re present in grape juice or other one. Usually for many times after having grape juice subjects feel little itchyness at the lip line vermillion border of lip.Please do consult your physician after examination he/she may prescribe drugs for prompt relief.Hope this has clarified your doubts. ","My top lip is swollen, 3x the size and I ve been putting ice packs on it all day. It started swelling yesterday when I either touched my lip from using hand sanitizer or drinking grape juice. It has not gone down. Help what shall I do. Work friday." -554,What are the chances of pregnancy after taking an Ocp late?,"Hello. This is a common mistake that you have faced. However, a single late pill intake is in no way could turn you fertile as well as pregnant. Even if you miss a single pill, the chance of pregnancy is very remote. Now, continuous pill intake could be the reason for absence of cycle. We advice this sort of continuous pill intake only if you have endometriosis, a disease produces painful menses. However, you need to take pills with a gap of 7 days pill free period or have to be on inert pills for 7 days. Then only, you will have cycles. For further doubts consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I have been on birth control continuously for three years. About a month ago, I took a pill late instead of in the morning. My boyfriend has not ejaculated in me. But, I noticed that I have gained weight. What are the chances of me being pregnant after taking a pill late? I do not have periods since I take the pills continuously." -209033,What are the disadvantages of hormone treatment?,Continue same medication add saline nasal drops one drop to each mistrial every two hours also you have to rule out lung pathology ,"Hi, my son is one year old. He have being having difficult in breathing and was diagnosed and told he has adenoids which are not that bad. he was given claritek, cetrizine and karvol. The nasal blockage is on and off......which is the best medication you can recommend for me. Thanks" -48935,What causes p[ain left side chest before bowel movement?,"Hi, Please clarify what tubes you are talking about. And where were these placed, only then we will be able to help you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician ","son got his tubes put in week before christmas 2010 went for his 1yr check up and they were already fallen out of place a couple weeks in Jan 2011 so he just got his second set of tubes put in on March 29, 2011 and it has been 4 days and one has already fallen out what do i need to do ?" -251903,Suggest ways of conceiving a baby,Yes of course you could be pregnant.As rightly suggested 2 u repeat your test after 1 week to confirm or rule out your pregnancy ,"Hi, wanted to ask about the pregnancy..i've missed the periods my LMP was on 12/05/2010...have leg pains and headaches on and off...negetive preg. test done on 14/06/2010...same day consulted doctor...asked me to wait for 1 more week ...could i be really pregnant...also feel nauseas since morning..." -124974,"Left side of stomach in pain, diverticulitis, shortness of breath, blocked arteries. On cipro. Sound like?","Hi and welcome to HCM. Unfortunately pelvic surgeries cause excessive adhesions formations and this is hardly treated. YOu should do frequent gyn work ups to evaluate ovarian and endometrial changes because it can casue such pain too. It is usually not recomeended to do laparoscopy in abdomen full of adhesions,but you can expect that it will cause repeated problems in future. WIsh you good health. ","I am 29 yrs old. My height is 150 cm. I have been through 3 operations. One c-section. one myomectomy to remove fibroid and one laparoscopy to remove adhesions. I have constant abdominal cramps now. When I am hugry, passing stool (no constipation) even aft that. I am v puzzled. Sometimes the pain gets very severe. What do i do?" -21883,I have stomach pain and darker stool. What could be the reason?,"Hello. Darker color stools are not a good sign. Kindly do a stool examination and visit your family physician for a thorough check-up, so that he can determine the exact cause for your discomfort. There are many reasons like peptic ulcer, a bacterial infection of the stomach, inflammation of the stomach or intestines, amebic or parasitic infestation and many other causes which could be diagnosed only after a check-up and investigations. I have named just a few common ones. Kindly do not ignore and meet up with your family physician at the earliest. For more information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ","Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male, and have stomach pain for around a week (mostly after eating). The pain starts in epigastric regions, and then to lower abdomen. I started noticing changing stool color to more darker stool. There is no diarrhea or vomiting, no fever. I am taking Omeprazole for two days without a relief. What could be the reasons? And what should I do?" -75213,"Unable to conceive, bone TB, problem in fallopian tube. Negative IVF cycles. Treatment?","Hi, welcome to healthcare magic It is important to remember that the characterisitics reviewed by semen analysis only look at some of the factors in semen quality, 30% of men with normal analysis may have abnormal sperm function and those with abnormal sperm may father children. The normal results of a sperm analysis is ph normal range is 7.2 to 7.8 according to the WHO. A higher level may occur in some instances of infection which can usually be treated. Normal count is at least 20 million per ml so 16 mill/ml is slightly below this At least 50% should be mobile- 40% of yours were rapidly moving and 20% sluggish but moving 35% abnormal forms is good, it implies that 85% were normal which is a good figure. Presence of pus cells may indicate an infection. I hope this information helps ","hi I am 25 years old and this are the results of my semen analysis i am wondering if this results are good or bad considering my age also i am married for a year and still my wife not pregnant colour: greyish white volume:2.5 method of production:masturbation reaction:alkaline ph8 viscous count:16million/ml total count:40million liquified after 30 minutes type of motility A:rapid progressive: 40% B:sluggish : 20% C:nonprogressive: 15% D:immotile: 25% motility after 30 minutes :75% after 1 hour :70% after 2 hours :65% after 3 hours :60% abnormal forms: 35% (abnormal head forms:10% , abnormal tail forms :10%, abnormal mid portions:15%) spermatogenic : 1-2 /HPF Pus cells: 1-2 /HPF red blood cells :0-1/HPF and is their a relation between sexual ability and the ability to conceive" -198669,Suggest treatment for fever and runny nose in a child,"i think its rash u r trying to say you didn't mention the age of the child anyhow if both are large , breastfeeding childs may be difficult to maintain moisture so sometimes might associated with fungal infection like pitryasis versicolaror else in small child it might be a nappy rash that should be sort out there are lot of products available in market for nappy rash you can buy it or else show it to a nearest physician and confirm it and go with his opinion too ","My babies(twins) have some rush on the faces and on the hip where pamper linner passes not much though, could it be fungal infection that may require changing their sheets oftenly because its just more evident on face. ve applied candiderm cream, its reducing but fear of steroids any effect." -257367,Had sex while menstruating. Taken Nordette. Possible to get pregnant?,Hi dear u have taken so many precaution then why to worry. Condom itself was enough. To get preg sperm must be deposited inside vagina. So dont worry at all. Even then if u have doubt. Do a urine preg test after 10 days. These kit u usually get in medical shop. Thank u ,"Jan 3 twas my first time of having sex. We used condom, do the withdrawal method ( Coitus interruptus ), voiding/urinating (estimated time 30-45 mins after), i also took 4 nordette pills after the intercourse and another 4 pills of nordette 12hours after the 1st dosage. At this moment im very nervous and scared of getting pregnant. Is there any possibility of getting pregnant? Im 18 years old by the way, and my cycle is very irregular not in the average 28days cycle. Please, enlighten me." -234541,"Any thoughts about sore, red and inflamed penis tip?","HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem of night emission since 2-3 years.It is natural to have night emission at the age of adolescence and in majority of cases it gets cured of its own without any treatment over a period of few years.It has been proved scientifically that night emission does not have any negative effect on any systems or organ in body.Following measure will help you to resolve your problem1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking.. Dr.Patil. ","hello doctor, i m a 23 year old boy . I started masturbating at the age of around 16 or 17 , but i left it when i was around 20. But after i left it , frequent night emissions became the problem. At first i thought it would reduce by time but it has not stopped untill now and i am very much upset due to this. i encounter nightfall atleast 2-3 times in a week and it has degraded my health . Please suggest me some measures or guidelines in this regard. Thank you" -165202,What causes very bad muscle spasms in legs?,"hi,thanks for the brief history of you.as you mentioned you are on medication and also having TB of bone. I will advice you something which will make some help to you. Doing regular meditation and breathing exercises will help you with a good energy to fight against the illness and improve your oxygen in blood. Improving the blood oxygen will help imporve the cellular metabolism and also improve the drug absorption capacity of the cells which will induce the effect of medicine to fight against TB.Also, small exercises to keep the mobile active . As human body is like a river. Designed to move like a water. Any stoppage of the human body will act like a stagnant water and will become the house of viruses and infections. To avoid such situation to occur the body to do some simple exercise as even the hemodynamics of the blood will be maintained and the blood oxygen reaching to the cells will improve.also you need to keep a strong attitude and mind to keep fighting it. TB is the infection of something unwanted from the body. but by improving the mental strength, oxygen in blood and mobility of hemodynamics will help body fight as body is a medicine of its own. also, the supplement provided to you are competitive enough to fight against the TB virus, but improving the drug absorption capacity of cells is of dude importance to fight better.with the grace of God I wish you a good health. ","Hello Doctor, I am Kiran Bala and 49 years old. Right now I am on medication for Bone Tv Gastric problems. Using the following medicines. Macfolate Plus capsules daily @10 PM (course for around 18 months) R-Cinex daily before breakfast and PYRI-10 breakfast (course for 18 monthss). I was suffered with this problem continuously to Last year 19 june to this year 2014. I was helpless and there is no recovery so please Help me doc. Othere wise I am going to die." -103657,What is the connection between cervical pain and chest pain?,"Hello dear Gemma , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is combined effect of gastritis with or without ulcer underlying and underlying anxiety ( even when you are watching TV or happy , because this I am narrating about the subconcious mind , not concious mind )Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing you fine health ahead .Regards . ","I m 25 I m a stone over weight but haven t always been, iv had chest pains frm being 16-17 docs thought it was stress but they happen wen I m happy. Watching tv, asleep, walking.... Then they thought gastric reflux but j changed my diet and it still happened. Iv smoked on and off since my teens. Iv had 2 healthy children but last year j had an ectopic and 2 misscarraiges within 6 months. I have the inplanon which iv had since the day after my second midcarraige. I get very heavy painful periods and every so often I get painful blood clots in my fingers. The chest pain comes on slowly over 5 mins and gets worse then dies off. It feels like it s just under my bra strap in the middle of my chest, n spreads out to my jaw and round my back , it s very scary n sometimes dk painful j feel like I m going to die. A crushing aching feeling. Ppl have said indigestion but I ve experienced that with my pregnancies ands it s nothing like that. I can also taste metal wen it travels to my jaw. Thankyou gemma" -246622,"What causes body pain, tiredness and mood swings?","Hi, You can consider alternatives like Gabapentin. In severe cases you can also opt for ketamine sublingual preparation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I have a server back injury, I had back surgery in July 2013, and the surgeon fused my lower back, and have 6 screws, anyway the surgery didn t work, maybe 6 months later, so I have been taking oxycodone 10-325 ever since at 6 every day, they don t work on my pain anymore, just my neouraphy on my feet, so what is stronger than what I am taking?" -215127,Suggest treatment for swollen gum,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The soreness in the jaw and swelling over the lip could be because of the allergic or hypersensitivity to the lipstick or it can be secondary to any tooth or gum infection. The infection can result in pus formation and spread to the lip and cheek region.Consult a oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out these two conditions.If it is because of the allergy, stop using that lipstick and you can take antihistamines like cetrizine.If it is because of the infection then take a course of antibiotics and get the gum and teeth treated with root canal treatment and scaling respectively.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","My lips and inside of my jaw is sore and irratated slightly swollen I am a 36 years old black female, I work ine a medical facility. These symptoms started after wearing them same type of lipstick for two weeks color stay. I have worn it ine tje past burn not usually daily but thes symptoms have progressively gotten worst to then point where then corners of my mouth bleed. What could be causing this? I have DM, HBP, HI CHOLESTEROL" -155690,What is the pressure sensation on the front of my neck?,"Hello, Most probably it could be a swollen lymph node. As of now, you can take antibiotics preferably moxclav. If swelling persists better to consult a general surgeon and plan for a fine needle biopsy to make a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",Hi I ve just noticed a lump on the right side of my neck only able to notice when I turn my head feels more like a bump than a hard lump should this be a concern I m a bit of a health anxious person but it s not the same on other side feels more muscily than a hard lump -242634,"Insomnia, memory loss, muscle twitches. MRI shows sinus blockage. Taken antibiotics. No periods","Hi,These problems could indicate that you are depressed. Depression is relatively common affecting 1 in 10 people. I suggest you see your doctor to discuss your symptoms and possible treatment options.These may include starting an exercise programme as it has been shown that regular exercise can improve the symptoms. Also, there are various talking therapies such as counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy. Drugs may be an option.I hope you find this helpful.Regards,Dr K A Pottinger,MBChB FRCA ","sir,i was full of cheer and lead a happy life until june this year.suddenly something happened.it started to feel like there's a big hole some where.i started to think to figure out what it is and continued to think.nothing was there to make me sad.i have everything.but yet im very much sad and i think alot.when it comes to thinking i cant stop my self from that.as a result i even failed one of my exams.the thing is i always tend to think about negative things in life and the negative ways the life would be.there s no way for me to stop my self from thinking like that.i would be really pleased if you could figure out what my problem could be.thank you." -22968,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -66318,Suggest medication for a wound on the finger caused while cutting with a knife,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.TPHA is Treponema palidum hemagglutinatuon assay. It is positive in syphilis.Treatment for this condition is injectable penicillin. If you receiving the treatment for 5 months and your titre in not going down is suggestive of resistant infection in you.I advice you should change the drug to the Doxycycline 100 mg two times a day until you are clear with this bug.Please avoid sexual inter course until you are all clear with the infection. If your partner is having the same infection than you can both take the treatment simultaneously and both should be treated completely to cure the infection.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM ","I m TPHA pisitive and got 2.4 million unit twice in 5 months, it was 1:160 initially, but 1:80 but on 25.08.2012 it 1:160 agian. i m wooried, pleaese guide, i have taken 2.4 million unit + 2.4 million unit of pencilion in three months interval. wht shuld i do now. pleeeeeease help, i want to get rid of this disease." -29032,I had two falls followed by dizziness and heavy sweating. What could be the reason?,Hi. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am a 41 year old female with regular periods. I am 5'4"" and weighs approximately 165 pounds. I have fainted this morning and almost exactly a month ago. The first time was in the middle of the night. When I woke up to use the bathroom, and while I was in the toilet, I broke out in a clammy sweat. I made it to the kitchen and started getting real lightheaded and almost dizzy. I remember a little bit of spotty vision and ear ringing. I know I heard and felt hit the floor, but I do not remember going down. It seemed almost instant that I woke up still sweaty. Besides being in pain from the fall, I felt better. This morning, I woke up and started my routine just fine. After about 15 minutes of being awake and moving around, the same thing happened. I began sweating and getting dizzy. Fearing what happened last time, I consciously slide myself down to sit on the floor, but I still fell forward hitting my head on the table in front of me. Again, I was sweaty but felt better. Approximately, three years ago, my PCP diagnosed MS with my MRI, but my neurologist denied that." -200008,How to help a child that is having hard motions with his butt hurting ?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of bumps in mouth and fever is because of viral infection. It seems to be due to herpetic gingivostomatitis due to poor and compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with Ibuprofen with fever and body ache. Take diet rich in plenty of fluids. avoid cold carbonated drinks. You should take take multivitamin supplement, containing Vit.C, B complex and magnesium to help with muscle stiffness and fatigue. Your symptoms will resolve in one week. Avoid intake of hot, sharp and spicy food. Till then have rest and visit pediatrician once and get it examined. start with proper course of antiviral drugs after prescription. Avoid spicy food. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","My daughter is 5 years old. About 2 days ago she had a °104 fever along with chills. Yesterday she complained all day of her mouth hurting and could not eat due to the paon. She woke up in the middle of the crying and said there were bumps all over her. I rubbed herr and realized that she has bumns on her calf and knee and also her elbows. When she woke up this morning t the rash had spread to her palms, back of the hands, bottom and tops of hrr feet and her arms. Within in about 4 hours the bumps had multiplied. I took her to the doctor and she said it was just a virus but also informed me that my daughter also has bumps in the back of her mouth. Im not happy with the doctors decision, being that she performed no tests.. The bumps dont itch so i have no clue whays wrong with ny daughter!! Please help ud" -10621,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -108012,What causes mucous inside the lungs with neck and shoulder pain?,Hi thanks for contacting HCM...According to complaints you can have allergic cough or repeated viral flu...Your chest clear so no chance of tuberculosis.Symptomatic treatment given.For inflammation relief benadryl might needed.More water...You also having post nasal drip as fluid feeling in throat....If blocked nose there oxymetazoline nasal spray given....If you have acid reflux then also pain can be there...If cough need to suppressed and troublesone dextromethorphan syrup need.Honey help in soothing....OSHA root help in relieving irritation.Take care.If still condition worsen spirometry done for further work up.Dr.Parth ,"I get a bad cough about twice a year in spring and after our first rain. It last about 2 months and then is all of a sudden gone. I have gone to my doctor and had chest x-rays and every thing is clear. I have been told it is just an allergy cough and to take Musinx DM extra strength in case there is something to cough up. This year however, my cough started in August and a month later I still have it. It is a chesty broncial sounding cough. It is worse at night and sometimes I cannot control having a ""coughing attack"" that contracts everything in my body so hard I end up with sore chest, ribs, etc.Then I am constantly clearing my throat for about a half an hour after that due to it feeling like there is liquid in the back of my throat. Is their anything that I can take to stop the cough?" -43611,"Psoriasis on legs, back, took Devobet which cleared the back. Itching around groin, area above penis. What is this ?","Hi, To keep psoriasis under remission, you may try these 1) scalp- use a tar based shampoo. Also apply a steroid salicylic acid lotion daily over scalp lesions 2) elbow and knee- use mild soap to bathe( dove, venusia, cetaphil etc). Moisturise skin by applying cotaryl or moisturex cream. Apply a steroid salicylic acid based ointment over the lesions. It is always better to use prescription drugs under a dermatologist's follow up, so kindly consult a dermatologist nearby too. Hope that answers your query. Take care. ","hi i have scalp psoriasis ..I was using topical shampo...I recently went to a water theme park...after that iam finding my scalp psoraisis is returning and white patches are coming ..though noe it is in mil state...Also i have psoriasis in my elbow and knee . ...Pls suggest we what need to be done to prevent it...What ointments, medicines..i should use for my scalp and knees" -84045,How to balance protein intake to the body with liver cirrhosis?,"Hello hope you are very well What HBsAg indicates is that you were in contact with the virus, most of the patients usually clear the virus and negatively affect HBsAg. The persistence of HBsAg for more than six months can tell us about chronicity and in this case it is necessary to perform a complete panel of the Hepatitis B virus to be able to detect if your state was acute, some of the chronic variants or by vaccination. In addition, it is very important that your family or social circle should be near the detection of HBsAg, since the main routes of transmission are sexual and blood contact. ",I am a 52 year old woman an I donated blood to a blood center in April. I got my results back this week and the screening test HBsAg for hepatitis came back Positive and they did a confirmation test on called HBsAg neutralization which came back Negative. What does this mean for me? -164337,Suggest remedy for pain and swelling in finger during gallbladder attacks,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.As you have thyroid problem I think it should be hyperthyroidism, since due to This there are chances of adding on weight and also the legs feeling fluid retenion.The first foremost thing required is to check the thyroid levels in your body. Undergoing a TSH test should help understand the levels. Post which the medication has to be used to control the levels of thyroid in blood.Also, along with medication you need to perform regular physical exercises as the combination of drug therapy and exercises has positive effects in my clinical practice.There will be a slowness in the physical activity of your muscles due to thyroid issue leading to early fatigue and reduced metabolism. Having a combination of drug therapy and physical exercises should give you good results.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel ","Hello, I have been having problems with my feet and ankles retaining water, for at least two months now. Went to the doctors, he gave me water pills but they aren t helping. My mother has a thighroid problem and I was told it could be passed on from mother to daughter and so on. I have been putting on weight all of a sudden, and usually I can control the weight but now I cant. Could all of this be caused by a thighroid problem?" -25217,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -158500,What causes pain and weakness in the hand?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.These symptoms of swelling, stiffness and redness may be related to any of the pediatric rheumatic diseases which are autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, if he is under the age of 16.The most common form of these, is juvenile idiopathic arthritis.It is very important to put the right diagnosis, for treating his condition properly.I suggest you to take him to a rheumatologist, to perform physical examination and some blood analysis.For pain relief he can use anti inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My son s joints, knee, wrist, fingers will suddenly swell, turn red and become stiff. It is very painful.. Sometimes it will last a couple minutes and other times longer. There doesn t seem to be any in usual factor, such as always when cold, or hot, tired or middle of day. What type of specialist should I take him to?" -69483,Suggest treatment for bumps on penis,"hello madam,welcome to HCM,i would better suggest you to take your friend to a hospital and get blood tests done so that the exact cause of the fever can be assessed and correct treatment can be given. ","Hi, my boyfriend has been very hot and feels as if he might pass out. I have him lying in bed now. He says he has a fever, but I don t really feel one on his forehead. His skin feels cool and he is not clammy, nor very sweaty. The past four days he has been working outside, maybe 5-9 hours each day. But he has been drinking water. Today he went and played paintball with friends, and came back like this. He ate food and has been drinking liquids, but still is in bed with a cold washcloth against his head. Any help?" -62987,Suggest treatment for high fever,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms such as fever, chills, coughing and loss of appetite which seems to be due to infection either viral or bacterial. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take combination of anti-inflammatory drug along with Ibuprofen. You should take Amoxicillin as well for 5 days as it could be the case of co-infection. Drink plenty of liquids. You should take diet rich in soft and bland food. Visit General physician once and get it examined. Get blood tests done if symptoms keeps on persisting. Do tepid sponging as well. Take painkiller as well. Avoid intake of out side food. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Hi, may I answeIr your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have been so sick the past three days. I went to doc and he tested me for flu, it came back negative. But he said he did not believe that to be true because all my symptoms pointed to the flu. I am worried because I have a four year old. I have fever of 100 or 101, chills, coughing, runny nose, loss of appetite among many other symptoms. What do you think?" -23190,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -157488,What causes painful swelling and a dark bruise on the leg and foot?,"Hi, If you can do the routine works, no need to go for surgery. If weakness or difficulties are present, better to go with surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi, I recently tore my bicep tendon at the elbow(6 days ago). I saw my surgeon yesterday and surgery is obviously the way he’d like to go. Unfortunately I am a carpenter and self employed so the idea of not being able to work is a scary one. My surgeon did say that I had great strength and range of motion and that I may be ok if I choose not to do the surgery. My question is: will I experience more loss of strength or supination that has occurred right now, over time? Or is this the worst I will be?" -148316,What diet should be followed in case of low potassium level?,"HIWell come to HCMNo this is not the normal condition but this could be due to the allergic condition because of the transfusion and this may be due to the transient allergic condition and in my opinion this need to be treated with anti-histamine and the best option would be Tab Levocetrizine 10 mg three times in day, take care. ",My mother had two units of blood within the last 7-10 days. She just told me today that she had little purple spots showing up all over. After I read her paperwork it said she should seek help ASAP but she thinks she s ok. She s had blood previously with surgeries and developed Hep C from that. How serious is this should I get her to Hospital ASAP or just call her Dr in morning? -23856,A 7-year-old child lost two front teeth 18 months ago. When will they erupt?,"Hi. Normally it should have started erupting as seven to eight years is the average age and 7 to 12 months is the average eruption time after tooth falls. In case your girl is malnourished or low in weight or there is any other systemic condition associated, the situation might differ. I think you need to visit a dentist and get an X-ray IOPAR done to know the proper situation. So visit a dentist as soon as possible and get the proper information of the cause. Mostly the tooth erupts by itself, after taking above average time. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,My 7-year-old daughter lost her two front teeth well over 18 months ago. They have no signs of coming in still. Is there a problem? Should I get a check up done?" -52341,Will Amoxicillin elevate blood pressure?,"Hi,.Tanks for askingyour query,If it's LVH only you need not to worry but please make sure that its not hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Early death of your father during exertional activity can be because of missed Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.So to be on safe side you can go for a repeat echo.As it is amanual test some times technician can miss HOCM.As per your query regarding LVH,No its not reversible however it can be controlled very well.Target blood pressure is 130/86 mm of hg and try to keep your pressure less then it.If managed well long time prognosis is excellent.Just keep your blood pressue below target.Never over exert yourself.You can do exercise but start doing them gradully and increase your capacity daily. ",I have been diagnosed with LVH. I am 59 and did half marathon training for the past 10 years. My father died at 34 after running for a bus and had a heart attack when he sat down on the bus. My LV wall thickness is 18mm. I am now on blood pressure treatment. What is my long term prognosis and is it possible to reduce the LVH back to normal? -193750,How can runny nose in a toddler be treated?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You don't have to worry unless your baby becomes inactive and is not having milk and passing stools and urine. You can continue giving enterogermina to your baby. You can also give syrup zinc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Hi sir, our baby is 2 months old. For last few days his poop frequency is 5 to 6 times and dark greenish semi solid. We gave 3 files of enterogermina. But the poop color is still greenish. The amount of poop everytime is small. Only one time it is more and green. Can we continue enterogermina for 3 days." -121319,Suggest remedy for abdominal pain,Hi.Thanks for your query.Read the history.I would advise you to insist on CT scan or at least an ultrasonography. It is true that the drained abscess is not going to get alright overnight. It will take a few weeks and so getting this feeling of heaviness is not much to bother about unless you have the following signs:FeverChillsDistension of abdomenConstipation or loose motions Vomiting and so on. Continue the antibiotics meticulously and report back if any of the symptom as mentioned develop. ,Had hysterectamy 8\15 on 8\19 found out huge abcessed in my stomach that made me septic they cut me belly button down two in hospital then they found 6 cm right were the uterus would be they went up my vagina anf said they cleaned it out two days later sent home no repeat ct since i been home my stomach feels heavy at the bottom last night i started going thru feeling hot when its actually very cool im scared its came back i went to the surgine yesterday who says he doesnt see a need to do a repeat ct but im scared and i do what do u think -109686,Suggest treatment for severe pain in the liver and chest area,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of lung Infection (pneumonia) is more. Lung infection is common in asthma patients due to poor lung defense. And cough, greenish phlegm, weakness, dizziness etc are common symptoms of pneumonia. So better to get done chest x ray first. Chest x ray will also be helpful in screening of lung cancer. No blood tests are available for diagnosis of lung cancer. Non specific tumour markers like CEA, LDH, CA125 etc are raised in lung cancer. But these are non specific and hence diagnosis can not be made on their values. Screening of lung cancer is done by chest x ray. And fir confirmation, CT thorax and biopsy are required. But at present, you need chest x ray to rule out pneumonia. Hope I have solved your query.Wish you good health. Thanks. ","hello doctor for the last 6 days ive been dealing with a coughing problem at first i thought it was just an asthma attack .. which i usually deal with a inhaler or if it get worse a nebulizer ... ive been coughing rusty green sputum, feeling tired and weak, dizzy, headache, and pain in my chest area .... i wanted to check if it was lung cancer since my family has a history with cancer ... so can lung cancer be detected by blood test? if so what tyoe of blood test is needed" -128281,Suggest treatment for bump on head after fall,"Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury secondary to the fall.X ray & MRI of the spine will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in diet which will help in strengthening of bones.Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.Wishing a Good Health.Take care. ",i fell down the stairs and hit my back on the corner of some stairs. There is swelling next to my spine and it hurts from my neck down. I never hit my neck or head but when i fell i couldn t speak for a good minute and my vision went blurry and i couldn t see well for a few minutes. -75696,Why am I not able to conceive when all my reports are normal ?,Thanks for the query Chlamydia itself is one of the reasons for you not getting preganant. You might have to try alternative methods of pregnancy like test tube baby. I suggest u meet a specialist of fertility clinic Have a healthy living ,"i am 39yrs old, 1.52, 85 . had 3kids bw the ages 22 to 29 without problem; at the age of 33 had a 4mths pregnancy that never developed. for the past two yrs i have been having permenant infections (clamdia etc) febuary this year i had a surgery for an infection at the mouth of the uterus; Since 33, i have not been able to become pregnant , want is the reason" -26127,How to overcome the disgust after having an injured bird fly into my kitchen?,Hello. Thanks. Best regards. For more information consult a psychologist counsellor online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/psychologist-counsellor ,"Hello doctor, Today in the morning a wounded pigeon entered my kitchen suddenly. It was attacked by other pigeons. It sat down on my mixer. I took a stick to remove it. But, failed to remove it. I am a vegetarian. I cannot tolerate such a thing in my kitchen. Nobody helped me. At last, my maid came and somehow removed it with a stick. Since then, I do not feel like eating anything or doing anything. I am feeling disgusted. I cannot cook anything. How to come out of this feeling of disgust and dirt? I feel nauseous. Please help." -67204,How to get rid of large deep pore on chest?,"YES YOU CAN HAVE SEX. TAKE ONE KIT (ALL THE TABLETS) AT A TIME BEFORE BREAKFAST DAILY WITHOUT BREAK FOR 2 MONTHS. YOUR DOCTOR WILL REDUCE MEDICINE AFTER TWO MONTHS.URINE WILL BE YELLOW ,DO NOT WORRY. SOME PERSONS FEEL VOMIT ,YOU CAN TAKE ANTI EMETIC TABLET DOMSTAL BEFORE TAKING MEDICINES.IF DOES NOT SUITS, CAN TAKE ONE BY ONE TABLET, EVEN AFTER FOOD.IF YOUR EYES BECOME YELLOW ( JAUNDICE) ,DO NOT WORRY ,GET LIVER ENZYME TESTED, DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR. ","Hi,My wife was detected TB and as per doctors prescription she is using AKT 4 and the course was just started before 10 days. so can we participate in sex while using AKT 4 course.And please let us know how to use AKT 4 tablets and timings when it should be used for one strip" -213185,Suggest treatment for sensitive teeth and painful cold sensitive gums,"Best possible way to decide on removing your wisdom tooth, Would be to do an x-ray and look at position. If there is any bone obstruction which we normally term it as an impaction, then the dentist decides on extraction or removal. If there is soft tissue covering and persistent irritation and inflammation, then the dentist would approach with simple procedure of removal of the soft tissue covering only called operculectomy. ",I am looking for a dentists opinion. I am 36 and my bottom wisdom tooth is growing in. I have no pain in my tooth but I keep biting down on my gum where it is growing. Do I have to get my wisdom extracted or can the gum be cut to help my wisdom grow in better. -149841,"80 years. Frequent low BP after taking bike ride, eating breakfast and drinking 1 qt plus. Concerning?","Hello,Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Since, you mentioned that you are taking Tricor ( TRIAMCINOLONE) from last one year. The side effects of Tricor are swelling over face , osteoporosis, peptic ulceration, hyperglycaemia . Due to depletion of calcium you feels tiredness and weakness. In my opinion consult your treating doctor and discuss about this . Good luck. Dr. HET ",Been on tri cor for about a year. in the last couple months Ive been experiencing noticing weakness and feeling tired on occasion. My Dr. said my white blood count was elevated a little and checked it again. Still was a little high. Wants to re-check in couple months. Last 2 weeks been experiencing more weakness and trembling and very tired. Could this this attributed to TriCor -58076,Is pain around heart normal while having arrhythmia?,"Hello and thanks for writing.I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. The symptoms you are describing may be related to angina, though acid reflux or musculoskeletal pain may also be a possibility.It is my advice to you that you consult a doctor and get some basic cardiac workup like ECG or TMT or Echo to rule out any cardiac issues. Depending upon the cause suitable management plan may be formulated for you.In the mean time i suggest that you may not take any stress or anxiety and do not exert yourself too much. ",I am 33 yr old male in good physical condition. I started feeling some normal heartburn about two weeks ago when lying down. About five days ago I started feeling dull chest pain/tighness. It is more of a dull throb and is not very painful. Feels more like muscle soreness in my heart area than anything else. I am also experiencing what feels like dull weakness (though not at all painful) in my left arm. Are these related or I should I be more concerned? -228590,What causes swelling below my penis head?,HICanestan will help but it sounds like you have a fungal skin infection and you need prescription ketoconazole cream to resolve the problem ,"Hi, hope you are well. I am experiencing an itchy sensation on scrotum, and since I itched a bit too much I can ripped off a bit of the skin, so can I apply Canesten?Age 22, height 5'7, weight 68 kgs, no previous records as such nor haivng diabetes or any other sickness or cancer" -68873,How to cure swelling of around 3cm after retrieving pus from the spot?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Herpes is transmitted by contact with lesions though there is small risk of asymptomatic transmission as well.Asymptomatic transmission means that the person does not have any symptoms of an acute outbreak but still capable of transmitting the virus.Herpes 1 is most commonly associated with the oral lesions and herpes 2 with the genital infections though it is possible for the opposite to occur.Oral herpes is very common.It is possible for you to be tested to determine if you are infected with either one of these infections. The tests can determine the type if any, if present.You can speak to your doctor about this possibility.I hope this helps ","Can you only get herpes from an out break or open lesion? Do the lesions have to be like an open sore before contagious, or is it contagious before it becomes as open sore? I get sores on my mouth when im in the sun to long is this a form of herpes? Can I get blood tested to determine if I have herpes and will be determine which type if either I have?" -16797,What are the bony fragments left after tooth extraction?,Hello. If the bony fragments can be seen outside the wound and are painful to touch with tongue then you should go back to your dentist. Your dentist should have prescribed you painkillers and antibiotics for some relief. Do not touch the wound at all. Today definitely will be painful so take two to three tablets of painkillers at four hours interval. By tomorrow pain will decrease. Bony fragments are chipped bone which surrounds the teeth and may get broken when teeth are being pulled out. If it is outside the wound and can be seen clearly you may go back to the dentist for taking it out or grinding it down. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ,"Hello doctor,My partner had extracted a tooth today at the dentist but there are bony fragments left and he is in a lot of pain. What are the bony fragments? Are they bones of the tooth?" -218088,What could a fleshy string hanging along with a baby tooth indicate?,"hello thanks for consulting at hcm,,if the burn on inside cheek is white and thick it could be leukoplakia, since u have smoking habit,, mouth wash will not cure this white patch,, u have to stop the habit of smoking and then take a course of antioxidants with the prescription of oral medicine/oral surgeon specialist,,plz consult asap for a check up and treatment..hope it helps,,tc ","I've been smoking for almost two years. I stopped recently because I began to develop a sore on my gums and inner cheek that felt like a burn. I am now noticing white patches where this sore is. I just bought a mouthwash with chlorohexidine from my dentist, but I didn't have a scheduled appointment at that time, so he never got a chance to look inside my mouth. What is this sore and what are the white patches and will they go away if I keep using the chlorohexidine mouthwash ?" -193180,How can a raised facial lump be treated?,"Hello, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but this is not due to infection this is due to a genetic metabolic error.. consider ICSI with a selection of disease-free embryos. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ",my first child is infected with mucolipidosis type 1. she is 10 monts old. now my wife is 6 mon pregnent. she had an ultrasound last day. They told me that they found edema in child forehead and her intestine is polyechogenecity. could you please tell me is there any chance of mucolipidosis for the second child -139038,What causes lower back pain and cramps after my periods?,"If athritis is clearly shown in investigations, treatment of arthritis also responds, there is no doubt the same is causing consistent back pain.Ileostomy doesn't cause arthritic pain.If you change doctor or pain killers, it won't help you. Instead I would advise to my own patients to get the additional support of Ayurveda's pain management oils such as Mahanarayan oil, Mahavishgarbh oil, Mahamash oil or Rumalya liniment of Himalya etc....vast range. Selection of oil by your Ayurveda doctor may be on the basis of condition assessed. Generally the oils are applied after hot fomentation over back for better absorption.It will support you 100%. No side effects. May be little smelly. Hope it gives you hint for immediate future step for better relief. ","Hi Doctor. Im a 53 year old male.i have cronic back pain from a injury 15 years ago. I had a back operation and I had my larg intestines removed , i had a eliostomy and wear a colostomy bag. My cat scan shows that I have arthurites all through my back. Im taking Opana 15 for my cronic pain every 12 hrs but I only get relief for about 4 to 5 hrs.I think it has somthing to do with my eliostomy.What do you think?" -101955,What can I do to relieve my cough that gets worse at night?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Elevated hemidiaphragm or eventration of diaphragm both are different things. Elevated diaphragm is secondary to other lung pathology like pleural effusion, lung collapse, lung cancer etc. Diaphragm eventration is defect in diaphragm itself. Most of the time it is congenital (birth defect). Traumatic chest injury cancer also cause eventration. So in my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, CT thorax to identify pathology. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","What is the difference between elevated right hemidiaphragm and eventration. Nurse said eventration is not a problem like elevation. I had appointment for shortnessofbreath that doesn't resolve with asthma meds etc. Shortness of breath with little exertion, such as when I'm folding laundry. I am female age 63." -216381,What causes mouth infections?,"Thanks for using Health care Magic.Read your query.In your query you have not mentioned if any of your child's in that area are decayed or does she has any history of pain/trauma in that region.By the complaint described, it can be a abscess related to any of the tooth which will require an thorough examination by the dentist .She may also require a dose of antibiotics .I would advice you to visit a pedodontist and get it checked as soon as possible and get the needed treatment done.Hope this was helpful.Thanks and regards. ","Hi, I have 5 years old girl who suddenly got her top front lip swollen 2 weeks ago, after about 3 days the swollen go away, I found out there is a growth on her top front gum. The colour of the growth is red and a has a few white spot on it. I am really worry about it....I have search on the web, I could not find the right gum disease that similar to that one..." -88156,Suggest treatment to reduce SGPT levels,"Hello Thanks for writing to HCMIncreased SGPT indicates liver injury.Increase in SGPT may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.You need few other investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar(RBS),Complete liver function test(LFT),Viral markers,ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations can be done if needed.Proper treatment depend upon findings.You may need few medicines after investigations.Get well soon.Hope I have answered your question.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","I am 36 yr old male. weigh 68 kg. i am a teetotaler, i have conducted the liver function test in July,2011 & Now(5 Nov,2011). The following is the report details 17July 2011 - SGOT : 38 U/L ; SGPT : 98 U/L 5Nov,2011 - SGOT : 65 U/L ; SGPT : 130 U/L. I request you to provide the below details... 1) What will be the reason for this upword trend of the SGPT & SGOT readings ? 2) whom need to be consulted furhter for this, means any specialist? My loaction is Dombivili(Thane)" -196990,What is the prognosis in a 21 month old with 4q33 deletion?,"It is very difficult to say why this might happen. It could be that she has only now noticed it. The usual causes of protruding labia is having sex, which is not relevant for your daughter. Yoyu should consider showing her to a gynaecologist. ","my daughter asked me with a great deal of concern, why her inner labia was sticking out. she said this has never happened to her before. I am a single father of four children and don t know how to answer this question.? she is 12 y/o old ans has not started her period." -217109,How long should I wear braces?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query,Bad breath could be a result of poor oral hygiene, git disturbance, tongue coating.I would suggest you get complete mouth scaling and polishing done.At home take antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Get your complete physical examination done.Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated,Use tongue cleaner or soft bristle toothbrush to clean your tongue.Take care! ","When I brush my teeth, stinking and bitter saliva comes from my throat. Also after every meal I have bad breath coming from my mouth. I brush twice When I brush my teeth, stinking and bitter saliva comes from my throat. Also after every meal I have bad breath coming from my mouth. I brush twice" -233236,Is sperm count of 40 millions/ml normal?,"Hello .1. Remember once for all, There is no such option to increase in size.2.Such hopes will psychologically disturb your sex life.3.Try to relax and have fun, most of the studies says size does not play major role.4.watching fils not harm, but every thing has limit, you can't give physical stress more than needed - limit as much as you can.Any thing to ask?? Do not hesitate. ",".I watch blue films daily and is watching bluefilms daily harmful?I am not able to control myself.I also used to masterbate daily but i stopped masterbating completely knowing that it is not good for health.But i am not able to control watching blue films.My penis size is 3 inches, and i am just married one Please answer my questions and please help me out.how can incease my penis size Thank u" -114499,What are the side effects of Nexito Plus 05 mg?,"Hello, If your pulse and bp under control with single dose than you skip next dose. Common side effects of metoprolol include: Dizziness or lightheadedness, tredness, depression, nausea, dry mouth, stomach pain. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Arup Majumdar ",I have been taking Metroprolol for a few days after having an ER trip due to racing pulse and high bp. 25 per day divided in two doses. It s nearing time for my second dose and I am having tingling in my chin and throat and am chilling a little. Should I skip this next dose? -167267,Is there a possibility of blood clot from the extended car trip?,hiDo some hot fomentation and apply anti-inflammatory gel locally two three times daily.Also do gentle massage of calf.it will settlebest wishes ,"I have a muscle knot in my calf. The pain started in my buttock, but really doesn t hurt much there anymore just my calf. Feels better when sitting or laying down. Bother me when standing. I twisted something in my back while golfing a couple weeks ago. Not sure if this what triggered it. The calf isn t red, hot or swollen. Just hurts in a small area, not the entire calf." -60904,What do the following results of child s urine culture and sensitivity test indicate?,Hello! I have been through your question.Related your concern I think that you should know that Cefdinir has hoarseness (loss of your voice) as a side effect. Cefdinir belongs class of cephalosporins and has not relation with cipro and levaquin that belong fluoroquinolone class. You should speak with your doctor to decide to stop or not Cefdinir.I hope my answer helps you. I wish you a quick recovery. ,I just started on cefdinir for a bad cough and sinusitis...now I totally lost my voice as I did when I was given levaquin a number of years ago...are these drugs including cipro related? I feel I should avoid them altogether...I have no trouble w az pack...thank you -189005,Has dementia and lung cancer spreading to other organs and lso hospice involved. What to do?,"Hi, you have a symptom of passing blood clots which is not due to hemmoroids. intermittent passage of blood can happen in hemorroids or cancer.but cancer may also have other symptoms like palpable mass in abdoman, constipation, weight loss but these may not be in all the cases. you have to under go colonoscopy to rule out the possibality of a colon cancer as your sister already have the same. ","My 45 year old sister just got diagnosed with colon cancer and showed no symptoms. I am 42 years old, overweight, and have had hemorrhoids for years. I have intermittently passed blood while having a bowel movement, sometimes a lot of blood or even a clot. I sometimes tend to be a hypochondriac and I have convinced myself that I have it too. Should I panic?" -257289,"Had implanon inserted, not had periods since then. Feeling Dizziness, hot flashes and Bruising. Suggestion?","Hi, Hormonal contraceptive are known to cause Mood changes, Weight changes , unpredictable breakthrough bleeding etc.Alternative methods for contraceptions are1) male condoms safest and (99%effective and protects for sexual diseases)2) vaginal diaphragm are also safe but non conventional for most users.3) intrauterine device ( 80-90 % effective but increase chances for extra uterine pregnancy in some cases)4) permanent solution is fallopian tube ligation (Reversing tubal ligation success rate is very low so only used if no more pregnancy needs)5) If single partner/husband only - vasactomy is viable alternative for permanent control done on male.you can choose any of the above method to get rid for nasty hormonal therapy side effects.Hope you find it helpful . ","hi.I m really need help.Im 30 y.o.I never used any hormonal contraceptives .I have child.And now im using NuvaRing for a nearly 3 weeks.My mood r change but most important s my weight gain ,I dont want put on weight.so how long I have to wait until its gets bk to normal.Or do I have to change this Nuvaring for a different contraceptive?Its important for me.Thank you so much.." -143234,"Have back problem, taking co-codamol, naproxen, getting burning sensation. What could be the cause?","Hello, I have studied your case.You may need to consult pain management doctor.I will advise you to do MRI spine to see for any disc bulge or spinal canal stenosis.And also check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain.You can continue yoga exercises and focus on spine extension exercises.You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.If not relieved you can take epidural injection.Hope this helps. Wish you speedy recovery. Take care ","hi, my sister has had several back surgeries, one to remove the cocyix, next one to repari the disc, next one to fuse the disc and remove scar tissue done by a general surgeon. She says he says there was a traumatic neuroma in there and he removed it? Now she is in ten times more pain and is almost suicidal in pain , where does she go to in Houton, Tx. ? Please we need help Asap,,,, thanks jane in Montgomery, Tx." -66739,What causes rashes on the side of abdomen along with headaches?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, its not related to virus.HFMD disease only lasts for few weeks as in your case.Once it gets treated it will disappear completely.The peeling is because of some other reasons.I advice you to apply moisturiser cream on the peeling area. But please check this with your nearby doctor as it has different etiology.Please maintain good hygiene as it is very important and can prevent the infection.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","My children 1.5 yrs and 4.5 years contracted the hand foot and mouth virus about 4 weeks ago. They had the short fever, followed by rashes mainly on hands feet mouth (son had a little on ears and legs). So now, about 2 weeks symptom free, and the past few nights have had peeling skin on their toes. Is this related to the virus/normal?" -211174,What causes headache and loose motions?,There is no harm in sedation and getting ECHO done at the earliest. Intensity of murmur is less significant than total presence or absence. ,"My 5mo old has a heart murmur. I did and so did my father as well. EKG came back normal. Chest X-Rays had one inconclusive and one heart could possibly be enlarged We live overseas. They have given us the option to take him to a larger hospital for an echo but they will sedate him. His pedi says his murmur sounded better this last time and we can wait for his 6mo and see how that goes if we so choose. He is thriving, no blueing, and very happy and active. Any advice?" -70346,Could dog bite effect even after taking injections?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM!Yes, from what you have described, it appears that you are having Sinusitis. However, you need to be examined to diagnose it finally.So I'd recommend you to visit your GP and get yourself examined. In case the diagnosis is confirmed, you'll require a dose of Antibiotics to ward off the infection. Also, your GP will advice you certain precautions which need to be followed.Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt.Wishing you a speedy recovery.With warm regards,Dr. Sridhar Reddy ","I've had a cold which started on Christmas eve but appeared to be getting better over the following week. However I now have what I think may be sinusitis - pain in the head, yellow mucus from the nose and stuffiness-squeaking from the sinuses. Will this go away on its own or should I see my GP?" -128384,Should i be concerned over my daughter who fell on her chin?,"Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would like to advise that you should get her clinically examined and investigated. Facial injury is usually followed by swelling and discolouration around the eyes.Ice compress can be applied over swelling, if present. A CT Scan of head will be helpful in planning further medical management. She should be observed for any symptoms like disorientation, giddiness, vomiting, persistent headache, , nasal bleed or ear bleed. She should be advised proper rest. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks. ","Girlfriend has fallen and hit her face on the floor, there was a lot of blood but it has stopped bleeding now, she's now saying it hurts a lot. Visibly I cannot see anything on the outside and she says she isn't is feeling dizzy so what's the best course of action?" -154297,Could voilini spray cause allergy when used for shoulder pain ?,"Hello, I think the vibrating on your neck could be due to possible bad positioning of your neck. This might have caused pressure or bad stretching of the muscles, ending up to vibrating sensations. This might be corrected through :- avoiding bad positioning- light stretching exercises of the neck area and back- taking a magnesium supplement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician ","Hello, I am a 25 year old male and i want to know that i have some problem. Over the past few weeks, I ve been experiencing a vibrating sensation on my neck sometime 2 or 3 times in a day for 10 to 15 min. so can you tell me what could be causing the muscle shaking in my neck? Thnx..." -86426,Can fatty liver condition cause spasms below the left rib cage?,Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. I will suggest her to get an endoscopy examination to see for the cause of vomitting and meanwhile take tablet ondansetron thrice a dayI hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health ,my 27 year old daughter got what the ER doctor thought was a stomach virus in June that lasted a couple of days. Her calcium was elevated at 10.5 and white blood cells slightly elevated was all the lab work showed in the ER. since then every week end she starts this throwing up after have a bloated stomach....she throws up about 6-7 times through the night and then is better until the next weekend. she has had no fever and sometimes diarreha. I m thinking gallbladder but what else could be reoccuring like this? -203868,What causes large red blotch with raised white bumps on face?,"Hi.. I would first like to know if any of you or your close circle has an allergic or asthmatic tendency.Enlarged adenoids causing disturbed sleep is bit unusual for this age. I would advise you to take a look with your Pediatrician as we need to rule out allergic problems or thyroid related problems. Any further doubts in this aspect, I would be happy to clarify. Dr.V.S.Sri Vidhya Chennai ","Hi,My daughter is 9 months old. She has been detected of enlarged adenoids during an x-ray as suggested by our ENT. She has difficulty having a peaceful sleep and keeps getting up very often. Pl advice what I should do to make her have a peaceful sleep." -27448,"Why do my pupils constrict when I get nystagmus, despite being in total darkness?",Hi. I read your query and understand your concerns. I hope this answers you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards. For more information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female. I suffer from very rapid up-beating and sometimes down-beating nystagmus, which exclusively occurs in the absence of visual stimulation. That is with my eyes closed and Frenzel goggles on. When the nystagmus occurs quite intensely, my eyes will bounce under my eyelids and cause quite a nuisance. My neuro-otologist provided me with goggles to record my own eyes. From the recordings, I notice my pupil constrict significantly when they nystagmus occurs intensely despite being in total darkness. Why do my pupils constrict when the nystagmus occurs despite being in total darkness? When the nystagmus stops, my pupils dilate back to the normal size. I was diagnosed with a vestibular migraine. My symptom includes vertigo, dizziness, headaches, balance issues, binaural tinnitus, and cognitive issues. I have undergone routine vestibular testing. My rotational chair and caloric test results came back hyper-responsive. VEMP testing came back normal. And my brain MRI came back unremarkable. I have been on Amitriptyline 25 mg, and I am currently on Pizotifen 0.5 mg." -181696,70 yr old. Bedridden. Degeneration of nerves. No improvement from physiotherapy. Suggestions?,"Hello,Thanks for the query,I understand your problemThe causes of repeated fainting could be due to low blood hemoglobin, heart rhythm problem, postural hypotension and rarely could be due to seizures. You need specialized care and investigations. You can consult a local cardiologist and/or a neurologist who will interview you to obtain a detailed of the situations of the spells that you have and this will guide us regarding the further investigations. You would require ECG to check your heart rhythm, CT scan of the brain, holter monitoring, tilt table test etc. Once the cause is established, we will be able to offer you the best possible treatmentHope this clarifiesBest wishesDr Gopal K Dash MD, DM, Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy)Consultant Neurologist and Epilepsy specialistNarayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, BangaloreMy Blog in the Web site:http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-gopal-krishna-dash/64344 ","I have been fainting for the last 2 weeks, first it was just after a workout then it was doing anything from sitting to walking across my kitchen, i have been to the drs 3 times last week and will be going back tomorrow. they seem to dismiss it and it is very frusterating. they have told me not to go to work, not to drive and not to workout. i need to get back into a routine and need answers. I have had no apetite but all of the bloodwork showed up normal and not conclusive of any viruses . please help." -19837,I am getting persistent brownish vaginal discharge. Why?,Hello. Revert with the reports to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, I am not sexually active, but I am getting brown discharge over a month from my last periods. Yesterday my periods started and that is also thick black discharge. Why?" -138637,Could back pain and breathlessness be related?,"Hi there.This could be Pelvic inflammatory disease, Menstrual related mid-cycle pain or urinary and kidney infection. Drink 2 litres of water daily. Get an ultrasound and xray on the region after getting a thorough examination by your Doctor. You can take antibiotics once your Doctor prescribes according to the cause of the symptoms. ","FOR THE PAST COUPLE WEEKS I'VE FELT PAIN WHERE MY OVARIES ARE, BACK PAIN, & FATIGUE. I THOUGHT I WAS STARTING WITH A UTI SO I TOOK AZO, IT SEEMED TO HELP FOR A COUPLE DAYS. BUT NOW THE PAIN IS BACK MORE SO ON JUST MY LEFT SIDE AS APPOSED TO BOTH SIDES. VERY PAINFUL WHEN IM SITTING, FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS SQUEEZING MY OVARY" -131901,Suggest treatment for allergy,"HelloDon't be so desperate , no doubt , you are having asthmatic allergic bronchitis ( ASTHMA ) and your mother was also a patient of asthma. Now note down these measures and something about asthma ( mind these are PREVENTIVE & PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ).Asthma: Airways hyperresponsiveness that is secondary to inflammatory airways disease that results in recurrent or chronic episodes of WHEEZE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH ( SOB),CHEST TIGHTNESS w/or COUGH Particularly at night or in the early morning.Measures to reduce exposure to indoor allergensWash all bed covers in hot cycle every weeks.Treat carpets w/ acaricides or tannic acidClean upholstered furniture thoroughly or replace with leather furniture.Keep dust accumulating objects in dust cupborad.Replace curtains w/blinds or easily washable curtainsHot washUse vacuum cleaner Encase mattress , pillow & quilt in impermeable covers.Keep pets out of living room Install air conditioner or dehumidifier Eliminate suitable environment for cockroaches.Out door :Dust , mite , pollen , mold, sudden increase or decrease of temperature, fine dusting powder.When such patient visit my clinic I advise them to take monetelukast+ bambuterol tablet one or two in day depending on the severity of symptoms .Usually don't require more medicine except above mentioned.Asthma is a hereditary disease but above mentioned measures help.Hot coffee and steam inhalation also help.Hope this will help you. ","I am 25 year old female got married last year and having no child. Height – 163cm, Weight - 57kg. For the last 1 year, (after marriage) I have wheezing problem during the cold season. At my childhood, I had Primary Complex. My mother has Asthma. I have cold and dust allergy. Moreover I’ve a heat body. My body is always hot. For this reason I eat more fruits. But due to wheezing, to avoid the seriousness, my doctor advised me to take only hot bath, hot water and also ask me to avoid fruits, watery vegetables like bottle guard, ash guard, etc.,. And he said that, the wheezing occurring at this age can not be stopped and this will extended life long and become worse. He prescribed me Ascoril Syrup, levocetirizine dihydrochloride & montelukast tablets for 15 days. How can I manage this situation? Is there any solution for this problem? How can I handle Hot Body and Wheezing? Is this a stepping stone to Asthma? After I give birth to baby, will this affect my child? What foods I should take and to avoid? Please give me the solution and suggestion… Thank you!" -28111,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -159585,Suggest treatment for left leg rigidity post surgery,"hi,i am afraid this could be a problem with the plates or screws could be also infected if they were not removed before, so she needs an Xray done .. ",2 years ago my friend broke her lower left leg. Has several plates and lots of screws. Within the past month her leg is swelling more than normal...pain is severe. Tonight her leg is so swollen she can t bend her knee. Skin looks like going to split. She has a huge knot on the side of her knee that is hard. - resident thought it was her menscus(?).....any ideas...what does she need to do? -150184,Diagnosed with severe anemia. On ferron tablets. Family history of anemia. Is desiccated liver pill useful?,"Hello, thanks for using health care magic. Ca 125 as you already know is a marker for cancer. It increases in cancers of the digestive system and those of the reproductive system including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, endometrium of uterus etc. It is highly used in the diagnosis and follow-up of ovarian cancer. Ca 125 is not specific to a particular disease and does not necessarily indicate a malignant disease. It could be elevated in benign conditions such as uterine fibroids as well. From your history; heavy menses, anemia, enlarged uterus etc, there is a good chance that what you have is a uterine fibroid. The only problem is that the ca 125 level is far above the normal which is 35 (300 in your case). The appearance of uterine fibroid on ultrasound is particular and you should see your ultrasonographer to say if the mass was not well round and with borders and characteristic of fibroid. If its a fibroid or none metastasized cancer, hysterectomy will be just fine. Best regards and hope this helps. Dr Achuo ",I was diagnosed with anemia on march 5 and they prescribed me iron which I taken3 times a day. They determined it was due to my periods. I went to obgyn and pap smear is normal but they did a pelvic ultrasound and saw a mass on my uterus and they said my uterus was enlarged. They have referred me to obgyn oncologist which my appt is monday. I have cramps my back and leg hurt every time I stand and my ca 125 level was 300. Is there a good chance this is cancer. I want a hysterectomy because for the past year I have dealt with my periods being so heavy I have to sit on toilet -256705,Took levonelle 1. Had smelly bleeding. Took antibiotics. Had unprotected sex. Stopped bleeding. Take morning after pill?,"Hi,Novelon is not emergency contraceptive pill but regular contraceptive pill.It is not going to work.As 72 hours are not passed she can take I-pill as soon as possible.Ok and take care. ",Hi.. My partner took a Novelon tablet after we had an unsafe sex. Now we are worried about it being effective or not as i read that Novelon are low-dose contraceptives. Moreover i read about novelon that it has to be taken continually to avoid pregnancy unlike i-pill which is used one time after sex. It hasn't been 72 hours since we had sex. Can she take any other pill like i-pill ?? -17429,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -91763,"I had my gallbladder removed, I have had gas, what should I do ?","Hi.. Hepatitis E is cause viral hepatitis and can resolve completely over a few days and can occasionly cause jaundice and liver dysfunction.. You may be having post infection symptoms which will also slowly resolve.. Avoid spicy food and carbonated drinks, maintain a good nutrition, plenty of fluids will help you better. A cup of ginger tea will make you feel better.. One multivitamin pills will help you in resolving the condition faster.. ","last month i was diagnosed to be having hepatitis E. ALT was 2365, AST 1937 and Bilirubin 3.7.. though AST and ALT came down after a weeks time bilirubin rose to 5.8 and alk phos[hatase to 531.. now last sat when i repeated my LFT it is almost in near normal range. but now my problem is still occasionally i feel nauseating. as such i dont have malaise but i feel as if my body refuses to work.. i have exams coming up next month not able to read for that too... please advice." -43159,What is the direction of the use of photoban-30 for brown spot due to acne ?,Pigmentation left after sunburn or acne are quite resistant and take long ti me to go. Photoban is sunscreen that will prevent further increase in pigmentation. For decreasing pigmentation you need to use depigmenting agents or peels. Dermatologist can suggest you which one to use depending on depth and type of pigmentation. ,"SKIN CARE- BROWN SOTS CAUSED DUE TO ACNE AND SU BRUN Do photoban-30 a very effective remedy for removal of brown spots caused due to acne and sun burn. if yes, please tell me the direction of its use,its effectiveness ,in how many days it will start showing results and also how many months of its usage help me to get rid of these brown spots" -60621,What causes a wound on the abdomen oozing clear liquid?,no it has nothing to do with the pregnancy test.. uti is very common in pregnancy u should take amoxil antiboitic and loadz of fluid and take care of your personal hygiene. ,"So I've taken at least 5 at home pregnancy test. They all came out positive, then I went to the hospital to confirm it and their test came back positive as well. Then they tested for any infection in my pee and I have a uti, can that affect you to get a false positive pregnancy test" -64192,What causes pain in toes and shoulders after dog bite?,"HelloAs you mentioned that all tests are normal , so hormonal imbalance is the main cause ( because her age is 12 years and puberty may the reason i.e. hormonal change and this is normal , not a cause of concern ).2nd reason of such cases may be stress or anxiety or tension ( may be of study ) .So in my opinion there is not a cause of concern and don't require any further investigation .Wait for another 4-5 days but if still fever persist then consult a gynecologist & physician and get their opinion.Hope this will be useful for you. ","12 yr old super fit girl having high temp 39+ for past five days. Many bloods done, both while having fever and not, chest xray, sugar levels, MRI, urine testing, throat swab, spit swab, nothing at all wrong. So do you have any idea what else could be causing this....in first two days she also had 4 fainting episodes, first one she was out for ten min and not responding to questions for another 5 minutes after waking up." -87729,Should i be worried about the SGPT level 1155?,"Dear Friend, greeting s from HCM. I understand your question ... Liver if it is inflamed ./ swollen .. It can heal and function normally .. But cirrhosis indicates that liver tissue has been completely replaced by fibrous tissue .. Which cannot be replaced by normal tissue ... Liver keeps quite till the end without giving any sympyoms ....You please find out in which stage he is in .? You need a proper complete evaluation by a gastero / hepatobiliary surgeon now and find out the cause if it is a parasite definitely there are chances ... Thank you .... Do contact is for more questions. .. ","A friend has been diagnoised with liver failure due to psorisis, no treatment available for his situation. His spouse, who is in denial of the diagnoises, told me today that the doctors are now saying he has a parisite in his stomach and there is a chance of his liver regenerating itself after taking meds to kill the parisite. I question whether a liver that has shut down a week ago can start up again" -4364,Is there any medicine to help me quit smoking?,"Hi. I hope you are doing well. I read your query and I am very proud that you have decided to take this great step. First of all, you need to understand that there is no medicine available which will make you quit smoking, it is only you who can make it happen. Its not 1 week or even 1 month process, it takes lot of time and courage. I usually recommend following steps to my patient who wants to quit smoking. 1. Set a date. Setting a date has a psychological effect and you can choose any memorable date, your birthday, your anniversary, etc. 2. Tell your family, your friends and your colleagues. Discuss with them. They are the one who will help you late on with the process. 3. Prepare yourself for the upcoming problems. You will face Nicotine withdrawal and problems associated with that. It will be cough, constipation, etc. These are not serious but if you do not anticipate these, such problems will discourage you from quitting and start smoking again. Try to find a friend or partner who also wants to quit. 2 people make it easier for each other. 4. Remove smoking related products (Cigerrates, ashtray) from your house, car, workplace. 5. Now in final step, here comes a little role of doctor. Now you need to understand you have 2 types of addictions, physical i.e. of nicotine and psychological i.e of act of smoking. For physical addiction I would recommend nicotine patches and bubblegum, whatever suits you better. For psychological addiction you have to control yourself, if you think that initially you cannot tolerate that, you can use electronic cigerratte for a month or so and it will help you. This is a workplan I can share with you which will help you in quitting smoking. I would love to see you again and help you step by step in the process wherever you need me. ","Hello doctor, I want to quit smoking but I cannot smoke. So suggest me some medicine so that I can quit smoking." -97657,What does hard lump (3 cm) behind ear with fatigue indicate?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has only mild increase in ast and alt level. It could be due to some viral infection, alcohol, drugs or toxins. He should repeat his liver function test after a week. He may have some enlarged lymphnode. It may be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. He should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. It will give perfect idea regarding cause. Then he should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I received a message from my son, 45, in Atlanta. He reported that his AST=53 and the ALT = 58. He also has reported a lump under his left arm. I suggested that he stop taking all his various supplements and drink lots of water for the next two weeks before repeating labs. I recommended that he see a hepatologist for the elevated AST and ALT but don t know who to recommend for the swollen probably lymph node. I am a PhD in the biological sciences, worked for Baxter Healthcare, and am a 16+year bilateral lung transplant recipient and 2+ year kidney transplant recipient so I have learned a lot about lungs, kidney and pancreas." -113347,What causes a tightness in the upper chest?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In your case we need to rule out both cardiac and pulmonary causes, as you are having both diseases in past, asthma and heart attacks. In my opinion it seems cardiac more as you are having AF, Ankle edema and 2-3 days history. All favours congestive cardiac failure. So better to get done ECG and 2D Echo to evaluate heart function.You should also get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to evaluate asthma.So go to emergency room as soon as possible and start the treatment. ","I have been suffering from severe tiredness for the last 3/4 days, am getting very short of breath just doing things like making a cup of tea or just walking about the house,my ankles are swollen and I am having trouble sleeping due to my chest wheezing, I do have Asthma although I usually have no wheezing. I had a heart attack 2 years ago and have AF although I don t have any chest pain I am feeling a bit anxious about my other symptoms." -10867,What can I do when my penis discharge some fluid when my partner touch or hug me?,"Hello. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. Many research says the average length of a flaccid penis is 3.61 inches, while the average length of an erect penis is 5.16 inches. Few studies recommended flaccid penis length of less than 1.6 inches or an erect penis of less than three inches should be considered for treatment. Pre-ejaculatory fluid when you are with your partner is normal. Considering your age, you will be fine in a few days. Normal sex time can be from 3 to 20 minutes, depending on the experience and stamina. ","Hello doctor,I am 21 years old with weight 58 kg, and height 5'7"". My penis size is 6 cm in normal, in erect it is 12 cm. Is this normal? What are the normal sex and ejaculation time? I feel very uncomfortable when I meet my girlfriend or talk with her in the phone about some hot topic because my penis becomes erect when she touch or hug me, and there is a seminal fluid is a discharge. What can I do for these problems?" -15685,How to reduce hair fall soon?,"Hi. Nowadays, hair fall is very common due to change in lifestyle and food habits. Excessive use of different kinds of shampoos, conditioners and washing hairs using hard water result in hair fall. Reduced blood supply to the hair roots makes the hair weak, and it leads to hair fall. You should follow some precautions to prevent hair fall. Apply Bhringaraja oil to the hair at night. Massage the hair for five to ten minutes and wash them with water the next morning. Shampoo your hair weekly twice or thrice using protein shampoo. Do these things and provide your valuable feedback. ","Hi doctor, I am 22 years old. I have a problem of hair fall. My hairs fall so quickly, and there is no regrowth of hairs. Please help." -42069,Suggest remedy for hair loss,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, let me tell you something that ""Minoxidile"" may not be use in this age group of 12 years, but underlying cause of hair fall need to be found out and in my opinion this could be pediculosis or fungal infection so rule out this and if found something like this then try to treat this but ""Minoxidle is questionalbe, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. ","dearm dr my dughter harir losted, her doctor prescribed minoxin and her hair growing and she is 12 years old, what is exatly dosage can i give and how long she will take just about 3 months and hair become well. so i need your advice abdulqadir abdinur barre from somalia" -137757,What causes severe backache on the right side?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After kyphoplasty probably there was oozing under the skin which is now surfacing as black skin. Normally this would change color to brown and then slowly disappear after few months. However if it does not disappear , or causes itching or increases in size then I would recommend that you consult the concerned surgeon . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I ve had several compression fractures in my back - both lumbar and thoracic. I ve had kyphoplasty in 11 vertebrae but I still have pain on both sides and my back is turning black. Why would this be happening? The procedures were done more than 2 months ago. YYYY@YYYY -166201,What causes swelling in wrist after surgey in elbow?,You could be having Rotator cuff tendinitis. Apply heat or ice. Avoid overhead activities. Get an MRI Shoulder to look for tendinitis or tear. Take pain killers for 5 days. Do physiotherapy for shoulder muscles strengthening. ,I have been lifting 3 to 5 pound weights with my workout My shoulder and upper arm hurt. I have put mineral ice on it and it helps overnight but hurts a little the next day. This has been going on for 4 weeks. I want to workout but my arm bothers me when I lift weights. I didn t workout for a week and it still hurts. What do I do?marynethery -174099,What is the cause and treatment for smelling woods can it be sinus or brain tumors?,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that this drug belongs to a pharmacological class called muscle relaxants. All these drugs are usually not recommended for a long time because of possible addiction and tolerance. I agree with you that this drug is not so addictive like other drugs, but it can lead to a low grade of addiction. That is why they have adviced you to stop the drug. But, you should know that drugs are not the only way to reduce muscle spasms. Physiotherapy is the most appropriate treatment for the long term treatment of muscle spasms. So, I would recommend considering to switch from this drug to physiotherapy. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","why do the medicare people want to take me off soma, a drug that has helped my various back problems for years with no side effects at all. They say I am too old 65, this is crazy because thet list such drugs as oxycodone in their list. Soma isn,t harmful or addictive, but I know the other stuff is. It sounds to me that hey are trying to destroy my quality of life. I only take my 2 pills a day. this makes no sense to me. with my herianated and degenerative disc what am I suppose to take when a spasm prevents me from laying straight on the bed. It s painful to straighten out, and now they want to hurt me worst. I am not a drinker or a doper..just a wanna be artist & animal rights activist.. I guess that is kinda boring but...it s who I am." -228293,What causes prostate fluid discharge?,HiYou seem to have an exxagerrated cremateric reflex which is normal in many people. So put your mind to rest. Testcles can be scanned easily whether in the scrotum or high up in the groin. So let the ultrasonologist worry about it and not you. ,"How can I, 46 yr/old, loosen my scrotum for an ultra sound exam? My testicles normally ride too high and tight, hidden up within my groin, to gain sufficient U/S exam wand access. However, at times, especially while sleeping, my scrotum hangs very loose, allowing my otherwise un-examinable testes to me fully and individually examined by manipulation." -121637,Suggest treatment for pain in abdomen,"Normally fibroids are asymptomatic. When they increase in size or when they get twisted they become painful. As you said that it has doubled in size, get a pelvic ultrasonogram done and consult your gynaecologist. ",im having bad pain in my abdomen. always there but then it seems to hurt more every few minutes almost like a contraction. i have a fibroid that has almost doubled in size within a year and im just finishing up my period.Could it be my fibroid causeing this pain? -46330,"Rash on both sides of neck, burns. Worried ?","Hi and thanks for the query,Due to recurrence of the infection and the age of the child, I think it is advisable to get the exact causative agent and treat. This shall be cheaper and also avoid any chronic infection, spread or complications. Samples from this area sent to the laboratory for culture and sensitivity tests could be the best thing to do. The opinion of a dermatologist of a capital issue in this case. From a simple physical examination, examination of these patches or affected area under a lens and results from the laboratory, in my opinion, are main gateways for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. I suggest you book an appointment with a dermatologist. Thanks and kind regards.Bain LE, MD ","My daughter has an area on her left hand between the index finger and the next finger. It started out as a rash almost like a burn, and has turned into a thickened area right underneath those two fingers on the palm, that have split, broken open and are oozing a yellow liquid. Also the fingers are oozing. The dermatologist was treating it as psoriasis, but has changed his mind and treating it like a fungus. They originally put her on PNVK (pcn) and then lamictal. The pcn worked where as the lamictal has done nothing. We go back 10-3-2013 to see the dermatologist. Should we see a specialist of some sort." -147685,Suggest treatment for reducing back pain caused due to sickle cell anaemia,"Hi Linda,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Raised alkaline phosphatase levels indicate mild bile duct obstruction. ALT in elderly at 67 is bit increased, but due to medications and liver damage can be near normal limits.2. You might be suffering from osteoarthritis. X-ray or arthroscopy is necessary to identify the amount of damage.3. As there are limited details present, I cannot comment further. Do repeat the test for alkaline phosphatase and ALT after a month, to check whether CT is necessary to identify further cause.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","Hi, I recieved a call from my doctors nurse stating My Alkaline level were at 184 and my live ALT was at 67 and was just told to come back in a month for another blood test. I have struggled with trying to get my doctors to help me come to a diagnosis but I don't get one. What does this level of alkaline mean? One doctor in Chapel hill said I had Mycosi fungoides and I suffer from inflammation of the knees and my thyroid was removed several years ago due to non-malignant growths. I moved to Elgin, Illinois and was sent to Rush hospital and now been told I am a mystery. He doesn't feel I have mycosis fungoides...ayyy I just want to get better and can't seem to find the way to get the help I need. When I asked my doctor what can I do or what should I expect...he said...well or these test are wrong or your a tremondous liar. I cried driving home. the results say one thing but when I ask what is the next step he would say...see you in three months...I have had 2 major knee flareups since and sincerly don't know what to do..Can you help or guide me. I appreciate it. Thank you, Linda" -252299,What causes delayed periods and negative pregnancy test?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the fertile period can be predicted in case of only regular cycles.3 days on either side of predicted ovulation date comes under fertile period.So intercourse during this period increases the pregnancy chances.As your predicted ovulation date is 18 th the fertile period comes between 15 th to 21st.And july 12 is far from ovulation.The lifespan of ovum is 12-24 hours and sperm is 24-48 hours.I suggest you to participate on alternative days and regularly during the fertile period to increase the conception chances.Avoid stress.Best regards... ","Dear Ask The Doctor: Hello My husnband and I are not using any type of birth control. I have been off of the pill for almost three months now. My periods have returned back to normal. We were using condoms up until this month. We have decided to not use any protection and see if we get pregnant without the pressure of ""trying"" to get pregnant. I started my period on July 4th. On July 10th, 11th and 12th we had unprotected sex. According to my calendar I am fertile on July 13th through July 18th and ovulating on July 18th. On July 14th I started having ovulation pains and a egg youlk type discharge. The last time we had unprotected sex was on July 12th. Could I be pregnant? Or was it too far away from ovulation? How can I tell when I am ovulating? Does the sticky egg yolk discahrge indicate that I am ovulating? Thank you" -122223,What is the treatment for abdominal tuberculosis?,You are having dysentery. Nothing to worry about.just take Tab NORFLOX - TZ twice daily for 3-5 days along with tab meftal spas.It will be relieved. ,"I went to the bathroom a few moments ago and there were white/pink fleshy bits in my stool? I have had a bit of abdomindal pain the last few days, particulary under my right ribcage and just below my belly button but nothing too serious, what can be the cause of this and should I be concerned?" -39595,Is calamine solutions good for tanned skin?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.Though calamine acts as sunscreen but I would defer you from using calamine on face as it can block your pores and cause acne.Apply water-based sunscreen as they are not oily and thus are cosmetically more elegant. (SUNCOTE sunscreen gel )Hope this will take care of your issue.Wish you best of health.Thank youDr Hardik PitrodaM.D Dermatology ",Hi doctor i dont want to use sunscreen on my face because they are very sticky nd i dont look good when i apply one....but i also dont want my skin to get tanned..please help.....i have heard tha for indian skin calamine lotions are best..which one should i use? -44452,Does the severe rashes completely go away after healing?,"Hi, You seem to suffer from prurigo simplex most probably. Irritants and allergens may be responsible. Even psychological upsets might exacerbate the disease. Your immunity may be poor, so secondary bacterial infection occurs leading to lymphadenopathy. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist ","For the past few weeks I have been suffering from a rash type thing that s like small little pimple like bumps that starts in my head and goes into my neck, back and my ears it gets so bad that I scratch till it bleeds. Haven t used anything different than I ve been using before. I have swollen lymph nodes in my neck that swell and then go down, and I also get reoccurring abcesses. Have had tests for thyroid all normal. I have noticed I ve had a lower anger threshold (not sure if it s related ) please help." -213189,Suggest treatment for discolored tongue and metallic taste in mouth,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain and swelling can be because of the tooth or gum infection leading to periapical abscess formation. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole. Regarding your habit of tobacco chewing, you need a thorough examination of the oral cavity. so consult the oral physician.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ",Since yesterday I have started getting a feel that my left cheek inside jaws have started paining with swelling&the lump growing in size it pains when pressed outside? I am a tobacco gutka user since long? Isthis related to of cancer or what should i do? -150679,Suggest remedy for pain near ankle,"Hello, Streptomycin injection is prescribed for advanced cases of tuberculosis as regime for tuberculosis of different parts of body is different and you had not mentioned the part of body affected,we can not comment on the regimen. Side effects of anti tuberculosis medicines are many, pain in hand and weakness is nothing more then the side effects of these medicines. Duration of ATT ranges from 9- mon to 24 mon. You have to consult your doctor and ask him to stop the drugs causing most of the side effects Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari ","my mother infected with tuberculosis.dr. prscribed streptomycine injection for two month regulerly and three medicine like comutole800.isokin,livoquin. after 60 injction dr. siad to stop injection and continuing medicin for three, four month later. now my mother feeling very tired and pain in right hand and can not walk without any base" -184501,How to treat kidney cancer?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Valparin chrono 200 contains sodium valproate 200 mg, valproic acid 87 mg which is a medicine to treat seizure, mania, migrain, epilepsy and related conditions.It is to be given carefully in patients with liver problems. In the first 6 months after starting treatment the liver function tests are to be closely monitored. If the liver function test is normal for 6 months of regular treatment then there is no serious concern. Urinary bladder cancer with bone metastasis is not a contraindication for treatment with this medicine. If pain isnt severe then please discuss with the doctor. Please do not worry. ",My husband is taking valparin chrono200 for the past one month. He is hving ca blader with bone mets under gone partial cystectomy and now chemo. He has been priscribed with valparin along with some other pain removers from the pain & paliative clinic. Is it really necessary? -223027,What should be the normal value for blood sugar?,"Thanks for contacting HCM. Your father needs a treatment with multi specialist team of doctors which includes cardiology , diabetology , vascular surgeon and also physician. One can be primary consultant and others may be co - consultant s . They can review the patient periodic ally and suggest whichever needed. I hope I have given answer for ur question . ","My father has afib and has type 2 diabeties. He has had wounds and infections on his legs for 2 years +. His hemoglobin level is 8, and does not appear to currently have infection in his legs, just swelling. He just experienced a ventricular tachycardia and is currently in the ICU. His primary care doctor does not seem to be concerned at all, and thinks he should be released. My dad has also lost 50 pounds in 3 months unintentionally. I don t think he should leave the hospital yet, he has no strength and I am worried that something worse will happen if he goes home now. His cardiologist will be doing a heart cath soon to determine what is going on in his heart. What kind of doctor is best to help him with all of these issues?" -242081,"How to treat extreme bipolar disorder,anxiety and occasional night terrors?","Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Unlikely for the Hydrox to cause nightmares. Nightmares are horryfying dreams and dreams occur cause of mixing of fantasies with the real life events. Many times life stressors can cause night mares and even depression can cause nightmares. You may visit a psychiatrist who can evaluate you ones for depression or stress. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy ","I have nightmares since starting Hydroxyurea (Oral) for 4 years.....Doctors don't think its from the drug. Never had nightmares before. Could it be a interaction of Acetaminophen or Fiorinal (for headaches). I have essential thrombocytocsis and taken Hydrox 500, 1000 alternating each day.....Thank you so much" -16558,Can fibroadenoma with cyst BI-RADS 2 to 3 lead to cancer?,"Hello. Based on the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), fibrocystic disease of breast and fibroid uterus, both of them are due to hormones, mainly estrogen. When using Sevista (Ormeloxifene), the fibroid in the uterus will decrease. For breast condition, BI-RAD 2 to 3 means it is was a benign (it can regress) condition (not cancer). Treatment depends on menopause. If she has not attained menopause, then she has to use Sevista. If she has attained menopause, after some time, Sevista can be stopped. With menopause, the fibroid can disappear. Fibrocyst of the breast may persist, but malignancy is very rare. At present, no need to worry. Frequent six months or yearly once monitoring with ultrasound is enough. Further treatment depends on whether she had excessive bleeding (menstruation), her calcium levels, family history of breast or other cancer. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor, My mother aged 49 years old was diagnosed with a fibrocystic disease of breast seven years back and was subsequently operated. Since then, she has got a cyst in both breasts. Last year, she was got USG done, and the doctor found fibroadenoma along with cyst BI-RADS (2 to 3) in the left breast. The doctor asked her to review after 6 to 12 months. Recently, she discovered a lump in her left armpit which is small and can be felt only after touching. Is it anything serious? Also, please tell that does these diseases cause an increase in chances of breast cancer. She also has a fibroid in the uterus, and for that, the doctor prescribed Sevista 60 tablet twice a week, and he said that fibroadenoma would go after taking Sevista." -160432,What is the cause of swollen knuckles?,"Hello,For how long has this been happening? For how long does the swelling last? How old are you and what is your job? Did you have any traumatic event before, can you remember? I suggest you to visit a doctor, an orthopedic or a rheumatologist. Wish you good health.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Emilda Belortaja ","I have these horrific grinding sounds in both of my knees whenver I bend them or espcially when i walk up stairs, the sound is unbearble to my wife. My right knee is the one that gives me the problems. It swells up for days and my range of motion is very limited during this tim." -168646,Suggest treatment for severe back bone pain,"Hello,I have studied your case and I think that this pain is due to Raynaud'd phenomena. In this there is spasm of the vessels when this is exposed to cold. And as soon as there is warmth vessels get dilated.I would recommend you to avoid cold weather and wear socks all the time. Also you should wash your feet with warm water whenever there is bluishness. if still there are symptoms then you need to show it to a vascular surgeon.thanks ",My feet/toes get so cold when I sit at night. The toes actually hurt and it takes a lot for me to get them warm. Even now when the weather is getting warmer my toes still get so cold. Then when they do get warm it almost feels like a rush of blood going into my feet and then they will get real warm. Could this be a circulation issue? -188811,"Have had fibroid, cystic ovaries, menopausal. Had pre cancer cell removed. Done ultrasound. Recovery from invasive surgery?","Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.It is hard to say but lung cancer is the last thing to think since it is not so common disease and there would be some other symptoms. It more likely idnicates heart disease or some other benign lung disease. perimenopause symptoms may be similar as well but i suggest to see cardiologist and vascular internist first to rule out heart diseases.Wish you good health. Regards. ","Hi, I m a 48 year old woman having heart palpitations, shortness of breath, but at rest, not during exercise. Weakness , fatigue, weak legs. This has started the past three months, also sort of depressed. I m a light smoker,( I calculated I have about a 6 pack year history) and I jog 3 times a week. I m worried I have lung cancer , or is this perimenopause?" -110031,Suggest treatment for dry cough,with the history possibilities are many. You will need a detailed examination by a doctor.If you think that the chest pain is hampering your routine activities then it would be advisable to consult a doctor for the same. ,"10 years of left side chest pain, front and back . Now I feel very uncomfortable in my left leg and arm. Two EKG result was slight chest enlargement and not the cause of pain and discomfort. What is the cause please? Is it related to my alchohol consumption?" -96898,What causes lumps on the bottom of the throat?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some benign cyst like ganglion cyst. Or you may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma, neurofibroma or dermatofibroma. You should go for biopsy. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hello, I am a healthy, active 31 yr old. I have a small hard lump, about the size of a large pea, on my lower left leg in the center between the ankle bones. I just notices it a few days ago after stretching and massaging my foot after running. It doesn't hurt and is not mis-colored. What could this be?" -29336,Got a cut on the penis and it healed as something white and hard. What is that?,Hi. Post-traumatic fibrosis. Wait and watch followed by reassessment later. Revert after six months to a urologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hi doctor, About three years ago, after a stint of frequent masturbation, I got a cut on the penis due to lack of lubricant. The cut healed as some hard white thing. I tried cutting it away with a scalpel, but it just grows right back. Four months ago, I went to a urologist, and he said it was probably a wart and proceeded to cut it out. When it healed, it I ended up with the white stuff covering the whole area the doctor cut. I have not had sex in the last three years and would like to know what is this (picture attached). Is there anything I can do now? I want your opinion before I go to a doctor again. Thank you." -54612,What causes sudden fluttering of heart?,"My advice to you to keep away from marij. And alcohol as you can,alittle of this or that is enough to cause severs arrythmia that your heart will not stand for it ","I have 3 stents in my heart, I m an otherwise healthy 54 year old male . Workout 3 times a week,eat healthy, have hx of a fib. recently smoked some marijuana at a party, had a episode of a fib. Went to ER, pulse was 170 at one point. Fib was broken with medicine. I have occasionally, in the past, taken 2 maybe 3 hits on a joint with no adverse reactions. I have neuropathy in my feet and found that an occasional hit or two seems to calm my feet down and take away the pain. I have not smoked any marij. since last episode of a fib. I believe that that episode was brought on by the large amount i smoked that night . Question is , would an occasional hit or two be ill advised due to the a fib ?" -45593,Suggest treatment for skin rash,"Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagicIt is most likely Intertrigo; intertrigo is inflammation of the closely apposed body folds.Hot weather, sweating and constant rubbing being factors that predispose to intertrigo.Candidal infection may supervene on it causing it to become more itchy and red. Candidal intertrigo is more common in those who have diabetes and in these patients it is recurrent.If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a topical combination cream of an antifungal and a mild steroid (e.g clotriamzole and beclomethasone combination cream), twice daily for 2-4 weeks.An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.Once the condition resolves, regular use of an antifungal dusting powder e.g clotrimazole dusting powder, would keep the area dry and therefore keep it in remission.Regards ","i have a red rash in between the side of my testicals, and my thighs. i noticed about 3 weeks ago after a long weekend of fishing. it iches every now and then, but baby powder makes it stop. it is kind of scaley, and a little puffy. it doesent leak anything, and doesent look like any form of blister. i doesnt hurt when i use the bathroom, and there is no form of discharge from my penis." -63385,What causes sore throat and tightening in jaw?,"Hi,welcome to HCM.I have read your whole query and understand the problem of anemia due to crohn's disease.anemia is common in inflammatory bowel disease but if your son is not improving even after treatment with iron then we should diagnose the underlying cause which could be either chronic internal bleeding or malabsorption of iron from the intestine.Your son will need to undergo routine blood works,ESR and stool for occult blood and colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy.You can visit gastroenterologist clinic who will know about it.If the underlying cause is malabsoption then your son will require parentral iron supplements rather than oral.Regards, ","My 10-year-old son has a hx of Crohn's colitis dx three years ago. He is also post-CVA (caused by hypercoagualable state of IBD). He has had ongoing anemia which was thought due to his very poorly controlled IBD and the constant blood loss. He is (finally) in relative remission but his anemia is not improving. He was switched to liquid iron 6 mls t.i.d., three months ago, but the only change is that all his iron levels are STILL getting lower. I understand that his iron stores will take some time to improve but why would the rest of his iron levels continue to decrease even while he's on a supplement and not losing blood?" -180521,"Lower back ache, neck and shoulder pain. Have hemorrhoids. X-ray and MRI reports showing mild disc herniation. Severe pain while sitting",HiThank you for your question.Subarchnoid impingement in the report means the disc is impinging on the membrane that is surrounding the nerve. It does not necessarily mean the nerve is compressed. It is not clear from your description why this MRI was obtained. If L4-5 was fused in 2000 and fusion had been successful these all changes should not be seen. Whatever the MRI report if he is not having any symptoms you do not need to worry. The treatment decision will depend on his symptoms. Wish him the best. ,"Hello, my husband is 35 years old- had spinal fusion in 2000 after a car accident. They fused at L4-L5. I am trying to read his newest MRI scan and it says L4-5 anterior spondylolisthesis , disc bulging and facet hypertrophy causing posterolateral subarachnoid impingement. Does the subarchnoid impingment mean it is going into his spine?" -17699,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -115225,Is red blotchy area on cheeks due to side effects of Tdap vaccination?,"Hello,Withdrawal from oxycodone starts within 8-12 hours, and it peaks in the first 72 hours. Symptoms can include anxiety, diarrhea, sweating and generally subside in about a week, although some of the psychological effects and drug cravings may persist for longer. I suggest to consult a toxicologyst for a specific treatment. Buprenorphine and naloxone are frequently prescribed for opiate withdrawal. Buprenorphine is also an opioid, and it can help decrease withdrawal symptoms and cravings for opiates.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ",I am on oxycontin 60mg 3 times a day from a pain doc. I would like to stop taking it but I can t due to the with drawls.I have been on it for 10 years now.how can i get off the oxy nad on something else.I live in moore OK 73160.Do you know of a doc that can help in my area.my pain doc won t help -58289,Suggest treatment for high BP and chronic Ischemic white matter disease,"Hello....You mentioned your investigation reports but you did not mention your complains. First of all, always remember that `treat the patient not the investigation`.Firstly your Echocardiography report is not significant. At the age of 54, mild PHTN, mild TR, mild PR, and grade I diastolic dysfunction is common so nothing worry about it. But kindly check your blood pressure also.Second, your blood report are also insignificant. ALT is minimally significant but TG level and Calcium is normal. So don't worry about your blood report also.Those medicines you mentioned here is no appropriate for you. You are taking too much of medicines without any reason. Kindly stop all medicines.If you are hypertensive and alcoholic then please stop alcohol and start taking only Cardace of hypertension and Fenobibfate for borderline Tryglyceride level. With these medicines, kindly concentrate on physical exercises with dietary modification and avoid oily and Junk foods.Thank You ","I m 54 years old male. As per echocardiography report and blood examination report, mild pulmonary HTN, Mild TR and PR, Grade I LV Diastolic dysfunction & SGPT(ALT) pt value 92, S. calcium pt value 8.7 and Triglycerides pt value 192 have been detected. Dr has prescribed me Almox 500 capsule, Cipcal 500, nexpro-40,lipicard-160, synclar 500, cardace and ursodial tab usp 500 for 15 days. When I takes the drug above, I don t feel well, so can you tell me what the drugs prescribed me are correct and no over dose." -45093,"What could rapidly spreading rashes, untreated despite steroids, indicate?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.In my opinion, it is better to rule out fungal infection. So, apply an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole cream and dusting powder on groin for 2 weeks. In case of no response, do consult your dermatologist for pinpointing accurate diagnosis and the treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Siva Subramanian. ",I CAME HOME YESTERDAY FROM HOSITAL WITH A RASH ON MY ARE. IT HAS GROWN AND NOW IS ALL OVER MY RIGHT LEG. I WAS TOLD IT WAS CONTACT DERMATATIS AND WAS GIVEN A SHOT AND SOME CREAM TO PUT BUT IT CONTINUES TO EXPAND. VERY RED STARTS OUT AS A SMALL PUMP ALMOST A PIMPLE SIZE AND JUT KEEPS GOING. WHAT COULD THIS BE. IT ITCHES LIKE CRAZY. JOE BAIRD EDWARDSVILLE I am sorry but I do not have the money to pay for answer. -140465,Suggest remedy for lower back pain,"HelloThanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from lumbar disc prolapse. It is already confirmed by MRI scan. There are two treatment options.First option is rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both hip and knee bend),neurotopics such as mecobalamin and analgesics (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics .Second option is go for surgical operation(Discectomy). You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.You can also write to me directly on below link:https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirorthoWishing you good health.Take care. ","Hello Sir, My name is Jaya Prakash, I am working as Computer Operator. For the Past 6 months I had a severe back pain (It hurts more when sneeze or cough). I had gone with several treatments still I had the problem. Recently, I done with M.R.I. diagnosis. the report is as follows:- 1. Loss of lumbar Lordosis. 2. Disc bulge noted at L4-L5 level causing compression over thecal sac and bilateral neural foramina narrowing. 3. Earily disc proplase with annular tear noted at L5-S1 level causing compression over thecal sac and bilateral neural foramina narrowing. 4. Rest of the Vertebral bodies are normal in height and signal intensity. 5. Posterior arch elements shows normal signal intensity. 6. Conus appear normal. 7. Facet joints shows normal signal intensity.IMPRESSION: MRI FINDINGS S/O > DISC BULGE AT L4-L5 LEVEL CAUSING COMPRESSION OVER THECAL SAC AND BILATERAL NEURAL FORAMINA NARROWING. > EARLY DISC PROLAPSE WITH ANNULAR TEAR AT L5-S1 LEVEL CAUSING COMPRESSION OVER THECAL SAC AND BILATRAL NEURAL FORAMINA NARROWING. Please give me suggestions for early recovery from back pain which passes through my right leg. Pls give me suggestions without any surgery." -96623,Suggest treatment for retroparitoneal cystic lymphangiom,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lump under axilla. It can be enlarged lymphnode due to reactive hyperplasia or some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","hello doctor iam 50 years old and my height is 5""feet and my weight is 60 a lump has been formed under the right arm so we have done some testings in one of the report they have given smears sparsely cellular. so we want to know is this any serious problem." -45382,Suggest treatment for rashes on elbow and belly every summer,"Hello and welcome to HCMYou seem to have developed an allergic reaction to moss/lichen or some similar substance present on the rock. The rash developed as your skin reacted to it.I would advise you to clean the area with soap. Do not rub or scratch the area. If the rash has stopped spreading or is reducing on its own, you can apply a soothing menthol or calamine lotion to calm the itching. If the rash is still active and irritating, apply a mometasone cream over the area for 3-5 days till rash goes away.Also take an antihistamine tablet once daily such as fexofenadine, levocet for 5 days.This should bring the allergy under control.In case you notice any blistering, discharge, swelling or fever or persisting rash, do consult a dermatologist who may prescribe steroids or antibiotics as required. Also if you have any breathing difficulty, wheezing, dizziness etc, visit the ER and get a cortisone shot.Hope this helps. ",My arm touched a wet rock at the edge of a stream and started burning and itching. I looked at it and there were little fuzzy hairs that must have rubbed off the rock onto my arm. Over the course of a couple of hours the fuzzy hairs were replaced by a red bumpy rash. What is this? Should I be worried? Was there some unseen organism that caused this? -207641,Suggest treatment for injury on forehead,"Hi,Taste of Tonoferron is not good as it is an iron containing medicine.So it might not accept by children.You can mix drops with water and dilute while giving.Give her after feeding.Ok and take care. ","Hello Doctor,My baby is 5.5 months old now. My doctor suggested Tonoferon ,Zincovi and calcine P drops. My baby takes calcine and zincovit without any problrm however he throws out(vomit) entire tonoferon whenever i tried to give him . He does not like taste and smell of tonoferon at all. Should I check the medicine or generally babies do not like tonoferon? Thanks in advance!!" -140505,What causes back pain?,"Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you MRI spine and if there is any cord compression with lower limb weakness then you may need decompression.If there is cord compression then you may need fixation.Decompression is necessary if neurological deficit or bladder involvement is there.If there is no neurological involvement then conservative brace or rest is sufficientLater on follow rehabilitation and physiotherapy.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","Hi. I recently injured my back and suffered from compression fractures in t4 and t5 area. I had a vertebralplasty in December. Since the surgery my back pain is better, but still there, at least I can breath now. But I am having trouble with my hands. My ring and pinky fingers are VERY numb and my hands are so week. I am only 36 years old. Will this pain in my back ever go away? and will my hands get back to normal? I have been off work since December, I had emergency surgery, now it is almost impossible to find a neurologist or neurosurgeon who will touch me. I am at the end of my rope!!" -132860,Suggest remedy for suffering from allergic Cough,"Hi, I have gone through your query .In my opinion , you have chronic rhinosinusitisStart steam inhalation,warm saline gargle , Mucolytic syp , saline nasal drop , Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast , Antibiotic azithromycin for 10 days.Hope this information helps you.Thanks ","i have had sinus problems for several years. Recently, I have nasal drip in my throat but after a while I feel like I can't swallow and am choking. Then I throw up clear thick mucus and am ok for a couple of hours then it started again. What is wrong?" -19612,Use of teeth whitening strips caused a burning sensation. Why?,Hello. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For more information consult a dentist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ,"Hello doctor,I have braces. Sometimes, I use whitening strips. Recently, it has caused a sharp burning feeling. Do I have a cavity?" -199784,What causes stomach pain with vomiting in a 8 year old?,"Hi,From history it seems that he might be having un-descended testes having scrotal empty.Many a time there might be having swelling in inguinal region due to presence of testes there.By the end of six months they might descend and if not then Orchidopexy operation should be done.Now due to new modern technology diagnostic laparoscopy can be done after six months.Consult pediatric surgeon and get examined.Ok and take care. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I just had a baby boy that all seems to be well with, but we (and the doctor) cant feel his testicles anywhere. I had one undesended testicle that was brought down by surgery when i was five. Surely they are there some where, right?" -148379,Is low blood platelets of 121 concerning?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your high wbc count is mostly due to some infection. you should search for the foci or site of infection. Go for further blood test to search the cause. And you should consult your physician and need to change the antibiotic. You may have some resistant against that.Go for it. No need to worry. You will be ok within short time. Hope I have answered your question.If you have any further questions then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hello DoctorI have done blood test and WBC count is hight to 17,200. I have done Chest X- Ray, Sonoraphy and ECG all are normal. I have visited 10 days before 1 MD, he told that its due to infection and taking his medicines from 9 days. But again I have same hight count of WBC's. Please suggest what is the cause ?" -135507,"Asthmatic, high blood pressure, spinal problem, chest infection, sore in genitals. What is treatment?",all these are side effects of medicine you are takling but if you have to take medicines you get checked your blood gas analyses like oxygen and nitrogen and carbon di oxide You also get your sleep studies which tell the level of oxygen in your blood in 24 hrs after the test reports i can guide you further ,"Hi I m a 40 year old female, suffer from asthma, arthritis , sciatica , depression & anxiety. Take meds venlafaxine , quetiapine , solpadol, diclofenic, Robaxin, dyhidracodeine. Have pain in right shoulder blade, radiating down arm & across my chest & down my right side. Feel exhausted as if I m not getting enough oxygen. Have had to just sit but it is still uncomfortable. Morning are bad anyway. Have severe pain in my back & mobilizing is hard. Thanks in advance for any information you can give me . Kay" -83119,Pain while urinating,"hello, it may be calculi[kidney stones], or infection. what is your age?/ sex? are you diabetic. give details ",I had frank haematuria last week (with no other/previous symptoms of UTI) and was treated with Nitrofurantoin for 5 days. But I continue to have stabs of pain from time to time and right now am unable to sleep because I have the urge to empty my bladder (I am currently tryin to limit it to every 30 min)! Somebody please help... -230708,What to do if pain in scrotum persists even after taking medication for epidyimitis?,"Hi,I suggest you stop Doxycycline right away and tell your Doctor to change the antibiotic and start some PPI like Pantoprazole twice a day before meals. This antibiotic has a high frequency of such problems and it is better to stop if you are experiencing as you mention.Take care and do let me know if we can help you further.Take care, Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India ",hi docter i had gonorrhea but it has gone away but now there was a swalling in the right testical and pain in muscle but docter asked for a scan for the testicle and it had some infection and i was started to anitibiotic called doxycycline twice a day for 10 days ...but now i have headaches and just now had some blood in stool please tell me what should i do? -35402,Should we worry about pregnancy after having oral sex?,"Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.First of all, the increase in vaginal secretions is probably normal related to increased ""sexual"" activity. But if there is any itching, burning or odor, you need to get checked out for common infections. Second, the hymen is not necessarily ""closed"" and it is normal to see an opening through the hymen. If you are worried, this also can be ascertained on an exam. Finally, you cannot get pregnant from oral sex or ejaculate anywhere outside of the vagina.I hope that this helps and good luck! ",i m a 33 years old virgin. i had my first oral sex 2 weeks ago. since then my vaginal secretions have increased tremendously. and when i looked by z mirror. i can see a hole. i can see clearly my vaginal opening. did my hymen break ? i had no bleeding or pain. but i m too worried now. we had some massage with my bf penis. can i get pregnant by the pre- cum ?? or external ejaculation ? -110422,"What causes tiredness, drowsiness and body pains?","thanks for asking your questionchest pain in case , along wid pulm embolism can be due to - peptic ulcer-embolism itself-pulmonary infarct you need to visit your Pulmonologist to disscuss the possibilitieswith time and drugs a s the embolisms lol get dissolved , pain lol go awaythanksfeel free to ask more questions ",I was just diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. I had a CT of chest with contrast and the radiology reports states mild cardiomegaly aortic calcifications without aneurysm and nondilated main pulmonary artery. I am on blood thinner for this with a repeat CT in 6 months. My question is that I have had shortness of breath and get an acid reflux pain when I walk and have to stop. I can count to 6 and the pain goes away. Why do I get this pain in my chest and shortness of breath. Does my diagnosis in the CT scan tell you why? -99925,What is the treatment for lump in the breast?,"welcome to Health care magic.1.The lump near the thyroid - can be from thyroid gland or from the lymph nodes.2.11mm thyroid nodule is not an issue if its not symptomatic and feature of malignancy ( cancer)3.If it is heterogeneous, i think it need to be operated before it gets complicated.4.If you are my patient and there is visible swelling causing cosmetic causes - I would suggest for an excision.5.So its for you to decide and get back to surgeon and get needful things done.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","I have a visable lump/swelling right side of neck near thyroid. Many test done Doctors feel its a swollen muscle with no explanation I do have a 11mm nodule with goiter but they say this is not the problem. I have had CT scan ultrasound biopsy with no answers My blood work is coming back all fine, but my thyroid is coming back heteregenous/calcified. Just don't know where to go from here" -4546,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -65769,What causes swollen lymph nodes under the chin?,"Hi,How old is your daughter?What is the duration of fever?Which part of the back is aching,upper or lower?From the symptoms,its not very clear what she is suffering from as it can be due to many causes likeMeningitis,Malaria,Urinary tract infection,Typhoid fever,Respiratory tract infection.I suggest you to get some tests done:Complete blood count,Peripheral blood smear for Pv and Pf antigen,Widal test,Urine routine analysis and culture.X-ray of the back and ultrasonography of the abdomen ll also be needed.Meanwhile,you can give her anti-pyretics like paracetamol for fever and backache,ondensatron for vomiting,and a broad spectrum anti-biotic like cefixime and azithromycin for preventing infection.Kindly review your physician with all these reports.Take care ","Hi my daughter suddenly could not move her back from severe pain, adding severe headache followed by fever and vomiting. Took her to the hospital and they could not figure out what was wrong? This was 3 days ago although her fever is down during the day I am starting to get really worried. Could this be from a bite? she was camping last week." -159112,What causes tendonitis in the lower leg after bitten by an insect?,"Hello, I have studied your case. Usually leg pain indicates vascular origin of pain. Arterio Venous colour Doppler will help to see for any vascular abnormality.Muscle cramps leads to night pain in leg Muscle cramps can be reduced byMassaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil,drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration,stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle.Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the sameCheck your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to consult your treating doctor and further required investigation can be done after clinical examination.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ",Every day I suffer from my calves swelling so much they seem to double in size and by the time I get home from work they are hard as rocks and limit the motion I have when walking. It is so painful and uncomfortable. I find myself trying to sooth the pain by rubbing my legs throughout the day or by forcing myself to walk on my lunch hour. I would be so appreciative to know how to resolve this and what it could be caused by. Thank you for your time. -6046,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -20277,Why is there increased lymphocytes percentage in my blood?,"Hello. Your lymphocytes percentage is slight high. Kindly mention your clinical complaints so that I can guide you further. It is not a matter of getting scared as your all other parameters are within range. I suggest you repeat CBC after week. Usually, a temporary viral infection can lead to lymphocytes elevation temporarily. It has no relation to menstruation. If after one-week lymphocytosis persist, then investigate with peripheral smear examination report for further work up. ","Hello doctor, I had a complete blood count test and it seems my lymphocytes % is high. Please help me. Is this something I should be scared about? I was in my period when the blood test was taken in case this has any relation to the results." -138479,What causes severe lower back pain and vaginal pain?,"Hi CarolMedication is okay.take plenty of water orally.avoid citrus fruits and juices.Do back strengthening exercises.blood sodium,pottasium,serum proteins,hemoglobin levels should be tested apart from urine routine test and urine culture and sensitivity.An ultrasound of abdomen to rule out any urinary system stone or calculus formationThanks for writing ","Good day Doc Went to my GP for back pains and swolen legs at the bottom , he told me that I had kidney infection. And he gave me Cifran, Metazol, Cizole, Amiloretic and Alka Fizz. Now my stomach is loose and I feel exhausted. What can you advise. Regards carol" -134825,"Pregnant, partner kissed after using asthma pump covered with mud. Chances of contracting toxoplasmosis?",you are having all pobem which devlopin this age due to long diseasesyour copd as written snd medicines you are taking might be causing problems written bu u .chronic abstructv asthma can bhve like this to effect like this but no need to add anything for thee resultshave to feel light with almedicines to prevent further pressure on heart to increase its symptopms controll all other symptomps well ith your medicines so that no other syatem is affected in future ,"thank you - was referred to Heart Specialist (from Rheumotologist) had heart palpitations. Heart Dr office did 5 tests on me (4 total hours) Lexiscan, UltraSound, Chemical Stress Test (didn't like this one - the gal administrating it casually called it a 'chemically induced heart attack'...). others ? name. I did not see the Heart Dr... he did not even pop in to check on me. Next day, got a call from office girl with ""You have a normally functioning Heart and a mild leak in heart bicuspid valve"" - I asked was that all... does it show what was causing the palps. (PS no monitor used in the tests) She repeated and said the results will be sent to the Rheum. as he was the one that referred me. Went for OV to him - he said results not in his notes/computer... will have his Nurse follow-up + let me know. Heard nothing for 3 weeks. I typed a letter re-stating above story and took it to Rheum office to give to him... have heard nothing. What should I do... Make another appt to see Rheum (6 month visit not till July-I mentioned that in my letter to him as well... Quandry as to what to do. Your professional opinion is requested please. I am a sincere, retired professional woman 65 with many health issues ie: Lupus SLE, Fibro, Cervical Dystonia, Chronic-Obstructive Asthma... on very few meds. Was using Nebulizer w/ albuteral vials at that time... stopped using them and the major 'thumps' have subsided but still have heart flutters and feel the need to draw deep breathes. On 90 Cymbalta (one 30 + one 60); Plaquenil generic; Clonazapam .05 for sleep; Advair 150/50 once a day; stopped nebulizer.. I appreciate your time." -164761,Could swollen wrist & toes suggest a gout infection?,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised along with MRI of the lumbar spine or knee based on the clinical assessment.As the pain looks in the nature of radiation from thigh to leg it can be pinched nerve in the lumbar spine and with the help of MRI the soft tissue status can be understood. Post which with physical therapy you should respond well.Also, if the pain is consistent to the knee and give trouble while walking down or up the stairs then an MRI of knee post clinical assessment is advised. Even in this if the ligaments are fine enough than with simple physical therapy you should respond well.Since you haven't mention about which region MRI was taken it will be tough to help. If knee MRI showed normal than an lumbar spine might be needed and vice versaRegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","For about 5 years, since I was 16, I ve had a kind of constant pressure in my right leg, it sometimes feels like tingling. The pressure is mostly in my inner thigh, but as the years went by I feel it more in my knee. Whenever I stretch my leg there s always a popping sound up and down the leg, I ve been to a doctor and taken an MRI but they couldn t find anything." -64366,Will Ciprofloxacin treat minor UTI?,"Dear Madam,as you have informed that you are not pregant then I,from my daytoday clinical experience ,can say you should take some broadspectrum antibiotic like Amoxycillin that acts on respiratory tract infection causing bacteria.also you should take salbutamol tablet in proper dose to stop cough.in thisway you can clear your respiratory infection and cough.as far as your apin in the lower left quadrant is concerned you should go to any family medicine doctor for proper clinical check-up which consists of palpation of that region and ultrasonographic picture of lower abdomen.my best wishes for you.thank you. ","I have had a bad cough and cold for four days. Saw a doctor, but was not prescribed cough medicine because my period is late. I am not pregnant. I took two tests. Now I have a lot of pain in my lower left quadrant when I cough or sneeze. Some times just walking around. Should I be concerned?" -102062,What causes a concave chest?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, the narrated symptoms indicate possible underlying psychiatric disorder if other systemic causes are ruled out. I recommend a thorough physical check up of her with an expert physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","She is breathing heavy and rapidly, walking strange and falling at times and he onebeyes almost looks as though it is looking out into space. She eats drinks and is coherent of he name. She has had limes disease in the past. Any thoughts here..." -241700,What is the remedy for mood swings and panic attacks?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. There is nothing to become moody and emotional. If you are pregnant, so be it. If you are not, so be it. Why become moody? Wait for another two days or so and you will see for yourself and then you can be sure. Becoming moody and emotional is foolishness and is going to harm your self.You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi I am on the pill however last week was my week off and have not had my period yet I took2 preg test which came back negative, I am so moody And emotional of late I just don't no what's wrong could I still be pregnant even though I have had a negative result?" -66135,Is mild fever and weakness after TB treatment normal?,Hello and thank you for your question. There are treatments for hepatitis but you would need to see a liver specialist to know which one is best for you. There are several types of viral hepatitis and you need to know which one you have to determine which medication is right for you. They may even need to do a liver biopsy in order to determine the stage of your liver disease. Elevations of SGOT ad SGPT are signs of liver irritation and are common in patients with hepatitis. Please avoid any alcohol or acetaminophen as these can further damage the liver. See a liver specialist for a determination of which treatment is right for you. ,"hello DR..i am 20yrs old,i was suffering from viral hepatatis...2day i took my LFT..and the results are:-Total Billrubin 1.1,direct billrubin .7 and indirect is .4my SGOT is 175,and my SGPT is 208..my A/G ratio is 1.2 pls give ur valuable suggestions to me..is there any problem because of the high level of SGOT nd SGPT??.thanks.." -152883,Suggest remedy for pain and soreness in left side of the hip,"Hello,Your symptoms could be related to a damaged nerve, probably from the injury. For this reason, I recommend performing nerve conduction studies. A new surgery to repair the nerves may be needed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ",RIGHT HAND INJURY my name is Freddy I m a sixty year old who fell and now have torn ligaments in my right hand. I like to know if that heels by it self or need operation. hand is not working at its best. I m a male and on blood pressure . pain. and asthma meds -101938,What can cause swelling in the lower leg while on treatment for COPD?,"Hi, Failed stress test means there is high possibility of coronary artery disease (CAD). Her symptoms are also suggestive of Heart disease. So in my opinion, she should definitely consult cardiologist and get done coronary angiography. She might be having restenosis of stents or new blockage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi, My mother in law was admitted to the hospital with chest pain, pain in both legs, and she failed her stress test. She has had a few cardiac stents placed in the past. She also has diabetes. I was wondering what a failed stress test could mean accompanied by the other symptoms" -119630,Suggest treatment for itchiness and pain in the lower abdomen,These medicines are unlikely to be causing the abdominal pain. You are probably suffering from a gastro intestinal disorder (for which you are taking the medicines) which is causing the pain. Please wait for a few days and things should soon be fine. You may take decolic tablet as per your requirement and it will help in relieving your pain. ,"I am taking these medicines for a treatment enzoplam,zifi cv200,pan 40,vozet.since then my stomach(not abdomen but upper one) is paining.Is it due to these medicines ?" -197773,Could red splotches on scrotum and bumps on penis of an infant be fungal infection?,"Hi,You should check child's tonsils as they may be the site of impeded infection and the child may need tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy. Also get a complete blood test to check his immunity.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...our 5 yr old was hospitalized 2 wks ago for 3 days with Pneumonia. He came home completing the antibiotics. 3 days later had high fever and was dx with double ear infection. After another regiment of antibiotic and 5 days he now has another high fever 102.5 and stomach pains. I can hear the belly sounds and it is very warm to the touch. He also complains that his hands and wrist hurt a lot. They too are very warm, but his forearms are not. He has an appt tomorrow at 1pm but if I were to get some advice it would help me not be so worried there is a bigger problem going on with him. Could this just be the same virus going through his body and why would all the antibiotic have gotten rid of it yet? (3 in hospital, one at home and one again the following week) Should we ask for any particular test to be sure what s going on? Thank you, Annie" -57939,Should i be concerned about the BP of 155/88 range?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I read your question carefully and understand your concern. Your past medical history is really concerning, and your symptoms seem to be related to sarcoidosis. But I recommend performing some other tests like : pulmonary function tests, a blood gas analysis, a resting ECG, to examine better your cardiac and pulmonary function. An ambulatory 24 hour ECG monitoring may be needed if suspicions of arrhythmia are raised. Steroids can be a therapeutic test for sarcoidosis (which is a disorder which improves by steroids). But in your case, the dose of steroids may need to be raised, in order to have the wished effects. The cardiac complications, improve too, when sarcoidosis starts responding to the therapy. You should discuss with your attending physician on the above possibilities. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri ","I have been having difficulty with breathing. I have had a CT scan which shows light and dark areas in my lungs. The pulmonary specialist that I started seeing put me on 30mg Prednisone for 6 weeks and now 20mg. along with oxygen use at 2L. None of this therapy has really corrected my problem. In fact, now, I need to use the oxygen most of the time. I will be seeing my doctor this week for follow up. Do you have any suggestions what diseases/problems could be causing this. I have had history of sarcoidosis which affected my electrical system of my heart (now have pacemaker for it). Looking for alternate treatments, tests etc. to be done?" -137466,Sneezing tends,Hi.. I would suggest that you see a doctor for an examination... Hope it is not a clinical sign of a systemic problem.. ,My son who is 9 months old developing some infection on both legs he is getting some black spot which is increasing day by day kindly advilse. -239505,Suggest remedy for mental health problem,"hi dear,according to your symptoms and signs you might have depression and anxiety.whether you have severe chest pain or palpitation which leads to feeling of dying?any symptoms like low mood, loss of interest , irritability, fatigue, appetite disturbance etc....consult psychiatrist for detail history and mental status examination.not to worry much there are many medication which helps you .Thank you ",I have been having problems at work and i was ill with anxiety/panic attacks. Last few days ive been so sleepy and my legs feel weak and shakey really infact all my body and i just cant sleep and if i do its for a few hours tops. Could this be anything serious like cancer or other related problems im really scared ive been to the doctors loads and they told me to do breathing techniques please help -189800,Lymphadenopathy in the retro peritoneal area. Cancer? History of cholelithiasis,"Dear Sir, Thank you for asking your query at HCM. There are many trials which have been carried out to evaluate the role of beverages & cancer but none of them have conclusively proven the beneficial role and the exact amount to be consumes. Excess of anything is bad and these beverages might help in reducing some ailments but predispose to certain others and it is very difficult to strike the right balance. Hoping for the best ","OK, so I'm ""beverage confused"" - research I've recently stumbled across is praising the benefits of drinking one cup of coffee a day and several cups of green tea as a means of reducing risk of stroke and heart attack. Another study shows that moderate consumption of single malt Scotch with its high levels of elligac(sp?) acid are is a solid antioxidant to thwart cancer cells. I've got mild ED and I've also read that alcohol, coffee and green tea and counter-productive for ED. So, where do we go from here?" -220823,What is burning mouth syndrome? Taking B 12 and alph-lipotic acid. Diet related?,"Hello, Thanks for posting your query, To maintain your teeth healthy follow the following measures:- -Brush your teeth 2 times a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste -Daily flossing removes plaque buildup in places your toothbrush can't reach. -Using an antimicrobial rinse can reduce the severity of gingivitis. -Visit your dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and oral exam. -Eat healthy foods and limit sweets and junk food. -Smoking or using smokeless tobacco increases the risk for severe gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful Regards ","Hi my name is suzzi. Im 22 and im in school. I have no isurance or way to pay for dental care . growing up as a child i never took care of my teeth . Now as a young adult i have unhealthy teeth. My teeth hurt, my gums are thin, I have white spots on my gums, and I have poor credit. Also I dont qualify for medicaid. Im wondering if their is any at home treatment i can do to clear this up. or if i need to just go to the denstist, and if i do just need to get my butt in the clinic. do you know of any free or low income clinic that can help me in Salt Lake City Utah? Im really worried and i dont want my teeth to fall out." -156023,Remedy for severe pain in thumb,"Hello, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible underlying causes like a peripheral vascular disease. Investigations like arterial Doppler is required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I am a healthy 44 yo W male and have been developing chronic charlie horses in my calves. Very painful in a sustained contraction for 3-5 minutes, left with muscle soreness afterward. I go for my routine PE and just had one and all was WNL. What do you think?" -227674,What causes redness around penis and pain underneath scrotum?,"Hi,It is due to the constitution of epididymis and seminal vesicle during masturbation. Stop putting excessive force in ejaculation while masturbation.Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,Dr. Atishay Bukharia ",I have a habit of frequent masturbation. when I am able to stop for a week or more I sometimes have a feeling of fullness /dull pain in my lower abdomen.If I masturbate at that point The symptoms cease. Does the body have to readjust to not ejaculating? -122730,Why do I have pain in abdomen while pooping?,"HI. Such pains come when there is food poisoning or intestinal infection as the body wants to expel something which it feels is dangerous to it. Weakness and tiredness is due to loss of potassium and other electrolytes into the intestines. You may need an antibiotic and supportive medicines as per further progress, you should visit ER to avoid further complications and to take proper treatment ",Hi I had severe abdominal pain (15) for about two hours...late at 12 am...I finally was able to take two aleve which helped me relax a little wqith some pain and after going to the bathroom.. My pain was as if I took a strong laxative. I still feel week and tired -153417,What could cause abdominal muscle pain?,"Hi, To reduce the swelling, you can apply ice 4 times daily on the wrist, and use a wrist band for 30 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Tanmoy Roy, General & Family Physician ",I had a heart cath 1 week ago everything is fine the site of the cath (wrist) seems to be nearly healed... but now it itches and the opposite side or the wrist (top) is swelling (not red) and it is hard? WWW.WWWW.WW -52169,Is Isosorbide and Hospice safe to be taken while treating coronary heart disease?,"hellothanks for posting here. there is no term such as arthroscopic coronary artrty disease. I think the term is atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Which means disease of the heart due to deposition of cholesterol in the vessels which supply blood to the heart. so in short he had a heart attack. patients udually experince chest pain, breathlessness, sweating during a heart attack. Some patients especially diabetics have no symptoms during an ongoing heart attack. So it is difficult to say whether he passed aeay in pain or peacefully. alcohol can lead to development of other risk factors for coronary artery disease so although it doesnt directly cause coronary artery disease, it may increase the risk of a coronary artery disease. my deepest condolences. take care ","Hi. My uncle passed away last month, and we have just discovered after a post mortem, that he died of arthoscropic coronary artery disease. What does this mean and how long would he have had it. Would he have had a peaceful death or would he have been in pain. He was an every day drinker. Would this have been a trigger. Thanks" -146154,Suggest treatment for elevated vitamin d levels,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You should confirm the diagnosis of hemochromatosis. If you have not gone through liver biopsy then go for it. No need to do phlebotomy with anemia. consult your doctor and take treatment of anemia.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","I have no stomach and have hemocromatois,I am tired all the time. My D 17 is very low. My bone marrow is not making mature red cells , my iron binding capac 195,wbc 4.17,rbc 3.60, hct 34,hgb 11,ferritin 98, iron 79,% iron saturation 41. They have done a phlebotomy on me but it made me more anemic. They want to do another blood test and a possible phlebotomy on me the end of july. There has to be something I can do ." -88263,Cause of raised ALT and AST levels without drinking or smoking?,"Hello Thanks for writing to HCMIncreased SGPT indicates liver injury.It may be due to hepatitis,altered lipid profile,autoimmune causes,medicines etc.You need clinical examination and few other investigations.You need few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS),renal function test(RFT),Lipid profile,viral markers,complete liver function test,urine RE/ME.You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products.You should avoid fried and junk food and avoid alcohol completely if you take it.Medicines should be prescribed after complete investigations.I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily after food for three months.This help in regeneration of liver cells.Get well soon.Hope I have answered your question.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","SIR , MY SERUM GPT (LFT) IS RAISED TO LEVEL 61 (NORMAL RANGE 5-37 U/L) SERUM ALKALINE PHOSPHATE (LFT) IS 14O (RANGE 150-250) OTHER BLOOD PARAMETERS ARE NORMAL I AM TAKING MEDICINE FOR DIABETES AND BP . THEY ARE UNDER CONTROL MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS - YYYY@YYYY" -185815,Can a hydrosalpinx turn cancerous?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is unfortunate to know about the disease progress and discomfort in your spouse. Thymoma responds the best to radiation treatment and he is getting treated regularly. It is important to know the field of radiation and any chemotherapy that was given to him during last few months. There are certain medications that are toxic to the lungs and might cause lung fibrosis. A CT scan is a must to assess any lung changes due to chemotherapy and radiation. Any spread of disease must also be evaluated in detail.It will help if he also gets a brain scan to know if there is any condition that is causing loss of memory. ","my spouse had stage 3 thymoma resection in july with radiation therapy and was feeling little better. for three weeks now he has been experiencing the constant chest pain, shortness of breathe, fatigue just like when the tumor was discovered. His radiation oncologist doesn t seem concerned however it went from stage 2 to stage 3 mastatis in four months. How concerned should we be of this reoccurring or moving to another location while we are waiting to get his routine ct scan? I have been told that it can move to the brain and he has been experiencing more than normal memory loss for a 49 yr old men." -70308,"Suggest remedy for sore throat,body pain and fever","Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is a disease which is transmitted by dog bite which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.As you were bit by a dog which has led to bleeding from the site according to WHO categories it is categorized into Cat III, which requires following treatment1.Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water.2.Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.3.Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin around the wound.4. Inj TT, 0.5 ml, IM.Thank you. ","hi, i have just got bitten to my year old dog 10 min ago. this morning he was seeming like he was panting and panting and breathing very heavily. We gave him water but he still did it. Now the bite feels tingily and its like its beating.I already put poroxide on. Do you know if this is normal or what to do?" -152698,Suggest remedy for hip pain,I think it is better to be confirmed by MRI before going for arthroscopy because arthroscopy is a surgical procedure. ,"Hi, I am 57 & stockly built but healthy.I heard a pop noise in back of my knee 3 weeks ago & fell to the ground.Used ice & heat & rest.Family doctor said it is probably torn meniscus on inner knee.Had an injection which lasted for 5 days.Now I am back to the pain when I walk.I am scheduled to see a orthopedic next week.I have no insurance so I am leaning toward a scope job without mri.What do you think?" -237949,How to deal with celebrity attraction after watching movies?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are suppose to refer to concentration and attention as two. Attention span for any adult is maximum 30 minutes. Sometimes, a person can be attentive to an interesting thing for more than 30 minutes, such as movies or games. Concentration is attention plus understanding. For this too, span os below 30 minutes. If you are able to make your studies interesting and based on variable principle, your concentration level can be increased. Concentration comes only when you are interested in what you do. So please be passionate towards what you are doing or do only those things which you are interested in. It is also possible to improve your concentration level with the help of yoga, meditation and breathing exercises.You must talk to your friends about this. They will be able to motivate you. Moreover, you do not have any mental issues other than slight anxiety and apprehension.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","i am a medical student.i am having trouble with my studies now.i feel depressed all the time.i cant concentrate.I have recurrent suicidal thoughts.I hurt myself sometimes and it gives me some relief.i put on a happy face but i feel that i am tearing apart within me. I feel insecure to meet a psychiatrist.I fear if my peers come to know about it , i feel be humiliated.what should i do? i stay in Thrissur" -102171,Suggest treatment for shortness of breath at night,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * The symptoms narrated indicate possible underlying residual respiratory infection as bronchitis, pneumonia or others. * I recommend to undertake an x-ray chest and complete blood counts for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I have mallorets meningitis, I have struggled with it apparently since I was about 2-3 years old due to varicella and a bad blood infection. About a month ago I had symptoms of meningitis again... Went to ER and was admitted to hospital for a week and a half for antiviral therapy via IV... The day before I was discharged the doctor in charge of my care ordered a picc line to continue IV therapy at home... After 2 additional weeks of antiviral ivs.. Picc line was removed. This was a week and a half ago.. Two days ago I awoke in the middle of the night running a low grade fever and right shoulder and right side of neck was swollen, I developed a cough and now everytime I cough it feels like someone it sticking a hot poker in my right lung and right frontal aspect of my neck, is it possible I ve developed an infection internally?" -14366,Which drug can be advised to a hypertensive in whom spasmodic foods raise BP?,"Hi. BP of 138/80 is considered as high normal BP. You did not mention any other cardiovascular risk factors which put you in the low-risk category. In the first instance, I recommend lifestyle changes with regular exercise such as 40 minutes brisk walk on daily basis, reduce salt and caffeine, and smoking cessation (if you smoke). If after three months of lifestyle changes your BP remains above 130/85 then we can consider adding tablets at this stage, you do not need any tablets. ","Hello doctor, I have hypertension. 138 mmHg systolic, 80 mmHg diastolic, 82 heart rate. Spasmodic foods (like yogurt) make higher hypertension. Antispasmodic foods (alkali, basic foods) do not cause higher hypertension. Which drug can I take? 57 years old, 72-kilogram weight." -64789,Suggest treatment for dry cough and chest congestion,"Hi,Welcome to health care magic,As you have mentioned you have pain in your shoulder to back.Here, I would like to know that whether you have any history of diabetes or thyroid illnesses or any injury to that joint.There could be several causes of shoulder pain such as rotator cuff injury or tear or rotator cuff tendinitis (inflammation of its tendons).The initial treatments for all these are, 1. Avoid repetitive overhead activities 2. Do not carry any heavy object or bag on affected shoulder or arm.3. Apply ice packs for about 15 minutes twice or thrice daily. 4. If you have learned how to do shoulder exercises then continue with that it's could be effective . 5. Apply diclofenac based topical ointment which is more effective than paracetamol based.(available over the counter)6. Can take oral pain killers if pain is very severe. 7. There is no harm in taking Re-nerve Plus,as it is just a multivitamin supplement which is good for nerves (more useful in diabetic patients).If still pain is persisting then proper examination of shoulder joint is required to find the exact cause and if needed x ray and MRI should be done. You can consult nearby doctor or orthopedician who can write X-ray and MRI of the shoulder after taking complete history and thoroughly clinical examination. ","hi i have a sharp pain that seems to be coming from my right shoulder blade bone or under neath it, my back is inflamed on the right side at the moment and some times the pain spreads to the right of my chest neck and arm. I also cough up spit or phlem from time to time which contains black spots, please help." -243169,Was having 6 cans cider/day. Desperate to drink. Taking prosac and lyrica. Suggestions,"Hello,A positive family history of early heart disease and diabetes puts you at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes ,even if you don't have other risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.Since you are overweight,your chances increases still further.Do's for you....Avoid fatty foods and sweetsReduce your calorie intakeReduce your weight and be in your required range of your BMIDo regular aerobic exercises for 45 minutes a day.Keep a check on your BP,blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels.De stress yourself by doing regular yoga.If you develop good dietary habits along with exercises and shedding of weight,even a positive family history won't cause any damage to you.Thanks ",I am a 28 year old female over weight but otherwise healthy. I suffer from panic attacks I currently became a vegan. My paternal grandfather died if a heart attack from diAbetes. I had an EKG a few years on and blood pressure and chilesterol doctor says are on but I feel I am going to have a heart attack what are the odds I will?? -198395,What causes urinary and bowel incontinence in a child?,"it might be atypical pneumoniaAntibiotic clarithrimycin can be tried with dose 15 mg/kg for 7 days. However i as a pediatrician would need some investigation like chest xray, montoux test and haemoglobin. ","Hi, my son is almost 6 months old. He s had a cough since he was born, it s a very dry cough however, when he s sleeping at night he gets very congested and sometimes snorts/snores. We ve tried cough meds from the pediatrician as well as a humidifier and nasal spray with suction. He wasn t pre-mature and was a very healthy 10lbs4ozs at birth. He doesn t ever have a fever or any other symptoms." -165808,Suggest treatment for turner s and post polio syndrome,"helloHb level 12-15 is okay,yes iron rich green vegetables,banana,pomengranate,spinach will take care of mild borderline anemia....sciatica can be taken care by physical therapy,lumbo-sacral belt,back exercises, bd rest....torn meniscus can be treated with arthroscopic surgery by an arthroscopist by minimal invasive surgeryconsult an orthopedic surgeon for this.torn meniscus is by abnormal stress or injury of knee usually twisting and shearing force , common with footballers.scitica is caused by osteoarthritis in spine with bone spurs outgrowths impinging nerve roots at intervertebral foramina .cause is degenerative disease of spine with advancing age,increased occupational stressthanks ",My husband is anemic. The dr. wants his number at 14 and it is 12 after taking iron pills and eating iron- rich foods. He is also dealing with siatica and a torn miniscus. He thinks he s falling apsrt at age 61. This is the first health issue he s had for any length of time. -229636,Are Maxoza and Virolon the right medicines to increase the sperm count?,"Penile frenulum surgical cut or circumcision can be of best use. However coconut oil n turmeric is good for rashes. It's giving temporary relief because constant constriction below penis glans is causing persistent rashes.Till you decide to go for circumcision, you may opt for more apter herbal combos for anti rash effect. Pl get advise or treatment package if you agree by asking a direct question. ","Hi, I am a 35 yrs old divorced man staying single without any active sexual activities except occasional masturbation.I ve been suffering from penile freunulum cut and rashes on penile head. It cures itself and appears again continuously.I did blood check and passed clean.A skin specialist I consulted with advised to undergo circumcision.I used to rub penis with coconut oil and turmeric powder mixed coconut oil as a natural remedy to heal it. It helps to relieve of it temporarily but not got a permanent cure till now. Please help me to get rid of this very uncomfortable situation. Thanks, Sandy" -255300,"Bleeding after taking morning after pill, heartburn, sore breasts. What is happening?","Hello,You are too early to detect an ectopic pregnancy with symptoms since you had the IUD removed 25 days ago and should you conceive so soon, which is rare, symptoms usually develop at four weeks of pregnancy. The pain may be unrelated. Yet, to rule out, you can get a sonogram of the pelvis if possible in the trans-vaginal route after seeing a specialist for a proper clinical appraisal of your situation. A blood test for pregnancy helps in the diagnosis. Hope this helps. ","I had my Mirena removed 25 days ago, my doctor told me that I will have some spotting (which I did for 4 days) and then I should return to my normal cycle on time. Well if that is true then I am 8 days late. I have been TTC so I am being hopeful, but I took a test 4 days ago and it was Negative. I am soooo sleepy all the time, and have been having horrible headaches . Now my neck and my left shoulder have been hurting for the past 3 days. I figures I slept wrong, but have been doing some research and read that shoulder pain is a sign of ectopic pregnancy . Idk what to think. HELP please!" -8686,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -41749,Suggest treatment for hair fall,"hi.welcome to healthcare magic.i understand your problem.since you work in a software company hair loss in your case may be due to stress and lack of sleep.my opinion is that,1.avoid stress.2.have adequate sleep of about 8 hours in a day.3.take nutritious foods.4.drink about 3 litres of water in a day.5.take iron and multivitamin tablets once daily in the night time.thank you.hope my answer will help you.feel free to ask your questions. ","Hi Doctor, I am Sk Gulshan Hossain, working in a software company. I have been suffering from hair fall problem since 2002. Now I am just 24 years old. I need an appointment of yours. Looking forward to your replay. Thanks & regards, Sk. Gulshan Hossain." -74217,"Diagnosed with endometriosis, follicles in ovaries and cysts. Given lupride injection and siphene for it. Will it help?","Hello,If you are getting your periods,then you may continue with these pills.In addition do regular aerobic exercises and reduce your weight.It is said that a reduction of 10% of your weight would result in natural periods.It would be better yo take METFORMIN 500 mg twice a day for 6 months to reduce insulin resistance.It would be good,if you consult a gynecologist and get a proper treatment under her.One doesn't abort because of stoppage of such type of pills.Thanks ","hi i am 33 yr old female wth PCOS. i am using a chinese herbal pill to induce my periods, take 2 pills in morning on empty stomach. it is working but i dont get heavy flow, have regular to low flow for 3-4 days of period. but its better than no period at all.. however we are trying to get pregnant as well so recently we are not using any form of birth controls. my question is that should i continue taking period inducing pills while trying to conceive? and if i do conceive and then stop taking these pills, will it result in abortion?" -257363,Taken Duoloton L as birth control pills. Any effect on conceiving?,"Hello, Although rare like 1 in 200 cases,a pregnancy is still possible with IUCD in place. In such types of pregnancy the chances of ectopic pregnancy are increased,so you must consult your doctor as early as possible,once the pregnancy is confirmed.. Other problem is that the chances of miscarriage is increased in such type of pregnancy. However once the initial 2 to 3 weeks period is over,pregnancy continues normally. There is no harm to the baby. Thanks ","Hi, i might be pregnant but im wondering if my iud/ mirena can harm the unborn child? I took a home test today and it showed up positive, if indeed i am pregnant, i dont know how far along i am. Im going to take one tomorrow morning just to make sure that I am. IF i am, i will deffinetly see my doctor and get the iud removed but i just want to make sure the baby cant be harmed by it. Thank you!" -85223,Does a good diet and exercise help with a fatty liver?,"Hi welcome to HCM....If you have digestive problem than fiber supplement can be prescribed ...Take more fiber food like whole grain, wheat bran , spinach etc....Fruits taken more ....Eat slowly ..Avoid stress ....Avoid smoking , excess tea....If bloating there avoid onion , turnip, cabbage like gas forming food ...You are mentioning liver enlargement ..But cause has to be searched and accordingly further guidance can be given ..For hepatomegaly investigate with. ...1.USG 2.SGOT 3.SGPT 4.Peripheral smear with retic count 5.HBSag only if needed You can post your follow up report or consult physician for more advise ....If functional constipation more ispaghula in milk can be useful ..Take care ... ","Hello, doctor actually I m suffering from stomach related problems due to my liver enlargement my digestive system is very badly disturbed because of this all acne and pimples start appearing can u please suggest me some best medicine for my liver and stomach I will wait for your answer it would be a great help from you thanks." -165565,Does anemia cause leg cramps?,"Welcome at HCM I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns. Neck swelling should also always be investigated properly by the surgeon. You should meet surgeon. It may appear to be branchial cyst, thyroglossal cyst, sebaceous cyst etc. meet your surgeon as early as possible Meanwhile stay calm and use acetaminophen to relieve pain Get well soon Hope your query is adequately addressed if you still have any feel free to ask RegardsDr Saad Sultan ",Hi I had a cyst on my neck for 2 years and recently it turned white like a pimple does and it squeezed it and now it is huge and swollen and painful and hard it gets multiple white spots and I squeez it gently and get a tan liquid and blood come out.any suggestions -245006,Stress or something else ?,"Why don't you answer his question? The question was regarding quitting cold-turkey, which I've read some people have been able to do. If I had to guess, maybe because they had reached a point where they were so fed up they would rather face the anxiety of not giving in to the senseless rituals. ","Can I cure OCD by just quitting cold turkey ? I am 27yr old M, and I believe I've had the condition since 13 and am just fed up with it controling my life." -252764,What causes blood clots in periods?,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Bleeding or spotting in early pregnancy can be due to ectopic pregnancy, threatened or missed abortion, or due to subchorionic haemorrhage.I will suggest you to get a transvaginal ultrasound done to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma ",I am trying for a baby and finished my period on wed sat eve i started bleeding only very light bleeding with period type cramps . I found out via clear blue i am 1-2 weeks pregnant and the hospital won t see me cause i am too early could you give me advice please very stressed it is not knowing it s driving me crazy -240397,How to control the experience of going through emotional trauma?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a mental disorder characterized by paranoia and a pervasive, long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others. Individuals with this personality disorder may be hypersensitive, easily feel slighted, and habitually relate to the world by vigilant scanning of the environment for clues or suggestions that may validate their fears or biases. Paranoid individuals are eager observers. They think they are in danger and look for signs and threats of that danger, potentially not appreciating other evidence.As per the explanation goes, you know your friends problem. Because he may not trust others, treatment usually gets stuck. In hiscase, the problem seems to be in its beginning stages and therefore Could be cured if treated now. Please consult a psychiatrist soon for your better future.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",A person close to me tends to suspect every move of his fiance and arrives at conclusions based on his own observations and ideas. In a general sense he seems to mistrust others and hold them easily at fault. He has a sense of self assertiveness and refuses to accept ideas in contrast to his and holds grudges quickly on people whom he believes have caused him damage. I read in many sites about paranoid personality disorder and believe he has such symptoms. He was engaged previously which broke off triggered by this nature of his. He got engaged again after about 8 months and the present relationship is at stake because of this. Can this condition be cured? If so how long can it take? and what would be the role of the dear ones around him? -8553,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -229683,IS the HCG and Clomid treatment correct for the semen count of zero?,"hi.observation can do for now. but if there's recurrence of bleeding, go to the nearest ER for check-up and consultation. your bleeding incident came from the insult/trauma you have inflicted on yourself. try to avoid using those next time, as it might cause rectal mucosal tear and bleeding again next time. hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","Hi, Im a teen male and I was masturbating and felt really horny. I decided to try masturbating anally and so I slipped my fingers in. This felt really good so I grabbed a round, slightly flat-bottomed shampoo bottle and some baby oil and lubed up. I tried to push the shampoo bottle in but I guess it was too big (1.5? inches maybe smaller in diameter) and when it did go in I felt a sharp pain like after you try and poo out a really big piece of feces and so i stopped immediately. I washed it off and then went to wipe my bum and saw a bit of bright red blood on the tissue. I wiped again and there was only a tiny bit and it has now stopped. Is this something I should be worried about? I ve heard that a litle bleeding can occur after anal masturbation/sex" -49317,Is drinking wine safe while on a cardiac stent?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that heart rate is ever changing phenomena depending on your activity level, emotional stress and physiological changes. Considering your age it’s advisable for you to get and ECG and Echocardiography done to evaluate if there is any underlying cardiac disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I am 75 and had bypass surgery in 2009. I am very active. I run 3 days per week and bike other days. My heart beat is regularly 50 beats per minute and very steady. I was checking my rate in bed 5 minutes ago and noticed lots of double beats. Is there a problem? -55904,How to stabilize rapid and irregular heart beat?,your symptoms are inconclusive .however seems no seriousness.you should be relaxed and calm.take plenty of fluid.and consult to your physician ,"Hi I'm 20 year old female today I was trying to move my bed an when I reached down an was holding the bed trying to put it back in the frame I felt like something snapped or popped insides my heart. Immediately I began to feel sick an like I was going to black out for about 3 hours an I have a ""cold sensation"" in my chest since the incident about 4 hours ago now. I feel very strange an a pressure in my chest area. I don't know of I should go to the er or just hope it's better in the morning. What could it be" -70876,What causes recurrent fever?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicShe can use either oral medication or anti histamines to help with the itching.Examples of the topical agent that may be helpful is calamine lotion.Oral anti histamines can also be helpful. They can be drowsy or non drowsy and may be available over the counter.I hope this helps ",my grandaughter has glandular fever and is very itchy which is causing nasty spots and scabs.as she is only prescribed rest and plenty of fluids is there anything that might stop the itching.also would you advise any supplements e.g. zinc or magnesium. -174461,Is heating pads the only solution for freezing due to non working of thermastat in body?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that the scoliosis spinal column deformation can not be caused by a lumbar puncture even in a very young age. But chronic deficiency of vitamin D or calcium or even a wrong posture can lead to this symptoms. I recommend performing vitamin D and calcium plasma levels to exclude this possibility. A spinal column CT scan would help give more information on the anatomy of your spinal column and possible treatment options. Meanwhile, i recommend correcting your posture and perform a lot of physical activity which is important for the reinforcement of the back muscles. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ",Is it possible ny 21 year old could of developed idiopathic scoliosis from having a lumbar puncture performed when she was 18 myths old.she had meningococcal septocemia. Doctor is waiting for xray results to confirm scoliosis . Suffering g from back and chest pains for last year. Thank you -161524,What can cause left sided internal anal discomfort?,"Hello,You lift the weight. its more possibilities of there is muscle injury or strain or ligament sprain with nerve stretch. Improper weight lifting causes arm pain. And your right hand is looking slight heavier than left so it may be swelling due to strain or sprain. When ever you push the affected area the pain goes down it means nerve is also affected. But the other causes are rotator muscle injury, it occurs when over head weight lifts as bench presses, shoulder presses etc. in this case the pain radiates up to elbow. Other reason is tear of rotator cuff, patellar tendonitis, back sprains and strains, herniated disc.Do some stretching before weight lifting. For the swelling reduction take pain killers like ibuprofen and naproxen. Apply hot and cold fomentation. Although you don't get the relief get MRI and consult the ortho.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ankur ","I work out and life weights recently I've had a really bad pain in my right arm along the ulna, one of the muscles in the area seems to be a little bigger than the same area on my left. I was wondering if the pain is coming from a pinched nerve there, the pain can go down into my palm but never travels up. thanks you" -218629,I noticed bleeding during brushing on the top part of my mouth where the bridges are placed,"thanks for your query,the features what you are telling looks like angular chelitis means a fungal infection...it can be because of the decreased vertical dimension of it can be because of nutritional deficiency, or decreased immunity..you can take a symptomatic treatment by using topical anesthetics and do complete hemogram to rule out anemia...consult a dentist to rule out occlusion...thanking you....i hope my answer wil help you.. ",I am a registered dental hygienist. The last week I have been suffering with an inflammation around the borders of my lips and it has spread to the commissures of my lips (especially the left side). Is there an over-the-counter treatment I could get for this? Or how could I treat it? -92118,What does a lump on the left breast indicate?,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* Can go for the warm bath with compression , but an advise with doctor in form of antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs will give faster recovery .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further queries .Regards .Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon ) ","hello, i have had a bad head and chest cold for the 10 days. It is beginning to get better but I developed painful swelling in my armpits. One place appeared about five days ago under one arm and it became very painful. It appeared to be a swollen gland. It got very large. I soaked it regularly and put neosporin on it topically. It eventually developed a head and burst, and it went away. It was very painful. Now I have developed two under the other arm. Should I just proceed with warm baths,compression, and neosporin like I did the other? I haven't run any fever during this illness." -231825,Suggest treatment for skin cut on scrotum,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: When flaccid, glans looks like wrinkled.(Its normal)Explanation: Usually in circumcised individuals, there is stratification of epithelium of glans which makes glans look thick and lustreless. So, its completely normal you need not worry about this. Have balanced diet, with regular exercise. Good luck. ","Over the past year, I have noticed my penis head become more and more wrinkled. It used to be smooth. Now it looks sick. I was afraid I had an std, but after being tested, everything was negative. I don t know what s wrong. I want my penis head to be smooth and healthy looking again. I am circumsized and 29 years old. What can I do for it to be restored?" -196091,Is red mark in eye after an injury a matter of concern in a toddler?,"dear parent,as per your description this seems typical of some psychological trauma. There has to be something that is causing such symptoms. Even if he is imagining, there has to be a source for such imagination. I would like to keep a vigilant watch. ",My 6yr old boy starting to scream tonight saying his father looked like a giant out of no where. He was crying and trembling saying he couldn t open his eyes because he was afraid. He said it happens sometime at rest time at school (we have had no reports of this) 5 minutes later he was fine. There is no history of abuse or trauma. What could it be? -137779,How can lower backache while suffering from diabetes be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, Advil will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I have had this in the past but cannot remember what it was called. My doctor had me go to physical therapy and it helped. I have mild intermittent pain in my lower abdomen and lower back. It does not keep me from doing the things that I want and Advil seems to help. -150703,What causes tingling and numbness in arm?,"Hi, Spasms and pain not getting controlled by analgesics can be due to abnormal nerve impulses or irritation. Anticonvulsant group drugs like Gabapentin will be helpful in such case. A consultation with your physician and regular follow up is needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Nishad BN ",Hi..i have been seeing a dr for almost a year and they cant figure out anything..i have constant severe neckache with lower back spasms and pain in my wrists and lower arms..i have a thyroid module that hurts when I swallow but all tests came back ok..my skin hurts to the touch and I have no energy...please help -73741,Is increase in weight be the reason for non parenthood?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.I suggest you to reconsult your doctor and find out the cause of prescribing myrin p3. Because it is anti tubercular drug which is used if any part of body tuberculosis is diagnosed.Raised ESR is one of minor finding in TB. Esr will be raised in all infections and many other diseases . So only on that basis anti Tb treatment is usually not started. You need to get investigated yourself to know site of TB and also to rule it out. Some tests needed to rule out TB like blood ADA level , chest X-ray etc.For your infertility I suggest you to get your follicular study. By this you will come to know you are producing eggs or not. Here serial ultrasound abdomen done on various day of monthly cycle. If any abnormality found out can be treated. I suggest to start folic acid daily after consultation. It improves egg production.Hope I have been helpful.Regards     Dr. Ashish Verma ","Hi,My weight is 57 KG and age is 29 yr, im under treatment for my infertility problem my doctor have prescribed me Myrin P 3 Tab/Day before break fast as ESR level is 43 just 2 weeks ago,I just wanted to know that what else should i take with it or should i have to go with it or not , because i am not sure about the medicine." -20345,What can be done for high HbA1c in a pregnant woman?,"Hi. According to diabetes guidelines, the patient should have strict diabetic control pre-pregnancy. It is better to have a strict diabetic diet and sugar levels within the normal range and have HbA1c less than 6. Frankly speaking, I feel that during conception, less than 6 or 5 would be better but at 10, it is advised not to conceive but I think after conception it would have increased. As with high sugar levels, more chances of congenital anomalies in the fetus are there, most popular is heart defects. The baby could have diabetes and could grow fast due to sugar levels imbalance and can be large for the gestational age. It can have stillbirth, difficult delivery, intrauterine death, etc. Please contact maternal medicine consultant obstetrician and discuss your detailed history and treatment till now. In pregnancy, Insulin is preferred over oral medications. Have a strict diabetic diet, daily walk, yoga, or mild exercises. Try to have strict monitoring of fetus as well as your sugar levels. Things could be well only with strict diabetic treatment and precautions for the whole pregnancy. ","Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old lady about 6 to 7 weeks pregnant. My HbA1c is 12. What should I do?" -54651,What causes heaviness in the chest with normal angiogram?,"Hey,In short - Stop taking the weight loss pill & do certain tests.Detail answer- Hypertension at your age has certain causes:1) Abnormal thyroid 2) Abnormal kidneys or obstruction of blood vessels of kidney3) Excess working of a gland of our body called adrenal gland4) Taking drugs like steroids or weight loss pillSo you need to first stop taking that pill & try to loose weight by exercising & dieting.You also need to do certain tests to rule out above stated conditions-Thyroid function test, KFT, renal Doppler, 24 hr urinary VMA & usg of whole abdomen.You are young & hypertension can be cured if it has a cause. So you need to motivate yourself & you will be absolutely fine.ThanksDr Sameer Maheshwari ","hi i'm 27 yrs old,male.i was diagnosed to have a hypertension, my normal B.P is 130/100, i wighted 215lbs, 6'0 ft tall. Now, my nose on the right side is bleeding for almost a week now, and my partner saw a blood as well in my semen. i dont feel anything bad in my body. i only take diet pills for a month now that helped me to lose 20 lbs.i'm just worried if this bleeing is caused by the hypertension or caused by the pills?" -170103,Suggest treatment for swollen and painful lymph node in the armpit,"Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion there certainly is methods to get you rid of pain may be at cost of some loss of mobility, but for that you need to get your X rays done and send us so that we can decide the cause of your pain first. the treatment then followsHope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. ","I had trapeziectomy on my right hand in 2006 and on my left hand in 2008. My hands were doing fine, but few years ago, my both hand started hurting. Now they hurt too much. Is there any operation to take care these pain? I am 74 year old woman. Thanks." -59882,How can skin infection in the groin area be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The basic reason there is the infection at the operative site with secondary involvement in the form of Pleural effusion.I recommend its evaluation with MRI of the abdomen and pelvis for further management guidelines.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Purva Patel ",Hello I had 1/3 of my left kidney removed about 6 weeks ago and I keep getting infections the kidney is leaking into abdomen I now have a Cath in my lung too the doctor gave me another type of antibiotic I ve had so many because I keep getting infections I don t think the kidney will stop leaking do you and what do I do -213598,Has there ever been a link between wisdom teeth extraction and something akin to seizures?,If four of your teeth were pulled out in a single visit then you ought to have such symptoms since it will take time to heal. If not so and still you are experiencing it in that case if there is a dry socket you will observe a dull grey open space instead of a closed socket in the region where your teeth have been pulled out. Pain will be throbbing type and would not subside on its own. Also if your pain has been increasing day by day then report to your dentist immediately if not and it has decreased then just take the necessary precautions and you will be good in the due course. ,"Hello, I had my four wisdom teeth pulled last week thursday. Yesterday, at work I was leaning down and starting experiencing jaw pain. Now today, it grew into a sharper pain. My mouth is very small and maybe the pain could have been cause from the pulling of it open. I was worried of it being a dry socket. Can you tell me how a stitched up dry socket would look like? Or the symptoms please?" -134339,"Having seasonal allergy symptoms, tried Fexofenadine, antihistamines, no relief. Solution ?","Hello dear,The symptoms & case history mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Frontal sinusitis.Management involves:1. Steam inhalation2. Analgesic to provide relief from pain.3. Antibiotics against the causative organism, based on culture & sensitivity reports.4. Antihistamines can also be used for symptomatic relief.5. Avoid exposure to cold and other allergens.So, kindly consult an ENT specialist, get a proper clinical examination done and start treatment accordingly.Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of para nasal sinus will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.Wishing you a Good Health.Let me know if I need to clarify further.Thanks & take care. ","i have Been having throbbing pain in my Supraorbital Ridge for months now, i went to the eye doctor, everything was normal. Also went to my medical doctor, everything was normal except i have allergies congestion. When i bend the pain gets worse. i've been sneezing alot lately. What could be causing this pain?? (left eye)" -146782,"What does ""rbc morphology abnormal"" mean?","Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have slightly high WBC count. It may be due to some infection or may be as normal variation. Your hemoglobin and blood pressure is normal. No need to worry babout that. Just consult your doctor and take antibiotic treatment if required. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","Female, 28y/o, 5'4"", 97 lbs (from 105 lbs mid-2010, in spite of good appetite). ER 3 days ago due to HR 136. BP 120/90. Fatigue for the last 3 weeks despite good sleep. EKG & CBC okay. WBC 12,400. Took 2 cycles of contraceptive pills without 7-day break. Last period 2 wks ago, after last pill." -44021,"What causes itchy, red rashes on chest and stomach?","Hello,Timodine cream is effective to cure nappy rash. Nappy rash commonly goes away in 2-3 days. Apply Timodine cream(do not use too much cream, little is enough) on the affected part after gently cleaning & drying your babies rear. Do not apply Timodine cream for more than seven days. If it takes more time to heal, get the baby clinically examined. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician ",Hello doctor My 10 month old is having a severe nappy rash for bout 3 weeks Its gone really badTook her to emergency viewing this morning as her rashes were slightly bleeding Doc recommended temodineJust wan to knoe how good this cream is nd how quickly it can recover -134876,Itchy rashes on the neck spreading. Food allergy?,developed into chronic allergic sinusitisas the post nasal drip can cause these and gastric symptompsno antibiotics take only antiallergics like singular 10 mg tdssyp priton 1 tsf at nightsyp gelusil 2 tsf tdsapply neomycin h eye ointment in nosebdsea water 2 drops in each nose at nightcontinuwe this 3 wk along with other medicines you are taking to contro allergies ,"have sore throat with red streak down each side of throat and swollen lymph nodes in neck. Did have sinus infection starting a week ago last Thursday, with coughing, sneezing and wheezing. Took a dose pack antibiotic last Monday-Thursday, but am still ill and also have a headache. Now has gone to my chest. Coughing up green and yellow mucus from bronchial tubes. When it breaks loose, causes me to go into coughing spasms, and my ribs and back are sore. Nose is still stuffy too. Started in with diarrhea this morning. Have some asthma and seasonal allergy history. Take Zyretec, Singulair and Advair daily." -6985,Kindly tell the treatment for extreme lower back pain.,"Hello. I need more information about your symptoms, duration, intensity with time of the day and with movements, any relieving factors, and treatment sought and the effects, any leg symptoms and radiation of pain to the leg, and any bowel complaints like loss of control of urine. ","Hello doctor, I have extreme lower back pain." -161761,"What could feeling of soreness in veins of arms, legs and feet with clogged veins indicate?","Hi,Loss of normal curve in spinal curve is always a matter of concern but if you are symptom less then try to regain the curve with the help of cervical exercises and correct positioning of neck while sleeping, using mobiles and laptop. Do back ward movements of neck after every half an hour of work on laptops. Do retraction and protraction exercises of neck along with using butterfly pillow for sleeping, and sleep straight. Avoid side lying positions. Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Harsh Swarup ","Hi I saw a chiropractor for a general check up. The X-rays show the c curve in my neck is the wrong way around and is -5 degrees, apparently it should be 45 degrees. The chiro said this is concerning and I must come in for adjustments twice a week for 6 weeks and then once a week after that. I have not had any symptoms or pain, if I didn t have the X-rays I wouldn t know there was anything wrong. Do you suggest this is a concern and that I should go for my readjustments to correct the curve? I m worried if I go then it might create a problem or pain that hasn t happened yet. Thanks" -61303,How to treat campylobacter infection?,"there are many conditions where these symptoms are present .1-migraine- pain on one side of head photophobia nausea and vomiting it last for minute to hours.2-cluster headache - pain all over head rhinorrhea redness of eyes3-check your blood pressure - secondary hypertension might be the cause.4-meningitis - it is caused by microorganisms but in this case there would be severe headache ,nausea and vomiting,raised temprature and most significant neck rigidity .5-your symproms are not suggestive of urinary tract infection because in UTI following symptoms are seen burning sensation while voiding urine frequent urge to go for urination drbbling of urine low-moderate rise in temprature.i would suggest you to do following take paracetamol 500mg tablets SOS when having headache take adequate fluid to keep your body hydrated. do not skip a meal . thankyou and takecare ","I wake up feeling dizzy and with a headache, my vision is constantly blurred and i cant focus on anything i do. i get lost in my own little world all the time, i think i also have some sort of urine infection. i have loss of apetite and i amalways cold, do you knowwhat could be wrong with me? ( i am only 19 ) x" -195175,Suggest remedy for persistent on and off fever,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you.Questions:1. Did your kid pass motion or meconium on day one of life?2. Since how long is the kid constipated?3. Does the kid have any bleeding along with hard stools?4. How much milk does the kid consume per day?5. Does the kid eat fruits and vegetables (fibre diet) appropriately?You can get back with answers at the following link -www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696Suggestions:1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in Indian type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",I have twin boys who are 2 1/2 years old. Lately both have had bowel movements that are very large balls that are somewhat hard and waxy. Any ideas what could be causing this? Diet has not changed - they actually eat a pretty well balanced diet. Although I have been wondering if they have been getting enough milk/water on a daily basis. -178643,"Stiffness in neck, severe headache, nausea during loose bowel movement. Another episode of nausea and vomiting on driving. No BP, sinus, ear infection. Root cause?",hai madamvein is something which is better seen than felt unless it is blocked and filled with blood in that case it would be painful. then there is no single vein that runs from the upper rib cage to right side of torso. since the doctor who has seen u feels there is nothing significant. I too feel u could let go of it and u will be just fine.take care ,I sometimes feel a vein extending from my upper rib cage down the right side of my torso. There is no pain but I can feel it. It only appeared over the past two weeks. There is no buldge but I can feel it if I press on it. I went to my doctor and she seems to think I could have picked up something that would have put too much pressure on that side of my body. I am otherwise a healthy 61 yr old female. I had a colonoscopy last year and I have a healthy colon and a clear mammogram . What do you think this could be? -248401,Suggest remedy for pain in the shoulder,"Hello ! Thank you for your question ! In my opinion the symptoms you describe may be probably related to the intervetebral discs in the lower part of the lumbar vertebral column of your husband. You say that he has been holding heavy lifting recently. This may have caused his intervertebral discs to displace and compress the spinal nerves that are responsible for his lower limbs. The numbness and the pain in the groin area are not related to physical exercise. They must be related to a herniated disc. So I would highly recommend you bring your husband to the doctor and have e good physical examination and further exams for the vertebral column like spinal CT scan or MRi . Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Abaz Quka ","Hi my husband has had quite a lot of muscle pain for several weeks now, mostly his legs, lower back and groin area. He also says he s experiencing numbness at times. He also has worse than usual flatulence and a sore tummy off and on through the day and especially at night. We moved house recently and he did a lot of heavy lifting and then worked hard insulating our new house etc so a lot more physical exercise than he would normally do so not sure if it s all related. Any ideas?" -97228,What is the purple/reddish lump on the mid back of baby?,"Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of a neck lump on the thyroid area, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1.     a colloid cyst of the thyroid! however, sometimes these cysts might contain cancerous cells also!2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple inflammatory conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma or a reactive enlarged lymph node; there is nothing to worry about these! Sometimes a lymph node might suggest cancer in the larynx/throat...     3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like infected branchial cyst or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also!Therefore, the treatment only depends upon the diagnosis!I suggest you to go for an FNAC /biopsy and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ",the right side on my throat has a large lump that is oval shaped were the thyroid gland on my trachea should be. my throat has been sore around that area for around a year but i didn t notice a lump until just recently. do you think it could be cancerous? -83677,Is there a alternative medication for pregalin for a patient undergoing liver transplant?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Once other causes are ruled out, the treatment for hyperactive bladder mainly consists of bladder exercises that is trying to hold urine for some time before voiding. This helps some how. There are some drugs called anti cholinergic that can work a lot. They relax the bladder. However that is always by a qualified doctor so you can talk to your doc in that regards he may prescribe this after assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","please Dr let me know what is the best treatment for hyper active bladder, our family Dr says this is idiopathic but i have consulted homeopathic doctors they proscribed custicum 6x 4-6 pills every 6 hourly after 3 days treatment i got very little resposed in this case i need expert opinion from you thanks Gk saleem" -140587,What causes pain in the back moving from one place to another?,Helloyou have provided very less information..did she had an MRI done ?? If yes then send me the reports n if not then u should first get a urgent MRI OF HER SPINE ,"sir, my sister got back pain at 5 years back.when she went to hospital they said that the spinal cord has damaged.They suggested to take a complete bed rest till it recover.They given some medicine to cure they problem.The treatment has got effected on the eyes and she lost eye site complety..Now she got the eye site of 5%-10% by using the aurvedic medicine.Is there any treatment for this" -231358,What causes a tightness feeling between rectum and testicles?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Anal itching can be due to worm infestation and some times due to spicy food also. So, please visit a doctor for investigating your stool sample as you have previous history of infection. All the best. ","Im a male and I have anal itching. I wipe my stool until its all gone, I ve went to my Doctor and had some cream put inside but it still doesn t help. It s been like this for over eight months. I ve had chlamidia before and I ve got treatment for that. That s all cleared up and has been for seven months. I thought that was a possible reason but that s not it either. What else to do?" -153798,"Suggest treatment for pain my forearm, wrist and elbow","Hi, As of now, you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an X-ray. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I am sure that I have a (slight) fracture of the 5th metatarsal. The symptoms are swelling of the little toe and its joint region only. The pain and swelling have decreased somewhat. I walk awkwardly during the day and when I am back in the evening I take my normal shoes off, pain increases and I begin to hobble around. I know this is due to the fatigue I cause during the day. To describe the happening, I am an amatuer distance runner and had recently got back into training. I obviously increased the milage of my runs too quickly. On one run I stepped on a small stone on the outer side of the foot and didn t really feel any annoyance until the next day. Two days later, despite the a very slight annoyance (hardly a reason not to run) I decided to run on it over a quicker 6 mile run and the twanging pain (not unbearable) began after I had cooled down. Do you think a crepe bandage will be enough over a 2-3 week recovery?" -44377,What causes red rash and burning sensation on the insteps of feet?,"Hi,You may be right. The rash is likely due to amoxicillin. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. First thing to do is to stop the amoxicillin. The other antibiotic like azithromycine may be given. Oral steroid in tapering dose,antihistaminics and application of mild steroid cream may be considered.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist ",My 16 year old daughter her wisdom teeth removed today. She has developed a very mild rash on her arm above the site where the iv line was placed. Is this related to the iv or an allergic reaction to her painkiller (Vicodin) or antibiotic medication (amoxicillin). I m mostly worried about the latter as the presented after the first antibiotic dose and spread a little following the second one. -35369,Is it possible to be pregnant without penetration?,Hi and thanks for the query.I am Dr Nilajkumar and will be answering your question.The chances of pregnancy without penetration and ejaculation in a virgin are almost zero. So do not worry. Please try to use some contraception henceforth preferably condoms as they also protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Have a good day and thanks for using health care magic. Dr Nilajkumar BagdeConsultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist. ,Me and my boyfriend were feeling each other under our clothes and when I was feeling his penis he started to cum. Then I touched the back of his hand and he kept feeling my vagina. There was no penetration and I'm a virgin. Is it possible that I could be pregnant? -195264,What causes sudden loss of awareness?,"hi, these can be symptoms of Autism. It is not normal for a child of this age to do these kind of things. I suggest you to get the child examined by doctor as soon as possible. Take care. ","My daughter is 12, nearly 13. She used to never walk on her toes, she used to pronounce everything right, she used to write and draw neatly and she was never anxious or compulsive. Now she DOES only walk on her toes, she DOES mispronounce Rs, Fs and Ts, she NEVER draws or writes neatly and she is ALWAYS anxious and compulsive." -200233,Suggest remedy for fever,"HiThese pukes are common in this age group. It occurs due to gastroesophageal refluxes. Most cases improve within a few months. I would recommend you to avoid over feeding, give proper burping in between and after feeds and keep him head end slightly up in crib. You may use Gaviscon if problem persists.Take care ",My baby is 2 months old and tends to spit up through his nose and then his body stiffens up and he can t catch his breath. Can you tell me what this is and what proper steps as a parent I should take when this occurs throughout the day. He does it this randomly at any given time of the day. -78827,Will boarder line high creatinine value be a symptom of kidney failure?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Infection is always caused by a pathogenic organism like a bacteria. Stones in kidney causes stasis of urine and this leads to urinary obstruction. The urinary blockage acts as a favorable medium for the bacteria to multiply. Some times infection might also ascend from the urinary bladder and enter the kidneys. In severe cases the bacteria release air in the collecting system of the kidneys and cause a condition called emphysematous pyelonephritis.Doing a blood culture and sensitivity is important to know any blood borne septicemia. Similarly a urine culture and sensitivity will also help. A broad range antibiotic should be given through intravenous route. This ensures better drug delivery and at higher concentration to kill the disease causing bacteria. Most people recover in a week after starting treatment. Cancer is less likely however detailed imaging is suggested. Please do not worry. ",my brother spend 3 days in intensive care with an infection which brought his b/p dangerously low. He had kidney stones which they pushed back into kidney. He had had the pain which has been different from the pain of stones which he has continuously had all of his life. They are now telling him he has an enlarged spleen and kidney. He is scheduled Tuesday to have a stint removed and another one inserted. Could this be cancer? He had just had stones blasted from the other kidney two weeks before the infection which put him in intensive care. -147159,What are the signs and symptoms of beta thalassemia carrier?,"Hello,this is a condition that sometimes happens in young woman. It can be related to the menstrual cycle. Since I don't know more information about you - not even your sex - I suggest you check for coagulation factors defects. A basic screening test would include blood clotting time, activated partial thromboplastin time and international normalization ratio. A complete blood count can be helpful. Conditions that cause unexplained bruises, usually have nothing to do with the complete blood count but this is a basic (and broad) test to check for hematologic disorders, particularly those involving the platelet count.I hope I've helped. If you'd like more detailed information, please present the results of the tests I asked for and perhaps a good quality picture of the involved area.Kind Regards! ","I just noticed a bruise located on my lower left abdomen. It feels somewhat tender not just on the bruise but around it as well. I bruise easily anyway but I rarely get bruises on my stomach area. I don't remember hitting it on anything, what could cause this?" -247199,Suggest treatment for painful intercostal neuritis,"Hello,Well, obviously, a new pain in the breast would make someone worry about cancer. Mostly it is not. There can be infection; mostly it is fairly obvious that there is infection (red, hot, swollen, purulent, et cetera) and, the breast is near nerves that run under the armpit and out to the arm.The breast does not have to be involved for these nerves to be hit. It is hard for me to remember how bad it was when I pulled one of these nerves out just from reaching out with the arm too fast and far, but it hurt quite a bit for months.It is obviously a reason to get it checked, mostly, not cancer. Mostly does not need surgery.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",The first time this happened it was my left boob it was hurting very bad when i moved my arm or flexed my arm i went to the doctor they said it was my hormones i went sometime in june but lastnight i felt pain in my right boob under my armpit and the inner side of my boob when i pressed down on it and when ever i move or lift my arm an also my left arm pit i was pressing on the back side an its also sore. what could it be? -170547,What causes flares in the lumbar and spine?,"Hi, Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. Today, there are a lot of effective drugs for treating MS. Tablets approved by FDA include dimethylfumarate and teriflunomide. Both these tablets came within the past 6-7 years. 25 years ago (1995), interferon injections were in use. For some, azathioprine tablets were used. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist ","I was diagnosed with MS 25 years ago, The doctors working through hospital. The Royal Edinburgh. The hospital for people that connot cope with their lives. You`ll be very aware. I was given a tablet was very effective. I stopped smoking cannabis, and I became more aware of the things that was going on arround me. I cannot remember the name of the tablet name" -88280,What causes fatty liver?,If the spleen is enlarged it will lead to dragging sensation and sometime it can cause pain. You will be prone to spontaneous splenic rupture which can lead to life threatening intraabdominal bleeding which can be fatal for life. So if your doctor is advising you for splenectomy you should go for it. ,"Hi Docotor i was dignosed with Splenomegaly , aparently my spleen measures 18.7cm (from 12.5cm in 2007) & the surgeon suggested that the only treatment is Splenectomy cause she did a series of Blood test(ct scans, bone marrow biopsy, ultra sounds) & she does't know what caused it to enlarge , if i don't remove it what damage it can causeThanks Karey" -86554,What cause high SGOT level?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have gall stone and you have gone through cholecystectomy. Now you have pain and pus in that area. You may have some complications of cholecystectomy. You should consult your operative surgeon and go for examination. You need broad spectrum antibiotic like taxim, gentamycin and metronidazole to control infection. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I had gall bladder surgery a month ago due to infection and stones. Today I noticed puss coming from an incision. I also have intense pain where my gall bladder used to be. I saw the surgeon yesterday and my family practice doctor for the pain. What should I do? -159258,What causes leg cramps in an obese person?,"Hello, I have studied your case,Due to spinal disc bulge there can be compression of nerve supplying your leg leading to pain. You may need to do MRI spine to see for nerve compression.Due to compression of nerve there is leg pain with it.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Blood work up and EMG-NCV [nerve conduction] study will help.After blood studies your haemoglobin levels will be confirmed.Low haemoglobin can lead to leg pain. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I am seeing a Rhumatologist for pain in both my legs. He has me on Gapapentin. I have been using this drug with an increase of the pill for 3 weeks. I do not feel like it is helping me. I have taken Meloxicam when I really feel the need. Why do my legs hurt like they do? I know I have arthritis, but I am wondering if you can give me any suggestions!" -63792,Can i get rabies infection from the saliva of a rabid dog?,"Hi, I understand your query. Sinus infection is due to blockage of sinus outlet by allergic inflammation/ thick mucus plug... collected secretions in sinuses get infected to form sinusitis. The origin of all the symptoms being similar ( allergy,-congestion- infection )& there being anatomical connection between Throat-nose- sinus, common cold, sinusitis, throat & lung involvements tend to follow each other/ seen all together. The breathing trouble can be due to congestion & blocked nostrils Or allergic bronchitis A sufficient course of suitable antibiotic/ anti inflammatory & anti allergic drugs with ENT specialist's advise would relieve her. thanks. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi my name is emmaly and I was wondering about my niece and that she has a runny nose sinus congestion green snot and a cough and I don't know what to do. She is so congested that it sounds like she is having trouble breathing. Could u help cause from the look of it, its looks like a sinus infection and allergies togther" -13518,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -98588,How to get rid of lump in my crotch?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having some blunt injury over the part while moving stuff.Now bruise is subsiding, nothing to worry, gradually evey thing will be alright.Apply ice pack on the bump area which is likely of having small blood collection.Ok and take care. ","About a week ago I noticed a large bruise on my shin (about 6 inches long and 3-4 inches wide). At the top of it is is small firm lump, about the size of a marble. The bruised area appears lighter this week, but the lump is still there, same size, and still hurts when touched. I don t remember specifically doing anything to injure it, but we have recently just moved, so I ve bumped into boxes here and there." -122625,What could be the cause of intermittent abdominal pain?,"hello madam , AS u told the ultrasound report shows sludge in gall bladder with liver disease . Sludge in the gall bladder itself is the cause of pain for you . If it causes continuous pain then u should undergo gall bladder removal surgery , but it all depends upon ur syptoms. Serum iron indicates ur hemoglobin % . thus its within normal limit , no need to worry regarding the same . ","I am a 52 year old female. I have just had a colonoscopy and an endoscopy (removed stomach polyps and biopsied gastritis). My serum iron is 37 and I have recently been having right side abdominal pain. I had an ultrasound done with showed gravel (sludge) in my gall bladder, along with a hepatocellular liver disease...what could be going on? And what does the low level serum iron mean?" -138461,"What causes abdominal pain, nausea and lower back pain?","Hello,The frequent urination you discribe may be because of disc herniation in L5-S1 level, where the nerves which inervate urinary bladder start.You should have a lumbar MRI and after that try some physical therapy to strenghthen your muscles.Best regards,Anisa ",I have constant urination with some lower back and pelvic pain. My Doctor did bloodwork which was all normal. I am in peri-menopausal. She thought that I may have an overactive bladder but I would like to examine this a little further before taking any medication. Please advice -66307,What causes fluctuating body temperature in fever with cough and headache?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum If you have infection persisting, then only you may find red bordered lesions like that. SO, continue applying anti fungal cream and visit doctor again for oral anti fungals. Usually it takes months for some people to get completely cured by fungal infection. So, please have patience. It is not a scar. ","Hi, I am 25y of age, 183cm height and weight 77 kg. I had tinea curis for about 1 year and a half in the groin area. I didn't really treat it. Lately, I visited my GP. He was quite expeditive and recommended me anti-fungal creams and tablets. I've been doing the treatment for 3 weeks, no improvement except for red skin rash. Since the colour of the affected area is slightly lighter than the skin (and a bit darker on the edge of those patches) and stable (hadn't grow for a very long time), I suspect that the infection healed a while ago, but due to having it for a long time it left scars. Does that sound feasible? If yes, is there any way to remove these scars? Regarding treatment, I used Lamsil cream (Terbinafine 1% w/w) twice into the infection: once after about 6 months and then 9 months into, for about 2 weeks each time. At those times, the skin was red-ish. Recently, after visiting the doctor, I am using Trimovate Cream (clobetasone butyrate, oxytetracycline, nyastin), Canesten Cream Clotrimazole 1%w/w 20g for fungal infection and some anti-fungal pills 4 times a day for 7 days. I also use Tea Tree Oil (via a stick)." -231810,Suggest treatment for tight and painful foreskin,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIN short: Herpes is one of the cause for blisters on penisExplanation: There are many reasons to get blisters on the penis. So, visit a doctor and get yourself investigated. Herpes may recur many times. So, most likely is herpes. Good luck, visit a doctor as early as possible. ",Hi Doc ..having had Herpis fro the past 40 years an no outbrak for at least 8..Itook one of those so called erectile pils for disfunction the other day..one only and hadthe runs..then er last night blisters came out on the penis and now they are looking somewhat grey..These are not the Herptype..any thoughts. -123076,What is the cause of pain in gall bladder area?,"Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Most common cause for your symptom is gastritis. Use of antacid will reduce your symptom. I usually prescribe Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day for my patients with problem for 5 days.If your symptom persists or doesn't improve with this need to get ultrasound abdomen to rule out gall stones. Regards ","hi, Im jess 26 yrs 130lb 5' 4"" ht No health problems until the last two weeks. I have been getting pains in my upper abdominal area. it has been getting worse with time. This is how the pain started today: I woke up bad head ache took 2 Excedrin and a glass of water ate French toast and bacon. as the day went on I became increasingly uncomfortable with nausea pain tell I vomited. I'm still uncomfortable and would like to know if I should seek medical attention?" -100315,What causes lump near area where hip and abdomen meet?,"Hi,This is likely to be a ganglion. This is a cyst-like swelling in the tendon. It is not serious. If it is causing pain, it can easily be removed by a minor surgical procedure. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger ","I have a pea size knot on the back of my hand. It's like it's attached to the tendon of my middle finger. When I bend that finger, it moves forward. When I straighten the finger, it moves back where it started. It doesn't move when I bend the other fingers. What is it?" -27160,My two year old daughter has horizontal stripes on her nails. What could be the cause?,"Hello. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and understand your concern. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Hello doctor, My two year old daughter is generally healthy. But, today I noticed some horizontal lines on her toenails. I am sending a picture of the same. Could it be a serious problem?" -19127,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -201494,What causes cracking sound in knees of a child while bending them?,"Hi, your child has fever for 2 days and sore throat with complaint of passing stools since 1 day, this is suggestive of throat infection or stomach infection. In throat infection the child probably needs antibiotic like amoxyclav for 3 days and a cough syrup. I think that your child has throat infection due to which he must have taken less diet which resulted in difficulty in passing stools. In my opinion, you should start antibiotics, cough syrup and syrup for fever like paracetamol. I hope this will help you. Take care. ","My 3 year old son has had a high temperature since yesterday afternoon along with a sore throat and a small amount of sickness. Today he has been runnig to his potty saying he needs a poo, when he sits down all that comes out is gas along with quite a bit of this clear bubbly liqiud. i am a little concerned. just for the record he has a hydrocyl on his testicle for which he will be having surgery in september. I look forward to hearing from you, many thanks Leigh-anne" -157776,What can cause numbness and tingling sensation in the hands and feet?,"Hi, In my opinion you have you have injured your knee or leg while coming down from chair. It is possible that you have hurt some ligaments in knee or ankle and that is causing pain. I recommend pain killers and Ice locally to ease the pain . If you do not get relief then please consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis and further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",I took standing on a chair to do some cleaning and when I took the step down mt right leg/knee twisted hurt. I could walk ok with some discomfort but 12 hours later it’s painfrl to step on that leg. I have I done something serious or just stupid. How to treat. -153389,What causes fever while having swelling in the foot and ankle?,"Hello, It may be due to nerve compression due to fusion at cervical spine level. For further assessment you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation. You may require require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.You may require physical therapy after physiotherapist consultation. You can take tablet Pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam Kale Family and general physician ","i had ACDF of C 5-6 C 6-7 Nov. of 2010.Now i am in constant pain in my neck, left shoulder burning and sharp shooting pain in my wrists . Dr says it is C-4 5 and says i need either anterior fusion or posterior fusion. Not sure what to do? Can you help?" -240410,Where do we get the best treatment for mental illness?,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicNightmare usually depends upon our unconscious thoughts or fear. If you have some thoughts or anxiety, that may be due to unconscious fear of anything. In that case, you need some anxiolytic like benzodiazepine that would help to suppress these thoughts. You can also try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks ","The past week or so Ive been having the same dream that I am being chased by someone, trying to kill me. And I have been waking up feeling really dizzy, lightheaded and nauseus to the point where I actually vomit. There is absolutely no chance im pregnant. Whats wrong?" -193977,"Suggest medication for high fever, cough and congestion",Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Those stools are normal for the age. Kindly don't give probiotics or antibiotics which may worsen the situation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Hello sir, My baby girl who is 6months old is passing loose motions in green colour. She is on breast feeding only. My peadiatrician suggested macalvit syrup for her. Is it safe to use it now..we used other antibiotics n probiotics also but they are not subsidising. So finally he suggested macalvit syrup..." -57132,Suggest treatment for dizziness and heart pain,"Hello....Light headedness and dizziness are symptoms commonly occur in Cardiovascular and Neurological disorders. you almost rule out Cardiovascular disorders by doing ECG, ECHO but my advise to go for 24 Hours Holter monitoring to rule out any Transient Dysrhythmia. You also did CT head to rule out Neurological disorder but my advise to go for Colour Doppler bilateral Carotid to rule out Tranisent Ischemic Attack. If both disorders were rule out then we keep the possibility of BPPV ( Benign Positional Postural Vertigo). It occurs at any age and etiology is unknown. So for this case, just give Betahistine with Stemetil along with Alprazolam for 7-14 days. You feel better.Thank You ","My husband has symptons of lighted headedness and slightly dizzy. A week ago he was in the emergency room because he was weak and couldn t walk, got nauseated and broke out in a sweat. (Taken by ambulance to emergency room.) Stayed overnight in the hospital. They did a CT scan of head to determine if he had a stroke and that came back negative not even a mimi stroke. Also had chest exray, EKG, Eckogram and lots of blood tests. All came back negative and he still is not 100 per cent. Was tested for Lymes Disease and that also was negative. He had a stress test this past Tuesday and everything was OK. Now this weekend he had another spell of lightheadedness and felt a little dizzy. Any answers as what to do next." -196019,What causes pain and swelling in the hands of a child?,Hello and welcome to healthcare magic.The condition your child is suffering is called myositis(sore muscles).It is really a complication of flu caused by influenza virus.Though it looked alarming and is a very painful condition but this state is self limiting and will go away in a week or two.Meanwhile keep your child as comfortable as possible by adequate bed rest fluid intake & painkillers like ibuprofen.Hope you find this answer satisfactory.Good luck. ,"My 9 year old daughter has recently had a diagnosis of mono, followed a week later by a diagnosis of strep and last week was diagnosed with the Flu. Today, she says her calves hurt so much she does not want anyone to touch them and I had to carry her into the drs office. My dr said that was just a complication of the flu. However, I called another dr friend of mine who said he had never heard of flu causing that much pain in the legs. I do not know what to do." -213968,Should I go to the dentist to pull the tooth?,"Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query as you have painful itchy white bumps on tongue this can be due to enlarged papipllae due to inflamation , or can be symptoms of geographic tongue . Dont be worried so much these symptoms are seen in patients with nutritional deficiency , vitamin B deficiency . I will suggest you to take proper nutritious healthy diet , you can take vitamin B supplements by consulting with your doctor . Consult oral surgeon for visual examination of tongue .Hope this will help you. ",Hi I get white bumps on my tounge all the time that come and go. They are very itchy and I tend to end up scratching them with my teeth. Sometimes it will just be one white bump other times it will be a big patch of white bumps from the tip of my tounge all the way along the side. They are always only along the edge and never in the center. They are normally there for a week or two and then they go away for a two to three months and then come back. I have been getting them on and off like that for many years now. They are very painful and I was wondering if you have any idea what it is and what I can do about it cause I can t afford to go to a doctor. Thanks -208255,What causes eye pain and vomiting in a child?,"my dear,temperature of atleast more than 100'F is fever.And if between 99 to 100.5 than low grade fever.low temperature in your daughter is because of the environmental temp so just keep her warm and don't worry about it.take care ","My 8 year old daughter had a low grade fever on and off for the past 4 days and now when I took her temperature in her ear, it was 95.5 on the low end and 96.1 on the high end. I took it multiple times and borrowed neighbors thermometer with similar results. Is this low temperate safe or should I be alarmed?" -51759,What could heaviness and shortness of breath post open heart surgery?,"Hello Welcome to HCM. Blood is usually sterile I.e. devoid of any bacteria or viruses. Bacteria or viruses can appear in blood after a throat infection, urine infection or lung infection. Once the bacteria enter the blood they can infect other organs including the heart. The bacteria settle on the valves of the heart and cause infection and destruction of the valves. This happens over time and cannot happen in 24 hrs. But he must have had symptoms like fever, breathlessness, shivering etc. You have not mentioned any of the symptoms. here. The treatment of infective endocarditis is long term treatment with antibiotics and some residual damage of valve always remains. Wishing him good health Regards ",my father has been going down hill health wise for the last 6 mths maybe even the last year . we took him to the hospital this last time and with in 24 hours they said he had a streap in his bloodstream and it has caused heart valve damage . what I want to know is this an infection that he had for a while or is this something that can happen in 24 hours . I just think it would take time for this to happen to the heart and being that he has be declining for a time now could he have before we took him to the hospital? -193796,How can an associative reactive disorder be managed?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Nothing to worry, it won't cause any problems. Probably in immuno compromised children, it may cause pharyngitis or fever. If he developed above symptoms please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I accidentally started to brush my child s teeth with cortisone 10 yesterday. Most of it slid off of the toothbrush and into the sink. That s when I realized what it was. I immediately wiped and rinsed his mouth out and used toothpaste afterwards. Today he s a little feverish but acting normal. Should I be concerned that the cortisone is the cause? -184642,Is increased weight loss and heavy menstruation sign of cancer?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should start chemotherapy for her. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is having excellent prognosis if proper chemotherapy is administered. It is blood cancer with highest survival rate and life expectancy. With proper care and chemotherapy, patients of ALL can live up to the age of 40-50 years without any trouble. So please avoid herbal treatment. Consult good oncologist and start appropriate chemotherapy. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your niece. Thanks. ",sir i am mehtab from pakistan sir i am biotechnologist.sir my niece is patient of acute lympoblastic leukemia since eight month the bone marrow and blood smear test showed that 90% of the cells are blast cell the doctor told him that there is a little chance of survial so we started the herbal recipe instead of chemotherapy and as a result her blast cell become zero but still her TLC and pleatelets is low 1500 and 30000.sir please advise me and guide me .the herbal maker told him that her TLC and plts level will be raised slowly and graduly . -35327,What could be the reason for not conceiving after being on Clomid and having good progesterone levels?,"Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.You mentioned ectopic pregnancy. If the tube was damaged then only Clomid will not help.You have mentioned that your progesteroneLevels are normal which means you are ovulating. I would recommend a HSG which is a tube patency test. This will tell whether both your tubes are patent or some damage is present.ThanksDr Bhagyashree ",I am 28 years old with a history of ectopic pregnancy in 2009. I have one 3 year old daughter. I took Clomid 50mg for just 2 cycles to conceive her. I have been taking Clomid 50mg again for just over 18 months with no conception but excellent progesterone levels. What should I do next? -217443,"Is feeling of tightness in neck, back and chest normal after wisdom tooth extraction?","Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have redness in gums and swollen gums after taking medication yes it can be due to drug induced also. This drug induced gingival problem is seen in some patients . For this you should consult dentist and go for Oral examination and prophylaxis . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day You can apply Stolin gum paint on painful Gums, 2 - 3 times a dayHope it will help you. ","my husband has been taken cephalexin for the past four days! he has currently been off them now for two days because his gums in his mouth and jaws are really red, swollen and sore!! What should he do for the pain of gums and jaws? and also the swelling? thanks" -81748,"Lithroscopy, nephrostomy and percutaneous nephrostomy done. Frequent urinaton","welcome to the forum.You might be having a combination of stones and infection, called urosepsis.Only this can cause such severe - fever, chills and vomiting.You need evaluation by urine tests, bloods and CT SCAN.Antibitocs will take care of infection and stones need to be treated based on location and size.FYI, any number of stones can be passed out in urine,Best regards ","I went to hospital Wednesday after shaking profusely an vomiting. I was immediately taken in to the emergency room hooked to an IV and told I passed a kidney stone, I was then was sent home only to wake up the next morning shaking and vomiting again and was taken by ambulance again to the emergency room and spent a couple of days in the hospital and was given a prescription for of levofloxacin 500 mg's. I am also going to make an appointment with a urologist after I finis my med's. What I want to know is what causes kidney stones and I must have passed a more than one. Is it possible to pass more than one?" -127646,Does a minor head injury require medical attention?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIf he licked the bleach and did not put the bottle to his mouth to drink a larger amount, he should be okay.There may be irritation to his mouth from the bleach which would require the use of pain killers such as children's ibuprofen or cataflam but this should settle.If you are still unsure, then it would be best to see your doctor for an assessment.I hope this helps ",Am not sure how much went inside my sons mouth... he said he put bleach in his hand and licked it and it didnt taste nice so washed his mouth with a soap and drank juice after am just worried... he seems ok eatting drinking fine ... do i still be worried about this? -67818,Will the infection from dog spread to human?,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should do stool culture and sensitivity.As you had undergone treatment trial for two times, but haven't received any improvement. So there is possibility of resistant organisms growing in the intestine.Once you do culture and sensitivity testing, report will be available and we can take the drug accordingly. This will give you a relief very instantly.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ",Hi there I had a water infection a couple if weeks ago and gave me some tablets for it then went bk to doctors and it was still not fully gone so they gave me another set of tablets and now they are saying my wee is over the boarder line what does this mean? Anything to worry about. -63665,What could loss of appetite & weight with vision problems suggest?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicInfection would cause swelling, redness, increased warmth, tenderness and pain as well.If you notice these indicators then it is possible that there is an infection present and he needs to be reassessed.If none of these is present then it is not likely that the infection is worsening but if you are unsure, it may be best to take him prior to his tripI hope this helps ",My son was diagnosed with a staph infection on his elbow Friday by our family doctor and was giving a antibiotic to treat it. Today he showed me where he had two little holes on his elbow and said he pulled white stuff out of it. I m assuming it was puss. Is this normal or should I perhaps take him back and let the doctor look at him again? My main concern is because he will be going out of the country next weekend on a mission trip for a week. -4077,Will diabetes during pregnancy affect the baby?,Hi. We are here to help you. For further doubts consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, My sister is 21 years old with type 1 diabetes. When she was 35 weeks pregnant, she had a cesarean section delivery. The baby's heartbeat stopped and they could not get it started. The doctors are blaming it to be due to diabetes. They said that the baby's blood acid was 25, which is five times higher than normal. Her blood sugar was 25 at the time of delivery, because they gave her a glass of orange juice. This does not sound right. Please explain her condition to me." -207341,Suggest ways to increase height,HelloYou said that pain abdomen is for last 6 years. I want to know the character of pain1) Is it severe enough to disturb his daily activities or sleep2) Is it associated with vomitting3)What is the frequency of pain abdomen4) Is it occurs in morning hours only(at the time when he gets ready to go to school5) Is there any association with food6) Is he growing with normal paceNow pain abdomen for last 6 years without associated symptoms( as you have not mentioned the other symptoms I assume it to be not there)is very unlikely. Stool positive for pus cells may be due to present infection. But this does not explain such long history.Normal CT scan rules out any intraabdominal lymphadenopathy or anatomical abnormalities.I would suggest you to give him some antibiotic after consulting your doctor and to get the answers of the question mentioned above. If it is there then discuss it with your physicianRegards ,"hello doctor, my son age is 8 years, he has abdonal pain from last 6 years. last 28th janurary he got sufferd from typhoid high grade fever for 10 days, now the abdomen pain having much. his stool test showing PUS CELLS- PRESENT (STRAY) and also CANDIDA BODIES - PRESENT(+), his CT SCAN of lower abdomen has done on 02/03/2014 and the said test is normal. so whats is the cause of pain ?" -249688,Suggest safe multivitamin supplements during pregnancy,"Hello,As you might be aware that woman with regular cycle, day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of the cycle.If you happen to have unprotected sexual activity in this period then you stand chance to get pregnant. As per your history, your fertile period was between dates 5 to 15 of the month.Accordingly, if you are pregnant then it would be due to unprotected sexual activity in this period. I hope you can make out that sexual activity with first partner will be responsible for the pregnancy.If you have history of regular cycles, and if you have crossed your dates then please get morning's first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. In case of any doubt blood beta HCG test and USG will be of help.If you opt for termination of pregnancy with abortion pills under medical supervision safely till 9 weeks of pregnancy.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar ","i have two boy friends and i made Sex before 17 with first boy friend and sex with other boy friend from 17 to concieve and my first day of mensuration started on 26 and my next menuration are not coming now.Am i pregnant ? before 17 or after 17 ,which boy friend is father of my kid now ?" -47196,"Rashes in hip during winter, looks like ring worm. Possible reason?","Hi there. I read your problem with interest but it does seem some form of physical or heat/cold induced urticaria. Dermatology however, is a very visual line & as such, requires some clear visual digital photographs or to be seen on the ground by a dermatologist nearest you for best results! Please take a non-sedative antihistamine namely 180mg fexofenadine taken once a day that is safe but may require a prescription in your parts. Worst case scenario is that a skin biopsy may be required to help clear the diagnosis & for further management. Cheers & Godspeed! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD ","I have a bilateral rash that comes and goes. It mostly comes after a shower. I am on an antibiotic now for a bacterial infection I got after plastic surgery . Tomorrow is the last day of the antibiotic. At first when I started taking the antibiotic,augmenting the rash went away. Tonight after I showered it came back on both sides of my trunk. What do you think it is?" -64761,Suggest treatment for belly button infection,"Hi,It seems that she might be having viral infection giving this problem.Give her paracetamol or ibuprofen as needed for fever.Give her plenty of water.Give her light food.If fever persisted then she might require some investigations like,complete blood testing, TC, DC, platelet count etc.Routine urine check up.After report your doctor will go for appropriate treatment. ",hi doctor my mother is 33years ago had a problem of fever for last 4 or 5 days she is getting fever only in night and body pain also. i want to ask which tablet is good for my mother and which tablet shall i give to my mother. -179635,Is there any possibility of brain getting affected or bleeding in head if fell down on floor?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.First of all, I would like to reassure you that the mouth sores are not connected or related to transverse myelitis.In transverse myelitis, there is viral infection of the spinal cord, leading to weakness of legs and arms.These mouth sores could be related to vitamin deficiency or bacterial infection. Please discuss this with your doctor.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.     Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ ","I recently developed a sore inside my mouth, between my lower lip and gums - tonight, my lower lip is also numb and tingly. I have transverse myeltis and have been having some severe stomach cramping and swelling - not sure if the two are related, but really becoming worrisome." -172185,What causes pain in the neck radiating to the head?,"Hello,I have gone through your question and understand your concern.The dizziness is likely to be due to postural vertigo ( Bening paroxysmal positional vertigo).This is not related to spine surgery.RegardsDr D Verma ","I had Lumbar (L1-L5 on the right side)surgery on September 26th. A couple days afterwards I experienced sever dizziness and spinning of the room. It even spun me around! I had 2 disks removed, repaired and put back as well as cleaning up around the spinal cord. Mentioned this to my doctors nurse practicioner and she said it had nothing to do with the surgery. I m begging to disagree since this is new post surgery and not experienced before. Even though my condition is improving as time goes by, I still am experiencing dizziness when I lay down and turn my head to the right. What can I do to remedy this?" -36816,"Have bilateral poly ovaries, irregular periods. No problems in the tubes, on hcg injection. Chances of conception?","Hi, You did not say if you are on any drug for induction of ovulation. According to your follicular studies, chances of conception are good as the thickness of the endometrium is also optimal and tubes are patent. You may have to watch at least 6 cycles for a positive result while on treatment. Continue medication as suggested by your doctor. Good luck. ","Hi.. my age is 31, My last period was 5th January 2013... I have Bilateral Poly ovaries. I have irregular periods. I am going for the dr. last 6 months, 1st follicular study says MSF, 2nd says 19mm & reptured on 19th day- ET - 6.5mm, 3rd scan says MSF, 4th month i went for sline sonogragphy, that time dr. said there is no problem in the tubes , everything good, 5th again i went for follicular study 17th day 18mm & ET 8.3, So doctor put hcg injection 0000iu and ask me to intercourse on next three days... & asked me to take maintain tablet, apcot powder & fol 123. is there is a chances for concieve." -84093,What could be the outcome of balloon sphinterotomy for elevated bilirubin?,hI Please do your serum serology hepatitis a is a self limiting disorder andd will take about 15 days to recover.take easily digestible high carbohydrated diet for early recoverytests advicedserum bilirubinhbsaghav ,"I am a 26 year old male. I weight 155 and I am 5' 11"". I have no major medical history. I was diagnosed with mono yesterday and my liver enzyme levels are in the 700's. Doctor ordered plenty of rest and lots of water. Can you tell me what types of food to avoid to help bring my count down?" -159432,What is the cause of red spot on the top of the back of my head after fallen off from a horse?,Dear patient Lots of fluid is used during rotator cuff surgery which leads to swelling of tissue around shoulder. Numbness in the operated limb may be seen in many patients. You should start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. Keep.moving elbow and wrist joint if not contraindicated by your surgeon. If not relieved within a week please visit your operating surgeon. ,Rotator cuff surgery 2 weeks ago and I had a nerve block I ve been in the sling for 2 weeks and I can start loosening it up and stretching my arm down when I noticed that as I would move my wrist around I have numbing in my wrist is this normal to have this numbness and certain ways I turn my wrist it s extremely painful so I m just assuming that because I haven t my arm in a while or is this some kind of nerve nerve damage from the nerve block -63863,What is the treatment for typhoid fever in a child?,"Hello. Thanks for asking Healthcare Magic. Infectious mononucleosis (Mono) is an infectious, widespread viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), one type of herpes virus. There are less chances that you have mono because symptoms are thought to appear around 4–6 weeks after initial infection. It can be a bacterial infecction. i would suggest to start with antibiotics and paracetamol for fever. Take rest and have fruits and plenty of fluids. Hope this helps. Thanks and Regards ",I have hadwhat i believe are flu-like symptoms for the past few days which include fever 100-102 which lasted for bout day and a half then non stop congestion for bout 3 days now and most importantly altho ive felt overall better i still feel weak and tired. my boyfriend caught something called upper respiratory infection and i stayed over his place to help. we did kiss b/c he was feeling better. do i have mono? -179128,"What is the remedy for headache, depression and seizures?",Hi !I read carefully your query.You should run to do vascular doppler ultrasound to exclude any vascular pathology and than than to do lumbar spine MRI to evaluate for disc herniated and evaluated nerve pathology.Depend from the pathology you should treatment from specialist for the first from angiologyst and second from neurologist or rheumatologist but it depend a lot of you because you should do sport activity like swimming in quiet phase.Wish you fast recovery.Dr Ilirian Laci ,I have been told by my orto surgeon that I need lumbar microdiscectomy surgery to correct a herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve. A couple of days ago I started to feel ice cold water running down my left leg. Could this be associated with the herniated discs? -88441,Should I be concerned for the high ALT and SGPT levels?,"HIThank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern, the underlying cause is important for the fatty liver, here the other testing report are missing like LFT (Liver function test ) if the condition is asymptomatic then no need to worry about this, if you are alcoholic then you need to stop the alcohol consumption, right the medicines that you are taking is the best option keep it continue no need to change the medicines, take care hope this information helps you, have a nice day. ","since 12 Dec 2013 , I am taking Udiliv 300 (instead of hepaxa 300) twice a day and Rose day 10mg(instead of Rozat 10) & Febutaz 40... 1.Is there any other alternate medicine for fatty liver other than udiliv 300? 2.Now I am working in foreign country, what should I do to cure fatty liver. I am just 27 Years old." -98364,What causes lump on the stomach with a history of rectal cancer?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,A lump in the middle of the calf associated with a bruise is suggestive of hematoma formation.Is there any history of trauma to the leg.Trauma can lead to internal bleeding, bruising and hematoma formation.In case there is history of trauma or injury, hot fomentation and pain killers will help to relive the pain and swelling.In case there is no history of trauma, you need to consult your doctor for clinical assessment and relevant investigations.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ",Hi my name is Kate. yesterday I noticed a bruise on my calf with a lump in the middle that s found like a marble it hurts to put my leg down flat and also hurts to walk. what s going on with me. the bruise is dark and yellowish in some spots help me out here please -32614,Can i get pregnant after taking duphaston?,"Hi, duphaston helps in supporting the implantation. But I think you need a injection for the rupture of follicles. Talk to your doctor regarding this. If rupture is not there, it is difficult to get pregnant. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","hi.i want to concieve n for this im trying for 1 1/2 yrs.actually i had prob of irregular periods but by taking glucofej,prolifin n other medicine it recovers.but nw my recent prob is on 14th day of my cycle there is v gud follical but it doesnot ruptured.nw im taking duphaston adviced by my doc in bahrain but im not satisfied this tym bcoz last tym doc give mi injection n tablets to put in rectum but dis tym again i got period so plz plz can u help mi?plz tell mi ll duphaston gain the chances of pregnancy or not?" -193054,Suggest treatment for fever,"Hi, I went through the history points you have provided - I was expecting that there should have been a history of cow's milk and formula feed (this too contains cow's milk protein) given to the baby. I feel that your baby is having cow's milk protein allergy. Unusually babies grow out of this sort of allergy by 1 year of age. My suggestions for you - 1. Mother should go off cow's milk protein completely. This means that you should avoid consumption of anything and everything related to cow's milk - like - milk/ curds/ ghee/ butter milk/ chocolates/ biscuits/ ice creams etc. Even while buying commercial food products, you need to see the ingredients and if they contain milk - do not consume them. 2. Feed you baby only exclusive breast feeds till 6 months of age and then start rice based feeds. 3. If this is followed scrupulously - the baby will stop having diarrhoea in another 3-4 days and then start gaining weight too. 4. If you feel your feeds alone are inadequate for the baby, then Zerolac is the only option till 6 months age. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","My son is now 5 months old. He is suffering in loose motion with blood. I consult with a doctor. He said me that my son have a big infection in his belly. He suggest me some medicine. After 10 days, it s also run but blood is not now. What can i do to stop his problem?" -187441,What causes draining with achy muscles and shortness of breath during chemotherapy?,"The swelling in your father's right thigh needs to be investigated. A clinical exam and a radiograph of thigh would help. If there is metastatic disease in thigh bone it may need radiation therapy as well.What treatment is being done for neuro-endocrine tumor. Was an Octreotide scan done. If Octreotide scan is positive then Sandostatin LAR is a treatment option. Otherwise palliative chemotherapy is a treatment option. I would also suggest that instead of ibandronate (Idrofos), Zoledronic acid should be given which is a newer generation bisphosphonate compared to ibandronate. I hope I have answered your query. You can discuss it with your treating oncologist. If you have any further questions I will be more than happy to answer. ","Hello Dr. My Dad's age is 67, weight: 57 height: 160cm. He was diagnosed with Nureo Endocrine tumor in thrid part of duodenum. Carcinoids are spread to spinal bones. He had unbearable back pain so he was adviced to take up radiation therapy for 10 days by an Oncologist. After the radiation treatment he feels releived but still the pain is there. Radiation therapy was taken up two months back and he was on medication of Idrofos 50 mg tablets and a vitamin tablets (folic acid and livogen). Now his right thigh to knee get swelled and feels irritation. Please prescribe the possible treatments for my dad. Thanks" -8825,How to get rid of self-harm scars?,"Hello. Laser ablation sessions will help remove them without any complications. The number of sessions depends on the depth of the scars. So, please send a photo. Revert with more information to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor,I am a female. My age is 19 years old. I have self-harm scars on my arm. I want to remove them. I have not done any treatment or not even applied any ointment or oil from 2.5 years and now I want to remove them permanently without any complex surgery." -95947,What is the treatment of bruise under arms ?,"Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Although this needs a clinical examination of the lump, from your history of no trouble elsewhere, it seems to me that possibly this could be a organised hematoma or a reactive response to the mesh inside or its stapple/clip in the tissue. I would advise you to discuss about this with your surgeon and to go accoding to his advice.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",HI--3months into my laproscoptic inguinal hernia and naval hernia repairs I've felt a small (less golfball size) lump above the scrotum where surgery was performed. The lump is round and moderetly firm in texture. No trouble nor pain urinatin nor blood in urine--feel completly normal in area -173802,What causes pressure in the head?,Thanks for your question dear lumber lordosis is maintained by intervertibral joints that in your case are distrubed by herniation at l4 to S1 so these herniation cause loss of normal curve so what you should do have an consultation with neurosurgeon who is going to tell you whether it is operatable or not untill avoid excess weight lifghting thanks ,"Loss of normal lordotic curvature. No spondylolysis or listhesis. At L4-5 disc level, there is advance disc desiccation associated with disc herniation which is diffuse extends to both sides more towards the Rt.and also extends inferiorly beyond the endplate, maintained by the posterior long. ligament, compress on the thecal sac and the transversing nerve roots including L5 nerve root.At L5-S1 disc level, there is advance disc desiccation associated with disc protrusion which is again diffuse but mainly central effaces the epidural fat and minimally indenting on the thecal sac, associated posterior osteophytic spurring is noted. No displacement or significant compression on the nerve roots seen at this level, if anything slightly abutting the S1 nerve root without displacement.The remainder of the disc spaces showed no disc herniation. No significant central canal stenosis apart from above described mild discogenic narrowing. No destructive changes. No facetal hypertrophy or narrowing of the lateral recesses. Normal conus medullaris and paraspinal soft tissue" -16512,Do sperms die when they come in contact with air?,"Hi. The sperm does not die as soon as they expose to open air. If the condom contains the sperm on the outer side, then it can cause pregnancy. As you mentioned that it was not just precum, but it was semen. So, if it was semen or sperm on the condom then they can cause pregnancy. If your partner was in her fertile period when you had sex, then there are chances of pregnancy. If she was not in the fertile period, then the pregnancy is unlikely. So, verify her fertile period. Also, the emergency contraceptive pill can be used within 72 hours of sex, to avoid pregnancy. Ask her to check it, and you can also check for pregnancy when her period is due or almost after two weeks, that she is pregnant or not. If her pregnancy test return to be positive even then there is an option to terminate it, after consulting with your doctor. ","Hello doctor, I was trying to put a condom on but I was doing it upside down then I flipped it and wore it. I am worried that while trying to put it in the wrong way, some semen might have got on to the condom. Is it possible to make her pregnant or the sperm dies in just a few seconds when they come in contact of the open air? I already had ejaculated once in my pants before. So it was not a precum that might have contacted the condom." -31499,How can I become pregnant?,"Hello,Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. I will be able to comment better if you can send the reports. Firstly, I would like to say that PCOD responds very well to treatment. Only, the proper protocol of investigation is to be followed and hormone supplementation given appropriately. Regarding the ovulation, if induction is being done, you can try with increasing doses and monitoring for six months. Metformin is often helpful. The semen count of your husband is on the lower side. Progressive motility of the sperm is important. IUI is helpful in this situation. Please maintain a healthy lifestyle. Hope this helps. ",my age is 29 and my husband is 31.I am sufering from pcod.laproscopy done after that my egg is not growing properly.Lots of injections done but its growing low level rate.what is the reason ?my husband sperm count is 30 percentage.can i become pregnant?now am starting for iui. -82539,"Pain near kidney, fluttering below rib cage, taking topiamate, vitamin D supplement. Cause?","Dear Shandra Jenkins, Pain of kidney stones usually starts around the mid back on either side of the spine. The pain then moves forward and downwards towards the groin, by when the stone is usually reaching the bladder. However pain in the scrotum is unusual in kidney stone. Epididimitis is a possibility, but also torsion of testis should be kept in mind. A good clinical examination and ultrasound will help confirm the diagnosis Regards ",My son is 23 and last 5 days he has had pain in kidney area and in left testical. He is a minor league umpire and said when he runs it fills like someone kicked him in the balls. This morning he called and said it was a little hard to pee. We to a urgent care yesterday and said he may have epididymis and having ultra sound today. I was wondering maybe even a kidney stone . Have heard of men having same pain with that. Thank you -101343,What causes lumps on the eyelids making the eyes swollen and sore?,"Hi.The pain on pressure on an old lump can be due to::: Due to the process of healing called organization, the nerves can become pressed on or entrapped in a scar. Hematoma getting tender can be due to tightness (tense).If there is a fracture the pain will be persistent and cancers are totally a different problem , it is not a cancer ","Hello, wonder if you can help me as I'm getting rather concerned. Few weeks back playing football I had a collision that gave me a bruise, and now the bruisings gone down, pains gone away, I'm left with a lump and when pressed on its bloody painful, I've read into it tonight on the internet, and there's no real answer to what it could be, anywhere to small fracture to cancer but thanks for replying." -204595,What causes high ketone and high leukocyte count in children?,"Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of severe pain under the left rib cage, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:1.Anemia is one of the common causes of lip discoloration. It is often related to iron-deficiency anemia but any type of anemia can be responsible. Hemoglobin is responsible for the naturally red color of blood. A deficiency of hemoglobin or red blood cells will affect the lip color accordingly. In severe cases this discoloration may be slightly blue and becomes more pronounced with cold weather.2.Cyanosis associated with a higher than normal level of deoxygenated blood. This can be caused by any number of pulmonary diseases as obstructive bronhitis, pneumonia. Emergency medical attention is necessary if blue or purple lips are associated with a diminished level of consciousness, cold and clammy skin and difficulty breathing.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your baby good health. ","Hello my 10 month old child has a dark purple line around his lips, like he wearing lip liner. He keeps getting a temp of over 38 and has a panful chesty cough and wheeze. Do you know why he has that? His oxygen levels are fine, got them tested today at the doctors." -5020,I am getting severe headache on taking Arava for inflammatory arthritis. Why?,"Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The headache is likely to have been caused by a combination of the Arava (Leflunomide) and your raised blood pressure. Although we cannot know how much each of these contributed? Anyway, if your blood pressure rose a lot on Arava it is probably best not to have this again. Perhaps Methotrexate would be better for you. Has this drug been mentioned to you? Alternatives would be Hydroxychloroquine or Sulphasalazine. I suggest trying to see your consultant or specialist nurses again to discuss these drugs. It might be possible to reduce your Lisinopril back to normal dose soon, your GP can help with this, perhaps in a month. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I have a low-grade inflammatory arthritis. I have awful joint pain but minimal swelling and occasional slight inflammation in blood tests. The RA test is negative. Systemic steroid injection gives massive improvement. My consultant started me on Arava recently. At the same time, I have been weaning myself off Tramadol after being put on this irresponsibly by a pain consultant. Within a couple of days of starting Arava, a background headache began and a few days ago this reached an agonizing peak. The only thing that helped was Aspirin. My BP was raised and my Lisinopril has now been doubled. I stopped the Arava. My current medications are Lisinopril, Simvastatin, Omeprazole, Duloxetine. The headache is better but still in the background. So, I have the double issue of this and stopping Tramadol. My question is - Is the headache caused mostly by the Arava? And how long should I wait before seeing GP again? My BP is much better. I stress I am prone to migraines in any case." -23394,What are long-term cancer implications of receiving radiation due to I-131 treatments?,"Hi. The I-131 treatment aims to destroy the remnant thyroid cells in the body. Short-term side effects of RAI (radioactive iodine) treatment are as follows: Radioactive iodine may also affect ovaries, and some women may have irregular periods for a few months. Both men and women who have had RAI therapy may have a slightly increased risk of developing leukemia in the future. Though this is an extremely rare complication. For more information consult an interventional radiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/interventional-radiologist ","Hello doctor, What are the long-term cancer implications of receiving 1500 to 2000+ mSv of radiation due to I-131 treatments and substantial diagnostic testing?" -17421,What could the pain in my scrotum in the spermatic cord region be?,Hello. I have gone through your symptoms. You seem to be suffering from an infection in your spermatic cord that is the cause of your scrotal pain. This is treated with antibiotics but the duration of treatment is usually for two weeks or more. The pain you have on masturbation is due to the inflammation of the spermatic cord through which the sperms come out into the urethra. I would suggest you keep your scrotum elevated with a tight underwear for pain relief. It would also be necessary to make sure that the infection has been cleared by testing both urine and semen for infection as your symptoms are not resolved. For more information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male with a weight of 58 kg and my height is 5 feet 3 inches. I have been married for six years. I have two children. I had yellowish like liquid discharge from my penis a year ago with burning while urinating. I consulted a urologist and he prescribed me Norflox 400 mg for one week and after which it went away. This month, I had pain in my scrotum in the right spermatic cord region above the testicle. My urologist told me to have sonography. My sonography report concluded ""diffuse thickening at the right spermatic cord region."" Otherwise, the report is normal. The doctor prescribed me Cefixime 100 mg and an anti-inflammatory tablet for 10 days. My pain decreased about 60%. A week ago, I had masturbation and I had pain at the same place in the scrotum. I had taken a urine culture test and I have attached the report. My question is do I have sexually transmitted diseases or urinary tract infection? Can I please know what to do? What medicines should I take for a permanent cure?" -22757,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -117926,"What is the treatment for abdominal discomfort , shortness of breath , thigh and back pain?",Hilong standing diarrhoea is quite worrysome in your caseI would like further information likeAny history of weight loss cough or feverany history of unprotected sexif it is yes then please visit your doctor for the diagnostic testshave plenty of dietary fiber and fresh fruitsyou can have probioticsplenty of fluids and juicesdaily exerciseHope this will be informative and useful too youWish you good health ,"Doctor, I have abdominal pains, neck pains and my diarrhea has lasted for almost 5 week now. I do have occasional pressure at the top of my head but I wouldn't consider it a migrane. I am often tired, short of breath and today a few chest pains. Is this hiv symptoms?" -245012,What is the best way to treat health anxiety ?,add more conciousness to ur life.just awareness can help u a lot.go and join some meditation group.u wil find answer . ,why do i act crazy on the odd occassion then feel depressed for long periods afterwards? I'd stay away from everyone for long periods of time then go search them out and go drinking for days then seclude myself for weeks upon weeks feeling depressed. Why? -193344,Could scoliosis with a growth spurt cause a chest lump?,"Hello, I hope the advice I provide will allow him to enjoy the holiday season. The most common causes of nose burning: -too much dryness in the air -a food allergy -strong odors -dust or smoke -a foreign body (like a small toy) in a nostril -picking nose -rubbing nose with a rough cloth especially when he has a bad cold If the air is dry in your home, you might consider obtaining a humidifier. Saline nose drops (available over-the-counter) one-two drops each nostril if he will allow several times a day for nose picking and colds. If there is a foreign body, usually there is a yellow nasal discharge. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician ","My 5 year old son broke his nose about a month ago, it seemed to heal fine but this week he s been complaining that his nose is burning. It seems to come and go. He also has autism so it s difficult to get him to describe it much more than that, but this morning he was really upset about it." -118827,"What causes vomiting sensation, nausea and abdominal pain?","Hi! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.You have not mentioned the details about your abdominal surgery, and the duration there in. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a CBC, a thyroid function test and a routine blood sugar as a base line investigation. Till the reports arrive, I would advise you with a multivitamin, an anti inflammatory drug for a symptomatic relief of your pain in elbow and ankle which might have occurred due to pressure on the operating table (not necessarily) for a symptomatic relief. Further management would depend on the clinical assessment and reports of the investigations.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","I had abdominal surgery 7 weeks ago post op recovery uneventful. I had none of the symptoms below during this time. Since returning to work 4 weeks ago have experienced daily fatigue worsening after 7 pm and all over aching type pain, with particular joint pain in Right elbow and left ankle." -168471,Suggest remedy for sore heal and swollen ankle,"your symptoms suggests that you have acute spasm of gastroenamius muscle or hamstring muscle . Take analgesic such as ibuprofen ,muscle relaxants and hot fomentation over painful area.It will decrease pain. After 3-4 days when pain subsides start hamstring and gastroenamius muscle streching exercises .Hope this helps.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ",Yesterday leaving work i felt several pinches on my upper calf near the crease.. Later on that night I found maybe 6 bumps in that same location with pain and swelling and not to mention itching .. So today it s pretty swollen and kind of painful when I walk. So my question to you is what is it and what can I do ? -87976,What does the SGPT in my result indicate?,"Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.There are two possibilities which can explain his symptoms which occurred after drinking too much alcohol . One is alcoholic gastropathy in which the inner lining of stomach is inflamed and the second is pancreatitis in which pancreas is inflamed.Persistent vomiting can lead to dehydration and electrolyte disturbances.I would advise you to take him to a doctor immediately for examination and treatment.I hope that answers your question.Regards. ","My teenager son drunk too much vodka last night and is suffering still today and still being sick, is green yellow bile is this normal or should I get him checked out? He can't keep anything down and has been like this since 10.00pm last night. Is it bad alcohol poisioining?" -243299,"Increased the dose of zoloft. Tremors, involuntary muscle movements and sleep disturbance. Medication side effects?","Hi there ~ It is not unusual to have these side effects from the medications. However I understand your concern regarding having stopped the medication. Please consult your psychiatrist as it is usually helpful to do so. I recommend that you do not stop taking the medication until you have a serious side effect like rashes, etc. The side effects usually go away after a few days to weeks. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day! ","Hi,i m sufferring from panic attack from last 1 year ..As per Doctor's prescription 2 days before, I took Serlift 50, Mirnite 7.5, and zapiz 0.25 before sleeping after the dinner and rejunex OD and zapiz 0.25 next day after beakfast. I am feeling dizziness after that and quite weekness. I stopped taking it immediatly. but still i m feeling dizziness. what should i do now?" -147298,Could bruises on legs be due the blood disorder?,"Welcome to H.C.M. I am Dr Krishna Dubey.I really appreciate this kind of hard work.You are going in good direction.Your HbA1c value is normal. Fasting glucose tests provide an indication of your current glucose levels only, whereas the HbA1c test serves as an overall marker of what your average levels are over a period of 2-3 monthsIts mean that your sugar level of last 2- 3 months in under control. Keep it up.Thanx. ",I am a diabetic. I have been exercising and dieting for 10 months now. My latest checkup was a1c was 5.3. My weight was 291 in January and now since august is 238. I have been recently taking whey protein for building muscle. I have been going to the gym for 2 months. I do 60 minutes of cardio twice a week. Then I lift weights 3 times a week -247474,Suggest remedy for tenderness in scalp and ear ache,"Hi,There are many causes for armpit pain. But if there is no swelling or no history of any injury along with pain at side of neck then it indicates towards a pulled pectoral muscle. You may have strained your pectorals while lifting some thing or doing any hing for extended period of time with out stretched arm. So I will suggest you to apply hot pack and use any pain relieving gel or spray, and do minimal activity. Do take special care while traveling, it may get aggravated. And do thing with close to your body don't over stretch yourself. Follow for 2 weeks as your pain gets relieved do get back to us for a graded exercise regime that will make your muscles strong. Do eat proteins, calcium and vitamin C rich diet and these will help in early healing. Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Harsh Swarup ","What would cause pain in the armpits? Doesn t seem to be any swelling. I also often have pain high on the left side of my chest, not my heart, sometimes pain on the left side of my neck, again no swelling that I can tell. On days when the chest pain is worse I usually have a headache on the left side. Normal EKG in November, normal mammogram." -156381,"Explain effects of costachondritis while having arthritis in knees, ankle and shoulder","Hi, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. You can opt for physiotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I am 60 yrs old, post total knee replacement 6 weeks post op. I suffer from depression and have some issues with reflux, gout which I take mess for I also take statins and citalapran. Since my op I feel my life revolves around these meds and pain killers which caused v.bad constipation for 12 days, since the GP changed me to tramadole I have had constant loose bowel movement and lack of control, i have also seen some blood in my motions.I have been very sick and find it difficult to eat, can t stand the taste of water, which I usually enjoy. I have stopped my medications until I see the GP but I am now getting constant goose bumps all through my body especially on my wound site and head, it feels like it did when I had shingles on my head, I cannot sleep with the pain of that and my knee and my depression is getting to a point where i just want to stay in bed and wish my leg wasn t t there, it scares me to feel like this." -216798,What causes difficulty in opening mouth?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the coating could be materia alba or plaque it is because of improper brushing habits. or it can be because of the hardened deposits called calculus. consult your oral physician and get your teeth cleaned once. do rinse your mouth after eating anything. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ",My 87 year old Mother says her teeth are coated with something that peels off. Bruching her teeth helps a bit but not much. Her dentist doesn't know what she's even talking about. What could be causing this? My sirst thought is medication but I can't find anything about this. Any ideas? -244565,"Having anxiety, panic disorder and suicidal feelings. Pain and itching in gums on stopping medicines. Remedy?","HI. I AM DR. KAVITHA. I WOULD LIKE TO HELP. THE WAY TO EXCLUDE ANY MAJOR UNDERLYING MEDICAL PROBLEM IS TO VISIT YOUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN WHO CAN GIVE YOU A PROPER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND RUN A FEW BASIC TESTS TO EXCLUDE ANEMIA,DIABETES ETC. A CARDIOLOGICAL EVALUATION IS ALSO NECESSARY IN YOUR CASE. IF YOUR JOB IS A SEDENTARY TYPE YOU MUST ALSO RULE OUT CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS . A LITTLE MORE EXERCISE CAN ALSO HELP BOOST YOUR ""HAPPY HORMONES"" AND HELP YOU FEEL BETTER. A VISIT TO A QUALIFIED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST CAN HELP YOU DEAL WITH YOUR PANIC ATTACKS AND STRESSORS. SINCE IT HAS BEEN 8 MONTHS IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO IGNORE YOUR SYMPTOMS ANYMORE. TAKE CARE BYE ","I normally get panic attacks, but decided to learn to control them without the use of medication . Besides that, I Always feel dizzy, like im floating.. the room will spin out of no where like I got up to fast.. it happens everywhere, Especially if im in crowded or loud places. I hardly drink water. im 5 7 130lbs male. Sometimes, I feel like im so full and its hard to breath , as if my lungs are full of bricks, and I have only a tiny space for air. I get tired really easy.. but I work from home.. on the computer. I don t drink or smoke . ... I am just tired of being dizzy all the time.. I don t feel myself at all and havent been for 8 moths. I do, however have alot of stress in my life as well. any help ?" -166029,Suggest remedy for cyst in groin with bouts,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cartilage defects of the knee. Well the defect is mostly related with Anterior Cruciate Ligament . Most ACL injuries happen during sports and fitness activities that can put stress on the knee. It can also occur due to wrong movement or by birth . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may removes the damaged ligament and replaces it with a segment of tendon . Your surgeon will use a piece of tendon from another part of your knee or a tendon from a deceased donor.After surgery you'll resume another course of rehabilitative therapy. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",my 13 year old daughter is seeing body parts of people she knows. and herself looking back at her. she knows it s not real but is seeing them. seems totally normal right now and says she is fine. just had an episode that lasted less than an hour. this has happened before and she is seeing a psychiatrist for anxiety. she takes Lexapro. any advise -84450,Suggest treatment for enlarged liver and high BP,"Hi,Most likely, its NOT related to jaundice and most likely be a transient to indigestion. Yellow sclera are usually manifested as Jaundice.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you good and sound health.Regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ",Hiii my name is SYED am from Mumbai. Since last night I am feeling vomiting sensation with no appetite to eat. My urine colour is also yellow to a extent.Though my nails and eyelids are not yellowish in colour. Is it symptoms of jaundice or just indigestion -144015,"Suffering from disc slip, strong pulling sensation in lower back. Is surgery recommended?","Hi Thanks for using Health Care Magic Forum, You are Likely to suffer from Benign Positional Vertigo / Vestibular Neuritis. My advice is Do not Drive vehicle as it leads to Dangerous events. Tab.Meclozine is used to treat your symptoms of giddiness ,nausea Tab.Meclozine has minimal side effects like drowsiness (Avoid Driving after intake of Tab.Meclozine) Do not Panic .. Have a healthy diet and monitor Blood Pressure and Diabetic Control. Avoid Excess salt intake and avoid exposure to loud sounds. Consult ENT specialist for Hearing aid if Symptoms Persist. I Hope I Provided Useful Information. Do ask Furthur Questions to help You get well soon. Regards Dr.J.Kingson John David ","hi doctor , i have a bit hearing problem difficult to hear low voice or male voice....once soon after my dinner at a hotel was feeling shiver n motion after motion started shivering ..my frnd whose doctor suspected food poising n suggested some home remedies...the next day was feeling weak and some giddiness and she suspected theat was malaria and gave me lariago after which i had became sooo weak n continued for a weak rest...later was alright and now on and off i feel like drowzi or some times feel like may fall....some time ago was suffered with headache and giddiness went to doctor he told that was vertigo gave madicines....for one week .... now my problem is sometimes iu feel sick n giddiness thowgh able to drive car for just a sec feel so.....and my back side of head to neck sometimes i feel pain which can be tolerable...am 40 yr old" -235676,What are the symptoms of dementia?,"Hello,You need to consult a urologist/surgeon. There are various detoxification treatment available for smoking with a high success rate for which you can consult a psychiatrist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Rohit Kothari ","My daughter is51and psychiatric patient,though she is very much under control with the medication.she is a chain smoker. She suffers from urinary inco(can not hold )Now from last week she is failing to hold her stool.She has dry cough because of her smoke habit.Whenever she coughs she is soiling.What to do and which Dr.should we consult." -245291,Suggest natural remedies to get rid of eczema,"Hi, I understand your query. The tissues develop from what we eat & how we exercise to strenghthen underlying muscles ,the process is supported by female hormones. Breast enhancing program should have- Diet- A well balanced diet containing proteins, carbohydrates,fats in optimum proportion with vitamins/minerals. Exercises- Regular chest presses enhance breast.You being mother of 5 kids, the sagging breasts problem would be more benefited with exercises. Hormones- natural female hormone contanining foods like - Soy products,fenugreek, flex seeds & garlic. give good results. - Alternatively- cyclical estrogen pills taken after a gynecologist's consultation. -Breast enhancercreams can be used along with this. Thanks. ","Is there any truth to any of thos breast enhancement herbal pills? Would they really work to increase breast size? I really want my breasts to fill back out, can't afford surgery and after breastfeeding 5 kids they look awful and sunk in like. I'm only 31 years old. If not the pills what about the creams? My self esteem has plummeted." -234316,Why penis is not standing up?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have varied problem of health which you attribute them to be due to masturbation that you are doing since a long time.First of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body.All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety.Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.and delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Please get yourself engaged in some activities like reading ,sports, listening to music etc so that you will not get free time to masturbate .This will help to curb your habit.of masturbation.Dr.Patil. ","Memory lossand concentration problem. I am a student and exams are at the door. I have a bad habit of masturbatuon and i think so.....it has affected my body and brain leading to weakness...backpain, headache, and most important IMPARED THINKING and MEMORY LOSS. Dont understand things at one time and FORGET SILLY THINGS. PL HELP........DOCTOR" -145465,Are sore hematomas on the hand post an injury a concern?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.In your CBC everything is normal including MPV. The normal MPV is 7.5-11.5, and that is mild elevation which won't cause any harm.Usually, MPV is elevated in conditions where platelets are regenerating. Platelets are increased in reactive conditions like fever (except viral fever).During your oral surgery, mild loss of blood levels to the regeneration of platelets and leads to mild elevation of MPV.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Siddartha ",I am 46 overweight. I just had a CBC done at a clinic and all was normal except my mpv level was a little high at 11.9. 1. Hemoglobin 5.6 (4.0-5.6 %) 2. Hematocrit 42.8 (32.7-49.0 %) 3. MCV 85.8 (79.6-90.8 fl) 4. MCH 28.7 (26.6-32.2 pg) 5. RDW I just have oral surgery few days later to get blood test. Is that afffect it? Should I be very worried? -633,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -183632,What causes lump behind the ear and under the tongue after a remission from Hodgkin s lymphoma?,"HiDisoriented feeling while on Codeine and Morphine by a cancer patient is due to its side effectIts side effects are Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, or sweating may occur.To prevent constipation, eat a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise. Ask your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative (such as a stimulant type with stool susea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, or sweating may occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.oftener). prevent constipation, eat a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise. Ask your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative (such as a stimulant type with stool softener).Another strong pain relief she can try is Fentanyl transdermal patch.Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.The fentanyl skin patch is only used for opioid-tolerant patients. A patient is opioid-tolerant if oral narcotics have already been used for severe pain. Check with your doctor if you have questions about this.This medicine comes with a Medication Guide and patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.You will receive the Ionsys® patch while you are in a hospital. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine after surgery. You will be taught how to use this medicine in the hospital, but the patch will be removed by your healthcare provider before you leave the hospital. Do not leave the hospital with the patch on your skin.To use the Duragesic® patch:Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. It will work only if it has been applied correctly.This medicine should only be used on skin that is not irritated or injured. Do not put the patch in your mouth, chew it, or swallow it.Fentanyl skin patches are packaged in sealed pouches. Do not remove the patch from the sealed pouch until you are ready to apply it.When handling the skin patch, be careful not to touch the adhesive (sticky) surface with your hand. The adhesive part of the system contains some fentanyl, which can be absorbed into your body too fast through the skin of your hand. If any of the medicine does get on your hand, rinse the area right away with a lot of clear water. Do not use soap or other cleansers.Be careful not to tear the patch or make any holes in it. Damage to a patch may allow fentanyl to pass into your skin too quickly. This can cause an overdose.Apply the patch to a dry, flat skin area on your upper arm, chest, or back. Choose a place where the skin is not very oily and is free of scars, cuts, burns, or irritation. Do not apply this medicine to areas that have received radiation therapy.The patch will stay in place better if it is applied to an area with little or no hair. If you need to apply the patch to a hairy area, you may first clip the hair with scissors, but do not shave it off.If you need to clean the area before applying the medicine, use only plain water. Do not use soaps, other cleansers, lotions, or anything that contains oils or alcohol. Be sure that the skin is completely dry before applying the medicine.Remove the liner covering the sticky side of the skin patch. Then press the patch firmly in place, using the palm of your hand, for a minimum of 30 seconds. Make sure that the entire adhesive surface is attached to your skin, especially around the edges.If the patch becomes loose, tape the edges with first aid tape.If the patch falls off after applying it, throw it away and apply a new patch in a different area.If you need to apply more than 1 patch at a time, place the patches far enough apart so that the edges do not touch or overlap each other.Wash your hands with a lot of clear water after applying the medicine. Do not use soap or other cleansers.Remove the patch after 3 days (72 hours), or as directed by your doctor. Choose a different place on your skin to apply the next patch. If possible, use a place on the other side of your body. Wait at least 3 days before using the first area again.In young children or persons with decreased mental alertness, the Duragesic® patch should be put on the upper back to decrease the chance that the patch will be removed and placed in the mouth.After a Duragesic® patch is applied, fentanyl passes into the skin a little at a time. A certain amount of the medicine must build up in the skin before it is absorbed into the body. Up to a full day (24 hours) may pass before the first dose begins to work. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose during the first few weeks before finding the amount that works best for you. Even if you feel that the medicine is not working, do not increase the amount of fentanyl transdermal that you apply. Instead, check first with your doctor.You will probably need to take a faster-acting narcotic by mouth to relieve pain during the first few days of fentanyl transdermal treatment. You may also need another narcotic while your dose of fentanyl is being adjusted, and to relieve any ""breakthrough"" pain that occurs later on. Be sure you do not take more of the other narcotic, and do not take it more often than directed. Taking 2 narcotics together can increase the chance of serious side effects.DosingThe dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.For transdermal dosage form (Duragesic® skin patch):For relief of chronic pain:Adults, teenagers, and children 2 years and older—Your doctor will decide which dose of the patch you need based on your present daily narcotic dose. The patch is applied to the skin and left in place for 3 days (72 hours). Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.Children younger than 2 years—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.For transdermal dosage form (Ionsys® skin patch):For short-term relief of acute pain after surgery:Adults—Your healthcare will decide which dose of the patch you need based on your present daily narcotic dose. The patch is applied by your healthcare provider to your upper outer arm or chest. Your doctor will show you how to adjust your dose if needed while in the hospital.Missed DoseIf you forget to wear or change a patch, put one on as soon as you can. If it is almost time to put on your next patch, wait until then to apply a new patch and skip the one you missed. Do not apply extra patches to make up for a missed dose.Remove the Duragesic® patch 3 days (72 hours) after applying it.Your healthcare provider will remove the Ionsys® patch before you leave the hospital. The Ionsys® patch is not for use at homeStorageStore the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.Keep out of the reach of children.Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.Fentanyl can cause serious unwanted effects or a fatal overdose if taken by children, pets, or adults who are not used to strong narcotic pain medicines. Make sure you store the medicine in a safe and secure place to prevent others from getting it.To dispose of the Duragesic® patch, fold the patch in half with the sticky side inside. If the patch has not been used, take it out of the pouch and remove the liner that covers the sticky side of the patch before folding it in half. Ask your pharmacist about the best way to dispose of patches you do not use. Do not flush the pouch or the protective liner down the toilet. Put them in a trash can.Your healthcare provider will dispose of the Ionsys® patch after removing it.More commonDecrease in the amount of urine or in the frequency of urinationseeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not thereLess commonChest paindifficulty with speakingfaintingmood or mental changesproblems with walkingredness, swelling, itching, or bumps on the skin at the place of applicationspitting bloodIncidence not knownBloating or swelling of the face, hands, lower legs, or feetfast or pounding heartbeat or pulserapid weight gainGet emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:This can be manged symotomaticallyRegardsDR DE ",Hi my mam has cancer she is 82 the pain relief she gets is codein or morphine but they take pain away but leave her very confused she dosnt know who she is any more and is very frightened all the time ....is there any other strong pain relief s he can take ......not tramadol -151365,Suggest treatment for numbness in hand and feet with high heart rate,"Hello, It looks from your details that you may be suffering from coccydynia.You should do following to have relief in this- -Do warm water sitz bath.For this you have to sit in a tub filled with warm water.Do it at least for three times a day. -Avoid running,hiking or lifting heavy weights.Avoid sitting for long time. -Use coccydynia cushion .You may buy it from market. -Start doing heel stretch exercises & manipulation of heel from your physiotherapist. -Take some like acetaminophen for relief from pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari ","This morning I woke up with a pain on the right side of my tailbone. The pain is pretty severe. I tried using a heating pad, and even a TENS unit. I also tried stretching exercises. It is making it hard to walk. I am already taking pain pills because of Lupus and Fibromyalgia. The only thing that gives me relief is to lay still. What do you suggest?" -214978,What causes lump at the base of an abscessed tooth?,"Hello thank you for your question at hcm.I require xray of the tooth and surrounding tissue to give any further diagnosis or advice.And secondly I would also like to test if tooth is vital or not by vitalometer.By above two methods I can have better idea if root canal treatment is necessary or not.If there is some radiolucency around root or tooth or if pulp is irreversibly injured or if tooth is not vital then I would suggest to go for rct.Pain can also be due to inappropriate temporary crown.By checking occlusion we can get the idea.If everything is normal then you can go for permanent crown otherwise go for rct first and then go for crown. as crown once made ,are costly and not advisable to change later on within few months .You can ask for further advice after consulting nearby dentist and knowing exact problem.Thank you. ","Had a temp crown done June19th, then pain, then adjustment was made, but pain continued for another week, then antibiotic given for another week..after that no more pain. Is that normal? or could I need a root canal? The permanent crown is not on yet." -148398,Suggest treatment period for aplastic anemia,"Hello and welcome to HCM,Around 350-400 ml of blood is withdrawn during on a single blood donation.This amount of blood withdrawn will not cause any deleterious effect on the health of the donor.The dizziness is probably not due to blood donation.Feeling of vomiting can be due to some other problem like indigestion.take rest, eat something light.If the symptoms do not relive, you need to consult your primary healthcare provide.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ","I had about 12 vials of blood drawn this morning and I ate an apple afterwards and then went on a run. I felt fine after, but now...couple hours later...I feel dizzy and nauseous, feel like I am going to pass out. Hadn't eaten anything after. Just now ate a banana, cliff bar...what's wrong?" -105773,What do fibrotic strands in a chest X-ray report signify?,"Hi welcome to the health care magic First of all don't worry about dyspnea because all your reports are within limit esp echocardiography and PFT (as per history) So yes if you are having stress history then anxiety might leading dyspnea by panic attacks I advise you to consult psychiatrist for examination and detail history taking For anxiety disorder doctor will prescribe you fluoxetine like SSRI group drug and short term benzodizepine if needed Behavioural counselling and yoga, meditation also beneficial Take care Your TSH not within limit, so if needed thyronorm dose might increased up to 50.... Hope your concern solved Take care ","I am 23 years old(F) house wife. Suffering from slight short of breathing last one month. My doctor suggested for test .i.e Pulmonary Function Test, ECG, Echo Cardio Screening. Every test result is normal. Doctor give me Deanxit 0.5mg perday one tablet. 10days gone I feel normal. but on 11th day I forgot to take the tablet. 12th day I feel again short of breathing problem. Then after discussion with doctor I took one Deanxit and one Rivotril 0.5 mg. My quastion- Is this kind of short of breathing problem is due to anxiety ? should I continue Deanxit long term ? Is taking longterm Deanxite may cause another problem in future? Note:- My TSH is around 7.54. I am taking Thyronorm 25mg per day" -9654,Why do I catch a cold with fever too often?,"Hi. You can have repeated upper respiratory tract infection. For that DNS (deviated nasal septum), polyp, etc., like nose pathology should be ruled out by rhinoscopy nose examination. Allergic testing can be done to find causative allergen which can lead to allergic upper respiratory tract infection. Meanwhile, for symptomatic relief, you can be prescribed decongestant like Levocetirizine for five days. Take half teaspoon ginger juice and half teaspoon honey which can be mixed and taken when having cold. You can consult otorhinolaryngologist or physician for examination. ","Hello doctor, Why do I catch a cold with fever too often? Symptoms include head pain, body pain, coughing, etc. I am a male, age 24 years, height 5'11"", weight 72 kg." -74575,"Trying to conceive, no results. Should i go for IVF?","Hello Welcome to HCM It will be advisable to do your blood hormones that are responsible for sperm formation - such as FSH, LH , Total testosterone Also a complete evaluation by a urologist will help to identify any problems Please do send the details for further advise regards Dr Nandita Thakkar drnanditathakkar@hotmail.com ",Hi doctor. Hope this email finds you well. My name is Anoop and I was diagnosed with azoospermia a year back. As my doctor's advice I started taking my 3 months course allopathic and Ayurvedic medicines and the result is Oligo Astheno Teratozoospermia.Please advice me to overcome the situation.If possible please send me your email id so that I can forward my semen analysis and blood test results. -212777,What causes a hard bump on the jaw after wisdom tooth removal?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The topical steroids will not cause damage to the enamel, the HPA axis suppression can result in altered immune system, which makes you develop gum infection, abscess formation and fungal infection in the oral cavity. So consult a oral physician and get the teeth filled and maintain the oral hygiene. Consult a oral physician regularly once in 6 months.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Granddaughter was treated for eczema with topical steriods - became adrenal suppressed - taken off topical steroids and for 6+ months needed emergency cortisone when she became sick - ie: extremely high fever with a virus or cold - 1 year later her adrenal system recovered - however, she now has very weak tooth enamal - tooth absesis, cavaties, etc Some medications can effect tooth enamel - is cortisone one of them?" -8147,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -120419,What causes pain in stomach?,"Good evening. Well 17 hours is quite a long time for abdominal pain. If it it still not relieved, then you should visit the A and E department. Rule out appendix or intestine inflammation. ","Ive had lower right side abdominal pain for 17 hour now it has kept me up all night i saw my doctor 4 hours ago he prescribed Buscopan he said i had a little wind no bowel rumbles or could be a grumbling appendix, the pain isnt easing ive read info on appendicitis but i dont feel sick or have a loss of appetite. Should i visit the A&E department or give it more time ? the doctor said if it got worse go there" -21494,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -212688,What causes small hard swollen glands in cheek?,Hi..Welcome to Healthcare Magic..I have gone through your query and can very well understand your health concerns..Pemphigus Vulgaris is an Autoimmune disease which causes blisters over the skin surface as well as Oral mucosa and can very much involuve the gums.The blisters are fragile with a thin covering and can bleed on slight stimulation..Therefore bleeding on flossing can be due to it..As you have taken the steroid course and of the signs and if symptoms of disease are not present then bleeding can also be due to gum infection as a result of poor hygiene..You should consult a dentist and get evaluated as the Oral lesions are many a times diagnostic tool for Pemphigus Vulgaris and if it is recurring you should get it treated again with Steroids..In case it is poor hygiene Scaling of teeth and antibiotics and gum paint can relieve..Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic..Of you find the answer helpful please give a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. ,I have pemphigus vulgars. It was discoveredi May of 2014. I have been taking a tapered dose of corticosteroids I have been off of that drug for a month now. In addition I take 1500mg of cell cept twice a day. In addition I swish and drink Nustain my concerns is my gums bleed when I floss. My question is could this be P V? -27255,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -135339,"Cracked lips, tingling, swelling in tongue, left cheek. Rinsed mouth with peroxide. Allergic reaction?","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.F. You are 25 yr age, 5.5, 205 lb, You had asthma, cervical cancer, and scoliosis. For the past month you had problem of balancing called vertigo.Your pulse is varying from time to time. Vertigo is a common problem with many people, it could be due to internal ear infection, any structural changes in the brain, gastric hyper acidity , or anemia etc. The malignant cells , scoliosis due to increase in curve could be the cause. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. If treatment of the underlying cause is not possible it can be treated by beta histine, or cinnerzine till you can get relief. Wishing for a quick recovery. Best regards. ","25 yo female, 5'5, 205lb. No major excercise reg, but I do working the healthcare field walking on my feet all day. Health history of asthma, cervical cancer and scoliosis. For the past month I have been have\ing problems with balance, sometimes resulting in a fall. But now I am having episodes of SOB, dizzyness, and chestpain, sometimes I feel I am going to have syncope. My normal resting heart rate is between 80-100, I have been able to check my heart rate during the episodes and it is in the low 60's by the time I am coming out of the episode and able to check it. These episodes happen at anytime, sitting down, mid walk. I know that it is not an ortho static problem because it never happens when I change position from laying to sitting or standing." -80104,Suggest treatment for kidney stone and infection,"Use decoction of the following herbs, bekh azkhar 6gm, bekh badiyan 6 gm, bekh karfas 6 gm, badiyan 6 gm, ustukhudoos 6 gm, badranjboya 6 gm, make decortion in 300 ml of water, when water remains 100 ml, filter it and use twice in divided dose, continue 7 days, hope all your problems get solved. take care ","I suffer from gentamycin poisoning, with chronic regional pain syndrome 2, following femoral nerve damage and palsy. in a botched thr. Is intermittent diareha, and urninary incontenence, part of this problem, or something else, just as blurred vision (or bouncing vision was immediately noticed in recovery, but eye sight/eye xaminations not showing serious impairment or degeneration. .Wearing glasses dont help much, just as have done pelvic floor and other lifetime excercises, but intermittent incontence with loose bowel, also intermittent. Is this frequency part of gentamycin poioning, or something else.Healthy kidneys went to esr Grade 5, in short space time. The damage seems immeasurable.Anything that can recerse this, other than good nutrional diet, excercise.and helthy lifestyle (dont smoke or drink)" -12461,My 4 month baby has not passed stools. Please help.,"Hi. It is common to have a decrease in stool frequency or constipation after switching from breast milk to formula feed. As long as your child is feeding well, passing gas from below, has no vomiting and has a soft belly, there is nothing to worry about. It is normal to pass stool once every 2-3 days. Also, you may noticea change in stool color (green) after switching to formula feed. In this scenario, you can try using a cotton Q-tip (cotton swab). Apply some lubrication on it and stimulate the rectal area to see if your child passes stool. If this does not help, then try seeing your local pediatrician who can help with rectal stimulation and passage of his stool. ","Hi doctor, My baby is 4 months old and is vomiting in between while having breast milk. His belly is not much hard, but there is more swelling when compared to the breastfeeding days. He has been switched to formula feed from Sunday night and till now he has not passed stools. I am worried about this. Please suggest anything natural. Thank you." -15222,I have tingling in upper lip without any weakness or numbness. Please help.,"Hello. Your symptoms are so localized that it is really exceptional for any neurological disorders like MS (multiple sclerosis), Guillan Barre or any brain tumor (other symptoms should be present and the beginning is a little slow and progressive). ","Hello doctor, I am female, have good health, fit, and 45 years old. For the past two days, I have had a small amount of tingling in the upper lip. No weakness, no face or body numbness, no headache. Please help me. I have severe myopia and wear glasses." -248576,Suggest remedy to relieve pain due to nerve damage during cabg surgery,hilooks like you are suffering from urinary tract infection with severe body pains.take plenty of oral fluidsplease go ahead with your urine culture to know the organism & drug sensitivityESR :106 & pus cells: 30 in urine indicates you are having the infection since long time.IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO TAKE PAINKILLERS UNTIL THE CAUSE IS TREATED.all the besttake care ,i am 36 years male. i am suffering with shoulder pain along with sever pain in heels. also pain in right hip and in thighs and crotch on same side. Blood test shows ESR 106 pus cells in urine upto 30. Chest x ray is normal. I am on pain killers for the last one month. -12262,Is it advisable to use Keto soap to recover my skin after stopping Melacare cream?,"Hello. 1. Your condition is known as topical steroid dependent face (TSDF). 2. Melacare has steroids and it is not advised to use it for more than six weeks and you are using it for the past four years. 3. Use the medicines I am prescribing. 4. No, Keto soap does not have any benefit in this condition. TSDF. 1. Tacvido Forte 0.1 cream once at night. 2. Metrogyl 2 % cream once in the morning. 3. Suncros lotion all over face before going in the sun. 4. Tablet Allegra 180 mg once at night. For one month. ","Hello doctor,I use Melacare cream for the past four years. Now I want to stop using it. But when I try to stop, it produces irritation and turns my skin into very black. Can I use Keto soap to recover my skin?" -221875,Is there any CGHS dental hospital in Mumbai to put braces for my daughters teeth ?,how do i fix a huge gap in my front teeth without using braces ?? but doesnt cost very much ? ,how can i close a big gap in my front teeth without using braces but dont cost very much ? -125291,Lower abdominal pain bellow belly button after eating. Bowel movements normal. Cure for pain?,"Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described symptoms, there appears to be possibility of peptic ulcer disease associated with decreased gastrointestinal motility and urinary tract infections. Presence of reflux, bloating, swelling in stomach favors the diagnosis. You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ general surgeon and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for complete blood count, blood sugar both fasting and postprandial, thyroid profile, serum electrolytes and endoscopy & biopsy. You should also go for urea breathe test for Helicobacter pylori bacteria. You should also go for urine culture and sensitivity for exact detection of effective antibiotics. You should take proton pump inhibitors along with prokinetics and antacids for relief of your symptoms. Take care, Dr. Mayank Bhargava ",I have strong reflux and bloating and feels like congestion and suffocation and painfully when breathing.I have burning urination . I see my GP he suggested an Antibiotic Alprim 300 mg per day. I have taken my first dose this afternoonand feel very sick gastrointestinal problems and pain in chest and felt unconscious but after sometime awake but stomach pain still there.I feel like some swelling in stomach because soon after eating pain starts and stay there until some painkillers taken.so what do you suggest should I stop taking Alprim or keep it going. -212556,Suggest a remedy for pain due to sore gum line.,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blood stained spit while suffering from periodontitis. Well Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth. That is why you are having blood strains in your spit . I would suggest you to consult periodontist for proper examination . Doctor may examine you with probe by checking depth of the x-ray and order dental x-ray . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis , root planning or may recommend grafting and prescribe antibiotics . For now maintain proper oral hygiene , do warm saline rinses several times a day and brush with ultrasoft brush . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Hi I spit up blood, very small amount, basically blood stained spit. This only happens in the morning or when I wake up with a bad taste in my mouth which I have had since I can remember. I have periodontitis and am overdue for a clean but the blood stained spit in the morning I have not had before. Is it related to the gum problem?" -95287,"Suggest treatment for lump under the breast, headaches, weight gain and bruising","Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM.Cause -for-a-the lump on lower back -a clinical check is required from your family doctor as the information from the query is non-commentable as its incomplete and very vague.Plz call back again with more information. And I would love to help you out from the complex query worrying you.So check up with family doctor and update that clinical check up data to me ASAP.Hope this would help your worry to take proper steps for health.Wellcome again if you have any more query in this regard.Have a Good Day. ","Hi, I am 25 years old and I recently had a bump along my lower back that seems tense sometimes. Along with episodes of swelling in my left foot and shin and my penis and groin area also experience swelling but no pain on either. I recently stopped working out, but prior I did do exercises that consisted of heavy dead lifts. Do you know what this could be a result of?" -69925,What causes fever?,"Hi thanks for posting your query on health care magic.your current symptoms are attributed to disc bulge and not a C.diff infection.Your symptoms are termed as ""ACUTE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROLAPSE WITH SCIATICA"".An MRI is an excellent and reliable tool in diagnosing this condition.This condition can be treated only through surgical means.Pain killers will not help to cure but will only control the symptoms.Surgical management includes ""LAMINECTOMY with DISC REPOSTIONING/REMOVAL under spinal anesthesia.Meanwhile i prescribe inj Methylcobalamin 500mcg for prevention of neurological injury associated.Consult a Neurosurgeon for further management.THANK YOU. ","I'm a 48 yo female. 5'6"" 107 lbs. treated with flagel and vancomycin since 12/10 for reoccuring c-diff. Last treatment concluded in July. Symptom free since then. But in July started with lower back pain and sciatica sometimes alternating legs. rarely on same side at one time. Hyper reflexia bilateral knees. Occassional muscle twitching of back and legs. Cervical and lumbar spine MRI show 2 areas of slight disc bulge. Have seen physical medicine specialsit and had 5 IDD therapy sessions which worsened pain. Have tried muscle relaxers and stretching specific for back and neck. Recommendations?" -103042,What causes pain in chest?,"Hello dear Vinay kumar , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query for your brother inlaw thoroughly .* Precautions to be followed- Allow him plenty of liquids to maintain hydration .- Prefer to provide soft , light , bland digestible diet .- Avoid spices , junk food , non veg , oily etc .- Requires rest for certain period depending upon the severity .- Must keep all hygienic precautions to prevent spread to family members as wash hands thoroughly after wash room use , before eating . avoid sexual intercourse if active .- Regular follow up with doctor .Hope this clears your doubt .Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards take care . ",good afternoon sir. my name is vinay kumar from warangal a.p. i want to ask one question about hbs ag. RECENTLY MY BROTHER-IN-LAW GOT JAUNDICE. WHEN HE TESTED IS GOT HBS AG POSITIVE (A +POSITIVE). WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS AND WHAT U SUGGEST THE PRECAUTIONS. PLEASE HELP US. -216568,What causes pain on the left of the jaw bone?,Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.I would advice you to visit your local dentist and have a radiograph taken to see the amount of tooth involved in the decay and the position of the tooth.If the tooth can be refilled you can undergo the refilling treatment or if it has to be removed u can go forward with it.For the pain u can continue flexon.Do saline gargling.Hope this was beneficial.Thanks and regards. ,I am constantly feeling pain in my wisdom teach. I had gone for toothe filling. It was Ok for a while but after few days while I was chewing the pain started. I usually take Flexon to subside the pain and it works for a day. But I want a permanent solution -115519,What are the side effects of Zinnat and Rhinocort during pregnancy?,"Hi, Yes, they can. Researchers have discovered an association between a commonly prescribed blood pressure drugs of ARBs group (like Olmesartan,losartan and Telmisartan) and severe gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and electrolyte abnormalities. Please see your clinician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician ",my mom took blood pressure pills and she started to vomit and have the ruins and she hasnt stopped. She took it before and we had to rush her to the hospital because we werent sure what was going on..she was released the next day and stopped puking and having the ruins should we take her back or let her ride it out -31454,Is normal conception a possibility with the below mentioned semen analysis results?,"hello, Your sperm count is normal. You havent mentioned about morphology though. since your wife's tests are also normal, dont worry. Usually only 60percent of the couples who intend to get pregnant in first year of their marriage will concieve within 1st year. Even if all the tests are normal some couples would take several years to concieve.Being stressed and worrying too much over the delay, will make conception further delay by reducing sperm production, ovulation problems and implantation problems. so dont worry too much of it. You havent mentioned about your and your wife's age. If your wife is in mid or late thirties your obstetrician would start introducing assisted firtility methods soon. Technolgy associated with assisted firtility methods are developed so well, that even if you have any trouble in concieving ,new technology would help you. so enjoy the time you have for your selves. Hope this help you. thank you. ","Hy, My name is Mujahid Abbas from Pakistan, i got marry exact one year ago but not having any baby yet. i went to doctor she asked me for the semen analysis which i did. In that report my semen has following details. 30% active, 70% are sluggish, Sperms count is 180 million. i discussed with my doctor she said report is fine she gave my some supplements for two months. my wife tests are also normal. now i am worried why i don t have baby yet, please let me know for any better idea you got to become a father." -251615,Is Calpol safe during pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion there are various causes for delayed period other than pregnancy.They are hormonal abnormalities like thyroid abnormalities,polycystic ovarian disease(PCOD),overweight,obesity,stress, anaemia etc.As per your history I would suggest you to rule out the above abnormalities by getting done the necessary investigations like thyroid profile ,ultrasound and Hb.Thyroid profile rules out the thyroid problems,ultrasound for PCOD and Hb to rule out anaemia.I would like you to see the doctor as you might need medicines for withdrawal bleeding as it is not pregnancy.Avoid stress if any and weight reduction is helpful in case of you are overweight or obesity.Nothing to worry.Cycles become regular once the cause is treated.Hope this helps.Best regards... ","My period has been very regular for the last year, and was very heavy until November when it was shorter and lighter than normal. It is now approx 20 days late. Home pregnancy test came back negative, and I have not started/changed/stopped a hormone based birth control. I regularly feel fatigued, no matter how much I sleep. I have been experiencing cramps and mood swings. Bowel movements have increased and are often looser, but then days of constipation. I struggle to concentrate either at work or reading/watching a movie etc. I tend to be a lot more thirsty than usual. I started exercising more frequently about eight weeks ago, gradually building up to running 3 miles a couple of times a week. I m 24 years old, 5 3, about 135lbs." -126680,Bowel trouble & Pooped Out. should I be concerned ?,"hi,thanks for query.It is difficult to say without proper physical examination as pain in lower abdomen along with vomiting raises suspicion of infection in appendix.It is better that if you are uncomfortable with pain ,you need to go for at least examination by doctor.Avoid taking solids,take liquids only. wishing you good health. ",today about 12pm i felt really sick my right side of stomache hurts hard to explain no fever but have been throwin up and had diarrea all at once -125617,"Had laparoscopic appendectomy. Burping, passing gas, no bowel movement yet. Should I seek attention?",thank you.have you any burning sensation during micturition?your pelvic pain is probably due to mechanical pain. do rutine exam. of urine & usg of kub region. ,Im a 22 year old male have moderate pain at times in lower abdomen and sometims in pelvic area on movememts like ggetting up from chair or doing a sit up. I have had a 8 panel screen for stds 4 months post exposure I was placed on doxycline from doctor because my original symtoms were an itch in mornings and night in lower scrotum and anus . All my test results came out negative for stds. Was an igg blood test with urine. Wondering what else could be causing my pain?? -39568,Suggest medication for fair skin,"Hi,Basic color of the skin is due to genetic factors. The increase in color may be due to different factors like sun exposure, poor hygiene,internal diseases,nutritional deficiencies and poor nutrition. Complete body check up should be done to confirm that you do not have any disease or nutritional deficiency. Skinlite cream should be avoided as it contains harmful chemical..hydroquinone. To improve color of the face you avoid sun exposure, it causes tanning effect which ultimately darkens the skin. You apply sun screen gel like sun mask aquagel. You may apply kojic acid,vitamin C and arbutin containing cream on the face at night. And cleanse the face with glycolic acid and kojic acid containing face wash. You may take glutathion,viramin C and nicotininic acid tab orally for long time. You might feel better after few months.I hope you got my answer.ThanksDr. Ilyas Patel MD ",Hi I m using skinlite since 2 month s i m not getting a satisfying result. I want to get fair could u please help me and suggests me something more to get fair as soon as possible..make sure the treatment is not much expensive.. Waiting for ur favourable reply... Thank u. -193895,Suggest treatment for productive cough in a 5 year old,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be a pyogenic granuloma, which is a vascular non malignant lesion that is more common in girls. It commonly follows minor trauma especially in the face. It can cause trouble some bleeding and is usually treated with electrocautery (means to desiccate it with laser or electrical energy) or a formal surgical removal. Smaller lesions can subside spontaneously as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I recently took my 12 yr old daughter to her Dr. with what I thought was a red mole or hemangioma. She diagnosed it as a vascular non-melignat something. ( She wrote it on a piece of paper & I have lost it ) My daughter is in the ER right now because it is now open & won t stop bleeding. I would like to be able to tell the Dr what hers thought it was... any ideas? I guess it is very common & usually shows up on the face. She showed me pictures & everything. Thank you... -34599,What causes brown discharge after IVF cycle?,"hi healthcare magic user, your risk of OHSS can be prevented with proper stimulation and dose of medications. now a days antagonist protocol with GnRH agonist trigger is safer way to prevent OHSS. since you are already on agonist protocol you can try for embryo transfer but their is high risk for hyperstimulation. if their is hyperstimulation you will feel bloated, pain in abdomen heaviness, in sever cases their would breathing difficulties. If you conceive after transfer sometimes their are increased chances of hyperstimulation. risk of abortion is low if managed properly. ","My first IVF cycle, have been administering 10 units of Lucrin since 6 Sep, 150units of Gonal since 29 Sep. Scan 2 days ago showed 15 follicles (6 - 11mm), todays' scan showed 26 (7 - 15mm). Dr thinks I should be ready for ET next Wed. I found brown discharge today. I'm also having sore back, sore knee and ankle for 3 nights. Is this normal? Is this OHSS? During the consultation this morning, I was told i have higher risk of OHSS. What will happen if I have OHSS? Do i have to abort this cycle???" -123404,What is the reason for lower abdominal pain after drinking?,"Hi,     Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. You need a scan to rule out if there is any appendicular or OVARIAN problem, similar pain you can expect with ovarian torsion.Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!! ","I m an 18 year old female and I m a few days into my period. I take birth control and lamotrigine. Within 5 minutes of a bowel movement I tried to pass gas. Nothing came out and instead I was hit by acute pain in my lower-right abdomen bad enough to make me double over. I m not sure if this is appendicitis or just menstrual cramps... The pain subsided quickly and has been replaced with a very dull ache like a hand being pressed there. The weird pressure pain now inhabits the area from my rib cage to my hip bone on the right side of my body. I can pull my knees close to my chest or press down on the area without any pain. This is weird though and I ve never experienced anything like it. It may be worth noting that I suddenly got itchy all over just now. Anyway, this is freaking me out and I don t know if I should go to the emergency room. Please help." -154029,Suggest treatment for sore and swollen leg,"Hi, CPK is creatine phosphokinase and it is byproduct of muscle catabolism or destruction. Since you are suffering from dermatomyositis muscle destruction and inflammation leads to increased production of CPK. Previously it was 3500 and now it's reduced to 2000 which indicates control of dermatomyositis and less muscle inflammation. CPK level will become normal once your skin condition is under control. Consult skin specialist for proper treatment of dermatomyositis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",My Sister-in -law recently having test of CPK In Blood & its more than 2000. before 4 years the same test was shawing 3500. on that time she was suffering from dermetomyosytis.... so my question is what precaution she must take to control her CPK in Blood ? -98809,Suggest treatment to remove lump in breast?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your lump may be due to hardening of your oedema. No need to worry. No any treatment is required. Just ice massage or hot water massage is enough It will regress slowly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I fell about a month ago. Blunt truama to inner left thigh with cement edge of pool . I had a large bruise , but started taking aspirin 2 daily one in am one in pm bruise cleared up after a week. Now I have a small lump under the kin (not suprficial) and some tenderness . No redness , no fever . If seroma has developed what should I do ?" -31304,Suggest treatment for getting pregnant,"Hello,Start Clomiphene or Letrozole with gonadotropins from day 2 of the period then serial USG under the guidance of a gynecologist. Till follicle size grow up to 18 mm then check for rupture and then IUI for early results.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sheetal Agarwal ","hello,doctor i'm22 year old.i had pcos problem,i got married before 2 year.my husband has 45 million sperm count,50% of motile and i had normal hormone leveland thyroid.my tube also normal,i.e,mean every thing normalbut i had pcs problem,iconsult a doctor she gave femilon for i continued that for 3 month,and i continue also folic acid&metfomin also, now i took clomid also last 2 month,but i didn't get favour result.pls help me.wat can i do next step, iwait for ur reply." -112259,Can treated small cell with chemotherapy lead to swollen lung?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.Yes,you are right. This can be due to reflux related more.Since your other reports are normal, possibility of reflux disease is more.One early beat on ECG can be seen normally and will cause much symptoms. But better to rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms.So get done 2d echo and stress test to rule out Cardiac cause. If both are normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause.It is reflux disease related mostly.So avoid hot and spicy food.Avoid stress and anxiety. Start proton pump inhibitor. You will be alright. Don't worry. ","I had a recent EKG which showed 1 early beat. My chest X-ray, oxygen, and blood pressure were all normal. He heard a slight wheeze. I ve been experiencing a weird pulsing sensation in my throat which sometimes feels like a strong heartbeat which catches sometimes causing a cough. My throat also feel like there is pressure on it or a lump in my throat. I ve been experiencing some tightness in my chest and reflux. Is this heart related or reflux related?" -13568,What are the side effects of Unwanted-72 pill?,Hello. ,"Hello doctor, I want to know about the Unwanted-72 pill. Does it have any side effects? I had unprotected sex with my fiance for the first time and I am confused about what to do. I want to know if this pill is safe." -184569,Suggest treatment for constipation and also being diagonised with cancer,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.The symptoms of incontinence is more commonly from urinary tract infection. Sudden rise of PSA also might be due to urinary tract infection. PSA increases in cancer and inflammations. The PSA doubling over two weeks is more likely from an infection. Please get a urine culture and sensitivity test done and if urinary infection is confirmed then you must get treated. Please repeat PSA test one month after getting treated for the urinary infection for accurate level.The lesion in kidney require follow up. If it is well defined then more likely to be benign. Doing a CT scan might give more information on the nature of the suspected kidney complex cyst. Please do not worry. ",In the right kidney midpole is 2.3 cm oval lesion displayingintermediate-attenuation (31HU). While it is probable for complexparapelvic cyst with proteinaceous/hemorrhagic contentsThis was the impression from a CT Scan done three weeks ago. I also have a history of Prostate Cancer addressed in 2004 w/ and Radiation. current two PSAs two weeks apart were 12.75 and 23.5. I have urinary incontinence for the last 5 months (9 depends per day). The concern is recurrence of the cancer? -84955,What is causing diarrhoea and pain in right upper abdomen?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.These are significantly elevated liver markers and further evaluation is required. He should do CT biligraphy and check viral markers to rule out viral hepatitis. Also,there may be bile duct obstruction due to stone or tumor since ALP is elevated too so this should definitely be ruled out.Till this he should eat a balanced and healthy diet and get regular exercise. Limit high-carb foods such as bread, grits, rice, potatoes, and corn. And cut down on drinks with lots of sugar like sports drinks and juice.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.DR. Ivan Rommstein ","Hi, i was very worried about my dad's blood result. it shows that he was high in SGOT (79) and SGPT (159) and ALK.Phos. (215). Morever he was high in Direct Billirubin (2.8) and Total Billirubin (5.5) too. Help me please i love my dad . thank you so much." -198227,"Suggest treatment for high fever, headaches and pain in leg","Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I understand your concern. First be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorium or behaviour.If none of them are present, I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury.For pain you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly.But as he is preferring to sleep, I suggest you get him checked at the nearest emergency room, first thing in the morning.Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",Backwards fall onto a hardwood floor My two year old fell back wards off a 2 foot stool on to hardwood floor. He cried right away but settle and started to play again. I woke him up every 2 hours last night to make sure he was ok. all went well. This am if he is not playing he want to snuggle and fall asleep. Should I be concerned? -47755,Is there a procedure to locate a hidden artery?,"Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that amiodarone is anti-arrhythmic which can help in cardioversions but sotalol will not help much but control heart rate, so preferably stay on Cordarone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist ",I m going back into the hospital tomorrow to have another cardioversion. (My 3rd try at this) The first time to 3 shocks but my heart stayed in AF. I was put on Defedilide for 3 days and then had my 2nd cardioversion and my heart stayed for about 4 days. I was taken off the Defedilide and put on Amiodarone for 7 days for my next cardioversion tomorrow. First I m not comfortable with the be side effects of this drug and would like to get off of it as soon as I can and would like to go on Sotalol if possible. I only have one kidney. I lost my left kidney to cancer in 2010. -242404,What is the best possible medication for depression ?,Hi solution is very simple .Please stop using new product which you are using for weigjt loss it might interact with drug which you are taking for bipolar and such drugs are known to depression like symptomstake care do not take any drug without consulting your doctor Dr Lal Psychiatrist ,"i am a bipolar patient.last month im start using herbalife product to lose my weight. For a first 2 weeks i feel the product very good. But recently i feel worst.I cannot get up at from bed easily even i have enough 8 hours sleep at night. even my mood also change to easy get angry , feel sad..so what should i must do now. thanks." -126324,Why my tummy hurts badly down to my bottom when I cough and pass urine ?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The big clots of blood developed as a result of trauma do not develop into tumors. It is usually the spontaneous abnormal and rapid growths in the body that are indicative of cancers. You can have a detailed examination to clear your doubts. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drtayalrakhi@gmail.com ","the desperate 21 yr of age scare of gtting infeccions or tummors Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i got big internal bruicing in side my stomach cause by a reck i had on august 2010 and i have big cloths of blood enough that my stomach is deformed they big cloths of balls all over even on my back the doctor in mother frances in tyler texas had told me that they would take off away themselves but its been a long time and they hurt and im scare they would turn into tummors or a serious infeccion please help me send me an email at dianamichelle21@gmail.com thank you il appreciate any answers" -172196,What are the biological effects of substance P in the nervous system?,"Hi, I'm not quite certain what you are saying with the phrase, ""involuntary swallowing during sleep."" Perhaps, you are using this instead of something like subconscious, automatic, reflex. As opposed to involuntary. Swallowing can be voluntary and REFLEX. Meaning not under direct conscious control. This happens both while being awake as well as being asleep. Therefore, everyone who has a normal swallowing reflex will perform swallowing ""involuntarily"" during sleep. That is normal. However, your neurologist is likely accurate in not looking to be actively aggressive with your symptoms since they are neither classic for TLE nor any other type of specific neurological syndrome (epileptic or otherwise). With incidents that occur on what appears to be a cycle of time which are transient (1 day in duration), it is more likely than not that they are driven by the psychological rather than organic/neurological phenomenon. If you've had the proper EEG and MRI studies of the brain and these are unremarkable then, I believe this is convincing evidence that there is no need for worrying about any type of epileptic or other neurological phenomena. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Diagnosed with TLE for 3 years but dont fit the the criteria for it. Starts with involuntary swallowing during sleep followed by odd turns following day with v. short durations. Has a psychic component /deja vu Not as intense as early days now. These turns happen once every 4-6 weeks for 1 day only...Neorologist washed his hands told me to return if symptoms worsen! -57610,"Suggest remedy for tiredness, sweating and exerted feeling","Hello and thank you for using Heathcare magic.I reviewed your questionand the information you provided very carefully. There are many complications related ro pacemaker impalntation but not being able to swallow solid foods is not one of them. 2.5 weeks is a solid time to recover from pacemaker implantation. Most comkon side effect include wound infection, pneumothorax, hemothorax, hematoma and so.As for your problem, try to give her semi solid foods an boiled foods which are easuerto masticateand swallow.You can get her checked up by an gastroenterologist. Maybe eaven do a barium swallowing x ray exam to see with x-rays how she pases the contrast throughout her oesophagus.If needed, a fibro oesophago-gastroscopy can be performed. Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns or doubts. I will be more than happy to get back to you in no time. If satisfied here, please give a generous five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion. ",My mother just had a pacemaker put in about 2.5 weeks ago. She can eat salads and yogurt fine but had trouble eating the gnocchi we had for dinner tonight. She is 86 yrs old and in pretty good health otherwise. She can also eat soup fine. What could be causing her to feel like the food gets stuck? -69133,What does dizziness with vomiting indicate?,"Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you second time jelly fish bite sting always has severe reaction which may be life threatening. Steroid should be taken for such a case without evidence of severe symptom. It has no relation whether first jelly fish is known or not symptoms is always a severe on second bite.I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ","If you have had a fairly severe jellyfish sting requiring steroid treatment what is, if any, the likelihood you will have more severe reaction if stung again? The type of jellyfish of the first occurrence is unknown, but it happened in the waters off South Carolina." -66905,"Are sore throat, swollen tonsil symptoms of bacteria infection?",Hello and thank you for your question. It is true that some people clear HPV on their own. We do not have a medication to help you clear the virus. If you were told that you have pre-cancerous cells on a pap smear then you just need to make sure that you keep getting regular pap smears as recommended. If the cells progress you can get a procedure to have them removed. Often when women have these abnormal cells on a pap from HPV they just return to normal. The best thing you can do is to stay as healthy as possible and get regular follow up with your doctor.Thanks for using HCM ,I have HPV. I have read that your immune system can get rid of the sickness after a year or so. Is this true? Also I was told I have pre-cancer cells....I am very scared. I was told do not worry but how can I not. Can I take anything to make sure they go back to normal? -205769,What causes stomach sickness?,"Hi welcome to healthcare magic,I understand your query and concern.Your symptoms are suggestive of oral ulcer.I advise to take tab.orni o,tab.domistol for 5 days.Avoid spicy foods.Give ORS sachets,buttermilk,coconut water regularly.Maintain adequate hygeine.Hope I have answered your query at the moment,Post your further queries if any,Thank you. ","my five year old is complaining that the roof of his mouth hurts. He has a runny nose and does tend to suffer from allergies. He was complaining that his throat was hurting earlier, but his throat is no longer hurting. Could his allergies be causing this?" -103307,Suggest remedy for chronic congestion and shortness of breath,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common in pregnancy and cause severe coughing.So better to take her to pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. She will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, she will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. ",my mom is pregnet and she has this really bad cough and doesnt no what to take to get red of it and then when she lays down and she is coughing all the fliuds suposed to come out her mouth go to her ear and it really hurts her please give me any information to help her out thank you -103371,Does bronchitis cause breathlessness?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Since your cardiac check up is normal, costochondritis (inflammation of ribs and cartilage) is more likely for your left sided chest pain.So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.2. Avoid movements causing pain.3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.4. Wear rib belt.5. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.6. Start calcium and vitamin d 3 supplements for faster recovery.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","hi doctor. im 28 years old. im always having pain in upper left chest, below arm pit on my left arm and sometimes at my back. id been consult with at least three difrerent doctor and been through all check up on my heart and blood but nothing show that im having a heart problem. so pls advise me what to do ? tq" -167863,"Suggest treatment for tingling sensation in the arms , legs and toes","hi.if the latest results are unremarkable and you're asymptomatic now, just have a mammography done annually and a follow-up consult with your doctor for monitoring.you have nothing to worry about.hope this helps.good day!~dr. kaye ","For the last month and a half I have had on/off again prickly sensation in my right breast, no pain and have done self examination and do not feel any lumps, etc. I did happen to notice a bruise on the side of my breast a month ago , which did go away and I believe it was from when playing with my retriever and pawed at the side of me and I really thought nothing of it. My last mammogram in October was fine. Your thought and should I have reason for concern? I am 58. Thanks!" -143757,"Have lumbar peritoneal shunt, increased back pain. MRI of lumbar spine done. What does this mean?",Thanks for the question.Tramadol is a pain reliever similar to opioid like drugs although itself is non-narcotic.Its side effects are minimal and is non-addicting. Side effects include some acidity like dyspepsia in very few patients and is therefore safe. It does not cause respiratory depression as opioids are likely to.Trust your doctor. ,"what is tramadol and how can it help my back pain. On Monday I went to a pain clinic a they injected somrthing in the nerves they said was similar to novicaine denists used for fillings. It was just a test to see if it worked at all, just something temporary. My next appt is not until July 12 and then they will consider a heated needle to deaden the nerves. Because I am still having great pain my Dr put me on tramadol. I am not sure what it is or what the side effects are. Please help." -212123,Is smoking Marijuana advisable when diagnosed with pericoronitis?,"Hi..Thanks for the query..As per your complain a gum boil can occur as a result of infection and trauma in gums leading to stuffing of bacteria deep into the gums leading to formation of a pus filled bubble known as a ""GUM BOIL""In case of a gum boil you should get the professional cleaning of the gums and teeth done followed by a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole and gum paint can help..But in case if the boils are recurring and there is change in location of the gum boil everytime then you should get an evaluation done for canker sores as well as herpatic cold sores as recurrent gum boils at varying sites on gums is not a very common finding..As in case of canker sores or cold sores the line of treatment can be totally different as of the gum boil..Hope this helps..Regards.. ","I Have A Huge Boil At The Top Of My Mouth. It Sits On The Second Tooth At The Back. It s A Gum Boil And It Hurts Really Bad. I Can t Eat And I Can t Close My Mouth All The Way Or It ll Start To Hurt. What Do You Suggest I Should Do About It While At Home. P.S ( Their Always In My Mouth, Everytime One Disappear, Another Comes In A Different Spot. ) When I Go To The Dentist They Give ME Different Kinds Of Medicine And The Boils Will Disappear For A While And Comes Right Back. I ve Been Having This Same Problem For About 4 Years Now. I Need Help." -179570,Should I keep checking for Brain aneurysms even the MRI shows normal since my family history has this disorder?,Dear i am sorry for health problem your brother in law is experiencing.It seems to b that all those symptoms are relatied to brain damage so i would strongly reccomend you to take contact with a neurologist or examin him with brain MRI or at least with brain CT scan and send me the result.Wish you all best ,"My brother in law has had some truly bad issues. It started with his eyes and then dizzy, then falling, then can hardly walk even with a walker he keeps falling. He has bladder problems and now bowel issues. He had eye surgery on both eyes for cadaracts and a stigmatism. He has 20/25 vision now but, his eyes look like a zombie. He just stares. He was a long time drug abuser but, has been clean for about 15 to 20 years. He practically can't use his legs at all and when he falls he can't get himself back up. Its like his brain isn't making a connection. He lives with his 84 year old mother who just got out of nursing home and cannot take care of him. Can you please direct me what to do." -200020,Suggest treatment for painful muscle pull in groin,these are blanching rash or hives could be due to some exotic virus rash or allergic skin reaction and will go in due course. Non blanching rash has to be immediately shown to doctor for diagnosis and treatment. ,"Hi, my daughter is eight years old, suddenly complained about her left hand on top of painfull skin, I ve notice round about 7 to 8 red spots, which if you press on the hand it disappears, and once you don t put some pressure on returns immediately is their any reason to be concerned?" -155495,Suggest treatment for shoulder pain,"Hello, As I went through the history, the fluid-filled sport could be a kind of pimple which is common. But in case you feel any color changes and the simple kind of stuff don't resolve in 3-4 days then you need to get it checked once. Also, the pain in the abdomen may be due to gastric at times which may lead to back pain. The history doesn't reveal something which guides over a serious issue. In case the pain in abdomen and back don't subside by 2-3 days then you need to get it checked so we can come to a probable diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Hi, recently I had bad pains in the left side of my abdomen and lower back, feeling tired more often, now I have noticed a small fluid filled spot on my collar bone which feels like it is burning and is also sore to the touch. Can you help? thank you, Jen" -140898,What causes a back shoulder pain with swelling?,"Hi,It seems that you might be having chronic urinary tract infection with resistant bacteria.go for urine routine and culture sensitivity test to know type of organisms and antibiotic working against these organisms.After report go for specific antibiotic medicine course for long time.If require go for ultra sound of abdomen.Take plenty of water.Ok and take care. ","I have had a continuous back pain since August. I have had a few urine tests. They diagnosed me with a UTI about 4 weeks ago. The pain has continued to get worse, I have had frequent urination, and sometimes my back will hurt when I pee. Another visit to the doctor, they gave me different antibiotics to fight the bacteria, and they also gave me muscle relaxers. Neither seems to be working. I was wondering what I might have. Thanks." -181147,"Suffer from pinched nerve, herniated disc and disc bulge. Taking hydrocodone and spinal injections. Pain persisting","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Healed granuloma means treated infection, and it means the infection is no longer active, and you have responded to treatment.The current medications are fine, and TB treatment should be continued for at least 18 months.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com ","sir, i am a tuberculoma brain person.fits and tong bite caused last year Mar 2012 after this i take treatment. MRI scan report is 5.2x 7.6x 6.0mm. treatment : only 2 month Streptomycine inj and still using tabs INH 300 mg, Rifampicin 600mg,benadon 20 mg,Pentocid 40 mg, folic acid 5 mg and Dilantin 300 mg. In Jan 2013 again MRI Scan report is 4.2 x 4.0 mm (healed granuloma). Sir, My question is what is healed granuloma? is it curable or not ? i am ver worry about this. how will it take time to curable?. because last time Dr told me that U will cure after one year because streptomicine inj. please give direction sir." -108066,What causes chest infection?,"Hi i can understand your concern...In viral infection fever, bodyache , uneasiness common...Here you might have viral flu...It might be rhinitis , sinusitis , sore throat or bronchitis like condition.It might be allergic cause also....Get your CBC done...If lymphocytosis then viral and if eosinophilia then allergic cause suspected.Take antihistaminc for relief from inflammation...Oxymetazoline like decongestent useful...Lots of fluid taken....If sore throat troublesome gargle by antiseptic solution like diluted iodine can be done.......Steam inhalation needed if sinusitis like condition there...If still no improvement i would suggest you for chest x ray....Take care...Happy to help you further...DR.PARTH ","I have been sick for the last week..started with a fever, achy, chest congestion and overall feeling bad. It hasn't improved..still spiking a fever every day, generally feeling bad and constantly nauseous. Doctor said a virus that has to run it's course..any other advice. I can't function." -100214,Is freezing of the cyst the right procedure of treating?,Hello!Thank you for the query.This lump is most likely a ganglion. This is a kind of cyst connected with a joint and filled with joint fluid. It may appear and disappear. Pain is very characteristic.I suggest you to consult a surgeon with it. In case of doubts ultrasound should be done.The cyst should be removed.Hope this will help.Regards. ,"Hello. Doctors...about 5-9 months ago I hit my wrist very hard on a wood chair... Instantly a lump appeared a little pain for a few hours then dissapeared...NOw the lump is still here & my wrist is bothering bad..it's causing discomfort in my thumb,pinky finger & down my arm!! Sometimes it feels as though my wrist is stiffening up!! What could the lump be???" -158601,What causes recurrent pain on the thighs and hip joints?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The wrist fusion is needed as your scaphoid bone had a malunion. This can be assessed only after a look at your X-rays and reports. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,Hello I went to a hand surgeon yesterday to check out my wrist. years ago I broke my scaphoid bone and the doctor says that it s twisted when it healed and needs to be removed and he says that I need to have four corner wrist fusion and I was wondering if there was any other procedures I could get away with doing besides Fusion I was just wondering if you could help me out thank you -163888,How to treat pain behind knee?,"Hello, I have studied your case.  Calf Muscle cramps can be reduced byMassaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oilDrinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydrationStretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle.Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the sameCheck your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.Till time, avoid lifting weights, You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.If no relief then you can consult your doctor.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","very bad pain in calf muscle was working nights on Tuesday and the pain just started, did not feel as though I pulled or jerked it, still very sore and its now Monday, usually I can walk 3 to 4 miles each day but cannot now had veins on both legs done last year" -7905,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -116714,What are the side effects of zotrme plus slimming capsules?,"Hello, Carbamazepine is a relatively safe medicine during pregnancy; if you are taking it for an EEG documented epilepsy, it is not advisable to discontinue it. If it is for other indications, do let me know and I shall advise you whether it is absolutely necessary to continue the medicine or whether you can discontinue it to avoid the side effects due to the same in your pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist ","Doctor,what are the side effects of carbamazepine,especially during the pregnancy time.I have been taking Tegrital for the last almost six years.Right now morning tegrital 100 and night tegrital 200.I really wish to have a kid.So is that possible doctor" -221077,"Children having teeth eruptions with pus. One of them has throat, ear infection, bleeding as well. Solution?","hello there, excessive salivation or hypersalivation is just a reactive process nothing to worry about. after oral surgery it takes minimum 7 days for wound healing.so you are advised for suture removal only after 7 days post surgery permitted your wound has closed and healed completely without any overlying infection or painful condition like dry socket. i hope everything goes well.all the best. ","Hey I just got my wisdom tooth removed 5 days ago. Went to see the dentist-on-duty today because I kept having excessive amount of saliva for the past 2-3 days which cause me to swallow a lot and each swallow cause me to feel pain on the wound (like being stretched due to tightness). Anyway the dentist removed one of the stitches (I had two) and tried to remove the other one but unsuccessful, I don t know what she did (she did cut something) but the stitches in the end went inside my gum!! She then she said it is too deep and ask me to come back to see the oral surgeon 3 days later (I am supposed to see the oral surgeon to remove the stitches a week later after the surgery). I m so worried because now the stitches are total inside my gum/wound (can t see anything from the outside), how is the oral surgeon going remove the stitches if the ends are unreachable??" -161493,What causes pain in the shoulders and constipation?,"Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. In my opinion sprained wrists can cause tenosynovitis with stiffness it may take up to 2 to 3 weeks if it had no fissures or fractures . if swelling persists for more than 2 weeks i suggest Xrays and MRI to exclude bone injuries . For now stay massaging it , wear wrist supports or an arm sling , avoid heavy lifting and vigorous movements will help . if not visit your physician . Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you,Any further clarifications feel free to ask. ","i slipped on a rock and sprained my wrist two weeks ago. while the wrist improves daily, it is still swollen and stiff and sore. my elbow is fine and fingers are a bit swollen and stiff, but they move. the veiny side of mye wrist is most swollen and hard. i've been using various herbal treatments and ice, and wrapping it to ptotect it. i want an md to tell me this is normal and wonder how long til it's better? thanks and happy new year." -109674,Suggest treatment for shortness of breath and severe neck pain,"HelloLeft sided chest pain with radiation may be due to many reasons like cardiopulmonary causes,acidity,musculoskeletal causes etc.You may need clinical correlation and few investigations.You may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver and renal function test,lipid profile,upper GI endoscopy,ECHO,TMT,ultrasound of abdomen.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","I am having dull pain and sometimes sharp pain on my left chest area, over my heart. Sometimes the pain travels to my left shoulder area. The pain is worse when laying down and taking deep breaths. I have been feeling this way for several months now. Lately it seems to be getting worse. Suggestions please?" -50271,Will cardiac arrest lead to death?,"Hello, So reading is definitely high. So you should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If BP is persistently more than 140/90 mmHg, then you should be on medicines for it. To begin with, you can have Tab Cilnidipine 10 mg once a day, which you can get prescribed from local doctor. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any other doubts. Regards Dr. Sagar Makode, Cardiologist ","I woke up feeling a bit weird and decided to take my blood pressure. 160 over 105 with a heart rate of 89. I have had headaches for about a week now. I have always run a lower blood pressure before, what do you suggest. I am a 53 year old woman who is 5'5"" and weighs 180 pounds." -134386,Cough diagnosed as paralyzed vocal cord. Taken Zyrtec for allergies. What could this be?,"Hi Thanks for using HCM. This may be due to chemical induced reaction or due to bite of any water organism or due to some allergy. Since severe rash all over body, he should take anti allergic drug like antihistamine and also steroids for better recovery. Also ask him to take antibiotic to prevent any infection. Cream with steroids will also help for fast recovery. The new normal cells(skin) will take 20 to 40 days for regenerate. Dont let him go to same place again till the cause is diagnosed. Consult your doctor for further management.Wish you good health.RegardsDr. Nandini. ","i need help!!!! my friend went swimming at wekiva springs in florida, he got out of the water, was itching all over. he woke up the next day covered head to toe in a severe rash. i took him to emergency room almost 2 weeks later, hes gone to a clinic, hes tried every cream, benadryl, everything. it has been over a month he has had this severe rash, what could be causing this and how can he treat it? is it an allergy from something in the water at wekiva springs? and he has no health insurance to go to a dermatologist, PLEASE HELP ME, hes so depressed and embarrassed he won't leave his house!" -214719,What causes dark red and tender spot on gums?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The decayed tooth might be a wisdom tooth, that is non functional, If it is in a normal position then we can restore it and save it. If it is not in a normal position and if it is troubling the adjacent tooth, there is no meaning in keeping that tooth. It might get infected or it can damage the adjacent tooth also. So its better to get the tooth removed under local anesthesia. Consult a oral and maxillofacial surgeon and get it removed.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hello sir,My doctor has said that I have caries in my very last bottom teeth & also the teeth is little slant i.e the teeth is not straight like others & that teeth is laying down on adjacent teeth from top. Hence extraction is the only solution to this disease. Although i am not having severe pain : i feel cold only; no pain nothing is there. My doctor says it is beginning only & the infection has not reached to its bottom.I don't want to go for teeth extraction? What do you suggest????" -48483,Suggest treatment for elevated pulse rate and BP,Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that he should continue taking penegra and kindly consult a pediatric cardiologist personally for proper physical and diagnostic evaluation so that proper medical support can be provided to your son and to make him able to undergo VSD closure.Hopefully this information will answer your query.Kind RegardsDr Bhanu Partap ,"I have a son of 11 yrs. age. He has a VSD in his heart. He is not in a position to operate & close down his VSD, because of his high pulmonary lungs pressure. He is taking Penegra 25 , 1/2 twice a day. His weight & height is normal. Previously he has some Breathing problem but now he is ok. Some doctors said that he will live only 27 to 28 years, some said that 2-3 years. For this reason I have lost my husband in a road accident. Now I want to know can u help me any way by prescribing diet,mediciness. ?" -207866,What causes itchy buttocks in children with diabetes?,"Hi,It seems that he might be having Gastro-intestinal infection giving this problem.Give him antispasmodic medicine like Meftal spas stat and as needed.Give him light diet like curd, rice and buttermilk.Give him enough water.Ok and take care. ","Hello, my 8 yr old has been having stomach pain since last night. Around 5am he started vomiting along with a bowel movement. Now everything has gone except the stomach pain and he said that pain is coming from his lower stomach. No fever. What do you think?" -199935,Suggest treatment for encopresis,Hi...I feel by what you quote you should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease. This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles.It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 25mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days. This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"Last week my son was diagnosed as having a viral infection. He had some sores on his legs and feet with maybe one or two on his hands. My wife thinks he had hand foot mouth. Now I have come down with sores, but I have HUNDREDS of them. My hands are completely covered on the palms and partially on the backs. My feet are completely covered on the soles. My throat has a couple or three sores too. Its painful to use my hands or walk. I ve never been this miserable before. Should I go to a doctor? From what I ve read it wold appear I would be wasting my time and should just wait it out. I m just so miserable I start to wonder if my symptoms are too severe to be HFM. Thanks, Dale" -30762,Can you please explain my blood report?,"Hello. Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibodies, Hepatitis B core antibody, Hepatitis C antibodies, vitamin D, B12 and folic acid levels and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). I would also recommend HIV testing and liver ultrasound. I suggest the following medicines. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. 1. Vitamin D 2000 IU daily with calcium 1000 mg per day. 2. Vitamin B 500 mcg daily. 3. Folic acid 1 mg daily. Revert back with the reports to an internal medicine physician online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hi doctor, I just got my blood work done and would like to know exactly what these results mean. Also, I do want to mention that I am a heavy drinker. The report says that RBC is low at 3.19, MCV is high at 116, MCH is high at 39.2, RDW is high at 16.5, platelets are low at 141, calcium is low at 8.5, AST is high at 75 and ALT is high at 35. Can you give me a better explanation of these results? My bones are very achy and lately I keep seeing blood dots under my skin. It looks like a blood clot. I also feel tired most of the time. When I was about 18 years old, my doctor said I was anemic. I started drinking heavily about 10 years ago." -122088,How to cure the abdominal pain that hurts while walking or standing ?,"HI .It looks you are suffering from gastroenteritis along with urinary problem.A course of proper antibiotics and supportive medicines will help you over this under the care of the Doctor.Go for blood, stool and urine test. Ultrasonography of the abdomen. ",2 days ago I woke up with abdominal pain and vomiting. The vomiting lasted that day. Now my stomach still hurts. It feels like spasms every 5 minutes and I am only able to dribble a little bit when I try to urinate. I have not peed a full stream since Friday. -227481,What causes low semen count in males?,"Dear userWe understand your concernsI went through your details. This problems seems to be psychological. Because all your test results were normal, there is no need to suspect any serious physical problems. Just ignore the pain. Also look into your practice of masturbation. If it is rough, make it a little gentle and don't stretch your abdomen too much. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hello,I used to masturbate two-three times in a week. I didn't had any sex. Nowadays, after releasing sperm, i am feeling pain in lower abdominal and pennis for few days. if i didn't ejaculate sperm then i will be fine, otherwise i suffer from pain. I consulted doctor as well. I explained him the problem. He given some antibiotics for few days. then i undergone urine, bladder and kidney tests. the test results were normal.. i dont know what is the problem. Please help me what i have to do. Please do the needful.Thank you very much..." -190360,Had pamidronate infusion therapy after having prostate cancer removal. Surgeries following a broken jaw. Healing time?,"Hi, you should have done the baseline investigations first. you are stating about a varied medical problem. so simply based on this history it is difficult to comment on. you should mention about her glycemic control. pain in right flank may be due to appendicitis also. so it is important to assess the patient clinically. an abdominal ultrasound may also be helpful. consult your doctor. ",my wife is a type 1 diabetic (40 years) and has in the past year had two stents due to 98 and 95% blockage and had hormonal breast cancer 10 years ago ( lumpectomy and radiation . She has been complaining about pain in your right flank. She is anurse by background and does not complain unless she has a real problem. Any suggestons or advice? -37010,"Trying to concieve, prescribed Duphaston and folic acid tablet. Safe?","Hello, thanking for asking your query. Your doctor has suggested Duphaston which is used in infertility due to inadequate luteal phase in menstural cycle. Folic acid & multivitamin improves the chance of female fertilty. So have faith in your doctor. In the mean while there are few things which you can do from your side. Relax , dont get anxious, stress is one of the cause for difficulty in conceiving.Practise relaxation. Have Healthy food habits. Daily exercise. If you are overweight, try to reduce your weight. Have Good sleep. Wish you all the best & take care. ",hi i m trying to conceive from last 1 year but not getting success. I consulted with a doctor as my periods are regular but didnot told me for any test she said to take duphaston and one folic acid tablet and one vitamin tablet. I just want to consult you that without any test these medicines are good or not for conceiving baby faster. -176352,"What causes an episode of tingling sensation in arms,numb face and dizziness?","Hello ! I read your question and understand your concern. I would first recommend a lumbar CT scan to examine better the disks in this region. If I were your doctor I would recommend to hold a lumbar brace, have a lot of physiotherapy, take Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen three times daily for 10 days. I would advice you to avoid standing in sitting position for long periods , as it can aggravate the problem.If the pain is disabling most of the time you may need to consult a surgeon.Hope to have been helpful. Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka ",I have really bad sciatica starts in my sacra area and into my left hip and terrible pain into the knee and down into my ankle bone of that same side. sitting is the worst standing okay and lying down flat what exercises should i be doing to elevate the pain want to get it right as travelling on long flight in a couple of weeks time -241078,What to do if get numbness in lips and twitching in face if am upset?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicI think, she has dissociative disorder. In this case, she needs help of a psychiatrist or psychologist. This is a mental disorder and it happens due to underline conflict. Treatment in her case is resolve the underline conflict, so better to consult a psychiatrist or psychologist for further management.Thanks ","my sister has this problem , it start feeling go to eashroom then feel stomach ache thenend up that she become unconcious , when we try to wake her up and like she don't know us but in a few minutes her memory get backthis is my email YYYY@YYYY" -12528,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -178750,"Infant with congenital Turner's syndrome with COA and PDA, had seizure followed by sweating. Which specialist treatment recommended?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your medical details.I would like to reassure you that you would be completely cured with treatment. You need counselling and psychiatric medications.There is no need to put CD on your medical forms after you get cured. Also, there is no ned to wear a medical bracelet.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","Hi, I have Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures/Conversion Disorder. I have a few questions: If my seizures FINALLY stop, will I still have to put CD on my medical forms and things like that? When would I know if my seizures are gone for goo? And should I wear a medical bracelet?" -59829,How can shingles be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Treatment of Flu is mainly supportive. He should have enough rest, drink enough water and herbs and take over the counter analgesics and decongestants.In most cases, it takes a week for complete recovery from this illness.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Abed Tahrawi ","41 year old male. Had Type A flu in January - given Tamiflu, complete recovered. Today at 3AM - Reoccuring fever - 100 or less. Went to clinic today - tested for flu - not flu. Bad headache. Achy all over. Unable to eat, but drinking - clear urine as result. Just sick. Weak. Taking Aleve. I am his Mom." -164624,How to cure sprained wrist?,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of youas you have knee pain and taking Cartigen, you can take this medicine for uptp the time the ortho advised you. also you are diabetic so this may lead to trouble on a longer run since too many medication is not good for kidneys.also, undergoing physical therapy will be a good option for knee pain as along with Cartigen and exercise you should respond well & knee pain should reduce.in my clinical practice a combination of medication with physical therapy words wellregardsJay Indravadan Patel ","Dr. I m useing Cartigen DN (Glucosamine,diacerin & Methylsulfonylmethane) for the past 20 days for my knee joint pain. I m Type II Diabetes patient with Hyper tension. Continuing drugs Metformin EX1000 mg, LoasarH, Pioz15 in the morng. and Insulatart HM unit 25, Amlong A in night. How long i should take Cartigen DN for my knee pain? pl. adv. I am aged 60 yrs." -249951,Is pregnancy possible after taking a Petogen shot?,ur cycles got irregular...n u had very frequent sex so can do urine pregnancy test...n check...postinor2 is an emergency contraceptive...efficiency88 percent...dat means 13 out of 100 women get pregnant even after taking dis pill... ,"I had sex on the last day of my period which was on the third of march 2017,I took postinor2 on the fifth of march,I had sex again on the eleventh of march,later in the night I saw my period again on the eleventh of march which I ended it on the 14th of march,I had sex on the 15,16th of march ,also on the 23,24 of march,nw on I saw my period on the 2nd of April nw,can I do a pregnancy test after my period to knw if am pregnant, or the bleeding I saw on the 11th of march is the because of the pstinor2 I used" -210413,What is the treatment for fever and cough in a child?,Hi...this might be an eczema or an insect bite allergy or any other sort of skin allergy. It is better to visually examine the the kid's skin and then decide what it is. I suggest you upload an image of the skin in this website. Other reasons for this type of prickly sensation could be a liver disorder too. I suggest you consult your pediatrician for this. Meanwhile you can use some soothing calamine lotion or an over the counter anti-allergic medication.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"Hi my 4yr old daughter has been getting prickling symptoms in her feet up to knee level - it used to be just in her car seat (I thought initially it was positional related) but also early nighttime, and getting very distressed and upset with jumping and kicking legs. It can also wake her up from sleep. But now she is complaining of the same symptoms down her right arm and hand and during the day as well. I have commenced her on a vitamin and mineral supplement. She is well in all other respects and eats a good and varied healthy diet. Any advice much appreciated." -51923,Is there any natural treatment for myocardial bridge?,Hello Thanks for posting here. BP of 150/90 is definitely higher. However it cannot be classified as hypertension. For hypertension there must be three persistently high BP readings one week apart. So please check BP regularly in resting state for three weeks and if three readings are high then he must be started on BP medications. Rest he can continue with diet and salt restrictions. regards. ,"My husband is a sugar patient and he is 53 yrs old to day he is having B.P. 150/90, is it high and what are the precaution he should take and now he stopped taking rice only he eats with pulka and salan without salt and in the night he is making karaipakku,kothmir and jinger mixing all this he is taking rasam and drinks it. is it good for B.P. patient like and he is little overweight. Please suggest what should we do to bring B.P. normal" -215240,What is the treatment for halitosis?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, According to your clinical symptoms i suppose that you have a problem related to ENT, i would suggest you to get a checkup done, normally this does not occur with Dental cleaning.Take care! ","Hi, I have quite a sore left ear, sore gums on the lower left side, and sore throat on the left side. My ear and throat hurt when I swallow. I had a dental cleaning 2 days ago. Is it possible for the cleaning to have triggered these symptoms? There was nothing unusual with my cleaning and I have good oral and general health." -43951,Suggest remedy for rashes,"Hi, It seems to be an eczematous rash. I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetirizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist ","I had a full knee replacment on Oct. 26th. About three weeks ago (?), I developed a really itchy rash on my surgery leg, just above the ankle. Since then it has spread, and keeps spreading. It now covers most of my calf. It itches like fire. I have been putting Sarna lotion and hydrocortisone cream on it, which helps for a little while. Please help. Thanks" -184778,What is the treatment for prostate cancer?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Lymphnodes are present in most locations of the body and are a part of the immune system. These generate antibodies and increase host defenses during illness. Cancer also causes lymphnodes to enlarge and often a single lymphnode requires to be evaluated by biopsy to make sure it is not a sign of cancer.Lymphnode can also be enlarged due to infections in the region. A sacral area lymphnode might be seen due to bowel infection or any condition causing inflammation of adjacent structures. It is suggested that your father gets a cancer screening done with sacral lymphnode biopsy as recommended by his doctor. Please do not worry. ",My father is having a small lymph node in his presacral region after CT Scan report doctor is suggested for biopsy test. His age is 51 with no medical history all the blood reports any sonography reports seems to be normal. Ho much chance is there that he may be infected from cancer -194773,Could fever in 3 year old be due to running nose and teething?,"Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Your concern is right. But patience is required. In a few days time the child's bowel will learn how to process new kind of food. In the mean time you can tell her to do pelvic exercises, where she tries to hold and release muscles of genital area. She is now years old. She can go to the toilet as soon as she gets a feeling. Not to wait for school. You can discuss with teachers to be lenient for the time being. In the meantime, consult her doctor. Take care Regards, Dr. Ratna Mulay, Pediatrician ","Here is my concern. I have a 9yr old daughter that is still pooping in her pants. At first it started out that she refused to let it out because it was hurting to much. Then when I took her to see her doctor a pelvic ultrasound was ordered due to a mass on her left side. Her doctor told me that the mass was inpacted fecal matter. Then she was put on a strict diet, I was told to give her 1 ts of Micylax a day for a week, have her eat more fiber, eat an apple a day, 4 prunes a day and a green everyday. Well, I have done all that and now it has gotten to the point to where she has the runs so bad that she can not control it at all. She has been to see a Pediatric GI doctor, and they say that there is nothing wrong with her bowels. Please, help me, I can not handle throwing away anymore panties due to being stained so bad. What else can I do?" -222879,What causes low blood sugar level while on Percocet?,"Hi,If you are a diabetic and on Insulin, then main reason for feeling sick and weak is most likely due to uncontrolled hyperglycemia. Because if blood glucose is high, a lot of it is excreted through urine, making the person weak and even loose weight. Further if you are most often bed ridden, then that can also add to hyperglycemia due to non exercise and to weakness. Therefore, it is absolutely essential to achieve a very strict blood glucose control with fasting glucose closer to 100 mg, PP 160 to 170 mg and HbA1c%Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks,Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar ","I feel sick and weak all the time, I keep sweating even with the air conditioner on. I can t keep any food in my stomach. I am diabetic type 2 but on insulin. Some days I just feel so weak that I can t do anything. I also have discs gone in my back I have had surgery on the lower back L4 L5S1 and now the discs above have deteriorated and am on the list at the RBWH to see a neurosurgeon. I can t stand for too long and spend most of my time in bed" -47235,"Pink rash along rib cage, spread to stomach, inner thighs. Causes for rashes?","Hello ic.brooks, Thanks for posting your query. I think your problem is not the infection but the intertrigo, it is a condition of moist raw itchy skin which becomes reddish and develops in areas that are in contact all the time, like in the armpits, the outer side of labia/scrotum and inner side of the thighs. Wearing synthetic under garments hampers the circulation of air and retains moist making the problem worse. You should avoid tight pants and synthetic under garments and keep the region dry most of the times. Immediately wipe and dry yourself with thick cotton towels after you take bath. You should use a medicated dusting powder containing Clotrimazole/miconazole/salicylic acid, thrice a day. The cannulation for angioplasty through local skin does not seem a probable cause. I hope this answers your query. In case you have any follow up queries or doubts, you can forward them for me, and I shall be glad to help you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries. Wishing you good health ","The skin in my groin is very bright red and itches very much. Further under the groin the skin looks like a bruise . I have tried creams to try to deal with the complaint including Lamisil, Mycil Cream, Corstisone cream and finally an iodine spray, but nothing seems to work. I have had angioplasts inserted through the groin about six weeks ago and I was concerned that this may be related to the situation. Is this something or nothing to be concerned about please?" -127071,My child has throat pain intermittent high fever and abdominal pain. What could be the cause ?,Hi Harish; welcome to HealthcareMagic For acidity the tab-nexpro you are taking is fine along with that you can take a tab-domstal twice a day with nexpro 1/2 hour before meals.This will increase the motility of intestines and help empty stomach better so that you will not get indigestion.Also if you want you can take a digestive enzyme like bestozyme or aristozyme syrup after meals. Thanks ,"Sir, I have been sufffering from hyperacidity as a result of anti-biotics. But the anta-acids iam using for that problem also accounts indigestion ,dyspepsia. Presently iam using nexpro, it is working little bit better. But to increase my appetite, can i take artificial pancreatic enzymes. Can pancreatic enzymes lead to acidity? B,cause normal digestive enzymes are increasing acidity in stomach. So choose a appropriate pancreatic enzyme supplement to me, as that will not increase acidity!" -56596,"Suggest treatment for shortness of breath, anxiety and headache","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having severe mitral regurgitation (MR).You are also having MVP (mitral valve prolapse). So your mitral valve is almost failing. Mitral valve is most important valve in heart. It is responsible for cardiac output. So problem in mitral valve will cause decreased cardiac output and this can cause hypotension and sudden cardiac arrest (death). So to prevent these life threatening complications, better to treat MR and MVP. You are having severe MR, so surgery is the only option. So don't wait foracort surgery, get done mitral valve replacement as soon as possible to prevent life threatening complications. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE (PML)MITRAL REGULATION SEVERE (MRJA-14 SQCM.) NO MS NORMAL LV SYSTOLIC FUNCTION LEVF 60 % PAH. IAM TAKING OLMEZEST H.40 AND ATTENOL 50 ONE DAILY. DOCTOR TELLING TO REPAIR MY VALVE. WHEN IA HAVE TO DO THE OPERATION. HE IS TELLING TO EARLY AS POSSIBLE. MADHAVAN -153099,"What causes aching joints, low sex drive, hot flashes and night sweats?","Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder. I suggest to do a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram to exclude other possible conditions. Meanwhile, you can use anti inflammatory medication such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","I have a feeling in the left side of my chest that is hard to describe. It is something like a static feeling, or a air bubble that has been happening more frequently. At times i can make certain movements that induce it, for instance twisting to the right or bending forward above the waist. I am afraid it could be my heart, or lungs. I also have numbness and tingling in my right hand, and forearm. Can you help?" -44426,Suggest remedy for strange rash across lower back,"Hello, Celestamine is an oral steroid. Avoid taking it during pregnancy. I suggest you take chlorpheniramine for relief from itching and rashes. It is safe during pregnancy. In addition, I suggest you use a moisturizer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist ",I am suffering badly from food allergies very similar to when I was a child mixed up with hayfever and skin rashes directly related something I have eaten. I used to suffer from these red itchy skin hives as a child particularly aggrevated by red colourants and flavourants. Can I take celestamine? I am 17 weeks pregnant. -124605,Suffering from abdominal cramps. Having vomitting and diarhea. Guide,"Hi there ~I understand your concerns. The smelly discharge from your belly button is concerning and I am thinking that you have an infection there that needs to be treated. It is not uncommon to have this sort of infection and systemic antibiotics need to be prescribed. I hope you see a doctor for this as well as the other reasons you have been describing. I feel like you may also have a urinary tract infection as well as something going on in your lower abdomen most probably your bowels, so a lower GI endoscopy might reveal your problems. I also feel like you need a pelvic examination and an ultrasound from a gynecologist for the pain in your lower abdomen.I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day! ","I have a variety of symptoms that may or may not be related, I'll work back in date order so here goes... Most recently I have noticed a smelly discharge coming from my belly button - it has been happening every couple of days at the moment. It leaks a clear smelly fluid. I cleaned it and the cotton wool was yellow after? For the last 5-6 weeks I've been suffering with a very bloated/ swollen stomach that gives me pain sometimes down low on the left near my pubis and sometimes the pain is high up by my navel. Along with this, I suffered a bout of strong nausea and have been having some pain between my shoulder blades. Also, I have had bad back pain for almost two years now that suddenly started one day when I was walking fast and it has never gone away. It is my lower back (tailbone area can be centered or to the left or right. But always in the same area of the lower back) that seems to get worse and feel tight when I walk at a decent pace. I have received physiotherapy on it, but it did nothing for the pain. I have not seen a doctor or had any tests about my back since the physio.Im wondering if these symptoms are consistant with anything? I am due to have an ultrasound scan soon on my stomach incase its anything to do with my ovaries/womb? I am sick of feeling sick! It seems something new is added to the list each week. Usually, I am very rarely ill. so all these symptoms are starting to get me down as I feel there is no diagnosis in sight. please advise if you can?" -186896,Suggest treatment for painful mouth ulcers,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The biopsy in the intra oral site should be performed by a dental surgeon or a oral maxillofacial surgeon since, they are well versed with the oral cavity.If i am your treating doctor, i would suggest you to get it done under a oral surgeon.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","I went to the dentist about a few spots on my cheek, she is referring me to an out of town surgeon to do a biopsy, I can t afford it and have no health insurance. Rather than going to the Oral Surgeon can I not just go to my doctor and request a biopsy on the areas?." -190466,"On energy drinks, had H.Pylori, colon cancer in family history. Can they cause bloody stools?","Hello, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das Look, from your description, it is clear that you are suffering from clear cell carcinoma of ovary which has metastasis in anal region. So, it is obvious that you may experience bleeding. Metastasis means a cancer occurring in that particular region that is similar with that of its ovarian counterpart. So, you should be operated for the metastasis to prevent further disease progression. Regards. ",i am a 44 yr old female who is in remission for clear cell ovarian cancer stage 2c. it had spread to the rectum . i have had had all the treatments done. now i have blood in the stool that started just before christmas. i thought it was probably hemmoroids. but now i have had blood in my stools for over three days now. whats the difference between hemmoroids and cancer of the anal maybe reoccuring. i have no pain or itching or straining when i have a bowel movement . thanks -247755,Suggest remedies for pain in leg/hip region,"Hi,Thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical examination is advised. As your age is 69 years and also the TKR was done, now facing with back pain and also swelling of the leg, it is totally related to the overall body non-conditioning.As body is a single unit the conditioning of the body is of importance to balance the systemic requirements.Now coming to TKR - you should have continued your TKR rehabilitation program as by which you must have been helped more than even thought. The exercises post TKR are helpful to make the muscle stronger not only of the knee but also of the over body when we talk about rehab.If you were only performing TKR operated leg than the rest of the body needs an attention.Since you have a back ache, again, physical therapy is of the choice to help you out. Core stability is what needed.Also, for swollen ankle, you need to have a check for your heart and your vascular system. As due to weakness of both the swelling can occur frequently.In my clinical practice, patients post TKR undergo 16 weeks to 24 weeks of rehabilitation program for not only the TKR procedure but also for the overall body conditioning. And majority of them recover to the maximum.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","My left knee was replaced nov 11, 2014- had intensive rehab -however i stop going to rehab 2 months later, my knee stayed hot -like i had an infection ? But now not hot after over 7 months? About 7 / 8 weeks ago we drove 7 hrs to a social event - & drove back next day- my back -began hurting so severe plus my right foot was swollen - with operated left leg foot swollen now but not as swollen -took 3 dsys to go down with ice & raised over my heart , & 3 weeks ago both ankles r swollen & non operated leg - that ankle is larger or more swollen - i am esting alot of sugar - the medication i am taking is for blood pressure, thyroid contion, vitamin d deficiency. & severe R. Artherisis -non back from another trip flying. 2 hrs Non stop-put ice on ankld in hotel & at home 4 th day -ankles both swollen- sleeping with ice bag& feet elevated -went to rehab & if u push in on side of swollen right foot - it hurts & the dent stays -doesnt bounce bk? I was born with born with heart murmur-plus every 8 yrs im to take a test to see if ? Has moved around my heart -had heart test in 2013 all was ok & i stay tired all the time -WHAT HAS CAUSED MY ANKLES TO SWELL ON BOTH LEGS? Do have bunyon on right big toe - this ankle is largest. & sore Help please-phone is 302-218-0334-dorothy snow-w- i am 69 years old & own my own business 20 years & im depressed Meds -duloxetine 60 mg- armour thyroid 60 mg-losartan 50 mg for blood presure-oxicodond 20 mg twice a day Vitamin d 50 k -volteran gel for pain Restisin for dry eyes - had eye caterate surgery may 10-2014" -194232,What causes rapid weight loss in a child?,"Hello,First of all, start steam inhalation to let the sputum flow and clear the nose gently.Give syrup Rigix 1 TSF thrice a day with syrup Brufen and give Augmentin drug now as I do not know which antibiotic you are giving. Also, give plenty of fluids.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Hina Javed ","my 13 yr old daughter has had a nasty cough and bad chest for 3 weeks now, i took her to the doctors last week and he said it is a virus and hopefully she would shake it off but would put some antibiotics out for her if she gets no better this week, today i have asked for some as she is no better, she has started getting nose bleeds high temps etc and her cough is really hurting her. should I be worried about her nose bleeds" -74150,"Could I be pregnant, the egg being ruptured on the 14 day and had sex on the same day having the follicular test normal?","Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.I read your query and understand your concerns.Following is my reply :1)     This medicine is for support during the luteal phase.2) It improves the endometrium for implantation and prepares the body for the same by improving blood supplyLet me know if you have any more queries. I will be happy to answer.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol ","sir today 18/10/13 my wife underwent frozen embroyo transfer in ivf.Doctor suggested to take lupron 75 mg one daily,which was not suggested in the previos embroyo transfer. How lupron 75 mg tablets help in conceiving or during pregnancy? please resolve" -15375,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -99055,Suggest treatment for a lump appearing on the jawbone skin,"Hi. It is most likely a hematoma or a colection of blood where you got hurt. It should resolve over a few weeks depending on the size. But there is no harm in getting it checked by your Doctor specially because you mention it is numb which is not characteristic of a hematoma. Do let us know if we can help or guide you further. Take care. Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. ","hi there, I fell awkwardly on my leg 2 weeks ago. at first the whole of my bottom leg was black and blue and I struggled to walk for 2 days. However, the pain is now minor but there is still a very large numb lump and am just wondering if I should get this checked out or is this just normal?" -68141,Can e coli cause kidneys to malfunction?,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion there are no such diseases which causes fever after the sex.But from your complaint of doing suicide, I can guess that you have SOE psychological symptoms.You should think of visit to the psychiatrist. They councell you and give you a good therapy. So you can be all right soon.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ",hi doctor i am 31 years old 7 years before i do sex some lady without condom so after some days fever 99 i was check some time hiv test but report is negtive so fever is contioue at this time i am very confuse so iam desided i am suside please help me -224422,What is the remedy for premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction?,"Hi, Erection problems can have many causes. These include: Physical problems, such as injury to nerves or loss of blood supply to the penis. Other health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. Side effects of certain medicines. Stress. Drinking too much alcohol or smoking. The exam, lab tests, and sometimes mental health tests can help find out the cause of the problem. Treatment is based on cause and include avoiding tobacco and drugs and limiting alcohol. Also, talking about the issue with your partner, doing sensual exercises, and getting counseling may be beneficial. Finding and then stopping medicines that may be causing the problem. In some cases you can take a different medicine that doesn't cause erection problems. Taking prescription medicine that can help you get erections. These include pills such as sildenafil (for example, Viagra), tadalafil (for example, Cialis). In most cases this is sufficient for treatment but you should just be patient and do necessary tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon ","hi, doctor i am a 28 year old male. last week i had some sexual foreplays with my girlfriend. After that my penis is getting errected most of the time when i am thinking of her and its getting lubricated. Now i am feeling pain on my penis as it is errected most of the times... why this is happening doctor, please advise" -43661,What is the best available treatment for psoriasis and the concerned expert in the field ?,"Hi!Chandrakumar, Welcome to HealthacerMagic forum, these are good creams for psoriasis ..you can use it twice daily on the affected area...and leave it..don't wash it off... take care, Dr.chawda ",iam using halobetesol propionate creaam with combinaton of moyzen for psoriasis treatment.for how many minutes i have to apply to my body iam using halobetasol propionate &salicyclic acid ointmment with combination of moyzen for psoriasis .for how many minutes i have to apply dis creams to my body.my age was 24. -100285,What causes lump on collarbone near to neck?,"Hi,Your description of it would suggest to me that it is not serious. However, I would advise you to have it examined by a doctor for your own reassurance. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger ","I just noticed a large, soft, painless lump above my right collar bone close to my neck. It really freaks me out I never noticed before until today and i am having a bad panic attack now because of it. I'm a young 23 year old female should this be something I should be worried about? Could it be serious?" -166283,Suggest remedy for burning sensation in arms & foot,The swelling is Pressure Oedema. Because of pressure by brace proximally the distal portion will swallow. The wise thing will be to apply a crepe bandage from toes (MP Joints) to knee with even pressure and after that apply knee brace. Second thing whenever you sit keep your leg elevated. Suppose you are sitting on a chair put your leg on a stool nearby. Do not hang your leg down for long. ,"I ve had multiple surgeries on my right knee, and was placed into a J- Brace 2 weeks post op, I wear the brace as instructed, with in an hour or so My whole quad is swollen like a beach ball, wondering if I m having some type of Circulation problems?" -204366,What causes bright green stool in infants?,"Hi...for fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My 11 month old daughter has fever due to throat infection..drugs prescribed are CRM Syrup 3ml x 3 times x 5 days..we started medication since yesterday..gave her ibugesic and p125 last night..she again has fever tonight ( 102f ) last dose of p125 was given at 9:30 pm, now it s 1:15 a.m ..can we give another dose??? Or should we give ibugesic, meftal etc to bring fever down???" -139484,Suggest treatment for back pain,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having cervical spondilitis giving this pinched nerve pressure symptoms.Go for x-ray cervical spines for cervical spondilits.Physiothereapy and short way diathermy will be helpful.Ok and take care. ","My neck and back are hurting. From left of spine between shoulder blade and spine, up through my neck, if I lower my chin to my chest and then raise my head I feel the pull and it hurts likeHell. I've pulled muscles in my neck before and got relief from heat or pain relievers and nothing is working. I'm 40. Could I be having a heart attack?" -33641,What is the cause of headache and thick discharge?,"Hi,No it's not sign it can be infection, if it continues apply metrogyl p ointment locally. Missed period with urine pregnancy test positive is first sign of pregnancy.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sujata Kute ","I am trying to conceive, we have been active for few months now. I also hav brought in some positive change in my weight ( reduced). I have a constant headache for last 3 days and also thick white discharge without odor / itching/pain. Can it be a signal of pregnancy?" -35100,Could lump in uterus create problem in getting pregnant?,"hI DEAR AND THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY.Dont worry because lumps in the uterus ,if they are intramural.subserosal have no problem when you are trying to get pregnant.If they are submucosal they can interfere while you are trying to get pregnant.Take folic acid while you are trying to conceive.All the best ","I recently discovered that I have a lump in my uterus. My doc said it's more like a fibroids.. I'm actually trying to get pregnant and she said if I don't get pregnant within three months of trying, I need to come see her again for further procedure.. I'm kind of worried about not being able to conceive.." -137961,What does pain in the lower back on the left side indicate?,"HelloThank you for trusting HCMDear both are NSAIDS may can cause peptic ulcers , kidney damage, elevation of blood pressure etc..There is no relation like if you take more drugs and early recovery. It will take its own time to recover so . Better to avoid it why because usually twice a day dose is sufficient.If symptoms not improved please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.Take care. ",I am taking oxaprozin 600mg twice a day for back pain. I have some Meloxiaam tabs 7.5mg my previous Dr prescribed for back pain . I take the oxapeozin morning and night my question is could I take 1 meloxicam at noon also to speed the recovery of back pain?? Larry @ YYYY@YYYY -153916,Can neuroma cause pain in buttocks?,"Hello, It is quite common after knee surgery. It is due to the entrapment of small debris or foreign particle after the procedure. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I recently had knee surgery (loose body removal), now whenever I bend my knee, or flex, I hear a swishing noise. It sounds like fluid is moving from space to space. This is my third surgery (same knee) and least invasive. It s been three days. Anything to worry about? Or is it normal swelling?" -59659,Can someone with shingles pass chicken pox to children?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Mupirocin is commonly used in the nose to treat staph infections. It is quite possible that there is no link between your symptoms and the procedure that was done. The incubation period is normally 4 to 10 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James ","If exposed to a staph infection in a doctor;s office what in incubation time before any symptoms appear? I had a scope from nose into throat procedure on 11/17 and began feeling ill yesterday I am concerned i have a stsph infection Mupirocin Ointment USP 2%- online says to keep away from nose, for skin only, but ENT advised to use on lining inside nose for an infection Can one use neosporin on lining inside nose-which of the above is safer-less serious side effects" -113829,Suggest treatment for lupus with high potassium levles,"Good evening. All these symptoms are very general and can be seen with lot of conditions. Lupus is an autoimmune disease which can affect multiple organs and it can affect your memory. It can also cause fatigue and bowel disturbances. Your sex drive is low due to all the fatigue. But if your lupus tests are also negative, i had suggest you follow up with a rheumatologist. All these conditions are very common in Fibromyalgia as well. Hope the information was useful ","Hi there is a family history of underactove thyroid and autoimmune disease in my family. I have a lot of symptoms that match but my thyroid test was normal but my blood viscosity is not, am no being tested for arthritis or lupus but do either of these affect tiredness, memory, urination, digestion or your sex drive please? I am 33years old, 5ft 6inches and have recently increased my weight dramatically to 14 stone for no reason." -199079,Is it advisable to use inhalers in a 8 year old?,HI...by what you quote I feel that the child is having mild form of GER (gastroesophageal reflux). Your son will need - 1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics2. Always make him lie down in a propped up position - as in the care seat. He should not be sleeping completely flatly.3. Avoid heavy feeding and feeding more times and in small aliquots.He needs expert gastroenterology consultation.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,my 10 years old son feels vomiting when given milk in the morning befor school......infact he feels vomiting in the school also but everything remains fine in the evening.what should i give him to eat or drink?i have been giving him milk from the age of 3 before going to school......but suddenly why this kind of problem have arrived? -113429,What causes sharp pain in chest with occasional breathlessness?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. And no need to take oral steroids as in bronchitis only few indications need oral steroids.So avoid oral prednisolone.Start inhaler having long acting beta 2 agonist (LABA) and corticosteroids. It is having action for 12 hours so only twice daily given.And inhaled corticosteroids are far far better and safe than oral steroids. You may also require anti allergic, anti histamine and anti inflammatory drugs too.So consult pulmonologist and diagnose first. ",Hello I have had a cough for a month and was wheezing pretty bad was prescribed prednisone for about three weeks and to use an inhaler. The cough went away and I felt fine. After finishing the prescription I am now coughing again and back to wheezing. I tried the inhaler again but it s not really helping. What should I do? -82682,What does my urine test indicate ?,"Dear Magna,thanks for query.There are couple of common possibilities.The first one could be renal stone or infection in urinary tract.Another could be infection in gastrointestinal tract.But in any case you need to go to doctor and get your self examined.take light diet and more of liquids.bye and take care. ",i have a problem i feel pain by my two side of kidney at d back.i feel like vomitin most times.i can sleep for more than 3 hours.wen i urinate i feel like somebody is cudin me.but i urinate frequently wen i drink water.pains on my ribs.but my legs doesnt swelow. heart burn.i sweat alot.abdormen pain.nd excretion of gaseous.my stomach swalow most evenin.pls wat could dat be -94584,What causes painful lump under skin in ankle after getting sprained?,"Hi,Dear I studied your query in all it details and I understood your concerns.Cause and Remedy - On whatever limited facts given from you about the lump under the scar ,it seems to be resolving post-surgical left out hematoma with progressive fibrosis .Hence To reduce your worry Please consult for opinion from ER Surgeon .Plz hit thanks and write excellent Reviews if this would resolve your query.Plz don't worry and do Welcome for any further query in this regard to me.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. ","my 10 year old son had a lipoma removed 2 months ago, on his right leg, just below the knee. it was benign. the scar has healed perfectly, but i can feel a small lump under the scar line. i was hoping never to feel a lump there again, as i was worried for so long. what is this lump?" -89537,Child have high SGOT and SGPT levels. Test negative for virus and suggested to have liver defects. Advise?,"HiThanks for your query.Avoid fatty , spicy , rich food . Have high fiber diet. For acidity take Rabeprazole 20mg tablet in empty stomach in the morning. Don't worry too much , just have regular clinical check ups.Take care. ","hi ,i m 25 years old ,female,i removed my gallbladder 16 days ago ,i m a bit obese as well but i also control my fat intake and doing regular exercise but when i diagnose of gallstones ,i remove it after many episodes of pain.after this i experience on digestive issues only pain on my ribs because of gas filled in my stomach at the time of operation ,can u plz guide me how to avoid any further complications and health problems in future,today after 16 days i just feel a bit of acidity." -216811,What causes the lumps along the inside of the lower gum?,Hello:)Welcome to HCM.You are suffering a infection in your gingiva. See your dentist for a deep cleaning and root planning.Maintain proper oral hygiene.Use a inter-dental brush to clean the spaces.Take Doxy-1 for 3 days to control infection and a OTC painkiller.Regards. ,In between my right 5-6 teeth the gum in between has been hurting really bad. Every time I eat something with that part of my mouth it hurts so bad even just to chew gum on that side. I think I could have food up there but I have flossed many times since it starting hurting and it hurts really bad to floss. I was wondering if you think I do just have food in my gum or if it might be something more serious? -98126,What causes lump above my ankle?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. By your description and history, I think you are having inguinal hernia.It is protrusion of bowel due to lax abdominal wall muscle.Normally on coughing, strenuous exercise or heavy weight lifting, abdominal pressure rises and bowel loops can protrude but abdominal wall muscle prevent too much protrusion. But if these muscles are weakened, bowel loops can protrude and gives feeling of swelling.So get done ultrasound examination of abdomen. If hernia is present then surgery is the only cure.You should avoid smoking, coughing, heaweightei, strenuous exercise, constipation etc.Consult surgeon and discuss all these. ",I have a small lump under my abdomen but at this moment it does not give me any pain. I think this is the result of doing some heavy work without wearing my underwear. Please can you give me a home remedy for this as I do not like to see a doctor. Thanks -241474,Can focalin be taken for ADHD in an adult?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The treatment you are receiving is OK and you should not worry about that. Your Psychiatrist knows your condition better and he is the right judge here in your case. Even if you anyone wants to prescribe you some medicines, the details you gave are not sufficient. Therefore trust your doctor and make sure you consume the prescribed medicines. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi,I am taking treatment for ocd since 10 years, before i am taking nexito 10mg almost for 7years couple of months back i am feeling sleeplessness and have some negative thoughts i went to doctor he changed nexit and prescribed me the zosert 50mg, i am taking it now but i feel my BP is increased due to Zosert but doctor not agreed he prescribed on losar25mg daily, i want to know whether i should continue with the same treatment or can i ask my doctor to nexito 10 mg only because i am very comfortable with that, and also my bad cholestral is also high.Regards,Joshi" -252555,What causes burning sensation while having food during pregnancy?,"HI, I understand your query. Smoking is hazardus for you & your baby both.smoking nocotin/ carbon monoxide causes less oxygen to you & your baby making more chances of getting abortions, premature deliveries low birth weights, still births, increased chances of congenital abnormalities , possibility of baby getting respiratory disease in later life. You have already reached 35th week of pregnancy. I am afraid it's too late to prevent side effects of smoking on your baby, they must have occurred. Still, you can- Stop smoking at least now,, & hope for least effects your baby has, Get your delivery done in best hospital & best doctors care. Lets hope, your baby has skipped much of the problem & be careful of his health from first day of his life. consult best pediatrician , tell himm frankly about your history, so that he can plan the best treatment for your baby. Wish you all the best. Thanks. Thanks. ",I am 35 weeks and 4 days pregnant I've tried to stop smoking pot since I found out I was pregnant due do issues with not having an appatite unless I smoked and having high anxiety when I didn't smoke. But I have been unsuccessful in my efforts of quitting I smoke about three or four times a day but I want to quit so that I'm not at risk of loosing my baby when I go into labor. I'm not a bad person and I love my baby and don't want any problems. So my question is what can I do so that my system and clean and clear when I go into labor? -20552,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -203728,Should i consult a doctor as my daughter fell off from her bed?,"HiWelcome to the HCMIt seems that your son is suffering from a self limiting viral illness which are prevalent in this age group. Don't worry, they just need symptomatic management and improve with in a few days.You may give him acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever and bodyache. An antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine will help him in cold. If he has sore throat then go for a throat swab culture to rule out streptococcal infection. Also, warm saline gargles will be helpful.Give him regular feeds and oral fluids to prevent weakness and dehydration.Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you out in any future health related questions.Take care ",My 7 year old son has complained recently when he had a headache that his leds felt wobbly. Now he seems to have a cold with a low grade fever and again is complaining that his legs felt weak...earlier he also complained that his back hurt. Is this just body aches associated with being ill or reason to be more concerned? -13103,Why am I having diffuse hair fall after taking Finasteride?,"Hi. When Minoxidil is started, it can lead to hair loss at first because it regulates hair cycle and all hairs go into one phase leading to diffuse shedding of the hair. But eventually it stops. Ensure proper diet with Vitamins and Minerals. Take Biotin supplements along with it because Biotin is very important in hair growth. ","Hello doctor, I have been on Finasteride for three months now. Recently, I have been having a huge shed of around 100 hairs a day, up from 5 to 10 before the treatment. The hairs I shed are thick but half the length of the rest of my hair. They are also thin at the base of the hair. This hair loss is in a diffuse pattern on my whole head rather than just at the temples like before. Is this sort of hair loss normal for this point in the medicine?" -252165,Is single umbilical artery during pregnancy linked to icthyosis?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and here are your answers: 1. The emergency contraceptive pill contains high dose of hormone and hence has caused the withdrawal bleeding. So, it is unlikely that you could have conceived with that act. The protection offered is only for that act and can also span for up to 5 days after the pill intake since the half-life of the pill in the circulation is 5 days. 2. The next natural period may get delayed by a week or two and since you had unprotected intercourse during this phase, it is difficult to predict conception. Please see a specialist if you become overdue by ten days for further evaluation and management. Hope your queries have been answered. ","hello doctor i had my normal period on the 6th of november and same month around 25th i had unprotected sex and took mornig after pill and start bleeding again on the 29 of november blood starts to come out again and it lasts until 4th december and on the 6 of december i had uprotected sex till today, can i be pregnant or possible to detect pregnancy and if so how many weeks? im i still in conception or implation has already took place? i need to undestatnd please." -61515,Could black patches on the body be related to blood infection?,"hi sir, welcome to HCM, i understand ur problem, first u have to do some investigations are FBS, PLBS, SERUM CRETININE, BLOOD UREA, and next fishy smell is coming from ur wound, it shows the severe form of cellulitis, ur not responding to that antibiotics, u need dressing everyday, and antibiotics IV twice a day, if possible culture the fluid coming from ur wound, dont drink too much water, hope u satisfy with my answer, thank u ","Recently had acute cellulitis (underlying problem Milroys Syndrome) treated with 2g Fluclox IV QDS for 7 days. On oral anitbiotics for 2 weeks. Resulted in red, inflammed lower leg breaking down into large ulcer. Being treated with Actiformcool dressing - now smelling 'fishy'. Why?" -117980,What causes aching pain in lower left abdomen?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Read the history and understood your problem.The history of many surgeries for laminectomy, CSF leaks, drains and now the abdominal pain, headache suggest me to think about the following with indications for investigations and further treatment mentioned together:Get admitted ans this is a serious problem. Investigations:Blood: CBC, Blood culture, Liver, kidney functions.CSF : Culture and sensitivity, routine.-Broad Spectrum antibioticsSupportive and symptomatic treatment.Combined approach of a General Surgeon and Neurosurgeon- insist on this for a better outcome as once the complications occur, one has to be very careful.Do not hesitate to ask for second opinions. ",Sept 2013 laminectomy March 2024 laminectomy April 2014 epidural nerve block and spinal tap. April 2014 surgery for csf leak - failed April 2014 surgery for csf leak also failed One week ago had LP drain from spine to stomach. Headaches and stomach pain worse. On lots of meds to know prevail. Please help -4056,"Will cycling, a cardio exercise, lead to erectile dysfunction?","Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are a beginner then do not start with intense or advance workout. Choose an exercise and then slowly start it and as time passes increase its duration and holding position. Any exercise which intensely starts show harmful effects on the organs of body and overall health. Always involve a proper healthy diet along with exercise. Just exercise without proper diet has minimal effect on health instead of it sometimes shows harmful side effects. It is better for you to start with light jogging then develop its pace, and after a month go for particular workout. Specific workout also starts slowly and then develop its pace and strength. If you have already weakness in your body and have other health issues like cardiac, etc., then do not do exercise without proper consultation with your doctor about the present and past history of illness. I hope this helps. ","Hi doctor, I have slight BP and high cholesterol. I am looking to do cardiovascular exercise. I have a concern about the spinning cycle. Some says it affects your main part of the lower body since you put additional load on the same meaning the seat you are sitting, blood circulation reduces due to additional pressure and you may face erectile dysfunction. I have seen a few pages on the same as well. I am afraid if I could do cycling. What is your advice?" -76667,What causes dark yellow urination after taking Livolin Forte?,"Hi, This maybe is caused by urinary infection including kidneys infection or urinary stones so you should do urine analysis, urine culture and kidneys ultrasound to rule these out which are most common causes. You should drink raspberry tea and plenty of water until you do tests. You should reduce salt in your diet as well, alcohol and carbonated drinks. In most cases this is self-limiting but sometimes antibiotics are required and more invasive tests such as cystoscopy or pyelography or CT scan. Less common causes include tumors, glomerulonephritis, and metabolic diseases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ","I ve had bouts with kidney stones, having to have one removed surgically a month ago. Starting 3/4 days ago that same kidney hurts all the time, as opposed to the sporadic pain I experienced with the previous stone issue. Why am I having constant pain?" -109725,What causes a burning sensation in the center of the chest?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your extensive cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry for heart related diseases for your chest pain. You have been prescribed beta blocker for anxiety and stress. Since you are in tension, possibility of stress and anxiety related chest pain is more in your case. Along with drugs (beta blocker), counseling is also important. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","i am 33 years old male.i have pain in chest.my ecg,eko,and mri of chest is clear.my dorsal spine have problem in d7,d8,d11,d12.i have no signs of angina .my doctor gave me beta blockers.but i jogging 35 minutes and walk for 25 minutes.plz tell me whats going on with me .i am in tension." -31504,Will irregular periods and being on benforce m tablets for bilateral polycytic ovaries affect conceiving?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Benforce m tablet is thiamne supplement... used in diabetes to prevent complications of diabetes.... probably it was given to you to treat pcod (which is also an after effect of insulin resistance like diabetes) Benforce m does not hamper conception Actually PCOD is characterised by disturbance of ovulation (and ovulation is essential for conception)... so PCOD itself is the barrier in conception for you provided semen &other investigations for sterility are normal. Tretment of PCOD should be the answer for your problem.Thanks. ","i m priya. i m recently taking benforce- m tablet because i having bilateral polycytic appearence of ovaries. afterr marriage only i had this problem, before marriage i had regular periods within 30 -35 days . i had my period on 21 sep 2012 till now i didnt get my periods. i m planing for pregancy. this problem will afffect my pregrancy." -97364,Suggest treatment for large bump on thigh,"Hello and welcome to HCM,A lump at the base of spine associated with tingling sensation suggests that the lump is arising from nerve.Any swelling arising from nerve is usually associated with tingling sensation.Since, the lump is near the spine, possibility of being associated with the spine is more likely.An imaging study is required to know the site of origin and underlying site of attachment.On the basis of its attachment or origin to underlying structures, further management can be planned.Consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and relevant investigations for further work up.Thanks and take careDr Shailja Puri ","I HAVE A MASS ON LOWER BACK THAT MOVES. KIND OF BY MY SPINE BUT CAN MOVE AROUND, SEEMS LIKE SMALLER ONES GO DOWN TOWARDS TAIL BONE. HAVE HAD FOR YEARS. DOESN'T REALLY CAUSE PAIIN BUT DISCOMFORT, SOMESTIMES SLIGHT TINGLE SENSATION. HAD FAMILYY DR FEEL SHE WANTS TO SEND ME TO SURGEON. ANY IDEA" -157865,How can tears of the subscapularis tendon and the long head biceps tendon with retraction be treated?,"Hi, It is better to get an oral muscle relaxant prescribed by your physician and start with Methylcobalamin supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I am having hip pain - I ve been diagnosed with an impingement. I see an Orhopedist Aug. 27th but I m having intense pain with any kind of activity. No swelling, no discoloration. I take about 200 mg of IBP and or Alleve to help. I m wondering about taking an oral Arnica Montana." -62271,Suggest cure for illness causing loss of appetite,"Hi,Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection of intestine.In typhoid there will be small ulcers in intestine.So stomach ache and watery stool are common symptoms in typhoid.Along with chloramphenicol you may give paracetamol if temperature is high.I suggested to follow strict diet for atleast one month.Diet you may follow are curd rice,idly,gravies without or very less oil,bland diets with low salt and no spicy,totally avoid pickles.If you follow strict diet only intestinal ulcers will heal soon. ","good day, my son 15 yrs of age diagnosed with typhoid , he take medicine chloramphenicol for almost 5 days, on and off his fever 39 degree celcius, is there any medicine to take aside chlorampenicol,he suffered stomach ache and watery stool, what are the diet for him ?" -245519,Suggest home remedy to remove mole from penis,"Hello,Thank you for writing to us,I would like to inform that He has eczema. It is more common in the winter time when the air is dry. It won't go away overnight. Common treatment is topical hydrocortisone cream. Also hand moisturizes. Avoid harsh soap. U.V. light/sunlight also helps. Good luck,Thanks & Regards ,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati ","Hi, My stepson just showed us his finger that he has scratched while playing outside a few days ago. His finger is swollen and he has picked the scratch into an open wound that is white around the cut and is saying that his finger and his hand are itchy. Should we take him to the ER or is there something that we can do at home?" -133419,Would steroid shot treat bronchitis and sinus infection?,"Hello, Welcome to HCM, Definitely you can take avil for cold while you are on anti asthma drugs. The tab avil is nothing but an antihistamine which also helps to reduce the cold because of the cold. It also reduces the broncoconstriction and improves the symptoms of the asthma. It has a synergistic action along with the anti asthma drugs. You can take this medicine withgout any problem. Thank you. ","Hi Dr. I am 26 yrs and I have asthma and the medication I using for my asthma is Ventolin and Becotide but when I have the cold ,I take Avil . should I continue taking Avil and the two other medication or should I stop ? and why? I would like to know that is there any side effect to my health ?" -194199,Suggest treatment for red bumps on face in babies,"Hi,There are number of questions I want to ask. I would like to gather the week-long history.Was there any injury or illness at the onset? Has the fever continued? How high was it? Is he limping?When he complained of leg pain, was it localized? Has pain been in both legs? Has his activity been altered? Has his general health been good?If your son's pain returns or he continues not to walk normally, you need to take him to his doctor right away.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Arnold Zedd ",Hi...My son is of 3 yrs..last week he was having mild fever for 2 days and during that when he woke up in afternoon he was complaining about pain in left leg and he started keeping his left leg tilt towards left...and now his leg is not paining but he is not walking properly and continued keeping his leg tilt towards left....pls guide -61186,Suggest medication for swelling of face and wound on nose due to mohs,"Thank you for query.You can the following suggestions1.DO an LIVER FUNCTION TEST,because the MS drugs affects liver.Your UCTD symptoms can be due to your liver problems.a COMPLETE HEMOGRAM should also be done.2.Your current MS therapy is a good recommendation.ARA-C and MEFLOQUINE is tried in case of PML,BUT ONLY after confirmation of the diagnosis.we found many asymptomatic cases of JC virus infection in our community(50-80%).So PML and JC virus infection are not always co-exist together if your immune system is not compromised.Liver is a very important organ,it synthesizes many antibodies,protective bio molecules.Your immunity can be hampered if liver is affected.3.Avoid alcohol,smoking.Take antioxidant capsules.Take soribilin.test for pml as per your doctor recommendation.continue ms and uctd treatment as well. do an LFT and CBC.DONT WORRY.HOPE FOR THE BEST. ","I HAVE HAD MS FOR 14 YRS. I HAVE BEEN ON TYSABRI FOR 2 YEARS. I TESTED NEGATIVE FOR THE Jc virus INITIALLY BUT LAST MONTH I TESTED POSITIVE. MY DR WANTS TO RETEST ME AND I MAY HAVE TO GO TO A DIFFERENT MS TREATMENT BECUASE OF THE OBVIOUS RISK OF PML. I HAVE BEEN ON AVONEX, COPAXONE, REBIF AND BETASERONE AND THE TYSABRI HAS WORKED WONDERS..NO NEW LESIONS AND NO SIDE EFFECTS. I WAS ALSO JUST DIAGNOSED WITH UCTD AND WILL START ON PLEQUENIL NEXT WEEK. WHAT ALTERNATIVE MS TREATMENT SHOULD WE EXPLORE? AND IS IT COMMON TO GET UCTD WHEN YOU ALREADY HAVE MS?" -176284,Suggest treatment for dementia,"Hello !I read your question carefully and understand your concern. I think your symptoms are very likely to be migraine. The blurring vision and numbness in your arm and hand are migraine aura, common symptoms preceding migraine headache. I don't think that there is a connection between your ear troubles and your migraine attacks. Two attacks per month are not too much. I would recommend treatment with Risatriptan or Sumatriptan within the first symptoms preceding headache. These drugs are very helpful for the pain relief in migraine attacks. If your attacks become more frequent, you should consult with a neurologist, have a good physical examination and other tests to rule out other causes. A prophylactic treatment may be initiated in that condition. As for your ear you should consult with a ORL specialists, if the pain persists. Hope to have been of help!Greetings, Dr. Abaz Quka ","First light headless starts with blurr vision, then numbness in left arm occurs which also goes to my left hand. After that ends, I get huge pounding headaches for about five hours. Sometimes the pain in head is directed in one area, sometimes all over. Aftr the headache pain decreases, feels like I have some sort of sinus issues, because head is all cloudy. It always happens in this order and has happened to me twice in this one month. Right now I am fine but woke up with left ear pain, this could be unrelated, but felt like stating the issue." -46249,Synthetic skin graft applied on ankle. Can amniotic fluid be applied over graft wound to heal soon?,"Hello,Thanks for the query,You might have developed fungal infection.Another possibility is an allergic reaction as correctly mentioned by you.Please get a KOH mount done.This will help in diagnosis.Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.Various antifungal powders like candid are available.These can help reduce the moisture as well as control the infection.Please dont use any steroid, it can worsen your conditionPlease meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.Let me know if you have any other doubt.you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818Wishing__;!!Mih3wA!SBzm6_kI6hCZ58EPH6N_05MFfiPbxWXT0a2TJCdFQObRWm5mV5ur7hUOMa8clQ$ you good health,Thank you ","i recently noticed a blothy flaky rash on my underarms then my nipples became dry and flakey and now they are red and blotchy also, and then my chest developed a rash and i thought it was from the lake water i had been swimming in so i stopped going swimming but now my eye lids became dry and chapped. what could this be?" -56594,What causes palpitations and visible pulsations in neck?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, chromium is helpful in pregnancy. It is actually considered as trace element. Deficiency of trace elements can cause abortion. Since she has history of abortion, better to give trace elements like chromium during current pregnancy to avoid risk of abortion. So no harm in it. She should definitely take chromium medicine in current pregnancy. Green leafy vegetables, milk, fruits etc are also rich sources of chromium. So she can take also take all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks. ","Dear Doctor, My wife is sufferin from Hypothyroidism, is on Eltroxin 75 mg last six months before she got sudden bleeding and was aborted. last week she confirmed pergnancy doctor prescribed choroimin 5000 iu. Please sujjest whta the medicine helpful" -238432,Is bipolar type 2 curable?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have social phobia and in that case, you need low dose antidepressant with benzodiazepine. These would help to control conscious anxiety. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment. You can also try relaxation exercise. That would also try some relaxation exercise. Thanks ","When i was in high school i felt too shy to talk to people and was made fun of a lot for being so quiet. I ended up dropping out sophmore year cuase the fear of all of the other kids and the fear of not being able to sociallize like everyone else. I ended up getting my ged thinking school wasnt the right place for me. two years have past my sypmptoms have gotten worse. when im not at work i find myself spending too much time alone cause i feel its hard to talk to people. Sometimes when im around people my heart starts beating really fast and i get really scared and sweaty. It has been affecting my life in a bad way for a long time now and i dont know what it is, i just want some help. I just wanna be able to talk to people and be normal. lately its been making me depressed cause i tryed to fix it on my own by talking to people to make it better but its just gotten worse. Please help me doc i hate feeling this way" -159056,What causes recurrent painful swelling in the left leg after an injury?,"It may be a ganglion cyst.The cause of ganglion cysts . that trauma causes the tissue of the joint to break down, forming small cysts that then join into a larger, more obvious mass. The most likely gaglion cyst involves a flaw in the joint capsule or tendon sheath that allows the joint tissue to bulge out.Ganglion cysts most commonly occur on the back of the hand at the wrist joint but they can also develop on the palm side of the wrist. When found on the back of the wrist, they become more prominent when the wrist is flexed forward. ","HI, My name is Daisy and I have a bump on the top of my wrist. It hurts when I move my wrist. I do pop/crack my wrist sometimes. About two months ago it appeared and I don t know how. But when I went up north, it did disappear, I also don t know how, but while up there, I fell off a wall and landed on my wrists, left more than the right wrist (the one with the bump is left), and I had thought I may have sprained my left wrist, but I never go to hospitals for anything so I just shook it off. When I got back home, I just then noticed it was there again. My sister and I think its a bone out of place. What do you think?" -178911,What is the cause pf nerve and spine pain when on steroid shots?,"Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears to be the complication of the previous concussion. Don't try to self diagnose the condition. I advise you to consult a neurologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have a C.T.scan for actual diagnosis. The other causes may be the infection of the internal ear,gastric irritation etc. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms ranitidine,and cinnerzine till the diagnosis is established. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. ",I got a concussion 2 months ago and I was fine after. I did everything normal like I usually did. Then one day as I got to school everything started to feel really weird and dizzy sort of like a dream like state. And I went through the day fine but still experiencing these symptoms my mom thought is was my eyes I thought it was my concussion coming back. But I read online about derealization and depersonalization and I thought that might be it because I do have a background of anxiety. So I just want to know if that's what I have and how do I get rid of it because I hate how I can be normal and then everything just feels weird and changes like this :/ -74336,History of ectopic pregnancies and failed ICSI. On folic acid and ovigyn tablets. Explain,"Hi, Thanks for your query. I have read your query & I understand your concerns. Following is my reply: 1) Plese dont take yasmin, duphaston. 2) Visit an infertility specilaist for ovulaion induction drugs. 3) Since you are already 35 taking Yasmin will delay pregnancy. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any followup queries you have. Regards, Dr.Mahesh Koregol IVF & Infertility Specialist. ","Hi. Im 35 years old and wanted to get pregnant but i have PCOs.I have a 5 year old daughter but i took 6mos of treatment that time of yasmin and glucophage then i got periods. But after delivery it became worse, sometime 2mos im not having periods. So i consulted a doctor and gave me duphaston. But it is the same if i will not take meds i will not get my periods. And im experiencing palpitations with duphaston. So i decided not to take it anymore. I want to get advice what best to do. And i increased weight also . Thank you in advance." -59182,How to treat fatigue and dry mouth?,"Hi welcome to healthcare magic,I understand your query and concern.Your symptoms are suggestive of ischemic changes in the heart leading to heart failure.I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile,hsCRP immediately to confirm the diagnosis.Drugs like clopilet,ecosprin,atorvas ,inotropes like digoxin will be helpful.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting will be the procedure of choice.Consult your cardiologist for expert management.Hope I have answered your query at the moment,Post your further queries if any,Thank you. ","I typically have low blood pressure (97 over 54) yesterday. I usually feel weak with no energy after I eat. I also have heart burn often and I take Ratandine (Zantac equivalent) once or twice day. I used to take Prilosec on a daily basis (for about three years), but decided to quit (with Dr. approval) when I found out it can prevent calcium from gettng to your bones. What do you think I need to do? Thanks." -162442,What causes frequent painful spasms in neck towards left side?,"What is the type of your hepatic cyst? and what is the type of your pain ? Is it colic or stabby?. you should do kidney and liver function tests to exclude any disorders in liver or kiney. If there is abdominal colics and swelling, you should do ultrasound to exclude colon disorders.I am pleased to follow you. ",I have been having a pain in my right side below my rib cage on and off for a couple months now. Last week it was real bad. I was told last year that I had a small cyst on my liver. I went to my gastrologist a couple months ago and he did a ultrasound and said he couldn t see anything. -240600,What is the best way to switch to Citalopram from alprazolam?,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have underline anxiety and in that case, you need some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing. You can try them and it could help you to stay calm. In case, you need further help, you can consult your doctor or you can consult us. Thanks ",I have a pap tomorrow and I am nervous. I have bumps around my VA jj but they aren't warts. I can't find anything about it on line and I'm scared its something bad. I want to be prepared. For whatever news may come tomorrow. I know I've never been with someone who had something. What could it be -88214,Suggest a diet which is good for the liver,"Hello Thanks for writing to HCMIncreased SGPT indicates liver injury.Increased SGPT may be due to hepatitis,altered lipid profile,autoimmune causes,medicines etc.You need clinical examination and few other investigations.You need few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS),renal function test(RFT),complete lipid profile,Liver function test,viral markers,urine RE/ME.You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products.You should avoid fried and junk food and avoid alcohol completely if you take it.Medicines should be prescribed after complete investigations.I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily after food for three months.This help in regeneration of liver cells.Get well soon.Hope I have answered your question.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","HI, IM 45Y/O MALE, 5'5"" HT, 78KGS....YESTERDAY I'VE UNDERGO FOR BLOOD TEST INCLUDE SGPT, AND THE RESULT IS MY SGPT RESULT IS 60 WHILE THE NORMAL RANGE IS BELOW 40. IM WORRIED IS THIS ACUTE OR SEVERE? AND WHAT TO DO? PLEASE ADVICE ASAP..THANKS IN ADVANCE..." -253244,Can non-penetrative sex cause pregnancy?,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Pregnancy can occur if there is entry of sperms in the vagina.Delayed periods can be due to pregnancy or stress.I will suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test done to confirm and get appropriate treatment.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma ","My boyfriend and I engaged in sexual relations where I gave him a hand-job . He ejaculated all over my hand and I wiped it off. He then went to reciprocate the action for me, and was dumbfounded as to what he was feeling. So, he asked me what that part of my anatomy he was touching. I reached to touch my vagina, only to realize what I had done. Is it possible for me to have gotten pregnant from the remains of sperm I had on my hand, or is my period late because I m stressing over it so much? Thank you!" -48521,What precautions have to be taken for elevated triglycerides?,"Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that it is important to closely monitor his blood pressure values frequently during the next days. I agree with the doctor's therapy. But, if blood pressure values remain above the normal ranges (125/85mm Hg), it would be necessary for increasing the dose of lipril to 10mg daily. Bleeding is related to high blood pressure. Reducing salt and caffeine intake will help maintain his blood pressure values under control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","my father is hypertensive, he had a fall which resulted in profuse bleeding, his L.W. scalp was stitched and the wound dressed, his B.P AT THE TIME OF AD WAS 200/120, REST OF THE VITAL SIGNS WERE NORMAL. HE WAS discharged after obervation in the evening, he is on Lipril 5, Cefoclav 200,emanzen d, doxopan, his B.p, stabilized and it is 140/90,,,,,,,what precautions shd one take....he is 77 yrs old" -26614,My vision gets hazy as the day progresses and it gets better again. Why?,Hello. I hope this will help you. Regards. For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 67 year old male, with otherwise normal vision. For the past month, I would wake up with a clear vision, and then as the day progresses, it becomes hazy (not blurry). It then clears up again overnight. I do not have any other symptoms, everything seems to check out fine. Blinking my eyes or putting drops in them does not seem to help, and the cause of the haze looks like something is clouding up in the front part of my eye, like how a window fogs over. I do not have cataracts, I have IOLs in both eyes, from a long time ago." -108226,What causes recurring pain in left side of chest?,"hi.noted history of low oxygen saturation. it is best if you bring your daughter to the nearest ER or for pediatric consultation. her low oxygen may be due to her existing infection but if the saturation is persistently low, she needs physical examination and clinical evaluation by a pediatrician. oxygen supplement thru a nasal cannula or a face mask may temporarily be given. chest xray, other diagnostics and management will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",Hi! My 5 year old niece has viral and bacterial pneumonia. She has been in the hospital since Thursday. Her oxygen levels are only reaching 90% with the help of an oxygen mask. They are transferring her to Northwestern Childrens Hospital this evening. Is this normal for her oxygen levels to be that low for this long and are there any long term effects? Thank you for any information you have. -128591,Suggest treatment for Scoliosis,"Hi there, thank you for posting your query on this forum.Bleeding gums after brushing teeth & gingival recession suggest periodontitis. Don't be afraid your Dentist has told you the right thing by telling you to go for cleaning, it won't leave gaps in your teeth either. If left untreated it may lead to loose teeth, more gingival recession making your teeth appear longer, bleeding gums & ultimately weak teeth.1. Stop using a hard bristle brush if you are using one & start using one with soft bristles.2. Brush your teeth twice a day for not more than 2 minutes3. Flossing daily will help remove stuck up food particles4. Use a good antiseptic mouthwashAlong with these measures you may use neem leaf powder for cleaning teeth.Thanks & Regards,Dr. Kunal Lokare ",I am 45 years old. My gums bleed whenever i brush my teeth. They are also receding of late. The dentist i met is telling me that i have periodontis and requested me to get it cleaned. I am afraid that further cleaning would leave gaps in my teeth. Please suggest a easy home remedy and the brush and paste i need to use. Can i use neem leaf powder to solve this problem at home itself for i am afraid of the pain at the time of deep cleaning of my teeth. -130601,What are the effects of breathing oil paint fumes without ventilation?,"Hi,Swollen and redness underneath eyes could be due to allergy.Allergy can be diagnosed by patient's history to the allergens and clinical examination up to some extent but not by any laboratory investigations although there are plenty of allergic sensitivity testing to food,plant,fruits etc is being done noways but none of them is reliable and adds only cost to the patient.If your symptoms developed due to that juniper and cypress trees and get subsided by antiallergics then one can say it was due to allergy.The best way to combact allergy is to avoid contact with allergen although there are good antiallergic drugs like steroids ( oral,injectable, inhalation, topical forms), antihistamines with mast cell stabilizers are available but none of them cures disease but gives only temporarily relief.You can go through blood immunoglobulins level and consult immunologist for further advise.Hope you understand my point.Thanks. ","I believe I am allergic to Juniper and Cypress trees because every time I go walking and they are present, I get huge bags under my eyes and the skin under my eyes get red. I take Zyrtec daily, nose spray, and I have a PX for eye salve but they do not stop the bags and red skin. I have to take prednisone for 5 days to calm my immune system down. I have had skin testing but everything came back negative. I do not know if conifer trees were in the test. How can I find out if I am allergic to Juniper and Cypress trees?" -207821,Suggest treatment for fever in a child,"Hi...6 month old with fever of 8 days needs to be evaluated. It cant be just an ear wax. But as you said there is no issue with feeding or breathing, there is nothing serious. It could still be viral illness. But with 8 days of fever in a 6 month old, I would definitely do a basic blood workup and confirm.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","Hi, my daughter is 6 months old. She is having cold from past 8 days and she has been too cranky. Recently doctor told us that she is having wax in ear which can be the cause of her crankiness. But now her left cheek is also swollen, can it also be due to ear infection. She is having fever too but no issue with feed and breathing." -67288,Suggest treatment for decreasing platelet count when suffering from dengue,"Hello,Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.Over 90% of the duodenal ulcers are caused by the bacteria H.Pylori.The treatment you had received is the triple regimen widely used to get rid of the H.Pylori. Hopefully it has worked and you may be free of the bacteria now. Now you have to take the Esocip to heal the ulcer. This is usually taken for a month. After this you should stop all the medicines and after 2 weeks do a urea breath test to ensure that the you are free of H.Pylori. Otherwise you will have a recurrence of the ulcer.You should also follow the dietary advice avoiding spicy and acidic foods and substances.The side effects of esocip on this short course are negligible and can be ignored.The fullness of stomach is more likely to be due to an irritable bowel syndrome which may co-exist and you may also have an irregular bowel movement also.I shall be happy to answer if you have more queries.have a good dayDr Noble zachariah ","am 43 yrs.have been diagnosed to be having duodenal ulcers.have cleared the eso kit, motilium, and pretin tablets and now on esocip.Is this likely to cure?what are the side effects involved.Sometimes my stomach swells and i wonder whether this is part of the side effects." -127533,I am facing gastric problems,Hi. You need to consult a doctor.. It could be a sign of obstruction of the gut... ,I am a boy. I am 24 years old. I got up in the morning and i started getting pain in the middle of the stomach. Not in the abdomen but in the middle of the stomach. The pain is not severe but it is periodic. It comes and goes every hour or so. My stomach looks swollen. (Fooli hui or inflated) Can u tell me what is the reason ? -253451,Does phentermine affect baby in the womb?,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Back pain is a common occurrence in healthy women during pregnancy, even those without any background disc disease. Because of this, there is definitely a possibility that pain or other symptoms from your slipped disc might get worse as you gain weight and as your pregnancy grows.However, there is no additional risk to the baby or pregnancy from having disk disease.Your history of gestational diabetes is actually the most concerning potential complication for this pregnancy. You should be tested early in the pregnancy to see if you are diabetic, and if you start the proper diet and or medication treatment as soon as possible, it will give you the best likelihood of a good pregnancy outcome.So in summary, the pregnancy itself is not at any additional risk because of your disc disease. However, your back pain could get severe, especially if you gain a lot of weight, and is unpredictable how this will affect your ability to do household activities and care for your other children.I realize this information will not really help you and your husband decide what to do about the pregnancy, however I tried as best as I could to evaluate the medical facts and give them to you see you can make an informed decision.I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that this information was helpful.Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy,Dr. Brown ","hi im 38 and just found out im pregnant with my 4th baby (i have a 20yr 15yr old and a 20month old) in my last pregnancy i had dieabates and carpol tunnel syndrome, also at the monment i am recovering from a slipped disc, my husdand thinks this pregnancy could be risky and is very worried about my health and how i would cope afterwards, would the pregnancy put extra pressure on my back and would i be able to carry a baby full term with a slipped disc, also i wouldn t want my youngest to miss out on my attention any advice would be great as a termination is something we are thinking about but deep down i dont know if i could do it and im scared that there will be something wrong with the baby. many thanks x" -79820,What causes dizziness in the morning after a kidney removal?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.I have seen people with once kidney from birth and leading normal lives. These are incidental findings and when doing routine ultrasound, we come across such patients. Studies show that single kidney is compatible with normal longevity and does not predispose the existing kidney to greater-than-normal risk. There is no need to get depressed. 1 in 1441 people in normal population might be born with single kidney. ","Sir,My name is Amit(22 yrs old). I am suffering from back ache for the past two years. I have been using tablets for that. Recently when i went to checkup doctor told me that I have only one kidney after doing ultrasound and ct scan tests. And he also mentioned that the one and only kidney that I have is big in size.Is it possible? How many people do generally have this? What I have to do now since I am very much depressed?" -70815,Suggest treatment for dog bite on a hand,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern the given history is suggestive of some infection part is there and this need to be eradicate the infection then and this would healed, and best antibiotic is Amoxicillin 500 mg three times in day, for the local application you can use Povidone ointment hope this information helps you, have nice day. ","I have a leg injury due to grass burn on AstroTurf, it forms a scab but has pus, I remove the scab, clean the wound and dry it out natural air or mecurochrome but it just reacurres that when them wound forms a scab again that theres pus under it. Help please, I went to the Doctor 3 weeks back and he just said to let it dry out" -164085,How to cure sprained foot?,"Hello, I have studied your case. There are many reasons of leg pain.Due to spinal disc bulge there can be compression of nerve supplying your leg leading to pain and difficulty in walking. You may need to do MRI spine to see for nerve compression.Due to compression of nerve there is leg pain with it.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Another differential can be leg muscle cramps.Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins.Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,Take potassium rich diet.Hot and cold fomentation to legHope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","I have pain in my legs, and sometimes in my arms, that I can only describe as an intense aching in the long bones. Sounds a little strange, doesn t it? The pain is quite bad though. I can kind of equate the type of feeling to what we used to describe as growing pains as a kid, only much more severe." -40575,"Am in full term of pregnancy. Have blotches on the legs, are dry. Will these scars & itchiness go after birth?","Hi,Thanks for writing in.You can apply good quality moisturizer with shea butter and coco butter twice a day.It will relieve the itching.The condition should resolve after giving birth.Itching will go away immediately but scars and marks may take long time to go.A visit to dermatologist will allow proper diagnosis and treatment.Hope this helps.RegardsDrSudarshanMDDermatology ","Hi! I am in my last month of pregnancy and full term. I have PUPPP, most is on my legs and stomach and a bit on my arms. I used Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap to relieve the itch and been showering more than 2 times a day. The welts on my legs have formed into blotches and is very dry. Just wondering if all these scars and itchiness go away after giving birth?" -133766,Could the red spots on my fingers caused after touching foliage plants?,"Welcome to HCM.Inhalation therapy is best available treatment foe asthma.PEFR,spirometry and chest x-ray is required before starting any treatment for asthma.Long acting/short acting steroid with bronchodilators rotacaps and inhalers are available and used according to severity and investigations.Long course of levocetrizine with montelukast will be helpful to reduce asthmatic episodes.Steam inhalation will be helpful.Do regular breathing exercise.Try to avoid triggering factors.Try to avoid cold,foggy,dusty,smoky exposure.Consult pulmonologist for proper guidance and medical management. ","Hi, I have had increasing dry mouth, nasal passage and eyes for 3 months. I have had blood tests done and Sjogrens Syndrome was ruled out, only weak ANA was noted. I have asthma and take a preventer for that. I am a 38 year old female. I used to take Amiltryptyline but have stopped since the start of the dryness. Any further suggestions would be helpful?" -184,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -66642,How to treat tinea corporis infection?,"HiThanks for your queryBased on your query, my opinion is1. Yes, enlarged/ swollen lymph nodes usually indicate bacterial infection in the drainage areas of lymph node.2. Since your daughter is suffering from fever apart from swollen neck, she might be having upper respiratory tract infection/ infection of oral cavity 3. Swelling will settle with treatment of causative agent.4. Get her antibiotics, antipyretics and analgesics for now.5. If the swelling persists even after fever settles get a cytology examination doneHope this helpsRegards ","My 11 yr old daughter has complained today about a sore neck, right beneath her jaw? It was pretty consistent all day. This evening she had the chills and a slight fever. I felt her neck and I believe her one side of the neck that is sore there is a swollen lymph node. Does that mean she has an bacterial infection?" -223041,Suggest treatment for diabetes and blood pressure,Dear madam I can understand your concern the meaning of your report is normal variant onlyplacenta is in anterior position there is nothing to worryit would be problem if placenta in low lying so relax and upload your full report for better explanation regardsDr VamsiDiabetologist&lipidologist ,Hi Am 35weeks 3 days pregnant I have gestational diabetes am doing regular 2 weeks 1s scan.. Usually thy say baby growth normal and don t write anything on the report. In today s scan they wrote Cephalic anterior placenta what does it mean ?? Anything related to C-section / normal ?? Any problem with placenta ?? Any problem for me or baby ? Can you explain me Doctor Ur will be great helpful for me .. -210724,Are there any side effects of taking lactulose?,"Hi Fever after 2 days of vaccination in unlikely due to vaccination.What are other symptoms , is there cough, running nose, throat pain, fever with chills and rigor if not likely to be viral fever .thanks ","4 year old got booster shots two days ago. Ever since shots fever of a steady 103. Hardly going to the room, throwing up and complaing eyes hurt. Had we visit already. Said flu. Tonight daughter could even be in the light bc it hurt and still 103 fever. What else could it be" -209872,Is surgery for DNS possible in one year old?,"Hi thank you for choosing healthcare magic. I'm sorry to learn about your child. Your child happened to have severe constipation which lead to the rubbery stool and the intestines were pushed out when she was straining due to the hard stools. But some conditions have to be ruled out for this severe constipation and later your child will require long term stool loosening agents which have to be given regularity for atleast another six months along with that you have to modify her diet to include fruits, vegetables and plenty of fluids.Hope this has been helpful to you, kindly feel free to contact again for any queries. Kindly rate the answer if so. Take care. ",my daughter is 3and has a history of constipation and was admitted to hospital yesterday with stool that looked like rubber and was stuck in rectum .it looked like intestines were out. DRS said they have never seen such a thing.but they were able to take it out.why was the stool rubbery long and not breaking up -181883,"MRI shows acute annular tear, disc protrusion indenting thecal sac, contracting bilateral traversing s1 root. Serious?","Hello Thanks for the query, First of all i would like to tell you that the interpretation of MRI should be done only in a given clinical context., has to be correlated with the clinical data. In the absence of clinical problem of a patient it is difficult to say if you need CSF or not. I am sorry that i don't know your age and if you have high BP, diabetes and cholesterol problem. You need not see a consultant who specializes MS but you need c,clinical evaluation by a neurologist. If you are not happy, better go for a second opinion. The clinical interview will clarify so many things and we will be able to guide you better. Best wishes ","Brain MRI without contrast came back w few nonspecific punctate foci of T2 prolongation and left temporal encephalomalacia along the lateral cortex. Radiologist recommended CSF . Saw Neuro for the 1st time and he walked in and within 2 minutes stated that he didn t think i needed the CSF. Ordered EEG thinking i may be having mini seizures- tech stated that it appears normal. Have not seen Neuro yet. Tech closed the door before EEG and said off the records, i think you should get a second opinion ?? She stated that i should see Neuro that specializes in MS ??" -77454,What does shadow on womb and kidney indicate?,"Hi and welcome.The symptoms of acute kidney failure include:bloody stools,breath odor,slow, sluggish movements, generalized swelling or fluid retention, fatigue, pain between ribs and hips, vomiting, high blood pressure. In his case, I am not surfe if this is renal damage since further tests should be done. WIsh you good health. Regards ",my brother is an addict to spasmoproxyvon and restyl-1mg pills. He has been consuming about 20each per day for the last 8-10 yrs. He is aged 33years. last 8-10days he is having continuous un controllable loose stools. Now he has reached a stage where no hospitals are admitting him for treatment also. doctors say that he might have had a acute renal failure. Pls. help/advise on top priority -221053,Red bump on gums between molars that bled on pricking. What could it be?,"Some amount of pain and discomfort is expected for few days after tooth extraction. Amount of pain which occurs after tooth extraction is dependent on procedure which is used for the extraction of the tooth and the degree of trauma to the adjacent tissues.Pain can be managed after tooth extraction withover the counter pain medicaments.Analgesics are given after the tooth extraction to relieve the pain.During the first 24 hours after tooth extraction, you should take soft and liquid diet and should avoid taking food from the side where tooth was extracted. It is advised to do warm saline rinses 24 hours after the tooth extraction to reduce the pain and swelling. Take rest.You should avoid spitting, sucking, drinking anything with straw for minimum of 24 hours after tooth extraction and should not smoke for minimum of 2 days after tooth extraction.Smoking can create negative pressure and can cause dislodgement of clot and lead to dry socket. It is also common to have pain in the jaw after the extraction as the mouth is held open for long time during the tooth extraction. Massaging the muscles gently, hot compresses application and over the counter analgesics can reduce the soreness of the jaw. Allow relaxation of the muscles and the jaw joint and don’t take hard crusted foods. ","hi i have a second molar extracted yesterday,the dentist try to save the tooth doing a root canal treatment but the tooth still heart after so i decide to extracted but last night i could not sleep i take nurofen 400 mg three times a day and is very painful and my check is swallow ,what can I do or what tablet to take,wait your answer thank you" -19324,What medicine can control itching after being bitten by a hairy caterpillar?,"Hello. I have seen the photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The insect could possibly be a kind of caterpillar commonly called as blanket worms. One may get reactions to its sting with rashes and urticaria. Apply Calosoft AF (Calamine, Aloe vera, and liquid paraffin) and could take a Levocetirizine 5 mg tablet to control itching. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicine. You may require injections and antibiotics if there are sores due to its sting and if the rash is bad, you may need medications for a couple of weeks. Definitely, the blanket sheets and clothes need to be checked and changed. Please see a doctor to confirm the insect bite. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I was itching all of a sudden today while eating dinner. I thought it would be a normal itch, so resisted itching. After around 70 minutes, when I itched on my groin and thigh area, it started itching too much and when I saw under my shorts, it was full of mosquito bite like appearance. Then, I saw one small hairy caterpillar on the outer edge of my trouser. So, this itching was because of that. I have included the picture of that insect. It is not the exact picture, but it is for your reference. I applied some salt and turmeric and washed with facewash since it was neem and soap two to three times and took a full bath. I consumed one allergy tablet as well. Now itching is under control. I want to know what should I do now and is there anything that I did wrong or should have done which I did not? No injections, as the hospital is very far. Also, I do not know if it crawled in my bedsheet as well. I will sleep on it. Should I change my bedsheet? Actually, due to some problem I cannot change it, so is there any way to wipe if it is absolutely required. I have one additional query. Should I always use an antibacterial soap if I have recurrent boils or folliculitis on my body? Can I use normal soap and shampoo? Can you recommend any antibacterial hair shampoo which can be applied to hair and one antibacterial body wash if there is any?" -94851,What causes lump on neck?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have sebaceous cyst or some other benign cyst. This kind of cyst is common in labia majora. You should go for examination. if needed surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",lump on labia majora started small now it is growing it hurts when touch walking and i had it before but it went away after bursting and dark fluid that smelled bad came out -121694,What causes severe abdominal pain and weight loss in a 6 old girl?,"Hi, I am sorry for the situation your father is in. The very first thing is to diagnose the right problem which is causing abdominal pain to your father: - bowels- urinary tract problems- genital issues- diabetic neuropathy causing gastroparesis and reduced bowel movements (constipation)- any medication he is currently takingAfter identifying the cause, proper treatment will be prescribed. Meanwhile, I advise to keep regular follow ups with urologist for his genital problems (carcinoma of glans penis). I also advise to take buscopan or papaverin for the pain. All the best!Dr.Albana ","My father Mr.Sunil Chandra Roy, age - 78 suffering from whole Abdominal Pain from May’11 and has constipation also. Already consulted with various doctors and completed the required medical tests and continuing their treatment. But the pain is remain there and as a result of that patient is not able to take food of sufficient quantity and reducing strength & loosing his weight. He is also suffering from Servical Spondylosis, Diabetis and Prostate problem. Recently on 12th Sep’11 doctor operated and removed the Squamous cell Carcinoma of glans penis and followup treatments are going on. Why the Abdominal Pain is there and prescribe medicine." -12715,What causes sudden white haziness?,"Hello. There are a number of causes which could lead to such a problem. In the eyes, macular degeneration can cause problems like a distortion of images, also called metamorphopsia and a drop in vision. Retinal detachment can cause flashes of light which come and go in an instant especially on eye movements. It also causes a drop in vision and floaters on your field of vision. The posterior vitreous detachment also causes flashes of light without a drop in vision. So, what I mean to say is eye related problems will have accompanying eye-related symptoms, other than just a white light. Coming to other causes, fortification spectra are seen in some cases of migraine and are usually described as multi-colored lights just before the patient experiences headaches. These are the most common causes which can lead to a feeling of seeing light. In case you feel like you fit into one of the above, there is no need to worry as most of these are treatable. In case you feel you do not have anything in common with the above, please let me know about your condition in further details, example what causes this light to come, is it accompanied by any physical symptoms, does it arise while you are in a certain place or while doing a specific action. ","Hello doctor, Sometimes, when I am doing stuff, my vision makes it seem like there is a white haze, like heaven, I guess. Like everything has a white haze light. It is pure not like fog or a dirty color. Sometimes it lasts a few minutes, other times a few seconds. Sometimes I see it, other times weeks pass without seeing it." -120563,What causes constant abdominal pain?,"Hi.Thank you for your question.Let me assure you first of all that you are fine and need not to panic.Severe Pain of Abdomen can be due to several reasons like Acute Pancreatitis,Renal Colic,Peptic Ulcer Disease,Endometriosis,etcAs you have already done some investigations and no abnormality was detected in those.I will advice you to consult your Gynecologist for Physical examination and necessary investigations.I will advice you to:1)Continue with the medications prescribed.2) You can use stool softners.3)Drink plenty of water4)Avoid Alcohol,Smoking,Junky Food.5)Take Fibre rich diet.Hope i answered your questions.Wish you a healthy life.Regards,Dr.Arun Prasad. ","I m 19 , having sharp abdominal pain that comes and goes. I had blood work last week along with abdominal and pelvic ultrasound , which were all negative. Now my internal MD wants me to see Gyn . I feel nauseous a lot, tired and just don t feel well." -106029,What causes pain and tightness in the chest?,"Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*Bronchitis with TC 3500 is not absolute indication of TB*Diagnosis of TB has various parameters not just fever of 15 days with this X- ray finding confirm TB .*According to your Physician`s evaluations he may require further confirmatory tools as Sputum AFB , ELISA or else depending upon clinical scenerio. Hope this clears your doubts . Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving us an opportunity to serve you in your medical needs. Wishing your Angel fast and speedy recovery from the same. Regards dear take care of him. ",my son has cough from 15 days today the x-ray report says bilateral congested fields. bronchitis & small patch of consolidation Rt para cardiac region & the blood report before 15 days shows wbc count 3500 i am suspected that is my son suffering from TB please give the explaination -53310,Suggest treatment for heart burn and head ache,DEAR USERTHANKS FOR CONSULTING AT HCMI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN.. AS PER YOUR HISTORY YOU WERE ON A 3 DRUG THERAPY FOR HYPERTENSION.. AND IT WAS THE EFFECT OF THESE DRUGS THAT YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE WAS UNDER CONTROLSUDDEN WITHDRAWL OF THESE DRUGS AND USE OF ONLY LOW DOSE ESLO HAS CAUSED THE RISE IN BLOOD PRESSURE AGAINI ADVISE YOU TO CONSULT YOUR CARDIOLOGIST BEFORE MODIFICATION OF ANY DRUG REGIMEN.. TILL THEN YOU CAN CONTINUE WITH THE ROUTINE REGIMEN YOU WERE ON..HOPE I HAVE ANSWERED YOUR QUESTION.. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS ,"I had high BP and was taking taking Stamlo, Lorvas and Stamlo Beta alongwith Chlosterol reducing tabs like Lipicard and Simlo 10. For the last 18 months I have been taking only one Eslo 2.5 tab in the morning hours as my BP had stabilised to about 120/80. However, for the last 10/12 days my body seems to be paining, pressure has increased to 160/100 and my legs feel heavy. I have resorted to the earlier dose. Pls advise. Age: 51 Height 5'6"" Weight 76 Kgs" -8167,I am 12 weeks pregnant and I am suggested to do prenatest. Please advice.,"Hello. When NT (nuchal translucency) is towards higher value than a baby is more likely having a problem. Now there are two prenatal tests which can be done at 12 weeks. Most commonly done is a double marker test. Currently, both are screening test, and we come to know whether this pregnancy is high risk for some genetic disease like down's, Turner, patau syndromes. And if high risk than how much is the risk, statistically like 1:148, which means there is a chance of one pregnancy to come positive for downs in every 148 pregnancy. So for further confirmation have to send liquid around a baby for examination. In that, we remove fluid under sonography guidance and send it for examination. They segregate fetal cells from it and do a DNA test for confirmation. But this test is directly invasive and also have some possibilities of side effects, so we avoid on the first basis. Because if it comes as low risk in double marker than no need to send liquid around the baby. So consult with your gynecologist and have detail about which test is carried and possible results. ","Hello doctor,I am a 33-year-old woman. I am pregnant with my first baby in my 12 weeks. I had an appointment with my doctor two days ago, and she did an ultrasound to me, and she told me that th NT measure of the back neck of my fetus is 2.3 mm. She asked me to do a blood test called prenatest to be sure of that. Please advice what should I do? I am attaching the ultrasound report." -220644,"Abscessed tooth, tingling in the face. Taking clindamycin. Will it recover fast?","Hello, Thanks for writing in. The front incisor baby teeth will fall only at an age of 6-7 years. The white sores associated with the decayed tooth may be the abscess developed. I would suggest you to go for a second opinion. An x-ray of the teeth will help to evaluate the extent of decay. The infected pulp has to be extirpated and the pus if present has to be drained out. Also make sure that your chlid's oral hygiene is well-maintained. Use fluridated tooth paste to brush teeth. Rins mouth after every meals. Hope this helps. ","My 3 yr old daughter has rotten top teeth (only her front 4), the dentists here say to just leave the teeth they will eventually fall out. Now the problem is she s been getting white sores on the gums, that pop and then bleed and leave behind like a black mark. What is causing this and do I need to take her to a dentist?" -94878,What causes lump on foot?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have soft tissue mass. Your mammography is normal so no need to worry about breast cancer. It can be lipoma, neurofibroma, dermatofibroma or some other mass. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact idea regarding diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","I have lump, the size of a roma tomato, underneath my left breast. I showed it to my doctor last year in my yearly physical. She said it was probably a fatty tumor. Well this thing has grown and is feeling harder than last year. How big do these fatty tumors get and are they usually hard????Since I am being prompted to add my age, weight and such...here it goes. I am 44,five nine and 240 lbs. My medical history consists of high blood pressure since I was 24 and two c-sections. And this lump is under the breast, in the upper rib cage area, not in the breast. And yes I have had a mammogram, it showed nothing." -241693,What health problems could I face when laying always with no activity?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Different doctors think in different ways as everyone have their own personality and thinking style. It is better to go as per your doctor's advice instead of sticking to your pattern. Even better, stringent exercise and relaxation methods coupled with psychotherapy is proved to cure insomnia related to anxiety and depression. You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",I m looking for a doctor who will prescribe Ambien for me to sleep better with my anxiety. I believe my General Practioner is not comfortable making suggestions for changing the protocol. I use it and it works well for me at a low level. I m 54 and happy with the way things are. -39319,Suggest treatment for Swollen Lips,"Hello,I can understand your concern. The description of the condition presents allergy like reaction. However, its persistence might be due to your regular exposure to the allergen that is not known to you yet. I would suggest you to go for a blood test for allergy. The test will analyze what are the substances that you are allergic to so that you can avoid exposure in future or if the exposure is unavoidable, you can continue taking antihistamine. After the test, you can start antihistamine such as Levocetrizine 5 mg (Levocet) or Loratidine 10 mg (Lorfast) once a day. If the medicines fail to reduce the swelling, you should see a dentist or dermatologist for the clinical examination of the lips and further investigations.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah ","I have had swollen and tingly lips since December. The intensity goes up and down. It itches at times and hurts slightly at other times. There is a general dryness and peeling as well. It looks redish and swollen as well. Well I am aware that many women pay large sums for this type of swelling, it is beginning to concern me." -153764,Whats the cause & remedy for pain during kinetic action in patients with past carpel tunnel surgery?,"Hello, It could be arthritis. We have to rule out other causes like ligament injury as it can also present with similar symptoms.As a first line management analgesics like tramadol can be taken.In severe cases MRI knee may be required to get a better clinical picture.Avoid strenuous physical exercises and weights bearing also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I have been having problems with both my knees lately. First it was my right knee now my left hurts just as much and I noticed its getting harder for me to stand up. I have gained weight could this be the maor culprit. also when in high school I did run track and participated in the long jump high jump. Is this coming back to haunt me now? Help!!!!! -241066,What causes memory loss and attention disorder?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.This is abnormal and there seems to be an underlying feeling of insecurity. Probably loosing her mother early in life could be responsible for this. She needs therapy. Cognitive behavioural therapy and brief psychodynamic psychotherapy can help her. But before all this it would be wise to have one to one communication over the problem. She can be asked about the appropriateness of her behaviour and dose she think that this is normal. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ","My daughters fiancé has a eighteen year old daughter who is extremely shy and seldom even speaks when you try to converse with her, she wears clothes that are too young for her and she is homeschooled . My question is she will in public sporting events and family get togethers hop into her fathers lap and snuggle him like a petrified child, is this abnormal it makes me uncomfortable and my daughter gets upset but hasn t voiced her feelings not wanting to rock the boat?" -41498,Suggest remedy for hair fall,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of hair fall, my treatment advice is - 1. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement. 4. Other treatment options are oral multivitamins and mesotherapy done by a dermato-surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",hello i am 23 year old girl and i am experencing hair fall from past few days i consulted a doctor he prescribed me mintop 2% i have gone through internet and saw some of side effects like increased hair i am so tense whether to use it or not along with that he suggessted me follihair capssule \and revoil and mildy shampoo please guide me whether i should continue the treatment or not? -95095,Suggest treatment for cyst in ovary,"Hi,Thanks for the query to HCM.-I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns.-Cause and Treatment-of the lump on shoulder is--In your case it is due mostly because of -the ? coraco-acromial ligament injury? OA of the coraco-acromial joint .But other causes need to be ruled out like ? gout ?Rh.Arthritis.Remedy-a-I would advise Xry of the coraco-acromial joint and would advise b-Consult a ER orthopaedic Surgeon-if it does not respond to painkillers / anti-inflammatory/ local gels / for 10 days time.This would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.Don't worry and things will settleHope this would resolve your query.Welcome further for any query in this regard.Wishing you a fast recovery.Don't forget to Write a good review ASAP.Have a Good Day. ","I m a 44 year old male, six foot, 186 lbs, who works out everyday with free weights and cardio. I m the type of weight lifting enthusiast who works opposing muscle groups equally striving for symmetry in strength and size. For the most part I eat very healthy including fresh squeezed juice daily. For the last month I ve noticed a pea sized bump on, which I believe to be, my coratoid process. The pain has a soreness to it perhaps resembling an arthritic pain and has become progressively more noticeable. It is located on my left shoulder and hurts more if I lay on that side. When I tighten the skin in that area it becomes very obvious in it s shape. I was going to get it checked out later on today and as you can imagine am very concerned about it. Any thoughts?" -211962,How can severe pain after tooth extraction be treated?,Hi..Thanks for the query..Pain after 3 days of extraction and graft can be due to Infection at the site or can be inflammation that is a regular course of any surgical procedure..If the pain is unbearable then you should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..A clinical examination and x ray of extraction site should be done so that the exact cause of the symptoms can be ruled out..For now you can take Ketorolac or Tramadol for pain relief..Do cool compresses over the cheek..Apply Lidocaine gel over the extraction site..Hope this helps..Regards.. ,I am in severe pain from a lower molar extraction three days ago. I have been taking 4 ibproufen every 6 hours along with 2 norco 5MG tablets. The pain subsides but only for 2 hours then I am back to the drawing board. I want to also add I had the PRF with bone graft on this site. Can you still get a dry socket and if so is this what is going on? -34497,Could i be pregnant even if there is no direct intercourse?,"Hello dearI understand your concernDo not worry.Pregnancy is not possible if you did not have penetrative xexual intercourse.To become pregnant, full penetrative intercourse or penetration up to introitus with semen ejaculation in fertile period of cycle is require.Wiping by the contaminated tissue does not cause pregnancy.Avoid stress, take healthy diet and do regular exercise.Use safe sex practice in future to prevent the unwanted pregnancy.Hope this may help youContact HCM for further health queryBest regardsDr. Sagar ","Last night i fooled around with a guy and he came on my leg. I then went to the bathroom about 10 mins after it had happened and wiped it off my leg, i dont know wether i used the same tissue to wipe my vagina as i did with my leg is there any way i could be pregnant ( i know my chance of pregnacny is low at the moment)" -74901,Failed ICSI process. Advised donor egg. What to do?,"Primolut Nor is a gynecologic hormone that shall normally affect your cycle. Get a gynecologic exam by an infertility specialist to manage this situation. Your husband too needs to be run a series of tests including a spermogramme, Primolut could actually disturb your normal cycle and might reduce to an extent chances of conception. ","i have been taking primolut n for continuous 13 days to delay my periods but i started to bleed since the 11th day little and little.is it going to affect my health?is it going to affect me if want to conceive.i am married and we have been trying to conceive but every time it comes negative,i also get cramps when i get my periods" -140514,Suggest medication for back pain,"Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you got soft tissue injury to your back leading to bruise and muscular injury. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovery. Thrombophobe gel application over bruise without rubbing help in early resolution of bruise. There is no need to worry much, it will resolve with time. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.You can also write to me directly on below link:https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirorthoWishing you good health.Take care. ","hi i had a fourwheeler accident and i landed on my lower back. there is a huge bruise but no serious pain. i can move around and bend over and no serious pain. tightness, slight pain, and some swelling are the symptoms. should i be worried about it possibly being a serious matter and have it checked out or can i relax and let it heal with time" -132548,"Suggest remedy for chronic cough producing yellow and green thick, stringy sputum along with asthma symptoms","HelloAlbuterol or salbutamol is one and same thing and this is a most potent drugs used in asthmatic patient . First of all I will try to explain the side effects of this drug.Tremors, hypokinesia, nausea, vomiting , headaches , hypokaelimia, throat irritation , tachycardia, arrhythmias ,muscle cramps & palpitations.But you are having hives, itching, redness, chest pain and tightness but after the use of albuterol .All these symptoms mentioned by you are due to bronchospasm ( bronchoconstriction caused by your asthmatic allergic attack , so need not to consult a specialist , rather take your medicine for asthma as advised by your doctor.Hope this information will help you. ",I AM A FIFTY YEAR OLD MALE I HAVE ASTHMA AND COPD I TAKE ADVAIR CAUSE MY INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER SUPREIVA I HAD AN ASTHMA ATTACK THIS MORNING AND TOOK ALBUTERAL AND HAD SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIC REACTION HIVES ITCHING REDNESS CHEST PAIN AND TIGHTNESS I AM FEELING A LITTLE BETTER BUT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS WILL SUBSIDE OR SHOULD I GO TO THE EMERGENCY?> -142853,"Why am I experiencing back ache, lightheadedness, dizziness, tiredness with cough?","Hello,i have seen many patients with same problem like you are facing. This occurs because of continuous sitting, which causes muscles of back to get fatigue and leads to pain. I understand that your pain will not improve very fast. You need to learn back muscle strengthening exercises, also muscle relaxant like myoril and myospaz will also help you. Remember muscle strengthening exercises will take months but this is only permanent solution. As far as MRI is concern you can certainly get it done, but i do not thin it is going to change treatment. Back pain need some lifestyle modifications also like how you sit, bend or sleep. Do not use very soft mattress. ","Hi, i am working with IT company and i use to to do work in front of the computer screen for 11 hours a day..i have been suffering from back pain from last 3 months and with this regard i had consulted with orthopedist but still pain is there..i am planning to get the MRI scan .." -46610,"Itchy eyelid that developed into swollen rash on left forehead, flares up suddenly. What is going on ?","Hi,Lump you have in inner labia might be due to sebaceous cyst now becomes infected and giving rise to enlarge lymph nodes in groin.Another lump on butt might be due to ingrown hair follicle infection.Go for one course of antibiotic after consulting your doctor.If there is infection in sebaceous cyst, get it removed with sac.Ok and take care. ",All of a sudden Ive has random under the skin lumps appearing. One on my inner Labia I have tried to pop it but nothing happens. Another on my groin area under the skin which nothing happens whenI squeeze just alot of pain I had recently went to the doctors who took a quick glance and in a minute said the one I showed her was a sebaceous cyst.A few days later another appeared under my skin on my butt. I didn't think sebaceous cysts could just appear like this out of nowhere. Do you know what this couldBe -211979,What does a blister on the lower gum indicate?,"Hi..Thanks for the query..Abraded white spots on tongue that comes and goes are not commonly related to cancer as cancerous lesions does not improve on its own..So the spots can be canker sores or swollen tongue papillae that can be due to the dentures or other causes..If you have dry mouth along with dry eyes and vagina then it can be very much due to Sjogren's syndrome..But a confirmation can be done after a clinical examination and investigation like a blood test to rule out antibodies..So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..For now if you have a dry mouth chew sugar free chewing gum, lemon drops.Use mouth lubricant like Oralgel.For dry eyes use artificial tear drops..Hope this helps..Regards.. ","Tongue problem...abraded, white spots, go away, return, geographic tongue, have dentures...used Biotene, but quit. Will see local dentist re oral cancer screen soon. dentures porcelain, keep clean, but other ""portals"" dry, eyes, vagina. could it be Sjogren's?" -166793,What causes severe pain in the joints?,hiThats right your symptoms enumerated may be needing surgical fusion of spine and decompression from stenosis and release of nerve entrapments since your routine activity is so severe.Consult a spine surgeon as early as possiblethanks ,"I m looking for a seasoned neurosurgeon who can take my case ASAP. I have been dx ed with spinal stenosis, cervical arthritis...(fusion necessary ASAP), lower spine arthritis that s causing extreme pain upon standing longer than 5-10 mins. My sciatic nerve is beginning to become irritated while I m walking after sitting. Neuropathy is almost unbearable as are the leg spasms, cramps, etc. I saw the surgeon connected to Franklin Sq Hosp several months ago, was uncomfortable with him but understood when he said the cervical spine was in serious need of surgical correction. I have had a few episodes when I thought the numbness in an arm and leg was not going to dissipate." -98374,What does a small lump on knee indicate?,"Hi,From history it seems that there might be having enlarged sub mandibular lymph nodes giving this problem.Do not worry about cancer.There might be having some infection in the mouth like ulcer, carious teeth or tartered teeth.Consult oral surgeon and get examined.Ok and take care. ",HI MY NAME IS TONIE I DISCOVERED ABOUT A MONTH AGO I HAVE A LUMP UNDER MY MIDLINE JAW IT DONT HURT ITS NOT TENDER BUT IM CONCERNED BECAUSE IT HAS MOVED FURTHER DOWN MY THROAT IM NOT A SMOKER BUT I HAVE HAD BROUGHT THEM ONLY TWICE IN MY LIFE AND SMOKE THEM ON THE COUNT OF STRESS I DONT WORRY ABOUT MUCH OF NOTHING BUT THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN HARD FOR ME THANK -140542,What is the treatment for stiffness in the lower back and chest?,"Hi, thank you for posting. I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.You suffer from lumbalgia. It is caused by straining.You can use painkillers and creams such as Fastumgel.Massage can also help.However an x-ray, fibrinogen test, complete blood count and urine test are necessary in order to determine the diagnosis.Wish you good health.Dr. Behar. ","Hello. I am a very active individual. Golf everyday, drink plenty of fluids for hydration. Yet, a sudden, severe back ailment has greatly impeded me lately. I have researched and found that it can be either gas, kidney stone, or liver infection. Any ideas? Pain is on right flank middle." -108023,How to treat congestion in lungs in a park ranger?,Hi thanks for contacting health care magicNoted you have metal like smell and felling cold....You also might have feeling some hotness inside....So it could be simple sub acute viral infection.In that mediators released can lead inflammation and increase tempreture.So treat it symptomatically.Take more water.Salt water gargles....Take phenylnephrine like antihistaminic drug.....Take care.Don't worry.Dr.Parth ,Yes. I have a strange feeling that comes and goes in my chest. I thought I was getting a cold but I have had no other symptoms. The feeling is in the center of my chest and is not painful or tight. It's almost like i'm breathing in metal? I don't know if that makes sense? -221820,"Habit of chewing tobacco, blacks stains on teeth","hi sibedo, i read your problem, information you provided is not sufficient.metal taste may be due to any metal filling or crown in his mouth,severe periodontitis,infection in that root canal treated tooth,etc.... and this pain may be high points of filling/crown,infection etc. i will suggest you please go to an endodontics and go for whole mouth examination,please follow all the given instructions and take a proper treatment. nothing to get worried take care Dr.Gunjan Gupta ",My boyfriend has been complaining about a metal taste in his mouth . He said he gets a very bad headache in his temple and then gets a metal taste in his mouth. What can cause this? There is a history of heart conditions in his family. About 2 months ago he did have an infected tooth that he had to get a root canal done. -9963,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -53116,What causes a feeling of heart fluttering?,"hello, Most likely these are due to athletes heart. Athletes have a very strong heart and beats very strongly and more during and after exercise so, one get awareness of his heart beats leading to palpitations. If possible try to get your ecg done during the palpitations so that will make crystal clear. If not able to get it done, you can have tmt test, during you will be asked to run on treadmill and simultaneously ecg is recorded, that will also confirm the things. ","im 29 run every week and carry no weight, ipalpatations and and an ecg it said possible right ventricle hypertrophy and right bundle branch block. i have never had pain and only pulpatations when relaxing never when excercising. any ideas or comments welcome. age 29 5foot 11 no history." -77127,Can person with multiple kidney stones donate kidney?,"there is no way other than renal transplant, if he is medically fit for this. you can visit their website ","my father is a CRF patient undergoing dialysis twice in a week, starting from DEC 2009 & already 24 dialysis has been completed. he is 58 years old. is there any way out of treatment except transplantation. now from the test report the level- urea:66.2, creatinine:5.6 potassium:5.3 heamoglobin:7.7. if i want to go vellore for my father's thorough checkup how can i proceed? we live in kolkata. please help me. email: YYYY@YYYY mob:0000" -179424,Sciatic pain due to pinched nerve in back leading to lot of inflammation. Medicines not helping,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.First of all, we would need to have a look at your spine x rays to determine the nature of your problem.It is not clear, what your doctors meant, when they said that a hook is missing from the spine.The common causes of pain related to spine include pressure on the spinal nerves due to slipped disc, etc.For more information, MRI of spine may be helpful.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","I went to a doctor, because I was experiencing lower back pain. They had an xray done and said my spine is missing a hook. After a few months, the pain went away, but lately, it has started hurting again. What does it mean, that I have a hook missing from my spine and can it cause major problems in my lower back?" -28514,l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?,"Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore." -57822,Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for your question on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that olmesartan and nebivolol both increase serum potassium. The fact that you are taking Potassium supplements with these two drugs, can cause high levels of potassium leading to different symptoms. From the other hand lamotrigine can increase the side effects of paxil, leading to serotoninergic syndrome (causing uncontrolled high blood pressure, flushing, mental changes, etc). Regarding the gum damage, it may be relate to lamotrigine intake. I recommend consulting with your doctor on the possibility of making some changes to your therapy, taking into considerations these potential interactions and your medical condition (you may need to switch into another anti-epileptic drug other than lamotrigine and lower Benicar dose) I also advise to perform some lab tests (blood electrolytes, complete blood count) to avoid high blood levels of potassium. Hope to have been of help!Best regards, Dr. Iliri ","They had to take me off my high blood pressure medicine because it was causing me gum damage andmy blood pressure has got worse on the new medication. Could you tell me if these medicines are interacting wrong with each other? potassium Chloride er10meq, levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg,lamotrigi ne 25 mg,paxil er 37.5,Benicar HCT 40/25mg,Bystolic 10mg Thanks" -212460,What causes persistent tenderness in the front upper tooth?,"Hi,Welcome To Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern regarding to your dental health.The presence of dark spots on the palate occurs due to many reasons and can only be diagnosed by proper investigations. So, wait for two weeks as your dental assistant guided you. Let him/her check if the spots are present after 2 weeks or not. Till the time do not worry about it by believing it as an early sign of cancer and don’t avoid the situation.You can ask to your dentist to go for the all the reports which will be necessary for the diagnosis without any hesitation. Your dentist will guide you if any expert opinion or oral specialist advise will be needed or not after the investigation of 2 weeks. So, wait till that time.Hope this information will be helpful to resolve your query and further queries are always welcome. I will like to answer them.Wish you good health.Take Care, Thank You.From:- Dr. Nupur Shah ","I had a routine dental cleaning last week. The dental assistant scanned my mouth with an infrared device that ""detects abnormalities and early signs of cancer"". They saw a series of dark spots on the roof of my mouth. My dentist took pictures but had nothing else to say other than he wants to see me in two weeks to ""see if the spots are gone"". Should I see an oral specialist now? If so, what do I ask for when scheduling the appointment? Thank you!" -105314,Can Serflo inhaler taken for breathlessness cause death of a person?,Hello dearThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This may be due to - skin hypersensitivity from any reason - underlying nerve endings irritation - viral inflammations like herpes or others .Hope this will help you for sure .Regards dear . ,"Hi - for some time now I have been getting an intermittent sensation to the right hand side of my lower rib cage, much like someone is pouring warm oil on my skin. It is not painful and whilst intermittent, when it happens, it can come and go for days at a time, then see no sign of it for a week or two. Any idea? I'm male, 35, 6 foot, 12 stone and no medical conditions to speak of." -4396,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -127031,What could be the reason for me to have diarrhea for 6 weeks with severe migraines ?,"Hi Ranjit, . Does She have Jaundice? Was she alright before 3 days? Is she on any medications? The report suggest mild hepatomegaly. There are various causes for this. As it may happen due to Infections like Hepatitis A, owing to some medications or simple viral infections called Viral Hepatitis. Just get her examined by a Pediatric Gastroenterologist so that he can evaluate her completely and get a Blood Work up done to rule out any Infection or any other cause. I Wish her Good Health, Take Care. ","Hi, my daughter, age 9.5 yrs is having severe pain in abdomen from last 3 days and her ultrasound report shows that her liver is mildly enlarged in size 13.9 cms- mild hepatomegaly , pls advise" -216124,What precautions should be taken for fluctuating platelets before root canal treatment?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, There are no such dangerous side effects with the drug, could cause mild diarrhae.If you are getting the same effects with the drug i would suggest you to discontinue the use, instead try with almox 500mg BD.Take care! ","A dentist has me taking clindamycin for an infection. I am allergic to Aspirin and Penicillin. The clindamycin makes me fell like I do when I am allergic to Aspirin. My wife made me take my blood pressure and it is reading a little high at 139/99 but it was normal yesterday at my dentist appt, I am 42 years old, 6'2 239 pounds. Should I stop taking the Clindamycin?" -72846,What is the best treatment to get pregnant?,Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.As your follicle size 23 mm on 15th day is very good and is about to rupture within 24 hours.It can rupture on its own.So wait for rupture and as follicle rupture start intercourse from day 0 on alternate days.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. ,hi i am a pcod patient and had taken treatment. i am trying for pregnancy. I TOOK LETOZ 5MG .from d3 to d7. i am undergoing follicuiar study. today is my 15th day . i have a follicle of size 23mm in my right ovary. it has not yet been ruptured yet. dr told me to wait till it gets ruptured on its own. she expects it to get ruptured within a day. is it ok? i am very anxious. please let me know whether the growh is alright? will the follicle get ruptured soon? i want to be pregnant. i am tensed. please suggest me. -137150,I have been suffering cough for two months now and got transparent phlegm.,Hi Dear ,For what purpose xaria tablet is used ? -208347,What causes ear pain associated with high pitched sounds?,"HIWell come to HCMIf this was the appendicitis then fever is very likely and some time this may last for some days could be due to poor response of antibiotic in my opinion just wait for some time, if condition does not improved then changing of antibiotic would be necessary or some differential diagnosis nee to be considered, hope this information helps, have a nice day. ","My daughter (2 years) had an adenoidectomy yesterday at 8 AM. She has been running a fever, which rose to 103.8 during naptime. She is currently at 101.5. I m unsure if it s from a cold or from an infection to the operation site. Does she need to go to the emergency room or should we wait until Monday and call the surgeon." -151372,What causes knee pain with a normal x-ray and blood test report?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to hiatal hernia.I suggest to do an abdominal ultrasound for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest using antacids to relieve the symptoms. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","I was diagnosed with a hiatel hernia a few months ago. I am unable to eat or drink anything for two now, I am in pain in my upper right quadrant, when I sleep my diaphragm is spasming when i lay on my side and i am having some trouble breathing. Does this mean that my hernia has gotten worse?" -254216,Will it be safe to take both meizitang & birth control pill together?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice No , not at all . Displaced Mirena will not cause any sickness . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I have a girlfriend who has had the mirena in now for 3 years. She mentioned this past week that she thinks it has moved. She said everytime she pees it feels as if her mirena is going to fall out. Now she is so sick she cant move. Could the mirena be causing her to feel this way? -147992,Suggest treatment for low hemoglobin level,"Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you yes loss of salt can do this. You can take ORS for future use. It will give you salt and make you stand by your self. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me,Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease. ","In heat about 95 degrees, if I am sweating, can low salt in my blood cause me to feel slightly nauseated and have rumbly feeling in my lower intestines? I m really healthy , not on any medications and was working at the growers market under shade. I was drinking lots of water and stopped for some French fries which made me feel better. I came home and took a nap and feel pretty good right now. How do I prevent this in the future?" -97200,What causes small painful lump inside butt cheek near anus?,"This is a hematoma or a collection of clotted blood. You can apply warm water or warm compresses over it. Also apply compression bandage from your ankle to above knee for 2 to 3 weeks. It will ultimately be absorbed by the body circulation but hurts until that happens. You can also take Tab Chymoral Forte thrice to four times a day for 10 to 15 days to hasten its absorption.Take care,Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. ","I fell a few weeks ago and landed on my shin. There was an instant lump on my shin. Over the next week a yellow bruise appeared and has since went away. However, the lump on my leg has not gone down. It is hard and sensitive to the touch. is this something i should be concerned with?" -137373,"Suffering from sinus infection, throat infection and pneumonia for 2 months.","Hi, You are having allergic rhinitis, your nose is getting blocked quite often with sneezing episodes. In a congested nose if you blow forcefully there is submucosal bleeding which is the reason for blood tinged mucous. You need to start on steroid nasal spray and anti histaminic after consulting your ENT specialist. Do steam inhalations and drink plenty of warm water. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar ","One of my nostrils is clogged all the time but when my left nostril gets clogged and I blow it, blood comes out with the mucus. When my nose is all clear and feeling easy to breathe through I get a sneezing sensation. What is wrong with me ?" -151519,Can a non-displaced comminuted fracture be damaged further by not immobilizing it?,"Hello,If the ankle is deformed, you can not move it and it makes some abnormal noise while moving it, it could indicate possible fracture. Anyway, a physical evaluation by your doctor, coupled with an X-ray is necessary to come into the right medical conclusions and take the right treatment.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I m 25 female overweight. I fell at work today and now my ankle is bruised, swollen, and extremly sensitive to touch. I ve had sprained ankles before but I m afraid this is a break. How do I tell for sure? Also I ve scheduled to have a diagnostic spinal tap on monday, if it turns out my ankle is broken, can I still do this?" -154354,How to treat fibromyalgia?,"Hello, As this sounds to be symptoms of cervical spondylosis. An MRI is recommended. Since you are not a frequent exerciser I will advise you to get involved in one now. As muscles are becoming weak as each day is passing by. Do the exercise for the neck muscles and shoulder muscles to improve the stabilization of the cervical spine and shoulder joint. This will help to reduce the pain and aches. If needed you can take the help of a Physiotherapist close to you and get treated under his guidance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",I have a sore stinging neck which has been getting gradually worse over the past week and is now causing a lot of discomfort. Can you tell me what it could be and what I can do? I am 42 female BDI 23 and am not a frequent exerciser (one swim in the last week) -41676,Suggest remedy for severe hair loss,"hi there.1. you concern is chronic telogen effluvium leading to pattern hair loss.2. you can try neutriderm anti hairloss lotion,apply enough quantity weekly twice into the roots atleast 3 hours before head bath.3. rinse off with anaphase anti hair loss shampoo with soft drinking water.4. have BTN ultra hair supplements daily one after breakfast.this will help you in controlling visible hair loss, and then you can plan for making the remaining hair thick.use them for minimum of 40 days for visible results. ","Hello Dr., I m facing hairloss since the time of delivery and its been 2 years, its still not controllable. now there is no hair growth as such and patches of baldness has arrived in the front of the head, got my hair coloured in between, which created excess of roughness and fizziness ...I m fed up of my hair now..i don t know what has to be done...as tried all multi vitamins and other therapies too. also wamted to know that taking protienex would also work? Waiting for the urgent reply" -178342,"Trembling in fingers, legs with numbness, severe pain on back of head with vomiting leading to blackouts, severe hair fall. Tests showed migraine and sinus. Further tests required?","HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I would like say that if your are taking blood thinner medicine and you have not taken care in dose and duration then could cause leaking or oozing in cerebral region and this called cerebral hemorrhage which might be responsible for weakness of limbs, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day. ",i was so healthy and then i got on essuire then i started have problems im 35 years old and i had a stroke and im on blood thiners and others suff i was paralized on my right side is it possible that essuire have somethimg to do with it i dont want it to happend no more -153477,What can cause severe pain in the shoulder after swimming for long?,"Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a muscle strain. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest Using Voltaren cream for local application. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi, General &Family Physician ","I had a bicep tendodisis on June 29, 2011. I have been doing well and the shoulder/arm feels strong after lots of therapy. My daughter had NWB foot surgery 4 days ago.. she was fainting in the bathroom this morning, and I was trying to hold her up (about 180 lbs) and obviously could not hold her- I heard a pop in the front of my bicep and then pain. It is very sore and swollen right now. I have been icing it and taking Aleve. What are your thoughts on what has happened." -167328,Is Corgard suggested to cure pressure sensation in neck?,From the clinical history you give here I suspect it may be due to Herpes sister reactivation in these areas or it may be a musculoskeletal pain. Don't worry its not related to cancer. Anyway you must visit a doctor to not miss something you missing to mention here. Get well soon? ,"I m a 36 year old, 5 2 , slightly overweight female. Over the weekend, I went on a hayride w/my kids. Since I am so short, I literally had to pull myself up & climb on & off the trailer which we rode on. I was on & off as I was tending to the kids. Sunday, I woke up w/soreness in my left chest area--to the left of my breastbone (about armpit level), which somewhat radiates outward toward my left arm pit. I am able to carry on my normal, nonstrenuous daily routine. However, if I bend over & lower my left arm while in the bent over position, the pain worsens...especially closest to my breastbone. I can run my fingers along the area & somewhat feel the soreness. I see no swelling or bruising. Also, it is painful in the area when I cough. It feels like a strained or pulled muscle? (it does NOT feel deep within my chest) However, I am also a cervical cancer survivor. I just finished chemo, radiation, & brachytherapy in early Sept. and was given the all clear (cancer free) on Sept. 19. Everyday, I live w/the fear of the cancer returning. I notice every little twinge and automatically fear its cancer related. Since this chest pain started right after Saturday night s strenuous activities, I would like to think the pain is most likely related to over doing myself. I do think I lost strength while going thru cancer treatments as I recently had strained muscle in my lower back. The pain from the lower back strain went away within just a few days, tho. Today is my 4th day of having this type of chest discomfort. Does it sound like the chest pain is related to climbing on & off the hayride? What could it be? COuld it be a strained muscle of some kind? If so, when should I see improvement and is there anything I can do to expedite the healing? Motrin does help the pain, btw." -254323,Is it normal to have delayed periods after birth control pills?,"Hello,Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Emergency contraceptive pill contains high dose of progesterone and hence can cause menstrual disturbances due to altered hormone balance. It should be used only once or twice a year and not more frequently. You need not worry about pregnancy during this cycle since you had the intercourse during the safe period. Ovulation occurs two weeks prior to the onset of the next menstrual cycle and this is the fertile period when an unprotected intercourse can cause conception. Your period may have been delayed due to the use of Regestrone. Please wait for a couple of days and get further help if you become overdue by a week. Take care. ","hi,i had sex on 12 13 and 14.my periods occur on 14th of every month except in emergency case when i take i pill.i took regesterone tablet on 14th and i hadnt got my periods yet.am worried.please help.how many times its safe to use i pill.i use it 1 time for every 2 months." -16231,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -231239,"What can cause less urination,less sweating and severe headache?",Hii appreciate your concernLooking at history it seems to be a case of STI probably Chnacroid or syphilitic ulcerplease take him to doctor for detailed examination and a battery of tests meanwhile maintain good hygiene practice safety sex use condom until it cures completelyapply antiseptic ointment Hope this information will guide you thanks for your questionwish you both a good healthtake care ,My husband has a raised red spot on the shaft of his penis. It is rough to the touch. It started out very small and is now about the size of my fingernail. He thinks it s from rubbing inside his pants even though he wears boxers. Any help on what it could be and what we can do to treat it? -199574,What causes my two year old son sticking his tongue out?,"Hello,I can understand your concern. As your daughter is suffering from Dermatomyositis, chances are more that the spots you have found are related to this condition only. To differentiate them from other ulcers, while other kids of oral ulcers are very painful, the ulcers associated with dermatomyositis are not painful. However, some cases present with painful ulcers, too. They are more like the spots and not ulcers and I assume that is what you have observed. However, it is better to get it confirmed by the treating doctor rather than deciding for yourself as doctors are the experts in identifying one type of lesions from others based on their appearance.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah ","My 3 year old daughter has been diagonsed with dermatomyosis and is under the care of a pediatric rhuemetologist. Tonight, we noticed spots on her tongue - I know these disease can present ulcers in the mouth - how do I know if this is an ulcer related to her condition?" -49145,Can a leaky valve have the same symptoms as heart disease?,"Hello!I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to orthostatic hypotension or intolerance. Postural tachycardia syndrome is not usually associated to drop in blood pressure values. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing a Head Up Tilt test to investigate for orthostatic intolerance. Some other blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels) are necessary too. Hope to have been helpful!I remain at your disposal for any further questions, whenever you need!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","Hello, I am a 24 year old female and lately I noticed my heart rate increases a lot when standing up or walking casually. When I am laying down my heart rate is around 65 bpm and when I stand up and start walking around the house it goes to 150-160 bpm. When I go out and walk for about 10 mins I start getting really sweaty and feel hot, and sometimes I m completely out of breath. Ive been told couple years ago by my GP that my blood pressure drops when I stand up. Could this be heart failure, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome? Also in the past year I ve been very sedentary because of my college work, with most days not leaving the house or only walking for shorts periods of time. Is it something wrong with my heart or I m just very unfit, due to a very inactive lifestyle for the past year?" -214712,Are the teeth okay after the filling?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to visit to a oral surgeon get a thorough checkup done take an IOPA X-ray of the tooth, if necessary tooth can be extracted, get the site examined, take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses, take multivitamin suplements , maintain a good oral hygiene... Take care! ","Hi approximately 10 years ago i had a skin cancer on my cheek which was treated by a cream, in the last 12 months i have had major problems with my teeth deteriorating, my problem is that i am swallowing on the side that the cancer was on, i had put it down to my teeth as they were infected, and am using antibiotics at present but this swallowing is continual and seems to be coming from top of my cheek inside my mouth ?" -66228,Why does it still itch in yeast infection after taking Fluconazol 150mg?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.You should first investigate your staphylococcus aureus by culture and sensitivity.This will diagnose sensitivity pattern of the organisms.In case of MRSA it will be resisitant to the routinely prescribe d drugs. In such case treatment according to sensitivity pattern can cure you. Please remember that incomplete treatment can create in necessary resistant in the bacteria making the treatment more difficult.Once your cellulitis us stopped you should swab your nasal septum, groin, umbilicus for MRSA screening.If the MRSA is still detectable than you should treat it with mupirocin complete treatment with mupirocin ointment can clear MRSA from your system.Please adopt good handwashing practice. It plays half role in your treatment.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM ","Looking for a Infection Disease Specialist in Durham region, ON. Thanks.I am a senior citizen, among other issues, I am suffering from recurring Cellulitis since early 2013. My GP (in Ajax, ON) referred me to AJX Hosp Emmergency, leading to a specialist in Infection Diseases. First, I started with IV for first two wks (can t tolerate because of simultaneously on both arms, started getting swollen arms). Orally, I have been using Novo-Lexin, 500mg, 4xTabs a day, each batch 7 days x 2wks. The problem will disappear, and after a short time recur.During the last visit to the Hosp/Doc, he mentioned that he has done all he could and that I should continue the treatment through my GP.I understand that if this matter is left untreated, the spreading bacterial infection may turn into a life-threatening condition...because Cellulitis may affect tissues underlying skin and spread to lymph nodes and bloodstream. I believe my situation could be MRSA carried by Bed-Bugs .I wonder if there is an ongoing research to look into the MRSA matters. If not for me, I would like to see other can benefit in this case? Many thanks, and God bless." -66634,What is the treatment for filariasis?,"HIWell come to HCMThere are certain condition for HIV infection that could spread from person to person, if some one is HIV positive and body sera (Blood product ) comes in direct contact with blood of normal person and that is mostly happens, through, intercourse, blood transfusion, using same syringe, this is blood born disease, and without this is not possible, in your case if this not like this then just nothing to worry, take care. ",I used a razor to shave a patient's dry chest and than accidently touched the razor with the hair pulling some of the hair off. Can I get Hiv/Hepc this way? I didint see any cuts initally but now 1 day later after i showered i see small nicks in fingertips. not sure from that contact or from myself aftr i shaved this am -77087,Can high potassium levels with high BP and kidney problems be treated?,as your fallung asleep most of time ...what is your BP...and sugar level ...please visit your local doctpr and get bp sugar and kidney function tests done ..please don't ignore. ,"I was in the hospital a couple weeks ago for them to see why my kidney reatin number had went up to 2.6 from the 1.9 it usually runs since my transplant. They got it to come down to 2.0, Now I am falling asleep all the time is this due to the kidney function getting worse." -1038,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -125574,Severe vomiting with stomach pain. What is causing it?,hello and welcome to healthcare magic forum! it might be gas in the abdomen. is the pain in the whole of the lower abdomen or more in the right side. I would suggest you to go and get an USG done or get checked by the nearest physician as son as possible. wishing you good health! ,"Hello, my name is Krystal. Im 18, 5 4 , and I weigh about 230. Just last night I got a stomach ache that happen after I ate, but went away after taking a nap. My father brought me some food after he got off of work and I had aloss of appitite. I went to bed several hours later feeling fine, but whenever I got up I had/have a sharp pain in my lower abdomen ...going across my stomach. I feel fine if I lay down but standing up straight is difficult. It also hurts when I sneeze . I am on my period, but I rarely get pain like this. I dont have a fever , but I do feel neasous." -53336,What causes heaviness in arm and elevated bp?,"Hello,Normally beta blockers which you are currently taking, tend to decrease heart rate and when the dose is reduced then it excessively increase heart rate, which will settle after few days. Dose should be reduced slowly. Also, get once thyroid and hemoglobin tested. One ECG is needed and upload your ECG. Hope I have answered you query. Reply if you have any doubts.Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ","i have been on cardicor for 8 months and have slowly been reducing the dose as my dr suggested im now on half a tablet a day but the fast heart rate has returned what should i do? i am a 51 year old female 5ft 8 in tall 10 1/2 stone. diagnosed with echo beat last year after calling paramedics after waking with a very fast heart beat that would not settle for over 30mins," -98199,What is the treatment for a lump in the elbow?,"HiWelcome to hcmThis can be implantation dermoid means a lump caused after some kind of prick either by thorn or needle. If it is growing and bothering you, this needs surgery. But you can wait and its not an emergency. Regards ",Hi my name is gary. Found small pea size lump in thumb pad about year ago . I went to doc soon after discovery and he tried to pop lump with needle but he said its far to hard. He referred me nov 2013 and still waiting for appointment. What do you think the diagnosis would be? (Lump has been growing) -54786,What is the treatment for high BP and asthma?,"No , Laser angioplasty is still in its nacent stage and it has not been validated as for now . In a total occlusion it wouldn't be safe . OM1 is a small branch and if you don't have symptoms can be managed with optimisation of your medical therapy and that would just do good in long run too . Regards Dr. Mody ","laser angioplasty--I have blockage in the upper part of my OM on the left side. during recent angiogram total blockage was discovered there and a the doc could not put in a stent.Is laser angioplasty a consideration on blockage on the Left OM. Thanks you, ChuckCamano Island, WA USA" -20011,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -81117,"Nephrotic syndrome, giving omnocortil syrup, became fat, rounded face, feels hungry, stopped medicine. Is there any problem for future growth?",HiThanks for the query.Serum creatinine level of 242 is abnormal and if it remains persistently elevated it indicates kidney problem.Further tests like urine analysis Ultrasound of the kidneys and blood tests are needed to determine the cause of this.Based on the results we can decide the further course of action and long term prognosis.Hope this helpsGood luck. ,"I had regular quarterly blood work done last week because I m on generic lipitor , losartan potassium and HCTZ...PCP said kidneys, liver , sugar and all that stuff was fine...But she said the creatinine levels were 242 and should be 192 or under?...I have to follow up with blood work in 4 weeks...What would cause the levels to be high...I m 67 and in fairly good physical condition..." -8977,I could not forget my beloved one who is not even accepting me as a friend. What should I do?,"Hello. I understand what you are going through right now. If you will take my opinion, then it is in your best interest your that person does not remain a friend to you. Our mind plays weired things. When you are a friend with him, then your mind will start expecting something out of this friendship, even when you do not want. Your mind will remain confused and will surely break the promise of talking about the feelings, then he will give the same answer, and you will get hurt most in this process of confusion and expectations. It will be hard for you initially to accept and get adjusted with the situation but believe me once you get adjusted and moves on, then you will not regret this decision of not being friends with him. This friendship will give you more pain than comfort. ","Hello doctor, I love someone deeply, and I begged him to be friends, but as I had expressed my feelings so overly, so he escaped. I still wish to be friends with him I do not want to hope anything more than a friend. At first, he welcomingly agreed to be friends, but I cut my promise and talked about my feelings again, so he escaped and did not accept me even as a friend still. I do not know what to do to make him trust me again and to believe that I have taught my hard lesson and I have paid a great deal so I would not talk about my feelings again. Please help me and show me a way. Because I cannot put him off my mind despite that, I only want him to allow me to talk with him, ask about his health, and his life at least once a month." -220641,"Pain and numbness in chin and lower lip after root canal. On Clindamycin 150mg, numbness still present. Healing time?","Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Swelling after injection occurs due to passing the needle into or through the artery , or probably due to some allergic reactions . This type of swelling usually subsides by its own after 2-4 days . Apply ice packs topically over the swelling . If it is allergy induced swelling consult to doctor to determine the cause and to take an anti allergic if the swelling does not resolve in 2-4 days. Hope this helps out. Regards.... ","Hi Dr A, I went to a dentist yesterday for a filling n he injected me twice in my mouth and a couple of hours later my lip started to swell and now it is very big bt it is not numb. Which medication to take to make the swelliing go away an what may be the cause? Plz reply, I can t sleep as this this swelling is worrying me" -211971,How can severe pain in the gums after tooth extraction be treated?,"Hi,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dizziness and low BP after tooth extraction which seems to be due to side effects of anesthesia and it could be due to general apprehension due to tooth extraction. Need not to worry about it. Symptoms will subside its own in 3-5 hours. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit oral physician once and get it examined. You should follow all postoperative instructions. Suck on ice pops and do warm saline rinses. Take proper rest.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","my wife had a tooth removed at 3:00PM with nitrous oxide and it is now 1:00 am, she is experiencing dizziness and lower than normal blood pressure. We measured her blood sugar and it was 112. Could this be a side effect of the nitrous oxide and what to do about it?" -190414,"History of cancer, small cell carcinoma in lungs, treatment with Getifact, has developed cancer again. Can Getifact be continued?","Hi, you should have a testicular ultrasound. chance of malignancy is very less as generally malignant testicular swelling is not associated with tenderness. you may be suffering from teticular torsion or epididymitis. consult with surgeon. Take care. ","Hello, I have a lump on my right testicle , right on the top pole, its is like a floppy BB pellet, I am going to see a gp tomorrow, i was just wondering if you give me any clues as to what it might be now, as just to make it easyier to sleep as i want to know what else it could be apart from cancer . ( i first really noticed it after having sex with my girlfriend i had a sharp pain in my right tesicle that the subdued after about 5 minutes so i felt around and found this lump)" -6617,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -130503,How to treat red blotchy areas all over the body?,"Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your daughter's history and would like to make suggestions for her as follows:1. I would like to know exactly how she was tested for milk allergy. At present, I assume her specific IgE levels for milk proteins are 11.5.The fact that she develops rashes after taking milk products also supports the diagnosis of milk allergy.2. At present, avoidance of milk protein (all milk products) is the best treatment of milk allergy. Milk products include all the foods/drinks that contain milk proteins like milk, curd, butter, cheese, paneer, ghee, milk biscuits, ice creams, milk shakes, dairy products that contain milk, etc. 3. Although she is ok with ghee at present, it is possible that she may develop rashes if she takes large quantity of ghee. 4. In general, she should avoid all animal milks. Some parents try other animal milk (such as goat milk) as alternative, but 80-90% of milk allergic children react to that milk also. 5. It is advisable that she gets breast feeding up to at least 2 years of age, as breast feeding is very good for immunity. However, her mother should also avoid animal milk & animal milk products as particles of animal milk can pass through breast milk and can cause reactions to her.6. As milk is usually important source of vitamin D, calcium & vitamin A, I would suggest her to take these supplements until she is allergic to milk.7. I usually suggest my food allergy patients probiotics supplementation which helps to improve food allergy & atopic dermatitis earlier.8. Usually milk allergy is a self-limiting condition and most of the children outgrow with age. So I would suggest you to consult her allergist-immunologist every 6 month or yearly who may perform food challenge test to decide whether she is still allergic to milk. 80% of children are free from milk allergy by 5 years of age.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to her.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish your daughter the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ","My daughter ( 10 months old) has milk allergy, she develops rashes all over her body if she takes milk or any milk product like cheese, butter, curd etc. She is ok with Ghee. We have got her Milk allergy test done and the value has come out to be 11.5 whatever that means... Any suggestions from ur side would be helpful..Thanks" -46202,"Dark ring around mouth. used coco butter, Palmer ended as got rash and irritation. Treatment?","Hi,After reading your history it appears that you urticaria or hives. This is common problem and we see so many of cases in normal population. So do not worry about it. There are so many of the aggravating factor and in yourself including day to day factors of environment. You can take loratadine or levocetrizine or fexofenadine daily. You can apply calamine lotion over the affected area. Stay away from hot and humid climate and wear cotton clothes. ","i have itchy, little bumps and welts that can I can watch appear. I have not been near any poison ivy, oak, or sumac. I have a bunch on my chest . Haven t changed soap, laundry cleaners or eaten anything new. Not bug bites as I get them even when I am at work in a hospital. Antihistamines are not helping so I am wondering if they are from stress . I work a lot, plus have 2 kids, a knee surgery coming up and a vacation in a month. Is there anything more that I can do to stop this?" -34944,How to conceive when diagnosed with hypoechioc intramural myoma?,"Hi, thanks for writing..I dont think you will have problem in conceiving with such a small fibroid.. You can conceive without much difficulty provided you are ovulating.. Only if the placenta locates over the fibroid, blood supply might be affected.. But there are many cases where the patient reaches term and delivers normally without any problem.. Hope i have answered your query.. good day.. ","Iam 26 years old, trying to conceive. Iam being diagonised with a hypoechioc intramural myoma measuring 2.3mm x 2.4 and 1.7mm x 2.1mm along the wall of posterior. I don't usually have a painful menses but i feel waist pain always. I really want to conceive what can i do? pls kindly advice me." -107842,Suggest medication for cold and fever,HIYes this is an emergencyThis could be heart pain or it could be a severe infection from the toothEither way you need immediate medical evaluation ,I have impacted wisdom teeth I have been experiencing severe on and off for about a year but now it's gotten worse or different symptoms along with the pain like funny taste in my mouth and mild trouble swallowing and chest pains shortness of breath is this an emergency? -116659,Need treatment for side effects after using iv drug.,"Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of Betahistine hydrochloride. I suggest to stop the medication. I also recommend to treat the symptoms by taking an over the counter treatment for the diarrhea such as Imodium. I also suggest to take Pedialyte to prevent dehydration and drink liquids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","Ive been taking betahistine dihydrochloride 16mg x 3 for just two days, and started to experience gastric problems, starting with nausea, indigestion and then violent vomitting and diorrhea. I have stopped taking them. How long will it take to get out of my system, as I am still suffering with diorrhea and stomach cramps." -224025,Suggest treatment for itchy pimples on the penis,"Hello, Please do not say that your husband does not have enough time for exercise. He has to make sure that he gets time for exercises. Exercises as important as breathing and food and sleeping. Secondly, regarding hear related issues, you can consult a doctor and get your husband tested. With the given information, when a person is exhausted after sex (it is also an exercise) racing heart is common. I don't think you have read too much into it. Here, you are already suspicious about heart problem and you have a hereditary condition get your husband checked for confirmation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","Last night my husband was able to get an erection but not ejaculate. After we gave up trying, his heart rate was racing and ever-so- slightly uneven. His dad died of a heart attack at only 46, so I'm worried. This is the first time this has happened. My husband is slightly overweight but he's otherwise quite fit (we have 4 kids to chase after) even though he doesn't have time to take regular exercise. Any ideas?" -9223,I got dry gray spots after sunbath and it is quite uncomfortable. What to do?,Hello. I understand that you are concerned. But the picture attached is quite blurry. Kindly send a clear and well-focused photograph to help you better. ,"Hello doctor,I have dry gray spots. After sunbath I got this and is uncomfortable while reading." -224557,What causes firm spots and discomfort in scrotum post vasovasostomy?,"Hi, It can be due to infection - urinary tract infection, prostate infection. Doing urine culture can help diagnose the cause. We can think of cancer now. Since you already did scan twice. It can be a complication of surgery - neuropathy. Doing a blood sugar can help you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist ","Hello, Whenever I sit my right spermatic cord swells and becomes really thick. This goes away when i stand or lie down. I'm also experiencing burning/cold/tingling pain in my right testicle. There doesn't appear to be any lumps on my testicle although I'm still scared it might be cancer. I've had ultrasound twice, and it didn't show anything, and when I said that my right spermatic cord swells when I sit the doctors had nothing to say. I believe I should also point out, for relevance, that my right testicle has gone into my groin twice, and i've pushed it back down again. I've also had 2 left side varicocele surgeries, and it has returned again, but I doubt there's a link to the current problem. I have another appointment on 12th May but it's so far away , and I would apprecieate another opoinion.Best wishes" -168718,How is a rotator cuff tear treated?,"Hello,Green color coming from operative site is not normal and it is suggestive of pus. It should be shown to doctor as soon as possible. You might need to take antibiotics for it. I would also suggest you to avoid surgery in other part as you are most probably having a lympnode enlargement. ","I recently had surgery removal of a cist in the groin area, its been a month and has almost healed, there was a little green at the opening, should I be concerned, also there is another one forming on the leg across from the surgery, should I be alarmed, I also get them in the armpit areas, where some disappear and some do not" -29730,Can masturbation affect the complete blood result?,Hi. For further information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hi doctor, I was about to get a complete blood test done to check certain parameters. I have attached herein the screen shot of the parameters. I wanted to know if I have masturbated before 36 hours of these tests then would the results be adversely affected? If so, how many hours should lapse after I last masturbate to get these tests done?" -153651,What could cause pain in the knee behind the knee cap?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern.Sumatriptan is the first triptan used clinically and is available in tablet, nasal spray, and subcutaneous injection. It can be used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","Hi, my wife suffers from trigerminal neuralgia and also so has angiaopothy. she has been using lyrica to get rid ofr the pain but has had very little sucess. Her sister is insisting that she should use Imigran Sumatriptan. My G P insists that sumatriptan is only used for megrane headaches and could be dangerous. Can sumatriptan be used for neuralgia?" -216822,Suggest cause for sore gums,Hello:)Welcome to HCM.You can take MoxikindCV for 5 days and ketorol for 3 days.Make sure you are not known allergic to the above medication.Do a warm salt water gargling thrice daily. You must visit your dentist after the mouth opening improves for a x-ray and removal of the tooth.Go for a soft diet temporarily.Regards. ,"I am 28 yrs old and I am getting my wisdom tooth. I am having a severe pain since last two days in lower right end of my jaws. Can you please tell me what medicine to take for immediate relief as it is paining very badly. I am not being able to open my mouth or eat anythin, please help." -110522,"My daughter has severe chest pain, dizziness, tingling in hands and seeing spots","thanks for asking your questionif all the investigations regarding heart comes normal like ecg , 2 d echo , stress test , treadmill test and if you have already visited a cardiologist and he rendered you with a healthy heartyou should visit a general physician who can give you some medications for gastritis like proton pump inhibitors for eg pantoprazole consider getting a chest xray to rule out any organic lung diseasethanks feel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health ","dear sir,kindly note for fast one year i have left chest pain, chest tightness , headache,shoulder to finger neuro pain . Also i have consult more heart doctors,nuero doctors, sigalogist doctors,but i am still we have same problem. Also kindly note when the pain comes at the same time i feel to release the gas . i need ur help on this." -71542,What causes vaginal spotting after stopping Duphaston?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your follicular size at cycle day 12 seems to be adequate. Follow up on day 14 as scheduled, There is a definite possibility of successful ovulation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hi doctor I have done my folocular study scab on my cycle 12 and the size is 15*17 in right overy and endo echo is 8mm is it normal to conceive?? My doctor said me come again on cycle 14 to check whether it s growing and for ovulation happened. Please clarify with my report. -21700,Can same group people marry and have healthy children?,"Hi. The same blood group people can marry and can produce a healthy child. Do not get worried as far as the blood group is concerned. If you both are relative, then genetic counseling before conception is advisable. You can rule out hemoglobinopathy by HB (hemoglobin) electrophoresis and by HPLC method (high-performance liquid chromatography) especially thalassemia minor has to be ruled out. For more information consult a pathologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/pathologist ","Hi doctor, I am planning to marry a boy who is known to me. But we have the same blood group B positive. Can we have a problem in having children? Or any other health problems? Please clarify my doubt. If a problem is present, give me a solution to avoid it." -2443,Please give your opinion regarding bullet injury of my relative.,Hi. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, My family relative got shot yesterday. As of right now, he still has the bullet inside. The bullet went in through his left ear and did not come back out. I am not sure exactly where inside the bullet is. He is currently hospitalized, but no doctor has come up with a solution. My relative is in severe pain to the point where he starts to shake. I would like a second opinion and want to know what a doctor would do." -155817,What causes pulsations on left side of the tibia?,"Hello, It is due to local inflammation due to prolonged weight. Another possibility is conditions like plantar fasciitis. As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopaedician and plan for a steroid injection to the sole. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Two weeks ago i went for a 3 mile walk,the next day i had got a pain on the top of my right foot.when i am standing still it seems ok but when i start to walk i seem to get a pain at the top of my foot,this also happens when i am standing and i curl my toes slightly upward.What advice could you give Many thanks Pete Docherty." -164478,Why there is redness in the calf with pain?,"Hello sir,As per the history u gave consult an orthopaedician and physician.Your wife might require blood investigations,xray of hands and leg.She might be having systemic illness that is affecting joint of her hands and feet. Need to evaluate certain conditions like gout,pseudogout,rheumatoid disease ... Etc.and depending on diagnosis treatment will reduce her problem.i hope she will get well soon.Thank you. ","Hello Sir,My wife Chaitali Prasad, age 37 yrs old she is suffering for joint pain since one year. Sometimes his finger and leg are swelling and she does not any work and movement this time. So, I request kindly proper advice us. Thanks & Regards Sanjay Prasad (Husband)" -234113,"How to cure excess night falls,premature ejaculation & greying,sperm & urine leakage,low immunity and digestion in a 25 yr old?","Hi and thanks for the query,It is possible, considering the result of motile sperms still found. Spermatozoa are responsible for fertilization and if present in sample, chances are high. It is possible that the vasectomy was not very effective. It might be necessary to check the procedure or get the operating surgeon s opinion. Kind regards ","I had vasectomy last March, after an extra long wait and resubmitting my lost sample I had a result of non motile sperm found, so the hospital asked for another sample, yet again my doctor sent me a letter to say they found more motile sperm and he had to contact the surgeon to find out more. To this day I still haven't got an all clear letter, so is there a risk my partner could still fall pregnant without contraception?" -73971,Suggest treatment for infertility,haiIT is better to do iui for minimam 4 to 6 cycles.unexplained infertility need IVF ASSISTANCE after this perid. ,"Hi,I am 30 year old woman, I got married in Dec 2011.Last 5 month we trying for baby. I have done all reports. My AMH value is 2.75 and my HSG report is also normal. My husband semen report is also normal. Currently I am under follicular study with my Dr. She has prescribed me Enclomi 100 mg tablet and evadiol tablet. She also suggested go for IUI. Please tell me should I go for IUI or wait for 2 or 3 months?One more thing I am overweight.Thanks." -196097,Suggest remedies for severe vomiting and diarrhea in a child,"Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic.It is normal and physiological. You need not worry. Heart rate increases while breathing in (inspiration) and decreases while breathing out (expiration). This is to compensate for the decreased left ventricular output while breathing in. During inspiration, more blood gets pooled in the lungs so that left ventricle gets less blood to pump out. By increasing the heart rate with a reflex mechanism, body maintains the cardiac output. In contrast, left ventricular output is higher in expiration and heart rate lower. ","My daughter is 3 years old, she was complaining of a head ache tonight and was crying for abuot 15 minutes before she fell asleep. I listened to her heart beat while she was sleeping and for the most part it sounded regular, but when she would take a deep breath it sounded like it slowed down, if this normal for a child or should I be worried? I am familiar with heart sounds so I can tell its a little different, but I am used to adult heart beats. Thanks" -92964,Suggest remedy for lump in armpit,"Hi,From history it seems that there might be having some friction bumps or razor bumps causing this problem.Apply triple action cream.Keep local hygiene clean and dry.Avoid wearing synthetic inner wears.Avoid more perspiration.Ok and take care. ","Hi, I went to my family planning clinic last week and had a STI test and it came back negative. I am extreamly worried as I noticed about 2 weeks ago white lumps forming around the opening of my vagina and the is also a few lumps forming into a line I have no idea what this could be and it s causing alot of stress, I am too embarrassed to go and be examined by my doctor. Could you suggest what I should do?" -83716,Is flight journey safe when diagnosed with liver cirrhosis?,"Hello,You are hepatitis A, B, C negative as per mentioned history. Rule out fatty liver by ultrasound abdomen scan. Your cholesterol levels also should be checked. If fatty liver not present, then viral infection history should be taken as a temporary viral infection also can lead to elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Get back with reports for giving more commentHope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Parth Goswami ","Hello Sir , my ALT is 173 and AST is 54. I don t drink at all and I don t smoke. I went for test no Hepatitis A,B and C. Wht could be the possible cause of this increase in ALT and AST. The pains is much on my lower rib . What medications do I need now" -39295,Suggest medicine to gain fat on my face,"Hello,For the chubby cheeks I feel you need to observe healthy life style as there are no medicines to cause accumulation of fat under the cheeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist ",Hello doctor I am 24years old I want to gain fat on my Face which gives chubby cheeks. My cheeks are very less which does not give fresh and younger look for me. My face looks too narrow could you please help me out with best medicine rather than surgery -66709,Do insect bites cause red bumps and itchiness?,Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: There is no injection like pareital injection for treatment of malaria and typhoid combined.Explanation: Please do not ask friends suggestion. meet a good doctor and get yourself investigated for your disease. ,I AM A 43 YEAR OLD MAN. I HAVE DONE CLOSE TO 10 LAB TESTS THIS YEAR ALONE WITH EACH TEST SHOWING MALARIA PARASITES AND LITTLE DOSE OF TYPHOID. I HAVE TAKEN DIFFERENT ARTESUNATE DRUGS BOTH RECOMMENDED AND UNRECOMMENDED BUT THE MALARIA REFUSED TO GO. A FRIEND WHO HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCE ADVISED THAT I TAKE PARIETAL INJECTION. IS THIS INJECTION APPROPRIATE IN MY CASE? MY HEIGHT IS 1.75METERS AND I WEIGH AROUND 75KG -106749,What causes palpitation in chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are asthmatic, your continuous coughing is mostly due to acute exacerbation of asthma. And best treatment for this is inhaled treatment and you are not taking it so you are not improving. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",my chest hurts in the middle and my lower back hurts when i breathe i have had a dry hacking cough for 3 weeks went to er and they gave me tussionex which didnt help i waited five days and went to my dr.he gave me allergy &antibiotic injections also clairnex and antbiotic pills called avelox.im still coughing and now vomiting w/diarreah what could this be.i am asthmatic and i have bronchitis i am 40 years old and i am overweight i am 5'3 and 290lbs -123123,Stomach feeling bloated with slight pain after taking crocin. Will pantosec d help?,"Hi and welcome to HCM, This can be treated with anti-spasmodic and gastric medicines along with antibiotics. Hope your doctor prescribed the same. Continue the same medicines as prescribed by your doctor. Drink plenty of water. Do you have pain in left lower abdomen? In my opinion you can do barium meal 24 hour picture to rule out diverticulitis. Do you have fever, constipation or diarrhea? May be scope study will give clear picture. Also stool ova and cyst lab study will be useful to rule out amebiasis. Wish you speedy recoveryThanks ","I have a pricking and pushing, spasmodic pain in my lower abdomen since 2-3 weeks. An ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis shows a normal study . I have acidity and gastric problem specially early in the morning and subsides after having breakfast. My pain worsens the moment I get stressed." -244275,"Had sore neck, headache and vomiting after a panic attack. What can help stress?",It need to be taken seriously at least by you. It does not matter if for the time being if other people dont take it seriously I would say it is a psychiatric emergency and you need to consult a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist There are effective treatments available in form of medicines and counselling ,"Hey, I really need help. I self-harm and though I don t want to, I feel I really need to stop. No one knows about it though I roll my sleeve up to 20 cuts and no one even cares. It s blatent that the cuts are there but it seams no one cares about it. I cut when I m either; angry, depressed, lonley or feel worthless. I need to stop so that my parents and boyfriend never find out, i just dont know how." -204792,Could fever be side effect of starting lactogen milk?,"Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.If he had any minor injury which has gone unnoticed may give rise to such brown mark.Usually it passes away within a week.If not you see a dermatologist.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","My 14 year old sun was swimming in the creek on July 4th and we noticed a dime size brown spot on his forehead. It does not hurt or itch, it's just very different from what I have ever seen on his face. He has a little acne and little pale skin. We were not out very long and it was an overcast. What should do? Thanks" -76674,What causes abdominal bloating and jelly like substance in urine?,"Hello, In most cases this is sign of uroinfection or kidneys stones. This is mainly self limiting and doesnt require any specific treatment and you should just be patient and have fluids to promote urination. Less likely it may indicate possible bleeding in urethra, bladder or kidneys from popped vessel or some other cause. If this continues you should do urine analysis, urinoculture and kidneys ultrasound to rule these main causes out. You should drink raspberry tea and plenty of water till you do tests. Also, avoid sexual intercourse and have keep good hygiene. You should reduce salt in your diet as well since this could lead to increased risk of urinary stone formation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ","A person I know has jaundice, blood in urine, and her ALT level was at 430 when she was admitted to the hospital. After being in the hospital for a week, her levels are still in the 200 s. She has had both kidney and gall stones in the past. The doctors are wanting to remove her gallbladder now. She was passing out and also has diverticulitus and crohn s disease. What could this mean for her. She is in her mid-60 s. She also has diarrhea and can t keep much down for food." -7859,Is it normal to get rashes in the body after hip replacement surgery?,"Hello. I have read your query. I have seen the attached photograph also (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand your concern. As per details, it seems that you are having a condition called drug rash. Drug rash may manifest as redness of the skin, blisters, red raised rash, peeling of the skin, urticaria, etc. Mostly the rash is itchy but the presentation may vary. As per history, you got the rash post-surgery or any intervention both the times although the presentation was different. So, in my opinion, you have developed a rash in response to some medication. It may be due to antibiotics or pain killers you must have received both times. The best treatment for this is the prevention of further rash or aggravation by avoiding the offending drug. Antihistaminics and topical emollients give symptomatic relief and decrease the allergic reaction. You should discuss this with your doctor. I am sure that he would agree with this. Take care. ","Hello doctor, I had a total hip replacement a few days back. Yesterday, I started developing a rash on my torso, back, buttocks, and legs. The palms of my hands and soles of my feet are red and painful. I had an epidural and sedation for my hip surgery. I had two rounds of IV antibiotics after surgery. I do not know what kind. For pain, I have been given Oxycodone, Tylenol, and Toradol (SP?) for inflammation. I have also been given Colace, Pepcid, Ranitidine, Aspirin, and Celebrex. The doctors here at the hospital are stumped as to what is going on with this rash. It is not terribly itchy, mainly when I get a bit overheated. I have had this happen to me before, 15 years ago, after undergoing a D and C. It did resolve in about four weeks, but the skin on my palms and soles blistered and peeled before it all went away. If you have any idea what this could be and what I could do to lessen the effects, I would greatly appreciate it." -237766,How to stop dreaming about a particular person?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.Yes there are medical therapies available. However we would like to know a few more details to answer your query properly.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ","I am a student. My age is 18. No previous history of any therapy. I studied in a boys only school. I feel girls are too attractive. I love their scantly dressed pictures in page 4 of news papers. I don't know why I puncture their pictures on newspaper pages. I have lots of sexual fantacies involving house maids, teachers and other attractive females whom I come across. I feel I am not able to concentrate on my studies due to this factor. I watch pornographic internet material as well. My parents are concerned about my below par performance in studies. My query is, are there methods which will help me in controlling my sexuality so thaty that does not interfere with my other aspects of life." -86090,Does antibiotics consumption for H.pylori cause nausea and diarrhea?,"Hello I share your concern.Yes, there are chances of liver enzymes to increase if underlying cause is not treated.Bilirubin 4.4 and SGPT 85 is still on higher side.In my opinion you should go for liver function test including SGPT and SGOT.Meanwhile continue taking healthy diet consisting of lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and dietary fiber supplement.you should take glucose water and multivitamin supplements.Hope this answers your question.Best wishes ",my sgpt level was 1900 and bilirubin level was 19.6 before 5 months and admitted to hospital firstly and again after one month of discharge again i checked and sgpt 85 and bilirubin was 4.4..and i havent checked it again.is there any possible to get it again... -7883,What are the ways to reduce weight in a thyroid patient?,"Hello. Yes, you are overweight. Your BMI is nearly 40. Blood sugar high/HbA1C 7.9 increased, ask your diabetologist to adjust the dose (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Control BP. But from your laboratory reports- T4 0.96 is low/TSH is 4.88 just increased. Hypothyroid state, plus overweight obese. So, if you add a tablet for thyroid, it will help to correct TSH and T4 level as well as lower your weight. You can add tablet Thyroxin 50 mg OD for three months. Diet- Avoid spicy fatty food, take lots of green vegetables. Daily 45 minutes walking. Review with TFT results after three months with your body weight. ","Hello doctor, I am 68 years old, 1.87 m tall and 140 kg weight. I need to lose weight but it is very very difficult. My thyroid analysis is attached. Is this the reason? What should I do to lose weight at my age? Do I need Thyroxin? TSH 4.88 μIU/ml, free T4- Gen .3 0.96ng/dl." -115907,What are the side effects of ecosprin AV and should i take it life long?,"Hello, Why have you been taking UDILIV? You need to get to the exact cause of your high sgpt levels. This may be the higher cholesterol, higher fat contents in your liver or anything which gives a mild chronic injury to liver like hepatitis B or C. One the cause is clear then it to be treated accordingly will automatically bring your sgpt to normal. Cholesterol drugs can be taken as long as your sgpt is less than 3 times its upper limit. (You need to check upper limit of your lab ). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist ",My sgpt fluctuate. When it was 156 I use to take UDILIV 300 3 times a day. After 2 months report shows 74. Reduce drugs from 3 time to 2 times a day. After 2 months again it comes 154. What to do.Pls advice. I stopped chelostorel drugs for last 4 months from 1st may due to higher sgpt level but still it fluctuate. -143218,Is Ibuprofen recommended for sharp shooting pain in back after having had a vasectomy?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The withdrawal symptoms of tramadol are mild one and are not fatal. These usually subside on their own in 2-3 weeks. You can take other over the counter pain killers like ibuprofen till then.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal ,drtayal72@gmail.com ",It s hard to. Breathe right now. My back hurts all over my chest feels tight and my husband won t listen to me bc I just flipped out on him but idk what to do my kid is asleep. Pain is sharp under my left rib bone. My nose is stuffy and I m going through withdrawal from tramadol 600 mg a day. I had none today. No refill till Sunday. Am I going to die? -167450,What causes tightness in chest and back with cracking sound?,"Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history there can be hip arthritis which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN].I will advise you do X ray of hip again and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor.After clinical examination IF AVN is suspected then you will need MRI.Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate.For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help.Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol.If required intra-articular injection can be given.Diet rich in calcium and protein will help.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","have a sensation, no pain, of rumbling like knuckles over a washboard, about every other second in the right groin - seems to be about on pace with pulse. Am 71, have had this from time to time maybe years in-between and last a few minutes to a few hours. this time it has been happening for about 2 days. sometimes when standing or walking it goes away or at least not noticeable." -169452,Suggest healing timeline for muscle pull in the leg,Knee pain comes to usually with 3 condition.1. Osteo arthritis: here the cartilage in your joint is getting damage with reduce space in your joint and increase inflammation.2. Knee cap movement disorder: also called as chondro mallesia of patella. It happens due to over use or change in knee cap movement which creates disturbamce in biomechanics of your knee and will pain when ever you fold and straight your knee. specially coming down from stairs use to be painful.3. Ligament injury: knee joint have highest number of ligament amongst the other joint of body even if there is damage to any ligament also there will be pain in knee.How ever in your case it can not be osteo arthritis since you are too young to have it. So it may be knee cap movement disorder or ligament damage due to some sudden twist of knee joint.I suggest to visit ortho or physio and get your knee physically examine properly by them. Here based in physical test and diagnosis they will suggest for physiotherapy exercises and treatment you can follow it and soon it will be all right.You can also use hot and cold pack on you painful knee to have some more relief.Follow suggestion step by step and I am sure it will be really useful for you.Take care. ,"Hello I am a 24 year old Male, 5 11 180 lbs. Recently I went on a 12 hour road trip and my left knee started aching while driving, I had to constantly change the position of my leg so that it wouldn t hurt, didn t really seem like a big deal and thought maybe it was just fatigue. Then I started playing soccer when i got back from the trip and so far during each of the 2 practices I ve attended (2 hours long) my left knee starts to ache really bad, Not completely unbearable, but definitely enough for me to get concerned. Any idea on what might be causing it?" -48661,What are the risks associated with open heart surgery?,"Hello, That your angiography report is telling triple vessel disease with patent grafts. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist ","Dear Sir, My father underwent treatment for HYPERACUTE INFEROLATERAL MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. His discharge summary is as followed: Complaint on admission: Acute chest pain and discomfort for last 90 mins. Signs on Admission: BP – 130/90MMHG: Pulse- 108/MIN Medical Summary: On diagnosed for HYPERACUTE INFEROLATERAL MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION on 13th Sept2010 , he was immediately thrombolysed with IV ELAXIM 40 MGM , he was treated with IV NTG, IV CLEXANE, IV PAN, IV EMESET, IV EFFCORLIN ETC, Post Thrombolysation he was HAEMODYNAMICALLY stable and RCG showed good reversal of ST-T changes and there was no ARRHYTHYMIAS. He was advised to undergo coronaryangiography. We did Angiography at Cumbala HILL Hospital & Heart Institute on 18th Sept10. Results of Angiography are: LMCA- NORMAL LAD – Shows Proximal 80% and Mid segment 90% stenosis. Distal LAD shows plaques. Ramus – Left Circumflex – Non dominant. A large OM shows 90% proximal stenosis. RCA – Large dominant vessel. Proximal 90% stenosis and PD has 90% stenosis. LIMA/RIMA- Normal RENALS- Normal Advice Given: Coronary artery bypass graft surgery. By Dr. Saurab Goel (MM.DM) Interventional Cardiologist." -121910,What causes pain when taking a deep breath or stretching slightly?,Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.Your history is definitely indicative of an inflammatory pathology going on in the abdomen; this is the reason the pain is more near menstrual periods and increases on flipping over. You need a physical / clinical examination by a Gastroenterologist and contrast enhanced CT scan of abdomen. This will give the exact diagnosis and guideline whether you need a medical treatment or surgical treatment. ,I often have pain on my right abdomen area I am a gassy person. This pain comes and goes close to my menstral cycle it s more prominant. I have had a cyst on my ovaries that has been removed. This pain is barrible it s not extremely painful. It only becomes extremely painful once in a while. Once in awhile when flipping over in bed at night I get a sharp twisting feeling in my abdomen it s painful. -92588,Suggest remedies to drain and cure very painful abscess below the spine,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. Considering your description this may be benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. And if there are doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ",I m a 38 y/o male with a lump on my spine between my shoulders under the skin. I have right handed tingling that turns into numbness when I lay on my back. I am currently waiting for a change in PCP and need an idea of how urgent this could be. I have family history of cancer on both sides. -202622,Suggest solution for feeding problem,"Hi,Welcome to Hcm,I appreciate your efforts as a teacher And picking up something like this. Most teachers miss out on these. You are right, its not normal in this age children and this is suggestive of bad ear infection. This child needs urgent consult with a pediatrician Or an ent expert to examine his ear inside and will need to start on antibiotics to control the infection. Wish you good luck and continue the good work. Take care. ",I am a preschool teacher. I have a child that has sever slightly blood tinged mucus/puss drainage from his ear. His parents say it is fine and he has no pain etc. I have never seen anything so severe. I have four children of my own and have been a teacher for over twenty years. It just does not seem normal or acceptable to me. any advice or thoughts. thanks -116193,What are the side effects of Istamet 50mg/500 mg?,"Hello, Telma does not cause weight gain. Commonly prescribed in the treatment of high blood pressure, telma's most common side effects include low blood pressure, raised blood potassium, dry cough and swelling of the eyes and lips. It is not known to cause weight gain. Weight gain in your case seems to be due to genetic factors, aging process, lifestyles, or hormonal changes of menopause. You need to have certain lifestyle modifications such as take a healthy diet, avoid high caloric 'fast foods' and regular exercise which will help in controlling your weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","Hello Doc, I am a 48 years old woman and have started taking Telma -20 for controlling my BP which was around 140/90 It s been 2 months since I started taking it and amm feeling I m gaining weight . Can the cause be Telma? I m also menopausal . Please advice" -120220,What causes abdominal pain and greenish stools in children?,"Hi.You are alright for the last 2 months and already took the treatment for e-coli. No relief, have vomiting sensation and stomach pains. I would advise you to undergo related tests like : Blood -CBC , Sugar, Widal for Typhoid, Liver function and kidney and thyroid function tests.Urine routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity .Stool - routine, microscopy, occult blood and so on . Ultrasonography and if required CT scan of the abdomen. Bleeing while urinating may be die to urinary tract infection and take a long time to settle.Take plenty of water orally. IF required INtra-Venous Pyelography may be required ","I went to my regular doctor close to two months ago, I was not feeling well. Tired all the time , pains in my stomache, pukey feeling, Exc. well she did some test and it came back that I have e coli. and my vit d levels were extremely low I took the anti biotic as directed and still feel awfull. THey never told me why my vit d was so low and I feel worse than what I did before I went. I am bleeding when urinating amd having lower bak pains along with my stomache pains. I am scared and dont know what to do. I called the er and they told me to go to my doc. but i have moved since then and it is to far of a drive. I feel like I am dieng and I am scared!! Plz someone help me. Whats going on and what should I do" -40357,What else besides Rogaine and Propecia is expected to help dryness and discoloration?,"hi,dry and discolored patch on lower back, stomach other places is asteatotic eczema. thinning out of hair is androgenetic alopecia, both thing qre different and can be treated effectively.for hair loss rogaine and propecia is good medicine, it takes time. hair fall stops in 3 months and it takes further 3-4 month to grow terminal hair.add tab biotin 10mg+PABA once daily.rinse your hair with volumizing shampoo.asteatotic eczema can be effectively control-Treatments include:Moisturizers, especially creams or lotions that contain urea and lactic acidTopical steroids -- for areas that get very inflamed and itchy.reventionDo not expose your skin to water more than needed.Use cool bath water.Choose gentle skin cleansers that are free of dyes and perfumes. hope this is helpful.thanks ","I am a 23 year old male. I currently have a problem with very dry and discolored patches on my skin. They are mostly on my lower back, stomach, and under my arms. I also have started lose my hair and my scalp is very dry. It is thinning out very rapidly. Could these two things possibly be related? What can I do to solve it? I have tried Rogaine and Propecia for the balding with minimal results." -233972,"Penis tip gets red, white leakage, burns while urinating","HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have developed infection of the Glans Penis (Ballanitis).You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Dr.Patil. ",hello. i frequently masturbate a lot. due to which i have got dry skin on penis head. sometimes it turns out to be a wound and it hurts a bit. the head of my penis has white coverage and its kind of dry and a bit wrinkly. i am very worried please help. i would be very thankful to all. -132586,Can allergy lead to sore and dry throat?,"There are side effects of steroids if used on long term basis, steroid induced weight gain, glaucoma cataract extra. .stay in touch withyour doctor to taper the treatment when not required ","good morning doctor,my son is 2yrs 7 months old and suffering from mild persistent asthma.doctor prescribed to use Budecort inhaler morning and night,then monticope suspension 3.5ml in night for a month as preventive measure, in case of wheezing Levolin inhaler..Is there any side effects?" -162198,Can i play sports after Tibia Plateau Fracture?,"In my opinion you need to check your spleen first , after you role this outyou can consider neuropathy from cervical cancer or the radiotherapy Good Luck ","I have chest pains but not all the time . It is the left side and hurts all the way to my back , neck and shoulder. It is worse when I lay on my left side. I thought it was a pulled muscle but its not a steady pain . It happens a couple times a week and it started about a month ago . Some days I don t hurt as bad and some days I hurt really bad . I have cervical cancer and have undergone chemo and external and internal radiation . Could this be the onset of a pending heart attack ?" -170478,What could strange sound emission from brain (siren-like) indicate?,"Hello, The commonest cause of twitching is benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS). Unlike ALS, in BFS, there is no thinning or weakness of muscles. Muscle twitching in BFS get worse with exertion and anxiety. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar ","PLEASE HELP ME! i have had twitches all over my body for the past 20 years, fingers, legs, every muscle you can think of, but for the past 3 to 4 weeks my pink finger has been twitching like every 20 seconds. i have had it twitch before but not for this long. could any tell me what this could be?? i dont have any other nerve symptoms" -95109,What could lumps on the collar bone region suggest?,"HI,Good Evening.@My current impression of your case is -Epigastric Hernia due to the defect in the Linea Alba,which protrudes due to increased Intra-abdominal pressures during the work out.-Other possibility could be -Para-umbilical Hernia due to the defect just above belly button-Pre-peritoneal fat herniation without any entrappment-or/ non-trapped pre-peritoneal fat.-abdominal strain is the cause of the above three diseases.I would advise Sports Medicine-doctor-to help you out on the corrective steps to relive of this problemRevert after 2 wks for review of your case at HCM by direct private query.Hope this resolves your issues with your health ailment.Write strong reccomendations without fail ASAP.Good Night from INDIA.With RegardsDr.SAVASKAR M.N.Super-specialist in NCCD-Non-Curable Chronic Disorders and Rejuvenation therapies in tissue and organ failures ","Hi, I am a 27 year old male and an avid workout enthusiast. I recently completed a 19 week training program and noticed a lump above my belly button when I pushed inward. It is not protruding outward and does not hurt to touch or move. It also has not limited my range of motion in any manner. Over the course of the week I have rested and the lump has decreased. I initially thought hernia, but could it be an abdominal strain?" -57664,Does presence of cardiomyopathy along with ischemia affect the life expectancy?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I read carefully your question and understand your concern. I would like to explain that some fluctuations may occur during recovery period. But as you refer, he was doing well since his stroke. From the other hand an episode of confusion and speech problems raises high suspicions for a possible new small stroke (lacunar stroke) or a seizure. Even a seizure, can be caused by a new stroke. Is he taking any antiepilepsy drugs? Their overdosage could also cause a similar clinical scenario. I recommend consulting with his GP for a careful physical examination, a brain MRI or CT scan and some lab blood tests ( complete blood count, fasting glucose, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, etc.), to rule in/out the possibility of a new brain ischemic event. A brain EEG may be needed to exclude possible seizures. If he is taking any antiepileptic drug, you should measure their plasma levels (depending on the drug type).Hope to have been helpful!Best regards, Dr. Iliri ","My husband suffered a stroke about a year and a half ago. His speech was mainly affected. He improved much following speech therapy. Last November, he suffered a seizure which I hear is very common the first year following a stroke. He's been feeling very good lately, both physically and mentally. So much so that he overextended himself performing projects around our house and yard (for a couple of weeks). The other day he appeared confused and his speech isn't nearly as good as it had been. Are ups and downs common for stroke patients during recovery? Does he need to always ""take it easy"" even when he feels energetic? It's so disappointing to both of us. Want to keep a positive outlook about the future but, it's very difficult at times. My husband is very active by nature and ""forgets"" to take it slow." -141533,Suggest medication for pain noticed in lower back,"HIWell come to HCMThe Alopecia areata is a gene related problem and this is nothing to take with the physical injury what ever it may be here in your case if you had a back injury then this is nothing to take with the hair fall, hope this helps. ","I hurt my back 4 weeks ago doing yard work. 2 days later I was at work and twisted a certain way and I felt a tingling in my right thigh. My outer thigh has been slightly numb since that day. It does appear to be getting better, but still has some numbness. Yesterday, my barber noticed I had developed a bald spot on the back of my head behind my right ear. He called it Alopecia Areata. Could this be caused from my back injury?" -47629,What causes heart palpitations while suffering from insomnia?,"Hello!Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!I understand your concern and would explain that atherosclerosis is a gradual process. Arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia are independent risk factors for atherosclerosis, which increase its speed of development. From the other hand, atherosclerosis can lead to gradual blockage or the coronary arteries and brain arteries and increase the risk for coronary artery disease or stroke. That it why it is necessary to periodically check your blood lipid profile, a resting ECG and Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries. Hope to have been helpful!Wishing good health, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","Mr. T., a 45-year-old black male employed as a midlevel corporate manager was seeking a physical examination. He appeared somewhat overweight. He denied taking any medications or smoking, but admitted drinking alcohol. His father and older brother have hypertension, and his paternal grandfather experienced an MI and a CVA at a young age. Mr. T. stated, “A year ago at a health fair, my cholesterol was tested. I was told later by mail that my cholesterol was 250.” What lab tests are indicated? What other questions should be asked of this patient? What are Mr. T’s risk factors for hypertension and coronary artery disease? If Mr. T. showed a high level of intellectual curiosity, and kept asking questions, how would you explain the pathophysiology of hypertension and coronary artery disease to him? How does atherosclerosis develop?" -185605,What is the hard module with PSA 3.1 on DRE?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have some acute inflammatory lesion like mastitis or abscess formation or she may have some proliferative breast lesion. She should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy and mammography according to need. Then she should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","A 30 year old friend ask me to look something up for her. She has a history of multiple cancers (cervical, stomach atleast and a tumor on her pituitary gland), ocd, adhd, and narcolepsy and is currently cancer free and weighs around 110 give or take and is around 5' 7"". A few days ago she woke up and her right breast is swollen, painful, and leaking even though she isn't pregnant." -113328,What is the treatment for chest burning and tightness?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.The palpitations you are describing may be muscle fasciculations. And when they appear on left arm and left thigh after chest pain, needs cardiac work up.So better to get done ECG and 2D Echo to rule out cardiac cause.If both of these are normal than we need to rule out anemia and thyroid disease.So get done CBC and S.TSH level to rule out these.If all these are normal than it must be related to stress and anxiety.So avoid stress and anxiety. Keep calm and relax. ","I have palpitations in my left thy for about two hours now, this is however an ongoing problem for the last two or three months and it s usually either in my left upper arm or my left thigh, before the palpitations I get a chest pain, what could this be?" -202398,What are the symptoms of sinus duct infection for a child?,"Hi, you don't have to worry. The eye discharge is due to narrowing or blockage of nasolacrimal duct, you need to massage the nasal bone near inner part of eyelids for 1 to 2 minutes 5 times a day and it will gradually improve in 2 months. Secondly, the red rashes appear to be allergic, you have to change cushion cover and it will be fine. I hope this has helped you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. ","My 4 month old boy has a mild reddish left eye and tears/ watery alot. Some crust, but we think is normal. It s been like this for three months! Is this a blocked tear duct or something worse? Also, we just switched from a crib to a pack and play for sleeping arrangements for baby boy, since then , we ve noticed red bumps/ pimples on his head only! He will have them for up to five days, then they go away on there own, almost like bug bites, but don t think they are. Is it possible bumps are allergic reaction to new mattress/pack and play? Thanks - jake" -92193,How can a bulge on the forehead be treated?,"Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* First of all the lump is movable is more in favor of benign type rather than malignancy .* So rather than being afraid of survival chances , get the mammogram done and consult with the report .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further doubts .Regards . ","Hi, I have a mammogram tomorrow and I am scaring myself half to death. My doctor found a moveable lump on the outer part of my left breast. I get breast exams every year, never skipping them at all because breast cancer runs in my family. If this is cancer, will my survival chances be good?" -119228,What causes frequent abdominal pains and discomfort?,"HI.You have a very atypical problem.It says 35 year old man has occasional burning pain in the right part of the upper abdomen that goes through right thigh ( same side )This can be explained only by the nervous system involvement , may be at the spinal level. I would advise you to have an opinion of a Neurologist and a second opinion of a General surgeon just to rule out any problem in the abdomen , may be with added tests of ultrasonography of the abdomen .MRI of the whole spine will help us to confirm or rule out any specific problem. The weight loss is sometines and again this is a atypical presentation and does not really fir into any of the symptoms-complex. Yet this too has to be investigated by doing X-ray chest and blood and urine and stool tests just to rule put any specific diseases. ","Hello,i am a man of 35 years old,i discovered i am having a burnin sensation at right part of my upper abdomen that goes through my right thigh..the pain normally goes off and on....i have been experiencing this since last 4years and it makes me to loose weight sometimes,we can i do?" -145068,My husband had done a spinal surgery 6 weeks before,"Hello, welcome to HCM. The pain you have described has a untypical presentation. It could be due to any neurological involvement or even local muscular causes. The pain in groin could be due to hernia which should be excluded by examining by your doctor. You should get and mri of spine done to rule out any nerve compression leading to your pain. So consult a neurologist for that. Have over the counter pain killers for the pain till than. Wish you good health. ","good morning, i,m sorry to trouble you as i can only get into my doctors next tuesday!! been suffering with strange feeling in back dull pain maybe! about 5 weeks ago i got took in to a&e with shooting pain in my left shoulder blade they put that down to muscler, but 3 weeks later pain went into left rib area and flank area and groin and now also in right side, do feel abit sick! really horrible feeling. i noticed a have a lump in my groin area to the left. hope u can help" -148838,What causes blood clotting and pigmentation after donating blood?,"hi, blood cloting and vascular blockage is very common in polycythemia. because of thickining of bllod, myocardiac infarction, cerebral stroke etc can occur, which are life trhreatning, ofcourse its a very serious disease. simple treatment is plebotomy. you can go with it regularly. and consult doctor for medical treatment.thanks for using health care magic. ","HiMy father has been diagnosed with polycythemia. My father was recently discharged from the hospital two days ago. Before the hospital we found him in the toilet in a weak and unable to move. We are confident that our father fall or fainted.According to his doctor my father suffered a stroke as a result of blood thickness in his body.An x-ray has been made ​​as well as the CT scan and in accordance with that there was a thrombus in his brain as much as 3 millimeters.My question is how serious is this disease to my father and what action has to be taken,thank you." -112742,Suggest treatment for an enlarged lymph node in chest,"Thanks for your question on HCM. Mycobacterial infection in lung is known as tuberculosis. And once it is confirmed then you should start treatment as early as possible. Treatment consists of 2 phases.1. Intensive phase2. Continuation phase.In intensive phase 4 drugs are given.Rifampicin (R), Isoniazid (H), Pyrazinamide (P) and Etambutol (E). These drugs should be given daily according to your weight for 2 months.Then in continuation phase 2 drugs HR are given for 4 months.So duration of treatment is minimum 6 months. So better to consult pulmonologist and start treatment according to your weight, as soon as possible. ",My sister has just been diagnosed with microbacteria infection in her lungs with an abscess. After months of tests and biopsies that has been the diagnosis at university of Penn. she is looking for another opinion do you know any infectious disease specialist that are highly rated in the New Jersey New York Pennsylvania area? -176808,Suggest treatment for meningitis,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.The paranasal sinuses are air passages adjacent in the face region and to the nose. The main function of the paranasal sinuses is to condition the air entering the nose and warm it to body temperature and maintain the humidity. The paranasal air sinuses are 4 in location frontal, maxillary, ethmoid and sphenoid. The maxillary sinuses are one on either side of the nose. On MRI of brain, the maxillary sinuses are also seen.In your MRI brain scan, there appears to be white appearance in the right maxillary sinus on T 2 sequence. This means there is some fluid collection in the sinus. This is a completely benign condition and not a serious concern. It can cause slight discomfort like nose block and pain on the side of the face. These can be treated with medications. The opening of the maxillary sinus might be blocked and that is the reason for retention of secretions. Please do not worry. ","Hi, I recently had an MRI done and overall as far as I can tell my brain seems healthy. I was diagnosed with panic disorder and recently started having spells of dizziness. On my MRI in the right maxillary sinus it appears mostly white. What is this and how concerned should I be? I intend to see my radiologist soon." -160442,What causes calcium crystal deposits on the knee?,"Hello,Based on your complains, medical history, and profession, I think you have carpal tunnel syndrome which is the compression of the median nerve in the wrist region due to overuse. I suggest you to do e nerve examination EMG and then see a hand surgeon, if the results show carpal tunnel syndrome.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Edvin Selmani ","I have been prescribed Mobic after knees replacement, over a year ago. I am experiencing a sick headache for two hours or more after taking the Mobic. I take an array of other medications for diabetics, blood pressure and cholesterol. I also take baby aspirin, the purple pill for an ulcerated esophagus, and several supplements. Am I having a reaction to the Mobic or a combination of drugs." -104729,What are the episodes of pain around chest with nausea and headaches?,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Sharp stabbing chest pain is mostly seen with musculoskeletal cause like pulled muscle.So avoid movements causing pain. Apply warm water pad on affected part of chest.Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.You will mostly improve with all these in 2-3 days.Of chest pain still persist then consult doctor and get chest x ray and ecg to rule out lung and heart diseases.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ,"HI, the right side of my chest has been hurting all day. Really sharp stabbing pains near my heart and lung. Followed by troubled breathing. I have asthma, and have been using my inhaler all day. The pain still persist. Not sure if I pulled a muscle or something minor. Just concerned. Any advice?" -48294,What causes chest pain after bypass surgery?,"Hello, I suggest you do a chest X-ray, to see if there is a visible problem. This pain in moving has nothing to do with the heart. If there is not a problem with your lungs, it may be just muscle pain and you may need to use anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen for some days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician ",I’m having a sharp squeezing like pain in my chest on the right side. It hurts dully when I’m just kickin but the more I exert myself the more it hurts. Sometimes to the point it drops me to my knees. I have to cough but don’t cuz it’s like it gets stuck in my chest and I can’t laugh -196231,What is the treatment for down syndrome in a child?,"Dear Parent,Nausea and vomiting during a specific activity raises the question if your child really enjoys the acitvity and is willing to engage in it. Talk to your child about it. However if this is not the case consult your pediatrician who can examine your child and do basic blood tests like blood sugar, electrolytes to rule any medical abnormality. ",My daughter is 14 very active and not overweight. While playing basketball she will get nauseatted when she drinks water. She has vomitted after the games which is mostly water. We have been trying to hydrate her the day before games so that she is not dehydrated going into the games. She doesnt seem to have any problem at practice but she watches the amount of water she intakes during practice. The symptoms eventually subside after the games. Should I be concerned about this condition and what can I do to keep it from occuring? -191620,How can a baby s poor sleeping patterns and habits be treated?,"Hello, Measles is a self limiting condition. Paracetamol and vitaminA are the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain ","My daughter Rouchelle is 14 months old and seems to have baby measels(Lexi her older sister had it at 16months). I just cant remeber what to do and not to do. She had a fever fit on friday night and the local dr gave her antibiotic and pain meds, what else should I do. Thank Philippa" -233785,Is it normal to get an unwanted erection?,"What you have is a hydrocele. These can be surgically corrected with outpatient surgery. Options to avoid surgery include draining the fluid with a needle, which has a high chance of recurrence.Please rate 5 stars! I strive to provide the best answer to your questions! ","About four years ago while getting out of my car I twisted my right testicular and may have testicular torsion. I am 54 and this went away, but comes back about once a year.This time however it happen again, and now my ball sack is the size of a greatfruit, I don't want to have surgery but I am scared.If I do have surgery is it safe? Please is there anything I can do to reduce this swelling? Warm water and ice hasn't help and swelling got worse over night. please respond fast thanks and God bless" -6909,"In case of broken heel, is it safe to keep the special boot on with the fracture blisters?","Hello. Plaster or a synthetic boot is designed for walking, and if you have blisters then a boot is not advisable for the reasons that you have found and that also indirectly means that you are allowed to walk but in reality, walking or lowering your leg will make the swelling and blisters worse. You need to be on strict elevation will heel above heart and ice the area 10 minutes at a time till the swelling is down. This also means that most are your activities are to be done on the bed until the swelling starts to recede. ","Hello doctor,I broke my heel three days ago. The specialist said it is the worst break to get. My question is, should I keep the special boot on even with the fracture blisters. It is painful as it rubs on the boot. Should I keep it on at night also?" -109509,"Suggest treatment for tight feeling in chest, neck stiffness and headaches","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No, tuberculosis can not spread in child through breast milk. But child can get infection from mother if mother is having Pulmonary tuberculosis. Actually Pulmonary tb Patient when coughs, discharge TB bacilli in the environment. In the environment these bacilli contain in droplets. These droplets can be inhaled by normal family members and can produce tubercular infection in lungs. So by this mechanism, your child might get infection. But through breast milk your son well not get infection for sure.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.Wish you good health. Thanks. ",hi Dr Ada B.dickinson my wife is suffering from tb since from her pregnancy.but we today came to know that she is suffering from tb. now am father of four months baby boy.i just wana know that is the motthers milk is ok for my son or it is infectious.pls tell -14283,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -71281,What causes severe pain in jaw with history of Lyme disease?,"Hello.Welcome to HCM,As your wound was stitched following the injury and there was a discharge from the wound.The discharge is may be due infection of the wound, it should be kept clean and dry for rapid healing of the wound.As you a mentioned regarding some part is not stitched but it will heal, no problem. You require physical examination to see for the granulation tissue which is a good sign of wound healing. Keep the wound dry and clean. Thank you. ",I had some stitches in my scalp about 8 days ago. Will be removing them in about 3 more days but there is still a pinkish oozing coming from the wound. I think is is a dime sized area that wasn t stitched but the skin hasn t grown back yet. Will this eventually go away. Chris -167980,Suggest remedy for swollen feet with rashes,"Hi,Due to blunt injury there can be hematoma collection .The bleeding that occurs result in hematoma collection. Over a period of time, as hematoma resolves it cause local skin symptoms around the hematoma. Continue ice application,and thrombhophobe ointment may help.Use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling.Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","Hi, sprained my ankle a week ago and it appears to be healing but I had a lot of black and blue under my ankle but that went away for about two day. Now my toes are black and blue. Is this something I should be concerned with or just part of the healing process?" -186734,Effective treatment for cancer and severe malnutrition,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should consult surgeon and get done local examination of anus.If haemorrhoids are present than bleeding is mostly from it only. So start its treatment. But if haemorrhoids are absent than you need to get done Colonoscopy to rule out internal problem. Radiotherapy can cause ischaemic ulcers in bowel lumen. And these ulcers can cause sporadic bleeding.Recurrence of tumour in gut lumen is also possible. For this too, Colonoscopy is needed.So better to get done Colonoscopy first. ","I was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer two years ago, and have undergone 38 radiation treatments each treatment targeting 6 locations in my lower abdomen.Also i will complete hormone injection therapy August 22nd 2014. I have rectal bleeding that is sporadic and appears to be from my hemorrhoids" -201251,Suggest remedy for adamant and crazy behaviour with laziness to wakeup,"DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I can understand. I am sympathetic with the child as well as with you. Please understand, training and training alone can make a child successfully stay alone, especially at night. There are many irrational lies, like ghosts and aliens, injected into the child's mind knowingly or unknowingly by family members as well as society and media. Due to these, children always has a fear for darkness, because according to those irrational information, ghosts and aliens come out and hung during darkness and at night. These irrational thoughts make them anxious. They, the children, do not have the maturity to differentiate between irrational and rational knowledge. Parents, care takers and teachers are suppose to teach them the differences between rational and irrational information. Parents need to train them regarding these. Your child needs training on these aspects as well as the ""sleeping alone at night"" aspect.First he need to build confidence within him. Then you need to assist him to have self faith and he should say ""I will try to do it today"". Slowly and steadily, you will see the change in his behavior. If you try to force him, it is going to backfire. Please do it gently.You may consult a psychologist or a life style coach for assistance.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. ","Hi, my 10 year old son has always shown some anxiety at night since he was a toddler. He wont go to bed unless I am in the next room and often will shout through or come into my bedroom in the middle of the night. At night, if I leave him upstairs on his own, even for a minute, he starts to panic, feels sick , cold sweats and heavy breathing. He also suffers headaches and nightmares about ghosts and aliens." -248823,Suggest treatment for extreme pain in my trapezius area,"Get a RA factor and ESR blood tests done. If positive, very likely, start treatment accordingly through your rheumatologist ","pain started in a day--right wrist,went to hand md,had cortisone injection,,lasted 3 days , then went to reumatoligist,had carpul tunnel test,blood work, doplar sonogram --all neg. its 4 months now and im no better ,both hands swell .no one has a diagnoses. im on naproxin now. not working well." -97575,What causes lump on the penis?,"Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of itchy skin bumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1.     insect bites !2.     The second possibility is of fungal infection or viral rashes     3.     The last possibility is of some allergic skin condition I suggest you to go for routine blood tests and apply calamine lotion on the rashes and wait for 1/2 days! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ",I have some hard skin colored bumps the size of mosquito bites on my outer elbows. They itch sometimes. If scratched too hard they get a scab for a week or longer. No discharge. Sometimes I don t have any then I have several in the matter of a couple of days. Would you know what they might be? Thanks for your help! -194161,Suggest treatment for malaria in an infant,"HHello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.     I will suggest using laxatives tablets just for this case or Microklist to ease bowel movements. After that, give healthy foods, such as soup, fiber, kiwi, apple/orange juice, fig jam and an abdominal massage would help his bowel movement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,      Dr. Elona Dashi ","Hi, I have a 4yr old, that had a bit of a stomach flu for a week, wasn t eating much and didn t have a bowel movement and within this last week has been eating more but still hasn t had a bowel movement...he has been struggling all day today and nothing has happend. I have been giving him plenty of fluids, apple juice, blueberry juice water and nothing...don t know what to do??" -75311,"What is the success rate of conception after first IUI? HSG, USG and prolactin level normal","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Cystic glandular endometrial hyperplasia is usually seen in case of increased estrogen levels. It does not interfere with your chances of getting pregnant. The small cysts in both ovaries need to be evaluated as it might be indicative of polycystic ovaries. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","hi, my endometrium wall was 16mm thick in trans vaginal test done a day before i got my period, i have small follicles in both ovaries and small cystic areas on endometrial wall.. having irregular period , diagnoised with cystic glandular endometrial hyperlasia.. can i get pregnant?" -5531,My wrist and thumb have been hurting more frequently after injury. Kindly help.,Hi. It can very well be tendonitis or some kind of arthritis secondary to damage. I think you should undergo MRI of lower forearm and hand so that we will confirm the diagnosis of tendonitis and rule out other pathology. Regarding management you can better try topical antiinflammatory drugs like Diclofenac gel rather than oral drugs. You should avoid strenuous activity. Exercise program with gradual loading of the joint will be helpful. These exercises can be taught to orthopedician or physiotherapists. ,"Hello doctor, Why has my wrist and thumb been hurting more frequently? Two years ago I fell on my thumb hyper-extending it and fracturing it in the process. Doctors that I have gone to said I have tendonitis in it now and that is why it hurts in the first place though no testing has been done to confirm it. It used to only hurt when I overused it in band and percussion and for some odd reason when it was about to storm. Lately though it has been hurt more and more frequently enough to have begun interrupting my everyday life. I take anti-inflammatories prescribed to me regularly and a brace when it acts up. The brace is slightly lower than my wrist and extends up into my thumb so it will support the areas that need supporting. Is it just progressing into a worse form of tendonitis? Am I making it worse by playing the instruments? What do you think?" -201547,What causes bumps on armpit to a 2 year old?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","my 12 year old girl has warm urin and isnt very well ,temp at 37.5 and had 3 nose bleeds today,very flu like symptons ,is this normal with a head cold,she had salmenela poising 2 weeks ago,has astma ,she taking seritide spray,singulair,avamys nasil spray and venoline" -37121,"Retroverted and polcystic ovary, Irregular periods, trying to concieve. Chances of pregnancy after 33 years age?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. PCOD decreases the capacity of ovary to ovulate normally but with proper treatment, conception is possible. You need to have a hormonal treatment to regularize your periods and then ovulation inducing drugs are needed for successful ovulation. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ",hi Ive been married for 9 years and no luck in getting pregnant.My doctor said I have retroverted ovary and polycystic. Am already 33 years old .. Will I be able able to get pregnant? what will I do with my case since I also have irregular perion ever since.. pls help am getting hopeless since I am already in my early 30 s -197291,What causes pain and inflammation in the scrotum of a child?,"hi, scarring caused by second degree burns usually persist lifelong, but it continues to fade has the child grows. You should apply scar and cream 2 times a day for 6 months, it will help in fading the scar. Take care. ","HI...my toddler was scalded and suffered deep second degree burns, she developed thick hypertrophic scarring using a compression garment. I thought compression was to prevent thick scarring? WIll she be scarred for life or will the scarring noticably improve?" -172919,Is a CAT scan necessary after a minor concussion?,"Hello Deborah!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms could be suggestive of temporal arteritis. I would like to know if you have experienced such migraine attacks before?Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests: - a brain MRI study- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope to have been helpful!Best regards! ","I have been battling with sever migraines every day for roughly 3 months now. My vision in my left eye also seems to become blurred during these attacks. Sometimes the pain is a throbbing pain, other times a sharp stabbing pain and other times a dull ache. I have a strange tingling sensation on my head and left side of my face as well at times. For the last two weeks I have now also a feeling that a section on my spine feels bruised and is painful. The headaches seem to be mostly on the left side and I feel exhausted. I have been to the neurologist who just said I must deal with it. Please assist" -67651,What causes staph infection on labia?,"Thanks for your query at HCM!According to me there is no connection between your previous and present infection.You have developed urinary tract infection.You need to collect mid stream urine and get routine microscopy and culture/sensitivity done and start the treatment based on test results.Also get USG of abdomen and Pelvis done to see the extent of involvement as you are complaining pain (could be involvement of kidney).Get complete hemogram, BUN and S.creatinine test done.Visit a urologist/GP get these tests done you will be fine.Take care! ",hello doctor ! 4 months ago i was involved in car accident and suffered multiple fraction to my right arm and dislocated both shoulders . After the operations i discovered I have MRSA infection and I am on antibiotic four times a day.I yesterday i found that i am going to the toilet lot and sometimes get pain on my left back side -108151,What causes spot on lung and blood thickening?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more but better to rule out exercise induced ischemia first. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for major heart related diseases. Sometimes, excessive cardio exercise can cause musculoskeletal chest pain. So avoid excessive cardio exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, I'm a 35 yr old female and I started working out 2-3 times a week 9 mths ago. When under intense cardio, I experience one-sided (either right or left) chest pain right over my breast area. I'm not sure if that's the subclavian artery.The pain is so intense that, while the cardio class is going, I put pressure with my hands on the pain, to alleviate it. Why is this happening? Should I worry?" -158583,What causes swelling in the lower legs?,Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes they are useful in neuropathy associated weakness of limbs. You may continue above medications and still have queries please feel free to ask. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"My wife 50 yrs age, had removed uterus & overies, now she is getting right leg pain below knee. doc prescribed tab prelogic 75 mg and nurobion injection once a week. she feels weakness on the right leg aind pain below knee and ankle. pl revert with the above medication it will go???" -62384,Should one take a booster for rabies?,"I dont think your symptoms are necessarily because of insect bite. Low grade fever with malaise can occur in any infection - bacterial or viral in origin. Depending upon the geography of your area, further investigations for malaria, dengue, typhoid, influenza etc may be required. Undiagnosed fever for more than 2 weeks is not a good sign. A mere CBC will not be helpful. Depending upon your ESR and CRP levels, your treating physician should be planning further. ","For the past two weeks I have felt queasy, tired, and run a low fever (99.9). I also have discomfort in my left lower abdomen which my doctor thought was due to a twisted pelvis. He is an internist/osteopath so he adjusted it a week ago. I had a CBC run and all was good. I have an insect bite under my breast but did not think to tell him about it. Could it be related?" -152462,What can cause severe leg cramps and spams from the calf through the thigh?,"Hi, Kindly visit a nearby clinic get a dressing done. If pain is not there, its good, but avoid any contact with water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Sunny Anand, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","my elbow was cut last night during a hockey game, the wound is wide and there is a small sac looking thing that appears inside the exposed area. When I bend it completely and hold it up to the mirror I can see my bone. The cut does not hurt and is no longer bleeding at all. How bad is this and what should I do next?? I am a 28 year old male" -16627,"I have gastric problems, and I puke every day. What to do?","Hi. I have gone through your details, and I appreciate your concern. As per the history, most likely you have severe gastritis with overlapping esophageal spasm and gastroesophageal reflux. It is because the stomach acids regurgitate back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and severe burning sensations. Dyspepsia can be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dyspepsia can also be a sign of a stomach ulcer or gastritis, which is an inflammation of the lining of your stomach. I suggest you get an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, to rule out any erosion of esophageal mucosa or Barrett's esophagus or ulcers. I suggest you try the following. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. If your symptoms are not relieving, please discuss with your primary physician. To be on the safe side, I would suggest getting an EKG (electrocardiography) done because sometimes atypical angina can present with same symptoms. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old male, I smoke weed and cigarettes every day, and do not eat food at the right time. So, I have gastric problems and I puke every day, from the past six months. What to do?" -119817,Whats causing your tummy trouble?,"Hi.Stool softener taken at an inappropriate time can cause such problems. It is always taken at bedtime. Other possibility is that you took more than usual dose of it. So you got the problem you have mentioned.Never take this particular medicine as it does not suit you.Take plenty of water orally , banana, activated charcoal tablets. No one takes laxative for hunger pains, Get your blood sugar tested , you may be diabetic. ","Hi, I've been feeling very hungry in the morning when I woke up. I'm not sure if this was hunger or if my stomach was hurting a lot however. So I took a stool softener after eating 2 sandwiches and felt slightly better for 3 hours. When I got home I had to run to the toilet all of a sudden. When I sat on the toilet, I was pooping a brown liquid at the same rate at which I urinate. I do not think a stool softener is supposed to do this." -150616,Suggest treatment for sprain in ankles,"Hello,It may be due to sprain or fracture. For further assessment you may require x ray toe after orthopedic surgeon consultation. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require toe strapping. Use support while walking. Avoid direct pressure on toe. Hope I have answered your query...Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr Shyam kaleFamily and general physician ","Today is Friday, Wednesday morning I ran into a chest freezer with my little toe. I m pretty sure it is broke. It hurts and is swollen, can t wear shoes. No big deal. The problem is I keep getting nauseous. Usually after I eat or after being on my feet for a while. Is this a concern?" -78186,What causes high uric acid levels an low HDL?,"Hey.Welcome to HCM.Yes, you can take Simethicone as an antacid and antiflatulence. It will not harm your kidneys.Also to prevent gas formation, try to avoid eating oily and spicy foods.Drink plenty of water everyday.Do moderate physical exercise everyday.Hope i have answered your question. If you have any other questions, then i will be happy to help you.:)Take care.Regards.Dr. Surender sharma. ","Hello dear doctors, I was found to have acute kidney injury and our local doctors here flashed me out with iv fluids but after two days of being discharge i still feel pain in my tummy and have gassiness. My question is, can I take kremil s ( simethicone )antacid/ antiflatulence?is it okay for my kidneys? My stomach Hurts whenever I have food intake and also upon discharge. Please help. Thanks" -220916,Intermittent pain post root canal. Pain feels like brain freeze. Normal?,"dear friend. thanks for sharing your concern. you have developed oral candidiasis. that is fungal infection of candida albicans. are you on steroids,or taking prolonged antibiotic? xerostomia and poor oral hygiene conditions predispose to oral candidiasis. for this i would recommend, rx tab fluconazole 150 mg once daily. topical application of nystatin is also helpful. take plenty of fluids,keep yourself hydrated. maintain very good oral hygiene. i hope this helps. thanks. ","Hi, My query is about an oral yeast infection which is like a white coating on the back of my tongue , also the tip of my tongue is quiet painful with small bumps. My GP has given me Nystatin tablets and Daktarin oral gel which I have been using for 2 weeks with only a slight improvement, but the condition appears to be very stubborn. I also have developed a slimy feeling in my mouth causing me to spit out saliva that is slimy. I would value your opinion. Thank you. Kind Regards Maxine Inglis" -80576,Have pain in the kidney and coloured urine. Had kidney stones earlier. Can this be a re-occurrence?,"Hi,Symptoms you have mention are more common complication of Ureteral stent and are temporary and goes away after removal of stent. But you should consult your treating doctor for examination, if stent has been dislocated or there is any infection.Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work Let me know if you have any further questions. ",I have a stent from my kidney to my bladder. It bleeds and has been bleeding the 2 months that i have had it. I am now sick and have been coughing a lot. The is a lot of pain from my kidney all the way through to my penis. Is this normal or do i need to go to the hospital? -236520,How to rule out down syndrome in fetus?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I think you should go with the advise of your psychiatrist. Mainly because, your psychiatrist is the person who knows better about the physical and mental condition of the patient. Before prescribing any medicines, a doctor takes many conditions into consideration. In this case, if the psychiatrist suggest Seroquel, I will request you to go with that suggestion. You may share your considerations with him. But work with him for perfect treatment and cure.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. ","She has severe anxiety. Has taken trazodone in the past but the dosage either does not work or makes her feel too groggy in the morning. The doctor is suggesting Seroquel, but I am not comfortable with that drug for her r/t weight gain side effects. Any suggestions?" -80091,What would be the diet to follow for a kidney stone?,"Yes, it can be due to a stone. In my clinic, I usually advise urine routine, X-ray KUB, ultrasound of abdomen & pelvis, renal function tests.Usual treatment for small stones (less than 7 mm & causing no obstruction to urine outflow as determined with investigations) is antispasmodics, pain killers & diuretics.Consult Urologist for drugs, drink no more than 3 litres of water per day. ","Hello, I have been peeing a little bit of blood the last 24 hrs and drinking plenty of water to help flush my system. I ve only now pasted a lot of blood with some flesh exiting. I ve just drunk 1l of juice and 1.5L of water to help flush me out…would I have kidney stones? Thanks Peter." -48580,What causes irregular heart beat and chest discomfort?,"Hello, Your symptoms could be related to anxiety. Anyway, I would recommend performing some tests (a resting ECG, a complete blood count for anemia, thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction and blood electrolytes for possible imbalance). An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring would help examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time and exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia. If all the above tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your skipped heart beats. In the meantime, I would recommend reducing caffeine and alcohol intake. Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","i ve been having what seem like skipped heart beats... They happen as much as 3 or 4 times a day sometimes. i m only 28, but i haven t always been the healthiest... I m not over weight but i did drink alot in the past. Could I have damaged my heart?" -223572,How to improve penile size after having laceration on penis?,"Hi, It can be a abnormal sperm cells with lost tail structures. If the count is normal nothing much to worry and five to ten percent abnormal forms are quite common in any semen sample. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain ","we found tiny oval cells without tail or flagella or ciliae moving like crazy( almost like spermatozoa) . upon staining they have no definate nucleus,but half of them had some bacteria agaist te cell membrane. The size is.slightly bigger than . than a normal sperm cell" -70475,How effective is the rabies vaccination?,Thanks for contacting HCM. Dear patient you have been exercising wearing nylon stretch pants. The exercise basics is to wear cotton. Sweat and nylon don't go hand in hand. your yeast infection is because of nylon pants during exercise. Adderall doesn't cause yeast infection but is a drug which should not be taken without medical advise as it has serious physical and psychological side effects and can cause dependence. Also please get yourself checked for diabetes as fungal infections are more common in diabetics. Regards ,"Yes, I am a 45 year old female who works out at the gym and I wear nylon stretch pants. I recently started taking adderall and developed a yeast infection in the last two days. Is it possible that the adderall may be causing the infection. Admittingly, I deal with some stress, but have been working out frequently for about a month now and again, only recently developed the yeast infection. The adderall, I've only been taking for one week. Can you help?" -85193,Is a large rounded calculus inside the gall bladder serious?,"having gall-stone (stones in gal-bladder) most of the time remains asymptomatic but sometime it may give u trouble. As you already got the pain attack the chances are high that you will get the problem again. I as a doc suggest you not to get it removed until you get serious troubles like,burst/perforation gallbladderjaundicesecondary infectionobstruction in bile duct.Till that time take some precaution measures like 1) avoid high fat diet2) don't take painkillers like morphine and other narcotics 3) alcohol must be avoided4) routine ultra sonography ","In November I had a gallbladder attack in which I went to the hospital to get pain medication to relieve me of the pain. I have had no re-occuring attacks since. However, I had an ultrasound done, and my results showed that I have a gallbladder that is packed with stones. My doctor suggested I leave it to see if I have any more problems. But should I get it removed incase it ruptures? Or can I leave it, and hope I don't have re-occuring attacks?" -29604,What is the cure for priapism?,Hi. Relax and do not worry. For further information consult an urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I have a problem of priapism or prolonged erection at night since more than a year. During the day I find many people staring at me directly or indirectly, and this creates tension or pressure on my mind. I try to be normal as much as possible, but due to intrusive thoughts, anxiety and physical appearance people react in such ways. This tension escalates in the form of priapism, especially during night times. When I wake up the pressure or the tension in my head is not there, but when I check my penis I find engorged veins on the surface. My anus is also loose and hips flattened, which I think is due to prolonged involuntary or forced erection. These causes depression and physical weakness. The sight of my penis becoming thinner and veins appearing on the surface itself is horrifying to me. Earlier, there was no pain or engorged veins on the surface. But, since one month, these symptoms have started. The veins make it difficult to walk freely. I cannot stop people around me from staring or passing offensive comments at me so easily, but the consequence that is involuntary erection during sleep is taking its toll on my health and career. I know my behavior might be too polite or I can say weird things which cause people to react in such ways, but this problem occurring every night does not enable me to improve my appearance and behavior. I have heard of the NPT, but the symptoms I see, and the tension that I feel in my mind is totally different from that. Please help." -131078,Is Ceftin and steroid nose spray right treatment for sinusitis?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe clearing of your throat during the day is likely related to post nasal drip which is also one of the common causes of a persistent cough.Post nasal drip would contribute to your difficulty in controlling your asthma.It would be treated by avoiding any known allergens and a topical steroid nasal spray. An oral antihistamine may also be needed.There are some persons that have exercise induced asthma and this may be the case for you.If this is the case then the use of your reliever medication shortly before exercising would help.I hope this helps ","I have had asthma for most of my life and have had no problems, but as I started running it started to act up and soon I was constantly coughing and clearing my throat throughout the day...it feels like I constantly have to cough. A few days ago I couldn't breath and my chest also felt really tight, but the weird thing was the tingling in my hands and feet. I just started on a new Qvar inhaler...could it be side effects?" -210355,How to treat thyroid problem in babies?,Hi...he could be having dandruff or a seborrhoea of the scalp. This type odorous scalp on becoming wet is vey common in these two conditions. You can wash his hair thrice a week with Nizoral shampoo after your dermatology consult.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,My 4 year old son has had a skunk oder every time he sweats or when he gets wet in the sprinkler or even the shower. I only notice the smell from his head. at first I thought he rubbed up againt a dog that had been sprayed but it has been 2 weeks. after he gets out of the shower and sits down with me and is completely dry he does not have this oder. what could this be? -178963,Is memory loss symptom of T and A?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.First of all, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about the three hyperintense (bright) lesions on the MRI brain. In that regard, I agree with your neurologist.These bright spots are non specific and can occur in a variety of conditions, ranging from migraine to ischemia and demyelination.At your age, the most common underlying cause could be high Blood pressure.Since about three years have passed, you may repeat the MRI brain to look for any disease progression. If there is no increase in the number of lesions (spots), then, there is no reason to worry.However, if there has been a progression, then, you would require evaluation to find out the underlying cause.I hope it helps.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist ","I had an MRI in 2011 and it showed 3 extremely bright white spots on one side of my brain. The neurologist told me it s nothing to be concerned about, But, I have found that the bright spots are actually something to be concerned about. I have balance problems, attention problems, swallowing problems, difficulty in expressing myself and feel clumsy. My mother is 92 and has had dementia for 3 or 4 years. I have read about Leukoaraiosis and I m concerned that the 3 bright spots and how it may be affecting me. I am a female age 73 I m sorry, I should have known, you don t anything free. I don t wish to continue because when I started to state my situation, there didn t seem to be any indication of having to pay." -223403,What is the treatment for a lump in the penis?,"Hello, There is absolutely no harmful effect. There are only myths about it. One can do it whenever he/ she wants. But remember, anything in excess is not useful. If you are addicted to it, it can divert your attention and may cause loss of concentration in studies, works and family life. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta ",hi doctor..i am 20 years old..i had a habit of masterbating ..i was doing masterbating for 2 years..but before 1year itself i stoped it completely..and am not doing it not even think about it..but weekly once i my sperms comes out while sleeping without ma knowledge...and i thoroughly feel that i got impotence..my pennis becomes small and weak..am geting sperms within a min..and i feel that i have got nerves weakness..my fingers are shivering... can i overcome this porblem doctor??there is any treatment for this??can i full ma life partner aftter ma marriege..?pls tel me doctor..am so worried about this pls -49254,Does strenuous exercise cause high troponin levels?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Warfarin doesn't interact with codeine. You can take codeine along with Warfarin with out any concerns. Monitor INR regularly while you are on Warfarin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I have RX for pain: APAP/CODEINE TAB 300-30MG, and was told it is a combination of Tylenol and Codeine. I ve not taken it. My concern is that it may interact negatively with one or more of the many meds I take for heart and lung conditions, including Warfarin blood thinner (have artificial mitral and aortic valves). Any suggestions? Thank you!" -180664,"Have transverse myelitis, loss of sensation in legs, unable to walk. Taken steroids. How long to recover?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I am glad to know that you have made a remarkable recovery from the disabling stroke that you suffered earlier, and are able to perform most of your daily activities.Botox is very helpful in relieving spasticity after stroke, and relieving pain due to spasticity.Based on the location of blood clot in your stroke, we do not expect significant imbalance in your case. Imbalance is often seen in cases of stroke affecting the cerebellum or its connections (located at the back of brain). So, I would be interested in seeing your latest MRI brain report.Regarding treatment for imbalance, some medications such as amantadine may help, but much of recovery would depend on physiotherapy and rehabilitation.I hope it helps.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist ","I had a stroke 6 years ago which was a blood clot on the right side of my brain causing severe damage to the left side of my body. have gone through several types of theraphy that has given me back much of my ability to live a some what normal life. I am receiving Botox treatments every 3 months from a neurologist that is helping the toes on my left foot from curling under and causing great pain and ability to walk. It has helped tremendously. However my biggest problem is my balance.... Although I have recovered and come along way from my stroke physically, my balance has become worse causing a lot of dangerous falls. It is not dizziness it is Balance, have gone to eye doctors & earing testing. this balance problem renders me walking as if I have consumed a lot of alcohol, which I do not drink even socially. is it just something I must learn to live with or could there be help out their anywhere? I would so appreciate your feedback or any suggestions you could offer?" -189738,Does Paget's disease get transmitted by contact? Is this a type of cancer?,"Hellowelcome to health care magicYou didn't mention in the query about the lump,,,whether it is freely mobile or just attached to the skin like a swelling in the forehead..Eggs have very nutritive value,,it contains more protein,also contain Vit B12 which is essential for neurological development..you can take eggs no problem..Eating eggs is unrelated to your problem.there is no dietary restriction to a sinus problem(if assumed it a sinus problem)consult radiologist and have your CT of paranasal sinuses(PNS)it will reveal what is the hidden problem..Then show it to your ENT specialist and get suggestionsThank youDr.siddartha ","helo i got a lump on my forehead its not painful, i have had this for my than 7 yrs now. An ENT specialist said i got sinus and think i have had them for more than 7years. I turned down the advise for surgical correction. In January this year,i realised that eggs were contributing to my sinus problem. I stopped taking them since then and there is a change for the better. My questions are 1)how can i deal with this lump, i am worried that it might cancerous since my sinuses are not completely, i could still be reacting to other types of food. Can i have a list foods and other conditions that are known to trigger sinuses so i can go on a try and error session with that. many thanks" -250150,Suggest treatment for hepatitis B in pregnancy,"Hello,Cannabis is still under a lot of scrutiny and there is a lot of mixed information out there about it. There are some things that are clearly bad for you in pregnancy like cigarettes and then most other things are not as clear. I don't think there are any great studies that say cannabis is safe or dangerous in pregnancy. The big issue here above all else is that cannabis has not been widely accepted by society so using it during labor or pregnancy can lead to child social service issues. I am not sure what country you live in but in the US you would end up with a visit from a social worker. This is a purely legal and social issue but medically/health-wise it's hard to say if it's safe. I think there are probably things that are a lot worse but I don't think anyone is going to feel comfortable recommending it for pain relief in this setting until more research has been done.Take care,Dr D. ","what do you know, or what can you find out about using cannibis as a pain relief during labour? obviously not smoking it, but drinking tea or ingesting it. i have read it can speed up labour, help with pain management and make everything go more smoothly. i gave up smoking and drinking compleatly when i became pregnant as i know its not good for the baby. this is my second baby and with my first labour i had all the drugs which caused failour to progress and i ended up getting a secerian after 26 hours of labour. i dont want to go through that again and have been told its safe for me to have a natural delivery this time but i dont want any of the drugs i got the first time. as iv heard cannibis can speed things up i was contemplating this as an alternitive form of pain relief ( and alternitive meaning not conventional, nothing to do with all that homeopathy noncence!) anyway, the idea is that it blocks the pain receptors and relaxes you making labour easier and has less side effects than morphine and similar drugs used during labour. iv read online from many women swearing by it, ofcourse that is not a credibal scourse and iv only been able to find a few studies done on it and they seem to be positive as long as its not smoked. so whats your medical opinion? and dont just say cannibis is bad because the government tells you to. its a well known fact cannibis has medicinal pain relieving properties and is safer than alcohol and tobacco." -135296,"Sneezing after sex, in a monogamous relationship with wife. How to prevent this allergy?",THESE ARE SYMPTOMPS OF FOOD OR DRUG OR COSMETIC ALLERGIES FEW TIPS FOR CLEARING AVOID GREESY AND OILY FOOD NO USE OF MUSTARD COCONUT WALNUT GROUNDNUT ALMONDS SOYA BEAN OILS USE OLIVE FOR COOKING AND APPLICATION NBON TOXIC SOAPS SHAMPOO CREAMS TO BE APPLIED ALSO STOP MILK AND DIARY PRODUCTS NO USE OF ANTIBIOTICS BRUFEN PARACETAMOL DIETRY SUPPLIMENTS DISPRIN ASPIRIN I THINK YOU CAN GET RID OF THE PROBLEM ,"I keep getting a very painful rash on my legs. It will develop in one or two spots, with each spot appearing roughly circular. Before anything shows on the skin I will feel tenderness and itching/burning. After a day or two the rash will show up with small blisters that appear white. The circles will also be ringed with redness and the circular area is swollen and raised. It is very painful, almost like a very bad bruise. I can't touch it without pain and even clothing rubbing on it hurts. After several days the blisters will break and a clear liquid leaks out. Then the area will scab over, but only where the blisters burst. The scab does not cover the entire affected area, as in there is not one big scab. When the scabs finally disappear I am still left with a darkened area for several months. They come back every 3-4 months, and always appear somewhere on my legs, though usually they are on or near my knees. My most recent outbreak is currently in the middle of my thigh." -13374,Is it safe to take Omeprazole when breastfeeding?,Hello. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hello doctor, I am nursing a 2 month old, and I was told that I need to take Omeprazole. I have gallstones. So, my question is, is it safe to take 40 mg Omeprazole once daily while breastfeeding? My PCP says I should not, but the baby's pediatrician said it is alright. So, I am not sure what to do." -75831,Is there a chance for me to ovulate with PCO problem ?,"Hi welcome to health care Magic your sperm count is normal... but the percentage of active sperms is less, the normal active sperm is more than 60%.. but still you can become father, as 30 % of sperm is active.. you need to improve your nutrition.. avoid hot bath more than half an hour.. which will decrease the sperm growth... testis are out side the body because it needs below the body temperature for growth of sperm, this is one of the reason.. ","hi , my sperm count is 127 millieon and active motile percentile is 31% is it normal ?is it fetile?" -22553,How to reduce weight soon by following diet?,Hello. These simple procedures will help you to reduce weight by one or two kilos per month. For more information consult a general practitioner online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ,"Hi doctor, I started to follow a diet to lose weight and tried eating foods with low calories. I exercise a lot. I am scared to eat foods with high calories. I am not taking heavy meals. I am taking only my breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, I feel like foods in our house cause fattening in me. Please suggest." -216212,Suggest remedy for sore & swollen tongue,"Thanks for using Health Care magic.Read your query.Teething pain can cause fever in some children. Continue with the paracetamol syrup with the child , if there are no signs of any throat infection.Once the tooth erupts , he will be fine.If the fever does not reduce with the medicine or the symptoms of sore throat increases , consult the pediatrician.Thanks and regards . ","My 6 year old started complaining of a sore throat today as well as a ""toothache."" His throat and mouth look normal but I noticed his 6 year molars are coming in. Tonight he has had a slight fever (100.4). So, could the molars be causing the sore throat? Should I go ahead and call his doctor in the morning? Thanks" -131404,Will 'levocit' and 'vozet' help in treating skin allergy?,"hello, thanks for your query, dulera contains mometasone with frometrol, might be you are resistent to that combination. ask your doc to change the combination. hope I have answered your query. all the best. take care ","I have had almost daily shortness of breath - mostly with activity for about five months. Itstarted after a bad sinus infection that took a long time to heal. My pcp put me on dulera 100 initially for two weeks and the sob totally cleared up and remained fine for another two weeks before returning. He sent me to an asthma/allergy doc who did a ct of sinuses, spirometry and diagnosed me with adult onset asthma. Also did a skin prick and couldn t find allergens. Started me back on dulera 200 but now it isn t helping. Why would the medication help only a month and a half ago and now it isn t? Should I see another type of doctor?" -30382,Rash on the penis for second time. I am scared of penile cancer.,"Hi. Fasting blood sugar, postprandial blood sugar and HbA1c levels in blood. Revert back with the reports to an andrologist online.--->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/andrologist ","Hi doctor, For the second time I have suffered a rash on the glans of my penis in this year. This time the rash was more intense in color. There has never been any itching or pain associated with this rash. But, just a scary looking color. I was tested for all STD and STI infections before a month and it was negative for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HPV, etc. This was completed by full blood test and urine sample. I am 36 years old and married. My sexual partner has been the same for the last 10 years. I do have a tight foreskin, which cannot be retracted the whole way over the head of my penis, but can come back about 75% of the way. Over the past three weeks, the rash has subsided and the redness is slowly going away. I have used Hydrocortisone 1% for two days and Canesten cream for two days. I also have Trimovate cream, which was prescribed to me for the first occurrence of this rash earlier this year.My main concern is penile cancer, although rare from what I have read, it worries me that this could be a tumor of some sort. Or is this a case of balanitis? The other concern I have is the white markings on my penis, which have developed over the past one month. My personal hygiene is excellent. I do not use soaps on my penis glans and just warm water twice a day. I have attached some images of the rash. I would appreciate any advice." -23669,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -250968,What causes pain after removal of ovary?,Exact cause of this congenital defect in the baby is not known. you should get a consult with a high risk obstetics doctor and genetist who can answer your questions. ,"I am sanchita (26 yrs) and had a missed abortion due to cerebral dysgenesis. Doctor says that there is no brain development, no heart beat and the faetel is lying unstable. Could you please let us know the reason, so that we can take some precaution for the next one after atleast three months." -120181,How to treat inguinal hernia?,"Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.The large mass described by you could be a recurrence of your hernia, or some kind of collection of serum/blood/infected tissue post surgery. I would suggest you to get your self reviewed by your treating surgeon at the earliest possible to chalk out proper management of the same. This needs a personal physical examination of your abdomen and the swelling to know the cause and plan out the treatment accordingly.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef ","Hello I had hernia repair 2 months ago and a revised tummy tuck , now my belky bottom is getting smaller and smaller, also it still running fluids thats smell, draining I would say .I had to have my abdomen drained 3 time and now its hard on one side, the right side feels like there is a large mass there please advise" -161478,What can I do to heal sprained ankle?,"Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. You may use some other pain killers like tramadol and acetaminophen but after asking your physician for proper dosing and visit the pharmacy and buy some OTC sleeping pills if fail visit a psychiatrist for evaluation of your old underlying condition and stay a beleiver .Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you,Any further clarifications feel free to ask. ","Im not been well for years iv had many diagnoses iv been thru a lot of trauma, abuse neglect, molestation, I don t live in the past but I know these things have effected my brain. I am a believer therefore Christ has been my strength Iv been on disability for over 10 yrs because my conditions , anxiety, bipolar , ADD and I have a lot of health problem fibromyalgia arthritis . my meds have changed so much that I have often just stopped because nothing has ever helped me. Iv gained 20 pounds in two months, im 42 years old and im so fatigued I have to drag my self to do anything , my meds have changed once more and today I feel plum crazy. im also coming cold turkey off lyrica and brentellix. and I have been put on Adderall 20mg 2 x daily. I do fill more alert but I feel like im on a roller coaster. my main complaint is the fatigue, depression and my mind will not shut down till im plum exhausted and finally go to sleep , I wake up all thru the night, I don t have the energy to even maintain personal grooming , which makes me more depressed." -51665,Can sinusitis elevate blood pressure?,As you stated that you frequently suffer from anxiety therefor in your case this can be due to sudden anxiety or panic attacks which lead to such condition but that must be evaluated by a psychiatrist before labelling you as a case of this issue ,"Hi I'm 18 years old and suffer from mild anxiety. From time to time I get a sharp pain on the left side of my chest, much like a stitch from running, that makes it painful to inhale. It goes away after a few seconds, and usually occurs when I'm resting, but stretch or bend funny. What could this be?" -140546,What causes pain in lower right side of back and fever?,"Hi,It seems that you might be having some degenerative changes in your spines and knee joint producing pinched nerve pain.Go for x-ray lumbo-sacral region and right knee joint.After report go for proper treatment and physiotherapy.Ok and take care. ","Male, 58 Yrs, 172 cm, 68 Kg, some backache and pain in right knee. I generally sleep flat like a dead body and no gas passes out of my stomach. In the morning, there is so much pain that reduces by itself, once the gas is released during urination etc. Keeping warm (using blanket) helps." -59831,What causes chills after taking Cipro for UTI?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It looks like viral infection only and it can cause swollen glands or swollen lymph nodes. The swollen lymph nodes can take a longer time to get better so do not worry about it.In case if it is not getting better consult an Emergency room and get a blood test done. For now, take Dextromethorphan syrup to reduce a cough and Paracetamol for aches. Drink warm water and take steam inhalation.Take sufficient rest and avoid spicy and irritant foods.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Honey Arora ","Hello,I have had swollen and painful glands on the left side (under chin, just above collarbone) for about three weeks. I developed a cold after the first week. I have never had painful swollen glands with a cold and am worried that it is not getting better. I am also still exhausted and experiencing body aches and a bad but dry chest cough. No fever. This seems like a cold, but I am eating well, sleeping, and drinking lots of water. Why isn't it getting better?" -249299,What treatment methods should be followed for a 20-year-old who has recovered from gonorrhea and trying to conceive?,"Hi, Since you are still having regular cycles you have chances of getting pregnant. Fertomid will help you to get pregnant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi Dr I m 43 years and I only have one child who is 25 yrs. Now I want a second child and I m still menstruating,last week I went to see a doctor and he prescribed me fetomid and and he said I must take one ech day after finishing my menses for 5 days..Do I have chances of getting pregnant?" -198667,Suggest remedy for floppy limbs in 2 week old baby,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","my girlfriend s daughter, who is 9 years old all of a sudden has got high temperature and fell asleep. My girlfriend did not measure her temperature and decided to leave her sleep if her temperature goes down. I insist that she takes her temperature but she does not. The girl almost never gets sick. What can it be? What should her mother do?" -238536,How to overcome distraction of mind while writing an exam?,"HelloThanks for using Health Care Magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.You need to keep seeking dermatological help. Meanwhile you may spend some time in creative activities such as drawing to keep you out of this stress. Hope this helps,If you have any further query, I would like to help you on the link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddyWish you good health,Kind regardsDr. Srikanth Reddy ","I have had folliculitis directly after I was assaulted and now I am suffering from PTSD and Depression my Dr says that it can be caused by stress and anxiety it seems to flare up when I am more so and I cant get rid of it I am seeking I have tried antibiotics , I have no fungus or infection tested 3 times I am getting desperate of a solution to get rid of it please. I AM GETTING STRESSED AS I CANT GET RID OF IT AND ITS GETTING VERY PAINFUL ... HELP THANKS JULIE" -165784,What causes swelling in ankles and feet with numbness and tingling feeling?,"hi,thanks for writing to healthcaremagic. yes, surgery for thigh fracture can wait till your brother is out of coma.thigh fracture, although should be trearted early, but is certainly not an emergency especially for a patient who is in coma.till then his fracture should be immobilised atleast by an external splint with or without traction, which i am sure your doctors must have done.surgery can be done once he is out of coma and anaesthesist certifies him fit to undergo surgery.hope i have been of help to you.if satisfied, please rate my replythank you ","Brother is in a drug induced coma following a severe head injury. He also has a compound fracture of the thigh. Is it your opinion, based on brother being 20 and otherwise healthy, that surgery on the thigh fracture should wait until he is out of the induced coma. Coma was induced d/t increasing icp which is being closey monitored and is improving. Current icp 32mmhg, vs are stable, no major internal injuries.Thank You for your opinion." -103217,What causes sudden chest pain and pulling sensation in abdomen?,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query for your mother thoroughly .* The condition requires precise diagnosis with the CT thorax , basic lab tests for the cause of the blood clot in the lungs , depending upon which one has to figure out the management guidelines .* If any reports available , I can guide further precisely .Hope this clears your doubt .Wishing her fine recovery .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards dear take care . ","Hi , my mom had a blood clot in her lungs and the doctor let her go to work early so almost once a month when she gets her period she goes really weak , and its hard for her to talk , she gets really tired really easly... would she have something else ? because every time we go to the hospital they say she has nothing and i would like my mom to be healthy 110% better" -116901,What are side effects of levothroxine pills (if any)?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Protonix(Pantoprazole) is not as effective when it is crushed before use.It should be taken whole.Anyway, it is still effective in protecting the stomach.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contappct me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",I am currently taking protonix & my prescription states that it has to be taken whole.I absolutely cannot & have never been able to swallow any pill of any size.I have been crushing my protonix despite the instructions.How much harm is this actually doing?-it still seems to be doing its job. -122734,What is the treatment for movement and pain in abdomen?,"Hi. This is called a gastro-intestinal reflex. This indicates you contracted an intestinal infection particularly at a junction of small intestine with the large intestine and appendix. You may please go for the blood tests routine and particularly of the typhoid. Another possibility of appendicitis has to be excluded by an ultrasound examination of whole abdomen. Start antibiotic treatment along with metronidazole under the directives of the Doctor. Continue for minimum of 5 days, see the results ; if typhoid is positive , insist for 21 days therapy.If appendicitis- ask if surgery is required now or after a gap with medical management. ","Hi, I recently came back from an overseas trip and ever since my return 2 weeks ago, I have been experiencing abdominal cramps after I eat . It's like airbubbles in my ribs and I have a lot of bloating a discomfort. Any advice would be appreciated. Jacki" -137444,How to get rid of anemia?,"Most people carry this scar, it poses a problem only if your immune system is compromised. So you need not worry as long as you dont get debilitating diseases like AIDS. ",hi in childhood i have a primary complex i was untreated that. now i have a doubt that tuberculosis scar on my lung what is the treatment for this .i was unable to go to foreign countries -105673,What causes irritation in the chest and throat?,"Respected user , hiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Cause is psychosomatic manifestation of underlying stress or anxiety disorder .* This is subcouncious thought of certain pattern manifesting clinically as agony situation .* Need more of relaxation , avoidance of stress , anxiety , sound sleep with supportive medicines for existing ailments .Hope to clarify your query .Welcome for further assistance .Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving opportunity to assistWishing you fine recovery . Regards dear . ","Age: 44, 5'7"" 180lbs I've had these symptoms for 9 days now. ER has determined that I not having heart attack, stroke, or any of the common scary things they test for. Left arm aches off and on, loud ringing left ear varies, pain behind left eye varies, blood pressure higher than normal, easily winded now going up stairs, left thigh feels funny, and certain times it feels like my heart is being squeezed and feels like I'm not going to make it. I've been to the ER twice, doctor's office twice. All test results are negative. I'm frustrated and scared when the attacks happen. I caught a bad cold while traveling to Salt Lake City. The cold symptoms went away. I went for a short jog when my left arm started hurting and I got dizzy. Heart/chest pressure started 3 days later. Again, this isn't a heart attack. I'm an healthy guy. Any suggestions would be really helpful." -87744,What are the symptoms of enlarged liver?,"Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.Gallbladder disease can present with right upper quadrant pain, jaundice and fever. The blood and mucus stool you had is not a symptom of gallbladder disease. It indicates you are having colitis. This could be due to infection or inflammatory bowel disease.Stool analysis and if needed a colonoscopy may be done to find the cause.I hope that answers your question.Regards,Dr.R.K. ",I have symptoms of gallbladder disease. Sharp upper right quadrant pain. Doctors checked for stones and negative. Next I m having a Hida scan. Been constipated for a week and now when I tried and wiped I had a pink mucus discharge and a pink drop in the bowl. Could this also be from gallbladder disease? -77060,Suggest remedy for kidney patient having chikungunya,"Hello welcome to healthcaremagic.I can understand your problem. Common causes of hamaturia are :-1) urinary tract infections2) bladder stone3) bladder or renal infection4) injury5) after genitourinary surgeriesyou can take tab. oflox oz 200 mg, syp. cital, tab. urikind 200 mg. Drink lot of fluids. Keep yourself hydrated. Do ultrasound abdomen and pelvis. Maintain proper hygiene. Treatment depends upon underlying conditions. I will suggest you to follow up with detailed history or consult with urologist for detailed examination.I think this will clarify your concerns. Thank you. Take care. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician. ","hi, I have been in microgynon 30 for 5 years with no problems, however today after I urinated, I found a dark browny blood on the tissue, but not in my underwear or urine, and only after I pee. any ideas on what this could be? I m not due on my period for 2 weeks." -204237,Need medication for redness near the testicles,"Hi.. I completely understand your worry and the concern regarding your child. I would like to know few background information about her.1.Was she born at term?any problems during delivery? How was the first one month? What was her birth weight? 2.Has her feeding been normal and how is her weight gain over these two years? 3.Is there any family history of allergy or wheezing problems?4.Does she make any sounds during sleep?5.Has she ever had any respiratory illnesses or hospitalized anytime? Please get back with the answers, I can guide you further. Dr.V.S.Sri Vidhya Chennai ","My 2 year old has a constant cough that doesn't seem to go away and has gotten worst and she sweats alot, I don't know what to do she has been dealing with this almost since she was born and prescriptions doesn't seem to help. I want to find out whats goin ...""" -116720,Can zyrtec for conculsion causes pain in eye and head?,"Hello, Clotrimoxazole can cause allergic rash as well as every other substances or drug you can take. The best way to treat it is to stop taking Clotrimazole and use antihistamines such Benadryl or Citerizine. If you see any swelling in mouth and face go to ER for epinephrine and Prednisone injections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician ","I recently began applying Clotrimazole topical solution, USP, 1% to my toe nails to treat a fungus. I am experiencing a rash or rather bumps on my thighs and around the area where my belt fits. Benedryl relieves this condition. Could the Clotrimazole be causing this?" -176656,What causes occasional skull pain?,"I'm sorry you had to have this experience. By the description your husband may have had a seizure. He have to see the docyor immediately, because if he doesn't suffer from epilepsy he has to do different tests and examinations to exclude different disease like brain tumor, stroke, hyperglicemia, brain infection, adult epilepsy etc. ","my husband was standing beside me and turned to me with his eyes very wide with a Blake stare and then just dropped to the floor with his eyes open with a stare I ve never seen, he could not here me and on the right side of his face switched and he just was not in this world and the he came to with no knowledge of what just napped said he was fine I took his blood pressure maybe 10 min after and it was normal?" -74742,"Trying to conceive, unsuccessful due to low sperm count. Prescribed clome, maxoza. Dosage of medication?","Hi, Duphaston acts as a supportive drug and does not induce ovulation by itself. So, your doctor may not have mentioned about timing of intercourse during this. To get a decent result in the treatment of infertility, you need to wait for at least 6 cycles. If you have not ovulated with a single drug, another drug may be added or injections given. Duphaston is a progestogen that helps in priming the endometrium after ovulation. Try to eat healthy food, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight, as this in itself settles some of the hormonal imbalances in PCOD. Good luck. ","good morning doc, i am currently 34 yrs old turning 35 this july and I am a PCOS patient. I am undergoing duphaston 10mg (10pcs) for ten days. I have been undergone 2 cycles under clomid and 1 cycle under femara but never ovulate. My doctor is an endo in infertility she never said anything to me about making contact in duration of my duphaston pills. I just want to ask and inquire if there is a chance of getting pregnant under duphaston pills? Yesterday is my last of taking the pills. I never had the chance to talk this over to my dr because my dr is in manila and right now i am here assigned in the province. Thanks so much :)" -186271,How long will I survive with Polycythemia vera?,Its an unfortunate situation and am sorry to say that there is nothing that can be done to completely cure it. The entire treatment will now be aimed at making her as comfortable as possible and to prolong her life. You will need to get a needle test done first to ascertain the type of tumor she has. Thereafter she needs to be put on chemotherapy if she can tolerate. At the same time she will need to start something for her pain. This will have to start with oral painkillers and escalated as and when required. ,"MY MOM JUST HAD A CT SCAN AND MRI. THEY SAY SHE HAS CANCER WRAPPED AROUND HER AEORTA, TOUCHING HER LUNG KIDNEYS AND SPREAD THRU HER BACK. THEY CANT OPERATE. WE HAD NO IDEA SHE IS 76. THEY SAY ITS THE MOST PAINFUL OF CANCERS. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS NEXT. SHE IS IN CALIF. IM IN NY AND IM TRYING TO GET THERE. HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN OUT OF NO WHERE" -96581,Suggest treatment for a large tumor below the ribcage,hi dear thanks for the query on HCMyou have had PERIANAL ABSCESS.1. you need to consult a surgeon urgently who will help you out by draining the abscess.2. need to get your blood investigations done to check for diabetes.3. may need gastroenterology opinion and endo anal ultrasound.4. it may lead to form fistula in ano- please hurry up and meet a surgeon for needful at the earliestthank you ,"Hi, okay about a month ago i had soft small lump near my anus and it gradually got bigger and harder and it ended up the quarter size of one of my cheek s, i couldn t walk an couldn t stand and couldn t even lay down proper with the pain, it burst one night in my sleep and i dont want to be graphic but what came out was yellow and was everywhere and it stunk. I noticed it had left a little hole after it burst an the liquid continued to come out for several day s. A week later i had another but only small and that burst and now i ve got another i ve had for about 8 or 9 day s that is just leaking the same fluid and i m scared and i dont know what to do. Ty" -243321,"Unable to speak properly, headache, redness, sweaty. What is the condition called?","Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. It is difficult to make a specific diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder based on the limited information that you have provided. More so, when the information is based on a retrospective recall by a third person. Merely a history of odd behaviour and a lapse of memory does not amount to a diagnosis of a DID. Such complex psychological disorders have to be diagnosed by a professional, based on a detailed history from reliable informants, such as close family members, and also a detailed psychological assessment. So, it is better not to speculate and make unecessary conclusions or give diagnostic labels to a person who is no more. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist ","My friend of many years has since died BUT I now suspect that she had DID because of her behavior on several occasions. She once attended dinner at my house, exhibited odd semi-hostile behavior and subsequently denied that she had ever been there and that I introduced her to an old school friend of mine. There were other instances I can mention but don't want to go on if I am totally wrong. YYYY@YYYY" -5319,Is there any treatment in ayurveda for stage 4 endometrial cancer with lung metastasis?,"Hello. As per the information provided it seems stage 4b of endometrial cancer. Which is clinically the last stage. In allopathy, treatment choices depend on many factors including age, associated medical conditions, the general condition of the patient and other diseases patient may be suffering from. One thing is common that surgery is not an option. The available option is chemotherapy. Many drugs are recommended for this stage including Cisplastin, Paclitaxel. Multiple drugs can be combined. Since uterus has been removed already so hormonal therapy will not help. But whether chemotherapy should be given or not, if yes then which drug to use, depending on the other factors mentioned above. If the patient's general condition is good and age is less and there are no other associated and co-existing diseases then we should consider chemotherapy. But if the age is above 60 and/or there are other co-existing diseases like diabetes or renal diseases then we should not consider chemotherapy. In Ayurveda, there are some medicines but they are not clinically proven. But in such patients basic treatment as per Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and kapha) help is giving relief and can help in decreasing clinical symptoms. Technically, I will need many details regarding his body composition and clinical symptoms before I can advise any treatment plan. Grossly, Since it is a disease originated from Vata sthana and spreaded to Kapha sthana and due to time effect usually all three doshas are disturbed. Sadabahar has been used in such cases with considerable success. Guduchi is also used. Cow urine has been proved to help in such cases. Final treatment depends on a detailed assessment of the body composition and doshas. ","Hello doctor, Is there any treatment plan for stage 4 endometrium cancer with lung metastasis. The uterus is removed but it recured in the lungs (but no recurence at the surgical site). Please suggest." -2761,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -22051,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -180421,"Leg pain, lethargy. Have pressing nerve at lumber 4. Reason?","DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your problem description and suggest you not to worry excessively. You start doing your normal day to day activities at your home town and everything should be alright.Such dizziness, nausea etc after an extended episode of roller coaster ride and being at resort. There are several reasons. Roller coaster, food, water, sleep patterns, being tired day after day, feeling away from home and friends, etc, etc.Hope this clears your doubts. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi! I ve been to Disneyland this week, and for five days i ve been riding roller coasters, nonstop. I ve always liked roller coasters, and to be honest I didn t ride any for a long time until now. Thing is, I feel so dizzy. I can sleep normally, I have no vomit urges or headaches , I just feel dizzy, like I have no sense of balance whatsoever. I only felt nausea today after dinner (Today was the last day on the resort and i also flew to my country).I ve been reading about head traumas and such, and now i feel really paranoid. Do i nedd to feel worried about this?" -78627,What do these creatinine and urea levels indicate?,"Hi, welcome to HCM.Looking to your history, I as a nephrologist can fully understand your concern.For dehydration, it is necessary first to confirm the cause of it and treat it.Dehydration, apart from causing water deficit in our body, it causes disturbances in electrolyte balance.Check for S.electrolytes, Basic urine report, S. creatinine, Bl. Urea and CBC.Saline has necessary amount of electrolytes as per our body's requirement.Other fluids available in market over the counter are not advisable for it.So, don't get panic. Consult with your physician and nephrologist and search for the main cause and treat it.You can communicate with me also with deatiled reports.I think this would be helpful to you.Best wishes. TC.Dr Jay Patel. ",Hi ive been in the hospital before dehydration. They said I was close to dyalasis. They kept for 2 days and gave me 8 bags of saline in my iv.I was wondering if I drink lots of powerade if maybe it would act in the same way as the saline or if I should go get chcked out.I have the same symptoms I had last time? -231330,Suggest ways to increase penis and testicles size,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Masturbation never causes you weak in any way.It will never harm you in any way. I advice you should do it. When you do not do it you won't be able to concentrate. Once you do it your mind become free and you can do it whatever you want to do it which includes study also.It is also a false belief that your body becomes weak. It won't affect the body in any way.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ",hello sir i am very upset for my habit that is masterbating i cannot overcome by masterbating. i feel that my memory power is getting low n low & lack of concentration in my studies can u help me with homemade tips bcoz i m unable to buy some medicine i want to recover my whole body effected by masterbating sir pls help me -162275,Suggest treatment for calf pain after an injury,"I hope you did attend ER after dog bite for anti rabies injection,vaccinations,immunisation.Show a doctor so that suitable antiseptic is applied and antibiotic medicines,anti inflammatory medicines may be prescribed.After wound healing and control of infection ,consult orthopaedic doctor if trigger finger is a doubt in your mind so that it's confirmed by a specialist,who may consider releasing tendon fibrosis if any,by injection depomedrol infiltration if required ","i was bitten by a dog on my hand, my middle finger was the worst at pad closest to the palm. It got infected a little and swole a lot for a week. I started meds immediatly for 10 days. now i still have severe stiffness in middle finger, still a little swollen and i also have trigger finger if i force it closed. still hurts and i am not sure why, can you give advise?? thanks derek" -37913,Do weight loss supplements hinder pregnancies when a person has PCOD ?,"Hi Priyadharshini, the best way to reduce weight is to watch your input(i.e. quality and quantity) of diet and output(activity, exercise etc). I am always sceptical about nutritional supplements advertised as making a dramatic change to one's weight. Good Luck. Take care. ","Hi docotor, I am trying to reduce weight,so thought of doing some workout and along with that i like to have Amway product Positrim .I am trying to conceive and i have pcod my age is 25. Can i take this weight reduction suppliment.will this affect in any way for conceiving. Please suggest" -193989,What does this stool test report indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The sound that happens when your infant breathes could be air passing over congested mucus in her nasal passages. Other causes could include: -flaccidity of structures in the neck near the vocal cords. -mucous web across the vocal cords. -narrowing of airway. - defect in cartilaginous tracheal rings. - a mass of small blood vessels in the trachea. First, what is causing the sound is determined and then what treatment, if any, can be decided. Somethings will disappear with time and others will require treatment Remember, the doctor who sees her will be able to provide the best advice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi I have a 3 month old with tonsillitis for almost a week now, but everytime she breathes I can hear a crackling noise doctor said it s just coming from back of the throat but it s noisy 4 days now. Is this normal? What can I do? How long should this last?" -204470,How to control bloody mucus stool in kids?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Hi, Varucca plana was detected on my son's face and arms who is 6 years old. Spots are now increasing on both arms. pls suggest treatment Hi, Varucca plana was detected on my son's face and arms who is 6 years old. Spots are now increasing on both arms. pls suggest treatment" -201301,What causes leg pain and loss of appetite?,"Hi...febrile seizures are seizures which occur during high fever in some kids. They usually occur form 6 months to 6 years of age and usually are self limiting after 6 years of age. They usually do not leave any focal neurological deficits also. Rather than the height of the temperature the rapidity of rise of temperature is more important. In general, antiepileptic therapy, continuous or intermittent, is not recommended for children with 1 or more simple febrile seizures. Parents should be counseled about the relative risks of recurrence of febrile seizures and recurrence of epilepsy, educated on how to handle a seizure acutely, and given emotional support.If the seizure lasts for longer than 5 min,buccal or intranasal midazolam may be used and is often preferred by parents.If the parents are very anxious concerning their child’s seizures, intermittent oral diazepam (0.33 mg/kg every 8 hr during fever) or intermittent rectal diazepam (0.5 mg/kg administered as a rectal suppository every 8 hr), can be given during febrile illnesses.Such therapies help reduce, but do not eliminate, the risks of recurrence of febrile seizures.Regards – Dr. Sumanth ","my daughter is three yrs old.she had three febrile seizures due to fever,the first one around 1 1/2 yrs ,second one within 3 months and the third one around 2 1/2 yrs.now she started to take frisium tablet 5mg when she has fever.i need to know whether frisium has any side effects and can you tell me the dose to be taken at the time of fever and for how many days?she weighs 16kgs.is that true that these seizures will occur upto 6yrs and cause any problem in future?" -175728,Suggest treatment for tremors along with dizzy spells,"as you mention about double vision, it may be a alrming symptom. Double vision can be because of some lesion in brainstem or may be involvement of neuromuscular junction disorder. You have atrial fibrillation before and cardiac problem already, so you are having strong risk factors for having a stroke. You need to get MRI brain done to look for any stroke and if that is normal, you might require to undergo Repeptitive nerve stimulstion test to look for myasthenia gravis ","I m having head sweats, headache, tingling of extremities, double vision, dizzness and tired.... I do have IBS, CAD, C4-5-6 arthiritus, had Afib twice, have 2 stents )LCX). All this started during Bowling last Wed, and had to set out the last tow games. In about 1 1/2 hours was okay to drive home. No problems at night time, only after eating breadfast or bending over moving items, Ken Newton" -198243,Suggest treatment for blackened front teeth,yes there arevsome evidences that this herb may strengthen immune system. this may help the child to fight against infection. ,"Hi my name is Melissa, my son has been diagnosed with Di-George syndrome and has no immune system at all, the thymus is non existant. He had open heart surgery at 3 and a half weeks old (vsd, aortic arch was almost closed and a hole that was misaligned (blood was flowing from the right ventrical back into the left)He is six years old, had the lower right lobe of his lung removed last year, I have battled for six years with pneumonia and related infections, I have had him on echinacea for the last few months, and is the healthiest he has been ever. My question is, can the echinacea be providing him with some sort of an immune system. Thank you" -5333,I am having soreness in the vagina every time after intercourse. Why?,"Hello. The soreness you develop every time post sexual intercourse is most likely due to inflammation or friction-related. It could also be an infection. I would suggest you use a good lubricant over the area just before the intercourse. This would avoid friction related soreness. Avoid the use of nylon undergarments, instead, go for cotton fabrics. You must also use a good feminine intimate wash to wash your vagina which is rich is lactic acid bacilli that prevents any kind of vaginal infection. If you still experience the soreness you will need to be started on antibiotics after an examination. ","Hello doctor, I am 27 years old and I have been in a relationship for 10 months now and only recently have I came upon a problem. My partner was a virgin and I have had one sexual parter before him. I do not believe my problem is still related as I have no symptoms and my encounter with this other partner was well over a year ago and this problem is very recent. Basically, after intercourse, it has become very sore down there. About one month ago he ejaculated inside me and ever since I believe this has begun. However, I may not think that is connected as the soreness arrives after every time we have sex and stays for two to seven days. I have not been to the doctor as of yet as I do not want to be looked at down there. However, this will have to happen as my last resort. I just want this problem resolved. Please help." -234399,How to treat painful epididymal cysts?,"Hello,,Itching after masturbating is due to the organisms which already present in this area.The genitals will harbor many organism as normal comensals, Following the masturbation there will be release of fructose which will be utilized by the bacteria and this will produces the symptoms.Keeping dry and maintain good hygiene if key in avoiding these type of itching.Thank you. ",Hi. After i masturbate. I sometimes have an itchy feelling on the tip of my penis. It only occurs like 2 minutes after that and it doesnt appear when peeing or anythin like that. Its been happening for a few weeks now. And since i mostly do it before i go to bed. It drives me crazy x( -40217,Suggest treatment for red blotches and dry skin areas on face,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of dry and red skin on face, my treatment advice is- 1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30. 2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream. 3. Take a vitamin C supplement. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hello, I'm a male of 19 and i had a little skin infection on my cheek a month ago which cleared up after anti biotics and aqueous cream. Since then i've had red blotches and dry skin areas around my face where the red areas stay and the dry skin shows when you apply water to it. Some days my face is redder than normal other days it feels really dry and sometimes abit irritant. i drink plenty of water tho as i play many sports so i dont really think its an hydration problem. Last time it got worse after i shaved in them areas where it became a little sore. But yea, at the moment my face is blotchy red and dry, i do still use the aqueous cream as treatment and have been for a month. But its just not budging, im wondering what it is and what i can do to make it just go away many thanks" -230816,How to maintain the sperm levels even while medication gives temporary relief ?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Semen leakage and night discharge is common problem. No need to worry about that. When you don't have sex then semen leakage occurs by sleep erection and sleep discharge. Please tell me your age. Because in older age frequent urination is commonly seen in benign prostatic hyperplasia. You may have benign prostatic hyperplasia or urinary tract infection. You should go for urine examination and ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","hello...i am facing problems like semen leakage frequent and premature nightfalls and ejaculations plus along frequent urination whole day,and i have to wakeup from sleep during night for urination,plus i am execcive mouth watering,sliva of sour tastes and i am also facing diet issue wtih this ..please giude me what are problems with me..." -189068,"Breast cancer, food pipe food, has ascites. On chemo. What else can be done?","Hi! Welcome to HCM! Polyps are commonly found in the colon, stomach, nose, sinuses, urinary bladder and uterus. They may also occur elsewhere in the body where mucous membranes exist like the cervix,vocal folds, and small intestine. caecal polyp is a projection of tissue from the inner lining of the caecum into the lumen. Polyps are benign (non-cancerous) growths, but cancer can start in some types of polyps. Polyps that tend to grow as slightly flattened, broad-based polyps are referred to as sessile,they generally, are asymptomatic. It is not uncommon for a sessile polyp to go unnoticed lifetime. As long as the growth remains small and benign, it will not be noticeable. Sometimes, however, the growth can grow large enough to cause bleeding, even if the polyp itself is benign, and one can get big enough to create a blockage. They are typically identified on a colonoscopy, by a gastroenterologist, and excised for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Complete removal of a polyp is considered curative some may require screening. Consult your gastroenterologist when your polyp needs to be removed and biopsied. hope this will help you! take care! ","Hi, had a colonoscopy yesterday am. they found a sessile polyp 9mm in size, in the cecum..they also found the same type , in the cecum, only 2mm in size. Could you please tell me just what they are, and where they are located?? can they cause pain after the procedure?? when should we go to ER for x-ray if it continues??" -162682,Suggest treatment for pain after undergoing subacromial impingement surgery,it means your physical therapist is good put is giving more attention than he supposed to do to your ankle i suggest simpler exercise to your ankle and using an anti inflammatory ( alphintern )3 times a day for a weekhope i was of help to you Good Luck ,About 5 weeks ago i sprained my ankle & dislocated my knee cap and have been taking physical therapy & have seen an improvement but am still feeling tenderness on the outside of my ankle & it is tender around the ballpoint as well as i have a small range in movement and stiffness in 2 of my toes what could this mean? -160558,What causes weakness and numbness in the hands and arms?,no there is no relation between legs pain n leofloxacin..if ur antibiotics course complete..n u have no symptoms of pneumonia..plz give only painkiller no steroids.. ,"I was hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia in Sept and Oct and given levofloxin as one of my antibiotics, plus steroids and other antibiotics...my dr. sent me home with a 10 day supply of levofloxin. After taking it my legs, and muscles, and tendons were cramping and I could barely walk...I also have tremors...they have not stopped and the tendons in my legs are so tight I can barely get around...and suggestions on what I can do to eleveate the pain I am ?" -40466,What causes a dry and itchy patch on areola of the breast?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.It seems you are suffering from Tinea corporis, a kind of fungal infection.I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition.I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing sertaconazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link:http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169If you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda ",For about a month I have had a dry patch on my right areola. This sometimes is itchy. The skin will flake off and then will dry up again and do th same thing. Please can you let me know what this might be as it doesn't seem to be going even after using a prescribed fungal cream. -250248,"Pregnant, cramping, watery stool with blood. Worried","hello,You are carrying 28 wks pregnancy and feeling with less/weak baby movement.Actually baby moves in specific time/situation and you have to feel it properly. You can assess it by DFMC or Daily Fetal Movement Count which is 10 per hr.If you feel less than 10 moves/hr for 1-2 days or more,you need to consult with your doctor for clinical assessment along with USG lower abdomen for FPP.Take healthy diet,continue Iron/Calcium supplements,avoid stress, sleep properly with left lateral position and do periodic check up.Be well. ","I m in my 28th week and a couple nights ago I felt a sharp (not painful though) sensation that sort of felt like my bladder being squeezed. It was in the middle of the night so I got up and went to the bathroom. I had a few more feelings like that the next day. Ever since, I ve noticed my baby s movements aren t as strong or frequent. Is there a connection; should I call my doctor? As I type this, I can feel the baby moving (I just ate lunch), but the movements aren t as strong as they normally are..." -179678,Could falling unconscious and fuzzy thoughts be the side effects of Nervup tablets (for Meningitis)?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query. It would be helpful, if you can upload the reports of your son.The treatment of meningitis depends on the cause. If it is TB, then, at least 18 months of TB medications are required. For other types of meningitis, shorter duration of treatment would be enough.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","Dear Dr, My son get menigitics 5 month ago,,, He can,t sit and walk,,he has also a problem with his attitude.. Please advise or guide me best medicans to treat him. His EEG and CT scant report was normal..... I am a poor man and can,t effort costly treatment.. Please help me and guide me." -118262,Suggest cure for persistent stomach pain,"Hi.Thanks for your query. The causes of all the symptoms you have mentioned of pain in right lower abdomen, bloating, radiation to the leg, spasms like bubbles, past history of peptic and rectal ulcers can be the following:severe entero-colitis.Tuberculosis of the abdomen. Lymph node masses . I would advise you the following:Tests of blood, urine and stool.CT scan of the abdomen.Upper GI endoscopyPower GI - colonoscopythis will help to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. ","i have been having lower right abdominal pain that radiates down leg,the left side also hurts but the right side is worse.i also have lower abdominal spasms that feel like bubbles. my abdomen seems to swell after eating,and gets bloated , i have suffered from peptic and rectal ulcers before but this feels different. the pain is constant and is relieved when i do physical work" -131830,What causes rashes on legs after using inhaler for asthma?,"Diprofros is a steroid. For control of asthma, you should take inhalers as they have minimum side effects. take inhalers like aerocort or seroflo which will greatly help you. ","i,m 43 yof sufferring from a chorinc athsma .i can,t control it by other medicine .my dr put me on diprofros .as soon as i get it i,m ok for 3moths .but now i can,t get the drug pls guide me tell me what is the alternate drug i may use to be long acting one thanks alot ." -11794,What is the cause of body itching and how to prevent it?,"Hello. Your history and clinical images are more in favor of acute urticaria. It is an immediate kind of skin allergy, and once it starts, it usually tends to last 4 to 6 weeks if appropriately treated. You could even try to identify any possible exacerbating factor. The usual ones are pain killers, flowering plants, pet animals, artificial colored food items, nuts, seafood, cement dust, etc. You can start taking tablet Allegra 180 mg (Fexofenadine) once daily in the morning, and tablet Teczine 5 mg (Cetirizine) once daily in the evening for three weeks regularly. You can apply Calosoft lotion at sites of itch. ","Hello doctor, I have itching all over the body and different part itch at different time. And whenever it itches skin becomes pink like you can see in the photo attached. Also whenever skin itches I have some pain or movement in the stomach, I also have pain during bowel movements. What is the cause and medication for this and how to prevent it in the future?" -115672,Is red bumps on palms of my hand due to antibiotics?,"Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction to the medication that you are using. I suggest to take an antihistamine medication such as Loratadine daily. I also suggest using Betahistine cream for local application.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","After Taking metronidazole Treatment, I Have Had Round Bumps on the back of my tongue and tiny bumps in the back sides on my mouth on both sides and down my tongue, i also have had a break out down by my penis hairs, pink circle spots, no bumps, is it the medicen?" -118439,Suggest remedy for pain in lower stomach,hi thanks for your faith in HMCibuprofen causes gastritis as a side effectso you can have antacids for immediate reliefhave plenty of fluids orallyyou can also start of with anti acidity medicines like pantoperazole 40 mg once daily half an hour before breakfast for 7 daysfell free to ask for follow up and any other queriesthanksregardsDr BR Hudda ,"i had deep aching pain started at top of abdomen, then shifted to the left side foe two days, i missed taking rappaflo pill . last night i took my Rappflo and also i took one ibuprofen 200 mg and went to sleep . Today i took one glass of water with one table spoon of apple cider vinegar i feel little better but not quite normal. Your answer is appreciated .Thanks." -247016,Suggest remedy for severe shoulder pain,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand your situation completely.If you are suffering with chronic severe pain which is rare you need to evaluate the cause of that pain.If it's due to malunion or non union you may have to re-operate for the affected leg.Also rule out infection.If everything is fine then go for physiotherapy and rehabilitation exercises which will reduce your symptoms.If you need further assistance from me I'm happy to help you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"yes I had surgery done to my right tibia back in 2000 ; 14 screws left me never ending pain, whenever i ask doctor for pain medicine. He offers me generic advice. I grown since then and so has the pain, I am in of a referral. The primary care doctor that I have Will not give me the kind of pain medicine that I feel I need.Can you help me?" -249107,What is the pain in my hip when i walk?,"It may be related to lumbar muscle strain during child birth. Minimal exercises may solve your problem. If pain is interacting with your daily activities, try NSAIDs. ","Lower back (tailbone region) and hips (joint region ) hurt after periods of rest. Not muscle ache, feels like bone ache. I ve also have loss of energy and have beem getting sick when I eat a normal size meals ( have cuts meals to several very small meals a day) mri on lower back came back negative and blood work up showed no infection or cancer. Cholestrol, liver and kidneys were good also. The pain inlower back qnd hip joints has been going on for about 4 mths. I had a child 9 mths ago and did have an epidural that ddidn t go smoothly the first time so the dr had to re insert in a second spot above the first. The second and final spot had some skin nerve damage around the site and has since healed. The first problematic spot is were the pain is resonating from. I ve been to chiropractor and my family physician several times. I am 34 and have a history of camcer and RA very severely in my mothers side of the family." -201102,What causes seizures in a 6 year old?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned. Baby in upside position may result in different measurement during ultrasound. I don't think that it is related to down syndrome. However, if you want to rule out down syndrome then you should go for tripple test for down syndrome. I hope this will help you. Take care. Regards Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics ",I did a nt scan at 12 weeks 2 days and it came at 2.5mm. I repeated and it came at 1.5 and 1.4 on the same day at another sonologist. I am 35 but mine is a IVF cycle with donor egg and the donor is aged 24 years. The second sonologist told that the baby may have been in an upside position and hence the higher measurement. Am I at risk of down s syndrome -210941,Should I be concerned for kid having mosquito repellent liquid and stomach cleaned?,It would be better if you give your breastfeeding and soft semi liquid natural food instead of formula feed. ,"hello sir, my son is eight months old and presently he is on cerelac diet and also on breast feeding. yesterday i bought new cerelac which is for 8th months + babies, ever since my baby is vomitting after every portion of it. before this he was on 6+ cerelac diet. i am very concerned about this. please help me." -42391,Suggest treatment to regain the thickness of hair,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.I appreciate your concern regarding hair fall. Hair fall is usually ascribed to multiple factors like diet and nutrition, hormones, stress, acute or chronic medical conditions,drugs,cosmetic products etc.From your description, it seems you might be having Telogen Effluvium, which is hairfall secondary to stress.If i were your dermatologist/trichologist, i would like to take through history including family history, history of recent major trauma/illness/stress/medications etc and recommend some basic investigations like CBC,blood sugar,Thyroid function test.Some other special investigations like trichogram and dermoscopy and further aid in diagnosis and prognosis.I would suggest you a course of oral tablets containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals for minimum 3 months. Also, would put you on solution containing 5%/10% minoxidil once a day and a hair serum containing peptides for hair growth at night.(Q sera etc). I would advise use of gentle shampoo and conditioner on regular basis and use of coconut oil twice a week.Also enquire from your dermatologist about upcoming treatment options like mesotherapy and platelet-rich plasma.Avoid combing in wet hair and let them dry by wrapping in towel. Avoid blow dryers and hair-color/dyes. Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and try to de-stress your routine life.Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda ","Hi, 1 year back first I suffered from jaundice and the very next month typhoid. After that I had heavy hair fall for few months. Now it has stopped hair falling but I lost the volume and it is very thin now. 1 year is over and I am afraid whether I will get back my hair or not." -252473,How long should I use progesterone gel for hemorrhage during pregnancy?,I welcome you to HCM. It is your good decision to choose this healthy forum as HCM is indeed the best place to consult for expert opinion from best team of Physicians.Duovent is actually class C drug if I categorize it regarding pregnancy safety profile of drugs in this inhaler. So we prescribe it when benefits of using the drug are more than its bad effects on fetus.You may ask your Physician before you continue taking it because caution is needed. Your physician will definitely be knowing your status of asthma more and can guide you better if you really need that. If need to give exceeds than risks then he may definitely prescribe you to continue. And your baby will not be a blue baby than.I hope this was all you needed an answer for. I am at your disposal to help more if needed.Healthiest Regards!Dr. Sumaira Kousar ,hi im beth phil. i have a question cuz im pregnant 7 months and then i have an ashtma it always attack im always used duavent inhaler always and medicine for my ashtma. my question is if im always used a duavent and medicine it will cause having a blue baby? -219148,"What is the cure for pain and soreness in teeth, headache, ear pain and swelling in throat?","Hello,thank you for sharing your problem with HCM.I do not think that this pain is because of sports. It can be possible that you must have got hurt while playing and now the infection is spreading.I think you should visit your dentist again and get an x-ray done to be sure about the infection.Hope it will help you. ",Ok I am 14 and last time I went to the dentist was earlier this year they said I had no cavities but recently I've been getting toothaches almost everyday or every other day at around 5 o'after sport practice is over and it would start with 1 or 2 teeth then spread to all most all the pain is so bad I feel like bashing them all out of my mouth and it last from 30 minutes to an hour if I'm awake so what might this be and how can I deal with this. -214764,How can pyorrhea with swelling and bleeding be treated?,"Hello,The swollen bump on the gums could be because of the gum infection secondary to the sharp margins of the root. Consult a pediatric dental surgeon and take a radiograph to rule out the infection. If it is in a very bad condition, get the tooth removed under local anesthesia. Meanwhile, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin three times a day, and Ibuclin junior three times a day for three days if you are not allergic.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S ",my 5 year old son has a tooth in the back that looks like it broke off it s down to his gums there is a swollen bump with blood inside the piece of tooth thats left he is complaining of pain but not very much its the weekend and emergency dentists are closed what should i do ? -185707,What is the treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma?,"multiple myeloma is not curable in majority, infact the treatment target is not cure but to supress it. if he is otherwise fit, autologus BMT should be done after initial chemo. it gives prolonged control of disease. ask your oncologist regarding BMT ","Hi. My father is diagnosed with multiple myeloma one year ago. His doctor said that it was at the very begin phase.He was cured with adriamycin for nearly 7 months. Now he is taking bondronat. Since January he has interrupted the chemio therapy.He says he feels good. He goes out every day he wants to work so he is a very active person. He is 57 years old. Can you help me with more information about(the advance, the cures. How long he is going to live as I've heard that people diagnosed with MM live 3-5 years?). Thankyou!" -100063,What causes a lump on the mouth?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.Most likely you have a sebaceous cyst which has gotten infected. Due to infection pus has appeared what caused pain and swelling. As the pain is still present, it seems that the pus is still there. That is why I suggest you to consult a surgeon and have it incised. Otherwise it wont go away.Hope this will help.Regards. ",I have a bump on my back and its been there for about a month now. it looked like a pimple at the beginning but weeks went by and it grew and it filled with blood last week it popped and didn't stop bleeding for a whole hour now it's burning itchy and giving me sharp shooting pains around my mole what is this? -146380,Why does the blood count drop after dialysis?,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Appears to be Raynaud's phenomenon.2. It can also occur due to stress, and that would be the reason for it turning blue at other times.3. Also need to get hemoglobin level checked. Doppler blood flow and antibodies screen maybe necessary.4. Vasodilators will be helpful. Meet your doctor for diagnosis and prescription.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","Hello, I'm 15 years old and my hands keep turning blue even at moments when I'm not cold. I feel fine and so do my hands but they keep turning blue. I tried running them under hot water, not wearing bracelets, and nonstop movement and yet it continues. It's been like this for the pass four days and tomorrow will be the fifth; what's wrong with my hands?" -14764,"Had dialysis, but there is no improvement in the kidney function of a liver cirrhosis patient. Why?","Hello. As described in the case summary, the patient's condition is critical (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Decompensated cirrhosis is an irreversible disease, and it seems the patient has all the complications of the disease. The optimum medical management is already being provided as per the summary. Liver transplant is the only curative option but with the current situation, at least some partial recovery would be perhaps needed before the transplant can be taken up particularly for kidneys. Logistics and donor from family are needed for transplant to proceed as LDLT is an option. The patient is too sick to wait for a cadaveric donor. It seems it would be prudent to continue treatment as of now. The chances of survival will depend on the recovery signs best judged by the treating doctor. ","Hi doctor, My father is suffering from liver cirrhosis as reported by the doctors. His kidneys are also damaged and due to constipation brain is also getting affected. Urine is not passing. He is unconscious. We tried dialysis twice but there are no signs of improvement as per the doctors here. I just wanted to have another opinion regarding his survival. Any experienced doctor's advice would help a lot in this situation. He is an alcoholic since last 20 years." -207223,Suggest treatment for seizure with foaming at mouth,"HIWell come to HCMFirst and important is to read the body temperature if this is not being taken, because this may not be fever just worm sensation and may be body surface hot, and not the core core temperature, if this is fever then she would be in need of some investigation, like urine analysis, and routine blood test, to rule out the possibility of infection, hope this information helps have a nice day. ","Hi, my 15 year old has been having an on and off fever for the past 4 days. She also shows signs of chills and sweats. Her condition worsens particularly at night in which she crys non stop. I'm assuming its teething but I'm not sure. However, she does bother her gums. What should I do and is it teething?" -118241,What causes pain in lower left side of stomach at night?,"Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. You have a pre-existing history of headache and stomach ache which increases on anxiety. A teaspoonful of mouth wash will not cause any problems as they are diluted and safe enough, even though one accidentally drinks it and you have consumed only 5 ml. so stop worrying. Your problems are due to anxiety only. Keep calm and quiet and take the medicines for anxiety. Your problems will be over. ","I swallowed about a teaspoon of Natural Dentist Berry Blast mouthwash and now my stomach and head hurt. I have problems with anxiety so when I m anxious it also makes my stomach and head hurt. I also feel dizzy, which anxiety does to me. Do you think the effects are from my anxiety or from the mouthwash?" -180979,MRI shows inflamed nerve in T1 Lumber. Is it going to heal by itself or I have to do something ?,Thanks for writing to us.This is quite common condition. We need to rule out injury to sacrum. I would suggest to lateral xray of the lower spine. Try to take some rest and use dougnut pillow to offload the tender area. Use local gel application to tender area. Thanks. ,"Hello, i landed to hard on my tailbone when dancing, when the pain happened i felt a shock of pain on the area,and now it hurts whenever i try to dance and when i put pressure on it.The area is located on around the middle at the top of my rear end. please help what can i do to ease the pain and make it go away.Thank You" -231136,What causes sharp pain in belly button and down to the tip of penis?,Brief answerit needs detailed evaluationDetailed answer hello and welcomemasterbatting may increase sensitivity of the glans penis but doesn't affect the erection of penisIt could be due to performance anxiety soyou need not to worryplease consult your doctor for detailed examination and a battery of testsabstain smoking and alcohol have a healthy and balanced foodgo for exercise daily and boost your staminaMeanwhile you can use tab sildenafil for erection after consulting your doctor hope this helps youwish you good health ,"Hello , I am 45 old newly married guy. Last 1 week I have sex with my wife it was 5th time for me. At bed room, first she removed her clothes, she became nude and later I have also removed my all clothes. After seeing her, my penis was not standing properly. It stood up for some moment and I pushed my penis (Have used condom) into her vagina but only my penis tip went inside to her vagina and it went down. After some time, I tried to bring it up by masturbate and till that time, the sperm came from my penis and again it doesn t standup down. So we didn t have sex. At last my sex was 100% flop. I don t understand. still why penis is not standing up? I also havy masturbate previously . May be masturbate was reason for that...? but still I don t know what is proper cause for it I am much worried about it.." -171003,What causes pins and needles feeling in hands and feet?,"Hello,Your CT scan first of all is entirely normal. To break it down line by line: Normal CT attenuation characteristics of the gray and white matter of both cerebral hemispheres. - This states that the difference in density between the grey matter (the nerve cells) and white matter (the cables of the nerve cells) looks as it is supposed to. No focal or enhancing lesions are detected - This says that there are no tumors, infection or inflammation. Normal dimensions and configurations of the supra and infra tentorial ventricular system - this discussed the normal fluid filled spaces that are found in the brain. It states that the fluid filled spaces in the top and bottom part of the brain are normal in size. Neither intra nor extra axial collections. - This states that there are no abnormal collections of fluid within or outside of the brain. No brain edema. - No swelling of the brain No mid line shift. - A midline shift occurs when swelling or a tumor pushes part of the brain to the opposite side, that is a part of the brain that is for example that a part of the brain that should be on the left side of the brain would be pushed to the right side, passed the center point of the skull. Normal appearance of posterior fossa structures. - This is simply referring to a part of the brain that lies in the back of the head which includes the brain stem and cerebellum. These look normal on the scan. Normal CT features and appearance of the bony cranial vault - the skull and the space in which the brain is contained looks normal Opinion: Negative CT study of the brain and posterior fossa structures - A ""negative"" study is simply one which did not find anything abnormal.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Janne Nissinen, Neurologist ",report is: Normal CT attenuation characteristics of the gray and white matter of both cerebral hemispheres. No focal or enhancing lesions are detected Normal dimensions and configurations of the supra and infra tentorial ventricular system Neither intra nor extra axial collections. No brain edema. No mid line shift. Normal appearance of posterior fossa structures. Normal CT features and appearance of the bony cranial vault Opinion: Negative CT study of the brain and posterior fossa structures.. -163993,What to do for the weakness in the knee?,"Hello, I have studied your case. Lump which is usually cystic [soft] and painful.It should have been visualized on MRI.FNAC [needle aspiration cytology] may help before going for biopsy procedure.After so many procedure now excision of cyst will help in treatment.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can send image directly onhttp://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503wishing you good health.Take care. ","my husband has a 5cm cyst in the ball and socket joint of the right hip.He has it the last four years.He had it drained on numerous occasions,on a cocktail of pain relief tablets.He also had nerve block treatment six wks. ago he is at the end of his tether." -57000,Could increased heart rate and chest tightness be due to sore throat?,please be careful travelling with these conditions may be too much and may be resulting in fatigue . with these conditions he may be taking a few meds which may cause postural hypotension and dizziness. also he may be having arrhythmiaswhich should be checked by long term monitor. make sure he is optimally hydrated. also try to check for low sugar. except some pain pericarditis does not cause any dizziness. but if does then it is very serious and should be checked with echocardiogram ,"My husband has been in 3 different hositals in 3 dif states coming back from our vacation . He is 75, a heart patient (quadruple bypass), cancer survivor of 8 yrs, diabetic. He started getting dizzy spells, angina, headaches that turned to loss of vision. He passed out completely the mid of April, hospitalized and released saying same as all others, it is not his heart. Last two episodes he has been hollering out loud like he is in a nightmare. I am afraid he is having strokes. What do you think. He has had head scan and EEG, chest scan, stress test, MRI, Check of carotid artery, dye test for other possible clots, each time all negative" -137997,What does pain in the lower back indicate?,"Hi. I am glad we connected. The symptoms you have mentioned may be seen with a systemic or local cause that causes the muscles to contract. This can be seen when toxins in the area are affecting the muscles and causing them to remain tetanised. Also, one may notice that the catch in the muscle persists for some time. Here are a few remedies that may be useful in some people. -Using a local warm compress to heat the area-Gentle massage of the area to reduce pain-Stretching of the muscles in the back-Taking a warm shower-Icing the area for 15 mins and using a warm gel pack for 5 mins-Using a local OTC painkiller spray or gel over the areaI hope this helps. Do reach out if you have more questions. All the best. ","My elderly father is experiencing excruciating back spasms. He has been moving between a chair and a bed for the past week, due to illness. His illness is better, back much worse. I am using ice, a lidocaine patch every 12 hours, and arthritis strength tylenol as directed. Any suggestions other than the ER?" -168692,What causes soreness on big toe behind the cuticle?,HelloI have read your query. There is possibility of cervical disc bulge leading to pain and stiffness in neck. I will advise you MRI spine. yes stress will aggregate symptoms of neck. do stress relief programmes available to you. Physiotherapy like IFT And matrix therapy may help you. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care. ,"hi there i am a dutch male 61 years old. A few years ago I underwend a onelevel discectomy c6c7.I recovered. Half a year later mu 24 pyeard old daughter died under suspicious circumstances. Now, for years later the friend of my daughter will be on trial for her death.That will happen in septemer 2014. This moment i am suffering a stiff neck and pain problems. Is it likely that is is emotional stress hitting my neck?I also feel some depressed.As i am writing this down I already can guess your answer, but I do want to know what you think of it!reetings,Martin Mooijmarried for 35 years (with the same wife), have two kids, but one has died." -173348,What causes mild concussion in a 15 year old child?,"Hello Peter!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Regarding your concern, you should know that the main treatment in such cases are anti-epilepsy drugs like carbamazepine or gabapentine. They usually help reduce the pain severity. Anyway a cervical spine MRI study and a nerve conduction study are necessary to examine for possible nerve compression (a bulging intervertebral disk, etc.) and discuss about surgery as a possible treatment option. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ","My wife has had upper arm nerve pain or pinched nerve pain starting with light shingles episode three years ago. The pain is almost constant, has not had relief and is not on medicdation which she shyes away from. Will there ever be any help for her Pete" -194143,What causes vomiting sensation and stomach pain in children?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It is most likely that what you are feeling are lymph nodes. The location you describe is a common place to feel them. Normally, people have them all over inside their body. Usually, they are too small to feel. If there is a scratch, burn, or infection then the nearby lymph nodes will react and enlarge and can be felt.You may check her scalp to see if there is any scaling, red areas, or bumps with pus. If so, then that might explain the enlargements you feel. If your baby is otherwise healthy and you cannot feel any others, then probably nothing needs to be done now except to watch. Other parts of the body where lymph nodes are in front of neck, underarms, in the groin creases.If she develops fever, loses weight, or you feel more lymph nodes, then take her to the doctor right away. I suggest that you take pictures of them now so you can compare the pictures with how they look later on.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Arnold Zedd ",hi my name is daisy and i have a baby thats 1 year old and im concerned that she has 2 balls on her neck under the ear and i took her to the doctor when she was 6 months and hey told me that they where gonna go away but i felt them and they keep getting bigger please help me and tell me what it is -94386,Suggest remedy for small lump in the center of chest,hi.tell your boyfriend that it really happens and it is not embarrassing for him to have a consult with a urologist. they've seen a lot of cases like that. what would be more of a concern is that if the symptoms progress and his daily function gets affected. health is important and should be of priority.hope this helps.good day!~dr.kaye ,My boyfriend has large lumps covering his scrotum. He says he has had them for about 10 years now (he is 34). They contain thick yellow fluid-type material. They are about the size of a marble or larger. He won't see a doctor because he is humiliated. What could this be and what type of doctor would he see for this? -243158,"Panic attacks, unable to breathe, had sore throat, achy, arthritis, thumb pain. Will I be okay?","Hi there ~I understand your concern, however I wonder if you have been taking any drugs lately or have recently quit substances. Withdrawals can sometimes make you see things that are not there - visual hallucinations. Also your electrolytes may be the reason you are having these problems. A visit to a psychiatrist should help clear your problems. I hope you do so as soon as you can. Take care and have a lovely day! ","Hey, please help no one knows the answer to this, but i was laying in bed watching TV when a scene came on with a bright colored fairy/pixie batting its wings very fast and it didnt send me into an epileptic seizure or anything i dont think but i literally started ""tripping"" as you would on acid though I was completely sober. Help is appreciated, Thank you." -232740,What is the treatment for small bumps in the penis?,"Hi, I would believe you are healthy. Bleeding due to scratching should be normal and you need not worry about it. Just avoid scratching so hard that it bleeds. You can apply creams like Calamine to sooth the area. Take care,Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. ","well my ballsack was itchy so I started scratching it so once I checked it, it was bleeding. It wasn t bleeding a lot, it was bleeding like when you have a mosquito bite and you start scratching then it starts bleeding just a bit, it was bleeding like that, It stopped but am I healthy?" -178613,What should we go for between ctscan and MRI to detect calcium deposits in the brain?,"These symptoms donot look like of Typhoid.Perhaps you have just gone for widal test.This may be positive in a large no. of healthy individuals,it has no significance.The symptoms seem like of depression & in my opinion you need anti depressive treatment. ","Hi, I have typhoid positive third time now. first one in oct 2011, second in nov end 2011 and now may 2012. i have numbness in my head, back and arms since dec 2011 at least 10 times a day and the duration is few seconds without any vision loss . for this i am taking betacap tr 60 once a day and gabapin 100 thrice a day since two month now. All my tests related to numbness like MRI head, Holter monitor , echo, EEG and blood tests are negative/ normal. Doctor said there is no obvious cause of numbness. kindly guide can numbness caused due to typhoid also? How can i confirm if it is prolonged typhoid? what diet plan or exercise should i follow for the same?" -232644,Is urination during masturbation normal?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Masturbation can be done while having epididymitis. Though it must me done slowly and preferable 1 - 2 times a week and with use of lubricants. Initially you may wait for 2 - 3 days to allow swelling to come down completely. If mild infection, you should be normal in 15 days. Wear loose inner wear for a few days to give you comfort even if you do not have pain. Many doctors also tell to masturbate but not to ejaculate for 15 days. This is to give rest to epidiymis and proper recovery. Please avoid sex until you are completely normal. ","I have a swollen and hard epididymis. No infection was found but have been on an antibiotic for 6 days. The swelling in the testicle has decreased and there is no pain. The epididymis still feels hardened. When will it feel normal again? Also, Is it safe to masturbate?" -85203,Suggest treatment for jaundice,Hello MelisaGall stones and gall bladder problems don't cause heart fluttering.That may be what's called a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia and if I were your doctor I would get an EKG and have you wear a continuous Holter EKG monitor to see what kind of arrhythmia you're having ,Hello my name is Melisa I have gallstones and my gallbladder is full of them and I have been having gallbladder attacks alot latley and now I am having heart fluttering is this caused from my gallstones or what do you think it is caused from I am 27 and weight about 95 lbs please help me -211198,What are the harms of ingesting bleach powder by a child?,"Hi..what you quote seems to be like a hematoma. Usually they settle in due time and almost never get complicated...but it depends on where it is formed. If its is in head...you need to know about danger signs - 1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorium or behaviour. if these are not there, you need not worry.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",My son was in mid run when he collide with his younger sister. He now has a huge lump that formed almost instantly. Sister is ok.. I just want to know if I should take him to the E.R since its the only thing open this late or is there signs that I can watch for indicting he needs to see the doctor. -163487,"Suggest treatments for pain in neck,chest and ribs after a fall","Your options depends on the problem you are experiencing right now. when was the injury to your knee? is there any swelling, locking episodes, instability that you are having right now? You may end up requiring arthroscopic surgery for the same if you have problem that is persisting. ","An MRI discovered a bucket-handle tear involvoing the body and posterior horn of the medial meniscus, and tricompartmental chondromalacia most severe involving the median ridge and lateral facet of the patella. The lateral meniscus and cruciate collateral ligaments are intact. What are my options?" -50525,Could the pain at tip of shoulder be due to stress or heart problem?,"The presentation you are referring to is more of a anxiety symptom complex rather than typical chest pain of any cardiac pathology. Reduce stress, drink lot of water. Take Tab. Xanax 0.25mg one at night for 3 days. ","Hi I am a 21 year old female, 112 lbs. Well I've been having shortness of breath and a high resting pulse of 126, and sometimes chest pain and heart spasms(according to a nurse).....Anyway my pulse seems really fast alot without much to any activity.like when I went to bed, I got sharp chest pain and my pulse increased more for a few seconds....is this anything to be concerned about?" -170097,What causes swelling and pain even after knee replacement?,"Hi, there is a solution, but every solution has a price to pay, the usual routine is to first, remove the infected bone, and start on treatment with drugs, once infection clears, a proper replacement can be done. but lets be frank, this is not as simple as it sounds, first find with blood investigations if there is any infection in the first place, and then only things can proceed further.Hope that answers your query. ","I have an old hip fracture ,because of war injury which was welded incorrectly. I ve seen doctors who refused to operate on me ,they say that i have bone infection which could be dangerous if the bone was broken to replace the hip joint .I ask if there s a solution to such case . thanks" -84900,Does gatorade increase liver enzyme levels?,"Hello,1) Removal of gall bladder as such not produce such symptoms.2) Sticky stool of loose consistency (due to poor absorption of fat from diet) is associated with decreased amount of bile available for digestion of food and removal of gall bladder is not associated with this (as it neither affect production nor drainage of bile to intestine)3) When did you develop diarrhea? From immediately after surgery or after some period? or you had episodes of diarrhea even before surgery4) Most common complication after gall bladder surgery is mild abdominal discomfort in right upper abdomen.5) If you had episodes of diarrhea, bloating, mild abdominal discomfort before surgery then you might have irritable bowel syndrome in which diarrhea occur due to increased movement of intestine and indigestion.6) If you had developed diarrhea after surgery then you should do investigations to find out cause for that and might require CT scan of abdomen, colonoscopy, Stool culture examination ","I am 29 y.o., and since I had my gallbladder out in 2006, I hardly ever have a normal BM. They are never formed, always diarrhea, most of the time with mucus and mostly bile, and I can rarely make it thru a meal without having to run to the bathroom. I have considered seeing a GI doctor as this is a huge annoyance but was wondering if it was worth it to try and get into a specialist. I am 5'4"" and weight approximately 170#. PMH includes, migraines, gestational diabetes, asthma, anxiety, depression, insomnia. I am a smoker of 1ppd, and occasionally drink alcohol (about once every 2 months). No street drug usage" -215554,What causes twinge in the jaw with excessive formation of saliva?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The bleeding could be because of the trauma or secondary to the drugs taking for hypertension like aspirin. these two conditions can cause hematoma.Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. Apply cold with ice pack and followed by hot. Avoid trauma to that area.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","i seem to have burst a blood vessel on the inside of my mouth. Between my inner lip and my lower incissor. The blood buildup is the size of a nickel. I feel no pain but when it happened it hurt real bad. How can I take care of this and is there a way to take the pressure off and drain the excess blood away? Is this bad? I am 58, 5'9"", 158lbs. I have no health issues other than borderline high BP." -85367,Is sgpt 60 normal in women?,"Hi welcome to HCM...You have jaundice since three month...The cause has to be searched for.You have not mentioned cause....It could be hepatocellular or obstructive jaundice....For detection of viral hepatitis viral marker estimation done by ELISA ...For obstructive jaundice USG done to detect gall stone or pancreas involvement....According to cause treatment guided.Meanwhile take low fat diet....Green leafy vegetables and fruits taken more..Sugar can juice , apple juice , grape juice useful...Papaiya seed one tsp crushed taken with lemon juice useful....Avoid alcohol drinking....Non veg and junk food not taken for few days....Rest done.Fried food less...With keeping this in mind consult gastroentetologist....Hope your concern solved....Dr.parth ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello sir i am 20 year old weighing 55kg of 180cm height.i have jaundice from last 3 months.during this my s.bill level is between 2-3.5 and sgpt level is 50-65. I am taking liv 52 ds tablets. Now i got cold does it means jaundice being cured? Please suggest me and tell me proper cure." -13041,How can I lower my voice while talking?,"Hi. One of the reasons for loud volume while talking is hearing loss. Some mild hearing loss is not so evident to the person and usually, one of the first things a person does is speak loudly. To be sure about it you will need to get yourself examined by a specialist. Other causes can be getting into your characters makes you excited and that excitement reflects in day-to-day things. Or you get easily annoyed or irritated due to others and raise your voice to them. ","Hi doctor, I have a problem. Can anyone help? It is just when I talk, even when it is dead quiet around me my voice will get progressively louder. And by the middle of my conversation, I will be nearly shouting. I do not understand or know why and it is affecting my daily life. It happens when I am at school, work, talking on the phone, or even talking to myself (I am a writer and I will say my character's lines out loud to see how they sound). Today I got called into my boss's office about it. Is there something wrong with me? I do not have the money to see a doctor or psychiatrist about it. Does anyone know?" -144437,"Intermittent lower back pains, no relief with physiotherapy, exercises. MRI done. Permanent remedy?","Hi ! Thanks for asking! If you lay down on your back and raise your leg, if you feel pain this could be sciatica, it is related to sciatic nerve. if you rest more by laying down will relieve. For permanent treatment do consult orthopedics. Now for cough take oral antibiotics and cough syrup, if shivering due to fever take paracetamol.Take care ! ","Good evening Dr. I am xxxxx, i am suffering back pain. One ayurvedic Doctor told me that this is sciatica problem. what is dis ? and what home remedies or any simple medication. and also i am suffering cough problem and shivering after taking these medicine ( for backpain and cough ) what can i do? pls. give me some advise. Thank you" -49308,What causes nose bleeding and low BP?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that considering his age and health issues his life expectancy depends on how is he taking care of himself and how much he is consistent with his medication and his lifestyle modification. Kindly keep a check on his diet and activity level and essential medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,My father is 80 yrs old had a heart attack and open heart 2 yrs ago his Dr said his heart is functioning at 30 to 35 % he also has copd asthma and diabetes what are his options and his life expectancy? I am very concerned since he live 1000 miles away -167655,Suggest remedy for dimple on knee cartilage,"Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your neck. I will advise you to do MRI spineFor these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ",I have pain in the front of my neck it radiates on both sides. If i push in on it sometimes my eye on the left side with twitch. I also feel like a piece of popcorn is on the back of my tounge. When I get up in the morning the pain in my neck is not to bad but as the day goes by it gets really bad. It is not in the center but just to the side of the center -133178,What is the medication for allergy related asthma?,any protein can start reacting with body protein you have developed allergy to shrimpit can be any time at any ageyou need to avoid that in future to prevent allergy to get relief of allergic symptoms use anti allergic medicine ,Second time within two weeks I encountered itchy elbow that became very swollen and kind of numb to touch. This time my left wrist is experiencing the same thing and now the left elbow no longer itches or swollen. I have no allergies to my knowledge but have encountered these issue after consistently eating shrimp as I have in the past could that be the problem? -150302,"Suffering from fever, cold, cough, headache, eye pain. Blood test shows increasing TLC, E.S.R. Meaning?","Hello, welcome to HCM, Firstly, you do not have reduced platelet level. Platelet count of more than 1 lac is not counted as low platelet. To confirm, a low platelet count, you have to do separate blood test only for platelet count. It will reveal the condition. So, you do not need anything right now. But for your kind information, green leafy vegetables, cannot increase the platelet level. Only platelet transfusion can increase the platelet level. Regards. ","39-year-old white female. Just had routine blood work last week and platelets came back at 120,000. Apparently rest of blood work within normal limits. B12 barely at normal but better than when last taken over 1.5 -2 years ago when I had been put on B12 . Can green leafy vegetables and protein really increase platelet count? I have to go for repeat CBC tomorrow. I have read lymphoma and leukemia can be a cause of thrombocytopenia . Is 120,000 really that serious?" -71348,What should be done for the tiredness while recovering from H1N1 flu?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Yeast infection can stay for longer period of time based on the location of the infection. If there is a favorable environment it can sustain for months to years.Depending upon the site of infection, the duration of treatment varies. For genital infections you need to take treatment for atleast 4 weeks, whereas for fungal infection of hair and nails, you need to take treatment for months.As you have not mentioned the site of infection, this information will help you to know your condition and to take appropriate treatment.Thank you. ","hi, I have an yeast infection that won't go away. I already took 3 diflucan piils, 1 to 2 weeks in between of each other, its a little better, but I still have it. I cannot take over the counter products because I am allergic to them. , what should I do" -221711,"Having painless, oval lesions on tongue. History of sinus problems. Prescribed fungal medicine. Should I go for dentist advice?",hi doctor if extraction was a tough one or take a x-ray to ruleout the oroantral fistula any fracture in the sinus wall a simple test is to find when u give a cup of water to hold in the patient mouth u may find some droplets come thro nose and also u get an ent opinion too take the discharge and give for examination to ruleout any lesion thanks dr.karthikeyan virukshaa dental care coimbatore ,"hello,Iam a dentist .my patient comes complain of pain and bus discharg from nasal cavity into oral cavity ,he said its chronic and recurent ,on examination nothing abnormal just mobile suppernumary teeth opposing to upper premolar and 1st molar.after extraction their is bus ,I wash with salin and give him amoxicilline and mitronidazol .he has no other systemic broblem and he is 22 years old.is it enough and what is diagnosis ,is it may be ca or just from chronic sinsitis" -134805,Having pompholyx on palms and feet. Prescribed with steroids. Symptoms aggravated on stopping medication. On zentel and clobetasol propionate. Advice?,my experiee suggest that if you have problwm since birth stop all animal proteins like milk and diary egg chicken fish mutton honey calcium vitamins diet suppliments as they are animal proteins and intrefere with human proteins causing problems to continue stop all and you will have symptomps decreased from 3 wk to 3 monthfor symptametic rxtake singular 10 mg bdventrolin 1 tsf bdgelusil 1 tsf bdfor 3 wk ,I become breathless walking up one flight of stairs. I cannot lie on my back at all or become breathless. I have a VSD from birth but the Heart doctors said it it not it that is causing my breathleness and tiredness as it is small. Pulmonary function test showed an obstruction in my lungs but the lung speacialist does think I have asthma or COPD as I never smoked and I am only 33. Some echos have shown narrowed of pulmonary valve but then the heart specialist have said it was not that but the flow of the left to right shunt through the hole. Please help. I am been passed from pillar to post and through all sorts of tests. -29588,My 3 year old baby has a lump in the neck. What to do?,Hi. For further information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ,"Hi doctor, My 3 year old child has a lump on the right side of his neck. We had observed this a few months back and it has increased a little in size right now. At present, he is having fever since two days. The pediatrician has advised to control temperature through medicines for three days and then if required; then we can go for the blood test. But, our concern and worries have increased due to the lump." -133971,Child having asthmatic symptoms. Worse during early fall. Diagnosed as non-allergic rhinitis. Taking Flonase. Is it panic/anxiety reaction?,in my opinion according to history and symptomps ot is fungusas the areas are more prone for fungus as therere are areas of tisue after allergy absorb water to get funusaccordingly if you get help from nystatin you can take antifungal tab fluconazole 150 mg once a weekapply antifungal powder and ointmentskeep dry and airy use antibiotics if infection use yeast free dietskeep n consultin specialist according to progress ,"I had hand surgery in March (carpal tunnel & tendonitist repair) & was told I had an allergic reaction to the stitches as thick hard white stuff was in the stitch holes after were removed & washed 24 hrs later. My hand keeps making this hard white stuff & very thick layers of skin in lines across my hand & down deep also & parts of stitches keep coming out. My doctor said to leave it alone after he gave me an antibiotic. My family dr just told me last week my hand has an infection still, similar to yeast; she gave me Nystatin ointment & it is improving some. Can you tell me what is wrong & what it's called? Thanks, Helen" -185430,How to treat enlarged prostate grade 2?,HiThanks for posting.spondylosis can cause lot of discomfort and suffering but it will not lead to cancer.Hence you can keep aside worrying about that.Regards ,Hi I am having spondylosis for past 5 months . I have takedn treatment like traction which heleped me in reducing the pain and was feeling better for 2 months but now again I am suffering form pain and my whole spinal cord is paining . At any point dose it lead to spinal cord cancer? -120585,What can cause sharp pain in the left abdominal area?,"hi Thanks for asking HCM. You seem to be having hunger pain which is induced by stress. Get a gastroscopy done to rule out any pathology inside your esophagus, stomach or duodenum. Till then avoid hunger,take small frequent meals, take fruits, vegetables and other fibrous diet. Drink lots of water. Avoid aerated drink, tea, coffee and spicy food. You can take antacids during acute phase of pain. You must see a doctor for a proper diagnosis of cause of pain. ","Hi doctor. I'm 37 y/o, f. I've been having chronic gastric pain since i was a teenager. It usually occurs when I didn't eat well and when I'm stress. Sometimes the pain worsen after I eat. My stomach also often become gassy. I'm not on any medication. The only way for me to cure this pain is by sleeping. When I wake up often there's no pain. I'm not sure now..if I have gastric pain or stomach cancer?" -68286,Can infection spread through use of unsterilized instruments?,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion they sterilise the implant before It is supplied for use. So allay the worry of contaminated implant.There is possibility that at the time of operation it gets invaded in surgical site. Also there is possibility that you are carrier of the staphylococcus aureus and so you are infected with it.Maintaining the good hygiene will reduce the chance of infection. So if proper hygiene is not maintained it will surely causes infection.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ",I had a stryker trident hip implant in dec. of 2004. I had to have it replaced in oct. of 2013. within a week of that surgery I developed a lump on the incision cite. blood test revealed a slight elavation in infection levels. finally the lump was asperated in early april 2014. I had a staph capitis infection and had to have a spacer surgery. My question is--stryker was told by the FDA that their manufacturing facilites were contaminated. Could the original stryker implant have been contaminated w/staph capitis at the facilities and finally became active when the stryker hip implant was removed? -118337,What causes abdominal pain with abnormal bowel movement?,"Hi,It seems that this might be abdominal colic due to period or stomach upset.Many a time colic produces vomiting as well.Take Meftal spas or Cyclopam to get relief.Take light diet.Ok and take care. ",Hi. I just suddenly got this pain in my stomach last night. I woke up about 3 a.m and threw up. The pain is from my ribs down to the rest of my stomach. I'm currently on my period too. This pain is a stabbing overwelming pain. Do you have any idea what it could be? -123903,"Have pain in the abdomen, vomiting sensation and loose motion.Had early periods also. What can the problem?","Hi, it appears that she has an urinary tract infection, or a small stone in the ureter, or may be the iliocaecal tuberculosis. So i advise you to consult a gastro enterologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have M.R.I. for confirmation. Thank you. ","My 14 year old daughter was admitted to hospital last wk with pain in right side of tummy, scans were taken but everything came back ok also bloods were taken every two hours and that was fine. Due to the painshe was given paracetamol and nefapam and sent home the next day. I was told it could be a cyst on the ovary maybe lymph nodes around intestine infected but they just weren't sure. Now a week on and she's been double up so back to hospital they felt her tummy and said there's no serious problems. My worry is what do I do if this continues as she is in a lot of pain when this happens" -101803,What does the following test result of lung indicate?,"Hello, It is the underlying stress, anxiety or another psychologic issue which is responsible for such a sensation. Need deep breathing exercises and stress management rather than worrying for medicines. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon ","Weird sensation when I breathe deeply, like coldness in my lungs. Also feels like I can t get enough air, its not often, but it happens. Sometimes when I run my lungs feel really uncomfortable, coldness is there but a lot worse. Very hard to describe the feeling." -60892,What causes pain during bowel movement with vaginal inflammation?,"Hello,Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic.I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.As per yuor description it seems that your are having vocal nodules,This is nothing but benign(non cancerous) swelling formed over vocal cord probably due to voice abuse like screaming or shouting.Sometimes minor throat infection also cause this.You can do the following:1.Absolute voice rest for a week.2.Avoid hot and spicy food.3.Do warm saline gargling.4.Behavioral speech therapy may be needed in some cases.You need a followup examination by your ENT surgeon to assess the progress,and further treatment may be tailored by him.Hope this help.Wishing you good health.Regards.Dr.Shinas ",I am 50yrs oldand my weight is 82 kg bp is correct now a days means last 3mth i have problem in speaking during teaching so I see to doctor(ENT) and doctor advise me to voice rest because of swelling in vocal cord and taking antibitics for 7 days it has been repaeat 4 times but not complete speech is ok when i take becosule with antibitics than i feel better pl advise me correct treatment thks( Indraj bugalia 0000) -245668,Suggest remedies for itching in palm and cracks in nails,"make sure it is not your menstruation going on ,if so see if it spops after 4 days, oter wise i would advice you the following pure nagakeshar curna mixed with butter[navneet] and khand sharkara. consumed three times may help.drinking of tandulodaka with the above combination will help. ","Hi, I'm a girl of 18years. 3 days ago my bf fingered me when we were in date, that was my first date. Did nt face any problem, but after few hours I started to bleeding, n it is not stopping after this 3rd day. I'm so embarrassed to consult a doctor. Is there any home remedy, when will it stop?" -192004,Does Salmulcolite cause loose stools?,"Hello, A severe cough might induce spasm and lead to vomiting. Generally, it will settle once the cough improves. If symptoms persist better to consult a pediatrician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi my 11 months old baby vomits whenever he has cough. Excactly two weeks ago he had a cold and was prescribed penicline. He has been vomiting eversince at least once a day, his cough is not so bad right now so why is he still vomiting? should I take him to the GP? thanks" -182964,Why is Vertigo caused ?,"Hi Andrea, It appears from your history that you have features of autonomic dysfunction. This could be from the anti depressants that you are on or could be a type of epilepsy. Its highly recommended that you see a neurologist who will evaluate and plan further treatment.Hope that answers your query Regards ","Hi, my name is Andrea, I am 19. I have a history of depression and anxiety . Since I was 13 if had random episodes of fainting if you could call it that. I don t actually lose conciousnous. It comes on out of nowhere sometimes, I have a funny feeling, I don t know how to describe it but. Know what is coming. My body starts to flush and my vision turn red and splotchy until I can t see anything, my ears must swell shut because I can t hear anything. I know at this point that if I don t lay down I will fall, my body is weak and can t hold itself up. I lay on the ground feeling extremely nauseous waiting for my vision to come again. My body becomes hot and I sweat all over my body, then it fades and I become extremely cold. This last only a few minutes. I have been told I lose all co our in my skin . It Lasts only a few minutes usually, but feel weak for half hour after. It sounds like heat exhaustion but it has happened in the cold before too. Any help would be great thanks." -240503,Suggest treatment for emotional unstability and mood swings,"Hello,If you already know your proper diagnosis why do you want to take a symptom reliever like-benzodiazapines and not a proper anti anxiety medicine? In anyway you will be taking something, so why not a drug which is recommended? Taking diazepam or anyother benzo will never solve problem and aggravate it over time...there is significant addiction problem with them and they destroy liver in no time..it is not advisable to drive after taking them for fear of accident.There are meds like - sertaline or paroxetine which can be taken safely, treat anxiety and donot cause addiction. They are safe for the body as well.so, please take a proper, well researched molecule and treat yourself..donot go for temporary solutions like diazepam.I hope the reply helps you.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry ","Hi, I suffer from anxiety attacks. They usually start in the morning. I ve discovered that if I take 2.5 mg (two point five) of diazepam first thing in the morning, it will stave off my attacks. If I wait until an attack occurs, I have to take more than 2.5 mg to calm it down. I m just wondering if it s safe to take 2.5 mg of diazepam every morning for long periods of time. (I ve tried other benzodiazepines, but they had side effects I couldn t live with.) Thanks!" -73751,Suggest treatment for the irregular periods and infertility problems,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM . I would suggest you to get your repeat semen analysis done to know any improvements are there. If improvement is there then well and good. If its not there then you may discuss about IUI with your infertility expert. Here only healthy sperms are taken and placed into uterus. This will solve the problem of motility and also if counts are low. One more option is from testis itself sperms are aspirated and cultured outside.After starting treatment for sperm problem it takes time to improve.Hope I have been helpful. RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ",i m 30 year old boy ffrom last 2 years trying for baby but not yet any result we didn't use any anty medicine before and i checked with Dr.said some semons issue so gave some medicine Carniture now 4 month cross but still no effect plz advice what i have to do -234897,"What could be done for irritation and discomfort in penis and testicles after masturbating,with history of testicle torsion ",Hi yes sperm motility can be increased by coQtablets.i do not think there are any serious side effects with co Q tablets.the main side effects with these tablets can be nausea .vomiting and constipation .there can be twitching of the muscles.nervous dysfunction if taken for the long time ,"hello doctors, i have done my semen analysis and doctor advised to increase motility level and she prescribed CoQ Forte capsules. do we have any side effects due to this tablet?" -225774,What causes burning sensation on the penis and testicles?,"Hello, As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","i have sores on the skin of penis,not circumsised, most of the time when i get this outbreak it appears on my chinn under lip but a couple of times it appears on the penis, what could this be. Again i been getting on my chin for many many years, mabe once a year" -164744,What causes pain around the waist after a Kyphoplasty procedure?,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of your husband.A Thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.As the hip was replaced in 1992 and now again needs a replacement then he will have the advanced implant and the Surgical procedure for which you should be not worrying much. Depending upon the age of the implant, usually 15 years is the suspected life of the implant, and now it's more than that so a second might be needed. The outcome score will be as good as last time.Focus on undergoing hip rehabilitation program post this. As now it's more than 15 years compare to the past replacement. Now ageing would have set in and the muscles will be weak as well. Need of the good and proper physical therapy rehabilitation program is advised for better outcome scores.In my clinical practice we make sure that the post THR rehabilitation should be outstanding to provide the maximum functional outcome scores. Majority of Patient respond well in this program.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","My husband is 56 years old. He had a hip replacement in 1992 but his hip has dislocated for the second time this last Friday. How will it be for him to get a second hip replacement, how long should his recovery be and what type of replacements do they use.\? Also, who would be the best Ortho Surgeon for him in Oklahoma City?" -96230,Suggest treatment for lumpy spots on chest and back,"Thanks for your question on HCM. You are having hernia due to abdominal muscle weakness due to age. Abdominal organs are protected by tough muscular layer anteriorly. This muscle layer can be weakened by 1. Old age 2. Muscle trauma or muscular disease 3. Excessive weightlifting lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Smoking etc When these muscles weaken, abdominal organs can protrude through the defect and appear as bulge. In initial stages this bulge is reducible. But possibility of obstruction and strangulation is high in later stage. So better to get done surgical correction of muscular defect to prevent future complications. So consult surgeon and discuss all these. ","I have a hiatal hernia. When I do a sit-up, a large bulge appears about the size and shape of 1/2 of a football. The bulge disappears upon lying flat. It bulges when getting into or out of bed. The doctors and imaging simply say ""so don't do sit-ups"" and don't seem to be too concerned. I have no pain with it, but I am concerned. I am female, age 61, 5'5"", 245 lbs. What do you suggest?" -8816,Why is my blood pressure increasing even after taking Tylenol?,Hi. For further queries consult a general practitioner online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ,"Hi doctor, I am having high blood pressure since my ER visit, five days back. I have been taking Tylenol, as per the ER discharge notes, and gradually getting worse since then. My blood pressure was 149/91 mmHg before, and now it is 154/91 mmHg after the visit. I keep having to catch deeper breaths just to breathe. I feel dizzy and have major headaches, that gradually comes and gets intense. I feel very fatigued, even after sleeping long enough. And I pass out for few seconds and come back again. I also take Synthroid for my thyroid problem." -195574,Does spine of an infant affects by sitting instead of sleeping?,"tibial fracture with bed ridden having sores can be managed by using water or air bed, which are soft and does not harm the underlying skin .. by using these special beds ,, we can prevent bed sore and he can move to lateral side without much difficulty. kindly use candid dusting power on back to prevent more bed sores. ",My 10 year old son suffered a spiral fracture to the tibia (mid shaft). He has been on his back in bed with his leg elevated but he is getting very sore and wants to be able to turn off. Is there a home method of turning him over safely to relieve his discomfort? -43545,"Propysalic ointment offering temporary relief for Psoriasis, how to treat this?",Hi red spot on buttocks bleeding on popping and decreasing by appling moisteriser indicates it is psoriasis.apply dipsalic ointment along with moisteriser it subsides.we can use intralesional steriods for a dolitary lesion.take atarax 25 mg at night to relieve from itching. ,"Hi, I have a small red spot on my butt cheek, it has been there for a roughly 2 months and I thought it was a pimple and tried to pop it but it just bled and seemed to get more swollen. I then thought it was psoriasis so I started putting moisturizer on it, it has gotten smaller but is still red. I'm not sure what it is." -243527,"Anti-social, angry, tired. Gained weight. Having extremely heavy periods. Reason?","Hi there ~ It is not uncommon for you to experience side effects while being on psychotropics. However, not being able to move your legs is uncommon. I recommend that you see a neurologist if you continue to experience these symptoms. Take care and have a good day ! ",I am being treated with meds and cognitive therapy . I suddenly become unbalanced and sometime cannot move the(legs ). m.d. Psyciatrist says r/t stress Many meds have been tries . It occurs wit an obvious stressors and most time random. I had to leave my job I am currently on zoloft ativan and lamictal . ambien for sleep -30087,Do I need to get treatment for 3 mm gallbladder stone?,Hello. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to a general medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am feeling nauseous in the morning hours for about a month. But, I vomit only once a day. My blood test report is normal, but there is a slight increase in eosinophil count (9.8). I am also found with a 3 mm gallbladder stone. My age is 40 years. I am currently on Pantocid and Domstal thrice a day and Zentel once a day for worms." -150614,Why my child is having stiff calves?,"Hello,It may be due to fracture foot. For further assessment you may require x ray foot after orthopedic surgeon consultation.. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation. Use support while walking. Avoid direct pressure. Hope I have answered your query...Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr Shyam kaleFamily and general physician ",I was doing toe stand wings in dance class and injured my right foot. it is badly bruised and swollen. It hurts to walk and I am walking on the inside since it is on the outside top of my foot. I dont have insurance and cant get an xray but will wrapping it help? I am 18 yrs old I have type 1 diabetes and in remission currently for my graves disease. I have shin splints too so im not sure if that will affect this pain. -171275,What is the treatment for Brown-Séquard syndrome?,"Hi, Unfortunately, some complication either from her condition or from the surgery occurred. Your friend will need to speak with the surgeon to get more information but oftentimes, when surgeries are stopped abruptly either there was a complication with her cardiovascular system, unexpected bleeding that could not be controlled rapidly, or oftentimes the surgeon, may look at what is going on and decide that they simply cannot proceed or that it may not be worth the risk to proceed with the procedure. The complication of being in the coma may or may not be a direct result of the surgery. Sometimes complications with trying to take the breathing tube out will occur due to anesthesia or reactions to the anesthesia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","A friends mother was having shoulder surgery when something happened and they stopped the surgery. She was put in icu and told the family she was in a coma state, sleeping and in critical condition. The family does not know what happened. This was not her first surgery. She could respond to them by touch but was not awake. Can you give some light as to what happened?" -243202,"Lack of energy after parent s death, shortness of breath, diarrhea, headache. How can I come out of it?","HelloI can understand your problem and I am sorry about your husbands death. You feel guilty that you couldn't save him due to panic. You missed the important hours. See just ask yourself who is most affected due to death of your husband. Your intentions were to save him. This is just because he died you have started blaming your self. You loved him very much and you could have done everything to save him from death if it was possible. There are a lot of things in world which are not under control of anyone. Death is one of them, what happened was bound to happen. Don't blame yourself as you have to look after yourself. The more you blame yourself more you will feel depressed. Please don't think about this thing again and again. Try to relax yourself with yoga or meditation. Thanks, wish you a good health. ","My husband died on Dec. 11,2010 at home, in our bed. I woke up to him seizing. I panicked. He appeared mottled, cyanotic. I feel like I didnt do enough to save him. I feel like my initial panic kept me from saving HIM. He had stents put in his renal arteries in August. They were also monitoring a AAA. I am a nurse and have been one for 34 years-yet could not save him.. I deal with daily guilt that I failed him. Docotrs here at work have done their best to reassure me that there was nothing I could do. The ambulance missed our house as well. Please help me to understand that it wasnt my fault." -127218,"Suffering from a sharp abdomen pain, i was on the depo injection for three years","Hello. . Higher number of eosinophils points towards allergic esophagitis. The pain and other symptoms will persist until there is inflammation in the esophagus. Anti allergic drugs are likely to help but since he is also diabetic, additional infections are also common. Dr. Rakhi Tayal ","My son, age 10, who has diabetes type 1, has also been diagnosed with esophigitis and inflammation of his lower esophagus . The biopsy revealed that it is most likely due to reflux, however, the pathologist stated that it is still unclear whether it may be due to allergic EE. The biopsy said esinophils focally nunmber up to 14 per high power field. He was on prilosec for about 2 weeks and symptoms of stomach pain, headache and fatigue did not improve. He also broke out into a rash when the doctor increased the dose for a few days. He is now on Nexium for 4 days. Symptoms are a little better, but he still has pain in stomach area, head and sweats, and also feels fatigued and sometimes dizzy, but no rash so far.Could he have more esinophils than the biopsy reaveals and should he be treated for AEE instead of Reflux?" -163859,What causes bruise in wrist after abrupt pain and swelling episode?,"hiHope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern. u r right and i suggest u get an scan of the foream done to find out the extent of swelling and d exact origin of the swelling. if its not hurting u shouldn't worry at all.hope your question has been answered. if u have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime. thanks Take care god bless ","my left fore arm muscle is enlarged,for years now and as i get older its more noticeble . Years ago i had tenis elbow so i put a bubble wrap on it to relieve the pain and wore it for a long time ,and i m left handed. Thats when i noticed the muscle like popped .I was wondering if i should have a sonogram taken of it to see if it s a fatty tissue or what .It hasn;t ever hurt and still dosen;t ,I m just curious and would like an opinion ? My physical thererpist noticed it while he was treating me for sciatica and he said i should have it checked? Thank you" -113822,What causes SLE?,"Good evening sir. Dilated ascending aorta aint such a good sign especially with the size expanding from 3.6 to 4.6 cms. I hope you are under the Follow up of a cardio thoracic surgeon. As for yourself, you need to avoid any stress( emotional and physical) and avoid any heavy exertion exercises. These activities increase the blood flow through the aorta and can cause rupture. Medical Management : you need to be taking beta blockersBut i had recommend you to be under the follow up of cardio thoracic surgeon and if he suggests surgery, you should go for itHope the information was useful ","hello Doctor, I am a 57 yr old male who suffer from Lupus associated with connective tissue disorder. I have been diagnosed to have dilated ascending aorta, which has increased in size from 3.6 cm to 4.6 cm within 9 months. what precautions do I need to take with my health?" -145415,Does an upper respiratory tract infection cause elevated monocyte levels?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The parathyroid tumor its the cause in your case.Your doctor has made the right decision for monitoring the calcium level. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,My blood calcium has run between 11.4 and 10.4 for about 6 years. It has been 10.4 to 10.8 for the last 3 years. Scans showed no parathyroid tumors. All other tests are ok. I do have type 2 diabetes. Last A1c was 6.5 And has been below 7 for the last 5 years. Should I be worried that my doctor continues to only monitor blood calcium level? -12723,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -64055,Can para-umbilical hernia cause fullness and constipation?,"Hello,I had gone through your query and understand your concern.Short answer: Seems like furuncles, need to take antibiotics.Detailed answer: Thanks for asking on HCM.Based on your description I'm suspecting it to be furuncles. They are known occur repeatedly. Do not apply cortizone on it. But you can wash it with hydrogen peroxide and put neosporin. Remove the pus. The problem is pus is collected within many loculi. Even if you press it hard it is difficult to remove pus completely. kindly visit a general surgeon who can remove the pus by breaking those loculi using forceps. Also you need to be put on a course of Antibiotics. Hope this helps.If you have any other query, feel free to ask.Regards,Dr.Prathap Kumar ","So I first got this puss bump on the back of my left thigh. i didn't give much attention to it until it started to hurt really bad when i would sit down. when i get up, i would have this pain going through my whole leg. i then checked it again, and it was like a black dot, in puss, in a red bump. My mom & I thought it was a spider bite. So i put cortizone on it and it opened up. puss & blood kept oozing out. I would squeeze as much out as i can and clean it with hydrogen peroxide then put neosporian and a band aid on it. I continued those steps for the next few days and it went away. now its like like a black scab with dry skin around it but it doesn't hurt. then a few days later, i found another bump in the back of my right thigh, and like 4 bumps on my butt. it really hurts to walk and sit. Even move. 1 of them, i did the steps on now its just like an open cut. but another ones a really big bump and A LOT of blood and puss is oozing out. but the other 2 or 3 is still closed. They're ALL really painful. I'm not sure if they're bites or because of bacteria or what. Please help me figure out whats going on & ways to heal them up ! Please!" -57552,Is it advisable to avoid salt completely post agioplasty?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern, and would explain that her high blood pressure doesn't seem to be related to her lumbar spine disorder. They are two different disorders, which need to be treated properly. Regarding high blood pressure, I recommend to closely monitor her blood pressure different times during the day and refer these values to her GP. She needs to perform a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray and some blood lab tests ( complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose, etc.), to exclude other secondary causes of high blood pressure. You need to discuss with her doctor, about the possibility of starting and antihyperstensive therapy (or make changes to her actual therapy, if she is being treated for high blood pressure). From the other hand, you need to consult with a neurosurgeon for her lumbar disc displacement, to consider the possibility of surgery to solve this health problem. Meanwhile, I would recommend just acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain. Opioids can be helpful. I would not recommend other steroids or non-steroids anti inflammatory drugs, as they all can raise her blood pressure as a common adverse effect. Hope to have been helpful!Best regards, Dr. Iliri ","my mother is 65 yrs. she is non diabetic but there is high B.P. She has burning sensation in her right foot . The M.R.I. report reveals that there is disc extrusion with severe canal stenosis at the level of L4/5, L5/S1causing severe nerve root compression." -10191,I have a pulsating feeling on the left side of my stomach. Will this go away by itself?,Hello. Regards. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old female who is generally in good health. Yesterday, I went to dinner, ate a lot, felt very full after and felt I had strong gas. But, I was not in pain, just felt very full. What freaked me out was this pulsating feeling on the left side of my stomach above my belly button. It continued throughout the day on and off. I woke up with a feeling of no appetite. I was bloated and burping a lot but not nauseous and there was no diarrhea. I have been on Avaine birth control for about a year now and have never missed a pill, but am concerned I could be pregnant as the burping was an earlier sign when I was. Other than the burping, I do not feel any pregnancy symptoms. Is this something that will just pass or should I be concerned?" -6540,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -125489,"Frequent right side abdominal pain, nausea. On medication for ulcer, no help, excessive coca-cola drinker. Treatment ?","Dear. It sounds to me like typical stomach disorders such as gastritis, GERD or hiatal hernia. It causes abdominal bloating and distension,especially after meal. So if you want to find it out then do gastroscopy and stomach biopsy. Till that you need to change your dietary, eat more fruit and green, less alcohol smoking and fast food. Also after meal dont lay or sit. Just walk or stand for a while, until food pass through the stomach and duodenum. When you lay try to be on your right side. Wish you good health. ",Hi for years now at times i suffer awful stomach pain high up in the tummy. i find it happens sometimes if i lie down short time after food..my tummy swells up and pain becomes severe i have to curl up and after some 15 minutes or more with the releasement of wind the pain eases a bit. it is also sore to touch if i press in . can u help please -96483,What is the golf ball size lump on my leg?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He needs examination once. He may have congenital tumour or cyst or some benign soft tissue tumorGo for examination and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, my 8 month old grandchild has a fleshy lump on her back next to her spine just below her neck & near her left shoulder - she sometimes moves her head to the left & leans her ear onto her shoulder but we think this may be due to teething - otherwise she is perfectly healthy & as mobile as any other child of the same age & has no other symptoms - is there any need for concern?" -98701,What could lumps on neck post collar bone surgery suggest?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some piles or abscess. You should go for examination. Take bland diet. Avoid spicy food. Avoid constipation. Drinkpplenty of water. If needed go for surgery. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I have a big hard bump on the inside of my left butt cheek. To be honest i noticed it the night after i slept in a tight thong. I m curious as to what it is and what i can possibly do to make it go away. It hurts when i sit when i cough and to wipe when i use the bathroom please help me -240460,How to control the feeling of stress?,"Hi,Thanks for writingWhat you are explaining might just be a variation of normal human nature, especially at your age. However, in order to be sure about the same, I suggest you consult a psychiatrist once face to face and get evaluated in detail. Hope that helps,Dr A Rao ",hi i m gagandeep singh 19/m wgt:45 sir in my mind every time something is going on some say i have sychology problem but i n't verify my problem doctor i start thinking about what is going around me and mainthing is that when ever there is a pain in body or any part of it a start thinking about it and get nervous so plz tell me -203235,What could cause lumpy pimples on body of 8 month old child?,"Hi dear,I understand your concern.We should differentiate hypocalcemia, benign myositis.I suggest:- Blood test.-Calcium test.-Rheumatoid factor-Aspartat Amino Transferase,Lactate Dehydrogenase,Alanine Amino Transferase,Creative Kinase,altogether it can be sign of miozitis.Consult neurologist.I advise, please keep your baby hydrated with ORS,plenty of water.If she feels pain,then give Ibuprofen.Hope it helps ","dear doctor my little daughter 3 years old had typhoide now he recovered from fever but their is sewere cramps in his left leg(in the area where leg joints with upper body),she cant even stand...what should i do...is this because of weekness or something else?" -233790,"Constant pain in breast, armpit and above elbow, worsens with certain arm movements. No relief with ibuprofen",There is is no link to cnsistancy and masturbation. It is your psychological problem. maximum go for semen analysis. ,"hey. my semen is watery. i stopped ejaculating as i used to do every day. it is been a month and I ejaculate once a week now. whenever i do, it is watery and then getting little bit of thickness. my Q is that why it is watery first and then getting thick, not that much of thickness." -113913,Which specialist to consult for Lupus? What diet is advisable?,"hi, it could be but it seems more likely to be an allergy may be related to dryness.generally lupus produces other signs and symptoms apart from skin . ",I have a red blotchy and dry rash on my wrist. this usually apears yearly durring winter time but sometimes in the summer or fall. My allergys are also very bad and nothing seems to help. lupas runs in my family is this a sign? if not what could this be? -359,Kindly explain about dry socket.,"Hello. As a specialist in third molar extraction, I will guide you through. See what happens not only third molar, any tooth extraction carry the risk of a dry socket. It is nothing serious just unhealed extraction site. Upon extraction healing takes places by the blood clott that stays in the socket post extraction.That clott dislodges if rinsed vigorously by the patient , so as a precautionary measure I make sure to advice each of my patients not to rinse forcefully for atlest 24 hours and after that warm salinge gargle gently, just to remove if any food lodgement to the socket. Symptoms of dry socket is very painful area of extraction, pain similar to the day after it was done and no such relief upon medication. Bone is visible at the extraction socket with no signs of healing. This was all about the dry socket. It is not like it a sureshot or rare thing its totally based upon how a patient manages himself 1-2 days prior extraction. Now coming to the management it is simple too. Nothing to be worried about, You will have to visit your Dentist, he/she will clean the socket to remove if any food partice and then place a gauze mixed with medication and pack the area of the socket . Due to placement of the gauze the area gets secures from further food lodgement and heals itself in 1-2 weeks to be maximum. To ckeck, it is better you send me an image of the extraction site, I will have a look and let you know. It is better this way to avoid any confusion. I will be waiting for your response so kindly upload as soon as possible. Medications that you got Along with warm saline gargle 2-3 times a day to wash off if any food lodgement at the site but do it gently and not forcefully. ","Hello doctor, I got my back right wisdom tooth removed today. How often do people get dry socket? How long until I will know I have it? Is there any way to check if the blood clot is missing?" -15996,Is it possible to see lung cancer in CAT scan if pleural effusion is present?,Hi. Detection of tumor on CAT (computed tomography) scan has nearly 85 to 90 percent efficacy which further increases to 95 percent in post-contrast studies. The pleasurable effusion can be due to numerous causes and in your case due to mucous plugging causing lung lobe collapse-tumor need to be the cause always so do not be apprehensive about that. Any heterogenous abnormal enhancement can be a tumor seen in contrast scan which is not present in your scan. ,"Hello doctor, How likely is a CAT scan to show a lung cancer if a pleural effusion is present? My husband has a pleural effusion and has had four CT scans, none of which show any suspicious mass. Cytology records are inconclusive. I am wondering if the presence of the pleural effusion limits the visibility of a potential tumor? What about in the presence of a middle lobe collapse, could that be hiding a tumor? He has right side pain, short of breath, and was admitted to hospital and fluid drained." -127813,How to heal injured and swollen head?,"Hi,Over the head cut will appear more sharper due to typical anatomy. As cut is there so blood will came out of it,so there will be little swelling. ","Yes... my nephew was accused of slamming his girlfriends head into a tempered oven door... he stated that she d kicked it, was drunk and angry at him. I checked her injuries, and there was no swelling or bruising, and three inch-long shallow cuts. Wouldn t there have been swelling?" -46292,"Slight rash under breasts, itching on left thigh, white bumps, tick bites. Treatment?","hi thanks for posting here,your grand child may be having atopic dermatitis and insect bite reaction.In my practice I prescribe emollients and a mild topical steroid like hydrocortisone cream. You can continue bendryl syp for a couple of weeks. Avoid harsh soaps.Keep the house dust free.Hope she will recover soon.Regardsdr shilpa bhatBangalore ","My granddaughter is 7 years old and has an allergic looking rash on both arms, cheeks and a little on her thighs. The itching is minimal, but partially due to the Benadryl I ve been giving her. She has a couple bug bites (look like misquito to me) on her upper thigh that she said she got last Friday or so. The rash started Sunday morning. I m giving her Benadryl oral and topical but it s still there. I will also say for about 2 weeks prior she has been carrying a mild fever , no energy. Also, She her mother and me & my husband just made a big move from NC to OH and she is now living with her mother only (which she has had me in her house since birth) and is missing her cousins a lot - maybe a little depressed....." -7202,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -236340,What causes excessive crying and irritability after taking Adderall?,"Hi madam,Welcome to health care magic, I can certainly understand your concern and worry about your mother's suffering and can definitely say that your father's behavior could be due to alcohol with the help of the details provided by you. I can diagnose it as alcohol induced psychosis ,so that I can suggest that your father has to be treated as soon as possible because already would have been dependent that he might have certain symptoms like he couldn't sleep if you doesn't take alcohol, he would have some tremors ,palpitation, sweating in the absence of the substance so it's better to act immediately. consult your psychiatrist get him detoxified from the substance, if he is suffering from above withdrawal symptoms then his behaviour can be automatically controlled and he can quit alcohol easily.The detoxification must be started with drugs like chlordiazepoxide and some multivitamin injections like optineuron because as thiamine ie vitamin B1 is deficient in alcohol dependent people due to decreased absorption of food and which may have irreverible adverse effects on the brain.If he doesn't have any of the above withdrawal symptoms , his behavior can be treated with antipsychotics like Risperidone effectively . Being a psychiatrist, I can assure you that his condition can be definitely cured and his behavior gets improved if you take necessary action soon. So nothing to worry , it would definitely help to improve your family dynamics .hope this information would help you. please post your further questions if any, I will always be available to answer them Thank you ","hii,i am a girl & i need some help for my father.He is the patient.My father was not like this as he is now.He is getting violent.He doesn't listen to anyone.My father has a joint business.He regularly drinks alcohol for an extreme limit.We told him everyday not to drink but this is getting out of control day by day.He is married with my mother for 20 years but after so many years he sometimes beats my mother.I can't see this.I live in hostel .But I always have a fear for my mother.I care for her.We don't know what to do.Sometimes we want to die & sometimes we want to kill my father.But we know that is not a solution.So, the main purpose for this question is who to control my father?Please help.." -145466,What does this CBC report indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Most of the elevated platelet counts are due to reactive causes and levels will be normalized after the reactive cause will go off.That too, elevated platelet count is very mild and does not worry about the platelet count.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Siddartha ",I am a 68 year old female recuperating from final effects of the flu ( 2 months worth of coughing etc...) and my blood work today revealed a platelet count for the first time of 429. My doctor is not yet too concerned and I will be redoing my blood work with hep B component and liver evaluations in about a month. Could this high count be something serious. I am also borderline pre diabetic and have borderline high cholesterol with good LDL is as well. Thanks for your response. -38770,"Acne, dandruff, constant inflammation in nose, hang nails, Deficiency?","Hello, Thanks for writing in. You may be suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis. I think taking low dose isotretinoin (10 mg daily after meal) will help you. for dandruff use ciclopirox shampoo twice a week. as for not healing fast, it may just be your perception and not actually something wrong. nevertheless, it is prudent to get yourself tested..hemogram, lft, kft, blood sugar, vit B12, vit K. ","22 year old male with acne all over (maybe not severe, but more than moderate), dandruff , and constant inflammation (especially in my nose). I also have hang nails and feel that I don t heal very fast. Am i deficient in something?" -45749,What is causing rash that seems to be spreading?,Thank you for query.It may be due to fungal infection.Please take following precautions.Use loose cotton clothes.Keep area dry.Apply antifungals like terbinafine which is fungicidal.Once subsides use regularly antifungal dusting powders like candid or absorb powder to prevent recurrence.consult doctor if does not subside.You can get back to me for any clarifications with the photos.Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist and Venereologist ,hi i have a reash from heat on my thighs scrotum and up my crack onto my butt cheeks could heat rash have turned into a fungal infection it hurts so bad i cant hardly walk i used exssesive baby powder and try to stay clean and dry there is no ac where i am help -256357,Can missed taking in qlaira combined contraceptive pill result in ovulation and compromise pill s efficiency?,"Hello ma'am and welcome.Daphne should be safe, but rhey can at times cause unwanted rise in blood pressure in selected patients, so it would still be best to initiate the pills under supervisiom of a doctor and report for regular blood pressure monitoring during the first few days on the pill.Hope this helps.Best wishes. ","Hi! I am 31 yrs old, gave birth through normal delivery 3 months ago. I suffered from chronic hypertension during pregnancy, my BP is 130/90 during 1st and second trimester, it became 150-180/90-100 during the 3rd trimester. I am thinking of taking Daphne pills because it is the only pill that has no precautions for high blood pressure. Would it be safe for me? Injectables are costly for me and I am not comfortable to use condoms or IUD, though I haven't tried them yet," -176890,Suggest treatment for post herpatic neuralga from shingles,"I am really sorry about your brother's disease. As a neurologist I know it is one of the most awful diseases to have in our specialty and frustrating for us clinicians as up to now there hasn't been much we can do about it.It is hard to answer to your question as well because the cause is not well known. Several genetic mutations have been identified in familial cases, but the exact manner these mutations lead to disease is not always clear and different mutations appear to have different related mechanisms.Other factors such as toxic or infectious ones have been implicated, but as I said much remains unknown about the genesis of the disease.I hope you and your family will find the necessary strength in these difficult days. ","My brother has als..His first symptoms was tripping n then not too long after that, his tongue started shrinking..You really can t understand him now..It s so sad.. Right now he s close to the end.., not eating n drinking n things are stating to shut down.None of our family has ever had anything like that..My question is what in the world causes it? He used to be a painter.." -129050,Is it OK to take 1 tablet of cipcal-500 everyday?,"exercises,yoga shall help. take butter 50 grams with bread or chapati twice a day, take plenty of pulses(dal),beans and green vegetables,seasonal fruits.Adequate protein and fats will help ","sir/madam, I am a 20 year old male. my height is about 6 feet and weight just 50 kg which shows that i might be severely underweight . i have no medical history of any chronic diseases and neither my immunity is weak. therefore , i would like you to please give me some effective tips to increase my weight and muscular mass. my diet includes a glass of milk alongwith 1-2 eggs ocassionally, chapattis , vegetables, pulses etc.but inspite of all this, i am unable to put on weight. also please suggest if any exercises, yoga , health and mineral supplements , if required. would be glad if promptly answered. regards and thanks." -244024,"Unable to concentrate, afraid of losing book, feeling the need to meet someone. Want to know your opinion","hello welcome to health care magic You possibly have ""obsessive compulsive disorder"" or ""obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder- hypochondriasis"". OCD consists of repeated thoughts (obsessions) and compulsive behaviour (not essential). I advise you to consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation, diagnosis and management. Hope it helps Good Luck Thanks Thanks ","goodevening docter,i am XXXXXXX ,21 years old,i want to consult with a phychiatrist.my problem is that there is some fear in my mind about my body, mostly about brain.i always thiking that there is gonna somthing wrong with my brain fear about to damage . this type of negetive thinking sucks my life .i want to overcome this fear soon . plzz help me. i wnat to enjoy my life" -37857,I am not getting pregnant even after taking a lot of medicines. Can an online doctor help me ?,"Hello.Welcome.You should get ovulation studies,hormonal studies like FSH,LH etc And HSG and semen analysis.After all this is done then go for laproscopic examination.Good luck. ","Hi! Doctor , I had been under treatment of one dr here in bangladesh from january 2010.as per dr s prescription i had taken medicine one by one. lastly i had taken pregnyl 5000iu 2amp fpr 5 cycle but no result.then dr suggest to stop medicine and asked for wait for 45 days.if no result then need to do laproscopy .we already wait 2 month and now no result yet (still no period/means) for getting pregnent.what i need to do now?can you pls advice" -221134,Having small red spot on gum.,"Hello there...This is a common complaint from the patients during the cold weather...When you have history of frequent cold/upper respiratory tract infection foul smell from the mouth is quite possible...problems like sinusitis and cold would lead to post nasal discharge that gets in to your throat resulting in foul smell... Once the symptoms of sinusitis and cold are treated your problem of bad smell would regress.... When you have deposits getting accumulated over your teeth, the gums get inflamed and swollen....There are millions of microorganisms in the oral cavity...As when you eat they start decomposing the food particles and that results in foul smell...get a thorough oral prophylaxis done and then can use mouth rinses to keep away from bad breadth... the above findings - cold and deposits over your teeth, might concurrently be present....then you have to get treated for both...I advice you to consume lots of water... Consult your dental surgeon for further clinical evaluation and management.... ","I have suddenly developed very unpleasant breath without signs of dental/ oral hygiene issues. The condition came on following a cold , which as since resolved, and has remained for the past week. Mouth wash, tooth brushing, chewing gum . . . nothing seems to relieve the odor. Is it time for a visit to my GP or should I wait another week?" -99085,What causes hard lump on head?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnode due to infection or some other cause or you may have some soft tissue tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",Hi. Im 17 and have a marble size lump of my inner thigh next to the groin area. It doesn t hurt at all until i touch it. It seems like it has a purplish head on it but it really cant be seen that great. What do i have? Im worried it might be some form of an std? -218091,Reason for bleeding in gums?,"Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. You have not mentioned the location of swollen glands like lower jaw, behind the ear, etc.Swollen salivary glands can be due to various causes like Bactrrial or viral infection, stones, cysts, autoimmune, etc.I suggest you visit a dentist for check up. You need to provide history like recent infection, medication history, any radiation exposure, etc. Get blood test done for infection. X ray of salivary gland or Sialograpgy can be done if needed.Meanwhile, you can start with the antibiotic course on prescription. Tylenol or Ibuprofen will ease pain. Maintain good hydration. Warm compresses of swollen area will help. Chew sugarless gums for stimulating saliva.Sialadenitis, i.e. infection of salivary glands starts regressing after 48 hrs with antibiotics. But stones or cyst or other complications need further treatment.Hope the answer helps you. Thank you! ",I develope a Salivary Glad Problem over night it is very painful had it 2 other time in the past 5 years but was able to get to a doctor immediately which gave me prescribed pills? my face is swollen boy did I start the new year offwith tears please advise me! YYYY@YYYY -207042,How to cure WALRI disease permanently in child?,Hi...Henoch Schonlein Purpura is not a virus and it is an auto immune disease. Rarely it can affect the kidneys too. There are several treatment options and one of which is steroids and it should be used only when the kidneys are getting affected. I am glad that the doctors there have started steroids after renal involvement. Achy joints are usual in the natural course of this disease. I am glad that you are in right direction and safe hands.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,Our grandson has the hsp purpura virus for over 3 months now it is now affecting his kidneys with high levels blood and protein in his urine. Dr s currently are treating him with predizone for over a month now and no signs of improvement. Grandson is now showing signs fo achy joints and feeling cold all the time. Right now parents have made the decision on consulting with the University hospital on a different treatment plan and waiting for an answer. Have any of your dr s heard of this virus and other treatment plans? Thank you! -150952,Suggest remedy for pain in left buttock and left leg,"Hello, It seems to be reactive arthritis which is caused by viral fever. just take paracetamol for fever and over the counter painkillers for your pain, hope it will be relieved in 7 days and if not please visit to nearest hospital. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver ","I have been experiencing severe joint and muscle aches for the last five days.The last time i experienced similar was many years ago when I had mastitis,My temperature has risen to 100 degrees and I start to feel cold and shivery, naproxin helps to relieve this.I have no appetite and am experiencing stomache pain and a bloated feeling, with occasional nausea.I have recently moved to the USA and have no medical cover hence my reluctance to visit a doctor, this may just be a virus and run its course I am female 57 years old and weigh approx 113 lbs" -96911,Suggest treatment for lumps,"Hi! welcome to HCM!This is a very common clinical presentation in my clinic and people often complain of lump following sore throat or common cold, flu etc. and as per my experience of ultrasound and related needle biopsy reports, I get following possibilities:1. reactive enlargement of regional lymph nodes2. reactive hyperplasia of tonsils, tongue lymphoid tissue or adenoids3. abscess4. ectopic thyroid tissue5. cystic lesionsTherefore you have to take warm saline gargle, maintain oral hygiene and see an ENT specialist for a clinical examination and some azithromycin-based antibiotics under medical prescription!regards ","I just got a cold about two days ago. my throat has been hurting the whole time I been sick. but now instead of my throat being sore, there feels like there s a lump towards the middle of my throat. why is it there and how can I get rid of this lump fast?" -113322,"How should breathing problems, fast heartbeat, neck lymph node swelling be treated?",Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should immediately consult dictor and get done chest x ray and blood pressure measurement.As flu does not last this long.You might be having chest infection and due to this hypotension has developed.Signs favoyring hypotension in your case are1. Rapud heart rate2. Bed ridden3. Blurring of vision.So better to rule out chest infection first. Start intravenous fluids fast to restore your fluid volume. You may need intravenous antibiotics too. ,"I have had a flu bug since last week. My chest now feels tight, my heart feels like it is beating harder and my vision is blurrier than usual. I have taken erithromycin for a suspected chest infection but it hadn t worked. I am worried as I am so exhausted I haven t left bed in days" -112428,What causes frequent fluttery feeling in chest?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are having acute gastritis.Points in favour of this diagnosis are vomiting after eating and sudden acute burning pain in stomach. All are due to hyperacidity.So better to follow these for symptomatic relief.1. Avoid hot and spicy food.2. Avoid stress and anxiety .3. Avoid large meals, take frequent small meals.4. Start proton pump inhibitor and antiemetic combination.5. Keep 2-3 pillows in bed to prevent acid reflux.6. Loose weight if you are obese.7. Quit smoking and alcohol if you are taking.You will be alright after doing these lifestyle modifications. ",I chocked on milk this morning why eating cereal. Coughed it up and then all of of sudden I got this unbearable burning in my chest and back for like 30 sec and went away but not feeling to well just tired I sneezed a little bit ago and same thing burning for like 40 sec never felt that before now my left ear hurts -116953,Is the gallbladder a cause for abdominal pain?,"Hi, A certain degree of bloating is normal but in case of excessive bloating, it may be a sign of food allergy, hiatal hernia, IBS or inflammatory bowel diseases. So you should do gastroenterologic work up but first, try to change your dietary habits, it means: eat smaller meals but more frequently, avoid fried and spicy food, take menta tea, avoid alcohol and coffee, eat probiotics and milk products, boiled food and vegetables. Also, there are medications such as Flobian, Magnesium oxide or certain Laxatives which may relieve such symptoms of this continue. If there won't be an improvement on these measures, you should consider doing diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy, anal sphincter manometry and food allergy testing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ","Friday morning I woke up with a terrible pain in my stomach. At first I thought it was just constipation so I just went on with my day. It didn't go away. Hurt all through yesterday and is continuing today. Terrible stomach pain, abdomen pain, hurts to push on my stomach, feeling completely bloated and not a huge appetite. I took a stool softener and have pooped a few times, no let up." -141654,What causes nausia and cough with back pain?,The bruise completely goes in 2 weeks lime. It has a set pattern of change in colour as the days pass. we remember these colour change by pnuemonic VIBGYOR. No meed to worry just apply some ointment like mupirocin( T-bact) it will be fine. ,"my girls friend has a bruise on her back after she fell off of a manically bull that stared off as a small light bruise on her lower back, and now four days later it's a big reddish bruise that its taking up most of her back, her age is 23 and she is 5feet 4 inches" -27069,I have weight loss due to digestion issues. How to gain the weight back?,"Hello. I hope it helps you. If you have any further queries, please ask me. For further queries consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist ","Hello doctor, I am suffering from digestion issues, mostly bloating, from more than seven months. While taking medicines, I was feeling fine, and once I stopped them, my symptoms recurred. My present symptoms include indigestion, constipation, improper motions, low appetite, weight loss, inability to gain weight, acne, anal itching, body aches, etc. I have issues with my mind also such as lack of concentration, confusion and other problems. I consulted a neurologist who said my vitamin B12 levels were low. So, I took supplements. Now, after taking those medinces too, I do not feel much of an improvement. In the past, I was affected by worms for around five months. When I took medicines for that, many of my problems got solved. But, digestion issues persist. I consulted a gastro doctor two months back. He said there were no structural problems present and prescribed Cadigut, Acta pro, and Folizorb. Once, I started to take those medicines, I felt good, and my weight improved. But, once I stopped those, the same problems restarted. Now, I am on Acta pro. Before this, I never had issues with digestion. It all started with worms. After presenting this query, the doctor asked me to check for bacterial overgrowth in the intestine (SIBO), hydrogen breath test and asked to take probiotics. My appointment for the test is next month. Is there anything that I have to follow before the test? Please suggest which probiotic tablets to take." -242447,"Took ashwaganda brahmi combo, having intense anxiety symptoms. Can this be due to those supplements?",HiWith this history I would have considered in my patient the first possibility of Rapid Bipolar Mood Disorder and would have put him on lithum genetic name 300 bd with monitoring of blood level of drug to remain around o.8 and no tremors in hand and kidney function with in normal lilts your doctor will give you prescription it may long time for him to stabilise A personal examination by a psychistrist may be required for long term treatment and regular follow upWith history does not appear a schizophrenicBipolar Mood disorder Has a good out come on tratment .Be positive but put him on regular treatment Dr Lal Psychiatrist ,"my brother seems to go through a phaze of possible psychosis , he wont eat for days sometimes , and has a mysterious personality as far as being introverted goes , but it now seems he has found christianity. there is nothing wrong with religion, and the fact he got into it but , he has become detached , anti social ,very strange behavior. he is only 20 and he seems as if he losing touch with reality , he wont sleep or anything , he just reads the bible day and night writing notes,he sits outside for hours in the cold repeating chants over and over for hours, then only interacts with family only a little bit. he looks like nothing but and empty vessel...it hurts my heart because me and the rest of my family know the old him and hes no longer there." -7062,Can Cotaryl cream be used to cure dry and flaky skin (Ichthyosis)?,"Hi, Thanks for writing to us.Ichthyosis as you rightly mentioned is a genetic condition leading to excessively dry and flaky skin. There is no cure for this condition, but it can be controlled by using right medications and thus bringing the normal texture back. For the same, follow these suggestions: Follow all these above steps regularly and you will be sure notice a positive change. Consult a dermatologist online for further help --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi Doctor, I am suffering a disease called Ichthyosis. It is genetically causing dry skin problem and fish like scales. Kindly help me with a solution for this." -71833,How can asthenozoospermia be treated?,Hi I think opk will help you in getting pregnant. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. It will increase chance of pregnancy. Hope it helps. ,"My husband and I stay in different places for work. We get to meet once in 2months and are ttc from 5 months. Intercourse is possible for 10-15 days every time we meet. We tried for conception in march, June and July. Used OPKs in June and July. Will this help while TTtc? Anything we need to be careful about???" -110397,Having difficulty in breathing & pain on the left side of the chest area,HelloI appreciate your concernWhen ECG is normal and it's not a constant problem do chances of blockage is less likely but can't be rule out completely just based on short description.Here I would like further information for better assessment of the condition likeHave you experienced swearing or palpitations during an episode of chest painDo you smoke or consume liquor?Is there any family history of heart attack or heart disease I would advise you get your Blood pressure recorded and in absence of risk factor possibility of blockage can be further evaluated by Echocardiography or TMT testing .Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more preciselyBest wishes ,Near about 7-8 time when I have normal chest pain I did ECG with diffrent hospital/clinics all doctors said ECG is normal. I am doing daily excersise about 1 hrs (walking/jogging). Till I have little bit chest pain. (Age 32 years) my question : Is any chances of heart blokages? -39198,Is there any treatment for scalp/head acne ?,"Hello ..sonu.. ‘Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum’. acne can be due to many factors such as oily skin.. hormonal imbalance and depressions..and stress.. sun exposure, seasonal changes, and climate can precipitate an acne attack.” only application of creams will not help you will require internal medicines too.. consume lot of water n juices to keep yourself hydrated it helps in removing the toxins.. use a face wash that suits your skin type.. cleaning face with rose water and applying a herbal pack improves the skin and adds a glow to it.. lemon juice acts a natural astringent.. homoepathic medicines will help you in recovering fully.. god bless.. ","I have scalp/ head acne from last 2 years approximately Please let me know if you have permanent treatment of scalp/head acne I have met many doctors but in vain, they did not find any permanent treatment plz reply" -71725,What does the following follicular study report suggest?,HIWELL IF YOUR CYCLES ARE REGULAR ITS LESS LIKELY TO HAVE OVULATION ON DAY 9BUT YES CLOMID+MENOGON 2 INJ DAILY X 5 DAYS CAN CAUSE HYPERSTIMULATIONKINDLY DO THE SCAN ,"Hello. My husband & I are trying to get pregnant. I took Clomid (100 mg daily from day 2 to 6) & had egg of size 16.6 mm on day 12, but didn t get pregnant. Next month I took clomid + Menogon injection (1 injection daily from day 3 to 7) , but the ultrasounds showed no egg on day 11. This month (third month of trial) I had clomid & Menogon but 2 injection per day for 5 dsys ( day 3 to 7). I am having pain today ( day 9) & had a lot of white cervical fluid yesterday. My questions are: *When should the best time for intercourse be? * Can ovulation be very early ( day 8 or 9) when tsking Menogon? Sorry for long explanation & thanks for your help." -134630,"Child with SV and TGA, when pushed starts vomiting. Diagnosed asthma. What is he suffering from?",a child start getting many problems after adding milk and diarya child needs breast milk for 2 years and after that no milkif we add milk and proteins of diary they are non competible with human proteins so start giving problems in number of cases you withdraw milk and diary from diet add vegetables fruitd and cereals after 3 wk child will feel good and slowly all symptomps and diseases will go in 3 months he will be ninety percent oktill the effect continue same rx ,"My four year old has had really bad allergies, we just visited an allergist 2 weeks ago, she had a allergy test done, the doctor said she had a reaction to dust and cockroach. she prescribed her zyrtec, singular, and flonaise nose spray. I ve been giving her these meds once a day. Anyways, the day before yesterday she woke up with her eyes swollen and the bridge of her nose. she says it doesnt hurt or bother her but its really noticeable. This has happened before but only for a short while, its been two days the meds arent helping it what should i do?" -241365,What is the solution for abnormal behavior after a typhoid attack in 82 year old?,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicYou can stop them one day one. first try to stop zolpidem. Take 5mg at night and keep at same dose for 2 weeks, then stop olanzapine followed by topaz. This way would not get any withdrawal symptoms. Better to consult a psychiatrist and do it under supervision. In case, you need my help, you can consult.Thanks ",Dr. I am regularly using Topaz 50 mg olanzapine 2.5 and zolpidem 10 from last 3 months...my neuro pshychatric medicines are going on from last 4 years ...i left them in between for 3_4 months then again continued ...but I need to leave them ...how and when..? Please help DR.. -244389,"Anxious, feeling panicky, depressed, want to stay alone. How can I get over this?","Hi, His current problem can be explained from following reasons: -Anxiety symptoms -Use of paxil -Withdrawal of paxil It is difficult to tell exact cause from your current history. It is better to change Paxil to some other SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) in his case. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com ",My boyfriend has been off Paxil for about 5 months. He experiences severe brain zaps when he exerts himself or is emotionally overwhelmed. During sex he gets to the peak of orgasm and instead of the normal end result of orgasm he gets severe brain zaps that usually turn into physical tremors his hands shake it looks like a horror movie where he is hooked up to an electrical torture device. Needless to say he looses his erection and is unable to have that release. It seems to wipe him out so much that he needs to sleep. Is this something that is common? Will it get better? It scares me when it happens because I can clearly see how painful it is for him. It doesn t just happen during sex when he has exerted himself from working out. It s also sometimes when he gets overwhelmed with emotions (good and bad) he gets the brain zaps. How can I be a good partner to him and help him get through this. -128349,Suggest treatment for ankle injury,"Hello, I had gone through the case and found that you are hypertensive at your young age.It might be due to family history of hrart problem or due to bad life style like drink, smoking, late night sleep or anything else.So I will advise you to take antihypertensive medicine Tab Atenol once a day alongwith that go for treadmill test to know the exact condition of heart.Last do yoga and breathing exercise and avoid salt.and preserved food.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks ","Hi. I am 24 years old. I have taken 6 BP readings over the last 30 min, and they average around 165/105. My heart rate is normal at 65, but it feels like it is beating much harder/heavier than normal. I m also experiencing slight shortness of breath which feels a lot better when I take a deep and deliberate inhalation. One of my readings was 170/108 which is close to Hypertensive crisis. Note: I have a history (3-4) years of fluctuating high blood pressure. Family GP has ran tests, nothing abnormal, but my BP ranges a lot from 130/85 to 155/high90s. Should I go to the ER?" -13047,What is the treatment available for graying of hair and hair fall?,"Hi. Does this problem exist in your family? If yes it is androgenetic alopecia that is common in males and related to male hormones. Premature greying of hair is also genetic and as such there is no treatment for reversing of grey hair. However, you can take Biotin supplements to reduce it. Use Minoxidil spray for this patch of hair (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Androgenetic alopecia? Use Minoxidil spray BD over the scalp. Take Biotin supplements. ","Hello doctor, I am facing hair fall from the last 4 to 5 months. Also facing graying of hairs from last three years." -249785,Suggest treatment for burping and nausea during pregnancy,"Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.First of all do not panic.Order XT tablets prescribed to you by your gynecologist is an iron preparation. It is surely not harmful to you and your baby.Iron preparation if taken 30 minutes before food along with lemone water, gets absorbed into the blood to its maximum. This will definitely help you to improve your hemoglobin levels.I will also suggest you to differ calcium supplements at least 4 hours after iron tablets. Please opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Meditate. Drink plenty of water.May God bless you with a bundle of Joy.I hope this answer helps you.Thanks.Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar ","Hello doctor.. M 24 weeks pregnant n my haemoglobin level is 8.5 so my doctor has advised me to take 2 tablets per day of iron, also with nimbu pani only..so is it safe to take order XT tablets two times a day...would it be harmful for my baby or not" -19440,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -121179,Can lymph node on side of abdomen cause pain under rib cage?,"Hi.It looks that you are in a stage of septicemia, in which there is an increased WBC count and all the symptoms you have. I think you need an admission to the hospital, intravenous fluids and antibiotics along with orally acting antibiotics on the colon, probiotics and supportive treatment as per the findings on clinical examination and investigations.The counts to be repeated after 48 hours to see the response. Since you had 5 attacks, I would advise to undergo further investigations to rule out any general problem like diabetes, Cancer, HIV status and anything that can lower your immune system. Once the current problem is over, you have to undergo Colonoscopy, CT scan of abdomen and other investigations as may be suspected by the clinical examination and findings ","Severe lower abdominal pain, collitis, fever 97.7-99.4 today, new symptom lower to mid back pain, rapid breathing, high WBC, tingling and numbness rectal nausea and vomiting. I ve had 5 known GI infections in 5 months. Everytime I have a small incision I get sicker with more spreading pain and symptoms. Help!" -66158,Suggest treatment for hair follicle infection,"Thanks for posting you query to health care magic. No need to worry as complete healing not take place yet blood present inside tissue disintegrate and give green discoloration .if you are not having any pain or fever o need to worry . numbness will take long time to releive as damage nerve tissue grow very slowly for which you can take multivitamin tablet.if complaint increases contact to surgical specialist. hope you are satisfied with my answer . feel free to communicate if any query . regards, Dr.Manish Purohit Infectious disease specialist ","I'm 30 years old, in perfectly good health. Last week I cut my thumb - stopped the bleeding after maybe 1/2 an hr, cleaned + bandaided it up, change dressing every couple of days and didn't think much about it. Now, 10 days later, the cut seems healed but the area around it appears greenish (no pus) and is numb. Should I see a doctor about this?" -64283,"Can viral infection cause excessive burping, nausea and cramps?","Thanks for using HCM, I understand your concern and will try to give you my medical advice, I think if your doctor diagnostic was tinea cruris he made the right prescription, Lotrimin is a topic antifungal cream/ spray will help you to improve the lesion, I recommend you to keep the affected area clean and dry and I hope that you get better, take care ","Hi i'm 53 and just went in to see my Doc today he told me i have Tnea Cruris and recommended i use Lotrimine, i went to the pharmacy and looked this up and it looks like this is for foot fungus, should i go ahead and use this or is there anything else, i have 2-3 white spots on my penis head and a little itching.thanks." -12420,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -61000,"What causes chills, flushed skin and high fever?","Hi, You don't have to worry. Using condoms protects you fully from chlamydia infections.Wish you good health!Manoku Eni M.D. ",My boyfriend and I have been treated for chamydia on Monday and we didn t puke up the antibiotics but it is Wednesday now and we had sex WITH a condom. Is this okay? I am really nervous that we could get re-infected. I will contact the health unit but will we be okay? -254172,Does delayed menstruation in spite of Levonelle tablet indicate pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the lack of fetal movements might be seen in case of fetal distress,less liquor etc.If the liquor is good then other causes of fetal distress should be ruled out like anaemia,High BP or any other complication in mother.It might need emergency delivery too.Dont worry.Timely intervention helps in better prognosis of the baby.Best regards... ","We just ost our baby on 24th Jan. Our baby was 36 week old. On 11th Jan we went for a Doctor visit, where the Doct said that every thing is normal. But On 23rd Jan my wife said that she is not feeling well & want to go for a Ultra Sound. So on 24th we went for a Ultrasound. But the Ultrasonologist declared zero moment of the FETUS. can you please let us know about the reason Could you please l" -176257,What causes persistent dizziness?,Hello ! I read your question and understand your concern. In my opinion the troubles you have may be related to sinusitis. I would like to know if you have had any fevers lately or nasal congestion.I would recommend you to do a full blood work and a sinus xray for sinusitis. You may need to take antibiotics if the diagnosis of sinusitis is confirmed. Hope to have been of help!Thank you for using HCM!Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka ,"Yes I am dizzy and have pressure in front of my head and sides. I feel hot but no temperature. I called my Neurologist he can t see me for a month. I am afraid of fainting. I live with my 93 year old father in law and cannot leave him for too long. I also feel like I have chills in my head," -185453,Suggest medication for urination and red swollen feet during stage 4 cancer,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have internal melanoma. It is diagnosed by lymphnode biopsy. So it is already metastatic malignant melanoma stage 4. Treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Despite of treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi. What is the best line of treatment for someone who has been diagnosed with internal melanoma which was discovered from a large swelling in the lymph nodes under his arm. The biopsy came back as melanoma but he hasn t been offered any treatment, just pain relief as the moment. I find it hard to believe that it can t be treated with cytotoxics or radiation." -132408,Suggest remedy for cough,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your son's history.In his case, I would first think of food allergy causing diarrhea and atopic dermatitis. As he does not have any respiratory complaints like frequent cough & colds, I would not suspect he is reacting to mice droppings as they are usually inhaled as particles and affect respiratory system more.I do not know diet of your son but the most common foods causing food allergy are - milk, peanut, tree nuts (cashew nut, almonds, pistachio, etc), soy, eggs, fish, shell fish & wheat. So please try to correlate his diet with his symptoms.If you are not getting clues from above, I would suggest you to consult an Allergist who will ask the history in detail and suggest him allergy testing that might reveal the substance causing allergy.As his symptoms started 6 months back, I would not suspect any serious infection. However, I would suggest a stool examination for worm infestation, which also can cause such symptoms.Hope this will be helpful to you.Wish your son the best of the health.Regards. ","Hi My son is18 month's old, 6 months ago he start having red rings (raced) (4-5) spread around his skin the the rings get bigger and bigger in same day then it disappears in 2-3 days then one or two appears now and then. 2 moths ago it got worse rings start appearing all over his body and start getting bigger in 24 hr a spot became 2""diameter ,and a mild diarrhea was associated with it then we realize motion was loose every time the rash appears .the doctors could not find anything wrong from the tests and assumed its an allergic reaction to something, then it went away on its on, now again he start having 3-4 rashes and mild loose motion, we recently noticed few mice droppings where he plays during the the day could it be the reason?,is there any dangerous infections with the same symptoms due to mice, please advice he is fussy eater but healthy otherwise" -22586,My 18 months old baby has been passing light colored stools. Is it normal?,Hi. 1. SGPT. 2. Serum bilirubin. 3. CBC. Revert back with the reports to a paediatrician online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ,"Hi doctor, My daughter is 18 months old. For many months, she has been passing stools that are white or very light yellowish brown or chalky color. I have seen my GP in the past and with just a feel of tummy they tell me everything is fine. I feel there is something else and just cannot seem to settle. Her belly is very large considering she has such a small frame and feels this may have some part to do with it. When passing stools, she can often leak out her nappy because it is so loose. She has been on solid foods since she was 6 months old. She has full fat cow milk morning and night. When friends or family look after my daughter, I get comments of she done a dirty nappy, but it was really chalky. Is that normal for her? It is worrying me. She also holds her breath when worked up. This has happened since birth. It takes up to a minute for her to come round. Her tummy hardens and is solid throughout and then she projectiles. The doctors had seen this and just told me that breathing spells are common. But, with the way these bowels are, I am concerned whether this is related to. I am very stressed out and feel that I need a second opinion." -246273,How long is safe to take Tylenol and alternative treatment for pain?,"Hi, Mostly psychological conditions are not connected to the ankle. PTSD depression and anxiety respond to the same anti-depressants. Cognitive behavioral therapy actually fixes anxiety but is not as good for a real heavy depression. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","o a, 34 years old, I have PTSD, insonomia, anxiety, cronic ankle pain due to a car accident, but I have been having migraines, always tired, my bowl system I have been bleeding on and off for years but ut seems to get worse. my hands shake when I get anxiety, I take medicstion but these other systems are getting worse, my vitmamin D is low and so are my other vitamins, I was just in ER due to a rash I got for being over stressed and I get it once a hear when I ather died, only since then. I an irrated, annoyed and tired of always being tired. I m, in bed so much my legs hurt to walk it burns.. any advice?" -55238,What are the risks of heart failure?,"Coronary artery disease (CAD) refers to atherosclerotic narrowing of the epicardial coronary arteries. It can manifest as chest discomfort (angina) due to myocardial (heart) ischemia or as acute coronary syndrome (heart attack). Typical angina exhibits substernal chest tightness, pressure, or heaviness that frequently radiates to the jaw, back, or arms and generally lasts from 2 to 15 minutes. It can occur with exertion, emotional stress, or exercise. If you have any of those symptoms, you should go to the emergency room. CAD is the leading cause of death for adults both in the United States and worldwide. Below are some risk factors and general preventive measures. However, you should see a doctor to have routine blood work to make sure you do not have high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, or renal disease. A doctor can also help you lose weight if needed, or stop smoking if needed. Do not start an exercise regimen until approved so by your doctor. Aspirin (75 to 162 mg/day) decreases risk of first MI and reduces adverse cardiovascular events in those with stable angina. The benefits significantly outweigh the risk.• Traditional risk factors: hypertension (high blood pressure), High cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, premature CAD in 1st-degree relatives (men 45 for men, >55 for women)• Nontraditional risk factors: obesity, sedentary lifestyle, renal diseaseGENERAL PREVENTION• Smoking cessation• Regular aerobic exercise program• Weight loss for obese patients (goal BMI • BP control (goal • Diabetes management• Lipid-lowering therapy (statins) for those with diabetes, known CAD, and for 10-year risk ≥7.5%• Low-dose aspirin ","Dear Doctor, my father died in 78 yrs by heart attack. my one brother died in 57 by heart attack as he was suffer from bye pass surgery in 45 yrs. now my 52 years brother just suffer from heart attack and taken bye pass surgery. i am 43 yrs old . i should start colsprin tab?? as i feel fit rightnow" -163017,What could swelling in index finger with 11 stitches including stitches below nail mean?,"Hi foot surgery for bunion alone will not cause all these symptoms. In my opinion you had surgery for Hallux Valgus where multiple surgeries are performed to correct the deformity, hence the plaster and swelling. 2nd toe is held in place by pins till wound heals.I suggest that you take painkillers and keep the foot elevated on two pillows for 2-3 weeks. If no relief then it will be better to consult your surgeon. ","Hi, I had foot surgery on bunion, when they put the screw in, they broke my foot on Jan 14,2014. The cast was put on wrong. The big toe is droopy and stiff.The second toe is straight up. The foot is was very swollen. Lots of pain. Do you have any suggestions on how to get the swelling down and the droopy toe back to straight?" -143629,"Pain on back, bump in lower stomach, bruising, painful when touched. What do you think?","Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.* Disc protrusions may regress over a period of time if they are not subjected to additional bending stresses. * There is a possibility of absorption of the disc material with time. The requirements are to avoid lifting weights and excessive forward bending. Physiotherapy is needed to strengthen the muscles.* Precautions are same as above along with the use of a Lumbosacral corset or support.Hope this information is helpful. Good day ","Hi, I have injured my L4-L5 and L5-S1. The MRI talks about an annular tear and theosac leak. There is no nerve compression. They say the injury was caught on early and I can expect a full recovery.I have the following questions;1) is a slipped disc injury fully curable?2) is the gel like fluid fully reabsorbed back? If yes, then what are the requirements?3) I am a ballroom dancer, what are the precautions I need to take?) can the gel like fluid get absorbed" -111871,What causes chest pain and fatigue?,Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). You are having uncontrolled upper respiratory tract infection ( URTI ). And this can lead to lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis. So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. ,"Hello Dr. Samuel, I have been experiencing a non productive, hacking cough for the past week and a half. Started with a minor sore throat, then became laryngitis. That subsided, and I thought it was over... Then it came back as a sore throat, and dry hacking cough! I have tried all kinds of cough syrups with DM and holistic remedies.. still coughing!" -108486,Suggest remedy for chest burn after inhaling paint vapours,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of chest pain, chest tightness, pressure, belching, burping etc. Along with drugs, you need to follow these lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.4. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. 5. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I'm 28 yrs, 5ft 7inches tall and i weigh 72kg. I'v been having severe chest pain and tightness and very often, i belch. Occasionally i get cold chills in my chest. I consulted a doc. and he prescriced cinex, gascol and albendazole which i'v been taking for about three days now but still no relief. What do u think is wrong with me, and what would you advise?" -196674,Is ingesting mercury from a broken thermometer dangerous?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.I understand your concern. All the non specific multi systemic involvement symptoms which you are coating are suggestive of viral illness.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","does my 17month old need to see a dr tonight! she been getting worse all day, chesty snotty, puffy watery eyes that are also a bit gunky, high temp! she had diarrhea last night but a bit constipated today! she is very unhappy in herself & has been crying most the day! i thought she was just teething as her back teeth are coming through, she s chewing alot & dribbling but am worried its something more serious as she has so many symptoms & is so bad!" -115195,Can estelle be taken for longer period of time?,"Hello, Benedryl can get you good sleep, it is because of its sedative effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain ",benadryl vs vyvanse Hi my names Matt. I was wondering if there s anything that can counteract Vyvanse. I really want to go to sleep without peeling my cuticles or grinding my teeth. I hear d benadryl can get rid of the physical effects. would you agree? -233315,Why unable to discharge sperm after having roliflo for urine problem?,vaseline jelly on the spots and avoidance of vigorous intercourse or masturbationPlease rate 5 Stars! I strive to provide the best answers to your questions. ,"I've had some rough sex a few years ago and I got some burns and red spots on my penis. After a few months it kinda went away but now it's come back after my gf and I had some rough sex. It won't go away to save my life. I've tried going without sex or masterbating and yet it still won't go away. It gets a clear scab over it that cracks and peels of when I get hard, it's also sensitive when it peels off and after sex it's really red. What do I need to put on it to get rid of it?! Thanks" -38486,"Cluster of pimples on right cheek, recurring condition. Using proactive for acne. Cure?","hi..Thanks for your query I would like to mention here that Acne can present in several forms. This includes whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflammed patches of skin (such as cysts).In the course of evolution, you may have any or all of these.This is based on the various internal hormonal stimuli as well, which can change several times in a month or year. Although you have been compliant with the proactive product, I feel that only this agent might not suffice now.there may be a need of addition in oral /topical therapies. Eg: Oral antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline. Topical antibiotics such as clindamycin, erythromycin. Other needs may be benzoyl peroxide ,salicylic acid,topical azelaic acid. Salicylic acid peels help in reducing the extent of acne /recurrance of acne either as mono therapy or in combination with other agents. These can only be suggested when a dermatologist has actually seen the type of lesions you have. U definitely do not need to stop anything now, however please visits the doctor early so that there are no delays in the onset of more efficacious therapies. Hope this helps..Take care ","I have a cluster of big pimples on my right cheek, they always seem to come back in the exact same place too in clusters. I get pimples on other places on my face only except they they come one by one not in clusters and they tend to go away faster. It s so problematic for me as alot of times people ask me what happened to my face on that part, please tell me if there is anything that i can do to help this problem. and what could be the cause of it. Currently I use proactive for my acne however it doesnt seem to be working." -125594,"Got appendix removed previously. Having severe pain in the area which increases blood pressure. No help with pain killers. Blood tests, scans normal. Suggestions?","Hi. You didnt mention your age.If you are young,most probable cause would be Gastro esophageal reflux disease/Stomach ulcer.It more or less simulates Heart attack. If you are elderly man,you should exclude Heart attack(Myocardial infarction/Angina). Consult your local doctor and get Upper GI endoscopy,Ultrasound abdomen and ECG done.Take complete course of treatment. Hope every thing will be cleared. Regards ","Hi. I quite often get pain in my upper abdomen area, between my breast . It can last for days. And it is usually accompanied by a headache , feeling of fullnes, like i am not hungry. It feels like something is sitting on my upper abdomen area. This happens every couple of weekes and lasts few days. I am also quite tired all the time. What do you think it is" -165622,How to treat depression deformity?,I recommend you to meet a proper physiotherapist in your region. he can help you build up strength in your muscles which will help you for the further years to come. kindly focus on one thing. that learning a proper exercise from time to time and keep on changing the exercises is the key to success. I am from Bangalore and cam assist you for the same over an email or a call. ,Hi me mahmooda from kashmir..i am 26yrs old i was 1yr old when polio attacks on my both legs...i used calipers and sticks to walk. But i have many problems i am very sad... I wants to know will i walk without calipers... i do everything for my treatment..... Please tell me -113006,What causes difficulty breathing?,"HelloAs you mentioned that you were having fever initially and after 4 days developed cough also .Took elvofloxacin and prednisolone and after this antibiotics changed to Z pack .Ear pain also started .All these symptoms are for 6 weeks , may be due to these possibilities , these include:1 Tuberculosis ,as you are right , that this is not a case of simple or (stub born ) bronchitis . Diagnosis can be confirmed by Xray chest , sputum for AFB and blood examination.2 Bronchiectasis , another most common cause of such symptoms . Diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination as well sputum and clinical examination.3 Asthmatic allergic bronchitis ,this is one of the most common cause of such symptoms . Usually patient don't respond to antibiotics but require some bronchodilators.In my opinion consult a PULMONOLOGIST and get his opinion as 6 weeks passed.Hope this will help you. ","I have had bronchitis for 6 weeks now. It started as a low fever and after 4 days, I started coughing. It has been going on ever since(6weeks )About 10 days ago, I started getting a sore throat and pain in my ears and now one ear is completely stuffed, so I decided it wasn't just a case of stubborn bronchitis and I went to the doc 8 days ago, and was prescribed levaquin and prednisone. After 8 days,and nothing happening, I went back. They prescribed Z Pac and a bigger dose of prednisone. I am hoping this works, but I guess am just looking for a second opinion. I am getting worried because I have never been sick longer than 2 weeks. I am 51 years old and do not smoke." -139108,What causes chronic back pain?,I have gone through your question and Appreciate your concern. I have in better condition to answer Your question if u have mentioned ageAnd country. U have to wake up in night bcz of Pain means it is severe enough To be investigated. Lymph node in neck may beDue to infection in spine like Tuberculosis. I think it is Better to do Mri of spine and fnac from lymph node. It is Better to reach at appropriate Diagnosis before it harms u.Thanks U can write me back for any query. ,"Over the past three nights I have developed a slight pain in my lower back (right side) It's not too painful, but wakes me up and keeps me up for a while. About two weeks ago, i developed a swollen lymph node under my chin on the right side only. No pain, but its still there. The dr. says it is just swollen and there's nothing to worry about." -240106,Suggest management of homicidal tendencies,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have borderline personality disorder. It usually happens with patients of personality disorder. They do not fit in one diagnosis. Better to consult a psychologist and get your personality test done. That would help to make proper diagnosis. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks ","Hi I'm a 20 year old (21 in November) male, 6'1"", 170 lb.My concern is more psychological than physical. I've always thought I had some sort of mental illness for a few years now but I always dismissed it cause I don't fit all the symptoms of any disorders I researched online (although I do fit quite a few). But especially beginning last year my suspicions have grown and I seem to have less control over my symptoms. I was miserable most of the year and I did very poorly academicaly (I usually am a scholar). But since the symptoms vary in intensity from day to day, I still tend to dismiss my suspicions on a relatively good day. I really don't like to make a big deal out of nothing but I also feel miserable sometimes so I really would love to have a proper diagnosis. I've suspected many different disorders but recently I've come to believe I have BPD. Could you chat with me so as to make a non-final diagnosis? It would releive me greatly. Thank you." -56704,"What causes chest pain, burning sensation and abdominal bloating?","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern.Left sided squeezing type of pain with left shoulder pain are characteristic symptoms of cardiac chest pain. So better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test) to rule out heart diseases. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Musculoskeletal pain is also one possibility because you are having chest pain on breathing. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","i keep getting like pain in the left side of my chest that feels like something is squeezing my heart, it is not there all the time and when i get it there is not specific reason why it occurs. it also hurts more when i breath and sometimes makes my left shoulder hurt too." -90904,Lowered SGPT and SGOT levels after taking Hepamerz and Ursocol. Continue medicine?,"Hi your conditions is really is very bad. you stomach is enlarged due to ascities, spleen due to blood cells damage. you cannot go for the transplant anymore. you have to live with the current condition to remaining for your life. don't how much you could live. take the supportive treatment as prescribed by your doctor. Thanks ",I had a liver tranplant 12 years ago but the last 3 months my spleen is enlarged and I am waiting for my biopsy to come back I had a light and the dr told me that my liver is really damaged. The reason for my first transplant was I had primary billiary scherios they think it is back and if so I will not be going on a tranplant list. My stomach is enlarged and my white cells and platets are very low and I am cold all the time. I just got a cold can I fight this and how long can I live with this disease? I really need some answers -147484,Suggest remedy for blood disorder,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Alcohol is not advisable during low platelet count as any fall can lead to severe bleeding episodes - both internal and external.2. Increased C-reactive protein along with band cells indicate acute infection with inflammation. The viral could be turning to bacterial infection.3. You need to take rest, antibiotics and anti-pyretics. Avoid alcohol as it could lead to injuries and also possibly react with medications. Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","I just had a CBC incl. a platelet count checked, and the platelet count was low 118,000. I had some kind of flu virus that started showing symptoms last Sunday. I had a fever of 101-102 for 4 days with body aches and chills. All other CBC results were normal. My Creactive Protien was high and my band cells were high. I've never had a low platelet count before and my doctor could not explain it. I am feeling better and just tired, and have a graduation party to attend later today. Is it okay for me to drink alcohol when my platelet count is slightly low? Please advise." -128211,What does CA of head pancreas and generalized metasous in death certificate mean?,"Hai.u have not mentioned the dosage, whatever 100 tabs is too much, do not give any thing orally.keep her nill orally, take her to the emergency room as early as possiblefor an emergency stomach wash with cold saline, , checkout for vitals, bleeding tendency (gastrointestinal or rectal)haemogram, coagulation profile (pt, aptt, inr) )bleeding&clotting time.platelets.action of aspirin is normally for 7 days causing decreased platelets.tranfusion of fresh whole blood, fresh frozen plasma, or platlets, infusiom of pantoprazole, amino caproicacid will be of good help to stop the bleeding. This needs icu observationand she needs a good psychiatric counselling ","hi my girlfriend at a bottle of aspirin (100 pills). she is 20 and about 100 lbs. she refuses to go to a hospital. she is vomiting a brownish color and is nauseous. what can i do to help her? i have given her water, ginger ale and chicken noodle soup." -165234,Whom to consult in case of bad bunion and arthritis?,"hi,as you mentioned about the history of your husband it is sad to hear that nor a medicine nor physical therapy helping him.let me mention here. I myself had a ulnar nerve injury due to accident. I was a physical therapy student. At that time no medicine I took and worked out with only exercise and electrical stimulation and today I treat patient and have the best force and strength in my upper limbs.I would like to know what sort of physical therapy you have undergone. Also if you mention the extent of nerve injury like grade 1 or 2 or 3? it will be easy to understand further this matter.As depending upon the extent of the nerve injury it will help assist to plan further. usually the pregabalin is a drug prescribed and it does its role. but human body is a medicine of its own. it needs a correct support system.I will recommend to undergo a NCV, EMG and MRI again to recheck the extent of the damage and improvements. Also compare the new reports with the old reports. which will help provide some more inputs to it.I wish you should take a good physical therapist and understand how best the results can come to result.with the grace of God I wish your husband a good health.regards. ","Hello Dr. My husband is experiencing symptoms of loss of sensation and coordinations (strenght) in his ring and little fingers. He doesn t have any strenght in these two fingers, right hand. First he experienced severe pain on his right shoulder and elbow. He had a couple of Physiotherapy sessions and took PMs-Pregabalin 50mg prescribed by his Family Doctor. The problem continues and she wants to increase this medication from 50mg to 75 mg, but we would like to see a Dr. specialized in Ulnar Nerve (Dysfuntion? Palsy here in Mississauga or Toronto, Ontario Canada. Would you be kind to assist us with this problem and/or give us some direction as how to proceed with this matter. My husband did and still does very hard work everyday and he s very worried if his two fingers don t recover the strenght that they used to have before this happened about 3 weeks ago approximately. Thank you for your time and experties that you can assist us with. Our Email is YYYY@YYYY ." -61535,What causes subcutaneous edema?,"Red inflammed nipple in child may be due to many reasons like skin eczema,bacterial infection or simple harmonal changes. It is better you immediately take her to a paediatrician who will examine physically to decide the diagnosis.You need to put cotton clothes on her,maintain proper body hygiene and avoid things that are causing allergy symptoms in her, and maintain her nutritional diet.This condition seems alarming but most of the times it is not dangerous and you need to be calm to take proper action for your child. ",my manx is around3;4 years ....she has one very red inflamed nipple ....looks like a zit but not lactating i am ready to take her to emercency vet.....not normal at alll......also she has been around me constant which is not like her. i am nervous she is trying to tell me HELP.... -55171,Does a smoker need an angiogram or a stent?,"Hi,It seems that you have a muscle pain and some anxiety related to pain. I would advise you to take Ibuprofen three times a day after the meal for 5 days, unless you have allergy or some other contraindications to Ibuprofen and Kalms twice daily for some period.Take careCome back if you have any further questions ","age 19 height 5'10 weight 280lbs i have been experiencing chest pain (discomfort) in the left side by my pectoral for about 2 weeks that has now creeped its way over to the center (almost over to the right side), i also have noticed that it feels like there is a lump in my throat. i am a college baseball player and whenever i do anything physical the pain (discomfort) seems to increase, but it also happens when i just sit around at home. i just took my bp (10:15PM) and it was 128/72 with a pulse of 90bpm. symptoms: Chest pain (discomfort), but breathing seems to be normal, diarrhea, lightheadedness, and tiredness." -78065,What is the reason for sudden increase in creatine in the kidney?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.The patient has diabetic nephropathy with CKD(chronic kidney disease).The patient must get diabetic control with insulins. Strict control of protein 40gms and salt 6gms daily is essential.Fluid intake should be urine output, plus 500ml daily.Medical treatment,for B.P.control,calcium,and hematinics is needed.His Hb,urea,creatinine,sodium,potassium and ACR will need to be tested.Erythropoetin is given,if anemia is severe.Packed cells may be given.If you've any doubts,send it as a direct question.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","he is 54y/o male client, diagnosed with chronic kidney failure secondary to diabetis mellitus type 2. i just want to ask what medicines shoud be given and what dose. this is just for my thesis due for monday. and i need to pass this. pls help me. just want to ask the medicines for discharge plan. whatever you say will not be given to the patient, just for my homework. thankyou doctor. pls help me." -127137,"Mirena Coil, could I have a slight infection ?","Have you any endoscopic biopsy?If not,continue your medication for another 4-6 weeks, it might go away on its own.But if you still have symptoms after that period,have an endoscopic biopsy to rule out a malignant gastric ulcer. ","abdominal bloating after ulcer: will it go away on its own? 46 yr male. I have a distended abdomen below the belly button. I (apparently) had a gastric ulcer about 3.5 weeks ago, and that s when the bloating (and pain and nausea ) began. My stomach muscles were tight, and movement hurt. Three weeks ago, I started nexium, and 2 weeks ago I had an endoscopy which is when I found out I d probably had an ulder, the gi Dr indicating I had had an ulcer which appeared to already be almost healed. The nausea and pain I experienced with the ulcer are gone now, but not the lower abdominal distension . My question is will the distended abdomen go down on it s own?" -227333,Suggest treatment for 72% immotile sperms shown in sperm analysis report,HiGREETINGS Very difficult to comment without seeing pictures. However you have mentioned that it followed after an unprotected intercourse. so you need to rule out any sexually transmitted deseases esply hpv infection followed by warts.Hence I suggest you to consult a specialist. Hope my answer helps you. Regards ,"I am a 24 male, I have had unprotected sex with a girl I have been seeing exclusively for the past 6-8 months. Around 1 month ago I began to notice small red bumps below my waist line. They have spread in small cluster into my pubic hair region, and some around the side of the base of my penis. Some have a hard white head, and when popped they bleed, and then leave a small unraised slightly red mark. Any help would be appreciative." -253365,What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?,"Hallow Mumma,I do empathize your feelings and the situation. Your daughter had low amniotic fluid problem in all three previous pregnancies and now there is amniotic band. I feel, very rightly you have taken it seriously. Low amniotic fluid is an acute serious condition for the life of he baby. Therefore it is better that you do not waste time and take an expert opinion. Leave the further investigations to the expert. However, you may suggest Manning's score (Biophysical Profile). I hope this helps you. DR. Nishikant Shrotri ","Yes, Maybe you can advice us. we live in a small town approximately 50 miles south of Bloomington, IN. My daughter goes to a Baby doctor in Bloomington IN, she just returned home with a sonogram and the doctor, she is due Sep 1, the dr. just informed her that their is a possibility of Amniotic band problems so he wants to do another sonogram in 4 weeks, we are concerned, should we be transferred to a specialist somewhere, we don t feel like we should wait 4 weeks, we feel we need to be sent somewhere that they specialize in this or at least an Indianapolis hospital where they could take a 3-D picture, MRI or find out soething now and not just sit and wait. Can you give me any suggestions, This is my daughter we are talking about, she has 3 children, had low amniotic fluid problem with them, has also had 2 miscarriages and always delivers at least 2 weeks early if not sooner. Please help me." -148036,Suggest remedies to control eosinophil count,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. If both tubes are patent, post treatment, the possibility of pregnancy are good. Even with one patent tube, the chances are still good.2. Good nutrition to improve immunity and regular medication is essential.3. Complete the course of treatment. Avoid any weight gain or any nutritional deficiencies.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","Hello doctor, recently i have been diagonised by low AMH levels for infertility and in laporoscopy i found my tubes were blocked.Tubes got cleared but in this i got infection and found that have a abdomanal Tuberculosis.Soi have to take 9 months medicine for TB.really worried as low AMH level on top of it i cannot go for IVF for 9 months because of TB.what are chances of me getting pregnant?" -215872,Suggest treatment for mass growth near the jaws,"Hello,First, no roots should be left after the extraction. Healing tissue will have a different appearance than fully healed tissue in the socket. You should return for an evaluation if the structures are hard and look like roots. Was any material added to the socket to promote healing?It will take time for the inflammation to go away and the source must be removed completely. Take all medications as prescribed. You may continue anti-inflammatory medication to continue to reduce symptoms.Second, removing a tooth requires some disturbance to tissue and it can be separated and appear flapping from adjacent teeth. Keep the area clean and continue to rinse. Avoid area while chewing and do not let anything get caught under the tissue. Again, return for an evaluation to monitor healing. More time will allow healing and firmer tissue around the tooth. If iit does no tighten around the tooth, other periodontal considerations may be needed.Thank you for your inquiry. I am glad to answer additional questions. ","Hi all and one,I just had a tooth extraction done Monday just gone. Was glad to find that I don't have a dry socket but several things are worrying me: Firstly it looks like 2 roots have been left in there, can this be right? Will it have complications later on? As the tooth was suppose to be taken out due to pus being developed on the gum and was infecting everything around it,..?Secondly, the tooth next to it it's gum split...one side is flopping around? Will it grow back together?Shall I be rebooking to go and see the dentist? Thank you in advance" -8409,I am allergic to Levonorgestrel. How do I take Plan B?,"Hello. Do let me know the main indication, and I can guide you accordingly. Revert with more information to an allergy specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/allergy-specialist ","Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old female, who weighs 140 lbs and 5.6 feet tall. I am allergic to Levonorgestrel, and I want to take Plan B. What will happen if I do take it? I developed a rash in high school after using pure Progesterone cream." -175453,What causes vomiting and headache after meningitis shot?,"Thank you for your query. Yes, environmental factors can cause dehydration and result in nausea, dizziness and weakness. Appropriate amount of water is required for all bodily functions and to maintain homeostasis. Dehydration can cause you inner ear fluid to thicken (induces vertigo) can increase the concentration of your stomach fluids (gastritis, nausea), can concentrate urine (stones, infection). As you are on medications, added effect or side effects also need to be considered. Blood pressure medications work either by removing water from your body, or by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels that cause dilation. When this occurs in the presence of dehydration, symptoms occur or may be worse. Please check with your physician before taking any new medications. Atosol (if I understand right) contains caffeine and codeine both of which can counteract the effect of your blood pressure medication. It is important to find do out the cause of your symptoms. You may require. Some dose adjustment. If it turns out to be dehydration, increased water intake (amount as suggested by your doctor) as sips throughout the day will help. Avoid going out when it is too hot, wear breathable material clothes. Have fresh juice and take cool baths. Dizziness is always better to be examined and the exact cause found. Hope this helps. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions Wish you good health ","Hi Dr. Grief, I awoke this morning feeling dizzy, nausius, and weak. I have experienced vertigo on occasion, but never accompanied by being nautius. I live in a house with no air conditing. I am a 66 year old male who only found out recently that my blood is slightly above normal high and was put on , medication for it. My chlorestrol levels have been high for a long time and I am now on medication for it .PLease reply with your advice shortly. Thanks. Mark P.S. I have taken Atosol during the day and feel slightly better. Could I be experiencing heat as the humidity and temperature are extremely high outside." -86619,Should i be worried about the enlargement of liver?,HiDont worry.you wont get this jaundice.u said u recoved from hepatitis A so u got immunity to that.Thank u ,"Hi my name is sam.. i have just been cured from jaundice(hepatites A), the reports came normal from a test a week ago.. nd nw my friend is suffering from jaundice (hepatites A), and i kissed her today on her lips.. are there any chances fr a relaps to me.?" -65025,"Suggest treatment for fever , sore throat , nausea and cough","Thanks for posting you query to health care magic.first you should confirm diagnosis of yeast infection as sometimes other infection or allergic condition also mimic yeast infection .so you need to confirm diagnosis by doing fungal examination of your lesion swab /scrapping or discharge to microbiology laboratory.if you confirm diagnosis then only take antifungal medicine .fungal infection require long treatment locally as well as systemically.If I would have a patien like you with confirm diagnosis of yeast infection I would suggest Local application of Ketoconazole ointment two times a day along with oral tablet of Fluconazole 150 mg twicw in a week for one month.you need to consult a dermatologist for local examination of your disase and than take treatment accordingly.Hope you would be satisfied with my answer . Feel free to communicate if any query .regards,Dr.Manish PurohitInfectious disease specialist ",hi .Doc I think im infected by some kind of yeast Panis infection im using af kit and zole F cream is that fine treatment or i have to go with some other medicine ..or can i use AF KIT Twice in a week or regular basis till infection will disappear ..please give some suggestions -39634,Is Melas cream effective for acne scars?,"Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic.Melas cream contains a potent steroid, which is not recommended for post acne hyperpigmentation or acne scars. It can cause irritation besides other side effects like acne, photosensitivity etcI would advice that you seek a proper consultation from a dermatologist. Your dermatologist might ask you to use a sunscreen throughout the day along with a skin lightening cream containing ingredients such as kojic acid, glycolic acid, azaleic acid to lighten the hyperpigmentation of acne scar.Besides, you could also go in for spot peeling sessions from your dermatologist.regards ","Doctor im having only one acne scar on my forhead since last year.. i tried home made things lik pototo,cucumber,alo vera n also some cream but none of them help in reducing that scar.yesterday i hav seen TV advertisment for Melas cream for reducing dark spot n blemishescan it be effective to reduce that particular mark? otherwis my skin in normal n medium fair..pls advise" -222408,Suggest a diet to keep blood sugar levels under control,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The post-surgery eating pattern needs to be managed very well as the size of stomach constructed is as a stomach of newborn kid.Hence chewing food properly will solve most of the problem and eating small frequent meals also matter to manage health she may require to be taking lifelong B-complex vitamins with high protein supplement in the form of a milkshake.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ssulthana82 ","My daughter is 37. Had gastric bypass 10 months ago. Has been hospitalized 4 times. She has been in again for 4 days. Her iron levels very low and has been getting iron infusions for 3 days. Eventually they are considering hysterectomy but can t right now. The problem is they having trouble controlling nausea. Also gave her antibiotics . did MRI, no bleeding. She is type 1 diabetic with insulin pump. The reason for surgery was she had also become type 2 diabetic and was on so much insulin. The surgery was a success on type 2. As a child she had motion sickness. One of her ear canals would not expelled wax normally and Dr would have to extract. I know this is a long shot but could inner ear wax be part of this. They want to call in a gastro specialist and i mthinking inner ear. Both her children have motion sickness when traveling. My daughter thinks this is foolish and not a possibility" -87031,Earlier appointment required after abnormal liver test results?,"Welcome at HCM i have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns.... There are different grading system to asses the severity of cirrhosis... The most commonly used and widely accepted us CHILD PUGH scoring... It requires serum bilirubin levels , PT INR along with serum albumin levels measurement..it also require assessment of ascites and encephalopathy.... slightly deranged values counts one for individual parameter and score increases from 2 to 3 as severity and derangements in these parameters progresses.... These are total five parameters and overall child score of less than 4 shows class A cirrhosis and score of 5 to 9 is child B and greater than 10 is child c... Five year survival rate decreases as score increases. It is 70% for child A and 50% for child B.... Consult your hepatologist for proper interpretation and any comorbidity associated with it... Hope your query is adequately answered.. Regards Dr saad sultan ","Hi I was told my son who has special needs has a very lumpy liver and that he has cirrohosis of the liver. Can you tell me what tests are needed to see what stage he is at? I have been given a hospital apt but its not until November 2014 I hope to bring him private, Kind regards Irene" -54825,Can a hole in heart which eventually healed pose a threat?,"The RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION procedure is a very safe procedure and the heart do not get enlarged because of it. I feel u should consult ur cardiologist regarding ur enlarged heart as it may be due to some other reason. The pain you're having, on your description doesn't seem to be worrisome. I feel you should leave it alone. if it's too much then you should consult a physician. ",hey I had radio frequency ablation(I had faster heart rate some time ) year ago and today I come to know that my heart size is increased ..I knw that Enlarging heart size having various reasons and I am gonna consult doctor but I want to know that is it because of ablation that I had last year ? and sometime I having pain at slightly middle left side at particular point for just 10-20 sec after random period (hr to hr). is it serious problem? is it curable? I am 21 yrs old.. -143021,"What is the cause for acidic belly,gas pains,nausea and back pain?","Hello, I have studied your case.You may need to do MRI spine again to see for nerve compression If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help.Due to compression of this nerve root there pain associated with it.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will helpIf nerve compression becomes severe later on then surgical decompression will give better relief.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ",i have chronic pain and have had one surgery on neck fusion c5c6c7 four yrs ago and microdiscectomy on lower back still have alot of pain current pain control doctor has me on heavy pain meds and have tried everything under the sun i afraid they r missing somethin -240614,Is there any side effects for nexito medicine if i stop it abruptly?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Stoping it will require some cognitive changes and behavioural modifications. Consider visiting a psychologist for the same.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ","hello doctor, i have been chewing rajniganda from past three years say about 3 medium packets a day,but since a year i have been addicted to it with the addition hera-panna (sweet pan powder) and i eat a packet less a day but i still have it everyday and cant live without it, how do i stop it and what are the effects of this habit on my health physically and mentally ?please advice to the best.thank you." -193328,What causes right side of body to hurt when deep breath is taken?,"Hello, It is costochondritis. The pain varies in intensity, radiates to the back and abdomen, and may last for months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician ","Good Afternoon Dr. Rynne, My 11 year old daughter has been complaining about chest pain since November. I have taken her to the ER; her EKG was clear. Unfortunately, I do not have the paperwork in front of me with the name of their diagnosis. I was hoping you could give me the official name when their is inflammation of the chest walls and ribs (it starts with a c.) Can you please help?" -224820,What are the pimple like structure around penis causing problem while masturbation?,"Hello. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Semen leakage during urine or after urine in the morning is normal. There is no need to worry about this.Hope I have answered your query. You can contact me for treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand ","hello doctor, i'm 22 years old male my sperm / semen comes out before first morning urine . i have consulted many urologist but they provide medicine for stopping it just for few days or weeks . but one doctor told me that it is normal procedure of the body and he suugest me to get married to get rid of this situation . tell me what should i do?" -44875,What causes itchy rash and white spots in mouth?,"Hi, You seem to have developed fungal infection. Fungal infection is usually itchy. It favors sites like inner thighs, groin and other body folds like axilla, sub mammary folds etc as patches and rings with redness, scaling and darkening of skin. Moisture from sweat and warmth of body folds encourages the fungus to grow. I suggest you to take an oral anti-fungal like e.g either Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with the application of a topical anti-fungal cream e.g either Luliconazole 1% cream or Terbinafine 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks. In addition I also suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab Cetrizine once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hello doctor! I m 25 years old. recently for the past 2 months i ve been having brown patches over my thighs and waistline which are very very itchy. The spots have now grew darker and bigger in size. Please advise me why this happens? I have been experiencing this after a train travel if I haven t mistaken. Would it be any insect infections like scabies?? Please help me with ur suggestions and what I should do to get rid of it. I also tried an anti fungal/anitbacterial cream called ONABET. Which didn t help in anyway. -215272,What are the side effects of aleve ?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain in the gums could be because of the fungal infection secondary to the denture(Denture stomatitis) use like erythematous candidiasis. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. It can be treated by using a topical antifungal like candid mouth paint 3-4times daily for 1 week. You can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. apply 3-4 times daily before food for pain. stop using denture till the lesion heals. Maintain oral hygiene.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","My husband had his teeth removed and has dentures. Ever since he has had them, his gums have hurt. No one can help. He uses warn salt water, has had magic mouthwash, and biotene. Nothing helps. They hurt when his teeth are in as much as when they are out. Any suggestions?" -26783,Can corticosteroids cause osteoporosis?,Hello. I hope this helps. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me. For more information consult a rheumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/rheumatologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 43 year old male. I had been diagnosed with autoimmune polymyositis four years ago. I was previously a sportsman for most of my life with a reasonably healthy diet. I have been on Prednisolone and Azathioprine for four years, on Methotrexate for four years and Folic acid. I just had a DXA bone scan with a Z-score of -3.4 in the spine, and -1.7 in the hip. I know corticosteroids can contribute to reducing BMD, but is this extent normal in less than four years? My rheumatologist is away for few weeks. Please help. What do these results mean? Does it imply osteoporosis?  Please advice as to what I can do next. Should we eliminate causes other than corticosteroids?" -23656,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -88526,"Elevated biliruben, RBC size large, no other symptoms","These are symptoms of acid peptic disease.The pain after taking alcohol may be due to acute gastritis induced by alcohol.You should reduce the quantity of tea,chilly and alcohol etc. In the mean time you should take antacid and P.P.I .If it does not work then you are required to undergo Upper gastrointestinal tract Endoscopy to rule out any peptic ulcer. ","had gallbladder removal in 2004. Ever since then when I drink alcohol i have intense pains in the upper abdomen, lasts from 20 mins to hours. Has even happened when I was not drinking but had just eaten. Iv had several er trips but no results except liver enzymes were really high once" -209324,What is the treatment for fever?,Ponstan (mefenamic acid) is very effective in controlling fever and can be given to a child of 16 months of age. Ponstan (mefenamic acid) is more effective than Nurofen (ibuprofen) but both are good medicines and can be given. Most of the fevers in children of this age is due to viral cause and does not need antibiotics. The medicines that you mentioned are enough for managing the fever. You may also give sponging with water at room temperature. ,"Hi. I have a 16 month old with temp of 38.6 this am. Wondering about giving her ponstan. Seems fine, still eating and drinking, slightly lethargic and clingy but still happy enough and not in discomfort that I can see. usually use neurefen,but someone told me pons tan better at reducing fever. What say your?" -121767,Why do my lower right and left quadrants hurt?,"Hello!I read carefully your query and understand your concern.It is hard to tell exactly what it is without seeing or feeling it.You really need to see a physician to have the lump physically examined. Factors such as associated pain, discoloration, rate of growth of the lump, will help your physician decide if the lump is of concern.It might be a lipoma (benign fatty lump that usually causes no symptoms ).In this case it is a soft, squishy lump, well circumscribed, mobile.It also might be something serious (it the lump is hard,immobile and not well circumscribed) and to exclude this you should get examined and probably run some tests and investigation including Abdominal ultrasound.I strongly suggest to consult a physician and get examined.Hope my answer has helped.Take care.Dr.Rovena ","I have a lump on the right side of my body. It is under my rib cage and slightly above my waist. I noticed it just recently and thought it might be a muscle knot but now I'm worried. That it could be more. Are there any muscles in that area? Could it be a cyst? You can feel it - about 4"" across x 2"" tall. Not sure how deep. Nothing on surface of skin." -188682,"Have follicular thyroid cancer with undifferentiated Hurthe cell features, done surgery. Should I get radiotherapy done?","Hi, most likely it will be a lymphnode which is inflammatory or a normal. Still a tobacco user should see an ENT and get the lump and throat examined. Also convince him to stop smoking as it is in case a harmful thing both for him and you. If need be, get an FNAC done if it does not go and is significant in size or increasing in size. Regards ","Hello, my fiance noticed a lump, about the size of a marbal, on his throat yeasterday on the left side of his adams apple. It is movable and has no pain , how ever, he says it feels weird when i mess with it... like a weird feeling in his next. He does smoke ... i dont like it but he will not quit for me. He is only 20 years old and i am highly concerned this could be cancer ... again the lump is on left side of his adams apple.. what do you think? He will be seeing a doctor tomorrow, im very worried!" -138438,Suggest remedy for chronic lower back pain,"Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. Actually i think the have exaggerated the underlying cause of pain which i think it could be cervical radiating pain due to nerve compression or mild disc bulging or herniation . The presence of pus proves the presence of infection and thus causing more inflammation or swelling and pressing on your cervical spinal nerve roots and cause such pain . Maintain a healthy clean wound by adding topical antibiotics with clean dry dressings and NSAIDs like Advil tab to decrease that infection . If pain persists i recommend you visit your physician for proper evaluation and management of your case to prevent further complications . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,Any further clarifications feel free to ask. ","I have back issues. Chronic pain. Lower back as well as my neck. I have an open pore, aggravated at the base(bottom of my spine) as well as at the base of my neck. Are they somehow related? The open pores(pimple) are extremely painful and occasionally has puss. They both have been there a long time, over a few years." -85929,"Treatment for HBV, abdominal and liver pain","hi.noted history of high levels of liver enzymes and chronic alcoholism. decreasing will help but avoidance of alcohol intake is best. also, do not take medications or supplements which are not FDA recommended or if you have no indication for it. it is best if you consult with a doctor, for clinical evaluation and management.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","Hello. I am 33 years old, 5'3"" 144 lbs. I took LFT two weeks ago and my SGOT level was 98 and SGPT level was at 58, both high. I do have high tolerance for alcohol and really am trying to lower my alcohol intake. What else can I do to lower my SGOT/SGPT levels and how long would it take for them to get in the normal range.Dee" -205060,What is the treatment for a skin rash?,"Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.These are antiepileptic drugs usually prescribed for post head injury patients.Valparin is hepatotoxic on prolonged use.Epitoin causes gum hypertrophy.Kapra causes weakness and anxiety.If used in therapeutic doses no serious side effects will ensue.Child can recover if compliance is good.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","SIR, MY CHILD 2 MONTH OLD HAD SUB DURAL BLEED AND GOT OPERATED ONE MONTH PAST. NOW DOCTOR HAD TOLD THAT THERE IS A HAEMATOMALECIA OF BRAIN ON RIGHT SIDE AND PRESCRIBED VALPORIN, KAPRA AND EPTION . MAY I KNOW IS THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTOF THESE MEDICINES? MY CHILD CAN RECOVER COMPLETELY?" -236809,Suggest treatment for anxiety and depression,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. From the given information, a conclusion is difficult, but I can say that the treatment you are getting is not enough at all. You should consult and work with your psychiatrist for a better treatment option. It is also obvious that the therapy is also not working. Either you are not doing the exercises properly or your psychologist is not capable. Address the given issues and you will be alright.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",I take celexa 40 mg for depression 1 mg kolonopin for anxiety and and see a psychologist an psychiatrist an I m so depressed I feel like commuting suicide all the time is there something wrong with me I can t tell these people that cause they just want hospitalize me then I lose my job an everybody thinks I m a nut case not sure if I m losing it or what can be done but I m not gonna take much more of the mind racing and sleepless nights? -74922,"Trying to conceive since long, advised HSG, ODOVA. History of ectopic pregnancy. Should we opt for HSG?","Hello Periods can be irregular sometimes. Periods are affected by hormones, which can fluctuate, especially with stress. Just wait for a while. I would think your periods should start properly soon. If you do not have any proper flow for a week or so, have a blood test to see if you are pregnant. This is more accurate. Best wishes. ","Hello, I just finished my 5th round of clomid for infertility . My period started, or I thougth it did- in one day it has stopped completely. I still have low back pain that is usually associated with my period. I took a pregnancy test this morning and it was negative. My bleedign started on day 28- normla. What is going on?" -24802,Why is there difficulty while having sex for the first time?,"Hi. The wall is the hymen which is not letting you have sex. It is a thin delicate membrane. With proper penetration and intercourse, it will rupture. There is nothing to worry about and you can have sex. Just see that you have proper lubrication and secretions. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, I did not have sex before, but I have been fingering and I never felt comfortable. I tried having sex in the past but it never went in and I am not sure if it is my anxiety not letting me. One partner described it when he tried fingering me that it was like a wall and was not letting it through. It just makes me worry if I will ever be able to have sex with my current partner." -54490,What causes heart murmer in infants?,"Hi,If you experienced breathlessness after you didn't sleep well for couple of days, then it is relayed to it. Don't worry, just regulate your lifestyle and it will disappear, otherwise see a doctor to perform chest X Rays if you continue to have further breathlessness.Take care ","I have been experiencing breathlessness for a few mornings - it goes off later in the day. I am at a fairly high altitude (6000ft) but have been here for a couple of weeks. I haven't slept particularly well for a few nights because of noisy neighbours. I'm 57, reasonably healthy although I could do with losing 15 pounds, female. No pain and no other symptoms." -8431,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -132828,Is Azithral 250mg effective for dust allergy?,"Hi,I admire your positive outlook regarding the query.For asthma management, physicians need to advice various medications which depends on its severity and control.>Levolin acts by dilating air passages and relieves acute breathlessness.>On the other hand, Budecort which is an steroid acts by reducing inflammation which prevents as well as controls frequent asthma symptoms.It has some side effects like fungal infections of mouth and throat (Candidiasis).Systemic steroid effects on higher doses like mood changes, hyperglycemia, smell & taste disturbances,osteoporosis etc.Your son has been prescribed Budecort two puffs of 200 micrograms twice daily that means a total of 800 microgram which equals to 0.8 mg only. Moreover very little amount of steroid is absorbed as it is used via inhalation.Therefore its side effect is almost negligible except candidiasis.That is why your child is advised to gurgle his mouth with plain water after taking puffs which will prevent candidiasis.I presume that a diagnosis of probable asthma has been made and given proper medicine accordingly.Hope this answers your query.Wishing your son good health. ","Hi , my son is 3 years 3 months old he has allergy and uses levolin puff . His spasm is not acute but often suffers with it during change of season. recently he has been prescribed Budecort 200 two puffs twice daily for three months. I am a little uncomfortable with the use of steroid at this age he weighs 20 kgs and is almost 3 feet tall. Want your advice regarding the side effects" -159014,How to heal tail bone injury?,"Hello, I have studied your case.First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading to spasm down leg Another possibility of lumbar disc compressing nerve root.Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pins and needle sensation in leg and waist.I will advise you to do MRI spineFor these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","My brother cannot sit or bend due to pain. It s been 4 years and numerous doctors. He can stand for a little while - but not much more than an hour or so. gets back spasms, sciatica. Not being able to sit has destroyed his life - he can t go anywhere or do anything." -93827,What causes lump on the breast?,"Hi,It seems that you might be having enlarged tender inguinal lymph nodes.This can be due to some skin or soft tissue infection in surrounding area like fungal infection, shave bumps,dermatitis locally etc.Consult your doctor and get examined.Ok and take care. ",hi I have a small red lump/bump/something just next to the groin area on the inside of my left upper leg! it does not irretate me but tender when I touch it! it's red as if somethings rubbed against it but I think that's were my swim short netting as rubbed against it! Please help me by telling me what it is!? -37529,Are there any possibility of getting pregnant even after taking contraceptive pills ?,hi as u have taken pills and have withdrawal bleeding there is no chance of pregnancy u need not to worry as u r 100% secure to not be pregnant withdrawal bleeding wash away all the material from womb including sperm . ,"hi. i had my period on last month 3rdmay and having unprotected sex right after finishing my period-10th may and 11may. because of that, i took some emergency pills on 14th may and in the end i m having withdrawal bleeding on 20th may. this bleeding totally just like my normal period flows where i got my usual period pain. still, i m confuse. am i pregnant???" -180928,Growing lipoma on back near the spine. Diagnosed not cancerous. Chances of nerve damage?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Based on your symptoms, there are two possibilities- syncope and seizure. In syncope, the blood flow to the brain is reduced for a while either because of low BP or a cardiac problem. In seizure, there are abnormal electrical discharges, leading to symptoms.You should see a neurologist and undergo an EEG to further clarify the diagnosis.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.comMy blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ ","Sometimes when I stand up I get dizzy and my entire body feels like there's a buzzing tingling electric sensation. There's also pressure, and a sort of pounding, but it doesn't hurt. My vision starts to go black, and sometimes it goes completely black until I can't see. To make it stop I lie down of just stand still if I don't fall down. A couple times I've fallen down, I wasn't hurt, and it was more collapsing than falling. Sometimes I sort of shake a little, I feel sort of hot and cold at the same time. But when I come back and can see again after I've collapsing, I can vaguely remember getting dizzy, but I don't remember collapsing. I can sort of remember landing on the floor, but it seems like a distant dream that I'm can't remember. I'm only out for a couple seconds at most. The tingling and pounding gradually subside, and the whole incident happens in only a minute at most." -240065,Suggest management of mood disorder symphonia,"hi dear,side effects of zen retard are many but at what does you are taking has not much side effects it may having does dependent sedation. other wise no side effect with that you experienced with it on long term.you have better control on seizure with a single drug so do not quit it and continue without any fear.consult neuro physician if any seizure activity.Thank you ","Hi, I have been taking zen-retard 200 mg 1 tablet a day since more then 12 years, i have had seizers in between when i was stressful and stopped taking tablets, I have not faced any issue as long as i am not missing the tablets. Now , what i wanted to know is , will there be any side effects in long term if i continue using Zenretard 200 mg per day, i have seen lot of side effects listed in some of the websites but they may change from person to person. Could you please kindly clarify Regards, raj" -206318,What causes headaches after taking nasal flu vaccine?,"Thanks gor following up. It is clearly seen from analysis that your daughter has dysmetabolic nephropathy, hyperoxaluria. Tretment required next diet:1.Avoid:chocolate,spinach,peas,beens,rajma and other kind of dal or palses, beet roots,sour fruits, lots of meat,market's juices, avoid mixed subdgi -panir and tomato,because in food we will receive Calcium oxalate2.You may give to her-potato-cabbage diet, carrot, soup, dahi,panir, milk ,cheese green tea with lemon. 3.She should drink plenty of water till 1-1,5litre daily, remind her,propose to her4.She should drink diuretic -cystone 1 tab 2 times 1 month5.For stabilization membrane of glomerules-vitamin E 400mg 1 time 10days6.Do ultrasound examinaton of kidneys, check urine analysis after 1 week of treatmentAaRecovery soon ","calcium oxalate seen in crystals of urine report in my 3.5 years old daughter. Is this any serious matter? In her first urine report ketones were trace with ++++ (160mh/DL) also protein & octtul bold traced and crystal was nil, in her second report ketones found with 1(+), proteinfound 1(+), octtul blood traced & crystal was nil but in her 3rd report ketones & proteins found abcent, blood found moderate (NH), also appearance found first time in her 3rd report Turbid (moderate) and Calcium Oxalate seen in crystals. What it means and is it very serious matter? Pls guide me" -133970,Inhaled ammonia and bleach. Is it safe to go back to the room if no is coughing or having reactions?,"HIThank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern, looking to age of kid panic attack is less likely even if it there then this kind of panic attack induces asthmatic attack which very typical, but the nasal congestion and other upper respiratory elements is impossible, it may be a kind of allergic constitution and need to be treated accordingly, encourage the kid for drinking water give him pure honey before going to bed, it will come around, more aggressive medicine some time flare up the symptoms have nice day. ","Hi , My 10 year old has been having asthma like symptoms - nasal congestion, shortness of breath, chest tightness, tingling of feet and fingers. His symptoms get worse during weather change from Summer to Fall. He is ok going from Winter to Spring and to Summer. He thought it was a panic attack and went to the ER and they gave him asthma treatment but it did not help. What helps is him relaxing and calming his mind down when we gets the breathlessness. Dr says it is not asthma. Allergist thinks it is non-allergic rhinitis so he is taking flonase. Otherwise he is is just inhaling steam w vicks. It is hard to figure out if it is a panic/anxiety reaction or he has a real physiological issue. Pls advise." -211918,What causes sensitivity in the nostril post chipped front tooth restoration?,Hi..Thanks for the query..Loose upper incisor at the age of 12 is abnormal whether it is milk tooth that is over retained or a permanent tooth..Purple discolouration of the gum can be due to Infection or trauma causing blood accumulation under the gum..So my suggestion is to first get a latest x ray if the tooth done to rule out the exact cause of the discolouration..Please upload the image of the x ray so that I can advise you appropriately..For now don't let him bite anything from the front teeth..Give soft meals and avoid hard foods..Painkillers can be given if there is pain..Hope this helps..Regards.. ,"Hi my 12 year old has had a loose top right incisor that has been hanging on by dangling gums for months. Two weeks ago the dentist said it needs to be cut because the gum and tooth are hanging well below the rest of his teeth, but we scheduled another appointment to have procedure done one week from now. Today the gum has turned dark purple and I'm very concerned if there could be infection." -141873,"What could be wrong if having backpain, clicking in shoulder after trying to pull a lever?","Hello, Thanks for your query.I have read your query in detail. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:1. Do hot fomatation at the site.2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",I have this pain sprain- like on my left lower back. I thought it I mght have sprainsed my lower side back so I took some ibropfen 200x2tabs 3 times daily . The pain is stillill there and has been like that since thursday morning after my shower in the morning. I still feel the sharp pain each time I turn my side when standing up or lying down on bed. Thanks for your help. -50491,"How to treat pain in left chest,tingling and numbness in left arm and lips?","Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your right leg symptoms do not seem to be related to heart failure, unless your feet are swollen. Only in case of swollen feet, the discomfort could be related to heart failure (considering the fact that it leads to increase fluid retention).If the problem persists, I recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests: - a Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels to exclude possible peripheral arteriopathy or chronic venous insufficiency- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ",A while back ago i suffered from heart failure... i was wondering because then as well as now my right leg gives out on me it feels weak and the moment i put pressure on it... it gives out... can you tell me whats going on? Or atleast help me in figureing it out? -157271,Suggest treatment for mild lower arm pain,"Hello, It is due to neuropathic causes secondary to spine related problems. Consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi! When I was like 5 years old I fell down de stairs, it was a small staircase, only a few steps, but I hurt my lower back. The pain was so strong I couldn’t even breathe for a few seconds. I had an X-ray the same day and they said something’s swollen and I would probably feel pain for the next couple of days, gave me some pain killers and said that should be it. So I don’t remember much after that. But as I grew older I noticed that sometimes my right leg goes numb. It never was really bad or something, but a year and a half ago I started working somewhere that requires me to stand 8 to 11 hours a day and I can’t move much. Since I started this kind of routine, I noticed that the pain is worse every day and that my leg goes numb really often, to the point where it almost hurts. I was thinking about seeing my GP and then I’ll go from there. Do you have any advice or something that can help me figure out what this is? Thank you!" -133603,"What to do when red rashes develop on limbs, chest, torso around the time of sinusitis which is not going away by levequin as usual?","Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are asking a test to know whether your allergic to metal leading to contact dermatitis there are few test which can detect this.You may undergo Skin Patch test for a particular metal and find out whether you are allergic to that metal.This test requires 3 days to read the result.The patch will be put on to your back having suspected metal allergen and reading is observed after 3 days.Hope you find some solution.Thank you. ","Hello! I was wondering if I could be allergic to the metal I have in my foot and ankle from a reconstructive foot and ankle surgery? I was diagnosed 8 years ago, after my surgery, with RSD, and now MS. But, I have always had an allergic reaction to metals. My surgeons told me the hospital grade surgical steel would not be an issue, as nobody can be allergic to it, but I have seen and read differently. I am curious what steps I must take in order to find out if I am allergic to the hardware or not? I assume a blood test? Thank you for taking the time to read this!" -109920,How long does it take for lungs to heal after exposure to fumes?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your friend's situation and problem. He is having hemoptysis (blood in sputum) and his hemoptysis is heavy and severe. His chest x ray is suggestive of spots. So possibility of lung Infection like pneumonia, tuberculosis is more. Another possibility for his symptoms is Pulmonary embolism and bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test), sputum examination and CT thorax to rule out above mentioned possible causes. Better to first diagnose him and than start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks. ",Hi I just got a call from my friend who has gone to hospital for coughing and throwing up blood. He threw up 200mls before and they did an ECG I think it was on him and found black spots on his lungs... He doesn't smoke... I can't get hold of him now but what could be the possible causes of this? I'm really worried :( -152384,What causes middle and ring finger to be deformed in fractured wrist?,"Hi, If I was treating doctor, I would have advised X-ray of the affected part and advised accordingly. In the meantime, application of cold packs and resting and elevation of affected part would help reduce swelling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad, Orthopedic Surgeon ","Something very heavy (a display) fell on me at work, and hit my arm where I have a tumor, my body makes them, and I ve had them removed before, but this one didn t hurt so my doctor said he would remove it if it ever bothered me. This happened yesterday and it s swollen and very bruised. Do you think something bad might happen my lower are hurts too, it s kind of achy." -104349,What causes chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Blood in sputum is known as hemoptysis. Common causes for hemoptysis are lung infection, bronchitis and lung cancer. So first investigation to be done in hemoptysis is CT thorax. CT thorax will guide you where to go in bronchoscopy for sample collection. So bronchoscopy should be done only after CT thorax. So you should get done CT thorax first then bronchoscopy. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hello! I have had breathing troubles and coughing up blood for a few weeks now. They performed one bronchoscopy but weren't able to get all the way down to due inflammation. They are thinking about doing it again, but possibly a CT Scan first. I'm not sure what to do." -168102,Can lasix be taken to reduce severe swelling of legs and ankles?,Hi there.It appears your radial nerve may be compressed or getting irritated in the region of your elbow surgery. You can apply hot water bottle to the painful area around the elbow. Take pain killer and muscle relaxant like Diclofenac with Thiocolchicoside for relief from pain and muscle spasm. Consult your Doctor and he may advise you some arm exercises and other modes of treatment if you do not find relief in this. ,Severe twitching and pain at the back of the wrist. This has been going on for more than a year. I have a operation on my elbow 3weeks ago for numbness in the last 2 fingers. The last finger is still numb and the upper arm 2 inches at the back of the elbow is still painful for more than 2 years. Please do whatever you can. Thank you. -82220,"Fever, back pain, cold hands, feet, night sweats, blood in urine. Cure for symptoms?",Hi Thanks for asking your queries on HCM. From a renal perspective it seems safe to use the above pills. However you definitely need to consult your cardiologist prior to using them as some of the medications for your heart may interact with these pills. Good luck. ,"I am a 45 years male suffering from Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease on both the kidneys. I have undergone Angioplasty in june 2010, 2 years back. I am having both ED and Premature Ejaculation . I am advised to take TAB TAZZLE-10 mg and TAB DURALAST-30 mg ONE TAB daily . Having these deseases as mentioned above can I take these tablets. I had informed the Andrologist about my health problems and he has said there is no problem. Kindly advise." -245496,Suggest treatment for skin problems,Thanks for contacting HCMYour question resolves around a bone spur in your wrist and whether taking natural supplements can make the spur resolve. Bone spurs are natural growths of calcium along bone prominence areas. I see these spurs and I counsel my patient to try anti-inflammatories to reduce the pain. There are no medications or natural remedies that help dissolve the spur. Sometimes if the spur reduces the range of motion or cause significant pain then surgery to remove the spur is suggested.Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your questions. ,"Can a wrist bone spur be treated with daily 500 mg calcium intake and 10 min daily sun exposure along with ice application on the spur and intake of turmeric and ginger over a period of say 6-10 months ?If not , if there any other natural removal solution other than the surgical procedures ?" -68221,Suggest medicine for pain in hand and arms after recovering from chikungunya,"HelloYour father in law is having low grade fever for last three weeks . He is an old diabetic and taking insulin . Fever is still not under control , this type of fever particularly in an old diabetic patient may be due to these reasons , these include.1 Typhoid , as your doctor is suspecting , so get in serology examination for diagnosis confirmation.2 Tuberculosis , another most common cause of such low grade fever for lonf duration. Get in Xray chest with blood for cbc , esr ( if >100 mm of 1st hour strongly suggestive of tuberculosis or any chronic infectious disease ).3 Jaundice , hepatitis is another reason of such symptoms as he is also having loss of appetite . Diagnosis can be confirmed by HBasg for hepatitis .In my opinion consult another physician and get his opinion ( 2nd one )as physical examination with complete clinical history of illness is important.Good luck. ","Hi My Father in law has been having fever for last 3 weeks or so, he is 67 years old and diabetic patient for last 30 years or so and on insulin. He has been detected of having typhoid cells in his blood but not in very large numbers at this stage as his doctor has sent his blood for further investigation to know the extent of disease settling in. He has a very low levels of energy, loss of appetite, 100 degree celcius fever everyday at least once. he has been incorporated with antibiotic medicines before the detection of typhoid. Please advise further course of action as very worried of his health condition. He is currently based in Hyderabad India. Thanks n Regards . Nav Dua" -102458,Is Isuprel Elixir still available for Bronchial Pneumonia?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The possible reason for fluid buildup in lungs is infection in lung or reactionary action to the pericardial procedure.In our clinic, we suggest to take CT scan thorax to evaluate it further precisely and manage perfectly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ",My brother had a procedure done to remove fluid from his pericardium back in December. He recently had a another procedure to remove some of the sack and the doctors found mass around his heart and found a tear in one of his arteries which they stitched. He was released last week now he is back in the hospital with fluid in his left lung and the doctors don't know why the fluid is building up and don't know if it's from his heart. Why can't the doctors figure out what's going on? It's been almost 3 days. -193150,"Suggest treatment for cold, cough and fever in kid","Hi, What you are telling is an absolute myth and you need not worry. Even if both the parents are of the same blood group as the kid there is no chance of increased infection and there is no scientific basis for the myth you are quoting. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","my husband and i, both have same blood group A++, my son also has same blood group and usually he gets infection in blood after getting fever for min 4 days. is there any possibility of this blood infection that we both parent have same blood group.???" -160310,What is the treatment for discomfort in the foot?,"Hello,Thank you for using Healthcare magic.I understood your question as I have had such experience before myself.This is nerve impingement in their origine from the neck due to possible spondyloarthrosis or discal hernia of the neck.This can be from your work position, age and or genetics.i advice you to do a neck xray and of you have spondyloarthrosis of the cervical spine you can start with some physical therapy procedures to relieve pain.Wish you quick recovery.Dr. Selmani ","When I lift my arm to get something high up off a shelf and then twist my head up, I get a burning feeling on the left side of my head which is quite uncomfortable. I describe it to friends as fireworks going off in my head as it feels like an explosion going off. I have quite a lot of tension in my left shoulder and base of neck due to a computer job. Is this serious?" -225470,Suggest treatment for hypogonadism,"Hi, Chronic diarrhea may be due to disturbed colon function... may be related to poor immunity caused by lymphoma. Stomach bloating may be due to dyspepsia. Tiredness or fatigue is definitely to occur in malignancy. Consult his attending doctor and let him tell about his complaints... so, he might give medicines to resolve all the problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist ","My father has an enlarged spleen along with lymphoma. Over the last couple of months he has lost lots of weight, and has just been referred back to the heamotoligist. However, the last week or so, he has chronic diarrhea, constant tiredness along with a heavy feeling in his tummy. Could this be connected to the spleen and lymphoma problem?" -254593,What causes bleeding after birth control implantation?,"Hi, I think muscle twitches can happen due to calcium deficit. So, you can take some calcium supplements. It can be a side effect of depo also. So, it will go away with time. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","Does the depo birth control shot cause muscle twitches? I've had several in my stomach and some throughout the rest of my body; however, I just had my second baby almost four months ago now and really do not want another so it has caused me to worry. I took a pregnancy test a couple days ago that was negative but jut concerned." -61689,What does granulomatous lymphadenitis mean?,"Chikenpox is a communicable disease and the patient needs isolation should be kept in a separate room and other members of the family should not use the bed and bed sheets she is using till fever subsides and all the vesicles are crusted.so,it is better you cancel the trip and take care of her diet and medication and let her rest.regarding green mucus in eyes she needs to be shown to eye dr immediately who can suggest the required eye drops,other wise there is possibility of eye damage.her diet should be easily digested,cooked vegetables than fried ones,fruits like watermelon,musk melon.tender coconut water should be given daily.butter milk is better than curd. IN SHORT SHE DEFINITELY NEEDS MEDICAL ATTENTION. ","Hey my daughter caught chicken pox on sunday the first spot appeared, we are going on holidays this monday the 12th july, will we be able to go and will she able to swim in the pool and the sea if they have crusted over? also she has a spot in her eye which is causing green mucas to come out of it that looks like sleep, her eyelid is also red and swolen is this serious and can it damage her eye?" -35455,"What are the chances of pregnancy if having nausea, lower abdominal cramps and tubes are tied?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. If your tubes have been tied then the chances of pregnancy are less than 1%. The symptoms that you are having are ore likely to be due to intestinal infection and not related to pregnancy.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","I was have my period may 19 end may 28 had intercourse Jun 13 and now still no period , feel nausea lower abdomen cramps on and off both can i get pregnant ? My tube are tied and after hsg test on may 10 the doctor said my only option is ivf .please help" -161015,"How to treat swollen bridge,forehead lump post injury?",Hi..Your knee pain could be due to Bone on bone rubbing...Since you have no history of buckling..giving way I am not suspecting any stabilising structures issue...thou there could be grade 1 strain..other symptoms what you describe could be due to your weight as wellIf were your treating doctor...I would recommend you to...DoLot of icing for every 2 hourskeep your knee compressed with a compression bandage...Manage your weight with healthy diet and exercises...Do basic stretching and strengthening exercises...exercises like Quad sets..ankle pumps to control swelling...Hoping that your thyroid issue is under control..I strongly suggest you to do physical exercises like walking...6days a week and swimming..whenever possible.Hope this is useful for you..kindly revert back incase you need any further help.. ,"I have been battling hypothyroid discovered five years ago, but may have had longer. Recently, I twisted a knee and heard something pop, but basic xrays showed no fracture or broken bone or baker s cyst. More and More I have leg problems, spasms, toes and calves and even back area. Just now I had pain in base of left foot side area. Left knee is where I am feeling the unresolved problem. My right hip hurts often and sometimes have swelling in the shin area from the knee. Any idea? Appreciate your answering. My email is YYYY@YYYY ." -172154,What causes numbness and tingling sensation in the legs?,"Hi, Your symptoms most probably pointing towards absent seizures. You need to get a 24 hrs EEG to track your abnormal discharge while having an attack. You didn't mentioned your age, so definitely consult a neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I am having some kind of weird incidents. For example last night we were playing cards when all of a sudden out of nowhere I became unresponsive to my husband a friends. I was there in body but was just kind of staring and did not respond when asked a question. So they decided to stop game. About 5 mins passed. I had moved to chair and was watching TV. As I kind of came out of it I was asking who won game...I completely have no memory of that 5 mins or so. This type of incident has happened several times. My doctor did Cat scan and EEG and no problems. On Alzheimer s test did better this year than last. I am very scared because we cannot get answers. My doctor is stumped -133497,Are there chances of allergic reaction to Chlorhexidine towelettes which have to be used after the total Hip replacement surgery?,"Hello.It seems that you are suffering from mild upper respiratory tract infection. Ebastine 10 mg twice a day + Ibuprofen 600 mg thrice a day can be taken for treating your condition.I wish you good health.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) ","I started with sneezing and runny nose on Saturday, proceeded to congestion on Sunday with general misery and 102 temp. Monday evening still unbearable congestion even after taking different medications. Tuesday same. Last night and the night before woke up as if I had quit breathing, dizzy, disoriented, headache, nausea. Today have slight headache, still dizzy and nauceous." -5866,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -220208,"Have bad breath, smelly nose. Explain my problem","hello probably your cheek is ulcerated because of biting. generally it should heal within 2-3 days. since it has not healed even after 4days, you should consult dentist. may be the ulcer is too big to heal on its own or there might be some sharp tooth surface which is not letting ulcer to heal. dentist will round off sharp tooth surface and will prescribe some gel so that ulcer heals faster. take care Dr.Avinash ","I accidentally bit into my cheek while chewing gum about a week ago. Now there is flap of skin where I bit. It s not swollen, hot/warm, or a cold sore (from what I can tell). It didn t start hurting until 4 days ago and the pain is similar to the stingy pain of a cut cheek from wearing braces. I need to know if I need to go to the dentist to get it checked out because the flap has not gone down at all and only increases in pain." -103886,Suggest treatment for dry cough and chest pain,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Recurrent heart attacks weaken heart android reduce its functionality. Heart function of 15% is considered as very very low.With this kind of heart, patients usually show heart failure repeatedly.Most common symptoms for heart failure are edema feet, breathing difficulty, recurrent chest infections (due to pulmonary edema) etc. So this kind of patients need diuretics, digoxin and other cardiac supportive drugs.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. ",My father's age now 72 years old 20 years before he had Ist heart attack then after 2 attacks his open heart surggery in 2 times now he is very weak his heart is working only 15% time to time hospitalize now facing breathing problems and cough and cold problems but i have no any knowledge of medician please suggest me with explain -243874,"Troubled marriage, several misunderstandings, mistrust, psychological issues. Professional help needed?","Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. The kind of behavior you are describing appears to be part of a personality trait (Feature) and not mostly a illness. It can be some personality disorder but then she needs to be examined by a psychiatrist. We don't know the exact age of your sister. that would have helped us in providing you a better answer. If it is adolescence, then children at this age do exhibit this kind of behaviour but it is actually very transient and will reduce as she grows old and becomes more mature. Hope I am able to solve your query. In case you want a direct and detailed discussion about your problem, you can contact me on the following link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=64634 Wish you good health! ",my sister is always arguing with everybody when she starts on a subject she doesnt let go of it for weeks once something is stuck in her head she will not let go of it. at the present she thinks that everyone is against her and she is right about everything at the moment i was wondering whether this is a medical condition or it is just in her nature she believes that she is right about everything and everybody are her enemies please reply as she is getting worse she has started on a subject since yesterday 11.00pm and the same subject she is going on about all day she just doesnt let go and forget about it. -130733,Suggest treatment for coughing with asthma attacks,"Hi, I think u have allergy to all 3 groups of bronchodilators like steroids,alpha agonists and anticholinergics.Well if its true then u must undergone allergy sensitivity tests to all the different different drugs of this groups, any drug if it is having no allergy or mild allergy, can be used as a inhalational form.Second,keep yourself away from the factors who trrigers your asthma.Immunotherapy and antileucotriens can also help.Kindly consult pulmonologist for further advise. ","hello I am 38 years old female. I have been suffering from asthma since the age of 3. I started using asthalin inhaler at the age of 19. I came to USA in 2004 and styarted using albuterol, my face is swelling and body is also swelling. I am allergice to atrovent aswell.,My face and body swells when I take steroids and the steroid inhaler gave me weight. Now the doctors has asked me to take perbuterol only as neede- but I need medicine everyday- does perbuterol also make my face swell and body swell - because in the instruction it says people who are allergice to albuter must not take perbuterol- It is hard for me to get my asthalin inhaler from India- wjhat do I do? what inhaler do you suggest please help me" -110984,What causes sharp pains on right side of chest under breast?,"HelloI really appreciate your concernChest pain and shortness of breath is a matter of concern which may be related to heart or lung disease I would like further information to help you betterYour age and relevant medical history?Does it associated with sweating or palpitations?Since how long you have this problem?In my opinion you should immediately visit a cardiologist or a general physician for detailed check up and further investigations like EKG and blood for serum cardiac markersto rule out heart disease firstAnother possibility is a lung disease or infectionYou should take deep breathcomplete bed rest, until diagnosis rules out heart ailmentsIf available you can take oxygenThanks for your questionwish you good health ","I did hard physical work yesterday and I started getting dullish uncomfortable pains in my chest and back on left side. It also, is in my arms and neck. I still have it today and it gets worse with any physical exertion. I am under a lot of stress and anxiety. I also am noticing shortness of breath and feel dizzy when I get up from a reclining position off the ground. Heart attack? Oops, nevermind. I m broke. Sorry." -48859,Suggest treatment for pulmonary hypertension,"Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that considering your case history you are left with the only option of CBD stenting. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist ","Dear Doctor, I underwent CBD Stenting with multiple stent exchange around 14 times since 2009. Doctors diagnosis: Extra Hepatic Portal Venous obstruiction with portal bilipathy - (Obstructive Jaundice with Cholangitis) Splenectomy in the year 1977 - Chronic Pancreatitis. Now my age 58 years. When ever I have obstruction Doctors exchanging my stent (plastic sent because of stent dysfunction) through ERCP which is an expensive treatment to me. After ERCP I may have jaundice for 7-10 days. Dear Doctor IS THERE ANY permanent solution to my decease please advice.... my e-mail: YYYY@YYYY" -83493,How can gallbladder adenomyomatosis be treated?,"Hi, As per your queries, the answer is keeping aside one symptom i.e. fever, all your symptoms, as well as the duration of illness, is suggestive of irritable bowel syndrome. However, IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion as there is no test to confirm you have IBS, it means that despite you have nothing or all your investigations are normal, you are labelled as having IBS. What exactly is IBS? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist ",my husband was being sick all day yestoday not today just feels sick he has a really bad headache since yestoday morning he says hes week and hurts all over though mostly his right side chest this was the first symptom he is 5foot 6 and weighs 8 stone 4 ish he is 39 yrs and is fit and active though does have a week bladder which he takes triopside for think thats what there called -194769,Suggest ways to remove a lump on the lip of an infant,"Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic , Yes fever is an usual complication after immunization so Paracetamol. Please see that dosage is proper as per weight and repeat it every 8 hourly for 2 month child. Dosage should be given account to weight as 10 mg per kg . With Regards Dr Varinder Joshi ","My baby is 2months old and she just recently received her two months old shots yesterday she received a total of 6 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis,hib, hepatitis B, and polio I just took her temperature and it was 100.7 the symptoms for hib are fever, headache, stiff neck, cough, and shortness of breath her doctor gave me Tylenol for pain and fever is her fever temperature something I should still be worried about since it s so high?" -17617,I feel pain during sex. I tried lubricants. But nothing works.,Hi. Revert back with the above mentioned details to a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I feel pain during sex. It has been 5 months after my C-section. I tried lubricants during sex, like lube, vaseline and oil. But nothing works.The pain remains the same. Please suggest remedy for this issue of mine." -100204,Suggest treatment for red and swollen lump on shin after a fall?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.This lump can be a cyst indeed. However it may be also a skin lesion which has gotten infected. For sure it has nothing to do with bowels movements.I suggest you to consult a surgeon with this lump. IN case of doubts ultrasound is enough to diagnose it.Narrowed stools should be diagnosed as it may be a symptom of colon cancer. It is more possible if you are over the age of 50. If so, colonoscopy is necessary.Hope this will help.Regards. ","I can feel a lump on the more left side of my tail bone and there is pain to touch, but also after sitting a while. I have had an MRI and was told its a cyst I was born with, but I think it is more than that. I can actually feel the lump. Now I am concerned because my bowel movements are narrowed, what do you think. My doctor will not give me another MRI because they say not needed" -24152,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -237932,"What causes shortness of breath, blue lips and incontinence?",Hi.i understand your concern..Methamphetamine is psycho stimulant drug and it should be avoid in any circumstances particular in depression.it would produce psychotic symptoms which will mix with depression and mimic like psychotic depression or bipolar disorder.Treatment will be difficult there after. so please avoid it and do treatment for depression.There are no blood test for dopamine or serotonin.They are neuro transmitters and it is chemical basis behind psychiatric illness.PET SCAN is useful to identify receptors of these neurotransmitters.Consult psychiatrist and get treatment for depression.Wish you a very good health.Still have query then feel free to ask.Thank you. ,"what does the use of methamphetamine have on a person suffering from long term chronic depression? Does the up s and down s that the drug causes mimic bipolar depression? Is there a blood test that tells you what your levels of different hormones are, such as dopamine and seritonon and what should they be?" -27195,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -149367,What are the possible treatment for Raynaud s syndrome ?,Welcome to health care magic.My dear friend i shall like to you tell you than sudden decrease blood volume can cause black out. No need to worry.Its very common problem.You should always take lot of fluids after donating blood and should not stand immediately after blood dontating.Always care of your fluid intake before and after blood donation.Thanx. ,"I donated blood about 5:30 6:00 yesterday to red cross. Last night I got up about 12/12:30 to go to bathroom and blacked out. Hit my head, elbow, right ribs, fingers. I think I m OK. Have donated before with no problems. I didnt drink a lot of fluids. Wonder if black out could be related to donating blood?" -74565,"PCOS, trying to conceive, had miscarriage. Using Clomid with no help. Any solution ?","Dear Sir,Sorry to hear about your problem. Your azoospermia could be because of two reasons. One is the presence of pus cells in your semen, which indicates the presence of infection and that needs to be treated with a prolonged course of antibiotics. The other cause of azoospermia could be the presence of bilateral varicocele, which is a known cause of infertility. It is best that you consult a urologist immediately for the management of these problems. Hoping for the best. ","Dear sir,i am 34 yrs old male.i am suffering from azoospermia with varicocele.but i do not feel sensation or pain in testis,plz advice me....Semen analysis reportamount-1.5 mlcoloura and appearance-whitish transluscentviscosity-normalliquefaction time-10 minph-8.5 fructose-presenttotal sperm count-no mature sperms seen..occasional precursors forms seenpus ceels-6-8/hpfWBC-NILRBC-NIL...2 REPORT-Occasionalepithelial cells-5-6/hpfcandida trichomonas-absentHORMONAL REPORT;LH-6.39 MLU/MLFSH-4.39 MLU/MLSERUM TESTOSTERONE-4.41 ng/mlSERUM PROLACTIN-10.95 ng/mlU/S SCROTUM:IMPRESSSION-BILATERAL VARICOCOELES GRADE 1-2 ON RIGHT AND GRADE 2 ON LEFT..." -110238,What causes burning sensation in the lungs?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for periaortic subcentimeter size lymphnode. Lymphnode is enlarged in infection. And it is considered pathogenic if the size is more than 1-2 cm. Smaller than this is considered as normal. So no need to worry for subcentimeter lymphnodes. If you have coughing or chest congestion, than this can be the cause for your CT findings. So take broad spectrum antibiotic,you will mostly improve in symptoms. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I would like to know what means ""subcentimeter periaortic lymph nodes are present"" from a cat scan done about 2 weeks ago. Thanks My e-mail is YYYY@YYYY OK I want to unsubscribe. I can't afford to pay. anyway I don't have any credit cards . So let me unsubscribe.Good bye and good night" -3737,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -168052,Suggest treatment for sharp stabbing pain in the arms,I have studied your case and I think that it can be due to cervical spondylitis. I would suggest you to meet orthopaedic surgeon and discuss your condition. You will need intermittent cervical traction exercises. You should also apply hot water fomentation and volitran ointment. If you want then you can send your x rays/MRI report to me. I will try my best to help you.thanks ,"Recently noticed muscle like spasms near right shoulder blade. These spasms have begun radiating down my right arm and radiating up the side of neck. I have tried heat and ice on area, but it is to the point that it wakes me up at night. I do not think I ve done anything to cause this. I m very cautious with my back as I have had 2 surgeries on L4-L5." -112893,What causes pain in chest when i swallow or cough?,Can u Share your CT scan plates and reports to know exactly how much of the lung is involved and how many lesions. ,"I was hospitalized with chest pain and pneumonia with a quarter size lesion on my right lung. First a bronchoscopy was performed and I was told my lung was too inflamed to take a biopsy. 2 days later a needle biopsy was performed, but I still do not understand the results. I am still having chest pain and don t follow up with my pulmonary doc for weeks. I m hoping someone can help me better understand the findings which I have copied and are as follows: Sections show an acute lung injury pattern with reactive type 2 cells. They are associated with acute and chronic inflammatory cells infiltrating including some eosinophils, and as well as neutrophils, some of which are in alveolar walls and raise the possibility of so-called capillaritis. In addition, there is some airspace fibrin and very focal organizing pneumonia(it is thought to be the dominant pattern). It is hard to know what these findings might mean. I think infection is certainly a differential. I did note that the BAL also grew candida, and although this really does look very much like Candida pneumonia, I would still do at least a GMS stain on the tissue. The differential also includes aspiration, although I do not see definitive foreign material. The presence of an acute lung injury pattern with areas suspicious for capillaritis, also raises the possibility of this to be a manifestation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (wegener s granulomatosis), or at least likely another vasculitic process. A GMS stain is performed and demonstrates no fungul or yeast like organisms. I am undergoing further blood tests and follow up with my pulmonary doc in a few weeks. I really am desperate to better understand these results." -224970,What causes testicular pain and premature ejaculation?,"Hello, It could be a urinary tract infection. As of now drink plenty of water. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am a 29 year old male. I am overweight. I have recently started experiencing sicolored urine, (it has a purple tint to it) and I am having trouble getting an erection. What could be the problem?" -223058,Suggest remedy for high blood glucose levels,Hello thereFirst thing you need to do is go for ur diabetic screen test.Diabetic are at risk of many a things. One of them is cardic risk. And for this prticular symptoms it concern this might be due tu elevated sugar level when u eat heavy sugar diet.Prediabetic stage is curable with only certain lifestyle changes. So you need not to take medicines. But if we dnt care about that it reached to diabetic staga and it needs to be cure.Prevention is better than cure.Hope i have answer ur query satisfactory.Give me star rating according to yr satisfactory level.Thanking you.Dr MilanInfectious disease specialist. ,"I believe I'm a diabetic because when I eat sweets, like cake a granola bar or anything with loads of sugar I experience pressure/heaviness/pain in my heart. What could this mean? I was told about 3 to 4 years ago that I was prediabetic but I never did anything to change my lifestyle. Could this be signs of a heart attack or stroke? Thanks!" -190707,"Red raised bumps on legs, thighs, shin, sore throat, mouth sores, on medicines, no relief. Throat cancer?","the best way to have proper diagnosis is FNAC from the lung nodule. the aspiration fluid should also taken for the test for culture and sensitivity and especially for fungal infections. the management will depend on the result. depending on the history you have given it may be fungal infection which is difficult to diagnosis and treatment. this is not same with cancer. diagnosis is npwadays is easy and have treatment options especially in early stages.If the diagnosis is not established with FNAC then another way is biopsy,- done by radiologists or surgical oncologists and pulmnologist. ","What is the best approach to get a sample of a 2cm lung nodule in the left upper lobe anteriorly located. There is left Hilar node involvment confirmed by CT and PET with suv of 6.7 in the hilar and 3.5 in the nodule. Margines are irregular and nodule is non calcified. I have images from ct and pet. Patient history 14 pack year smoking , heavy marijuana use for 10 years, 27 yr old female with extensive family history of cancer on mothers side. Grandmother and aunt both passed of lung cancer that took over . Would you be suspicous of malignancy? Ct said inflamation or infection but 2 month follow up to rule out neoplasm . Pet report left it more open to all three innflamation/ infection/ cannot rule out malignancy." -30612,What is your opinion regarding the tiny specks in vision?,Hello. For further information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hi doctor, Is it normal to see tiny specks in vision when looking at plain wall or plain surface or when in darkness. My retina check is fine. Is it something to worry about?" -146020,Suggest treatment for lymphadema other than wearing high compression stockings,"Hi, I can understand the extreme pain you must be going through for your child. However I can sense the positive attitude in you and you seem to be a fighter of sorts. My advice to you would be to take him to an experienced pediatrician and try to establish a genetic diagnosis if possible. the pediatrician will also help you to ameliorate the childs current mosquito bite symptoms and relieve her of pain.please do let me know if you have any more questions for me and my best wishes are always there for your family. ","I have a 3 year old profoundly disabled child who is highly suspected of having a mitochondrial disorder. I noticed that her right foot was really swollen this morning. She had a bad reaction to mosquito bites a few weeks ago - red, inflammed, with weeping blisters. This is a large raised area and several bumpy areas of irritation but they are all flesh/yellowish color in nature. There is no real redness but her whole foot and heel are swollen. She does not have a fever and seems otherwise unaffected. I am soaking her foot in a cool epsom salt bath. Should I take her to the pediatrician?" -15101,Kindly tell me the treatment for frizzy chemically treated hair with hair fall.,"Hi. Chemical treatment is a common cause of hair brittleness as it breaks disulfide bonds that gives strength to hair. This would take some weeks time to resolve. I suggest you take an oral Biotin supplement like tablet Revilus once a day for six months. In addition, I suggest you use a serum Q-sera serum. Use it on scalp skin, twice daily. Take care. ","Hello doctor, My hair is breaking recently a lot on the top. It is quite embarrassing. I use sulfate free shampoo and mine is chemically treated hair. Hair is so frizzy. What is the solution?" -171729,Suggest treatment for pain in knees and back due to spinal injury,"Hi, From what you describe it is possible this person may have suffered from a number of possible problems including, stroke, TIA, epilepsy, hypoglycemia, a cardiac or cardiovascular episode (vasovagal reaction vs. cardiac arrhythmia), or functional syncopal episode. Any time anybody suddenly loses consciousness causing loss of control of a vehicle or otherwise, causing damage due to unawareness of the environment or how they are behaving, etc. should be considered as suffering from a medical emergency. That person should be transported to the hospital for a full and complete evaluation. At the very least they should be restricted from driving a vehicle until further notice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","50 year old male with no known illnesses suddenly felt faint, dizzy then blacked out while driving thereby hitting an illegally parked car as he attempted to go to the side of the road. What may have caused this? Is this a medical emergency at that time?" -191963,What causes ribcage area pain with a tender abdomen?,"Hi, You should see a doctor as soon as possible to check your daughter, a sting by an insect does not cause all this swelling, it might be something else. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ","hello...my daughter was stung or bitten this morning while at school whil walking through knee high grass/weeds (we live in central florida) she felt the sting, went to the clinic and treated with calamine lotion. she now has what looks like fang marks and her entire leg from the knee down is swollen. The fang mark is red and one of the spots has a cream colored section under the skin....she didnt see what bit her...could it be anything that would warrant a us to take a trip to an urgent care facility? She was also vaccinated yesterday,4...don t think that is relevant...but? She is 12" -182268,"MRI shows nodular non-enhancing area, old inflammatory granuloma. History of seizures. Your views?","Hi, welcome to HCM C for cervical and T for thoracic vertebra. In cervical spine there mild degereative changes as intervertebral disc mild herniation between C2-C3 and C5-C6 vertebra, but it is not significant. In thoracic veterbra , disc is just diffusely spread knoen as diffuse bulge , it is just causing mild indentation of intraspinal fluid, it is also not significant. Hope you have got your answer. Thanking you. ",i went to a Spine Dr. for my MRI results. My C2-C3 Have disc/spurs on the thecal sac . my c5-c6 have disc/spur complex contacts the spinal cord mild narrowing of the ap diamater of the canal. small disc herniation measuring 4mm x 4mm. and then my t5-6 has a trace disc bulge which flattens the ventral thecal sac.. What does this all mean? -102990,What causes fever while on Augmentin?,HelloAs you explain the history i would recommend you to be seen by your doctor for probably further follow up.RegardsDr.Jolanda ,"I have been diagnosed with bronchitis, which I have had now for 4 weeks (I get it at least once a year). I think it may have morphed into pericarditis, which happened to me 3 years ago. I am EXTREMELY weak and tired, like a rag doll. Is the only remedy sleep? I get 10 hours sleep at night and take a 2-hour nap.... I am over 70... Sherrie" -250965,What causes tubal pregnancy?,"it should interfere with the breast feeding. But it will be better if you will consult a dermatologist for sure to determine the diagnosis of the mole , what is the nature of this. ",I have a raised mole (about 7mm wide) at the bottom of my clevage and have noticed that the area around it is numb. I have recently been pregnant and now am breastfeeding my 6-wk old boy. Is this anything to be concerned about or is it quite normal due to the pregnancy hormones? -145984,What causes high level of creatinine and potassium in blood?,"Hello,amphetamines can usually be detected in a urine test 36-72 hours after the last dose. Nobody can tell for sure for any particular individual because its clearance has to do with the individual's own metabolism, urine pH, water intake etc. I suppose he would drink a lot of water before the test to promote kidney excretion, if he really took amphetamines.You can contact me again, if you'd like more information.Kind Regards! ","Hello,I believe that my son has been using meth-amphetamine for approx 6 months now,and i would like to take him in for a drug test. I have not yet decided whetherto get a hair, urine or blood test, but because he is legally responsible, imust have his consent to test him, therefore, i am wondering if there is anywayhe could cheat the test that i should watch for, or how soon i should get itdone. I have inquired about this with a couple physicians, and they have eachtold me different opinions, but i would also like to know how long it wouldtakehim to clean his system before the test. he is 5'10, about 125lbs, hashypoglycemia, is highly active with a high metabolism, and is 18yrs old. ThankyouConcerned Parent" -242473,What are the benefits and side effects caused by psychotropic medication?,Hellowhat I understand your doctor has told you that you are suffering from tensionSuch symptoms are know to occour in stress and tension as you report tests are normal I would have told such patient reporting to me that a psychological evaluation and A consultation from psychiatrist is required who will find out the underlying csuse and problem Be positive and get well soonDr Lal Psychiatrist ,"Hello Sir, Actually m fealing very uncomfortable / malaise too went to Dr. also and he had given me the prescription too told me that am surviving from tension..the prescription as follows: olsar A40 clunitril .25 Remylin D D-Rise 60 k D 500Cal Eliwel 10 by taking this medicines am felling okay but still uncomfortable and this is from past 5 months am having this problem all the test are normal: like blood test , sugar test, ecg also my age is: 44 yrs,weight : 86 and height : 5 2 please i ll be waiting for your response..thank-you!!" -170594,"What causes forgetfulness, headaches, and slurred speech?","Hello, Low vitaminB12 can aggravate the symptoms but it is not the underlying causes. Low vitaminB12 manifest as numbness and not the pain. Possible causes like disc bulge which will subsequently compress the nerve root may be the cause. Consult a spine specialist and plan for an MRI spine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain ","i am 32 years old.five foot 3 inches and my weight is 10 and a half stone.i was diagnosed with low b12 5 months ago.i had 6 injections done every other day.then after 3 months i had a blood test done again and my b12 was low again i had used up all 6 injections.i had another injection and was told to have 1 every 2 months.i feel tired all the time my eyes twitch.i have poor memory,concentration.and have got very clumsy.and i have now been told i have sciatica as i have hd back pain for last 3 months and pain in my right leg and pins an needles in my feet.my question is is this linked to b12 being low again?i have been to gp and been told im sressed.they havnt done my bloods again.but im very concerned at feeling this bad at 32 i feel more like 70." -24191,How can I manage constant pain in the right knee?,Hi. Please send the MRI reports of the knee. May I know who diagnosed the tear on MRI? For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, I am 38 years old male. I had a sudden onset pain in the right knee after a twist during cleaning the house. Initially, it was diagnosed as ligament tear but later no tear was detected on repeated MRI. The pain is not resolving with Methotrexate 20 mg, Prednisolone 10 mg, Etoricoxib 120 mg. I have seronegative spondyloarthropathy and on Methotrexate for the past 9 years. Kindly help." -78459,Does extreme bleeding have anything to do with kidney stones?,"HelloYour findings may suggests 6.0 and 4.0 mm calculus in mid pole of right and left kidney respectively.It is most likely non-obstructing as hydronephrosis etc are not mentioned in report.Treatment of renal calculus depend upon many things like composition,position,size of calculus etc.Small calculus up to 5.0 mm may pass spontaneously with adequate hydration.Drink lot of water and initially you may need syrup like sodium and potassium citrate.You may also need routine heogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME.If renal calculus persists then you may need lithotripsy etc.Findings also suggests 3.6 x 3.2 cm exophytic cyst in left kidney.These are age related developmental findings.It generally only require follow up ultrasound.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",I had an abdominal ultrasound today and the results said i have a 0.6 cm calculus in the interpolar area of my right kidney; a 0.4 cm calculus in the interpolar area of my left kidney and exophytic cysts in my left kidney with the largest at 3.6x3.2 cm.What are these? Thank you for your response. -117166,How can abdominal pain be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is no evidence that dietary modifications are helpful in the management of diverticulitis. If you have simple diverticulitis (no abscesses or perforations) or fever, I suggests that you stay on semi-solid foods (soup, yogurt, etc.) for a week or so, and take over-the-counter pain medication, preferably aspirin. To prevent recurrent diverticulitis, I advise a high-fiber diet, and abstinence from smoking and NSAID use. Anecdotally, Rifaximin, which is a locally acting antibiotic that is poorly absorbed from the gut, may provide symptom relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi dr. I suffer from diverticulitis, I was in the hospital for 3 days March 13 . I was put on. Gluten free diet by my Dietition and I'm slowly introducing some fiber into my body. However, I saw my GI dr. Last week, I was feeling good until I started taking Metamucil almost a week ago which he told me to do. I have some Dicyclomine hci 10mg here, which my other GI dr had prescribed when I was seeing her. Do u think the Dicyclomine would hurt me if I took one for this belly ache, it's not severe pain but I know it's there. Can u pls give me your thoughts. Thanks in advance." -80438,Is nocturnal enuresis and tiredness related to steady decline in GFR and blood sugar levels,"HIThank for asking to HCMI understand your worry, if you have noticed this clumps first time, then you have to keep an eye for this for next time it this is ever seen then it has to be investigated, because your husband has gone through the major surgeries and this is to be taken into consideration, if this is not comes again then just forget it, one more thing if your husband have any symptoms regarding the urine, then also it has to be examined, take care and have nice day. ","My husband just had AAA surgery where the aneurism was dangerously close to both kidneys. At a size of approx 8+cm. he just came home after 18 days in hospital. He had a relapse in hospital and was rushed back to CVICU as he had gone septic. At home he is very immobile at this time, and he just urinated in his pee bottle. I dumped it in the toilet and there seemed to be brownish clumps in the toilet. Unfortunately I washed the bottle out before I noticed the toilet contents. Should I be worried? Thank you, June Palmer" -195945,How can an influenza B virus causing tiredness be treated?,Hello and welcome to healthcare magic.Hand foot and mouth disease is self limiting viral illness.It will last for about 2 to 7 days.To ease pain give paracetamol or ibuprofen(but not aspirin).For mouth ulcers give over the counter 20% bezocaine gel (ultrcare somogel bonjela)or spray that gives adequate pain relief.Provide adequate hydration and rest.Hope you find this answer helpful.Good luck. ,My 2 year old has been diagnosed with hand foot and mouth disease. His mouth is swollen and full of blisters and sores that are bleeding and he is in constant pain. I have been alternating Tylenol and Motrin for the high fevers but it doesn t seem to help the pain. He can t eat or drink anything. What else can I do to help him be more comfortable -118364,What causes abdominal pain with a normal sonography?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You are taking symptomatic treatment. You should go for ultrasound abdomen. Search the cause of abdominal pain. Then you should take specific treatment. You will definitely get benefits. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Dear Sir, My brother getting pain in abdomen at hypochondriac region ann it is decresed by bending forward and pain radiating to back. by this symptoms i concluded it as pancreatitis and now he is taking Creon tablets tid, and esmeprozole bd, now appetitie is increased, pain also releaved but for how many days i need to continue these medication and what is the prognostic examintions. Plese let me know. Thanking you sir Yours truly, Dr. R. Naresh Kumar" -240008,Suggest treatment for panic attack and depression,"Hello,Most side efects are related to constipation. You should take sips of water every 10-15minutes (please donot take full glass at a time) all day long.Include lots of salad and fruits - 5 to 6 servings a day.Take sprouts at least on bowl a day.Go for walk for 30-45min.These measure are usually sufficient for most people having problems after taking.duzela.For acidity you may take antacid -omeprazole empty stomach 14days, along with above measures.Wish you good health.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Neuropsychiatry ","Hi, my age is 32yrs, from April 2011 to July 2011, I was suffering from a severe vertigo attack and was in hospital for 4 days. Now I don t have any problem regarding vertigo but i went into depression after the vertigo attack...Now I m taking Duzela 20 for last 2 months for depression but since them I m having the problems like constipation, headache, acidity, and pimples. If i do not take Dezula, then i feel depressed and i take dezula then suffer from the above mention problems...please advice....thank u!!" -251151,What causes chest fluttering during pregnancy?,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today. I know that it is advised to avoid raw or undercooked meat during pregnancy, but if the steak you ate was from a reputable restaurant or butcher, the meat is unlikely to be contaminated with toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is present mostly in vermin and birds, which is why cats frequent y are carriers. It is also endemic in parts of Europe, so imported meats sausages and cheese also should be avoided. Furthermore, catching toxoplasmosis is really only harmful during early pregnancy. So you really do not have to worry about accidentally eating a small amount of undercooked meat. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was reassuring.Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy,Dr. Brown ","Hi, I am 3 months pregnant and a few days ago I had ONE bite of my husbands steak. I did not realize the middle of it was pink until after I had swallowed. Is there any chance my baby can get toxoplasmosis from this. Please help I am super nervous. Thank you, Marina." -41690,Can I stop taking Finax for hair loss?,"hi there.1. finax is finasteride, which will block male hormone acting on the hair follicle.2. tapper finax tab like alternate day for 30 days, then once in 2 days for 30 days and weekly twice for last month and stop using it completely.3. by tapering the medication, we can try to retain the thickened hair.4. you can safely continue mintop, alpecin and btn forte supplements.don't worry this will help you. ","I am under treatment of hair loss for last 7 months. My hair loss was not very huge as reported. I was using 1 mg finax , hair 4U ( 1 ml one time daily ) , alpecin & BTN forte for last 5 months. on 12.02.14 . and it was noticed that good result have came out. With in 3 months I will marry with some one. So my doctor advice me to discontinue finax 1 mg , and use of Minox...5% instead on hair4u. But I am afraid about the fact that as per information gather from internet that discontinue of finax1mg can lost hair very rapidly. So please tell me weather discontinue of finax 1mg can accelerate hair loss. or continue of alpecin , btn forte & minox 5% can help me out." -152289,How to cure pain in lower back and kidney?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem k be related to a torned calf muscle.I suggest using painkillers to treat the pain such as Acetaminophen.I also suggest cold compresses for local application. I rexhollari to maintain the area immobilized to prevent further damage. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","I m 35, 6 2 , 170 lbs, clean medical history, extremely healthy and fit. I tore part of my calf muscle and possible tendons playing softball. My question is about whether it is critical that I hurry up and get an MRI or can I wait 3 weeks until after the 1st of the year so I m not paying my deductible twice? I m able to hobble around, but am staying off that leg as much as possible. Does delaying treatment greatly reduce the effectiveness of surgery?" -167342,Suggest remedy for soreness and stiffness in fingers post surgery,"Hello,The first step to treatment is a correct diagnosis. Your xray was normal.I would advise you to get an MRI of the shoulder to look for soft tissue changes that the xray would not be able to show.Once that is done, you will have a clearer picture of what is going on and be closer to a permanent solution.Get well soon.Dr. E. Kwasa ",I am having pain on the left shoulder since one month. X-ray did not revel any defect. I do light exercise of my hand per the advice of physical therapist. I take advil which is helping temporarily. It may be artharitis. Please advise me. Nagesh Rao -44191,Suggest medications for itchy rashes on arms legs & chest,"Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to shingles. I suggest using Acyclovir cream for local application. I also suggest Cetirizine relieve the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","Hi, my boyfriend has a bubbly looking red rash all over his face, ears, neck, forearms, and partially on his back; I was guessing it might be shingles or hives but I'm not a doctor. He's tried Benadryl since yesterday and it's getting worse; any ideas?" -72611,Suggest treatment for infertility,"HiHigh prolactin levels in women can cause infertility and they can be lowered by medication. After starting medication it is necessary to check prolactin levels again. Make sure your prolactin levels are normal now. In most cases the medication needs to be continued till the women conceives. Sometimes high levels can be due to thyroid problems ,so please make sure that you have been tested for the same. Let me know if you have any other queries.Thanks ","hi , my name is eberechi ige i was diagnosed with high prolactine level of 34. i started taking parlodel from aprill till september and two months on clomid october and november and at the end of each cylcle i am given progesteron for 3days. after i was put parlodeI in december and still no pregnancy has been acheived" -96762,How to cure a swollen lump on the side of the face about 1.5 inches?,"Hi! Thanks for writing to us and sharing your health concerns regarding multiple lumps in the nape of the neck region!When a person comes to my clinic first of all I examine him/her if these are matted lymph nodes or not and then I go for a simple FNAC/needle BIOPSY TEST from at least two different nodules which are larger!In such cases I think of few possibilities like:1. non-specific infection in the scalp skin like dandruff, viral infection, cold attack etc. benign and not to worry; possibility 98%2. tuberculosis or sarcoidosis-like chronic disorder possibility 1.5%3. lymphoma/leukemia or metastatic carcinoma or any other malignant tumor possibility only 0.05%Therefore you must see your doctor for a physical examination and few necessary investigations and thereby relieving your tension.Hope you got the answer. Please revert back to us if any more queries.Wishing you good health! ","I am a 28 old Female 195lbs 5ft 6 inches tall and 7 days ago I got a hard swollen lump on the righ side of by neck where the scalp begin I believe (Cccipital node) 4 days after I got another one just under that , that is very sensitive 2 days ago the bone in my scalp just above the first lump became swollen and very sensitive with a burning sensation and every so often I get headaces only on my right side with a throbing feelim. Please Help" -200044,What causes scrotum redness?,With warfarin INR up-to 2.0-2.5 is acceptable(ACC/AHA 2008 guidelines 2-e for aortic valve and 2.5-3.5 for mitral) ; ,My doughter is 10year hold. Her INR sometime is lowest 1.85 and sometime high. she already done replacement valve last 4 year. The doc said she should increase warfarin 4mg. But at national heart Institute they said cannot take more take 4mg for the children. what your advise. -199436,Is white discharge normal in a girl child?,Hello. I just read through your question. I agree that it is possible the vomiting is caused by the swallowed mucus.Make sure she remains well hydrated. The illness will pass on its own on a few days. ,hello my daughter has had a cold for the past 4 days but she just now started throwing up. i dont know where she could have gotten the stomache flu but i think it may have been cause by swallowing too much of the mucus from her nose. is this possible? -244595,"Facing personality disorder, having hesitation, lack of confidence. Suggestions for what to do?","Dear Venkatesh, We cannot change the nature/behavior of a person, you may not be always right and your wife not be always wrong. My suggestion to you is sit together listen to her spend some valuable time and be open to accept comments/compliments, try your best not to argue even if she is wrong you may put forward your opinion- bring her into confidence. You may start her on Saraswataristha (ayurvedic formulation) for memory and concentration, it will also keep her calm. Best wishes, ",Hello Doctor How are you? I am venkatesh from hyderabad . my wife name is siji and she is staying now in trivandrum. My wife was born and brought up at trivandrum her age is 23. she is b.sc degree holder and presently she is doing m.sc through distance education we get married on dec 2010.i am having one son. Problem with my wife is 1. she used to forget the conversation that we had within quick period of time. 2. she won t do any work with concentration. 3. suppose if i am talking to her seriously with any topic . she will spoke irrelevant to the topic it gets really frustrating . 4. Most of the times she used to hear some gossips near by her home and she won t think what is the real fact about the issue and she always used to blame neighbours and thinks in pessimistic manner. 5. suppose if somebody is giving suggestion about what needs to be done with my baby. she will not take those suggestion in a right way and instead of that she will think i know what has to be done for my baby . Still the issues are keeps on going and i have suggested her to do the meditation and yoga but her surrounding atmosphere at her home are not allowing to do the further things. Please any suggestions i am really worried a lot about my wife what else i can do? Thanks Venkatesh 0000 -26583,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -209692,Can Montek LC be used for cough and cold in a child?,Hi...this seems like a subcutaneous hematoma which is now getting into healing. It will gradually get absorbed by itself. Nothing to worry.NO need to get checked unless there is -Vomiting continuously/ Seizures/ Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose/ Unconsciousness/ Altered sensorium or behaviour. Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My son is about to be 9 months. 3 days ago he fell off my sister s bed which is about three feet. We took him to the hospital and they said he was fine, just a bruise. Today I noticed a very large lump on his head about two finger spaces from the bruises. This lump has not been there until today and is very soft. Feels like there may be fluid. I m very concerned should I take him to another doctor to be checked out?" -234100,What is the cause for burning sensation of the penis?,Do not worry this is a minor cut and will heat itself. Just apply a pressure for 2 minutes continuously to stop the bleeding. If it does not stop then apply ice for some time. Do not apply banded and all- just apply some antiseptic cream over the area. Wear loose clothes and take any one antibiotic for three days. The wound is expected to heal in 2-3 days. ,"I'm slightly embarrassed to say this but, I was cutting my pubes with scissors and I cut a bit of my sack off. It is not deep. It would not stop bleeding. I put a bandaid on it and then overnight the bleeding stopped but then it started again when I removed the bandaid and it started to bleed when I pulled to sack to see the cut. I removed part of the skin when I cut the sack. What should I do and how bad is this?" -157490,What causes weakness and tinging sensation in the legs?,"Hi, Can orthopedician and get an MRI scan done to look for possible muscle or tendon involvement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I am in severe pain of my upper leg. The pain hits when I rotate my foot/leg when standing. My doctor has proscribed hydrocodone while specialists figure it out (nearly a month now). Back specialist has ruled out spinal problem. Now hip damage has been suggested but if pain occurs only inside/front upper leg when moving - feels like I am walking on a broken leg, is it not more likely to be a muscle or tendon in the leg itself?" -13090,Is surgery the only option to treat prostate cancer?,"Hi. From the reports submitted (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is clear that your father has prostate cancer. From MRI, we can know the exact size of the tumor. It will also help in staging and we can get to know is there any spread to the nearby lymph nodes. As the bone scan is normal, there are no distant metastases. Plan of treatment is usually drawn after MRI, but it is most likely that your father has a localized, moderate grade prostate cancer (based on ultrasound report). The best option would be surgery that is the removal of the prostate and pelvic lymph nodes which can be done by open or robotic methods. The robotic method has the advantage that it gives better access for the surgeon with magnification and so the chance of complication is less, but it also depends on the surgeon. If the surgeon is experienced and well trained in a robotic way, then it is better to go with it or else open method of surgery can also be done. By chance, if the MRI reveals extension of cancer beyond prostate, surgery may not be possible, and radiotherapy would be preferred. ","Hi doctor, My father is 58 years old. He suffers from frequent urination and urgency to urinate. An ultrasound, blood tests, biopsy, and a bone scan was conducted. Bone scan did not show any metastasis. He was advised to take a pelvis MRI 15-20 days after the biopsy. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Initial PSA was 45.4. It was suggested that a radical prostatectomy should be performed. I am in need of a second opinion now. I would also like to know the difference between open surgery and robot-assisted surgery." -157452,How can pain in the muscles and joints be treated after recovering from flu?,"Hi, You can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain relief. If pain persists better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Having continuous joint and muscle pain looking for natural remedies and supplements that might relieve.. Last fall I had shooting pains in feet/ legs tremor like.. My doctor then said restless leg syndrome I don t believe it is.. Tremors stopped but feel like bones are week and joint muscle pain all over everyday -111671,What causes nausea along with dry cough and shortness of breath while sleeping?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Recurrent breathlessness on walking or working can be seen in bronchial asthma and bronchitis. You are also having yearly cough. This suggest possibility of allergy more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). Chest x ray is needed to rule out other pulmonary causes. PFT is must for the diagnosis of asthma and bronchitis. PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment is based on severity only. So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. ","Hi I am 45 years women, I have difficulties to breath when I go for walking or working in back yard. Some body suggesting me to see pulmonologist, as every year I cough up wit hey fever. my GP Doctor told me there is no TB. Any suggest which specialist to see." -73091,Can IVF treatment be taken if suffering from irregular periods?,"Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic. Yes could be, you may be suffering from infection which is delaying pregnancy. I suggest you to consult your gynacologist and get examined and start treatment. Also get your follicular study done. By this your ovulation may be noted and if abnormal may be treated. Hope I have answered your query. RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","i have been having unprotected sex with my boy friend for the past for years and i havent got pregnant.I am 23 yrs old and no kids,he is 35 and gets 3 kids.I never take birth control or have an abortion.how ever i do have a thick white discharge that smells when we sex,could this be the problem" -198848,Are chills and high grade fever symptoms of flu?,it's called Pettus excavatum which is a congenital deformity of the frontal chest in which the chest appears like it's sucked in .the corrective surgeries are of two types : 1- traditional method: involving a midline incision with removal of deformed cartilage and insertion of peice of metal to allow for normal cartilage to grow and then removed 6-12 months later 2-two incision method : at both sides of chest with insertion of thoracoscpoe and placement of curved metal to correct the deformity and left it for 2 years I hope this helps ,"My sister s 14 year old son has indentation of his rib cage. His is tall for his age, and very slender. I have known other children with this condition that had to get surgically corrected. What is the term for what he has, and what is the surgery?" -33855,What is the treatment for an elevated ESR?,"Hi,Raised ESR is due to infection. Its not related to PCOD. Raised ESR wont effect your fertility. Your Joint pain might be due to raised ESR. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Shalu Mishra ","Having pcod and irregular cycles. I am 30 years old. had multiple joints pain (heel pain and knee stiffness, pain) since 3 weeks. Took blood test. Doctor diagonised that my ESR is 35mm / hr which is slightly high. My weight is 72kg. What could be the treatment for this elevated ESR? Is that due to pcod or over weight? Does this affect my fertility in any ways, coz v r planning for our second baby now." -187477,What could be done for bad taste in mouth while having food of a lung cancer patient?,"Hi. I think the issue is not with taste buds. In fact, after radiotherapy there develops a phenomenon we called Radiation induced mucositis (RIM). There is inflammation of mucosa of mouth and throat along with destruction of salivary glands that produce watering in mouth. This results in extreme dryness in mouth and pain while eating and even talking. There can also be ulcers in mouth. Unfortunately, RIM take long time to settle and dryness of mouth usually last quite long. There are many measures you can take. Ask your mother to take more fluids and semi-solid high caloric diets. Taking frequent sips of water along food help reduce dryness. She can use artificial saliva for reducing dryness. If she is not diabetic natural honey improves RIM and also have high nutritional value. Honey can be mixed in water or milk. Nutritional supplements like ensure powder will be helpful if she is not having diabetes(sugar). If despite above measures she is unable to have good diet, A feeding tube can be passed in stomach or small intestine. Even giving water and nutrition by injections can be considered as last resort. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help ","My mother has tongue cancer and gone for operation in Rajiv Gandhi in the month of Sept, 2013 and after the operation biospy report said that 0.1 mm is left. She went for radition for 6 week till December 16, 2013 and she is on the liquid diet. On March 5, 2014, she is again admitted to Rajiv Gandhi due to protein, postassium less in the body and dr told us for 2 unit of blood. She is going for PET scan today and she is not eating anything from the mouth, how much time it will take to come back taste buds. She is 78 and becoming weaker and weaker day by day. Pl. advise" -5430,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -184475,Is there a chance of breast cancer affecting the foot?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells involving any organ system. There are cases where a cancer is treated many months to years back and appears again at another location. In other words it is a metastasis of the original cancer after the patient is treated for the primary. The cells that are found in the new location show characteristics of a cancer spread from else where and the pathologist is able to make a diagnosis.Few patients have a completely new type of cancer which is not related to any previous cancer. The biopsy from the new cancer are entirely different and show features of a primary cancer. It is important to get detailed investigation done and do pathological confirmation. Please do not worry. ","i'm wondering about the survival rate for bone cancer once someone has already ""survived"" breast cancer. does it depend on whether it's the original cancer returning? Is it possible for it to be a whole new/different cancer unrelated to the breast cancer?" -226455,Suggest treatment for itchy anus,Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Blood clots in urine after masturbation may be due to trauma of veins in the urethra or prostate lead to bleeding. It may also due to infection or semen may be mixing with high colour urine retained in the urethral ridge etc. First confirm that you have blood in semen by microscopic examination the seek for medical advice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I am 20 years old, 5'10"", 200 lbs. I have recently been suffering from recurring blood clots in my urine after masturbation. This first happened two years ago. I had urine and blood tests, an aultrasound and even a cystoscopy but nothing was found (2 years ago). The urologist that performed the cystoscopy told me that it could have possibly been a vein that was ruptured. Any suggestions on proper steps to take?" -105888,What causes chronic obstructive lung disease?,Hi welcome to the health care magic For dry cough common causes are as follow... -viral flu -allergy inflammation -asthma -acid reflux In your case acid reflux seems most likely as causative factor... For acid reflux prescribed antacid drug like pantoprazole taken regularly esp as you are having cough Pantoprazole and domperidone combination drug available which can be taken For cough more then three week it is better to investigate with chest x ray and CBC for further work up Take care Hope your concern solved ,"I have been coughing for about a month. Been to doctors. I was on dulera, prednisone and omnicef. I finished all mess last week. Felt better for about 3 days and now I am coughing. Just dry cough, nauseated and vomiting. no phlegm. I was also on acid reflex medicine. What s next?" -49676,How can low BP be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that this elevation in blood pressure values could be related to inflammation or the infection. Isolated values of high blood pressure do not always indicate arterial hypertension. For this reason, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values frequently during the day for a week and refer those values to your doctor. In the meantime, it is necessary to treat the upper respiratory tract infection (antibiotics may be needed). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iliri ",I am an 18 year old male. I have a resting heart rate of around 45 beats per minute and am a long distance runner. I eat very healthy and am fit. I am 124 pounds and am 5 ft 8 inches tall. I have some kind of upper respiratory tract infection / sinus infection. My blood pressure was just measured at 130/90. I had a second reading taken just to be sure and they got the same result the second time. This number seems very alarming to me. Could my number be so elevated because of my infection or do I have a reason to be worried? Thanks for taking the time to help me. -246614,How can chronic pain be treated?,"Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI scan to rule out conditions like cervical spondylitis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","42 yr old man Sharp pain in left back side of my my neck running down to my shoulder and lung. Slightly hard to taking a deep breath. I had it since last Sunday. Went to family Dr. Thursday. Was given hydrocodone, Monica, Robaxin 500mg. I am getting no relief. Using heat, massage and Motrin." -69305,Suggest treatment for an infection causing nausea & loss of appetite,"HelloWelcome to HCM,Spider bites are actually rare occurrences and bites from most spiders cause local redness, irritation and pain that usually can be treated at home.These local reactions usually resolve without treatment over a period of 7-10 days.I would suggest you to followWash the site of the spider bite well with soap and water.Apply a cool compress or ice pack over the spider bite location.Over the counter pain relievers may be used to relieve symptoms.Thank you. ","I was blowing my Dog off w/a blower, so I started blowing down some of the myriad webs around our home-(we live on a creek & bird sanctuary.) I developed several red dots w/a dark ring around it. I m very dehydrated & have a terrible headache and back pain. I m also dripping in sweat. The bite was very itchy and bled alot @ first. We have black widows and alot of different spiders around our home. I wish I hadn t blown the spider webs down, as one, evidently fell in my hair... Thanks, Susan Lessing" -251561,Had protected sex with a condom. Did not take birth pill. Pregnancy possible?,"Hello,If there is no penetrative sex or ejaculation, then only rubbing of penis near vagina does not let her to be pregnant. So she needs not to be worried.In above sexual activity, chance of being pregnant is rare by precum. Here, she needs to wait for upcoming period. If it is delayed more than 7 days, one home pregnancy test is required to confirm.Take healthy diet, avoid stress by meditation, drink plenty of fluid, take sound sleep. Practice safe sex in future. Good luck. ","My girlfriend and I have just started being intimate, though we haven't technically had intercourse, I'd rub my penis in and around only the opening of her vagina. I""ve been extremely careful with her and haven't ever ejaculated on or near her vagina, so I haven't been really worried about anything, but recently she's been worrying about being pregnant from my pre-cum, and she's got me to start worrying too. Technically she's still a virgin because her hymen is still intact. I know that even if having penetrative sex, the chances of becoming pregnant from pre-cum are low since there is a very minimal amount of sperm in it, so my question would be, ""What would the chances be of her becoming pregnant by pre-cum knowing that we've never had penetrative sex and also that she's still a virgin?""" -39737,"Face dark in colour. Used skin lite, wounded. Suggest a fairness cream?","Hi, One should always try to achieve one's constitutive skin colour as how much hard one tries a person with dusky complexion cannot become fairer by applying creams. Do not apply creams containing hydro quinine, steroids and tretinoin just to achieve a fairer skin tone as in long run it will harm your skin irreversibly. Just to have a good skin tone, use a good sunscreen with SPF more than 40 in between 10 am to 4 pm and repeat it every three to four hours if out in sun. One can use mild skin creams containing Kojic acid ,liquorice, arbutin , vitamin c, vitamin b3 and vitamin b5 on daily basis to improve one's skin tone. Also few sessions of chemical peels can be taken to exfoliate the skin and improve the skin tone. Similarly mesotherapy with vitamin c and glutathione can improve the skin colour to certain extent. However, as a doctor I would always promote a skin regime to have a healthy glowing even toned skin rather than striving for a fairer skin.Take care. ",i am somewhat dark in colour. could you please suggest me some fairness cream without side effects. My sister is using skin lite. now she is very fair. but i used that. my skin was wounded. So i stopped that. now it is okay. so please suggest me some fairness cream. from neck onwards i am so fair except face. so please do me needful. i from cuddalore in tamilnadu -233629,Suggest topical steroid creams for phimosis treatment,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have pain in your Rt testicle due to injury to your Rt testicle.If there is no increase in size of the testicle pain may is likely to be due to trivial injury .However it is advisable to consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical examination and get ultrasound scanning of the scrotum done to be rest assured about injury to testis.Please take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.This should resolve your problem within a week,Dr.patil. ","hi i am 21 year, about 1 week ago my right testes hit by cricket ball and i use some medicine but it is not well now the size of the right testes come not in previous stage or not balanced. it is not affected on any activity but when something gently touch it is painful. what can i do please give me suggestion." -198747,What is vacterl association?,"OK, let's start with Autism : the inability to focus during study is a major problem in teenagers with mild-moderate autism , some of these difficulties are manageable with the use of some psycostimulants with a lot of effort in study during the time of action of the drug , vyvans is a famous psycostimulant which is used in ADHD patients who can't focus , it has a half life of 10-13 hours which is long enough to make some academic achievement . the starting dose is 20 mg and can be increased weakly by 10 mg to achieve its full potential, max dose is 60 .the second question is related to polyuria, which is must be investigated , although in people who take multivitamins it's common to have some polyurethane the investigations I suggest are : urine specific gravity , urine spot for sodium and creatinine , urine osmolality , serum sodium and osmolality. fasting blood sugar .you should always look for psycogenic polydypsia which is consuming huge amount of water that results in polyurina , it's common in children with autism .I hope this helps ","Hi, we have a daughter who is 15 years old (16 this year) with a mild autism. She has actually lost a lot of her autistic traits over the years with vitamin therapy and diet (GF & dairy free). But, she has mild-moderate learning problems, difficulty focussing on reading etc and wondered if there is any prescription with not too many side effects that we can give her? She also has mild pyroluria ( we give her B6, actually multi B and zinc etc, with other vitamins to correct this) but it is a disorder (?) that becomes worse when her hormones become more problematic when she is pre-menstral and during her period and her repetition, perseveration, lack of focus (on anything) is really difficult for her, but especially for us who have to deal with her. The odd thing is that when she is out or when other people are around, she is perfectly behaved and the tension that is building up in her (at these menstral time) comes out in an excessive stream of the same, same, same conversation which tends to drive everyone mad around her. I realise she is also a teenager and lots of this is normal, but the perseveration is very difficult with it (we have 2 other grown up kids, no problems etc) Would love some advice. cheers, Suzie" -128436,Suggest better treatment for hypertension,"Hi welcome to HCMI have gone thru your query regarding RA and hypothyriodism for your mom . Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones. Hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease .Hypothyroidism upsets the normal balance of chemical reactions and derails the immune system of your body cause other health problems .The immune system attacks joint tissues for unknown reasons. White blood cells travel to the joint . This assault causes chronic inflammation, stiffness, and pain. To get rid all these problem and overall health , you have to take into account the quality of diet and life style .It should include all essential nutrients -main diet of fibers ,fruit, veges vitamins & minerals , all antioxidants- raw ginger, garlic , lemon juice with water , bitter gourd juice 20-25 ml Aloe vera juice 25 ml + Amla juice 2 spoons , fenu greek powder 1 spoon with water ,turmeric powder a level spoon with cup of hot milk at bed time , Avoid fried , fast foods tea ,coffee ,alcohol ,smoking ,mental stress ,worry anxiety and most important is to clear you bowls . as constipation is mother of all ills .Last but not the least for proper blood crculation , regular walk , exercise , yoga pranayam-deep breathing proper rest & sound sleep , helps in detoxifying and strengthening the immune system to enhace resistance from diseases and pave way for healthy , hapipy ,disease free life .Condition is regularity .Mind it Gulping on medicine only ,will not help unless you follow above regimen ,having no side effects , goes with any therapy , side by side with medication , if at all you need .If your health is fine ,everything falls in line automaticallyHope this helps solve your query .Take care .All the best , Don't hesitate to come back for any further query ","Hi sir.. My name is mm,ini. my mother (Dm,,ATI, age 51yrs) is suffering from RA and Hypothyroidism from last 7 years. she used Homeopathy, Allopathy but there is no sign of improvement. Allopathy causes itching and redness over body. she is having pains all over body. pls suggest what to do. Now she is not able to move also" -189040,"Itchy rash, swollen armpits and back of head. Have brain damage and Reynaud's. Cancer?","pain as a presentation of cancer is very rare and presence of pain usually indicates inflammation or infection. as she had shingles, must have developed post herpetic neuralgia which causes a severe radiating pain on slight touch of affected area. it requires physician or neurologist consultation for the use of anticonvulsants. in severer cases ablation of the affected ganglion may be useful.you have not mentioned the type of cancer she had earlier? ","my sister has been experiencing pain in the throat since May after a shingles shot. Symptoms occured exactly2 weeks after and she has been going to an oncologist, ent, gastronologist and none have been able to find what iscausing the pain. She also had an outbreak of sores in her throat after the vaccine in which md thought it was avirus but no one has biopsied to see why she is having this horrible pain. She is now beside herself since ct scans,mris, endospies(2) have been performed and still severe pain. She is a cancer survivor and is horrified of cancer of the throat. What should she do? Could she have had a slight outbreak of shingles and is having the pain that comes after shingles. Very worried and do not know where to turn now." -116731,Can clomatrizole cream on face causes any problems for 6 months old?,"Hi, Teething babies often develop fever and refuse to eat due to the pain and discomfort. If a similar patient comes to my clinic, I would recommend feeding the baby with frozen, mashed fruits (like banana, etc.) and vegetables, yoghurt, etc. so that they don't have to chew the food and also for soothing relief. And no, crocin is not recommended to be given on an empty stomach as it may cause gastritis and may irritate the stomach. If nothing helps, worsens, consulting the treating pediatrician may be the best option to consider for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Divya Teja Pasupuleti, General & Family Physician ",Hi doctor my 18 mnth old daughter has 101 fever and is alos teething . She has been v fussy abt food fr the last few days. But today she just refuses eat she cries at the sight of food. Can I gv her crocin on an empty stomach ? Plus hw do I get her to eat ? She s v irritable. -77092,Suggest remedy for a kidney condition,Firstly how long is diabetes history...if it is more than 5 years and how much is proteinuria if is less than 5gm / dayand how is ya retina and what's ya serum creatinine levesl. The decision regarding biopsy depends on these four factors.U need to use ACEi or ARBs and have strict sugar control.Biopsy may be indicated if ranal failure is present or proteinuria greater than 8gm /day. ,helo sir i am a diabetic and now in my urine sample the albumin present at +++ and ++ it is varies. i examine by kidney specialist. and i tested blood urea and creatinine. and ct scan for kidney they are all normal but the albumin is going in my urine. the doctor say to kidney biapsee. what should i do. -5146,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -31588,What could be preventing pregnancy?,"Hi dear,I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.Chances of pregnancy in each menstrual cycle is 20-25% maximum.This is the condition when all the factors are appropriate.Therefore, one should try for spontaneous conception for one yearbefore going for any treatment or investigations for infertility.Hope you found the answer helpful.RegardsDr Deepti VermaOBGYN ","hi...im 18 yrs old, some people think this is too young to start a family but i am currently working as a assitant at the local pre-school, me and my boyfriend are stable financially and ready to have a child.... we have been trying for a month and still nothing!....i have an ovulation calender to help working out what days i ovulate but still no result, any tips?....is there something wrong with me?" -223642,Suggest ways to regrow the foreskin,"Hello,After masturbation it is natural to feel lazy or sleepy. You need not feel guilty about it but if it is affecting your work or your daily activities you should reduce to few times a week. You are suggested to take adequate sleep and protein rich diet with calcium and iron balanced with fruit and veggies. Stay away from addictions like smoking , alcohol, etc. Exercise or do walking daily. Lead a healthy lifestyle, avoid anxiety and stress.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician ","I am 22 year old height 5.6"" weight 65 kg. and i use mastrabI am 22 year old height 5.6"" weight 50 kg. and i use mastrabution near about 6to7 time per week I am feeling very laziness also is it for my activity. I am totally confused help me to come it out" -37079,"After testing positive for ovulation, dull cramps , tiredness, feeling cold, very gassy and bloated, now ovulation test negative. Pregnant?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Your symptoms could be related to pregnancy or due to a urinary tract infection. Getting a routine urine examination will help in ruling out the urinary infection. You can also test your urine for pregnancy after a week. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","Hi, I have recently come off the pill end of April and have not yet had a periodI. I used the Ovulation test kit and I ovulated on tuesday 39 days after first day of last period (felt dull ache in right ovary and strong positive result on OTK) and since then have had dull light cramps , tiredness, feeling cold, very gassy and bloated. Today 7 days later I m feeling a very achy in my right ovary as if I am ovulating a squeezing sensation. I also have backache . I tried another ovulation test stick just to rule it out and it was negative. Could this be early pregnacy signs or something else? I also noticed white flecks in my urine sample today." -128052,How can bruising and inflammation caused by injury be reduced?,Hi..Any fracture requires a minimum period of 5 weeks to heal.If fractured bone is actively aiding in walking or weight bearing then chance of displacement of fractured fragment are high on weight bearing and can cause delay in fracture healing.In your scenario-it looks like you have a undisplaced fracture of 5th metatarsal that is the reason they applied a walking boot. if you start bearing weight so early then chance of displacement of fracture fragment is high which can cause delay in healing or nonunion ( fracture not healing/ joining).Things to do-1)I would suggest you to continue walking cast for atleast 3-4 weeks.2)Take pan killer if required.3) Do not bear weight unless advised by an orthopeadician.4) take serriopeptidase twice daily to reduce swelling.5)Keep limb elevate over pillow to reduce swelling of the limb. ,i fell five days ago and was diagonosed with fracture of the 5th metatarsal. i am in a walking boot with crutches putting no weight on any partof the foot other than the heal so i can walk with crutches. pain is almost gone and swelling is present but minimal with some bruising. how long should it be necessary to stay in boot ? i am sure that i can bear weight on my foot already but am being a good girl and am not doing so. my daughter is getting married in 2 weeks and i really dont like the look crutches with my gown. what do you think -134599,"Food allergy, child behaves abnormally when diary products taken. Problem?","You need to see your doctor /go to the nearest ER where they can examine you and prescribe medication,if allergy is the cause ,oral steroids and antihistaminc drugs like Chlorpromazine may have a role.You may need antibiotics and analgesics if the cause is bacterial infection. ","I have a swollen feeling on the right side of my neck, directly under the right side of my jaw. I have had this before, when my allergies are bad. This time it feels like a rock right there when I swallow. I have allergies really bad right now so could that be it? I am going out if town tomorrow so what could I do to make it better asap ? Thanks !!" -142643,Are there any doctors in Denver who treat chronic backpain?,"Hello,I had gone through the case and found that this is not normal and i will advise to go for ultrasound of lower abdomen and pap smear if there is any white discharge.Hormonal test and then take treatment. You did not mention your age, so difficult to diagnose the case as you discribed.Because there might be many cause-Uterine fibroidHormonal disturbanceMetrorrhaiga with LeuchorroeaClimacteric Phage if age more than 45.So go for the diagnosis and consult to gynecologist for treatment.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks ",I have been having bad back pain cramping and what I think is my period for two going on three weeks now.it keeps stopping and coming back sometimes heavier than before. Today blood clots with white and clear stuff came out I m a little concerned About it. -52138,What is the recovery time taken post knee replacement and a heart attack?,"Hi,Welcome.Bradycardia with passing out can be a serious problem & i would recommend you to get it evaluated properly.It can be because of heart block(problem with normal conducting system of heart). So i will recommend you for certain tests like Holter Monitoring (24hr ECG Monitoring) & a 2D Echo to rule out possibility of such condition.Come back if you need any more help.Thanks ","I am 31 years old. I was taken to the hospital last wednesday because I passed out. They had to give me epinephrine on the way to the hospital because my heart rate was so low. My potassium level was 2.3. They have it up to 3.5 but I am having muscle spasams, week in my arms and legs, dissy, can t eat because I can t swallow. It feels like I am going to throw up. Hard to walk or do anything. Almost feels like flu symptons. Heart will race enven when I am just sitting. I have been to two hospital. They have checked my heart, liver, kidneys and ran several other tests. They don t know why I am not getting better since they have my potassium at 3.5. Help!!" -24544,I poop five to six times a day. Is this something worrying?,"Hello. Increased weight is a common issue with many possible causes like: Please provide me with more details about your eating habits. You should not worry about the Tretinoin treatment as these symptoms are not related to liver disease. Liver disorders cause jaundice, tender liver, or dark urine. Bowel motions five times a day could be part of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) which is very common (10% of the population) and causes gas problems and frequent bowel motions. I suggest: For further advice, please follow up. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor,I have frequent pooping problem. Usually, I poop five to six times a day. It has been happening for the last three years. The stools are hard and I do not suffer from any loose motion. Also, my weight has increased a lot during the last three years and I have gained 82 kgs from being 65 kgs three years earlier. I feel my stomach is tight sometimes during the day as if it is a ballon and is filled with gas having pressure. I have the problem of gastric gas too and sometimes I feel difficult to sleep at night because of a heavy stomach and it is only when I get fresh through pooping I can sleep. Earlier, I had acne and I used oral pills like Tretinion as part of my treatment for six months. So, I am worried if they have done some damage to my liver that I am having this kind of gastric problems." -246763,Are pain and swelling in the knees after a fall due to an infection?,"Hi, Since you are having pain and allergic to Diclofenac. I suggest you can try with sublingual Piroxicam. It gives relief from joint pains. Please take an opinion of orthpedician also. Thank you and have a healthy day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohit S Menon, Dentist ",I have been experiencing joint pain all over . I have osteoarthritis in hands..i have taken diclofenac and it works wonderfully to alleviate my joint pain . I may be having an allergic reaction to this medication which causes hives (itching all over). Is there another prescription drug to relieve joint pain that may not cause hives? -57290,What causes the heart rate to increase up to 196 at the gym?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that there is no harm in eating chicken in your clinical situation. Instead white meat like chicken and fish are recommended because of their low level in fat and other benefits to your digestive tract. I would recommend you to modify your diet by reducing salt intake and caffeine intake, which are known to increase your blood pressure. Besides, physical activity (walking, aerobics) would be also helpful in reducing your blood pressure. If you are overweight, I would recommend trying to lose weight, as it is known that the weight reduce would influence directly in a reduce of your blood pressure. You should closely monitor your blood pressure different times during the day (in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) and refer those values to your attending physician and discuss the best treatment options based on your blood pressure values. Hope to have been helpful!Greetings!Dr. Iliri ",Hi my name is Nupur Sharma and I am a mother of two baby. I just have delivered a baby girl on 11th jan 2012 after my delivery I got high BP problem as my family history is there. My husband says that I should not eat chicken as it is very harmful for me. I just want to know whether chicken is bad for me or not. -104455,How to cure dent on the chest?,"Respected user , HiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your concern in depth .* This has different possibilities as- Infection of the lung ( viral or bacterial ) - GERD- Anxiety , stress associated psychosomatic manifestation of underlying condition .Hope this will clear your query .Regards . ","I am a 32yr woman, Four nights ago I went to the ER because I was having pains in my chest, shortness of breath and dizziness. They did blood work and a chest Xray and everything was fine...I am still having shortness of breath, dizziness and occasional chest pains also I am burping alot. What is wrong with me????" -23164,What causes acne when we were on our period?,"Hi. During menses, body have spurts of androgen. These androgen causes stimulation of pilosebaceous duct and leads to acne during this period. These types of acne usually appear in chin area may be because of more concentrated pilosebaceous unit localized to this place. Do maintain hormonal imbalance with the help of antiandrogen to reduce acne during these days. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor,What is happening within our body that causes the most stubborn acne when we were on our period? What is the difference between the acne we get while on our period versus off? What are the best ways (besides specific products) to treat acne specifically during that time?" -65320,What causes red itchy bump on the leg with pulsing sensation after an insect bite?,"Hi,It seems that due to chronic infection in wisdom tooth due to cavity there might be having chronic infection in the root of wisdom tooth producing enlarged neck lymph nodes giving rise swelling.Now as infected wisdom tooth is removed, within few days infection will be cured and then swelling in the neck will be alright.Ok and take care. ",I have neck swelling for about three months...went to the doctors a month ago no bacterial infection but took antibiotics. went to another doctor last week had blood drawn and everything is normal..i did have a cavity in my wisdom tooth wich was taken out yesterday could this be the issue if so how long till my swelling goes away? -238394,What causes abusive behavior?,"hi sandy, you appear to be in severe distress. you appear to be having depersonalisation and derealization experiences. Feeling as if u are not yourself and the world around is as if not as it looks!! Also suffering from dissociative experiences. All these could be due to depression. You need professional help from a psychiatrist. We can help you by understanding your energy level, sleep and food pattern, ability to involve in work and hobbies, negative thoughts and worries you are getting.For time being use relaxation exercises with deep breaths. After consultation medicines like fluoxetine might help you. ","I read Psychi Sezures has had the symptoms for years. I get the dejavc spells 3 times ma day for almost a week for a few seconds. It s only about 3 times a day some are very straining but I just continure to try and hide it.Most of the time I can. As far as the memory problem I have very bad I do t remember peple I meet or names at work I keep notes.I don t run a register I try and fack it if a customers remembers me. I work there over 10 years and can t even punch in for work. The kids past I don t no at all.I know there my kids it s just past accounts. I even see a memory Dr. for how many years he told me over 4. He gave me a test and I past it but I told him to ask me the questions next week. My sis I don t rember at aqll shes been away for years over 20.She just moved back from Europe. In school she skipped grades,I had a tutor.I do have a lot of depression and that was all I really remembered the most now forget it. I keep a diary but haven t read it for years incase i ll depress myself what I wrote,and not remember..sandy" -116890,Is it normal to have spotting after taking Azithromycin?,"Hello, Skin reactions, such as a rash, itching or increased sensitivity of your skin to sunlight or UV light are quite common with Tetracycline. Tell your doctor if you get a rash. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician ","Hi, I just got tetralysal for my flushing and redness on my cheeks and nose, which probably is rosacea. But Im scared that the medication may increase the redness and dryness in my skin. I have very few spots, and my biggest problem is the flushing... Please, can You give me some advice?" -180968,"Have bilateral sciatic neuropathy with mild spastic paraplegia from a spinal injury. Now have numbness, grip weakness. Problem?","Hi Trigeminal neuralgia and the MRI finding are unrelated, after 4 decade of life, small ischemic areas are common finding in CT and MRI scan, without any clinical symptoms, but of course if you are taking triglyceric antidepressant for trigeminal neuralgia it could be the cause of brain findings, but you need not worry. Have great life ","I'm a 42 year old female, no hypertension. I have chronic bilateral trigeminal neuralgia. I had a brain MRI 6 years ago, which was normal. Had it repeated last year and the report now states ""hyper-intensities with a 0.4mm hyper-intensity located in the left FRONTAL lobe. May be due to ""Old Ischemia."" What would have been the event that caused these changes to my left frontal lobe? The doctor said there are several tiny dots of hyperintensity and one the size of 0.4mm. They are all in the area of my LEFT FRONTAL LOBE. Thank you." -21190,How to recover fast from chickenpox?,"Hi. Chickenpox is a self-resolvable condition. Make sure to decontaminate the bedding and clothing as falling of blisters results in virus dissemination. For itching, apply antihistamine lotions like Caladryl (Calamine with Diphenhydramine). If you have children at home, make sure that they get a vaccination for chickenpox. For future references, remember that persons more than 12 years old, pregnant, or less than one year old should receive an antiviral medication Acyclovir within 24 hours when the rash appears. For more information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ","Hi doctor, I am suffering from chickenpox for the past five days. Now, the blisters have become blackish. What shall I do for a fast recovery?" -189426,"Lump on collar bone, tender, sore breast, burning sensation. History of pre-cancerous cells. Cancer?","Hi there, Watch out for pus formation and report to nurse or doctor if it looks infected. The pus may be yellowish or greenish in colour if it gets infected. Continue to take the aseptic precautions and cleaning as instructed. Lets hope biopsy report is clear and the wound heals up fast. Take care ",I had a biopsy on my arm 4 days ago. The center of the wound is yellow (but not runny) I put alcohol twice a day for two days. as instriucted. I apply vaseline twice a day now. The yellow part shows when I use the vaseline more than with the alcohol?? The skin around the lesion is reddened. It was a biopsy for skin cancer . I have NOT received the results of biopsy. I do Not think it was cancerous. -58082,Can hydrocodone cause sudden atrial fibrillation?,"Hello and thanks for writing.I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best way possible. The drugs you are currently taking are not known to cause your symptoms. You are probably having raynaud's phenomenon, I suggest you consult a physician fora diagnostic workup and management plan. You may need additional medications like calcium channel blockers to prevent such episodes.In the mean time avoid cold exposure, keep your hands and toes warm and keep good care of your skin of hands and feet. ","I use 15 mg daily dose of Enalapril, 1 baby aspirin and 5-10 mg Zolpidem. I also take chondroitin/MSM/glucosamine combo daily. I have occasional attacks of low peripheral circulation with cold hands and feet. Is this the synergistic effect of the drugs I am taking and what would be an optimal drug use." -121021,What causes cramping in the abdomen?,"welcome to Health care magic.1.It can be post operative site inflammation / infection, uterine and ovarian pathology, physical stress on the post operative site.2.To come to conclusion one has to examine the post operative site, and an ultrasound abdomen pelvis to make sure the IUD is in place, presence and absence of any ovarian pathology.3.Since its only 10 months post operative, you minimise giving stress on the stitch area.4.To evaluate the things you have to get the minimal investigations mentioned.5.Yes, you have to worry,because its better to evaluate early that wait till it gets worst / complicated.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","I have persistent pain in my lower left abdominal/inguinal area. Kind of right where I think my ovary would be, maybe? I had my first baby via c-section (after 24 hr of labor) 10 months ago with a normal recovery. I had the Mirena IUD inserted at 8 weeks postpartum and have had no issues until now beside the normal scar tissue discomfort and numbness around the incision . I quit breastfeeding 2 months ago. I dont have a bladder/kidney infection currently or any issues with urinating. It is not made worse by having sex per say, but does get worse with certain movements or exertion. The worst part of the pain is centralized to that area but radiates to a lesser degree into my groin area only on the left side. What could it be? Should I be worried?" -205612,What should i do as my baby is suffering from breathing problem?,HI hIGH GRADE FEVER IN A 3 YEAR OLD KID SHOULD BE A CONCERN IF IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH DECREASED ACTIVITY AND INTAKE OF FEEDS.SHE SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY BLOOD TESTS AND URINE TEST TO FIND THE CAUSE OF INFECTION- BACTERIAL AND NEEDS TO BE STARTED ON ANTIMICROBIALS AND SUPPORTIVE MEDICATIONS.PLEASE TAKE HER TO A NEARBY CHILD SPECIALIST EARLY IN ADDITION TO CONTINUING PARACETAMOL SYRUP AND SPONGING THE BODY ,"Hi my daughter is 3 years and a half, has had fever since Tuesday, yesterday around 6pm reached 39.5 degrees and this morning around 5am reached 39 degrees.She had some juice but was sick. no other symptoms, no cough, no runny nose, very lethargic and off colour. Should i be concerned?" -200717,How to cure indigestion with a condition of down s syndrome?,"hi, yes its normal as it contains lots of Iron and hence the colour of poo changes to black colour. its perfectly fine but do check the frequency of poops. if it increase in number or becomes liquid like than you might need to stop it as it means indigestion. ",My daughter is 6 months old and I fed her avocados yesterday for the first time. This morning I noticed lots of little black things in her poop -- almost like little tiny shreds of fabric but black and only about a cm or 2 long -- nothing moving. Is this normal? -156972,Suggest home remedies for gout,"Hi, After going through your details, I am inclined to think in terms of spinal nerve compression as the first line for diagnosis and management. I suggest you get MRI of the lower spine along with X-rays and CT scans. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon ",My doctor today went over so many things today that I could have she said something like Boring pain..I have been diagnosed with MS about 7 years ago but now I m having pain in my legs numbness deep intense burning pain in my buttocks knee and joint pain but intense pain in my hip?? I have CT scans and x-rays set for next week. Both grandparents on mom and dad s side have hip replacements. -206761,What causes dark grey and liquid stools?,"VERY GOOD QUESTION,FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO KNOW HIS FEEDING SCHEDULE AND WHAT YOU ARE GIVING ,IF YOUR BABY IS FORMULA FEED THEN CONSTIPATION IS LIKELY PROBLEM OFTEN WITH FORMULA FEED,BUT IF BABIES ARE ON MOTHERS MILK THEN THEY MAY HAVE MOTION FREQUENTLY,OR THEY MAY PASS MOTION BY 2-3 DAYS BUT MOTIONS ARE SOFT IF YOU FEEL NOVALAC IS HELPFUL ADJUST PROPER DOSE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED ","Hello. I am a desperate mommy! My 11week old has silent reflux. He was on novalac ha and did very well with the milk. No gas. His tummy went daily. Then i put him on nexiam which made him constipated. My paed said to stop with the nexium and use novalac ar,now he is gassy and fussy and even more constipated. He is suffering. And i am going back to work next week. Need sleep. Will nestragel help?! Can l put it in the novalac ar? I heard that it also helps to soften stools. Please help" -165335,Suggest remedy for chronic pain caused by degenerative arthritis in neck,"hi,thanks for helping by letting know the mechanism of injury.well all injuries can't be harmful but it's better to get assessed properly. since you said you took an x-ray which turned out to be normal I recommend you to under go an MRI of head and neck.if any changes found there will guide us to plan the next step.also to mention, that you told you have pain and stiff neck which indicates that the muscles around the neck are weak and easily getting pain in your neck and head.try doing hot water fermentation to the neck region and later on you can try performing simple neck exercises which will help the muscles to become stronger.also to mention that you can visit a physical therapist who can assess you personally and use the therapeutic modalities like therapeutic ultrasound and TENS to get relief of pain.a physical therapist will help you in all prospects of your illness.for symptomatic pain which becomes higher at times will be taken care by medicine part.I wish you a speedy recovery and the grace of God on your health ","I fell down some stairs a few years ago, and I hit the back of my head and neck. Sometimes my neck gets stiff and it hurts to try to turn my head. Sometimes I feel pain in my neck and I can t turn my head and I feel this pain from my neck thru my eat and to the front of my head above my eye. This is all on my right side. I did go to the E.R. X-rays didn t show anything. Sometimes the pain does scare me. I m sure this is from the fall I took. Could I have some damage to my nerve or something that goes from my neck thru my head?" -144318,Lower back pain radiating to knee. Took prednisone and vicadin. Should I get an MRI?,"Hi, Greetings. Any lump is not supposed to be ignored. I suggest you to have an expert examination and opinion at the earliest. I hope Im of help. Regards, Dr.Susheel.B. ","I was feeling my lower back on the left side. I was trying to rub pain out of my muscles and pulled up on my skin and muscles and noticed a semi large lump moving with my hand . Slight pain in the area, other worse pain around in the back. And I have been sleeping more than I ever have in the past. I have had an ultrasound on my neck for enlarged thyroid but it came back ok. Thanks for the help." -15323,What is the timeline followed for development of syphilis?,"Hi. The median incubation period (interval between contracting infection and clinical manifestations) of primary syphilis is 21 days (ranges from 10 to 90 days), and it rarely exceeds six weeks. Once the primary sore appears, it persists for four to six weeks, and then it heals. Usually, six to eight weeks after healing of primary sore, secondary syphilis becomes clinically apparent. Patient experiences skin rash at this stage. The timeline for the development of rash follows this way. When contracting an infection from a sexual partner, it takes 10 to 90 days for development. In median 21 days, primary sores appear on the genital parts. It persists for four to six weeks, and then it heals. After having healing of primary sore after six to eight weeks, a rash of secondary syphilis appears. Usually, it takes two to eight weeks to heal. So generally, it is unlikely to have the rash appearing after many years of contracting the disease from a sexual partner. ","Hi doctor, I am 36 years old, and my partner is 55 years old. We have been in an exclusive relationship for over three years. Throughout the entire relationship, I never had sexual contact with anyone other than him. He got a rash before two months. The GP diagnosed it as shingles. But after seeing the blood reports, he was diagnosed with syphilis. After reading about this condition, I have understood that the stage two symptoms appear after 10 to 90 days of contracting. My partner is persistent that he has not slept with anyone except me. I also understand that syphilis can remain dominant for some time. If he has stage two symptoms, does it mean that he would have contracted it before three months of diagnosis? Is it possible for him to have it before we were together?" -72373,Can susten 200mg cause tightness of abdomen and vaginal pathway?,"Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Hypothyroidism is associated with irregular ovulation or no ovulation at all leading to decreased fertility.Now your chances of conception are increased when your thyroid hormone levels are normal.AMH level of 1.34 indicates decreased ovarian activity.You should undergo tube test to check the patency of both fallopian tubes as further management should be done accordingly.Hysteroscopy was advised to you for analysis of endometrium and any local lesions in uterus.I would suggest you and your partner to consult an infertility specialist and get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly.Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.Wishing you good health.Regards,Dr Deepti Verma ","hello doctor,I am 32 years old female. I am married since last one years two months. I am trying to conceive since then but no success. I got detected with thyroid and TSH level was 6.6 then got reduced to 0.3 after medicine now I am eating 25mcg of thyronorm and my thyroid level has come to .07 which shows in the normal range. I also had my other blood tests done. My AMH is 1.34 which shows that it is low fertility. Doctor has asked me to go for Hysteroscopy which i m reluctant to go at present so she has suggested me to go for tube test. My cycles are generally regular and lasts for 3-5 days and have hardly fallen sick before. Please advice" -5836,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -250373,What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If the infection has cleared up, you need to concentrate on getting a healthy diet, adequate rest and proper follow up. It is also likely that you could be suffering withdrawal, for which, you need to take proper counselling. The stress of being a single mother is adding up to your woes, but, please remember, no time is going to stay forever. You can ask your consultant for medication to deal with the nausea, try to change your diet, have small frequent meals and develop a positive attitude. You are so young and have a lot of life ahead of you. You must support yourself first before any body can support you. Only then will others begin to recognize your efforts and start helping you. Hope your query has been answered. Wish you safe motherhood. ","Hi, i am on my third pregnancy and am 7 weeks 5 days pregnant and was diagnosed with pnemonia 2 weeks ago, i have taken the full course of antibiotics and feel my chest infection has improved, however i am constantly exhausted and have 24hour nausea without vomiting, the stomach aches have been so bad they ve woken me up in the middle of the night. I am a single mother to my two children aged 8 and 3 and i am 25. I gave up smoking cold turkey a few days ago for the babys sake but quitting has made my nausea worse and moods very low. The constant feeling of sickness is dehabilitating and i cant take my kids to school or nursery i have to lay curled up for hours at a time and its making me very depressed. I have made an effort to eat healthy foods and have bought travel/morning sickness bands that have had little effect.. i feel like my life is slipping away from me as i cant go anywhere and dont have much support from anybody, even my own mother is fed up of me being ill.. What can i do to feel better????" -168737,Suggest treatment for connectivity tissue disorder,"Hi I did review your condition.Such a bruise with itchiness can be due to a mosquito or bed bug bite since you noticed at night.I would advice you to visit a dermatologist and first get the lesions evaluated and get treated if its a simple bedbug bite.Another reason could be bruising from low platelets or vessel problem which is relatively rarer. For this you might need to get a blood report and then a coagulation profile. However, the visit to a dermatologist is important to determine what exactly the lesion looks like to an expert opinion as both can be very similar.I hope this helps,Wish you all the bestThank you for choosing healthcaremagic. ","I feel itchiness in my legs and arms for about 2 weeks now, I blamed the mosquitoes or insects inside and outside the house. Then at 2 this morning July 9, I notice my left leg under the knee bulge and like I have bruised with no apparent reason and felt a little pain when I press it to massages. Do I have to visit a doctor for this" -206665,What are the causes and treatment for high fever and red hives?,"HelloThe most common cause of fever with leg pain is viral myositis. I would like to rule out this condition first. Muscle enzymes like CPK,LDH give a clue.This is a blood test and can be done in the nearest lab.There is no specific management of this condition.I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for proper evaluation and management accordingly.Regards ","Hi doc, my son is 5 yrs old and has fever going up as high as 39C, and down as normal temp 37. The fever has been going for fifth day today. This morning I checked on his temp, 38C and when he stand up he complained of leg pain and could not walk. What's wrong? Thanks,Netty" -73077,Can Modus help to conceive after egg turned into cysts?,"Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic. There are no 100 % rule to tell the exavt chances of pregnancy. Chances improves if proper treatment taken. For increasing endometrium lining discuss with your gynacologist use of progesterone tablet per vaginal. This will increase blood supply and hence thinckness of endometrium. Hope I have answered your query. RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","hi ! i'm 31 yrs old and suffering from PCOD, with blocked falopin tubes. Last yr , I had undergone IVF, which was not successful, as my endrometrium lining was very thin (5mm). I took allopathy drugs but the lining has not improved. Is there a way to incresase the lining? what should I do ? What are my chances?" -142852,Will Hifenac-mr taken twice reduce the back pain due to walking for long ?,"Hello & Welcome to HCM,I had gone through the case and found that these symptoms might be due to stress related work or bad life style.So go through your problem.For pain in neck and headache go for Cervical X-ray with blood pressure monitoring. It might be due to cervical spondilysis.For stomach disorder take antacid with fibrous diet and avoid late night heavy food. It might be due to gastritis.If not feel fine then go for ultrasound of abdomen to find out the liver and intestinal organ problem.Also go for Vitamin D3 blood test.After getting the proper diagnosis take treatment.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks,Dr.Soni VermaHomoeopathic Physician and Nutrtionist ","last few days i feel off balance a little lightheaded & dizzy. Even when i lay down feel lightheaded. very tried. neck and shoulders still and ache off and on. the back of my head, right side feels weird...not pain just can t explain the feeling. in and off ache in my right shoulder and left arm back of my neck. sometimes in the middle of my back. can t get enough sleep. bloated in my stomach, gassy, just don t feel right. sometimes when i am walking i feel like i am leaning to one side. a little cough. especially when i lay down. just don t feel right. forgetful. now feel like i am leaning more to my right side. just don t feel right" -217498,Is repeating a root canal treatment cause more pain?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have painful lesion in gums that can be due to periapical infection or periodontal infection . For this you should consult dentist and go for investigations done IOPAxray if it is periapical infection then go for Root canal treatment and if due to periodontal problem then go for Oral prophylaxis .Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day ","I have a few painful holes in my gums around my teeth, and today a new one appeared, rather large on my bottom back gum. Im quite worried, and i have no insurance. I practice good oral hygiene twice a day, and floss before i go to sleep, i brush lightly, and try to get all teeth for the equel amont of time front and back, bottom and top. Do you know what this may be?" -145181,How can back pain be cured ?,"Hi welcome to healtcare magic As per your condition, you to be clinically evaluated.. ultra sound scanning of abdomen is needed to find the cause... consult a general surgeon.. ",I have severe low back pain on my left side and my abdomen is swollen and also hurts. What could it be? I m in severe pain. I cannot stand up straight or find a position where the pain will go away. -138889,"Suggest treatment for upper back pain, constipation and vomiting","Hi,I went through your question and understand your concern.Short answer: You may need to consider a visit to doctor.Detailed answer: Thank you for your question on HCM. A fall from the top of stair case is a matter of concern considering your age. In this age, bones tends to be weak. Even a minor injury may lead to a fracture. But, worry not. If there was a fracture you would have restricted movement of limb. Sometimes, a thin fracture may not cause noticeable difficulty in limb movement.Taking Ibuprofen without a doctor's advice in old age is not advisable.I suggest you to consult a orthopedic doctor who will rule out fracture and suggest further treatment.If you have any further queries, feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to help.Regards,Dr. Prathap Kumar ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I am a 49 year old female. I fell down wood stairs yesterday from top to bottom. Today my back is sore, my right side is sore(where I think I took brunt of fall ) and have a head ache. Been taking ibuprofen but hard to get relief. What should I do?" -41374,Suffering from hair fall issue,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is first very important to find out the cause of your hairfall. There are multiple reasons for the same: hereditary/ diet/ lifestyle/ stress/ weather changes/ hormonal changes/ any medications/ any hair products that you use etc to name a few. I would suggest you start doing PRP (platelet rejuvenation plasma) therapy where plasma from your blood is injected into your scalp with the help of tiny needles. This plasma is extremely rich in growth factors and platelets which help new hair growth. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"hello siri am experiencing hair fall since 3 years.one expert told to use renocia spray and shampoo.i want to know about this product.as in earliar medication i have used Finasteride for 6months once daily,biotene and mioxidl 5% still in continous use.but still it has become worse now please help me out." -79011,What causes high creatinine level after a nephrectomy?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern.It would be good to know your age and what medication you're taking. Anyway,ensure you have urine culture , HbA1C, creatinine, and ultrasound abdomen done. Drink 8-10 glasses fluids daily.Exercise regularly and watch your diet, to prevent progress to diabetes.You may send the reports to me here, for an expert opinion.Wish you well. ","Hi I have had UTI upper and lower tract infection about 6 months ago which needed to be treated with 2 courses of antibiotics. Symptoms did mostly get better but every now and again ive felt a similar niggle in my right kidney area. Its not uncomfortable like when i first was diagnosed with uti, but I am weary about it. I went to my doctor today to do a urine sample and check up and my sample is at the lab now... but I am very worried; although my urine was a normal yellow, 1 piece of clear tissue with a slight pink section near the centre of the tissue was in my urine. What could it be or what questions do I need to ask my doctor so she can focus in the right area. I am obese and losing weight gradually. 9 kilos over 3 months to date. Im not doing anything too strenuous. Im pacing myself in this healthy lifestyle journey. I do also have PCOS and pre-diabetic. Can you please help :(" -104758,What cause a bruise like swelling that burst open in 20 minutes?,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have gone through your concern in depth .* This condition seems in relation with different possibilities as - in association with cardiac dysfunction , via pericardium rhythm - weakness of covering muscles - pressure from the upper abdomen Hope this will help you for sure .Regards . ","I am 58 years old male, 165 lbs, have hypertension, but under control with medications (atenolol and amlodipin). I started the popping out under my sternum once in a while since last year in the month of July. It really hurts. It's like someone hits you in the stomach. Later this year, I had atrial fibrillation in the month of February, but I got converted and taking warfarin. Until now I have the popping out under my sternum and I discover when this thing happened I am missing a pulse bit for every pain I feel. Can you tell me what causing this problem? Sometimes the pain occurs several times in a day, and sometimes a few. It's really scary sometimes." -10267,I am getting recurrent left eye pain with worsening eyesight. What is the problem?,"Hi. Minimize the use of steroids as much as possible to avoid side effects such as an increase in eye pressure leading to glaucoma. Both Sterdex (Dexamethasone) and Chibro are steroids. They may relieve your symptoms in the short run but may harm your eyes if used for long term. Pain in the corner should not affect your eyesight. Just use appropriate glasses. For lubricant, you can start with Carboxymethylcellulose containing drops, and it can be changed later if more lubrication is needed. For allergies, Olopatadine containing drops can be used. Keep in touch with your doctor. ","Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I have pain in the corner of my left eye for the past one year. I went to the doctor, and he gave me Sterdex. I used it and felt better. My pain went away. After a few months, I started to have pain, but it was not so severe as the first time. I wear glasses and lenses, and I am treating my eye allergy with Chibro Cadron 5 ml, and for dry eyes, I use Fluidabak after taking the lens. Whenever I do my yearly eye checkup, my eyesight gets worse because of the pain in the corner, and I am scared about my sight. I do not know whether I use an appropriate medicine to my eye. Whenever I consult the doctor, he gives me the same medication. Please help me." -56081,How to treat elevated level of triglycerides?,"Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. You should not worry about this. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that this skipping beats have to do with rhythm issues. There are some electrical impulses that generates from parts of the heart different from normal sinus rhythm.They cause a premature heart contaction that you feel like a skipped beat and you might experience palpitation, flattering sensation, pauses, anxiety, difficulties in breathing deeply. Normaly, when this extra beats are in high frequency than we treat them medicaly.Atenolol is one of the alternatives. As you still feel this extra beats and they are interfering in your daily life than in my opinion we should do some examinations. If I was the treating doctor I would recommend some thinks to find the possible couse like a cardiac echo to evaluate heart function and valves, a full blood analyze to exclude anemia, hyperthyroidism or electrolyte imbalance and a holter rhythm monitoring under Atenolol to see the frequency of this extra beats.After all this we can better judge if it is necesary to do something like rise atenolol dosage or change it whith another anti arythmic drug.Hope I was helpfull. Best regards, Dr.Ervina. ","my name is kaneeka taylor...age 27...height 64 inches...weight 137...health...taking atenolol because my heart skips beats....when i am falling asleep, and i've been to sleep for maybe 10-15 minutes, I jump out of my sleep and am extremely disoriented. This has been happening for about a year now. Help." -80743,"Had chronic kidney disease, swelling in stomach, yeast infection, abnormal creatinine level, uterine cancer. Had hysterectomy. Help","your reports are suggestive of some immune disorder.your daughter may be having SLE or IgA nephropathy.you require these test ANA,Anti DSDNA,C3 C4,24 hr urine protein,serum Cryoglobulins,hbsag,anti HCV,HIV.dont worry we should find out etiology,we will get answer.you do this test and let me know results ","My 20 yr old daughter suddenly developed a bruise on both her stomach and back over her right kidney with tenderness and a throbbing sensation in the right kidney. She also had chills and nausea along with body aches and a general feeling of malaise. Her nephrologist recommended she go to ER. A CT scan of the kidney looked normal - no stones or abnormalities. Her blood work was normal - platelets were ok. The urine test showed high blood and protein levels. She has been having kidney pain for over a year but has not had a kidney stone since Feb 2011. She also has intermittent ankle swelling and experiences tingling in her hands with weird discoloration in her hands. Along with this kidney issue, she also has had what was diagnosed as facial cellulitis around her left eye 3 times in the last 18 months with the last event requiring hospitalization." -6838,What are the ways to improve my uneven skin complexion?,"Hello. I understand that you have an uneven and dark complexion. You need to eat a lot of fruits, drink a lot of water, and this should help improve your skin health and skin tone. Also, while going out in the sun please use a sunscreen with SPF 50 to prevent the tanning of your skin. Apply a moisturizing skin cream with vitamin E in it during nights after a face wash or bath. These are general measures that will help you. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to get back to me with a photo of your skin problem. I would be happy to help. ","Hello doctor, I have uneven skin complexion and dark skin. Can you please tell me any cream or foods that improve my skin and skin color?" -86988,Can i undergo gall bladder removal surgery if i smoke marijuana?,"It could be a different entity and totally unrelated from your gallbladder surgery-- most likely NOT an air bubble, especially its been 3 yrs post op. I suggest you get an X-ray of your shoulder and consult an orthopedic surgeon. ",hi I had a gallbladder removal surgery 3 yrs ago and when I woke up from surgery I had really bad pain on my right shoulder doctor said it was an air bubble in the shoulder that it should go away soon but its been 3 yrs and its a big problem for work and daily activites since it hurts my whole arm how can I get rid of it? -169282,What causes pain in right shoulder and hand?,"Hello, Any pain on left side rib cage can not be taken lightly.There is always possibility of heart related issues. Also some time gastric pain can mimic like this. I would suggest you to get ECG to see if every thing is normal as soon as possible. Omez is good for heart burn. Also avoid eating very spicy food and oily substances.For muscle pull hot water fomentation and volitran ointment is helpful.I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks ","Mu top left rib, just under my coller bone is sticking out, I am getting pain in this area but also in my left breast and just underneath my left breast. I am also suffering from serious acid reflux including the feeling that somthing is stuck in my throat, this is being treated with omeprazole. What could this be and should I be worried?" -170148,What causes dent in the right rib with severe pain?,"Dear Sir, The organism you are taking of is virus and antibiltics have no effect on the viruses, moreover in a replaced joint viral fever can cause synovial inflammation, and this is not going to do much harm. but the other concern of yours is valid, any infection in the teeth or any other part of the body can spread by way of blood and get seeded on the metal implant of your knee and cause infection. its true that you should be careful of any such thing and consult early and control your infection by timely antibiotics. ","I have had both knees totally replaced, and am now living in an area of the world where the Chikungunya virus is very active. Since I was told I needed to have antibiotics even when I get my teeth cleaned for fear of infection that could spread to the knees, I am very concerned about what the virus could do to my replacement sites." -255928,Are mini pills better than condoms for women above 35?,"HIThank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern, this is not the side effects of removal of IUD but this seems functional feelings and for that no need to worry try keep the stress level low and stop thinking negatively, hope this information helps you, have nice day. ","I ve taken my merina out on October 10. Had my period on October 21. Been daily active. The past 4 days it feels like I have butterflies in my stomach , shortness of breathe, and tired all the times. (plus headaches )There s no pain just irritable. Is this a side effect of the removal of my IUD? I have four children and never have experienced this before" -148555,What causes high Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate levels?,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. PCV and MCH are near normal limits.2. Hemoglobin and platelet counts are mildly reduced.3. Nutritional improvement with increased Vit B12 is essential. Correlation with MCV and further evaluation is necessary.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ",My Blood Reports is like this: Result Unit Reference Range HGB 10.0g/dL 11-16 PCV 35.9% 37-48 MCH 26.8pg 27-34 MCHC 27.8g/dL 32-36 NEU% 66% 36-80 Lymph% 27% 18-48 MONO 5% 2-11 EOS 2 1-6 BASO 0.000% 0.000-2.000 PLT 103 10^3/uL 150-450 Can you please tell me what is the disease???? -224237,Can masturbation cause fatigue and tiredness?,"Hi, It can be due to bacterial infection, take local antibiotics to recover as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","i am an obese male. i shower everyday 3 times, but have a problem with odour from my genitals. it is embarrasing as i work in a government building and speak with at least 1000 peole a day. i know people have noticed it, but havent said anything to me. i have changed soaps, body wash, laundry detergent. nothing works" -187700,"Is it due to cancer there is yellowish raised lumps,swelling and tonsils on throat?",Patient with stage 4 cancer in hospice needs good analgesia with narcotics and even mild anesthetic agents for end of life care to render them pain free. Please discuss it with the patient's doctor. ,"My husband has Stage IV colon cancer; has had chemo off and on for five years. He is now on hospice, as he could no longer tolerate the treatment. Is there always intense pain when a person dies from colon cancer? Or can they go into a coma and die peacefully. Thank you." -102868,"What causes sore ribs, breathing difficulty, cough and nose bleed?","Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Best treatment of bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilators. Since you are not taking inhaled treatment, your cough is not improving. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol).Better not to take methylprednisolone because it is oral corticosteroid and having many side effects. Don't worry, you will be alright with inhaled bronchodilators. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I was diagnosed with bronchitis yesterday and given benzonatate 100 mg every 6 hours, it hardly did anything and lasted only a few hours, I called the pharmacy and they said I could double the dose. I took it at 10 pm and cannot stop coughing. I don't know what to do. It is a dry hacking cough. She also gave me a prescription of methylprednisolone and said to take get it filled if the antiobiotics and teh benzonatate don't work...I'm not wheezing do not have sinsus problems. I don't know what to do" -85038,Is it to be concerned about haemangioma in the liver?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.These are very small stones,like sand, and it may be more dangerous than sones since these may block bile duct. You should do CT scan to evaluate it more accurately. You need to change your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.DR. Ivan Rommstein ","Hi, I am 29 years old, I am supposed to have Behcet, I have had several quimios and inmune tratments. I have had 8 aplications of rituximab and one of alentuzumab. Now I am inmunosupressed. My biggest problem is a pain that I have had from 7 years and the drs cant find any reason. It is located under my right ribs. My gallbladder is with mudd... but nothing to alarm (because I became addict to morfine), they say my liver is fine, my bilirrubines are aout of range, I can't eat or drink watter because of the pain and they dont find anything. I went voluntarly with two psychiatrist and both said it wasnt psychological. Do you have any idea of what could it be? I am turning crazy, I can't stand more pain. Any idea will be helpfull. Thankyou" -176440,Suggest treatment for pseudotumor cerebri,"Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.If this situation came suddenly or quite fast you should proceed with a brain CT scan at least, to rule out any stroke which can be one explanation.Otherwise, if this condition was installed progressively it might be related to dementia, which is progressive.Hope this helps. Please feel free using MHC again ","Dear sir, My grand mother (75) is suffering from lung cancer since 5 years. Since 4 days she is unable to recognize any one and she got the same problem at the time she diagnosed with cancer but she became normal. Again after 5 years she got the same problem and doctor said there is problem in brain and condition will become more worst than this and there is no hope for the recovery. Can you please suggest" -34203,Can coming on vulva close to vagina make me pregnant ?,"Hello dearI understand your concernIf sperm or precum come contact with the vaginal opening near to vulva then it can cause pregnancy.But it also depend on the how much amount of sperm can enter in to the vagina.Sperm near the vaginal opening can enter into the vagina and meet the ovum release during ovulation and fertilization will occur.But if there is no precum and ejaculation then no chance of the pregnancy.So there is some chance of the pregnancy.If you do not want pregnancy,You can take I pill with in 72 hours of sex to prevent the pregnancy.If 72 hours has been crossed then wait for the period to come.IF period will delay by the 8-10 days then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG test to confirm the pregnancy.If you will be pregnant then still you can terminate intrauterine pregnancy by the abortion pill under the advise of gynecologist. ","Hi, I had a miscarriage almost 3months ago I had a hemorrage that s the reason i lost my baby. Well my husband and I had sex yesturday during my fertile days. Usually we wear a condom but this time we didn t, he came on my vulva close to my vagina. Can I still get pregnant?" -36145,"Sore breasts, nausea, lightheadedness after 10 days of medium flow periods. History of having unprotected sex 2 weeks before periods. Pregnancy?","hi, i am not very clear with your statements , if you have had periods after sex, (that is 2 weeks before periods) then till now no periods, with your symptoms, yes, probably you are pregnant. if i have understood your statement right, then get urine pregnancy kit, test it. feel free to get back to me. wish you good health. take care ","i just had my regular period a week in a half ago. i am quite regular with my period(28 days). this period was unusually kind of medium not heavy like usual. right now my breast are sore, nauseous, and little light head. i don't start my next period for three weeks could i be pregnant? my last time i had unprotected sex was two weeks before my period." -68398,Suggest treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection,"Hello ,I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.There is chance that the Salmonella typhi bacteria is resistant to prescribed antibiotics.It is advised to do the culture and sensitivity testing for blood and stool along with antimicrobial sensitivity testing.Take the treatment according to sensitivity report. Once you complete the treatment according to report your widal test will become negative.Glad to answer your further concern. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you,Dr. Arun Tank ","I had developed fever for which I consulted doctor & as per the blood test report, I was detected with Typhoid IgG & IgM.Doctor prescribed Cefuroxime Axetil-500 twice a day for 5 continuous days along with Rabiprazole domperidone & Calpol.He also mentioned that after 5 days of course Widal test to be done.Taking medicine for 5 days, i was not having much of fever, motions were normal but only had weekness, light head and diziness. I had developed quiet a lot of cough in last two days.After taking 5 days of medicine and subsequent blood test, widal test confirmed O type 1/320 & H type 1/160.Today, I changed the doctor & he prescribed for ofloxacin+ornidazole 1/2 tablet twice a day for 3 days.Please suggest what action shall I take. -Aditya, Age 27, Male." -131460,"What causes sneezing, throat itching with back and buttock acne?",HelloThank You for contacting HCM.This could be allergic reaction to dye. Allergic response takes 2-3 days to improve. Does it happen always after applying it? I would suggest you following things:> Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days.> Take montelukast one daily for one month. Research has shown that it decreases the allergic symptoms considerably.Report to hospital if:> Condition remain same after 2-3 days> Any unusual symptom appears> Condition deteriorates.> There is difficulty in breathing.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. ,"I had my hair colored Saturday afternoon. Sunday I woke up and had scabs and bumps on my neck and head. It has gradually gotten worse. I have been taken Benadryl tablets but the allergic reaction continues. My left eye is practically swollen shut, the left side of my neck is swollen and I'm concerned. Do you think I should go to a physician or do you think it will run its course and be alright? My head itches and aches." -254369,What causes excessive white vaginal discharge after taking Plan-B?,"Hello user,side effects of depo shot are headache,breast tenderness,acne,depression,dizziness,irregular periods,break through bleeding etc..yes,your symptoms are due to depo shots..thanks. ","hi do you know much about the side affects of the depo shot. I have been on the depo for two years. This is the first time i have gotten sick. I feel bloated, cramps, achy, tired, and nausious. I hear sometimes its a side affect but in the two years on the depo i have never had any problems and i feel so sick." -139040,Suggest cure for back pain and cramps,"I would not recommend to take either of these with history of stones until or unless you can't move.There are better and harmless options available for managing pain and stones both. Safe, economic, no side effects alternatives in Ayurveda may prevent you from catching side effects of pain killers and dissolving stones and expeliing without surgery ( depends on size and location of stones). The worst may be no response of these herbal medicines.Gokshar guggul, Cystone/ Neeri tablets, Panchakol herbal powder ( five herbs group) decoction prepared at home and Rumalya and / or Mahanarayan oil have the qualities needed for your treatment . Little turmeric in warm milk or water is of added advantage. Strict medical supervision is not required for it. Only if you can find Ayurveda doctor near you, he can guide you in selection and procedure of medicines out of above or else. If you could know the details we can guide on net itself.You have always open option to go back to toxic drugs if you do not like naturality of Ayurveda.There's one more opportunity. On 21 June World Yoga Day will take place all over the globe. Get 35 minute package training free of cost. Follow it later. Be disease free.Hope it helps you to explore natural pain and stone management options. ",My husband is having severe back pain. He aeriated our lawn on Sunday and the pain started Monday. But he has had kidney stones previously so we are just trying to figure out if it might be that as it seems to be getting worse instead of better. What is better to take for back pain? Ibuprofen or Naproxin? -185398,Is cancer a contagious disease?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Recurrence depends on type of soft tissue cancer. Margins at time of surgery and treatment. There is definite chance of recurrence in some soft tissue sarcoma. Please tell me the type of her cancer so that I can tell you recurrence rate. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",dr. my girlfriend has suffered from soft tissue cancer know her disease is totally cured.....know her treatment is also stop know she can walk properly and her hair are also growing know all is normal but there is one problem that we don't know that her cancer would repeat or not plz suggest me i love her so much and going to marry with her plz suggest that her cancer will repeat or not ????? plz doctor -73896,What causes difficulty in conceiving?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM .I hope you must have got your semen analysis twice or thrice in different laboratory and confirmed that count is low.After ejaculation into container within 30 mins it should be given to laboratory for processing. If delayed sperms start dying. And the fluid part dries off. It should be processed within 30 mins .Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ",Hi my name is Amanda. Me and my wife are looking into having a child and we were wondering about something. We have our own friend that is willing to be our sperm donor. We wanted to know how long after he ejaculates in a cup how long do we have to use his sperm? -98226,What causes soft and fatty swollen area on upper chest area?,"Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic.Bruise changing colour is normal phenomenon. But developing lump indicates that you have developed haematoma. It is collection of blood. For this you need to take drugs like aceclofenac with serratiopeptidase and antibiotics like cefixime till the lump subsides. Hope I have answered your query.Regards Dr Deepika Patil ","I fell down a few stairs about a week ago. The first day I had a small grey bruise on my rear end that was tender to touch but otherwise not painful. A couple days later it was a but more sore so I checked it out. The bruise had turned a dark purple color and had grown substantially. Now the center of the bruise is white, pretty sore when I shift on it, and has a lump in the middle. Is this normal?" -238058,How can mental illnesses with death anxiety be treated?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The best treatment for ADHD starts with awareness. Your boy friend should be aware of his condition and you and his family members should also be aware of it. Erratic behavior pattern is normal with ADHD. Second step in treatment is psychologist / psychiatrist intervention. Please consult psychologist / psychiatrist for treatment.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Yes i have a question for my boyfriend. He has adhd and needs help fast. He just had an episode today and it scared me bad because i have epilypse. I Just Don't know what to do. He doesn't have a job or insurance to cover the cost of a doctors visit. Is there anyway i can get him help? -207321,"Suggest treatment for fever, forehead pain and pain in both eyes","The symptoms are related to diarrhea and dehydration and not to teething or anything else. Passing less urine in case of diarrhea (loose motions) indicates that some dehydration is present.Maintaining hydration is the mainstay of treatment. If possible increase the amount of breast feeding if that is feasible. If that is not feasible, you need to give the child ORS prepared by mixing a pediatric sachet in 200 ml of plain water. Give this solution sip by sip and consume the entire amount within 24 hours or discard any left over if any. If the child becomes lethargic or is still not passing urine adequately, rush the child to the emergency room of a hospital with pediatric facilities. ",Hello dr. I had loose motions yesterday and my baby who is 4months old is having loose motions today and stomach pain. He is on mix of breast feeding and formula. He has been gnawing from sometime. He is also urinating less than usual . Can these be symptoms of diarrhea or is it teething or anything else -221020,"Swollen gums overlapping molars on both sides of mouth, unable to chew. History of swollen tonsillitis. Related symptoms?","Hi, Thank you for the query. Pain in the teeth immediately after filling the cavity may be because of the infection in the teeth . If there is periapical infection in the teeth it will lead to abscess formation followed by swelling in the cheek or gum . As you said you have placed ice on the area all through the day , this will aggreviate the swelling and lead to throat swelling as well. It appears you have developed sore throat along with it . I would suggest you to see your dentist as early as possible , get an x- ray done to rule out the extent of infection in the teeth and surrounding the teeth . A course of antibiotics and analgesic should be taken . Hope this information helps you. Take care. ","Hi, I had a filling 2 days ago. That night, I was in a lot of pain so I took ibuprofen . My cheek was swollen and the nest day I noticed a bruise . I kept ice on it most of the afternoon an evening, but didn t see a change. This morning, I woke up feeling like my throat was swollen. It is difficult to swallow , kind of like I m getting a sore throat (but it doesn t hurt). I called the dentist 1st thing this morning, the receptionist said that she d have someone call me (still waiting). Any advise?" -186032,What is the prognosis for inoperable duodenal cancer?,Hello..We cant be sure until we get the biopsy report(biopsy of polyp)..Stomach going into esophagus means it is a pre malignant condition..(barrets esophagus)You have to take a lot of measures to stop this condition..Did you get an ultrasound of abdomen and H.pylori tedt?Take PPIS(as advised by your doctor)Avoid alcohol carbonated beverages smoking coffee etc and other addictionsSleep after three hours after taking foodEat curd or take probiotics Avoid spicy foods Take diet rich in fibre avoid refined foods/charred or salted foodsGo for regular follow up with your doctor...If you have anymore queries I would be happy to help you.. ,I have been having stabbing pains in my upper right abdomen. I had the procedure where the camera is put down your throat. The doctor found at least 10 polyps which she does not believe is cancer. She is doing a biopsy. She found my stomach is going into my esophagus which could mean cancer now or in the future. I did have breast cancer in 2012 & had a double mastectomy. She said the two would not be linked. I feel hungry all the time but after I eat I feel sick & bloated. I have a lot of dieareah as well. Ulcers have been ruled out. Could this be cancer? -77257,Suggest alternative medication for MVFE for high creatinine level,"Hi and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.Probably,your mom needs a counselling session with a clinical psychologist.She should be told about diet restrictions in CKD(chronic kidney disease).6gm salt and 40gm protein diet,is to be followed strictly in her schedule.Any excess,will affect her dialysis schedule and cause complications.Once she understands that,she may be more co-operative.Wishing her well.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","My mom is 79 years old. She began dialysis last April; she has end stage kidney failure. She is a great sport, but a terrible eater. She has always been heavy and loss weight only to gain it. She weighs approx 137, and is 5 4 . She loves food. I moved my parents from Florida to New York into Assisted Living. My mom is currently in St. Francis Hospital from MRSA...it seems that the port area is in question. She is currently waiting for her 2nd ballooning procedure. How can I make her watch herself?" -20805,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -955,Would you recommend grommets for glue ear?,Hi. Revert back with the reports to an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old male. I was diagnosed with bilateral glue ear. It has persisted for two weeks now and has seen an ENT specialist. I am on my third dose of antibiotics, Moxiclav duo forte 875/125. The condition does not seem to be improving. I am also using painkillers, nasal spray and antihistamine. I am keen to get grommets in my ears just to get some relief as the pressure or fluid buildup is unbearable on occasions. The ENT specialist seems to be against doing this? What would you recommend? Please explain." -28390,Why is my 28 days old daughter crying a lot from morning?,Hello. Sorry to hear that your little one is not in good spirits today. Hope this is helpful to you. Wish your little one becomes playful and cheerful once again. For further queries consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ,"Hello doctor, My 28 days old daughter has been crying a lot since morning. Even when she sleeps, she gets up within half an hour crying. Her body temperature is 98.4 F. She does not have a cough or cold. I have a minor throat infection. Is it possible that she might have caught my throat infection? I am breastfeeding her regularly. Her urine and stool are normal, but she seems very uneasy." -226915,Suggest treatment for erection problem in an elderly person,"Hello, Welcome to HealthcareMagic. I can understand your concern. Causes of phimosis are:- 1) By birth 2) Balanitis Phimosis can be treated by circumcision. Kindly follow if any query or consult with surgeon. I think this will clarify your concerns. Thank you. Take care. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician. ","Hi, I have a problem down there. First I must say that my foreskin does not retract and never has. The issue I have right now is a red patch on the tip of my penis, this patch seems to be located on the foreskin. I feel no pain or irritation, the only thing present is the red patch. This red mark seems to stretch up into my foreskin but I cannot be sure of this. What can this be and should I be worried?" -145238,Back aches with excessive sweating. Do i have restless leg syndrome ?,are you having dry cough or with expectoration if dry cough is there then also you can have chest pain.have you got your xray done if yes then you can send me the report & if no then you can take vasavleh 1teaspoon 2time for 15 days you will find better. ,I have had chest pain with upper back pain 3 times in last months. starts with a cough and congestion . i have extreme pain for a couple of days then goes away. what could this be? -178456,"Swollen spot on spine, no pain. Had head injury. Could these be related?","There ar variety of reasons that may create your face feel hot. If you're young, it'd be as a result of you've got low steroid levels, particularly if you unexpectedly have irregular periods. It will generally be caused by stress or by anxiety similarly. Feeling hot within the face could be a traditional reaction of the blood vessels within the skin to the alteration in temperature ","I am a 28 y/o woman. Occasionally I will run fevers of over 100 degrees, but this seems to be localized to my head. The rest of my body feels to be a normal temperature. I can always tell when this begins to happen because my face feels very heated. And while I don t feel horrible, I certainly don t feel 100% when this occurs. What could be causing this? And is there need for concern?" -99317,Suggest treatment for lump in right leg,Welcome to health care magic. 1.A lump with no symptoms of pain near the ear on the neck - possible cause could be sebaceous cyst and next possible cause could be lymph nodal enlargement.2.Lymoh nodal enlargement can be seen in the infection / inflammation / malignancy any where in the body. In your case keeping history in mind malignancy can not be ruled out - with out investigation.3.Sebaceious cyst seen due to ductal dilatation due to obstruction.4.Even before the BIOPSY an ultrasound will be helpful to evaluate the nature of the lesion ( solid / cystic ) and its source and extensions.5.In case of mass lesion an FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology / BIOPSY for cell identification. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query.Any thing to ask do not hesitatehttp://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888 Thank you. ,"My husband felt a lump on his neck yesterday after playing tennis. It is kind of a hard lump, but not near his ear or lymph nodes under the ear, it's a little off toward the center as opposed to the ear. Went to VA today and they want to schedule a bisopy. Am concerned because husband had melonoma skin cancer 5 years ago on the back, but right shoulder area and this is on left side of neck. We are anxious thinking cancer. He also just had extensive dental work (implants) upper and lower done 1 month ago and was in the dental chair ALL DAY on his back. Could he have experienced a lump or cycst." -228226,What causes delay in erections?,"HelloThanks for query .I would be better for any panelist to comment on your query if you post complete semen analysis report as I think there is some mistake in posting it .You have mentioned your sperm count to be 0 million indicating that there are no sperms in given sample of semen ,Hence with no sperm detected how can there be 80% motile sperms after one hour or 60% motile sperms after 3 hours.Please post your query again with detail semen analysis report.Dr.Patil. ","hi dr. here are my semin analysis think u can help me with the motility thing;Volume 2 ml .total count 0000/mil,Motility 1st hour 80% 3nd hour 60% Rapid Progressive 5%,slow Progressive 45%,Non Progressive 30%,immotile 20% is diet couse this which i loss 10 kg in just 4 weeks is slow progressive can go through the egg thank you alot" -35875,"Trying to conceive, difficult ovulation pains. Normal scan results. Advice?","Welcome to HCM.Semen analysis of husband is also necessary.You have to plan your pregnancy according to ovulation under guidance of usg ovulation study and your gynecologist.Active successful sex life is must after rupture of follicle.If not getting than go for IUI with your husband's semen.You can take simple nsaid with dicyclomin to subside pain.Continue vitamin supplement.Further recent techniques are there,ask your gynecologist. ","hi, Im 35 years old,Im trying to be pregnant since 1 year right now but in vain, even mu big efforts,ovulation calculator,Ive a very difficult ovulation,pains and aches in lower belly, Im taking some vitamines like materna,I had an echo which chows every thihg all right in my ovaries,but still have aching ovulations,is it normal or have i to consult again,thank you to respond" -32856,How to get pregnant with deranged prolactin levels?,"Hi, I think if your periods are regular then you can try naturally for 3 to 6 months even with deranged prolactin levels as you are already taking the medicine for that. If it doesn't work then you can take some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles. Track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. if you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Dr khushboo ",my prolactin level was 39. the doctor got an mri done to check for adenoma and he told me that was normal and i should repeat the mri after 3 months to see if there is a change. he has just asked me to keep trying to conceive as the level is not too high to warrant medication. please advice. -214966,Any home remedy for cavities?,"Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query, as you have pain in throat this can be due to throat infection dont worry I will suggest you to consult Ent specialist and go for examination of throat and tell him about your past dental history also that you have undergone extraction of wisdom tooth 5 days ago , discuss with your ENT surgeon and go for treatment of sore throat ,take course of antibiotics for extraction prescribed by your dentist and follow post operative instructions given by your dentist . In meantime do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. ","I had my wisdom tooth pulled five days ago, and the dentist warned me I might feel like I have a sore throat throughout the week... but today, I feel a really sharp pain in the back of my throat, like a sharp splinter is stabbing me whenever I speak, and I m worried that this is unusual..." -115591,Does letoval help in conceiving?,"Hi,Injection methylcobalmin contains only Vitamin-B!2. Vitneurin Injection contains a combination of vitamins thiamine (Vitamin-B1), pyridoxine (Vitamin-B6) and methylcobalamin (Vitamin-B12) ) commonly prescribed to treat their deficiencies. Where as methylcobalamin contains only Vitamin-B12 and is commonly prescribed as a supplement in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency and in those with diabetes and other painful neuropathies. It may be taken if you have symptoms suggestive of only Vitamin-B12 deficiency.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ",i once prescribed vitneurin for pains and swollen tendons.i got great relef. now i was again having similar problem but my pharmacist says vitneurin not available instaed you can take methyclobamine injections. are the injections the same thats is vitamin B injections -198753,Is glucose drops the only option in dehydration?,"Gray stool can be caused by a few factors. In many cases, a baby’s stool changes colors because of dyes in his food or a change in diet .In rare cases, gray stool is a sign that there’s a problem with the baby’s liver. For instance, this change in color may be caused by a serious childhood liver disease known as biliary atresia , which is an obstruction of the bile duct and this is evident usually at the 2nd week of life with apparent jaundice .to exclude this problem we need to do basic blood tests : total and direct biliruben , GGT .and for the failure to thrive problem I need to know how was the baby's birth weight ? and is he a premature baby ? how much milk does the baby consume each day , by that we can calculate the caloric intake and increase it accordingly . I'd like to do a thyroid function test and urine analysis and culture in which both thyroid disorders and UTI can cause failure to gain weight .I hope this helps ","My child is having grey stools he is 8 months. He is only 15 pounds. Last time we were in he was only in the 1% with his weight. So I changed his formula from the pre-digested to regular formula. He also doen't gain weight if we feed him solids, so we went to just liquid after two months of no weight gain with solids. Should I be concerned about the grey stools?" -5351,I burnt my tattoo with slaked lime and washing soda. How to clear the scar?,"Hello. I understand your problem, but you have got a hypertrophied scar. Scar remolding process can continue to take place months after the real injury. In your case, burning with soda and slaked lime. It could be active but you can halt the activity by visiting the dermatologist and undergoing serial injections with Triamcinolone every 20 days apart. This will flatten out the scar to prevent the contracture. You can apply Contractubex cream four to five times a day for three months. This should solve the problem. However, the mark of the scar shall still be visible and cannot go away completely. For that, you need to undergo scar reduction surgery. We dermato-surgeons routinely perform after one year. You have caused yourself injury but I advise you go proceed with caution from now on to prevent any further damages due to self-medication. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I had a tatto. I was bad and due to embarrassment I burned it with slaked lime and washing soda, it now swelled up. It is five months now when I burned it with slaked lime and washing soda. Please tel me the right way to cure this. What medicines I have to take? What is the cost? I am really embarrassed due to this spot on my hand." -6816,Are skin peeling procedures effective in treating dark underarms?,Hello. I have noted your concern. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 24 year old female. I have dark underarms. I used hair removal cream when I was a teenager. I went to a dermatologist and she suggested a skin peeling treatment. It is expensive. So, I just wanted to know if such procedures are effective and for how long? Or are there any creams available to treat this problem which I can buy and use?" -6632,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -183952,Does feeling of having swollen glands in neck indicate cancer?,"hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. two things to consider primarily based from your description: 1. a possible cervical lymphadenopathy (inflamed lymph node) probably secondary to a recent upper respiratory tract infection 2. a possible lesion in your salivary gland. other considerations may be fibroma, lipoma or cyst.. clinical examination from your doctor will be of great help. further diagnostic examination such as neck ultrasound, ct-scan or x-ray, tissue biopsy and subsequent management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",i have a 6 mm complex cystic mass deep in the right upper neck/submandibular region and it hurts besides i have disconfort and light pain deep inside my throat my doctor told me is something with my lymphs and next thursday i will see otolaringology doctor for biopsy could this be cancer and what type? -212852,What does skin tag on tongue indicate?,"Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.As you are mentioning that you have lump on either side of your jaws and scan showed nothing abnormal. It can be possible that these lumps are just lymph nodes which might have become enlarged.These lymph nodes get enlarged in cases of throat or dental infections. So better to visit your dentist and ENT specialist for diagnosis and complete treatment.Hope it will help you. ",I have lumps either side of my jaw the size of a 50 pence piece they have been there over 3 months now. I have been to the doctors and had scans come and they come back clear. What could it be ? It's not glandular fever that came back clear too. I'm just woried. -128054,What is causing headache and swollen eyes after a blow on forehead?,"Hi...It is required for you to take the rabies vaccination.Rabies infection-results in encephalomyelitis (infection of the brain) .-The incubation period is usually 3-12 weeks, but the range is 4 days to 19 years.-early symptoms are- wound infection, headache, fever, malaise ( generalized body aches).-Progression is to hydrophobia (allergic to water), hallucinations, paralysis and coma.-Death results from respiratory paralysis.Things to do 1) wash the wound with clean running water and soap.2) Do not suture the wound.3) take inj tetanus toxoid 4) take rabipur vaccination: since you have previously received a complete course of primary immunization, you should receive two doses of Rabipur; one on each of days 0and 3, respectively. This is independent of the interval to the last immunization. administration of rabies immunoglobulin is not required.5) keep the wound clean and dry.6) do regular dressings. ",Hello Doctor. I had taken full course of Rabipur 3 months back. Today my dog bit me accidently and I got a deep cut in my foot. The dog is 6 months old and has allready been given all the rabies injection. Is there a need of again taking the anti rabies vaccination in this case? -246674,How long are pain killers effective in treating osteoarthritis?,"Hello, If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI brain to rule out possible intracranial (inside the brain) causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I take 50 mg of losarten, 1 mg. Pramipexole, 5 mg. Of oxycodone and 150 mg of serequel, so I can sleep. Lately I am getting extremely restless at night. I take the pramipexole for RLS and the oxcodone to relax me before takeing the pramipexole. I can’t increase the prami ( it has ramifications) and neither can I increas the oxy . I was wondering if taking Clonidine might help the severe restlessness at night." -222378,Which medicine is better Janumet or Geminor for an elderly patient with diabetes?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In a diabetic with an infection, the foremost step in infection control is control of sugars. The sugars need to be really well controlled because if sugars are high, the infection cannot be controlled and what is more , it can recur easily. The second part is taking the antibiotic. You will need to take it very regularly. And usually, if the sugars are not well controlled, antibiotic course will need to be prolonged so as to be effective. Last and most important, meet your dentist before stopping the antibiotic for any possible visual inspection of the site for possible confirmation regarding the infection control. If it persists, the antibiotics will need to be taken longer, preferably without stopping/interrupting the course. I hope this helps. Feel free to clarify on any point as deemed fit. ",I have been suffering from diabetis for 2 years. Problem is that Lower part of a single teeth has been infected automatically is running for 7(seven) days. I am taking Anti-biotic (Intracef-500mg). What have I got to do now? Please advise me what I will do now. -43572,"Have psoriasis. Taking dexamethasone, betamethasol, ranitidne. Sufficient?",these are allergiesand the allergy can occur due to any substance at any age at any time as immunity decreasesit can be due to medicines taken for othr diseases like paracetamol ibuprufen paracetamol calcium iron multivitamins and diet supplimentsit can be foods pollens clothes oils shampoo cooking oil application oil hena dyes and other body application materialscan get diagnosed yourself by corelating the things or by teststill then you can take ebastine 10 mg od or bdapply calamine mixed with salysilic acid on affected areas ,"I have small, dense reddish bumps all over that itch , concentrated in folding areas. It started at the back of my neck and now it has spread to my back and arms (mostly on the underside). The neck bumps have now changed to a dry, scaly patch that itch a little less than the reddish bumps, as have some other areas which have started to die down . This has gone on for about 10 days. I was diagnosed with scabies about 5 months ago and my skin has been wreaking havoc since, I have been having some kind of a rash every 1.5 month. I am almost a hundred percent sure this is not a recurrent case of scabies as the itch is no where near its intensity when I had been diagnosed." -38249,Can you please tell me about my follicular study report ?,"Welcome to HCM. It is normal responce.Backpain and pain in lower abdomen occurs at the time of ovulation.Try to go for successful intercourse ,chances of pregnancy is there. If backpain is severe than you can take any routine pain killer medicine. Consult your gynecologist for better guidance and proper medical management. ","my name arunima,age -26, follicular study day-13 ,endometrial thickness-14.7mms, right dominant follicle-21.5mms , is it normal? day-14 scan result - follicle ruptured, fluid seen in the POD, ovulation(+), please inform me doctor pregnancy chances today - day 16 I have back-pain doctor is it normal" -28310,I missed my period after taking I-pill. Is it too early for the urine test to detect pregnancy?,Hello. For more information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, My period was due on the 20th of this month. I had protected sex on 14th night, and we had a bit of a doubt about the protection, so on 15th evening, I took an I-pill. On 17th night, we again had protected sex, and on the 19th morning, I took another I-pill. I did not get my periods yet. Can period get delayed? Is there a chance of pregnancy? I tested with the urine kit last night, which was negative. Is it too early for the urine test to detect pregnancy?" -119385,What causes pain in my stomach after i eat?,"Dear friend , Greetings from HCM... i understood your problems ... as i see now with the history it could be a little muscle catch .. you can take a muscle relaxant and see ... if pain persist, then later you can go for a ultrasonography .... take more of green leafy vegetables and fruits take care of your hydration tooo... please do contact us for more queries ... thanking you ","Hello Dr Grief, my name is Karl. while working out yesterday at the gym, I experienced sharp physical pain when I attempted to utilize the abdominal press machine. I do not experience this pain under normal circumstances, but I feel it when I apply pressure to my lower abdominal region on the right side of the body, just to the right of my navel. When I looked up the symptoms for hernia online, I noticed that I easily apply to about half the symptoms. A little background, I ve gained significant weight since retiring from the military, so I don t see visible lumps, but I am experiencing full feelings, increased upset stomachs and bowel issues, possible reduced blood supply, pain in other regions (legs), and difficulty with daily activities. What should be my next step in confirming my novice diagnosis or for healthy preventive measures? Thank you for your assistance." -168624,Suggest remedy for pain caused by plates in the knees,"Hello,I have studied your case and most probably you are having either chondromalacia patellae. In this condition there is pain during squatting and sitting cross leg.Brexin is just a pain killer and there is no role of curing this. I would recommend you to send your MRI report to me so that I can offer you better advise.Till then I would suggest you to take tablet Etoricoxib one daily and do not do any ground level activity.I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ","hi, i ve been feeling lots of pain in my knees, and after doing an MRI exam it showed i have dry cartilage the doctor prescribed brexin as a medication for me i m 19 years old i want to ask what are the causes of this? and is the medication enough to remove the dryness thank you." -12123,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -221951,Why am I unable to open my mouth completely and how can I fix this problem ?,"hi. tongue is made up of thick mucous membrane,so it has got more tendency to bleed. after stopping blood from the wound there is formation of clot.while gargling clot is removed and bleeding restarts. in your case this is the reason after gargling you get bleeding from the site. you stop gargling for few days till your wound is healed. if pain and swelling is there go for one course of antibiotic. ok n bye ",I got My tongue pierced 4 days ago. I ve been rinsing wit yellow listerine after smoking and last nite I brushed my tongue with perocide. I did the same thing tonight andmy tongue started bleeding there are little bumps on my tongue and that s where the blood came from. They r tiny bumps same color as my tongue. What s going on? 5 2 103 lbs. No medical problems -101219,What is the lump near my jawline on the right side?,Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.This could be simply due to some kind of allergy or could be due to some dermatological problem which could be known only by a clinical examination. Therefore I would advise you to take appointment with a dermatologist in your area and get yourself assessed properly for proper management. Till that she can have some kind of anti histamine drugs.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor/Dermatologist in further management of her problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing her an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ,"My daughter has a red bump the size of a nickel. The bump is pinkish, red with white flaky layer. It does not hurt, but it itch. She s had the bump for 2 weeks and the size has increased. She has no allergies. She currently participates I. Gymnastics 3 times a week and is a healthy child. Please help as the bump is getting bigger and there are also smaller bumps, pimple size without pus that recently showed up around the large bump. Thank you." -168820,What causes severe pain under the rib cage?,"Hello,You have an osteoarthritis of the knee joint with has worn off the cartilage on the inner side of the joint and hence the pain. Continue waling even if after the scarf get back to activity as soon as your doctor will allow you.Joints with OA need to be kept moving and the muscles around the joint should be strengthened by regular exercise.Water exercises will be easier and more relaxing.Continue this method and go on with it till the pains become more severe when a joint replacement surgery can be considered. ",I have a knee pain to the inner side of my knee. It is painful at night when it touches the bed and is getting worse. It has been coming on gradually and getting worse over the last year. I walk a lot but this is now restricted to much shorter distances before I have to stop with the knee pain. I am 74 and active and currently expecting an operation to my foot (a scarf osteotomy) and I also have arthritis in my hands which has deformed the fingers. Thank you. -56808,"What causes pins and needles, low BP and fainting?","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should first get done serum calcium level to rule out hypocalcemia because this can cause similar symptoms and ecg changes. If deficiency of calcium is there then you will need supplements. If calcium is normal then possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. No need to worry for heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",Yes I just had a ecg or ekg done in my medical assistant class an it said rapid sinus rhythm. Slight mid and left precordial repolarization disturbance ischemia LV OVERLOAD OR ASPECIFIC CHANGE SMALL NEGATIVE T IN V4 V5 4 V6/ LONG QT INTERVAL. Consider hypocalcaemia .. should I be worried I have chest pain all the time n my calf muscles tightened. Up always.. I stay tired with headaches. An panic. Attacks with high blood pressure heart disease runs in my family -62763,Can I get herpes simplex if sexual partner is tested negative?,"thanks for posting to hms.cough can occur due to infection to tonsils, upper or lower respiratory tract, and swelling in the lower legs can be due to fever. let me know if he has done urine albumin test as loss of protein in urine can vause swelling.whats the duration of cough? you can take tab paracetamol for fever, and tab. chymotrypsin for swelling and tab. amoxycillin for cough, and take tab. ranitidine with all this to reduce accidity. ","My boyfriend started suffering from a chesty cough and sore feet yesterday afternoon. Since then, he has developed a high temperature, his feet are swollen and numb, his cough has got worse and now he has a headache! I'm trying to look after him but I don't know what is wrong, he's been taking Benylin and Night Nurse but they're not working!" -75145,Done semen analysis. Am I infertile?,"HI, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das Volume is lower than normal, reaction is alkaline which is also normal. LIquefaction time is also within normal limit,positive fructose test indicates a good prostate function. The count is within normal limit ( normnal is >20 million/ml. As per WHO1999). The percentage of motility is not given in your report. IT should be >50% asper WHO1999. Abnormal forms and pus cells are within normal limit. So, overall, except the motility all are within normal limit. Thats all. ",Hello Doctor My age is 32 and i performed semen analysis . Following are the results Volume: 1 ml Appearance: Milky white viscosity: Viscous Liquefication: After 20 mins. Chemical Examanation Reaction : Alkaline Fructose: Positive Occult blood : Negative Sperm Count: 110 /MILL Motality after lequefication Grade of motality : Poor to fair activity Abnormal forms : 5% RBC: Absent Pus cells : 2-4 /HPF Would you please help me in knowing the parameters and if its normal or something is wrong. Thank you -159304,Suggest treatment for right hip osteoarthritis,Dear patient stem cell therapy is useful in early osteoarthritis with promising results. Patients with focal cartilage defect and early stages benefit more. Stem cell therapy is still evolving for other diseases and may be available in future for vertebral damage and foot therapy. Currently it has limited indications. ,does stem cell therapy for knees work and does it fix osteoarthritis permenantly and can it be used to aid after reconstructive foot surgery to fix flat feet (size 12 regular into size 13 eeeeee) and can it be used to repair vertibre damage from two slipped disk one in my lower back (short rib) and one in my upper back (scapula) and shoulder bursitus -51371,What causes sudden heart palpitations with pain in the limbs?,"It seems there are three questions, atrial fibrillation, a general sense of fatigue and bruising.One and two may go together and I generally start my investigation along those lines. Sleep apnea is a common problem. It is often present in people who are overweight, particularly those who snore. If you are very tired in the morning, sleep easily during the day and snore loudly, you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea may cause or worsen high blood pressure. Outside of underlying heart disease, Sleep Apnea is one of the most common causes of atrial fibrillation. Discuss this with your doctor and consider having a sleep study.The bruising requires more information than we can get here. We can't count your spleen but we can measure blood counts and clotting proteins. That is the place to start. ",i have tachycardia have had atral fibulation im constantly run down with virus or just not 100 percent ive now developed bruising ten or more in a cluster on each top thigh although have not bumped or banged myself what could be the cause my spleen level was low on results of a blood test -92981,What causes hard lump in between nose bridge and eye?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern.As per your query you have lump inside your ear . Well there can be many reasons for lump in ear like infection also known as otitis externa , cyst , swollen lymph node or hematoma from minor injury . Need not to worry. It could be due to sever infection in tooth as well which is leading to facial space infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist . Doctor will examine with otoscope and order test like CT scan , MRI or x-ray to confirm diagnosis and rule out other causes . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) for at least 10 days , remove with the help of suction device or remove it surgically . For now keep your ear dry and apply dry warm compresses to external ear . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",Went to doctor care for lump behind ear ordered us to see ent. ent said it was lump was nothing but ordered mri and found hearing loss 1 year later diagnosed excessive bone loss in mouth need three root canels feel i was mis diagnosed???Have the mri would that show infection and bone loss? -43675,Good doctor for psoriasis in Hyderabad,hi welcome to HCM. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease.treatment modalities depending on severity of the disease process.you are getting relief from moygen then you can continue with that.if lesions start increasing then consult doctor ok ,iam using moygen for psoriasis .is it good -117309,Suggest remedy for persistent abdominal pain,"Hi.Thanks for query.Noted your history of sudden horrible pain in the back that got radiated to the right lower leg to foot. This is suggestive of sciatica.This would have been enhanced by the congestion caused in the pelvis by the menstruation which you got the second day or will get soon as you have symptoms like that. This is normal meaning these things can occur simultaneously. I would advise you the MRI of the lower spine to see the cause of sciatica, its extent and to decide the future course of action for the cure. This may be done by medicines and physiotherapy, weight reduction and so on. If the conservative measures fail, you can go for surgery. Consult a Gynecologist if there is any gyne problems. ","Last night, I had horrible lower back pain that radiated all the way down my right leg into my foot. Today, the back pain isn't as bad. However, I'm having period like symptoms; lower abdominal cramps, nausea, lower back ache, light headedness/headache, and even the period smell when I use the bathroom. Is this normal?" -37265,"29 years old, husband suffering from azoospermia, short menstrual cycles for one day. Will this effect IVF?","Hi Aradhana, I do not see that the reduced menstrual flow will have any effects on the IVF. As long as you ovulate, you can conceive without any fear. Please get your Hemoglobin level tested. It may be low. Otherwise, you shall conceive with the IVF. There should be no problem with it. Hope this helps. Regards, ","Hello Doctor, I am 29 yrs old i am married since last 8 years i do not have kids the problem is with my husband he is azoospermic. My query is previously i used to have my periods with good flow for around 3 days. But as years passed slowly the flow got reduced. Now i hardly have a flow of 1 day. My period almost stops after one and half day. Can this lead to any problems as we are planning of getting a IVF done. Please revert asap." -25686,I think I have skin necrosis after a cyst removal surgery. Or is it just infection?,"Hello. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems like the wound has got infected. I would suggest a course of an oral antibiotic either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week or 10 days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicine with their consent. In addition, I suggest that you clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide to remove all the slough and dead tissue following which you may use a topical antibiotic such as Neosporin (Neomycin) ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I got a cyst removed from my breast and now I think I have skin necrosis. It seemed to be healing fine but I thought the stitches dissolved a bit soon. First, I had a huge bruise, then I got a scab off to the side of the incision. The scab went away within a couple days and skin seems to be disappearing now. I have about a 1 inch by 1/2 inch by 1/2 mm deep spot with no skin but instead a yellow film. There is no apparent discharge but appears to be some on band-aid every time I change it. It is itchy, hurts with pressure, and the spot seems to be getting bigger. Does it sound like necrosis or just infection? I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow but, I have anxiety and I just want an immediate opinion to tide me over." -166795,Suggest treatment for ribs pain,"hiYou may consult a physician for checking of lump.he shall tell you what is the cause andorigin and may ask for tests as required with x ray etc.You have to give history how it arose, and whether it is slowly growing or stationary, any associated constitutional symptoms like fever,mailaise or appetite loss, any tingling and numbness and about skin rashes.the doctor will help youthanks ","Hi, I have had a bump on my neck right near my hair line for a about 2 or 3 years now. I m not sure if i should get it checked out. But recently my right arm/hand has been feeling tight in the mid afternoon, I have scabs on my arms from scratching, feel like i ve been breaking out a lot. I m not sure what to ask my doctor?" -131277,Can allergy tablets be taken for long time to treat breathlessness?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThis would be a severe allergic reaction,an anaphylactic reaction. This can present with the symptoms that you are describing.It may be best to avoid all the drugs in this class. This includes aspirin, ibuprofen, cataflam, ketofen, celebrex, arcoxia.If you wish to determine whether the allergy is limited to aleve then you can ask about allergy testing.I hope this helps ","Last week, I had an allergic reaction to Aleve. Within minutes I had burning somewhat like a very bad yeast infection, then burning in my hands, feet, chest, then all over. I rushed to toilet, and evacuated everything in me all at once, and then passed out. When EMS got here I was in and out of it. I had no registerable blood pressure. Bubbles were in my mouth. What was that?" -155190,How to treat a large bruise around my knee?,"Hello, As what I understand is you have a hemifacial muscle spasm. So it would have been good if you had provided some more information in the past medical history. As any spasm over the facial region will have an HMF involved and needs a briefing for anyone to undergo in the depth if the case. For now, I will recommend for facial massage, facial massage, MFR of the facial muscles and some basic exercise like holding water in the mouth and making the water blown in each direction. Regarding homeopathy and acupressure I am quite unsure it may be helpful to you because any chronic cases needs a proper allopathic attention initially and later change over to homeopathic or ayurvedic medicine. Also, trying out botox is actually good, since its having no side effects at all so you can go for botox for a quick solution. This is totally my personal opinion about botox rather going to homeopathic and acupressure and making wastage of money. Infact people with facial palsy, bells palsy and HMF involved have responded well to botox for facial muscles. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","sir am 22, i have the hemi facial spasm for more than 8 yrs. i want it to be cured without botox injections, without surgery. i want it to be cured by accupunture, accupressure or by homeo. where in chennai or cities close to chennai shall i find the remedy" -185435,Suggest possible treatment for terminal cancer,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. It may be due to recurrence or residual prostate cancer or some other cause. You should go for urodynemic tests and ultrasound abdomen. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My dad has gone to a surgery for prostate cance.and his both the testicles was removed.checked psa after 1 month it is showing 29.96 and border range is 4.10 and the doctor has suggested urodynamic test.can u answer will it can be treated." -91334,"What could be the cause of fatigue,critical high liver enzymes,low platelets in a teenaged female who doesn't smoke or drink ?","hi u have gall stone and its symptomatic means u have pain high wbc and esr indicate infection fatty liver is due to fat deposition in liver,it is related to it structure not function while LFT are related to liver function. so what u have is possible better to consult surgeon,u might need operation to remove gall stone ","i am 25 female height 5ft 3 inches, married i have gall stones which were developed during my pregnancy my gp said they vl go after my delivery 3 years ago but they are still here. last week when i had an ultrasound of my abdomen after pain became unbearable it reveald that my gallstones hav increasd from 0.5 cm to 3.0 cm as well i hav fatty liver . so i went for LFTs but they were normal but my CPESR indicated som diffrenece with WBC increased & ESR also increased. i dont get it that if i hav fatty liver then how come i have normal LFTs?" -211476,How do I ease the pain in the jaw after dental treatment?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well the abscesses seems to be associated either with the wisdom teeth or deep tooth decay.So taking herbal treatment or only antibiotics will not solve the problem permanently.So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and x rays should be done.He can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil or Aleve and along with it if there is tooth decay then the teeth has to be treated.Also do cool compresses over the cheek.Do antiseptic mouthwash gargles and warm saline gargles.If needed abscesses has to be treated with Incision and Drainage..Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora ",Good morning I have a question I’m asking for a freind as they have 2absesses on there backside on the inside of both cheeks it is very painful and it leaks pus and blood also it makes him very sleepy they are quite big red and very hangry he as suffered with these 2 abscesses for over 5 years and antibiotics help for a week or so then the abscesses are back with avengance we are trying Chinese herbal plasters do you have any help you could give to us please warm regards marieann -64602,"Suggest treatment for fever , diarrhea and vomiting",HiThank you for asking HCM.I have gone through your query. Pneumonia is characterized by high temperature dyspnoea cough and chest pain. Your problem can be most likely due to upper respiratory infection. As it is greenish mucus bacterial infection will be present. So better approach your GP for antibiotic therapy. I usually give antibiotic Co-amoxiclav for such case. Take warm fluids like tea with lemon and chicken soup with pepper. Taking chewable vitamin C also will be helpful for early recovery.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.Thanks. ,"I am 25 y.o., 6 feet, about 200 lbs and a smoker with a history of pnuemonia and bronchitis. I have body aches, fells like I have a fever but thermometer says I am just at 99 degrees, weakness, runny/stuffy nose with green/yellow discharge and sneezing. I don't know if I have a flu or a cold or pnuemonia." -11319,What is the treatment for recurrent worm disease in a 2-year-old?,"Hello. In this case of recurrent worm infestation, I would advise you to do a course of Mebex (Mebendazole) for the entire family living with the child and for the child itself once a week for 10 weeks. This will be coupled with a thorough cleaning of the house, specifically doorknobs, water taps, handles, and bedsheets. The child should be given syrup Mebex 10 ml once a week for 10 weeks along with weight and age-appropriate dosing for other family members at the same time as the child is taking the medication. ","Hello doctor, My daughter is 2 years old and suffering from worm disease. After taking medicines, it repeatedly occurs every three months. She was already given Mebex before one month, but it does not work out. So please suggest how to completely clear worms disease. Please advise the treatment." -171483,What causes leg thrombosis while paralyzed?,"Hello, The history is incomplete but there are many causes for what you describe where a person thinks of something which may not completely be able to be pulled up to full consciousness followed by a headache. For example, stress, anxiety, fear to name a few highly emotional states that can block thoughts and result in headaches. Organic causes of you're describing could be some type of aborted seizure disorder, migraine headache aura, or even medication side effect. I hope you are able to find a way to see your doctor for your regular checkup. In the mean time, try practice deep breathing exercises along with visual imagery and physical relaxation while quietly lying on your back and you may be able to reduce or eliminate some of these episodes and improve your memory or concentration at the same time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","sir i have a problem regarding my brain and i m in undercover of Dr sanantan rath since 9 months .now its time to again 4 checkup as dr told ,due to my annual examination i cant go there...my question is sometime in my mind 1 thought is coming but when it is over i cant remember it but after that my head starts paining..what is this sir" -228471,How to treat small warts on genitals?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some smegma inside the penile skin or some infection in foreskin. You need examination and if needed go for antibiotic treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","hi doctor im 20 years old ,i have a illegal relationship with a 26 years married women,so i have a problem in my ....... that promlem is ? inside the penis skin some white flour is generated and it couses the itch and pain and if i dont clean for a three days i get some smell and that skin is get some like uhhh like skin deseas,what can i do?" -251405,Suggest possible tests to confirm pregnancy,"hallow Dear,Any amount of bleeding during any stage of pregnancy should not be taken lightly. It may indicate unwanted conditions like abortion, ectopic pregnancy, etc.; or may be even just a false alarm. Ultrasonography will inform you whether there is any risk to the baby or pregnancy resulting in bleeding. Please report to your Obstetrician ASAP. Till that please take complete bed rest. Probably, if the baby's heart beats are seen, you may be put on some Progesterone preparation which helps to stabilize the pregnancy. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant ",I have taken a pregnancy test 5 days ago said I was positive I did not have my period for the whole month of feb. now I have been experience some bleeding/spotting I have had two ceaserons I think pregnant about 1 month and got sent home from work to rest I am 29yrs old and it has only been happening when I urinate so far -106291,What causes difficulty in breathing?,Hello and thank you for asking in HCM. I can understand your concern. Before taking any medicatio better to do some tests to.exclude lung problems as follows:Chest X Ray CRPBlood count Spirometry if needed EKGAfter taking the result you can see a GP for the treatment but until then you can try paracetamol or ibrufen pills twice per day.Wish you a fast recovery. Thank you Dr Jolanda Pulmonologist ,"i m suffering from breathlessness,chest spasm and severe headace,with cold and cough in my chest for a long time, what medicine should i take ??? age 32, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weight 75 kgs. i had severe headaces last year which was treated successfully with just sumocold tablets. now i have breathing problems also." -82329,Suffers from UTI. Referred for kidney stones. Why do her hips and legs hurt?,"Welcome to HealthcareMagicForum Hi..Blondy.., If its normal menses, then not to worry.. but, if bleeding PV is middle of cycle, and discoloration of urine is seen, then you need to be clinically evaluated, and investigated for further treatment.. do not neglect the condition.., consult urologist and gynecologist.. Take care.. ",Hi I m a kidney transplant patient and Ive got blood clots from my vagina what should I do I ve taken so many antibiotics thinking it might be a infection but it s still happening and plus when I go to the toilet my urine keeps on going dark to light all the time and smells don t no what to do I had my kidney transplant 2 years in July this year what should I do -132053,Suggest medication for asthma in child,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your son's history.I would like to know more details about him like - what kind of infection did he have? Does he have any other complaints apart from rashes? Do rashes cause him itching/excessive crying? Does he have any digestion related complains - constipation/frequent diarrhea? Does he have any other allergies? Does he have any family member with allergies? Do you give any medicines frequently to him (for fever, pain, etc) apart from anti-allergic medicines?From your given history, I would like to make following suggestions for him:1. Were I treating him, I would prescribe him montelukast and levocetirizine for 1 week and review his response. I would suggest you to apply lotion like calamine over his itchy areas.2. An infection related rash can some times last for 4-6 weeks after infection. If he has persistent symptoms beyond 6 weeks, I would suggest him to investigate for food allergies, intestinal worms and other intestinal infections, urinary infections etc.3. Some drugs like antibiotics and pain killers/anti-fever drugs can also cause rash. So if you are giving such drugs frequently to him, please consult your doctor to review his medications.Hope above information will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish your son the best of the health.Thank you & Regards. ","My son age is 9 months & he is suffering from rashes on his body,following are some history of my child. One month before, he got some infection,upon checking the child specialist she recommended half dose of oxidil injection for 5days & he recovered, after one week we found rashes on his whole body and then we give decadron & avil injections in afternoon and night respectively, and he recovered and now when we give him anti allergy syrup rashes removed and when we stop the rashes appeared again, Please tell me y it is happening" -75490,Semen analysis showed nil sperms even after homeopathic treatment. Suggestive treatment?,"Hi Anitha Welcome to HealthcareMagic Azoospermia is not incurable. First of all azoospermia need to be evaluated whether it is due to block in tubes or there is no production of sperms at all. If azoospermia is due to block in tubes ( Obstructive ) then sperm can be collected from testis through a needle(PESA/TESA). Even when there is no block in tubes and sperms are absent there are chances of getting sperms with the above procedure. After getting the sperms IVF/ICSI can be done. when all these fail and you want to have your own baby , you have patience and finance is not a concern then you can even opt for Micro-TESE. Micro-TESE is new technique in which sperms are retrieved by a surgery and then surgery can be done.. Before all these your husband need to be evaluated thoroughly by a urologist and hormonal investigations to be done. If finance is a problem then you can directly go for donor IUI .There is no problem in future because donor's name is not revealed ,only his characteristics are known. Adoption is last option ofcourse. Wish you all the best for treatment . Take care. ","Hello Dr I have the problem for my husband. We are married 3 years. Still, the problem for baby. My husband sperm count is 0( Azoospermia ). so we are tried so many doctors. They are said to me, only for the two options 1. sperm donor 2. adoption. But i am totaly confused and i am mentally disturbed, Which is the best option i choose ? and , is there is any problem for sperm donor option in future? Tell me dr. Please" -159020,Why have I developed pain in upper calf and lower thigh?,"hello there by what you have described your symptoms it appears you have strained your extensor muscles of the hand . it’s called as “ TENDINITIS “——it occurs commonly when you strain your muscles and tendons ——-I would suggest about 10 days of rest to that hand , rest means to avoid lifting heavy weights and strenuous work. routine day to day work can be done —- you can apply pain relieving gel like VOLINI gel to the affected area twice daily —- if pain persists for more then 10 days plz consult a orthopedician thank you ","I was gripping a spanner and trying to undo a nut and while i was doing so i got a very sharp pain across the top of my hand. that pain is now remaining and i can not grip, move or flex my hand without it being very painful. the pain is in the top of my hand, almost right down the bone of the middle finger." -207840,What causes hard lump on neck in a 7 year old?,"Hello. I just read through your question.I agree that the most common cause for this symptom is constipation. Even when bowel movements happen without pain, this symptom can still occur. I recommend reviewing your daughters diet, making sure that she is eating fiber rich foods. The fiber will soften her bowel movements further, and hopefully alleviate the problem. If this does not work, I recommend consulting with your doctor so the appropriate diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented. ","Hello, my daughter just turned 13, a few times within past year she had had blood on her rectal area after bowl movement, just very small amount, I have assumed from difficult BM. Now she has had very large amount of blood on tissue, she says BM was normal and NO constipation...should I be concerned????" -133193,How to get relief from asthma and allergies?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,The symptoms are suggesting me that you are having some allergic reaction which is causing all these symptoms. Swollen lips and face along with the generalized hives are due to release of mediators of allergy like histamine which is responsible for your symptoms.As you have tested yourself with different allergen and found positive to some allergens, I would suggest you to avoid those allergen or you can take immunotherapy either by subcutaneous immunotherapy or sublingual immunotherapy.For the present symptoms I would suggest you to take medicine like Tab Levocast, thrice daily for 5 days which will improve the conditions and makes you feel better.Thank you. ","I have been experiencing swelling lips, tongue, face and hives since 1/2013. I was given an allergist food test and have been getting allergy shots but the symptoms still persist and I am beginning to have this problems more regularly. In the last month I have had three episodes of swollen lips, face and hives. I have been trying to find a physician that specializes in angioedema because I think this is what I have." -162320,Suggest medicine for muscle spasm,unfortunately cast won t help but there is a walking boor specificly designed for 5th metatarsal avulsion fracturei recommend to get it to avoid surgeryGood Luck ,"Hello I have a broken foot its called a dancers break an is not dislocated, the er gave me pain med an a hard sole shoe, our hospital is very small they never offered to cast, ill admit its better to be able to take a bath without a cast an keep ice in it but I absoutely cannot put any weight on the foot base I can on the heel tho. The nearest other hospital is 50 miles, im trying to decide do I go there an go thru all the er stuff I did this morning or just see my local doctor monday here. Will a cast assist in the healing and manuvering around?" -122584,What causes pain in abdomen after appendectomy?,"Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.With all probabilities your biological pain is the manifestation of some kind of anxiety and stress which you could overcome with your own efforts. There is some amount of stress in everyone's life, but one should put all his efforts to overcome this, and should not make the stress into a full fledged disease process. I would advise you for a modification of your life style. Go for a morning walk/jogging depending on your medical fitness. Eat healthy fresh food, fruits and enough liquids. Try to remain busy in your work, and indulge yourself in other activities during your leisure hours. Have a good night sleep, and avoid smoking/alcoholic beverages. Do some deep breathing exercises when in stress. I am sure, you would improve if you adopt these measures. In the worst case, you might have to take the help of a psychiatrist. You can continue taking nexium till then, but better avoid motilium for a long duration.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",i have two great disesess stomache pain without biologic reason and depression insonmia digistive problems i go to many doctors there is colon pain i take medcation motilium and nexium and feel better but if idont take medications i´d return back to the same case -167321,What causes swollen bilateral retroauricular lymph node?,"Hello,The lesions sound like small vascular lesions called spider naevi. These are usually due to venous drainage problems and may be an early sign of varicose veins.All the best. ","Hello - I have brown freckle type spots on top of my feel and going up the back of my calf. I have noticed it for almost a year now. It doesn t itch at all, and there is no feeling tot hem. when i push on it, it goes away. I have an appointment with a derm in a week but was curious if you could provide insight. Thank you!" -254404,How to know if contraceptive pills are working?,"hello user,hypoglycemia is not a side effect of ortho tri cyclen..consult your physician to find the cause.side effect of orthotricyclen are nausea,headache,weight gain,acne etc ","my daughter has mild hypoglycemia but seems to have only started this problem after taking ortho tri cyclone could this be an issue ,like right now today her surgar dropped felt shaky and sweaty like she was going to faint can this medication during your cycle taking the white sugar pills alter anything ?" -158304,Can easy bruising and fracture on the foot be due to bone loss?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You have got lymph node swelling due to sore throat. Lymph nodes are protective organs and prevent spread of infection body. Whenever there is sore throat, infective organisms drain to lymph nodes in upper neck and they swell. You need not to worry. Swelling will decrease once sore throat has subsided. Please start Betadine gargles. Avoid cold foods. Hope this is useful. ","I had a grape sized bump appear on the top of my shoulder. It was slightly painful, but disappeared in a few days. Then I got another one in my neck right under the back of my jaw, Painful too but starting to get smaller now and I had a fever for a day and sore throat." -180984,"Suffer from chronic pain syndrome due to neck injury. d\Developed neuralgia and trigeminal neuralgia, microvascular decompression. Any help?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.First of all, I would like to reassure you that your symptoms are not suggestive of any serious neurological problem. Also, they are not related to the aneurysm or its rupture. Your current medications are fine.Please watch of severe headache, double vision, decrease in alertness, etc, which could indicate a rupture of the aneurysm.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist ","Hi. About 6 months ago I was diagnosed with a very small (3 x 1.5mm) aneurysm on c4 cavernous segment of the right interior carotid artery . I also have an absent or hypoplastic anterior communicating artery. About a week ago I developed a cough and then a runny nose with sneezing . Common cold . However, in one sneezing fit I felt my neck have a really strong pain and a very bad, throbbing pain in the back and middle of my head. I almost passed out and felt nauseous (didn t vomit ). This lasted for about 4-5 minutes. I sneezed again yesterday and the same thing happened for about 3 minutes. I have had a headache (back and center of head) pretty much since I got this cold. I saw a nurse practitioner who didn t look at anything other than my neck - bend head forward, back, turn left, turn right. She said I had good movement but I had a tightness in my neck. I can t imagine a time when I haven t. Two advil every four hours was what I left with. Is this something I should be concerned about? Are there symptoms of an aneurysm I should watch for that would be a good indication that I should go to the hospital? Am I just being a hypochondriac? Thank you." -237565,What causes extreme mood swings?,"Hi, thanks for the query. Lets look at this problem in 2 parts; part 1 is your boyfriends dad being an abusive kind of person even prior to episode of stroke suggesting a personality pattern (antisocial personality disorder possibly) part 2 being the recent bouts of physical & verbal abuses after having suffered from stroke. Depending upon the location of brain affected by stroke; stroke is known to cause certain behavioral & personality changes like aggression, depression, excessive unprovoked laughter or crying spells etc. These changes can be ameliorated to a certain extent by use of psychotropic drugs like escitalopram, quetiapine etc. You should consult a Neurologist & a Neuropsychiatrist for proper assessment & drug prescription. Hope this helpsGood Luck ","My boyfriend s father had a stroke 3 years ago. He has lost the use of all but his left hand but it is very week. My boyfriend takes care of his father during the day and works at night while his mother watches his father. This is taking a toll on my boyfriend’s health in many ways. Before the stroke, his father was a mean man who cheated on his mother and put my boyfriend down, not to mention gambled away 100,000 dollars in life savings. Since the stroke, the father is even worse. He constantly puts the family down and threatens to kill them. On Friday, my boyfriend said his dad threaten to kill him 4 times in the most horrible of ways. The dad has also physically hurt his mom and sister with his good hand. The sister does not want to take care of the father and goes off with her boyfriend, leaving the mom and my boyfriend to take care of him. The cops have been called numerous times and they and a lawyer have said that his mom should divorce his dad and turn him over to the state. His mom has not looked into doing anything. My boyfriend wants out so bad. He is depressed all the time, has gained weight, and barely gets any sleep. The family feels hopeless and every time my boyfriend brings up that he wants to move in with me and start a life, his family thinks he is a horrible person. He has given up 3 years of his life and contributed to the family s finances while the sister has done nothing and the mom wants to be a victimized wife. My boyfriend does not know what to do and neither do I. What can be done? The family doesn t have much money to put him in a home but they shouldn t be subjected to the Dad s cruelty. Where can we look for help?" -226482,Why ants are attracted to sperm wiped tissues?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cuts on prepuce are quite common in men who are not circumcised, your doctor has given you appropriate medication. I would recommend you to continue with these medications and use them for at least 5 days and avoid any sort of frictional trauma to your penis and your prepuce will heal better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",i hav cuts on my prepuce jst immediately after mastubation.. and it fades away in 2 days.. shwed to a dermatologist he gave fluconazole 150mg single dose and ointment containing clotraimzole+beclomethazone.. its been 3 days now.. the cuts hav faded a little but its still present.. what should i do? -247194,Is class iv deep tissue laser therapy effective in relieving knee pain?,"Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! First of all it won't be caused because of surgery since you had it 2.5 yrs back and yes it might be because of using sensor. Make sure to consult surgeon once. See if there is any other issues too. Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query. Take care Regards, Dr. Ganashree S, Ayurveda Specialist ","I had a cyst removed from my right thumb joint 2.5 years ago and it healed with no issues. I did office work at that time. After getting laid off about 7 months ago, I decided to work part-time in retail clothing as cashier where we had to remove sensors. I had a tough time figuring out how to use these devices. Many times it took 2 to 5 attempts to finally get a sensor off. After 3 weeks I felt pain in my right thumb and it tended to radiate down my palm and through my wrist and down my forearm. Would it be the surgery that caused the tendinitis or the repetitive motions using the sensor?" -214154,Suggest treatment for blunted gums between the teeth,"Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. The symptoms which you are mentioning it looks that you might have a disease which is known as oral submucous fibrosis, it occurs because of habit of chewing tobacco and gutkha and there will be gradually decrease in mouth opening with burning sensation to spicy food. For the treatment you have to start with an antioxidant like lycopene twice daily for two months and topical steroid ointment in both the cheek mucosa.Hope it will help you. ","good morning DOCTOR My name is khalid khan, I adopted gutkha before 18 months. but my mouth is not full open properly. only 2 finger are feet in the mouth. and a major problem that sometime (in 1 time in a Month) mouth are starts side RED patches and some pain. but after only 1 day it is clear. 2 times i do exercise with wood spoon which 20 spoon are set in my mouth but after 15 days my upper jaw teethes are feel pain so i adopted that exercise. so Doctor plz consult me that What i Do..." -33674,Could having low progesterone and prolactin level hinder in conceiving?,"Hi,If progesterone is low then it cause defect in luteal phase, menstrual irregularity and cause problem in conceive. Causes of low progesterone could be due to ovarian dysfunction, stress, excessive weight loss and gain, thyroid dysfunction. I would suggest to go for thyroid hormone analysis, USG scan, ovarian follicle study for further management. Specific treatment depend on tests result. You can use progesterone pill in second half of period. It support implantation and early pregnancy. If period is irregular then birth control pill can be used to regularize period. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise.Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards,Dr. Sagar ","Hi I am 35 currently trying to concieve with no luck, My doctor is refering me to a local IVF clinic. I have had some blood tests done and it has shown my oest 100 and progesterone 26 is very low, prolactin, fsh, lh and testosterone all normal. I was wondering what could cause this?" -19993,Is it normal to hear heartbeat and pulse in the right ear?,"Hi. The symptoms you feel are called as heart palpitations. It may be due to thyroid disease, anxiety, heart disease, blood pressure or many other reasons. You need to consult your cardiologist for proper evaluation of the cause and to treat that accordingly. Diagnosis is the first step and that need proper and thorough diagnostics. Usually taking Atenolol 50 mg once daily may suffice the need to relieve the symptoms. As this is a prescription medicine, your cardiologist can recommend it and prescribe you after an in-person visit. For further information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, I hear my pulse and heartbeat-like sound in my right ear if I bend over, especially after exercise or eating food. Is it normal? Can it be due to blood pressure or is it due to any blockage in my blood vessel near my ear?" -199936,Suggest treatment for viral infection,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastro-colic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group to pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated.When the baby takes milk , the stomach expands - then when it is contracting it sets off a wave form which moves down the intestines and when that wave reaches the lower down rectum, a small quantity of the stool is evacuated out. This is the basis for gastro-colic reflex. Do not worry. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Hello, I have a 2 month old baby and he is passing motion 4 to 5 times a day and we have already consulted doctor and he has advised to give the baby C tax, O but I don t see any improvement. Is there anything to worry about now or wait for the full course of 5 days to get completed. His puss count is 26 to 30, no blood trace found in the stool...." -236953,What is treatment for paranormal arousals?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your emotions. You did go through so many life experiences which are supposed to set your thinking straight and positive. But otherwise happened.We come across so many events in our past. Some are negative and the maximum are positive. We program our brain so as to remember the negative events. Positive events teach us positive lessons and negative events also teach us POSITIVE lessons. In that case, we should forget the negative events and boast about the positive lesson we learnt from it and cherish it. That is how positive thoughts manifest and our brain gets reprogrammed.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","This is Tiffany, first of all i want to thank my sister Terri for making this page for me . I can not thank you enough for everything you do for me.I want to thank my fans I have noticed that i have ppl on here that have no idea who i am an i have ppl on here that i no longer talk to. It does NOT matter who you are I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart I have been batteling this disease since march 29th2008 which is when i had my first attack on a camping trip with my friend Bianca at carls bad state beach, if it was NOT for her I prolly would not b here today something woke her up an told her to check on me an when she woke up she heard me making a weird noise an i got up took a deep breath an i couldn t get the air out, she called 911 an from that day on i have had this undiagnosed lung conditon. Befor all of this iwas a crazy lil party girl an wanted to become an RN sooooo bad. Pretty much I am just trying to say that NO ONE should ever take their life for granted because you never know what tomorrow brings. My life has changed so much an just in an blink of an eye it seems like. I am now on oxygen 24 /7 an they keep increasing the amount. Since i have been Ill i have been on steroids (prednisone) it does what it is suppose to do(keep my airways open) but has horrible side effects . I weighed 110lbs befor an i gained a lot of weight since i have been on them. It all just started with a lung problem well now the steroids gave me more problems. I now have, fibrmyalagia,bone an joint disease ,constant pain, i swell all the time, my toes are always grey, fast heart rate resting rate for me is like (130 +) normal is 60 to 100 I take 10 diff meds an 3 diff heart meds to try an get my heart rate down,because my heart is starting to ware out .Its compusating for lungs because my lungs are not working properly., i also am getting cateracs, all my teeth keep breaking, i cant stand long i have to b in a wheel chair out of the house because i can not stand long or walk very far without changing colors an becoming short of breath.I also have already had a TIA(mini stroke) an a possible mild heart attack, . It does NOT matter what i had befor i became ill or what i use to look like or anything like that its all about what I have NOW an even tho my life has changed so much i am still thankful for being here. I am thankful for the oxygen that i have to help me breathe, my wheelchair to get me around an still try to live my life to the fullest. I am so thankful for each morning i wake up an see my friends or fam or mayb just to look at my wall an see how much ppl really do care or just to even get a text message in the morning I am so thankful for everything i have. Just always remember please never take life for granted because your life can change in a blink of an eye. i am living proof. you can have everything today an nothing tomorrow. I am so thankful for each breath i take but also very scared to breathe out . I have the most amazing friends an family &support group. I am not trying to put this on blast to have ppl feel sorry for me or want attention or anything like that. I am hoping that I get help out of this , but also i hope that this opens everyones eyes an realize how fast your life can change. I will try my best to keep this up to date with the help of my sis haha :) I am in an out of the hospital alll the time an somedays im just stuck in bed because i am too weak to move. I love all of you an again cant thank you enough. God bless each an everyone of you. MY own motto I Was Only Given This Life, Because I am strong enough to live it" -108000,What causes dull pain in chest?,Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Noted in x ray you are having mild opacity now.So yes it could be consolidation or opacity by exudate filled alveoli....So it could be pneumonia like infection or bronchiolitis that resolved by antibiotic.This opacity will take time to clear completely....No need for antibiotic use.If dry cough troublesome then codein or dextromethorphan syrup can be taken...Take care.Dr.parth ,"HI, I'm 23 yrs. old, female. last August 7, I experienced throat itchiness, productive cough and shortness of breath and when I sought consult to my doctor, she prescribed me to take azithromycin x 3 days, salbutamol+guaifenesin x 5 days and cetirizine x 7 days. everything were resolved except for the cough so I was advised to get a chest x-ray. The report said that there is minimal haziness in the paracardiac area which could be pneumonitis or overlapping of vascular markings. the doctor did not giveme anymore antibiotics and said that it would resolve eventually but until now there is occassional cough and midback pain. What does that mean?" -256016,Is it normal to have soreness and pain after inserting implanon?,"Dear I read your scenario. There are many side effects of contraceptive pills like it increase blood cholesterol level. Increase stroke chances, raised blood pressure ,increase chances of heart attack exectra. So avoid over use of these type of drugs. If you have any problem regarding this issue you can ask me other wise you can go to near doctor thanks for asking. ",My periods were on 7th of January 2013. I had intercourse on 21st of Feb 2014 for 1st time. after that i did not have sex with my husband. from 21st of feb i m having mala-D tablets continously in nights. will it effect me. Should i stop it. will i get pregnant? -127403,How would you know if u need to get your appendix removed ?,"HI WELCOME TO HEALTHCAREMAGIC There are usually fatty liver changes in the liver with age. They are fat deposits. Regards, Dr. Jagdish ",mild parenchymal changes of the liver - What does this mean ? thanks -12112,Is it advisable to use mineral oil to treat ringing in ears?,"Hello. Whatever mineral oil or any oil you instill, will only act outside the eardrum. The cells that are outside the eardrum form cerumen or wax and these oils will be helpful. I can give you the dose and duration for that. But however, if there was fluid inside the ear, now resolved, the ringing should be due to that. The fluid we are talking about is the one inside the drum. In a scenario where the drum is intact, these oils are of no use to remove the cells which have got clumped inside the drum. Did the ENT do any test to confirm the presence of fluid inside the ear? Did he do an audiogram or a tympanogram? Can you share reports with me? ","Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. A few months ago my ear was full of fluid, ringing, and infected. I took antibiotics which cleared up the infection. The fluid is gone, however, my ears still ring. Three weeks ago, I saw an ENT. He said that cells which had collected around the eardrum were impeding my hearing and causing the ringing. He said this collection would fall off and we did not need to do anything. If I wanted to speed up the process to use some mineral oil. 1. How long should I leave the mineral oil in my ear? 2. Could you explain a little more about what this collection of cells is called and the healing process from this?" -25028,Which surgery is required for biliary atresia?,"Hello. As per your description, the child is having jaundice and as per the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is obstructive jaundice. It could be biliary atresia as per the ultrasound report. Treatment for biliary atresia is only surgery and surgery should be performed as early as possible within two to three months or else the surgery will be a failure. Please take a second opinion with other pediatricians and pediatric surgeons too, it is a serious issue. Please do not neglect. For more information consult a child health specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/child-health-specialist ","Hello doctor,My 4 month old baby has jaundice. The doctor is suggesting surgery. After seeing the report, can you please guide me what is better for us and is surgery the only option?" -99892,Is it normal to have a lump in the breast?,"welcome to Health care magic.1.It could be just a lump you have noted. Not necessarily to be a cancer.2.Howevere you can not ignore at all, In 40's cancer can not be ruled out, unless until proven.3.Get an appointment with your doctor and let the doctor examine and indicate an ultrasound scan ( it will exactly figure out the nature of the lump and its involvement in the breast tissue)4.I don't think its some thing related to the fall.5.Get examined, hope it helps you. Wish you good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","I had a fall about a year ago and landed on my right breast. 2 days ago I found a lump in that breast - could it be related to the fall or is it likely to be cancer? I'm 43, in good health, I've never been pregnant and have no pain or nipple discharge." -50637,Suggest treatment for high BP,"Hi thank you for querry.As you mentioned you have a patient of Hypertention along with chronic pyelonephritis and ocassional protienurea.Hypertention and protienurea are due to chronic pyelinephritis.hypertention with suchage factor and protienurea the strongly recommended drug is ACEI like Enalapril or Ramipril it controll hypertention along with protienurea.Dosage is titrated according to BP reading started from 5 mg PO Once a day.prompt antibiotic therap required such as amoxicilline,cephalexin,septran or nitrofurantion.So consult your nephrologist for proper treatment.Hope the answer will help you in understanding the disease process and decision making for consultation. ","i m 43 yr, @ 17 yrs,lebled as HTN, in 2010, with DMSA & TDPA, diagnosed as ch. phylonopritis , imaging , reveal as CORTICAL SCARRING, Crt clr @85ml, s,crt always remain inbetween 0.9 ~1. electrolyte bal OK, Urine, Ok(only for last 01 yrs, 02 time reported as PROTEINE TRACE) getting antihypertensive treatment. What treatment best for me? how i can recover from this desease?" -103782,Suggest remedy for difficulty in breathing,Helloi am sorry for your friend and yes he can now but he should stop smoking immediately and to be careful RegardsDr.Jolanda ,"Hi, My friend had a spontaneous pneumothorax about 3 years back. It was a mild one. The doctor said he will be ok after sometime. There was no pain after about 2 years. He is a smoker. Is there a chance he might get again. Also he was advised not to fly for a while. Can he take airtravel now. It has been about 3 years since this happened" -214839,Are non metal dentures still available?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The blood blisters you are describing could be a hematoma secondary to any trauma to the lip or it could be a mucocele(cystic lesion of minor salivary gland).Nothing to worry, consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. If it is a hematoma it will reduce by its own. if it is a mucocele, you can get it removed by surgical excision. I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","I noticed a something looking like a blood blister on the inside of my lower lip. Because of where it is positioned, i couldn't have bitten it. I have another little spot forming a little farther back also. Do you know what this might be? Should i get it checked out?" -53300,Suggest remedy for heart ailments,history of hypotension with giddiness or loss of consciousness after meals specially high carbohydrates diet indicates Dumping Syndrome.be cautious about ur diet...advice is take small frequent meals with less carbs. take good amount of fluids along with meals. ,"My mum became unresponsive and sat rigid after eating dinner at a restuarant.? My mum and dad live in Canada and my sister went out to visit them. One night they decided to have dinner, after dinner my sister was talking to my mum, when suddenly she said she wasn't feeling well and felt faint. The next minute, she became totally unresponsive, her eyes flickered and her body was totally rigid. My dad kept trying to talk to her, but she was totally unresponsive for about 2 minutes. Then my sister laid her down and she was okay and tried to sit up. When she sat up it happened again, then my sister made her lay down again and she was okay again. My sister made her go to the hospital and they said that she had dangerously low blood pressure, they couldn't find anything else wrong with her. What could be the cause of this and what would the treatment be? Please only give helpful answers as I am really worried about her." -212134,What causes a skin tag on the inner lips after an injury?,Hi..Thanks for the query..It looks like you have re- infection below the root tips of your root canal treated tooth and due to Infection and pus formation there is swelling..The other cause can be decay in adjacent tooth that might have become non vital causing Periapical abscess..As the nerve inside the root canal treated tooth is already removed during root canal treatment therefore you do not have pain in the tooth..So my suggestion is to further get it confirmed by an x ray of the tooth that is already treated and along with it the teeth next to it should also be covered under x ray..If there is Infection in root canal treated tooth then first of all a script of antibiotics like Augmentin will be advised to see if the infection resolves..If it still does not resolve then extraction should be done as tooth is already root canal treated twice..If any adjacent tooth is decayed then rot canal treatment is advisable..Hope this helps..Regards.. ,"Had abscess tooth about month ago for 2nd time, dentist advised meds and then root canal again. Has been one month since root canal, swelling is back, same as always everytime under the eye. The nerve in my mouth is sore but not the capped tooth. Should I see same again or does this sound like medical doctor needed. Tooth is a cap if that matters. Tooth has never hurt, but swelling always appeared later." -213872,Can dentures be made to be fitted without any supporting teeth inside?,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Vertigo is sometimes possible if it involves too much of dental work at each appointment. Other causes for postural vertigo can be due to the disorders that damage your inner ear .If the dental treatment has caused the vertigo due to inflammation, nerve damage, or trauma, I would advise you to stop any dental treatment at this time. I would suggests you to have a advice with the neurologist and then proceed with the treatment.If the cause is due to the ear problems ,please have it reviewed with your ENT surgeon.Hope this was helpful.Thanks and regards. ","hello, I just had a retreat on a root canal with an endodontist, for a molar tooth. After the final retreat I was told there was still an infection and i would have to wait 2 months to see if the infection clears up. The first retreat 4 weeks ago they gave me amoxicillin 10 day supply. I had no problems. The day after the final treatment I have had severe dizzy spells. I went a week later to have my permanent crowns put in, and told my general dentist about the dizzy spells and he said that I need to go back to the endodontis and have her check me out. She told me that it is impossible for me to bet dizzy from the infection or that the infected tooth is causing my dizzy spells, that those dizzy spells are what she called Positional Vertigo. My question is that my General Dentist is saying that this Dizziness is both a Medical and Dental problem, while the endodontist is telling me the exact opposite. I understand without looking at an xray to give me a professional opinion, I just want to know if it is the ongoing infection i have had for 2 years that is causing the dizziness that I have never had before. Thank you very much for your time and answerting my question." -46653,Itchy rash with small white raised bumps. Could this be scabies ?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to us.From the description i seems you are having chronic urticaria. In most of the cases no cause is seen but in few there could be association of autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes with the same. Sometimes hot or cold weather, pressure, water, sunlight, sweating etc too can induce urticarial lesions. So basically a proper workup and clinical history is required for accurate diagnosis and treatment.Just to allay your doubt its not HIV or cancer.Hope that helped.take care ","Hello Doctor. For last 6-8 months i am experiencing, body rashes , severe itching all over the body, which includes Head, arms, thighs, lower back and sometimes bumps on the forehead . I sometimes get itching on the tip of the penis and around the testicles. Is this a sign of HIV virus or Cancer? I did take Claritin and Aerius medicines but after taking them i get relief for 10 days - but again the itching rashes starts 9-10 days after taking the medication . Lets say i take medice today, all rashes will come back after 10 days. Especially after taking shower it rashes the most. Please advise as ur help is very much appreciated. AAA" -2745,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -137149,I used to have allergy for several type of foods,Have your spirometry and Chest xray done . It will show something. Visit a chest physician. ,I have been suffering cough for two months now and got transparent phlegm . My eating and sleeping habit is still the same and not affected but I m just wondering why I m coughing for a long time. I tried so many cough medicines already but nothing works for me. I need your advice Doctors. Thank you and more power! -69135,Suggest remedy for foul smelling wound on leg,"Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that there is no point of restricting non vegetarian food you can eat anything you like it has no interaction with rabies vaccine. It is very good thing that you had given rabies vaccine to animal as well as to your sister. Please also take good care of the wound to get healed rapidly. I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ","Hi doctor, Should non vegetarian food be avoided after a dog bite? Last month my house dog ( it is 2 years old country dog, we taken the rabbies veterinary vaccine inactivated ( cell culture ) I.P Raksharab 1ml ( dose ) single doss vial injection to my dog 25-10-13 ) bites my sister, and I had taken 5 does of injection by food control need to follow? My mother friends are telling to avoid non vegetarian & fish completely for 3 or 6 months? Now my dog s health is Ok." -107049,What causes headache with tight chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of acute gastritis and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more in your partner's case. Antibiotic like Co amoxiclav and Coumadin are known too cause gastritis and GERD. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of hiccups, burning chest pain, vomiting etc. So give him combination of antacid (pantoprazole) and anti Emetic (domperidone). Stop all these drugs. Tell him to avoid hot and spicy food. Don't worry, he will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your partner. Thanks. ","Hi, my partner had a surgery yesterday on his last 2 fingers of his right hand. he sliced them while trying to catch a broken mug. the thing is, after the surgery they prescribed him 'Co-amoxiclav 500/125mg' and 'Co-codamol 8mg/500mg' soon after leaving the hospital he began to have hiccups that are burning his chest and its been continous for the past 20 hours. he is vomitting but explains its not from the stomach, he feels the strain in his chest. im not sure if this is usual or what i should do, could you possibly help?" -66921,Suggest treatment for salivary gland infection,"Hi! Good evening!Joint pains following Chikungunya is a common feature. However, it is not due to higher levels of uric acid. Gouty arthritis is due to increased uric acid level but high uric acid level need not be correlated with gout. The best intervention at this level is dietary restriction like your father must avoid the foods which are rich in purines ( the breakdown of which results in uric acid formation) e.g beans, red meat, organ meals, alcohol (beer) etc. He must take lot of oral fluids to maintain a good urine output so that the excess of uric acid gets eliminated from the body.Regards! ","i want to know whether chikungunya has got some relationship with higher levels of uric acid or not?my father, he is 57 years old now, he had chikungunya few days back, but the symptoms are still prevailing, and now he has got his uric acid level raised. its value is 7.4 in his blood" -14545,I have heavy bleeding and spotting at times. Is there a possibility that I might have ectopic pregnancy?,"Hello. If pregnancy is the concern, then the best way to find out is to get a blood serum beta hCG test done. This is a confirmatory test for pregnancy as the urine pregnancy kits may show false positive results. If the level of hCG is more than 1 or raised, then pregnancy is confirmed. If the level is less than 1, then pregnancy is completely ruled out. If the test is positive, then you should undergo an ultrasound pelvis to locate the pregnancy for its site, which could be intrauterine or possibly in the tubes (ectopic). If the USG shows extrauterine pregnancy, then you would require a laparoscopic salpingectomy to remove the damaged tube along with the ectopic pregnancy. If the pregnancy is intrauterine, then you may decide upon continuing the pregnancy. If the test is negative, then the possible cause remains UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) or a possible PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) or endometriosis. Also, stress per se can cause derangement of hormonal balance and can cause heavy bleeding in spite of being on continuous progesterone pills. This can be controlled with antifibrinolytics in the absence of pregnancy. ","Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I decided to contact you because I do not know what to do. I had sex with my husband, and then we found out that he had a chlamydia infection. Since then, I am feeling sick all the time. My stomach was hurting a lot, and I had problems with passing urine, and it started to hurt deep inside. I went to a sexual health clinic, and I had a test (it came out as negative after one week), and they treated me for chlamydia. I was told to wait for a week for the symptoms to stop, but it was just getting worse and worse. I had heavy bleeding, spotting at times, and I was not able to move because of the pain. Those are just some of the symptoms I was having. I came back to the clinic, and they thought it could be PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease). So, they treated me for that. But those antibiotics did not help as well. I still have abdominal pain. I can feel something moving and kicking inside me. It is there all the time. I was at the clinic yesterday, and I had two pregnancy tests. The results came out the same (one clear line and the other one very light). The possibility of me being pregnant is very less because I was taking birth control pills for 2 years, and we always use condoms. Except for one time which was two months ago, but my husband did not ejaculate inside me. I did not have periods for 2 years, and that is why the bleeding worried me. I stopped taking birth control pills one week ago because I was worried that it could be pregnancy. I have read a lot about ectopic pregnancy, and the symptoms are the same as what I have been experiencing. I did two pregnancy tests at home, and they were negative. The sexual health clinic said that there is a possibility that I might have an ectopic pregnancy. I am very scared. It has been two months already, and I cannot stand it. What do I do? Am I pregnant?" -79045,Is a GFR of 57 normal?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.Your concern is understandable. As an Urologist, let me advise you, that with CKD(Chronic Kidney Disease), you're prone to electrolyte (salt and potassium), changes with diarrhoea. The kidney function tests, like blood creatinine, and urea with electrolytes need to be checked, and corrected according to changes seen. An Ultrasound scan of the abdomen may be advised, if needed.You may need admission after an examination.You should be careful to avoid potassium rich diets,like fresh fruits,coconut water, and adding table salt.Take fluid intake slightly more than urine output.You may contact me by name, with reports ,for expert opinion. ","Yes, recently I have had pains on my side and back. I am 54 years old, have high blood presure under control and diagnosed with chronic Kidney disease. Recently from time to time I have had almost all liquid diahreah, especially when stressed. What should I do?I will see my Doctor on this...thanks anyway." -76759,What causes severe abdominal pain and fever while suffering from a kidney infection?,"Hi, The chance of congenital absence of one kidney is more. So the problem might be since birth. Infection of kidney like chronic infection can lead damage of kidney and loss of its portion but total absence of one kidney could not be due to that. The surgical removal or congenital absence seems most likely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","My husband has just found out he may have one kidney he s 49 years old and thought he had two, he also has arthritis since he was 17 years old is there conditions that could cause him to have one kidney later in life or is there just birth defects that creates him to only have one kidney" -11120,Will pleural thickening worsen with age?,"Hi. Please relax. You have probably healed your TB (tuberculosis) and there is nothing to worry right now. Pleural thickening has happened as a result of the effusion you had. It is a way of healing which the body does when effusion happens. It will not get worse with age and you will not get TB again. There are no higher chances of cancer also related to that. A large number of people suffer from this and it does not affect life in any way. Thickening usually does not get reversed. It will remain there. The only problem which you might face in visa interview is, if they require your chest x-ray to be done and then thickening will be seen. Now, it is evident that they will get your other tests done to rule out active TB, which should come negative. There are certain countries which bar people who have had TB. But, I do not think such policies are present in working visa. I would recommend you to read the specific country website and also consult some agent about this before you fill the medical declaration. Except for the visa, it will not cause any issue in your life. ","Hi doctor, One year ago, I had massive left-sided pleural effusion with respiratory distress. Pigtail insertion was done and it was indicative of TB. Now, my ATT is stopped. After two months of treatment, my ultrasound report said that pleural thickening is seen along left posterolateral chest wall. Now, I do not have any symptom like chest pain, breathlessness and cough. As I am fit and healthy, I have stopped the treatment. Will pleural thickening get worsen with age? Will the person in question face a higher risk of having lung disease in future? Now my age is 21. Is pleural thickening reversible in my case? I would like to go abroad for job. Will pleural thickening create any problem in my working visa? If yes, what can I do? Please help." -200064,What precautions to be taken in child after spinal fusion surgery?,heal-scar-injury-heal-scar cycle can lead on to keloid formation and to be seen by doctor; red spots may not be related and may be due to betadine skin contact dermatitis. ,"My 5 year old son fell a few weeks ago and grazed his knee quite badly. It started to heal nicely, except he keeps falling on the same spot and has opened up the scab a few times and now it seems a little pussie. We have been treating it with betadine but he seems to have developed red spots going up his leg and one or two on the other leg, what would you suggest, should I take him to the GP???" -239892,What are the main factors associated with the cause of dizziness?,"Hi Dear,Not having child and feeling depressed is a normal phenomena.nut you should come out of this with the help of psychiatrist.you and your husband is going through depression and both of you need consult psychiatrist.with the help of drugs and psychotherapy you feel well and think of other option of having child.You can contact infertility specialist for such complain.What are the reports of both of you suggest?what is the reason behind not having child?Thank you ","SIR, I DONT HAVE CHILDRENS .12 YEARS FINISHED.MY MAIN PROBLEM IS MY HUSBAND IS GOING UNDER DEPRESSION,INFERIORITY COMPLEX DUE TO HIS PROBLEM .WE TRIED ALL THE TREATMENT EVEN ICSI LAST YEAR THAT ALSO FAILED. NOW IAM THINKING ABOUT AT ANY COST AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.CAN YOU ADVICE ME DOCTOR. SMITHA SUDHEER,KUWAIT" -106138,Suggest treatment for constant cough,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases in your case. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...For the last four nights or so when I first go to bed and lay down I have chest pain and after awhile it goes away but I have also been awoken by it again later in the night, I have had palpitations occasionally for awhile now and they occur during sex along with shortness of breath....today I am noticing the same chest pain and fatigue and shortness of breath...can you please advise me...I am female and 39." -252971,What causes pelvicaliceal fullness in fetal kidney on pregnancy scan?,if you take my opinion then I would suggest you that don't worry and yes you can go for an ivf for 3rd time and this time it can be a successful one ,"Hi,Dr.Aniruddha Malpani Ihave done ivf treatement two times but not succeed becausesometimes myuterus lining becomes thick and my left fellopion tube is hydrosalpings and I have done leproscopy and hystroscopy in 2007 before ivf And my uterus is unicornuate type so Iwant to know that can I take ivf treatment for third time And my eggis not make very well during ivf treament please suggest me." -109007,Suggest treatment for breathing problems with fibromyalgia and hiatus hernia,"Hi. I can understand your concern. Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have had a very bad chest cough for sixteen months producing thick green sputum all the time can hardly converse due to constant coughing , had antibiotics , steroids , on 3 inhalers and 6 carbocisistene caps a day . had 4 chest xrays all came back clear , sputum chest shows infection hence the steroids and anti biotics . finally saw chest specialist had cat scan showed up hardening of lungs and rigidity more so in right lung plus my heart is beating faster than normal test showed no abnormaity my blood pressure high most of the time not treated for this . on my sicknote says copd yet specialist not so sure hurts in my ribs when I cough or bend over feels hard ? due to see doc tomorrow can you help by the way I am 53 female never smoked in my life but did work in office in a foundry years ago" -235273,How can panic attacks be managed?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. From the available description it appears that you are most likely dealing with cyclothymia a mild form of bipolar disorder. There disorder have serious implications on human life and behaviour but unfortunately treatment options are very limited. The available treatment options help to some extent but the psychotherapies help to a great extent. In my opinion you need to see a psychotherapist in your city as soon as possible.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I have always been a hyper person. I talk extremely fast most days. I take on huge projects and will kill myself and finish them in record time.I suffer with bad mood swings of irritability and rage at least several times a month maybe more some times especially right before my period. I was diagnosed bipolar by a doctor, but don t have depression or reckless behavior so another doctor undiagnosed me because the meds didn t help and said I was just naturally hyper. I thought maybe it could be hormonal . All I know is I am so sick of going through it and my 11 year relationship to a good man is about to end over this if I can t fix the mood swings. He knows I can t help it and something is wrong, but its been wrong at least since age 22 , maybe even as a kid. I first saw a doctor about this around 2003 or so and nothing has ever gotten better only worse. had several doctors and several meds. I need serious help figuring it out fast or I will lose the man I love. oH I am 45 now. Does anyone have advice" -1250,I have irritation type of headache due to prolonged lying in quarantine period. Please help.,"Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern. I need to know more about your headache. How and when does it start? Is it unilateral or both sides? Is it intermittent or continuous or any diurnal variation? Any aggravating or relieving factors? Light or noise sensitivity? Does it associate with nausea, vomiting, or blurring of vision? Did you have a history of migraines or asthma? Any history of fever or sinusitis? You should always note the red flags of headache such as sudden onset of headache, the onset of headache after 50 years of age, increased frequency or severity of headache, new onset of headache with an underlying medical condition, headache with concomitant systemic illness (fever and weight loss), focal neurologic signs or symptoms, blurring of vision. In that case, you need urgent evaluation. If they are absent, you need not be worried. Some times neck muscle tension stiffness may lead to headaches, as in your case. Simple Paracetamol or muscle relaxant will be useful. Adjust your sleeping position, try not to use high pillows. Another most common cause of headache is migraine. Simple Paracetamol at the onset of the headache will be helpful. Also, avoid triggers that lead to a headache. You should have adequate sleep, avoid stress, and take meals on time. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I have a headache in my upper part of the head. I do not know if it is connected with my neck because I had stiff neck due to my sleeping position. Well I lay down to bed most of the time due to quarantine and after I had that stiff neck I had this. It is not actually a headache, I guess it is like irritation in my upper head. I do not know if it should be treated with a pain reliever. As it is not that severe I did not take it." -116413,What are the side effects of a prolonged use of lobazam?,"Finax (finasteride) is highly unlikely to cause weight gain but there are some individuals who experience weight gain with Finax. I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for alternative therapy if you think your weight gain is significant. If it is not much, you can give lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise a try. Hope this helps you in making the decision, Thanks. ","Dear sir, i have consulted with skin specialist for hair fall in my home town. he suggested me to take the following tablets. I) finax II) becomin whether these tablets increases my body weight. i am confused now whether to use this or not. my friends are telling that it increases my weight. please suggest me in this regard." -166290,Suggest treatment for severe pain in the legs,Hi.Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that you have got a soft tissue injury and not deep seated injury..Due to soft tissue injury there has been inflammation of soft tissues and a lso there is accumulation of inflammatory fluid leading to swelling on temple that has progressed to cheek..As you have no other symptoms you need not to worry as gradually the swelling will subside.You can do cool compresses over the swelling 2 to 3 times a day..You can take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..Do not sleep on the side that is swollen to prevent compressing or pressure over the area..In case if swelling does not improve in a week or there is exaggeration of symptoms consult a General Physician and get evaluated..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ,"Fell and hit head on door frame. Slight swelling in temple moving into cheek. Little to no discoloration. Slight pressure, no headaches, no dizziness, no blurred vision on that side. Just slightly worried. Swelling seeming to increase even after 48hrs +" -149860,"Fatigue, cold. Diagnosed low WBC. History of thyroid removal, on synthroid and metformin. Suggested leukemia the possible reason for low WBC. Advice","Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.The tube you passed was the parasite, it means that the medication is working, the parasites are dying and its the dead parasites that are coming out with your stools. There will be more of them coming out in the following week, so dont panic. This is the way it is supposed to happen. I hope this answered your question. ","i m a 27 year old white male. I ve been having diharrhea with small amounts of blood in it, i ve felt nauseous but have not vomitted. I went to the doctor they told me i had a parasite and put me on antibiotics . I ve been taking the antibiotics for about 5 days now and today i passed, along with diharrhea a small thin red/maroon colored tube. about 1 inch long and hollow. I have been taking cipro for the parasite, but could this be something worse?" -72419,How to conceive a child without a live sperm?,"Hi MaggieFrom your notes it is clear that you have been trying for baby only since 4 months. Please note that among young couples trying for conception about 80% conceive in the first year and another 10% in the second year. Do you have regular periods. If so then in all probability you are ovulating regularly and there is no need to go for check up. I suggest you wait atleast for a year before you consult doctor. Take a tablet of folic acid daily. To increase your chances of conception maintain normal BMI, quit smoking if you are a smoker and have intercourse atleast three times in a week.If it is still worrying you consult with your GP and get your Day 21 serum progesterone and your husbands semen analysis done. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. ","hi my name is Maggie, I am 19 years old and i live in manchester. my fiance and me are wiling for a baby but we cant see any resoults. i stopped taking my anticontraceptive pills about 4 months ago. my fiance is worried that there is something wrong with him, and i am scared that it's me. my question is, how and where i can go to test my self if i can ever have baby in future?" -179887,Done inguinal hernia repair and neurectomy. Pain and limping,in my opinion no reason to panic as these types of problems come in many and these can be corrected naturally when baby grows and there is no harm if slight increase may not affect the baby of any problem your doctor is right must follow your doctor ,hello. in my ultrasound at 26 weeks today my doctor told me has slightly enlarged brain ventricles...of one extra centimeter...she old me not to worry about it as it is not cause for alarm and it is probably nothing and we will just follow up and keep checking but i am very worried. what does this mean if it turns out to be true? how will this afeect my baby? -223662,How to treat indent in penis?,"Hello, Grade1 varicocele generally does not require surgery. If you are experiencing pain or in case of infertility. surgery may be considered. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician ",What should I do about my varicocele grade 1?Is Surgery necessary for that? I m always feeling that my left penis going down and right penis always shriking upside and sometimes i m feeling pain in right penis mostely in morning time.Please advice.Thanks in Advance -100247,What causes swollen lymph node and a bump above it?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Stop wet warm compresses with immediate effect. Armpit skin is very sensitive.This can be either a Lymph node as it is lost sometimes to be palpated. Sebaceous cyst is always attached to the skin and always palpable. The only way to get a proper diagnosis is FNAC, that is fine needle aspiration cytology , done if required under ultrasonographic guidance, or a biopsy.Is there is a lump in the breast ?Get this done and be assured, Whatever is the result this is treatable. IF infective just a few weeks course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines, If cancerous treatment under the care of an Onco-surgeon and Oncologist. ",I have a non-painful hard lump in my armpit about the size of a pea. It's under the skin and sometimes it's easy to feel and sometimes it seems like it disappears into my arpit and then I have to really press the area to find it. I've had it a little longer than a week. I've been applying wet warm compresses to it at least twice a day for the past 4 days. How worried do I need to be that it could be cancerous? -72745,Suggest treatment for infertility,Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.Your report tou decribed here is incomplete.Motility should be atleast 50%.Morphology atleast 70%.Liquefaction time less than 20 mins.If your reports dont have normal parameters or have low count or motility then ultrasound color doppler of scrotum should be done.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. ,"Hello doctor, I got my semen analysis report couple of days ago and i am worried when i saw that report... Sperm volume - 1.8 visibility normal concentration - 0.0 I don't understand why my report is like this. Please help me whether I can become father or not." -227953,"What does "" puscells:4-5,sperm count:65million/ml and motility:65% from sperm test suggest?","HelloThanks for query .The problem of erectile Dysfunction that you are facing is mostly due to what is called as Performance Anxiety .Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection and delay ejaculation. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Taking Sildenafil (Viagra) or Cialis as on demand will help to get good hard sustainable erection and to have enjoyable sex.Dr.Patil. ",I sometimes find it difficlut in getting erceted and therefore cannot perform sex to my satisfaction. Could you please let me know the cause and how to treat it to make me perform better. https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ","Hello doctor,Does wearing an eyeglass for a long period of time for the sake of fashion will cause any eye problem or dependency in my life? I have purchased eyeglass from a reputed store. From my childhood, I do not have any eye problem." -242056,Can Adderal be taken for narcolepsy and major depressive disorder?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicIf you want to get off suboxone, do it gradually.Try to decrease the dose 0.4 mg per day or more slowly, rest depend upon the dependence or dose of suboxone. That would help to control withdrawal. For anxiety symptoms, you can take low dose benzodiazepine. In your ADHD, i can not say much. It may be misdiagnosed due to your addiction. Thanks ",I am an addict I am on saboxin and some anxiety medicine. I can function but I think I need to get off saboxin and work on some of my problems. I have been going to a dr in Houston but he told me I have all the signs of adha and wants to see about medicine for that but he also says my addiction is hopeless I need someone to help -177007,Suggest treatment for frequent subconjunctival hemorrhages,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Sorry to hear about the severe head injury you have had and hope you are recovering fast.The headache can be due to the injury but your blurred vision requires an immediate consultation with the ophthalmologist. The eyes are vital organs and have many connections in the brain. Eyes are made up of sensitive layers of tissues which help in image formation. An injury to the layers in the eye can cause blurred vision. It can also be caused by injury to nerves and muscles related to the eyes. I suggest you please take an opinion from an ophthalmologist immediately, if not taken earlier. Please explain your symptoms in detail and get your eyes examined and visual filed tests done. ","yes i had a severe head trauma 3 days ago that required 3 staples on the top left side. yesterday i started expirencing severe pain behind my left eye accompanied by blurred vision and eye twitching, and followed by a severe headache above the eye. i am wondering if this is normal and can be adressed with my dr in 3 days at the follow up or if i should seek imediate medical attention. thanks sam plumley" -94590,What causes lump towards armpit closer to chest?,"Hi dear ,Understanding your concern. as per your query sore moving lump in jaw line is a lipoma which is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas are non-cancerous . Sometimes they become painful and biggest in size due to infection and become cause of concern . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon . Doctor may remove lipoma under local anesthesia by giving small incision . Doctor may perform certain test before treating it like blood tests , biopsy and CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out condition like mucocele and cyst.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",I have had this bump in my leg that moves around for awhile now all of a sudden i have a bump in my jaw line that moves around... it seems like the bump in my leg has now disapeard. The lump is sore when i touch it or move it around and my side of my face feels a little swollen. Can you please tell me what you think? thanks. -198193,What causes small white bumps on knees?,your child may have asthma if other child also have. it can be diagnosed by pulmorary function test and blood level of igE and eosinophils. ,"Hi Dr, my four year old start having short breath few months ago. I took her to our pediatrician. he checked her and said it s nothing. I was worried she had asthma since my son has asthma. now I am worried if it has something to do with her heart. when she sleep she is ok. but when she is awake for time to time I see her trying to take a deep breath and seems hard and she also complain about it. please can you help me. thanks" -48069,Suggest remedy for persistent chest pains,"Dear Mrs,To give you a complete answer I need all his discharge papers, his last echocardiography answer and the loops of his last coronary angiography and stenting.However, based on provided information, if his Mammary artery is completely blocked, then there is no risk of another heart attack, and sometimes, when an artery is blocked the other one starts supply the region of that artery, or if he already has had a heart attack in that region in the past, then it will cause him no further harm.If his doctor told you that he will improve after the stent he has put, most probably it was an important artery and he will feel the difference soon.Wish a good health to your husbandIn case of any further questions, don't hesitate to contact me with more detailed information.Regards,Dr Baghdasaryan ","My husband just had a stent put in his coronary artery - he has had several before including a 3 vessel bypass and a ballloon to open the first blockage he had (which produced a heart attack and damage to his left heart muscle. The doctor also told me that my husband has an artery , the mammary artery, that remains blocked . He said the thought of putting two stints in but they would likely close as it is too long - my question is what will this mean to his day-to-day functioning and is it likely to cause another heart attack? the doctor said the stent he put in should give him a good improvement." -69847,Will it be safe to take Motrin(800mg) for bee sting on right bicep?,"Hello,Typhoid is a bacterial infection and becomes all right in 10-14 days of proper antibiotic course.Weakness is expected after getting sick from dengue and typhoid infection.Nothing to worry as weakness wold go away gradually.Keep taking vitamins,eat healthy and drink plenty of water.Thanks ","I had been diagonised with Typhoid and dengue 1 month back. I got admitted in hospital and was given 6 bottles of IV fluids and got dischared in 2 days. My platelet count was within limits - 1.5 Lakhs. Later doctor advised me to take 6-8 litres of water a day and asked me to avoid oil and spicy foods. But still I get feverish feeling (my temperature is however normal) , weakness and body pain after 6pm and whole of the night. I am also taking some vitamins as prescribed by Doctor and I feel quite normal during the day. Any suggestions in this regard? Do i still have typhoid virus and how long will this problem be there?" -41886,How to overcome the hair fall problem?,"Hi and thank you for contacting HCMYou seem to be greatly disturbed by your hairfall as you have repeated many times.I would have liked if you added some details of yourself as well such as age, sex, illnesses, etc.If you are male, family history of hair loss or balding is an important cause which can affect you. It may start quite early in some people esp if there is any added stress, illnesses, medications, etcOther causes maybe dandruff, change in lifestyle, shifting to a new place, recent fever, typhoid, other sickness, any new regular medications, chemical treatments and beauty treatment for hair. Also esp in females hormonal problems maybe associated. Any history of thyroid disorders, menstrual problems.If you can identify the cause, i would advise you to treat it accordingly after consulting a dermatologist. Check the hemoglobin and iron levels of blood as well.Reduce stress, pollution, eat well with lot of vitamins and minerals as it is important for hair. get rest.Add a biotin 10mg capsule daily for at least 2 months. Apply tress gro or recute hair solution at night to scalp.You will gradually notice improvement in hair fall and new growth, but continue the treatment. Anaphase or Renocia shampoo is good for you.Avoid styling products, hair ironing, straightening etc.And consult the dermatologist regarding tests and further treatment as advised.Hope this helps. Don't worry. Your stress will make it worse. ",I Am suffering from hair fall from past 2 years.I Am suffering from hair fall from past 2 years....I Am suffering from hair fall from past 2 years.I Am suffering from hair fall from past 2 years....I Am suffering from hair fall from past 2 years.I Am suffering from hair fall from past 2 years............. -83845,What causes fluid retention in abdomen after being treated for liver cancer?,"Hi there,If you mean what causes him not being able to urinate, then this could be due to him being unable to urinate from a few common reasons. The first is due to dehydration, which can be seen in patients undergoing chemo as they may be nauseated and not stay well hydrated. The second reason may be damage to his kidneys from the chemotherapy, which causes them not to work very well. This is more difficult to say without knowing the exact type of chemo, but gemcitabine is commonly use for gallbladder cancer and can cause nephrotoxicity (damage to the kidneys).The third reason could simply be to something obstructing (blocking) the urethra such as the prostate, which is very common in older men. If he hasn't urinated in three days, he likely needs hydration and a catheter inserted to monitor his urine output. I'd encourage your friend to return to his doctor or the emergency room immediately.I hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My friend (male 70) has gall bladder cancer and had chemo. The cancer has shrunk but he know has spots on liver and hasn't passed fluid for three days. What could have caused the retention. Thanks for assistance. Alexandra" -240462,Suggest treatment for mental health disorder,"Hi,Thanks for writingJolyon tablets are prescription medicines, and should never be taken without professional advise. What you report suggests a condition known as acute akathesia. Sleeping pills might help in this, but he needs proper supervision by a psychiatrist. Hope that helps,Dr A Rao ",Hi this kaladevi from chennai. My brother took jolyon md 5 tablet twice a day without doctor prescription.before 4 days.now he is saying tat he not able to sit normaly.he wants to run and jump.so we went to physcartist. now he gave libotyp * ds and 2 more sleeping pills. is that ok?? -56076,Suggest remedy for high bp,"Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. You should not worry. I'll try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that angiography its not painfull.It is made through local anesthesia in the plase of punctuation. The point of punctuation might be in your inguinal aera or in your wrist. So you will feel just the a small pain like when you take a blood analyze.Then the plase in under anesthesia and you don't feel anything.If you have problems with your coronary arteries it might happen to experience chest pains but they will be resolved through the procedure. Angor de novo its a medical term to explain a typical heart pain that appears for the first time. The term de nove means new pain,in a period between 30 days.This means that this complains should be verified through angiography. Hope I was helpfull. Wish you good luck. Best regards, Dr.Ervina. ","dear doctor , please let me know angioplasty , does it hurt while doing , as I have scheduled for same on the 14 December 2011, also explain what is the meaning of ""high suspicion of de novo angina"" specially the word 'de novo' Thanks Channa" -106016,What causes chest pain?,"Hey,I would suggest to consult hospital soon.As you are having back pain and dysphagia.Go for X-Ray and Sos base CT scan. ","So heres my problem. I have had an upper respritory infection for several months (like more than 3) and wonder if it could be related to my back pain. I have this horrible pain in my back, mainly right under my shoulder blade which hurts far greater if I attempt to eat or drink anything. I could chew my food a million times and as soon as it starts going down my throat my entire back tenses up and I practically double over in pain. This has been happening for about a week just so you have a time frame. I currently take an antibiotic for the URI and also have an inhaler because it has been difficult to breath. I suppose my main question is if this could all be related to the URI or if I need to go ahead and go to like a hospitals prompt care to get xrays and a better diagnosis?" -230150,Why is my semen quantity less? Why I don't get orgasm?,"HelloYour husband's symptoms may be due to many causes like lung problem,cardiac causes,acid reflux etc.He may need clinical examination and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,lipid profile,chest X-ray (PA view),ECG in all leads,TMT,upper GI endoscopy,ultrasound of abdomen.Further requirement of investigations depend on above basic investigations.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",My husband is 33 and right now now in the best of health. He has had a weird coughing chocking thing going on where he starts to cough and ends up chocking on nothing like his wind pipe closes up. And then the tingling in left arm and leg and a pain in the middle of his chest. Why should I do? -104806,Suggest remedies for persistent cough,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Yes, possibility of compression of nerves due to spinal issue is more likely.Numbness, pain on dermatome area is characteristic feature of nerve compression.So get done repeat MRI spine for this.Physiotherapy, pregabalin and vitamin B12 tablets are helpful instead some cases.Application of ice packs on affected area is also beneficial.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Experiencing numbness and pain around waist up to the ribcage. Soreness if pushing on stomach from one hip to the other, Feels like an intertube around stomach. Had back surgery 60 days ago to fuse one vertebrae and scrape bones. Legs are still numb after surgery. Doctor says it is all from the back." -53519,What causes heaviness during breathing and numb abdomen?,"Hi,I carefully passed through your question and would explain that considering your young age, the most probable cause of your complaints seems to be anxiety. Anyway, the fact that you take birth control pills, makes you more susceptible to increased cardio-vascular risk and exacerbates headaches.So, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests to investigate for other possible causes underlying your symptoms: - a chest X ray study and respiratory function tests to exclude a lung disorder- a resting ECG- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction- a cardiac stress test- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation. If all the above tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your troubles. Hope this will be helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.Kind regards,Dr. Iliri ","I feel like a blockage of breathing ? Im 16 female, im on birthcontrol, i have heart palpulations sometimes. I have had headaches lately.. usually when im with a few people i feel i cant breathe, but now Its happening when im just sitting at home. I feel often dizy, sharp pains in chest a lot. Im just scared and dont know whats going on. I fear like, when i cant breathe im going to die." -14802,"I need an advice, I am thinking of doing medicine in Bulgaria. I have a weak memory","Hi. First of all, I like to extend my best wishes for medicine in Bulgaria, as this is the only profession in the world which pays you both respect and money albeit it requires very hard work. As you have mentioned in your narration that you failed twice in your pharmacy exams, I like to tell you that memory is not the only reason for failing in anything, say academics, sports, business and so on. Other than memory, it could be your disinterest, change of plan, your engagement in other activities, substance abuse, not keeping good health, etc. With such a brief description, it is very hard to tell you about your memory, but I assume that if you secured pharmacy, that indicates you are not the weak memory kind of guy. I suggest to have an assessment of your caliber and plan accordingly. ","Hi doctor, I need advice. I am thinking of studying medicine in Bulgaria. I failed twice in my first-year pharmacy degree UK. I think I have a weak memory. Please help me." -66795,How to treat ear infection caused fever in a child?,"Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of TONGUE bone lump, I would come up with only one and one possibility and that is is a cyst with recurrent infections!I think not to worry much about this but get examined by a surgeon for confirmation and potential surgical removal!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ",I have a bump on the back right side of my tongue. It has been there for about four weeks and from time to time seems to have a white head/center in it. It only hurts if I bump it or once in a while it will leak a fluid. Can you tell me what it might be? -123474,What does anteflexed uterus on transabdominal scan mean?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having gastro-enteritis.go for one course of Ofloxacilin, tinidazole combination medicine course for 3 days.Take antispasmodic tablet like Dicyclomine for pain in abdomen to get temporary relief from pain.Take light diet for 3 days.Ok and take care. ",I have this pain in my lower stomach right under my belly button and I went to hospital and doctor says its not kidney stones or hernia may be muscle inflamed he gave me pills but the pain still comes and goes sharp pain I really wanna know what I have they didn t do X-ray just felt my lower stomach?? -227620,What are the chances of parenthood with motility rate at 10%?,Welcome to healthcaremagic.com and myself Dr. Atishay Bukharia would be answering your questions.. pinching is not going to cause gynecomastia so for confirming the diagnosis physical examination is required and if possible you can also send us the photograph. gynecomastia frequently associated with low testosterone so you can also investigate this hormone. Hope it helpsIf you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact usRegards. ,this is abhishek and when i was in class 9th ..one of my friend pinched my right hand side nipples .. then from that time only my right hand side nipple ...is enlarged ...now i am in 12 .. .i just want to know .. is this GYNECOMASTIA ... or is it a fat tissue .. my hieght is 5.8 ...wieght is 65 ...age is 19 -108981,Suggest medication for allergic asthma,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Body stress with Seasonal Viral/Bacterial Infections.Remedy-Consult your Physician or Gp doctor.Take enough food / fluids to improve your immune strength andStick to 8 hrs sleep.Avoid irritants like smoking, and exposure to dusts. Treat seasonal flare ups by antibiotics and allegra and or montelucast-Singulair.Don't create dependence on these drugs, but build up your own defences with recouperative life style as suggested above.Hence a visit to a doctor in case of flare up is the need for your case.You will live well if you have corrected life style.Good diet with regular respiratory exercises and walking exercise, would keep you away from such attacksHope this would help you to solve your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","Are there any long term solutions for bronchitis. I am an 18 year old female who gets at least 3 cases of bronchitis a year. I have a history of asthma but have been discharged from my pulmonologist for 3 years because at my success of managing it. I also have horrible allergies and am taking Allegra and Singulair daily. It seems that my bouts of bronchitis have gotten worse as I've gotten older. It's getting pretty pathetic when I go to the doctor, but my mom insists I do because I've gotten pneumonia a few times before when I was younger. Everytime I get a virus or am too stressed because of finals or something, it'll always turn to bronchitis. Is there any solution for this or do I just need to suffer through them?" -125647,"Have had a total hysterectomy. Had omentum and appendix removed, ovarian cancer diagnosed. Chemo therapy?","Dear sir, vomiting i just one of the symptoms of appendicitis. it is usually associated with right lower abdominal pain, nausea and muscle guarding and fever. BUT also absence of these symptoms doesnt exclude the appendicitis. The best way to rule this out is to go to hospital and do blood test and ultrasound. If it hurts when you breath it can also be cholecystits or gastric disorder such as hiatal hernia or GERD. Wish you good health, Ivan Romich ",I have a pain in my lower right abdomen . I have not been sick of had stomach upset but the pain is worse when i take a deep breathe or move around. Sometimes the pain is also stabbing . I am worried it could be appendicitus but i also think it could be a stomach muscle problem. F it was appendicitus would i be vomiting? i -66440,Will ampiclox be able to heal symptoms of withlow?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.You have to check for the common causes like two things you have mentioned is malaria and dengue, third one is TB. TB causes evening rise in temperature.TB temperature are particularly not a high its a low fever.I advice you should think for it. You must be tested for itIn other causes we can include common viral fever, this nothing requires a treatment it will go of with limited time period.I advice you should be investigated for both.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ",i m 45 yrs old having a fever since 8 days for the first 3 to 4 days it was 100-102 but now its only 98 to99.5 but it appears on my body everday for 1 hrs after 7.00pm.I have consult with my family doctor he advise me to check my blood twice to detect whether it is malaria or dengue.now i m having 2 doses of antibiotic please suggest. -13587,I always stammer while speaking. Please guide me.,"Hello. Stammering or stuttering is either because of structural or functional aspects. A structural defect is most commonly tongue-tie if you had at birth during your speech development. Functional aspects are almost always due to stress and decreased self-confidence levels. (unless you got any neurological problem, which is usually not). To check for tongue-tie, try to touch your chin with tongue. If you can reach the beginning of chin, then there is no structural problem. ","Hello doctor, I always stutter or stammer while speaking. Please guide me." -133695,Suggest medication for hay fever,"Hello & Welcome To HCM,I had gone through the case, These symptoms are due some aerosol allergens.So do not worry.First you take Anti allergy tablet Allegra for three days and use moisturizer for local application.Do not scratch.If you do not find fine then consult to local doctor. Clean the house.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks & Regards:Dr.Soni VermaHomoepathic Doctor, Nutritionist ","I am having red itchy bumps on my wrists, arms legs, toes. I am trying not to scratch. I have just newly built a pretty large addition to my house. I feel like this reaction could be coming from the allergens in the air from paint, sheet rock, dust, and or the installation materials that is in my environment. These materials are not suppose to be toxic, and other members of my family have had some of these symptoms, however my mother said that she doesn't itch." -78343,Suggest treatment for 6 mm stone in the right kidney,HelloThanks for query .You have undergone renal transplant but unfortunately there is rejection of transplanted kidney due to CMV viral infection .In a given scenario the only option is to do Dialysis at frequent interval till you manage to get renal transplant again .To transplant a kidney again is the the only option to have a normal life.Dr.Patil. ,"Dear sir, i have done transplantation on march 14th 2011 two and a half months the kidney is good. due to various drugs changes CMV virus got attacked and i am back on dialysis. We are not in a position to come out of situation. day by day health is deteriorating.pl help us" -130819,Suggest therapy for asthma,Hii appreciate your concernLooking at your symptoms it seems that you are suffering from upper respiratory infectionin my opinion you need a course of antibiotics like augmentin 1 gm twice daily tab acetaminophen for pain reliefSyrup benadryl for coughtab pantoprazole to reduce drug induced hyperaciditydo warm saline gargles and steam inhalation Hope this helps youwish you good healthtake care ,Hello. I've got cough n' cold and severe body pain since last 7days.Terrible neck pain (all around) and I m getting vibrations on the central part of the skull each time i cough. Tried various medicines like Combiflam and Nicip. Nothings seems to be working out.Kindly help by suggesting some good medicine. :-( -151410,How to treat the acute pain in the buttock side?,"Hello,The symptoms can be related to many medical conditions. One of the common conditions is magnesium deficiency. I suggest to take a magnesium supplement to help with muscle relaxation.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","I have been having this floating sensation for several months now, like a high, drunk feeling. I have one moment each day where I feel that I would pass out. Pressure in head, body has inner muscle twitching or spasm. MRI of brain is normal, diabetes and thyroid tests are norrmal" -161486,What causes calf pain while standing?,"Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. Rarely it may happen that it causes some stiffness or arithritis ,i dont think DVT may cause such pain but to be sure you may ask your physician for lab investigations and Doppler ultrasound on your lower limb venous system to exclude minor clots .Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you,Any further clarifications feel free to ask. ","I fell heavily 6 months ago on my hip and had extensive bruising - Which went after a few weeks, but my hip still hurts, deep inside. I'm flying to oz in a couple of days and just wondered if its possible a deep bruise could remain?Also I had a shoulder op at the end of oct....is there anything I should do re DVT." -165664,Could neck strain be a convulsion symptom?,you can try giving regular stretches and perfrom some regular neck strengthening exercises. it will help you ease it ,I have an extremely tight scalene muscle and it s been over a month. It seems to pinch a nerve that tingles the right side of my neck. I ve been doing some stretches with some relief but overall this problem continues. Most of the time I don t notice it but always when I play guitar I do ... any suggestions beside go see a doctor ? -207204,What causes 6 weeks baby to be fussy about having formula milk?,"Both of you could be suffering from a viral infection. It could be associated with an allergic reaction as exhibited by the rashes. But it was to be checked if the rashes are due to low platelet count. I would insist you to visit a doctor and get it evaluated.Usually irrespective of use of antibiotics, such ailments take 5-7 days to recover. All you have to take is paracetamol to reduce fever or feverishness, as well as some antiallergic like cetirizine. Sometime, such infections can cause a drop in platelet count which could require interventions including hospitalisation, depending upon the extent. ","My 12 yr old son and I have a snot free cold for last week. We have really had to push ourselves hard. He has developed a rash since this am, front and back. It disappears when pressing a glass to it, and has no blister like qualities, as apparent with flea bites. Both feel absolutely rotten" -143791,Suffering from lower backpain. Hurts to bend. What could it be?,HiIt could be coming from nerve compression in the cervical spine (trapped nerve). but also could be due to arthritis in either neck or arm.you can add ibuprofen to the co-codamol if no contraindication.MRI scan of the cervical spine will be useful in making the diagnosiskind regards ,"I am suffering with back, neck, shoulder and now wrist pain. The pains are as if I have pulled a muscle in these areas apart from in my wrist which is painful in my joint. I have been taking co-codamol, but doesn't seem to be taking any effect. This pain has been coming and going for the last 6 months, and goes as quickly has it comes." -256473,Trying to conceive. On mercilon contraceptive. Have had withdrawal bleeding. How long will it take to start ovulating again?,"Hi,Thanks for the query. Irregularity in menstrual cycles can occur due to many causes. As three of your urine pregnancy tests were negative, there is less possibility for pregnancy. But as your cycles are irregular, sometimes we may not completely relay on urine pregnancy test. So, once go for ultrasound. If ultrasound rules out the possibility of pregnancy, no need to worry. Weight gain can be due to causes like :- Decreased physical activity, altered dietary habits. - Some women complain of weight gain after using contraceptive pills. -In conditions like hypothyroidism weight gain can be seen. So, with your doctor's advice go for ultrasound, thyroid profile.Possibly this will help in finding the cause for your problem. Start doing exercises, brisk walking etc to decrease weight. Take care. ",I missed 3 periods from March- July. I took two home pregnancy tests and they were negative. I then had sex with my fiancé when he was back from Iran I missed my period again. I had all of the symptoms of pregnancy. I went to my gynecologists for a pee test and it was negative so I asked to be put on birth control.. It's now October and I still feel pregnant? I've gained 15 pounds since August and older women have asked if I was pregnant jokingly. What else can cause these symptoms? -45199,Will rash on lower abdomen get cured in 1 week?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It may be intergluteal intertrigo. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Oral antibiotics and antifungal may be taken. Apply antibiotic and antifungal cream. Avoid soap bath. Take Sitz bath in Dettol mixed water. I hope this might improve the condition. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ,"Hello , I seem to have a brownish line on the inner lining of my buttcrack I am very clean and I wash with soap and water rather than using toilet paper . I tried scrubbing it off but my skin is very irritated it feels like a rash and stings everytime I shower it is as if the skin between my buttocks tears easily . I would really like to get rid of this horrid brown line it s destroying my confidence during sex and embarrassed me terribly . Please help many thanks sarah" -104470,What causes sudden pain in the chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases.So get done ecg and 2d echo.If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.Sometimes chronic gastritis can also cause similar kind of pain and loss of appetite.So take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily.Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.Avoid hot and spicy food.Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Go for walking after meals.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","hi, i have been having some chest pains for about is a year now. it was all over my chest but then for a while it stopped but now its back. now its back and the pain is all at my left brest. its got to the point where the pain hurts so bad that i cant move and i just dont want to eat every much any more. what do you think it is?" -93702,How to treat a lump in clavicle?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM.This could be due to Post-Pacemaker Hematoma and tissue edema.As antibiotics are given and as lump has come down,would reduce in next 10 days time, and risk of abscess is very less.Still you have to watch for late infections and Abscess.Hope this would help you to resolve your query.Else Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME.Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Welcome with any other further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar,Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ",Husband had Pacemaker surgery on February 4th. We have been checking the incision daily and one side of the incision has a lump about the size of a golf ball. It was larger when he first came home and it has gone down in size. His antibiotics ended on the 9th of February. Should we be concerned? -108551,What is the cause for pain in the rib cage when blowing the nose?,"Hi thanks for asking question.Here you have no respiratory or cardiac symptoms so that causes seems to be very less in your case.First your pain might just be because of muscular strain.Excess exercise, heavy weight lifting , improper bed posture might be the cause.Give simple analgesic for that.Hot compress may be helpful.Second it could be referred pain from acid reflex or ulcer.omeprazole can be taken for it.Third it can be because of costochondritis or myositis.Complete blood examination and CRP test done.Take analgesic or antiinflammatory drug for its initial treatment.Avoid stress.I hope my suggestion will be helpful to you. ","sir,am johnson from Bahraini have pin pricking little pain in my left side chest near my front sholder. please advise, why this pain may? it is not always... some times only it comesif i feel pain i cannot turn that moment... my body should be constant and relax after some time pain will go.... please advise" -32094,Suggest remedy for getting pregnant,"Hi, I think you can have twins but it is rare. Track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. IUIwill be done the next day. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","Hi Dr,i have to take fertab 50 for the first time soon,before doing an insemination,i already have one kid ,6 years old.Is there possibilities of twins with fertab 50 from the first treatment?i am 33 years old,168cms and 59 kgs,first pregnancy was so easy but this time it is not.all medical exams were good,but no pregnancy yet so my doc suggested fertab 50 coz maybe the ovulation is weak and simple insemination coz the spermes may are not living too much in the matural way,thank you for your kind answer." -37056,"Taking antibiotic, folic acid, trying to conceive","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The treatment you have been given is to control any pelvic or urinary infection. After this treatment is over, you need to have ovulation inducing drugs under the guidance of your gynecologist. Folic acid helps in preventing the neural tube defects in the baby. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","Dear Dr. ....... i wanted to pregnant , the doctor give me iCQ, before do this i have to take antibytic. the name is metrogy 200 Pink colour for 20 pcs (1 day 2 times) and xidox 100mg (PM) - 14 pcs ( day 2 times, dark green days and my husband too. both of us. before i taken this. any side effect. my self only folic acid 5 mg. (30 days) 1 day 2 times before this i have one son. but cannot pregnant so a lot of people do this can get pregnant. Please advice? Thank you Esther Lee Yen Pin Housewife I only can pay cash and bank in to account, i do not have visa" -107903,What causes respiratory distress ?,Hi thanks for contacting HCM....Noted your child suffering from bronchitis.Pulmicort contain budesonide....Duolin contains bronchodilator hat yar s salbutamol and ipratropium bromide...In bronchitis if allergic it is necessary to relieve inflammation ...so pulmicort need to be used along with bronchodilator to relieve inflammation ....You can take both respules....in nebulization.If only one is to be used go for pulmicort as narrowing is due to inflammation.....so pulmicort will be useful....Take care.Dr.Parth ,"my son suffers from croup and bronchitis, i have pulimcort for his nebulizer which i have been using, I am running out and have duolin respules from a previous presciption, is it possible to use them for him or should i rather take him back to our gp?" -26314,During heavy workouts my heart rate goes beyond 200. Is it normal?,Hello. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hello doctor,I am a 47-year-old female, 1.64 m and 67 kg. My heart rate is 52 beats a minute when I wake up in the morning. During the day, my resting heart rate is 75 to 82 beats/minute. When I do a 5 km (37 min) walk, it is 195 to 200, and during a high-intensity exercise, it will go as high as 205. I suffer from delayed onset muscle soreness from two to three days after a big exercise session. I am often fatigued and suffer from lightheadedness and tremors after exercise, and exercise is hard work. I do have anemia and take ferrous fumarate (ferritin is 30 to 35) but all the other blood work do not show anything. A cardiogram did not show anything. Is there any specific dietary aspect I should pay attention to? What is your exercise and heart rate zone opinion? Any specific tests I should ask for?" -152654,Suggest treatment for tibial fracture,"Hi, I think you've answered your own question. It can be from very small areas that won't show up on tests. There's a simple test of iron depletion that shows if there is chronic bleeding. You can't change someone's genes nor their protein structures from the gene. It's going to be GI tract and checking for polyps and going on a lot of stomach acid medicines to also include ones that coat the lining like sucrafate and maybe misoprol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","I have Ehlers Danlos, hypermobility type. I am female, 58 years old with a lifelong history of easy bruising -- not too bad. I just couldn t be spanked even lightly as a child or I d be bruised for 2 weeks. I am having ongoing problems with slight anemia. I am vegetarian but eat iron fortified cereal daily, at least 100% of daily requirement plus the iron in a healthy vegetarian diet. My doctor found no sign of intestinal bleeding. I had my last period five years ago and expected my chronic problems with mild anemia to finally go away. The bruising has gotten slightly worse as I get older. I also bleed more easily. I do not ever take aspirin products or other NSAIDS since I had problems with bleeding from even a half a baby aspirin a day in my thirties. My doctor is concerned about the fact that even with supplementation my Fe remains low. Is anemia another Ehlers Danlos thing?" -132610,Suggest treatment for asthma,"Hi, you are safe. No need to worry much.Rhinitis means inflammation in nose. This may be due to bacterial infection or due to allergy. Since your symptoms started late winter the cause may be due to allergy.For my patients with severe allergic rhinitis I prefer intranasal nasonex( mometasone) spray . This will take care of both allergy and inflammation. For running nose along with the spray taking oral antihistamine like cetrizine will help. So I advise the same for you along with respiratory exercises. Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries. Regards ",hi doci cant smell nose remains a lil clogged.not too many symptoms but watery nose at night somtimes. had an endoscopy sinistus six years ago. am i safe? i feel normal otherwise. ptoblem began last winter. is dis rhinitis like my ent once said? i m 26 years old male -16523,What does borderline ST segment response mean in TMT?,"Hi. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) very carefully. Do not worry as ST-T changes less than 1 mm are not significant in inferior leads, and in the anterior leads also the changes are less than 1 mm. You achieved the target heart rate, and exercise tolerance was also fair. The changes reverted to normal in less than a minute. I do not think you need to worry as echocardiogram was normal. The sensitivity of TMT (treadmill test) to rule out coronary artery disease is around 70 %. In 30 % of cases, it is a false positive. Are you a smoker or alcoholic? Revert with more information to a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, I do regular health checkups and last year my test reports were normal. I had another health checkup last week. In my TMT it showed the impression as borderline ST segment response. Fair exercise tolerance. What does it mean? How serious is this? What is the next step? Tests like echocardiogram and resting ECG were normal. I am attaching my test reports." -232363,Does excess masturbation have any side effects?,"Hi, it does not sound like an STD by your description, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. Therefore, I suggest you see a Dermatologist who can examine you and advice whether you need any more investigations or not. Without examining you it is difficult to say what it is. Do not worry and get it examined. At least you will be rest assured that all is fine. And also try and keep the activities as natural as possible to avoid unnatural injuries and diseases.Take care,Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. ","I have two skin tags on the left hand side of my penis, at the very tip of the foreskin! I have been with one sexual partner for a year so would be very surprised if it s an STD but was told from a friend genital warts could take up to two years before visible? Also our sexual life does get rough so there is a potential chance of skin being damage but nothing I have noticed" -141640,Could nerve pain be a result of taking nerve block after undergoing THR surgery?,HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely due to nerve compression due to Lumbar disc herniation L4L5.MRI is necessary to rule out the extent of injury or compression.In such cases i advise my patients with muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside NSAIDs like aceclofenac and neurotropic drugs.I also advise them to do muscle strengthening excercises and send for physiotherapy along with this.For some i prescribe belts for wearing in lower back also.If no improvement with all these or the extent of nerve compression is more then surgical options like microdiscectomy or chemonucleosis.Hope this may help you.Let me know if you have any further query. ,"44 year old male, herniated the l4/l5 disc 8 years ago. I still have occasional bouts of back pain, some of which can be debilitating for days. I also have periods of weakness in my legs (normally both) that can continue upto 2 / 3 days at a time. I have also noticed that since I damaged my back I am less likely to sleep through the night without having to get up 2 or 3 times for the toilet. Should I now be looking at possible surgery" -186100,How to treat esophageal cancer?,HiI would advise you to do a pet scan to find the cause of your pain.I would advise you to take tablet morphine 10 mg twice daily after food.RegardsDr de ,"the radiologist and dr say i have baastrups disease , how is this related to the extreme pain i am having in my pelvic area, have been checked by colonoscopy, vaginal ultrasound, aortic ultrasound 3 catscans , back xrays and laproscopy, they did find a bad appendix, and removed it but the pain won t go away, sometimes its so bad i cannot sit at all. thank you," -38122,When you can conceive after taking Clomid ?,"Hello, welcome to HCM. The best day to have contact is during your ovulation. It usually occurs on 14th day of cycle. You must have contact every alternate day from 7th day to enhance you chances. If you plan on having sex two to three times a week, regardless of fertility signs, you're likely to have sex at least once during this six-day time period. Wish you good health. ",what is the best day to have a contact after taking Clomid from (day 2 6).. I m planning to have another baby!!! -224733,What causes pain in urethritis?,"Hi, You can t quit sex. You can try meditation / involving in other activities so you are busy enough to have frequent sex. Ejaculation of sperm is a normal mechanism so it needs to be discharged. You can reduce sex activity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","hello dr, recently have done a cystroscopy for a accummulation of blood in bladder.Biopsy revealed that i have a cystitis cystica. After that i have been admitted to clinic for urinary catheterization after the surgery. The problem is that after sexual intercourse or frequent erection, i urinate large blood clot sometimes 2. The urine turns clear after. I therefore returned to my urologist and he concluded that it is a prostate disorder ( as i have a high sex drive( uncontrol ). Thereafter i was administrated finasteride for 2 weeks dosage. urine culture and blood analysis demonstrates that there is no sign of malignant growth. He also added that a vein causes this and was suggested to continue normal activites even having sex. Pls can you enlighten me? Should i quit sex for healing quickly?" -256681,"New mirena placed 2 months ago and replaced, pink spotting with bad smell. What is it ?","Hellothanks for your query.As you are having skin problems, weight gain, it is better to choose a pill like Yasmin.That contains spironolactone which would counteract these effects.If it is not available in your country, consult a gynecologist for a substitute containing spironolactone pill.All the best. ","hi, whats the best contraceptive pill to take? I get greasy skin and hair, i'm prone to weight gain and bloating and my mood swings are out of control. I have had the mirina coil in the past but due to an 'inconclusive' smear I am unable to have one fitted. I also have just had a baby (6mths), since then my periods are very heavy and painful" -68370,Is random and intermittent pain in joints symptom of Lyme disease?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,The ring worm is caused by a fungus. They thrive on moist surfaces due to sweat formation, they infect that area and the infection spreads if not treated. Wearing wet clothes and not wiping that region completely dry creates a favorable condition for the fungus to multiply. Ringworm infection needs to be treated with antifungals.You can apply clotrimazole cream or terbinafine cream. Either of these has to be applied twice a day. They have to be used for two to four weeks depending upon the area infected.I would advise you not to use clotrimazole combination with steroid cream since it basically masks the infection. You should use a plain clotrimazole cream.If the infection is not controlled by application of cream for a month then oral antifungal might be needed.Thank you. ","I had what was told to be ringworm on my arm/ side of elbow...which has spread to my back, Both sides of my thigh and a patch on my back leg and on my neck..it inches so bad that I scratch and it spreads and never goes away... What can I use and What should I do" -196587,"What causes an infant to have fever, occasional convulsions and rigidity in hands?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.If having a cough for more than 2 weeks then we need to look for the underlying cause. Simple flu is unlikely to be this much longer. Kindly get him examined with your doctor to look for any wheeze or features if long-term (chronic) chest infections. If he is having fever also, please do this urgently.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Muhammed Asla ",My Kid is 18 months old. She is having cold for the past 15 days. Doctor advised to give MAXTRA cold syrup. But cold has not reduced. She is having cough while lying down for the past 4 days. We are giving EXPECTUS syrup. But no change. Should we go for alternate medicine? -253509,"What causes spotting, cramping and right abdominal pain during a pregnancy?","Hi,Detection of a small head , that is size of head smaller than expected for that fetus could mean a lot of things and sometimes could just be an incidental finding.I would like to ask you if you have had any fever or infection in this pregnancy as some viral infection can also cause this microcephaly (small head).Since you have already had the amniocentesis which has confirmed that you don't have any genetic syndromes, the likely cause could be infection.Get blood investigations done to see for viral infections, as apart from microcephaly these viral infections and also cause other growth problems in fetus .Hope this helps.Regards. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I am nearly 24 weeks pregnant and have had lots of scans and an Amnio, my 20 week scan showed my baby to have a small head so I was asked to return yesterday where my baby s head measurement was off the scale on the small side so I have been asked to go back in four weeks. The sonographer couldn t tell me what it possibly meant because she wasn t trained in that field but obviously I am very worried. She mentioned genetic disorders of which the Amnio tested the major 3 and I got the all clear. What other genetic disorders could this dipict." -16480,Is it possible for the rabies virus to survive outside the host animal under sunlight?,"Hi. Rabies virus is not very robust under external environmental conditions. Direct sunlight and lack of humidity are very deleterious to its survival. It might survive for a couple hours or so, but there is no definitive proof. Rather what is important are the precautions that one should take if contracts virus. For example, washing contacts with soap and water are extremely essential. If the directly contacted skin is broken or cut then one may consider vaccination too. Let me know if you have any further queries. ","Hello doctor, Can the rabies virus survive outside the host animal under sunlight?" -141370,Suggest exercises for anterior wedging in lower back,"Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think You are suffering from muscular pain.Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals). It may time to relief. However you can get his chest x ray and ECG done to exclude heart related and other causes.I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query. ","I just started getting pain in my mid-lower back about an hour ago. I self-induced vomited a bit before then. The pain feels like muscle pain, like someone's pushing their fist into my back or twisting something inside my back. My heart also felt a little funny but that might just be nerves." -157679,How can pain and swelling at the injury site be treated?,"Hi, From the symptoms you have mentioned, it could be a hairline fracture. An X-ray is suggested. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Phanindra Dulipala, Diabetologist ","Hi, i think i have a hairline or stress fracture on my big toe but i can t go to the doctors to actually know whats going on, but i was running when it started hurting nut then it hurt for the rest on the day and when i walked too.Although its not badly bruised but just red, could it be fractured?" -37862,Is it possible to bear a child without having sex ?,Hello. Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic forum. Having a child without having sex is technically possible but it has got many medicolegal problems regarding the willing donor of sperms. You will have to arrange the person whose child you want to conceive and bear.It is better to adopt a child. Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ,"Hello, I'm 28 Yrs Old Female. I got married last year, for my husband sperm counts was low. So as per doctor's advise i was succeed my pregnant through IUI Traetment. But the child got abort because of my husband Hello, I m 28 Yrs Old Female. I got married last year, for my husband sperm counts was low. So as per doctor s advise i was succeed my pregnant through IUI Treatment. But the child got abort because of my husband and his family. I was crazy to have the child. Now i was mentally disturbed.I m not living with my husband.I want to have a child without sex.It is possible?" -166216,Suggest remedy for swelling in right hand palm,"Hi.First of all an xray of the region may be required, after which a doctor will clean the region and apply a stwrile dressing over it. Oral antibiotics to prevent an infection and also a tetanus shot woll be mandatory. The numbness could be due to injury to blood vessels and so it is important to get physically examined.Best wishes. ","I was ran off the road on my bike, the initial contact with the ground was my left elbow directly. at first I didn t feel much pain, but now I cant move my elbow at all and my fingers are numb. is it bruised or broken ? keep in mind im 6 4 at 250 lbs." -143601,"Disks rupture in back, constant pain at incision site, plantar fasciitis. Done surgery. What is the cause?",HiThank you for your question.From the symptoms you have described you may be developing adjacent segment disease or scar tissue leading to stenosis at the same level. Let's see what these two things are.Adjacent segment disease means increased movement at the vertebrae above and below the level where you had surgery several years ago. This movement or even the growth of scar tissue can lead to stenosis (second diagnosis) which in simple terms is narrowing of the spinal canal that pinches the nerves. I would suggest obtaining a fresh MRI of lumbar spine with and without contrast.Please continue taking neurontin if it helps. Image guided nerve blocks can help this type of neurological pain which will first need MRI for evaluation. Lyrica (pregabalin) is another medication which is helpful but consult a doctor before starting it. Steroids like medrol dose pack can help acute exacerbation of pain. I hope one of these options work for you but if nothing works satisfactorily you may need to see a spine surgeon who handles revision spine cases.Wish you the best and please let me know if I can be of further assistance. ,"Several years ago I had back spinal surgery and have numbness in my lower left leg and foot ever since. Lately, it is progressively more painful. Lots of tineling in my foot and tightness at my ankle. It is more painful at nighttime. Presently, I take Neurontin but is there anything else I can do to ease the uncomfortable feeling 24/7. Thank You." -126640,"Gastric mucosa, s this alright with health ?","hi, welcome to hcm thanks for the query from the history it appears to be gastitis(acidity) you can take antacids . like ranitidine or antacid gel(gelusil) take light diet. if tomorrow it continues then consult your doctor take care ",my husband is having stomach pain just below the ribs.please help to reduce the pain now. its night now and not possible now to consult doctor . -151544,Can evion tablets be taken for pain in hip portion while walking?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Drinking alcohol can cause blood vessels to expand, causing blood pressure to fall and syncope to occur. This may be triggered by pressure on the carotid arteries, and can lead to low blood pressure and syncope.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","Hi there, my brother who is 36 y/o and heathly has been found losing conscousness and fell down after voiding a couple times. These episodes accompanied consuming some red wines. I quess that these episodes might be related to red wines polyphenol and post voiding vasovagal hypotension. Am I right ? Thanks !" -93782,What causes painless lumps on leg?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have dermoid cyst, lipoma or some skin adenexal tumor. You should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","This morning I discovered a small bump under the skin on my head, above the right temple, just into the hairline. it seems like it moves slightly, but I can t tell for sure if this is just the skin moving over it. It s not sore, even to touch, unless I really put pressure on it. Any idea what this could be?" -67528,Suggest treatment for ulcer and cold,"Hello,Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern.Celestamine is a combination of a steroid (Betamethasone) and an anti-histamine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) while xyzal consist of anti-histamine drug levocetrizine. Here, your child only needs anti-histamine and no steroid, so I would advise you to go ahead with Xyzal. Also, Xyzal will be less sedative as compared to celestamine.Hope this will be helpful.Do ask if any further question is there.Take care. ","My 4 year old has an allergy that made his eye swollen. Eye Doctor said it could be from dust and he prescribed him an anti-allergy drop, but told me to also give him an oral antishistaminr. What anti-histamine is better to relieve him? Celestamine or xyzal?" -73970,What causes difficulty in conceiving?,"HelloWelcome to healhcaremagicAs you had missed your periods and already you are trying for conception.Some time in early days after expected period dates the result shows negative, so that you should have to wait for more four to five days and then go for further reports of pregnancy test. After 15 days of expected Date you can go for sonogram to confirm pregnancy too.Regards,Dr. Nikul PatelAyurveda Consultant ","Hello ,I'm trying to conceive since 3 months and have taken siphene during periods and then had progynova as per my gyneacologists advice and have missed my period ,but 2 pregnancy tests at home shows negative,should I go for blood test?Also I had misscariage after 2 months of pregnancy in June 2013,since october am trying again,please guide.My LMP dates:27 Oct25 Nov.Many Thanks in advance.." -50541,"Does weakness in legs, tiredness and black stool indicate congestive heart failure?","Hello, Its not entirely normal to have a resting heart rate of 100, but likely cause for it may be anxiety, stress or exercise or walking rapidly just prior to measurement or excessive anxiety just prior measurement.Also, other causes includes low hemoglobin or excessive thyroid hormones in the body, too much coffee or smoking etc. So next time, you preferably count the pulse rate at home and after a rest of 5-10 minutes. Also, get hemoglobin and thyroid tested. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any questions. ",I went on a beta blocker bisoprolol 5mg last feb for a fast heart rate...not sure what it was. The cardiologist said he didn't feel i needed it but he could see i was upset and scared (i have anxiety) and that the beta blocker would take the edge off. He told me i could wean off anytime. I since have weaned off eight days ago. My heart felt fast again so i called the office and the drs were out friday the nurse spoke to me and said that i could come in to check my bp....it was 98/66 with a heart rate of 100. She said that it was fine and to give it a few more days. I'm going to contact the dr monday but i have a feeling he will say i'm fine just excersice and try and relax. I've been to the ER not latley but they all seem to think its something i have to learn to live with. Is it normal to have a heart rate of 100 for long? I have not been real active. I'm female 36 about 133lbs. -196589,What are the side-effects of Encorata Chrono given for a child s hyperactivity?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Viral infections are associated with conjunctivitis that's why probably eyes are getting red. For bilateral ear infection consult ENT specialist. Her ear should be examined properly to look for perforations in ear drum and other problems. Meanwhile, continue antibiotics.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad ","The white s of my 14 Month old child eyes are very gray with some red, she s been fussy an lethargic, an her ears are fire engine red, an her head is very hot but when I take her temp it s normal if not below normal around 97.0. She just got over a viral infection an double ear infection she is asthmatic as well an she is currently on Cephlaxin. Also she weighs around 25lbs" -152332,How to cure swelling and pain in the foot ?,"Hello,It may be due to hypoglycemia and dehydration. For further assessment you may require complete hemogram, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes after physician consultation. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. Till then keep your self hydrated. Do regular blood pressure monitoring. Take balanced diet. Avoid strenuous activity Hope I have answered your query...Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr Shyam kaleFamily and general physician ","I am on cross country and I have been for four years. I am in very good shape, do not have any health problems that I know of am not overweight don t drink alcohol or do drugs. During and after many of my runs My legs shake uncontrollably for a long time even after I do cool down. They shake in between each step I make and I have no idea why I shake so badly. I do not have anixety and this happens rain at 30 degrees with no jacket on or when it is 110 degrees. Most days I drink 2 liters a day before practice. I have been tested for anemia and I am not anemic. Why do I shake during my runs whether a hard run or not. I almost always shake when I do hills repeats even if the repeats arent fast but I also shake during flat practices. I also always do at least a mile warm Up and stretch. What is wrong with me?" -238622,Suggest treatment for hallucinations,HiI understand your concern.Normally SSRI and SNRI do not cause problem in fertility.You can have a baby while taking medicines.You do not have low sperm count and with this much you have a baby with medicines.So continue to take medicines and plan for baby.Identify fertile day acc. to your wife menstrual cycle and do regular sex in those day.If require then consult psychiatrist whom is also sexologist for better guidance.Best luck.Thank you. ,"Hi,I'm 32 Yrs age male suffering from OCD since 15 Yrs & on SSRI & SNRI & antidipressant drugs & now facing fertility.I have found normal SQA report during drugs stoped & found variation when taking drugs.I cannot stop taking drug as well as I'm trying for baby.What should I do.whom should i contact i mean sexologist,urologist." -192128,What could a circular scab with a pus filled hole be?,"Hi, E coli is quite unusual for the germ there. It is a germ found in stool. First, getting rid of the germ with an antibiotic it is senstive to. Second, keeping the area dry and clean and third, the fistula really has to be removed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","What causes constant boils? my daughter was born with fistula just below the ear which keeps getting infected with a boil about every six months, how can I stop that from happening? the culture test from the boil came as Escherichia coli. please help" -176469,Suggest treatment for mild stroke,"Hi,i went through your question and from all your issues only head pain has to do with your previous surgery and it gets better wih time. The other complaints have psycological nature but to exclude definitively every concern it would be better to have a radiological exam.Hope this will help you. ","i had a subdural hematoma back in 98 and was hospitalized for two weeks, since the surgery I still have pain where hair follicles grow in the spot where my blood clot was drained, I have sever migraines, panic attacks, fatigue, motion sickness at times and memory loss. Just curious are these symptoms linked still to my surgery and how long should I suffer from these episodes." -160274,"Is frontal bone lesion with enhancing hypodense, possible metastasis?",well.... thank you for the information u have provided to us... please mention your age. weight and any co morbids... once get your fasting blood sugar and post prandial blood sugar heamoglobin and thyroid profile get done thanq ,"My legs and knees and inner thigh and even buttocks aching for two days and nights. I am very tired and a bit emotional. Been trying spiralina drink once a day, and swalk swam 4 days ago. Eases off with Panadol but comes back in a couple of hours. Feeling unwell, lethargic and had 7.1 ogtt reading. What should I do now about the heavy legs and aches. Thanks" -256958,"Trying for a second child, stopped birth control pills. Have lower abdominal pains. Will it cause problem to conceive ?","Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Depression (mood swings) and unexpected bleeding are some of the common side effects of IUD's. In some cases the side effects do go away after sometime, so you have a choice either wait to get used to it or have it removed.I hope this answered your question. ","Hi I had the mirena coil fitted three months ago , iv been feeling really low depressed iv got acne plus iv had continuos spotting a brown discharge Im a single mother I three children to look after and I also get really bad headaches my family planning clinic refuses to take it out what can I do plus I need to know when I'm on a period for religious reasons and because I'm spotting all the time I can't tell so it is stopping me from performing religious duties what can I do if they refuse to take it telling me to give it time" -190742,"Tested for STD. Burning scrotum, WBC count high. Cancer? Worry?","Hi. Your father has a condition called carcinoma of unknown primary site. Usually patients present with enlarged lymph node which on pathological examination show cancer cell metastases. This usually occurs in the head and neck but can also occur elsewhere. Patient needs a complete ENT examination, blind biopsies from several sites from the head, throat. CT MRI and PET scan often help. The pathologist can do an IHC and give an indication of the likely origin of the tumor. But inspite of all these, several patients continue to have metastases without obvious primary cancer. The treatment of these will involve multiple modalities and often radiotherapy to the involved nodes may be necessary ",My father just had a PET scan done. The Dr. said that it showed that he has cancer cells but they don't know where the cancer is. Is this normal? He wants him to wait 4 months and come back. That seems like a long time to me with no form of meds or treatment plans. -220796,Pus discharge from wisdom teeth. Normal?,"HELLO AND WELCOME, aS per the details provided,the decay was too deep which thereby resists the filling to fit on the teeth. If pulp is invoved ,root canal treatment is the treatment of choice. Temporary filling is not a permanent solution. Meanwhile avoid biting hard/solid foods. In the procedure of root canal treatment,tooth is saved,the only difference is entire pulp is removed which is infected. Take complete course of antibiotic cover. Always maintain good oral hygiene. take care. ","I had a deep cavity drilled out today. Almost required a root canal but dentist saved the tooth . A mold was taken and a temporary filling was applies. Within the first hour, a part loosened and i returned to the office for a fix. Several hours later the whole ing came out...appeared to even be some soft cotton/ gauze material in there. Rinsed with hydrogen peroxide mixture and got temporary filling from the local drug store. It s not painful...but not comfortable either. Was the temp filling a bad choice for the next couple of days until i can get to the office again?" -78985,What cause internal itching after hernia mesh surgery?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern.It's very essential to know the age of your husband, and present Hb, urea, creatinine,GFR,Na,K,uric acid, sugar/ HbA1C, urine protein,and ultrasound scan of abdomen. Report the intake / output of urine in 24 hours.Mention the present medication given and send them here, in my name, for an expert opinion, regarding further management.Generally, in this stage, most people need thrice weekly dialysis.Wishing him well. ","My husband has Stage 5. He also has a poor heart, with less than 20% EF. He is on BP meds to lower his BP. However, with his low BP (average 83/54) his dialysis center is afraid to remove the fluid that is necessary. So he is gaining weight. We went to his PCP who has ordered a paracentesis for him for this week. He is very swollen and having uremic spots on his body, along with severe nausea. He has both Zofran and Reglan. We are new to dialysis. Started on June 13, so I don t know how much to advocate for him or just trust the dialysis center. I will be calling the M.D. tomorrow. He also is having a hoarse voice now, which I am reading can be due to the ESRD." -54072,What is the cause and treatment for atrial fibrillation?,Palpitations after exercise is normal phenomenon but its too high or associated with ache its investigation is warranted.so mentioned something irregular beats.now further you should try measure pulse rate and try to get ecg done during episodes. alternatively you can get holter attached which will monitor your cardiac activity throughout the day and let us know if any abnormality is there.Also avoid smoking alcohol too much coffee or cola drinks which causes palpitations ,"I am a women, 5 6 , 48 yrs, 164 lbs. I have had heart palpations since my early 20 s and have always been told this is normal. Two EKG s that were normal. I have had occasional irregular heart rhythm for about three years now. Recently (about two months) I started working with a trainer to get in shape. I have not been able to complete a workout without feeling like my heart is going to jump out of my chest or getting physically ill, even though I have tried very hard to pace myself and usually do only about 1/2 of what the trainer is requesting. Now, for about a week, I feel like my heart is just working harder than normal, full time, and my lower jaw and teeth are aching. I was seeing a Holistic doc a couple years ago, but have not been able to afford to continue since he doesn t take insurance. Is all of this normal for my age and/or current physical condition? Or, do I need to worry more? I do not currently have a regular doctor." -35442,Can ovamid/ clomid be taken to conceive with no side effects?,"Hi,Thanks for the query.I suggest that you stop worrying regarding pregnancy as you seem to have fairly regular cycles. Also you are married since six months, so there is no need to worry regarding conception. Clomid or ovamid induces formation of ova and ovulation. However it will help only in those women who are unable to conceive due to problems with ovulation. Also when they are taken for a long period, they themselves hamper conception as they cause other changes that do not allow pregnancy to occur. In your case, you have not been investigated for this, meaning we do not know if you actually have ovulation issues. So I would not recommend you to take these drugs without proper investigation. Remember that maximum chances of conception occur in the ovulatory period which is around day 12-18. I recommend that you have sexual contact every alternate day during this part of your cycle for best chances of getting pregnant. Also start taking prenatal vitamins like folic acid for a month as this helps to prevent birth defects in the baby.Hope I was able to help you.Thanks for using HCMHave a good day. Dr Madhuri Bagde ",Hi !!! I am a young married... since six months I'm trying to get pregnant I do not know what happens I have a 28-31 day cycle AC still does not work let me know if I can consume ovamid or clomid without prescription? there is no side effects that can harm. -110716,What causes severe chest pain after taking fever medicine?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, stretch marks can cause superficial pain at the site of Mark. But better to first rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain as you are obese. Obese patients tend to have higher cholesterol level. And possibility of Coronary artery obstruction due to cholesterol deposition in coronary arteries is high. And this can cause chest pain. So better to get done ecg and 2d echo first. If both are normal than no need to worry much for heart diseases. Weight loss should be done as soon as possible. And excess fat tissue can cause inflammatory reaction at the site of stretch marks. So first rule out cardiac cause and start weight reduction. Once you loose weight, inflammation will decrease and pain will also decrease. At present you can take simple painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I m an obese male. Would stretch marks on my chest hurt? Medically I m okay aside from the need to lose weight, but I will get chest pains, but I can pin point them to where the stretch marks on my chest are. So do stretch marks hurt? And how can I stop it?" -245263,Suggest home remedy for itching and burning sensation in vagina,This involuntary muscle movement and spasm can be eased by hot water bath or dipping the related part in hot water( prefer mixed with salt) for hot fomentation. It's better if you do gentle massage of mustard oil (warm) on fingers etc after hot water treatment. Better do with Rumalya liniment. Calcium rich food should be preferred or get calcium supplements ( oral or injectable).Hope it helps. ,"what can i do here at hom to stop the tetany in my fingers and toes? very painful and cant sleep, what could be causing this? never mind should have known, doctors are all about the money and ths is not in my budget, wow wouldn t it be a better world if you put your God given talents to use to actually help people in need?" -227929,What causes pain in penis?,"Hi, There is no relevance of masturbation and abdominal symptoms. Make sure you are not stressed out: it may lead to bleeding peptic ulcer and stomach ache but the bleeding won't appear in stools. Also certain drugs like NSAIDS which you may take for your migraine has higher incidence of causing GI bleeding. So consult your doctor who prescribed the tablets for migraine. ","dear doctor,..i had masturbated one day..and next day onwards my stomach s upset..i get pain in intervals..and there is a burning sensation in my anus when i go to the toilet..after 3days...today i saw blood in the toilet after i went to the toilet..i think there was blood in my stool..also there is a burning and pain in the anal area..is it a serious condition?..please answer sir..iam a girl of 22 yrs.. iam 148cm and 70kg...iam overweight and have a very big tummy...i have migraine..other than no medical history.." -232088,Suggest treatment for pimples on penis shaft,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Most probably you are suffering fro balanoposthitis(infection of foreskin and glans)Explanation: If you were able to retract your foreskin previously and having difficulty now, then your infection of foreskin and glans with adhesion may be causing this. As you told that there are red stains on foreskin, this is a probability. Usually after balanoposthitis foreskin becomes tight like a ring due to inflammation and scarring. So, If are able to retract foreskin then do it daily with oint clobetasol(3-4 days) and if you get relief then ok otherwise you have to go for circumcision. Good luck ","Hello, i have problem with my foreskin swell and red stains, besides everything there is a loop (like a ring made of rope) skin growing on the edge of the foreskin which creates the pressure on my glans while it is enlarged during intercourse. it is painful. Sometimes this this ring is coming off the foreskin and then a new ring is growing again. I don t know what it could be. My family practitioner said it could come from my wife, but she has no symptoms. I practically don t hav3 sexual life since it happened." -233257,How to avoid the habit of masturbation?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem of secondary erectile dysfunction ,In absence of any major health issue cause of ED is due to performance anxiety.Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.and delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Taking Sildenafil Sidenafil (Viagra)as on demand will help to get good hard sustainable erection and to have enjoyable sex,Dr.Patil. ","Hii doc.I'm 30 yrs old..I used to have healthy sex life with my partner,, maybe 2-3 times I ejaculate within 2 hours.. Now I have a problem..I gets erected but during intercourse I lose the erection.. This happened few times..i started to get worried about that every time before intercourse...I really don't know what to do.Please help me" -151827,What is condylitis of the ribs?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Some precautions after the lumbar fusion are:Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, until your doctor says it is okay. Do not drive for 2 to 4 weeks after your surgery or until your doctor says it is okay. Avoid riding in a car for more than 30 minutes at a time for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","I had a double lumbar spinal fusion done in Feb 2011, I would like to know what long term restricitons I may have for a health lumbar. I am currently 39 years old, and try to stay active. I do core strengthening exercises wtih a stability ball 4 days a week." -242045,Should patient of dementia be taken off Namenda due to side effects?,"HiMorphine is definitely known to cause hallucinations and confusion. In fact that is one of the reasons that morphine is given very carefully.Having said that, I would like to know the entire medical/surgical history because a large number of conditions, drugs and their side effects can cause this kind of pattern.I would suggest checking sugars and electrolytes at least.Best of luckHope that helps ","My 86-year old mother has been taking the oral form of morphine for about 4 weeks. After about two weeks she started becoming very confused (not knowing the day of the week, forgetting she had spoken to me on the phone, believing we were going on a trip, etc.) and hallucinating (believing people were at her home when they were not, believing she had held a phone conversation with someone when she had not, etc). Could this be a side effect of the morphine?" -193111,What causes swelling in the eye of an infant?,"Hi, Nose blowing is not a good practice in children. It can cause aspiration, sore nostril and risk of spreading the infection to the chest or to sinuses. As your child has sore nostril, I would advice to give saline nasal drops frequently and avoid nose blowing or nose pricking. If bleeding from nose persists even after the above-mentioned treatment, then I would advise you to take an ENT surgeon opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician ","Hi, my daughter is three and when i blow her nose, lots of blood comes out with the mucus. Also, her nostril has a sore which is growing rapidly. I thought it was sore from constantly blowing her nose but the sore seems to to growing bigger. Please help." -64116,Suggest treatment for chronic high fever,Welcome to HCMThanks for your queryWarm salt water gargling 2 to 3 times daily may help a lot in relieving this symptom. In the mean while you should collect your sputum sample and get one culture and sensitivity done. This will check for the presence of any bacterial infection and if any antibiotic treatment is needed. Do consult your doctor with the report.Take care and get well soon. ,"I have a consistent cough now for the last month. It started after a bout with the flu, which started approx. 2 months ago. All flu symptoms are gone except for this cough. There is small amount of phlegm being coughed up. All other symptoms of the flu are completely gone. Is there any way I can get rid this cough?" -150542,What causes itching and sharp pain below the shoulder blades?,"Hello, It looks from your details that your toe may be fractured. I shall advise you to have an X-ray of the foot to confirm this. Till then you may apply a support with help of ace bandage. For relief from pain you may have an analgesic like advil. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","I either jammed or broken my toe over a month ago. It turned black and blue, was numb for awhile and hurt while i walked like i figured it would. The swelling along with the coloration and numbness went away and it just hurts when I walk until lately. It becomes numb on and off and begins to hurt really bad while just sitting there. I was just wondering if I should go see a doctor or not." -199805,What causes swelling and bumps under armpit?,"Hi,From history it seems that he might be having infantile inguinal hernia or hydrocele giving rise this type of picture.consult pediatric surgeon and get examined.Ok and take care. ",Hi I have a 1 year old boy we have alway had concerns about his genitalia his penus is veer small and his scrotum seems quite large and not droped. When he was born they were red and swollen. Now my partner has just found a small hard lump that is not visible near his rectum under his skin. Very worried per rants can you advise -65473,Is the widal test report diagnose positive or negative?,"Thanks for posting you query to health care magic.your symptoms are suggestive of viral infection .usually such type of infection wean off without any treatment when virus completed its life cycle.Presently I dont know the causetive virus but as your symptom suggest it would be a respiratory virus and these are ususslly trasmited by coughing sneezing and by article used by you so you should keep some preventive measure to limit its spread like keep handkarchief when cough and sneez ,avoid to go in overcrowded places,use separate towel and pillows in home etc.Chances of secondary bacterial infection are higher in such condition so you should maintian good hydration and nutrition .Take multivitamin tablet .Tablet paracetamol 750mg (adult dose) can be taken orally to releive fever and body ache .tablet Pentoprazole20 mg with domperidon 10 mg orally for nausea and vomiting two times a day .Hope you would be satisfied with my answer . Feel free to communicate if any query ..regards,Dr.Manish PurohitInfectious disease specialist ","I have flu symptoms, fever, chills, body aches, some vomiting and am developing a rash all over my body. I'm in day 3 of being sick. Is it common to develop a rash with flu? Does it need to be treated? If my fever goes away and I start feeling better but the rash persists, am I contagious?" -84811,How long can one survive with removal of gall bladder/80% of liver?,"Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. Fatty liver for itself doesn't have negative effects on pregnancy or baby development so you should not be worried but it would be good to watch on your diet,exercise,regulate blood pressure and blood sugar for your health since fatty liver is reversible condition and it should be treated before it becomes irreversibleI hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day. ","I have a fatty liver that is 4x it's normal size. I do not drink, or smoke, or take drugs. I just had a baby in December, and my husband wants to try for another starting in July. My daughter was born with jaundice and I am wondering if there will be problems with getting pregnant and having this liver issue." -99514,"Is small, blueish lump on right breast concerning?","Welcome to Health care magic.1. The history suggests that it can be infected cyst or an abscess or infective collection under the nipple.2.If the antibiotic course has not helped - then needs further evaluation.3.An ultrasound will be best to assess the pathology - it will help in analysing the nature of the lump , its source and its extensions. At the same time axillary tenderness also can be assessed.4.Axillary tenderness will be probably muculo-skeletal pain radiating or an lymph nodal enlargement due to localised infection. 5.In this case of infective collection the treatment of choice will be - small incision and drainage followed by course of antibiotics will be helpful. Good luck.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ",My 27 year old son has a small lump and tenderness behind his nipple. He has been treated for 10 days with flucloxicillin but still feels unwell. The breast area is tender and there is slight tenderness under the armpit. His symptoms generraly appear flu like. His doctor has said it may be a cyst which is infected. He has now finished the antibiotics and is going back to see his GP early next week. Do you have any advice. Elaine -223539,Can masturbation habit cause any problem to the health and growth?,"Hello, If urologists were unable to find out anything or problems with your erection problems, it has to be due to psychological disorders like stress and anxiety. Therefore I suggest consulting a psychologist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician ","My penis and testes are constantly cold, my shaft feels retracted. I have stomach pains constantly, almost like a cramp or hunger pains all of the time. This has been going on for about 4-5 years. Ive been checked out by a urinologists and he's found nothing. My erections have been about 70-75% of what is normal. Any ideas?" -82089,Severe pain due to kidney stones. Discharge of white sand like substance through urine. Does she have to go to a nephrologist?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM. If creatinine is normal, IVP test will exclude obstruction. Once excluded, things that would help are 1. Low dose antibiotics for 3 to 6 months. 2. Emptying the bladder at bed time. 3. Plenty of oral fluid intake. Best regards DR GS ","My Daughter has duplex on her left kidney, the consultant has told us that the left kidney is working to a point. The consultant has told me that she should not have any trouble from this and if she drinks plenty and empties her bladder completely she should be fine. However she has had 3 kidney infections in the last 3 months and ended up in Hospital for four days with one of them, what can be done to prevent these infections going forward? concerned mum" -55157,What causes increased heart rate?,"Hello , The blood pressure if 124 /86 is perfectly normal and no change in medication is required for the same . Chorella is a health supplement and has various effects on different body systems partly related to its anti oxidant effect . It is postulated to decrease blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risks . However there are no randomised scientific studies to back the same . Yes taking it as a health supplement will do no harm . Regards ",I been taking bystoli 10mg for the past 5 years and my blood pressure even though I take the pill every morning it was always running high 124/83 to 86 I started to take organic chlorella and after a three weeks of taking this I notice when I take my blood pressure pill I was getting dizzy light headed and was having headache. Went to see my dr and he said to take half the pill I been doing that and my blood pressure been normal I check I every morning before I take the pill and its normal. I check it after I take the pill and it the same an hour later and throughout the day. My question is could that chlorella be taking care of the high blood pressure my weight been the same. I asked my dr and he told me to keep taking the pill. -121784,What causes abdominal pain post food intake?,"Hello! Welcome to HealthCareMagic.Yes, Laparoscopic surgery is a good approach in experienced hands.Thanks. Regards. ","I had undergone laproscopic surgery in2005 in vertical about 3 inch above naval. Now, incisional hernia has developed alongwith gallstone. The doctor has advised me to go for surgery for both in a go. I want to know that is laproscopy surgery is possible? as my surgeon has told me that it is not effective." -144084,Have pain in left hip. Have more pain when sitting or lying down. No medication still now. What is it?,"You may submit the report of MRI X ray. If your doc. has told you so,then probably he might suggest further treatment. If indeed it is bertilottis, then you may require some spinal fusion surgery ( will depend on MRI report for level of transistional vertebra) ","I would like to know what all you know about Bertillotis syndronm. I was diagnosed in 2010 after suffering with severe back pain and nerve pain down my leg. It took me years to get anyone to believe me about how much pain I was in until I found the right doctor who gave me another MRI and X-rays. He, himself told me that at first he didn't even know what he was looking at and had to look it up." -221165,"Hard painful bump in last molar, infected. What could be the bump?",Hello Welcome to HCM I would like to ask you few questions like:- -does she has loss of expression on that side? -is she able to close her eye lid of that side completely? -does this problem started after getting RCT started? If all these symptoms are present then its a case of BELL'S PALSY due to facial nerve damage. It might have happened because the anesthesia given while starting RCT was probably given at wrong site i.e. somewhat in parotid capsule near facial nerve. If that's the case you should concern oral & maxillofacial surgeon for getting it treated. Take Care Regards Dr.Neha ,"In the past, I had 2 root canals with not problems!!! about 3 yrs ago, my niece, who worked for a dentist , had a toot canal, by that dentist. within a yr, she started numbness on that side of face, trouble eating,,drooling to the point that she became withdrawn from people because of embarrassment....she cannot eat & has lost wgt. from 165lbs to 104lbs.....many drs., several hospital stays & is close to death... What do you think could be problem? She is close to death as we speak & in hospital, but so far.....really bad health care!!!" -215062,Suggest treatment for tooth ache,"Hello Thanks for consulting HCMUnderstand your concern as you have green spot struck on teeth this can be material alba , deposition of plaque , calculus due to improper oral hygiene or caries on tooth dont worry I will suggest to consult oral surgeon or Periodontistnand go for examination of green spot and removal of green spot by oral prophylaxis if it is debris deposition . In meantine you do warm saline rinses , use waxed interdental floss to clean the interdental areas of teeth , maintain proper oral hygiene , use regularly mouthwash .Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. ",Hi i was wondering about what have been going on wi he bottom of my teeth i have green spots stucck on my teeth i tried everything to remove it but nothing is working ...i dont smoke or drink.. what is this tthat     i have and can it be prevented from getting worst? -120572,What is the treatment for stomach pain and acidity?,"Hello..The only two tests that hold the prime importance were not done in your case..You should have gone for an abdominal ultrasound scan. There might be some mass lesion above your umbilicus or an anterior abdominal wall defect. There can be many reasons for your problem, chiefly peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, chronic pancreatitis, dystrophic calcification . To rule out all of them i suggest you please get an ultrasound done and if required go for a CT scan . ","Hello, I'm male 33, 330lbs 6ft 0in. About a year ago I started to feel like I might have a abdominal hernia above my navel. About a month ago I went to a specialist and he did all the tests except for a CT scan and a ultrasound, but his professional opinion was that he felt no hernia and his med student agreed. He said exercise and diet and come back in 3 months. I'm about 6 weeks away from going back and it feels like the abdominal muscles are very weak and I get sharp but not intense pains and a overall malaise feeling.Rest is not a option right now due to my job working in a grocery store moving heavy boxes. In your opinion, could it be anything else?" -125399,"Severe stomach, intestinal pains, muscle fatigue flu, stool smelly with mucus. Reason and cure?","Hi There are many cysts in the abdomen. You did not mention the full name of the cyst and the exact location of it in the abdomen. If the cyst is still present after drainage of pus,then it has to be removed. No role of medicines in this case. You can go for Laparoscopic method(keyhole). If she is not having complaint of pain abdomen in that area,it can be postponed till symptoms appear. So,decide as per her symptoms. Wish her good health Regards ","Sir, My wife had a pain in the stomach and CT SCAN & ABDOMINAL SCAN revealed a CYST IN THE LEFT QUADRANT OF THE ABDOMEN OF SIZE: 7 CM X 6 CM. After that pain got reduced within one day and we do not have problem for 9 months. She again got a pain when she was 4 months pregnant and were told that cyst GOT INFECTED AND SIZE INCREASED TO 15 X 12 CM-and ABCESS HAS BEEN REMOVED and size came down to 7 cm x 6cm. As per the suggestion of the doctors we have continued the pregnancy with frequent chek up on the size of the cyst. It remained constant for the for the next 5 months and we had a baby now. We were told by the doctors that surgery is must and cyst to be removed. Please suggest can it be cured with medicines and how long we can continue without operating the cyst. Please suggest. regards, hari 0000" -62900,Is swollen lymph node in neck a sign of tuberculosis?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query fever and weakness seems to be due to viral infection/ flu. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with Meftal P 5 mg. You can give crocin syrup 5ml 4-5 times a day depending upon fever. You can You should give DayQuil as well. Avoid oily, sharp and spicy food and take diet rich in multivitamins. Drink plenty of fluids. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water. Monitor dosage for child. Give mild dose after every 4hrly as Meftal-p contains mefenamic acid and paracetamol. Use mist humidifiers in room. Visit pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. You should keep child dehydrated always. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","hi i am 16 year old girl i am suffering from fever from last 04 days although it is subsided now and i didnt get fever from last 12 hours but i am feeling very week i had taken COLDIND that is a combination of paracetamol with chlorpheniramine maleate and OFLOXACIN . any do,s and don,ts for my exterme weekness" -26730,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -114904,"Are nausea, vomiting and palpitations normal after taking lisinopril?","Hello, It's important to drink sufficient water while taking creatine. It's usually safe to take 4- 5 g per day. Maybe your back pain is related to unusual or heavy exercise. Signs of kidney failure include reduced urine output, high color urine, etc., usually not back pain. You can observe a few more days, look for the signs I mentioned, drink 2-3 liters of water daily, avoid hot environment, and start gently while working out. If pain persists or becomes worse, surely book an apt. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Md Abu Sayeed Mustafa ","Hi, i have been taking creatine mono 5g per day for the last 3 days and i m experencing lower back pain around the kindeys, is the creatine causing this pain? If so should i go to the hospital or book an apt with my doctor. I read online it could be kidney failure is this true?" -107685,What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). You are not improving with advil (ibuprofen - painkiller), so costochondritis is less likely. You are also having difficulty in swallowing. This also suggest possibility of GERD more. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and tension. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Take antacid like pantoprazole on empty stomach. 5. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi am am 57 year old female and was diagnosed with Costrocondritis by my Gastro Dr, however, I dont know if it is acid reflux or the costocondritis that is giving me the problems my sternum hurts so bad that even the advil doesnt help, so I use heat, but I even have a problem swallowing my food because of the pain in my chest Im confused as to which one I should treat first" -33927,What is the reason for not getting pregnant?,"Hi,As age advances chance of conception becomes low because eggs start decreasing in number. Please get serum AMH to know your egg reserve. You may need some ovarian stimulation. Visit gynecologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Soumya ","hello doctor,i m 35yrs old ,hight 5.2 ft,weight 50 kg I m mom of 7 yrs old child ,nw planning for next 1,bt unable to conceive.my hsg s normal,ultrasound report of 10th day s rt.ov-23mm,21mm,16mm, lt .ov-16mm,endometrium-7.2mm... s that normal or not? am I able to conceive?" -223502,What does this sperm report for fertility indicate?,"Hello, Height is a genetically determined factor and can not be altered much with drugs. Complex surgical correction can be tried, but may not be required for your case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain ","hello sir, m from india.. male 22 years of age.. m really fed up with my current height.. i feel really shame when i stand in front of people.. my height is 5 feet and 5 inch.. i really want to grow tall.. gain atleast 3-4 inches more.. is der any possible ways for me.. or are der any drugs of medicines for it.. please help.." -136901,Is fluoroscopies done when they suspect cancer ?,Hello ; welcome to HealthcareMagic DO NOT SMOKE ANY SORT OF DRUGS EVEN SHEESHA. Thanks ,What s advices about smoking sheesha -66218,How to get rid of mouth ulcers?,"Hi Anil, I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. It is normal to get viral fever when weather changes. Immunity matters too. To strengthen your immunity, should :- eat healthy foods- do regular physical activities- take multivitamin supplementation especially if your are not able to take them through your diet. A further consultation with ENT specialist to rule out ENT problems is advised together with some lab tests such as:- complete blood count to rule out anemia- measuring the levels of blood vitamins and minerals. All the best!Dr.Albana ","hi my name is anil age 32,weight 78,height 5'11"" from india,whenever there is change in weather i get ill by frequent viral fevers,unable to protect my self.i dont how do i get infections,right from childhood i am more prone to such infections.may be have low immunity,please advice" -11713,How often should I change my toothbrush?,"Hi. Dentists recommend a change of toothbrush every six months. But this toothbrush health depends on patient's brushing habits too. Like if a person does not follow proper brushing techniques and brush his teeth vigorously, or maybe he is suffering from any gum disease and he is brushing more often then he must change his toothbrush more often like at every 2 or 3 months. Usually, by six months the bristles of toothbrush start weakening, are not performing their function well, some bacterial flora may start growing at bottom of bristles or at back side of toothbrush head where tongue cleaner is given. If such yellow or brown stains start appearing at some surfaces of toothbrush then toothbrush needs to be changed immediately. At toothbrush replacement, Miswak is the best recommendation. It is like a small bamboo stick and you can easily cut off its bristles after brushing every 2 or 3 days later and it leaches out antibacterial ingredients and has many good affects for your health too. Like it is a cure for all gum diseases. ","Hello doctor, How can I take care of toothbrush health? How often to change toothbrush heads or disposable toothbrushes and the negative effects of not changing them often?" -230095,What is the cause of deflated scrotum?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Fish odor syndrome is characterized by an offensive body odor and the smell of rotting fish due to the excessive excretion of trimethylaminuria (TMA) in the urine, sweat, and breath of affected individuals. This is a genetic disorder and for sure, you don't have it.Initial smell came not because of your masturbation habit. Masturbation is healthy. You must accept it.The present smell should be due to your obsession with the smell itself. Don;t worry. Just ignore it and within days it will be gone. Take care.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I shower 2 times a day and I m a clean person. One day I felt that my body is full of fishy odor due to masbasturation as I did masbasturation twice a day on that time. When I visited a client, they always said about my fishy odor. I visited a skin specialist. I had given me a doxt ""s"" for 1month twice a day & candid lotion to use my genital area.. I used just two days and felt that every body couldn't sit beside me when I was travelling in a auto or bus or metro. Now I started to travel by taxi. Every day I walked 05mins for a taxi and everybody felt my body smell. After using this tablet & lotion, I never feel any odor coming from my body. But, others felt. My doctor advised to check urine analysis & urine culture. There He got some infection in UTI. He prescribed Ciprofor seven day. But, It was not clear. Again he asked to test. then He prescribed Leon, but, it was not cleared. Again he advised me to test. He again prescribed for Marzon. But, it is still same now. I don't understand why he can't reach any solutions. When I went to other doctors with same prescription,they also advised the same. Pls advise me if you know any solution. I want to go any where without this body odor..." -172865,Suggest treatment for glioblastoma multiforman,"Hello,Your symptoms could be related to peripheral nerve damage. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing a nerve conduction study (electroneurography) to examine your nerves. Considering the mosquito bites, I would recommend performing also a complete blood count and PCR levels for inflammation. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Aida Quka ",hi ' I have a tingling numbness in my lower leg which has been there for a week now. It varies throughout the day some times better sometimes worse. There is no obvious external signs and no temp difference between legs. a week ago i was heavily bitten by mosquitos while on holiday but all the bites have healed. -165448,Suggest remedy for pain in ribs,"hi,first of all thanks for mentioning little part of the history. sometimes depression also leads to unnatural sensation too. if your cardio and neuro advised you that all fine then thumps up. it's not a major issue. sometimes spasm of the muscles leads to compression on the nerves beneath it. so doing some regular exercises for like arm swinging and deep breathing will help. also try to perfrom simple neck exercises and simple straight leg raising for the Strengthening the core muscles. you will feel ease of your symptoms. if pain still persist then you can take an advise from an ortho or a physical therapist.thank you ","I am trying to get some possible answers to some symptoms that I have been experiencing. I have numbness from my forearms to my fingers, especially my left. My toes also get numb at times, and tingling in my face. I am also experiencing bouts of depression. I have done cardio and neurology scans and nothing turns up. Just trying to get another opinion." -172955,"Does a swollen, stiff and painful neck require medical attention?","Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! I would like to review your lumbar spine MRI report for a more professional opinion. Surgery could be a treatment option. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a spinal surgeon and discuss about surgery. Meanwhile, I would recommend following physiotherapy. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best regards! ","hi doctor,i am jyothilekshmi. 28 years old now. i am sevrly sufferinh from back pain, after the detail check know that its a disk prolapse and spinal cord stenosis. i want know mor eabout this and also want to know the treatment methods plz help me so....." -97529,What causes painful lump in front of my ear and on my jaws?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. Chances of cancer is very low. Still for the safe side you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. It will give you idea whether it is simple tumor or cancer. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I have a pretty much, painless, mobile, rubbery feeling lump on my left shoulder blade. I am a bread baker and have been for 13 years and definitely can say that I put a lot of wear and tear on my uper back and shoulders. What could this be, should I be concerned about cancer? I m 33 and don t feel like I m sick at all." -13583,Is it advisable to not use Nuva ring for seven days in between menstrual cycle?,"Hi. The NuvaRing is to be worn for three weeks, while off for one week. If today is your seventh day, insert it tomorrow. Mark it on the calendar, and count it as the first day of your next cycle. Wear it till 21st day, remove it on 22nd day morning till the 28th day. The 29th day is again your first day of next cycle. ","Hello doctor, I am on the NuvaRing and this is the 7th day of it out because I was trying to have my period. Should I put it back in today? This is my first month on the NuvaRing and it is to regulate my period and I started my period a few days back. Prior to the NuvaRing, I did not have a period for over a year." -73720,Suggest treatment for infertility,"Hi,Thanks for writting to HCM.Paternia has 4 key constituentsCo – Q10: Improves sperm motility L- Carnitine: Improves sperm maturation in epididymis & overall sperm morphology. It also improves sperm motility additionally.Lycopene: A strong antioxidant, prevents sperm damage, improves sperm shape , increases sperm countZinc: Multiple roles in sperm production, testosterone synthesis and testicular development.Above listed are benefits of paternia. Since these are all nutrition supports they don't have any major side effects.Hope I have been helpful.RegardsDr. Ashish Verma ","hi, I am facing male infertility problem. i got my semen analysis check done and the result is 0.5 million which is less count. Doctor has suggested me to have Paternia for six weeks..need to know is there any side effect of this caps..and what would be the benefit of this caps." -24207,Which is a good medicine to prevent heart diseases in a diabetic patient?,"Hello. Diabetes is a strong risk factor for coronary artery disease. You had chest discomfort and one episode of heart attack like symptoms and your ECG was normal at that time. But, a normal ECG does not rule out a heart attack. I think you should undergo further evaluation for heart attack like blood tests: Statins are recommended by the American Diabetes Association in all diabetes patients. Aspirin is recommended only when you have blockages in heart vessels. Thanks. Hope this helps. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, I am 45 years old. I am a diabetic patient for the last one year. I used Ayurvedic medicines. Normally, the BP varies between 130/80 to 137/90. For the last 10 days, I am feeling uncomfortable in the chest. Recent test report: Fasting 110, PPBS 185, TC 213, Triglycerides 146, VLDL 29, HDL 42, LDL 142, TC/HDL 5.1. The doctor advised me Glycomet 1000 SR, Roseday 10, and Pantocid. I am using these medicines for the last seven days. Two days back, I felt heart attack symptoms for five seconds. The doctor conducted an ECG which was found normal. One medical student advised me to take Novastat CV 10 instead of Roseday 10. Then after, I am feeling relaxed. But should I take Novastat CV 10, Ecosprin AV 75 or Roseday 10? Suggest me the appropriate medicine. Also, suggest how long to take. Or is it for lifetime?" -133492,"Is amrolite S syrup,dazocort,AZEE and levolin safe to take for alllergy?","Hello,Welcome to HCM,The drug is very effective in controlling the symptoms of the allergy. Every drug will have its side effects but the benefits over weigh the risk of the drugs.As you are having allergy for last 15 years, I would suggest you to undergo Skin prick test to know the allergen causing the symptoms.After identifying the allergen you can either avoid that allergen or you can take immunotherapy against that allergen.Thank you. ",I am suffering from allergic rhinitis since 15 years and by taking montair LC tablet daily get me relief.can I take it regularly.is there any side effects if I continue taking it daily.pl advise is there any weight gain due to this as I gain weight .i am 47 yr old -167263,What causes swelling and coloration in the leg?,"hiAn x ray should be done for crak if any.Take advil tabs after meals for few days.swelling may be hematoma and local application of thrombophob mmay be tried.Anti-inflammatory medicines may heal it, and antibiotics, if gaping of wound still there.Take rest and keep leg raised for 2-3 daysbest wishes ","i was hit by a whiplash of a small branch across the front of my leg i have never been hit so hard by anthing in my life, the skin was actuallt split but no blood appeared , i no have a large swellin on the front of the leg, and black and blue brusing to the foot i was giver penicillian to eas the swelling but if has noe increased in size again, very painful to walk on , no xray taken at the hospital, any advice?" -234669,What could a sensitive small pink sore located on pubic area right before the shaft of penis signify?,"Hello,It is my privilege to help you,I have gone through history and the problem,Let me just say that douching does not protect you against transmission of STIs or HIV. One should preserve the natural flora of the lower gut as it protects against a infections.Those who choose to douche do it purely out of a need for cleanliness.Surprisingly, your anus is relatively empty most of the time. In fact, it will only fill with excrement moments before it all needs to come out.Because of the faulty technique and repeating douching for several time has led to your problem.I would suggest you to understand the concept of douching and then follow. Thank you. ","Hello, I am a gay male. Before having sex with my partner, i like to douche to avoid any messy accidents etc. However, whenever I douche, I always get stomach pains. Sort of like i have diarohia and really need to go. Cramp sort of pains. I use a bulb douche with a capacity of around 250ml. Plain luke warm water. i usually have to make around 6-10 rinses before the water runs clean. Could I be using too much water? Am I supposed to syringe the whole 250ml or around 125ml at a time? I would really appreciate your help on this :) Thank You" -197629,What causes chest pain in children?,"Dear parent, if your child is sleepy and hardly crying then these are signs of dehydration . dehydration due to diarrhea could be serious. you need to give him oral rehydration solution as soon as possible 5 tea spoons for every pound of his weight with every motion of diarrhea . also make sure the child drinks adequate amounts of fluids or milk. to stop diarrhea give an over the counter antidiarrheal syrup. for fever , you can use panadol or ibuprofen syrup every 6 hours ","my 1.5 month old baby is having fever now with temperature 38.5 degrees taken from the ear and have been passing sticky green stool, looking rather tired and sleepy mostly today, hardly crying. I have gave him his first dose of baby panadol an hour ago. How long should i wait for if his temperature doesn t come down to see a doctor. Is it serious?" -155798,Should i be worried about the pain and swelling in my toe?,"Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible causes like neuromuscular causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I have had severe muscle cramps in my left neck, shoulder and shoulder blade since 8/4/12. Nothing relieves the pain. I also have morphea with atrophy on the same side both upper and lower. Is this just related to that. I have an appt with a rheumatologist , but not til 10/4. Earliest available." -63031,What causes black specks in vomit during stomach flu?,"Hello,It can take mono a long time to completely go away, even up to 6 months. However your symptoms may be due to allergies so you could ask your doctor about taking a non-sedating antihistamine. Using cool compresses (not ice) on your eyes may be helpfulRegards ","i just got over mono about a month ago and felt so much better. but now i'm sick again. I have a sore throat, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, and really swollen/puffy eyes. I had these same symptoms when i had mono. Could it have come back? and what could cause my puffy eyes? I want to get rid of them because its kind of embarrassing to go to school. I'm also 14" -64229,What is the treatment for hay fever?,"Hello!I really appreciate your concern. 5 intramuscular injections of Rabipur are given on day 0,3,7,14,28. It should be given at anterolateral aspect of thigh in small child.Hope I have solved your query. Take Care.Thank you. Best Regards. ",My son aged 2 days was bitten by a stray dog at knee who was wearing full pant upto lower part. He was taken to Doctor and Doctor advised for Injection and he was administered the rabi injection. Please tell me how many injections is to be administered. My email id is YYYY@YYYY -70666,Suggest remedy for itching and tingling sensation,"Hi,Welcome to HCM!Sorry to hear about your fathers' health.First of all, I'd advice to complete the course of the antibiotic that he is taking. Don't change in between as it is this practice which gives rise to resistant strains which become very difficult to treat then.After you have completed the full course and if there is no recovery, he may be started on:1. Beta-lactams, including penicillins and cephalosporins (for example, Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Keflex, Duricef, Ceftin, Lorabid, Rocephin, Cephalexin, Suprax, and others).2. Aminoglycosides (for example, gentamycin, amikacin, and tobramycin) used usually in combination with other antibiotics to combat severe UTIs.You can help reduce the discomfort by taking the following steps:1. Follow your health-care provider's treatment recommendations.2. Finish all antibiotic medication even if you are feeling better before the medication is gone.3. Take a pain-relieving medication.4. Use a hot-water bottle to ease pain.5. Drink plenty of water.6. Avoid coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods, all of which irritate the bladder.7. Quit smoking. Smoking irritates the bladder and is known to cause bladder cancer.Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any other doubt.Wishing your father a speedy recovery.Regards,Dr. Sridhar Reddy ",Hello Doctor My father is having UTI with Klebisella Pneumoniae bacteria for almost 2 weeks. I have been on Co-trimoxazole tablets and Nitrofurantoin tablets for last 4 days but of no use as I still get fever in evening which goes away by morning. Please advice -143968,"Urine test for lower back pain, slight burning while urinating, test result. What care needed and treatment?","Dear friend, welcome to Healthcaremagic! I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here. Your low back pain which is not settling with exercises and efforts needs evaluation. I would suggest Xrays and MRI of the dorso-lumbar spine and opinion of a spine surgeon. Do not use faulty posture. Most cases are postural. Other causes need to be ruled out. Go by the spine surgeon’s advice. If there is any nerve entrapment due to spinal abnormality, you may need to see a neurologist. You can take simple OTC pain killers like crocin 500 mg upto 4 times a day till then. NSAIDs may be taken on advice. I hope to have answered your query satisfactorily. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Take care and please keep me informed of your progress at http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole Good Luck! It helps us to improve continuously if you could please write a rating review before you ‘accept’ and ‘close’ the query. Thank you!! ","sir 4 year back i had a lower back pain i concerned orthopedic doctors they will give some medicine and suggest yoga and fast walking ,, i feel comfortable 2 years but after 4 years i feel pain in mid spine and near areas very much and also pain while walking and also some doctor suggest me to dont seat long time m a phd studnet in MNNIT allahaabd i have to seat for a long time ,,,some experts give suggestion to meet any neurology doctor,,, so please can u help me thank u" -119710,What is the recurrent stomach and back pain?,"Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, after a physical examination of your abdomen, I would advise you for an ultrasound abdomen, a blood complete blood count, a blood sugar, a liver function test, a serum amylase and serum lipase and also a urine and stool routine and microscopic examination. These investigations would be required to rule out any urine/stool infection, gall stones, and any inflammation in liver and pancreas which could give rise to such symptoms. Till the reports come in, I would advise you for a proton pump inhibitor, an anti spasmodic and a probiotic for symptomatic relief.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","Hello, I have severe abdominal pain in upper center of my stomach underneath and center of ribs. Specially in the morning when i drink water and feel sharp pain when i lean forward. I also went to doctor he said its a mascular pain but even after one and half week still have the same problem. Please Advice." -24133,I get anxious with the thought that I am infected with rabies. What can I do?,"Hi. You seem to have a phobia about rabies. You could benefit from counselling. If that does not work, then you might need anti-anxiety drugs. Practicing meditation can also take your mind off it. Basically, you need to divert your mind elsewhere. The less you think about it, the less it will bother you. In a few weeks, you will see that the intensity of the phobia has significantly decreased. The key is to ignore these thoughts, however pressing they may seem. Hope this helps. For more information consult a general practitioner online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, I have been anxious since I thought I was bitten by a cat last year. I am pretty sure that I am immune to rabies because I was not bitten but the problem is, every time I feel something in my body, I get really anxious because of the thought that the illness was caused by rabies. My mind thinks I am infected but I am really not. Is there something I can do?" -231321,What causes back and abdominal pain along with dark urine with a habit of excessive masturbation?,HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to yeast infection. But if you have unprotected sex with risky partner then you should run STD tests to rule out those. If you were my patient with yeast infection then i would suggest using miconazole ointment for local application. Soaps and antiseptics should be avoided as it may increase irritation. You can use saline or warm water instead of that. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.Thanks. ,i have flesh colored what look like swollen bumps on the head of my penis. They are not very big or terribly noticeable. I feel like i have to pee a lot. I have slight burning/discomfort only on the head area of my penis. It does not burn when I pee. I have no discharges. Other then that everything looks normal. Is this just a rash? Or could it be an STD? I m 33. -205377,"What causes runny, yellow, foul smelling stools after a shot?","Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Flucold syrup 2-3 times daily will help relieving cold.Avoid exposure to cold climate and keep the baby warm.Need not worry about rash and it vanishes in due course.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","Hi ,my nine month baby has had a very runny nose for the last two days,I guess this could be because I have a strong cold at the moment and he has picked it up from me . I have given him calpol at night over two nights as I was concerned it would get worse,but I have just seen he has a rash on his lower back ,could this be a reaction to the calpol,should I take him to the GP to have a look? Thank you for your time and advice. Kind regards. Carmen contreras" -6494,My BMI is 25. 4. Do I need to workout to reduce my belly fat?,"Hello. According to WHO (World Health Organisation) a revised BMI (body mass index) for normal is 19-22. You need to work out and lose weight to reduce belly fat, as fat accumulated is of adipose tissue work out is necessary. You can take supplements of whey protein along with the same supplements. You can concentrate on both weight reduction, belly fat reduction, and improve muscle mass. In the market, there are supplements with soya or isolate soya. According to your age, you need to continue with 1800 kcal per day. Do not reduce the intake less than this. You can divide your meals into a 6-7 meal pattern. Increase the intake of fluid and fiber content and meditate to manage stress. ","Hello doctor, My weight is 65 kg, and my height is 1.6 m. Although my BMI 25.4 is in the margin of normalcy, I have got belly fats. So, I am working out from the past two weeks, and changes are quite unnoticeable. I was wondering, do I really need to lose my weight to lose belly fat or it can happen with the same BMI? Because my calorie intake depends on whether I have to maintain or lose weight. Even, I have decided to take up some supplements. But it has to be a mass gainer or a whey protein, I am quite unsure of it. So, I want to know whether I need to lose my weight or belly fat can be lost with the same weight and indeed keeping the same calorie intake, rather than reducing it from 2000 calories to 1480 calories? Please help." -1607,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -24676,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -116653,Are there any side effects for Istamet and Glimaday?,"Hello, Yes, they can. Most of the Blood pressure medicines cause nausea, vomitings and features of gastritis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician ","Hi, I am Rizwan I have gastric problem from a long time but now a day I realize this problem. I am using high blood pressure medicine also since 2 months. Can you brief me that the gastric problem can be cause of high blood pressure? My email is: YYYY@YYYY" -172324,What causes right-sided facial weakness when I lie down?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Zyprexa use may cause extrapyramidal adverse effects such involuntary movements. These adverse effects are dose dependent, so, if it possible to lower the dose, these adverse effects may settle down. Discuss with the Psychiatrist about these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",person who dx as schizophrenia psychologist give him/her with Po Zyprexa 5mg daily and IVega I m once per month the A/R is moving lips like shivering also involuntary shaking hand like Parkinson decease how to reduce those symptoms? please be advice thank you -13780,Will doing exercise during growing years help in increasing height?,"Hello. As of right now, there are no studies to calculate inches lost by physical exercise. However, height is a function of genetics and your parental and ancestral genes play a major role in your physical appearance, but a small amount of environmental change does affect physical growth, and no exercise can stunt your height significantly but not measurably. Since is are no fixed number, different people have different height ranges. Some are born in tall families and some in short, hence a number for stunted height cannot be calculated based on exercise alone. Nonetheless, physical exercise plays an extremely important role to increase at least two inches of physical height on average. ","Hello doctor, How much does lack of exercise during growing years stunt growth? How many inches does it usually subtract from your adult height?" -210605,Can blotchy red rashes with itching on hand and feet be treated?,"Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Some antinflammtory analgesic syrups to be given 6 hourly, pain should releive.But please take care of vomiting.sever headache, nausea, altered behaviour, unconciousness etc.If such symptoms are visible then please immediately contact surgeon and consider for the CT Scan to rule out any internal; bleed.hope the query is answered.thanks ","17 hrs ago 3 yr old fell backwards at airport hitting his head at base of skull, has a bleeding gape but was able to stop it. he seemed fine and was talking eating and playing, checked on him several time thoughout the night, today however is complaining of head mouth and ear (right) hurting" -233206,How to improve the fertility of the sperm?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in masturbation since many years and now facing problems related to sexual activities.First of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body.All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety.Since you have inguinal hernia it may get complicated in to obstruction due to vigorous activities while masturbating.Though it is harmless, excessive and frequent habitual masturbation does affect quality of erection and delays ejaculation.Please try to reduce the frequency of masturbation by keeping yourself busy in activities like sports,reading ,social work etc so that you will not get free time to masturbate. Dr.Patil. ","hey doctor, my name is victor and i am addicted to masturbation and i have tried to quit but i can't yet i have a girlfriend. i normally rub my penis to my thighs until i come. is there any danger about it since i have inguinal hernia? please advice me on how to quit." -90559,"SGOT, SGPT high, regular drinker. Prescribed estuchol. How serious is the condition ?","Hi Apart from the size of the Gall bladder,thickness is also important. If the thickness is normal and no stones in the Gall bladder,it is not of much significance. If there is no pain under right rib cage,you need not worry. But you should follow your doctors advice. Wish you good health Regards ","recently when in hospital for hernia surgery lower right side. my scan showed an enlarged gall bladder and they wanted to do a 2 hr. test. i was unable to do this as I was returned to hsptl . on way home from the hernia repair , we were hit broad side by a vehicle. hit on passenger side that I was in. due to so much pain I was unable to handle the 2 hr. laying still for this test. what causes this conditon, i had no knowlege of having anything wrong with my gall bladder." -134694,"Had an allergic reaction to penicillin long back, severe chest pain now. Am I still allergic, can I be desensitized ?","Hello,Thanks for posting your query,For immediate relief on severe allergic situations, you might require injectable forms of antihistamines ( a few couple administered) or steroids. When treating my patients, I usually administered them antihistaminic agents such as promethazine or give them injections of steroids such as dexamethasone or betamethasone. Most patients usually get relief after a few shots. I suggest you to the ER as soon as possible so a doctor can review you and provide you with appropriate medications. Best wishes ","I am using protopin for skin itching on my face. I am currently getting monthly cytoxin treatments and my allergies have gone crazy. I now am getting welts that itch extremely bad and stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, itchy throat and ears but the itching is the worst. What can I take or do for some relief, its driving me insane!!!" -247374,Suggest treatment for severe anal pain,"hi, u have done almost all the available treatment for shoulder bursitis. I would like to suggest aspiration of bursitis fluid, which can be done in doctors cabin. if this fluid suggest infection, which might be the cause u are not getting relief, u require antibiotics. also I would suggest daily ice compresses application ll help to reduce inflammation. many NSAIDs available over d counter for pain relief. topical application of couterirritants containing ucalyptus or menthol ll also help ","Hi i have shoulder bursitis since August last year. I took some Mobic, done physio and seen the Chiro but dint do any good. I had cortisone injection 4 weeks now and is not getting any better. Its is getting worse. I cannot even put my pants up. Is there any other treatment for bursitis" -92965,What causes white lumps around vaginal opening?,"Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have enlarged lump in neck. You have cold so there is high chance of enlarged cervical lymphnode due to reactive hyperplasia. You should take antibiotics treatment. If it doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable to rule out tuberculosis or lymphoma. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I have a small hard lump on the left side of my neck i went to my GP who basically said it was a swollen lymph node without even feeling it. I have had a cold but this eased a week or so ago the lump is still there it is painless and moves side to side when pressed. Cant help but think the worse as ive had colds before and never noticed any lumps. -122944,"What are the reasons for pain in abdomen, passing bloody mucus and having vitamin deficiency?","Hello and welcome to HCM,You have mentioned that you are experiencing ticklish feeling all over the body - on the arms, feet, abdomen and genitalia.The ticklish feeling does not seem to be associated with urination.There are certain receptors in the skin which respond to sensations of ticklish, touch, pressure, heat etc.These sensations are carried to the central nervous system via nerves.Thus disorder of receptors or nerve is suspected.Tingling sensation can occur due to chemicals like lead poisoning; hormonal imbalances like hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, diabetes; or neurological disorders etc.You need to consult your physician for clinical examination and relevant investigations to know the cause of tingling sensation. Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ","I keep getting a ticklish feeling in my lower abdomen and then feel like passing urine. Also..last few days back my hands and legs also feel ticklish not all the time but in spells of some time. It is very disturbing as it takes away all attention. The ticklish feeling is in the arms, feet, abdomen and genitals too...Please guide on what could be ...." -158048,Suggest treatment for continuous pain in the leg near the ankle,"Hi, Ankle edema or swelling can happen due to many causes including long standing hypertension or it can also happen after trauma which will lead to contusion and later lead to ankle swelling. As of now, consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I have swelling in one foot and ankle. It happens mostly when it is hot outside, like it is in Texas, but sometimes when it is not hot, but rarely. Is this a medical problem that must of concern? I thought this site was for some immediate answers, not to have to pay for the privilege. You are just a scam and not legit!!!!" -160961,What causes swelling on ankles?,Hi..Shoulder pain of your mom could be Periarthritic shoulder...wherein movements of shoulder like lifting and reaching back is restricted...Since you don't use much of this shoulder yiubtend to lose muscles in those places and will appear as short and weak...Don't worryI recommend you to do ..Lot of icing over your shoulder and shoulder blades...Do pendular exercises and Wall creeping exercises for shouldergentle kneading over front shoulder joint and over shoulder blades...Gentle stretching of internal rotators..like shoulder and arm by the side if the body...elbow bend to 90 deg and arm pulled away from the body...once pain permits start the shoulder strengthening exercises...Hope this is helpful for youKindly revert back in case you need any further help in this regard.... ,"hello my name is lyn and i have query about my mother healht, shes experiencing this shoulder pain ,she can't lift her arm and its getting smaller than her other arm,doctors giving her a meds but its doesn't emprove its getting worse!your response is treasure for me god bless.." -219574,White lining on tongue. Wearing dental aligner. Irritation?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having root infection of wisdom teeth.Due to infected gum on this tooth food particles lodge in the wound giving rise to infection.Consult dentist and get it removed.Do salt water gargles after taking any thing by mouth.Ok and take care. ","hi, i have a hole near my wisdom tooth at the bottom left side of my mouth, i only noticed it after some food went inside i managed to remove some but they smelt really bad and i think the smell is from the hole and not the food that was inside. should i go see a doctor or is this normal ? :SI have had my right side wisdom tooth ( upper and bottom ) removed due to them not coming up as they are shaped weird. my left side the one where i have the hole now is the same but i havent got them removed yet. please help!" -156373,Suggest treatment to reduce swelling on wrist,"Hi, As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",hello my name is Andrew and i m an 18 year old sexually active male. recently i discovered a very small but painful lump on my right inner elbow. i m a little worried as to what it could be because im a heavy smoker. it is about the size of a small peanut and it is slightly reddened and painful to the touch. -26454,Kindly suggest treatment for the red patches in my throat?,Hello. I have gone through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For more information consult an ENT Otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ,"Hello doctor, I have red patches on the inner wall of my throat and have a stretch feeling of the throat while yawning. I am having this for the last three weeks. I am Raciper 40 mg. I have attached some pictures for your reference. Kindly advise." -105954,Suggest treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis,"Hey Ashok,See if you are not having any complains related to your lungs then according to me no need to worry right now about that nodule.Just leave thinking about it.Yes get done chest x-ray at regular interval. ","Hi Sir,I m Ashok verma.For employment change i did one medical test.In medical test they found some nodule in my right upper lung.After that i did CT scan & PET CT scan but they couldn't able to tell what excatly is that.The possibility of maligant has not been ruled out.Clinically i am fit.One of the pulmonologist in Banglore recommended me to do Xray on regular intervals of times & monitor the size of nodule. What should i do ? To Whom should i contact for this? Should i contact to doctor Guliera from AIIMS ? How can i get the online appointment from him? Pls suggest. My email ID is YYYY@YYYY Thanks in advance." -169042,Suggest better treatment for athlete s foot,"Hello, I have studied your case.It can be rotator cuff injury which may need MRI for confirmation.Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS ,or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.You may need to take rest for early healing.Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take careRegards Dr Vaibhav ","Shoulder pain when reaching high or reaching way across chest (fastening seatbelt, managing beltloops on trousers, etc). No particular sudden injury, but possible overuse in awkward heavy tasks lately could be the reason. Would like to aid healing by introducing stretches and push my range routines but concerned that might do more harm. Please advise, thanks. Curt" -8472,What are the possible ways to get rid of genital warts?,"Hello. Yes, those are genital warts (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is an STD caused by HPV infection. Surrounding redness is perhaps due to irritation to the home remedies that you have used. If I were the treating doctor, I would suggest either electrocautery or freeze with liquid nitrogen for these warts. ","Hello doctor, I believe I am having a few genital warts, for which I tried some home remedies as well as wart freeze away recently. Why there is redness around them? What are the possible ways to get rid of it?" -93133,Suggest treatment for tender hard lump on the inner wall of my rectum,"hi.based from your description, it could be any of the following lesions: cystic or an abscess formation. other lesions must also be ruled out. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a gynecologist, for clinical evaluation. diagnostics and management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","I have a semi hard lump near my bikini line. It s developed in size and gotten bigger during the past two days, where it makes it very very painful to walk. I think it may be a boil or carbuncle. I ve been placing a warm towel over it to sooth the pain, it helps a little. If I try to walk around it is extremely painful" -124188,Have discomfort under left breast. History of GERD and high BP in family. Abdominal pain. Recommendations?,"Hi, many thanks for the query!You need to get physically examined for any swelling in groin/scrotal region, if cough impulse is present or not, swelling increases on standing/coughing etc to rule out hernia, Look for rebound tenderness (to be checked by your doctor) in RIF for acute appendicitis.Get an USG (Abdo-Pelvis) done along with CBC.Take antibiotics, anti-spasmodics, antacids, pre- & pro-biotics as per your doctor's opinion.Wish you a good health.Take care. ","I have several symptoms associated with appendicitis, e.g., pain in lower right abdomen which feels worse if I stand or cough, general lower abdominal discomfort, pain when I press on lower right abdomen etc. However, I had these same symptoms back in January, for 3-4 days; then again in April for 3-4 days (both times slowly getting better after about 2.5 days); and now the symptoms have returned again. Every time it starts I initially associate it with something I ate because of the general stomach discomfort and gas. The symptoms come on gradually and take about 18 hours to peak. Is this likely appendicitis or some other gastrointestinal problem or perhaps a muscle tear or hernia?" -231280,What causes erectile dysfunction and sex power/interest loss?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum White powder/sticky like secretion is found normally within prepuce called smegma which accumilates daily. So, you have to clean your glans and penis daily with water after retracting the foreskin to prevent accumilation like this. I think it is the smegma which is confusing you with infection. So, please clean daiily for relief. If not visit a doctor for further investigation to rule out any infection. All the best. And donot rub it with towel. ","Hello Doctor, Infection on glans looking like white peeling and sometimes white color pus coming due to rubbing strongly by a towel.Now i am applying Neosporin powder.Will it be helpful?How can i know the infection is a bacterial or fungal infection?Please suggest me what to do?" -198693,Suggest treatment for excessive thirst in a child,"fat globules are suggestive of malabsorption. What's the source of milk being used for the child. Is it age appropriate? did he have diarrhea a couple of weeks before this episode? is the child being weaned? In any case, do seek attention of your childs doctor. ","hi, i am a mother of a 6 months old baby boy, he started to have his lbm last monday. today he experienced 6x of bowel movement, i am worried so i decided to test his stool and the result is like this no ova or parasite seen, fat globules-many, what is the meaning of fat globules in the stool of a 6 months old baby? thaks" -168201,Suggest treatment for severe knee pain,"Hello,I have studied your case and I can assure you that it is not nerve pain. This type of pain occurs mostly due to inflammation in the tendon sheath. I would suggest you to visit a orthoapedic surgeon and get it examined. You may need hot water fomentation and Brugel local application. If there is severe pain then an steroid injection can also be given in sheath. I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ",I developed nerve pain in my right hand ring finger. It started while I was washing down my porch using a sponge. I have not had any hand injuries before. It s a sharp pain when I open my hand flat or balled into a fist. The pain is only in the ring finger. Mostly on the middle finger side and near the top of the ring finger. The pain occurs only when I move the fingers but not in any predictable pattern. -203187,What causes a red scaly rash on the upper abdomen of a child?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Hi, my name is samuel and i have a child 3years which have been using exebute cream applying on the affected part of the head and there was 70% success but now the problem is still reoccurring in near all part of the head. it look like ringworms. The child weight 11KG. I have been looking for the drug in the market with difficult is there any alternative." -22243,Kindly help with my mother's fever and constipation.,Hello. For further information consult a family physician online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hi doctor, My mother aged 70 years has been suffering from sore throat and fever for the last three days. The fever is not very high and it is around 100.5 degree Fahrenheit. She is taking Crocin for the same. She had slightly low platelet count around 1.38 lakhs as of yesterday morning. To give background, my father just recovered from a similar fever and his platelet count had dropped to around 78,000 and his fever got subsided in five days. But, the main problem my mother facing is that she is not passing stools since last four to five days. She normally has this problem, but it has been aggravated during fever. She has a previous history of constipation and takes some herbal medicine like Triphala. She also suffers from high BP and for which she takes Olvance 20 one tablet daily and her BP remains under control. Please suggest any safe laxative for her age and current condition of fever." -78126,How to get rid of severe loin pain?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if this is the steroid then once you start tapper the dose then automatically you would reach the last dose ANCA is auto-immune disease and it goes on variation in terms of responses and clinical manifestation and treatment given in accordance to this, but natural remission is common phenomenon seen, hope this information helps. ","i am 35 yrs old female diagnoed having ANCA + vasculitis following lung and kidney problem ,getting wysolone in tapperig dose and endoxan 50 mg daily for lsat 6 months .now every thing is under control includin blood test for kidney and urine test .howlong i have to take treament and what is the course of the diease and its outcome" -89075,Is it normal to have mild pain between my belly button and space between my breast after gallbladder removal?,"fatty liver is a finding that is very commonly found these daysyou may take liv 52alternatively, you can avoid it and maintain a good diet and exercise wellfor fatty liver avoid alcohol and drugs/medicinesudiliv 300 twice daily is a better option if you do want to take a tablet ","Hi Doctor,I am 33 old male, recently i had abdomen pain , diagonise with the doctor he confirm its a food posion need to take few medicine. Also i have taken abdomen scan everything its normal, but liver shows fatty. doctor advice me to take liv 52 table.Kindly advice LIV 52 tablet should be continued and how long . Provide your advice regarding." -182641,"Suffering from ankylosing spondylitis. Prescribed infliximab rimecade, pain returns after temporary relief. Permanent cure?",Yes the other doctors are advising right. The first line drugs along with Streptomycin injection has to be taken for 3 months and second line should continue for 5 more months. Please notify your problem to the nearest District TB centre as well. It is a notifiable disease now and you get free drugs from them. Some good pain killers can keep your pain at bay and you can continue to lead normal life without affecting your occupation which is crucial to actively pursue the treatment till the end. Do not interrupt therapy as it can lead to resistance. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I have been suffering from spinal tb(D6-D7) from last four months ,As no relief in pain was noticed ,taking AKT4 during first three months ,treating doctor advised Streptomicine injections for 1month. ,which i have taken and got some relief in pain.Other doctors are saying that these injections are to be taken for 3months . what should i do?" -235250,What causes dizziness and tinnitus while on Wellbutrin for depression?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. He is on Xanax. Xanax or Alprazolam is rapid acting and it better to reduce the doses over 4 weeks to prevent withdrawal. The dose can be reduced to half for a couple of weeks followed by 0.25 for next two weeks followed by complete stoppage. The dose reduction in this manner will not cause any withdrawal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"My son lives with me (I m 76) he is 48.... he is on Keppra & Depakote 500mg takes each Bid, on Gabapentin 300 mg Tid, Cyclobenzaprine 10mg Hs, Diclofenac 75mg Bid, Ambien 10mg Hs, Xanax 1mg Bid, question is: on 10/31/16 he had first apt with pain management. The doctor added Percocet 7.5/325mg Tid and Ativan 50mg 1-2 tab twice day as needed. He was told to wean off Xanax at present he s been on 1 per day. On 11/7/17 I will begin half Xanax per day. With all the above heavy duty meds, when or how to time-wise give last two. thanks for advice.. Ps I dispense meds, He is so confused he goes into his room comes back hour later then he has been debating with me that He didn t get pills. I m a nervous wreck" -45251,What causes red rash above my genital area?,"Hi.As per your case history you are having papular urticaria.My treatment advice is – 1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it.3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. ","Yes my daughter has a series of rash like spots on her upper arms, face, and thighs. Its like a blush red color and has a series of little raised bumps within the spots. She says it feels warm and is itchy. I have given her Benadryl, and Caladryl lotion. It rashes seem to come and go over a couple of hours. Really ramping up of course later in the day and seems not so bad (maybe one little spot) in the morning. She does have a mild headache and is tired. She is 15 yrs old, no new medicines, foods or been anywhere different. Any help would be appreciated. Is this something that should be taken to the ER??" -91564,Every one those who have hbsag will suffer from liver cancer and chirrhisis ?,hi! high cholesterol is not good & perhaps for that u are on simvastatin(* what doses?) --see these drugs are metabolized by liver & usually are well tolerated but at times they can cause mild hepatitis & since you are symptomatic also YOU need to look your dr once more for physical examination if drug itself is a cause ...the dr might need to adjust the doses or change the drug ,"Hello I am 31 years old. my weight is 68 kg and height is 5 4 . I have some problems of sweating in hand palms, blurred vision , dried mouth and weakness. Recently I had liver function test which shows my ALT and AST level is high. they are 133 u/l and 58 u/l respectively. Alkaline Phosphatase is 102 u/l. My USG shows mild fatty liver . I used to take Simbastatin tablet to reduce my cholesterol level. My LDL is also quite high 143mg/dl. can you please suggest that what is my current liver condition. I dont smoke or drink. what measures should I take?" -217037,What causes dry mouth and rough gum?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the blister could be because of lichen planus calledbullous lichen planus or herpes virus infection. the lump be a periapical abscess secondary to tooth infection or gum infection. consult your oral physician and get it ruled out. if it is because of lichen planus the you can use topical steroids. if it is tooth infection take a course of anntibiotics and get the tooth treated. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ","I have Lichen Planus of the gums, about a week ago I also had a blister on the inside of my lower front teeth and the gums were sore, I irritated them more by brushing, the pain is subsiding but yesterday I felt a painless lump just below the area, could you tell me what it is" -190792,"Cold or burning sensation on pressing the indentation on the top front quadrant of the skull, had breast cancer. Cause?","Dear Bizuras, Since you are prone to have basal cell carcinoma, it is quite possible that you have cancer of the left cheek again. There is no harm if you get the review of the biopsy. I hope you have gone through the tumor board to explore other modes of treatment like brachy therapy on your cheek. Doing surgery means removal of complete buccal mucosa along with buccal mucles followed by reconstruction using a graft from other part of the body which will be cosmatically not good. Get yourself examined at a very good Oncological centre to have the opinion on best treatment. Dr. Ticku ","I have a biopsy report indicating I have basosquamous carcinoma on my left lateral cheek near my hairline. I am planning to have Mohs surgery on 5/8 but want to know if I should first have the path report evaluated by someone else (ie Stanford or UCSF). I have had 2 prior basal cell cancers removed from other areas and was expecting this to be the same. Now that I ve read about the potential for this type of cancer to become metastatic, I m scared. Please provide any guidance you can." -233890,"Chance in behaviour, less semen discharge. Suggestions?","HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have VDRL positive and was treated with Inj Penicillin but ulcer recurred again after few months.This is most likely to be due to incomplete treatment with penicillin.One needs to take Long acting Penicillin (Penidure LA) twice a week for 3-4 months to eradicate infection completely.Please get swab tests of fluid from ulcer done to rule out any other form of STD like Chlamydia,Herpes etc.Dr.Patil..Dr.Patil. ",R/dr I was suffering from the VDRL positive and the same was treated by the doctor.the doctor checkde the VDRL report and sidt to me the infection was minor position.The doctor gave me the penciling injection the same was well at that time.After long period it is again make trouble for me i got wound on my penis due to that. I am very upset what i should do to cure my self from the disease.I am unmarried now and soon gonna to marry.kindly guide me it is curable or not in the Indian medical science. Thanks dev raj punjab -40684,What treatment is suitable for dry skin and an oily t-zone ?,"Hi, Thanks for query, Wash your face with good face wash 3-4 times in a day. Use branded moisturizing lotion containing vit E. Avoid constipation, Take plenty of water. Take green veggies and fresh fruits. Avoid stress and tension. Ok and bye. ","I ve been using a certain moisturizer on my face for over a year now. Seems like when I run out of it for a few days, I skin gets a bumpy texture. By the way, my skin is dry without the moisturizer But before using this moisturizer ever, I ve never had any skin problems on my face. So when I start using this again, the bumps go away. some bumps around my mouth and nose look like pockets of oil. The rest of the bumps, even on my eyelids , just look like like raised skin, and they are on every milliliter of my skin, no smooth skin to be seen. Looks even worse in the sunlight. Someone help me." -95257,Suggest medication for bruise and lump on top of the leg,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lump in back of neck. It can be enlarged posterior cervical lymphnode due to reactive hyperplasia or it can be soft tissue tumor, cyst or skin adenexal tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","My neck cracks involuntary and has done for many years. I have now discovered a small lump at the centre of the back of my neck. I am feeling a dull pain around that are which has lasted for around two weeks. Went I touch that area the pain increases for a few minutes then settles to a dull ache, which is constant." -251742,Suggest tests to know the paternity of the fetus,HiI have gone through your complaints.early stages only endometrial decidual reaction and later sac after implantation are seen in intrauterine pregnancy.but in ectopic pregnancy endometrial decidual reaction wil be there but no sac or fetus.it wil be somewhere outside endometrial cavity.as you are saying after 2 wks it diagnosed as ectopic with earlier normal scan it might be ectopic in tube near uterus.some times do happenlike this.ectopics difficult to detect sometimes that too of short duration.thank youRegardsVasundhara ,It is about this Doctor to whom i presented myself when a suspected an ectopic pregnancy. The pregnancy was two months old but he replied that there was early signs of intrauterine pregnancy with endometrial decidual reaction detected. Endometrial thickness measured 3.2x2.7 and no endometrial fluid seen. BOTH ADNEXAE APPEAR NORMAL. TWO WEEKS LATER I HAD A PAIN IN MY ABNOMINAL AND THE SAME DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT I HAD AN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY WHICH HAD RUPTURED .how could this heve happened? -182652,Paralyzed leg and arm post severe neck pain. MRI showed cervical spondylosis disorder. Is it a neurology or orthopedic issue?,"Hi, That is a severe injury for anyone to experience. I am sorry you had to face it but I appreciate your efforts in getting back to normalcy. I do not know if the Neuropsychologist did a CT scan of the brain to look for any damage. If not, please get it done. Be rest assured that you are normal if the CT scan report is normal. Wish you a healthy life. Regards ","Hi I was in a car accident 2 years ago.the car only had air bags for head on collisions.I was hit on the left hand side (passenger side New Zealand opposite side to the USA)Sustained 3 broken ribs, fracture to clavicle and scapula fracture now turned to osteoarthitis.2 displaced discs lower and upper back,chest drains for pneumothorax ,collasped lung and drains in both.I hit my chest on drivers steering wheel and bounced off hitting my head on drivers window no have constant headaches, reoccurring benigh positional vertigo .I m male and was 60 years old when the accident occurred,I.m worried this has caused brain damage.A neuropsychologist assessed me but nothing in his report mentioned anything about hitting my head,I felt he treated me like some kind of Leper." -143451,"Have fibromyalgia, bulging discs. Have back pain. Did gastric bypass. Have malabsorption issues. Suggestions?","HIThank for asking to HCM For the time being and symptomatic relief you can try antispasmodic preparation like Dicyclomine and acetaminophen even if it does not go away, then it will requires certain investigations, take care in diet, have light diet, take a sufficient rest, have good day. ","I have had this pain in the back and right side. it lasted a day. That night it got so intense I wanted to go to the hospital. The next day I felt it around the belly button area and slowly moved to the left side. This pain hurts when I walk, when I sit, and I don't know if it is gas bubbles or what. I have had a regular bm." -112862,Suggest treatment for persistent cough due to bronchitis,You have severe dry cough bouts and hence the blood supply during such bouts to your brain is decreased. Hence these floaters and lightheadedness. It is called cough syncope.You can start a codeine syrup or an inhaler like seroflo/ advair for your cough. This should help reducing your bouts and the lightheadedness ,"I have a Deep dry cough that feels deep in chest, and after coughing episode I get very light headed with spots before my eyes for several minutes. I do not feelsick or have any other symptoms. This has been going on for a few weeks now and is getting more frequent." -164873,Suggest treatment for nerve damage in neck and shoulders,For pain and swelling in the ankle you can take any pain killer like akilos-p or combiflam with calcium supplements and multivitamins. Apply creape bandage or do hot water fomentation over the affected area. ,Hello.. Hope your day is going well!! Ok I have a bad left ankle as there is a mass that I think is a Lipoma on the Anterior Talofibular ligament... I think it s a lipoma because I have many of them and just had a couple removed recently.. The ankle has been very painful and I have impingement in the area often especially when it is swelled up!! It swells often and sometimes it s very hard to work!! Any thoughts on it?? The X-rays show only a vague whitish shadow at the sight!! -176518,What causes syncope with a dry mouth and light headed feelings?,"Hello, Welcome to HCM. If you did not bang your head, you probably have it for some time. You should see a plastic surgeon who might correct it with Botox injection or with filler. If it is not correctable with these, you may require plastic surgery. ","I am a male, 58 years young and in good health and shape and about 30 minutes ago after I got out of the shower I noticed an indentation on my forehead from the top of my scalp to the middle of my forehead! What is this, what caused it and how can I get rid of it ASAP?! Thank you." -42530,Suggest remedies for pigmentation & black patches in face,"Hello,Melasma is a kind of hyperpigmentation seen mostly in females of middle age and is dictated by hormones and sunlight.It treatment is challenging but with proper regimen good results can be achieved.Yes application of vitamin E i.e Evion will help to certain extent but cannot be used as sole treatment.Usually the treatment is divided into clinic based treatment and home based.At clinic, I suggest series of chemical peels like glycolic, Jessner, TCA with or without microdermabrasion.At home you can apply cream containing kojic acid, arbutin, etc and vitamin C serum for maintenance.Use high SPF sunscreen on regular basis.Use glycolic acid based facewash.Hope this will take care of your issue.Dr Hardik Pitroda ","i have a prigmitation and black patches in my face , one of my friend suggest me apply viamine E capsule like evion 400 apply on my face its good or not not please suugest me what can i do . acctualy in am driving a sccooty so i got sun burn on my face" -91702,Consequences of gall bladder stones during pregnancy?,"Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic.com HBsAg + denotes acute HBV hepatitis. It may occur before icterus is clinically evident. Persistence beyond 6 months defines a carrier. Anti-HBsAg - rises once the acute disease is over and convalescence has started. These two indicates you are a carrier. This can also happen with vaccination. I can not estimate the duration of the disease. Regarding treatment options, there are certain indications. Viral DNA should be >20,000 IU/ml+ ALT should be elevated or id you have liver biopsy there should be significant histological disease. HBeAg negative indicates you are infective and virus is not replicating. Regards Dr. Jagdish ","I am 34 years old. my blood test result is absag-positive, abseag- negitive, hbcab(total) - positive. SGPT- 18. what is my status whether it is accute, chronic, active carrier or inactive carrier ? can u estimate the age of disease ? I got married in 2002. I have two child. my wife and child are have absag- negetive while thier lft are normal. is it possible since the hsv is a dna type virus. please advise me what type of medicine is avaialable to my disease." -253669,What causes cramps and pain in last trimester of pregnancy?,"Hi,If you had sex during safe period, risk of pregnancy is less likely but if sex was during unsafe period there are all chances of having pregnancy as even few sperms entered in vagina might migrate into the uterus might come in contact with ovum and can produce pregnancy.Ok and take care. ",Could sperm slip out the bottom of a condom and get you pregnant? i had sex with my girlfriend and i had a condom on and a sticky liquid was at the base of my penis leaking out the condom what are the likely hood she is pregnant and she isnt on the pill -159654,What causes collarbone despite taking Advil for a sprain?,yes you are suspecting right ..please visit a orthopedic surgeon he will evaluate whether do you have any tendon or muscle tear..he may order xray or shoulder MRI ,"My left arm, shoulder and upper left back hurts and my arm feels numbed and tingling for about 5 days. I was pulling a shopping cart for a couple of hours from the front part with my left hand because my uncle is blind so he pushes the cart while a pulled it front the front to direct him. Do you think that could be a reason for these symptoms?" -26992,How much vitamin D should I take daily?,Hello. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, How much vitamin D should I take on a daily basis? I am 50 years old. What is the most you can take? What are the normal levels of vitamin D? Thanks." -85207,What is the treatment for alcoholic cirrhosis?,"HelloI see no reason to worry about this.The elevation is minor and since the other liver enzymes are normal, there's no indication of a liver problem.Were I your doctor, I would just repeat the tests in about three months ","I just had a routine blood test and my Alkaline Phosphate came back a little high, 261 (out of the range of 25-150) but my AST & ALT are low normal? I have IBS but other than that completely healthy. What can I do to improve this number or is this just normal for me?" -20329,Can drain tubes piercing the pleura cause pain in the lungs?,"Hello. I went through your husband's history provided by you. By PE I assume you are referring to pulmonary embolism and not pericardial effusion. Are the tubes still present? If so the tube rubbing the pleura while taking a deep breath can cause the pain. Pulmonary embolism which may have cut off blood supply to part of the lung can cause the pain. If the tubes have been removed, the holes will heal in a couple of weeks. That will not cause the pain. In the case of pleural effusions, when they heal, it can cause some thickening of the outer layer of pleura which will limit the expansion of the lungs to some extent. This thickening can cause some pain and discomfort on deep breaths. This may persist for some time. In majority, this pain diminishes over time. ","Hello doctor, My husband had a pleural effusion in the left side of his chest after having a PE and then contracting pneumonia, which caused his left lung to collapse. Three drain tubes were inserted into the pleura to drain off the fluids. This all happened seven months back. My husband has been experiencing pain in his left lung area since. Is this normal? Could the drain tubes piercing the pleura be the cause of the pain he is still experiencing? If yes, will it heal over time or does the holes stay? I have read that the nerve endings are in the plurea for the lungs, could the pockets of fluid he had cause nerve damage?" -191517,What causes red spots on trunk of baby?,"Hi, It is common to have asthma at this age, but the symptoms will gradually disappear as long as you child grows up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ",hi Doctor my son who is 8 month old he got Phenomonia when he was 1 month old now he has allergie and ashthama when ever he gets such problem his nose become blocked so i consult with child specilist they prescribe Antibiotic and other cough and flue medicine palease suggest me how could i save my son from this disease which would not effect my son life in long run for e.g long run ashthama tnx -45273,What causes itchy rash with discharge behind the ears?,"Hi.As per your case history you are having allergic dermatitis.My treatment advice is – 1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it.3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. ",I WAS PRUNING A ROSE BUSH AND GOT SEVERAL PRICKS FROM THE THORNS. NOW I AM BROKEN OUT ALL OVER MY BODY WITH A TYPE OF RASH THAT ITCHES ALOT. I READ ABOUT SPOROTRICHOSIS. COULD I HAVE THIS? I AM A CANCER PATIENT AND WENT THROUGH MY 2ND BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT LAST OCTOBER 2014. THERFORE MY IMMUNE SYSTEM IS COMPROMISED. MY LOCAL DOCTOR GAVE ME HYDROXYZINE HCL 25MG TABLETS 4 TIMES A DAY FOR THE ITCHING. IT IS NOT HELPING. I BELIEVE I MAY NEED A ANTIBIOTIC? -16551,Does my gastroscopy reports show ulcer in the stomach?,Hi. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) For further queries consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist ,"Hi doctor,In recent days, food is making me sick. I feel a lot of air and soreness in the stomach. I am often belching. When I consulted a doctor, he said that my stomach was fine. I have attached the reports of gastroscopy of the stomach and duodenum. Could the area that I have marked blue, be an ulcer? Kindly give your opinion on the reports. Also, I had antral gastritis two years ago." -181131,"MRI showing disc desiccation, bone spurs and root impingement. Have tingling and numbness. Advice?","Hi,Based on the details and MRI report you have cervical radiculopathy L) side secondary to disc prolapse.Occipitonuchal headache is due to disc itself with muscle spasmYou require muscle relaxants like tolperisone , along with short course of pain killers with neuralgic drug pregabantin which will alleviate your symptoms.Meantime use cervical collar , and avoid weight bearingConsult neurologist for prescritpionRegardsDr Sandhya Manorenj ","HELLO DOC,RECENTLY I HV DONE MY MRI AND THE COLCLUSION OF REPORTS IS AS BELOW:LOSS OF CERVICAL LORDOSIS OF PARASPINAL MUSCLE SPASM. MINIMAL POSTERIOR DISC BULGE AT C4-5 LEVEL INDENTING THE THECAL SAC WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT COMPRESSION.I hv severe pain on my left side of neck which is unbearable at night. and bcz of this i hv pain on my left side of head behind my ears. please help me out. I my 27 yrs oldRegardsDhanashri" -85789,"What does mild hepatomegaly with fatty changes, uterus with thickened endometrium showing cystic areas indicate?","Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.Presence of black stool suggest bleeding from upper GI tract. And with a prior history of ERCP suggest bleeding from the papilla site as papilla has to be cut for stone removal. And if your has checked that site and is sure that it is not bleeding from that site, means it may be blood passed in Gi tract during the procedure and now the bleeding has stopped.So keep watch on stool colour, which may be black for another 3-4 days after which it should be cleared. In case it is not cleared ther repeat endoscopy is warranted. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health ","My Dad is 79 was having severe abdominal pain and vomiting for about 1 month went to ER monday did CT Scan found very large gall stone blocking duct to liver had Endoscopy on Tues couldn't remove stone was to large had a second endo on Thurs and they quote filleted the duct and removed the stone, put in a stent, cleaned area of slugh then yesterday he started passing dark/black stool each time he went to the bathroom total of 5 times, Dr. immediately did another endo to look for bleeding and to put a sealant over the duct area from previous day he stated he didn't think the blood was coming from that area. Any idea what could be going on with this situation?" -40247,"Suggest remedy for dry, red, itchy and bumpy skin","Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry, red, itchy and bumpy skin which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis and it is due to excessive exposure to sunlight which removes natural moisture from skin. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking bumps. I would suggest you to apply topical antibacterial ointment. You should apply betnovate ointment on them 2-3 times a day. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene. You should avoid exposure to sunlight and cover your skin always with moist cloth. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. You should get skin patch test and allergy test done to find out exact cause of disease and start treatment accordingly.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I am 12 years of age. Every year I go up to a place named Lake Tahoe where the air is very dry and I am always in the sun. My skin gets VERY dry, red, bumpy, rashy, and I get twitches of itching every 5 seconds. I am miserable. I havent slept for the past 4 nights. HELP!! I have eczema." -231012,Suggest medications for rash on penis shaft,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Scrotal skin is very sensitive so, any chemicals/concentrated soap solution/ dryness can cause burning sensation. So, please use mild soap and avoid any cosmetic product if you are using and also send details regarding any itching/discharge/rash for further suggestions. All the best. ",I am having pain in my scrotum feels as if it is irritating. Not sure if it is a rash or so. Feels like a burning type pain when I touch the area..and only in that specific area...everywhere else is fine..just in the specific area on my left side of my scrotum. What would be the condition? -170442,Is spinal cord compression curable by physiotherapy?,"Hi, See this kind of presentation of twitchings and involuntary movements of the body can sometimes be due to excessive heat or anemia( low hemoglobin) or low blood pressure or low sugar levels. But still I feel that such an episode should not be ignored. The student must get herself investigated. There are a couple of blood test like complete blood count , sugar levels, electrolytes and TSH.Besides she needs to do ECG, EEG (Rhythm record of brain)and MRI brain. This will help us to rule out any other cause of this episode as there are various reasons related to heart or brain( infection or swelling )which can cause this problem. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Milinda Gupta ","Yesterday one of my voice students suddenly collapsed during her lesson. She was briefly incoherent and it appeared that she might have had a seizure. Along with passing out, her body twitched spasmodically. I have had students almost pass out due to locking their knees (which I warn them about constantly) but had never seen this type of thing before. She is a cross country runner and had been training in the hot Utah sun just prior to coming to her lesson. Could this episode be a result of either the heat rather than locking her knees?" -179307,What could cause a lump behind the neck and another on the crown with pain running down between them?,"Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears that she is suffering with postural hypotension, may be due to anemia, pain some where like back ache, gastric irritation,or infection of the internal ear. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. She may need to have MRI of the ear, besides other tests. Ask her to take green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods. When ever she feels giddy, she should lie down, where ever she is. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. ",My wife fainted for 10-20 seconds in the middle of he exercise after she walked to me and told me to hold her which I did and he she past out. When she got out of her faint (syncope) she stated her hands are numb but went away after 3 minutes. It has been two days. And she still feels weak and very lathergic. Should I take her th ER and ave her examined/run some tests. She can talk and walk but she is always tired. BTW: she is los in her men s trial period. -251242,What causes swollen vaginal lips during pregnancy?,"Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VVIRTUAL CLINIC.. I have gone through your question, and I think think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. First of all do not panic. The medicines that she was prescribed belong to cephalosporin group of drugs. They are quite safe in pregnancy and are not known to have teratogenic effect in the baby.Please do not worry. Take care of pregnancy as per your gynecologist advise. I I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar ","Hi, My wife and I are expecting our third child, however right at the start of the pregnancy she was diagnosed with Typhoid. While, she has recovered from it and does not have fever, we are worried about the effects of the medicine given to her, on our unborn child. I am listing the sequence of events below and would appreciate if someone would assist us. 2nd week of March, baby conceived. 25th March severe food poisoning and fever (2 weeks of weakness and loss of appetite). Pregnancy confirmed in the 2nd week of April. At the same time, severe flu, bronchitis and fever for ten days (advised Cefspan 400mg for 7 days + Panadol Also Zantac 150mg, twice a day for one month prescribed as Gynecologist suspected UTI. Widal test conducted on 21st April - Salmonella TO 1:80 (doctor failed to diagnose typhoid) 2nd May Typhoid IgG and Typhoid Igm positive, Antibody Index 1.8 Rocephin 1g Iv twice a day for 3 days advised. 2 days gap - Symptoms prevailed so Rocephin 2g IV once a day for 3 days advised again. 21st May Fever, weakness, indigestion and loss of appetite still persisted - Infectious Disease Consultant visited - advised Rocephin 2g IV advised once a day for 15 days (21st may till 4th Jun) 28th May 2010 Unable to retain food or medicine - physician advises Abdominal USG Readings: Liver 135mm (upper 160mm), outlines smooth, no dilatation of the hepatobiliary ducts, no focal defect. Gall bladder normal in size and shape BUT contains thick echogenic sludge. No stone or mass - Spleen measures 100mm (upper 120mm) - Pancreas normal, no para-aortic lymph nodes or mass seen - Right Kidney 101x40x15mm - Left Kidney 97x51x20mm - Gravid uterus 12.5 weeks Fever completely finished on the 1st of June, though there were temporary relapses after even slight exertion. Currently no fever but weakness, indigestion and nausea still persist. The above has left my wife extremely weak and she is still unable to retain anything complex and has to instead rely on basic items like milk and bread. Our physician has also indicated that she might have an ulcer in her stomach. In light of the cocktail of medicines given to her, we are extremely perturbed about the condition of the baby and the effects the medicines might have had on it. So far, we have only had the Anomaly scan done, readings of which are listed below. I would appreciate if someone could share some advise about what other tests we could get done to ensure the well being of both the mother and the baby, and whether there is any research available on the administration of the medicine cocktail on pregnant humans. Obstetrical USG (anomaly scan) conducted on 28th May 2010 Reading: Single Intrauterine fetus, cardiac activity present, fetal movements present, liquour amnii adequate, placenta fundal POSTERIOR upper mid uterine segment, B.P.D 18mm 12.6 weeks. Femur length 8mm 12.4 weeks. F.A.C 61mm 12.6 weeks. Gestational age 12.5 weeks. EDD 05-12-2010, Fetal weight approx 75gms. Nuchal Translucency measures 1.3mm (upper 3mm). No gross fetal anomaly seen." -150713,"Suggest treatment for pain in shoulder,collar bone and arm","Hi, Numbness localized to foot area is either a result of nerve root compression which is usually unilateral or peripheral neuropathy which is usually bilateral. As you have a prolonged sitting job chances are more towards the root compression. All you need to do is to improve your posture,along with some physiotherapy, if it improves in a week or two that's good, if not then you need to have a thorough clinical evaluation before proceeding further. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","44 year old male 5 ft 7 210 lbs, just noticed a few weeks ago a numbness in right foot below ankle. Has been intermitant this is the first time I ve noticed lasting for 24 hours+, no health issues, good blood pressure, non diabetic, I sit at a computer all day. Could I be compressing some nerve or blood vessel?" -196443,How can Poland syndrome in a child be treated?,"Such black seed like stuff may be due to iron fortified formula, undigested parts of veggies, seeds etc.Or more seriously they may be due to upper gastrointestinal bleed which turns black till it reaches rectum.You may ask your doctor for stool examination to ascertain exact cause of such complaint. ",Hi. I have noticed that my 14 month old son has theses black seed-looking specks in his stool. It has small ridges on each of the seeds . He hasnt eaten anything with black seeds in it. There were many of them in it and I am wondering what this could be. He isn t having abdominal pain or lethargic. Nothing seems to be wrong with him. Could it be a parasite. -24472,New moles are appearing in my palms. Is it melanoma?,"Hello. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to prevent patient identity). These are benign nevi - acquired melanocytic nevi (AMNs). They are not a sign of melanoma. AMNs may increase in number during the first three decades and it is a normal phenomenon. Generally, people who have a higher sun exposure over the years have higher numbers of AMNs. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. For the last six years, new black moles have been appearing in my palms. It is not creating issues like itching, pain, etc. I just want to know whether it a symptom of melanoma." -184363,Can eating raw white rice cause cancer?c,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Sorry to hear about your sister in law who is fighting cancer of the oral cavity in the advanced stage. Cancer causes uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells in a region of a body. If there is gangrene then there is an infection which is there in the nose.In such situations, it is better to provide supportive care and treatment. Antibiotics are required to reduce the severity of infection and pain relief is important to keep her comfortable. Though we know that nothing much can be done, please provide her adequate nursing care so that she lives with dignity and in peace. Please do not worry. ","does oral cancer, end stage, painful and agonising ? My sisterinlaw has mouth cancer, she was told about 2 months ago the surgery to remove her tongue and jaw was not possible due to the advanced state of the cancer. Now she is at home has gangrene of the neck, dark green stuff coming out of her trach , from her nose down is totally unrecognisable. her demise seems to be long and very slow. is that common ?" -113085,What are the causes for pneumothorax and pe?,"Hi,Impression: Pleuritic Chest Pain under evaluationInvestigations: Chest X-ray, ECG, If required USG Chest.Rx: T. Tramadol 50 mg will provide symptomatic relief. T. Pantoprazole 40 mg Once a Day Before Breakfast.Regards. ","Hi, I m 29. Years old, female. I get this winded pain in the middle of my back that feels like it protrudes through to my chest.. The pain subsides when I stop breathing... This pain can become very uncomfortable and I ll be in tears... It comes on randomly... Do you have any answers on why this is happening??" -202283,How to treat cylindrical power in vision of a child?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with ParacetamolRegards - Dr. Sumanth ","i have an 8 month old little girl she has been throwing up, running fever and her eyes are a little swollen with alil bit of red in them. I took her to the er and they gave me something for it but it seams not to be working she is still doing the same thing. what could this be" -40236,Suggest remedy for dry skin and itching after stopping Mayfair cream,"Hi! Thank you for your question. I would recommend you use a gentle cleanser such as Cetaphil, and a good moisturiser with SPF 15 or higher during the day. You can also use the same at bed time, or try the replenishing hydrating cream at night Vivite.I wish this helps!Dr. Migena Gega ","Hi, I have been using Myfair cream for almost 2 years from now. Now the production got stopped in India I am not using it. The moment I stopped using it few red rashes all over the face, dryness under eyes and at nose has been developed. Also there is lot of itching since the skin has become dry. Could you please recommend remedies from how to over come this. My face is becoming day by day worst. Some one recomended me using Elovera to make the face moisturized. Appreciate your thoughts on this. Regards, Mukesh" -231195,"Suggest remedy for pain in stomach, penis and testicles when being sexually excited","thanks for your query,i can understand your problem, probably there may be some bacterial or fungal infections on your penis because of poor hygiene. if i were your treating physcian i would have given panderm cream applied three times daily, as an empirical therapy for 5 days then follow up the problem. any doubts please feel free to ask thank you ","hello. for the past month, i have noticed something weird going on my penis. I am 20 years old. and my penis now has some scaly spots behind my penis. it s like sunburn spots but it s not. kinda of dark brown and red. not itching or anything; it is just there. and just 2 days ago I had a dark brown spot on the top of my penis near the head. and just today i see 3 more forming near the beginning of where my penis would start. what can it be?" -174455,What causes memory impaired for middle back tenderness?,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that as her clinical situation seems to be improved there is nothing to worry about. The drug has showed good effects on her clinical situation. Regarding her stool could you please specify why you think that the drug is not being absorbed? Does she have diarrhea? This could be a possible adverse effect related to Galantamine. I would recommend consulting with her prescribing doctor for a physical check up and some cognitive tests. If her situation is evaluated to be improved there is nothing to worry about. In case of diarrhea she may need to switch to another drug because of intolerance. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ","My sister is taking Galantamine ER 16. She has been taking this for the past 4 years. It seems to be working well. The only problem is lately, I have noticed that sometimes the galantamine is not dissolving in her system-it is coming out whole in her stool. I don t know why. I can not tell that it is happening enough to throw her behavior or memory off. What should I do?" -98581,What causes painful lump in the upper stomach?,"Hi, It seems like multiple boils are erupting in the area. Do you have fever at any time? It could be due to lack of proper hygiene. In either case, it is suggested that you consult a Doctor or your GP who can examine you. At the least you might require a course of antibiotics or some antibiotic ointments for the eruptions. Or he could advice you to see a Dermatologist. Please don't avoid it and leave your shyness to see the Doctor. After he examines you he will be in a better position to advice you accordingly.Do let us know if we can help you with anymore queries,Take care,Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. ","About four weeks ago I had a small lump maybe two centimeters( in the region between my testicles and anus, about in the middle, it was there for about a week, at the end of the week I squeezed it and pus and blood came out, also by just touching it and around it it would leave an odd smell on my fingers, , it dissappeared quickly after I squeezed it, now today I notice a bigger lump in my pubic hair region above my penis on my left side between my thigh and my penis( in the corner part where my leg touches my penis) and it s about 3 to four centimeters across, and it also oozes a bit of pus and blood when squeezed. But there is no smell. I m worried , I need to know what this may be a symptom of if anything? I only had unprotected sex with one female and it s not possible she have me any diseased or std s (not to say not possible but As a non bias standpoint I highly doubt that she would have) please help!!! Thankyou, Kyle." -145656,Suggest treatment for varicose vein,"Hi i do care for your concern. The platelet count that you have mentioned is well below the normal range. Since you have mentioned that you have taken after your periods, its wise to take a fresh blood testing for platelet count. If found to be abnormal then consult your physician as you need more evaluation.Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Thank you. ","Hi Doctor ,I am 41 years working professional ,I had a mentrual period and Soon after that I had gone for blood test my platelet count is 60000. Is any thing serious about it and what precautions and food should I take to make up my platelet count. Neena ." -213646,Are lump underneath jaw and ulcer in mouth related?,"Hi, I have gone through your query, as u complaints of pain in the extracted region,either it may be due to inflammation in that region or due to incomplete extraction of wisdom tooth.You should visit to dental clinic for Consultation. Thank you - Dr.Bhuwanesh Sharma BDS, MIDA (Oral and Dental Surgeon) ","I had my wisdom teeth extracted 4 yrs ago this September and in the past couple of days I have experienced excruciating pain in the lower left side of my mouth behind my back molar where one of my wisdom teeth were.. The pain radiates through to up and under my jaw. It hurts if anything touches it. It hurts to breathe through my mouth, eat and drink. I have no insurance and no money to go see anyone to get an opinion or pay for diagnostic treatment so if i can get an idea that would be great! Thank you very much for your time." -179753,Acute pain in head. What is going on? Need I worry brain Tumor?,"Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about these seizures. Please, seizures need a more detailed description of symptoms to be able to tell whether it is for real a seizure or just an abnormal movement. We also have test(EEG) than can be done to map out the nature of seizures if there is any. Unless you have had seizure disorders before, menopause is not a common cause or a trigger of it as it may sound. Please, get what you have been experiencing looked into by your doctor for appropriate diagnosis and management.I hope you find this helpful. Thank you so much for using our services and please do feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. I wish you the best of health.Dr. Ditah, MD. ","just looking at the article on the 7 triggers for a seizure. I have nocturnal seizures every couple months. I haven't seen a doc but I live a naturopathic healthy lifestyle, married once, 24 yrs with 4 healthy children. Going through menopause so wondering if hormones may be the cause. Tried ruling out everything else over past 3 yrs. I'll be 51 in January." -86336,Any suggestion for having SGPT level of 133?,Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. I will suggest you to give more specific details.Yes you can take all these except tablet hepamerz as it is used only in hepatic encephalopathy which you havent mentioned.I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health ,I am suffering from alcohol liver disease last 12 years. In my LFT report comes always high Alkaline Phosphate about 358 and USG fatty liver. Now I facing always upset stomach some time black stool and hepatic problem. Can I use “Heptral 400 and Livril Fort or HepaMerz or suggest any other?? -3658,"If sperms spill outside the vagina, is there still chance for pregnancy?","Hi. Pregnancy can happen rarely in the scenario you described. There will not be any immediate symptoms of pregnancy. The earliest symptom is missing the next expected period. You cannot do anything to stop the pregnancy right now. If she misses her period, she can confirm pregnancy at home by doing a urine pregnancy test. If pregnancy is confirmed, you can consult a gynecologist for abortion through medicines. In case, she becomes pregnant, she will miss her next expected period. Remember one thing, pregnancy is very rare (most unlikely) in the scenario you described, so there is no need to fear. Just wait for her next period and things will become clear by then. ","Hi doctor, Last week I and my partner had a romance, I did everything expect for the penetration of my penis into her vagina. At last, I was masturbating outisde with my hands, when the sperm came out it spills out over her legs and also near to her vagina. So we got scared that if sperm spill over was only outside her vagina. Incase, if the spillage over her vagina was only outside means will it cause pregnancy? If it causes pregnancy means what are all the symptoms immediately or with in a week? If in case pregnancy means how to stop now? Please tell us if there is any solution for our safer side to keep us without fear. When the period will stop incase of pregnancy? Please help." -124075,"Stomach pain, loss of appetite, bloating, hard to swallow solid foods. Normal chest x ray. Any ideas?","Hi, Thanks for using HCM.The pain you are suffering from is due to muscle catch. This may occur due to injury or due to sudden excessive action of muscle and late relaxation.For this do regular outdoor exercises. Breathing exercises will be good. Have adequate regular sleep, plenty of fluids, nutritious diet with required calorie and for hay fever and sneezing you can try out montelukast and anti histamine. This will help you along with above said activities. Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further examination and management.Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.Wish you good health. Take care.Regards ","Hi,I had my last child 8 years ago and ever since then when i sneeze or cough i get a very painful stabbing pain in my abdomen, i have stuffered badly with hay fever this summer and sneezing many times a day. This pain is so painful i am unable to breathe and can not move after sneezing for a few minutes and then the pain completely dissappears. thanks in advance lisa" -58427,How long does a heart attack normally last?,"Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, there is likely possibility of Supra ventricular tachycardia a type of cardiac arrhythmia. Cardiac arrhythmia is due to abnormality in conduction system of heart. You should consult cardiologist. Following investigation may help you - 1) ECG during episode of palpitations and dizziness will give better idea that ECG at rest. 2) Holter's Monitoring and Electrophysiological study of heart. 3) 2DEcho of heart. 4) Blood test like Kidney and Liver function test, Thyroid function test, serum calcium, magnesium. Hope this helps you, if so do vote helpful. ",I'm a 40 year old male that experiences a heightened heart beat and dizziness from time to time. I realized that when I'm having this episode that if I take a few deep breaths that my heart beat with go back to normal and the dizziness goes away. What can this be? -168013,What causes constant pain on tailbone?,"Hi, Thanks for your query. It could be due to nerve compression at cervical spine. Mri Will be helpful. Hope this helps you. Warm regards ",I have a friend who has a lot of pain in one hand (from the shoulder to the fingers) and there appeared boils like in a line which were also very painful. He works in the construction industry and sometimes carries heavy building stones. He has been told it has to with nerves. He has been given pain killers and told to rest that the pain wil go with time. The pain continues but the boils have dried up. What exactly is his problem and what should he do? -38431,"I just took a HPT And it was positive, what could it be ?","Hi,thanks for posting your query.In a fertile women with missed period and positive test indicates pregnancy.This is applicable to majority of patients.Please get in touch with your doctor if you are in doubt.Whether you do not want to continue or continue it is important to diagnose it first.please take care.visit your doctor soon. ","I am a few days late, I just took a HPT. And it was positive. But I have PMS, Cramps, and Bloating. Could It be a false positive ?" -147874,Suggest treatment for low haemoglobin,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have high LDL cholesterol and higb triglycerides levels. You should take low fat diet with high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. You can also take drugs like atorvastatin or pravastatin to control your cholesterol level.HoHowever it is prescription based medicine. So consult your local doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","MY SELF MAHENDER PAL, AGE ;29YRS ,SEX;MALE, RBS COUNT 5.44 ,MEAN CORPUSCULUR VOL. 81.2 , RED CELL DIST WIDTH (RDW) 15.8 ,CHOLESTEROL 212 , TRIGLYDERIDES 195 , CHOLESTROL LDL 126, VERY LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN 39 PLEASE GUIDE PATHOLOGIST SAYS U HAVE HIGH LIPID, WHAT WILL I DO NOW GUIDE ME...." -30121,Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?,"Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this?" -94320,Suggest treatment for lump in the fold of arm,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM virtual Clinic.I studied your query in all the details put forth by you.I understood your health concerns.Cause of the health problems you queried-The lump on the throat with Mucous discharge seems to be with Acid reflux you have.Your query indicates this by the reflux mucous out pouring from the acid refulx,which needs to be treated.GOR-gastro-esophageal reflux, with reflex Hypertonicity of the UOS(Upper Oesophageal Sphincter) is proved cause of the globus feeling in the throat, which hampers swallowing of the reflex mucous outporing leading to excessive mucous discharge with it.There are many other causes as-retroverted epiglotis, or /hypo-pharyngeal cancer/or Remedy- -PPI (Proton-D)-for the GERD associated is commonly tried to rule out the GERD.Rigid Esophagoscopic examination would relieve by dialating the sphincteric spasm.Reassurance- if associated with anxiety would relieve globus.Fiberoptic laryngoscopy orTNO-Trans-nasal esophagoscopy would rule out any growth besides other causes and would help in planning treatment of Globus clearly.Other factors related to stress/anxiety / and anatomical abnormalitis and pharyngel dismotilitis need to be ruled out.I would advise you to consult ER ENT Surgeon ,who would differentiate from other possible causes for the lump in that area.As I don't have any direct photo of the lump / or not many details from you, I would advise you to consult surgeon. Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction.Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at HCM.Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience ,which would improve my rating for many other visitor's to HCM.Wishing you fast recovery.Have a good day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical Consultant.M.S.Genl-CVTS ",I have a lump in my throat and it has been there for three years...I have Globus as well and it seems to come and go. I have been to an ent and they have looked in my throat and they see nothing ... I am worried because it feels like something is deffinately there but they don t seem to see it. I find a lot of mucas comes from that area...worried sick -220109,"Pain, swelling in cheek bone and jaw, bruise after extracting wisdom tooth. On antibiotics. Advise?","Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicIn addition to the oral medication you can try the application of a local anesthetic. There are local anesthetic sprays or gargles that are used for sore throats or lesions of the mouth that may help you. They do not normally require a prescription. You can speak to your local pharmacist to see what is available in your area.In addition, if the pain is so severe, you may need to a stronger analgesic but these may require a prescription. Medications such as celebrex, tramadol, codeine may be helpful to you.I hope this helps ","hello. about a week ago i ha a pretty big cavity filled. a couple days later i started to see signs of an infections and started drinking antibiotics and ibuprofen for my pain. the infection seems to have subsided however now i have a sharp throbbing pain in my tooth that only goes away when i apply ice water under my tongue around that tooth and i have to keep reapplying that ice water or the pain comes back. I cannot sleep at night anymore. i have a dentist appointment friday, is there anything i can do before then to relive my pain? i have already tried ibuprofen aspirin advil and nothing is working!" -256539,Taken dianne 35 tablet. Is intercourse safe during 7th day of menstruation?,"Hi,The current bleeding is due to the breakthrough effect of the hormone. As you did not have the withdrawal bleeding, this could have happened. I would suggest a check up by your consultant and take styptics and hormone supplements for arrest of the bleeding. You will also need mineral and vitamin supplements to make up for the blood loss. Maintain a healthy body weight as this can help in maintaining proper hormonal balance in the body. Hope you find this information useful. Take care. ","Hi, i used nuvaring for 3 months and for the fourth month i decided that i wantedto stop having periods. I inserted a new ring immediately after taking the old one out. I have been bleeding for three weeks. The first two weeks were spotting but now im having very heavy bleeding. Is this normal and how long will it last?" -2943,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -119697,What caused abdomen and back pain with breathlessness and muscles soreness?,"Hi.It is not normal to have a pain in stomach for such a long time and still you have not got investigations done.The cause of pain in the abdomen for several months can be due to:Intestinal obstruction, tuberculosis, Irritable bowel syndrome, vascular problems and so on.The cause of the severe sudden pain making you unable to walk must have been due to sudden obstruction or volvulus and the release of the obstruction giving you the feeling of liquid seeping inside stomach and down through your legs, this being a referred pain. I would advise you the following:Investigations:*Routine blood investigations like Complete blood picture, blood sugar, urea, creatinine, liver function tests, thyroid function tests.*Urine -routine and microscopy*Stool: routine, microscopy, occult blood, culture and sensitivity.*Ultrasonography of abdomen,*Colonoscopy *Enteroclysis Once the diagnosis has been made, complete the medical or the surgical treatment as may be advised by a Gastroenterologist. ","I ve had severe abdominal pain for several months. Last week I woke up in immense pain, I could barely walk ,sit or lay down I sat in the chair in the living room and felt a very sharp stabbing pain in my stomach and then the sensation of liquid seeping inside my stomach and down through my legs.after a few minutes the pain was gone, what could this be? I m starting to have the same symptoms of pain and bloating in my stomach again." -29063,Would it be fine to take prEP with one kidney?,Hello. I can understand your concern. For further information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, I had sexual intercourse with a girl last night and the condom broke. I went to get tested today and was told to come back in 10 days to check for HIV. I was suggested to take prEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention. I did not mention to the doctor that I have one kidney as I did not know it affects the kidneys. My question is, would it be fine to use prEP considering that I have one kidney? Am I at a high infection risk? Thank you and looking forward to your reply." -32418,When is pregnancy possible after the first normal periods?,"Hi, How are you doing ?Nur Istrate is Depot Progestrone. This is a medication which stays for long even if you stop the injection. I mean you may have periods , but ovulation may not occurBut don't worry , as you already had periods,it means your hormone level is wearing off. Just wait for few months & regularly try for pregnancy if you want to. But if the cycles are irregular of no periods at all, have a course of Combined Oral contraceptive pill ( 21 pills packet) from the first day of periods & get your periods. This will regularise your hormone levels. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back if any more queriesAll the bestDr.Balakrishnan ","I am 22 year old female, I have been using Nur isterate since from June 2011 till April 2014. I am healthy and have never had complications with my health, however I have experienced my first normal periods early this month, before they were a bit irregular. I want to find out how soon can I fall pregnant" -206131,What causes runny nose with cough in child?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I understand your concern. First be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorium or behaviour. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My daughter fell off in a 3 ft high bed last October 5 and we go to her pediatrician. After examination everything to her is fine. (we co-sleep but now she will definitely sleep in bed after what had happened). Just last Sunday she fell off again while sleeping. I already called the health link and she seems to be fine. After an hour I saw a bruise on her head, right side. Today she seems not so smiley unlike before. I m worried. What should I do? She has a wellness check up on the 27th Oct. Do I need to wait on this date to inform her Doctor?" -16738,I avoid sex as I absolutely do not want to get pregnant again. Please help.,Hello. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old female. I do not like sex because I am always worried that my partner will ejaculate inside me. He does not like using a condom. We always end up fighting during sex, as I ask him to use a condom and he does not want to. We have a son aged 9 years and I do not want another child. In the last 9 years, I took Unwanted 72 nearly 12 times. Please give me a remedy, so that we can enjoy sex. We have stopped having sex often because of these arguments." -15975,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -105008,What causes irritation in chest?,"Hello dearWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have gone through your concern in depth .* This is in relation with psychosomatic manifestation of underlying stress or anxiety disorder .* Suggestions for better recovery - Need proper relaxation , deep breathing exercises , regular walking in fresh air , YOGA . - Avoid stress , anxiety . - Regular sound sleep of 8 hrs . - Balanced nutritious diet . - Avoid smoking or alcohol in any form . - After all of the above , if problem consult your doctor .Hope this will help you for sure .Welcome for further guidance .Regards . ","I have been having a weird feeling in my throat, like pressure it can be at the top below my jaw or at the bottom going to my chest. I also have a slight cough. Sometime I find myself to feel very shakey and weak I am always exhausted. Every once in a while it feels like my heart is trying harder then it really has too. I am a little concerned I have been feeling like this for a little less then a month" -23603,"Suffering from nightmares, sleeping problem and headache. Can this be due to glaucoma?","Hi, Nightmares indicate an anxiety disorder. If you have flashbacks, anxiety attacks associated with the nightmares and if they are related to past abuse that you have been subjected to then you might be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Your one sided headaches especially while reading or watching TV sounds like a classic case of migraine. You should check your vision. Have a full psychiatric evaluation done by a psychiatrist. ","Hi, I am suffering from nightmares, sleeping disorder and one sided headache especialiy while reading or watching TV. Can this be due to glaucoma? I did not check it with a doctor yet." -227209,Suggest treatment for azoospermia,"hiii.it seems to be normal viral infection only.take antibiotics like tablet amoxyclav625 mg twice daily for 5 days.take levocetrizine one tablet in night time.take dolopor tablets twice in a day.take cap.omeprazole twice in a day.if it doesnt subside na ,then kindly consult your physician for further evaluation.thank you and regards. ","I'm a 14 year old male 132 pounds 6'2"" and I've had a fever of 101.3, really bad headaches, muscle aches, a dry cough, and hot and cold flashes. I was perfectly fine and three days ago the fever hit and I've been feeling like that. I think I may have the flu but I'm not sure. Please help." -125459,"Suffering from chronic abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, lack of Vitamin D. Will supplementing vitamin-d ease the pain?","Hi The pain may be due to Incisional hernia occuring in the scar site. Stump appendicitis will be diagnosed in CT scan. Another possibility is Sub acute intestinal obstruction due to adhesions . Please come back with Colonoscopy report,i will further clarify. Till then take Smooth muscle relaxant like Dicyclomine,a Pre and probiotic. As you have not seen your period,please Consult Gynaecologist also. Wish you good health Regards ","I had open appendectomy 22 years ago and a long scar on the right lower abdomen. I have been feeling pain from this since. I have had series of urinary tract infection , ultrasounds, both transvaginal and pelvic . The pain can be very discomforting at times. A week ago I had a severe pain after a dance exercise, the pain was so severe that I could not walk, stand, sit or turn in bed. I went to the emergency they had a ct scan and blood work everything was normal and I was given vicodin and muscle relaxers. I still feel the pain constantly I cannot stand straight,the pain is not going away. I have been having headaches consistently with the pain, my blood pressure is high. I went see a GI doctor and he suggested a colonoscopy which will be done nextweek. I cannot bear this pain any longer this month I have not seen my period, I noticed a change in my bowel movement . Also I am feeling a foul smell in my breadth. I am 47 years old this really affecting my work, i read articles about stump, ingunial hernia and would like to go back to my doctor and discuss all these, do you have any treatment regimen for me to discuss with my GI Doc. I want to get back to my normal." -201783,What causes swelling and discoloration in left breast?,"Hi, yes its safe to give sinarest plus syrup to child. It mainly acts against cold, cough and mild fever. Take care. ","My daughter was having fever, cold and a bit of dry cough. Her ped advised Calpol for 3 days, now her fever is reduced but it comes back in 6 hrs so the ped changed her medicines and advised Sinarest plus.Is it safe to give his sryup to my 4.4 yr old daughter?" -159464,Are heavy head and weak legs related to low WBC or a symptom of HIV ?,"About the medications you must ask your cardiologist. Cardiac medication must be taken only with medical prescription. It is also better to check your artery system - speak with your doctor about the Angiography - it is about to see your blood flow in the arthery. For leg pain you can speak with a physician for recovery. The leg pain can be from the lumbar spine, sometimes starts form a minimal spinal disc herniation. May it is helpfull to speak with you doctor about an MRI at lumbar spine. ",I have been taking carvedilol twice a day (two 6.25 mg tablets)for at least four years prescribed by my cardiologist. My lower legs hurt so badly sometimes that I have difficulty walking. I also take Coumadin and Ibersartan and generic zetia. Can one or all of these medications make my legs hurt so? -141342,What causes pain in right side under breast going to back?,"Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.You got injury to your right hip area. You are having tailbone pain, you already ruled out fracture by x-ray.It is called coccyxdynia. Analgesics (DICLOFENAC 50MG three times a day)will give YOU RELIEF from pain.other advise to give you relief is 1.Not to sit on hard objects and use soft objects for sitting.2.Hot fomentation I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query. ","I fell down the stairs a month ago, Landed on my tail bone, and sort of twisted and heard and felt a crack in the middle of my back. I went to the doc and got x-ray to see if I had a fracture, but I didn't. My tailbone was cracked but not that bad. I still am having pain in my mid back and it effects me laying down, sitting up, laying on my side, or even sometimes breathing when I'm in a certain position. What should I do? Do I need a chiropractor?" -234736,What can be don for penis leakage on seeing porns or talking to lover?,"DearWelcomem to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Sex is divine act and is a meditation. We forget ourself throughout the sexual journey and that is actual meditation. You should not involve in sex if you or your partner is tired, stressed. Sex should not be performed in a hurry and not during unworldly timing. Anxiety and presumptions about sex is also dangerous because they decrease your sexual ability. In most of the cases, prematurre ejaculation is due to psychological problems such as negative thinking, anxiety, stress and lack of sex education. Your case could be either of these.Let your wife come. Why be apprehensive? Why think that the same thing will happen again in future? Sex is not the life. See sex simply as a pleasure and not as essential thing and your problem is cured.You might need sexological counseling. Visit www.psychocure.webs.com for further details.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Hi sir I got married 9months back I live with my wife 35days only. At that days when i m making sex with her (fuck) my timing like below 50seconds and I feel premature ejaculation. Now i m going to bring her in dubai pls help me sir and she is very interest to make sex with me -174283,What causes seizures in an alcohol addict?,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!I would explain that the lump in your head could indicate an infection. It is not typical of migraine. For this reason, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical check up, a brain CT scan and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate). A brain MRI may be needed. Hope to have been helpful!Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida ","Hi,two days ago I woke up with momentary loss of vision maybe for about five-seven seconds.Saturday night I was sitting down at a holiday dinner and had a sharp flash of pain in my head and noticed a lump that wasn't there earlier that day.since then I've been in pain with a very bad headache and the lump has gotten bigger.its very painful to where when I walk I get pulsating pain in my head.I'm wondering is this a chronic migraine? Should I see a doctor?" -198769,What causes brown flecks containing vomit in a child?,Hi...by what you say I feel that in particular positions her blood supply to the lower part of the legs is being hampered. This can happen in certain rare conditions like arterio venous malformations or arterial malformations.A colour doppler of the legs is indicated.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"I have an 11 month old baby girl. She does not crawl or walk. When I help her to stand up with her arms on a sofa or table, after a while her feet start to turn blue. The same thing happens when she sits with her legs folded beneath her. In this case her lower legs and feet turned blue and when I picked her up, her legs turned right red and she started crying in pain. What is the cause of this?" -198509,What causes headache in children?,Give paracetamol syrup for fever and if fever persists do cold sponging. If fever persists than malaria should be ruled out. ,"My 2 year has a fever, he won t let me check it, but when I did last night it was 100.9. Now he has chills. I noticed him shaking and shivering while drinking. He wants a blanket on him, and his heart is beating too fast. What I can at home to help him?" -207604,Suggest treatment for headache and stomach ache in child,"Hi dear,It is better to see your doctor for evaluation as this may indicate causes like UTI which may need antibiotics. If such causes are ruled out, this may indicate simple viral infection that just need supportive treatment for few days.Your doctor will guide in this.Take careThank you. ","My daughter who is 9 had a high fever and vomiting for two days couldn t hold anything down, finally the temprature was under control and she just felt tired and a bit of nausea ! Today is day 4 and she has developed a rash under her eye and neck/ chest, do you think it s any cause for concern ? Or just try Benadryl ! She says she hasn t ate anything different or touched anything unusual" -168842,Suggest remedy for numbness& pain in arm,"Hi,Thanks for your query.There are multiple reason for your pain and swelling in left arm as bellow.1. If its first time and there is no numbness or radiating pain from neck to arm and hand then it can be only muscular pain at arm level.2. If its paining from neck to arm and hand as well this kind of pain use to be there on and off with you then it can be related to your cervical spine. 3. If the pain starts from shoulder joint and this is the first time you experience it after lifting weight or having any jerk to shoulder then it can be related to shoulder joint soft tissue pain also which is coming to upper arm.Now what ever the case is initial treatment is use hot and cold pack at home and look for the relief. If it is not getting all right then you need to visit a ortho for proper examination and evaluation. Here with physical test and x ray they will evaluate it and may ask for MRI if needed.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",I have a sudden onset of left arm swelling and pressure/aching over the past week with no trauma or injury. I also have some upper trap pain/tightness and pain in my armpit. Swelling is worse after activity like washing my hair. Usually the swelling is down in the morning. What can this be? -223190,What causes inflammation feeling in the hiatal area?,"Hi, There is white substance deposited under foreskin called as smegma which causes itching in penis. Clean it regularly by retracting back your foreskin. Drink plenty of warm water for burning while urination. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pramod Kokare, General & Family Physician ",I have itchy sensation in my penis and whild urinate it is slightly burning. I lead a healthy life style and do not have any wrong habits. I was travelling last 4 days. I thought it is due to not drinking enough water! What could be the reason and what should I do? Pls. advice. -96557,Suggest treatment for painful lump on shin,hi dear thanks for the query on HCMYOU NEED TO CONSULT A orthopedician to see on the knee.he needs to examine . whether it affects your movements is important.if it is a solid swelling he may ask for a cytological diagnosis bya simple procedure called fnac/ or he may ask for an mri if it involving the joint.thank you ,"Hello, I have a hard lump just below ( practically on ) my knee. ItIs painless and I'v had it more than a year. It's kind of a wide lumpBut it only sticks out a small bit but is noticeable in comparrison to my other knee , is it something to worry about ? I am by the way a 14 year old girl." -70958,Does UTI treatment require antibiotics?,A urinary tract infection (UTI) does not affect one's chances of concieving. Your doctor was right in telling you that women usually get their first episode of UTI after marriage or when they first become sexually active.If you are not already pregnant you can take SEPTRAN twice daily for 3 days or (alternatively) Norflox 400 mg twice daily for 5-7 days. ,I am suffering from urine infection . This is the third time in our 2 years of married life. For last some months I am trying to conceive. I am worried due to this frequent urine infection problem. Is it due to unprotected sex?Last time doctor said usually ladies after marriage is affected by urine infection for first time. Is this will affect our chances for conceiving? What checkup u can suggest for this for me and may be my husband -251572,Diagnosed with IgT. What does this mean and will it affect my baby?,"hello,.There are several reason of missed or delayed period. First exclude pregnancy and you also get negative results several time.Those are like hormonal imbalance,PCOD,over wt,Psychological upset,Eating habit disorder,stress, thyroid problem etc.So need some investigations like USG lower abdomen,LH/FSH,PPBS,Thyroid profile,Blood estrogen and progesterone level etc.Then consult with gynecologist with all reports and take advice accordingly.Control body wt,avoid stress,take healthy diet and need proper sleep.Be well. ","I had my cycle Oct 16th 2011 was sexually active around 28 Oct unprotected and started cramping w/ heavy bleeding around the 11th Nov. Missed period for Dec, Jan, Feb. Took 1 round of progestrone mid Feb for 10days, but no period. Waited a few weeks took another round of Progestrone for 10 day mid March got period for 1 day. Have taken several HPT (hone pregnacy test) which were all negative. Have had 2 urine pregnacy tests at GYN doctor s office which were also negative. Was prescribed BC patch which I was on for 2 weeks until I started having severe dizziness and vomiting . stopped the patch and had a period. Haven t had a period since. My stomach has been swelling and I m experience movement. I haven t gained weight, but I ve haven t been able to lose weight even though I ve reduced my calories to1200 daily for the past 3 months combined with 4 days a week exercise. All my weight is in my stomach area (very full from under the breast area and down). I ve tried wearing a girdle to restrict my waist area but I m starting to experience pain in my stomach and lower back. I ve had testing for all my organs (pancrease, gallbladder , and liver function and they all came back fine). I m concerned because I had sugery March 30 for areola reconstruction. Is there a chance I could be pregnant? I have a retroverted uteris with fibroids ....." -190245,Can some body with anorexia get cervical cancer?,"Hello Brandenburg, From the look of things you seem to be suffering from a coronary artery diseases (heart condition) known as unstable angina with all the risk factors you present ( of blood disorders and cancer). Another possibility is cardiac or lung metastasis from your cancer (depending on which organ was affected). I recommend that you do a chest x-ray, MRI, CT scan and to consult a cardiologist or an internist. Pain can only properly be managed if the cause is known as it might require palliative care. If the cause for the pain is simply unstable angina then appropriate medication (s) will be prescribed by your cardiologist. Hope this helps and wish you a better health ","Hi, For several years now on and off I have been having severe stabbing pain in my lower left rib cage, when i put pressure on i it helps a little but it has to just go away by itself, It happens alot lately and I have no back pain along with it , Iam sure its not gas or stomach issues, when iam driving it happens quite a bit or just sitting at home on the couch, I am a cancer patient and also have a blood disorder called von wilderbrandes disease, along with this iam iron insuffent and also anemic.What can this poss be ?" -20153,How to come out of unwanted thoughts in OCD?,"Hi. First of all, I congratulate you for entering into medical course and wish you a great life ahead. I think your main issue currently is unwanted thoughts in your mind. This can be a residual symptom of obsessive compulsive disorder. Last year, when the stress in life was high, the symptoms of OCD must have been much more. With reduced stress, most symptoms are also reduced. There are a few things you can do about this are as follows: For further information consult a psychotherapist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychotherapist ","Hi doctor, I am a medical college student. My age is 20 and my weight is 38 kg. I have obsessive compulsive disorder for a year. Also, before a year I suffered with deep distress. I cried and scolded myself. I always remember my beautiful past life. I liked to become a doctor in my first attempt, but I could not get. I was disappointed and avoided all excluding my family. But, today I feel fine. I like to rearrange my life. I like to live a good life. I trust myself. Hereafter, I never miss myself and I control myself. But, still my mind reminds me the things and persons that I do not like. Please help me" -199312,Suggest treatment for gas problem in baby,"Hi....I understand your concern these are my suggestions and this is what I feel about your niece case.The inflammation of the hip joint is the reason for the pain which she is experiencing while jerking moment and also while lifting the leg. This means that whenever she tries to do the above activities the bone of the femur head is going and touching the particular Bursa which is inflamed and is causing pain. This is why she is avoiding lifting the leg and the jerking movement is causing the contact of the two surfaces and resulting in pain.The only viable solution for this is absolute bed rest as long as the pain persists along with skin traction, Vitamin D supplements and medicine to relieve the pain and when required.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","Respected Sir, With due respect, i would be obliged if you would be kind enough to spare a few minutes of your valuable time and to help us in finding a solution to the problem of my niece. Patient Details : Patient : Miss. Drishty Padhy Age : 10 Years and studying in Standard IV. Gender : Female currently lives in Orissa Case Histroy : My niece Miss. Drishty Padhi, Age -10 years, fell down lying in the back side while playing with friends. She had kept two small stones in her back pocket of the trouser. The stones got smashed after she felt. The right back was swollen after the injury. There are no fever after that incidence till now. This happened on 2nd July 2011. The injury was in the right hip/thigh. There are absolutely no issues in left hip ,thigh and leg.Then we consulted in our company hospital and consulted Ortho pedics specialists in V SS Medical College,Burla. X-Ray and Digital x-rays on Hip, backbone and pelvis did not show any abnormalities. Doctor advised some medicines and to put the Skin Traction for few days. After taking medicine for about a month, putting skin traction for 4/5 hours in a day , situation did not improve. Problem was she was not able to walk, not able to lift the right leg for a inch , pain during travel in car/bike with slow zerking also, pain in right thigh and hip. Then we went to SCB Medical college, Cuttack. Dr. N C Mahapatra, Asst. Professor in Orthopedics dept, seen the patient and advised to a MRI in Spine, both Hips, Pelvis etc. We did two MRIs in August 3rd August 2011. One in Hip, Pelvis etc and other one in Spine. The results of MRIs are given below : 1. MRI - LUMBO--SACRAL SPINE : MRI L.S.SPINE SUGGESTIVE OF :- APPARANTLY NORMAL MRI STUDY OF L-S SPINE & NO SPINAL CANAL STENOSIS 2. MRI- BOTH HIPS & PELVIS : MRI BOTH HIPS SUGGESTIVE OF :- RIGHT INF. LABRAL TEAR WITH GREATER TROCHANTERIC BURSITIS. After the above result of MRI scan, Dr. NCM advised for further rest with some medicines and advised to consult a doctor with Orthopaedic - Paediatrics specialization. We could find that Dr. Debabrata Padhy of Apollo Hospital,Bhubaneswar is a specialist in Orthopadics-Padiatrics. Immediately we consulted him and took my daughter to Dr.Padhy. Dr. Padhy scrutinized all the X-ray , Digital X-ray and MRI Scan reports very carefully. He physically checked the patient too. Then he advised complete skin traction for 24 hours for 15 days with some medicines. Then we put the patient in 24 hour skin traction for 15 days/20 days. After the skin traction was opened we could see a dramatic improvement in her leg. She could able to walk with a smooth chapel comfortably just like normal walk. Without the chappel she was facing problem in lifting the legs. Still the pain in the righ thigh and hip persisted though she is able to walk with the smooth chappel. The pain persists during any travels in bike , car or train with little zerking. Again we took her to Appoplo Bhubaneswar and consulted Dr. Padhy. Dr.Padhy then suggested some blood tests, eg.Vit D3, Calcium-Serun Phosphorous, inorganic-Serum. Alkaline Phosphatase-Serum/Plasma,RA Factor-Quantitaive. All the results of these tests came normal range. Upon seeing the test reports, Dr. Padhy further wanted to ensure for any neurology or rheumatology issues. He then referred to Dr. A Nanda ( Padiatrics-Neurology specialisation) and Dr. P Pradhan( Rheumatology specialist) in Apollo hospital. Both the doctors tested the patient critically and there are no abnormalities in Neurology or rheumatology. There were only some deficiencies of Vit D for which they have given medicines. Again they have prescribe some medicines and advised the patient to take rest. All of them have confirmed that there are no clinical issues. Present Situation : Presently my niece is able to walk with that sponge chapel properly. She is facing the following problems : a) difficulty in lifting the right leg for a inch also. b) Pain in the right thigh and right hip upon touching. c) Not able to walk properly without the chapel. d) Pain in hip, right thigh with little zerking during travel in Bike,Car or train. She is not going to school since last 3 months though she is a brilliant student. One Observation : When she is in asleep, if we touch and press the right thigh, there is no reaction from her. But if we press the right hip then she feels little pain. Request : Since this is already 3 months, and the kid is suffering a lot, my sincere request to you to critically analyze the case and give me a feedback for further action." -18014,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -31338,Is citalopram safe while trying for pregnancy?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.You cannot take it once you are pregnant. It is better to stop it in the month you are trying to conceive.For controlling anxiety do breathing exercises and meditation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sheetal Agarwal ","i have just been given citalopram by my gp to treat anxiety but what i would like to know is it safe to take while trying for a baby. i have been trying for three years now and am on the ivf waiting list but tell me nothing is wrong its due to stess that i cant conceive as i had a miscarriage three years ago, so i would like to know is it safe to take 10mg of citalopram one daily to help me and still try for a baby and if i become pregnant will it be ok" -200099,Suggest if taking 2 month old baby to campfire is safe,"Hi,From history it seems that there might be non specific cervical lymphadenitis and has not much significance but as numbers of lymph nodes increasing require some investigations to rule out primary complex.go for, x-ray chest,complete blood checking with ESR,After report further course of treatment can be decided. ",hi my daughter is 6 years old..she has a peanut nut size bulges..2 on right side of the neck and one on left side of the neck..earlier when consulted physician we were told that these would disappear as she grows..but we see its number is increasing from 1 to 3 now..is there a problem.. i am worried..please advise -241302,How can I relive the stress and recall the information fast?,"Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you are concerned about your brother's psychological problems. From the limited information that you have provided it is not possible to pinpoint a definitive diagnosis. A detailed history and proper psychological assessment is necessary for this.Regarding the medication that he is on - Parocen (Paroxetine) is an anti-depressant medication and Lonazep (Clonazepam) is a sedative / anti-anxiety medication. Without confirming the diagnosis, it is not possible to say whether these medication are appropriate for him or not. I'm not sure if he has been seen by a doctor and then prescribed these medication. If not, please take him to a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment.Wish you all the best.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist ","My cousin who is 58 year old male is having certain signs of physic whcih needs treatment:1. His sister is totally mentally sick and she refuses to take medicines. I feel this sickness is in the family , that means it is hereditary. They have another two brothers which also have light signs of this ailment. 2. This cousin to whom am referrring gets irritated for little things. But he does all the work well but he gets some sound which remains in his memory and haunts him all the time those illusions. I am trying to give him Parocen 25 mgs , one per day for 6 months and than reduce it to 12.5 mgs. With this treatment I feel he should be given a tranquilizer of 1 mg and again reduce to half.at night. 3. I would like to know whether there will be any side effect or any other treatment is suggested?Kindly give me your feedback Doctor.Stephen Dias, Goa YYYY@YYYY" -163955,Suggest treatment for bruised ankle,"Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of spinal nerve root there is pain in your back and rib.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Another possibility of costochonditis which can be confirmed on CT scan.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I was laying on the floor, on my stomach, playing with the baby and encouraging him to crawl when I felt something under my ribs roll or come out of place. I got up, and the pain left, but, now, under my ribs, on the left side, it s extremely sore. What did I do?" -134284,"Have spinal cyst , low pain tolerance, lots of drugs. On benadryl. Bit by a spider. Red areas seen. Suggestions?","HI Thank for choosing HCMEven without the mesh Inguinal hernia repairs gives good result, if you do not have any history of urticarial rash, or any other fix drug sensitivity then the this could be incompatibility with mesh, discus it with your surgeon ( Human body is very sensitive to foreign body if ever entered in it) Good day ","I have just gone through Inguinal Hernia surgery in Mumbai, India on 12 August 2013.I have implanted with Bard Mesh, Ref 0000, Lot HUWC0912.After two days of suregery, i have found rashes all over my body with uncontrollable itching.When i done counselling with Surgeon, he told me its some allergy and prescribed me one tablet for same but rashes are growing day by day.Now when i search internet for same, i found bad news for this, many people have same problem unless and until this Mash is not remove from body.Please visit following site WWW.WWWW.WW Please let me know, best possible solution for this!!" -241058,Suggest remedy for extreme mood swings with sleep disorder,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Psychogenic pruritis can cause such a symptom and it generally exacerbates during periods of stress. Doxepine is a drug of choice for these conditions and can be started in a low dose. Sedation can be a problem with this drug but you may try taking it. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ","Could there be any other cause of the same kind of tingling, itching, ""movement"" feeling around the anus OTHER than Pinworms? I have checked and checked with a flashlight and see no signs of any worms, but the feeling is undeniable...not constant, but intense when there :L" -57904,Suggest treatment for shortness of breath and heart palpitations,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would like to explain that it is not very easy to differentiate between different causes of this symptomatology, just referring to your complaints. It may be related to a cardiac arrhythmia or gastro esophageal reflux, or esophageal spasms. I recommend performing some tests besides a careful physical examination: - a resting ECG - a chest x ray- complete blood count-kidney and liver function tests- blood electrolytes-amylasemia (for the pancreas)- inflammation tests ( PCR, sedimentation, fibrinogen), to exclude possible costo chondritis. - a fibrogastroscopy to exclude possible esophageal disordersYou should consult with your GP on the above mentioned possibilities. Hope to have been of help!Best regards, Dr. Iliri ","hi, I have been having a fluttering in my chest (seems like my heart, just left of my breastbone), since last night and throughout the whole day.It feels like bubbles, not painful, just uncomfortable. It is driving me crazy. It happens about every 5-10 minutes, sometimes more often...is it my heart or esophagus?Kind regards" -145757,How to control ASO level of 317 IU/ml ?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders are chronic digestive system disorders in whichccertain food proteins trigger an overproduction of eosinophils in different areas of digestive tract. It can be mucosal or submucosal or other type. Stomach is most commonly affected. It can leads to abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weight loss, weaknesses, malabsorption, protein energymmalnutrition etc. Basic aim of treatment is to control inflammation. Corticosteroids, sodium chromogylcate, ketotifen, montelukast are commonly used. Duration depends on type and involvements. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Please help, My son has Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorder and today was called but to see the doctor who told me that his igA level is low (it was 11). He has been medicated with Ketotifen and the doctor said he would stay on this for a year or more. Can you tell me more about what this means for him and why he has this? Thank you so much, A worried mother." -11345,How can fever be treated in a baby?,"Hi. In view of such high-grade fever in such a small child, I would advise you to take the child to the nearest pediatrician in order to get the child physically evaluated and blood investigations like CBC, CRP (and others as per physical examination be done). Though the WBC count was 12000 last week they may have increased now since the fever is a little high (40 degrees). Also the antibiotics given previously may need to be changed) stepped up. As of now to bring down the fever you can do tepid sponging. ","Hi doctor,My 22 months old baby has a very high fever. It has been fluctuating from 38 to 40 degrees. I gave him Tylenol but it still did not come down after five hours. I put suppository. Last week he was diagnosed with an infection in the stomach and was prescribed Nortop antibiotic and then the infection moved to the chest. So he is on Amoxicillin but now even after I put the suppository the fever is still not going down. I am really worried about what to do?" -110705,What causes congestion in lungs with difficulty in breathing and chemical taste?,"thanks for asking your questionfoaming from mouth is seen in epilepsy , seizure disorder.may be it was epilepsy followed by aspiration of gastric contents in the trachea which clogged the airway .this can be one of the reasons which caused cyanosis that is the bluish / black appearence , which is due to lack of oxygenated hemoglobin.this can be due to variety of diseases vessel rupture , pulmonary embolism , aneurysm , epilepsy , sudden cardiac arrest thanks may god bless you with good health ","Hi, I have a close friend of mine (23 years old) who suffered from a sudden, unexpected death. He bloated in just a short period of time, and mouth foaming was observed (which is a big question on the probable cause). Half of his body (upper part) was in black-like appearance, and based on doctor's initial statement, this might be due to the blood vessel rupture. Few questions arise:What caused the occurence of mouth foaming?Is it normal to be bloated once dead?Is it cardiac-related factor as the person previously mentioned heart-ache?Some persons said it's a nightmare, how true is this attribute?" -139692,Suggest remedy for back pain,"Hi,For your back start hot packs thrice a day. Strengthening of back muscles and core group. Stretch your hamstring quadriceps and lower back. Start swimming thrice a week it will definetly help in the long run. ",I was diagnosed with at eighteen. i have had chronic back pain and tried every home remedy to a emergency physician. they have even gave me muscle relaxers which does not help. i am now twenty one and the pain is intolerable to where i dont even want to get out of bed. i want to enjoy life again. i willl even go into the emergency room and they will give me something to last me a week or two than the pain is right back. the longer i have let this go the worse i seem to get can u help me resolve this please -208575,What causes green color stool in a child?,"Hello. I just read through your question. The lumps you are feeling could be lymph nodes. These typically swell in response to infection, even if the infection is mild. The fact that the lumps don't hurt is a good sign. I recommend watching them for the next day or two. If they continue to increase in size or become painful, I recommend consulting with your doctor to have them examined. ","My 6 year old son has two hard lumps below his chin. One red one not. They do not hurt or itch. He also woke up this morning with what sounded like a somewhat bad cough, but really hasn't coughed much since then and has been acting otherwise fine. What could it be? Should I be concerned?" -63567,Is Ovisterone 25 mg a contraceptive pill?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe lesions may be impetigo which is a skin infection. It commonly causes crusting lesions.You can try cleaning the area with a mild anti septic and applying a topical antibiotic to the area.These can be obtained over the counter.If there is improvement then oral antibiotics may be needed.I hope this helps ",a few days ago i had what looked like a cluster of acne about three to four zits on my left side of my chin. the next day it looked like they were ready to be popped but no white heads just clear liquid came out. its been two days since i have popped it and now its got a yellow colored crust over the top of the bumps joining them together..it is a little sore with a slight burning sensation kind of tingling. please help me figure out what is wrong or what this could possibly be thnx! i have attached some recent pictures. for additional assistance i am not allergic to anything i have had shingles when i got pregnant at 16 and i have had scabies once when i was 23. i am a 25 yr old female -27579,How to know if someone is depressed?,Hello. Thank you. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ,"Hi doctor, How do you decide if someone has depression or any other mental disease? How to differentiate it from mental retardation? Can it be the reason that he or she does not find anything interesting or exciting enough?" -58399,What to do for the pain in my heart?,"this may be some heart block. you get EKG done for the rhythm of the heart. if any thing abnormal found, consult the cardiologist/ physician. get the cardiac checkup with blood investigations done. female have valvular heart disease more common then in males. so its a matter of concern and see the doctor. ",Im a 32 yr old female. I dont drink or smoke. I had sudden tiredness after sitting down this evening and feeling funny or gittery. I then started feeling little sob and my heart feels like its stopping every few beats and sometimes floppy in chest. Should I be concerned -125783,Sharp stabbing pains in lower right abdomen. What may be the cause ?,Hi > Your description of new symptoms is typical of hernia - a general surgeon will confirm. It needs simple surgery > However your old symptoms have no relation to this! they are suggestive of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and/or gastritis. Endoscopy from both ends (upper and lower GI endoscopy) is in need to confirm or deny and plan proper treatment strategy. Both are easy to manage Get well Good luck ,"I have as far as I can remember since late teens, always suffered with lower abdominal trapped wind type sharp pain. I thought it was diet , sometimes it came and went for a week or two or much longer. My stomach gets bloated and distended with it. It gets better if I lie flat, if I wear less tight trousers and sometimes push on the area. It is worse if I sit for long periods and eat, like in a car hunched over or wear restrictive clothing in te area. Over the last few months I have noticed a small bulge in the area of my groin that has previously bothered me. The bulge goes if I lie flat and can get a little less if I push on it. There is something behind the bulge as I can feel something that moves if I push on it. I am on holiday for a week and am now thinking I ve had a hernia I never knew about??" -79469,What are the treatment options for having stone in interpolar right kidney?,"Hello Mild increase in renal echotexture may be due to infection,renal parenchymal disease.It need clinical correlation and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS,urine RE/ME,renal function test.You are right prescribed antibiotics.If condition deteriorate then you need hospitalization.Diffuse fatty changes in liver is a reversible stage.You should increase your physical activity and avoid fried and fatty food.Liver function test should be done.You may need few medicines after full investigations.Take care Dr.Indu Bhushan ",Dear Sir My ultrasonography report says that both kidneys shows mild increase in the renal cortical echopattern and Diffused fatty changes noted in liver. Doctor said i have kidney infection and gave me lewox 500 and told that if pain dosen`t come down i should shift to hospital with in 2 days.this is the second day but my pain is reduced still it is there what should i do? what actually report says? -14289,"Can Aspirin reduce the risk of stroke during flight travel in a patient with high RBC, Hb, hematocrit?","Hi. I agree with you. There is a risk of leg vein thrombosis in deep veins of legs due to prolong sitting. Aspirin do help according to some studies, might be not as beneficial as full anticoagulants like Heparin, etc., but take Aspirin 325 mg (not 75 or 81 mg) one hour before flight with meal. Walk during flight in aisles frequently. Keep yourself hydrated. I believe you will be fine. ","Hello doctor, I am a 49-year-old male, 6'4"" and 300 lbs. I take very low doses testosterone, an estrogen blocker, and HGH. All very low dosages. I will be on a six hours international flight tomorrow and I am concerned about some health risks. I have high levels of the following: RBC of 6.61, hemoglobin of 19, hematocrit of 57. I tried to have blood drawn today but the facility cancelled the appointment. Will aspirin help reduce the risks of stroke?" -163000,What could be huge knot like lump in shin area with history of bruise on shin followed by swelling?,"hi going by the description you have provided , In My opinion you have what we call Olecranon Bursitis in your elbow. I would recommend anti inflammatory pain killers , hot fomentation and avoidance of pressure. If there is no relief in 10 days I would go for local steroids and if the swelling is large , then I would remove it. ","hi! I am a dental hygienist and about two months ago i started getting a pain in my right elbow almost like a bruised feeling, only when i press on it or set my elbow on something. it doesn t hurt when i straighten or bend it, mostly when i touch the middle of my elbow to something. what could that be?" -177394,What causes persistent numbness in nose and upper lip?,"Hello, i have gone through your question and understand your concern.If your mother experienced cessation of cerebral blood flow, it is very probable that she suffered cerebral ischemia as well. The CT scans should have revealed if such eventuality. Still, MRI is the best exam to rule out any cerebral damage. This can be done once she is out of mechanical ventilation.If there is no cerebral damage I would expect coscience recovery, still no one can tell to what degree.Hope this answers your questions, please feel free for any further questions.Wishing your mother fast recovery ","My mom aspirated & had to be recessitated. Docs said she was out for 8-15 minutes. (2 different docs each say different times) She has 2 CT scans done and they each came back negative for any bleeding, swelling or a stroke. She s been on a vent for 6 days now. All vital signs are normal. BP is normal. Doctors say she s using the vent at minimal settings. But she is not showing signs of improvement such as foowing basic commands. She has been diagnosed with encepalopathy. What are the chances she will wake up from this?" -43105,Can you suggest a cream to make my face brighter so it can match to my body colour?,"HI!abdullahroxy, Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum, If the complexion is darker genetically then nothing mush can be done,but if you have developed tanning,then there are some possibilities.You should first start using a good spf sunscreen daily.Along with this you can use creams like kojic acid,glycolic acid,hydroquinone cream locally on face.Procedures like chemical peels and micro dermabrassion are also good for improving the complexion.So consult a dermatologist for the best possible treatment. regards, Dr.chawda ","good afternoon sir my name is ABDULLAH AHMAD and i am a male student of age 21 ,sir my question is that my face colour is darker than my body colour due to which i feel shame so sir please suggest me any indian cream for to make the colour balance. good afternoon sir my name is ABDULLAH AHMAD and i am a male student of age 21 ,sir my question is that my face colour is darker than my body colour due to which i feel shame so sir please suggest me any indian cream for to make the colour balance." -256775,Taken plan b after partially protected sex. Brown spotting after end of period. Pregnant?,"Hi, it appears to be due to gastric irritation of the pills, it may last for few days, or you have to use the antiulcerants, to prevent the gastric irritation. I to my patients with such symptoms prescribe omeprazole, domperidone , and antacid gel for few days till the pill gets accomodated. Thank you. ","I started using trigestrel about 2 days ago for the first time used injection aswell as triphasil about just over a year ago stopped because my partner and i decided to abstain until marriage got masrried last week so we decided that we wanted to be prepared for pregnancy , so i went onto birth control today im not feeling like my noal self at all is this normal how long will i feel like this because im a very happy and jolly person and i dont want this to affect my marriage" -123391,What could be the possible length of duration for an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair generally take ?,"HIThank for asking to HCMYour age and gender are missing here this are mandatory because of your complain, difficult to say anything without knowing the gender and age, now only option remain is treating your abdominal pain just symptomatically and the best drug would be ""Dicyclomine with Acetaminophen"" take care next time do not forget to mention age and gender. ","Hello, for about two hours I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my lower abdomen (about three inches down and one inch left of my navel). It was a strong constant sharp pain, though ever few minutes a huge sharp pain would pulse. I am able to use the restroom just fine with no discoloration as in the urine or feces. It has died down now, except for the small pain ever few minutes, but the area is still very sore to the touch. This has occurred randomly about once a week for a month or two. I keep a balanced diet and drink at least 6 glasses of water daily. (I typically have a water bottle next to me at all times). What could be going on? (not this time was much more severe than the other times)" -105967,Suggest remedy for chest pain,"Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*Management of hilar adenopathy depends on the etiology causing it as tuberculosis - fungal infection - atypical mycobacteria - viral - anthrax - bronchogenic carcinoma - sarcoidosis - lymphoma - silicosis .Hope this clears your doubts .Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you.Welcome for any further queries.Wishing you healthy life ahead.Regards take care. ","dear doc ,i am 35 yrs old female from india.am 54 kg in wt 150 cm tall and ammarried since 8 yrs ,delivered a baby in oct 2010after a repeated ivf attempt.doc am suffering from scleroderma since 1995 .it was confirmed in 2002.for many yrs i had only raynaulds n skin thickening. no other symptoms with normal ct chest barium swallow n 2d echo.but since 2010 jan am suffering form dyspnoea ,earlier on exertion now sometimes at rest also along with arthralgia since 2 mnths .ct chest revealed bilateral basal involvement of lung with honeycombing n groundglass appearence. with alveolitis and hilar adenopathy n mild fibrotic changes in loew end of esophagus .please advice me what should be the treatment now." -232575,Suggest treatment for watery sperm and leakage,"It is better that you may opt for surgical correction of gynaecomastia (male boobs). It is a day procedure, simple, and not much painful and you will be discharged the very same day after the procedure. ","hi, I am male 26, I want to ask about my nipples 10 years ago,one of my friend pinched my both nipples very hard, at start they both were full of pain and I also noticed lumps inside both of them , I started pressing both of them , as a result they both got hollow in the centre and lump took a circular position around them , my both nipples are swollen , and still pain sometimes, and I also have male boobs, what is the treatment?" -24022,How to get over my habit of stealing undergarments and masturbating on it?,Hello. Since how long do you have this issue? Have you taken any help for this? For more information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old man. I have a habit of stealing bras and panties and masturbating on it. Is this normal and how can I come out of this?" -57614,Suggest treatment for BP,"Hello and thank you for using HCM. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.Don't worry, it is nothing serious.There are different reasons why someone experiences fast and heavy heart beats. It might be a simple sinus tachycardia. This means that your heart beats over 100 beats for minute. We expect that your maximal heart rate must be 220 minus your age.It might be a different rhythm issue.It might be what we call supra ventricular tachycardia. You might feel that your heart begins running fast and hard suddenly for some seconds and it goes away. This tachycardia s might happen because of simple emotional stress, anemia, hyperthyroidism, a congenital heart anomaly ect.it is quite known in cardiology that Jung ages experience this kind of palpitations and they are nothing serious.So, my opinion as a cardiologist is that you should do an electrocardiogram, an echo-cardiograph and a holter monitoring just be be sure.Mean wile avoid caffeine products because they rise heart frequenciesHope I was helpful. Best regards. ",I am a 12 year old male. As early as 7years I find that my heart beat so heavy and fast some times. It feels very uncomfortable it some times force me to cough to feel better. It been happening more often as I get older. Like every 2 months. It last for about 3o secs. Can you please help. -128522,Is it advisable to use homeopathic medicine for hypothyroid?,"Hai,usually people try siddha,ayurveda or any other discipline in the terminal stage.no discipline of medicine will not help in terminal condition. because the body will not support such medication to treat the symptoms or disease because of poor absorption and low immunity.Sorry to say no for your query.Thank you ","Hi, My father is operated for Esophagus cancer 2 years back and under gone continuous chemo for about 40 sittings and a 1 sitting of radiation. Right now, his conditions is worst and under supportive medicine for pain management. Is there any Siddha/Homeo/Ayurvedha treatment in chennai, that would help him to an extent?" -250802,What causes blood in vomit during pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the rogesterone is prescribed for the onset of periods when the periods are delayed due to some other cause other than pregnancy.So it is not the right choice.Usually the termination of pregnancy is done by medical and surgical procedures.Medical termination of pregnancy is possible only upto 7 weeks of pregnancy.Medical termination of pregnancy is done by combination of mefipristone and misoprostol.I suggest you to consult doctor and take the medicines for termination.Kindly never try the medicines on your own as they are associated with complications like heavy bleeding,incomplete abortion etc.But as the pregnancy is there rogesterone doesn't work.Kindly consult a gynaecologist.Hope this helps.Best regards.... ","HI Doctor, Last month i got my periods on Jan 9th but i have skipped my periods for Feb month. I performed pergnancy test at home and the result showed positive. But we do not have plans for a baby at this point in time. I was suggested with Regestrone tablet for 2 times for 5 days. Is this safe or is there any other oral medicines that you can suggest." -104071,What causes dizziness and chest discomfort?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. By your history and description possibility of either connective tissue disease (CTD) or cancer ( kidney or lung) is more likely.Swollen left kidney can be due to kidney tumour.Nodules on lung can be due to lung malignancy. So apart from blood reports, also get done biopsy from kidney swelling and lung nodule to rule out cancer.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have been having body pain, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue. There is small amount of fluid on lung, swollen left kidney, nodules on lungs and something on liver. I have had ct scans and mri's on lungs, liver and kidneys, but no conclusion. I am now having extensive bloodwork done. ie; lupus antibodies, AST, Total protein, CA 125, ESR - ANA." -204327,What could cause frequent cough and cold in a 4 years old child?,"Hi...by what you quote I feel that your son might be having a recurrent viral illness. To relieve your distress I will suggest you how a viral illness behaves.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","my boy child of 3+ years had 3 times fever within 40 days duration ,1st for a period of 3days 2nd time fever for 1day and 3rd time fever yesterday night, and he is having sometime extream / mild caugh & nose block throught these period ,he used to get fits if the temp goes beyond 100 degree earlier and now also we fear so, please suggest what is the indication - 0000" -49199,Is a red streak on the arm after an angiogram an indication of an infection?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that his weakness could be related to the low blood pressure values. Atenolol has weak antihypertensive effects. Nevertheless,a reduction in the dose of Atenolol may be needed (or switching to Diltiazem). In the meantime, I would recommend increasing salt intake. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Iliri ","My husband has just been put on this medication Metoprolol ER 25 mg. This was on 6/4/18 last week. He is still having weak problems. He has taken his blood pressure/pulse today 2 different times, the first was 91/54 - pulse 91 and at 6:00 PM it was 81/44 pulse 91. So what do we need to do about this problem:" -874,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -226595,What causes presence of granules in semen?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well there is no set limit for how long a male can go without orgasm or ejaculation. It varies from person to person but I have come across many patients who would go on without having intercourse or orgasm for more than 6 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,My husband and I rarely have sex. I finally admits he materbates at work to porn. We have no emotional connection. How long can a man that is 34 yrs old go without any form of orgasm? He states he doesnt cheat. I dont want opinions on whether it is wrong or right. But a medical average so I can understand. He states he can go months without sex or porn but I dont believe him. -170662,Suggest treatment for nerve pain in leg and hand,"Hello, Surgery will be the treatment of choice. If you delay the procedure, the pressure inside the brain will increase rapidly and it will cause adverse effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi,      Doctor I am writing this queries for my firend, he has been suffering from menintise, Now docters saying Cerebrospinal fluid is blocked in one valvem, and it is necessary to do a surgery for inserting shunt.      Is there any other option for cure this dusease ?      Is there any risk on fixing this shunt ?      Is this fixing for lifetime ?.            waiting for your response      Thanks      friend" -52728,What could be the findings in echocardiogram that they omitted stress test?,Hi thereAfter reading the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that your heart rate has lot of variation which ideally are not there. Although resting or sleep heart rate is definitely less but usually it doesn't go below 40 beats per minute.I would like to suggest you get a HOLTER MONITORING done which is an ambulatory 24 hrs ECG recording to see if any rhythm abnormality is happening transiently at some point or during night. If that comes out to be normal then you need not worry. And don't panic just relax and think positive.I wish you good luck and health ,"is it ok for my heart rate to jump around or over 30bpm briefly after standing up. after a few seconds it goes back down. for example i can be walking around doing stuff and have a heart rate of 90 when my resting is usally 70-80 while awake. it is my understanding that your heart rate needs to STAY over 120, or more than 30 over your resting heart rate while standing to be a problem. also while sleeping my heart rate goes down to 45-60 bpm and when i wake up even shifting around briefly brings my heart rate up allot. could i be hypersensitive to adrenaline or something? This whole thing is causing allot of anxiety and sleepless nights. please let me know if there is anything to worry about. ime 27 male about 6' 200lb in ok shape sleeping pills and alcohol elevate my heart rate i some times get wierd beats that my doctor said are ok." -23359,I have thyroid problem and weight gain problem. I want to lose my weight.,Hello. There are a few things that you need to know. For more information consult an endocrinologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/endocrinologist ,"Hello doctor,I have a thyroid problem and weight gain problem. I want to lose my weight. TSH is 7.63. I take Thyronorm 100 for last three years." -23912,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -114157,"Lupus, severe rash. Tooth surgery on hold, waiting for blood work, high chances of clots, stroke, death. Treatment for rashes?","Hi could definitely indicate a flare. You should follow your urine routine , urine protein creatinine ratio and complement levels and it may require some other medications like mycophenolate. ","Hi. So im 16 and a female. I have lupus and I m on prednisone (12.5mg) and plaqunil for it but just recently Ive been nauseous. It s to the point where I ve lost fifteen pounds from not being hungry. Also, I m tapering off the prednisone because of its undesired side effects. What the real problem is, is that I just went to the bathroom and noticed tiny black flecks in my urine. I ve seen a nephrologist because there were traces of blood and protein , however he saw nothing wrong. I believe I may be headed into a flare so could the flecks be due to that?" -42113,Suggest treatment for severe hair fall causing baldness at the crown of head,"Hello dear,Causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are:1. Environmental factors2. Stress3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. Iron, zinc, Vit B complex, lysine.4. Hormonal factors. e.g. Thyroxine, etc.Management includes:1. Treating the underlying cause2. Avoidance of stress3. Dietary modifications4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles5. Multivitamin & mineral supplementationBut before initiation of these medications, the problem of dandruff should be addressed.Dandruff is basically Seborrheic dermatitis & can be treated with shampoos or lotion containing salicylic acid, coal tar, ketoconazole, or selenium.So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly.There is no need to worry. Your hairs will grow back again.Wishing you a Good HealthTake care. ","Hi,I am 22 year old female and have been suffering from excessive hairfall and baldness at crown of the head. I have undergone various tests, few of which indicate that I am suffering from anaemia, low bone density, and few hormonal imbalances. I even have oily dandruff on my scalp. Please help. I feel really ashamed as to my hair are just thinning ever day!" -84675,What causes higher level of AST with a history of Hodgkin lymphoma?,"Hello and thank you for asking HCM.I have read your report and my answers are as follows:Your liver enzymes correlates with the excessive amount of alcohol that you have used. (as you have mentioned above)GGT is a liver specific enzyme that indicates the state of alcoholic liver disease . Drinking raises GGT, so an elevated GGT in active drinkers will not accurately indicate disease. With abstinence, GGT should fall quickly back to normal range, typically within 30-90 days depending from the amount of alcohol used,our diet,our health ect.Same time needs ALT to normalize. So to be sure that your enzymes are back to normal,and your liver has no problems,these enzymes need to be checked again after 90 days. If even after this amount of time,the enzymes are high than farther tests need to be done.During this time,you need to follow a no alcohol diet.Also:-low fat diet-fresh fruit and vegetables-eat fish-Grains-Nuts-Olive oil-Try as much as you can to not use medications like paracetamol (tylenol)Bear in mind that excessive amount of exercises or even stress can cause elevated levels of AST/ALT (not GGT) so you need not to worry to much for the levels that you actually have.If you have any other question,feel free to ask me.Dr.Endri Katro ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Got my LFT results.My GGT level is 157 ALT is 75..rest evrything normal.History of excesssive alcohol consumption in last 3 months.I am absolutely refraining from alcohol now.Could you please tell me how long would it take for these 2 markers to be normal again.?" -207151,Suggest treatment for breathing problem in a child,"Hi,Thankyou for your Question.Since recurrent cough and blocked nose can be because of allergic response of upper respiratory tract.For best treatment first of all you may give syp.Septilin for one month to increase the immunity and prevent upper respiratory infection and allergy .Also syp.montelukast once daily for one month can be helpfull.Hope my answer will be helpfull.Regards,Dr.Maheshwari ","My daughter is now 3 Years and 3 month but she has continuous problem of cough and nose blocked due to cough. She is given antibiotic time to time, anti alergic (Telecast L) and levoline puff are also given regular basis, bur her problem persist. Always she has problem of blocked nose at night. Please suggest the best treatment for the same. M. K. Singh Jamshedpur" -91329,How can I get normal liver AST values ?,Hi Prakash Welcome to HealthcareMagic. A grade 2 Fatty liver when associated with high lipids points towards dyslipidemia. I advise you to get your lipids checked and have a treatment plan with your doctor for the same.You should not neglect this condition. Take care. ,"Hi Doctor , I got grade 2 fatty lever.My age is 29 ys. Is it risky or should I tak it normal pl.advise. My Age:- 29 years I am male through sonography I came to know about it (this was done as normal health check up)" -256833,"Taking birth control pill for 2 months, missed 2 pills in first month. Is it safe to have unprotected sex without getting pregnant?","hello,thank you for using healthcare magic,your IUD were expired and you were not on any birth control method.. so if it was your fertile day on which you had intercourse there are chances of getting pregnant..if it is not more then 72 hours take i pill asap and its second dose after 12 hour..if its already more then 72 hours but less than 5 days then asap go for IUD insertion so even if you got pregnant IUD will not allow implantation..if its already more than 5 days also then wait for your period if you do not get periods then after week take urine pregnancy test or you can go for beta hcg level or ultrasound as last two test are more confirmatory..hope this helps you..take care.. ",Hi I have had my copper IUD in for 5 years now and has just expired on the 15th of July I had an appointment to have it taken and replaced but the doctor was not trained with the copper coil only the marina. She was adament must use condoms during intercourse but me and my partner didn't 3 times now am I likely to fall pregnant because of this? Or what are the chances of me falling pregnant because of this? -242577,"Diagnosed panic disorder. Done tests. Have chest pain, hot flashes, heart feels like it beats irregular",HelloYou are 21 and he is 50 and there is significant age difference. You are not able to control your emotions and you remain sad due to that. He is able to indulging in public display of emotions. See due to the age difference he might be showing a little hesitation. Second reason that is possible is his introvert nature. A lot of individuals remain introvert in their life and this doesn't mean that he is not a good man. If you feel insulted due to this I would advise you to talk with him directly about your concerns and most likely he will understand your problem and will reassure you. If problem persists then consult a Psychiatrist for marriage counseling.Thanks ,"Hello doctor. I m 21 and my husband is 50. I think it s about satisfaction. I was never attracted to men before like that, but after marriage it s hard for me to control my emotions. And he is even so shy to sit with me or to talk with me when his sisters are around. That s is so insulting for me too. Need ur help." -77396,What causes severe pain while urinating after removing kidney stones?,"Hi and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist and kidney transplant surgeon,i understand your anxiety.Your mother has multi-organ failure,and being aged,her general condition is obviously serious.I sincerely hope you can visit her in time and spend valuable time with her.The journey across the country to the next one,shouldn't take you long. Our prayers are with you for your mother's recovery.Wishing her well.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","Hi, Im in australia, my mother is in an intensive care unit in New Zealand at the moment. She has had a stroke and a heart valve replacement in the past. She is in hospital for an infection in her heart which im assuming is Endocarditis, she had this a few months ago and was in hospital for a month while the antibiotics did their work. Her blood pressure is very low and they cant get an accurate reading. She had a pretty bad problem with injecting drugs but she says to me shes stopped in recent years, after speaking to her nurse they've told me her kidneys and liver are failing. Shes a small woman and none so healthy. I'm pretty sure the end is near but being in another country i'm not able to get there for a few days. Just wanted to know (i know there is no definite answer to this) if i'm likely to make it in time to see her" -233939,"Pain in penis tip, abdominal pain, frequent urination, nausea","HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern if you are cleaning your foreskin the it is okay but do not clean it frequently or without any reason what ever you are seeing there is normal, do not let the skin open for drying purpose this could cause a problem cover the glans as soon as you finished the cleaning, no need to apply any thing, tempering the area could cause any thing wrong, hope this information helps you take care and have good day. ","I would like to bring into your notice that I noticed peeling of innerforeskin a week ago and after applying Abzorb on the inner foreskin of penis , the dried up layer of the skin has shed down and a new skin has come up, but even the new skin is very sensitive to touch and peels off wherever touched. Please suggest if its normal and the skin will become strong in sometime or is it still a problem. Also now I wash under the inner foreskin with warm water about 2-3 times a day and let it dry before rolling it down to cover the glans . Please suggest if I should use any ointment like Betadine OR Lotrimin before rolling down the skin after cleaning and drying." -131358,Is it safe to take Gupisone tablets for food allergy?,"Hello,Thank you for asking t HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for your mother as follows:1. Regarding your main query, montelukast 10 mg is usually considered very safe for long term use. Common side effects are nausea or stomach upset. If she is not experiencing such side effects, I would suggest her to continue it as it helps to control her asthma.2. However, salbutamol inhaler is a ""rescue"" type of inhaler, which should be used only for asthma symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath. If she needs to use it 3-4 time daily, it means her asthma is not well controlled and she needs to upgrade her controller medications.3. Her controller medications are - montelukast and Seretide 50/250.So I would suggest her to upgrade dose of Fluticasone component of Seretide after consulting her doctor as daily use of salbutamol inhaler is not desirable. 4. I would also suggest you to make sure that the technique of using Accuhaler by your mother is perfect. If it is not perfect, there are chances that adequate amounts of drug might not be reaching to lungs. So please get her technique reviewed by her doctor.5. I would also suggest your mother regular breathing exercise and a healthy diet which will improve her lung capacity and immunity respectively.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you and solves your query.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish your mother the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ","Hello doctor, mu mum is a patient of chronic asthma and Hypertension . she takes losartan potassium 50mg 1times daily and amlodipine 5g 2 times daily.if she takes the drugs her BP remains 130/70. to control asthma she takes Seretide Accuhaler 50/250 puff 1times daily and sulbutamol inhaler 3 to 4 times daily and montelukast 10mg 1 times. my mum is 66 yrs old. my question is that. is it safe to take montelukast 10mg for long term use? as i see if she takes that medicine her asthma is controlled better . please give me some suggestion" -70086,How to treat tuberculosis?,"Thank you for the query.Tuberculosis or colon cancer are not transmitted by needle pricks. Tuberculosis (caused by Myobacterium tuberculosis) spreads by aerosol transmission, when an individual sneezes, coughs or spits. Transmission occurs from subjects suffering from active tuberculosis, with open tuberculosis (with the Mycobacterium in the sputum). Colon cancer is a malignancy, and non contagious disease.Disease which can commonly spread by needle pricks are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.Hope that helps you. ","Hello Doctor!im 22 years old, male, 55 kg, 175cm tall. im a nurse from Philippines. just this aftrernoon i got pricked by a suture needle while assisting an exploratory laparotomy procedure on a patient with tuberculosis and colon cancer, now my question is, is it possible to transmit both diseases by needle pricks?thank you in advance and more power." -185450,What causes headache and insomnia while decreasing the dose of omnacortil?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.A meningioma is a slow growing tumor of the covering of brain. This is to be regularly monitored on MRI and if there are symptoms then it is surgically removed. Since it is parafalcine in location therefore it is not in an important area in the brain and will not cause any serious symptoms.Regular MRI scans help to know if a meningioma has grown enough to cause symptoms and if it requires removal. It will help to know your symptoms in detail to know if the meningioma is symptomatic in your case.Your doctor wants to to keep calm and take things easy. There is no reason to worry if the lesion is small in size and not causing any symptoms. Sometimes it is also difficult to make a confirmatory diagnosis on MRI scan especially when lesions are very small and parafalcine meningioma might only be a probable diagnosis. Please do not worry. ","Last year in March during a MRI Scan my doctor saw something that looked like a cyst and thereforereferred me to Neurologist. I went to the Neurologist and he said there is nothing to worry about, it isnot even a cyst just some kind of hardening of the skin and he thinks this is there from birth on and nothingunusual but he would like me to return after a year in order to have another scan just to make sure it is notgrowing. And if it has not got bigger he wants me to have another MRI after two years and after that it isnot necessary to monitor this any longer. Now, my MRI scan has been arranged for tomorrow and on the referral form that he has written out for the Imaging Centre it says ""Parafalcine Meniginoma"" found. As I looked this up on the internet today, it says slow growing tumor. I am worried now and confused. Did my doctor play this down in order not to worry me or is there reason to get worried?" -52287,Can Niaspan cause throat soreness and dysphagia?,Yes. High blood pressure can cause throbbing headache or neck pain. It even can be correlated with Hypertension HEART disease. ,"I have a knot in the upper part of the back of my neck which I attributed to poor sleeping posture. A week ago I developed a really strong headache and went to the doctor. I had my bllod pressure checked and it was 166/111...my systolic is usually around 125-130 and my diastolic never goes over 82. I had been under stress for a few days, but have been eating well. The Diastolic is lingering in the 90 s even with meds. Is it possible that the knot has anything to do with it?" -49451,Why does Lisinopril attract so many negative reviews despite being highly recommended?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. (no active chest pain and discomfort is good but palpitations are bad). Are you using your medications regularly? It's better to get one E.C.G and check your B.P because if your heart is in arrhythmia. You must be treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"My right decending artery is 100% occluded and has veins that have formed to compensate, so no surgery was needed. (from March 2017) For the past few days i have had a flutter in my chest. I notice it maybe once or twice an hour or so. i see my cardiologist oct 25th for a recheck. I m just wondering if i should be concerned or not. There is no pain or discomfort. I just feel this sensation. Thank you" -248398,Suggest remedy for pain in stomach,"hithis is due to neurololgical weakness post bells palsy.although steroids can resolve the problem for some duration,you can start on multivitamin therapy, especially methylcobalamine to improve the longevity of the nerves.calcium supplements after checking out the calcium levels can help to some extent.good physiotherapy exercises like chewing, blowing help in nerve regeneration.all the besttake care ","Hello, I had Bells Palsy 22 years ago, and experienced full recovery except a droopy eye when I get tired. A month or so ago, I noticed a weird feeling on the same side of the face with slight tingling around my mouth. It comes and goes, but I go for days and don t notice at all. It doesn t hurt, is not numb, but feels very weak at times. However, I did see my physician, and he noticed that my face was twitching above the mouth on left side (Bells Palsy side) and prescribed medicine along with steroids. I can t remember the name of the medicine because I am here at work, but it is used to treat herbes virus and Bells Palsy. I am still having symptoms after a week on medication. My doctor is recommending a MRI, even though he still thinks it is a weak facial nerve that can be treated with steroids. I would love your opinion. I m sorry/ I just realized that this is not a free service. Thanks anyway. I was just looking for another opinion." -241475,Does Nexito usage have any side effects?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicI think, she has obedient defiant disorder and you should consult a child psychologist. She need proper behavioral therapy in form of positive and negative reinforcement. In therapy, gradually she would improve. It would not happen in a day, may be take months, so better be patient.Thanks ","Hi I am actually wanting some advise, My daughter at the age of 11 months old was not sleeping through the night or day, drs said this was normal, by the time she was 2 she would not wear pants that touched the ground, she is now nearly 9 and we are noticing that she will only wear certain clothes, is funny on her undies, sox, tops shoes ( have to be tight as tight can get, she struggles to sleep properly and is very heightened, she is a very active child and her mind is ALWAYS ticking over, she over thinks, she doesnt seem to understand that sometimes her behaviour is un acceptable and she fails to understand why she has been sent to her room, we have tried talking, removing things frm her room, grounding her etc and she doesnt seem faised by it at all, she seems to have no care of when she hurts others, she reacts when her siblings hurt her she will have a melt down we struggle for her to bath, brush teeth, go to dr dentist etc, it always ends in an arguement, she will not look for anything, eg school uniformI am just wondering what you think and what you recommend, anything clinical for her she seems to flip out, we have 4 children and she is great at school ( although the teacher said she can talk and talk to anyone no matter how many times her moves her around the class roomWhat do I do we just want the best for herShe is great at school, she will make a scene anywhere and in front of anyone if she isnt getting whta she wantsThanks i look forward to hearing from someone" -196766,How to cure knot on the head after falling down?,"Hello dear!.I canuderstand your concern.A detailed history and complete physical examination of the child would help me more in diagnosing the condition.Its probably JIA but it could be infective.I would advise you to have her ANA,RA factor checked from the labs and a detailed physical examination by a pediatrician.Weight loss is considered as a sign of cancer,and in your case there is no weight loss,its been static.Hope it will help.Wishing your child good health :-) ",My 8 year old daughter has been complaining that her leg hurts...not the muscle but the actual bone. She is also severly pale has night sweats with no fever. She has had a battery of blood tests and her seds rate was 45. She is having a bone scan done as well. Is this more likely cancer or arthritis? She has not gained any weight in 11 months and is only 60lbs. Any thoughts? -84882,Could the liver enzymes be controlled through diet?,"Hi & Welcome to HCM.Incomplete data like the lab tests, the cause of jaundice (hepatitis A, B, C, or E)???I appreciate your concern for your beloved father.Assuming that he is suffering from Hepatitis Virus type A or E infection (confirmed by serological tests), I would suggest the following:1. Complete bed rest till the liver function test come to normal2. High carbohydrate diet comprising of rice or daal soup at least twice daily.3. Clean and boiled water for drinking (at least 2 litres /day).Ensure that a good volume of urine is passed per day.4. To eat only home cooked items. Avoid hotel cooked stuff strictly.5. Avoid raw fruits as well.6. Avoid fried or oily foods.7. Proteins in moderation.8. Multivitamin supplements.9. Alcohol should be avoided.10. Repeat liver function test every week to see for fall in bilirubin and liver enzyme levels. That would be a sign of recovery.I hope this information helps in speedy recovery of your father. ","Hi,4 7may I an sweyr yoeuar rhesal th queroiles ridght now ? Please type your query here...my father is 47 years old and he is suffering from jaundice which is mild now but he is feeling weakness too much nowdays. which kind of food should i give to him?" -109964,What caused pain in my chest between breast and abdomen?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand his situation and problem. Recurrent chest pain in 12 year old boy can be due to valvular heart diseases. So we need to rule out this first. So get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out valvular heart diseases. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes psychiatric issues in children can cause similar kind of chest pain. So consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in his life and start working on its solution. He may need additional drugs too. Don't worry, he will be happy but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing him good health. Thanks. ","I have a 12yr old boy, that for the past 18 months has suffered from a stabbing/gripping chest pain. He is rather tall and slim, and the GP put it down to growing pains, these attacks would be about once every two weeks. But now he is getting the more frequent and occurring pain and although it still only last a minute or so, it has gone from bearable to being really painfull and very stressful for him. Please advise" -101701,Are there long term repercussions of not treating pneumonia which was diagnosed 5 months ago?,"Hello, As you explain the history you should use the inhaler during efforts such as yours. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist ",I have a blocked nose for the last 2 weeks and noticed that my chest is also tight.I use a Astma pump to relieve the chest tightness.Can the cheat tightness be linked to my blocked nose?I walk up a flight of stairs and am short of breath afterwards for around 30 seconds -236535,Suggest treatment for dizziness and anxiety,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. From the given choices, Valium and xanax, in my opinion, xanax would be better option because it acts actually as an anti-anxiety drug. Xanax should work fine for you if you take one hour before your presentation. But then, you should not rely on these drugs to overcome your phobia. You should consult a psychologist for cognitive therapy and social anxiety therapy so that within a span of three months you will be able to address a crowd of do a presentation without the help of these drugs, or for that matter, any other drugs. I am sure you will be able to achieve the feet.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","My dr prescribed a few Valium 5mg., or Xanax, for an up coming presentation. I m a controlled stutterer whose heart races public speaking. Please, which one would be a better choice? My Dr., stated experiment. I do not have time, for the presentation is Tuesday. Thank you so much, for any assistance. Cal" -238488,What causes panic on being woken up?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are suppose to refer to concentration and attention as two. Attention span for any adult is maximum 30 minutes. Sometimes, a person can be attentive to an interesting thing for more than 30 minutes, such as movies or games. Concentration is attention plus understanding. For this too, span os below 30 minutes. If you are able to make your studies interesting and based on variable principle, your concentration level can be increased. it is also possible to improve your concentration level with the help of yoga, meditation and breathing exercises.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Hi how to improve my concentration and memory...I think I don t have memory loss I m not concentrating and focusing that s y I m not remembering anything I guess..kindly suggest the better way to improve my memory and help in developing concentration and focus -68054,What is the treatment for infection after knee replacement?,"HIThanks for posting your query. There is no specific treatment for Chickungunya. In the initial few days there will be extreme joint pains which shall subside in few days but after that there will be moderate amount of joint pains which can last for few weeks to months. In my practice I have noticed that using low dose oral steroid medication will give lot of benefit with respect to pain . My advise for you is if the pain is very much get admitted for a day or two and get injection pain killer till you get good relief. After that ask your doctor for a prescription of low dose steroid medication , this will give you good relief. Hope this information is useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. ","Hi, I am going thru the acute phase of chykunguya. I´ve experienced most of the symptoms (joint pain, fever, rash, headache) in a relatively mild fashion with the exception of a very painful stabbing lower back pain on my right side, specially when standing up after sitting for a while. Walking tends to alleviate the pain. Is this a common symptom and will it last long?" -118974,What causes pain in lower abdomen?,"Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. With a history of PCOS, the pain could possibly be due to some hemorrhage in the cysts, or could be due subacute recurrent torsions. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a review ultrasound/CT scan of the abdomen to rule out these possibilities. The management would then depend on the findings of a physical examination of the abdomen and reports of the related investigations.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",I have been having sharp stabbing pain in my lower right side of the abdomen for some week...constant feeling of tiredness and feeling of extreme hunger constantly but feeling full very fast...ive been diagnosed with PCOS and have recently felt a small lump or bump the size of a pea on my lower right abdomen like where my ovaries are -247288,Noticed a stinging pain on arm after having a blood work done,"Those are not different diagnoses. Just thought you should know. Depression produces body sensations. Mostly that is what fibromyalgia is. Cymbalta is a crap anti-depressant and a crap nerve pain pill. The main thing is that the good anti-depressants do nothing on pain and the good nerve pain medicines do nothing for pain.There is about a 1 month time period needed for the cymbalta to work.So, treeating depression is helpful.Alternatively learning to have a very high pain context is helpful. Very large amounts of exercise have proven benefitial n fibromyalgia. ","i have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, depression and chronic pain. i am on cymbalta 60mg once aday, soma 3x day, percocet 7.5/325 every 4-6 hours,gabapentin 300mg 3x a day. i am still in constant pain always at a 8 pain rate, depression is worse, cannot sleep for more than 2-3 hours at a time.any suggestions on any other type of meds that could help, or should we up any of the meds i already take? i have Doctors appointment on monday and would like to go to Doctor with suggestions so i can get some relief. having a second opinion may really help in my treatment. Thank you! terri" -141030,Suggest treatment for severe upper back pain,"Hello, I have studied your case.Coumadin is given to prevent venous thrombosis after major surgery.Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help I will advise you to do PT/INR.If you suspect allergy to coumadin then you can consult your doctor and change it to say rivaroxaban which is newer.If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ",my mother recently had hip surgery and is taking coumadin and pain relievers. she is very neatious and cannot keep anything down. i was wondering if she possibly allergic to the coumadin. i think her mother was and i can't seem to find anyone who remembers. her mother has been deceased for 17 years. any thoughts? -239041,Suggest remedy for mental health problem,"Hello,Welcome to Healthcare Magic.In my Your symptoms are related to attention deficit and anxiety problem. There is need to rule out following medical in your case, which can cause such symptoms:-Thyroid problem-Hypertension-Cardiac illness-Adrenal tumour-B12 deficiencyIf above medical conditions are absent in your case then you can meet nearby psychiatrist for help.Wishing you good health and all the best.www.99doctor.com ","Sometimes it feels like my thoughts are on hyperspeed, like I am shuffling through thoughts about 20x as quickly as I should, during this sensation it feels like my heart is beating extremely fast (it is not, it is beating at normal speed)...I feel as though my brain is going much faster than my movements and everything around me...what is this?" -45463,Suggest premenant remedy for chronic Urticaria,"Hello. Thank you for writing to usI suggest a possibility of either Tinea faciei Or a Polymorphic light eruption/ PMLE..Fungal infections have a typical morphology i.e peripheral expanding, raised, red and scaly rim and central clearing.The ring may be partial or complete.PMLE may present as an eruption of red bumps or patches over sun exposed skin. The lesions in PMLE are usually itchy but lack a characteristic ring shaped morphology of fungal infections.However, it may be difficult to diastinguish tinea from PMLE on clinical examination.Confirmation of diagnosis would require a clinical examination and may also require a lab test, if doubtful.KOH wet preparation made by scraping a small amount of scale can be examined under the microscope to look for fungal elements.Treatment would be guided by the diagnosis.Fungal infection would require topical antifungals with or without Oral antifungals whereas a light eruption would respond to sun protection along with topical steroids.An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide symptomatic relief from itching.I suggest that you visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as for the needful.Regards ",I have a small rash that itches on my face. It had originally looked like a ring worm my husband thought. It never made a complete circle but it did get a little discolored in the middle. I have not treated it with anything and I have had about 1 month. I am in the sun alot. Any suggestions? -60592,What causes low grade fever post bone infection treatment?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be due to male candidiasis ( fungal infection/ thrush ) This is an infection by fungi affecting head of penis, symptoms are on the glance penis ( inner skin ). More possible in people who do not have circumcision ....as that offers a moist place for bacteria to grow. It is not infection of sperms/ semen....it is just local infection of penis. The itching increases after ejaculation... as some semen comes in contact with the infected part & irritates already affected inner skin to cause more itching. It needs more specific drugs (oral/ fungal ointments ) You don't have results with Betnovate....It is a steroid preparation.. can relieve itching for some time.. but later on tends to help fungi flourish. You can use OTC drug like candid cream locally... iIf no relief consult your family doctor for specific medication. Thanks ",Sir I am 40 years old. I am having the problem of itching in the the inner skin of penis for last one year. It is gone on the apply of some ointment like betnovate but appears again in 3-4 days. It triggers when in ejaculate. Does any infection in my sperm -239451,Why my brother is antisocial and doesn't work?,"Hello, Yes, low B12 levels can increase the risk and intensity of several psychiatric disorders. it is usually recommended now a days to get B12 levels determined at the start of treatment in psychiatric illnesses, and treat the same if found low. The treatment of low B12 can be done with simple oral supplements in form of multivitamins or in case of severe deficiency we may choose to give some injectable on weekly or biweekly basis.Treating this deficiency results in feeling of wellbeing and also helps the main drugs to show good results.so, if you are low on B12, treating the same will be wise. Consult your neurologist or GP about the same.Wish you good healthDr. Manisha GopalMD Neuropsychiatry ","by blook work showed that I am low in b12 and I have nuerogical issues that is being looked at through extensive blood work. Can low b12 cause you anxiety, depression, overwelming feeling of exhaustion I am 50 years old weight 148 and have had numerous medical issues." -239515,Suggest treatment for hallucination about bad happening,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can see that you are suffering from health anxiety disorder, referred also as hypochondiasis. You are obsessed yourself with health problems as you are already aware. But you can also notice that these obsessive thoughts comes only when you are not busy. Once you are busy, you do your job, not thinking. You shall need occupation therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy and your problem is hundred percent curable. Understanding life and learning how to enjoy life are the keys. You can learn these by observing your past experiences, elders, surroundings etc. You can also visit a psychological counselor for further advice.If you feel that I can be of help to you, feel free to post a direct question to me and am obliged to serve your cause. I shall prescribe Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques tailor made for you to clear your problems.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Thank you doctor, and I appreciate the quick response. Like stated earlier, I ve always had a fear of the doctors. Whenever something I thought was seriously wrong I always confided in my mom, and she would always reassure me that I would be ok. She was right 100%. Now that she is no longer here, I have nobody to go to, so I appreciate you understanding where I m coming from. Four years ago I was diagnosed with a slight thing of anxiety. My doctor prescribed me alpralozam. The pills expired in 2012. They helped cause they just took the edge off. My grandmother, grandfather, uncle, and mom have passed away within these past 3 years. It s too much to handle all at once. They all went into the hospital, and never made it out, so that s the way my mind thinks. I think if I go into the hospital, that I ll never make it back out. Yes, I know it sounds crazy, but that s how I think. About a month ago I had this slight pain between my thumb and index finger. Again, nothing serious, probably just a bruise, but I took it to the extreme. First thing I did, was search up online if there are glands in your hands. Of course there are, so right away I think it s a swollen gland and something is wrong. I worried about that for a couple days, and must have tensed myself up so bad that my fingers started to ache and hurt. So, right away I start thinking the worse. Why are my hands and fingers hurting now. I worried about that for a week. Sure enough the pain between my thumb and finger, went away. This brings me up to now, where I must ve worried myself so much about my fingers and hands that it cause what I hope is anxiety. About a week after all of this happening, I woke up last Saturday and stood up and felt like I was off balance. Nothing serious, figured it was just allergies. It got better throughout the day, and would come and go. Again, thinking crazy, got it in my head that it was something serious, like a brain tumor, brain hemorage, etc. I would constantly search up symptoms of all those things and worry myself day in and day out. This past Monday, 2 days after this occurred I sucked it up and went to the doctor. She checked me out. My BP was 115/75, my lungs and heart both sounded good. I explained this situation and she said to just relax myself. Once I left that doctors office, I didn t feel a thing. I felt like myself. Sure enough, as time went on, that feeling came back. It sucks and I hate it. That s how this whole past week has been. I wake up, and im fine. As the day goes by, I start worrying that the feeling is going to come back. Because I worry, the feeling comes back. It s like a catch 22. During the week, Monday through Friday I woke from 2:30 to 11 at night. I stay busy at work, and for the most part I feel fine. Once we take a break, even though the people I work with talk to me, it s in the back of my head that what if it comes back, and sure enough iy does. It seems like once my mind starts to wander, it comes back. This past weekend it was tough too, especially yesterday. I was fine and then once I sat down with my girlfriend, my mind started going. I had the worst naseau, and I had minor little headaches. I honestly don t know what to do, and I worry myself everyday that I have something seriously wrong with me. I m so afraid of cancer and always think I have a brain tumor or something wrong inside my head that is going to kill me. What are the main symptoms of a brain tumor? Do you think it s anything to be concerned about? Or is it just all in my head? Like I said, it s more of a foggyness feeling. Thanks again doctor, hope to hear from you soon." -235040,Will frequent masturbation have any effect on my future sex life?,Hi ithink asymptomatic cyst on the scrotum is steatocytoma multiplex.as such treatment is not needed for this condition.but as it is inflammed treatment is needed.yes pencillin helps to reduce the inflammation and infected area.After it is subsided it can be removed by surgery which is only treatment option ,"i have a cyst on my scrotum. it has been there for a couple of years but recently it has become inflamed and painfull. if i apply any pressure to it, a foul smelling mixture of blood and pus oozes out. what should i do? i started taking penacilin yesterday. will this help?" -139365,Suggest remedy for cough with bad upper back pains,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having some pelvic floor infection giving this problem.Go for ultra sound lower abdomen and routine urine check up for urinary tract infection.Meanwhile take Diclphenac medicine for pain.Ok and take care. ","Hi I am a 23 year old female and am currently experiencing sharp stabbing pains across the lower part of my back. They are also sometimes coming round to my left side. I am also experiencing some discomfort in the lower part of my abdomen, just above my pubic bone. Any thoughts on what it might be and if it is worth going to see my own GP about? Thanks Sarah" -90172,Have hepatitis C genotype 3A. Elevated liver enzymes. USG showing mildly coarse liver. Took ribavarin. Have pedal edema. Advice?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic. Well, i suggest to do ultrasounds,this is quick and easily performed and there can be not just liver pathology but galbladder or pancreatic as well. Liver cancer symptoms are late sign of disease so I am sure that you would have abnormal liver function tests if there is a cancer. So dont worry about this. Thank you for your querry. ","Hi, I ve had many various symptoms of liver cancer .. I went to the hospital and got my blood tests done then I found out today that they re all fine. But I m still worried as to if the blood tests are clear but there still is something they haven t found. The pain I m going through is unbelievable and the symptoms or exact. I just want to know if I should stop worrying or if I need to get a ultrasound scan or anything else" -14780,Anxiety is every day of my life. Rarely I do get a small break without anxiety. It has been 10 years.,"Hi. With your brief description, it appears that you are suffering from some anxiety disorder most probably generalized anxiety disorder. The drug you are taking is neither sufficient nor appropriate when we have a lot of safer and more effective drugs currently. I assure you that you can get rid of most of the anxiety symptoms with proper treatment. ","Hello doctor, Anxiety is every day of my life. I rarely get small breaks without anxiety. It has been 10 years now. Panic attacks do come. I am taking Xanax 0.5 mg 1 to 3 days. I am a 26 years old male, and my height and weight are 5.9"" and 80 kg respectively. Please help." -153044,What causes pain in knee after taking marijuana?,"Hello,The symptoms are more likely suggestive of something called ganglion cyst. It is nothing but a cystic swelling arising from tendon sheet. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. A fine needle biopsy is needed in case of diagnostic confusion.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I have a cyst-like structure on the volar aspect of the wrist. Before, I thought it was just a bone but ~1wk ago, it became tender and was painful upon any pressure. Awhile ago, i felt the pain like it was pulsating after bending my wrist. I palpated the cyst-like structure & it was similar to a radial pulse. I first felt the pain last July 2011 but it was on and off. I think I have TFCC tear on the area too. What could the cyst-like structure be?" -197746,What causes red and swollen penis in kids?,"Hi,You should have an X-ray on chest and abdomen done. If the swollen plastic part was seen on X-ray in the respiratory tract, it should be extracted by endoscope immediately to avoid complications. If the plastic part was found to be in the digestive tract then no need to worry as it will eventually pass out with stools.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ",My child 2yrs old has swallowed a plastic of half inch long and and having diameter of 9-12mm(syringe cover of solid plastic) 4 days ago.Please suggest me how it will come out & any test that can be done to check the presence of it in the body of child. -169445,What causes muscle twitching?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",I dropped a moderately heavy can on my foot. Immediately I started laughing uncontrollably because of the pain. The top of my foot started to swell right away. Days later it bruised on the top of foot and had moved to just above toes. My toes tingle and I cannot bend them. I can bear weight on my foot and am able to wear shoes but my toes feel strange. Will this go away on its own or should I be concerned and see a doctor? -116594,What are the dosage schedule for glucosamine sulphate(500 mg) and chondroitin sulphate(400 mg)?,"Hello, Dicaris 150 mg tabs is commonly a single dose treatment. It is very effective but should not be taken in cases of hepatic or kidney impairment. Alcohol should not be taken while taking any medication. You have not mentioned here why you are taking Betnesol.Dicaris is used to treat parasitic worm infections but it is also used in combination with chemotherapy in the treatment of Colon, neck cancer or melanoma. The dosage depends upon the pathology being treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician ","hi, i m taking dicaris tablet on monday and thusrday but this week i forgat to take and i took on wednesday should i this medicine on thursday because i have to take betnosol on saturday and sunday. so is it fine ti take today. please in form me is it necessary to take two days gap." -59600,What can cause severe sneezing and runny nose?,"Hello, Consult a physician and get evaluated. Antibiotics may be continued for a few more days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",Our daughter was in the hospital in April for septic Pneumonia and several other issues due to pneumonia since then we keep getting better then running a low grade fever once the beginning of bronchitis now antibiotic again. She has always been very healthy before this what type of infection would keep coming back like this -208715,What is the difference between Ventolin and Asthalin?,"Hi..this could be costochondritis and it is inflammation of the joints of the ribs to the breast bone. I do not think this is related to constipation in any way. Usually this is a self limiting condition and will settle by itself in 3-4 days with pain killers. If it doesn't settle like that, i suggest you consult your pediatrician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",My 10yr old daughter is saying she is hurting bad on the left side right under the bottom of breast bone. This makes twice firsttime I took her to the ER. They did an xray and he said she was constipated but had been to the bathroom that day as the same for today. Can you help -10107,What causes TMJ disorder after wearing of braces?,"Hello. Based on the given history, it can be due to the extra force you gave to open the mouth while on elastics. Based on your age, it can be due to an impacted wisdom tooth. Sometimes, this can be due to any muscle problem too (myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome), mostly due to physical stress in that area or emotional or mental stress. As for now, do not open your mouth very wide, like during yawning, etc. This is curable. Do not worry much. Do you have pain along with the click? I would suggest you talk to your orthodontist or general dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon to get a final diagnosis after a clinical examination done by them. If possible, send me your OPG (orthopantomogram) and lateral TMJ (open and closed mouth) X-rays to guide you further. ","Hello doctor,I got my braces a year ago, and before that, I did not have any problem in my jaw articulation. Since my orthodontist gave me elastics to put I have TMJ disorder, my left articulation crack every time I open my mouth or eat or speak (I have decided not to put the elastics so that it does not get worse) and I am a bit worried. What causes this? Can this be fixed?" -244485,"Short temper, stressed, depressed, mood swings. Something I can do?","Hello As per me Asperger syndrome should be diagnosed Only after detailed evaluation , for this an expert is required. So it is a good decision that his girlfriend has planned to see a doctor for it. It would be best if she consult a psychiatrist specifically. ","Good Afternoon, We believe after talking to some people that our 29 year old son may be suffering from a mild form of Asbergus symdrome. Reading about it online he seems to have many of the signs. He lives with his girlfriend who has been very supportive & sympathetic to him so far! He has eventually (but not happy about it) agreed to go see a doctor with her. Have you any advise..is this the first step..Thank you.... Breda Hayes" -82380,"Fever, urine test showed pus cells and calcium oxalate, sonography showed stone in kidney. Fever due to kidney stone?","Your father seems to have CRF chronic renal failure its natural history is like this that is renal function gradually deteriorates once creatinine level starts rising it may be fast, You should se a Nephrologist and find out any reversible cause for rising creatinine. For example dehydration Infection etc if no then check other parameter and be ready for Haemodialysis may start with formation of AV fistula which helps in hemodylisis. ","Hi, My father is aged 70 yrs and has a creatinine level of 8. It spiked from 5 to 8 in last 3-4 months.. The problem was first detected 12 yrs back and the rate of increase of creatinine level was very slow until last 3-4 months.. He has some BP but he is NOT diabetic.. Potassium level is also not high.. Health is also good compared to his age.. I wanted to know if we shold start his dialysis or should we do a kidney transplantation?" -145368,Suggest treatment for hemochromatosis,"Hello, A failing liver loses its capacity to remove ammonia from blood which causes increased ammonia in the blood. Its removal by giving lactulose is necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist ","My 87 year old mother has non-alcoholic cirohsis of the liver with portal vein hypertension ans esophageal varicies. She also has an artificial aortic valve. She fell and struck her head causing a hematoma and small bleed to the frontal lobe. There were no physical or mental deficits. Since hospitalization, they have increased her lactalose from 5ml (1 tsp.) bid to 22.5ml tid. in a 10 day period. What has caused such a large increase in the ammonia level in her blood over such a short period of time?" -213513,Suggest treatment for swollen gum,"Propofol is a versatile drug, achieving sedation and anaesthesia. Valium only a sedative. If your oral surgeon planned to extract all four wisdom teeth propofol is a better amenestic agent. ","On monday I Decided(very stupidly I might add) to trip on some cough medicine. now, this may sound very stupid but after reading several pages online about the effects of DXM I was convinced, the problem is that On friday I have a ORal surgeon appointment to remove all 4 of my wisdom teeth. He plans on using Propofol to knock me out for the procedure. My blood pressure has been about 130/90 since the trip and hasnt gone down. Im also worried about Serotonin Syndrome as I am not familiar with Propofol. Would it be possible to ask the doctor to use Valium instead as it might be safer for me? If not would the propofol be alright or should I reschedule for my safety" -178336,Is it safe to undergo surgery for carpel tunnel syndrome?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here, I would like to say that this is nothing to worry because this is not due to the pathological condition but this could be functional condition, and highly related with the anxiety and depression if keep your stress level low then every thing would be fine soon, have a nice day. ","Hi dr... The vein on my neck (left) feels as if it is being pulled or something.. It isnt painful or anything.. But it does make my neck feel a bit stiff.. Fyi, ive been having daily severe headaches/ migraine on the left side of my head (front n back).. Together with lip numbness and painful left jaw.. Also aching left limb and left leg.. Been to ER once.. Did ECG, xray of neck and CT scan .. But everything is okay.. So, dr.. What could the problem?" -43965,Suggest treatment for skin rashes and itching around genital and thigh,"Hi, It seems to be lichen simplex chronicus which is a chronic skin condition. I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected area twice daily and take antihistaminic like chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg once daily for 4 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist ","I have had this raised rash only on my right hand which started out like an insect bite after raising up forming to which I thought was a ring worm,the shape changed into a heart shape,went to a dermatologist,in which she done steroid injections now afterwards the rash is now flat but still heart shaped,was told it was a chronic skin condition,but is spreading now have a spot on my right arm and on side of right neck" -2478,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -83360,What are the symptoms of a low functioning gallbladder?,"Hello, Based on the mentioned history, cirrhosis has to be ruled out. For that, you need to investigate with ultrasonography of abdomen for primary work up. If USG shows nodules over the liver than cirrhosis could be possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","I got my blood test results back showing elevated liver enzymes, low white blood cell count and low platelets. I have a gallbladder that needs to be removed but other then that have a clean medication hx. I do have a history of heavy drinking that I have slowed down on a lot. Could this be a sign of cirrhosis? Or could something like my gallbladder cause those test results." -236017,What are the symptoms of panic attack?,"HelloIn my opinion, taking Zoloft is a better option over estradiol. The drug will help in relieving hot flashes and anxiety.Also, practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation.thanks ","been having some anxiety issue since august, nervous and crying all the time, don t have them every day now but at first I cried all day on and off. Im afraid to take Zoloft or anything in that class just because I don t want to take meds. I talked my gyn doctor into giving me estradiol to try to see if maybe I have had a hormone drop even though I am 60 years old. I have never stopped having night sweats and flashes just that they have let up to a certain degree, they also gave me provera, which terrifies me, I don t know what to do, need help" -129458,Are blocked ears an allergic symptom?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Increased urination can occur due to increased intake of fluids. You need not to worry. It will resolve itself when excess fluid gets out of the body. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. ,"I've been dealing with a bad allergy or cold for the last week. Today I drink some canned coconut milk mixed with hot chicken both. After two mugs and about an hour later, I started having the liquid runs to the toilet. I have no stomach pain. No fever. What is causing me to have the runs?" -75562,"Trying to be a father, stressful job, semen analysis done. Is it infertility?","Hi, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. The cause for nil sperms in the semen could be due to obstruction to the outlet tubes from the testis in that case its well treatable and you can conceive once treated. Also there is another cause where the sperm production is nil due to damage to testicular tissue itself.Here the treatment is near impossible as the cells which develop in to sperms are limited and cannot regenerate by any means. Do enquire about the cause and you will get a conclusion yourself. Wish you the best. ",I AM MRS. SATYA I AM 36 YRS OLD AND MY HUSBAND SAGAR IS ALSO 36 WE HAVE A CHILD WHO IS 5 YRS NOW HE WAS BORM AFTER 4 YEARS OF MY MARRIAGE AFTER HIM I HAVE NO SECOND ISSUE WE PLAND TO HAVE ONE SO VISITED A DOCTOR MY REPTS WERE CLR BUT MY HUSBANDS SEMEN COUNT WAS NILL HE HAD A DOPPLER TEST DONE THERE IS NO SIGN OF VARICOCELES HOWEVER HE HAD BASIC INGUINAL HERNIA PROBLEM SO HE GOT IT RECENTLY OPERATED (RIGHT SIDE 2 MONTHS) CAN U SUGGEST IF I WOULD BE ABLE TO CONCEIVE AGAIN AND CAN MY HUSBANDS SEMEN COUNT INCREASE -5540,What causes constant headaches with fatigue and eye strain?,"Hi. The problem you are suggesting is facial headaches which may be due to many reasons: 1. Is this headache on one side of the face or on both the sides of face? Usually, sinusitis is presented on both sides and migraine presents on one side. 2. Please upload the scan to see the disease, sphenoidal retention cyst may not always present with headaches and if it is fungal ball in sphenoid, it can definitively cause headaches and has to be approached immidiately. 3. How often do you have symptoms of allergy like sneezing, nasal discharge, watering of eyes? The above answers will help us to come to a conclusion and also will let me give you a permanent closure to the problem. ","Hi doctor, For about four months I have had painful facial, sinus headaches, fullness and fluid in both ears and bouts of vertigo and blurred vision. I have no mucus from the nose and had no recent colds or URI. My doctor prescribed antibiotics for ear infection and Flonase and Cetirizine for allergies and inflammation. Symptoms improved for a short time but then came right back. My GP ordered a CT scan of the sinus and no fluid or sinus infection was seen, but I have mucosal retention cyst in the left sphenoid sinus and a nasal septal spur, deviation to the left. The headaches are almost constant and causes fatigue and eye strain. I have tried neti pots, steam, Ibuprofen and I only get minimal relief. I am not sure what to try next." -9805,Does persistent twitching in the calf indicate severe neurological condition?,"Hello. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that the twitching in this calf could be related to a twisted muscle or a pinched nerve (considering the straining physical activity that you have been doing lately and the falling). I would recommend performing nerve conduction studies and a lumbar spine X-ray study to exclude a possible pinched nerve or a bulging disc in the lumbar vertebral column. I would also recommend checking calcium, blood electrolytes, and vitamin D plasma levels for possible deficiency and inflammation tests like complete blood count, PCR (polymerase chain reaction), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). I hope you will find this answer helpful. I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need. ","Hello doctor, I have had strong, persistent twitching in my left calf for over a week, sometimes with intermittent twitching in thigh, foot and buttock of the same leg. I am very concerned about this. I had a neurological exam (strength and reflex testing) at my GP, and he said all looked normal or good or no loss of strength or unusual reflexes. He ordered blood tests, and they have not come back yet, awaiting results. I have been exercising strenuously for the past few months and wonder if it could be exercise-related, but feel alarmed that it is on one side. Two weeks ago, I did not see a stair, stumbled and fell on my left hand, hurting my elbow, which has been in pain too. Physiotherapist hypothesizes this fall could have also brought on the twitch. I am seeking advice as I am quite scared that it could be a severe neurological conditon since I twitch about once every three seconds, sometimes even more, and it has only let up for a few hours before coming back in the same calf and part of the muscle. I have not noticed any real weakness aside from slightly wobbly feeling legs (but can still do a full workout on the gym, walk on heels and toes without difficulty, etc.). Mainly the anxiety is keeping me awake and probably making it all worse. My muscles feel tight and compressed at the moment, from calf up to left hip or buttock." -22011,Why is my tongue numb and scalloped for past one week?,"Hi. I have gone through your question and I can understand your concern. This can be because of the transient nerve compression. If you have any grossly decayed tooth on the same side or any missing third molar. Most of the times unerupted or decayed third molar are the cause. In case you do not have any of it the reason may be the viral infection like influenza, which you had experienced recently or herpes. As precautionary measures take Vitamin B complex daily a tablet for three to four weeks. If the numbness continues more than a month and there is no organic cause which I mentioned earlier you may need further diagnostic evidence to rule out the cause. Most of the times it heals without any medical intervention. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I woke up with the tip of my tongue numb a week back and has been since. I do drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes but have stopped since I started feeling the numbness. I can also see the sides of my tongue look scalloped." -134096,"Rashes in lower parts, arms, lip, hands with feet swollen. Tried Benadryl, no changes. Help?","Thanks for query on HCM.Your symptoms and high eosinophil count suggest some allergic episodes.You have to start anti allergic medicines like levocetrizine,fexofenedin.Nsaid with decongestant will be helpful to subside blockage of nostrils.Steam inhalation at bed time will be helpful.You will get recovery within 5 to 7 days.If it is recurrent than i would suggest to go for allergy test to find out any specific allergen so you can start prevention.Start exercise,yoga and deep breathing exercise after getting cure.Consult your physician for further guidance and proper medical management. ",I have a blocked nose and itchy red/watery eyes. I also sneeze repeatedly. I wake up in the middle of the night with both nostrils blocked and find it very hard to get back to sleep again. If I use Nasivion I get immediate relief - but I am afraid to use it repeatedly. Could this be allergies? My Eosnophil count was high. How can I get rid of this problem? -76754,How can kidney stones be treated?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Suggestive of kidney stones until proved otherwise. Based on the history your husband seems to be suffering from hematuria (blood in the urine) apparently caused by kidney stones. He should consult a urologist immediately for further evaluation including lab tests such as urine analysis and an abdominal ultrasound to rule out kidney stones. Meanwhile he should continue taking the pain killers and oral fluids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"My husband has been dealing with what he believes are kidney stones since last week (Wed). He s been in bed most of that time, managing the pain with ibruprophen, drinking lots of water and cranberry juice. He s had fever, etc. He went to his doctor this Wednesday and was started on antibiotics yesterday afternoon. He now has blood in his urine and is concerned that he should go to urgent care. Pain is about a 5. I don t think he has a fever. Should he just continue what he is doing (bedrest, fluids, etc) or should I take him to urgent care. Thanking you in advance for comments Sorry for wasting your time. I think we will wait to see how he does tonite." -161255,What is the pain in my left arm elbow joint?,"Hello,Sometimes a screw or another piece of the hardware comes loose and this causes some temporary pains. See an orthopedic surgeon. They may want to do some x-rays to check the hardware in your arm.Regards ",i broke my arm about 5 years ago and i have to rods in my forearm and im getting like sharp pains around the area of the plates and its more of like a internal pain and it lasts like 20sec and goes away and it have been doing it off and on the past 2 days why is it doing that? -177784,What s causing constant tunnel vision and dream like state in a 15 yo boy?,"unlikely to be Parkinson's. most of the neurodegeneratibe disorders are characterized by loss of smell, not alterations in smell. there are many things that can cause alterations in smell. if it concerns you them you should get it checked out ","I am smelling smoke at times and also urine as well and no one else seems to smell it. I have done a little research. Something mentioned Parkinsons and I have tremors probably once a day in my hand. Memory seems worse as well. I am approximately 53 years old, female. What do you think?" -60882,Suggest remedy for blocked ear with sinus congestion,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicWith a history of frequent repeated urinary tract infections, you may need an ultrasound of the urinary tract to see if there is a structural reason for the repeated infections.This means abnormal structure of any aspect of the urinary tract: urethra, bladder, ureter, kidney.Tests looking at the function (how they are working) not the structure may also be necessary eg to see if an abnormal amount of urine is being left in the bladder after urination.It would be best to see a urologist, a doctor specializing in the urinary tract, so that you can be properly assessed and treated.I hope this helps ","i have been getting frequent uti past 2 years. no antibiotic works. and I m quite hygienic. no idea why this happens. I am 23 years old and this is occurring past 2 years, I need to pee atleast 3 times at night. and doctors meds aren t working, I also have pain in lower abdominal area. there is a slight fluid in pelvic or something ." -7128,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -46699,"Rash on ankle, swollen, itching, sore knee and fingers. Taking anti inflammatory. Suggestions?",you can have allergy at any time with any substance at any agethe common causes are medicines for other diseases like paracetamol aspirin disprin ibuprufen calcium vitamins iron diet supplimentsapplication oils cooking oils soaps shampoo ointments henna dyes and other body application materials can br food clothes you have to correlate and antibiotics triggers not cure he allergy take antiallergic for rashes and apply antiallergic ointment on breast and correlate for results ,"Hi I had breast augmentation 3 weeks ago and I have this non itchy rash on my both arms and on my breast I worried since I have no allergy history. The rash is red and it seems a little like a break out though it is not a break out since they don't hurt and have been there for 3 weeks. I am truly concerned since I am afraid I may be allergic to silicon I am 27 and I am a mommy, any help pls or suggestions in regards to my rash?" -194517,Suggest treatment for seizures in kids,"Hello,There are two possibilities - 1. Habit disorder2. NeuroblastomaI would recommend an MRI of the abdomen but not of the brain.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ",My 11 year old son keeps widening his eyes without his knowledge.. we have been to the opiticion and was referred to the eye hospital.. in which all tests came back clear.. symptoms seemed to stop for a short period but have came back just recently.. I wondering if I need to push for an MRI scan -71954,What causes infertility based on the semen analysis report?,Higreetings. There are so many reasons. you didn't tell about details of your follicular count done before hcg injection and endometrial thickness. Secondly about your semen analysis. If everything is normal including tubal patency we have to rule out other causes of infertility.Accordingly decisions has to be taken.so discuss with your gynaecologist. hope you are convinced. Regards ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi,my last period was on march 15.i was administered with menogon injection of 75 amp for 12 days.then on day 14 i was given hcg shot.we were asked to do timed intercourse.but this time i got periods and a negative beta hcg.what is the reason that i didnt get pregnant this time." -233589,Suggest me treatment for multiple cysts on the testicles and is it contagious?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem of getting early ejaculation First off all let me tell you that premature ejaculation is a term defined ,when one gets ejaculation within one minute of penetration of vagina while having a sexual intercourse with female partner.and not otherwise. What you are getting is early ejaculation due to sexual stimulation and it is mostly due to excitement and anxiety.Do not worry this will get resolved over a period of time .You do not need any treatment Dr.Patil. ","Sir, I m 20 year old. I was involved in musturbation for 5-6 years and in nightfall. But now i have left it before 1 year. Now when i meet my girlfriend i ejaculate within 1 one minute. Although, No problem with erection and firmness. I am taking homeopathic medicine since last two month . There is an effect on frequency of night fall but no effect on early discharge. What should i do? Now I am taking..... Staphysagaria 200 Acid Phosph 200 China 200 Selenium 200" -36654,Underwent Laproscopy for endometric cysts. How to get regular periods for conceiving as soon as possible?,"Hello Thank you for your query. Firstly, understand that Lupron depot has the common side effect of scanty or delayed periods or no periods at all also. So your amenorrhoea is due to Lupron. Please dont worry as you will resume your natural periods once the effect of Lupron wears off. Regarding your conception, it depends on lots of factors. The grade and severity of your endometriosis. Patency of your tubes. Your ovarian reserve and semen analysis of your partner. If your endometriosis was severe enough to warrant Lupron shots, please go in for IUI or IVF after consulting an infertility specialist at the earliest, before the endometriomas recur. Take care ","Hi I am Manasa from India, I am 29 years old, I had my laproscopy on 7th Dec 2012 for the endometric cysts . and from Jan I was on Lupron depot one on 7th Jan then 26th Jan and 16th Feb,today is 19th March I have not got my menses yet I have done a pregnency check which is Negetive, Can you please help me how to get the priods back and i want be concive as soon as possible." -164422,What causes bruising and soreness in the ankles?,"Hello,I can understand your concern. It would have been easier to advise you if you had mentioned the pain is in the upper or lower jaw. I am answering for both possibilities.If it is in the lower jaw, it could be due to an impacted third molar, the wisdom tooth that is stuck in the jaw, trying to come out but probably there is less physical space available for it to come out so it is locked and causing pressure and pain in jaw and gums. To confirm this diagnosis, your dentist can take an x-ray (IOPA) or you can go for OPG (more preferable) that will show all teeth of your mouth. If the pain is in the upper jaw, third molar possibility can be considered for that, too. However, sometimes severe sinusitis can cause pain in upper teeth and gums. Are you having symptoms of sinusitis, like cold, congestion, headache etc? Do u feel pain if pressed in the area below eye and around cheek area on left side? If yes, then this is the possibility, which can be solved by an ENT specialist. Taking a painkiller like Ibuprofen 400 mg or Acetaminophen 500 mg 8-hourly will help till diagnosis is made.I hope this advise helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Let me know if you have follow up questions.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah ","i have severe pain on the left side of my jaw. my gums also hurt if pressed. I went to the dentist and it is not a root canal problem. I do not grind my teeth, so it isn t tmj. What type of a dr or dentist should I see? Any ideas of what can be causing the problem? I didn t realize there was a charge. Forget it" -101933,Is bronchitis a contagious disease?,"Hi, As per the WHO guidelines, the inactive TB does not require a full course of AKT provided no symptoms , signs or other data suggestive of least activity of the tuberculous pathogen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",when I was a child and traveled to far eastern countries with my da I had to have TB vaccinations at least twice and booster shots. Now I am told by VA that I need to get treated for inactive TB in case I have respiratory problems later. Is this true and do I really need the Isoniazid treatments? -25664,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -34445,Is pregnancy possible through vaginal contact with dried semen?,Hello dearI understand your concernPregnancy is not possible due to dry semen.But in your case as you have unprotected sex in which precum before ejaculation enter into the vagina unknowingly .For safer side you can have to take plan B to prevent unwanted pregnancy.It is very effective if it should take with in 24 hour of the sex.But you can take upto 72 hour of the unprotected sex.Hope this may help youContact HCM for further health queryBest regardsDr. Sagar ,"Hello, So me and my gf had unprotected sex tonight and I pulled out when I ejaculated, getting some semen on my hand. I then wiped all I could off with a towel. About 10-20 minutes later I fingered her then had unprotected sex again. I was wondering if the dried semen on my hand or the semen that dried around the tip or in the tip of my penis could cause concern for pregnancy. We were thinking Plan B if this is the case. Thank You" -234379,Suggest medication for itchiness and patch on scrotum,"hellothanks for your questionmasturbation now is regarded as a normal, healthy sexual activity that is pleasant, fulfilling, acceptable, and safe. It is a good way to experience sexual pleasure and can be done throughout life.Masturbation is only considered a problem when it inhibits sexual activity with a partner, is done in public, or causes significant distress to the person. It may cause distress if it is done compulsively and/or interferes with daily life and activities.thanks ","Kinda a odd question, but I'm 17 years old and I constantly feel the urge to have sex. I recently heard that if you master bait too much that you start having pre ejaculation.If I stop doing this so much will everything start functioning normally again?" -58918,What does pain in heart and breathlessness indicate?,hipalpitation in teenagers commonly due anxiety but if this is worrisome and affecting your daily activities than u have to go for an ecg during palpitation episode if this palpitation is associated with shortness of breath or dizzzines than u have to do echocardiography or holter monitoring if u have history of congenital heart disease in your family than u have to go for complete examination mean while avoid coffee and energy drink most of the time they are the cause hope answer your question thanks ,Hi! I was doing my homework and I realized I can hear my heart beating in my ears. At first I didn t really care until it didn t stop for hours and it started bugging me a lot. It has happened before but it does go away in a few minutes. But today it started beating in my ears around 4 pm and it still is (9pm). My left arm is also hurting. I m really nervous and I would like to know why this is happening. I m a 14 year old female. Thank you ! -188363,Underwent colonoscopy. Suffering from flatulence and bloating of stomach. Is this normal after colonoscopy?,"Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.You said that there was verified adenocarcinoma again,not infection and in this case he needs surgery definitely unless there are some contrtaindications such as liver metastases or other site metastases. so always when there is evidence of recurence of malignant disease,it should be removed surgically followed by chemo.Wish you good health. Regards ",My Father (60Yrs) old is suffering CA colon from 2005 and opt RT Hemicolectomy on 04/21/2005 after six Chemo .he was well.again 2010 he suffering pain & got Ca colon & again surgery on anastomosis site on 07/10/10. Now again four chemo completed & again biopsy report showing adenocereionoma with ulceration. so please reply me whether he need another surgery to remove infection. -116268,Can BP medicines affect kidneys?,"Hello,This site should not be used for urgent issues because of the delay in responding. Paracetamol in excess can cause liver damage. N-acetylcysteine can be used to help prevent this if given quickly. I cannot say whether the amount of paracetamol your mother took will cause damage as I don't know what the dosage of the pills she took is. The maximum amount of paracetamol per day should not exceed 4000 mg (4g), and less if any alcohol is drunk as that can add to the stress on the liver.If she has exceeded this, then yes, seek immediate medical attention.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, General & Family Physician ","Hi My mother in law who is 69 has just rung to say that she has taken 10 paracetamol over the last 19 hours. She had 2 @ 4am, 2 @ 9am, 2 @ 1pm, 2 @5 pm and 2 @ 10 pm. Do we need to seek medical attention? She has no symptoms at the moment and is taking the paracetamol for knee pain. Thanks." -212402,Suggest treatment for tooth abscess,Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..As per you query a big piece of gum that is hanging between two front teeth seems to be due to high frenulum attachment and as the gap is closed it is appearing hanging..Swelling in it is due to pressure caused by the teeth that are coming closer and causing inflammation of frenulum..I would suggest you to consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination and if the frenulum attachment is high then FRENULECTOMY that is removal of the excess portion of frenulum can be done..Hope this helps..Regards. ,"Hello, i have had my braces for about a year now. My ortho recently put some wires on my top four front teeth to close up some gaps. The gap between my two big teeth is now closed, but there is a big piece of gum just hanging above my teeth. You can even lift it up. It is big and puffy.What should i do?Thank you!" -183908,Could the feeling of crawling in abdomen and breast be due to lymphoma?,"Hello,I can understand your concern. Cysts are fluid filled swellings that are benign/harmless. In most cases, they are left without treatment if they do not cause discomfort to the patient and are not infected. There are many cysts which are benign and may have stone-like calcified structures within it. Having stone in cyst does not mean it is cancerous. So do not worry about it just because they found calcified structures within cyst.The confirmation of presence of cancer in any area of the body is based on the biopsy of the area and lesion involved. You have failed to mention what part of your body is involved. However, if your surgeon decides to remove the cyst with the surgical procedure, histopathological analysis of the removed cyst in the laboratory will confirm if you have cancerous changes in your body.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. Let me know if you have follow up questions.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah ","Hi I have a cyst with stones inside it. This was found on a ct scan 2 weeks ago, I am due to go for another CT Scan with injection of contrast into vein on the 18th March Yesterday I had my bloods taken for creation. I m worried that this is cancerous and I need to know" -139351,What is the dull throbbing pain in my back?,"Here the symptoms what you have explain shows that there is increased problem at your back at spinal level. How ever the conformation will be done by MRI of your lumbo-sacral spine. Now based on this report I suggest to visit orthopedic doctor and take suggestion and treatment. If MRI report showing mild to moderate issue at spinal level then orthopedic doctor will suggest for physiotherapy treatment with medication like calcium, vitamin D, muscle relaxant and pain killer. If MRI report showing severe damage in spine at lumbo sacral level then here ortho doctor will suggest for surgical correction and then physio treatment for further rehabilitation.In both above case you need to visit physio for postural advice as well as for spinal exercises suggetion and follow it to have long term relief as well prevention of recurrence.You can also use hot and cold pack at home to have some more relief as well to reduce inflammation and swelling in soft tissues.Take care. ",in 2009 i had two bulging disc s in my lower back L4 and L5 i believe. i have mild pain (5-6/10) every day. today when i woke up i felt normal sore but can still move around and do normal functions when i got to work i noticed when i bent to the right side there was a sharp pain like some stabbing me in my lower right back and my pain level moved up to about 8/10 since then. when i got home today i looked in the mirror with my shirt off and my right love handle was swollen. -137129,"I have asthma, please help","hi , welcome to HCM, It can be viral in nature as A cold virus spreads through tiny, air droplets that are released when the sick person sneezes, coughs, or blows their nose, so antibiotics wont work in this type of cases. Talk to your doctor before giving your child any type of nonprescription cold medicine or antibiotics.... ","Hi, I have a 2year child and she is suffering from cold and cough.She is out of running nose.But cough is not coming out.Pls advice what can be done.Earlier I used to give topcef and cough came out.now its not so effective.Pls advice what can be done." -175480,Suggest treatment for Meniere s disease and dizziness,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe shooting pain in the head . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like trigeminal neuralgia , cluster headaches , migraines , meningitis , sinus infection , encephalitis or tumor. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor will take history and order CT scan . Doctor may prescribe vasograine , diuretics , calcium channel blockers along with that some times doctor recommend alcohol injection in root of nerve and surgery in case of tumor . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and do mind relaxing exercises like meditation . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","My wife (59 years old) has had a sharp shooting pain in the head for 3 days now. Nothing touches it. This evening she says she smells Clorox, but there is no Clorox in the house. And she has been agitated and angry recently (last 2 months) out of proportion for any particular cause. Also she s had 2 very heavy nosebleeds in the last 10 days. Does she have the beginnings of a brain tumor?" -147272,What causes elevated white blood cell count?,"Hello(1) avoid all fresh fruits n vegetables including garnishes(2) Avoid raw meat,fish,eggs(3) avoid yogurt and raw nuts(4) meat n eggs should be properly cooked(5) make sure all dairy products u take r properly pasteurized(6) wash your hands with soap before handling any n every type of food ","Hi, I am 50 and I have been having neutropenia for the last 6 months(Absolute Neutrophils: 1600, WBC count 4000). I had no infections and I feel well. I took a couple of days anti-inflamatory, due to a leg injure, 3 weeks before the blood test. Can I eat raw garlic? I do have naturally low blood pressure (100/60). Wwhat is a good diet for neutropenia?" -161184,What causes tenderness and pain on right side after injury?,Hi...If I would have been in your place...I would do the following before visiting the doctor1) Ice up the painful area of the knee.. frequently2) Keep it compressed with crepe bandage or compression bandage..3) As pain permits I would stretch front thigh muscles...back thigh muscles..calf muscles..4) Give less activity to my knee and avoid painful activities untill pain gets comfortable..for 2 days atleastHope this is helpful..Revert back with type of pain.. how far you can move your knee.. what gets the pain..and what relieves you the pain...how frequent you experience it... incase you need precise answer.. ,"999 Generating utilization of the ideal traveling purses will be sure which the gadgets you will have could possibly be secured until such time as you obtain into your spot. The new selection characteristics Sprouse s legendary graffiti in the process to be a digitized rose, like totes, satchels, louis vuitton wholesale belts wallets, louis vuitton wilshire mm scarves, louis vuitton handbags sale bangles and footwear. red bottoms shoes for cheap [url= WWW.WWWW.WW cfm]red bottoms shoes for cheap[/url]" -142830,What is the remedy for back pain?,"Hi,Kidney stone do give rise to renal colic with nausea.As you passed one stone, there might be having more stones as well.Go for ultra sound and find out any stone still there.Consult urologist and get examined.Take plenty of water.Ok and take care. ","I went to my normal doctor with severe lower back pain and nausea. He assumed it was a herniated disc, he put me on steriods, pain meds and got an x-ray. After about a week I wasn't getting better. I had not heard from my doctor so I got a copy of my radiology report. It said I had a 6.8mm stone in my left kidney. 4 days later I went to the ER with even more pain. I had no appitite for over a month. They seem to think I passed a small stone. Sent me home with more pain meds and stuff for nasea. Not sure what to do, at wits in" -104171,What causes pressure on chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. You are not receiving appropriate treatment for bronchitis. Inhaled treatment in best for bronchitis.Since you are not receiving inhaled treatment you are not improving completely.So consult pulmonologist and start inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 2 weeks.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","hi, i have been sick and have had bronchitus.. i got antibiotics for this, and had to use the repeats.. however i still caugh (even though i told my doctor to give me stronger antibiotics since the normal once never help!) and my coughing attacks usually comes at night.. however my mucus is no longer green/yellow-ish and just today i threw up quite a lot of clear mucus in one go (thought i threw up food but it turned out to be mucus! which has never happened to me before..) do u know why this is? should i be worried?" -133732,Diagnosed with bronchitis. Prescribed with z-pac. Having asthama. Should I see a doctor?,"HIThank for asking to HCMYour symptoms are very unusual, bowel movement reflexes causing asthma is not related with each other but of course you might be getting too conscious and that causing sort of agitation, hurry , stress, and this may be the cause of asthma like symptoms, which doe not need any treatment just relax while go for toilet and this will not induce such symptoms take care have nice day. ",I typically don't have asthma... But for about the last 18 m months I have been wait been waking up in the morning needing to have a bowel movement which triggers a really severe asthma attack with running nose and coughing to the point of vomiting. it's getting really disturbing. Do you have any advice I am 53-year-old female in good health and thin build . Thank you. -169148,What is the pain in ribs at the site of a previous fracture?,"Hello, I have read your query,Due to long term rheumatoid arthritis there can be cardiac involvement.Due to weak cardiac function there can be swelling over both ankles.Another possibility of ankle arthritis leading to swelling.X ray will rule out arthritis.You can do cardiac function along with renal function test consulting your doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","Hello, we have been touring Spain for 5 weeks, doing lots of walking and standing. 2 days ago we did a 6.5 hour bus trip and that night I noticed my husbands ankles were swollen. He is not a large man about 70kgs and about 6 feet in height. We still have 6 weeks of touring. What do you think the swelling be associated to?" -176914,Suggest treatment for dementia,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You need medical and brain imaging evaluation in order to check for/ rule out any traumatic brain injury.Most probably cause of your symptoms could be Subdural hematoma, a condition when blood after a brain trauma growths slowly between brain and its covering.This condition needs prompt medical attention, so I suggest you to consult your primary care Doctor and discuss your concerns.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. ","Head feels a little swollen and squishy on left temple, it s sore and numbish, and I don t have great reflex and I am like I m a little dumb-ish. My head feels weird on that side behind ear and eye too. I feel sleepy, a little sluggish and not right. A few weeks ago husband came home drunk and punched me in my head on that side several times? Help" -247024,Suggest medications for pain due to arthritis,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be pain.Do not worry about it.if the cough is persistent you may have infection and need to start antibiotics.if you get relief from cough then pain will slowly regress. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Not sure if it is my spleen, but I have pain in my lower back, side, and oblique, all under my left rib cage. Only hurts when I cough or sneeze, otherwise it just feels like a sore muscle, usually when laying on couch. Feel nothing when standing or walking." -207800,What causes boil on lip and staining of tongue in an infant?,"Hi dear,If you had no head injury, there is nothing to worry.Svere pain or such unexpected incidents can some times cause such fainting.There is nothing to worry in this.Take care .Thank you. ",So basically what happen was that there was a spinny coil at a playground (im 12) and then i hit my knee on the pole in the middle wrapping the whole entire piece so then i felt pain in my knee and pain that i said ow. then all of a sudden i look down and i closed my eyes and i saw something but cannot remember then i woke up all hot and light headed and didnt know what to do. Seizure? Or anything of that specific kind. So then my dad said am i alright and i said no. What was i suppose to do? And does this mean anything? -15310,I have a low grade burning sensation in the right thigh near groin. Why?,"Hi. Your symptoms are related to anxiety or peripheral neuropathy. I have reviewed all your tests, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and they are perfectly normal. You have vitamin B12 level in a higher range, and it is not a problem. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing nerve conduction studies to investigate for neuropathy. I would also recommend checking magnesium plasma levels. If all these test results are normal, you can consider anxiety as a possible cause of your symptoms. In such a case, I would recommend adding Pregabalin or Gabapentin to your current therapy. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. ","Hi doctor, I have a low grade burning sensation in the upper thigh on the right side, near the groin. I have the same burning sensation in the left arm, below the shoulder to forearm. I have heaviness in my legs with a sharp pain in the feet. It got started after taking Ativan. This burning is pretty new to me, and I have this problem for a week now. I also have loss of circulation in my left arm at night during sleep. What can I do now?" -106836,What causes right sided chest pain with breathing difficulty?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more because your pain is associated with movements of rib cage. But since you are also having numbness in left arm, we should first rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms. So get done ecg and 2d echo first. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take simple painkiller like ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have had constant chest pains for the last 4 days acompanied with numbness in my left arm that tends to travel up and down the length of the arm. Today the pain seems to have moved to my upper back and I have a headache. The last two days I have had a metallic taste in my mouth. When I cough, sneee or laugh my chest tends to hurt even more and I find it difficult to move (sitting up for example)." -230955,What does presence of pus cells and epithelial cells on sperm test mean?,"HelloThanks for query.You have Fordyce's spots over scrotal sac,The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.If needed some of them which are bigger may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along withthe sac) Dr.Patil. ","Hi, on the ballsack I have fordyce spots which i know are normal. Sometimes I pop them and a white substance come out. However I have a few that are not massive but just a bit big which won t pop. I shave down that area often. I also have very small hardly visible ones on my penis which pop with a white substance too. Does this have any affect? And how can I remove them?" -50461,What causes fluctuating pulse rate post Losartan withdrawal?,welcome to hcm..dear leroy vigil as all the tests came normal ...i suppose there were normal ECG ...BP ...chest xray etc but the pain may be due to musculoskeletal disorders ..in addition go for xray cervical spine if not already done ..if all come normal then take tab diclofenic and serratiopeptidase and ranitidine for 5 days ..u will get relief ..as these are prescription drugsplease contact your local doctorhe will prescribe these.. ,"I have periodic throbbing pain left side ,to right of nipple. it comes and goes weather sitting or driving or standing . this started on Saturday at about 11:00 am . Went to the ER at about 8:30 pm. they did several tests including scans and concluded that it wasn t my heart though, symtomes pointed to that. I still get that trobbing pain off and on. any help you can give me will be appriciated Help need to know whats wrong. Leroy Vigil" -116963,Is my abdominal pain due to hiatal hernia or diverticulosis?,"Hi, Noted your history about severe spasmodic pains in upper abdomen, getting better in the morning but then bloating and the pain starts again.This is a classical history of intestinal obstruction, spasmodic pain followed by bloating. Although there is no nausea or vomiting that you have mentioned the possibility of intestinal obstruction, particularly of large bowel must be watched for, as in such a case the nausea and vomiting may be absent.Hence I would advise you the following:Rush to ER or nearby hospital as the facility would be available.X-ray of abdomen in standing position is the cheapest and simplest investigation that shows intestinal obstruction.Additions tests of blood, urine, stool can help further for diagnosis andproper management.The initial treatment can be conservative by intravenous fluids, keeping you nil orally.If this does not solve the problems then you may need surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon ",I have had a lot of pain in the upper abdomen area the pain is constant it seems like but I also have a lot of really painfull sharp pains that feel like contractions as if I were in labor. But the next morning it seems to be better but after I get up and been moving around it seems like I am bloated and the pain starts again. I am very scared please tell do you think it is serious. -32287,Will thyroid medicine impact conception?,"Hi.Yes, of course it will be possible but first work with your doctor towards becoming euthyroid or as close to being so as possible. Once this happens, your menstrual cycle will normalise and also your hormone levels to a certain extent which will help with a normal conception process and pregnancy to quite an extent.Best wishes. ","I am 31 yrs and after my first child birth and when she was 2, I was diagnosed with tsh 10 and my anti thyroid anti bodies paradox is 1300, since then I am on thyronorm 50mcg. Now we want to plan for the second issue will it be possible to become pregnant? (my weight is 63 kgs, height 5 ft)" -40541,How to treat dry skin on buttocks and in between thighs?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to us.A well defined dry patch of skin over gluteal area or in between thighs could be due to fungal infection ( tinea cruris). The same can only be confirmed by a clinical examination. If its tinea infection, it will respond to antifungal creams like clotrimazole or terbinafine cream. I would advise that you meet a dermatologist nearby.Take care ",i am 20yrs oldheight 5'5ftweight 55kgsi m suffering from dry skin on my bums and in between thighsi have tried many ways to get rid of iti think it maybe because of my excess sweat and less proportion of water intakewhat is the solution to my disease..??please reply soon -230344,What does pain in testicles indicate?,"HelloI will certainly clarify your doubtsYou need not to worry, Your semen analysis report is within normal range, your fertility is good.Sperm count is OK with adequate motility and good proprtion of healthy sperms You also can improve its quality and quantity by adopting healthy life style modifications and dietary supplementsAvoid smoking and alcoholExercise regularlyHave lots of fresh fruits and steamed vegetablesMultivitamin and minerals supplementsPlease feel free to ask for more clarification, I will.be happy to help youBest wishes ","Dear Doc,my semon is 40 million/ml and the colour is grey,active motality is 60% and Slugglish is 20% and Non motile is 20%MORPHOLOGY Normal is 60%,Ab normal is 40%My Dout is I am fit for Fertility are not and my semon condition is good are notPlz clarifie my doutThankyou" -253864,Are there pregnancy chances with non penetrative sex?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion there is very rare chance of pregnancy with precum.This risk is present if the intercourse is done during the unsafe period.As there is a bit of doubt regarding ejaculation only thing which clears the doubt is appearance of period.The first suspicion of pregnancy occurs when the period is missed.A urine pregnancy test needs to be done a week after missed period for accurate results.The test will confirm the pregnancy.Avoid stress regarding the thought of pregnancy because it might also delay the period.Anyways the chances of pregnancy is rare as condom was intact and there was no tearing of condom.So relax.Hope this helps.Best regards.... ",hi i had sex with my girlfriend and i pulled out just before ejjaculation but the condom was inside her when i pulled out and were worried about unexpected pregnancys what are the chances of getting pregnant? maybe the first ejjaculation happend inside the condom and the others imsure it was outside of her -247028,Suggest treatment for fibromyalgia pain,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be due to muscle strain in the left side of chest caused by strenuous work.You need to take rest, apply ice on the painful area, take analgesics oral or topical for pain relief,your pain will subside over few days,do not worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Last night I was using wire cutters and used my body weight to push on one side and my right arm against the other. I felt a sensation of pain from my left chest area around to the back side same area. I swear it felt like a pop. Today I can not pull open a door or sneeze without feeling pain. I want it gone ;) -12480,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -174103,What is the cause of fainting spells?,"Hi, thanks for asking from HCM.I can understand your concern. Such type of spine pain and bruises must not be ignored. This could be due to pathology of- Spinous process or bony disease - Infection (osteomyelitis), bony tumor like osteoma. - Paraspinal muscle disease - Myositis, Paraspinal abscess- Pressure sore due to prolonged lying on bed- Localised cellulitis or skin infectionAll these conditions are painful and can cause localised redness at the involved area. You must consult spine surgeon for evaluation of red or bruised region. He will examine you for - Localised tenderness- Swelling- Any deformity of spineHe might advise you few investigations like- NCCT of spine- MRI of spine- Coagulation profile if suspecting coagulopathy Final treatment can be given after confirmation. Generally, tutors require surgical resection. While absecess requires surgical drainage. The infection can be treated by intravenous antibiotics like ceftriaxone, amikacin. Till final diagnosis, you can follow few tips- Avoid lying supine. Lie on lateral side or prone.- You can take painkiller like tablet diclofenac after proper prescription.- You can apply painkiller gel like Diclofenac gel after proper prescription. Hope it will help you. If any doubt, do let me know.Thanks. Take care. ",I have had a bad back for a few years (6)now after squishing the jam out of the donut it has always been painful to poke. But now strangely out of nowhere some large what appear to be bruises have come up along my spine most of which line up with the painful points on my back. Should I be concerned? -183172,"Bump on back of head, what could this be ?",Are you a diabetic--if you do not know--please do a blood glucose test and revert--what about your blood counts? ,I have noticed that i have bumps on my scalp on the left side only that seem to be filled with fluid. its worrying me please tell me what it might be ? i also suffer from synus problem on the left side of my face and have head and eye aches too. i also suffered from infarcts in my brain last year and also had a infection in my left upper molars which went into my root canal and it was draining into my mouth. Plus I was told that my left side on my face the bone near the ear on my skull is pushing into the side of my ear. so as you can see there are lots of factors to consider -102325,"Suggest treatment for chest pain,headache and shortness of breath","Hello,Since you were a heavy smoker and recently left smoking, we should definitely rule out lung diseases for your persistent cough. High ESR with a persistent cough is commonly seen in lung infection like pneumonia, tuberculosis or bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is must for the diagnosis of lung infection. PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics and inhaled treatment based on the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ","hi, for a month or so now iv had severe cough and have been getting ear and throat infections over and over. Iv had a blood test which showed raised ESR levels which they want to repeat in two weeks. Over the last two weeks now iv felt like iv got a lump at the back of my mouth/top of my throat which is getting more and more painful eachday and i am finding that i can barley swollow, iv tried having soup and hot drinks but im lucky if i can swollow it. Im also getting sick alot. Im very concerned as im only 17 but have been smoking for six years, (have not smoked in three months though) and used to go through 40 a day." -201191,What should be the duration for the dosages of twinrix vaccination?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My 3 yr old son has a small red flat dot above his lip. It has no drainage or swelling, and has remained the same size (like a pinprick). It doesn t go away. I have tried OTC cortisone and neosporin. If I put vasoline, it looks better but doesn t completely go away. It is a perfect circle and flat. He recently went through a round of antibiotics for an infection and the dot remained. It doesn t hurt him but my pedi and I don t know what it is. He has no significant medical history. I am looking for a pedi-dermatologist in my area. My pedi doesn t believe it s anything to be concerned about. My son does have sensitive skin and a hx of eczema - last bout was 2 yrs ago. He tends to wipe his and rub his mouth a lot." -178413,What causes tingling sensation and goosebumps on thigh?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your brother's symptoms and MRI brain findings.First of all, I would like to reassure you that MRI findings do not suggest any serious abnormalities and there is no need to worry about that.Giant cistern magna is a normal finding in many people and does not require any treatment. Most likely that is not the cause of headache.The headache could be due to migraine or tension headache. These would respond to medications.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ",Hallo sir my brother is 10yrs old suffering csf intensity we'll defined lesion in middle posterior fossa posterior to cerebellum it measure about 39/38/19mm.key hole deformity noted at the interior part of cerebellum.thin septa are seen within.mild scalloping of brain surface noted.possibilty of gaint cisterns magna is more likely than arachnoid cyst. Now there is headache so pls kindly guide us -40374,What causes reoccuring of hard scab on the butt?,"I can understand your concern for reoccurring of hard scab on the buttock region.After analyzing your query I can make out that you have cyst or infected sebaceous gland of the buttock region. I suggest you to meet a surgeon and get the area completely drained.It is quite common in infected cysts to recur again and again if the area is not properly drained or excised. The infected granulation tissue prevents the early healing of the area.In my patients I go for culture and sensitivity of the pus and then I suggest my patients a course of oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin with clavulinic acid or related antibiotic. A pain killer tablet is of much help in case of pain and inflammation.You can meet a surgeon for best guidance.Take care, all the best. ",i have a little spot on my butt near the crack its like a scab i can pick it off and when i do its like a hard pice the top is like a scab and under is a white hard pice it bleeds then feels flat for a while and maybe a month goes by and then the scab like feeling comes back -53354,Suggest remedy for heart ailments,"Hello,There are two possibilities for chest pain, one is acidity and reflux disease, it's become more likely if you have upper abdominal pain, bloating, burping, nausea etc. Avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, and fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tab Pantoprazole 40 mg before breakfast once a day for 2 weeks. Secondly, it can be heart problem as well, it is more likely if you have associated sweating, left arm pain. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. So in nutshell, you should get an ECG, echo done, if normal then tmt test or stress thallium if you are not able to run on treadmill. We should rule out heart disease before considering it as noncardiac.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ","46 years old, 5' 11"" 210 lbs and on medication for high cholesterol. I am an active person and in pretty good pyhsical shape. I do have a very high stressful job (I own two businesses) and over the last few weeks have been feeling chest pain in the middle of my chest. It got worse last week while traveling in London. I got home yesterday and the pain has not gone away. on a scale of 1-10 the pain level is about a 3 or 4. More scary than painful." -252471,What causes severe pain in ribs during 14th week of pregnancy?,"HI, I understand your concern. HCG is a pregnancy hormone essential for fetal development.So HCG levels are indicators of pregnancy status. You had triplets. In some cases one or two of the triplets can get aborted & one may remain intact. * IN early pregnancy up to six weeks fetus has just a yolk sac .. and at 6.5 to 7 weeks fetal pole appears in the USG I feel you should follow both HCG testing & USG scanning for one more week .. to confirm the pregnancy status. So, cheer up. hope for the best. Take rest, nurishing diet & medications advised ..& wait for a while before comming to conclusion. Be in touch with your gynecologist & believe his conclusion & advise. If not this time, you may get in near future. Be positive. thanks. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i am 6 weeks pregnant and 1 week ago was told i was expecting triplets and just miscarried my hcg levels were 3500 and could see fetal sac but no yolk sac or fetus today they dropped to 3105 2 sacs are still there with no fetus. Are there any chances it is not a blightend ovum and could have 2 or 1 healthy fetus and rising hcg levels" -143554,"Constant lower back pain, pelvic numbness and weakness in both legs. Permanent cure ?","Hi and welcome to HCMIt seems some muscle strain to lower back while diving. As you rightly said, heating pads helps as the heat produces relaxation in the muscles.Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day. Yo can continue to take advil to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation. Do not try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal.I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care. ","I would like to know if i might have a mild case of the bends i went diving last Sunday, i was diving on third lung (brownie) the third lung brownie shut completely off while i was about 22 feet of water obviously i had to surface a little fast i tried my best to keep my bubbles above my head when i was about ten feet from the surface it became an extreme situation that i get to surface as my mask was filling with water so i went a little faster yesterday afternoon my lower back started bothering me an still bothers me today i put heating pad on lower back an it feels better plus i took two advil should i be concerned that i may have the bends an see a Dr?" -225668,Is masturbation necessary to treat epididymitis?,"Hi, Is it hysterectomy or vasectomy. Feel free to ask your doubt with more details. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN ",My partner had a hysterectomy 13 years ago before we met. We want to have a baby if he has the procedure reversed will the sperm be the same as it was then. He is 42. Are we likely to conceive or is it best to try a treatment where the sperm is removed by needle. I am fit and healthy and he is relatively fit and healthy. Thanks. -170750,Can Wysolone be used in GBM?,"Hello,In such cases physical therapy is the preferred treatment for stiffness. Muscles relaxing drugs such as Baclofen may also be used in conjunction with the physical therapy. Discuss with the Doctor for these issues.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ",Its a case of brain TB. tuberculomas were getting shorter in size with the medication but after reaching a certain level they are showing no change. Now the patient is on tagritol and folic acid. But the there is still tension in left hand and left side of the face. Doctors say that now medicines will not affect and they are just marks of the healed tuberculomas. But the patient is at great difficulty with the continuous stiffness in left hand and left side of the face. please suggest. -146816,What cause blood not to come on pricking?,"Hi welcom to HCMI have gone thru your query and can understand your concern .For your info Potassium is specifically important to your nerves and muscles. All your muscles need potassium, including your heart but if the level of potassium is elevated in your body , many symptoms show up leading to certain diseases .Elevated potassium levels is a matter of concern and immediate medical attention needs to be sought. However there are certain things one can try at home to naturally lower the potassium levels .Potassium is an important mineral which along with other minerals plays a crucial role in aiding muscular contractions and digestion. . Alteration in the normal levels of potassium can result in several complications. High potassium level in our body can be associated with detrimental impact on the health of an individual.If you get leg cramps, numbness frequently, especially nocturnal leg cramps it could be due to an electrolyte imbalance. Low potassium levels .It is necessary to maintain normal potassium levels in blood.In a healthy state, the body keeps an efficient balance of all the required electrolytes, potassium is one of them .Potassium is chiefly excreted from the kidney, but due to low kidney potential, potassium built up increases in the blood which may result in elevated levels in the blood.Increase the intake of calcium rich foods like Milk, dairy products, yogurt, and cheese. Include them regularly in your diet can help control the potassium levels in the blood.Eat a clove of garlic in the morning and one in the evening, with a glass of milk. It interferes with potassium absorption and ultimately helps to lower potassium level in blood.Drink sufficient water. Water helps in flushing out toxins and excess of potassium. However for individuals suffering from kidney disorders, it is crucial to consult your physician before increasing the uptake of water. Excessive consumption of water in individuals with kidney disorders can result in strain on the kidney which can complicate matters. As our body works as a unit , all factors are related to each other . And main cause for all problems is our weakened Immune system .To strengthen immunity & achieve over all health we need to take proper balanced diet and avoid intake of fried fast foods tea , coffee and colas. Stop drinking alcohol & smoking . This will benefit to lower potassium in the body.Limit foods which are rich source of potassium, they include; bananas, potatoes, peas, Lima, papaya, yams, avocado etc.Eat fruits and vegetables having low potassium such as; cucumbers, cauliflower, berries, lettuce, lemon, peaches, canned food, etc. These foods are low in potassium. Vitamin C & D also supports healthy blood circulation.Soy milk and tofu is also helpful, as it is low in potassium.Exercise regularly ,yoga ,pranayam -deep breathing , Kapalbhatti , Aganisar help proper blood circulation & it helps to lower the potassium level in a natural way. A brisk walk of thirty minutes daily or aerobics and other mild exercises improves overall health strengthening immune system and also lowers the raised potassium level.These natural ways are just complementary home remedies and they are not substitute for treatment recommended by the doctor .Keep a regular follow up with your doctor when you are taking blood pressure medications and diuretics.Hope this helps you solve your query .Take care all the best Don't hesitate to get back if have any further query . ","Blood test results - high potassium level. Symptoms I have experienced in the last month or 6 weeks are: leg cramps at night, one instance of heart irregular beat followed by sinking feeling then it corrected itself. one morning upon rising from bed my right leg had no feeling, it was as if I only had one leg. No pain associated with this incident." -89692,"13 year old having pain in the abdomen. CT scan showing mild hepatomegaly, fluid in the pelvis. What is the treatment?",Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for the query.if this is hepatal encephalopathy then this may indicate serious liver cirrhosis but his neurologic symptoms should be evaluated by CT head scan to rule out some neurologic incidents and brain diseases. All in all this is not good sign whatever the primary cause is.Wish you good health. Regards ,"Hi. My Brother has been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver . I just learned about this and in speaking to him on the phone, he has very slurred, thick-tongued speech and some expressive aphasia . This is apparently a fairly new onset of symptoms. Is this to be expected and might it suggest an advanced stage? Thanks" -187595,Are small growths known as fatty tumours dangerous?,Early cervical cancer usually presents only with abnormal per vaginal bleeding. If the tumor advances to involve bladder it may cause urinary symptoms or if it involves rectum then bowel symptoms like bleeding per rectum or pain may occur.If you suspect cervical cancer then you need atleast a pelvic examination including a per speculum examination to see vaginal canal and cervix. ,"Hi, I was told that I may have cervical cancer and its been two years now I am having all the symptoms and can't get anyone to check me out with no INS.can you please tell me the symptoms and other things that can be going onWhy do we have to pay for advise" -36961,Can precum cause pregnancy?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. Sometimes pre-ejaculate fluid can contain spermatozoa. So it is difficult to say the possibility of the pregnancy. If the act occurred around the time of her ovulation the chances of pregnancy will increase. So you wait till her expected date of periods. If she misses her periods better to go for pregnancy test once. Take care. ","Can precum/pee make her pregnant? I *** after she gave me a hand and i touched my penis top to check if really came so i touched some semen . After that i rubbed her virgina but she had underwear on and she was kinda wet. Did that made her pregnant? Two days before i touched my penis top to check if i ***, i was not, so i fingered her. Can that make her pregnant too?" -130691,Suggest medication for asthma,"Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. From your history, I would first think of allergic rhinitis. Patients with allergic rhinitis tend to have geographic variations in their symptoms as it is very much depended on environment and allergens/irritants in particular place.2. For symptom control, I usually suggest my such patients levocetirizine + montelukast.3. As you are improved at present, I would not suggest you further testing. 4. However, if your symptoms become repeated or become persistent, I would suggest you allergy testing for common air-borne allergens such as house dust mites, molds, pollens, insect proteins, animal dander, etc. This will help you to identify substances causing allergies to you as well as to know the measures to avoid them.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ","halo sir now iam staying in saudhi arabia actually iam from hyderabad before i came here ia have a problem that in cold times too much sneezing and i can,t sleep in night but here in saudhi i didi not face any problems here too much cool also iamok herea" -122765,"Suggest medication for diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain",Hi. The obvious reason of pain has been diagnosed already. I would suggest you go for hysterectomy as this would remove the cause and you get the final diagnosis. ,"I ve had severe abdominal pain. My uterine cavity is distended by a 3.5x1.9x1.9 cm heterogeneous lay hypoechoic a vascular lesion, corresponding to the hypoattenuating lesion seen on my ct scan. I am a 42 yr old female. I was on depravera from 1998 to 2012 due to endometriosis and got off of depo in February of 2012 when I had my tubes tied and an ablation. I have not had a period since 1998. What is wrong with me.... The pain lasts ten days now and is horrible... Thx." -144771,"Lower back pain, left arm numbness. Taking pan-d, mayopaz. Treatment?","Magnetic therapy-;--- youmay put a strong south pole magnet on left back ,paining place and med.north pole in between heap and knee,again strong south pole in between knee and toe forabout half an hour twice in a day for five days and report. ","I ve had this pain in my back on the left side near the bottom of my rib cage. I started out, I thought , as a pulled muscle from work lifting heavy boxes while I was straddling some bins on 2 x 4 s up about 8 ft high while some one lifted them up to me. This was 5-6 days ago. after 3 days it seemed to get better however my friend rubbed it for me 2 nights ago very aggressively ( hurt like hell but I thought it would help ) and the next day it seemed a little better. However, today there is a defined lump that hurts alot when pressed but the lump is a bit farther away from the original pain site which was closer to the spine ( paraspinal muscles ). The lump is approx. 1 1/2 in diameter and raised just a little bit. Help, what might it be? Brenda" -209202,Can there be fever because of fall ?,"Hi Dear welcome to the HCM, High grade fever with nausea to be tackled initially as a viral fever. Needs to be go for the tap water sponging vigrously when is required.. Paracetamol @ 15 mg/kd 4 to 6 hourly is suffienct to reduce the fever. Contnue to givwe her plenty of liquids. Post rainy season is season of insect borne disese like dengue. Should be taken care of accordingly. Hope the query is answered. thanks ","my daughter is 6 she will b 7 in a week.. She has been running a fever for the last 2 days.. she is drinking and trying to eat but isnt doing good with it.. she hasnt been throwing up but has nausea and she hasnt had diarrhea.. her temp has been 100 to 103, i have given her sprite and Tylenol but it goes down then right back up.. she has a dr appointment tomorrow at 11 should i wait and take her then or take her to er?" -56096,What is the life expectancy of someone with 20% heart function?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your all symptoms are classical of angina or heart failure. Jaw pain, sweating, palpitations etc are symptoms of heart attack (angina). Since you recently had bypass surgery, possibility of blockage in new coronary arteries is more. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo 4. Stress test (trade mill test) 5. Coronary angiography (if required). So don't wait at home, your symptoms are suggestive of heart attack and this needs immediate action. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","What are the symptoms of a heart attack? I had a triple bypass done on February 21st of this year. Today, I have lots of sweating, my jaw was in severe pain for 2 or 3 minutes, and when I sat in a chair at an office this afternoon, my heart was beating so hard it was moving the back of the chair." -243057,Teenager suffering from depression and bipolar disorder. Suicide attempts. Need help,"Hi,Thanks for using healthcare magic.I have gone through your history.It seems that you have adjustment disorder as you have difficulty in doing adjustment with current situation.You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management. Doctor may give 2 options as treatment depending upon your evaluation.1- Counseling2- anti depressant Drugs.You may go for stress management and self relaxation therapy like yoga, meditation and breathing exercise for better control over stress.Thanks. ","Hi, my name is manpreet kaur and I'm 28 years old,as this is my right age of marriage so i want to consult with u that my parents chooses one boy for me to get married his age is 45 and he's divorced and have 2 children, daughter is 19 years old and son 13 years and they are born and bought up in u.s.a, my problem is that my parents like him but i don't and my family striclky want me to get married with that guy.any how i got ready for marriage but one side its is acceptable but one side its not easy to accept this for me ,now I'm going through mental stress,i think lot of things so many thoughts comes in my mind negative and positive both but i don't understand what to do? i really think i should go to psychiatrist and consult what to do. thanks and regards manpreet kaur" -8421,Can naked body to body massage spread HIV?,"Hi. HIV is only transmitted through direct unprotected sex that either involves contact with infected genital surfaces or through the exchange of infectious genital secretions like semen or vaginal fluids. Skin to skin contact as in body massage is absolutely safe. Mere contact of the outside of vagina with your penis without any penetration and running your fingers over vagina is not a risk for transmission of HIV. Moreover, the symptoms that you have are non-specific and could be seen in a common viral infection. I suggest you take symptomatic treatment like an OTC (over-the-counter) painkiller like Flexon (Nickel Titanium) tablet or Combiflam (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) tablet, for symptomatic relief, if you feel any muscle pain. ","Hello doctor, I recently had some business trip during which I had some naked body to body massage wherein massager vagina came in touch with my penis. And also I ran my fingers on the vagina. I did not have any kind of penetrative sex, frottage or deep fingering or oral. After that episode, on the eighth day, I had a fever, body pains, and chills for two days. After two days of fever, I had some rise in temperature in the afternoon and used to get normal in the evening which lasted for two weeks but had some body pain and weakness. After two weeks, I had some sweats in the night with no fever for a week. Now I do not have any other symptoms but for the last few days, I started having some pain in thigh muscles. When I stretch my legs, I do not feel any pain but when I bend or sit in the chair, I start feeling some kind of soreness and sharp pain in thigh muscles and suddenly in around groin area and inner thigh. When I press the area where I have pain, it becomes normal. I work out a lot and stopped for the last five weeks due to the illnesses. I am a little worried. I have been reading a lot of ARS symptoms on the internet and it is making me restless and I am suffering with a lot of anxiety. Now I am in the week six after the episode." -106959,What causes burning in lungs when i walk?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Hemangioma is benign tumour of blood vessels. It can be seen in all organs like lungs, liver, kidney, spleen etc but commonly seen in face and mouth. In lungs, these Hemangioma can cause arteriovenous shunting of blood. This means, Hemangioma causes mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. So body will sense low oxygen and so increase respiratory rate to compensate. So Hemangioma in lungs can cause breathlessness. So better to get done CT pulmonary angiography and if Hemangiomas are there then you will need surgical removal of these Hemangiomas. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Born with Hemangioma Vascular Malformation to the Left of my face (Internal & External) Cheek, bottom lip, tongue, to the back of throat. Can this cause shortness of breath? I am now 44, but had been treated in my late 30's from my Plastic & Radiologists Surgens. (NZ Maori Female - Gabe)" -205691,Should i be worried about ingestion of baby rub?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed). ",my 4 year old has been getting real red faced with white blotches and sweating for the past week or 2. even when she isn't doing anything. she was taking cefinir antibiotic and she takes zyrtec. none of these has that for side effects that i have read. what could cause her to be doing this -162020,Do i need to get the steel screws removed now?,In my opinion you have pleurisity if you have green sputum then you need antibiotics unfortunately you will. need a chest x ray to confirm there is no pneumonia pr pleural effusionGood Luck ,"hi.i have been sick for over a month now. at this point still coughing and dealing with pulled/strained/something muscles. someone (who is not a Dr.) suggested that i might have strained an intercostal muscle.....besides going to see a medical professional, which i cannot afford, what can i do...?thank you for your time." -17601,Can you look at my MRI and explain the reason for burning pain in feet?,"Hi. I am sorry that you have had this pain for the past four years. From what you have written, I find that you have problem with feet for four years, burning pain on the bottom of feet and you cannot stand for more than 15 minutes. Your MRI report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) findings are as follows: Based on these, the pain in your feet can be due to two possibilities. Peripheral neuropathy, probably due to diabetes or due to Sodium oxybate (Xyrem) or compression of nerves in the spinal column. The diagnosis can be fixed by clinical examination of motor, power and sensory system and reflexes followed by nerve conduction study. This will tell whether the problem is in the nerves of your legs and feet or whether the problem is in the spinal cord. You may also need to do a glucose tolerance test to rule out diabetes. Even though, Oxybate can cause peripheral neuropathy, diabetes is a more common cause. I would suggest that you at least evaluate your blood glucose levels, so that we can start treatment for the pain. 1. Peripheral neuropathy, probably due to diabetes or due to Sodium oxybate (Xyrem). 2. Compression of nerves in the spinal column. 1. Clinical Examination of motor, power and sensory system and reflexes. 2. Nerve conduction study. 3. Glucose tolerance test. Revert back with the investigation tests to a neuro surgeon online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neuro-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I have had a problem with my feet now for four years. About four years ago, I had some burning pain in feet. I cannot stand for more than 15 minutes or the pain gets very bad. Four years ago, I also had really bad pain in my legs after standing all day. That has diminished and now I still have the pain in the bottom of my feet. I have seen a million doctors for this and no one has an answer for me. I have narcolepsy. My neurologist asked me to get an MRI of brain and lower back and said everything looks fine. Actually, she is a sleep specialist. So, I need a second opinion for my MRI report. My regular medication includes Xyrem, Zoloft and Nexium. I also think I have an issue with my upper spine as I am having pain in my neck. I think the pain is due to pinched nerve since moving my head in one direction hurt pretty bad and a few days later the pain would go away. This happened a lot in the past and I just ignored it as it goes away in a few days. Can you look at my MRI? Thank you." -194147,What causes a rash behind the ears in a child?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.At this age causes of red bumps at underarms is due to retention of sweat, or some kind of allergy.I suggest you avoid tight clothes and bath him twice a day. You can apply lacto calamine lotion on the bumps to sooth them. You can also apply aloe vera gel for cooling effect. If the symptoms don't go then consult a skin specialist. Consult your doctor once before taking medicine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Preeti B ",I have a 15 month old that has had red bumps under his left armpit for a while now. He acts like it itches and bothers him. Is it heat rash or something to be worried about? I have asked his doctor but he didn t really give me an answer. Thank you very much. -213678,What causes head and ear area pain after a wisdom tooth extraction?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The tingling sensation in the lower front teeth can be because of the attrition secondary to bruxism or maloclusion like deep bite. The other possible cause can be because of the cervical abrasion due to abnormal forces while brushing or it can be secondary to gingival recession because of gum infection.Nothing to be panic, Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. If it is a attrition secondary to malocclusion, it has to be treated with braces. If it is secondary to the cervical abrasion then it can be restored with glass ionomer cement. If it is a gum infection, then the teeth has to be cleaned.Mean while till you consult your dentist you can use desensitising tooth paste like strontium chloride(sensoform or senolin), apply on the teeth and leave it for two minutes and brush it with normal brush. Instead of normal tooth paste you can use this.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","My top part of my lower two teeth are tingling. When I eating, I don't feel anything, but opening my mouth and taking in air and while brushing hurts. I am very young (20 years old). Can my enamel be the problem at this age? What can i do? It only started for the part few days." -36381,"Weight gain. Planning pregnancy. Ovaa shield, folvite, cloferet prescribed. Any suggestions?","Hi,Thanks for the query.Clofert tablets contain clomiphene citrate that helps in induction of ovulation.After taking the tablets you have to go for follicular study.And according to that around the time of ovulation you have to plan unprotected intercourse, that will increase the possibility of pregnancy.You can continue the folic acid tablets as that will help in neurological development of the baby.For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429Take care. ","hello Dr, me and my hubby, we have been trying for a child for almost a year now but still couldn't so i went to the Dr than she prescribed me OVAA SHIELD and folvite for a month but negative so again i consulted her than she gave me CLOFERT 50mg for five days. will these medicine help me to concieve? every month it is negative and i'm gaining lots of weight. please help me Doctor" -14488,How can I mange acute pain in cervicothoracic spine region?,"Hello. I read your concern. I would like to know the exercises McKenzie correction you had done for reduction. You need a proper manual therapy assessment and mechanical restoration with mobilization. I would like to advise you to get your D1 properly mobilized with a physiotherapist. The mobilization of the facer joint will also help you a lot. In your case, McKenzie should work better as I do not know what have you done. And what kind of mechanical restoration was done and manipulation performed? Kindly give me details so that we can suggest your correction. Manipulative correction of deranged spinal alignment will help you to recover faster. Keep icing your upper back and lower part of the neck. Avoid prolong bending forward movement. Try massaging over upper neck and scapula gently to reduce spasm. And thereby reducing the pain. Try lying down in that position that gives you maximum comfort. Kindly revert back so that I can help you to choose better techniques and speedy recovery. Postural. Rest ice mobilization of soft tissue and manipulative correction of deranged segments. Segmental stability exercises. Avoid provocative postures. ","Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe pain in my cervicothoracic spine and upper right back and scapula and right shoulder and right arm accompanied by numbness in the right forearm since last 40 days. The pain is acute during bending, sitting and walking but I get some relief while lying down on bed on my back. I got my MRI done in which it has been revealed that there is a diffuse annular bulge with posterior right lateral disc extrusion at D1-D2 level which is causing severe compression over right lateral recess with entrapment of the exiting nerve root. I have tried McKenzie neck exercises but my right upper back and cervicothoracic pain has only increased. Please advise how can I get relief ftom acute pain. Please suggest me treatment to get relief from acute pain in cervicothoracic spine region, upper right side back, scapula area and right shoulder and arm. I tried McKenzie neck exercises but my pain has only increased." -109651,Suggest treatment for a flushed tingling feeling in the chest,Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Stitch like pain in left side of chest is commonly seen in heart diseases and pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). So get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. Most common cause for pleurisy is lung infection. So get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection. If all these are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases and pleurisy. Then possibility of gastric band related pain is more. So consult gastroenterologist and get done upper GI scopy to rule out this. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.Wish you good health. Thanks. ,I have had a gastric band for about 4 years and and for the last few weeks I have been having a stitch like pain in my upper left side around my rib cage which comes and goes. I am not sure if it is related to the band or not but can become quite uncomfortable. -5749,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -13378,How can I manage blackening around the mouth?,"Hi. Keep applying that cream plus start taking tablet Folic acid twice a day for 10 days, then make it once a day for next two weeks. Cranking around lip corners occur due to deficiency of Multivitamins, Folic acid and winter season can also be a reason. As far as home remedy is concerned, put olive oil on finger and put it around your lips so that soreness is reduced. Do it before sleeping for a week. And above all start drinking water, like 1 litre per day mandatory. ","Hello doctor, I have blackening around my mouth since two months and it is not fading. I went to Dermatologist, she prescribed me a deepwhite cream. But it is not working. What should I do? Please help me." -205107,What causes bizarre fit of excessive crying at night?,"HI having high grade fever with headache most commonly occurs due to viral infection. Give him paracetamol syrup 15 mg/kg and soft diet with adequate fluids.Observe him and showing any symptoms like continuing high fever, neck pain , headache and vomiting, show to a child specialist immediately. ",My 6 year old son has had a fever of around 102.7 for the last two days. He hasn't complained of a stomach ache...just a headache and just now said it hurts a little when he swallows. Not sure if I should try to contact the physician on call from our ped. office. -76654,What causes swollen lymph nodes in the neck and behind the ears post kidney transplantation?,"Hi, Kidney or Renal cysts are round fluid-filled pouches that form in kidneys which sometimes may be associated with serious disorders that may prejudice the normal functioning of the kidneys. But given that your USG report mentions it to be a simple cortical cyst, you don't have to dread as they seldom cause complications and they, by and large, don't entail treatment. You are at peril of acquiring them as you get older and I would want you to be wary of symptoms like fever or severe pain on your lower back or sides as the cyst might get infected because of urine draining into it. You might want to take instant medical assistance in such circumstances. If it is bothering you now, you can discuss it with a Urologist and get it removed surgically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ",I may need to have a large kidney cyst removed. I have a terrible history of UTIs and my three doctors have stated I should never again have a transurethral foley catheter as I am now allergic to all antibiotics except one used for treatment of infections. Is it possible to use a suprapubic catheter for my surgery/early recuperation? -50381,What are the symptoms of a potential heart attack?,welcome to hcm ..regular heart beat means that all heart beats are coming at fixed intervals ...regular beat means person has suppose heart beat of 80 or 70 or 75 fixed per minute but in irregular type one beat may be 90 ...next 85 or third 94 ..or heart beat changes beat to beat .. ,"My son has been DNA tested and has Marfan's They believe he got the gene from me but will not DNA test me because of my age,(65), I have had most of the problems he is now going through with the exceptio of a dilated aorta, but I have been recently told I have an irregular heart beat and would like to know what this means and how it will affect me" -50192,What can cause heart palpitations?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I passed carefully through your question and would explain that we can not determine what her lifespan is, only based on what your refer. There are some stages of heart failure. Besides, this is a clinical syndrome. I would like to directly review her cardiac ultrasound for a more professional opinion. I would also like to know if she has leg swelling or shortness of breath. An optimization of her current therapy may be needed. Hope to have been helpful!Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri ",My mother-in-law is 58 years old and she has diabetes and in 2008 she was diagnosed with heart disease. She just found out she has heart valve leakage and her heart is enlarged. Her doctor said she is not a candidate for surgery. What is her lifespan? -57087,"What causes chest tightness, dizziness and nausea?",yes.it's bad for ur health if u smoke weed as u have mitral valve prolapse.You should Go for prosthetic valve plasty and then u can smoke within limits. ,"Is it dangerous to smoke weed with Mitral Valve Prolapse? I am asking it because last time I smoked I felt like I am going to have a panic attack. My heart beat very fast, I thought It will explode, had a chest pain on my left side and the chest pain remained for 5 days constantly." -256384,Is it okay to start birth control pill one week later than usual?,"HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.THe I pill is known for altering the normal pattern of your menstrual cycle.It can prepone or postpone your expected cycles by upto a week.But this affect generally does not persist beyond a month.What you are experiencing this month is probably not related to the I pill.Make sure that pregnancy is conclusively ruled out.ALso, stress, anxiety, emotional turbulence, weight gain, hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian disease, change in sleep or diet habits - all these can cause a skipped period, apart from pregnancy.If you do not menstruate within a week more, and pregnancy is ruled out, then you would require a gynecological evaluation to know the cause.Take care. ","Hi, my cycle is a normal 28-29 days cycle. Which probably was 3-4 days after ovulation. Ive had protected sex on 23rd Oct and took an ipill within 50 hours just to be safe. I got my periods on 1st Nov which was exactly 28 days from my previous cycle. But my second month has been delayed now, counting from 1st Nov I should have got my periods on 28-29th Nov. But still haven't gotten it. Is it the ipill or could I be pregnant?" -47077,Recurring rash on skin. Had early onset post sitting in hot room. Cause?,"Hi, the condition you are suffering from is tinea cruris. It is a common type of fungal infection. A course of oral antifungals like fluconazole or terbinafine will clear the rash. Topical antifungals like terbinafine are effective as well.It is available as lamisyl cream. Antifungal powder can also be useful. Hope this helps. Regards. DrSUDARSHAN ","Hi there, I m a black male with a dark flaky rash between my thighs where they make contact with my scrotum . The same rash is also on my buttocks on the inside of the cheeks where they touch. The rash is very itchy especially at night. I have tried over the counter topical creams ( clotrimazole 1%) but got no relief or result. I practice good hygiene but can t seem to get rid of this rash. Do you have any suggestions on other creams or solution I can obtain at the pharmacy that might be helpful?" -191539,What causes red rash all over the body in a child?,"Hello, This sounds like a reaction to pollen and changing weather. But in general, we don't consider babies to have true seasonal allergies until they are a bit older. You have to live through a few seasons of pollen before you can have a true immune allergy response. But, pollen is an irritating molecule and babies little noses and little eyes can get irritated and make mucous just upon exposure to varying levels of pollen (or dust, or animal dander, smoke). If there is no fever or cough then she probably doesn't have a cold. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician ","My 8 month old has had a runny nose (clear mucous) and watery eyes (no redness) for the last three days. She doesn t appear to be fussy or uncomfortable. I do hear the congestion in her nose when she is breathing. Does this sound like a cold, or an allergy?" -179304,"What is the treatment for memory problems, difficulty multitasking and pain in body?","Hi friend,Thanks for your query.You have not specified the reason for which surgery was done. I presume that it was done to dissect the aneurysm, or evacuation of blood following brain hemorrhage. In either case, death occurred probably due to either, rupture of aneurysm or the stitches, leading to a re-bleed inside the brain; or, residual blood clot which blocked the cerebrospinal drainage system. These are the commonest complications of an aneurysm surgery.These conditions develop rapidly and tend to immediate death.If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take careDr. Rakesh Karanwal ",I HAD A FRIEND WHO SUFFERED AN ANEURYSM tWO WEEKS AGO. HE APPARENTLY RECOVERED THE NEXT DAY AFTER SURGERY BUT WE LOST HIM THIS MORNING WHILE HE WAS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL. HE S BRAIN PRESSURE WENT UP TO 78 AND WAS DECLARE BRAIN DEAD. WHAT COULD GO WRONG? hE SEEMS TO BE FINE AFTER THE SURGERY. -36902,"Severe period pain, had surgery for pulmonary Endometriosis, laparscopy treatment for Fibroid cyst. Can get pregnant now ?","Hello Thanks for posting your query. When the doctor performed the laparoscopy, I would think that they would have done a test at the same time to see if the fallopian tubes were all right or not. If the doctor said that the tubes were patent( that is, not blocked), there is good chance of your getting pregnant. If your periods are regular and you have monthly cycles, it would mean that you are ovulating, and that would mean a good chance of pregnancy as well. However, if you don't get pregnant in the next one year, do go back and see a gynecologist with interest in fertility. The doctor would order a few other tests and advice you if you would need help in getting pregnant like IVF. Best wishes. ","Hi ! Am 29 had endo yrs Severe period pain every month I never much of a life whilest on my period cant work eat or do anything to help myself ,nothing worked , found out I had pulmonary Endometriosis had surgery on my lungs few months ago then 2 weeks ago I had a laparscopy treatment for my end and Fibroid cyst , been married for 5 yrs we really want to start a family now can I get pregnant?" -80459,"Had chf, diabetic, kidney disease and itching in legs, arms and back. Has fluid retention and constantly on diurectics","HIThank for asking to HCMThis is the anatomical structure of kidneys here the urine collected drops by drops, in your case this becames prominence, means obvious, this is only happens in obstruction ahead, but nothing such obstruction detected, so nothing to worry about this, have nice day. ","My report says mild prominence of left pelvicalyceal system. Left kidney (size measures 11.0cm in length and 1.2 cm in parenchymal thickness) normal in position, size, shape and echo pattern. Corticomedullary differentiation is maintained. No definite renal calculi. Prominence of pelvicalyceal is noted. Ureters is obscured by bowel gas" -146435,What should be the normal value for TSH levels?,"Dear Friend, greeting s from HCM. increase in serum creatinine gradually indicates deterioration in the functions of kidneys. You need to get evaluated properly. Diabetic are prone to Nephropathy especially if sugar levels are not in proper control. We need to get your microalbuminuria, HbA1c, fasting and post prondial sugar, lipid profile, thyroid hormone levels, creatinine clearance for knowing your kidney status and GFR. Usually in diabetic patients are put on ACE inhibitor s or ARBs to prevent Nephropathy especially now that your creatinine levels are increasing you must start. Meet your doctor with the report s and keep your sugar levels in control. Proper lifestyle changes are also needed.Thank you ","im a type 2 diabetic since last 14 years i always try to keep my fasting below 100 and my PP below 150 & HbA1C below 6.5 but in december '09 my cerum cretinine was 1' in feb'10 1.1 , in june it was 1.2 n now it is 1.3 so it is increasing at the rate of 0.1 for every quarterso kindly giv suggestions to control it so that it culd be controlld within the limits" -161638,Is it good idea to start working with swelling and discomfort persistent after spraining ankle?,"Hi,The pain can be due to infection, muscle weakness, or surgery gone wrong. You can take hot packs to soothe pain and don't force your body to bear weight on the limb as this will deteriorate the condition further It would be good if you consult an orthopedic for a thorough examination. For the time being you can take over the counter medicines like Ibuprofen.Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Jenis Bhalavat ",Had a tibea plateau surgery about five years ago. A few days ago I got a severe pain at the middle of the shin that permeates down to the ankle making it hard to walk. It has been coming and going gor about a week now and the pain is so bad I can't sleep. -192230,"Suggest medication for cold, cough & dark stools","Hello, At this age group there are no safe antihistamine medications that can be used. But I will let you know the danger symptoms are red flag signs when you should know that she will require medical attention. 1. Fast breathing with respiratory rate more than 60 per minute. 2. High-grade fever more than 101 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. Feeding difficulty. 4. Grunting. 5. Bluishness of the lips or the fingertips or nail beds. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my baby is almost 4 months, he is not sleeping without being nursed to sleep but even then wakes once i lay him down, and is really hoarse, dry cough every now and then but no fever?" -161159,What is the difference between a cracked rib and a broken rib?,Hi..The pain what your wife suffers us due to lack of stability in glute muscle resulting in loading more on hamstring muscle...Sometimes irritation in the back..facet joint or neural irritation can give rise to similar symptoms...If I were your treating doctor then I would like to be sure with certain things....Nature of painwhether the pain is getting increased slowly of all of a sudden it started...24 hr pattern of the painFactors that increases the painFactors that reduce her painwas there any investigation done before...I would like to suggest you toDo lot of icing on your back as well as over the painfully area frequently...Gently knead her painful area at the end of the day...follow that up with icing...Take frequent breaks from standing...Do regular physical exercises like walking .swimming etc..core stability exercises like...lying on your back air cycling..golding table top position... and lying on stomach and do back extension..glute stability exercises like Bridging...clamshell..single leg raise while lying sideways...leg kick backs..etc 15 times each..3 sets...stretching low back.. hamstrings...gluteus and calf regularly...Hope this is helpful for you...Kindly revert back incase you need further clarification....wishing you a speedy recovery... ,"Hello, my wife suffers at the end of each day, some worse than other, directly tied to how many hours she has been on her feet and legs. The worst pain is just about 6 to 8 inches above the right knee on the backside of the leg, seems to be a muscle next to the femur a little towards the outside of the leg. Also pain in upper right butt cheek. When I message it (deep muscle) the pain subsides considerably. She usually puts a warm rice bag on it at bed time." -102083,What causes breathing difficulty and pressure in the chest?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Since you are dealing with a lot of stress, possibility of anxiety related chest pain is more likely. But better to first rule out heart diseases for your chest pain. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG and 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You will mostly improve with anxiolytic drugs and counselling sessions. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi um. I live in Jamaica but im giving this a try. Ive been haviing a lot of pain in my chest. It could be anxiety but Im not sure. I feel the pain in my heart too. It isnt mind numbingly painful but it hurts all the same and I end up massaging my chest and I feel trappedd, almost like I cant breathe or survive. Ive been under a lot of stress lately from work and I want to resign because I cant handle it anymore and my body feels like i cant go on anymore." -7562,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -211889,How can a dental abscess be treated?,"Hello and welcome to HCM, I have been through your query. I need to know what is the Age of the your Son and Is there infection of any kind associated with it or Pain associated with it. You can send Pictures of it and History via my e-mail yyyyyyyyyyyy0000@yyyyyyl.com ","Hi. I need help. I have only just noticed a hole behind my sons fronth tooth, on his upper gum. I cant really explain how it looks but i do have a pic i can send to you. I dont know how long it has been there, i only noticed today when he was laughing and tilted his head back. Is there any way i could send the photo to you. Im worried as i cant get through to my dentist till monday" -230788,What causes pain in the penis of a 12 year old boy?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, you have not mentioned your age here, such condition of gynecomastia is most of the time is self limiting if you are in early teen age, and this is nothing to worry, just be patient, and do not try anything without the advise of Doctor, hope this information helps, take care and have nice day. ","I am 6 2 tall at a weight of 265 pounds. I would say 60-70% muscle. I have had gynecomastia for a few years. I have never taken steroids. I do take several medications for HBP. I Want to get rid of this condition. I have purchased a liquid Aromisin. will that help Me? if not, what will to change My condition along with losing weight." -130226,Suggest treatment for itchy eyes and scratchy throat,"Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is not a specific side effect of pistachios but persons may react differently to foods, medications and other chemicals.This particular symptoms is how your body is reacting to this nut. It may indicate that you may be developing an allergic reaction to it.In some persons, the allergic response to an agent builds up.Allergy testing is available that may be able to clarify this for you.I hope this helps ","When I eat pistacios my nose gets red. This is without drinking alcohol, caffeine, or eating chocolate, which also do the same thing. Is this a known side effect of pistacios? I am 76, 5'9"", and on Lisinopril and HCTZ to keep BP 130/80 or less, and omeprazole for GERD, and crestor as a statin." -66162,Is high temperature due to fungal infection?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.If you are on antibiotics and not taking any drugs to control the acidity.It can cause pain, burning and hungerness.I advice you should take the pantoprazole and domperidone tablet under your doctors guidance. Please take it half an hour before the meal to achieve its optimum acidity effect.You should eat small frequent meal and not a single heavy meal.You can also control the hunger and acidity with single glass cold milk. Please make a habit of walking for 5 mins after eating it also abolishes the acidity.Please maintain good hygiene by frequent cleanliness and dressing. You can do dressing with dettol and betadine. Polysporin ointment can be applied thereafter with bandage. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","Hi, I am priyanka, age: 22 years, wieght : 40 KG.. I got infected to my right leg toe since 15 days.. Doctor have suggested me Moxikind-CV 375 for days.. feeling very sleepy, hungry, tiered and a type of pain in stomach.. suggest me something what should I do." -186004,What is the life expectancy in a throat cancer patient without any treatment?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Prostate cancer can spread to hip bones and lower back in many patients. Since they are evaluating disease spread, it is best to get the MRI done and then start with treatment within about 15 days. As stage 4 prostate is inoperable, it is best to give radiation and hormone replacement and guide treatment progress regularly. As he is diabetes, he should not get any infection during or after radiation treatment and care should be taken. The radiation treatment is usually given in fractions. It can be 15 days or 20 days with or without breaks. The cancer will be exposed to a medical dose of radiation each session over days. Most people do well after radiation treatment though his general health must be closely watched during and after radiation treatment. Please do not worry. ","Hi Doctors! my brother 52 years old had been diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 weeks ago and had all tests done and MRI bone scan and was told it is inoperable and will have to have hormone replacement and radiation treatment and today was told he had two black sports on the hip bone and more MRI on Friday and the results next Thursday. He had been told he has type 2 diabetes and he is on blood pressure tablets for a very long time and also has high cholesterol and on tablets for that. His weight is around the 85 mark and is about 5.7 in height. Born in South Africa, Chinese mum and German dad and been living in Australia for 37 years. I would like to know what the outcome would be when the MRI is positive that the cancer had spread to the bone....how soon would they start the treatment and how severe will it be... He had previously done all test on his prostate and nothing showed up and suddenly when diabetes was detected he was sent for prostate cancer test. Please Advise... thanks Selinah." -82168,Suffering from mild hydronephrosis where JJ stent placed. Done all the test. Any advice?,"Hi Welcome to HCM. Bad smelling pee is usually due to bladder cause. If no cause is found then you need long term antibiotics for 3 to 6 months. First , pls ensure if the stent that was placed in the kidney has been removed. Wishing you good health. Regards DR GS ","I had a kidney operationan a few years back becuase the pipe that leads from the kidney to the bladder was blocked. They had to cut out the blockage and extend the tube. My Kidney was only functioning at 35% at the time. Since the operation i have had recurring bladder infections but my urologist cant seem to find out why, and my pee smells really bad. IIs bad smelling pee a sign of further kidney probems." -66350,What causes swelling of arm with burning sensation?,"Hello,The best way going forward is to send the pus from wound for culture and start taking a broad spectrum antibiotic like AUGMENTIN 625 mg three times a day.Your doctor may review the type of antibiotic to be used once the culture report is available.Either AUGMENTIN is continued or a different antibiotic according to culture report is started in case Thete is resistance towards AUGMENTIN.Clean your wound daily with alcohol and put do sterile dressing with betadine ointment.You should be all right in next 7-10 days.Thanks ","cut got infected i got cut by dead briars on my leg aout 3 weeks ago. the cuts were healing very well, i bought a used total gym and used it when i gt it home without cleaning it, i know stupid of me. the next week all the cuts go infected and puss like. ive been keeping it cleaned with alcohol and wrapped and clean...im concered its staph." -5229,I am having rashes all over the body. Is it due to psoriasis?,"Hi. From the description of lesions and pictures attached (attachment removed to proetct patient identity), there could be a few possibilities like eruptive psoriasis, lichen planus, pityriasis rosea, pityriasis lichenoides, etc. As you already have history of psoriasis, eruptive or guttate psoriasis is most likely. It usually presents as numerous rain drop like red lesions covered with mild scales. It is often preceded by sore throat, fever, bacterial infection, any new medicine use, stress, etc. From your side, you should use a good emollient and a mild steroid cream. Also, a consultation with doctor is required for proper clinical examination and prescription. Avoid tea tree oil and vinegar as it may irritate and harm skin. ","Hello doctor, About 12 days ago I started getting a raised red rash on my stomach and upper leg/thigh area. Maybe about 15-20 spots on my stomach and same about on my legs each. At first I though it was some from of psoriasis as I have small psoriasis patch on my shins, elbows, and foot. After a couple more days I was getting red spots on my arms. 12 days later I have this red rash all over my body, stomach, breasts, chest, legs upper and lower, pubic area, back, arms, feet, hands, face and scalp. The rash is not blistery or puss filled, they are about the size of a pencil eraser or smaller. There seems to be dry skin on top of the spot, but not scaly dry skin like psoriasis. There has been no change in my diet, bathing habits, cleaners, or degenerates. My husband is not having any similar symptoms, no spots on him at all, so bed bugs and scabies are out. We have a cat, so I have checked him for fleas or ticks and he is clean. Over the last 2 weeks I have been taking epson and oatmeal baths, to try and elevate itch and redness, they rash seems to get swollen after a bath. Nothing seems to be helping this rash go away, I have been drinking only water for the last five days, cut sugar out of my diet as much as I can. I have also been taking Benadryl for the last 5 days as well. I have tried eczema creams, tea tree oil, white vinegar, anything to clear up and treat my rash and nothing is working. I would just like to know what this rash is so I can take the necessary precautions to get rid of it." -123539,Is it possible to have extra rib that causes slight pain?,"HIThak for asking to HCMHeating pad is used for superficial muscular problem say any inflammation not deep seated, one more thing I would like to say here that you can not use heating pad in liver pathology it wont help here neither this Technic helps in other way it is just exerting best placebo support and patient feel very good with worm sensation have nice day. ",My daughter has a mildly enlarged spleen due to epstein bar virus. Her IGG was 8.0. She is feeling really bad. Really hurts under her left rib cage. Is it okay to put a heating pad on an enlarged spleen? Her ct scan performed 2 days ago showed mild splenomegaly. She is taking Ibuprofen and Tramadol for the pain. SHe is taking a multivitamin and B-100. He gave her Celebrex but she cant take Advil with that and the Advil seems to work better than Celebrex. Any other suggestions? -14547,"My sister feels irritated, lonely, and emotionally unstable. What may be the reason?","Hi. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description, it is almost clear that she is suffering from depression. Depression is a common psychiatric disorder which occurs in 10 to 20 % of women and about 8 to 10% of men in their lifetime. Having said this, it is caused by multiple factors and treatment varies according to the cause. The most common is classical or unipolar depression. The second most common is bipolar disorder, which is characterized by both depression and manic episodes. The third possibility for her state is medical conditions induced depression, and it is also possible that she might have had a psychiatric disorder in the past and depression developed as a part of it. Whatever might be the cause, before we start treatment, we need to identify it. We also need to consider family history and support available for her. The third most important thing for treatment is to consider the severity of episodes. To get all these details, you need to give confidence to your cousin sister and consult a psychiatrist. ","Hello doctor, My cousin sister (age 25 years) is pursuing her studies and resides in a metro city. She lives alone. Often she feels irritated, lonely, and emotionally unstable. She also thinks that there is nothing to look forward to in her life, and she has no future. She is unable to concentrate on her studies. Sometimes she is in a good mood; however, that does not last long. What may be the reason? Please explain and suggest some remedial action." -204610,Reason for child to have severe fever and diarrhea?,"The symptoms you had mentioned are mostly due to some sort of viral infection. For treatment you can give your daughter some antibiotic like syrup zifi-cv or syrup oflox-oz after an expert advice along with syrup cyclopam or nimol-plus for fever, lethargy and stomach ache. You can give her syrup vomikind or syrup onset for nausea and vomiting with zincovit syrup or drops for loss of appetite. Do cold sponging to reduce the temperature of her body. ","Hi, my 6 years old daughter just recovered from a fever, flu. She was alright in the morning and having her porridge as per normal. But after a milk feed in the night, she suddenly vomit 7-8 times until yellowish liquid is vomited out. Recently, she has been complaining of tummyache and soon after it will be followed by a fever. I am worried what can be the cause of these." -226509,What causes small lumps on the penis?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Did you loose your erection soon after pop sound? Is there any bruise on the penis? Are you still having bleeding with urine? These are the sign and symptoms of penile fracture. I would advise you to visit the urologist as soon as possible because penile fracture often leads to permanent deformity in the penis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"During intercourse, I felt this weird sensation that is nearly impossible to describe except to say it felt like a ""pop"" kind of feeling with penetration - not painful, just odd. After, when I went to the bathroom, there was a very orange-ish color bleeding and some soreness, but the bleeding did not continue beyond post-sex. The tenderness/soreness has carried over into this morning. Normal? Or should I be concerned?" -248617,What causes hip and leg pain after surgery?,"there are actually a lot of possibilitieshttp://www.nerdpocalypse.net/diseases/back%20pain.htmlbut without urinary symptoms, and with the pain moving, a spinal problem seems most likely. The shock-absorbing disks between the vertebrae, can slip out and hit the spine or a nerve and give pain. A muscle spasm either from that OR just a pulled irritated muscle is also quite common ","I have pain aroun the rectum area goes until left side of my lower side of my back and also. My left leg .i have no estomac pain ,no fever no blood and the pain is since 1month ago , i am around 44 my doctor gave me anti-inflamation since 2weeks but the pain still there" -124575,Have sore abdomen along with sharp pain. no medication till now. What can it be?,stomach infection causing hyperacidity and acid reflux which was washed with watergo for metrogyl 200 mg bd for 5 dayslot of warm watersyp gelusil 2 tsf tdstake for 7 to 10 days no oily greest spicy food for few days ,"Hi, last night I woke up with severe stomach pains and I thought I was going to throw up. I went to the bathroom and waited i had a few dry heaves but nothing. Then my stomach did this big growl/gurgle thing. I sat down and at first my stool was solid but then it became like diarhea. After that and drinking water i felt much better. Any ideas as to what it aas?" -222668,What causes leg ache while suffering from diabetes?,"Madamjee good morning you have already done so many tests. Your main problem it has occured with bowel upset. Please take the help of one dietician which can guide for your diet plan and take help which might be very much beneficial.And,whatever medicine you are taking you do not stop without medical consultantation.good luck ","Hello. Yes I have a huge question. I am a 50 year old,young lady. I have multiple illnesses. I am diabetic, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol that s good now with medication. I have arthritis, fibromialgia, bone density, gerd and gastroporiesis. I am on all sorts of meds. My question is, I was diagnosed with gastroporiesis last year, I ve always had trouble moving my bowels, it can take over a week for me to go and that s because I get so much pain, I end up taking all the meds my Dr has prescribed, like lactose, miralax, metamucil, linzess, amitiza and stool softeners and it still takes forever. I ve had testings done like an endonoscopy and colonoscopy.. I don t know what else to do, help.?" -156545,What could cause swelling and pain in the knee and a popping and cracking sound while walking?,"Hi, See it may be due to many reasons, like recent injury or allergic reaction or swelling that indicates acute inflammation... first we need to rule out muscle injury, my suggestion is to undergo physiotherapy treatment for 15 days, and take an ultrasound and tens therapy. Meanwhile, take yoga and pranayama techniques which will balance the body systems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Hemang S Jani, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",Hello. My forearms feel bruised and tender inside - the muscle part. Fibromyalgia and arthritis runs in my family. I am a 23 yr old male. I tried to put heat on them but it didn t seem to help. It is very painful and just came on quickly. Do you have any suggestions for pain relief besides pain reliever? -169487,Will PRP with stem cell therapy help in chondromalacia of patella in a teenager?,"Hello,Injury in tail bone is very painful. I think injection of steroid should be last option and it should not be repeated before one month. I have following suggestions.1.Sitz bath- sit in tub daily for half to one hour fill with gentle warm water.2.Avoid sitting on hard surface for long time.3.Use a cushion with ring shape in office so pressure is not there on your tailbone. I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ",I had an injection into my tailbone due to it being severly dislocated its been about a week and the pain is twice what it use to be. I just dont think i can go through the injections again due to the pain from the needle. The doctor had to insert in about 5 different time until he could find the right spot to put the meds in. What do i do now?? -61451,Suggest treatment for persistent viral infection,"hi! geographical tongue is usually related to glossitis, however, there some instances that yeast overgrowth in the stomach can cause tonsillis, pain in the submandibular lymphnodes/ pain and lymph adenopathy and later on will result to glossitis. as we know that yeast can grow in an acidic environment and sugar-laden environment. however, there are several causes that the tongue may swell and that could be caused by allergens, nutritional deficiencies and/ or infections. if the swelling of your tongue/ glossitis/ geographic tongue is caused by allergens then probably that is also the cause of your hives on the face. we need to treat the cause of your geographic tongue, if you think it is from yeast overgrowth in the stomach, then, a diet modification will do. like avoiding acidic foods and beverages, avoiding cheese, nuts or those foods that is high in sugar and at the same time a probiotic drink will help to normalized the intestinal flora. if you think it is caused by allergy then avoiding all the foods and allergens is the mainstay of prevention, and at the same time taking a antihistamine drug will help. ",I have been sick for few months now. I had hives on my face first and then my lymph nodes got swollen and it hurted. I started having breathing problems and I still have breathing problems scince then. My tonsils are swollen too. I had periods 2 times in january of this year. And i have geogrophical tongue. its still there. I don't know what could it be? when I go to doctor they tell me its an allergy. -149571,Can receiving blood transfusion due to myelodysplastic syndrome cause fatigue or breathlessness?,"Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about this pain on the left side of your head. It is true that we have big vessels there that pump hard but rarely can they contract to cause significant pains as you have mentioned. However, muscles in this area can exhibit spasms which explain most of the symptoms that you are having. This can be aggravated by stress, lack of sleep, poor head positioning, etc. You should get these conditions addressed in addition to trying some over the counter pain medications to get this condition controlled.I hope you find this helpful. Thank you so much for using our services and please do feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. I wish you the best of health.Dr. Ditah, MD. ","Hi, my name is Cliff. i am currently having this problem. my vein on the left side of my head is pumping very hard and fast, when i put my fingers there i could feel the thick and big veins there. very painful and it is only on the left, it happens to me on and off, which i have reasons to believe it could be due to lack of sleep? or stress? please help!" -235584,What causes recurrent negative thoughts causing panic attacks and breathlessness?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You need to take medication for hypothyroidism. For hypothyroidism you need thyroid supplements and not vitamins. Consult a physician for it. Depression can be caused due to hypothyroidism and once your thyroid function will return to normal, symptoms caused by it will gradually improve. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",i am 59 years old and i am in a big struggle with depression and i have hypothriodism...i am gaining weight and loosing my hair terribly..i never feel good any day of the week and i am not happy is this treatable? what vitamins can i take to feel better and get myself healthy enough to exercise and get back to life. -98117,What causes recurring of abscess in the scrotum after being treated?,"hello,Thanks for the consult...Brief Explanation,Ultrasound Examination is necessary In my opinion it is due to Lipoma.Detailed Answer,1. I read your query and i am happy to help you. You mentioned that you have a small lump on the lower right site of the abdomen which you feel but not all the time2. This swelling is nothing but Lipoma which is mostly painless except in the abdomen. 3. For confimation of the swelling Ultrasound Examination is must 4. Be careful that lipoma at the site of abdomen is rare and the transformation into malignancy is quite common at that site. So treat early as possible5. After confirmation of the swelling by Ultrasound Examination the treatment of choice is Surgical removalHope this information helps... ","I have a pain in my lower right side of my stomach I have had it a few weeks also I can feel a small lump but not all the time and it s tender to touch when I can feel it , it is a little pain full sometimes today more than any day and when I hold my pee in it hurts . Thank you for your help" -69708,Suggest treatment for sinus infection,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicTetanus immunisation can potentially cover a person for up to 10 years so if your last injection was 8 yrs ago then you would be covered.Additionally since the gash was a week ago, immunisation at this stage would not have been beneficial in terms of preventing tetanus. It is normally recommended within 48 hours if it is needed.I hope this helps ","I injured my leg a week ago; a 7-8 gash but not deep so I did not get stitches. It appears to be healing, no infection. I did not think to have a tetanus vaccination booster. Am I still in danger of developing tetanus? I believe that my last tetanus shot was about eight years ago." -68288,What are the indicative symptoms for shingles?,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should be investigated for autoimmune disease. The symptoms you have mentioned is exactly matching with the autoimmune disease. Proper diagnosis in terms of what autoimmune condition is exactly is must in terms of treatment.For relief purpose you can take the low dose steroid under your doctors guidance. But remember that it will be taken only when required.There is also possibility of allergic reaction in you. I advice you can also look for possible allergen in you.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ",i have some kind of bug started off like sinus infection(bloody mucus) this blood cleared up head plugged up with mucus that went to chest now sputum is white and thick at time cough hard- eyes itch and have discharge around by lashes sneezing a lot chest feels tight -193550,What could possibly cause pain in the legs and neck along with a migraine attack?,"Hi, The most common cause of these symptoms-fever, headache, chills, and fatigue-would be a viral illness. Children can be infected by so many different viruses as they are being exposed to many for the first time, so their immune systems do not yet provide protection from these germs. It is most reassuring that she acts normally most of the day. If she had a serious illness like meningitis, she would be sick all of the time. Although, there is no documentation that giving a febrile child two medicines for fever is any better than giving just one, many parents give two. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My 6 year old has been with a high fever off and on for 3 days. It started at 103.7 and has fluctuated up and down with Tylenol and Ibuprofin, the lowest being 99.7 with hour doses in between. The fever has not broken. She started with a slight headache, has chills and tired. She feels good to play most of the day, but today she actually went to sleep at 5:45 saying she was exhausted. Any ideas before I take her to urgent care." -40974,How can severe hair loss with thinning be treated?,"Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe hair loss with thinning which can occur due to many reason such as compromised immunity of body, stress, genetic factor, improper hygiene, fungal infection and hormonal changes.Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Avoid using shampoos that contain excessive chemicals. - Take diet rich in supplements like Vitamin A ,Omega-3 and Vitamin E.- Take protein rich diet and healthy food intake on daily basis. - Do massage of hair scalp on daily basis.If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment with antifungal medication and shampoo. You should use olive for massage.Hope your concern has been resolved.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","hi doc, my sister is suffering from severe hair loss since dec end,earlier we thought it's something related to weather but it never ended.her hair is thinning from all over the scalp,mostly from the front area.every time whether she combs her hair or does oiling,washing whatever it keeps on falling. plz suggest." -222106,Is ponstan 500mg advised in toothache ?,"hi.....yellow color can be changed into white by 2 ways..... go for bleaching or if few teeth if u feel are more yellowish,then go for ceramic crown... and my advice l be,if its not much yellow,then leave it as it is.....undergo scaling.that l b enough.....tk care ","hello,Im 24yrs old lady.i brush daily two times but still my teeth are yellow colour. Please suggest a solution." -203328,What can be the reason for vomiting and diarrhea in child?,"Hi dear,I had gone through your question and understand your concern. You should be worried, but not too much. It can be just scratching of meatus auditorium, but you can infect external ear.I suggest to drop any antibacterial drops:Cyprofloxacin or apply antibacterial ointment (1%Chloramphenikol) for prophylaxis of infection.Hope it helps ","hi my son is 2 years old and i just cleaned his ear out with a q tip. i think i barely stuck it in is ear but a little blood is on the q tip. he always cries when i clean his ears, wipe his nose, etc. so i don't know if it really hurts him or not. he is very dramatic all the time. he only fusses if i try to look in his ear or anything like that. he is currently sitting quietly eating a snack. should i be concerned about the few drops of blood?" -214812,Suggest treatment for soreness in jaw due to wisdom tooth coming out,hellooo...red through ur query...according to ur symptoms and age of the child i think it is cherubism...but diagnosis cannot be concluded without the blood test and the xrays....now treatment can be based on the growth of the child..if the tumor is hampering growth of his jaw bone ....then its better to undergo surgery as early as possible and if its asymptomatic and not affecting the child it can be postponed till his growth ceases..but as i said before treatment cannot be done without knowing clinical presentation and xrays and biochemical test results...so better to meet an oral surgeon and get his opinion on this case.....hope ur benefitted something by this reply..have a healthy day!!! ,"hi we have a little boy 10years old with a tumor not cancer, he born like this, on the cheek ho made a very big damage on the jaw bone and on the teeth. the doctors in Greece told us to surge it after 8 years and try to fix the teeth problem. what is your opinion?" -162322,How can constant bruising be treated?,In my opinion you have osteomyelitis i recommed a CT scan to confirm Honestly if i were you i would go with surgical option ( avoid vitamins as osteomyelitis bacteria feeds on them ) Good Luck ,"I am a 40 year old female. Symptoms started with severe knee pain and inability to walk 15 months ago. Orthopedic surgeons could only find small meniscal tears. 2 surgeries last year without relief. Had cultures done which were presumptively positive but final cultures negative. 6 weeks antibiotic prophylaxis. Have been unable to walk and missed lots of work past year. The last six weeks present with severe leg and knee pain on the left. First thought DVT. Took blood thinners after positive Doppler. Then had NOT left leg with mass suspicious for abscess. Cultures negative after aspiration. Experiencing severe pain and burning in feet unilaterally. Still unable to walk six weeks now without use of a cane. Having some night sweats and low grade fevers in evening time. Suggested that labs for Lymes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and mycoplasma be done. Mycoplasma IgG high at 215. IgM negative. CRP 4. ESR 68. Any suggestions? Running out of options and answers." -197220,Suggest exact schedule for BCG,"Hi, welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. Cough with phlegm in a 6 year old child can be due to upper respiratory tract infection like pharyngitis, tonsillitis, viral infection of throat. * viral infection of throat resolves in 3 to 4 days without antibiotics. Cough syrup is usually sufficient. * in pharyngitis, there is cough with phlegm. There is throat pain and fever is usually present. * in tonsillitis, there is throat pain, cough increase at night. Fever is also present. * Take some precautions like avoid cold drinks, ice-cream and cold water. * in my opinion, if cough is persisting then antibiotic like cedpodoxime should be given. * an examination by ENT specialist should be done so that proper diagnosis and treatment can be started. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. ",HI My daughter aged 6 & 1/2 years has a lot of cough accompanied by flum. I have been giving her RESIPAX EXPECTORANT 5 ML three times a day as advised by my local physcian. There seems to be no relief and the little one has been coughing. The cough is there only at night and only when she sleeps. I need a good medicine that will cure her. I have also been applying vicks vapaourub on the chest and the back which gives some relief -27646,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -78227,What causes leg swelling and discomfort in the kidney?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is important to know your renal function status and if there is any abnormal renal function due to the stones. Fluid gain can occur in people with kidney disorders and this is treated with diuretics and medicines to improve kidney function. Usually stones do not cause any such problem but if you had many stones and left partial nephrectomy was done then it is important to do kidney function tests regularly.Any condition related to your heart and liver should be evaluated because fluid accumulation usually occurs in kidney, heart and liver disorders. However it does not mean that you have any disorder. Excess fluid drinking can cause fluid overload but it will not appear the way mentioned by you.Another problem causing swelling around thighs and legs is decreased venous return from the legs. This is known to cause swelling of the thigh and legs in the evening and night and disappears in the morning. This is to be confirmed after doing venous Doppler scan of lower limbs. If this is causing your problem then please avoid standing for long hours during the day and elevated foot end in the bed. Please do not worry ","I had a diverticulum with 80 stones removed from my left kidney and a partial nephrectomy in Feb of this year. I am experiencing what seems to be water weight gain around my waistline and upper thighs. It accumulates during the day and after I have slept and gotten up during the night to urinate, it is gone by the morning and then starts all over again the next day." -201570,What causes poor concentration in children?,"DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You know your child better and you will be the best person to make a plan which works. Usually this comes under toilet training. I am not saying this training is very easy. But for sure, it will work.Try this method. Please take your child exactly at 10.45 to toilet. Make her sit in the toilet till she poops. Mostly she will not do it. Continue doing it for a week and her habit will vanish. Even if she does it on the first time, it will not continue.Also try this method. Do not allow her to sleep before 11. Tell her, you will go to sleep only after you poop. Within two days she will learn to poop before going to bed, and that is a healthy practice and can be changed later.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. ","My 4 year old poops every night at 11:00 pm and has done so every since she has been potty trained. The only problem is she is asleep, has to wear a pullup to bed and she poops while sleep. She gets embarrassed about it and I don t know how to get her on a day schedule. I ve tried every thing and she still goes at night. Help!" -241910,Could the movement of stationary objects be due to visual disturbances?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You know yourself better than anybody else, this includes your doctor. I think you are being treated by psychiatrist for the last 43 years. You must know about bi-polar disorder to diagnose it. You don't have enough knowledge. So leave the job to your psychiatrist or psychologist. Just present yourself in front of them and relax. They know how to do the job well and they will do it. Worrying increases your anxiety and mood swings. Learn to relax. Relaxation is possible when you be free of thoughts. such a state is possible when you understand life and its value.I can help you as a psychotherapist if you post a premium question with all details about your illnesses and life style and family etc.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi Dr Lundi, I I Hv been depressed with some 43 years now, as well as schitophrenia since 1981. I get high and low moods, and am wondering if this bi-polar 2, or psychotic depression I have? I am 64 years old, and female. YYYY@YYYY" -59177,What causes fluttering in heart?,"Hi welcome to healthcare magic,I understand your query and concern.Your symptoms are suggestive of ischemic changes in the heart.I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile,hsCRP immediately to confirm the diagnosis.Drugs like clopilet,ecosprin,atorvas will be helpful.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting will be the procedure of choice.Consult your cardiologist for expert management.Hope I have answered your query at the moment,Post your further queries if any,Thank you. ","Patient could exercise for 06 minutes and 36 seconds of the Bruce Protocol and achieved a workload of 7.30mets. She attained a peak heart rate of 169beats/minute which is 114% of the predicted maximum. The exercise was terminated owing to attainment of THR. There was no classical angina. Clinically the blood pressure response was normal (BP 180/80 mmHg.) and there was no S3 and S4 gallop in the recovery period. In the pre exercise there was no significant ST segment change. At peak exercise there was 1.5mm ST segment changes in leads 2,3aVF . Changes reversed within a minute." -250055,What does this HPT result indicate?,"Hi.There are numerous aspects that need to be analysed before narrowing down to the actual problem. But in my opinion, at times even a pregnant woman can return a negative result, this can occur due to hormonal fluctuations, and if you do not get your period until 6 weeks after your last menstrual period, then report for an ultrasound examination for the most accurate confirmation.Best wishes. ","Hi I have been taking Primulout for 3 months (1/4 tablet once a day for three days before my period is due), I took it over a week ago and still haven t gotten my period. I had protected sex 5 weeks ago and have done a urine pregnancy test through a GP which came back negative, what could be wrong?" -179959,"Have back pain above hips. Have curvature of spine, some damage to bottom of spine","you have multiple spinal level problems. you underwent surgery for only L5 and S1 level. after surgery were you relieved of leg pain. kindly consult your neuro surgeon and check if you need surgery at cervical level. hair loss and flaking of the scalp may be due to nutritional deficiency and your weight loss with multiple lumps in neck and groin area sugessts of probably tuberculous lymphadenitis with associated potts spine in high cervical region which may be causing drooping of the shoulder and loss of muscle tone in biceps. pls get MRI cervical spine with screening of whole spine, mantoux test, complete haemogram. ","I am a 34 yr old woman. I have degenerative disc disease , full spinal arthritis (the worst is cervical and thoracic). I have several osteophytes resulting from old fractures to my C1 and (odontoid process?) and my C5-C-6, due to physical abuse . That started the ball rolling on my spine issues. A few years back, I had a nasty blown disc at the L5-S1 level and they also saw bulging disc at the L4 level (along with several other herniations including a central herniation at the C6 level). I had to have surgery right away. The neurosurgeon did a micro disectomy and laminectomy on the L5-S1 (sorry about the spelling). Anyway, it s been almost 3 yrs since the surgery. Since then, I ve had maybe 3-4 periods a year, severe scalp flaking, hair loss, and over the course of 2 months, my rib cage has twisted, my right shoulder dropped, my pelvic bones have severely tilted, my right leg is twisting outward, I ve dropped 20lbs in less than a month, have several lumps in my neck and groin area, my tailbone sticks way out, I have to keep my neck forward to breath and swallow, Ive lost muscle tone in my biceps and shoulders, my clavicle is uneven, Ive lost sensation in my ring and pinkie fingers and overall sensation of the skin on my face, neck, and shoulder blade area, the left side of my jaw is now noticeably larger than the right and the list goes on! I m asking your opinion because at this point, my insurance got messed up and I have to wait over a month to get it back. I want to know if this is an emergency situation or if it can wait for my insurance." -149593,Anemic with bruising on legs. Blood smear test revealed teardrop shaped cells and insufficient protein. Blood disorder?,"Hi,Thanks and welcome to HCM.Your blood sugar level is low, but lithium does not cause lowering of blood sugar.Taking more sugar and carbohydrates may increase blood sugar level.Better consult physician regarding the cause of low blood sugar and take treatment under his supervision.Hope this answer will serve your purpose.Please feel free to ask any more queries.Take care.Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam. ","Hiya.... I'm a 49 year old female.... I've started Lithium 2 weeks ago.... I'm on 800grs a day.On a few occasions I've got weak, dizzy and trembling.... I done blood sugar levels and theywere between 2.9 and 3.4..... Is this low ??? Is there any connection between Lithium andlow Blood sugar level ???....Is there anything I can do to prevent this ???" -228058,Am I fertile with low sperm count?,HelloThanks for query .Presence of pus cells in semen is strongly suggestive of infection either in Seminal Vesicle or in majority of cases in Prostate .Taking antibiotics either Doxicycline or combination of Sulphamethoxazole and Trimethoprim twice daily helps to control the infection .However since you had taken antibiotics for many years I would suggest you to do Semen culture to detect organisms causing this infection so that you can take appropriate antibiotic as per culture report to help in eradicating infection .Dr.Patil. ,"my semen analysis showed pus cells and whenever I ejaculate there is inflamation over my penis. Sir, what could be the reason. My age is forty five years, weigh is eighty kgs. and I was treated by antibiotics a couple of times and also took homeopathy treatments but still it the problems remains." -103688,Suggest treatment for non-productive cough and pressure in the upper chest,HelloProbably an acidic reflux might be the cause of the cough.She can try antiacids like Omeprazol RegardsDr.Jolanda ,my mother has dry cough without any sputum and gets breathless . this causes her head feel heavy and also make her pas urine . this happens mostly when ever there is a change i position . the first bout of cough in the morning bring thick saliva -161341,What causes a dent in the skull?,"Hello,You had your lumbar fusion long back ,so it would be advisable if you get it checked again by the doctor for any changes.If there is a nerve getting pinched in your back then a nerve release operation will be good.Till then you need to avoid painful movements, it would be good if you wear a lumbar support.Since you are on bed now it will be good if you do certain exercises like back press and limb raises to prevent further complications Hope you get well soon and this helps you ","Hi I had a lower lumbar fusion in 1997. In the last 5 years I have been getting recurring hip pain that goes to groin, thigh knee and foot. Mostly is on right side but does go to left. Sitting and standing are the worse. This has been going on for 4 weeks and I m now bed ridden. Nothing seams to release it." -106616,What causes pain in ribs and difficulty i breathing?,Hi welcome to HCM...According to history it is pleural effusion ...So doctors want to treat it with medication if patient respond ...You have not mentioned underlying etiology ...This could be from cardiac failure (as diuretic and digoxin given ) or pneumonia like infection (as antibiotic given )....You might have investigated with chest x ray and EKG for that ...If medicine can't reduce effuse fluid than drainage done subcutaneously and fluid sent for cytology examination....Take care Follow doctor advise ...Pulmonologist will be good one for this case ,"my sister was admitted to hospital in australia this week with collasped lungs, not air around lungs but fluid, and fast heart rate (200 bpm) shes on a cardiac ward, and some of her drugs she is taking are lasix, digoxin, warfarin, antibiotics, they were going to drain her lung but decided to wait 4 days i suppose to see if drugs make any difference, can you tell me why this happens?" -218307,What treatment is suggested for abscess on gums due to temporary crown placed?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have undergone extraction of tooth now, you feel loose skin dont worry it is unhealed socket . Take proper course of antibiotics prescribed by your dentist, and wait for 15 days atleast for healing of socket. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. After one week of you wont get relief then go and consult your dentist for oral examination .Hope this will help you. ","Hello. I am a 15 year old male, and I had three of my teeth removed yesterday morning. At one of the extraction sites, there is loose skin. It keeps getting in the way of my tongue. I rinsed my mouth yesterday night, and some pieces of the loose skin fell out of my mouth. However, I do not know what to do with the rest of the loose skin. It is very irritating. Should I pull it out gently, or wait for it to come out by itself? Or is there anything else I should do?" -223408,Why is my testicles not as spongy as before?,"Hello,Usually premature ejaculation related to anxiety issue particularly performance anxiety. You can try masturbation one hour before sex. You can practice yoga and meditation early in morning. If anxiety is the issue than fluoxetine also can be prescribed. Master and Johnson start and stop technique can be beneficial. You can learn it after sexologist consultation.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","hi doctor!I am, an indian man aged 35, leading a happy married life for last 12 years.I used to get sexual intercourse 2-3 time a week. every thing was normal.but for last one month I am facing premature ejaculation ( 2-3 min. after penetration).it is happening again and again. Is it a physical problem?It is ruining my married life." -171779,How to cure heaviness & tingling on head and face?,"Hello, She should be first evaluated by a neurologist to determine whether it is truly sciatica or could there be another nerve root involved that may have been trapped DURING THE TIME OF SURGERY or was she not properly padded or were her legs not mobilized enough during the procedure so as to now cause this complication? Once the neurologist has clinically identified the problem a decision can be made as to whether or not she can benefit from either an MRI of the lower spine and/or an EMG/NCV study that could potentially identify exactly where your symptoms are emanating from and give a better sense of how to go about relieving those symptoms. I would follow this path if it were my elbow feelings these symptoms instead of performing an invasive procedure for which little or minimal investigation has been done to solidify an accurate or solitary diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","My 85 year old mother had breast surgery last week (lumpectomy, right breast, 11:00) and now, 1 week later, is experiencing a very strong pain in her right buttock. I think it may be sciatica, or perhaps from not using that side for a week, it may be feeling strained. Any suggestions?" -3304,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -39554,How to remove the black colored pores on the face?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.The 'Black dots' you have referred to are nothing but blackheads,which are basically a type of acne.Any cosmetics or medication can block the pores and cause acne.The best treatment option is to get them removed by a simple and safe procedure called comedone extraction from a certified dermatologist.Also on daily basis use a retinoid like tretinoin in lower percentage like 0.12 or 0.25 at night time over full face to prevent new eruption of acne and for healthy glowing skin.Try using water-based sunscreen like Sunmate sunscreen gel-lotion.Use a gentle cleanser for oily skin like cetaphil OS on regular basis.Drink plenty of water and take fresh fruits and vegetable in your diet. Hope this will take care of your issue.Wish you best of health.Thank youDr Hardik PitrodaM.D Dermatology ","hi, i'm 27 years women.oily skin, 153 hight-60 kg weight i have big pores with dark deep black dot. how can i remove them?? i'm so 3.depressed . i tried diffrent kind of masks, facial, home mixers and deep cleaning products but still not removed, my facial girl told me to make Laser for removeing them/ please advice me what to do? my wedding is after 31 day's. note: pores are on cheeck near to nose only" -173962,What causes sweating with blurred vision and fainting?,"Hello Doctor,I think the problem you are experiencing is from your body position during your work.You may lean forward or work on the side of the patient and this position cases muscle pain and spasm and other soft tissues such as ligaments of the spine may be inflamated.i suggest you to start some physical therapy , masagge, swiming and posture exercise.You need to buid up your core muscles and I the pain will go away. ","sir,im 30yr old dentist n i have chronic pain in d5 d6 vertebrae region since last one month. my doctor say that in mri the discs are dehydrated in this region.anything worrying about this? my email add. YYYY@YYYY" -253616,What are the complications during pregnancy caused by overweight?,HelloThanks for ur query.Unwanted 72 should be taken before 72 hours of un protected sex. It will surely reduces the chances of pregnancy . And if the semen not entered ur vagina and uterus nothing to worry .the drug u have taken will not lead to any other prob. So dont worry.Regards. ,i slept with my bf on 8th october around 6:30 am i m unsure whether his semen entered my vagina or not. I had unwanted 72 on 9th of october around 2 pm. what will happen if the semen did not enter vagina and and i had unwanted 72?? If it did enter will unwanted 72 help to avoid pregnancy?? -59961,How can skin infection all over the body be treated?,"Hi,Consult a Neurologist if he is suffering from post herpetic neuralgia.Based on the history given, your husband seems to be suffering from post herpetic (post shingles) neuralgia for which he may need evaluation by a neurologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ",My husband was told that he has shingles and has an appointment with a neurologist tomorrow. This was at the suggestion of his chiropractor who has been treating him for severe back pain. He has had bladder cancer and also part of his kidney removed because of a malignant tumor. Is a neurologist the specialist he should be seeing for shingles? He's 75 years old -60950,Can vaginal cleanse with Hydrogen perioxide for BV cause spotting?,"Hello! You should know that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs and the symptoms include breathing difficulty , cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. Other signs and symptoms of COPD may include shortness of breath, especially during physical activities and lack of energy as your mother has. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions. So, what I suggest for your mother is to meet first a pulmonologist and heart doctor to exclude above mentioned diseases.I hope my answer help you.I wish your mother a good health. ","My mom is 80. diagnosed with copd. quit smoking 10+ years ago. on oxygen as needed. wakes up at 3 to 5 am to let CAT out then can t go back to sleep because she can t breath. No cough, congestion. lacking umph and energy more and more. just complains can t fill lungs when awakened, loss of energy to do usual activities plus walks. Should she see heart doctor or regular doctor?" -107634,Suggest permanent cure for allergic bronchitis,Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Tietz syndrome you have mentioned is swelling of costal cartilage....As your symptom of chest pain and upper back pain stable since 3 month cardiac cause less like....Here you might have muscle inflammation or myositis like condition...Sometime muscle tendon might tear and producing pain ...So history of trauma ruled out..For detail grading of muscle tear or tendon rupture CT scan helpful...Your detail history and examination needed and accordingly investigated ..If history suggestive connective tissue disorder then ruled out by molecular diagnosis.Take care.Dr.Parth ,"Hi there, i am a bit worried. My symptoms are the following. I started having pain in my chest and upper back, for more than 3 months, I went to our famliy doctor and he eventually diagnosed Tietze's Syndrome. After almost 4 months of pain ( now also my lower back, jaw, and headaches, he reffered me to a internist for further tests. What could this be. I am slo itching all over my body 24/7. Thanks" -142501,How to treat back pain?,"Hello, I had gone through the case and found that you must go for MRI and then go for physiotherapy.It will report exact cause and help in physiotherapy.Meanwhile do not bend forward and avoid to lift heavy weight.Do leg stretching exercise.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks ","Hi, i have lower back pain from last month and got worsen after lifting heavy weight, with pulsating pain in lower half of body. I did xray and it shows last vertebrae disc with less gap. Doctors reffered phsiotherapy and suggested MRI scan for any bulging soft tissue. Would request you to provide your suggestions." -240701,How can dizziness and vertigo be prevented?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.You have many complicated issues whiich needs to be discussed in detail. What ever we discuss here is in public forum. Instead I would advise you to use the below mentioned link so that we can discuss these issues in much detil with complete confidentiality. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ","Will you give me your strictest of confidences and not run and talk to other doctors? I need one on one only. I believe i m in major truble and I cannot get into it unless we know it isn t going anywhere. There are somethings I ve done, I m guilty of how I raised my kids. Want to be an upstanding citizet again, but this threat is killing me. My mother isn t coming to daughtr s grad night. I neeed y mom and yet i m 52 she s 82 I always get nothing from her. I just quit my 12.5 hour can job and i m feeling quilty about it, as I twisted my knee.. The horrible feelings that runs though me is like a nightmare rollercoaster." -17987,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -151758,Suggest remedy for pain in lumbar region,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. In most cases, an acute paronychia or a nail infection heals within 5 to 10 days with no permanent damage to the nail. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",yes i punctured my thumb with a nail from a framing gun. I went to the dr they x rayed it. Its not broken they put me on cefadroxil 500mg. my thumb is swollen and i cant really move it to good. the nail went in the side dont know how far. how long does it take for the swelling to go down? -165998,What causes sudden and sharp pain in feet?,hiyou need to get an xray or mri done and get your self diagnosed then we can start on any analgesics thanks Take care ,So for the last two day I ve been having a Coming and going painful pinching feeling under my left shoulder blade that s made it extremely painful to breath and the only way to be able to breathe properly was to bend over with my back slightly bent until the pain subsided and afterwards my left arm well go numb is this a pinched nerve problem -238808,How to treat OCD?,"hi...thanks for writing...i have understood your concerns...your mother is in late stage of dementia..but why the doctor suspected UTI? whether she has fever, any complaints of itching or burning sensations in the urine? u shud go for total WBC count in blood investigation and see if they are increased or not..in case of active infection the neutrophils are more than 80%..so look for that..u can treat her blindly with floroquinolones like levofloxacin...be cautious while using it, allergic reaction may occur..there are tests don in dermatology for detecting the allergic reaction to variuos drugs...can go for that..flagyl does not help in UTI.. so there is no need of using it...the stage of your mother predisposes her to delirium..and all the symptoms can be explained by the delirium..if there is nothing that causing problem [like infection, nutritional deficiency etc..], then it is a part of normal course of the dementia..in late stages of dementia, due to significant cognitive decline, person repeatedly goes into delirium..u can learn more about delirium from the internet...during moderate to severe dementia, the patient has behavioral and psychological symptoms [BPSD] and it includes variety of symptoms, the fearfullness, suspiciousness and all other symptoms can be explained by it..so read BPSD also...there are no medications for dementia..in ate stages all we have is supportive and palliative care with behavioral management..so attend alzheimer's support groups..there are groups running for caregivers also...for the sample collection..remove the old catheter and when the new catheter is inserted, the urine that comes u shud collect it in a container and send it for urine routine and microscopy and another sample for culture and sensitivity..collect in two different containers...i hope u ll find this advice helpful..best luck... ","I am the caregiver of a mother with late stage alzheimers. She lives in a care facility. She has been experiencing hallucinations for more than a year. However, in the last few weeks, her hallucinations have come almost non stop. She will not take her mediations and is afraid to eat b/c she thinks they are trying to poison her. I immediately thought UTI. Her test came back inconclusive b/c sample was contaminated. The dr. decided to treat b/c he felt she probably had an infection. The problem.... she is allergic to many, many antibiotics. After being on Flagyl for a week, the symptoms have become worse. Mom is scared, paranoid, and my heart breaks watching her like this. Not sure what to do. Nurse was going to try and cath her tonight to get a clean sample. Not sure if she got that accomplished with the way mom is right now." -21699,What can be done for hydrocele other than surgery?,"Hello. A hydrocele is a benign condition and usually does not lead to any problem. But sometimes, an infection can occur as a complication and I will advise you to get it repaired. Surgery is the only management and it is not much-complicated operation. So do not worry. Mild exercise usually will not affect it. Take care. For more information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ","Hello doctor,I have hydrocele for so many years. But as it is not showing any problem so I left it till now. But now I want to go for hydrocele surgery. Also, I want to know any other methods except surgery which can be done to finish hydrocele. Now I am also going to gym and doing some physical exercise there. Is there any problem with it? My age is 27 years, height is 5'10"" and weight is 83 kg." -251912,What causes a lump in the breast during pregnancy?,"Hello and I hope I can help you today. I know it is difficult, but you need to have a pregnancy test to find out for sure if you are pregnant or not. The stress of worrying about pregnancy and other hormonal abnormalities can cause you to miss your period and pregnancy symptoms are unreliable. You can buy a urine pregnancy test over the counter and follow the directions if it has been at least three weeks from your unprotected encounter.The earlier you find out if you're pregnant the more options you have in terms of what to do next. So I encourage you to just do a pregnancy test as long as your period is late, and if it is negative, it can also ease your piece of mind about the other issues in your life. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown ","Hi I have this problem, in January I had sex with my ex boyfriend and ever since then I havent had my period.. i have a feeling that I'm pregnant but I dont want to be and I dont want to tell my family because I already sent them through this problem..Im 18 and I can barely take care of myself...my stomach hasnt grown I havent had any symptoms but I thought maybe I had a miscarriage but I didnt have any heavy bleeding please help me" -152399,Suggest remedy for tenderness in nose,"Hello Many thanks for contacting HealthcareMagicBased on your description of your husbands complaint , it’s possible he may be having local bruising or a mild inflammation or a muscle spasm. Although I can’t tell the exact diagnosis based on your description . What I can suggest is to observe the swelling for next few days and apply pain relieving balm or gel to the area where it hurts . If the pain and swelling does not subside within next 5 days plz consult your doctor .Hope I have answered your queries Wish you a speedy recovery ",My husband started having neck discomfort this afternoon. It gradually got worse through out the day. We noticed a lump on the back of his neck between the T1 and C7 vertebrae. The area is very tender. Is this something that requires immediate attention? -171122,What does punctate flair and hyperintensities in white matter on MRI mean?,"Hello, It is true that electrolytes imbalance may cause symptoms including those mentioned by you. Worsening of anemia also could be a factor since you are pregnant. These possible conditions may be evaluated correctly with blood tests, so, consider discussing with your doctor for this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ","Age : 29+ Yrs Height : 176cm Weight : 65 Kg Problem : Last July, I fell on my back while playing football. It was severe pain and I had difficulty in moving my Right leg for a couple of days.After that though the pain diminished, it was not cured completely. Still I feel pain in the back of my right leg, quite tingling in nature, while trying to bend forward or to try to touch my right foot toe with my hand. I also feel pain in the back of my right leg if I try to lift my right leg upward from sitting or standing position. I had done X-Ray : Lumbo Sacral Spine AP / LAT and it shows Loss of lordosis is seen . Please advice" -78522,Does blood in urine occur due to uti or kidney infections?,"HelloPain in lower abdomen and back may be due to many causes like genitourinary or pelvic problem,intestinal,musculoskeletal causes etc.You may need clinical correlation and further investigations.Investigation include routine hemogram,liver and renal function test,urine RE/ME,ultrasound of abdomen.Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many conditions.CT scan of abdomen may be advised after evaluation.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Empirically you are taking right medicines.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","I have a dull pain in my lower back, somewhat of a upset stomach and generally don t feel well. I don t have a fever. I have been to the doctor and he said it was IBS. I am taking Metimucil twice a day along with chlordiazepoxide/clidinium caps 3 times a day. It does not hurt when I urinate nor do I urinate frequently. Could this be a sign of a kidney infection?" -164530,What could cause ankle swelling?,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neurological assessment is advised. Along with MRI of brain.as you are having tingling sensation in the ears it could be related to the vestibular system and for this an MRI of the brain is advised. Also the heaviness in the base of the skull is due to tension headache, which can be due to stress or may be muscle tension. For which a thorough neurological assessment is advised.Also undergoing physical therapy for neck region and vestibular rehabilitation should help you avoid such symptoms which you are facing now.In my clinical practice most patients responds well to physical therapy and vestibular rehabilitation.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ",Hi sir I am having head heavyness at back side of my head for more than 10 months.and i can hear some sound in ears . Her I consult neurology dr. He ask me to take ct scan for cervical Spain . I did it he said every thing is normal.and he prescribe me to take gabapentin 100 . I toke it for 2 months. It didn t work for me . Give me some solution -120963,What is the cause of abdominal pain after having unprotected oral sex?,"welcome to Health care magic.1.You can eat any thing, 6-8 hours before not ho have any thing orally even water.2.This is to avoid vomiting and aspiration in to the lungs is possible complications.3.Comming to pizza/burger it all depends, its always better to avoid out size food.4.Let him have some salads and fruits.5.Avoid taking any thing 6-8 hrs before surgery.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ",My husband is having surgery for a double hernia tomorrow at 7:30 am. He has had one of the worst days of his life scrambling all day trying to accomplish integral computer tasks. It is now almost 9 pm and he is thinking about eating a slice or two of pizza at a friend's where they are completing the task. I told him he is nuts and not to do it. Can he have some broth or something instead? Pizza seems the worst thing to eat at this time. -68830,Should listeria monocytogenes be tested for in blood?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Chickenpox is a viral disease which is transmitted by droplet infection and droplet nuclei. You can acquire this disease if you are exposed to a person having active infection.As you mentioned in your history that you are having a wide spreading white pencil-eraser sized rashes in your genital area including the penile head.The chickenpox can affect all parts of the body from head to toe including genitals.It is highly communicable 1-2 days before the appearance of rash and 4-5 days thereafter. After which virus tends to die out and looses the capacity to transmit disease to normal individuals.Chicken pox is a self limiting disease which will subside by itself. Antiviral drugs like valacyclovir can be taken, it will not cure the condition but it will halt the progression of disease and prevent further complication associated with the disease.Topical application of calamine lotion will dry up the rashes. NSAIDs like Ibuprofen can be taken to control the pain associated with the disease.Thank you. ",My son has got chicken pox. Today is the 4th day. Now he got fever and it was 103. I gave him 10 ml syrup first and since fever was not coming down I gave another 5 ml. Is the dose of syrup ok or should I increase it after an internal of 4 hours. Pls revert. Thanks Tushari -190835,"Pelvic pain, feels weak. Cervical cancer?","Do you have any other signs, maybe fever, loss in weight in last months, sweating etc. ? ",i am finding some lumps on few places of my body like thighs hand ..are these any signs of cancer or collections of fat? -68697,"What is the treatment for cough , cold and fever?",Nystatin is for yeast infections and is safe for a 4 year old. I would not use the triamcinolone. It is a steroid cream will not help a yeast infection. ,Hi was just wondering if nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream is ok for my 4yr old daughter. Ive had the cream around my house from her yeast infections a year ago and couldnt remember if this was the cream that I used last time. Just want to give her the right treatment bc her drs wont be open til tuesday! Please help!!! -51983,What is the treatment for irregular heart beat?,"Hello, thanks for posting a question. I understand your concern towards your boyfriend's health. Chest pain alone is not a symptom of heart attack. Heart attack comes along with other symptoms like shortness of breath, palpitations, nausea etc. I advise he sees a physician for check up because of his history of heart murmur, been overweight and smoking habit. Stay healthy ","My boyfriend of 10 months is havin throbbin chest pains. Before I met him he was 200 n something lbs.he lost the weight but now he's gainin it all back.also,he was born with a heart murmur and worst he's a smoker.my question is could the chest pains be signs of a heart attack?" -55964,Suggest remedy for breathing problems and blurry vision,"Brief Answer:You should make an ECG and measure the digoxinemia levels in blood, to exclude heart as the origin of this symptoms. You should take a good treatment for esophagitis and gastric ulcer.Detailed Answer:Hello,Thank you for using HCM.The pain the way you prescribe it, looks more likely to originate from gastrointestinal system than from the heart. Eventhough, being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and having experienced high heart rates , it would be more accurate to make an ECG, to exclude other pathological changes.The elevated digoxin levels in blood may for it self cause high heart rate and pain also. That's why an important evaluation in your case should be digoxinemia levels in blood.On the other hand , it's needed an adequate treatment of esophagitis and gastric ulcer, which may have caused this sort of pain also. You should receive full dose of PPI drugs such as Omeprasole (Biocid) 40 mg , twice a day , 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner. You should avoid spicy food, frighted food, sparkling , tomato, caffeine. I would suggest you a strict follow up by the gastroenterologist.Hope this is helpful.Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer.Kind Regards, Dr. Juarda ","I have atrial fibrilation with tachycardia. I had a cardiac ablation over a year ago. I am currently taking DIgoxin Tykosin and Methoprolol. Yesterday I was in rapid a fib but it settled down. I also have a hiatal hernia, esophagitis, barretts espohagus and an ulcerated stomach. this morning I am having gripping heart pain in middle of my chest along with a pain in right ear and a milder one in right jaw. Should I be concerned?" -5249,My mother has knee stiffness and pain during physiotherapy after replacement surgery. Is it normal?,"Hello. You have mentioned that your mother had her knee replaced two months ago. I am assuming it is a primary rather than a revision. I will be concerned as much as you are as by six weeks we expect at least a 0 to 90 degree knee bend. By this, we mean that the patient can bend her knee sitting on the edge of the chair and have her foot planted on the ground comfortably. If this is not the case then we need to look at her progress with physiotherapy. If this is slow but steady and the patient is making satisfactory progress weekly and is able to actively participate in the physiotherapy without much post-therapy pain, then I will recommend continuing with physiotherapy but keep a strict eye on the developments and progress. If it is neither i.e. range of motion is less than 0-60 and the patient is struggling with physiotherapy then you seriously need to go and see your surgeon. And I will recommend a MUA (manipulation under anesthesia) which will improve her ROM (range of motion) and make her life with physiotherapy much easier. Also, if you wish you could upload her x-rays post-operatively and a picture showing her ROM and may be I can help ou further and will be able to guide you towards the next steps that you need to take. In the mean time ice the knee after each physiotherapy session. ","Hello doctor, My mother had a total knee replacement two months ago. Doctor suggested to put knee splint for nearly a month, and after that, she went to physiotherapy and her knee is very stiff now. She could not able to bend her knee, and having excess pain. Almost her BP is raising during physiotherapy and the pain stays for a day. Is this normal?" -91344,Looking at my liver report kindly tell the condition and treatment for the disease ?,"Dear welcome to healthcaremagic Please build up confidence, you lft report suggest the condition of liver but i can be visualised by USG only..Nothing to worry i suggest you following alternative medicine Ayuveda medicine are best option for treatment of Hep B There are lots cases which has been succesfully treated by Herbal medicines Best hepatoprotective and antiviral property drugs increase immunity is necessary for you you can be back in your normal world soon Contact your nearest Ayurvedic physician for detail and follow him or write me info@rammani.com.np Dont worry Thanks ","Plese give good adivse my future. I am 34 years indian. Recently I have tested my blood and found it Hbsag positive, SGPT Alt -18( cut Cuts and puncture wounds of value 40) Hbeag nagative (p.value 0.09) ( cut Cuts and puncture wounds of value 1.00). When my wife tested she got hbsag negative. What is my status. What treatment is required or suitable? how long will i live? I had no symptoms up to detected the disease. When detected, I got shocked and stated symptoms like neassea, threast, fitigue etc., Please give me good answer as early as possible. What is mean of p.value 0.09 and sgpt Alt -18 please explain?" -182082,"Lower back pain, cough. MRI shows dessicated L4-L5. Is surgery the only option?","Hello! Thank you for the query. In some cases such symptoms can be eased with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxing medicines along with rehabilitation. But this can be done with herniations which does not compress the spine or compresses only a little. You can ask your doctor about Diclophenac and Tetrazepam treatment, however surgery might be the only solutions. Hope this will help. Regards. ","my wife had a prolapsed disc aprox 8 years ago, she is now left with arthirtes and very bad pain, nerve damage, loss of felling in lower right leg. We was told that after 18 months after an op what ever pain she in still in that is as good as it is going to be, we think that when she had the op after cutting the bone above and below and cutting out the piece of disc they fused the two bones together? My wife is now unable to walk without having to use a stick or if it is to far then she is in a wheelchair, is there anything that can be done for her to help with her movement without more surgery?" -74987,Done semen analysis. Is my report clear or not?,Hi Maureen ...do not come up to conclusions as not being able to conceive could be due to any reasons...wait for the test results to come and then take a decision...also show a good gynac for exact diagnosis.. take care ,"hi we have been trying for a baby for 6 months but unfotunately still not pregnant.I have 2 children already a 15 yr & 12yr, just last week my husband was told to go for a blood test to check for diabetes . should we stop trying utill we know if he has diabetes is it a risk to the baby & can this be the reason why i cant get pregnant." -50551,Suggest treatment for heart palpitation,as you have very strong family history ..please go for bp chrck up ..sugar level and lipid profile ..ecg and stress echocardiography ay the earliest ..start mornimg walk and avoid fried foods ..please be careful about your health ..you should have gone for screening at 40 ...donot delay further ,I've had high blood pressure for 10 years. It is controlled with Atacand 16 mg and 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide per day. Heart problems run in my family. My father died at 46 yrs old from massive heart attack. His father died at 52 yrs old. I am a 53 yr old female. At what point should I request an echocardiogram to see if I have any damage. I do have bad headaches and extremely sore eyes (like pressure) and NO energy although I work fulltime. Thanks for your time -28070,"Can you explain the MRI findings, which I took for my foot pain?",Hello. I have seen the MRI report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Take care. Hope your concern is solved. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for examination and discuss your treatment plan. For further queries consult a general practitioner online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ,"Hi doctor, From the last three years, I have severe foot pain. The doctor told me it is because of plantar fasciitis. I took four Cortisone injections, and I wear special boots, but I did not get any relief. So, I took an MRI, and I am attaching my MRI reports with this query. What do the results of my MRI mean? I currently take Levoxyl and Paxil. Please help." -149421,Cause for the difficulties during and after dialysis?,"Hi, Stenosis and disc bulges are not due to your injury. you must be having them before. They are common and generally donot produce any symptoms. you need not worry about that. Hope this helped. ",hi dr. I am diagnosed with mild to moderate stenosis on c5-6 right greater than left. disc bulging 3mm. it all happened after bad fall I passed out and fell down in tub while on the toilet seat. is it common or too much serious condition. please answer. -38782,"Chronic acne, on deanxit, itchy acne on neck, medicine effect ?","Hi...dear Lasen.., Thanks for choosing HCM.., DEANXIT.....it is flupentixol + melitracen....It has following side effects.... Tachycardia, Dizziness, stomach upset.,Insomnia.,Fatigue.., So it is not comedogenic...Here U getting pimples.., are due to some other factors.., Hence use Roaccutane for 2 months.., Controll ur fat intake..Avoid fried items, jenk foods., Use topical Clindamycin 1% cream.., There is no home remedies of Acne scars.., For this ., consult good dermatologist...ok thanQ ",Hello. I used to suffer from acne and I took roaccutane for 6 months and it all disappeared .Now Iam taking deanxit . I have been taking deanxit for 20 days and I noticed that my skin changed .the acne reappear with red spots . the acne appear on my neck especially and it is itchy. I want to know if these types of medicines affects on the skin and causes itchy acne. one more question I want a home made mask to get rid of the skin scares. Thanks -150004,"Have anemia, taking blood transfusion. Taken Benadryl for reaction. What to do?","hithanks for your queryi can feel your concernsif your dad is healthy physically fit ,with no co morbidities and HLA matches donor is available and he is willing then treatment of choice is BMTIf he has any associated illness and his body is not able to tolerate conditioning and further stress of BMT, then go for second ATG.hope it helpsregardsdr.imran ",Hi My dad is 62yrs old and he is suffering from aplastic anemia. He had an ATG(horse) treatment now his bone marrow is functioning as expected after 6months of treatment. Initially he responded well. I'm clueless what is to be done now. Initially when he was treated with ATG he was given 30vials of atgam. I'm getting mixed opinion on what is to be done from various specialist. I want a genuine suggestion what is to be done now. shall i go for second ATG(Rabbit) or shall i try out BMT? please help??? -138627,What causes back pain after a hour of walking?,HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Yes it takes a while to recover completely. Epidural can sometimes effects the nerves which in return causes pain. Following measures will reducing the pain:- take adequate rest- avoid lifting heavy weight- naproxen thrice a day for 5 days- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. it will give soothing effect- sweets like chocolate helps in reducing the pain as well.- physiotherapy will also help in improving the the severity.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. ,"My daughter had an induced labor 10 days early due to signs of preeclampsia. She arrived complaing of lowere back pain upon arrival. She was given an epidural which went well with no complications after 45 pushing and some tearing but with healthy delivery of 7lb. 11oz boy- but when it wore off post delivery, she again complained of lower back pain- after home from hospital - pain has worsened with pain behind knee and above buttocks. OB examined her and found definite weakness in left leg. He sent her for an ultrsound to rule out DVT which was negative and referred her for physical therapy appt. next week. She is having trouble walking. Is this the right step to take?" -85444,Suggest treatment for abnormal liver function,"thank you for posting query at HCM.Increased Bilirubin levels suggest injury to liver, or gall bladder pathology OR common bile duct pathology OR hemolytic anemia.further evaluation needed.1. Liver function test 2. complete blood cell count 3. ultrasound abdomen 4. Hepb and C viral serology 5. lipid profileadvice:abstinence from ""Alcohol and drugs"" - LOW fat diet should be followed- NO red meat- vegetables should be ingested daily- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports). - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- walk 30 to 40 minutes everyday.- or swimming is alternative to walking- NO sports and NO jogging-""recheck liver enzymes after 6 to 8 weeks"".if any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","I was getting a DOT physical and my urine test shows high levels of bili (Lg+++) and Urobili (8), He suggested I go see my doctor, which I plan on doing in a few weeks, My question is, does eating a lot of fast food cause these high levels, I eat out maybe 3 times per week, sometimes more. I should through in that I have hep. B. My blood pressure was good. I plan on not eating fast food for a few weeks so when I get blood work done there are no questions if that may be the cause. thanks" -207547,Suggest treatment for pink eye and fever,For all kind of conditionFirst of all you make a proper diet chart for week...Start early morning honey with lukewarm water.no heavy diet or junk food...Plenty of water should be start (3-4 lit/day)In diets you adds more fiber diet.In homoeopathy you can go with Tablets Phyto berry 2 tablet with lukewarm water three times a day for 3-4 months.....before start treatment 1stly check u r weight. ,"My bestie Louise is 11 years old, 160 cm (5 3) tall, and 164-180 pounds ( 70-80 Kg ) , and she is in the obese percentile when i checked on internet... İm really worried about her becuase she always starves herself to 350-500 calories a day and then binges all day for the most 1 week later and then she starts again.She is not a bulumic because she doesnt puke after for sure. We have a lot of sleepovers like nearly 3-5 times a week that may sound to much but its becuase we are neighbours and her mum works all the time and we go to the same school. she gained 10 kilos by doing this for 1and a half years, that is really freatining. She diesnt believe she can lose weight by eating healthy becuase about 2 years before she starved herself and lost alot of weight , that made her try to do it more and more but she always failed at it. İm really worried about her i dont want. to lose her and i dont know ehat her condition is called... please help she was crying yesterday on the phone becuase she was to fat... Please help öe so i can help her..." -39526,How can healthy hair be grown?,"for good hair growth you need to add some supplements in your diet as hair growth is directly related to d diet you take. try taking more of protein in the diet or you can take protein as supplement. creti pro is good for hair also add follihair tablet once a day in your supplements as it is a combination of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidant etc etc. and you can also add minoxidil 2% for topical use. twice daily ",Can u give me solution for healthy growth of hair. as my hair is having lots of split ends and hair growth have been stunt for a while. i have tried using various hair oil which did not work. i shall be delighted if you give me solution which work immediately for hair growth -94881,What is the big lump underarm?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have enlarged lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ",hello i had an lump under my armpit for about 2 days and it causes sometimes some kind of pressure or discomfort what could it be im a male and the lump is really high in my armpit is it a swollen lymph node i could only feel it when i put my hand behind my head thank you very much -50130,Is Angiography essential after suffering a heart attack?,"Hello, It seems that you have had myocardial ischemia. As there was no evidence of CAD in the cardiac CT scan, Prinzmetal angina could be a possible option. Anyway, I would recommend performing a dobutamine stress echo or a coronary angiogram in order to exclude coronary artery disease (CAD). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ilir Sharka ","I went via ambulance to emergency room with crushing pain in left chest and arm. ecg normal, troponin .02, then elevated to .1 er diagnosed nstemi and i was admitted. cardiac CT showed no CAD. Totally clear. cardiologist diagnosed Prinzmetal s angina. Did I have an MI caused by cariac spasm?" -234786,Noticed cut on skin below the frenulum after protected sex. Is there any risk of STD?,"Hi,I have gone through your query.Xiaflex was previously used for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture. Now it has been approved for use in Peyronie's disease. Main action of this medicine that it dismantles the fibrous tissue which led to bending of penis. The drug works by breaking down the protein collagen.There are 4 cycles of treatment with it. 2 injections are given in each cycle and later on penile remodeling is done ,if required.It can correct upto 30 degrees of curvature. Final decision should be made by treating doctor.Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. ",I was diagnosed with Peyronie s disease around 10 years ago. Today on the doctors show they discussed a new injection treatment using Xiaflex that has been approved by the FDA. What do you know about this treatment. I can get an erection but the curve is about 30 to 40 degrees and not painful. I have lost length and girth in my penis. Paul -140949,Suggest treatment for back pain,"Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you have chronic bachache . Your orthopedic surgeon has said pelvic congestion as a cause of it and suggested massage private sensitive part specially clitoris as a remedy for it.I have not knowing as per my medical knowledge such treatment. May be your doctor true. But I have heard many community person whenever a young girl has constant backache, suggesting marriage as a solution. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. ","Hi , I m 32 year old a girl . I am not married and I never have any sexual relationship in my life. I am a virgin . I have a chronic back pain for ten years and my Orthopedic doctor told me that the pain can be caused by Pelvic Congestion and it can be treated by making a massage for the private sensitive area the genital area, ""the Pubic"", specifically ​​the Clitoris as a remedy for the congestion.He said that this way is a medical scientific treatment for pelvic congestion?? Is this true?? Sorry for asking this embarrassing question but I do not know if what he is saying is right or not ?? I hope that I find your reassuring answer . Thanks" -245466,Suggest home remedy for allergic rhinitis,"hello,do wait for some time,it will also reduce gradually.do keep having good food.things will improve ","I am 58, 5' 6"" and weigh 11 stone. I have good health. Two days ago I was bitten by a spider on the face. A red lump appeared which was sore. The lump has gone down but I have had a metallic taste in mouth for two days. What is the best remedy for this? Valda" -47721,What does a report showing inferior myocardial infarction mean?,"Hi, He can use Plavix tab, its a good medication with low side effects, effective in most cases with no allergic condition reported against it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ",My husband went through heart surgery last summer and had three stents put in. The cardiologist put him on two different blood thinners and he is allergic to aspirin. The two thinners are Effient and Cilastizol. He is having a very bad reaction to the Cilastizol with diarrhea and was told to take only a quarter of the pill once in the morning and once at night. Is there another blood thinner that can be prescribed rather than the Cilastizol? -55913,Does mold cause high blood pressure?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can I can understand your concern. Since you child is having downs syndrome, possibility of congenital heart diseases (CHD) is more. CHD like valvular heart diseases, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) etc are common. And both these can cause enlargement of heart. They can cause also cause heart failure and pulmonary edema. This pulmonary edema causes pneumonia like changes. So pneumonia and her heart conditions are associated. So better to consult pediatric cardiologist and get done 2d echo for the diagnosis of this. If you don't treat at present, her condition will worsen a day her life will be in danger. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. ",My 9 month old baby girl has an enlarged heart. She has down syndrome and had a PDA which was corrected by catheterization at 6 months. What is causing the enlargement of the heart and how can it be corrected. What are the risks of the corrective action is not taken. The emergency room doctors also picked up some possible pneumonia in the lungs - is there a link? -241033,Does the Methadone elevates the BP and what does QT levels mean?,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicThe symptoms, you have mentioned, are more towards recurrent depressive disorder and in that case, he needs combination of antidepressant. I would suggest you venlafaxine with mirtazapine. It would help to control depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance. I don't think, he needs mood stabilizer. Rest you can discuss with his psychiatrist.Thanks ","My boyfriend has been on antidepressants for 17 years. He started with Prozac for a few years and it worked until he got off of them. When he tried to get back on it, it didn t work so he was given Zoloft. Zoloft worked for a few more years until he got off of ti. Then he tried to get back on it and it didn t work. The next thing he took was Paxil for a couple years and then got off of them and again, tried to go back and it didn t work. Lastly, he was given Prozac again and this time it worked until he got off them after being on it for a couple years. He was doing OK off of Prozac for 10 months until he had a stressful situation at work which brought him back into depression again. His doctor put him back on Prozac but it didn t work so he has tried Lexapro and Zoloft and none of them work now. His current symptoms are depression, anxiety, agitation, tearfulness (all day), restlessness. Now his current psychiatrist wants to put him on mood stabilizers which he s never taken before but he doesn t know if he truly is bipolar or not because he s also been taking Klonopin (1.5 mg at night) for the past 8 months and he believes that has caused his depression and anxiety to get worse when they wear off. His doctor says he now might be in mixed state and recommends mood stabilizers (Lamictal) but he s confused because it s been 9 months and wonders if it truly was bipolar would it really last that long and plus he s never had any highs (good) just majorly depressed and crying spells all day long, aggressiveness and agitation?" -141331,What causes lower back pain?,"Hello, I have studied your case.If you’re MRI says L 5 S 1 disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty.Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care. ","hi i am having severe back pain on some days. After MRI , they found ''left centro-paracentral herniation of L5-S1 IVdisc indenting the cal sac'' . I want to know what is the effective way of curing this? I am hesitant for any surgery. Also, how acute is this problem? Is it something if not cured immediately going to impact my future mobility severely?" -15,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -166404,What causes swelling in ankles?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.The pain at the bottom center of the rib cage could be due to a renal infection or a stone if the pain does not seem to be muscular in nature. This can be ruled out after getting an ultrasound scan done.If the pain is aggravated with deep breathing or coughing then a rib injury or a muscular sprain is likely.The other causes that need to be ruled out include lung infections like pleuritis. Stopping smoking might help in reducing the symptomsI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","I have a constant pain under my right rib cage that sometimes radiates to my back. Also, on occasion goes to my left side. From a scale of 1-10 the pain is a constant 1 and often goes to a 4 . I have had ultrasounds and all kinds of lab test all normal with the exception of elevated liver enzymes. Gallbladder removed 18 months ago." -82719,Where can i get the best kidney transplant ?,"Hi, The rising creatinine values indicate renal failure mostly due to diabetes.There could be other causes too but diabetes could be the most important since he is already diagnosed.Dialysis will depend on his output.When he has inadequate output then the dialysis will be necessary.Some other cause should be looked for if the levels are fluctuating more than 6 months. ","my father is having dibetes and high blood pressure since last 6 years. His createnine level in December 10 was 1.6, however in the same month he was hospitalized coz of breathlessness & hypertension . since then his createnine level shooted upto 2.2 and remained progressively increasing and sometimes decrease (some of his cretenine values for january 11 & feb 11 are to 3.1, 2.8, 4.8, 3.9, 4.2 and his latest reported value is 3.3 mg/dl. his urea level is also high (100) kindly suggest whether he require dialysis right now and at what level dialysis is recommended. what is the reason of such fluctuation in his createnine level in such short span of time." -91962,What does a lump on the jawbone indicate?,"Hello,Painful lumps on the fingers indicate possible alterations at microcellular level with fibrous tissue changes to certain areas of the body. A better insight can be possible with a detailed history, physical examination and certain basic lab tests.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ",I have been on Plaquenil for several years and I am getting many nodules on my fingers that are increasingly growing in size and causing pain and discomfort. My Dr. says it's unusual since I'm not on Methotrexate. When I was on Remicade they went away but I got a serious infection on Remicade and ended up with sepsis.Do you have any suggestions? -144839,"Having middle back pain, pain slightly above and behind the diaphragm area. It is achy. Any suggestion?","Hi Kenny, You seem to have injured your back muscles. A lot of the muscle fibres in each muscle are torn to cause this kind of pain. You should have seen a physician for an Xray of the back. You need prescription drugs which are muscle relaxants. You will get better in two days. In addition a course of antacids are also required. Because of the pain, there is sympathetic activity happening which causes the bladder to contract more than usual. ","I was in bed and twisted to turn off my lamp when I had a sudden sharp pain in my mid back area, also have had the constant feeling of having to urinate for the last 4 days. I have never felt pain like this in my life, could barely drag myself to the shower, Hot shower nor ice has helped. I m 35 and have no past problems with any of these symptoms." -67550,Suggest treatment for fever and chest congestion with high level of ESR and SGPT,"Hello,Welcome to HCM.Thanks for the query.You require to take Flucanazole once a week for 3 months and also be very meticulous about personal hygiene.It would resolve the problem. If it does not you should check your immune status.I shall be happy to answer more queries.Take CareDr Noble Zachariah ","Hello, I get thrush two weeks before my period is due evry month I take all the pills and potions and nothing stops it. I have had a course of anti bioctics and this helped for 6 weeks but then it has come back again. This is now 6 motnths. After 3 months they did swabs and thrush was present but nothing else." -153779,What causes pain in back and shoulders after a sunburn?,"Hi, As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I get a sahrp pain that runs from the bottom of the knee through the calf down to my second from last toe. It does not do it all the time, might be a couple weeks between. But when it does it is very painful. The muscles do not get stiff but i can not walk and usually lasts from 5 seconds to 20 seconds." -13745,My mother has cough and problem with breathing. Please advice.,"Hello Sir. Asthma has many triggers. They are cold weather, dust, mist, rain and as you said, pollution is also a cause. Since her symptoms do not come down with Deriphyllin, I am suggesting the following. She needs one antibiotic to completely remove the pathogen. Also some medications to reduce cold and wheezing. Once her symptoms are reduced, we can start single-drug therapy for a month to prevent wheezing coming back again. All the above medications have to be taken twice a day. She will get some sleep due to these medications. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. How to use the inhaler? Take the inhaler, remove the white mouth cap, keep the inhaler in the mouth, and while inhaling press the container downwards once, and breathe deeply while closing the mouth. Repeat the inhaler after two minutes. Like this, she has to do in the morning and at night.Please start medications as soon as possible. After 5 days, once her symptoms reduce, stop all the drugs and start the following drug: Tablet Montair LC (Montelukast and Levocetirizine combination) 0-0-1 (at evening 7 PM) for one month. This drug also causes sleepiness.If wheezing comes again, the inhaler is enough. The inhaler is completely safe and does not cause addiction. She will get well soon. Exacerbation due to dust, mist, cold climate, pollution and rain. COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation of bronchial asthma She has to wear a woolen cap which will cover her mouth, nose and ears while going outdoors. She should always have the inhaler in hand and use it anytime if needed. ","Hello doctor,For the last 15 days, my mother is facing problems while breathing due to the current weather condition here in our place. There is too much pollution, humid weather and it is also rainy season here. She was having cold earlier, but that has been treated. Right now she is having little cough and problems while breathing. She says she feels something choking while she breathes. She has been taking homeopathy medicines but it seems it is not working anymore for her. For now, she is taking 300 mg Deriphyllin to get the ease of that blockage, but it seems it is also not working for her. Due to this, she is not able to work or roam around. She is facing real difficulty in doing household work. Please advice." -158297,Should I be concerned about the pain and weakness in my left arm?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, rowing can cause strain in the back muscles, especially in the lumbar and sacroiliac region due to load on these regions. Start pain killers and consult your physician for further management. Thanks. ",About a week ago I did 20 minutes on rowing machine. I thought I might have strained my back. I have a pain in lower right side below kidneys and my right thigh muscle hurts. My right testicle is also hurting. Could I have strained these muscles by rowing? -144633,"Pregnant, upper back pain. Normal?","Hello and thanks for the query Usually these lumps are benign and can not cause any problem. We have to worry if it starts increasing in size, aching or discharging. The best method to know what it is, is the biopsy of the lump after surgery as your doctor advised you. But needle aspiration test (FNAC) can give you an idea about that. It can be done by you doctor if you are scared from surgery. But if reports came back something abnormal than you have again go for the surgery. Your doctor advice you the best by clinical examination of the lump. Best Wishes ","HI I have a weird lump on my upper back, close to my neck on my right side. I have had an ultra sound and have a surgery booked to remove it, but not for another month. I have been having really bad upper back pains and am not sure if the two are connected. The surgern said he cant tell what it is until he sees in when he cuts. The bump is not too big and hasnt grown, it sometimes hurts. I am really confused on what this is and if I should be worried or not" -93414,What causes a head lump with pain and hardness?,"Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.Based on your query data, In my opinion ,Dear You seem to suffer from Chronic Abscess from Cold Abscess due to inguinal TB lymphadenitis as there is no pain and is with white pus,characterisitic of TB lymphadenitis.As the lump is in the upper thigh,it could be Sebaceous Cyst.Check with Blood Sugar for diabetes to rule out diabetes as the cause of its recurrence.Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied with it.Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you out.Awaiting for any further query.Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant ","Had a large, golf ball size, lump on side of my upper thigh for almost 10 years... I was told it was a fat pocket, so never had it looked at... well a few days ago, an EXTREMELY smelly beige/white puss started to leak from it, so I squeezed and it shot out.... I kept at it, and now the golf ball size lump is almost nothing.... this puss was the worst smell ever! Should I be concerned?" -171765,Do exercises help in recovering from spinal disc herniation?,"Hello, Most likely there was Cortisone in the injection. Epidural steroid injection means that the cortico-steroid injection will be placed above the spinal cord covering layer in order to spread above and below the injection level and to include a more widespread segment of the spine. It should result in better results than the trigger point injections. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ",I have cervical spondlyosis and dengenerative disc disease. I had two injections into two trigger points. Did I have cortizone injected in me? Also they are thinking of doing a epidural seriod injection what does that mean and is that better than the injections that I just had. Thanks Cindy -64474,"Suggest remedy for itching, swelling and redness due to sting by wasp","Hello,Dark urine usually means that you are not getting enough free water in your system. Make sure you are drinking at least 2 liters of water daily and avoid caffeine and alcohol as they are dehydrating. If you have any pain on urination see your doctor immediately for a urine test to rule out infection. The sore throat may be an infection so see your doctor if it is severe. Hair loss may be related to thyroid disorder so you need a blood test to check that. The coating on your tongue is usually due to digestive issues so try adding a probiotic to your diet daily and take it on an empty stomach.Regards ",Hi lately I'm waking up with abthich yellowy coating on my tongue and a soar throat. I've also lately had small pains in the lower right of the stomach and my urine is very dark yellow and smells a little even though I think I'm drinking enough in the day. On top of that my hair has been thinning for a few years but in the last few months has been rapidly thinning and for nonreason I'm feeling very anxious and nervous about normal situations?? -182741,"Rectal cancer, on radiation therapy, unable to move legs and arms, motor neuron disease, cure",no active treatment. wait n watch. physiotherapy . dr vijay chourdia ,My wife is suffering from facial palsy it effected during her 8th month pregnancy now its almost 8 months completed.she has started medicine from the day 1 but it was not fully cured face is normal now but still some 10 to 15% she needs to recover -86533,Can hep C be confirmed with absent genotype and viral load?,"HelloFindings suggests mildly raised alkaline phosphatase(ALP)level.It may be raised in many conditions like biliary obstruction,bone disease,heart problem etc.Its normal value may vary with laboratory,however it is safe to exclude all causes.You may need clinical correlation and investigations.You may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar,complete liver function test,serum calcium,vitamin D level.Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done to assess liver.Treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","Hi,I just received my blood results back and I have an elevated alkaline phosphatase of 164. Is this something to be concern about. I have had my gallbladder and appendix removed years ago and am normally pretty healthy. Am 45 years old. Would you recommend further testing?" -184183,Could chronic gastritis and pancreatitis lead to cancer?,"GOOD EVENING. You have developed a 2nd breast cancer which is triple negative. The usual chemotherapy is same for any other cancer subtype ( we dont use hormone and trastuzumab in it). However, triple negative tumors have high chances of recurring in first 3 years of life. It has been seen that platinum group of drugs if added to chemotherapy leads to a good response in triple negative tumors(though not finally approved and bigger scale studies ar goin on). We regularly add platinums to our patients of triple negative breast cancer and results are good. YOU can tell your doctor to use platinums in your case.(reference: geparsixto and calgb 40603 trials) ","I am high grade 3, stage 1, triple negative, node negative cancer. Second time , first cancer 5 years ago was er positive stage 1 , treated with mastectomy and aromatase inhibitors. What chemo is used for the triple negative? I am apprehensive." -30509,l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?,"Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore." -122186,What causes pain in upper left abdomen?,"HI.The enzymes are elevated , means there can be a problem with the head of the pancreas. This is as per your symptoms.You need a MRI for the area to get a proper diagnosis, and also an ERCP ( endoscopy )... Get a proper diagnosis under the care of a Gastroenterologist. Till then stop fatty foods.take plenty of oral fluids if tolerated. If not possible to take orally, you may need an admission and further management. ","I am 43 years old and have classic gallbladder pains and symptoms, HOWEVER, I had and ultra sound and Ct scan and they are negative.My blood alt and ast and lipase are elevated.I have pain in my upper right abdomen and need to know what my next step is. can you help or suggest what I should do?" -39631,Gray hair on the chin after laser treatment for facial hair removal.,"Hi, the gray hair is not may be due to laser treatment. Usually when laser is done only dark hair is removed. The white and grey are not removed by the laser. Hence they reappear and it looks like you are getting them. This problem can be addressed with electrolysis. This is done by a good dermatologist with a cosmetic setup. ","Hi there, This is for my sister. As she is busy so asking for her. She is 33 YO. We both sister have brown skin and dark black hair. She always have facial hair problem. I pushed her to do laser treatment for hair removal. It is working but she is getting gray hair on her chin." -38478,"Have acne on back, shoulder and arms. How long does acutret 10mg takes to cure?",acutret effects skin; hair abnormalities; hirsutism; hyper- and hypopigmentation; increased sunburn susceptibility; infections; nail dystrophy; paronychia; peeling of palms and soles; photoallergic and photosensitizing reactions; pruritus; pyogenic granuloma; rash; sweating; urticaria. ,I have been prescribed acutret 10mg for my acne problem on my back shoulder and arms. I have facing this problem from many years. Now i have been taking the medicine since last 2months. My whole back from shoulder to lower back has been blacken out due to acne problem.. Kindly suggest how much time it would to recover with the current medicine. -176375,Suggest treatment for brain injury,Hello. I have been through your question and understand yoir concern.GB is often diagnosed on MRI and 95% of the cases biopsy confirms it. The diferential diagnosis is methastasis and less common brain abscess. If in the several MRI the features are the same it is for sure GB. So I suggest following with chemo + radiotherapy (Stupp protocol)Hope this helps.Please feel free using MHC again ,"My mom recently had a brain biopsy, the results came back inconclusive? all 14 swabs of tissue? the doctors seem to think it s glioblastoma, however we want to be 100% positive before we put her through radiation and chemo. She s had ct scans and 3 mri s?" -247209,Suggest remedy for severe pain in the buttock,"There are quite a long list of other therapies for the pain. The operation issue intrigues me because the shoulder and the back are not connected. and the shoulder if it is the part down below the neck is inside the chest and doesn't get much wear and tear. If it is at the neck, then neck disk disease is very very common and almost always shows up on regular x rays. BUT. Has nothing to do with back and legs in the vast majority.Back to pain managment: There are multiple levels. Obviously the first level is what is broken and fixing it with the surgery. The second level is the pain produced from the problem. Nerve pills sometimes work. Muscle relaxants sometimes work. Amitryptiline is both a nerve pill (like lidocaine) and a blocker of pain signals at the spine.The third level is the context in which the pain is held. While lately everyone is talking about mindfullness and yoga, frankly you might as well try a fidget spinner. I am highly dubious about all of them. BUT, having the pain be directed by oneself and having it decrease is known to be among the MOST effective modulators of pain. So, if you can do exercise or physical therapy in the context of MAKING IT PAINFUL, then the pain experience is less after creating the pain and with repeating it the pain goes down (except during the physical therapy where it goes up for the first 2 months then stabilzes but is still painful). ","my 73 year old partner has chronic pain from an (operable, with a year wait list) back condition that affects his shoulder and legs. he has been reduced to being barely able to walk. he has tried hydro morph, fentanyl, and a host of other pain killers and none have had any effect on even reducing the level of his pain. in the past and for various conditions he has shown himself resistant to medications. an acupuncture treatment has been the only effective treatment so far but we live 1500 miles (southeast Yukon) from an acupuncturist. in Kelowna last year he was given an epidural and even that did not ease his pain. what other, if any, alternatives are there? we are getting desperate." -39373,Please suggest a remedy for facial skin peeling and redness,"Hello thanks for posting,SKINLITE CREAM is mailny used if any underlying pigmentation is present.It has to be used in very little quantity(only on concerned area) only at night.Excess use causes redness and peeling of skin.Suggest you to use a mositurizer one hour after applying skinlite and a sunscreen morning and afternoon of spf 30.In case if you are using skinlite as fairness cream for complexion improvement advice you to stop it. ",facial skin peeling and redness by skinlite cream by liva i use skinlite cream but i have facial redness and i am scared that the facial red atea should turn into a black spot what should i do.skinlite cream contains hydroquinone+tritrinone+memethasone furate. -240592,How to stop nightmares of a car accident?,"hello,Her behaviour of throwing human waste and using abusive language for neighbourers for no reason suggest possibility of psyhotic disorder. She lives alone with pets only- can be a stressor as there is no one all the time to take care of her.you have been doing a very good and humanly service in providing her with basic necessisity daily and by taking out time to post a query on her behalf for her well being.I think that she needs an antipsychotic like resperidone or olanzapine( initially in low doses, but may be increased later if required). She should be evaluated by a psychiatrist in person (if possible) and preffrably undergo routine blood tests- Hb%, TSH, Lipid, liver and kidney profile.Please call up emergency services for her or may be suggest her relatives to take her to a doctor for evaluation.you may start the drugs mentioned after discussing it with the treating team.With meds - she will show good response in a week or so.wish you good healthDr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry ","I HAVE A ELDERY NEIGHBOR, MAYBE IN HER 60 S. HAS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SHE HAS, NO WATER, NO PG&E. NO GAS, NO ELECTRIC, SHE IS LIVING NEXT DOOR, WE TAKE HER WATER AND FOOD, SHE HAS ABOUT 4 DOGS IN THE HOUSE AND 2 OUT SIDE. SHE HAS BEEN THROWING HUMAN WASTE, ON CARS THAT PARK IN FRONT OF HER HOUSE, WHEN THE NEIGHBOR S ARE IN THERE YARD, SHE CURSES AT THEM THROUGH THE SCREEN, I REALLY DON T THINK SHE IS A DANGER TO SELF OR OTHERS. BUT I COULD BE WRONG. HER BROTHER IN LAW OWNES THE HOUSE SHE IS IN. WITH HER MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, SHE SHOULD BE GETTING A CHECK OF SOME KIND." -94399,What causes lump on neck?,"hi.it is best if you have that breast ultrasound done as directed, if you want to know if there is truly a lesion or mass on your breast. it is safe even for your pregnancy. if further investigation will be needed such as mammography, abdominal shielding is advised. if indeed there is a mass on your breast, next step would be a tissue diagnosis of that lump thru a biopsy. it could just be an inflammatory reaction, a simple cyst or other probable breast pathology. you'll be guided accordingly by your physician thru these steps. the biopsy would tell you the nature of the mass/lump, and you'll be managed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",i have a small lump on my 2nd rib below my right breast. I have seen my GP and he is sending me for an ultrasound. I am 16 weeks pregnant and extremely worried it could be a cancerous lump. Is this likely? I am 32 years old and in good health with no background of ill health. There is no history of cancer on my mother s side of the family however my father died of prostate cancer aged 62 . -108563,Suggest remedy for mild chest pain,Hi thanks for asking question.You seems to have worsen your asthma attack with viral or bacterial infection that lead to bronchospasm.First if it found severe asthma as breathlessness even with mild exertion take nebulization with levosalbutamol and budesonide respule.It will relieve bronchospasm to some extent and you feel better.Then regularly maintain on formeterol metered dose inhaler.Take your chest x ray if consolidation present then antibiotic given.Complete blood examination also done.Eucalyptus with steam inhalation useful.Garlic is good in your case.Onion having antiinflammatory action so helpful.Wish you good health.Dr.parth ,"About a week (maybe a week in a half) ago I went to my doctor thinking I had bronchitis. (I m asthmatic and get it often) so she gave me biaxin to fight it. Unfortunately the biaxin didn t work and I ended up going to a walk in, due to my doctor being on vacation, and he told me to take my inhalers (pulmacort and the blue one). A few days ago, however; what feels like the back of my right lung started to hurt when I breathed deeply and today during work it hurt even more while I was lifting. Now I can barely lift anything and walking/moving is a chore. Both breathing and lifting hurts. I drive a standard and could barely shift gears on the way home due to the pain" -97842,What causes lump on foot after falling down?,"thanks for sharing your health concerns with us!well, it seems that it could be some hemangioma or arterio-venous malformation and needs opinion from a vascular surgeon!if you are worried much a doppler study with an FNAC TEST IS THE BEST WAY TO CONFIRM IT! but not to poke it as it can be infected......... all the best......! ","I had blood drawn about 10 years ago. The tech took three failed tries before a more skilled person cam in. Since then a lump has grown in the inner fold of my arm where the blood was taken. It is soft to the touch, about the sise of a quarter. I had it removed and now it s back again. It doesn t hurt at this size but will it affect my circulation if it gets bigger?" -114650,What are the uses and side effects of naturogest?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern.The implanon can cause a skin allergy even if it is very rare.I suggest to use an antihistamine such as Cetirizine daily.I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application such as Beclomethasone cream.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards!Dr.Dorina GurabardhiGeneral &Family Physician ",can contraceptive impnat cause hives or a skin allergy? i have bee using implanon for 3 years and had it recent;y replaced as it has expired. i never had any allergic reactions in the past but suddenly i have this hives-like rashe on both my hands for a wekk now and it seems like it won t go away! -57860,Reason for variation in blood pressure?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I read your question carefully and understand your concern. I would like to explain that your symptoms seem to be related to an eye disorder. You should know that chronic uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause chronic changes to the blood vessels supplying the eye and the retina ( known as hypertension retinopathy). This disorder can lead to small hemorrhages in the eye, which can cause this symptomatology. Other eye disorders (like a corpus vitreous detachment) could mimic this clinical scenario. I recommend consulting with the ophtalmologist and performing a fundus oculi (which is part of the ophtalmological physical examination), to establish the diagnosis. Hope to have been of help!Best regards, Dr. Iliri ","I m 58, 162cm, 70kg, fit and active. Have hypertension, diagnosed 10 years ago but blood pressure usually very well controlled. About two weeks ago, following a brief period of unexplained elevated blood pressure, and during a workout session, I noticed a mark appearing in my peripheral vision in my right eye. I thought I had perspiration in my eye but it hasn t gone away. My blood pressure is back to normal and there has been no answer to the cause of the spike. However, this strange mark, like a hair in your eye remains. Hasn t gotten any worse in fact, think it may have diminished slightly. Are you able to provide and clues as to what this may be?" -63061,Should Fluconazole be taken to treat a yeast infection?,Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand..As per your complain the first thing that I would like to tell you is that the a cold sore is a viral infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus and there is an incubation period that is the period between the time of exposure to the virus and appearance of symptoms of disease and in case of herpes it takes from 2 days to 12 days after the exposure to the virus that the disease will show symptoms..So in case if you had an exposure last night eruption of cold sore so early does not look convincing and it can be a simple bacterial infection or an acne that has occurred..You should still wait and watch and if there is formation of clusters of small fluid filled bumps you may consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and after a thorough clinical evaluation and running tests proper diagnosis can be made and treatment can be planned..As of now you can apply an antiseptic ointment and do cool compresses..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ,Hi. I gave my boyfriend oral last night and I woke up today with a cold sore. I didn't have any symptoms of it last night because I wouldn't of done it if I had. Is it possible I have passed it on? Should he get checked out by a doctor? He is very worried. Please help :( -181073,Imaging states chronic microvascular ischemic change or demyelinating plaques. Meaning?,"Hi, From your query i gather that your son has had a head injury around 6 years ago, has been maintaining well so far and now has developed psychiatric complications. And you want to know whether Depakote or Divalproex sodium is safe in him considering his previous head injury. Divalproex sodium is an anticonvulsant with mood stabilizing properties that is known to be helpful in such cases. They have been used effectively in the past to manage brain injured patients with neuropsychiatric complications. It is known to cause lesser cognitive side effects than the other available anticonvulsant with mood stabilizing properties (carbamazepine).Hope this helps,Dr Anjana rao. ","My son sustained a brain injury (diffused axonal injury) an ATV accident @ age 15(2007). He is functional ; he drives ,attends local community college(welding degree grad.Spring 2014) but sometimes gets paranoid and he might tell me something that someone said but I'm not sure if that is really the case. His childhood was not the best & now has issues compounded by his accident. My son is seeing a psychiatrist and she prescribed Depakote (I'm not sure the dose) he has not started taking the med yet but I am considered with the brain injury?" -28326,My wife's periods got delayed. Is it a side effect of Ferpill F?,Hello. Revert with more information to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, We are trying for a baby since one year, and we are under treatment for that. Our consulting doctor has told us to undergo IVF, and we are in that process. From this month we are supposed to start the final lap for IVF, and for that, we met the doctor on the seventeenth day of my wife's menstrual cycle. On that day, the doctor prescribed Ferpill F and Deviry 10 for the next ten days. My wife is done with that course, and her periods was due ten days back, but till date, there is no sign of periods. After doing some random read, I found that Ferpill F is a Clomifene kind of medicine, which needs to be taken on the second or fourth day of the cycle. Is delayed periods a side effect of a wrong dosage, at the wrong time? In the meantime, we tried conceiving naturally till the nineteenth day of her cycle, and in this time we did not do any follicular study. Please let us know your expert opinion." -6607,I am suffering from Migraine for the last 15 years. There is throbbing pain is on the one corner of the head,Hi. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I am suffering from migraine for the last 15 years. There is a throbbing pain on one corner of the head and generally the next day it almost definitely shifts to the other corner. This cycle continues. So, the frequency is around 2 headaches per week. I used to take Paracetamol and Aspirin though the medicines were not very effective. If the medicines are taken within the first half an hour of the beginning of pain, it gives reasonably good results. Two years back, my family doctor prescribed Sibelium 10 mg to be taken once every night. It gave me good results for a while but it increased my hours of sleep and resulted in weight gain and then the migraine attacks also started. My doctor prescribed Zen 200 mg to be taken every morning over and above Sibelium 10 mg in the night. This gave me very good results. Migraine attacks almost stopped. I stopped taking Sibelium and Zen 200 mg was enough to control migraine unless I am travelling by car for over 3 hours. My doctor told that the clinical dose of Carbamazepine is 1600 mg per day and 200 mg is negligible. I gradually reduced the dose to 100 mg per day and then 100 mg twice or thrice a week. Later, though Carbamazepine is not considered as a pain abortive medicine, it worked for me. I used to take 100 mg tablet whenever required.  For the last 6 months, I am feeling that I am suffering from memory loss. I used to have a very sharp memory. But, nowadays I forget names. Though, I do not forget events that much but my memory power of remembering names has become miserable. I even forget the name of a person I meet a week or a month ago. I have stopped taking Carbamazepine since June and I am taking Sibelium 10 mg whenever required, approximately twice a week, with good results. But, my memory especially in remembering names has become dull. Please advice." -48020,What causes left breast pain followed by cramp in left arm?,"Hi, I understand your concern and would explain that the episode that you describe seems to be a panic attack. By listening to the heart, doctors can learn a lot about your heart. Anyway, sometimes, some tests are necessary: - a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound - thyroid hormone levels - fasting glucose - blood electrolytes. If this episodes occurs again, I would recommend performing these tests in order to be sure that everything is really OK. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","Hi, I had one episode where i felt my heart had trouble beating and felt like I was going to pass out, as soon as I stood up it went away and my heart was beating fine. I went right to the doctor and he said my heart sounded fine and that it was a panic attack. I was not convinced so I went back to another doctor and he said it sounded great!!! Do doctors really know if something is wrong by just listening to the heart? Since then, which was 2 weeks ago I have had no problems. Thank you Crystal" -184493,Is small cysts in chest with severe pain while having lung cancer serious?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Cancer diagnosis is a challenging situation for the patient and his loved ones. Probably your father is trying to hide his emotions and wants to imply that he is the same person you and your brother knew in the past. It is difficult not to let down ones emotions and he might be a strong person or trying to be one.Please keep your mind strong and pray to the Lord to help your father stay comfortable and his cancer to be cured if possible. Please treat him the way he wants to be treated and you might seek the help of a religious or family elder to break the ice and talks small things which might bridge the gap between the both of you. Please do not worry. ","Hi there, My father was diagnosed with neck cancer and had the tumour removed recently, now moving onto chemo. He lives in another country, but was allowed to visit where i live (our home town) to ""say goodbye"" etc. He is a psychologically complicated person with narcissistic tendencies and has troubled relationships with lots of people (myself and my brother included). What i cant undersatnd is that he point blank refuses to talk to or see me (but will see everyone else). This may have been ""normal"" behaviour for him in the past, but given that life is now imminently short, i can't understand why he refuses to see me, his daughter, even if it means he or i will never see each other again. I am deeply upset by this and confused." -206301,What causes fever with headache and knee pain?,"It seems your baby has bronhitis, you should start giving to her antibiotic -amoxicillin-advert syrup according her weight 50 mg/kg, approximately 125mg 2times. Then also you should give cough syrup-relent(ambroxol 30 mg+cetirizine2,5mg)- ambroxol 1-2 mg/kg ,aproximately 1,5-2ml 2 times. For temperature give to baby paracetamol- calpol syrup according her age. Drop nasal drops for baby 2drops 3times and wash her nose with saline solution. Do vibrational massage of back.You child needs in nebulizationI am wishing you speedy recoveryDr.Svetlana ",My 4 month baby boy has cold and cough. His nose is running and he is weezling also.He can't sleep for only one hour bcoz of cough. He wake up with cough nd atart crying. Pls can u prescribeme any medicine for now tommorow I will see the doctor for him pls reply as soon as u can -241882,What to do for stress anxiety?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.She may be having antisocial personality disorder or it could be a drug dependance. She certainly needs medical help and she should be shown to a psychiatrist. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ",My daughter has had problems since the age of 13. Personality started changing. Progressively worse as the years have gone by. The main thing is she lacks any kind of empathy. She isn t on heavy drugs but does drink and smoke pot. She has a 2 year old and a 3 year old and all of a sudden has just given up trying to raise them and left them with me her parent. Never calls to check on them but when you speak to her she is totally delusional and lies all the time to me and her friends. do you have any suggestions in what kind of medical problem she may have or how to help her. -33770,Will laparoscopy help me conceive?,"Hi,I think you should go for a laparoscopy to confirm that tubes are open or blocked. It can be opened if problem is minor and then you can conceive naturally. But as your age is 36, you may need some medicines for growth of your eggs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Khushboo Priya ",hi i am 36 years and i have a daughter who is now 12 years i am trying to conceive again from last 3 years but no success . My tests shows that both my fallopian tube are blocked and doctor advised me to do laproscopy i just want to that whether after doing laproscopy my fallopian tubes will be open and i will conceive and is there any method in ayurved to open fallopian tubes -186340,Could the bright spot on the ovary due to cancer having a history of Breast cancer?,"Pancreatic cancer per se does not cause paleness (which is probably due to low hemoglobin). Nor do the medicines that you have written she is on. So, there could be a number of reasons for her paleness. First could be a poor oral intake. If that is the case then that would explain it. Otherwise it could be due to the tumor bleeding inside. in which case an endoscopy and ablation of the bleeding will be required. Also, in this case she may have black colored stools or blood in the vomitus. First, get a hemoglobin estimation done and if it low then follow the above algorithm. ",hi my mum has pancreatic cancer and is on 100mg morphine patch plus morphine tablets she lives a distance from me so I don t see her all the time although I visited today to notice her complexion had gone completely pale and colourless I have never seen anything like this before why would this happen -61825,"Suggest treatment for itchy, painful toes caused by taking florinef","dear patient. i understand your problem.the most important cause of recurrence of mono infection is due to decreased body immunity.YOU need to focus on your diet.take high amounts of proteins like two boiled eggs everyday plus a milkshake along with your regular diet.Take a tablet of multiviatamin everyday. As the nutrition improves in the right direction,thereby immunity also improves and your symptoms will resolve fast. Its not uncommon to see the symptoms to recur. so be patient,you will get ok .mono usually lasts for maximum of 3 weeks. improve your nutrition and be patient.you will get better.hope this answers the question. ","Hi, I am 39 and was diagnosed with mono 3 weeks ago. I took the doctors advice and stayed in bed for 2 weeks. During the 3rd week I started feeling much better until last night. Now the symptoms are back twice as strong and I dont understand why. Whats going on?" -137421,severe allergic reaction,"Hi.. These are allergic symptoms.. The best method of preventing these episodes are by avoiding the allergens.. Measures such as keeping nose and mouth closed using the mask or cloth when entering the dusty rooms, regular cleaning of the room, washing the bedsheets and pillow covers, keeping the curtains closed and so on is essential.. Severe symptoms can be controlled by use of antiallergic medications.. If these symptoms are very frequent, you can consider desensitization methods.. ",i have sever sneezing when goes to a room which was closed for long time and also when exposed to dust.What may  be the cause .what are the preventive measures that can be taken from home.and best treatment for that.also my eosinophils count is 7%.What is the normal count needed. -140929,Suggest treatment for discomfort in my lower back,"Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be lumbar spondylosis.Back exercises, Diacerine, glucosamine sulfate neurotropic such as methycobalamin and analgesics (DICLOFENAC) give relief. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. ","hi i was advised by my dr that going to the gym re L1 and L2 degenerative disc problem was ok ,i work as a district nurse so my work load has been reasessed as bending causes pain,last night and this am my back is in pain,as i did go to the gym yesterday and swimming i feel that it is not doing it any good,i am 62 but i am not an old 62 yr old ,and i have worked in nursing for 23 yrs,my back has been giving me real problems since last year. thank u irene uk" -106081,"Is pneumonia associated with light-headedness, blurred vision and shortness of breath?",HiYou should do some examinations as follows:Chest x raySpirometryDiscuss with your doctor for thisRegardsDr.Jolanda ,I have a bad cough. That I can t get rid of. So their home R.E.M. that I can to help me I have been going to a lung dr and ear and nose dr. The lung only know how to shake his head and scrap his I have had this off and for years no body can help me What can you sujust -254330,How can i avoid getting pregnant?,"Hello,Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Firstly, pregnancy cannot be detected soon after conception unless you have been taking the basal body temperatures from day one of the cycle. The earliest way is the blood test which can be done ten days after ovulation. In the current scenario, the most likely cause of the spotting is the withdrawal bleeding seen after consumption of the emergency contraceptive pill which will give enough protection as you took it within the stipulated time after the intercourse. You can also expect your next natural period to get delayed by a week or two and if this prolongs, please get further help from an expert. Take care. ","Hi, I had sex with my bf on the 16th which is normally during ovulation day and he ejaculated outside. the next day I took postinor 2 first table around 2pm and 2nd tablet around 0145 am. the next morning when i woke up, i saw a brown spot . does this means im pregnant? help....." -135759,Rashes on body after wearing old sweater. Is it dust allergy?,"Hello dear.. All these symptoms indicate that your son might be having Pharyngitis. Management includes: 1. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve throat pain. 2. Analgesics like paracetamol 3. Antibiotics (if bacterial infection is suspected) 4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief. So...it will be better to consult an ENT specialist & start treatment as advised. Meanwhile...make sure that your son avoids cold food & drinks, maintains adequate hydration & takes soft, non-spicy foods. Wish him a good health & a speedy recovery. Let me know if I need to clarify further. Thanks & take care. ","after eating mixed vegetable of Capsicum and paneer, my son got pain in throat , unable to drink smoothly, continuously coughing, doc says it was allergy . Today again it pop-up. We are confused. He had Wysolone, and Histac (150 mg) and inj Effcoulin 100 mg, why should allergy attacked second time within 24 hrs after showing sign of improvement? pl advice next steps..thx Rajendra" -11623,Kindly suggest medication other than Enterogermina for gas problem in a 11-month-old.,"Hello. I got your concern. No need to give Entrogermina (Bacillus Clausii) and Hemsi-D is tonic, is not for weight gain. At this age, he is more active than before so weight gain will be slower. Monitor his weight regularly give home food and breastfeeding. Give Albendazole, and do one stool report. Indigestion. Stool routine report. Syrup Albendazole (200/5) 5 ml stat at night. Follow-up after a week. ","Hello doctor, My son is 11 months and 25 days old. He has some gas problem for last one week. And he is not eating properly, breastfeeding is done during night and one to two times in the afternoon. He does one potty a day, sometimes four potty, and watery potties also. He releases gas very often. Potty smells very bad sometimes. Can I give Enterogermina respules twice a day for two to three days? Our pediatric doctor prescribed it before two months and also before four months. He mostly has this type of gas problem. Is any medicine available for daily medication purpose to get rid of it?He is not gaining weight for about the last three months. He is always between 7.4 to 7.6 for the last four months. Pediatric suggest Hemsi-D drops twice a day. We are giving it for the last two months but not getting results. Kindly advice." -71663,How can infertility due to irregular periods be treated?,"Hello,Definitely, you’ll get pregnant but then I’m not sure about this cycle. It would have been of more help if you would have got yourself serial follicular study this cycle, free fluid, regular cycles, and your ET suggest more towards ovulation and with PCOS and the size of your follicles, I’m not very sure if you ovulated. Next cycle I’d suggest you go for some hormonal tests on the second day of your period especially LH levels, and go for serial monitoring of follicles.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Avanti Sathineedi ","I did a follicule scan on day 13 and found LO dominant follicule size 10mm and RO dominant follicule size 14mm ET 11mm Fluid in POD positive. Is it right time to conceive? I have PCOD , regular 29 cycle. I am bit overweight due to junk food intake and work stress. Medication pills does not suit me, I get nervous breakdown due to medicine intake. can i get pregnant?" -93420,Suggest treatment for a white color lump on the forehead,"hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst, a benign breast lesion. it could also be a fibroma or fibrocystic lesion. other tumor types, such as malignancy, must also be ruled out. these lesions are best evaluated clinically. further diagnostic examinations, such as breast ultrasound and mammography, will be requested as needed. regular breast examination and follow-up with your doctor is highly recommended in these cases. management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.     good day!!~dr.kaye ",I have large lumps in my breasts for 5 years now. I have went to a doctor and they did an ultra sound and I was told they were not anything to be worried about. They ache all the time and the left one is now weighing down my back and shoulders it is so big. Someone please help me. -58679,What is the substitute for this medication?,"Levipil or the previous medication is not for hypertension , it is for fit. Each time you are getting fit because of the head injury, many times after after a fit your blood pressure may be higher due to fit itself. I recommend you to consult your neurologist and change levipil or upgrade it. Keep continued monitoring of the blood pressure ",Before two year back i had gone through head injury in accident and i was admited in hospital for 15 days then i feel normal till upto six month dr. Given me lewpsy 500mg then tablet is given but after two weak due to hypertension i suffered feat in midnight when i m sleeping but i dont have any idea about what happened to me after 1/2 hour i got normal then dr again started lewpsy tablet. After six month Same thing happen due to hypertension. Now dr. Changr the tablet levipil 500mg is given. again after six month same things happen but before 3 months i was marrid. I want to know why such things happening . This side effect of head injury or tablet. -253236,What are the symptoms of pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion there is no chance of pregnancy with the actions described by you.So relax.Do not worry.The sperm will not be alive in dried semen.The chances of pregnancy are there when semen comes in contact with inside or around the vagina during the fertile period.Just mere touching the hand with little amount of semen might not result in pregnancy.So relax.When the semen is ejaculated the lifespan of sperm is 24-48 hours.Best regards... ","Hi. My girlfriend and I were together last night and she gave me a handjob in my pants. I sort of checked my pants to see if I'd came in them and I had. We snuggled for about 3 min. and then I fingered her. I'm not sure if I had contracted any semen from feeling my underwear for a second or not. Is there any chance of pregnancy, and if so how great? And how long does sperm last once the semen has dried?" -49355,What does this EKG test report for intense pain under the left rib indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder (thyroid gland dysfunction, pheochromocytoma, adrenal gland hyperplasy, etc. ). Coming to this point, I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes: - thyroid gland dysfunction - cortisol and aldosterone plasma levels - urine metanepherines. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I have yet to be diagnosed after several tests over the last 3 months. I have high blood pressure every day and my face gets red and splotchy and blood pressure medicine does not work. my neck stays red as well. I have pain on my lower right side and sometimes stomach pain. I have a dull headache every day and feel fatigued quite often. -74574,Suffering from infertility. Should i go for IVF?,"Hi, Have you had your husband go through a semen analysis? Its quite possible that the problem is with your husband and not you, so ask your doctor to run a semen analysis on your husband as soon as possible.If that is also not a problem, then IVF will be a good option for you.I hope this answered your question. ","Hi. I am 26 yrs old married since 2 yrs but doesn't pregnant.I had done laproscopy where everything was normal, after laproscopy the Dr started duphaston after 3rd day of period. I tried duphaston 6 times my follicles size will reach to 20-22mm after reaching to that size Dr was using inj hcg 4000 for rupturing of egg but still now my pregnancy result were negative,I wouldn't conceive.should I go for ivf or there is any alternative." -103956,What causes intense left-sided chest pain and swelling while treating bronchitis?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion, all his symptoms (irritable, stressful, dizziness) are due to lack of sleep (insomnia) since 1 week.So better to consult sleep specialist and get done prescription for clonazepam. Clonazepam will calm his mood and help in sleep. Once he gets normal sleep, he will be alright.Also tell him to avoid stress and tension. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. ","Husband is having strange feelings. He says he is scared. Another time he says anxious. Monday he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. He took the last dose of antibiotic today. He has answered every question I could think of with no ideas coming from them. He speaks clearly. His attitude is very stressed, grouchy, and irritable. He gets dizzy a bit, not really bad. For the last week, he has been having trouble sleeping and not eating even a 4th of his usual meals, about a 1/3 of what is on his plate." -123207,"What could you suggest for the nagging pain in the stomach above the naval area, taking Gavison has not helped much?","Hello & Thanks for asking to HCM,I had gone through the case and i think its the case of anal fissure and esophageal constriction.For conformation you need some investigation like endoscopy and anal examination either colonoscopy or manual. So do not worry go for investigation and find the correct diagnosis and take the correct treatment.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks,Dr.Soni VermaHomoeopathic Physician ","I have inflammation of the abdominal area, stools are fluffy at times, other times just short and thin, I also feel as if I had a scrape or cut on outer anal area, what could it be? Sometimes I cannot swallow without difficulty and others I need to drink liquid immediately after taking a bite of food otherwise I will start to hiccup." -186109,Does oxandrolone affect hormone levels?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. No any complications are there and ni treatment is required if she don't have any problems. She should take rest. Don't worry about that. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","My friend had sex with her husband 6 days after finishing RAI for thyroid cancer. His doctor told them to wait a month (He is 60). She wants to know if she will have complications from this; what to look for, any treatment needed etc. She is too embarrassed to call his doctor. Thanks" -190825,"Red patches on roof of mouth, oral cancer, cause?",Hi your relative is at present might be suffering from nodal recurrence after a primary treatment. If there is no distant metastasis and if his general condition is better then he may be treated with either chemotherapy or radiotherapy or both. Surgery is not an option. His chills and shaking may be because of secondary infection . Kindly check his blood counts and he needs a medical oncologist or physician consultation for the treatment of sepsis and reduced immunity. Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Surgical Oncologist mdibrahimdr@yahoo.co.in ,"71 year old patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer . Had the Whipple procedure. After 6 months, the cancer spread to nearby lymph nodes. Is experiencing severe chills and shaking about once a week. Doctors said another operation is not an option. Doctors have taken patient off of all medications except Creon??? To take before eating. Are these chills normal?" -175989,"What can cause numbness in face,blurry vision and feeling high?","Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryI will take on the reports 1 by 1First, enlarged lacimal glands are nothing to be worried about unless she has excessive tearing from her eyes. Second, EEG changes- I need to know of she was sleeping during the changes. Because then it may be normal. Else its abnormal and she has a potential of developing seizures and medial temporal epilepsy. Repeat MRI would be needed periodically in this case.Third, MCV 81 might just be within normal range depending on the laboratory. We would need to know the labs reference range. As per me its normal, but at the lower limit. Checking hemoglobin would be advisable.As for Amphetamine, it may actually benefit her, but may trigger a seizure. So I will not recommend it unless advised by a neurologist who has examined her.I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. You can upload them on the site.You can upload them with the query, or if you have a problem, send them to attachments@healthcaremagic.com with Sub: ATTN 'Your Name'. Once we receive the photos or diagnostic reports, my team will send reports / pictures to me.Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.Please click on Thanks/Helpful if found useful.Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)Best of luck.Dr Mittal.MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), CC (Diabetes Mellitus), DNB (Neurology) ","my daughter is being seen by a neurologist for headaches. she previously had ALL when she was 6 months old. she is now 10 years old. her mri showed enlarged lacrimal glands, her eeg showed intermittent slowing of the temporal lobe and her mcv is 81. should i be worried? she had a conner s test which was negative and he is still wanting to put her on vivance for adhd which i said no too." -119717,What causes constant dull pains on the abdomen?,"HI.The pain in the right side of the abdomen below the rib cage, for 4 days, which is constant aching but with periodic ups and downs is suggestive of Cholecystis meaning inflamation of the gallbladder. Other probable causes can be abscess of the liver or ulcers in the duodenum and so on. This may not be related to the tic bites you had. Malaria causing pain in abdomen is called algid malaria and the pain is all over and very severe. I would suggest you to undergo an ultrasonography first and then the other blood tests including liver function tests, CBC to know the infection and all relevant blood tests.Start the treatment with antibiotics and as per the findings on investigations . ","hoping someone can help, i am suffering from right sided abdominal pain just below my ribcage for the last 4 days. there is a constant aching there but does increase to sharp pains every now and then, these do not seem to coincide with any activities. 10 years ago i contracted a severe case of tick bite fever whilst living in south africa, and 'heard' there may be long term effect of this, that are agrivated by stress, that may cause problems, likewise i returned from holiday in a malaria zone 6 weeks ago, however i followed protocol with my anti-malarials. any ideas?" -118282,What causes abdominal area pain after ingestion?,"Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Although it requires a clinical examination of your abdomen, from your history it seems that possibly the pain could be due to a calculi in the common bile duct or there could be some kind of pancreatic inflammation. IBS would be the last diagnosis I would consider for this kind of pain. If I were your doctor, after a physical examination of your abdomen I would advise you for an ultrasound of whole abdomen with special attention to the biliary tract and the pancreas. In addition I would also get done a few of the blood tests like a CBC, a serum amylase and lipase, an LFT and KFT to aid in the diagnosis and management. Till then I would advise you for an anti spasmodic and a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",I have had a pain on the right upper abdomen with fizzing..I have no gallbladder or append. I have had a colonoscopy that was neg except for polyp near the illiocum? I wake up in the morning with a very uncomfortable feeling on the side. The pain will at times radiate around the back . I see a chirpractor also who thinks it is IBS as well. I have had these sx. for the past 9 months or so. I have a hx of IBS. Thanks -12788,What can be done for dental abscess after three rounds of root canal treatment?,"Hi. An X-ray would be required. Mostly, such cases have to go for a treatment known as apicoectomy which is draining the abscess by making a passage through bone. Some abscesses are recurrent which cause necrosis of bone at the root level. Such conditions make root canal treatment unfavorable. In such situations, extraction and replacement of the tooth will be the best option going forward. ","Hello doctor, I had three sessions of a root canal, but I am still having a dental abscess. The treated tooth does not hurt and the root canal seems to be properly done but the abscess keeps coming back even after taking antibiotics. Why is this happening? Also, how can I know what type of abscess it is (periodontal, gingival, or periapical)?" -106235,What causes bulging in the chest while breathing?,"If you have been diagnosed with pleurisy in the recent past and now you are coughing up blood, its better to report to ER and get yourself checked up for pulmonary embolism or some infection or any other pathology. ","I am a normally healthy 28 year old male. After a night of sharp pain while inhaling, I was diagnosed with pleurisy in an ER and was discharged with a prescription for ibuprofen after blood tests and an EKG came back negative. It is 2 days later and I am now coughing up blood. I also failed to mention in the ER that I had been having blood accompany my stool starting from about 7 days ago. I have been having headaches and weakness sporadically throughout this entire period. How serious is this and what should I do?" -138709,Suggest treatment for sharp chest pain and back pain,Age related degenerative changes can cause low back pain at this age. Mostly lumbar spondylosis or listhesis or lysis. Better to take one dynamic flexion-extension view of LS spine to rule out any significant problem ,well i was at 2 dif er last weekend one fri one sat. i had a lot of pain an pressure right side rib area mid right to hip along hip into back. first er said blood work was fine and chest x ray fone. i call bs. next day very bad pain went to dif er. they rewuested first er labs but took 7 hours to get also did urine. 2nd hospital said pancreotic enzym was 103. scared me still am. oredered ct scan 3 step contrats and of course dye in the vein. scan cam back normal. i also have crohns disease they say thats why they prdered 3 step scan. 7 hours after like i said they got first er labs and my pancreotic enzym had actully been 258 but nothing was wrong. im scared to death i have pancreotic cancer. i been looking up what eahc blood test the second hospital ran mean and my numbers. i still have some pain but this annoyingpressure in my mid side and back is back today and im just on the verge of prefprming my own surgery to see what is in there (not really) i feel if there was something inserted in my side the pressure would go away. -44822,What causes white heads with red rashes on the foot?,"Hi, Your symptoms seem to be related to a viral infection.I suggest you to use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen three times a day.I also suggest you to use calamine lotion for local relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi Doctor, I am suffering from severe cold and fever and cough. I was trying home remedies. Right before this I had a root canal and doctor prescribed amoxcilin. Today, I notice red rashes on my skin which have increased throughout the day. are they due to heat? can febrex plus help?" -137617,How can lower backache be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. From the history , it looks like severe muscle spasm due to sitting for long hours. If it is reducing then no need to worry. If it remains same then better to consult a doctor and get scans or treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I ve had severe pain for the last hour which has mildly subsided after getting out of the car and standing. It starts at my lower right back and side rib area and radiates through my shoulder and collarbone area. It s been real hard to breathe while sitting. now that I ve stood it s less severe. -82552,Nonobstructing renal calculi in right kidney and two nonobstructive renal calculi in left kidney,"hi. Neurological disorders including movement disorders , like in your mother's case may be seen in chronic renal failure(CRF) due to uremia or other complications of dialysis.The common causes are metabolic derangement, focal vascular lesion in the brain or drug induced disease, Insufficient dialysis can also contribute to such menifestations. Careful considerations about clinical symptoms, laboratory tests for renal and other metabolic parametres and neuroimage finding is required in such patients. She had developed lot of side effects of ROPARK AND AMANTREL as well as hypersensitivity reactions to PRAMIPEX. I will suggest to consult her nephrologist and to rule out either metabolic/ vascular lesions in the brain. Take care ","Hi,my mother ,67 yrs old,is a dialysis patient .she has to do it twice per week.for last two and half month she is suffering from an uncommon physical movement.her whole body moves in a nonrythmic involuntery way for all the time when she is awake.but whenever she gets asleep the movement remains no more.then it starts as soon as she is not in sleep.nowdays(for last 15 days)she doesnot want to take anything to eat.this symtom has started since one month but now it has increased very much. she cannot get up or sit or stand by herself.it has been a great problem to feed her or give her medicines.she doesn t want to swallow anything.it seems that she can t get the instuction from her brain .the result is that she lacs nutrition .she doesn n speak clearly.In last November she was admitted in hospital for breathing trouble.after returning home we saw that she didn t talk..she was suffering from pain in the backside of her neck.in this condition she was sent to a neurologist who gave her SERTA tablet.but she didn t recover,then she went to a neurologist who prescribed her ROPARK and AMANTREL.after this medication the movement of whole body started.then my mother was given PRAMIPEX by the doctor.but the result was that her whole body got plenty of rashes ,irritation and burn like injury.she couldn t recover from that movement too.now she is taking PACITANE100 till date.but of no result.as I told you that she is a Dialysis patient,she takes some medicines regularly,named-STAMLO 5,MINIPRESS XL5,APRESOL25,ARKAMIN100,DYTOR100,THYRONORM100,ALPHA D3,OMEZ(OMEZ has been stopped for last few days).SHE IS A HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE PATIENT.I want to know the treatment of this condition my mother is suffering from a lot." -64477,Is it a viral infection that causes tiredness and feeling sleepy?,"Hello dear,The rash in your upper thigh can be either due to dermatitis or fungal infection (Tinea) in that region.Management includes:1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief.3. Application of topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole or Miconazole to tackle the causative organism.4. Topical antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections.If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause. So that appropriate management steps could be taken.Also avoid wearing tight undergarments and trousers, as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections.Wishing you a Good Health.Take care. ","hello i am 19years old i'm experiencing something in my upper thighs and it'a itchy and red and swells, watery. . it's like a rash. it appeared last three years ago. . and now it's come back. . i guess it is triggered by eating egg and other foods like chicken skin, eggplant, shrimps. is it a fungal infection? i treated this with antifungal/anti-bacterial/anti-inflammatory ointments with some drugs (i forgot what that was\). and it's gone but now it has come back again . but it's been months since i treated this but still eruptions coming. ." -97740,What causes lump in place of removed on top of toe?,"Hi, this is probably some neurofibroma or glomus tumor like condition not that much to worry but should be investigated properly as it could be some lymph node or sebaceous cyst also!It could be aggravated if your try to mobilize it yourself or poke it; avoid that and maintain local hygiene.For confirmation of the situation please go for an FNAC test and revert back to us if necessary.wish you good health! ",I have a small hard lump between ear and temple left side. It causes some bad pain that radiates through my jaw and head. My hearing on that side also is effected. It is under the skin. Any ideas? Im a nurse so you can say pretty much anything. Junt the truth. -233918,Is frequent masturbation the cause of soreness inside the penis,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can see your problem. The white sticky substance you see is actually the semen itself. Let me explain. Semen is produced whenever you get sexually aroused. The produced semen is stored inside your body till you masturbate or engage in sexual activities. Semen is a waste product and body wants throw out. If you do not engage in sexual act or masturbation, body finds its own ways to throw the semen out. One way is dripping with urine and other was is through night fall. Your case is not to be confused or linked with any diseases or unhealthy conditions. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques for sexological problems which should help you cure your condition.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","after i urinate the tip of my penis always seems to be wet. Then I started noticing that there was a clear sticky substance coming out from my urine which caused the urine to be stuck in my penis. It s hard to get the clear sticky substance out, but when i masterbate it usually does come out. Also, my digestive system has become weird and I have stomache cramps . Please help me relieve my stress , and tell me what s wrong.and if i am sexually exited it comes out but the quantity is too much than d normal precum. and i can see stains in ma boxers.i hav done all d possible tests and everything seems to be normal.been to urologist but he docent have helped uptil now.is been happening from past two years now" -207601,What causes stomach ache in a child?,Hello. I just read through your question.The most common reason for what you describe is fluid in the ear. This typically happens as a result of a cold or other upper respiratory infection. I recommend consulting with your doctor and having the ears examined. ,I have a 6 year old son. For the past week I have noticed him asking What? a lot. I have also noticed he talks loud. This evening he had to turn the T.V. up loud. I am wondering if he has hearing loss or if it is just a ear/sinus/cold issue. He has stated that his ear hurts and it feels different. I am not sure if I should take him to have his hearing checked or to the doctor. Just needing a push in the right direction.please. -135580,Have allergic asthma. Taking Salbutamol inhaler but causes tremors in hands. Alternatives?,"Hello, Tiny little bumps that are itchy is usually cholinergic urticaria, that happens due to change in skin local temperature. Dry skin can cause you to scratch and itch, and urticaria can appear again. The best thing is to keep calamine lotion handy that helps with the itch, or a levocetirizine 5mg tablet as and when required. You will require a tablet for your seasonal allergies at which point youwill notice less of the itch skin rash. Best Wishes. ","I have an itchy rash on one wrist only. There are tiny little bumps. Some have scabs and others have a little white. The rash goes from about two inches down on my forearm to just a little above on the outside only. I tend to have allergies: both in spring and summer but not severe. The only thing that I know I am allergic to is penicillin , which gives me a minor skin rash . I have dry skin on my body but not overwhelmingly so." -214290,Suggest treatment for swollen and pain in face after tooth infection,"Dear user,Thanks for using healthcaremagic, In canada OZONE (ozonated health gum gel) avalable for oral care,Metrogyl also available online,For now you should use some mouthwash (clorhexidine etc)First you must scaling your teeth,and improve your brushing tachnique (clean your teeth proper)For scaling you should visit your dentist,Get well soon,Take care,Thanks and regards ","Hello,I live in Canada and Ive suffered from swollen gums and pus from 2 years and believe this to be a contributing factor to my bad breath and discomfort. I saw that you recommended metrogyl to someone and was wondering if there was an option you could recommend that is available in Canada.Thank you for your time." -193330,Suggest treatment for pain in hip and leg area in a child,"Hello, This seems like a temperature induced urticaria or allergic skin reaction. Nothing to worry about it. It is self-limiting, please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","My daughter is 20 months old, And EVERY time she takes a bath she breaks out in a thin red rash all over her chest, legs and sometimes arms. Her pedi. Hasnt Told me anything just to try a different laundry detergent, and a more sensitive baby soap like aveeno and i have, even though i know it wasnt ethier of the above and still no change. sense She Cant Really Tell Me what It feels Like I can Only Assume It Itches Her Sense She Kinda scratches at it and gets really aggravated when i take a wash cloth over her belly when washing her. I Want to know whats wrong so i can do everything i can to help her but nobody seems to know whats going on or just dont want to take the time to figure it out..." -208292,What causes falling of the toe nails?,"HI...staphylococcal infection can spread and in hospitals usually if it is suspected, contact isolation is advised. The risk of staphylococcal infection is definitely there. But as she has got it now, the best way would be to go about with a oral antibiotic course of Clindamycin.Topical ointment like Mupirocin will also help.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","my grand daughter has a staff infection on her butt from a stay at the hospital...she was over for a visit and helped prepare a meal..we didn t know it was contagious until we looked it up on google..she put the biscuits on the pan for me when preparing the meal.. my question is ;;are we at risk contacting the staff infection?the biscuits were baked,,,also we exchanged good by hugs..." -114943,Can abortion medication cause sore throat with white pus?,"HiAntibiotics and many drugs can cause loss of taste and smell.Many antibiotics affect zinc absorption and zinc deficiency can cause a metallic taste or loss of taste.Antibiotics can also kill good bacteria in the oral cavity thereby increasing the risk of oral infections.These infections can also affect taste and smell.Steroid inhalers can cause sore throat and increased risk of fungal infections such as candidiasis in the mouth and pharynx.Fungal infections can also affect taste and smell.Mouth gargling with salt water or oral antiseptics like betadine along with regular brushing and tongue cleaning,the symptoms can be controlled.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician ","I have lost my sense of smell and taste. I am taking Symbicort, spyriva, zyrtek, singulair daily. I take flonase and albuterol when needed. I have been taking most of the meds since December. Flonase and spyriva since mid april. If I stop any of these, will my sense of smell come back?" -124990,"Done abdominal hysterectomy. Have intestinal pain, loose bowel movements, painful urination, nausea","Hi! I do not know for what reason you have stopped taking wheat unless you are not comfortable or are allergic to wheat. You can try some kind of antacid and anti allergic drug. At the same time you can have some kind of anti anxiety medication on consultation with your family physician. In case nothing relieves you, then you have to consider consulting a gastro-enterologist. Good luck. ","I have been wheat free for 3 weeks. For the past 2 days, I have had a horrible internal itch at the top middle part of my stomach. Any answers?" -102346,"What causes persistent cough, vomiting and dizziness?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As you explain the history, it would be better for him to be examined by his doctor. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Take care.Regards,Dr. Jnikolla ","My husband takes at least 3 naps a day. He s always tired. He has been coughing for 6 months straight. He has seen a pulmonary doctor and his PCP. What could be wrong. They R/O pneumonia, bronchitis and the flu. Inhalers cough meds antibiotics doesn t help. He has a very strong gx if CA on both sides if the fhat amily. He has lost weight." -134052,Suffering from asthma. Took steriods and inhalers. Prescribed Ayurveda medicines. Any side effects?,"Hi,Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,You are having allergic problem with dust in the form of itching and Rhinitis.Yes taking anti allergy medication can affect your cognitive abilities.Please consult physician and take proper allergy tests like your IgE level and even in vitro allergy test can be done.There are relatively non sedating anti allergy medication which can help and even if it necessary to use short term oral steroids can be given by your doctor.This is good that you are taking precaution and avoiding dust this should help you.In dust hose mite is there if allergy is specific it can be treated with immunotherapy.Hope this helps.Take care.Good Luck.Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D ","I was taking an OTC med but it seemed to be affecting my cognitive abilities a great deal. I have been off the med for about 2 weeks and my allergies are killing: itching, upset stomach, (comes and goes), ear ache/itching and eyes itching. I know that I m allergic to dust and I do have my mattress encased in an allergy cover." -196772,What causes persistent cough?,Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from Chennai.By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever?Please revert back to me with answers so that I can guide you better.You can approach me at the following link.Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.Please find the link below -www.yyyyyyyy.com/yyyyyy/dr-yyyyyy-yyyyyyyyi/67696Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"my son is 8 years old, living in UK and he suffers from continuous cough once he goes to bed...we tried many home-made options....nothing works...only the medicated puf works....but that is a last solution which is used here....is there something else we can do ? please help." -257122,Was taking femodene for birth control. Now taking yasmin. Painful breast. Stop yasmin? Other method?,"Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.You are unable to feel your strings of Mirena because it has moved from its position and it could have got embedded in uterine tissue. Sometimes it can spontaneously move out from uterus and can get embedded in abdomen.Absence of strings accompanied by unbearable pain could be due to perforation in which case it is an emergency. But risk of perforation is usually high when it is inserted soon after delivery, ie., during peurperium.You should consult your gynecologist immediately and an abdominal X-Ray or ultrasound uterus will reveal the status of mirena. If it has moved away then it needs to be removed immediately and you should opt for some other contraceptive method (not another IUD) for few more months.I hope this is useful to you. ","I have had the mirena for 3 years now. Recently I have been having pains that feel just like contractions and a sharp pain every time I urinate. I also can not feel my strings anymore. I have had about 3 or 4 UTI's since the mirena has been in so I know what one of those feel like and these pains are not similar to that feeling at all. My doctor can't get me in for 2 weeks , but I am in too much pain to wait til then. What should I do ?" -229846,Suggest treatment for hydrocele in the left testicle,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Masturbation is natural, normal and not at all unhealthy if done in moderation. You are 22 and you can masturbate thrice a week if you are in good health. Premature ejaculation is mostly due to psychological problems. Your sex with your girl friend could be the first or second one and there could be the element of stress, guilty feeling, performance anxiety etc. All these problems could be attributed to premature ejaculation. This does not mean you are going to have premature ejaculation every time you try sex. Such presumptions are the problem. Next time you will be OK. Don't worry and don't generalize.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ",Hi sir i am 22 years old i m suffering from erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.i masturbate daily.but last week i had sex with my girl friend and it was horrible for me. because i reach to orgasm with in 1 min after she started to suck my penis. can it treated ? -241836,What could be the reason for my husband to find faults in everything I do?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicIn your case, you should consult a psychiatrist for proper detoxification. It is very difficult to leave injections. If possible, better to do for admission and get yourself drug free. It would take few weeks to control the complete withdrawal and craving, but that would be more effective.Thanks ",i am a 47 yr old mum who has beimg injecting ice for the past 12 months daily. i have realised that i might have a problem. i need help to get off injecting the drug. It was helping me overcome and deal with probs in my life but now all i do is cry and feel like shit. My work is suffering and my life is a mess. -73888,How long does it take for egg rupture after injection?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM. Bulky ovary means your doctor must have diagnosed you to have polycystic ovary disease (pcos). The treatment for that include weight loss, metformin, ocp's to regularise cycles.Metformin is main drug in treating it and it improves insulin resistance which is seen in pcos .Metformin also help to reduce 2 to 3 kgs of weight by inhibiting carbohydrate absorption. I would suggest you to undergo tubal patency test and intrauterine ingestion of sperms(IUI) after your metformin course.This will increase the chances of conception. Hope I have been helpful .Regards Dr.Deepika Patil ","hi, I have bulky ovaries, trying to conceive now. my age is 30.Doctor advised me goodova50g and go for ovulation induction. we tried it last month and checked ovulation with the help of kit.Ovulation done properly nd had contact during these days but It did not work and got my periods this month again. now doc advised me Metformin Tablets (obimet)500mg for 4 to 5 month.Is it correct treatment I am getting." -110569,"Suggest treatment for bronchial spasm , wheezing and cough","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection is more. And history of similar complaints into family members suggest viral infection and spread. So avoid robitussin syrup. I can having expectorant. So it will cause more coughing. Your rib pain is due to excessive coughing. So better to start antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Avoid oily and spicy food. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Same instructions for your husband also as he I having similar symptoms. Don't worry, you all well be alright in 1 week. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to you and your husband. Thanks. ",I HAVE HAD A COUGH FOR A WEEK. THERE IS MUCUS THAT COMES UP. HAVE BEEN TAKING ROBITUSSIN DECONGESTANT FOR COUGH AND MUCUS. THIS HAS GONE THROUGH 4 OF US IN THE HOUSE MY HUSBAND FEELS VERY TIRED FROM IT AND HIS RIBS ARE SORE FROM COUGHING. WE LIVE IN RI. -203760,"What could cold to touch body, loss of appetiete, crankiness and lethargy in a child with autism indicate?","HiWelcome to the HCMI completely understand your concerns. It seems that your nephew had first episode of generalised seizure. It's very important to go for electroencephalogram (EEG) to check the reason for seizures. Also, a family history of seizures, certain drugs and electrolyte imbalances, perinatal risk factors can predispose a child to seizure disorder or epilepsy.I would recommend you to take him to a paediatric neurologist for complete physical examination and lab evaluation. He may even start certain anti epileptic drugs to prevent any further such episodes.Hopefully this will help you. I would be glad to help you with any future health related question.Take care ","my nephew is in ghana , he was having a siezure with swollon lips and was very white, he was shaken on controlably had no temp, so what was going on with him he is 6yrs old he has no history of siezures i wonder what will triger that episode pls get back to me am very worried about the kid. thanks lily" -14523,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -99315,What causes lumps on armpits?,"Hi. The treatment is on correct lines but you should see a Surgeon who can examine you and advice accordingly. It could be a deeper infection or an infected sebaceous cyst. In view of Diabetes you need to be very careful of any small infection. So I suggest you see a Surgeon soon and take adequate treatment. Take care. Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. ","I have a cyst in the groin area. It has secreted some clear liquid with a little blood in it at times. I have no pain.I have been on a antibiotic prescribed by my personal physician for over a week. I take sits baths every other day.It has decreased in size since I have been on the antibiotic but not enough to make me feel comfortable about its progress.I feel I would like to see a Specialist but I don't know who specializes in the groin area. Can you tell me what type of Specialist I should see. I am 75yrs. old, weigh 230 lbs., and am 5 ft. 10 inches tall. I have had prostate cancer and had it surgically removed 7 years ago with no reocurrance since. I also have diabetes which is being handled by a Specialist." -57070,What causes low cardiac enzymes?,Hey.These extrasystoles are somewhat called PVCs or PACs which means that ur heart contraction is not regular somewhere.it is due to different causes.May be ongoing ischemia or conduction disorder.You should do ECHO and see if there r some changes.These extrasystoles are also physiologic.Good luck. ,"Dr, Greetings. I have extrasystoles (so I think ?) feel like a 'punch' in the chest and heartbeat missing when I take the pulse. I had a 24h holter done and nothing shows but extrasystoles, but I haven't felt one 'punch' during the test.Should I do something with this ? Thank you !" -53433,Should I be worried about my heart rate being 200 while exercising?,"Hello,This is the arrhythmia, where your heart rate suddenly goes up and bp falls. There are two options for treatment one is to be on medicine like Metoprolol, diltiazem. You needed to be on these drugs life long. Another option is of electrophysiological studies which is angiographic test which can diagnose and treat the arrhythmia permanently in most of the cases. Till you decide you get these drugs prescribed from local doctor.Also, to abort such episodes you should try to cough hard.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ",i had a heart palpitaion that lasted about 30 second than my heart stop beating completly for about 5 seconds i felt light headed and i bared down holding my breath to get it beating normal again is that normal for heart palpitations to cause that and i have been diagnoised with svt -181944,"History of AVM surgery and stroke. Have headache, epilepsy. Taking Keppra. Worried","Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Atrophy means shrinkage of brain. This is a normal process with ageing. In addition, chronic alcohol use would have contributed to that. Whether the brain atrophy is clinically significant or not can be decided if one examines his memory and other mental functions. A decline in memory and other cognitive functions would make this arrophy significant. Ischemia means lack of blood flow to the brain. If it is significant then aspirin would be recommended. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist ","My father is 78 years old frail elderly, lives alone and H/O alcohol misuse and abuse. He had a CT Scan yesterday and he has been diagnosed with moderate ischemic atrophy and he is being referred to the hospital for further tests. Query encephalitis , I think that is sthe medical term. Can you explain what this means and will he be assessed by a psychogeriatrician in the hospital. GP is not recommending asperine for furing of the arteries in the brain because fo h/o alcohol misuse. Does this diagnosis mean shrinkage of the brain and what will the long term diagnosis mean. Help" -248852,What causes pain in the whole body?,"Hai.this scar pain is one sort of neuralgic pain, resulting due to the surgical incision. It is due to thecut nerve endings durimg incision, which regenerate or still have life which fire out spontaneously sometimesDont worry, it is nothing serious. If it is too recurrent please apply local pain relief gels or simple moisturising creams.It usally comes down with time, or continues sometime to alonger periods.Take care .good luck ",I had a hernia surgery recently and was cleared to start training again jan 1st. I started yesturday though lightly. I was training tonight and suddently felt really intense heat to the spot were the scar is and then pain right after and instantly stopped. What causes that? -192630,"What causes vomiting, diarrhea, distended stomach and flatulence?","Hello, In gluten sensitivity, there is a large bulky stool, still, a blood test ttg IgA can rule out it. Stool examination should be done to rule out malabsorption, worm infestation, colitis, lactose intolerance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sachin Kumar Agarwal, Pediatrician, Neonatology ","Hello, My daughter just turned 3 years old. and her bowl movements have been causing a lot of concern. She has dark, very thick and sticky poop. She will poop a little at a time and I have to wipe it all off her butt with sensitive wipes and then she will go a little more, and so on. What could be going on? I have suspected that she is sensitive to Gluten / Wheat because I notice that this worsens when she has pasta and bread, cake, etc. Could you give me any advice?" -4210,Why has my abdomen pain not reduced even after taking antibiotics?,Hi. Contrast enhances CT scan of liver triphasic. If abscess is present then aspirate the abscess. Follow up after CT scan to a general surgeon online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ,"Hello doctor, I am a 52 year old female. Two weeks back, I had severe abdomen pain and got a sonography done. I have been diagnosed with amebic liver abscess. It was identified 13 days back and I was admitted in hospital for three days and was given saline and Metronidazole dosages, but still not recovered. Doctor told it will take 15-20 days to recover, but even after 10 days there has been no change. My main symptoms are pain near abdomen, frequent fever, loss of appetite, feeling weak and dizzy. I am attaching the sonography details and prescription details. Kindly check and let me know your view on this. Thank you." -166326,What causes pain in the lower back and the hip?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have xiphoid process trauma. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like physical Injury , swelling , Sore Or Broken Xiphoid Process Hope your concern has been resolved. The treatment will largely depend on the cause of the pain and the condition which lead to the pain. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon . Doctor will usually start by giving the patient some analgesics, to relieve pain. In more severe cases, where the analgesics don’t work, steroid injections might be employed as well. Applying heat and ice will also help relieve pain and swelling.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I was elbowed in the Xiphoid process and immediately become short of breath. Almost 30 minutes later, I vomitted greenish yellow liquid one time. Now it is 3 hours later and the area is very tender and I have some left rib pain. I am not having any trouble breathing, but it hurts to take a deep breath." -63410,What causes hard skin with black hole after popping a bump?,"Hi,It seems that you might be having viral fever and it is possible that you might get fever again after effect of Advil subsides.nothing to worry, fever may remain for 2-3 days more.Take Advil as and when required.Take plenty of water.Take light diet.Take rest.Ok and take care. ","hi, im 21 and i woke up yesterday with chills and temperature of 100.7. i took two advil and went to sleep that night. when i woke up my temperature was normal again. i have a small headache but just wondering if you think my fever will come back. Or if im fine now" -210809,What causes diarrhea after introduction of solid foods?,"if it is full thichness burn scar will be there , in that case plastic surgeon can help.Cream and ointment usually wont help other than healing of scar. ",Sir my son aged of 15 months had burn injury on his cheeks by falling of hot tea and a little area of skin is gone on cheeks and it is curing but can he get back the same color of skin with a patch.we arr using silverx ointment on it.is it ok or any other better plz suggest me in this concern.thank u -232945,What causes low libido with irritation on penis and on pelvic bone?,"Hello dear,The size of penis is genetically determined and it does not increase after a certain limit.But one thing should be known that the size of penis does not determine the potency of an individual.So, stop worrying about this. Also do not get influenced by any over the counter medication which claim to increase the size of penis or improve performance...it may be harmful.Having a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey increase blood flow to penis & maintains erection.Avoid stress...practice meditation..this helps in improving concentration & builds up the confidence level.Avoid smoking & alcohol.You can also do oil massage of the penis...it increases blood flow & maintains the erection.Regarding the problem of closure of opening of penis, kindly visit an Urologist for proper clinical examination.Wishing you a Healthy Life.Take care. ","im 27 years old. My pennis size is like 5year old boy in a normal state. I have sexual feelings and my pennis is getting hard and size also okay when i get sexual feelings. But only in normal state it's very less. Skin on my pennis is not moving back, it's closed. And also actual hole of my pennis is got closed and a new small hole came, from this small hole only urin is coming out. Please suggest what to do?? to whom i hav to consult??" -73244,What causes no conception despite full unprotected intercourse?,"yes varicocele causes reduce sperm count.you can go for semen analysis and sperm count, and invitrofertilization techniques. it will solve your problem. she will get pregnant easily by these methods. hope my message is helpful and thankful to you. so dont worry go for these evaluations and have a baby soon. ","hi, i am 34 yrs old and married, no children, 4yrs living with my partner...78 kg, 5`7 height, wife 5 ft, 58 kg. my sperm always flactuated and i do varicocelectomy which i think the cause of my low sperm count with pus cells 8-12. this might be the cause why my wife could not be pregnant. she was evaluated from her hormone- normal, hysterogram was patent. thanks" -213851,What causes brown ring on the tooth?,"Hello, I suspect you have a tooth abscess with systemic effects or sepsis with bacteria in the blood stream. Please inform your dentist. You may require antibiotics. I would prescribe amoxicillin for an abscess. You may have come down with a virus at the same time you had dental work done and then you are doing the correct methods. Give your body a chance to heal. A compromised system can react to stress. Keep well hydrated and make sure to have a balanced diet with adequate vitamins especially vitamin B12. Maintain proper daily dental care. Anti-inflammatory medication may be continued and heal up feel better.Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you start to feel better soon. ","Hi. I am 33 m in Doha, Qatar. Had sarcoidosis which went in to remission 5 months ago. Had a temporary dental filling inserted on Saturday. Sunday I developed fever- around 38.3. Took paracetamol 1000mg with the usual flu remedies- cough syrup, throat lozenges, orange juice. On Monday I was no better having also developed severe back stiffness and a congested cough. Replaced paracetamol with Lymsip. Last night fever was up and down- I would sweat and then fever would return. Today, Tuesday, was more of the same. Just stayed home from work after lunch and slept 4 hours- again, sweat fever off but still feeling pretty crappy. Do I need to do anything else or do I just give this time and keep fighting?" -85585,Suggest treatment for abdominal pain and liver mass on CT scan,Hi dear I can understand your concern...Let me familiar you with udiliv tablet...See it is ursodeoxycholic acid....It is nothing but just bile acid......It dissolve cholesterol in bile....It inhibit cholesterol absorption...It will also inhibit apoptosis....So it will help in gall stone treatment as well as prevention.Take this drug regularly....It might dissolve stones....Take low fat diet.....Fruits more.....Regular follow up needed.....Udiliv tablet as well as syrup available....Keeping these in mind consult gastroenterologist.....Take care.....Dr.Parth ,"Hi , I am Anju aged 34 years. Height 5.2 feet , weight 55 kgs.It is the 1st time that I have been diagonised with gall bladder stones. 2 stones 0f 14 mm each.Doctor has prescribed taking Udiliv tablets. Please suggest whether these tabs will help in reducing the size of the stones." -241502,How to treat a 7 year old who is intellectually disabled?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are 63 and you had almost enough. Means enough is enough. You know what is life and what it means to be separated. In this case, I don't think you have any emotional togetherness. Even if it is there, it should be negligible. Emotional attachment is supposed to be with those people who loves you, show affection to you. You do not have to carry on like this because you need enjoyment at this period, not stress. I think this stress, is due to your wrong decision. Take the right step.For stress, please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I have been involved in a relationship where the other person communicates very little, and is anti social. It is up to me to make all arrangements to do anything social ( and mostly this includes drinking alcohol)... If anything goes wrong, or I change my mind about going after making plans, my partner becomes very upset. I feel like I cannot talk to anyone or my partner gets upset. I am exasperated, and have decided I cannot deal with this anymore and have told him to get some counselling and to find a woman who is deaf and dumb to fulfill his needs. Because of my critisicms lately, and we just got back from a holiday, he spent 4 days not speaking to me, and that made me even more upset. I have had it and think we should part, and last night he disagreed, but today is in agreement as I am still upset with the whole situation. What should I do ? keep walking.... and find someone else to befriend (I am 63 and he is 62) I am divorced since 1991 and he is widowed for under 1 year." -185232,What causes blockage in left nostril after being diagnosed with Breast cancer?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Life expectancy and prognosis depends on site and type of cancer. However it is stage 4 cancer so prognosis remains poor irrespective of type of cancer. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is only palliative treatment. It can not cure the disease. Overall life expectancy is very low. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...how long does a person usually have with stage four and it has alreadyspread to lymph nodes.chemo and radiation he cant take because his body reacts to it.told him to get affairs in order" -239170,Suggest remedy to overcome depression and health anxiety,"In my opinion, if you want to get better then you have to face the situation, you can not get better if you try to run away from the situation. I do not know where do you stay in Kerala, please contact - Dr.Roy Abraham KallivayalilProfessor & Head, Dept of Psychiatry at Pushpagiri Institute of Medical SciencesKottayam, Kerala, if that is possible for you or you can find a good psychiatrist at your local place ","I am 24 year old man from kerala and currently working as an engineer.Now i am suffering from social fobia disorder.So kindly suggest me,can i come out from this disorder and also give me the details of the specialised doctors in Kerala who can help me.Plz give me the details immediately as this types of problem is compleetly spoling my carrier and life day by day..........." -35143,When is intercourse required for conception?,"Hello,In case of 28-30 days regular cycle, you need to do unprotected sex from 11th to 19th day of each cycle. These are the most fertile days of your cycle.You can use ovulation prediction kit to track down ovulation time and it helps to maximize chance of pregnancy.Take Folic acid and vitamin supplements for at least 3 months. Good luck. ",hidoctori am suffering from hypothyrodism and PCOS and trying to get pregnant . i am taking metformin 500mg and siphene -100 from 3rd day of the cycle . and my doc has asked me to take an hcg injection on the 9th and 11th day and get a TVS done on the 12th day i want to know when should we have intercource -170003,Suggest treatment for severe leg pain,Hi you will need consultation with a neurologist first and then if he feels than a consultation with a cardiologist.watch for functional pain in your friend. ,My friend (woman 72) has squeezing pain in right arm. They are not regular or weekly but every few month. She also recently had this in her leg behind the knee and was bulging in back of her knee. Had ultra sound and all was normal. I think she needs to see a cardiologist but she thinks they will say it s nothing unless it is on the left side. What kind of Dr. should she seek for this help. -151289,What causes jerks & twitches during sleep?,"Hello,I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing nerve conduction studies.An exercise cardiac stress test would help exclude possible coronary artery disease, although your symptoms are not suggestive of this disorder.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I am 50 non diabetic, normal cholestrol, normal ECG, overweight and taking atacand 16mg for the last 4 years for hypertension. since the last 2 weeks i have been experiencing on and off tingling and pins and needles in my left arm. At night i am fine but the feeling seems to intensify when i am under stress. My doctor has advised adding 5mg norvasc but i have not started it yet. Any advise would be very helpful." -68566,Suggest appropriate treatment for typhoid,"Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that poison ivy causes rash only. Lump and lymph node swelling are associated with some kind of infections. I suspect some kind of viral infections that cause lymph node swelling and fever, diarrhoea etc. Kindly take good antibiotics according to your family physician. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic. ","Nephew away at college had a bout of poison ivy recently. He developed a quarter size lump on the side of neck. Also having intermittent headaches which cause vomiting, fatigue and occasional diarrhea. He was treated at Urgicare and given antibiotics for poison ivy. No blood test or other tests done. This doesn`t sound like just poison ivy. He sent a pic of lump and there isn`t any poison ivy rash on his neck. Just well defined quarter size lump. He was told to take antibiotics and if lump doesn`t clear to see his family Dr when he is home for Labor Day. We suspect swollen lymph node. Is that possible from poison ivy?" -73648,IVF is advisable after many IUI failure?,HAI WELCOME TO HCM FOR UNEXPLAINED INFERTILITY IVF IS THE TREATMENT OF CHOICE.SINCE BOTH OF YOU GETTING OLD THE OVARIAN RESERVE MAY FALL IN FUTURE.SO CONSULT AN INFERTILITY SPECIALIST TO CONCEIVE SOON AND DISCUSS ABOUT TREATMENT MODALITIES.REGARDSDR.VANITHADEVI ,Hi I am married 6 years 8 months ago. My problem is my wife didn't pregnant yet. Till now we under go about 9 doctors treatment.We also completed 6 cycles of IUI. My semen count is in between 40-50 mil. Recently my wife taken laproscopic operation. In that report one tube is free flow and other one is curvy. Other reports of my wife is normal.All the doctors told that we are in unexplained infertility problem. I am also born after 8 years of my mum. Some body told that the problem will be jeans and my wife also conceive a baby after 8 years. Is that true. Or better I go for IVF. -106964,Suggest remedies for pain and pressure in chest of a child,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for heart related pain. Your chest pain is associated with eating dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is having larger quantities of cocoa. And this ingredient is known to cause gastritis. And this gastritis is the likely cause for your chest pain. So better not to take large quantities of this dark chocolate. You can eat in small pieces over 1-2 hours. Drink plenty of fluids orally. You can take antacid like pantoprazole if you feel similar kind of pain. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have an artificial heart valve, fiite 2 year ago - it is a Pigs valve. I am very well & fit. Have recently taken to eating dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa thinking it would improve health even more! But always get slight pain in chest pain after eating 2 large squares of this. I do not get this pain at any other time?" -191348,Difference between a simple spot and a cancer skin,"Hi Food particles or saliva is aspirated into the lungs while tube feeding. This will be unnoticed but can cause serious pneumonia. Your Grandpa who is coughing now may has aspiration pneumonia. Get a Chest Xay and rule out pneumonia. You can prevent aspiration pneumonia. Make him sit upright during feeding and for 1 hour after feeding is stopped. If it is difficult to sit, keep the head of the bed elevated at least 30 degrees. Regards, Dr. Jagdish ",Grandpa had cancer then stroke feeds through tube now has a bad cold what can help -121847,What causes swelling of lymph nodes in abdomen?,HiYour sympoms may be related with gerdGastroesophageal refluks diseasePlease consult your physician and perform upper endoscopyAll the bestDr.klerida ,hi im a 21yo female and i have been getting hot and cold flushes around my lower back and stomach. ive also had some bloating but it goes away within a day and also have had a cold for about 2 months just coughing and sneezing here and there. ive been on medicine for the cold and yet it still hasnt gone away. im not sure if these are all related or not can you help? -62810,"What causes red, swollen and painful bump on inner thigh?",Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain in case if the splotches and ulcer in tongue have appeared after taking antibiotic Azithromycin it can be due to allergic reaction or side effect with the antibiotic while it can also be due to apthous stomatitis secondary to throat infection and inflammation..I would suggest you to consult your treating physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to change the antibiotic.As of now he can gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..You can also take multivitamins daily...Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Motrin..Do warm saline gargles and suck ice pops..In case if it is due to side effect of antibiotic anti-allergics like Benadryl can be taken..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. ,"My son has had a cold, symptoms similar to strep with a low grade fever off an on. yesterdat Dr. said not strep or flu but gave arithromyacin just in case. Just noticed 3 large red splotches on his tongue and a little ulcer on inside of his lip. Any thoughts?." -111954,Experiencing chest pain due to a cut on the fore arm,"If you have cough for more than 3 weeks get yourself investigated for sputum examination for AFB,gram stain,pyogenic culture and sensitivity and xray chest to rule out any infection in chest.then consider for specific treatment ","I have been having chronic cough for the past 3 weeks. It started with a simple cold and fever, even though the fever and cold died down, the cough has persisted. I took antibiotics and anti allergy medicine for 5 days, and though the cough did get better during the course of taking the medcine, it has come back again. I got a blood checkup done yesterday and my esr has been reported as 45. Everything else is normal. Also, I have no other symproms like fever/headache etc. Also, th cough increases if I do an intense physical activity. I am on anti-allergic medicine again." -43625,"Diagnosed with scalp psoriasis, cured with treatment. How long should the medicines be taken?",Hello Psoriasis is not communicable. Doctor is treating you for a fungal infection as well as for contact dermatitis. That's the rain he had given fluconazole and propyzole cream. I would recommend that you continue with HH Salic 6 ointment. If the diagnosis is contact dermatitis that will be helpful. ,"i touched a patient who is suffering with psoriasis vulgaris. Next day, i got mild itching and exfoliation of skin on my fingers. i want to whether psoriasis is communicable. My dermatologist has said to me that i am suffering from contact dermatitis and he prescribed me initially propyzole cream and levocetrizine . i have no relief with symptoms. once again, i consulted him and he changed the drug to HH Salic 6 ointment and oral flucanozole and levocetrizine. i am suffering from diabetes for the past 6 years and i am in good control with oral medications." -28927,Please see my father's reports and tell me if he has a heart problem.,"Hello. I have carefully gone through your father's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). He has got two problems, a heart disease called coronary artery disease and gastritis. His ECG shows abnormalities and his troponin level is also elevated, indicating a heart attack. However, the echocardiogram is grossly normal, meaning there is no significant damage done yet. The medicine that he is taking are fine, and he needs to continue the same. He should undergo angiography and if needed stenting, to prevent heart damage. His creatinine is elevated, which indicates kidney damage, due to high blood pressure. So, blood pressure should be accurately controlled by doing the following. For gastritis, try doing the following. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, My father was admitted to the hospital last month, due to pain in the stomach, left hand, and shoulder. He is hypertensive from the last two years. After doing some tests, the doctor said that there might be a problem in the heart. I am attaching his reports and prescription. Please give your opinion." -221258,"Recovering from flu. Lump in roof of mouth, painful. Have pudendal neuralgia. What could it be?","hello and welcome to hcm forum, i would be glad to answer your query, it is quite clear , that the wisdom tooth is impacted and needs to be extracted soon. sometimes , wisdom tooth is malpositioned , therefore is unable to erupt, it causes the gum over it to swell and cause symptoms like fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, head ache, etc.this condition is referred as ""pericoronitis"" i.e inflammation of the soft tissues covering the wisdom tooth. the treatment involves antibiotic and pain killers, antibacterial mouth wash should be used(twice/day) for a week, dentist will then decide when to extract the tooth. i advise you to continue with warm saline rinses(3-4times/day), along with antibacterial mouth wash. kindly visit your dentist who will prescribe you antibiotics and pain killers to relief all the associated symptoms. i hope i answered your query, i wish you good health, take care.+ ","Hello. What heath implications can come from impacted wisdom tooth? Have lower on its side under gum. Been ill for past 3 or so months, tinitus, sore ears, throat at times, sore eyes, headaches , light headed, vey fatige. Wanting to know how much may me related. Passed week had smelly like discharge of blood . Been rinsing with salt water. Small gum lump over impacted tooth. Any help good. Surgery is booked in a month time." -244493,"Feeling unhappy, can't control emotions, getting angry when close to periods, dizzy, thinking about suicide. Is it normal or some kind of sickness?","Hi. As per my evaluation of your situation it appear to be a problem of marital discord and secondary adjustment disorder. You may be suffering from depression and may need intervention. All you need to do is to consult a psychiatrist and explain the whole situation. Depending on the result of evaluation and it's result, it can be clear what is the final diagnosis and which intervention is required. Your husband may also be called and you guys may be given marital therapy . Or you may be given treatment for underlying depression. You must consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible as these situation usually gets aggravated and cause longterm and severe complications. ","i m 28 year old female, married with a 3 year kid. I am quite stressed becoz of my relationship with my spouse. we frequently fight, and as a result of being critizied, blamed and abused by my husband and facing lot of sarcasm for everything bad happned ever to him, i end up slapping(20 times atleast) or injuring myself and even tried suicide once. its a routine now. plz help" -9927,Should I opt for an MRI for a 10 month old child banged her head on a chair?,"Hello. The mark on eyebrow may be some superficial injury. Your kid is not having any symptom of deep brain injury. Your kid was back to play shortly after an injury. Did she have any headache or vomiting or weakness of one side of body or seizure? If not, she is unlikely to have any internal brain injury.Slight bleed inside brain/ small undisplaced fracture heal spontaneously and in the long term may or may not cause a seizure. Might be you are a very anxious mom. If you are much worried, you can go for MRI brain, if it comes out to be normal, your anxiety level will decrease. But if no such symptom in kid, there is no need for doing tests. ","Hello doctor,I have a 16-month-old child. When she was 10 months old, she banged her head between her eyes, inner left brow rather firmly on a blunt object. She was attempting to stand up holding onto a chair, and when she quickly sat, her head firmly bumped the bottom of the portion of the chair which is made of metal. She cried immediately and vomited once but otherwise seemed fine and in a short time was back to play. From all, I read online, and the other family around there was no need to go to emergency.A few weeks later, I started to notice subtle changes. She developed a deep scowl that seemed to favor her left side where she hit. Also, the mark where she hit still came out when she was upset (it still does) and rubbing ensued. I took her into her Pediatrician and told him all three weeks after it happened. I Showed him pictures of the chair where she hit as well as images of her the day after and tried to explain the scowl, the rubbing, and just how I felt something was amiss.He assured me she had none of the symptoms associated with severe head trauma. Six months later and a few visits then all for the same thing I am still unsure and wish we could have look to make sure no tissue or other damage has been done. My question is, if internal damage was done to a vessel or two or a small fracture occurred, is it possible for the symptoms to be slight at this time and if there is a minor ever so slight bleed inside, could it take months if not years for visible signs to occur and irreversible damage to follow suit? Would it not then be too late? Should I push for cranial sonography or MRI?" -124903,"Pain in abdomen, radiating to shoulder, breathlessness. Took Oxycodone. Suggest some painkiller","Hi ! As your pain is on the left side towards your left groin, one can not give much weghtage to the diagnosis of appendicitis, as the pain of appendicitis is mostly on the right side of lower abdomen, which may radiate to the right groin in some atypical positions of the appendix. Left sided appendix is one of the rarest entity. ]We can think of more common entity for pain on the left side of your stomach and lower back like collitis or food poisoning etc, as you give a history of eating outside food much. Also as you are constipated obviously because of your dietary habits, you may be developing diverticulitis of sigmoid colon ( a part of the colon) which can give rise to severe pain on the left side of abdomen. In my opinion, you should consult a gastro enterologist/ surgeon, who may decided on an ultrasound abdomen or a GI endoscopy apart from other routine investigations, depending on the clinical findings once food poisoning is excluded. Once you are treated and cured, please do not forget to modify your dietary habits like adding more of roughage and liquids in your diet. Wish you an early recovery. ",My stomach hurts and my lower back hurts. If i eat any more food i will want to throw up. I couldnt sleep well last night due to the stomAch and lower back pains. Now i also cant poop. 2 years ago i had similar symptoms and was just very constipated from eating a lot of mac n cheese. However im concerned i might have an appendisitis because the stomach pain is now going towards my left groin area under my stomach though the pain isnt severe i have a feeling it can turn out to be. How do i tell and what should i do? -257449,"Had unprotected sex, delayed cycle. Earlier taken Levonorgestrol. Pregnant?","HI,thanks for your query.your irregular periods is due to hormonal imbalance.if your urine pregnancy test is negative take progesterone tab to support your endometrium which prevent further bleeding after consulting your gynaecologist. ","hi i missed a few pills last month then carriesd on taking it till end off packet ,the i had my period and was on it for four days then stopped then about five days later stared to bleed for two days, the stopped then four days later started spotting and its been going on now for two weeks have done pregnancy tests and there negative can u help?" -11651,What are the chances of re-tearing of acromioclavicular joint after surgery using cadaver tendon?,"Hi. There is a high likely chance since you are symptomatic (pain and swelling). Subjecting to vigorous exercise and history of previous surgery adds to the suspicion. It is better you get evaluated and treated earlier. Though cadaver tendons are stronger and it is been 1.5 years. It can never equate your original strength. First get your pain and swelling down with analgesics and get an X-ray. If no bony injury and pain persisting, get an MRI done. X-ray followed by MRI shoulder if needed. Acromino-clavicular joint dislocation. Analgesics and anti-inflammatory followed by evaluation. ","Hello doctor, How likely is it to re-tear (or re-separate) the acromioclavicular joint after surgery was performed on it with a cadaver tendon? It has been a year and a half post surgery. He was lifting 50 lbs overhead, wind pushed equipment back, causing loud popping in left shoulder (previously had surgery). Shoulder is now presenting with swelling, no mobility and pain.I want to know the likelihood of acromioclavicular joint getting separated again." -69368,How to check if tuberculosis is active?,"Hello, thank you for your contact to healthcaremagic. If I am your doctor I suggest you that mantoux test is not a diagnostic test. It is a prognostic test. It s positivity indicates that you are allergic to tuberculin protein. It does not mean you have tuberculosis. It is positive in number of other conditions also. But you should be investigated for sputum for ZN stain. If you want to know anything else you can contact me. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. ","my mantaux skin test report is positive, erythema 16mm induration 14mm..my chest xray report done today says both perihilar and lower zones show bronchovascular prominences. The hila, medial aspects of lower zone of right side, are congested. Costophrenic angles appear clear. Domes of diaphragm are regular. Cardio-thoracic ratio is normal. I am 24 years old male. My weight and height are respectively 60kg and 5ft 3inches. I am suffering from cold for 3days after staying wet for considerable amount of time and have been taking medication for that. Otherwise I am healthy. So, should I worry about my mantaux report??" -37357,Taken progesterone before bleeding. Will there be complications in pregnancy?,"hi,thanks for the query. You need not worry about bleeding before becoming pregnant.It all depends on your scan report after becoming pregnant.If the ovary from which the egg had released shows a corpus luteum with good blood supply,and if your hormonal levels were normal you will not need progesterone.considering that you also had a spontaneous abortion,progesterone can be given,no harm ",In my first pregnency i have a bleeding in first trimester . for that bleeding i take progesterone tablet . Now we are planning to a second child. And i have a abortion also occured. In my next pregnency is i take a progesterone tablet before showing a bleeding? Is it good or bad.For a no complication pregnency what we are doing.Please give right answer. -173649,What causes tingling sensation in the back of the head?,"Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!I understand your concern and would explain that his symptoms could be related to blood pressure fluctuations. It is important to investigate for the possible causes of these blood pressure fluctuations. For this reason, I would recommend performing some tests (if you have not performed them yet): - blood electrolytes- PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction- a Head Up Tilt test for possible orthostatic hypotension. Considering the fact that he has been smoking for such a long time, I would also recommend performing a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ","For the past several months, my 42 year old husband has been experiencing headaches, dizziness, light headed, weakness, fatigue, unstable blood pressure going really high or really low with no in between, night sweats, and says he s freezing a lot in the evening hours. No fever. He s had exams/blood work for diabetes, etc. along with MRI and stress test, which all report back normal. He has passed out with these symptoms. It appears to get worse each week. There s definitely something going on with him but we re not getting results from family physician or ER physicians. I truly feel he may have a blockage decreasing blood flood to the brain. Yes, he has smoked since he was 15-16 years old. Please advise." -185680,Does ovarian cancer cause blood discharge in the stools?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.He has thyroid cancer and calcium level problem. Treatment of thyroid cancer depends on type and stage of cancer. Total or subtotal thyroidectomy followed by chemotherapy or radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. He should take calcium supplements to maintain calcium level. then he should check his PTH and vitamin D3 level also. then set the dosage accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","My relative is 28 years old - male - his is a Medical Doctor living in Turkey. One month ago his was diagnosed having Thyroid Cancer; He has under gone an operation following the operation, after 48hrs later he has been suffering frequent heavy spasms. His is diagnosed lacking and maintaining calcium levels, He has become hurry bore syndrome. He is receiving during the last month calcium drip in his arm. He is taking other drugs in relation to this illness Doctors unable establish the correct dosage level of the drugs in order that the calcium to remain in the body." -191804,What could be the blood in my daughter s panties?,"Hi,It is quite common to have this type of stools in infants below 6 months - nothing to worry, and need not consider as diarrhoea. Just try to wean off similac and change to breast milk alone if possible. Sometimes this helps in improving the consistency.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician ","my 75 days old grand daughter is having loose motion for the past one week. The motion is loose, watery and yellow and white particles like curd are seen in the motion and motion is done two or three times in a day. She is given breast milk and baby food Similac. The child is quite healthy and no other problems. Kindly advise the reason for this and advise any treatment to be provided. Abraham" -157508,What causes pain in the neck and upper back?,"Hello, It could be arthritis or ligament or tendon injury. Consult an orthopaedician and get an MRI scan done. Sometimes you might require an arthroscopic repair. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","hi, my husband s knee was painful & swollen for approx. 2 weeks, someone mentioned that it could be gout (which he gets in his foot) so he took a round of gout medication. The pain is about 80% gone but the swelling is still there and now his calf & ankle are also swollen with pain in his calf. No recent injury has occurred with this leg." -150176,"Anemic getting blood transfusion done. Blood test showing bone marrow releasing immature blood cells. Loss of appetite, tired. Should I be worried?","Hello, As you have these symptoms Neurological and vascular problems should be ruled out .For neurological problem NCV test an Vit B 12 level should be done .For vascular colour doppler of both limbs should be done .If both these are ok then no need to worry . for itching and all that you can consult dermatologist ","Two days ago, both of my big toes began itching intensely and later that night before bed I noticed they were numb. They were numb all day yesterday at work ( acute care physical therapist) and any time that I sat down to write notes for more than 1 minute, I felt like I had to constantly curl my toes to keep my feet from falling asleep. I thought maybe my sneakers were too tight bc my feet have fallen asleep when I ve been exercising plenty of times, but it did not help. They don t fall asleep when I m asleep. For several years I ve had occasional itching around my ankles, especially after being in the shower. And I do not have diabetes as I was just checked twice in the last year and not even close. I m only 25 so I hesitate to think its a vascular issue but I m no medical doctor..." -190362,"Had gall bladder removed, problems with belching, painful stomach, small polyp in abdomen, taking coconut milk, bananas. Why dizziness and lightheadedness?","Hi, as you have mentioned your radiologist did not conclude about cancer probably your lump may be for other reason. your age not mentioned. there are many cause of breast lump but they vary according to age. on X-ray mammogram BI-RADS score to be reported . on the basis of this scoring nature of lump can be categorised. consult your radiologist. ","I recently had a breast exam and the nurse said I had a thickening of the breast that ended as a shelf over the center of the breast. I have a mammogram scheduled next week. The last mammogram I had 6 months ago showed a small (pea size) tumor that the radiologist said was self-contained and didn t look like a cancer , but he scheduled a 3 month follow-up. So I have had 2 mammograms in the past 9 months. There was no evidence of this thickening at my last appt. 6 months ago. What could this be?" -74752,"Unable to conceive. Taking ovashield, duphaston. Doing follicle study. Worried","Hello, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das Look, whatever your doctor says, one thing is clear that you are fertile. The previous pregnancy is a proof of that. I think you should take a second opinion. Now a days, the definition of low sperm has been changed. So, you should consult with an infertility specialist with the semen analysis report. I think you do not need anything. Hope, this would become helpful. Reagrds. ","hi. Dr. A Chakravarthy. My name is rizwan and i m from Pakistan. I have a problem in my sperms. Doctors say that My sperm quantity is low. My wife was pregnant in our 1st year of marriage, but DNC occured due to certain reasons. Doctors said that the growth of baby was very slow so we have to go through DNC. Now It takes three years to my marriage and still trying to conceive. Some doctors in pakistan recommend me Proxeed Plus and also using it from the last month. Sir, What medicine can u recommend me to improve my sperm quality and quantity to conceive. Please do reply. regards rizwan arshed YYYY@YYYY YYYY@YYYY YYYY@YYYY" -112927,What does the chest x-ray that shows the lungs are hyperaerated with flattening of hemidiaphragms indicate?,"Yes TB can reoccur.However both the doctor who prescribed tuberculosis treatment without doing a sputum test and the health unit who ended up doing test of saliva are wrong.What your dad needs to do is to give a proper sputum sample and not saliva for the test. If he is bringing out some amount of sputum, then a better test to do will be GENEXPERT/RIF test for tuberculosis.If he is not bringing any sputum then u need a HRCT to confirm the lesions seen on Xray chest are new or old ","My dad had undergone 6 months medication for tuberculosis 4 years ago and few weeks before he got severe cough and fever. I got worried so I send him to the hospital. He did chest x ray twice . The result says that there are fibrohazed densities in the right upper lobe and hazy densities in the right lower lobe. Impressions: minimal PTB right upper lobe and pneumonia right lower lobe. His doctor prescribed a medicine for 6 month medication same as what he prescribed before but what he said is it seems that the TB occurred again. To get a free medicines we went to a local health unit but when they test his saliva, he said that he was negative on TB? What was result means? Does his disease re occur?" -4713,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -188225,Does taking duphaston during pregnancy cause cancer to the child?,"HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.No, this cannot be a build up of stools.They would not come out and form a lump like this, even if you are constipated.THis is most probably a lymphocele.Owing to the radiation, the lymph vessels get thrombosed and blocked.Lymph gets collected forming a lymphocele.ANother possibility with the history of endometrial cancer is that this could be a lymph node.Please do not ignore it.IT could also be another separate discrete vulval swelling.IN view of previous history of cancer, do not delay consultation.Dont worry , it is most likely to be something benign.All the best.Take care. ","Hi I am a 65 yr old lady, I had endometrial cancer grade 1 4 yrs ago had hysterectomy followed by 25 treatments of radiotherapy, all fine, now got lump appear in inner left area of groin, I have to take movicol as I am always constipated, could this be a build of of my poo as I do struggle to open my bowles, I am quite worried about this, I do suffer with anxiety as well and I am on tablets for RLS , I was on tramadol but have taken myself off it 2 days ago because of its side effects, any advice would be appreciated, thank you" -123555,Burning in upper abdomen. History of mass removal operation from intestine. Could this be acid reflux?,"Hi,the type of pain you are giving as history is usually of kidney or ureteric stone. And you have mention that there is chance of pregnancy, i'll suggest you to go for USG whole abdomen. It will show if you have stone or any ectopic pregnancy( pregnancy outside uterus like in fallopian tube).Its better to consult your local doctor for full evaluation.regards. ",i have been getting lower abdominal pains for 3 days now none stop..they havnt got anybetter.but seem to be getting slowly worse. i was awake most of the night as i started to get the odd sharp pain rip through the right side of my body. and now my lower back. i have taken pregnancy tests but what else could it be? i hope you can help me thank you -11395,Is it safe to have Ashwagandha along with Effexor and Trazodone?,"Hello. Effexor (Venlafaxine) and Trazodone are good drugs for depression and anxiety but will have some side effects. You may take Ashwagandha 600 mg (morning and night), Centella Asiatica (morning and night) as a supportive therapy. There must be one hour gap between modern drugs and herbal supplements, to prevent their interactions. Consuming Ashwagandha and Centella Asiatica is safe. On a long term basis, it will reduce the side effects of modern tablets and also stabilize the nervous system functions. ","Hello doctor, I am on Effexor 187 mg and Trazodone 50 mg at night for depression and anxiety. My depression and anxiety have been worse, and I did not want to keep going up on with more medicines. So I tried Ashwagandha 600 mg in the morning and have seen a great deal of help in my mood and anxiety. I have not even considered if it is safe with my medication. Kindly advice." -22165,I have tiredness and vitamin D3 deficiency. Please advice.,Hello. Vitamin D deficiency is one of the common cause of generalized body pain. It is more frequent in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Back pain can also be due to osteoporosis or degenerative (age-related) spine changes. It is better you start taking Calcium and Vitamin D rich diet which includes milk and milk products and meat. Back extension exercise and core muscle strengthening exercises can be done. Vitamin D sachet 60 k unit once a week. Tablet calcium 500 mg twice a day. It is better to get X-ray lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral to rule out any other pathology. For more information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hello doctor, I am 51 years old feeling frequent lower back pain and tiredness. BP, sugar and other tests are normal but my vitamin D3 is deficient. Please advise." -203652,"What is the cause of dizziness, leg pain, vomiting and fever in a child?","Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from Chennai.By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever?If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing and I suggest you meet a paediatric pulmonologist who is near your place.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My 1 1/2yr old baby has a cough that wouldn't go away. I figure that he have a chest cold. What can I give him since all the pharmacies &stores are closed today? He really wants his milk right now, but t hat irritates the cough & makes him vomit. What can I give him?" -49064,What can cause chest pain and indigestion after a coronary angiography?,"Hi, You may be suffering from resistant hypertension may need to be evaluated for secondary causes of hypertension. Use diuretics and vasodilators to reduce hypertension. May need to check your kidney function or left ventricular hypertrophy or microalbuminuria, etc. Take low salt diet, regular exercise, avoid counter acting medication. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I suffered a heart attack in the middle of March, had 5-way bypass surgery, went thru cardiac rehab at the hospital & was put on 3 kinds of b/p meds.......Clonidine (0.2 mg), 2x/day, Lisinopril (40mg) 1x/day and Metoprolol (75mg) 1x/day. In the past few weeks, my b/p has been running quite high in the mornings. Yesterday, it was 194/97. I am 72, 5 9 & weigh 220 lbs. I have an appt with my cardiologist tomorrow morning. What should he do to keep my b/p low overnight? Thank you, Lynda E." -39463,Suggest treatment to get rid of scar,"hi...thanks for sharing your problem...different people have different quality of skin and so scar development...i would have suggest more accurately if i have the history,timing of wart excision,duration of scar and a picture....for the info provided i will suggest to massage the scar with white petroleum jelly or bapscar gel...is you got hypertrophied scar(raised above skin level) then intra lesional steroid is the better choice....also scar can be excised with post op radiotherapy..don't hesitate to ask again...thanksDR IHSAN ",I had a genital wart burned off from the womens health clinic and it caused a lump of scar tissue over it I cant seem to get rid of it and I think it might be infected I got picked at it and got rid of the extra skin around it now its just red not sure what to do -170695,"Is lightheaded, nausea and occasional headaches related to moderate cervical spondylosis ?","Hi, This simply means that there is a mild compression of the nerve because of displaced disc in your back at particular levels which causing numbness in your thigh, taking physiotherapy sessions might help you.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon ","I am suffering from pain in thigh, the doctos has diagonosed it as reffered back pain, i was suggested MRI, which shows intervertebral disc shows desication at l3-l4, l4-l5 and l5-s1 and posterior disc protrusion seen at l2-l3, l3-l4 and l4-l5 levels causing grade I thecal sac compression besides MRI also shows Schmorl s nodes seen at l2, l3 and l4 levels." -26327,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -133573,What are the reasons of getting hives in back and stomach only in the months of august and september?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,The symptoms looks like contact dermatitis or some insect bite.If you are allergic to any of the chemicals,metals or detergents may also cause similar complaints.Physical examination is required before coming to diagnosis.Based on the cause treatment can be decided.Hope i am able to clarify the doubts you had.Thank you. ",My left hand fore finger is itchy for a past one day and I have been itching well without my knowledge while i was sleeping. Now only my fore finger got swollen. Ten days back I got the same itchy and redness in my palm of my right hand. Is it because of some bugs bite or I got any allergies? -156703,How can asymmetric to the left superimposed uncovertebral disease be treated?,"Hi, In my opinion, you should get done repeat MRI of the lower spine. If marrow heterogeneity is increased and or hypoechoic foci is increased in size then the possibility of malignancy is more likely. So consult the orthopedic doctor and get done repeat MRI. He may also need PET scan to rule out possible cancer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist ","My husband age 61 just had an MRI of his sacrum and lumbar spine. Both areas showed heterogenous marrow signal with scattered T 1 hypo intense foci. He has had low back and hip pain for 1 year off and on. Now after 6 months of chiropractic treatment and 2 SI joint steroid injections by a pain management Dr. For what we thought was simple sciatica, he is no better. His only other co-morbidities are HTN, high iron in his liiver and arthritis with already having bi-lateral TKRs. No known renal problems or anemia and he doesn t smoke. Can you possibly tell us which direction to go?" -198067,"What causes fever, gums bleeding, cold with lack of appetite?",amoebic infection is unlikely if your child is purely breast fed.it could be a viral diarhoea.ensure that you give her plenty of fluids (ors) some prebiotics and zinc syrup.at 1 year exclusive breast feeding may not be adequate for your childs needs. you should also introduce semi solids in her diet once the diarhoea subsidesyou can deworm the child once she is betterplease visit the doctor if the loose motions dont subsidehope this solves your query ,"My 1-year-old baby complains of on and off stomach pains since yesterday and passes yellow watery stools with very foul-smelling odor (twice a day since yesterday). I suspect it to be amoebiasis though I cant tell if it has some mucus in it. She was feverish last night, around 37.5C maybe, but it responded well to paracetamol. She has 1 tooth coming out. I breast fed her purely. Can it be amoeba?" -251552,Had rubbed penis tip inside vaginal lips. Could residual semen on penis cause pregnancy?,"Hello,Here, you need to undergo one blood test for beta-hcg to rule out product of conception or miscarriage. TVS scan gives some additional information.Other reasons of irregular period are stress/ anxiety, hormonal imbalance, pelvic infection, over wt, irregular diet pattern, uterine pathology etc.Consult with your gynecologist for proper examination & relevant investigations. Take suggestive measures accordingly.Practice safe sex in future. Good luck. ","My periods are always quite regular , last month got the periods three days earlier that is on 4th Feb ,and later on march first had unprotected sex...took a pregnancy tests has periods were delayed , once or twice vomited , also had nausea feeling , headaches ,tests twice were negative but 20th march got my periods ..still feel the same ....is there are any chances i am pregnant ..or is it any other health issue..since i have never had periods delay so long ...." -37775,Can I do exercises as I am planning to conceive ?,"Hi welcome to healthcare magic your age is good for first child.. But after you conceive you need to stop exercise for initial first 3 months, because it can lead to miscarriage.. exercise will not delay the pregnancy.. ","Hi, I am almost 30 and planning my first child. Is it ok if I continued to exercise? Will it cause any problem or delay in getting pregnant?" -72367,How can a PCOD patient conceive?,"Yes, it would be too early for a home test. As you must be aware, the urine home tests evaluate the rise in hormone called as HCG. Foe these tests to become positive, you have to wait for about 8-10 days after the missed period. However, there are some beta HCG testing home kits. You can try one of these; but that too 3 days after the missed period. ",I had two cavitating morulas transferred 8 days ago. This is my 4th fresh transfer. My first resulted in a successful twin birth. I am currently 40 years old and have always transferred blasts before this. Right now I feel as though my period is about to start and am concerned. In my last 5 failed cycles I have experienced huge bloating which I do not have now. I am due to have my beta test in 3 days but want to try a home test. Would tomorrow (day 9 post transfer) be too early to see an accurate result? -184519,Suggest management of gallbladder cancer with liver and multiple hepatic metastasis,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Symptoms of thyroid cancer are thyroid enlargement which is fast growing and the presence of neck lymph nodes. If your mother had papillary cancer then you should be alert about it. The nodules in your thyroid are small and the FNAC test has not been conclusive in finding out a cancer.Your surgeon might be right in removing the thyroid and sending it for histopathological testing which might look for a cancer. Even if your thyroid nodules are cancer there is no need to get worried as it is in early stage and there is complete chance of recovery from it. You might have to take thyroid replacement medicine lifelong and many people are on such a treatment. You have a higher risk of cancer. Please do not worry. ",I have had an ultrasound on my thyroid it showed 8 nodules most complex or solid. two cystic. 4 on each side one cyst on each side. The largest of each is 1.6 cm on each side. Both were Fine Needle Aspirated yesterday. One the surgeon said was hard to get anything out of. He is gong to removed my entire thyroid. My mother had papillary thyroid cancer. Do I have cancer or at least a higher risk of these being cancerous? -117083,What causes chronic pain in the upper abdomen?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Maybe he needs to do a gastrofibroscopy because ulcera is suspected. He can calm it a bit with OTC antiacids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,Hi my husband is having severe pain in his stomach and when he is hurting it looks to be like it's popping out and he can't move it's only happened a few times but it is terrifying me he is 55 . -92117,What does a lump in the throat indicate?,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* Any lump in breast with carcinoma breast patient can not be taken lightly must get checked with your oncosurgeon .Hope this clears your doubt .Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards take care .Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon ) ","I went through 4 chemo treatments, and 31 radiation treatments for carcinoma of the left lung, ending Oct. 30. Now my left breast has a lump behind the nipple, and my hands and toes feel like they are asleep all the time, and my leg muscles feel like they are electrified. Is this normal?" -67137,Why is my stomach feeling strange and pooped some blood?,"Hello there,The history of diabetes with a blood sugar level of 364 and rigor is indication for you to take your daughter to the hospital as soon as possible. A culture needs to be done for her ear alongwith starting her on antibiotics either injections or oral depending on her tolerance. The reason I am stressing on you taking her there is that the onset of any infection in a diabetic has to be dealt with seriously because the body's immunity is reduced in diabetes. So even a simple infection can progress rapidly.Thank you for a query,Dr Arun A ","my daughter is a type 1 diabetic and a double ear infection. She is experiencing rigors but not shaking. It's jerking motions all over her body and her blood sugar is 364. is the rigors from the fever 101.4? She's ""chilled"" before but never jerked. She's been a diabetic for 2 years and this is her first infection." -234324,How to treat sperm leakage and weakness after excessive masturbation?,You should apply ointment POLYFAX on affected areas three times in a day and u should take tabletERERYTHROMYCIN or tablet VALOSEF(CEPHRADIN) 500mg two times in a day ,"I got some genital warts at my dick and as well at my testicles, they are about 7 to 8, but keep me worried. I am 32 years of age, and have an active sex life. Moreover, I used to smoke, just quit two months ago. MY genital warts start appearing about 4 months ago. I need some suggestions and some basic treatment. Note that, I am living in Japan." -9742,Should I avoid folic acid during MTHFR pregnancy?,"Hi. Truly speaking, MTHFR - methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase mutations are widely spread and all most one half of the population is having or carrying these mutations by different extent. By different extent, I mean to say, various levels of affection or involvement that is from very insignificant disease to severe disease. I do want to know that in which category you are now. This is fairly judged by the serum levels of homocysteine, which is the protein that is increased in the blood. If you have a severe MTHFR defect, then you need to avoid Folic acid and also need to screen some fetal congenital defects like spina bifida or anencephaly at an earliest. But, if you do not have any specific symptoms with this mutation, then there is no harm to take these vitamins. PAI mutations (plasminogen activator inhibitor) could result in abnormalities in blood clotting disorders. This actually poses no bar for taking Folic acid in pregnancy state. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, I am 5 weeks pregnant and I have MTHFR and PAI mutations. My doctor recommended me to take Folic acid. I read it should be avoided during MTHFR pregnancies. Along with that I am on Prozac and Euthyrox. What do you think? What should I do? Please help." -252960,What are the symptoms of a potential pregnancy?,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Bleeding or spotting in early pregnancy can be due to ectopic pregnancy, subchorionic haemorrhage or threatened abortion.I will suggest you to get a ultrasound done to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma ","Hi, I am around 6 weeks pregnant. My last menses came on 5th february. My problem is that on 9th of february i started having blood spots. on 10th February i started bleeding but stopped on 11th february, but I am still having the blood spots. is there any anything serious, do i need to go to emergency? I didnt have any appointment before 2nd march. Any suggesstion would be helpful." -170915,Is it concerning if CSF leak occurs again?,"Hello,Your symptoms could be related to anxiety. For this reason, I would recommend taking melatonin supplements for a short period of time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","iam feeling reeling sensation all the day since morning.it was started in the sleep early in the morning.i was feeling the sensation for the last 3 days in the evening time,but nothing happened but suddenly i felt this feeling in the sleep and it was severe.if i close my eyes then it is increasing.why? what is the reason?" -229520,Why is my scrotum growing more than its required size?,"Hi,It seems that there might be having prosthatitis giving this problem.Due to collection of smegma and not doing cleaning of local part will give rise this infection.Make a habit of daily cleaning smegma collecting under foreskin while taking shower.Apply antibiotic cream locally.Ok and take care. ","Hi Sir, Iam getting littile pain + itching like sensation from py penis. today when i carfully observed there is some white compound in the tip of my penis and fore skin also. what is the cause for this problem and how it will be cured. Which doctor i have to see if required?" -119596,What am I having slight lower back and abdominal pain?,"Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If an ultrasound of abdomen has excluded all the conditions as noted by you, this could be due to the sensitivity of your intestines to some of the components of the food you consume daily. Specially you should avoid eating from outside, like fried, spicy and fast food. You might have to consult a gastro enterologist to rule this out.Another possibility could be a herpes zoster infection of your chest wall.Till this shows up itself by the way of some eruptions on the skin, I would advise you to go for some anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",My right side has been hurting for about 6 months now and now the pain has traveled into my right rib and my run is very sore like it is bruised. I have been to the hospital and they tested my gullbladder kidneys ad appendix and it is none of those what could this be -64256,"Suggest treatment for fever , influenza and chills","Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.PUS filled bump, is due to bacterial infection.Take an antibiotic AMOXCILLIN 500 daily twice for 3 days along with one pain killer to decrease inflammation.Infections are more at bra line due to excess sweat, so avoid moisture by using talcum powder.Use loose clothes for some days.If it does not decreases ,consult a dermatologist.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. ","I am 46 yr old female, 5'8"" 215 lbs. I have what appears to be a pus filled bump between my breasts on the bra line. It is now producing a foul odor. Can I remove this myself, and if so what is the best method? My OBGYN looked at it and said it is common to get this in this area." -80441,Suffering from kidney infection and stones. Is the white spot on kidney x-ray a cyst?,"hi child 11 yrs old,feeling urgency but drop of urine or no urine ,no pain,this is needed to do ultrasound immediately, and plain whole abdomen x-ray including kub. this may be due to urethral problem,and kidney condition also. please consult best surgeon or best nephrology doctor. ",Recently My 11 year old son has been needing to urinate it seems like every 30 mins throughout the day and at bed time he has the urge to go every couple of minutes. Sometimes not producing any urine to maybe a drop or two. He says he has no pain or pressure. It just feels like he has to go. What could cause this? -140294,What causes back pain after drinking alcohol?,"Hi welcome to HCM.You need to wait for at least 72 hours before the drug lortab take its complete action.Suboxone can be taken once or twice daily for a limited period of 14 days.This drug can be taken along with a fatty meal for better absorption.Lorab is used twice a day for 14 days.Consult your pain management specialist for further queries.Post your further queries,if any.Thank you ","Hello, I have a prescription for 2 medications, and I am wondering how long after one i should take the other. One medication is suboxone 8mg, i took one 12 hours ago. I hurt my back at work yesterday and the doctor gave me lortab 10/500 and i am wondering how long i should wait to take the lortab for it to be effective. Thank you" -107830,What causes haziness in the lower lungs?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should definitely rule out recurrence of pulmonary embolism and coronary artery disease (CAD) for your chest pain. You had history of pulmonary embolism (PE) and recently had surgery. So chances of recurrence of PE are more. You are also having high blood pressure and mild heart attack previously. So coronary artery CAD at present can also cause similar symptoms. So better to consult doctor and get done blood pressure monitoring, Ecg, 2d echo, stress test and CT pulmonary angiography to rule out these possibilities. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Iam 66 years old. 5'4 1/2"",250 lbs. I have had two TMA and a slight heart attack after shoveling snow. I take medication for high blood pressure and take a Beta-Blocker. I take Warafin because I have had two different blood clot episodes. One went to my lungs. For the last two weeks I have chest pain while laying down. The pain will wake me up. I also cough but only in the the night. Eight weeks ago I had surgery on my knee for two torn meniscus. That went well." -164046,Will irritation on bone under big toe cause pain?,hi..looking at ur multi organ problems. . seems like u might b undergoing some sort of hormonal changes which r normal n temporary at this age..u can get a detailed blood profile done thanks ,"I m a 36 year old female. Ok I have a multitude of symptoms. It all started about 3 months ago with hot flashes. Then dry skin, acne, dry hair, hair loss, headaches, joint pain in my elbows, wrist, and knees. Muscle pain in my arms, hands, and fingers. It s hard to grip anything in my right hand. Also lower back pain, fatigue, and insomnia. Do you have any idea what might be going on?" -237513,What causes repeated dreams of a particular person?,"Hello You are taking three drugs Clonazepam 4 mg per day, Zonisamide 400 mg per day and Lamotrigine 300 mg per day. You are a known case of epilepsy and are currently seeing figures like ghosts.There could be following cause for the visual disturbances or hallucinations you are having-- First possibility is epilepsy itself. Certain kind of seizure can present with hallucinations. Temporal lobe epilepsy can present with visual hallucinations.- Zonisamide is a good adjuvant drug for epilepsy. It is known to cause hallucinations in some rare patients at high doses.- Clonazepam is also known to cause hallucinations in some patients. You are taking 4 mg doses and this is a high dose and clonazepam could be the cause of hallucination.I would recommend you to consult your doctor again for re-evaluation and any dose adjustment. Thanks. ",My name is Judy. I am 54 yrs. old. I have had epilepsy since I was 13 years old. I have been taking klonopin for about 10 yrs. My dosage was increased to 2 mil. twice daily about 2 yrs ago. My question: I have started seeing ghosts at night time and it it really bothering me. Sometimes I can be sitting on the couch watching tv and sometimes in bed. I also take 150 mil Lamictal 2 times daily and 2oo mil Zonegram twice daily. Please tell me is this normal or not. Could this be a side effect of the klonopin? Or the other drugs? My e-mail address is YYYY@YYYY .com -90350,"High SGOT levels. Having nausea, weightloss, no apetite. Suggestions?","Hi Pain in the upper part of the abdomen on right side may be due to Gallbladder stones.It may also be due to kidney stones. A simple Ultrasound abdomen will confirm the diagnosis. If Ultrasound abdomen is normal,then it can be musculskeletal pain. Please take anti inflammatory drug till Ultrasound abdomen is taken. If you come back with the report,i will clarify Wish you good health Regards ","This is the third day in a row that I have had a pain in my upper right abdomen . I only feel it when I take a deep breath or do certain workouts. It hurts enough that I have been cutting my workouts short or modifying them. I am optimistic that it might be a pulled muscle, but am fearful that it is my gull bladder . Any ideas what might be causing the pain?" -105294,What causes recurrent hiccups?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should take preventer inhaler regularly. What you are facing right now is acute exacerbation of asthma. If you use preventer drugs regularly, acute attacks can be stopped. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT(Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you how severe is your asthma. Based on severity, you will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral mucolytic and expectorant, N acetyl cystine (NAC) is also recommended in your case. So consult pulmonologist and take your preventer inhaler regularly. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I suffer with asthma but it s usually fine and I virtually never use my pump but with the winter months olive had to use it a lot. I used to smoke but have quite for sometime now. I have woken from my sleep a few times now with an incredible shortness of breathe and coughing. I feel like there is stuff stuck in my lungs and usually once I ve had my preventer inhaler I am able to clear a small amount. It feels like my lungs have filled up with something and I m really concerned as I ve been a heavy smoker and I work around some materials hazardous to lungs. (Types of dust, asbestos etc)" -92994,Does the finding axillary node reactive in breast need further investigation?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Synovial Thickening with Arthritis / and or /from Oschgood Shlatters disease of the knee from the injury to tendon few years ago.Surgery may be required only if -Arthritis with Synovial thickening is there.For Oschgood Shlatter's disease -Cold Compresses+Tab Motrin would relieve it in initial acute period and would not need any treatment as the lump would reslove over a time,as the time passes by.USG / X-ray Knee would fix the diagnosis prior to surgery and consultation from Ortho-Surgeon.Second Opinion from Ortho-Surgeon would be needed to rule out other causes of such a lump prior to treatment.Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your family and specialist doctors there.Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ",I have a solid lump on the outside of my right knee which gives me pain when playing sport and seems to play up when the weather gets cold also. It s quite a big lump in an area where I damaged tendons years ago in a football match. I wondering if it s linked to this and does it need surgery to repair? The lump is about an inch in diameter and kind of looks like a 2nd knee cap but on the lower outside of the knee. Obviously not as hard as the knee cap but it is quite solid. -154876,Suggest remedy for pain in wrist and hands,"Hello, You may be suffering from femoral neuropathy may be due to diabetes or obesity or tight innerwear or intraabdominal or pelvic tumor etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid wearing of tight clothing. Weight reduction may helpful. Use tablet Pregalin M may be useful. If symptoms not improved please consult your neuro physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ","pain right lower abdomin history of abdominal hernia s many surgeries in last 7-8 years.now femoral nerve is acting up pain front of thigh and down lateral side burning sensation when gone for walk 4-6 blocks,noticable bulge large right abdominal wall does NOT go into groin." -93126,What is the painful lump below my knee?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have inguinal hernia or some inguinal lymphnodeeenlargement. You should go for examination by surgeon. Hernia can easily diagnosed by examination only. If needed go for ultrasound study. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Surgery is the treatment of choice for hernia. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi I have 18 years and I have a lump on the left side of my pelvis, the pain is very bad when I sit or when it touches something. went to the doctor and he said he could be a hernia and had a fever today. this pain I have it for a week and yesterday I did a lot of excercise and today dawned inflamed and I have much pain that may be?" -43692,Suffering from Vitiligo since 4 years. recently developing patches over the eye lid.,meet  dermatologist in chennai apollo hospital ,"my brother is suffering from skin problem from past 4yrs. his skin gets peeled off and evreytime scales are been removed.he also has stiiff joints,sometimes the joints get cut and starts bleedind,sometimes get boils on legs ,abdomen,toes.he cant move himself.please help out and suggest some good doctors in chennai." -127959,How to reduce swelling of the eyebrow?,"Hai im Dr.NallammaiWelcome to HCMIf your appendix has ruptured, interval appendicectomy should be done once the infection settles.(gap of 6 weeks)But you have not turned up for the surgery. Luckily you are asymptomatic so you dont have to worry much.Get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen and have a watch on the current status of your appendix.The usual complications are recurrent infection of the appendix, peritonitis, appendicular abscess.But in your case i dont think you will develop such complications.If you get abdominal pain immediately consult a surgeon.Take care. ","my appendix ruptured when i was 13 ( i will be 20 in a month) the doctors could not do surgery right away becuse of infection so they waited a couple months and i never went back to get the surgery, i have obviously been fine but i would like to know what are the risk of something happening and is there a chance i can be sick and not know?" -75812,What precautions should a hypothyroid woman take to get pregnant ?,you can concieve after full treatment of PCOD. ,"Hi, I am 27 yrs old. In 2010 I conceived. Due to some reason I went for medical abortion . Now for 5 months I am trying to conceive but I am not able to conceive. I have regular period. For 1 month I missed my period and I went through the pregnancy test but it was negative. So I went for a check up and Ultrasound and my Gyn told me that I am having polycystic ovary . Right ovary measures - 43*15*45mm Volume- 16cc. Left ovary measures - 35*22*37mm Volume-15cc. Now I am having regular period. My Gyn gave me Letroze to have from 2nd day of period and to do ovulation test from the 10th day of period... Now it s been 3 days i am doing the ovulation test but it is negative. I am very worried. Is there any serious problem? How far this treatment will help me to conceive....? Please help" -17892,Should I wear zero power glasses while using laptop?,Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. For further information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hi doctor, My eyes are 20/20. I am a coder and have to sit 16 hours in front of the laptop. Should I wear glasses of zero number while using laptop? Please suggest." -188033,What causes lump in breast with ductal epithelial cells in hemorrhagic background?,Till you have full evacuation of the bowel to permit a good colonoscopic examination.You can take full prescribed dose on the night of second day morning examination.Dr. J. Ticku ,"How often would you need to take a laxative/how muchfor it to show up in your colonoscopy?? Are we talking every few days randomly, over a 6 mo period, or years to show up taking daily, I m doing a paper on this but I can t find anything that gives any specifics on dates..." -162831,Suggest treatment for stiffness in muscle after suffering from TIA,"hi. i suggest you to take some analgesics, anti-inflammatory and ice packs application for 3-5 days. usually it will subside but if not then go for an xray and consult an orthopedician ",I have a small amount of metacarpal swelling on the outside of my hand at the base. It feels solid like bone as opposed to swollen and is causing the vain on top a small amount of inflammation. What are the chances of the swelling reducing to its pre swollen state? -13598,Is having acne under chin and above neck related to HIV?,"Hi. The erythematous papular eruptions which you have on your facial area seems to be acne or folliculitis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a superficial skin infection, commonly bacterial and is extremely common irrespective of HIV status. It has no association with starting or stopping masturbation. For your unprotected sexual exposure get your HIV rapid combo test, if negative you will require a repeat testing at three months and preferably at six months of exposure also. I also advise you having safe sex using consistently and correctively condoms in the future. ","Hi doctor, Recently, I have some acne under my chin and upper than my neck. What does this symptom show? I wonder can it have any relation with stopping of masturbation which I have done in about three weeks. Also, I had unprotected sex with someone 10 days ago and I am scared of HIV sign." -145204,Backache in low back area,welcome to healthcaremagic you are having some problem in lower spine consult orthopaedic surgeon without delay and get checked and investigations done to get proper treatment take rest and avoidexercises till you get consultation hope you be all right ,"Hi, a little over two weeks ago my lower back suddenly started hurting, no sore muscles, just a sharp pain when doing just about everything in lower back. it feels like a knife stab in middle, lower back, a hand or so above tailbone. it just happened..any thoughts? i m 6 2 , 215lb, VERY muscular , 11% bodyfat, cholesterol, triglycerides, all that stuff is normal. i m not diabetic. just a 19 year old guy wondering why the heck my back is hurting. in the past if something hurts, even severe, a few days and its gone, or dull. any help on this please?" -161672,What causes muscle stiffness in legs?,"Hi,It actually could be a nervous injury, and don't worry it is treated by some NSAIDS like Advil tabs, Acetaminophen, hot fomentations with topical gels is helpful. Muscle relaxants are highly recommended in addition to some physiotherapy or even yoga is effective. Dietary strategies to keep in mind:- Eat fruits and vegetables. - Drink plenty of water.- Eat more plants than meat.- Reduce your intake of sugar.- Get regular exercise as best as you can.- Lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Hope the above information helps you. Any further clarifications feel free to ask.Regards,Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan ",I would like to know why I become nauseas and dizzy with severe tension in my neck and shoulders. Sometimes this happens even when the tension in those areas are not at their worst. I have to go and lay down. I have fibromyalgia and alot of neck pain. Could it be pinched nerve. -131230,Could boils on the face be due to Telmisartan intake?,"HIWell come to HCM Here the cardiac asthma need to be ruled out although this is nothing to take with Pacemaker, on other hand if the patient is on pacemaker then asthma could be due to cardiac disease,(sever arrhythmia could cause the breathlessness ) better to get done the echo, to rule out the ventricular function and all valve parameters, if this turned out cardiac asthma then need to be treated in that manner, hope this information helps, take care. ","Hi. My gradnmother is 85 yrs old & has a pacemaker in her heart, inserted about 5 yrs ago. In the past 3 yrs she has been suffering from acute coughing problems. There have been many tests related with asthma & coughing done, but all are inconclusive. Please assist." -167135,Suggest treatment for shoulder joint pain,"higet in touch with a physician,the pain could be due to heart or cervical spondylitis and each shoud be ruled out especially since you are overweight and have high cholesterol.complete lipid profile is required and echo cardiography or EKG if physician thinks so, if neck movements bringing pain, then it is cervical spondylitis.,so consult soonbest wishesthanks ","Weird twinge left side of chest up neck and shoulder. I m a woman, 40 years old, business owner, lots of stress have gained quite a bit of weight since I started the business (in the last 3 years) due to stress. I was in excellent shape prior to starting the business. I live in Arizona, very hot right now. I have been feeling lightheaded & a bit off the last few days. My mother just got over a virus with similar symptoms. But I worry now because of the stress & extra weight. And for the first time in my life my cholesterol levels a little bit elevated. I also have hypothyroid. Thanks!" -85156,How to ascertain the liver position?,"Hi welcome to HCM...It is better to search for cause of elevated SGPT in stade of just escape from medical test ....Investigate your case with ....1.USG abdomen 2.HBSag detection (if suspected through history and not vaccinated )3.HCV antibody detection if suspected ...USG help in rule out gall stone , fatty liver like condition if present ...If one of this two disorder present than take low fat diet , more fruits , exercise for that ...Udiliv tablet useful for that ..Avoid alcohol if have habit, that can affect liver ...Take care. Advise : gastroenterologist consultation... ","Hi doctor,My SGPT test gave a result of 117, i have a medical test to pass in a week. Is there any way to have it decrease to normal. Some doctors advised me to take HEPAdiet. My weight now is 94, but i was most of life 78, i am 29 years old. Appreciate your answer." -62371,"Is yeast infection, related with muscle soreness and bloody mucus?","HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Your problem suggests problem in cervical vertebrae/ inter vertebral discs. Please consult an orthopedic surgeon He will get Xray/ MRI/ CTscan of cervical spine done to pin point the cause & offer you treatment.which can be- - Medicines NSAID drugs/ B12 pills. - Physiotherapy - surgery ... depending on severity of problem. Thanks. ","I have a weird itching inside my head. At the back, upper right area. It's like an ITCH and slight pressure...It drives me nuts. It happens when i look at things, run my hand over them. INSIDE my head starts to itch, tingle and a pressure is there. Sometimes, it spreads and it's a light itching feeling all over my head. But INSIDE my head..." -160408,What causes pain in lower right arm?,"Hello,Based on your information, I would say that this might be tendonitis of the rotator cuff muscles which moves the arm. In other words is overuse of muscle that participates in weight lifting activities. Maybe you are doing heavy weights or very intensive exercises.I would like to have more information regarding which movement causes you more pain. Is it painful when you lift the arm in front on the side or backward? It might be also biceps tendonitis if the pain is in the front part of the shoulder and pain is worse when you bend the arm against resistance.My initial treatment would be rest from weight lifting activities and switch to other sports such as running for a while. Take some Ibuprofen. You can use also ultrasound device on physical therapy centers. If after this treatment you are not better I would order a shoulder MRI to see deeper the problem.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Edvin Selmani ","I have had pain in my shoulder and now inside my elbow for a few weeks. I am visiting my doctor next week. The pain feels like a flu shot sore, but I have not had any shot. Seems strange as its a constant full pain. I am 51 very health and do weights this is the first time I have ever had this soreness. Any ideas? Many thanks. I'm male." -71037,"Can peeling of dry skin from the penis, itching be symptoms of penis yeast infection?",Dear Friend.Welcome To HCM.I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail.I understand your concern.These are the symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)I would advise you to get the following:1. Urine routine and microscopy2. Urine culture and sensitivity.Discuss with your doctor about starting on Antibiotics till culture reports are available.This is my best advise for you based on available details.If you have any further query please ask me.Stay Healthy. ,With in a matter of a day I started to get body aches really bad. Then started to run a high fever. I ve been peeing a lot and barley slept thru the night. This morning I started to vomit. Is this just a regular flu? Or something more serious. Email at YYYY@YYYY -140435,Suggest a remedy for severe pain in back,"hellowelcome to hcmwell cortisone injections are given in epidural region to releive surrounding inflammation n this procedure is also called as EPIDURAL BLOCK....it will certainly provide relief from the pain you are suffering from BUT ONLY FOR A LIMITED DURATION and its not a good option to get repeated epidural blocks to get relief from pain...a more natural way to get relief from pain is to LEARN N DO SPINAL EXERCISES FOR STRENGHTHENING OF YOUR BACK MUSCLES,it will also do a lot in providing long term relief and if you commit yourself to do these exercises regularly for long term then it will do heavens good to your back problem....you can visit a physiotherapist who will make you learn the spinal exercises you need....regardshcm ",I herniated my disk at S1 L5. I have no pain but numbness in my foot and can not stand on my toes on that foot. Its been 2.5 weeks and I had a pain specialist recommend cortisone shots. Is that something to really consider or should I ride it out for a few weeks and see if the feeling comes back -10954,Having painful sex six weeks postpartum and cervix closed too soon. Please help.,"Hello. Yes, it is normal, sometimes body takes a little longer time to heal especially if there was instrumentation being done with the uterus. If you do not have any pain otherwise or any never, discharge or excessive bleeding then you do not have to worry. It is just that your body is not ready yet to bear sex. I would suggest you to wait for one more week or so and see how the condition stays and even then it is the same then please do not forget to book an appointment with your local doctor. ","Hello doctor, Having painful sex six weeks postpartum and five weeks after my obgyn had to suction blood out of my uterus because my cervix closed too soon. Wondering if this is normal or if I should set up an appointment to be checked out. I am female, 23 years old. I am 5 feet 9 inches tall and weigh 300 lbs." -152474,What causes severe sharp pain in the neck?,"Hello,Your sister may be suffering from plantar fasciitis or chronic foot strain, this commonly occurs due to improper footwear or overuse. I would suggest her to wear a soft cushioned footwear (Ortho sole). Hot fomentation daily once when she gets up and once before going to bed. She can keep both her foot immersed in lukewarm water for 20 minutes. For pain relief she can apply any topical pain relieving gel or balm (diclofenac gel).Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon ","My sister s age is 23.Her weight is 64.For the last 10 years she has been suffering from a typical sort of pain in her left foot.The pain triggers when she strains her foot by over walking or by walking on an uneven road or even by keeping her leg in one position for a very long time.The pain remains for 10 to 15 days.It is unbearable.She is unable to stand,walk ,move the leg,touch the area of pain.XRay shows everything is fine.Reports show deficiency of vitamin D,even after taking injections for vitamin D there is no relief .There is no swelling.PLz help." -112429,What causes burning in my chest after eating cereal?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.Revelon XL 25 is metoprolol which is beta blocker. It will help you in this situation.Since your coronary angiography is normal, I don't think any cardiac disease is the cause for your current symptoms. So Beta blocker will not help you.In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (pulmonary function test) to rule out bronchitis.As your symptoms like breathlessness on exertion is seen in Bronchitis.So better to rule out this. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and short coarse of antibiotics.So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Don't take revelon xp 25. It will not help you. ",I am 60 yrs old male. wt 85 kg ht 5 7 living in a hill station. While walking upward I feel heavy breathing and choking of throat. Then after a short rest able to walk slowly. and then this process is repeated. No problem in walking in plain areas. Last week angiography was done which is normal. I have been prescribed tablet Revelol XL25. Pl advise what is trouble and is it the right medicine for my problem. -125840,"Done abdominal myomectomy, pain under rib. Is it hernia or adhesions?","Hello, mna19bwp, You state that his problem has been present for over 25 years. Continuous pain and heartburn still indicates acid sensitivity. I am assuming he is still currently on oral PPI, since injectable Esomeprazole gave him some relief. He should be taking the medication twice a day, 20mg twice about an hour before his big meals. I am sure he has been told to cut back on caffeine, alcohol,tobacco products, tomato based foods, avoid too much dairy to control the acidity. I am also assuming he has had an endoscopic examination of his espphagus and stomach with biopsy. He should have been tested and treated for H.pylori bacteri which is responsible for duodenal ulcers and inflammation of the stomach lining, chronic gastritis. Intestinal TB typically affects the junction between the small and large bowel and can present itself as a lump in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, low grade fever (Night sweats), fatigue and unexplained weight loss, may or may not be associated with diarrhea or bleeding. If all the investigations including blood tests were normal , other causes such as depression has to be considered. Hope they have done Celiac panel blood tests to rule that out. If your brother has had prior abdominal surgeries, chronic pain could be from adhesions or scar tissue and trapping of nerves. Sometimes, laporoscopy and exploring the inside of the abdominal organs may be necessary. Hope this gives you something to follow through. Wish your brother well. ","My elder brother is suffering from abdominal pain from last 25 years. In childhood frequency of pain once or twice in year. it was curable with hyoscine, metronidazole or ciproflxacin. From last two months he has continuous pain, heart burn . No relief with previous therapy. All sort of treatment (for ulcer , colitis ) have test given by doctors but no benefit. after extensive diagnosis of blood, urine, xrays, ultrasound, colonoscopy, now doctors are suspecting intestinal TB. treatment of TB has been started but still no satisfactory condition. Doctors are used to inject esomeprazole to lower acidity but it works for few hours only. Kindly suggest me the ways to follow" -86658,Suggest treatment for hepatitis and jaundice,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, with the chronic illness hypovitaminosis and anemia likely to develops and these could be the reason of ankle swelling if the diuretic fails to work then this may not be renal pathology related swelling, circulatory disturbances could be the another cause, try to keep the leg in elevated position, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. ","I am 50 years old I have Motor neuron disease, osteoarthritis,asthma,eczema, hayfever, and have had problems with my gallbladder and stones in the laast few months, I am due to have the gall bladder removed soon,,,but my problem at the moment is that I have swollen ankles that are very uncomfortable, I am on water retention tablets but they dont seem to be helping remove the swelling,,help please" -49336,Is an echocardiogram and a cardiology consult necessary for a cataract surgery?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cholesterol level of 242 is bit high considering the normal level of 200. You can try dietary modifications and exercises first. Avoid oily foods and do daily physical exercises and reassess the lipid profile, if the value is still above 200 it is better to start statins. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","my cholesterol level is 242 triglycerides is 69, HDL is 89 if i work hard on my diet and exercise will i be ok and not have a heart attack etc. i don t take any medications and would naturally bring it down if its not to late, like i m in serious danger and have to take medication for this." -221577,"Can i smoke, when am having an abscess at the bottom left in my mouth ?","Hi Sukhneer, Braces if not worn for the complete duration of treatment suggest that your correction of teeth placement is not complete. The treatment needs to be completed, so that the teeth are in their physiological place and chances of relapse reduces ie: teeth reverting to their original positions. You need to restart the treatment and once it gets completed a retainer is to be worn for a couple of months to stabilize teeth in their new positions. If due to some reason you do not complete the treatment then chances of relapse are very high. i would strongly recommend you to visit an orthodontist and finish your treatment. Regards ",I am 22/f i had a orthodontic treatment at pondicheery. i removed the braces half way.the upper part is aligned.but will it be back to old shape? -12919,Will Plan B work if taken less than an hour after sex?,"Hi. Emergency contraceptives either work by preventing or delaying ovulation or implantation of a fertilized egg. So, it depends on how early is it taken after unprotected intercourse, or what period of the cycle is it taken. Vomiting, diarrhea, some medicines do affect the efficacy, unfortunately. In your case, since you used vaginal film also, chances of pregnancy are bleak. But to rule out all chances, please do a pregnancy test, if you miss your periods. Hoping, that you get regular periods. ","Hello doctor, How effective is Plan B one step if taken less than an hour after sex? The condom broke and we also used vaginal contraceptive film with the condom." -164417,Suggest treatment for joint pain with Stevens Johnsons syndrome,"Hello there,Your knee pain require some evaluation by examination and xrays.what exactly is causing pain has to be known and to be treated . Just reducing pain wont be solution to your problem.Kindly consult orthopaedician.thank you ","I am having a lot of pain in my left knee. It is behind my knee and puffiness on the side of my knee. It gets worse at work because I do al lot of bending up and down and climbing stairs. I stock shelves for a living. My doctor gave me predisone for 4 days which seemed to help but after they were gone, it s back." -23525,I am experiencing erectile dysfunction. What should I do?,Hello. Thanks. Take care. For more information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 47 year old male. Recently, I started experiencing erectile dysfunction, that is, I am unable to hold my erection. It is as if I am losing interest midway. I do not have diabetes or any other illness. I am a non-vegetarian, and I chew tobacco. I am married and have two kids. What should I do?" -8907,Why does my sperm not liquefy?,"Hi. It can be due to semen hyperviscosity (SHV). Common in 12 to 29 % of men and can lead to male infertility. Semen is composed of proteins essential to the coagulation and liquefaction of semen. Hypofunction of the prostate or seminal vesicles causes increased viscosity of seminal fluid- can be diagnosed by rectal examination of the prostate or doing an ultrasound pelvis and scrotum. Infection increasing leukocytes may also result in the development of SHV. Oxidative stress and biochemical and genetic factors also aggravate. Hyperviscosity semen does not have proper movement in the female reproductive tract and can lead to decreased sperm count. SHV is treated with a hypodermic needle, mucolytic enzymes, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents depending on the cause. Share more details- your ultrasound report, blood report or hormonal studies done. ","Hello doctor, My sperm does not liquefy for two hours. What should I do?" -35479,Does vaginal brown spotting signify pregnancy?,"Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.Sometimes infection in genitalia can cause spotting. It can also be implantation bleeding of pregnancy.as your period is due on 31 Jan you can do a urine test for pregnancy if you miss your cycle.Thanks.Dr Bhagyashree. ","On December 31, 2013 I received my menstrual cycle. I finished around january 5 or 6. Like about two, three days when I would wipe myself I would wipe something that look like a period but im not sure if it because of the fact that I finished like two weeks ago. Now im spotting. What could that mean? I am sexually active with my husband and we dont try to conceive a baby but he does let his business inside me." -172539,Suggest treatment for body weakness and headache,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern and would explain that Amitriptyline as well as Gabapentine may lead to withdrawal syndrome. But, if you gradually taper the dose, you can avoid withdrawal syndrome. Other possible treatment options would be Duloxetine and Pregabaline, which have less adverse effects compared to Amitriptyline. You should discuss with your doctor on the above treatment options. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","I am researching prescription medication options for nerve pain from a herniated disc. I have used gabapentin in the past, which was effective, but I had horrible time with withdrawal and would like to avoid using again at all cost! My doctor has prescribed amitriptoline (spelling?). Wondering what other options there are that won t be horrible to come off of once I have surgery?" -66332,Suggest medicine to cure fever and rashes on hands,"thanks for posting your query to health care magic. Cough may be caused by some allergic cause or Irritation of diagphram. diagphram may be irritated by hyperacidity in stomch .So I suggest you to take precauion for avoiding both the cause . First avoid expouser to allergen like cold,dust etc. and take medication for allergy and hyperacidity.Take your dinner 2-3 hour before going to bed .Avoid heavy meal in dinner . you can take 1.Cetrizine 10mg with monteleucast 5mg once at night .2. Pantoprazole20mg with Domperidon 10 mg two times a day for 7 days and then review me .medicine should be take under guidence of clinician .If you are allergic to any medicine take medication only under supervision of clinician. Hope you are satisfied with my answer, feel free to contact . best wishes for good health. regards, Dr.Manish Purohit Infectious disease specialist ","I HAVE HAD A COUGH, ITCHY THROAT AND WATERY EYES TOGETHER WITH VOMITING PHLEGM.. FOR OVER A YEAR NOW... GONE TO MD .. GAVE ME ANTIBIOTICS TWICE AND STILL SAME. WENT TO AN EAR, NOSE, & THROAT SPECIALIST AND PRESCRIBED OMEPRAZOLE 40MG..WHAT CAN THIS BE .. NOT WELL YET" -208136,What causes delayed speech in a child?,"child having high grade fever, a case of Thalassemia, with deranged LFt(SGPT - 184), with loose stools with decreasing platelet count goes in favour of either Enteric fever or Viral hepatitis(could be transfusion induced). Dont transfuse blood at this point, the child might have to be admitted and might require antibiotic therapy. Take a pediatric consultation asap as the child might develop sepsis later on. ","Hi, my son is k/c/o Thalesseamia major. He has fever since Monday, it keeps on fluctuating 20 Oct 2014 his HB was 9.6, wbc 4600, platelets 181000 Fever ranges between 99 to 102° f 22 Oct HB 8.8, wbc 3000, platelets 136000 Dengue ns1 was negative Psmp negative Sgpt was 182 Yesterday full afternoon he was normal, no fever, but at night 102°f Today also 102°f I m scared for the following reasons 1 blood can t be transfused coz his fever is still there, how much will the HB drop from 8.8 on 22 Oct till today 2 he is feeling very sleepy 3 his motions are lose since last night, total 2 motions 4 has is wbc fallen more 5 has his platelets decreased further I have been giving him crocin D s 8ml and ibugesic 13 ml Please guide me and also guide me if I can transfuse blood in such condition" -118270,What does recurring pain in right side of abdomen mean?,"Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, I would advise you for urine routine/micrsocopic/culture and sensitivity test to rule out an asymptomatic UTI, a blood test like CBC, serum HCG to rule out a pregnancy, and an ultrasound of abdomen either to confirm pregnancy or to rule out any other intra abdominal pathology. Till then, I would prescribe you with an anti spasmodic and a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief. Further management would depend on the result of a clinical assessment and reports of the related investigations.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef ","hi, iam having pain/cramping in my pelivis on the left/right side and middle for 3 days. i have been feeling sick to my stomach on and off as well. the pain is in my legs and his too. I dont know what it could be or what to do. my lest period was on nov. 25." -235516,How can OCD and mood disorders be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your problem and let me say you that it is important that you ask for help. I will suggest to take an appointment with your psychiatrist doctor, to get a professional help and a regular follow up. Taking medication without seeing a doctor is not safe. Hope the best for you. ",I have been treated for depression - eating disorders n the past with Effexor It s been 4 years since I was last treated and have been fine. However my father passed away in November and I am feeling down again. I have never had suicidal thoughts. I just do not have insurance and am a single mom. How can I get treated and back on medication to help get through this grieving time? -18526,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -85793,Any suggestion for suffering from hepatic encephalopathy?,Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Noted you have elevated LFT .But history is not provided...And value is not written...Any how you have to first rule out fatty liver or gall stone like condition by USG abdomen...Viral marker done for rule out viral hepatitis.As HBSag carrier that might remain undiagnosed because of asymptomatic ...If you are drinking alcohol then also it is raised...as alcohol toxic to liver....If you have cardiac problem then it affect LFT.Here drug you mentioned just mere in 5 to 6 day use it can't raised LFT...According to cause further treatment decided ...and guidence can be given....Repeat LFT after few daysYou can contact HCM for follow up ...Take care...Dr.Parth Goswami ,"Hi, I have recently had blood tests taken and my LFTs have come back raised. I am going to see my GP tomorrow so do not have any figures unfortunately. For approximately a week before having my blood taken I had been consuming Lucozade on a daily basis. Could this have affected my LFT results? Many thanks." -137447,My mother has dysentery associated with asthma,"Hi.. It may be an allergic reaction.. If you persists to have these reactions, it is better to avoid drinking alcohol... ","I have noticed lately that if I drink anything alcohol related, ( two glasses of wine or two beers, or whiskey and coke, it doesn't matter what it is )I have a sneezing fit and my face warms and takes on a rash like appearance. Is this onset of allergies and if continue to drink could symtoms become worse and or lethal?" -178304,Suggest treatment for headache and pass outs,"dear sir/ma,am hi injury to head/neck due to fall can very well cause these symptoms . it can cause headache vertigo uneasyness / vomitings etc. get yourself investigated with CT SCAN brain / xrays cervical spine to rule out any injurythanx dr praveen k nathdirector , deptt of neurosurgery ",Hi I fell realy hard yesterday when I slipped on some ice .I have a big bump on the back of my head and a sore neck Last night when I was moving from one side to another in my bed it felt like the room started spinning very fast for few seconds. Is it possible that the vertigo is because og the fall ? -17582,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -237255,How to overcome feeling of guilt?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic attacks always happen due to underlying anxiety. Therefore you must address the underlying anxiety first. Please understand anxiety and related problems. Once you understand your anxiety, you will be able to keep yourself away from panic creating situations. Therapy always starts with avoiding such situations along with coping techniques when forced to be in such situations. Start slowly, progress gradually, attain neatly.Your anxiety is regarding your health and your joints. Even intolerable joint pain could be caused by your health anxiety. Please talk to your psychologist / psychiatrist. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I have hashimotos for past 27 years and taking synth o I'd daily all that time after reading all the articles on what to eat and what not to eat causes great confusion since I eat healthy and most of the foods mentioned are all healthy conscious foods, it is driving me crazy. I suffer from panic attacks at various times of f the year but deal with it along with aching joints am I hurting myself if I eat greens, drink milk all of which is to be avoided." -24549,I experience premature ventricular contractions. Will it ever go away?,"Hello. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that some PVC or ectopic heartbeats are quite normal in every healthy individual during emotional stress or physical activity. Anyway, a cardiac arrhythmia cannot be excluded either. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing an ambulatory 24 to 48 hours ECG monitoring (Holter) to examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time and investigate for possible cardiac arrhythmia. Some blood lab tests are needed to exclude some metabolic disorders which may trigger this clinical scenario: If all these tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as a possible cause of your complaints. In such case, consulting with a specialist in this field (physiotherapist, psychiatrist) would be needed. If the situation persists, a low dose of beta-blockers (Metoprolol) could help reduce the ectopic heartbeats. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor,Since approximately eight months, I experience premature ventricular contractions (feeling of heartbeat skipping). I never had shortness of breath, severe chest pain, heavy sweating/dizziness, or like I will pass out. It also never goes on for several minutes, just around 10 to 20 a day. I went to see a cardiologist, who did an ECG and echo - said there is nothing to worry and this is normal. He said to call him when more per minute (so a lot of PVC each minute). He also said it is not stress related, but I have highly stressful work. I am still little worried. Will it never go away and can it, in the long run, hurt me?" -141172,What causes pain in back while inclining backward or forward?,"HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Is there any history of allergy or insect bite? There could be two possibilities First, an allergic response to dust, pollen, particular food or insect bite. Second possibility is Acute Sinusitis. I would suggest you following things:> Firstly, if this is because of allergy then you need to take care in future to avoid such food.> Take acetaminophen for pain> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.AVOID:> Chilled water> Drinks> Spicy foodIf condition does not start improving in 2-3 days then antbiotic therapy can be started.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. ","I have a spot on my cheek that feels cold, I also have an uncomfortable feeling in my neck/throat, maybe like a tightness or that someone has hit me there, having said this there is no pain just slight uncomfort. I have sinuses and a history of neck and back problems." -72213,Does IBS interferes with the infertility treatment?,"Hello, you should get PGD testing of embryos next time you go for IVF and also need endometrial receptor testingIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain ","Good Morning Doctor; I'm a married woman of almost 32 years old. I underwent 2 ICSIs during the last 3 months, but unfortunately the two trials did fail. I got the result of the second ICSI last wednesday and it was a ""negative"". I just want to know what can cause the failure of an ICSI after implantation of embryos..." -184938,What is the prognosis for stage 4 esophageal cancer?,soft tissue cancer but which type .it's a tell megive me historyin leg but where to legpain is present so which type of painwhere is worsewhich better ,"Dear Sir, My brother was detected with soft tissue cancer in his leg about 6 months back and CT scan done after 6 months has revealed nodules in his left and right lung..He was underhgoing treatment in Hinduja Hospital Mumbai can you please suggest the best doctors available in Apollo Cancer Hospital Teynampet" -76753,Is constant pain around the kidney area a symptom of a kidney stone?,"Hi, You are having repeated uric acid stone formation problem. So you need to keep your urine alkaline while treating stone with potassium citrate or sodium bicarbonate. The protein foods should be restricted to avoid stone formation. You can rule out hyperuricemia by uric acid estimation. You can Consult a urologist for detailed evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ",hi this is satish choudhary i am suffering with renal stone (5mm) from last five years i used so many things what nothing work. Actually it is regenerated after every 15-20 days and i also feel so much irritation and pain when i pass the urine. Urine culture report is nornal but there were uric acid crystals and also 5-7 rbc in microscopic examination. These crystal passed through the urine that i feel but they get regenerated every time. -170407,"What causes pain in hip,elbow and shoulder along with tremors in hands?","Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you will be having either meniscal tear, or some joint swelling. if it is painfull and bothering you, it need to be seen by ortho doctor, and investigated accordingly.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. ","Hi there, I was walking today and then suddenly my left leg started feeling weird. It feels like there s a bubble in the knee area of the leg. For instance, when I bend and straighten my leg it feels like I can feel the muscle.....I m not really sure how else to describe it?" -179920,MRI shows bulge causing foraminal narrowing. Hand pain. Why no relief with medication?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.It would be helpful, if you can upload the MRI pictures and the report. Was the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis (NCC) made on the basis of MRI, or was any biopsy also done? It may be alright in the initial phase to start the treatment on the basis of MRI. However, if symptoms worsen, then, a repeat MRI should be done and a biopsy may be required to confirm the diagnosis.Please also send a list of all medications, which you are taking at present.I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","Hi I started to have an odd sensation in my right leg starting from toe to hips and lower right abdomen for last 1 month.Whenever i came in touch of water i felt a kind of pinprick or i felt like the water crossing over some wounds in my leg.Once I rub the water with my hand, the feeling reduces or after some time of keeping my leg under the water the feeling goes away. There is no weakness in my leg. I got admitted to a hospital and consulted one Neurosurgeon where after MRI and few other tests they found a a worm in the spinal chord and declared the source of the symptom as NCC. After 7 days of hospitalization with a treatment for NCC I am now going through the the post hospitalization medicines as prescribed but the symptoms did not decrease at all." -52260,Can gastric problem raise BP?,hellothank you for posting heresarcoid doesnt cause raised absolute eosinophils or high IgE. these two parameters maybe raised in allergic conditions or parasitic infections. they are usually high in patients with allergic asthma. since you are on atarax i guess you have some allergies. other causes of high eosinophils are parasitic infections in the stomach or lungs. you can do a stool routine test to rule out parasitic stomach infections. a sputum eosinophilic count can also be of help. if allergies are an issue then a skin prick allergy test can be done which involves chcking your sensitivity to 20 or 40 common allergens. another possibility depending if you are from an endemic area is filariasis. in the meantime continue taking above medications. ,"HI , Im a female of 44 yrs 157 lbs 5.2 ,I have a abs eosinophils of 1782cell/ul and immunoglobulin E 850 I have a history of sarcoid too, Im takeing prednison atarax and plaquenil is there any other treatment ? could be sarcoid causing the problem?" -72969,Can normal heads sperm count with 9 out of 14 be effective to conceive?,"welcome Don't worry. semen analysis is normal. there is no problem with semen. Exclude other causes of infertility by consulting infertility specialist. sometimes thyroid problem, high prolactin level etc can cause difficulty in conception. Regular timed intercourse during fertile period will improve pregnancy chances. feel free to ask any question. thanks ","Semen analysis of mine is:volume 8.5ml,colour grey white,appearance is Opalescent,viscosity thick,pH 7.7,liquification Time 30 min,Total Sperm count 50 million/ml,active motile 45%,Sluggish Motile10%, Non motile 45%,pus cells 1-2/HPF,cytology75%.married from 5 years but i have no child can u give me good advised. Me and my wife want child now.thanks,my age is 36.hight 6 feet,83 kg wt" -133232,Recommendations for a prednisone suppression dosing schedule for severe allerigic rhinitis?,"Hi, His medication is fine. He can safely take fexofenadine along with the other medication. All the best. ",my husband 78yr old had mini stroke 3mnths ago has early dementia has allergies his eyes are sore and runny nose. can he have fexofenadine 180mg his medication is aspirin 100mg rampiral 1.25mg atorvastatin 40mg esomeprazole 40mg ketotifen 250mcg/ml.5ml eyedrops. -29322,How to stop my daughter's persistent dry cough?,Hi. For further information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ,"Hi doctor, My daughter is 12 years old. She has a dry cough since 10 days. The doctor says that it is rhinitis. Her URT is congested and getting continuous dry coughing. The prescription given is tablet Telekast, spray Nasonex, syrup Chericof and also tab Dompan SR. But, the medicines are not working. I want to stop her from coughing. Please help." -151543,What could numbness in legs & eyes with headache be?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. If your hip pain is caused by a muscle or tendon strain, osteoarthritis, or tendinitis, you can usually relieve it with an over-the-counter pain medication such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen. Evion is a supplement used to prevent or treat a lack of vitamin E in the body.It is not used to treat the hip pain.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",I want to start Evion 400 Capsules I have pain in hip portion while standing and walking I am diabetic since 25 years My friend had similar problem His doctor advised him Evion 400 capsule per day and some lumber relaxing exercise he is okay. Should I also start this. -165823,Can panic attack causes weakness in feet and fingers?,"helloI have studied your case in detail.The xrays and tests are negative for fracture and no metal problem, means the pain may be muscular as your surgeon says.The operation may have been proper size of both femur head and socket implants since for 2 years you didnt get pain, there is no loosening or osteolysis as not visible in x ray.If you still have doubts, which is not wrong to have because of pain and restriction of movement which was not before, you may seek opinion at some other orthopedic centre or surgeon.If something is wrong with aliignment in knee implants, it is possible to have altered mechanics to account for discrepancy in wal but pain doesnt explain-so presuming it to be muscular, takemedicines as advised and visit for review to a new clinic of knee and hip surgeonsbest wishes ","Following 5 years of hip pain and 3 exploratory/cleaning operations I finally had hip resurfacing 2 years ago. All was well and I was pain free until I had knee realignment surgery. After the surgery I had a bad fall landing from the height of a chair directly onto the resurfaced hip. Since then I have had pain which is slowly getting worse. The hospital have x-rayed the joint and done an ultrasound and there is no fracture, no metal in the blood tests, no sign of inflammation / bursitis, no infection. I have had 6 months of strong painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication, 6 weeks of ultrasound therapy and physio and still it gets worse. I have pain when I try to lift my leg and if I lie flat in bed I have intense pain from the front of the hip radiating into the thigh. If I bend down and stand up there is a sensation of grinding which is very unpleasant and after walking a short distance I start to limp heavily and almost have to drag my leg. The pins placed in my knee are slightly visible and I have no sensation in the side of my lower leg, I asked if this could be the problem but have been told it s not an issue but I am hoping to get them removed soon just in case. The hip doctors seem to think it is just muscle ache from the realignment surgery and that it will just go so I feel that they are not taking my pain seriously, their only suggestion at the moment is taking stronger and stronger pain medications." -29660,Why does puberphonia occur?,Hi. For further information consult a speech therapist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/speech-therapist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old male. My voice sounds like a girl's voice. Whenever someone hears my voice over the phone, then often respond me as if I am a girl. I have heard that this can be corrected through speech therapy and voice therapy. Please guide me about this." -139299,Suggest treatment for pilonidal sinus,"Try a muscle relaxant like Tab Osteoflam MR along with local anti soothing ointments like Sensur after hot fomentation. you should be relieved, need to see a orthopaedic surgeon ",Hello yesterday suddenly i get hurt in my back while trying to stand from my sitting position on floor. now the pain is so bad that i cant stand or sit properly. this is not the 1st and previously it happened few times. i took clophenak supository (spell can b wrong) n still nt cured. should i meet any doctor? please advise what need to do now. im 27 woman. thanx -45514,"What could recurring itchy, burning rashes on abdomen, scalp, below breasts indicate?","Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.It’s very difficult to approach conclusive diagnosis unless for proper physical examination, anyways from your description it seems you are suffering from scabies.Scabies is a contagious disease caused due to mite and it spreads among people who are in close physical contact and by use of common household articles.Treatment is pretty straight foreword. Firstly, i would suggest treatment of your secondary infection (if any) with oral and topical antibiotics.The key to successful treatment of scabies lies in treating everyone simultaneously in the family and others who are in close physical contact. Your doctor would prescribe oral drugs like ivermectin which will kill the parasite. You might also be advised application of permethrin 5% cream and a corticosteroid with fusidic acid cream. Apply the medicated creams exactly as advised by your doctor. Take antihistaminics as advised to relieve itching and irritation. Avoid sharing of clothing and toiletries and launder all you bedding and clothes in warm water.Hope this will take care of your issue.Wish you best of health.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda ","For 3 weeks I have had a rash all over my body, mostly on my right leg of what looks like bites and they are extremely little and very itchy. We have been clearing some land and at first I thought it was flea bites around my ankle however my dad, brother and husband got a rash at the same time and so we all thought it might be poison Ivy, Poison Oak or Poison Sumac. I got it the worst. I went to the Dr Last Friday and she said it didn't look like poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac but she didn't know what it was. She put me on prednizone and I just finished the pack today. It was a low dose starting with 8 on the first day then next day a few less, until I had 1 left for today. Although it cut most of the itching and most of the spots are now scabs, my knee on the right is still extremely itchy and covered in these little bumps or bites or blisters, but none of this rash anywhere on my body is oozing anything. Hydracortazone isn't even working. Any ideas as to what this is? Need help and relief soon!" -248776,Suggest remedy for neck pain,"Dear Sir , exercises are permanent solution to this, start with spinal extension exercises with physiotherapy like IFT and IPT after 7 days go with spinal strengthening exercises with Surya namaskar from yoga. ","i am 29 years old female and was diagnosed with a bulging disk early this year through an MRI, i was on therapy for three months but did not see any change improvement wise. i am always in pain and my right leg becomes weak and it gets so cold and there is this tingling feeling from the hip down to my leg and it is uncomfortable. Is there any exercise that can help to reduce the pain" -144932,What medicine should one take for severe back pain and fatigue after taking allopurinol ?,"hi welcome to hcm.it may because of posture or wrong habit of sleep,plus poor nutrition,lack of physical exercise may be the one of the reason for your muscle ache.but for safety point of view change your life style do regular exercise and yoga or if you still get this problem then concern orthopedic for that. thanks dr.dhara dhara.shah84@yahoo.in ",i am 23 years old 6ft 175. i wake up alot and feel a lot of presure in my neck and it dosent go away till i pop my neck witch i do a lot tho out the day also i do my lower back. some days i feel like i am 70 years old i am to young to be this damn old please help wesley ps i had problem in high scool -93459,Suggest cure for a painful lump on my lower left back,"hi.based from your description, it could be a cyst (sebaceous or keratinous). it is best if you consult with a physician, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","Hi, I got a lump removed from my forearm two days ago, it started out as a small (what it looked like at the time) ingrown hair, I pinched it and clear liquid came out. I neglected it for several months until it got to the size of a large pea. Then hair started not growing on it. I was able to move it around a bit under the skin. The dermatologist removed it without a second thought, didn t even take a small sample for a biopsy, just cut the whole thing out and sent it to get checked. It gave me some comfort that hopefully he was thinking it wasn t harmful in any way and just cut it out at the spot. But it looked like a chunky mass of fat, honestly. Could it have been harmful? What s the chance it s dangerous?" -89153,"Blood tests showed high gamma gt level, taking diclofenac for possible GOUT. Am I likely to damage my liver?","Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.it does ot matte if she has elevated these findings if she doesnt have any symptoms related to liver or pancreas. Sjogren may be cause of liver and pancreatic duct obstruction but it should be verified by specific tests. Rsd is very rare and it is not the first thing to think of.treatment is very demanding,but the exact diagnosis should be established first,before it startsWish you good health. Regards ","I would like to find an expert Dr. on RSD in Southern CA. In the Orange County Area preferably. My daughter has been diagnosed with this, and can t seem to find a doctor who can help her. Her blood work shows elevated liver and pancreas levels. Her stomach is extended as if she is 7 months pregnant, and is in a great deal of pain. Four years ago when this all started she was diagnosed with Sjogren s, and later another doctor said it is RSD. She has been to so many doctors in the last 4 years, that I can t even count them. Can anyone help?" -222004,I have severe pain after root canal. Can any online doctor please suggest,"Hi, Dizziness occured could be due to lack of adequate diet before the surgical procedure, stress. It is possible that it could occur the next time. So have a good meal before the procedure and your dentist could prescribe an anti-anxiety drug the night prior to the procedure to reduce anxiety. ","hi, i had dizzziness while dentist was removing my widom tooth. since i have to remove the other 2 teeth too, i wanted to know if it occures again or not? tannaz" -76208,Suffering from irregular menstrual with multiple uterine fibriods at the age of 45. Is is possible to get a test tube baby ?,"for natural food u can advise ur husband to take vitamin c rich fruit and food that will help some extent along with that if u took homeopathy treatment u people will got better result because in homeopathy there r medicine which help in increase motility of sperm for my help u can contact me HOMEOPATHY CLINIC - redefine ur health dr janak sindhav cff-21 , shantiniketan complex,opp- H B kapadiya school , gurukul rd , memnagar , ahmedabad +91-94285 82684 ","My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 7 years. We have done IUI twice and I have done HSG testing and ovulation testing. My husband has done a few semananalysis tests and found out the his seman is too thick for his sperm to travel in, and that only a small % swim the right way, what can he do to make his seman thinner? Is there any natural supplements to help boost the motility?" -249249,Is pregnancy possible through dry sex?,"Hello, You need to see your doctor after missing your periods if doubting ectopic. Until then nothing to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN ","I ve been having very strange symptoms. headaches, sharp pain on the left side of my stomach and occasionally the right, sometimes naseous and ive been smelling period blood but im weeks away from my period. i have almost no appetite. could I be pregnant? what are the chances of am ectopic pregnancy and how long should I wait to see a doctor? im young and i don t want anybody to know. thanks!" -228258,Suggest treatment for Frenulum breve,"HelloThanks for query ,Itching and pimple like bump on glans penis is mostly due to chronic infection of glans penis (Ballanitis) .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily,You may use Betadine to clean up the glans but do not use topical Betnovate cream .Dr.patil. ","Dear Doctor, I get itching / small pimple like on my glans penis, which disapper after applying Betadine / Betnovate N cream. Please suggest some permanent solution for this recurring problem. I clean my glans daily while bathing with water and soap. Please advice. Is it oK to use Betadine / Betnovate Cream ????" -115539,HOW to use nutrigain powder and Capsules?,"Hi,Any history of fever should be ruled out. In the absence of fever, analgesics and antihistamines along with antacids can be used to reduce the symptoms. If abdominal pain still persists, complete blood count and abdominal scan may be needed for further management.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician ","My sister has diabetes, sugar levels normal at the moment. She has had an upset stomach for several weeks and her Dr. gave her meds for it. Now she aches all over and has a red rash on her hands. The Dr. is not available at this time. Please advise......... I am unable to pay....." -246833,What causes throbbing pain in lower middle part of the stomach?,"Hi, You may be having a condition called fibromyalgia where there is excruciating pain all over the body. You can take analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","i am kedar from bhutan.it has been one and half years i am suffering from diseases like throat pain ,knee pain,abdoma part pain,foot print pian ,hand palm pain ,and light chest pain.i have treated at hospital and ate many medicine but there is no relief at all." -51375,Why does one have a heavy breathing & a thumping sensation?,"Your concerns are very understandable. An aneurysm is worrisome. She was probably born with a deformed heart valve. In some people who are born with a deformed aortic valve, the aorta gets larger over time. The reason is not known. The general understanding is that when the aorta grows large, it should be repaired because if not, it might tear. It is not an emergency unless it has started to tear. Since she had a surgery in the past, she faces a second surgery. This is not as simple as the first and the surgeon and cardiologist will want to wait as long as possible. Pneumonia usually takes three months for full recover. Facing a second surgery, she will want to be in the best shape possible. That is probably the reason to have the second scan. If the aneurysm is growing, that means that no more waiting will be allowed. ","My mother is 39 years old. 24 years ago in 1986 she was 15 and had open heartsurgery pre-pairing her aorta with a machanical valve. Just Wen January 19th shewas taken to a local ER with cheast pains, were she was given a veriaty of test.Soon a CT scan revaled an Ascending Aortic Anyerisum messuring 5.4 cm. She wasplaced in the hospital, because of the Pnominia. She had an echo done that alsoshowed a leaky Palminary Valve. She was soon released because no doctor was totouch her till the Pnominia was gone. Today January 25th she seen a Cardioligistwho told her he had very little concern to come back in 3 months for another CT!Which makes no sence to me seening that they do not no how fast it\'s gowing. Iwas just very upset with the lack of effort and was asking for a little help plzand thank you." -130660,How to cure sore chest in asthma case?,"Hi,The possible causes of eosinophilia could be due to allergy,parasitic infection or auto immune,it can be rarely due to malignancy but your case is look like parasitic infection.You first go for routine blood, urine and stool examination, then consult physician or dermatologist for further co relation with clinical symptoms.See,the main thing is to diagnose first rather than taking symptomatic treatment.May be you will require antihelminthic drugs with symptomatic medication.Thanks and don't worry you will be alright. ","I currently have itchy palms, gums basically itch all over to include my lungs. I do not have any types of hives. I also have been feeling run down and body aches for the last several weeks. I had blood work done and they said my encinophils were elevated at 500." -231023,What causes white pigments on the penis?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum It is used to prevent thrombosis/prophylaxis in many conditions. Some of them area. Deep vein thrombosisb. Pulmonary embolismc. Non valvular Atrial fibrillation So, the risk of bleeding is always there with this medication. Please followup with your doctor's till there is no bleeding and INR is within desired levels.All the best. ",My husband is on Xarelto. He takes it everyday for the last several months. Last night was the first time he had no blood in his urine. Both doctors know of his heavy bleeding in urine. We are concerned that he is no longer bleeding in the last twelve hours. -64515,Should TB medicine be taken if found to be positive for TB PCR?,"hi,From your above stated complaints it seems like flu. however, sore throat also indicates added bacterial infection.Kindly take:1. Tablet cetrizine 10mg at night daily one tablet for 5 days.2. Tablet Azithromycin 500mg daily one tablet after a heavy lunch for 5 days.3. Tablet paracetamol 500mg maximum upto thrice daily if there is fever.Warm water gargle.Drinks lots of fluids.Regards,Dr.Riyanka ","My age is 33 years. I am feeling sore throat, seems a throat infection since yesterday. My voice is not coming out clearly. There is no cough, there is a dry feeling and blockage feeling in the throat. Please advise any mild medicine for the same as I do not take much medicines due to an old liver problem." -118761,Suggest remedy for pain radiating to the upper abdomen,"HelloUpper abdominal pain may be due to many reasons like acidity,gall bladder calculus,liver pathology,renal calculus,musculoskeletal reasons etc.You need clinical correlation and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,ultrasound of abdomen.Upper GI endoscopy can be done if needed.Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many conditions.Treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","Female, 26 years old, 5 4 tall, 125 lbs, I upper abdominal pain, in the middle and a little bit to the left, for 6 days now, it is constantly there, but it does not hurt when bend a little bit forward or lying flat on my back, it hurts when I sit up straight or lay on my left side. I have no other symptoms. I do not smoke or drink. And I am not pregnant." -74705,"Have primary infertility. Back ache, vaginal itching. Swab shows colonization of staphylococcus","Hi, Welcome to HCM, Fertisure is a vitamin supplement given empirically. If there is no pregnancy, you both should be tested for having any problem for not having pregnancy. Afterwards line of treatment can be suggested. In your case first you go for semen examination and then question of treatment comes. There is no effect of masturbation on semen.so forget about and go for examination of both partners. Take high protein diet,pulses,dry fruits,green veggies etc for maintaining good quality of semen. Ok and bye. ","Hallo Doctor, I am 33 years old and my wife is 32 years old. The doctor suggested to take Fertisure M tablet for 30 days due to increase my sperm count, whether this tablet has any side effects? Is there any food / diet needed for increase the sperm count. I won t smoke and drink. Also, I used to mastrubate in my young age, whether that has affected my sperm count, please advice in this regard. Thanks, James." -145977,What causes venous engorgement ?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have polycythemia vera. So your platelets count remains high. But it has no relation with risk of dengue fever. It is caused by bite of mosquito ades. So you have same risk of dengue like other person. No need to worry. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I have Polycythemia Vera (high platelets and red blood cells, hematocrit). Im considering travelling to Thailand which has a high risk of Dengue fever (it causes low platelets). Is it more dangerous for me to get dengue fever than for a healthy person?" -69830,Suggest treatment for kidney infection and viral infection under chin,"hello, thanks for your query, it's a infectious , will not occur due to parag. xray chest will show old tuberculosis for ur whole life. hope I have answered ur query. all d best. take care. ","I am just returned from abroad due to medical unfit. I was medically fit and x-ray was clean 6 months before. However, now, there is scar showing in chest x-ray. Doctor is saying, its old tb. I dont have any symptoms of tb. I dont smoke and I dont drink. However, I used to chew parag. Can parag create TB? Kindly help. If the scar is not because of TB, how can i clear it from chest x-ray?" -237282,Suggest treatment for depression,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the given description, I feel unable to solve the psychological equation given. Each member of the family shows different patterns of behavior and nothing is mentioned about the person in question. Dominant personality problems, errtic behavior, compulsive personality disorders etc can be noted. But for proper diagnosis, it is always better to consult a trained psychologist. If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","My boyfriend had a brief sexual ""play doctor"" session with his younger sister when they were both younger approx 13/12-since then he feels disgusted with what happened. His sister is extremely overbearing and controlling-but so is the rest of his family. I feel like they are substituting him as ""head of household"". The mother babies him, his older sister treats him like a husband/father to her children, and the younger sister acts like a jealous girlfriend. What kind of psychological issues are present and how can we address them?" -229356,What are the problems that would arise due to masturbation?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Automatic sperm leakage during sleep is called nocturnal emission. Nocturnal emission is a natural process of body on which you have no control at all. Semen is produced whenever you are sexually aroused and this produced semen is stored within the body. This semen is a waste product and body should find a way to throw the semen. Body does it through nocturnal emission. No health problems due to nocturnal emission.You could be having premature ejaculation problem which you term as lack of stamina. In reality stamina is not the criteria for premature ejaculation. in most of the cases, mental health issues like anxiety, apprehension and obsession are the reason for premature ejaculation. I suggest you to consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","hi i m 29 yrs old,when i thought having sex in sleeping automatically my sperm leak out. i m not yet married but i used to have sex with my girl friend. i have no stamena very quick my sperm leak outs cant satisfy my lover. please give me an suggestion" -86520,What could cause pain in upper abdomen with history of gallbladder removal?,"Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has some viral infection or flu. It leads to fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting and elevated liver enzymes. Every symptoms are common in viral infection. Nothing to worry about that. Just drink plenty of water. Your liver enzymes will come back to normal within few days. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","my son had been diagnosed with mono even though multiple blood test were negative. he has blisters in mouth and swollen lymph nodes in neck. all other symptoms such as vomiting, head aches, fatigue and loss of apatite have went away. it has been 10 days since first symptoms began. could this may have just been the flew. also consider that his liver enzymes were slightly elevated 7 days from today during wich blood test were administered." -215528,How to cure an gum infection?,"Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query, as you have swelling above necrosed tooth this can be due to infection present at the apex of root of decayed tooth or due to infection present at surrounding areas that is infection in peridontal ligament so there can be formation of periapical or peridontal abscess. For this I will suggest you that you should consult dentist and go for visual examination of swelling and tooth , go for investigation IOPA xray of tooth and its treatment. In meantime you do warm saline rinses and maintain proper oral hygiene. Hope it will help you. Wishing you good health.Regards , Dr. Priyanka tiwari ","I have bulge above tooth. It looks like it is swollen but it feals like bone. There is no pain. Tooth below is ""dead"" for years now. Sometimes it swells a bit but it receeds quite fast (day or two) but bulge stays always. Bulge is quite high above tooth." -215865,What causes swelling on tongue and around the extraction site?,"Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The food lodgement is because of the malaligned teeth. consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and after that maintain oral hygiene. You can take an opinion from the orthodontist to correct the malaligned teeth with braces. you can use mouth washes and you should rinse your mouth soon after eating anything. i hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hi. I have a tooth that does not fit in my mouth, so it s on the side of another tooth, on top, believe it s a molar. Iv had it for about 8 years but in the past year latley iv been getting food stuck between it in my gums that becomes extreamly painful. Iv also been feeling tired, sluggish, dizzy, lightheaded, just simply out of it. I was wondering what this could be? It s running my everyday life" -198269,Is low fever post mild head injury a cause for concern?,green color in stool may b due to decreased transit time of stool through the gut. it is normal in otherwise asymptomatic baby. this will sattle in few days as gut motility return to normal. so u need not to worry. ,"My baby is 4 months and 3 weeks. Normally she is breastfeeding and since 9 days I introduced a formula milk once a day before she goes to bed. Since 3 days she has a soft green bowel movement. Is it normal or I have to see a Doctor? If it is normal, until when the color green will despairer?" -203007,What causes high fevers with lack of appetite in children?,"Hello. I have gone through your question. Yes you can use Ondansetron syrup 2mg/5ml , 5ml three times a day on empty stomach. Donot give azithromycin as of now. If the condition does not resolve or she develops some fever, then start with an antibiotic like norfloxacin 100mg.5ml. 5ml three times a day. You can give an appetizer as well. I hope this helps. If you have any other queries/question please feel free to ask. Thanks and wish your daughter a healthy life. ","Hi Sir, I have girl child 5 years old, last 5-6 days she was not feeling well. occasionally she had fever, cough & cold, . now all symptoms gone by using T-minac, Combiflam, & Ampi-Coxicillin. she looks OK other times now, but when given food for eating she coughs and omits the food. & now feeling weakness. please telll me, can I use Ondensetron & Azithromycin & apitizer ?" -80175,Is it good to see a renal dietitian for stage3 CKD?,"Hi and welcome to HCM.The most common cause for a kidney transplant is end-stage kidney failure (due to diabetes, uncontrolled blood pressure and glomerulonephritis which is an inflammation in the filtering units of the kidney called glomeruli). The disease is first treated with lifestyle changes, medication etc, but if the condition progresses, a kidney transplant will be required.Kidney transplantation is expensive. The costs of an uncomplicated renal transplant event are approximately $100 000 for the first in 90 days of care. CMS is the primary payer for most of kidney transplant patients and though kidney transplantation is cost effective compared to long-term dialysisRegardsDr Santosh ",I am a KCD patient since 2005. My present creatinine level is 5.5. I would like transplant . Greatfull if your let me know the cost of transplant at cms please. -140151,Suggest medication for severe back pain due to an accident,"Hi,As severe back pain pain and bruise still there after 3 weeks requires evaluation of your case.There might be having some problem in your spines or some muscle injury.Go for x-ray spines.After reports go for treatment accordingly.Meanwhile take some NSAID medicine as needed.Ok and take care. ","hi, I fell on ice 3 weeks ago and hit a brick when i fell i landed on my lower back. I went too the hospital and they said it was just a bruse but i am worried because i am in excruating pain and can barky sit down, bend over, lay down. Could this be something else?" -69580,Suggest treatment for red itchy rashes due to insect bite,"Hi, Angela. Certainly this could possibly be related to the bite, but there are 2 other possibilities that require prompt evaluation. One of these is a blood clot in the deep veins of your leg. This can create swelling, redness, heat, and pain. An infection in the skin can create similar symptoms and eventually spread into your blood. If you are still having any of these symptoms or the thick hard vein, get checked at an urgent care center or emergency right away. An untreated blood clot or infection like this could progress into a life-threatening situation. Hope this answers your query. If you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them. ","Hi , Wednesday evening i had a tender groin and a little swelling at the groin/top of thhigh area with redness. By the next morning the redness had started to go down my leg and it has been itchy and warm with some swelling where it is red . It also feels like i have a thick hard vein? Or something like that going down from top of thigh to where the redness stops . It was still a little red this morning and i thought it was going but by late afternoon it s started to get itchy again . It is warn to the touch . I got bitten by something on Tue afternoon on my calf and by wed morning and my calf was very swollen but that seems to be less hard and swollen today . Wondered if it was to do with the bite . Thanks Angela" -137731,What does severe backache indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The painful spasms in the back can be related to an electrolyte imbalance or a muscle overactivity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal ","I m not sure if you answer questions like mine, but here it is. I have hypertension and take Bystolic and Losartan. Lately, my blood pressure has been creeping up a bit. I am having very painful back spasms. My P.C. wants me to take Meloxicam and a muscle relaxer. She wants me to double up on my Losartan while taking the Meloxicam because of its tendency to raise blood pressure. I take 50mg of Losartan daily. I haven t been able to reach my cardiologist to get his input. Does this seem like a reasonable course of treatment?" -245778,Suggest home remedies to overcome weakness,"**1. DPN [dermatosis papulosa nigra] is a benign [non cancerous] skin condition, having a genetic basis [your father has it], and occurring in dark skin people and since case is diagnosed, which means you are under supervision of Dermatologist.2. Usually no treatment is required unless it is cosmetically undesirable or psychologically traumatic to the patient.PS. No tests are needed as DPN is diagnosed clinically. If there is any doubt a skin biopsy can be taken.3. DPN tags are generally best left untreated, since complications of locally applied treatment can include increased and decreased pigmentation, scarring and keloid formation.4. In Ayurveda we generally adopt [सहज (मांस/मेद/मनोवह स्रोतस ) line of treatment, which you can get after consulting an Ayurveda Physician there.. Apply cashew nut oil, which will irritate it,causing it to fall off. . The milk extracted from the papaya fruit is effective. Apply regularlyPS. medications has side effects and surgery has recurrence rate. ","I think have a minor Dermatosis papulosa nigra. The doctors says its skin tags, but my dad has it and I think I'm go to get it like him and my two sisters don't have it. Is their any home remedies to prevent it or things to to make it fall off. I do not want any surgical things to get rid of it. Please can you help ." -92687,What causes a lump near my testicles?,"From your history it appears that you are having pseudo pancreatic cyst.Though you have undergone cholecystectomy, is related to gall bladder disease.You must remain in constant touch with your doctor. ","fluid filld cyst found 18 months ago upper abdomen.. in ct scan. c19 bloodest and amalyse neg. could not have mr due to electric implant at the time. I had had discomfort for 1 year... and removed gallbladder year prior.. eggshaped 4,4,2cm they attemted fine needle asp. trhough endoscopy but could not find as to fare behind.. it then last october 2009 showed it selv on ultrasound, and my doc. ment it had gone down somehow in size. recently my discomfort had been more to pain more presented on right side if I put my hand under my chest towards middle of chest it s there inside my hand.. and also around my back as in a half circle.. more nagging pain.. and sometimes feels like IÃ?¦ve had something pressing in there both back and front.. and sore sometimes and laying on back at night can sometimes be hard even on the side, any side... .. All this happend as I was in london, and I have since then just receintly become a citicenn of Dubai.. should I worry??? I have not lost weight.. gained weight... (now..) but I did loose weight last year 45kg (but it could be in conjunction to previous condition and medication. (rsd and been on topimax) now last 3 months I ve gained 6kg.. but I think it s all due to change of eating habbit and also my diaree that I ve had for last year is now more constipated expcept when i have my periode.. but I have pain after eating and also when I touch tummy, I can feel the cyst ( I belive it s the same one) and once I I self examen my abdomen area as discribed, the abdomen get very tender and inflates it self.... as of late I have had quite a afew nights where I can t sleep due to this pain, just under chest, and side of upper and down on low right and around to back and up... I don ¨t get any feevers, or anything like that, no loss of apetite.. have had last past year, but now ok.. rare ocation of feeling sick and dizzy here and there, but no throwing up.. but sometimes even when I walk I can move, I can feel it.. (itæs not the worst pain in the world as Iv had a pain condiotion for years so I know pain, but its more anoying, tearing mild ripping... hard to discribe..." -160886,Found a swollen lymph node on left side of the neck,"Hello!In my opinion You need to elevate Your foot for 15min, ice pack in towel is reasonable choice.Painkillers is optional choice ","I tripped and rolled my left foot out wards about 3hours ago it s quite painful to walk on and swollen on side of my foot up to my little toe can move my foot with little pain but pain worsens when I stretch toes or put pressure on it,,should I go a&e or just put ice pack and take painkillers" -216618,Suggest medication for mouth ulcer,"Hello,There is a wide range of problems that you could be experiencing. This can range from sore gums that require a simple cleaning to an infection that may cause swelling, severe pain and require treatment such as a root canal or extraction. I am concerned that you referred to a feeling of numbness. Do you feel swollen? Are your gums bleeding? At home you need to be brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Warm saltwater rinses may help you feel better. You may also take pain relief medication. I recommend anti-inflammatory medication such as Acetaminophen or an ibuprofen. Your dentist can prescribe antibiotics to help control any infection after you complete an exam. I advise you to visit the dentist especially if it has been a long time since you have had any type of dental treatment. Your dentist can advise you if you need to see another physician and this is not a dental problem. Numbness can indicate a nerve problem or another medical condition.Cost will vary depending on your location. I suggest you ask the dental office what expenses to expect on your first visit. I recommend an exam with x-rays and cleaning for my patients on their first visit. I hope you find this information useful and please plan your visit your dental visit soon. Thank you. ","hi doc, right num my teeth is hurt makes me cry including my gums what should i do.. and whats the best thing to do. Because right now i have nothing here i dont have any medicines.. and i just wanna ask also if i go to dentist and have check up of them how much it will cost" -248970,What cause severe pain from calf to butt during night?,"Hai.ur pain can be due to heart related, or gastritis or some muscle catch. Since ur a hypertensive, diabetic, high cholesterol patient better get ur cadiac evaluation done.pls go for an ecg, chest xray, 2d echo, tmt or an angiogram done.presentation of cadiac problems in diabetic pts is some times very strange.pls get evaluated with the cardiologist ","For the past 24 hours I have had right arm pain. Unable to lift my arm without pain. No tingling or numbness, no injury - just woke up this way. 4 days prior did a water aerobics class, no injury at that time. Diabetic, hypertensive, and high cholesterol. Age 48" -225770,What causes tiny pus cells beneath the head of the penis?,"Hello, It could be due to local inflammation. As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My husband and i were in the middle of intercourse when his penis slipped out. He didn't realize and he kinda jammed it on the outer wall of my vagina. It hurt him for only a quick second but then it immediately began swelling up, started off with like an air bubble on the lower part of his shaft, then the whole right side [excluding the head] filled with air. Can someone give me any ideas on what has happen and what it can be ? Its still swollen now and that happened around 2pm its now 12am! we tried ice but that didn't help." -1795,My ears are blocked with pain and discomfort and ear drops did not help. Why?,Hello. It does not necessarily have to be due to earbuds causing otitis externa though that could be one possibility. There are others also. Can you tell me if you had a cold recently? Does it feel like there is a fluid inside the ear? Do you feel like you need to pop your ears? Is there any throat irritation? How severe is the earache? It could be secondary to middle ear infection also. ,"Hello doctor, My ear has been blocked for the past three days. There are mild pain and discomfort. This could have been caused because of the earbud. I used Ciplox ear drops and have tried Crocin pain relief, but it does not help. Ear feels extremely uncomfortable, and hearing is muffled. Please suggest some anti-inflammatory antibiotics as I am unable to visit a doctor because of the COVID-19 situation." -101934,Should an isoniazid treatment be taken for inactive TB?,"Hi, In my opinion, you should definitely consult the emergency room now. The way you describe your chest pain and with bad cardiac history, it is better to rule out cardiac chest pain first. So without wasting much time, consult cardiologist as early as possible. You are can wait for neurosurgeon consultation. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. ",I m having sharp pain in my chest . I had 3 bad heart attacks 3 yrs ago I have high blood pressure on. 3 meds for it and on Tegretol 4.my shunt isn t acting right surgeon said this and I had a cat scan now waiting for my results. Should I get to the hospital emergency room now? Appointment is tomorrow I hope I don t get a nothing serious HEART attacks. I m hydrocephilis with v a shunt from my head to my stomach. Should I wait 24 hours til I go back to my Neuro surgeon? -126904,What is the reason for stomach pain problems every day during morning ?,"Hi,Selena, Thanks for query, It seems that along with pin warm infestation you might have hemorrhoids too. Bleeding is from lower tract and not from the stomach. Take anti warm course, Consult surgeon for hemorrhoids. ok and bye. ",I think i have pinworms but im not to sure last week i had anal itching and i was seeing things in my poop that looked like pinworms iv been getting discharges to. but now iv been bleeding and having stomach pains i thought i was going to poop but i didnt it was just stomach pains and stomach grumbling also i have a fever and i get gas alot pleas help. -248142,Suggest remedy for sharp pain in pelvic area,Thanks for giving me reference. ..nothing to worry man as u had long posture during travelling .....just apply some cold fomantation and a analgesic like pcm 500 mg sos ,"Last weekend I went on a long driving trip approximately 1300 miles. On my way back, I started having discomfort/pain between scrotum and anus on the right side and slightly on the inner upper right thigh. There is a spot right after the scrotum that is tender to touch. Sometimes the pain/discomfort is related to sitting position, bending or standing in the same position for few minutes. Laying down helps a lot. I sleep fine on my back but if I roll over on either sides with legs on top of each other it hurts. I am having no difficutly urinating or burning or no frequent urination. Erection is fine as well" -255280,"Taking birth control pill. Missed pill, got periods. Is it normal?","Hello,In the manner you have induced the medical abortion, completion of the process may be unsuccessful. This is because the dosage given in the initial phase should be sufficient to cause the abortion while the successive doses complete the process. The abortion soon after a missed period is similar to an ordinary menstrual period since the products of conception are small in size. A trans-vaginal sonogram should be able to give you information on the completion of the process along with a clinical evaluation by an expert. Hope this helps. ",hello i was pregnant since 35 days . i have taken mifegest 1 tab on tuesday there was no bleeding. after 48 hr i have taken 2 dose. i felt cramps and bleedig for half day . after that light bleeding started.today i have taken 3 dose bt there is too light bleeding is my abortion sucessfully occoured? how will i know? -211587,Should severe swelling in the cheeks after tooth extraction be given immediate medical attention?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query you have symptoms of intense pain in the gums and swelling around teeth which is due to presence of infection in that tooth area leading to formation of periodontal abscess and inflammation of gingiva leading to gingivitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit Periodontist once and get it examine properly. Go for root cleaning, curettage and root planing as you have debris inside gums. Use antimicrobial mouthwash. You should take proper course of antibiotics to subside infection. Do warm saline or Betadine gargles to prevent bacterial build up. Go for flap repositioning if its is advised by periodontist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I floss every day and brush at least twice a day, I'm serious about dental hygiene because I know I have weak teeth. But last night while flossing I had an intense pain in my gum that shot up to my tear duct - made my eye water. There was no blood, redness or swelling. This morning I was brushing and the same pain was there. Still no noticeable redness or swelling. Then mid-day I went to floss and the same pain was there, very intense but only when the floss or toothbrush hits. I can still eat on that side. Now it being 24 hours, if I press really hard with my tongue right between the two teeth there's pain but still no redness or swelling. What's going on?" -249427,Is there a possibility of pregnancy after protected intercourse?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Vaginal infection and burning are most likely due to candidal or fungal infection. Local antifungal pessaries and ointments are recommended to cure it in pregnancy. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr Deepti Verma ,Hie I'm 24years old female 8months pregnant with my first child I have been having vaginal itchiness before was pregnant went to different hospitals did uterus cancer scan got negative results. Cheated on my boyfriend with two different man sometimes would use protection sometimes not but with with my boyfriend will never he trusted me. Every time we had Intercourse he would have cuts on the foreskin or rash with burning sensation and I would have vaginal itchiness with burning sensation will go for treatment. Will finish the courses and it would dissappear for some time. Last year I decided had to be with my boyfriend no cheating two months after got pregnant but still vaginal itchiness Is still sever can't even take a bath without screaming what treatment should I use to get rid of it what effect does it have on my baby please help -155426,How to recover from injury on shin?,"Hello, What I understand by the history it there is inflammation in the trapezius muscle as which is common due to work-related. Also if the pain is in the form of tingling, numbness, radiating then needs to check ours for any nerve-related entrapment. Also, a cervical rib is one of the causes which may lead to additional symptoms. Why don't you make some time to visit an orthopedist and get examined. As the symptoms are troubling you a physical examination will help reveal in-depth the medical diagnosis and with some x-ray or MRI as the diagnostic procedure should help see within the underlying skin and muscle to see what extent the injury is. Based on the medical physical examination and diagnosis the treatment will be guided. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","I have pain in my right shoulder /lower neck, as well as (which may not be related) what seems like my right clavicle bone at the breastbone decided to grow larger-without surrounding swelling or pain (at that location) or redness. How concerned should I be?" -194880,Do the lip sores with bleeding gums need further medical attention?,"dear userthese symptoms of Swelling Black eye is because of ecchymosis caused by bleeding into the layers of the skin of the eyelids as a result of injury or traumayou need to consult your doctor for examination to rule out eye injury.Meanwhile, I advise to take anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen or paracetamol and give her erythromicin local antibiotic cream head injury(only minor in this case),and eye pain on bending forward is suggestive of some retro-orbital collection(hematoma).This may need antibiotic treatment to prevent complications like orbital cellulitis.also try for application of ice packs for 10-15 minutes almost every hour. It will take a few days for it to resolve.if any increase in swelling, pain or any discharge, I would suggest you to consult with a doctor in your area for a proper examination and management as it may be due to an infection.wish you healthy life ",My 4 year old daughter bang heads with another little girl a couple of days ago while on holiday. She had a pretty bad lump but it s gone down and both her eyes and nose are now swollen and black. We are due to fly home tomorrow I a little worried and was wondering if she will be OK. -115893,Reason for flu like symptoms after taking vaccine?,"Hello,Every drug has side effects but it doesn't effect every one. Movicol is quiet safe to be used and it does not cause stomach ache or ulcers. My advice to you will be to try other organic methods of relieving this chronic constipation by increasing fiber diet and liquid in your diet and by doing some regular exercise. It seems to be secondary to pregabalin. Try to find out the cause of this chronic pain for which you need to take amitriptyline and pregabalin. Once the root cause is removed you will not need any of these drugs and you will be free of their side effects too.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist ","I take movicol once a day. I am on pregabalin and amatriptoline because i suffer from chronic pain. I previously took diclophenac, I had to stop because of the side effects on my stomach. I now take omeprazole for my stomach as I think I had/have a stomach ulcer. Could the movicol contribute to sore stomachs?" -87600,What does low lympho auto and high neutro auto mean?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.High IGE levlel is suggestive of some allergic condition. You should check your eosinophil level also. you should also need to go for allergy test to search the cause and then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","hi, i have some sking allergy from last 6 month as per my doctor advice i did test of SGOT, SGPT, GGT & IgE IN THIS IgE test shows 3200.0 IU/ml. doctore prescribe me Liveril forte and loratadine tables. I just want to understand what kind of allergy it is? and detail of that test." -17720,"Which type of vaccination is good, painless or painful?",Hello. For further information consult a child health specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/child-health-specialist ,"Hello doctor,My son's tongue comes out while sleeping and most of the time. He is six weeks old. While breastfeeding, he uses his tongue to suck the milk. Is this normal? Please advice." -176258,What causes head pressure with dizziness?,"Hello ! Thank you for your question on HCM! I understand your concern. I think the troubles you have may be related to a vasovagal reaction. It is normal in some persons more than others, who may be more sensitive to have an autonomic reaction to the pain. Your symptoms are very consistent with a presyncope , which would be a loss of conscience. In cases of pain or when a vessel is damages , there is an overstimulation of the vagal nerve ( the main autonomic nerve in our body), causing similar symptoms. You should not worry about it. I would recommend some rest an a lot of fluids and water during these days. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka ","Hello, I cut my head 2 days ago. Minor cut in my eyebrow. It did bleed but it scabbed up. Afterwards about 20 min got nasuas, sweaty, tunnel vision, and hear was fading. Say down and recovered 3 min later. Went home. I know have a slight throb back of my left head. But same time I think I have laringitis. I have no voice at all. Some sinus pressure. And left ear not releasing pressure. I am out of my home country" -219615,Swollen face and numbness in gums after taking prescribed penicillin for recurred tooth infection. No soreness. Normal?,"hello and welcome to HCM forum,I would like to inform you that if the root canal treatment has been completed with a permanent filling on the tooth then pus discharge is not expected but if your dentist has placed a temporary medication in your tooth then it might take a few days for the pus discharge to stop and infection to resolve completely.I will advise you to take a second opinion and visit an endodontist.For now, you can use a mouth wash twice/day as well as perform warm saline rinses 3-4 times/day.The dentist might have to prescribe you antibiotics to resolve the infcetion which still persists.I hope this answer was useful,I wish you good health,take care. ","I had a root canal treatment about 3 weeks ago after a discovered that pus was coming out right in front of my front tooth. I'm surprised that the pus is still coming out. i went back to the dentist who examined my tooth and the gum. she explained that pus will stop, and that my gum is fine. I'm worried because it's the front tooth that is affected and my mouth smells of bad odour with bad taste. I have just bought listerine for mouth wash in addition to the mouth brush. what is the way out?" -142049,What causes severe back pain?,"Hi, thank you for posting.I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.Your symptoms are caused by IBS(Irritable bowel syndrome). To treat this disease you should follow these guidelines:1. Eliminate spicy foods and acidic foods from your diet.2. Avoid alcoholic drinks, carbonated drinks, coffee and milk.3. Quit smoking cigarettes(if you do smoke).4. Reduce the amount of fiber in your diet.5. Take proton pump inhibitors medicines such as Nexium.Contact your gastroenterologist.Take Care.Dr. Behar. ",hello i been having real bad stomach pains and back pain for over three years i be sick in my stomach everyday i been going to the doctors for three years then had lab test done and all different test done and still don t no whats wrong with me. Im afraid because i think that something is serious wrong with me. -187267,Is it safe to take radioactive iodine for Thyroid Cancer?,"HI Welcome to HCm Very sorry for your condition . See your SGPT/Alt is high because of two reasons . 1, Chemotherapy . 2. Could be a spread to Liver . Ask your Oncologist to either change the chemo regime or reduce the dose ( if possible ) as that might help your ALt levels . I also advise you to take Hepamerz 1 sachet everyday for 1 month . This will bring down your SGPT levels . If you can post your reports i can help you better . ",I have stage 4 cancer 2 years...undetermined primary...tumor on hip bone...now spread to ribs...heavy chemo 1/10...given 6 mos. now back (almost 18 mos.)... spread to rib (bones...secondary)...now chemo every 3 wks. for rest of life...on my 3rd round of 3 wks test now show high alt/sgpt and low albumin. what can i do to help high. Read I need to increase protein intake for high. What if anything I can do to lower high alt/sgpt? Every doctor I have seen says that they have never seen this before....some are quite enjoying specimun (me). Been to mant top cancer centers so I feel quite satisfied that we have correct diagnosis....undetermined. -73202,Suggest treatment for female infertility,Take a single tab of clomiphene for ovulation than go for unprotected sex you will get pregnant soon. So dont worry. Hope my suggestions helpful and thankful to you. Take care. I wish you wil be mother soon. Dont forget to rate me. ,"i got my last period on 5/18/2011 usually every month my period will postpone to 1 week. i tried for pregnency but from 6/14/2011 i got wet in my vegina. morning i did pregnency test, it came negative. i don't know what to do? i am 36 years old . height is 5.2inch and weight is 146 lb" -27106,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -165537,What causes severe pain and swelling in wrist that radiates to fingers?,"Hi,You said you underwent a CT scan and it is normal. Then it will be literally a muscle spasm. By meeting up a physical therapist he will help you alot. Ask for a Therapeutic Ultrasound therapy and TENS for the pain. It will help you reduce the spasm and pain as well. Doing a little of core stability exercises will surely help and make your core stronger to avoid any aches and pain in future. ","I went to er Friday night for severe lower back pain. They did a ct scan and it was normal. They said it was probably a muscle strain and gave me pain meds and muscle relaxer. It s been 2 days and I m still in pretty severe pain. I can t walk, sit down, stand up, sit up from laying without a lot of help. The pain radiates into my hips,legs and sometimes groin area. I can t reach far with my arms without causing pain in my back. I can t move my legs very much without pain, I can t even wipe myself when going to the bathroom. The only relief I get is slightly reclining in a reclining chair and thats still painful. Should I go to my primary doctor tomorrow or give it a few more days?" -67996,What causes feeling like having infection in genital area?,"Hi,It seems that you might behaving bacterial infection giving this problem.Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 5 days.Clean the wound with antiseptic lotion and go for regular dressing with antibiotic cream.Ok and take care. ","Hello, I cut the sole of my right foot on an underwater log while canoeing a couple weeks back and the soreness has become worse and it seems to still be leaking puss into my sock when during work. It s become very hard for me to walk on it without pain. Would this be infected or just sore from the wound?" -42576,What causes post inflammatory pigmentation on cheeks?,"Hello,Welcome to healthcare magic.Post inflammatory pigmentation is a term used for pigmentation which arises secondary to an injury/ inflammation to the skin like trauma, acne, burns, etc. You have not mentioned how your acquired this pigmentation.Depending on the extent of initial inflammation, the pigmentation can be superficial or deep.Superficial pigmentation responds faster and well to lightening creams like kojic acid.Deep pigmentation may not completely disappear.Continue to use the creams and sunscreen that you are currently using. You could opt for chemical peels done by a dermatologist. Peels containing glycolic acid and retinol hep in lightening.You could also consider Q-switched Nd-Yag laser. But the benefit of the laser depends on the type of pigmentation. Hence it needs to be evaluated by a dermatologist. Hope this helps you.Take care. ","Sir /Mam I have got post inflammatory pigmentation on my cheeks.. I have used creams as kojivit, retino-a but none has proved worthy.. I have a very oily skin and am using AHAglow facewash... I am also using photoban 30 as sunscreen.. please suggest me something or should I go for laser..." -112414,Is it possible for trophoblastic tissue to spread to my lungs?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.By your history and description, I think you are having Gynecomastia. It is enlargement of male breast due to fat deposition.There are many causes for gynecomastia. But the common causes are1. Hormonal imbalance2. Genetic disorders like klien felters syndrome3. Drug induced like spironolactone,bromocriptine etc 4. FamilialSo better to consult endocrinologist and get done hormone study. Discuss about these possible causes and start treatment accordingly. ","hello I have been facing a problem since my early teenage days while i was in class 7 i started developing fat on my chest and it increased gradually. By time i noticed i was not comfortable in wearing a good fitting T-shirt only! Since then the problem has been same, I have tried everything.. trained my chest hard in gym, ate right, not underweight or overweight at all. But m now fed up with this problem and cannot carry it anymore... Please please help" -78519,Is paracetamol recommended in case of cramps caused by kidney stones?,It takes 24 to 48 hours for an antibiotics to start it's effect . if the symptoms are severe you should go to hospital otherwise you should take the medications along with antiemetics till then ,"Diagnosed in er with kidney infection last Thursday. Gave Iv antibiotics (levoquin?), fluids pain meds, and meds for nausea. Came home taking oral antibiotic, Vicodin, and I have been throwing up and severe left flank pain continues. My right hand just started trembling. How long before I should go back to dr" -71154,Should I take monistat-3 and hope reactions don t get worse or should I try the 7 day diflucan?,"Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicIf you are experiencing black outs in response to alcohol use, it would be best to discontinue the use of alcohol even if you are only using small quantities.It is possible that alcohol use can affect the liver particularly if it is used repeatedly but liver disease itself, unless very severe, would not normally cause loss of consciousness.In terms of candida overgrowth, this is not a known cause of black outs.Other potential causes would be electrolyte disorders, heart disease, low blood pressure, dehydration.I hope this helps ","What would you say is the problem if I m experiencing more bloating than normal, specifically in the face, and I notice I m more sensitive to alcohol, experiencing blackouts after drinking alcohol but not what I would consider an excessive amount... Could this be a sign I need to cleanse my liver? Or could I have Candid overgrowth?" -230260,What causes roughness in the penis after sexual intercourse?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You are not getting erection because of your anxiety. Finax helps you. You are already haveing anxiety and that anxiety converts itself into performance anxiety. In any case, you should consult your doctor and request change of medicine because you are obsessive and anxious about this medicine. Take care. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hey, I am a 25 year old male started taking finax 2 months back, I was in a state of depression, I still am. The thing is just a few days back I realized I am not getting an erection like I used to before starting finax, and today I couldn t get an erection at all, I tried a lot, also the volume of the sperm has been reduced, I don t know what to do, I am in a lot of tension right now as I am losing a lot of hairs and want to continue on finax and at the same time this happened, is it because of finax that I am not.getting an erection. Please reply." -78072,What does depressed creatinine level signify?,"hithanks for posting in HCMI have understood your concernyour father is in the situation of need for renal replacement therapy1.hemodialysis - done in the hospital2.peritoneal dialysis-can be done at home3. renal transplantif his age is less than 65yrs and cardiac condition is good he can go for transplant whether cadaveric or live .if he is not for for transplant, be needs life long dialysis weekly twice or thrice depending on his symptoms.hope this helps youany further questions please let me knowthanks ","i have my father here in kuwait, and he is suffering for kidney problem for how many years and today we got the updated result that 20 percent of his both kidney are only functioning. what can u suggest the best solution? do we require a kidney transplant or another alternative? Please all in family now is in shock and chaos.Please advice" -244663,"mood swings,depression,taken Epilex crono and recita.gained weight,shall i continue taking them ?",Engage yourself in the following activities. 1. Regular exercise 2.Good diet 3.Join some friendship club if you are alone. 4.Meditation. 5. Yoga ,iam XXXXX.iam suffering with mental disbalance since 9yrs.i cant control my mind because the negative feelings are coming continuesly.please give a good solution for this problem thank you. -202629,Suggest treatment for cough and cold in kids,"Hi,Welcome to Hcm,Menstruation is a phase of development in a child. 9yr is too early age to start menstrual cycle. In different phases of sexual development breast development happens first and last is menstruation. So do not worry, she will develop menstruation much later and I would never suggest you to start any medicine for preventing it. Its a nature made process. Any attempt to alter it might lead to unwanted problems and we dont want that. Your daughter is going to do great . take care. ","my daughter is 9 years old.stud in 4th standard.she is having little bit breast now,near her nose small pimples,i am afaird ,she will get peroid soon,i am mother i want advice from a doctor.their is any treatment to avoid it.please help me.height 4ft weight 30" -235680,What causes memory issues when under stress?,"Hello,Alzheimer's can cause all the symptoms told by you. She needs to take medication for her Alzheimer's to prevent progression of her illness. Consult your neuro psychiatrist for the same.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Rohit Kothari ","My mother in law has been diagnosed with Alzheimer. She has always had a fractious personality but lately she has been angrier and more irrational than usual. I she needs an anxiety or depression medicine but she is diabetic, has high blood pressure and is on a lot of medications. Suggestions please?" -128539,Can boiled lemon water help cure COPD and Sinusitis?,The presence of pus cells and RBC in urine indicate towards infection or even possibility of stone. As your baby is only one year old so the possibility of stone is negligible. Many a times technicians write 2-3 or 3-4 in routine as their clinical significance is not much. I would suggest you to get urine examination repeated. If again pus or RBC is there then treatment is called for. In Ayurveda you can administer syrup Ural. ,"my female child aged 1.9yrs weight 12kg is suffering from urinary infection with pus cells 3-4 and RBCs 2-3. her pediatrician has prescribed ofloxacin 100 syrup 6ml BD. as the syrup is quite bitter, when the medicine is given she vomits the whole intake. kindly suggest any other alternate medicine which child can take for urine infection" -213688,What causes hanging sutures after molar extraction?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain and swelling in the gums can be a inflammatory gingival enlargement because of the gum infection secondary to the deposits below the gums. Nothing to be panic, once the deposits becomes hard and forms calculus, it cannot be cleaned with floss or brushing. So consult a dental surgeon and get your teeth cleaned. If the gingival enlargement is not reduced after this, then you have to go for gingivectomy or surgical removal of the excess gums.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","My gums are swollen behind my two front teeth. It is like in between the two front teeth and is coming through the front. It hurts extremely bad and affects my chewing. I ve tried flossing, using scope mouthwash, and brushing the area. It had been this way for four days. I m 16 by the way." -86085,"How will tablet ""udiliv hep"" help in treating fatty liver?","Hi thanks for asking question in healthcare magic.Noted your husband having fatty liver...The cause may be alcohol drinking , smoking, high cholesterol, protein energy malnutrition etc ...Mostly fatty liver remain silent with no complication in future.But if no care is taken regarding dietary habit then it might develop in hepatitis lead to jaundice.If alcohol drinking done for long time then chances of development of cirrhosis is there.So guide your husband to loose weight if obese.Take less cholesterol.Use minimal oil in diet.As far as conception is concerned you can deliver normal baby with no side effect ...so don't worry about affection of your husband's fatty liver on child birth...If your husband develop jaundice or any other complication then you can contact HCM for further guidance.Take care.Dr.Parth Goswami ","hello sir, my husband has mild hepatomegaly with fatty infiltration grade 1.Liver mildly enlarged 17.3cms with increased parenchymal echoes and attenuation of sound beam distally.i just want to know how much harmful this and whats precaution for this?Secondly is there any harm to baby...if i conceive?" -227686,Can chronic non-bacterial prostatitis be associated with sjogren s syndrome?,"Hi,Hydrocele is often accompanied with scrotal dermatitis and it is due to compromise blood supply over the skin of scrotum, topical steroid is commonly used for the treatment of scrotal dermatitis. Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,Dr. Atishay Bukharia ","Dear Doctor, My name is Hasan Abbas i am 38 yrs old ( M ) from last month i am having pain and burning sensation when passing urine and also the flow of urine was slow doctor tod me to do IVP test and that test report revealed cystitis . Then my doctors prescribed me B CIN tablets for 5 days but the symptoms did not persist and then he prescribed me Tablets Martifur MR along with Tablets Urispas after taking that pills for 7 days i feel relief in passing urine with no burning sensation i am still on that medicine butfrom today iam having slight pain on my left side of stomach and itching sensation in my hydrocele plz advise Thanks & Regards Hasan Abbas" -65095,"What causes low body temperature,cold sweats and aching in back,joints and muscles?","Hello.Rubeolla is viral disease. If you have it, you probaply will not have t once again. If you are vaccinated, then you should be safe. Ig you have IgG and avidity in range, and intermediate IgM, that probably means that you had it and now you are safe. Serological tests sometimes are not accurate so much, and should be interpretated critically.No worry for your future pregnancy. All the best. ","hello doctor, i conceived on march 12th 2011. my first usg is ok,my second usg told that there is no heart beat,i missed my baby at8th week.doctor suggested me torch test.the reports said that my rubella igg is in range and my rubella igm is positive but indeterminate and my rubella igg avidity is in range.is it safe to conceive again,there is any treatment for rubella ?,usually in how many days my igm becomes negative?,is it rubella comes again and again?" -116533,Does tyronorm tablet cause sleep deprivation?,"Hello,DT (diphtheria, tetanus) and polio vaccines are generally given routine in children and then every certain number of years in adults to provide protection against these infections.Polio can be taken orally, 2 oral drops. This is a live vaccine and poses higher risk for side effects compared to the injectable form. Some countries do not even have oral polio due to its side effects.DT, unfortunately, is only in the injection form. So, if you need protection against these infections, the injection is the only way to have it.I hope this answers your query.I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.Regards,Dr. Antoneta ZotajGeneral and Family Physician ","Hello, I have recently recived a letter saying that I have to go to my local doctors surgery to recive protection protection against Diph, Tet, Polio Reinforcing . I was wondering if I absaloutly have to attend to this, the reason why I dont want to go if that I assume a needle will be used and I am very nervous about it. If I attend this is there another way I can recive protection other than a needle and if I have to use a nedle that you can give me anyway of helping my nerves on it? Also is there any side affects on this treatment? Be much appreciated if you can anser my question. George." -183355,My lumbar spine report,"WELCOME TO HEALTHCAREMAGIC Bone growth usually stops by 18-20 year of age. When there is no growth hormone deficiency, injections of the hormones are not helpful. Herbal medicines are not studies by research. Regards, Dr. Jagdish ",hii i want to ask that i am 20(5.5ft tall) years old i want to take medicine to boost up my hieght .is any side effect will occur in present or future. ayurvedic med is good or english medicine.suggest -221803,"Sensitive upper teeth. X-ray shows no decay, some erosion. Tooth ache. Is it normal?","You seem to have aphthous oral ulceration. Avoid using peroxide, instead use Tantum mouth washes and use some good multivitamin with folic acid in it. Also try to keep your mouth clean with warm saline gargles.Use toothbrush with soft bristles to avoid further trauma to the gum line.It generally takes a week to recover from problems like you are suffering from. ",Hi. I have a boil on my gum under my back tooth . Some blood and yellow fluid has came out. I have no pain or anything of that nature. Is this something I need to see the dentist or can I manage this on my own. I have been gargling with salt water & using peroxide and water mixture and swishing this in my mouth. any help is appreciated -191572,Suggest treatment for cold and cough in a child,"Hi,Did she slept as usual yesterday night? Anyone else in the family having fever or flu? If she do not have any other symptoms and is feeding well, we need not worry now. This may indicates a viral prodrome. In case she develops fever, give paracetamol. Take her to a doctor if she develops additional symptoms, is not taking feeds or vomiting repeatedlyHope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician ",my baby is a very active 3mnth old girl who laughs a lot when she wakes up in morning.but today she was very dull she is not responding to my calls neither laughs or smiles and not responding to her favourite toy which she sees and laughs immediately seeing it.is this normal or something of concern -37257,Planning for baby. Getting light period. Ultrasound reports normal. Taking M2 tone. Will it create any problem in conceiving?,"Dear Meenu, As long as you are having monthly bleeding its normal, even if you bleed only for 1-2 days and soak 1-2 pads per day. Try unprotected intercourse for a year and if don't conceive after that, then consult a doctor for tests. With regular intercourse you will be able to conceive easily. You can continue taking M2 Tone. Hope for the best. ","this month and last 2 mnth before my periods are not so much in flow,this month also it happened only for 1and half day and then also the flow was not very high.what is suggested in such a situation,my ultrasound report is completely normal and internal ultrasound too is normal,i am also planning for pregnancy.I have also started taking M2 tone,will this problem can create any problem in conceiving or what is suggested." -79403,Suggest medicine for kidney stones,"hiMost people live normal and healthy lives with one kidney.If one kidney was damaged or removed during childhood - the remaining kidney will grow faster and become larger than normal.You should check kidney function test and simple urine test of your daughter every year. Blood pressure should also checked every year.Most people with one healthy kidney do not need to follow a special diet.If you have more questions, then you can ask.Take care. ","HI My daughter aged 9 yrs having one kidney in left , we came to know in 2011 that by birth she has only one kidney which was working properly 100%, after till date we not did any check up or test , kindly advise whether we have to do any test for check and need to continue routine check up every after 6 months . no any medicine or treatment continue now" -131666,Is persistent cough a sign of allergy?,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. Night coughs usually mean asthma is not under proper control with current medications and one needs to increase controller medications for asthma.2. Were I treating you, I would add montelukast to your current treatment.3. I would also suggest you allergy testing which will help you identify the substances causing allergies to you as well as to know the measures to avoid them.Based on allergy testing, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which works on immune system to gradually improve allergy symptoms over a long period, for long term basis.4. In general, I would suggest you to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution.5. Regular breathing exercises and a healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits and sprouts) will also be helpful to you in a long run by improving your lung capacity and immunity respectively.6. For leg cramps, there are many causes for leg cramps. I usually prescribe my patients a good multivitamin-multimineral supplement for 2-3 months. Also, I would like to mention here that formoterol (a component in both Symbicort as well as Oxeze) can cause muscle cramps as side effects. Please discuss this with your doctor to decide whether formoterol contributes to your cramps.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have ant further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health.Thank you & Regards. ","Have asthma and been suffering from night coughs about 3 times per week. Competitve swimmer and getting leg cramps at night. On symbicort - strong dosage, with additional oxeze. Chest still tight certain times during the day. Simple answer could be dehydration or lack of calcium. But not normal to have night coughs and leg cramps." -164518,Suggest medication for sore muscles in leg,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical examination is advised.As you have fibromyalgia, arthritis etc you need to focus on three major activities.MeditationBreathing exercisesPhysical therapywith meditation you will be able to fight against the anxiety and depression.with breathing exercises you will have a relaxation of the body, also it will help improve the blood carrying oxygen cells more which will inturn help reduce the pain and improve your metabolism & endurancephysical therapy will help reduce pain with Therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. Also exercises are a must to remove the excess lactic acid formed at the end of the activity called the glycolysis cycle.Taking an anti depressants pill will lead to a complication of back ache, muscle and joint aches schedule too.Dealing something with a nature way has always helped my patients in clinical practice.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","Hi, I have Psoriatic Arthritus, Fibromyalgia, Hypermobility, IBS, Depression and Anxiety. Currently taking Biologic therapy (Simponi 50mg monthly injection) Sertraline (100mg) Amitriptaline (30mg) Cocodamol (30/500) and Tramadol. I am not finding my antidepressent working and would like to try Citalopram (I took it before and it worked well for me) My doctor wont allow me to take it because of interaction with amitryptaline. Is a good alternatice Gabapentin with Citalopram? I need pain relief and something to tackle my depression and anxiety too. Thank you" -192127,Is albumin infusion only solution for congenital nephrotic syndrome?,"Hi,This is possibly an abscess or a boil / carbuncle. It should be evacuated / drained and you should take your daughter to your family physician and or nearest hospital. They can do it on out door basis and this can be done within minutes. You possibly has to give her antibiotics as well for few days. Some times analgesics like paracetamol are also prescribed along with the antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Azeem Ullah, General & Family Physician ","I have a 5 month old daughter who has extremely sensitive skin the day she was born. She has to use certain laundry soap, bath soap, wipes, diapers, etcetera. Last night I noticed some redness on her bottom, I lifed her up to look closer and found a quite large (about the size of a nickel) circular scab with a small hole in the middle thats filled with pus. As I touched it, she screamed. It felt quite swollen. What could this possibly be?" -39516,Can veet cream cause itching?,"HIWell come to HCMSkin sensitivity because of the hair remover ingredient is very common condition and this can be best managed with Diphenhydramine lotion you can apply this lotion locally if the symptoms does not improved then oral Tab Diphenhydramine can be taken just once in day 25 mg or more according to severity, hope this helps ","Sir, I have applied hair remover cream (veet) to my skin. actually i suppose leave that cream at 3 minutes on the screen but i have left 5 Minutes so because of that. its itching so for that which treatment or which medicine i have to take. can you expalin me" -68545,Are dizziness and cold sweats normal during sinus infection?,"Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that there is probability of infection. As it has pierced in the foot there is probability of anaerobic infections.I advice you should take metronidazole for this infections. Also take the tetanus toxoid vaccine injection. This will prevent you from getting tetanus.I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic. ","Hello I stood on two nails in one day on the same foot about a week ago and one of them is fine but the other is still very saw and the pain is about two inches around the hole, and the foot that hurts is hotter than may other foot. It s not agony just very annoying as I m a roofer and stood on it all day every day, thought there might be a chance of infection as it probably gets direct work" -101889,What causes mild chest pain with tiredness?,"Hello, According to the history, you provide it would be better to control your eye to the specialist. Please talk to your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jnikolla, Pulmonologist ",I have had a really bad cough for about two weeks now. Hard coughing and the last week of that I ve notice that my left eye has a blurry spot right in the middle. it comes and goes. I took a Z-pac 1 week ago and have been taking Musinex DM for the cough. Today I have a headache but took two Histenol (Zee Products) and it s slowly going away. I just feel like I can t see as well. Don t know if the meds have anything to do with it or not. (I rarely take anything but vitamins). -53981,What causes chest pains and swelling in ankles after a triple by pass surgery?,"hi, Is he on any drugs like metoprolol which could decrease the heart rate. if not it's probably age related and due to sick sinus syndrome. This will need urgent cardiologist consultantion and probably need pacemaker. Till then patient should going outdoor ,alone. He should not lock door of the washroom as well because he may get syncope especially during Urination or defecation. So be cautious till cardio consultation. ","My Dad is 81. He is in stable health. He was diagnosed 1 1/2 years ago with interstial (spelling) pneumanitis. But, that is stablizied and he is doing well. Oxygen levels are in the 90 s with oxygen. 2 weeks ago his heart rate declined to the 50 s rather suddenly. He went to the family dr who referred him back to his cardiologist. 2 days ago he wore a monitor for 24 hours. He is to have an appt the 20th. However, he is feeling dizzy and generally unwell. I am wondering if he needs care before then." -253580,Is light spotting throughout menstrual cycle sign of pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion a variability of 1 week might be normal.The HCG level appears normal.Dont worry.I suggest you to repeat the ultrasound after 2 weeks to know the pregnancy status.Definite diagnosis cannot be made with present status.Wait and repeat the ultrasound for accurate diagnosis and apt treatment.Take folic acid and if suggested by your doctor progesterone supplements too might be needed.Avoid stress and physical strain.Take rest.Best regards... ",I am approx 5 weeks pregnant from my LMP and I had a vaginal ultrasound which show just a gestation sac which measured 7.5mm but nothing else and the Dr said this shows around a 4 week pregnancy so either I am earlier than calculated or it has stopped. My HCG levels were 7500 or so. What do you think/ Should I be worried? -168243,Suggest treatment for severe burning sensation on the knee,"Hi there.You are having symptoms of Sciatica. Avoid bending forwards ot lifting weights. Avoid sitting on hard chairs. Apply hot water bottle to the region of pain in the buttock and lower back if present. Your Sciatic nerve is being compressed and may need to look for the source of the compression and get you treated as soon as possible by an Orthopaedic surgeon. Kindly take pain killer muscle relaxant like Diclofenac + Thiocolchicoside combination and take it once or teice a day. Also take Pregabalin 75mg + Methylcobalamine combination for the pain relief, ",Having pain in butt and side of Right leg going down to front of right leg. No back pan or pain on left leg or butt. Some times pain extends to right foot front side Pain is terrible just sitting. Pain is tolerable when lying in a specific position and hard to figure out how to lay just right. -235775,How can depression and anxiety be treated?,"Hello,I would like to tell you how our body works each and every organ is governed by the brain which works on two things physiology and psychology so if anyone elements get disturbed everything gets disturbed so there is a chance that your heart attack could be due to this reason, but this single cause could not cause the entire list of event. In your case, some other problems like infection, or inflammation should be present, as you also required pericardial taping. So as per my knowledge, you are facing some infection of the pericardium which is causing all these events.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Medhavi Agarwal ","I had a heart attack two and a half months after being rear-ended in my car. My blood pressure at the hospital was 199 over 93. Since then until my pericardiocentesis my daily BP was anywhere from 150 over 87 to 167 over91. I stressed over losing my car which I believe was a cause of my heart event. Is this possible? I had two friends who died following rear-end collisions, hence my question, Thank you. Ross Janes YYYY@YYYY" -48992,What is the treatment for the ultrarian rapid cycling condition?,"Hi, Hyperhyroidism may can cause palpitations but it may not cause leaky heart valve. It may be due to myocardial or valvular problem seen in old age or hypertension or ischemic heart disease, etc. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Check it out that you may be suffering from drug induced hyperhyroidism. If symptoms not improved please consult your cardiologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ","Good afternoon, I have a hyperthyroidism ,and taking Euthyrox 75mg.After a year of taking this medicine I suffered a chronic palpitation.Only last month a go,I was diagnosed to have suffered a leaky hear valve. Does it have connection with my thyroid?" -13731,Creatinine level 2. 7 with controlled BP. Kindly advise the food to be taken.,"Hello. First, you should get regular follow-ups with her doctor (nephrologist, cardiologist or even internal medicine specialist). Foods to avoid are salt, dark-colored colas, canned foods, orange, and orange juice, red rice, etc. Foods to eat are water the best you can drink, cranberries as whole or juice, apples, mushrooms, oatmeal, kale, cauliflower, etc. ","Hello doctor, My wife's creatinine is 2.7. Now BP is brought to normal. What food should I give and what to do?" -27277,What are the early signs of pregnancy?,"Hello. Please note the following physical signs of pregnancy, which you may experience in a few days if pregnant: I suggest you consult your gynecologist for other blood tests and confirmation. Take Care. Have a nice day. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor,I am a 26 year old female. I am trying to get pregnant. My doctor recommended me to take Susten 200 after the ovulation period. Now, I am on the 29th day of my cycle. I have some pregnancy symptoms. But, I am not sure. Please give me some clarity. I am scared too." -90997,"Done blood test. Have morning fatigue, no appetite, digestion disorder. Liver or thyroid problem?","Hi, Welcome to Healthcare magic! The cause of fatty liver in your case is alcohol intake. The liver enzymes are only mildly raised. Abstinence from alcohol will reverse the condition. If you are obese, weight reduction is necessary. If you are a diabetic or if you have high cholesterol, those issues should be treated as they can also contribute to the development of fatty liver. Continue taking ursocol and viboliv. ","hi & regards,my liver is mildly enlargewith generalised fatty changes,vertical span of rt.lobe is 15.07cm(normal 14cm) gall bladder ,hepatic and portal veins,cbd, pancreas , spleen ,kidneys, urinary bladder ,prostate all are normal in ultrasound.the impression is mild hepatomegaly with fatty changes,associated git problem. in lft test serum bilirubin 0.8(normal 0.2-1.20) direct bilrubin 0.5(0.00-0.40) indirect bilrubin 0.3(0.10-1.20) sgot 50(10-40) sgpt 88(10-40) alkaline phosphtase 126 (34-94) protien7.4(6.0-8.0)serum albumine 4.0(3.7-5.3) serum globuline 3.4(2.3-3.6) blood uria 56 (10-50) serum creatinine 1.8(0.6-1.2) serum uric acid 8.0(3.4-7.0) calcium 9.6 (8.4-10.2) sodium 141.7 (135-155) potassium 3.98 (3.5-5.1) one year ago i suffred from this desies at that time my doctor gave me ursocol 300, antoxid,ec350 but now the doctor has been shifted to another place now a new doctor gave me viboliv 500 and febuget 40 for uric acid .i an alcoholic with intake once a week one peg and non vegitarian ,i dont smoke. i shall be highly oblised if u help me. thanks" -155226,What causes pain in hand and wrist after an injury?,"Hello, What I feel is there is no connection of nausea and headache along with the injury you had. But for your injury of the toe, I would like to request you to get it examined. Most times its only ligament sprain, but sometimes a hairline fracture stays so we need to get an x-ray to rule this out. For now, I will advise to take hot water fermentation and do ankle toe movements inside the hot water. Also, you can keep the foot elevated over the pillow and perform ankle toe movements slowly to regain the full functions of the injured toe and avoid swelling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",Hello.I stubbed my 4th toe on a chair this past Sat.The toe hurt & is leaning to the pinky toe.I immediately iced it off and on the full day. Since then I ve taped in on its own through a You Tube video doctor which stated NOT to buddy tape it as the 4th toe is in its own column.Last night a headache & nausea added to this & this morning the nausea continues. I haven t taken any meds. Should I see a doctor? Everyone said they would only tape. Thanks. -117806,Suggest treatment for sharp pain on lower abdomen,"HelloLower abdominal pain may be due to may causes like pelvic patholgy,genito-urinary causes,colitis etc. It is important to examine uterus and adnexa.You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,urine RE/ME and ultrasound of abdomen.Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many possibilities.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I'm getting tugging cramping feelings in my lower back and abdomen. Felt it in my vagina also. Started bleeding today but for a month I thought I was pregnant because when I suck my stomach in its uncomforatable. Like its got something in it. What is this?" -10382,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -81134,Burning sensation while urination. Had a spinal surgery in the past for difficulty in urination. High urea levels. How to lower this?,"Hi and thanks for the question. I suspect you mean 'Neuropathy' when u say 'Nephrology in both feet'. Are you diabetic? If so, neuropathy is not unusual to have.Are you sure you have cleared the infection entirely, since you still have pain in ur toe. Please get it checked out by your treating physician/ surgeon ASAP. Regards. RB ","I am in kidney failure, in dialysis . I have nephrology in both feet 2 months ago I had an infection in my left big toe . They wanted To amputate but I manage to get rid of the infection. I have been walking with a cast to avoid pressure on my toe and Also been using a knee walker. I can t still stand on my foot. The big toe is very tender, I have new skin on that toe. Is this the nephrology that causing this pain, the toe is not swollen or red so I don t think it s infection...//" -176976,Suggest treatment for neurocysticercosis,Cervical spondylosis is an age related degenerative disease. You can continue hot fomentation and massage but excessive neck turning or movement should be avoided. Isometric exercises for neck and back strengthening exercises may help more. Long period of sitting in wrong postures may aggravate neck and back pain so avoid as much as possible. Playing badminton depends upon status of your lumbar spine and will be better advised after your lumbar spine imaging. Intact vertebral column with no collapse or spondylolisthesis will assure for continuing badminton. ,"Hi Doctor, I have cervical spondilosys and low back pain. My work involves sitting for long hours at a stretch. I get relief when i exercise and get fomentation or massage. Is that ok if i continue with this? I also want to play badminton which i find to be of help. My question is can i continue with fomentation, massage an playing badminton?" -102892,Does CKD cause chest pain and discomfort?,Hello As you explain the history in my opinion you should consult with your doctor because he should examine you closely to define the problem. Regards Dr.Jolanda ,"I had CABG 3 months before, till now it is paining, left side of ny chest there is a pain on skin, It can not touch even, during bathing water also sensetional for me, Now a days I am sitting behind motorcylc some jurking I am facing. What is the problem of this pain?" -166843,What causes severe pain and popping sound in leg?,HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.Some swelling in the area is important cause of numbness. Elevation of limb is helpful. Mecobalamin is helpful in recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ,"My fourth toe on my right foot has been numb for 3 days. I have not been wearing different shoes or running long distances. Should I be concerned? What are some possible causes? It is only one toe, I do not have any symptoms, markers or history of diabetes." -151585,What causes shooting pain in feet after ligament tear treatment?,"Hello,Ulnar nerve compression and median nerve compression in common in guitarist and violin players. I shall advise you to have a nerve conduction velocity study. As early abnormal results can be improved with intervention like:- Decreasing hours of use on guitar- Using night splints to rest your hand- Using supplements Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","hi, I m a guy, 24..... ....i m diagonosed with ulnar nerve compression causing weakness in my ring finger......i was wondering if this will go away with the vitamin tablets (mec gla) and NSAID s (etody 90) that i m taking along with care to see that i dont apply pressure on the elbow region or is it a reccuring disease?........I spend a lot of time -close to 4 hours a day playing guitar so i was wondering if that might aggravate the problem due to the bent elbow position.......Thanks a lot" -188185,Does a 13.5 cm spleen and enlarged lymph nodes (Mesenteric and retroperitoneal adenopathy) suggest lymphoma?,"Hi and welcome to HCM, thanks for the query.It is hard to predict,it can take from several months till several years and sometimes permanent smyptoms can be expericened. YOu should find the painkiller which is most efficient and have physical therapy to relieve pain.Wish you good health.Regards ","Hi, I am diagnosed with pectoralis major myositis after radiation therapy of right breast.I had breast cancer stage 2 ,passed all treatments : chemo 6 cycles, lumpectomy with axillary lymph node removal and following 36 radiation on June 2013, after 5 months pain is start in right pectoralis major area, pain relievers don't helping, took NSAID Celebrex, no effect, now doctor told me "" late side effects of radiation"",how long can take it?" -22868,Is I-pill safe while breastfeeding?,Hi. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, Is I-pill safe while breastfeeding? If not, then what are the alternative measures?" -173257,Suggest treatment for knee pain that radiates to the thigh,"Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to a medullary spine compression or to an infection. For this reason, I recommend performing a lumbar spine MRI study coupled with some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate). You should discuss with your neurologist on these issues. A neurological exam is necessary before performing these tests. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida ","6 weeks after laminectomy at L-5 Ive had increasing pain, numbness & muscle spasms. After severe muscle spasm and pain last night I am having trouble bearing weight and walking. There seems to be more aching in the groin area in the muscles on the inside of the leg - all the way to the foot." -164214,What is the meaning of bone loss to upper and lower jaw?,"Hi, BillYes, you need the MRI to fully assess the damage hereIt can wait until Monday and for now, rest, heat, and a strap will do ","I think that I may have torn my medial lateral ligament on my L leg. I was surfing and the knee clicked when it twisted a little when I fell from the board. It hurt (but not too bad). I walked half a km home carrying the board with mild pain. I iced the inner part of the knee 3 times, went to bed and had to have pain control after 5 hours. I can not twist the knee at all now without severe pain, but I can walk without twisting. Should I go to the doctor and get an MRI? Can it wait until Monday? Should I strap it until then ? Cheers, Bill" -31628,What causes light bleeding and cramps after embryo transfer?,"Hi, I think you can be having an implantation bleeding. This will become clear by bhcg test only. If it is positive, then it is an implantation bleeding otherwise it is a failed transfer. Get bhcg done 14 days after transfer. ",I am 11 days post embryo transfer (2 embryos). I have had light bleeding for about 5 days. Cramps just started 2 days ago. They are not severe. There is no clotting. It is much better sitting with my feet up or lying down. I developed a rash/splotchy like appearance on my abdomen today. Am I having a failed transfer or is this implantation bleeding and normal? -201260,What causes toddler to pass inconsistent stools after eating?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM. I know that you are very concerned about your child but don't worry. The rash that you have described and the way they have appeared, it points very much towards possibility of measles. Fever for two days before the rash also goes in favour of measles. I think you should take some good pictures of the lesions and send to us for confirmation of diagnosis. I hope this will help you. Take care. ","my son is 11months old ad 3 days ago i noticed a couple red spots on his, chest, and back, today is day 3 and he now has red spots on his chest, back, & forehead. the spots are almost not even bumpy very flat like and my son had a fever the 2 days ago. he is eating normal and seems to be normal? what can i do im scared it might be measels?! im a forst time mom so thank you for help" -94776,What could painful lumps on armpit suggest?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some soft tissue tumour like lipoma or some malignant mass. you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","I m in remission 14 months for HL stage 1B. I had a hard lump removed from the right ancillary, 6 cycles of ABVD, 17 targeted beam rads 30 gy to the right shoulder area. I ve had a a rather large soft lump very visible near the left clavicle at the triangle. Looks like a muscle popping out of a body builder and it is soft. I am 60 years old and not a body builder. No weight loss or night sweats. I ve gained approx 20 pounds since last summer..." -157090,What causes swelling in the lower legs?,"Hi, The symptoms that you have can be related to venous thrombosis. Do consult your physician and get a color Doppler scan done for proper diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon ",SO I HAD A VEIN ON THE BOTTOM OF MY RIGHT LEG THAT I HAVE HAD FOR AWHILE AND I WOKE UP ON SATURDAY AND IT WAS VERY SORE AND I NOTICED THAT THE VEIN WASNT THERE ANYMORE THEN A COUPLE DAYS LATER IT WAS WARM AND TENDER TO THE TOUCH AND STILL IS AND THERE IS A BUMP AND IT LOOKS BRUISED DONT KNOW WHAT THAT COULD BE VERY WORRIED -234000,"Bruise, circular pattern, growing darker","Good Day and Thank You for being with healthcare magic!Your husband's sperm parameters are within the acceptable limits set by the W.H.O.. He has a very good number of sperm cells with a 40% normal motility and 60% normal morphology.I don't see any problem and good luck in conceiving.Regards,Dr Manuel See IVUrology ","Hi, please help me understand my husband s semen analysis results. Volume 4ml, sperm count 392 mil, motility 40% normal, 60% abnormal, morphology 60% normal, 40% abnormal. How many mil are good sperms out of the 392 mil?" -48055,What can I do to have a healthy heart?,"Hi, Hypertension is passed to children if they have the same risk factors as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking etc. Even in these cases, children of hypertensive may or may not be hypertensive. Otherwise, the child may develop high BP after 35 yrs age if he is to develop it. Sweating is no sign of high BP. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician ",iI have a hypertension i like to know that is it possibly that i can passed on to my baby . cause he is sweating at nignt. but not the whole night especial when i put the blanket on him -208612,"What causes dizziness, tiredness and vomiting in a child?","Thanks for the question.By your description it seems that the child does have some problem either gastric, other systemic(endicrine/ nuronal etc.) or some psychological issue.You have not mentioned her height and weight which would have indicated to at least some of the things.In this situation it seems visiting a pediatrician will be of great help as a doctor can see more than you tell.Earlier the better ","My 9 year old daughter is excessively hungry. She says that her stomach actually hurts. If given the chance, she would eat a whole box of crackers, and then be excited that dinner is almost ready. She constantly sneaks food and it is rare to find her without food in her hands. Could there be a problem causing this?" -151659,What causes cold feelings in kidney with muscle spams?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to peripheral neuropathy. The treatment consists in medication to relieve the symptoms. I suggest Gabapentin as a specific treatment to relieve the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. I also suggest physical therapy. Other treatment consists in surgery or injections for increased nerve pressure. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","i was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy over 20+ years ago. I have since then lost all feeling in my legs and have now been diagnosed with charcot foot in both feet. I DO NOT HAVE DIABETES!!!! I have been told that there is nothing much that anyone can do other than braces on both feet, and medication. Please help me I know that there is something I can do." -125593,"Cramps in lower stomach while passing motion, urinating, stool soft. Possible reason?","Hi.After any surgery in the abdomen,there are chances of adhesions formation.These adhesions may cause Pain,particularly near the surgery site.Blood pressure in your case is raised due to anxiety.If the blood pressure is raised even without pain,please exclude Renal artery stenosis.Consult your local doctor for further details.All the best. ",in april of 2012 i was diagnosed with a smoldering appendix . i had i removed . but then a very high peaking pain was happening and this would send my blood pressure to between 180 and 225. pain meds helped but the pain keeps coming back and i can t stay on pain meds for the rest of my life. My blood work is normal and an abdomane ultra sound does not show anything can you help me. laurie -83663,What causes fluttering sensation in upper right abdomen after gall bladder removal?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to history your liver enzymes are elevated. It can be due to liver problem or it can be from Celiac disease. To rule out Celiac disease investigate with anti tissue transglutaminase antibody estimation. To check liver problem I need to know your Liver enzyme values and kindly attach your report for giving further comment regarding that. USB abdomen scan is also advisable. According to course for the management can be decided. Consult physician for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I have raised liver enzymes, blurry vision, digestive problems, itchy skin, and im exhausted. No jaundice. Could the problem be my liver or possibly celiac. I don t ever drink but do take prescription medication. I also worked daily with cleaning products for six months." -220700,"Have swollen gum, difficulty in eating. What is causing this?","Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. Third molar is neither esthetically nor functionally important.therefore it is usually advised to get extracted. In your case, you must take a x ray which will guide you about the available space in your jaw for eruption of third molar. After that you can decide whether to get the tooth extracted or not.it is your choice,if you are convinced with enough reasons,only then you should get it extracted. Antibiotics and analgesics are temporary relief in this case,permanent solution is always extraction. As this last molar always leads to recurrent infection called pericoronities,due to poor hygiene there. Hope i have answered your query. for further you can contact me through my profile. regards. thanks. ",I had or still have an infection in the last right molar. I took antibiotics but it is still hurting not as much but still hurts. The dentist said my tooth was perfectly fine. If the tooth is in good condition do you still have to take the tooth out? I feel like the amoxillian was not a strong enough antibiotic. It got better but not enough for the infection to go away. It is very easy for the dentist to say pull it out but if the tooth is in perfect condition I don t see why pull it out than get rid of the infection. I d like your advice as if it were your teeth . Would you pull it out? -33208,What are the chances of getting pregnant with unprotected sex?,"HiWelcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today. I presume that you have taken the Novelon pills correctly. Since you have had sex in the pill free period, your chances of pregnancy are nil. This pill free period is safe period. You should be starting your period in 3-5 days time. Do not worry about it. But do start your next pack of pills at the right time. I hope this is helpful. If you have further concerns, do contact me through healthcare magic. Best wishes,Dr Rama. ","I am taking Novelon (Birth control pills) since past two months, now I have finished the course but next day after completion of the course, i had unsafe sex with my husband, what are my chances of pregnancy? Ideally after completion of the course when shoul my period starts?" -54093,Could the high BP be treated without medications?,yes it can lead to visual blackouts as at high heart rate blood pressure falls and blood supply to brain decreases and leads to visual blackouts.You can get wpw pathway ablation which is permanent solution with low risk of recurrence ,"I'm 20 years old and have WPW and when I go into a 'episode' where my heart beats gets werid I lose my able to see..I know my eyes lids are open my it's as if someone turn out the lights. Now I've read alot about my wpw but so far I haven't heard or see anymore else go blind during their 'episodes'...So, I wondering is this normal or not for those with Wpw?" -73867,What is the cause of infertility?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM Using dexona won't cause fertility problem after stopping it . While taking dexona you may have temporary loss of sexual desire. If no cause is found out then there may be problem in ascend of sperm or sperm penetration or implantation. I sugget you to start with ovulation inducing drugs like clomephine . This will help multiple follicles to mature and rupture . This will increase chances of conception. I suggest you to go for IUI . It is intrauterine ingestion of sperms . Here sperms are washed and processed and placed in uterus .I suggest you to discuss with your doctor.Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","SIR i took practine dexona for quite some time for weight gain before 5 yearsbut now i am facing infertility(5 years married ). doctor is saying there is no problem with me and with my husband ,no reason for not concieving .is taking practine dexona arise infertility problem in me ?" -218423,What causes teeth pain in a child with swollen and red gums?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have broken tooth, dont worry You do warm salt gargle two - three times a day You can take painkiller Paracetamol 500mg twice daily for 5days Consult dentist for oral examination and go for investigations atleast , IOPA , to confirm about infection at root tip , if possible go for treatment . Hope this will help you. ",One of my back teeth broke yesterday and since then I can feel something hanging down. The end of it feels like part of the tooth. I'm scared to try and pull it out and scared to eat anything! I don't have dental insurance so I can't afford to go to the dentist. Help please!! -1954,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -240789,Suggest treatment to cure her psychology problem,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely think that your problem is not hand tremors. It is just anxiety. Hand tremors are induced by anxiety (Performance anxiety). I do not see hand tremors can stop you from doing gym activities. There are very few exercises which you do with the help of your fingers. Leave those exercises and you can do others. Why worry?Do any workouts which are not using fingers. Ignore the trembling and that shall vanish eventually. But for anxiety you should consult a psychologist. Please do it soon.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","iam having hand tremor in my hands,my hands are so week,i cannot hold the wrist tightly,i want to do body building,due to this am unable to do perfect workouts ,i dont have power in my shoulders,past from 6 months am doing zym regularly,taking diet also but i dont have power in my arms and bones in my hands and shoulders,am having nervous week ness in my hands,when i pick a glass of water it will show high tremors in my hands,am not able to lift bigger weights in zym,due to this reason i left zym in past days ,but i cannot left it aside since it is my passion,so i need a cure to this and want to build strength and power in my hands as well as shoulders,i need to do severe workouts." -206765,Suggest treatment for acute otitis media disease,"WEANING OF BABY START AFTER COMPLETION OF FIVE MONTHS OF AGE,TO BEGIN WITH WE START WITH LIQUID DIET WHICH CAN BE SOUP,JUICE,DAL WATER,RICE WATER,SOUP OF VEGETABLE ETC THEN GRADUALLY TO SEMISOLID FOODS BY 6-7 MONTHS SOLIDS CAN BE ADDED ,MEANWHILE CONTINUE BOTH BREAST MILK AND TOP FEED FORMULA OKOK ",Hi Doc! I have a 4-month old baby and he is currently in 6.9 kilos. I mixed my breastmilk and Enfalac regular because I had to work. I also started to feed her with Gerber. What milk is best suit for ages like this aside from my milk? Can you recommend other milk brand? Is it safe to feed her with solid food this young? -5527,I have loose and fragile teeth with short and twisted root. Will dental veneers help?,"Hello. I can understand your concern regarding dental health. Your small, loose and fragile teeth and short and twisted roots are because of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) which is presence since infancy. In such case, physical examination and x-ray investigations are very necessary which you have already done. So, I will suggest you to follow the advice of your doctor because they have guided you according to your current oral condition. So, better to follow them for good results earlier. Talking about the gap between upper front teeth, it can be resolved by composite restoration. So, nothing to worry about it. Do not brush too forcefully and frequently. Do it in circular motion and slowly. Drink lots of water to avoid the dryness of mouth. Do not brush immediately after drinking tea or coffee. Avoid sweet diet. I hope this helps. OPG (orthopantomogram) for better diagnosis and treatment. ","Hello doctor, My teeth are very small and my roots are too short and twist together, leaving my teeth loose and fragile. I cannot eat certain foods or bite into apples because I have to be cautious not to accidentally pull my front teeth out. I also have a large gap between my two front teeth. Multiple dentists have mentioned veneers before, but I was wondering if there is a better option? I read that putting veneers on fragile teeth is not a good idea, but I am not sure what else could help me besides dentures. All dentists are very hesitant as to what to do because I just turned 17 and doing anything drastic on someone so young is a lot to consider. I understand, though my dentist and oral surgeon both have said that eventually, I will need more work. What are all of my options to get a set of teeth that are not so fragile? I have been to several dentists in various different locations. Since I can remember going to the dentist, the focus was always on my gap and my lack of enamel due to acid reflux (GERD) since I was an infant. I had braces for two and a half years. The braces did not close the gap all the way, but it was significantly smaller until I lost my retainer. I am fine with having my gap. If my teeth were healthy, I would have no complaints. But my teeth seem to just be getting very gradually something to put higher up on the priority list. I also have ground my teeth since I was a child, and so they have damage from that as well. All of my teeth that are in front of the canines are very loose. I am currently taking Citalopram, Seroquel, and Lamotrigine." -34357,Is there any chances of getting pregnant if condom broke accidentally?,"Hello dearI understand your concernYes there is chance of the pregnancy as condom was brokenTake following advises that is safe during the breast feeding.You can take I pill with in 72 hours of sex to prevent the pregnancyIF 72 hours has been crossed then wait for the period to comeIf your period will delay by the 8-10 days from the normal expected period date then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to confirm the pregnancy.If you will be pregnant then still you can terminate the intrauterine pregnancy by abortion pill containing mifepristone and misoprostol under the supervision of the gynecologist.Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exerciseHope this may help youContact HCM for further health queryBest regardsDr. Sagar ",Hello Wanted to know while doing sex and by accidentally condom broke inside is it chance tk get pregnant if yes can i get any solution to stop it because i dont want ti be pregnant and if there as any pills to use and mostly im breast feeding to my baby she is 1 year now so deos it harms on my baby if having any pill you suggest -138353,Can oregano oil be used for back pain?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.In my opinion that could be a kind of joint stiffness due to the compensating effort done to withstand the new hip joint from the opposite side.I recommend hot gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels, physiotherapy, B 12 vitamin supplementation, muscle relaxants, and painkillers like Advil tabs, when needed, will be effective in most of the cases.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan ","I had a hip replacement two years ago and now I find that my lower back hurts on the opposite side when I get up in the morning, I purchased a new mattress but that does not seem to help. Is this something related to the hip replacement. I am a side sleeper. The pain goes away after I start moving around." -98010,What causes hard lump on hip?,it is a benign cystic lesion and not to worry much for it!possibly it is a sebaceous cyst or Bartholin's cyst but it is prone to get infected!so please do FNAC test of the swelling for confirmationall the best! ,i have a lump on my bikini line next to my vagina it dosent hurt but it is a hard lump there is no head to squeeze but when iv streched the skin slighty it looks almost purple under the skin. there isnt hair that grows there so it cant be a ingrowing hair its been there for 1-2 months now any ideas? -255514,"Taking Microgestin, brown discharge, negative pregnancy test, missed periods. Should I take another test?","first of all, you DON""T immediatly know if the morning after pill works. The signs of either getting a period (LIKELY to be a bit different than normal.. more or less amount more or less cramps, often stuttering flow) OR not getting a period. It is about 90% effective AND you are about 90% NOT likely to need it ! So, your odds of pregnancy are only about 1 in 100. On the other hand, there's a 100% chance that taking a huge jolt of female hormones will change hormonal tone and menstrual cycle. The abdominal pain is worrisome. That occurs with the menstrual cycle, and if she has menstrual pain and menstrual bleeding, then, that is about expected. Pain without the cycle... something else is going on and needs to be looked at (although serious problems are uncommon they are not rare; mostly they would be coincidental, like an infection or a stomach flu or a UTI.. if also pain on urination then that's the situation).Which brings up the vaginal discharge. Some discharge after intercourse is 100% and this is the type you would get. Doesn't have to be abnormal BUT the pain implies a potential (treatable) infection. Pain and discharge goes away, could be an STD.. unlikely. Pain and discharge stays... big problem. Pain turns into a normal period.. oh... not so much a problem. ",i had a sexual intercourse with my partner with protection. Latter we came to know about failure of condom. She had taken I-pill after 60 hours of intercourse. next day she found little lower abdominal pain along with thick vaginal discharge.She had her last period on 6 th october. how do i know i pill started working as expected? -94481,Suggest treatment for lumps appearing on the chest,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some infection like epididymo orchitis or abscess formation or some testicular tumour. First of all you should go for ultrasound study. If needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, I am 25, male and quite healthy. But, for the last 15-20 days I am experiencing slight pain in my left testicle and have discovered something as a lump on it. It seems the lump is on the testicle itself and not on the skin. The pain persists throughout the day. These apart, I have not experienced anything unusual as far as the functions of my testicles are concerned but am rather afraid about the lump-like thing. Please help" -200452,What causes rashes around eyes?,"Hello there,A baby who gags in their sleep is more than likely caused by spitting up. Whether a child is breast fed or bottle fed, any can spit up. It could be due to an intolerance of the formula or an intolerance of a food that mom is eating. Some babies will have acid reflux and parents won't even know. They tend to do it when they are lying flat on their back, so sleeping. I would encourage you to look into possible acid reflux and try to notice if you baby is swallowing a lot of makes a face and then swallows. this will usually happen within an hour of eating. There is a medication to treat acid reflux. Along with the medication, I would encourage you to keep your baby in the upright position for 45 minutes after eating or drinking. This will allow the food to digest.Let us know if there is anything else we can help with! Good luck! ","My 6 month old baby (about 17 lbs, 27 inches, was 2 months premature) had an issue last night with what seemed like gagging/choking in his sleep. Which then would make him scream. Once he calmed down and that all stopped he was fine and has been fine since. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do. He has been drooling a lot and I think he is teething. For the most part since he has bee able to roll over on his own he sleeps on his stomach and sometimes his side." -163700,What causes numbness and with hematoma on ankle?,"HiYes, this is nothing to worry about and quite often we see it in both men and women over the age of 60 ","had an xray on right side of back (3) as i have soreness like a strained back. woke up with it. had xrays taken, a little degenerative going on there but nothing to be to concerned per dr. i saw xray of right side and it showed some signs of calcium deposits on rib cage. dr. called the radiologist said no C but some women over 60, which i am may show signs of this. normal?" -162369,What causes swelling on legs when suffering from turner s syndrome?,"you pulled your muscle,need to give rest to your hand.apply ice 5/7 times a day with each time being roughly 10 min and if possible were compression bandage to avoid movements and rest to hand.also stop playing tennis till the pain and swelling subsides ",While playing tennis yesterday I hit an overhead shot and immediately felt pain in the muscle between my elbow and wrist. The muscle on the top outside part of my right arm. It is now a bump and very tender to the touch. Could I have pulled a muscle or could a ligament be twisted? Or what the heck did I do? Thank you so very much. -235126,Irritation in penis. Abdomen USS normal. On antibayotic Norflox. Further?,Hiwith this history I would have certainly suggested to my patient that it is sport injury and go slow on your work outTake careDr Lal Psychiatrist ,"Hi I ve been doing p90x workout for the last month. I just added the leg workoit that involves a lot of lunges . I started feeling a pain in my groin area. Ay base of penis . And slightly in left testi. My doctor put me on antibotics for a bacterial infection , because I told him that my fiance cheated on me. Do you think it could just be a sports injury" -235145,Suggest treatment for psychosis,"Hello, People suffering from a paranoid personality disorder or paranoia do behave in such a way. That is the way their psychology works. You should be careful in dealing with those. He will never believe anyone near if you try to advise, contradict him again and again. You must consult a psychiatrist at the earliest for treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist ",My nephew is exhibiting very paranoid behavior. He denies he is on pain meds but we don’t believe him. He is accusing his father-in-law of poisoning his water and his nephew of putting feces on his pillows for ex. He has had many back surgeries. Would there be some way we could speak to his dr. Considering the hips laws or do you have another suggestion. -55263,Is there a relationship between smoking and hypotension?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I would like to know if you measured your blood pressure during this episode. Your troubles could be related to low blood pressure, or intoleration to lisinopril. Anti-hypertensive drugs are usually started in low doses and increased slowly in order to avoid their adverse effects (such as nausea, low blood pressure, etc.). I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and regulate the doses of lisinopril based on these values (in order to avoid possible low or high blood pressure). Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","I ran out of linosipril on a recent trip I had to skip 2 days, when i finally took a pill the next morning I had the sweats and nausea is this the result of skipping 2 days? I am 62 male 195 lbs 6ft tall I had a stent placed on my RCA back in January of this year" -237222,What causes severe depression and short temperedness?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. During their teen ages, lying by children is a problem faced by every parents across the world. One reason is excess parental control or the child's assumption that his parents are controlling him too much. Second reason is the child believes that everything need not to be told to parents, whereas parents believe the other way. These problems arise because of opposite thinking style and therefore easily overcome by an expert psychological counseling session, for both parents and the children. Preferably together. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Yum not sure if it is a health problem but it could be as it's about my son as he is lying about his dad and I know it's lies because my husband idolises my son he is a good dad and good husband my husband was poorly when my son was 3years old and he collapsed and died with 3 purfatated ulcers and died but when the ambulance crew came to attend my husband they brought him back round but it was touch and go my husband still suffers health problems but I found out that my son as been lying about my husband he is 16 so people are going to believe him he as said that he had a fight with my Hubby and beat him up and my Hubby died but they managed to bring him round why is my son doing this he as lied at a young age but I put that down to over imagination but this would destroy my Hubby if he knew it came out lastnite as my son was wishing he was dead so he told a friend what I have told you and she asked me was it true but it's lies I don't know what to do please help -74839,Taken medicine for high prolactin level. Had miscarriage. Now taking folic acid. Next step?,Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic Fertigyn is human chorionic gonadotropin ( HCG). It is given for rupture and maturity of egg. IUI can be done 36 hours after this injection. You can also have sexual contact on the day of injection to increase chances of conception. No special instructions. Follow your routine and take the medicines as instructed by your doctor. Try to be stress free and positive. Take care All the best. ,My wife had clomid for 5 days two capsules daily from 3rd day of the cycle and was asked to attend a screening test on 11th day of the cycle- the screening revealed that she has 2 matured follicles of 20 and 21 size in her left ovary and she was injected with fertigyn 5000. we are to have a IUI on 13th day of the cycle. Kindly advice with dos and don ts and also the use of fertigyn in this case? -96099,What causes lump on jawline in between ear and chin?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have some soft tissue tumor like dermatofibroma. For boils he should take antibiotics. He should also go for blood sugar test. Boils are common in diabetes. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","my husaband is 38 yrs old. he has small lumps on his hands. they are neither hard nor very soft. he is 5'7"" and weighs 95 kg. he has no medical problems.are these lumps something to worry about? also he keeps getting boils on his face and sometimes on hips.. what should i do?" -50177,"Suggest medication for low BP,dizziness and sharp tightness around chest","Hello, Low blood pressure values could be related to heart failure or dehydration. Anti-hypertensive therapy may lead to such low blood pressure values. In such a case, I would recommend stopping anti-hypertensive therapy as long as his blood pressure values are low. Low blood pressure can lead to low blood flow to the brain and aggravation of brain ischemia. For this reason, it is necessary to increase salt and fluid intake (maybe with perfusions). Other drugs may be needed, in order to increase his blood flow during the in-hospital stay. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Ilir Sharka ","my dad has alot of heart problems. He has high blood pressure, copd he has had stints put in. He has had some mini stokes. He just got out of the hospital with pnemonia and and he has blockage in his neck, we took his blood pressure and it is 75 over 50. Is this dangerous and what should we do" -141951,Suggest remedy for back pain,"Hi, thank you for posting!I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.According to your medical history, I can say that yo suffer from herniated disc.Exercises and chiropractic procedures can help you in relieving your symptoms.You can also take non steroidal anti inflammatory medicines.You need a lumbar X-ray, in order to check the condition of herniated disc.The results will help your neurologist in determining the treatment.All the best.Dr. Behar. ",I recently hurt my back playing golf (6 weeks ago) and the pain was intense and sudden. I was sent for an MRI scan and the results came yesterday showing a compressed fracture of the L1 vertebrae. My doctor has told me to go back to him in 6 weeks but hasn t prescribed any treatment but I am having physio and have been given a set of exercises but these were based on them thinking I had a slipped disc. I am worried the exercise may do more damage. -250430,"Can constipation, discomfort, abdomen and kidney pain be treated in a pregnancy?","Hallow Dear,Next Choice pill contains a Progestational preparation named Levonorgestrel. After consuming the pill, some withdrawal bleeding after a couple of days is known. Nothing to worry about it. Further more, Levonorgestrel may delay the period up to one week or so. If you had taken the pills within 72 hours of the unprotected sexual intercourse, you need not be worried about this delay also. Wait for few days; you will get the period. However, you may opt for pregnancy test on overnight first morning urine sample one week after the missed period. Alternatively you can go for Beta hCG test which is reliable even few days before missed period. This will relieve you of the stress. I hope this resolves your doubt about the bleeding and delayed menses. ",Hi I took next choice pill may 29-30 normal period was may 37-June 2 . After I took pill I spotted from June 3-6 and from June 7-12 bled like a period. Was due for reg period June 26 I m a week late. Not preg Urine said neg but now I m worried. Was my bleeding from pill? And When will I have a norm period ? -207272,Suggest remedy for anorectal fistula above rectum,"Your child could be having acute gastroenteritis and his face could be red from the strain of forceful vomiting. You may need to give him some antiemetic like ondansetron syrup as required or before feeds. You would also need to give him ORS (oral rehydration solution) prepared by mixing a full sachet in the designated amount of plain water (200 ml or 1 litre) depending upon the size of the sachet.If the frequency of passage of urine comes down, it indicates dehydration and you would need to rush the child to the emergency department of a hospital with pediatric facilities. ","Hi, my son is almost 2 years old and vomited once yesterday. He s never sick and he threw up everything he ate. I only have a digital thermometer and it says he doesn t have a fever but he really looks like he has one. His face is red and blotchy and he s not eating very much. What can I do to help him?" -179693,"Face numbness when blowing nose, tongue numbness","Dear friend traumatic disorder are difficult to predict recovery but if there is no organic lessions in brain or in spine recovery will be slowly but efficient.The best treatment will be physiotherapy and make him see or listen things he liked more before the accident like movies, songs, videos etc.Wish my advice will help your friend recovery ","I have a friend that was in car accident. His sister told me to look up DAI ( Diffuse Axonal Injury ). I don t know what grade he has. What I do know is that they have trached him for better breathing . he has oxygen hooked to him but is breathing 100% on his own- room air. He moves his hand and entire arm , but not on command....I can ask him if he will squeeze my hand and no repsonse. It has been one week and he has not awaken. He moves his eyes and lips sometimes. when they remove the suction he will move his head and mouth as like he doesn t like it...so you know he is sensing something. Question: Is it possible for him to awake and recover to close to normal or the fact that he has not awoken in a week pretty much says he will have implications.....the family is prepared. I have watched youtube survivor stories and they give much hope but many survive and are not normal......I am trying to prepare my self with reality....thank you for your time." -254166,"Is pregnancy related with rapid heart rate,stomach bloats and irregular periods?",If she is taking pills regularly than there is very very less chance that she would get pregnant. Chances are really negligible. Don't worry. ,"hi, me and my girlfriend are really worried right now because when we were having sex last night, the condom broke and i didnt notice so i ejaculated inside her, the condom was a trojan spermacide kind and she is also taking birth control for about a year and she never misses a pill, she also cleaned it all out after it happened, should we be worried about pregnancy?" -255424,"Missed birth control pill, had unprotected sex. No period. Only delayed or pregnant?","HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, pregnancy is a natural phenomenon more that physiological one and nothing can change this, so this would be possible even without any medicine in same way this can not be prevented cent per cent, hope this information helps, take care. ",Hi I'm 27 and I have never had a child. I used nur isterate from 15 jan 2013 for the first time and was supposed to go and get injected again on 15 march but i changed to using family planning pills which i stopped on the 16 of april bt up to now I'm failing to get pregnant.what could be the problem? -35916,"Had unprotected sex, taken ipill, missed period, rashes on wrist. Pregnant?","HelloThanks for writing to HCMShe may be pregnant.She may get pregnant even when you have not ejaculated inside her due to fact that preejaculation secretions also contains sperms.It should be confirmed by urine pregnancy test.Two vertical lines on card confirms pregnancy.But,Ultrasound is the choice of investigation for pregnancy confirmation.Emergency pills are not 100% effective.So, it should be confirmed.Rashes are not related to pregnancy.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",hi..me n my gf had unprotected sex on 28 August and she had taken the ipill after 24hr and I didn't cum inside and her last period date was 17 August and after that she hadn't got her period till date and she was having rashes on her wrist...is there any chance of getting pregnant after takin ipill also..plzz help me m so tensed about it. . -93964,Suggest treatment for lump on testicle,"Hi,Welcome with your query to HCM Virtual Clinic.Reviewed your query details.You seem to have a Ganglion Cyst of right Foot.Pain in this lump after heavy work out is due to the friction edema from friction inflammation with surround bony and tendinous parts.This lump mostly is Histiocytoma and is a benign hamartomatous tumor arising from the synovial sheath of the small bone joints of the right foot.CT guided Arthroscopic Laser Ablation,is the latest and best treatment option currently,with least recurrence.So don't worry for it being Cancer.and is very well treatable lump.This reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.Contact after 2 weeks time with a Followup Premium question to ME.Will appreciate your Hitting thanks . Will appreciate review with your excellent review write up comments. Welcome with any other further query in this regard,if need be.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar,Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ",Hey I m a 16 year old boy and I m very healthy but there is a large bump on the top of my right foot next to the ankle and it is not painful except when I work out alot. My doctor didn t know what it was and my orthopedic surgeon did not know what it was so I m going to a specialist and I m scared. My doctor said there is muscle involved and there is an extremely small anomoly with the bone in the area and it is about half an inch in height and easily an inch in width on the surface. Please help and I m scared!! -133190,What is the remedy for the severe sneezing due to dust allergy followed by cough?,mites are everywhere the contact of mites with eyes directly can cause swelling and puffinessuse anti allergic tab with anti allergic eye drops and ointments to get rid of it ,"I had a allergic reaction yesterday hives I have been diagnosed with severe allergies to msg and dust mites this morning I woke up with my eye swollen ,this does not usually happen puffy under my eye and it has been itching for several days I have taken a antihistamine" -35733,TTC. History of urine infection treated with augmentin and dalacin vaginal cream. Can cerophene and myfol during periods help to get conceived?,"Hi,If you wish to conceive by using ovulation induction, you should do it under the guidance of a specialist and after following the necessary preliminary protocol of investigations. Since you are married only for three months, it may not be ideal to go for it. Also, it would be better if you can let this cycle pass by as you have recently recovered from an urinary tract infection. With regular ovulatory cycles, there should be no problem in conceiving naturally within a year. Hope this helps. ",I got married 3 months ago. I got urine infection after intercourse. Doctor suggested me to eat augmentin and use dalacin vaginal cream for seven days.Its my 8th day ! I m much better now I don't feel any pain while passing urine !Now the point is I want to get pregnent can I eat cerophene and myfol in my periods. My periods r going to start after two days !Please satisfy me with your answer. Thanks -231366,What does this semen analysis report indicate?,Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Taking potassium citrate tablets is contraindicated(Not advised) in Kidney failure and Urinary tract infection. Ciprocine is an antibiotic which can be prescribed by a doctor after confirmation of urinary tract infection in you if present. Please do not take self medication and urine alkalinizer can be helpful for infection with plenty of fluids. ,"I m feeling extreme pain during urinating. This is existing even after urination and lasting for hours. I m founding white semen type fluid in my penis before urination. Now I am taking Potassium Citrate & Citric Acid Monohydrate solution. But, I have learned from internet sources that I should not take this for urinary tract infection. Most of the sources suggest to take ciprocine." -54494,What causes pain after having cardiac catheterization?,"Hi,Take pantoprazol 20 mg twice daily Anand it will relieve the pain.Take careCome back if you have any further questions ","Hi, i am a 20 year old 5ft tall 100lb girl...i havent had any medical conditions. i am physically fit and ocasionally active..i have been having bad chest pains around my heart that go down my back. i havent eaten anything in 4 hours... i took gas x and that hasnt helped although when i stand up i get some relief...this has been happening a couple nights a week for the past month..i drink a lot of diet pop, so i am wondering if the carbonation might have something to do with it? what is wrong with me?" -59741,Does viral infection get cured on its own?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.I think you should go to surgeon and he will cut and remove the infected part , he will cut,the nail , and clear the wound. Maybe he will give you antibiotic ointment to put in.If he see it necessary oral antibiotics may be needed. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I smashed my big toe from about the knuckle toward the tip and it kind of leaked from around the nail cuticle for a few day then stopped. Well I’ve been noticing a foul smell about two weeks later and desided to cut some of the toenail off when it wasn’t attached and it is black and smells horrible under there. I can feel the whole bottom of that toe but not the top. I’ve rinsed and ligjtley scrubbed the smelly tissue off but the rest of the nail is attached still. What do I do? -174084,How to treat cervical spinal problems?,"Hello....You seem to be experiencing symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Are you currently on any medication? Although it is good that the symptoms are subsiding , i would suggest that you get a complete blood panel done including sugar profile and thyroid function tests.Please consult your health care provider who can examine you and guide you further as regards any other investigations that may be required.Hope this helps...Regards, ","How are you? I have been experiencing tingling and numbness in toes,feet,heels,burning sensation in feet and heels, slight burning,stiffness in joints in fingers and toes for a month at once it was quite painful to walk now the issue is getting much milder" -80778,Pit edema. Kidney biopsy done. On corticosteroids. Is kidney transplantation an option?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIf the damage to the kidneys is due to an acute or short term condition then it is possible that the damage would be reversible and he could regain function.Acute damage occur in situation such as infections, blood clots, trauma, dehydration, inflammation, obstruction.These are only a few examples.If the damage is long standing and potentially continuing then it is unlikely that any reversal would occur.You may want to discuss the prognosis with his doctor.I hope this helps ",Hi my father 78 yr has been diagnosed with CKD where the ultrasound showed a constricted left kidney that is non functional due to the shrinkage & impaired right kidney 20% - 30%. He is currently taking 2 tb of Renolog after lunch & dinner along with calcium & other suppliments. Are there any chances for his right kidney to recover & avoid the need of dialysis in the future. -168448,Suggest remedy for swelling in the left ankle,HelloI have read your query. There is possibility of nerve compression leading to radicular leg pain. I will advise you MRI spine and EMG NCV study. Medication like methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care. ,"My lower back is very sore, it happens on occasion, but its quite bad this time. Ive tried muscle relaxants and mild pain killers like tylenol with 8mg codeine, but the do not help. Is there another medication i can take for the pain, until it subsides... it usually only last a few days. The pain is shooting down my legs, and I am having trouble doing regular things." -42123,What causes bald spot on head with dark center?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, this could be Male Patron Baldness, this can be managed with ""Minoxidil 5% lotion"" apply this on hairless area, else nothing can be done, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. ",my husband has a hair loss on back of his head with a dark center about the size of a tennis ball it doesnt seem to bother him. he has been in the cleveland clinic for 2 months and just got out survived septic shock what do you think the bald spot with dark center is from -15848,How to treat social phobia?,"Hi. I have gone through your problem, and I can understand your concern. You have social phobia and anxiety disorder. You need to consult a psychiatrist soon as depression and avoidant personality disorder are difficult to differentiate from a social anxiety disorder. In social phobia, SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and psychotherapy such as cognitive retraining, homework assignment, and desensitization are helpful. ","Hi doctor, I have social phobia. I have this problem from my childhood. Till now, I have not visited any doctor. I am explaining my common issues. Please go through it and please suggest me. I dislike being introduced to other people. I find hard to go outside. I cannot be confident in front of other people. I hesitate to go through crowds. I have a fear to go to parties. I have a fear to have eye contact. I cannot concentrate on my work. I find it hard to socialize with other people. I feel hard to talk in front of other people. I feel anxious when I go to social ceremonies or functions. I generally want to stay silent always. I have a fear to talk with others. It makes me depressed. I have a fear to give a speech in front of other people. My mind is going blank, and I am very nervous. Please give me useful advice." -167124,Should she wear a brace for knee pain and broken feeling?,"hiin osteoarthritis, cartilage wears away, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate medicines and diacerin are known for cotrolling wearing process, so ask your orthopedic doctor.Physical therapy is also helpful thanks ",Does breakdown of Cartliage cause knee to give away...I hd a Cortisone shot put in today at the DR. and he said I had Arthritis...and breakdown of Cartilage.My knee has been giving away with me...and is swollen on the inside and painful...Thank You -239653,Suggest treatment for bipolar disorder and malaria,"Hello. Thanks for the query. Brief answer is NO. Detailed answer is based on your age (72 years), associated illness (hypertension, dislipidemia etc.) presence of hallucinatory experiences might occur due to dementia which is a condition characterised by gradual onset memory difficulties, difficulties in carrying out previously learned activities, restlessness (anxiety symptoms), mood fluctuations (sadness-irritability), difficulty sleeping, vague suspiciousness, hallucinations etc. Similar symptoms may also occur in a rapidly developing condition known as Delirium also. But in case of delirium the symptoms fluctuate over hours. In dementia the symptoms usually persist. Hence kindly visit your primary health care doctor earliest & get your evaluated for both of these. Regards ","I AM 72 YEARS OLD.I AM 5 7 .I WEIGH 198 LBS.I HAVE A FIB,HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE,HIGH CHOLESTRAL AND HAD PROSTATE CANCER AND WAS TREATED WITH HARMONE SHOTS AND CYBER KNIFE TREATMENT.MY MD. SAID MY BLOOD WORK SHOWED THAT I WAS ANEMIC.I GO TO THE BATHROOM 7-8 TIMES A NIGHT AND IM VERY RESTLESS WHEN I SLEEP.I AM HALLUCINATING.I SEE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THAT ARE NOT THERE.COULD MY KIDNEYS BE MAKING ALL THIS HAPPEN?" -222437,Is slow healing of wounds normal in a diabetic patient?,"Hello,All your symptoms suggest Charcot's foot. It is better, you get evaluated by a podiatrist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shehzad Ruman ",I have the symptoms of neuropathy in the balls of my feet that is spreading to my toes I have typeII diabetes which is under control with oral medication. I also have very high arches. My endocrinologist does not think the condition is diabetes related but has no suggestions -102361,"What causes frequent vomiting with blood, chest pain and tightness?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.After splenectomy there are more chances of Staphylococcal infection, maybe that causes recurrent pneumonia, and still, that is there. After bronchoscopy, you have to send broncho fluid for culture, sensitivity, fungal staining, and gram staining.There must be a source of infection like something in the job, cloth, car, or in-house you have to search. Another option is spirometry for rule out lung disease if it is there, then you have to change medications accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Chandra Shekhar ","My husband had a splenectomy and a colectomy in 2006. He has had a chronic productive cough since that time. He was hospitalized in jone 2011 with pneumonia and has had recurrent pneumonia since then. He has had fifteen courses of different antibiotics as well as two rounds of prednisone. A bronchoscopy done recently showed the right middle and lower bronchus full of mucus and the left upper bronchus almost totally occluded. He was cleaned out and cultures done. As with all other sputum cultures done over the past year the results were negative. He is now having productive cough, sweats, fatigue, pronounced hoarseness and generally feeling unwell. His doctors are stumped and do not know how to treat him. We are desperate for answers and treatment. Any suggestions? He is 48 years old, 5ft 10, 185 lbs" -143982,"Have back injury, foot injury. Taken vicodin generic, lortab. Serious?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. It is good that the MRI shows a minimal disease and there is no nerve root compression involved. You need to have a combination of pain killers and muscle relaxants for relief. Regular physical therapy will help after the acute pain subsides. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com ","I,ve had pain in my low back left hip and thigh for sometime now. Thought it was disc disease but MRI shows only minimal disease . Can hardly bear weight on left leg. Also had MRI of this area as well. Frequent urination but have had this for years. Up all night but also not new at my wits end. Feels like if the leg would break everything would be fine. Also pain in left buttocks." -88806,What could be pain on right side while cough or bending down with soreness and tender to touch?,Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. Pain in shoulder and under rib is expected and commonly seen due to pneumoperitoneum which is done during laparoscopy. It should be treated by standard painkillers and there is no other specific cure. IT may persist up to 2 weeks sometimes. If there is constant abdominal pain or jaundice and fever then you should visit doctor. Wish you good health. Regards ,"My sister had her gallbladder removed on Wednesday, and is still in seere pain in right shoulder and under her right rib cage. the doctor put her back in hospital and did more tests but then said everything was normal and sent her home. What should she do? She des have a diagnosis of fibromlagia." -157131,What does pain on the left side of the neck and in the jugular notch of the collarbone indicate?,"Hi, Pain on the side of the neck can be related to muscle spasm or cervical spondylosis. Avoid using a pillow and apply local analgesic gel for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","For the past month, I have been having pain on the left side of my neck, which seems to hurt mostly at night. The achy pain starts from the back lower left side of my head down to the bottom of my neck. In the last 10 days, I went to the doctor and was given an antibiotic for a sinus infection, fluid in my ears, and congestion. I have taken all the medicine and my neck still hurts." -132826,How to treat allergic reactions?,"Hi, It will be better if you can upload the photos of the lesion. This will help in making diagnosis.if chicken pox you need to take acyclovir with other symptomatic treatment. Chicken pox presents similar to flu with vesicular rashes. It cannot be pimples as all the lesions cannot apprar in a day.Since you started anxiety medicines this can be due to its reaction also. Without examination and knowing about medicine we can't confirm the diagnosis. So better to upload a photo of the problem or else get examined by your doctor once.I hope this information helps you. Regards ","I am a 41 year old male. Symptoms started as body aches, flush feeling, just feeling like no energy. A day ago i noticed what looked like the start of a pimple on my forehead. Today several red spots on forehead, upper chest, some on back, crease of arms, neck area. They dont really itch to bad. I also feel constipated at times, some belly aches and small amount of diarreha. My wife is convinced its chicken pox. I also started an anxiety med two nights ago to help me sleep. Didn't notice rash till after i started the med but the other symptoms were present the day before i started med. Started med due to lack of sleep i was getting from wearing a cpap mask at night." -113133,What could coughing up hard black mass and blood after treatment for pneumonia be?,"Hi, thank you for asking healthcare magic.With this presentation, I think it would be necessary to rule out a problem with the left part of the heart (left ventricular failure). Another test that is very important is an ultrasound of the heart. You might be having back flow (regurgitation) of blood through the valve when the heart is pumping or you may be having impaired ventricular filling when the heart is resting (valve stenosis). I would suggest you do this test.I hope that helpsI wish you well ","I have been extremely short of breath for about 2 and a half months, I have a history of anxiety and panic attacks, but this just seems different, the shortness of breath lasts all day and seems to get worse by the end of the day, it also includes chest pain, tightness and pressure. I wake up thru the night and still the like I m struggling to breath, Im seeing a dr now, chest X-ray was good, ekg was good, the only clue we might have now is my blood pressure has been a little high especially for my age and weight." -192997,"What causes eye ache, fever with cold feet and a hot forehead?","Hello, You forgot to share the age of your son! If he is quite a big one then he might be using lip reading techniques to understand what others are saying! And responding accordingly! Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician ","Hi, i just found out that my son has high frequency hearing loss, but at the same time, he is very social and does excellent will speaking, reading, and writing. He also has a natural ear for music. if he can t hear well, how can he do all of these things?" -112374,What causes chest and shoulder pains with tightness and heart palpitations?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should immediately consult emergency department and start treatment.Your symptoms are suggestive of peanut induced allergy mostly. Peanuts are protein rich food. And proteins are very notorious for causing allergy. So peanut induced allergy is commonly seen in susceptible individuals.Your symptoms like sweating, dizziness and numbness require urgent treatment.So consult emergency department and start treatment.You may need injectable antihistamines and corticosteroid. ","right chest pain..i eat some nuts,, mainly peanut, and now this strong pain for the last 2 hours.. now sweating, now numbness, maybe a bit dizzy but otherwise i have been moving around normal, driving etc... Please tell, I just took two low dose aspirin to see if it will help PS: I have been feeling some symptons ie allergies.. I had taken a claritin early this morning.." -109489,What causes pain and popping sensation when i breath?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you might have contacted infection through your co worker. Severe cough, chest pain, rumbling sound from the chest etc are suggestive of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). So better to get done chest x ray and clinical examination of respiratory system to rule out LRTI. You will improve by antibiotic, anti inflammatory, mucolytic, expectorant drugs. These drugs will dilute the secretions and make them easy to cough out. Also take pneumococcal and Influenza vaccines to prevent such lung infection. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, one of our co-workers shared her Summer chest cold with the office, and I apparently was not immune. I have no fever, not coughing anything up, can t clear my throat and I can feel the rumbling in my chest. What can I do about moving this out of my chest because the cough is deep and miserable." -55116,What causes heart to skip a beat that leads to dizziness in teens?,"dear , i think you mean ( systolic pressure 130 / diastolic pressure 94 ) , heart rate 47 the normal systolic blood pressure is between 110-140 , and diastolic one is 60-90 .. the normal heart rate is 60-90 at rest .so , you seem to have a mildly elevated diastolic blood pressure and low heart rate , the most common cause of elevated diastolic pressure are obesity , smoking and alcohol intake . I see that you should stop Coreg as it is a betablocker which decrease the heart rate evermore , and fix your life style . Also you should measure your blood pressure by a different set and in many different times through 3 days . ",I have a systalic heart rate of 130 and a diastolic of 94 and a pulse rate of 47. I take correg for high blood pressure. My doctor said to dcrease my correg to 3.25 in the morning and 3.25 in the evening. What happens to the 94 diastlic rate since that is not being addressed/ -176458,What causes dizziness and double vision?,"Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Klonopin helps improve muscles spasticity related to spinal disorders, but 2 mg is a high dose that may cause adverse effects and independence.I think you should try lower doses ( 0.5 mg twice/ day for example).Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. ","can klononipin help spinal disorder. I had cervical spinal sergery 5 years ago and as a result my right leg drags ,i have found it is much better when i tatke 2mg of klonioin and i no longer need to use my elctric chairbut because they are so adictive i can t seem to find a doctor to prescribe that amout. what is your advise?" -212784,Suggest treatment for painful white spots on palate and red spots on tongue,Hello Thanks for consulting hcmRead your query as yor husband have toothache and fever this can be due to trauma in tooth . Dont be worried so much I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon and for examination and investigation iopa xray of tooth . After investigation go for complete root canal treatment . Inmeantimendo warm saline rinses and take analgesic like Ketrol dt or Ibugesic plus by consulting with local doctor .Hope this will help you. ,"My husband is attacked in the metro, he got a punch at his nose. The doctor has treated him , but this evening he felt a terrible toothache. His dentist told him before we went to Berlin that it could be he would have to have a root canal. He made a little hole in his old crown. He also seems to have a little fever.I don't know if it is his tooth or the nose or both. I just put him in bed. What can I do for now?" -3488,My mother is having low-grade fever for two months with drastic weight loss. Kindly advise.,"Hello. The fact that she has been having fever off and on for the last two months and is a low-grade fever especially in evenings with accompanied weight loss and bone pains indicates a possibility of tuberculosis infection. It is better to get her Mantoux test and ADA (adenosine deaminase) levels done to rule out the same. As she has been in a colder country the possibility is unlikely, if she has been staying with you for more than six months or if she has recently visited you two months back then there is all possibility of her having contracted the infection from India and she carried it with her. Keep her well hydrated in the meantime and start multivitamin tablets daily to increase the appetite which may have also suffered a loss for last two months now. Please follow up with the reports. ","Hi doctor, My mom aged 45 years, is having a fever for almost two months. The temperature used to vary from 99-100 degrees Celcius in the night times and gradually it comes down. She was weighing 105 kg and now she is 88 kg. Now, she is having bone pain and light fever in the night when there is a pain in the bone. She has been advised with calcium and iron tablets. She is also getting her regular periods. Menopause has not reached yet. Kindly advise." -128122,Suggest remedy for pressure in head due to injury,"Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.yes, it should be enogh time for spleen healing but you should avoid hard contacts fot at least 6 months,you should not joke with such serious things.Wish you good health. Regards ",I am 17 years old 6 1 200 lbs. I lacerated my spleen playing football 8 weeks ago.. 3 weeks in i was working out and had no pain. I had a grade 3 out of 5 laceration. I lacerated 1/3 of my spleen and had it surgically repaired. Do you think i will get cleared in another 6 weeks for contact? -157015,"Does hydrocephalus cause facial numbness, uncoordinated movement and muscle weakness?","Hi, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI scan is required for further assessment and evaluation. As of now analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol can be taken for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Last night the right side of my head was hurting so bad I thought about going to thr er. It was very intense and radiated down my neck. This morning when I woke up, the right side now feels sore and tingley. My husband said it was probably because the pain was so intense. Was it just a bad headache?" -113221,"What causes chest pain,nausea and cough?","Hi,Welcome to HCM,Coming back to your query, It seems that this symptoms can be because of anxiety. it would b worth to get her Blood pressure checked while she complain of dizzy. along with multivitamins it would good to ask her to increase her fluid intake a bit with lot of juices and shakes to keep keep her blood pressure normal if its low. Also get her Hemoglobin check. ",Hi my daughter is 14 yrs old and weighs 98lbs and is 5 2 and she keeps getting dizzy spells. She also was complaining of her chest hurting. The thing with my daughter is that EVERY WEEK its something different. I thought maybe she might be having an anxiety attack. She s never been diagnosed with anxiety but all the symptoms are there. She has a really major test coming up and I think its due to anxiety. Just not sure what s causing her dizzy spells. She is also a very picky eater and I give her multivitamins daily to help with the lack of nutrients. -252058,Does feeling of bloated stomach and cloudy urine indicate pregnancy?,"Hi, Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Actually you have not mentioned about cause of abortion . So you should get few simple tests before you plan for a baby. - Physical examination by a gynecologist/ investigations suggested by the doctor.. which would mainly have "" Ovulation study"" by serial USG scans after menses- to trace ovulation. - Your husband's semen analysis ( after 3 days abstinence ).. to confirm normality of his counts. * Take necessary medications suggested for both sex partners. - Have a healthy life style with balanced diet with good iron, proteins, vitamins & minerals in diet & achieve good Hb % when you conceive. Omega three fatty acids, folic acid intake for 3 months before pregnancy is beneficial. / exercises/ avoiding any illness / have positive attitude. - Know about your ovulation by LH surge test.. Have unprotected sex from + ve test for 5- 6 days. - Diagnose pregnancy after 8 days delay by HPT test. & consult your doctor when pregnancy is confirmed.. for Progesterone supplements( which would avoid miscarriage.Have regular pregnancy check up & follow doctor's advise thereafter. Thanks. thanks. ","i got married 11 monts back i.e on 28th sep 2009.i had conceived a baby in the month of feb but then he aborted.after that till today i have not conceived. i took injections and others things from other doctor in the month of july ,even i did at that time folicular study test but still not conceived.plz tell me what i do ,why i am not conceivng" -225383,What causes white discharge from the penis?,"Hello, According to your complaints, it can be renal calculi, doing an ultrasound pelvis will help you diagnose. You can also do a scrotal ultrasound and rule out Epididymitis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","hello Doctors: I am a male who, for several years, experiences fairly intense pain in my inner left thigh during orgasm. It tightens up and then during ejaculation it really hurts..and sometimes it feels a bit sore along the thigh afterwards for days. Any thoughts? I am 59, 6-0, 160 lbs, in excellent health generally. non smoker, light to moderate drinker. As I mentioned, this has gone on in varying degrees for many years now. My Primary care doc had no real idea about why this happens. it feels like a constricted vein/artery or nerve ..any ideas?" -192234,Could the rash inside the vagina of an infant be due to herpes?,"Hello, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is a very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your pediatrician). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ",hi my 2 1/2 yr old son woke up w/ stomach pains then threw up.been lathargic ever since.w/ his bdy feel HOT 2 touch[sister went to buy thermometer]so not sure of bdy temp.then 2 hrs later throws up yellow bile.has not ate since yesterday.then his body gets freezing cold nd hes shaking bc so cold then w\ in 15min body is HOT again nd still saying stomach hurts him.HELP -17481,Can Vitamin B12 improve my low platetlet count?,"Hello. Vitamin B12 deficiency is a very rare cause of thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and usually, the counts are not very low as in your case. Since your vitamin B12 levels are towards the lower range of normal and bordering on deficiency, you can take vitamin B12 supplements. If your platelet count does not improve, you need to get a proper hematologic assessment done to determine the cause. Your serum ferritin levels are very low and your hemoglobin is also low. You can take iron and folic acid tablets as well to help with your anemia. For more information consult a hematologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist ","Hello doctor, I have a history of low platelet count for the last 15 years. My latest count was 4000 cells per microliter. I have not undergone any treatment for this problem. My B12 level is 26.2 pg/ml, biological reference interval is 25.1 - 165, serum ferritin is 12.0 and hemoglobin is 11.0. I recently read that there is a relation between Vitamin B12 and platelet count. Should I start Vitamin B12 therapy to check whether it improves my platelet count?" -197343,What causes white blood cells in urine and lower stomach pain?,"hi, swollen armpit in a 3 month old child can be a lymph node swelling due to BCG lymphadenitis. It is seen that in some children there is lymph node swelling due to BCG injection which is given at birth has vaccination. since you have already ruled out other causes by doing ultrasound and X Ray chances of BCG lymphadenitis are quite high. in BCG lymphadenitis, nothing needs to be done and only monitoring is done to see whether the size of lymph node increases or not. In most cases the size of lymph node decrease and the thing needs to be done. take care. ","Hi my son is 3 month old. since three days we saw swollen in the left arm pit it get little increasing, so went to doctor today they done X-ray and ultrasound, but they said there is no mass or did not see any thing. they said it is a lymph node, so we don't know what is it. what is the real problem. I appreciate your reply." -55110,Suggest treatment for staph infection after an open heart surgery,"Hello,Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.EECP is a therapy which is UNDER TRIAL to help patients with angina, it creates collaterals in patients and recent trials showed that patients with angina have to use less dose of medication after this therapy but here is a catch to it. They still have to use medication after that although things get better for them to some extent.Now in case of your mother there are three blocked arteries and there can not be enough collaterals formed which can compensate for three large arteries , and three lasrge arteries are not going to get cured with medication either so in my opinion you should not take risk over you mother's health thinking about a therapy which is just under trial and not an established treatment modality.Blockage of three arteries would need a surgery it can't even be treated safely with a stent so inmy opinion you should consider a surgery as early as possible instead of considering a treatment which is not sure to help your mother I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.Regards.Dr.Muhammad Ahmad ","This is manish khatwani from Bhopal (m.p.), few days ago on 8-Aug-11, my mother feels pain in this chest , after angioplasty , we found that her 3 arteries have blockage of 75%, Doctors advise us to have bass pass ASAP, her condition is stable but having rapid pain in chest also she is not physically strong (even now she can not walk). Today one of my friend told me about EECP(ECP) procedure. Could you please advise , - a.     This procedure can be suitable for my mother? b.     Total Cost . Please provide you contact number. Regards, Manish Khatwani" -86644,What causes high bilirubin level of 3.01?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have problems after high fatty diet. You may have some liver disease or gall bladder disease. You should go for complete liver function test and ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Till that avoid fatty food. Take high protein diet. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I have yellow poop and I believe I been having gallbladder attacks after a meal high in fat I get nauseated after eating a meal and I instantly have to use the bathroom after I eat when having an attack I feel nauseous and constipated and I also get diarrhea and is like yellow water I also have chest pain and shortness of breath I ve lost 21 pounds and gained it all back I just want to know for sure if its my gall bladder -156444,How to reduce swelling in hand?,"Hello, Consult a plastic surgeon and get evaluated. You might require multiple surgeries to correct the defect. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","hello my name is RITESH SINGH my left hand is functionless, my left hand s radius & ulna are totally damaged no bones are there in my hand below from my elbow and there are my nerves are also totally missing or i can say that my nerves are cutted down" -16057,How can I whiten yellow teeth?,"Hi. It may be due to calculus deposit on the tooth surface. Please visit your dentist for scaling and if you get any further deposits even after scaling, you must go for polishing your tooth to get a white surface. Stains and calculus. Oral gingivitis. Oral prophylactic treatment (scaling). 1. Use mouthwash. 2. Brush twice a day. 3. Gargle mouth after every meal. ","Hello doctor, I have teeth of yellowish color. How can I whiten it?" -147025,What does dark colour blood indicate?,"Hello and welcome to HCM, Raised ESR is not a disease but an indication that underlying disease is present. ESR is elevated in case of chronic inflammation like tuberculosis, bronchectasis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis etc. Since, you have a history of respiratory problem in the past, there is possibility of respiratory problem which is causing raised ESR. Consult your treating doctor to look for cause of raised ESR. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal ",High doctor! I am very glad to see u.I am 33yrs ol female .married for 10yrs and have two kids.recently i felt bad sometimes respiratory problem.dr. diagnosed blood pressure 130/95 and taking medicine.he suggest me to perform some test.all r normal except blood ESR level.that is 69.would u plz help me or suggest me . -193522,Is mild hydronephrosis in the left kidney of a child with UTI a concern?,"Hi, The possibilities of recurrent spontaneous bruising is- 1. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic purpura. 2. Coagulation factor defect. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hello my daughter is 2 she keeps getting bruises on her lower back and sides of her stomach and now she has one on her forehead that won't go away the doctor did blood work and looked fine so he won't look into it anymore what could it be I'm concerned because doesn't ever fall on her back and the one on her forehead has been there for almost a month -162331,How to adjust the limb length due to calcaneal valgus?,"You should go rheumatologist if the leg pain more than 5 days. You should do C- reactive protein, CBC , nerve conduction gram and fasting and randum blood sugar. If leg pain less than 5 days, it mostly muscle spasm or mild neuritis, so analgesics and antiinflammatory 3 times daily oral tablets will be sufficient. ","Hi I am not a big eater but feel bloated after a meal and suffer from tied arms and tingle in my calf mussels and lower legs I thought it may be RLS. The only medication I am on is Effexor, these legs are driving me mad and not getting enough sleep can you help." -77939,What causes pain during urination after treating kidney stones?,HiI presume he has had a CT scan of the chest and abdomen for follow up of the kidney after partial nephrectomy for renal cancer. Occasionally we do find unrelated lesions on CT scan in various parts of the body covered by CT scan and for confirmation or further evaluation we do ask for plain xrays. Hence please wait for the doctors appointment to discuss about it further. ,"my husband had a partial nephrectomy due to cancer in nov 2010, he went for his usual every 3 month check up, the last one he went everything was supposedly normal, now he just got a call the other day to go and get an xray of his clavicle right away, why is that?" -85317,Suggest treatment for abdominal pain and yellow tint in skin,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have jaundice with very high SGPT. You may have some viral hepatitis. It is common that in viral hepatitis initially there is increased in SGPT level. Later on there is increased in bilirubin level. And there is early fall in SGPT level. Your bilirubin level will decreased within few days. So don't worry about that. Continue your treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hello doctor, I have had jaundice for around 1.5 weeks now. After taking medicine, the SGPT count has gone down (~2000 to ~ 1000 to ~ 600) but the reports have Total Bilirubin count increasing (4.1 to 5.4 to 8.5). What would this imply? I am 19, 63kgs." -4445,I have severe pain in molar tooth and painkillers are not working. What to do?,"Hi. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. Firstly, I would like to tell you that ear pain, pain during night, and the looseness you feel in the tooth are all the signs of a deeply infected tooth. Secondly, it is not necessary to be for the same filled molar to give you trouble. The pain might be from the same molar or could be due to a different tooth on the same side. I would not be able to arrive at a correct diagnosis until at least I see a picture of your teeth in that row. It seems you take pain killers for the same and there is nothing more I could prescribe (considering your age). The only way to immediate pain relief would be an active dental treatment for the affected tooth as soon as possible. It cannot be cured just with pain killers or any other medications. I advise you to see the dentist with an emergency appointment and look upon the issue. If you do not address the issue, then there are more chances of the tooth to undergo severe internal pressure and you might get a swelling next to the tooth. Thanks. ","Hi doctor,The molar on the left side of my mouth was filled last year and right now it hurts really bad. I took Tylenol and Motrin, but none of them help. I cannot remember if I pulled out that molar a while ago or if it still needs to be pulled. It is not really loose, but I can move it around. If I try to pull it out I am afraid that it will be my permanent tooth. The pain started last week. I do not know what to do. I talked to my dentist and he said that he did not see anything wrong with it but, for some reason, the pain is still going. I cannot sleep at night and it gives me ear pain." -24698,What to take for pain when urinating after sex?,"Hello. This is common post-coital urethritis. Take more water and baking soda half spoon in one glass of water. I also suggest taking painkillers like Diclofenac with Ranitidine. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. For more information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ","Hello doctor,I am a girl, age 20. I had sex four days before, but from that date, I am continuously feeling pain during urination and getting urine out very frequently. Please tell me if that is a serious issue. How to get out of this pain?" -102757,Suggest cure for chest infection,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* Possible deficiency of iron or vitamins with systemic manifestations of underlying stress or anxiety .Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further guidance .Regards .Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon ) ",I been feeling tired and weak past few days woke up today and as I was cooking my chest got a funny sensation my heart felt fluttery or extra beats and was like bounding what might cause this also a couple of times my jaw cheek and gums felt numb and hurt -131495,How to detect what causes hives?,"Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to know more about you like:a. Do you have only itching or itching with rash/hives? b. Where do you get the lesions? c. Do you sweat a lot or do you have dry skin? d. Do you take any medications on regular basis? e. Do you have any other medical conditions? Above details would help me to guide you better. At present, I would like to make following suggestions to you:1. Were I treating you, I would suggest you cetirizine in morning and hydroxyzine during evening. They will control itch, but would not treat the cause of itching.2. If you have dry skin, I would suggest you application of coconut oil or moisturizer immediately after bathing to retain moisture in the skin. This will gradually improve your skin.3. I would also suggest you supplements like zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E and a multivitamin for 2-3 months. Please make sure your hemoglobin is maintained around 13-14 g%, if not, I would suggest you iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 for 2-3 months.I would like to mention that apart from allergies, there are other causes for itching also. Based on more information (as asked above), further investigations can be suggested.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health.Thank you & Regards. ","hello dr, i have an itching problem from the past one year i consult 3 doctors ,skin specialist they are telling its because of food only but i can't able to find which food it causing and i'm a south indian girl i didnt take any allergy test can u pls tell me wats the problem ." -12436,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -63631,How is source of Citrobacter koseri infection identified?,"Hi Achromobacter is known to cause infections in immunocompromised as well as immunocompetent persons and it has high mortality also that is death in people suffering from its infections is high. Now since its present around his tracheal tube, dissemination in form of droplets or droplet nuclei can be there which are aerosols containing the organism (Achromobacter in this case) released in the surroundings by the patient while coughing, talking etc. these droplet nuclei can be inhaled by another person in the same room that is why your friend is given a mask and gown to prevent spread by air and contact. ",How easy does achromobater- spread....and how dangerous is it. A friend of mines husband has it around his trach tube and she was told not to pend over his face and wears a gown and mask...she is constantly in the room with him as he is weaned off the respirator and her health isn't the best. Is it transmittted thru air..contact...what? -68671,Suggest vaccination for stray dog bite,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a disease caused by intestinal viruses like Coxsackievirus and Enterovirus.HFMD is a common and highly contagious viral infection that typically causes a mild febrile illness followed by a maculopapular rash that may involve the skin of the hands, feet, and oral cavity.This is not transmitted by the animals.As this is a viral disease which gets better on its own and there is no specific curative treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease.Pain from the sores can be reduced with the use of analgesic medications and this can lasts for 1 week.Thank you. ","How easy is it to pass along the hand-foot-mouth virus? My 18 month old grandson just returned to daycare today after recovering but now my daughter has it very bad and is too sick to take care of him tomorrow. She is wanting me to babysit at my house. Can I catch it from her handling the baby s things, or only through direct contact with her. I m concerned because I provide nursing care for my 89 year old father at his house and cannot afford to get sick for fear of passing it to him." -13551,Can you determine which ear is having BPPV?,"Hi. With details of your history, it is difficult to say which side it is on but since with Epley, you get vertigo when you do on the right side, it seems to be more on the right side. It does not matter which ear it is in or if it is bilateral. The treatment is the same. The side matters if we try to cure by the maneuver. Are you taking any medicine for vertigo like Betahistine, etc? Precautions: You should restrict salt in the diet. Also, there is some balancing exercise which helps in the long term. The neck exercise should be avoided if you have a cervical problem. Also, let me know if you have other complaints like nausea and fullness in ears. ","Hello doctor, I had an episode of BPPV this morning. I had a couple earlier this year and I am confused as to which is the bad ear so I can do the proper procedure. It happens in this scenario: I lay on my left side and switch to my right. Vertigo starts up when I lay on my right side but only after I have been laying on my left. In fact, I could not get it to do it by turning my head and laying back on either side independently. By what I described, can you determine which is the bad ear? I did the Eppley starting on the left side but got nothing. When I shifted to the right it started for 20 seconds. I aborted not wanting to go the wrong direction." -165226,Suggest remedy for pain and weakness in arms,"Hello, I have studied your case. Muscle cramps can be reduced byMassaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oilDrinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydrationStretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary cycle.Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the sameCheck your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.Till time, avoid lifting weights, You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","Hello, ever since I was little I d get a random cramp in my thigh that last about 20 seconds, and fades in and out for the 20 second duration. Its located on the outer side of my right thigh. I am now 20 and still get it. Until recently, it was more of a sensation than a pain. It reminds me somewhat of the leg stretching sensation of achieving orgasm during intercourse. Lately however, it has been more painful. This may just be a simple cramp, but I was wondering why always the same leg, and why have I always had it?" -190936,Is mole on the vagina a type of cancer ?,"Hi, The elet. charger in body is an exact discribtion of your problem!you having v. good expressive power! these are the symtoms of vit. b. complex defficiency.The food suppliment must hbe lacking or not meeting your need. please take INg. Neurobion intramuscularly after every 3 days --3 ings It will help you. thank you. ",it feels like i am having electrical charges throughout body. I;m on a g-tube to feed.Recovering from chemo and radiation.Only started after starting the food suppliment jevity. -146714,Suggest medication to improve platelet count,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high esr. Tuberculosis, infection, anemia, autoimmune disease, paraprotienemia, malignancies all can lead to high esr. You should search the cause. She is having arthritis. You should investigate foa any autoimmune disease. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. Don't forget to click thank you. ","hello doctor, my mother is 58 and she has been suffering from a spinal infection for the past 3 yrs and she is on ributin and catbutanol(i am not sure of this tablet name alone) and her mri which had been taken in dec showed very slight traces of the infection. the esr levels are 105 which is higher than before. she is also on catheter for the past 3 yrs and also suffering from arthritis as well. i dont think the esr level can increase because of the infection because she is having good appetite and she is not having fever which she used to have when she suffered from heavy infection.. What could be the reason for the raised ESR levels." -1199,I have developed gestational diabetes with FBS 130 mg/dL. Do I need to start Insulin?,"Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that your blood sugar is not very high as to start insulin treatment as of now but you need to be closely monitored as regards to blood sugar, ultrasound fetal monitoring by an obstetrician and a dietitian for low carbohydrate diet consumption. Try to eat more vegetables like green leafy vegetables and not potatoes which contain high carbohydrates. You need to check 50 gm oral glucose tolerance test fasting and after 1 hour and 2 hours. If still high we need to assess the results and do further tests for the same and then decide whether to start insulin or not. Maintain blood sugar chart by checking it fasting, 2-hour post-meal, and before bedtime. Be in touch with a physician. Avoid rice, sweets, and sugary drinks. Take Folic acid 5 mg once daily. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am 2.5 months pregnant now. And I have developed gestational diabetes and consulted with a gynecologist in the nearby polyclinic and made HbA1c (blood sugar monitoring test) and the result is 6.4 % reference range normal up to 6%. Before pregnancy diabetes range used to be always in normal range. Nowadays blood sugar while fasting is 130. Do I need to start insulin? I need your advice. I am 24 years old. My height is 5.2 feet and weighs around 105 kg." -95176,Suggest treatment for a large lump on the shin,"Hi,Dear Good Evening,I went through your query and understood your concern.I my opinion--Cause and Treatment- on the data given from you is as follows-a-That lump of your arms and legs in summertime are of-ACNE-infected boils of the hairfollicle./ folliculitis.Treatment-a-Tb anti-inflammatory for x 5 days.b-Antibiotics if no response and infection progresses.c-Dress and keep the area by dettol sponging.Hope this would resolve the lump issue of arm and of the legs.This would help you to plan treatment with your doctor who would treat it accordingly.Hope this resolves your query.Wish you fast recovery.Wellcome for more further queries in this regard. ","Hi. I have some bumps on my arms and legs that get very itchy and when scratched open ooze clear fluid. This seems to only occur during the summertime, as it happened last summer but not over the winter. What are they and what can I do to heal these up?" -12583,What can be done for thickened spermatic code with trace hydrocele?,"Hi. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the ultrasound report you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please let me know what are your symptoms? Do you have lower abdominal pain? Please reply me answers of above-asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. ","Hello doctor, I am 37 years old man. As per an ultrasound report, some problems are traced. A thickened spermatic code on both sides. Trace hydrocele on both sides. Early varicocele on both sides." -45953,What is the foul smelling rash between leg and scrotum?,"Hi,I can understand your concern for rashes and blisters on vagina and thighs. There can be multiple possibilities of the rashes and blisters on vagina and thighs and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem.In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be fungal infection of the area.I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should wash the area properly. If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole or miconazole. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for once a day if itching is present.Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area.All the best ","Hello doctor, I have a rash on my inner thighs and blisters around my vaginal area that itches and produces puss. It hurts when i try to clean that area in the shower. My boyfriend also told me that he is begiinning to get the same rash on his inner thigh. Wnat can it be?" -107043,Is it correct to start antitubercular therapy for placental tuberculosis?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is more. Fluttering sensations in chest are mostly due to arrhythmia. And arrhythmia is common in smokers. So consult doctor and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. You are also having breathlessness. So chances of COPD (emphysema or bronchitis) is also high as you are active smoker.Smokers are prone ti develop emphysema after the age of 40 years. So at 44 years of age, you are at risk of developing emphysema. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose COPD but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will improve with inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). In any case, quit smoking as soon as possible. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","i am a 44 yr old male pack a day smoker, no family history of major health issues, i do not drink or do drugs, i am on my feet 8-10 hrs a day, ive never had any health issues and i dont exactly eat the way i should, i am around paint and some chemicals on the weekends and i dont have a doctor that i see.every now and then i get a thump or fluttering in my stomach and chest area and i cant seem to exhale and for a second i lose my breath entirely and honestly it really scares me. any thoughts on what may cause this and am to young to have developed emphasema pr to old to develope asthma ? please help" -111885,Is pantroprazole sufficient to treat chest pain and abdominal pain?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, CT scan of back show ribs. And if this is normal then no need to worry much for rib fracture. Your pain is mostly due to muscular injury due to fall.So better to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise. 3. Avoid bad posture and movements causing pain.4. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.Don't worry, you will be alright. ","I was standing on a chair and fell backwards onto my back. Went to ER and catscan was done no break in neck or back but I got pain in my right side, rib area now. Does catscan on the back show ribs too and how do I know if its that or something else? I can breath. It hurts when I lay on it or just moving a certain way. Same for the back.I cant bend much without it hurting alot." -49847,What causes frequent palpitations while on treatment for atrial tachycardia?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Take her to emergency soon as she needs assessment if cardiac and renal function. She needs blood pressure checking. Chest X-ray. Blood urea and serum creatinine. Urine complete .serum albumin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Our daughter has been diagnosed with SMA type 1. Recently her face has started to swell mainly around her eyes, no matter how much we turn her it does not shift. We have noticed mild swelling in rest of body as well, but tends to not last. The swelling in her face has been there for over a week now. What could be the reason for this." -21925,I feel tenderness when I press on both sides of chest. Please help.,"Hello. I have checked the attached files thoroughly (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All the investigations you performed are within normal and there is no need for further investigations. From what you mentioned, you have acute muscle sprain which is due to lifting heavy objects and the exercises that you have started. This sprain usually resolves within one to two weeks with no long-term consequences. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor, I will attempt to summarize this as best I can here. Symptoms: I have been experiencing what feels like I strained my chest muscle(s). They have been terribly sore for about a week. The pain lessens after sleeping. But something as simple as stretching my arms seems to flare it back up again. The pain is consistently in the same location. I can press on my chest and feel the tenderness. I have pulled a groin ligament, and the pain level is very similar. Massaging it seems to briefly relieve the pain. But, I can definitely pinpoint the pain with my fingers easily. It does hurt to breathe at times. But this could also be allergies, as the weather here would result in that. Over the past few days, the sides of my ribs have begun to feel sore. But I am wondering if this is due to me holding myself up differently, as I am attempting not to overload my chest. This is causing me a great deal of anxiety. Facts: I check my blood pressure and heart rate at home. Both have been normal. In fact, my blood pressure is looking great this week. I have terrible anxiety issues, which has landed me in the ER a few times due to heart palpitations. I have had two EKGs, CBC and other blood tests, an X-ray, and seen a cardiologist. The verdict: Anxiety. This April, I had my last round of blood tests and an EKG done. I was told that I looked great. I have the test results for reference, should anyone care to see. I am quite out-of-shape and have been trying very hard to improve my health. I started up the P90X DVDs about two weeks ago. This chest pain kicked in after a few P90X sessions. I moved a few heavy items around my home during this time as well, so I imagine I may have irritated whatever is going on there. Icing the chest seems to help a good bit. It is just so strange, as I can quite literally press on the pained areas. They are on both sides of the chest, in exactly the same locations on either side. The middle of my chest is a bit sore, but not remotely close to the pain on either side. I am uninsured and really cannot afford to shell out the money for cautionary tests. This is very distressful to me and triggering off some major anxiety for the last week. I have been hoping the pain would improve. I have ridden an exercise bike rapidly, multiple times, while having this pain. The pain did not worsen at all. In fact, it felt great (aside from the fact that I am in severely sore pain). Personal details: 37-year-old male. 5’8”. 185 pounds. This pain has been going for about a week. It feels like my chest muscle(s). I am not on any medications. I do not take any drugs at all. I have never smoked a cigarette in my life." -29653,I am bleeding while on birth control. What could be the reason?,"Hi. Firstly, after childbirth, there is bleeding in the form of lochia (normal uterus discharge after delivery), which is normal and usually lasts three weeks where the endometrium is shed Also, breastfeeding promotes early involution of the uterus. So, it is advisable to continue breastfeeding for at least six months. In your case, you have stopped breastfeeding and introduced Nexplanon, a progesterone insert, which has a life of three years. For information, every progesterone based insert takes two to three months to adjust to the cycle and during that period spotting in the form of intermenstrual bleeding is common. It is advisable to practice barrier contraception for at least three months till the periods are completely stopped after the insertion of Nexplanon. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. I am 134.3 pounds and approximately 5'6"" tall. I am a new mother of 1.5 month old baby girl. I am on birth control and using the Nexplanon bar inserted into the arm postpartum. My issue is that I have started bleeding now. I am not breastfeeding and there is no milk production any longer. Is it possible to have your period soon after giving birth and while on birth control?" -248938,What causes progressing pain in knuckles and fingers?,"Hai. Ur pain seems to mimic frozen shoulderor sum chronic traumatic injury. 9ls go ahead for a mri shoulder, u can rule out for the soft tissue injury.pls meet an orthopaedic surgeon , he will surely help. ","shoulder ok so for about a year now I have been having some sharp pains in my shoulder. I messed it up last year in a rodeo. on somedays I have throbbing pains, some days I have sharp pains, but on others its stiff and hurts really bad to move. on a scale of 1-10 i'd say its about a ten" -184245,Is it normal for albumen levels to drop while suffering from gullet cancer?,"hi.it is best if you bring your father to the nearest hospital or ER if he is passing out blood. his blood count might be dropping if this happens frequently. also, a consultation with a medical oncologist is best for further evaluation and management of his condition.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","My father has just started to find out that he has multiple myeloma cancer. He had a bone marrow sample taken yesterday to find out the extent, but last night he started passing a lot of blood. My family took him to the hospital and he is in need of blood this morning. Is passing blood a symptom of the multiple myeloma diagnosis? I live out of state and am curious on how serious this is... Any advise? ~son" -54928,Is blood pressure of 145/53 normal?,"Hi,It may be caused by candidiasis after the antibiotics. I would advise you to see a ENT doctor to find out whether there is candidosis and prescribe a treatment.Take careCome back if you have any further questions ","My father had open heart surgery a month back and had some complication in his left lunge and after a comprehensive antibiotic course he is better now and left the hospital a week back. Now he feels that his saliva has a bad taste and smell which makes him vomiting during the meals and lose his appetite. Is this normal? How can we deal with this situation? patient age is :55 year, weight is :95 Kg" -175488,"What could cause severe panic attacks,anxiety and muscle aches?","Hi ,First of all you need to consult a local doctor for neourological examination ,to know the exact cause of vertigo . For symptomatic relief you can have Betahistidine 16 mg twice daily ,during attacks of vertigo. ",Have suffered w/ vertigo for 5 years. Spinning is inside my head - not outside so have never thrown up from it. My gait is very poor - balance is weak - cannot go for a walk as it is very laborious. Have been In physical therapy many times but thus far nothing is working. I cannot agree to terms as I do not know what the are. -39971,What could be done for this brown spot on my cheek ?,"Hi...Farzaneh., Thanks for choosing HCM., Brown spot on the cheek since 2 years.., May be due to... Photoallergic drug eruption (Sun), Erythrasma(Bcateia),Freckles FDE(drug), Melasma (Hormonal inmbalance), Worm infestation.., Don't fear about this..consult good dermatologist..and follow accordingly., In mean while...... 1) Frequent washes with face by Moisturizer soap (Glyceb)., 2) Kojic cream and vit C apply 2 times daily ok..,bye., ","hi i am a female with age of 29 ,weight 63kg,height 165 that have a tow brown little spot on my cheek i use some cream such as bioscreen but no effect,i dont know how should i do? i dont know how dose it happen,it appear gradualy in my cheeks ,it happend since 2 years ago,i use sunscreen every day,but i use computer a lot,its not appear after scar or pimple,and my skin is not dry and is not oily.please help me." -213705,What causes looseness in tooth?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain on the face could be because of the disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint secondary to opening your mouth during extraction causing damage to the joint. The pain in the gums can be because of the gum or tooth infection.Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed.If i am your tyreating doctor, i would suggest you to take anti inflammatory drugs like piroxicam 20mg twice daily on first day and twice daily on next 6 days. You can also take muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone for joint problem. You can give hot fomentation over the joints. Do not eat hard things, do not open your mouth too wide. take soft diet.Regarding your gum or tooth infection, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). After that you can get the tooth or gums treated.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","A month ago I had a lower right wisdom tooth pulled. I'm 54 years old -- very traumatic. For the past week I'm been having pain in my upper and lower gums and side of my face, opposite the surgery site. It feels a bit like a migraine. What do you suggest it could be? Thank you." -23286,How to stop a blister on the waist from itching?,"Hello In the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), they seem like smooth white patches, without any boil or blister. Please put up another clear picture if there is a boil or blister. Take the photo in natural light or check them for clarity before sending, as these pictures are not very clear. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor,I have developed small boil-sort of a blister on my waist. It is red and always itches. I have a burning sensation. It started last week and never before. I have no medical issues except a migraine. I have tried Quadriderm and Candid B ointment but no gain. Please help." -185640,What causes blood in phlegm?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.A spinal tumor from undetected Activated B cell lymphoma is known to occur in some patients. Back pain is the only symptom and this requires detailed investigation by imaging like MRI and PET scanning. Awareness is difficult bu if a person has unexplained fever, nightsweat and weight loss for two months then they should get detailed clinical examination done. If his tumor is staged and treatment started then it is likely that the tumor will respond and in many cases it can be cured.To know the exact situation in your husband, staging the condition is important and in early stages more than half the patients are completely cured. Those who show resistance to initial treatment with chemotherapy agents can be treated with second line chemotherapy. The decision to leave him alone while you are at work depends on how self sufficient he is in helping himself with regular activities at home. ","Hi My husband had a spinal tumor from undetected Activiated B Cell Lymphoma- is this common? He is now a paraplegic. What can people do to be more aware of this, if the only symptoms are a backache? Will I be able to care for him on my own or will I need help? Can I leave him home alone when I work?" -8610,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -27070,My daughter has a vertical dark streak along her finger nail. What do you suggest?,Hello. Hope it helps. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hello doctor,My daughter has a vertical dark streak along her nail on the middle finger only. It has been there for three months now. There is no known trauma.Could I ask what you suggest we should do? It seems to be darker than before. We went to a dermatologist and they told us not to worry because it appears to be only the nail which is affected and not the skin. However, we are very worried it could be cancer." -100090,What does brown hard lump on leg indicate?,Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The symptoms and signs you have narrated warrants an early physical examination and related investigations by a general surgeon to arrive at a diagnosis. I am afraid it might not be possible to give an opinion on your problem over the net without a clinical examination. Therefore I would advise you to show your family physician or a general surgeon at an early date.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ,"Hello , after childbirth I notice strange feeling under right rib cage , that there is something. After that I notice in the same place vertical lump , It feels uncomfortable when I'm touching it . Now I have swollen glands in right side of my neck and patches in my throat , what it can be ?" -30794,l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?,"Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore." -41585,Can hair loss be caused due to medications?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of hair fall, my advice is - 1. Pain-killers can cause hair fall. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement. 4. Other treatment options are topical Minoxidil and mesotherapy done by a dermato-surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",About a year and a half ago I started taking medicine for anxiety. About a month later I started losing my hair. I was diagnosed with alopecia areata. I quit taking the medicine and ended up losing 70% of my hair. After about six months my hair finally quit falling out. Just recently I started taking tramadol for back pain. My hair has started falling out again and I have two really small bald spots. Could this be caused by the medications? -234248,Medications for swollen and painful right scrotum,"Hi,Thanks for writing to health care magic.I can understand your concern.The size of the penis does not change with masturbation. Size of the penis has no bearing on becoming a father. Please get some doctors help if the same keeps on bothering you.Continue to ask further queries as required.Hope this helps.Take care.Dr Y V Siva Sankara MurtyM.D.(Pediatrics)Associate Professor of Pediatrics ","I have been masturbating since i was 13 years old. I remember when i was a young teenager, my erections were much stronger. With that said, i believe the size of my Penis was a lot bigger. I noticed ever since 15-16 my erections have weakened, and now i see my Penis size has decreased. I noticed it decreases every time i masturbate. I'm 19 years old now, I'm not commited to any women right now. However, i fear i will never be able to satisfy any women, nor have be able to pro-crate any children with a women in the future (Sexually speaking) . I wish i was the same like i was when i was a younger teenager. I feel as if I'm a older man, I seriously need some doctors guidance, and help." -178278,PET scan showed sclerosis on bilateral iliac bones of abdomen area. Have completed radiations for tongue cancer. Will it cause problems in future?,"Hello,I believe you're hard on yourself! There are so many aspects of intelligence and nobody can be perfect. You're right... it's not a strictly medical question, it's more like one for a psychology expert. But I can give you a direction. I'll start with some examples.Some people can be very good at interacting with others in social gatherings but may be the worst students.Others can be great students but can experience trouble when socializing. Some have great talent in sports, others can't even run without stumbling. All of them can get better with practice. You've seen it in yourself. Trying hard got you better marks. You probably can't really alter you natural intelligence but you can get better results with trial and experience. Use a step-by-step approach to achieve more and more. Getting the best marks proves you've got potential! Best of luck in your endeavors. ","Hi there. I m not exactly sure if a real doctor will answer this- let alone the fact it will be answered. I have a world of questions to ask... but I guess I ll ask this one, well maybe two. Is it possible for an individual s intelligence to fluctuate? When I was younger it appeared that I was simply average, IQ wise... in my family it was just an unspoken truth that I was the least intelligent. But as I got older, around 17 I began paying attention more in school and trying more and found that I achieved top marks. Not just slightly above average but far exceeding that of my peers. In most classes I had the highest mark. It led me to wonder whether I became smarter with age? I don t know, is this possible? And if so, is it possible for me to become less smart? They say the brain is like a muscle and it needs to be used but I ve also heard that no one can actually alter their natural intelligence? Thanks! --Branden" -127424,Black spots in stool,try to have good amount of water and have a nice diet .Dont worry you will be ok. ,first of all i do not feel & whenever i go toilet sticky stool comes only.bowl is not clear -40028,How can I make my mustache good ?,"HI, as commented earlier, this is just a normal variation. If you are highly bothered about this, you may consider cosmetic hair transplantation over the moustache area. ",im 25 yrs old male. i have thin and small mustache. what i wanna do to get a broad mustache. -127979,Suggest treatment for arm pain because of electric shock,Hi just observe the dog for next 10 days . If the dog doesn't die in next 10 days then no need for vaccination but if it does then you have to get vaccinated. ,"My dog has anti rabies vaccine...its done annually. last night the dog kinda snapped on my hand as i was trying to lift it..it just left a pinprick spot on my hand..so small that i need to press it in order for it to bleed...since my dog has anti rabies already,should i get vaccinated still?" -9608,"I am suffering from pressure, pain and tightness in my head and forehead. Why does it last so long?","Hello. Right-sided headache or any unilateral headache moderate to severe accompanied with or without photophobia, eye-watering, nausea, etc. are typical of migraine. Numbness of the affected side may be due to migraine, or it could be a neurological problem. What concerns me is the leg numbness as well. Do you feel like your right or left leg feels weak? And the numbness, is it very obvious like you cannot feel your finger on the leg? Also, do you have other symptoms like dizziness or fainting spells? Have you ever had high blood pressure, or does anyone among your parents have high blood pressure? If yes to any of the above questions, I would suggest you get a CT scan of the head done as soon as possible to rule out anything serious like stroke or transient ischaemic attacks. Also please get an ECG done. It is essential to diagnose the condition before moving on to treatment. Please let me know so I can help you further. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am having pressure, pain, and tightness in the right side of my head and forehead. And I have numbness in my right leg (lower leg). I am having this kind of right side headache and pressure with dizziness some time. I do not have any double vision or vomiting. No fever and not any other symptoms. Mainly the pain is around my right eye, my ear numbness, and top of my ear pressure. My right side leg gets numbed most of the time. No difficulty with balancing, walking, and vision. Scaring thing is this is happening for me for almost a month. Right now, I am on migraine medicine. But I am scared that I might have a brain tumor or a stroke. Do you think any of those apply to me? I am very stressed and scared now. My head pressure and right side leg numbness are not getting cured. I work overnight, and because of this stress, I even cannot sleep. Can headache or pressure go this long? Please explain to me in detail about the treatment plan. What are the primary symptoms of a brain tumor that a person experiences? And what is a stroke?" -115280,What are the side effects of micrognon tablets?,"Hello, Constipation is not a usual side effect of cortisone shot. Take high fiber diet,keep yourself well hydrated and have laxative sos. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH ",Does cortizone shots cause constipation? I just recently got a cortizone shot in each of my heels for plantar fasciitis. This was two days ago and now I am so constipated my stomach is distended. I have been eating plenty of verges and drinking plenty of water. -145494,How can anemia be treated?,"Hello,Cholesterol is mainly supplied from the diet, and our body can also synthesize it in a small amount. Cholesterol is mainly in oils, cheese, fatty food et cetera.As you have depression and you are taking medication, it may alter metabolism and cause side effect.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani ","I have just had a blood test as I have changed doctors and she told me I have high cholesterol(she wouldn’t tell me the level just that it is high) she also put me on cholesterol lowering medication. I am vegetarian and really eat any dairy products, oils ect. She wouldn’t say anything about how this may have happened just that I probably have a family history. I am currently on sertralin for severe depression and anxiety as well as the pill(levelen ed) I have been on the pill about 10 years. This spike in cholesterol has happened quickly as it was normal about 2 months ago when I had my last blood test before then. I’m a 21 year old female." -131397,Is Fenistil drops safe for cold and cough?,HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Allergy medicine should normally be taken for 5-7 days(depending on severity). If your symptoms are resolves and you feel fine then you can stop using the allergy medication.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. ,"hi I am taking medicine for seizure that caused me allergy al over my bodyand in diagonosys,reason of allergy was high sgot and sgpt, sgot 135 and sgpt 164.I am taking wysolone 10 mg-two tablets and ebast 10 mg After 9 days of medication for allergy ,allergy is not there .Should I continue medicine for allergy?" -21262,"My 7 year old has fever, loose motion and vomiting. Please advise medicines.","Hello. As your child is suffering from acute gastroenteritis, it is a good decision that you have decided to stop bottle feeding. I suggest: Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. Maintain hygiene. Have a soft diet. In case you feel that the child is lethargic, not feeding adequately, not passing urine, visit a pediatrician for clinical evaluation immediately. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Hello doctor, My 7 and a half year old son is suffering from fever (100+), loose motions and vomiting, headache, backache. He still uses a bottle for milk and once in six months we have to face this situation. Now, we firmly decided to discontinue feeding him by a bottle. Please advise medicines. He has no allergy from any medicine and his weight is about 29 kg." -139914,Suggest remedy for swollen bruises in back,Dear patient There are two possibilities 1. Disc prolapse at lumbar spine 2. Renal stone. Since you have previous kidney problems possibility of renal stone is likely but according to your symptoms disc prolapse is more likely. I would advise radiograph of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views and mri of lumbosacral spine . Both would help in confirming and excluding diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly. Meanwhile start tab diclofenac plus thiocolchicoside combination twice a day and tab vitamin B12 plus pregabalin 75mg at bedtime for pain relief. ,Hi i have this really bad pain in my lower left side of my back ive had it for a month now when i get out of bed it hurts and when i bend over to pick up anything and geting up from a couch im only 27 years old and i did have kidney problems 6years ago and spent three days in the hospital are my kidneys shutting down please help -82698,What can be interpreted from the kidney report ?,"Hi,Jitimultani, Thanks for query. Both medicines are same,company is different, Both contains Tacrolimus. Always take before meal or after 2-3 hours after maeal. As she is taking vingraf,continue with vingraf. ok and bye. ",My mother is kidney transplant patient. she is taking vingraf capsules for 4-5 years. can she take pangraf capsules ? which one is better - pangraf or vingraf? -100300,Suggest remedy for lumps in lymph nodes,Welcome to Healthcaremagic... you are right in your first impression that they are your normal breast tissue.. if you feel normal breast tissue between two fingers by pressing them they will appear like a lump... use the flat surface of your palm and fingers to feel your breast... then they will disappear.. if you feel lumps with the flat surface of your hand then have a checkup with your doctor... ,"Hi, I have a problem. I'm a 19-year-old female and I did something very stupid. When I was 9 I realized a lump had formed in both my breasts right beneath the nipple. I didn't pay much attention to that since I was just a kid and thought it's a part of development or something. However, the lumps kept growing and by now they form basically my whole breasts. I never told anyone about it and I still haven't had it checked because all my childhood I thought it's okay and normal and everyone has that. Then I became concerned but never found the courage to see a doc or tell anyone about it, even though I know I should have. I've never had ANY health problems and I feel fine. I remember I've had blood tests done when I was 13 and everything was OK. I'm a non-smoker, I do sports regularly, eat helathy food etc. My breasts look absolutely normal but the large lumps are freaking me out. I know I need to get it checked asap, but is there any chance these lumps are NOT cancer? Would it be too late to treat it if the lumps were really tumors? I was dumb not to tell anyone earlier but I was a stupid kid and then I thought it's too late to do anything about it. Please don't judge me.. thanks so much for your advice." -87974,How to reduce SGPT level?,"Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.Elevated liver enzymes can occur in a number of different conditions like viral infections, alcoholic liver disease, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, metabolic liver disease, autoimmune diseases , certain medications and toxins.Yes the medications taken to control cholesterol which is called statins is one of the common cause of elevated liver enzymes. His doctor did the right thing by stopping it.But tests should also be done to rule out the above mentioned causes.I hope that answers your question.Regards. ",My husband has elevated liver enzymes and now has pain in his liver area on his back side. He can feel the pain in the front when you push on his back. His doctor just took him off his cholesterol medicine thinking that this will lower his enzyme levels. What can cause this? -139572,How can lower back pain due to herniated and ruptured disc be treated?,Dear caring brother Spinal cord ends at L1 vertebra and below it are only nerve roots. So I think mri report may be showing oedema of nerve roots. Oedema of s1 to s3 nerve roots may lead to perineum hypoesthesia around genital area. First of all we have to search for the reason of nerve oedema. In bomb there are many specialists. I would recommend dr abhay nene from hinduja hospital. All the best. ,"Dear madam/sir,my sister is 24 years old, has suffering from severe backache and hip pain too from last two months. MRI Report shows spinal cord edema(S1 S2 S3) in setrum in spinal cord.........please suggest me some name of doctors of bommay who provide treatment of this problem . I am waiting for your response regarding this problem..please response me soon............" -170065,What causes knee swelling and tenderness after knee injury?,HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.He has slightly more risk as compared to normal person. He can first control his diabetes then he should got your operation of ORIF with scaphoid fracture. After controlling diabetes he can be operated with negligible risk. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ,"My father was hit by a car and his scaphoid of left hand fractured, the doctor suggests him to do an operation, but he has plagued by diabetes for years, and has hyperglycemia. So my question is: if he must do the operation, how much risk he has to take? Could you please help me consult the doctor at your side and see what should we do? Thank you!" -156714,"Any suggestion for swollen lymph node in neck, sharp pain in temple?","Hi, sometimes it is very difficult to diagnose prolonged illness like chills and nausea. Only one has to be patient with the disease since it may be self-limiting in nature. Wish all the best. A single clot cannot be a cause for months altogether. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",My husband went to ER with severe chills and was unable in the past months to appear to regulate his body heat. He has suffered in addition with nausea for months. His test appears Ok and they did find a clot in his leg but they feel that was from a recent long trip No one can figure out his extended illness. -143007,Pain in the pelvic left lower quadrant after carrying a heavy object upstairs with no hernia.,"Hi, thank you for the query.With this presentation, it might have been possible that he developed a peptic ulcer which can give back ache at times. if I were his treating doctor, I would add drugs that can reduce acid secretion and protect the stomach lining.I hope that answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. We will be delighted to answer more questions from you.I wish him good health ","This past Monday, my son had a severe anaphylactic reaction to the contrast dye from a CT scan. His rate was dangerously low, & he was rushed to the ER and treated. They used several drugs, Epinephrine being one, and Benadryl being another. They also used a steroid on him as well. He stabilized but was admitted overnight for further monitoring. He is now complaining that his back aches and he is fatigued easily. I am trying to find out if this is a result of the episode, or if this is being caused by any of the drugs he was administered." -225487,How is death ascertained clinically?,"Hello, Your symptoms are indicative of folliculitis. Keep the area affected clean & wash it regularly. Some folliculitis goes away by themselves. Hair follicles get infected due to the clogged oil glands. Since pus is coming out, you need medical aid. You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined, you need antibiotics or oral antifungals & antibacterial cream to apply in the area affected. Wear loose cotton clothes, avoid staying too long in sweated clothing, avoid harsh chemicals & maintain good hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician ","im 17 and i am still a virgin. i have a single, small pimple-like bump on the shaft of my penis, about 1/3 the way up from my scrotum. its an oval shape about 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. there is no discomfort of any kind. its been there for around a month and it started out very small. at first i though it was a pimple so i tried to pop it, but nothing came out and it hurt. so ive been washing that area very thoroughly when i shower. now when i squeeze it it doesnt hurt and stuff does come out. a drops worth of blood with a cloudy yellowish pus like subtance in it. ive been squeezing that stuff out once or twice a day and then washing it, but nothing has really changed. whats wrong and what can i do to get rid of it?" -21831,I have a red blister on my inner thigh. Is this related to HIV?,"Hi. I have noted your concern, and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your tests are conclusive. An intervening period of 12 weeks between exposure and screening test is considered good enough for it to be reliable. The index value may vary slightly between tests on different occasions but that does not mean it is going to cross over from a non-reactive result to a reactive result. The raised lesion on your thigh is most likely a dermatofibroma. It is a benign lesion and is not an STD (sexually transmitted disease). For more information consult an HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist ","Hi doctor, Before five months, I had unprotected sex with a sex worker. I did both oral and vaginal sex. I had done an antibody test (ELISA) for HIV 1 and HIV 2 at the 13th week after exposure, and the result was nonreactive, the value observed was 0.295. Again, at the 20th week, I had done an antibody test for HIV 1, and HIV 2 which also came nonreactive and the value was 0.385. Does this mean that the HIV antibody is building up gradually? I have a red blister or boil (red non-itchy, no pain, no puss, not like pimples) on my inner thigh. Is this related to HIV? It came in two months after exposure, and till now it remains there for three months. Any chance of being positive later? Is my test conclusive? Should I get tested? I am getting married next week, should I need to postpone my marriage? Worried about the boil in my inner thigh? Should I need to do p24 antigen test? I am taking tablet Finasteride for hair loss and Vitamin supplements." -253657,Suggest tests to confirm pregnancy,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.TIFFA is targeted imaging for fetal anomalies, and it is a detailed ultrasound to detect any congenital anomalies present in the fetus.It is a mandatory ultrasound, and should be done between18-22 weeks of pregnancy.Hope you found the answer helpful.RegardsDr Deepti Verma ","Hi, I am Swathi I am 26 Yrs old & I am 23 weeks pregnant, when I visited my doctor for regular check up last week she has asked me to undergo TIFFA Scan & this would be my 4th Scan in these 6 months of pregnancy. I am little worried & wanted to know some details about this Scan." -192769,Suggest treatment for diarrhea and recurrent fever,"Hi, In case if seizures are not controlled a second drug should be added as done in your case. Even after that if seizures are not controlled the dose of medication should increase. Further step if seizures are uncontrolled is to check the blood level of drugs. If blood level is ok then the third drug should be given. I would request you to consult your pediatrician for opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Pradeep Kumar, Pediatrician, Cardiology ",my baby 6 months old has subvolemic brain may be due to post birth meningitis his EEG abnormal and getting infantile spasms of 2 sec duration around 20-30 each with 6-8 hrs duration. All his milestone normal till date with 9.3 kg weight and head circumference normal he is twin with exact same performance with other child----he got first spasm at 2 month old and started with phenobarbitone and no spasms for next 3-1/2 months last week started these spasms again and started with sodium valporoate 100 mg twice a day last week but not very effective what should we do... -112472,Suggest treatment for COPD,"hellowelcome to hcmwell,i would advice you to first of all kindly get an xray of the chest done to look for any fracture of the ribs,it might not be a good idea to massage if there is a fractured rib underneath so first of all get an xray...till you get an xray you can take a analgesic like tablet ibuprofen 3 times a day to provide you relief from pain and discomfort,along with xray a physical examination by a orthopedician is also very important and i would advice you to do the same for detailed evaluation and further treatmenthope you find my advice to be helpfultake carehcm ","I fell when walking, I am 68 years old and not sure what happened but fell flat on my stomach hurt my elbows hands and knees. My rib area is very sore and feels like I have been run over by a bus, this happened yesterday. Today the pains and discomfort have gotten worse will massage help?" -183400,"I got a humungous bump on my head, Is this a serious head injury ?",Hi.. There is one neurologist by name Dr Santosh M Rathi.. The details of him is mentioned in the find a doctor option on this website.. The short link would be http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/Neurologists-in-Thane/L18927S24 You can also get the details of his address over there.. Hope you find this useful.. ,"Hi, My mom (Age-61) is having epilepsy and depression since 30 years now. The medicines that she takes have reduced the the intensity of the convulsions but she do have mild-moderate epileptic fits once or twice every month. We stay in Thane,Maharashtra and our neurologist is in Pune. So regular visits to the doctor becomes difficult. We had tried other neurologists from around Thane, but didnt find any good one. Can you please suggest a good neurologist around thane. Regards Satadru" -118185,What causes pain in the abdomen?,Brief answerDrug induced gastritisDetailed answerLooking at history it seems that you might be suffering from hyperacidity caused by medicines you are takingin my opinion you should take tab pantoprazole 40mg once daily half an hour before breakfastavoid fatty fried and junk foodhave plenty of fluids fresh fruits and dietary fiberHope this helps youthanks for using health care magicWish you good healthtake care ,"sir I SANAT BANERJEE 70 YEARS .I suffer from chest pain few days before ,i have been asked to some test ,ECG ,X-RAY ,CPK MB (MASS) LFT , CORONARY ANGIGOGRAM , ELECTROLYTES, SERUM , ECHO DOPPLER , TROPONIN-1 .Acodring all are done and the result is OK .THEY HAVE SUGGESTED MEDICINE . 1-ECOSPRIN 150 MG ,2-XTOR 20 MG,3-WARE 2MG,3-CORDARONE 200 MG , 4-ELTROXIN 50 MG , 5- BETALOC 25 MG ,6-DOXCEF 200 MG .But after taking the medicine I felt some gas and indigation problem and respiration .and felt lower abdomane pain . I used eltoxyn 50 mg from last 9 years .sir please advice me necessery instrustion for remedy of my probelem" -233707,Semen analysis showed oligozoospermia with infection. What does it indicate?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you had acute retention of urine due to enlarged Prostate and further investigations have reveld that the size of your prostate is 77 gm which is significantly high .Though you have been taking Flotral D and has satisfactory urine flow it can be permanent solution for your problem .Since you already had retention of urine once and the size of the prostate being large You need to undergo surgery of endoscopic resection of prostate (TURP).This is a gold standard method of resecting prostate and practised world wide and gives satisfactory result that will help you to resolve your urinary symptoms and improve quality of life for rest of your life.Dr.Patil. ","i am suffering from BPH-enlarge prostate ...two year back passing out of urine has stopped suddenly..went to Dr prem kr,an urologist ..he put cathedral in my penis foe a week..after taking out cathedral. i started passing out my urine..then Dr prescribed me a combopack of FLOTRAL D medicine..he told me to intake 1 &1/2 litre of water in a day..,he also told me to continue the medicine for 2 to 3 years//after that he will examine the size of my proSTATE. THE SIZE OF MY PROSTATE WAE 77 GMS IN OCTOBER 2010.I AM AFRAID OF OPERATION..PLEASE TELL ME..CAN I GET CURED FULLY WITHOUT OPERATION SIR..?" -70327,Suggest treatment for warts in my genitals,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,As your daughter was bit by the rat for which your doctor has advised injection TT and antibiotics.There is no need to take anti rabies vaccine as rat is not known to transmit rabies. The rat is not the reservoir of rabies vaccine.So I suggest you to continue the treatment advised by your doctor and there is no need of anti rabies vaccine.Thank you. ","my daughter was bitten by a rat when we are sleeping last tuesday night,..we brought her to the community hospital and the doctor gave her a shot of anti tetanus and an antibiotics,...do i have to bring her to the doctor for an anti rabies injection? please help me im worried,..thanks" -184427,Is brachytherapy a good option for large fibroids treatment?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your sister's situation and problem. She is having metastases in liver and bone. This is classified as stage 4 cancer, inoperable cancer. In this stage only palliative treatment in the form of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nutritional support and pain management are indicated. Stem cells, thermal therapy etc is useful in stage 1 - 2 cancer. Once cancer is in stage 4, these newer treatment will not help. So better to consult oncologist and discuss all these. Start appropriate palliative treatment for her. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your sister. Thanks. ",Dear sirFrom Dr : Nabih OthmanTop urgent Opinion please my sister Egyptian she is 55years old cancer ovary detected on 2005 ovaries and uterus and pelvic lymph nodes was removed followed by radiotherapy & Chemotherapy treatment follow with all routine investigation till 2011all were within normal limits. On January 2011 bony metastasis in neck of left femur and abdomen and ribs was detected in pet ct bone curettage done then chemotherapy given but no improvement on 17/7/2011 in pet ct metastasis to liver seen 5.6x6.2 cm mass chemotherapy given immediatelyplease I need top urgent opinion if I can transfer her to imminent ( Gustave Roussy Institute for treatment with new trained of cancer treatment such as freezing and thermal and stem cells or any other new strained she will be on my own coast and thank you Dr: Nabih OthmanEgypt - Cairo Tel 00000000E. mail ; YYYY@YYYY -169289,What causes redness around neck during granulomatous lymphadenitis?,Hello....I would suggest you to consult a doctor specially a orthopedist....you might have injured knee ligaments which can be confirmed after Xray and MRI of affected knee...can you pls tell do u have any swelling or giving way feel of the knee??? You should splint your knee asap. ,"I hyperextended my knee when slipping down. I was getting better but reinjured my knee. I have pain in the back of my left knee (bend of knee), it hurts to walk and the pain radiates down the left side of my leg. I have been icing it, what else can I do?" -18669,Does high prolactin hamper conception?,Hi. Revert back with the answer for the above question to an infertility specialist online -->  https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/infertility-specialist ,"Hi doctor, I have been trying to conceive for last one year. Examination showed high thyroid and prolactin levels. My doctor put me on Thyronorm 25 and Cabergoline 0.5. My thyroid levels became normal but my prolactin levels came down to 35.06 from 55 after three months. Recent blood test showed 37.34 of prolactin. I am experiencing breast pain. Which food should I avoid? What should I do to get this under control?" -72819,How to treat infertility problem?,Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.You mentioned last day of your menstruation but did not mentioned the day you had questioned.!!!If you passed +7 day of menstruations then you can go for urine pregnancy kit test. If comes negative Wait for next 7 days and repeat the test.Hope I answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi iam 24 yrs old AND TRYING TO CONCEIVE ... MY LAST PERIOD WAS ON JULY 31ST AND I HAD SEX WITH MY HUSBAND ON AUGUST 14 AND 15 BUT WHENI TOOK A PREGNANCY TEST TODAY MORN IT WAS NEGATIVE . PLS HELP" -12205,Is it normal not to see the fetus but the gestational sac in early pregnancy?,"Hello. In early pregnancy, by six weeks of gestation, the gestational sac is often not seen and only decidual reaction can be appreciated in the uterus, but as the hCG levels are doubling, there is definitely a viable ongoing pregnancy either inside or outside uterus, so a repeat ultrasound after two weeks shall establish the location and presence of a sac, considering that it would grow to a recognizable size in next two weeks. My concern with you is that you have been on the Adderall tablet, which is a pregnancy category C drug and not to be used before or during pregnancy as it has been known to cause congenital defects in fetuses. ","Hello doctor, Two weeks ago I had 10 positive home urine pregnancy tests. I consulted with my obstetrician and they sent me for two blood tests 48 hours apart. The blood test showed my hCG level more than doubled within 48 hours which the obstetrician said was great. Well because I have irregular periods I did not know the date of my last period, so my obstetrician scheduled me for a vaginal ultrasound today and the ultrasound showed a gestational sac but no fetus in it. My obstetrician asked me to get another blood drawn in which results came out good and normal. she has asked me to come and do another ultrasound in two weeks to see if they can see the baby. Is it normal to not see the fetus and just the gestational sac in early pregnancy? I have been so nervous and going nuts since my obstetrician did an ultrasound this morning. It is driving me insane. Please send me any information if you can. Thanks so much." -172350,What does this brain MRI for memory loss while having occipital neuralgia indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. A transient ischemic attack, or a ministroke may cause such issues, so, it is better for your friend to get evaluated medically ASAP even to exclude these conditions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My 65 year old friend told me on the phone that since this morning she can not remember certain words in every sentence. While she talked to me she tried to find words , like : locations, cities, places she went today and could not say the word. She wanted to wait to seek professional help tomorrow , could that be too late ? Thank you !" -74847,"Trying to concieve. Took injection for egg rupture. Having severe back pain, abdominal cramps. Serious?","Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic DHEA tablets are indicated in old ( >35 yrs ) patients or in patients who have low egg store in their ovaries to increase the quality and quantity of their eggs. With such high DHEAs levels I dont think you should continue with DHEA tablets, instead she should be given dexamethasone tablets to reduce the DHEAs levels to normal. High DHEAs levels may deteriorate the quality of eggs. Please consult your doctor regarding further management. Take care. ","My wife (29 yrs) was found to have pcos accompanied with high dhea-s (3815ng/ml - normal range 800 to 2800) & high prolactin levels 23.2ng/ml(also has hba1c reading of 6.3). Doctor has prescribed OVAFLO (Dehydroepiandrosterone capsules 25mg) (twice daily), Cabgolin 0.5mg(once a week) ,Ovacare forte(once a day) & glycomet 500mg(twice daily). After starting on this for about 4 weeks, my wife got her periods within 15days(normal 32 days) and there were no symptoms of getting periods. Upon googling found that Dehydroepiandrosterone (ovaflo) is supplement tablets. So Dehydroepiandrosterone capsules are for reducing the dhea-s levels or increasing the levels or normalizing levels ? Wanted to reconfirm if the tablets are correctly given or by oversite supplement capsules r given. Thanks in advance" -172834,Suggest tests to detect porphyria,"Hello,I think there are 2 aspects of the query:1. Did you lose the weight voluntarily? If not, there might be an infective cause that may have caused the loss of weight and also the backache. An example would be tuberculosis.2. If the loss of weight was rapid, maybe the lordosis of the spine that occurs and is habitual when one is overweight may yet needed to be corrected. A simple lumbar belt may help you in this aspect.Besides, you can try a soft cushion that you feel is soft below your gluteal area and back. If the problem persists, meet a neurologist for a local examination to rule out a spine problem before you move in for implants.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Saumya Mittal ",Hi I am 40 yrs old and I recently lost a lot of weight (went from 220-135lbs) and my butt now is completely flat! The problem is that my lower back/spine are in terrible pain because I am actually sitting on my spine/tailbone. Would butt implants help this? I have done tons of exercise to increase the size of my bum but it isn t enough! I have tried physio and nothing helps :( -249595,Is pregnancy possible without ejaculatory intercourse?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The fertility returns back to normal within next 3 cycles. I hope this information has been helpful for you. ,"Effects of Nordette and when to stop taking pills. First menstrual period: January 27 Last day of menstrual period: February 1 Normal Cycle: 28-30 days Post Coital: Feb 2 4pm Took ECP (Nordette 21) 4 pills: Feb 2 930pm 4 pills: Feb 3 930am Additional after ECP: 2pills: Feb 4 1230am 2pills: Feb 4 230pm 1pill: Feb 5 1230 am 1pill: Feb 6 930 pm After effect: Manageable Nausea, Dizziness, Shortness of breathing, but Feb 6 feeling better or back to normal. Questions: - What are the chances of getting pregnant? Did I correctly took the allowable dosage? Whats the effect? - When does ovulation usually take place given above data? # of days - Whats the effect of the number of pills that I took? And can I continue taking the pill once a day after using it as ECP?" -124675,"Severe pain in right side of the body along with nausea,fatigue and appetiteloss.Could it be appendicitis?","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.Forum. You had appendicectomy 5 weeks ago, one week latter you developed a hematoma, and doctors removed surgically, four weeks after second surgery, you developed very bad diahorrea,3days ago, lasted for 24 hours. since then you had cramps of abdomen and back.Your surgeon said there is a lump in the abdomen. Most probably the pains may not have any relation with the surgeries, as they have succeeded the diahorrea , it might be due to remnant infection of the intestines. I advise you to consult your doctor and explain about your diahorrhea. Yo may need to use anti biotics, anti spasmodics, protiolytics for resolving the lump, etc for the present. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best wishes. ",I had an appendecectomy 5 weeks ago. Turned out everything was normal with appendix but they went ahead and took it out anyways. A week later I developed a hematoma that they surgically removed. Now 4 weeks on after second surgery I developed really bad diahorrea 3 days ago that lasted 24 hrs and ever since have severe cramps going around abdomen into back. Almost like having co reactions when in labour. Extremely painful. I am passing has very frequently but no relief to cramps. Was wondering if this would be related to surgery. Saw surgeon 1 week ago for follow up who said that I still had a lump in left side if belly button but to watch and wait..... -111570,What causes dizziness with a history of respiratory infection?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Working in freezer environment (cold exposure) can cause lung infection ( pneumonia ) and bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test )Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. So better to consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. ",Hello I worked in a freezer for about a year now then two months ago I had a really bad cough then they put me on steroids my cough went away well I cough here an there but my chest hurts upper an middle not so much the right chest it does hurt but not as much as the left an even when I m not in the freezer its hurts but I have trouble breathing not all the time even when I m not in the freezer I had test done an waiting for my blood test to come back they said about bronchitis or pneumonia what do you think an thanks -89380,"Had pancreatitis, gallstone, barretts esophagus, abnormal WBC level. Given lansoprazole. Done MRI and CT scan. Worry?","HIThank for asking to HCMThe cause of elevated SGOT has to be found out, unless we know the under laying cause, the dietery problem comes later, first thing is to treat the under laying cause so the sgot (AST) comes to the normal range, have nice day ","My sgot level was 41 u/l,at 64 years old,it has always been normal,but I started cheating quite a bit on meatball subs,pastrami,french fries,real butter,dove bars,lint chocolate,potato skins,and cheese dip!the last two weeks I cut it all out!I will be going for blood work the first week of November,will that lower my reading?" -13038,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -211517,How can pain in the cheek be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my adviceFrom your explanation the swelling of lymph nodes and pain is due to multiple teeth that are infected. It is due to radiating pain from teeth that are infected. So the teeth should be treated at the first place. Secondly you should start a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil. .For severe pain stronger painkillers like Tramadol or Ketorolac can be taken. As far as infection in brain is concerned there are rare to negligible chance of infection in brwin due to tooth infection. However the infection in teeth can spread to facial spaces causing facial space infection.. So better get treated soon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora ",My neck has been hurting for a year now. I have been getting headaches recently just above the back of the neck. My glands under my jaw are swollen. I have constant ringing in left ear.blood tests showed signs of infection. My teeth have been having sharp pain.I had porcelain crowns on my teeth but the teeth started to fail and were breaking off at the gum line.Last summer I was treated for an abcess on my gums and offending tooth removed.My fear is that an ongoing infection has spread. Is this possible and what can I do to find out ?The dentist recommended having the teeth removed for dentures which I will do hopefully this summer.I am concerned about a possible infection being so close to the brain.Would appreciate any advice in the meantime.Thank youDebfemale64 years old -84893,What does this altered liver profile indicate?,"Alcoholic liver disease is associated with AST levels greater than ALT.Your bilirubin levels are elevated. esp, the unconjugated fraction, could be possibly because of a vitamin deficiency, or hemolysis. Needs to be worked up with a complete blood picture to begin with. ","I have been consuming alcohol for last 10 yeras. Last one year only intermittent consumption. LFT readings are high after consumption, gets within normal reading within 2 weeks of stopping. Stopped conumption on 25th January. LFT readings on 13th February was- Bilirubin total 0.6, direct 0.2. SGOT 37, SGPT 47. On 23rd February LFT showed elevated bilirubin - 1.2,0.3. 35, 44. No alcohol intake during the period. Ultrasound scan taken on 26th showed liver, normal in size, with fatty infiltration. From 26th February till 12th March consumed alcohol. LFT taken today 27th March shows, bilirubin 1.2. 0.3, Sgot 39, SGPT 42. Usally after abstainance for two weeks, bilirubin should have been well within normal levels. Does this indicate any liver damage or beginning stage of cirrhosis? kindly advise." -96058,How to cure a large lump noticed on buttocks causing pain on right hip?,"Hi,Dear,Thnks for the query.In my opinion its subungual cellulitis with indurated inflamed tissue of your right pinky.Some antiinflammatory NSAID and antibiotic from your local doctor -would resolve if the , pain and swelling grows.Hope you got the answer.Wellcome for again for the treatment. ",Woke up yesterday with a red bump on the top left pinky (the top joint right below the nail) and by noon the swelling had moved across the whole joint. It s just on the top side of my pinky. It woke me up a few times last night due to some stinging pain. It felt like some fluid so I poked it with a sterilized pin but nothing came out. I can bend it. -91666,"Whatever I eat, become a vomiting","Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. Fatty liver as such is not a serious issue, it wont cause you any harm but it suggests that your Body has more cholesterol level. Just relax and kindly not panic. If you are on medications just take them as directed by your Doctor and go for regular follow up. You may want to eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and green leafy veggies. Exercise regularly and go for regular brisk walks for an hour daily. This will burn your calories and body fat. Avoid junk and high calorie foods. Try reducing your weight. Check your Lipid profile. If it is higher, you will need medications. Wish you Good Health. ","Hi, My age is 27 and my height is 5 7 just 4 months back, I was detected for Jaundice . During USG abdomen study, the reports said that I am having a fatty liver . at that time, my weight was 77kgs. Just because of jaundice with in 4 months my weight got reduced to 64 kgs. I dont have smoking or drinking habit. My questions : 1) Does Fatty Liver is a serious issue? 2) What are the Steps that I need to follow to bring back my liver to normal? 3) What kind of a Food diet that I need to follow? 4) I need to be take any medications? Please advise. I am very much worried about the Fatty Liver. Thanks" -202364,Do we need to use glasses for cylindrical power in eyes of a child?,"Hi, you need to increase your child immunity, you should avoid cold drinks, ice creams, avoid fried things from outside, get seasonal fruits like oranges which boost immunity, to built adequate immunity give enough vitamin c in his diet in the form of green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits & salads, add few drops of lemon juice in his meal, cover mouth while coughing /sneezing. I hope this has helped you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. ",son 13kg wt.3years7 months 3foot 3 inches after birth he was suffering from jaundice nd high fever dr tried all types of antibiotic but not respond.at last dr stooped to inject him.now he is appro.4years old but after a month he get fevernd tonsils again on antibiotics.he has lost his body immunity. -30790,What can be the reason for my preterm labor?,Hi. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, I had a premature pregnancy in the 6th month. That was my first pregnancy. Suddenly, I had a stomach pain in the lower side and no other symptoms were found. We visited our doctor and she said that the cervix started to open slightly. I got severe pain, some medicines were given that night and in the morning the cervix opened completely and the baby got delivered. The doctor said that it may be due to some infections. But, my vaginal and urine culture had no infections. After one week, we had a test for rubella and CMV. My rubella ICG value is more than 500 and CMV ICG value also more than 500. Rubella IGM is 0.243 and CMV IGM is 0.413. Are these viruses responsible for premature pregnancy? What can I do to avoid this in future?" -196087,Suggest remedy for recurring fever in infants,Yes contact your doctor.Though sorethroat alone can cause vomiting due to inflammed swallowing area.But fever and vomiting along with deranged neurological signs can be due to brain membranes inflammation.Or vomiting alone can be a cause of raised Intracranial pressure (pressure inside head cavity by fluid).Not meant to scare you but contact your doctor for timely management. ,hi online doctor...my son is 12 and he has a sore throat..vomiting and a fever...he has to go for a head scan on tuesday because he collapsed in school 2 weeks ago and the neurological tests were not what they should be..he seems to get every virus etc thats going about and is ill quite alot...should i contact my doctor? -169426,"Does withdrawing prednisone cause fatigue,joint and muscle pain?","Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of irritant lesion involving bowel and lumbar muscle leading to back pain.I will advise you to do Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis ,CT scan abdomen and blood investigation according to clinical examination.Another possibility of lumbago or lumbar muscle spasm.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","Cant sleep because I cant get comfortable. I have a pain in my chest and pain in my lower back. Feels like an airbubble. Its more on the right side {inside, closer to the top of my abdomen}. I have mild nausea. Its like a lump. I can feel the lump inside when I lay on my stomach or on my right side. Been like this for approximately 3hrs." -155157,What causes swollen vein in hip after an injury?,"Hello, What I feel is you should get your blood glucose levels checked and also your thyroid levels. as due to the changes in the blood glucose levels usually, people feel more tired and hungry. Also get your blood pressure checked, because feeling tired so easily for a short distance isn't acceptable to anyone. I feel once you check all this you will be able to figure out what's happening within the body. also, getting physician advice for multivitamin medication along with vitamin D should give you some form of relief from the symptoms. Kindly indulge yourself in regular physical exercise like - breathing exercises and kind of aerobics for short minutes. Later you can take it to longer minutes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","i have regular bodyache but body temperature is normal from outside. I feel uncomfortable from inside only. I feel lazy to do the works and get tired soon, mostly when i walk for even short distance. I feel energyless. But I feel a lots of hungry and sleepy." -230517,What could be the reason for having frequent bubbling sensation under my testicle?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Usually stitch mark will start healing in two to three day. So discharge after a week is abnormal and should requires a treatment.I suggest you to visit nearby surgeon, they can examine the site and will give you appropriate opinion.If the site is infected then proper antibiotics followed by restitching can cute the lesion.I suggest you to maintain good cleaning and hygiene locally. Avoid any injury to the open site. Dressing should be done with the Please wear cotton undergarments this will prevent the infections.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ",I got circumcised last week on the 11 January . . I have ripped a stitch out my penis now I have a hole I left the hole and now it seems as if it is getting bigger . . I took out some stitches where it was sore on my penis but now not sore after stitches came out . . But now I have yelllow stuff coming out of the stitch holes ? ? Is that normal ? ? IV been cleaning it with salt water every day . . Hole still hasn't closed . . And the yellow stuff is still coming out . . I went to a doc they said they can't stitch it again . . I should just leave it . . It would grow closed . . What should I do ? ? ? Pls help -236622,What causes hand shake and loud heart beats while talking to others?,"Dear DorrisWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I do understand your concerns. I am not sympathazing because sympathy could worsen the symptoms. Panic attacks are usually due to underlying anxiety disorder. We need to find out how and why those anxiety disorders started and what are those anxieties? Do you have any phobias or fear? When people are dehydrated and anxious, mild to moderate panic attacks are normal and it is body's defense mechanism. You need to understand that defense mechanism and not to worry and be obsessive much about that. Awareness, change in life style, exercise, meditation and cognitive behavior therapy etc should help you in managing your anxiety and panic attacks. If you do not meet with a psychotherapist near you, I am ready to provide you the treatment through this medium. Please post a direct query to me with every detail. Take care.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hello, my name is Doris, Jenny Hoyt recommended you. I was on a holiday in CO & NM and while there experienced altitude sickness, dehydration and shortly after panic attacks. While going through perimenopause 20 yrs. ago I had a bit of this. And can’t stand sharing my space again with it at the moment. Would like to know what your schedule is like and see if we can connect, sooner than later, if you please. Blood work was taken today to follow up on my thyroid challenge, etc. and health. Jenny thinks the hypo challenge has manifested itself into hyper? Quien sabe, we shall soon find out. would like to meet with you at your earliest convenience, thank you. By the way, My heart, BP, and most of me is in pretty darn good condition, despite my unusual come and go quirks. I actually am a bit calmer at the moment, but have periods where I think I am doing all I can to hold on. Screaming is a good thing, as is crying, & of course some of my passions - - singing and dancing, though am not feeling much like the two ladder, which I normally, normally love! But then am not feeling so hot at the moment. I am 61, 34 yrs. married to a very loving and interesting chap, never had kids, infertility, am creative, like to work with my hands, garden, knit, sew, quilt, crochet, cook, metal smithing, broke my patella 6 yrs. ago, and clavicle when I was 3, had 2 laparoscopies 25 - 30 yrs ago, mother is still alive, have 4 siblings, they all reside in SoCal., love to travel, hike in nature, strolle the beach, enjoy the movies, cook & bake with friends, go out, dance all summer at the summer concerts. Studied Psych and Soc in college and graduated with a BA in Sociology, as did my husband. Was an academic advisor at UCSB for many yrs. Then stayed home for sometime, took care of sis and nephew when she had leukemia and later another niece, a 3 yr old, helped my brother and sister in law with her, cause they were having a difficult time coping, did many missions outreach trips to Europe & Mexico for years. Am a Tica, place of birth - Costa Rica, came to UCSB in 1975 and stayed, fell in love with the smallness of it and still love being here, over SoCal any day!!! Have two childhood best pals from age 9 and age 10. Looking for a mature spiritual type psychotherapist to start working with as soon as possible. Thanks, That’s a little about me, more to yet be discovered! Doris Maria Scoltock-Smeltz, 451-3438, my best mode of communication is via email, and of course last minute things that come up (the phone), however, it is not usually on my body, but in my bag in the car or in the house, somewhere else from where I physically am :-). In Colorado Springs with my niece - I am the one with the cap on. - Doris" -77091,Suggest treatment for shrinkage of kidney on an ultrasound,"committee clearance is mandatory for kidney transplant at ion . there is no other way. Get committee clearance. we have to show that all other first degree relatives are not eligible for donation either due to blood group incompatibility or helath issues( diabetic ,h/o kidney disease ..etc..) ","sir,actually my father is having kidney problem and he need to transplant the kidney...we have the donor to donate kidney...his blood group matches but we are not getting the permission from govt. to transplant...what to do?please reply" -240791,How to get rid of Vertigo and panic disorder?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Bestiality or Zoophilia is a paraphilia involving cross-species sexual activity between human and non-human animals or a fixation on such practice. I am to understand that your friend was used to do the sexual abuse with an animal. Right?The emotional problems involved in this case for the child should be same as in the case of any sexual abuse. Studies reveals that the emotional problems include both short-term and long-term harm, including psychopathology in later life. Indicators and effects include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, poor self-esteem, somatization, sleep disturbances, and dissociative and anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder etc. Treatment is based on the present symptoms. Therefore, you should consult a clinical psychologist for a correct diagnosis and treatment.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",I am working with a 41 year old woman who from the age of 12 to 16 was sexualy abused by a paedophile gang. She was forced into acts of Bestiality which she has only just disclosed. I would like to know your views on the likely psychological and emotional issues specifically related to Bestiality? -209596,What causes high fever?,"hi Ela..am happy to answer your problem. presence of just warm periphery is not a diagnosis of fever. fever you must document with a thermometer. if temperature more than 99 F, is called fever. so check for temperature, if it is less than 99 F, nothing much to worry. to increase the weight increase the calorie content of food by adding ghee, curd.if you are happy with my suggestion kindly rate me.Dr.surendra.H.s ","Hi Dr. Samuel, I m Ela from Philippines.My 2 year old baby was diagnosed with primary complex and now he is under treatment in a private clinic.But i am still worried because I think he is not as healthy as to his age.He only weighs 9kg.Every morning (5-7am), his lower extremities are warmer/hotter then became normal later on.He is on 2nd month of treatment as of the moment.Can you suggest some ways to prevent his having fever or hot body temperature in the morning?And what are the causes of this?Thanks." -155060,What causes burning sensation on elbow skin after an injury?,"Hello, As you were pushed by the wave and twisted the knee joint, with the history it sounds to be a ligament sprain. Due to which you are facing difficulty in getting pain while performing knee movement. Kindly do hot water fermentation and allow the limb to rest. Use knee brace for 3 weeks or so. Then do simple knee exercises like static Quadriceps and static hamstring. You should be fine. As you applied to ice there won't be swelling. So in any injury icing is advised to avoid swelling as it will lead to vasoconstriction of blood capillaries. So you don't have swelling. Usually, icing is advised if we are planning for some x-ray or MRI. Do the conservative therapy mentioned above and you should be fine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Four days ago, i was swimming at the beach and a wave pushed me and I twisted my knee. I have put ice packs, knee brace and tried to stay off my foot as much as possible. My knee never swelled. It is only painful when I sit too long or have to move to get up. Please advise." -152634,Suggest treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and osteoporosis in the spine,"Hello, It is necessary to examine your hips by performing a hip X-ray study. A hip MRI may be needed. If the pain persists, consulting with an orthopedic surgeon may be necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I have a stiff right hip. I am 62 yrs of age, weigh about 67 kgs and am 5ft 3in tall. I had a couple falls in 2006 and also have a fallen arch in the same leg. I am unable to sit cross-legged. I can walk for half an hour no pain and then the pain starts. I can still walk but have to limp. If i have to stand and do something like cooking then 20 mins at a time is all i can manage. what are my options" -227731,What causes the swelling in the testicles?,"Hi,First, in diabetes such issues may indicate serious infections and you should see doctor, however most common this is caused by epididimitis which is inflammation of part of testicle and this not uncommon in males especially in young age. This is usually treated with 10 days of antibiotics, usually Ciprofloxacin and there are no permanent consequences. Masturbation and intercourse should be avoided till pain persist, if possible since I may prolong inflammation course. Some more serious conditions such as tumors or torsion are rare but in doubtful cases you should do Doppler ultrasound or scintigraphy. In this particular case, I don’t think this is required.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Wish you a good health.Kindly regards,Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ","i have a chest cold for over a week and my scrotum is swollen at least twice it s size maybe more and the head of my penis has retracted way back so i can barely touch it with my finger. I have no fever and i have a rash along the crease in my fold where the leg meets the pubic area. I have no pain. i am over weight 360 pounds at 6 foot tall. I have sugar diabetes II, high blood pressure, osteo arthritus in the neck and lower back and sleep apnea and use oxygen day and night i also use a cpap machine. i have bone spurs on my spine and bone touching bone in my lower back. I also , impotent (ED). I am concerned about my penis and scrotum." -43270,Dark itchy spots on my chest,"As such treatment of the vitiligo is difficult and the success rate is very low. since there is only one patch that to on chest, which is usually covered area. local steroid creams can be used to restrict the expansion of the lesion. there is home phototherapy using UVB lights that can be tried. if there is a chance, as the skin lesion is small, 3 cm, surgically the white spot can be removed as the spot is on the chest with a minimal scar. my vitiligo spot was 2cms and 3 cms on the knuckles, i got it removed and now even the scar is not visible, i think surgical removal is the right way to treat if the option is possible to prevent the spread! ","A boy child, aged 8 years, has a 3 cm circular white spot on his chest. Is it possible to stop Vitiligo from spreading beyond this area ? What are the chances of success in arresting the spread of this condition ?" -202301,What causes bowel movement after every feed in 1 year old?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My son (14 months) has been coughing, has runny nose and was vomiting for a few days. The symptoms started 2 weeks ago. When he breathes i can hear a little noise (probably in his chest). This noise goes away when he coughs and re-appears after a little while. The cough and runny nose symptoms are subsiding now but I am wondering if there could be any signs of asthma here. I am concerned regarding asthma because he has eczema already." -56455,What causes fluctuating BP levels?,"Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and i totally understand your concern. But you should not worry.These skipped beats have to do with some electrical issues in the heart. Some electrical impulses that generate in a part of the heart different from normal sinusal rhythm cause a premature heart contraction that you feel like a skipped beat, because its not a normal one. This extra-sistolik beats generally are followed by a pause till the next normal heart contraction. If this are not frequent, in Young and normal heart, it is nothing to worry about.There are different factors that might cause this skipped beats like emotional stress, excessive coffee consumption , coca-cola or energy drinks, so you have to avoid them.Pathology like anemia or hyperthyroidism might be other causes. The pain in the neck, relived with changing position is not related whith the palpitations. It might be related to muscular or cervical problems.So, if I was your treating doctor i would say that you have nothing to worry for the palpitations if this happen once a wile, its normal. As you say, they might just be related to stress. But if they begin to bother you and interfere in your live we can decide to do some examinations like a blood analyze, your thyroid hormones, an electrocardiogram, echo-cardiography and of course a holter rhythm monitoring to have a full view of your rhythm and the extra-sistolik beat frequencies. Only than we can decide what we should do.Hope I was helpful. Best regards. ","I often feel heart palpitations at night when I lay down to go to sleep. It doesn't happen every day but maybe once a week. When this happens, the more I think about it the more I notice it. It feels as if my heart skips a beat. I normally don't notice it during the day. I also sometimes have a pain in the left side of my neck, not severe just a dull ache, that can sometimes be relieved by moving my head. I do notice this more when I've had a stressful day or when I'm worried about something. Should I be concerned?" -187102,What causes tumour under clavicle and how best to treat it?,"Breast cancer most commonly spreads to bones. Her attitude ""all is ok"" , is good, having a positive outlook for a cancer patient gives them a very good quality of life.Evalauting further with a PET scan can give information on if it has spread elsewhere.Second line Chemotherapy is available and bisphosphonates are also recommended.If the pain in her back is worsening after the above options , she would need a surgical assesment for stability of the affected region, followed by radaition for pain control. ",My sister in law had breast cancer and finished treatment about 6 months ago with herceptin the final stage. She had had a bad back for a few weeks and has had a scan and been told that she had cancer in the back - not sure where else. She is very private - acts as though all is ok - however I fear the worst - on this limited info can you give me some guidance please? -99088,What could sores/lumps on cheek suggest?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some gingival infection or hypertrophy. You should wait for few days. If it is persistent then you should consult doctors and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I have a hard, pea sized lump between the roof of my mouth and the upper gum area. It does not move. It is somewhat painful. I noticed it less than a week ago. Does it need to be seen by a dentist or a doctor very soon, or should I just wait and see if it gets smaller or goes away? Thanks." -164862,How to get rid of numbness in hand?,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As you are not able to flex the elbow actively you need a thorough assessment. Due to pinched nerve there leads to certain weakness and early detection helps for further management.If the injury is happened by the fall on the neck directly an MRI or NCV will be advised and post which the medical management will be directed.Also, post these if the injury is minimal then with rest, medication and physical therapy you should respond well.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","Hey, so last week i crashed my longboard and it was pretty bad. I had tons of pain and my arms were pretty banged up. About two hours later i noticed that i had little to no flexibility in my left arm and hurt to move it. Now i have almost all my road burns healed. But my left arm is still weird. I cant fully straighten it and when i do a bicep flex without flexing (if that makes sense) i cannot pull my arm towards my self. What do you think.." -125571,"Recurring pain in upper left abdomen, occurs on yawning, coughing, shallow breathing. Causes for symptoms?","Hi Azithromycin will cause Gastric irritation.So,it may the cause of all your complaints of pain abdomen. Nice to hear that CT scan,Ultrasound abdomen are normal. You didn't mention whether Upper GI endoscopy was done or not. Any mass in the abdomen will be seen in the CT scan and Ultrasound abdomen. As you got temporary relief with proton pump inhibitors,Gastritis/stomach ulcer is the most probable diagnosis. Please consult your Gastroenterologist and take appropriate treatment Regards ","im 25 yer old male, i had azithromycin in relation to sore throat aftr 2 -3hrs a discomfort i felt in stomach nd it ends in pain.pain was worsenin nd i consulted with a general surgeon nd was suspectin calcifications,but ct , ultrasound , blood nd urine investigations are normal. nw also the pain is not subsidin.pain is around lower peritonial region nd has the feelin of some mass thats inside the body.only a small temporary relief with protonpump inhibitore,na nw i had ginger garlic paste mixture it provided me some relief with expulsion of gas, nw also gasformation occurin inside nd creatin discomfort..can u send me a better solution" -220969,"Suffering from Toothache, given penicillin, developed bad sinus infection. Face feel numb and headache. Is this normal?","dear friend your dentist is absolutely right.it could be herpes zoster viral infection.and you must be knowing that viral infections gets cured once after they run there course. so nothing to worry about it.if required you can do symptomatic treatment,like eye drops.and you can also take combiflam for your headache. rest all will be fine within a week.so take care ","hello, I have had a very bad pain in my teeth and gums for the last 4 days. The dentist said there was no infection and said it was probably viral - like herpes . I never had blisters. Then, I realized this afternoon I have conjunctivitis with a horrible headache. Do I need to go to an eye doctor or will the virus run it s course? Thank you, Katie" -46994,Tried methyl prednisolone for skin rashes and raised bumps. Can permthrin for scabies be used for this?,"Hi, you should be investigated to find out internal diseases like.. Anaemia, thyroid dysfunction, DM, connective tissue disease, any systemic disease. .. under supervision of competent dermatologist.. Ok ","A rash on my side. Small to medium ovals. Can be very itchy but not always. Looks more like very old bruises, just slightly darker than my flesh. Not raised. Not dry or scaly. Been biopsy d, treated for strep , tons of bloodworm including autoimmune testing. Nothing! Showed up 6 months ago... Two dermatologists, GP and OBGYN later... No answers! Please help!" -56317,What causes faster heart beat and sore chest after smoking marijuana?,"Any form of cancer increases the need for oxygen , a healthy heart compensates by beating faster and stronger , this forceful beating of the heart gives rise to subjective feeling of palpitation. Also secondary factors like decrease in hemoglobin ( anemia ) , infection and other extra cardiac factors may increase the oxygen dwmandHowever there may be many reasons like some extra beats or irregular rhythm , just because of changes in the haemostasis of the circulation. So an Ekg and a consult with a doctor who can physically examine her , is strongly suggested to atleast rule out reversible factors . Regards Dr Priyank Mody ","My mother has lung cancer. She has it nearly 1 year. They only gave her 6 to 9 months, but she is still with us, thank god, but she is having heart palpitations, not when she's stressed, at night when she goes to bed, is usually when her heart races, she says its all over the place, and feels like its coming out of her chest, which then does make her stressed. I want to know if this is part of her condition with the lung cancer, does it happen with alot of lung cancer sufferers??" -174279,Does low grade glioma require surgery?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different causes: - neuropathy- motor neuron disease- vitamin B12 deficiency. Your performed MRI have excluded many other causes (like a tumor, stroke, or myelopathy). Coming to this point, I would recommend performing some other tests: - a nerve conduction study and electromyography- vitamin B12 levels, and complete blood count.Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","I am experiencing left foot pain (six months), weakness in limbs when having mild exertion, left arm does not swing, some back pain etc. two MRIs (brain and spine) clear. Not sure what I need to be asking docs when I see them and what the possible causes are." -58826,What causes shadow on the heart in the nuclear stress test?,"Hello dear user of HCM!Thank you for sharing your concerns with us on HCM!I understand the situation in which your mother is going through and i'm sorry for that.High blood pressure is one of the cases for epistaxis (nose bleeding) in hypertensive patients.First of all your mother should keep the blood pressure under control with the therapy that her cardiologist has adjusted. She also have to maintain a diet with low salt and fats.If she has a normal blood pressure and the bleeding occurs again, then another reason must be found.I would recommend to do a Complete blood count and biochemical balance analysis (lipids, sugar, liver and kidney indicators) to see her actual health status. A low count of platelets may lead to spontaneous hemorrhage and nose bleeding as your mother has undergoing. I hope she will be fine soon.I wish you and your mother a good health!DR ERIOL. ",My mother is suffering from bleeding through the nose. It is due to high blood pressure. The bleeding keeps reoccurring even though her pressure seems normal on a daily basis. She is taking pressure pills any idea what would cause the daily nose bleeds and clots? -6065,Both my ankles are swollen after a flight travel. Why?,"Hello. I have seen the photos. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a common problem not only after the flight but also after prolonged traveling. It occurs due to prolonged immobilization, and due to increased blood circulation and decreased venous return, it will improve after frequent mobility of the joint and walking. The only problem I am worried about you is your underlying hypertension and on medication. So, it could be CCF (congestive cardiac failure) due to fluid overload or excessive stress. But heart problem will have dyspnea and fatigue and decreased urine out put, that is not in your case. So my advise is to walk frequently, keep your legs slightly elevated above the pillow. It will disappear by the next morning. Advice: 1. Move your limbs, use loose cloths. 2. Take adequate rest. 3. Continue your medication. 4. If any time you have fatigue, difficulty in breathing, or decreased urine output, please visit the nearest emergency room. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I just had a flight and have swollen ankles on both legs. I have attached the photos. The swelling is tender and no pain or redness. I just had a check-up one week ago, and all my blood reports are normal. My standard medications are: For HP, Irbesartan 150 mg a day and Metoprolol 50 mg twice a day. Escitalopram 10 mg for anxiety once a day. Pantoprazole 40 mg twice a day for my gastritis. Pancreatin 625 mg three times a day for avoiding pancreatitis attacks. Please advise." -152221,Loosing balance after having posterior cervical fusion C2-T3 for myelomalacia?,"Hi, If you have had additional bone grafting for your ACL surgery you should not bear weight on the affected limb for at least 6 weeks. This waiting period is necessary the graft to unite with the bone. Meanwhile you can do exercises to move the knee, fold your legs and strengthen your quadriceps muscle. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. George Verghese, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",sir i have recently complectly my acl surgery but during that surgery doctor told bone krafting is required so he had did that also so what precaution should i take noe i am little bit tense is this going to solve r life time promblem and when can i fold my legs and start exc of legs and can i put the weight on it pls reply this i will be thanks to u -11152,"Noticed redness, swelling and pain in the arm after popping a blister in a Meth addict. What to do?","Hello. This looks like a cellulitis (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is an infection of subcutaneous tissue. He needs antibiotics and blood test. Convince him for visit. He will need a hemogram test, and blood culture to look for the extent of infection. In treatment, he will need antibiotics like Amoxicillin Clavulanate combination 625 mg three times a day along with some antacid like Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day. For pain and swelling, you can continue Ibuprofen, you can use Magsulf ointment for local application for swelling. He will need higher antibiotics as it appears severe cellulitis. So my advice is to visit ER soon. ","Hello doctor, My husband is 36 years old. He is fit and healthy, rarely gets sick. But he is a Meth addict. He missed the vein when injecting in top part of his wrist. The injection site looks like a small ant bite. It formed a water blister that he popped and put Neosporin on. But his hand is red, swollen, throbbing and warm. He is in agony. He refuses to go to the ER. Is he in danger of dying? What should I do? How can I treat this?" -73974,What is the treatment for infertility?,"HAI IF YOUR hormonal profile,tubal patency,and semen analysis is normal,and you are ovulating you can try 6 cycles of iui under anaesthesia. ",hi iam 23 years old.Iam suffering from vaginismus.I am under vaginal dilator therapy.I am trying to get pregnant.I have a question does IUI can be done under anesthesia ? because as i am suffering with vaginismus i think its impossible for me to do IUI when iam awakeand usually how many attempts does it take to get pregnant?thanks in advance -64516,What are the symptoms of throat infection?,"Hello dear!I've gone through your query and understood your concerns!I'm sorry your sister has gone through these disturbs all this time.After one of two cures if no improvement the doctors should ask theirselves why this treatment is not working.So now you have found what is the cause of that infection it would be easier to cure. Klebsiella may be treated with antibiotics like Cefepime, or Levofloxacine but I would recommend you to do an analysis called antibiogramma. That indicates what antibiotic is most effective to treat Klebsiella. Only in this way your sister will be healed quicker and will not suffer all this time as she did before.Take care and I wish you a good health!DR ERIOL. ",my sister has been battling an infection since august 2010...after many cultures taken clavanate was always prescribed as an antibiotic until today when we finally spoke with an infectious disease specialist to find out that the infection is not treatable using clavanate ...should this not be common knowledge among the health care pratitioners??? The cultures grew klebsiella oxytoca what kills it???? -167045,What causes muscle pain and weakness?,HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern. You have recovered from shingles. But some after effects are still there in the form of pain and heavyness. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Mecobalamin is helpful in neuralgic pain.Vitamin B and C help in recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ,"I have shingles. During one of the break out that occurred My Lower tail bone where the shingles attack began feeling like a heavy pressure. I took 600 ibuprofen for 2weeks and gradually most Of the stiffness has subside, However somewhat minor stiffing still existing. Would it be possible that my nerves in that area is affected. If ,so what would you Recommend Dr. Samuel?" -120584,What does on and off sharp pain in lower left side mean?,"Hi Thanks for asking in HCM. You must be investigated more, like ultra sound abdomen or even CT abdomen to come to a conclusion.A blood culture and sensitivity and a test to rule out abdominal KOCH""S is also required.Mean while keep taking the medicines your doctor has prescribed.Also keep taking high carbohydrate and high protein diet if not contra indicated otherwise. Plenty of oral fluids ,energy drink and fruits might help you to over come weakness. ","sharp pain in mid left abdomen area. has had this for several weeks. family dr thinks it is ulcer. running a fever every evening of 101 - 102. also has had blood tests for lyme disease, neg, Had bloodwork indicating high Inflamation marker of 135. can t seem to find the problem. lethargic and weak." -30750,Can masturbation affect the complete blood result?,Hi. For further information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hi doctor, I was about to get a complete blood test done to check certain parameters. I have attached herein the screen shot of the parameters. I wanted to know if I have masturbated before 36 hours of these tests then would the results be adversely affected? If so, how many hours should lapse after I last masturbate to get these tests done?" -254624,Why did my birth control give me an year long period?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. No, you cannot be pregnant. Even if you attained normal ovulatory cycles after discontinuing the depo shot, you were in the safe period when you had the intercourse. Added to that, you took the emergency contraceptive pill which provides ample protection. Please remember that ovulation occurs two weeks prior to the onset of the next menstrual cycle and the period around this ovulation is the fertile period when conception happens. Hope this helps. ",Good day I would like to find out something.... I used to be on depo provera.. I first went on it January of this year and I came off on October of this year... I had my period on October 24th and it ended on the 30th of october... I had unprotected sex on November 2nd and took postinor 2 on the 4th of November... Could I be pregnant?? -115526,Are fever and vomiting normal after taking Akurit 4 for TB?,"Hi,Yes, it may result in hypotension (fall in BP). The initial dose of coversyl is usually 4 mg once daily which can be increased up to 8 to 16 mg per day depending upon the response. Based on the history you seem to have developed hypotension apparently caused by coversyl. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring of your blood pressure to safely use these medications. Besides, taking minipress just before going to bed may also reduce effects such as dizziness, weakness, and light headedness.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ",I am taking Coversyl 10mg for high blood pressure and also I had a stroke in March 2012 Also taking Minipress and Metoprolol Your site says Coversyl only goes up to 8mg. I have been telling my doctor i am dizzy and light headed for weeks now. They say it is my Vestibular but could it be The Coversyl? -213840,What does hole through the gums suggest?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to take tab brufen BD, FOR 3-5 days, the impacted wisdom tooth needs to be removed, after sometimes i would suggest you to take an OPG radiograph and plan for its removal.At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.At home take multivitamin suplements.Hope you find this as helpful,Take care! ",hi i really need help my breastfed baby is 6 weeks old and i am breastfeeding i have both wisdom teeth coming through and my jaw is killing me i was taking nurofen for the pain but ran out the only thing i have in the house is capadex is it safe to take if i still have 4 hours before i feed again i really need some sleep my whole mouth hurts -219627,"Pain in jaw and ear, right molar extracted. How long will this pain last?","Hi there, Thanks for asking your query,No need to get worried.Without photographs and physical examination one cannot confirm what it is.so get it checked with oral surgeon or Dermatologist and even cosmetologist for confirmation.regards,dr.naveen ",Hi I have had a sore on my lip for a few months no. It started as a white outline with the skin inside being purple. I have just seen my dentist who is referring me to the oral surgery department. This had made me worry. It isn't sore and he said it could be leukoderma?? But get it checked out to be sure. I'm worried!! Do you how I can tell if this is something sinister? -15588,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -97649,Suggest treatment for the lump in my lower lip,HiWelcome to hcmYou may be having lipoma that is fat lump which usually soft but can be hard when present along with fibroma. They are not painful. So for confirmation you should see a surgeon. Mostly this dosenot require any treatment.Regards ,"I have a hard lump on the inside of my right forearm. It is the size of a quarter and it moves, gets bigger and gets smaller. It is kind of painful and it just appeared two days ago. Not sure if I should be worried or go to the doctor. I do not currently have a primary doctor so it could be a while before they can see me." -68300,What causes dampness with foul odor in the infected thumb?,"Hi,It seems that you might be having generalized weakness with anemia.Go for blood for hemoglobin level.Take hematenic capsules and multivitamin supplements.Take high protein nourishing diet.Take fresh fruits and fruit juices.Ok and take care. ",hi I am constantly tired and lethargic even when ive just got up in the morning . I have a young child but I have always felt tired from when I was a child and have always had dark rings under my eyes when I try too sleep I struggle and get headaches. is there something I can do to get better quality sleep and do I need to go to my gp? -105319,"What causes chest pains, fatigue and arm pain?","Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Much has been narrated for the pity of the patient , but we require - details of the symptoms - reports available as scanned papers so that we can guide you precisely and thoroughly .Hope this will help you .Regards dear . ","Hi one of my cousine brother is struggling with lungs problem. He got admitted in one of the famous hospital in Visakhapatnam.It is already 1 month over.He has no bad habit like somoking,drinking etc at all.Still doctors are telling that his lungs is totally corrupted it can not be recover. Even they already told that he is in danger anytime anything can happen.They told nobody nowhere it can be recover.I will give you more detail pls help us for this critical problem we will be very grateful to you.Pls suggest at least some good hospital also...please reply me at the earliest" -134644,"Having Asthma, on treatment. Is this curable?",THESE ARE ALLERGIESA CHILD NEED ONLY BREAST MILK TILL 2 YEARS AND AFTER THAT NO MIL;KIF YOU ADD MILK AND DIARY MANY HILDREN BEHAVE LIKE THIS AS ANIMAL PROTEINS ARE NOT COMPETIBLE WITH HUMAN PROTEINSIF YOU WITHDRAW MILK AND DIARY COMPLETELY FROM DIET IT WILL REVERSE ADD OTHER FOODS LIKE VEGETABLES FRUITS CEREALS ETC ANDWAIT TILL 2 YEARS ,"My 10 month old has constant ear infections. She is always stuffy. She is currently on day 7 of for a double ear infection, and 4 days before this course was on cefprozil (sp?) for another ear infection. After speaking to her Dr, we thought it is possible allergies could be an underlying cause of the constant congestion which in turn leads to the ear infections. 3 days ago I started her on 1/2 tsp a day of Zyrtec. She has since developed a wheezy cough . Could the Zyrtec cause a cough like this? I am concerned about continuing this drug if it is making her worse. Thank you for your help." -184786,Suggest cure for white bumps appearing on the tongue,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. It is possible that he had stage 4 cancer of hypopharynx. This is a delicate condition and usually the patient is unable to maintain a good general health condition. Since they had released him from the hospital, nothing much might have been possible from treatment point of view.Hospice referral is for those cases who can be made to stay comfortable with opioid pain relievers like morphine. The goal is to give them peace and comfort. Morphine will not have caused any significant event resulting in death of the patient. Please do not worry. ","My boyfriend was diagnosed with Left Hypopharyngeal carcinoma two years ago. He went through surgery, two rounds of radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy. January 23rd, he was sent home with hospice, he died February 16th. Did it grow that fast or was it the morphine that ultimately killed him." -188039,What causes bloating in upper abdomen after had colonoscopy?,"HiThanks for your query.This rise in PSA is not due to zoloft or metformin but may be due to prostatitis or cancer. If this comes back to baseline, then you can wait, otherwise repeat biopsy will be required.Hope this helps,Regards ","I have had psa annually since 2009 in 2010 my psa rose to 5.6 I was advised to see a Uroligist I have been under his guidance for the last three years. I also have had 2 biopsies the first one showed the beginning of prostate cancer the doctor said it was the most commom slow growing Cancer. the second biopsy was taken and it came back negative and he said I was cleared of cancer. since then we have been doing the waiting game, two weeks ago he found that I had prostatitis and prescribed an antibiotic, after the two weeks on the drug I had another PSA he told me it had raised slightly over the last two years my psa now is 8.4 he now wants to wait three months and take another psa and from that reading another possible biopsy. I am also taking metformin and Zoloft for other conditions can taking these medications cause my psa to rise?" -240380,Suggest medicine for PTSD and MSD,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have social phobia and haphephobia. In that case, you need both pharmaco-therapy and psychotherapy. In medicine, you can try antidepressant like paroxetine or benzodiazepine. In psychotherapy, you can try some relaxation exercise or exposure therapy. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper management. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks ","-I seem to hate most people. Even people who would call me their friends.-I have this weird thing of touching things.. like if I touched one side of a table, I would want to touch the other side to like balance things out. This also happens in how objects are placed. I know it's weird.-I have really uncomfortable, panicky feelings quite a lot. Sometimes it's for no particular reason. -I get nervous and lack confidence when in a classroom with loads of people. You can probably guess.. I don't really like most of them so maybe that's why. -I crack my knuckles and play around with my hair too much. -In class it feels like I can't speak very loud.. like I'm too quiet but with friends at break/lunch, I'm loud.-I feel like I have these illnesses like, migraines, brain tumours, diabetes making me feel like I'm gonna die. -I feel really lonely a lot.. like I have no one to talk to. Does this all lead up to anything?" -129675,How can allergic cold be treated?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your husband is having sleep apnea and using CPAP daily, we should rule out carbon dioxide retention as a cause for this symptoms. Lightheadedness, easy fatiguability etc are commonly seen with CO2 retention in patients with CPAP. So consult your doctor and get done arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. He may need titration of CPAP if CO2 is high. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. ","My husband has had w/u for sx of lightheadedness and ongoing fatigue. Has had 2 sleep studies and uses CPAP, sleeps 7-8 hous/night, had sinus surgery 2.5 years ago and has been sinus infection free since....but continues to c/o lightheadedness and fatigue throughout the day. He is taking Benadryl each night as a sleep aide and to help with allergies. Also takes Lipitor and Valtrex." -81394,Been masturbating. Have abnormal albumin level. Normal Blood creatnine and Blood Urea Blood cholesterol. Suggest,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Going by your query, you have few small stones and one big 14 mm stone in your left kidney for which you had ESWL.Medicines given areSpasmoproxyvon a anti spasmodic and pain reliever.Flavocip an urinary antispasmodic.Urimax (tamsulosin) for prostate problems.You might be knowing that ESWL breaks larger stones into small portions and then these come out in urine.If your right side is paining now, I suggest you get an ultrasound scan and tell the radiologist that you have right side pain. In case of kidney stones symptoms can recur on the opposite side after a few months due to new stone formation.Hope this helps. ","Dear sir, I am Ajmal 35 years old male.I have a stone problem.I had small stones and one 14mm stones in left kidney .on 19/02/2013 I undertake an ESWL treatment.After that treatment am taking the following pills. 1)spasmo-proxyvon-1-0-1 2)flavocip-1-1-1 3)urimax-0-0-1 now I have a continuous pain in right side.after taking pills am still having pain.am taking foods are very light only.drinking lots of water too.What to do sir?" -105016,Suggest treatment for chest pain and cough,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Your father is living on single lung. So breathlessness on exertion (climbing stairs) is expected.He can definitely fly long miles without fear.He can keep oxygen cylinder with him in case he feel breathless.So, no need to worry, you can send him on flight.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. ","My father had pneumonectomy (removal of his left lung) two year ago due to lung cancer. He is now 73 in good health. he is able to walk very easily for a hours, but he could not do chores. Stairs could also be a challenge for him. he is considering traveling on a commercial flight for about 15 to 18 hrs. Do you think he can do that with his condition. Would portable oxygen supply help in this case?" -41793,Suggest treatment to reduce hair fall,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Given your history and medical details, I assume you are a 44 years old female experiencing this hair loss. How long ago did it start? Any probable causes you can think of prior to it starting? Maybe an illness, fever, typhoid, prolonged stress or trauma, change in location of residence or lifestyle, any new medications started, or use of any hair products or dyes previously? Is the skin of your scalp is normal? Have you checked any history of thyroid illness? Is there a family history? Female pattern baldness could be a reason, mainly genetic. Going by your age, hormonal changes close to menopause could also affect hair fall and growth cycle, slowing it down considerably. Is there hair loss elsewhere on the body? Narrowing down on a probable cause can help make changes.As for treatment, continue your healthy balanced diet with sufficient protein, and veggies for vitamins and minerals. Adequate water, rest. Avoid stress and pollution. Continue avoiding chemical hair products and styling. Use a hair growth shampoo and conditioner like hair4U or Renocia, Anaphase. Apply scalp massage oils like warm almond or coconut oil before a bath or overnight. Take a hair supplement capsule daily such as Keraglo-Eva.Keep in mind that the cause of your hair fall must be corrected and also will take 2 to 3 months to see the results. Visit your dermatologist to check your blood for hemoglobin, iron, thyroid levels and a general check of your health. They can also rule out other possible causes after an examination.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dinah Levillard ","My hair falls out all day long, every day. It does NOT fall out in patches or clumps. It falls out sparingly but all day long. I don't do pony-tails. I don't iron my hair. I don't even blow dry my hair. And it falls out even more if I brush it, comb it or wash it. I wash it with an organic coconut shampoo and use the same type of conditioner. I'm 44 years old and relatively healthy. I also eat pretty healthy. By the way, I use to have a great deal of thick, shiny, healthy hair. I probably have less than a quarter of that now. The only reason I think I haven't gone bald is because it does grow.... but obviously, not at the rate that it falls out. It's as if the follicles won't hold on to the hairs strands. Please let me know if there's anything that may be causing this and / or if there's anything I can do. Thank you." -13868,I am feeling uncomfortable with my sports goggles. Please advise.,"Hi. It is very common for everyone to get these kinds of experience when they change glasses even with the same power glasses. This is because our eyes get adjusted to the glasses, even minor changes like the shape of the glasses, frames, interpupillary distance, a gap between glasses and eyes. After you use these glasses for a month your eyes get adjusted to the new one. You can use the sports goggles during sport and normal glass during other times. ","Hello doctor, Why does everything look different or trippy? I recently got sports goggles for soccer with the same prescription as with my regular glasses. I feel so much more comfortable with my regular glasses that I almost want to keep playing sports with those glasses. I got the sports goggles so they won't break (I have broken pairs of glasses in the past with sports) and so they will not fall off. Now I am scared to use them because it is almost as if I am in an adjustment period again. I know that happens when you have a different prescription but I know this is the same exact one. Will this continue to bother me when I am practicing or playing? Any tips?" -50303,Suggest treatment for high blood pressure,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that there is no restriction in taking any vitamin or supplements in the presence of aortic stenosis. So you may use them uneventful in case they are medically indicated.In addition, when considering Minoxidil use in the presence of aortic stenosis a point of concern may be a potential for triggering hypotension which is not well tolerated in aortic stenosis patients.Nevertheless, a careful topical prescription would be considered safe in this regard.Hope to have been helpful to you!Kind regards,Dr. Iliri ",hi doc. i have question.my problem is aortic stenosis. i have not any clinical symptom i mean i havnt pain in my chest/fatigue/dizziness and so on. but my doctor told me some advise as you khnow.i wanted to khnow can i have take vitamin? can i use mineral suplement or not.i mean vitamin tablet. and my last exotic question is i have alopecia and can we use minoxidile.thank doc -129295,Is there any way to increase ovarian reserve ?,"Hello, Acne is a common skin condition occurring in the sebum rich areas likes the face, upper back, upper chest. Acne could manifest in different forms like comedones, papules, pustules(pus filled) and cystic nodular. The pustular and cystic nodular ones are known to leave behind scars. Hormonal changes, puberty, excessive use of cosmetics, stress (The National Institutes of Health (USA) list stress as a factor that ""can cause an acne flare."") can cause or aggravate acne. A few things that needs to be followed- 1) Avoid rubbing your face too hard while washing and wiping (pat dry) as friction leads to the breaking of comedones, which can aggravate. 2) Avoid make up, if you need to use make up go for water based products. 3) Avoid pricking or breaking the acne as it increases the spread.(keep your nails short to avoid accidental pricking) 4) Use a face wash rather than a soap as it prevents drying of skin. 5)Wash your face 2 times/day, or after coming home from outside. Too frequent washing can dry the skin. 6) Drink plenty of water--8-10 glasses 7) Have a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and avoid junk food, chocolates etc., as these are not healthy. 8) In case of females---rule out underlying diseases like PCOD and Thyroid. Homeopathy has excellent results in cases of acne by reducing the intensity and frequency of the breakouts and treating the underlying cause. The products that you use act only on the skin level, thereby not tackling the main underlying cause, which leads to recurrent breakouts. Visit a nearby homeopath for a detailed case history and treatment as homeopathy would surely help you out !!! ",i have acne on my face sometimes my face is clean then its burst out what can i use to balance these acne to make my face smooth i have tried clear active pro active and clearsil i try many other things my is still the same -83019,Is my urine result normal ?,"Hi,thanks for query.After any surgical procedure especially in diabetics this is not uncommon.Presence of foreign body like stent could also be the reason.In case where there is some stagnation of urine because of stone it can lead to fever also.So there is no need to worry,keep regular follow up and she will be fine.bye. ","my mom 79 was having low grade fever every 2/3 weeks, she was diagnosed for kidney stones and left kidney was25% of its size and had two stones and one stone in the right kidney ureter . all stones were of the size of 1cm to 1.5 cm. the right kidney stone was taken out and left kidney a stent was used. this was done on 30th April. the stent is still there. still low grade fever is thee and ESR is 120 and creatnine is 1.9. her tests are coming negative. TB test is also negative. she had taken TB medication in 2003. Cant understand where is the infection. do you think removing the stent used for left kidney will remove the low grade fever. Her hbaic is 6.1, she takes med for thyroid, cholestrol, BP" -151290,What causes tingling and pins and needles in arm while taking atacand?,"Hello,It is necessary consulting with a dentist, in order to exclude possible temporo-mandibular joint dislocation or injury, probably caused by the repeated seizures. There is no neurological disorder that can lead to inability to open the jaw.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I cant open my jaw more than an inch after i had 2 seizures recently, I am waiting for a neurologist to see me. EEG and ct scan clear , but ct just has a small bony or soft tissue growth near the frontal plates not putting any pressure on brain. Rest is unremarkable .Thanks" -243338,"Have fidgeting, distraction, sleeplessness. No medication till now. What to do?","Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I can understand what you are going through. In a contemporary society virginity is given a very high importance. That the reason you are worried as you have been a part of this culture. Would you have thought of the same way if you were in US or UK culture? You need to visit a psychiatrist who can help with some ventilation about the current event. May be discussing this matter with your husband will also help you in case he is very understanding. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D. ","Hello Doctor,After 13 years of marriage I still feel guilty of losing my virginity before I got married. It only happen one time with guy I was with. My husband never said anything and I told him before we got married. He is very loving to me and we love each other. We have a great life, successful business and two kids whom he adore. Why is it I still feel this way?" -138737,Can Interferential therapy therapy be recommended for low back pain?,"Dear friend,thank you for your consultation.it seems that you have a low pressure in comparison to your age.and the sudden bout of lightheaded,dizziness all these are because of sudden fall in pressure.but from my day to day clinical practice I am telling you your back pain has nothing to do with your fall of pressure.so I think your blood pressure profile is not normal and you should go for a complete clinical examination and necessary investigations to know the cause.for this you can take suggestion from your GP also.my best wishes for you,thank you. ","a little over a week ago I went to the doctors for my low back pain. my blood pressure read 99/61. my normal reading is 110/90. could my back pain be causing the low blood pressure. when the nurse checked my blood pressure I was feeling pain in my upper stomach abdomen and I was light headed, dizzy, and I felt very hot and sweaty. over a period of five minutes it slowly went away. I feel this about once or twice a day. I have had the back pain for two years, but for the past two weeks ive been experiencing these pains and dizziness. is this normal? I am also only 17 years of age." -131133,How long should one continue allergy shots?,"Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your daughter's history and would like to make suggestions for her as follows:1. Usually drugs used in asthma attack (including steroids) do not cause such anxiety symptoms. Excess dose of salbutamol can cause palpitations ,tremors, etc but do not cause sad and ""impending bad"" feelings. So I would not first think of such feelings due to treatment of asthma attack.2. As she has been put on Fluoxetine, I assume she has some psychiatric disorder. May be those feelings are manifestation of the same psychiatric disorder. So, were I treating her, I would suggest her to follow-up at her treating psychiatrist to discuss regarding the symptoms o anxiety and depression.3. In future, I would highly recommend her stress reduction, relaxation and meditation to improve her anxiety symptoms as psychological stress can worsen asthma control and can trigger an asthma attack.Hope above information will be helpful to your daughter.Wish her the best of the health and a very good recovery ahead.Thank you & Regards. ",my daughter had a asthma attack the weekend and was taken into hospital for three days she was nebuliser very two hours and then put on oral steroids prednisolone eight a day. She is taking fluoexitine 40mg daily. I have just come home and she says she feels weird anxious sad and feels something bad is going to happen but doesn t know what. she is not hearing or seeing things. Is this usual after ready below this could be because of the steroids at the moment -103767,What causes red rashes with breathlessness?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Possibility of lung cancer is very less. Chest tightness in smoker is mostly due to bronchospasm (bronchitis).So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung cancer. If PFT is showing obstructive defect then you will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","hello . i am 28 going on 29 april 1st. i was asmoker for 14 years and wqhen they put fsc on my marbs. i stared to notice a differrent feeling in my chest.. i have been smoke free for 4 months nos and the heavinest comes and goes...if i'm hot i feel it , if i'm cooler it seems to go away. i'm almost 90 percent sure i have a cancer of some kind... i drink and eat healthy, and i am triing to do everything in my power till my insurance is clear before i go in,,,,,, can you please giveme some thought on what i should do.... thank you so much ..m weiland" -106650,"Suggest treatment for cough,high fever and conjunctivitis","The symptoms mentioned seems to be not pointing to any specific illness, and if she has undergone check ups for the diseases mentioned above and all are clear then I am afraid you may have to wait for something new developing that may further help to reach a diagnosis ","My mother is 79 years old - has been perfectly healthy her whole life except for mild thyroid disease and B thalssemia carrier. Six months ago she developed shortness of breath with and without exercise and a reduction of saliva secondary to it and then lately pressure from tip of tongue, tip of nose and forehead with blurry eyes. Everything from chest xrays, echo, CT scan, and blood tests are all normal! She has been cleared from Sjogren s, pulmonary emboli, cardiac issues, hypertension ... all clear! any suggestions?" -134332,"Asthma and COPD. Feeling tired, muscle tightness. Taking Symbicort and Spiriva. Advice?","Welcome to HCM.You have to be watchful for triggering factors like exposure to dusty,smoky area,strong smell of chemicals,perfumes,weather change.You can take levocetrizine or fexofenedine with montelukast during episodes.Oral steroids are also needed in certain conditions,start this under guidance of your treating doctor.Inhalation therapy is advisable and more recommended in your case so you can avoid oral steroid for asthmatic episodes.bronchodilator and steroid in nebuliser and rotacaps will be helpful even at home.Try to avoid triggering factor.Keep in touch with your doctor. ",hey there! :) my mama is alergic (high level) n has asthma too n every time her alergy begins with red rashes n she's hving short breath n should go to hospital for couple of days to get better and some doctors say that each time the alergy begins it will b worst than d last time so wanna knw is it true r not !? plz let me becoz im kind of worried dont knw i should belive that r not .... thx -119794,What causes stomach pain and feeling of bubble blowing inside?,"Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If you had any food from outside, that could have brought in some intestinal infection, and accordingly you would have to go for an anti emetic, and an antibiotic suitable for intestinal infections after consultation and a physical examination of your abdomen by your family physician. If no such history is there, I would advise you for an ultrasound abdomen to rule out stone disease of gall bladder or a calculi in the urinary tract, a urine test(routine, microscopic, and culture sensitivity) to rule out a UTI (urinary tract infection), and a routine blood test like CBC and blood sugar. Further management would depend on the findings of physical examination and related investigations. Till then you could go for a proton pump inhibitor, a probiotic, an anti emetic, and an anti spasmodic for a symptomatic relief.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","Last night before bed I started getting waves of stomach pain. Everything 5 to 10 minutes. Feels like I am getting the wind knocked out of me. The pain is very strong and has caused me to vomit. I have not been able to eat, no appetite last night or this morning. 40 years old, female, weight 142" -125743,"Hit by metal rod, lower abdominal injury. Chances of internal bleeding?",Hello Thanks for your query.Based on the facts you have mentioned and the report of the test you have undergone and medicines you are taking since 3 years It looks that you have Acid Peptic Disease.You have flatulence problem and your lower abdomen is tight This can be cured by regular moderate exercises and Yoga that will help in getting flatulence cleared and building up the tone of muscles of the anterior abdominal wall. ,"My lower abdomin always tight Flatulence problem I got colonoscopy in 2004 upper endo 2003 and all required test have been done and being done on routine I take pantocid 40 empty stomach , after dinner one cap probiotic and bed time one tab nexito plus. Please advise me to relax my lower abdomin. I feel always tightness is it cancer" -204773,What does constant weight of infants indicate?,"Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Exclusively tube fed baby usually have constipation as he is only on liquids.Calorie dense and fiber containing foos regularise the motion.You may try lactulose syrup 2 times daily to ease constipation.I do not think the tests have any relation to constipation.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","My 4 year old had an upper endoscopy almost a month ago under general anesthesia. He had biopsies, and also a 20 hour ph impedance test. He has not been moving his bowels as normal since then. He is exclusively g tube fed, so since his diet is always the same, I wondered if the constipation could be a symptom of something hard during either of those tests" -155244,What causes half body pain starting from head to toe?,"Hi, Let's straight come to the point as there are lot of things to treat for. For tinnitus - you need to do some basic exercise for reducing the ringing of years. this exercises I have tried over 12 years and many have got benefit from it. It slow process but good one. Try taking water in mouth and hold in the mouth and do cheek movement's. Try to do for as long as 1 minute. Jaw pain - for this the above one will help as there will be good amount of strength developing which will help ease the pain over the jaw as the ligament will get release of pressure. RA - in RA there is inflammation of the joints. Doing regular exercise and maintining the joint ROM and sufficient muscle strength is required to avoid pain. Most patients with RA have to undergo physiotherapy for improving the life style. also anti inflammatory medication will be provided by the Rheumatologist. Headache - for this you need to mention that where exactly the pain is. because some are vascular, some are due to neck stiffness. Having a good physical examination should help assess the cause of headache and medication based on it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Well, I was going to look at a combination of factors happening now. Lightheaded but bordering on a headache. Ringing in ears. Pain in left jaw. Low BP with high pulse. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, so I chalked up jaw pain to that. Heavy stress right now, so easy to make it about that. Have appt with primary care on Tuesday, just wanted to check things out myself." -34632,Is there any chance of renal failure in baby during second pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,Most of the time such anomalies in foetus are found due to chromosomal abnormalities. The chances of repetition of such chromosomal abnormalities cannot be excluded. I would advise you first to submit both of you for your chromosomal studies to find whether the fault is in either of you which has resulted in the chromosomal abnormalities in the baby. If no fault is found in either of you, you may go for pregnancy. During pregnancy please monitor the baby by ultrasonography and chromosomal study if needed. I would advise you to consult foetal medicine consultant before you take any step for next pregnancy; and even during the pregnancy. I hope this helps you.Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","last year we aborted the pregency at the 20th week due to renal failure of the kid, one kidney was missing and in the other one there was blockage in the urinary track. in the anomoly scan it got detected. my question is does this kind of case gets repeated in the second time prgency" -195194,"How can fever, cold, cough and mucus be safely treated?","Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.There is no need to use antibiotics (antibiotics like gramogyl) unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regarding diet - Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Hi Doc, My 1.9 yrs baby had stomach infection a few days back. We were back in India then. i consulted a doctor but couldnt give him proper medication. Its been 3 weeks now and now we are in Germany, he now passes stools after almost he eats anything. We started giving him Entrogermina since last night and now we have Gramogyl to our rescue, can i treat him with the same? Is the stomach infection is still there? PS.We even consulted a German doctor here, on a general examination he didnt diagnose anything. Please help." -140825,Suggest medication for severe back pain,"Hi, thank you for posting.I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.Her symptoms are caused by neck arthritis. The compressed nerves by arthritis are causing the shake of the head.To treat arthritis your mother should take non steroidal anti inflammatory medications such as Meloxicam.Massage and chiropractic procedures can also help.Before starting the treatment your mother should confirm the diagnosis by getting the following tests done:1. Neck X-ray.2. Fibrinogen test.3. Complete blood count.4. Urine test.Ask me for anything unclear.All the best.Dr. Behar. ","Hello Doctor,I am looking for neurologist to treat my mother who is suffering from sever back pain and also neck pain. Her head/neck is shacking because of some reason. Can you please suggest me what would be the reason, and the treatment for my mother?" -33913,Any treatment for people with pcod to attain pregnancy?,"Hi,PCOD is very complex disease and sometime difficult to manage. Treatment response is variable. Treatment should be taken under experienced gynecologist after USG scan, ovarian follicle study and reproductive hormone analysis. If your period will not regular then drugs like Krimson 35 will help you to regularize period. One your period will become regular then you use following treatment to attain pregnancy: - Continue Rejumet: It will induce ovulation, and reduce insulin resistance. - Clomiphene citrate: increase maturation of ovarian follicle and ovulation. If ovarian follicle will not rupture under ovarian follicle study then HCG injection can be use along with Clomiphene for 4-6 cycle. - Progesterone pill: in luteal phase to support implantation and pregnancy. Tablet Ovacare also increase chance of pregnancy. If medicine will not responds then go for ovarian drilling procedure. At last problem persists then IVF, IUI is the last option. Avoid stress, take healthy diet in small frequent meal, take more fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise and reduce weight.Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.Best regards,Dr. Sagar ","hello doctor, since 6 yrs i am taking different types of medicines for pcod,now i have been prescribed for rejumet as i am now overweight even i am trying to get conceive for the past 4yrs but i am failure.is there any way to overcome with all this problem?" -44416,What is the redness and itching in my wrist?,"Hi, It seems that most probably you may be having contact allergic dermatitis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. As you are diabetic, oral steroid should be avoided. You may take antihistaminics like cetirizine. If there is infection, you may continue antibiotic which your doctor has prescribed. Apply combined cream of steroid and antibiotic. Avoid contact with soap, wool, dust particles, grass, pollen, detergents etc. Avoid stress, worries and tension. Take proper treatment to control blood sugar. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist ","A itchy rash on the lower leg from the akle to top of the knee it began like two fly bites and began to spread in one big patch on the inside of both legs and little spots all over the leg all on the lower leg. could it be an allergy to gabapentin 400mg x8 a day for nerve pains.Insulin 90-Lantus and apidra. when i go to bed it gets very itchy my legs burn and feels like the skin is hot. My doctor gave me cephalex 500mg every 6 hrs,benadryl and fucidin cream,two weeks and the rash is getting worse" -252915,What causes a pinkish blood streaked clear discharge during menstruation?,I would suggest you to confirm your pregnancy at first by a simple urine pregnancy test and then always you need to confirm it by an abdominal ultrasound ,"hi, my periods was started on december 20, 2010.... i had my intercourse with husband on january 2nd and janury 3rd.... is there any chance for pregnancy....? now i am always and irritated and easily getting angry (for no reason)... i am not able to control my anger" -140866,"Will intake of neurobion ease numbness in left thigh,back pain?","welcome to hcm, If i were your treating physician i will definately advice you stretching exercises along with a physiotherapy consultation for relieving your pain. if the gap between the two discs it will create a pressure to the nerves passing in between and will cause a chronic pain . hope physiotherapy and stretching exercises will help with reagardsDr.Amarnathfeel free to ask any querieshttp://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-amarnath/68732 ",Hi.. I m 24 years girl. I got back pain ( at the end of spinal) when I bent down suddenly last week. My family doctor told its a muscular pull and gave tablets. But still its persisting after 7 days. Today I checked with an ortho and took xray. In that the lower 2 discs were together without any gap. Is it a serious issue. What s the remedy for this. I m unable to sit more than 10 minutes.. Give some solution pls -76078,What is to be done in low sperm motility?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Abnormal shapes of sperms is most commonly seen due to genetic or chromosomal defect. Marijuana smoking might be one of the factors in decreased motility of sperms. You need to take zinc, l-carnitine, vitamin E supplements to improve quality of sperms. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drtayalrakhi@gmail.com ",we had a seman test done and it came back abnormal stating two headed sperm and wierd tales. also that the count was only 33% were normal of the 42 million. what does this mean? he does smoke marijuania. is this the reason? -47416,I have been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa. Is there any Online doctor available who can suggest me better ?,"Hi..dear motipett.., Thanks for choosing HCM.., Red rash around the waist in the children.., usually due to IRRITANT DERMATITIS.., This irritation is due to silver waist thread., or Elastic thread in the under wear suit.., So evalute it and try to remove or avoid..,, 1) Topical application of ...Calamine lotion in morning times.., Betamethasone and gentamycin cream night times.., 2) Syrup...levocetrizine 2 spoonful 3 times daily., 3) Syrup..Ofloxacin 2 Spoonful 2 times daily.., ok...thanQ ",my small grandson has had a upset tummy and being sick for a week now he has a large red rash around his belly button -175551,Suggest remedy for persistent dizziness and strong metallic taste in mouth,"Dear, Welcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Inhaling bleach fumes can cause several health risks including damage or burning of the lining of the esophagus or lungs. That can lead to coughing, gurgling breathing sounds and trouble getting enough air. These symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe depending on the amount of exposure and your respiratory health. But, there could not be any effect on your cognition. From the given description, it seems that your ingestion could be very low and insignificant. I don't think there was any symptoms as above. If there are any symptoms, please consult a physician.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care. ","I was just at a soccer game, and I am a goalie. I left my gloves at home, so I borrowed someone else s. They told me that they just cleaned them. I put them on and played, but I realized almost immediately that the gloves had a pungent smell of bleach, I was breathing it in during the match. Could that cause any cognitive impairment, or respiratory problems?" -90779,Grade two fatty liver. Taking Pantaprazole Capsule Pan-L. Diet and exercise recommendations?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM, You hav tested for ony bilirubin or other liver function and viral markers were also tested. May be you have viral hepatitis and it is showing decreasing trend so it should clear of in 2 weeks time. If there is no other problem and taking normal diet you ma y resume light work. If there is any supportive therapy given continue to take the medicines. Viral hepatitis should be tested for HBSAg to know it is Viral Hepatitis B or not as it has propencity to go in chronic hepatitis. If it is Hepatitis E it should resolve in few days. As Hepatitis is water born take care of water and diet. Good Luck ","first of all thank you for your kind attention. Last 20 dys(November 06) ago my S.Bilirubin(Total) was 1.86 then i consult doctor and taken bed rest with medication , on November 10 i have tested & S.Bilirubin(Total) was 5.72, on November 18 i have tested & S.Bilirubin(Total) was 2.81. How long i need to take rest more?" -255641,What causes pain after having sex?,"Hello and welcome,If the pills that you have taken are not sugar pills [ instead of the active pills] then the arrows do not matter as all active pills have the same drug. The arrows are provided for our convenience so that pills are not missed and taken regulary and if a pill is missed it becomes easier to detect.So please do not worry. There is no problem. Hope this satisfies your query. Thanks for using HCM.     Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have. Dr Madhuri BagdeConsultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist ",hello doctor i have been prescribed loette for birth control last month.. i ahve finished half the pack and noted there is an arrow mark... but i had taken in the reverse direction.... i have asked my doctor she told no problem... is there any problem?... -108392,What causes frequent chest pain?,Thank you for your question .I read it carefully and what i will suggest if i was your treating doctor is as follows:1Ask help for quitting cigarettes.This is one of the most important steps in a well management of your disease.2 Since you are diagnosed with COPD and asthma i suppose that you have treatment that needs to be used regularly especially during this exacerbation and i would increase a bit the dosage from the baseline but for this i need to know the medicaments and their daily dosage.3You wrote that the smell and taste are terrible which make me think that this is a bacterial infection that exacerbated your disease and i would prescribe a course of antibiotic.Hope that this suggestions can be a help to you.Wish you good health ,"Hi. I'm a 49 year old female smoker (started smoking when I was 8). I have COPD and asthma. I have been battling my cough for the past few days and its is getting worse. I'm out of town so seeing my primary or pulmonary docs isn't possible at the moment. The cough is hollow and seems settled in the chest, but the smell and taste are terrible. Any suggestions?" -111616,What is the remedy for the sore throat and lung infection with white spots near the tonsils?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. You are having chronic cough. Chronic cough in old age with co morbid condition like CLL must be investigated thoroughly. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). 4. CT thorax if required. Following are the possibilities in your case. 1. Lung infection2. Bronchitis3. Metastatic spread in lungs.So chest x ray and CT are needed to rule out infection and metastatic spread. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. Consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. ","I am 71 year old , non-smoker with CLL for almost 16 years , no medication for CLL just under supervision ofa hematologist. I have never had asthma or heart problems. For the past 2 weeks I have come up withpersistent coughing especially at night and sometimes I feel I am choking. My doctor mentioned it is just a coldand you will be o.k. prescribed cough sirup which has been of no use. I started taking advair yesterday. Please advise which specialist I must see and how long it is going to take before my coughing stops.Thanks, John" -119898,What causes pain in the lower abdomen followed by pain in the shoulder blades?,HI.Thanks for your query and exact history.This is called Idiopathic Phlebo-thrombosis when there is only swelling or also called as thombo-phlebitis id there are signs of inflammation and infection. The cause of such condition is not known as is usually self-limiting. The mainstay of the treatment is have proper hydration all the time. If required your Doctor may give you a mild analgesic and an antibiotic to ward off the complications. Never fiddle / massage this area. This will heal on its own. ,"Hi, I have observed that there is a line, from just between my breasts, under my rib-cage which is painful. When I feel it, it feels hard and I can feel knots at intervals of about 2 cms. I can feel this going down upto my abdominal area. It hurts when I press is, but if not, does not cause me any discomfort. Can you give an exlanantion please?" -50174,Suggest treatment for shortness of breath and rapid heart beat,"Hello, It is necessary for performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may mimic this clinical scenario: heart failure, anemia, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, etcetera. Are you taking any anti-hypertensive drugs? In such a case, I would recommend stopping them as long as these low blood pressure values persist. I would also recommend performing some other tests besides the cardiac ultrasound: - A chest x-ray study- Pulmonary function tests- Cardiac enzymes- Complete blood count for anemia- Blood electrolytes for any possible imbalance. An exercise cardiac stress test may be needed if suspicions of coronary artery disease raised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Ilir Sharka ",My typical Heart rate was always around 60. I do run 2-3 times a week and am fit but all of a sudden 3 weeks ago after a run I felt tired and it has continued. My BP has been very low and heart rate in the 50s to 40s. No energy. Chest tightness and pain... especially when laying down as that is when my rates and pressure dip way low. This morning it was 69/54. I am scheduled for an echo and stress test but not for 2 weeks.... should I beg to be bumped up? -125177,Pain in the abdomen. Diagnosed with H pylori. Permanent cure?,"Hi, Welcome to Health care Magic, Please do not worry this answer is absolutely free to you ,now to your query your brother is suffering from abdominal tuberculosis and taking treatment for it, as surgery is advised to him there must be some stricture formation due to which there is intestinal obstruction is there. If intestinal obstruction is there then it needs surgery and can not be corrected by medicines. Your surgeon can confirm it by plain X ray, Ultrasonography, and CT scan or MRI of abdomen. He should go for surgery and then if any part is removed or biopsy may be taken for histopathology. If it is possible to isolate TB ( AFB) it would be great to have culture and sensitivity to gude about drugs to be taken. If not then Suitable drugs out of first line and second line drugs may be given and he can be treated accordingly. He should take high protein and high calories diet to have weight gain along with vitamins and anti tubercular therapy. Please take care Good Luck. ","Does this question. cost me?My brother suffered from abdominal TB.He took medications for almost a year.But he coughs everytime,and still complaints. of abdominal pain .He has some obstruction in intestines too.He only eats rice,says experiences pain when has fibre rich food.He hasn nt gained weight either.He never sits straight. due to pain.Docs say operatioon needed.Is treatment. incomplete" -253974,Suggest treatment for sour taste during pregnancy,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Delayed or no periods at all is indicative of anovulation and decreased ovarian activity.Conception is very difficult if there is no ovulation and the ovarian activity is decreased.I will suggest you to consult an infertility specialist to get properly examined, investigated including ultrasound and hormonal profile and get treated accordingly.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma ","Hi there! 27 years old. I am trying to conceive. I stopped my contraceptive pills in February 2011, but the only problem is that I used to take Jasmine so that I could get my period and now that I have stopped it, my period just never returned. I dont think I am ovulating aswell. Is there any medication that I can use or anything that I can do to get pregnant fast. Regards Louise" -154224,Can any online doctor help me with the following results?,"Hello, Due to the past medical history, there are chances of disturbed blood circulation leading to tingling and pricking feeling. Doing regular exercise like stretching, free exercises, balance training etc. will help reduce the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",I get a fluttering feeling behind my left knee. I have factor v leiden and blood clots are a concern. There is no pain redness or swelling in my knee or leg. Occasionally the sensation is accompanied by some tingling or prickly feelin in my heel or bottoms of toes. -240767,Suggest methods to handle mental stress between couples for convening,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicI have been seen that if patient try to stop medicine in between treatment course, chances of relapse is very high around 50%. In that case, i would not suggest you to leave the drug. Carry on with same drug at same dose and after six months, you can stop it. Sexual desire effects like low libido is its side effects, but it would over with time. You can also try some relaxation exercise that would help you to control stress. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks ",Hello. I am currently on anti depressants for the past three months to treat depression and severe anxiety in which came in the form of an eating disorder. I am female of 17 years old. Prior to taking the meds i was under nine stone and as i tried to cope with it my self i got to 9 and a half stone. It became to much to cope with so my doctor put me on 50mg of setraline and with each prescription the meds are changing going from lustral to zoloft to serlan to serlo to setraline. They say they are all the same but i notice significant differences. However my queries are that i have gained over a stone since starting the meds. Which is really getting me down. Im currently in a loving relationship and am experiencing sexual side affects. Headaches. I want to come off my meds although i understand the course is 6 months but i feel strong enough to try and cope without them. Although my doctor is persistant i finish my course. Im extremely down about this and i dont know what to do please help. Thank you . -119450,What is the severe pain and warmth in the upper abdomen?,"HI. Thanks for your query. Read the history and understood it. The most probable cause of pain in a child -Tummy tonsils- meaning enlargement of the lymph nodes of the abdomen.-Appendicitis- by default this has to be ruled out in every case of pain in -abdomen of a child.-Worms.The best diagnosis is a high resolution ultrasonography. some blood, urine and stool tests.A therapeutic trial with a course of an antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotics under the guidance of a pediatrician / Surgeon always helps to solve the problem and to get a diagnosis.Also given is a dose of medicines active against worms in intestine.I hope a consultation with a Pediatric Surgeon, investigations and a course of an antibiotic and metronidazole should solve the problem.If this is indicative of appendicitis , please go for the surgery of appendectomy. ","My 14 yo has had persistent lower right sided abdominal pain for 2 1/2 weeks. Pain is now on both sides and up into her rib cage, back and complaints of chest tightness. Low grade fever. First week of Dec. she had her period 2 weeks early and still has not had another cycle. Abdominal untrasound (above belly button) normal, urine culture, white blood cell and blood protein normal. Scheduled for CT with barium Thurs. Pediatrician seems to be chaulking up to stress but I don't buy it. May be a contributing factor. At times she says she feels dizzy and teachers at school have been concerned as she does not look well and often seems ""out of it"". She says because she is in pain. She is eating, sleeping and using bathroom just fine. No vomiting but does sometimes feel nauseaus. Do I wait for the CT? Go see a GYN? Call the crisis line my pediatrician suggested? She is a virgin and does not use tampons." -130189,Suggest different ways to cure asthma,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, underlying cause of allergy need to be found out so in future you could stay away from this and for that you have to get done the patch test, till then ""Tab Hydroxyzine 10 mg three times in day"" can be tried, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day ","i m facing severe severe allergy prbs since five months wehn i came to KSA for work,whole bogy red and swollen mostly, means almost every daynow, and smtimes eye or lip swelling smtimes its lower lip and now its upper lip since last night, 24 hours have been passed, i have taken sm chlorophenairmaine maleate and now taking antihistamines but nothing worked, so tense, cant figure out what actualy is causing it as smtimes i have it wehn empy stomach, last nite had chocolate, but ican have it almost aafter any food, so how to figure out?" -142828,What is the remedy for back pain caused by bending?,"Hello, Thanks for your query.I suggest you to follow the below mentioned measures to reduce your back pain-- Usually 1-2 days of bed rest will calm severe back pain. Do not stay off your feet for longer, though.- Avoid lifting weights as it imparts more strain on your back- Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen the intervertebral disc problems. if you want to bend forwards, do it with your hips and knees flexed.- Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles and to provide support for your spinal column.- After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery.- You should maintain an optimum body weight to decrease the strain on your vertebral column causing more degeneration and arthritic changes.- At times, spinal steroid injections and Facet blocks will help in alleviating the lower back pain.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",I HAVE TOOK MORPHINE PILLS OPANA AND NOW EXLAGO AND AM STILL THROWING UP HAVE TO STOP A FEW DAYS TO QUITE BEING NAUSEAS IS THER ANY THING ELSE I CAN TAKE I ALSO TAKE PERCOCET 10 I SEEM TO HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THESE I HAVE SEVERE LEG AND CHRONIC BACK PAIN. -131488,Suggest remedy for allergy,"HIWell come to HCMAllergic rhinitis is very likely, and this can be treated with Tab Levocetrizine 10 mg three times in day, while sneezing just take care be gentle, avoid blowing the nose too forcefully else this could cause dizziness, drink more water and have a steam inhalation, everything would fine soon, hope this information helps. ","So I suddenly had the urge to sneeze consecutively out of no where and it just wouldn t stop so I head to the bathroom to grab some tissues hoping I could get enough stuff out of my nose to cure the sneezing I did this about 3 times and the third time i don t what happened I guess I put too much pressure on my nose and when I sneezed I felt very lightheaded and the room was literally spinning, I m just curious to know why this is. Did I unintentionally inflate air into my head? Please deflate my balloon of curiosity" -54402,Why do I feel heavy in and around my heart area?,hi dearboth heart rate and blood pressure are both inter related when blood pressure decreases heart rate increases when blood oressure increases heart rate decreases as your blood pressure is fluctating too muchi wouldxsuggest you to get you serum cotisol and aldosterone level checkedbith these hormoney are released by adrenal glands and they maintain the bp and prevent any fluctuation in blood pressureany disturbance to adrenals result in labile blood pressure thanks ,I am treated for hypertension and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy - even with significant meds - my blood pressure will spike to 180-220 / 90-100 -- heart rate - 80-90 -- when bp goes down - heart rate will increase to over 125. 55 yrs old female - 175 lbs 5 3 -95549,What causes a red hard bump on the upper thigh?,"Hi,Dear,Good afternoon.Thanks for the query to my HCM online- clinic .I studied your query in-depth.-In my opinion the painless knee cap on its left side-is mostly due to the synovial reactive-granulation tissue due to the Osteo-arthritis -which is causing the knee to be sore on standing. -Cause of lump-The pressure on the swollen granulation tissue causes squishy feeling with cystic touch due to excess synovial fluid produced due to knee synovitis which produces lump in the sore knee.-Hope this would resolve your worry-some query.Wellcome again to HCM .Have a good day. ",I have a lump on the front of my knee to the left of my knee cap the lump itself is Painless but if I push on it it feels squishy and almost like there I d fluid in it. And the Inside of knee is getting pain sometimes you and it hurts to put my weight on the leg that is sore what. Would be causing this -2337,"After recovery from strep throat, I feel chest heaviness while breathing. Is there any problem?","Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, you had a strep throat and now your chest is heavy while breathing. Upper respiratory tract infection is very common complication of untreated or partially treated strep.throat it makes your chest heavy while breathing due to thick mucus production. You do not mention here about your fever or joint pain or shortness of breath or chills or cough, etc. Again strep.throat can cause several complications like pneumonia, bronchitis acute and chronic, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, rheumatic fever, etc., which associated with chest pain, heaviness, fever, cough, etc. You are on medications like Azithromycin, Fexofenadine, Paracetamol, etc. You can add Montelukast, nebulizer with Salbutamol three to four times daily with mucolytic agents like Mucinex, Carbocysteine, Bromohexine, Pulmozyme, etc., to make your thick mucus loosen and remove easily through coughing. You should undergo CXR (chest x-ray), CBC (complete blood count, ECG (electrocardiogram), etc., to find out the cause and carry on your medications. If any complications occur inform me I will help you to treat further. ","Hi doctor, I had consulted earlier here. I had complained with issues of cold and strep throat. Doctor had prescribed Azithromycin, Crocin, and Fexofenadine. The strep throat is recovering. I no more have running nose but I feel that my chest is heavy while breathing. Could you please tell me what it is?Nothing to worry right?" -144334,Experiencing lower back pain in both sides. Cause?,"HiIt can be CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS.It can cause pain due to compression of nerves coming from the spinal cord.It is best diagnosed by MRI of Cervical spine.Till then,give her Skeletal Muscle relaxant and B complex with antioxidants.If you come back with MRI report ,i will clarify further.Wish her good health and speedy recoveryRegards ","Hi doctor, since three months my mother is having pain into her upper back whole hands doctor has said thats its survical she is going for acccue pressure these days but pain sometimes become unbearable can u advice me which test she should go for as i guess in survical it is said that certain nerves in ur body supress because of that blood circulation stops n u r in pain than correct me if iam wrong and plz advice." -139390,Suggest treatment for lower back pain,Dear patient Considering your case possibility of hip arthritis with loose bodies inside hip is more likely. Are you having difficulty in squatting and cross legged position? If yes then this diagnosis is more likely. I would advise Xray of pelvis with both hips anteroposterior and frog leg view to confirm diagnosis. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. If report shoes arthritis need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon nearby you and get yourself examined. If report is normal start physiotherapy with hip range of motion exercises from physiotherapist. All the best. ,"hi, about 10 years ago i fell off a horse and shocked my lower back and hips. i was unable to move for a few hours and it took about a week for me to be able to walk properly. I have suffered with bad hips every since. i have previously been to the doctor who told me to loose weight, this i did and returned a year later. I was then told that this was a kind of pain i was going to have to put up with! my hips click as i walk and crack every few minutes (loud enough for other people to hear), they also feel like they come out of the joint or are not sitting in the joint properly. recently the pain has also spread to the back of the joints aswel, making walking very difficult and even standing painful!! please help!" -151628,What causes knots and redness on the lower leg?,"Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to sciatica pain. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises for relieve. If the symptoms continue, you should see a neurologist and get evaluated.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","I have a severe pain in the right leg calf, I have had a Doppler test performed and it appear to be normal. The pain is located in one spot on my calf, however it radiates up toward the back of my leg, and I have had no trauma to the sight of pain, what could this be?" -178839,What could on and off uncomfortable episode like feeling while lying down mean?,"Dearthanks for sharing with us your query.Those are general symptoms related with lot of disturbances not just the brain.It may be just a headache, not related to TIA or brain suffering!Anyway TIA give brain changes at MRI so if it is normal no TIA are suspected.I can suggest to stay quet, avoid caffein food and drinks and discuss with your neurologist about start using pain killer such as ibuprofen!I don't see any reason to be worried!Wish you all the bestBest regardsDr Eris Ranxha ","Hi, I am 49 years of age and weigh 130 kg. I have a history of brain aneurism. Today I had a funny turn where I felt sudden and intense pain in the head followed by a spacey feeling. Some doctors have told me that I may suffer from TIA's some say it will show on a ct/mri and other say it won't. I can't see any point in going to the hospital if these episodes don't show on ct's. what is your recommendation please" -242699,"Uncomfortable while speaking in a group, vibration in face and lips. Suggestions?","Hello,welcome to Healthcare Magic.You should not hide things from each other. It is not helpful. Although disclosure may hurt for short duration, but in long term your friend will be more comfortable in sharing his stress with you. This ventilation of stress will help him and reduce denial.Wish you good health and all the best.Regards,Dr Ashish Kumar Mittalwww.99doctor.com ",I have a friend that has MS but he does not know that I know what he has . How can I I tell him I know without hurting his feeling. He also should not be driving but he does he can hardley walk any more . HE HAS HAD IT FOR 18YRS.HE TOLD ME THAT HE FELL ON ICE & HURT HIS BACK. hE IS IN DENIAL HE BELIEVE HIS LIES THAT HE TELLS ME -111891,What is the treatment for chest pain and dry cough?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Vibrating feeling in chest can be due to 1. Arrhythmia2. Muscle twitching3. Anxiety.So we need to rule out arrhythmia first.So get done1. ECG2. 2d echo3. Holter monitoring (24hour continuous recording of ecg)If all of the above are normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause like arrhythmia. Anxiety can also cause muscle twitching and vibratory sensation in chest.So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. ","ive had this vibration in my right side of my chest like a cell phone vibrating in my shirt pocket.comes and goes at random.this morning I woke up and it started on my left side and quit doing it on right side.like I put the phone on vibrate and switched pockets.no side affects from buzzing,is this serious." -230810,Suggest treatment for itching and redness on the scrotum and penis,"Hi,From history it seems that there might be having some local skin infection like dermatitis or yeast infection.Due to lack of personal local hygiene this problem might be there.Clean the part gently without giving more pressure and apply triple action cream.Take Cetrizine or levo cetrizine for itching.In absence of itching there will be speedy healing.Take plenty of water.Avoid constipation.Clean local part with running tap water throughly.Ok and take care. ","Embarrasing to ask...my rectum burns and itches really bad. For a year now it gets really sore after a movement. I wipe really hard, so I may have caused damage.?? I can wipe until clean and an hour later I burn and itch and wipe again and it s like I never wiped the first time...." -191597,How to remove invisible thistle in the finger of a child?,"Hi dear, I understand your concernA sudden onset high grade fever along with rash is most likely a viral illness.If he do not have any other symptoms, is playful when fever comes down, and taking feeds, just give him paracetamol 3-4 times a day. Let him take rest and drink plenty of fluids. If the rash is itchy, apply calamine lotion over there 2-3 times a day. If bothersome, I used to give antihistamines like hydroxyzine or levocetirizine to relieve the itching.If he is not getting better in 2-3 days, or becomes lethargic or not at all taking feeds, kindly take him to doctor.Hope I have answered your queryLet me know if I can assist you furtherDr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician ",My Kid 2years 6 months old is having fever thats goes up to 104 F and then goes down on giving fever tables (calpol) and antibiotic(Adventis). He is also showing red rashes all over his legs and hands since morning . Can you please advise what it could be? -60497,What causes itching and burning sensation in the vagina?,"Hi ThereAfter going through your query I understand your concern.Klebsiella organisms are resistant to multiplr antibiotics, agents with high intrinsic activity against K Pneumoniae should be selescted for severely sick patients. Treatment depends on the organ system involved.Myositis can be because of infection, autoimmune condition, medication adverse events etc. Treatment varies from medication to surgical management.Hope this will help.Kind Regards ",If you have an overgrowth of Klebsiella Pneumonia in the gut leaky gut syndrome compromised secretory igA high eosinophilia when I end up with burning and muscle wasting of the lower limbs. What is the likelihood that the Klebsiella Pneumonia has leaked out of the gut and contribute d to the muscle wasting and constant fungal overgrowth of the lower limbs -53393,How painful is Angioplasty? How is the pipe inserted?,"Hi,Certainly, you should increase the dose to 40 mg once a day. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ","I am 41 yr old, wt 90 kg height 5 11. suffering from high blood pressure for 10 yrs. last 4 yrs using olmezest 20 once in morning. for last one week bp not coming under control and feeling of dizziness and nausea there. shall i increase the dose for sometime to control the bp" -82862,What are the things that I need to do to reduce the count ?,"Hi, Thanks for query, Simply you might have gone for urine check up and your problem might have solved. Ok ,now go for urine check up for pus which is not likely as you had antibiotics but if RBC are found then doubt of renal stones . Go for ultra sound. Take plenty of water. Ok and bye. ",Okay so. about a month ago i went to the doctors claiming i had a urine infection. they said I did so they gave me pills for 3 days. the pain was still there so i looked online for answers and found out i had a yeast infection. so i went back to the doctors and they tested me for a urine infection. but gave me a cream which i used. a week after i woke up with a very sharp pain in my side and again looked online and kidney stones were a possiblility. as i went back to the doctors they told me that i still had a urine infection and gave me pills for a week. i took those pills. and its been a week since i stopped taking them and it still burns really bad and theres an odour. PLEASE HELP ME. -161650,How to heal fall mediated hand swelling?,"Hi,Actually it may be a case of Trigger finger, ulnar nerve pathology, ganglion, cyst, also this happens with overuse I suggest MRI for proper evaluation. I don't think it is related to your old injury due to absence of numbness and pain . Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you. Any further clarifications feel free to ask.Regards,Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan ","Hi , I have cervical rib. A few years back My left hand fingers were numb but after some exercises it was Ok. Now I have occasional pinky finger tremble ( two or three times a day for about a minute or less) but no numbness or pain. Is it due to again Cervical rib or PD ( Parkinson disease) I am 61 healthy without any Blood Pressure , Or Diabetes problem and absolutely no history of PD in family. I am very active , nice sleep at night , no sleepy sensation in the morning , no urinary inconsistency etc." -169817,How to treat an injured shin?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.According to your description , pain over your seems to be inflammatory in nature. I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","I fell in the dirty river in January, hurt my right arm, it had lesions and was infected. and swollen. Doctor cultured it , grew nothing. it seemed to get better for a while, then developed bursitis, has been drained twice, have had cortisone shot, and then kenalog shot, kept arm wrapped for 3 to 4 weeks after 2nd draining, now its filling up with fluid again and is bright red again, looks infected, like I m right back where I started. What should I do now?" -202685,What causes faster heartbeat to a 9 month baby while doing something?,"Hi,Welcome to Hcm,More than an xray, she needs to be examined by an orthopedician. It most probably is a strain and needs partial immobilization for recovery and xray is gonna be normal in that case. So I would suggest you to consult an orthopedic specialist before getting xray. Hope she gets well soon. Take care. ",my 12yr old daughter is complaining her elbow hurts after playing on trampoline yesterday. she says it hurts to fully extend her arm or bend her arm and hurts in a certain spot near the elbow bone but not the bone itself. She also says it feels like something keeps popping in her elbow/arm. Should I take her to get x-rays? -204600,How can flu in a child be treated?,"Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.Constipation needs treatment .For immediate relief glycerine enema or suppository may be tried.Give high calorie and fiber containing foods to ease constipation .You may try Lactulose to maintain bowel movement .Cyclopam may be given for tummy ache.Fever may be coincidence ,treated with paracetamol 15 mg/kg/dose.Hope this reply is OK for you.Please feel free to ask further queries if any.Dr.M.v.Subrahmanyam. ",hi my child is crying about her stomach hurting. she was constipated yesterday and she had a bowel moment today and it was sort of hard. she has not eaten today and yet she said her tummy was hurting. she had a fever of 100.1. she had small bumps on her tummy it looks almost like a heat rash. -228357,How to increase the testosterone levels apart from medications?,HelloThanks for query .The pain in glans penis after sex is mostly due to allergic reaction to vaginal secretions of your female partner and she needs to consult qualified Gynecologist for clinical examination and treatment.Take antibiotic like Doxicycline twice daily .Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily .Ensure to avoid sex forr couple of days till it gets cured completely .Dr.Patil. ,I had unprotected sex with an ex girlfriend from the past. We just recently reconnected again and she said she hasn t been with anyone in 2 years and also recently had a complete check up done with flying colours. We tried having sex multiple times unfortunately I kept having to stop due too discomfort. For seven days after we did nothing cause it felt like the head of my penis was being pinched constantly. We tried again and the same problem occurred. It s now 10 days later and I m still experiencing the same discomfort. What could cause this? I m 40 years old and never had anything like this happen before even when I had very rough long and regular sex. -2305,I have chronic pharyngitis and it is getting worse in spite of medications. Why?,Hello. Please send photographs and report of your throat. ,"Hello doctor, I have chronic granular pharyngitis. I was having throat pain for the past eight weeks. Initially, I took homeo medicines and it did not cure. Then I took Azithromycin and Metronidazole for a few days and I stopped this. Currently, I take tablet Claribid 500 mg twice daily morning and night after food, Betadine gargle, tablet Nexpro-RD once daily on empty stomach, Acecloplus for pain if required (I do not have too much pain), Montek- LC at bedtime after food. I started these tablets for two days but it seems that my condition is worsening." -125041,"Lower right abdominal pain, severe gas, cramps. Causes for discomfort?","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.Forum. You had pain in the right lower corner and confirmed the 3 mm stones then you have used homiopathy for 60 days. Now again you had pain in this area and chest as well. You used neeri tablets 6 tablets for day 4 days with no relief. Neeri tablets should be used for desolving the stones, but not for pain relief. Chest pain may be due to gastric irritation, or actual chest pain, that is to be differentiated. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and differentiating the chest pain, You may need to have chest xray, E.C.G. and U.S.scaning of whole abdomen. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards. ",sir i have pain in my right lower corner of stomach 3 months ago then a dr. advised for ultrasound and in ultrasound a 3 mm stone is present.....then i take one homeopathy medicine in liquid form 10 drops 3 times a day for approx 60 days.....i feel better but not normal....and i have not gone again to dr after 60 days.....but sir from one week i again feel same type of pain but this time less at same place .and less chest pain also...... .one of my frnd advised me to take neeri tablet so i take that nd i have allready eat 25 tablets 6 in a day(2 tablets at a time) but sir i am not feeling better ....so sir please advise me what i will do now?????nd i want to know that this less chest pain can be from stone ?????? -103283,Suggest medications for chest pain,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Most common cause for upper GI spasm is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).So better to follow these steps for faster relief infection GERD and spasm.1. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.4. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily.5. Quit smoking and alcohol if he has these habits.6. Go for walking after meals.7. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed.Don't worry, he will be alright in 1 month with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your relative. Thanks. ","I have a relative you was rushed to the hospital with severe chest pain and was diagnosed with Upper GI spasm.... He was discharged today after being in hospital overnight, but still having considerable pain which comes and goes. How long will the pain last? thank you" -174271,Cause of numbness in hand and arm after drinking alcohol?,"HiI am Dr Mittal.I have read your message.I think I can help you.I would ideally need more information about the way the symptoms have developed.However, overall, the syndrome seems to be suggestive of infective pathology like Creutzfeldt jacob disease or meningoencephalitis.There is an alternative possibility that there was a preexisting dementia, and due to that, the seizures have resulted in violent behavior.You want to know about the mechanism of the illness. It would be somewhat difficult to explain this to you. It is a complex basis of anatomy and physiology. But I will try my best to explain it to you. Simply put, imagine that there is a brain which is getting damaged, slowly with age. This may cause memory issues. Then, the brain damage causing memory issues is called dementia. In other words, it is obvious that there is brain damage if the patient has dementia. Furthermore, when the patient develops a seizure, it is like a shock of current that spreads through the brain. This shock, in normal people is stopped by the surrounding normal brain. But when the brain is already damaged, the defenses of the brain are affected as well. This may lead to abnormal behavior- what is often known as delirium. Delirium happens more easily in people with dementia then those without dementia.The speed of the brain damage may vary. Slow causes are like commonly known Alzheimers disease etc. Fast are infective pathologies like meningoencephalitis and CJD etc.I have tried to explain it very simply. The actual neurological grounds are much more complex. This is an oversimplified model so that you can understand what is going on and contribute positively in your mother's illness.Feel free to contact me for clarification on any point that you wish.Best of luck, Dr Mittal ",My mother has been diagnosed with dementia causing seizures.She became quite aggressive before the seizure happened and a neurologist saw her after the seizure she had and said that it is a dementia that has caused all of this.Would you explain this to me so I can understand it better. -42714,"Black pigmentation on leg, scattering, dark, like schamberg's disease. Is it curable, any suggestion?","the pigmentation which you have seen on your husband leg is not a serious,it is curable and it is not a genetic matter. simply you go through hidroquinone 2%+Tretinoin 0.025%+Mometasone Furoate 0.1% combination cream upto 28 days.then again inform us... ","i saw black pigmentation on my husband's bottom leg , last year it was very mild on around 1 inch area but now i saw it scattering towards up and getting dark by color , seems more like schamberg's disease i just wanted to ask i there is anything serious or it is cureable or not. his father is having leucoderma . how to get rid of it. reply soon" -215633,What causes occasional mouth bleeding?,"HiIn regard to your query, it looks like you have smokers palate with severe inflammation of your tongue. Whatsoever you need to visit your oral physician for further treatment and diagnosis do not delay it they could be any white lesions also. Hope I have answered your query and this helps you ","Hi,I have a smooth patch on the roof of my mouth that I developed after having smoked an entire pack of cigarettes in two days. There are spots on my tongue as well that are irritated and I can't seem to pinpoint what it is. It's a mix between an itching feeling, burning sensation and smoothness that feels very abnormal. I hope you can figure out what this is because it has been irritating me for about two months now continuously." -1601,What is the chance of herniated disc L5-S1 causing pain in groin area and testicle?,"Hello. Well, the pain of L5-S1 disc herniation typically is pain on the backside of the thigh and radiates down to the leg on the outer aspect and to the foot. The nerves of the groin region are more below. But, as in your case, if the disc prolapse is big then it can also compress nerves of the groin region and can cause pain. Do you have any bladder issues or any numbness in your private parts? ","Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with a herniated disc at L5-S1 and bulge at L4-L5. I have some lower back pain, but I also have pain in the groin area which seems to move also in the testicle. My question is, could the pain in the groin area and in testicles be caused by this herniated disc?" -223764,Suggest medication for azoospermia,"Hello,This is a normal phenomenon and completely natural to have frequent night falls as excess semen is being discharged out during these night falls. You do not need to worry about this, however after regular sexual activities you are going to have less night falls than usual. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician ",hi my name is danish and i am from pakistan azad kashmir i have the problem of nightfall from last 10 years and i have used a lot of medicine for getting the treatment but unfortunaitly i have not get the permenent solution for it. now my health condition is very miserable i am much week and want to get the permenent cure from this problem. plz suggest some medicine for me that i will be a healthy man. waiting for your ans danish -135277,"Swollen lip, sore throat, hives, bruises. Taking benadryl. Allergic reaction to minocyclin?",sometimes the preventors are not able to prevent the symptomps you can add antiallergy ca add montelucast safely 5 mg tds for 2- 3 week you can add liquid antacid ulgel 2 tsf tds to counter any effect of reflux which can also present with this kind of symptomps ,"Hello, My son today has been complaining about pins and needles in his chest . He does have Asthma and takes flovent on a daily basis as a preventative. He complained that he had it at school for only a few short times and now this evening he said he had it again. It moved from one side of his chest to the other. Do you think this is related to his Asthma? What could this be a sign of? I have read a few things on-line it may have to do with his heart?" -118350,What can be the reason for sudden abdominal pain?,"Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. From the history of trauma for more than a week ago, the most likely cause would be a soft tissue trauma which would be relieved with anti inflammatory drugs. However, to be certain of not missing any intra abdominal organ injury, I would also advise you to get an ultrasound of whole abdomen done.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","My son fell off his bunk bed whilst playing and landed on his back. Since this happened he has been complaining about a pain in his stomach. He appears ok (playing, eating and his temperature are all ok). We are only concerned now because he said he fell over in school and his stomach starting hurting again and this was nearly a week since the original fall. Any ideas what this could be?" -159027,Suggest treatment for restless leg syndrome,"Hello I have studied your case,I will advise to do mri and rule out any ligament injury in your thumb.There is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or phalange joint.If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","I injured my thumb, bent it backwards, about 2 years ago. It got better after about 6 months until I injured it again. It s the meaty part of my thumb, causing me to not be able to do basic things, grab or write, without pain. What could be the problem and what type of doctor do I need to see?" -210085,What causes bleeding of nose quite often?,"Kids are very prone to gastritis mostly due to stress from school and bulling. This gastritis causes nausea after feed and dont allow kids to take full feeds. As it causes discomfort and nausea kids progressive take smaller amount of feed and also occasionally vomits. Avoid too sour, too hot foods, avoid fruit juice or 1 month. Try to solve the stress factor if any. Give Nexpro junior sachet 1 such in early morning every day for 1 month. ",What can cause my kids to get dizzy and then vomit out of nowhere they are fine then they get dizzy vomit a couple of times then go to bed its happenned more than once 2 of my for kids do this when one just gets dizzy and never vomits i m going insane not knowing the cause of this plz help me -118550,Suggest treatment for sharp pain in lower abdomen and buttock,it could be due to vitamin deficiency or some rheumatic problems!have some multivitamins especially vit-B12 and if not responding then consult a general physicianall the best! ,"Hi, I tried to do a cleanse and every since I have had stomach pain n cramps in my hips,lower back and groin it only happens every now and then. I still have regular bowel movements,nothing has changed with my urination and my sexual ability has not changed." -173293,Suggest medications for vaso vagal episodes,"Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms seem to be related to an overreaction of the parasympathetic nervous system due to the pain. There is nothing to worry about! This is a normal physiological reaction which may occur in every healthy individual. Of course it happens more often in susceptible persons, like you!But it is not indicative of any serious medical condition! There is nothing to worry about!Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ",I experienced an episode of vaso-vaga syncope today secondary to a painful recital cramp. Other symptom present was a violent cold sweat. Just curious what the cause could be. Ive had maybe 10-15 of these episodes in my life. This wad the first timein public though. -21276,I cannot get rid of bad breath although I brush every day. What to do?,"Hi. This is the age when you will be having new teeth erupting which causes gum swellings and accumulation of plaque (deposits) on teeth which might cause the bad breath. The other thing is any cavities, if present, cause bad breath as well. Any gastro problem such as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) may also cause this. People who skip breakfast also suffer from this. So, in this way, there are many reasons for bad breath. First, we need to identify the cause so that we can come to a proper treatment plan. Just visit your dentist and get the solution soon. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor, I brush my teeth every day and still cannot get my breath fresh. It comes from my throat. I have tried everything. Can you tell me what to do?" -218617,"Normal for numbness in lip, tongue and jaw after wisdom teeth extraction?","Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have pain in your wisdom tooth dont worry it can be due to Carious or there may be pocket formation may be swelling cab be due to Pericoronal Abscess, Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day Take analgesic Diclofenac sodium twice daily for 3 days When you come back visit dentist and get investigations IOPA xray done and go for treatment Restoration Or Oral prophylaxis done Hope this will help you. Wish you good health. ",Hi I think my wisdom tooth is infected. I started getting pain yesterday and by last night it was swollen. This morning my jar is a bit swollen still. I am a flight attendant and need to fly today although I can hardly smile or talk. Would you recommend this or can you recommend anything to help? The pain is not unbearable but Advil is certainly helping -67644,Suggest treatment for dog bite,Thanks for your query at HCM!I suggest that your father has lot many problems.I advise him to test his urine by automated test like phoenix BD to determine the MIC(Minimum inhibitory concentration) of drugs. He can then be started on drugs with low MIC and toxicity due to his health issues.Take care! ,"sir my father is 59 yrs age suffering from dabities, ckd, and aheart attack recently 6 months ago he as to go through dialysis. now his creatnine level is 3.2 ,and it is stable on this.but now he got urine infection by klibsella pneumoniae. culture test shows that it is sensitive to only 5 drugs which are very costaly.surfing internet i found that they can cause some sideeffect like heart attack,kidney failure etc..pls.show me the right wayabout what to do" -146144,What to do for the low hemoglobin count?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have hepatitis. You should go for complete liver function test including ultrasound abdomen. Then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health ","hi doctor, i'm pharmacist eman, my age is 23. i'm suffering from jaundice for 2 months my bilirubin starts with 2.2 then 1.8 then 2.1 then 1.88, i go to a doctor and he gave me multivitamines and reducdyn tab, i wanna to know when will it reach the normal value? and what is the cause of this values?" -195840,Does chronic constipation cause fever in children?,meningitis is not related to Meth use. Meningitis in children offers due to infection most probably viral or bacterial. It is not related to drugs used by any close relative or friend. Take care. ,"My brothers girlfriend uses meth-amphetamine. Their baby was just admitted to the hospital for meningitis. We dont know yet if viral or bacterial. I know meningitis is associated with meth use. Could she or one of her ""friends"" have given the baby meningitis?" -180886,Feeling of electric shock in knee. Reason?,"hi,some people get this increase of such movements in time of stress, so make him relaxed, you can observe such movements when he is tensed due to some reasons, meditation could control that. wish him good health ","I have notice that my husband (black, male 47 yrs old) has increasingly began involuntary head movements (as if his right ear is trying to touch his right shoulder). They are sporadic in nature and he is aware that they happen but is not able to control them. Can you please help explain what may be causing this? I have notice them happening more often than not." -223344,What do itchy white pimples on testicles indicate?,"Hi, From your complaints it seem to be a case of UTI. Any h/o difficulty in passing urine? Any h/o diabetes mellitus ? Any h/o fever ? Go for urine r/e & c/s review with reports. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Ashish Kumar Khandelwal ",hi im a 25 yr old male i broke up with my girlfriend about a year ago and havent been sexually active but recently there has been pus discharge i coming out of the tip of my penis i have a doctors app. in a few days but i cant wait can you help me with some insight? -25223,Why have I missed my periods this time?,"Hello. If you had a period after intercourse which is totally normal like the ones you had before, in terms of flow and days, it is highly unlikely that you would be pregnant. Also, you have stated urine pregnancy test is negative. So that goes against too. There could be many reasons for a missed period. I suggest you try a simple progesterone, Medroxyprogesterone 10 mg daily after food for five days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines. You should expect your period to come after completion of the doses between 48 hours to seven days. If you do not get it even after that, it is better to consult a gynaecologist physically to rule out other causes as well. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, Three months ago, I had sex with my partner. Fourteen days later, I had my normal periods. But now two months have passed by and I have not got my periods. Moreover, I have used home fertility kit and that has shown negative results. Am I pregnant? What is the reason for my missing periods?" -206352,"What is the cause for fever,cold and diarrhea paracetamol didn't work?","You have not mentioned the age of the child. The cause of such symptoms could be a gastrointestinal infection for which O2 had been prescribed. When you start an antibiotic, make sure that you complete the full course of 5 days. Otherwise antibiotic resistance may develop. You have not done the right thing by stopping it. I would insist you to complete the remaining course.Be sure to give oral rehydration solution (ORS). Also give curd or yogurt. ","Hi Dr.My son had frequent and smelly stool past 3 days. We had given O2 and Enterogermina.Yesterday he had normal stool and then we stopped O2. Again he has stool twice and the last one was smelly. Not sure if we need to start the O2 again or what to do as next step.Thanks,," -214985,What is the treatment for decay in the front tooth?,"Hi, The staining of her teeth could be due to the presence of chromogenic bacteria in her oral cavity. It seems that she is more prone for dental caries. So preventive dental treatments like Pit and fissure sealants should be done for her molar teeth and subsequently topical fluoride application by her dentist. ","what can be some causes in over excess of saliva. My 11 year old daughter, who is 4 foot 5 inches and weights 70lbs, is having serious issues with her teeth. She does have sensitivity issues to brushing and tooth paste, however for the past year and a half I have taken her for cleanings every 3 months because the majority of her teeth had compromising areas. Since she was a toddler I took her every 6mths up until we moved 3 years ago. We had 1year gap until I found a dentist locally and that is when they told me her teeth were in bad shape. She brushes morning and night. I brush her teeth after her at night, useing a sonic toothbrush and rx strength fluoride. Just got back from dentist and she has two cavities since our last cleaning three months ago. The cavities are on molars and are one the inside by her tongue all the way through to the biting surface. They say she produces so much saliva that everything crystalizes on her teeth so fast. Is that possible. Is there something medically I should have checked out? Could stress be a factor? I have two other children and there teeth are fine. She has no other heath issues. Healthy child. Does not drink soda, coffee or tea...they ask me everytime since she has so much staining, and she does not eat candy!" -115461,Can allergic to coumidin medicine cause itchy rashes?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Zyncet 5 MG Syrup is a very effective and potent medication to treat allergic symptoms.So,if the symptoms are related to an allergy, this medication is correct. In other case,the medication may only help in relieving the symptoms. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",hi my name is hodan and i would like to find out about zyncet syrum and its side effects and dossage. my daughter is about 2.5 and is taking this medications. she has tonsils and thats what was prescribed for her but i have my doubts as she has no allergies. thank you -171551,Can high altitude affect a concussion?,"Hi, You may have something akin to tennis elbow if the pain is strictly on the elbow. That is referred to technically as epicondylitis and can be best treated by limiting use and strain. Yoga moves where the elbow is extended her overly flexed may need to be curtailed to give the joint a chance to heal. Ice for the first 24-48 hrs. on the area followed by warm compresses for 10 days will help. But resting the elbow more than anything will be beneficial. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","I have some numbness in my right side, especially at the funny bone area for at least a month. I do yoga regularly and I’m wondering if it’s a pinched nerve. I have had a shoulder issue and sore hip on the same side of my body as well for a few months." -147765,Is Evion 600 effective in in bringing up HDL level?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If the sugar level is 336 with your symptoms, ypu need to take treatment urgently. Ince your suhar came down and your symptoms are releived then you can go home and go for repeat test. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi,i need help with an exam. If the person has a Blood glocose of 336 with out a previous diagnosis of DM can you send them home and come back for a repeat or do you need to get in down right away? They are also dehydrated, N&V, Dizzy & confused with polydipsea only drinking diet coke. and on HCTZ for HTN and Levothyroxine for hashimotos thyroiditis" -173280,Suggest treatment for nerve pain in the feet at night,"Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!I understand your concern and would explain that the main treatment considering these MRI findings is spine surgery, with possible decompression and fusion of the vertebral bodies. Medical treatment is not successful in such cases, because there are signs of spine compression, which may lead to irreversible changes. Surgery is the main treatment to improve the situation and avoid further progression. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ","Retrolisthesis C3-4 6mm on extension, 3 mm on flexion. MVA 2005. took back window out with my head. Workers comp. hypereflexia, Possible Myelopathy. spasms, pins and needles fingers hand forearm. Tinnitus, difficulty swallowing. hand writing is terrible. Neuro says possible fusion?" -135891,"Asthmatic, have bad allergic reactions, symptoms recur post treatment, sputum mucopurulent. What could be wrong?","Hello, It is possible that you are having infection-related urticaria (urticaria is red itchy weals that come and go; triggers: infection, stress, autoimmunity and most are spontaneous). You will need a complete blood count, CRP, LFTs, urine c/s, stool c/s (if still having abdominal pains) to exclude an infection. Appropriate antibiotics and long-acting antihistamines such as fexofenadine 180mg once daily for a week is required to control this. Sometimes you may need to continue on the antihistamines for longer. Best Wishes. ","I am awake at 4am because of a total body itching. Hands feet everything. It started yesterday morning and I took and antihistamine and it went away for a few hours but came back with a venegence this am. It seems like internal rather than external cause. I have been having stomach issues for the last couple months, with some cramps and nausea . Thought it was the flu but still feel slightly nauseous after I eat. Have noticed my urine is concentrated in the morning as well. Have had a few headaches in the last few days." -191749,Suggest treatment for skin infection in child,"Hi,Is there abnormal movement / shaking of body associated? Whether he turns blue / hypotonic during this? Anybody in the household having any prolonged cough illness? This can happen with seizures, reflex (GERD) or pertussis infection. As this needs immediate evaluation and treatment for fear of apnea and hypoxia, kindly see your doctor without delay. Try to take a video recording of next episode, as this can help the doctor. Meanwhile always breastfeed in sitting position, keep baby's head end elevated while feeding, burp after each feed.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician ","My 6 week old started this choking gagging thing that has me concerned. He is strictly nursed, sleeps very well, is very content, no fussing at all. All of a sudden when he is napping, or sleeping at night, or just siiting quietly in his chair, he looks as if he can t breathe or he looks as if he is choking and gagging. No spit up, nothing actually comes up at all. This is very scarey when he is doing this and I feel helpless. This only started about 5 days ago and has gotten worse. What is going on?" -67152,Need medication for corn noticed on both the baby toes?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, this are not the symptoms of the typhoid.But it is probably arises because of the I'll effect of the typhoid on the body.I advice you to take the paracetamol, vitamin B complex and vitamin C under your doctors guidance. This can help heal the infection.Please take the treatment of the typhoid as your are taking above drugs are the add-on to your treatment. Ignore the drugs is you are already taking it.If you are having severe burn while eating you can take local anaesthetic cream to apply in the ulcers before you eat. It temporarily numbs the ulcers so that you can eat it.Please eat high fibre diet as it can clears the bowels and helps healing the ulcer.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Please hit thank you for me if you are helped.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ","Hi, my sister, a 25 yrs female, 5ft 3inches, wt 51kgs is suffering from high fever since last week and is diagnosed of typhoid. She is having swollen gums and lots of ulcers in her tongue which is restricting her from eating and drinking. Are these the symptoms of typhoid?" -45793,What causes spreading rash from thighs to groin area?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.The condition you have referred to is called Urticaria or hives. Its an allergic manifestation of skin, where an allergen leads to release of certain substances from your blood, leading to itchy skin rash and swelling over soft tissues. Its proper management requires thorough history, clinical and laboratory work-up.You may have to go for specific tests like patch test, food prick test, IgE antibody levels etc. As for treatment part, best would be the avoidance of allergen as far as possible. Try to eliminate possible triggering foods from diet. I would also advise you various anti-histaminics for long duration( atleast 3 months) with or without oral corticosteroids. For non- responding cases there are many other drugs like dapsone, cyclosporine, montelukast, omalizumab etc which can be used in certain selected cases. Hope this will help you in resolving your query.Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda ","I have shiitake mushroom rash. I recently ingested some of the mushrooms at a restaurant. I began itching the following day. Each day the rash gets angrier and more intense. I have a scratch like rash all over my body. Huge raised long scratch looking marks. I have had the symptoms for nearly two weeks. I take allergy medication which takes the edge off, but does seem to completely get rid of the symptoms. I have teribble outbreaks and i do not know what iginites them. Once they start, they are there for hours and I itch the whole day. Starts on back of hands, feet, then scalp, then neck, and then all over my back. Is there some sort of detox that I can do to get this out of my system? Anything make it go away? I have no other allergies. I am not on any medications" -222755,What causes RLQ abdominal pain in a diabetic person?,"Hi do check his uric acid levels. Also apply ice, followed by ointment, and tie with elastocrepe bandage--twice a day.If the pain is too bad at night, give him Ibuprofen/Diclofenac with Omeprazole at bed time. And do show your doctor--regards ","My husband is a Type I Diabetic, well-controlled, 66 years old. He has been walking two miles a day, and recently experienced edema (pitting) to one ankle. He injured the ankle a few days later and went to an instacare, where he was told he had injured (pulled) several of the tendons in his foot. He is now experiencing shooting, burning pain that has kept him from sleeping for the past two nights. I have some voltaren gel from a previous injury. Would if be of any benefit to him? He has tried elevating his foot and applying ice packs." -106505,Suggest treatment for bronchitis and productive cough,"Hello dear, Thank you for your question.In my opinion the conversion from dry to productive cough might be a sign of a secondary bacterial infection, that not necessarily is manifested with fever. If this is the case a consult with your doctor is in order.It is known that older antihistamines like: brompheniramine and chlorpheniramine decrease secretions and widen airways. Newer non-sedating antihistamines, like loratadine (Claritin) aren't effective as cough suppressants. I hope this helped.Best wishes,Dr. Alma ","Age 65, F, 5'7"", epilepsyMy doctor has told me I have an upper respiratory virus and to take Claritin, rest, and drink two quarts of water a day. I've been doing that but this is day 12. I'm absolutely miserable with dry cough that has turned productive, headache and neck ache in the back when I cough (and following). No fever. Short of breath" -234668,How to heal masturbation addiction along with testicles up and down and rapid ejaculation?,"Hello,It is my privilege to be able to help you,As you are having pinkish sore near your shaft of penis.As you are doing workout daily there may be the friction between the skin and the dry weather also favor this condition.Sweating in that area will be more that would have precipitated your condition which favors the survival of the infective agent.I would have suggested you to keep that area dry by applying some medicinal powder.If it is not improving i suggest you to consult a Dermatologist or a STD Specialist.Thank you ","I just discovered a small pink sore about the size of a dime located on my pubic area right before the shaft of my penis begins. It just feels like raw skin as if something had been rubbing on it for too long although I don t recall that happening. I workout intensely everyday and shower twice a day. I m hoping it s the dry weather in this Chicago winter. It doesn t sting or itch really, it s just sensitive to the touch." -58024,What could cause left sided chest pain?,"Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. Electrocardıography (EKG) ıs a test done to evaluate the electrical state of the heart muscle. When the heart muscles suffers from a problem, mostly helpful in coronary artery blockages which do not provide enough supply with oxygen and nutrients to it, heart muscle cells start to suffer. Sınce the heart cell membranes are under a tight control by ions, they reflect this ''suffering'' by deflecting certain segments upward or downward, ın the EKG. In certain cases, there may be abnormalities in EKG of a normal heart muscles, due to artefacts, connecting the probes wrong, or a result of some minor, benign, chronic changes. Since all other tests came back normal, I am assuming troponin, CK-MB and other blood work, then there is nothing to worry about. However, I would recommend you to undergo an echocardiogram, to assess the motion and function of heart muscle and valvular apparatus. I hope I was helpful. Take care. Kind regards, Dr. Meriton ",Hi I ask about my case actually few days before have some chest pain after e c g Dr dignose have some changing have my e c g after e c g Dr do some more test like but all test result nathing show any thing all test result come fine so ask this thing what the resin have e c g some changing -224378,What could white discharge on penis suggest?,"Hello, Night fall / nocturnal emission / wet dream or involuntary leakage is an involuntary ejaculation of semen that occurs during sleep or along with urine while urination. Studies show that approximately 83% of men experience a nocturnal emission or leakage at some point in their lives. There is nothing wrong with a person if he or she experiences a nocturnal orgasm or nocturnal emission or leakage, as they are normal and healthy experiences. If you have experienced a wet dream, you should not feel ashamed. There is no way to prevent nocturnal orgasms or emissions from happening. Stop worrying about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ",doctor i m 22 y o i started masturbat at 13 14 now i not do it but when i eat some spicy or nutricios thing then at that night i suffer night fall even when i run at particular dat then also i suffer means any physical activity is also causing night fll so what i do -209467,Suggest treatment for sever cough for 2.5 year old,"hi..this is neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. this is called ABO incompatability. it is not serious if baby weight is good, feeding well and bilirubin within 20mg. normally in term babies it must disappear by 7days. since it is persisting more than 7days other causes of jaundice must be rule out eg. hypothyroidism, sepsis, cephalhematoma, obstructive jaundice.the bilirubin levels in your baby is not toxic if it is term at weight around 3kg. so ask your doctor to evaluate further.if you are happy with my answer kindly rate me.regards-Dr.Surendra.H.s ",Hi my sis in laws blood group is O+ and my brother in laws is AB+.their baby s blood group is A+.baby is eight days old and has jaundice with fluctuating bilirubin. 1st it was 17.96then it came down to 15 and again rose to 17 and now it s 15 again.she is under phototherapy and is breastfeed. doc says it s due to abo incompatibility. is her case severe is there anything to worry about and will there be future effects of this on the baby?? and what best treatment should be given to her?? and how long will it take to cure?? -67412,What causes swollen lymph nodes?,"Hello,Thanks for posting your query.Sometimes there occurs adhesion formation after surgery & due to that you can have pain.Consult your doctor for local examiation.Take care ",I am 26 old have a second c section . In second c section I have infection on scar after 1 month but with antibiotic every thing goes fine .but now after 5 month from last week I have too much pain on left side and on all scar . It's any internal infection may be or any other cause.i m very much worried. -100936,What is the lump in my soleus?,"Hi there, it looks like some kind of boil,furuncle any way it is an infection of root of hair follicle so relax, you can take some antibiotics and anti inflammatory agent to cure it, meet your local physician.Thanks ","I have a painful lump behind my right ear, near the base of my skull. Came on suddenly and caused heat in my face and my ear to turn red. I took benadryl in case it was because of a bite; red ear is gone today, but tenderness and swelling is still present behind my ear/neck." -79688,How much time will it take for the kidney stone to come into bladder?,"Her bp will b e chronically elevated, because adh cause water retention and lead to excess fuid in blood causing more bp, restrict water and salt intake and use of diuretic help her ",4.     Mr. Grimaldi was previously diagnosed as having a posterior pituitary tumor that causes hypersecretion of ADH. He comes to the clinic regularly to have his blood pressure checked. Would you expect his BP to be chronically elevated or depressed? Why? -143797,"Back injury, legs and feet swelling, Itching. Using Laurika, Aterax, Tecta, Cymbalta, Eltroxin, Urosemide, Fentynel. Advice?","Hi and thanks for this query.i a sorry to hear about this bath room accident you suffered.Knowing the exact problem is always a plus. The management of broken ribs if often rest and pain killers but not ALWAYS. if the Xray should suggest a broken rib and reasons to operate upon, like the edge is pointing to the skin or the heart or lungs, then operating upon to align it is possible. So, please go and get the xray done. At worse, it will provide answers and reassurance/assurance.If you should not feel better soon, then going to the hospital is a better option. Hope this helps and answers your question.Feel free to come back to us for more answers.Cheers ","hi, last monday 3rd June I slipped on a wet area in bathrrom falling sideways onto the outside hob of shower, not drunk either. My head is cut but healing but my right chest & back area is still severely painful. Breathing is slowly improving but difficult to lay comfortably in bed without 6 pillows, propping my left side high to take the weight of my arm off my chest & back area. I doubt i have broken a rib but it sure feels like it. I am better walking around slowly than lying which makes me ache & stiffen . the 1st 3 dys i laid in bed but now i am walking around slowly. could this till be a rib repairing or bruise??? If i went to hospital & managed to get an xray which they are always very hesitant to do usually only with insistence, i still prob would only be told to rest as no treatment for broken ribs. Yes I have had b4 many years ago, the lower 3ribs in a car accident. any advice would be appreciated." -125143,Severe cramping in the lower abdomen. Feeling dizzy and swelling in abdomen. Protein in urine. Chances of kidney stone?,"Hi Thanks for your query If the Xray and CT have been normal there are chances you have inflammation of the colonic mucosa, and/or urinary tract infection with or without a radiolucent kidney stone Because you have bad smelling urine chances of a phosphate stone are more or a simple urinary tract infection as phosphate stones are usually not seen on xray but may be seen on CT and ultrasound Get your urine examined for pus cells and crystals, if either is present go for antibiotics and/or analgesices OTC antispasmodics may help Pain is getting worse as the inflammation has not been taken care of Hope this helps Do write back in case of concern Get well soon ","I have sharp pain in my left lower mid ab, hurts to sit more when I walk around. It has been there for over a month. Today it is really bad. I have also been very tired lately and have bad smelling urine for three weeks. Not sure if it relates, but don't know if I should worry about the pain as I had a ct scan and xray of abdomen last month and they said nothing is wrong. So why is the pain getting worse?" -222779,Suggest treatment for chest pain in a diabetic,"Hello, Thanks for the query.For diagnosing diabetes either fasting or PP blood glucose alone can be sufficient. Now a days mostly diagnosis is done on HbA1c%. If HbA1c% is>6.5%, diabetes is confirmed. Metformin is the firstchoise drug in T2 DM. Plus that drug does not cause drowsiness. Since this patient had already a svere Staph infection, it is possible that the same has not been cured completely. That is the reason for getting chills and fever. So please ensure that his infection is cured completely with appropriate antibiotics and also blood glucose level is also controlled properly. Ideally well controlled diabetic patient should have FBG <100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c% <6.8. So only metformin may not sufficient. Thanks. ","My friend just was in the hospital for a staph infection , did surgery. After he came home he was diagnosed with Diabetes. They did not do a fasting blood sugar. He has night sweats/chills. He can't sleep more than an hour at a time. His pulse rate is high. They put him on Glucophage, that makes his very sleepy. I think something else is going on." -65420,What causes a swollen lymph node in neck after a wasp sting?,"Hello,Welcome to Healthcare Magic,Chicken pox is a highly communicable 1-2 days before the appearance of rash and 4-5 days thereafter. After which virus tends to die out and looses the capacity to transmit disease to normal individuals. The scabbing usually begins 4-7 days after the rash and completed by 30 days. During the scabbing period you are child will be sterile and will not transmit disease to others.The disease will cause dehydration because of fever, the symptoms will come down once the rashes starts fading off. Your child should drink water as much as possible atleast 100ml/kg body wt./day.Thank you. ","Hello, my father ( age 56) had chikenpox in head.Skin speciliest said that in childhood they suffered from it and now bcoz of heavy weakness it repeated again. So i want to know that is no danger to brain & what exactly precoution & diet to fast recovery." -25289,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -133326,Is attention required if sick when after zpak medication?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,History suggests me that your child is allergic to milk products and to the egg, that is the reason why your child is having these symptoms. Milk allergy is may be due to milk protein intolerance or lactose intolerance.Individuals who are allergic to eggs, react to the proteins in egg whites. Every time the person eats an egg, the body thinks these proteins are harmful invaders. For both the allergen immune system responds by releasing histamine which causes an allergic reaction.Thank you. ",My child is one and half year old.She is allergic towards milk and egg.Even if we give some snacks which contain traces of milk product she will start vomiting and rashes will occur all over her body.And this is same for egg as well.But she is ok with chicken meat.Why is it so? -232787,How to improve penile size?,"Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care questionsYou are concerned about a borderline low testosterone levels on recent lab screening. In my practice if I received a level similar to yours I would recommend a repeat fasting testosterone level before starting replacement therapy. Other doctors may proceed with replacement. It all depends on if you have symptoms of low testosterone like, lack or energy, erectile dysfunction or lack of libido. In this case replacement would be warranted.Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your health care questions and concerns ","Hi there, I have just had my testosterone tested and the results came back pretty low but just within tolerance. (11.8 nmol/L recommend is 10 -35) would this low testosterone warren me getting some kind of patch or cream? I'm 23 years old and have a perfect diet and train hard with proper rest days." -129014,"Swollen hands, feet, on vytorin, spirolactolone, chest heaviness, weight gain, alternate medicines ?","1. you haven't mentioned about the cause of your pathology and TYPE of cyst?? 2. your age?? (pre menopausal or post menopausal) 2. If USg was done was PCOS?PCOD ruled out? were,hormonal level, Tumor marker (CA125), Thyroid function test, Hb% investigated? 3. what's the size of cyst? (if more than 5cm in diameter has to be removed surgically), because mostly ovarian cyst are benign (harmless), in between may cause pain and bleeding,low back ache, weight gain,pain abdomen? 4. you haven't mentioned about your menstrual cycle? 5. size of the fibroid?, as they frequently cause health problems, moreover fibroid is not an acceptable term because this contain muscle tissue and not fibrous tissue. 6. because you don't want to go for surgery, options will not be discussed. 7. Aloe vera (ghrita kumari) pupl as well as decoction is helpful in dissolving fibroids and cyst in Ayurveda,depending upon the size (less than 10mm), please again mention about your SIZE of fibroid and cyst and consult with an Ayurveda Physician about treatment modalities. ","I have Cyst and fibriod, an d does not want to any operation. What do i take to eliminate it?" -63978,What causes black bruises after a penicillin injection?,"Hii,you said you have had gaseous feeling since one and half years, from what i understand it can be gastritis or acid reflux both of which can be relieved by taking antacids. If I were your treating doctor, i would have suggested you tab.Omez 20mg or tab. Pantop 40mg once daily on empty stomach. if these doesnt relieve the symptoms, combination of an antacid with mucain gel is better in relieving gastritis. Avoiding spicy foods and having proper meals at regular intervels can greatly decrease the gaseous feeling.Lymph node swelling usually can occur in minor bacterial or viral infections of throat even though there is no septal deviation. Sinusitis (infection of sinuses) also causes lymph nodal swelling sometimes. I would suggest you to get an Xray of para nasal sinuses which gives a clear picture if the problem is with sinuses. These conditions can be treated with taking antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg twice daily when u have episodes of swelling. I hope my answer helped you in clearing your doubts. thank you. ","Hello, I am 21 years old, 120lbs. and a female. I have been having a health problem that I can't seem to get resolved by any of the doctors I have seen. About a year and a half ago, I have been extremely gaseous. It feels like I have suppressed gas trapped in my chest and I am constantly burping or trying to burp to relieve it. However, as soon as I do so, the suppress gas returns. I am gaseous at both ends. I never had my tonsils out and I also notice that when I get run down, I have swollen lymph nodes in my throat and my voice gets hoarse. I have been to an ENT doctor and they told me that I do not have a deviated septum even though I sleep with my mouth open. I also am now seeing a gastroenterologist and they said it is not reflux etc. Do you think my sinuses are causing me all of my problems?" -124691,Severe stomach pain. On healthy diet. What is it?,"Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You had laparoscopic appendectomy operation, after 5 days pelvic inflamatory disease is diagnised, inspite of stopping food you have got watery bowel movements. You are also getting sharp pain in the upper abdomen, and back, desturbing the sleep. There could be so many causes , pelvic inflamatory disease would have been there before the operation, and its treatment would have been post poned, the medicines used for these two would have caused diarrhoea, and gastric pain. Rare cause may be nonfusion of appendicular stitches. I advise you to consult your surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. you may need to have M.R.I.besides other routine tests for confermation. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. best regards. ","Hi, I had a laparoscopic appendectomy one week ago, with the diagnosis of PID. after a 5 day hospital stay, I finally could hold down food. I still have watery bowel movements, and my biggest complaint is very sharp upper abdominal cramps, with pain in the same place in my back. it gets worse after eating, and at night, where even under dilaudid and sleep medication I am still awoken with pain. Is this something to be worried about?thank you." -229067,Why is my penis skin cracked dry and tight and painful?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation are common for ''just married'' men and there is nothing to worry about. This happens because of the stress, anxiety and performance related anxeity. Men always want to perform ''outstandingly'' and satisfy their partner. This thought acts as an obsession and results in performance anxiety. You just have to wait for another couple of weeks. Do not try to ''overcome'' this problem forcefully. Because each time you forcefully try to overcome this problem, the situation worsens. Wait and watch. Be sure that the problem will be cured as time passes. You may consult a psychologist online or offline for counseling.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Please feel free to post follow up queries. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","Hi doctors.I just got married.when I tried to have sex with my wife, my erection goes down and some times semen release soon.i don't no what is my problem.but I get strong erection on other time even I get erection while hugging or kissing her.I don't no what is my problem.?please do help me." -97378,Suggest remedy for painful lump on the left side of groin,"Hi! welcome to HCM!The knot, being a colored one, must be related to blood most probably blood clot within a vein as some of your co-workers mentioned! You might have some unnoticed injury, pressure, hit or deficiency of some blood component!Please see your physician for some blood works and direct relevant physical examination and further advises!Please revert back to us if any more queries are there; wishing you good health! ","Yesterday while at work I noticed out of the blue a small swollen knot the size of a marble on my left arm, in the middle between my wrist and elbow...on the same side as the back of my hand....it did not hurt..but I could roll it around and it was very scary to both myself and my coworkers...they suggested that I go to the emergency room, as one employee believed it was a blood clot in my vein...about 20 minutes later...it went down completely...today the skin there looks like a super super light bruise....should I seek a doctor for examination....not sure if I should be concerned....I am 39 years old and female" -67547,How to find out whether i am a carrier of chicken pox or not?,"An abscess usually needs to be drained of pus and infection. Using a topical medicine won't help since the infection is inside the skin. A doctor incises the abscess to make a small cut and allows the fluid to drain. Sometimes a piece of gauze is placed into the cavity to act like a wick and draw any further infection out. Oral antibiotics may or may not be necessary, depending on the extent of the infection. If they have grown staph from the abscess, they should be able to test it to see which antibiotics it would be susceptible to. Hope this helps. ","I have an abscess on my arm and have been diagnosed with staph, what steps should I take in order to keep it down and make it go away? Since I have noticed it I have been putting Muciprin on it and putting a band-aid on it, just took one off and noticed it got a little bigger." -111,My father passes stools whenever he gets an urge to pass urine and antibiotics did not help. Why?,"Hello, Welcome you to icliniq.com. I can understand you must be very concerned about your father's health. Well I have reviewed his medical history, which he has been taking for hypertension, prostate, and recent use of antibiotics and Imodium. So typical symptom you mention that whenever he urges to pass urine, stools passes by itself which is suggestive of stool incontinence-means loss of control stools. With his age, it is possible that he has weak anal sphincter. The anal sphincter is a muscle around the anus which contracts and control the stool output. In older age, it become weak and lack sustained contraction hence get loosened. With every attempt to pass urine, which increases abdominal pressure, would also lead to evacuation of stools. This stool incontinence because of loose sphincter at times perceived as diarrhea, however, it is not actual diarrhea. For diarrhea, once has to have stool volume more than 200 ml/24 hour, and significant change in consistency of stools like watery stools, or greenish unformed stools containing food particles. If none of these signs which are suggestive of diarrhea I suggest you to stop Ofloxacin if given for perceived diarrhea. The drug he has been taking for prostate also causes external anal sphincter and hence partly contribute to his stool incontinence. I want to know if he is feeling mucus (thick jelly like material) in stools, blood in stools or rectal pain, or repeated visits to toilet when nothing comes out? This information is important to rule out any inflammatory process beside loose anal sphincter. I suggest you few investigation for stool studies, which will tell if he has active infection of bowel and if present can be treated with antibiotics then. For treatment he can take Imodium, two tablets thrice daily for two more days. Excessive use of this medication would cause constipation and can worsen patient discomfort. I want you to help him learn pelvic muscle strengthening exercises. There are many youtube videos available to learn how to do pelvic floor strengthening exercises while sitting on a common chair. Lastly biofeedback therapy which is a computerized software which help him to control his anal sphincter while passing urine or otherwise. This treatment is offered at physiotherapy department of a hospital. Avoid excessive fibers and modify liquids (1 to 1.5 liter maximum) intake in a day. This would reduce the overall bulk of stools formation in the bowel and hence decreased stool output. Stop or reduce alcohol intake if taking. This also causes diarrhea and loose sphincter controls. I hope this helps. Stool incontinence secondary to age with loose sphincter, plus drug side effect. Digital rectal examination (performed by gastroenterologist in person). Norectal manometry (not usually required if digital rectal examination is suggestive of the diagnosis). Stool detail report. Stool fecal calprotecin and stool for occult blood. Stool for ova and parasites. Stool for fat globules and reducing substance. Complete blood count. Stool incontinence secondary to older age and drug-related. Follow up to disclose other parts of history as mentioned above. Otherwise follow above regimen and see me in one week time after investigation. ","Hello doctor, My father is 86 years old. He is a hypertension patient and on Metosartan 25 mg, Ecospirin 75, and Nexpro. For prostrate, he is on Maxvoid 4 mg for the past 10 days. He is complaining that while passing urine there is an urge and sometimes he passes stool. On medical advice, he took Imodium four tablets for two days and Ofloxin 200 mg for five days but still the problem continues. Please advice." -21465,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -31668,Suggest medications to improve the chances of conception,have regular intercourse during your fertile period for atleast an year. if after this no result then go for infertility work up ,"My husband and i have been trying to get pregnant since may 1st, and i have still had my period every month. I know we havent been trying very long but we had our first child without trying and once we thought we were ready to have another one, it seems like we arent able to?!? What can we do?" -153169,Suggest treatment for inflammation and pain in knees,"Hi, No, it does not mean anything do not worry. It is probably a muscle strain or pain that will go away by time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ","I have been feeling a tightness in the sides of my neck, about where my carotid arteries would be. Sometimes it feels like a pain or pressure and in my jaw slightly. Just wondering if this means anything? Should I consider going for an ultrasound of my carotids?" -189817,"Nosebleed and coughing up blood, short of breath and heart palpations. History of smoking and drinking alchohol. Cancer?",Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. I ve never heard that PSA level can be cause for chemotherapy canceling. It can be stopped due to ad general condition or when it is not expected to prolong life. I am sure you misunderstood something. more likely is that doctors evaluated that chemo has no purpose because of terminal cancer stage or there is no good effect of chemo on cancer. Wish you good health. ,"My father has been having chemotherapy for bowel cancer which has spread to lungs and liver. He has had no side effects from the chemo except tiredness. Today however after 10 doses of what was intended to be a 24 week course he has been told they are stopping his chemotherapy because of of his increasing psa count. Why would they do this if there are no apparent negative side effectsHe Is due a ct scan in a weeks time, and a revisit to his consultant in three weeks" -122726,"What causes vomiting, dizzy spells and mood swing with pain in lower abdomen and swollen gums?","Hi. Sometimes one gets a subclinical / low dose intestinal infection and not show as a full-fledged clinical picture due to your good body resistance. It is good that the Ct and USG are normal.Please undergo test of Widal for typhoid and stool test -routine, microscopy , occult blood. May come positive as it is more than 7 days and if you have not taken antibiotics.A course of antibiotics suitable for intestinal infection with metronidazole for 5 days and to continue antibiotic for 2 to 3 weeks if Widal is positive - should solve your problems. In the meantime you should go for boiled and cooled water, fresh homemade food and no outside food at all. All the best. ","Hi. Im a 33 yr old male previously healthy. I started having low abdominal pain since 1 week, dull, 2/10 in intensity, persistant, not related to food or bowel movements, with no urinary symptoms. I had a ct abdomen and pelvis with contrast done, and an u/s of the abdomen and pelvis, that didnt show any abnormality. No hernia, no radiation. Just low abdominal heaviness/dullness. Any ideas?" -77697,Suggest treatment for alport syndrome,following should be kept in mindavoiding nephrotoxicity medications dose adjustment of medication according to creatinine clearanceif creatinine goes up further dialysis may be required.nephrology consultation must be done ,"My father is 76, height 1.68cms., he is diabetic and is presently admitted in Max Hospital, DLF, Gurgaon. He was diagnosed thru Hains test AFB +++,MOTT a week ago so the doctors started to treat him with Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, Magnex & Livoflox. Since his Urea & Creatinine levels started going up during the past 5 days they stopped his ATT yesterday to confirm if the growth was on account of ATT medication. However even this morning(24th July) after having stopped the ATT medication for 24 hrs.his Urea level has gone up from 135 to 144 and creatine from 4.71 to 4.88. His sodium level is 134 today and was 133 yesterday. Now he is being given Sodium bicarbonate injection. What must be done under the present situation ?" -156836,What causes muscle spasms in the leg with a tumor during an MRI scan?,"Hello, As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. In that case, an MRI scan might be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My fiance s wrist was red and started swelling this morning. The wrist was sore to the touch. When she arrived home this afternoon, the redness had spread and, the soreness is still there. She also said that her wrist was stiff. She experienced a similar situation with her ankle about 7 months ago. We had her blood tested, sonogram, ultrasound tests all showed nothing. It took about a month and, it cleared up. Any suggestions?" -137009,Will my daughter be asthmatic?,Please consult a asthma specialist. The failure to control may be due to GERD not getting controlled/ improper inhaler technique/other cause of wheezing etc ,"I am an asthmatic: Age 61 years, female, height-5ft, weight-63kg, having knee osteoarthritis , acid reflex symptoms but gusto esophageal endoscopy showed normal, having asthma for over 6years, Diagnosed as -Reversible Bronchial asthma, negative for TB and fungal infection . Advised medicines: (1) Seroflo 250: 2 puff two times OR 1puff 3 times/day; (2)Impravent inheler or Impravent nibulization: 2times/day; (3) Doxofyline- 400mg - 1 tab 2 times OR 1/2 tab two times; (4)pentaprazole-40 1tab or 1/2 tab two times daily and (5) Montelukast sodium-10mg once daily-(during acute attack for 15 days) : This treatment response to my asthma attack hardly works for 2- 3 months. Advise better asthma treatment ..." -252499,What is the best treatment to get pregnant?,"Hi there,These could be braxton hicks, false labour pains or true labour pains.if the intensity , duration and frequency of the pains increase its true labour.Visit a doctor if pain increases, you have bleeding or leak per vagina.Hope this helps.Regards. ","Hi, i m 33 weeks pregnant and have been getting pains acros my abdomen which are tightening and low back pain. last week i was tested for fibronectin and it was possitive. was kept in hospital 4days then discharged. concerned as the pains are on going." -121920,What causes pain in abdomen that radiates into lower back?,Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. it may be some stomach issue so beside ct scan you should do gastroscopy to rule out gastritis gerd or hiatal hernija. till that try to change your dietary habits to see will it help.Wish you good health. Regards ,"i am 18 year old female. I had abdominal pain 4 months ago . All the tests including CT scan, blood & urine test are normal. Abdominal pain now is not there but I feel vibrations in the muscle surrounding naval area which makes me uncomfortable. i have burping too ." -135027,"Posterior cervical swollen, scab on lower back of head, rash on face, sore throat, fatigue, loss of appetite. Reason?",SOMETIMES WHEN YOU TAKE MORE ANTIBIOTICS THERE CAN BE ANTIBIOTIC FEVER STOP ANTIBIOTICS WHICH HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN EXCESS START WITH ANTI ALLERGICS TAKE ALLEGRA 120 MG BD SYP TOSSEX 1/2 TSF BD SYP GELUSIL 1 TSF TDS SYP CITRALKA I TSF TDS AS URINARY TRACT ANTISEPTIC LIQUID WHICH WILL CLEAR YOUR URINE WBCS TAKE 2-3 WK TAKE MEFTAL SOS FOR FEVER ,"Hello , My sister is 26 years old. She was diagnosed with Typhoid 2 months back.She got treated for that with heavy doses of oral and inject-able antibiotics. After that she got diagnosed with some blood infection. She got treated for that. From last 2 months onwards she is on antibiotics and heavy doses of anti allergy medicines. But still she has fever up-to 99C and Cough.Yesterday she had her tests again. Chest X-Rays are clear. LFT is normal. TB test is negative. But in her Urine test WBC Count is unlimited/Uncountable. ESR ratio in blood is 91. What problem she might have? We are really very much tensed about her. Please suggest what should be next step?" -202459,Does taking honey with milk increases body weight in babies?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My 7 year old daughter got a cold last week. Me and my son have the same cold but our has not progressed the way hers has. She has had a fever every morning with a headache, sore to move her eyes (mostly her left eye), and a dry cough. She started antibiotics 3 mornings ago but last night she started getting leg cramps. This morning her fever was up to 103 and her legs are very sore. She has a dry cough that hurts her throat and seems to have some laryngitis when she talks. I gave her motrin and her fever went down to 100.7. I have had her stretching her leg muscles to try to ease the pain from them cramping. I am concerned because her symptoms seem to be getting worse instead of progressively better" -189618,Family history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Increased risk of cancer?,"Hi, This is a new problem you have mentioned. Generally chemo has got no relation to this sort of penile sores. Your boyfriend should be examined by an experienced surgeon to look for any definite mucosal changes on the penis. Very often viral infection may be the cause most often can be diagnosed clinically. Have a surgeon's opinion. ",I have had 3 chemo treatments for breast cancer. My boyfriend just told me that after intercourse he has sores on his penis. We have been together 5 years and never had this before. He does not have the sores any other time - just right after intercourse since I started treatment. Is there a correlation or a causation between the sores and the chemo chemicals? Could he be having a reaction to the vaginal secretions that may contain the chemo chemicals? -158927,Could stress fracture cause painful knot on the ankle?,that's will addict.instead of all that you tell her to take Ayurvedic safe medicine like.tab simhanada gugglu 2bdcap neurowin 1 tds.mahanaryana taila for application ,"My wife has constant back pain. Has fused vertebrae from birth. Surgeon has recommended she not undergo surgery. She has had two steroid shots, the first of which was helpful for a few weeks, the second was not helpful. She suffers from drop foot and damage to sciatica nerve on the left side. Exercises regularly. Is under the direction of a physical therapist. We re wondering about the relief from medical marijuana." -114516,Can I take Chloroxygen?,"Hi, The common side effects of azithral-500 include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Although it is rare it may also cause abnormal heart rhythm. Uneasiness and pain usually subsides gradually. So, continue taking it as prescribed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ","I am 46 yrs Male and doctor as prescribed Azithral 500 by Alembic for my throat infection resulting fever, sneezing and little cough 1 tablet a day for six days. Should I continue for six days and what is the side effect? I feel liitle pain and uneasyness after sometime of having this medicine. Pls suggest" -122158,What causes abdominal pain?,"Hello, welcome to healthcare magic forum,It looks like you have infection in stomach, we call it colitis due to any cause either bacteria,protozoa,fungus, helminths..etc, most commonly observed in people eating outside stuff like you eat where you work, so in this situation I usually prescribe my patients with Tab-Oflox-OZ, and advice them not to eat outside food,prepare food at home and eat, or eat food which is cooked and served hot, and water as well drink safe water which is free of bacteria(mineral water). Regards. ","Hi, I'm 18 year old female, I've been having abdominal pain for a little over a week & now showing some small blood clots in my stool. What do you think it may be. I do need to say I eat everyday where I work. It's cheeseburgers & fries, do you think that may have something to do with my problem" -129477,How can allergic rhinitis be treated?,"Hello,I think, you might be suffering from Angioneutric edema because of severe allergy and I think, you just have to consult a nearby doctor before taking Prednisone medicine.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Siddesh G B ","Hi I have an allergy on my face like redness and sometimes rashes and I maintain anti histamine. But this is not my concern right now. I just arrived here from the Philippines two weeks ago and my problem is my two lips, cracking, thick, so swollen, rashed around my mouth and paining. can I take prednisone 10mg as I also took it before when I was in the Philippines. Can I still take prednisone? Thank you very much.nr" -55969,What do the findings of a Tread Mill Test(TMT) suggest?,"You are describing a common problem when trying to find the ""sweet spot"" for treating high blood pressure. More than one medication is often necessary to allow the use of low doses and avoid side effects. Don't give up. Confer with your doctor about combinations of medications at low doses to allow control and avoid side effects.Don't forget the other important treatments, diet and exercise. ","my doctor put me on losartan 50mg,it didn t lower my bp but the good thing was no side effects so he increased my dosage to 100mg I now have many ide effects and lower bp. I can not continue taking something that make me dizzy, tired, numb, swollen. After 1 month on 50mg he hought 100mg would work. What can I do I have switched bp meds 5 times nothing seem to work" -196920,Suggest treatment for persistent loose motion,Apply pain reliever gel two times a day for three days. It might be a sprain due to wrong position of neck at bed time. ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my daughter is 8 months old and woke up this morning with her neck turned to one side and screaming if she tried to turn it back the other way. I think she has a crick in her neck...what do I do?" -21721,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -179096,What causes dizziness and blurry vision while standing up?,"Hi, What you are experiencing is a side effect of taking drugs. Your body is giving signs that you do not need drugs as they are causing bad effects. I highly suggest to stop using drugs. Once they will be cleared off your body, you won't have such symptoms anymore. Please do not treat your body as a rubbish, but by respect as it deserves. All the best!Dr.Albana ",I like to take drugs often on a weekend but recently its made me feel a lot deifferent I feel paranoid even when am not taking drugs the thing what is scaring me the most is right now the full top of my head feels numb and in some parts of my body I twitch and shake and I can t stop it -217982,What is the treatment for a bump on the gum?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the lump over the lip could be a mucocele or irritational fibroma, it occurs secondary to trauma like lip biting... consult a oral physician to rule out these two conditions..nothing to worry you can get it excised... consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon..i hope my answer will help you..take care.. ",i have a small lump on the inside of my bottom lip. It started about 5 weeks ago whilst aborad then after about 2 weeks it developed a head and it keeps bursting but returning(not as big as it was originally). there is still a white head with a hole type appearance and i cant stop biting it -144963,What treatment should be taken for back pain ?,"HI, welcome to the health care magic forum, In this condition you have an best alternative in the form of homeopathy ,it will take care of the developing osteophytes and will check the calcium deprivation also. take her to some good homeopath. ","Mom expriencing severe back pain because of the osteophytes some where near L4,L5.What is the best approach to handle Osteophytes... is surgery the only option... as most doctors are asking not to go for a surgery and leave as is ..but the pain is unbearable..she has pain in the knee as well ...." -246853,What causes shooting pain in fingers?,"Hi, Continue the present line of management. If symptoms persist, you can consider for an MRI scan also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Last Wednesday I had a small area become tender under my left bicep. 2 days later a large bruise formed. By Friday night, another not formed further down my arm closer to my elbow, it s now bruised up as well. The tenderness from where the origional pain started is now causing tenderness up to the armpit. I went to my rheumatologist today, he said he is baffled, he drew blood, and put me on prednisone, which I started tonight. He told me to call to come back in if I had any more form by Friday. I realized about an hour ago, I now have a knot that has formed on the top and another on the bottom of my forearm. Do I call tomorrow or wait a few more days with the prednisone?" -245257,"Suggest home remedies for sore throat, headaches and cold","It is better to get investigation done to know the cause of pressure on nerve. As far as self heal is concerned, it should have been done by now itself. However sugar level in blood should be assessed. Till then Turmeric powder in milk or warm water should be started regularly. It's natural bacteriostatic and antiinflammatory. Many of my patients get cured like this.May also apply turmeric mixed in clarified butter, on eyebrow lump.Hope it helps. ",Yes in two thousand seven I suffered a concussion and a broken nose from the but of a m16 since then there has been a lump over my eyebrow soft and I used to be able to squeeze it down now I can feel pressure on my eye as of this afternoon. Can I self heal it what is it. -80555,Is there an allopathic treatment for parenchymal disease in kidneys shown on ultrasonography?,Wer you checking yr blood pressure regularlyYou cannot do anything to lower to creatBut you need to avoid drugs like diclofenac and other medications which r excreayed thr kidney and which can increase creat.Regardimg high preesures take goodantihypertenaives.Take nephrologist advice ,"At age 72, a female who rides a bike 15-20+ miles 3-4 times a week with well developed muscles and was shocked when my cardiologist phoned, after seeing him for my annual checkup, and told me that my creatine levels were high and I needed to have an MRI done of my kidneys. What can I do to lower the level of creatine in my blood. I do have several cardio issues and have taken meds for hypertension since I was 50. I think I am unusually healthy and active; we eat no processed foods and limit red meat." -108,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -89270,"Increase in bilrubin count inspite of dietary and stress precautions, prolonged indigestion issues. Treatment advice?","Hi,Thanks for posting your query.Diet alone will not make the liver function good.You have raised liver enzymes. Your SGPT and SGOT are raised and SGPT is more than the SGOT. The most likely cause is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.Tests for viral hepatitis should also be done as there are quite common causes.If it is due to NAFLD, then weight reduction is the first step. If your blood glucose and cholesterol levels are high, these should be treated.I hope that answers your question. ",hi doctor i m age 28 yrs ... tmr i have medical examination ... for my last medical examination before 6 months my sgpt/ sgot was 156/ 96 so doctor has to come for medical after a week course of medicines and it was all ok later . so tmr again i am apearing for medical test ... n m bit nervous about my sgpt and sgot .. i ll be thankful if you can adivice me wht to eat or drink before to get my liver function good? thank -86694,"What does ""Mild increase in hepatic echogenecity & minimal fatty infiltration of liver suggest""?","Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your father has hepatitis B. His SGOT and SGPT is slightly raised only. In hepatitis theses enzymes level increased very high. If your previous SGOT and SGPT level ars very high then its comes normal level now and nothing to worry. Continue your drug treatment accordingly. Avoid fatty food and alcohol. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",Hi.. My father is diagnosed with Hepatitis B.. He is now taking Baraclude medicine.. Recently his LFT showed that he has high SGPT & SGOT (72 & 83 respectively).. But his bilirubin is normal... Does this mean that medicine (Baraclude) for HBV is not working? -11584,Is there any finding in my MRI regarding ice pick headaches?,Hi. The attached MRI images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) showed normal findings. Revert back with the complete pictures to a radiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/radiologist ,"Hi doctor, I have been having ice pick headaches. Hence, I went for an MRI scan and regular blood tests. Now, I am wondering whether my report is normal. Can you please guide me? Thank you." -55556,Does hypertension cause soreness in rib cage along with dull pain in chest?,"Dear Tej,If you have swollen face I would advise you to have urinanalyse done and also check serum creatinine to exclude kidney problem.If they come back normal and you continue to have the same complaints, then you should talk with your doctor to make some corrections in your treatment. In your case low dose diuretics may be added. It will help to avoid edemas and will regulate your blood pressure.Take careCome back if you have any further questions ","I am taking Telma 40mg for controlling bp levels in the range of 120-130/80-90 since last 3 years but recently I started feeling heavy head, irritation, swollen face and on checking bp, found the levels are in range 145-150/90-95 at different timings. I take low salt food, no sugar, 3-4 days walking 3-4km/day, water -2 to 2.5 lit/day. Please advice the best way forward to control bp. Thanks Tej" -396,My side facial profile is more forward and thick. Is there any surgery to correct it?,"Hello. I am sorry for your suffering. But the picture you sent me is not clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please send close-up pictures of your front face and side face with the mouth in resting position. There is a surgical treatment for this problem. It is called orthognathic surgery. In this procedure, both the maxilla and mandible can be brought forward or pushed backward. But it is is important to decide which procedure is suitable for you. Please send me the pictures and let me help further. ","Hello doctor, From my late teens to now (I am thirty), I started becoming very insecure about my face, especially my side profile. It is heavy, thick and my mouth is more forward. I was prettier as a child. I want to inquire about surgeries that can be done to adjust my jaw. Also, I seem to have some degree of overbite. I do not know if it is more about the overbite or that either my maxilla or mandible are too big or forward. I hate taking pictures because I always look ugly and I also have had people make comments about my forward looking mouth. Please help." -78414,"Why does a clot, drop of blood come while urinating?","Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have kidney pain due to stone. Treatment depends on size and location of stone. A small stone of less than 3 mm size required no treatment. Larger stone required surgical intervention. For pain relief tablet diclofenac should be taken. You should go for ultrasound abdomen to check the stone and other complications like hydronephrosis. Then you should take further treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",thanks.i am pakistani i wana ask u if my kidny in pain so i can use any body bulding vitamins or protien like amnio acid iso powder.my kidny problem is stone & scratchsory i have no e mail i cant made it.so plz help me in this pagesory i have no mony at this time and sory taking ur time now i;ll understand huminity -30463,I am worried about my chest CT scan. Kindly explain.,Hello. For further information consult a pulmonologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/pulmonologist ,"Hi doctor, I had viral fever about three weeks back accompanied by cough, breathlessness and exertion. I have consulted a pulmonologist and he advised blood tests. Now, I have breathlessness after a long walk and slopes, tingling sensation in the heart and there is a feeling of phlegm in the throat. I had tuberculosis about 32 years back." -64182,What causes low grade fever and weakness?,"Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. I must tell you that injury near temple can be very dangerous as bone of this area is very thin. For immediate relief you can take pain killers like brufen or voveran but better to consult your doctor to checkout any internal injury as you feel nauseation and light headedness. ","I'm feeling spaced out, light headed, nauseous and have bumped my head twice on Saturday morning and again on Sunday night in the same spot, first bump was quite hard near my temple on the corner of a table. It's Tuesday mid-day now. my head and neck are all very sore too." -104650,Suggest suitable medication for a bad cough,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.I have gone through the x ray report you have mentioned.This report is suggestive of old healed fibrotic lesions with emphysematous changes (hyperaereted lung field with low set diaphragm).So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to identify the functional loss of lungs.If PFT is suggestive of obstructive Airway defect then patient will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometer, yoga and pranayam are also good in restoring lung functions.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your patient. Thanks. ","Hi, muay I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... both lungs are hyperaeted with low-set diaphragm, Hazed and fibrotic densities are seen in the right upper lobe with intervening lucencies. The right interlobar fissure is tickened.Heart is not enlarged. Costopheric sulci are normal. thank you" -159876,How to treat limited mobility post rotator cuff surgery?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concernsIf I were your treating Doctor for this case ,I would like to exclude infection on top of congenital old problem as there is hotness , fever and pain.Certain investigations should be done to (ESR,CRP and TLC).X-ray leg should be done to assess any bony lesion or osteomyelitis. ","Since birth I had been experiencing a tremendous pain on my left leg, very hot, I cannot walk for about a week, high fever, sometimes I vomit and triggering once or twice a year. My mom told me that she approached lots of Doctors to have an answer and cure to my pain, but they did not have any answer. However, there was one Doctor advised her to place lots of ice on my leg once its trigger. Hoping that I have an answer about this pain, because until I do not have an answer. I greatly appreciated.." -51939,Will previous open heart surgery prevent me from having a tattoo?,"Hello,Here, the diastolic bp is low. This may occur due to exercise only so get it checked 30 min after cool down and if remains similar then need to get auscultated once and may need echocardiography. Hope this helps you. ",I was just at the clinic and they took my bp before exercise and 2 minutes into exercise. My blood pressure went to 128/35. They wanted to verify so a bit later we tried again and they took my BP 1 1/2 minutes into the exercise and it was 126/43. They were very concerned and told me they would be calling my doctor and getting back to me. What could this type of BP mean? -34368,Am i pregnant as i have brown spotting instead of normal period?,"Hi there, After going through your question, I am of the opinion that:1) Sometimes, brown spotting could be due to retained products of conception. Also, after a miscarriage, sometimes there could be chances of a molar pregnancy too. There are chances of you having a normal pregnancy too if there is history of unprotected sexual intercourse.2) My suggestion is that you get a pelvic ultrasound done just to rule out any pathology in the uterus.3) If you cannot go for it right now, you can get a urine pregnancy test or a blood test called serum beta HCG. 4) It is better to get the blood test done as it could help in further managemet too.I hope this was helpful.Regards,Dr. Shikha Shah ","May 2-3 bleeding due to early miscarriage,, yhen we had sex right after bleeding stop,, and had period on may 28-30 but watery,,,and then the following month o june had period but not heavy as normal,after 1 week i had a small amount of spotting brown and pinkish but and then this july i don get myvperiod only brownish and pinkish spotting,,and i had dull lower abdominalnpain,, am i pregnant or something is wrong,, hope to et reply,thanks,,," -230454,What is the scab forming on my frenulum post surgery?,"HelloThanks for query.You had been indulged in masturbation since 6 years years and now facing problems like loss of memory,low self esteem etc .First of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body.All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and improve your general health. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday.. 4) Avoid alcohol and smoking.Though it is harmless, excessive and frequent habitual masturbation does affect quality of erection and delays ejaculation.Please try to reduce the frequency of masturbation by keeping yourself busy in activities like sports,reading ,social work etc so that you will not get free time to masturbate. Dr.Patil. . ","hey doctor, i have been mastubating for the past 6yrs now, it has affected me in so many way like loss of memory,lack of concentration,nervousness, and low self esteem.. am willing to stop but wil my memory,nervousness be the normal way it is if i stop?" -145980,Will Aranesp shot help in getting hemoglobin and RBC higher?,"Hello,first of all, the swelling had nothing to do with G6PD deficiency. G6PD deficiency has nothing to do with allergic reactions. It only causes hemolysis (red blood cell destruction) under certain circumstances (inciting drugs, fever, etc).Regarding the MMR vaccine, egg allergy is not supposed to cause problems and the vaccination can be done. You can also read the MMR summary of product characteristics (SPC) for the details, if you'd like.You can contact me again, if you have more questions about it. I'll be glad to help.Kind Regards! ",My friend s son (5.5 month old) has been diagnosed with G6PD from birth and last week he was given a taste of some chocolate cream on a cake and developed facial and eye swelling which required a trip down to the ER for jab to relieve the effect. (? Egg allergy induced). Now the mum is wondering if the boy could proceed with MMR vaccination or is there an alternative. -225861,Suggest solution for pre-ejaculation fluid like discharge after bowel movement?,"Hello, It is always better to undergo a small surgical procedure named circumcision. The itching and infection could be caused by accumulation of semen, dust, urine etc inside the foreskin that leads to infection. To avoid this you need to clean the inner side of foreskin regularly. If you can't, it is better to undergo surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","Hi i am 25 year old the problem is my pinus is fully covered with skin , since two month back my pinus was itching and a white discharge was coming for two to five days then it was cleared automatically now i am facing the same problem now i also consulted a doctor they have done many test and told it is infection and told me to have surgery otherwise you get infection again and again is it ture" -22990,Is jaundice in a newborn dangerous? What has to be done?,"Hello. Jaundice developing in a baby after 24 hours of life is physiological jaundice and does not require any treatment unless it crosses a limit assigned. Various factors are taken into account like: At present, I can assure you that no treatment is required. In your case treatment will generally be required once her bilirubin crosses 15. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Hello doctor, My cousin gave birth to a baby boy yesterday at 38 weeks and baby is 2.8 kg in weight. Yesterday evening the doctor told us that the baby has jaundice at 3.3 and now it is 5.3 What should we do for this? Is it dangerous? Hospital people said yesterday it was mild and does not need treatment, still, it increased?" -181376,"Teen diagnosed with PDD-NOS, has an aracnoid cyst in left temporal lobe, developed typical absence seizures. When shall we discontinue the drug?","HelloWelcome to HCMUsually in small children seizures may occur in form of few contraction of arms or body or even minor blinking only. Usually metabolic abnormalities may precipitate such symptoms and mainly hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia. I want you to check her blood reports if investigations were done on the day of seizure. If it was due to hypocalcemia then there is not much need to give medicines. Just correction of metabolic abnormality will help. Secondly if she had fever at that time so the episode might be due to febrile seizures, in such case just precautionary correction of temperature helps. But her EEG also reported abnormality so there is no harm in giving medicine to her. Still you can take opinion of one more doctor with reports.Thanks ",Hello Dr. KeerthiMy daughter is 1 year 5 months old. Last week she had few contractions of the whole body during sleeping. Next day we went to doctor and she did EEG which showed abnormal report. MRI was also done within next day which is Normal. Our Doctor said there is nothing to worry as we don't prescribe any medicine in first seizure. We had a second opinion from other doctor who said that she had fits and prescribed Levera syrup 1.5 ml morning and evening. History of my daughter: she cried during birth and born in nine months. Birth weight was also good. -115895,Is there any unknown side effect for Sazo 1000?,"Hello,Puffy face is a sign of hypothyroidism for which you have been prescribed thyronorm. You have been taking it for just 2 weeks. Time required for thyroxine to start effecting may take 4 to 6 weeks. This puffy face will even take more time to get settled. But remember it will settle only with regular uninterrupted use of thyronorm. A good compliance and wait is necessary to see it in action.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist ",i am taking thyronorm 75 for allmost two weeks due to low thyroid .I am 35 years old.My face looks puffed up.I never put on any weight before taking medicines.But now after taking medicines I do feel a slight change is there.Do these medicines have any side effects? -196714,What are the symptoms of whiplash?,"Hello! Thank you for writing. It is normal for your baby to have gases. Usually it lasts until about four months, so don't worry. After you feed milk to your baby try to put him up lying with the head to your shoulder for 10 minutes rubbing her back in order to get rid of gases. Try to put her mouth good around the areola in order not to suck air. Feed your baby frequently in order not to have hunger because if she has hunger he suck air during milk feeding. I don't recommend you to use cola for your baby. It will pass as your baby grows old and the organism adapt gradually. Best regard ","o.k first of all hi,i have a newborn babygirl ,she has gazes,she is 2 months,my friend told me that one tea spon of coca cola after milk will help her cure from gazes,even i should drink after each meal,i was surprised,i live in swiss,sh said that all moms here do that with their babies,is that right?" -126962,What is the purpose of Metrogyl 400?,"Dear Mr.Dixit,metrogyl is an antibiotic used for treatment of wide variety of infection.Mainly used for G.I.tract infection.Constipation is not a infection so please do not use antibiotic for the treatment of infection.bye. ",Dear Doctor sir Kindly describe me about use of metrogyl for which type of disease. Presently I am using for stomach constipation. Thanks Regards (Amal Kumar dixit) -121657,What causes sudden onset of abdominal cramping inturn causing shortness of breath?,"Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Your way of narrating the history of your symptoms signifies that possibly you are in great pain. But with this kind of history, I am afraid that no doctor would be able to help you on line. Therefore, I would advise you to please report at the nearest ER of a hospital, and get your self assessed at the earliest to avoid any kind of preventable complication. Till that you might go for an anti spasmodic and a proton pump inhibitor.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",suffering from abdominal pain from past 2 days. Please help me.....suffering from abdominal pain from past 2 days. Please help me.....suffering from abdominal pain from past 2 days. Please help me.....suffering from abdominal pain from past 2 days. Please help me....... -10749,I have itching and a pimple-like stuff that is bleeding a little in my scrotum. What could it be?,"Hello. I understand your concern. The black, reddish papules may be angiokeratoma which bleeds when you scratch that, but that is not the cause of itching as such. I am prescribing you medications for itching and ring-shaped erosions. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss the suggestions and take the treatment with consent. 1. Tablet Fexofenadine 180 mg twice a day. 2. Tablet Ivermectin 12 mg today and after a week. 3. Cream Flutibact (Fluticasone Propionate, Mupirocin) cream twice a day for a week. ","Hello doctor,I am a 29-year-old male. I recently realized that my scrotum is itching and there is pimple-like stuff that is bleeding a little. There are reddish black spots on my scrotum, but it is not the area that bleeds. The area that bleeds looks like a ring-cut." -235241,What causes dissociative disorder along with severe anxiety?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Prozac is an enzyme inducer, and it causes metabolism of Zocor. That's why it should be avoided. Hope you got your answer. ",I want to know about Prozac and Zocor? Which is an inhibitor and which is an inducer and why would I stop the Prozac that a client is taking for depression that is taking Zocor? I am so glad that you are responding. What role does CYP450 and 3A4 play? I will not pay for this. I will continue to search. -157854,Should the ER be visited for severe pain in the shoulder?,"Hi, If CT scan and MRI studies are normal you need not to worry as both are very sensitive and specific for diagnosis of spine and muscle pathology. Swelling may be due to soft tissue oedema or hematoma at base of neck. Local application of ice packs and tablet Chymoral Forte thrice a day will help in reducing soft tissue swelling. Give rest to shoulder and neck for a week and swelling will reduce. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",I fell two months ago on ice and landed on my shoulder. I developed swelling at the base of my neck looks like a lump and causes pain in my left arm and neck when I move in certain directions. I had a mri and cat scan both are negative for tumor and/or muscle ligament damage. Primary doctor says a fat deposit but that makes no sense to me. I can not close my collar on my shirt. -212577,Suggest medication for tooth infection,"Hi.Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain odontomas are non cancerous tumor like mass that are made up of tissues similar to that of teeth and there is no exact known reason for the formation of odontomas and can be due to conditions like Infections, trauma, genetic causes etc..They are not harmful and once removed it will not cause any further discomfort or complication..As far as extraction of impacted wisdom tooth is concerned it can be done by an oral surgeon after a proper clinical evaluation and x rays..The other part of your question is that breaking of the teeth at the gumline and leaving the fillings behind can be due to decayed teeth leading to weakening of teeth and fracture on putting pressure of mastication or chewing..I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and a full mouth x ray can be further helpful for confirmation and treatment can be planned accordingly..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ",I have developed a large and smaller odontomas over the last 15 years. I thought the one coming through the roof of my mouth was one of my 5 (1 supernummary) impacted wisdom teeth. I had perfect dentition most of my life; but never had type of family that suggested removal of wisdom teeth. I need this taken care of and no one in my city knows anything about how to care for it. Two of my front teeth have broken off at gum line and most all other teeth are breaking leaving nothing but fillings behind. I need direction. Please can you help. -133962,"Have running nose, gets cold easily. Any medicine to cure allergies and early stage of asthma?",in my opinion yes this is related with foodsas one or more of food proteins suddenly start reacting with body proteins if you can find out it may be milk wheat potato chana rice nut eggsor you can consult clinical immunologist who can get blood serum tets to find the foods avoid those and you will be benefitted as i have treated many patients like this ,"Hi, I woke up with an itchy rash on my arms and legs after a night of sushi. The rash has since spread to most of my body. Everything is dark red and inflamed, and swollen, with little bumps- like chicken skin. I have been on a very strict clean diet with only organic meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds for a long time. I have many food sensitivities, but no known allergies. I have never broken out in rashes from any of them. I eliminated all fruit 3 months ago, to begin a candida cleanse, and have had amazing results. This was my first ""off"" meal. It has not responded to antihistamines. I started using vinegar to clean it, and the spreading has stopped. I am not a fan of medication, and do not have a doctor as after many years failed to have one give me a solution that didn't involve drugs." -71249,Are red circles around the pubic region due to ring worms?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted by unprotected sex by vagina, oral and anus. Whenever the mucosa comes in contact with the mucosa or the skin there will be chance of transmission of the STIs.The most common STIs are chlymadia, trichomonas, herpes, hepatitis and HIV can be transmitted by the unprotected sex.The chance of getting all these infection is possible if your partner is having these aforementioned infections. The chance of transmission will be there but there are other factors like viral load and period of communicability.To rule out the possibility you may require physical and labo examination to rule out the presence of infection.Thank you. ",Hey Doctor Im 16 years old and i had unprotected anal sex with my girlfriend but only for abput 1 min but i am still scared i might have caught a disease but i dont know because shes a virgin and her prostate was clean help me please i dont know who to tell -120742,What causes abdominal pain followed by diarrhea and nausea?,"HI.All your history is suggestive of a severe infective pathology going on in the abdomen. This can be entero-colitis, lymph node mass, cancer , diverticullitis . IBS may not be present at all, there can be a specific reason .l Please get thoroughly investigated by endoscopies/ CT scan / Diagnostic Laparoscopy and all other relevant tests. I think you need a Surgery and hence contact surgical gastroenterologist. ","Hello, I am experiencing abdominal pain below the naval area for 6 days now. The pain comes and go s throughout the day & night, sometimes mild other times really severe to the point of hot sweats. I have been diagnosed with ibs and have been managing this for over a year now with various medications & a change of diet. However this particular pain I am experiencing at the moment is not like any other I have had in the past, the way to describe it is a stabbing, sharp intense pain in the stomach which is sometimes relieved either by a passing of a stool or wind (both of which have been normal). My stomach now feels bruised to touch. Please could you advise?" -17361,Why do I have fat balls all over my body?,"Hi. From your description, most probably you have lipoma which is the accumulation of fat. If they are painful, get them surgically removed. Please tell me the following things to help you better: Revert with the answers to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am 27 years old and my weight is normal. I have fat balls on my body everywhere and some are painful. How can I get rid of those? Please help." -244855,How to stop my wife from having Hallucinations ?,"Unlike Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C requires treatment and wont resolve on its own. However even sadder is the face that people who do receive treatment for it mainly in the form of interferon might not improve at all. If the patient like Ron who looks to be in decompensated liver cirrhosis wont even qualify for the interferon treatment. At Ron's stage symptomatic treatment is all that is aimed at including anti Hepatic encephalopathy measures. I must add that 50 to 80% of Hep C lands up in Chronic liver disease which in itself is a terminal illness ","Hi Doctor, my dear brother-in-law Ron is 49 years old. As a child his parents were awful and he began drinking and using pot at age 8. He used those two substances until age 32 when for 6 months he used meth. During his alcohol and pot use he was a productive person. He had married my sister, worked full-time and was a jewel - when he wasn't high. He honestly has a heart of gold. Well, my sister turned him in with the meth because his personality changed with it. He spent 2 months in jail and since that day nearly 20 years ago has been clean. My brother helped him start his own business and he was very successful and doing well. Then about 5 years ago he had his first manic episode . Then he was diagnosed with Hep C and we all found out that when he was using meth, even though he was using my sister's needles for diabetes , he shared one back and forth with his druggie friend who had recently died. At the time of his diagnosis he was not referred to a liver specialist and nothing was done for treatment. Then his mental illness took hold and he was forced to give up his business and he went on disability and Medicare. Eighteen months ago Ron had open-heart surgery to try to repair IHSS (congental). During that process they discovered the Hep C had progressed severely and they were shocked that his doctor hadn't ever referred him to a liver specialist. It took another year to be able to begin any kind of treatment due to the heart problems. They finally started treatment last Sept and after 2 weeks his body started shutting down and they stopped treatment. He was in the hospital at that time and they added another pain med that made him psychotic . He was never violent and never hurt anyone but ran from the hospital in the middle of the night after removing his tubing (in his hospital gown). He had hospital staff chasing him and the police finally found this 6'2"" guy in a dumpster crying in fear. After a couple days he was back to himself but since that time his doctors have treated him like he is crazy. They told him after that first attempt at treatment that he wasn't able to handle treatment, was too far gone and was terminal. He was given 8-12 months to live. He now sees a pain specialist to manage pain and is on a maintenance drug (the generic of which is "" ama something"" sorry). My sister and he are both resigned to his death. They adopted a little boy after Ron became clean and sober and Christopher is now 8. Ron is a jewel. We live in Boise ID and I am feeling desperate to find him some additional medical help and answers. His genotype is 1a. Isn't there someone that can help him, or something that can be done? I would donate part of my liver to him. Thank you, Pleading Hi Doctor, my dear brother-in-law Ron is 49 years old. As a child his parents were awful and he began drinking and using pot at age 8. He used those two substances until age 32 when for 6 months he used meth. During his alcohol and pot use he was a productive person. He had married my sister, worked full-time and was a jewel - when he wasn t high. He honestly has a heart of gold. Well, my sister turned him in with the meth because his personality changed with it. He spent 2 months in jail and since that day nearly 20 years ago has been clean. My brother helped him start his own business and he was very successful and doing well. Then about 5 years ago he had his first manic episode. Then he was diagnosed with Hep C and we all found out that when he was using meth, even though he was using my sister s needles for diabetes, he shared one back and forth with his druggie friend who had recently died. At the time of his diagnosis he was not referred to a liver specialist and nothing was done for treatment. Then his mental illness took hold and he was forced to give up his business and he went on disability and Medicare. Eighteen months ago Ron had open-heart surgery to try to repair IHSS (congental). During that process they discovered the Hep C had progressed severely and they were shocked that his doctor hadn t ever referred him to a liver specialist. It took another year to be able to begin any kind of treatment due to the heart problems. They finally started treatment last Sept and after 2 weeks his body started shutting down and they stopped treatment. He was in the hospital at that time and they added another pain med that made him psychotic. He was never violent and never hurt anyone but ran from the hospital in the middle of the night after removing his tubing (in his hospital gown). He had hospital staff chasing him and the police finally found this 6 2\" -83258,Is Lyme disease symptomatic with diarrhea and breast leakage?,"Hello,The blood in sputum is called hemoptysis. If gum bleeding is not probable cause in your case because dentist check up was done. So you can rule out respiratory cause like infection by chest X-ray. Kindly mention whether you have any other associated complaint like cough, fever, chest pain etc Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ",Hi I had gallbladder surgery 3-4weeks ago because of gallstones . Last 4 days I noticed that I have reddish spit in the morning .I checked with my dentist and this is not from my gums or anything dental.also noticed that when I burb in the morning I have bloody test in my mouth .Please give me some ideas what could be and from where to start to look.I am not smoker . -227044,What causes white pubic hairs?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Since when you're suffering from this problem? The exact causes of panic attacks and panic disorder are unclear, the tendency to have panic attacks runs in families. There also appears to be a connection with major life transitions such as graduating from college and entering the workplace, getting married, and having a baby. The death of a loved one, divorce, or job loss can also trigger a panic attack.Panic attacks can also be caused by medical conditions and other physical causes. If you’re suffering from symptoms of panic, it’s important to see a doctor to rule out the following possibilities. 1.Mitral valve prolapse, a minor cardiac problem that occurs when one of the heart’s valves doesn't close correctly.2.Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland).3.Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).4.Stimulant use (amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine).4.Medicine withdrawal. So, please consult your psychiatrist/physician who will examine and treat you accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ",Last night I had what I thought was a panic attack. My chest and stomach burned. My heart was racing and pounding. I had my girlfriend put her hand on my chest and we heard a water dripping noise. It seemed like my heart was doing it but after investigation I believe it wasn't I hope... But I almost passed out when she mentioned it. It made fear on fear. I thought I was going to die. I think i may have g.i. Problems. And maybe it triggered an anxiety attack? -84886,Can Hepatic Carcinoma with Portal vein thrombosis be treated to increase life expectancy?,"Hi and welcome to HCM.It would be easier if you ve posted the liver enzymes findings.It ma indicate alcoholic, viral, autoimmune or toxic liver damage. The most probable cause is is fatty liver which can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar. If ultrasounds didnt find anything and viral markers are negative then you have no reason to be concerned. YOu should treat it by changing dietary and lifestyle habits. Do exercise, avoid alcohol, smoking, fats, fast food and carbonated drinks. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. If not, then some medicines can be prescribed, but I suggest to go step by step. If you dont have any symptoms then this is just slight and reversible liver damage.Wish you good health. ","Hi Doctor, My report shows - liver is mildly enlarged in size with increased echogenicity. what does this meanalso my husbands reports shows calcification in right lobe of liver? Calcified Granulomaalso left renal cortical cystPlease advise if there is any issue and also the remedy for it" -240917,Need medication for having scary thoughts after a death of family member,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have cluster B personality traits and in that case, you should talk to people as much as you want. If you try to restrict you in one area, it could effect you as a human and you could be suffered. Getting too much social circle is nothing bad, but you should know how to handle it. You should consult a psychologist for proper personality assessment and management.Thanks ","Is it wrong that I prefer to be alone than be around people? I am very social, it s easy for me to make friends, I m funny and I like making people smile but if I could, I would go and be somewhere by myself and be perfectly happy. People are a hassle. You have to always say the right thing and it s annoying. I am very good at manipulating situations and getting things to go my way but I prefer not to do that and instead prefer to tell the truth and try to be a good person. But I often have to hold my tongue and resist the urge to be blunt and inconsiderate. I am in high school (almost out), and I love taking risks, the riskier the better but my brain often tells me not to do it, because I know where Point A leads to. Being around people drains me, but I have found it habit to socialize. Does this mean something is wrong with me? I get anxiety attacks when I have to ask people questions but I quickly dismiss it and do it anyways, even though I d rather sit in a question and be alone with my thoughts." -180205,Was diagnosed with TB in spinal cord. Prescribed akurit. Why has pain not subsided?,"Hi, due to your skipping the diet habbit, the stomach has not been accostomed for regular diets, so it is reacting to each and every meal, as a new programme, and reacting so, with excess of acid release.Or there might be an increased alcohol consumption. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe omeprazole, domperidone, and antacid gel,till the symptoms are cleared. Thank you. ","Lately every time I eat anything I get dizzy and lightheaded. I have had eating problems in the passed, for example lots of meal skipping. But for the last year and a half I have actually been eatting. Almost every meal everyday. I dont know what to do, and I hope it isnt serious, do you have any suggestions to what it might be because I have a doctors appointment but I would like to have an idea of what it could be before going into the office" -23927,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -165357,What are the suggestions for pain and swelling on toe?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The bruised knee with difficulty in walking can be because of the inflamatory response secondary to trauma or because of a fractured bone. Nothing to be panic, consult an orthopedician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take analgesics like ibuprofen and anti inflammatory drugs like serratiopeptidase(if you are not allergic). You need to get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, we can manage accordingly.I hope I have answered your query, take care. ","I fell flat down in a store on my face, broke my tooth off, mouth was in a lot of pain, I had previously had both knees replaced and was having some stiffness in my knees but after the fall my latest replacement knee began to give me more pain, of course it did swell from the fall and developed a lump that has just about gone way, it was also swollen and bruised. now when I walk a distant, get out of bed or from a sitting position I have pain and a lot of stiffness sometime I need help to get up. could this be something serious?" -244044,"Feeling lonely, irritated, mood swings, tension about future, unable to concentrate. How to recover?","hello welcome to health care magic Loxapine is an antipsychotic drug and SSRIs are newer antidepressants. There are many other newer antipsychotics these days which are effective with less significant side effects like olanzapine, risperidone, aripiprazole etc. Acute psychosis consists of episodes of psychosis having onset within 2 weeks and with proper timely treatment, can be treated with short term treatment easily. However long term treatment is required in recurrent cases (as in your case). Schizophrenia is a chronic illness which requires usually long term treatment, perhaps lifelong. Complete recovery is possible in cases of acute psychosis whereas in schizophrenia it may or may not occur. Continue your treatment and have faith in your doctor Good Luck Thanks ","I was diagonized acute psychosis in 2005. Was on chlorpromazine and serenace for a couple of years but since I had 2 relapses I changed doctor who prescribed loxapine succinate 25 mg, paroxetine hydrochloride and nitrosun. Now currently on loxapine 10mg and paroxetine. Is treating acute psychosis with loxapine and SSRI a current treatment? Is there any chance of complete recovery? How is acute psychosis different from schizophernia?" -246110,I get dizzy when i am lay down and turn my head,"Hi,thanks for query.Smoking can not lead to boils but it can delay recovery.The areas where you are having boils in very common.You need to complete the course as advised.Please avoid wearing tight clothes, wear cotton most of the time.Try to maintain good hygiene.Apply some local antibiotic over it. ","im 24 yr old, im a student, i somke regularly (may be 5 sticks a day) from past 7yrs, im suffering from these skin boils from last 1 and a half yrs now, they mostly occur on my buttocks , hips, lower back region my query is,does smoking causes skin boils or furunculosis or carbunculosis." -92714,What causes lumps on knee incision area?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have history of breast cancer so there is chance that it may be recurrence or it may be some other benign disease. You should wait for core biopsy report. It will give you exact idea regarding lesion then take further decision accordingly.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I had bc 10 years ago with lumpectomy, all nodes taken out but clear, rads & chemo. Now new lump same breast, hypoechoic & peripheral vasculArity highly sispicious of primary malignancy but on core needle biopsy today, surgeon could hardly find it & thought the tumour seemed like it was empty. He said the needle just went straight through it. I ve got no idea what this could mean & had no time to ask." -246093,I feel there is small lumps in right breast,HI ! Greetings from HealthCare Magic Please dont rub those marks or dont try to peel out its crusts. If there is itching you can take this homeopathic medicines that will not only help to cure the itching but also not convert it to leave a scar. It is Merc.Sol - 200 . take it 4 times daily. Besides that take plenty of fruits and vegetables. ,"sir i m22yr old guy, few days back i was suffered from chicken pox .. now masks remain in my face , chest , shoulder .. during that time i used neem paste on my body. sir how i can out come of this problem plz suggest me 2 remove my masks it irritates me a lot.. if any cream available in the market plz suggest me.." -29252,Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?,"Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, aging, etc. We can only target the acquired component of fair skin color while attempting lightening procedures. I suggest you antioxidant capsules like capsule Antoxid HC (Beta-carotene) and apply sunscreen lotion Lashield gel at 8 AM and 12 PM. Also, you can apply Glyaha koj lotion (Hydroquinone) at night time. Start with an alternate night application initialy as it may irritate your skin a bit and after a week or so, shift to daily night application. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. You can go for chemical peeling or microdermabrasion from your dermatologist which will help in exfoliating and give you a clearer skin tone. All these treatments are free of side effects. You may use them for three months. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance." -69389,What is the treatment for fungal infection on the fingers?,"Hello, welcome to HCM, Sepsis is a condition in which your body, inorder to fight an infection, starts an inflammatory response throughout your body. This body response can harm your other organs like kidneys etc. Inorder to say if you have got sepsis, you must have 2 or 3 of the following symptoms-Fever 101 F or more-Heart rate greater than 90 a min-Respiratory rate greater than 20 a min-Probable infection Please take your antibiotics, Always do a culture and sensitivity test before starting antibiotics.Hope i have answered your question. WISH YOU BEST OF HEALTH! ",hi igot bit by something around my ankle 3 days ago within a half hour the next day it started to get this dark red mark I went to my DR Friday he put me on antiobodics today it seems worst my dr said to watch for sepsises what is it and when should I go back to dr or er -71236,"In what dosage should the medicine, Tiniba, be given for Lamblia Giardia?","Hello,Welcome to HCM,The antifungal vaginal suppositories have got a excellent role on genital fungal infection. As you have placed this drug into vagina, the drug will be absorbed by the lining epithelium of the vagina and the it will enter the systemic circulation. Don't worry about the suppository by this time the tablet will be completely absorbed.As you are applying the topical antifungal cream, it will suffice the vaginal tablet and helps to bring down the symptoms of fungal infection. The symptoms will take 5-7 days to come down with the antifungal medicines. So don't bother much regarding this, continue using these drugs which are adequate and most precise for the genital fungal infection. In addition to these medications, for itching you can take oral antihistamines.Thank you. ","I have a yeast infection, I am taking the v6 tablets past two days, the first day I had inserted it inside and it came out the next afternoon, the second I took the tablet again, but it didn't came out at all. But I'm scared if the tablet is still in my vagina, and not been dissolved yet???? I'm also applying the cream also, but the itching is still occurring? Why? Plz answer my question, Thankyou!" -147079,What causes high levels of prolactin?,"Hello and welcome to HCM, The treatment for aplstic anemia is bone marrow transplant. For the bone marrow transplant, matched donor is required. Once a matched bone marrow is received, bone marrow transplantation can be done. The cost involved in bone marrow transplantation is quite high. You can get financial help from charitable hospitals and NGOs. You will have to find out the centres which provide financial help for expensive procedures. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal ","Dear Dr. Krueger,We have just found out that my son-in-law's 21 year old brother has aplastic anemia. I have been reading a lot on this disease and it is very rare. The entire family is in India and they are a very humble family and do not have the means to pay the $20,000 plus dollars that the hospital is telling him that he will need to undergo the bone marrow transplant. I have been trying to find places where I could try to get some funding to help them out. Do you know of any good funding sources that I could try? Thank you, respectfully, Maria" -199032,What is the right dosage of calcirol for a baby?,"Hi...by what you quote I feel that she is having an abscess formation at the left cheek. The fever will get better only if the abscess is drained. I suggest you get back to your doctor with this tip or get in touch with the nearest emergency so that they will check and if it is an abscess, drain it.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My baby has a lump/bump on his left butt cheek. I took him to his primary doctor and she prescribed cephalexin and adviced me to put him in a warm bath and it should go down in a couple of weeks. However, the bump/lump is getting larger and he is developing a fever. Should I go to the emergency room or wait it out?" -6465,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -109420,what are the symptoms of flu?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) again. PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need additional bronchodilators (inhaled as well as oral). Most common cause for bronchitis is infection. So anti are also important. Other drugs like mucolytic, expectorant and antioxidant are also useful in uncontrolled bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Ihad or still have bronchitis, have had all the meds prednisone an all ,done with, still use advair spray in mouth, was fine when i got up, at home nurse the dr sends out once a week, said my lungs sound clear, But yet my lungs are burning , an my husband said i sound out of breath what do i do," -2563,I took i-pill after unprotected sex and missed my period. Could this be due to hormonal imbalance?,"Hi. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your description, the possibility of pregnancy is less in your case. As usual, ovulation is not possible the next day after periods. But emergency contraceptive pill may not give accurate results after 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. The spotting and delay in periods could be the side effects of the pill. Better to go for a urine pregnancy test once to rule out the possibility of pregnancy. If the test is negative, better to wait for one more week and you may get periods. If not please consult your doctor once and take tablets for withdrawal bleeding. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner on 18th, and 19th of last month, where 18 was the next day after my periods. Took i-pill on 21st morning because he was not sure if he has ejaculated inside. But also he ejaculated sperm outside too. Now I have missed my periods which is supposed to be on 17th of this month. Also, I had five days of spotting a week after the i-pill. I am 22 years and my periods are regular. Is there a chance of pregnancy or will periods have missed this month because of hormonal imbalance?" -145319,lower back pain on hip region. what to do ?,"hey raghav and adam ..my story is just same like u ..before 1 year i used to go  to the gym and i had body mas-sag over their ...but the person who was doing it had given unwanted extra pressure at my lower back ...he was trying to do very hard massag. and after that day i had started lower back pain....it is being from last one year ..i consult the doctor and done x-ray report ..it is NORMAL ....doctors give me some medicine but it is not affecting ..i had also tried ayurvedic treatment and done PANCKARMA over their ....but still it is not affective...doctors ask me to do MRI..... but now i fed up with all this , having pain in my lower back pain.now what to do.......I'll very greatful to all u if u suggest or share ur experince with me ...!!! ",well it all started i was working on a roof just patching a small hole.but anyways when i was done i jumped off the roof to the pourch about ehhh 7 ft high.now for the past 2 weeks ive had some really bad lower bad pains and middle back pains.it fells like a shock or a Really sharp pain that shots up my back also if i cough or sneeze it hurts really bad.Now im 22 and i use to be a Pro wrestler and did some stuid things idk if that would help but if anyonme could tell me what could it be and or if i should go to ther DOC.Please Email me at Demonzarmy@yahoo.com -257100,"Missed dosage of Femedette. No period, pregnancy test negative. Had unprotected sex","In my opinion, yasminelle pill can be started like this but one must use barrier contraceptive for first 7 days for complete protection.If you are lactating, remember that it is contraindicated in lactation. Otherwise its fine. ",Hi i got depo contraceptive shot after having my baby (he was born on the 1st march ) on the 6th march ive had none stop bleeding up to a couple of days ago as my doctor prescribed me primolut n 5mg i am due to start yasminelle pill on 30th may instead of getting another depo shot on the 6th june but i will still be taking the last of the primolut tabs on the 30th may is this ok and will i be covered contraceptive wise?Many thanksjanice lynch -218729,Is it normal to have infection and pain in face after bone grafting?,"Hi,Thanks for asking the query, Pain in the filled tooth can be because of any left over caries under the restoration which spreads to the pulp leading to inflammation.Development of secondary caries leads to pain.An IOPA x-ray is required.Such type of tooth is treated with root canal treatment.Take care! ",hello i am a 22 year old male and for about a week now all of my teeth have been hurting and they feel loose although i went to my dentis he didnt bring any thing up that could cause this although i dont know if he could have missed it they feel loose and hurt and even though i am brusing multipul times day with tooth pase design for sensitive teeth they still hurt -78545,What causes sever pain and blood in urine after kidney stone removal?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i must advise you, to see an Urologist urgently.A painful, infected cyst or complex cyst ,should be the cause for your pain.You need to be examined by an Urologist, get urine routine and culture tested,blood routine, creatinine,sugar and an ultrasound or CT-IVU done, to decide on further course of treatment and reduce your symptoms of pain.Antibiotics alone may not be enough to relieve your pain. If you want my expert opinion,on the reports,you may send it to me as a direct question.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","I found out in December 2014 I had a cyst like on m left kindey it was 3.6 in size by January 2015 it was 8 and I keep bladder bacteria and infections it hurts really bad all the way in my back and with it there is an odor wnen I urninate my drs said I will have to be on antibiotics for the rest of my life is there something the drs can do to I do not know how much more pain I can handle, I have even gave an infection to my husband in his stomach, I only have 1 layer on my bladder and this has been going on for almost 8 years with the bladder and 1 year with the kidney and the pain is now getting unbareable what can I do" -240681,Suggest treatment for anger and violent behavior,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicSeroxat contains paroxetine and it is a antidepressant. Psychiatrists also use antidepressant in anxiety symptoms or somatic symptoms. If you were on this drug, that does not mean that you were depressed. May be due to somatic symptoms, he had prescribed that drug to you. There is nothing wrong in it. In case, you have any doubt without this, you can ask me.Thanks ",Hi my question is I was given seroxat. For the wrong condition. 16 years ago. ! The doctor at the hospital gave me these because. He must have thought I was depressed ? I was concerned about probs with the extremely fast banging in my head. Which I still have I think I have been taking wrong tabs ! All these years ? I think he these have give me conditions I didn't have ? -135364,"Suffering with allergy to Dust, Cold and Parthenium, high level of acidity. On Omez. Suggest?",GEt you blood erum tested for food specific antibodies like milk wheat potato nuts rice egg go for desensitisaton therapy for food allergis according to result this is newewest rx for foods ,"About 2yrs ago my cousin had swollen glands & her skin start turning raw & burning like she had hot water or grease thrown on her. She has a bad case of eczema & is very allergic to chocolate. Last time this happened she haf a lil bit of chocolate & sweet tea, now she hasn t had any chocolate but she said she had some tea. Now this isn t the first time she s had tea since then. The doctors couldn t determine a cause because they had never seen anything like that before. Please any info on these symptoms will be gladly appreciated. Thank you!" -65077,What causes pus filled blister at the anus?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, melatonin never cause such a problem. Melatonin is the rhythm hormone. It will maintian and optimize biological rhythm.It has no role in TB or any other symptoms. TB is caused by TB bacilli.It is purely a bacilli infection so it will never cause any problem.You can give proper treatment to your friend of TB.TB can be cured with good therapy of anti tubercular drug. Please advice protein rich food and respiratory exercise this will help clear TB infections.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","hi a close friend was hospitalised this week with tb & we both think he got it from me. i have cfs & have been taking melatonin for 2 wks + & have noticed the tb symptoms get worse, some medical papers infer melatonin has a direct effect on tb but are very technical, could you advise please, thankyou tracy. height 6ft, weight 8 stone, have endometriosis, poly cystic ovaries, osteoporosis, cfs, past nocturnal epilepsy, copd, hypermobility all i can remember (high functioning autism) age 38" -199181,Suggest remedy for problem in bowel movement,"Hi,Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic.Sometimes 2 antipsychotics added can cause overaggression. Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressant, and Abilify (aripiprazole is also an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.The way it works is a bit confusing but, there are 3 ways envisaged, and I would not like to confuse you with them. May be its apt to have her consulted with her psychiatrist or an adolescent specialist.The mood swing may be also a part of PUBERTY. I hope you find this helpful. Thanks. If you have any more queries I am happy to answer them. Else please rate this answer and close the discussion. ",My 14 yr. old autistic daughter was put on abilify about 5 or 6 months ago. A couple of months ago Prozac now up to 20 mg. was added. Abilify is 5 mg. In the last 2 weeks she has had extreme aggression...I mean extreme. If she could kill me she probably would....that s the look I get as she attacks me. I m just now reading that Prozac added to Abilify can make the side effects from Abilify much worse. Any help to a hopeless mom would be great! -136112,"Suffering from frequent sneezing, cold and cough, have discreet breathing. Tests normal. Cure?","Your boy friend suffering from allergy which is menifesting in skin lesions called urticaria. He may be atopic ie prone to develop allergies to various environmental antigens. He should avoid all known allergens as much as possible. He may take an anti histaminic, a monte leukast and if lesions are really bad- a short course of steroids. He may go in for testing his IgE levels and if required, shots of anti IgE antibodies. ","My boyfriend keeps breaking out in this red rash . It used to only affect his face, chest, and back. Now it is all over his body. It doesn t bother him at all, no itch or burn . He doesn t even know it is there until I mention it. I noticed it at the beginning he would break out to drinking a Budweiser instead of light beer or when the dog got in his face. It is getting more drastic now thought, still doesn t bother him. It is steaming hot to the touch. It usually goes away after a shower, nap, or just relaxing after taking an allergy pill. What could this crazy rash be. I ve had hives but this is different. It looks similar but in different places and it is flat to the skin, no bumps of anykind." -252170,Suggest remedy for severe cramps and frequent urination in pregnancy,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion there is no.chance of pregnancy.The first day of periods comes under safe period.So there is no chance of pregnancy even with unprotected intercourse.Hence there is no need of any pill.There is no relation between the intercourse and stoppage of menstruation.It might be coincidence and due to some sort of hormonal imbalance.So nothing to worry.Relax.Avoid stress.Best regards...Gynecologist ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi, i had sex with my girl friend on her first day of periods from very next day her bleeding stopped ,but i mastrubated out ,weather she will become pregnant . please tell can she take any pills , already once she has taken the pill with in 72 hours 6 months back she can take one more time ple tell me we had sex two times its alredy 69 hours over ple help" -199759,Suggest treatment for high fever in kid,"Hi,From history it seems that he might be having upper respiratory tract infection producing fever and throat pain.You can give paracetamol medicine for pain and fever.He might require antibiotic medicine like Azithromicin or Amoxicilin for 3-5 days after consulting your doctor.Avoid fried, junk food and cold drinks.Ok and take care. ","Hello sir, my 4 yr 5 mnths old son suffers from fever(101D Celseus),may be due to heat-AC of a restaurant or first time two spoons of ice creams,can not eat normal food as got throat pain. Pls tell me the medication (apart from antibiotic charge). Thank you-Subhranil" -88897,Is cirrhosis of the liver curable or a liver transplant is necessary?,"Dear Friend.Widal is a non specific test and carries low sensitivity for Typhoid.Since , we can have subclinical infections due to consumption of outside food , so , Widal test can be high in normal person too.So , what is important is rising titres of Widal. If titres are rising , means you have typhoid.So, decision to treat would be based on your clinical features and symptoms.Discuss with your doctor.Get Well Soon. ","Age 45, female According to Widal test, Serum (slide Agglunation), Salmonella typhi O : Reactive 1:40 (1:80 & above significant @ to test) Salmonella typhi H : Reactive 1:40 (1.16 * above ) Paratyphi AH & BH are Non Reactive" -106201,Suggest treatment for recurrent lung infections,Hello and thank you for asking in HCM. I can understand your concern. As you explain your situation it seems to me that some little food had probably in the wrong way had enter in the airways. The normal response of the airways is a strong cough with pain and sometimes with sore throat.Usually it disappears with time and after some days you will fel better again. If this cough continue for a long time may you should see a specialist and first do a chest X Ray. So don't worry and keep calmI wish you a fast recovery Dr.Jolanda Pulmonologist ,"I choked on some food and could not breath untill i cough up some food, along with blood. I had trouble breathing last night i had to take short breaths or it would hurt had to sleep setting up all night. I am breathing better know but still have sharp pain off and on in the middle of chest and with a bigger breath i have pains in my right lung Did i get food in my lung and can something still be stuck in throat sometimes it still hurts to swallow" -96801,What is the small lump near the center of my body?,Hi.Thanks for your query.How can one ignore wen the bumps are troubling you.Noted the CT scan and biopsy negative for bumps in the scalp. Your telling reports of the biopsy would have helped us.I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist to know the nature of the disease you have and the possible treatment to be taken under his care. ,74 yr old female with small bumps on head (cat scan negative as was a biopsy) ... seems when pain occurs become tired and nauseated. Doc says to just ignore but has been coming and going for about six months. Bumps went away a little after biopsy but are now back and am tired and sick to stomach. Don't know what to do since doctor says to just ignore. -202496,What causes breathing difficulties and cold?,Hi.... by what you Quote I feel that your son has got viral fever. Usually viral fever will be very high grade on the first two to three days at the same time when the fever comes down the child will be very active and playful.Unless there is rash all over the body or seizures or respiratory distress or low urine output you need not worry about high fever.But sometimes chigger bites can cause rickettsial fever for this sake I suggest you consult your pediatrician.As of now you can administer Paracetamol at the appropriate dose every 4 or 6th Hourly that too only if the fever is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,My son has chigger bites and they are starting to heal but yesterday after school he was outside playing and all of a sudden he had a head ache and a fever. His fever has been no stop sence yesterday afternoon and the over the cover meds breaks it for about 2 hours and he hit 102 with in mins. What do i need to do? -124199,"Pain in right side, radiating to back, pain when standing","Hello user,Mild pain is felt by some women in genitalia during arousal as the related organs got swelled up with blood during arousal, which causes mild pain.There is also mild pain in lower abdomen, during the days when there is ovulation, approx 14-15 days after last day of menses. If the pain is severe enough and bothering you daytoday life you are kindly advised to have a thorough gynecological checkup done. You are also advised to have a ultrasonography done of your pelvic region to rule out any mass lesion or adhesion or retroverted uterus condition.hope my info helped youregards,Dr Hari Om ChandrakarMBBS ","For the past couple of months I have felt pain in my lower abdomen (similar to that of a menstrual cramp) when I become aroused. This occurs after orgasms as well. Does this sound like anything familiar? Very strange and occurs every time I am the slightest bit aroused. Becoming a real bother, and I am beginning to get worried." -231789,What does this sperm analysis indicate?,Hello I am Dr Aamir and I will be answering your queryIt will take two weeks to heal to it.You should avoid sex untill it heals properly and next time use lubricants.I hope I have answered your query.Take care ,"My wife and I had sex last night and due to inadequate lubrication, I had a cut between the sulcus and the head. I had to go to the ER and the docs told me that they will let it heal by itself. how long does it take to heal this cut ? Will it be a problem for the next time we have sex ??" -223214,How to cure Erectile dysfunction?,"Hi, You are newly married and having too much passion for sex which is normal. Please maintain enough gap between sex like 3-4 days. It will give relaxation to your penile muscles and you will be re-energetic to enjoy sex next time. your amount of sperm will also increase. No problem, to get baby you will have baby soon keep enjoying your sex life. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pramod Kokare, General & Family Physician ","hi sir, i am 23 years male newly married couple.i need good counseling from you.daily i sex with my wife.only one time only i do.next i try i didnt able to do.sperms are not come quickly.less amount of sperms only come.i have pain in my end of penis.some time blood also come.why sir what reason.any big problem sir.both we are not satisfied sir.for this problem, any problem to get a baby sir.i am so afraid........plz give a good suggestion how to cure" -212971,What is the right time to get tooth implant?,HiPlease don't use self medications. It's for a simple reason that their will be deposits on and around teeth. Get your teeth cleaned and take multivitamin tabs. Consult periodontist Get well soon ,"I have two sores around my gums at the present. I finished taking cipro for ten days and am taking Culturelle to prevent a yeast infection. I also use a synsidyne toothpaste. Could these combinations cause soresness around the gums? I have never had problems with my gums. Thanks, YYYY@YYYY" -32866,What is the cause of spotting and tender breasts?,"Hi, I think you can repeat a pregnancy test after 1 week if periods don't come. It can happen due to delayed implantation. So, these can be pregnancy symptoms also. Hope I have answered your question. if you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Dr khushboo ","I had an abortion about a year ago. my fiance and I have been trying to have baby for a couple months but havent succeeded. this month im a couple days late I just began very light spotting, ive had tender very full breasts for about 2 weeks now yet the test I took this afternoon says neg? what could this mean?" -214669,Is there any chance that missing teeth would effect jaw size?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The calcified canals in the root canal can be treated if it is partially calcified. If it is completely calcified then the root canal treatment cannot be done. Nothing to worry if it is completely calcified, because chances of this tooth getting infected is very less. If it is asymptomatic we can just leave it like that. If they are attempting to treat a partially calcified canal it take little more extra time than normal RCT. It might take 40 min to 1 hour. I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","I am a 66 year old female. My family dentist sent me to an endodonist for a root canal procedure. The endodonist couldn't complete the procedure because my canals were calcified. He wants to try again, and I have an appointment on March 22nd.Should I keep this appointment, or would this be a waste of time to continue. Is it usual that he will be successful in getting through the calcified area the second try. My gums were very sore after the first try,and now are better. If I do keep this second appointment, how long should I give him to work in my mouth, before we give up, and move on to another solution.Thank you for your time. YYYY@YYYY" -167384,How long will the numbness take to go after accident?,5 to 15 days is normal healing time so no need to worry nut if it persists after 15 days u may be required to investigate by a physician ,"I fell five days ago. I had a bit of bleeding on my left knee and right hand as well as some shoulder pain. The shoulder pain went away. The knee is still tender. Three days after the fall, I noticed new bruises appearing on my left leg on the shin and calf. I have not cut back on physical activity since the fall, and I have no other symptoms. Is the delayed bruising something to worry about?" -251260,How to treat swelling in leg at 33 weeks of pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,At the time of ovulation, little spotting for few hours is known. It is called as Mittelschmerz. This is very little spotting for few hours. So after the spotting is over, there is no harm in having intercourse.Bleeding on day 6 of the cycle cannot be Mittelschmerz. It is just an extended menstrual bleeding. During menstrual bleeding, intercourse carries risk of infection since blood is a very good medium for the growth of pathogens. On this day intercourse is futile also since there is no egg present on this day. The fertile period is not around day 6 of the cycle. The egg is released 14 days prior to the next expected menses. The egg has life of 24 hours and the sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence a period of about a week around the day of egg release (ovulation) is considered as fertile period. Those who are keen to have pregnancy should concentrate on this period for sexual relations. You are following further with bbt also to identify the day of ovulation. Now you have more accurate methods available for locating the day of ovulation. Ovulation kits available in the market are good for practical purpose. Ultrasonography ovulation monitoring is a very good method. From day 9 of the cycle, daily ultrasonography informs about the development of follicle & endometrium and the event of egg release also. Follicles which ovulate when they are between 18 mm to 21 mm size have best results of conception and continuation of pregnancy. For successful implantation of fertilized ovum, endometrium of 10 mm or more thickness is lucrative. Considering the life of egg and sperms, you can definitely avoid the intercourse during Mittelschmerz since it is a short phase of the day; and still have successful intercourse during or around the ovulation. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant ","resp dr we are trying to conceive for the second cycle and charting bbt (biphasic) as we also noticed vaginal bleeding last month we ignored and though it to be normal on 12 13 day near ovulation.now in this cycle vag.bleeding noticed on 6 day of menses again thought it as last day of menses.again last night 11 day we noticed mild ext.vaginal bleeding after intercourse .now this thime again fertile window and we can not miss the chance for conception.pl.advice whether to have sex right now for three days,even if bleeding occurs and also probably the cause," -77525,Suggest remedy for ISADH,"HiSince you are a recurrent stone former, I presume you have had full metabolic evaluation including 24 hour urine collection tests. If not please see an urologist in this regard. Blemaren contains citrate and it is also available in many other brand names as K-Cit, citralka etc. Although composition varies, the basic mechanism is to increase citrate levels in urine and reduce acidity of urine. Alternatively to increase citrate levels in your urine, you could take two lime per day in any form. ","well,I have a 40 years kidney stone history,with multiple stones,each kidney 2 big ones of 8 milimeter each.numerous urine infection,more and more friquent.Last month 3 times antibiotic treatment.I can t continuu like that. I am diabetic,high blood preasure, high colesterol,artritis anyway somebody recomended blemaren.NI don t know if it s OK to take and where to buy it. The person recomending bought from Germany ." -89389,"Increase in LFT after taking treatment for misdiagnosed mono, returned to normal after a month. Reasons?","Hi,Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic!I can understand your concen. But ejaculateing while sleeping is not a big medical problem. There is no need of any treatment for it. It is common in this age group. Please do not get worried about it and I think this anxiety may be causing some weight loss. Concentrate on eating healthy diet and exercise. You would gain weight, properly. However, do not forget to follow up to undergo the tests of SGPT/ ALT every 3 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows:http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057Wish you good health! ","Hi I am a 23 year man with height 6 4 and weight 60 kg. recently i am diagnosed with Hepatitis B with HBV PCR test and my consultant said that i have a immune tolerance against it and there is no need of medicinal therapy at the moment. he has asked me to randomly undergo the tests of SGPT/ ALT every 3 months and HBV PCR every 6 months. besides that according to my height, I am under weight and i want to put weight suitable as per my height. secondly i am facing the symptoms of premature ejaculation , I ejaculate while sleeping (though I have no intention of it and neither I wanted it to occur) and it is chewing up my overall health. Please Help me." -100216,Suggest remedy for lumps in belly button,"Hi.Thanks for your query.The lump in the throat can be simply due to a condition called Pharyngitis. This may not be related to sleeping with a woman.There are no known STDs which can occur in this form, so there is nothing to worry about.Consult an ENT Surgeon and get examined and investigated. Please tell him the history which you have noted here. ","i slept with a woman whom i am not sure of her hiv status, though she said she is negative but i have my reservation about that, i dont have headache or fever, but their is something like lump in my throat, my lymph node are not enlarge but i am afraid." -150151,Multiple clots from hip to foot. On medication. Help?,"Hello, You may in a dilemma whether you have Diabetes or not. But you should acknowledge a point that there is something called as Pre Diabetes where there is an impairment in fasting glucose. This is the early stage of Diabetes. In your case this may be due to overweight which as caused insulin resistance in your body. This explains your impaired blood glucose inspite of your negative family history for Diabetes. Physical activity and metformin will help you in the long run to postpone full blown Diabetes ","Dear Sir,I am 31 male from India ,my BMI was 30.2 ,two months back due to offshore site requirement i have to go through complete tests,In that tests everything was OK but my fasting glocuse level shown 217 mg/dl after 9 hours of fasting (before 9 hour I had few chocolates and cigrate as i was not aware what fasting test meant for).So i was advised to do test of HB1AC and PP which i did after 1 month, the result was HB1AC 9.1% and PP 149 mg/dl with reduced bmi 29.As I was pretty sure I am fit and also i dont have family history.So I visited to physician after 6 days of this test in that he found my random BG is 107 mg/dl but HbA1C still 9 %.So he asked me to perform OGTT and Fasting test after 3 days,report was fasting 124 mg/dl .OGTT after one hour 213mg/dl after 2 hour 100 mg/dl and after 3 hour 79 mg/dl.He confirmed with OGTT that he cannot say i am diabetic ,for fasting he has given me metformin 500 before 12 days but i didnt start medication because i have reduced my bmi to 28.4 by exercising and dieting.My query Since 1 week i am monitoring my FBG its always in the range of 83 to 102 mg/dl immediately after getting out from bed after 8 to 12 hrs of fasting but most of the time I noticed after getting of the bed my FBG is low but if I brush my teeeth and take hot shower my FBG increases to 15 to 20 mg/dl - is it normal or abnormal,Should i start metformin as advised by my physician before 2 weeks ,Please reply" -30042,My friend is not accepting my love. What shall I do?,Hi. For further information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ,"Hello doctor, I am 27 years old. I live with my parents, but I feel very lonely. My long time school friend introduced me to his childhood friend and we have been talking for the past two to three months through mobile. I like talking to him and wait for his test messages eagerly. I have started liking him. I shared my feelings with him at numerous times, but he does not take me seriously. I feel like crying and shouting. I have not slept for a week and still not feeling sleepy. Please help me." -256374,Nausea and backache with signs of pregnancy while using Althea pills over a year. Are there any chances of pregnancy?,get a Trans vaginal ultrasound done to rule out any pregnancy if ur gestation above 3 weeks..it is unlikely that u have uterine pregnacy..if u want to rule out u can do that test..cheers ,"hi, i put copper t last year october,for last few weeks i feel like baby movement in my under stomach .i have irregular period also,40 days once come my periods.my last period came this october 26,this week i having one urine test in home negative result,pregnency beta hcg test that result i got 0.100 hcg negative. but to afternoon i having littlebit bleeding .i am pregnent or not?hekpme." -127223,"I get tingling in my face, lips, neck and chest. What could be the reason of this?","Dear welcome to healthcaremagic Pain especially on the right side, may be the sign of a more serious illness like appendicitis, pancreatitis, food poisoning, gallstones, ectopic pregnancy, diverticulitis, viral hepatitis, kidney stones, gallstones, gastritis, stomach ulcers, pelvic inflammatory disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Chron's disease, lactose intolerance, urinary tract infection or hiatal hernia. for diagonosis you may consult your nearest physicians Thanks ",I have right abdominal side pain. it feels like its being pushed on and when I eat I feel it more and sometimes burning feeling. -109290,Does COPD affect pregnancy?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cold and shortness of breath which could be due to severe upper respiratory track infection/lung infection and it could be sinusitis. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively , avoid eating spicy and heavy food. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test and blood test .Doctor may prescribe anti viral ( acyclovir ) along with anti inflammatory Levocetrizine. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. You should take cough expectorants as well.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",my toddler is breathing very fast. He has had a cold and is now coughing. Last night he could not sleep properly because of his coughing and labored breathing. His chest and throat moves up and down really fast when he breathes. Should I take him to the hospital to check for asthma or pneumonia? -236146,How can autism and bipolar disorder be treated?,"Dear userWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Problems in the working of brain areas that control thinking and perception may be associated with the sudden show of delusional symptoms. Evidences and Research also points that delusional disorder can be caused by extreme stress and anxiety disorder or paranoid personality disorder. Drug and alcohol abuse also might contribute to the delusional disorder. Identifying the cause of the delusional disorder is important to the diagnosis and treatment. Does your grandson have any addiction ? Stress ? Anxiety disorder ?If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","My grandson is having delusions. He'll be 24 on his birthday. He thinks people are out to get him. Causing his truck to lose power when certain cars are around. His truck is wired to spy on him. The electric company has put cameras on the poles. Friends, family, everyone is in on it. He is a hard worker and this just came on all of a sudden. He thinks people are following him, he just wants to get money to pay them off. Italians, catholics are after him. ???" -200271,What does sudden behaviour changes in infants suggest?,Hello. Welcome to HCM. As a Sleep Baby Consultant i want to advice you to not let the baby sleep for more than 3 hours a day (nap time). If she is taking more than she will protest at bedtime. Or the other possibility is that she might have teething pain. Try a teething gel and see how it goes. Also be careful with bedtime rutine. Don't over stimulate your baby before bed. ,"Hello doctor, my daughter is 9 month old. Her heigt is 69 cm and weighing 6.6kgs. From last night she did not sleep properly and was crying in every few minutes which she nor ally doent do.. And today also she doing the same. She does this mainly at the time of sleeping. I gave her 1ml crocin drops, otogeic drops for ears, and also pedicroyl drops for sleeping. But she is not ok with anything. Normally the sleeping pattern which I use to get her sleep, she as fine with it but today she is not accepting anything. What I should do? Please help as we parents are very tired." -153045,What could a cyst-like structure on wrist with pulsating pain be?,"Hello,Thanks for the query.As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedic and get evaluated. In severe cases steroid injection to the foot may be required.Wishing all the best.Thanks ","I have acute knee pain. in a localized half moon area on the medial side of the knee. No trauma. No Previous knee issues. I do have a heel spur on my left heel as well due to chronic bilateral plantar fasciitis. I am wondering what is causing this? At it s worst is a 9 , at it s best is a 6 ." -150597,"Suggest remedy for knee, leg and sole pain and varicose veins","Hello, It looks from your details that pain which you are feeling is due to long standing damage to nerves of legs. It is a neuropathic pain. In such cases the best suitable medicine is either tramadol or pregabalin. These medicines can only be taken on prescription of your doctor. These are not over the counter medicines as there intake needs supervision by your health care provider. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ",I am from India kerala State Trichur Dt. Iam suffering burning sensatioin in my left leg near last three finger areas last three years I am a B P patient last three to four years now the reading is normal after taking amlong A one in the morning and Telma H in noon B P is 120/85 I am checking the readin g regularly.Creatine level is higher it is around 1.8 my doctor advised me bp should maintain in the above value. non diabetic can y suggest me a medicine for the burning sensation in the leg/ the medicine should non side effect to kidney awaiting yr reply. Cholestrol level is in normal Thanking y Ganesh g s YYYY@YYYY -76693,What can cause pain in the penis after passing kidney stones?,"Hello, You have to rule out stone in the kidney or any infection, if present. For that, I suggest you investigate with urine routine microscopic examination, USG scan abdomen and pelvis and CBC. You can revert back with reports once done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ",My husband is having severe lower abdominal pain which then becomes pain in the lower back. He has had some nausea and shaking and chills. Tylenol extra strength or Ibuprofen extra strength relieve the pain for several hours or even a day. Could he be having kidney stones? -154326,What causes the burning sensation in knees?,"Hello, As most anti inflammatory drug will be helpful for reducing swelling and pain, but this will be a symptomatic treatment. For the long run, I will advise taking an X-ray as it may be a calcaneal spur or maybe just tendonitis. But an X-ray will be helpful to find the cause. Also, try using silicone gel heel pad in the shoe so the excessive pressure will be diverted. Do simple hot water fermentation and feet exercise to improve the muscle strength. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Respected Sir I am getting Hill pain while walking, and also sometime getting swelling on surface of the foot, I am 57 year old, weght is 77 kg. strong built ,present medication Lomac 20 after dinner from 15 days for stomach upset .Please advise medicine for relief from hill pain" -67897,Suggest treatment for painful cough and chills,"HIWell come to HCMIf you do not have any symptoms that could be suggestive of some scabies infection then this is nothing to worry, some time person is having infection but may remain asymptomatic, can infect to other person, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day. ","Can a child have scabies and not be affected? I am a clean person and wash the bedding weekly, but I seem tp be getting bit up something that I cannot see or explain. We live in a clean house and nobody but me seems to be affected. I am wondering if I may possibly be having a reaction to our detergent PODS which both contin OXI CLEAN? I am only itching though [was] on my leg (L) and arm (R) and now is going into the pubic hair area. I KNOW that I do not have CRABS because I have seen them before and I also have seen Scabies" -170178,Can uterine fibroids cause knee pain?,"Hi, your symptoms are more like a muscle sprain especially of the trapezius muscle, as your shoulder and clavicle has started paining suddenly. you need analgesics, and good physio, but before that an MRI of the shoulder joint can be helpfull. ","I am a 45 yr old female in good health but I do smoke. I woke up on a Saturday about 3 months ago and had pretty substantial pain in my left shoulder and collar bone. I had not sustained any injuries or strains that would have caused the pain. I just woke up and I hurt. I have the pain everyday now. Some times it s a lot worse than others. It is always much worse at night. It is more in my shoulder but it does move into my collar bone. Now it is moving up my neck, down my arm and into my ear. The back side of my collet bone next to my shoulder is swollen. I don t have any tingling or numbing." -214253,Suggest treatment for tooth infection,hello..read thru ur query..accordingly i must say that it can be due to post treatment stomatitis(inflammation of the oral cavity after some treatment)it can be reaction of some dental material used in root canal treatment(sodium hypochlorite)...nothing to be worried..it will heal in few days time..do salt water gargle as many times as possible...use diluted chlorhexidine mouthwash..continue antibiotics(if prescribed by dentist).drink lots and lots of water...avoid hot food stuffs as far as possible..above all be cool and stressfree..happy and cool mind doesnt require much medication..our body will take care of these if we are not stressing our mind and body...hope ur benefitted something from this reply..have a healthy day!!! ,"I had a root canal treatment on my upper molar day before yesterday, and since then, my mouth seems sore. There are blister-like-things on my inner cheek and the roof of the mouth, they are reddish and hurt. Since yesterday my throat also feels sore. Is is because of the root canal? Will it go away with time?" -153098,Suggest remedy for swollen toes,"Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to menopause symptoms. They are completely normal, so you should not be worried. I suggest to do a vitamins D level to check for osteoporosis and take proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","Hi. I am a 50 year old woman who had a bi-lateral salpingo (sp?) oophorectomy and hysterectomy in 2008 due to ovarian cysts and severe endometriosis (I hadn t experienced pain from the endo). I immediately started estrogen therapy (gel form). I still get hot flashes and night sweats (moderate). I have aching joints in my hips and legs and no energy. I try to walk about 2 miles a day, 3-4X a week. I have zero sex drive, and fell very aged. I have been on meds for depression for several years now (clinical depression runs on both my mom s and father s side). Prior to my hysterectomy, I felt better than I had in years - sex drive, energy, etc. Is this just normal aging?" -104917,Suggest treatment for productive cough during pregnancy,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases for your symptoms.So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.You may need anxiolytic drugs too.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","im 16 yearsold, ive been purging my food for just about a year now, recenty ive noticed my heart racing, and a fluttering in my chest. i dont know if this is because of my ed, but ive had a kink in my neck for 3 nd a half weeks, and the whole left side of my body spasms and hurts realy badly, especially my stomach. its just little twitches everywhere but is extrememly painful, this has happened 4 or 5 times in the last month i think. i dont know what this is, but i dont wanna die from this, i need to know if these are warning signs of something." -1692,I am facing erectile dysfunction problems for a few months now. What to do?,Hi. I hope you are doing well. Kindly let me know a little more information to guide you better. For how long you are having this complaint? Do you have a problem while masturbation or only during intercourse? Are you able to ejaculate and penetrate into the vagina? Are you a diabetic or hypertensive and on any medications? Do you consume alcohol or smoke? ,"Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. My weight is 77.7 kg. I am facing erectile dysfunction problems. It has been going on for a few months now. I am consulting for the first time regarding my erection issue." -144895,LOwer back pain till legs while standing,"Hello there, Welcome to HealthCare Magic Forum. For the pain in back you may take following Homeopathic medicines which are capable to reduce severe muscular pain in back. These medicines are safe and can be used for a longer duration without any side effects:- 1)     RHUS TOX 200 Three times in a day. 2)     ARNICA MONTANA 200 One dose every day at bed time. 3)     MAGNESIA PHOS 6X Two times a day. You need not to stop medicines you are taking. Only you have to make about half hour gap between these medicines. If you are suffering from constipation, use any mild laxative. Do light exercise or the exercise advised by your Doctor. Get well soon. ","I am suffering from extreme pain in mid back, taking %0mg fentenyl patch , 8 oxycocet, 2 10mg oxy ir and 15 mg statex everyday sometimes more. The pain intensified to more than ever before yesterday, what can I do. I have also had blood work done due to calf pain, muscle enzynes very high. I can no longer due anything due to pain. I am 56 year old female. Please help, sometimes I feel I would be better off dead." -81376,"Kidney failure stage 3, diabetes, high BP, have rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, GOUT, joint deformity on ankles. Take Toradol?","Hi, many thanks for the query!You haven't mentioned anything about what kind of spot it is, not even about your symptoms etc..You need to do further investigations to know more about the spot.How is the renal function going on, to be checked by doing-RFT (Sr. creat; Sr. BUN), Sr. Uric acid levels, also do urine (R/M).Wish you a good health.Take care.Regards. ","I am 70 years old, just told that I have a 2cm spot on right kidney. basically good health weigh 220 and active around my property. Told it would be oct 2013 before robot for surgery was available in Gainesville ga. What is my best option for swift treatment. I have no problem traveling out of state. appreciate any advice or insight" -161048,How to treat neck stiffness?,"Hello,I have studied your case. I think there can be due to some abdomial injuries. There is also a chance that it is not related to your fall. In both cases you need to get ultrasound examination of the abdomen and check if there is any abnormality of the any structure. If this is due to problem of digestion then it will also become clear after ultrasound. According to that we can plan further management. I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ","Last week I slipped on some black ice and landed on my back at around 7pm. It hurt a little, but no big deal. At about midnight that same nigh, I woke to severe pains in my abdomen, just below my rib cage. It felt like gas pains, which I rarely have, so I tried a chewable simethicone. After a few minutes, the pain subsided and I could feel the gas moving around. Since that night, I've had several instances when I feel the pain coming on and I take the simethicone and it helps. I'm just wondering if I may have screwed something up inside or is it possible that I just pulled some abdominal muscles and am just more sensitive to the gas pains. Thanks in advance!!" -65559,Why is one unable to recover from an infection?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having infection on the site.Best is to consult your doctor and get the wound cleaned by him only.After proper cleaning the wound he will go for dressing with antibiotic cream.If infection is more then he might give you a course of oral antibiotic medicine for 3-5 days.Ok and take care. ",I have an open wound resulting from ingrown hair extractions... doctors have misguided me and through online research the best results have come through warm vinegar compresses and extractions. now I want to know will calamine lotion help even at this stage of healing now that I am wondering if it is safe to let the wound scab over? Can I let the wound (a little smaller than a nickel) scab over yet even though it is still doing some minimal draining? can I dry out whatever fluid will remain with home health blemish remover (salicylic/witch hazel?)or something else? How do I know when I am getting the infection under control?35/m -230131,What can cause a leak of clear sticky discharge from penis in the mornings?,"HelloI really appreciate your concernExcessive indulgence into masturbation is harmful to the overall health it causes weakness, fatigue and sexual problems in long runI would like further information to help you betterrelevant medical history like metabolic or hormonal disease do you have problem of nightfall or discharge through penis?Do you smoke or consume liquor?I would advise you for complete abstinence of masturbation for a while with adoption of healthy life style for restoration of optimum health.Please don't hesitate to write back to me if you have any more doubts I will be happy to help you wish you good health ","from 1997 i started hand practice when i am in age 11, now i am 27.now i feel so week and ,my panis size also looking ugly and i found my arm joint and my knee joint get week and i feeling so pain,but also i am not able to leave hand practice, what i will do please give correct suggestion." -136022,"Child shows no improvement in coughing and sneezing, has started with fever, taken allegra, levolin. Advice?","Hello Protush, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Your symptoms are suggestive of allergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis, that if it remains like this may develop into allergic asthma. You will need to know what the allergies are by either skin prick tests or specific IgE tests to aeroallergens such as house dust mite, animal dander, mould allergens etc. A complete blood count, IgE level, TSH fT4, Vit D levels are additional tests that help n understanding why the allergies have become severe. Long-acting antihistamines such as fexofenadine 180mg taken once daily with Nasonex nasal spray 1 spray per nostril once daily for 3 months is recommended. The allergy tests will help in determining which season you should use the treatment. Failure of medical treatment means immunotherapy over 3-5 years remains the last option that will also be decided on the basis of results of allergy tests. I hope that was useful. Thanks. ","I have been suffering from Allergic Rhinitis with Sinusitis for the last 10 years or so. I went through almost all types of medication i.e, Allopathic, Ayurvedic & Homoeopathic. But, haven t got any relief till date.I went through a minor surgery for biopsy but found nothing serious. But, I suffer from stuffy, runny and congested nose almost 12 months a year and this affects my job. Right now I am going through Homoeopathic treatment.But whenever, allergy increases I have to go for allopathic medication. Please advise me if there is any permanent cure for this." -186183,Suggest treatment for multiple myeloma,HiChances of cancer is 50 percent.I would advise you to do a biopsy test.Ct scan of whole abdomen needs to be done.RegardsDr de ,I just had an ultrasound done because I have long heavy periods and between period bleeding. They found me to be endometrium thickened 18mm it appears homogeneous. What are my chances this is cancer. I have been bleeding excessively for 4 yes with it progressing the worst for the last two years. -114102,"Had heart attack, have complex intraatrial septum with aneurysmal fossa ovalis, been cold. Blame bisoprolol?","Hi, lupus seems less likely however a screening ANA should be done. The symptoms are more consistent with fibromyalgia. ","Hi just wondering whether i should be tested for Lupus . I have recently (around 9wks ago) been diagnosed with Rosacea due to a redness across my cheeks and nose area with occassional small like pimples , which my doctor gave me a gel for and I seem to be able to maintain it using this, tea tree fash wash and medi honey but at times it flares up. I have extremely scratchy eyes daily like there is sand in them and at times they are very watery. I am excessively tired and wake up feeling like I need more sleep and feel like I am sweaty like a mild temperature often. Around 10 wks ago I had a very sore ulcer in my nose and had lost my voice with a virus. Where the nose ulcer was now feels sensitive. At time I get pains in my elbow joints like tennis elbow also which a doc said was tennis elbow. In the last year I have experienced extreme stress due to a daughter being in a serious vehicle accident and felt completely adrenaline shot after three months of running on adrenaline to get me through the day and then later in the year I changed jobs which turned out to be very stressful for the first 3 months. This has reduced alittle in the last month but hasn t gone away. I just don t feel well and dont want to sound like a hypocondriac and make out it to be in my head. Also I feel quiet fague at times often missing things to be done at work like my concentration is not good. I feel like going back to my local GP and telling her I just don t feel well but have no reason why. I have been feeling this way for around 5mths. Your thoughts would be good as I have read Lupus is hard to detect. My GP said she would have tested for Lupus if it wasn t for the occassion small like pimples. I aslo get very itch behind my ears and neck area." -233207,Can masturbating cause any problem with inguinal hernia?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been diagnosed to have Chlamydia infection and treated with Doxicycline for a week Now you have burning sensation and have clear discharge from penis .This is mostly due to inflammation of urethra (Uretritis) ..You need to continue antibiotics for couple of days .Dr.Patil. ",Hi I tested positive for chlamydia 2 weeks ago. I was treated with doxycycline and ended treatment this Monday. The symptoms seem to disappear. I was retested on Tuesday with a result of negative. I am experiencing clear discharge again and have a burning sensation at the tip of my penis. It doesn t burn when I urinate though. I am awaiting results for bloodworm for other stds. Does it sound like chlamydia is back or could it be urithritis or something else? -191248,I have been suffering from dull ache in the left lower abdomen,"hi,you didn't mentioned about ur mother diseas she is suffering from which cancer . ",My mother is suffering cancer and I want to knwo about her food diet suitable for her. -183967,"Is irregular heart beat, sleepiness after in a patient with history of thyroid cancer serious?","Hi,Thanks for writing in.A draining tumor like area requires medical attention. It is probably a chronic condition of the skin which has developed recent inflammation and pus formation. If it is in the elbow area then it should be examined by a doctor and if required then imaging investigations are to be done.Many times an infection slowly grows under the skin and can end up infiltrating to the bones and joints after months to years. Since he is unable to go to a doctor then you can take a chance to remove all the pus being a RN and can see that there is healthy tissue in the floor of the wound or ulcer then you can pack it with an antiseptic ointment and observe for slow healing. He must protect the wound from contamination. Please do not worry. ","My husband had what looked like a fatty tumor on his elbow for years. Recently grew larger & painful. So he opened it & squeezed it. Got 11/2 T. Of white goo, sm mat of blood & intact tissue. Pain decreased. Keeping it clean & has sm amt of clear fluid draining 2 days later. Still feels sl hard spot & wants to open it up, thinks it s tissue in there still. A $5,000 deductible brought this on. I m a retired RN. What to do? Let him? Help him? At this point he won t see a Dr! Any advice? I won t hold you responsible (LOL) for ANY advise! Thank You, Paula" -215217,Can shape of the face be corrected by using braces or cheek implants?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The limited mouth opening and pain could be because of the bruxism and use of the splints leading to disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint. If the splints are designed properly and if the thickness is too much and if it is hard splint. Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. You can stop using the splints for few days. You can take anti inflammatory drugs like piroxicam 20mg twice daily on first day and twice daily on next 6 days. You can also take muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone. You can give hot fomentation over the joints. Do not eat hard things, do not open your mouth too wide. take soft diet.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hello,I was fitted for a dental night guard due to bruxism. I have had it re-fitted several times. Since wearing it, there are times where I lock onto the occlusion and am unable to open my mouth in the morning. One dentist told me to stop wearing it as it could damage my jaw, another told me to continue wearing it. It happens about one in every four times i wear it. I have never had a muscle spasm when not using. I almost think unconsciously I am biting harder as I wake up very aware of the clenching and do not notice this when not wearing the nightguard. Please advise, and thank you kindly for your time!Shanti Z" -70884,What causes vomiting yellow phlegm after antibiotic treatment?,"Puppies are more notorious than dogs as far as transmission of rabies is concerned.Yours is a Category 1 exposure. You have also done the first-aid - washing the scratch site with soap and water. However, to be on the safer side, you need to take the anti-rabies vaccine. The vaccine is to be taken on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 90. ","please help me out ,i have bitten by a small puppy althouth the mother of the puppy is immunized... wat steps to take ??? infact, my injuries is too small .... jst a normal scratch.. but have pain .. when i used to wash it soap and water ,! kindly suggest me sumthing good . my number is 0000" -112813,What causes recurrent chest and lung pain while breathing?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) and chest x ray, CT THORAX. As possibility of allrgic bronchitis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HSP) are high.Weeds can act as allergen and cause bronchitis attack.so PFT is needed to diagnose this.Long term exposure to weeds can cause HSP. It is interstitial inflammation caused by weeds. So CT THORAX is needed to diagnose this. And treatment of both are different. So better to consult pulmonologist and diagnose him first. ","Hi I have a health question. Friend of mine is landscaper/gardener and was weedwhacking some big weeds on a malibu, CA hill property when he later could not breathe, throat closing up, caughing. Doctors are saying it could be a weed form of euphorbia plant. It may have been inhaled into his form on hot CA afternoon. What can you tell me about chances of healing this? Lisa De Haven" -152321,How can multiple fractures in leg be treated?,"Hello, It can be an infected branchial cyst or some other entity known as branchial fistula. Surgical removal of the lesion will be the best option. Consult a paediatric surgeon and he will direct you accordingly. You can wait till the infection settles and antibiotics may be required for the time being. Usually we can wait up to fourteen years of age, and in some cases the lesion will resolve by it own. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician ","My daughter is 4 months old and she has a branchial cyst on her neck. It doesn t bother her and it s not infected, but it seeps clear liquid off and on. It s very small and there s no lump, but I m wondering if it would be best to get it removed now or later for her sake?" -251580,Want regular periods as irregular periods cause infertility. May I get pregnant naturally?,"hello,.Probably your doctor reveals small cyst in the ovary in your test report. It may interfere with ovulation. So your doctor gives those medicine.You have to regularize your period by medication and have sex around ovulation time to get highest possibility of pregnancy. Duphaston tab is given to treat progesterone deficiency.Control your body wt by regular exercise,avoid stress,take healthy diet, Vit-E supplements and proper sleep.These will increase pregnancy rate.Be well. ",We r planning to have kids since one yr. I was using duphaston for four months. While using duphaston I got a positive urine test.But suffered a misscarriage on 38 day itself. two months passed. I stopped using duphaston.Today I went to doc and was advised to take mcbm-69 and diane35. Am I getting treated in the right way. Doc saw my previous reports and said I have small follicles and so this might be delaying in release of ovaries..whats going on?? -69182,How long does corn cap holes take to heal?,"Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your cconcern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that if you are on chemotherapy for cancer your immunity had got down very much. Because of it you may get infected with some bacteria. I advice you to get swab for culture and sensitivity for the possible infection. As you are cancer patient it is necessary for you to get sensitivity report in hand for future reference purpose.I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ","I am having some moisture around the navel. I have had bladder cancer but has healed and getting checkups every 3 months. Can this have anything related to that? What can I do, as it is very tender and getting sore. it is also red on the inside. Thank you for any help." -42046,Suggest medication for severe hair loss,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, such hair fall could be due to ""Male patron baldness"" and this is genetically constituted, the only best option for this is ""Minoxidil 5%"" solution apply this on scalp twice in day you need to continue this for long time, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. ","Hi,my name is anil i am 24 yrs old, from t'he past two years i am going through with hair fall problem. I haven't consulted any docter till yet as i did not realize that this problem could be this big, and now when i see my forehead which has gone too broad i am very much afraid. Plz advice m'he t'he right way to cure this problem. Does this problem can be cured @ AIIMS. With regards, YYYY@YYYY . Anil" -73453,Suggest treatment for infertility,"Hi,I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) You have wrong information.2) Your sperm count is normal.3) You dont need any treatmentLet me know if you have anymore questions.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol ",hi i am amit a 32 year male i got married to april-13 (1 year). iam trying for a baby from last 10 months and dosenot sussed in it. i got my semen tested the report shows that i have very low sperm count 28million/cmm and the normal range starts from (60-150). doctors suggest me to take Tab. Fertisue M and Maxoza. i have taken it from last 40 days but dosenot get any result till now. can the 28million/cmm count is very low or what else i should do please suggest -124715,"Pain in RUQ and midepigastric radiating to the back, nausea. Prescribed Zofran ODT. Next steps?","Hi and thanks for the query, I am sorry to suggest again that this needs another clinical evaluation. It could really be a hematoma. However, it could be very interesting and informative doing an ultrasound. This would give an idea of the echostructure and borders of the mass. This is important because if there is an associated cyst, it would be important that it should be removed. A possible infection of this mass of hematoma must be considered. Aspirating the mass content and running some tests for infections and inflammation to me shall be very appropriate. I suggest you consult you primary care physician again for reevaluation. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD. ",For the past 8 months or so when I start my menstrual period a lump appears in my lower left abdomen. And the lump is very painful at times. Sometimes it hurts so bad I cannot walk. I went to two different er's and they said it was hematomen. If its a bruise then why is it reoccurring? Can you please help me find out what is reallywrong and how I csn get it treated -110261,What causes pressure in the chest and breathlessness?,"thanks for asking your question Central / right sides chest pain can be due to- gastritis/ peptic ulcer- cardiac issues- lung or pleural pathology- local diseases like costochondritisyou need to consult. apulnonologist or a physician who may request for a chest X-ray , ecg , and if required an endoscopy which ll help to reach to a certain diagnosis in my patients I generally start them on proton pump inhibitors and some analgesics like paracetamol and evaluate them thanksfeel free to. ask more questions ","Hello,I am a 41 yr old male and have intermittent pain on my right hand side under my chest, particularly when lying down. It feels as if it's under my riibs and I get a sharp pain when I breath in deeply. I have had this on and off for the last 6 months. Otherwise I am generally well." -207505,Suggest treatment for constipation in an infant,initially use a steroid like mometasone for a few days twice a day. and after that shift to an aloe vera based lotion 3 times a day ,My 20 month old has had a red rash around her mouth for the past couple of months. She s been to 3 different pediatricians and gotten 3 different recommendations. One said it was impetigo and gave her a topical antibiotic. Turned out not to be impetigo and the antibiotic ointment didn t help. The second one said it was just from a runny nose and saliva from having her hands in her mouth ( she s cutting back molars). She said use hydrocortisone but in limited amts. That helped for awhile but doesn t seem to be effective anymore. The 3rd pediatrician said it was perioral dermatitis from having her hands in her mouth but said to use some type of barrier to seal out wetness. We ve been using Vaseline but haven t noticed any improvement. I almost feel like it s getting worse. Any other thoughts on this and what to do?? It does seem to be consistent with things I ve read about perioral dermatitis. It looks awful -172704,Suggest treatment for pins and needles in hand along with neck pain,"Firstly avoid food that cause constipation.Your diet must contain good amount of water,roughage and green leafy vegetables.start taking hot seitz bath twice a day at least.To do this take lukewarm water in a tub and sit in it for 20-25 minutes.Also apply lignocaine jelly over fissure and anal orifice just before passing stools.Start syrup lactulose 6 tsf bedtime to soften stools.follow up after a week.. ","Hi Sir, I have been suffering from fissure . before marriage it was not so massive and painful but after having 2 deliveries after marriage, it has become worse. Its nearly 10 years and I am not finding any proper treatment as I could not find any lady doctor specialized in this and I hesitate to go to male doctors. Please suggest appropriately" -35739,"Trying to conceive. Have light bleeding, abdominal pain. What does it mean?","Hi,Thanks for the query. In case of regular 28 to 30 days cycles, usually ovulation occur on 14th to 16th day. In that case the possibility of conception is somewhat less in your case. As you had bleeding immediately after intercourse, the possible causes are :- Post coital tear. - Local causes like cervical erosion, polyps etc. So, better to consult gynecologist once and get examined.By local examination the actual cause of the problem can be identified and treated. In case of post coital tear, depending on the extent of the tear sometimes suturing may be needed. Cervical erosion etc can be treated with medicines initially. In case of severe problem sometimes cryotherapy etc may be needed. In the next cycle, track the ovulation and plan intercourse around that period. This will increase the possibility of pregnancy. For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.com/2013/07/infertility-1_8.html ",Hi thereMy periods started on 17 sep and finished on 24th sep. I am trying for a baby and than I had sex on 25 sep and on 28 th morning. After 30 to 35 minutes I started light bleeding back and lower abdominal pain. And till now on 3rd oct I am just spotting.I had regular periods this is first time in am facing this problem.Do I get pregnant or some other problem...? -52196,"What causes light headedness, muscle twitchesand high bp?","hello syedthanks for posting hereGoing by your description, it looka like she had low BP due to dysentry causing water loss from body. other reason may be because of medicine reaction. since you said that after taking drip and medications she had itching which suggests some medicine reaction. please confirm with your doctor what medications he has given her so that we can avoid thise medications in the future. Also if she is having diarrhoea, envourage her to have fluids. check Bp regularly once per week. dont worry, it is unlikely that she will have low BP again. thank you. ","Good Evening sir! My name is syed from dubai.I want to ask you one question sir.one day my wife suddenly fell down & unconscious.after she took in to hospital ,Dr.said blood pressure is zero condition.then he gave treatment of trip with injection,then pressure level increased.after that she is recovered.The incident happend because of she was not well two days because dis sentry,then she took injection & had tablet ,after that her body become itching,then she feel to go bathroom&fell down. My question is how it happend low pressure? 1. because of high dose table? 2.she had mother hood 5 months back with twin child,after that this is first injection,so it happens? 3.why one & two bathroom extract automatically. 4. what treatment i have to do? plz ge me your reply for future life of my wife. Thank you sir." -55119,What are the after effects of open heart surgery?,"Arrhythmias are usually caused by heart disease such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, as well as thyroid disease, kidney disease, and lung diseases. Therefore the question you're asking is very difficult because it is based on the disease that is causing the arrhythmia. Generally speaking, beta blockers are the first line treatment for arryhtmias. However, if the heart rate becomes too slow then that is a contraindication to beta blockers. Additionally, some people can have side effects such as difficulty breathing would be up blockers. And therefore they should be to a calcium channel blocker. Some people can also convert back to a normal sinus rhythm which means they would no longer need a beta blocker. ","my father was having irrhythmia and i took him to doctor 3 years back and he prescribed him norvasc, concor and lipitor and now he is continously using it but now one of our family doctor advised us that we should stop beta blocker i have not been able to meet the physician who prescribed him that medicine bur my father has stopped taking it.please advise is there any connection of irrhytmia with conocr as now he is fine and having no issiue what so ever." -94527,What causes lumps all over the body?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM.I studied your query with all the details you updated.By the facts given from you, you seem to have pilonidal sinus,with mucoid discharge with Chronic abscess and ruptures over 3 months time.Other possiblities are also there for which I would advise you to consult ER Surgeon.Hope this would resolve your query.Welcome for any further query in this regard.Write good review and hit thanks,if this reply helps you.Have a good day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. ","hello i have a pink knott on the inside of my butt cheeks leading down to my anus it pains,bleeds bright red blood and passes a mucus fluid which causes irritation that is painful. it hurts when i sit on hard chairs and when i walk alot soory for the harsh describition but its the best i can give any advice because at the moment i cant afford to go to the doctor i have had it for about 3 months it discharges and stops hurting then inflames back up." -18581,I will have to drive for 10 hours with a newborn. Can I use a car bed?,"Hello. So, be careful and all the best. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Dear doctor, I will have to drive with a newborn from a hospital home for 10 hours (delivery is in another state). Even though the car seat is fine for short distance drives, would not it be better if the baby can lie down flat? Assuming the baby is full term and absolutely healthy, would it be alright to use a car bed which is designed for preemies? For example, Cosco Dreamride SE Latch infant car bed. Is there any health danger if a preemie's car bed is used for a full-term healthy baby?" -205823,Is Colo2 zone helpful for chronic constipation?,"Hi, I am sorry for the health situation your son is in. If you are sure he slept fine and not overheated, then, the symptoms he is having suddenly might be related to possible viral infection with GI complaints. I advise to:- monitor his body temperature- if he is not able to eat or drink anything, then, send him to ER for immediate evaluation and treatment; he might need intravenous perfusions- if he can eat/drink, then, give him plenty of water with OTC ORS, and light meals (yogurt preferably or juice)- let him rest moreOnce again, if no improvement within the next hours, send him to ER. Wish fast recovery!Dr.Albana ","Hi today my 5 yr old son woke up saying he was hot. Within 2 minutes of his waking and walking to bathroom he fell down to the ground crying in pain (belly pain-belly button area) then began to vomit- only bile came up. Once he had some water that came back up, toast, crackers, ginger ale- all came back up each time he tried to eat/drink. However, this only lasted 4 hrs... I am wondering if this could have been from being overheated? He slept fine and woke early then went back to bed (in my bed for 2hrs) after is when he woke saying he was hot." -55223,How to cure the condition of agina?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that this test is quite safe. It can be associated so some rare adverse effects like : cardiac arrhythmia, allergic reaction, heart attack or chest pain, but they have been observed in a very low percent of patients who go through this test. There is no accumulation of the substances in your body after repeated tests. So, there is no risk of accumulation after some years. I would recommend repeating cardiac stress test every year, instead of this test , because it is less invasive and you do not need any injections. Only if suspicions are raised in cardiac stress tests, nuclear stress test should be done. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","Since moving to a new community 2 years ago, I have been advised by my cardiologist to have a nuclear stress test each year. My overall condition seems to be stable and I am wondering if this test is necessary on an annual basis and what the negative effects of nuclear exposure might be." -158866,Is surgery not required for a sublabral foramen?,"Hello,What I can infer from your complaints is that you may be suffering from cervical spondylosis. It is a condition in which the cervical spine (neck part) will wear off and cause pinching of the nerves. It, in turn, will result in tingling and numbness of the arm and hand. There are various aggravating factors like poor posture, jerky movements which can aggravate these common treatment measures are physiotherapy. I would suggest you consult your orthopedic surgeon to have a look. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar ","I experienced neck stingers playing college football thirty years ago and it comes back to visit with a vengeance. I know sometimes what triggers it and sometimes I don t. Very painful, just at the neck and small portion of the left shoulder. Lasts weeks, months and this episode is in the third week. I ice it, massage it, push up under the chin with little relief. Aleve is no help." -110399,What causes a high ESR and TLC?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of skin infection in nipple area is more. You are having swelling and discharge on pressing, these suggest abscess formation and oozing is mostly pus. So you need to get done surgical dressing if that abscess. You need surgical dressing, antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs. Wear cotton undergarments only. Avoid moisture and keep proper hygiene of nipples. Don't worry, you will be alright. You have not done anything wrong, but get done surgical opinion and dressing. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","One of my Montgomery tubercles was half size of my nipple and rock hard, this morning I gave it a slight squeeze and felt it pop and something ooze out but the skin didn't break and nothing came out, it is of normal size now but tender. What was it and have I jst cause damage to myself??" -34743,Will lemon juice reduce the motility of sperm and prevent pregnancy?,"Dear Madam,Your suspect is right. Lemon juice is acidic and it can affect the motility of the sperms and quality of the semen. Please stop using lemon juice for vaginal douching just before the intercourse. Do ot use any deodorants also which are harmful to the sperms. If at all you want to have a vaginal douche before intercourse, you may use plain water. If there is foul smelling discharge from your vagina, there is likelihood of vaginal infection. Please get examined form the doctor, may be at ER and get treated. Even vaginal infection also affects the sperm motility and semen quality. Initially you may try by discontinuing the lemon juice douche. However, still if there is any problem in conception, I do not see you have any alternative that visiting a Gynaecologist. Hope this helps you. ","I dont have money. I am just an ordinary lady trying to a child. My husband has lost his job for the past two years. My husband complains of odur in my Virgina, so i normally put lime juice before sex. Can it change the motility of the sperm and prevent pregnancy" -230002,What causes erection problems and reduced size for testicles?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Sunnath or popularly known as circumcision, is a very simple surgical procedure with which the extra foreskin from male penis is removed. Circumcision can be performed at any age and there is no risk at all. Recovery time will be from a week to one month according to the situation. It is a surgical wound and it takes its time to heal. There is no risk in traveling after a week. Nothing to worry for you. Go ahead and consult a surgeon.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Till what age a person can undergo Sunnath operation ? I am now 32 years old not married, virgin. Is it possible for me to do the operation ? I heard about the recovery will take one month but how about the pain and dressing style ? Travelling and others please specify. thank you" -176551,Suggest treatment for Glioblastoma,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Technically speaking the brain is the center for controlling all functions in the body. This includes important effects like wakefulness, breathing, heart beats, digestion, mobility and many other functions, The moment a person is supposed to be brain dead, the other organs are made function using artificial methods. This means the persons brain is actually not doing any work but the rest of the functions are being taken care of artificially. The heart and lungs are connected to the ventilator. The kidneys are connected to dialysis and the persons vital functions are extended. In this way, if proper care is given, the patient can stay without any further complications for up to a week under normal circumstances and then the ventilator is cut off. However under special circumstances and with legal support, brain dead individuals have been maintained for a month on life support. ","Get your Health question answered in 3 easy steps Hi, I am Dr. A.S. Keerthi (Neurologist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below. Ask a Doctor Now 167 Doctors are Online Public Forum Home » Brain and Spine How long can a person live if brain is dead" -45607,Suggest treatment for rashes,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicI will keep a possibility of fungal infection/tines cruris. The lesions are usually annular patches with red, scaly margin which extends peripherally and central clearing.Involvement of inner thighs is classical of fungal infection/tinea cruris. Bilateral involvement is commonScaling/peeling is a feature in fungal infections.A KOH preparation made from the scale taken from the area can be scanned under the microscope for fungal elements and would be confirmatory of fungal infection.Itching is subjective in individuals and may be absent in early stages.I would suggest that you may use an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotriamzole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeksIf the rash does'nt respond as expected Or if it worsens, you may visit a specialist dermatologist for a review.Regards ","5 year old son has large rash-like (welt) on both thighs with red outlined and the middle is normal skin color, he is coming off of a low grade fever for 4-5 days , nothing now. He has had a cough for approx. 1 week. Minor itching, no puss like, not pimple like, not small," -136277,"Red bumps on inner elbow, stomach, pelvis. Due to cat fur allergy?",you have not told whwther you got xray shoulder if no fracture there is soft tissue injury which needs rest and arm support it takes 3 week rest to recover fro soft tissue injury and if these is soft tisue injury the movements involved which has sharing of nerves causes pain ,"I hurt my shoulder wrestling two weeks ago. As soon as I hit the ground it hurt and I felt like I could barely move it. Later in that night it was extremely sore to the point of barely being able to move it and it even hurt when I laid down in my bed. It slowly got less sore but it still hurts to put on my book-bag, lay down in bed on that side, move in a punching motion at full speed, leave still for a while, and it hurt extremely bad after a sneeze yesterday. Any thoughts?" -2528,Are frequent urination and clots in urine signs of pregnancy?,Hello. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, I had sex on the second day of my period, then my bleeding stopped. After five days, I had a pregnancy test and it was negative. But, now I am having frequent urination with burns and sometimes a single clot in urine. Am I pregnant?" -176232,What causes stiffness and pain in neck along with tingling in arm?,"Hi, itching is not a usual symptom of Cervical Canal Stenosis, it will be better that you discuss this issue with your operating surgeon, as itching could be because of any other reason. Thank you. ","I have been diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis and will be operated on in about a month. My biggest concern is that my major symptoms are sever itching of both of my arms, especially at night. I know that numbness and pain in the arms is a common symptom of cervical spinal stenosis, but what about my symptom? I am hoping that the surgery will alleviate this extremely uncomfortable symptom. I appreciate your response." -52789,How expensive is cardiac catheterisation?,hello .dear in all patients with aortic valve replacement ... Warfarin is used life long.so unfortunately you have to use throught out your life... its so used as its blood thinner.let me explain you what our cardiologist taught .as your value is artificially placed in your heart it has the tendency to form blood clots and Warfarin will reduce blood clot formation. Secondly- Ascard used to relive the chest pain and also REDUCE THE TENDENCY FOR BLOOD TO CLOT which commonly occur in valve replacement cases you can reduce the doses ONLY UPON ADVICEThirdly- carvido is used for high blood pressure and also increase oxygen demand for heart muscle which is necessary for valve replacement patients like youCONCLUSION: YOU HAVE TO USE THESE MEDICINES FOR A LIFE TIME as ii daily see the heart pateints in our hospital.. still you can approach your cardiologist for satisfaction ,"Sir, My open hear surgery was done on 26th August, 2008 and my AORTIAORTIC VALVE REPLACED DUE TO vegetation. Since then I used following following medicine on daily basis: -ASCARD 75 MG WARFRAIN 7.5 MGCARVIDO 6.5 MGPlease let me know your expert view how much time I use this medicine." -207009,What do visible veins on body of a child indicate?,Thank for you query at health care magic. from history it seems your child has small penis. i suggest you to consult a pediatrician as soon as possible only after seeing it size we can say is it normal or due to some endocrine disorder. Hope this information will help.RegardsDr Deepak Vaishnav ,hi dr. thanks for your service. actually my son is 7 months old and we are muslim so need to do khatna ( Circumcision ) when we went for this to the dpecialist he told us this is small one so come back after one year and my son has small penis could you please advice on that. what should i do? what is the treatment for that. wait for your early reply. thanks -11829,My son is 4-year-old has gas trouble and constipation. Please advice.,"Hello. 1. Please increase water consumption for the child and reduce the amount of bread and bread products that may or may not be consumed. 2. As of now, you can start the child on some laxative like syrup Duphalac (Lactulose) which will help the child to pass stool. Please give syrup Duphalac 7 ml twice a day with plenty of water for 10 days and observe. 3. SOS if the child still needs help in passing stools, you may give a Dulcolax pediatric suppository (Bisacodyl). ","Hello doctor, My son is 4 years and 10 months old. His weight is 16.3 kg, and height is 3'6"". He had blood in stool six months ago and was treated with antibiotics. Now he has gas in belly, constipation. He was tested for occult blood in stool was found negative. Deworming was done the previous week. Now he does not want to take food as earlier." -232217,What causes red spots on the head of the penis?,Hello..Causes pain in the testicle and abdomen in your case may be:-Infection-Stone in urogenital tractYou should meet urologist as you may require testing in form of ultrasound of whole abdomen with testis and culture-sensitivity of discharge. Then treatment will depend on investigation findings. Till that time drink plenty of waters.Take care.99doctor.com ,"hi doc, having been having strange pain in my testical and abdominal pain. I notice the pain three weeks after having sex with a woman I have been dating.Before that I have not had sex or dated for 2 years.i notice a white ,saliva like discharge.Three weeks later I started having pain in my testical and obdominal. she said she has not had sex in the last 6 months.So where did this pain comes from....Thank you" -237396,What causes anxiety attacks having high blood pressure?,"Hello,Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) transmission occurs by sexual, injections, or my mother to child root. Contaminated body fluid in contact with blood can transmit HIV. Fecooral route is not a mood of transmission of HIV. You have touched his feces, but the risk of transmission is very rare. Flu-like symptoms can be due to the psychological stress of getting infected. Still, have any doubts get your P14 essay done for HIV after about four weeks. The test is earliest to detect infection.Regarding compulsive nail-biting, the disorder some times represent underlying anxiety. Onychophagia or nail-biting can result in several complications. Consult a psychiatrist for its treatment. Medicines like fluoxetine are very useful. Behavioral methods help to decrease undesirable behavior.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi ","Greetings doctor, I have been biting my fingernails (Including the skin surrounding it) for more than 15 years and I am unable to stop it...What concern me the most is that there is a HIV positive housemate and I accidentally touch his feaces with my exposed fingers while cleaning the toilet bowl just 5 minutes after he left the toilet.....5 days later, I suffered some flu like symptoms, sorethroat and some muscle aching and a small swollen lymph node.....Is there a possibility I am infected?" -100122,How to treat lump in my wife s head?,"Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.You possibly might be correct in presuming it to be an infected sebaceous cyst. Even though it might subside with anti inflammatory and antibiotic drugs, I would suggest you to see a general surgeon to avoid any other complication, and recurrent infections of the cyst.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","Hi, I recently shave my genital area (about 2 months ago), a week or so after I notice a small lump under the skin on my penis shaft...... Regretfully, I have tried to squeeze this, and it has becom larger and slightly tender...... It is not attached to the penis, and can be move around under the skin, therefore, I presume that it is a sebacious cyst....... As it is now larger, has it become infected? shall I just leave it alon for a while or do I need to see a doctor?" -246043,Is there any home remedy for abortion ?,Hi The disease you are hinting at calls for very very regular treatment and never do the mistake of leaving allopathic medicines in between as this leads to resistence and then very few option are left while complications multiply. Medicines in all other pathies do exist but not worth taking a chance. You may wish or not this medicine is a must. No other option. dr_lakhanpaul@yahoo.co.in ,"i m 26/f, weighing 40kg, i can t take allopathy medicine .please suggest homeopathy hospital where i can be treated in delhi.i had water in my lungs & had fever since 10-15 days..." -159733,What causes bone growth after a craniotomy?,it's normal. Dent was there from beginning but you noticed it after fall. moreover fat content and strong muscles are there in buttocks. Unequal fat distribution might lead to dent like apperance but it's normal ,"i fell down inside my home, it was only 6 steps, but i landed hard on my buttock and shoulder impact, this was a month ago, i am still in pain, i went to the hospital , and they said nothing serious and that it would heal over time, but i have since noticed a large dent im buttock cheek, is this normal" -167404,Suggest remedy for pain and soreness due to injury on ankle,"Hello,Any pain in left side chest with radiation in left arm should not be ignored and treated with emergency.You should go to heart specialist and get your ECG. If there is any heart problem then you start treatment with blood pressure medicines. Also some time you might need 2d echo. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ","A couple days ago I noticed very unusual sharp pain in my left arm and it hurt very bad. It went away, but now I ve had very sharp pain in my chest today. It feels like a pulled muscle and it hurts when I swallow, eat, drink, or even move in a certain way. I m starting to get very scared. Any ideas of what might be wrong?" -116884,What are the side effects of AKT 4 and AKT 3?,"Hi, Anbesol Gel contains benzocaine, a local anesthetic for application to gums. Hence, it can be taken with pain killer - Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (5/500mg). There is no known drug interaction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist ","Hi, I am taking hydrocodone- acetamin 5-325mg for pain from PDT (photodynamic therapy) treated with topical levuin yesterday, Mytooth just broke, is it okay to use over the counter anbesol on my tooth. Don t usually use medications and that is severaldifferant meds in 24 hours," -209303,Does a toddler with cough and mild fever require medical attention?,"Fever due to sore throat are common in children and could be either due to viral cause or due to certain bacteria like Streptococcus. Although in case of a viral cause, no response would be there, the antibiotic course of 5 days needs to be completed. Give some antiallergic like levocetirizine alongwith paracetamol to reduce the temperature. Meftal P contains mefenamic acid which is more effective than paracetamol in reducing temperature and can also be given. Sponging with water at room temperature will also help. If the child is active and not lethargic during normal times, you need not worry. Just continue the treatment you are offering him. Gurgling with lukewarm water would give him relief. ",My son is 9 1/2 yes old.he was diagonised with slight throat infection. He was prescribed monocef 100 o syrup for 5days.3 days have gone by but fever keeps coming after a gap of 10-12 he s or even sometimes 4-6 he s gap which is concerning me.his food intake is normal n no signs of vomiting or any other problems.he s active when fevers not the too.but lethargic when he has.plz help -124869,"Pain in the lower rib cage, epigastric pain and tenderness. Abdominal CT scan, MRI normal. Kidney stones detected. Tried gabapentin, steroids and omeprazole. Could this be hernia or endometriosis?","Hi ! Possibly you have had a food poisoning which can give rise to cramps in the stomach followed by diarrhoea and vomiting. The sweating and extreme blood rushing in the ears may be due to over stimulation of the autonomic nervous system. Simply taking imodium will not cure your infective pathology in the stomach. You have to take appropriate antiobiotics on consultation with your family physician, and also take care to hydrate yourself prperly with an adequate urinaty output. Good luck. ",On way home from work tonight I started experiencing extreme stomach cramps which lead to feelings of diarrhea . By the time I found a place to stop I also experienced sweating and extreme blood rushing in the ears along with dry mouth. The blood rushing in my ears lasted maybe 15-20 minutes after I was able to relieve myself but now seems to come and go at times even hour or so laterDiarrhea is almost gone to amodium for that -114735,Can Abuterol cause body pain?,"Hi, Vomiting is a common side effect of both. Moreover clarithromycin may reduce the efficacy of microgynon. If you are using microgynon for birth control, you may be at increased risk for pregnancy or breakthrough bleeding. So you should use an alternative or additional form of birth control during or after treatment with clarithromycin. Vomiting can be minimized by taking these drugs after meals. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ","Hi on the same day I started microgynon 30 at night I had to start clarithomycin 500mg every 12 hours for a UTI, usually 7/8am and pm. I have vomited every night. This is my third day in both. Which is making me sick? Should I keep taking both. Many thanks in advance." -203983,Suggest quantity of Lactodex that has to be given to 6 days old,"thanks for asking I gone through your question.your 9.5 month daughter having fever of 39.2, with running nose. she is playful Most of fever with running nose are due to viral illness. generally it take 3-5 days to recover. if i would your pediatrician , i advised you what you taking already baby paracetamol. Dose of paracetamol is 15 mg per kg per dose . can be given up to 4 times per day. I baby is having discomfort with running nose i would suggest syp citrizine 1.25 ml twice a day for three days . It is myth that people correlate symptoms of loose motions, fever or running nose with teething , There is no correlation found in modern medicine. process of teething is continuous generally from 6 months to 2.5 year of age . your child should recover with above mention medicine . and not to forget to MMR vaccine that should be given at completed 9 months of age thanks ","My 9 1/2 month old daughter has a temp of 39.2 and a runny nose. She is happy to sit and let me wash her down with cool water. But she is fairly happy within herself. She has a little cough which she normally seems to get when shes teething , and she is teething just now. She is talking away and drinking water. I have given her some baby paracetemol (calpol) to help bring her temp down. Do u have any suggestions?? What it could be?" -76988,How can acute retroperitoneal fibrosis pain be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Before that I want to know the description of the lesion in the kidney. Please ask your radiologist for a detailed description. If it is a simple cyst or a simple renal calcification or stone you need not to bother. Otherwise depending on the size of the lesion you will need follow-up. What exactly is the type of renal cancer which effected your father? There is a chance of you getting similar one depends on the type. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Susmitha Chandragiri ","I recently had an MRI done for leg numbness and pain also very limited movement to lift my right leg, I have an appointment this coming wk with an ortho Dr. shows some bulging and minor tear in L3-4 plus alot of other things. Also what concerns me more is evaluated lesions at the right kidney, which when I was called with the MRI results this was not mentioned. My father had a kidney remove because of cancer , should I be concaened and should I insist on follow up care." -113856,Suggest pain management medicines for Lupus caused joint pain.,"Hello Gani .As you know that SLE is a systemic disease that involves various organs.And that is a really good thing that your disese is under control now.SLE patients can obviously live absolutely normal life as other normal persons, hence you can go ahead with marriage.After that ,you can plan for pregnancy also as fertility rates of a SLE patient is same as a normal person.so don't worry about it.But i would like to advice you certain things to be taken care of before getting pregnant, are as following :1. Make sure that your disease is not active at least for 6 months.For that you can go for routine blood tests including cell counts ,Liver and renal function tests ,Urine examination ,C3 complement and Anti ds DNA antibody levels.2. ANA profile, Anti cardiolipin antibody and lupus anticoagulant tests are the tests which can guide us in screening and monitoring of pregnancy.3. There are chances that lupus features may reappear during pregnancy so keep regular follow up with your Rheumatologist.Lastly,yes there are slightly more chances of all autoimmune disease(like SLE) to run in families as compared to other person without any family history getting SLE.I hope this answer will help you.Thank you .Regards. ","Hi ,I am gani, I got Diagnose as SLE infacted. Now I am 27 years old. I got this at the age of 19. I have stopped consuming drugs from past 5 years. Now my parents are forcing to marry me. Can a SLE patient get marry. Will this disease transfer to my childrens.." -148483,Is it safe to take anti malaria medicine frequently for sickle cell anemia?,"HIWell come to HCM You have not mentioned the percentage of hemoglobin here, the history of your father is nothing to take with this, lowering of iron is directly related with the hemoglobin level, the mostly likely cause would be intestinal leak or oozing of blood, some chronic infection or infestation and these need to be investigated, hope this information helps. ","I am anemic and have had 5 iron infusions over the past year. No reason has been discovered yet. My father is recurrent malaria positive and was so before I was born. Is this something I need to be concerned with? Also, my platelets altough in the normal range are low." -186349,For how log a ductal cancer patient can survive on radiation?,Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problems.Stage 4 colorectal cancer has very poor prognosis .Life expectancy is less then 1 year.For peritoneal carcinomatosis systemic chemotherapy is treatment of choice. Another way is local instillation of chemotherapy drugs. Direct injection of chemotherapy drugs in peritoneal cavity can be done laparoscopy Cally.So discuss these option with oncologist. ,My husband was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer with metastasis to the liver. When he had a liver resection in July 2013 the surgeon found 3 cancerous nodules in the right diaphragm and removed them. He had a questionable small tumor that responded to folfox and avastin therapy. In January his ct scans of the chest and pelvis were good and his CEA was 3.2 so we decided to hold chemotherapy for 3 months to evaluate the lung tumor. In April the CT scan of chest showed an increase in size of tumor from 1.4 cm to 2.5 cm. The ct scan of the pelvis showed 2 tumors in the omentum that are 1.4 and 1.6 cm in diameter. The oncologist recommends chemotherapy with folfiri and avastin. According to the research systemic chemotherapy is not that helpful with peritoneal carcinomatosis. Is there any other treatment available for him? -99754,What causes a lump on the right side of the groin?,welcome to Health care magic.1.If you are in the reproductive age group with recent pregnancy - the lump in the breast are expected in some cases.2.This kind of lumps are formed due to the ductal ectasia ( when the ducts get obstructed)3.An hormonal treatment could help in the treatment.4.If does not resolve - repeat ultrasound and you need to have FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology / BIOPSY before excision.5.As depending on the nature of the cells the operative extensions will be different.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ,"I have found a small mass in my left breast last nov. 2008, after I found it, i went to the doctor quickly then the Doktor was advise me to go on in mamo so the result is only the image of the small mass so the Doktor said we make another test so that we know if it is cancerous or non-cancerous then she give me the two of option biopsy and surgery. I choose surgery so that 100% they can take out my small mass. But when I've got to the doktor for surgery he makes another test then he told me that this is gone when i have a baby. So no need to make a surgery. Is there a medicine to cure this mass in my left breast?" -248185,Are numbness in fingers and pain on the left hand side dangerous?,First if all u need to cosult an orthopeditian for fixing the fracture.otherwise it is difficult to manage the pain.take tab etoricoxib 90mg once a day ,"at 78yrs old a female fell on concrete patio, and fractured my left shoulder humerous bone, and dislocated my pain has gotten worse have had occapational therapy, and outpatient therapy has progressively gotten worse, take hydrocodone every 6hrs, and still doesn;t ever completely eleviate this pain....what can be done, do not want to take more than prescribed..... angela" -49085,Are fluctuating blood pressure levels a matter of concern?,"Hi, During CPR the ribs may get injured or even rib fracture can happen. If pain persists, consult a physician and get evaluated. Wishing all the best. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,      Dr. Shinas Hussain ",Hi my dad is in hospital after going into cardiac arrest twice on Monday. He was put into an induced coma and was wakened last night. The ecg came back clear after having a stent put in. Is it normal for him to have severe chest pain possibly after the cpr? -239812,What causes songs running in mind continuously?,DearWelcome to HMWe understnd your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Self diagnosis is dngerous. You should unergo the psychometric tests of assessment. What if your worries about ADD and learning difficulties are just an illusion?. What if you were just imagining them and acting as if you actually have them? That is where you have to be careful. Please visit a clinical psychologist and get yourself assessed and be peaceful and get treatment if the problems exist.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ,"I have had a learning disability ever since I was a toddler. I also believe, I have ADD. I am a very mellow (very low blood pressure) person. I do stress out a lot when I struggle to learn. But I keep it private. I do not want to go through a battery of tests. I would like to take a drug to help me to relax. I do not have any addictions. I do suffer from severe insomnia. Any suggestions for me? I am currently not taking any meds. I am a 55 yr. old female. I would like to be able to have better focus on what I am doing or learning as I mature. Thanks for any advice." -108102,Could black mold lead to costochondritis?,Hi thanks for contacting HCM....Noted you are diagnosed with asthma...For its confirmation pulmonary functional test done....Auscultation will reveal rhonchi....Here if asthma confirmed salbutamol pump taken sos...If not effective we have to start formetrol plus budesonide low dose pump...of 200 mg once daily....Inhaler should taken with proper technique..So learn it from staff of hospital...For sore throat swab can taken for culture and appropriate antibiotic given...Regular follow up needed....Hope your concern solved.Take care...Dr.Parth ,"Hello, I am 27yr old female and weigh 62kg. I have never had any major health problems. Seven days ago I suddenly had some chest pains and difficulty in taking deep breaths. I am typically very healthy but over the past few weeks have felt very tired and as though my legs muscles in particular were aching all of the time. I saw my GP last week who did some tests and diagnosed me with asthma. However I did not find the 'salbutamol' pump very effective. In addition to this I often felt quite nauseous after using the inhaler so have not used it for the past two days- there has been no adverse affect to my breathing but I still generally feel unwell. Sometimes I just need to lie down as I feel so sick and exhausted- usually at night time. I had a full blood count last week and the results were all normal. I also have eczema and have had an on-going sore throat for a few months. I do not have swollen glands or a fever at all. Thanks in advance for any help! Folu" -133288,Why was Asthma puff dosage reduced that has now worsened my condition?,"HI Thank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern if this is allergic asthma then you have to take care for underlying allergic factors, you have to keep the child from this, and in my opinion you have to consult the good pediatrician form there you would get the complete information, and if this is not the allergic asthma then the underlying cause of this need to be ruled out, as long as the allergic problem is concern this will go away with the time, hope this information helps you, have a good day. ","My child is 7 year old (boy) and he gets this athma cough once in every month.I am using seroflow/forecart for almost 1 year .How long will he have to use that ? Can he play regular games,swim or climb ?Is there any other ways to avoid these attacks ? WWW.WWWW.WW" -53332,How to reduce blood pressure?,"hello,anxiety can increase heart rate but not during you are not having it.Physical activities do increase the heart rate and is normal phenomenon. Still you should get hemoglobin, thyroid test done. I guess you are not obese and don't have any snoring, interrupted sleep. ",Hi my name is kim I'm a 20 year ols female I have health anxietyand have been checked out many times cat scans bloodtests ekg a couple all healthy and all normal. My pulse rate used to be at a steady 82. For the past week its been in the high 90s. I don't know why during the day while I'm working my pulse will be at like 104. Can anxiety raise ur pulse constantly when ur not feeling anxiety -36524,"Irregular periods. Prescribed duphaston. Stopped, got period. Continue medicine, get pregnant?","Hello Thank you for your query. Duphaston contains progesterone. It is given for various indications. When it is given for delayed periods, it is taken for 5 days as you have taken. YOu need to investigate the cause of irregular periods. You might be having polycystic ovaries, thyroid dysfunction, high prolactin levels, endometrial hyperplasis etc. You should not take Duphaston by yourself, but on prescription and guidance by a Gynecologist. Please consult one for proper diagnosis and treatment. From 15th day onwards, it is given for indications like endometrial hyperplasia , polycystic ovaries etc. Take care. ",hi i am 26 years old and married since one year.....dont have a baby yet...i have irregular periods so went to the doctor and she prescribed me duphaston which i took for 5 days and after stopping it had my periods on 5th day...wanted to ask when should i take the medicine again....15th day of the cycle??? or on the same day on which i have taken duphaston??? -167,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -255814,Are periods delayed after taking unwanted 72 with lot of stomach pains ?,Now you can get pregnancy test and repeat it after one week. If both are negative then you are not pregnant. ,"hi doc, i have an unprotected sex on 7th of january this year, i took nordette as ecp (4+4) on the same day that we had sexnow on the 13th of january i had bleeding it lasted until yesterday (jan 15 2014), today (jan 16 2014) i had no more bleedingmy last period was december 26-30( lasted for 5 days, my normal duration is 5-7days)what im asking is, is it safe to assume that im not pregnant since i have my withdrawal bleeding already? or should i wait for my expected period which is expected to be on jan 26 2014what are my chances of being pregnant? please help me im so nervous i dont want to get pregnant yet" -221550,Swollen and red gums and lips. Why is tongue also sensitive?,"hello and welcome to hcm forum Dove1, according to the dental history provided by you it seems that you had undergone tooth preparation prior to cementation of a bridge. i would like to inform you that local anesthesia(novacaine) cannot change the tone or even affect your vocal cords in any way. i understand that your voice has become raspy following the dental work, for this clinical check up is required, in order to confirm the cause. therefore, i would advise you to visit your dentist soon. i assume that you do not suffer from any respiratory infection. on the whole, novacaine cannot affect your voice, i hope i answered your query, i wish you good health. ","I had some dental work done yesterday and they had to numb my mouth to prepare for some bridgework. Shortly after arriving home, I began to lose my voice...and today it is pretty raspy. Could this be from the novacaine? My throat is not really closed, just feels a little narrower than usuall. Should I contact the dentist?" -50147,What causes sudden dizziness and headache while treating high BP?,"Hello,The symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness may be due to low blood pressure. I would suggest to decrease the dosage of medications and monitoring the blood pressure ideally to maintain the average blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Ponnambalam V ",I have been on BP meds for many years. I m 67. The past two weeks I have had episodes of dizziness and lightheadedness and when I take my BP it is low - like 90/53. Last night I didn t take my usual BP meds and my BP was 122/70 this morning. Is there something I should be worried about? I worry about everything! -9059,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -158125,Which specialist doctor should be consulted for numbness in the toes?,"Hi, I would advise you to: -use anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen -use topical anti inflammatory creams -use cool compresses. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hello. I have osteoarthritis in my right knee with pain and unable to straighten the knee completely now I am also having a lot of pain in my right buttocks when I get up from sleeping or from sitting in a chair it talk a few minutes to get my right leg to walk the pain is also when I try to lift my right leg up when in a sitting position My -43395,Suggest remedies for psoriasis,"Hello,I can understand your concern for psoriasis and its involvement on body, scalp, ears, face, legs torso and feet and nails.Psoriasis is a long running disease and needs proper best treatment. In my patients I use multiple types of therapies including oral and topical treatment. Methotrexate is the mainstay of the therapy and in most of my patients I prefer to give the same after thorough blood investigation related to liver especially because of its own blood and liver related side effects. It has to be always taken under dermatological advise other wise can cause serious side effects.I suggest you to meet a dermatologist and go for complete blood counts and liver function tests to know whether this can be started or not.I also prefer to give various potency steroid creams for the early resolution of the lesions and liberal moisturization.All the best. ","I have psoriasis all over my body, scalp, ears, face, legs torrso and feet and nails. i have taken lots of tome of work as it can get very painful, i am worried that i could lose my job as somethime my skin is to sore to even wear clothes. I am also starting to get pains in my hips and legs whilst walking, do you thing i wouldb be entitled to d.l.a?" -16774,Is there an ayurvedic remedy for vitamin D deficiency and body pain?,"Hi. According to your attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your BMI (Body Mass Index) is 27. This suggests that your weight is more than normal. You need to reduce your weight. Obesity also leads to low level of vitamin D in blood and increases joint pain. You have mentioned that you have undergone body massage. As of now you can start with Bonton granules 1 teaspoon with milk twice a day and tablet Asthiposhak 2 tablets after food twice a day. Continue with your current medication. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to an ayurveda specialist online -->  https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor, I have vitamin D deficiency. The test report says that the count is 2 ng/mL. I had an oil massage last week. Now I have joint pain, tiredness and I get depressed very soon. Is it related to the body massage? Is there any cure for it in ayurveda?" -201147,What causes redness to the testicles of a 20 month old?,Hi...amoeba infection in a kid of this age is extremely unlikely. The stool report si normal. Nothing to worry about it. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"my baby is 6 months old now.. he was treated for ameobiasis last month when he is about 5 months.. this week he make 3 to 4 bowels, i bring for test his stool.. result is soft consistency, yellow in color, no ova/parasite seen, rbc 0-1, wbc 8-10, bacteria 5... what should i do?thanks" -36078,"Trying to conceive. Did laproscopic surgery for ovarian cyst, everything normal. Failed IUI. Need for fertisure?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Fertisure F is an ovulation inducing medicine in females and helps in improving the quality of sperms in case of males/. You can take this as advised by your gynecologist.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal Regards, Dr. RakhiTayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","Hi, I am trying to conceive for 2 years now. 3 months back I had a laproscopic surgery for ovarian cyst. Now everything is normal..... periods are regular, ovalution taking place, eggs formation is there......latest was 19.5 mm and ruptured. I went through IUI last month, but no success. Now my gyn has sugested fertisure f for me and m for husband. Whats the purpose of these medicines as I am alredy taking vitamins, minerals, iron and antioxidants in form of dietary supplements from Nutrilite. I am on a right way?" -189643,"Extremely fatigued, low grade fever, frequent urination and chills. Had uterine cancer and hysterectomy. What are the findings?","Hi, What for the smear test has done? Precancerous cells means what? The exact report to be produced. Anyway, bleeding after stopping the pill is normal but type nature of bleeding to be looked for. Clinical examination is necessary. Right now nothing to worry. Probably you want to say about the report of pap smear, in this case pap smear report to be repeated after 6 months. Take care. ","I had my first smear test in February, I was told I had precancerous cells, I had treatment to have them lazered off. Everything has gone well, through all that I decided to stop taking the pill. I have had my period since stopping the pill and I'm not due again until 1st may, however I have started bleeding again now, with everything that's been going on down there, is this normal after stopping the pill?" -67724,Suggest treatment for typhoid,"Hi,It seems that this is local allergic reaction due to insect bite.Give antihistamine medicine like Benadryl or Cetrizine for 2-3 days.Apply triple actioncream locally.Ok and take care. ","my 2 yearold had, about 4 days ago, what looked like typical uk midge/gnat insect bites, 2 on one hand and one on his forhead, after a few days they have got smaller but developed a red ring around them. they dont seem to be irritating him.... any ideas?" -7974,Is it necessary to get a temporary bridge before a permanent bridge on teeth?,"Hi. Your temporary bridge was just for the time being that your dentist might have thought permanent will take time for fabrication, so temporary was only for your comfort and esthetic issues. Temporary is generally given if there is a delay in permanent and to check if the patient will be comfortable with the size, color and all or not. It is good that your permanent bridge has been fabricated before time, you just need to take this much care that when tomorrow before fixing permanent finally you will be asked by fitting it in your mouth if it is proper in size and comfortable or not, so be very fair to yourself and your dentist and do tell him or her whatever you feel so after that it will be their duty to fix it up whatever problem may arise. ","Hi doctor, I am in the process of getting ready for a dental bridge, a total of seven teeth order of porcelain fused and then a crown, etc. Now, tomorrow I am supposed to get a temporary bridge. I got a call today that they are going to prepare my teeth tomorrow and go ahead and do permanent bridge but the price is still the same. Does this sound correct? I was charged including a temporary bridge but now I am not getting one, just permanent." -180842,"Has Leukoencephalopathy. A cardio problem found. Report shows normal sinus rhythm, rt. bundle branch block. Treatment?","HI HCM, Thank you for asking question, you have neurological disease, and renal problem too, one thing for sure you have to go for is "" serum electrolyte"" study, with creatinine level, if the electrolyte shows imbalance, then correct it, falling down sensation is one of symptoms in neurone disease, if you are taking alcohol then stop it, you just 43 take good care of your health, better discus this with your doctor, if possible get admit in hospital evaluate every possible condition, you will get good result if treated properly,, Have nice day. ","Hi and Thank you kindly. I have been sick for about a month. I live with my daughter & her family, since my divorce. I am 43 yrs. old, not in the best of health (Spinal Stenosis or degenerative disc disease, 6 of those discs are in need of surgery, I have peripheral neuropathy and nerve damage. But my question is about since I got out of the hospital from Kidney Failure, which was almost 3 weeks ago. I can go a day feeling okay...not as lethargic, sick to my stomach, no matter if I eat or not, Plus I have the most God aweful dizzy spells, even changing position, feels like I'm gonna fall off the bed. Now the last time I passed out, which I do alot!!! was 2 days ago. Please help me." -129810,Can sinus cause swelling under the eye?,"Yaa..definitely its due to severe allergy to pepper spray.........if he is an asthmatic/allergic person, pepprr spray/any irritant causes sudden lung blood supply constriction resulting in craving for oxygen..........AVOIDANCE IS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR ANY ALLERGIC CONDITION............if not subsiding please do use steroid sprays like fluticasone, beclomethasone dipropionate types response will be good with them.............needed to clean your entire house daily......an allergic person may sufer from reactions due to house hold dust ","My husband had an over exposure to OC Pepper Spray Fogger while working as Sergeant a prison. He can now descirbe his symptoms in more detail than when this happened. He had a brian injury with many lasting problems, neg mri/ct but lots of health issues. Loss of vision & hearing, right side weakness, etc... He now can say that when he was in this struggle with the inmate (in a Pepper Spray filled small wet shower 3handhelds 2 foggers) where sprayed, he stood up and felt like he was going to pass out, his sides felt like cement he said, like they wouldn t expand. He said his chest was tight, he pushed himself to finish with the inmate, he felt like he was going to throw up, and started spinning again, he was getting confused. To make a long story short, we are struggling to find a doctor who can undertand the toxic/anoxic effects of this stuff, he has over the 9 yr carreer been exposed countless times. This time he nearly died, he became unconcious shortly after. Could he have suffered anaphylactic shock??? His face and lips were red and swollen, bottom lip drooped." -27570,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -95802,Suggest treatment for a large lump on the head of a child,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM .I studied your query in depth.I feel concerned about it.In my opinion your husband is suffering from-MB cyst of knee joint with ? arthritis of the knee-USG knee would confirm it.Hope this would solve your query.Please contact again and I would love to attend your queries promptly.Have a good time. ","My husband just discovered a hard immovable lump about the size of half an egg on the inside of his leg, beside his knee. It feels like it s attached to a muscle. Is this cause for concern? It doesn t bother him and he s not aware that it s been growing at all." -246263,"What causes pain in head,chest and lower abdomen?","Hi, I cannot say in your particular case, but generally, infection (dental is usually overlooked by doctors), some metabolic diseases (diabetes?), and psychological can be all over diseases. It is quite common for the cholesterol medications to do this and certainly MOST drugs of abuse but only if someone is taking them. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","i am a 26 yr old man and i seem to be pysically tired all the time i recently had my bloods checked that were fine but i wake up aching and sore all over and struggle to get through a days work because i just want to sit down, i eat very healthy and drink lots of water too please help me" -102258,What does this chest CT scan test result indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely go to emergency room. Since you are active smoker, left-sided chest pain should always be evaluated for heart diseases first. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2D echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar symptoms. So apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Take simple painkiller like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. It is better to quit smoking as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hello. I am a 30 year old female, am underweight, and a smoker. A couple of hours ago I started havinf these sharp stabbing pains in the left side of my chest and feel short of breath. The pain seems to hurt more when I take deep breaths. Is this something I should be very concerned about and take a trip to my local emergency room or can it wait until I can schedule an appointment with my doctor? Thanks!" -130738,"What causes weakness, tingling and difficulty breathing?","As per your daughter's symptoms and treatment, u are going well.generally it takes 5 to 7 days to get rid off completely with this problem when bed rest is taken strictly. ","we think our daughter has yellow green algae poisoning after swimming in a lake in MN. She has had fever, rash, headache, nausea, asthsma like cough. She is 13 years old, 90 lbs. she is slowly getting better with antibiotics, albuterol, inhaler, and ear drops. Any idea how long it takes to recover from this, and how else to treat her?" -13150,What are the pink and red patches on the skin of penis?,"Hi. It seems like a fungal infection but that is itchy. Have you applied any medication over it? Yes, skin is very dry. Is your skin dry all over the body? If your skin is dry all over, it can be due to your thyroid problem. I will suggest if you can do scraping for fungus. It will confirm your diagnosis. Other possibilities can be annular lichen planus, psoriasiform lesions, but do not worry. Nothing is to be afraid of. You will get better soon. Tinea cruris, eczema, annular lichen planus, psorasis. Tinea. Apply combination of Hydrocortisone plus Isoconazole cream (like Hydrozole) BD. Apply Petroleum jelly 4 to 5 times a day. Maintain hygiene of area, wash with soap and water. Avoid using Dettol and other irritants. ","Hi doctor, I am 24 years old man. These pink or red patches grew on the skin of my penis about 5 to 6 weeks before. Not itchy especially and no pain. HBC, HCV, HIV1-2, Lues are negative. What could be these?" -68472,What causes swollen lymph nodes with stomach burning?,"Hi,Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.1800 CALORIES DIABETIC DIETMorning (6.00-6.30 AM) -     tea without sugar     one-cup     30 ml           (If desires)               1 Marie BiscuitBreakfast (0800-0900 AM) -     1 roti or chappati + green leafy vegetables                         Or               Bread two slices + Egg-one boiled (45 G)                Butter-20 Gms               +Milk-one glass     200 ml                         Musambi(sweet lime) or apple-1Mid-morning (10 AM)     tea without sugar     one-cup     30 ml           Lunch (0100-0130PM)                    1 small cup of cooked rice ( no Basmati) or                Chappati-3 medium sized (6"" diam)     25 G each                    Green vegetables-one large serving spoon (except potatoes)               Dal –one cup (moong/toor/udad)               Curd-one cup     /1 cup of butter-milk               Meat (chicken 1 piece)/fish-1 piece                                              Or               Paneer (100 G) –matar curry                         Salad (cucumber/kheera,onion,tomatoe,peas)          One vegetable preparation in the day may include either           Fenugreek (methi),spinach (palak),bitter gourd(Karela)Mid-afternoon (4 PM)          tea without sugar     one-cup     30 ml                          Biscuit (except sweet)-one Marie-biscuitDinner               02 chapatis/roti(Omit the curd only)          1 cup dal               1 cup of vegetables               1 glass of milk (no sugar) at bed timeNote:-a)     The following vegetables can be used liberally-karela, bhindi, palak, cabbage, cauliflower, methi, brinjal (baigan), beans, lauki, snake gourd, kundru,tinda, cucumber (kheera, kakdi), papaya green(kaccha papita), banana green(kaccha kela),drumstick(saijjan ki phalli) and tomatoes.b)     Foods to avoid-potato, carrot(gajjar), beetroot ,pumpkin(kaddu)and other underground vegetables(Muli,Shalgum,shakarkandi/sweet potato,arbi,pyaz)c)     Foods to restrict(not allowed unless permitted by doctor)-sugar,jaggery(gur),honey,glucose,sherbets,mithai,pastries,cakes,icecreams,candy,drinking chocolates, jelly, jam ,soft drinks, sweet chutney, brandy, beer, sweets, puddings, Horlicks, Bournvita,any other sweet preparationd)     Fruits to avoid-banana, mango, ripe(pacca)papita, apple, grapes, chiku.e)     One teaspoonful of methi to be soaked in cup of water over night and to be taken early in the morning.DO NOT ADD SUGAR OR GUR TO VEGETABLES AND DALS WHILE COOKING.Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.Mumbai ","My father is diabetic and now have malaria, he gets shivering in hand every day along with back pain and breathe trouble, shivering is about 10 to 15 mins. After that he is normal. Wanted to know a good diet plan since he is diabetic. He is only on liquids for past 2 days" -94952,Is it normal to get dark skin and lump under armpits during pregnancy?,"Hi,Dear,Good Morning and Thanks for your query to my virtual Clinic At HCM.I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns .Causes for lump under armpit area- as follows-Mostly they are Acute on Chronic boil,which is growing now.Check with ER Surgeon and check your fbs and pps, to resolve the worry.Don't worry of them,as they could be relieved with proper treatment.Hope above reply would help you to relieve of the issue you have.Welcome for any further query to ME and HCM.Wishing you a Fast Recovery.Write Good review for the benefit of my new patients.Click thanks ASAP after this.Have A Good Day.With RegardsDr.Savaskar ","hi, i am a 30 yr old male, fit, healthy, not overweight, eat well, non smoker etc. have quite a good size lump under my right armpit, non painful, not soft nor very hard, gland like texture. had smaller lumps checked last year at docs, blood tests etc all came back fine. not sure now if this large lump is new or an existing one that has grown. have history of lumps, had Gynecomastia as a teenager. generally feel well, no weight loss or fever etc just a bit concerned by the size of the lump and what it may be. any advice bar the obvious go see my GP would be appreciated. thanks" -231873,What is the treatment for penis weakness and wet dreams?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn Short: Small tear/friction might have caused thisExplanation: Friction with dryness /small tear might have caused this. SO, start applying oint soframycin over there and wait for 2-3 days. If it subsides then ok otherwise please visit a doctor for examination and treatment. Hope this helps you, please let me know. ","Hi,For some time now I have had a red rash under the foreskin of my penis and on my frenum I have a small straight cut which has been there for a while. I have tested for all std s and all clear. I have always tried thrush cream and it doesn t do anything. It can look very unattractive and almost looks like the skin is peeling" -189659,"X-ray showing tenderness in the lower rib, opacity noted. History of lung cancer and colon cancer. Worried",Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.There is a possibility of cancer but this isnt the first thing to think of. Most common causes of blood in urine is infection and kidney stones so he should rule out this first. Also he should check PSA levels and do prostate ultrasounds. Prosatte cancer has reletively good prognosis and even if this is cancer this is probably resectible and will leave no consequances. Wish you good health. ,Hi my dad is 68 years old he has been passing blood in urine and they have found something in bladder or prospate on a scan. He had a prospate operation a year ago and the shaved a large amount of prospate away he was very poorly for couple months after this operation but they tested it and was no cancerous now he has this blood in urine and something come up on scan and is very worried would this be serious? -141611,Need medication for back pain caused due to hemodyalisis,HiThanks for posting your query. First of all the adrenal nodule is not causing your back pain. A nodule in adrenal can be active or inactive. Active means it secretes hormones of adrenal gland in excess which causes symptoms like chest pain palpitations hypertension sweating ....I think you are having few of these. To confirm whether its active you need to get certain blood and urine test. These are 24 hour urine VMA . Revert back with test report. ,"I have just been told that an mri i had for lower back pain shows an adrenal nodule. I have had high blood pressure ( mild-moderate) for 8 yrs. lately I have had pressure in my chest especially after meals. I had echocardiogram and stress test all passed with flying colors. Physical in December showed no sugar in blood, no bad numbers for any profiles.What is this?" -191823,What causes leg and ankle pain in my daughter?,"Hi,The itching can be caused by candidiasis / fungal infection there, which is common in children with frequent wetting. For such cases, after confirming the diagnosis by direct inspection (sometimes needing a KOH smear examination). I used to give topical anti fungal creams like clotimazole fore 2 weeks. Regarding frequent urination, we have to rule out any urinary obstruction (like phimosis) or urinary infection. A urine routine examination, and sometimes an ultrasound will help. Kindly discuss once again with your doctor if symptoms persist.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 4 year old son has itching at bottom of scrotum and it usually results after he wets himself by accident. I recently noticed that the bottom of his scrotum is more enlarged like a small lump since I gave him a shower today and put 1% hydrocortisone on his itchy area. this was not as large before I gave him the shower. He has in the past few months periodically had frequent urination, has not been able to release it all or would say that he had to go very bad and then when he went to the bathroom nothing would come out. I took him to the doctor a couple of months ago about this frequent urination and accidents and the doctor informed me that it did not appear medical but perhaps he was just waiting to the last minute to use the bathroom. He did not have this problem a few months ago at all and has been potty trained since he turned 3. could the sudden puffiness/lump on his scrotum be the fabric softener on the towels and his underwear or detergent: I use arm and hammer detergent and downy fabric softener. What could be causing the itching?" -169940,What causes degenerative back disease?,"hiYou much show an orthopedic doctor.Pain in arches can be due to flat fleet or muscle imbalances,or excessive fatigue of feet muscles and ligaments on prolonged pressure of walking,standing on hard surfaces without adequate shock absorbing cushions in insole or on faulty foot wear, high heels etc.Treatment is contrast bath (alternate dipping in hot and cold water for 10 minutes,massage,elevation of feet on sitting, use of ankle support in day time, use of silicone in-sole in footwear,Take anti-infllammatory medicines and acetaminophen .Take short breaks from walking and standing.Do toe and ankle exercisesregards, ","2 months ago, my arch started having some pain off and on. I'm teaching in China this year and do a lot of walking. Recently, it started having more pain with the walking. This week the pain moved up into my ankle and even aching in my leg. I see swelling in my ankle. What can I do to help it stop swelling and relieve the pain. I am on my feet quite a bit and won't return to the US until July." -78389,Is the cortical thinning of the kidneys a matter of concern?,HelloThanks for query .You have undergone URS and fragmentation of stone in ureter 3 years abck but still has severe pain in abdomen on left side .Persistent pain in abdomen after URS could be due to stricture of ureter at the site of impaction of stone.Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Intra Venous Pyelography.(I.V.P)Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.Dr.Patil. ,respected doctor. Sir 3yrs before i had a pain in my left side kidney . After that i go to doctor .he gave me some medicine after that i had severe pain in my both kidney more in left kidney.urine came quickly .some time whole day not came .some time after every 20 minute.when i have test ivp its show swelling in my left kidney .and stone in ureter .after that i undergo laser surgery .and take out stone . sir after surgery i dont have releif stil i have pain. infection. And inflamation in left kidney.sir take lot of medicine .but no releif .urine is not came properly . -167948,What causes swelling of legs when back to work after revision hip surgery?,"Spasm or blood collected outside tissues was not treated properly post injury that gave rise to knotty ridge.You have many options at home and may be you tried these too. Hot and cold treatment, stretching, massage etc. Outside home Physiotherapists, electric stimulations etc are used.To my patients I have treated with simple, safe, economic things with positive results all my life. Thats by Ayurveda. First of all they are given turmeric powder drink 1/2 tsp in a glass of milk or water (warm) daily continuously for many weeks (even two months). Then massage with Ayurveda's Mahanarayan tel (oil). Its smelly but effective.Mahanaryan oil is commonly available in India. Elsewhere get online. I prefer to tell patients to first do hot fomentation by hot water or water bag and then genitally massage over knot and nearby areas. Continuous massage over a month or two and turmeric will show you what you expect. This oil will strengthen the muscles. It may be applied on joints too for strength. It will smoothen the knot. After about two hrs or more of massage, hot water bath is advised.Lesser smelly oils like Rumalaya liniment is available, but is not as effective. Abha guggul tablets of classic ayurvedic preparation is also herbal drug of choice for such conditions. May be added with turmeric for rapid relief.Hope it helps. ",I tore my bicep playing tennis. Haven t to play in 4 or 5 weeks. I ve gone out to courts 2 times and hit about 120 serves each time.I had no problem but steal afford to try and play.I have a knotty ridge bout an inch and ahalf long on top of the bicep. what kind of problems am I looking at. -169391,Suggest treatment for a broken humerus,"Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, you should be concerned and need to consult a ortho doctor early, as only by seeing the condition one can judge the magnitude of problem and thus provide you with appropriate solution.I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. ",My son had a blister on his big toe about 4 weeks ago. Since the blister has popped we have been unable to get his skin back to normal. He s had 3 deep cuts on his tiny big toe and the skin feels very rough like a callus. A couple of the cuts look fairly deep. We ve been putting medicine and trying to keep band-aids on his toe to get it healed. How do we get him back to normal? Should we be concerned? -15673,I am having sinus infection and bad smell from nose. What can this be?,"Hello. What are your symptoms like? Sinusitis symptoms are nose block, facial pressure or a headache, nasal discharge and a decreased sense of smell. This has to be objectively seen via nasal endoscopy or CT scan of sinuses. Has any been done on you? If so can you share with us the reports? Meanwhile, sinusitis is a multifactorial disease. It can be due to bacteria, fungi, allergy, pollution, biofilms and many other environmental factors. We have to clearly evaluate you based on history findings and investigations and then diagnose correctly. Only then the treatment can be tailored to your problem and then it will work. One size fits all treatment for sinusitis is wrong and useless. As a part of this, you may need a CT scan of sinuses, allergy testing of blood, skin prick testing if an allergy is compounding your sinusitis problem, nasal endoscopy, routine blood investigations, etc. You may be started on nasal sprays with corticosteroids and antihistaminics and mucolytics depending on your symptoms. Do write back to us, sharing all details about your disease and past treatment records. We shall assess everything and get back to you. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hello doctor, I had been having a sinus infection for four months. My doctor has tried everything. Now I have a bad smell coming out my nose. What can that be?" -58021,Suggest treatment for the keloid formation after heart surgery,"Hi,Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.It seems you have pulmonary flow murmur which is mostly benign or functional murmur. Rarely pulmonary murmur may be organic like pulmonary stenosis or pulmonary hypertension.2-D Echo-cardiography and color doppler study will confirm the underlying cardiac condition,if any.Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.Mumbai ",Murmer of heart is something serious? precautions to be taken? In pulmanary valve some flow of blood is more.What does it mean? Cardiologist says nothing to worry...suggest that after three years check up has to be repeated...what does a docter suspect? -190866,Is it alright to give chemotherapy to a person suffering from penis cancer ?,"colon cancer have familial predisposition like breast cancer,. and shadow in lung in 51 year age could be cancer. i suggest that instead of MRI ,HRCT is best option for lung cancer diagnosis. Biopsy must be taken to give exact histology of disease(NSCLC Vs SCLC) either by broncoscopy(if lesion lies central) or CT Guided(if peripheral tumor). ",My husband is 51 in very good healthnand has never smoked and works out all the time. He had his yearly Physical and had a chest x-ray and it came back showing a shadow on his lung. The Dr. has him going back for an MRI. His father died in his 50 s from cancer that started in his colon . Should I be concerned? -69166,Will a parasitic infection cause swelling of the stomach?,"Hello,Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you yeast infection never causes such a infection that causes black blood. Brown or clotted blood occasionally is normal. Your frequent yeast infection requires detail history for primary cause for it. I suggest you should be investigated for the culture and sensitivity of the yeast and treatment according to it.I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ","I was recently told I had a yeast infection and to take an over the counter treatment. After 7 days with no results, I felt like it was getting worse. I talked again with my doctor and got an examination. I still had a yeast infection. I was prescribed pills. Now another week has passed and I started my period and still have signs of a yeast infection, but now it s accompanied by thick black blood. What is wrong with me?" -195508,What causes stress and insomnia at the age of 15?,"Hi...Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.For your kid's weight and for the strength of the medication (160 mg per 5ml) you are having, you can give 1.5ml per dose.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",My infant son had his two month checkup today. He was given three shots in the leg and was recommended to take infants Tylenol. They did not provide a dose recommendation and he is only 8.14 lbs. I bought infants Tylenol from Walgreens and the box says it s 160 mg per 5ml. The syringe starts at 1.25 /2.5/3.75 up to 5 ml. -204698,What could cause penile itch in a 5 years old child?,"Hello. I just read through your question.The most likely diagnosis is a stomach virus. Typically, any virus can cause limb pain. The key here is to keep him well hydrated. As long as he does not dehydrate, he will be fine. If the symptoms persist beyond 2-3 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor. ",My son woke up this morning and said that his legs hurt...I asked him if he was hungry and offered him breakfast and he refused. I then took him to school and he complained about standing up on his legs and then his lips turned pale/white. 2 hours later the school nurse was calling me to come get him because he had thrown up 3 times in class. What could this be? -73921,Does ovarian cyst cause complications in conceiving?,"HAI WELCOMET TO HCM CHECK YOUR DAY 2 FSH,LH,THYROID,PROLACTIN LEVEL.tubal patency should be checked. semen analysis to be done.if every thing normal you can go for ovulation induction with follicular monitoring.you can try it for 6 months with IUI. ","Hi Doctor my name is Zama, m 27yrs old i realy ned to conceive i want a baby, i was given fertomids nw is 1 months prescribed by my gyno, my gyno said i dont have a problem but i dont get positive results can i continue and try i again mybe i will have a luck." -252139,Is persistent abdominal pain a sign of tubal pregnancy?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your query. PCOD is a menstrual problem where ovulation is disturbed & so the menstrual cycle remains nonovulatory & irregular, thus posing a problem in conception. This problem is seen more frequently these days being maily a prpoblem due to life style changes. * Still you need not worry, it's methodical management can reduce it's bad effects like infertility/ diabetes etc. To start with detailed physical examination / investigations ( CBC, Thyroid function tests, USG with ovulation study, hormonal estimation, insulin resistance test )The treatment plan is then decided - - Weight reduction ( regular exercises/ low calorie diet, are advised. a small amount of weight loss can correct the hormonal imbalance . Leaving smoking helps. - Hormonal imbalance can be controlled with Cyclical oral contraceptives. - Medicines like Mertformin, Clomiphene are tried to stimulate ovulation - If nothing helps, surgical drilling of ovaries is done. * For this you should approach a gynecologist & after pathological tests. follow her instructions . You will get positive results. Thanks. ",Hi I have went to the doctor because I'm trying to conceive and I've got sad news that my eggs are not releasing. I would like to know if I should give up the hope of becoming a mom or is there hope that there is something that I can do that will guarantee me that I will get pregnant. And also is my condition a very bad one? -173421,What is the cause of numbness in the forehead?,"Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!The knot on this region could be related to a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma. In my opinion it is not related to the headaches. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and a tissue ultrasound, in order to clarify its nature. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ","I am a 26 yo f, no significant health problems. I have a quarter sized hard, but not raised knot on the right side of my spine, where my neck and skull meet (hair line). It is hard and not moveable. I have had this knot since I was a teenager. I have a lot of headaches and tension muscle aches. What could this be?" -211208,What is the cause and treatment for fever in an infant?,"Hi...what your kid is having is a bacterial or bacillary dysentery. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. But blood in stools is a definite indication for starting antibiotics. I suggest you consult your paediatrician.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Starting Friday my three year old complaned of tummy ache and then went to the bathroom. She didn t make it to the toilet and her stool ended up on the floor my husband was home and described it as white mucus with some blood in it. Over the weekend she seemed mostly normal, her stools were loose and each time she went she said her tummy hurt. After she went potty she was fine. I didn t notice the bloody ish stools until tonight. Could that be a parasite? She has been playin with our kittens?" -156501,Why did my right toe get numb?,"Hello, The symptoms are consistent with a spasm of abdominal muscle. As a first line management, you can take drugs like baclofen for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I am a 31 year old female. My stomach feels like i pulled a muscle. Its near my bell button on my left side. The pain comes and goes. I won t have any pain for months...and then it will hurt for a few days. It hurt when I cough or sneeze or stretch in the wrong way. I am not pregnant. What is this? -172914,Suggest treatment for heaviness and stiffness in head,"Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!I agree with you that your symptoms could be related to sertraline withdrawal symptoms. You should know that these drugs should not be stopped cold turkey, because they may lead to rebound anxiety and headache. For this reason, I would recommend a gradual reduce in the dose until stopping. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best regards! ","I ve been taking sertraline for quite some time. I stopped taking a week or so ago, my doctor changed practices & I ran out. My fault, seeing doctor on the 29th. Anyway, I am experiencing slight dizziness or to describe a wobble in my head. Feels odd and want to know if this may be a result in discontinuing the medication. I didn t stop exactly cold but almost. thank you." -240006,Suggest remedy for mental health problem,"Hello,Drugs like olanzapine or resperidone help a lot in such conditions (psychosis). It is advisable to rule out organicity by seeing a psychiatrist in person as such symptoms can be due to several organic/neuroligical causes as well and where the treatment is entirely different.There is no need to panic, take her to a psychiatrist once and discuss her case in detail, let her be interviewed and with proper meds she will show significnat improvement in a week.Wish you good health.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Neuropsychiatry ",Hi I have a friend that has a lot of health issuse and tried bath salts and she has now had some sort of mental break down so I am trying to find out if there is a way to get it out of her system faster? Her symptoms consist of paranoia screaming and yelling at people delusions and seeing things that aren't there! -213172,What causes small bruise on bottom of lower lip?,"Hello Ulcer on the side is normal if it subsides within 2 weeks... if you have it for more than two weeks then you need to show to a dentist or ENT SURGEON to go for further examination.Use saline gargle and avoid spicy and hot food.if you are sure that it is increasing in size and is more than two centimetres, immediately show to a dentist.thank you. ","I HAVE A SORE ON THE SIDE OF MY TONGUE,I THOUGHT T WOULD GO AWAY ON IT'S OWN IT'S VERY PAINFUL IT IS SPREADING TO THE BACK OF MY THROAT,ONLY HALF OF MY THROAT IS SORE,AND ON THE SAME SIDE IT HAS TRAVELED TO MY EAR WHICH IS ALSO VERY PAINFUL NOW WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE REASONS FOR THIS??" -3728,I do not have dandruff but still losing hair. Why?,Hello. With your descriptions it seems that you are suffering from female pattern hair loss. If you can send picture of your scalp it will be better to diagnose. You did not comment on test reports. Are you a diabetic? Are you suffering from hypothyroidism? Since you are having heavy periods you should go for serum ferritin level and hemoglobin level. If you have diffuse hair loss you can start 2% Minoxidil 1 mL local application daily and tablet Biotin (vitamin H or vitamin B7 supplement) once daily. To see visible response it will take two to three months. Female pattern hair loss. Chronic telogen effluvium. Female pattern hair loss. Follow up monthly to a dermatologist online.--->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 38 year old woman and have been losing my hair for about six years. All tests came back negative. My GP prescribed a shampoo as she thought I had dandruff, but I have never had dandruff. I am taking Fexofenadine for urticaria and Naproxen for costochondritis. Also, I have a Mirena coil due to very heavy periods. I do have thyroid, diabetes and vitamin D issue. Any help would be great. Thank you." -130299,Can lung infection cause asthma like symptoms?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, here the vitiligo need to be ruled out if this is vitiligo then you need to see the dermatologist, such disease demands long term treatment, hope this information helps, take care. ",i am faceing lipe whiteing problem form last 4 month and but don't get any good result from my doctor and i think she could not under stand the proble. i am counsulting her from last 2 month but i can't find any good result he give me following tablets and tubes on 1st visit T folimax ---------20 Neosprorin H------01 on 2nd visit T. Trimop-5 ------10 T. Folispar--------20 on 3ed visit T. Trimop-5 ------20 Flutivate----------01 Tacroz------------01 please give me some gide line what to do ? -201042,Suggest treatment for enlarged liver and high SGPT level of a 1 year old,"IT IS BETTER YOU CONSULT PEDIATRICIAN, HE WILL EXAMINE YOUR CHILD FOR TONE ASSESSMENT, RESPIRATORY AND HR EVALUATIONAND IT S BETTER TO ADMIT THE CHILD FOR THE COUPLES OF HOURSAS CHILD ARE EASILY DETERIORATE...THANK YOU ","Hi, my daughter is 20 months old & I just caught her sucking on a skelextin ( I think is how you spell it), anyway it is a muscle relaxer. She only sucked on it for about a min & I took it away, but she was already spitting it out anyway. Should I take her to the emergency room? What can happen to her?" -78666,What are the symptoms and treatment for kidney infection?,HelloThanks for query .Your one week old grandson has been diagnosed to have his one kidney enlarged which was detected in intrauterine life .This could be either of the two reasons 1) The child has what is called as primary Vesico Ureteral Reflux (VUR) where urine goes backwards in ureter and kidney while the child passes urine 2) Congenital Pelvi Ureteric Junction obstruction .(PUJ obstruction ).Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen 2) Micturating Cysto Urothrogram (MCU)3) DMSA scanVUR leads to repeated episodes of UTI hence child has to be under care of Pediatrician and has to be given prophylactic antibiotics for 3-4 years .Dr.Patil.. ,My son & daughter in law just had their 2nd baby a week ago & the baby was diagnosed with a swollen right kidney & he is being monitored by a kidney doctor . How does this happen & what are the risks for him ? Is this something that he may grow out of or is it more serious ? My son states they were told when the baby pees it backs up a little . How serious is this ? Future kidney infections etc? He is a week old today . My son said this was dx in utero. -237560,Suggest treatment for anxiety disorder,"Hii had gone through your query.You seems to have suicidal ideation with impulsivity.It can be a part of severe depression or borderline personality trait.Alcohol abuse with medicines seems to be like severe psychological distress.You will require indoor psychiatric care with rehabilitation.Detail psychological work up will give more idea about diagnosis and treatment.It can be treated with multi modality approach that include medicines, Psychotherapy and counseling, rehabilitation etc.Consult psychiatrist and get further assistance.Thank you.Get well soon.Still if you have query then feel free to ask. ","I get worked up from time to time and it tends to result in me self harming, either by scratching or cutting or mixing pills and alcohol, also I recently got worked up and locked myself in a room repeating 'make it stop' over and over, huddled in a corner with my fingers in my ears and elbows round head, which I know sounds pathetic, especially because it was just because I couldn't see myself meeting the target of work I'd set myself. I have exams coming up as a lot do and I know it's normal to expect stress but I feel as if my behaviour could affect my performance in them. Is this behaviour worth consulting a doctor about or is it likely to be seen as within the realm of normality?" -143352,"Strained back, shooting pain on right side, pain killers, relaxers did not worked. How can i eleminate this problem?","HiI think you should do x ray as well as sonography to rule out kidny stone or other pelivic pathology. If everything normal in that you can consult your physiotherapist for low back short wave diathermy , lumbar traction and lower back exercise.Get well soon.Thank you. ","Hi, I have been having right side lower back pain on and off for some months now and have been going to the chiropractor for it thinking it from my job as I am a can. The adjustments were helping the pain go away for awhile then pain started coming on more frequently and now seems to not go away and my chiropractor says my back looks good. Also when I do have this pain I get real nauseated and throw up and can't keep nothing down, I also get chills with pain. It seems I can't do anything without pain coming back and just feel nauseated more now. chiropractor is doing treatment but don't seem to be working. What could be wrong with me? Is it something besides my muscle strain?" -156218,What causes pain in hands while on cholesterol medication?,"Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I just picked up my son from a somewhat awkward position and I felt a pull across the top of my chest from one collar bone to the other. Now, when I move my right arm is hurts on my upper chest above my breast. Even deep breaths cause some pain. It s a sharp pain." -84524,Suggest tests to confirm the presence of jaundice,"Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Midol can be taken but oxycodone may cause contraction of Oddi's sphincter and this may worsen symptoms of biliary cirrhosis so it should be avoided. In most cases pain can be controlled with nonsteroid painkillers and you should not take stronger medications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ","I recently had hip surgery. My doctor had prescribed Oxycodone (prescription) and Midol (over the counter) for pain relief. Since I have primary biliary cirrhosis, an auto-immune disease, I wondered whether I should be taking these drugs. Is there a drug that would be better to take with my condition? Elizabeth YYYY@YYYY" -244687,Do mood swings with negative feelings indicate any disorder ?,"first let me know for what indication you are using dapsone or prednisolone,and also whether your ailment is diagnosed or not ","Hi I would like to know , what other drug can I take if dapsone does not work. Before dapsone I was on prednisone and that didn t work, so now I m on dapsone hoping I will work for me. Please help I am so depress and I cry almost everyday." -114193,Headaches and problems in eye sight after a surgery of SLE,"Hi Jayne, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. How old is she? If she is less than 12 it is not Recommended. If she above 12, she can take these Lozenges safely which contain a Local Anesthetic and a Antibiotic Specially designed for symptomatic relief from Throat Pain and Mouth Ulcers. See to it that she does not take more than 8 Lozenges in any particular day. Let her take her Medications regularly and go for regular follow up. Good Luck. ",My daughter has behcet`s disease similar to lupus i would like to know if it would be ok for her to have tyrozets to numb her mouth ulcers. -89795,"Have elevation liver function which was diagnosed after a blood test earlier, till continuing. What does this mean?","Hi, most probably it is all due to the pills you are using post operatively, or may be foodpoisoning. I advise you to consult a gartroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have MRI for viewing any adhesions. Thank you. ","I am 3 wks post op for gallbladder removal. I've been having shortness of breath and tremendous soreness and pain in my sternum area and my ribs. Two days ago, I had diarrhea all day and then yesterday I woke up throwing up. Today I was out in my yard for about 15 minutes, kneeling down pulling some weeds and passed out. I took about an hour for me to come completely back from it and I'm still having pain in my sternum area." -198826,"What causes extreme warmness to touch on forehead, temples and hands?","Hi...by what you quote I feel there are tow possibilities - 1. Henoch Schonlein Purpura2. Urticaria or simple skin allergy (but as there is no itching I am putting this a second possibility).But...Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My 15 month old baby has mild light pink patches that are raised on his back upper leg and low belly. These do not appear itchy, however do seem to be spreading. There is no fever or diarrhea associated with it. This appears to have going on for about 2 wks. He is eating and drinking well and is quite pleasant for a budding toddler." -61979,Is coming in contact with child having slap face during pregnancy infectious?,"Hi & Welcome.Your son must take at least 4 doses of Rabipur on days 0,3,7 & 14 following the dog bite. Each pack of Rabipur contains only one dose (shot) of the vaccine. So, he should take the subsequent doses from new packs.Besides vaccine he should also be given a tetanus toxoid shot if not immunized earlier.Hope this answers your query. ","Hi, my son (20 yrs) was bitten by a St Bernard dog on 24th of this month. He immediately took a Rabipur shot. He then took a second shot on 27th (yesterday). But he took the second shot from the same pack. Could u please tell me whether Rabipur pack has one or two shots." -232764,What is the treatment for erectile dysfunction?,Hi dear. I had gone through your report. It is normal semen analysis. Normal sperm morphology. Sperm count and motility are also normal.So you can do take advise from your treating doctor. Female factor is also important for fertility . Do investigation for that.Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. Best wishes. ,hi i am 28 years old......and trying for baby for 6 months. i share my report with you...... colour = greyish volume = 2.4 ml viscosity = normal sperm count = 112 million/ml sperm progression = slow linear peogression sperm motility = 69% morphology normal form sperm = 80% RBC = 2 /hpf WBC = 5 /hpf cellular debris = moderate sperm agglutination = not seen -111599,"Can I continue taking Crocin, Erithromycin and Cetrizine for congestion, dry cough, light fever and body pains?","Hi,Sorry to hear about your back ache. Yes, Applying ice and ice might help in decreasing your pain. An analgesic might help as well.As you have said, you should meet your treating doctor as soon as possible. ","I recently had fluid around my heart, went to ER, they drained it. Fluid caused bottom of my lung to collapse. I was told that I might end up with pneumonia and I'm pretty sure I do. Lungs hurt. I'm experiencing pain in my upper back, near bottom of shoulder blade, just to the left of my spine. It feels like a pulled muscle. Would it be advisable to apply ice and heat to my back, or would this be a bad idea because of my lung issues? I will be headed to the Dr. tomorrow for a follow up." -202919,Can strep be the cause for abdominal pain and nose bleeding in child?,"Hi, I would like to know few details. Is the fever associated with cough, cold? Is there loose motion or vomiting? Is there cry during passing urine? If there are no symptoms then it is fever without focus. We may need to investigate the child to find the focus of the fever if the child is sick looking and toxic. If the child is playful we can wait for 48-72 hours for the fever to subside and can use antipyretic and tepid sponging as needed. ","My son is 2 1/2 years old. He had a high fever for 3 days, highest being 103.3. No other symptoms. I took him to the doctor and she said probably a virus. Since he s been sick his temp drops down to 96.3 at night and he is sweating. He feels cold. He has on long sleeve pajamas a sheet and comforter and the house is 72 degrees. This seems strange to me. Is this okay or do I need to have him looked at again?" -240895,"What causes depression, sleepiness and lack of energy?","Hi Lana,I read your query and can understand your concern. Hearing voices and visualising things are termed hallucinations which can occur due to a primary psychotic disorder as well as developing secondary psychotic symptoms due to depression.More details would be needed regarding your symptoms, like your age, other symptoms like your mood, etc. In any case, you should consult a psychiatrist for further evaluation and management. You might need treatment with anti-psychotics with or without anti-depressants.Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. ","hi dri am lana shrama . suffering from depression.since 9 month and not able to sleep well .first i was hearing the voice of a girl but now i can see her,, no one else.i am also suffering headach also i faint in 1 week more then 4 time. YYYY@YYYY plz help melana YYYY@YYYY" -243882,"Anxiety issues, irritated, mood swings, depressed, troubled sleep. What is wrong?","Hello....... Thanks for your query. I am unsure as to whether a psychiatrist assessed you and labelled you as ""OCPD"" or if it is based on your understanding. As you said rightly both are entirely different and OCPD is a personality disorder. OCPD in mild form can be one's asset as it includes punctuality, cleanliness and dedication to work thought it might be harmful if full blown as a disorder. It is not possible to change one's personality though behavioural interventions might be helpful. There is no need for any psychotropic medication if is indeed OCPD. Hope you found the information useful. Regards Dr Sundar Gnanavel Psychiatrist ",I have OCPD and not OCD . They are completely different from what I have researched and learned. I have done CBT and meds including anti anxiety drugs. Do you know any drugs specific for OCPD? It seems like its really just a need to control the anxiety that comes when things don t go my way. I feel very little if any difference on the drug I have been taking. Thanks -252197,What causes abdominal discomfort during pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the backache in pregnancy can be treated by panadol,local irritants,hot fomentation.Pain killers are best avoided.Dont worry.It might not be a hindrance to pregnancy.But the pain might increase in pregnancy due to increased muscle stretching and alteration of spine.Avoid stress.Take healthy nutritional diet.Best regards...Gynecologist ",Hiii Good Morning .. I what to get the suggestion of my wife she has felt down from stress case 12 month ago from that time she having a pain at back we had done the treatment of the same but still she has not getting relief now to this time she is pregnent. -188595,"Diagnosed with H. Pylori, losing weight, excessive gas, rumbling in stomach. Any relation to stomach cancer ?","HIThank for asking to HCMPost radiotherapy pain is very common and disturbing, most of the pain killer fails to respond particularly common NSAID, and I think opioid is the best choice for this, different brands are available on counter you can have nay one of it or better to have words with her oncologist, one thing I would like to mention here and that is such pain does not cause any harm to the patient accept disturbances but if it is being tolerated by patient then it wont be troublesome, have nice day. ",What is the best pain medication for a 75 year old female who has finished chemo for non Hodgkin's lymphoma and now has pain all over her body. She does not tolerate codeine well and extra strength Tylenol is simply not enough? We are going to our doctor and would like to have some ideas beforehand. Thanks for your help. -187439,What are the suggestions for stage 4 colon cancer?,"Symptoms of breast cancer are•a lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast •a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts •discharge from either of your nipples (which may be streaked with blood) •a lump or swelling in either of your armpits •dimpling on the skin of your breasts •a rash on or around your nipple •a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast •pain in either of your breasts or armpits not related to your period RegardsDR De ",I have a dimple under left armpit which I've had for years but now it's more defined. I have very dense breasts and always need ultrasound for clarity. Could this be breast cancer since my left breast is always the one they check due to severe density? -176782,Suggest treatment for pulsating headaches while suffering from diaphragmatic paralysis,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern such symptoms may not be due to pericarditis but this could be due to some nonspecific symptoms, if this rheumatic disease condition then this need to be treated accordingly to prevent the cardiac event and I guessed this must have been to you, hope this information helps, take care. ","Hi am recovering from a sudden attack of pericarditis and also finding when I stand after driving or after bending I get a feeling of strong pressure in my head and a whooshing or thumping sound that stops the noise from outside coming in. I m 48 yo female, haven t smoked in 26 years and have been diagnosed w autoimmune rheumatoid arthritis tho always been seronegative." -251273,Will high fever damage the embryo?,in delayed cycles sometimes urine test is delayed positive. to confirm it go for serum beta Hcg a blood test.if Hcg test negative then you are not pregnant.symptoms can be due to hormonal imbalance. ,i think i could be pregnant. the first day of my last period was march 19 2010. i havent had my period this month and i m having all symptoms of it except a positive test and severe pain. i ve taken tests online and they all say i may be. how can i really find out without getting a home test? -11333,I was advised to use Finasteride for four weeks before TURP. Is that safe?,"Hello. Before I begin, let me assure you that there is no evidence that Finasteride causes malignancy when used for short term such as four weeks. As such, both Finasteride and Dutasteride can be used for reducing the vascularity of the prostate. Dutasteride is a good alternative. But Finasteride has better action in reducing vascularity in the short term. In short, let me assure you, there is hardly any chance of malignancy by using either Finasteride or Dutasteride. Do not worry, be positive and wish you a very uneventful and successful recovery, post-surgery. ","Hello doctor,I will be having prostate TURP surgery in five weeks. My Urologist has recommended daily Finasteride four weeks before to reduce bleeding during the surgery then stop. I am worried that Finasteride has been linked to prostate cancer. Is this true? Is there an alternative medication to reduce blood loss? I know the Finasteride is just for four weeks, but I am still concerned. Is there any research on short term use?" -206586,Why my 5 month old is vomiting?,"Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. As a matter of fact even my kid had this when young. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","my 2 year old kid generally develops red patch during winters on her cheeks , it was treated last year by fluctivate cream along with a mositurer, same thing has happened this time round what is best solution is there any alternate solution via homoepathy/ayurveda" -49178,Are CoQ10 and fish oil effective alternatives to Atenolol?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, Methylphenidate is a stimulant and is causing rapid pulse rate. Avoid other stimulants such as tea, coffee or cigarette. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi, I have been taking Buproprion XL 200 mg twice a day and I take methylphenidate in the morning with the Buproprion. I was doing some light work outside, started t sweat a little and then felt a little out of breath. I came inside and took my blood pressure, which has always been good. The numbers seemed okay except my heart rate was like 140. I rested for awhile and it came down to 125, now hours later it is 109. I am a 64 year old male, weigh around 200 and am 5 11 and I take lots of antioxidents. No Ginko, but I have added ALCAR, NALT, alphalipoic acid, and glutathione. I use beet powder. I try to eat berry extracts and mix some of it into a protein blueberry smoothie most mornings. Is it the methylphenidate that is doing that (high pulse)? I have been taking it for about a month and a half." -226903,What does my semen analysis test report indicate?,"Hello,For low sperm count, you can take tablet Fertyl m after consultation. For erectile dysfunction, you can take tablet Manforce 1 hour before intercourse and do semen analysis.Other causes of erectile dysfunction are fatigue, stress, psychological, diabetes or other chronic illness.The treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly, follow with detailed history or consult with surgeon.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hello, im hiv pos. And I take didanosine, keletra and epzicom....I have very low semen and sperm and I want to know what natural vitamins I can take that will improve my situation and not harm me or interfere with my medication. Also something that will help me sustain a great erection......I thought this was free no thanks for no help" -202240,Is Amikacin sulfate 125 mg safe to use for 10 month old baby?,"Hi, it's very unfortunate that you are dealing with this problem. High blood urea, seizures hematuria are all complications of malaria, they will disappear as the child improves. Wishing your child good health. Regards - Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics ","A 4yrs old boy was here admitted with cerebral malaria with high parasitemia with continuous convulsions , hematuria,his urine output is reasonably good .He is on artesunate inj but his blood urea 160mg,sr creatinine 1.8mg .why his blood is very high." -33150,"How to achieve successful conception, taking Folvite and Evion?",hi I think you should consult a doctor as your prolactin level is high and you have to take some other medicines for it. You should also go for a ultrasound to see if your follicles are forming or not. Also do a semen analysis of your husband. If everything is fine you can try naturally with some medicines for growth of your eggs. Folic acid and evion alone will not help. ,"hello, I am trying to conceive for last 6 months and on regular dose of folvite 5mg and Evion 400. my prolactine level is high. please suggest me so that I can conceive as early as possible. P.S I don't have thyroid but my weight is 80kgs and height 5.2''." -119620,What causes lower abdominal pain while periods are regular?,You are probably suffering from gastritis or gastro esophageal reflux. Here hyperacidity causes the acid to regurgitate into the lower part of esophagus leading to the pain that you are talking about. It may be caused due to stress or prolonged gap between meals. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid spicy foods. Take omeprazole capsule once daily before breakfast for one and a half months. I hope that you would get relief. It might still be worthwhile to get yourself checked by a doctor and to intervene accordingly. ,"I have a very painful pain right in the middle of my abdomen. I have done nothing to strain myself/pull any muscles, and the pain has been persistent for about three days. I did just give birth to a baby girl on January 11th, 2014, but my stomach has never hurt like this until just recently. It is EXCRUCIATING pain, it literally hurts to touch with my fingertips pressed against it ever so lightly. I am really wondering what is wrong with me, and what actions I need to take." -156980,Suggest treatment for severe knee pain due to rheumatoid arthritis,"Hello, The loss of elbow flexion can be due to an old injury causing contracture or due to an inflammation - tendonitis. Proper examination will help in diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon ",I have significant bicep weakness and difference in strength in my right arm with loss of elbow flexion with my forearm in supinate position. I have no pain. I have Ménière s disease so am on a low salt diet and take a diaretic. I also have been experiencing more constipation than usual and am more tired than usual. I am 72 years old. I also have asymptotic multiple myeloma -204008,"Suggest treatment for bite marks on back, stomach and neck","HiWelcome to the HCMI have gone through the question and understand your concerns. But don't worry. The lesions as described seems to be due to insect bite. If it's not bothering him, then there is nothing to be worried about. Many a times our body releases histamines in response to the insect bites including mosquitoes. This leaves to such type of reactions on skin. You may apply lactocalamine lotion on the lesion to make it heal faster. Trim the nails of your son to prevent undue abrasion due to itching. Give him antihustamines such as Syp Benadryl or Chlorpheniramine if he seems to be irritated by the lesions.Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.Take care ","I just notice a small bruise on my 8 month old sons arm with a tiny red dot in the middle. The bruise or the dot are not swollen, are not hot to the touch, and do not seem to be bothering him in anyway. But I am worried. It does not appear to be a spider bite, but then again I have never seen a bite right after it happened only after it got bad. The red mark though is not an open wound, but more like a tiny red dot that appears, it does not look as though it is puss feeled or anything, just a bruised circle with a red dot. I am bit on the worrying because my daught seems to always get sick but lately since she has gotten older seems to be growing out of it, I only hope my son will not be the same way. I am just concerned as to what could have caused this bruise even if it is nothing." -139602,What is the recurrent lower back pain?,"HiThank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be related to lumbosacral spine like intervertebral disc herniation. A physical examination with an orthopedician should be carried out to get clue for this. In case of any positive signs a X ray followed by MRI of lumbo sacral spine will confirm it. If it is that then muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside , NSAIDs like nimusulide and neurotropic drugs will help. Physiotherapy, muscle strengthening exercises and lumbar supporting belts will be helpful also. In case there no signs of such injury then it can be muscle strain . Short course NSAIDs and muscle relaxants will be helpful also.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks. ",I suffer from constant lower back pain. The pain comes on if I stand around for any time but less so if I'm walking. Lifting heavy objects also heightens the pain. If I've been drinking alcohol the night before then the pain in my back is especially severe. -186445,Can stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma cause secondary malignancy?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I think you are having tissue necrosis as a complicationof radiotherapy. Radiation used in cancer treatment can affect normal surrounding structures too.In normal cells, radiation causes cell death and cell injury.So healing takes place in injured cells as fibrosis.This fibrous tissue is not smooth and soft as normal cells.So post radiation hardening is due to fibrosis and scarring of damaged normal tissue.So hardening of your breast is mostly due to radiotherapy side effect. ",My left breast has become very firm and enlarged. My nipple is nearly flat with the rest of my areola on my left breast. The breast has a flushed pinkness on the rest of my breast. I've never had this before and don't know what to do. I lung cancer and just recently finished my first round of chemo and radiation. Could this be related? Do I need to see my family doctor? The type of cancer I have is non-small cell lung cancer Stage 3B. Thanks for your help.Marianna Nichols -14260,What can be done for cough that occur only during particular months of the year?,Hi. Your cough seems related to the weather which gets worse during the winter season. Which city do you live in since some dry arid or polluted cities have high levels of toxins? And what is your BMI (body mass index) or weight and height? That may also cause gastric irritation if weight is above normal. This seems to be a kind of allergic bronchitis that is healed by increasing immunity. Lemon and ginger are the best natural ways to improve immunity or take a Vitamin C supplement. The cough will go with regular care and warm water treatment. Take care. ,"Hello doctor, I am 30 years old, female. I get cough problem during year end which never goes till next 3 to 4 months. I get a little bit of relaxation by medicine but not completely and again next year I feel the same problem. I have gone for X-ray, etc., and everything was fine." -94086,Does vitamin deficiency cause lumps in lower leg?,"Hi, Thanks for query to My HCM virtual Clinic.I studied all details of your query.Your query information is insufficient and confusing to comment on the nature of the lump in vagina.In this background I would suggest to consult your family doctor who would check it in all its aspects and if need be would refer you to Gynec specialist doctor to check up unexpected lump in vagina which was not there 3 hours back and which bled?Going by the limited facts, In My Opinion you seem to have problem of -Bartholin Cyst/Boil of the labia majora which bled due to the friction while you were on the job.To confirm this cause,from many other causes, I would suggest you Second opinion from Gynec doctor who is the right doctor to help you out from this worry.Hope this satisfies your query.Don't forget to hit thanks and write excellent review comments to help needy visitors at HCM.Welcome for any further query in this regards.Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl- CVTS.Senior Surgical Specialist. ",when i got home from work a little bit ago I peed and when I wiped there is a hard lump just inside of my vagina and it bled. I just made an appt with my dr for tomorrow morning but it is freaking me out. It was not there 3 hours ago when I went to work and used the restroom. What could it be? -219460,"Pain when chewing on right side, have braces. Pain caused by tooth or hard palate?","Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Oain in the filled tooth can be because of two reasons, there could be dental caries left beneath the restored tooth which when reaches the pulp tissue causes inflammation of pulp known as pulpitis.Or there could be presence of high points if you feel pain at the time of chewing or other tooth movements.I would suggest you to consult the concerned Dentist and get an x-ray done and accordingly replace the filling with RCT or get it trimmed as required.Take tab combliflam 500mg for pain relief.Take care! ","I had a few old filling replaced with composite fillings. The following Monday I went back to my dentist and he reshaped the teeth in the area because he said that the bottom hitting into the top. That was 2 weeks ago. Since then I've been experiencing pain and super-sensitivity and the pain is getting progressively worse and now it's traveled to my ear, neck and throat. I've been taking Aleve to try and stop the pain but it's not working. The pain is nearly unbearable at night. Chewing even soft foods is painful. Smiling and talking is painful. I hope he can squeeze me in first thing tomorrow but is there anything I can do tonight to alleviate the pain so I can sleep tonight?" -51170,What causes shortness of breath while exerting?,"Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I have gone through you question carefully. If the report values arecorrect .. you have a very high HDL ... that's really protective. In summary .. you need not worry . Continue to be physically active .. that would suffice .Hope you will find this answer helpful!Wishing all the best, Dr. D Sunil Reddy ","Hi Doctor, I am 35 years old, Male. I generally just got my LIPID profile done. The results are: Cholestrol : 209 Triglyceride: 246 HDL: 126 LDL: 56.8 VLDL: 26.2 Cholestrol /HDL ratio: 3.68 As per the report my Total Cholestrol and Triglyceride level looks high. Can you please help intrerpret the report for me and advise if there is any cause of worry for me? Thanks" -84246,Why is the AST and ALT elevated?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.Yes, it is possible since it may be so called referred pain which radiates through abdominal nerves to distant parts of the body. Also, there may be pancreatitis if pain is felt mainly in the back. However, some additional disorders may be present as well so you should do gallbladder ultrasound first and then see if there are stones in it. If, not, you should see ortopedist and check for hip arthritis or ischialgia. Till that, have a nonsteroid painkillers , rest and have easier diet for few days.If pain worsens or fever occur, you should see a doctor in ER.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Wish you good health. ","Hello I am awaiting to have my gallbladder removed due to pain and gallstones i had a severe attack last week and since the third day after I have severe pain in my lower back and right hip joint on all movement, could this be related to the gallstones? Helen" -95010,How can a hard lump on the shoulder blade be treated?,"HI,Dear,Good Evening from INDIA and Thanks for your query to HCM.I studied your query in-depth and understood your health concerns.Cause of the small sore lump on nipples and in armpit-Though your age is not mentioned in your query,from the facts given in the query,its my opinoin that,In your case it -is -mostly -pubertal gyanaecomastia-as its noticed today and its sore to touch or Acne of the nipple or could be Boil with low infection as the armpit sore lymphnodes, are present.This would help you to resolve your issue.Welcome for any further query in this regard.Wishing you earlier recovery.Good Day.With RegardsDr.Savaskar M.N. ",I just noticed a small bump on both of my nipples and also in my right armpit. I can just make out the small bumps but more noticeable is the sore feeling associated with each bump - I should mention that I am male. The symptoms began today. The pain is akin to a large pimple. -4081,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -190970,What is chronic anterior horn cell disease ?,Welcome to healthcare magic Looks like your dad had mets which made them remove a larger area. Prognosis of the patient depends on the Size and location of tumor Adequacy of margins Age of patient ,"Hi! we just found out my dad has Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor! he just had the surgery to remove the tumors it was 3 of them! Then they just went back in to remive some more thing in him arm like fatty tissue, muscle & i dont kno what else! they had to do a skin graph to put over it bc they took out so much! What are they usually outcomes/survival with this cancer?" -134992,"Chest pain. Chest xray, IBS, Spirometry done all are normal. Family history of hypertension. Any advice?",Hi thanks for your query at HCM i can feel your concerns this much Hb is not bad in spring season asthmatics do face these problemsuse inhalers and montelukast regularlydo avoid allergen by putting face mask or olive oil in the nostrilsfor heaptitis C get viral load PCr done and consult your doctorin case of any quiryi will be available for your help wishing you a speedy recovery take care regards Dr. Imran Hussain ,my mother's age is 40 and she's suffering hepatitis C.. now a days due to asthma (which started 2 month before) she feels tired and sleepy her b.p lowers usually.. im sending you her hematology report kindly check this out.. we are very worried about her hemoglobin 11.2 ESR 15 TLC 0000 DLC neutrophils 36lymphocytes 60monocytes 02eosinophils 02BIOCHEMISTRY REPORTSGPT 169SGOT 102SR.ALBUMIN 3.5PLEASE HELP US PLEASE.. -101557,What causes painful lump in mouth/jaw?,"HI. Armpit swellings are commonly caused by sebaceous cysts or lymph node enlargement. Both of them may be stuck to the skin and be hard. The Sebaceous cyst has a black spot in center, node will not have.It is more advisable to see a Surgeon to tell you the exact diagnosis and treatment as advised by him. ",I have a lump in my right armpit. it is a hard lump with what seems like swollen area around it. I can grab it and it seems bigger under the initial lump at the surface. no pain. no redness. I pinched it and caused a bruise that disappeared overnight. There is a bit of an itchy feeling but not constant. -100075,Suggest treatment for a painful lump under the arm,"Hello!Thank you for the query.If you have had varices on this leg, such lump can be a varicose vein with blood clot inside. This can cause local inflammation and a bruise similar to described by you.Please do not wait with it and consult your doctor as soon as possible.Dopplers ultrasound of leg veins should be done and heparine treatment considered.Hope this will help.Regards. ","Hi - I had a shooting pain down my right leg for four days and on the fifth day I noticed a hard lump on my ankle which was very soar.The next day I got up and there was a big black bruise with a white lump on it.I did;nt hurt myself but the pain was very bad when Iwalked the pain would go right up my back,Is there anything to worry about,Thank You" -112356,Suggest treatment for pneumonia and emphysema,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.Your age is too young (22) for cardiac diseases, but better to rule out cardiac cause first as you are having left sided chest discomfort.So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause.If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause.You are mostly having stress and related chest discomfort.So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressors in your life and start working on it. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.Don't worry much. You will be alright. ",IM 22 years old and for the past two months I ve been getting a shock feeling one the left side of my chest right above my breast and it happens for about a minute long but it hurts bad enough that sometimes I have to stop what I m doing and just focus on breathing I use to get this feeling when I was a child but it never lasted as long as it does now and it didn t hurt as bad as it does now and some days it happens almost 20 different times and others its just a couple times I m really worried and a lot of people are telling me its just stress -176086,What causes hearing sizzling sound in my head?,"Hi,I read attentively your complaints, as i understood this will be your first visit to the doctor.Which you should not miss because your history suggest for lumbar spine fractures and dislocations,of xourse after general physical examination.If this will be the case plain radiographs and further lumbar CT or MRI will eventually be needed in your doctor judgment.I have to insist that you should have as soon as possible the medical appointment.Wish you all the best. ","I recently collapsed due to back pain I have severe pain from my L-4 vertebrae down to my tailbone, I am unable to stand or sit straight due to pain in my L-4 to L-5 I can only straighten my back when lying down, I am standing about a foot shorter due to fact im curved over, when I turn, or move I feel pain in my back, pain in tail bone when passing wind it all stared about 2 years ago when my girl friend was sitting on my knee and I stood up to fast with her and colapsed due to back pain in the same area, know it has happend to me 4 time after hurting my back out of the blue at the slightest movemet over the two years it feel like my spine is becoming more curved, now it actually feels as if there is a vertebrae missing or moved around L-4 to L-5 to the point where you cant feel one vertebrae at all I am 22 and have been unable to walk 4 times due to this same problem, I am still awaiting referal fron gp can please tell me what you think this is thank you." -161483,What could be the reason for feeling shaking in my right leg?,"The narration of ur case is unsufficient. Kindly take into account the type and grading of the initial trauma,whether it was open or closed. It you had a debridement performed, it already creates suspicsion of infection prior to it. Implantation done at the time of an active infection, will only create a source of recurrent infection. U need a radical debridement, implant free period, Adequate skin cover or skin flaps, and later when there are no signs of active infection including lab test and local tissues conditions, you can go ahead with permanent fixation. Do take into acccount that once infected, the chances of non-union increase substantially.Take care ","If puz was found all of a sudden after 3 months of ortopaedic operation (""UNDER SA+EPIDURAL PATIENT UNDERWENT RIGHT TIBIA DEBRIMENT, BONE GRAFTING AND POLLER SCREW INSERTION"".), what I need to do? Patient was absolutely careful and no injury occured from his end during the period. He do not have any blood suga issue also." -53006,What causes skipping of heart beats and whooping cough?,"Hi ThereIts a pleasure to answer to your question, i have read the details provided by you, as your father has already been through a major cardiac bypass having multiple grafts and after that he again got another attack. Its important to know that heart looses muscle mass with every attack and Muscle means function (contracting power), and reduced cardiac function can also means a patient drowsy . After an attack patients usually remains drowsy for few days as their body recovers from the trauma by upto certain extent.What we need to make sure is that:* His BP is not going low* Serum Electrolytes by blood test* And and ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY done in the upcoming visit so that the meds can be planned accordingly.Wish you Good Luck ","My father is currently 72 had a quad by-pass in 03. Last week had a heart attach, one stent was put it by way of angiogram. He is currently recovering at home at home but can only stay away for maybe 20 minutes a day. My brother is taking care of him. My father is only on blood thinner medication and pain killers when needed. Can you tell me why he's sleeping so much? He has a follow-up appointment on Thursday and we will know by then but I thought I would get some input before then." -7989,Could you comment on the rashes my partner has on his body?,"Hello. I have noted the details about your husband and seen the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I think your husband is suffering from modified tinea or ring worm infection. This is a fungal condition which is commoner in the hot climates. It also tends to invade surrounding areas. It can be itchy in some patients, and alcohol use is known to be one of the factors that can increase the probability of an individual to catch such an infection. Under these circumstances, the following measures best help my patients, 1 To minimize sweating or working conditions in which sweat tends to accumulate over the skin. 2 Antifungal creams help invariable, and these usually contain Clotrimazole or Miconazole. 3 Anti allergic-like Cetirizine for itching. 4 Use of loose garments is recommended as these facilitate evaporation of sweat from body areas. 5 Finally, the role of good hygiene should not be underestimated. I am sure with these facts available to you, and you are in a better position now to help him recover fast. ","Hello doctor,My husband is not willing to go to the doctor because he says it is a heat rash. It is there all the time. Could you please give me an idea of what we are dealing with. It does seem to get brighter when he is hot, but he also is a drinker." -171664,What is the treatment of feeling light headed ?,"Hello, Oral facial dystonia treatment includes the use of drugs such as carbidopa-levodopa, cogentin, tetrabenazine, etc. besides botox and clonazepam. When medications fail to improve the condition, surgery (deep brain stimulation, selective denervation surgery) are taken into consideration. Discuss with your Neurologist about other treatment possibilities since the current treatment is failing to improve your issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ",I have been diagnosed with oral facial dystopia. The nuerhologist treats me with botox and clonazapam. I am miserable because I fight to keep my mouth closed and my tongue makes it so I cannot chew. Any suggestion 1 -42712,"Pigmentation problem, dark spot, facial hair, skin thin, used melaglow, scarlight. Any side effect?","the cream which you are using should not apply more than 28 days, so stop using at first.and if there is no recovering after applied then better you start using any other cream like ADVAN cream from Alembic.use it preferably in bed time and in morning do not forget to apply any sunscrean before going into any light or sun light.do it contineu up to 30 days.then inform us...again.thanks ","Hello sir, i am using melaglow cream on my dark spot in my face. Its a harmfull cream? or we can use this cream in regular base? we have faced pigmantation problem in my face. After used scarlight cream we have faced many problem in my faced like pitches ( dark spot) hair problem in my face & skin thin. please give me right direction. Thanks Regards Darshika" -15516,Why am I not able to conceive in spite of having regular periods?,"Hi. You can safely try for another two months before going for investigations. Chance of pregnancy when you try for 12 months is around 85 %. For the information you gave, there does not appear any factor which can prevent pregnancy. There is no need to monitor ovulation, as it increases stress and reduces the chance of pregnancy. When your cycles are regular, ovulation is considered to happen regularly unless proved otherwise. ","Hello doctor,I am 24 years old. My husband is 48. He has two children from his last partner. 18 years old and 20 years old. We have been trying to get pregnant for nearly 12 months now. I was on the Depo injection which I only had twice and I never had it when it was due which was three years back. So do you think I need to seek advice or investigating from doctors? Or is there anything else I can do? I have been tracking ovulation for 10 months and I am ovulating every month. None of us are on any medication. I am taking folic acid regularly. He was a bit of a binge drinker around two times a week but has not done that for over 12 months." -28305,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -128205,How to treat lumbar sprain?,Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.in such cases numbess is caused by temporary oedema around snsory nerves and it should pass in several days. rarley it can be sign of some more serious nerve injury and in this case you should do MRI or EMG to verify the exact diagnosisWIsh you good health. Regards ,"Was in a car accident 6 days ago. I was stopped and hit by a car going aprox. 45 mph. I aw stakes to the hospital to have a cat scan and everything checked out. I have some slight lower back pain, but 2 days ago my left foot would occasionally go numb. Any thoughts?" -165246,Suggest remedy for numb hands,"hi,as you mentioned you have a herniated disc in the cervical spine and also having pain with limitations to functions I will advice you to undergo to a physical therapist and he will help you with ultrasound therapy and TENS for pain relief and spasm. Also you will be put further into the exercises for the neck and upper limb. also the upper back will be made to focus for better stability of spine. also perform the exercises later on by yourself for long term maintenance usuly people recover with 99% success.with the grace of God I wish you a speedy recoveryregardsJay Indravadan Patel ",I am having chronic pain in my left arm it has been going on for at least four months now... the pain is mainly in my upper arm but also will go right down to my hand and fingers... Usually when I attempt to do things with my arm... The pain is there all of the time... but gets worse when I use my arm... Even just to comb my hair... I do have a herniated disc in my neck and that has been confirmed two years ago... I just wonder if that may be the problem... I am at my whits end... please help -114967,Can consumption of Welbutrin and Oxy elite pro at the same time cause any side effects?,"HiAbdominal pain or cramps can occur with postinor. Wait for your periods to return.And take a urine pregnancy test if periods are missed more than 10 days.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician ","I took the morning after pill Postinor 1 last Friday, 65 hours after unprotected intercourse. It s been a week and I have been feeling quite unwell and have what feels like ovary pain. I am due for a period in 8 days and am on the pill Brenda. Is this ovary pain a normal side effect of this medication?" -37776,What are the chances of getting pregnant since I suffer from PCOD ?,"Dear Friend, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. PCOD is Polycystic Ovarian Disease which is the most common cause of female infertility now a days. PCOD if treated early can regain fertility. Hence do not worry. Get it treated. Most common drugs used are Metformin and Clomiphene ","hello doctor ...i am 22 years old.before 4 years i had irregular periods,doctor adviced me to lose weight ,after that i consulted an ayurveda doctor who gave me ashokarishtam,by consuming that medicine my periods were regular till dae.but recently when i went through a scanning the cysts are still there..am getting married by this october,thouh my periods are regular am scared whether i will be able to concieve or not normally.pl help me" -130413,What causes swollen hand with red spots on it?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIf the shortness of breath is on sitting or laying down then it is less likely related to the heart because this would occur on activity though in very severe cases, it can occur at rest.Other causes of shortness of breath are : (1) anemia(2)lung disease(3)anxietyYour doctor will likely suggest blood tests, ECG and imaging (chest x ray) to determine the cause.I hope this helps ","Hellow, it's my fist time here. I am going to schedule a doctors appointment, but i thought I could check your opinion firts. I've been feeling breathless. Most of time is when I go to bed, and seating like driving or at the couch or eating lounch or dinner (not at breakfest time) and also when I'm cooking dinner. I have good health, eat healthy... let me know if you need more info. Thanks!" -20028,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -76146,Is it possible for my wife who has PCOS to get her period without the follicles ?,Hello; welcome to HealthcareMagic It is better to do IUI in continuous months with out break till three months.IUI is done if both fallopian tubes are patent which you have not mentioned.In this report you have written does not show rupture of follicle releasing the egg.When the follicle ruptures and the egg is released the follicle collapses which is not seen in your report.The IUI time was correct.The follicle has been converted into cyst and this should disappear after next menses.No egg formation is the reason for non fertilization and for healthy egg development consult your Gynaec she will adjust your dosage of HCG according to your reports. Thanks ,"Hi I m 29 years old. I got my 2nd IUI done last month & it was a double IUI. My Husband’s HSA is perfectly normal. My questions are: 1) Is it advisable to go for an IUI in consecutive months or is it better to take a month s break and then retry with IUI? 2) In my last cycle, the schedule followed was:- i) I took Clofert 50 mg from Day 3 to Day 7. ii) My follicular Study report showed:- Day 13 - Right Ovary: 15 MM, Left ovary: 15-16 MM, Endomertium: 8 mm iii) My doctor advised to go for HUMOG 75 IU IM Injection, post which the status was:- Day 15 - Right Ovary: 15 MM, Left ovary: 24 mm with internal echoes, 22 mm with internal echoes, Endometrium: 9-10 mm iv) HUCOG on Day 15 at 11:00 PM Day 16 – IUI done at 12:15 PM Day 17 IUI done at 2:00 PM Day 19 - Right Ovary: 15 MM, Left ovary: 27 mm cyst with internal echoes, 25 mm cyst with internal echoes, Endometrium: 10 mm. Mild free fluid in Pelvis. My doctor was unsure whether the egg released or no? Day 29 – I got my periods. WAS THE IUI TIMING CORRECT ? WHAT ARE INTERNAL ECHOES? WHAT CAUSES THEM ? CAN IT BE A REASON FOR NON FERTILISATION ? HOW DO I ENSURE HEALTHY EGG DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEXT CYCLE eg Diet etc. Thanks a ton." -220092,"Had infection in the premolar. Gave incision. No pus. On augmentin. Pain reduced, swelling exists. Treatment for swelling?","Dear friend.Thanks for sharing your concern.As per your history given,it appears to be an abscess developed in the periapical area,as your x ray shows radiolucency there.If it is your jaw bone,it will appear as opaque object and not a radiolucent one.But since there is no pain,it might not be infected too.In this situation,it is better to wait and watch for a week,if it progresses,with pain and pus ,please revisit your dentist,else it should recover,if due to anesthetic injection or any inflammatory lesion.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care. ","I have a large knot on my jaw bone 3 weeks s/p a root canal. They had a very difficult time getting me numb for the root canal and I had to go back after taking a round of steroids. I recieved a lot of shots of novacaine, but they finally got it done. I now have a large, painless, knot that has developed on my lower jawbone. I noticed it about 5 days ago. No pain associated with it and its hard, does not move, no pain w/ palpatation. I returned to the Endodontist who said it was just my jawbone and probably had always been there. I didnt like that answer so went to my regular dentist who took and xray. A dark area showed up, but they werent sure what it was. He said to watch it for pain and increasing in size and return in two weeks. I'm just looking for insight into if this could possibly be related to my root canal or something more serious." -54375,What causes tightness in heart area while suffering from hypertension?,"HelloYou mention you are experiencing night sweats. The most common cause in a 49 year old lady is perimenopausal night sweats. Even if your hormone levels ( FSH and LH need to be done), I will assume they were done and came back normal. Often times the symptoms of menopause start before there is a rise in these hormones. There are several medications you can try called SSRI's that can be used if the symptoms are very bad. Estrogen replacement can also be used, but I do not personally recommend it as it has been found to increase the risk of cancer and stroke. Another cause of night sweats is an underlying infection, but you mention you had blood tests already ( at least a CBC should have been done to rule out infection). Best regards ","Oh, wow! I did not know I would be able to ask a question coming to this site. I was researching a bit just from curiosity. I am a 49 year old woman, had gastric bypass 13 years go, am a light drinker, was severely anemic (only had 1/3rd of the blood I should, was hospitalized and given a blood transfusion a year ago. Started having excessive sweats both at night and during the day about 3 weeks ago. Saw my GP who did a whole series of blood work (standard physical). All normal including colesterol, hormones and vitamins. I am on zero medication am within 10 lbs of normal weight, eat a modified paleo diet (way to much dairy) and my liver enzymes came back elevated. I am scheduled for a sonogram and more blood work next week to investigate but just thought I would research to understand more. I am thinking it is a fluke given my good health otherwise. My questions is what to expect next" -143027,"How to treat severe pain in back, hips and legs ever since suffering ligament tear in lower back?",Hi there. You are probably suffering from Pelvic inflammatory disease. This sort of pain can be referred to the back commonly. If your antibiotic is not working then you need to get a vaginal swab culture and sensitivity test done along with a urine culture and sensitivity test. Start antibiotics according to the culture report. For back pain take an analgesic and muscle relaxant for the time being. I hope my advice has helped. Good luck ,"hi i ave lower back pain like a dull ache an also vagina numbness an discomfort, i am on the pill an in relationship. i am 6 days back into my new packet of pill an have seen a doctor an was precribed antiboicts but dont seem to be working am on my last day of a weeks percription plz help" -233062,Could masturbating frequently effect health?,"Dear Sir,You can apply local antibiotic cream and see how it heals. If does not heal well then you can consider frenuloplasty rather than circumcision.Take CareSincerelyDr Rajiv GoelConsultant urologistKidney and Prostate Clinic, Gurgaon ","hi,i'm 22,male and it's been two weeks since my foreskin got half torn while having sex and i bleeded a lot.the problem is the pain is still there when i use the toilet or when it gets touched in that area.i am looking for a natural process of healing,like applying some creams n stuff rather than circumcism.need help,thanks" -78452,What is the procedure and precautions to be taken for kidney transplant?,HelloThanks for query .Considering family history of urinary stone disease and you having pain in abdomen and back with UTI there is possibility of presence of stone either in kidney or Ureter .Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis.3) C.T Scan of abdomen (If required).Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.Dr.Patil. ,"I m having serious pain in my lower right abdomen. That s also in my back. I ve been having pain for a week or two and I just got diagnosed with a uti. I have a history of kidney stones in my family, but when I went to the doctors Monday they said there was no blood in my urine. What should I do?" -64580,"Suggest treatment for fever, dehydration and burning eyes",Hello dear patient!Welcome to HCM and thank you for sharingyour concerns with us!I understand very well you concerns and I'm trying to calm you down a little bit.I want to ensure you that is not a problem if you have kept a good hygiene of the wound after you have cut the leg.If you have rinsed with water and after the pressure the bleeding has stopped you have just to disinfect the wound with alcohol or povidone jodine to prevent wound infection. Disinfect the wound every day till it begins to heal.Keep it clean and dry!There is no need to worry about!Take care and i wish you a good health!Best regards!DR ERIOL. ,Hello I have just cut my leg shaving and it came from a very small raised vein of only about 1 to 2mm in size. It seemed like there had been a lot of blood as it spouted out I hadn't realised at first but noticed it around me on the floor and the towel I applied pressure and it stopped almost instantly . Please advise x -112651,What causes a sore feeling after a pulmonary embolism in lung?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion it seems GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ) mostly. But since your age is 50, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause.If this is normal than no need to worry much. You are having GERD only. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. 7. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have this habit. 8. Loose weight if you are obese. ","minor discomfort in middle of the chest that last about 20 seconds then goes away. Feel fine otherwise..then coms back and goes away again. Been going on all day, is that heartburn? I m a 52 yo male..work out regularly..6 3..310 pds..no heart problems in family" -253816,Why am i not getting pregnant?,"Hi,Yes it will be possible for her to have a baby. Her present blood component levels look normal. opinion of an haematogist should be taken regarding type and dose of drugs to be taken to keep the anemia in control.Hematologist will also guide us with regards to dynamics here.Aplastic anemia patient can defenity ask for dose adjustment of the medicines before pregnancy. Also haematology opinion , which i cant get it checked snd vulnerably ","My daughter was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia at age 18 and was treated with ATG horse and Cyclosporine and Neupogan.....1 year later was treated with ATG rabbit and 3 years later has remained in remission with continuing to take Cyclosporine 200mg/day and Neupogan 300mcg once/week. Latest blood levels were WBC of 3.8, HGB of 12.8, and Platelets of 118 which were 2 weeks ago. She is now 24, just finished her BSN in nursing and was engaged. She really wants to be able to have a baby......is this a possibility for her or would it be considered too risky?" -164462,How to treat neck arthritis?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. As per your information, its a physical nerve injury with,'pins and needles' sensation called as paresthesia which can also change to numbness.Also it could be a common peroneal nerve entrapment.Its usually a symptom related to a sensory nerve being damaged, diseased, or injured.These types of symptom results when some type of pressure being applied to a nerve directly or to the spinal attachment of that nerve.physical therapy to build up and maintain muscle strength. Braces or splints to provide supportCorticosteroids injected to reduce swelling and pressureIf symptoms doesn't go,visit to your doctor.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us and voting. I will be happy to answer your questions. ","I fell on a wet deck on Friday and my whole left leg broke the fall and my entire body weight fell onto it, and I have a swollen and bruised ankle, and the top of my foot is very bruised...additionally my foot down to my ankle feels tingly like pins and needles when I touch it...what could cause this?" -188223,Can consuming food cooked in a plastic container that melted in microwave cause cancer?,if its leukoplakia...personaly visit ur doctor to rule out other causes.....so that exact cause cud be determined.....and tretment cud be formulated ,"I've been chewing for about 4 and a half years. I noticed some white spots on in inside of my cheek so I figured it was leukoplakia. I started to rinse with Hydrogen Peroxide and I get this huge tingling sensation. It doesn't hurt, but it is not pleasant. Also before I rinse I have no signs of leukoplakia on my gum line, but after I've rinsed with the peroxide, it leaves a white residue on my gum line. What is happening and should i seek my personal doctor? I've just noticed this today. Should I wait for a couple weeks?" -168313,Suggest treatment for pins and needles on wrist after treated fracture,"you likely had an harmstring rupture (sometimes it happens without a reason) that caused bruising and a soft tissue hematoma. the first may go away, and likely the persisting bump is an hematoma that is modifying itself into a fibrosis. I suggest to do an US scan to better characterize the bump. if it is an hematoma,1) an orthopedic surgeon should aspiring it if superficial. 2) take antibiotics as amoxi-clav if you are not allergic to it, because every blood collection may get infected ",I had a really bad bruise on the back of my leg about 3 weeks ago. I don t know what happened. The bruise was on the back of my thigh a little above the knee. Immediately there was a bump. The bruise has gone away but I still have a really hard knot there. It doesn t hurt but I m getting concerned. -70162,What are the possible medication to avoid infection on a wound?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Folliculitis is a group of skin conditions in which there are inflamed hair follicles which result in a tender red spot. It may be superficial or deep and it can affect anywhere there are hairs including genital area.Folliculitis is caused by a large number organisms,irritating substances, environmental variations, any anatomical defects and drugs.It is confirmed by cytology and culture.Identifying the causes is very important to treat the condition successfully.It is best treated with topical antibacterial clindamycin lotion and oral antibiotics like cephalexin for 5-7 days.Thank you. ","I believe what I have as told by a doctor, is folliculitis in my genital area. I wasn't sexually active over summer and it went away, but with my new girlfriend it came back a few days after having sex. i don't want this to ruin my relationship:( i don't shave or anything and it doesn't matter if i wear a condom or not, it still comes back. i am 23 years old, 5'11 and 173 pounds no bad medical history" -143612,"Back pulled, severe pain, bulge on left side, relief with icing. Have stomach ulcers, bile reflux, hernia. Solution?","Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Physiotherapy of back muscles in the form of stretching and strengthening of paravertebral muscles plays a major role in providing support to the degenerated spine thereby reducing the pain in an indirect manner.Even if physiotherapy fails to provide you pain relief, then you may try RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION (RFA). This procedure is used to reduce pain especially chronic low back pain. Though the degree of pain relief varies from person to person, it is said to provide pain relief in more than 70% of the cases.Hope this information is helpful. Good day ","I am a female approaching 50 . Recently I am in constant pain in my back upper thigh area near my buttocks. I have pain in my lower back and due to a fall in 2008 I have pain in my neck. ( I have had all kinds of treatments including therapy and shots but no permanent relief) I am beginning to have difficulty getting up and moving, as well as standing in one position for very long. I have recently encountered swelling in my feet after walking for several days. I thought walking would help with the pain in my back. I have had blood work and my thyroid check, test results were negative, except my albumin was low and my liver showed a slight irregularity, possibly due to consuming aleve. Thank you." -211555,What does a piece of flesh on the inner gum under the tongue indicate?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. From your explanation it looks more like injury to the jaw joint during the fall and it has led to pain in tightness. As it happened after the fall therefore it doesn't look like anything else. So my suggestion is to consult an oral physician and get evaluated and a panoramic X-ray can be done for confirmation of the diagnosis. For now you can take muscle relaxants like Chlorzoxazone and also massage the sides of cheeks with your finger tips. Take soft meals and avoid excess mouth opening. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Yesterday afternoon I took a serious fall and caught myself with my hands. Ever since then I have been getting severe tension / pain in my jaws. It's like they will just start tightening up and will hurt to talk. I am not sure if this is a result of my fall or something more serious. I did see my chiropracter today and he realigned my back and neck, but the pain still continues. The pain usually radiates along my lower jaw." -136337,"Tiredness, headache, bitter tongue, dry lips, low concentration, feverish, no relief with medicines, work with chemicals. Chemical poisoning?",this is insect allergy and if you donot control it will cause infection and pus yo start with doxitab 100 mgm bd tab allegra 120 mgm od apply clindamycin gel plus mometasone over the area apply gention violet 2% ove the area in the morning course o 3 week and you will be fine ,I got bit/stung by something the other day and didn t notice until this morning that it s really swollen and there s a dot in the middle that was bleeding . Now it s just leaking puss. It itches and hurts when you touch it and it s not like a mosquito bite. I don t know what kind of bite it is and what I should do about it. -91177,"Low ferritin level, high meat intake, overweight, bad life style. Liver ultrasound shows fatty infiltration. All other tests normal. Any possibility of cancer?",are you talking for HIV ,hi doctor my hbsag is positive since 3 years but i need it negative as soon as possible wat can i do an since 1 year i had no blood tests plzz help me i cant travel bcoz of this.... plzz doctor plzz help me wat are the precautions an wat should i eat ... i am very much upset how much more will i live .... will i die sooner becoz of this please doctor tel me -141378,Suggest remedy for back pain,"Hello,Its a normal things happens to many of girls during periods.You may say its natural thing which happens to few, you are one of them.You may use pain killer during that period time.Some girls having problems like pimples on face during periods time and many more. So, don't be think more you may concern your doctor if needed.Thanks & Regards,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati. ","I have been having moderate low back pain mid-cycle with spotting at the same time. The pain really gets my attention, and it's on both sides. Any ideas? Additionally, my last period was only 2 days long (as opposed to normally 8 days) and I had a yeast infection prior to it beginning. I feel like something is ""off""" -47174,"Red rash on neck, itching, stinging, clear pus. Tried betnovate, mederma. Cure?","hello!her rashes may or maynot be related to her diabetic status.check if they are hives which go off within 2-3 hrs or persist.a skin biopsy may be required if they are persistent.for hives, there is no role of topical steroids,she may need additional anti allergy drugs.hope this was useful ","Hi Doctor, My mother in law aged 58 years has got some allergy with red,itchy rashes / blotches all over body.Doctor advised cetirizine and she is taking that since 3 days now.She feels very weak and rashes keep occurring and disappearing.Her RBS = 320 and is on lantus injection 30 every night. Please can you advise if she can take any steroid creams that can help in curing her from allergy fast ? Then we will consult endocrinoligist for her sugar levels.She also took 1 avil injections yesterday and today. Thanks, Deepti" -62538,Suggest remedies for pin prick,Hello and thank you for your questions.It sounds like you have something called sebaceous cysts. If the antibiotics do not clear this up then you may need to see your doctor or a dermatologist to have them removed. This is a procedure that can be done in the office.Regards ,"my armpit has one or two holes that have a liquid coming out this is yelow and smells,it also has a nob that is very sensitive when you touch it,this nob also sometimes appears and then disappears on my inner thigh,when i touch it it is also sensative,my doctor gave me antibiotics and this has not been working it has been there for some time now" -253527,Suggest remedy for severe cough during sixth month of pregnancy,"Most likely you had obstetric cholestasis in previous pregnancy. It is notorious for causing damage to the baby and is characterized by maternal severe itching and abnormal liver tests. In few cases, it can recur in next pregnancy. But usually it happens in late pregnancy. SO, you need to have observation on symptoms like itching, do regular liver function tests and keep watch on fetal movement in late pregnancy. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... i am 5 weeks prengant and just got results my bloods came back abnormal from the liver test i had a stillborn baby 2 years ago in January could this happen again and can my bloods return to normal again" -163140,What could cause wrist pain?,"Hi welcome to health care magic. Thanks for your query. After going through your history I am in opinion that you have stress fracture of leg bone.To confirm please visit orthopaedician and have an XRay of leg get done. Now you should avoid running , take rest, analgesics. If fracture confirmed on XRay than continue rest plaster or crepe as per requirement (as advised by orthopaedician).I hope your query get solved. Thanks. ",i have been running since January and managed to get up to 6 miles . But now i am unable to run a mile without my right lower calf feeling very tight an heavy . I am trying ti train to do a half marathon in June . I also swim twice a week and have joined a milatry fitness group twice a week too . But my right leg is oreventing me from getting any further with my running . i have no idea why it has suddenly started doing this . -247147,Suggest treatment for pain on chest,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Depending on the cause of your pain, you have the option of physical therapy, topical analgesics and steroid injections. good luck. Hopefully, nothing else was missed in the evaluation that can be causing your pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hello, In June of 2013 I got a double buck by a horse, 6 broken ribs left side, lacerated spline and a small hole in my lung. now a year later I am having chest pain of and on. hospital says muscle pain . like last nite it was hard to breath , got up took a pain pill to sleep, this morning no pain I went out and feed horses . with just a little discomfort when I breath. I don t want to rely on pain pills. What should I do. Iam a 68 year old lady very active." -120913,What causes swollen & tender abdomen in patients with hysterectomy?,"Hi.With so much of pain and problems you should visit the Emergency room as you need a consultation of a Doctor, investigations like blood: CBC, amylase and lipase to rule out Pancreatitis. Upper GI Endoscopy to see the esophagus and stomach for ulcers as you have associated backache, which can be due to referred pain. Ultrasonography to all the structures in the abdomen like gall bladder stones and infection . ","i am in pain.badly uper abdoment side to side ,extending to my back. started after lunch ,bowel ob cooked beenswith 2spoon full of sourcream when break fast was, bagel and creamchees and dinner a sandwich wit much cheese. should i take some lemon,orange/citric acid to ease my pain, i used enema did not help. i cant sleep even with sleeping pill.?" -168395,Suggest treatment for extreme pain in lower leg,HelloI have read your query. I will advise you to get clinical examination done and find the disrase pathology. You may need blood investigation and MRI. do not neglect disease. get it treated fast. I arthritis develop s then fusion may be required. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care. ,"Since i gave birth a year and half ago my joints keep part dislocating, i had Physio for my shoulders and ankle but now my wrists are getting worse, they dislocate every night and every day its starting to worry me because im scared the hospital Will say i need an opperation on them.. Is there anything i can do to help prevent this x" -253859,Is the fetal growth normal?,"Hi,Just taking Fertomid will not help you get pregnant.You need to try for 6 months without any medications and you should be able to get pregnant.May I know how old you are and also what method of family planning were you using?Fertomid is only given to women who have ovulation problems. Please do not take them with out a proper evaluation of cause of infertility.I would not even think that you have a problem, unless you have tried to get pregnant for at least 6 months to 1 year.Hope this helps.Regards. ",hello Dr. my name is Cynthia.I have been u family planning for more 10 yrs after the birth of my son.bt I stop now I want other baby I went to the doctor she give me fertomid 50g .I want to know that its gonna take for how long to be pregnant. after week I went for pregnancy test bt its negative -48272,What causes fluctuation in blood pressure?,"Hi, Abnormal nuclear stress test means that there could be a possible underlying blockage in the heart. I can understand that you had done an Angiography 5 years ago which was normal, but 5 yrs is a long time and as the stress test has revealed abnormality you have to get a 2Echo and Angiography done again. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist ",I had a nuclear stress test last week as part of a company physical to work overseas. I got a message from the medical facility saying that my stress test was Abnormal and they want to do an ultrasound. I had a angiogram done about 5 years ago and there was no blockage...can you please tell me what all this means -255919,"Brown discharge throughout the month, two periods in a cycle post Mirena insertion. Will it gradually stop?",Hi.Don't worry. with Implanon insertion she can get early or heavy bleeding in first few months. If the bleeding last for more than 8 days then consult your doctor. Take care ,"Hello. I have a friend who is 11 weeks post partum who had a cesarean section. She is breast feeding ATC and pumping breast milk while at work. She recently had implanon inserted and started bleeding , today, heavy frank blood containing some clots. Is this too early and or too heavy for her to be bleeding while BF and on contraceptives? Should she be worried? Baby is nursing as usual, mom has no cramping or fever ." -6814,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -30929,l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?,"Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore." -211759,What does toothache along with pain in the jaw indicate?,"Hello,It can be either hair follicle infection or bacterial infection caused due to injury to the corner of the mouth. You need not to worry and can start applying triple antibiotic ointment over it and if it is draining you can put gentle pressure and drain off pus. Do warm compresses as it will help in draining it better. In case if it continues to fill you can get an incision and drainage done followed by a course of antibiotics so that it heals faster.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Honey Arora ",I went to the dentist for a cleaning last week. 2 days later I got a very painful sore on the corner of my mouth. It keeps filling up with puss. It has been going on for 3 days now. The pain has lessened but the sore has not gone away or stopped filling with a greenish yellow puss. -95957,Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the inner thigh,"HI,Dear, Thanks for the query from you for your painful lump in rt inner-thigh .1-I am happy that you are serious to know why this leg -lump is having painful spasms?2-In my opinion this lump at the tail bone with repeated cropping up with slimy discharge with bad smell and with itching, is -Pilonidal sinus.3-Though you have not told the duration , and how long it is recurring,4- In my opinion-possibility of infecting and re-infecting Pilonidal sinus-with slimy abscess is very strong,as from the facts provided by your query.5-I would advise Surgeons opinion.6-Hence You should be panicky and worried , and go Urgtly go to ER -Surgeon doctor.7-You should haveX-ray of the area and the sinogram-to arrive at the cause of the recurring painful lump at the tail bone.8-Hope this would solve your worry of the painful reccuring tailbone lump.9-So urgtly take -the advise from the ER Surgeon.10-Wellcome to HCM for any more query. ","I have a small reoccurring lump under the skin at my tailbone. When it first comes on it is extremely itchy, then a few days it will become kind of slimy and smell really bad and then disappear. When it opens and becomes come what slimy it hurts. What could this be?" -45084,Is pityriasis rosea dangerous during pregnancy?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is a normal thing and it does get more darker as you age. Nothing much to worry and no treatment is required. If you are so much worried, you can seek help from a dermatologist and can go treatment options like bleach and laser therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain ",Hi.. I am a female 25 yrs old..my query is to know if any medical attention is required for the darker nether regions as i frequently get rashes or irritation right after the chums.. my body complexion is fair except the sensitive regions.. please suggest on what can be done -130327,What causes recurring fever?,"Hello,Welcome to Health Care Magic.Thanks for writing.I am Dr.Saddiq-ul-Abidin. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.I am sorry to know about what has been happening with you lately. According to the history you have given me and description of symptoms how they start , how they continue and how they cured i am of the opinion that you indeed seem to be having and allergic or inflammatory reaction to certain foods.Like other parts of the body tongue too can be irritated by certain chemicals contacting it which in case of tongue are foods. There are certain irritants in foods which can cause inflammation on tongue. The foods which you have mentioned in your list are foods which mostly have a preservative and have some ingredient among them which is canned.Canned foods can have certain irritants and preservatives which can cause such symptoms , you can avoid this problem by simple changes and care.Here I would suggest you certain measures which you can take to avoid this problem in future.1) Avoid preserved and canned foods.2) Make a list of foods which irritate your tongue and avoid using them.3) take an anti histamine like Citrizine 10mg at night daily when you are having inflammation. 4)Brufen or tylenol can also help in relieving pain and inflammation.5) Nsaid gargle solutions and Somogel can help too in relieving pain and inflammation.This problem can be easily controlled and cured but will need active care and attention.I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussionRegrads.Dr.Saddiq ul AbidinM.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)Resident Medicine. ","Hi I'm 33 and after eating certain foods by tongue has a burning sensation, turns red and feels slightly swollen. This has happened with things like pineapple, kiwi fruit, lemon juice on salad, hummus etc Would this be an allergy? It settles after taking an antihistamine, but takes several days for my tongue to look normal again" -105708,What causes chest tightening and fluttering?,"Hello,Please take a chest x-ray immediately. This may be due to inhalation of anesthesia, sometimes it can cause lung infection. Consult a pulmonologist immediately.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Siva Kumar Reddy ","a few months ago my mum had 5 small benign tumours removed from her face over 1-2 month period, since then her general health has been bad and normally she is very fit and healty. a few weeks ago she went to the dentist who gave her 3 injections in the gums. since then she can't stop having chronic coughing fits all the time even when she is trying to sleep and it is making her feel very down. the doctor said the coughing is a result of the repeated anesthesia jabs and could last 6-12 months! is this correct in your opinion? can you suggest any remedies for her? i am increasingly worried for her. she is 67yrs 5""2 and 10.5 stone" -189536,"Suffering from cancer, bleeding, urinal fail, itching. What can be done?","Hi and thanks for the query,It is important for a probable spread of this tumor or metastasis to be excluded in this case. A chest X ray could be very important. Testing for serum alkaline phosphatase is important and a complete blood count.An abdominal ultrasound is very important to exclude any spread either to the spleen and the liver. A clinical evaluation is compelling also in this case.I suggest you consult your primary care physician for a proper clinical examination.Best regards,Bain LE, MD. ","i am a cancer survivor, almost 4 years from Uterine Angiosarcoma .......past week or so i have been having pain and discomfort in my left side under rib cage and slightly to the front ...it is tender and sore to touch ...when i move i feel a slight discomfort ......i do not want to go to doctor unnecessarily but when i google symptoms it keeps pointing toward spleen ....with the angiosarcoma diagnosis is it probable that it is back?" -101513,What could be the reason for having a painful lump on the inside of my breast?,Dont worry about this at all.The lump you are explaining looks like a lipoma.Lipoma is just a small fat filled lump which is not harmful.If at any point you think it is growing and becoming bigger or it is painful then you can consult a general surgeon for removal.Till then nothing to worry about.Good day!! ,"I have an 8 month old baby boy. He has a little pea shaped lump on his upper arm under the skin. It is moveable, and not extremely hard but not squishy either. It is about the size of a pea. You cannot see it at all, however you can feel it easily if you know where to look for it." -107974,How to cure pain on right side below the rib cage?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist first and get done clinical examination of respiratory system. If pulmonologist heard rhonchi and wheezing then bronchitis is more likely and you will need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). But if he found crepitation and crackle then you may need chest x ray with abdominal shield (to prevent radiation exposure to your baby) to rule out pneumonia. You may need higher antibiotics too. So don't wait, consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Don't worry, with appropriate drugs, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","hi am 5 months pregnant and suffering from bad cough since almost a month due to which i even have muscle spasm in my chest which is painful with every bought of cough. also now again i have started getting throat infection due to climate changes. fearing of my cough day by day.Please help. i am already on grilinctus syrup, bedazine tablets and have finished a antibitoic course of cefixime tablet. i have started taking homepath since 15 days but still no improvement.plz suggest." -156600,Why am i having pain in talalgia?,"Hello, It is due to a collection of blood underneath the skin. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. No definite treatment is required. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",hi my husband got hit on his leg while playing soccer ... right after he got hit it inflated like a ball on the spot that he got hit and its been a week and bruising is appearing on all the leg its turning dark from knee to ankle some parts are darker is this normal or did he hurt a vein or something? -228218,Is doing masturbation bad for health?,"HiAsthenospermia is sperms with reduced motility. A minimum of 32% of sperms have to have strong(progressive motility) for conception to happen. There are multiple reasons for this-smoking, alcohol, recent febrile illness with in 3 months, a condition called varicocele, working in hot environments etc. Please have your husband examined by an urologist to identify and correct the cause. ","hi doctor,Age-23,hus-30,weight-82,husband-74,My name is meena and i got married before 6 months and iam trying to get conceive but its not happening.After medical analysation my husband has asthenospermia.so can you please explain about it.Will it be recovered.Thank you." -152796,Will steroid patch be helpful in treating pain due to muscle inflammation?,"Hello,Your symptoms are suggestive of an infection. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR and a urine analysis and bacterial culture). You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I ve been suffering with a kink in my neck, I had just put some bengay on it, I washed my hand, bit not well enough I guess, I scratched my groin area and I have been suffering for 3 days now, Ive had a yeast infection before from antibiotics, I m very itchy red, Burns when I pee, and I can t wear anything but loose clothing, what is this???? The itchiness is overwhelming, di bad" -71816,How can infertility be treated?,"Hi I think you are having polycystic ovary problem. In this, there is absence of ovulation which leads to delayed periods. Fertyl will help in inducing ovulation and help you in getting pregnant. Glyciphage also helps in follicular growth. Hope it helps. ",Hi im 23yrs nd married 1yr nd my weight is 65 nd im trying coniceive im suffering irregular periods nd i dnt hve thyroid nd i hve taken ultra sound of pelvis in that report my right ovary 3.9×2.6cms(volume12.2cc) and left ovary 4.3×2.1cms(volume8.5cc) mild bulky right ovary with both ovaries shows increased central echogenic stroma peripherial follicles nd on my last period was july 14th on 3rd day of my period doctor suggest me to taken fertyl tablet for 5days nd glyciphage 500mg nd folic acid for i mnth doctor suggested me to take nd doctor gave dates to intercourse with my husband nd vil i get pregnant -71716,What does the following follicular study report suggest?,"HIWELL I HAVE GONE THROUGH YOUR CASEWELL REGESTRONE DOESN'T HELP TO CONCEIVEBUT HELPS IN MAINTAINING PREGNANCY ONCE YOU CONCEIVEJUST WAIT FOR YOUR NORMAL MENSES, IF NOT KINDLY DO HORMONAL PROFILE AND BASE LINE USG PELVIS ","i am trying to get pregnant and my last periods was on oct 11th. i got some spots on 5 th nov and 6th nov, tested for pregnancy but it was negative. So doc advised to take meprate 5 mg for 5 days, but i didnt get periods, so doc again advised for regestrone 5 mg. i am taking this tablet and excepting what will happen. please advice on this situation" -221666,"Locked jaw, sore tonsils, tongue. On oral antibiotics to reduce swelling. Wisdom tooth abscess to be removed. When should I go for IV antibiotics?",hi as per the information provided by you there seems to be some inter dental space present between your upper left area. you must see your dentist even if it doesn't hurt anymore as it can be a start of some big dental problem. get the x ray done for sure. take care ,"Hello Dr. Chakraborty How are you? On Monday, my gums on the upper left side started to feel sore. It felt worse on Tuesday, causing headache and discomfort when eating, so much so that I could only eat soft foods but I didn t have much of an appetite . I called to make an appointment with my dentist but nothing was available until this saturday which is tomorrow. In the meantime, I gargled with warm salt water several times, and put an aspirin on the gums, allowing it to dissolve which helped temporarily but was still bothering me later and the next day. I tried to take a picture of the inside of my mouth to see if there was any signs of cavities starting but nothing was there. It s not bothering me as much anymore but the gums still feel a little sore only if i touch it. Should I still go to my dentist or should I cancel the appointment since it dosen t hurt anymore? Thanks, Cathrine" -190026,"Painful urination, black vomit. Had esophagus removed. On antibiotics, Help?","Hi, I am extremely sorry to know the condition. I want to assure you that prostate cancer is slowly progressive disease . The treatment depends on the stage. You have not mentioned any detail of investigation. Specially serum PSA , Gleason score, and invasion size and lymph node status to be mentioned. In early stage if life expectancy is more ( like more than 10 years or 5 years depending on additional criteria) radical treatment is offered. As they have offered surgery or RT probably your disease is at early stage. Anyway if you do not want surgery then go for radiotherapy. Radiotherapy can be given dy image guided technique and is non invasive. minimal toxicity is there. Adjuvant hormone therapy will be prescribed also. There is a good chance of total tumor control. Consult your radiation oncologist. ","Why is it that if I believed doctors I would have already been dead three times? Now I have prostate cancer two doctors told me only surgery, and other suggested radiation . I refused all of these, and took two herbs that stopped the symptoms in three weeks that I had for more than a year. Yes, I could die in a couple more years as they expected, but I would rather die than have surgery." -12255,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -159843,What do muscle spasms and rashes under the right breast and armpit indicate?,"hi i understand your concern, 20 years back your right shoulder injuried as u said rotator cuff, so most probably you only depend on your left upper limb to your daily activity so your left shoulder more prone to get inflamation in sort of tendinitis, so you need further workup likephysical examinationxrayMRIto exclude any problem or any lesion ",I have burning sensations in my left shoulder and neck dr has put me on lyrica I don t like this medication I have been told by my drs that I have plaque in my vertical artery and bone degeneration in my 5 6 vertebra I have damage to my right shoulder from a assault 20 years ago no rotor cuff in my right arm -162992,How to treat pulsating shoulder?,"HiFor symptomatic relief, take contrast bath (alternate dipping of feet in cold water and hot water each for 1 minute, for a period of 10 minutes). Anti inflammatory tabs of Advil and application of voltage gel to affected area.Consult a podiatrist or foot surgeon for further treatmentIf osteophytes are large and impinging on tissues,t endons during walk, then ultrasound therapy, or local depomedrol injections , or surgical removal may be undertaken as per findings which your doctor may decide.Wearing of shoes with raised sole on inner sides may be advised for flat feet, along with, tip-- toe exercises,etc.Best wishes ","Hi Doctor, I am 30 years old weight 100kg height 178cm , i have flat feet and getting a pain on the middle and lower part of the feet. On doctors consultation i went MRI scan which says, Mild degenerative change, Detached Osteophyte is seen posterior to the posterior surface of talus with Achilles tendon shows enthesopathy changes at calcaneal attachment. Kindly please suggest what course of medication i need to under go. Thanks" -18198,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -130378,"What does burning and itching in arms, neck and back mean?","Hi, I understand your concerns. You are reporting to have asthma and skin asthma. I believe you are also taking oral medications like salbutamol or steroid oral spray. The long term use of such medications would make your oral mucosa turn white. Another cause might be oral thrush or even anemia. I advise to:- run a complete blood count to rule out anemia in order to treat it accordingly- culture oral swab to rule out candida overgrowth and if you need further treatment- keep a good oral hygiene Discuss it further with your doctor!Dr.Albana ","Hello, i am wondering why the side of my lips are turning white. it is especially evident when i smile. i am 18 years old with asthma and skin asthma, i wonder if this is related in any way. by turning white, i mean it looks as though it has been stretch. thanks!" -188979,Lump on neck near jaw line. Had been treated for breast cancer. Can it be cancer?,"Your dad is basically starting to have symptoms of liver failure. Probably, most of his liver has been replaced by cancer and whatever little is remaining is not sufficient to sustain normal body functions. When the liver fails, it leads to accumulation of fluid in the abdomen and lower limbs. Simple remedies can help alleviate his symptoms partly. Taking a low protein diet is very important as any proteins that we take are metabolized by the liver, putting more stress on the already failing liver. If he is not a diabetic taking more of simple carbohydrates (sugars) will also help as such a diet gives rest to the liver reducing its burden. Keep a pillow or two underneath his feet to keep them elevated to help drain the fluid with gravity. The abdominal pain is definitely due to the fluid and if it is too distressing then you should get it drained periodically. Another option is placing a peritoneovenous shunt, which will continuously keep draining the fluid from his abdomen into his circulation. But that is an operative procedure and he may not be fit for the surgery. Liver transplant is out of the question in his present state. I am sorry to say, but he does not have very long to live and all efforts should be to make him as comfortable as possible in his last days. ","Hi doctor, My dad was diagnosed with HCC and is at stage 4 now. He has stopped nexavar since it stops working for him. He s on Tarceva . He has mestasized as well. He has ascites and swollen feet for over 2 weeks now. He often gets severe stomach pain at night around his abdominal area. The pain is not confined to the right side but over the whole area of the stomach. Do you speculate its the ascites pain and not the cancer pain? Although he was given diuretics but didnt quite help. Do you recommend him for fluid suction? What other advice do you have for him? His doctor told him to restrict his protein intake but he s not compliant. Just las few days, he s been having periodic upper body numbness which goes away after 5 minutes. Any idea what s happening here?? thanks" -160820,What is the treatment for a knee pain?,"Hello,It sounds like she has something called essential tremor. This is quite common. I would make sure that she sees a neurologist at least once to make sure that they do not think it is anything more serious.Regards ",My 13 yo daughter has recently started having tremors in her right arm and hand. She has had a ct and blood work done that was normal. She mostly notices it when she is stressed or nervous about something. She is very active and is playing basketball now. Should we be overly concerned? -27800,My triglycerides level was 207 mg/dL. Is it necessary to take medicine?,"Hi. I will try to explain in detail about the lipid profile. Triglyceride levels in the lipid profile depend on the fasting status. If the blood sample is taken in fasting, the upper limit is 200 mg/dL. But the value changes with the food taken by you. In your case, there is no need to take the tablets as your LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol are normal. You need to do regular physical activity and control your diet. Rosuvastatin usually does not have much effect in reducing the triglyceride level. It will decrease the LDL levels instead, so no need for medicines. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hi doctor, Recently, I got a lipid profile done, and the triglycerides level was 207 mg/dL, apart from that everything was normal. As it was a festival season, I had a lot of drinks and food for three days before the blood test. My doctor told me to take Razel (Rosuvastatin) tablets for 3 to 4 months after food and told me to control my diet. Is it necessary to take medicine? Can the triglycerides level be reduced only by controlling my diet at this stage? And even if I take the pills, will it cause any side effects? Please explain." -230008,Can blood clots be formed after undergoing circumcision?,"HelloAt your age it should get proper erection and there should not be any problem if you were previously healthy Here I would like information to guide you better likeDo you smoke or consume liquorany history of medicationany history of metabolic disease like diabetes , liver or thyroid disorderThis condition is known as erectile dysfunction which warrants detailed evaluation to find out the underlying cause.In my opinion you should take good balanced food with all essential nutrientsAvoid stress and anxiety Avoid smoking and alcoholThanks for your question and feel free to ask for more clarificationwish you good health ",Dear Sir My age is 32 for the past 6 Months my penis is so nerves during masturbate its not strengthen in intercourse time and some other times am feeling some thing processing in my penis am feeling very well in this process. kindly sole my problem sir -202463,What is the suggestion for venous sinus thrombosis and neonatal meningitis?,"Hi,Kaiser seems to be having a skin condition called urticaria ,and an allergic state .These lesions when they heal do leave a light coloured marks. This is what you should do.If I had known his age ,it would have been easier--anyway ,first to make the child comfortable ,one has to stop the itching ,which an simple antihistaminic like avil may help.Next make a list of thinks he had taken for the day --fruits or nuts .Third check out all his garments including the bed clothes for any smal insects that may have bit him .Take him to a pediatric dermatologist who will be able to give you the correct cause and appropriate local treatment and medications and suggest preventive measures. ",My child has been going back and forth to doctors for a skin discoloration and red itchy patches all over the face to his neck now for quite sometime. For awhile everything had went away excpet for the while botchy spots all over his face (he is a meduim skin color so the patches are very noticable). Yesterday he now has hive loking rash all over his face and neck along with itchyness. Any suggestions. We feel like we are not gwtting anywhere with kaiser. -166525,What causes intermittent pains on knee and neck?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful foot. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like venous insufficiency injury , organ failure like particularly in the heart, liver, or kidney , gout , diabetic foot or lymphedema . I would suggest you to take antibiotics as per prescriptions regularly , take vitamin supplement for quick recovery and keep the side clean and dry . Clean the site with betadine . If condition doesn't get better then consult doctor again for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe stronger antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I have a Great dane who 2 days ago had a swollen foot,,,No puncture wounds no obvious wound. Thought maybe spider or bee sting. Soaked foot in warm water and Epsom salt, swelling went down but last night dog chewed a hudge hole on the top part of his foot. No tissue to suture together. On Antibiotics but wondering what I can do to get it to granulate in? Worried about infection??" -122161,What cause fullness in the abdomen under rib cage?,hi thank you asking HCM with regaard to your tenderness it may be related with :urinary infectionpremenstrual syndromeconstipation you should consult your physician to do physical examination. wishing you all the best ,"tenderness in lower abdomenI'm currently experiencing pain in my lower abdomen. it feels like I did to many crunches and is very tender to movement and touch. Im 19 years old, female, 127 pounds and 5 ft 10 inches tall. what could be causing this and what should I do?" -156606,What is the cause of involuntary furrowing of brow with enlarged temple?,"Hello, Skin tag removal may not be associated with your present problem. Avoid using hard surface for sitting and get x-ray done for sacrum after consulting an orthopedic surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gaurav Katiyar, General & Family Physician ",Hi I had surgery about a year ago to remove 2 skin tags on my rectum and since then I have had pain in my tailbone. I don t know if it s just a coincidence or if it is related. The pain seems to come more when I sit too long on a hard surface. BTW I am 51 years old and peri menopausal. -73774,How to increase linear progression?,"HAI WELCOME TO HCM CHECK YOUR DAY 2 FSH,LH,PROLACTIN,THYROID.TUBAL PATENCY TEST TO BE DONE.semen analysis should be normal.ovulation induction is possible with normal sperm parameter.consult your infertility specialist. ","Hi doc I have a problem I have not been seeing my period for the past 4 months I went to a doctor the do scan and test on me the doctor said that I have cyst and she prescribed some medicine for me, I took them and I started seeing it for 2 months this January month it stop I make a pregnancy test it negative and my husband is stressing me to get pregnant, recently I discover that his sperm is light I dont known what to do I want to get pregnant." -195943,Suggest remedy to improve appetite in infant,"Hello and welcome to healthcare magic.Negative culture suggest that it may be viral or allegic condition.Give antiallergic like cetrizine at bedtime.Give paracetamol for pain and fever.Add home remedies like gargles with warm saline (salty)water,honey and ginger tea.Keep your child hydrated with hot liquids and provide adequate rest.Hope this answer is helpful.Good luck. ","my 9 year old daughter has been sick for over a week. Sore throat, fever of 103, stomach ache, coughing. Was put on amoxicillin on Thursday for possible strep even though culture came back negative. Fever went away Thursday night and came back Saturday. She is very sick. What could it be?" -224362,What causes sudden swelling of testicles and penis?,"Hello,The duration of night fall and time for night fall cannot be predicted if you stop masturbation. Three to four times a week masturbation will not cause any harm. You might have night fall if you stop masturbation because after few days to weeks semen need to be ejaculated from storage genitals and so night fall is obvious.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","sir i used to masturbate at an average 3-4 times a week. i am 19. Then it suddenly came to my mind that why not stop doing it for a while and see whether nightfall resumes or not, just to check whether everything is normal or not and to make sure that i did not do it excessively. I asked one of my friends and he said it will never resume. please tell me whether it will resume or not? and if yes then how much time it will take for it to resume?" -86936,"Treatment for hepatomegaly, nonspecific coarsened liver echotexture","Hello Mr. Soumaya,Thank you for your question and welcome to Health Care Magic. I read your query and I understand your concern.You do not mention the cause of your jaundice condition, but as I see, your liver function test reports show very high values. Are these your actual blood reports values? When did you make your blood analyses for the last time?In order to help your liver to recover quicker, you have to give it a hand by avoiding some foods, and eating some others. You have to avoid processed foods and fast foods, junk food including fats, sugars (consider carbs carefully and skip the sweets), empty calories, chemicals and additives as they can worsen recovery times. You have to avoid also alcohol, fats and fried foods.I would recommend you drink plenty of water, eat small meals and don't skip any meal, eat fruits and vegetables, protein reach foods in the form of low-fat milk and dairy products along with lean meats, beans, eggs and soy products can also be a part of a healthy liver diet.Regarding the question when can you resume eating fast foods, they are never considered as a healthy diet, but despite it you can resume eating them after your liver enzymes get to their normal range.Hope I helped with my answer. For further concerns or follow up questions, feel free to ask again.Wishing you good health,Dr. Ina ",This is Mr Soumya Banerjee I had been a patient of jaundice with billirubin 6.8 And sgot and SGPt count 2685 and 1956 respectively .the problem i m facing is i love foods fast foods in general...almost all kind ...when can i resume ... all though i want my health to be ok and what are the limitations regarding food plz let me know will be greatfull Thanking u all -60412,Are having intermittent knee pain and anaemia symptoms of having an Autoimmune disease?,"Hi,Thank you for the question. There is nothing embarrassing in discussing a health related issue. Your history suggests that you've used antibiotics for a long period of time. This in itself alters the normal microbes that exist in our bowels and on our skin. Due to changes in these normal helpful microbes it is very much possible that harmful organisms make your body their home. You may be suffering from a fungal/yeast infection called candida which is causing the itch. I suggest you visit your physician and confirm the problem. The treatment is very simple and will give full cure. ","This is sort of embarrassing. In late July I was on 2 different antibiotics for a tooth abscess. The 2nd one was strong, causing stomach upset. I was on these for a total of ~20 days. During the last 7 days, I started with major bowl problems. The strange part is that it actually itched when I went. It still itches. Is it possible to get a yeast infection from the antibiotics in your bottom?" -122626,What causes right sideed abdominal pain after a colonoscopy?,"HI. What you described definitely is suggestive of a disease process. As you have explained, there is possible a rupture of the ovarian follicle with some bleeding that can cause this type of pain. It have been helpful to know about your married/ sexual status. If you are married , the possibility of tubal pregnancy has to be rules out. You should consult a GP, preferably a Gynecologist or a Gastro surgeon.. and an urgent ultrasonography. ","hi Dr. just wondering could be nothing but ever since i woke up yesterday, I've had horrible bloating/ sharp cramp pain felt like my bladder was full like i needed to urinate but I didn't need to use the bathroom & its not my period not due for a while anyway the pain was intense that i had no appetite felt sick I tried some paracetamol to try and ease the pain nothing happened didn't work so I went and ley down in bed even that was so uncomfortable lying on my back and trying to lie on my side couching and walk around even hurt or sitting up straight sharp shooting pains when i did havent been to sleep since yesterday cant get comfy with this but it seems to of eased of now but i know its still there i can feel it im not sure what it could be please can you help and should i go see my gp thank you" -38322,What is the time to go for pregnancy ?,"hi welcome, the best time for the pregnancy is 8th day of the periods on wards. best time is from 12 th to 15th day. before these days take abstinence for 3days thanking you ",tell me the best time and way which can make a lady pregnant hello respected doctors can u tell me the best time and way which can make a lady pregnant and what care she have to take for pregnancy i m married and we want a baby from last 15-20 days we r trying but today my wife again have periods why? -176955,What causes stiff neck and lump in back of the head?,"I read your query carefully and I understand your concern.Small vessel disease (or chronic microvascular ischemia, same thing), means narrowing of small blood vessels leading to low blood supply to the more distant areas they supply. It is a common finding with age so having it doesn't necessarily mean it's causing dementia (which usually involves memory problems). Only when it is advanced enough is it a cause for dementia and usually in small vessel disease memory is not the first to be impaired there are other signs including slow movement, rigidity etc.From a practical point of view to slow down its progression you have to address possible risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking etc which influence it. Otherwise it's part of aging and as I said it's not necessarily the cause of her forgetfulness. The CT doesn't make the diagnosis, it is done to exclude other factors like tumor, big vessel stroke. There are many types of dementia, the most common Alzheimer's which has memory impairment as an early and common feature which shows nothing on CT scan, it's the neurological exam which further directs the diagnostic process.I hope to have been of help. ","My Mother is 72 and just had a CT (requested by us due to her forgetting things). The ""Impression"" Scattered areas of low attenuation in bihemispheric white matter consistent with chronic microvascular ischemia and/or infraction. The letter also stated; the scan showed small vessel disease which can cause dementia. Can you give more info on this?" -133127,What is the treatment for the severe allergic reaction?,in your case the sign and symptoms suggest that you are suffering from allergic sinusitis and medicines can control it not cure it in my advise if you get allergy tests to find out allergens causing this repeatedly and eliminate avoidable allergens and go for immunotherapy you will come out of this in my experience of treating cases like you ,"Hello, I suffer from chronic sinusitis and asthma. I am currently taking Clarinase, trying to clear up my sinus. It keeps on returning as my right paranasal sinus is very narrow. Is there anything I could do to prevent a really severe onset of the sinusitis? Thanks, Mel" -182040,Got seizure due to blood clot. Cleared of clot. Taking medicines. Still complains of headache. Suggestions?,"Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic High blood pressure at this young age needs aggressive investigation and management. If it is 'occasional' - causes like Pheochromocytoma may have to be investigated. No curable cause should be missed. Association with other symptoms again point to the need for further assessment and assistance. You should see an Internist / earlier, the better Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck ","hello doctor, I am 23 years old. I am in great physical shape, but my diet could be better. I have occasional high blood pressure , but my eyes are always vasocontricted. Lately, the left side of my brain has been giving me some weird tingling feeling. During these times, i find it hard to concentrate. Im worried i may be experiencing small stroke . My ekg is normal. Im just freaking out cause I don t know what it is" -139371,Suggest treatment for lower back pain,"When I have any patient with symptoms what you have given I will check whether the patient have complain of radiating pain from back to legs along with numbness or tingling sensation or not. If yes then it shows me there is a problem at lumbar spine level. This could be lumbar disc issue with loss of normal lumbar curve. However the conformation will be done only by MRI scan. When there is no radiating pain to legs and no symptoms like numbness or tingling then the problem could be only as back muscle weakness or very mild issue at spinal level.Here the conservative treatment will be with few of pain relieving medication along with muscle relaxants as suggested by your orthopedic doctor and also take physiotherapy treatment along with do spinal exercise to strengthen the spinal muscles.For major damage showing report in MRI spine, orthopedic surgeon will suggest for surgical option. You can discuss details with him.I am sure you will be fine if you follow step by step process as given above. Take care. ","I had ED suddenly in November 2013 (writing this in June 2014). Since then morning erections have also gradually gone down to almost none or very weak. The size of the penis has also shrunk. I ve recently read about Peyronie s disease. Though there s no curve, and no hourglass shape when erect. When flaccid, very rarely the hourglass shape is slightly visible. I had an excruciating lower back pain which led to sciatica like pain in the buttocks and down, and it troubled me for quite some time -- at the moment it s relieved because i have been taking some homeopathic medicine since last 3 months. We have no history of diabetes, heart trouble in the family on both maternal and paternal sides. I m 35 right now, 5 8 , and weigh about 73kg. I was once married and had a daughter but now divorced since 6 years. Will really appreciate any help. Thanks" -251324,Suggest treatment for rib cage pain during pregnancy,"Hallow Dear, Engorgement of the breasts, widening of the areola and nausea are definitely suggesting the possibility of pregnancy. Though breast engorgement can take place if you out on weight, the areola will not widen without pregnancy. The other battery of symptoms you have mentioned are not pertaining to pregnancy. However, you got your menses, though scantier in amount. Your urine pregnancy test also was negative. This rules out the possibility of pregnancy. Urine pregnancy test done within first week of missed period can give false negative test. I would advise you to get Beta hCG test done which gives reliable test even before missing a period. Else ultrasonography done about 10 days after missed period gives direct visual evidence. Since you did not miss period, but had scanty period, consider that as missed period for the sake of planning these tests for confirmation of pregnancy status. I am more concerned and impressed with the widening of areola; hence do not want to right off the possibility of pregnancy without confirmation. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant ","Over the past month i have been getting symptoms of pregnancy. i have random head aches, backaches, the whole month i have had very painful cramps. running to the bathroom, nausea all the time, every thing i smell or eat makes me a little sick. i have a lot of gas from both ends, my breast are not sore but they have gotten bigger and the ring around it has also gotten larger. anything i take for these pains it still will not go away. i just received my period not to long ago. It was lighter than usual and it lasted the normal days. after my cycle i did take a pregnancy test after and it came back negative. I am still feeling the same problems i had before my period. i am a diabetic and i do know some of these symptoms can be cause by that. i still would like to know if i could be pregnant?" -101215,What does prolonged bump and bruising after injury indicate?,"HI . This is one of the most common concerns seen on this forum. These are lymph nodes and are due to infection of the scalp, even a minor trauma can cause this. These are usually self limiting and may occasional need treatment. If you are still worried , you can go for FNAC test ( fine needle Aspiration cytology done by pathologist. ) ","My husband just noticed a small ball behinde his ear he has had them in the past when he was young but about two days ago they came back. They only hurt when he touches them. The balls are very small, a little bit bigger then the size of a pea. What can it be?" -127078,"How to remove stapler pins, swallowed accidentally ?","dear chrid why are you not cusulting your docter,your problm become very serious when you dont awere....it need some blood test and also a sonography of upper abdomen,.after that ,i will give you exect advise and treatment, go now for chelkup............ok take care ","I have pain in the upper left of my abdomen,it s like pressure and pain and discomfort. i ve had it for the past 3 months. its only relived by Burping or going number 2. But since this started,going number 2 has been hard. some days i can t and other i have diarrhea . shortly before all this happened i had chest pain and a very fast heart rate which resulted in me going to the ER late at night acouple days in a row and being hospitalized on the cardiac floor for about a week. They scoped my esophagus and said i had gastritis and a stomach ulcer. I took carafate for 3 weeks and thats when it all this started, When the pain and discomfort come sometimes my chest will hurt too. The pain will also be on my back under my left shoulder blade . most of the time when its happening i can t lay on my back cause it so uncomfortable, i m only 16 years old...please help" -4909,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -79729,What causes pain in kidney post urination?,"Hi,A lot of research is going on on the topic of anti glomerular basement membrane (anti GBM) antibody disease recurrence after transplantation. Anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM) antibody disease may progress to end-stage renal failure, requiring either dialysis or renal transplantation. There are only six reported cases of symptomatic recurrent anti-GBM disease in the literature. The incidence of recurrent linear Immunoglobulin G (IgG) staining in the transplant may be as high as 50 percent. However, most patients remain asymptomatic. You may discuss this point with your doctor. ","I AM A CKD PATIENT NOW ON CAPD. NEED TRANSPLANT. MY KIDNEY'S NOT BEEN DONE ANY BIOPSY BUT MY DR. IN KUWAIT IS TELLING KIDNEY FAILED DUE TO ANTI GBM ANTIBODY. I HAVE SKIN DISEASE FOR 35 YRS AND I THINK THERE IS RELATION BETWEEN THIS SKIN DISEASE AND KIDNEY DISEASE. IF I GO FOR TRANSPLANT, DOES THIS PROBLEM AFFECT MY NEW TRANSPLANTED KIDNEY?" -191997,Suggest treatment for lymph nodes in the neck of a child,"Hello, It is a congenital abnormality also called as ASD( atrial septal defect). In some cases, it will get corrected by itself as the defect get obliterated by time. In some children surgical correction is required. Consult a paediatric cardiac surgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Please type your query here. Since this query is directed to our panel of specialists and super-specialists, please mention your problem in as much detail as possible. Do not forget to highlight your Age, Gender, Medical History and Treatment History of the problem you are facing. My name is Britney Schelling I am 30 and my 10 year old Ashton has a bad heart. He has a hole between the 2 top chambers of his heart, a fused aortic valve and a dialated aortic artery. Hes on inhalers for breathing problems no asma and an irregular heart beat. what should I do? His doctor wants to wait a year but chest pain & breathing are getting worse. Call or e-mail YYYY@YYYY or 509-443-1196 thankyou" -151329,What causes persistent calf pain?,"Hi, Neck muscle sprain is not a serious problem, although, if it is caused by some underlying disorder then it has to be taken seriously. It is better to get an MRI scan done if pain lasts longer. Applying dicofenac gel and giving hot fomentation will relieve muscle spasms. Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon ","The back of my neck up into the base of my skull on the left side is killing me I have had a violent cough from a sinus infection and the pain started right after a cough should I worry it is more than a pulled muscle, when I took hot showerr an let the water hit the offending spot it felt much better for a short time" -222850,What causes heaviness in the legs and excessive tiredness?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As you have mentioned FBG is 122 mg, (which is not normal, it falls in the prediabetic range that is 108 mg to 125 mg/100 mL), and HbA1c is 5.7 (which is normal), there is no overt diabetes. But if after food blood glucose does go above the kidney threshold (160 to 180 mg), some glucose is filtered in urine, even though there may be no overt diabetes.Secondly, sometimes there is renal glycosuria as kidney threshold may have come down.My suggestion, please get your after food blood glucose and urinary glucose tested, which should help to clarify the doubt. Plus looking at your fasting level, you need to take necessary precautions so as to avoid becoming diabetic.The precautions include regular exercise, weight control and avoiding sweets, junk foods, deep fried foods, aerated sweetened drinks (colas), pastries, and bakery items.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar ",hi goodafternoon..i want to ask regarding of my urine...i have checked my blood and urine twice...fbs= 122.80 mg/dl or 6.8 Hba1c= 5.7 first test urine=negative in sugar after two days second test urine= negative in sugarquestio n: Why it still ants going to my urine again in again? even my urine doesnt found sugar. -148542,What could be the reason for having high amount of ESR and White blood cells?,"Welcome to H.C.M.rDear friend , for Ferritin, Transferrin, Fe, and retic -No fasting is required.Blood test should be early in morning and avoid high iron containing meal one day before test.But for Lipid Profile like cholesterol 12 hours Fasting is required.Thanx for query. ","I have been requested by my Family Practitioner to get a blood test. Levels for Ferretin, Transferrin, Fe and Retic count are being requested. I do take Crestor 40 mg QD, Welchol 3 tabs BID and Zetia10 mg QD for Lipid treatment. I do take Vitamin D3 5000iu QD as a supplement after a previous blood test indicated Anemia. #1 Should I be fasting for this test? #2 Suggestions?" -111786,What is the treatment for pain while coughing and sneezing?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your symptoms are more of psychiatric disease rather then organic disease like pulmonary, cardiac or gastrointestinal disease.So better to consult psychiatrist first.Get done counselling sessions. Try to discuss your worries and find out stressors in your life.Also start working on its solution. You may require drugs also to control such symptoms. So avoid stress and anxiety. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. ","I get this hollowness in my chest feeling, a sense of emptiness that i don t know how to fill. I feel like running away but don t know where to. What s happening to me? Please help. I started feeling this a few years ago but its on and off. It happens more in winter and start of spring. Maybe it has to do with bring in a very small family after being raised in a big family where i had people around me all the time. Beant" -238491,Recommend treatment for cognitive behavioral therapy,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your plight. But you should understand that normally panic attacks are due to some anxiety disorders. Understanding anxiety and managing anxiety in relation to the panic attacks are the proper cure. I suggest you to consult a psychologist and work with him for relief. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is best suited. You can start with these first steps:tep 1 - Practice Deep and full breathing whenever possibleStep 2 - Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. Step 3 - A Tomato a day keeps anxiety at bayStep 4 - Exercise regularlyStart these and follow strictly.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hey, every night for the last couple of months i havent been getting to sleep because ive been having panick attacks, and then earlier tonight, i was having one and i ended up fainting and ended up shaking and thought i was gonna loose control. During the days i was fine, but then for the last week ive had unexplained bruising, really bad pains in the middle of my stomach and really bad chest pains and heart pains in the middle of the day and then ive been having really bad pains in my legs. I just want to know what it could be?" -125618,"Pain in abdomen, pelvic area. Taking doxycline. Negative STD tests. Causes for pain?",thank you.have you burning micturition or any lower abd.tenderness? probably you have developed chronic PID or long standing UTI.you need urine exam. & culture & USG of lower abd.you may consult a gynaecologist. ,"i had appendisectimy 6months ago along with a ruptured ovarian cyst .been put on pioglitazone for polycystic ovaries after it. had been experiencing pain ever since till 6wks ago when i had been diagnosed with adhesions and omentum band and went through laprotomy. and im still not pain free dull pain in abdomen , sometimes acute stays for a few secs and then passes away but happens 4-5 times aday. and after i wake up in the morning i have this dull pain the the lower abdomen about the groin bilaterally . i have had followups with my surgeon he said things were okay no ascities or intestinal dialation there, my bowel habits quiet good. can you pls help me with this. thanks." -117369,Suggest treatment for sharp abdominal pain,what ever the reason for your pain can only be ascertained if an ultrasound scan is done. better you consult a general surgeon immediately. ,Hi I have been getting a lot of pain in the bottom of my abdomen and it's like a lot of pelvic pain it's really sore wen I walk I've been treated for infection but the pain is still there this has been going on for months and wonder if it could be cyts on my overies I'm really concerned about it -106550,What causes chest pain on alcohol consumption?,"Hi welcome to health care magic... Your husband had taken antihistamine drug and cough suppressant... But as it is two week since having problem, I would suggest you to consult him to pulmonologist or near by doctor for auscultation and examination first... Than if needed work up done with... -CBC with AEC count -Throat swab -Chest x ray only if needed -ASO titreAccording to report further treatment guided Ex. If eosinophilia more than Allegra M given... If neutrophila and aso positive than amoxyclav neededTake care ","My husband had a bad cough two weeks ago and was taking Sudafed for the sinus drainage and Nyquil at night. It all subsided. Yesterday the cough came back and he is running a fever. It also looks like he has a sunburn on his face, chest, arms and back. He sent me to the store to get the Nyquil Muscous control stuff. What should I do, take him to the doctor?" -184979,Does cancer tend to thicken blood?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Bone cancer might involve any bone and rarely also affect multiple bones. The usual signs of bone cancer are swelling which is sudden in onset and rapidly progressive with pain in the region. Some bone cancers can also cause signs of inflammation in the region.Since you have been diagnosed to have mastoiditis therefore it is almost certain that your condition is infective in nature. Mastoiditis occurs due to chronic infection of the middle ear which involves the mastoid bone. Treat with medicines is recommended and in some patients surgical treatment is required and it is not a bone cancer.. Please do not worry. ","I have intermittent bone pain in 5 specific areas. It has been going on for over a year but seems to be getting more intense and more frequent. The bones affected are my right ulna, left humorous, right femur, left foot and pelvic bone. It is stabbing, sometimes throbbing pain that can be very intense and then it just goes away. i had a terrible ear infection recently that took 6 weeks to heal. We finally figured out that the infection likely started in my in my mastoid bone. I was treated for mastoiditis and have no idea if that is related or not. I am a 37 year old female that is otherwise in good heath. I have 5 children and am very active. Two recent blood tests showed elevated bilirubin and blood in my urine but a liver work up showed nothing. That was about 10 months ago.We recently moved to a new state. The bone pain is getting worse and I would like to see a doctor. I am worried I may have bone cancer or something serious. I don t want to go into a new doctor and demand testing, but what is the best way for me to encourage my doctor to rule out anything serious?" -240756,Suggest treatment for inferiority complex and mood swings,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicYou did not mention the drug, which psychiatrist has changed. Without, that it is difficult to tell, what kind of side effects he is getting. In that case, either you can consult your psychiatrist or take consultation of another psychiatrist. In case, you need any opinion, you can consult me. Thanks ","Sir My brother is under treatment of mdp-m since 2008 from a psychiatrist from Bihar Dr Arun Kumar Sinha. Previous month Doctor changed some medicines. Now my brother is facing one new problem. He afraid of the things, which is not there and also disorganised sleep. plz sujjest me what is the new problem. and where i can get best treatment" -85144,How long alcohol should not be consumed after the recovery from jaundice?,"HelloDoctors periodically check liver enzymes in patients taking statins since they can indeed cause a rise in the enzyme levels. If the elevation is mild, there's no need to stop the statins ","my doctor called me to discuss my liver enzymes being elevated. they are checked at least twice a year last time being Dec. now it is Feb. when blood was drawn. I don't drink but am on a statin drug Crestor for about two years. Could this be the culprit. I'm healthy, eat well." -92872,Suggest treatment for lump on eye brow after injury,"hi.it could be an inflammatory reaction from too much pressure placed on your knee. it should subside in a 3-5days time. cold compress application and pain reliever as needed. may also be of help. if signs and symptoms did not improve in a weeks time, consultation with your doctor is best for clinical evaluation.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",I was making pizza and kneeled down to get a cutting board and as I put the pizza in the oven I noticed a huge lump the size of a tiny bouncing ball in the centre of my knee that had not been there 5 minutes before. I felt no apparent pain but as I examined it the lump felt solid and was slightly blue. I feel discomfort when I bend my knee because the lump is on my knee. It s been 2 days and the lump hasn t subsided -22705,I felt sharp pain in my chest while gardening. Is there any danger?,"Hello. Was there any recurrence of this event? If yes, how frequently? This can be a cardiac arrhythmia like PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) or atrial fibrillation, in which the heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. The blood pressure falls during these episodes and one has chest pain, dizziness, fainting, blackouts, sometimes syncope. Usually, ECG is normal as it is usually done in between the episodes. ECG done during episodes will show abnormality. You will need prolonged ECG monitoring. ln order to abort such episodes, you should try to cough hard. You should have beta blockers like Metoprolol for it. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicine with their consent. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, I was working in the garden planting and suddenly my heartbeat bet so strong and fast and I felt a sharp pain in my chest. It lasted for about three minutes. I went and did a stress test. I did not feel any pain, only a small short pain in the end that did not even last and was more of a bothering feeling not exactly pain. The day I planted was the first day I felt this pain after I made a big effort. Is there any danger?" -84774,"Is slight fatty liver, gamma gt 140 while having smoking habit and on citalopram for depression serious?","Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.I dont think this is caused by Enoxaparin or some medications since liver cancer will alone cause such abdominal symptoms and this may be sign of disease progression and you should see your oncologist to see what is going on.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.DR. Ivan Rommstein ","I am on 150 mg of enoxaparin for a blood clot in my liver. I have liver cancer. Since starting shots 44 days ago I have bad nausea and vomiting. I have lost 20 pounds, cant keep anything down plus liver enzymes are up. Dr wont believe that I am having symptoms from shots. What Can I do." -145751,Suggest remedies to lower elevated albumin and bilirubin levels in blood,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have hard lump under each of your ears. You should go for X ray or ultrasound study to search whether it is bone protrusion or some other mass. Then if needed go for biopsy of that lump. It can be lymphoma or some other mass. Your pernicious anemia has no relation with mass. You should go for vitamin B12 level & intrinsic factor testing to confirm the diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Over 5 years ago had been referred to hospital for biopsy on cervical lymph nodes as several swollen but was refused biopsy by hospital. Over 2 years ago I found a small rock hard lump under each of my ears, at the angle of my jaw, they did not hurt and do not move and doctors dismissed them. Afew months after that my lower jaw became numb, lumps getting bigger. Told by doctor numbness caused by virus and lumps are boney protrusions. 6 months after that diagnosed with pernicious Anemia by which point most of face numb. Still tired blood levels normal, lumps gradually getting bigger and feeling of fullness in jaw and behind ears. Doctors are still refusing to do anything, based on nothing, no biopsies no imaging. I m 28 year old female and very concerned." -10752,My anal yeast infection disappears away with cream but comes back when I run out. Kindly advice.,"Hello. I presume that this recurrent anal yeast infection is candidiasis, and you have been using a topical mixture of antifungal and corticosteroid cream over it. Have you checked for immune statuses like HIV, and blood sugar level to rule out diabetes? Then if you have been using a steroid medicine for a very long time, that can also depress your immunity. If all these tests have been done and are negative, and you are not on prolonged use of the steroid, then I will prescribe an enteral antifungal together with the topical cream. Get Fluconazole tablet 200 mg daily for two weeks that will kill the candida from inside. You may also continue your Clotrimazole-Betamethasone cream till the yeast disappears. I want you to run a test for HIV and blood sugar. ","Hello doctor,I am looking to get a prescription for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. I currently have one, but I am almost out. I have been dealing with anal yeast for around 10 years. Now it goes away with the cream but comes back when I run out. I do not wish to see any more doctors." -191221,Why would a patient with esophageal cancer have a feeding tube inserted surgically into the duodenum ?,"Hi,thanks for query.Please visit a oncologist for definative treatment.There are various options available now a day which can help him.Apply some light dressing over the affected area to avoid bleeing on touch.In some cases surgery is also advised. wishing him good health. ",Hi! How you doing? My dad is 58 he is around 5 7 and he weights about 155 and he is dealing with a type of skin cancer that is eating his earlobe a and part of the ear and bleeds from it a lot! specially with direct sunlight or heat!! We have tried laser surgery but it didnt work and his infection is getting worse! We need all the help and information you can give us!! Thanks!!! -160010,What causes right-sided pain in the hip radiating towards mid back and shoulder?,"Hello,Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.It may be an heamngioma , an enlarged blood vessle.It can ve removed with laser or surgicaly.Dr. Selmani ","A small blood nodule or bump suddenly appeared on my right index finger, inside of second joint on the middle finger side. It doesn t hurt and doesn t appear to be a broken blood vessel. It will decrease, almost go away, and then come back a few minutes later." -161885,"What causes persistent tingling sensation in hands,fingers and wrist?","Hi,First of all I eant to tell you is have tab. aceclofenac100mg+ thiocolchicoside4mg twicw a day and cap. pregabalin75mg night along with tab. you are taking.Now meganeuron, it repairs damaged nerves whicj is very important in your case.Stop any kind of exercise.Thanks, Dr.CHANDER MOHAN SINGH. ","I am gymer i don t understand but how I feeling verry pain in body from hipp, hamstring, calf and leg feet include veins stretch and pain . I show a docter and he suggested me take for meganeuro od plus. I want know how this work please give me more suggestions for that" -52142,"Suggest treatment for chest pain,blurred vision and numbness","Hi,Welcome.Lazy heart valve(Mitral Valve prolapse) is a congenital problem of heart valve where a valve is longer than normal & cause leakage of that valve. Symptoms causes by it when leakage is severe are difficulty in breathing. It does not cause chest pain. Treatment is surgical repair of the valve when leakage is severe till than no treatment is required.Costochondritis is a inflammation of joint between cartilage & bone of chest. Treatment is simple pain killer. As you are taking steroid injection which causes bone loss & i think this could be the cause of your persistent pain. Try to reduce it after concerning your doctor. Also check your Vitamin D3 level whose deficiency can also cause this pain to persist.Thanks ",I have costochondritis and have been having cortisone injections. On my last visit to the hospital I saw a new doctor who is trying to work out why I am still in pain after 2 years. she said I have hypo mobile joints and has sent me for a heart scan as she said I could have a lazy valve. I do get a lot of chest pain but I put it down to the cosopchondritis and asthma (which I also have). I am worried about the results and not really sure what a lazy valve means or what the symptoms are -103164,What is the treatment for chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Repeated spiking temperatures (fever) in pneumonia patient is suggestive of nonresolving pneumonia.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done sputum culture and sensitivity report. Culture report will isolate the causative organism (if it is MRSA or other bacteria) and sensitivity report will guide about effective antibiotic treatment.He may need higher antibiotics on the basis of sensitivity report. By this, we can achieve speedy recovery. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks. ",My friend had pneumonia a few weeks ago and was given cipro and flagl antibiotics. She had to return to the hospital two more time because of spiking temperatures. Fluid was tested from her lungs and came back negative. Could she possibly have contacted mersa? -93735,What causes a hard knot on the collar bone with nagging cough?,"hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. two things to consider primarily based from your description: 1. a possible cervical lymphadenopathy (inflamed lymph node) probably secondary to a recent upper respiratory tract infection 2. other considerations may be fibroma, lipoma or cyst.. clinical examination from your doctor will be of great help. further diagnostic examination such as neck ultrasound, ct-scan or x-ray and subsequent management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","Hi, I found first small pea size lump on the side of mine neck week ago. This morning I found another 2 on the back-lower neck, bit bigger then a pea. Also for last month I got light red round spot on the side of my waist, about 4cm long. Two years ago I had glandular feaver... I bit concern... Thanks." -221695,Sprained lower tooth. Area sensitive. Radiating pain on eating. Relief by massaging gums,"Hi arpita, mild bleeding from the gums once in a while during brushing is quite acceptable and could be because of over zealous or vigourous brushing which hurts the gum. If bleeding from gums occurs unprovoked or without any injury or if there is unexplained bruising or prolonged bleeding from any cut site then you need to look into it and get a routine hemogram along with BT and CT done. I dont think CT scan is required at this stage. You may opt for a general health checkup as well which will guide you to further course of action if anything is wrong. Relax everything may just be normal; ","Hi Doctor, Actually today my husband was brushing in morning little bit blood was found.It happens 3 months ago.That time also he found this for once and he undergone the full health check up,nothing was found.But Dr.told if you want metal satisfaction you can do citiscan. Could you please let me know why it is heppening after 3 months gap. And should we ddo? Thanks & Regads, Arpita" -127680,"What causes facial swelling in the mornings ,after having a broken nose?","Hi,Vomiting is common symptom after mild trauma due to vertigo (especially if head is involved) in your son's case as per your note he landed on his shoulder, if you didn't noticed any symptoms of head involvement It can resolve itself within couple of days. But if you are suspicious of head trauma only a CT scan can confirm concussion or serious head injury, if this is the case appropriate physician must be consulted (Neurologist). I hope this answers your question.Dr.Uppal ",today my son flew 4 ft in air and landed on his shoulder while sledding. We went to er and they took x-rays and gave him 409mg ibuprofen. Said his shoulder was just bruised. He has been ok rest of day but is now throwing up...should I be concerned of a concussion and should I take him back to er to be checked? -116359,How to quit spasmo proxyvon and get rid of the side effects?,"Hi, It's a vitamin supplement given to improve you health that decline during malaria. There are no side effects unless you have any allergy which is unpredictable. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S.T. Balamurali, General & Family Physician ","HI,This is Gokul. I had affected in malaria fever before 20 days and am cured now doctor had given me Rivria silver Lp tablets to take daily one. Is there any side affects by taking this tablet daily. And plese say me the benefits of taking this tablet daily." -49811,Can alcohol consumption cause heart pain?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that it is not safe to take Hoodia gordonii when you are already suffering with high blood pressure. Hoodia gordoni has a bad effect on your heart as it can raise your blood pressure and your heart rate. Kindly adapt lifestyle modification with DASH diet to loose weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Bhanu Partap ",i am 57 and i am taking quinapril for high blood pressure 10mg also taking levothroxine75mg and citalopram40mg so i was wondering is it safe to takepure hoodia gordonii capsules1 3 times a day 400mg per capsule also acai capsule 1mid morning and one mid afternoon -18993,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -32995,What are the chances of getting pregnant after unprotected sex?,"Hi if he has not ejaculate and there was no preejaculate also, then there is no chance of pregnancy. So don't worry. But take your pills regularly to avoid such chances in future. ","I've taken birth control for 10 years, and I am very good about taking it. I've been with my boyfriend for 7 years, and we usually have protected sex along with the birth control. I recently ran out of refills and had to wait one week after my period to begin my new pack. So, I went two weeks without my birth control. I took them for about two days, and then we had unprotected sex, but he pulled out as to not risk it. I haven't ovulated in a very long time, but I am convinced that I ovulated today. What are my chances of getting pregnant?" -3834,What is the lump that I can feel on the back of my neck?,Hi. For further doubts consult a chiropractor online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/chiropractor ,"Hello doctor, I have a sore shoulder and neck. In the back of my neck, I feel a lump. I can feel it when I bend my neck forward and on my left side. I also get some burning sensation in my neck. Please help." -64233,What causes itchy rashes in body and fever?,Hello!I really appreciate your concern.The most common cause of discharge from belly button or umbilicus is an infection of the skin in that area. It is more likely to become infected because it is moist and a good environment for the growth of bacteria or fungi. You can apply topical antibacterial & antifungal creams on it. Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care.Thank you. Best Regards.Dr. Manan ,My bellybutton was hurting this week nothing too terrible so i didnt bother going to the doctor but today i noticed i had some liquid on my tshirt and that my bellybutton was leaking a small amount of brownish red liquid. The pain seems to have ceased since this though. Do you know what this may be? -924,"I am having bloating, stomach cramps, and pass stools 3 to 4 times a day. Why?","Hello. I welcome you to icliniq. I can understand you must be very upset about your problem. Well the symptoms you mention seem to be occurring due to irritable bowels. The irritable syndrome is a gastrointestinal entity where patient has abdominal pain which change with physiologic activities such as defecation, belching. This abdominal pain can accompany diarrhea, which is called as Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diarrhea (D) predominant (IBS-C) to be precise. The blood test, urine test, and Ultrasound abdomen that you shared are very much within normal limits. So don't be worry at moment. You said stool test contain macrophages, but I can't see any stool detail report among files you uploaded. Well macrophages or leuckocytes can be present in stool harmlessly and does not suggest any diagnosis by its own. I would recommend you to get some more stool test that can determine it clearly. So the IBS usually affects small and large bowel; and it is not uncommon to have concomitant stomach irritation which is called functional dyspepsia. So part of your symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloating are secondary to stomach irritation. You are on lots of medications, many with similar drug class, that does not seem a wise to continue for now. I just recommend you some medication you can use them and let me know in one week time how that work in your case. Please find below investigation and treatment plan. good day Irritable bowel syndrome with functional dyspepsia Stool for H pylori Stool for fecal calprotectin Stool For Detail report, for ova and parasites, and for giardiasis stool for fat globules, reducing substance, and Stool spot Na and spot K levels Serum TSH, FT4 and FT3 Random blood sugar and HbA1c Inflammatory bowel disease Endocrine disorders Diverticular disease of sigmoid H pylori gastritis Gastroparesis IBS-D plus FD Tab Rifaximin 200 mg thrice daily for 3 weeks Tab Mebervine MR 200 mg twice daily Reduce some weight Avoid gas producing diets such as nuts, peas, cauliflower, cabbage, certain cereals which you think causing increasing bloating Follow up after investigation ","i am 40 yrs old . My digestion is always a concern for me but since last month i am having bloting , stomach cramps , stool discharge 3-4 times a day. medicine taken rifagut, actigut for 5 days , meftal spas continuous , pentaprazole - 20 days till nw . at present bloting reduced but stomach cramps , stool discharge 3-4 times a day still persisit . USG abdomain found "" minimal edamatus wall ( avg 3mm) noted in sigmoid colon. "" rest is ok. as per stool test macrophagus present - a few . Kindly advise" -204369,Should i be worried about the soft knot due to accident?,"thanks for visiting me here,1. rbc in stools are not normal...and gives a suspicion of bacillary dysentery ,more so here as it is loaded with bacteria...2.your child needs oral antibiotics like Oral cefixime like taxim -o syrup(100mg/5ml) 2ml twice daily x 5 days,simultaneously send blood for CBC,CRP,blood c/s and stool c/s before starting antibiotics3.Treatment: Oral taxim-0, ORS 30-40ml appx after every loose stool, Sporolac sachets 1/2-0-1/2 ( morning and night) and ZnD suspension 0.5ml once daily x 2 weeks as a part of regular protocol for diarrheawatch for signs of dehydration (watch for urine,feeds etc) and danger signs like excessive sleepiness, altered behaviour to go to emergency as and when neededregardsdr sowmya ","my 11 months old baby is having fever and had episodes of vomiting for 2 nights. i checked the fecalysis and had the following results 0-2 pus cells, 2-4 rbc, and loaded bacteria. is the result alright? i am still waiting for the urine result. thank you" -94361,What causes anal hemorrhoids with a painful vaginal rash?,"hi.it could be a simple cyst or just a bony protrusion but it is best if you consult w a general surgeon and have a complete physical examination done. further diagnostics, like ct-scan, will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr. kaye ","Hi I have just recently had an operation to remove my right testicle, I am awaiting the results to see if it is testicular cancer. I have just noticed a lump directly below the centre or my ribs, it feels hard and bony - is this normal as I have never noticed it before?" -91109,"Elevated liver enzymes, no cirrhosis. Fatty omfiltration, normal sonogram of liver. Opinion?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. An acute pain due to impacted calculus in CBD is often unbearable. It usually needs an indoor treatment with fluids and intravenous antibiotics. You need to consult your physician for proper treatment. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ",i have just had bilary colic jaundice and infection had ercp but woke half way through procedure and could not cope very sore lack of appertite pain between shoulders known stones in bile duct ercp re planned under general but cancelled due to other emergencies at hospital still in pain what should i do mcp planned two weeks time dont know if i can survived until then -169070,Suggest treatment for weakness in legs,Dear patient Stiffness in knee and pain on single side is Monoartitular arthritis. Most common cause in developing countries is tuberculosis. But it can be also Monoartitular rheumatoid arthritis. Chances of this problem due to cancer is very rare. This needs to be investigated with 1. Xray of involved knee anteroposterior and lateral views 2. MRI of involved knee to confirm diagnosis. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile start tab diclofenac 50mg twice a day for pain relief and start knee range of motion exercises to reduce stiffness. You need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon with report. All the best. ,"I have this pain in my knee, my knee almost feels stiff and when I try to sleep at night I become very restless. I used to play volleyball and rugby about 2 years ago. im a very healthy 20 year old female. im thinking it might be bone cancer. my mom had cancer in the past but in her ovaries." -175626,What causes quivering chin?,"PSP is a progressive neurodegenerative disease.Features to suggest PSP are- loss of balance while walking, unexplained falls , stiffness in gait.Problems controlling eye movement. slowness of eye movements, usually offer the first definitive clue - trouble voluntarily shifting their gaze vertically (i.e., downward and/or upward), prolonged or infrequent blinking, or difficulty in opening the eyes.In advanced stage, Typical Staring/Anxious look can be present ","My mum is 76 and has been diagnosed with psp. Her trodat scan was normal but she has been put on syndopa plus ( levodopa) Will this do her any good. What is the best diagnosis for psp. Clinically she has poor balance and unable to walk, has fallen a couple of times and has dry eyes. Is this good enough to conclude that it is psp" -46189,"Patches on cheeks, purple colour and fill with pus, Prescribed Oxytetracycline not working",Hi itchy rash on the face can be due to razberi extract.even though it is return that it has no side effects.idiocyancritic reaction can occur in any individual to any product.it can be treated with atarax 25 mg at night.alaspan in the morning .azithromycin 500mg daily once for three days and application of calamine lotion can cure the condition ,"I have an itchy rash on my face , similar to eczema but much worse than any eczema I ve ever had before. Could this be a side effect from Razberi-K , a raspberry keytone supplement I ve started taking? I keep reading there are no side effects but this is the only thing I can think of that I ve changed in my life recently." -45745,What is the treatment for skin rash?,"Hi,The rash occuring below the left breast off and on might be hives..also called urticaria. It may be without any cause..idiopathic or secondary..some cause may be there. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. Thorough history may be tsken by him.Investigations may be done to find out internal cause. I would advise antihistaminics like fexofenadine 180 mg once a day till you get relief and steroid like methyl prednesolone in tappering dose if needed. You may feel better in few weeks. I hope you hot my answer.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ",I have been getting a mild rash under my left breast that comes and goes quickly. The area itches and turns red with small bumps and then goes away within a couple of hours. The only thing is it comes and goes. This has been happening for almost a month. -157867,Is it normal to experience numbness and tingling sensation in the arm after shoulder dislocation?,"Hi, If it is only a partial rotator cuff tear then it can heal on its own with proper rest and avoiding any further injury to the area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","Hello, I have a question about my shoulder: a couple of months ago I fell and slid - shoulder first - into a piano. I have seen a couple of doctors and a physical therapist and didn t get any results/information. Yesterday, I saw an orthopedist who said I probably had a torn rotator cuff. What are the possible treatments for this (other than surgery)?" -35925,"Trying to conceive. Given fertyl tablets, bio- preg f, duphaston. Will it help?","welcome to HCM!treatment is fine.follow it with sonography.inspite of everything normal,sometimes to conceive takes time.have faith and patience.u will be blessed with a child. ","Hi Doctor,Me and my wife trying to have a kid since trying from last 2 years. Myself 31 and my wife 23, we already consulted doctor on 3rd day of her periods. She given Fertyl 50mg 5 tablets and bio-preg-f daily and Duphaston tablet to start on 14th day and 14 a4 tablets. Will we be able to success in this and any tipe for me, please advice." -78918,Will vitamin D cause calcium deposit stones in kidneys?,"Hi,The symptoms you have described point towards recurrence of stone causing either obstruction or infection.Moreover passage of brown particles confirms active stone disease.You should increase daily water intake to 4litres,start KCit 2tsf twice daily,Tab Cystone 2 tabs twice daily and Cap Urimax 0.2mg once daily ","hI, have UTIs once a year or so, have had kidney cyst (simple) and frequency. Now I have off and on kidney pain, white particles, brown and sometimes a couple of reddish brown particles. My urine test strip test positive for leucocytles but no infection. Also kidney stone history.?????" -26955,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -27856,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -219736,"Painful lump inside the jaw, intense pain on moving the jaw sideways causing frequent urge to bite the cheek. Suggestion for remedy?","Hi,Thanks for the query,You need to mention the site of these dots...Whether they are on tooth or oral mucosa.If present on teeth then it can be caries but if they are on oral mucosa then it can be staining due to smoking or tobacco chewing, melanine pigmentation so thorough clinical examination is required.Take care. ",Hi! I am a bit conserned because I ve got 3 dark red/black dots behind my last teeth (only on the left side) Does anyone know what it is and if I should be worried? -18802,I had a penile injury that resulted in temporary erectile dysfunction. Please help.,Hi. Revert with more information to a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hi doctor, I had a penile injury that resulted in temporary erectile dysfunction. My penis seems to be working somewhat normally now, after about two weeks. It is still painful. There is a small indent on the underside of my penis that was not there before. I went to a doctor, and he said it was not Peyronie's disease. However, he did not look thoroughly. Additionally, the small indent is only visible when the penis is erect. I am attaching a picture for better understanding. I am young, so the doctor Peyronie's disease was probably not likely. I would like to know if this is just simple soft tissue damage that will correct itself, or if it is Peyronie's disease. What sorts of treatments should I be seeking?" -114248,"What are the uses of cardnit,Bamifix, lowplat and Myteka?","Hello,It depends upon the condition. If it is only simple upper respiratory tract infection you may give for 4-5 days. But in case of severe lower respiratory tract infection you have to continue for 1-2 weeks. If the symptoms not improved with present medication you may consult with your treating doctor to change medication or to recheck for diagnosis.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ",hi sir my kid is 2.3yrs old . she is having severe chest cold. my doctor prescribed for Asthalin and Budecord medicines through nebulizer. for the past 4 days i gave twice daily. orally i am giving piriton CS 4ml thrice daily. how long should i continue this. now she is having little cough with tough cold. -50907,Suggest treatment for irregular heart beats and restriction in throat area,"Hi ThereAfter going through your query I understand your concern.I would like to tell you that Chest pain can be because of many factors like, heart disease, lung problems, of gastric reflux. Heart and lung disease depends on your age, family history or any structural abnormality. Your symptoms are due to Gastric Reflux. Its recommended for you to take over the counter antacids and stop eating spicy and junk food .Kind Regards ",I have pain under my left rib cage. The best way to describe it is like a quarter moving around. I have some chest pains from time to time. I also have alot of gas and have been dizzy lately. Can you tell me what this might be. The pain is left not right. Thank you. -78298,How long will a person normally live with stage 3/5 ckd?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i would advise you to continue with an antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin twice daily. You should mention the following :1. your age and sex.2. what scan have you had; ultrasound or CT-IVU. A CECT is mandatory.3. urine routine and culture tests, and microalbumin.4. blood routine, creatinine,sugar,and platelets.After examination by an Urologist,the reports will help in specific treatment.If you've any doubt,you may send it to me, as a direct question.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","I have had a scan and both my kidneys are inflamed. I feel really ill- dizzy, sick, tired and generally very unwell. I've had a kidney infection for 9 weeks that hasn't responded to any antibiotics. I am waiting for a referral to a specialist but I am worried what to do in the meantime." -172555,Does a spinal tap procedure cause discomfort in the legs?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If the disc is degenerated and almost gone, there are minimally invasive options to restore the intervertebral height by replacing the disc with dynamic artificial intervertebral disc. Microgel (mainly metil metacrilate) injections between vertebrae to replace the damaged discs are still being studied. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My wife s been told she has very little of the cartilege between her 4th/5th lumbar joints, which is causing her pain. As a result, she is about to begin having cortisone injections in the lumbar area. I personally have had little success with a simliar procedure. So, I wonder if the technique of injecting a substance (micro gel?)into the lumbar area is available here in Indiana." -146256,How to treat edema?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your blood pressure is too high. You should immediately consult your doctor and take treatment for that. Life threatening events like myocardial infarction or stroke can occur with this blood pressure. We can not find all the cause of blood pressure. Genetics, life style, stress and many other factors are there. You need to set the dosage of your antihypertensive medicine. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Blood pressure is 123/86 with a pulse of 109. 53 year old male. 74 kilos and live in warm part of Costa Rica. I m taking Ramipril, Hydrovhlorothiazide, amlodipne, cipralax and oxi-dine for knee pain. I am on a good diet and try to exercise daily.. I sleep more often now then before and have stopped smoking 11 days ago.mi was taking zyBan. But decided to stay off it. I have been suffering by hypertension for two years now and still find the need to monitor my pressure as it has increased to 150/110 without reason.. Await your reply" -174581,What causes sudden giddiness and confusion?,"Hi,Medically induced coma is reversible. the symptoms you talk about are generally present in all patients admitted to and intensive care. they are temporary and will be reversed eventually. try to calm her with gentle music or talk to her about some happy moments also if allowed try to take her outdoor on a wheelchair, sunlight fresh air will make her feel beter and oriented.thank you ","My friend woke up from a medically induced coma (was in it for 8 days) yesterday morning. She was confused and distressed tried to pull out the tubes and wires before her mum calmed her down and explained what happened. She doesn t stay awake for very long and each time wakes up confused and upset like she doesn t remember what was told to her the time before. Is this normal at this stage? She also hasn t spoken yet but tried to say something to her mum this afternoon but we couldn t make it out was too low and mumbled. Is this normal also? and will her voice eventually get stronger and become more than a mumble and be understandable? Also the fact she sleeps more than she is awake, is that normal too?" -84987,What is the treatment for bile duct spasms and stones?,"1) your sister is suffering from stage-4 liver failure due to cirrhosis associated with impairment in renal function2) episode of blood containing vomitting is also due to liver failure3) she need care-taker at home as such episodes are difficult to manage without presence of proper perssonel. in addition, there might be possibility that she require repeated admissions to ICU due to worsoning of condition. ",My Sister was diagnosed with stage 4 liver disease & renal Failure 1 month ago she has spent the majority of her time in ICU & recently released to my parents home assigned with a hospiatl appointed case manager after they stabilized her and her kidneys showed signs they were healing or in the process of healing over the weekend she was having sever abdomin pain and she coughed and blood came out of her nose and then she started vomitting quite a bit of blood she was readmitted to icu where they gave her a blood transfusion and drained more fluids from her abdomin These cant be good signs Shouldnt she have a Nurse who cares for her when they release Her? & or How do we get 1 put in place? -207676,Suggest cure for eating disorder,"Hi...I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. As a matter of fact even my kid had this when young. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months.Eczema with secondary infection requires antibiotics. It is fine to use them if they are really indicated.Regards - DR. Sumanth ",My baby had chest infection she was given cefaclor. She also has eczema. After exactly 2 weeks she got ill again. She is not able to sleep for a single hour through the night. And she s itching like hell. I observed blisters on her thighs and legs. We took her to doctor he said her eczema has become infected. He has given ampiclox to be used thrice a day for five days. And fucidin ointment to be applied twice a day for five days. Is it safe to use antibiotics with such a small gap of 2 weeks? Sonia -198865,What causes chest pain after running?,"it's very common for infants to have maldigestion and constipation or diarrhoea after changing the formula Milk . it's related to the change in lining of the intestines and it's flora ( the beneficial bacteria inside ) .so , switching the infant to breast milk is very helpful , if not available , other formulas like bebelac EC ( extra care ) can help , if that didn't solve the problem then switching to hypoallergic formula can be effective ( like Nan HA ) . ","i have a 6months old baby and i gave him promil gold as his milk but after 2 days he is now having a hard time to vowel. he is always crying, i don t know what to do, im afraid to give him some home remedies because im a first time mom.please help me." -138258,What causes pain in the lower back?,"Hello,Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.I think your should looks Ok but you need to check your spine with Xrays in different projections and evaluation form the neurologist specialistI wish you quick improvement.Dr. Selmani ","For over a week I ve had back pain, right shoulder blade up to back of the neck and around to the collar bone. Although I have full range of motion, the shoulder blade area is almost numb, a weird sensation. Did I just sleep wrong and need to wait it out or should I get x-rays and/or go to a chiropractor?" -244521,"Behavioural problems, cannot adjust with people, does not study for exams","Hi,Linda, Thanks for query. Many a time EKG may be normal even then some problem in the heart is there as at the time of taking EKG blood circulation in the heart is normal and show normal EKG. But to rule out coronary insufficiency or other problem in the heart Echo and stress test will confirm. Ok and bye. ","I have been having little chest pain past week or so. Comes and goes. Then my right side including my arm and jaw have some pain in it. My doctor did an EKG and it was normal as well as my blood pressure. He is doing a chest xray , echo, and stress test on Wednesday just to be sure but he says I shouldn t worry. I am 32 overweight so I tend to worry allot. If the EKG is normal should I worry" -85670,"Can liver abscess cause symptoms like bone pain,vomiting?",Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Your father having cirrhosis....In this condition by sodium and water retention edema can occur....So you are given diuretic for preventing edema and ascites....You are also given multivitamin and zinc tablet with rabeprazole to prevent acidity.Here cutt off oil from diet.Daily in morning take grined spinach and carrot juices....One tsp cumin seed with milk taken....Take one tsp crushed papaiya seed with lemon juice....Ultimate treatment for cirrhosis is liver transplantation.......TIPSS like less invasive procedure can be helpful.....Take care.....Dr.Parth ,hello doc.my dad is diagnosed with liver cirrhosis 2 months back....he is 64 years old.....docs has precribed udiliv 300 1-0-1cap razo d 1-0-1lasilactone once at 8 amcap zincovit 0-1-0tab ciplar la 4o mg at 6 pm dailyliquid duphalac 15 ml dailyis this medicines good... -52652,What causes heart burn after treading with history of heart murmur?,Hi ThereAfter going through through your query i would like to tell you that post ANGIOPLASTY (deploying stents) if everything goes normally the patient can be discharged within 24-48 hrs after procedure.I wish Him Good Health ,Hi my father is to be addmited into hospiral to have three stents fitted as at 82 years old as the consultant recons his age and fittness rule out heart bypas how long can i expect him to be in hospital as i have to travel from hampshire to glasgow 450miles to assist with travel and assistance -123281,What is the cause for excruciating pain in my stomach after which it was hard for me to walk and lay on my stomach?,"Hi...this is not normal...you are constipated...the more you keep it inside the harder it will become as the body keeps on absorbing water from it...and so it will be more difficult for you to evacuate it leading to more pain and eventually you will develop anal fissure... so start a laxative in the night and eat more fibers like oats and bananas...Now, about the pain during menses...the intensity of pain varies between people as is their sensitivity to pain...take an analgesic during that time...Dr. Ashish Verma ","Hi, the first 3 days of being on my period I get really sharp pains in my lower stomache when I try and have a vowel movement and my stomache feels very sore. I only normally go about once or twice a week anyway which is normal for me but it hurts that much that sometimes cry. I sometimes hold it in until my cycle has finished" -141367,What treatment is suggested for severe back pain ?,"Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think your You are suffering from chronic backache. Treatment of back pain is exercises,Cartisafe D once daily,NUROKIND GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) . Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get your vitamin D checked .If it is low then vitamin D supplementation(Bon DK 60K weekly with milk) can be taken.Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query. ",I am suffering from lower back pain for the last 2 months.I have visited a orthopaedic and have taken the following medicines 1 syndol 2 pregatin sr 75 3 rapesene dsr 4 cyza 20mg 5 safeguard sr 100 I have also visited a physiotherapist and done IFT. At present I am taking safeguard sr 100 and doing regular exercises but the pain comes back now and then specially with the feeling of a strained nerve at the left sides tarting from the down to the leg and also some stiffness at the lower back. Pls suggest what shuold I do to get permanent relief. -83373,How can fatty liver be treated?,"Hello, Liver enzymes may be raised because of various causes. In your case, some may be more possible but in every case it requires evaluation of the cause. Most common causes of such liver derangement's are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Drugs. Gamma GT is most commonly raised due to alcohol intake and in case you take alcohol, you need to keep a control over it. If you don't take it, you need following tests: hepatitis virus markers, Ultrasound Abdomen and HIDA scan. A lot many times, liver dysfunction is due to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). So, if you have any evidence of fatty liver in Ultrasound and your other tests are negative, this rise is liver enzyme would be attributed to NAFLD. For this you need to reduce your weight, reduce fat in diet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ","Why does my ALT & AST keep going up I have lung cancer but its been shrinking. I have been doing well, my numbers have been up since I ve had the last 3 months of this amuno therapy they drop a little and yet they can t keep it down in order to give me a new med, so they put me on Prednisone and that does t seem to be working all that good is there a natural solution I thought I ate pretty good fish veggies fruit lots of water I just don t want this cancer to start to grow again now that I have been through all the treatments of chemo down to the amuno therapy they won t give me any meds unless my liver enzymes drop, its my ALT & AST" -215800,"How to cure soreness around teeth,mouth and chin after undergoing radiation for cancer?",Hi....once you have bitten your check then it will swell up . for this apply muco pain gel on sore and use rexidine - m and do general massage ...apply this two gel one after other and 3 to 4 times in day .. And if you have lot of pain then start zerodol so tablet .it will help in reduction of swelling too . hope it will help you.. ,This is hard to explain. But I woke up 2 days ago and on the right side of my mouth in the very back it felt like I bit the side of of cheek. Did not think anything of it but it keeps getting bigger very sore and more swollen almost swollen over my back tooth but now every time I open my mouth I keep biting it over and over. It s very painful. What was the cause of this and what can I do? Thank you for any information -215295,Suggest cure for dental problem,hey...I suggest you can take paracetamol....because it has got less side effects....take it...it will relieve your pain...dosage as told by your dentist....hope you got rply...be happy and keep smiling!!! ,"Please could you advise me - i take levothyroxine 150mg each day. At present I have hayfever, toothache and sinus problems after a heavy cold, so am taking cetirizine, sudafed and can I also take paracetomol or ibuprofen for the toothache which i can't get treatment for for two weeks! I'm 43 5ft 3 and 70kg. Thanks" -110801,Suggest treatment for severe chest pain and shortness of breath,"thanks for asking your questioni completely understand your problemas per you have written ecg was abnormal ,the the treating physician should have ordered a 2d echo and if that also comes normal then a spirometry to know the lung health and state of lungs.sob with chest pain can happen in many diseases like bronchial asthma ,pulmonary embolism, obstructive airway diseases, and restrictive or occupational diseases. it will be better f you can refer a pulmonologist.thanks/regardsfeel free to ask questionsmay god bless your family with good health ","My 16 year old son went to ER with chest pains and shortness of breath. He is very active in sports. The chest pains began during a baseball game. His ECG was abnormal but his chest xrays were normal. We seen his primary doctor today and they said he is healthy and can resume physical activity; however, as a parent, I would feel more comfortable having a specialist state it was safe for him to return to sports. I understand this is a tricky subject but any advice would be appreciated. Thank you" -185910,Should a biopsy be done for high PSA value?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some granular pharyngitis. It causes itching sensation in throat. If you have any ulcer or lump in your mouth then you should go for biopsy to rule out cancer. Otherwise no need to worry. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Sir(s), I am working in Andaman. Male, aged 52. Consumed Gutkha for the past 4 years. Left the habit for the last 01 month. Having irritation in the left side of throat. Itching sensation around throat (neck). My left side head & jaw pain a bit. I suspect it to be Cancer. Am I right. What I need to do?" -41662,Suggest treatment for excessive hair loss,"Hi.As per your case history of hairfall.My treatment advice is – 1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.2. Use a good herbal shampoo and coconut hair oil for regular use.3. Take an iron supplement once daily and vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.4. Other treatment options are topical minoxidil, oral finasteride and mesotherpy done by a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. ","Dear Sir/Madam, I have been suffering excessive hair loss for the past 3 weeks now particularly while shampooing or applying oil. I have very thick hair but prematurely gray so I dye it regularly. I live in London where it has been very cold for the past 3 weeks. Can you please advise me? Thanks" -32459,Is there any possibility of getting pregnant with negative pregnancy test?,"Hi, I think if your periods have delayed and you are having these symptoms, you can go for a bhcg blood test for pregnancy. If negative, get your thyroid profile and prolactin levels done, because white discharge from breast can be due to these problems. Thyroid disorders also lead to excess tiredness. Increased prolactin levels can lead to breast discharge. So get yourself evaluated. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","False NegativeDear doctor. For the past month, i have been showings signs of pregnancy. Overly tired, food cravings (especially milk), my breasts are tender, the area around my nipples has got darker and there is a white substance coming out of my nipples and i have put on weight in a sense that my stomach or tummy has got rounder, Emotionally i am a ticking time bomb and i dont have the patience i normally would. I am showing most of the signs of pregnancy. So far i have done 3 pregnancy tests, and they have been at least a week a part and all done when i go to the toilet in the morning. 2 were invalid and one was negative. My question is, are false negatives common, is it likely that the tests were wrong? And if i am not pregnant, why am i showing most of the signs of pregnancy and what else could it be? Thank you, Sarah..." -55620,Suggest treatment for dizziness and high BP,It indicate along with right bundle branch block ... there is left anterior hemiblock ...need to see Ur ecg to opinion further .. ,"hi, my mother's IS 76 YRS OLD HAD BEEN STROKE 1993 NOW HER ct scan results acute ischemic infarcts,right lentiform nucleus and inferior limb of the right internal capsule.old infarcts,left semi ovale and left parietal region.cerebral atrophy, her ecg result left axis deviation incomplete right bundle branch block her us result cortical renal cyst, atrophic uterus, negative adnexae WHAT IT IS DOC TNX A LOT" -194127,"What causes episodes of passing out,weakness and shakes?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.By what you say I feel that it could be 1. Henoch Schonlein Purpura2. Spontaneous bruising due to a bleeding disorder.I suggest you take her to the nearest emergency room.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ","my 6 year old daughter has pain, brusing,redness, and swelling on the bottom of her feet... she can t even walk. she didn t fall. she just woke up with the pain yesterday morning and then today it was bruised and swollen. what could this be? should i take her to the er?" -140043,What causes severe back pain?,Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be having disc prolapse. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. If you have no relief by this then you can take tramadol as it may cause severe pain.Rest is advisable in lateral position with both hips and knees flexed. Mecobalamine is helpful in resolving. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ,"my lower back pain is excruiating. had for 10 days. cant bend, it shoot pain all around buttocks and hips. If i sit, i am unable to get up and straighten myself for about 5 minutes, and the pain is extreme. I have to lay on my back for the pain to subside." -209042,What causes itchy spots on legs and hands of a child?,"There no medical and clinical condition of grey coloured stools ,probably coloure of stool is due to some medicine or undigested food .please give plenty of fluids semi solid food 'fruits especially Apple & arrow root biscuits stools will become normal ",my son was diagnosed with a stomach virus a few days ago but he has been pooping gray clay colored now loose and runny or clumpy stools and I think my doctor just diagnosed him that because the stomach virus is going around I am concerned it might be his immune system he is always sick its like he never gets a break and every time I bring him in the dr says he looks good because he is smiling well he is always smiling and in a good mood even when he is sick should I be concerned with the gray stools it been days now -56071,What causes severe headache while having high BP?,"Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.You should not worry about. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that when we treat hypertension our goal is to keep mean blood pressure values below 140 / 90 mmHg.A person might have high value during emotional and physical strees so its mandatory to judge on mean values. It is possible that a stressed period might affect your blood pressure values.If I was your treating doctor I would recommend some examination like a cardiac echo to evaluate heart function and walls, a full blood analyze to chek your renal function and a holter pressure monitoring to evaluate your values during day and night. After all this we can better judge and exclude secondary factors of this values and of they are really high in mean time.If it results so, than you can rise your medical dosage or add another class but you should discuss this with your doctor after previous examinations. Hope I was helpfull. Best regards ,Dr.Ervina. ",I am taking a 50mg tablet daily for blood pressure over 4 years. I am 53 years.6 weeks ago my reading was 153 over 98 and yesterday when I got another reading in a health store it was 166 over 104.I am worried about this but for last two weeks I am getting stress headache over problem with girlfriend-maybe this is the cause. I eat healthy and exercise 6 days a week walking fast. Have not drunk alcohol in 3 weeks.my weight is fine at 12 stone 4 pounds and 6 feet tall.What should i do please. -166939,Does throbbing sensation in knee indicate nerve issues,Your age & sex please? I understand you have lived wih ths condition for many years.Your attention has been drawn to it when X ray was done for some other problem.If possible ignore it.Kindly keep me informed about your proress. ,"My tailbone is bent 90 degrees inward. I have not had a fall, bump, etc. I am going to a pelvic therapist and have exercises, but it does not seem to be changing the position. I can tolerate the pain, but know this is not right and may be causing other problems. Is there anything that can be done short of surgery?" -49600,What causes swollen legs in a heart patient?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that Ecosprine Av is once a day dose and can be taken anytime after meals , you can take it after breakfast or dinner. Clopitab if advised twice then after breakfast and after dinner, if once then you can take all medicines at same time. I generally advise my patients to take Aspirine Av at night after meals. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","hi Doc my maternal uncle aged 70 yrs is recently diagnosed as suffering from TIA , So the doc has adviced him to take Ecosprin Av (150/20) and clopitab 75 mg. I am confused like which is the right time to administer these drugs? Please kindly suggest" -153351,What is the treatment of intermittent leg cramps on the left inner thigh?,"Hello, We have to rule out possible causes like cellulitis. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. An ultrasound Doppler is required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I AM A IV DRUG USER THAT USES METH. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I MISSED MY VEIN IN THE RIGHT ARM, AT THE INSIDE OF ELBOW. IMMEDIATELY MY ARM WAS NUMB ALONG THE TOP PART OF FOREARM TO TIPS OF THUMB AND FOREFINGER. WHEN PRESSURE IS PUT ON THE MISS MY ARM HAS BEEN EXTREMELY NUMB AND TINGLY. NOW IT IT EXTREMELY PAINFUL FOLLOWING THE VEIN GOING DOWN MY ARM FROM CROOK OF ELBOW TO THUMB AND FOREFINGER. MY ARM IS ALSO SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN AND VEIN FELLS AS IF ITS HARDENING WHAT SHOULD I DO?" -24309,Please advise about cavernoma in the pons and the severity of this.,"Hello. Regarding the cavernoma in her pons, it may lead to a low risk of bleeding. It does not cause seizures. The treatment with embolization could be a possible treatment option, but with a high risk because this is a life-threatening region of the brain. Regarding the temporal cavernoma, it is related to seizures. It can also lead to hemorrhage in this region. It can be treated with open surgery or endovascular embolization. Brain angiography is necessary to examine the anatomical features of the cavernoma before discussing treatment options. I recommend consulting with a neurosurgeon about these issues. Monitor blood pressure values and coagulation tests. Take brain MRI with Gadolinium enhancement every year Best wishes. For more information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ","Hi doctor,My wife had been diagnosed with cavernomas since she was 15 due a to a gene defect. She had six seizures last week and was admitted to a ward. She was discharged later, only being told she had new cavernomas and the old ones had grown. She never saw a neurologist during her time there. However, today I have been informed she has one cavernoma in her right temporal region which has grown and there is one new one in her pons. I am very concerned about this as we have been offered no advice or anything about the dangers of this and only told we can ask questions when we get an outpatient's appointment which will probably be in a month's time. We are both very scared and concerned about for the prognosis. Can anyone help and give us some advice about cavernomas in the pons and the severity of this, it would be greatly appreciated." -122119,What causes abdominal pain and nausea?,"Hi.You are suffering from colitis. This is the large bowel infection which in reaction produce the products you are passing.This needs a course of an antibiotic with metronidazole and supportive medicines. If you do not get a complete relief within 5 days of a course , you have to undergo Colonoscopy, biopsy.If needed your Gastroenterologist would advise even a CT scan of the abdomen. ","At random times a day (yes, multiple times) my stomach has these cramps, just like when you have diarrhea. Except it s only one cramp that lasts a little longer and not so painful. It makes me fart or want to poop. When I try to poop it comes out as slimy, diarrhea like. Only it stays as one... Object(?). It s really light brown, and soft. Then recently it s changed to where I don t poop semi-solid. Instead it s like a little drop of brown slime, sometimes with a a drop of poop that just falls apart like diarrhea, and sometimes just a drop of slime that just mixes in with the toilet water. Please help me know what this is and how to stop it! This has been happening since Easter." -157296,What causes severe left-sided shoulder pain post knee surgery?,"Hello, Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. The possibilities are minor contusion or bunion. As of now you can take analgesics like aceclofenac and apply ice packs: Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I have no problems in summer but once it gets cold and I have to wear shoes and socks I have painful and swollen toes. Right now it’s just one toe on my left foot. Sometimes it’s toes on my right foot. Very painful. I really dread the thought of this all winter again. -50570,How to treat high BP and pain around arms and chest?,such pains may be to high bp and cervical strain ..please get your bp checked and xray cervical spine ...see your local practioner please .. ,"i have pain in my back going horizontally across my back, it goes to my left side of chest and a headache. it comes and goes and has been since yesterday morning. it woke me last night. its severe pain and makes me cry. i am an overweight 35 year old female" -166487,Suggest treatment for severe collar bone pain,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling, inflammation and pain in elbow. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like septic arthritis , osteoarthritis , rheumatoid Arthritis , gout , psoriatic arthritis , septic arthritis , torn ligament or tendon . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically , take history and order CT scan , blood test or urine test . Doctor may prescribe allopurinol , methotrexate , muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with recommend physical therapy . For now apply warm compresses , keep it elevated while sleeping and give your arm proper rest . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I have been experiencing pain in the elbow for about 1 month. No obvious swelling or inflimmation. No injury that I am aware of. I was diagnosed with arthritis at 26 yrs and have calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate, crystal deposition disease in my knees and possibly my shoulder. Could my elbow pain be caused by this or more likely something else?" -55017,Will my mother recover from cardiac arrest?,"Hello,Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.A metallic valve in the heart does not significantly break red blood cells ,to an extent that the person needs 18 pints of blood in a year, there must be some other cause to the blood loss. All patients having a metallic heart valve in place are almost always getting an anticoagulant(blood thinner) which is in most cases Warfarin. This might thin out your blood that that extent that it starts oozing out of minor ulcers or damaged mucosa places of patient's stomach and gut. This is probably the case with your mother, She is 88 so not making blood as efficiently as a young person and on the other hand she is losing blood most probably through her gut because of blood thinners.I would advise you to discuss this problem of blood thinners with your doctor, after getting special monitoring tests like INR to see the extent to which blood has got thinned, the doctor can change the dose of warfarin and this can help with blood oozing eventually helping with the symptoms of your mother.I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you.Regards.Dr.Muhammad Ahmad ","does metal valves to the heart, affect your hemoglobin,do the valves break down the red blood cells.my mother is 88, has had her bowel lasered a few weeks ago dew to hemoglobin dropping, she has had 18 bags of blood this year,they dont seem to be any the wiser" -6989,What is the reason for constant fever in a nine month old?,"Hello. The clinical features and reports you have shown are indicative of the infection. But and the infection looks like a bacterial origin because of predominantly elevated neutrophils and CRP. The common infection in this age group are urinary tract and respiratory tract, but other sites may get infected e,g. Abdomen. We do tests sequentially. I want to do urine examination for routine and culture, and blood culture should be repeated with an adequate amount of blood, ultrasound abdomen to look for any evidence of infection e,g, abscess, pyelonephritis. Another thing is we should so repeat CBC and CRP to look for improvement. And if your child is irritable with poor feeding, then my dear we should also thought of meningitis that is infection of brain. For this get done a CECT head and lumbar puncture and examination of the CSF. Therapeutic intervention in your case, although Ceftriaxone is a good drug but in such young child and we should give two antibiotic combination e,g, Ceftriaxone and Amikacin. Because of the better cover of the causative organism.If she has respiratory symptoms, then a chest x-ray is indicated, and after that, we can add other drugs also depend on the finding of the x-ray. So, ask your doctor to do all these intervention and monitoring of the inflammatory parameters. And review back with detail reports or before that if you need more discussion. ","Hello doctor, My 9-month baby girl has nine days of fever (every 6-8 hours). First four days antipyretic was given. From fifth to the eighth day, Cefixime oral was given. Ceftriaxone injection till now and the fever is not fading away. Test like CBC, CRP, Epstein Barr agar, blood culture, urine culture is done. Please help." -142945,What is the permanent solution for constant lower back pain?,"hi if you do not have regular fever,no pain in your limbs,no locallised pain at back then my suggestion would be following for 3 weeks,then come back to me- 1.improve your posture by sitting straight,walk straight to simplify behave like a soldier.Avoid constant sitting that is not more than 30-45 min. 2.take diet rich in calcium and vit.D like milk or milk product. 3.regular back strengthening excercises. wish you good health. take care. ","Hi I am a female 19 years old and I have been having sever back pain ranging from my lower to mid. Back. Occasionally it extends all the way up to my next. The pain tends to become the worst at night. I have trouble falling asleep and getting comfortable without being in pain. It can take me sometimes 2 hours. It also hurts when I sit for too long. I have been taking aspirin using heat and stretching to try and relieve the pain but nothing seems to help. I was wonder what some suggestions maybe for me, if you may know what it could possibly be based on these symptoms or if the is a specialist I should go see." -42470,How to treat hair loss?,"Hello dear,The symptoms & case history mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Androgenetic alopecia.Also known as Male pattern baldness, it usually follows a pattern of receding hairline & is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones.Management includes:1. Minoxidil preparation to be applied directly to the scalp to stimulate the hair follicles.2. Finasteride preparations that interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness.But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist...as hair loss tends to return on stoppage of these medications.So...it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & start treatment.Wishing you a Good Health.Take care. ","I am suffering from alopecia areata.Today I discovered my hair loss, there is a small tiny round patch at lower back of the head with shinny skin. At home my family member adviced me and applied ginger on the patch, is it okay?Please do something. Reccomed me what to do? I don t want it to spread.And say please how fast the hair will regrow." -206937,Suggest treatment for dry cough in a child,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from Chennai.By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever?If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing and I suggest you meet a paediatric pulmonologist who is near your place.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",Hi doctor my baby is 11 months old he is having cough and cold since 8.5 months I have given asthalin zyrcold viscodrill aziwar coughware kid everything but it will go after giving then once again come after some days. now once again doctor has prescribed him levolin budecart nebuliser and renelt syrup and montair granules once in a day for 25 days why the cough is coming frequently kindly tell xor anything serious -32922,Are there pregnancy chances with non penetrative sex?,"Hi, if anything has touched your vagina, there may be chance of pregnancy. So better take some medicines to prevent pregnancy. ","doc please help me ! me and my boyfriend were kissing and we both had our pants off, he ejaculated about 10 minuites before we started kissing. we didnt have sex, were both virgins, but im afraid some of his cum got on the outside of my vagina. is there a possibility i could be pregnant ?" -111335,My husband found out that he has a shadow on one of his lungs,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Tuberculosis after treatment produce healing either by fibrosis or calcification or both. These are permanent scar lesions. They are inactive, hence no treatment is required. But they will remain as it is and appear on chest x ray through out the life. For your work permit, we need to prove that these lesions are inactive and you are not suffering from any infectious disease. For this you need to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. CT thorax 2. Bronchoscopic evaluation and BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. CT thorax is far superior then chest x ray in diagnosis of inactive scar. BAL is much better then sputum to rule out infections like tuberculosis. If both of these are negative then you can argue with visa authority about not having active, infectious disease. And your x ray spots are old, healed, scar lesions. ","I had suffered from tb in 2006. now my tb is totally removed but xray shows some spot is there in my chest. so, plz suggest me how i can remove my chest spot. I want to go abroad for work but due to this i am not able to go. Is there any temporary medicine to remove during xray." -110759,Suggest treatment for pain and congestion in the body,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your mother's situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of hypercarbic respiratory failure (high carbon dioxide level) is more. It is common in end stage Pulmonary fibrosis patients. Shaking of limbs, sleepiness, weakness etc are symptoms of high carbon dioxide level. In such situation, patient is not conscious enough to swallow properly and hence chances of aspiration in the lungs are high. To prevent this and for feeding also, nasogastric tube should be inserted. It is the small tube which is introduced through nose upto stomach. And through this liquid and soft diet is given. So discuss about this option of feeding with her nurse and doctor. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. ","My mother was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis 6 years ago and we have now initiated hospice. She is not eating, drinking barely small drops of liquid, and is sleepy all the time. Her legs are starting to shake, what can we do to feed her? How long do we have with her?" -122969,"Is recurring, constant sharp pain in upper abdomen below rib cage concerning?","If I was a doctor treating you, I'll like to know the following-any nausea, vomiting, fever?- where are you in the menstrual cycle?It could be appendicitis, Muscle strain given you've just worked out, or some pelvic pathology(such ovarian). You can take Ibuprofen (if no allergy) and see how it goes, if it's muscle strain it should getter better. If no change or worse,Go to the hospital and get evaluated. You're likely to need CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis.hope this helps ","Hi, I have a very sudden onset of sharp pain in my lower right abdomen. Judt a little to the right of my bellybutton and it hurts when I move or stretch my abdomen at all. Even if im sitting straight. I was feeling fine at the gym but when i went to get out of my car i felt a horrible pain after standing up straight. I am a 20 year old female, pretty healthy. I have had abdomen pains in the past that come and go, and changes in my bowel for a few months now. I alternate between constipation and diarrhea and my bowel is always different. What could this be?" -254904,What are the chances of pregnancy inspite of being on birth control?,Hi If impanon is inserted on 1st -5th day of cycle u can have intercourse you do not need any barrier methods ,"I was wondering, I am currently on antibiotics, I am finishing amoxicillin in seven days and then I will begin taking doxycycline for ten days; I got implanon inserted about a week ago. How long should I wait before resuming unprotected intercourse with my husband?" -16134,How to get relief from back pain?,"Hi. Back pain comes from fatigued muscles. Your back muscle gets relaxed at night. So you do not have the pain at night. Sitting for long hours can aggravate back pain. Poor posture while sitting can also lead to back pain. Do back extension exercise, and sit only for 25 to 30 minutes on the chair. Sit in a chair which is having lumbar support. Take NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for a few days. ","Hi doctor, I have back pain for the past three days. I do not know the reason behind it. I usually sit in front of a laptop for 10 hours daily. I have the pain while sitting or standing or when I bend. I do not have it when I sleep at night on the floor. Please help." -51585,What causes chest pain after undergoing CABG?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, such symptom of shorting or breath (Dyspnea) demands the immediate medical attention because it could be due to left ventricle failure, if in time treatment are not given then out come could be dangerous, hope this information helps. ","my dad has had a major heart attach 8 years ago but on new years day he was rushed to hospital with short ness of breath, hes now been told he has fulid round his heart and he gets short of breath again he should go straight to a nd e, he couldnt breath today but wouldnt got the hospital could this kiull him" -26933,Should I opt for painful or painless vaccination for my daughter?,Hi. I can understand your concern. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ,"Hi doctor, My little angel will have her first vaccine after the one given in hospital after birth. My doctor said there are two ways, painful and painless. Which one shall I go with? When I asked the doctor, she asked me to read the latest vaccination guidelines. Is painless good? I heard most people go for painful one as that is quite acceptable even some doctor do not prefer the painless one. Which way should I opt for my baby's well being? Please help." -226431,Suggest treatment for small white bump on the frenulum,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice Clenbuterol doesn’t cause any sperm abnormalities including count and morphology. However it is not recommended drug due to its potential other complications. You can consult an infertility specialist further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,My stupid boyfriend has started taking clenbuterol I ve read lots of very negative side effects but want to know specifically if it effect his sperm. We have to have ifv due to his low sperm count and morphology from excess life style previously - so want to know if this effects it too? Thanks -87254,Suggest treatment for right upper abdominal pain with high AST and ALT levels,"Hello Your findings suggests mild fat deposition in liver(fatty liver) with enlarged prostate.Fatty liver is a reversible condition.Fatty liver can be managed by diet control and exercise in majority of the cases.Fatty liver may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,obesity,altered lipid profile,medicines etc.You may need few blood tests like random blood sugar,routine hemogram,lipid profile.You should avoid saturated fat and take plenty of fibers in diet.You should increase your physical activity and go for exercise regularly.Simple cyst in liver is age related developmental finding.It only need follow up if it is asymptomatic.Mildly enlarged prostate need clinical correlation and further investigations.PSA(prostate specific antigen)should also be assessed in enlarged prostate.After clinical evaluation,you may need medicines to take like alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","I am aged 54 yrs. I am diagonised as prostatomegaly with size 4.6x4.2x3.5cm; volume 36cc. I used to urinate normally without any pain & as often as I feel. I am having weight of 70 kg, 165 cm height, BMI 26, BP 100/70. I am also having fatty liver grade I with a simple Cyst measuring 1.0 cm in the right lobe whereas I never used to have drinks but used to smoke 2-3 nos a day. Sir whether this can be cured with medicines else need surgery. If it can be cured by medicines, pls advise the medicines that I need to take. Thanks for the help." -186044,What is the life expectancy of a primary peritoneal carcinoma patient?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have monoclonal band in electrophoresis so you have high chance of multiple myeloma. You should go for bone marrow examination. Protein electrophoresis with bone marrow examination gives exact idea about multiple myeloma and its staging. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I have high levels of IgA with increased Beta 2 micro albumin serum at 5.49. I also have increase in levels of protein bands 1 and 2! I have a history of Renal cell carcinoma with excision of kidney, CKD 3 in surviving kidney! Last, I have silico granulomas related to ruptured silicone implants outside of the capsule! I am being worked up for multiple myeloma! What are the chances that I have cancer?" -223940,What causes sperm ejaculation while doing abdominal exercises?,"HI, I can understand your concern for your symptoms, the sperm count must be more than 50 million and the active motility must be more than 40 %. I Hope I have answered your query. If you have further doubts , I would be happy to help you. Happy day ","i am Sri Lankan, 36 years old my wife is 34 years, we need a child, But my rapid progressive motility rate is 6.3%, my slow progressive motility rate is 28.8% and progressively motile sperm concentration (a) is 4 millions, progressively motile sperm concentration (b) is 18.2 millions can we have chance to get Baby,,? how we can treat it..? have any drugs for fix this problem...? how Alcohol Effect for this problem...? please ripely to me" -102170,Suggest medication for severe pneumonia,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, if this was the heart condition, you were not been able to write this, so it`s remote possibility. * The most common reason seems to be systemic manifestations of underlying stress and anxiety condition. Still a thorough clinical evaluation with your family doctor is must. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",hello i often have problem breathing at night but these past few days i ve been getting short on breath and urgency to yawn constantly during daytime as well. i ve read these symptoms as early signs of a heart attack but didn t want to jump into conclusions.i haven t had time to go visit a doctor as well. what could be my problem? -206876,Is Colicacid drop safe to give an infant?,"Hi...Cough is a potent stimulant for vomiting. If the kid is not breathless and actively playing around even though there is cough, you need not worry. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","Hello Sir, My daughter is 10 month old, She has dry cough, fever and 10 vomitings in last two days--She is getting irritated a lot and has problem in sleeping. Medicine going on are--Motinorm, Z&D, Febrinil and Ambrolite. Is any thing seroius--kindly reply. Is this thind due to growing of Baby teeth (Molar/ pre molar) ???" -68874,Suggest modes of transmission for herpes infection,"Hello there,I understand your concern about the swelling and pain. That gland is probably because of the tick bite. You need to be examined to make sure that there is no other reason or problem in the groin leading to the lymph node swelling. Your A1c is in good control. If I were to treat you I would give you a course of Doxycycline antibiotics to cure the infection and swelling in the gland. But you need a proper examination before the medicine can be prescribed. So please visit your physician who can do the same. Till then try to take paracetamol for the pain and do some cold compresses to the swollen area if there is no pus formation so that can relieve the pain. If there is pus then there is need for drainage of pus by the physician.Hope this helps.Take care. ",Good Morning: I had a tick that was attached to my side. My husband removed it. It is now red and itchy. This has been a week. I have an extremely swollen gland in my groin area and am extremely tired. I am a type 2 diabetic but my last a1c was 5.6. I am not overweight. Any ideas? Thanks. -250698,What causes abdominal cramps and vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,If your menses are so irregular, the chances of your ovulation are quite poor. However, you may monitor your ovulation by one of the following methods:1. Ovulation monitoring kits can be used at home which will inform you if and when you ovulate. 2. Ultrasonography ovulation monitoring is the best way to monitor ovulation. It gives direct visual evidence of ovulation. Moreover it informs us about the number of eggs released, the size of the follicle ovulated and the thickness of endometrium at the time of ovulation. Follicle between 18mm - 21mm size releases healthy ovum with maximum possibility of successful pregnancy. So also endometrial thickness between 9 mm to 14 mm is highly conducive for implantation of fertilized ovum (blastocyst). By this information, you can plan your intercourse every alternate day when the follicle becomes 17+ mm size. For regular menstrual cycles, clinical way of locating ovulation to plan the intercourse is by calculation of the days. Ovulation happens 14 days prior to the next expected menses. Egg has life of 24 hours while sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence a period of about week to 10 days is fertile period. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","Hi im 28 yrs old.. I had my follicular study on 15th day..report is as follows ..Right ovary F1 1.1×0.8cm, Left ovary F1 0.9×0.8cm.Uterus 6.3×2.7×4.8cm.Right ovary measures 3.2×2.1cm, Left ovary 3.2×1.5cm...im having irregular periods. Last month I had my periods on 35th day..please clear my doubt whether I have ovulated or not? Whether my ovulation is delaying this month &whether there is chance for getting conceived this month?" -100596,What causes lump on the thigh with purple colour?,Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.Not only should you get this checked but also you should request your Doctor for a referral for a surgeon to get this excised. Why would you wait for this to become big and then cause more problems at a later date. ,I have this ball like thing in my right cheek near my jawline that can be moved around but it doesn t hurt unless I push it really hard. I ve had it for years but I never thought anything of it. Lately my jaws has been cracking a lot. What can this be? Should I have my doctor check it out? -136681,"Getting itchy, red rashes on body after child birth, bleeds after scratching. Hives?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. It seems that you are allergic to a particular constituent of the products that produce such symptoms. You need to be careful in consuming such substances. An allergen testing will help in identifying the exact substance you are allergic to. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ",after eating certain milk products I get thick mucus in my spit and get a pain in my back that feels like I have to burp but cant. Mostly its from protein bars or yogurt but I can drink milk and eat cheese without getting this problem so my question is if its a milk related allergy why can I eat most milk products without this happening? -79150,Suggest remedy for mild hydronephrosis and hepatomegalia after surgery,HelloThanks for query .Based on the events that you have described I would state that you had retention of urine due to impacted stone in urethra. which later on passed and relieved your pain .Please get routine urine test and ultrasound scanning done to rule out any more stone in kidney or ureter.Ensure to drink more water to prevent recurrence of stone .Dr.Patil. ,sir i had to go to toilet about six weeks ago i was in so much paini was two hours trying to move my bowls i had top to try all types of things to get it out i thought i was going to die but this round ball pale in couloor fell into toilet thought had broken the toilret can u help me plzsorry for mis spellings -6701,"After intercourse, I have tiny bumps in my vaginal area. Why?","Hello. It may be bacterial vaginosis. Or other vaginal infection or some cyst may be. For that, I have to examine you first. So for that consult nearby. Doctor will see the type and nature of the discharge and bump around the vagina and will send discharge for examination if required and will also give you some antibiotics according to discharge. Other than that, drink more water, keep the vaginal area dry as possible. Do urinate and clean the vaginal area with plain water after sex every time. Ask your partner, whether he has any problem. If any, then he also needs to be treated to avoid recurrence. Use a condom or avoid sex until you get cured. ","Hello doctor,I have a question about some pain and bumps that I have noticed on my vagina. I had rough sex with my fiance a few days ago, and he is fairly large, and it always hurts, but this time more than the others. I noticed a few bumps on my vaginal area, they are not itchy but pink and have a hole or pink with white interior. The bumps are very tiny, and I have been experiencing more discharge than normal but no odor. What could it be?" -24740,I have ulceration on my penis years after a risky exposure. Please advice.,"Hello. I have gone through your problem and understand your concern. These below mentioned are the common cause of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases): You have a negative test for HIV and syphilis. So, get tested for hepatitis virus and for other mentioned STD if currently having ulcer or pain in the genitourinary area. The symptoms mentioned by you could be due to other medical conditions not related to STDs, like hypertension, diabetes, and thyroid related disorder or vitamin B complex deficiency. So, also get a simple investigation such as blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar fasting, and thyroid function test. So, I recommend that (before you proceed for investigation) you consult a doctor in person, and after a physical examination, he might ask you for some relevant investigations alone instead of going for multiple investigations. Hope this helps you. For more information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ","Hello doctor,In my teenage, I used a condom that was already used by someone, laying on the street. I have done the same thrice or so. After that, I got wound, sores and also ulceration on my penis. The same was recurrent occasionally and after that its occurrence was rare. Now, I am 34 and right now there are no ulcerations nor wound, but after that incident my body became weak and my overall growth also stopped. I am experiencing severe body pain, I feel more weak, chest tightness, burning sensation under my feet. I fear that I am infected with some STD. However, occasionally I have screened myself for VDRL, HIV, TB and the same was negative. Please advice on any other STDs or VDs screening to be done." -43979,What could rashes from abrasion be?,"Hi,The rash on back you suffer may be due to allergy .. It is not necessary that it is lupus erythematosus like your mom. You should consult the dermatologist for the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis. Let get thorough examination and investigations... okHope this helps.Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist ",i have a rash along the whole back of my neck and is spearding to the front of my throat i have thyriod problems and heart problems my mom died of lupus this rash has been coming on since age 15 iam 27 now any answers should i be worried the rash is red to light red spots not raised in skin -58703,What is the role of steroids in COPD?,"At this age its not abnormal to have high blood pressure bouts sometimes but when she is okay now, no need to worry. Shaky heart denotes rapid palpitation. May get Thyroid test done and Blood sugar for any hypoglycemic effect just to exclude. tachycardia may be excluded too.All these possibilities may be excluded only after tests but my experience prompts me to tell you to opt for an Ayurveda course - safe, no side effects, economic, easy to take and even may be given to healthy persons.Arjuna is a herb (Terminalia arjuna) whose bark is given in powdered form. Available in capsule form too by Himalya herbs co. It may be given with Amla (Indian gooseberry powder in capsule form ) and Prawal pishti (powder made of Corals). These are natural things. If you give it to your mother , you may start seeing the changes yourself.However if you are not satisfied, other tests can be done anytime and toxic drugs can be started anytime. Better to meet any Ayurveda doctor near you to get decisions of dosage etc. These capsules are available all over the world. Prawal Pishti has to be found out.I hope this will do away your worries. ","Hello, I just spoke to my Mum who is 89, and generally in very good health. Recently she had a few high blood pressure results. This has now come back to normal, but her doctor told her today she sufffers from a shaky heart. What exactly does that mean?" -229272,Can I continue doing masturbation while taking urimax for kidney stones?,HelloThanks for query .Based on what you have stated I would state that you have Sebaceous Cyst over penis .The penile skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.Take antibiotics like Doxicycline along with anti inflammatory medicine like Diclofenac twice daily for a week .If persists even after taking antibiotics consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.If needed it may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac) under local anesthesia.Dr.Patil. ,"helloI just noticed a bump on penis. It looks like a pimple that you can get on your face. I have been sexually active. I squeezed it a bit (it was a bit painful) and white puss came out, just like when you squeeze a pimple on your face.Shall i be worried?" -197191,Why is one eye bigger than the other in a child?,"headache can have varied reasons if it is persisting for months may be a trauma old could have induced sub dural haemorrhage it can present only with headache or could be simple stress,it could be any vascular malformation in brain if no seizures it is a good sign that there is no cerebral irritation,please get a ct scan to determine bleeds,if no bleeds then do mri for any space occupying lesions,it could be neurocysticercosis if u have eaten any time undercooked pork.if everything is negative then consult psycho therapy stress induce headache ","My six year old has been complaining of severe headaches with sudden onset, usually at night. He has to go to his room turn lights off, close his eyes and lay down. The pain is so severe he starts crying and loses control. No vomitting. I give him childrens motrin and it takes a while for him to start feeling better. He s so drained he just falls asleep and will not wake up until the next day. No fever or other symptoms go along with these. He was just referred to a neurologist by his pediatrician. What could this be?" -103005,Experiencing pain when she lays flat and have difficulty in breathing,Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This indicates possible underlying lower respiratory tract infection along with existing sinus infection .Hope this clears your doubt .Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards take care . ,"I have had a sinus cold, sitting up to sleep at night, last night felt sharp pain in right side of chest (from breast bone to side - mainly focused under breast) is this something that I should be worried about? It happened about 3 times last night." -176105,What causes dizziness?,"Hello!I read carefully your question. Regarding your concern I think it may be an occipital neuralgia. The numbness of your face may be caused by a hypersensitiveness of the trigeminal nerve in the brain. Cervical column arthritis can also cause this type of neuralgia by compressing the occipital nerve. I would recommend to consult with your GP, have a good neurological examination and a cervical column x ray. A brain CT scan may be necessary to rule other causes like a brain tumor, which may cause similar symptoms. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka ","Hey, I man having sharp head pains just in one area on the left back off my head. Now i have been having adjustments to the back and neck the passed two weeks. But this pain didnt start until yesterday and it comes and goes and i get numbness to my face. Do you think to could be nerve issues from my adjustments or could it be something more and should i go to the hospital?" -94767,Suggest remedy for lump on left ribcage,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns.Treatment -In my opinion your 7 mth baby girl is repeatedly seek and needs care to uplift her general condtion by proper diet and medicinces from your PCP doctor.The armpit lump is neglected from your doctor as its mostly due to lymphadenitis with viral infections she recently had and would go in next 2 mths time or so.If it still remains and does not grow, it may little more to resolve as she is having weak body defences.So keep a watch if it grows in number and size.Else forget and wait and watch.Show to ER surgeon if it grows and worries more.So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to HCM and be comfortable to resolve your health issues.Welcome for any more query in this regard to HCM.Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advise.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. ","Hi Dr., my baby girl is 7 months old about 4 weeks ago she was very sick with a viral infection for about 1 week. A week after the last fever she had a small fever again and at this time i also noticed she developed a peanut size lump between her breast and armpit (closer to armpit). We called her doc and they didn't seem worried about it said if it got bigger to call back but otherwise they'd look at it at 9 month apt. I'm nervous about what it is because it's been about 3-4 now and it's not getting any smaller. Any ideas as to what it could be? Thanks." -28763,"From the attached investigations, kindly explain the condition of the patient.",Hi. I had undergone the patient's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For further information consult a hematologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist ,"Hi doctor, The patient was admitted due to eight episodes of hematemesis, weight loss and loss of appetite since last six months. It was accompanied by bone pain, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, jaundice, vomiting, altered bowel habit, fever, shortness of breath, decrease urine output or altered sensorium. Investigations the patient had are USG abdomen, UGI endoscopy, hemogram, liver function test, complete urine examination, differential WBC, smear study, microscopic examination, RT-PCR FOR BCR-ABL and esophageal biopsy." -30583,My culture report showed Nocardia positive. How to proceed?,"Hi. I can understand your concern, but I require some more information. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to a microbiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/microbiologist ","Hello doctor, A few weeks ago I went to the doctor with an open skin wound on my face. I was cultured as it looked like Staph infection and given antibiotics. I ended up putting raw, unfiltered honey on the wound and it cleared up in the next three days. There is only a small red scar now. The culture came back as positive for Nocardia. I have no fever, shortness of breath or any other symptoms to speak of. I have set an appointment with infectious disease specialist by next week. As the wound got healed, could it still be in my blood? Do I need to do anything before my visit? Should I push to be seen earlier?" -59027,"Suggest remedy for dizziness, sweating and fatigue after heart attack","R u having any symptoms - chest pain, breathlessness etc? If yes, visit cardiologist immediately. Send ur ECG and 2D echo report too. ","After taking myocardial perfusion test, I was told I had heart attack. I do not know when it happened. I am 52 years old. Now, I have been waiting to get appoitment with cardiologist in Calgary for 12 days. No one is calling me. Is it normal? Is it O.K. for me to be on remote locations, because I work on drilling rigs." -50146,What prognosis is recommended for this EKG test result while having anxiety?,"Hello,The symptoms of dizziness headache are due to an increase in blood pressure suggested hospitalizations.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ponnambalam V ","Hi, my neighbor got sent home from work today, refuses to go to the doctor and I am worried. He is experiencing dizziness, is very pale, tired and his wife now says he has a really bad headache. He has high blood pressure and smokes a lot. I think she should make him go to the doctor. What do you think?" -48964,How can an EKG report be interpreted to be good or bad?,"it means the ecg suggest some damage to lower wall and internal wall of heart. Other than that all the other readings are normal.unfortunately, a diagnosis can not be made without seeing the actual EKG.Some more tests may be needed to get an accurate diagnosis, like Tropinim T, 2D ECHOI would suggest visiting a cardiologist with the EKG.Hope this helps, thank you. ","Hey, can you help me with EKG test results, what it means? QRS(T) CONTOUR ABNORMALITY CANNOT RULE OUT ANTEROSEPTAL MYOCARDIAL DAMAGE CONSIDER INFERIOR MYOCARDIAL DAMAGE SF: 66/min Os P: 32 Os QRS: 50 Os T: 52 RR: 904ms P: 68 ms PQ: 128ms QRS: 96 ms QT: 338 ms QTc: 356" -96462,What could a sore lump behind nipples with secretions in male indicate?,"Please show it to the surgeon who has operated it. As it is already 7 days and edema due to surgery subsides within this time. So this lump may be either some collection due to local infection or blood clot. In this situation, i would had put you on broad spectrum antibiotics and local antiseptic mouth washes regularly and would had opened alternate stitches to look for any collection and drainage or aspiration of the collection. ","NO IT IS ALL DONE, I had used my friend s computer and left to go to work, evenings. I will use this site next time. I wrote down this web site and will use it to call next time. I already had the oral surgery on last Friday; a large lump on the left side inside cheek and ten stitches." -123602,"Tubes are tied, baby kicking feel in the abdomen. Had heavy periods. What could it be?","Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. In my opinion these enlarged abdominal lymph nodes may be due to .1 Urinary tract infection , diagnosis can be confirmed by urine culture and drug sensitivity test.2 Intestinal infection ( acute or chronic ) may be the next reason . Diagnosis can be confirmed by colonoscopy .3 Carcinoma , diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination with ultrasound of large intestine.In my opinion viral infection is not the cause of enlargement of lymph nodes.Consult a surgeon and get his opinion as you mentioned that you got hysterectomy in 2010. Consultation of a surgeon will find out the exact reason of lymph nodes enlargement.Good luck.Dr. HET ",I had rectom pain that lasted approx. 48 hours. It hurt to have a bm and to pass gas. Woke up to no rectal pain but had bladder pain. was treated twice for bladder infection...of which I guess I didn't have ..now a ct scan shows enlarged abdominal lymph nodes. Discomfort but no pain and night time fever. Ive had a hysto in 2010 but do have my left ovary. is it most likely viral? -250722,What are the effects of Nortriptyline on fetus?,"Dear Sujata,WHO has advised Tab. Mifepristone followed after 24-48 hours by Tab. Misoprostol for termination of pregnancy up to 9 weeks or 63 days of gestation. MT pills do contain these medicines. However, in India, medical termination of pregnancy by these pills is legal only up to 7 weeks after which the pregnancy may be terminated by aspiration of the uterine cavity by MVA kit. These medicines are prescription medicines and should be obtained by Obstetrician's prescription only. These medicines cause abortion within 3 days of the last dose of Misoprostol. It is advisable to confirm the completeness of abortion by ultrasonography and also make a follow up visit to the Obstetrician 7 days after the last dose of Misoprostol. These medicines cause developmental abnormalities in the baby. Hence in case of failure of the medicines, the decision to terminate the pregnancy should not be reverted to continuation of pregnancy; the pregnancy then should be terminated by surgical procedure like MVA or so. I hope this serves the purpose of guiding you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","sir/madam, The prega -news has confirmed the pregnancy, and now i am 60 days pregnancy. I am having a six months baby by Cesarean. Can i use mt pills myself for abortion. please suggest me the pros and cons. Tahnking you sujata kashyap delhi" -226740,"What causes low libido, hair loss and premature ejaculation?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It may be milia most probably. It is a cyst containing keratinous material. It is a benign condition and may be kept untreated. If it is embarrassing,it may be removed by electrocautery under local anesthesia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi on the shaft of the penis just below the head to the right side I discovered a white “seed” type thing just under the skin. It developed about 6 months ago and has not grown nor does it cause any pain. I can move it around somewhat under the skin, it’s a little smaller than a sun flower seed. What could this be and can it be taken care of? Thank you!" -33581,"Do tablets folvite, evtab and cabergolin help in conceiving?","Hello dearI understand your concernI would suggest both partner to consult infertility specialist.Undergo following investigations:Reproductive hormone analysis, USG scan, ovarian follicle study, HSGSemen analysis and USG scan for male partnerSpecific treatment should be taken depend on cause under advise of infertility specialist.You can take folvite: it support and promote early pregnancy.Evtab: should be taken if you have hormonal imbalanceCabergolin: if you have high prolactinEcosprin: it should be used if you have coagulation defect and it should be started at 5 week of pregnancy, once cardiac activity of baby appearAvoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exerciseHope this may help youContact further if follow up neededBest regardsDr. Sagar ","hello docter my name is sweta. and i am 26 years old. iam trying for baby past 5 years.and i had no miscarriage and abortion. right now my docter is giving me these tablets like folvite,evtab,cabergolin,and ecospirin. can these tablets help me to get pregnant. and now wht should i do." -58384,How to treat breathing difficulty?,"This can happen when there is arrhythmia, it may be fast or slow. As your father had copd, he might had atrial fibrillation with fast ventricular rate. Sometimes heart get fatigue and before normal rhythm appear a pause is there. It's a matter of concern. Moreover hypoxia can cause tachycardia and if prolonged can cause bradycardia or heart blocks. ",Can a heart stop beating for a few minutes and spontaneously restart? If so is it possible that there would be no evidence of a myocardial infarction?Father with COPD with trachiotomy stood up and collapsed. when put on vent he revived. I was not there but was told his heart stopped -131621,Suggest medication for cold and cough,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions to you:1. Were I treating you, in addition to inhalers, I would add regular montelukast in your treatment.2. I would suggest you allergy testing which may help you identify the substances you may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them.3. In general, I would suggest you to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution.4. I would also suggest you regular breathing exercises ans a healthy diet which will improve your lung capacity and immunity in a long run.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health.Thank you & Regards. ","I am 27 years old and with a 5 yr old kid, I am having Thyroid (8+) and a mild PCOD and i am taking thyroid Tablets (100 mg) anf taking treatement for it.. and i am having Asthma Problem and Using Inhaler as my surrounding is covered with total dust Pollution.. Give me some Permanent Solution for these Problems" -75692,Can I get pregnant after treatment for ovarian cysts ?,"Hi! Welcome to healthcaremagic.com.The symptoms are non specific either early pregnancy or premenses.if you experience unusual pain ,crampyness,bleed please see your doctor.Please take heart and donot lose hope once failed attempt doesn't signify permanent failure.All the best. ","i m 28 had my frozen embryo transfer on 18th of june and now i m on 2ww.today is my 8th day post transfer but i m feeling crampiness and also hav sore boobs,the feeling same as if i m going to hav mc.are these feelings normal or hav to give a thought over?we r trying for a baby for the past 4yrs and already had 2 failed cycles.so please doc help me reduce my stress." -47389,"Allergic rashes on face, like measles","Hello thanks for using Health Care magic . I would be pleased to answer your question If you have for rough textured swelling of the bite area , it looks like a papular urticaria which can be caused by beg bites if they are so discretely distributed. You will need to apply a mixture of steroid and antibiotic on the site of the bite and can take over the counter Allegra 180mg in the morning. If it does not improve over the next few days , it would be wise to show the dermatologist who will prescribe you certain medication to keep the bed bugs off and also certain creams to review the diagnosis . thanks and take care ",Red itchy hive-like bumps appear randomly on body. Looks like an inflamed mosquito bite. Used to get one here n there but now have 5 then 4 more today. 8 on back one on leg. Have got them on various parts of my body. rough texture not smooth. One doctor said bug bites another said MrSA and the last said shingles . I am 32 and otherwise generally healthy. -219909,"Swollen tongue after being cut by a broken tooth, irritated throat. Swollen eyes with discharge. Are these related?","Hello,Thanks for writing to us.Usually rinsing the mouth with salt water is recommended 24 hours after tooth extraction procedure has undergone.Take complete course of medicines prescribed.Avoid intake of spicy foods.Maintain oral hygiene well.Take adequate rest and avoid stress.Dressing the socket with povidine iodine/zoe can prevent dry socket formation.Take care. ","Hi I had a wisdom tooth extraction 2 days ago. The dentist put stitches after he was done. I did was not told what to do and what not to do, so I rinsed my mouth with warm salt water 4 hours after the procedure. After I did, I put some gauze on it. I was wondering what are my chances of getting a dry socket and how long does it take for me to notice if I did or not?" -175827,What does the lumbar spine section mean?,"Hi there. Thanks for your question at HCM . Straightening of lumbar spine( as seen in your x-ray) indcates spasm of the muscles around your spine. The muscles of our back go into spasm after any painful stimulus( the stimulus can be sprained muscle or a pinched nerve or slip disc). This spasm of the muscle around the spine is responsible for straightening of spine. So it is the effect of the pain and not the cause of pain.X ray is an investigation for the bony structure of your spine. It does not give an y information about a pinched nerve or a slip disc. MRI will give a better idea about the source of your pain. If you have numbness in your legs and you have completed 6 weeks of treatment with medicines and physiotherapy, it would be prudent to rule out the cause of pain by getting an MRI of your lumbar(lower) spine.Hope this helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.SBK ",Dear Doctor... Thank you for extending help to patients online.. My Medical history started a year back..I started a gym and i used to run on tread mill for 10-15 mins daily...wd one hour workout...Also used to play cricket once a week. ..that is it.. After couple of months...My legs started paning terribly...I took it light but it gradually started troubling me criticly PArticularly during Nights...I left gym..thought it might be due to plan shoes which i used in gym or weight or sumthng... Whenevr i used to play cricket...tht night I couldnt sleep.. Worst thing happened...Little numbness and in morning I still can t stand on my heels for atleast 5 mins...I approached Doctor ..He simply gave antiinflamatory...anti panic medicine...Apart from that i tried Hot water/Cold water shower on legs ..I tried with ICE as well..All didnt work permantly.. Now one friendly Doc asked me to do some tests like X-Ray of spine.. Now report says ..Straightening of Lumbar Spine is Seen.. Can you please help me if this can be the cause and how to get rid of it... Thanks... -211447,Can oral thrush be treated in the elderly?,"Hi..Thanks for the query..Your symptoms are clearly pointing towards fungal infection in mouth and the white coating is due to yeast/fungal growth over the tongue..The condition is known as Oral Thrush.The inflammation over the roof of the mouth is also due to infection..As you are a smoker, thrush is common and if you continue to smoke it can also worsen the infection..So first of all you should quit smoking.In case if you are addicted you can go for nictotine replacement therapy in the form of nicotine patches and gums..Fir thrush you can gargle with specialised mouthwash like Nystatin mouthwash that is an antifungal composition..Suck Clotrimazole lozenges.You can also be advised oral antifungal medicines like Flucomazole..Drink plenty of water..Clean your tongue daily with a tongue cleaner.Eat plenty of probiotics like Yogurt and garlic as they are helpful and clearing infection faster..Hope this helps..Regards. ","What s wrong with my mouth and tongue ? I have excess mucus. Feeling like I have to constantly swallow or clear my throat. The roof of my mouth looks like it s bruised and yellow in the back of my throat has red splotchy Kinda look to it but it s not painful. And then my tongue was white coated and all that stuff is scraping off and now I can feel my taste buds because my tongue is bumpy and it hurts to eat. I am a smoker, and I brush my teeth morning and night and floss everyday.. I m hydrated my urine is almost clear." -137839,What causes backache along with pain in the armpit?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.I have gone through your query. Doing Urine pregnancy test will be helpful in your case. A transvaginal ultrasound will give an exact status of your uterus if there is any uncertainty.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Nishad BN ","hi , i had protected sex thrice in feb month my last period was on 23 of jan and today is 24 feb i m having body ache lower body back pain, i m bulmic and most often my body and brain is always on stress mode 24/7 i m stressed about my periods help me" -250296,What causes abdominal tightening during pregnancy?,"Hi, Thanks for the query.I understand your concern. Conception needs.. woman having regular & ovulating menstruation, patent Fallopian tubes & male partner should have normal semen counts,with good sexual & ejaculatory activity. * Conception is a joint venture of both sex partners.. where their health, psychology & co operation counts. From this point of view I would suggest for a sitting with a Sexologist * Some overweight ladies do get difficulty in conception. The conditions like polycystic ovarian disease / Thyroid problems are associated with overweight. To consult a gynecologist & get these conditions excluded/ diagnosed & treated would be helpful to you * Though every fat lady need not face such problems, overweight also poses with other challenges during pregnancy & delivery too. So I wpould advise to start taking efforts & get few pounds off. Thanks. ",Hello Docter i m a wife who been married for almost 10 month.All this time we tried all kind way to have the little one come in our life but it s look like very hard to get it.The thing i want to ask how n what way should we take to get the little one come fast.For you know sir that my husband very fast went to ejaculation more ever when he in very tired situation.As for me i really hard in focus when do that if my husband forced m.Also when we checking to the docter he said i m very healty condition.Or this coz i m to fat but i have friend ever fatter than me she got it just in couple a month after her married.What should do n eat or else? -150247,Blood clot in the vein in lower leg. Took coumadin. Recurrent infections after hip replacement. How can I stabilize the coumadin dose?,"Dear Mysoulrock, Thanks for your question. The facts presented are previous ""diffuse subarachnoid"" (hemorrhage or thrombosis?), left transverse sinus thrombosis, and your recent symptoms. From these, I can deduce that you may have a tendency towards clot formation (though the reason for this is not quite apparent, from your story); and it is advisable to see a Hematologist (with interest in Coagulation disorders) and he should be able to place you on blood thinners (anticoagulants), while he investigates the actual underlying cause(s) of the clotting tendency. However, if the ""diffuse subarachnoid"" happens to be hemorrhage, he is likely to be much more cautious, and may not readily prescribe anticoagulants, because of the significant risk of a repeat bleed. As concerning your recent symptoms, they may be related to a new clot, or an extension of the previous one. Whichever way, its still good to see a doctor, have some coagulation tests (INR, aPTT, etc), possibly cranial CT/MRI and have a definitive diagnosis. Kind regards. ","Hello, I was confined last Sept 15, 2012 with initial diagnosis Diffuse Subarachnoid, stayed in the hospital for 13 days. After 1 m\week from discharge I went to another Neurologist in a reputable hospital and undergone CerebroAngiogram. Findings: Left Transverse Sinus thrombosis . For 3 weeks now I am experiencing heaviness at the top of head with scake 3 pain. Moreso,my right eye seem blurred and sometimes I feel shooting pain both left and right part of my head. Could this mean, I am having thrombosis again?" -10025,Is PAP test valid for screening prostatitis symptoms?,"Hi. I have gone through your query. Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) has been replaced by PSA (prostate-specific antigen test). It is better in the detection of prostate cancer compared to PAP. The elevation of PAP levels alone is not a cause for concern. I hope your treating doctor has done a rectal exam to find out any prostate nodules. If it is normal, then it is not necessary to repeat the tests. Hope this helps you. Feel free to revert back with any questions. For more information consult an urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ","Hi doctor, I asked my doctor to do PSA test. The PSA came back normal at 1.0 ng/mL. However, he also did prostatic acid phosphatase test which was high at 4.5 ng/mL. My question is whether prostatic acid phosphatase test is valid for screening or not? Should I need to do these tests again? I had prostatitis symptoms in the past. Now, it seems to be fine." -10010,What does the darker pigmentation at the armpits indicate?,"Hello. I understand your concern. The pictures are a bit hazy. But from the given images, it looks like a fungal infection by the name of pityriasis versicolor. I would also need to see your chest, upper back, and shoulders to be sure. Kindly send clear photos of the same to make a conclusive diagnosis. Meanwhile, you can start using the following medicines. 1. Tab Fluconazole 400 mg start and repeat once after a week. 2. 2 % Ketoconazole lotion apply for 5-7 mins and wash off once a day. ","Hello doctor, My reverse elbow armpits have developed a darker (my skin color is fair) pigmentation. This pigmentation has also affected the whole of my groin area. Some dots of such pigmentation have also come up under my extreme armpits. What should I do now? What is this condition? Can you diagnose the state conclusively?" -70106,What causes recurring chicken pox?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and as long as the question of jaundice is concern so let me tell you that the jaundice is just symptom and not the disease so you need to find out the underlying cause of this, you did not mentioned the clinical sing of this, in my opinion this is nothing to worry, take care and have a nice day. ","I have been have repetative jaudice from last six months . Almost after every one month jaudice re appear although with less gravity bilirubin 2.3 , sgpt 100 sgot 90 I had done blood test to found out i had low grade hep c . Viral load of 12000 RNA copies per ml of blood. If anybody has any suggestion regarding treatment options i would be glad to know the same." -24478,How can I increase milk intake of a 6 month old baby?,Hi. Do not worry about how much the baby is taking. As long as the child is getting adequate weight gain and is passing adequate amounts of urine the feeds taken by the baby are sufficient. The baby decides how much to take and how much not to. There are no set guidelines as per quantity of feeds to be consumed when breastfeeding. Ensure that baby gets fed every three to four hourly. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ,"Hello doctor, My baby is 6 months old and drinks only 200 ml of formula milk and unknown quantity of breastmilk per day. It is recommended to drink 600 ml per day. I am worried. How can I increase the quantity of milk in his diet?" -4884,I bled for six days after taking I-pill and missed my regular period. When to expect it?,"Hi. After having sex, five days later you got your periods. This indicates that 100% you are not pregnant. Now the delay in your next periods is due to the effect of i-pill. But there is no need to worry. No need to do any further pregnancy test as there is no chance of pregnancy. Just wait for one or two weeks and you will have your normal periods. ","Hello doctor, I had sex with my partner. We used the condom but at the end, we found it broken but according to him nothing slipped inside but for safety I took i-pill within two hours. After this, I got bleeding within six days of i-pill intake and it lasted for five days and was the same as regular periods. So based on this I was expecting my second period on 16 th of this month but till date I have not got my second periods. During this period several times I did a home pregnancy test and all found negative. Till today I did not get my period. What is happening inside me? What is the expected date that I can get my periods? Is this a sign of pregnancy? Should I do the test again? Please help." -163624,What could cause constant pain in right lower calf?,"Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.U seem to have compressed a nerve in the back somewhere that might be causing radiating pain in those regions.Possibility of a lumbar disc prolapse should be kept in mind.I suggest you get an Xray as well as an MRI to find out the exact cause.Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs,lumbar traction ,infra red therapy should help.in difficult cases,using a lumbosacral belt should be helpful.Avoid surgery as far as possible.If at all its needed,get it done endoscopically.Nothing to worry about.     I hope your question has been answered.If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.Thanks,Take care,God bless. ",I am having severe pain in my right buttocks when walking and/or sitting. The pain is a grabbing pain and literally makes me freeze in position and almost takes my breath away. It only lasts a few seconds but leaves me with lower back pain. It almost feels like something is slipping in my hip or buttocks area. -5848,I get gushing and thumping feeling in my chest even after taking Metaprolol. Why?,"Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have some trouble downloading your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I went through your symptoms, that you have been taking Metoprolol for palpitation in your chest. I can just give you some advice in terms of these symptoms. Consume less caffeine and do yoga practice. Take Propranolol 10 mg twice a day instead of Metoprolol 25 mg. Since I have trouble downloading I am not able to view all this lab report. I hope you could send the lab values. TSH, hemoglobin, liver function test and other essential values in your lab test. ","Hello doctor, Recently my thyroid went up and since then, I have been feeling a gushing and thumping feeling in my chest that only happens at night. The feeling is in my upper chest. It lasts for two hours off and on. The doctor put me on Metoprolol tartrate 25 mg. He told me to cut the pill in half. Then take one half of the pill after my meal in the morning and after dinner. But I still have this same feeling. So the doctor put a halter monitor on me and told me to take half the pill after breakfast and one whole pill after dinner to see if the thumping feeling slows down. The doctor also told me it was the left ventricle and interventricular artery not meeting which is why this is occurring. What else can I do I can not take this feeling it is very distracting, and I want to know if there is anything else that can help? I also have elevated lymph nodes in the armpit near my left breast. I have attached the documents and medication list." -88776,"How to treat over secretion of gastrin/ hormone levels,enlarged spleen and swollen stomach inner lining while on nexium?","Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, you have high level of SGPT , SGOT, you can reduce this level by using avoiding oily food , dont eat noodles, pizza, non veg, eat food that your body can easily digest , dont eat much oily food eat boiled tomatoes, rice, fruits like papaya, apple, you can use lemon in your food. Hope this will help you. ","Myself Jeremiah , 23yrs old , Height 5 9 ..Weight 83kg ... For the past 3 weeks I am undergoing treatment my SGPT & SGOT level was 172 & 90 back then..Doc first told I am suffering from Hepatitis (Jaundice) ... Later after USG Doc said I have a Fatty liver ...After 3 days at Hospital (They injected me with some type of Acid-2 bottle ..they said its for cleaning Liver) my SGPT & SGOT level became 158 & 68 .. After discharging as per Doc I avoided Jung Food ,Oily foods, Non Veg ...But still my level are increasing .. 156 &115 ...Please suggest how to reduce my SGPT & SGOT level With my Diet to reduce this level..?" -238335,Suggest treatment for nausea and concentration difficulty,"DearWe understand your concerns.I went through your details. I suggest you to keep calm. You are studying to become a pharmacist. You know internship syndrome. Are you trying to exaggerate your symptoms here. I feel so. Because these symptoms you mention here are normal for a disappointed and confused person rather than A mentally affected person. You are not supposed to worry about these symptoms. But you should learn the causes of disappointment. Slight case of anxiety disorder because of unnecessary thinking could be seen. Loss of concentration and forgetting are common for people with confused mind. Don't worry. Enjoy studies and ignore the present symptoms.In case if you need more of my services in this regard, please post a direct query. I am happy to reply you.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","extended thinking throughout day, talkitive,headache for last seven yrs preesent age 22 stess induced partial seizuresof nearly all types ,shy character, right now sufering frm lost grasping ,memory and concentration studying in b.pharmacy 7th sem recieved valproate 300 b.d right now no medicine" -4347,Why do I get a weird blood taste in mouth every morning?,Hi. Please check your mouth by looking into the mirror during brushing your teeth to know any bleeding site in your mouth and throat. Mild bleeding might occur if you have gum disease due to infection or vitamin deficiency. Please consult a dentist to get clinically evaluated. Please change and use a soft toothbrush. Sinus infection also causes symptoms including the taste of blood in the mouth every morning. It will help to know if you are having any sinus infection which might be causing it. If you are a smoker and have chronic cough then causes in the lungs including bronchitis will have to be included. Please get examined by an ENT specialist and if required then consult a dentist. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. I hope this helps. ,"Hello doctor, When I wake up every morning, I feel the taste of blood in my mouth. Please suggest." -46403,"Red rash, swelling, bumps between lip and chin, tingling, itching after out in heat. Cause?","Hi, Welcome to HCM.A short course of steroids by mouth (Tablet prednisolone 5 mg twice daily for a week, then once daily for another week) along with antihistamines will help you. Some individuals will have allergy to Mosquito bites and insect bites. Repeated mosquito bites (even one or two) may lead to the persistence of the problem. Protection to the leg and forearms with full pants and full sleeves in the evening and night hours is the only permanent solution for these individuals.Consult your Dermatologist, he/she will help you in this regards.Wish you a speedy recovery. Dr S.Murugan ","I have 20+ mosquito bites all over my legs from being out on the softball field. I have tried every over the counter topical hydrocortisone cream there is with no relief, along with just about every over the counter antihistamine I can find with no relief. The bites are now quarter size and unbareabley itchy. What can I do help the itch and calm and inflammation??" -149018,Is there any relation between SGPT and SGOT with alcohol?,No its not like that. First of all you should investigate properly for the cause of anemia. iron deficiency is not the only cause you might have any other cause only.so go for ps examination. s iron and ferritin level. tibc and other test vit B 12 level.etc. hirst reach to the cause and then take treatment accordingly. ,"hello,can a sunbeds help to increase red blood cell count. I have chronic anemia which is not responding to increased doses of iron and the Doctors put this down to Heavy periods and would like me to seriously consider ablation. However,I can not get them to understand that they are not heavy. I heard short regular sessions on a sunbed can increased red blood cells and hopefully increase the iron absorbtion as I will have more cells for it to bond to." -214634,What could be the canker like sores behind lip?,"Hello,The biopsy will disclose the pathology and give you a diagnosis. You will have to meet with your surgeon to discuss options. Evidence of bone loss indicates a lesion such as a tumor or cyst. Usually a surgical removal will be required with additional treatment dependent on the pathology. It can be benign or malignant. You have taken the correct steps. Try to relax and wait for the reports. I do not have enough information to make a reasonable diagnosis. Thank you for your inquiry. I am sorry that you have to wait for more information on this condition and know it is difficult to know of a problem and not have an immediate dianosis with a plan for treatment. ",my husband has a hard mass in the jaw he is going for a biopsy this monday took a cat scan today showed the mass and no jaw bone of were it is as it has attached itself to the bone and ate its way through and is now spreading what could it be we are very scared -247753,How to treat acid reflux?,"Hi,thank you for providing the brief history of your daughter.As she is having pain in the upper quadrant of the abdomen, this could be related to the acidity issue. Also, vomiting frequently is the indication for the indigestion and there is nothing to worry as kids body learns to act and react the improper food. Getting a thorough examination by the pediatrician and taking proper medication for the acidity should help reduce the symptoms.Also, having a good life style and slow frequent eating with lots of water should help her to ease the pain.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","My daughters upper stomach has been hurting since this morning. It has gotten worse throughout the day. She is shaking, seems to have a fever( out if town do not have a thermometer with us) . She s laying in bed and says it hurts to move around to turn over and makes it hard to breath. She threw up once yesterday after eating nachos from a gas station and felt fine after that. Any idea what could be going on?" -189223,"Papillary thyroid cancer. Swollen jaw, redness, stuffed ears, head cold. Had total thyroidectomy. What is the cause?","Hi and thanks for the query,I am afraid there is actually nothing in immediate terms that you might need to do. Management of these symptoms shall actually depend on the expertise of the internist. It is not unusual however in renal disease to experience oedema. Treatment involves proper evaluation of renal function, serum electrolytes, fluid restriction and diuretics. these interventions however need a careful evaluation, planning and monitoring. You might need to discuss this particular worry carefully with his treating physician.Thanks and kind regards.Bain LE, MD. ","HiMy father is undergoing treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Mets were found in c6-c7. Radiation therapy was given and subsequently mets have not spread elsewhere. However partial destruction of c7 has compressed some nerves and he cannot feel or move anything from below his chest.He also has partial blockage in three of his cardiac arteries. He is also diabetic. He is receiving treatment for and is currently stable, except that his feet and legs have started to swell. His doctor says that we merely need to prop his feet up using pillows. But that is not working well.Researching the internet for these symptoms I cam across the terms 'edema' and 'dvt'. I am worried and need to know if some immediate action is required to address the swelling?" -163247,What causes swelling behind the knee in an athlete?,"Hi you have pain in hip region ever after 3 yrs of injury .These kind of high velocity injuries should be properly diagnosed and treated. As a first step please get an X ray of the pelvis to rule out any major fracture. you should also start muscle strengthening exercises of Lower back , Hip and thigh. ",I had a snowboarding accident about 3 years ago I went off a jump and got wiped on to the ice below I took a hard hit to my side I had a hard time standing and getting down the hill after that it was a bit hard to sit as well the pan stared from my pelvis bone and traveled to where my femur bone starts there was difficulty walking up and down stares I didn t inform any one at the time cause I was on a school trip and the teacher that held the club was kind of scary and I just thought maybe I bruised my hip or something but 3 years now I m still feeling the pain in the same area some days it hurts more than others but its not as bad as it use to be still some slight pain when pressure is applied as well. I do sports and keep my self active a lot of the time and tried doing some things like physical therapy like my old doctor recommended . but it doesn t seem any better from than its now. I m wondering what I should do to help take the pain away any stretches or things I could do . thank you -169653,"What causes pain in jugular notch, cervical and thoracic?","HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern. the pain on the back between the shoulder blades could not be costochondritis, such pain usually comes from abdomen, any problem with stomach, pancreas, please see a general surgeon for this You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ","i have pain and swelling between my right shouder blade and spine. i also have pain in chest and underarm. ive been to er twice and they told me costchondritis. each time they asked if i had any injury and said no , couldnt think of anything. tonight i remembered that i fell down the stairs and when i landed i felt a jolt down the middle of my back. i missed a couple of steps going down the stairs. i had x-rays done and lungs were clear. should i let my doctor know about the fall ?" -227927,What causes bruises on penis after sex?,"Hi Alok, How did you confirm that you have testosterone deficiency? Have you tested your blood for that? Facial hair growth has go to do some thing with testosterone levels but its not completely due to it. I have seen many men with less facial hair and still have baby. Also chest hair growth is not always due to testosterone. If you aren't obese, hit the gym. Else also do exercise daily, coz this will boost up your self confidence and also testosterone. And girls like guys who present themselves well with confidence. Looks become secondary for many. So cheer up! ","Hi my name is Alok,I am from India, I am 23, height - 5ft 9'', weight- 69 kg.I have testosterone deficiency. I am not able to grow facial hair and also hair on my chest, because of which I am depressed most of the time. This seriously affects my confidence as I am not able to speak to girls as it's in my mind that they'll not like me as I look like a kid. Also my voice is not manly this also makes me sad. A stubble is a distinct dream :( which is considered as a symbol of male power. Please let me know what can be done grow a beard. Also I would like to know why the chinese donot grow a full beard ? Although I am not a chinese this is not fair seeing my friends having a beard and not me :(" -91430,Is there any treatment to cure e type jaundice and are there any possibility of survival ?,"lets know what type of test is done, IgM? if it is borderline as it seems so, you need to repeat it after 2 weeks. ","Hi, My test results for Hepatitis A is 0.84 COI, Grey Zone Reactive . Does it mean I have hepatitis A? Thanks Charles" -90064,Had jaundice from a liver complication. Have hemochromatosis. Orange colored semen. Due to high bilirubin levels?,Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic. Thank you for your query. These are significantly elevated liver function tests and right cause should be found. These calculi could be cause of it because it might be a resonf for temporary obstruction of biliary ducts.So you ll probably need cholecystectomy in future. Other diseases such as fatty liver or viral or alcoholic hepatitis should be considered too so further testing is necessary. Wish you good health. Regards ,"hello sir ,i had my health checkup on last year may 2012....in ultrasonography report there're seen few tiny calculi in peripheral intrahepatic billary duct of right lobe..other wise liver is normal size with normal echogenecity.liver span 12.4 cm no focal mass lesion seen..and my LFT report serum total protein 7.7g/dlserum albumin(B C purple) 4.6g/l serum globulin 3.1 g/lratio 1.5:1.0 serum total bilirubin 0.6mg/dlserum direct billirubin(diazo method) 0.1mg/dlAST 163U/LALT 188U/L GGT 87U/LPNP-AMP 160U/Li have no symtom ......i m perfecrtly ok now..so what can do please help me out" -117898,Suggest treatment for lower abdominal pain,"Hi.Thanks for your query. Pulsations in the lower abdomen is not at all the normal thing to occur. You have to see a Doctor and get an ultrasonography and color doppler done. This will give the proper guideline for the further investigations like CT scan , Angiography.The possibility of an inflammatory mass has also to be remembers as well as aneurysm This has to be taken seriously. ","Hi Its been two days now and I have felt intermittent pulsating in my lower abdominal area-over the uterus area. I dont have to physically place my hand on the area to feel the pulsating, it is quite strange but I can just feel it. What could this be? Should I be concerned." -106007,What causes chest heaviness and rapid heart beat?,"Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*Most important & needed information here is whether spot is over breast or outside breast ?*I would like to get all the details with possible clinical photograph of it for perfect evaluation & guidelines.*IBC is Inflammatory Breast Cancer :- swelling breast with redness , pitting / ridging of skin of breast with texture like orange peel. Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Health care magic & giving us an opportunity to serve you Would love to revert back once you provide details. Thanks regards Take care dear. ","I discovered a deep red irregular spot on my chest about 3-4 inches below my color bone. it is about the size of a large strawberry and smooth. It has faded to a light red over the past 4 weeks, but looks permanent. Also what is IBC? I am an 80 year old female." -65961,What causes elevated white blood cell count while being on i/v saline and antibiotics?,Hello welcome to HCMI am Dr Jigar(ID sepcialist). I will be answering your concern.You have provided enough details and according to it my advice would be just do not panic. This could be attributed to dietary habit change. Maintain your positive way of living life.But looking at your profile i think you should consult your treating doctor for complete oral examination to rule out candidial infection or other oral lesions which can be found in HIV + patients.I will be happy to help you further if require. Wish you a healthy life ahead.Regards.Dr JigarInectious disease specialist. ,"HIV+, last counts were cd4= 580, viral= 160 copies (not on meds), infected for 2 years, eat healthy, work out and in good shape.......... I've recently started to have a yellow/brown coated tongue (~8 days) that can easily be brushed off, but comes back after a few hours. I have no other symptons, no sore throat, it doesn't feel like 'hairs' on my tongue, nor bumps, I have no constipation, no nausea, no fever. I have thought of candida but I've read everything there is to it online, it just doesn't seem to be that. Something worth noting is that I have started drinking fresh camel milk daily since two weeks (that does require me to go to the toilet after an hour to excrete), and I have started using a new protein shake after my gym workouts. Any advice?" -156302,"What may be the cause of bone pain, numbness, fatigue and blurred vision?","Hello, The swelling of the forearm and other joints can be related to polyarthritis. This needs a direct examination and a few investigations to find out the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I have slight swelling of the upper forearms with no pain. I also feel that my right thigh, at the knee joint is also slightly swollen. I have been having a tingling/painful feeling under my left foot ,around the big toe area for quite some time. Tests for athriris have come back negative." -252740,What is the best treatment to get pregnant?,"HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] Finding cervical polyp during pregnancy is not uncommon.2] If you are having bleeding after polyp removal, it needs to be looked again if the stalk of polyp is bleeding.3] If so,it needs to be tied or cauterized to arrest the bleeding.4] It can be done without anesthesia also.5] Please do not worry.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you great health. ","Hi,my name is jeanne I am 18 weeks pregnancy and on Monday the Doctor removed the cevical pollyps and on saturday it was bled again in the afternoon and five hours later the bleeding was increased and there was blood cloth come out.and now the blood still bleeding.What should I do, it is normal or do you have any sugestions?" -165133,What surgery can be done for disc osteophyte complex?,"hi,thank you for the brief history of you.As mentioned by you, your posture adapted in the office, it looks more or the tightness of the muscle due to which the nerve is getting trapped. Also, there is a possibility that you may have lumbar spine disc degenerative changes. As taking into consideration of the comment by the leprosy without performing a special laboratory test it is difficult to comment on the same as you have leprosyAlso, the test like skin biopsy, NCV, EMG are the few test to mention to figure out if it is really leprosy.What came to my understanding is that due to prolonged sitting in the office chair and working for hours you may have degenerative changes in the spine. For which an MRI will help for guidance.Also, such conditions can be controlled by medication and physical therapy.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I am suffering from left foot numbness and strength of foot is less by comparative right foot,( in detail i started a sw profession in a company, my habit is when i sit a chair i use to sit in a cross leg )I went to doctor he told ...nerve in left knee is thicker (it s kind of leprosy) and he gave medicine,even xltraglo is part in his prescribed medicine ..... how it helps" -226949,Suggest treatment for bubbling sensation and pain in groin area,"Hello,Here are few causes I have mentioned:1. Masturbation in one session for a long period of time may also result in pelvic congestion which may lead to pain.2. Pain may also be related to how you are positioning yourself during masturbation. If your testicles are moving around too much, this motion could be the reason behind your discomfort. Consider a change in position or try cupping your testicles with your free hand as you are masturbating. This touch could also benefit by providing extra sensation and may make the experience more enjoyable.3. Epididymitis can also be a source of testicular pain following ejaculation. This is caused by inflammation in the epididymis (the tube behind each testicle that stores and delivers sperm). The most common cause of epididymitis is a bacterial infection that can be the result of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or coliforms (bacteria that live in the intestines). The infection can usually be cleared up by a dose of antibiotics.Complete examination of genitals may require please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ","i m 22 year old male i have undergoes throuh urine test in which the content of RBC is 8-10/hpf,and the cast present is 1-2/hpf.about one month ago i had full blood and pain i consulted to urologist ...but nowalso it is there.i have little testicles pain .when i masturbate i feel no pain but after 24 hours i feel sympoms like fever,testicular pain ,weekness..etc..so,please help me" -89385,Fatty liver. What kind of diet and treatment should be followed?,hello dearthanks for your query at HCMLiver is the organ that take up all the alcohol your taking and convert in to various metabolic products by using its enzymes.so when ever you take alcohol load on the liver is increased more amount of enzymes are produced to covert this alcohol to various products.naturally when ever you take excess alcohol your enzymes will be elevated.regards ,"Hi I am a 38 year old women of slim build. I exercise daily and maybe once every two weeks I have a couple of wines. On Friday I had way too many, which is not my usual thing, but it happened. I have not had any alcohol since and I am due to have a blood test on Friday and am worried that this may have elevated my liver enzymes. In the past my liver has always been in the normal range. Do you think this will elevate my liver enzymes alot? Thank you" -62314,Can hepatitis-B infection spread through an open wound?,"hi...thanks for your question...body aches,chills and sever fatigue are vague symptoms which can occur in any disease but presence of fever shows some kind of infection going on in your body it may be throat infection,chest infection,urinary problems,.to diagnose proper cause of fever you must have all baseline investigations done. ","just curious what type of virus i may have. I am in a paramedic class with several students who have had varying degrees of fever, usually around 101 to 103 accompanied with body aches, and often ear drainage and vertigo. I have had a temp of 99.1- 99.2 since yesterday and have recently developed body aches and chills as wel as flushed appearance and severe fatigue. Most of my classmates with similar symptoms have had such for at least 1 to 2 weeks with the fever fluctuating over the course of the day." -183394,Location of signal for heart,Dont you think It is very unlikely for krosene to be so dangerously dangerous! ,"Can kerosene ingestion as a toddler lead to autoimmune, autonomic , or other compromise in adulthood ?" -253171,How long does it take for one to conceive?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understood your concern. If the sonogram performed was through the trans-vaginal route and if your sonographer is an experienced person, it is likely that you may have miscarried, provided you have regular cycles and did not miscalculate. When this is not so, it is better to wait and see. In such a scenario, serial titres of serum beta-hCG are often done. Good progress of pregnancy is indicated by doubling of titres every 2-3 days. This should be coupled with follow up sonograms. Wish you good health. ",I went in for a vaginal u/s being at 8 wk 1 day pregnant from my LMP and my Dr. said there was no heartbeat that baby measured at 6 wk 5 days 0.78 cm. Could it be that my calculation was off do to late implantation? Dr. said that I was going to miscarry and opted for D&C or pills to induce my labor. I told her I would like to wait another week and come back for another u/s hoping there would be some changes with the baby s heartbeat. Do I just having fallen hopes? -39704,Using betnovate for a long time. Itching on the face upon stopping the medication,"hi You have been using betnovate over your face since long,,,and you must have developed side effects of steroid abuse on your face along with dependence....So my advise would be to visit a dermatologist who can assess your skin and treat you accordingly,,,In such cases,usually a less potent steroid is given to the patient for some time before completely stopping it,,,so as to reduce the dependence and to decrease the side effects of sudden withdrawl. Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul ","I am 33 years old and I used betnovate for the last 10 years on my face to get clean and smooth face. I am aware it's not to be used on face regularly and for a long time but I can't achieve the same result with any other creams...in other word I am addicted to it and I hate my face every time I stopped using it. As soon as I stopped using betnovate my face start to itch, get lots of rush and is discolored." -196448,What causes slow weight/height gain in a child?,"Regarding language development there is a lot of variability, most toddlers are saying about 20 words by 18 months. If at 18 months your child is using gesture instead of vocalisations to communicate then you should consult speech and language pathologist for detailed clinical evaluation and investigations.Regarding head bumps, are these bumps appearing only on head or anywhere else after minor trauma.As you said CT scan following previous head injury was normal, possibility of most of the internal injuries is ruled out.Bruising after minor trauma may be a sign of blood disorder. Consult your doctor and ask for investigations like CBC, coagulation studies. ","My 18-month-old son started walking very early (10 months) and has always been a climber. During some of his adventures, he s has had some nasty falls. He ended up with a concussion back in December and had a clean cat scan, but was hospitalized overnight for observation. Now everyone he bumps his head, no matter how minor, he will get these noticeable knots/bumps. Should we be concerned about these bumps? He has some severe language delays (suspected apraxia)." -155464,What causes pain while walking after stretching exercises?,"Hi, The symptoms you mentioned in history could be just about the body getting weaker and having insufficient vitamins. Having a multi vitamin should be good of use. Also this has another differential thought is that the cardiac output must be low so having it checked and regular exercise along with this would help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","Why would my body ache all the time, I feel weaker and weaker as time goes by.. Like my muscles can t lift as much as I used to. I m only 23. As of about 2 or 3 months ago I could be just sitting down and would get very dizzy very fast and it is bad. What could this be?" -76385,Effects of Dicaris & Minoxildil 5% on male fertility,"before you conceive, please have a detailed discussion with your gynac regarding mongol child. as the age advances risk of giving birth to a mongol child increases. ","Dear Dr, I am 42 yrs old & married for 7 1/2 yrs.I got my first child thro IUI 2 1/2 yrs after marriage. Now i am trying for another My period is regular for 26 days.Pls advise" -206618,Is it normal to notice a fairly large indentation on the back of my baby s skull?,Hi...Entameba coli cysts need not be treated. Only if we find trophozoites - we need to treat. This is a normal finding in the stool examination. Nothing to worry.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,Hi my son has just returned from the drs after having a stool sample taken last week i have been told by the doctor that he has e.coli cysts ... please could u tell me what this is how he could of got it what the symptoms are and is it dangerous and how can it be treated. Thank u -65461,Suggest treatment for influenza and chronic cough,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIn most cases of vaginal yeast infections, a discharge is seen. It is possible that it may be in the early stage or there is another type of infection present.It would be best to see your doctor for examination and assessment which would include a swab.The treatment would depend on the exact infection present.I hope this helps ","Hi, I am a 47 yr old female with an IUD and have become very suscepitable to yeast infections. I am very familiar with the symtoms of a yeast infection but recently I have experienced foul odor but no discharge. Is this also common with a yeast infection?" -189194,"Night sweats, fatigue, shortness of breath, loose stools. Under treatment for NH lymphoma. Cancer getting worse?","Hi, Actually for post surgical wound of good risk category no specific treatment is required. You have to just take some common precautions. Before dressing the wound you should clean your hand specially the nail, and spaces between the fingers. You can use normal saline to wash the wound and to clear the blood clots and wound debris. Keep the wound open and try always to keep it clean. Wound healing will be fast. Antibiotics can be applied if signs of infection is there. ","My wife underwent abdominal surgery on 8th Aug for GIST. After the op. the growth was diagnosed as a Pseudocyst Pancreas, which was removed and has been diagnosed as benign. Stitch clips were removed on 19th and she is fine, but not taking a bath/wetting the long vertical stitched area on her stomach, for fear of infecting the wound, which has not completely dried at all places. The surgeon had said to keep the area open without the need for any medicines.Can you please advise any ointment/powder to put on the stitched area to prevent infection and enable proper baths?" -194671,Suggest remedy for enuresis and encopresis in 7 year old,"Hi, welcome to HCM. This is most probably lower respiratory tract infection. You need to get the child examined by a doctor as soon as possible. Take care. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have a 19 month old son with runny nose, congestion and coughing for the past five days. He s not eating and drinking very little fluids. The good thing is their s urine in his diapper probably same amount of his intake. He s cough is getting worst and congestion. No fever but weak probably due to congestion and no food and small amount of fluids. Should I be alarmed?" -213701,Suggest treatment for swelling and sore cheek after cavity filling,"Than you for your query,The symptoms which you have documented above are suggestive of dental infection leading to abscess formation (which was not taken care) and thus leading to spreading of the dental infection to regional structures.I would advice you to consult your Dentist asap. The Dentist will investigate the source of infection and try to remove the causative tissue. ",I have a hole where a tooth used to be but now has rotted out except for a few peices.i have directly next to it a big swollen squishy ball the size of a regular tooth bulging out. I dont know if its a wisdom comming in or abscess . It doesnt feel like any other wisdom pain and my throat is soar on the same side as the abscess and it make the roof of my mouth swell. What do you think is wrong -105478,What is the treatment for chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, you should not wait and should consult neonatologist as soon as possible. Vomiting in neonates should be evaluated thoroughly as it can be due to meningitis (infection in brain). So consult neonatologist and get done clinical examination of your baby. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your baby. Thanks. ","My 6 months old daughter has a progressive cough. She was put on Zythrin, Piriton and solmux carbocisteine. When she is given solmux after a feed, she vomits the whole thing out after about 5 mintues. Her voice has become hoarse. No fever though. Should I continue with the medicine or see the Dr." -123998,"Gastroscopy shows stomach ulcers. On antibiotics. Had severe swelling in ankles, feet, eyelids. Inter-related?","Hi,If pain is in relation with spleen or any other organs, ultra sound might have shown.so nothing to worry about spleen and continue the treatment prescribed by them.apply ice pack 2-3 times a day.Ok and take care. ","Hi, I just got home from the ER. The Dr told me after I had an ultrasound that I have a abdominal wall contusion. I am researching this, and it doesn't really say anywhere that pain developes upon taking deep breaths and just touching on the amount of pain I'm in. I feel like it has something to do with my spleen. How would I be able to determine a difference?" -97647,What causes lumps growing all over the body parts?,"Hi, only an FNAC test or a skin biopsy could confirm her disease as these could be infective or inflammatory but possibly not to worry that much! After the test, please revert back to us!regards and wishing her the best health!..... ","out of the blue, my daughter has red, very painful lumps come up on both legs over the shin bone area. There have been no injuries. These lumps are in the same place on both legs. They have been there for two months now and the areas are turning into a bruised appearance but the hard lumps are still present. What could these be? What kind of tests would help in the diagnosis?" -198690,Suggest treatment for stomach pain and red eyes in a child,Hi..... by what you say I feel that it could be a contact dermatitis to a specific latex or it could be photo dermatitis. But skin conditions are best diagnosed after directly seeing them. I suggest that you upload the images on this website and get back to me with a direct query.You can approach me at the following link.Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.www.yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.com/yyyyyyyyyyyy/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My almost 3 year old daughter took a bath yesterday morning, and she started itching. i didnt notice a rash yet...Yesterday afternoon i picked her up from babysitter and noticed small rash on arm the color of her skin...We were then outside in the heat for 2 hours, and she had it in blotches all over her and were now red...Once she cooled off they completely went away...This morning after bath, her entire bottom was red bumpy and itchy. Also were areas of arms and legs. Went completely away after 30 minutes...After nap today her face where she slept had outbreak, also went away...We played outside started to breakout came in went away. Seems like heat rash but why does it come and go? Will it ever quit comin back...Also my sister just called and said her twin boys just got out of the bath and they too have it now??" -66801,What does a painful cyst on back indicate?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM and thanks for the query.It is possible that the pill had slipped out and fell in the toilet.Yeast infections are better treated with an oral antifungal medication in addition to the local preparation.Take CareDr Noble Zachariah ",Hi I m having yeast infection n was given gyno travogen. I juz inserted prior to sleep but drank a little too much during dinner. Went to pee 30mins after insertion. Notice the toilet bowl has some white liquid discharge. Did I flush out the med? I rem inserting high up the vagina. Shod I go bk to doc to get another pill? Pls advice. Thks -35884,"Regular periods, sore nipple like vein punched. Pregnant?","Hi,Thanks for the query. Sometimes nipple tenderness can be seen in early pregnancy. But just by symptoms, we can not confirm or rule out the possibility of pregnancy. So you wait till your expected date of periods. If you miss the periods, wait for 4 to 5 days and go for pregnancy test. Start taking folic acid supplementation from now. Take care. ","My nipples are sore and tender but I can only tell that they are this way when I touch them and they feel like they are vein punched but my breasts aren't sore, it's jut my nipples. I haven't missed my period yet. It is due on the 12th. I don't wanna get my hopes up that I am pregnant but my nipples have never ever been sore." -129789,"Does chest tightness, accompanied with a dull pain, indicate pneumonia or asthma?","Hi,I think that your problems is between a flu by viral infections or a upper airways allergy. In both the antibiotic is not effective. In other hand wheezing is everywhere a sign of constrictions airway in low level of respiratory tract, and both with cough maybe speak for a before asthma situation. Bad odor is by some microbial flora in your tract that activate during inflammatory process and go on after medications. By me you need a Specific IgE (ALLERGY TEST) in order to be clear is allergy or not.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Anila Toka ","I have had congestion, very frequent sneezing, runny nose for 5 weeks now. I got put on Amoxicillian for 7 days and that did not help. The last few days I developed a cough and a very smelly odor when I do. I also have bouts of wheezing and crackling sometimes throughout the day and night." -133768,What can be used to get relief from severe body itching?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI can really appreciate your concern, this could be urticarial rash, If I would be your doctor then I would treat you with the second generation long acting antihistamine and the best drug would be ""Levocetrizine 10 mg three times in day, if this fails to respond then the next drug would be ""Hydroxyzine"" 10 mg three times in day, you would get alright with this treatment, have nice time. ","I have had a rash for about 3 to 4 weeks now it is on the back and side of my neck, in my armpits, inside of my elbows, forearms, under my breasts, lower abdomen, groin, and back of knees. It is extremely itchy and seems to bother me worse at night. I have also been experiencing foot and leg cramps on a daily basis, sore throat, congestion, and heartburn. I went to see my doctor and she said it was most likely from my detergent so I bought dye free allergy free detergent and have not used or eaten anything different and the rash isnt getting any better." -78581,What causes pain in the kidney area?,"Hi, welcome to HCM. Looking to your history, it seems that you have complicated urinary tract infection.Do basic urine report with culture, S.creatinine, CBC, and sonography. It will decide associated kidney stone that can produce this type of pain. Take antibiotic according to culture report. Maintain adequate hydration. I think this would be helpful to you. You can get back to me with above reports or you can consult nearby nephrologist. Best wishes. tc. Dr Jay Patel. ",Hi I have a kidney infection and am on 250 mg co amoxiclav and 250mg amoxicillin. for the past couple of days I've had an awful pain coming from my right kidney traveling down the back of my right thigh to just above my knee! I hav no underlying back problems is the leg pain related to my kidney infection? -193600,What causes high fever at night in a toddler recovering from cold?,"Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Two months seems enough time felf medication, especially such a small child. I will prefer my child to be taken careby a pediatrician even if it seems to be a case of allergy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","8 year old male with continuous sore throat for two months. Doctor visit x 2. States slight red but no swollen glands or lymph nodes. No fever. Treating as allergies with Claritin, nasal spray and have also used Dimetapp cold and allergy. Some days are better than others. Is this just an allergy and is there anything else we could try?" -102348,Can the information in the Resperonics CPAP be downloaded by the person itself?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As you explained the history, it would be better for him to consult his doctor who has prescribed the medication. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards,Dr. Jnikolla ",My husband received an injection of eliguard 5 days ago. the 1st night he developed a hacking cough which kept him up most of the night and the next night. it was better in the daytime. Then he had chills and a 100 degree temp. today his blood pressure was very elevated. A RN took the bp. is all this an adverse reaction to the eliguard. -74135,What is the reason for lack of growth in follicular study despite taking IUI treatment?,"Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.I read your query and understand your concerns.Following is my reply :1) There is possibility of getting pregnancy after eggs have ruptured.2) It is very early to get any symptoms of pregnancy Let me know if you have any more queries. I will be happy to answer.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol ","my egg has been ruptured. now its been 8 days after the ultrasound scan but i had abdominal pain for two days and now having little discharges. so my question is, is there a chance of getting pregnancy in such a case and what are the symptoms of getting pregnancy?" -13377,My son has anal itching as he had more sweets. How to resolve this?,Hi. For further information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ,"Hello doctor,My son is 3 years old. He eats too much chocolates and sweets. His health is down and having anus itching. He has worms. What to do? I am very sad and upset about his health." -171545,Could pain and scabbing in leg be due to spinal problem?,"Hello, Well, it is not normal to have this type of head pain BUT it is normal to have a head pain from an inflamed lump that you keep pressing which is likely overriding a cervical-cranial nerve traveling up the head to light it up. Yes, that's NORMALLY what happens when you press on those things. Therefore, please resist the urge to HURT yourself anymore and instead. Treat that lump with care! By continuing to press on it you just keep irritating the nerve. You may gain some benefit from an ICE PACK over that lymph node or inflamed gland. After a few days, you may switch to a warm pack or heating pad. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ",Hello. Last thurs and fri I felt sick. Friday I felt a mump on the back of my neck. Went to doc theysaid it was a lymph node. My skull is hurting though everytime I bend my neck from the lymph node up to maybe the middle of my head. Very tender and sore. I have been pressing it and making it worse. Is this normal? -216232,What is the bump on the inside of my lip?,"Hello!Thank you for posting in HCM.Yellow to orange mucous membranes,eyes,nails you experience suggest jaundice.Liver obstruction as in your case also leads to poor clotting function. So, this is secondary to liver disease you are suffering from.This must be treated first.I suggest you to consult your physician immediately.Regards. ","Hello. Im a 17 year old girl and i weigh 117 pounds and my height is 166 cm. For the last four days, i have had a dry cough and i noticed that the roof of my mouth is orange with some red dots. I have some type of liver disease. My doctors just cannot seem to figure out what i have because i am not a textbook case. I have all of the symptoms for primary schlerosis cholongitis, however i am negative for it. Please help, i do not know if i should be worried." -115221,Is steriod injection for frozen shoulder helpful in treatment of PLE,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The fish oil does nto interfere the VAP test results.So, you can take them as usually without any worries.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","Hi. I am scheduled to have a VAP test done tomorrow morning. I usually take a fish oil capsule and 30mg of remeron the night before, around 11PM. I have my test tomorrow at 8:30AM. Can I take these around 11PM the night before my blood test, or will either of them affect the results?" -256955,"Feeling dizziness, lightheadedness and swelling in the throat. Irregular use of birth control pills. Side effects?","Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.When you miss a pill, you have to take 2 pills in order to cover up for the one you've missed. If you have intercourse before taking two pills, yes you can get pregnant.Contraceptives are an easy form of protection, but they only work if you take them regularly.As such I would say it is better to avoid intercourse until you're taking the pill regularly again, for at least two days in a row.I hope this answered your question. ","Hi I have been on mycrogynan 30 for a year and a half. I usually take my pill around 5-6pm every evening but on thursday I didnt take it until 2am friday morning so I was 8hours late, I forgot to take my pill on friday but took it at 1pm on saturday which means it was 11hours late since my last pill. am I still protected?" -196534,What causes frequent cough and cold in a child?,"Hello,As she has been crying and holding back of her neck several times and having static tone of her neck while playing then she might be having some stretching or sprain of ligaments of neck or stretching of muscles. You may use medications like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen for pain relief. But, it would be better to consult orthopedic surgeon.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad ",My daughter is 2yrs 3months old and today when I picked her up from daycare she touched the back of her neck and said it hurts and cried. She has done this now several times and in between the times she hold her head and cries she is playing like normal only she seems to be holding her neck still. -38029,Is it possible to cause a pregnancy if I inserted my unerected penis in her vagina ?,"Hi, Thanks for query, If full penetration is there and ejaculated in side the vagina and had sex during ovulation period there is 100 % chance of pregnancy. Ok and bye. ",Is it possible to get her pregnant if I masturbated this morning after that I washed my pennis and took a shower and in the afternoon around 4:00pm I had sex and didn t not errect at all? I mean I inserted my pennis in her vagina but didn t continue at all. Is there a chance? -243096,Feel nervous to be with people. Can't express myself. When drunk can do it with ease. Recommendations?,"DearWe understand your concernsAs you already are aware, modern medicine cannot define the problem you are narrating. But age old psychology can. We came across so many cases who has such fluttering or tingling butterfly feeling.This is due to some sort of nerve activity along your upper torso which cannot be seen always. Nothing to panic. Just a simple step will cure your problem. Take bath in warm water with mild soap twice daily and sit in front of god for 15 minutes and pray for others' health.Wish you speedy recovery ","Hi, I have this feeling of being light in my mind, chest, and arms --like a butterfly feeling throughout my upper body--. It's been going on all day. I seem to be able to function normal, but this tingling-butterfly sensation is a very strange feeling. I'm wondering if I have anything to worry about, Can somebody please help me? Sincerely, Wendi Turner" -251383,What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?,You could get blood test done 2 confirm pregnancy.its is more sensitive or you could just wait for a few more days and do a repeat test.sometimes variations may be there in test results due 2 faulty strips ,"My fiance and I are trying to get pregnant. We have been trying 2 months now and have taken 6 tests. the first 2 were false 3rd was invalid 4th and 5th were faint positive and the last one, which was another brand. came back false. I have had irregular periods my whole life the last one I can remember was about 2 years ago, and even then they were very light. about a month and a half ago I saw light spotting. I do have some symptoms along with a gut feeling. Symptoms are as follows: Largening, firmness and itchiness of the breasts, dizziness, occassional nausea. Could I just have a low hCG level? If so will that harm the baby? how can we get a for sure answer?" -160317,What causes pain and swelling in the knees?,"Hello,She needs a complete evaluation by a local doctor. This could be something easily treatable like a thyroid disorder or something very serious like cancer. She needs an exam and blood tests done as soon as possible. She may need other testing as well.Regards ","My female cousin who is 41 years old has been having the following symptoms for the past 3 months. Before this she had never had any medical concerns. she has severe joint pains all over body,unable to get up from bed, walks very very slowly, loss of weight and hair. Can t keep any food down, stomach pain and diarrhea. Slows speech and very low. What is wrong?" -67166,What causes haemophilus influenzae?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have vaginal infection. But it may be bacterial or fungal. You should take clotrimazole along with metronidazole. Clotrimazole is also available for local application. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. ",i have had virginal discharge for a while now.i was precribed metronidazole but it has not work.they told me that it is a virginal infection but evertime my underware is wet it kind of has an odor.what should i do and what eles hould i tryhave a virginal discharge.and my doctor precribe metroonidazole and my stomach always feels hot .the medication did not work.my panty is always wet.what should i do now. -139267,What can cause burning sensation pain in the back?,"Hello, this is ridiculous, you have over strained you back neck muscles and nerves from the spine.Now be sensible, take rest and analgesics, and let it heal, If you have any tingling in the hand do see your doctor and get your MRI done ","This is an embarrassing, but true and serious question: I recently dried to perform auto-fellacio, and basically spent an extended period of time trying to fit my head in between my legs. Needless to say, my back is killing me today from being so violently forceful yesterday. It feels like there's bruising right on the spine, and I have a bit of tingling in between my shoulder blades. I'm really concerned. I don't want back problems, especially since I'm quite young. I lay with some ice packs on my spine for a while today, but am going to try some heat right now. What should I do?" -219329,Persistent throbbing pain after teeth filling. On antibiotics for infection. Pain radiating from teeth to gums,"Hello, generally after extraction of the tooth some white deposits occur on the area as the patient is unable to clean that area, but if the tooth was pulled a long time ago, it is better for you to visit the dentist as it can be happened because of the opposing tooth. so it better to visit your doctor and get it examined. ",hello i just looked in the mirror because the spot where i had a tooth pulled a long time ago has a bunch of little with bumps this just happened early this morning i dont know what they are they hurt when i put any pressure on it at all and now because i just tried to brush the area.. please ell me what thiss is an ddo i need to see a dr for it to go away? -212297,Suggest treatment for mouth ulcers in a child,"Hi,As per your complain it seems that severe toothache after biting on rubber can be due to either deep tooth decay or fractured tooth. For ruling out the exact cause you should consult an Oral Physician or Pedodontist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.He can be advised Pulpectomy procedure followed by antibiotics and painkillers for relief. As of now you can give him Tylenol or Ibuprofen for pain relief..Give him soft diet.Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Honey Arora ","I have a 4yr old complaining of tooth ache in lower (non 1st teeth) he started teething late at around 8-9 mtgs. He says he was biting a rubber and hurt. Doesn't want to eat anything, not even marshmallow because says it hurts. I checked gum for change in color but nothing appears out of ordinary. Can u help? Thanks!" -236612,Will heaviness feeling in left side of body be due to stress?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. If your neighbor is schizophrenia, you should be very careful in your approach towards him. If he suspects you, the angle could be paranoid type of schizophrenia. He not only suspects you, he suspect many, specially near relatives and friends.. In those circumstances, attempting to pacify should counter fire. I suggest you to keep away and use his relatives to deal with the problem. The best approach is provide psychiatric treatment by using his far relatives whom he trust.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR.Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi,I have a neighbor who is diagnosed schizophrenic. In the past year he has this belief that I am going in his apartment to steal or move around his belongings. He has called the police to file a complaint about me. What do I in this situation? Does pose a Danger? Who do I talk to concerning this situation?" -253318,When is the possible conceived date of the pregnancy?,He wants to do amniofusion or amniocentesis because there is difference in both. amniofusion saline is introduce in fetal sac to increase amniotic fluid. whereas amniocentesis is done to take fluid for sampling. However you are full term I think why to do this procedure. Go for fetal scan and color doppler. If anything comes wrong with scan then go for cesarean straight away. ,Yes i went to the dr today i am 37and 4 days pregant i have been having low presure and pain the dr told me they did not wont to do a c section until 39 weeks but he wonted to do an ameo because he may have to deliver this is not my regular dr but i told him no can you tell me why he would wont to do this -185154,Can irregular endometrial lining be cancerous?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have fibroadenosis or fibrocystic disease. Breast pain is common in this condition. Pain is uncommon in cancer. Symptoms of cancer are breast lump, weight loss etc. However to rule out cancer and to mental peace she should go for mammography once. It will give exact idea regarding cause. Then she should take treatment accordingly. Don't worry much about cancer. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","hello doctor , my wife feel pain her breast and i check that her breast not that much hard but she feel pain but after little bit massage she feel relax but she fear that may be its symtoms of breast cancer..so can u plas advise me that what was that exactly........." -61182,Suggest treatment for upper respiratory infection,"Greetings.Welcome to healthcaremagic.It was a good to hear that you had the important immune globulins which is where crucial to stop rabies in case of being bitten by a rabid dog. This would have neutralized the infection. As far as the vaccine is concerned , you have to have 5 injections in total. a day of delay usually doesn't cause much problem and the time that has passed is a good sign ,because the risk of rabies remains for a few days . If there was no problems related to the rabies then you are in the safe zone. And let me tell you here that pain around the wound is not linked to the rabies. It shows either the wound was very deep damaging the muscles , which will take some time to heal or the wound is infected by some other organisms also. Easily available antibiotic will be enough to take care of this problem. But for that you need to visit your clinician , who will examine the wound and refer to surgeon if the wound required some cleaning. I hope the answer was helpful. In case you need any further assistance, feel free to contact in writing. Regards, Dr Talal Hussain ","hi all,last wednesday(12/Feb/2014) stray dog bite me in indira nagar 80 feet road,bangalore.On the same day i took vero rab and tt injection in cmh. then i went to isolation hospital near vivekananda metro station they told me to come on 15/feb/2014.Unfortunaltely i cant able to go on tat day but i took 0.1ml+0.1ml injection in trichy on the same day. I took low cost immune globalin injection(rate rs1200 8ml) around my wound on 13/Feb/2014.But still i m feeling pain around my wound, please suggest me a good hospital in bangalore. i was scared about rabies , please....." -214600,Can bleeding gums lead to cancer?,"Hello,You are descriiong paraesthsia of the tongue. Usually this is a temporary situation and sensation will gradually return over time. How long ago did you have the injection? Has there been any change? Discoloration of the tongue can indicate some systemic changes. Please make sure that you have good nutrition with balanced vitamins. Iron intake is important. Take some vitamin B12. Make sure to keep well hydrated. Consider a visit to your physician to have a routine exam and lab blood tests. Consider any habits that may contribute to the color or food intake. Medications including recent antibiotic intake can cause discoloration. Oral yeast infections can cause discoloration as a result of a fungal infection. Try taking acidophilus or you may require a prescription for Nystatin.Continue to practice good oral hygiene including tongue care. Be thorough, but not abrasive with your technique. Rinse with warm salt water. Monitor for any additional changes and discuss further with your dentist. Consider scheduling a visit with your dentist if the condition persists. A clinical exam would be helpful especially with your recent visit. The comparison from your recent visit would assist your diagnosis and treatment recommendationn.Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will feel better soon. ","Hi, I have had an orange tongue for just over a week now. I recently saw the dentist right before this appeared. no matter how much i brush my tongue, scrub it even, it comes right back, and doesnt ever fully go away. also, half my tongue has been numb since the dentist on account of them freezing it, and supposedly hitting a nerve. should I be worried?" -153465,Suggest treatment for ankle injury,"Hello, Compression fractures usually don't require surgery. The pain usually improves significantly in a matter of days or weeks. Pain management may include analgesic pain medicines, bed rest, back bracing. Physical activity is recommended for recuperation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi General & Family Physician ","My Dad just found out he has a Compression Fracture after falling out of a Hospital Bed after being admitted. He is going to be fitted for a Brace on Friday. He his slightly overweight, will he eventually require surgery or does the Brace usually correct the issue ?" -204126,What are amoeba infection symptoms in babies?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regarding diet - Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Hi Doctor, my 4 yr old daughter is suffering from loose motions and stomach pain around the belly button since yesterday and i am in no position to take her to the doctor till tomorrow. can you please suggest medicine for her. she is not suffering with any fever or vomitings." -164810,Suggest treatment for bruise and pain on knee,"Hi,Your condition needs a knee examination to localize the problem and a plain X ray to start with. Its possible that you have an internal knee injury of the menisci or the main ligaments.If there is no bony injury then an MRI of the knee is to be done and this will reveal any soft tissue injury.Meanwhile use a pressure bandage,apply ice packs and you may pain medications like Brufen or Diclofenac. Use a can or crutch to avoid too much pressure loading while walking.Hope you find this useful and wish you a speedy recovery ",Hi I fell going up stairs Sunday my knee has been swollen for 4 days now and bruised it hurts when I apply pressure to the ball of my foot and if I have to put pressure on the actual knee. That didn t really consirn me bit my knee has been numb for about 4 days now. When I am walking if feels like my knee is bleeding when it isn t and certain bending feels like when you have a scab and you tear it. I know this is jumbled but I need advice because its sore and I don t know what else to do. Katelyn 21 years old -222003,My gums are swollen twice the height of teeth. Can any online doctor please suggest me,"Hi, When you had undergone root canal of your tooth your dentist must have suggested to get a crown done over it. A root canal tooth has no blood supply and hence it becomes brittle and is not able to withstand the masticatory forces. Contact your dentist and he will do the needful treatment. ",I have a tooth having treated root canal since ten years ago but without cap. A few moths ago the part of the tooth got broken and now severe pain started. Can you pl. suggest any medicine before visiting a docor -173313,Will Neurobion ease the tired nerves and how long it should be taken?,"Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to an infection. I can not conclude that the infection is related to the lumbar puncture. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your physician for a careful physical check up and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes). Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ","I had a lumbar puncture yesterday and I woke up this morning with neck pain and swollen lymph nodes and nightsweats. I also have horrible pains in my ankles and leg bones all the way up to my lower back. I'm more concerned about the swollen lymph nodes, is this a sign of infection or is it normal?" -19348,How to know the reason for tiredness and sick feeling?,"Hello. Thank you for the detailed history. CBC (complete blood count), liver and kidney function test, electrolytes, vitamin D and vitamin B12 level, TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and anti-HIV antibodies. I suggest Vitamin B12 1000 mcg daily and Vitamin D 5000 IU daily. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. Revert back with the reports to an internal medicine physician online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hi doctor, I am an 18 year old girl. I have been feeling very weak and tired. I am not getting sleep during the night and so I sleep throughout the day and wake up in the evening. I smoke and drink. Last weekend, I felt horribly sick after drinking. I get major headaches at times on the right side of the corner of my head. I have completely reduced smoking as I feel nauseous after I smoke. I got typhoid and dengue before seven months. I had jaundice 4 years back and since then I get pain in my stomach if I dance or run. I want to get healthier. My weight is 44 kg and my face has literally gone including dark circles. My eating habits are pretty bad and I eat after long hours. I really want to get healthy and look better. I want to have stamina as I have become very weak. I used to workout at the gym, but I would feel sick all the time during that phase. Please guide me. And yes, I go through horrible pain during my periods and I go through bad PMS phase. Thank you." -187932,Any suggestion for PET result stating recurrent cancer in neck near collarbone?,Hello.I would love to answer your question; however this is not possible because you do not indicate what is the medication you are using. One gm of what?Thank you.ez ,I am a post radiation endometrial cancer survivor of 10 years. The radiation 'burned' my bladder'. My doctor at the time (now retired) said I was to use a 1 gm 2x a week for the rest of my life. My GP say I should quit using it. When I do I have bladder bleeding. I have cut the amount to .5 gm 2 x a week with mild success. How should I handle my GP's insistence on quitting? Is there an alternative? -109635,Suggest treatment for pleural effusion,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No Zantac (ranitidine) can not cause such symptoms. Actually your symptoms are more suggestive of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). And Zantac is antacid. Along with drugs, you need to follow below mentioned lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. 4. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. 5. Loose weight if you are obese. Don't worry, you will definitely improve with all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",Hi there. I would like some advice. I have been prescribed zantec recently to combat acid. But on monday I had a short episode of tightness in my chest and a very short spell. Of dizziness. It hasn't happened since. I am taking zantec again and trying to eat more healthily -32620,What are the chances of conceiving with sperm motality index of 260?,"Hi, I think if your fibroid is intramural or submucosal, it needs to be removed as it is large in size. Your husband semen parameters are normal. He can take a long course of antibiotics and antioxidant also. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","Hello doctor! i(32) and my husband(38) married for 7 yrs and trying to conceive for last 2-3 years but not success yet.I had series of check up with the normal report like HSG study having normal uterine cavity, smooth period in 29-31 days but 2 ultrasound in between 2 yrs period shows that i have fibroid of 49*39*55 mm on uterine body.Hypoechoic area of size 55*53mm seen in the anterior side of uterus and my husband has semen analysis which shows that mortile sperm of 235.8 million, Appearance Grey white, pH 8, Concentration 92 million/ml, Mortile sperm conc. 52.4 million, Functional sperm conc.36 million, Sperm mortility index 260 but have infection most of the time with Staphylococccus species with Ciprofloxacin sensitive and now according to urologist he is having Cifran 500mg twice a day for two weeks. Can i get pregnant?we are so excited to have baby.Please help nd suggest for further treatment." -148837,Why is my blood pressure slightly higher?,"hi, after donating blood hematoma formation occurs some times, its not at all worrisome. its just due to some technical error at time of venepuncture. so some amount of blood goes outside the vein in surrounding tissue. it will produce black colour. just relaxed. it will become faint later on and will go away after few days. just apply some ice on it,. no any treatment or intervention is required. you are absolutely normal. dont worry.thanks for using health care magic. ","my name is ramkumar from hyderbad male is age-30,weight-79,heught-5.5. the thing is exactly last week saturday morning iwas donated blood to heart patient in durga bhai deshmukh govt hospital,vidyanagar,hyd.since dan i am facing problem of blood cloting in my right hand and becoming very black color.present iam using thrombophob ointment for this problem.last in april in kamineni hoaspital iwas donated blood to pregnant patient and at that time i was fine and i never faced like this problem.please solve my problem????" -51600,When to start medicine for high blood pressure?,"Hi,Welcome.Yes low bp can cause dizziness but its rare at a pressure of 111/65mm Hg.You should check for orthostatic hypotension i.e. change in bp with change of position. If in changing position from lying down to standing systolic bp falls by >30 or diastolic bp to >15 than you should see your primary doctor. Thanks ","Hi, I am a 58 year old female and for the past year have had a high blood pressure, was put on exforge which seems to have to brought it down, at the moment it is 111/ 65, I am feeling light headed and dizzy . could this be due to blood pressure being to low now?" -217084,What causes hole in top of tongue and red dots around tip of tongue?,HelloAs per your query streptococcus infection may cause pharyngitis and bronchitis. swollen gums are due to mny factors which includes poor oral hygiene. i suggest to a proper course of antibiotic like amoxycilin. And mouthwash for your gums.Hope this ans helps.take care ,"I'm very sick with strep or mono, but what doesn't make sense is my swollen gums and there is a lot of pressure on the right side of my chest when I Take a deep breath or swallow.. It feels like as if something is stuck in the wrong tube.. Has been like that for 3 days now" -245554,Suggest home remedy for red pimples,"HIWell come to HCMBecause of the soft tissue inflammation the vein might have prominent otherwise this may not be anything wrong with the vein it self, you can keep the leg elevated for some time this would come around, if this is not then this need to be clinically examined, hope this helps. ",I was walking my dog an hour ago and her leash got caught on my hand and pulled downwards. The vein puffed up and I put ice on it right away. the vein is looking better but is still wider than normal and the swelling is still there. I can move my fingers and thumb. Just wondering if I should be doing anything different than just putting ice on it. -240841,What causes paranoia?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think you had it wrong. There is not spinal psychoses. Psychoses meaningfully affect mind. Never any body part directly. But indirectly it can affect. A person can perceive illness. That type of psychoses is called somatoform disorder. A somatic symptom disorder, formerly known as a somatoform disorder, is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms that suggest physical illness or injury – symptoms that cannot be explained fully by a general medical condition or by the direct effect of a substance, and are not attributable to another mental disorder. There are effective psychotherapy methods for the condition.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",What is Spinal Psychosis that causes someone to have to use a wheelchair? And l read that it can cause a spinal chord injury & can be caused by severe alcoholism & much failure in ones life. Read that patient gets guilt & depression & the cure is emotional healing. Is this true? -244564,"Husband behaving irrationally, violent, aggressive, mood swings and depression. Can he be suffering from some form of bipolar? What can I do?","Hi, Well i agree that you have faced some painful incidents in the past, but life never stops, it keeps on moving, so you shall also move on. As far as feeling of disrespect and used is concerned, there is nothing like that. Problem is that we take everything from our near and dear ones in high intensity, the reason probably is expectations. We expect a lot from people on whom we rely, so if that expected things does not happens it leads to disappointment. My advise to you is: 1. Make yourself busy in anything you like. 2. Join some course or take up some job and if that is also not possible then join some organisation where you can contribute with your efforts. 3. Report to your doctor about anything related to medicines. 4. You can try alternative medicine like Homoeopathy also to help in coming out of this phase. 5. Try to be happy and make others happy. 6. Join some Sport activity or start some exercise like jogging, running, swimming etc. because exercise is the best way to combat bad effects of stress. Wish you a speedy recovery to health ","dear doc i am suffring from anxiety from the last 5 years and panic disorder from the last one year and fear of death like symptom,also pain and itiching like sensation in my lower gums as i lower the dose of medicine sometime,i am prescribed with oxetol 300mg, paxidep 12.5 mg.clonotrilo.25 mg my age is 29 and my wt is 82 .spell of crying episode as well as feelinng of suicide will conqure my mind my basic problem is broken love affair 3 times feeling of used and disrespect.how can i get rid of these medicine and of course this depression as i stop taking therse medicine afeeling of fear always haunt me that something will happen to me if i stop taking these medicines .. pls help me doc at any cost i am from aligarh(up)" -233524,"Abdominal pain, frequent urination after masturbation. What should be done?","i think you should get tested for HPV . it is a viral infection . kindly ask your doctor to do this test. check out for diabetes too, as it can cause frequent infection. ","Male 32. I have recurring blisters, size of around 0.1 inch diameter on my penis glans for last 7 years. i apply quadiderm cream and they go in 2 days. last year i consulted a skin -vd specialist in XXXX. he prescribed herps test and Kube U/S. The herpes test was negative and the U/S has everything normal except thicknes of U/T. Can you tell me what this condition may be and which is best doctor to treat it in XXXXXX. Thanks a lot." -138886,Could pain be caused by facets?,"HiOne of the commonest reason for back pain is slip discrecollect if you have lift some weights, filled in water buckets, long drive in a two wheeler or any jerks while driving etc which would have caused the slip discapply cold compression four to five times dailydiclofenac gel can be applied locally and if the pain is severe abdominal belt can be used to limit the movementuse a soft bed for sleeping and avoid exercise till you get the reliefMRI is suggested if do not get the relief within a weekWish You Good HealthRegardsDr Sridhar K ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Two months ago, I used to get up from bed in the morning with mild pain in the lowest rib (front side) sometimes on the left and sometimes on the right. The pain would disappear as the day progressed. About a month ago, this pain began to appear on the back side as well. The intensity and frequency increased. It also was now found in the evenings and night. Soon the pain became a shooting pain and unbearable from time to time. Nights became unbearable and prevented from sleeping. Pain killers eased the situation" -105392,Suggest remedy for bloated feeling in chest followed by diarrhea,"Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is due to bronchospasm caused by bronchitis giving rattling sound .* Additional suggestions for better recovery- Continue all medicines as per pediatrician advise .- Give balanced nutritious diet with plenty of liquids to maintain hydration- Maintain room temperature .- Avoid exposure to excess cold .- Avoid all dairy products , excess sugar , sweets , ghee , cheese .- Keep watch on urine output and fever .Hope this clears your query .Welcome for further guidance .Regards dear take care . ",my 2 yr old daughter has rattling n her chest and breathing heavy like its hard to breath was at hosp monday doc did xray she has bronchitis went bk yesterday for check up. she didnt start rattling till we got home yest. is this leading to something worse? whay should i do? -110465,What causes blue veins and pain on chest after falling down?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem.. Possibility of heart disease is less but better to rule out cardiac diseases first for your symptoms. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. Possibility of antibiotic induced gastritis is more. Your all symptoms like burping, discomfort in stomach, chest pain etc are seen in gastritis. And antibiotics are known to cause gastritis. So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out cardiac diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi,after taking antibiotics for my sinus infection(1 month ago) I have mucos in my stool,and it s some times very dark,also discomfort in my stomach ,burp,pressure in my solar plexus,but the symptoms I worry about most is that that pressure goes up thru my chest (feels like vibration) some time I have it in my throat.my blood pressure is always normal pulse may be normal or little bit high( like 95)I don t have any heart pain.Do you thik it may be related to my heart" -217231,"What could cause sleepy,restless & nauseous after menstrual cycle?","Hi,Thanks for posting the query,Thiscould be an allergic reaction.Take tab cetrizine and look for the results.At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Take multivitamin suplements.Take care! ","Hello, I got veneers done the 4th time within 3 months due to cracks and breakages. I have noticed that my upper lip and my orbicularis swells up with every freeze and doesnt go down, so it's getting bigger and bigger every time i get a freeze. I told my dentist and he keeps saying it will go down but not 100% because it's like botox or fillers. I really want my normal lip back i look like i'm wearing a mouth guard all the time or im about to fight in a boxing ring. It has been 3 months now and still swollen, what can I do to reduce it? Not sure if I'm allergic." -175066,How to treat the condition of Cyclothymia?,BEFORE MAKING ANY CONCLUSION AND TREATMENT FOR YOU I NEED TO KNOW EXCAT THE WAY OF START OF TINGLING AND ITS PROGRESSION. BECAUSE IF IT COMING FROM NECK AND SPREADING TO ARM THEN MRI WILL HELP YOU AND IF IT IS IN REVERSE THEN NCV WILL HELP. THEN ONLT I WILL ADVISE REGARDING TREATMENT ,I ve been having a tingling sensation in my left arm for about a month. I went to the doctor shortly after it started hurting and have a MRI scheduled for May 9th. After talking to some friends they suggested I get it looked at sooner because it shouldn t last this long -246829,What causes severe back pain post gallbladder removal surgery?,"Hi, Consult a neurologist and go for nerve conduction study as I can be due to neuropathic causes like nerve impingement and require early intervention. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I have had PHN for some time and have now developed insensivtiity in little finger of my left hand.My GP has examimed and said that I am insensitiv e with no suggestion as to what might done about it. The seneitivity is now effecting the tip of the next finger. -94746,How to treat a knuckle lump caused by injury?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns.Causes for lumps in underarms and rashes on neck-In your case the cause is -menopause with hot flushes.This is because of the hormonal imbalances at this age.This advise is based on the facts from the history you give and needs further clinical check.So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to HCM and be comfortable to resolve your health issues.Welcome for any more query in this regard to HCM.Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advise.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. ","some weeks back I developed this rash on my neck. I assumed it was heat rash especially when I noticed small bumps going from underarm down to thumb. Applied cortizone 10 and it seemed to help. Now however it reappears when my body temp gets heated in the exact same places on my neck. Now I alternate with benadryl cream & pills. I also applied witch hazel on it. Today as long as i kept ice on it, it does nt itch and not as red. Someone said it may be related to menopause since i m suffering horribly with flashes and nights sweats." -5697,What causes itchy fluid filled lesions and throat pain?,"Hello. I have attached the pictures (attachments removed to protect identity). Well, is it just a five hour history? Are these vesicles increasing in number? It is looking like chicken pox caused by herpes simplex. Since this disease is in initial stage, I can just make a provision diagnosis not confirmatory diagnosis. It will become clear in two to three days as chicken pox takes two to three days to come full blown. The following are the clinical features of chicken pox: Do not hurry as it is totally curable. Just wait for two days. If it is chicken pox more vesicles will come and later you can start treatment. Treatment is Acyclovir 400 mg five times in a day for 10 days. Revert back after ten days to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, My son who is 28 years old is 6 feet tall and weighs 84 kg. He had an issue of urticaria last year and was under medication. He had a course of antihistamines for a month. About five hours ago, he noticed lesions this morning that was itchy. After bathing, the lesion on back has become red and looks to be popped out. He has got small vesicles around five in numbers in his arm, thighs and back. He had throat pain yesterday, but it has subsided now. He is on medication for GERD and taking Pantosec DSR since 15 days." -41136,Suggest remedy for dizziness with hair loss,"Hello, Dizziness is due to hypoglycemia or hypotension. Kindly check blood sugar level and blood pressure. For hair loss, you can apply Minoxidil lotion. Treatment for dizziness is mainly depended upon the underlying condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician ",Hello I am 20 years old female seeking your advice concerning the complications I ve been having lately. I am constantly lightheaded and I ve been feeling dizzy. I have an extreme hair loss and my menstrual cycle seems to be irregular. I have lost concentration and I seem to get tired easily. I ve been put under a lot of pressure lately knowing that I had exams so I was worried! Please I need an expert advice. And thank you -148488,Why is 'nexpro-20' prescribed in case of anemia?,"sometimes, SGPT takes few days to come to normal.you must continue with regime as prescribed for few days more.Also it would be advisable to have complete LFT and tests for hepatitis B and hep.c to screen ","hi,im 27y.o,5'4hight,70kls.weght.i undergo sgpt test last week my sgpt 92,doctor advice to take medicine livolin forte 3x a day,exercise and avoid fatty food i did all this advice,after 1week last last day i took a test it decreased only 5,which my sgpt is 87.what should i do it will decreased quickly because its the only test i failed?" -241272,What should I do for my OCD?,"Hi Mary Jo,It seems that for last 6 months, your depression have re-emerged. The symptoms that you have listed might be because of your feeling low which can easily make one more irritable. Wanting to be left alone and being tearful are also suggestive of depression. You haven't mentioned whether you are on any medication or not or if you had any treatment earlier. As a psychiatrist, i would advise you to consult a psychiatrist immediately either to review your current treatment or start you on treatment.Best wishes. ","Hi, I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder 21 years ago. Only in about the last 4-5 years have I felt somewhat normal, until recently that is. About the last 6 months I've had a whole new set of symptoms. I am very easily irritated and when I do get irritated I get very mean, angry, upset, tearful and i just want to scream at everybody. At work I just want to be left alone to do my work and if I get any interruption from another employee I EXPLODE! I don't know what this is and I don't know how to control it and I don't know what to do. Can you please give me some idea as to what might be causing all this? Thank you, Mary Jo" -147836,What causes rashes on the arm after pricking needle for blood sample?,"Welcome to H.C.M. I am Dr Krishna Dubey.As you told that you are suffering from fever associated with high wbc (normal value 4000-11000) and 55 percent lymphocytes ,it suggest infection.High lymphocytes-55 percent ( normal15 to 40 %) usually associated with viral infection or chronic infection with fever. Your platelets count is normal.I advise you to start full antibiotic course like Augmentin 625 mg TDS for 5 days and then repeat your complete blood count after 3 days.Drink plenty of fluids and increased protein in diet.No need to worry you will feel better in few days.Thanx for query. ","Hi my lymphocytes count is 55% Wbc is 17.2 pleatlates count is 325 I have constant fever of 101 now last three days fever is down to 96/98, all of other results like ultrasound, xray are normal with no abnormalities Please advice as doctors are unable to diagnose." -62144,What causes pseudomonas vaginal infection?,"Hi Vinay Kumar, Thanks for writing to HCM. I understand your concern. What problems you are facing with conjunctivitis of eye can be overcome by doing the following: 1. Apply antibiotic drops containing Ofloxacin every 2 hours during day time. 2. Apply antiinflammatory drops containing Flurbiprofen 3 times a day. 3. Apply artificial tears thrice a day and compulsorily at bedtime. Take care to wash your hands with soap and water and sanitizer solution to maintain good hygiene. your symptoms should gradually reduce and be back to normal. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. ","i vinay kumar from gurgaon was suffering from conjunctivities,during that period there was itching in my eyes,but i did friction in my eyes and the white portion of my eye just cut nd my eye becomes red as if blood clots.sir plz tell me what should i do?" -237957,Can Betacap TR be taken to control anxiety?,"hi dear,Thank you for your query.First of all your husband is taking diazepam for what reason and what in what dose?Normally diazepam is used for sleep disturbance and sometimes used in epilepsy.Is there any other medication he is taking?Diazepam has little effect on cognition but for that detail history and mental status examination is required.Consult psychiatrist for detail history and mental status examination.Thank you ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My husband had a mental breakdown he is now living with his mother he has been taking diazepam for 4 years he has changed from a loving husband to a stranger is the diazepam affecting his thinking." -188243,Will treatment plan change if malignant lesions are located near original tumor?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if this is case of malignancy of prostrate gland and had gone under the surgical procedure then medicine has got the very little role or no role in the nocturnal enuresis, stop drinking the water from evening is the best way some molecules are available but their roles are doubtful because of the malignancy process, your son has to discuss it with the surgeon have nice day. ","Can you please tell me how many robotic surgeries dr. Singal performed. Our son had prostatic cancer and had the surgery Dec. 19/13. He lives in toro ton and I, his mother , lives in alberta. Emotionally he does not seem to be doing that we'll even after having no cancer spreading. I am so concerned about him and he is having constant leakage even at night. I don't know what to tell him." -42417,Suggest treatment for controlling patchy hair loss,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicI will keep a possibility of Alopecia Areata(AA) that is active or extending.Alopecia Areata(AA) is an autoimmune condition. It usually present as smooth bald patches of hair loss, most commonly over the scalp.The patches of Alopecia Areata are smooth, and usually there is no evidence of inflammation like scaling or erythema or itching.When the disease is active, the patches may extend Or get bigger. However AA is self limiting in most and ultimately new patches stop appearing and extending as disease activity gradually vanes away.Intra-lesional depot preparation of Triamcinolone acetonide is the treatment of choice in adults. The injection seems to have worked in your case.However, new patches may form or existing patches may increase in size, just as the case in you. In most cases it is self limiting and new or extending patches also need to be injected in the same way.However, in some cases dermatologists may choose to start patients on Oral Minipulse (OMP) to arrest the progression of disease. You may discus more about this with your treating doctor.Other topical treatments that have been tried either alone or in combination with intralesional steroids are Topical Potent steroids ( e.g Mometasone Furoate, Clobetasol propionate); Topical Minoxidil solution; Topical Anthralin; Topical PUVA(psoralens +UVA therapy) etcRegards ",I am 21 year old and I hve alopecia my hair is growing but the patches r getting bigger and patch also increasing i have tried injections onion juice helped me with hair growth but what to do about it to stop the patch get bigger day by day please help me -101881,Suggest treatment for cough with yellow phlegm,"Hello, Pounding (swirling l) sensations in an asthmatic child should always be evaluated for 1. Heart (valvular) diseases 2. Control of asthma. So better to get done 2D echo to rule out valvular heart diseases. Also, get done chest X-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to see asthma control. If all these are normal then no need to worry much. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist ","My 8 year old daughter is undergoing tests to diagnose asthma. it is well controlled. She has been complaining of chest discomfort. It started very sporadically at first (once per month), but now more regular. It happens when she`s just doing quiet things. She points to either her left or right side, it varies, located just under the breast, more towards the outer chest wall. She describes a pounding sensation and `swirling`....that`s her description. It doesn`t affect her breathing. Is it asthma related, or medication.....she`s on flovent and singulair. Thanks." -69045,Can being pricked with needle used on hep c patient cause infection?,"Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you should first diagnose yourself for the Lyme Disease before you got treatment. You can get tested yourself with ELISA, IFS or Western Blotting to confirm the diagnosis. If you are confirm as having Lyme disease you should take doxycycline 100 mg two times a day for 14 days to cure the disease. The causative agent Borellia burgdorferi a treponema bacteria is very sensitive to the drug and you will be treated for with in 14 days.I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ","Hi, I have Lymes disease. I was bitten by a monkey 18 months ago in a zoo in Honduras while on a cruise. Everyone else was taking photos with the monkeys so they handed it to me and it bit me. I have been sick ever since then. I know Cats claw is good for helping eradicate the spirochete bacterial infection. Is there anything else that you know of that will get rid of Lymes for good. Peggy" -176750,What causes numbness on one side of mouth?,"Thank you for your question ! I understand your concern. Vertigo and dizziness are a common problem through young patients . It could be caused also a viral infection. Arterial Hypotension , psychological stress, labyrinth problems , migraine are excluded in this case by your history. A neurological examination should be done first. I would recommend a treatment with Betahistine twice daily. If your symptoms persist a brain CT scan should be done to exclude a pathological process in the cerebello-pontine angle. Wish to have been helpful! Thank you for using HCM Best wishes , Dr. Abaz Quka ! ","Hello Doctor, I am 29 single living with girlfriend. Since 2 months ago i started experiencing dizziness everyday from morning to night, and it only goes away when i am at home relaxing. I have done all kind of blood and urine test, hepatitis and HIV test, xray, and geart test, and all was good. I was in a 10 days antibiotics with no improvement. I am not anxious and not stressed because i have a good job and happy life. To explain my feeling, it is a feeling like i have not slept for 2 days, so it is a kind of vertigo, but i don t feel like i am passing out, but i am dizzy and get tired soon and have to focuse a lot on everything even walking, or reading my emails because my brain is clumsy. P.S: no problem with hearing or any sound in my head. I would really appreciate if you could help me. Thanks" -137662,What causes severe pain in the lower back and inner thigh?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have understood your concern about pain and stiffness in the back, see there may be many cause for back pain, like spasms of back muscles, injury to muscles of back, over activity, heavy weight lifting, that may cause compression or irritations to nerve roots of spinal cord, that may give raise to tingling, numbness and parasympathesia. So my advice is to go for Physiotherapy treatment and take traction and Lift therapy for 15 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I have had some severe back pain that it is so hard to walk or lie down on my back. Lately I have been unable to stand up straight cause it cause more pain in my back and causes my legs to go numb. What could be wrong and how can I make myself comfortable to sleep? -109124,Experiencing heavy chest pain in arm & back of shoulder,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are mostly having acute gastritis due to stress, tension and drugs you are taking for embryo transfer. All your symptoms like gaseous feeling, rapid pulse rate, mild breathlessness are commonly seen in gastritis. Your symptoms are relieved with release of gas. So all these favour gastritis more. It is common and no need to worry for this. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",It is 4th day of my embryo transfer i am having pain on the side near waist (left side) while sleeping and chanding sides. i am having rapid heart rate fatigue and little shortness of breath. i am developing gas in my stomach i feel good when the gas is released. is this normal? -119884,What is the treatment for upper abdominal pain?,"Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Even though it needs a personal physical examination to opine on your problem, from your history alone, a developing port site hernia could not be excluded as a possibility for the cause of the pain when your intra abdominal pressure increases during any heavy work. I would suggest you to get your self assessed by your surgeon to rule this out. Till that you could go for an anti inflammatory along with a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","I am a 47 year old female, 5'4"", weighing 130 lbs. relatively good health with controlled hypertension and acid reflux. 2 months ago had a perforated appendix removed by laparoscopic surgery. In the process of finding the appendicitis they also discovered I had Crohn's disease. I have stinging pain in the left abdominal quadrant over one or two incision sites only when I do heavier yard or housework. What is this?" -53633,Suggest treatment for heart murmurs and fainting,"Hello,The possibility is deconditioning, since he is not accustomed to such activities he may get this. Does he have chest pain or heaviness on exertion, is there wheezing, is there a history of cardiac illness. At this point if time if he is not any other symptoms the likely cause is deconditioning. Gradually increasing the exercise protocol will help.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ","My husband went for a jog and now is having trouble breathing. Not serious, but is just not able to breathe fully. Is there anything he can do? Oh he is in Mexico and doesn't usually run. He works out regularly, but not jogging. He is 37 and 195 lbs." -111373,What is the treatment for painful and difficult breathing?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your husband's situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Repeat chest x ray 2. Sputum culture and sensitivity report. Since he is not improving and still having cough and congestion with fever, even after antibiotics, we need to rule out worsening of underlying pneumonia. So chest x ray is needed for this. Sputum culture will isolate the causative organism and sensitivity report will guide you about effective antibiotic therapy. By this, we can achieve faster recovery. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Appropriate antibiotic treatment is the main thing in pneumonia treatment. ",Husband was diagnosed with pneumonia with a temp over 103. Doctor prescribed Zpack and ibuprofen for fever. It s been 7 days and he is sleeping a lot and complains of weakness if he moves around. Coughing a lot with a rattle sound in his chest but no fever. Can the pneumonia still be in his lungs? He is a 60 year old male with sinus and allergy problems; otherwise in good health. He did take the flu shot -140003,What causes pain in back while taking deep breaths?,HiStart with hot packs for 15 min thrice a day. Do not lift any weight or bend forwards. Once pain reduces start back and core strengthening exercises. Also stretching of back and leg muscles will help you. ,narrowing of the disc space with moderate importance to right parasagittal disc herniation measuring apporoximately 3mm . it is therefore no evidence of spinal stenosis in l4 - l5 in my back . i have a back pain which goes to right leg. I have a difficulty while walking. what should i do . i took inflammation tablets since more than six months . the pain stopped for some hours and then comeback. i tried physiotherapy as well . the doctor told me to take therapeutic epidurale injection but this injection has various side effects. i have 28 years of age . what should i do -173568,What does this cervical spine x-ray report for mild vertigo indicate?,I am sure your treating doctor would have the diagnosis told to you based on the whatever scan reports like MRI or CT Scan which ever was done .But the gold standard test is the biopsy result which is being awaited .It can be anything from a simple cyst to a complicated tumor .check your scan reports .The radiologist would have given his opinion .There is no need to panic now .Let us hope for the best .Have faith in god .Faith can move mountains .Hope this helps you ,neice had several seizures and blacked out. we are at hospital now and they found a lump on base of neck where brain stem and spine connect. they are doing a biopsy but wont tell us anything. she has been perfectly healthy 8 year old with no health problems prior to this. please help -32106,Suggest medication to improve the chances of conception.,"Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Usually, after the last depo shot of contraceptive, it's effect lasts for 3 months. As you have opted for not taking the depo injection, you will be free from its contraceptive effects. Usually, fertility returns within 3 to 4 weeks .If you have history of regular cycles then you can start expecting toget pregnant from your current cycle. As you might be aware that in a woman with regular cycles day 10 to 20 of the cycleis the most fertile periodof cycle. If you have unprotected sex act in the fertile period, then You Stand chance to get pregnant. I will suggest you to start with Folic acid, Vitamin B 12 and Omega 3 supplements at least 3 months before you plan to get pregnant. This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. Dr . Purushottam Neurgaonkar. ","Hi , I have a question . I just stop taking the depo shot my last due date for the shot was April first but I didn't get the shot . I'm not on Birth control pills I started them April third , me and my boyfriend is trying to have a baby . How long will it take for me to concieve ?" -450,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -136382,Asthma and on inhalers. Has cough. Help,i need age of the son to guess what it is ,"My son has mosquito bite allergy . We have administered him with Steromom cream, Eldercoid cream, Bentesol tablets (twise a day for 15 day and once a day for 15 days). He has got this for last 1 and half month. I observe that as soon as i stop Bentesol tablets the boils start comming back. Why does this happens? and what is the conclusive solution/ medication for this?" -155599,What causes a stinging pain in the inside of foot?,"Hello, As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","M sonia narang, i have a severe facial joint pain with gums pain and sensation in tongue.. i have this problem from last 9 year i have consulted many doctor in mumbai, delhi , ahmedabad, surat. no one is able to find out the solution. can u plz tell me whats d issue" -212398,Does Hydrogen Peroxide 3% help in treating gum problems?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of painful secrete salty fluid between the teeth and gums which seems to be due to inflamed gums and gum infection. If could be possible you have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is not so threatening situation but it could progress to a more severe infection if you do not get it treated. I would suggest you to visit dentist once and get complete examination done and start treatment after thorough examination. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid intake of sharp and fried food.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Two years ago after receiving a tooth filling, my mother developed very strange symptoms. Let me start by saying my mother has fibromyalgia, so I believe the the symptoms are nerve related. She continually secretes a salty/foamy fluid from between her teeth and gums. Secreting the fluid is painful and burns. If she swallows it, it makes her sick to her stomach, so she has to spits it out all day long. She is taking pain meds to control the pain, and has tried several antibiotics but nothing seems to work and no doctors or dentists seem to be able to accurately diagnose or treat it. She is losing weight rapidly because it is difficult an unpleasant to eat. Have you ever heard of a similar situation?" -89631,"Had gallbladder removed, chest pain, vital signs hypotensive, painful abdomen. Had steroid injection. Explain","Hi, sorry to know about your hystory, any how there wont be any relation between the hysterectomy, and pancriatitis. And you have so many problems, probably they are diagnised in finding the cause of pain, but not actually felt of the problem. I to my patient with such pain prescribe omeprazole, domperidone, dycyclomine hydrochloride, for pain relief and epitite. Practice diversion procedures like yoga, meditation, reading books and hearing music. Thank you. ","in 2005 I had a hystroactomy that is when I got this pain that was so painful . I was still in hospital and no one believed me. I got out of hospital. well I could write a book. no doctors believed me went to many doctors and two hospitals they all said it was in my head. to me all I knew was I was in so much pain I was dying and well I went to rio grand hospital and they believe I was in pain and nothing was working. well it does not show up in my blood but they did a mri and they said I had cancer my pancrase was very very large all I knew I was in pain and thank god they believed me. they said I had 6 or so months to live. well I have been to so my doctors I am still alive and in so much pain. about almost two yrs ago I had a morfin pain pump put in and I hate it cause very so many weeks or so I get the pain so high again and I get so sick nusia and throw up all I have go in cause I am dihidered need iv and doctor up the morphln . I don't have a live. it harts to talk. and I cant do much with this pain I cant think. I don't know what to do any more. sorry about the spelling if you can help me. I think doctor did something wrong when he did the hystroacomy cause he was so unkind when I said I had this pain he got mad u don't know how ugly he was to me a nurse said he throw away my medical records and made an other one so I don't know . at the time I just wanted my pain to go away.i never went back to him. I am in so much pain its been eight yrs what do I do???????? oh they say what I have is cronic pancreatitis , low white count cells. high liver emz, my feet and legs swell up bad. bad gland and eight things in my tyroids that I cant get bioci need gland out first, and other things I didn't have. now I have every doctor and no money and It harts to eat." -48104,What does non viability of heart from thallium test indicate?,"Hello, If you have symptoms I suggest you visit your cardiologist and do some examinations. Only an ECG can not give enough information, especially in a cardiac patient. Your current ECG needs to be compared with an older one. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician ","Hi, After an ECG , it is reported that I have Subendo-cordial Ischemia . My EF is 30% and no blocks other than a working Stent in LAD . How serious is the problem. Of course I am on few drugs like Flavion and Nikoran , Ecosprin. Thanks , I will appreciate a frank opinion Kriss" -104851,Suggest treatment for breathing difficulties & dizziness,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Possibility of calcium and vitamin d 3 deficiency related symptoms are more likely.But better to rule out heart diseases first.So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.Along with monthly shots, also take calcium and vitamin d 3 supplements for faster recovery in osteoarthritis.Don't worry, you will be alright.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",I am getting light prickly sensations on various areas of my chest the past two days and suffering from significant pain in both upper arms just above my elbows and sometimes down to wrists. Not sure what it is but I do have some osteoarthritis and on a zoladex shot monthly. I am trying to eliminate a heart issue. Any ideas? -127250,Suffering from upper left abdominal puffiness and tingling,"Hi Mousumi! hugh levels of IGE indicate allergy,indicating you are atopic.Most likely you have Eosiniphilic gastroenteritis.You will however need a pathological diagnosis on this before starting treatment as it involves steroids and other anti immune agents. ",iam a 23years old indian girl .ihave suffering from mildto severe stomachpain and having hard bowl for the last six years.after several trials and investigations one doctor has finally diagnosed as followes; 1.i have high ige level@620 as against 120.and 2. acute duodenites but he did not advice any medication. kindly help me. -1558,My wife is 10 months pregnant with severe vomiting. Please suggest solution and supplements.,"Hello. Nausea and vomitings are pretty much common during the first three to four months of pregnancy which happens due to sudden hormonal changes. The body pains she feels is also due to the same reason. I am assuming she must be taking Folic acid supplements already after she got to know she was pregnant, or once the scan was done. If not please start them immediately. After 14th week she can stop Folic acid and switch to iron supplements once nausea and vomitings subside. I will be mentioning the tests that she needs to take up as she is already 10 weeks pregnant. There will be an important scan in the coming weeks, that is, between 11 to13 weeks, which is called NT scan (Nuchal scan) and also a blood test called double marker test which is for the screening of Down's syndrome in the fetus, along with other chromosomal abnormalities called Trisomy 13 and 18. Please do not miss these tests. You can get back to me if you got any further queries. Pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting. NT scan (11-13 weeks). Dual marker test (11-13 weeks). Tablet Folvite 5 mg daily, Doxinate plus (Doxylamine, Pyridoxine and Folic acid) two tablets at bedtime for 15 days (it reduces nausea and morning sickness). Tablet Emset SOS 8 mg before food, if vomiting is uncontrolled. Syrup Gelusil two teaspoons thrice daily 15 minutes before food for one week. Small meals at frequent intervals. Avoid spicy foods. Drink more water and fluids to avoid getting dehydrated. Avoid sexual intercourse untill 14 weeks to prevent the risk of miscarriages. ","Hello doctor, My wife is 10 weeks pregnant. Due to lockdown, we are not able to go to the doctor. She feels body pain and started spitting a lot from the fourth week. She also vomits a lot. Please tell me what should I do and also suggest health supplements for her." -57876,What could cause chest pain?,"hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.your sensation if discomfert is mostly due to friction and ulceration caused by bone to food pipe ,most of time such sensation lasts for few days.since now you are able to swallow without feeling of obstruction sticking of bone is less likely.However if your symptoms are persistent you shhould consult a gastroenterologist for endoscopy.my best wishes,Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD ","Hello I swallowed what I think was a chicken bone today. I could feel it in my throat and swallowed bread to push it down. I ate dinner tonight without any problems, but now I can feel discomfort in my chest. More so when I lay down. Is it possible that the bone is in my chest?" -168752,What causes swelling on legs and ankles?,"hiAll you neeed is gentle knee exercises, fomentation and small frequent walks to increase strength of knee muscle/tendon.it could be a onset of mild degenerative arthritis called osteo-arthritis which requires mild strength providing exercise of knee at an early stateRegards ",My leg hurts to bend it after I walk a ways. It feels like whatever pulls it to make it bend at the knee begins to hurt. If I stop and bend my knee back and forth I get relief. Could this be an inflammation related to a tendon problem? My doctors don t seem interested in tendon problems and I just keep on hurting. -102434,Suggest medication for severe bronchitis and irritation in throat,"Hello,The amount of underlying infection is substantial giving high grade fever.Excedrin drug can be taken 2 to 3 times a day after meals along with antacid preferably later after 24 hours of intake, if fever persists, you should consult treating physician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ","My 73 yr. old has a deep cough, ache all over, 102.7 fever, no appetite. He went to walk-in clinic yesterday. He was given something called Zpac (started yesterday). He thought it was sinus as his eyes were running, stuffed head (he has a lot of sinus trouble). Today he is much worse. Just lied in bed all day and didn t want to eat or drink. He just took an Excedrin. I m worried his temperature is too high. Thank you." -208486,What do round rashes on arms and legs indicate?,"Hello Sir/MadamI think your son has got only a simple upper respiratory infection.I would advise you to stop the drug.If he has persistent cough or fast breathing or difficulty in breathing you can consult your pediatrician.If your country permits over the couter medicine availability,you can get CETRIZINE syrup and give him 2 mg twice daily for 3 days and stop.Please calculate the dose after seeing the concentration on the bottle. ","Hi sir, My 3 month old has got cold and cough from a week. Have given him Ambrodil syrup for 2 days as prescribed by a doctor. But I havent seen ant dosage instruction for a 3 mnth old on the bottle. so wondering if I should continue. My boy is doing good otherwise (no fever and is active). Please suggest." -183874,Can cancer cause addison s disease?,hi Susan.I understand that few issues must have caused your dissatisfaction. however public forum is not medically or ethically correct on our part to suggest any name over another. hence i don't think you will be getting your answer soon. I suggest private message to any of the oncologist will be more appropriate for such situation.I won't be able to suggest any name as I don't know any body in Canberra personally. ,"I was diagnosed with renal cancer, had right kidney and left adrenal gland removed in May 2014 and Feb 2015 I have had 3 monthly check ups since May 2014 and so far no sign of cancer going anywhere else in my body. I am not happy with my current need oncologist in canberra. And am searching to find another experienced renal cancer specialist. Who would you recommend. Ehsan Ghazi" -245417,Suggest herbal medicine for premature ejaculation,"What kind of discomfort is she having? Is she having colicky pain, cramps or bloating sensation. Does she have normal bowel movements? Sometimes children have colic or stomach ache due to gas formation. This can also be a possible cause for discomfort. Make sure not to give beans, onions, or any gas forming food. If she has pain in stomach soon after ingesting food, then it could be due to gas. You can give gripe water to the child to relieve discomfort and rub a small amount of asafoetida (hing in hindi) after roasting it on gas flame. Cool down to a suitable temperature and rub it around the navel. You can dissolve asafoetida in mustard oil and rub it around the navel to relieve gas and strengthen baby's abdominal muscles too. You can also give buttermilk with added carom seeds powder (ajwain in hindi) and black salt to relieve stomach discomfort. Hope this will be helpful in solving your problem. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...sir, my 14 months daughter is not eating properly bcoz of some inconvinience in stomach. can u suggest some home remedy... last 2 days diet for her is pupkin, black beans, whole milk, lentils" -253421,Is Aristozyme liquid safe during pregnancy?,"dear,take care of your dietavoid fried & spicy foodtake khichdi with curd, rice with curddrink plenty of fluidsyou can have buttermilk if you r having diarrhea you can take tab Sporlac , one tab three times a dayavoid food from outsidetake freshly cooked foodDr. Mira Butani ","I am currently going on 19 weeks pregnant and I think I may have some sort of intestinal worms. I ve had these symptoms before and during my pregnancy: constipation, loose stool, mucas in the stool, abdominal cramping, nausea, constant headaches and just overall not feeling well." -37354,"Trying to conceive, parocen cr25","Hello Thanks for your query. I will try my best to provide you with best possible professional recommendations to your questions. I need to know the active ingredient of parocen cr 25. I think it is paroxetine, if it is its side effect include decreased libido, ejaculatory disturbances, orgasmic disturbances and even impotance has been mentioned. But i did not got any information like how long one should take this drug to cause the above mentioned side effect and also regarding the frequency of this side effect. So i think you can plan if you stop the drug. Yet again, I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Regards ","hye, i m 30 yrs old , i have a baby of 4 years old , i take 2 tablets of parocen cr25 everyday. i think for another babay . can we plan a baby or not." -209483,Are flu symptoms and bad cough in a child symptoms of whooping cough?,"hi..your grandson has acute febrile illness, mostly viral. if fever continues and vomiting and pain abdomen apeares, child require complete blood count and urine examinations. currently give paracetamol and plenty of oral fluids.if you are happy with my suggestion kindly rate me.regards - Dr.Surendra.H.S ",My Grandson who is normally very energetic came home from school two days ago and went straight to bed. He had a temperature of 99 degrees. Went to sleep. The next day he had a temperature of 103.5. Gave him tylenol. Temperature went down and he felt better . Then last night in the middle of the night he woke up and was vomiting a lot and had a fever. This morning he said he felt fine. Any guidance? -244318,"Feet getting hot, burning sensation. On B-complex. Why dizziness, varicose veins and positive stress test?","Hi, From your description it appear that you have severe anxiety problem leading to somatic complaints. Anxiety may lead to pain complaints due to muscle spasm. Medicine are very effective, so better to continue existing treatment. As treatment for anxiety needed for long term along with monitoring of symptoms and investigation to rule out medical causes. So it is better to visit your psychiatrist regularly for assessment and treatment. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com ","I have very bad anxiety and stress in my life right now. I am currently on anti-anxiety meds. I have been having pain on my left side and I read that that can be related to stress and anxiety is this true. Also I went to the doctors last week because I was afraid it was related to my heart , he told me my heart was absolutely perfect not to worry. I should also tell you I am one to always get physical symptoms when my stress level gets out of control. Do you have any suggestions etc. Anything would be helpful." -245674,Suggest remedies for pigmentation and pimples,"muscle or ligament weakness need lot of massage with particular sneha[oil].here in your case i am of the opinion that you need vasa ie is the fat which accumulates on the surface of water when mausa[meat] pieces are boiled in excess of water.the fat that collects on the surface should be collected and applied to the weak leg and profuse massage should be given.parthive dravya like ashwagandha,mausa rasa,udad dal should be a part of your diet. ","When I was a child I had a poliio attack. My parents took me to a Siddha doctor who prescribed an oil to be applied every day. I could walk after that and though there is a slight growth problem and general weakness on my left leg, I could run, play sports etc. My left leg is slightly thinner at the thigh area and about an inch short than the right leg. Now I am 37 years old and I feel very weak on my left leg. Frequently I trip and fall, while walking, climbing down stairs and sometimes even when standing. I recently met a friend who practices EMIT therapy. She checked me out and tells me that if I could strengthen my ligaments in my knee, the siutation could improve and my left leg would feel stronger.Are there herbal medicines to strengthen my knee ligaments?" -246874,Is pain in middle and lower ribs due to surgeries and pseudo-arthrosis?,"Hi, It can be due to allergic reaction and other causes like neurological causes has to be ruled out. As a first line of management you can take antihistamines like Pheneramine for symptomatic relief. Also take analgesics like Tramdol for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Wishing you good health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,      Dr. Shinas Hussai ",I was awakened suddenly a few nights ago by an extreme and sudden pins and needles sensation all over my body. It lasted about 30 seconds. I have felt something similar before when I leaned on a needle and imbedded it in the bone in my forearm -kind of a body alarm sort of feeling? I do have a bug bite on my shoulder and a few strange watery blisters on my arm. Could it be some sort of allergic reaction to a bug bite? -51761,What precautions are to be taken after getting a stent?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, it seems to be post surgical complication and it could be infection, if the patient is in hospital then it will be taken best care, in such case clinical examination is must and without that on opinion can be given for sure but I would advise you to discuss this with the treating team, if the complication being taken best care then it is nothing to worry hope this information helps. ","My brother is 59 years old, about 5 11 old; he has lost weight down to 128 lbs., and is currently in the hospital on day 28. After open heart surgery my brother has experienced severe chest pain, on two ocasions and I was told three weeks later after being rushed to the ER, he had some inflamation since his surgery. Why is this? Also, after his surgery, tomorrow 4 wks ago, he has been given 2 pints doing surgery or after; the next week, given 2 pints, and the 3rd week, he was given 3 more pints, where is the blood going? Or is there something more serious than they are telling?" -229953,Why am i having tight scrotum after eating vegetables?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Please understand, masturbation is a natural habit and is considered healthy if it is within moderation. The problems you mentioned (organ size. early ejaculation. red spot, depression, lost interest in life) are not due to your masturbation habit or the ill health effects of masturbation. You do have some negative concepts of about masturbation and in my opinion, your problems are due to those misunderstandings. I suggest you to consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","hi, I am 27 year old. I want to ask can I overcome side effects of masturbation. i was doing this well over 10 years. it totally destroying my life. now i am on verge of leaving this evil things. i lost my organ size. early ejaculation. red spot, depression, lost interest in life and many more. is there any medicine which can return my life. what methods i can adopt in my life to improve things." -140993,Suggest remedy for pain in right side towards the back,"Hello,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from muscular pain back. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (ibuprofen) for nearly 5 days. Second possibility is mild disc prolpase. It can be confirmed by MRI scan. Rest in position of relief (generally lateral position with both hip and knee bend),neurotopics such as mecobalamin and analgesics are of use. There are two treatment options.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. ","Hi...28 year old male...was bending over wheeling in my hose outside and all of a sudden had a sharp pain in my lower back on the left side. It hurt quite a bit, but the pain initially subsided. It s been 2-3 days and it still hurts a bit, and when I bend over it hurts a lot. The pain has also spread to my left testicle." -161313,Will my mother s creatinine level come down?,"hello,The pain in the right hip is not normal and not related to the growing periodIt would be good if X-ray is done to verify any underlying pathologies like trauma,joint infection, bursitis.Till then she is not supposed to take weight on her right leg.Icing will help in pain relief.Hope this helps youthank you ",My 13 year old daughter has been complaining of a pain in her right hip area every time she stands from a sitting or lying position. This has been for a few days now and seems to be worsening. Is this a pain that is normal with growing up or something I should be concerned with? -234213,Is it good to masturbate?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. There is nothing wrong in masturbating after marriage and there is no health issues. The pleasure arising out of masturbation and sexual intercourse are different and varying. So many people alternate between these two just to have the varying pleasure. If you have any sexological questions, post direct question to me in this website and am most happy to give effective treatment.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",hi doctor I was marred man I use have sex with my wife but we far our realision not good other reason now I am single near 2half I doing my masturbation but I like stop to for get my wife I doing it now I think I nead to stop it or is ok to carry on cout u reply me thanking u dom -89305,"Gall bladder removed, spot discovered in pancreas. Having jaundice, with itchy skin, yellow eyes, dark urine. Cure?","Welcoem to HCM!After reading your question the important points are - obesity ( no weight mentioned) , fatty and enlarged liver, distended but normal gall bladder, bulky uterus and cysts in cervix. From my clinical experince I can tell that just by reducing wieght you can get rid of your -fatty liver, distended gall bladder, and possibly bulky uterus will also have improvement. it would be wise to check your blood counts, thyroid, lipid levels, liver and kidney function, sugar and blood pressure. if there is an abnormality here, it needs to be treated.So, a visit to a physician or gynaecologist is a must. For weight reduction one can meet a dietician or simply start with:-- walking half hour twice a day, or join a gym to get a momentum!- eating right food, ie., avoiding all junk foods, oily foods completely for some time at least -reduce your sugar & starch / soda intake- take warm water with lemon in it four to five glasses per day- taking more of vegetables - go for corn flakes, sprouts, salads in breakfast.it must be looking like sooo... much to do, but take my words, you will get better with them and it is free of cost!Hope the reply helps youFeel free to ask more queriesDr. Manisha Gopal ","Hello doctor, I am 37 years old and 5 months back when i had a abdominal ultrasound; i had fatty liver but now I have hepatomegaly measuring 17.4 cms with fatty infiltration. My gall bladder distended but wall of gall bladder is within normal limits. I also have bulky uterus measuring 9.9*5.5*3.9 and few nabothian cysts in cervix the largest measuring 1.9 cms. I am pretty obese for my age and height. what should i do. please help me with a suggestion as I am feeling uneasy in stomach for few days." -88859,Is the gall bladder removal is the only option for gall stones and can a fatty liver be serious?,"Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.Ratnakar and I am pleased to assist you.GB acts as a resorvoir of bile till it gets used for digestion. So in the fasting state, the bile stays in the GB and the GB remains distended.So this distension of GB during fasting state is physiological/normal.So there is no need to worry about that distension.I hope that answers your question.Regards,Dr.Ratnakar ",The ultraspund reveals that the gall bladder is physiologically distended with normal wall thickness and CBD. At the time of referring the report i have been advised that there is nothing to worry about GB but the information available on the net is describing something all together different. Kindly advise. -5628,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -246580,"What causes numbness, swelling and shooting pain in the thumb?","Hi, Yes, he's going to feel it when they take him off it. There is likely to be some withdrawal and it will have to be gradually lowered. The pain should be down by 3 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","Hi, my husband is on dilaudid via a pca pump after being in the hospital for ten days for pain management because of a chemo extravasation on 2/16/17. The chemo was DOSEtaxel. He is concerned that being on high doses of this opioid is not healthy for him. He s been on it for almost three weeks. What say you?" -92830,Suggest remedy for lump in penis,"hi.based from your description, it could be a lipoma (fatty deposit), a fibroma (fibrous tissue formation), or a cystic formation (sebaceous or keratinous type). it is not an emergency, but it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. other lesion types must also be ruled-out. MRI and a tissue biopsy may be requested as needed. management (medical and/or surgical - excision) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",I have had a a lima bean size lump on the side of my shin in the soft tissue area. It s hard and does not hurt. I went for an x-ray and ultrasound and they can t determine what it is. They said it is not fluid filled and the bone is fine. The technician said there are no vessels feeding it. They are now sending me to a dermatologist. Any thoughts? -38142,My progesterone level on day 21 is 134 nmol/L. Is it right time to conceive ?,"hello welcome to hcm this level is high ,,but yes there are chances to concieve definately,,it depends upon timing ,,consult your gynaecologist for proper guidence with day and timings for love making,. take care payal ",My progesterone level on day 21 is 134 nmol/L.Is it high or normal?Is any chances to get conceive this time? -166121,What causes locked jaw with pain in neck and head?,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain pain in left hip that is lingering since 3 weeks can occur due to a number of reasons like Tendinitis, Bursitis, hip fracture, hip dislocation,labrum tear, inguinal hernia, osteoarthritis, Rheumatiod arthritis,Sciatica, Sarcoiditis, muscle sprain etc..I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray,MRI Scan, blood tests etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..You can be advised to take anti inflammatory painkillers, muscle relaxants like Chlorzoxasone,do warm compresses,Physiotherapy under a trained physician, avoid bending again and again..Avoid lifting excess weight.You should loose weight if obese..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ","male, 30years age, 162cm height, arround60kg weight, i have left hip pain for 3 months pls give me the solution. and i consult doctor given tablets for a week after that its reduce less pain, then pain will continue pls. give correct solution sir, thank u." -233197,What causes pain in the testicles while urinating?,Your medicine could be the cause for the problem. It would be better to change your medicine to some other medicines for your prostate. The prostate problem itself does not usually lead to ejaculation problems. Take care and feel free to ask us again if need be. ,"my urologist recently told me i have an enlarged prostate and low flow urination. he gave me 8mg rapaflo about 30 days ago, i take 1 pill before bedtime. now i noticed when i have sex i do not ejaculate, it feels like im orgasming for a second or two, but no ejacualate. is this related to the enlarged prostate? my next dr's appt is in 3 weeks" -138895,Suggest medication for chronic pain in the neck and back,Dear- thanks for using our service. It looks that you have a nerve trap at the level of cervical and thoracic area which is giving you the pain in the breast and armpit. You might need a MRI of cervical and thorax to see if you have spinal stenosis or bulging disc in that area. Other possibility is muscle spasm that can be trapping the nerve terminals and give you the symptoms.I hope that my advise has been helpfulDr.Sara ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...just off and pains at the back radiating towards armpit. And breast also tighting of shoulder muscles all on the left side, been about 7weeks now gets relieved with pain reliever" -180276,Diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Reason? Symptoms in advanced stage?,"Hi, You are saying that your work is basically by sitting in front of computer, with fingers as the only body part in movement. This would cause other muscles to get stiffed. When muscles of neck spine are involved, you start experiencing the current symptoms.I would recommend to get work pauses often associated with light stretching exercises to avoid stiffness. You should check your eyes for any other problem as computer work is also associated with eye disorders. Check your blood pressure, especially while having such pulsation and record it and pass it to your physician. Hope it helped! ","Hi, I am 30 years old, 65kg and 170cm height. I am physically fit so far until few months ago. I have been suffering from strong pulsanating behind my head. I felt dizzy and can t concentrate in doing my work which require most of the time in front of computer. The pulsanating is strong even when i sit or sleep. it normally last few days and will go away..but i have been suffering from this more than a week now. What could be wrong?" -201552,What could cause chin bruising?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastro-colic reflux. It is quite common for kids to pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated.When some kids take food, the stomach expands - then when it is contracting it sets off a wave form which moves down the intestines and when that wave reaches the lower down rectum, a small quantity of the stool is evacuated out. This is the basis for gastro-colic reflex. Do not worry.Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","I have a very active 10 y/o daughter. After any meal she eats she goes right to the bathroom within 3 minutes and has diarrhea. She then becomes extremely pale and weak. It does not matter what she eats happens with all kinds of food. She can drop 5 lbs easy in a week. Peds Dr has already done blood work and stool samples nothing shows up. No allergies to foods, no celiac, IBS, crohn s, lactose, gluten, glucose absolutely nothing wrong with her. Does not take any meds and weighs about 64 lbs. Please help!" -44557,What is the best treatment for a groin rash in a 7-year-old?,"Hi, Fatty liver is not usually related to hives. I request you to consult your Physician for managing your fatty liver. Coming to hives, management of hives is mainly by identifying and avoiding the causative agent. As sweating leads to your hives, you can use Clotrimazole dusting powder and Calamine lotion for preventing sweating. Also you must take an antihistamine tablet for a week. If you do not get any improvement in a week, you should consult your Dermatologist for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist ","I have hives all over body that itch, upon hives i get runs, then break out in sweats and have severe stomach pain. after sweats i get chills. I sometimes vomit when this happens. had ultrasound of abdomen and ct of kidneys along with blood work last week. results only showed a fatty liver. what could cause this? colonoscopy is scheduled for Tuesday May 1 st." -247909,Suggest medicines for leg pain,"I have read your complaints.What you have is a very common problem.Anal fissures are caused by injury to the inner wall mucosa of he anal canal by the passing hard stools during defecation.This injury causes an ulceration with infection during repeated motion every time.The solution for this is to have soft loose stools which pass without straining.This can be achieved by having a high roughage vegetarian diet, green leafy vegetables and fruits. Drink a lot of water.Local medication is just temporary and useless.In addition, the pain you are having now is due to infection and pus collecton. This could be an abscess or a fistula.This will need a smaall surgical treatment .Please consult a general surgeon for this. ","Hi, i am having anal fissure problem for more than 2 years.I have tried allopathy,homeopathy and ayurvedic medicines.No use.Before ten days i got swell near my anal opening and i can realise tat and getting pain.What is the reason for swell and how to overcome ?" -249023,How to treat pain in an old person arising out of recovering herpes?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have undergone root canal treatment now you cant afford bridge dont worry you can go for partial denture which will be good ,if you go for extraction . Hope this will help you. ",I has 2 root canals done on bottom front tooth it is now shifted and a little pain may have a infection can it be cleaned out again and capped instead of being pulled and attached to 2 healthy teeth on each side costing me money I cannot afford for a permanent bridge how about a Maryland bridge if it needs to be pulled out -94172,Suggest treatment for ulcerative bump on tongue,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have hemorrhoids (piles). You should go for per rectal examination by general surgeon. Drink plenty of water. Take high fiber diet. Avoid constipation. Local anesthetic gel like xylocaine can be used for pain relief. If medical treatment does not help then surgery is the treatment of choice. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","Hi I fell about three weeks ago and it hurts to sit which is to expect, but just recently noticed that the pain is coming from a lump or swollen something that is hard, next to my anus. It hurts to touch and iI have to sit just right. It is only on one side. What could this be." -247520,Suggest treatment for pain in hands,"dear user, working in cold or staying in cold makes blood circulation slow. do not worry. just apply heat pad with diclofenac ointment and do some muscles strengthening excercises.visit a physiotherapist for inferential therapy. this will help you in getting maucles back to normal quickly. ","Hello, my thigh has been achingfor a couple of months. Sometimes I can t bear weight, ru the point of limping, my thigh feels like it has fallen asleep, and it often hurts to the point that I can t walk. .I haven t fallen or injured myself. However I did have a hole in my freezer suit at work in which alot if cold air would blow on my leg all the time. .I went to the er they told me it was prob a strain. .I haven t injured my leg. They told me to take aleve. It helps but it s been two months. . Please help!" -119269,What causes lower abdominal pain while suffering from pelvic cyst?,"Hi.Thanks for your query. History of blood in urine with the history of kick in the abdomen in spite of any symptoms has to be taken seriously. You should take him to the ER or the Hospital to get a confirmed diagnosis.I would suggest you the following ::Admit investigations of blood, urine.Ultrasonography and CT scan to confirm if there is anything of concern. He may not any active treatment at the moment but has to be under observations ",son was kicked quite hard in stomach last evening during his kickboxing training...with 3mins he was sparing again.........today i noticed a light purple/red type of colour in his urine..he is not complaining about this..........should he go to hospital straight away or will a sample be ok to take tomorrow..thank you -170879,Is it safe to take Omnacortil for inflammation in occipital lobes?,"Hello, In some cases, these symptoms may persist after a viral infection for example. Changes in blood pressure, anemia, also may cause such symptoms. I think that you should see your primary care doctor for these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ",Im 47yrs 4 the past 2 wks been feeling a tingling hevey sensation on the top part of my head my vision changes blurry and i have to bl;inck to be able to see i also alot of ansaity my heart beats fast the i cant breath i have to breath in to be abl to breath in -235941,Suggest treatment for low dopamine levels and body tremors,"in my opinion he needs to go through a memory assessment ,and blood profile,vitamin b12 levels , thyroid functions also it is important to go for imaging of the brainit is important for him to stop alcohol as alcohol can worsen memory by its effect on memory structures ","How & where can my husband be tested for dementia, Alzheimer’s, or any other underlying condition that might explain the following situations: extreme anger, acting out in public, physical confrontations with family, constant sexual arrousal, inappropriate behavior in front of our grandchildren and forgetfulness. Please note: he is diabetic, he has sleep apnea, & drinking (2 to 3 large cans of beer) which exacerbates all the above-mentioned problems. Am I over-reacting?" -140835,Suggest medication for severe back pain after a surgery,"Hi, thank you for posting.I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.Based on what you refer I can say that you suffer from a kidney disease.To determine the exact diagnosis you need:1. Abdominal ultrasound.2. Complete blood count.3. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR).4. Urine test.The results of the above tests will help your doctor to determine the treatment.Ask me for anything unclear.Wish you good health.Dr. Behar. ","i have a dull pain in the right lower side of my back,usually in the mornings, it feels like i need to pass stool, when i go to the toilet i relieves the pain but never feels its enough still feel a little bloated, comes and goes over the past 5 weeks" -192725,Suggest cure for irritation in the vagina,"Hi, Streptococcus Intermedius is a normal commensal in the mouth and upper respiratory tract but can some times cause serious infections in the deeper organs. Children with low immunity are more at risk. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anil Kumar Bhatnagar, Pediatrician, Neonatology ","can you please tell me how a 2 mth old baby can become infected with streptococcus intermediush . My now 7 yr old son became infected with streptococcus intermedius when he was 2 mth old. He was full term and delivery was normal. He was a healthy birth weight. At 1 day old he received TB vaccine that subsequently became infected. Blood cultures were positive for strep intermedius. He then went on to develope sepsis. I have read that strep intermedius is a bacteria associated with dental work,tattoo, piercings. I was never given a diagnosis but the hospital said it was group b strep. How is this possible?" -153361,Can intake of antibiotics affect PSA levels?,"Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. We have to rule out possible causes like fibromyalgia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","having severe leg pain when I get up in the mornings, night sweats, bleeding gums, headaches and a blaaoted tummy. I also am never hungry and have a bruise on my are that just showed up from no where as well as a red pin prick on my other arm. Could this just be stress or should I be worried?" -36696,PCOS. Trying to concieve. Follicles rupturing normally suggestive of ovulation. Further course of action?,"Hi, Thanks for the query. You have to plan unprotected intercourse around the time of ovulation. If you are not getting success with these, better to go for hysterosalpingography. Which will rule out any possibilities of tubal block etc. If everything is normal and still you are not getting pregnancy try for intrauterine insemination. Take care. ","i am suffering from PCOS , and planning for baby right now, its been twon and a half years i am married, and we have been trying for baby since last 1.2 years. all check ups done. my husband s sperm count is in normal range. i have had my hormines injection and follicular study done. which shows follicles to be ruptured normally. its suggestive of ovulation . what is to be done further now? please guide me." -83630,How to cure a cut on the bile duct after laser surgery?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can take Amlycure D.S along with your routine jaundice drugs. They do not interact with each other or affect the efficacy one another. You have to stop alcohol consumption at the earliest to prevent further liver damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,HI i am suffering from jaundice. The billirubin is 5 and i am being treated from last 2 months there is 20% recovery. I want want to know that along with the allopathic medicine can i start taking amlycure ds for recovery. I was a heavy drinker and my age is 30. -116233,What will be the side effects of Clamp Kid Forte suspension over dose?,"Hello,It may be due viral infection. Antibiotics tablet cefixime will not help to cure viral infection. For fever you can take tablet acetaminophen. Continue Saline or Betadine gargles twice a day. Keep your self hydrated and take balanced diet Hope I have answered your query and let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician ","Hi I am a female, 24 years old and 55 kg weight, I have been suffering from viral infection for almost a week now. I just had my blood & urine tests done. My blood report is normal meanwhile my urine tests show that I have 105.6 SGPT level and 10-12/ hpf in WBCs. The Doctor has prescribed me PCM and antibiotic - Cefixime. I have a doubt if antibiotic like cefixime will in viral infection as it has no anti viral property. Do help me....... Thank you" -40437,What causes hair loss and dry skin in infants?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic.I would keep a possibility of infantile seborrheic dermatitis, which can present as greasy adherent scales, erythema on the scalp and is usually associated with hair loss.This condition is quite common in infants. If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a 5 % cetrimide based shampoo, daily or on alternate days.Cetrimide is antiseborrheic and antiseptic.In my patients, I usually also ask to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05%, twice daily, for faster resolution of the dermatitis. This is a prescription product and I would suggest that you seek an appointment with a dermatologist before trying it.Regarding the hair loss, it is completely reversible and you need not worry about that.Regards ",The baby is one month old. She is loosing her hair just above the fore head and skin in that area is also getting dried one. We are applying Almond oil to her body n hair. We don't understand what's the problem of her skin getting dried and hair loss? -248668,Suggest treatment for shooting pain in ribs,"HIthanks for using HCM.steroids is the best treatment of your problem SLE.it is indicated in SLE.as you have stopped taking steroids due to the alternate medicines,you should first meet the rheumatologist or at least general physician,to restart the medicines again.you have to undergo the series of blood tests especially sugar levels,renal function tests, sr electrolytes,ultrasound abdomen,cardiac evaluation,chest x-ray.treatment under medical supervision is more better.at least you can visit once for confirming the treatment.take care. ","Hello Doctor, I am a SLE patient and taking steroid for the past 3 years. But I was always getting pain and tiredness, So I looked alternate medicine and met an acupuncturist. He asked me to stop steroid immediately since then i am taking acupuncture treatment for twice a week for the last 4 months. but I could see the same symptoms what i was having before taking steroid (3 years ago). It looks steroid pains are better than acupuncture. Will it be any difficulties for start taking steroid? ( I took treatment in PIMS Hospital, Pondichery which is 200 km far from my home town tiruvannamalai, the doctors who treated me are all left from the hospital and No rhumotologist is there right now. Also i am from financially weaken family and not able to met SLE specialist from BIG hospital). Should i take steroid myself? Please recommand Thanks in advance, Vanitha" -166972,What causes pain in thigh and calf with swelling in knee after injury?,"please don't worry ,everything will be fine with your physiotherapy and take good ointment for pain removal,holter compress will also be helpful ","I have been doing physiotherapy on my left ankle x momths for an old ligament injury,therapy included laser for pain management.However about two months ago I began having intense pains in both knees and th muscles around the knees on attempting to stand or sometimes doing nothing at all what do you think could be the cause I m in my 50s" -186374,What are the chances of survival after treated cancer and spots in ribs and spine?,"The dark green liquid coming out is called bile. It is a liquid that is normally produced in the human body in everyone. It is coming out because it cannot go forward in the intestines probably due to blockage by the lumps in the intestines. It is not an abnormal fluid, nor related to his disease or infection or chemotherapy. ","Hi my dad has bowel cancer... He had it a couple of years ago, had surgery and chemo and then the all clear... But it's back - apparently he has some lumps in his intestine, they not operating and going straight to chemo.... He half way through his chemo and he is virtually bed ridden and not eating/drinking and has a tube from his stomach draining out dark green liquid - and they are pumping fluids into him like no ones business... The docs as the hospital say he may have an infection.... But I'm not so sure... I've not got rose tinted glasses - i think its the cancer. I am just curious about the dark green liquid that they are pumping out of him... What is it?" -55,"It has been months, and still, my mother's leg wound has not gotten better. Why?","hello I will definitely help you regarding your mother's problem I have seen the image and lab report of your mother There is a ulcer in her leg medial aspect. as I can see it is a chronic non healing ulcer because the margins are sharp and base is filled by yellow debris. in healing ulcer ulcers are sloppy and base is filled by healthy and red granulation tissue but in your mother case it is of non healing type. there are many reasons for non healing ulcer like old age, diabetes, hypertension and immunodeficiency. as your mother age is 81 year than it may be a probable cause because blood investigation seems to be normal. one more thing I want to tell you that varicose veins are one cause that may present with this type of ulcer in medial side of leg exactly where this ulcer is located. to confirm the diagnosis of varicose veins I need image of whole leg to see the dilated veins. you may go through color Doppler venous both leg to rule out varicose veins. now the treatment part, no role of antibiotics now as there is no active pus discharge one thing that can be done is scraping of the dead floor and margins of ulcer so healing will fasten.it can be done by local surgeon also. you can apply mupirocin ointment. start vitamin c tablet 1 gram daily it enhances immunity and help in healing of ulcer hope it helps get back to me anytime ","hi, i might need a general surgeon for a consult regarding my mother's wound. she is 81 years old, she's had it since end of last year. She has seen 3 doctors and has gone lab tests. based on her lab results, the first doctor (up to the third) has prescribed Mupirocin ointment, antibiotic (which lasted to 20 days) and mefanamic acid (only if she feels pain). Unfortunately, it has not gotten any better. I hope someone can help. thank you She used to have a wound on the same area when she was young (between 8 years old to 10 years old), but it got better but now it is back." -36032,Trying to conceive for months. Normal test reports. Suggestions to get pregnant soon?,"Hi, Thanks for writing to us. In my opinion you should continue with all these drugs and do not take any tension If your reports are normal then you should take proper diet so your weight getting reduced. You should use your most fertile days for sexual intercourse for early concievement. Good luck. Regards Dr. Richa ","hii am 25 years old.i got married in the month of feb,2012. still i am trying to conceive. Myself and my husband have gone to a lady doctor for treatment. my doctor told me to reduce my weight. Actually i was 68 kg(height 5.2) before 3 months. now i have reduced 6 kgs. Now she suggested to take ovaashield, metformin 500mg hcl tablet and ebexid tablets.there is no any problem in both of our reports. pls give me your suggestions to get pregnancy soon" -77696,Suggest remedy for pelvis stones,"Alport syndrome patients may develop kidney problem, eye problem and hearing problem. so consult nephrologist, ophlmologist and ENT surgeon. he may require ACE inhibitor like drugs to retard progression of disease. ","My son has Alports syndrome and has developed leg pains and some fatigue in this past 12hrs. Is complaining of pain when urinating and using bowels.He also has hashimotos thyroiditis My son is Male 14ys,60kgs,last bloods were reasonable.Blood pressure norm.Takes ramipril and oroxine." -59629,Could having strep infection cause light headedness while standing up?,"Hello, I've gone through your query and I want to reassure you that you've done everything you could. Current guidelines suggest even less doses (4) so if you've done 5 you're done. The vaccine should be started as soon as possible but it's never too late unless symptoms have already appeared. It's good news that you haven't had any symptoms so far and you're not very likely to develop symptoms hereafter. If you do, then a doctor's assessment (in person) would be necessary. Unless you know that the dog was diseased, you shouldn't worry too much about it! Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hi few days back dog bite happened for me same day with in 30 min had TT injection and next day evening onwards started the anti rabies vaccine course. I have taken 5 injections. Please let me know started course after 36 hours started the anti rabies course is there any effect please guide on this right now 40 days completed till now no issue. If anything further I have to follow? -132797,What causes sneezing and runny nose?,"Hi, You may be suffering from sinusitis as head ache, smelling same every where and cold are features that suggest sinusitis. Do steam inhalation for 3-4 times a day and take NSAID like aceclofenac for relieving head ache and inflammation. If not recovered then needs examination for diagnosis and management. I hope this information helps you. Regards ","I have been smelling dust everywhere. First, I thought it was just my house or my clothes but I dusted and cleaned. I smell it in my home, when I am out shopping, in my father's house even my car. I get bad headaches and sneeze since this has started. What could this be?" -26825,My wife was advised to take thyroid medicines during pregnancy. Is there a problem?,Hello.  There is no need to panic. For further queries consult an endocrinologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/endocrinologist ,"Hello doctor,My wife is five months pregnant. We had done a TSH level test in the second month. It showed 8.8. Then the gynecologist put her on 50 mcg Thyronorm tablets. Yesterday we went for a check-up. She ordered a thyroid profile test as well as a TIFFA scan. Is there any problem? I am uploading today's thyroid profile reports." -2976,What is the accuracy of HIV CMIA on 26th day post exposure?,"Hi. HIV negative test report at 26th day post-exposure is quite assuring, but, a confirmatory HIV antibody test is further required at three months of last exposure. There are no specific symptoms by which we can diagnose HIV. The complaints which you are having could be due to multiple reasons and do not necessarily means HIV. For the complaints you mentioned besides getting tests for other STIs (sexually transmitted infections) like HBsAg (hepatitis b virus antigen), anti HCV (hepatitis C virus), VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory), gonorrhea PCR (polymerase chain reaction), herpes simplex 1 and 2, I also suggest you to get vitamin D3 and vitamin B12 levels. Is there any fever as well? If so, please send the temperature record. Please revert with the reports. ","Hello doctor, I took an HIV CMIA test on 26th day after a sexual encounter. The test result is negative. I had protected sex but I saw some blood on the inner parts of my partner. And also at the time I was having two pimples on my penis at the end and not on the tip. I am concern about that. Is an HIV test on 26th day conclusive?" -118328,What is the treatment for abdominal and rib cage pain?,"Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.Noted the history of pain in the groin, biceps and calf after flu. Also noted history of Hernia surgery. After infection with flu , which is a viral infection , it and the inflammation thereupon affects the old injured area, scars and so on , hence you have got the pain in particular areas only. The pain in the testicle must be a referred one, or a neurological. I would advise you the following:-Bed rest strictly.-Oral anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen. Hot fomentation. Oral steroids if required. ","I recently had a surgery to repair a hernia. A little under a year ago. And recently I got sick I assume it was the flu, My body ached from head to toe. But I could really feel the most discomfort in my calves, right bicep and in my groin. All other symptoms have subsided for the most part but I still feel discomfort in my groin. And now I feel the groin pain in my testicles as well. Is this normal? What might this be?" -145201,My friend is suffering from bone TB,"Hello Welcome to health care magic forum Take regular full course of anti tubercular treatment without any failure for speedy recovery.Don`t lift weight,as some times it leads to compression fractures.of vertebrae.As anti-tubercular drugs are hepatotoxic also ,so get liver function test from time to time. Wish you good health Disclaimer ","Hi Sir, My mother age is 52 years & she is suffering from the back pain since from last 3years. After so much health checkup now doctor had declare that she is suffering from Bone TB. I would like to know the exact precaution to cure the disease completely. Please reply.." -33031,What are chances of pregnancy after ejaculating in clitoris a week after periods?,Hi there can be a chance of pregnancy. So you can take medicines to avoid pregnancy after consulting a doctor. Side effects may be pain and bleeding but for that also you can take some pain killers. ,"My fiance ejaculated in my clitoris yesterday, i am a virgin and he DID NOT insert his penis in my vagina, and simply ejaculated in my clitoris area,I had my period a week back, are there chances of pregnancy? should I take any tablet? if yes will they have any side affects?" -43178,How to reduce the secretion of melanin pigment?,"Welcome to Healthcare MagicGood DayThe black spots could be due to sun exposure and previous acne or pore blockage. You need to limit sun-exposure. Use a Sunscreen with SP425. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables as they prevent vitamin deficiency which can cause pigmentation. Drink plenty of water. If this does not work, you can approach the Dermatologist for skin lightening creams with hydroquinone which will help you. ","hello doctor , i am 27 years old, i have black spots on the face , how to get rid of them?" -57998,How dangerous could high BP in an overweight individual be?,I have gone through your question and appreciate Your concern. U may be suffering from arrhythmia and Ecg should be done To rule out this.If required holter monitoring can also be used to know the type And severity of irregular heart rhythm. Thanks. U can write me back for any query. ,"I have heart palpitations, sometimes I feel as though I feel a rush of blood or something going thru my chest, I know it sounds weird, I get light headed and I am always tired. I have an appointment in November to check my heart. Should I be worried?" -246541,What causes pain between rib cage and back?,"Hello, We have to rule out possible causes like renal stones. Other causes like pancreatitis also are considered. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I have a nagging pain, which is more like a jab on my left side, about 4 inches to the left of my navel. It began a couple days ago rather sporadically, today it s about every 10 - 15 minutes. I have diverticulitis and I m taking an antibiotic for a UTI, could one or both of these be related?Thank you. YYYY@YYYY" -163149,Why does it pain to turn my wrist around?,Hi your wife has sudden painful spasms of whole body followed by severe weakness. In my opinion these type of spasms are seen in epileptic fits. Whenever these fits occur hut a soft cloth between her teeth and take urgent neurological consultation. ,my wife age 50 has sudden painful muscle spasms whole body particularly extremeties condition may remain half hour to some hours followed by severe weakness when flesh becomes very soft then there is a dramatic recovery sometimes bp raised she has mild bsr higher also abdominal discomfort YYYY@YYYY -118395,What causes swelling and pain in stomach?,"Hi.Thanks for your query. This is called lower abdomen and the probable causes for pain can be :Colitis, PID / Tuabal or ovarian problems if you are a female patient / appendicitis and so on. An opinion of a Gastroenterologist and ultrasonography and other tests will help to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Please update us with the reports. ",iv been havin problems within between the top of my legs an my belly i think thats called abdominal?? i have been to doctors an had blood tests ect which im still waiting to hear about but im really worrying as he has not told me what he thinks it could be -35445,How long would I have to wait after Sx to get pregnant if I have PCOS and ICU RN?,"HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.See, there are certain indications for bariatric surgery.If your BMI is more than 40, then bariatric surgery is indicated, unless there are co morbid conditions affecting your health.Any kind of special diet is contraindicated , as you might run the risk of developing nutritional deficiencies, which is best avoided while planning pregnancy.Why dont you try sincere exercise and diet for 6 months , before going on to something else ? please post your BMI and health status so that I can opine better.It is best to lose weight before planning a pregnancy, if you are obese, so that , there are no further complications during pregnancy.Metformin will aid in weight loss and symptomatic control of PCOS.All the best.Take care. ","Hi there, I`m looking for an opinion from a bariatric standpoint. I`m a 39 y.o. female wanting to get pregnant soon, unfortunately, I have PCOS and need to lose weight. I wondered if I had bariatric Sx or did a diet like Dr. Bernstein`s diet.....how long would I have to wait after Sx to get pregnant. I`m also and ICU RN, so feel free to throw it at me!" -177001,What causes lightheadedness and dizziness after bending?,"Trauma to lower back may cause pain due to local muscle injury and spasm or vertebral fracture depending upon the impact force and mode. Absence of radiating pain to lower limbs, weakness in lower limb and non involvement of urinary symptoms are pointing towards intactness of spinal cord. My advice will be to get an xray of lumbosacral region to rule out any fracture. Aceclofenac with muscle relaxant and rest may be helpful. Apply local ointment also.Wishing early recover and good health. ",Last Wednesday I fell down with my back against a wall. My lower back has been a little sore since then but 2 days ago I had extreme pain all of a suddene. It hurt so bad that I cried. The same thing happened tonight. I take ibuprofen and tramadol for pain. I also take Valium. The pain tonight was severe. It lasted about a half hour. I am using a hot pack on it right now. The pain has subsided. -143557,"Have spinal stenosis, disc problems in neck, hip and foot pain, stabbing sensation. What is the cause?","Hi and welcome to HCMFrom description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.Meanwhile following measures will help with the pain• Lie on a hard bed.• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required • Avoid forward bending.• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care. ",I was bending over folding clothes and my lower back gave out and could not move yesterday. After an hour I was able to get from a bent position until I could stand and make it to the bed to lay down. I started taking Advil and then switched to Aleve. Taking only one today. I am now able to get around with assistance but can not stand for more than 2 minutes or my back gives out then upper legs out. -123073,Have pain in the abdomen right below the bottom rib,"Hello.Thank you for the query.After inguinal hernia surgery the main symptom is pain in the wound area. Other mentioned symptoms are not characteristic. Your symptoms indicate urinary tract infection or testis inflammation. Frequent urinating, burning while urinating, back oain, lower abdominal pain and groin pain are typical uti symptoms.I suggest you to visit your doctot, have urine analysis and testis ultrasound.Hope this will help.Regards ","I've recently ( one week ago) had a right sided inguinal hernia repair, a mesh was used. I am concerned that I'm getting funny sensations in the groin, the occasional bit of shooting discomfort into the right side of the penis and testicle ( I assume this is nerve related) and pain in the right side of my back (SI joint region) when I sit too long. And when I empty my bladder it feels as I haven't emptied it fully and within in 30 minutes I need to go to the toilet again.Its also numb around the incision area. What I am experiencing is this normal? will all these symptoms eventually wear off?. I wasn't informed of any of this before my surgery and now I am concerned and worried. Im started to regret having the surgery. Thanks" -141171,What causes lower back pain?,HelloThank You for contacting HCM.In most of the cases such pain is due to muscular spasm. I would suggest you following things:> Take rest for 2-3 days.> Avoid lifting heavy weight> Take naproxen twice a day for 3 days> Take mustard oil and ask some family member to massage your back with it.> Take hot water in a rubber bottle and put it on your back. It will give soothing effect.Report to hospital if:> Condition remain same after 2-3 days> Any unusual symptom appears> Condition deteriorates.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. ,my lower back hurts pretty badly if i incline slightly forward or back since earlier today. i put no strain on my back other than pick up a box but i've done so many times before. Sharp pain occurs instantly if i incline too quick and I don't know what might be wrong since i haven't done anything straining to my back -186881,What causes expanding dent in forehead in thyroid cancer patient?,"hi.. its better you do the PETCT scan to assess the response to treatment or to see any residual disease...complete response is less likely in stage4 lung cancer.. sorry to say this.. but if PETCT doesnot pick up and he is asymptomatic, then you can just follow up...definitely review ur pathology ie, previous lung biopsy report also if complete response documented... ","Thank you. My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He has gone through 6 weeks of chemo and radiation treatments. It has now been 3 months since his treatment and he had another CT scan. The scan now shows all lymph nodes normal size and no new areas of cancer. Although the tumors remain in the lungs, does this mean the cancer is gone from the lymph nodes now? Thanks so much. YYYY@YYYY" -11138,I experience pangs of pain in my lower right abdomen. What could be the reason?,Hello. Good luck. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, I am a 50 year old male. My height is 5 feet and 10 inches, and my weight is 260 lbs. I am in good health with excellent vitals. My blood pressure, sugar levels, and cholesterol are in exceptional range. I have never been on any prescription pills. All of my routines have been normal and regular and I am currently working on continuing to lose weight by adjusting the intake of calories, but still eating the full range of foods. It has been a safe and gradual process and I am down by 35 lbs over the past two years. I do not exercise now, but I stretch every morning for about 20 to 30 minutes. For the last week, I have experienced pangs of intermittent pain in my lower right side. I would approximate the feeling to be about 2 inches inside my side and just about at the lateral side of my body, perhaps a bit more towards the back. The pain is not acute, nor persistent, and it seems more present once I wake up. It does not bother me at all during the night. My own research does not seem to align with appendicitis or something abdominal, and I am beginning to believe it is a temporary muscle spasm of sorts, primarily due to a lousy work chair which has been a recent change. Again, all bodily functions are normal and I have not had headaches or fever or pain of any kind elsewhere. It is localized and randomly repeats only in the lower right, internal area I have described. I would like to know what is on the field of considerations, serious to not, so I can assess the next steps." -123288,Can sharp abdominal pains and lower left side pain above hip cause light bleeding ?,"Hi welcome to health care magic forum. It appears that the gastric pain may be due to the ischemia of the heart. I advise you to consult your cardiologist for diagnosis and treatment.You may need to reshedule the dosage of the cardiac drugs. If there is no such finding it is well and good. Take only bland foods, avoid spices, junk foods, and oily foods. As well you can continue thepentaprazole, and sucralfate. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.Thank you. ","I have severe acid stomach pain. My doctor has given me two new medications along with what I was already taking. I suffer from episodes of atrial fibrillation so am on warfarin and metoprolol. This week my Dr. has prescribed pantoprazole and when that wasn't keeping the pain down, she added sucralfate. I am still very uncomfortable. I was taking Gaviscon but now I am concerned about interactions with the other meds. Is there anything I can take to soothe the pain?" -168266,"What causes swelling in calves,ankles and knees along with red spots on body?",Hi there. You could be having multiple levels of slipped disc in your spine causing nerve pinching. Apply hot water bottle to the painful areas. Take pain killers and muscle relaxant combination for relief. Consult your Orthopaedic surgeon to rule this out. Also Urologist to see if the urinary stones and infection have not recurred again. Keep well hydrated with plenty of water. ,"I constantly (2+yrs) have this sharp pain anytime I sleep on my left side (stronger) or flat on my bank. It takes 20+minutes in this position to occur and then I have to roll over to my right. In that first couple of minutes it hurts to even breathe... I ve been to OB/GYN and they said it was nothing. I even had a kidney infection last year on my right side (pain was very familiar to above!) and the ER ultrasound and scans showed no stones just an infection. Since I saw a GP last fall who ran blood work, etc and she offered nothing but a urologist recommendation (after my request) - In your professional opinion should I seek a urologist or have another GP investigate (or gastro...?)? NOTE: I do have a herniated disc on my lower left side but I wouldn t assume this is causing the pain. I could be wrong...? Thank you kindly for reading :-)" -16329,Do eggs increase sperm count?,"Hello. Egg is a rich source of protein. Protein is required for healthy sperm formation. Hence, it contributes indirectly to sperm formation. Green leafy vegetables are also rich in protein and they aid in semen formation. Apart from these, you can take capsule Absolut 3G once daily at bedtime for a month. Consult a sexologist online for more details --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ","Hi doctor, Do eggs included in the diet increase the sperm count in men? If not, what medication should I take?" -113973,What food should I avoid while suffering from lupus?,"Dear Madam,Medrol is a steroid that has side effects , they must be prescribing you maintainence therapy with azoran which is Ok for you.Dr. Shruti ","My name is Sheryl and I recently have found a new primary care doctor, as mine retired from an office I was in for over 45 years....I have Lupus (since 15) and they asked me why my doctor, their partner kept me in the office and not a rheumatoid specialist! I started with Mark Dodge who passed 30 some years ago and Dr. Sharma has kept me completely healthy......now all the primary care doctors want to change my medicine or take me off of all my Medrol that has kept me healthy...I'm 68!!! Why can't they let me continue on my current medication that has NEVER caused me a problem? Is there a primary care doctor that will not change what is not broken (so to speak)? Thankyou for the answer." -162666,Reason for the fingers hurting?,Nothing but activity and preventing infection..Maintauning the full range of motion soon after the surgery .And the quality of the material from whivlch the joint done..Avoiding overweight and doing physiotherapy . ,"I had a full knee replacement 4 months ago. I am know dealing with internal scar tissue around or under mt knee cap. My doctor suggest that surgery might be needed. However this would be done after it has been a year from surgery due the risk of infection. If this done what keeps me from getting internal acar tissue again," -92549,When does a painful lump on the right breast need medical intervention?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted your history and understood your concerns.As you were advised not to worry about the lump in the scalp a year ago means this may be a lipoma or sebaceous cyst.Ans this is not related to the present complaints of headache, nausea, dizziness. All your symptoms may be related to some intra-cranial problems and can be diagnosed by the following:Clinical evaluation by your Doctor, preferably a Neurologist.MRI of the brain.Relevant tests of blood and urine. This will lead to a proper diagnosis and plan of further management. Till then you will be kept on symptomatic treatment like Domperidone, cinnarazine, Paracetamol and so on. ","I have had a lump on the very top of my head that has never caused me discomfort or pain until recently. Over the past month I have had strong headaches a few times a week that can only go away by sleeping, I have been having dizzy spells while at work where I feel like I zone out finding it hard to concentrate and need to sit down, I have also been very nauseous over this past week. Also, I am not pregnant. I have had this lump checked a year ago at a clinic and they said there was nothing to worry about and ran no tests." -198800,What causes lumps on the neck of a child?,Hi...it could be a viral induced reactive arthritis or a minor injury which she might not be able to tell as she would have forgotten it. If the limping is persisting for 24 hours then I suggest you take her to the nearest emergency room or pediatrician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"hi- my 35mth old daughter started complaining this morning about her left knee hurting. she is now limping when walking. I have not seen any swelling or redness. Her history - asthmatic, allergy to panadol. what are the possible causes for the pain in her knee? thank you." -119653,As an abdominal tuberculosis patient will I have any problems after marriage?,I have gone through the details. You are probably suffering from urinary tract infection (UTI) of which cystitis is a part. You are more susceptible to such infections due to the kidney stone. Such an infection could be the cause of pain in lower abdomen and testicular region. Your doctor probably has given you antibiotics to treat the infection. Please drink plenty of water as that will help in flushing out the infection and would give you relief. ,Sir 3 days back I have done ultrasound and report suggest that I have 3.5 mm stone in left kidney and antibiotic and neeri but last night I had pain in lower abdomen just above penis and in testicular region I done testes ultrasound it's normal what can be the in right kidney and also cystitis doc gave some medicine including reason please help -98779,What causes lump on the ear with pink eye?,"Hi,From history it seems that you might be having direct inguinal hernia.At this age due to lax abdominal and pelvic floor muscle one gets hernia.There might be possibility of having enlarged inguinal lymph node as well./Nothing to worry about cancer.Consult surgeon and get examined.Ok and take care. ",just found out I have a lump on my groin area . Its the size of a walnut and this is the first time I noticed by taking a bath . I will be going to the doctor but could it be a herena . I am 68 years old and scared to find out if it is CANCER. just need a peace of mind thank you -125395,"Experiencing pain on stomach, burning sensation, sort of acid reflux. What can I drink to easy the pain?","Hi, I am Dr Mbong. If the pain comes up when you have not eaten or immediately your eat or if you have over-eaten or with some spicy meal or on eaten 'hard' food, then it can be GASTRITIS or PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE especially if it is relieved by eating in general or jelly-like or milky foods in particular. This can be easily treated especially if diagnosed early enough. So please see your physician for diagnosism dietary advice and for him to rule out other possible causes (like heart disease etc). Best regards and quick recovery, Dr Mbong ",i have a dull pain in my upper left hypochondriac area of my stomach . the pain comes and goes and is more severe at times than others. some times the pain isn t even noticeable. the pain on a scale of 0-10 is usually no higher than a 3 and it feels as if it is bruised or sore like a muscle would be after extensive use ex: weight training. the pain is more uncomfortable than anything and I m not sure what could cause it because it doesn t happen at a specific time or after any specific activity. what could cause this? -45978,What could be the recurring blistery rash on hand?,"Hello and welcome to HCM, Presence of urinary tract infection and rash on the thigh can be due to similar infection of urinary tract and skin. The skin rash as I mentioned could be fungal infection of skin, or primary skin disease. A clinical examination of the skin lesion needs to be done to decide the further mode of action. A complete urine examination and microscopic examination needs to be done to look for evidence of infection. If detected the micro-organism needs to be isolated and drug sensitivity needs to be done to select most appropriate antibiotic. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal ","I have a urinary tract infection. But I also have this bright red somewhat like a rash on my inner thigh around my virgins area. It orchestral alittle now that I've taken my antibiotic,but I'm still sore, burns and verry uncomfortable to move. I look at myself and it looks like my skin is dry and so red like if it was peeling..what can I do to relieve this?" -181315,Diagnosed with posterior fossa meningioma. Surgery advised. What to expect with recovery?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Your symptom could be an olfactory hallucination or cacosmia, where an offensive/abnormal smell is experienced, when none exist in the vicinity. This could be related to your nerve swelling and tumor, especially if the temporal lobe was affected. You may discuss this with your neurologist.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com ","I smell smoke constantly and nobody I spend time with smokes. I have also had several attacks dizziness, which I've seen an ENT and a neurologist for. I have swelling of the 7th (?) nerve in my brain. I have had a brain tumor previously and am wondering if my symptoms may be related to the swelling nerve? The tumor I had was a hemangioblastoma and was successfully removed in 1998." -224632,Suggest treatment for phimosis,"Hi, Masturbation 2 to 3 times a week is considered normal. More than that is not a mistake but you need proper nutrition and exercise (professional sex worker). Yes, you can masturbate after ejaculation but make sure you have lubrication. Immediate masturbation one after another can cause dryness and injury. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist ","hi doctor! i am 19 years old!i am from Asia! i was masturbate since i was 15, and now i do masturbate 2 or 3 times a week... i want to ask is when i am masturbating , once the sperm 'shoot' out is it consider job done? can i continue to masturbate? usually my masturbate take 2 to 5 minutes only...is that normal?A guy can masturbate so many times? any side effects ?PLS! doctor answers all my doubts about masturbation!" -932,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -113771,Is stiff neck headache with fever common during lupus infection?,"You should take warfarin and ecossprin for a long time, probably life long and if require d go for short term steroid ","I have lupus-sle, have 9 secondary conditions, have had 2 cva sinces 2009, I am completely bed bound on 4liter of O2 24/7, 29 medications including Imran275 mg per day. I have been expecianing shrap pain on my right side of the head midway for ex. from the top level of my ear down towards. no headaches, no ear aches just the sharp pain the comes & goes. can u help??" -91367,What diet plan should be followed for typhoid ?,"Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. May be you have a Mild Hepatitis, Kindly get yourself examined by a Gastroenterologist to rule out any pathology and if necessary get a Ultrasound scan done. You are a bit overweight, you need to reduce it by regular exercises and avoiding high calorie foods like junk. Your cholesterol is on the higher side and you will need statins for reducing your Cholesterol. Work out daily like cardio, crunches, swimming and skipping for an hour daily. Wish you Good Health and Take Care. ","I am a 45 yr old womanwith a height of 5 6 and a weight of 170 lbs My liver analysis shows bilirubin total 0.3mg/dl, SGPT 79U/L and SGOT 53U/L with non- reactive HepatitisB antigen. My cholesterol levels are 140mg/dl and triglycerides 98mg/dl. I am non alcoholic, vegetarian and non diabetic. I experience pain in the right lower ribs intermittantly. There is no family history of any type of cancer . I do not have any other gastro intestinal problems. Can you please suggest the possible indication?" -207511,What causes high body temprature in a child?,sometimes red rash may be allergic and if its associated with fever can be due to some infection. use an aloe vera based lotion daily 4 times along with an antihistamini. syp like atarax ,There is a red spots appeared on my sons skin...my nanny said it was an imon-imon skin disease.what was that?whats the possible treatment?is it itchy?my son is 1year old only and cant bare to sleep and he keeps on scratching..please help...thanks and more power. -178280,"Skin-deep acne, stretch marks after starting Diprofos injections for Bell's palsy. Side effect?","HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern you have stated here the big diagnosis or seems suspicious for those and you have not mentioned the important information about you, like who you are, male or female, how old are you when you are knowing about the medicine that much then you should know how much this information is important in the field of medicine, bye. ",I have an undiagnosed progressive neuromuscular disorder. Might be mitochondrial myopathy or channolopathy. Whole exome pending. Will come back in few months. May not give answers. Also found to have sick euthyroid. My severe cold intolerance from past several years somewhat better on levothyroxine. I am on it for about 3 months but I have lost no weight. Gained about 25 lbs in last 2 to 3 years. Can't exercise because of neuromuscular disorder and ventricular tachycardia. Am pretty upset. Don't know what to do. Little direction from medical professionals. -30808,Please help me in understanding lean PCOS?,"Hi. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). According to the ultrasound report, it is PCOS only (polycystic ovarian syndrome). All other tests ordered are normal. To confirm this by hormonal correlation, you need to get your FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (Luteinizing hormone) levels done on day 2 of cycle. It is the reversal of this ratio in PCOS. You may take Ovalife tablet. It is just a supplement. PCOS is not a disease, but just hormonal imbalance. You are a lean PCOS as you are very thin with a BMI of 23. Try to maintain your weight by a good and balanced diet and regular exercise. For reduction of acne and maintaining regularity of your cycles, I suggest tablet Diane 35 (Ethinyl estradiol) once a day for 21 days starting from day 2 of the cycle. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. However, regarding acne, your male hormone testosterone levels and also free insulin levels are within normal range and probably not the cause of acne. Consult a dermatologist for acne. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I have been getting acne for a few months. Two years back, I skipped a period. Then, my periods are regular, but the cycle is usually delayed by four to five days and sometimes more than that. My period lasts for 3 days rather than 5 to 7 days. I consulted a gynecologist and underwent some hormone tests and ultrasound. I am sharing the reports with you. Please let me know whether I am a patient of PCOS. Will PCOS cause acne? What could be done to prevent cycle delay? How to resolve this PCOS problem? My gynecologist prescribed Gynex syrup and Ovalife tablets for three months. However, I have not started yet. Please provide a second opinion." -116567,Do medications for ac joint injury cause dry mouth and rash?,"Hello, Every medication has side effects but doctor gives a medication only when he think that benefits from using it are more than side effects. Some of side effects are :Constipation, drowsiness, vision changes or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician ","hi,i have been prescibed Deanxit by a cardiologist to assist with my treat ment for hypertension,i hear this drug is not safe and can cause some adverse side effects,should i take them or find another anxiety drug that doesnt pose so many questions regarding its safety?" -252093,How does taking Norethisterone effect during conception?,"Hi there,Liver function tests could be abnormal due to a lot of reasons. It is usually a variation of the normal, and need not cause you to worry. This is because pregnancy itself causes the normal limits of the liver function to change (and this is usually not reported with reference to pregnancy but in reference to adult female). This could lead to the values being read as abnormal.If you do not have high BP, HELLP, or abnormal itching or any other symptoms indicating liver diseases, then you need not worry yourself.Hope this helps.Regards. ",I had a stillborn at 33 weeks with my first baby due to HELLP Syndrom. I am now 35 weeks pregnant with my seconde child and my liver funtion test has come back higher than normal. Could this result to anthing bad happerning to the baby or me? -215948,How to treat a receding gum?,"HiWith you query, I think you mean to say you have an pasty saliva in your mouth . Its better you visit your oral physician for affirmative diagnosis and treatment Hope this helps you. ",hi i am 20 years old and 169cm and 75kg i have a problem appear in 3mounth that when i smile and when my lips touch my gum and then i talk i have on my lips a sort of ropy saliva line beween my two lips what should i do i d'ont smoke or drink sometimes i drink cofee and i think d'ont have problems in my teeth or gum like pain -152467,What causes throbbing pain in thumbnail?,"Hi, It seems to be infected, apply ice pack, take over the counter pain killers like combiflam, and consult nearby hospital for proper antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon ",ok i got my belly button pierced by someone that wasnt a professonal however the needle was clean ive been doing the sea salt sollution to clean it along wit antibacterial soap but yesterday after i got done with the sea salt soak the skin around the hole looked shriwled up like how your hands do when their have been in water for a long time so i touched it with a qtip an the skin ripped now it looks like my skin is swallowing the top ball he says because i havent been moving it which i havent but thats only because they say that slows the healling process -63685,What precaution should be taken as having hepatitis B?,"Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dryness and sores in mouth after start taking lean EFX supplement . Although this supplement not known cause such problem but in some people it is known to cause problem . Ingredients like diuretics and stimulants are known to cause side effects in some people , usually those who are suffering from some other medical condition or taking other medication . I would suggest to stop taking this supplement and consult dietitian and discuss the whole scenario . For now drink plenty of water to flush out the present doe of supplement ans apply orabase gel on sores . Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",Can the dietary supplement Lean EFX cause mouth sores? I have been taking it for ten days. It causes dry mouth so I am constantly drinking water. About three or four days ago I got a sore on my gums and swollen taste buds on the tip and side of my tongue. Today the entire tip of my tongue began to hurt and have a numb feeling. Very painful and hard to eat anything. I expect this will all go away in a couple days but I am wondering if it is from the Lean EFX. Any ideas??? -102138,What causes pain in the chest and back while suffering from cough?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.In some cases of chest cold post viral mild bronchitis can be present and leads to dry cough. If it persist for more than week than investigate with chest x ray and Auscultation also should be done. Check your CBC as well. If dry cough more than antihistaminic drug can be prescribed Hope this will help you Take care With reports I can guide you further if cough persist ,"I ve had a chest cold for 3 days. I had a fever but it went away. Now I have a persistent cough that ends in a rattling in my chest and feels unproductive. Is this just the course of the chest cold? I had a small section of my lung cut out a year ago Sept because I had a suspicious node and they thought it was lung cancer. Fortunately it wasn t but they never figured out what it was, just some kind of fungus. That s why I worry." -58463,What does rapid heart beat and fatigue indicate?,"For fever, one has to find the cause. Blood cultures, urine examination, xray of chest, 2decho of heart, USG abdomen are few basic ones which need to be carried out. If all normal, then special test to rule out infection need to be done. ","My 57 years old uncle has gone under Angioplasty 10 days backj and a stent placed. After 24 hours of angioplasty, he is getting fever (100 degree Fahrenheit) and today is the 9th day, still he is having fever. Doctors are not able identifiy the reason. please advise what shud we do?" -162458,Why does head gets cold and clammy after a cervical thoracic fusion?,"Hello,I have studied your case. I think you need to again check with your doctor as there is no harm in wear stocking. I think she might be having DVT. I would suggest you to get a Doppler examination and check if there is any clot in the veins. Also you need to check about het blood clotting factors. She should also do exercises.thanks ","My sister has severe swelling in her left leg, knee, ankle and foot after a left hip replacement surgery She is home and was told not to elevate or use the stockings that others have used!! What can we do to get the swelling to go down?? Very concerned!!!" -62777,What is the treatment for chronic sinusitis pain?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of mild fever , headache and dizziness which is because you are suffering from viral infection. It could be due to co-infection bacterial infection / upper respiratory tract infection as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take antipyretics for fever relief such as calpol, paracetamol or adol suppositories acetaminophen.If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water. Take throat lozenges as well. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants. Give child multivitamin tablets. Gargle with saline water. take steam inhalation. Use mist humidifiers in room. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","12 year old daughter, has had low grade fever 99.9 dizziness lower belly pain headaches and blood presure any where between 164/104 to 98/88 heart rate well sitting 98 standing 140 have been to primary 8 times ent once neuroly once.worked up for renal results normal cbc shows viral had ekg normal" -216291,Should I wait until delivery for tooth extraction?,"Hello!Thank you for posting in HCM.This can be a sign of vitamin deficiency.Do not panic as this will reduce once the deficiency is corrected.Go for a high vitamin c diet like lemon. and citrus.Folic acid, riboflavin, cynacobalamine are also potentially necessary.I suggest you to take a supplement which covers these necessary supplements. Go for a healthy life style.Do not smoke.This will take 10-15 days to get to normal.See your dentist if this persists.Maintain a good oral hygiene routine.Regards. ",The last couple of days my mouth has felt kind of cottonie. My gums are getting pretty red and the inside of my lips are red. almost looks like red spots on the inside of lips. But it isnt sore. Didn't know if I would have to go to dentist or dr to see if infection or if there was something I could do myself -115979,What are the side effects of long term use of tea tree oil?,"Hello, Nothing much to worry and her treatment is on the right track. Better to shift her to a better place with good tertiary support available. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","my daughter has been bitten by a jelly fish in Vietnam.I am not with her now,she got from local doctor this cure.Celestamine 0.25mg,zantac150mg,Medrol 16mg.Isn´t she exposed to any risky by taking these pills? she suffers from daily tachykardias.Thans." -52656,Can vyvanse be taken if suffering from high blood pressure?,Hi NicolaI have gone through the details provided by you of your husband. Its quite unfortunate that no diagnosis has been made and still he is suffering. As he had a injury to the chest i would like to recommend CT scan of chest for him as we might be missing something which could show up in the test. That the only hope if something could be be picked up in that.Sometimes even for very experienced doctors also it become very difficult to undersatnd the abnormality and to treat when they are not getting any clue as medical science is a ever changing field.I advise you not to loose hope.I wish him good luck and health ,"hi my husband of 32 had a non penetrating chest trauma on his left side after cycling into a post 2 years ago,we went to a&e to check it out but they didnt seem to worry about it,even though no tests/xrays were done.shortly after he suffered repeated heartburn and could pinpoint to a tender area on left side of chest where it felt to be burning inside.he took omeprazole and domperidone for 2 years but symptoms persisted,he had a camera into his stomach but everything looked normal,his lymph nodes are ok too.however for the past 6 weeks its got so bad that he has severe heartburn constantly even without eating food,his left side of neck (jugular vein?) is very tender to touch from head down to collar bone,heavy feeling in lower jaw and tender area still in chest.it was so bad that i took him to hospital 3 times thinking he was having a heart attack,ecg were ok and blood pressure and oxygen levels good. the doctors dont seem to know what it coud be,its taken over his life,he has lost 1 stone in 6 weeks as hes been off his food afraid things will make it worse still.he had an allergy test and it came back clear. please can you give us any suggestions what it could be and if you think there could have been some injury 2 years ago off his bicycle that nobody picked up on.as he is a muscular fit guy the doctors just shrugged their shoulders when i suggested he have an xray or scan for damage to the heart tissue or vessels etc??? please reply as soon as possible regards nicola (uk)" -196503,Suggest treatment for strep throat and separation anxiety in a child,"Hello,Ideally, you can give coconut water to babies in between 6 and 8 months when your baby starts on solid foods. Coconut water is natural source of minerals, electrolytes. Compound called lauric acid present in coconut water is believed to protect from infection.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi 7 month old is constipated. my doctor told me to give her some orange juice and water ever day but she wont drink them. i tried some coconut water today and she loves it! is it safe for babies??" -175861,Does chondroitin help to treat scoliosis?,"Hi there, thanks for your question. Prolia is an injection given to treat osteoporosis or weakness if the boea see with ageing . Your back pain can be attributed to the disctis and osteomyeltis. Once the medicines work , your pain will decrease with time.Whereas Prolia injection as been associated with side effects of low back pain, multiple joint and muscle aches, its usually self limited. That is gets better with time.But i would suggest you to get your injections under supervision and as per advice of your doctor in an hospital setting , ao that any side effects or pain can be dealt appropriately. All the best, regards. ","Hi, I am a 75 year old male and had my first Prolia injection last December. At the time I had undiagnosed discitis and osteomylitis in my spine, for which I was taking painkillers and Celebrex. 9 days after having the Prolia injection, the pain became much worse by the day, and after a week it was agonising. I was hospitlaized and my condition (once diagnosed with an MRI) was treated with antibiotics for 3 months (IV and oral). I am now better although still have a little backache. My query is: it is time for the next 6-monthly Prolia injection. Was it a coincidence or do you think I should not have another one in view of the fact that it seemed to aggravate my condition?" -110718,Suggest treatment for dizziness and shortness of breath,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should first get done chest x ray to rule out pneumonia. Because lung infection is very common in asthma patients. You are also having chest pain on coughing and breathing. This is known as pleurisy and pneumonia is the most common cause for pleurisy. So possibility of pneumonia is more. And pneumonia is infection, so it is definitely curable. You need broad spectrum antibiotics, antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs. Usual time for recovery is 1-2 weeks. So consult doctor and start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi sir, I m diagnosed with Pneumonitis right mid zone. I have cough and when I vomit a white liquid comes out. my chest also pains when I cough and trying to b breath in air. I have a past history of Bronchial Asthma. Is possible to be cure. I m under medication." -53002,Suggest remedy for weakening of heart due to AFIB,If all your results pertaining to cardiac are normal.then you might be getting all these symptoms because of anxiety?Other reason is low HB also.Have you checked your HB levels? ,"i am experiencing palpitations, chest pain and shortness of breath even if i m resting, i also have difficulty in breathing specially during asleep i feel like im drowning, i had my 2d echo with doppler , ecg, and holter test but its normal. what could be the problem?" -109644,What causes chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care. I can understand your concern. At present, no need to worry for heart diseases because your nuclear stress test is negative. But better to get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test annually to know your heart condition. In my opinion, your current symptoms are mostly due to stress and anxiety. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I've had two episodes of bad chest pressure and pain radiating up both sides of my neck, into both shoulders and to my elbows in both arms, once when mowing and once while walking. During one episode I was short of breath. I had a nuclear stress test and the first part of the test showed something but the second part of the test was ok so they said everything was ok. I have mild pressure at times when exercising. Sometimes I will exercise and when I stop I will have mild chest discomfort. I have several people in my family with heart problems . My Dad was 43yrs. Old and his sisters were in their 50's." -39186,Can masturbation cause acne ?,"hi its hormonal effect only. nothing to worry. what is color of acne?red,white,yellow? masturbation do alter your hormonal status,but its not harmful. stop musterbation for 10 day,u will still get acne. dr gaurav patel ahmedabad ",hi dr im 14 years old boy and i started masturbation and the effect of masturbating is that i got so much acne on my face plz tel me wat should i do? -205365,Suffering form fever & cough,"HiIn selective mutism, it's important to understand that when the mutism happens, the child is not voluntarily refusing to speak but is literally unable to speak, feeling frozen. In time, they learn to anticipate the situations that provoke mutism and do all they can to avoid them.Experts believe SM is a phobia of talking. Most children will work their way through SM with sympathetic support, although they may remain reserved and anxious in social situations.With appropriate handling and treatment, most children overcome selective mutism – but the older they are, the longer it takes.They should gradually progress from relaxing in their school or nursery, to saying single words and sentences to one person, before eventually being able to speak freely to all people in all settings.Treatment does not focus on the speaking itself, but focuses on reducing the anxiety that your child has for speaking to and being overheard by people outside their immediate circle of family and friends.The need for individual treatment can be avoided if family and staff in early years settings work together to reduce this anxiety by creating a positive environment for the child. This means:-not letting the child know you are anxious-reassuring them that they'll be able to speak when they're ready-concentrating on having fun-praising all efforts the child makes to join in and interact with others (such as passing and taking toys, nodding, pointing)-showing no surprise when the child speaks, but responding warmly as you would to any other childAs well as these environmental changes, older children may need individual support to overcome their anxiety.The most effective forms of treatment are behavioural therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. ",I have 2 grandchildren diagnosed with selective mutism. I m concerned about the 5yr old. She is not potty trained. Is this common with selective mutism? Also their mother is wanting to home school. Your opinion?What can I do to help as a grandparent? Thank you -179254,What is the treatment for rash and dizziness after head injury?,"HIThank for asking to HCMYou have taken early decision for surgery, the spine surgery takes more time to heal the lesion, look the clinical improvements is the important sing and not the MRI even after the complete eradication of infection MRI could show some kind of changes or may exhibit as if disease is still there, you have given importance to MRI study and not to your clinical improvement, now take care, if you are doing well then why to go for invasive procedures, this will come around be patience, take care and have fast recovery. ","My self is raj Kumar , sufferiing from spine TB (Lumber koch spine). Intailly , i was on akt 4 for one month. But MRI after one month of AKT-4 , there is no further improvemnet . And doctors suggested for spine surgery . I got spine surgery on D10 -d11 along with platinum instrumetaion. After that , AKT-4 with other antiboitics continued for 6mothns . Two prevoius MRI showd some improvemnet. But current MRI did not show any changes in MRI. DOctors says , there some small collection fluid and others ." -221507,"Intense stomach cramps on swallowing, eases on putting gauze. Have slightly opened hole with oozing, bad taste post wisdom tooth extraction. Remedy?","Hello this white patch can be any white lesion like osmf, leucolpakia ,lichen planus or may be just a ulcer.i need to know about your oral habits like tobacco chewing ,smoking.is ur mouth opening is alsi affected?i would advice you to get it diagnosed clinically and biopsy done. Regards dr.sapna ","hi doctor,i am having a white patch on the inside of tongue .and i have a bit cough ....so when i eat anything(little spicy) then i feel hot and some itching on tongue....usually i dont have any problem eating spicy foods....but from past few days....i m not able to enjoy the taste of food as well....so i gave a look on the tongue with d help of mirror....and hence found a white patch.....can u plase help me out with this" -231983,What causes pain in testicles?,Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: If its Fordyce spots(white spots) then need not worryExplanation: Fordyce spots are visible sebaceous glands which are harmless. As you thought allergy to semen/not cleaning up of smegma can cause allergy and red spots like this. For time being you can clean your glans and wait for 2-3 days. If it does not subside then visit a doctor. ,The area underneath my foreskin has red dots. The red dot area once pulled back just looks like inflamed tiny blood vessels with no bumps? This has happened twice after oral sex. But there is also a possibility it may have appeared after not properly cleaning up after masturbation? Could it be a yeast infection or just inflammation/friction from the oral sex? -105925,What causes swollen glands and yellow flem?,"Hey there,Is there any physical activity you doing when this pain come and goes?? then might be pain of muscle sprain.Second rule out any breast related problem soon. ",i sometimes get a pain above my left breast that can go up my neck to my ear. i have all the the heart tests available and there is no sign of heart disease.it seems to come and go...i can be pain free for months and then have what I call an attack. This is when the pain cpomes and goes over a 24 hour period. -58710,What is the treatment for tachycardia?,"hello,i have gone through your question,Thanks for using HCM.well if your stress imaging was normal then you should not be worried about the widow making artery...As such I need exact reports of your ECG,stress test and radionuclide test to give you proper guidance.But i presume that you may have some atypical symptoms and borderline ECG findings that might have led to suspicion of blocks,but since you have undergone more definitive test which has ruled out possibility of major block.so dont worry and follow healthy life styleMy best wishesDr.teli,MD ",my doctor said that i had some plaque build up in my widow maker artery. they put me through arigorus series of tests including a stress test that included some form of dye or radium injected while the test was done. the cardiologist said i did not have a blocage and said everything was flowing fine. how con cerned should i be. thanks bii troy -113338,Suggest treatment for chest pain,Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion we need to rule out cardiac cause first. As benadryl can not cause this because it is cough supressant.So better to get done ECG to rule out cardiac causes.If it is normal than get done chest x ray to rule out lung related causes. If this is also normal than no need to worry much. It may be related to stress and anxiety. So be relax and keep calm. Avoid stress and anxiety. ,"I have develop an urge to cough, not productive, for the last 4-5 days. I also have a tickling, pressure feeling in my chest. Female, 48, run/walk 2 miles a day, on no meds except for Benadryl for past 3 days for allergic reaction. Can Benadryl cause this?" -216201,What causes bad odour while sneezing?,"Hello,This is describes a condition possible for someone who smokes, has a fungal infection and needs better oral hygiene habits. The coating on the tongue is an irritation that can cause the papillea to elongate. These are not your taste buds. Brushing your tongue and improving your basic daily dental care can often help resolve this. You already have seen improvement. If the papillae do not return to normal, they can be trimmed to reduce them further by your dentist. Avoiding irritants such as smoking is strongly recommended. The texture of the tongue changes to a smoother surface as you go further back. If you have inflammation due to an oral yeast infection or thrush, you can have swelling and redness. It often affects the surface of the tongue and your taste. Even with your initial reaction of extra saliva, now you most likely have less saliva and the consistancy has changed. A dry mouth is common. Treatment with Nystatin or other anti-fungal treatments can aleviate these symptoms. I recommend that you try these steps. See your dentist for a prescription and definite diagnosis.Warm salt water rinses, keeping well hydrated with a balanced healthy diet and vitamins can offer relief. Acidodphillus may help rebalance your oral bacteria.You may have other medical conditons such as acid reflux or medications that have contributed to your symptoms. If your symtoms do not resolve other conditions should be considered and your tongue further evaluated. Make sure you are up to date with your dental exam and cleaning.I hope these steps are helpful to you and thank you for your inquiry. ","Hi, I have had some weird things going on with my mouth/ tongue for say the past two months... It first started off with having a lot of saliva, it made my breath smell like ash even more (I smoke) and anything I ate would basically stay in my mouth... Then it looks like I have inflamed taste buds which are as big as small beads.. My mouth got really hairy and went brownish black... I got rid of the brownish black hairy likeness on my tongue and still have these blister looking things at the back of my tongue. Its also shiny red around the area. My saliva is now jelly like." -170931,What causes incidents of memory loss and dull headache?,"Hello,Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!Regarding your concern, I would explain that these findings are suggestive of chronic degeneration of the vertebral column. Surgery is not needed, unless the scoliosis is of a higher degree (measured by certain parameters in the X ray study). Physiotherapy and medicine for chronic back pain would be the main treatment option.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ",I AM 45 y.o. and suffering from severe back pain.MRI shows I have diffuse disc bulging L3/L4 to L5/S1 w/ posterior annular tear at L4/L5 level. and also mild dextroscoliosis dorsal spine.DO I really need to undergo an operation to correct it? THANK YOU. -41805,How can hair loss be stopped and new hair regrown?,Hi.As per your case history u seem to be suffering from androgenic alopecia.Hair can be regrown only where hair follicles are present. So in complete bald area there is no chance of hair regrowth. U can go for hair transplantation if u can afford as it is costly. As far as hair loss is concerned it can be controlled and further baldness can be slowed down.Use minoxidil 2% solution 1ml twice daily. Satisfactory result will start after 2 months.Thanks.Dr.Harshit BhachechDermatologist ,"Hi Doctors, I have severe hair loss.. can you please let me know is there anyway i can regrow hairs in balded area and stop hair loss further or should i go for hair transplantation or any other way to get hairs back.. Please advice.. i am planning to get married.. Thank You, Sunil" -253023,Is there any risk to pregnancy after suspected electrical shock?,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Light coloured test line in urine pregnancy test can be present in ectopic pregnancy or post abortion.I will suggest you to get your blood beta hCG levels done to confirm whether pregnancy is there or not, and get appropriate treatment.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma ",Hi im 21 years old. My last period was aug 2. I ve had unprotected sex after my period. I ve had an cervial biopsy done on aug 11th and bleed for about 4 days. I am wondering could that be an delay on my menstruation? I am 11 days late. I ve took an home pregnancy test and it shows one dark line and another line that is so faded you can hardly see almost like an neg results. -178128,Is testosterone therapy safe for CIDP?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms and this could be suggestive of migraine.Photophobia (increased sensitivity to sunlight or bright light) and worsening of headaches is a common feature of migraine.The easier option for you would be avoid sunlight or other bright lights. If headaches still persist, you may start on preventive migraine medications, such as beta blockers or topiramate to reduce the frequency and severity of headaches.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.     Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ ",I'm getting headache when exposed to sun (i can stay normal about 5min max)...at that time my head becomes so heavy... i can feel normal but if i move my head aahhh i can feel it..its so heavy.. so heavy... is this a health problem??? or can i stay away from exposure of sun??? thanks in advance -121113,Is there any problem for injecting air into the stomach while taking clexane injection?,"Hi.This is just an incidental finding. If you do not have heavy periods , or bleeding from any other sites, there is nothing to worry about. You may have a problem in the abdomen such as colitis and so , which is not directly connected with mild reduction in platelets. Get an antibiotic course and wait for the investigation reports. The probable causes are:: FluTyphoiddengue and such infection can cause low platelets. ","have gone to Dr for acute abdominal pain, tender to touch when palpated (sp?) . had blood drawn, and ct scan. platelets came back low, 98000. Ct ok. have endoscopy scheduled tomorrow and waiting to hear when to see hemotologist. 55 yrs old. 5 . 117 lbs. very good health. active. problems manifested about 2 months ago. Colonoscopy 2 years ago was clean. Periods monthly but not as regular (used to be every 28 days) now 21-35+ and are dark and pasty. some spotting. Are these symptoms related or incidental?" -108146,What causes flutters in chest after pulmonary valve replacement?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes it is better to get this left sided chest discomfort checked. See, heart diseases are commonly cause left sided left chest discomfort. So better to first rule out heart diseases. So consult doctor and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry for major heart diseases. Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain can be the cause for such chest discomfort. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN INTERMITTENT THROBBING DISCOMFORT/PAIN IN MY UPPER LEFT QUADRANT UNDER MY LEFT RIBS, FOR THE PAST WEEK. IT TENDS TO GET SLIGHTLY WORSE AT TIMES, BUT NOTHING UNBEARABLE YET. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS KIND OF WIERD FEELING BEFORE, BUT IT DOES CONCERN ME. I AM PLANNING TO GO GET IT CHECKED OUT. I JUST WANTED TO GET AN OPINION FIRST." -165223,What could cause pain in rib?,"hi,thank-you for the brief history.to reduce the retention there should be some muscular activity. it will be active or passive. A physical therapist will play a key role. Also keeping the legs elevated will be good for reducing some swelling. Use Lower limb stockings for compression effect. As due to lack of mobility in the muscular system this is happening. I wish you find a physical therapist who can take the responsibility further and help your husband to the best. with the grace of God I wish your a speedy recoveryregardsJay Indravadan Patel ",My husband of 82 years is on multiple medications for heart disease and Parkensons. His feet are very swollen ...is this because he is retaining fluids and if so what can he do to relieve this. He is under the care of several doctors but they have not offered or explained or shed any light on the cause. margaretmidea@ icloud.com -139580,Suggest treatment for pelvic and back pain,U can undergo a cystogram.if u dont cont this there is again chance of uti.take tab uromax .4 mg od.it will decrease the residual urine in bladder.consult an urosurgeon also. ,hi good day im experiencing back pain and my UTI is recurrent my doctor ask me to ubdergo ultrasound and x ray to see what caused my back pain. and the resultis that i have mild pelvocaliectasia on left kidney and urinary retension on the bladder. then the doctor further ask me to have CT uronogram. i cant afford the uronogram. if untreated is it possible the this could be severe? thanks -128837,Diagnosed multip lipomas tumour. Will homeopathic treatment help in curing lipomas permanently?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really understand the problem of your daughter, this is Genetic mutation related congenital anomaly and it can not be treated with any kind of system of medicine, take care of kid really sorry for kid. ","Hi Doctor, My daughter 20 months old suffers microcephaly with head circumference 42 cm. she has global development delay e.g. cant stand unsupported, fine motor delay, cant talk. she has sever feeding problem and still on bottle milk only. her vision and hearing is ok with good eye contact. is there any help in homeopathy?" -52918,What causes Ventricular tachycardia?,"Avoid exercise which use your chest muscles.You can take some muscle relaxants for few days.It's only muscular pain, don't worry it will go. ","Hi i am 22. I eat healthy and exercise weekly. sometimes i have this pain in my chest in between my breasts when i breathe in deeply but it usually goes away. Today i woke up at 11 am and it was back, but now it is 8pm and it hasn't stopped all day. the pains are sharp and i have tried stretching and drinking sprite and burping but the pain wont cease. it feels worse than when i woke up, what could it be?" -69449,"What causes fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite?","Hello, sad to hear about your friends problem, If I am your treatment giving doctor I would like to tell you that such necrotic leg requires a surgery there is no way that you can save it. But you can give it a try add metronidazole drug in your regimen some times in bite wound there is probability anaerobic infection. It will help you in treating the wound. If you want to ask something you can ask me. Thank you Dr. Arin Tank. Infectious Disease Specialist. ",my friend has a dog bite about 4 weeks old below the knee it ocurred when he was in crete. The dog punctured a vein and he had a rabies jab. He is being seen 2x a week at his health centre in isle of white. His wound now smells necrotic and he is back on penicillin again. How likely is it that he will get better without radical surgery? I appreciate this is an impossible question but I am concerned that he will need to have his leg amputated -225821,Suggest treatment for low testosterone levels,"Hi You need to get an ultrasound scan to find the cause of abdominal pain. Also get a check up with urologist to rule out any genital infection . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. B. Radhakrishnan Nair, OBGYN ",I had sex about 14 months ago and the condom slipped off I have since been tested for hiv syphilis gonnorhea and chlamydia all came back negative. Started off a few weeks later as a tingling in the tip of my penis which continued for about 3 months. Feel like it moved up into my bladder and is now causing discomfort In what feels like my liver area but also my kidneys and lower and upper back. I've been to the hospital and they ran normal tests in which they all came back normal. The abdominal pain is pretty uncomfortable and my penis still feels a little weird.. What should I do and what kind of symptoms could these be???? -249241,What causes epithelial cell count to be high in a urine test at 25 weeks of pregnancy?,"Hello, You can safely use Gyno travocot cream in pregnancy. It is applied vaginally and is not much absorbed systemically. It contains isoconazole used to fight fungal infection and diflucortolone to reduce inflammation and swelling. It doesn't give any effects on the fetus. You can continue to use it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hello Doctor,I am 23 weeks pregnant and while sexual intercourse my vagina starts itching and burning inside after intercourse and becomes to swell. I discussed with my gyne and she prescribed me to use gyno-travocort cream, is it safe to use during pregnancy?" -98715,What causes huge lump above the coccyx on the lower back?,Hello...Its a Good thing observed by you....It seems to be lymph node from your mentioned history... but we have to concern about weight loss and joint pain...It may be due to some hidden malignency...Kindly consult ur family doctor and get investigated for Lymph node first... in form of local sonography or needle biopsy nd then after further investigation or treatment..... ,I have a kidney bean size hard immovable lump behind my left ear. Its not painful but I have had it for about 5 months and within the last year lost 46 pounds without changing anything and have been having horrible joint and lower back pain. I also have been extremely tired. What could the lump be? Just a lymph node? -46756,"Having rash on upper chest. Taking saphris, adderall. Quit smoking. Normal reaction?","Hi thanks for your query. You have rash on chest and neck, worse in the evening. Contact dermatitis has been ruled out. Both verapamil and hydrochlorthiazide can cause a skin rash. Other possibility can be ring worm, folliculitis,urticaria or scabies. You may consult your dermatologist for examination to find out the exact cause. If he feels that it may be due to verapamil or hydrochlorthiazide you may discuss it with your doctor for other substitute of these drugs, changing one at a time, it will help to know which drug is causing it.Hope this helps you. ","Skin rash for 7 months..mostly on chest and neck. Gets worse in evening. Treated by family doctor. Have seen dermatologist twice. Tried creams, oral antibiotics, antihistamines. Changed to recommended soap, face cream. Not wearing perfume or jewelry. Only medications are Verapamil and hydrochlorithiazide. Any suggestions?" -105045,What causes pressure on right side of rib cage and chest?,"Hello dearWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems more in relation with respiratory infection rather than simple asthma .* Needs work up with laboratory tests , x-ray chest ,pulmonary function test with or without diagnostic bronchoscopy .Hope this will help you .Welcome for further assistance .Regards dear . ","Hi, I have been suffering from a persistent cough for nearly two months now. I have been bringing up flem and suffering from asthma. My doctor has given me pendisilone to help with the asthma. I had antibiotics early on but they did not help. Now I am experiencing pain in my breast. Could this just be symptoms of a chest infection or something more?" -75342,"Spotting between periods, post sex. Pelvic exam shows cervical erosion. Can this affect fertility?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The mils spotting she is having is not likely to be due to utrogestan. Her other symptoms of vomiting may be caused by the tablet. the raised abdominal pressure during vomiting might have caused the bleeding. She needs to do a bed rest and watch her bleeding closely. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","Hi my wife is using utrogestan in our ivf and spotting started on Friday. A 5day Emb wast transferred on the 5/05 and she is due for her blood test on the 14/05. She has pink to dark brown string spotting for the past two days when she wipes after her wees. I ve been on the web and have a number of stories in pros and cons. We don t know what is happening. We also look,at her cycling calandar at it suggest that on the 11/05 was a optimum date for embo implant. The symptoms match what thensayn embo implant. She had a cramp for 10 to 15 mins followed by a raise in temperature and then she felt cold and after that she noticed pinkish spotting when she went to wee and than it turned brown and all shade of pink but no bright rend or no flow of blood. this morning she is aging she has a funny sour tast in her mouth when she drinks water. She is on utrogestan 3 x daily. Is she having her period and the utrogestan is stopping her or has the utrogestan irritated her untrue. Can some one please give a sound advice" -227134,Can consumption of kerosene cause low libido?,Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Have you had itching??? Redness?? Burning micturition?? History of multiple partners??? Most common causes for peeling of skin 1.fungal infection 2.STD3.contact dermatitis 4 .Penile psoriasis .It may be due to friction during intercourse also cause this problem. Consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. ,"goodmorning doctor, during the sex ,the skin on my pennis peeled of and started burning.This happened to me for the first time.I dont know where to go and which docter should i consult.I want to know wheather the skin gets healed by itself or should i consult a doctor. Thank you in advance" -116875,Can Xanax be taken before nuclear stress test?,"Hello, Pregabalin can cause side effects like unsteadiness, memory loss, lack of coordination etc. The alternative is non-opioid analgesics like Acetaminophen and topical analgesics like Lidocaine patch, at a dose of 1.8 % or 5 %-applied over the sites of pain for up to 12 consecutive hours per day. Capsaicin 8% patch -up to 4 patches are applied once for 30-60 minutes. Over the counter preparations (Iodex)of menthol, methyl salicylate though weaker have an effect on pain. Anti-depressants like Duloxetine, Amitryptiline have also been used for chronic pain and benefits are outweighed by side effects in most patients. Other anti-epileptic drugs besides pregabalin (as you are intolerant), are Oxcarbazepine, Carabmezapine, Lamotigrine, and lacosamide used for neuropathic pain with variable success. These are all prescription drugs. You can additionally go for complementary therapies for chronic pain like acupressure, meditation, yoga, massage, chiropractic, guided energy, and biofeedback. Hoarseness of voice and weight gain(6 kg) warrants exclusion of Hypothyroidism ( go for serum free T3,free T4 & TSH level). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist ","I STARTED TAKING LYRICA PREGABALIN ABOUT 4 TO 5 WEEKS AGO.HAVE SUFFERD WITH CHRONIC PAIN IN MOST OF MY JOINTS FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS NOW. OSTEO ARTHRITIS IN LEFT HIP BOTH KNEES. HAVE HAD TKR ON R/ KNEE. NOT SUCCSESFULL, STILL VERY PAINFULL WHEN BENDING. SPONDOLOSSIS IN MY BACK. BOTH L/R SHOULDERS TORN LIGARMENTS.THIS IS CAUSING PAIN IN MY NECK MOVEMENTS. HAVE MANY SLEEPNESS NIGHTS BECAUSE OF THE PAIN. I AM WORRIED ABOUT SOME OF THE SIDE AFFECTS OF THIS MED. LYRICA.. BED IS MY WORST ENEMEY. PAIN BECOMES WORSE. SOME SIDE AFFECTS SINCE I STARTED TAKING LYRICA. MEMORY LAPSE, DRY MOUTH, CONCENTRATION, PIN PRICKS NUMEROUS PARTS OF MY BODY,DROWSINESS,UNSTEADY ON MY FEET, ITCHING,HOARSNESS IN MY VOICE, WEIGHT GAIN OF 6 KIL, DIAREAHO AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, AND EVEN CONSTAPAITTION SOMETIMES I THINK I SHOULD STOP TAKING THIS MEDICATTION . YOUR ADDVICE WOULD BE MOST WELCOME. REGARDS PATRICK ARNEL.." -180907,"2 back surgeries for disk protrusions, still in pain. Can I ask a doctor to check my MRI and advice ?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I appreciate the amount of care you are taking to keep this problem in check.Various types of treatment are beneficial for cervical disc disease. Regular physiotherapy, including neck extension exercises are very useful. For pain relief, IFT and ultrasound are useful, traction is useful in some. Using a soft cervical collr, especially while traveling, is very useful.For severe pain, use of medications, such as pregabalin is useful.Regarding follow, MRI of cervical spine is useful. There is no need to do it on regular basis, it can be repeated as per need and on the basis of symptoms.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist ","Hi I have some cervical spine issues. Basically endplate osteophytic lipping C5 to C7 Exiting foramina severely stenosed towards left at C5/C6 and moderately towards right at C5/6 and towards left at C6/7. Diffuse disc bulge into the anterior spinal canal at C5/6 and C6/7 which causes effacement of thecal sac . Mild spinal canal stenosis . Results of MRI taken in 2008. A traumatic fishing trip in rough conditions was the event that caused neck and arm pain, headache etc.and awareness of issues. I am 56 year old female. Opted to do lifestyle changes rather than surgery as nerve conduction studies inconclusive. ie walking and swimming, keeping weight within normal limits. Loved my job but involved a lot of heavy work and overhead work so not working. Currently not taking any medication. Dont drink alcohol and non smoker. As rest of foramina generous I put this condition down to an incident in my early thirties where I was doing a standing transfer of a stroke patient who grabbed my neck and I strained against him instead of letting him fall to the floor. I remember making a GP apt. as I could not look over my right shoulder (trouble driving) and could only sleep on back without any pillows .Improved in a week. My question is this how often should I have follow up Xrays and is there anything else I can do to delay progression." -99067,What causes painful lumps on the waist?,"Hi.Both the things namely swollen glands on the right side of the neck and the pain in shoulder may be related. The reason being the swollen glands cause inflammation to nearby structure causing spasms of the muscles to cause nerve pinching syndrome or due to tightening of the muscles so much that the disc like symptoms are accentuated in pre-existing disc compression. I would advise you to get an clinical examination, MRI of the neck and the cervical spine and the cord; get started on antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. See for the results. If the lymph nodes do not regress with treatment ENAC may be needed to get the proper diagnosis and plan for the treatment. In the meantime put you right elbow and the arm in the sling to support the weight. ","could the two separate ailments Ive had since a flight from Quebec to Alberta 5 days ago be related to the travelling. I have a swollen gland on the right side of my throat / neck. Also, I have (for the same amount of time now) what feels like a pinched nerve in my shoulder. The pain travels down my arm at times. I expected to start feeling better by now, but am not. Could the 2 be related? and what treatment would you recommend. Hot bath helped for a bit with the shoulder, and have been using Chloraseptic spray for my throat to no avail." -232448,Is it normal to have occasional condensation of testis?,"Hi,It seems that there might having allergic reaction due to some insect bite giving edema on the part and severe itching.Apply ice pack on the affected part.Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or benadryl for a day or two.Ok and take care. ","Last night When I was sleeping I suspect a spider bit me in the testicles.They were really itchiy.Then throughout the day today My scrotum has been getting increasingly bigger and filled with fluid,now it is the size of a grapefruit.also seems to have a hard streak on the underside." -64252,"Suggest treatment for fever , cough and night sweats","The most important thing to do when you find a tick on you is to remove it. You can remove the tick yourself with a tick removal device or a set of tweezers. Grasp the tick close to the skin’s surface. Pull away from the skin, trying not to bend or twist the tick. Check the bite site to see if you left any of the tick’s head or mouthparts in the bite. If so, remove those. Clean the bite site with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.You do not need to take medicine or see a doctor for a tick bite unless you begin developing symptoms or do not want to remove the tick yourself. If you remove the tick yourself, be aware of any unusual symptoms, which might indicate you may have contracted a tick-borne illness as a result of the bite. ","For 3 weeks now, intense high fever on and off, muscle and joint pain. No appetite. Have had chest x ray nothing showed blood works just showed low Vitamin D. CT Scan has now showed pneumonia nodule (totally confused what that is) Been given antibiotics and nothing seems to be working. Originally told it might be tick fever" -245920,Diagnosed cyst in left ovary. History of cyst in right ovary and underwent surgery. Any natural remedy for curing?,"Hi,First of all I must congratulate you for having a good libido after 10 yrs of Type 2 DM. You are fortunate for the following facts:1) To get an erection, men need healthy blood vessels, nerves, male hormones, and a desire to be sexually stimulated. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control erection. Therefore, even if you have normal amounts of male hormones and you have the desire to have sex, you still may not be able to achieve a firm erection.2) Pt's with Type 2 DM usually suffer from - Premature ejaculation, where as you are c/o delayed ejaculation and that too with good libido.If you can't release your semen by regular intercourse - 1) Start intercourse only after fully aroused mentally (even though you have good libido) and think only sex (in any form) during intercourse 2) Oral and other ways can be tried.When God has given good libido and delayed ejaculation don't you think that it is too much to ask for a second erection within 1hr. Consider yourself that you are sex wise extraordinarily benefited and get satisfied and content with that.Best wishes ",I am 48 years old man and having diabetic type 2 last 10 years. I have good libido always but i could not have sex at 2nd time after even 1 hour. Iam getting good errection but i could not release my semen through intercourse. what are the best foods to get good volume and which are the best way to cum in the 2nd time without much efforts. Please advie. Thanks -17043,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -216968,How to get over the teeth rubbing problem during the night ?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the pain could be because of the bony spicule or pain at the site of injection. do saline gargling and take a course of analgesics and observe for 1 week, if it doesnt subside then consult a oral physician for further examination. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ","have had abscess on one molar for about 1 month took keflex and amoxil had molar removed 1 week ago, but am still getting pins and needles in the area and up the side of my face, went to dentist for follow up he said everything is healing well, but I wake up many times during the night from the pins and needles and also it happens at times when I'm eating or talking, I am scared it could be something more serious, can you please advise me what to do next as dentist is away for a few days" -234959,Unable to quit masturbation and getting depressed and frustrated. How to quit it?,"Hi,Masturbation is a habit and not the disease. Nothing bad happens after the masturbation. Then, why should you worry? Take it easy.Just relax after the event. Still, if you want to quit masturbation, you consult psychiatrist. Psychotherapy and anxiolytic medicine may be given to you by your doctor.I hope. You got my answer.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ",hi sir i am loosing sperm wantedly thrice in a week ..is it cause any health problem to me...? am doing this action at the age of 19 years old ...now my age is about 25 years will it leads any dangerous to me ....even i have healthy body after doing this also ..only the problem is am lean....please give me the solution to overcome this habbit -23471,Why do medications given after angioplasty make one sick?,"Hello. I have reviewed the detailed query and the attached picture. I have reviewed the medications patient is taking (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is no medicine that seems to be unnecessary. All are needed for the patient. That is why the physician has prescribed these medicines. Feeling unwell and loss of appetite have a lot of reasons and can be due to any one of them. The patient's heart is also one of them. Certain medications also have a side effect of loss of appetite and feeling sick. The age of the patient and recent angioplasty adds up to the symptoms. To me, there seems no need for medication change (and this is based on the limited information provided about the patient. I do not have knowledge about patient's past medical history, recent health issues other than the heart, status of kidneys, liver, and lungs. To start or stop any medication we need to know the health status of all the body organs). I would recommend to regularly check the patient's blood pressure, blood sugar levels and other routine blood work. Consult back to his cardiologist in a couple of weeks. This visit is recommended post-angioplasty to see if everything is alright. He would do an echocardiography, EKG (electrocardiogram) and other heart tests to see all is as it should be. Hope it helps. Please feel free to ask more if you need further assistance. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor,The patient underwent angioplasty two months ago. The medication provided makes the patient unwell and there is a loss of appetite. We need proper medicine advise." -254750,Can the mifegest kit cause continuous bleeding?,"Hello dear.Understand your concernsLook dear,It not necessary to take bith control pill for 3 months.you can take it for 1 month also.but I advised you, to convince your partner to use condom to prevent the pregnancy & also prevent sexual transmitted diseases.This is also feel you fearless about worries of your parents also.I hope this will help you.ThanksDr.sagar ","My boyfriend I have been together for a year and a half and were starting to think about having sex the only problem is I want to get birth control and I don t want my parents to find out. how much is birth-control? I ve been told it takes three months to work, three months is around the time were thinking about having it will I need to continue taking it after a month, like will I have to take it for 3 months in order for it to work?" -227916,What causes sperm color variation?,a reddish brown semen is propably due to prostatitis or bleeding in the prostate or seminal vesicle.. he needs to have an ultrasound on his pelvis immediately to see if there is a prostatic tumor ,"my husband had testicle masses and ultrasound said malignacy is not excluded or possible lymphangiomas. dr. decided on his own to cut on the scrotum and said he removed a spermatocele. path report did not agree with his finding. Decided to go to Houston dr because pain never stopped and another lump was coming up. Had surgery in houston to remove absess, then a week later went to er because of the severe pain. next week had orchiectomy with removal of testicle, epididmysis and spermatic cord, now have somthing growing around ingunia canal and radiologist said not hernia, now have brownish/red sperm. what is going on?" -176583,What causes tingling sensation in fingers and feet?,Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.The symptoms you are reporting seem related to a lumbar herniated disc.I recommend a lumabr MRI to rule out this eventulity. Hope this helpseish you the best health ,"Hi doc, I have severe pain in my right buttocks and numbness in my left leg right down to my toes. When I walk it feels like a band is tightening around my upper leg and prevents me from walking normally. I had two incidents where my legs just caved in. Tenderness and back pain." -237163,Could stress cause feeling of bug crawling in ear?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Aspergers syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder. poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech patterns, difficulty in reading, fewer facial expressions, unusual sensitivity to stimuli etc are common symptoms.Because of the vividness of this problem, there is no specific methods of treatment. The following are usually applied. parent education and training specialized educational interventions social skills training language therapy sensory integration training for younger kids, usually performed by an occupational therapist, in which they are desensitized to stimuli to which they're overly sensitive psychotherapy or behavioral/cognitive therapy for older kids Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","i was speaking with my best friend about some bad things that were happening, and him asking questions like ""why do i do this"". he has aspergers syndrome, and was ""officially"" diagnosed by a doctor. he told me that i have a whole lot of the same symptoms that he does, and that i might possibly have AS as well.the symptoms we share are things like--difficulty understanding certain types of sarcasm and jokes, difficulty reading people/understanding body language, apparently odd gait/posture, intense and limited interests, and social anxiety.do you think he is right?" -252774,Are there any risks in taking cerezette?,"Hi,Your HCG levels seem to be increasing as expected. You do not need to repeat them. Some women have no symptoms of pregnancy. It is perfectly normal not to have any. You should get an ultrasound scan done to know about the location, size and number of pregnancies.Hope this helps.Regards. ","Hi I m 6weeks pregnant but dont feel pregnant (have no symptoms), is it normal? Also, how many times should I check my HCG? Checked 3 times and got 720, 2500 and 7400 on days 12, 16 and 19 post embryo transfer (ivf). Are these levels ok? Does it look like a twin pregnancy? Thanks! Lynn" -17693,Is it fine to practice swimming after my night shift?,Hello. For further information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hi doctor,I am a 28 year old female. I am a nurse and frequently works in night shifts. I am trying hard to include sports in my life. I usually swim, and I need to work harder to swim to lose the extra weight. I gained weight because of my sedentary lifestyle. Will it be fine to swim after 12 hours shift?" -63935,"Suggest cure for cold,fever and cough","Welcome to HCM.I have noted your question.Swine flu mostly affects the respiratory system.It is caused by Virus H1N1 strain.Its symptoms are similar to like getting a cold(fever,sore throat,Generalised body weakness,cough,headache) but on not receiving treatment can become severe resulting in dyspnea,diarrhea is a new complain arising due to recent strain of swine flu virus.Its epidemic is mostly seen during winter season but recent strain has been seen infecting people in summer season too.Susceptible population include children,people with comobidities(diabetes,Asthma,Cradiac disorders).Thanks.regards. ","My son is doing a research paper on the Swine Flu. We're trying to find out which organs and body systems are affected by the virus, its symptoms, which part of the population is affected (gender, age, etc.), and if the epidemic only occurs at a certain time of the year. Thank you." -225769,What causes reduction in semen volume during ejaculation?,"Hello, It could be an abscess or furuncle. Nothing much to worry as the condition respond well to antibiotics. Consult a urologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","There are alot of very tiny pus filled white dots right beneath the head of my penis when then foreskin is pulled back. The skin there is red and a bit of mild pain is there while on intercourse. It doesn't bother or irritate me, but it is pretty freaky... it is ALOT of white dots. perhaps this could have something to do with it? Any medicine or cream?" -82210,"Have kidney stones. Used Stonvil. Taking ayurvedic medicine for prostate, fatty liver and sugar. No improvement","Hi, Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. Usually stents do not cause any harm. Rarely it can cause discomfort during urination or mild fever. As a precaution, pls speak to your doc and have the medicines handy just in case. Wishing you good health, Regards DR GS ","Hi, I have a 6mm kidney stone that has been found by default, and is not causing much trouble at the moment. I have had 2 sessions of lithotripsy with no result, so they will probably go in and retrieve the stone next week. My question is that I am supposed to go to Chicago and then to Guatamala where I will need to still have a stent in place. Should I risk travelling with this ?? Or stay home near to proper medical advice. Thanks ME" -43706,Is there any permanent cure for psoriasis ?,hi; Psoriasis is an auto-immune skin disorder difficult although not impossible to cure.Please under stand that for psoriasis there is always some underlying cause which is acting against our body.It can be mental stress;odd work conditions ;allergy ;grief .Once the cause is controlled psoriasis can be controlled .As for drug allergy of sulfonamide group (what you say sulfur) it is inborn & cannot be corrected (at least no documented treatment available).Still in Homoeopathy they say it can get cured . thanks ,"psoriasis , with allergy in sulfur drugs, on toe to knee, can it be cured/reduced?" -77816,"What causes flank pain, low urine output and edema?","Such a severe weight loss in a span of 5 months definitely needs further evaluation. Common causes are tuberculosis hyperthyroidism and any cancer. Renal failure induced loss of appetite leading to weight loss is also possible but such a severe weight loss is very rare. Regarding kidney condition ,don't worry. At age 80 with the mentioned Renal function, he can lead the life without dialysis for 2-3 years. I believe that your renal failure and weight loss are related and proper evaluation and treatment may lead to improvement of your Renal function.Consult general physician/nephrologist for further evaluation.All the best. If you have any questions feel free to consult me. ","my dad is 80 and he only has 25 to 30% of his kidneys working,doesn't want to do anything about it.He has lost 50 pounds in the last 5 months. he went from a 46 inch waist to a 36 inch waist. he does get around and still drives,do we have to be worried about him.thank you." -224790,What causes lack of orgasm during intercourse in a 16 year old?,"Hello,It could be simply because of mild injury or irritation during oral sex. There can be redness due to inflammation during oral sex. It disappear after sometime in your case. So no need for any further investigation according to my opinion. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ","Within the past month after my wife (of 26 years) gives me oral sex, I get a redness on the tip of my penis. It clears up after a few days, but when she does it again it happens again. It does not happend during normal sex. It does not appear to be spreading, and does not hurt." -10783,I have irregular periods and waiting for pap smear. Should I worry about uterine or cervical cancer?,"Hello. You should not be afraid of pap smear, having pap smear test does not mean cancer it is only a routine check-up. Your irregular cycles may be due to the hormonal problem, and there is no relation with cancer. You should do an ultrasound test of the pelvis and blood tests for sugar PP (postprandial), TSH (thyroid-stimulating), prolactin, and testosterone. Depending on the report, treatment is available. ","Hello doctor,I am 24 years old. For the past two years, I have been having an irregular period cycle. My doctor recently suggested me to get my exam Pap smear. I have gained 60 pounds in the last three years. When I was younger, I had the HPV shots. I am nervous about the pap smear and having an irregular period cycle. Should I be worried about uterine cervical cancer? I have not lost weight. I do not have pain. I recently had a yeast infection, and I am still healing from that.So when I had intercourse last time I felt a little discomfort in a certain position. I started spoofing today, and I am having normal PMS symptoms sensitive boobs, and I do not bleed in between things. I read that cervical cancer takes 15 years to be invasive, and I am scared." -131269,Need treatment for chronic cough with asthma and allergies,"Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your daughter's history and would like to make suggestions for her as follows:1. First of all, I would like to know more about your daughter like - Does she have nose allergies - running nose, nose obstruction, sneezing, etc? What are the medications she is on, as some medicines can have side-effects like light-headedness.2. Were I treating her, I would suggest her regular montelukast and review her medicines to know whether they are causing side effects.3. If she has nose obstruction, I would suggest her daily steam inhalation.4. I would also measure her blood pressure in lying down and upright position, to know whether she has postural variations in blood pressure causing lightheadedness.5. Taking plenty of fluids during day to maintain hydration is also very important.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to her.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish your daughter the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ","My teen daughter (14 yrs) has been experiencing lightheadedness/headaches for a few months now. The lightheadedness has been much worse this past week, especially when she gets up and stays up too long. I told her to concentrate on always getting up slowly and staying hydrated. She is also on her menses right now. She was diagnosed with bronchospasms last year, and has to take her inhaler before she does any exercise or sports. The other night she said it was hard to breathe. I think I need to take her to see a doctor soon. Thank you for all your help with this very disconcerting matter. I want her to be healthy, happy and well." -222002,What is this black dot near my titanium plate after undergoing jaw surgery ?,"Hi, Gingival enlargement could be due to various reasons- Drugs for hypertension, epilepsy could result in gingival enlargement.Leukemia can result in gingival enlargement, Presence of calculus results in an inflammed gingiva. So pl consult your dentist at the earliest. ",my gums are swollen twice d heighht of teeth. I cannot chew anything... And also it is paining a lot. Can you suggest me anything. my sore of left teeth has swollen up that i cannot chew anything. Its just double of my teeth and also paining a lot. -3782,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -153103,"Is extreme vertigo, related to neck stiffness and soreness?","Hello, I suggest you make an echo doppler to see if you have any problems. Wearing tight socks disturbs proper blood circulation in your legs and feet. Maybe this is the reason for your pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician ","I noticed an aching in my leg after wearing knee high stockings to work one day. It has been 2 weeks and still is aching. I m worried that I might have a blood clot but I don t see any bruising or noticeable swelling. I am 27 yrs and in good shape, but I am a smoker" -28971,My sister feels depressed after marriage. How to deal with this?,Hello. For further information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ,"Hi doctor,Three years ago, my sister got married. But, her marriage lasted only for one month. According to her, the boy was not physically and mentally fit. So, she came back to live with us. She was very mentally disturbed at that time. A few months back, her second marriage got fixed again, and the bridegroom is our relative that is, the son of my mother's brother. She got married a month ago. Now, she is getting depressed again. Everything is perfect with the boy and his family. But she is getting mentally ill day by day. She starts blaming herself for the failure of her first marriage and is getting depressed. We are not able to judge her behavior. Does she have any kind of mental problem? How to deal with this situation? She was perfectly alright just before the marriage. Please suggest." -15718,My partner gets pain on penetration after a period of abstinence. Why?,"Hi. At 55 years of age, it is vital to know whether she has reached menopause or still she gets her menses. Even perimenopausal status itself can cause atrophic vaginitis. It results in vaginal dryness and mucous atrophy. The second reason can be PID (pelvic inflammatory disease). It can also initiate a deep pain during penetration. Due to prolonged abstinence, the vagina muscles can be tight, and it can also cause vaginismus. All these features are needed to be evaluated and ruled out before proceeding further. ","Hi doctor, I am a 58-year-old male. I am healthy, and I do not have erection issues. My partner is 55 years old, and she is healthy. She visited an obstetrician and gynecologist last month. She is celibate for about six years. But now, we are living together for seven months, and we are trying to have a more physical relationship. On my first attempt, she had pain during initial penetration. During my second attempt, she allowed for penetration up to four inches, and she was very comfortable to have further penetration. During the next attempt, she started to have pain even beyond one inch of penetration. Can I know whether inserting finger during lubrication make intercourse uncomfortable during initial penetration?" -17049,I feel urethral discomfort after hand job. Should I be concerned about STI?,Hi. For further information consult a HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I received a hand job from a mysterious individual, and afterward, I put hand sanitizer all over my groin area. I think I put some in my urethra as well. Later that night I noticed a dull discomfort in my urethra, but nothing painful. It does not hurt when I pee. It has been a day now with the same symptom. Should I be concerned about STI? Do you think the hand sanitizer caused it?" -133132,Is asthalin inhaller safe to use in children?,"Hi, stop applying any creams or chemicals. Wash with cold water for 6-8 times a day. For allergy take antihistamine tablet like cetrizine or loratidine. If severe you can apply topical steroids like mometazone or betamethazole. These will help to reduce allergic responce.If more severe symptoms then even oral steroids will help you.Hope this helps you.Regards ","Hi,i usually get pimples on my face, i used extra virgin olive oil fr a week.. NW my face got full allergy nd small bumps.. I exactly don't knw the reason for the allergy.. It getting worse day by day nd am nt using anything except aloevera...Do help me to get rid in short period.." -6582,I maintain my erection for only for three minutes. Do I need treatment?,"Hello. As you mentioned, three minutes erection is within normal limits. So you do not need any medication for this. However, you can do lifestyle modifications to manage your high blood pressure, and it will also help you with this problem. Do regular exercise. Take a healthy diet and avoid any substance use. Some exercise such as kegel exercises (pelvic-floor exercise) is also helpful; you can read about this and can start practice. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am not able to do intercourse with my wife for three months. My erection lasts only for three minutes, and then it will come down. How to increase erection for a longer period to have proper intercourse. Should I need to take any treatment? Please guide." -90515,Prescribed Heptral for fatty liver. Excreting the whole tablet without digestion in stools. Solution?,"Hi. Is there any possible cause for hyperbilirubinemia such as chronic alcohol abuse or viral Hepatitis.? You should do further tests such as US or CT scan to see is there any sign of liver cirrhois. This all can cause bloating and abdominal discomfort. If you have jaunduce, dark urine or itchy skin then you need to go to hospital. ",I have a bilirubin level at 3.1 and I feel bloated and can t eat that much only a little food makes me feel bloated. Before my travels on monday I drank a lot and took an imodium because I get travelers diarrea alot and took a dramamine before my travels and then I started feeling bloated. And the military checked my bilirubin levels and they are high. Should I be worried? -79279,What could cause a lower back pain accompanied by a tender back?,"Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic! To really determine if there is infection in the urine, you'll have to do a urine culture. This is the gold standard to confirm a urine infection. Blood in the urine may accompany pus cells. Although the presence of pus cells and bacteria would hint that an infection is present. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes ","My son had a kidney stone removed after having a stent put in for a week. Then he got sick with a stomach virus, I guess, or could it be an infection from kidney. Urgent care dr. said it could be from kidney, urologist says it can t be because there s no blood in his urine. He s on antibiotics. Does he have to have blood in his urine to have the infection be related to the kidney? Thank you, Carol" -82191,"Pain in lower abdomen, burning sensation while urinating. Could it be kidney stones or UTI ?","Hi, Welcome to HCM Your mother is having Hypertension and Diabetes long standing( Duration of disease) can cause renal failure and when kidney fail there is Anemia because of hormone deficiency called Erthropoitin. That is why she requires Procrit is to be given to treat Anemia, This is good drug to treat anemia due to kidney failure other wise you need to give blood . We should keep her blood pressure controlled by medications and also keep her blood sugar also with in desirable range. Kidney failure may not be reversible but can always slow it's progression and prepare for Hemodialysis in case kidney failure worsens. Take care of diet fluid restriction,low protein,low Potassium diet as advised by your doctor. Take care of her. Good Luck ","Hello. Mom suffers from a RBBB , right bundle branch blockage....she also suffers from diabetes and hypertension . A few years ago (6) her kidneys failed and well fluids entered her lungs and consequently, she is anemic to the point she must be injected with Procrit every other week. Could her blockage be a result of well frankly all of the above? Susan" -103305,Does CPAP help for better sleep and avoid snoring?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. By your history and description, you are having uncontrolled COPD. COPD needs multidisciplinary approach. First get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need long acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Enroll in Pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. Vaccinate yourself with pneumococcal and influenza vaccines to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infection. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","hy i am darmesh suffering from copd , my problem is regular cough , fatige and breathing conjetion. i am enable to work since last 6 months and have symtoms since last 12 years when i was 28 years old , i started smoking at early age at 14 year , i left smoking 5 year back but no improvmentplease advise" -115960,Will taking rigevidon pills the same time everyday have impact on effectiveness of the pill?,"Hi,I can understand your concern regarding the clearance time of lovastatin. Approximately 61 hours. The widely used cholesterol lowering medication Lovastatin half-life is reported to be of 13.37 hours and it takes about four and a half half-lives for its clearance from the body system which comes around 60 hours. However, the total recovery from the lovastatin induced muscle weakness, fatigue etc will take about 2 to 3 weeks from the day of stopping the drug.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","How long does it take for lovastatin to get out of your system after you stop taking it? Is there any chance of recovery from severe muscle weakness, fatigue, memory loss, confusion, tremors, etc. caused by this drug? Time on the med was about 3 months, 83 year old female." -93670,Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the breast,"hi.based from your description, it could be hidradenitis suppurativa. these lesions come from infected hair follicles (usually after shaving or when hair is accidentally pulled out or secondary to chemical irritants), progressing to cystic and/or abscess formation. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and/or surgical (incision/excision and drainage) management will be directed accordingly. a good hygiene must also be maintained.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",For the last month I have had several different sized lumps under both arms and one on the side of my breast. They come and go and are extremely painful. My skin over each lump turns red but they never come to the surface. I ve changed deodorant 4 times and they always come back. I m terrified... -105455,Suggest remedies for COPD,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright with counseling and drugs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","ok ive been having chest weird pains for a while.it feels like icant really breathe when i can if i try to sleep but if i try to stay awake and keep my mind concentrating on jusst breathing , idont really sleep but kinda go into this weird state where iam aware of my surounding buut not asleep either" -48785,What causes migraine and abnormal EKG s?,"Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to an inner ear disorder. For this reason, if the episode repeats, I would recommend consulting with an ENT specialist and performing labyrinthine tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","hi, i was running and jumping and i got a little tired but i felt better after a while. Then i started to run and jump again and I got dizzy so i stopped and sat down but it didnt help so I went to the restroom to splash cold water on my face but i didnt work and then i fell and was having trouble breathing when my friends helped me get up i couldnt feel my hands or feet they were tingling. I felt good during the whole day and i ate and had a good sleep. What could I have? What should I do other than go to the doctor?" -229007,Is 4 inch penis size during erection normal?,"Dear, We understand your concernsI went through your details. It is quite normal that the testicles shrink. Each testicles could shrink its own or shrink one by one. Shrinkage is attributable to many things including outside temperature or dryness. Nothing to worry because it is common. You must be worried about the shrinking and therefore you are having the weird feeling. Unless there is pain or drawing feeling, nothing to worry at all. You may consult an urologist for confirmation.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care. ","My right testicle doesnt hurt, It just feels wierd. kind of like it has dropped down. and i have a wierd sensation from my testicle towards my leg on my rt side. It has an odd sensation in the tubing that comes our of my testy if that makes any sense.. what is wrong with me?" -179519,What does it mean to have broad-based protrusion without spinal canal stenosis with focal fluid?,"HI!I read carefully your query and I am so sorry for your daughter .I think that she is in hospital now and she need very special attention becouse;- Cerebral contusion is a heavy disease end need intensive treatment.- Edema who follow trauma may cause other vascular occlusion who cause other cerebral infarct.The solution is to take her in intensive care unit and follow up from reanimator, neurosugicalist, neurologist and treatment depend from the situation.Wishing all best for your daughter.Dr Ilirian ","I want to expain this MRI of my daughter (20 years),of head injury as a result of crash MRI Report of the Brain Reveals; =Right fronto-partietyal subdural collection is seen displaying CSF like signalintensity (low and high Slon both T1 and T2 Wls respectively and low Sl on axial FLAIR0. = The right insula is the seat f an ill-defined infra- axial abnormal Sl, displaying iso-intense Sl on T1 Wl and high Sl on T2 Wl and more high Sl on axial FLAIR ………???Cerebral contusion versus ischemic area." -182438,"Pain, fever at the top of the head, increased pressure medicines, no relief. Advice?","Hi Yours is a post spinal fusion status ( operated twice) and now have developed sharp pain , burning sensation and spasticity of lower limbs. At the first place were you operated upon at the same spinal segment twice or it was different segment? What the spinal segment? What was the cause - Intervertebral disc prolapse or tumor? Surgeries usually are taken up in cases of intervertebral disc prolapse when all other conservative managements fails or when there is a severe spinal canal stenosis. It is also not uncommon to land up with a 'failed back syndrome' in post operative cases. Whatever the case now you need to get the following investigations done: 1. MRI Lumbo-sacral spine (plain). 2. X-Ray lumbo-sacral spine (AP and Lateral) See a neurosurgeon with the report and get a proper neurological evaluation done. As for the present treatment options, it is possible only after getting a detailed history regarding the previous surgery , seeing present scan reports and doing a clinical evaluation . Thanks. ","For the past three months, it has been very hard to walk. I am only 38 years old. I have had two spinal fusions in 2005 and 2007. Someone rear ended me leading to these surgeries. I am now experiencing very sharp pains in my feet . Burning from my lower spine to my thighs, and it feels like the tendons are super tight to where my legs just don t seem like they want to work. Standing from a laying down or sitting position is almost unbareable. Once I get walking it all calms down, but it takes about a minute or two." -242068,Why is my mother telling absurd stories even after taking shicalm plus for acute mental disorder?,"HiThanks for choosing healthcare disorderI think, in her case, she may have underline depression. Chances of ativan withdrawal are very less due to just 3 weeks of intake and chances of dependence in three weeks are less. In depression, normally at old age, patients feel excessive worries and have bad dream. In that case, she needs one antidepressant. She can take antidepressant with sedative effect like mirtazapine or trazodone. Rest discuss with her psychiatrist. In case you need our help, you can consult us.RegardsDr. Abhishek Kapoor ","My 91 year old mother stopped taking 3 Ativan a night about 3 weeks ago. She was using them for sleeping. Now she cannot sleep much, acting very anxious, wants someone beside her at all times and has bad dreams when she does sleep a couple of hours. Drs. say that the Ativan would be out of her system within a couple of days since stopping. Antidepressants are the worst for her now. Very bad reactions from 1 pill of 2 different products. Will the symptoms go away or does she need something to counter this?" -33731,How to go for a healthy pregnancy without any failures?,"Hi,If you are planning for a next pregnancy then you should start taking folic acid supplements prior to getting pregnant by 3 months and continue taking folic acid supplements in the first three months of pregnancy.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ",I am 25 yrs old and got pregnant. I was nearly 6 weeks pregnant but my hcg level was only 24. Nd suddenly after 2 days I miscarried. My menstrual cycle lasts for nly 2 days permonth and have 27 days cycle. My doctor told may be due 2 some minor deficiency I hcg was very low. Me nd my husband are planning for next pregnancy. How to move further for a healthy pregnancy without any failures. Plz help me -134872,"Feeling giddy, black outs. Have asthma. vertin prescribed. Further treatment?","hello,This may be a late hypersensitive reaction to the mosquito bite.There is itching and rash over the arms, back and legs.It may also be from any other allergy.It is basically urticaria a hypersensitivity skin reaction to any type of allergen.It may be food, insect bite, pollens, new cloths.If possible find out the allergen and avoid exposure to the allergen. ","Hi,I've just got back from Egypt, where I did get a few mosquito bites on my legs but they weren't itchy and were managed with anti histamine cream and spray. This morning alot of big red itchy spots have appeared on my legs, arms and back and are pretty unbearable. My flight back was last night and I was fine, the itching only started this afternoon. Could it be anything but mosquitoes or something else?" -50430,What does high cholesterol level indicate?,Kindly mention the age of the patient and the current medications she is taking with the duration. It should always be remembered that undue emotional or psychological stress for prolonged periods in type A personality people is a contributory factor in poor control of blood pressure. In my opinion the patient also needs empathetic psychological support by professionals along with optimising her blood pressure medications. For any further assistance feel free to ask the details. Regards. ,"Please help my mom has just been hospitalized with high blood pressure, meds are not helping. Primary care physician and endocrinologist are not sure what to do. Please help !!!!!! Her small grandchild who has lost one grandparent is in tears. Please Help !!!" -215485,Suggest treatment for swelling and pain in jaw after root canal treatment,This is because of poor brushing habit.you have to brush properly wirh proper technique.horizontal as well as vertical. ,"I used to brush the roof of my mouth when I was younger everyday. I was never taught how to brush my teeth. Now that I'm older a lot of times when I'm eating the roof of my mouth will hurt really bad. I know it's from brushing the roof of my mouth, but I was just wondering if there was anything I could do about it? The pain hurts so bad I can't eat and by the time I can my food is cold." -149445,How to cure sickle cell anemia?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understand your concern.The Blood pressure of 134/74 is normal.Nothing to worry about this.Your previous anti hypertensives seems to be not sufficient to reduce your blood pressure to normal.That is why your treating doctor added Clonidine 0.1 mg with Enalapril every night.in ER, Clonidine is given to you to reduce the blood pressure to normal.Because high blood pressure can cause strokes and heart attacks.Check your blood pressure regularly.Have annual cardiac evaluation with electrocardiogram, echo cardiogram ans treadmill stress test.Continue the medicines prescribed by your treating doctor.Exercise regularly. Try to cut down the oily and deep fried foods.Hope this helps.Please write back for further queries.Wishing you good health. ",I take 100 mg of Atenolol daily and 20 MG OF Enalapril twice daily. My blood pressure spiked to 223/112 and I went to the ER. They gave me 2 tabs of clonidine to bring it down. Tonight my blood pressure is 134/74 after taking my last dose of Enalapril. The Dr I went today told me to take the clonidine 0.1 mg in addition to my nightly Enalapril before bed. Will the clonidine make my blood pressure too low? -103304,What caused chest pain radiating to my arm?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. The way you are describing your symptoms, there is very high possibility of sleep apnea in your case. Sleep study is must for the diagnosis of sleep apnea. And based on severity on sleep study, titration with BiPAP /CPAP is done.So CPAP will definitely help you but for exact titration of CPAP pressures, you need sleep study. So CPAP use is must in your case.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I am having some issues sleeping, snoring and at times waking up almost feeling like I have to gasp for air. Is there a way for me to get a cpap to see if that will help me sleep better. I am a pretty busy father with 4 kids will a full time job and find it difficult to break out for a night for a sleep test... what do you think?" -229757,What causes penis ejecting fluid when applying pressure to pass stool?,HelloI had gone through your question very diligently and I will definitely help you in best possible wayIf you can upload a photograph and provide me more information so that I will be able to tell you more accuratelyIs it growing in size or its of constant size since you have seen?Does it oozes blood or any kind of discharge?In my opinion if it is confined to foreskin only than it can be removed surgically with circumcision.Hope this answers your questionwaiting for your replyBest wishes ,"I have had a bump at the end of my uncircumsized penis where I think the dorsal vein ends at the tip since I was a virgin, there is no pain, and over the years since I became sexually active, no one has ever gotten anything from me (no std etc tested clean etc) so I was curious what this bump was, and if it will ever go away or if getting circumsized would get rid of it" -250583,Can Progesterone pill help in conceiving?,"Hi.Haha, strone 200 is not a pain killer and it will only support your pregnancy making it safer and preventing various complications, so please do start it :)Best wishes. ",I am 5 weeks and 3 days pregnant now. i had a little pain in my stomac around 2 weeks. My doctor told me to take the tablets Folycel and Strone 200 daily night. She asked me to take rest. i took rest for 2 days.Now i feel better that i didnt feel any pain except when getting up or sitting(light pain). I am not taking the tablets as of now. whether i need to take the tablet Strone 200? -47746,What causes high BP of 160/110 with vomiting and stress?,"Hello, That further changes are needed to your therapy. In this regard, I would suggest increasing the dose of CTD to 25mg daily and add moxonidine 0.4 one tab in the evening. I would also recommend performing some blood lab tests in order to investigate the possible causes underlying high blood pressure values: -complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction - blood electrolytes for possible imbalance - kidney and liver function tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","My mother has problem of high blood pressure. It used to be very high in the range of 200/120, now it has reduced to 170/90, but its not reducing any further even after increasing medicine. The medicine being taken are as per the following at present: Stamlo 10 mg - 1 per day CTD 12.5 mg - 1 per day Telma 80 mg - 1 per day Arkamin - 0.1 mg - 3 per day (since 15 days) Please advise." -135818,Have cold and runny nose. Any effective medicine or nasal spray?,Hello This redness on upper lip may be due to allergy to seafood soup or old air freshner. Now I would suggest you to give her an antiallergic like fexofenadine or cetrizine syrup for 2-3 days after a pediatrician consultation and watch for the increase in size of lesion any respiratory difficulty etc. Avoid sea food and other allergens. Regards ,"Hi, My 4.5 year old daughter has suddenly developed a red/maroon moustache kid of rash on her upper lip / under her nose . We had a buffet lunch. She had seafood soup, chicken /cottage cheese starters, jelly desert, ice cream and tased a few other items. She also inhaled from close proximity an old air freshner in the car. We saw the redness 30 minutes after the lunch and within 10 minutes of her inhaling the sir freshner. Now, after 2 hours the redness is still there of the same intensity and in the same area (hasn t spread). My wife says that she had noticed slight pink-ness on the upper lip in the restaurant itself. Please advise. Thanks" -225117,What causes loss of erection while putting on condom?,"Hello, Wet dreams and nocturnal emission is common and there is nothing to worry about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist ",i am a 17 year old male who has been having wet dreams about twice a week i first started to masturbate when i was 13 years old two years after i have decided to stop now i have been having wet dreams and can't stop the reason i want them to stop is because i also have OCD so every time i have a wet dream i have to cancel all my planes for that day and go in the shower shave all my leg hair and my private area and then take a four hour shower mostly focusing on my private area. so can you please help because this is really bothering me -109391,What causes tightness around my chest while eating?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of gastritis is more. But better to get done ecg to rule out heart diseases because left sided chest discomfort is common in heart diseases. If ecg is normal then no need to worry much for this. Possibility of gastritis and hyperacidity is more. Your pain is subsided by water intake. Water dilutes the acid in the stomach and hence subside the pain. So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Start proton pump inhibitors. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid stress and tension. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","curious as to what this may be...I have been having a dull ache under my left rib cage and it seems to only happen when i don't drink enough water? ...if i drink water it seems to get a little more tolerable, but doesn't completely go away...any idea as to what they may be?" -27752,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -157736,What can I do to alleviate pain and warm sensation on the feet?,"Hi, If he is having difficulty in breathing and pain in the chest and arm it may be a sign of pulmonary embolism or heart attack. It is really important that he gets an ECG done and a visit and a physical exam at the emergency department to make sure about the illness. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammad Mostafa Ansari Ramandi, Cardiologist ",Hello my husband just had surgery on his lef and his blood pressure is significatly liwer on one side and he insited on being discharged from the hospital he is home and everytime he gets up he is clamy and pale and has heart attack symtoms heaviness in his cheast hard to breath. Pain in his arm and shoukder and neck. Is he i imediate danger he wont ket me take him back in -157621,What causes severe pain in a toe joint after a Cartiva implant?,"Hello, The pain in tailbone can happen due to coccydynia or constipation. Doing a hot compress and avoiding sitting on hard surfaces will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I’m currently 29 weeks pregnant, and about a week and a half ago I started to notice tailbone pain. It wasn’t too bad at first, I just thought it was from my ligaments loosening from relaxin. But now, it hurts so much worse. It hurts sitting, standing, walking, all the time. It’s also not right on my tailbone anymore. I received an Rhogam injection last week in my right buttocks cheek, and after that I noticed a hard bump under my skin on the right buttocks cheek right next to the crack, almost in between my buttocks right under the tailbone (not on my tailbone at all). It’s not the injection site. There’s no redness and no swelling really, and also there’s no drainage or any signs that it’s there besides the really intense aching and occasional stinging (like someone is poking it with a needle). Tylenol helps a bit. I tried an Epsom salt bath and that didn’t help at all. What could it be?" -165627,What causes knees to give way after a bug bite episode?,I wish you meet up a neruologist and take his assistance. you can make up and appointment with Dr. ragahavendra in vikram hospital Bangalore. he is a well known neurologist and a kind person from heart. there is another person for this Neurological issue is Dr. Rajesh iyer in the same hospital. I am myself a physical therapist. I recommend if you can meet these two people or either of it they will surely be of help. if you can find a physiotherapist close by you can take his help for helping your child and making him strong. hope I answered your query. ,"Good Morning. I am RK Mishra from Patna, India. My son aged 6 yrs+ has been diagnosed as high CPK ranging from 2000 to 12000 as per three different clinical tests. Local Dr has identified as Becker Type Muscular Dystrophy. Unable to understand, what should we do now? The condition of child is quite normal in walking however after playing, he complains of pain in leg. Kingly guide us. RK Mishra" -219887,What is the remedy for soreness on the palate ?,"hi, as your gums behind the last molar is swollen it suggests of pericoronitis or may be the last molar is errupting and also you feel pain in your throat that could be a reaction of your immune system to 3rd molar erruption.you please star warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day and also consult your dental surgeon in the meanwhile you can take some pain killer for relief. wishing for your better health ","On the right side of my teeth, just behind my last molar my gum is swollen. The swelling is not red (its the color of healthy gums), and has pus (I assume, because I have a constant bad taste in my mouth). When I close my mouth, I can feel it hitting my top gum. The swelling popped up virtually overnight, and is in just that one spot. It has a throbbing feeling and slight pain on the right side of my jaw and the swelling is just barely over the edge of my back molar. I have no difficulty opening/closing or moving my jaw in any way. My throat just barely aches on and off, like that just-before-you-get-a-cold feeling. All of my adult teeth have grown in. I thought it was gingivitis, then thought that it had something to do with wisdom teeth, but I'm only 15. I have braces. I'm female and 15 years old. Should I see the dentist?" -226522,How to treat pain and swelling of testis after surgery?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For sexual desire masturbation is safe and pleasure giving procedure. You should try to avoid less porn if masturbation is leading fatigue like bad effect on body. Yoga and meditation will be beneficial. So it can be controllable but you should have desire to control it. Make short and long term goals. Consult psychiatrist for your counselling and examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Hello, I am a 38 yo white heathly attractive male who masturbates at least twice a day or more. I am not promiscuous, not as in my younger days...now I just watch internet porn or think about it. I Love sex and have since I can remember back to five years old playing with girls. I expected the intesity to lessen with age, but I have come to find out it is not and I am more and more beginning to embrace my nature as it seems this is how I am wired. Will the fire ever subside?" -84924,What causes high gamma gt and SGPT in blood test results?,"Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.Yes,it may indicate hepatitis c exacerbation,however this is just slight enzyme elevation and this may be just fatty liver or reaction to medications. You should check your liver with ultrasound and check viral markers to rule this out.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I had a fucntion panel test done in sept results were AST (SGOT) 54 & ALT (SGPT) 60. same test taken in NOV & results were 73 & 91. I have hep C so does this mean I'm getting sick?" -154421,"What causes sharp, shooting pain between shoulder blades?","Hi, As this is normal and happens due to friction and pressure. Allow the healing time to occur like 3-4 days and also use icing to reduce the inflammation. You should be fine soon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","I totalled my car last Wed night. The bruising was very bad. As the color is turning to yellow, there is an area that is approximately 1 inch by 6 inches where the seat belt would have restrained me that is now hard to the touch. Is this normal or should I be worried?" -226271,"What causes high fever, hair loss and white coating on the penis after intercourse?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This could be due to hyperthyroidism so please get a blood test for thyroid hormonal profile including T3, T4, and TSH to rule out that possibility. If excluded then this could be due to hyperhydrosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ","I am a 43 year old male. My entire life I have felt hot and I have always sweated profusely. The least little amount of activity can trigger sweating. Even when I go skiing and it's 20-degrees, I can only wear a single layer of clothing (short sleeve shirt). I tend to get dehydrated very quickly, so I have to drink water also continuously. In social settings, I tend to avoid activity in an effort to avoid getting hot and sweaty. Do I have Hyperthyroidism or some other condition? This constant condition can't be normal and it certainly prohibits me from living life to the fullest." -10219,Can a rough foreplay be a cause for a bump inside my vagina?,"Hello. Yes, probably it is due to injury caused by fingering. And if it is not painful and not causing any discomfort, then you only have to wait until it resolves spontaneously. And the other option is that after a few days say three to four days you can get yourself examined by your local doctor to make sure that there is nothing more than that and this swelling has been resolved entirely. I hope it has helped you should you require any further queries. Please do not hesitate to contact me. ","Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old female. I was engaged in some foreplay with someone last weekend. And they fingered me hard. Last night, I noticed a tiny bump on the inside of my vagina. It is a pea-sized right against the wall. It is completely painless, and I would not have even noticed it was there had I not put one of my fingers inside myself.Is it possible that this is just a cyst from the rough foreplay? It feels a bit smaller than it did last night, but I cannot tell. It almost feels like a pimple, But it is on the inside of my vagina, and I can only feel it by pressing my finger against it. What could this be?" -112208,What causes foaming in the mouth?,Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.It seems mostly due to anxiety but better to rule out cardiac cause first.So get done ECG.If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause.Anxiety appears more in your case. And it also causes you migraine like symptoms too.So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.You may require anxiolytic drugs too.So avoid stress and anxiety.Be relax and calm. You will be alright. Don't worry. ,"I experience chest pain and while i was i home felt pain rush up my jaw, teeth where hurting, felt uncomfortable, took a bayer pill, today i feel down, feel confuse, my head feels weird, so i took migraine pills, feel better now, but i was wondering if i should go to hospital." -151845,How to cure the damaged ring finger on right hand quickly ?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms can be related to a blood clot in the ankle.I suggest to wear graduated compression stockings. These specially fitted stockings are tight at the feet and become gradually looser up on the leg, creating gentle pressure that keeps blood from pooling and clotting.Elevate the affected leg and take walks to maintain the blood circulation active.I also suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Tylenol in case of pain.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","I have had a swollen foot/ankle for quite some time. I have had an ultrasound down about 4 years ago, I have been to a foot doc. regular doc. and last fall, another doctor who finally said he thinks it may have been damage done from a blood clot that I had after having my daughter 9 years ago. When she was little, I woke up one morning to a very swollen foot that really hurt. This doctor told me to wear a medical sock when it bothered me, and that s about all I could do. Yesterday now was the 1st time in a long time where it really hurts bad when I walk on it, and it really swelled up. What should i do now. I tried icing it...seems to help for awhile, then I get up and it starts hurting again." -245867,"What are the home remedies for skin tanning on face, hands and legs?","Make a paste of turmeric powder with milk , , if available add some drops of rose water .apply this paste on the affected area .Drink milk after adding a spoon of turmeric powder in it . Wash ur face in morning .Continue this for a week. Avoid spicy food . During daytime use sunscreen lotion . Containing SPF 20 level .Protect ur face from dust. Drink plenty of water and start Reconia G capsules 1 cap daily for 15 days after brkfast. ",my skin got burnt using face bleach.This happend in the afternoon.red spots were on my face.I washed my face with cold water for about 10 min at 11 pm. as it was burning & paining.Please suggest any home remedy or any treatment to cure this.I have a very important meeting in the morning.Please help. -207963,"Suggest remedy for loose motions,ear infection,fever and cough",Thanks for your query on health care magic.From history its seems your child has developed a viral infection. Its common to have diarrhea in vial infection but blackish stool is uncommon. i suggest you to consult a pediatrician for proper evaluation of this black colored stool because it may be due to bleeding in G.I . tract.till then stop giving meftal because it may aggravate GI bleeding. If child has fever give only paracetamol and cold sponging.Regards- dr deepak ,"My daughter is 4 yr 6 mts n today she has passed loose motion 3 times which is blackish in color, fever also developed with nose block n by night tummy pain. Gave her cyclopam n meftal p for fever also entrogermina. Please suggest what could this be?" -222552,Is sleepiness after eating carbohydrates normal in a diabetic patient?,welcome to hcm...mam as your blood sugar level are coming low ..there are some problems which need to be taken care of ...please get ultrasound abdomen to know status of liver pancreas and adrenal gland ..as there may be problem with any of these ..on the lab test go for liver function test ...thyroid status ...serum cortisol level ...insulin and glucugon level ...epinephrine level ... ,"Hello Doctor, I am a 59 year old female, over the last few months I have been feeling like I am shaking inside about once a fortnight, no real pattern to the feeling. A friend suggested I test my blood sugar levels, on one morning it was only 2.3, but was 4.7 on the other three occasions I tested it. Yesterday I felt shaky so when I did the test and it was only 1.7, I had eaten about three hours previously and did not feel hungry. what could be causing my levels to drop so low?. Thank you." -103787,What causes heaviness in the chest with labored breathing?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Honestly speaking, lung cancer is very uncommon in younger age (less than 40 years).But it can be seen in younger age if person is a chronic smoker. So in my opinion, you should get done chest x ray first. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung cancer. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi there im a 28 year old male and ive been suffering with lung and heart pains, ive been smoking for around 12-14 years but now ive giving up. i went to my local gp and he gave me steroids to take as i suffer with asthma, but now my chest and lungs still hurt. Do you think i may have lung cancer ???" -191386,I have a little bit fear that it would be cancer or not ?,"YOur description looks like the breast CA has become advanced stage..do a whole body scan to see if there are any bone deposits of the CA, start on radiation and chemotherapy , dont delay, early treatment will prevent further spread and halt the progression. ",What is prognsis 46yrs cabreast 3.8cmsx3cmsx1.5cm mrm on22dec 14axillary nodes 13involved 4apical removed 2involved biopsy grade3 comedo nucleus er plus pr plus he- what is the stage of my breast ca size--3.8x3x3 cms nodes axillary nodes 13/15 + apical 2/4+ histological grade 3 nucleus comedo pet/ct scan-sternum c6 d12 i5 increased uptake with few osteolytic changes increased uptake in l234 with osteolytic changes nodes free skin free dctal ca x-ray chest normal ct scan reports c6 involvment -46728,"Rash on breast region cascaded down abdomen. Bumps on back, arms, inner thigh, big red patches. What is it?","Hi, thanks for your query.After going through the information you have provided it seems that you have tinea versicolor in which there is a non itchy scaly rash chest , upper arms, shoulders, back. It is a fungal infection and is seen in adolescent age group.Treatment includes:Oral anti fungal tablets and local anti fungal creams. Treatment usually eliminates the fungal infection. However, the discoloration of the skin may take up to several months to resolve. Avoid applying moisturizers ad wear loose cotton clothing. You may contact a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and treatment.Hope this helps you. ","hey doc. im hoping you can answer this mystery that has been bothering for some time regarding my skin..Im a 22 year african american southern california native with what i would say is an average complexion for a black dude and ever since i was maybe 12 or 13, about the time i entered adolescence, i have started to notice these darkened skin blotches began to appear all over my chest, back, and shoulders. Its has the appearance of a rash, but it does not itch, its more or less dry skin patches that continue to spread as i grow older and they connect with other patches to create a larger patch. It seems to cover the area that would not be visible if i were to wear a t-shirt, which is confusing because its not like i can say its cause from sun damage. I have always routinely moisturize with lotion and even more recently i have use coco butter and Aloe Vera gel on a daily basis but that seems to not make any difference, and once again it only appears around my torso area and not anywhere else. Because i have never really had consistent insurance coverage to request a check-up and gain any real knowledge of my condition. I need to know if you can provide and guidance or knowledge of what i may have and what my next move would be." -242712,"Has G6PD deficiency, mentally challenged, severe constipation by birth. Taking tegretol and soft vac powder. Sufficient?","Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you must be quite worried about your mother's recent symptoms. You have mentioned that she is taking 2 drugs and wish to know about the possible drug interactions, but unfortunately, you haven't given any details about the drugs. So, please mention the drug names, dosages and the duration for which she is on these drugs, so that we can see if there could be possible drug interactions.The symptoms that you have described briefly (such as paranoia, fears / beliefs that people may be harming her) could point to a type of mental disorder called 'psychosis'. Now, the reasons for developing psychotic symptoms could be many, like underlying brain / neurological problems, metabolic abnormalities, dementia, etc. The first step in managing such a scenario is to have a detailed medical evaluation including a neurological evaluation, so that the cause of her problems can be identified. So, I would suggest that you take her to a doctor as early as possible for a detailed evaluation and further management. Wish you all the best.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist ","my 94 year old mother is taking both drugs and is suffering paranoia I have never seen before with her, she has been through a lot of stress and appears disoriented and distressed about people attacking her, this frightens me as her daughter. This is not who my mother is . Can you help me with info about interections with these 2 drugs please." -46733,Raised reddish bumps on the body. Bed bug bites? Has sore axillary lymph nodes,"HiThanks for your queryYou seem to be having Candidiasis of the groin region.First some general precautions: Wear cotton clothes and undergarments in order to reduce the sweating. Do not apply any kind of oils / moisturizing lotion over the affected area . Just give warm saline compresses over the affected area twice a day and then apply an antifungal cream. Something like clotrimazole cream helps in most cases.Also , you will need to take oral antifungals 2 weeks.In case of severe itching, take some antihistamine once a day . For continuous usage, i recommend something like clotrimazole dusting powder twice day to my patients.If inspite of the above measures, the lesions continue to persist or increase , then you might have to see a dermatologist for proper assessment and management .Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul ","Hi, is there an anti fungal powder recommended for a candida overgrowth infecting the area between the buttocks? I have had this problem many years, it comes and goes as does a redness on my chest (hairy chest!) a red dry spot between eyebrows and a rash at the base of my penis, as well as a few spots on my penis being dryI have found that a cream is not useful in this area.I am 5o year oldThank you" -24834,How can I get the stuck food out of a pocket between molars?,"Hello. Yes, such food lodgements are quite irritating. If the gap is narrow, you can use floss. But, I guess you have a wide gap. For that, you can use interdental brushes (available in different sizes in a single pack - looks like miniature bottle brushes). You just have to give a push motion in the gap from the facial to the tongue/palate side of the gap. Gargle after every meal (preferably with lukewarm and salt water) and regarding pocket, consult a periodontist when you reach back and they will guide you regarding the treatment. Kindly avoid toothpick usage as it can harm the gums. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hi doctor,I have a spot that I think may be considered a pocket or may just be a spot between my molars where I get food stuck. I have had problems with inflammation from food getting stuck in there. I got a Waterpik and the tool worked like a charm. So I am in a pinch now. I am traveling and I lost nearly all my belongings to theft. I am low on funds and my trouble spot is killing me. What can I do super cheap? Do you think an oral irrigating syringe will do the trick?" -17491,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -157863,Does injecting Deca Durabolin in the buttocks cause pain in the hips?,"Hi, Severe pain in different joints can be related to arthritis or low levels of calcium or vitamin D3. Proper supplements and a few blood tests will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","Never done this before, so I m not sure what to expect. I have used the symptom checker before and found it helpful, but it seems to have changed so I couldn t input everything I wanted to. I have been having severe pain in my joints for several months - wrists, ankles and hips mostly. Sometimes my knees and shoulders as well. I do have diagnosed osteopenia from a year or so ago. I am not on any medication with the exception of an OTC calcium and vitamin supplement. I am also experiencing some swelling in my ankles. I also have MS, but I am not on any DMT medications. I have migraines for which I take Gabapentin and Topiramate. I am also on Amlodipine for high BP, and Synthroid for Hashimoto s Hypothyroidism. I have mild stress and exercise induce asthma and I use a Pro-Air inhaler PRN." -234935,"White patches on glans of penis, skin irritation. Cleaning with soap foam. Treatment?","Hi,Dark spot on glans penis increasing very slowly might be melanocytic nevi. It is a benign condition. Do not worry at all. Let it keep untreated. However, you consult dermatologis. I hope you got my answer.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ","Hi, over the last year I have develop a very small dark spot under the skin on the head of the penis . At first I wasnt even sure if there was something but over the year it has got darker and more prominent but still very small, maybe 1mm. I cant find any reference or pictures online that look like it. It is not ulcerated or causing any pain. Just very slowly getting more visible. Any ideas? many thanks" -70344,Suggest treatment for sebaceous cyst,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you was bit by a fully vaccinated dog one year back for which you have taken all the shots of antirabies vaccine and once again you were scratched by a stray dog on your hand which led to bleeding from the site.According to WHO you were categorized into Re-Exposures and you should receive only two doses of vaccine on days 0 and 3. Even it is a Cat III bite there is no need of passive immunization.You will be having protective antibody titres and the vaccine on day 0 and 3 will boost up the immune system by anamnestic response and protects you from getting rabies even if the dog dies of rabies.Thank you. ",i was bitten by a dog around a year back. i took all the 5 doses of verorab. 20 days back a pet dog non vaccinated scratched me on my hand & blood came out. i again took2 doses of rabipur (0 & 3). but after 15 days the dog died. idont know the reasons of its death. Do i need to take more doses of the vaccination. -147892,What causes high level of alt ?,"Welcome to HCM.Dear friend , your doctor is correct. In anemia patients also present with swelling and edema. It is quite common in anemic patient so no need to worry about it.Take care of your diet so there should not be further iron deficiency in future.Thanx for query. ",i WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA. i HAVE BEEN ON IRON SUPPLEMENTS AND THE ANEMIA IS ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE. when I first learned about the anemia I started experiencing swelling in my ankles and feet. My physcians said that the swelling was caused by the anemia. I was put on diuretics and the swelling is now gone. I have never had swelling of my ankles and feet before this and I had never heard of it being caused by anemia. Is this quite common? -242013,Is Major DPRSV Disorder curable?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicVyvanse is a stimulant and you would feel better with it for few days, but it is not the solution. You should take antidepressant, that would help you to overcome from the underline depression. Consult a psychiatrist for proper management.In case you need further help, you can consult me.RegardsDr. Abhishek Kapoor ","Hello. I am a 36 yr old female who suffers from depression and add. I have been taking Vyvanse for years and it has significantly improved my quality of life. Being an ED Nurse, I am very conscientious of my body. I started noticing my heart racing at 150 frequently so my PCP started me on Coreg. Last year I was hospitalized with pnuemonia, which at that time an echo revealed a small amount of fluid. I do not want to jeopardize my health, but at the same time do not want to ever end up as severely depressed as I was. Do you have any advice?" -235948,Suggest treatment for depression and mood swings in a 15 year old,"in my opinion it is necessary to check her memory whether she has frequent falls . so as to rule out symptoms of lewy body dementia it is necessary to do blood tests, imaging of the brain to rule out any other causes ",I have a neighbor who is 85. She suddenly start seeing cats once in a while she was on excitation for 3 weeks but it didn t t help. Now she sees dogs cats children in her home and outside. She gets upset because we can t see them she has hallucinations constantly. Her appetite has also increased. And she puts things in the wrong place -12850,Can ringworm infection cause blisters on fingers?,"Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. This is not a fungal infection, looks to be a bacterial infection. The wound has started healing due to antibiotics you are on. It is difficult to comment on the exact cause of lesion. Topically, you may consider the application of Fusidic acid 2 % cream twice daily. ","Hello doctor, I hope you are doing well. A blister kind of wound as appeared on one of my fingers in my left hand. I am sure I did not hurt myself on that finger. It is not itching and painful but it is healing now. The wound is circular in shape. I am taking the attached medications for IBS at the moment. Could you please review this and advise? Is it related to ringworm? Or is it side effects of the IBS medication? Similar kind of wound appeared two months back also but it was in my right hand. Would like to know why this wound has appeared? Please advise." -172708,Does a surgery for spinal stenosis cause difficulty in walking?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No, masturbation has nothing to do with Bell's palsy and it's the treatment. In fact, masturbation is a very normal process for any human being. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","hello! my question is a little weird, but i really want to know this. i am suffering from mild bell s palsy since a couple of weeks. i am getting the electrical stimulation and have been regularly doing all the facial exercises that have been suggested by the physiotherapist. plus i take 60mg of omnacortil (prednisone) once a day. but i wanted to ask that will occasional masturbation have any effect on the recovery or the disorder itself?" -144445,"Slipped disc in S2-S3. No relief with yoga, massage, painkillers. Hurts when coughed, sneezed. Solution?",u have not mentioned about the kind of cyst u were diagnosed with . probably anxiety is the cause of your stomach growls ,"I was told a while back that i have cysts , i did not see the results though. now i m listening to my stomach growl but on my left side only. did the cysts, push it to the left and is ocupying that space to the right? i find that when i lay down i always feel mor comfortable on my left. even though i try to sleep on my right, i always end up on my left. i also have chronic back pains. of course no insurance at this time." -245715,Suggest home remedies for reducing lower lip size,"kindly let me know any associated complaints your father is having. where there is pain or burning sensation, or is the filled with plain fluid, straw coloured fluid, pus or reddish fluid. also pls mention whether he has any similar earlier occurrences and whether suffering from diabetes mellitus or hypertension. ","Hello Sir,My dad is continually havin boils on his legs and now it has increased to the hips and now it is moving on towards the lower part of the stomach how do i stop it or what is the treatment for that and are there any kind of home remedies for boils" -42823,Had peels. Having hyperpigmentation in the area. No help with creams. Suggestions?,"Hi, the problem here is that you are trying too much for a thing that is going to take its own time. Probably the double coat along with the sun exposed part has caused burns in that area which will take time to subside. I recommend you to use a mild steroid cream once a day, lots of moistorizer and sunheal sunscreen lotion for at least a month. Plz stop clearz max cream. take care ",I took TCA peels 4 months before on back as it was dark in color may be due to sun and sweat for long years. The doctor applied the TCA peel evenly on my complete back but the region sorrunding the neck she applied the double coat of TCA peel. After a week s time the area she applied single coat was healed properly but the area where double coat was applied got hyperpigmented. I applied maderma and SPF 30 for about 2 and a half months then doctor advised for EFFICORT (hydrocartisone) for a week. then she did the micro peel and asked to apply GLYSIZA lotion. this I applied for 1 week. Again there was another peel called yellow peel and then i applied Light K CEITUIC cream for 18 days but no improvement in the scar . Now for the last one week i am applying Clearz max. Please advise for how long can i apply it to heal. is there some other way to get it healed. I have a wheatish to fair complexion . -174094,Suggest remedy for severe pain in head,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!In my opinion the rash on her hand is not related to the head concussion. It may be indicative of a subcutaneous hematoma, probably related to a trauma in this region. If she has pain in her hand, a hand X ray study may be necessary. But, I do not think there is any need to go to the ER now. I would just advise some rest and avoid any head trauma in the next weeks. If her situation does not improve or even worsens (strong headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion), I would recommend bringing her immediately to the ER for a new brain CT scan to exclude delayed subdural hemorrhage. Hope to have been helpful to you!Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida ",My daughter received a concussion on Saturday which was confirmed by her doctor . One of the questions the doctor asked was if she had a rash and at the time she did not . About a half hour ago she did get a rash on the back of her hand and it does not itch but is slightly sensitive when touched? Should I take her back to urgent care tonight? Is this something I should be overly concerned about ? -13627,How can I relieve pinched nerve in the neck causing neck pain?,"Hi. You seem to be having an acute muscular spasm. So to reduce pain and inflammation, I would recommend tablet Flexura D twice daily for five days. Another drug helps a lot in cases of pinched nerves is a combination of Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine (tablet Mahagaba M OD) that to be taken at night. Physiotherapy is the ultimate solution. Please share my opinion with your doctor. ","Hello doctor,I have a pinched nerve in the neck. The neck spasm and pain. I have two sides cervical ribs taking ultrasound therapy and IFT for neck and cervical ribs but not of much help. Tell best drugs to release a pinched nerve in the neck. One salon guy twisted my neck in childhood and in a bus, the back side of chair hit me on the neck. Ever since then, I have neck spasm. Tell best drugs, please. I am 43 years old. I have BP and diabetes but normal. Tell the best drugs to increase size and nerves in the penis also, please. Tell also the best drugs to decrease aging." -219555,Recurring spots in mouth. Treatment?,"Hi,Thanks for asking the query,I would like to tell you that there should not be any problem in opening and closing of mouth after getting your tooth filled, according to your symptoms i suppose that there could a presence of any high point or there could be presence of small haematoma due multiple injections.I would like to encourage you to get a thorough checkup done by the concerned Dentist.Take lukewarm saline rinses.Take a course of multivitamin suplements.If it is a nerve damage it takes a time of six months to year to heal.If there are presence of high points can be trimmed by the Dentist.Hope you find this as helpful,Regards. ","Hi, I got two cavities filled over a week ago. My dentist did numb me a couple of times throughout the procedure. Now my tooth feels better, but i am not able to open my mouth wide at all. Eating has become difficult because the simple task of eating a burger/sub is pretty much impossible. Is this normal? Is some of the medicine from the injection still in my tooth/jaw area? Thanks" -245853,What is the natural or herbal remedy for treating cough due to acid reflux?,Hi dear i hv read ur problem so pls follow this- Wash the affected area with soap n water then put the vaseline cream over it.Then buy mometosone oinment or clobetsol GM oinment and apply it over the affected area for a week Then after a week use vicco turmeric cream on the affected area as this wil dimnish the scar Drink milk adding a spoon of turmeric powder in it everyday till the skin becomes normal.Do this n come back to me if u feel anything to ask ...i will be happy to help u...good wishes ....thanks dear. ,"Hello, My boyfriend has accidently got some Kerosene on his legs today while working. It has burnt his skin and is starting to blister. The only things we have to treat it tonight are Dettoll Antiseptic cream or Vaseline petroleum jelly. Which would be the best option? And what is the best way to treat it when we are able to go to the shop tomorrow?" -170296,What causes tingling and numbness in hand and fingers?,HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Rest and analgesic are required. Vitamin B and C is helpful in resolving it. Chest related cause can be excluded by x ray chest. If you have fever also than it will be wise to visit the doctor immediately. Otherwise visiting doctor is always better. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ,Question 1: I have had this throbbing pain on the right side of my body for 3 days now it starts at the shoulder blade and moves its way up to my neck what can I do to relieve the pain? Question2: also on my right side I feel like I m being stabbed by a sharp pain near my ribs but it only happens when I take deep breaths lay the wrong way and just now while I m laying here breathing do I need to go to a Dr? -41946,What is the treatment for severe hair loss?,"""Hi!Welcome to Healthcaremagic. com.I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern.Daily shedding of upto 100 hairs is normal . Excessive hair fall can be due to male pattern baldness, physical or mental stress, anaemia or nutritional deficiency or certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, low serum ferritin etc.Take a nutritious and protein rich diet(pulses, milk products, eggs).Avoid routine application of gels or frequent blow drying of your hair. Use a sulfate free shampoo for your hair twice a week. Biotin containing hair supplements can be taken for 3-6 months. ketokonazole based shampoo or 8X shampoo can be used for treating dandruff.You can continue with your present routine Hope this helps!Good luck!"" ",TOO MUCH HAIR FALL AND THINNING HAIR FROM LAST SIX MONTH AND I M USING DAILY SHAMPPO WASH TRESSMEE LAST 15 DAYS I M USING FOLLIHAIR DAILY AND CIPLA 8X SHAMPOO AND WASH HAIR ONLY 2 DAYS IN A WEEK NO OIL IN HAIR FROM LAST 15 DAYS WHAT CAN I DO CAN I CONTINUE THIS OR NOT -149004,What causes weakness and swollen feet while having low hemoglobin level?,As such bad teeth in shape or othey way dont affect blood wbc count. But if get infected then definitely it affects blood wbc count and it goes on higher side.smoking is definitely injurious to health. but it has no direct impact on wbc count. If you hsvd teeth infection then take treatment of that.amd ehen feasibl replace that. ,"I am having some bloodwork redone next week as my initial bloodwork shows a higher white cell count of a little over 14 & they said it should be in the 4 to 10 range. I know there are a variety of reasons for a higher white cell count. I recently quite smoking which I read can contribute. I know that some type of infection in the body can cause higher white cell production. All I can think of is that I have continual problems with my teeth. I had one tooth pulled a few months ago & I have two others that are not in good shape (but can't afford to have them pulled/replaced at this point), and my gums bleed quite easily. Could bad teeth elevate the white cell count? Thank you" -222316,"How can high blood sugar levels be managed apart from fatigue, left hand neuropathy pain and increased appetite?","Hi, There's is no natural ways to cure diabetes. Your blood sugar levels are already high. Just diet modification and regular exercise may lead to the reduction of blood sugar a certain amount but not completely. You have to take a tablet otherwise no permanent cure. If you don't take medication there will be damage to kidney called diabetic nephropathy, damage to eye called diabetic retinopathy, damage to the cardiac vessel, which leads to myocardial infarction, brain strokes etc. Antidiabetic medication may not cause side effects that lead to damage of organs. So please continue with it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ","hi recently i am detected fasting sugar 270 and pp 368. then Gemer 1 used for a week morning/evening and Tenglyn in afternoon. tested after 7 days fasting sugar 117 and pp 200 Approx. Then suggested gemer2 fter breakfast afternoon Tenglyn and after dinner gemer 1 no history of family having diabetes. Doctor told must has come due to stress. I do not want to use medicines as i just dont like to use. My question now is 1. heared some side effects of Gemer medicine, then why should we use? 2. Is there any natural way to cure due to strcict diet plan and any naturla food remedies? 3. Also now a days feeling needle like picnching under skin sensation. which i neven got. thinking this could be also a side effect. Kindly reply." -43019,Is clobet-gm good for curing hyper-pigmentation ?,"Hi, welcome to HCM, I would like to know about your age, sex, H/O pregnancy, Acne, inflammation, any other skin or hormonal disease etc. if we know the causative agent, we can manage it in a better way. There are various topical skin lightening creams are available. I would suggest you to go to the Doctor, he will suggest you the best suitable for you. You must remember two things while taking reatment that, any topical treatment will take atleast 3-4 weeks to show its effects, and it may take 6 months or more, it may not completly normalize, and during the treatment period you must avoid sun exposure, and use sun screen lotion having SPF more than 15. Those skin ointment which contains combination of Lactic Acid, Azelic Acid, and Kozic Acid, are good. Also creams containing Hydroquinon, Adapelene or Tretinoin are good. You may combine it in later stage with mild steroid also. Clobet GM is not the right choice. all the best. ",Is clobet gm skin cream is good for hiperpigmentation. I have lot of pigmention on my face . I have tried many creams but that does not help. please help me -125680,at 33 weeks?,"hi there, what you have described suggests that you are suffering from constipation and have developed anal fissures due to the hard stools. Your stomach ache could be related to that.You need to use stool softeners and a local anaesthitic jelly for complete evacuation of your bowels. Due to the pain you are not able to do so and that in turn is causing constipation and hard stools. You need to take something to soften your stools and evacuate it regularly for a week to 10 days an also llignocaine jelly for local application at the anal fissure to let it heal. After that you need to have food with hight fiber like green leafy veg.and fruits regularly. You also need to shift from refined food products to wholesome grains. Get regular exercise as they also help in regularzing your bowel movements.Drink plenty of water or fluids at least 2 litres per day. These simple measures should help or else your doctor might recommend some surgical procedure..Take care ","Hi, I have recently visited my doctors for extreme abdominal pain especially on my right side and central stomach . He sent me for blood and stool samples (suspecting gallstones) but i am waiting for the results. I ve just been sleeping and woke up with excruciating stomach pain. Went to the bathroom, passed stools but they where like stones, all clumped together and very very hard but covered in blood. And i mean covered. I have had blood in my stools for a while now and the pain is getting worse. I have pics if that helps? Thanks." -231739,Suggest treatment for rash on penis,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Infection can this(Balanoposthitis)Explanation: Balanoposthitis, infection of foreskin and glans can cause this. It usually common in diabetics who do not control their sugar levels. Balanoposthitis causes inflammation and scarring of foreskin which inturn causes cracking of skin during sex/retraction. SO, please apply oint soframycin and visit doctor for sugar checkup. ","I am a type 2 diabetic and is presently experiencing tightness around my penis head, i clean same daily with clear water but after a few hours there is some white scabs present and at times the fore skin closes tight. it pains me when i have sex and sometimes crack the skin causing bleeding. what can i do to resolve this problem?" -77107,What is the treatment for high creatinine level?,It depends on what is causing his kidney issues and how far along in the course of the disease he is. Is he still making urine? Does he need dialysis? Any nephrologist should be able to help sort this out. ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my brother in law is suffering from kidney disorders. pls guide me where i should take him for further and best treatment. presently he is in bihar and undergoing treatment in one of the nursing home" -120945,What causes bad burning sensation on the upper right side of the stomach?,hi dearthanks for askingas you have mentioned that you are doing exercise and pain has developed in the groin area...yes it might be exercise induced as you may not have done proper warm up....i would advise to take rest for a few days and take some pain killers...mean while if pain is increasing or you developed problems with urination or defecation then you should consult a doctor...hope the the answer helps you ,"HEllo, i have varicocele (of the Shunt kind) and i am also a fitness freak. So for the moment i am using both amino acids and a medium fat burner (for the first time). I sometimes have some strange feeling in my lower abdomen, on the right... it is not my abdomen, it is lower than that but i donnow what is the name of this area... jsut wanted to know is it important or not? should i avoid some specific excercises such as abdominal moves? thanks" -3877,What can I do for male breast enlargement?,Hello. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am overweight for my age. I am wondering whether you could help me out. I also feel that I have male breast enlargement. I just wanted to check what I can do further." -147969,Is hemolytic anemia curable?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have eosinophilia. There are many causes of high eosinophil count like asthma, parasitic infection, hypersensitivity, allergy, pulmonary eosinophilia etc. You should search for the cause and take treatment accordingly. High eosinophil count can damage heart and lung so you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi,Age : 35Weight: 65My eosinophils count was 28 and I was advised hetrazan 100 (3times a day for 3 weeks). Post this my eosinophils count was around 23. All other components of the CBC are normal. I have no cough or any other symptoms of illness. My GP says there is nothing to worry about, but I've heard that a high eosinophil count could lead to organ (heart/lung and other) damage.Should I be worried?" -22058,Please describe the test reports of a liver disease.,"Hello. As per the report, you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), looks like he has hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and it is metastatic (stage). Another possibility is of cholangiocarcinoma or neuroendocrine tumor. But stage will be same. Differentiation between the above three is important as both have different treatment approaches. If possible, biopsy of liver mass should be done. Otherwise, serum alpha-fetoprotein, CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) chromogranin and CA (cancer antigen) 19.9 along with triple phase CT of liver would help in differentiation between the two. Based on the report, he also has a chronic liver disease. Was he taking alcohol for a long time? If yes, I would consider HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma) as the first possibility. For more information consult a medical oncologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-oncologist ","Hello doctor,My father has a liver disease. I need the description of the report and the stage of the disease." -61085,What causes severe itchy rashes on the labia majora?,"Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please follow-:1)Do full blood count with differential2)Check fasting blood sugar3)Take B-12 injection 4 times weekly for up to one month then once a month4)Continue with antibiotics [AB-CEF] 200 mg twice a day for another 7 days5)Do a Ultrasound scan for prostateI hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Kindly rate the answer if you are convinced. ","what could could someone's scrotum to burn? there are no physical signs of pain, just a burning sensation that radiates to the abdomen. He has already taken seven days of antibiotics and there has been no improvement. there was recent oral sex with someone who has hsv2 but was not experiencing an outbreak. there are no blisters on the penis." -189811,Had right lobectomy. Diagnosed with Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Ultrasound done. Showing hypoechoic. Explanations needed,"Hi Cathy and welcome to HCM Thank you for your querry. it is unlikely to becancer, almost impossible,but it can be sign o allegic reaction, insect bite or respiratory infection. She should try to find food which can be alergen. In some cases tongue swelling may be very dangerous as it can block breathing. She needs ENT examination to rule our throat and mouth,teeth infections. Wish you good health. ","My 21-yr-old daughter has a swollen tongue on the lower right-hand side. She says it has been like this for about a month. She has noticed some occasional discomfort swallowing food but apart from that, there is no pain. As a mom who has a best friend recently diagnosed with oral cancer, I am really concerned about my daughter's condition!Sorry to waste your time - didn't realize there was a charge for this. As a Canadian, I'm not on-board with this type of medical service delivery.Regards, Cathy" -74391,History of abortion. Done laparoscopy. Trying to conceive. Help,"Hello,Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Cyst near the tube ,but what is the size of cyst?Oynaecologist ovum is liberated from follicle ( when they mature and releases ovum). The important thing is maturation of follicles . Hence you are having cyst , so please get in blood examination for hormones such as , estrogen ( estradiole), F S H/ L H . Also get in blood for testosterone level as in patients of cyst there are imbalance of hormones. Atretric follicles of ovarian stroma changed so evaluation is very important. Consult one more Gynaecologist and get his opinion ( 2nd). There after deal according to situation. Good luck. Dr. HET ","I am 26 year old female battling infertility issues. I have been trying to conceive for two years ( 9 months with an infertility doctor). I have had a laproscopy (sp) and the only thing that was found was cysts on the outside of my tubes. The doctor stated this was nothing to worry about. I have been on Clomid now for 9 months. Everything I have found online states you should not take it more than three cycles. I recently went back to the doctor on July 1st and nothing was changed. The only thing was that I did not have a cycle in June, so he placed me on Medroxypr AC 10mg. I am now on day 8 of 10 and still no cycle. I asked him if he thought my Crohn's Disease could be affecting my infertility or the absorption of the Clomid ( as in the past I have had trouble with absorption of birth control due to my Crohns Disease). He stated no. Do you think it is time for a second opinion? Do you have any suggestions?" -62266,How to get rid of infection in the belly button?,"Hi,It looks like you are suffering from ear infection otitis media.I would advise you Antibiotics ear drops.Consult your nearest ENT surgeon & get it confirmedwish you a rapid recovery.thanks.Dr.Ravin Shah ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi, I have cold or flu for a few days and yesterday when I was driving back from mountain, I felt air trapped in my ear. usually it was going away fast for me, but this time it stayed for more than a day and still annoying me. can you please let me know why and what can I do?" -209768,Suggest treatment for persistent loose stools in children,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to drink milk will gulp in air too. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if she is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",My 4 month old is always in pain an discomfort crying and windy. Also vomiting up milk but still gaining weight he is not reflux or lactose as both has been changed and no major difference for him. Under his ribs in middle feels hard could this be hernia? I can feel what I can only describe has a bubble going in and out when he is in pain or winding him which feels like it s moving in and out on his upper abdomen. But can t see anything swollen on outside -189844,On chemotherapy. Taking Gemceitabin and cisplatin. Also having fever. Worried? Medical cure for this?,"Hello; Welcome to healthcaremagic. Your mother has developed metastatic rectal cancer which is very advanced stage of disease. Although this stage is not not curable it is treatable. Multiple chemotherapy drugs are used in combination in this stage.Depending on her general condition and tolerance doctors will prescribe her anti-cancer medication. These may include the chemotherapy agents 5-FU , irinotecan, oxaliplatin, and capecitabine or modern targeted therapies bevacizumab and cetuximab. Along with anti-cancer medicine she requires palliative care for management of symptoms she might be having like pain,nausea,abdominal distension etc. Regards ",my mother was undergone operation in sept 2010 with total colectomy with end illestomy and then diagnosed in biopsy that she was having colo rectal cancer of type adenocarcinoma and now having metastatis in the abdomen. having peritoneal deposits....but not touching any organ till now....she is old patient of ulcerative colitis from 1980 -27056,Can there be on and off chest pain after angioplasty?,Hi. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. For further information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hi doctor, One of my uncle had heart attack. He was hospitalized later and treated with angioplasty. He was stable at hospital and discharged last month. But, it seems he has pain in the middle of the chest. It just comes and goes. Is this pain common after the angioplasty? If so, how long it prevails?" -222919,What causes shoulder pain in a diabetic?,"Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. You should go to ER immediately. There is a need for immediate detailed clinical examination and basic investigation like blood sugar level and urine ketones. Depending upon it further evaluation and treatment can be planned. As you have Type 1 diabetes your are prone to develop diabetes ketoacidosis with mentioned high blood glucose levels. Diabetes ketoacidosis is due to insulin deficiency. It is one of dangerous acute complication of Type 1 diabetes. Yes, it can lead to coma also. It's treatment is hydration and intravenous insulin which requires hospitalization. Hope this helps you. Please do vote as helpful. Regards,Dr Abhay Mali. Diabetologist. ","I have type 1 diabetes. in school i was drinking a lot of water and urinating a lot, my stomach also hurt a little so i checked my blood sugar level and it was 567. in the past weak, my blood sugar has been high a lot, from 200-400 however i never reached 500. I want to know how dangerous this is and if it could lead to a diabetic coma?" -94329,What does a lump in groin indicate?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma, neurofibroma, schwanoma or dermatofibroma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I have a painful lump on the left side of my spine near the T12 L1. It feels like the size of a dime. It is sensitive to touch, and hurts most when I turn my body to the right, or when I bend over. I also have pain radiating down my left side, and on my left shoulder." -151133,What causes redness and a white ball like growth on the foot?,"Hello, Get your xray done to reach up to a proper diagnosis till then give hot fomentation, applied diclofenac gel, take over the counter painkillers. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver ",Upper back pain for weeks now. Also the heaviness in my upper back wraps around my chest and that is scary. This has been going on since sept. I ve gone to the doctor and the doctor keep telling me it is muscle strain and over use of my muscles. I don t know please help me. I m 29 and female -7258,I am feeling lightheaded and dizzy. Is it because of high BP and triglycerides levels?,"Hello. First of all, thank you for the beautiful history. Thank you. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor, I am a 31 year old male, and my query is related to high BP, light-headedness, and high lipids. Let me first share a background and then I will come to the problem. I am over 6 feet tall, and my weight presently is about 113 kg. I smoke cigarettes regularly, around 6 to 7 every day, for the past 12 years. I consume alcohol rarely, perhaps once every month or once in two months. I do not exercise as such, but I do walk few kilometers at a stretch sometimes, perhaps once in a week or once in two weeks. Apart from that, I walk a little less than a kilometer almost every day. I have a desk job, but I do move around at brief intervals. I barely need to go out in the sun and stay indoors in AC mostly. I normally have home cooked food for breakfast and dinner. However, I take lunch outside. Apart from this, I normally eat out about once a week, and the food is oily and spicy. I had been diagnosed with low vitamin D around six months ago, following which I had taken Uprise D3 60K once a week for three months on my doctor's prescription. Now, coming to the problem, end of last month, I had a severe headache, which felt like a constant banging inside my head in the night. This headache disappeared when I woke up next morning. However, since then I had a feeling of light-headedness, particularly, while staring at the computer, walking, etc., but not while lying down. I did not feel any weakness. There was no fever, nausea, and dizziness. This feeling of light-headedness lasted for about 4 to 5 days, which subsided and gradually went away. I visited a doctor within a couple of days after this headache, and he asked me to get a lipid profile, creatinine, TSH, and a brain CT scan done. All the results were normal, except LDL was 84, HDL was 37, and triglycerides were 292. It was also found that I have high blood pressure (140/100 mmHg). I was not prescribed any medication on that day for triglycerides but only Amlokind 5 for high BP. I was asked to totally avoid oily, spicy food for 10 days and then have another lipid profile test. I did so, and after 10 days my triglycerides level was found to have dropped to 192 with LDL and HDL having very negligible change. My BP had gone back to 130/80 mmHg. What may have been the cause of such high triglycerides, BP, headaches, and light-headedness? Kindly share such causes also, which are relatively uncommon or rare. Could either of the high BP or high triglycerides have caused the feeling of light-headedness? Can triglycerides be elevated on their own or there must be some underlying cause? If so, what may be such underlying causes? Look forward to a clear and prompt response at the earliest, please." -22126,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -226043,How can erectile dysfunction while on Lyrica be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In our clinic, I recommend to change the drug molecule which is causing erectile dysfunction as side effect, rather than opting for another molecule as Viagra or else for the same. Wish you fine sex life ahead. Regards. Dr Purva ","I have high blood pressure and take 5mg felodipene, since taking them if have started to suffer from erection problems, a friend of mine who has high blood pressure takes viagra to help. I am 45 in a 16 year relationship with an understanding woman so don t feel it s a mental problem. I have lost over 2 stone and am 11th 8 and 5th 10. Don t want to have to ask for viagra if no pointment. Have a fantastic doctor but I have a phobia of needoes and the smell of medical facilities so only go if desperate. Thank you." -9232,What could be the cause for strong and fast heartbeats with difficulty in breathing?,Hello. You should curtail your smoking which is the reason for the increase in cholesterol as well as increasing your heart rate your heart and must be going very high due to stimulation of the heart by the nicotine and hydrocarbons limited by smoke the possibility of infrequent supramental arrhythmias cannot be ruled out by the test you had done. You have to do ECG immediately once you have the episode or will need a loop recorder or event recorder for the diagnosis of arrhythmia if the incidents are recurrent. ,"Hello doctor, I am 31-years-old male and a heavy smoker. I usually have some problems with GERD, but when I take Nexium, I feel I am suffering recently from the following symptoms. During my day, around two times, I got episodes of the following while resting. 1. Strong heartbeats. 2. Accelerated heartbeats. 3. Feeling my stomach blow. 4. Difficulty in breathing. 5. Sweating. The episodes last for might be two minutes. I have visited a cardiologist, and I made the following analysis, 1. Thyroid hormones. 2. CBC. 3. Urine. 4. ECG and stress ECG. 5. Holter for 24 hours. 6. Chest X-ray. 7. Breathing test. All measures are normal except high cholesterol and LDL. Now the episodes come maybe once every couple of days. I do not know what is the reason could be? ." -57459,What causes dizziness when suffering from A Fib?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that these symptoms may be related to anxiety. Have you measured her blood pressure during these episodes? It is important to prevent another stroke. So it is important to control her blood pressure, using an effective antihypertensive therapy. Statins, which lower her cholesterol levels, are necessary to be taken daily, to prevent another stroke.The last, but not the least would be anti-platelet therapy or anti-coagulation (based on the type of stroke she has had (atherothrombotic or thromboembolic). You should discuss with her doctor on the above mentioned issues. Meanwhile some modifications to her lifestyle (a healthy diet with low salt intake and low fat, a lot of physical exercise) and the treatment of other health disorder (cardiac disorders, diabetes, etc), which could be a risk factor for a possible stroke, is needed. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri ","HI My Mom is 64 age old, She has some stroke on head while sleeps. We met with an accident 2 months back but there was some small pain on shoulder.But because of Ayurvedic therappy it got cured. But now some time she has a stroke like feeling on head while she sleeps. Please advice?" -19793,How can I terminate a pregnancy with medicines?,Hello. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old female, who weighs 47 kg and my height is 5 feet. I do not have any symptoms right now, but I am worried that I may get pregnant. If I get pregnant, then how can I terminate it early with medications? Please give me appropriate answers. Thank you." -148543,Is fasting required for a blood test?,"Septic infection is a bad state.Need to send the age and the nature of the tumors. Tumor in the brain and lungs, suggests a serious scenario.You need to keep her in the hospital Check with the doctors on the diagnosis and be prepared. Septic infection is treatable with antibiotics.Determine the best antibiotic with the help of blood culture and more investigations,improve nutrition status. ","My sister has brain tumors and a tumor on her lung, she is in the hospital and now the doctors say she has a septic infection. We don t know what this is. So what is it and is there a cure, what are the systoms? Could she die from this and what is the treatment?" -174518,What is expected of a declining motor function in a glioblastoma male?,"I suppose you have an ear infection,that is leading to your headache and one sided face weakness.you need to go to an ENT. ","hi i have been getting headaches for a few days now, yesterday it felt as if someone has hit me on my eyebrow bone and my face on the right side felt numb. today the whole right side of my face has dropped a bit and is scew, i still have the pain above my brow and a numb sensation on the right side of my face it feels as if i had and injection from the dentist, THAT kind of numb feeling, What could that be/ please help?" -167097,What to do for the swelling in the ankle due to a hit?,"Hi thereThanks for your question at HCM. The pain associated with foot and ankle injuries usually subsides in 2 to 3 days with analgesics medicines, rest, ice application and a compressive bandage. If the pain persists after 48 hours, it suggests slightly more severe form of soft tissue for bony injury.If you have any pain when you stand or walk on your injured feet, it suggests severity of injury and warrants further work up which will include an X ray at the least. But you are not expected to have pain on standing or walking in mild injuries. Such pain should suggest you to take your injury seriously to avoid long term ligament related pains. Hope this helps All the best. Regards.Dr.SBK ",I hit my foot against an Iron gate. There was no bleeding at that time. Only a slight hit. The outer layer of the skin came out a little. But after that i didnt feel any pain. After 2 days I started feeling pain while standing and walking. My foot is swollen now. What is the reason for this? What should I do now? -250308,Suggest medicine for runny nose and coughing during pregnancy,"Hi.1. No, not an issue at this point, but go ahead with a CVS at 12 weeks to make sure all is well2. No, nothing to worry about3. Approximately, as I mentioned earlier, your doctor will conduct CVS to make sure all is well; 3rd monthbest wishes. ","Hi dr, I have the following concerns : 1.) i have been on loette (birth control pills) for over two years. I stopped having the pill mid-dec 2009 and i conceived mid feb 2010. my LMP being 25 Jan 2010. A recomended 3 months pill free period has not been there in my case.Hence i wanted to check if this is a concerning point and will this lead to any birth defects in the child. This is my second pregnancy. 2.) also i was having sibutrim 10 till end of jan 2010......will that effect the baby, I was on sibutrim 10 for almost 2 years 3.) can a sonography give me a fair idea if the foetus is normal and has no de-formaties......if yes which month should the sonography be done to get a clear picture." -132435,What causes difficulty in taking deep breath?,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.Many chocolates are rich in a substance called ""histamine"" which causes immediate running nose after taking them. However, this does not mean she has ""allergy"" to chocolates, she can consume them in a limited amount.Pins and needles are not considered normal for a growing child nor are they clearly related to chocolate consumption. Sometimes vitamin deficiencies may be causing them.So it will be best for you to consult a pediatrician for pins and needles.Hope this will be helpful to you.Wish your daughter the best of the health.Regards. ",My 3 1/2 year old girl gets pins and needles in her feet. Gotten nearly every day for past week I reckon. She also has some sort of allergy to chocolate or coco as she gets a constant runny nose if she eats a lot of coco based things. Not confirmed yet but awaiting app with peads doctor. Controlling this myself. Could it be related? Is pins and needles normal for growing child -5328,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -93228,What does hard lump on top of head indicate?,"Hi,Dear,Welcome to HCM. Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-Multiple F.B.Callosities / Or it could be due to Multiple Warts of HPV, or / could be due to Multiple Neurofibromas/ or could be Multiple fibroblastoms of the foot skin.Second Opinion from a Surgeon with Surgical Excision biopsy of any of them- would fix this diagnosis and needful treatment.Treatment-Wide Margin Excision Biopsy-would be needed and would depend on the Histopath study report of the tissue malignancy,which is very rare but locally reccurrent lumps are a possibility in skin lumps of this type.HOpe this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors.Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS ","i have these, well not spots but round things that look like spots on the bottom of my foot it started with one and just a lot more grew and now i m getting them on the side of my foot, their not red or anything, they are round, i can pick them and create a whole but theres just to much." -72448,Suggest treatment for azoospermia,"Thanks for posting your query to HCM.To get pregnancy you require:1 Normal semen analysis report .2. normal uterus with patent tubes tested by Histosalpingography .3.normal hormonal status of your wife :FSH,LH,TSH .I want to know the cause for which your wife had taken chemotherapy for long time because genital tuberculosis is a common cause of infertility and require long chemotheray .So you should check for above parameter and then consult gynecologist .best wishes for both of you .Feel free to communicate if any query.regardsDr.Manish Purohit ","Sir, My wife had undergone chemotherapy four years before (when she was 26) she got married at 29. now she is 30. We have been trying to get preganant for last one year, but no result. her periods are normal. the only abormal symptom is that her body use to get hot (for seconds) quite often and come b ack to normal temeprature. Can she become pregnant. is it due to chemotherapy. I think she did chemotherapy for six months and did not had periods for i year." -76274,What is cougulation and deficinecy of fibrinolytic agent ?,"Hello Welcome to health care magic all semen analysis report are never same .quality of semen varies from time to time ,one bad report don`t mean lose heart.If you are smoker or drinker ,stop it .take balanced high proteins diets along with antioxidants .you can definitely father. Wish you speedy recovery Disclaimer ","HI, IN sep 2010 when i took semen tests(casa), the final impression is NORMOZOOSPERMIA. when i showed my doctor , she told this is normal levels. But, when i have taken SEMEN analysis(CASA) in May 2011, it is showing as Asthenozoospermia. and the Mortility is 38% at 5th percentile . Why is there mortility drop from SEP to MAY. Is there any chance of my wife getting pregnant ? What should i do in this case ?? Below are the details of the latest report: 1)volume: 2.5 ml 2) Spillage: nO 3) Fructose: positive 4) pus cells- 02hpf (not significant) 5) Ph-8.0 Liquefication- viscous Live- 66% Dead- 34% Total Ejaculate- 310 millions Sperm Conc- 124 million Total Motility- 38% (1hr), 24%(2hr)-- SUB NORMAL Progressive Mortility :Total is Normal Rapid Progressive - 16% Slow Progressive - 20% Sperm Morphology assessment: Total is Normal Normal Form - 8% Overall defects- 92% RBC- NIL Bactreia- not significant Round cells- 6/hpf cell debris- not significant Final Impression: ASTHENOZOOSPERMIA please advice" -193801,What causes jerking body movements in a child?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Recurrent cough and cold in toddler are usually due to allergic. Romilast(monterlukast) is used to decrease frequency of such episodes. If child not able to take it in tablet form syrup can be used. It is safer than Kidpred. Kidpred (prednisolon) is used only for severe condition. Additionally child needs avoidance of allergen exposure like dust, pollen, insects and pet animals. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","HI, Good afternoon doctor My concern about my son 3.8 yrs old. He is having cough and little cold, not like running nose. Doctor suggested to give romilast tablet at night one tablet. Is that safe and more over he was having cough 15 days back and suddenly again he is having now, Previous time doctor suggested Kidpred Syrup for 2 times a day and it was ok. I am not able to understand why he is getting cough again and again." -89072,"Untreated Hashimoto's disease, had developed elevated liver enzymes while on medicine. Could Hashimoto's be causing this?","Hello,Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.Mainly pain is on the right side and so also in right shoulder joint.Possible reason may be .1 Hepatomegaly , diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound of liver .2 Gall bladder stone or cholecystitis , diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination of gall bladder ( Murphysi's sign ) .3 Thickened pleaura is also most important reason of such type of pain . Diagnosis can be confirmed by X Ray chest as well ultrasound .In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion as physical examination as well ultrasound of this area is very important in this case.Good luck. Dr. HET ","Hello, based on symptoms, bloating in abdominal region, pain in chest, between shoulder blades and under right shoulder blade, suspect gall bladder attack. (symptoms since Sunday 11/9). Have appt with pcp this Friday. What would prompt me to go to emergency room if is gall bladder? More severe pain? More severe pain in particular region?(have already had heart checked year ago - all ok; digestive problems have been ongoing journey since then to figure out cause; last few days worse than ever.)" -140839,What causes pain in the back and neck?,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. It could be muscle sprain or fracture.2. Get an x-ray of neck done to rule out any fractures. If no fractures, you might require a cervical collar support for few days. Later on physiotherapy and neck exercises are necessary.3. If pain is severe, you can take NSAID pain killers.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ",weight fell on my head and from this I have some pain in my shoulder blades or middle of my upper back and depending on the position of my body its hard to take a deep breath. funny thing is before this I seemed to always have pain in back of my neck shoulder and head but now its gone -6729,I am suffering from anxiety and taking Xanax for longer period. Will it cause withdrawal effect?,"Hello. Escitalopram is an effective medication for managing anxiety disorder. The usual dose is between 10 to 20 mg daily. You are currently on 15 mg. Side effects can occur commonly in the first two weeks of starting the medication or increasing the dose, and then it tends to settle. Take your medicine after food to minimize nausea. Depression and lethargy can take up to two to four weeks to get better. Taking Xanax (Alprazolam) regularly for more than a month can lead to dependence, and it will cause a withdrawal effect. Consult your doctor and discuss the earliest to gradually taper off Xanax in a safe manner. Do breathing exercises and muscle relaxation exercises. ","Hello doctor, I am 51 years old female and suffering from anxiety for decades. Recently it became debilitating, and I ended up in the ER and had an EKG because of heart palpitations. My doctor prescribed me 10 mg of Escitalopram and 1.5 mg of Xanax. The Xanax was supposed to be taken as needed, but I misunderstood and have been taking it three times a day (5 mg every eight hours). After six weeks, the SSRI is not helping much. My doctor has increased the dosage to 15 mg. I took the new dose at night and felt awful nauseous, depressed, and lethargic in the morning. Is this the wrong drug for me, or should I go through the side effects? My goal is to feel well enough to start weaning myself off the Xanax. I have not been able to eat solid food for weeks." -2660,What do right bundle branch block and mild mitral regurgitation mean?,Hi. Could you upload his ECG (electrocardiogram) if it has been taken and also his echo and treadmill results? ,"Hello doctor, My 18-year-old son got an ECG and blood tests last month as a requirement for medical screening. He jogs every night for 30 minutes. He looks healthy. We consulted our cardiologist early this month and he requested for 2D Echo and treadmill stress test. Unfortunately, we were scheduled for a consult but now we have lockdown for Covid-19. I hope you can help me understand the condition of my son. Thank you." -61033,What causes a blistered rash on the back with itching?,"Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.Burning or pain during urination is typically caused by inflammation of the urethra or bladder. In women, inflammation in the vagina or in the region around the vaginal opening (called vulvovaginitis) can be painful when exposed to urine. Inflammation that results in burning or pain is usually caused by infection but sometimes by noninfectious conditions.Overall, the most common causes of burning or pain during urination are-Bladder infection (cystitis)-Infection of the urethra (urethritis) due to a sexually transmitted disease (STD)If you have oe of these symtoms you should cosult with the local doctorThey include-Fever-Pain in the back or side (flank pain)-A recent history of insertion of a bladder catheter or other instrument-Immune system disorders-Repeat episodes (including frequent childhood infections)-A known urinary tract abnormalitySome tests that you should have if the symtoms dure more than 3 days are:-The first test is usually urinalysis.-a urine culture to identify organisms causing infection and determine which antibiotics would be effective.The cause is treated. Often the cause is an infection, and antibiotics provide relief in a day or two. If pain is severe, you may have phenazopyridine for a day or two to relieve discomfort until antibiotics start to work. Phenazopyridine turns the urine a red-orange color.If the symtoms does not get better you shoud see a local doctor.Hope my answer helped you.Thanks! ","Hello I was wondering what your thoughts was about that diet pill Garcia camboian, sorry if I didn't spell it correctly. I also have another question I am having trouble urinating I have really concertate and than it doesn't feel like I have empty. Also my urine is dark brown and it does have an smell, and it is pain full sometimes." -222621,Can injecting 200 units of Tresiba lead to over-dosage?,hifirst thing you have to do is control your diabetes check for HB a1c and bring it under control if you have not done. the pain in your lower skull may be due to Cervical Spondylosis or cervical Spondylitis it happens by compression of nerves in your neck or bones in the neck causing compression to the nerves due to decrease space between them. tingling sensation in your forearm is also because of this condition only. it's better to take one x-ray to your neck region and to confirm whether you have cervical Spondylitis or spondylosis. if you are blood sugar levels are high you may feel fatigue and there maybe some gastritis trouble to. so better to check one HB a1c and a x-ray for your cervical region. thank you ,"I have several odd symptoms. First of all I m diabetic and take insulin. My numbers are slightly high, but nothing over 200. The past few days I feel fatigue, I go home and sleep after work for hours at a time. I have NEVER done that, I have stiffness and soreness in the base of my skull down to my neck and it causes headaches and hurts to move my eyes, my back and hips hurt from a stumble 3 days ago. I ve just been told I m flushed and red looking in my neck/chest area (blotchy) and as of today I have slight tingling in my left forearm. I just want to lay down and sleep. I ve also been experiencing heartburn, which I have never in my life had before." -34901,Unprotected sex during ovulation can lead to pregnancy?,"Welcome to HealthcareMagic,You are not pregnant as you have got your menstrual periods. The periods getting delayed occasionally is seen in most women and is a normal phenomenon commonly due to mental or physical stress.Your urine pregnancy test are correct that you are not pregnant.Hope that answers your question,Regards, Dr.Imaad. ","im 18 and me and my boyfrend are trying to hav a baby,and i want to know if i can be pregnant...i had a period in august on the 15th thru the 22nd. this month i just recently had a period on the 20th and it lasted until about the 23rd or 24th. it started out heavy for a day and a half n very light for the rest of the short period. my questions are: since i had a period on the 20th of september would i hav gotten pregnant since i was due to ovulate on the 6th of september? me and my boyfrend had unpretected sex on the 1st,3rd, and 4th. what does this months period mean? i took 2 pregnancy test n both came out negative, but is there stil a chance that i may be pregnant or do the 2 tests verify that im not??" -109412,Cause for the discomfort in the chest?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. White spots on chest x ray can be due to 1. Old fibrotic scar lesions 2. Active infectious lesions. 3. Early stage of lung cancer. Lung cancer starts as lung nodule and it looks as white spot only. 4. Benign cyst. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and CT thorax with Contrast. CT scan is more informative than chest x ray. It will show details like exact size, shape, content, association with surrounding lung etc. And all these details are important in diagnosis. So better to get done CT thorax. Ask him to quit smoking as soon as possible if he is smoker. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",My husband went to a chiropractor today and has been having tightness of his chest where he feels like a vise is squeezing his lungs. The chiropractor took chest X-rays and found 2 white spots on his lungs and now is sending them to a radiologist. What could this be? -217888,What is the cause of sore on the gums after the extraction of the teeth?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have undergone filling now you feel pain dont worry you consult dentist and go for removal of filling which will give you releif and go for Root canal treatment. For temporary relief you can take one Tablet Ketorol DT twice daily for pain relief . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. ",I have a cavity. I had gone to the dentist and he has temporarily filled it up. But I am having extreme pain now and have taken combiflame to reduce the pain. I cannot wait for 1 week to see if the pain sibsides or a Roo Canal is required according to Doctor's advice. Kindly suggest. -106821,What causes pinching pain on the chest?,"Hi welcome to HCM....You are complaining chest pain and diagnosed as bronchitis ....Your chest x ray clear , no fever , so no issue regarding pneumonia. ....Your pulmonary function test by spirometry has to be done along with auscultation of your chest .....Spirometry help in assessing severity of lung disease ...and according to management ....If bronchoconstriction more than bronchodilator can be given ....If inflammatory swelling more than short term steroid course also can be given ...Steam inhalation useful two times a day ...Avoid smoking exposure. ...,Consult pulmonologist for your examination..Take care ..... ",I am 60 yr old female. When I was 14 had ruptured appendix resulting in parignitis and ended up having a rib removed due to infection I guess. Recently I had bronchitis and now after 2 months still not well. Have pain in my chest that runs up my back and has some burning sensation. Was sure I had pneumonia but a chest xray shows clear lungs. It is painful and not in my head. Dr. has prescribed inhaler like I have asthma. What should I do and what could I have. Should I just see a chest specialist? -235452,How can severe mania be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Mild cognitive impairment can be improved by regularly solving fee puzzles, by doing calculations, going through a novel, regular exercise which comes under non pharmacological management of mild cognitive impairment. There are various options in pharmacological management. Memory enhancers can be used, drugs improving blood circulation to the brain can also be used (Piracetam, Citicoline etc) Consult a Psychiatrist and take prescription which delays in progression to dementia.. I hope I have solved your query. Feel free to ask further questions. ",Are there any new drugs for mild cognitive impairment that seems to be getting worse! YYYY@YYYY -89524,Child suffering with hepatitis B. On Lever 52 and vitamin B. Can he have omega 3 supplement?,"Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. As in C T SCAN diagnosis , confirmed so only option is type of cyst and its cause. This is cyst with many septum. Most probably this type of cyst is known as Hydatid cyst and this is the most common cause of cyst in the liver. 2nd reason may be traumatic cyst ,but this type of cyst is usually large in size and without septum. Hydatid cyst usually due to a parasite either from pet dog or unripe salad . As you mentioned only cyst so very difficult to say something about the cause of cyst. Any how only liver biopsy will find out the exact cause, so consult a surgeon and get it done. Good luck. Dr. HET ",I had a recent CT scan without contrast a few weeks ago of abdomen due to extreme pain- there was a simple cyst in liver detected measuring 2.8 x 2.8 x 3.0cm. I had a follow up ultrasound that showed hepatic cystic lesion within right lobe. There is thick septation within the cyst. There is cyst wall irregularity which may reflect additional septations which are not visualized in their entirety. Vascular flow is noted adjacent to the cyst. The radiologist is recommending tat I consider tissue sample due to complex character. -113689,What are the symptoms of lupus?,"Hi,I can understand your concern.Lupus is a immunological disorder there is autoimmunity developed against body's own tissues. Also normal functioning of immune system is also hamperedSuch patient are prone for developing various types of infection.Further treatment of lupus may further hampers normal functioning of immune system leading to increased chances of infections.Green colored stool in your wife is most likely due to stomach infection.Lupus nephritis is one of the complications of lupus. In it kidney function is hampered significantly and kidney cannot remove water from body leading to retention of water which collected in subcutaneous tissues like in legs in walking patient and in back and legs in bed ridden patient.As a part of lupus and underlying fluid collection the skin become fragile and water come out whenever there is scatch to overlying skin.You should consult rheumatologist and nephrologist for further evaluation and treatment.Hope this helps you, if so do vote. ",Yes my wife is 44 yrs of age. She is 5ft 2in and 264lbs and has a background of lupus iratible syndrme watermelon stomach and she is weak alot and has water coming out of her leg were the cat scratched her the other night. my question is does her having geen poop caused by lupus and why is the water pourin out of her leg? -206722,"What causes fever, loss of appetite and tiredness?",Hi....BERA test is completely safe even at 10 days of age. It is not associated with any complications. Please go ahead with the test as recommended by your pediatrician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"Dear Dr., My daughter is 10 days old and our pediatrician suggested to do the BERA test as her intial screening for hearing failed. Is it ok to do the test at this stage and is there any side effects from this exam being performed on an infant? Many thanks in advance." -81099,"Minimal caliectasia after taking homeopathic medicines, had also taken lemon juice with tea olive oil. Suggestions and precautions?","Dear madam, welcome to HCM. I am sad to hear about your husband's demise. Please accept my condolences. The most common reason for death in dialysis patients is cardiovascular (Heart attack, Strokes, heart rhythm problems, etc). One of the conditions which I thing is most likely in your husband's case is 'Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm' which can cause back pain and many a times can be life threatening. A myocardial infarction (heart attack) is always very high on the list of probabilities off course. Unlikely he died of a heat attack. Hope this helps. Kind regards. RB ","My husband was a dialysis patient. He complained of back pain and laid down with a heat pad on his back. A couple hours later, He died in his sleep and there was vomit. Could that have been a heat attack. He had a history. A mild heart attack , had two stints and AFib. But the AFib was treated by ablation a couple year prior." -168346,Suggest treatment for swelling and pain in hands with osteoarthritis,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, such pain may not be due to implant but more likely possibility could be hyperacidity and it can be well managed with ""Tab omeprazole 40 mg and Domperidone 30 mg "" once in day at evening time, hope this information helps, take care have a nice day. ",Hi I have a sharp pain underneath my right breast implant rubbing up against my right rib cage that also leads to a sharp pain to the back of my right rib cage on my back. It hurts when I breathe and there is a constant sharp pain on that rib cage. It feels as if something is rubbing over it and irritating it. I am five days post op with the implant underneath the muscle. The pain has been ongoing for four hours now. -207156,What medicine to take for stomach and head ache?,Hi....Regarding diet - You can use cerelac...any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.Once diarrhea starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My 4 y/o daughter seems to have difficulty using the toilet when she has loose stools. She inevitably poops in her pants every time her stool is not solid. I will be taking her to her MD soon to r/o possible muscle control issues or other… I am trying to figure out which foods cause loose stools and which foods can create more solid stools. So far my list is cheese, rice, pasta, bananas, apples, bread, milk, and yogurt(?). Any other foods good to give her? I also found peanut butter, oatmeal and apple sauce are low fiber foods that would be ok. Please advise. Thank you." -174274,"What could cause slurred speech, muscle twitching in legs and back?","Hello,I am Dr Mittal.Welcome to HCM.First, and foremost, the test always has to be preceded by a symptoms.I really need to know why the scan was done in the first place.The symptoms can change the interpretation of the same report.Per se, your report has no specific findings. These changes are frequently seen as a person grows older. They are commonly called age related changes.There are area of ischemia. Ischemia are areas where the blood supply is reduced temporarily or permanently. This may lead to changes seen in the scan. However, in middle ages and thereafter, these are commonly seen and people are usually asymptomatic. Hence they are considered non specific. I have tried my best to answer your question.Please let me know the symptoms, and I may be able to help you further.Best of luck, Dr Mittal ",Brain scan report states: There are a few patchy hypo densities in the white matter of the cerebral hemispheres which are non specific. Also: minimal white matter changes that likely represent early or minimal ischemic changes. What does all this mean? -223533,Suggest remedy to get hard erections and cure premature ejaculation,"Hello,This clear fluid is normal and is called pre-cum. It is meant for lubrication during sex. As long as your sperms are healthy and count is normal you do not need to worry about this clear fluid.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician ","Hello good day , i have been leaking a clear sticky fluid (which usually comes during masturbation) for almost a month and half through out the day . i have been under treatment from a doctor until then and still no improvement . i was advised to take depsonil(25mg ) and antoxid (also lg.meganeuron injection weekly) from the beginning until now at nights .please advise" -56844,What causes high BP even after medication and doing exercise?,Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Sorry to say but you should not take her to the wedding. This can be dangerous and life threatening for her. She is having heart failure and Pulmonary hypertension. So breathlessness is likely with minimal exertion. She also requires night time oxygen. All these suggest high possibility of complications and worsening of her condition while traveling. So better not to take her to the wedding. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. ,My mother is 83 years old and has been living with Congestive Heart Failure for at least 5 years. Two years ago she was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension. She also had a heart attack 15 years ago and has a pacemaker. I have noticed in the last 6 months that she is becoming very tired. She can not walk any distance and must take a nap in the afternoon. At times she is heard wheezing but it comes and goes. The doctor has her on oxygen at night. My question concerns travel. We are all going up to a wedding in the Washington D.C. area. I am a little concerned about this kind of trip for my mother. Could this make her condition worse? The wedding is of her granddaughter so it is a big family event. Any suggestions? -60073,How can UTI be treated?,"Hello,Fluconazole can be taken safely from twenty weeks of pregnancy. Fluconazole is an azole group of antifungal which is commonly prescribed to treat a variety of fungal infections like ringworm. It may harm an unborn baby if taken in high doses daily during the first three months of pregnancy. Continue taking treatment as prescribed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ","Hi , my wife is pregnant (20 weeks) , she got ringworm in thighs/under belly/neck. She got itching and unable to sleep the whole nights. When we visited dermatologists they gave Avil 25, FLUCONAZOLE 150 mg for 7 days and some creams. Kindly suggest whether we can go ahead and use the medicine." -194019,What causes peter s anomaly with eye acuity result of 2400 in 12 month old?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This could be a tremor of some kind. He needs to be seen by a pediatrician to understand what the underlying problem may be, as a tremor is nothing more than a symptom of something that is causing it to appear. I suspect that the doctor will order some blood tests to rule out problems like a low blood calcium, for example. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My six year old son s arms started shaking last night. he complained of pain. the shaking stopped when he went to sleep, but started again this morning- especially when he uses them to eat, brush his teeth, etc. He said that he does t feel much pain this morning but he holds his arms out stiff in front of him when he walks. What could be the cause?" -147026,What does a high ESR level indicate?,"Hello and welcome to HCM, Thalassemia major is characterised by deficient hemoglobin synthesis. It is managed by regular blood transfusion. Repeated blood transfusion leads to iron overload. Iron overload is cleared by iron chelation therapy. Thalassemia causes splenomegaly or enlarged spleen. Splenomegaly is managed by splenectomy. Homeopathy does not offer any treatment for thalassemia. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal ","Dear DoctorMy daughter is just four months old. She has been suspected of Thalassemia beta major, and confirmed. The pathological result did not confirm due to her age. Her hemoglobin dropped to 5.6 %, so she has been hurriedly given two unit (each 75 ml) of blood when she was just three and half months old . The clinical report (HPLC) revealed Hb F was 96.5 %. Except that me and my wife are both beta Thalassemia carrier. I want to know the latest treatments of that including homeopathy." -175569,"What causes tingling, numbness and weakness in lower extremities?","Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is important to know if your child is showing symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. This is known as tic syndrome and the child makes repeatative involuntary movements of the head or neck. Risperidone and clonazepam are given in such cases and might take few weeks to months to show treatment response.The cause of this condition is complex in nature with genetic, environmental and neurological effects. There can be imbalance in brain chemicals which is causing the problem. The medicines are recommended and the dose is low. You please give the medicine to your son and follow up with your doctor. It can take 15 days to get relief. Please do not stop medicine by yourself and always consult the doctor. Please do not worry. ","Sir, my child age is 8 years, I am observing that last 2 months he is shaking his head in every 1/2 hour interval, as I have asked my child cause of that, he replied that he is feeling light pain in his neck. I have visited to Bangur neuromedicine yesterday & Dr. Devjani has saw my child, she has prescribed Risdone 0.50 once in a day & Clonazepam 0.25 twice in a day to take. Sir I am very much confuse & kindly require your suggestion that should I start those medicine & why did they suggested this medicine, what is their suspect?" -7176,What is the blood report after miscarriage showing?,"Hello. The hematology picture is typical of iron deficiency anemia with typical low serum ferritin stores and high MCV values. She has been rightly prescribed Iron supplement by the gynaecologist and should continue it for a month and then repeat her iron profile. Bone marrow is working to make fresh red blood cells or reticulocytes which is a physiological response to iron deficiency anaemia, so there is no apparent need to is it a hematologist as such, but for detailed clarification, you can always opt so. ","Hello doctor,My daughter is 25 years old, had a miscarriage a few months back. She lost a lot of blood for a week or two and continued a little less for up to a month total. Her OBGYN doctor and her PA did not give her Iron supplements at the time. This month she had her physical and they did the blood work and her ferritin, the serum is 7 and the normal range for the laboratory is 15 to 150. Iron saturation is 5 and iron serum is 18. Also, MCV is 75, MCH is 21.9, MCHC is 29.0, RDW 17.7, platelets 472, all abnormal. Her PA gave her Feosol 65 mg elemental Iron 2 per day. From her doctor's office, they said to come back in a month to repeat the blood work. Is 7 for the ferritin level concerning corroborated with all the values for the shape, volume, and size of the red blood cells? Does her bone marrow is trying hard to make healthy red blood cells? Do you think that we should go see a hematologist?" -54516,Could the shortness of breath be the indication of heart problem?,"Hi,There is no serious abnormality. Overall it is normal, except mild LV hypertrophy ( slight thickening of ventricular walls). It may be caused by blood pressure fluctuations. Don't worry, just monitor your blood pressure.Take careCome back if you have any further questions ","Hi! I just did a 2d Eco my Values are Aorta 2.5, L Ves 2.0, IVS ed 1.2, RV ed. EF 60%, LAes 3.4, LV ed 3.9, PW (LV) 1.1, RV Anterior wall (upto 5mm), IVS - Normal/Flat/Paradoxical Rest all is Normal and Clear Except it says Concentric LVH.Please advise if the reort is normal or not? BP is normally 130/80" -212870,Suggest treatment for painful lump on back of tooth,"Hello,I would like to know the treatment recommendation for your infection? Did you have the tooth extracted without going off your blood thinner? I consult, to determine the amount of time needed to stop your medication, with my patient's physician before scheduling an extraction. Dental patients need to stop taking aspirin for seven days prior to an extraction to assist controlling bleeding.Are you planning to have a root canal? Did you have swelling and require drainage? Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding for 15 minute. Avoid irritants. Stay on your medication as prescribed and follow all instructions provided by your dentist. Call your dentist and ask specific questions about your symptoms to find out if this is unusual after your recent visit. Keep in mind a small amount of blood can mix with saliva and look like a greater volume of blood. Remember, rinsing after an extraction can disturb your initial blood clot and promote bleeding or severely infected tissue can exhibit more bleeding.Do not stop your medication unless advised by your physician or dentist. Make sure that you review your medication being taken and full medical history with your dentist prior to dental treatment.thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will feel better soon. ",I went to dentist yesterday and found I had infection in tooth. I'm on elquits(blood thinner) and tooth still bleeding. I'm on amonxiscillin now for infection. Should I be worried that my gums are still bleeding. Should I stop taking blood thinner? -67269,What is the treatment of infection on right testis ?,"Good day and thanks for your question. Sorry about the insect bite. The reason for the icthy, redness and swelling is that you are reacting to the bite. Try not to scratch it again. Apply calamine lotion to site of ithcing, use diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25mg 3 times daily. Scratching it might get it infected. If these interventions did not work, write me or go see a doctor.Hope it helps. Thank you. ","I have what appeared to be 3 insect bites on my arm (though when they first appeared there was no insect in sight). They are extremely itchy, red and swollen. When I woke up this morning they are bigger in size and are now leaking serum and have spread to 3 new areas on my hand. I am not sure what is causing this but they seem to be getting worse even though I have refrained from scratching them. What is going on??" -254694,What causes delay in periods?,"Hello dearI understand your concernDo not worryDelayed period is due to the side effect of the I pill.I pill contain high progesterone level.It prolong the second phase of the cycle and cause delay in the period ny 1-2 week.So your period will come in next 7 days.Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, do regular exercise and drink plenty of water.Hope this may help youContact HCM for further health queryBest regardsDr. Sagar ",if there is any sideeffect of taking ipill if sperm doesn t enters... me and gf had sex on 12th oct and her periopd time is 24oct after sex she take ipill within one hours now she is not.getting her period its one week late but her period are not comming is it serious....vgh -44506,"Suggest treatment for rashes on the chest, neck, ears and face","Hi, You may use Gabapentin or Pregabalin or Carbamazepine or Valproate for neuralgia pain. Antidepressants like Nortriptyline may be useful in alleviation of symptoms. Please take above drugs under your doctor prescription. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ","I have shingels. I am 74 yrs. old. I am take 800mg of acyclovir 5 times a day. Plus using lidocaine cream on the sores. My side where the shingles are, are aching a lot. (the sores and my side) I have one more day to take the prescription. Any advice? What is post shingles neuralgia?" -71183,What is the diet that needs to be followed to reduce ESR level while suffering from Malaria?,"typhoid can relapse,,,,it starts with second bout of fever,, associated with pain abdomen, nausea, myalgia, loss of appetite,,,,widal test will be raised,,,,on repitition,,,,symptom of cold is unlikely,,,, i hope you dont worry of relapse...regards, DR Shyamalaplease rate this if u r satisfied,,,feel free to ask any query ","three weeks before ,i went for widal test , s.typhi o was positive at 1:160, is this a starting stage, took medicines for 9 days , is there any chances of relapse, after exactly 4 weeks after the test , today i am suffering from cold, is this a relapse or cold problem?" -36507,"Had miscarriage. Having pcod, thyroid problem. On ovral, thyroxine. Duration of cure, get pregnant?","Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question. I agree with the plan to delay conception until the thyroid issue is under control. This might take up to 6 months to reach a stable point. Be patient as she is young and there is plenty of time. The other issue that should be addressed is the fact that her FSH is definitely elevated at 17.11. This should be repeated to see if it is real. It suggests a problem with her ovaries. I hope that this helps. If you have more questions, please click on ""ASK ME A QUESTION"" link above to directly ask me a question! ","My wife had a miscarriage recently. Her age is 25 & weight is 65. The gynaecologist suggested to use ovral-L tablets for a period of 21 days for 3 months from 5th day of menstural period. Also, the gynaecologist suggested that we should not plan for child for the next 3 months. Her LH level is 20.68 & FSH level is 17.11 & she is having pcod & thyroid prob. She told to take 100mg of thyroxine tablet. This test was taken on 2nd day of her periods. Within how many months it can be cured. Is that anything is serious issue regarding her pregnancy. We are planning for a baby now. she can able to conceive & give birth to child?" -95403,Suggest treatment for a lump on the rectum,"Hi,Good Morning.I am Dr.Savaskar-M.S.CVTS -super-specialist- From India-attending your health query to HCM virtual-online Clinic--I studied your query in-depth and Understood your concerns.-In my opinion -Remedy would be-a-Consult a Surgeon-who find out the cause of it-?Boil-as its 2 days duration?or bedbug bite- or insect bite.b-Tb-NSAIDc-Antibiotics for 3-5 days time would reduce the lump on the back.-Wish you early recovery.Wellcome for any question if it worries you still.Dr.Savaskar-M.S.CVTS-super-specialist in non-curable disorders- , ","About a day or two ago i notice a small, almost quater size lump on my back its right above where my spine should be just about down to the middle of my back. It doesnt hurt constantly, just when its touhed like a bruise should i go see a doctor about it?" -59577,Why does fever persist after recovering from a kidney infection along with fatigue and nausea?,"Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to a urinary tract infection. I suggest doing a urine test to confirm the diagnosis. If the diagnosis is confirmed I suggest taking prescribed antibiotics. Meanwhile, I suggest using noninflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to reduce the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ",So I️ had sex a few days ago and my “cherry” popped . I️ have had a burning feeling everytime I️ go pee and has lasted for 5 days now . It feels like I️ constantly have to pee and sometimes it’s just a little . I️ am bleeding but it is a very very little pink . Is this common or do I️ have a UTI ? -120217,What causes severe stomach ache after using milk and honey?,"Hi.Thanks for an elucidate history. A combination of the fever and cold indicates viral infection , which might have given a lowered body resistance to cause typhoid like enteritis. The rashes can be due to viral or enteric fever and also for the arthritis like pains. Get consultation with a pediatrician urgently to get a clinical examination and investigations of blood, stool and as ordered.A proper antibiotic and supportive medicines should solve the problem. Remember to complete the course . ","my son has been suffering abdominal pain (whole front area below belly button). two days already. he's been taking enough food though slightly lesser than usual. five days ago he had dark red rashes at the lower leg like some insect bites. I don't know if connected. He has also been having pain on some of his joints (hands and right foot), like arthritis. he had a cold and some fever last i think before the rashes appeared." -26887,How do I get rid of my gag reflex?,"Hello. Gagging is very common. Do not be scared or tensed, as it can be controlled. Wish you good health and happiness. Keep me updated with the improvements. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hi doctor, I have a gag reflex, which is really bad. I am going to the dentist next week, and I might even get braces. Do you know how I can get rid of my gagging reflex?" -76422,My sperm motility is nil. Is it cause any problem?,you need not worry about viscosity motility is not up to mark better consult surgeon if you are worried about infertility medicines are now available claiming to be effective in treatment of low motility of sperm treatment to be continued till conception is achieved ,I made Vascosity operation and I waited 6 months to have my semen analysis and below is the result : volume : 3ml ph :7.5 liquefaction :30 colour : gray viscosity : highly viscous sperm count : 240 mill/ml total sperm count : 720 mill wbc : 0.1 mill/ml agglutination : present cellular debris : not seen motile : 20% sluggish : 50% Immotile : 30% normal : 50% Can you please give me your opinion about the result? I m a little concerned about two items: viscosity and Motility? right? Thank you in advance and I look forward to your response -220420,"Monistat vaginal cream used on teeth, swallowed some. Help?","Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. your history suggests that you are worried about the complication,faced post extraction of third molars. Please do not get worried The white tissue you have mentioned might or might not be the clot. But, if you have symptoms like dull aching pain in the 3rd molar then you need to get worried. Since, presently you have no symptoms,please do warm saline rinses after food gently and observe for two more days. If the tooth ache persists then you can revisit your dentist for evaluation else no need. Please understand this fact, that the clot which develops to protect the wound gets well stabilized within 48 hours .so there are very rare chances of dry socket until and unless there is some forceful rinsing or biting on hard food stuff is done. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care. ","DENTAL HELP!!I got my wisdom teeth extraction two days ago..Today, I was eating and my white tissue that was suppose to protect my extraction site came off. I don't feel any pain for now but is it possible that I am still risked in having dry sockets or infections?I'm scared:(Oh and another thing.. My teeth aches. Like those teeth that needs filling kind of pain.. Thanks!!" -14739,My kid has diarrhea and has no strength or stamina. Please help.,"Hi. Causes of diarrhea and poor nutrition at this age might be due to celiac disease (an autoimmune disorder), worm infestation, IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). I suggest: Revert back to a paediatrician online with reports and details for definitive treatment --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Hello doctor, What is wrong with a junior school child who has diarrhea and either stopped drinking or is unable to. He has eyesight weakness and now wears glasses. He worries a lot and despite a good appetite does not put on weight. Has difficulty in reading and writing. He has no power, strength or stamina. Thyroid tests are all normal. Has he some other congenital disorder? Because there is definitely something wrong and we are guilty of not observing him fully and properly." -116435,Will contriamzole tablets cause any side effects?,"Hi, Looking at your requisition of a combined low estrogen containing contraceptive pill Marvelon would match with Yaz (you had been taking). I would suggest to get examined internally before starting new pill just to check personal suitability & take the medicine regularly, at same time of the day & without a break. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician ","I have been on Yaz (contraceptive pill) for the last year and a half. My doctor prescribed it due to the shorter break between pills and it s low levels of oestrogen as I have always had fairly heavy periods. I had some problems in the middle, but am now very good. Unfortunately it is prescribed in Australia and it is getting too hard to have it sent to me so I need to change pills. I have access to 3 pills - Mercilon, Marvelon and Diane at my local pharmacy in south east asia and am hoping to choose the one that will be the most similar to avoid side effects. Thank you." -106224,What causes slight shortness of breath and severe migraine?,"Yes she has to be on Coumadin to prevent further pulmonary thrombosis as it can be life threatening. However she has to be under regular monitoring for her bleeding time, clotting time and prothrombin time ",my mom had a pulmonary thrombosis and acute anemia in march when she was released {after aven cava filter and 2 units blood they sent her home on coumadin she goes to a clinic for coumadin management but she continues to need tranfusions for the anemia the ran batteries of test and could find no bleeding should she be on coumadin -224482,What causes premature ejaculation in a 32 year old?,"Hi, There can be 2 issues 1. vaginismus - tight vaginal pathway not allowing penis to enter (need to consult a gynecologist for the cause). 2. improper erection - with out proper erection penis will find difficult to enter vagina (erectile dysfunction). Share more details regarding your issue with the above cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist ","I am married an 1.6 years ago, I am still not able to insert my pennis into my wifes vagina, I am very much worried and also consulted homeopathy doctor but then i don't find any improvement till now, Sperm is coming out of my penis and it is becoming longer as well but then unfortunately when i try to insert it is not at all moving inside the vagina.Please suggest me wht do i do?" -114001,"Burning while urinating. Diagnosed with mild lupus, Raynauds, leg pain. Dipstick shows protein. Any relation ?","HI, thanks for using healthcare magicDelayed or irregular periods can occur in many physical illnesses including severe anemia. SLE can also cause issues with menstruation.Menopause , of course , can also cause the period to become irregular.The only way to determine if you are menopausal would be blood tests to check your hormone levels.You can speak to your doctor about tests to determine the cause of the menstrual irregularities.I hope this helps ",Hi have systemic lupus and three years ago became extrememly anemic. Was hospitalize transfused and released. From that point my menstrual cycle became erratic and now I have not seen it in six months. I is this menopausal. Or a symptom of Anemia -232135,What causes bleeding at meatus with pus formation?,HelloThanks for query.It is common to get testicular swelling after Hernia surgery .It is due to trauma to the testicle while separating hernial sac from the testicle.It gets resolved gradually over a period of 2-3 months.You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.Dr.Patil. ,I had a hernia operation eight weeks ago (left side) and I still have swollen testicles which hurt and it is very sensitive in that area. When can I expect this pain and swelling to dissipate? Is there something you can suggest the alleviate these symptons. -29234,l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?,"Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore." -208900,What causes itching and inflammation in anus?,Hi dearWelcome to HCMExposure from the people suffering from the flu and RTI should be avoided.Improve immunity with high protein diet.Iron syrup andultivamins to be added.Antihistaminic and decongestant medi to be added.Steam inhalation to be done.Hope the query is answered. Thanks ,"my daughter is 2 years and 5 months old, she is getting frequent cough, cold and very high fever. Every month sge is getting this. This time my dr gave her calpol 250, bricarex a, and enzocart. but no improvement. Getting blood test CBC, MP and Urine test done. Earlier also she has taken lots of time to recover and got blood test also done those were normal. Two queries i have 1. How she will be recovered this time 2. Once she recoveres what can i give her so that the frequest fever cough and cold can be avoided." -9929,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -88418,Second opinion required on having cirrhosis of the liver from diabetes. No treatment recommended after blood work,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if you do not have any other symptoms and just the yellow sclera then this may not be jaundice or anything else, low hemoglobin may also gives such yellow sclera, if you have some doubt then the best way to get the test done for this, to clear the doubt to depend upon single nonspecific sign is not advisable, hope this information helps you have nice day. ","I m Not tired though. I ve suffered obstructive jaundice before and was hospitalised but left before being treated to be back with my children. I was hospitalised two years ago. The situation now is I feel tired, weak, my eyes keep closing and and Ivan see the yellowish colour under my bottom eyelid. Is it the jaundice returning back after two years? Or could it be the marina coil making me feel tired with sleepy eyes. I had the coil fitted last year 2013 in June." -38093,Does eating papaya affect pregnancy ?,hi welcome to hcm.no not a tall papya which is good for health onyhe contrary its helps in your planing.so without worry you can eat papya. thanks dr.dhara dhara.shah84@yahoo.in ,hi Doctor .. im 27 years old male. we are planning for pregnancy . will my diet (papaya fruit) have any negative impact on pregnancy chances? -112861,What causes increased markings above the aortic curve as seen in the X ray?,Start an inhaler like seroflo/advair twice daily along with a codeine syrup at bedtime. What you have is a post viral cough that sometimes can be really irritating as well as resistant to medicines. Stop azitheomycin after 5 days ,I HAVE BEEN COUGHING FOR FOR THE LAST 7 DAYS DUE TO BRONCHITIS. I AM TAKNG AZITHROMYCIN. AND THE 5 DAY PERIOD FOR TAKING THE MEDIINE WILL BE ENDING TOMORROW. I M SURE I HAVE COUGHED SO MUCH I HAVE IRRITATED MY THROUGH EVEN MORE. EVERY TIME IT SEEMS TO GET BETTER THE COUGHING URCH INCREASES AGAIN AND IT IS NON STOP COUGHING. I HAVE HARDLY BEEN ABLE TO SLEEP MORE THEN 1 HR A NIGHT. MY THROAT CONTINUES TO BE INFLAMED AND PAINFUL TO SWALLOW. HOW CAN I STOP THE NON STOP COUGHING ATTACKS? -97429,Should I be concerned for a movable lump on my collar bone?,"Hi, thanks for sharing your son's health concerns with HCM! If I were his treating Doctor for this case of the movable lump/tightness in the upper thigh, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1.     a lipoma or benign fatty tumor or neurofibroma2.     The second possibility is of a benign cyst like ganglion cyst bursa     3.     The last possibility is of a lymph node or even could be some normal / developmental nodule like muscular nodule or just kind of muscular sprain!     Overall, it is benign and not to worry about this but you could go for FNAC test for confirmation before consulting a surgeon in your area! He might have rest and continue physiotherapy as you mentioned....Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your son good health. ",My son is a track runner and he has been having trouble with the upper part of his leg/thigh. It has been hurting for some time now. It feels really tight and feels like it has a lump inside. Is there something in the upper part of this leg that could be torn or maybe just strain? What can he do to make this feel better so he can complete his season without so much pain. He has been icing and heating -187483,What causes fatigue and headache after chemotherapy?,"Symptoms of liver cancer areWeight loss (without trying) Loss of appetite Feeling very full after a small meal Nausea or vomiting An enlarged liver, felt as a mass under the ribs on the right side An enlarged spleen, felt as a mass under the ribs on the left side Pain in the abdomen or near the right shoulder blade Swelling or fluid build-up in the abdomen Itching Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) RegardsDr DE ",My Dr wants me to have a scan of my liver lobe? I have elevated enzymes. I have gained about 12lbs since my last visit and I am about 35 BMI. Could the elevated enzymes be the result of my exceptionally fat ass or should I be worried about cancer? I just turned 46. -33070,Can pregnancy happen even after taking contraceptive pill?,"Hello dearI understand your concernDo not worryYou had regular period for 2 months after intercourse.Pregnancy is not possible in presence of period.This time delayed period could be due to hormonal imbalance, ovulation defect.If period will not come in next 4 days then consult gynecologist and undergo examination, USG scan, reproductive hormone analysis and Ovarian follicle study to confirm cause.You can take progesterone pill to induce periodAvoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exerciseBest regardsDr. Sagar ",after my last intercourse i had regular periods 4 next 2 months .but now it's been over 10 days since my last due date and i am not down yet. i also took a contraceptive medicine on the next day of intercourse. is there possibility of becoming pregnant? -104880,What is the remedy for cough?,"Hello ! you seem to have developed post infective bronchial hyperactivity , which means to say , in some patients , the respiratory tract infection causes the airways to construct temporarily for few days . This causes difficulty for air to enter and exit through the airways causing the grumbling sound .The good news is this is a temporary phenomenon .Get a chest x-ray done . Ensure that you complete the course of your antibiotics . and also take Inhaled bronchodilators like Foracort , Budamate or Duolin inhalers for few weeks until your airways get back to their normalcy and your breathing is at ease .Avoid exposure to cold and dust m Hope my reply is of help . Do drop in your valuable feedback. ","Hi there. So i am 19 years old and in college. I got sick 3 weeks ago, i feel better now but my cough is still here. I had phlem well i was sick...which has decreased but now i have noticed a weird breathing feeling, like a grumbling in my chest/lungs...What is up!?" -61078,What causes inflammation and swelling in the penis?,Thanks for posting your query to hcm. your paediatrician start treatment in a correct manner as we need to start treatment with a antibiotic to clear chest infection .hopefully it will cure your daughter. ,HiMy daughter is 11 months old she has acute respiratory infection and also a chest infection and my paediatrician prescribe orelox 40mg/5ml suspension for 5 days and ventoline with normal saline nebulise... I want to know that this antibiotics suspension is cure my daughter's chest infection or not?? -53411,What causes heart pounding and slight tightening of chest muscles?,"Hi,Certainly low bp causes this side effects and it's not due to vyvanse. This basically occurs when you suddenly stand, bp further falls and causes decreased blood supply to brain. In order to prevent it, you should increase fluid intake and avoid sudden standing up, you should gradually get up. if still present you might have to wear compression stockings in legs. Lastly medicine are also available for the same.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ","I am 41 and have been taking Vyvanse 70 mg for aprox. 1 year. Recently while working in the garden I have been experiencing dizzyness when I go from planting to standing. It goes away after a few seconds but I am wondering if this is a low blood pressure issue and if it is caused by the Vyvanse. I have also had TMJ over the last year while on Vyvanse, worse when I am stressed. I don t take any other medications. My last BP reading was taken at work when I felt dizzy and it was 97/74. Usually it is around 117/76 or so. My resting HR on average is around 80. Should I be concerned?" -141685,Suggest remedy for back pain and cough,"Hello, Thanks for your query.The description suggests that you have lumbar disc disease . The initial management for this problem is conservative by following means : - Bed rest - analgesics and ocassional muscle relaxants - Methylcobalamine preparations which helps to alleviate your ""pins & needles"" sensations - lumbar back support while sitting for longer periods - intermittent pelvic traction If you dont get any relief within 3 weeks, you need an orthosurgeons consultation to decide upon the need for surgical intervention. Hope this helpsI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","I am otherways healthy with fair clinical reports age 40, 75 kGand 5 ft 9 inc have alow back pain due to L4 l5 ISSUES tried Dyclofenac dosent work its acute last 2 days, pls suggest which is better, Acy+paracetamol or Acy+tramodol its for immediete use, pain is troubling me" -51495,How to cure fluttering of heart after TTE and shock treatment?,"Hello,Brief answer: Mostly, a wart needs to be checked as it is growing, ischemic colitis symptoms include acute abdominal pain, diarrhea or blood in stool.Explanation: My opinion is that your finger lesion description is a bit of concern, as growing mass with color variation you said. A wart is a provisional diagnosis but that mass need to be checked. Ischemic colitis presents to us as acute sharp abdominal pain with eating we call it angina of abdominal, some cases may develop diarrhea plus or minus bloody stool. I suggest my patients the following: Do not scratch that mass, if a wart it may spread to other sites.The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about type of operations you made as ischemic colitis patient, also level of diabetes and other risk factors control.Conclusion: I suggest you check with your general physician to examine your hands, also continue on your medicines and if any symptoms I mentioned above develop, check in ER.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mahmmad Gamal ","I am 70, female, 5 6 , & 170#. I have controlled hypertension, hyperlipidemia, depression, osteoarthritis, and have had surgery for episodes of ischemic colitis. I have a red, growing, cauliflower like growth that hurts if it is bumped on both the 1st & 3rd joints of my right index finger. Is it some type of wart?" -237637,Suggest treatment for inability to express emotions,"Hi , Thank you for using health care magic.I can understand your concern regarding your husband's behavior.Stokes affecting the frontal part of brain what we called frontal lobe has the highest rate of behavioral changes. Neuron loss due to stroke affect many area of the person's life and resulting frustration many time grow in to agitated depression.Depression is also very much common in person suffered from strokes.From your side you should be remain calm and see his behavior as a symptom of brain condition rather than mean behavior.Consult psychiatrist he would be in best position to help you, Medication like antidepressant , benzodiazepines , and some times low dose antipsychotics help to improve this symptoms.Hope this will help you.Regards. ","my husband has had 4 small stokes this year and two big ones. He does not have the use of his left arm which means the right side of the brain is effected. He has become more agitated and arguementive, plus he has hit me which he never has before. Has his brain been effected with his personality and he has become meaner." -115749,Can double dose of marvelon be taken as alternative to plan B?,"Hi,Yes, Zentel syrup does contain sulphur in its composition. Since your daughter is allergic to sulfa groups of medications, she should not be given Zentel to treat intestinal worms. Consult her treating doctor for an effective alternative but a safer medication to treat the suspected worm infection.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","Hi, my daughter is 5 yrs old and weighs 14.5 kgs. All of a sudden she has a crazy appetite and prevt o this she had a poor appetite. I suspect worms. is it ok to give her Zentel syrup. Are there any sulpha drugs in the composition as she is allergic to it. thks" -101538,Should i be worried of lumps under arm that is paining and swelling?,The itchy lumps may be a fungal infection or viral infection.If it is very severe it is always better to consult a dermatologist.I can be cured with an ointment and oral tablets. ,"in november i noticed that I had a bump on my skin that was itchy and when I scratched it it became worst over the days spreading and becoming more itchy.. now im noticing my skin is having more bumps that itch , I have one on my right arm and one on myhip ," -13465,Kindly tell me the ways to stay away from depression due to failure in conceiving.,"Hello. You should, first of all, reassure yourself that if you will have sexual intercourse in a relaxed and stress-free mind then this will yield the best results. If you will do sexual intercourse in anticipation of the baby then you will remain stressed and this will make negative results. Stress too is one cause of poor fertility. You should spend more time in foreplay with your husband. Have more sexual encounter during a fertile period of the menstrual cycle that is during 12th to 16th day of the cycle (the first day of the cycle is the first day of bleeding). Keep your both legs up while you will remain lying down after ejaculation. This will prevent the leakage of semen. Remain in this position for around 5 to 10 minutes after sex. This will also help you a lot. Just do not lose your confidence. Just keep one thing in mind that you are healthy and you will have a baby without many issues. Try to spend more time in doing constructive activities. Avoid spending more time on the internet because this increases stress only. Light exercise in the evening too will lift up your mood. Do not get irritated on your family members which could happen in depression. This will help you. If needed, visit a psychiatrist for help. ","Hello doctor, I have been trying for a baby for the last eight months. The monthly disappointments are driving me crazy. I feel so low and like a total failure. How do I ensure that I do not spiral into depression? My husband is supportive and encouraging, but I end up crying each time I see or hear news of a baby." -248575,What does pain around eye with lack of sleep indicate?,"hithis is post operative sternal incision scar pain caused due to incomplete injury to the nerves which keep on firing on & off.but then blocking these nerve endings is quite difficult as all the major organs are situated in this area.please apply some local anaesthetic gels containing lignocaine( which is quite safe), added with topical pain killer gels( like diclofenac), or simple moisturising creams will also help some times.just try to ignore the pain.all the besttake care ",I had cabg surgery 2 years ago . Several months after the surgery I started having severe substernal pain which was diagnosed as being caused by nerve damage during the surgery. It was controlled fairly well by medication until the last few months . Can anything be done to block this nerve from making me hurt ? -100587,Could the lump on the leg be due to blood clot or scar tissue?,"Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.From your history, it seems to be a perianal hematoma formation which is a painful condition. This occurs due to a possible unnoticed lifting of heavy weight or due to severe cough giving rise to sudden increase in the venous pressure in the perianal area. However, it can not be diagnosed without a physical examination of the patient, and so I would suggest you to take appointment with a general surgeon for getting it assessed by him to have a proper diagnosis and management.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","I have a lump under the skin on my right butt cheek that is very tender, It had come and gone many times in the past, but now it never goes away. Sometimes it itches, other times just very tender. It is close to the anal opening, but moves from place to place, usually close to anus." -176585,What causes numbness in hand?,"Hello 1 I understand your concern. In my opinion a brain tumor is the less probable diagnosis in your situation. It may be just migraine. Your head CT scan has resulted normal, so this is a high probable diagnosis. I would like to know more of the duration of the headache , is it preceded by the weakness in the right arm and leg? Do you have members of the family suffering from Migraine ? How long do weakness in right limbs last?Another probable diagnosis would be partial epilepsy , but the headache is not typical. I would recommend an EEG to rule out epilepsy. Hope to have been helpful!Thank you for using HCM. Dr. Abaz Quka ","I have been having weird symptoms for over 2 years now. I have been experiencing dull head pressure 24/7 jittery feeling, like being anxious. Right arm and leg gets weak off and on, and clicking noise when I turn my head from side side. My right eye has pressure a lot, because I did get hit with a softball my freshman year of high school but that was years ago. I had a cat scan two years ago, and it came back normal. I am worried about possible brain tumors or something. Roshaunda Hayes" -86815,What causes abdominal pain along with vomiting after gallbladder removal?,"Hi welcome to HMC. thank you for posting your query. I understand your concern. I shall guide you about alpha feto protein. It is a protein produced by the liver and yolk sac of a developing baby during pregnancy. This protein level decreases after birth. Its levels are measured in 15 to 18 weeks of pregnancy to find out neural tube defects(like, spina bifida, anencephaly.), chromosomal disorders(downs syndrome, edwards syndrome), congenital abnormalities in the developing baby. The normal values of AFP in pregnant women are 10 - 150 nano grams per ml. Or 10 - 150 micro grams per litre. Its the normal value in your case. You need not to worry about the baby. Take care. ","Dear All, please guide me i got a result in Alpha Feto protein test 109.08 ng/mL . and i was not feeling well. pls tell me whats should i do? my doctor already recommend Ultrasound of obstetric. any one tell me how can i decrease the said result. i dont want abnormal baby. May Allah guide me in this problematic moments. kindly advice." -44783,What can be the reason for the rash which is itchy?,"Hi, I would recommend you to apply sunscreen during the daytime, moisturiser at night along with soap-free cleanser during the daytime. Don't use Skinlite cream in the future. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I am Savitha & m 24 yrs old. Last monday my frend recommended me SKIN LITE cream & i used it for three days. Now my skin is totally ruinned, Red rashes and scars. I used this cream for fairness. Now i m applying Johnsons cream, Please suggest wat do i do" -145870,"What causes extreme fatigue, lightheadedness, foggy brain, nausea and indigestion?","Hi,It appears, she has some primary haemostasis disorder, because she has this complains since long. Most common of these are von Willebrand disease, clotting factor deficiencies like haemophilia, and some auto-immune diseases.I would recommend you to meet a haematologist to get evaluated.Regards ","My mom has a blood disorder and the doctors here can not figure out what is causing it. She had eye surgery in november and hemmoraged. Doctor there said it was dic caused by two anuerisms he gave her plasma and cryo. Her levels went up and he sent us home . Her fibrenogen went up over three months time, with no blood products given, so we came last tuesday to get aaa repair. Went home ok but found her bleeding from femoral the next day. Came back to this hospital and different doctors say she has no clots and she presents anemic which they say is not classic symptoms of dic. They find no cancer, no ttp or hus, they gave her plasma and cryo and her numbers went up again. She was to have the thoracic anuerism fixed in four weeks but they need to get the blood disorder fixed before they will do it. The anuerism is around 11cm so time is of the essense. She had shingles in nov and was given valtrex full dose, she takes lipitor,lisiniprill and labetalol and diuretic. She hadnt gone to doctor most of her life so i dont know anything about blood problems in herr past but she said she had bad periods and hemmoraghed after the birth of my brother if anyone has any idea what is making her clotting factors deplete with no internal bleeding present plase let me know. Didnt know i had to pay. Expenses here are high thanks anyway" -119435,What causes abdominal pain after eating?,"Hello,It can be muscular pain ,can be relived in few days,if it bothers much you can have pain killer such as acetaminophen.But if pain radiates to other side of body and associated with other factors e.g food,cough,and increase in intensity you should seek medical advice immediatly.RegardsDr.Maheshwari ","Hi, I got a middle abdominal pain on the left side. It hurst when I walk, moved and sometimes when I breathe in. It started last night after I had a sexual intercourse with my husband. Can you give me an advise? Will be awaiting your experienced response." -17187,Please let me know some medicine to relieve burn injury pain.,"Hi. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. 1. Dermocalm lotion (Calamine) in the morning and afternoon. 2. Silverex cream at night (Silver sulfadiazine and Chlorhexidine). 3. Tablet Dolo 650 mg (Acetaminophen) twice daily for three days after food. For further information consult a dermatologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, The patient is a 50 years old female. She had a burn injury on the inner side of the hand three days back. I have attached the picture. Now, the skin over the area is darkened. The thin skin over it has started peeling this morning. She has pain, burning sensation and not able to sleep. What can be done about this? It is in the inner side of hand and it keeps hurting due to constant irritation. I would like to know some medication to relieve the pain and some topical application if needed. She is having gastritis and taking Pantocid 40 mg for three days." -138999,Suggest treatment for lower back pain,"back pain which aggravates after walking or pushing and relieved with bending forward,sitting or taking rest suggests lumbar canal stenosis .its a dynamic phenomenon in that neural canal diameter decreased due degenerative spine disease. in initial stages analgesics such as ibuprofen and flexion regime exercises (series of exercises in which abdominal muscles strengthens) gives some relief.For this you need expert's guidance by rehab specialist and physical therapist.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. ","hello ,my name is roy,I am 70 yrs young.and over the last 3 yrs, I have been getting aching muscl;es and back pain, and it only bothers me whenever I mow the yard with my push mower. it only takes about 3 minutes of walking and pushing,until my whole body gets so weak that I cant hardly walk .so I have to sit down real quick, and rest, and after about 10 min. I am ok again, and it only happens when I mow the yard, and weed eat. an its been going on for about 2 or more yrs,and getting worse, I get so tired and so weak so fast, I had a kidney trasspland 17 yrs ago,and I take anti rejection drugs, and prednisone, and 3 different kinds of high blood press. meds. I don t take any kind of statins at all. so I don t know what it might be, God help me@@@!!!. my e mail address is... YYYY@YYYY" -181814,"Suffering from alzheimers, spot bleeding. Tested positive for UTI. On antibiotics. How long will it take to recover?","Hi Mr Razak, Thank you for posting your query. First of all, I would like to reassure you that your MRI findings do not suggest any serious neurological problem. It shows mild cervical spondylosis with bulging of discs (soft tissues located between the vertebral bones), which is pressing the nerves there. For this, you would need to do physiotherapy, including neck exercises. Regarding tonsillar ectopia- a small part of brain at the back-cerebellum, is coming down behind the spinal cord. This finding is usually present from birth and does not cause any problems in most cases. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist ","hi sir,iam razak from kerala,sir i need your openion , dear sir iam suffering headache and swelling on my left scapula and neck region and acute pain on these areas since last 3 years .some times bulging may occur in my occipital area.i visited so many consultent and following their treatment.recently i done my mri scan MRI -IMPRESSION *BENIGN TONSILAR ECTOPIA *NO OTHER EVIDENT OR SIGNIFICANT ABNORMALITY IN THE BRAIN PARENCHYMA OR OTHER OBSERVED STRUCTURES *LOSS OF CERVICAL LORDOSIS *MILD DIFFUSE POSTERIOR C6-7 DISC OSTEOPHYTIC BULDGE WITH BILATERAL FORAMINAL ENCROACHMENT *PARTIAL TRANSITIONAL LUMBO SACRAL VERTIBRAE IS LIKELY WITHMILDELY EXXAGREGATED LUMBAR LORDOSIS *MILD RELATIVE LUMBAR BONY CANAL STENOSIS . sir please messege me what is your openion thanking you sir" -186499,Is it advisable to fly while undergoing chemotherapy for advanced cancer?,"swelling of one or two legs in your mothers' case warrants that recurrence of her disease in the abdomen be ruled out. It is quite common in advanced stage cervical cancer for the disease to recur, particularly since the treatment was suboptimal (no chemo was taken). It comes in the form of nodes in the abdomen which press on the veins draining the legs leading to swelling of the same. A CT scan of the whole abdomen will give the correct picture. ","my mother had diagnosed with 3b cervical cancer a year back, all treatment done including radiation, barchytherapy but not done chemo as her kidney was not suitable for chemo . now she active but her leg ha swollen & become thick. what type of treatment to done now" -3666,Please tell me about the causes of headache in a child with thalassemia major.,"Hi. He is suffering from thalassemia major. Here there is destruction of the blood cells due to which haemoglobin becomes low frequently. Hence he will need blood transfusions regularly. He is prone for infections because of low haemoglobin which can also cause fast heartbeat and cardiolmegaly (increase in size of heart) and tiredness. Hence, please consult a good pediatric hematologist who will make a monthly follow up plan for your baby and monitor his growth, haemoglobin levels and start appropriate treatment based on his health condition and reports. Continue breast feeding the baby. You can give the normal weaning food. Rest will discussed by the hematologist in detail. His low weight gain is due to the low hb mainly and not related to food. If his haemoglobin is monitored and maintained at near normal levels his growth will improve. ","Hi doctor, My son is thalassemia major subject. His age is 6 months(male boy). His weight is 5. He is suffering from headache and fever every now and then. Some times heart beet is fast. His liver and spleen are enlarged. He has been blood transfusion in one time in last week. Now he is taking folic acid 5mg (flovita )a tablet (1/2)per a day. Kindly suggest if he needs to take any other precaution. Can you please provide a diet chart for my child which can help him to grow up his body." -117819,What causes pain in right abdomen with pressure in anus?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.You are absolutely right. You problem looks like recurrent urinary tract infections as suggested by your history of : Lower abdominal pain which increases on running, frequency of urination, burning at the tip of penis, lower abdominal pain going to the kidneys and helped with Citralka, the urine alkilinizer. I would advise you the following in details:First of all get an Urine : culture and sensitivity, routine and microscopy. Ultrasonography of the abdomen particularly for urinary system.Intravenous pyelographyCT scan in some cases if cancer is suspected. ","HI i am having pain in lower abdominal portion, when i go for running it become more, if I stop & walk pain get less, i am also feeling like burning sensation on tip of my pinse after urination, kind of burning on tip of male organ. Urining routine has increased but burning sensation is arround after peing. i am 38 year old. i also feel like pressure on my lower abdominal part and on left side pressure toward back of kidney. please need your help, i already had before this problem and i used citralka syrup, pain were gone, but i could feel like pain in urinatory tack for many days." -233499,"Pain on the top of one testicle, chest and stomach pain after vasectomy. What could be the cause?","I feel your red dots are not any infection as there has been a long time between the incident and the problem. The sensitivity and smegma are normal. You should keep the glans clean with daily washes it will help to decrease the sensitivity as well. However, I would suggest you get tested for HIV, HBsAg, anti HCV and VDRL. These tests will rule out most sexually transmitted diseases and all are simple blood tests. But, always and always indulge in protected sex - Double protection would be safer. Its not worth contracting a disease that will mar your life. Feel free to contact again. Take care. ","Hi, thanks for taking the time to read and reply. I have a rash on my glans , small red dots to be precise. My Frenulum goes through varying degrees of sensitivity depending on the interval between retractions of the foreskin , the longer the interval the greater the sensitivity. Also, there is a usually quite a build up of what I assume is smegma (a white substance that covers the glans, but it is easily removed. There is also some degree of itching, but it is managable. I had unprotected sex once about sex months ago, but this condition only started occuring about two, maybe three weeks ago. And I am gay. I am really quite concerned, are there over the counter treatments for whatever ails me? Or should I see my GP at the first opportunity? Thanks UberConcerned" -219927,"Quit smoking, thrush on tongue, high IgE level. Worried","Hello,Thanks for writing to us.The swelling over face may be arised due to-abscess developed due to deep caries of the tooth.The pus within the periapical area may drain into sinus spaces as well as tissue spaces causing swelling.Please do visit a dentist and get the abscess drained and curetted.Root canal treatment has to be done if required.Take complete course of amoxycillin along with analgesics to prevent underlying infection.Hope this helps. ",hello .I have had bad tooth decay for years and since the past 8 months I noticed every morning I would wake up and my facial area around my nose/checks by my nose would swell and go away a soon as I would stand up for awhile.i have had tooth decay for over 10 years would this have any thing to do with it please help me oh and my eyes hurt some times -131361,Is allergic reaction to semen causing welts on my body?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that you are being re exposed to the allergen and this is the reason that the allergic reaction is persisting.The correct treatment of allergies is the use of anti histamines as you are doing. If these are not effective then you may need a short course of oral steroids from your doctor.You may want to consider allergy testing to determine what you are allergic to and reduce your exposure.I hope this helps ","I'm having an allergic reaction, I don't know what I'm reacting to. All i know is I have a red, itchy rash that looks similiar to hives. I doubt it is hives though because my rash isn't as ""gloppy"" as hives. Can you please tell me how to stop this horrendous itch. (I've already had 3 benedryl's and rubbed on a benedryl gel over the rash, this didn't help)" -145966,What causes episodes of dizziness and nausea after waking up?,"Hi I did review your concern my friend. Your bruising can be due to multiple reasons. You need to do compelete blood count for hemoglobin and platelets and also PT, PTTK for coagulation profile. DO you experience bleeding from anywhere else. You can send your complete details to me and I can analyse your problem better.I hope this helpsWIsh you all the best for your health. ","I stopped taking iron (injectable) 15 months ago, but I have the same large bruise/staining ever since and the top of my buttocks always feel like someone has beaten me with a board across the top of my buttocks, which hampers my comfort zone while sitting and laying down. I was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue about 20 months ago. Why do I have this constant bruised feeling?" -252167,Medical advice on problems in pregnancy,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understood your concern. In view of your irregular cycles and the possibility of delayed or absent ovulation, your doctor prescribed the ovulation induction treatment. Intercourse should take place at least on alternate days at the time of expected ovulation. After the intercourse, you should not wash the parts immediately and do not use strong soap solutions. Lie down flat on your back for at least 30 minutes and if you have a retroverted uterus, lie on your stomach. This is to help ascent of the sperms. Monitoring of ovulation also can be done through charting of basal body temperature or sonograms. All these done, you should wait for your next period and plan further management accordingly. It is difficult to predict conception now. Hope this helps. ",hello Dr i m 25 yrs old and want to be pregnant because of my irregular periods my dr suggest me to take siphene tablete for 5 days and then do intercourse from 12to 18 day of cycle.In this mounth i have been done this procedure wether i m pregnant? -161011,Can I get the shape of my nose back?,"Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. I hope you feel better soon , i think you may have arthritis or tendinitis as they may show your symptoms . You may use painkillers ( NSAIDs ) like tylenol 400mg tabs when needed as they will help in reducing your pain and inflammation , hot gentle massages with topical anti-inflammatory gels , muscle relaxants , B12 vitamin supplements will be effective for most of cases . in more chronic and severe cases steroid tabs or injections may be prescribed if required . If these knots persists or increase in mass i recommend some lab investigations and X ray and follow them up with your orthopedic for proper evaluation and management . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,Any further clarifications feel free to ask. ","I am a firefighter, and i know it puts a lot of strain on joints. However over the last month or so I have noticed my the inner most side of my elbow (if extended) appears slightly swollen, kinda ""squishy"", and is tender to touch as if it was a bruise. However it has not changed.I have also noticed a ""knot"" on the top of my shoulder that is tender to touch and that my should cracks a lot more, and ""pop"" in a lot more places then before." -62981,Suggest medication for dizziness & vomiting,"Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. If you had unprotected intercourse, then probably it might not be infection causing fluid discharge. Also, since you haven't stated that it is not associated with foul smell and itching, it is unlikely that it could be infection. It might have caused due to over-reaction by the vaginal mucosa or could be due to liquified semen draining out. It should subside on its own in a couple of days. Take care to keep the area clean and hygienic. Kindly seek medical advise in case you develop other symptoms along with it. Hope the information provided would be useful. All the best. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I had intercoarse yesterday andid wit now leaking a fluid with dicharge on and off today. I breastfeed and usually am dry. Could this be an infection in just one day or just coincidence." -8047,Is it possible to get depression due to SLE?,"Hello. I can understand what you are going through, and I will try to be as helpful as possible. There are two possibilities: 1. The depression is not because of lupus but comorbidity. This is likely if there is a family history of depression. 2. Plaquenil could have some contribution to your problems. Insomnia is a known side effect of it. So, you can try taking it in the morning if you are taking it at night. Also, there are case reports of mood changes secondary to Hydroxychloroquine. Since your lupus is so nicely controlled with Plaquenil, it would not be wise to stop the drug just because of this. What I will recommend is to take it, first thing in the morning. A good sleep could in itself have a mood stabilizing and elevating effect. If this does not help much, you could ask your doctor for an antidepressant which promotes sleep. Agomelatine is one such drug that comes to mind, but it needs regular liver check-ups and has interactions with Ciprofloxacin, Omeprazole, Lorazepam, and Fluvoxamine. I could not find a known interaction with Plaquenil but I think your rheumatologist is the ideal person to ask. If mood swings are your major issue, a mood stabilizer could help. Take care. ","Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female diagnosed with SLE at age 18. I have a difficult time concentrating and keeping my focus on things that I have to do. On some days I have trouble falling asleep and almost every day I have trouble getting a good night's sleep. I feel myself tossing and turning throughout the night. I try to get an adequate amount of exercise in throughout the week and walk almost every day. I know that chronic diseases can lead to depression but I can honestly say that it is not knowing that I have a disease that makes me feel unhappy. I just feel like I am mentally unstable sometimes. Sometimes it feels that everyday life situations are a lot more stressful to me than they used to be. And I feel like I am always on the verge of a mental breakdown. I have been feeling depressed off and on for at least two years. My lupus has been totally under control with the Plaquenil that I take daily. My BP runs a slightly over the normal at about 125/84, resting pulse in low 70's and BS WDL." -256487,"Feeling nauseous after birth control shot, tired, brown tissue seen in urine. Can antibiotics interfere with birth control ?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The irregular bleeding that you are having could be due to a hormonal disturbance. This needs a proper regular hormonal therapy under the guidance of your gynecologist to regularize the bleeding.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","I WENT TO THE CLINIC IN APRIL TO START TAKING CONTRACEPTIVES AND THE NURSE INJECTED ME WITH PENTOGEN AFTER THAT I HAVE BEEN BLEEDING FOR MONTHS WENT BACK AND THIS TIME THEY GAVE ME OVRAL 28 MY BLEEDING STOPPED ,SUDDENLY THE NEXT MONTH IT STARTED AGAIN WENT BACK THEY INJECTED ME WITH AN UNKNOWN INJECTION MY BLEEDING STOPPED FOR A WEEK AND NOW IM BLEEDING AGAIN WHILE TAKING THE NEW OVRAL NN" -159671,What causes a annoying pain on stomach above the belly button?,"I FEEL YOUR FATHER WAS STARTED ON ANTIBIOTIC FOR COMMON ENTERIC PATHOGEN. CERTAIN DRUGS CAN LEAD TO BLACK STOOLS, MUSCLE DYSTROPHY . YOU DIDN'T MENTION WHAT TEST YOU HAVE UNDERGONE. BUT IN CASE HE IS SUFFERING MUCH PLEASE VISIT YOUR GASTROINTESTINAL DOCTOR AGAIN.DON'T WORRY AND GOOD LUCK. ","good evening doctor, My father is having some real problems and doctors where he is from is not able to find anything and he is only getting worse. It started back around first of january with bad gas bloating which caused him not to sleep at night. we are now into may and had multiple test that kept coming up negative. Recently gastoural intestinal doctor did a test that found bacteria in his bowel apologize for spelling was put on drug that was working and killing bacteria, he was felling much better last week, only was given a week supply, so been off for two weeks now. Well now we have all more systems, black stool, muscle dystraphy, nerve pain in hands were he cannot even shake a persons hand, we are becoming very scared and having difficult getting into doctors offices. I would personally find a facility that would keep me and take test to scan for cancers, virsus etc and need help trying to find someone who can help. They live in Pinehurst, NC and appreciate any assistance" -70574,Do I require medical attention for hurting my feet?,Surely cefdinir will help you to control both the infections of the lips as well as of the ear if at all it is present.So it is better to give it as advised by doctor. Along with that you can add up anti- inflammatory agent such as ibuprofen + paracetamole two times a day after food & one of the antacids such as omeprazole or rabeprazole two times a day before food. ,"My son has a scratch on his face, above his lip, for about a week. It can't heal complete. We went to see a doctor last Monday. He prescribed an antibiotic oitment. Then he checked the ear, found ear infection, and prescribed Cefdinir for it. Since my son doesn't show any sign of ear pain, we held off on the antibiotic until now. However, the scratch still can't heal completely as of now. The surface dried up, peeled off, then it showed the wet and red spot again. This process happened for 2 times. What should we do? Give him Cefdinir? Would it also help with the scratch infection?" -128258,Suggest treatment for blood clots in leg,"Hai.wen u hav hit so hard pls go ahead for an xray of the arm, or an mri.pls rule out for any fracture or soft tissue injury until then keep ur arm immobilised. Take gud painkillers under supervision ","2 days ago I had a kitchen Cabinet fall from the wall during renovations. It hit my left arm, I have a huge lump and a small bruise but can not move or touch my arm without great pain. Today I feel sick to my stomach and dizzy every time I move it? Is this more then just a bump?" -254826,Does consumption of Lo Estrin Fe cause irregularity/reduced flow in periods?,"Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Withdrawal method has high failure rate though from your menstrual history it is evident that you are likely to be experiencing irregular ovulation. Any combination oral contraceptive pill, especially pills like Yasmin ans Althea are good for you, but, the recommendation should be done after a proper clinical evaluation by a specialist to see if you are a suitable candidate. Also, maintenance of a normal weight along with regular exercise will help to regulate ovulation and hence the cycles. Hope this helps. ",I havent been taking any contraceptive pills. I am now 29 years old and my cycle usually is 34 to 38 days.. sometimes its going beyond 45 days but not more than 55 days.. for the last 4 months i have been sexually active for the first time and been worried i might get pregnant coz sometimes we do not use condom but is practicing the withdrawal method. I want to know if what pill should i take.. my last period ended last march 17.. id althea pill ok? -178898,How can calcification in right temporal region of the brain be removed?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your details and it is likely that your symptoms are related to too much thinking or anxiety.You should relax and remove all anxiety-related issues.If your symptoms still persist, then, you should consult a neurologist for evaluation. Investigations such as brain scan, vitamin B12 level and thyroid tests may be needed.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.     Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ ","Hi doc, I just wanted to know why sometimes why I get words jumbled up in my head or why I think that I am beginning to loose my own reading knowledge. I have no idea what s going own, I just want to return to my normal self, or is it because I am thinking too much." -56380,How to control blood sugar levels and hypertension?,"Hello , Excessive alcohol can cause increase in the blood pressure, and moderation in the same would help to overall improve your health . I am happy that you have been able to abstain from it since on medication ,do continue the same and be strong willed about leaving alcohol .The medication losartan is appropriate to control the blood pressure for time being . If you achieve ideal weight , consider 45 mins of aerobic exercise daily and cut salt in your diet to less than 2-3 Gms a day , there is a fair chance that your blood pressure problem will be reversed. Let me know if any furthur clarification needed and I would be happy to help. Regards Dr Priyank Mody ",I'm taking losartan potassium (50 mg). I'm 34 years old. My pressure has been high for over a year maybe two. I didn't tell my doctor I think its because I drink everyday . I've been drinking alcohol since I was 12. I don't believe I have liver damage yet. I was to embarassed to confess this problem. How long do I have to take this medication? I haven't taken a drink since I started the drug. Is this hypertension curable? -122451,What causes abdominal pain?,"Hi. With the history of pain increasing on movement or to local pressure goes more in favor of appendicitis as the first probable diagnosis. Confirm by high resolution ultrasonography and if positive get operated. You may need a clinical diagnosis by an examination by a Doctor , a course of an antibiotic with metronidazole and supportive medicines ,. ","My name is Joshua, I am 6 and 250lbs, and I am 30 years old. I have severe pain in my lower right abdomen which started yesterday night (symptoms for more than 24 hours now) because I was bloated and had trouble relieving the pressure. I am not longer bloated, but the pain in my abdomen has increased and when I move it severely hurts. Sensitive to pressure." -225192,What is the treatment for itchy and inflamed penis and scrotum?,"Hello, It can be a tiny abscess, you may be talking about punctum of the abscess. No need to worry if it's small. local antibiotic application will help you. If you had unprotected sex, need to think of sexually transmitted infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","Hey doc, After months of having a small cyst like object on my penis today I decided to squeeze it. It hurt and after about five minutes a small very hard sunflower seed like object came out very small but very hard. What is it? and should i be concerned?" -185937,Suggest treatment to reduce bilirubin in case of liver metastasis,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Your symptoms might be related to the presence of a neuroendocrine lung tumor. These are tumors which secrete chemicals called neurotransmitters. This causes about 1 to 2 percent of lung cancers and can cause cardiovascular problems, mental confusion and increased heart rate.Your diagnosis needs to be confirmed at first. Confirmation requires doing additional tests. The basic test usually includes assessment of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) in a 24 hour urine. This test can pick up a neuroendocrine tumor in 75 percent cases. If you are ordered this test then you must avoid eating tryptophan rich foods (chocolate, certain types of cheeses) for a couple of days before the test.There are other blood tests to be done if urine test is positive. This includes blood tests can be used including tests for 5 HIAA, chromogranin A, bradykinin, kallikrein, and substance P among others. Treatment involves giving medications that will counteract the effect of neuroendocrine tumors. ","After four months of tests and docs, we thought we had finally settled on Graves Disease. But the radio iodine test showed thyroiditis so we changed the diagnosis. In May I was diagnosed with a lung tumor (my doc calls all growths tumors, cancer or not) and my docs disagreed on how to hande it. Now my endo thinks its is ""very significant"" so they did bloodwork and a 24 hr urine collection today. I have tachycardia that averages 132 and spiked at 168 even with beta blockers. We used to blame the tachycardia on my hyperhtyoidism but they believed it was very high for just being a thyroid issue. They couldnt find any underlying issues and we cant blame it on my thyroid now. They believe this lung tumor is either a carcinoma or a neuroendocrine tumor. They are also checking for pituitary tumors. Can one of these tumors cause all of the issues they blamed on my thyroid (tachycardia, loss of memory, confusion, tremors, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, insomnia, anxiety) or is it something different? Since none of my symptoms have responded to treatment, we are worried one of these tumors might be the culprit. Can they cause all of this? How dangerous are they? Is it cancer? what will they do with me next?" -243455,"Pressure in temple, whooshing sensation. Is it related to stress or anxiety?","Hello Welcome to Health Care Magic The symptoms you described like tension and stress before physical examination are commonly seen in general population. A lot of people show White Coat Hypertension. The anxiety is also called as Anticipatory Anxiety. To get rid of this try Relaxation techniques like Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques or Deep Breathing Exercises. These techniques help to calm you down before examination. Other techniques like Yoga, Meditation are also useful. If not controlled Behavior Therapy by a trained Psychologist will help to get rid of this anxiety. Thanks Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD ","I always get nervous when getting my annual d.o.t. physical and am afraid of failing my blood pressure test. I must have a reading of no more than 139/89 and when they take it I always get nervous. Fight or flight, White coat syndrome . I would love to have a way explained to me to calm down so I dont recieve a failing b.p. number. My blood pressure goes up every time my department of transportation physical nears." -242909,Teenager. Extreme stress and crashing during exams. Suggested pur blocka. History of low BP and rynauds syndrome. Suggestions?,"Hi,Thanks for using healthcare magic.I have gone through your available history.Visual hallucination and delusions are part of psychotic symptoms associated with dementia.You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.After confirming diagnosis and ruling out other causes, doctor may advise him to take risperidone or aripiprazole like anti psychotic agents in addition to cognitive enhancers.Doctor may advise Vitamin B12 blood test to rule out its deficiency as a cause.I hope It may help.Thanks. ","Hi, I have a 75 year old father-n-law who is experiencing seeing people in his house that is not there. This morning he said that my mother-n-laws Indian statue collection was looking at him and laughing at him and he saw a rabbit or squirrel under a shirt on a foot stool. His only medication he takes is aricept and has been on this for year or so. Is this part of dementia?" -31144,How to get pregnant after repeated miscarriages?,do hb1ac. ..antiphosphospolipid antibody test..anti cardiolipin antibody test...take folic acid regularly. ..den do take aspirin 75mg after getting cardiac activity ..now do serum tsh and serum prolactin den do follicular study after taking clomiphene from day two den follicle size increase to 18 mm den rupture den iui for early results ,"hi doctor Good day!, i am shoaib, i have been married for last two years, my wife got pregnant second month after marriage, but miscarriged, second time after a year she got pregnant again but hear bean did not come and she miscarriaged again within 7th or 8th week, this time our doctor is giving her ivf-c injections every week and tell us that by this injection she will conceive but nothing happens, she had his periods recently....we are very worried can u please help us" -251320,Suggest treatment for blood in urine during pregnancy,"HI, Thank you for the query. I understand your concern. The fact that,you had taken emergency contraceptive.. morningafter pill 36 hours of unprotected sex.. assures you of no conception. For morning after pill can prevent pregnancy when taken 72 hours of sex. At the same time, you had oral contraceptive 5 days before sex.. that might postpone ovulation .. thus avoiding pregnancy. Taking oral contraceptive from 5th day of menses regularly at a fixed time in a day , regularly for 20 days itself is sufficient for contraception. Thanks. ",Hi. I was just recently told by someone I was with that they did not in fact pull out in time (great). I just started birth control five days before the incident (Dec. 26; thus I had taken five pills already). I also just took the morning after pill about 36 hours after having sex. I guess I would like a bit of reassurance that I ll likely be okay -2047,I have painful bumps at the back of the tongue with swallowing difficulty. Please help.,"Hello. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a few painful, hard bumps at the back right of the tongue, and in front of the right tonsil and feel uncomfortable during swallowing. Usually inflamed papillae or taste buds are small, painful bumps that appear after an injury from a bite or irritation from the hot foods. Herpes is a common viral infection that can develop blisters on the tongue or gums. Oral herpes is contagious and can spread through saliva, direct contact, sexual exposure, etc. Canker sores may appear on the tongue which are red, white or yellow in appearance and can feel raw and very painful. Some foods seem to trigger cankers sore. Again food intolerances and allergic reactions may cause bumps on the tongue and it may swollen. An infection in the mouth or on the tongue may cause swelling and pain at the site of the infection. People with syphilis sometimes develop tongue sore as an early symptom of the disease and can contract the infection through direct contact during vaginal, oral, or anal sex. People with oral thrush usually notice rough white patches on the tongue and there is often redness and a sour mouth as well. It can result from DM (diabetes mellitus), HIV, nutritional deficiencies, some medications like corticosteroid, etc. Even TB (tuberculosis), carcinoma can develop bumps on the tongue. Treatment depends on the causes of the bumps. You can use antifungal medication, antibiotics, antiviral medication, and maintain good oral hygiene. You should provide some additional history like smoking, substance abuse, previous disease, medications, history of sexual activities, fever. etc. ","Hi doctor, I have a few small painful bumps at the back (right side) of my tonge on the skin that attaches to the mouth (in front of the right tonsil). Bumps are hard and I have lots of pain when swallowing only on that one side (not throat). I have a burning sensation and swelling." -185742,Suggest treatment for invasive duct carcinoma,"Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has oral cancer and spread to the nasopharynx. So it is last stage of cancer. Surgery will not helpful at this stage. Treatment of choice remains chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Despite of treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is bitter fact. A man should not expect much from this. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",Dear Doctor. This is Nikunj from India . My Father is having Oral Cancer since 2003 He got operated Thrice had been given the radiations Thearapy also . But this this as per the Pet scan the symptoms has developed in Nasopharyngeal area. Doctors told that this cannot be treated further and he has gone in last stage with 2 month of life maximum. I dont wnt to loose hopes and want to fight till the end . Do we have any solution so that we can try . please help awaiting for your positive response at the earliest !!! Regards. Nikunj -251557,took i pill twice. Had heavy bleeding. Missing periods. Pregnacy test negative. Worried,"Hallow Dear,Spotting is not a sign of pregnancy; it is the non appearance of the regular menses which arises the suspicion of the pregnancy. In fact missing a period is the first cardinal symptom of pregnancy. All other symptoms mentioned bellow appear about 10-15 days later. They are:1. Nausea & vomiting with pica2. Frequency of urination3. Breast changes: * Engorgement & tenderness * Dark discolouration of nipples and areola with increase in areolar size * Appearance of small nodules (Montgomery's tubercles) under the areola * Colostrum secretions from nipple However, the pregnancy cannot be diagnosed only by such symptoms. You have options of undergoing some tests:1. Pregnancy test on overnight first morning urine sample about 8-10 days after missing period. Earlier, these tests may give false negative results. 2. Beta hCG test which is very specific and sensitive. These tests can give reliable results even few days before missing a period.3. Ultrasonography 10 days after missing period will provide a direct visual evidence of the status of pregnancy.4. Clinical examination by an Obstetrician 2 weeks after missing period. I hope this provides you good options and gives you opportunity to take an informed decision. Dr. Nishikant ","Hi there, my period is due around this time of the month and on Friday morning there was a little bit of blood when I went to the toilet so I assumed I was getting my period. But no more blood came till Saturday night and again it was only a little bit. No more untill Monday. is this spotting a sign of pregnancy ?" -218213,Why am I feeling light headed after 5 days of tooth extraction?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have pain region of behind ear and jaw region dont worry it can be Temporomandibular disorder that is joint pain or due to painful last wisdom tooth . Consult dentist and go for examination of TMJ and oral examination . If it is due to Tmj pain take some precaution Take soft diet , Avoid excessive mouth opening . You can apply ointment Diclofenac sodium twice daily on painful, area behind ear . Hope this will help you. Regards Dr. Priyanka tiwari ","On 12/28 after dinner with friends, I experienced what felt like burning tear in my right jaw right behind ear. The rest of the evening I experienced dull pain and soreness. Since that time I am experiencing frequent episodes where the pain comes and go, every time it is present it is intense and last for 5-10 minutes. My teeth are fine, the pain is coming from behind right ear, top of right jaw. When I press in the area it is mildly sore, sometimes warm to the touch" -49173,Is it safe to withdraw from Eliquis and take Aspirin while suffering from complete carotid artery occlusion?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that this is a neurological disorder, related to the increased pressure inside the brain space. I would recommend consulting with a neurologist and discussing about the possibility of starting Acetazolamide. Steroids may help improve your situation too. Hope to have been helpful! ","Hi. I had an MRI done Wednesday. The results showed: No acute intracranial abnormality. Few punctuate remote microhemorrahges in the left parietal lobe. Also Empty sella. Bilateral petrous apex cephaloceles associated with the Meckels caves. Bilateral dilation of dural caves of the oculomotor nerves and of cranial nerves IX-XI in the bilateral jugular foramina. The diagnosis-----Idiopathic intracranial hypertension. I looked up iih. Symptoms are headaches, and vision loss. I have neither one. I originally went to the doctor because I was having tingling in my lips and face. Any suggestions?" -225502,Suggest treatment for hydrocele,"Hi, This type of pain and location is suggestive of epididymitis which is inflammation of part of the testicle and this not uncommon in males especially in young age. This is usually treated with 10 days of antibiotics, usually ciprofloxacin and there are no permanent consequences. Masturbation and intercourse should be avoided till pain persist, if possible since I may prolong inflammation course. Some more serious conditions such as tumors or torsion are rare but in doubtful cases, you should do Doppler ultrasound or scintigraphy. In this particular case, I don’t think this is required and this should improve on antibiotic therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ","I have had two inguinal hernia surgeries, one at age 5 and another at age 12. I have been tested there is no sperm in my semen. Every other hormone level is normal and every other test has been normal. I believe there is a blockage. My question is, If I go several consecutive days without ejaculation My scrotum begins to swell and I have a dull and sometimes intense pain in my testicle and also in my area around my pubic bone. I thought it may be vasocongestion but isn't that supposed to go away after a few hours? The pain lasts until my next ejaculation." -252075,Is delayed menstruation a sign of pregnancy?,"HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.You need to weigh the risks and benefits of surgery, considering your pregnancy status.I will suggest that if surgery is going to be under regional anaesthesia like Epidural one then it will be of help.If it can be deferred till you deliver it will be better, but you need to take call about it from spine surgeon.I will suggest support of micronized progesterone or duphaston from a week before and after surgery.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you great health.Dr Purushottam ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi I just took a pregnancy test today and its positive and I am scheduled to have back surgery on march 1st. i have a herniated disc that is causing me nerve damage its it safe for the baby for me to have the surgery right now" -15353,Can I increase my height by dancing everyday?,"Hi. To increase your height, you should eat a healthy diet and more fruits. It is advisable to do regular exercise like cycling, walking and running. Dancing does not help much in increasing height. You have a young age, and your height will increase gradually. If there is no improvement in height, then you can consult a nearby doctor and check your thyroid hormone profile. ","Hi doctor, What can I do to increase my height? Does dancing help in increasing height?" -27077,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -128531,Can a course of antibiotics be taken in tandem with homeopathy?,"Hello and thank you for your query .Your mother is suffering from Chronic renal failure , which causes an elevation of serum creatinine and blood urea and thus the patient may need to go on dialysis .Homoeopathy can certainly help your mother .Since Homoeopathy is based on treatment of symptoms rather than just the name of the disease , I would be able to help you with a medicine once you can aswer the following questions 1. How is she mentally and emotionally now ?(dull, sleep , alert ,anxious , sad , afraid etc ) and what gives her relief from that ( talking , consoling ,being alone etc )2. How is her appetite and thirst ? what are the type of food she craves for ?3. When does nausea or vomiting get worse (time of the day /eating /fasting )4. was she under any mental or emotional strain when she was admitted ?5. Any other problems she has other than her kidney problem (headache ,sleep disturbances , bowel problems etc )kindly revert with the most informative answers to these questions ASAP herewww.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-preeti-chauhan/67212 I shall be happy to guide you if you have any further queries .Dr Preeti chauhan . ",my mother is suffering from kidney prblem her cretanine went up to 8.42 on 16th may 2011.if it is possible to avoid dialysia through any alternative medicines. Age-65 Height-5 feet 2 inches weight-47 Kg. on 13th july 2011 my mother had vomiting nausia problem and hospitilised at heritage nursing breathig problemhome varanasi and got treated for 1 month that time cretanine was 4.32.in the monthh of january 2011 again hospitalized with swelling all over the body and had put on oxygen for 10 -15 days.this time kidney dialysis is going on and advised to create fistula for regular dialysis -135719,"Loss of voice due to cold, ringing in the ears. Swollen neck. Allergic reaction to medicine?","Hi and thanks for your query, You certainly have asthma and the management of asthma involves utilization of many drugs. Its not only the drugs that matter as far as the clinical outcome is concerned, but in some cases, some of these drugs might need to be taken chronically for some time before clinical measurable results are seen. It shall be worth consulting a pulmonologist. If he realizes that the allergic aspect of your symptoms is predominant, a coordinated joint management between your pulmonologist and an allergist could be beneficial. I suggest you consult a pulmonologist and suggest integration or an opinion of an allergist. Thanks and hope this helps, Luchuo, MD. ",gud morning. i am suffering from nasal allergy . i have problem in exhalation not in inhalation . symptoms are similiar to day night asthma as well. i have consulted many physicians and have used a number of medicines as prescribed by doctors but no significant improvement seems to be there. can u please tell me something about it -150803,What causes itching & red patches in knee?,"Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to a bump. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using an antibiotic cream for local application such as Neosporin cream. Cold compresses can help to reduce inflammation.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","I just noticed a big red spot on my right shoulder when I went to shower. It wasn t there yesterday or this morning. I work in a green earth dry cleaners. I also recently had a puss cyst removed from said armpit, but the redness is on top of my shoulder. It is warm in temp and a little raised. What is this?" -169698,Does swollen calves indicate deep vein thrombosis?,"Hi. Thanks for the query. Sorry to know that you experienced a fall. The bruise you see on you forearm and arm are due to trauma to the tissues and collection of blood beneath the skin which will disappear in a few days. But looking at the description of the swelling, there are possibilities that it might be a compartment syndrome. I would suggest you to contact a surgeon and get it checked as soon as possible. ",4 days ago I have fallen off of a skateboard due to speed wobbles. I fell forward in a superman position landing on my forearm. It is scraped bruised and swelling began to appear 2 days later. My fore arm is heavily swelled up. It is 30-40% bigger than before. Bruises and spots have develped on my bicep. What may this be diagnosed as? How may I treat this? -96333,What is lump in chin after being boxed?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like neurofibroma, dermatofibroma or fibromatosis or tumour arising from aponeurosis. You should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",hiya just wondered if u could help me i have a largeish lump on my heel that ive had for a while and its never coursed me any pain or anything and now i am getting older etc i am alittle worried because its not gone if anything its got bigger and im worried theres something wrong with me? -240958,Have a problem of anxiety and depression,"Hi,I can understand what you might be going through. You haven't mentioned whether your mother is on any treatment as of now and what are the exact symptoms she is suffering from as of now.I would advise you to consult a neurologist first. Thorough evaluation with blood investigations, cardiac evaluation and brain scanning would be needed to determine any primary cause of dementia. She would need treatment with medicines like donepizil which will slow down her progressive cognitive decline. In addition, if she is having any behavioral symptoms, medications might be required for that too. She could also be helped by certain behavioral measures for her memory symptoms. You can discuss this with the neurologist.Hope this information was useful. Best wishes. ",What are the first steps to getting help with my mum who has dementia and I am not coping and her GP was completely unhelpful and offering no help at all. I am 60 and have a business to run and I cant sleep. First port of call for practical help please. -164202,Does bulging disc cause swelling on feet?,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history.As per the history it appears to me as a rheumatoid arthritis and needs a thorough clinical examination and some laboratory tests.Post which anti inflammatory drug therapy will be initiated. You can even take an help of the physical therapist who can help improve the muscle strength and improve the joint range of motion.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel ","I am sicily aged 50, I have severe pain in the finger joints and in my back also. Finger joints are swollen and turning stiff,elbow is also swollen.I have this problem for years . I am not even able to lift a pan ,to that extent it pains.What do I do ,Doctor" -231676,Suggest treatment for nightfall and problems in urination,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum I appreciate your concern. If there is abrasion/open wound you can apply any antibiotic cream locally. If there is contusion and colour change. It requires time for to fade. First it may be red, then blue/green and will fade away. All the best. ","I have a severe bruise on my penis from the middle of the of the shaft down through the scrotum, etc... due to rough sex. No pain, I can urinate normally, and I have no problems with an erection. It s been a few days and I am just concerned because the bruising (color) started small and spread as I stated earlier. I want to the doc and had no blood in my urine and no infection. Any recommendations?" -255669,what are the difference between the Cerazette and Cerelle contraceptive pills?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and I would like to say that without the reason taking any hormone preparation is not good for the health particularly in later life, I personally do not believe in oral contraceptive pills and never prescribe to my patients, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day, ","Hi im 20 years old and am looking for the best contrceptive pill to take. Iv tried ovranette for three months and it gave me unbearable thrush, weight gain and made me quite moody. The GP put me on cerezette was on it for 6 months it really affected my moods made me feel really depressed and I had no sex drive so it defeated the purpose." -239769,How to treat depression?,"Hi Dear,you can help him by taking him to a psychiatrist.there are many medication and other therapy for bipolar disorder.first of all need is to diagnose whether he has bipolar or not?what are the symptoms by which you think he has bipolar disorder?if not ready to see psychiatrist you can take him to psychiatrist by force or by sedating him.Thank you ",I m looking for a psychiatrist for a good friend of my. He needs medication and cannot get in to see his psychiatrist at Hennepin County Medical Center for months. How can I help him find the help he needs so that he can be seen right away. I m not sure what his diagnosis is but he appears to be bipolar! -231744,Is it normal to have penis bent in upward direction?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Kegel exercise can help youExplanation: Please send the details what happened in your child hood. Kegel exercise can help you. It is with holding urine while urinating many times, so as to strengthen the perineal muscles. Hope this helps you. ","Hi, I want to share that i am unable to do sex more than 20-30 seconds due to some mistakes i made in my childhood, i want to extend this in 15-30 minutes (with great Stamina, Strength, Erection power, Hardness of penis) so that me and my wife could enjoy our sex life and i satisfy her for sex. My age is 26 and living in India. Please help" -152320,Suggest remedy for toe pain,"Hello, I think there may be a malunited fragment and a revision surgery is required. Repeat surgery will be a better option to prevent complications like arthritis and stiffness. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician ","I had a road accident 3 months back, my right leg had multiple fractures, it was operated and a rod was inserted in it , now i am recovering from it , but during my last vist to doctor in medicity i was told that my ankle is in not good position and it has to be operated. is operation of ankle adviced, what should i do?" -202507,Suggest remedy for dry cough in an infant with allergies,Hi.... search higher levels of CPK are suggestive of primary muscle disease which is originating from birth. This could be a muscular dystrophy. I suggest that you consult a paediatric Neurologist regarding this. Your kid will require further follow up and muscle biopsy and also genetic testing for confirmation.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My son in 5 months old now and a couple of weeks ago we found out he has elevated CPK(24,000+) the reason we found this out is becuase we had been having him tested since birth for reason of elevated liver enzymes (through his whole life liver enzyme levels have been anywhere form 118-500). We are going next week to see a geneticist. What should we expect to find as a reason for such high enzymes?" -13073,I have cold with chest pain and fatigue. Can it be due to pneumonia?,"Hi. Just saw your letter that you been having a difficulty breathing and you are concerned about pneumonia. I would like to get some more information in terms of fever, difficulty breathing, bringing up sputum. Is it yellow color or white color. If you are having all the symptoms you have to get chest X-ray and medications. We will have to take Paracetamol 650 mg three times a day, antibiotics Amoxicillin-Clavulanic acid 625 milligrams twice daily for five days and take a tablet Fexofenadine 120 milligram at night for five days. In addition, you can take tablet Pantocid 40 mg 30 minutes before food for five days. Despite all this medication, if you continue to have a fever and the symptoms are not better, seek medical attention from a nearby doctor. ","Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. I have a cold with chest pain, fatigue and difficulty breathing for three days up till now, without physically consulting a doctor. I have had pneumonia last year and I am afraid that I might get again as I am starting to show some symptoms of pneumonia. Should I be concerned?" -246979,Suggest treatment for fibromyalgia,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Healing after hip replacement may 2-3 months to gain your normal walk.You should be aware of the risk of infection following surgery.Take antibiotic medication as prescribed by doctor and start rehabilitation as advised to regain your strength.Also take proper diet rich in vitamins and minerals,protein like egg,milk,meat,fish, Leafy vegetables, fruits etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I am to have double knee replacement in july. I have no reservations after going through so much pain. I really need to know how much time it will take to get my life back. I mean 2 days in the hospital and 5 days rehab. Then the process begins. Is there a smething I should be aware of during the healing process? -112430,Can I take Revelol to treat breathlessness and choking sensation?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly.Your symptoms like stabbing pain in chest, ballooning feeling in chest with water movements etc are seen in GERD.It is due to hyperacidity and gaseous distension due to GERD.GERD is because of laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophageal, and cause the stabbing pain. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid stress and anxiety. Avoid large meals.2. Take proton pump inhibitor.3. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you are taking.4. Loose weight if you are obese. ","Hello, I often have terrible pain in my oesophagus? (sorry) when I drink water, it feels like someone is stabbing me in my chest or that the water is stuck in a balloon in my chest & when I bend over the water moves, then the pain goes. Can you advise please? HOLY HAMBURGER! I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU GET NOTHING FOR FREE. NO THANKS!" -152158,What causes fever chills and puffy knee after knee replacement?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms of your daughter seem to be related to a nerve damage. I recommend to evaluate with examination such as:-an nerve conduction test-a electromyographyI recommend to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","My daughter fell extremly hard on her rear two summers ago, for 6 months now she complains about severe knee pain especially when taking a shower. Blood test came back normal has appointment st CHOP next week with an arhitist dr. Could her pain be caused by the fall, nerve damage, out of alignment?" -63629,What can be the cause for the flu?,"Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.If I was your treating physician I would have prescribed you with Azithromycin, Ebastine and Ibuprofen and of course a follow up after a week. Add some good over the counter antitussive syrup to relieve the cough.Do gargles with Listerine mouthwash, change your toothbrush, and keep away from spicy, fried and junk foods. No beverages, alcohol, cigarettes & energy drinks. Drink water that is at normal room temperature.Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for providing you my expert medical opinion on any issue. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards!DR. MUHAMMAD HANIFUSA ","I came down with the flu at the beginning of last month. Even though it s gone, I still have an irritating cough that won t go away. Started off coughing up phlegm but now it s just a dry cough. Have tried everything to get rid of it. Robitussin. Mucix DM pills, Mucix DM medicine, Vic vapor rub, Nyquil, Dayquil. Yet it still is on my chest.Yours sincerely Lawrence Emanuel" -126747,I have had chest congestion with a sharp pain,"Hi well come to Hcm stomach? you mean abdoman what i under stand. I any abdominal many facors are to be assed like location of pain, svearity, relation with food. relation with menstrual cycle etc.So merely asking for stomach no conclusion could be found. Better you consult your Doctor and get done suggested investigation if needed ","Hello, My sister is having sharp pains in her stomach area. They usually come and go but they are really affecting her to the point where she may not go to work or class. Any idea as to what may be causing this and how to deal with it?" -54022,What causes fluctuation in blood pressure along with dizziness and sweating?,"yes certainly heart problems are hereditary so you at a risk but presently all your work up is negative.Do you smoke?, any acidity problems like burping, sour water in your throat.Your problems can be related to gastritis so try some antacid. avoid spicy, oily food. Avoid alcohol if you are having it.presently no need to worry however be vigilant.Preventive measures like healthy lifestyle and regular exercises should be continued. ","23 years male, 177cm, 66kg. for the last 3 months i have been having chest discomfort, dizzy, palpitations and fast heart rates (90-110 at rest), high blood pressure (24h monitor revealed 133/75mmHg, pulse pressure 58mm Hg, heart rate 86bpm - during sleep 126/63mmHg and heart rate 64bpm, it fluctuates between 50-84bpm), sometimes i have bluish/purpule lips and nails, sometimes i feel like my throat is closing or narrow. ekg was normal, echocardiogram did not reveal anything, and bike-stress test was ok (time 0= 145/85mmHg and 132bpm, reached 171bpm @ 175w in 8:17minutes - after 1st minute it went down to 150bpm, the second minute it went back up to 157, the 3rd minute 143, 4th 134, 5th 133bpm; my bp went up to 175/95mmHg, 3rd minute of rest it went back down to initial 150/85mmHg). i did not fell any pain or problems breathing, just a little lightheaded. i still get palpitations (at rest), my lips turn bluish at the corners, i feel slightlly faint or dizzy. i can run for 15 minutes(5 walk, 5 run, 5 really really fast run) and not have any discomfort (maybe a little dizzy or lightheaded). what can it be ? if i experience chest pain or discomfort, wouldn t exercising while i feel it make it worse ? i tried it twice and the discomfort went away. (still get that blue color on the side of my lips and purpule-ish nails). my dad had a heart attack when he was 45." -202288,What causes vomiting and loss of appetite to a 5 month baby?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regarding diet - You can use cerelac...any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",My 13 months daughter (78 cm approx 10 kg.) name Dorothea every night in the last 6 days wake up in the middle of the night in pain and then vomit probably a coffee cup size of food ate the night before. Now is usually around 4 am. The first 4 days of the week there were also the symptoms of Diarrhea. For your information my daughter has only 2 teeth (bottom part) and in the day she walks around like nothing happens the night before. I noticed her appetite has decrease. Thank you for much appreciated help. Mr Enrico -236653,Suggest treatment for type 1 bipolar disease,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. With the given symptoms, diagnosis is not possible. If you think the weird sensation and vision you are having are true, you should consult a physician immediately for further advise. I sincerely hope the physician should be able to help you.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Ok. Here goes nothing. I have a string-like something inside the head of my penis. And I ve had it for a long time now i guess. What s real noticeable is that i can feel it. It feels hard and long. I can also regret to inform you how when I shake out my penis in my sink..it appears to shake out tiny tiny black bugs that appear to have very small wings!!! I m not on any type of medication and I have no family history of mental illness or anything related to that. THIS IS REAL. What do I do? -53520,Suggest treatment for headaches and heart palpitations,"Hi,I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to pleuritis. Other possible causes to consider would be a musculo-skeletal pain. The fact that the pain is triggered by pressure or palpation. I agree with your doctor on starting antibiotics. But, I would also recommend performing a chest x-ray study besides blood work. Meanwhile, I recommend taking some ibuprofen for the pain. It will help against the pain and inflammation. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.Kind regards,Dr. Iliri ","Hello, My name is Dottie, 47 yr female, 5'2, 220 lbs with Multiple Sclerosis (RRM) and A Mitral valve prolapse.1 week ago this coming Thursday I went to my doc for pain in left bottom of my ribs when I breathe, cough and sneezing was horrible. The week before I had a horrible sinus infection that settled in my chest and had alot of coughing espicially at night. So I thought maybe I had a pulled muscle from coughing so much.He said I have Pleurisy and put me 875 mg amoxicillian 2 times a day. The pain during the day is easing off but at night it hurts a lot to try to lie flat on my back and on my side feels like there is a pocket sticking out of my lower ribs the really hurts when putting pressure on it. Now I have a stinging going around to my back on the left side. Is this part of Pleurisy too? No exrays were taken just a routine exam listening to my chest and blood sample where he d determined I had an infection . Should I go back and suggest exrays?I still have 2 days worth of meds left. Thank you for your time." -58464,Why having fever days after having angioplasty?,"The patient might be on blood thinners. First check that . if yes, then get the blood reports done like complete blood count and coagulation profile done. If all normal, not to worry, it will get subsided by own. ","My father aged 75. He has heart disease. Recently, he found a spot of whitish abrasion inside his mouth. He had sought for medical advise but the doctor offered him no treatment. Two days ago, he found a spot of brusie mark on his left low lip. Can you instruct me how to help my father? Thanks" -17740,I noticed a hole in my new crown. What should I do?,Hello. Hope this helps you. Regards. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ,"Hello doctor, After an RCT, a crown was fitted today. In the evening I saw a hole in the crown. What should I do? Will it remain as it is or can it be filled? There is no pain at all." -30247,Watching porn has become a part of my life. How to get rid of that?,Hi. For further information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, I have a habit of watching porn. I want to get rid of this, but I could not. Watching porn has become a part of my life. How to get rid of this?" -71740,How can infertility be treated?,wwlcome to hcm ...follicle size is normal ..just go for intercourse ..take rest physical and mental ...you will get pregnant provided your other tests as thyroid profile and sugar level and prolactin level are adequate and your husbands semen is ok ,"Hi doctor, im deepika 24yrs old, married since 1 yr and we r trying to conceive i have pcos im on mychiro i had regular periods with minesse for 3months and this month my gyn put me on follicularstudy with clomid 100mg and lupi fsh inj on my 9th and 10 day . on my 9th day no dominant follicle . On 11th day my follicles wer 13mm and 11mm on right n left ovary . on 11th day eve i got injected with hmg n doc said to hav intercourse. when ll i get ovulated and is there any chances to conceive this month? what is the follicular size must be for release of egg?" -31117,Will 'nexito' taken by husband cause any problem to baby during pregnancy?,"hellothanks for trusting the health care magic doctors for ur health related issues.any type of medications taken by father will not affects the baby.so don't worry, relax. u can plan for next baby. ","I am male and 34years old. Recently had a panic attack and I was advised to take Oleanz 2.5mg , Nexito 5mg and Clonotril .25mg . My wife is completely well. We have one child and My wife and I am planning for next child. Do you think will this treatment affect the baby" -247644,Suggest treatment for pain due to glossophyrangeal neuralgia,"Hello,I can understand your concern and feel sorry for the agony you have been through. Cancer of tongue is treated with surgeries first and removal of part of tongue always brings complications in eating and talking etc. compromising the quality of life. The shooting pain you are experiencing on the back of the skull is due to the surgical procedure that may have cut the nerves invaded by cancer. Due to damage to the nerves, experiencing these shooting pain episodes is usual. You are taking opioid analgesic Morphine which should control the pain episodes. However, if that is not helping you, you should see a neurologist for invasive treatments regarding the nerve pain that will not require general anaesthesia.I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah ","I had my jaw bone sawed for access to my squamous cell tumor mass at base of tongue, to remove the tumor , 2 lymph nodes removed & half of my tongue (which is now sewn to gum line so that I cannot swallow b/c tongue cannot reach roof of my mouth. I had cysplatin chemo with radiation at same time before the surgery. My carotid artery vein was dangerously exposed & would not heal over. (I was strapped down while in medically induced coma so that I could not rip out trach or cause damage to carotid artery that u could see. Why they didn t do skin graft then , I don t know. But I keep having shooting pain up into the back of skull , literally in my skull like I been zapped like electrical shock. Could cysplatin have caused this nerve shooting pain? I also have TMJ & cannot open mouth but 1/2 way. Very difficult for all my anesthesiologist for the next 4 surgeries. Couldn t get things down my throat because anatomy compromised after 1st surgery . Awful time trying to do a 3rd feeding tube . I do not dare to have general anesthesia to skin graft now b/c every anesth had problems of me choking to death on the table. What can I do fir this shooting pain w/o surgery? I am on fentanyl 75mcg & 3 30mg morph a day & antidepressant & Xanax. What will stop this shooting nerve pain ?" -220908,Peeling white spot on the gum. Not getting cured. What is it?,Hello Thanks for posting your query you might be having Cavity in your teeth You need to visit Dentist who just check all teeth & If he feels Roots of your teeth is Ok suggest you only filling otherwise Root canal treatment & after that filling of cavity advised so no particles goes inside & you get relief of it. Get an x-ray done and plan your tratment according to it. Regards. ,my tooth has been hurting for a while now. i thought it was my wisdom tooth but recently i would have binge periods of excruciating pain. tonight i finally looked at it to see if i would be able to see anything and in my bottom teeth all the way in the back is a hole smack in the middle of my teeth. Its not black or brown but its pretty big and my gum is showing.. it hurts . im going to the dentist tomorrow afternoon but i need to know what to do to suppress it before i go back to bed and what to do if it starts hurting me during school. -153279,"What causes pain in legs, arms and shoulders after tonsillitis?","Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a costochondritis. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest gentle exercises. If the symptoms continue, I suggest using prescription painkillers such as Oxycodone. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","Hello I suffer from Chronic costochondritis and I m comming up for 16 in may.. I was on the strongest ibuprofen allowed by law and it done so much damage I also take omeprazol and have recently been moved off the anti inflamitries as they are doing my body damage and I ve become immune to them.. I m going to get an electroscan (12 point ecg) and an echoscan because during the latest diagnosis the doctors found a clicking and murmering noise from my heard which may be MVP, I really need some form of pain relief and I know the story with costo but there s talk of cortisone injections to ease pain on some sites including wiki bit each time I ask for a solution I get no reply the doctor acts like I never asked the question ..what can I do I have tried everything and there has been no progress, they seem more concerned about my heart than my costo but I can t go on with such pain this is barbaric and the only thing keeping me from suicide is the girl putting up with me through all this, what are my rights, options and ways to go about this because NHS treat me horribly, what can be done ??" -91003,"High SGPT levels, gastritis. Taking tylenol, ibuprofen. Diet to reduce levels?","Hello, sujathareddy4ever, Isolated elevation of Serum Amylase with all the rest of the liver tests being normal suggests that your pancreas may not be the cause of elevation. If you are not having any symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever etc. it is unlikely that you have acute pancreatitis which is an inflammation of the pancreas which produces insulin and also digestive enzymes. During the very phases of this condition, serum amylase will be elevated and subsequently serum lipase would also go up. Causes of pancreatitis, here in western culture, alcohol and gallstones predominate. Viral and other causes account for the rest. Amylase is also produced in the salivary gland. For example, if someone has ""Mumps"" their amylase levels could be elevated. There is a special test called fractionation of amylase that can show where it is coming from. Kidneys are also a source. I don't believe the fibroids have anything to do with this and finally a minor elevation could be perfectly normal for you. Wish you good health. ","My report shows with increased levels of serum total of 159U/L (normal25-125 U/L) while the rest such as serum lipase , bilirubin, alkaline phosphtase, SGPT, globulin , serum albumin and serum proteins are normal. Please advise what could be the reason and how to lower the amylase levels? My ultra sound also shows multiple fibroids." -218636,Could pressure sensation near ears be caused due to TMJ or are the jaws unaligned?,"Hello, Thanks for your query.The floor of your sinuses (air-filled compartments in the bone below your cheeks) is located just below the gums of the upper jaw. When implants no longer fit properly, excessive pressure may impact the gums and bone below the implant resulting in sinus pressure. If the biting surfaces have worn down as well, then headaches may result. Any type of pain or pressure should be evaluated by your dentist or prosthodontist to ensure the tissues are healthy. Also, any complaint of sinus problems should be evaluated by your medical doctor or an ear, nose and throat specialist.Maintain good oral hygiene.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","I have been experiencing pain in the gingival area after eating. It has mostly been in the area of my dental implant that was seated a year ago.I am a former dental assistant so this issue baffles me even more in wondering what is going on. I do want to mention I have gone to the dentist and he has checked for peridontal pockets, and there are a couple 4's that are not very wide. I had bitewing x-rays taken and they did not show problems and the area that is cold and hot sensitive around the implant #17, is all showing everything is o.k. I even had him replace an old large filling in #18 to see if he could find a crack. There was none. I just at and apple and other areas are bothering me. I must admit that the last two weeks I have flossed two or three times a day and used sensydine toothpaste in hopes to clear up this issue. The opposite happened. The discomfort is more intense. I also have a tender spot in my hard palette in near the palette midline just in from the implant. Hope all of that made sense. Wondering if I should go to the oral surgeon or if other health issues can cause these symptoms." -248953,What causes pain in knee cap?,"it does not. you must discuss with your doctor the possibility of arteritis. in this you may get bruising with pain. you may need to be put on steroids in case she agrees and concludes the diagnosis after working out, ","Yes I recently seen a doctor for brusing randomly all over my body but mostly on my legs, she ran blood work for all sorts of possibilities and the blood work came back all normal, I dont have an appetitie i could go a whole day without eating or just eat once a day and be satisified, i dont bang or bump into anything but yet i get large size bruises that pop up randomly and out of no where, I also have severe leg pain in my left leg which is the leg that tends to have the most bruises on it, do you have any ideas of what could be wrong?" -131045,What causes burning sensation in nose and black phlegm?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern this may not be fungal infection, if I would be treating physician of this case then I would treat this case with following medicines 1) Tab Levocetrizine 10 mg three times in day2) Erythromycin cream for local application hope this information helps, have a nice day. ","doctor, i have fungal allergy on my skin specially on arms and neck for years.i used to apply micospor on the affected area it heals for some time and appears again.i was already bearing that and one year before i had some dryness on face skin on small area,i went to doctor he gave me cream i dont remember the name i applied it.unfortunately,first it gave me redness on my cheek and then pimples started.since then i am suffering from pimples and some redness on the skin both cheeks.i want to know can i use daktarin cream because one of the doctor advised me to apply on ur arms and neck.i afraid to apply on face as i may worsen it.plz advise me . thank u." -204027,Suggest treatment for wet lung syndrome,"Hi dear,I understand your concern. You should be worried, but not too much.I suggest1.Cefixime ( Taxim) 4 ml/kg/dose twice a day after meal for 5 days.2. Enterogermina1 sachet once a day for 5 days.3.ORS4. Charcoal 1 tablet/10 kg5. Rice dietHope I answered to your question. If you have more queries, then don't hesitate to write us,we always glad to help.Wishing your granddaughter speedy recovery ",my grandaughter has had a very bad case of diarreah pale yellow and will only take in a small amount of food a day where as before was eating 3 junior size jars of baby food a day plus snacks. She has just gotten over the hands mouth and foot virus about 3 weeks ago.Should she be ssen by a phy? -124367,"Abdominal pain, unable to sit for long. Done scans. What is wrong?","Hello,Please inform your Pediatrician about your son's vacation.West Nile fever is a mosquito borne viral infection which has an incubation period of 2 - 15 days. This means it can take any time from 2 to 15 days for this disease to show up after the virus enters the body through mosquito bite. In many, the disease remains asymptomatic.Hope this helps. ","I have an 11 y.o. male who has had abdominal pain , nausea , low grade (99.8) fever and lethargy for several days now (5 days and getting worse). Heading to Pediatrician tomorrow. Wondering if West Nile is a possibility (several cases in our immediate area). Not sure what the issue could be. Was on vacation in orlando last week. Any thoughts?" -115528,What are the side effects of heart failure medicines?,"Hi,Yes, amoxyclav can cause allergic rash. As per the history you seem to have developed fungal infection of head of the penis and the foreskin. I advise you to use over the counter antifungal creams such as clotrimazole or miconazole over the affected area once daily for at least 7 to 10 days. Maintain good hygiene, wash the penis with warm running water and dry it carefully, and wear loose fitting cotton undergarments to keep the genital area dry and cool to stop the itching.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","hello, two days i had red dots on my penis, now they disappeared but glans start to be itchy ... is red now ... I m taking penicilline (amoxyclav) and I read this can be a side-effect of the antibiotics? what can i do to stop the itchyness, i cant move the foreskin anymore." -158049,Is swelling in the ankles and foot a matter of concern?,"Hi, It might be a simple musculoskeletal pain due to muscle pull or contusion. You can take simple analgesics like Diclofenac for symptomatic relief. Generally, it will settle by itself in couple of days. If symptoms persist, Better tom consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",In my exercise class we were doing reverse sit-ups and I had a pain in my lower right side just under my ribcage. I put heat/ice on it and liniment and tried to rest that area as best I could. It began to feel better but then I began using it again and it started hurting once again. I can t seem to get it to heal. -215643,Why am I bleeding from gum?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The swelling below the chin could be a cellulitis, that is spread of infection through tissue spaces. You can continue the course of antibiotics. after completing the course of antibiotics treat the cause of infection, that is treat the infected tooth with root canal treatment or by extracting the tooth.The swelling will subside in 3-4 days. Do not apply pressure over the swelling by touching it or covering that area with hand or cloth. do not give hot fomentation over the swelling. I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hi- My husband is being treated with antibiotics for an abscessed tooth and infection that spread to his jaw. The whole side of his face was very swollen. After 24 hours of antibiotics the swelling went down and now he has a flabby area under his chin, above his adam's apple, that looks like a sack that just flops around. Any idea what caused this?" -220672,"Pain in back of tooth, felt like a bump on upper gum and have sinus. Solution?",hi .. you are advised not to increase the dose of the meds you are taking .. instead you can switch to more effective anti-biotics like tab cefadroxil 500 2 times/day and tab ketorolac 10 3-4 times/day for 5 days .. plz avoid alcohol during this period. however if you are nt able 2 switch to new medicines then you should consult your dentist asap. ,"I am taking Penicillin VK 500 mg for a toothache that started fri am and went full ache after flying fri night . The Dentist put me on above meds and Advil 600mg every 4 hr until mon 830 am appointment. Very little relief on and off (top rear Tooth) Does it is help to double up the VK Dosage and does it hurt to take advil and VK at same time (265LBS ,61YRS) Can i drink a couple of Glasses of Red Wine or Beer later?" -8937,I have a metallic and soapy taste in my mouth. What could be the reason?,Hello. You can be suffering from one or all of them as these are associated with each other.Please find the cause from above and get treated and examined by a gastroenterologist soon. For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old woman. I am 5 feet 6 inches. I have bowel issues and constipation quite often. Lately, I feel very exhausted, have severe back aches, and a metallic and soapy taste in my mouth that will not go away. I am not sure what is going on." -181234,"White mass on frontal horn. Exhaustion, headache, imbalance, burning sensation on forearm. History of RRMS. Advice","Hi,Your father is diabetic with hypertension and now recently diagnosed as CIDPChronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an acquired immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system.Treatment includes parenteral steroids /oral steroids.Sice he is diabetic steroids can further increase his sugar level for which insulin doses has to be adjusted which require hospitalization.Second Lumbar puncture to be done and drain CSF before starting steroids to rule out infective causes and look for albumincytological dissociationGo ahead with neurologist adviseRegardsDr Sandhya ManorenjNeurologistHi tech city Hyderabad ","my father have high bp and diabities.now a days he got cidp diseas .so, what we do for that what can we do?pls suggest .do allopathy,do aurvedic do homeopathy.dr. said admit in hospital.and under his treatment they will give steroid.and said for test they put out some water for test from spinal cord.now plz u suggest." -120215,Suggest treatment for pain in the abdomen & back,"Hi.You are giving a history of pounding headache, left sided lower abdominal pain, late for menses. All these factors together can suggest us about the many possibilities like:Twisted ovarian cyst, Enterocolitis including enteric fever and so on. I would advise you to get Blood- complete blood picture, kidney functions tests, blood sugar fasting and post-lunch, and Widal .Urine- routine,microscopy, culture and sensitivity ( before start of antibiotic)Ultrasonography of abdomen.This will give an idea about the probable causes and will guide us the proper treatment ","lower left abdominal pain in girls (15)I had this pain this morning, like a sharp pain on my left side, between my navel and hip bone. It only lasted for about five minutes, then went away, though it scared me some. I havn't had my period yet this month, but I don't get cramps from it anyways. Also, I've been experiencing pounding headaches the past couple days." -4507,Will low testosterone level contribute to ED and PE?,"Hello. Androgen (testosterone) injection for the purpose of treating ED (erectile dysfunction) is acceptable. But, how long one can take the injection is the question. If someone use it for years together, then there will be some side effects. But, this is the definite therapy. In Siddha, you can take Agasthyar kuzhampu 100 mg in the morning at 6 AM mixed with three Arasam tree tender leaves ground with buttermilk. This will cause diarrhea in some patients. This is to be taken for continuous three days. This drug can be taken every month for three months. Within the third month, this Siddha drug should give the result. If not, the drug to be changed. But, the Agasthyar kuzhampu should be taken strictly from under a Siddha doctor's supervision. For the remaining days, Oorithal thaamarai chooranam, lotus pollen (thamarai magarantham), Poonaikkaali seed powder, drumstick seed, cashew nut are the best herbals to improve ED. All these drugs together come in a single capsule as ""Rathina purush"". So, you can try Agasthyar kuzhampu and Rathina purush. Please continue for three months. You will get a better improvement. ","Hello doctor, I am 32 years old. I am currently facing ED and PE, and reduced muscles and increase waist. Doctor advised for a total testosterone test and the result was 220 and he said it is really low for this age. He advised for injections but is there any natural way to treat it?" -233459,What could the hard lump in groin area be?,"Chronic scrotal pain is often a frustrating symptom complex both for the patient and the treating doctor, and my sincere suggestion as of now is to try and focus thoughts away from your discomfort unless it is very severe. Many patients keep shifting from doctor to doctor with little or no improvement. You can try taking medication like Pregabalin, Tramadol and acetaminophen combination for pain, and wear a scrotal support. It is unlikely that the pain is due to the cysts which are present in many men with no issues.If the pain is really troubling you and reducing the quality of life, you can approach a urologist for a trial of cord block, and see if symptoms get better. If they do, you will be a candidate for micro-denervation of scrotal nerves with good relief in a significant percentage of patients. ","Hi, I have pain in my left testicle since sep-2011, since then i have consulted 5 different doctors/specialists but still no relief. I have done ultrasound of my scrotum twice, both times the doctor said its infection or cysts , but they are not sure, Urine tests are also norma, there is no problem in ejaculation, no blood in urine , but i still feel pain and dull ache in the back side of my left testicle. Please suggest what it could be?" -710,What shall I do for spider veins and swollen legs?,Hello. I had gone through all the data posted. Revert back with the report details to an internal medicine physician online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am 60 years old. I am in excellent health. I just had medical checkup and everything fine except cholesterol reading of 320 despite a healthy diet and exercise. My problem is peripheral edema, spider veins and swollen legs, which is often very painful after standing for a long time. In the past, has spent a long time standing at work. I have good shoes and surgical stockings for help. I am not on any medication for this. I have this problem for over five years now. Please help." -115684,Suggest the dosage of hexilak gel,"Hi,Sweating and flashes could be due to some other cause. Prescribed in the treatment of anxiety and depression, the most common side effects of Deanxit includes drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, dyspepsia, abnormal movements, decreased white blood cells count, increased heart beats, and low blood pressure. It is unlikely to cause sweating or flashes. Sweating and flashes could be due post menopause or hyperthyroidism. She needs to be clinically evaluated by her doctor to find out the cause and treat it accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ",Hi my mom has been taking deanxit for 7 years now. It was mostly.for her tension headaches and body aches. We were recently told that it is banned in several countries and India is also banning it. Also my mom has very bad sweating and flashes ( she s seventy) could this be caused by deanxit? -95738,Suggest medication for lump on middle finger and left side of knuckle,"Hi,dear ,Scotts,thanks for the query to my HCM virtual online clinic.Its my pleasure to help you .After the indepth study of your query My diagnosis -is -Normal Occipital Protuberance with bursitis on rt of occipital lump.Tenderness at the spot is due to the bursitis.Dont worry and act fast.This would solve your worrysome query.Hope this would solve your query.Wellcome to my HCM clinic once again.Have a Good Day. ","hello, I have a bony lump on the back of my head. Skin moves freely over it and its about 3/4 of an inch wide.. kind of feels marble like. It s about as high up on my head as my right ear and it s on the right side in the back. it s a dull pain if you press on it. Could you give me an idea of what this is? thanks!" -220399,"Hard piece of palat, tooth felt loose, gums swelled, burning. Did filling, root canal. How to treat?","HI, Thanks for asking the query, Oral infections can lead to tongue swelling it can be due to viral infections such as herpangina or bacterial infections like streptococcal, swelling of tongue or lips is seen in neurofibromatosis. It can also have resulted from prolonged cold, or due to ulcerations or tongue biting. I would suggest you to visit Oral Surgeon for clinical examination and evalaution which helps in excat diagnosis and treatment. Meantime you can do symptomatic treatment at home by maintaining good oral hygiene to prevent superinfection, use antiseptic mouthrinse and antioxidant suplements. Hope this helps out. Regards... ",Last night (and on several previous occasion) I woke up with my right side of my tongue very swollen. I noticed it around 5:30am and it is now 9:30am and is going down slowly. I am taking no medication and have not taken any parecetomol etc even thougfh i have had a severe cold this last week.What can be causing this? -234190,Is it normal to have abdominal pain after the wet dreams?,"Hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic, thanks for posting your query . I understand your concern. Masturbation is quite natural in your age group and it has nothing to do with the shivering problem that you are facing. It might be related to a anxiety issue or you may be under a stress of some kind lately. I suggest you to meet a physician who will be able to evaluate your symptom and examine you thoroughly . Please get a nerve conduction test done to rule out the nerve related causes of your symptom. Also if you are in a stress/ if you feel nervousness most times its better to consult a psychiatrist to help you relax .Do eat healthy and include a high protein diet . Hope this helps , and answers your query satisfactorily .Do write back to us if you need further assistance .Take care , Wishing you good health .Regards. ",hi doctor this is ken for last 10yrs am using mastrubation now my age is 25yrs now what my problemis my hands and legs are shewering more and now am feeling very fear about this while typingthis Qn also my hands are shaking more by shewering please give me wright solution for this -249743,Is spotting normal during the 4th week of pregnancy?,sometimes due to genetic disorders baby loss is there...sometimes due to maternal thyroid levels are high preg loss can occur ,"Hi, i just received a message from my officemate, the ultrasound result is ""Within the enlarged uterusis a single fetus in cephalic presentation at the time of examination. Real time scans reveal absence of fetal movements and cardiac activity"" she said she will be operated this afternoon and the baby is gone. 3 days ago she told us she felt the movement of her baby. How come that her baby is gone." -191808,What causes raised spots all over neck spreading to arms?,"Hi,This probably from constipation, which causes too tight stools that causes pain on passing. That is why she is getting temporary relief with suppository. In such recurrent cases, I used to order thyroid function test and blood calcium level, as their abnormalities can cause constipation; if theses comes normal, I used to give laxatives like cremaffin, sodium picosulfate and lactulose, needing combination in some severe cases.Most of the times we will be able to control, and will try to taper and stop after 3 months. you can discuss with your doctor. Meanwhile, give her fibre rich items like fruits, vegetables (orange, grapes, jack fruit, sweet potato, raw wheat, oats - are all fibre rich) and plenty of water. Some children has the habit of bowel holding- which can worsen the situation and to be avoided.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician ","Hi, my daughter who is 1 yr and 9 months cries while passing stools. she had this problem 2 months back. we did her sonography and barium test but everything was normal. she was ok for 1 month but she has developed the same condition again.the paediatrician has suggested evict and cremaffin. but she is not responding. even tried suppository but that gives only temporary relief. please suggest" -178175,Why am I experiencing blackouts episode?,You may be having a rebound phenomenon of swelling due to cortisol suppression by the high dose steroids you were probably on for the brain surgery which were stopped. You should notify your physician of this change but things should get better over the next week or so. ,I had a menengianoma removed from my right temporal lobe three weeks ago . everthing went as expected until I got my stitches removed . I am now off my steroids as of three days ago and now am getting swelling on my face . is this something to worry about ? -225222,Suggest remedy to overcome homosexuality,"Hi, Hanging of the scrotum can be due to Hydrocele, Hernia, Epididymitis. Doing an ultrasound scrotum can help you diagnose the cause. Increasing in size in the scrotum can make your penis look smaller. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","hi doctor, age 24y ; 6 feet 2 inches; 78 kg; My left testicle is hanging.. n i cannot take a erection faster, and my Penis length is reduced to 5.7 inches.. so is there any possibility that Testicles alignment is possible and my penis can have a faster erection with good size.." -169554,Suggest treatment for shin bone injury,"Hi,Thanks for your query.From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Bump might be due to haematomaformation(collection of blood).You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","MT AUNT AGE 89 , HAS BUMPED HER LEG AND HAS A LARGE BRUSE & BLISTER, SHE HAS BAD CIRCULATION IN HER LEGS AND A HISTORY OF WATER BUILD UP AND WEEPING LEGS. WE HAVE IT WRAPPED ANTICIPATING THE BLISTER WILL BURST , WOULD THERE BE ANYTHING ELSE A DOCTOR WOULD DO?" -220546,"Have gum, jaw pain. Had tooth pulled, taking antibiotics, advil, celebrex for pain. Lead to brain infection?","Hello and welcome to hcm, The swelling and pain under tongue may be due to smoker's lesion which is precancerous in nature. dIscontinue using tobacoo/pan. Maintain good oral hygiene. Take vitamin becosules ,iron and folic acid supplements. Biopsy of lesion has to be done. Take plenty of fluids and nutritious rich food. Brush your teeth daily and rinse your mouth after every meals. Take care. ",My underneath of my tongue feels like its bruised and is very painful to swallow and yaen. I am a smoker. I have noticed that the left node had become bigger and harder over the past couple of weeks. When I take a drag of a cigarette it feels like I'm straining my tongue and throat muscles. I have had a cough recently with lots of thick nasty discharge that jy st flies out of my mouth if not careful. I haven't noticed any redness in the throat or bumps. My tongue just hurts very much. Please help. -78498,What is the treatment for kidney problem?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your ultrasound abdomen reports suggest that you have 2-3 very small kidney stones. No any other problems in kidney, ureter or bladder. You should drink plenty of water. If you don't have any symptoms then no treatment is required right now. Because stones are very small in size. If you have pain then diclofenac sodium is used for pain relief. Follow up ultrasound is required. Then you should plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","2 weeks ago i have difficulty in passing urine so i concern doctor who advised me for my kidneys ultrasound, my report is:BOTH KIDNEYS:normal in size,shape and texture corticomedullary distinction intact 2-3 small calculi seen in calyces measuring 0.3 cm right kidney show fullness of pelvicalyces left kidney show mild fullness of calyces no perinephric fluid collection seen URINARY BLADDER:mild thick walled no calculus or growth seen in lumen at scan time.please explain me my disease and also please tell me the good doctor in karachi for kidney problems." -207732,Suggest me treatment for amoebic dysentery and lactose intolerance,HelloRed spot with itching may have some skin infection So show ur doctor for that Without picture do not advise u to apply any over counter ,my son is 8 years old and under his sack and above his anus he has red dots and he complains about how much it itches have been putting caldesence powder on it an its not getting any better should i take him to his dr or is there something over the counter that will clear him up -185924,What are the symptoms of breast cancer?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of colorectal cancer depends on stage and type of cancer. In general chemotherapy and radiotherapy followed by surgery followed by chemotherapy is the treatment of choice. He should complete the course of chemotherapy to get good results. If he has acidity problems then he can take Proton pump inhibitors to avoid that. But he must complete the course. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",My 37 year old son has corectal cancer stage 3 is taking chemo and radiation. He now thinks he has gastritis from the pain killers he has taken. He has taken almost all the recommended therapy except 7 more days. He is losing too much weight now. Can he stop the therapy now and have successful results or must he finish.he was. Recommended to have 6 weeks wait about 2 months then have surgery followed by more chemo. -123708,"suffering from sore stomach, painful, nausea. Remedy?","Hello,Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. I would come up with these possibilities , these includes ,1 Any disease in uterus , diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound of uterus . As tumor ( enlargement ) in uterus compresses uterus and this may develops urinary retention.2 Bladder neck sphincter contraction due to any reason , diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a surgeon.3 Bladder sphincter contraction & external sphincter relaxed . Full bladder is there but external sphincter is relaxed so urine will not pass . Diagnosis can be confirmed by cystoscopy examination. In my opinion consult surgeon and get his opinion. Good luck. Dr. HET ",Severe cramps pain in lower abdomen all around my waist to my back just above buttocks. Comes and goes throughout the day and night. When pain is at its worst it goes into my thighs as well.cramps but steady...not contractual. If blatter becomes full it brings the pain then I cannot urinate even though blatter feels full which then brings back severe pain. Pain relievers do not help. Heating pad is hit or miss. Thinking it could be a blather problem but I also haven't had a menstrual cycle in almost 2years.I am a 32year old female. Doctor baffled. Worst pain I have ever experienced. Been going on for about 2 weeks and seems to get worse every day -16838,Can I take Dexorange to increase my low platelet count?,"Hi. I need to know for which purpose you have done CBC (complete blood count) investigation. Kindly mention any clinical complaint if present for giving more comment and also want to know how long your platelet count remains low? Or is this only for the first time? Platelet count should be at least 1.5 platelets per microliter of blood, and your platelet count is slightly low that is 1.38 platelets per microliter of blood. If you have no clinical complaint, then I do not think you have to investigate further. Papaya leaf extract syrup and papaya fruits can be taken to improve platelet count. Peripheral smear examination report can be done to check platelet morphology. Your all other parameters are within the range. For more information consult a hematologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist ","Hi doctor, My platelet count is 1.38 to 1.51 platelets per microliter of blood. I need to increase my platelet count at least 1.65 to 1.70 platelets per microliter of blood for some medical purpose. I am taking papaya leaf juice. Can I take Dexorange?" -238138,"What causes disinterest, loss of appetite and laziness in a teenager?","Hello,Such kind of self-harming behaviour can be a psychotic symptom.Drugs like risperidone and carbamazepine have been proven to reduce such behaviour. In my clinical experience also, i have used these drugs with good results.Hope this works for you.Thanks ","in feb this year my son had meningococcal septicemia he was 22 months, thankfully he came out of the illness with no affects! but myself and my partner have notice a change in his behaviour, he can be very arrgesive at times and has even drawn blood with either biting or pinching. ive tried everything with louis to try and keep him calm we sit and read each night which usyally ends up with him hitting or biting. he does not concentrate on anything - he day dreams alot as well, i was wondering if maybe i should take him to see a professnal to see if they can help" -71807,How can PCOD and infertility be treated?,"hello user,yes,your treatment is correct..you can do serum Tsh and serum prolactin.You should do follicular study after taking goodova 100mg to know exact time of ovulation..and keep relationship around ovulation or iui for early results..thanks.. ",dr. i am ptiti i am married since 8 years . i am 33yrs old.i am taking treatment from past two years. when i did my first HSG test it was showing my left fallopian tube blockage. and i was taking treatment according. now recently did my HSG . now result positive came my . tube s r good enough and my period 4th day she given 3 HUMOG 150 injection for every alternative day and. now advised me to take goodova100mg for 10 day. plz tell me whether my treatment is going correctly or not -243080,"Bi polar, GAD and extreme depression. Counselling not of much help. Suggestions?","Hi thanks for asking to HCM, the friend you talking about, has a sign depression. Need consultation from psychologist. don't be solely depend upon medicine. Give him support, do join a sport or exercise. Let him do his hobbies and give him challange in between. Take care. Soon things will be fine. ","Hi Dr. Grief,I am a healthy 66 yr old female with a happy marriage , 3 children , and 7 grandchildren. I'm retired. I have been having loss of memory issues for about (?) a year. Nothing horrible like getting lost, forgetting to take my Rxs , or how to get through my day. My recall of incidents is lacking strength. My husband forgets nothing which makes my lousy memory seem even more exaggerated and exasperating. I have had various degrees of anxiety since my early 20's"". I get in an ""overload"" status quite easily depending on my environment at that time (does that make sense to you?) A houseful of my kids, their spouses and my grandchildren does not overwhelm me. But what is upsetting is constant anxiety over my husband's Hep C contracted from blood transfusions due to a spontaneous ruptured esophagus occurring @17 yrs.ago although his only symptom is he tires easily; he has had several liver biopsies which indicate no cancer - he has been on 3 treatment plans, the first 2 lowered his liver viral load count to 0 but he is a ""reactor, not a sustainer""; shortly after going off 2 treatments the viral load goes up again; the 3rd & last treatment was intolerable and he had to come off it. Now he has a cyst on one kidney discovered during a cat scan and they're pretty sure it's cancerous and will be operated on quite soon. No sign of cancer spreading as far as they can tell now. I feel like I can't be strong for him anymore and I'm always stressed inside. When someone (spouse or kids) say things like ""remember when we did such & such or why can't you remember we had a whole conversation about this or that. ?"" That's when I feel like something is wrong in my head; and they do not mind sharing their disbelief that I've forgotten whatever it is. ""You need to see someone about your memory"" is an often response. They don't beat me up about it and are well-meaning because they care about me, but I can sense that they are all getting more concerned. I went to a neurologist and everything came out age-related normal and that I should get cognitive remediation therapy. I do not have any dementia or any sign of early onset Alzheimer's. I've been searching the internet to find a therapist in my area (Frederick or Montgomery County Maryland) who deals with C.R.T. /memory function and anxiety issues as stated above. Would you be able to give me some direction on what I should be looking for in a professional mental health person? I prefer a female. Thank you and I'm sorry this is so lengthy. Barbara K. of Frederick Md." -141779,How to cure frequent pain in the lower back?,"Please get an urgent MRI of lower back to rule out cauda equina syndrome. it is an emergency. You already have numbness, weakness and severe low back pain. Consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon soon ",I am 44 year old men with lower back pain and right leg is numb. I also starting to wet the bed. I just had a physical 2 mouths ago. my prostate was fine. I was injured on the job in july of 09. I have not work since then. I had a head injury. my spine burns and I am unable to walk because when I put presser on my left leg my back hurts realy bad. I am scared because of the bed wetting -139724,What causes upper back pain and numbness?,Hi welcome to HcmYour symptoms are suggestive of lumbar spondylolisthesis.Get MRI total spine and review with reports.Drugs like pregabalin well help.thankyou ,"For almost 5 weeks now I have had lower back pain -- where the spine ends at the pelvis. I went to see a GP and he tested my urine (normal) and had lumbar spine xray (results not in yet). I have been taking 850mg ibuprofen 2x a day, which helps but one day when I stopped (because I felt better), the back ache returned. I'm now feeling some kind of fatigue sensation down both legs. I also had constipation problem recently -- more often than normal. I'm 63 but otherwise healthy -- no health problems until now. Should I see a specialist -- what kind?" -172766,What causes tingling nerve endings on the upper body?,"Unfortunately, surgery to help with an aneurysm depends on the location of the aneurysm and the patient's condition for surgery.It sounds as if your mom is not doing very well, and I hope her condition stabilizes to the point they will be able to treat it. ","Hello! My mum is 73 yrs old and she is in a coma. She has had a 3rd bleed in her brain and an aneurysm, the doctors cannot perform surgery due to mum being in a coma. Please help, will mum be ok, she breaths perfectly on her own. Her blood pressure doesn't seem to decrease." -197223,What causes rapid breathing?,"hi, welcome to hcm. Can understand your concern.As per the report that you have written, anti gliadin IgG is weakly positive, this suggest that your child might have celiac disease.In celiac disease, there is allergy to wheat and it should be avoided lifelong.However, to confirm diagnosis we need to do intestinal biopsy. Kindly do intestinal biopsy test to confirm diagnosis.I hope this helps. Wishing your child good health. Take care. ","my 11/2 yr old daughter blood tested antigliadin Igg a weak positive and anti endomyesal IgA negative.. the ped says, its a borderline case and only need to avoid wheat...is she really celiac? or is it just some temporary thing? should i be taking it more seriously? she is only 8.5kgs even though she eats well.." -82160,Undergoing dialysis for CRF. Can I take Zytor? How to naturally control potassium?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM Your father is suffering from kidney disease and Chronic Renal Failure,as creatinine level is 4.9mg% this is the level where he will require Hemodialysis so formation of AV fistula is prepration for HD later on. Urine out put is decrrasing that is why fluid and salt are restrictrd. He should take care of diet and take adequate amouunt of fibre in diet to avoid constipation and you can request treating Physician to give a prescription of laxative which will help him, Once his Kidney function improves he can plan to undergo angiography with Angioplasty. Tkae Care. Good Luck. ","my father is of 58 yr old. He is having kidney problem. His creatinine level is 4.9 He is not started with dialysis . Doctor has told not to give water more than 1liter n saltless, oil less diet food . Also doctor suggested about angioplasty.His treatment is started by putting AV fistula . Now the problem is he is not going for motion everyday. He will go 3 days once. Can u please suggest a home remedy for it." -153225,How to treat lump on ankle?,"Hello, You will need to be investigated further please get an MRI scan done immediately as your nerve could be getting compressed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Haleema Yezdani, General & Family Physician ","I have had some lower back pain associated with L4 for a year now. Been on Neurotin for a while. Three days ago started having some twisting pain again, been to chiropractor for therapy 2 past days, for the pain, but this evening started feeling this sensation like a slight electrical shock going inside my left thigh. It felt as if I had my cell phone in my pocket on vibrate, excpt I didn t. What is this?" -218968,Is it possible to get teeth in line with gum?,Thanks fro writing to Health Care Magic...!I would firstly recommend to perform a radio graph (IOPA / OPG) to understand the underlying pathology. Instead of providing you with various simple to complicated reasons and confusing you more. ,i have pain at the base of my tongue where it attaches to the front of the lower jaw. the soft tissue there. as if i had stuck my tongue out too far. which i didn't do. it just started out as a simple soreness to now it bothers me all the time. it's been several days now. i thought it might be a canker sore but i don't see it. -207971,What causes diarrhea in infant?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ",hi my daughter complained over the summer wih itchy feet. she hd little white spots on the sole of her feet. they to me loked like little sweat spots and I wdvised her to stop wearing socks in bed aand let air at them. however she has come down from bed tnight complaining her feet aare sore and she cant sleep. ive checked them gain and these soft stops that were previously there remain however they are hard to touch and plain white in colour. any advise would b great. louise -76611,What does this abdominal ultrasound test result indicate?,"Hello, It is not related to mild splitting in your kidneys. Possible causes like urinary tract infection must be ruled out. You can go for a urine culture and sensitivity and start antibiotics in case of infection. As of now drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",My ultra sound report shows mild splitting in left side kidney. Otherwise my both kidneys are normal in size. I am suffering from pain in my left pelvis region. I do not have symptoms of burning sensation during urination. My x ray report is also normal. What is causing this pain. -42768,Dark patch on the face where fractional laser treatment was done. What to do?,"Don't go for excessive and unethical treatment . Post LASER hyperpigmentation is very common.Firstly u avoid sunlight exposure.Apply sunscreen [suncros aqua gel ]two time daily in morning n afternoon at 3-4 hr interval.also apply combination of kojic acid, arbutin,lactic acid n vit C at bed time. u take orally betacarotene ,carotenoid n vit C daily after food for 3 months. ","Hi,quick question.. I had fractional laser about 7 months ago.. Last couple months where my plastic surgeon started & stopped is significantly darker & I have developed a shadow stach. It's embarrassing & I'm at my wits end! I plan on calling him & speaking w him about this but I'm sure he's going to suggest more procedures!! I don't want that. Was doing research & seen this oral medication . Does it work? I also use Rx bleach on my upper lip given by my plastic surgeon & it really does nothing!! Help me please, seriously getting major anxiety & depression over this !!" -215539,What causes pain in the mouth post a crown lengthening?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, If the tooth is infected the infection will eventually pass to the surrounding tissue, jaw bone..A course of antibiotics and analgesics will provide relief till you go for the surgery take tab almoxiclav BD, tab nimi BD.I would suggest you to do the treatment as soon as possible.Take care! ","I've had a root canal and a crown placed on #30 molar. However, the reason for the root canal/crown in the first place was a cracked tooth. The tooth in question has always been somewhat tender..it's been approx 6 years. My dentist informed me that the crack must have gone done the root and is now deteriorating under the crown. I will probably have an implant done..the question is if I leave the deteriorating root too long will it actually harm my jaw bone. I am on a 6 month recall with my dentist. Thanks for your input." -168229,Should the elbow bone be fixed by surgery?,"If you want natural treatment, apply Fuller's earth on hands daily twice, let dry and wash. Cap Manjishtha and Haridra 1 bid each for two weeks will treat it. These are pure herbal capsules. It will cleanse any allergens or infections and will heal too.May apply coconut oil on hands after wash with Fuller's earth.Hope it helps you. ",I have these small water blisters on my hand that look like they where caused by some kind of bug. I also have other areas of my body that itch but don t have fluid in them. This has been going on for over a month now. I left them alone to see if they would heal but they keep coming back and now they are getting worse. Please help me. -79490,Is it dangerous to have kidney having pole calculus with back pressure changes?,"Hello and welcome to HCM, Ultrasound of the pelvic region helps to determine presence or absence of kidney stones. Only a minority of kidney stones are radio-opaque on X-ray thus ultrasound will pick up all other stones. In case stones are picked up on the ultrasound, appropriate management can be done- conservative or surgical. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal ","I have been diagnosed with kidney stones.when I had pain once in my abdomen . Stones are Less than 5mm in size, 2 in both kidneys. I am having noculi syrup and no pain since past 15 days. Should I get ultra sound done now, to check status of stones ??" -166296,Suggest treatment for hard knot under the site of knee injury,Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..As per your complain it seems that the sticky fluid that is draining out from the site of wound seems to be due to infection and it seems like pus..I would suggest you to consult a General Physician and get evaluated and clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis..In case if there is infection at the site of injury you can be advised to take a course of antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin and anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..You can be advised to clean the wound with antiseptic solution and apply a combination of triple antibiotic and steroid ointment over it..Keep the area dry and clean and do not touch the wound again and again to prevent spread of infection..In case if you have got the wound by falling on floor or in contact with dust you should also get Tetanus Toxoid injection taken..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ,"Hi, I have recently fallen and scraped my knee. I'm 16 years old and about 125 pounds. I'm a girl. And I got out of the shower and this clear stuff isspilling out of my wound. I wiped it with my finger and it felt like super glue when it dried. What is this?!?!?" -96142,Suggest treatment for a lump below the rib cage,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.She have enlarged inguinal lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. She should wait for biopsy report. It will give you exact diagnosis whether it is reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma or something else. Then she should take treatment according to diagnosis. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","My 8 yr old grand daughter was treated in the ER at one hospital. She had a mass in her rt groin area. It was painful and removed . SHE WAS SUTURED SENT HOME. TWO DAys later she developed a lg cyst (mass) on the other leg in the groin (lymph node). She was taken to another ER where they sttemptrd to aspirate with a needle. THEY THEN DECIDED TO biopsy the growth. She had a tissue biopsy done and we are waiting for results. No fever, swollen neck and groin lymph nodes, she has has some lethargy at times. She wakes up some nights stating she is scared. UNREMARKABLE HX, except for several pneumonia admissions. She appears to be asthmatic at times." -223701,What causes erectile dysfunction after taking treatment for piles?,"Hello,Hanging testicle never mean you have detached testicle. The whole of the questions you are asking should be due to your hanging testicle. Do not worry. Therefore, I suggest consulting a urologist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ",What are the symptoms of a detached testicle?What are the side effects of a detached testicle?What damage does a detached testicle indicate?How long does a detached testicle take to heal by itself?What are the natural treatments for a detached testicle?Is the detached testicle a result of an accidental stretch of the testicle?Does a detached testicle indicate a lower hanging of the testicle?Does a detached testicle lead to problems in the long term? -119748,What causes abdominal pain while passing urine?,"Hi.This may be due to gastroenteritis / food poisoning. Could occur as the body resistance goes down due to preexisting flu. The pain in the anal region can be due to proctitis as part of gastroenteritis. I would advise you the following.Get physically examined and for the vitals from your Doctor as you have to get a prescription for treatment. Antibiotic, metronidazole, domperidone and PPI; also take probiotics, activated charcoal tablets, banana with curds, a spasmolytic. If you do not get results with this , you may need further investigations to rule out any underlying cause like diabetes or so. ","Hi, my fiance just got over the flu last night.when I woke up this mOrNing I had really bad stomach cramps like I needed to poop and I can't.my butt hurts and I did thrOw up the ford from the night before so I don't know if its the flu or food poisoning, but my butt hurts and its giving me stomach cramps bad.isit normal" -160485,What causes a tingling and numbing sensation in the upper right arm?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.You must be suffering from myositis ossificans.Get an x-ray of the affected part done. Massage and physiotherapy with compression bandage will help. Consult an orthopedist if the above measures don’t help.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mahaveer Patil ","i have a muscle issue that feels like it s not the bicep, but below the bicep, on the bone. it keeps me from lifting and it is not going away. ithwas been an issue for maybe 3 months. i have used iced and heat, but it seems to make no difference. it doesnt hurt when not in use, but it doesn t take much for it to become inflamed." -102041,Can Delsym be taken for cough while on Prednisone and Augmentin?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, the altered liver enzymes may or may not be responsible for chest pain as there can be: - Stress or anxiety induced chest pain - Micro capillary changes from smoking - Intra abdomen pathology of liver or bile drainage system giving acid reflux and secondary chest pain Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hello I felt some chest pain 3 months ago initially I moved sometime s on right side and some time on left side. I went to hospital meet cardiologist but my ecg ,tmt reports were normal I was diagnosed for liver enzymes sgpt and sgot they were elevated . I smoke sometimes and drink also was my chest pain due to these elevated enzymes." -180655,"Electric sounds in head, dizziness, painful vein","Hi,Thank you for posting your query, and providing the MRI spine report.I would like to tell you that your MRI report is absolutely normal.So, the cause of your pain is mostly mechanical. You would benefit from neck and back extension exercises. In addition, please ensure a good posture while sitting.A few sessions of physiotherapy would help in reducing the pain further.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist ","Hi Doctor, I just got my MRI done for my neck and spine as I am continuously feeling pain after prolonged sitting and waking up from the bed. I am 31 years old. Here is the report : Cervical Spine MRI T1 & T2 weighted sagittal and axial images were obtained. Normal Dimensions spinal canal with normal spinal cord including cervico-medullary junction The vertebral bodies height with their bone marrow signal intensity are preserved. No significant disc herniation, nerve root compression or exit foramina obliteration. Thankyou doctor." -201469,What causes legs to be slightly turned out?,"Hi, your child is taking drugs for primary complex, that means he has tuberculosis and is taking rifampicin drug as part of treatment. Bright orange discharge can occur when child takes rifampicin. This will not cause any harm to body. You should continue the drug for best response. Take care. ","My son is 4 years old. He had fever the last two days but has normal temperature now. He took paracetamol as meds and he is also currently taking meds for primary complex. Today, he had bright orange discharges three times. What could be causing it?" -113462,What could chest pain with heaviness suggest?,Hi welcome to HCM.Difficulty in breathing in lying down posture suggests orthopnoea with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea. This could be due to impaired oxygenation of the lung. I advise you to have a chest x ray and 2 dimensional echocardiography of the heart to rule out congestive heart failure. Ventilation perfusion studies help to localise the areas of the lung with pathology. Drugs like bronchodilators and inotropic agents will help to improve the circulation and airflow through the lung. Diuretics can eliminate any excess water through the lungs improving the breathing pattern. I advise you to restrict the intake of water and salt in your diet. Home oxygenation therapy will help to improve the nocturnal breathing pattern. Monitor your lung function through periodic PFT's-pulmonary function tests. Consult your pulmonologist for further help.Thank you. ,My breathing worsens when I lie down. Often I have to rise and use ventolin. It still does not help and I have to sit up cough and maybe after half an hour I can for asleep... BUT only for one hour at the most. And so it goes all night every night for about six weeks now. -129900,Can red rash on face with itchy eyes be symptom of hay fever?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. It is ok not to yawn. But you need to evaluate the cause for her not sleeping, could be some emotional issues. Try to consult a counselor for the same.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","My five year old daughter complains that she is unable to yawn. She was up most of the night a few weeks ago and only went to sleep after I gave her some Benadril, she is currently making the same complaint. I have allergies and asthma and I suspect, based on her common congestion, she might be developing the same issues. My first suspicion is that the lack of yawning might be related. That said, she s a bit intense and I would not rule out the possibility that it s an emotional response. I don t want to ignore this if it s a true medical issue." -123168,Reason for the poking pain in the left abdomen?,Hi. This looks to be a problem with the lymph nodes. I hope ultrasonography has shown the problem. It is good that you are going for a biopsy. ,"I am scheduled to have a Lymphadenopothy extraction/biopsy on the left side of my lower abdomen. I have excruciating pain especially when I bend down to pick something up. My pain is constant and especially at night when I am sleeping. I have been involved in two very tragic rear ends in my car while at a dead stop. The first, I was hit by a car travelling 65mph and the second a car was travelling approximately 45mph. My pain has increased double since the second accident. Could this be my bladder that is the problem or a lymp node?" -158439,How can disc herniation be treated?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Walking may worse the problem. You can decrease swelling by: Resting and not putting weight on your foot. Elevating your foot. You have to take rest from 3-8 weeks means out of activity. According to your problem he may advice activity to you. with out proper rest it may cause non union or mal union. Cast itself may give pressure on the nerves lead to tingling and numbness of the foot. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,I broke my fifth metatarsal bone 7 weeks ago and I had a boot cam for 6 weeks and now I’m wearing a soft cast and a surgical shoe. It feels like my foot has pins and needles in it. Is it ok to walk a little bit or should I be staying off my foot completely. I’d it making it worse by walking? -208165,What causes yellow stool with blood and mucus in it?,"Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Yes. Breast can be stored with these circumstances and can be utilised later as the baby feed. It will be better it should be given the same days with spoon and bowl. Better to avoid bottle. Bottle are the important source of infection.If the milk stored is of more than 4 to 6 hours duration than it is advisable to biol it.Hope the query is answered.thanks ","Hello doctor, I have a two month old son born with a birth weight of 2.3 kg in august. At present his weight is 4 kg. Due to family circumstances I will have to join back work in the third month. In my absence from home how do I feed my son... I wish to breastfeed him as long as can...heard about pumping but I am not sure how to go about it... Is it safe to store breast milk ? For how long can I store? How do I store it ? Can I use bottle to feed the pumped milk ? Will pumped and stored mill cause infection or will be as effective as breast feed ? Kindly help your suggestions will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance." -1620,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -118722,Does Clindamycin cause severe upper abdominal pain?,"Hi.Thanks for your your query.The causes of lower abdominal pain, nausea, shoulder pain and diarrhea along with chills stiff neck, sleepiness and thirst and difficult to concentrate are mostly due to severe gastroenteritis. Although flu can produce the similar symptoms, they can not be so many and so severe. I would advise in such a patient the following.Get a clinical examination and vitals checked. Get blood, stool and urine checked , If there are signs of an active infection in any of the tests, get started on antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotics along with symptomatic treatment as per the history and signs. You will be fine soon. ","Hi, I need to know what I could have. Please help! I’m a 30 year old female. For a week this following symptoms have persisted: flu-like symptoms, forehead and neck warm to the touch, chills, nausea, diarrhea (3 days now), pain in the lower abdomen (especially on the left side, and it hurts more when I use the bathroom), missed period but have cramps and sensation of having it (2005 had tubal ligation), pain on shoulders (especially the left), stiff neck, fatigue, sleepy, difficulty of concentration, extreme thirst... Should I go to an ER?" -1854,I have a penile skin bridge. Is surgical removal necessary?,"Hello. If you are talking of phimosis (inability to retract the foreskin fully over your glans penis) then yes, it can be removed only by surgery. But do you actually have phimosis is the real question. Try to retract the skin and the point where it is not possible then click a picture and send it. As it is a clinical diagnosis, I will be in a better position to tell you what to do next. ","Hello doctor, I noticed that I have a penile skin bridge. I thought it was normal at first. But after searching on the internet I found that at the age of 24 it can only be removed by surgery. Is there any other method apart from surgery to remove the penile skin bridge? Please help." -18507,How to reduce excess saliva buildup?,Hello. I have gone through all the details posted. I can understand your problem and I will explain you the possible treatment options. For further information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ,"Hi doctor, I have been suffering from excess saliva buildup. As a kid, I would wake up with my pillow covered in drool every morning. When I was on a trip before two years where out of nowhere my saliva started building up so much that I needed to swallow it every 30 seconds. The issue would go away when I was distracted, but it has been really bothering my life for the past two years. When I have to swallow the saliva, I do not enjoy it in the slightest. It is very annoying for me. I have visited a psychotherapist for this, but they said they had never seen anyone with my issue before, despite being a cognitive behavior therapy center. I have had anxiety from this, but the anxiety has only been from thinking that this saliva will keep on building up in my mouth. I did a lot of research and saw that one of the salivary glands is capable of producing five times the normal amount of saliva or something like that, which I think is causing this. It is important to note that the excess of saliva buildup is not always there. It usually goes away when I am really distracted. When I am doing nothing I find that it really builds up and I cannot stop the excess saliva build up. Could that have something to do with the parasympathetic nervous system? Because, I have heard that it is responsible for stimulation when the body is at rest. Last week, I visited my physiotherapist for something in my arm and they also told me I was very hyperaware. I was wondering if this had something to do with it. Regardless, I also found something showing that people with excess saliva have one of their glands removed and that can help a lot. Any help you could provide with this would be of great assistance. Thank you." -224168,Can hypospadias affect male fertility?,"Hi, Anti-inflammatory drugs can help initially, take tests for urinary tract infections and prostate infection. then only the respective treatment can be given.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist ",helo Dr. iam krishna .in 94 i had appendicitis operation.2 months after that i am suffering from testis problem at that time dr had prescribed some medicines and solved at that time.from last january i had a problem.i had severe pain from the testis upward nerve and there is some skin below the testicle.i consulted a dr.he had done blood and urine test after that scaning in that it mentioned slightly thickened right spermatic chord.he prescribed medicine still pain so he told to consult genital urinary dr.he said nothing it will cure and prescribed but no change plz help me sir -248082,What is the cause and treatment for severe foot pain?,"Welcome to HMC. I understand your concern. Initial therapy for anal fissure is relieving the constipation and the associated pain. Softer bowel movements are easier and less painful to pass. So, first line therapy include stool-bulking agents (fiber supplementation and stool softeners). Laxatives are used as needed. Mineral oil might facilitate passage of stool without as much stretching of anal mucosa, but is not recommended for indefinite use. I recommend to you to try Sitz baths since it provides symptomatic relief. If the above measures and conservative therapies don't help, you can try the second line therapies, like intra-anal application of glycerol nitrate (0.4% nitroglicerin) ointment directly in the anus. WARNING: Nitroglicerin ointment is often untolerated by patients, due to side effects like headaches and dizziness. If after 3-4 weeks of medical therapy anal fissures remain symptomatic, that I recommend to consult a surgeon for possible surgical treatment.Feel free for additional questions. I hope i answered to your question. Best regards ","i have an anal fissure and I went to the doctors to get it checked out and it so happened I actually have two tears and I was not prescribed any medication for the pain, except for an empson salt bath but I am continuing to have rectal bleeding and I have not passed waste in about three days because the pain is to unbearable, what should I take to numb the pain so I can pass the waste" -90971,"Stomach swelling, gastric issues, heavy head. Why does this happen?","Hi, the fact that your liver is enlarged could be the reflection of underlying liver disease, however this finding needs to be correlated with your clinical history and also with your liver function tests on the blood tests. If your liver enzymes are normal and you have no underlying liver disease and don't drink excessive alcohol then I believe the enlarged liver is nothing to worry about. Your gallbladder is normal as per the ultrasound. The fact the it shows ""poor"" contraction is difficult to interpret on ultrasound, as this test is not meant to measure contractility of the gallbladder. I'm not even sure why they even mentioned this finding on the report. I would recommend you discussing these findings with your PCP for further information and correlation with your labs. ",MY ULTRA SOUND SCAN REPORT IS : 1. LIVER IS MILDLY ENLARGED IN SIZE AND SHOWS NORMAL ECHOTEXTURE. IHBD S ARE NOT DILATED. NO FOCAL MASS IS SEEN. 2. GALL BLADDER IS NORMAL IN SIZE AND SHOWS ECHOFREE LUMEN. 2 HRS AFTER MEAL GALL BLADDER SHOWS POOR CONTRACTION. PLEASE GIVE ME DETAILS ABOUT THIS DISEASE...... AND SYMPTOMS OF DISEASE............... THANKS -200245,What causes growing sore on arms?,"Hi,From history it seems that as she had stomach virus 2 days back might have produced some dehydration leading to passing of less urine.Give her plenty of water and liquids and keep her well hydrated.Afterward she will pass urine of good amount.Ok and take care. ","My almost 3yr old has only been urinating in her night time diaper. She wears underwear during the day and has been going on the potty fine for over a month. But for the past 2 days, she hasnt gone at all during the day. She also had a stomach virus 2 days ago, and we have a new baby that is a month old. Could one of these be the reason, or should I be worried?" -35912,TTC. History of intake of thyroxine. Prescribed Siphene during periods. Possible to conceive?,"Hello,Yes siphene is a tablet that may be usually given in such cases as yours. You should take it as advised. If it doesnt work in at least 3 cycles, then you need to udergo some more tests to evaluate the situation. Continue the thyroxine. ",i am 33 years old. now we are try for second baby. my first baby 3 yrs old. i took thyroxine tablet for past one year. i tried past six months for conceive but i cant make it. i consult doctor . she give tablet siphene for 5 days from second day of menses period. so i want to know it will give good result if i take tablet -30975,Can masturbation affect the complete blood result?,Hi. For further information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hi doctor, I was about to get a complete blood test done to check certain parameters. I have attached herein the screen shot of the parameters. I wanted to know if I have masturbated before 36 hours of these tests then would the results be adversely affected? If so, how many hours should lapse after I last masturbate to get these tests done?" -187791,Do I need treatment for prostate gland enlargement?,"Dear,Lymph node removal should not cause indigestion. you must have been subjected to medication following lymph node removal which must have caused gastritis leading to bloating and indigestion. this will get lright after gastric soothing agents like antacids and gastric relaxants like domperidone. Consult your physician for it and you will get relief.truly,Dr. J. Ticku ",I just had 2 operations for breast cancer and I had one lympnoide taken out. I was told that I could getlymhonoides.Could this possibly make me get indigestion. I started to get indigestion a couple of days ago. My stomach gets bloated. I was also told not to lift anything with that arm over 5 to 10 pounds. -146660,What is the normal lipid profile analysis?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. if you have frequent yeast infection then you should take antifungal drugs to treat it. You should also go for hiv testing because repeat infection is common in immune compromised people and low wbc count is also common. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",Hello I am 33 year old female and i weight about 160. I fequently get yeast infections and nothing showed up on my labs. I started taking Fungal Defense and use Olive oil for topical treatment. Whenever yeast infection occurs my white blood count goes down. How can I treat this? -246222,What cause enormous pain the right arm which moves towards neck?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to carpal tunnel syndrome. I suggest to continue using Tylenol to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. I also recommend to maintain a splint to prevent further damage. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","I had my thumb fused and carpal tunnel release 3 weeks ago. I have been having an increase in burning pain in the thumb and some numbness recently. The pain used to be at night, now I am experiencing it all day. The extra strength tylenol, 6 per day, doesn t seem to be helping the pain. I can t take NSAIDS due to stomach issues. Any comments?" -48057,Why do I feel my heart beating in my throat?,"Hi, Yes, there are instances when one can have a stroke with normal blood pressure like in patients who are normotensive with heartbeat irregularities (like Atrial Fibrillation), as well those with blood vessel abnormalities like amyloid angiopathy. CT scan of the brain may show signs of either bleeding or infarction, but there are instances when it may be normal especially when done very early in those with infarcts (caused by clots) which may be more evident when done in a few more hours. But the importance of doing an early CT scan is to rule out hemorrhage in those who present clinically with stroke. I would suggest that a consult be done if your symptoms are persistent for further work-up and appropriate treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Daryl Derick B. Dizon, General & Family Physician ","I have two questions for you, if you are able and willing t answer I will truly appreciate it. I m really scared of having a stroke, and my question is: Can you have a stroke with normal blood pressure? The second question is: Can the docs see a blood clot or anything irregularity with the brain and their vessels with a CT Scan with out contrast? Went to the ER with tingling in my head and burning in my thigh, and the doc said that the CT Scan came out normal. It still has me worried that I might have a clot, my blood pressure was normal a 120 over 70." -45784,Is infantile eczema curable?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern for your husband and looking to the history given here I could say that this could be allergic condition and this could be come around with anti histamine and the best option is Levocetrizine 10 mg three times in day, and this would come around with this, take care and have a nice day. ",my husband has a severe rash up his arm. he started out with a burn and he was treating the burn with ice then he got an infection and he started treating it with peroxide or other medicated powders to try and dry it up. He went to the dr and the dr prescribed an antibiotic not sure what it was but it began with a k. then when that didnt help he put him on fluconazole and a ketoconazole cream which also isnt doing anything. he called the dr back today but hasnt heard anything back yet any ideas -602,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -84494,What is the cause of worsening exhaustion with elevations of liver enzymes?,"Hi,To think that such breathing difficulties can be caused by gallbladder so it is more likely there is some lung or heart diseases and so this should be ruled out first. Gallbladder stones will cause more likely sharp pain right upper part of abdominal cavity. Wish you good health.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Ivan R. Rommstein ","I was recently diagnosed with a very low functioning gallbladder. I have not had any recent attacks, therefore I haven't taken any steps toward surgery. I have recently started having some shortness of breath upon exertion. (do not smoke and blood pressure is good, overall good shape) I was wondering if there could be any connection with the shortness of breath and my low functioning gallbladder?" -114201,Lupus gene testing,Hi.. Only your doctor may know what he meant by those tissues.. get the operation done and probably you may know what the tissues are for sure.. Hope it is not one of the cancerous tissues.. ,"1-17-10 Hi, my wife just went to her OBGYN and the DR. said, she has tissues that should not be there. My wife is 46 years young and gave birth to three kids. She has not had the peroid for two and a half years. Last check up was two years ago. She had no issues then. The doctor want to remove these tissues. My wife agree with him and they are going to do this procedure next week. Questions; 1) Why does this happen? 2) Could this have any cancer issues. ( The DR. told my wife that not to worry because she is not bleeding . ) 3) How quickly could she recover from the operation? 4) Could these tissues return again? 5) My wife is dx with Lupus could this have any reasons for these tissues. Last question; 6) Is this a common issues with women to create tissues with in the uturus area. I am not sure exactly but, it's within this area. Thank you for answering all my questions. Please respond asap. Luis A very concern Husband" -146524,What is meaning of c1 esterase deficiency?,"Hello,Thank you for contacting HCMI understand your concern, I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious Disease Specialist answering your query.No low iron level has nothing to do with the dead black patch of skin.Low iron level causes anemia which may be associated with fatigue, breathless ness, low concentration etc.Your dead dry skin patch is because of some skin disease. AS per your description it looks like psoriasis. But detail can only be known if the visual examination done. I advice you to get your examination done and take the treatment as per the doctors guidance.You can use calamine lotion for skin softening, if you have itching you can use cetrizine under your doctors guidance. Please give good moisturizing to your skin by applying petroleum jelly as it can prevent further happening of such a incident.You can ask for further queries here on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious Disease specialistWe wish you a best health at health care magic. ","HI my iron level was 7 but from couple of months its 5. My skin color was fair but from last year its getting worse especially i have dead grey patches of skin on my stomach , forehead and chin, been feeling extreme irritation all over my body especially on face and skull... is it has something to do with my low level of iron.....can i get some help here" -29738,Kindly advise regarding the oral cancer of my relative.,Hi. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, One of my family members have recently been diagnosed with oral cancer. I would like to know how much dangerous it is. The final report of lower lip biopsy showed well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. The patient is having sugar and BP problem. And for that, he is on Glycomet GP-1 and Tazlac. Please advice." -175615,Suggest treatment for multiple calcified brain lesions,"Diagnosing Alzheimer, is mainly clinical diagnosis and in corroboration with MRI brain and if required PET scan. Also i advice to get few investigations (S. Vitamin 12, serum folic acid,Thyroid function tset, MRI Brian) with MR engine.few genetic tests are available, specially Early onset familial Alzheimer disease (eFAD)- mutation in the genes for presenilin 1, presenilin 2, or APP. ","My mom is 83 yrs old and has developed memory loss, mood changes that have been quite dramatic over the past few month.----could not remember to take her meds, wasn t bathing, losing her keys, wallet, etc----did not remember what was said at the beginning to the end of a conversation. If she is developing Alzheimers-----can she be tested for this? We now have her admitted to an assisted care facility, but she says she is ready to go home now---very frustrating and scary. Just want to know if I can have her tested to be sure." -14271,Why am I getting recurrent abscess in a filled tooth?,"Hi. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. As per your history, it seems to me that you are having recurrent apical periodontitis. If the filling is still there, it needs to be removed. The recurrent apical abscess is because of this infectious tooth. Either it needs root canal treatment or extraction. Root canal treatment is the treatment of choice according to my opinion. If you have any X-ray or you can upload a picture too to get a proper treatment plan from my side. If you have this pimple like abscess you may need an antibiotic course too. ","Hi doctor, I had an infection in my tooth and it was treated with a filling after a course of antibiotics. After the filling, an abscess reoccurred twice which was treated with antibiotics. It seemed to settle for a while and then I could feel a pain and pressure inside the tooth. Now a small pimple like spot has developed on the inner side of my gum at the top of the tooth and it drains pus. Is this another abscess?" -184379,What is the future course for post chemotherapy?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Chemotherapy medicines are drugs which kill cancer cells. These are powerful medicines and affect the cancer cells preventing them from multiplying. They act on the cell cycle and affect its growth. They also cause cancer cells to release toxins to the circulation.Side effects of chemotherapy includes predisposition to infections, liver and kidney dysfunction, loss of hair, generalized weakness. Loss of appetite, anemia, increased release of toxins in blood causing rise in CEA is also seen. Please do not worry as if he can tolerate the first 4 cycles of chemotherapy then the rest of treatment will be without much side effects. Please do not worry. ",My husband (age 48) was diagnosed in April 2011 with stage 3 Duodenal cancer. He had a whipple done and had 8 our of 18 lymph nodes infected. He just finished his last (8) round of oxilplatin and xeloda. In July his CEa level was 1.7 last week his CEa level was 7.0. We have scans tomorrow. The doctor says that the chemo could cause a rise in Cea-I am so nervous. He seems fine. He does have hemorroids. Could that also cause a rise? -193109,Suggest treatment for a severe cough,"Hi, Myoclonus in sleep is common in children. We call it as benign sleep myoclonus, which usually does not require any treatment. But your child has some odd features like sleep disturbances, multiple episodes and drowsiness during the day time. As she has myoclonus only during sleep, it is better to get a sleep video EEG, which can give us lot of clues. For Myoclonic seizures, medicines like Sodium valproate or Levetiracetam works well. I would suggest you to do a repeat sleep video EEG and get a pediatric neurologist opinion regarding medications and doses. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician ","Our daughter is almost 9 years old and wakes up at night, about 1-2 hours after easily falling asleep, with myoclonic activity. She s had a complete blood work up and CT and were all normal. Day time EEG was normal as well. The myoclonus involves her upper extremities, trunk and sometimes her neck. The jerks occur after she has fully fallen to sleep and occur 2-5 times per minute. She wakes up on occasion but usually stays sleeping, changing her position occasionally. The problem is that is she is very tired during the day and it is effecting her outlook on life. she wakes up tired even though she s had 10-12 hours of sleep at night. There s been talk of possibly doing a sleep study. Anything else we should consider?" -251725,How to terminate unwanted pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the frequency of urination might suggest urinary tract infection(UTI).And UTI along with pain abdomen might need to rule out the preterm pains.So you might need consultation with doctor to rule out the cervical changes and preterm pains.Also vaginal infection should be ruled out as there is vaginal discharge.Also the complete urine examination helps in ruling out UTI.Take adequate fluids upto 3 litres to preventUTI.UTI are routinely seen in pregnancy.So the pain abdomen might be due to UTI or preterm pains or any stomach infection.Take electrolyte powder and lactobacillus tablets for loose motions.Nothing to worry as all the above said causes are treatable once they are diagnosed.So relax and avoid stress.Consult your doctor.Hope this helps.Best regards... ","Hi, I am currently 35 weeks pregnant with my second child. My daughter was a completely different pregnancy right from the start to this one. I live nearly and hour and a half away from the hospital so am a little nervous. I have been having a clear jelly like discharge for the last few weeks and have being needing to urinate nearly every 30 minutes during the day and today passed 5 stools when I have been having difficulty with regular stools through out this pregnancy. For the last 3 - 4 days I have also been experiencing medium - strong cramping irregularly in my lower back and lower abdominal area. I have also been having pain in my pelvic region when I go to stand from a sitting or laying down position and sometimes even walking. He feels extremely low and has become a little more active also for the last few days. I feel a little silly asking because I feel I should already know but are these signs of pre-labour and should I be contacting my midwife?" -178810,"What are the health risk associated with MRI? Does scar tissue cause headache? Does scar tissue grow and if so, what is the treatment given?","HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern what ever history you gave here are nothing to take any thing with your tooth extraction and these symptoms are non specific and highly related with the functional elements only you have to control your thoughts and keep your stress level low if I would looking such case then I would treat this case with the, ""Tab Amitriptyline twice in day"" just no need to worry about this, hope this information helps you have good day. ","I m 36 years old female, 55 kg and 163 cm. I seem to have neurological problems on both side of face after wisdom teeth removal . My right lower lip and chin are numb, but I have strange feelings all over the face. In forehed, around eyes, nose, in nostrils, right lip. Now I m starting to hear my own ecco in my left ear. In feb 2011 my right wisdom tooth was removed without any problems. But few month s after I started to find strange feelings where it was, pressure and throbbing feeling. In December 2011 I got the right one removed.. He was troblematic, lying very close to the the nerve. But when I got rid of him, the feeling on the other side changed. Before the procedure I had been sick, with sinus infection and had been given zitromax. The numbness on the rigt side and the overall problems on the same side are due to Ian damage but I m wondering about the left side. - My surgeon thought I was only under stress when I told him about strange feelings on the left side. I AAAAAAA t been overall well but for 13 years ago I developed Herpes Zoster and for about 3 years ago I developed Herpes infection in my ears. That caused a loss of balance and tinnitus for about 6 weeks. Should I do something more about this og just write this all on IAN damage because of surgical removal of wisdom teeth ? Another problem has to do with my shoulder . I fell while skiing for about 20 years ago and I dislocated my sholder. I have never checked this out. I don t think it gets compleatly out because I can relocate it myself. I know this hurt s when this happens and it can happen in bad circumstances. This happens few times per year and yesterday it was enought to open a door to dislocate it. Is thera a possibilty to fix such a problem ?" -34617,What are the chances of pregnancy?,"hi healthcare magic user, chances of getting pregnant depends upon multiple factors like sperm count ,your thyroid levels. if everything is normal then chances of conception in reproductive age group is 15-20%. ",hello doctor today is my 22th day my follicle ruptured on 18th day and doctor adviced me lupigest 2oomg frm my 22th day and i was given hcg 5000. i have pcod so plz can u tell me wht are the chances of pregnancy..........i had my lmp on 19th june........ -19184,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -92832,What causes bumps between elbow and wrist?,"Hi.Thanks for your query. Noted your history of 34 weeks pregnancy and having 2 lumps, the bigger one at hte crease of vagina and the thigh and the smaller one at the lip of vagina. One of them pop up and bled but still feel hard.I do not think that your partner of 14 years cheated you as these lumps appear to be infected cysts or so and not an STD.Please get checked by a Gynecologist to be ascertain about the diagnosis and have proper treatment. ",34 wks pregnant and have 2 vaginal lumps 1 in the crease where my thigh and virgina meet and a smaller one just inside the lip of my virgina the outside one did pop and bleed a little but feels hard still :( is this serious is my 14 year partner a cheat ? -12634,What is the recommended dosage of Meftal for fever?,Hi. Please give Meftal 5 mL (6 hourly) if the temperature is above 101 F or if not controlled on Crocin (Paracetamol). You can give Meftal (Mefenamic acid) 4 hours after giving Crocin. ,"Hi doctor, My son is 3 years 3 months old and weighs 14.1 kg. His fever, cough, and cold started from 100.3, so we gave Crocin 240 mg / 5 mL syrup 4 mL every 6 hours on the first day. As it was a viral fever, it was 103.5 at night. The doctor told us to continue 4 mL for 4 hours and give a sponge bath, and if the temperature is more than 102, Meftal-P 100 mg suspension 6 mL is prescribed. Today at 10 AM it was 102.5 (it was 101.3 4 hours back ), so we gave Meftal 6 mL, and within 30 min he became active. The dose is not printed in bottle unlike in Crocin, so I want to double check the dose 6 mL for every 4 hours if it is 102.5." -227145,Can vasectomy be done second time?,"hi.welcome to healthcare magic.i understand your problem.my opinion is that,1.your penis size is normal only.dont worry.2.take healthy foods.3.do masturbation twice in a week.dont do more than that.4.overmasturbation will cause watery semen and premature ejaculation.avoid thinking about sex.mingle with your friends and family members.do yoga, exercise etc.,thank you.hope my answer will help you. ",i'm 26 years old.my penis at excited state is 10CM and normal state is 6.5CM.my one esis is very very small and other is about may be normal size.from 9years i do handling of penis.maximum time i think about to sex with a female.am i hyper sexy.what will i be impoent.please tell me how can i escape from impotent.chandan(kolkata-30) -239278,Suggest treatment for autism,"Hi, thanks for the query. May I know what is your age, gender & whether you have recently started using any substance like cannabis (marijuana), amphetamine, opiates, cocaine etc. or have you recently suffered any accident with head injury or loss of consciousness? At present, based on information provided, there are few possibilities including excessive fears or anxiety about some events which is making you act in aforementioned manner. Is it the case? have you been stressed out recently or are not able to sleep properly since last few days? last possibility is that of suffering from a Psychotic episode where hallucinatory experiences are known to occur. Hence I would first suggest you to talk about these experiences with a family member or a significant other followed by consultation with a Psychiatrist where based upon assessment & diagnosis medications &/or lifestyle changes can be prescribed to help you recover. Good Luck ",hello. recently I have been doing and hearing and even seeing strange things. sometimes confusing things for what they really are. Like thinking a dog is a demon or a tree for a husky. I hear voices telling me to do things and if i dont they will kill me. and ive been taping my foot and staring at objects constantly just waiting for them to move without me touching them -233454,What do bulging veins on penis indicate?,"HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is called as Sebaceous Cyst over scrotum.The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.If may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac).This is a simple surgery done under local anaesthesia as out patient procedure and offers permanent cure.Dr.Patil. ","I had a red bump on my scrotum. No pain, no itch. Not sure how long it has been there. A few days ago a poked with a needle and popped it. White Puss came out a with a clear liquid and some blood. Anything to be worried about? I had unprotected sex months ago but again no pain or itch." -52029,What is the treatment for heart pain?,"Hi,Welcome.The pain you are telling looks to be of cardiac origin seeing your history. So it is very important to rule it out. I'll recommend you for a test called stress echo which is a wonderful test to rule it out.Come back if you need any more help.Thanks ","I am 26, for about 4 years my upper left chest (heart I suppose) feels heavy all the time, like I need to take a deep breath. Every month or so I get a sharp pain, once I take a deep breath, the pain intensifies and then subsides. In addition, the constant pain in my chest feels about the same as where I assume the carotid artery is in my left arm (inside upper arm- almost near the arm pit). I thought it was hi cholestorol, but apparently that has no symptoms. Thanks for for any tips!" -184237,What are the symptoms of blood cancer?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has prostate cancer along with kidney cancer. It is not uncommon. Many people have both cancer simultaneously. Treatment depends on type and stage of cancer. In early stage surgery is possible. In late stage chemotherapy and radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My husband has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, he had a CT scan after diagnosis and they have now also found kidney cancer. How common is it to have both of these cancers at the same time?" -217433,Suggest remedy for dental problem,"hello thanks for the consult at hcm,, u might be having bad breath due to systemic causes, since the usual mouth rinse and other stuffs hasnt helped u,,either ways do salt water gargle thrice daily, with h/o of severe vomiting and burping u might be having increased gastric reflux ,kindly consult a gastroenterlogist for a check up and investigation, and then ur periodontist,, hope it helps,, tc ","I been experience bad breath for the past 6 months. I have gone to a dentist who put me on breath rx products, doesn't work. I brush and floss twice a day. I have also experience violent vomiting spells at least twice a month for the last six months also. I burp and I always feel like my food is coming up all the time. please help." -126491,Does not eating meat cause stomach pain ?,"Hi, It seems she may been affected by ulcer since all those symbtoms some times happend for me and may be the gastric bromblems too...ask to have curd more its cure surely..do not take much masala items. ",I have a friend who is female and 23 years old who experiences stomach pain literally EVERY time she eats. She is lactose intolerant and had this problem before she quit dairy. She says she knows part of it is because of stress but isn t sure why it s getting worse. I asked her if maybe she has an ulcer and she said that she had one in college and high school. The stuff that she took then for her ulcer is not working right now. This stomach pain happens every time she eats and it keeps her from getting plenty of sleep at night. She even tried not eating before bed but said that she ends up waking up in the middle of the night hungry. So this condition is keeping her from getting enough rest for the next day. I want so badly to try and help her so that is why I am consulting you in hopes to find a reason for this. Can you PLEASE help? Anything she can take or do to stop the stomach pain whenever she eats? Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you so much! -89231,How to remove gallstones in a natural way and what capsule can i take to move my gallstones?,"Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.Gallbladder contains so many stones with sludge , so in my opinion only one option and that is surgery. In my opinion consult a surgeon and get its surgery before any further damage.For kidney as unremarkable so get in blood examination for serum creatinine and urea examination to rule out any pathology in kidneys.Rest of the report is normal.Good luck. Dr, HET ","Ultrasound of abdomen has been performed. In the liver, there isheterogenous echotexture but no focal lesion is identified. Thereis no intrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation. There is sludge inthe gallbladder with a multiple gallstones. The common bile ductis not dilated.Visualized a sections of the right kidney are unremarkable." -160144,What causes knee pain post a knee replacement surgery?,"Hello Thank you for using healthcaremagic I read your question and understood your concern It looks like a sciatica pain, so you should check your back with MRI of the spine and consult neurologist to exclude this problem I wish you quick recovery Dr. Selmani ","I have extreme leg, knee, hip joint and foot pain. It hurts to walk yet am not able to rest my legs - I walk 2-3 miles almost every day-often am completely exhausted and struggle staying awake.... sometimes feel feverish? Is it possible to have mono twice? Similar symptoms with it three years ago. Initial guidance?" -146841,What does the following report of blood indicate?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Sickle cell disease patients are prone to infection. He should take higher antibiotics and oxygen therapy. He should also take folic acid regularly. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","my child has sickle cell deases, recently suffered a chest infection and was given co-amoxiclv which made her better but soon after the medication was stopped the illness came back again, gp has refused to prescribe co-amoxicliv again and her usual pennicillin is not helping her" -243753,"Suffering from depression, anger issues with no improvement. What can help?","Hi there ~ All that you mention in your history for your husband, including exposure to ticks, an alcohol problem, family history of heart attack, physical stressors and recent chest pain along with exposure to varnish and his inherent non-modifiable risks of being a middle aged male are contributing factors to his hypertension (high blood pressure). I believe that using relaxation strategies like breathing exercises - pranayama, yoga, meditation, regular scheduled activities as well as exercises are helpful with the high blood pressure. These are non-medical interventions. Modification of lifestyle including diet is one part and using medications is another. It is always helpful to seek the expert advise of a qualified doctor or your family practitioner with regards to any persistent problems. I hope this helps. Take care and have a good day ! ","my husband is 51 recently he had a pain in his chest . it went away. then a week later he had a fever (he was much hotter to the touch than normal, his temperature was 48.9) and he had mild tremors (he felt cold and shivery) and was breathing quite fast. I have never known him to breathe like this. He felt nauseous, and had a sharp pain behind the eyes whenever he coughed (he has a small dry persistent cough for 2 years now). The next day he went to the doctor and she said he had high blood pressure 160/100 both lying down and standing, he has always had low blood pressure till now, and she thinks this may be caused by the varnish he had been coating the floor with. A week later his BP had gone down to 140/100. I cannot find any internet information which link a mild fever to high blood pressure. His fever has cleared up, but the high blood pressure is still there. Possible background risks may be exposure to ticks recently, a moderate drinking problem (about 1.5 litres of beer daily) and a family history with heart attack (only 1 case, his grandmother at the age of 65) a problem with blood in the stool for twenty years now, that comes when he is stressed, and then goes again." -75279,Done seminogram. Is my report okay? Any deficiency?,"Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and I understand your concerns. 1) The mass you are describing is called fibroid. 2) HSG will evaluate the tubal status. It will not remove the fibroid. 3) 2 cms fibroid may not cause infertility. But further workup is mandatory if you are palnning conceive. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any followup queries you have. Regards, Dr.Mahesh Koregol IVF & Infertility Specialist. ","hi,i m 28yrs,i hv been trying to concieve for a year now,my scan on february showed that i have posterior intramural mass measuring 2cm,with calcified upper body,but this month i had a HSG ,so i want to know the HSG has removed the intramural mass,and also if 2cm posterior intramural mass can cause infertility .thank you" -218346,What is the treatment for facial swelling and pain after tooth extraction?,"hello thanx fr cnsltng at hcm.i thnk it is infctn f teeth,may be labial frenum uppr may be cmng in btwn'eithr ways plz cnslt ur dentst.hp it helps'.tc ",A week ago I had my front tooth which had bonding falling out due to an old injury repaired. (a quarter of tooth missing and bonding had to be chiseled out and replaced) I think the bonding was not shaved down enough between two front teeth. Now everyday I have woken up with puffbal on upper pallet behind front teeth. Now I am noticing vein running between my two front teeth is very swollen/protruding. Thought it was just a little infection to sit out but this is looking like a seriously pinched vein! Help I am scared! Thank You! Sasha -146568,What causes rise in hemoglobin level?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your rbc, wbc and bilirubin all counts are within normal range. No to worry. Just be relaxed. No any treatment is required for that. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I had multiphase bloodwork done and got results back. My RBC was high at 4.84. WBC was 9.8. Also high were both bilirubin numbers, total was 1.0 and direct was 0.4. What does this indicate? Last tests didn t show these problems. I am a 59 yr old female" -121375,Suggest treatment for sever pain in abdomen,"Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.From your history, I would suggest you to report to the ER of your nearest hospital at the earliest, as it seems to me as an obstructed hernia, which needs immediate attention. However, it could be confirmed by a physical examination and so you need to report at the hospital.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef ","Hi I noticed a tenderness and lump in my upper middle abdoemn, just above my navel. My tummy is also currently bloated. I'm 39 years old, 5 Ft 6"" tall and weight 82kg. It hurts more when I touch it? The palce is also hard, not soft to touch. What could be responsible? Thank you. Anne" -18642,I got small bumps on the penis after oral sex. Can it be syphilis?,Hi. I need few more details to guide you. Revert back with the answers for the above questions to a venereologist online -->  https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/venereologist ,"Hi doctor, I have five small bumps appeared on the head of my penis after I had oral sex. It has been two months now, but it is still there. I have attached the photo. Also about two weeks ago I got rash on my hands, around the feet, and legs. When I consulted a doctor he said it is probably syphilis and gave me 2,400,000 units of Penicillin G shots. However, the results of blood test came back negative for syphilis. The result is rapid plasma reagin non-reactive. I am really confused whether the rash is related to oral sex or not. Please help." -214766,What causes bad breath?,"Hello,The pain in the jaw could be because of the traumatic extraction, bone cutting, and any sharp bone margins left during extraction. Consult an oral physician and get it examined, if there are any sharp margins, then get it rounded off. The white slough could be a desquamated soft tissue from the socket area.The multiple ulcers could be aphthous ulcers secondary to stress and pain following extraction. Nothing to worry, you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like Annabel gel. Apply three to four times daily before food and topical steroid like triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% four to five times after food.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shankar Iyer ","After a very painful tooth extraction, I had bad pain in my jaw... Almost a week on the pain has gotten much worse.. The socket seems normal but on the inner jaw there is a large piece of bone? Sticking out, but worse of all on the outer jaw my gums are red raw, then have a large White band of a film like substance that won't come off, it's very painful and sore, and my mouth is full of ulcers and White bumps. I'm really worried but can't afford to go to see emergency dentist. Do you think it sounds like an infection? Thank you Shona x" -179549,What is meant by brain MRI report that shows subdural hematoma?,"HI. Gone through the history. Ut is better to go for a simple test called '' FNAC'' MEANS Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology , done with a fine needle to help diagnose . Repeated swelling at the same spot needs evaluation. May be sonography too can help. It is better you visit your Doctor again. ","Hi, I have been on Sufamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Antibiotic for 9 days. I have an enlarged lymph node on the right side of the nape of my neck. It is painful and the size of a marble. This is the third time this exact spot has swollen caused pain and I've taken some form of antibiotic. The first two times (in 2012) it went away before I was even finished taking the prescription. Now I'm on the last day of the prescription and it still hurts and I think the swelling has increased. I don't have a cold, flu, fever, sinus issue, etc. My lower back (right side above butt) and abdomen (like where the uterus is) hurt occasionally and I've been having a lot of chest pain on an off. Chest pain feels like a muscle cramp or strain... this has been happening for years but lately it's getting worse. I've been to the doctor about the chest pain but they are baffled because everything tests out ok. My background (in case it matters when helping to answer about the swollen nodes) last year testing showed I have 7 white matter lesions in my brain and am Anti-Ro SSA positive, but the specialists told me I didn't have definitive ""symptoms"" of which autoimmune disease I might have. I feel my health has overall declined but I'm not sure if it is just stress or if it is something I should go back to the doctor about." -221030,Swelling in parotid gland. Done MRI. Worried,"Infected broken tooth can lead to pain and soreness of cheeks and jaws. Impacted wisdom tooth eruption can also cause pain in the jaws and teeth. Constant cheek irritation by broken tooth can also cause pain and tenderness. If tooth is broken, then you need treatment for your broken tooth. If nerve of the tooth is not exposed, then tooth can be restored with dental filling or crown but if nerve of the tooth is exposed or necrosed, then root canal treatment followed by dental crown is required for the tooth. If tooth is badly mutilated, then post and core procedure is required after root canal therapy. If broken tooth is unrestorable, then tooth extraction followed by replacement of missing tooth with dental implants or dental bridge is required. Only pain meds will be of little help. Hot compresses are not indicated as they will aggravate the swelling. You can do warm saline rinses to reduce the swelling. You need to get treatment done for infected tooth. If you have cost constrains, then you can visit a dental school where treatment is done by dental students under supervision of experienced dentists. You can also look for free dental clinics near you or can talk to your local dentist if you can pay in installments for treatment. By the time you visit your dentist, you can avoid eating from side of broken tooth. You can also apply orajel for some relief. Maintain good oral hygiene to avoid any secondary infections. ",hi there i have a cracked tooth at the back of my left hand side in my mouth and its wobbly also a wisdom tooth at the back at the top i have been taking paracetmol and nurophen i have been in pain since friday with it also it has been effecting my ear and the side of my face the tooth that is woobly is rotten. what would you recommend? many thanks stacey -136977,Is asthma curable and will my children get asthma because of me ?,Thanks for the query What exactly do u mean by an 'allergy hospital'? what allergy are u suffering from? Is it asthma? Most allergies are treated by a good internal medicine MD Have a healthy living ,SIR... CAN U SUGGEST ME ANY ALLERGY HOSPITAL IN AHMEDNAGAR (MAHARASHTRA) OR AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA) -242668,"Taking cymbalta for depression, pain, advised starting wellbutrin. Unable to quit smoking. Can both be taken together?",Thankyou for writing to us.What are your concerns that you need to talk about? What makes you anxious and how do you respond to it? We can work on the various issues that you are facing and hope you will benefit.I will be pleased to answer followup questions. ,I am actually looking for a psychologist or therapist to help me out for a bit. I do have someone whom works on my meds but if need be and if psychiatrist takes my insurance that could change. Right now my primary is medicare and my secondary is bcbs. The secondary will be changing as of the new year. Could you please steer me in the right direction. I do have diagnosis of bipolar and anxiety. Thank you!! -146983,What could cause one smell like ammonia?,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should not think of stopping the lisinopril. Antihypertensive medication should not be stopped.There is no I'm mediated effect of withdrawing the lisinopril, but in long ago stopping the drug causes gradually rise in the blood pressure.And once such BP increases it requires higher class and higher dose of antihypertensive medication.It is good thing that you are regular exercise. It really helps your blood pressure under control with the help of lisinopril.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ","My blood pressure has been averaging 107/70. I measure everyday in the morning. Sometime I will get readings as low as 100/65. I have recently lost more weight and have retired. Reducing a lot of stress. I exercise everyday and still play hockey 2 times a week. I am taking half of 1mg of lisinopril but still have side effects. The cough and libido. How long after I stop taking the meds will my bp begin to increase, if the problem is still there. The highest is ran was 150/100." -81156,"Pain in the hip, back, ribs and the chest like gas. Worry? Ectopic pregnancy?","It can be done in India, if you have a donor and complete documentation from your country.Approximate expenses for a kidney transplant package will be 12000 USD.You have not mentioned about other details of your basic kidney disease, your blood group, age, sex etc. ","hi am now in united state,currently waiting for kidney transplant,but it takes long time for them to call me cause we are so plenty waiting for kidney transplant,and i am in dialysis for almost 2 years now is somebody can help me,and how much is the cost,i do not have savings sa of now i need help i need to do it in the philippine" -130042,What causes angioedema?,"Yes, it is penicillin sensitity. You should inform regarding the penicillin sensitivity to your doctor first. Though it is a mild form called serum seakness. But it is. Stop immediately ang swith over to other antibiotic. ","my sister has been taking penicillin vk 500mg, vicodin 500 mg, and motrin 800 mg for her recently pulled wisdom teeth. She started to drive today, and she described feeling her face tingle and get tight like she couldnt control her face, as well as hand numbness. She had a reaction to penicillin when she was a baby, and she is 27 now. Do you think what she felt was due to penicillin?" -159107,Suggest cause for excess pelvic pain with recurrent flares in girls,Hello These symptoms could be due to vascular occlusion around your ankle.Colour Doppler may help in diagnosis.This can lead to purple toe.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ,Broke the three middle bones in my foot 12 weeks ago. Still dealing with swelling and my foot turning purple especially around my big toe. Not sure if this is normal or something to be concerned with. A compression sock helps with both symptoms however if not wearing the pain comes back. Thank you. -148428,Suggest remedy for blood clots in the lungs and legs,"HIWell come to HCMFor the last three month if you have a high white blood count and not being treated for infection then the clinical out come would have been serious but nothing like that happened and not even for other condition that is being mentioned here, in fact this is nothing to worry, because of the functional elements this might be happening, just forget about this, hope this helps. ",Hi for the past 3 months I have been getting these weird symptoms here are some been to the ER 14 times already high blood pressure high white blood cell count fatty liver sludge on gull bladder one time my white blood cell count went from 15 to 8 in two days very very fatigue sharp pains our whole body what could this mean -53972,Is it safe to fly after undergoing a triple bypass surgery?,"hi, he may have had a syncope.there are many reasons for the same.I suggest you to consult a cardiologist for further evaluation. ","My husband was driving, he said he couldn't see he was blind. then he felt like his heart stopped. he remembers saying to himself this is my life that's it? After that he doesn't remember anything. Ambulance, paramedic and the police came and took him to the hospital. They took a cat scan, and x rays. they said they did not see anything wrong. what do you think happened and why? now he fills fine" -114071,"History of stroke. Difficulty sleeping, no appetite, loose stools, nausea, increased heartbeat. What is it?","Hi ! Well when one is allergic to some drug like you had with plaqenil ( hydroxychloroquine). , one may suffer from severe allergic reactions even anaphylactic shock also on consuming the drug . But these reactions recur only when you take the same drug again . so, since you know that you are allergic you should tell your doctor that he should not prescribe this medicine . Regarding lupus , there are many other dugs namely steroids and immunosupressive medications on which you could be started . You should get in touch with a rheumatologist to assess you disease activity , organ involvement and then accordingly treat you . Get well soon . Take care. Dr. Shruti ",I am searching for an Immunologist AAAAI in western wa state..cannot find one. I have been dx with lupus E..took a medicine and had severe allergic reaction ending in ER. I was referred to an immunologist..went yesterday..wasted of my time...told me; yep you are allergic to Plaquenil...(already knew that). offered no further tx recommendations. I am looking for a physician that just does not specialize in allergy testing and f/u shot therapy. thanks -197103,Suggest treatment for nose injury in a child,Teething dont cause cold sweats and other problems. It only cause irritation at the eruption site so the baby wants to bite anything for soothing. ,Can teething cause cold sweats and low temp? My son is 13 months and has been super fussy today and tonight. Woke up last night crying too. I assumed he is teething again. Tried a temporal digital thermometer on his head and it keeps reading between 96.3 and 96.9 but i know they arent always accurate. However when i do it on myself its much higher so i think his temp is low. Hes also sweating but very cold and clammy. Its not hot in our house. Im very concerned -77575,Suggest treatment for kidney infection,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.He had carcinoma in kidney and now it spread to lung also.It is stage 4 cancer. So surgery will not helpful. Moreover he had open heart surgeries, hypertension and other co morbid condition. So surgery is not an option.Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be given but again it has its own side effects which will worsen the remaining life.So in my opinion no definitive treatment should be given. I am sorry to say but it is true. Life expectancy is very low.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me.I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you very good health. ","My husband has Kidney Ca, mets to lung, and now new mass in area of nephrectomy. Persistent fever, fatigue. They suspect bldg. into Psoas. ( flank pain). He has diabetes, CHF, 2 open heart surgeries, a-fib, CVA history. Any suggestions? He is 64 yo, 250 lbs. Also on meds for HTN, hyperlipidemia. We elected no chemo. Diagnosed 11 mos. ago" -85559,Can gallbladder stones cause liver bloating?,"Hi thanks for contacting HCM....Noted your father having cirrhosis and history of variceal bleed....So he has chronic liver disease with portal vein hypertension...For exact grading biopsy needed....But let me know you care has to be taken to avoid further complication...If needed here beta blocker might prescribed for portal hypertension.Low salt diet taken....High protein diet useful.TIPSS like invasive shunt procedure helpful in reducing portal hypertension....If condition worsen ultimate treatment is liver transplantation...Early in morning take grined spinach and carrot juice....One tsp crushed papaiya seed with lemon juice helpful...If behavioural abnormality , tremor , sleep disturbance and variceal bleed occur immediately directly consult gastroentetologist....Take care.Dr.Parth ",my father is a liver cherosis patient recently he had an internal bleeding and he had to get a couple of viens stitched by endoscopy.i want to know what stage he is at .he also get fever every couple of days 102.the dr gave him some antibiotic injections for 6 days now .pls inform mehis stage .is it true that there is more chances that it has gone in portal vien -229032,Suggest remedies for pimples on scrotum,"HelloThanks for query .You have planned to undergo surgery of Circumcision .This is a simple surgery done under local anaesthesia as a out patient procedure and does not require hospitalization .One can go home one hour after surgery .One has to take rest on the day of surgery and can resume work from next day .The dressing needs to be changed on 3rd post operative day .Normally we use absorbable suture material which get absorbed once the suture line heals up completely,Normally it takes 3 weeks for complete recovery and one can have sexual activities after 3 weeks .Dr.Patil. ","Hello Doctor i need to do a circumcision surgery, please do let me know about the after effects and treatment days requered for this, as i am a 27yr old professional with busy work schedules,, how many days i need to spend on curing this properly...Regards,Vijeesh" -80902,"Profuse sweating, shortness of breath and back pain. History of kidney stones. Suggestive treatment?","Hello sir / madam,You seem to have recurrent urinary tract infection. In that case we need to see if there is any structural abnormality in your urinary tract which is causing recurrent uti .please get a USG abdomen and urine culture and sensitivity done. Also check your blood sugars if they are under control. You would need regular check up to see if the infection is eradicated or not.Kindly consult your physician on this issuePlease get back to me for any other queries .Can continue septran as advised by your physician ",Hi have reoccuring kidney infections and am suffering fom one right now. Originally started July 1.Went to walk in clinic and was given 10 days(2x per day) of ciproflozacin. Thought everything was fine but started not feeling well again.Went to the Dr today ans she prescribed 5 days (2x per day) of septra ds which I will pick up after work. Am feeling very dizzy and nauseous and have a headache . I am concerned that this has been going on so long that I may have permanent damage. Also can not understand why this keeps happening. -187515,Can there be MS symptoms after chemotherapy (taxol) for breast cancer?,"Its important for me to know what medicines you are taking, your age, stage of your cancer and past history of treatment. your vaginal bleeding raises suspicion of developing some problem in your uterus especially if you are taking or have taken tamoxifen(nolvadex). This can also explain swelling in your lower body and pain in groin. I would recommend a complete gynaecological examination as soon possible. ",i have had my ovaries removed. Bilateral breast cancer and I have multi centric castle mans. all is suppose to be in remission. I have been swelling in my lower body....very much on my right side.....lower feet. Small pain in lower right grown area. I have began to have vaginal bleeding. Any thoughts? -157115,Suggest treatment for edema causing difficulty in walking,"Hi, Kindly make sure that you have no fracture on your leg. You can use painkillers to reduce pain. Aceclofenac tablet can reduce your pain and you can tie crepe bandage on that leg to reduce the swelling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jilu Joseph, General & Family Physician ",while trying to get in to my pickup truck and reach over to the other side I hit my shin lower part of the truck twice pretty hard 2 Days Later just try to be a little sore not their day and my leg is swollen little bit of pain solid as a rock. -126086,"Have severe abdominal pain. CT scan done. No diarrhoea, fever and nausea. On antibiotic. Concerned","Hello The treatment depends upon finding the cause for the problem to your mother. Since no other input has been provided by you,i cant advise anything to you so the best for you would be to consult a Gastroenterologist for the investigations,diagnosis and treatment. Thanks ","My mother (62 yrs) has chronic stomach ache , indigestion since last 50 years. Every week once or twice she suffers from the same. Is there any pain killer for having instant relief and any long term treatment? 20 years back USG and X Ray of whole abdomain were done . but everything was normal. can u suggest any thing? Bidyut Mazumdar, Kolkata" -92516,How can a lump on the lower leg be treated?,Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted the history and understood your concerns.Your son is just 6 years old hence it will be difficult to monitor in spite of the good history of no headache or any other other signs of head injury.The bid goose egg is due to a hematoma for sure and there are two things that can be done.Consult a Surgeon at the ER so that your son gets a clinical examination by an Expert to see for any sign of internal injury and also get a chance to get an MRI or CT scan of the brain if there is an indication to get a confirmed diagnosis.This will also allow for the aspiration of the hematoma and compression bandage so that hematoma does not recur and an healing occurs. ,"My soon to be 6-year-old son fell and hit his forehead on the bleachers about 2 hours ago. He has a HUGE goose egg now. I asked him to spell his name, recall dates and he is able to. His speech is not slurred and his vision is not blurred. He isn't complaining of a headache. Due to the size of this goose egg, I am so concerned as to whether I should get him checked out. It is about 7pm right now and I don't know whether I should spend hours at the ER or am I just being too overly cautious. My husband said to just monitor him and I don't know if I need to do more.Please help. Thank you kindly!!" -16772,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -203216,What causes nose bleeding and headache in children?,"In my opinion its not due to anaesthesia effect.Most probably she is feeling pain post operatively.If you can provide me weight of your baby, I can tell you analgesic to be taken to take care of your baby,once do check up with your doctor.Regards ",My 3yr old daughter had tonsils adenoids and grommets removed one week ago under general anaesthetic. She is waking several times a night crying and seems to be in pain as she tosses from side to side for 3 or 4 minutes and then drops off back to sleep. Is this an effect of the anaesthetic still in her system? or is ther some other reason -39379,Suggest a remedy for marks on the face,"Hello Sudip,I can understand your concern for marks on the face. It appears from your query that you have post acne scars after pimples. It is quite common to find such kind of marks after pimples.In all your kind of cases I generally go for either medical treatment with Tretinoin cream or with glycolic acid based creams. In other of the patients I use chemical peeling as main therapy with various peels such as Trichloroacetic acid or Glycolic acid.In resistant cases I also use fractional laser as last and best resort to take care of the condition.All the best. ",hi i m sudip from nepal .i am 23 yrs old MALE.I AM A journalist and r.j. here in nepal.i want to be a v.j. and social worker.but when i see my face i am weak in my aim. 3 days before i consult a doctor in here...and he gave me a medicine xerinon(tretinoin cream usp) &crixan gel(clarithromycin gel. but when i used it it burning in my face..........so i m so afraid to consult a doctor.....i have no more pimples...........only some mark & pimples.plz suggest me in right direction so i can get my solution..........than you -86670,What does the AST level of 49 indicate?,Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Tablet udiliv is not at all useful for dissolving gallstones. Only management of symptomatic gallstone is surgical that is removal of gallbladder.I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon. ,Sir I am taking udilive 300 on the advice of Doctor as a 17 mm stone is observed in my Gall bladder . Dr Specialist in Surgery has advised me take udilive 300 for 3 months. I have started . I have not observed any type of pain or other indication before the starting of Medicine and after that till date . I am fit in health in all respect . I am also taking Stanlip 145 for reducing Triglycerides on advise of the Doctor Medcine . I am 49 yes old my height is 5 feet & 6 inches. My weight is 65 kg. Kindly advice me whether Udilive is effective in disolving the stone or not . For how months the udilive is recomedable and can udilive take with other medcine like Stanlip. For any side effects please also advice. -12951,Why am I vomiting so many times a day during pregnancy?,"Hello. If you are vomiting frequently and has lost weight, you must see your local doctor as soon as possible for IV fluids and accurate management to control the vomiting. Excessive vomiting can adversely affect the baby as well as your health. And having sex does not affect the baby's health. ","Hi doctor,I am 13 weeks pregnant. I vomit almost 10 times a day. I could not focus on regular works at home. Lost 6 kg in 20 days. Is that normal? Feel moody more at times. But will having sex affect my baby?" -33356,Does tramadol affect conception?,"Hi.There is no significant study or research to prove that tramadol has an effect on male fertility and if there is an issue, it could just be the more common ones like a hormonal cause, etc; request your wife to visit an obstetrician and gynaecologist who will find the issue and sort it out in no time.Best wishes. ","hi there my name is s ,p and to cut it short am currently taking tramadol every day but me and my partner have been trying for a baby well second baby but its been more than a year and she just cannot concieve i wonder if tramadol has damaged my sperm and minimised the chances ., thank you" -58112,What causes chest pain?,"hi, i would like to know for how long you are getting this symptom? if you lie down immediately after taking food your heart rate will be faster. if not so then you have to udergo many tests like haemoglobin,thyroid hormones,ecg and echocardiography and chest xray to find out the reason. ",Hi my name is Deidre and I am sixteen! I am not the smallest person but not the biggest! Lately during the past couple of weeks I have been laying down my heart rate will become tremendously fast and its hard to breathe! I also have some back and chest pains on the right side! I'm really worried! Please help -165378,What causes severe pain on the knee when pressure is applied?,"hi,thank you for providing a brief history of you. if you feel there is no fracture then you can do hot water fermentation and then slowly use the tennis ball to strengthen the muscles of the hand. Incase if you are feeling you have a fracture or doubt one then you can take am x-ray since the injury is 2 months old and if it was a fracture that time it will show some signs of it which will help assist you better by a physician. with that grace of God I wish you a good health ",I hit my pinky finger on the office door that has glass in the middle while i was holding it back this was two months ago and the pain was too much now the bone is sticking out and it will only hurt me now if i bend it to hard or hit it on something hard what shall i do -124218,"Had stomach flu, hurts below belly button when urinating. What could this be?","hi.. abdominal pain and loss of appetire could be due to acidity/acid peptic disease..see your physician for taking antacid and sucralfate preparation.. take less spicy diet, fruits and vegetables should be taken.. take lot of fluids..start some relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation.. all the very best... ","hello I have been suffering Abdominal Pains for about a months now. They are not constant, but they do last for a few minutes. They are quite frequent. I have had a loss of appetite , so I don t think it is indegestion. I have been to my Doctor about 4 times. Also, I have been in A&E. None of those trips have been successful. I was wondering what you make of the problem?" -165159,What causes severe pain in the right side of knee?,"hi,as you mentioned the symptoms you are having. for which I will recommend to undergo the abdominal and pelvic ultrasonography as the first step. Also a urine examination will be needed to rule out if any urinary tract infection is there. Post that if urine test comes normal than an MRI will be advised of the lower spine. Which will help us know that If there is any bulging disc in the lumbar spine. once the soft tissue Injury in the spine is noted than a rest with physical therapy is recommended. Also, physical therapist may help with therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for your symotomatic relief. Post that performing exercises to strengthen the core, pelvic floor and spinal muscles is advised. If all these does not help then a shot of cortisone is advised. Also, along with rest, Medication and physical therapy 99% recovery is noted. All my patients recover with rest, medication and physical therapy upto 99%.for any more questions you can ask me and I ll be happy to help you.regardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I am experiencing lower back pain and the doctor said I have a bulging disc. He scheduled a cortisone shot in my spine for next week. In the meantime, I have developed numbness and bruising on my inner thighs. The numbness is also in the vaginal area. I am afraid to get the shot and don t know if I should call with these new symptoms." -151072,How to treat the pain in the cuboid area?,"Hello,Spots affecting the buttocks are quite common and are caused mainly by the condition folliculitis. It is an irritation, infection or blockage of the hair follicles causes a red, bumpy rash on the skin. I suggest to clean the area with an antibacterial soap and cover it with Neosporin cream.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","Hello, I suffer from a spotty bottom, sometimes there are only a couple and sometimes it is covererd, they don t always hurt and can be purple or red. I am 30, 5ft 2 inch and weigh just under 10 stone. I work in an office and spend most of my time sat on my bottom at work, but i am quite active out of work ?" -63312,What causes high fever in evenings?,"Hi there and thanks for sharing your question on HCM.Fishy smell from the vagina is usually associated with bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection of the vagina which is very common. Some women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) remain symptom-free for a long time. I am wondering if this is the case with you.Insertion of an IUD carries a risk of infection, BV is among the infections that can occur post IUD insertion. I am very concerned for you - the large lump outside the cervix, back pain and fever suggest a pelvic infection. I am worried that the lump might be an abscess,You need to urgently go to the ER - have them work you up. A pelvic infection can result in acute and long term complications if left untreated.Take care.Dr Shabnam ","probably starting about three o'clock this afternoon I noticed a fishy smell coming from the vaginal area and a white discharge. A few hours later I checked to see if maybe I was developing a yeast infection and found a large lump on the outside of my cervix close the opening. Since then I have developed some back pain and a fever. I do have an IUD in, have had it for almost 9 months. should i go to ER or?" -60296,"What causes persistent fever, nausea and loose stool when diagnosed with strep infection?","Hello,i can understand your concern.High wbc count with high fever and abdominal pain usually indicates a bacterial infection. for this your doctor has rightly prescribed the antibiotics. i would suggest to take paracetamol for fever. Include a probiotic like sporlac ds for a few days.An ultrasound of the abdomen would help us in ruling out a few emergent situations like acute appendicitis.Hope that i have answered your query.Have a nice day ","Hi, Im asking for a friend that went to the hospital today by ambulance. she is 61 years old and has been sick for over a month. They did lab work which showed a high white blood count and she has a 105 temp. Pain and bloating in her stomach along with constant belching. they put her on an antibiotic and released her" -253112,What is the best treatment to get pregnant?,"Hi,3 pregnancy tests and a missed period definitely indicate pregnancy. If you still have doubts you could get a blood hCG done which will tell your exact levels and repeat blood hCG after 2 days, which shows doubling of values will indicate a normally growing pregnancy in most cases.So, please see a gynecologist for further care of pregnancy.Hope this helps.Regards. ","I recently stopped taking birth control, and then began experiencing symptoms of pregnancy, including a missed period. I've taken three pregnancy tests that were positive, should I accept that I'm pregnant, or is there still a possibility that I am not?" -155634,Suggest treatment for mottled skin and pain on legs,"Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",Hi when I bend my knee more than 90degrees its painfully. I have had two operations for cartilage and neither has helped. I have found a hard lump back of left knee on the left side and I guess when I bend my this presses on things and cause pain. What can it be. I have had this problem now for years. -68118,"What could cause rashes,swelling and itchiness on legs & hands?","Hello, Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella. Several antibiotics are effective in the treatment of typhoid fever. Chloramphenicol was the original drug of choice for many years. Because of rare serious side effects, Chloramphenicol has been replaced by other effective antibiotics. Ciprofloxacin and Ceftriaxone IV injections are the commonly used antibiotics. In children usually Ceftriaxone is advised. The choice of antibiotics also depends on the geographic region where the infection was contracted. For example some strains from South America show a significant resistance to some antibiotics. In cases of relapses, patients are retreated with antibiotics. In addition IV fluids and electrolyes are given to prevent the dehydration that results from a prolonged fever and diarrhea.Nonbulky, high-calorie meals can help replace the nutrients you lose when you're sick.Vaccines against typhoid fever are available, but they're only partially effective. Vaccines usually are reserved for those who may be exposed to the disease or are traveling to areas where typhoid fever is common. I would advise you to follow the treatment advised by the Paediatrician. ","My 13year old daughter has viral fever from last12days.Dr give her first paracitamol, then NIME PLUS.Malaria& platelet count reported negetive.But the fever is 99.2 to 102 in countinouse. Now all the test taken further.typhoid positive occure. so tell me the vaccine or oral treatment." -227506,How to stop premature ejaculation?,"Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Masturbation when done properly with adequate spacing is normal and physiological phenomenon. It doesn't affect health in any way as you are thinking. It doesn't cause physical weakness, decrease in penis size, premature ejaculation, decrease in sexual performance or fertility. Since it is a voluntary act, decreasing its frequency can be achieved by one's own will power. If you continue to do it once a week or thrice in a month, it should be alright. Kindly indulge yourself in certain amount of time consuming work, physical exercise or workouts and meditation to keep away from feeling to masturbate. Also, kindly note that size or length of penis has nothing to do with sexual performance or fertility. Gradually, you should be able to gain control and be confident in life. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD. ","hello doc, i'm 20yr oly guym, m really shy to ask this to any1 even a doc in person... i had masturbated(2-3 times a week) for past five yrs... but last two yrs i've been doin it daily.. i culdnt stop masturbation.. nw t prob is this, i've shrinkage in my pennies size, when it erects,its 14cm and at normal its just 5cm.... but 3yrs ago it was 8cm before erction and aftr erection it was 18cm..... and i do have other problems like, hair thinning,hair fall, my hands and legs are goin thin.. 1. is der any way i can get back my original size or increase t size wit out any pills or surgery ??2. can i have sex for long wit out PE ?pl doc help me,... i never had sex before and i dnt wanna have sex wit my girl when i ve these kinda probs.... pl help me out.." -33713,What precautions need to be taken in order to get pregnant?,"Hi,I guess your concern is about precaution need to be taken in order to get pregnant. Firstly I want to tell you that your main problem is irregular menses, and because of this you are not getting pregnant yet. But RELAX, ITS NOT A BIG DEAL, its a treatable thing. It is most common thing in reproductive age womens (reproductive age women are 15-45 yrs in which chances of getting pregnant is high). But you did not give information about your age. So I don't give any comment on this. You told that your gynecologist treated you with medicines ( ocps, metformin, norprolac). These medicines are given to the patients who are having PCOS. So don't worry you are treated with right medicines.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sudha Rani Panagar ",I had my baby after 2 abortions (1st in 5months 2nd in 2months) .....I have still irregular cycles.. ~45 days sometimes up to 3months with no cycle I consulted many gynecologists treated with OCPs then metformin and Norprolac for 3months and lastly Clomid with duphaston ......with no pregnancy!! At begening l had PCOS by U/S Now....no cysts.... Just 3follicle (after Clomid) My expected date of ovulation..28-29-30/April-1-2/May Is the is any social precautions or advice for me as my hasband will travel after 2months for 6months and l wish to get pregnant before that I started duphaston 2tabs per day but I don t know for how long?? Plz help me Thanks. -66330,Suggest treatment for fever,"Thanks for posting you query to health care magic. You no need to worry ,if you are comfortable physically you can fly as it dosent cause any harm to your cellulitis .only the thing is take your antibiotic on time and can go . hope you are satisfied with my answer . feel free to communicate if any query . regards, Dr.Manish Purohit Infectious disease specialist ","i have lymphedema from node removal etc, years ago, I get cellulitis infections occasionally, I got one today and am supposed to fly a 5 hr flight in one more day. I've started my antibiotics. Do you think it's OK for me to fly if it doesn't get worse & no fever?" -77219,What does the result regarding my kidney indicate?,"Dear user,although the clinical history is very suggestive for an evolution renal disease due to diabetes and cardio-renal syndrome, make sure your father do a fundoscopy by a good oftalmologist. If this is negative for diabetic nephropathy, I would suggest a renal biopsy if there is still a good amount of parenchyma. If it is positive, I would recommend to continue the ongoing process.Take care, ","Hello Dr, my father-in-law is 57 years old, 50 kg, and has undergone by-pass heart surgery 8 years back. He is a diabetic since 5 years. Now he has developed renal problem and was advised dialysis. His creatinine level is 5 and GFR is 13. He is refusing for dialysis and is on homeo medicine. Kindly suggest." -225382,Suggest remedy to improve facial hair growth,"Hello, Since you didn't provide your sexual history. If you have recent unprotected sex we can think of STI. If not it can be a simple bacterial, fungal infection local application of antibiotics, antifungal can help you. Mild painkillers will also help you reduce inflammation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","Hi,i am 26 years old with a height of 6 feet and wieght around 75 kgs.from past 2-3 days my penis is paining and then i noticed that an infection has on the tip of it.and also a white like liquid is discharging everytime with a very bad smell.please help me out." -80199,Is it possible to have a kidney stone and not have infection in urine sample?,"Hello,The dark colour of urine could be due to less intake of water or due to intake of B complex vitamins or due to jaundice also.Similarly unusual odour could be due to concentrated urine because of less water or some kidney infection or even due o presence of proteins in it.The best way is to get a simple urinalysis done which would tell everything.Consume more of plain water.Thanks ","I notice my urine has an unusual order and is dark yellow color. I thought I was having a lower back ache and have felt very tired and at times am nauseus. I am wondering if I might have kidney infection, bladder problem or what. Of course I am 80 which can account for my being tired and no pep. I have been drinking cranberry juice as I have heard that can help urinary tract infection.????" -246351,Suggest treatment for pain in the legs,"Hello, A detailed evaluation is required. Neuropathic and vascular causes have to be ruled out. MRI and nerve conduction study have to be done. Consult a neurologist and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My Nephew aged 11 years is feeling severe pain in both legs and not able to move his legs at all, after seeing a orthopedic he was able to move but again after two days felt same excess pain but this time including waist also below waist he was not able to move at all. again saw ortho and and now is able to walk but still he is very weak, so plz suggest what may be cause and to which dept we should consult?" -123827,"Abdominal pain. Normal scan, test results. Had gall bladder, appendix removed 6 weeks before. Opinion?","Hi and thanks for the query,This is a common side effect with the drug. I am afraid it might be too early to conclude or develop fears to think its something else. My suggestion is you stay calm again for a couple of days. Persistence or aggravation of the diarrhea or onset of new diarrheal episodes or other symptoms should prompt you to consult your doctor anew. This shall help in investigating other possible causes of such symptoms. I do not think you need to bother now, for you should be going back to normal, everything being equal in a couple of days. In any case, remain watchful and report any unusual experiences to your treating physician in case they arise. Kind regards.Bain LE, MD ","Hi, I have a question regarding Prevacid. I started taking 2 a day on August 1, and right away started developing stomach pain and messed about bowel. By this past weekend, I had diarrhea so bad I could not leave the house. Say my gastroenterologist yesterday, he said to stop the Prevacid and that maybe it was too much for me. I still have diarrhea after stopping for 2 days, when can I expect to feel normal? I still have stomach and back pain. Thank you." -6137,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -3675,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -26044,I am not able to focus on studies because of my thoughts. What should I do?,Hello. I hope this is helpful for you. Do follow up if you feel the need. Best Regards. For more information consult a psychologist counsellor online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychologist-counsellor ,"Hello doctor, I am a student and I like to watch cartoons a lot and read comics. I want to study but I am not able to focus and put my mind to study. Whenever I plan on studying, my thoughts are filled with events of comics. How can I put these thoughts out of my mind? " -235965,What causes chest pain and shortness of breath when diagnosed with anxiety?,the best drug to manage panic attacks will be propranolol for him. alprazolam should be advised if he is having any depression. for this case it will be best to first practice behavioural therapy and supplement propranolol for prophylaxis. ( as it is drug of choice for compensated heart failure as well as stress disorder . ) ,I have a friend who is live in staff at a homeless shelter. He deals with a lot of people that have mental illness which wears him down. The situation can be high stress. He s 56 and has had 2 heart attacks. I take Alprazolam and was thinking of suggesting it might help him cope and be good for his heart. He does not believe in panic attacks . He think real men don t have panic attacks. Probably a hard ques to answer. -245806,Suggest natural remedy for pseudotumor cerebri.,"**1. going by your history of recurrence: it could be possible peri anal abscess transformed into fistula-in-anoPS. discharging [leaks in your history], in the vicinity of anus is always a fistula in ano, thus opinion and examination with surgeon is of utmost importance2. hot hip bath: sit in a tub of warm water for 10 minutes [2 times a day]. wet dressing till edema[ swelling] reduces. since leaking is there, thus condition of 'sinus' could be there, so I won't prescribe any alternate remedies, till it has been checked by a surgeon.PS. till next appointment you may use OTC [over the counter] drugs like Ibuprofen, and a good antibiotic ","i have what i think may be a cyst near my butt hole for about 3 months. i have had this a few years ago but went away after bursting. this time it burst but came back , now just swells and leaks . any home remedies for this condition? ive read most say doctor should lance." -168400,What causes chronic pain in a patient with reflex sympathetic dystrophy?,"Hello, I have studied your case. Usually nerve compression cant be seen on x ray you may need MRI for this.If there is any nerve compression then that may need specific treatment.I will advise you to do MRI spineTill time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I'm 17 and I have found out that I have sciatica. My pain isn't so bad, I can still walk, and sleep, and occasionally jog but j can't do too much or I have a lot of pain. I stretch and everything. The doctor at the Urgent Care told me that it goes and comes again, but that when I get better I will be as good as new. My pain is still there, and it occasionally bothers me but I try to ignore it. Is it true? Will this ever go away?" -135717,Child on acefyl and sancos for cold. Not cured. Is he suffering from dust allergy?,"Hi, thank you for query it may be photodermatitis Photodermatitis, sometimes referred to as sun poisoning or photoallergy, is a form of allergic contact dermatitis in which theallergen must be activated by light to sensitize the allergic response, and to cause a rash or other systemic effects on subsequent exposure. The second and subsequent exposures produce photoallergic skin conditions which are often eczematous. Many medications and conditions can cause sun sensitivity, including: •     Psoralens, coal tars, photo-active dyes (eosin, acridine orange) •     Musk ambrette, methylcoumarin, lemon oil (may be present in fragrances) •     PABA (found in sunscreens) •     Salicylanilide (found in industrial cleaners) •     St John's Wort, used to treat clinical depression •     Hexachlorophene (found in some ℞ antibacterial soaps) •     Contact with sap from Giant Hogweed. Common Rue (Ruta graveolins) is another phototoxic plant commonly found in gardens •     Tetracycline antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline) •     Benzoyl peroxide •     Retinoids (e.g., isotretinoin) •     NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen sodium) •     Fluoroquinolone antibiotic: Sparfloxacin in 2% of cases •     Amiodarone, used to treat atrial fibrillation •     Pellagra Photodermatitis can also be caused by plants. This is called phytophotodermatitis. Symptoms Photdermatitis may result in swelling, a burning sensation, a red itchy rash sometimes resembling small blisters, and peeling of the skin. Nausea may also occur. There may also be blotches where the itching may persist for long periods of time. In these areas an unsightly orange to brown tint may form, usually near or on the face and consult to dermologist ",Hello I have a five year old daughter who when she woke up had very red ears and complained that they have been very itchy (outer ears and a little bit on the back of her neck )... I rubbed sorbolene cream on them and the redness and itchiness subsided... it has been very hot the last few days and she has long hair could this be the cause of heat rush or maybe a food allergy??? My email address is YYYY@YYYY -80232,Is injection of tordol and norflox right medication to treat kidney stones?,"Hi,Having pain during urination might be due to stones in kidney or bladder apart from urinary tract infection.If Cipro is resistant to causative organisms then also you may not get relief.Go for urine culture and ultra sound examination.After report go for specific antibiotic medicine course for long time.Take plenty of water.Ok and bye. ",Have been on cipro for 5 days now and still have painful urination and achy genital region and what feels like kidney pain. Went to see a drs assistant and he did physical and urine sample. He poked his head back in door and said he would call me in the cipro but didn't give any details. I felt pretty good all day today until this evening and symptoms seem to have reoccurred. Does it take longer than 5 days for cipro to knock a uti or kidney infection out. What should I do or treatment should I get. -248484,How can pain be managed throughout stomach and chest?,"dear friendthe flank pain which radiates from back to pevic area or urethra and sometime may cause burning/difficult urination is suggestive of kidney stone.you can perform simple test that is urine[routine & micro] at pathology lab nearer to you. in urine rbc will increased and if infection in urine it will also show pus cell in urine examination.likewise kidney stone and infection can be diagnosed.x-ray can also fine stone in kidney/ureter,but sometime it can be missed in x-ray. so you can do sonography of abdomen.it is costly but it is better to diagnose than other test. you can do sonography in trust hospitals in your city which charges less than private.hope this answer will be helpful to you.for more queries plz don't hassitate to ask.get well soon ","Hi I am having very uncomfortable feeling on my right flank region, can you suggest any simple test that I can do to rule out kidney stones or infections? You are charging too much, I thought you are doing a free service. Are you doctors with service mind or only interested in making money?" -17761,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -15528,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -145611,What causes iron deficiency anemia?,"Hi there, Please check his iron profile. He may need ferric carboxy maltose infusion along with Erythropoietin to increase his hemoglobin level. Also give gim folic acid tablets and vitamin B12 injections. Normal bone marrow test is a good news, as some serious problems are ruled out after doing that test. His anemia appears to be related to kidney failure, not due to G6PD deficiency. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. With regards, Dr. Girish Kamat ","Mr bra, LKK(Handoko Nursalim)74, Chinese fr Indonesia, been consulting his Diabetic(typeII for ovr 10 yrs?)w Dr.GordonKu, Mt.E Hospital, Singapore.been dialysis for 6 mos?.Problem G6PD, red blood cell not stabil, over transfused, and Dr inject Aransep and Recommon 10000,still not normal up and dwn.Recently he got Amoeba after dialysis in Indonesia n rushed to SG for treatment n more or less cured, but now detected pulmonary n heart congestive symptom, Dr has to drain body water now he is oly 55kg-dry weight.Family are worried, how to improve his condition. His bone marrow test shown negative. medical report enclosed" -76419,"I am trying to get pregnant for the last 3 years, i am having polycystic overy problem",hi; your motility report is not very bad.firstly you did not mention so i guess your wifes reports are absolutely normal.please consult a urologist ;he will prescribe some medicine & your motility will increase. thanks ,"Hi, we r now reaching 3rd year of marriage, but still no hope of baby. i got semen analysis in which viscosity was slightly high. non motile sperms are 65% and not completly liquified until 1 hour. rest of the test figures are nolrmal. now please advice me what should i do to get rid of these problems to be a father of 2-3 babies. please reply" -171020,Suggest treatment for back pain due to disc problem,"Hello, Since your age is not advanced enough to be considered emancipated by the State in which I practice I am not permitted to provide you with medical advice unless it comes with your parents' or guardian's permission. However, it certainly doesn't sound serious but if you are bothered by it to any degree for either aesthetic or curiosity's appeal then, may I suggest that you ask your parents or guardian to please bring you before a physician for a personal examination. If you'd like to send digital photographs to my attention I'd also be happy to oblige an opinion, however, you would have to ask them to conduct the consult with me. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","Sorry if my english is bad, i m Dutch (14 years old) I have a little problem, on the skin of my back. I first found out just a few minutes ago. I went to the living room because i had a stinging pain in my left armpit, and while I was typing this my right armpit also began to ache. probably just a little infected sweat gland. I ve had this before. But now, the real problem. I did a few sit-ups in bed (because if i do it on the ground my ... lumbar curve (Spine Anatomy site)? hurts) Then i went to the living, like i told U before. And when i lifted my shirt so they could look, they saw something on my back when i turned to walk away. There are/were dark yellowish on each vertebra (on the part of the spine that sticks out and that you can see with meager persons, like me :D). They don t hurt or anything, only a small burned feeling if i rub over them. So... long story short: I did a few sit-ups in bed (about 30-40, supporting my neck with my hands when my neck got tired , saw darkish yellow spots on each vertebra or bulb or whatever, They don t hurt or anything, just a burned feeling when i rub the bulb . So, what is this? When does it go away? Is it bad/normal? What s the cause? Thanks in advance Again, sorry for bad english and if i misused the terms, i just quickly looked on the internet to see what it is called in english" -70016,What could cause warm sensation in lower right abdomen?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history and symptoms of your son suggest me that he is having upper respiratory tract infection along with acute tonsillitis.It should be managed properly with1.Salt water gargling2.Steam inhalation with Vapocaps3.NSAIDs like tab Ibuprofen to reduce pain and fever.4.A course of antibiotics like Syp Bactoclav, twice daily for atleast five days.If the symptoms are not subsiding he should be tested for CBC, throat swab culture and blood culture.Thank you. ","My sons symtoms started with a bad headache followed by the chills, fever of 103 over the weekend, spitting up mucus,fatigue,difficulty swallowing and all this has taken it's course. Now white pus patches on the right gland has appeared and now no fever. He's doing the warm water with salt to gargle, plenty of liguids and is able to tolerate solids some. He's been seen by the doctor with similar symtoms and has taken over the counter Mucinex and no actual signs of strep. Please advise. Thank you." -207019,What is the difference between cow s milk and Dexolac powder?,"ANNETTE,GOOD QUESTIONTHIS IS NORMAL NEEDS ONLY ANTISPASMODIC DRUGS IT CAN BE TAB MEFTAL SPAS TWICE A DAY FOR 5 DAYS ,WITH THIS SHE WILL BE ALLRIGHT ","Hi, My 7 year old daughter complains of stomach ache and or back ache at night. Occasionally she complains of a headache instead. And it is mostly at night. She also occasionally gets cold when it is 85 degrees. Not normal. She has had blood work done, a back scan, stool sample. Everything has come back normal. I don t think she is making this up, which has crossed my mind. She eats lots of fruit so I don t think it is constipation. Is there something else that this could be? Thanks, Annette" -133926,What could be the reason for frequent sneezing and runny nose?,with my eperience the allery cannot be cured by medicines you need to consultallergy specialist he will find the cause of allergy by doing allergy tests and then he can plan sublingual immunotherapy for treating it we are doing sublingual immunothwrAPY IN OUR CENTRE FOR LAST 20 YEARS AND HAS EXCELLENT RESULTS IN CURING ALLERGIES ,"I have undergone septology for No Smell in nose, it was ok after the surgery after some months again i end up in same problem no smell sensation in nose, i consult doc he said allergy and prescribed medicines now its ok, if i stop taking the medicine again allergy will come back and i wont get the smell sensation in nose again, is there any medicine to cure allergies completely." -198290,What causes biotinidase deficiency in an infant?,squint in children may lead to selective use of one side of body and impairment of normal functioning. surgery is the preferred option for the child. this leads to normal alignment of eye axis. so you should look for a ophthalmologist which is trained in pediatric cases. ,"my baby whowasborn premature atstarting of 8th month, his weight was1600gmatbirth he is now 2year and8mths he hassome squint in eyes and he is not walkingproperly he walkontoe with his left leg and cannot walk on stairsbecause of unbalance other wise heis very active we take him for physiotherapy he is very sensitive what type of treatment he should given and suggest some good doctor in ludhiana[punjab] or chandigarh" -124635,"Abdominal pain below ribcage, nausea, pain, gas, vomiting. Why is this happening?","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. Your uncle got admitted in I.C.U.with abdominal pain, unable to eat, vomiting, he is diabetic with above 400, hypertension, had hepatitis C,liver tests says enlargement wit pores formation. three of his heart valves are closed. it appears that due to heart problem there is enlargement of the liver, which is causing pain.Hypertension, and diabetis nourishing the problem. First of all B.P. and diabetis should be controlled, then if possible and age permits can attempt for transplantation of the liver. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. best regards. ",hello doctor... my uncle is admitted in icu for last three days...multiple tests has been done to investigate the reason..........my uncle is having abdominal pain and he is unable to eat...when he eats he immediately vomits...he is a diabetic patent...his sugar level is above 400...and bp is quite high....he once had hepatitis c...he completed his course...now liver test has been done and the reports says his liver is enlarging with some pores formation... n his heart test revealed that three of his valves are closed.... i just need a good piece of advice from you...what kind of treatment should he recieve........ thank you -168913,Suggest physical therapy for injury in leg,"Dear Sir,I can understand the concerns you have shared, from the symptoms you describe, it seems you are having problem with the nerves at the level of spinal cord, you need an MRI of the cervical spine and LS spine, to see the status of your nerves, usually mechanical compression need surgery to remove it, and if timely the nerve is not decompressed, that neural recovery of what has been lost(numbness) never occurs.You need to either get the investigations and revert back, or you can consult your doctor and share this with him/her.Thanks ",I was in a car accident and my right leg went numb and I couldn t get on the brakes get on the brakes outer I was hitmy right arm in hand was shaking uncontrollablythe back of my neck is hurting and stuff and I get numbness and tingling and the right hand why is that help me to understand please. Thanks -47380,"White rash on hands, no bumps, not red, not itchy","Hello Bcl, Welcome here on hcm. Please cosult to a dermatologist on hcm premium service. Thanks ","Hi. I have two swollen lymphs behind left ear. Started 3 days ago. Since then a pimple like rash has spread from under my left ear down both sides of neck all over trunk of body reaching both side if arms real bad at inside of elbow. Non itching. I have history of mono. Lumpectomy in 2006 for precancerous lump (0). Diet no different, detergents soap shampoo no different. What could cause this. It s not eczema or psoriasis . I do have kp on back of upper arms but thats all. Could that spread?? And that fast? I have no stds (tested 3 months ago)" -74841,Trying to concieve. All tests normal. Had unsuccesful IUI treatments. Advised laparoscopic surgery. Can I opt for IVF treatment directly?,"Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic I hope you have got hormonal tests done on day 2/3 of your periods. If yes then I am sorry to say that you are suffering from premature ovarian failure and chances of conceiving naturally is very rare. Reason of irregular cycles could be explained by this and you ll be having menopause earlier than others. Prolactin levels are also high which needs treatment. Don't lose hope. Still you can be pregnant by IVF using donor eggs. If uterine fibroid is away from uterine cavity then it will not cause any problem. Take care. ","Hi, I just got my lab results following infertility issues I m having. FSH 28.5mUI/mL, LH 14mUI/mL, estradiol 19 pg/mL,prolactine 46.11 ng/ml. I also have a constant low back pain for about 6-7 months. I am 34, my periods have lately been irregular: one 18 days, followed by one of 35 days and so on. on pelvic eco, they discovered a uterine fibroid (13/14mm). Can you give me your interpretation of the results above?" -70207,Suggest treatment for fever and cough,"Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.Chronic diarrhea should be evaluated.He should be investigated. Following are the possibilities:1. Malabsorption symdrome2. Irritable bowel syndrome.I advise following investigations:1. Hemogram with ESR2. Stool examination for ova and parasite3. Ultrasound abdomen4. Anti TTG Antibody to rule celiac disease.Review with reports.This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.Stay HealthyDr Anshul Varshney, MD ",My father-in-law has diahrrea all of the time. He can't go anywhere without worrying about it. He claims to know every bathroom in the 40 mile radious of his home. He also chews tobacco and has since he was 14 yrs old. He is now 60. Any link between the two? -125361,"Had a chronic appendicitis. History of Knee replacement, breast cancer and Diaphragmatic. Is Appendicitis surgery needed?","hello chersmateo. Welcome to HCM. its hematuria. the causes may be many such as: kidney damage, tumors which erode the urinary tract anywhere along its length, kidney trauma, urinary stones, renal infarcts, acute tubular necrosis, upper and lower urinary tract infections, nephrotoxins, and physical stress. Also this is usually asscoiated with urinary infection, such pain, burning sensation while urinating and often need to urinate are typical signs of it. So she needt to do urine analysis and uro ultrasound. Till that she can dring some of teas made for ureteral stones and lot of fluids. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help ","Hi! My mother has on and off lower abdominal pain . She is 77 years old. Her urine test shows an RBC result of 10-12/hpf. What does this mean? She s taking maintenance medicines for her heart (vastarel and concore) and other food supplements. She also had a history of colorectal CA in 2005, had 6 sessions of chemotherapy . Follow up whole abdomen CT Scan after one year showed that she s clear." -197145,"What causes cold, fever, lethargy, wet cough and yellow spots on body?","Hellothe medicines you are giving are absolutely fine.You should continue monteleukast kid for atleast 2 months.kindly give a detailed history regarding family history of allergies.Also give me the past history regarding total number of doctor visits,also mention the reasons.i would recommend home remedies to prevent cough and cold like a teaspoon of honey in luke warm water daily and avoidance to cold drinks and icecreams,dust,sour drinks,candies etc.as they all can trigger cough and cold very fast.Hope it will help :-) ","Dear Dr, My son is 2.5 year old. on 14 feb 2011, he has got fever,cough,cold. My doctor have given the mentined below medicine for 5 days Amicacin(.6mcg od for 5days) Turbutaline(5 ml TID for 5days) Adevent(Amoxycilne and culti for 5 days(5ml BID) cetrizine (2.5 for 5 days). Nabulizer also. Till yesterday he was absulety fine but yesterday evening he has again got the snizzing,Cough,cold. Dr suggested, Levofloxacin and mentoukloest kid( 1/2 od) Advent (5 ml BID) Turbutaline(5ML TID). Why he suffering from Cough and cold so fast. Pls suggest what type of precaution have to taken by us" -215632,Suggest treatment for numbness in left side of jaw,Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Bleeding of gums is usually due to the gum inflammation ( gingivitis).I would advice you to visit your dentist and get it cleaned and maintain it well post cleaning the teeth.Use chlorhexidine mouth wash for a while.Use proper method of brushing and increase use of fibrous food.Hope this was helpful .Thanks and regards . ,"Hi, some time in march 2014, i mistakenly bit on a plugged lamp charger and got an electric shock which left a bruise on my tongue & gums. this condition got better wit the healing but in April, i noticed dat my mouth bleeds when i brush or pick my teeth and even on its own some times. Pls wats happening." -243460,"Borderline personality disorder, stress, anxiety. Taking zoloft, lamictal. Causes and cure?",Hello......... Thanks for your query. The symptoms that you describe are classical of social anxiety disorder. The treatment options for social anxiety disorder include..... 1. Anti-anxiety agents like SSRI's 2. Short term anti-anxiety agents like benzodiazepines 3. Psychotherapy techniques like exposure and response prevention This is a common enough anxiety disorder for which effective interventions are available. Wish you good health. Regards Dr Sundar Psychiatrist ,"Hi, I m shaik - 28 yrs old, working for a IT co., from past 2 year i m facing with somekind of anxeity and nervousness problem, Symptoms: suddenly i will get full swet ( eventhough i m in AC) my heart beat - increases more faster - i can t speak in this situation. mostly this occurs - whenever some one questions me, in meetings, in seminars - when ever i m talking with new peoples., ( but some times I can handle without any of these issues). Please suggest me how can I overcome with this." -239601,What causes difficulty in concentrating and feeling emotional?,"Hello !! yes , overactivity of mind crosses the barrier then sometimes serious issues may result. yes this is a health problem. To keep control over mind ,you have to engage your mind in your work, hobbies etc. Never stay idle , always think about productivity and postive thoughts and never think in negative way. Do some relaxation excercises and meditation such as yoga, dhyana, pranayam and anulom-vilom. Besides this maintain a regular daily routine and try to stick to the routine. Share your thoughts with your partner or close friends . avoid taking alcohol/smoking. take balanced diet with plenty of fluids. take some time to thank God, pray/ worship and maintain positive attitude. You may consult a psychiatrist for medication if the above mentioned nonpharmacological techniques do not offer much help. I hope this answer would be helpful to you. any further questions are welcome. ","alright the problem is that my mind isnt undercontrol, its totally out of control, I dont know if it is a health problem or not. but i am sure you can help me, or give me a reference to where this problem can be solved. the most important thing is i am not kidding ." -113851,"What is the solution for systemic lupus on limbs, face and scalp, high WBC and RBC count and severe edema?","Central nervous system (CNS) lupus refers to several different neurological and/or behavioral clinical syndromes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The neuropsychiatric manifestations of lupus, which are frequent, vary from mild to severe and are often difficult to distinguish from other conditions and etiologies. Any location within the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) may be affected with a variety of presentations from mild cognitive dysfunction to seizures, stroke or coma.summarizes the major manifestations of CNS lupus.Major manifestations of CNS lupus described below:- Cognitive dysfunction (not thinking clearly, memory deficits etc.)HeadachesSeizureAltered mental alertness (e.g. stupor or coma)Aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain)Stroke (disturbance of the blood supply to different parts of the brain)Peripheral neuropathy (e.g. numbness, tingling, burning of the hands and feet)Movement disordersMyelitis (disruption) of the spinal cord. Visual alternationsAutonomic neuropathy (e.g., flushing reaction or mottled skin) Hope this will helpful to you... ","I am a 48 yo white female with a history of epilepsy, SLE, hypothyroidism, SVT, etc. Recently I experienced at severe headache with dizziness, sensation of fainting, and nausea. I have had migraines in the past with neurologic symptoms of partial vision loss. This recent episode was different. My doctor ordered a cerebral MRI and the results show 'chronic microvascular ischemic demyelination."" Could this be a new manifestation of the lupus?" -165667,Suggest remedy for walking difficulty post TKR surgery,"hi, if you have servers pain then you need to follow slow range of motion exercises. and post that try to strengthen your triceps and trapezius muscles. it will help you ease of pain and get full activity of the shoulder ",I had a ACDF 1 week ago I have no pain in my arms anymore only in my upper back and shoulders is this normal? I wake in the middle of the night in a lot of pain it feels muscular. What can I do to relieve this? Is this normal? Thank you regards Kerrie -232762,What is the cause of scrotal pain radiating from lower back?,Hi.I understand your concern. Sperm motility up to 60% is normal.You have to ttake advise from your doctors. Identify fertile days in her cycle.Sexual intercourse during those day will increase chances of pregnancy. Do take enough sleep and healthy diet. Stress may affect sexual functions so take care of all these.Do take advise. Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Happy to help you further. Thank you. Best of luck. ,"HI I am planning for a second child and i am 37 and same is my wife; she is under treatment to improve her egg size.. we been trying for last tow months but futile... i work for long hours and catch up for 4 to 6 hr of sleep, I suspect my sperms motility is not upto the mark, What do i do ?" -15955,How can I cure premature ejaculation?,"Hi. Premature ejaculation has multiple causes and at times it is difficult to pinpoint the exact cause. It can be managed by two approaches - first, behavioral therapy and second, drug therapy. Behavioral therapy includes squeeze technique, start-stop technique, and coitus interruption technique. You can read about these online and practice any one of them. It takes time to effectively practice them. So, keep practicing. Second, a drug from SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) group is used for premature ejaculation as the side effects of this class of drugs are delayed ejaculation, which is used here. Usually recommended drugs are Fluoxetine 20 daily or Paroxetine 12.5 mg daily or Dapoxetine 30 mg one hour prior to sexual activity. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take medications with their consent. Behavioral therapy has benefits of long-term effects. For more information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ","Hello doctor, I am suffering from premature ejaculation (early ejection), which I guess is due to masturbation. I am unmarried, 29 years old, height 5'10'' and weight 64 kg." -231938,Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction,Hi. Wecome to hcm. You can use sildenafil like drugs for your problems. This medication should be taken under doctor guidance. You can consult psychitrist for counselling. Take care. ,"hello Sir, I am a married man. When I am going to sex with my wife but I have no any feelings for sex and my penis is not ready for sex. For this result my wife is not pregnant within 3 yrs. And I want to be a father. So please doctor say me advise for" -188351,"Is it normal to have kidney pain, nausea and vomiting after cytoscopy and what is the common treatment for cancerous tumor?","HIThank for asking to HCMI really understand your concern, Mam it is very necessary that the case should be diagnosed finally, because the over all treatment depend upon the phase of the disease if it is acute then it is mostly curable with certain prognostic factors keeping in management, chemotherapy being given in two phases, if possible third short can be taken in hand, but the prognosis some how excellent, have word with your doctor, take care of your husband. ",I have just been informed that my husband (diagnosed with CML in 2010) needs a bone marrow biopsy - and was told they are not positive that his CML has not moved from chronic phase to acute phase. What is the treatment for acute CML? They will not tell me over the phone. -130207,Suggest medication for an allergy,"Sore throat suggests infection. Hot n cold flushes and blurring, nausea, vomiting etc suggest it may be malaria also. Your doctor is right in giving prima facie medicine.But it would be prudent to take blood samples for Malarial parasites, TLC DLC etc. M.P. if (- )ve once, doesn't mean that malaria is absent. Presence calls for radical treatment.Main thing is manage fever, headache, vomiting etc first. To my own such patients, I suggest Sudershan ghan vati, sanjivani, godanti and Giloy mixed in one which prevents and cures all above symptoms and are harmless, safe herbal medicines. But slow...but..non- toxic too. For more throat Koflet lozenges.Hope it helps you. ","My friend has the following symptons:Shaking, Hot and cold flushes, headaches, vomitting, blurry vision, sore throat. And is on the following medication prescribed and a doctor.vomitting: praminFever and Pain: bruden iduprofenand antibiotics. They diagnosed it as tonsilitis, although it doesnt seem like it is. have you got any idea of what it might be?" -243011,"Feeling lonely, not having friends, crying thinking of son who is getting married. What could be this?","Hi.Haloperidol is a 1st generation antipsychotic drug used to treat psychosis. Psychosis includes hallucinations, delusions as well as gross phycho-motor agitation (might manifest as aggression). Normally poor self care (eating very less) and sleep disturbances accompany psychosis.Seroquel is quetiapine, a newer antipsychotic with much better side effect profile compared to haloperidol, though certain metabolic side effects like disturbance of blood sugar levels etc. are more.now if your mother has developed psychosis at the age of 75 years, it is most likely a manifestation of some underlying organic pathology. At this age, she needs to be investigated thoroughly on these lines by neuroimaging, blood biochemistry etc., and then managed according to the findings. The symptoms are likely to improve if the underlying issues are addressed. However, prognosis may be guarded.Hope this helps.Dr. A. Rao ","My mother is 75 years has been in the psychiatric ward since 5/26/13 for psychosis. As per doctor early stages of dementia. She is hallucinating, delusional agitated and aggressive. She was on haldol for 2 weeks now on seroquel. Eating very little, sleeping few hours. The first few days on seroquel she started eating sleeping better, mood improve, then slowly again she started getting agitated, little sleep,little eating. Yesterday she lost it started screaming recking her room, fighting and cursing. She had to be sedated. Is it possible she will stay psychotic?" -245040,My hands and legs shivering and feeling cold and getting goose bumps,your situation is due to the past that has been there with you .if you will try to forget your past your all problem will be solved .be positive in each &every situation .you have to be positive for your worst situation .dont under estimate your self any time that will develope your self confidence.so always be happy . ,"I am a 29 yr old female. I have been suffering from this most of my life. i feel like i have no control over my emotions. when i am upset, i want to think logically but i can t seem to get to that part of my mind because my emotions take control of me. often when i feel wronged in some way, or nervous in a tough situation, i shut down because either i know i will react badly or somehow i feel like i caused it and end up beating myself up about where i failed. i feel very defensive around people. i am afraid of many social settings because i feel like i may overreact or not react at all. sort of like i m constantly in survival mode. situations that other people can handle, i cannot. even when i m very happy sometimes i feel like i have no control of that either. I constantly feel like i have to protect myself and have a difficult time processing things. sometime is takes me hours or days to understand what just happened in a situation. sometimes i relive it over and over to see if there was a better way to handle it, and often wonder why i couldn t get to that solution in the first place. (i am speaking of conflicts). as a child i did suffer abuse (physical, mental , emotional and sexual) and abandonment. i have been in foster care and my parents went to jail for drugs and child abuse . I was diagnosed with ptsd and major depressive disorder . tried medication but it seemed to destroy my inner drive to be rpoductive. I have tried stress mgt, anger mgt, and positive thinking(which helped some) but i cannot seem to shake the feelings of being overwhelmed. most people tell me i m a walking miracle for what i have been through, but i feel inadequate still. often i talk to people about problems i encounter because i can t figure out how to deal with it. it ends up becoming an obsession, and almost always ends badly. it s depressing me (sometimes i can t sleep, eat, concentrate, enjoy my life, etc) and it has ruined many things for me. is there any help for me? or am i never going to be right?" -30461,How can I improve digestion?,"Hello. CBC (complete blood count), stool occult blood test, digital rectal examination, proctoscopy, CT scan abdomen and colonoscopy (if required) Inflammatory bowel disease. Anal fissure. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to a medical gastroenterologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist ","Hi doctor, We are living in an area where water having high TDS level. So, here almost 70% people facing stomach and intestine related issue. I am a physically fit person and my age is 37. I am doing regular weight exercise (gym workout) for the past 7 years continuously. All areas of my body are well shaped, but only in stomach area fat are stubborn. Also, my digestion is not proper. I had started drinking water from RO, changed food habit, started eating thermogenic foods, fibers and tried aerobic exercise and almost everything, but in the morning I am always facing the problem of constipation. Mostly, I am facing gas problem in the stomach. My stomach feels bloated for around three to four days in a week and this problem has been there for around 5 years. Today, I had seen blood in my stool and this is the first time. I am worried about that, although I am not facing any kind of pain or anything else. I will be fine whenever I take medicine for digestion and later the problem will recur. How I can improve my digestion system and speed up the metabolic rate? Is blood in stool, a serious issue? Kindly suggest me the solution." -253802,How to ascertain that the baby in the womb is alive?,Please clarify whether bld is in urine or its from vagina because if it's in urine it means either you have urine or renal stone. If from vagina then it is most likely show. ,"hi, I m pregnant, my due date is Feb 1, this morning I woke up and used the washroom as usual, however, there was a fair amount of bright pink blood in my urine, with only a small amount of mucous comparatively. Should I be concerned or could this just be the show?" -179503,How long do I need to rest after ACDF on C5/C6?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.It is unfortunate that yor dad is suffering from seizures, which are difficult to control. In addition, you have recently lost your mom and your son has cancer.In my opinion, the cause of seizures in your dad is the scar tissue in the brain due to his old tumor surgery. Kidney failure may be contributing to it.There are good medications to control the seizures, such as levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, lacosamide, etc.Please discuss about these with his neurologist.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ",MY DAD RECENTLY HAS TWO STENTS PLACED INTO HIS HEART AND ALSO AT THE SAME TIME BEGAN DIALYSIS. NOW A MONTH LATER HE STARTED HAVING SEIZURES. THE HOSPITAL HAS TRIED ALL DIFFERENT WAYS TO STOP THEM BUTNOTHING HAS WORKED. THE DOCTOR SAID THEY HAVE ON MORE MEDICATION TO TRY BUT IF THAT DOESNT WORK THAN WE MIGHT HAVE TO LET HIM GO. I WANT TO KNOW IF THE STENTS OR DIALYSIS COULD HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS. AS A SIDE NOTE MY DAD HAD A BRAIN TUMOR REMOVED AOUT TEN YEARS AGO AND THERE IS SCAR TISSUE. PLEASE HELP ME. I JUST LOST MY MOM 8 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE A SON WITH CANCER. IT IS TOO MUCH TO DEAL WITH. THANKS STU -240593,Suggest treatment for mental problem,"Hello,Your father has had good response to psychiatric meds initially. You have not given details of those meds apart from zolfresh. But whatever he had been reciving- the dosage must be revised now and zolfresh should be stopped completely. As he is already sleepy all day long, please take care that he does not have fall and get injured ( which is very common in sleepy elderly patients).When ever there is such abnormal behavior after a surgery: antipsychotics are given for sometimes and later are tapered and stopped. The patient is kept under observation and meds can be started in low dose if there is any need(usually there is no need for long term psychiatric meds).So, please meet his psychiatrist again and discuss his present condition and get the meds revised.He will sart showing response in few days after the dosage is revised.wish you good healthDr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry ","Hello Doctor, My father who is 60 years old recently underwent surgery for CSDH(Chronic Subdural Hematoma) both burrhole and craniotomy performed. After surgery he is able to walk and do his own works perfectly. But he has some behavioral changes like opposing medication. He feels that somebody going to hurt him with medication. To control this we went to psychiatrist, he gave us zolfresh 10mg and some other medicines.Prior to these medicines we used to give Gabapentine 300mg, Eptoin 100mg for neuro. When we started the medication upto 10 days he is fine but after that he became fully drowsy gradually, after one month he is not able sit also. Last week we took scan neuro doctors saying perfectly alright. Both sodium and potasium levels are normal. But still in fully drowsy state. Please suggest us what to do.Thanks,Grani" -138728,Suggest treatment for chest pain and lower back pain,"PCOS and endometriosis management may have different procedures in modern science but in ayurveda, treatment is 100% similar and effective in both the conditions.Try to get Pathyadi Kwath liquid which is herbal decoction clearing endometrium on prolonged use. It clears cysts even by easying shedding out cysts also. It's pure herbal. No side effects. No interaction. May be used for six months also.Commonly available in India. Elsewhere try to find it on net.It will help you 100%. I m 100% confident with my experience. ","Hi. I am diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17. Now I am 28. For the past 10 years im just ignoring my pcos as im not really care about what it is. Just for the past a year, i started to do active research on it and seek for treatment as my menstrual cycle usually every 35 to 40 days. My gynae suggest YASMIN but in 1st cycle with it I encountered severe side effects such as bloated, stomach pain and breast tenderness. So i stop taking it. Last month i had my menses on 20/6/14 (bleeding) and ends exactly weeks after that. However on 2/7/14 i had back brownish kind of menses with clots till today (14/7/14). Is it something i should be worried about? And of course severe pain on right pelvic and back pain on and off. Am i having other problem than pcos such as endometriosis? Thanking you in advance. Regards. Aira" -76451,Failed to have children after continuous attempt of 4 years. What should we do to have children ?,The report is not alarmingly abnormal but in my opinion for successful conception you may need medicine to increase motile sperms. Ayurvedic medicine Cap. Addyzoa 2 bd for 90 days gives good results. ,"Below I am giving the result of my semen analysis. Liquefaction time 30 minutes. Quantity 1.5 ML Colour Mikly White Odur Aromatic Viscosity Normal Reaction Alkaline. Total Sperm Count 55 Mil Actively Motile Nil , Sluggishly Motile 10, Dead 90. Morphology Normal Sperm 60%, pREMATURE Sperm 30, Abnormal 10. PUS cell 9-10 , RBC Nil , Epithelial cells 1-2% is this report is normal. If not what to do" -159988,What causes right-sided foot pain radiating towards ankle?,"It is possible the rash and the edema are related. Edema normally develops from an overflow of fluid from your vascular system to your soft tissue area. Your lymphatics are normally when swell up. You are very astute to attribute the swelling to increased sitting as the veins of your leg get compressed when you sit making edema more likely. The edema itself can cause skin change over time such as you are describing. If you have significant enough swelling, you should consider seeing your doctor so ultrasound can be performed on the legs to rule out a blood clot. Edema can otherwise be reduced by reducing your sodium intake(cut down on breads, cheese, and canned food), exercising, and foam rolling the inside of your thighs. You can also try compression socks to help the blood flow back to your heart. ","Hi. I ve been doing a lot of sitting recently and have developed some edema, mostly in the lower right let. Today the swelling was accompanied by pain at the front of the leg and some numbness in the area. Probably unrelated but I ve also had a breakout of a chronic, undiagnosed ichy hot red rash on the shin. How to I get this under control?" -91706,Confused about sgpt test but blood tests are normal. How i can regulate it ?,"Hi... Welcome to healthcaremagic forum... Right upper abdomen pain with raised bilirubin levels is suggestive of liver inflammation or an obstructive pathology(gall bladder obstruction). You will need further evaluation to know the exact cause. By evaluation, I meant a physical examination by a specialist, hepatitis screening, Ultrasound scan or CT / MRI scans. You will need to consult a gastroenterologist who can guide you through this evaluation. Avoid spicy food and do not use any over the counter medications without consulting your doctor. Wish you a faster recovery. Regards ","Dull pain under right rib cage to just right side of belly button and semi solid deep brown stool I had a symptom of indigestion and semi solid slightly deep brownish stool along with dull pain just under the right rib cage to just right side of belly button. Doctor suggested me to do Liver function test, blood sugar (fasting), routine stool test and Lipid profile. In liver function test bilirubin came as 2.1 mg/dl (direct-0.4 mg/dl), SGPT-129 U/L and SGOT- 31 U/L. In blood sugar fasting 90 mg/dl. In stool test all the parameters are fine, like no blood, parasite, cyst, mucus, Ova/eggs except Veg cells/Fiber positive and stool is alkaline. In lipid profile S. cholesterol 106 mg/dl, S.Triglycerides 182 mg/dl, HDL cholesterol 37 mg/dl, LDL cholesterol 32.6 mg/dl and VLDL cholesterol 36.4 mg/dl. I do have some spasm like feeling in joints and slight weakness. What could be the reason of that? 3 yrs back I had jaundice and later diagnosed for fatty liver. I never had alcohol in my life." -189761,"Have clots in rt iliac vein. Stents placed. Diagnosed with metasatic colon cancer, taking chemo. Pain in hip. Treatment?",HelloWelcome to healthcaremagic;Hormone therapies for prostate cancer can cause some side effects because they reduce the levels of male hormones in the body.Some of the problems seen in your husband can be attributed to hormonal therapy.It is very common to feel tired and body ache due to these drugs. Another common side effect is osteoporosis (thinning of bone) which can cause leg pain.However fever may not be related to his disease or treatment. It may be due to urinary infection. You can consult your GP regarding this.Regards ,"My husband has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer within the last 3 weeks. He had Gleeson of 9, 45% of his biopsies came back cancerous, and he had a PSA of 18. He is scheduled for a prostectomy the first week in June. He is currently being treated with hormone therapy. He has been complaining recently of feeling tired, achy and flu-like. One of his legs swells. Now tonight he is running a low grade fever. Could this be indications the cancer has spread or maybe reaction to the hormone therapy?Otherwise he is in great shape. He works out and eats healthy. We were blind sided by his diagnosis. I guess most people are." -147638,What are the symptoms of thrombosis?,"in India, you can just go to any standard lab and just ask for the tests you want to have. you don't need a prescription for the same . insurance companies don't cover such tests though. ","Why would a doctor refuse to write an RX for blood work? The doctor s reason was they wanted to see me first to determine if I needed more blood work. I was already at the lab, and had forgotten my RX at home. It was 6 months since I had seen my doctor and the Lab needed a new RX. Is there some ethical violation that occurred here?" -1173,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -38877,What treatment should I take for acne to get a clear skin ?,HI i think ur bedroom/bathroom light illumination is differ from garden light. its only could be result. your perception may be metters dr gaurav patel ,"when i look at my face in the bedroom mirrors/bathroom mirrors my face looks terribe but when i take the mirror out of my room and bring it outside in the garden so i can see my face it looks ok,so what should i believe the inside mirror or outside?" -169935,What causes throbbing pain in the neck after pulmonary vein isolation procedure?,Here as per your explanation I would like to known first how many days back you had bug bite.As well if there is swelling and pain with some work out with knee or weight bearing then you need to take x ray to rule out the chances of infection as well inflamation. How ever if there is any soft tissue inflammation then it will be visible only in MRI of knee. Here I suggest to visit a orthopedic or physiotherapist for proper examination and based on their advice you can go for scaning or x ray. And follow the treatment as per report.You can also use cold pack or hot pack at home to have some more pain relief from pain. It will also help to reduce swelling if it is there.You are talking about a vein which is painful but may I need to know where exactly you have found the vein in knee. As per you it is vein but it can be some thing else also. And in which all movement it pains like while folding or straightening knee joint as well up to what range its pain free?. All this details are needed to guide you well.At home you can try to apply ice cube massage along with hot pack on this so called vein as per you and check.you can also use pain relieving ointment after massage and give rest to your knee for 1 week. If it does not go away then visit a specialist near by.Take care ,i recently thought i had a bug bite on my knee causing me to have pain in my leg. It healed and now i have what seems to be a vein that is swollen and sore.After being active and running around it starts to hurt and makes me limp. I cant seem to find the issue anywhere. -229775,How to treat penile edema?,HelloThanks for query.Based on the facts that you have posted I would state that you have UTI due to E-Coli organisms and Epididymal Cyst on left side .Please take antibiotics as per culture and sensitivity report along with urine alkalizer twice daily .Ensure to drink more water to keep urine dilute .This will help to reduce dysuria.As regards Epididymal cyst it is a benign cyst and does not need any treatment .You may take pain killers like Brufen as and when necessary.Dr.Patil. ,"epidymal cyst and e.coil in urinehi doctor,i have e.coil in my urine culture report and also epidymal cyst in my left testicle..my symptoms are pain in penis tip(suddenly occurs),vomiting sensation ,clear sticky discharge but no colour it comes when i squeez my penis tip,sudden back pain and elbow pain is this is any std syptoms if which one is it or it just an uti plz help me i am confused with doctor" -31943,"Can Obimet 500mg, Krimpson-35 and Folic acid tablet helps to get pregnant?","Hi , How are you doing ?If all tests are normal you can surely have pregnancy. You can have Folic acid with other medications. You can have Obimet 1000 mg at night , just to avoid the gastritis symptoms & uneasiness of side effects. Krimson 35 is contraceptive pills, which regulates the hormone levels in body. During this intake of Krimson , you won't get pregnant, only after you stop , you will increase pregnancy. Kindly see if the following checklist of investigations is doneHusband- Semen analysis at least 2- done 4 weeks apart preferably in an infertility center ( examination done by andrologist), Blood sugarsWife - Blood Sugars, Thyroid profile Ultrasound scans to evaluate Uterus , Ovaries & adnexa Confirm tubal patency- most important- Tube is the connection between uterus & ovaries( the bridge where sperm meets the egg & forms a baby) this is size of hair follicle & cannot be seen on scans. Being such a small opening tube can get blocked easily, So check with HSG( Xray with dye), or SSG ( Scan with dye) or LaparoscopyIf all this done & found normal , nothing can stop a pregnancy with God's willHope I have cleared your query, do write back if any more queriesAll the bestDr.Balakrishnan ","Hi, I'm 29 years old, I have done comeplete women test, and myreports were pretty normal. I wanted to become pregnent my doctor suggetsed to take Obimet 500mg twice a day and Krimpson-35 for 3 months starting 3rd day of my period for 21 days...repeat the same for 3 months.Can I take these tablets with Folic acid tables? And also would this delay my pregnancy" -12360,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -143518,Have back pain. Had lifted weight. Light smoker and drink alcohol. Cause?,"hi, thank you for your question.actually the report means that you have 2 bulging discs (disc prolapse) in your spine which are pressing on 2 nerves.the report is in support of your clinical symptoms of the pain in left leg.there are many treatment options for your condition such as nerve root injections or surgery on your spine.if you like my answer please leave 5 stars for me.hope you get better soon ","I have been suffering from back pain and severe pain on the left leg for 3 months.Tried Consulting various doctors and medication,but none worked.For Past 15 Days ,the pain has been worse.Yesterday i took a mri scan of Spine.The Report Says ""l4 -5 and l5-s1 asymmetrical disc bulge causing anterior thecal sac indentation and left neural foramen narrowing,abutting the left exiting l4 and l5 nerve root""Please help me with the problem and what doe the report say?" -2209,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -27431,How soon should I expect a withdrawal bleed?,"Hello. However, if you have a doubt then do get back to me. Take care. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female. I did not have any withdrawal bleeding. It has been two days since I took Unwanted 72. I took it within an hour of having unprotected sex. Is withdrawal bleeding necessary after taking the pill? Please advise me as I am concerned." -177222,Is there any treatment for brain aneurysm besides surgery?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. A possible cause of irregular brain ventricles is a condition called Periventricular leukomalacia. It occurs likely as a result of hypoxic-ischemic lesions resulting from impaired perfusion of brain mainly in premature and low weight children. Other causes may be vasculitis, infection. So I suggest you to consult a Neurologist and discuss problems mentioned above. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. ","My son is 24 year old. he had a MRI of the Brain, Results came back as irregularities in Ventricles. My son does not have the normal symtoms of Hydrocephalus. He is having problems when he eats, He feels the need to vomit he will not eat in front of anyone due to this, He has had all the test possible from Gastro.so thay sent him to hav a MRI. Came back Irregular Brain Ventricles, What can be another cause of This? Sorry trying to find help and ansers for my son, dont have money for a question and anwser thought somone would help. didnt know there was a FEE!" -139973,Does cold cause shortness of breath and back pain?,"Hello,I had gone through the case and found that do not take two analgesics together.Go for investigation like vitamin D3 and calcium level and X-ray of spine.After getting the proper diagnosis take treatment.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks ","hi i have had a misscarraige on the 25th of november at 9weeks now i am suffering severe lower back pain, i have been on antibiotics in case of infection but the pain ios getting worse i can hardly stand up, no position is comfortable, i am takingg paracetamol1000mg and ibubrofen 400mgs is this noral for after a miscarraige" -201669,What does tender finger nails in children could be?,"Dear friend as a pediatrician I would like to examine the patient clinically... Wanna do USG abdomen, blood test, urine and stool test... Kindly get the patient admitted to local pediatrician and do all needed investigations... ",my child she is 4-years-old from past two days she has high fever with temperature of sometimes 103 degrees and sometimes less. she has three episodes of vomiting. she is not taking food. but drinks lots of fluids. she has consistent cough. today she vomited green to light brown then coffee colored . -200987,Suggest remedies for stomach sickness and vomiting,"HelloAlbuterol is a bronchodilator and it is a extremely safe drug.It is main line treatment in bronchiolitis.Bronchial tree are more prone to constrict in childhood.BY nebulization,we can deliver medicines deep in bronchial tree.So,don't worry at all.It is a safe drug.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","my son is 7 weeks old and has bronchiolitis and is using albuterol with a nebulizer. is it possible that this could give him bad, smelly gas? i know all babies get gas but normally its not painful or frequent and never smells nearly as bad as it does now." -233022,What could cause problem in skin at the edge of penis?,"Hello Thanks for writing to usBlood in semen and pain in testis may be due to infection. You need proper clinical examination and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS,semen routine examination,semen culture and sensitivity,Ultrasound of pelvis and scrotum should be done.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan ",i had some blood in my semen about 2 months ago as a singular and went to the MD who checked me out and said to watch things . and no problems afterwards since then .but now.every now and then it feels like my left testicle has a brief second of pain then disappears. for no reason at all.. -152048,What could nodules in the leg be?,"Hello, It is a partial tear and most probably conservative management will be enough. If there is fictional derangement, arthroscopic repair may be needed. Consult an orthopedic and and he will direct you accordingly.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",my mri reports states...MRR grade II signal in the posterior horn of medial meniscus represents intrasubstance degeneration or partial intrasubstance tear. no extension to either articular surface. i want to know if this can be cured with conservative treatment and in how much time??? -229144,Will tuberculosis effects for family planning?,"The cause of not having ejaculation may be due to some problems in nerves around the penis or may be due to some disease called ""Retrograde ejaculation""- where sperms are flowing back towards bladder. Please get an USG done and check urine immediately after masturbation. ","As a73+ year old I use Cialis. I get strong erections but have difficulty in achieving ejaculation, I seem to have forgotten 'how to'. My wife and I have had very good sex in our 48 years of marriage but I am disappointed that most times I fail to 'come'. Please advise." -148231,What causes poor blood circulation in the legs?,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. You do not have a blood clot. A blood clot would dissolve within a week.2. For reducing weight, you need to cut down on fat, and carbohydrates and increase proteins. Also aerobic exercises is necessary. Avoid any sort of medication as everything is harmful.3. Swelling of left calf along with hardening appears to be cramps. Take plenty of water and also take potassium rich foods like banana, avocada, potato, nuts etc.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ",I have developed a blood clot after hernia operation on the rightside and looking for medication to dissolve it. Also looking for medication for reducing weight from waist line. Homeopathy/aryuvedic medicines preferred. Swelling and hardening of left leg calf with extreme pain. Medicines for the same -84624,What causes persistent diarrhea?,"hi. thank for posting query at HCMi went through your query.however, you did not mention if glucose 103 was fasting or random. fasting 103 is normal.ALT 133 is elevated.what about other liver enzymes?have you tested for HBV and HCV serology?lipid profile?avoid alcohol and junk food,avoid beveragesyou may post the blood results here or visit treating physician.wish you good and sound healthregardsDR Tayyab Malik ","Hi, I am 38 and I put on 40 lbs in 4 months. I am 6'2"" at 284lbs. My cal. Intake is under 1200 daily but sometimes under 600. I am active but tired all the time. My blood test came back and was of concern. Glucose at 103 and sgpt (alt) at 133. I have no meds curent. I don't drink. Any idea" -63860,What probiotics is suggested for patients with yeast infection?,"Hello As you mentioned that there was not penetration , so no chance of any HIV infection. As far as concerned about sore throat , white coating on tongue , flu like symptoms may be due to viral infection or allergy ( cold ) . So take some tyleno, 10 mg /kg body weight whenever require . In my opinion no need of any tension about HIV .It will take some 7-10 days for complete recovery .Hope this will help you. ","hi i had sex with a sex ,well i put a condom on but cudnt get an errection after i put it in her vagina so i took the condom n masterbated can i get hiv from that? i have had flu like sypmtons and a sore throat and white dots on my toungue and throat please help its been 3 weeks since this happened" -14760,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -205027,Suggest treatment for severe cold and nasal congestion in a child,"Thank you for following up. It seems he has allergic cough. I suggest-1.Hypoallergenic diet-avoid chocolate, nuts, flavours food,strawberry,honey, lots sweets and etc.2.Antihistamines(Cetrizin, Allegra) can be used according to age for 10 days.3.Ambroxol 2 mg/kg/day, divided for 2 times for 5 days4.Check blood test,do throat culture and sensitivity to antibiotics.5.Steam inhalations6.Rince gurgle with Chlorhexidine.7.Zincovit 1 tablet for 1 month.8.Charcoal 1 tab/10 kg for absorption of allergens Take care Dr.Svetlana Shrivastva ","my son has been coughing for 3 months now, right after his dental visit. He had 2 glass ionomeres filling that release fluoride. He is only 5yrs old and I am so worried. We've seen his doctor 4 time regarding this and still can't find out what causes it." -257415,"On birth control pills. Had intercourse. If I stop pills, will I be pregnant?","Hello, it`s more likely your irregular periods have come back. This often happens. Women are prescribed the pill to correct irregular periods. Just after stopping the pill your periods can be quite normal (this is the best time to try and fall pregnant) - but after a few periods the irregulairites kick back in. So, be prepared for the menstrual cycle irregularities to continue - if you`re looking to get pregnant you migh want to see a specialist as you might need an ultrascan and some hormone tests.Not all insurance companies will pay for that straight away. But ask your doctor. you had the right feeling about it all the best Kind regards JR ","HI Doc, Since i was younger i always have irregular periods. I ve been taking birth control pills (Allesse 28) for more than 3 years. My husband and i are ready to have kids so i stopped taking my pills 3 months ago and got regular monthly period for 3 months. But this November i should be getting my period on November 26 ( i got my last period last October 26) but until now i didn t get it yet. I did check it using home pregnancy test 3 X now in different days but it still show negative. Am i pregnant but too early to check or did my irregular period came back? Thank You" -3178,I get anxiety and panic attacks. Will Benzodiazepines help in this regard?,"Hello. Anxiety and panic attacks are extremely common and 15 to 20 percent of people suffer from this issue at some point in their lives. Standard treatment for anxiety is the use of SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) type of medicines. They are usually given for two or four months and then stopped slowly by tapering it off. They take two weeks to usually start taking the effect. Till then low dose Benzodiazepines can be used. I do not recommend the use of Benzodiazepines which you are considering since it just takes care of symptoms of anxiety and the intervals at which you will need to take it will reduce as you keep on using it and eventually it will lead to addiction. This is because withdrawal from Benzodiazepines will produce the same symptoms as that of anxiety. Also, consider doing deep breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation along with medicines. ","Hello doctor, I currently suffer from anxiety attacks and panic attacks. It has been changing over the course of about four years, getting better and worse again. In everyday life it is manageable, but the attacks cause some unreasonable thoughts and ideas to form. I have heard about the use of Benzodiazepines for anxiety. Can they be taken to stop panic and anxiety attacks without needing consistent everyday dosages? During panic or anxiety attacks, I usually feel very worthless and in some cases try to or think about hurting myself. Generally, my anxiety tends to do with social situations where I feel like I am not liked or if I said something wrong. I have visited a counselor in the past, very briefly. Ironically my anxiety was worsened with the guilt of therapy being very expensive so I stopped seeing her." -168141,Suggest treatment for cramping pain in the legs and hands,"At first presentation one could guess it as IHD ( Ischaemic Heart Disease) but then pain is there for an year, no aggravation.I would advise you to start deep breathing exercises and start getting Cap Arjuna for controlling heart beats and restoring normal supplies to heart muscles. Liquid Arjunarishta should alsi be added. These are safe, no side effects, no interaction with other drugs. Anxiety issues will also be cared with these.Ideally an ECG should be done for assessment.For local pain issues pl. use application of local muscle relaxant like Rumalya liniment over chest and shoulder area.Pl contact again for further advise after ECG etc. But above med may be started as of now. Pl make sure to follow doctor's advise. You should have done cold patches too at that time.Hope its helpful. ","Doctor, I have pain near my left shoulder blade and heaviness feeling near my heart. I have seen a doctor for this issue and he asked me to use a cold patch on the painful area. which i didnt. anyhow the pain is not going and its from almost 1 year now. I also have anxiety Issues and all of sudden my heart start beating fast 120+ BPM" -219545,"Sharp pain in wisdom tooth, prescribed Pontalon, antibiotics. Will taking painkillers damage kidney?","Hello,Thanks for writing to us.I have read your concern.As you have mentioned,the slightly blackish teeth on upper row can be due to-Fracture of teeth involving pulp or p e r i apical tissue.Chances of tooth being non-vital is very high.I would advice you to visit a dentist and get the tooth root canal treated.Usually,antibiotics along with analgesics has to be administered in such cases.Hope this helps. ",My kid ( 3.5 year old boy) fell down last month from Sofaset and hit his teeth down. It was bleeding then. Consulted some paediatrician and paediatric dentist that time. He is fine now. But one of his teeth on upper row is slightly blackish as observed now. Could you please suggest what needs to be done ? I am located in Bangalore. -77278,What are the symptoms of kidney stones?,Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic! I am very sorry to say but there is no other way to fix your problem other than a surgery. There is narrowing of the ureteropelvic junction of the ureter and this should be physically tapered and fixed and no medicine can every do that. If left untreated then your kidney will cease to function. ,I am anup kumar and My age is 34 years.My doctor has advised me to admit the hospital for pyeloplasty operation.My doctor Plan is bellow: Plan: A-H-Pyeloplasty- GA My IVU report is bellow: Mal-Rotated relatively small right kidney with nephrolithiasis and hydronephrosis due to narrowing at PUJ.(But I don’t feel any pain) Is it possible to recover from above kidney problem without operation? I want to recover from that problem by taking Medicine. -84824,How to treat high elevated liver enzymes?,"Hi welcome to the health care magic Smoking and Marijuana can lead aggravation of liver problem.... Smoking can lead fibrosis and also chance of cancer.. So avoid smoking... Green leafy vegetables and fruits useful for you You will be prescribed beta blocker if portal hypertension present... If edema present diuretic given TIPSS and Liver transplantation are some modality Regular exercise done So don't be panic, avoid stress and consult gastroenterologist for examination Take care ","Hi Doctor, I am a 52 year old female weighing 164lbs and 5'7"" tall. About 6 months ago I was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis liver condition caused by drnking much alcohol. I worry I don't sleep or eat and suffer from great anxiety. Will smoking or ingesting marijuana make my liver condition worsen? It will help with sleeping, eating and anxiety. I don't know much about marijuana use and need this info." -228967,What is the impression from my semen test report?,"Dear, We understand your concernsI went through your details. Parsonage turner syndrome is idiopathic. The condition manifests as a rare set of symptoms most likely resulting from autoimmune inflammation of unknown etiology of the brachial plexus.Despite its wasting and at times long-lasting effects, most cases resolve themselves and recovery is usually good in 18–24 months, depending on how old the person in question is. Other than pain management treatment, Acupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) can also be adjunct. Work with your doctor for proper management.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. ",My husband has been diagnosed with parsonage turner syndrome. It has been 2 years he has seavere pain in both arms and a very hard time breathing. weight loss atrophy and very poor quality of life. Is on nebulizer combivent foredil pro air with no relief. I m not sure what to do to help him. Any suggestions? -232421,Suggest treatment for the torn penis foreskin,"Hi,It seems that due to poor local hygiene, there might be having collection of smegma under foreskin resulting Belanoprostitis.Clean the glans by averting foreskin and remove smegma gently.Apply antibiotic cream locally.Ok and take care. ","What causes cracks pn penis foreskin? Hi Dr., I have issue with penis forskin. I noticed just today. There is cracks ( red cut marks) on the forskin of penis. When I stretch the skin or pull it then it gives much pain and crack (cuts) appears. ..." -15862,Is it necessary to do a surgery for inflamed eye carbuncle?,"Hi. Good that you are taking antibiotics, in addition to it, take anti-inflammatory drops like Flurbiprofen eye drops. If still severe pain or redness, you may need oral anti-inflammatory drugs like Serratiopeptidase. Do apply hot compresses. No surgery required for now. See an eye doctor nearby. Take care. ","Hello doctor, I have a small ball in the corner of my left eye, (on my nose side). I have looked it up and apparently, it is an inflamed eye carbuncle. The surrounding area inside my eye is becoming increasingly red. Please what is the regular treatment for this? Do I need surgery? I am taking antibiotic eye drops, prescribed yesterday by a general doctor. The drops are named Ofloxacin." -41633,Is it safe to have beer while using hair fall medicines?,"Hi,You seem to have male pattern baldness. You are taking proper treatment. But, you should continue for long time ...few years or till good result. You may add finesteride 1 mg daily.Your question is about beer. It is a drink with low concentration of alcohol. So, you may take. No worry...okDr.Ilyas Patel MD ","Hi Samuel,I am using Arcolance solu shampoo twice in a week. Minitop Forte 5% daily 2ml's morning and night perday . Proanagen tab in morning and irex in night. I have sever hairfall and doctor prescribed this. I was using previously for two months...stopped in between and I am continuing now..Is it a problem if i have beer while using this..." -95054,What causes swollen lymph node after eating solid food?,"Hi,DEAR,Good Evening,Thanks for the query.Bump cause on your left arm muscle-is due to-Myomal tear-Muscle tear ? or -Hematoma with resolving fibrosis.USG and Xray would fix the cause of the lump.Treatment would depend on the cause-a-Your ER Surgeon would -a-Tear of the Muscle -could be if needed -repaired after excision of the lump.-b-Hematoma- could be Aspirated or could be drained and cavity repaired under antibiotic cover. Hope this would help you to plan the treatment with your doctor.Wellcome for any further query in this regard.Wishing you good health.Good Night.Dr.Savaskar M.N.From INDIA. ","female, 37. I wrecked my motorcycle at a slow speed on 4/19/2011. I was wearing body armor jacket. I took a hard blow to my left shoulder. I sustained no damage...just sore. Now, I have a lump about the size of a baseball on my left upper arm muscle...it limits me from reaching out and up with that arm. Will it go away on its own?" -148960,How to control the increasing leukocytes during pregnancy?,"Hi,Welcome and thanks for asking. Bilirubin levels are related to hepatic function predominantly. Increased red cell break down or obstruction to bilirubin out flow can also increase it.In the present condition of hepatitis B carrier, the bilirubin increase is due to hepatitis. Inflammation and damage of the liver is the major cause for raised bilirubin.In your present condition, a raised bilirubin indicates time of hepatic damage and reduced period indicates time of improvement. If it increases beyond normal and persistently, it means it is progressing and risk of cirrhosis is more. At present hepatitis - chronic stage is present.Risk of hepatocellular carcinoma is present in future and routine liver examination is necessary annually.Any further queries, happy to help again. ","HI im a hepatitis B carrier and recently i had some blood tests done and the doctor said i had raised bilirubin in my blood but after a week, another blood test was done and my bilirubin decreased. Is this anything i should be worried about? Im 21 year old 168 cm 66 kg and i've got ankylosing spondylitis" -135146,"Indigestion, acid reflux, fever with sweating, dull hearing, sensitivity to smell. Treatment advise?",IT MAY TAKE 3 WEEK TO SUBSIDE ALLERGIES START WITH STEROIDS TAPER IN 3 WEEK TIME TAB ALLEGRA 120 MG BD SYP PIRITON 1/2 TSF AT NIGHT SYP GELUSIL TSF BD APPLY MOMTASONE MIXED WITH CLINDAMYCIN GEL BD AND CALAMINE LOTION AFTERNOON APPLICATION TO BE ON AFFECTED PORTION YOU CONTINUE FO WK YOU WILL BE FINE BUT NO USE OF DYE IN FUTURE ,"i dyed my hair on friday, at a hairdressers. little did i know, i was allergic to the hair dye. my face started to swell. i have no oozing spots or anything, just a little rash that gets itchy now and then around my hairline. but thats just because it is burnt due to the dye. my main concern in the swelling in my neck and face. i have been to the hospital who have gave me steroids and an antihistamine to take, i only got them yesterday. i am very impatient and go back to school next week. im scared the swelling wont have gone down. does anyone know how long it takes and what i could do to speed it up?my face is literally huge, my eyes are just open and no more. the doctor said it will take a few days but i need to know roughly how long!" -149098,"Suggest medication for cholestrol 242mg/dl, triglycerides 538md/dl, LDL 193mg/dl and TSH 36.63","Hi,Going through your elaborate history, I am of the opinion that the rise in white blood cells is due to you recent infection. If you have got your CBC report you can check, the neutrophils are increased more than others.It is not leukemia, as leukemia would have very high or very low cell count. If there were any immature cells indicating leukemia, CBC would have definitely found out. You are probably getting frequently sick due to reduced immunity secondary to nutritional vitamins and mineral deficiency.Vitiligo is not connected to all this. However, in nutritional deficiency of B group of vitamins, whitish patches are seen in arms and legs. Improve your nutrition either with supplements of B complex vitamins and minerals and wait for improvement.You can meet a dermatologist for confirmation of vitiligo. A skin biopsy might be necessary for confirmation.Any further queries, happy to help you again. ","Hi i went to see my doctor assuming i had strep throat (my throat and throat lymph nodes swelled drastically overnight and i had no other symptoms) the doctor thought it was mono but my blood test came back negative. I got blood taken this morning for a cbc because she said my blood cells were elevated (15,000). I forgot to tell her i noticed recently i have started getting white spots on my arms and it looks like vitiligo. Is this all connected? I get sick very often and was worried it could be leukemia even though i am 23" -162852,"How to cure pain on the back, knee, shoulder and elbows with diabetes?",Stopping the corticosteroid abruptly can cause heart failure. Corticosteroid has a diuretic effect . Sudden withdrawal may result in loss of diuretic effect and cause congestive cardiac failure ,"A person was born with congential heart problems --- lots of them. Has had aorta mechanical surgery in 1998, carotid artery on one side., pace maker etc. Recently was told he has PMR and put on Prednidone of 20 mg. a day and then not tapered off -- abruptly stopped for nearly a week. Then put on 15 mg. for 4 weeks and 7-1/2 for four weeks...after taking the 7-1/2 mg. he ended up in the hospital .. he has had congestive heart failure 4 times in less than a month. Could this be related to the Prednisone not prescribed correctly?" -151848,What causes painful and swollen labia minora?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Cold weather tends to keep us indoors. Too much sitting can cause muscle cramps. So I suggest to get your body moving with some light stretching and exercise.You can also use anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. Warm shower can be helpful. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",I am 60yr. old male fell on ice last Dec. went to emergency rm. thought i broke ribs even though i landed or flipped flat on my lower back.My ribs were ok. However my low back started hurting that night and I was unable to do much but lay and rest for a month. I have made it through summer with mild pain but since cold weather has returned my back is killing me again as well as groin left side I failed to mention the groin injury connected with this incident. -188265,"What are the causes for sticky fluid oozing from skin, eyes and neck after removal of bowel due to cancer?","HIThank for asking to HCMI really sorry for your wife's health issue, and appreciate your concern, even if it is metastatic phase and that does not catch the vital area, and your wife is asymptomatic then I would advise you to just forget it, because metastatic process not always be dangerous, this could halt at certain level without causing any clinical symptoms and that would be the starting of natural remission, lets hope for the good, take care of her, have good life. ",My wife haws stage 3 non small cell cancer. She was treated with radiation and chemo and we were told she was in complete remission. 2 weeks later after a cat scan it was found the cancer has metastasized to her brain. What are her chances of surviving after radiation on this. Any thoughts? Where can I find more answers to my concerns? Thanks -213263,Is Droxyl-250 Dt effective for teeth cavity with swollen cheeks?,"Hello first of all thanks for writing to us, your dad is a copd patient as mentioned by u.therefore you have to understand that lifestyle of such patients are very difficult.and in winter and spring season it worsens.there is no remedy as such except symptomatic treatment.if your father is not willing to visit hospital no problem built a small hospital in ur own house what i mean is get the oxygen cylinders and saline bottles and all such required medicines.these days you get well trained nurse for home care.as per creatine level though its higher than normal level still it can be controllable with proper diet and restrictions. hope i have answered your queries properly ","Please can you give me some advice for my father. He is a 63-year old male with several health issues. He has COPD, Diabeties Type 2, Fibromyalgia in his legs due to diabetic neuropathy, Herniated disks in his back, Stomach aneurym which has been monitored, Has had several mini heart attacks with heart failure ( at this points was hospitalized due to lack of oxygen), Heart blood flow is only working 25% and that lead to a cardiac pacemaker defib put in at Hershey Medical Center about 2 weeks ago and now is experiening heaviness in chest, Shortness of breath while moving around or even sweeping a small amount of the floor, I m very concernd most of all about what he just told me tonight and that was that he stopped taking his Lyrica due to feeling uncomfortable when the medication would start to wear off. He stopped this 2 weeks ago and did not tell his doctor because he is very stubborn. He will not go to the emergency room, I know this. Im very concerned due to his creatine levels being 4.5 to 5.0 for the last 4 to 5 years. He will not get a kidney transplant for several years to be at the top of the list. I need help on what I should do? Just not feeling himself at this point and I see this in him and he has explained some of his symptoms to me. Is he going into kidney failure due to not taking his Lyrica? And should have slowly decreased this medication? He does not want to be on it anymore. Please help, he is everything to me." -166819,What causes pain and burning sensation below the knee?,"when doctors hear painful swollen calf, the first thought that pops in our heads are blood clot- assuming you don't have that as your leg would be red hot and swollen with intense pain upon squeeze, and moving your foot to your ankle- it is also more common in pregnant, obese, female, above forty years olds, on contraceptives, not a young athlete like yourself. for normal cramps from overuse, it is usually based on an electrolyte imbalance. Eating bananas, pickles, stretching, massaging, tonic water, Gatorade all have helped. ",Ok so I swim really competitively and I had really bad cramp in my calf so I shouldn t move it and my calf went really hard and tense. Now it has been left for 24 hours and it is still there but not as bad and it hurts as I walk and it has left a mark! By the way I am thirteen and I am not pregnant. Oh and no one more thing I am limping constantly and my leg twinges when I walk. -59645,Can a viral infection cause fever along with body ache and pressure in the head?,"Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is advise. I think this is sinusitis. You can use Desloratadine as an antihistamine to help inflammation. Also rinse nose frequently with saline water. You can use Otrivine or pseudoephedrine decongestant as nasal spry. Your doctor may prescribe you Corticosteroids spry as Budesonide for it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi, I'm eighteen years old and about two weeks ago, I had a sinus infection that lasted about two weeks with a lot of mucus. The infection was gone for about a week and a half, but in its wake I was left with an odd sensation of intense burning in my nose when laying down or bending over (a lot like inhaling water). This is typically accompanied by headaches and dizziness. In the last few days, my nose has become congested again, but there is rarely any mucus, and if there is, it's clear. Mostly just inflammation. Is this normal? What should I do to remedy this?" -140236,Suggest treatment for severe low back pain,"HelloI think this is due to some aalergic reaction.You should go for ultrasound abdomen and a complete blood count and urine examination.You can take tablet combiflam for pain, pantop-D for vomiting and atarax 10mg.Visit a physician for further treatment.Hope this helpsThanks ","2 weeks ago i started with back ache and it got really bad, now my kidneys are really painfull, dry mouth, thirsty all the time, fatigue, cant sleep, its more painful when i move in bed, no pain urinating, going to toilet less but drinking more, hot flushes, spots on face and never had spots, feeling sick but not vomiting." -77135,Suggest remedies for chronic kidney pain,"Most of the CKD patients are anaemuc because of many reasons like decreased life span of rbc , iron deficiency , b12 / folate deficiency and also due to erythropoietin deficiency( hormone secreted by well functioning kidney).Supplementing erythropoietin is useful in correcting anaemia when all other factors are taken care of....So there is no harm in taking espogen twice weekly but make sure she doesn't have iron Deficiency ...and his BP at the time of injection should be less than 150/90...since it causes hypertensionsupplement other elements with Cap.Nephrofe /Tab.Folvite 5mg. ",hello doctor .my father aged 64 had diabetes and CKD...he was on dialysis before in goa...i brought him to bangalore in manipal..his creatinine is 3.6 doctors told us he does not need dialysis..he is on medication and he is advised inj espogen twice weekly..why doctor? -197455,Suggest treatment for bowel incontinence in a child,No need to worry if tests are normal and there is no other problem. Sometimes temperature decreases on its own. Check the method and thermometer for temperature measurement ,"hi, my son is 3.5yrs old. he has low grade fever around 37.6-37.9celsius for more than one month. all his blood test camo fine. he has light cough. eating, sleeping and playing wel. can u please help me out to identify any possible reason.thanks" -45207,"What causes red, blotchy, rash type patch near to breast?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Your baby may be suffering from sebborhoiec dermatitis most probably. You can try cetaphil cleanser for body wash.You can use hydrocortisone cream, when there is severe redness on limited areas, since it's a type of eczema.Use sebamed anti dandruff shampoo weekly twice. Start using them and meanwhile consult a dermatologist for physical examination.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sandeep Golla ","Hi my 11 months old baby has been having reoccurring rash in the past 10 days or so. At first they were all over her body ( her 6 years old sister had a rash too but that clear completely within 4 days)the bumps reappear in different places typically her hands, upper leg one on the chick and sometimes behind her year and hair line. We have not changed her skin products or laundry products. Some evenings it will not appear but than comes back the next day" -215489,Suggest treatment for abscessed teeth and head ache,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The dislocation of the Condyle could be because of the chronic subluxation of the joint. You have to consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it treated. Surgery is the last option to get it treated. Either eminectomy or capsulorraphy. Initial conditions can be managed by the conservative management by following instructions like not opening mouth too wide, support your jaw while yawning, do not bite hard things. The jaws can be stabilised by splinting with a bandage.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","hi i am maria carmen. am 30, 5'3 and weigh 120lbs.i experienced lock jaw for three times. i didn't suffer any pain. its just that my jaw as if fallout of the socket. my lower and upper teeth didnot meet.so i went to the dr. he just pull down my jaw and just like in a cabinet push it back. i'm so scared to i want to see another dr. who shall i visit to? should i visit a dentist?" -248894,Suggest treatment for swollen and pain in legs,Such injuries need immobilization in plaster cast for 3 weeks.i strongly recommend immobilization in my patients as it is very prone to convert in chronic pain which troubles for many years otherwise. It also requires radiological evaluation to see if surgical intervention is necessary ,"Hello, recently I fell on my thumb and I heard it click very loudly. I can still move it normally but it hurts when I do move it and I did some research and I think I have Skiers Thumb but I am not sure. If there is any way to help treat this and make it better, please help?" -26980,What is the best treatment option for baldness?,"Hello. From your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can see that you have grade 7 baldness with limited donor hair. But, you have also got small, thinned-out hair in the hair loss area. So my suggestion is as follows. You should understand that the result you can expect is not a head full of hair, but enough hair to cover your baldness. It is a one-day procedure. You can get a 2000-grafts transplant in one session followed by the second session six months later if you want. You will require a review on the third day after the transplant and it can then be followed up online. For more information consult a plastic surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/plastic-surgeon ","Hello doctor,I would like to go for hair transplantation. So, kindly advice me about which is the best option." -238155,What are the symptoms of OCD?,"Hello Emily,You are right in diagnosing your problem. The problem is of OCD. For the treatment of this, you have to start with drugs like sertraline. As the severity of symptoms will decrease, u can take sessions of behaviour therapy from your nearest psychotherapist.Thanks. ",hi my name is emily and i want to know if i have ocd i keep having this bad thoughts and i keep having to go back to make sure a loved one is ok also i have to make sure i did something right or said something right and if i touch something i have to make sure i touched it a even number of times and if i dont im scared someone is going to get hurt do i have ocd? -74206,How to get rid of candida yeast infection and get pregnant?,"Hi,Your age is more. Small fibroid will not affect . The tablet will help you in getting good follicle. Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol ",hello i am 34yr old and have a 15 yr child i have only been pregnant 1 time and have been tryn to become pregnant for the last 2rys my MD just gave me a rx of clomiphene 50mg that i just started as of 11/24/13 i do have 1 fibroid but its only the size of a very small marbel but what concerns my is that i have been on my cycel for over 20 days will this rx still work and will it help stop my cycel -31469,Is it possible to get pregnant with Althea pills?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern. Althea pills are combined oral contraceptives also used for control of acne. So when you are regularly taking Althea pills.. without a break ,(except for the pill free week after 21st (last )pill in a pack.) there is no possibility of conception.even if you have unprotected sex....as the pills avoid ovulation which is essential for pregnancy But if you are irregular in pill taking...possibility of Spontaneous ovulation &conception. Thanks. ",hey doc. i already finish my 1st pack of althea pills last april 10 then april 17 i have my period. april 22 i had sex with my partner (unprotected sex) but i have a little bit menses that time. then april 23 i take althea (my 2nd pack) is it possible to become preggy? tnx. and godbless! -24612,What could be the reason for abdominal pain and fever in my baby?,"Hello. The most common reason for repeated infections is low immunity. This is because of incomplete nutrition in food. Please make sure that the meals you give him are proportional to proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins. The second most common cause is cleanliness not well maintained. We may think and feel that we wash their hands and mouth and keep them clean but sometimes we miss by which these infections make way into their body. So please pay attention to the nutrition. Please feel free to contact if any queries. For more information consult a pediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Hello doctor, My baby is 33 months old and is having pain in the abdomen and fever of 102 degrees for the past three days. My baby gets viral fever every month or once in two months. What could be the reason?" -123042,"What could painful pressure below tailbone, fatigue, abdominal pain indicate?",Hi. High doses of Ibuprofen or any other such medicines can cause many problems concerning the abdomen. It can be a simple stomach upset to ulcer formation in stomach. This can be ruled out by endoscopy only. ,"I took an overdose of ibuprofen a few days ago, i was in hospital and they kept me overnight and said bloods were ok. But now i have extreme pains in my stomach area. But not sure if it is my stomach or something else. Could there be damage that they did not see?" -18517,Please explain my abdominal CT scan report in detail.,Hello. Please write back if you have any doubts. For more information consult a family physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hello doctor, A psychological stress-induced gut trauma and insult three years back resulted in a gut inflammation, distention, swelling with and without eating, malabsorption, disturbed gut flora, digestive issues, IBS, and bladder irritation. I am attaching some files. I am looking for a complete reading. Is there anything abnormal with my liver, kidneys, bladder, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, or gall bladder? Are there any tumor, cancer signs, or organ issues? My gut is not the same anymore. Structurally, it is enlarged, swollen, and falls when I lay on a side, unlike three years back when it was always firm and flat. What is the reason behind this? I am a skinny person. I do not have fat on my body. The inflamed gut is out of shape for my normal body. Another thing I noticed in the CT scan, is that the small intestine is bundled up over the bladder, probably pushing against the bladder adding to the bladder irritation. Is it normal?" -219805,"Painful gums, given Sporidex, Pan 40, mouth wash. Mouth and tongue are totally burnt, advised Dologel. How many times to apply ?","Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Bad breath occurs due to plenty of reasons like poor oral hygiene, plague and calculus deposition, GIT disturbances, Sinusitis, tongue coatings, decayed tooth, oral pathological conditions.I would suggest you to visit to a Dentist and get a checkup done.Go for complete mouth scaling and polishing every six months.Develop a habit of brushing teeth twice daily, use interdental toothbrush, floss.Use antiseptic mouthwash rinses twice daily.Maintain a very good oral hygiene.If there are any decayed tooth then get it restored.Avoid alcohol consumption, smoking.Hope this helps out,Regards.. ","Hi! I have a bad breath more than 15years. I have tonsils taken out, my dentist said there is no problem with my teeth and gums . I have been treated for Helicobacter pylori few years ago and when i was using antibiotics I did not have a bad breath. But after the treatment, bad breath came back. I dont know what else to do. Please help!" -48937,What causes horrible pain due to epididymal hypertension?,"Hi, If you are having symptoms of high blood pressure & taking medications, you are recommended to have a thorough cardiac checkup (Lipid function tests, ECG, Echocardiography, CBC, MRI, CT). High blood pressure does not cause co-ordination problems or headaches, these are side effects of some medications taken for hypertension. Co-ordination problems, loss of balance, sudden dizziness may lead to syncope or stroke. Get physically examined, evaluated & treated without much delay. Balancing problems occur in hypertensive crises (180/120), if you have it, you need medical attention. Get connected to your treating physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have been on altace and hydroclorizade for years recently a failure to take the meds which sometimes were needed and sometimes not resulted in a rise of blood pressure from the 130/90 to 184/115 which was felt as highblood pressure new meds were given after a hospital visit and a visit to a regular doctor the balance problem which is not visible to others after trying to stand still in the same spot for a few minutes has not has not gone away and the blood presuure towards the later part of the day has not been lowered below 150 or 160 /95 yet it is at this time that the balance issue seems to be felt and can high blood pressure cause a minor balance problem while trying to stand in one place a mri and a cat scan were done without anything showing will the problem likly go away with additional meds every 12 hours" -197595,Suggest treatment for flea bites on testicles in an infant,Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"hi, Doctor das my daughter sara anytime loose motion. then i give you swreep NAME IS METROGLY, And NEOPEPTINE liquid 3time, she is not digest the food. what can i do. she is 3yrs. old.she was monthly problem loose motion. i will check up last bhakti vendanta hospital . Dr. samrat is a child specialist doctor. but his telling nothing problem . your child is normal. I will give you my child food chapati sabji ,dal rice. and fruit. so what can i do. this problem soultion .so you can help me Dr. Das weight is 12kg." -228613,Will deformed testis low down my sperm count?,Higreetings. maxoza is an antioxidant given to you to improve sperm production.To give a you a better answer we should know your semen analysis report and any problems you are having.Esply we should know the size of testis and any evidence of infections or varicocele. If there is a treatable causes semen parameters will improve after taking maxoza.hope you are convinced. Regards ,"Helo DoctorThis is Mohammed and as Prescribed by my doctor iam taking MAXOZA -L Powder 5mg twice a dailt (Morning & evening) , my question is will it work for me to make my wife pregnant and my sperm count increaseIf you reply me now i will be very grateful to u sir/ mam" -96599,Suggest treatment for a lump on the abdomen,"hello dear thanks for query on HCMwith the history you have given i would suggest you to meet you physician at the earliest , get a complete blood investigation with peripheral smear, ultrasound abdomen and follow the instructions... hope your query is answered ","I have an oblong acorn sized lump in the upper left quadrant. The lump just became noticable over the past few weeks. For months, I have felt an odd sensation of numbness, spasm and brushing of a feather on the skin in the 2"" diameter area of the lump. When I bend over to tie my shoes, I can definitely feel pressure on the lump. At times, the lump is pulsating, especially when I've been active. It is located directed below the middle of my breast about 2"" below my last rib. When in a car, it feels like the seatbelt is pressing on the lump area but in fact, nothing it touching it. There is relatively no pain, unless I have been pressing on the lump." -65894,Suggest medication for itchiness and bruise below knee due to mosquito bite,"Hi XXXXThanks for your query at HCM!I am Dr. Sheetal Verma an Infectious Disease Specialist answering to your query! I went through your query and understand your concern.Cellulitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the skin that is characterized by localized pain, erythema, swelling, and heat. It may be caused by indigenous flora colonizing the skin and appendages (e.g., S. aureus and S. pyogenes) or by a wide variety of exogenous bacteria.Treatment is antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity results.Apply the dressing with antibiotics and get tested. Maintain hygiene.Hope I have answered your question. If you would like some more information I will be happy to provide. You can also write a review for me. Wish you good healthTake care! Wish you best of Health.Dr. Sheetal VermaInfectious Disease Specialist ",MY SON HAD CELLULITIS IN HIS GROIN AREA. ON THE WAY TO THE ER BECAUSE IT WAS BURNING INSIDE THE AREA BURST AND LET OUT BLOOD AND PUS. THE DOCTOR MADE A SMALL INCISION AND DRAINED AND PACKED THE AREA. THE PACKING CAME OUT IN ONE DAY AND NOW ITS STILL DRAINING AND SWELLED AND HARED IN THAT AREA. IS THIS NORMAL? -138879,What causes pain in right side of ribs and back,"Dear friend,whatever you have told us about the problem of your sister it seems that she might be suffering from temporary low pressure causing her light headed from time to time.this can be due to weakness or some undercurrent disease.also another point you have mentioned that she is experiencing pain in the back while breathing.this also can be due to some pathological lesion in the abdomen or chest area.so you please go for a detailed clinical check up and x-ray and ultrasonogram or that region.i think these investigation will easily clinch the diagnosis of thsi condition of your sister.my beat wishes for your sister.thank you. ","Hello , i was just concerned and worried about my sister , today she had to sit down because she felt really light headed she s been feeling like this since thursday..and whenever she breathes, her back starts to hurt , she says the pain comes and go s . so is theyre anything wrong with her , does she need to go with a doctor?, is their anything wrong with her. im very worried!" -66800,How to treat blister under foot causing soreness and swelling?,"Hello,You seem to be suffering from infected sebaceous cyst.Infection in the cyst has made it big in past 8 days.The hole you are describing is called punctumYou need to be given a course of antibiotic to clear the infection and reduce the size.Once the infection is gone in next 7-10 days,you would need a surgical removal of entire cyst.You need to consult a surgeon for this.Thanks ","i have a small cyst on my back that has become painful. my daughter said it looks like it has a hole in it but, nothing is coming out of it. she put a pin into it to see if it would help and was able to put ~ 2.5mm in the opening prior to touching the bottom. the cyst started at ~1cm dia and is now close to 2.5cm dia this has all occurred over the last 8 days. i have tried moist heat and dry heat and cold presses none are providing any relief. what is the recommendation?" -84240,How can high liver enzymes be treated?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns.Well, biliary stones and alchohol are the most common but not the only causes of pancreatitis. It may be caused by metabolic issues such as hyperlipidamia, hyperglicemia or hypercalciemia. Also, some medications may cause it as well so these should be checked by his doctor. . However, at this point it is improtant for him to recover as soon as possible andthen right cause can be established. He should later check his hormonal and calcium levels and in next 2 months have low fat diet.I hope I have answered you queryKindly regards. Wish you a good health. ","Hi my fiance is in the hospitol right now he has pancreatitis...the doctors are not sure why...he doesnt drink excessively and had an ultrasound done to check for gallbladder stones, which came up negative. We have been in the hosp since tuesday night and his amalyse and lipase went down yesterday and now have slightly elevated again...? WHY" -238452,"What does extreme anger, depression, confusion and screaming indicate?","HIwell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, this is not the hallucination but this is phobia, distrust, false accusation, delusion, and these all happened due to anxiety and depression, I would advise you to get way from all these may not be good for baby, hope this information helps. ","im 27 weeks pregnant, 2 years ago i lost my first child to cot death, during this pregnancy ive started to get to a point in my mind where i think im paranoid i think people want me to have this baby for them, i think people dont want me to have the baby they want the baby, like people are watching me everyhing i do trying to point out any reasons they can to make me feel like a useless mother, im scared that people are trying to take away my baby. whats wrong with me?" -246918,What causes pain in the right side of the face with a family history of neuralgia?,"Hello, As the symptoms are severe it is better to go for surgery to fix the problem associated with the spine. You can consult an orthopedic surgeon specialized in spine surgery for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","hello sir s : d-11 vertebrae is shrink in accident. after 25 days i came to know about the pain. i cannot walk and sit for long now. its give me pain. am taking calcium medicines and calcium rich food. since from last 5 months am taking medicine a very very less improvement appeared. is there any treatment like surgery , operation type etc etc. how to get rid of it. help me sir s" -91808,What causes a weird red bump on the side of the head?,"Hello, * Likely to be due to soft tissue lesion as a sebaceous cyst or else with secondary bacterial infection causing pain on touch. * If you can provide me a photo picture of the same in private consultation, I can guide further precisely in this topic. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon ","my husband has a knot on the back, left side, of his neck. Right below the hairline. The surrounding area of the scalp/head is very tender to the touch. he is 62. he has noticed it for 2 days. he initially was feeling sluggish, like he was getting sick. no dizziness or numbness" -237103,Suggest treatment for anxiety and depression during pregnancy,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. This wetting could have become more an obsession than just habit. You should rethink your strategy. Urinal incontinence is to be treated by nephrologist. In your case, it seems just obsession. Learn to ignore those obsessive impulses and your problem should be cleared.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I had to wear nappies for about 10 years due to a prostate problem, and now I just like to wear and wet them. Have I became dependent on nappies? I also have some bladder control loss following a total hip replacement a year ago. This is worse on cold days." -133796,What are the side effects of Myteka 10 mg prescribed for sand allergy?,"Hi,Asthma is due to allergy. The best treatment is to stay away from allergen. SO if not possible and due to frequent attacks controller therapy with inhalational corticosteroids with or without other drugs should be given. If severe acute attack, short acting broncho dilator (inhalation should be given) to prevent acute attack with or without steroid (inhaler or nebulisation). These will help in preventing problem due to asthma.Regards ",My 30yeat old sister died 2weeks ago from an asthma attack she had no plan in place and in the past year she had been in and out of hospital god knows how many times we feel that they didnt do anything for her we need answers how do we go about doin that? A very hurt and upset sister. -191776,What causes pimples during hot weather in a 5 years old?,"Hi,He had any complications during pregnancy, delivery or soon after delivery? Any history of similar illness in family? When there are multiple abnormalities in a child, there is a chance that he is having a genetic disorder. Such cases need a holistic / multi speciality approach that includes a pediatrician, geneticist, orthopedist / plastic surgeon (for limb deformity) and a neurologist if there is developmental delay/seizure. This needs multiple visits and step-wise workup and management accordingly. NIMHANS is a good centre, although bit heavy loaded.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician ","Hello Doctor, I have my nepwhew,he is by born one side of his head area is looks like it is pressed.Also his one of the leg is at the fingers end is not normal.Even he is not able to walk properly.Some of the things are also abnormal.Can we go ahead for a neuro consultant and then a surgeon at NIMHANS. Your suggestions will help us a lot. Waiting for your kind reply. Sandeep YYYY@YYYY Ph:0000" -242113,"What causes pressure in head, extreme confusion and fogginess?","Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Prozac should never ever be given in a case of mania. The first thing that should be done in a mania is withdrawing anti depressant. You may discuss this issue with your psychiatrist. Further you have not mentioned the doses of the medicines. The medicines that you are on except the prozac are good but its likely that the doses are not sufficient. Get the doses confirmed by your treating psychiatrist. Other options are lithium or oxcarbazapine or quetiapine or olanzapine. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy ","i am currently taking depakote,prozac,xanax,adderall,levoxyl. i still fill alot of mania and at times just down and out for no reason. i have hard time sticking to one task. I would also like to know if taking all of these together is more harmful than helpful." -100553,"Suggest treatment for lump in between the pelvis, anus and vagina","Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr shareef answering your query.Many children specially adolescence boys do get this kind of swelling in one or both the peri aereolar tissues below the nipple due to hormonal imbalance which gets ok in due course. In your son's case this has occurred a little earlier. Please do not get worried, and you can also explain gently if needed to your son that it is a nomal physiology which will be ok very soon.Just to inform you and not to frighten you, this condition (known as gynaecomazia) may persist in some boys into their adulthood, and in that case some kind of plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons only might be indicated. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of this problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","My son is 6years old and today I noticed he has a swollen left nipple which can only be described as budding, it is not painful at all, when I gently squeeze the surrounding area it returns to normal and I can feel a small lump but within a minute or 2 it s swollen again, why is this" -92892,Suggest treatment for lump in mons pubis causing pain and swelling,"hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an ENT surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. thyroid problem must be ruled-out as your symptoms (lump and palpitations) are suggestive of it. diagnostics (neck ultrasound and thyroid function testing)and management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","I m experiencing a lump in my throat, although not sore like a cold is coming on. My heart plods in its beating and I feel short of breath as though I m experiencing an asthma attack. I asked my doctor about COPD, but he pinches my fingers and tells me I have good circulation. However, the symptoms persist." -48531,What causes elevation in BP which is not controlled by medications?,"Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to low blood pressure, due to dehydration and sweating. Other possible causes to consider would be an infection and fever. Does she have a fever? Anyway, I would recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests (a resting ECG, blood electrolytes, fasting glucose, complete blood count). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ",my mother was in the garden today. She has had heart rouble in the past and she says that she is shaking. She is considering going to the hospital but is waiting to see if it will stop. Could this be from over exposure from the sun and humidity? -186531,Suggest an alternative of Fragmin to manage blood clotting,"Dear friend, I am terribly sorry to hear about your father and friend. AML is a highly malignant disease with poor survival. but there are different types of AML. I guess the most important step for you to know is, whether it is Type 3 or not( ACute promyelocytic leukemia). This disease has a specific treatment in form of ATRA drug that is orally available, but needs to be taken care under proper supervision. Rest of the AMLs have worse prognosis and are usually treated with very toxic drugs like cytarabine and doxorubicin. bone marrow transplant is also an option. please let me know the type of AML your friend has and I will guide you accordingly. Also let me know if you have any more questions. ","My father passed away from AML (Acute Melogenist Leukemia) at 63 years. My friend growing up, age 42, was today diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and started chemotherapy tomorrow. Can you please explain the difference? Both involve blood and bone marrow as far as I know, correct? Thank you much. No disrespect, but I am on Unemployment right now and have no money to pay for my concerned question. Thanks anyway." -117019,What causes pain in the lower abdomen which sharpens while standing up?,"Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Organs in the pelvis, such as the bladder and reproductive organs, are often where pelvic pain occur.To diagnose is necessary to do some examinations such as xray, urinalysis, blood test. Mean while you can take buscopan tablet to relieve the cramps. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks! ","Hello. I am a 37 year old female. I have been having mild dull achy pain in my lower abdomen for the past 3 weeks. The pain started in my very low abdomen (ovary, uterus area) and now is all the way up to my belly button.I even have pain in my back, however that is not uncommon for me so im not sure if the back pain is from what ever this is or just normal pain for me. I am not in horrible pain but i am very annoyed by all of this. any help is appreciated." -65964,Suggest treatment for dog bite,"Hi, I understand your concern.sinus congestion is usually allergic- the lining of sinuses are inflamed 'the opening for drainage of secretios get blocked- & blocked sinuses / bacterial infection cause the symptoms. * Nausea -It can be due to involvement of internal ear following sinuses through Eustachian tube, Head ache may followed by nausea Psychological tension can cause it. * Dry cough will follow allergy ( leading to eosinophillia)/ infection of respiratory passage . Thanks. . ","For the last week I've have sinus congestion, but luckily no infection (well, nothing has turned green, everything clear). Then about 3 days ago if I sat down to hard or jarred my body somehow I would get this horrible cough that was effective and what came out was white with a little color to it. It only happens about once a day. I've been feeling nauseated since last night, but wasn't sure if that was related to my diabetes. Then this morning I couldn't eat breakfast because of the nausea....I can eat breakfast on my death bed so this is highly unusual. I did manage to drink some hot cocoa. Now I've got pain behind my left shoulder blade." -178957,"What causes fainting, strange seizure where arms got tightened and straightened out?","HelloThanks for writing to HCMMicrovascular ischemic changes(decreased blood supply) in brain typically involves small blood vessels.You need monitoring of conditions that lead to ischemic changes like hypertension,altered lipid profile,diabetes mellitus.You need investigations like routine hemogram,RBS,LFT,RFT,Lipid profile,ultrasound of abdomen.If there is any more physical problems then it should be treated to prevent further progression.Get well soon.Hope i have answered your query.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","I am a 65 year-old white female who recently had an MRI of the brain. Symptoms include numbness and tingling on the right side of my face, my right hand lower part of the right arm, 2 1/2. weeks in duration so far. The MRI showed chronic microvascular ischemic change. What does that mean?" -111451,What could be the reason for tightness and hard to breath?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Anxiety and panic attacks are the likely causes for your symptoms. But better to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. If PFT is normal then no need to worry for bronchitis. It is anxiety and panic attack, responsible for your symptoms. Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions, try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. ","Ok so when I wake up I spit like orange/yellowish saliva and I just noticed it right now before I brushed my teeth. It s been happening for the last few days.Also, I ve been having difficulty breathing and chest pains sometimes and for the last few months but whenever I go to the doctor about it they tell me it s anxiety and everything will be ok but I don t know... I ve had anxiety attacks before and all of this started after a panic attack when I was hyperventalating and having troubles breathing...Please help me, I m worried" -27271,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -39173,Medicine for pimples,"Hi! alexander007alex, Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum, There are lot of creams available in the market for acne right from over the counter(OTC) medicine to prescribed medicines.I wouldn't recommend you any OTC preparation because they don't have any good effect .For prescribed medicines you need to consult a dermatologist .Commonly used medicines are clindamycin ,adapelene ,nadifloxacin creams etc.If acne is sever then you also need oral tablets .Along with this you should use anti acne soaps daily,avoid use of moisturizers on face or any oily stuff on face and never squeeze your pimples. regards, Dr.chawda ",i want to know that is there a cream or medicine that removes pimple i am 15 years old -133742,What could be the remedy for the asthma causing too much of breathlessness and Proair and Dulera inhaler is not of much help?,"Hi,From history it seems that you got episode of acute allergic rhinits due to having some allergy in air.Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or Benadryl to get relief.If require put some decongestant nasal drops.Ok and take care. ","Dear Doctor,Early morning I sneeze continuously almost 1-2 minutes.after that I feel very uncomfort and my nostrils gets blocked.Only after 2-3 hours I could be able to have the normal position. What is all about this and what should I do to get rid off from it." -191983,How can urine infection be correctly diagnosed?,"Hello, You can continue Montek-LC as it will prevent allergic response and provide symptomatic relief. If there is severe distress or wheezing, bronchodilators and steroids may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi, my son is 11yrs old.He had wheezing when he was young. His pediatrician suggested that he take Montek LC tab whenever there is a climate change that triggers his allergic symptoms like wheezing and coughing. I give him montek lc whenever it s humid or cold.he takes it for 6 to 7 weeks a year.Is it safe" -234417,What causes excruciating pain in groin and erectile dysfunction?,DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The incident you are quoting is quite normal. Shampoo and soap entering into genital mucous area is quite common. They do irritate a bit because of the chemicals involved. But they don't harm. The get washed away with water and urine. You did was the area thoroughly and therefore stop worrying. The irrittion might be there for one or two hours. Thats all. Don't worry.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ,Im scared please help im only 12 i accidentaly put shamppo in my penis are on i dont know but it was on the hole bit and i washed the shampoo of with ater then it started to sting i went to take a pee to take it the shampoo out or something but it stung while peeing -141853,Can lower left back pain be due to bladder leakage?,"Hello, I have studied your case.First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading to pain in your back. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it.I will advise you to do MRI spineFor these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Vascular claudication can also lead to leg pain which is common in smokers.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I have extreme lower back pain, excruciating when going from a sitting/lying to standing position.i received tramadol HCL 50 mg tabs from the ER. Can I also take acetaminophen HCI p m with it. You see, I went to bed at night but keep waking up in pain everytime I roll. Thanks in advance for your answer!" -52812,What causes pain around heart area after lifting heavy box?,"Hi,I would advise you to have duplex ultrasound of cervical arteries done, it may cause the symptoms. Also monitor your blood pressure closely.Take care ","I had 4 bypasses in 08, they put me on atenol, lisopril, and simvastatin. After about 3 months of doing fine, I started having same symptoms as before surgery. Mainly getting dizzy when getting up, and exerting myself, even coughing hard, I will get dizzy. I stopped taking the atenol on my own because my blood pressure was good with out it. Also, I cut the lisopril down to 5mg from 20 on my own. I drink more water. I have had a noticable ringing of my left ear for over a year and now it is very loud, and I am loosing hearing in it. I was wondering if the medications could be causing some of these symtoms and or the lack of medications." -153339,Does costochondritis causes sore throat?,"Hello, Consult a fasciomaxillary surgeon at the earliest. The numbness can be due to entrapment of the nerves and has to be corrected. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","my 28 year old son was in a car accident 4 days ago. they did a cat scan for head injuries and said he has broken bones in face and sent to specialist who said he couldn t help him; he needed to go to dentist but he won t because he has no dental insurance. He says his face is numb; who do we see now? He also bruised his left leg, shoulder and arm. today he said he couldn t breathe (he tried to go back to work as a chef) and complained that his stomach hurt and his left shoulder hurt so bad he threw up.His coworkers said he turned blue and he was sweating profusely. he was prescribed antibiotics, and oxycotin but said he ate before he took them." -176360,How to confirm parkinson s disease?,"Hello ! I understand your concern. Physiotherapy is very good for sciatic pain and I strongly recommend you to continue doing that. The signs of nerve root relief would be the relief of your pain , the return to your normal physical activity. The fluttering is not very significant. Your muscles are contracted in this area , due to irritation and may cause this feeling. If very severe pain, and no relief from physiotherapy, I would recommend you to consult with a neurosurgeon.Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka ",I have a severe herniated disc at L5 S1...I have been doing PT for 2 sessions with some relief of sciatic pain but have felt fluttering over my SI..lumbar area...is this a positive sign of nerve root relief...my S1 and S2 nerve roots are impinged by bulging disc...thanks so much for your time. -233015,Why feeling nervous and unable to make eye contact after years of masturbation?,Thank you for query.it is not clear about the morphology of rash exact site distribution etc.it may be due to friction as you have observed or may be due to fungal infection or even herpes infection.clean the area with warm water twice daily.e treatment varies with diagnosis.So consult doctor else You can get back to me for any clarifications with details and photos.Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist. ,hello doc i recently have sex wit my gf....while having sex i feel so uneasy because of friction....i use protection....but after intercourse my penis skin was burning due to friction.... and after 2-4 days i have saw red blister on penis...is it herpes....i dont i have other symptoms of herpes...... -202818,How to check if finger is broken after an injury?,Hi... by what you got I feel that your neice might be having a sort of alergy called angioedema. I do not consider it rheumatoid arthritis as she is having itching over the red ears. More over she is having swollen red feet which could also be due to the same allergic manifestation or angioedema. I suggest you give her available over the counter anti allergic which are licenced in your country. But if she develops respiratory distress or stridor you need to rush her to the nearest Emergency Room.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,My 14 year old niece is suffering from bright red feet and ears that are burning and itchy. She was seen in an urgent care facility last night. They drew blood and prescribed prednisone. The doctor suspected juvenile arthritis or a vascular disorder. Any thoughts? -243955,"Stressed, speaks jiberish while sleeping, nightmares, bit on arm. How to control?","Dear Jagpal Dave, Hi! The best part of your problem is that you really want to solve it and come out of it. From the description that you have given, it appears that you seem to be suffering from an adjustment disorder bordering on depressive disorder. If you leave the previously mentioned medical jargon, you have developed a psychiatric condition, a minor one though, which surely needs some psychiatric help. A supportive psychotherapy will surely help in relieving your problems. I recommend that you should soon get hold of a psychiatrist and start seeking some help. There is no reason to delay, if you already have made some suicidal attempts. Hope I am able to solve your concerns. ","hi docktor , my name is jagpal..im 18. n so i have been loving this girl..for 5mtnh..n she was playng wit me all the time..i love her 100 per. truely i nvr cheat o lie to her..she left me bcuz i found out that its was love triangle..so i cried to her..n i did so many thing to make her come back..bcuz i juz love her so much..i tried to comit sucd .n it nvr hapnd..i cut my self..alot of time..its already 9mthn without her ..n im still in the pain..i cant sleep ..i will get angry very fast.i will start punching my self for no reason.i will get very agresive.i can see her every where ...which ever girl look like her ..i will scrd..i cant breath when i think about her at night..!!! .can u help me what wrong with me..n what is the way to over come ...pls tq" -81148,"Irregular cycles with heavy bleeding, taking ovral to stop bleeding. Had kidney transplanted. Future problems ?","You are having a persistant urinary tract infection which is not getting fully cured because of the stones and possible obstruction.You can get a urine culture and sensitivity done and will need a longer course of antibiotic like a single night time dose of ciprofloxacin 500 mg for 2-3 wks or a month.Also if the stones are causing any obstruction in the urinary tract, they may need to be removed. ","Hi. I m a 33 year old female w/ history of kidney stones , recurrent uti, and ovarian cysts . I am current on cipro, sprintec, naproxen and hydrocone. Symptoms that I have been having are flank pain( lt side radiating around to my abdomen, abdominal pain, HA, waking in severe pain after several hours of sleep w/ muscle ridgity, this pain will go away after movement of body and urination, extreme fatigue, body aches, decreased appetite, itching, depression and some anxiety. CBC, and u/a are normal , Abd ct shows only kidney stones. I feel better on the cipro but once it is stopped my symptoms continue. I know that something is wrong, either with my kidneys or possibly and adrenal gland issue... My main complain is the waking in severe pain with inability to move. I am scheduled to see an internist soon but I was hoping you could maybe shed some light on what may be going on or possible diagnoses I could have him check for." -63521,Is hepatitis C a contagious disease?,"Hello, Thanks for posting in HCM. No it won't harm you by any way. But the stool sample that you were collecting must be now tampered.So whatever the results will be they won't be reliable enough now. I would suggest you to discard the sample and get a new fresh sample with the precautions of not getting water in it.Otherwise there is no harm by inhaling feces.I hope i have answered your query well.Thank you ","Hi, Well I took a stool sample today in a contained but then I realised that I got water in my stool, which is not what the doctor wanted. So I decided to wash the stool out of the container with very hot water from tap and was breathing in the steam while doing this. Can the combination of steaming water and faeces harm me?" -11767,Is the antibiotic prescribed to my dad appropriate?,"Hello. Your father is suffering from acute exacerbation of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) with CAP (community acquired pneumonia) and sepsis. Currently he is on appropriate antibiotics. But, he needs systemic steroids to cope up the exacerbation along with inhaled steroids. Though his x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity) appears normal, CT thorax is suggestive of bilateral consolidation. Sputum culture should ideally tell us the exact bacteria and sensitive antibiotics for it. Supportive treatment like nutrition, supplemental oxygen or noninvasive ventilation must be given. There is no worry as other vital organs are functioning normally. But, definitely he will take time to recover from this exacerbation. He also had tubercular effusion 5 years back, but now it does not seem to be a relapse of TB (tuberculosis). So, no anti-TB medicines are required at present. Definitely it is CAP with COPD exacerbation. Even after he gets well, he should take consultation from pulmonologist for inhaler treatment. Sputum culture report should be sought for at earliest or if not available, fiberoptic bronchoscopy can be performed for taking endobronchial sampling for cultures. Steroids should be tapered in appropriate doses. Bacterial Infection. Sputum culture or bronchoscopic sampling for culture. CAP with sepsis. COPD exacerbation. ","Hi doctor, My father is 76 years old. He has been in ICU for two days as he was diagnosed with LRTI (CAP - community acquired pneumonia). Four years back he had TB. His vitals such as BP, temperature, renal and heart tests are fine. He is not responding to antibiotics and his condition is deteriorating. His saturation has dropped to 82% and put on oxygen. On the third day, he was given Amoxicillin 1000 IV and 5x nebulization and then switched to Piperacillin-tazobactam IV which I have read is for Pseudomonas. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a commonly acquired hospital bacterium. Doctors admit they have not identified the bacteria yet from the sputum culture and told it will take more than 5 days to identify the bacteria. Please help." -85389,"Suggest remedy to reduce alanine transaminase, aspartate transferase",Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. Yes these symptoms may be dut to non functioning GB only. The treatment for which is cholecystectomy that is removal of GBI hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health ,"Can a non-functioning gallbladder (ejection fraction 4) cause hunger/nausea? I get this frequently after eating out...full when I leave but feeling as though I'm hungry 20-30 minutes later. Also, what's your opinion on removing my gallbladder with that ejection fraction?" -206237,Should i be worried as my son is having fever?,"The requisite dose of paracetamol is 15 mg/kg/dose. So for your child 6 ml would be required. So, indeed you need to increase the dose. If the fever is not controlled with paracetamol, meftal P (mefenamic acid) may be tried as it is more potent. But it is a prescription medicine and you should get it prescribed by your doctor.Cough and fever often occur due to certain viral infections. ","Hi doctor,My son is 16 months old and weighs 10.2 kg .He is having fever since yesterday night.I am giving him P125 syrup 5ml. for every 6 hours but the fever is not controlled.Fever is repeating from the 3rd hour itself.Should i increase the dose ? And he is also having cold." -27048,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -52666,What is the prognosis of CHF stage IV?,"Hi ThereHigh cholesterol can lead to high BP which inturn can cause Blackout, but that's probably not a case with you as you are telling your Blood pressure and cholesterol are just slightly raised and you were already taking medicines for that and also following good work out schedule.What seems possible to me in your case in a VASOVAGAL syncopal episode has happened. As a precaution i would like to tell you that dont get up suddenly from bed after lying for sometime, first sit for a min or two and then get up. If even then it happens again then you need to get a NEUROLOGIST opinion personally.I wish you Good Luck ","Dear Doctor, I am 52 years male with good health with family histroy of no any major problems. Since five years back as I am my BP was slightly higher side and cholestrel was slightly higher, I am been taking small doses of medicine. Daily I am walking on treadmill for 30 minutes. Last year I am done full body check with all tests. All resports are normal. Last night When I got up for toilet, when I was approaching toilet suddently I collapsed and fall on the floor, within 2 or 3 second I got got up and I was alright. I do not know this is first time happened to me ? What may be the reason" -66430,Suggest treatment for fever and soreness after treatment for Bartholin s cyst,Brief answerSebaceous cystDetailed answeri appreciate your concernLooking at your history it seems to be a case of infected sebaceous cystyou need not to worry it can be cured completelyin my opinion you should start with a course of antibiotic to eliminate the infection and once it subsided you can go for surgery its a very simple surgical procedure without much of complicationThanks for using health care magichave a nice day ,"i have this bump like a pimple on my neck that has been there for years when it gets to bothering me i will squeeze it and it goes down but there is white smelly stuff comes out, any ideas what it could be i don't have medical insurance so i can't go to a doctor." -69852,Is human embryo vaccine effective than antirabbies vaccine?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease that ranges in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious lifelong illness that attacks the liver. It results from infection with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV),Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a Hepatitis C infected person enters the body of someone who is not infected. Today most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs.Majority of people with Hepatitis C do not have any symptoms. Some people may have mild to severe symptoms which includes fever,fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine and jaundice.Usually symptoms occur with in 6–7 weeks after exposure but this can happen from 2 weeks to 6 months.Thank you. ","Concerning the info that there is no danger in kissing or in sharing dishes with someone who has Hepatitis C: What is the rationale behind it? HCV virus was found in saliva, so the HCV gets into your mouth when you kiss someone who has HepC. And then in the evening when you brush/floss your teeth, the gums often bleed so that this HCV which previously got into your mouth can get into your bloodstream. ==> Why is this not a way how Hepatitis C is transmitted?" -91865,What does a lump near the uvula indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per the narration and my clinical experience co relation, the current condition does not seem any concern with past surgery of femur fracture. * There is possibility of soft tissue lesion (as sebaceous cyst/boil) with secondary infection. * If you can provide a photo picture of the lump, I can guide further. Till that time, an analgesic intake of tablet Ibuprofen 3 times a day after meals will help great. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I broke my femur compound fracture which was a 3 hour surgery twice.25 years ago I m now 50 yrs old and in same exact location it s about the right knee is hard softball size lump and very painfull and hard to walk..what is your opinion -184059,Suggest treatment for stomach cramps in case of rectal cancer,"Hello dear. I have gone through your details. However, it is very difficult to comment on so called tongue like projection without seeing the endoscopic films. The final result will of course depend on the biopsy reports. So you need not to be worry and wait for the report. Thanksregards ","I am a 5o yrs old man. Since I have a history of cancer in my family members [my mother died of Gall bladder cancer at the age of 65 yrs and now my elder brother (55 Yrs) is having stomach cancer], I was advised endoscopy. The endoscopy report dated 7.10.10 suggests in the impression three things – (a) tongue like projection seen proximal to Z line in esophagus, Sample taken and sent for biopsy to rule out Barret’s Esophagus, (b) mild hiatal hernia, and (c) GERD. But I don’t have symptom of stomach pain/ acidity at present. Two years back (first time) and six months back (second time) I had acute stomach pain. USG done (in Feb’10, June’10 and Aug’10) indicated gall stone, for which I took ursodil 300 mg twice daily, along with pantocid, for 4 months, without any improvement. Now I have stopped medication for past one month and made up my mind for surgical removal of gall bladder. At present I am taking medication for cholesterol ( Atorva 10 mg). I don’t have any symptom of acidity or heart burning. Sometimes, occasionally, I have acidity after reach food. In 1998, I had hear burn and hiccup problems. After endoscopy, I was diagnosed as having distal esophagitis (there was multiple superficial ulcerations in the lower 1/3rd of esophagus. It was treated and I was OK within 1.5 months of medication. I am worried about the findings of the current endoscopy. Please guide me how to go about it. Can the tongue like projections be cured by medication? The local doctor has prescribed Nexpro tablet 40 mg once daily, which I have not started yet. I want to take a second opinion before starting the medicine for long period. The local doctor has also advised for repeat endoscopy after 3 months. I want to know whether, the tongue like projection in the esophagus can be cured by medication. Please guide me as to how I should handle my current health issues relating to my endoscopy report." -116487,What are the side effects of using narasimha rasayanam for weight gain?,"Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a normal condition during menopause. I suggest to continue the medications that you are using as prescribed by your doctor. I also suggest using a moisturizer for local application and drink a lot of liquids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","hello, I have been taking this pill for about 6 months now as a solution to heavy, irregular periods associated with perimenopause. Lately I have noticed that the skin on my thighs and abdomen has become unusually dry. Is this a normal side-effect of the pill or is it more likely to ba associated with dropping oestrogen levels? many thanks" -149869,"Pain in throat, low energy levels 8 weeks post surgical removal of thyroid. TSH levels fine. Suggested testing for hashimotos for imbalanced blood. Explain","Hi,Thanks for writing in.Baker's cyst is a benign swelling in the popliteal fossa (back of knee) region due to collection of fluid in sac like structures (bursa) around the knee joint. They are usually self contained and appear as a swelling between muscle tendons at the knee joint. On rare occasions the cyst can rupture. Bigger cysts need to be surgically removed and smaller cysts can be observed for a while for symptoms to develop and increase in size.In your situation, the cyst might be causing pressure symptoms on the venous drainage of the leg. This is mentioned in the report. Your surgeon will examine you completely and then decide on the course of treatment as per your symptoms and after a venous Doppler of your lower limb.Hope this helps. ",i have a ongoing health condition for an number of years i was diagnoses with veinous stasis and i am now having a hard time getting around due to this leg condition i just recently had a ultrasound and the results were that i also have a bakers cyst behind my kknee is this cyst connected to this veinous stasis what type of doctor trears a bakers cyst? i was told to go to a rothopediset doctor for this cyst is this the correst doctor to go to see for this??? -72970,Is the sperm count normal for conception?,"Hi welcome to health care magic.I have gone through your question.As your both reports are normal and still not conceiving means it is unexplained infertility. As many couple now a days suffering from this.I would advise you to do intercourse in fertile period on alternate days. Do yoga, take healthy food, avoid stress.Yes you can conceive during travelling. Its totally safe.Take care.. ","Hi, I am 30 years old, me & my husband trying for a baby from last 3 years. My husband works in the ship & he comes for 2 months vacation, so we get only 2 months together.We both have done all our test & its normal, still i have not conceived, & is it safe to travel when we are trying to conceive? My husband is at home for vacation right now.may i know the reason wat is the problem? Please help" -112045,What could cause breathing problems on flight?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.You are having bleeding tendency. And for this we need to first rule out platelet function abnormalities. Platelets are blood cells, help in prevention of bleeding. So better to consult hematologist and rule out platelet related disorders.Another possibility is lung related diseases. Hemoptysis (coughing out blood) is seen in following lung conditions.1. Tuberculosis2. Pneumonia3. Bronchitis4. Cancer.So consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and CT thorax to rule out all these causes. ",Hi. I ve been coughing up streaks of blood since February. It comes and goes nothing major maybe once a week that s it. My tongue is discolored a little and has white patches on both sides. And my throat constantly feels like something is stuck. I ve been extremely week and fatigued. I ve had bleeding for 3 yrs now through bowl movements and vomiting but both have just disappeared since I started coughing it up. Two and a half yrs ago I was diagnosed with anemia but found nothing through upper and lower GI. I went to a doc 2 weeks ago and he didn t check much but said now I don t have anemia but he thinks its insomnia. Can anyone help me and give me an idea if there s something I can take to get rid of all of these or what test I should have done to figure out what is going on? -211173,What causes mild headache With fever in patients with typhoid fever?,"Hello. I just read through your question. The symptoms you describe sound like a stomach virus. These can last a few days before resolving on their own. The most important task is to make sure he stays well hydrated. If he dehydrates (ie: doesn't urinate for 24 hours), you would need to take him yo the ER. His food intake may decrease, but as ling as takes fluids and maintains hydration, you can avoid the ER visit. ","My grandson, He 4yrs old has a fever with upset stomach and has a headache and I have been giving him Tylenol for fever and nausea meds but it isn t getting any better. Everyone just says its a bug and needs to run its course. should I take him to ER?" -103778,What causes gurgling sensation in lungs?,"Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Guidelines for better recovery- Continue current antibiotics .- Give her plenty of liquids & balanced nutritious diet .- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day- Avoid excess sugar , oily , spicy , dairy fat .- Make her more ambulatory till possible with light exercises , deep breathing and YOGA for faster recovery .Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing your toddler fine recovery .Regards . ",My daughter had an upper respiratory infection where the drainage has gone into her stomach causing her stomach pain. She is currently taking Amox/K clav for this. She has been taking this since Friday night. Now she has pain in her lower calf where it turns into the achilles tendon. It is a little swollen and painful to pressure. Should I be concerned? She has been inactive for the past 2 weeks--lying on the couch mainly with a little walking yesterday and some today. Thanks -207473,"Suggest treatment for headache, fever, stomach ache and sore throat",Hi...I have just gone through your question. I have these possibilities in mind - 1. Complex Partial Seizures.2. Transient Ischemic Attacks.3. Intermittent Ischemia of the retinal artery.I suggest you get an EEG and MRI brain done and get it done after getting him evaluated by your pediatrician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My 11 year old son has been complaining today of feeling light-headed. He says everything seems to go light and then darkens....and then it stops and sits and feels better but tired. He has even had complaints of it happening when he is sitting and laying still. He has had no other symptoms today except for a complaint of a headache just at the very end of this evening. Earlier I checked his blood sugar and it was 82. In years past he has fainted 3 different times but they all were related to blood or getting shots. (He hasn t fainted in 3 years and has never complained of light-headedness like this before today) What could it be? Thank you, Melissa" -117284,Suggest remedy for sharp pain in abdomen with red vaginal bleeding,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe abdominal pain with acid reflux. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux ( as you also mention ) , heart burn and IBS . I would suggest you eat light and non spicy , take antacid after every meal , take light walk after every meal , take small and frequent meal , elevated your head while lying down and eat atleast one hour before going to bed . If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound , stool test or physical examination . Doctor may prescribed omeprazole or ranitidine along with laxative and ornidazole . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I have been having severe stomach pains in the upper left abdomen area under the lower ribs soon after eating late afternoon/evening. I notice this more often after eating spicy/more acidic foods, but does not feel like heartburn/acid reflux. These are sharper pains and sometimes radiate to the lower, middle part of the stomach after a period of time. Sometimes these pains are accompanied with a nauseous feeling as well." -49441,How to treat fluid leak on the left ankle after an open heart surgery?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Above symptoms can be doe to a wide range of diagnoses ranging from anemia to anxiety disorders. She needs an extensive history and blood work. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I m inquiring re my daughter: She is currently experiencing rapid pulse with normal activities: lying in bed, standing, sitting. This along with sleeplessness for more than 1 month, not sleeping more than an hour each night. She feels anxious when the pulse is fast...91-116. She has a normal pulse rate in the low 70 s. She is a 43 yo female. Also she has had a low grade elevated temperature...99-100.2 per ear scan. She had a recent cellulitis below the right eye on the maxillary area. This was treated by two different antibiotics (oral) and steroid. She was using a topical antibiotic (OTC neomycin) but developed an allergic response which spread to the upper/lower eye lids. This has subsided considerably. Prior to the cellulitis she experienced a stone in the left parotid gland. Antibiotic had been given for this as well. The area is minimally swollen (1 month plus) presently. She has gone to the ER, Walk-in clinics and finally her primary care physician. Most of the episodes occurred while her PCP was not available for a routine appoinment. Blood work by her PCP came back negative for hyperthyroidism (she may have had a reaction to the iodine contrast with the CT scan while evaluating the cellulitis and subsequent eye infection. Today she is exhausted, persistent elevated pulse, awakens her when she does finally falls asleep, shortness of breath and anxiety. I encouraged her to go to the ER for a workup of the presenting symptoms. She is in IL and I am in TN traveling home to TX." -17450,How to treat my mother's sigmoid colon ulcer?,Hi. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, My mother, who is 45 years old, has ulcers in the sigmoid colon for the last 15 years. The problem got reduced in the past two years, but, it started again now. She is having white sticky stools and pain in the left lower abdomen. She is also facing trouble with passing urine. She consulted a local doctor and used the medicines of urinary tract infection. Since then, the condition got worse. She is taking Pre pro, Traxol 200 mg, Menopace, EstroG, Spasmodart and Rantac D. Please help." -117551,"Suggest treatment for severe cramps, headache and abdominal pain","Hi, I did review your concern.I believe you are going through a phase that many girls go through after their first sexual experience. Since it is new experience and you are worried about pregnancy you feel like vomiting. If condom was used and it did not burst inside and was removed safely without any semen leak there is no need to worry about pregnancy. Also you do not feel morning sickness 3 days after sexual intercourse in case of succesful fertilization. It takes 10-15 days for those symptoms to start. So do not worry and in case of doubt get a pregnancy strip test done in 3-5 days. i hope this helpswish you all the best and happy healthy life. ","I lost my virginity on teusday and i used condom so its been 3 days now. I feel pain in my lower stomach and now i feel a bit dizzy, and i feel like i want to vomit but it doesn't come out. My stomach also rumbles. So i don't know if am pregnant and am really worried. Please help me" -182367,"Intermittent pain and numbness in right hand, prominent on lying down, tingles on exhaling, eases on inhaling. What could it be?","Hi Thanks for your query. I dont know what mediactions your grandmother is taking. If it is clearly proved to be tuberculoma then anti-tubercular therapy with proper drugs and dosages should be continued along with close monitoring of her symptoms, physical well being and blood parameters especially liver function testing. For that i will suggest you to consult a pulmonologist for better opinion. Again it is better to also fix an appointment to a neurologist to exclude other neurological causes of such symptoms like cerebellar disorders. An MRI brain should be done if not done yet. If the symptoms are persistent irrespective of adequate treatment then surgical excision of tuberculoma should be considered. Our approach should be step by step. Thank you. ","doctor , i dont know how to explain the diseases of my grandmother as doctor declared she has brain tuberculoma? and on that basis they treated her but their is no use of any kind of medicines so please help me she as such symptoms loss of apetite, dezziness, loss of balance and she likes to sleep as she feels well in that condition my grand father is so worried about my grandmother so they changed the doctor for second opinion but their is no improvement in her health , she is not able to walk now please reply as early as possible" -145107,My wife is suffering pain in lumbar region. Ovarian cyst does not appear in USG of ovary,"hello, welcome to health care magic burning sensation in stools is due to over indulge in spicy food,vinegar,chilli,junk food,fried food,,even over eating of pickles can cause this ,,only one home remedy drink one glass of lauki juice ,,is sufficient for this. take care payal ",I have been having a series of burning stools. After I pass these stools I still feel the burning sensation for serveral hours. I have also been experiencing a low back pain for several days. I went to my docor and he has done both a urine and stool tests. Both tests came back negative. I have not had any blood in my stools. What can cause this? -26289,My premature baby pooped 10 times in the last 24 hours. Is it a sign of loose motion?,Hello. Please find your answers in the same order as the questions asked: For more information consult a paediatrician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ,"Hello doctor, I need a detailed medical advice regarding my son's medical condition. My baby was born on the 19th last month, but he was premature. He was born at 29 weeks. His birth weight was 1.26 kg. Due to his preterm birth, the baby was in NICU for 45 days and got discharged. During birth, he had RDS and a surfactant was given and later supported with CPAP for five days. Feeding was done with OG tube and slowly shifted to oral feed after 25 days (spoon feeds). Initially, he had feed intolerance, but he is fine now. NN jaundice was diagnosed and phototherapy was given. At discharge advice, weight: 1.89 kg, height: 45 cm, HC: 30 cm, breastfeed on demand, spoon feed every 2 hours. Medications: Caffeine 9 mg (now stopped), multivitamin drops (D3 and A to Z), Domstal suspension 0.5 ml, iron supplement 0.4 ml.As of today, he is 65 days old and his weight is 2.42 kg. In the last 24 hours, he is passing more liquid stools and not like a paste. His usual pattern is one to three stools per day. But, in the last 24 hours, he pooped at least 10 times and most are a bit watery. He is exclusively breastfed. No formula is being given. Is it a sign of loose motion? If so, what should be done? During his stay at the hospital, he caught a mild cold. His doctor gave him nasal saline drops and we are using it. It has been almost three weeks now and the baby is slightly coughing. One week back his pediatrician told no medication needs to be given and it will go away. He makes a lot of noise while sleeping. How to treat this cold and cough in a preterm baby? Will this lead to any other complication? His feeding is a challenge. He likes breastfeed, but sucks only for three to four minutes and falls asleep. If we try to wake him up, he is not active to take the further feed and within the next 30 to 40 minutes, he will wake up and demand feed. Due to this frequent feed, my wife gets really tired. Spoon feed he is taking but that too not as expected. He is passing urine well. My concern is whether he will drink enough milk when put on the breast? What should be the pattern to follow? He frequently makes a lot of grunting noises. We are much worried and doubt if it is because of any pain or discomfort. Are these sounds and moves normal?" -4344,Will crowded optical disc lead to NAION?,"Hello. I reviewed your history and the photos of the retina attached to the question. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The fundus picture does not appear like disc at risk and hence no need to worry about it. In the fundus photo, the disc is showing is peripapillary atrophy surrounded by the tesselated background of the retina. These changes are commonly seen in myopia. People with a small disc with crowding of nerve fibers are at the risk of development of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy, called NAION. The compression of the small capillaries at the optic disc because of overcrowding will result in ischemia resulting in NAION. In your case, the fundus picture the disc does not appear like a disc at risk. Hence no need to worry. Hope the information is helpful to you. ","Hello doctor, The question I have is concerning the retina photographs that I have attached to this question. From those can you tell if I suffer from a condition known as ""disc at risk"" or ""crowded optical disc""? I understand that it is possible for people with this condition to suffer from non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) when also taking ED medication. I have had an eye test done but the person who did the test could see no problem with my eyes but seemed unaware of crowded disc or NAION. I am 60 years old, not taking any medication and no previous history of eye problems or NAION." -158291,What causes numbness on the thumb?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You may have a situation called shoulder bursitis. To relieve pain use ice compresses, rest, anti inflammatory and pain medication such as Ibuprofen and Codein prescribed by your doctor. All the best. ","For almost a year I have been dealing with shoulder pain. The pain is often a dull achey feeling that causes my shoulder to be uncomfortable and it often feels stiff. Recently the pain has been more jabby at the top at the bottom of my traps. I ve noticed that my shoulder often makes cracking noises when it gets stretched which aren t painful but are new. I also noticed recently that it is incredibly hard for me to raise it straight up despite it being my dominant arm. It gets stuck and hurts too much to raise it more and needs outside help, but my other arm has no problems with being raised straight up and down in the air" -199500,Suggest treatment for sensitive breathing and cough in children,"Hi,Welcome To Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern regarding to your child’s health.The method which you used to check your child’s sugar level that was for random blood sugar. As it is 53, it is very less than normal range of random blood sugar. So, it is called hypoglycemia and it is little bit a dangerous condition.In hypoglycemia, child cannot live in normal condition. But, according to your question, I feel that your child would be normal at your friend’s home after getting the number 53 in glucometer. So, I think that glucometer might be doubtful and is not showing proper result. So, immediately consult your pediatrician to check blood sugar level in the body of your child and also tell him about this result of glucometer of 53 number without doing wait even for a day. After doing all these things, I hope your child will get well sooner and please share your review about my answer on healthcare magic.Take Care,Thank You.From:- Dr. Nupur Shah ",My son who just turned 4 years old is always constantly wanting water. My mom thinks he has diabetes so tonight we were at a family friends house and checked his sugar levels with our friends diabetes kit. His number results were at a 53. Is that normal? -8979,What can be the reason for the redness and tiny white dot in my eyes?,"Hello. It appears to be allergic conjunctivitis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Start with, 1. Moxifloxacin plus Loteprednol eye drop four times a day for three days then taper it to two times a day for the next three days then decrease it to one time a day for the next three days then stop. 2. Olopatadine, 0.2 percent eye, drops two times a day continuously. 3. Refresh tears eye drop six times a day continuously. 4. Tobramycin eye drops four times a day for the next seven days. ","Hello doctor,About a week ago, I started feeling like an eyelash was inside my eye, and I rubbed my eye all day until I reached home. I could see my eye was very red, and around the cornea, there was a tiny white dot, the discomfort did not stop. A week later now I have one more dot, and my eyes are still very red and the I feel that there is something is in it, what could this be?" -92578,Suggest treatment for a lump inside the lip,"Hello,Thanks for your post on HealthcareMagic.I carefully read your query and able to find out your point of concern.Dont worry it's not a serious issue to get worried.I think it is a mucocele, caused due to local trauma.Mucocele are formed by accumulation of mucous from trauma to salivary duct.Usually it is not harmful and spontaneously resolve on their own after a short time, and you can rinse the mouth thoroughly with salt water for two to three times per day for few days to augment the process.If persist for long time then you can go to a dermatologist for laser treatment or surgical excision.I think it will help you.Wish your good hralth.RegardsDr. Atique ","hello doctor m 24 year old bachelor, a few days back a lump appeared inside my lower lip wall it is whitish n light jelly like in colour.. though it does not cause any pain but its quite disturbing... m a regular tobacco user until this tiny lump appeared.. m worried please suggest what it may be" -89458,"Have cholengeocarcinoma, liver mass, ascites. Low albumin, high liver parameters. Treatment?","Hello!Thank you for the query.Ileum removal has nothing to do with the gallstones. This is not true. Your gallstones in the neck of the gallbladder can be dangerous. It seems that it has stuck there. This sooner or later will cause an inflammation and pus accumulation. Pus presence in the gallbladder can cause its perforation what is very dangerous. That is why it should be removed as soon as possible.The other thing is your stool problems after large intestine surgery. This might be caused by narrow intestines junction or adhesions. Please consult your surgeon, get gallbladder removed and junction checked during one surgery.Hope this will help.Regards. ","Hi, I have multiple gallstones & Non-mobile calculi in the neck of my gall bladder. Neck calculi measured 1.4cm. CBD was undilated. Gall Bladder was well distended. What does this mean? Is this dangerous? I live in pain with nausea & become very ill for 3 days at a time with unbearable pain in the top of my back which radiates from the centre of my chest. This pain is how I managed to get the CT & ultrasound done. Also I vomited alot of blood the other day....Is this a symptom of my gall bladder? My stomach feels like it has a slab of wood inside when I sit & is constantly bloated & hurts. I not long come out of remission from colon cancer (stage 3). Had a right haemocholectomy & my ileum removed also. Have B12 injections now & live on laxatives as my bowel doesnt work. The more fibre I eat the worse my constipation. I heard having the ileum removed ccauses gall stones...Is this correct?? I just want my body to work and be happy!!! I saw my doctor last week, I got no answers but finally after 9 months of suffering a letter been sent to the surgeon for gall bladder removal...up to 2 yrs waiting list! Is my gall bladder/stones dangerous from stone/calculi in the neck? Thanks...... Tanya" -83902,Does enlarged liver lead to pain in the rib?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I canWell, these are typical signs of jaundice and treatment depends on exact cause.Jaundice is usually sign of certain liver disease and high bilirubin value. Causes of jaundice vary from non-serious to potentially fatal. Levels of bilirubin in blood are normally below 1.0 mg/dL (17 µmol/L) and levels over 2-3 mg/dL (34-51 µmol/L) typically results in jaundice. High bilirubin may be due to liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, infections, medications, orblockage of the bile duct In the developed world the cause is more often blockage of the bile duct or medications. Blockage of the bile duct may occur due to gallstones, cancer, or pancreatitis. Medical imaging such as ultrasound is useful for detecting bile duct blockage.Treatment of jaundice is typically determined by the underlying cause. If a bile duct blockage is present surgery is typically required, otherwise management is medical.Medical management may involve treating infectious causes and stopping medication that could be contributing. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ","hi, i have been experencing yellow eyes and my urine is tea color dark. The docor did an ultrasound on my liver and he said it was enlarged and my antibodies in my blood is high. And when you push in on my liver it is really tender. My ast and alt is up in my blood test. Gallstones run in my family also. what do you think" -183946,Can calcium and vitamin B be taken for fluttering heart beat?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Your brother has parkinson's disease. DBS( deep brain stimulation) is approved in treatment of parkinson and essential tremor. There is also the potential for neuropsychiatric side-effects, including apathy, hallucinations, compulsive gambling, hypersexuality, cognitive dysfunction, and depression. However, these may be temporary and related to correct placement and calibration of the stimulator and so are potentially reversible.However incresing of essential tremor is not known side effects. He should check the eletrode placement also. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",My brother had DBS surgery for Parkinson s 5 months ago. As a result he is getting more tremors - like nothing he had before. He saw a doctor today who feels the DBS may have sparked a underlying essential tremor condition (our father had essential tremors). Have you ever heard of anything like this? -52649,What causes fluctuating BP readings through out the day?,"Hi KhushiI think Dr Gopi didnt got your question unfortunately, this is Dr Bhanu here and i will try to solve your query. After going through the medical details provided by you i would like to tell you that as your father has a TRIPLE VESSEL DISEASE along with diabetes, high cholesterol as well as Hypertension a BYPASS surgery is advisable as his heart function is good which will give his surgery an added advantage of good recovery.Lifestyle changes, yoga, exercises these all can slow down the disease process they will not revert it back to normal neither does any medicine can.With blockages of 70 and 80% its advisable to go for surgery before it becomes a total occlusion and cause a Heart attack. Carry on with the on going medicines till you decide.I wish Him Good Health ","Respected Dr. Gopi, My name is Khushi, I currently reside in Sydney, Australia.The reason for this query is - I would like to find out if the damaged arteries can be unblocked through medications ?My father has blockage in 3 arteries (50%, 70% and 80%), he has Diabetes, Cholesterol and Blood Pressure problems.He was admitted in the hospital 2 weeks ago, got his angiography done, and by looking at all the results and tests, the doctors and cardiologists in Australia strictly recommends Bypass surgery.However, we consulted 2 cardiologists - Dr.Ramesh Kapadia from Ahmedabad, Gujarat and Dr.Harinder Singh Bedi from Ludhiana, Punjab who reckons my father's heart is pumping normal and there is no need for surgery and the change in his lifestyle and diet including yoga and exercise would cure the coronary artery disease.As a result, we are now in a dilemma as to what decision we should make.He is a vegeterian and has been an Athelete throughout his life.Few medications he's on at the moment - LIPITOR(cholesterol), Diabex, Diamicron, Coveram, Ikorel, Metoprolol..If you require his reports and tests results, pics of his angiography, I'm more than happy to forward them on to you.Your assistance, advise/suggestions in this matter would be greatly appreciated.Awaiting for your response.Please email me directly to - YYYY@YYYY or YYYY@YYYY Kind Regards Khushi Shah" -104864,Suggest remedy for cold and cough with breathing difficulties,"Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is in relation with respiratory congestion from bacterial or viral infection .* Suggestions for better recovery .- Drink plenty of liquids .- Gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil 3 times a day .- Avoid exposure to pollen or dusty environment .- Use face mask liberally when needed .- Tessalon pearls , tab. tylenol ( 500 ) mg for symptomatic relief .- Avoid smoking in any form .Hope this will help you for sure .Welcome for further queries .Regards dear take care . ",I had an upper resp. infection a few weeks ago which seems to have improved. Now I have a deep cough (meaning that I have to keep coughing and pretty hard for the sensation to stop) that gets really bad when I lie down. Now my head is beginning to hurt when I cough as well. I don't have any more congestion or a runny nose. I do still cough up gunk though. -133774,Is it possible that sputum culture become positive even as the smears is negative?,"Hello,Omnacortil contains a steroid Prednisolone.It is safe to use steroids in children.Prednisolone is recommended for childhood asthma.Early Steroids use reduces hospital admissions and can prevent symptom relapse.We prescribe steroids to gain prompt control of inadequately controlled acute asthmatic episodes.They are also useful in long-term prevention of symptoms in severe persistent asthma as well as for suppression, control, and reversal of inflammation.Thus nothing to worry about the steroid use at this age. This is the usual treatment for pediatric asthma.Hope this helps.Please write back for further queries.Wishing you good health. ","Hi, My daughter of 3years has been prescribed with childhood asthma by my pediatrician.She has been prescibed Omnacortil forte 4ml twice a day,but i am not sure if such steroids are safe for my child.Last month also we had given her Omnacortil for 4-5 days." -239199,What causes sleeplessness?,"HiThanks for choosing healthcaremagic.I have read your query carefully and understood that you are having symptoms like low/depressed mood, crying spells, anger & irritability, feeling lonely, not able to enjoy previuosly pleasurable activities like going out with friends.I would like to let you know that your condition is strongly suggestive of depressive episode. In my opinion your condition needs detailed assessment.I would advice you to visit psychiatrist near you.In depression , patient tries to search for the reason for his condition. Although patient doesn't acknowledges that its a biological illness. Hope I have answered your query, let me know if you need any further information.RegardsDR. ASHUTOSH SINGH ",helloi dnt knw how 2 start......n wht 2 say..only thng i cn say is am nt fne my mental condition is nt goood. feel lke crying in a louder voice.untolerable anger feel lke 2 finish of my self.my mind is nt stable my decions r nt stable......feelin vry alone.prblms is i dnt knw whether my prblm is exactly a prblm r nt......nt exactly financial n nt lve... i knw i cn handle myself bt am still in a depression........cn u plz help me out..i dnt feel lke sitting wid frnds n going out il b fne til afternooon i dnt knw wht happens 2 me whn d evening strts.pz dr help me out -225394,What causes erection problems during intercourse?,"Hello, As per your history, it may be angiokeratomasFor that no need to do any active management. Kindly watch for symptoms like bleeding In that case you may require laser surgical intervention after surgeon consultation. Avoid harsh cosmetic products Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... yes i have a purple vein on the head of my penis , it use to be white it apears last october in white color and now is blue purple. what is the cause , any treatment or effects ?" -172686,What causes mild tremors in the head?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Those symptoms could be in the setting of an infection, involving the tooth, the ear or the parotid salivary gland on that side. Naturally it is hard to say without being able to physically inspect you. I would suggest seeing your primary physician, a dentist or an ENT specialist for a more specific diagnosis and treatment. I hope to have been of help. ","Hi, I had stabbing pains on and off yesterday on right side of head. Very painful which resulted in me going to bed early. No analgesia worked either.I then woke up today to the same but my right gland in my neck is swollen and very painful to touch. Also my ear feels sore.I also have HHT hereditary telantengesia" -618,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -225037,Suggest treatment for aligospermia,"Hello, Nerve damage is known as neuropathy. Diabetes and multiple sclerosis (MS) are among the diseases that can cause nerve damage and affect the feeling in the penis. Peyronie's disease, a condition in which scar tissue called plaque forms in the penis, can also affect sensation. Talk to your urologist for detailed investigation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","31 years old, 5ft7. recenetly found out i have scolosis and im a bit stressed. but before this my penis has been numb and still is has been for around 8 month or more no sensation when having sex also penis seems to of deflated it doesnt look its normal size/self" -223062,"What causes sweet smelling sweat, excessive thirst and frequent urination?","Hi thanks for using healthcaremagicSugar value of 380 is really high,it has to be treated properly.High blood sugars can cause acute(sudden)complications or chronic(late) complications.Acute complications like sever dehydration and its complications,infections,blurring of vision,sever lethargy etcChronic complications include Vascular complications(small vessel and big vessel).It is called diabetic retinopathy(eye),diabetic nephropathy( kidney),diabetic neuropathy(nerves).It can also cause cardiac and brain problems.To lower the sugar values we have to take proper treatment like drugs and if necessary insulin.It depends on the type of diabetes .Hence please consult a doctor and take his advice.Thank you.... ","My boyfriend just took his blood sugar by pricking his finger and it is 380. He has not been keeping track or taking his meds for quite a while due to lack of insurance- he does have some of his meds left , but I want to know what can happen when it is this high and what we can do to get it lower" -217400,How can one get a perfectly arranged teeth through medication?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have root fragment left in extraction socket yes it get infected and cause pain and infection, it can cause periapical Abscess also. Consult dentist and go for radiograph And if fragment is left there go for Extraction of left fragment . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day Hope this will help you. ","A dentist pulled my tooth but left fragments in the gum and I believe it is infected. I am in a lot of pain and taste it in my throat. I don't have insurance and I am self employed, so money is tight. I am afraid that this infection will go to my heart.I'm sorry, I'll pay toward treatment but not for a question. Thanks anyway. I'll go to the ER." -129561,How can allergic rhinitis be treated?,"hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.Main causes are:-• Cigarette smoke• Air pollutants• Swimming in the pool treated with chlorine• Air travel – too is a risk factor for exacerbation of sinusitis since the air pressure changes. Take caution and some medicine during air travel• Rainstorm and damp weather – Symptoms of sinusitis worsen before a rainstorm due to changes in air pressure. Protect yourself during windy and rainy seasons.• Dust, mould, pollens or any known food allergies; know your allergies with the help of your doctor• Curds, banana, ice-cold drinks, beverages• Frequent head baths• Mosquito repellentsHome remedies for headache and sinus:-• 1 tsp crushed garlic, 1 tsp turmeric powder and 2 spoon honey mixed together – once or twice daily (ginger can be used in place of garlic), garlic juice can be used instead of paste.• Lemon juice with honey.• Orange juice with warm water.• Ginger juice ½ spoons with honey 1 spoon – 3-4 times daily.• Ginger powder ½ spoons with jaggery 1 spoon – 3 to 4 times in a day.• Basil-ginger decoction / infusion – Boil 1 glass full of water with – 8-10 leaves of basil leaves (Tulsi), 8-10 crushed powder of pepper, 15-20 grams of sugar candy, ginger – small piece crushed. When the ingredients reduce to half, strain it through a sieve or a sterile cloth and consume warm.• 1 teaspoonful cumin powder with 1 tablespoon honey – twice daily.• ¼ tsp cinnamon powder with 1 tsp honey – once or twice daily.Yoga aasanas for sinus and headache:-•Practice Pranayama and Kapal Bhati (forced exhalation techniques) – They will not only help you to breathe ease and maintain a good oxygen levels in your lungs and tissues but also help in eliminating the stagnant morbidity from your sinuses.•Meditation for at least 10 minutes daily in Padmaasan.•Perform these asanas regularly – Janu-shirasana, Ardhamatsyendrasana, Dhanurasana, Chakrasana, Shalabasana, Bhujangasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Matsyasana, Shavasana – as per your comfort.Useful Ayurvedic medicines for Sinus and Headache:-• Dashamula kashayam.• Dashamulakadutrayadi kashayam.• Guggulutiktakam kashayam.• Pathyakshadhatryadi kashayam.• Varanadi kashayam.• Amritottaram kashayam.Take these decoctions with equal quantity of waterDosage:- 10 to 30ml.Ayurvedic tablets used are:-• Kanchanara Guggulu.• Laxmi vilas ras.• Mahalaxmi vilas ras.• Chitrakadi vati.• Tribhuvana kirti ras.• Anandabhirav ras.• Shirastoda vati.• Shirashooladi vajra ras.Hope i was helpful.Stay healthy and Believe in Ayurveda. ","Hello. I have been feeling poor for a long time. 45 yr old female 17000 WBC, unexplained bruises, exhausted. Prior chronic Lyme disease with Bells Palsy. Last year, unexpected Pancreatitis with never drinking. Blamed on stone stuck in bile duct. I had my gallbladder removed in 2001. Sinus and allergies all life with very badp headaches. Any insight. Many thanks. Karen" -166209,Why am i not able to straighten my fingers after dog bite?,"You are having arthritis. Get an Xray of the painful joints. Take pain killers. Apply heat or ice, whichever offers relief. Take pain killers for 5 days. Get tested for the types of arthritis. Aaos lifting weights, using a thick pillow while sleeping. ","Hello, I am a 38 year-old female. I am having a little discomfort in my neck; left side. Also, experiencing joint pain. Been on a few consecutive trips (driving and flying) and had lots of swelling in ankles and legs. Periodic breaking out in itchy bumps as well. I have high-blood pressure as well" -123204,"Could fibroid be getting bigger as having pain in lower back, abdomen?",Hi. The abdominal gland are also called abdominal tonsils. They are swollen due to variety of reasons ranging from simple infection of the intestines draining into them to some form of malignancy. They have to be followed by ultrasonography regularly and to be biopsied if not regressing by regular antibiotic courses. ,"My daughter is 14 years ago I had to take her to the hospital a couple of years ago. They said it was the right and left glands in the middle of her stomach on each side was swollen, she is also bloated. She has hurt last this all week. What could it be?thank youJessie Ayers" -229694,"What does ""fluid with fine echoes seen in the right scrotal sac"" mean?","HelloYour semen analysis findings may indicate infection with low sperm motility and excess abnormal morphology sperms.You may need clinical correlation and few investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,semen culture and sensitivity,ultrasound of scrotum.Infection is indicated due to presence of pus cells in semen.You may need to take antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity report.Motility is low.Normally it should be at least 55 %.Your findings suggests over all 75% immotile sperms,so it is low.Sperm count is normal.Normally it should be at least 20 millions/ml.Normal morphology sperms are also low.At least 16 % sperms should have normal morphology sperms for natural fertilization.Fertility is expected to improve with control of infection.You should take healthy and nutritious food.Avoid smoking and alcohol if you take it.Take antioxidants and go for regular exercise.Avoid wearing tight undergarments.If infertility persists then you may need assisted fertilization technique.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","i am maried from last 6 month. my semen report is: last coitus 7 days, method of production masturbation, liquefaction time 15 minutes, appearance dirty whitish, volume 05ml, consistency thick, ph 8.0 count/concentration :170 million/ml, motility grades are: dead 75 semi siuggish 05 siuggish 10, fully motile10 pus cells 2-3/hfp, red cells nil, epith cells, a few STAINED FLIM EXAMINATION: Acrosomal cap Present 70% Abnormal Heads: seen 15%, Mid Pieces : Present 75%, Tails Present 85% Please told me what i have disease, can i get the baby , if i am not well, how much time to take in my recover or i can't recover" -112026,What is the cause of chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.Recurrent chest infection can cause bronchitis.And untreated bronchitis can cause chest pain.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PFT (pulmonary function test)Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.PFT is needed to diagnose bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease.And treatment is based on severity only.So better to first diagnose your problem and then start appropriate treatment.Don't worry, you will be alright. ","Hi I have had problems with chest infections for the last few years. I m also getting pain in my lungs when I sleep and this causes me to wake. This comes and goes, but it dose seem to last a while, I ve had the pain in my lungs before when walking it takes my breath away in the same way it dose when I m lying down?" -58130,Suggest treatment for heart disease with liver damage,"Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. I think that if this is a pain that started while resting, he should go to the hospital. There an EKG should be performed and blood tests should be run, such as troponin and creatine phosphokinase (CK) - MB fraction. If they result all normal, then a cardiac stress test, 48 hours after he has been without pain, should be performed, to check if there is an indication of a coronary artery narrowing or blockage. If there is a positive finding, then a coronary angiography would be the reasonable approach. I hope I was helpful with my answer. Take care. ","Hi, my dad is not feeling good. He has chest pains and the pain is coming from left side of his chest. He feels that his left hand is warming up alot and alot of pressure and even his left side of his chest he feels like it is swelling. What do you think he has? Does he need to go to the hospital?" -38316,Can any online doctor tell me about my follicle study and ovulation ?,"hi, the ovulation occurs about14 days prior to the expected date of comminng period.That means you have a chance to ovulate arround 21st day of your periods.so, you can continue ovulation study till then.your Dr. may give some inj. to facilitate ovulation if needed. wishing you all the best! Thank you. ","I am 30 years and married for last 1.7 months .. Have been trying for a baby for last four months ... Did a follicle study for the first month this time .. The study states no dominant follicle on day 12 and day 14 .... ET of 6 mm on day 12 and ET of 7.3 mm on day 14 , right ocary measures 3.2*2.6 mm and left ovary measures 3.7 * 2.4 mm.. my period cycle is about 35 days ..for the last four months my periods cycle has been close to 35 days or even a little higher ... do i still have chances of ovalution consideirng the current follcile study and my oeriod cycle .. and for how many more days should i continue with follcile study in this cycle to know when the egg is ruptured if i am ovaluting ??I am not on any drugus as on date except a folic acid which was prescribed ..any views" -158030,What does a bump on the hand indicate?,"Hi, As you have done an ultrasound scan and ruled out gynaecological causes it might be then due to spine related problems or a condition known as coccalgia. You can consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. You have to go for an MRI scan of the hip to assess further. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi, I have extremely bad period cramps. They’ve been quite extreme for about a year now and I’ve had testing for cysts and endometriosis come back negative. The cramps are in my pelvic region (on the front and back of my torso) and extend from my tailbone up to my rib cage. I feel tired and dizzy too. I don’t know what’s going on and I’m scared, please help me!" -82179,"Body pain, loss of appetite, unable to urinate. Increased WBC count. Causes for symptoms?","Hi thanks for your question. you are having pain left side of abdomen with mild fatty liver changes along with kidney stone. The pain could be due to fatty liver which needs life stlyl modification that is weight reduction and diet low in fats . As for as kidney stone is concerned, you have not mentioned the size of kidney stone. If the stone is small in size that is less than 0.9mm,chances are that it may pass of itself by taking plenty of water.But if stone is bigger than what I said above ,it may need surgical intervention .Homeopathic treatment has no scientific proof may or may not help you. Hope this answers your question. ",i have been having pain in left side of the abdomen . my ultrasound report says ; mild fatty liver and pelvicalceal separation in my left kidney. also I have been having the problem of kidney stone in left kidney 5 months back. i took homeopathic treatment for it since it suits me. please let me know what this means and what i should do next -29471,I have PCOD problem. How to find out the ovulation time?,Hi. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I had a medical abortion before three months. I have PCOD problem. I took Ubiphene tablet in after three months from day 2 of my period. I took a follicular scan on day 10th, and I was found to have a cyst in my RO measuring 3.8 cm and two follicles in my LO measuring 1.0 cm and 0.8 cm. I had a scan on day 12th, and my cyst in RO reduced in size to 2.1 cm. And, I had one follicle on my RO measuring 0.8 cm and one follicle in my left ovary measuring 1.2 cm. What is my chance for ovulation?" -94017,What does lumps on neck of new born imply?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some abscess or cyst or soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. You should go for examination. If needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","I have a deep lump on both sides of my upper buttocks,lowest part of spine area, basically top of my butt crack. Extremely painful, and lump has not reach skin and has grown in a few days from pea size to golf ball size. No redness, oozing, just painful and cannot see it visually. I have not had any accident or done anything to bring this on." -77737,How long does SLE treatment need to be continued?,Your symptoms could be due to low BP. Other possible cause is low blood sugar. Consult your nephrologist again for further management. All the best. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. ,I am a diabeticon insulin. I am 67 yrs old. I have been in the emergency room and diagnosed with dehydration andacture renal failure. I was sent home with a plan but I am still VERY dizzy and have the shakes. I saw my doctor who is concerned about my health but no one is addressing the dizziness and shakes and I cannot function. -89005,What could be causing the pain in the right of rib cage and also having Sarcoidosis which can attack healthy tissue?,"Hi Ondre Gomes. Since the SGPT and SGOT levels are coming down nicely within 13 days, they will be normal soon. Full bed rest is still the mainstay of treatment. The food you are taking are absolutely correct. continue with same. NO DRINKS AT ALL... at least for 3 more months. Merry Christmas- it comes every year- not hte health. ","Hi doctor, this is Ondre gomes,19,my sgpt and sgot level are 320 and 127 respectively.around 13 days back it used to be 3010 and 2180.so can yu plz help me out by telling me the do's and don'ts and what all food I can eat?. . I've been eating boiled rice,fruits and vegetables these days. . and its christmas in next 2 days. I even wanted to ask if i can drink if possible ?thank you!! :)" -208210,Suggest treatment for a bump to the left of my head,Hi...I feel the tick is removed but the sting is still there in the local site of the bite. This is the reason why it is occasional causing local allergic and inflammatory response. I suggest you see you dermatologist regarding this and he or she will examine under magnifying glass and take it out if it is there.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"my daughter had a tick stuck in her, I brought her to the doctors and they scraped it out, this was about 6 months ago. it goes through phases of swelling up and itching. is this normal? I know ive heard that itching is normal but why is it swelling up so bad? it looks almost like a big pimple." -128097,"Can shock caused from a fall, no physical injury, be treated?",Hi and welcome to hcm. External stiches should be removed after 14 days. internal stiches dissolve in 3-4 months.but it doesnt postpone recovery. You should start with normal activities after 1 month. ,I had emergency surgery to remove my appendix it was open surgery the stitches are dissolvable how long before they disolve? Also my external stitches have tape over them when does this come off my bandage has been removed also I had a drain tube out of the wound which was removed after 3 days? its now been 11days since op? I'm 15 years old and do sports 5 times aweek so want to know how long before I can swim and do my judo training again. -104454,How to treat low oxygen levels while treating pulmonary hypertension?,Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There are different possible reasons as - congenital deformity showing up at puberty - excess pressure or heavy impact over the musculature causing internal ligament rupture or damage - others * Needs evaluation with x-ray with or without MRI for final diagnosis and further management .Wishing you fine health ahead .Regards dear take care . ,"Hello! I am a teen (in my early 16s) and I recently discovered that I have a small dent in my chest. The dent is only visible since two years ago but I think that it may have gotten deeper since then. It is nothing major and most people don't notice, however when examined thoroughly it is clearly evident that it is a dent. My parents told me that this might be due to lack of excercise (I am quite unfit and have a bad posture and low stamina - not overweighed though) - also I'm very tall for my age (1m 89). So I was wondering wheather this could be fixed by regular excercises (ie. Push ups, swimming and back excercises) or wheather this is in-fact a case of a developing ""pectus-excavatum""." -222582,Suggest diet for diabetes,"Hi thank you for querry.yeah the pancreatic beta cells produce insulin which regulate the blood glucose level,if pancreas is removed in whipple procedure so it may cause either type 1 otlr type 2 diabetes due to defeciency of beta cells that producing the insulin.So RBS,FBS and GTT should be performed for proper diagnosis you must consult your diabetalogist to rule out diabetes and proper medication.Hope the asnswer will help you in making decision.Wish you a good health. ","My husband was diagnosed with Diabetes last week. His health is exacerbated by the fact that he is also fighting Pancreatic Cancer. He had a Whipple surgery 3 years and 8 months ago, leaving only the tail of his pancreas. I wonder if the new diagnosis of Diabetes is because his pancreas has stopped working. CT scans done do not show any new tumors. He is also receiving Immunotherapy, with Opdivo because a tumor on his liver removed a year ago went thru a genomic test and found he was positive for the protein PD-1." -79309,What does both kidneys show loss of corticomedullary differentition mean?,HelloThanks for query.With normal renal function and urine output Pain in abdomen 8 years after renal transplant surgery above the site of transplanted kidney can not be related to kidney but can be due to other intra abdominal pathology..Please consult qualified General Surgeon and get ultrasound scanning of abdomen done to find out the cause of pain.In the mean while take anti spasmodics like Spasmo Proxyvon twice daily .Further treatment will be decided by him based on investigations .Dr.Patil. ,"Hi. I am Prof. Rajesh, I underwent kidney transplant eights years before. Nephrectomy was done on both right and left. Now I had a pain on left side 4 inches above the transplanted area... Urea, creatinine and output everything normal. No fever... What Shall I want to do... Is it create any complication..." -1791,"What are these red, non-itchy bumps, which started after a mosquito bite?","Hi. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). With that much of the descriptions I can say it may be allergic contact dermatitis or insect bite hypersensitivity or urticarial vasculitis. I suggest you to use Lacto Calamine lotion local application twice daily and one tablet Levocetirizine once daily for five days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with their consent. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I have red bumps, which are non-itchy and keep on spreading. Also, I am attaching the picture for your reference. Please explain me." -159218,"What causes neck cramps, arm pain and purple discoloration in the left hand?","Hello, I have studied your case.There is possibility of compression of nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty.Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care. ",So I have been tested for lupus and it came back negative I run fevers have swelling in my right hand and my right leg goes numb and gets very weak like it s gonna give out when I run I get a rash from the sun I have swelling in my legs and feet my aunt has lupus just wondering if my problems are blood flow or just lupus have been to multiple doctors and nobody has any answers so if I have it how long will it could it stay dormant -21792,Wet dreams and masturbation have made me weak. What can be done?,"Hello. Wet dreams and masturbation both are a normal phenomenon. They do not cause any weakness or sexual dysfunction contrary to popular belief. Actually, it is the associated guilt and anxiety due to social myths that cause problems instead. There is no fixed store of sperms that will last neither they provide any energy to the body. So relax. For more information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ","Hello doctor,My age is 22 years now and it started about six years ago. Since then I am having wet dreams and also became an addict to masturbation. Excessive loss of sperm throughout this whole process left me with an affected and poor health, weak bones and joints, and weak nerves as well. My body and physique have also gotten weaker and weaker, and dark circles around my eyes and pale and weak face as well. I am depressed with all this situation. I am ultimately unable to do well at my job and studies and badly need to get rid of this as soon as possible. And get start to be good at health." -233161,What causes pulling pain in scrotum when on BP medication?,"Welcome to healthcare magic! Before going for test, for how many days you observed abstinence.Have you got sperm count done in the same lab? Might be advisable to get it done in some other lab.Get USG done to rule out varicocele.Get your FSH, LH and testosterone levels done. ","My last two semen samples have resulted in no sperm. last year, all my counts were very good, of no concern. my wife and are trying to conceive, she has had surgery last year to correct her uterus and remove endometriosis. as we were preparing for insemination, it was found to have no sperm in my sample. I am only on omeprazole, and lisinopril for high bp. lisinopril only since August 2013. I have noticed a few more episodes of heart palpitations, esp on days I find I drink minimal to no water. what could cause the sudden change in sperm production? thanks.. paul" -109231,What causes sharp pain in left side of chest and heart?,"Hi. I can understand your concern. Asthma is most common allergic disease which is not a curable disease but definitely controllable, by controlling the same you can lead a symptom free life. Usually presents with cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness. If not treated appropriately can be life threatening.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","for about 2 I haven t been able to take a deep breathe. i want to yawn all the time. sometimes it help me get a deep breathe. a inhaler does not help. went to the er and had ekg, chest xray and lab. everything was fine but my sugar it was 300. i am a type 2 diabetic. dr said it was allergies." -230624,What does HPF mean in the process of semen analysis?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, this ayurvedik medication never cause eraction problem.I suspect that this problem has arise from the your thinking problem and not because of the medication.You can make thinking in your mind that this is not the reason for the impotence. You can achieve good eraction, such a thinking can cure your problem.If you can't solve your problem with this home remedy than you can go for sildenafile citrate tablet. This tablet can give you good eraction. Please take it under your doctors guidance as overdose can harm your penile tissue.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","doctor i am 27 year boy, past 10 year my penis was becoming hard daily while sleeping upto morning wakeup, before 6 months i had taken a tablet byandhiyanath vita x gold 1 tablet, after that my penis become week is there any problem will come for future" -30933,2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. ","Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you." -123644,"Abdominal pain, painful to touch, cramping, brown bleeding. Ultrasound shows fluid in pouch of Douglas. What is going on?","Hi and thanks for the query,Numbness in the area after surgery could imply some trauma to the nerves around this area. The nerves that supply this particular area have common branches originating from the whole genital region, called the urogenital nerve. Frequent urinating could imply problems with the bladder innervation. Depending on when you started experiencing these symptom, it might be necessary to exclude other common causes of such symptoms. Diabetes and a urinary tract infection should also be checked for. Kind regards ","While in the Navy, I had two incisional mesh hernia repairs. The second repair was to fix the first repair. I do not recall if they were inguinal, or hiatal. Both surgeries occurred within a 9 month period about 13 years ago. Almost immediately, after the second surgery, I have had non stop issues with frequent urination. Is this a common problem related to hernia repairs? Is there anything that can be done to remedy the problem? I also have permanent numbness around the incision is this also normal?" -96536,How to treat a itchy lump on the left elbow?,"Hi,From history it seems that there might be having weak abdominal recti muscles producing bulging while getting up.This might be due to abdominal hernia.Consult surgeon and get examined.Avoid constipation and cough reflex.Ok and take care. ",I am a 38 year old male. I am 5’ 10” tall and weight 230lb. I have a very large tubular lump going down the center of my stomach. It only sticks out when I am lying flat on the floor and trying to site up right. It rises up about a 1” and a half inches about 8” long and 2” wide. Please help.. -229126,What causes fluid accumulation inside scrotum and pain in testicle?,"HelloYour symptoms may indicate urinary tract infection(UTI).It is also important to evaluate local skin causes of raised skin on the penis.You may need proper antibiotics depending upon culture and sensitivity report.You may need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME and culture and sensitivity,ultrasound of KUB region.You should drink lot of water.You may need to take alkalizing syrup.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","I got my urethra burned. Friction burned. It was at baseball. It burned to pee for 2 days, and this was last April of 2011. Now my tip looks...strange. Like he skin is raised out of where it should be. It doesn't hurt anymore, but I want to know if it looks normal." -160470,Is there any medicine to speed up the healing of toe injury?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.I suggest you to visit a doctor, in order to do a physical examination and to see the cause. Wish you good health.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Emilda Belortaja ",I have pain behind my left knee. It is on the back of the leg. After I stand for a while it hurts and I can't straighten out my leg or fold my knee. Very uncomfortable. My mother passes away from a blood clot so I was wondering if this would be a bc or tendinitis -33425,Can taking ikaclomin result in conceiving twins?,"Hi Haha, this is Dr khushboo. Regarding your concern the drug Ikaclomin is given to increase the number and size of the follicles.So in some cases it may lead to 2 dominant follicles in one cycle leading to twin pregnancy. It definitely increases the chance of twins but not more than 6 to 7 %. So it may or may not lead to twin pregnancy. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help. ",Hello My name is Hana and Im 29 years old I have 2 children . I have no problem getting pregnant yet I really want twins. i went to a doctor overseas and he gave me medicine called IKACLOMIN and he said that it would give me a great chance of having twins can . Is it true if I take this medicine can I have twins? -46063,Can I take tramadol along with flucloxacillin Capsules to treat rashes on body?,Hi i think u are suffering from acute urticaria.it can be cured by atarax 25 mg at night.alaspan in the night and bandy plus weekly once for two weeks and zinetac 150 mg before breakfast and application of calamine lotion twice daily.if no response go for patch tests which helps to know allergens ,"i was placed on new medication and developed what initally looked like goosebumps all over my body after about 2 weeks of starting the meds. Within days, these bumps looked like welts (but stayed the same color as my skin). Eventually they became red and extremely itchy. I was put on a 7 day course of prednisone suppressing the rashes. 3 days after stopping the medication, the rashes came back. I was once again put on another 7 day 30mg course of prednisone and the rashes were gone within 2-3days. This time around I was rash free for about 2 weeks. I developed a cold and all of a sudden I once again began getting goosebumps all over my body. Within 4 days, it covered most of my skin from neck down. This new set of rashes were worst that the initial reaction that I had. Ive also been taking 50mg of benadryl every 6 hours and have been using corticosteroid cream 2 times a day. These medications do not help at all. I am now on my third course of prednisone and I dont know what to do, as I believe that I will once again have rashes all over my body when the medication finishes" -181568,Pain in the neck and shoulder. Bulging disc detected after an accident. Taking aleve. Need cure,hi there may be following resaons for your symptoms with a car accident 6 years ago: 1.post concussional symptoms but those symptoms are same as yours but they rarely persist beyond 2 months 2.cervicogenic pain meaning your neck bones malalignment 3.spinal stenosis at your neck resgion 4.internal carotid artery dissection 5.cervical myelopathy means your neck spine having pressure effects 6.chronic subdural heamatoma 7.PTSD post traumatic stress disorder go to neurosurgeon and get tested for above diseases and you will get your answer....its critical that you see a dcotor very soon take care ,"I got into a car accident 6 years ago. To this day, my the tendons in my neck are extremely tight, causing headaches and distraction. My back muscles are fairly tight too. I also struggle with forgetfulness, short term memory only. Sometimes I ll be so tight that my fingers in my hand lose their dexterity and the fingers in my right hand twitch. At times I will get light headed and it is hard to focus on things at hand. What can I do to make myself loosen up? Also, do you think I may have suffered from nerve damage in that car accident? All of these things begin happening right after my accident." -51363,What causes skipped heart beat and lightheadedness?,An episode of chest discomfort with no apparent reason should be investigated. The answer to your question requires quite a bit more information including an examination. ,"hi, kamal here from karachi ,i feel pain in my chest bone or muscle near my heart when i carry heavy weight or heavy work then i feel this type of pain after 6 and 7 days pain automatic removes without any medicine or teatment what should this prob tell me pls" -254629,What is the effectiveness of I pill after unprotected sex?,"Hello,I have gone through the query and understood your concern. If you have always been regular with your cycles and missed this one, you should perform a home pregnancy test with a fresh early morning sample 3-7 days after the missed period. Else, you can also go for the estimation of the serum beta-hCG titres for an earlier and better clarification. If positive, please see a specialist for further management. After a trans-vaginal sonogram to locate the gestation sac, if you do not wish to retain the pregnancy, you may be induced to have an abortion. Hope this helps. ",me and my boy frnd had sex without taking precausion. i am scared about pregnency as i missed my period this month. 12 and i already check pregnancy test test is negative i want to come my period as soon as possible days over still period not happend. so please tell me which tablet i can take to avoid this. please reply me ASAP. -246932,Suggest treatment for sever left hip thigh and foot pain,"Hello,Thanks for the query.It could be due to some minor contusion that had occurred during the head stand.Nothing much to worry as it will subside with simple conservative measures.As of now you can take analgesics like acetaminophen or diclofenac for pain relief.You can do a CT scan in case of persistent pain or symptoms like vomiting or dizziness.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I was doing a chest stand (gymnastics) and my head started hurting shortly after, not really bad to the point i cant take it, but enough to make me put a rag on it. i know it has something to do with the chest-stand. But what do you think this is? It hurts on the left side of my forehead, to the top-left side of my nose." -130294,Can long term asthma cause emphysema?,"Hi I did review your concern.Extrinsic allergic alveolitis is also known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and it represent allergic reaction to dust and organic matter. it occurs to people with occupations involving a lot of interaction with birds and animals, sugarcane and other vegetable products,coffee bean dust, fungal exposure from mist of water coming out of machine and so on. Fall or lipitor should usually not cause this condition. The best way is to review with a pulmonologist and analyse your husbands occupation and your household surrounding environment for a potential allergen that could have caused it.Once you identify the cause then proper preventive measures can be taken to remove its exposure and prevent progression.I hope this helpsWish you all the best.thank you for using healthcare magic. ",hi my husband has been diagnosed with extrinsic allergic alveolitis his symtoms started after he had a fall on to his back off a ladder he started getting breathless and could not walk far he has had a lung biopsy which has shown inflamation on the lung but no cause his x rays are the same as some one with eaa i am asking if he could become allergic to lipitor after the fall off the ladder and if this could maybe be the cause -118648,Suggest treatment for pain in my right upper side of my stomach,"Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a stool test for ova and cyst and treat it if positive. Also I would advise you to avoid eating from outside if you do to avoid any intestinal infection creeping in from these. In case of a female patient (you did not mention about your gender), I would also advise her for a clinical assessment by a gynaecologist to rule out a PID (pelvic infammatory disease) which might be responsible for the persistent abdominal pain. In addition, an abdominal ultrasound might be helpful in ruling out any other intra abdominal pathology responsible for the pain.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",i have had a UTI -- they originally gave me cipro but when the lab results cam eback I have been on Ceftin for 12 days now. Tne infection is gone but I still have pain in my abdomen. i also have noticed mucus after I have a bowel movement. i have never seen that before. The urologist said the pain is from the irritaion of the infection -- but I am a little concerened at this point . It has been over 3 weeks now with the pain -129207,Excessive bodily changes after first Attunement. How to prevent further reactions of Attunement?,"As a homeopath i don't think that hormone replacement therapy is good for health , as per your question i give you advice to visit a good classical homoeopath for your problem who take detail history of your disease as well as about you , so that you got right and permanent treatment for problem,wish you a good health.. ",my wife is now 6 week pregnant woman now she has taken naturogest 100mg daily one tablet but doctor suggested twice upto one month i cant afford the cost of the medicine due to my financial condition shell she use naturogest 100mg continue upto 2 month? how many month she has to taken this medicine? other wise tell me affordable price medicine -19459,Any advice on going off low dosage bipolar medications?,"Hello. I read your query and understand your concerns. As you can see both of your psychiatrists agree that the dose is too low to have any efficacy and I agree with same as 100 mg of Carbamazepine and 25 mg of Lamotrigine have no value in the treatment of bipolar disorder. However, I feel prevention is better than cure and I will prefer to take on one medication at a time and that too slowly. I mean four weeks for a single medication and eight weeks total to stop both the medications. To conclude I like to state that I will prefer to support the opinion of the second psychiatrist for the following reasons. I hope this helps you. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hello doctor,I am a 56 year old male. I was diagnosed bi-polar, as part of an attempt to save a failing marriage and took a low dose of Carbamazepine (200 mg) and Lamotrigine (100 mg) for about six years and during that time felt fine. During another relationship that I should have ended much sooner, the dosage was increased. I followed up with counseling, which was very helpful and lowered the dosage down to what my psychiatrist said was not really clinically high enough to do any good (100 mg and 25 mg), but he felt I should have something in my system in case I needed it and could build up to a higher dose quicker. I continued at this low dosage for several years and recently sought a second opinion and another psychiatrist said I should try going off the medication since the dosage was so low and my lab results showed very low levels of the Carbamazepine. I am willing to give it a try, what do you think? I workout often, have a stable job, a stable relationship, family in the area, etc." -245992,Is there any home remedy to cure burn marks caused by applying garlic on pimples ?,"Hi..dear Rathi.., Thanks for choosing HCM.., Small pink colour pimples with redness...and changes with.., weather..., Usually....congenital types.., These are VASCULAR LESIONS are caused by an abnormality in the growth of blood vessels..., Although most vascular lesions are formed before birth..., some develop later in life ...,when the body is changing..., such as during pregnancy.., or puberty. Sometimes called “port wine stains,” vascular lesions are flat pink or red areas that may turn purple with age. Sometimes they grow larger to form a bump. Another type of vascular lesion is caused by a..., collection of veins and appears as thin, blue lines...., So evaluate it...consult Dermato-surgeon..., He can give good diretion...thanQ ","hi may i ask a question?actually I am getting small pink colour size pimples on my cheeks and some kind of redness is also there and my face is looking very bad ,what should i do?If possible can you suggest me the home remedy to get rid of this and what could be the reason. One more thing my skin changes with weather.Please help me out." -51086,What causes increase in blood pressure inspite of changing medications?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to heart failure or pulmonary edema. Other possible causes to consider would be sleep apnea or a lung disorder (like asthma). Do you have leg swelling?Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests: -a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography)-a chest X ray study and pulmonary function tests- complete blood count for anemia- blood electrolytes- PCR and ESR for inflammation. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","I am 51years old , hypertensive and diabetic for 10 years.At present on Amaryl,thyronorm,ramipril,amlodepin,nebicard,nurokind-in the morning,gluconorm,ramipril,amlodepin,storvas-at night.My diabetes and hypertension is poorly controlled in spite of taking above medicines regularly. I experienced severe breathlessness in my sleep at 3a.m.compelling me to sit till 6a.m.Then after feeling exhausted,I go to sleep again for2-3 hours.This happened in two successive nights.I feel tired and exhausted throughout the day.what is the future course of action?Istay in a remote place where medical service is very primitive.should I get echocardiography done?" -8912,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -58254,Suggest treatment for pain after mitral valve repair,"Pulmonary tuberculosis if medical treatment if taken as directed by doctor is completely treatable. If treatment discontinued in between will create problem. Moreover backache needs to be OK investigated, may be age related or some spine problem. ",My mother in her xray diagnosis is Parenchymal infiltrates seen in both upper lobes..Heart is not enlarged. Diagphragm and sulci are intact.. PTB both upper lobes..I want to know is she can recover from this because this month she s have finished her medical treatment but she feel some backache it is because of her situation? Thanks for the answer in advance.... -173904,What is the cause of tingling and numbness?,"These are incidental findings of no likely clinical significance and would not be expected to explain symptoms of significant pain, numbness, tingling, or anything except the normal aging process which everyone experiences. Disc bulges are not believed to be important unless clinical symptoms correlate to location of the bulge(s) AND there is some nerve root that is being compressed. A hemangioma is common radiographic finding and is a small collection of capillaries within an organ or tissue. On the skin they look like tiny cherry spots but cause no harm and they don't convert into anything else. Usually believed to be there long before they are discovered. Please rate this a 5 STAR ENCOUNTER and write me at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi with more questions. ","Decreased hydration and diffuse bulge of L4-5 intervertebral discs with mild indentation of central canal, lateral recesses and intervertebral neural foramina with no neural impingement.Define T2 hyper intense lesion at L3 in the body - hemangioma." -21857,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -140928,Suggest treatment for back pain,"Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. You need to done MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotropics such as mecobalamine and analgesics (DICLOFENAC SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relie. If vitamin D is low than its supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. Your black out when you stand from a squatted or bent position is not related to lower back problem. It is related to postural hypo tension.What is your BP? You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. ",Hello my name is NelsonMy lower back has gotten wise since I had gotten out of the military. I've been out for three years now an when I bend over it crackles almost like bubble rap. When I cough feel a pop on my lower back as well. I am constantly putting ice on lower back. My question now is what might be happening? The next thing is I black out when I stand from a squatted or bent position. Is this related to my lower back? -128517,Is herbal treatment for piles effective?,"HelloGlad to reply to your query. There are a number of homoeopathic medicines that can be used to treat GBM and can be used in conjunction with the RT. I would suggest that you get in touch with a trained homoeopathic physician since selection of an appropriate medicine depends on a detailed case taking required to individualize the particular patient.If assistance is required with the medicines, do get in touch with me through my mail ID. Will be glad to clarify any further queries. Wishing you all the best. ","my father in law ,57 yrs oldis having Glioblastoma multiformie,surgery is over...now radiothearphy is going on...is there any homeopathy treatment.,if yes which are the medicines to be used,please let me know ..thanks.....dr sham mandhane,paediatrician" -124673,Cluster of lumps in my abdomen. Should I be worried?,"Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H,C,M,Forum. You have stomach pain, here and there, and your stool became green and fuzzy, You didn't use iron containing medicines or foods,or changed the food. You have described the disease very nice so that we can have a clear idea. Your problem appears to be the infection of colon, may be amoebiasis , irritable bowel syndrome, etc. I advise you to consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. I advise you to have a soft food like food with curd, bland foods like bread, etc. Avoid taking spices, junk foods, oily foods, and non vegetarian foods. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards. ",I have been having stomach pains for a while now sometimes they are there alot sometimes here and there and the last couple days my stool has been green. Today it looked like fuzzy moss like stuff all around my stool what does that mean. I don't take iron or meds that cause that and I don't eat green food and have not changed my diet -222362,Does Diovan cause elevated blood sugar levels?,"Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor Service. I read your question and here is my answer.It looks like you have a postural drop. From how long you have diabetes and is it well controlled? If u have diabetes from a long time and have not a good control then may be you have develop autonomic dysfunction, one of the complication of diabetes. You need to check your b.p while lying, sitting and standing. Talk to your doctor about this and he will examine you for postural drop. Hooe i answered your query. Feel free to ask if you need further assistance. Thanks.Regards.Dr imran zeb.G.P ","I am diabetic and am having dizziness when I get up from bed and from siting. as I get older it is getting to be a daily thing. I go to the V A for my health care. SORRY, SORRY, SORRY! I discussed this with the doctor so he gave me meclizine. It is making me weak and causing my diabetes to go higher. I finally happen to realize it had to be this drug. Your thoughts please." -229525,Having noticed pain in the right testis,"HelloSemen analysis findings may indicate low sperm motility.You may need clinical correlation and few investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,ultrasound of scrotum.Motility is low.Normally motility should be at least 55 %.Your findings suggests over all 40% motile sperms,so it is low.Sperm count is normal.Normally it should be at least 20 millions/ml.You should take healthy and nutritious food.Avoid smoking and alcohol if you take it.You can take antioxidants and go for regular exercise.Avoid wearing tight undergarments.If infertility persists then assisted fertilization technique can be considered.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","hello, i have done my semen analysis. it shows 20million sprem count. rapid progressive motility 20, slow progressive motility 20, agglutination grade 2 preent, clumping present. will i become father anymore? if, then which is the right process of treatment?" -219579,"Hard lump on roof of mouth, swelling frequently, stabbing pain radiating to nose, sinus pressure. Cure?","Hi,It appears that you might be having carious teeth due to starting of decay of teeth.Consult dentist and get examined.If require he will go for feeling of carious teeth.Consult dentist soon to prevent more decay in the teeth.Ok and take care. ","I noticed that my teeth were hurting and went to a mirror to check it out and saw that i had 2 holes, the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen, on my left canine as well as my front right tooth. At first i believed i had something stuck on my tooth and tried to scrape it off which led to irritation . Im not sure what it is or what i should do about it. Could you please help ." -152219,Suggest treatment for lumps in both the calf muscles,"Hi, A fissure in the hip cartilage does not need immediate surgery. You will avoid any further strain on the joint by not walking long distances, climbing more than on flight of stairs and lifting heavy weights. Do your hip exercises in a heated pool. All these measures are to heal this fissure without surgery. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. George Verghese, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I recently had an MRI arthrogram, which showed a fissure in the cartilage of my hip. Are there non-surgical treatments to consider? I am extremely active (competitive at sports) and have been unable to do most exercise (even walking) since I first became symptomatic 6 weeks ago. I am female, 34 years old, 5 9 and weigh about 145 pounds. I have no history of hip pain and the doctor saw no signs of arthritis on either the x-ray or MRI." -10834,"Why am I having extreme bloating, abdominal pain, and fatigue with scaly marks?","Hi. To help you better, I need to have a look on your blood reports. Please attach them. ","Hello doctor, I have been having increased issues with extreme bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, vomiting a lot of the time, excessive diarrhea, weird tiny patches of scaly marks on my shins, arms, and face. I literally dread eating anything. I am not starving by any means, I have more than enough meat on my bones but eating is worse than feeling pains of hunger. This has been increasing year by year and has been present for about five years now. My PCP is related to stress but I know there is something much more dire going on. I recently did an at home test for food sensitivities and I had reactions to 93 out of 96 foods tested. Does not seem quite right to me and I understand that IgG does not test for allergies. I am highly reactive to citrus as well as baker's yeast. Previously I thought I was having an allergy to the protein found in wheat and I went on and off of a gluten-free diet. I have gone so far as acupuncture to assist with proper digestion because I frequently find myself vomiting up undigested foods at least 7 to 9 hours after consuming them. I am 35 years old, a mother of five and a business owner of three. I do not consume sweets only because I have never taken a liking to them, I do not drink sodas, teas nor do I consume coffee. I also do not consume red meats and I am not a huge fan of vegetables. I have recently regurgitated a pile of blood and every time I eat anything, I am extremely bloated almost immediately. I am getting worried. Please suggest underlying potential issues that I should have tested with my local GP and specialists." -243721,"Having mood swings, anger, irritability which is affecting love life. On antidepressants previously. Suggestions?","Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.From the description of your symptoms, you are likely to be suffering from an anxiety disorder, probably a generalised anxiety disorder. However a detailed history and psychological assessment is necessary to pin-point the diagnosis.There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication and psychotherapy, which will help you overcome your problems. So, please consult a psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment.Wish you all the best.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist ","Hi, I am 26 years male ..I have been suffering from lack of concentration , recurring thoughts since last 10-11 years . My mind never gets relaxed and settled down even while sleeping I am continuously having dreams and I can remember then all . From last 3-4 years I have started feeling very anxious and stressed , most of the times I have worries which doesn t have base , my head feels dizzy ,I dont feel comfortable talking to people as i lose my concentration and feel irritated and restless.I get angry easily, feel vulnerable and confused . Some time i feel that I will lose control on myself . Please suggest the possible problem and solution ." -181468,"Losing sense of smell after removing meningoima, phantom smells. Normal MRI. Part of healing process?","Hello I have gone through history provided by you. No treatment is indicated for benign hemangioma. For annular tear and disc bulge you definitely need treatment. Because of annular tear and compression of nerve roots you are likely to have persistent pain. My advice would be (i) Have an examination by neurologist to assess for any deficit (ii) To continue physiotherapy under guidance of a physiotherapist, (iii) Have simple analgesics under care of your doctor. Personally I do not favor corticosteroids except for local injection. (iv) If above fails, surgery can be considered. Regards Pratap ","I have a mild broad based disc bulge with an annular tear at L4-L5 with mild crowding of the exiting nerve roots. I also have transitional segment with partial sacralization of L5. I also have a benign hemangioma present at L4. I have been to a chiropractor, have had 3 coritizone shots and have done physical therapy for a year now, but I have not noticed much improvement in the pain as I feel it everyday. It radiates from my lower back down my right leg. I do stretching exercises and use the elliptical. I am looking for advice as to what you would recommend that I do at this point. Any advice would be grately appreciated. Thanks." -191779,Suggest treatment for extremely swollen cheek caused by a fall,"Hi,Had he taken any food items other than usual? Any history of atopy, like eczema or wheezing in the past? Welts indicates some form of allergic reaction, which may be associated with vomiting if there is mucosal involvement too. Many times we will not find out any specific cause.If he is otherwise active and playful, and not associated with breathing difficulty / stridor / swelling around lips and eyes, you can give antihistamine like hydroxyzine for 5 days and ondansetron for 2-3 days, both three times a day (dose depends on age and weight). Calamine lotion application over welts can have a soothing effect.If not getting down in 2 days or the above said features are present, kindly take him to doctor as he may need steroids too. Meanwhile give frequent feeds in small amount, to improve retention.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician ","my son has had little welts all over his body for the last 2 days...he doesn t have a fever and it doesn t seem to bother him, but last night he started vomiting and then so did i. and i still don t feel very good. do i need to take him to the doctor or will this pass?" -61446,Is Metformin 500mg the right medicine for chest pain and sinus infection?,"Hi! I am sorry to know that you are going through these! Considering the various symptoms and the workup you have already done, it would be difficult for me to comment and advise much on the issue. It may also be a good idea to consider seeing a psychiatrist to get some help with the mood issues that apparently you have been encountering due to other health problems. Obviously, consulting regularly with the internal medicine specialist along with a neurologist may be a good idea. It is also important to see what symptoms are prevalent presently and which of those you mentioned are presently bothering you. The various symptoms at different time line would mean different things. However, taking good diet, regular exercise, stress management, taking medications as advised (if any) and seeing the doctor as asked for follow up would help a lot in managing the issues.Please feel free to write further if you would like to specify the issues further.Take care! Wish you good health! ","i am a 32 year old married mum of 3 children,and constantly unwell,i have ibs and they say m/s but not 100% about it as i have so many different symptoms.i have had numerous mri,which show scaring on my brain and spine,lumbar puntchers which are always abnormal with to many white blood cells ,nerve tests which show my left side of my body is less sensitive to pain,i suffer from pins and needles in feet,legs,arms and hands,also pain in these aswell,pain in my face that comes and goes,constant urine infections,headaches,numbness in legs,blurred vision on and off in my right eye along with pain,memorey loss,confusion,dizzyness,lack of balance always walking into things,red blotchy palms of hands,upset one minute the angry the next,missplacing things,leaving things,panic alll the time and so much more i have seen lots of people but i just get given different medication,which lead to to lock myself away in my bedroom from jan 2010 to july2010,and its started agian but worse i have thought about ending it and know how i would do it,just sick of been ill please can you help" -20828,Can combined treatment be taken for fungal and chlamydia infection?,"Hi. Yes, if you can tolerate Doxycycline, you may combine it with Fluconazole. Fungal infection may have occurred as a coincidence. So it may not be due to Doxycycline itself. Another option is to try Cynomycin (Minocycline) 100 mg twice daily for 14 days. You may add an anti-inflammatory after consulting your doctor. If there is dysuria or straining in urine, add an alpha blocker like Tamsulosin. Take care. Please use a condom till your infection goes away. ","Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with chlamydia trachomatis about six weeks ago. After that, I had some discharge and discomfort inside the urethra. They did a PCR test, and the diagnosis was Chlamydia trachomatis. The doctor gave me Azithromycin, I took six pills as a single dose. I still had discharge and discomfort after one week, so I went back. I had a sensitive reaction to Doxycycline before, it gives me strong oral thrush, very painful. So I told the doctor to give me something else. He gave me Levofloxacin 500 mg, once daily for two weeks. I still had discharge after that, although the discomfort was less pronounced. I tried to take Doxycycline, but after taking only one pill, 100 mg of Doxycycline, I immediately developed oral thrush (it was hard to speak and eat for 10 days) and itchy and painful fungus on my penis, so I stopped. Now after two weeks the oral thrush is gone, but I have discharge and discomfort again like in the beginning. What should I do? Is there another antibiotic I can use? Do I have to use Doxycycline and take antifungal medicine like Fluconazole at the same time? Kindly help." -107757,What are the side effects of forecox?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are pregnant, it is advisable not to take antibiotics by your own because majority of antibiotics are contraindicated in pregnancy as they can harm your developing baby. So don't take any drug especially antibiotics without consulting doctor. In my opinion, you should consult doctor at present and ask for prescription. Tell your doctor that you are pregnant. So that he prescribe drugs including antibiotics which are safe in pregnancy. Don't worry, you will be alright. But please don't take antibiotics by your own as you are pregnant. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I am 13 wks pregnant. I have had pneumonia 2 times over the last 3 years and am familiar with the symptoms. I currently am very week, and have a tickle in my chest that makes me want to cough once or twice a day. When I cough hard I can taste the congestion in my chest. This is the same taste as when I had pnemonia in the past. I have no fever, but when I went to the clinic the doctor said my lymph nodes are swollen but my chest dosen""t sound congested. I believe this is the beginning of Walking Pneumonia. Do I have to wait until I get more sick before they will prescribe antibotics?!" -119388,What is the sharp pain below my rib cage radiating to legs?,"HelloAs you mentioned that there is pain in the abdomen in the left lower region . Ultrasound done but report is still pending . Pain may be due to these reasons.1 Cyst around or in ovarian stroma . Need not to say that the report of the ultrasound will find out the reason .2 Such pain may be due to left renal colic . Diagnosis can be confirmed by Ultrasound (. already done ).3 Amoebic colitis is the next most probable reason of such pain.Stool examination will find out entamoeba histolyca , if present.Since ultrasound report is pending and pain is not so severe , wait for the report and deal according to ultrasound report . Possibilities I have mentioned .Good luck ","Hello, i have a question, i had pain for almost a week on the left lower side of abdomen, approximately where the ovary is, then i went to ultrasound to see what is going on, i did not get results yet, and i am scared, because i really wanted to get pregnant, i overheard ultrasound technician and other technician, they were saying something like follicle burst and small amount of free fluid, what does it mean, that i did not get pregnant and probably instead maybe it is ovarian cyst now..i just don't know what to think... i asked them but they are not allowed to tell diagnosis i guess, they just said you don't have to worry everything is fine" -118321,Suggest treatment for painful and bloated stomach,"Hiwelcome to HCMduring post partum period, lactational amenorrhoea and breast feeding protects pregnancy for 2 to 6 months.If you are taking primolut regularly without missing even a single dose it's very unlikely that you are pregnantI would advise such a patient in my clinic for an ultrasound to see for any retained product or post partum uterine revolution.you need not to worry I assure you that you are not pregnant.Hope this helps you good luck ",I am 2mth and half post party s nearly exclusively breastfeeding and on microlut I had one intercourse since delivery on 3-10-14 and the second and third day after intercourse I had cramping on my abdomen and my back after one week I had very mild spotting I have no period since delivery I am afraid to be pregnant I do pregnancy test today the result was extremely faint in complete test line u should put your eyes very close to test window to see it I have no pregnancy symptoms like last pregnancy I don t know the interpretation -113169,What is the treatment for pneumonia?,Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage in the lung.If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry much.Keep the bruise part dry. Apply betadine and neosporin on it. It will start healing in 2-3 days. Avoid rubbing and itching on it. ,"Hi, I just got my upper lobe pierced (two on the right and one on the left.) The one on the right, it s above the first one that I got when I was younger. (Sooo the first one on the upper lobe, not yet cartilage) it s showing bruising. Is this normal or should I be worried? Thanks, Cassiee." -209666,What causes black specks in stools of a child?,"Hellowelcome to HCMcan u please answer my query so that I can prescribe your son medicine?-is the cough dry or some secretions or mucus are coming ,when he is coughing?-Any fever?-Is he coughing more at night or in day? or all the time?-IS he sleeping properly?Please reply so that I can prescribe you medicine. ",Hi my Son is 1 year 8 months old and he was suffering from cough and cold from last one month but he is fine after having alaspan AG and afer curing from almost 15 days again he is having cough can you please suggest some good cough syrup for him. I am also givng alaspan ag from day before yesterday as he was having bit cough so to have better precaution I gave alaspan ag. -84647,Does antidepressant affect liver?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.This is serious disease and quitting alcohol is the most important thing that should be done. Also, medications which are hematotoxic should be avoided. This is necessary to prevent disease progression which is lethal in most cases. At early stages it can be treated with these measures but but in case of progression, only liver transplantation may help Talk to your doctor about how to get helpBody mass should be regulated as well. Diet should be balanced and healthy and get regular exercise. Limit high-carb foods such as bread, grits, rice, potatoes, and corn. And cut down on drinks with lots of sugar like sports drinks and juice. If there is viral hepatitis as udnelying cause then antiviral medications are required.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ",Hello Doctore! How r u? My quetion is my mother suffering by liver failier. Her liver working only 16%.She is diebetic pationt.Is it posible to protect my mom from live failier and can u advise to me what are steps I am going to do for my mom. Thank You with expectation M.Mujahid Sri Lanka -171742,What to do if I feel weak and have low temperatures in the morning while being diagnosed with cervical spine stenosis?,"Hi, There are reports that raspberry ketones (chemically similar to other types of stimulant drugs) can cause side effects such as jitteriness, increased blood pressure, and rapid heartbeat among people taking them. Assuming you've never felt these types of things before then, I would recommend you stop the ketones and see if things get back to normal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","pulse on left side of head good evening, i have xonerns with what s hpoening to my body now, fron top down. Lately, i have been experiencing a pulsing:-)on the left side of my head and I am also realizing that I am forgetting things, simple words in the middle of sentences. For the past 60-90 days, I ve been taking Raspberry Ketones. Could this have something to do with it. Thanks for any help that you could provide. Mrs. Watts" -77541,How to reduce creatinine level?,"HelloThanks for query .You have done X-Ray of the abdomen for suspected kidney infection since 2 months which is reported to have multiple rounded calcific densities with radiolucent centers in pelvis, and a small punctate calcification in hemipelvis. The multiple calcified densities with radiolucent center are stones in the renal pelvis where as small punctate calcification represent small calcified particles less than 2 mm in diameter which usually pass out through urine spontaneously .Dr.Patil ","Feel like i have kidney infection under my right rib in my back for 2 mnths now. Dr did xray..results say, multiple rounded calific densities with lucent centers in pelvis, a small punctate clification in hemipelvis. Have ct scans today, but what could this mean?" -201052,Does loose motions with pus cells need treatment?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.By what you quote it should be an urticarial or a simple skin allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your paediatrician.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","A few days ago I noticed my 5 1/2 year old s skin was covered with red blotches in kind of a mottled red and white pattern that looks a bit like a two toned ariel map. It appears raised to the eye but I can t feel anything out of the ordinary when I touch her skin. The blotchyness is not unique to either a sun exposed area or an area that would be impact by a detergents, etc. It is on her arms, tummy, rear, and legs. Her face, back, and feet don t seem to be blotchy at all. No itching, pain, exposure to new foods, or environments either... no notable health history to report. I assumed it would pass when I first noticed it but we re going on five days now..." -6862,I always get red painful acne before a week of my periods. Is it because of hormonal imbalance?,"Hi. Based on your symptoms, the diagnosis is acne vulgaris (grade 2). Do not apply Mometasone cream over the face, as it is a steroid cream. Please get an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis during the second and third days of the menstrual cycle to rule out PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease). I would suggest: Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. Please review it after three weeks. ","Hi doctor, I am 25 years old, and I always have breakouts before a week of my periods. I think it is a hormonal imbalance. I get big, red, and painful acne around my jawline and lower cheek, and I have a high testosterone level. I get these kinds of breakouts almost every month for more than a year now. I am not under any treatment now, but I used topical cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Mometasone. Please help." -252149,What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,You have performed the pregnancy test on the urine too early. For these tests, overnight first morning urine sample is the best sample as it contains concentrated hormones. It should be performed a week after missed period; earlier, there are chances of false negative results. Alternatively Beta hCG test is very specific and sensitive test and gives reliable results even few days before missed period. I hope this serves the purpose. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","Hi, i am 26 years old and my fiance is 32 and we are ready to have a baby. My last menstruation was 22nd September 2010 and googled to findout when i could beovulating and workded out to be the6-8 of October 2010. My partner and i basically had intercourse like everyday. i did my pregnancy test today 18th October and its negative My period wont be due till the 22nd of this month. How is that possible??" -94191,Suggest treatment for bump on thigh,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have large lump in your leg. It can be liopsarcoma, fibrosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytosis, malignant peripheral nerve sheeth tumour or some benign mass. You should go for wide excision of lump as early as possible. Don't wait too long for surgery. Because if it is malignant then chances of spread are there. So consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",Hello I had numbness and pain in my lower left leg and after an MRI scan I have been diagnosed with a tumor approx 10cm x 4 x 3.. The pain is getting worse as the lump is pressing on nerves and numbness in the foot is spreading to te whole of the bottom of the foot.. At the moment I am waiting for operations dates etc and it looks like this could be weeks or months away.. My question is - is it dangerous to wait weeks or months for this type of lump removal operation? -122671,"What could cause sharp pain in abdomen like muscle tear while sneezing, sitting and standing?","HI. Good to know that you have had never visited hospital.Such type of pain can be due to intestinal infection. Severe inflammation makes pain even on turning to one side. Watch for loose motions , fever , nausea or vomiting and consult a Doctor if necessary. If no other symptoms you can try OTC antispasmodic and wait.Please do not hesitate to see a Doctor if other symptoms develop as you may need a good clinical examination, investigations like ultrasonography and medical management. ",hello - 6 am NZ TIME ; last night a sudden pain [ 6/10] ] developed 2 - 3 inches left of belly button and I could feel a slight hardness bulging under my palm when I lightly inspected it - way worse if I turned on my right side [ as if the weight of intestines was pulling on it ] bearable on left side and I slept - upon waking and moving it exacerbated the pain and made me get up - pain still there and the closest I can describe it to is a severe case of stitch no history of this type of pain - I am 62 - male ; never been in hospital or had anything major wrong etc this pain makes me think that; if it continues I may have to go to hospital thanks AL BROWN just attempted to pay - but no funds in acc - no online banking and it s Sunday morn - oh well I ll get through on pain relief and see what happens during the day thanks anyway AL -225553,How to stop masturbation habit?,"Hello, Anxiety and apprehension is the basic problem behind almost all timing, hardness and sex rounds problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","Hello Dr I am Nasir here. i have a problem that when i sex with my wife my penny hard and i can do just one time for 3,4 mint after that i m unable to again or second time drive even my penny not errotic please suggest me any medicin which can improve my timing,hardness and sex rounds. thanks waiting" -4845,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -14938,Getting abdominal pain twice in every month. One during the first day of the period and then on the 9th day of my period.,"Hi. Many individuals experience such pain. The period day pain is dysmenorrhoea (pain due to menses). The mid-cycle pain is ovulation pain called as Mittelschmerz in our term, due to the release of the egg. This usually indicates the ovulatory cycle. ","Hi doctor, I am getting abdominal pain twice every month. Once during the first day of my period, and then in the middle lower abdomen (where the uterus is) on the 9th day of my period. Please help." -16040,Kindly tell me the ways to gain weight.,"Hi. You should focus on a balanced diet. Start having protein, carbohydrate-rich diet. You can take a banana shake in the morning. It will give you instant energy as well as help in weight gain. Start taking milk and milk products. You can have pulses, beans, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Apart from the exercise, you should be active physically. Go for a walk or do some exercise on daily basis to increase your stamina and muscle building. Thyroid test, CBC (complete blood count) test. Underweight. ","Hello doctor, I am 25 years old having 61 kg and 173 cm in height. How can I gain some weight?" -211080,What causes loose motion during summer?,"Hi dear welcome to the HCM, Walking is a important mile stone for the growing babies.Quite variables.depends upon many factors like nutrition,genetic factor,constitutional. enviormental, seasonal, socioeconomical, any chronic disease prenatal or postnatal. For most is Rickets in the current living scenario.Some times walking may start at the age of 15 months.improve his nutrition, add vitamin D, multivitamin etc.Hope he will start walking.thamks ","My baby is 14Months old and he is not walking yet. I have been teaching and training him since he was 8 months but still he isnt walking, he crawls and walks arounding holding onto furniture he can even stand on his own but he just isnt showing signs of walking. What can I do?" -37751,Can I get pregnant through accidental contact with the sperms in a common toilet ?,"Hi, No, sperm will loose there motility if they are not deposited in favourable environment, pregnancy from sperm laying in toilet is not possible unless it is fresh sperm just ejaculated which comes contact with vagina. take care ",can i get pregenant from a toilet -67046,"What causes fever,weakness,body pain and loss of appetite?","Hello and thank you for your question. That floaty feeling often comes with a viral infection. Antibiotics do not treat viruses, you have to give your body time to get rid of the virus. One thing that can help is really drinking a lot of water. Sometimes when we are ill we get somewhat dehydrated and it can make that dizzy/floaty feeling much worse. Eat a healthy diet and drink lots of water. Taking a mutivitamin may help as well and some extra vitamin C. Hope you are feeling better soon. Thank you for using HCM. ",I've been told I have a virus (started wednesday-todays friday) and on top of my chesty cough and slight temperature only on my head not my body I keep feeling very floaty. I've not been given antibiotics I've just been told to rest instead. Is there anything I can do to reduce the floaty feeling I'm getting? -187433,Is back bone cancer curable?,To confirm cancer a rebiopsy can be done and immunohistochemistry test can be done.CT scan of whole abdomen needs to be doneTumour marker test CEA and Ca 19.9 can be repeated.Since CA 19.9 is high it can be due to pancreatic cancer.So i would suggest u do IHC test on the biopsy sample.RegardsDR De ,"My Mom (64) was diagnosed with cancer stage 4, spots on liver, tumor near pancreas, she had 13 gall stones removed and a kidney stone removed, liver biopsy was inconclusive, CA19-9 at 7 thousand, cat scan shows the spots and tumor but how can they know that it is cancer if biopsy is inconclusive?" -133432,How to treat the prolonged breathing problem and the related coughing and fatigue?,"Hello,Apical pleural thickening and scarring could mean old infection, therefore a HRCT scan Chest is recommended to ensure there are no other abnormalities.I am not sure of your age, but smoking is a definite no-no in these circumstances.Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum c/s studies will help knowing if you still harbour an infection.Best Wishes. ","Hi 2 months ago i got a new on set wheezing and then sob on and off. first cxr did not show anything. my condition did not improve with Antibiotic, albuterol inhaler and 5 days prednison treatment. My doctor order another cxr 2 days ago and revieled bilateral apical pleural thicking and scarring on left side which did not show in previous cxr. what should i do now? Thank you" -61405,Suggest treatment for insect bite,"Hello,Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection. It is very concerning when a child gets an STI. It is not transmitted through dirty rags or bathwater. This child needs to see a therapist and to be in a safe environment.Regards ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi my is archie, im the father of a little girl she 5 she got an std chlamydia. While in the mothers care. The mother claims she did not get that from sombody messin with her that she could have got it from dirty rag or bath water. Can you help me find some real answers." -66923,What causes bacterial colitis and how to cure it?,"Hi,From history it seems that there might be having bilateral enlarged inguinal lymph nodes.There is possibility of having some infection in or surrounding her lower genital tract.Consult your doctor and get examined and go for treatment accordingly.Ask her to keep local hygiene clean and dry.Ok and take care. ",My 17 year old daughter has small bump on each side of her groin at crease under skin they seem to come and go over the past year. Took her at first to nurse practitioner and she said it was abscess and prescribes antibiotic. This was about a year ago. They have came and went several times since. They never break through skin. She said when gone seems to leave a shadow though almost like bruise. What should I do. -194862,Suggest treatment for vomiting and loose motion,Hi... usually food allergies do not cause vaginal itching. I feel that you may be having a parasitic infestation called trichomonas vaginalis.This can be confirmed by microscopy of the vaginal secretions or by cultureI suggest that you get in touch with your gynecologist regarding this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ,"Hi, I have a reoccurring itching, burning sensation in my vagina. I literally cry when I pee, and am sometimes bed ridden....been tested for the obvious. Std s,UTI s etc-NEGATIVE for all. It seems the problem arises when I eat too many carbs. Could I be allergic to something in it? How would I know?" -134628,"Reddish itchy pus filled bumps on torso, back, chest and stomach. Had sulpligen based soy protein drink. Allergy?",signs of sinuses as the euye is also involved in sinuses there is [pressure in eyesand blood is sign of sinusitisyou can now start with metronidazole 200 mg for 7 day to counter infection if anytake fexofenadine 120 mg bdapply neomycin h eye ointment in nose bdyou can also apply on swollen lid2 drops of sea water in each nose at nightanti allergic eye drops in eyemefanic acid tab for fever or pain3 wkget xray pns waters view and treat to precent further recurence ,"I have a swollen eyelid and it has been reoccuring for three months. I have consulted an EENT docotr and his dignosis was merely an allergy . Thus i was taking an antihistamine for medication . But still it reoccurs after a week. Just this week, I noticed a blood in my nose whenever i blow. What is wrong with me? please help me." -132257,Suggest medication for running nose due to cold,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Your history and symptoms are suggestive of some allergic manifestations. The allergens will provoke the histamine releasing cells and produces these symptoms. You may require lab investigations like absolute eosinophil count (AEC) to know the presence of allergic reactions in the body.I would suggest you to undergo skin prick test for different allergens like food, dust, mite and pollen. This will help to identify the allergen causing all these symptoms.For your symptoms I would suggest you to Tab Levocast, once daily for at least 15 days.Thank you. ","Hi, Everytime I think im about to sneeze, one of my eyes tear up and one nostril starts to leak, but i cant seem to sneeze? Everything seems to be triggered by my bodies attempt to sneeze, like i always feel one comming but cant seem to, any suggestions?" -135337,"Cold. Prescribed amoxcillin, nasonex. Diagnosed deviated septum. Prescribed flonase, decongestant. Diagnosed non-allergic rhinitis. Improvement?","Hello, thanks for the query to H.C.M.C. Here I want to make very clear that you need not to fear about this swelling. You are a patient of asthmatic allergic bronchitis , that's why there are sneezing ,runny nose , redness in the eyes. Actually all these problems are due to allergy. As far concerned about the swelling it is not serious but you have to keep in mind that this swelling may be due to some infection ( any type , we call this a lymphadenitis i.e. enlargement of lymph nodes in the neck. Please consult a physician and get a blood sample , ti will reveal the cause and after this , if need arises you can take treatment in spite of pregnancy. Have a good luck. Dr. HET ","Hi My name is Satina B. I am 26 years old and 30 weeks pregnant with our third child. I have recently discovered a quarter sized lump ball inside the right side of my neck. It is accompanied by an uncomfortable numb like feeling that is very constant especially when thought of. I am also having terrible sniffles, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and irritability like fatigue. I'm not sure what this could be but I do know it has gotten bigger since yesterday and more apparent. I feel apprehensive of the results due to my pregnancy and am hoping that there can be promising results to take care of this after the baby is born if life threatening. Hopefully it is something minor that is able to be resolved before the baby gets here. Only concern is that I usually go into labor fairly early, my first pregnancy he came at 37 weeks and my second pregnancy he came at 36 weeks. So hopefully within this time frame I can do something about it." -76516,I really need this child to keep my marriage successful pls assist me,"One of the side effects of valium is change in libido, but it is not known to cause spermicidal action. ","Does Valium kill Sperm & also, will it make my husband have a hard time being able to ejaculate? His doctor just gave him a script and i just want to make sure that its going to be alright. We are trying to get pregnant! Thank you for all of your help. Many Thanks, Mrs. Christiansen" -230924,Suggest the adequate count and mobility for sperm for artificial insemination,"Hello I share your concernthus could be due to STI, UTI or a manifestation of systemic disease like diabetes kidney diseasei see such patients in my clinic and i would advise you for urine microscopy culture and sensitivity test as well as culture of the discharge You should be worried but not so muchso if you can update me about your weight and working culture as well as complete medical history I will be able to guide you better meanwhile maintain good hygiene by washing it with antiseptic solutionschange the undergarments and wash and dry it regularly and properlyHAVE PLENTY OF FLUIDS hope this helps youregards. ","I have what looks like small floating pieces of tissue in my urine. A couple of weeks ago I had what looked like very tiny tadpoles, they actually looked like sperm cells, however, I know they are microscopic. To compound the issue I had a TURP in 1988 when I was 37 which caused retrograde ejaculation until a few years ago when I started slowly ejaculating material which went from the consistency of normal semen to now being clear and like water. Any ideas?" -224544,What causes blood while urinating in men?,"Hi, Your urologist has prescribed for BPH. To relieve the prostate symptoms you can take this under his supervision. Have a regular BP check-up. Avoid getting up suddenly from bed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN ","I HAVE BEEN ADVISED ROLIFLO OD-4 JUST TODAY BY A UROLOGIST OF GANGA RAM HOSPITAL DR. SUDHIR CHADHA FOR TREATMENT OF ENLARGED PROSTATE (41 C.C.). I AM ALREADY TAKING METPROLOL XL-50,REPACE-H AND NOVASTAT-10 FOR TREATMENT OF MY HYPERTENSION ADVISED BY CARDIOLOGIST DR. ASWANI MEHTA.SHOULD I TAKE ROLIFLO OD-4 ? MY AGE IS 53. P.K.SRIVASTAVA NEW DELHI" -140374,Suggest remedy to relieve back pain on waking up,"Slip disc has take 2-3 months for recover, injection ia a better option for recovery in slip disc...u have also go for physiotherapy treatment ... ","Hi, I have a severe back pain (because of slip disc) problem, some where i heard about ooson injection can give me relief from this problem. Can tke this injection..? if so is this a permanant solution or i need to take this injection at a regular interval. Age : 30, height : 152 CM weight 52KG Thanks, Alaguraj.K" -245968,"Have psoriasis in body and scalp, worsens in beginning of winter and summer. Any home remedies?",HELLO THERE. YES ECOSPIRIN IS SAFE. BUT ITS USE IS INDICATED ONLY WHEN YOU HAVE PREVIOUS HISTORY OF RAISED BLOOD PRESSURE OR GROWTH RESTRICTION IN PREVIOUS PREGNANCY. HOWEVER HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE UTERINE ARTERIES ARE ALSO INDICATIONS THAT YOU MIGHT DEVELOP THESE COMPLICATIONS LATER IN PREGNANCY. ECOSPIRIN HELPS AVOIDING THESE. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT HAVING BLEEDING DURING DELIVERY. THIS IS BECAUSE ECOSPIRIN IS STOPPED AFTER 34 WEEKS SO THERE IS NO RISK OF EXCESS BLEEDING AT DELIVERY. TAKE CARE. ,Hi! I got my ultrasound at 12 wks. It shows both uterine arteries have high resistance flow ( mean is. 85) .the baby s growth is perfect. my gynae has given me ecosprin75. Is it safe for the baby? Will it lead to excessive blood loss during delivery? This is my second child and I have 5 yr old who was delivered normal. Thanks! -26423,"Do ELISA, CMIA, ECLIA, and RNA PCR need retesting for conclusive results?",Hello. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hello doctor, I have had unprotected vaginal sex with an unknown girl for two minutes. I have taken the following tests: ECLIA third generation after 17 days of exposure, ECLIA third generation after 30 days of exposure, RNA by PCR after 31 days of exposure, TRI-DOT test after 50 days of exposure, and CMIA fourth generation after 59 days of exposure. All the tests have been negative. I have also taken the ECLIA third generation test on that girl after 35 days of exposure and it is negative. I would like to know if I am HIV free. Can I have a normallife?I am very much worried about HIV. Is the CMIA test conclusive after six weeks? Are the results conclusive? Should I need a retest after three months for conclusive results?" -203542,"What causes scratching of head, neck and back with scabs?","Thank you for sharing your query on Healthcaremagic, I have carefully worked through your case and I think your son have some oxyurus infestation, You need go to the doctor for an evaluation and proper treatment but I can help you to prevent reinfection: The patient and family hygiene must be improved, the whole family needs to wash their hands before eating, your son's toys must be wash and disinfect, the treatment is much more effective if the child's family are treated at the same time, washing sheets and all clothes help to eliminate pinworm eggs The Oxyurus should be treated 3 times at 3 weeks intervals. Fallow-up is recommended if the pinworm symptoms persist longer than 2 weeks or if signs of bacterial superinfection occur.Please kindly rate if my advise has been helpful Wishing you a good health Dr Tania Portelles-Driggs ","from last night my 19 month old son is twisting and turning taking off is diaper and scratching is bottom it seems like sometime the itching get intense because he cries and wakes out of his sleep,i figure he has worm should i take him to the doctor or go to the pharmacy." -70900,Suggest treatment for red sore spots,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,As your son was bit by a vaccinated dog for which your doctor has advised antirabies vaccine. Rabies is a 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable with proper and adequate treatment.As there is pus from the bite site it may be due to secondary bacterial infection as there is a breach in the skin which has lead to this discharge.I would suggest you to follow1.Complete the course of antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28, if the dog is healthy you can stop antirabies vaccine after third dose.2.Oral Antibiotics like Tab Augmentin, twice daily for 5 days.3.Topical T Bact ointment over the bite site.4. Inj TT.Thank you. ","My 7 years old son was bit by our owners dog, which they say is being vaccinated regularly. yesterday my son has taken 2nd injection of rabipur. Today after bath there seems to be slight puss coming out of the wound. Just wanted to know why is that." -83839,Could HCG diet have raised my liver enzyme levels?,"Hi there,As a general surgeon I see a lot of gallbladder polyps. The American College of Surgeons and standard of care in the United States is to remove any gallbladder that has a polyp that is more than 1 cm. If hers is 2 cm, then she should definitely have her gallbladder removed, as it is possible that this could be cancer.No one can tell what it is until her gallbladder is removed and the pathologist examines it under a microscope. Usually, once the gallbladder is removed, the pathologist will look at the polyp and the gallbladder under a microscope. It usually takes about 3-5 days to get the results from the pathologist. Unfortunately, no one can give you an answer as to what it is unless it is removed. I'd recommend your mother see a general surgeon and have her gallbladder removed as soon as possible. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions. ","My mother is almost 40, and she was diagnosed to a Gullbladder polyp, i read online if under under 1 centimeter than its not really a big deal... but she found out hers is more than 2 centimeters in size. What could this mean? is it cancer, or inflammation. does she definitaly need surgery?" -175953,Suggest treatment for brain arteriovenous malformations,"I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.Regarding your first question, yes it is normal to wait for a week or so, it doesn't change much in the tumor evolution while careful planning can change the outcome.As for your second question, it is a hard one to answer. There are many types of brain tumors, some more aggressive some less. So each of them carries a different prognosis. That will be better determined after the surgery and the biopsy results.I hope things work out for the best. ","my husband is 44 years old and has just been diagnosed with a brain tumor in the left temporal lobe. his symptons have been headaches and trouble saying what he wants to say. He was diagnosed 6 days ago. The neurosurgeon and a team are meeting to make a plan. They already have told us that they will operate and take as much of the tumor as they can, but they can t take it all because it has wrapped itself around the temporal lobe. My questions are is it normal to wait a week or so to have surgery, what is the prognosis of him living more than five years?" -79659,Does low GFR mean i have stage 3 chronic kidney disease?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.The kidney consists of renal parenchyma and renal pelvis. Renal parenchyma can be divided into renal medulla and renal cortex. Bilateral renal parenchymal disease means that the renal impairments are in the medullar and cortical areas affecting both the two kidneys. Thinning of renal parenchyma is a condition in which the cortex is thinned out and this can can be due to many reasons. The possibilities are glomerular diseases and chronic interstitial nephritis. Persistent high blood pressure or bilateral kidney stones can also cause this. Evaluation of kidney functions in detail is required and he must take guidance from a nephrologist. ","My husband has had an ultrasound that shows bilateral renal parenchymal thinning. Please advise course of treatment, degree of concern we should have and follow up i.e. should he be referred to a specialist. His history include hypertension fairly newly diagnosed. Thank you." -40341,Suggest remedy for dry peeling skin on hands,Hi thereIt appears that you may have an allergy to something you are touching frequently(contact dermatitis). Start out by identifying at which times of the day the reaction is the worst and that may help you identify the culprit. You could also try wearing gloves and see if there is a difference. Best to identify the cause before trying other therapy. ,I work in bakery and i hae to wash my hands quite alot. but recently my hands have become really dry and soar. they are red and peeling and some of my fingers dont even have a fingerprint anymore. i have has this before and cream seem to work but its not working anymore i need help to find out what product might help thanks -162202,What causes severe pain in feet and joints and fatigue with history of lyme disease?,yes it is very likely the case look for other signs like difficulty eating large meals and jaundice i suggest you take it seriously and see a doctor ,"I fell on a chair a couple of weeks ago and had some bruising on my stomach. Now , I have pain on my ribs on my left side that is quite painful when touched and when I turn in bed and just a general dull ache at other times. Could this be related to the fall? Also, I have read so much on the internet about an enlarged spleen causing this and now I am really concerned." -243509,"Suffering from mood swings, have suicidal tendencies, migraines, no family support. How to recover?",Hi there ~ I understand that your wife is in a lot of pain and has been having these symptoms for a long time now. She has been battling from depression and anxiety. You do not mention if she has seen a psychiatrist or a psychologist however. I think that you would be better off taking her to a psychiatrist to have a complete history taken and proper medication taken for the condition that seems to me to be a somatoform disorder. I hope this helps. Take care and have a good day ! ,"Hello, My 32-year old wife visited the ER last week with abdominal pain . Both blood work and Urine came back normal and an Abdominal CT Scan also came back normal. She was prescribed pain medication and released with instruction to follow up with PC. The PC has referred her to a GI to discuss issues. The past 12 months she has battled depression and stress and has a combination of consipation and diarhea with some blood. What could her issues be?" -216463,Can a tooth infection affect a fetus?,"Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. This soreness of gums can be because of infection of gums due to improper brushing technique. This soreness will be better after you get the cleaning done with the dentist. Hope it will help you. ","the bottom half of my gums are a dark red, very sore towards my back teeth, i am in so much pain and have to rinse my mouth out to make sure nothign is irritating my gums. there if a fine line betweet the colour change in my gums ( top half- fairly normal, bottom half- sore, stinging and red) what do i do ?what is this ?" -45577,What causes bruises around thighs?,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, this could be allergic condition and sometime this does not cause itching, condition can be controlled with antihistamine, long acting antihistamine like ""Tab levocetrizine 10 mg three times in day would be nice for this, no need to worry this would be fine soon, have a nice day. ","i have a nasty looking rash (if it is a rash) on my leg which just appeared today and also looks as though its starting to appear on my arm, i threw up yesterday and the rash is pinkish colour and feels soft to touch, however it doesn't feel itchy at all" -38891,What treatment should I take for pimples that appear on my face after I take bath and disappear at night ?,hello you are having allergy of some unknown element.so please either visit the doctor or analyse urself.avoid to get expose with that element. thanks for using HCM forum ,"sir/mam, i m 18 yr old boy, i just wanna advice wt to do as aftr tking bath pimples type things comes out nd at night it almost goes..i just tried many thing like betnovate-n,aloevera,garnier face wash,nd many neomycin products...wt to do as it mkes face bad as i hve mah fashion carier." -120497,What is the treatment for severe abdominal pain?,"Hi.Thanks for elucidate history. Continue your medicines of hypertension as before. The commonest cause for feeling tired, sweating on the face, and pain in stomach can be gastroenteritis with septicemia. Get a course of an antibiotic and this may help you fully. Get investigated only if there is no relief. Withi this sort of a problem it is possible that you have to get your blood pressure monitored well as it may change drastically. as pain in abdomen due to gastroenteritis can cause alteration of the electrolyte balance and thus change in cardiac status. ","Sir, I am 51 years old woman . My height is 5.3 .Weigt 72 Kg. My BP was 160/100. I am taking olmezest 40 H in the morning and olmezest 40 in the night, since two months. Now I am feeling tierd, sweating on face , sick and pain in the stomach . I go to the Gym since 3 months but did not loose wt. pl suggest what to do." -47463,What is this red dots on my itchy wrist ?,"Hi!Yasser, Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum, Possibly you have peri oral dermatitis or pigmentation.This can be because of various reasons like allergy to tooth paste, use of any cosmetic cream ,lip licking etc. Start using a good sunscreen daily along with hydroquinone cream at night.Change your tooth paste.You can also use tacrolimus cream in the morning. It would be good if you can see a dermatologist for proper prescription . regards, Dr.Bharat chawda ",I am a young man 19 years my mouth is about the color black what is the solution???? -26234,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -77527,Why is my sister's kidneys not functioning after diagnosed with blood disorder?,HelloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you ave posted your urine analysis has revealed presence of protein and blood in urine .It is not related to endometriosis that you had in 2008.Presence of blood and urine signifies disease of Glomeruli ( Urine filtering unit in kidney) and needs to be investigated Consult qualified Nephrologist for clinnical assessment and get following basic tests done to establish diagnosis 1) Urine culture 2)Estimation of total proteins excreted in 24 sample of urine 3)Renal function tests 4)Blood coagulation profile 5) Estimation of C reactive protein 6) Microscopic examination of urine to detect presence of Dismorphic RBCs7) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen .Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.Dr.Patil. ,"I was diagnosed with a kidney infection almost 3 weeks ago. had 2 different types of antibiotics, and it seemed to have past... pain has returned not as extreme, so I went to a walk in clinic. they doctor says there in no infecton showing but there is blood and protein in my urine. Wondering what can cause this, and can it be related to my endometriosis that i was diagnosed with in 2008." -135049,"Cough & allergy when eating out, spit white colour. Problem?",THIS IS ALLERGY ANTIBIOTICS ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN IN ALLERGY PROB;LEMS ANTIBITICS CAN INCREASE ACID AND METALLIC TASTE OR THEY CAN CAUSE PND AGAIN CAUSING METALLIC TASTE I RECOMMEMND YOU TO TAKE METROGYL 200 MG BD FOR 5 DAYS MONTAIR FX (MONTELUCAST AND FXOFENADINE COMBINATION) BD SYP OSSEX 1/2TSF NIGHT SYP ASCORIL 1/2 TSF TDS SYP GELUSIL 2 TSF TDS APPLY NEOSPORIN H EYE OINTMENT IN NOSE BD TAKE DICLO SOS FO PAIN TAKE METROGYL 5 DAYS AND OTHERS 3 WK ,"i am having running nose for a month, developed breathlessness and audible wheeze 20 days back...having cough,mucoid sputum on and off... respiratory audible wheeze... no fever... i m taking cough syrup expectorant... had antibiotics azithromycin and amoxyclavulinic acid with salbutamol inhaler but symptoms not resolved...i have this unusual metallic smell while coughing...what is wrong with me.." -51740,What does BP level of 116/59 indicate?,"Hello Welcome to HCM. Provochol is a cholesterol lowering medication and will not cause rise in the BP. the cause of your high BP is because you quite your BP medications. It was normal as you have described, but that normal was under the effect of medications. So I recommend you to restart those BP medications and you will do fine. wishing you good health. regards. ",I'm a 43 year old female. I started taking Provochal 3 weeks ago and now am having blood pressure 155 over 105. I was taking blood pressure/water pill this last year for high blood pressure but the last 3 months it was normal so I stopped a month ago. Could these to factors help put me in this situation now? -9786,No medicines seem to work for my anxiety. Can you suggest any solution?,"Hello. If you are suffering from anxiety disorder only, why do you need to take Olanzapine? Olanzapine is an antipsychotic and it has no role in anxiety. Effexor (Venlafaxine) is a good medication. You can try a simple and good medication with a low side effect like tablet Sertraline or tablet Escitalopram. Olanzapine causes weight gain - hypercholesterolemia and diabetes (metabolic syndrome) after two or three years of use. Effexor is also known for its cardiovascular side effect like hypertension. I would advise you to switch over to other medications if you have only anxiety problem and no other medications have been used in the past. Do daily exercise. Take good care of health. Avoid junk food. Have a good quality of proper sleep. Learn to do relaxation. Thank you. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hello doctor, I am 24 years old.I have anxiety and I am taking medications for that - Effexor XR two times a day Olanzapine 5 mg one at night. It has been now four years that I am struggling with this illness and now none of the medicine work for me. Please advice me what should I do." -228184,What is the treatment for a red spot in the testicles?,"Hello and . As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.After 5 years of a TURP,incontinence isn't normal.Get tested by Urologist.You can get treated for the incontinence,depending on the cause.A Urodynamic evaluation with cystoscopy and USG scan will be needed.Itching over the foreskin and scrotum,will need to be seen by an Urologist.It could be due to an allergy,infection or fungal cause.You'll be advised treatment after examination. You've not written age or if you're a diabetic.Send all the reports,with a photo,as a direct question to me, for opinion.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","i recently went thru prostate glands surgery on 31st oct 2011 was discharged from the hospital on 7th nov.now the incontinence period is going on,my problem is that i feel very itchy on the foreskin of my penis and around the area of scrotum.please help." -61647,Suggest treatment for stomach pain and weight loss while suffering from H.pylori infection,"HiI had gone through your question and i understand your concern, See , Treating persons infected with Chlamydia prevents adverse reproductive health complications and continued sexual transmission, and treating their sex partners can prevent reinfection and infection of other partners.The standard recommended regimen for treatment of Chlamydia is: Azithromycin 1 g orally in a single dose OR Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice a day for 7 daysI hope this information was useful.Wish you good health.Thankyou. ","I was diagnosed with clymidia 2 years ago, an the gyno toldme I probrobly had it for a while considering the severe cramps I was getting Me and my bf have been trying to conceive ever since I was treated, and I can`t get pregnant. Can I maybe have a surgery done to fix the damage to my tubes due to having clymidia. Please help" -255261,What causes brown discharge after taking birth control?,"Hi,It is true that after stopping hormone contraception, some disturbance is observed, but, it does not persist for days together. Your symptoms point to general ill health and hence, I would suggest an evaluation by a general physician. This should be followed by a pelvic examination along with an abdominal sonogram, complete blood picture, urinalysis to exclude infections. Please maintain a healthy weight and a healthy diet. Regular exercise along with meditation helps to control the irritability. Hope this helps. ","I do have a question. I stopped taking my birth control pill over a month ago and I know there are some side effects with that. However, I have constant cramping. Not too painful but noticeable. I also have headaches that will not subside and loss of appetite. I am very emotional and irritable. Is this all normal??" -252585,Can cigarette smoking during pregnancy cause fetal defects?,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Taking supplements is not harmful for the fetus, however it will not fulfil the calorie and protein requirement of the pregnancy.I will suggest you to take high protein consisting of milk and milk products, eggs, pulses and meat( if non vegetarian).Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma ","I AM 18 WEEKS PREGNANT AND IN NORMAL WEIGHT FOR MY HEIGHT i LOST 7 LBS IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER AND NOW I AM STARTING TO EAT, BUT i STILL SOMETIME DO NOT HAVE THE URGE TO EAT WHEN i KNOW THAT i SHOULD. i HAVE DRINKING ENSURE TO SUPPLEMENT AT THAT TIMES, COULD THAT BE HARMFUL TO MY BABY" -64352,Should i be worried about the swollen rash on insect bitten place?,"It depends if your inmate is suffering from a disease that is blood borne .For eg AIDS, Hepatitis B and C. ","Hello, I work in a state correctional institution and while conducting a cell search i pricked my thumb with a sewing needle the inmate had in his bed sheet. The inmate new I was going to enter his room prior to me entering due to his suspicious behavior earlier in the day. So suppose he pricked himself with the needle and left it in his bed sheet for me to get stuck wih it, what are my chances of contracting anything?" -139800,What could white cells in urine with back pain indicate?,"Thank you for the question.Take accelofenac tab twice a day after meals for 5 days. Do hot fomentation and take help of a physical therapist for massage, hot fomentationand back strengthening exercises. Avoid lifting heavy objects,Lumbo-sacral Brace should be worn in daytime for spine support. ","Morning, my doctors sent me for ex-ray on my lower back, the results came back she told me I had disc narrowing and spondylosis, could you please advise what I should be doing to help this back problem, until I go to adviser, I work in a office and walk 30 mins each way to work evry day. Thank you" -161714,Suggest treatment for leg cramps,"Hi,Actually you will need a neurosurgeon for choosing the best permanent treatment according to his physical examination. My advice would be according to degree of cases. Mild cases of hemifacial spasm may be managed with sedation or Carbamazepine (an anticonvulsant drug). Microsurgical decompression and botulinum toxin injections are the current main treatments used for hemifacial spasm. For moderate to severe cases we use Microvascular decompression appears to be the most popular surgical treatment at present. Microvascular decompression relieves pressure on the facial nerve, which is the cause of most hemifacial spasm cases. Excellent to good results are reported in 80% or with a 10% recurrence rate. Approximately 10% had previously failed surgery. Side effects include hematoma, swelling, infarction, and brain death. Botulinum toxin is highly effective in the treatment of hemifacial spasm. It has a success rate equal to that of surgery, but repeated injections may be required every 3 to 6 months. But it is a bit expensive. Hope the above information helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan ","My name is Mrs. Tara Jhawar residing at Kanpur U.P. I m suffering from Left Hemi Facial Spasm since 10 years. The left eye with connected muscles are twiching reguarly. Doctors are give medicines and ask for Botox, but these are temporary treatment. Please advice a permanant cure." -94708,Suggest treatment for groin lump,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM.I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns.Treatment of the hard lump on left side of your crotch-You mostly have Bartholins Cyst from the facts in your history.Its not cancerous lump and so be relived and stop worrying.So don't worry and take opinion from ER Surgeon,who would resolve the treatment issues with crotch hard lump,-Who would treat it by Surgical Excision if need be / or treat it by antibiotics for few days time.Hence you should attend to ER Surgeon .This advise is based on the facts from the history you give.Hence I would advise you to check with ER Surgeon urgently.So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you.Hope this would relieve your problem.Welcome for any more query in this regard to HCM.Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advise.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. ","Hi, i have a hard bump on the left side of my crotch, below the skin, with no marking of any sign on the actual skin. I've had it for a while on both sides, but i've noticed the left one has got considerably bigger in the past week or two, what are these lumps?" -137391,Constant backward nasal drip,Hello For itchy sensation in throat or difficulty in swallowing ui needs deconestant treatment as T Decofed Ds ( for adults) and do warm salt water gargles three times daily and steam inhalation morning evening for releif of cough ,getting allergy in throat and getting cough and a light sputum i am getting allergy in throat and getting cough and a light sputum what is the treatment for this sir can u suggest the treatment -192540,What causes blood and mucus in stools of a child?,"Hello, We need to investigate for congenital adrenal hyperplasia variant. Please discuss this with her pediatrician, please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ",hi my little girl is 3 years old i have just noitced that she has a few long hairs in her vagina im really stressing about this could u please tell me if ita ok or if i need to see a doctor she also get BO bad i took her to doctors and was told everything was fine just to worry if she gets hair underarm or on vagina thats why im so stressed now please help -214511,Suggest treatment for swelling in roof of mouth and gums,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Recurrent blister in the case with the mentioned signs and symptoms suggest the presence of underlying infection in the capped tooth referred as a periapical abscess.Was the tooth root canal treated?If yes,it may require retreatment and then followed by the capping.I would advice you to consult a good Endodontist and have a radiograph done followed by the retreatment and then placement of the crown.Antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metrolag may be required on prescription.Do salt water gargling .Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. ",I have a capped tooth I had to have recapped about four months because I was facing severe pain in jaw when she recapped it my tooth felt fine for a couple of weeks the pain then stopped so I figure it went away but over the past month or so I've noticed a blister typed thing over the capped tooth. I've popped it twice but it just keeps coming back. -223675,Is testicular temperature being 45 degree C normal?,"Hello, It can be an orchitis which is nothing but an inflammation of infection or testis. You can opt for an ultrasound and urine routine examination to confirm the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician ","I have been having pain in my testicles for the last week. No sever, just a pain, some times I wake up and there is nothing, other times it hurts. For a few days last week the pain subsided, but has come back. I'm a little worried to have this check out as I have no insurance at the moment." -86442,What causes pain on abdomen above waist?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of hepatitis B with hbsag positive but hbe is negative. So no infectivity is there. You should take medicine as prescribed. In addition to medicine you should take of diet. Avoid high fatty diet. Avoid alcohol. Take low protein diet. Avoid serious exercise.Regularly check your SGPT and serum bilirubin level. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Patients name: Sumiaya, Mobile No. +0000, Age20 yerar, F, HBsAg (C.T) Methods ELISA, Test OD 2.75 (Last year 1.75)Cut off value 0.10 Possitive HBeg Methods ELISA, Test OD 0.05, Cut of Value 0.18 Negative Now taken Medicine: Barkavir, but it his high previous 1 years, How are suggestion. what should patients do his house beside medicine." -60115,Suggest treatment for itchy rashes in the groin area,"Hello,As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [ENT] and to know exact status please do few investigations like this [CBC with differential, Nasal endoscopy, CT scan, and a sinus culture] to confirm exact cause.2) Use saline nasal spray regularly and take other prescribed medications as per investigation reports only.Do follow lifestyle modifications like this:1) Try to avoid upper respiratory infections. Minimize contact with people who have colds. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before your meals.2) Carefully manage your allergies. Work with your doctor to keep symptoms under control and do blood differentials count every month.3) Try to avoid cigarette smoke and polluted air. Tobacco smoke and air contaminants can irritate and inflame your lungs and nasal passages.4) Use a humidifier. If the air in your home is dry, such as it is if you have forced hot air heat, adding moisture to the air may help prevent sinusitis.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo ",I continue to have acute sinusitis -- Have all basic symptoms -- Have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis over last 20 plus years -- Finished antibiotic cefuroxime axetil 500mg 2-weeks back -- Still no relief -- Today is worse due to heavy biometric rainy day pressure especially in both ears. -113846,Suggest treatment for swollen legs,"Good evening sir. It is very common problem that our body stops secreting natural steroids once we r taking it from outside on a long term basis. Adrenal fatigue is common with long term use of steroids. If she is not experiencing any problems like pigmentation, low blood pressure, low blood sugar , I am not too sure how increasing the steroid dose would help. Especially if she has osteoporosis one needs to be careful. If you could provide us with some insight on adrenal fatigue symptoms, it would be more helpful. We need to be sure why we are increasing her steroid. Hope this was helpful ","my wife is in remission for lupus but is still on prednisilone.she now has adrenal fatigue,but due to taking prednisolone cant have her hormones tested.she has been told to up her prednisolone doseage full stop.she has osteoporosis and does not want to incresase her preds." -123466,What are the conditions that would be related to the terminal ileum that is causing pain and periodic bulging?,"Hi,Pain experienced at the shoulder tip is a common occurrence after Lap Surgery. It is due the presence of residual gas. This symptom will automatically disappear as soon as the gas gets absorbed. Nothing to worry at all.Regards ",I had laparoscopic left femoral hernia surgery three days ago and am feeling pain in my neck and shoulder. I also feel the pain coming right up from my abdominal area to my neck and shoulder when I cough or even when I go to the washroom. Is this normal? What causes this pain? -127917,Is chewing a AA battery dangerous?,"HI THANKS FOR POSTING YOUR QUERY ON HEALTH CARE MAGIC.WHIPLASH INJURY IS EVALUATED WITH MRI CERVICAL SPINE.IF AN ABNORMALITY IS FOUND,THEN SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THROUGH LAMINECTOMY IS DONE.CORTICOSTEROIDS ARE VERY HELPFUL.STERNAL INJURIES ARE OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH CARDIAC CONTUSIONS.THIS EXPLAINS THE CARDIAC SYMPTOMS IN YOUR CASE.CONSIDER HAVING 2-DIMENSIONAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY.CONTINUE WITH ALL THE PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.KEEP IN TOUCH WITH CARDIOLOGIST.THANK YOUTAKE CARE ","I am a 44 year old woman, had a t-bone accident about 12 years ago and suffered injury to sternum, alon g with severe whiplash. A year or so later I have suffered with mid sternum pain, throat squeezing, heart flutters and near fainting. I have been on paxil, metoprolol and buspar, and Robaxin. I am sometimes symptom free, and then the symptoms return. I have been seen by cardiologists, endocrinologists, allergists, gastrointerologists,. Help, I have run out of answers." -157923,Is pain on top part of the foot a symptom of Morton s neuroma?,"Hi, It can be costochondritis or muscular pain. As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Ok I have pain under the lower left rib cage by my left hand. It hurts to move and breath sometimes. It s been a few days sense it became continual. Almost feels like when I was pregnant and the kids would put there feet under my ribs,. But I can t be I m fixed" -140214,Suggest remedy for pinched nerve and back pain,HelloRenal stones can cause pain radiating to back. You also consume alcohol and you have had gastric bypass. I would advice you to go for ultrasound abdomen to diagnose a liver pathologgy and renal calculi.Visit your physician.Hope this helps.Thanks ,I have pain in my back. Yesterday it was at the shoulder blade and now today it s lower. Only on the right side. I ve had gastric bypass and kidney stones in the past and I m scared to death it s another stone. Or if it s something with my liver since I drink quite a bit. Help? -190074,Spots in the retina. Taking tamoxifen after cancer treatment. Is that the reason. Will Anabrez work?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM, Your doctors are right as you do not have any problem from any systems of your body, for what they go for investigations ? It seems you have got Anxiety Neurosis. Develop self confidence and mind power that I do not have any problem. Remove false fear from your mind and live joyfully. Ok and bye. ","Hi, I m worried about my risk of getting cancer and keep asking my doctors do to general physicals for me but they won t unless i have a specific problem. I was wondering how I could get them to do an mri scan or something of that type for me as I get very nervous thinking about the risk of me getting cancer. Both my grandfathers died of prostate cancer , my grandmother on my father s side died of ovarian cancer , my grandmother on my mothers side died of lung cancer , my father currently has prostate cancer and my aunt recently developed skin cancer. Kind of explains why I m so wary about my chances of getting it. My doctors know this information but they always just say don t worry about it which doesnt sound very assuring." -146210,What does blood work finding of elevated liver enzymes indicate?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may still have some subarachnoid hemorrhage. You should go for ct scan brain to rule out any possibility of hemorrhage. Then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ",I had a subarachnoid heamorrahge two years ago which resulted in me having surgery. Two stents and coiling. I made a very good recovery. Since September last year I have been suffering from terrible bouts of vertigo. I am violently sick with it and usually take a few weeks to recover. Can you tell me if you think this might have anything to do with the heammorra.ghe -26032,Should the purple splotches around my eyes worry me?,Hello. Stay healthy. For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hello doctor, The last night I felt sick and it made me threw up really hard and I felt too much pressure in my eyes. When I looked in the mirror, all around my eyes were black as if blood veins were ruptured with purple splotches. Should I be worried? Do I need to visit an ophthalmologist? Does it need special care or will it go away itself? I appreciate if you let me know your opinion about my concern." -49986,Suggest treatment for heart palpitations,"Hello,For how long are you taking this medication? And for what purpose you have been prescribed Hydrochlorothiazide? Do you have any edema?If you have been given Hydrochlorothiazide, only for High Blood Pressure (BP), then it is advisable to change the medicine. Because, as you have mentioned, Hydrochlorothiazide drug might increase your sugar levels.If you do not have any of the above symptoms then I suggest you to take Telmisartan drug (twice daily in morning and evening) for a week and check for BP and sugar levels again.If you still have any more doubts do not hesitate to contact us anytime.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini ",HOW SAFE ARE DIURETIC MEDS FOR HYPERTENSION....I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG...140'S TO 160'S OVER 80'S BLOOD PRESSURE...ACTIVE...BEEN PRESCRIBED HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID...PRE DIABETIC....NO MEDS FOR THAT.....CONCERNED ABOUT THIS MED MAKING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS HIGHER... -17136,Please provide a diet plan for NAFLD,Hi. I understand your concern. For further information consult a nutritionist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/nutritionist ,"Hi doctor, Before three months, I was diagnosed to have NAFLD (Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease). I have lost my weight from 62 to 53 within about three months by way of morning walk for about 1 hour and yoga and pranayama for another 80 minutes and by taking low fat diet and less calories. As a result my health and face is totally broken. I am a little bit worried by thinking whether it is normal or not. Even I cannot go out anywhere due to the questions from people about my broken health and lost weight. Please advise me and prescribe some medicines and supplements for restoration of my broken face. Please provide a complete diet plan which is helpful for curing NAFLD." -163530,Suggest treatment for swollen knee in people with torn meniscus,"HelloYou may need clinical examination and X-rays.I suggests for rest,analgesics and muscle relaxants.Hot fomentation is also useful.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","Hi I m a 57 year old healthy woman. The last few days I ve experienced weird symptoms. Yesterday, reaching for an item on a waist high shelf I pulled a muscle in my back. Today, just doing normal activities I have a huge pull in my left quad that won t release. I m active and healthy,,,,,am I lacking a vitamin? This seems rare for me and I wanted some advise. I drink lots of water and exercise. I did have a back injury and have been a bit slower than usual but I ve been back to my almost normal self. Any suggestions? Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Sue" -188237,"Can elevated ca125,abdominal swelling and fibroid tumor be symptoms of ovarian cancer?","HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern but let me tell you that you are thinking in totally wrong way you are not suppose to think about the diagnosis it is the doctor who is suppose to think about the likely possibility of any disease if he has doubts for what you are thinking then he will for sure ask you for this, so you stop worrying about this, take care and have nice day. ",I am worried about a pancoast tumor. I have pain in the shoulder blade and tingling in my pinky and ring finger that are worse with use. Some shortness of breathe when tying shoes. I have a heart cath in july after er visit in May due to an irregular ekg. I went to a cardiologist and had a second ekg which mirrored the first but he did a heart cath to be safe. The ER visit was due to chest pain and tingling to both arms and shortness of breath likely from the anxiety it caused. Now it is only the right side. It went away a few weeks after the heart cathand came back quite painful. It was hard to concentrate and work. My doctor ruled out cancer based on the fact that the ER did a cheat xray andwould have noticed in may. It felt better a few weeks again and is now back the worst yet. Not sure what to do next. Would love to know what to discuss with him when I go in. The thing that seemed to most mirror my symptoms online was a pancoast tumor which scares the crap out of me. I smoked heavily from 16-22 appx a pack a day. Then quite on and off never smoking more than a pack aa week until a year ago. Usually only smoked one or two at work or on weekends. I am 32 now. Is a pancoast likely? What should I be doing test wise to diagnos any issue it may be? -119156,What causes lower abdominal pain?,"Hi.Thanks for your query and detailed history. The fear of something serious as you have mentioned about the symptoms and the probable fear of having HIV and Hepatitis, the best way is ; Get the blood, urine and IV and Hepatitis status done by relevant blood tests.Throat swab for gram staining, culture and sensitivity.Take a course of proper antibiotics and supportive medicines.See the results.I hope this will give us the best way for a proper diagnosis, investigations and treatment.If the results of the tests are negative you do not have to worry about. ","I am an 18 year old male. I have a list of symptoms which are bothering me. Since September, I have beendiagnosed with early stages of Appendicitis, mild Hepatomegaly, Gastritis, andGranular Pharyngitis. Also I have noticed a few other symptoms like: Withe pastethat is located on top of my tongue, which could be thrush, my stool is claycolored, and I currently am having a case of tonsillitis - with no fever. I amafraid this could be an HIV infection, for I was involved in risky behavior afew months ago, and also I'm afraid this could be Hep C. What else could thismean?" -135917,"Inhaled bleach fumes, feeling shaky and having acid reflux. Should I consult doctor?","Hi encburuca ! You can give him paracetamol for fever. No problem. If weather is cold ,Don't wrapped him let have little space so he can cool his body too. And give him citrus juice, lemon tea, soup, apple to recover. And at last give him anti allergy tab like cetrizine. When he get relief consult the doctor for further symptoms. Take care. Bye. ","My husband felt like he was getting a cold in the morning but he did not think much of it so he went ahead and had a few shots of tequila. Latter at night he started to sneeze , cough and high temperature. Been that he had all those tequila I suppose I can t give him any medicine,how can I help him calm down the high temperature?" -139240,Suggest treatment for lower back pain,"Hello, I have studied your case.You may need to do MRI spine with contrast again to see for nerve compression.Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your back and pain associated with it.Previous surgery may lead to early degeneration around operated vertebrae.Another possibility of spinal canal stenosis leading to pain on standing.If your MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help..For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic like pregabalin and methylcobalamine medication can be started consulting your doctor.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will helpI will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I am 46 yrs old, female. I have degenerative disks and 2 yrs ago had 3 cervical disks replaced with instrumentation. Now I am having very sharp pain and pins and needle sensation in my upper back and the left upper portion feels like my skin is numb and freezing cold. This pain wakes me up at night. What would cause this-it isnt going away and is more frequent. Thanks!" -110644,What causes sharp pain in the left side of the chest?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. Bronchitis is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection. And symptoms like brownish mucus discharge and chest tightness are seen in bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hello, i was just treated for an upper respiratory infection about 2 weeks ago with antibiotics. I had symptoms of excessive coughing and tightness of chest as well as hoarseness in my throat and loss of voice. Coughing up a grayish mucous sometimes with little blood. Have been sick since mid January.I thought it was better but i have this constant wet cough still and now today i started feeling tightness in chest again with a fluttering sensation down in the middle of chest area. no fever no body aches. What should i do? Still have a raspy throat." -138205,How can chronic backache be treated?,"Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would come up with three possibilities, these include: The first possibility is of any kidney stones which may present as such sharp pain radiating to the back. SO you need to get an ultrasound abdomen and also urine analysis should be done.The second possibility is muscle spasm in the lower left back and I suggest using warm fomentations,avoidance of heavy activities, taking some medications ( muscle relaxant, NSAID and topical muscle relaxant cream) ",I have a sharp pain on my left side when I move or lie down. Worried about kidney problem. I m a little nauseous.. Some dry heaves (no vomiting ). Sweating. Went to urologist today - he hit my left kidney ares - no pain then. Drank a lot of water yesterday and today. No blood noticed. -45257,Suggest treatment for dark red bumps on butt cheek,"Hi.As per your case history you are having fungal infection called as tinea corporis.My treatment advice is – 1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it.3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .4. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine given only after consulting a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. ","I have an itchy scalp severe and a rash on my chest also that itches. I have been to the doctor already several times and I still have it . the doctor prescribed shampoos, creams and stuff for your scalp and even antibiotics. I think the only time I was helped was with the antibiotic. what should I do?" -78593,What does my ultrasound suggest?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i must advise you to be an optimist.A creatinine of 2.7 ,with 30% function of kidneys, can be treated medically or even surgically, depending on the cause of the kidney failure. You've not mentioned if you're diabetic,anemic (Hb),uric acid,sodium,potassium,having other systems involvement,if kidney biopsy has been done,or ultrasound scan report.If you can send the reports to me, i can give you an expert opinion, regarding further treatment and prognosis.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","My blood workup showed by Creatine to be 2.71. Last year it was 1.12. Just completed a urine cleanse and more blood work and they just called me stating my kidneys are working at 30%. I don t know the type but what stage would I most likely be at. I m scared I won t see my grandchildren grow up, go to college, get married etc. I just turned 60yrs old and female." -23942,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -223653,What causes blood spots from penis?,"Hello,Nocturnal erection is normal, natural and up to one extent it is not a disease. The penis pain could be due to infection. Therefore, I suggest consulting an urologist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","age 22 following r the things that i did in past.i) I did masterbate in the age of 12-15.almost every night.i did it as i was not aware of this thing. ii)I saw the adult movie in the age of 15-17. iii) now i have left every thing but have the prob here are... I have problem related with urine and have the following symptoms:1. I feel night fall 4-5 times in a month since 3 years and sometimes a gum like liquid comes through after urination. My penis becomes erected during sleeping for every night almost .When it goes to extreme position I feel night fall otherwise I see gum like liquid coming from penis when i urinate after sleeping. This case i.e. either night fall or seeing gum like liquid happens almost for every night. 2. i feel seminal discharge as i see any pron or even think about it.3. i think my sexual desire has increased as my penis erects veryeasily .whenever i travel by bus it erects . It also erects duringsleeping almost every night and sometimes it remains erected tillearly morning4. Whenever I talk to girl a gum like liquid comes through penis.5. I HAVE BECOME VERY WEAK PHYSICALLY AS WELL AS MENTALLY6. Even I talk abt sexy thing , a gum like liquid comes from my penis. As i am very sensitive person, I feel very shy.plz help me and suggest some medicine. i have left to see any Pron sites.I took tab speman for 5 months but i did not get full recovery .Thanks & regards,Amit" -18293,What are the side effects of Mezol eye drops?,"Hi. Mezol (Chlorpheniramine maleate, Methylcellulose, and Nafazoline) has no long-term side effects, but as it contains preservatives, I advise you to use it only when your eyes are red and not on a regular basis. Refresh Liquigel is a lubricant which is preservative free and can be used on a daily basis four times a day. For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ","Hello doctor, My eyes normally are very dry and get red too often. The doctor once gave me Mezol eye drop and it becomes white instantly. So, can I use it regularly whenever eyes are red or not? What can be the side effects of Mezol eye drops?" -248955,Do i need to see doctor as my right leg pain when i am standing still?,"no, not the bells palsy. but yes there has to ba a reason for bells palsy, like chronic mastoiditis that is an infection in the bone behind the ear that has a lot of air pockets in it, infection in this area may lead to facial nerve damage leading to bells palsy. this type of infection can cause the pain you mentioned in your query, ","I had several piercing pains in my skull behind my ear last night. Today, I had a dull pain and the area where the pain was last night has been painful to the touch. Should I be concerned about Bells Palsy? I had it four years ago on the other side of my face." -110995,What causes tightness in chest?,HiThank you for asking HCM.I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to costochondritis. It is better to have a consultation with your doctor and have an x ray to rule out any deformity. Anti inflammatory gels like ketoprofen for local application will be helpful. If pain is more you can take oral ketoprofen also. If there is no improvement even after this then local injection of corticosteroids or anesthetics will be helpful.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.Thanks. ,"Hi, my lower left rib feels like it is slightly protruding and is sore at the very tip closest to me center. Why is this? It feels bruised but it is not visibly purple nor it is protruding visibly, however I can feel it sticking out significantly more than my lower right rib." -186683,Suggest treatment for carcinoid appendix cancer,HiEarly stage liver cancer does not have a good prognosis.It is a very aggressive tumour.Average survival time is around 1 year. RegardsDr de ,"brother hospitalized with bout of C Diff and while in treatment they also discovered some spots on his liver, biopsy performed and determined cancerous. Going to have a Pet Scan to further assess. 58 years old, my question is cancer stemming from the liver caught in early stage good prognosis? if not treatable and confined to the liver, are transplants performed?" -111809,What causes pain like heartburn in breast?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your ECG, stress test and echo are normal, no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Pulmonary causes like bronchitis and fibrosis can cause breathlessness on exertion and relieved by rest.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test )4. CT thorax if required. Chest x ray and CT thorax are needed to rule out fibrosis and PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. ","I had a stress test and could not pass it due to shortness of breath, But they told me it was normal. Then they did a echo and it was normal. This was 3 yrs ago, when I walk, climb stairs, carry in groceries, the pain comes on in chest, into the right side of my neck and jaw, shoulder, and my heart skips. I had another EKG last week and I was told it was normal. I sit down when this happens and it goes away real fast. What could it be?" -55096,Suggest complications of congestive heart failure,"Hey, I am Dr Sameer, Cardiologist.First with this high weight getting fatique easily can be there. But chest discomfort during periods of sttess can be a symptom of underlying cardiac disease. Their is a test called stress echo which can be done to rule out cardiac disease. Also get thyroid profile tested. Consider loosing weight gradually than all of a sudden and excersise regularly.Thanks ","Hello. I am 47 , 5'4'' AND 100 pounds. I was 130 pounds this time last year and felt pretty good. I eat 2,300 calories a day and have been having chest symptoms that are uncomfortable when under stress. Could my weight be affecting my heart? I have lost a lot of muscle and experience fatigue with an inability to handle stress. I have also had an abnormal aldosterone test many months back.Vanessa Stroud" -62600,What could boils on groin and genitals suggest?,"yes, bacterial infection can cause frequesnt urination and pain.you can have a urine test and to get rid of the symptoms you can take anitibiotics prescribed by your consulting physician.the symptoms will disaapear ...stay good and healthy and drink lots of water ","i do not have an std, and i do not have a urine infection but i seem to frequently urinate, extra fluid with sperm during sex, pains in the lower stomache sometimes, small white spots around ring of penis, my urine smells different than usual, dripping after urinating, shaking sometimes and sudden twitches, a burning sensation weeing after sex. anal fisure. mucus. doctors done a test with micro scope and fount bacteria tho ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????" -63121,Suggest remedies for a wound on my toe filled with sticky fluid,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have gum disease called pyria which is due to inflammation and formation in gums which can cause infection in blood stream as well and it can lead to spread of infection as well through facial spaces and can lead to sinus infection and upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. You should visit Periodontist once and get it examined. Start treatment after proper examination. you should go for scaling and root planning of mouth. You should take Listerine mouth wash and do warm saline rinses. Take antibiotic as well to subside infection in your body.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","By having gum disease called pyria---can this disease cause you to have several different can's of infection ---and the last 3 years I have continuously been suffering with flu, upper respiratory infection, walking pneumonia, bronchistis, sinus infection, viral infection. Dose having pyria contribute to any of that?" -241570,Is taking adderall safe for depression?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.There is no significant interaction between the drugs that you have mentioned. But looking at the medications, and their dosages it appears that the patient is probably having resistant schizophrenia and its a difficut to treat illness. If he is still having delsuions, then it would be wise to get him admitted. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ",I have a an adult foster care home and a new client of mine has recently been put on clozapine which I know from experience is a pretty strong medication and needs a lot of monitoring. Since he moved in with us he has not been stable enough to stay at home for more than three days and he starts getting really delusional. He is on 700 mg. The other psychotic medications are zyprexa and affexor. Can there be a contraindication happening here? -218491,Why experiencing bad taste in mouth and shortness of breath after having amoxicillin for toothache?,"Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.As you are mentioning that you are having cavities in you teeth and now you are experiencing pain , it looks that now the infection has spread to the pulp (blood supply), so now you have to go for root canal treatment in the tooth.So till you visit your dentist you can start with one pain killer as Diclomol twice daily and one antibiotic Novamox twice daily as it will solve your problem.Hope it will help you. ","I have two enormous cavities in my teeth. The pain of one of them can only be relieved with cold water, while nothing ever works for the other. I've even tried tramadol, let alone multiple NSAID's. It will be a week or so before I can see my dentist. How can I manage the pain?" -133039,"Which is the best medicine from amway to improve my immunity system to prevent cough, cold and allergy?","Hi, thank you for posting.From what you refer I can say that you suffer from Laryngitis disease accompanied with pulmonary disease.You should avoid humid and dusty environments. Quit smoking cigarettes(if you smoke).You need the following tests to determine the diagnosis:1. Laryngoscopy.2. Pulmonary X-ray.3. Spirometry(respiratory function test).4. Complete blood count.5. Urine test.Contact your ORL(otorhinolaryngologist) and your pulmonologist.I hope this information is helpful.Regards.Dr. Behar. ","ive developed intermittent wheezing like asthma but only in my voicebox i feel ok but it keeps coming and going for a bout a month, i had a severe chest infection last year which had to be treated with 2 lots of antibiotics , i am 43 weigh 14 stone and im normally fit and well , no allergies and no meds." -240674,How to control craving for raw rice?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.This could be a manifestation of damage ot the brokas area of the brain. get a MRI scan of the brain done. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ","why am I having difficulty in memmory and unable to use the propererent words though I can see in my mind what I have to say. I would use couple of letters from the appropriate word to be said but end up saying totally some thing different. i do try to take long poses before i say it cause I want to say it right , howver i end up saying some thing different. For example: can I install a curtain here? I would say can I put a Turkey here?" -254064,Does delay in menstruation indicate pregnancy?,"Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Disc degeneration can lead to nerve pressure and damage. If she is not having any neurological deficit or any bladder or bowel complaints, then she can take bed rest and get the surgery done in post delivery period.However, if any of these symptoms appear, then she should get the surgery done immediately.Hope you found the answer helpful.Dr Deepti Verma ","my wife aged 24, is a pregnant at 23rd week. she is facing back pain from last 3 weeks. The impression of mri scan shows, disc degeneration with posterior disc extrusion at L5/S1 level causing compression on the epidural fat,right traversing nerve root with significant narrowing of the spinal canal..... One ortho has suggested the surgery immediately, but another ortho has told her to have bed rest, since she is carrying. Presently my wife does not have any urine problem or weakness, but she has got lower back ache, right thigh pain and not able to walk properly. she had a miscarriage on her first pregnancy. My query is, is it better to have a bed rest now or to go for a surgery?" -142908,What could be the reasons for severe lower back pain and hip pain?,"i think Gabapentin should not be taken three times a day. Mostly it is prescribed as once and should be taken in night. Side effect of gabapentin is light headedness, sleepiness and sometime giddiness. Also taking with morphine is not dangerous but you can feel little tired. My doses for gabapentin is 75mg. ","Hello,I have been reading about Gapentin and I see that it may interact with morphine and should not be taken at the same time. I had back surgery in September 2013 and my Dr. prescribed 300 mg Apo Gabapentin three time a day and hydo morphine 48mg, three times a day for my pain. Have I read this wrong, should I be concerned?Thank you,Betsy" -239276,Suggest treatment for anxiety disorder,"Hi, Thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic.I have read your query carefully and understood that you have had few episodes that lasted few days in which you have disturbed sleep (difficulty in initiating as well as decreased need for sleep), feeling high progressing to being irritable and angry, difficulty to remain seated for long (increased psychomotor activity or restlessness). These episodes described by you suggest hypomanic episodes and need detailed psychiatric consultation. I would advice you to visit a psychiatrist near you.Hope I have answered your query, let me know if you need any further information. RegardsDR. ASHUTOSH SINGH ","i feel as if im high on coke or something (and im not and havent been) its been this way for 2days now just hit me out of no where yesterday. Im even getting irritated and angry feelings, i cant sit still (or atleast not long) and could fall asleep untill 2 in the morning and woke up around 430 ready to go. its not that i hate this feeling its just ""strange"" and ive gotten it a few times now and everytime it passes i tell myself ""your tripping"" but im really not. what could this be?" -67167,Any suggestion for having vaginal infection?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should take higher antibiotics lkke cephalosporins or levofloxacin to treat your sinusitis. You should also take antihistaminics to reduce that. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",how to effectively treat sinusitis?I started taking amoxilin antibiotic 1-1-1 for 5 days. but 2 times i skipped the intake. after completing the course my sinusitis didnt reduce. Its very difficult to open my eyes now. what should i do?Pls give me a solution -17560,What precaution should I take for fibroid and low lying placenta?,Hi. Placenta previa. Bed rest. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, I am attaching the two ultrasound reports of 7th week and 14th week pregnancy. As per reports there are fibroid and low lying posterior placenta. What are chances of the baby to be delivered safe and sound? Will this fibroid contribute any bad effect to the baby or baby's growth in the uterus? Is there any way to remove this fibroid after baby's birth without causing any harm to the uterus? Are there any chances of another fibroid (in future), if the existing one removed by any treatment? What precautions need to take so that there are no or minimum harm to baby because of this fibroid? Any additional comment or advise would be highly appreciated. Thank you very much." -96034,Suggest treatment for swollen and painful lump on the forehead,"Hello!Thank you for the query.Such lump is a typical symptom of elbow bursa inflammation. Due to injury or constantly performing some action witch affects the elbow fluid appears around it. The best treatment of such inflammation is rest, lukewarm compresses and antiinflammatory medicines (like Diclophenac). You should stop working for few weeks.If this wont help in few weeks, please consult orthopedist.Hope this will help.Regards. ","i have a spongey lump on the tip of my left elbow there is no pain at all. it has been there for 3 weeks. i cant recall bumping it. i am a righthanded carpenter. age 58 height 6 foot weight 105 kg.have had mild heart attack 5-6years ago, stent was inserted." -8998,Why has my acne problem become worse after using Tretinoin?,"Hello. I understand your concern. Whenever retinoids are used proper sun protection in the form of sunscreens and other measures is necessary, while going to the beach. Use the following medications now for this, 1. Mometasone cream apply twice a day for five days for the acute irritation and stop after that, not to be used more than that. 2. Any sunscreen with SPF more than 50 use it regularly for 15 minutes before going in the sun every three to four hours. ","Hello doctor, I have been using Tretinoin gel for a while for my back and chest acne, and it has been fine, but one day, I decided to go to the beach and got sunburned. And my doctor prescribed me to put the gel every night so that night I applied it and my skin had a burning sensation for a few second. So I thought it was nothing then I woke up in the morning with red and very irritated skin on my back and chest with an increased amount of acne which was very irritating. And my skin is very rough. What should I do?" -36348,"Had a laproscopy. Removed cyst, endometrosis. Chances of getting pregnant?",HELLOIT IS TRUE THAT ENDOMETRIOSIS CAUSES DIFFICULTY IN CONCEPTION DUE TO SO MANY REASONS. BUT THERE IS EVERY POSSIBILITY OF TREATING ENDOMETRIOSIS THOUGH IT IS A CHRONIC DISEASE.YOUR TUBES ARE PATENT AND YOUR HUSBAND'S SPERM COUNT IS NORMAL.THE CHOCOLATE CYST IS REMOVED. FURTHER YOU MAY REQUIRE GONADOTROPHINS DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF ENDOMETRIOSIS AND YOU CAN CONCEIVE. ,"Hi, I had a laproscopy 10 days back. They removed one chocolate cyst ( 2.4 cm) and they removed 20 endometrosis also they said. I asked the doctor shall i get pregnancy now?. She said tubes are clear. So we have to wait and see. My hubby sperm count is 70 Million and Active moliculous count is also 75. Today i read so many forums in the net and im scared. They are all saying removing chocolate cyst will effect pregnancy chances. Pls help me. I consulted 3 gynics and all are suggested for surgery. Please let me know what i have to do." -1275,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -15648,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -114337,Will depo provera shot cause any side effects?,"Hi,It is unlikely to cause kidney damage. The most common side effects of telekast (montelukast) include headache, heart burn, stomach pain, diarrhea, joint pains, and liver dysfunction. There's no documented evidence of any harmful effects on the kidney.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ",i went to appolo hospital in delhi and there my allergy test result came out to be 520.doctor prescribed me allerid for 1 week and telekast for long term after that ii took it regularly for 3 months and then more often . now while taking it my stomach aches for some time and sometimes there is pain below sides of abdomen .does kidney collapses due to its usage? -185458,Is glioblastoma multiforme astrocytoma in fourth stage curable?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. It may be carcinoid tumour or may be somr other pathology. He should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then he should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",My husband was diagnosed 3 1/2 years ago with carcinoid stage 4 cancer. He is doing amazing...still working. Gets a shot once a month BUT I have always cut his hair and this year I feel a large lump in the crown of his head. You can't really see it but it is definitelly different than it ever was. He knows his cancer is not curable and will not go in for test. I haven't mentioned this shape change to him but I do wonder about it. He turns 68 tomorrow and has a wonderful attitude about life. Thanks for listening. Any thoughts? -191966,Suggest remedy for constant white discharge from eyes,"Hi, You should continue on the inhalers she is taking, as long as it shows good control on the allergy attacks, by time and as she grows up, she will gain more immunity and allergic symptoms will fade away. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ","hello doctor, my self mother of 5 years daughter. she is suffering from allergy but i do not know what allergy , she starts sneezing and coughing etc. we are giving her regular inhalers back from 3 years of flohale 125 mg 2pufs in the morning and 1-1 puf of ventorlin mor & evening. please suggest me what to do either we should continue her medicine or should i have to consult we another doctor." -85284,What could cause low hemoglobin count after liver transplant done for Hemochromatosis?,"Hi.thank you for posting query at HCMnoted that gall stones were found during routine ultrasonography in your mother.however, your mother has no symptoms nor she suffered from any symptoms previously.""Asymptomatic gallstones"" do not require any treatment.hopefully she will lead a healthy life and symptoms of gall stones would not occur.any further questions are welcomed.hope to answer your concern.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","my mother age 52,while routine check up of ultrasonography , the report says a few calculi of varying sizes in the lumen of the gallbladder. a calculus measuring13*10mm(approx) is seen impacted in the neck of gallbladder; another calculus measuring 19*12mm(approx) noted. no peri-cholecystic edema noted at scan- chronic cholelithiasis. what does it mean? would u prescribe any treatment? no BP,Sugar" -183834,How to treat swelling of prostate and pain during urination ?,Hello ! Yes the methylpredisollin its recomandetit for prostat cancer.The black stool it's not releated to prednisolon.If the symptoms continue you should advise your doctor.Regards ,"My grandfather is 73 years old and suddenly stopped taking methylprednisolone about two weeks ago. His doctor prescribed it for a sprained tendon. He is a prostate cancer survivor. He has diabetes, high blood pressure, gout and decreased kidney function. Since discontinuing the medication on day 2, he has suffered from loss of appetite, a ten pound drop in weight, stomach cramps and restlessness. He also takes Clonidine, Enalapril, Nadalol, Amlodipine, Hydralazine, Tekturna (for high blood pressure); Baby Aspirin; Glimperide and Januvia (for diabetes); Colchicine (periodically) for gout; Furosemide, Lipitor and Ferrous Sulfate (for cholesterol, I think). His doctor advised him to discontinue the Baby Aspirin. His stools have been dark, almost black for about two months prior to taking the methylprednisolone." -154227,Suggest remedy for brachialgia,"Hello, A knee joint examination is advised. As bumps getting red while taking a hot bath and leading to numbness a blood routine is advised. Usually, this is just to be ignored if not leading to pain or trouble in the knee functions. With gentle massage, hot water fermentation and knee exercises this excessive bump will disappear. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",Hi I am a 25 year old female and over the part 2-3 years. I have noticed a patch of small rough like bumps on the outside of my left knee. They not hurt break open or itch just ugly.They do get redder after the shower but still don t bother me. They have not changed in color or boarder just have increased in numbers over the years I don t have any history of skin problems -257239,Taking Loette. Have been on different birth control pills. Suffering from depression. Continue medications?,Hello I am not sure about the your due date of period. If your due date of period is passed then you should go again for urine pregnancy test. As you are felling hot flush it may be due to pill becouse pill contains hormones effect of these hormone menifest like this . so you should wait till your due date then decide ok take care ,"hi, I'm 17 years old and am sexually active. I have been on the birth control pill for about six months or so now and a few weeks ago Im pretty sure I skipped a day but just took both pills the next day. a few weeks after that I started bleeding and I figured it was just my period. after about two days it changed from blood to heavy brown discharge. the discharge happened continuously for about a week and a half. i took a pregnancy test and it came up negative. today I was nauseous all day and couldn't go to school because of it, I'm also having hot flashes and have been over heated all day. should I try another pregnancy test or is this just from missing a day on the pill?" -37300,"Trying to conceive, getting light periods and spotting. Am i pregnant?","Hello, Thanks for writing to us. As you have mentioned you are on treatment for last 8 months for infertility. You have not mentioned the date of your last normal period and whether any medications were taken? I suppose that first june was your expected date of period and that was scanty and later you had brown spotting, so I will suggest you to undertake urine pregnancy test, ultrasound scan and consult a gynaecologist for further management. Good Luck. Take care, Regards, Dr. Mrs. Sumeet Baheti ",Hi I had my period on the firs of june for only like half a day and a week later I had some brown spotting for only half a day could I be pregnand we have been ttc for 8 monthes now and I really hope thad I could be pregnand my period always comes every month and last for 4to5 days but never start the same day please help my -114256,Can heavy vaginal bleeding be the side effect of mahasef-cv200?,"Hello,Yes, taking myonit SR may cause headache in newly treated individuals. You may take tablet tramadol with paracetamol twice a day for headache. After two - three weeks you may acclimatize for it.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ",i have been advised to take myonit SR 2.6mg once a day. i have undergone angioplasty twice and am intermittently having pin point pains in my chest on the left side. i find relief after i have started this medicine 4 days back but am now having headaches. should i continue with the medicine? -141512,What causes chronic pain in the back?,OSTEOPENIA (WEAK BONES) OR PROLAPSE INTERVERTIBRAL DISC MAY BE THE CAUSE.ANOTHER CAUSE CAN BE WEAK MUSCLES DUE TO LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ,"I have a pain in my back on my right side that hurts more when I inhale deeply. Went to the Doc had a chest xray, front/back and from the side and they said everything looked okay. I'ver had the pain for about 8 weeks now following a case of bronchitis and my athma seems to be getting worse. I have only recently started using an inhaler that doesn't really provide me with any relief." -135785,"Clogged ear, sneezing and runny nose. Pain in the forehead. Antihistamine for allergy presribed. Right medication?","Hi, Was it a holter monitoring? If it has not picked up any arrhythmias then it is unlikely that you have some major problem. Was there any of such symptom like missed beats during continuous monitoring? It is unusual and rare to see this type of aggravation after meals. Food allergy may not cause this. Low Magnesium in the blood can cause changes in the heart rhythm. ","My heart skips beats after eating, especially after an evening meal. I wore a monitor for two weeks in September of last year, but it didn t show anything abnormal. My stress test didn t show any abnormalities either. I just started noticing the missing beats in December. It doesn t happen every time I eat. I know my heart is missing beats because I ve monitored my pulse and it coincides with the feeling I get in my chest. I ve read that it could be a symptom of food allergies or a lack of magnesium . Of course I m writing because I want an opinion." -135683,"Frequently get allergy in throat / nose junction, sneezing, running nose, mild cough. Diabetic. What is the permanent cure?","Hello Well come to health care magic Dear patient, let me tell you one thing clearly that allergic disorders like asthama and chronic allergic sinusitis have no permenant cure, these occur in episodic attacks which need to be treated with antiallergic medicines to cut short the attack, treatement could be through prevention of the attack if the triggerer of the allergic episode is found and by avoiding the exposure to that triggerer like a particular perfume, pollen , dust, mites, smoke etc but this is generally not possible to trace out the triggerer , however some immunologists do the allergic profile testing in an attempt to find out the triggerer and help the patients to avoid the exposure to them. currently your allergic sinusitis seems to have got secondarly infected as you are having lot of pain in the sinuses along with purulent nasal discharge on blowing, so you can consult an ENT doctor who after examining and testing you will give you some antibiotic medicines to cure the secondary infection WISH YOU RECOVERY SOON thanks Dr Arshad ","I have chronic issues with allergies and sinuses! As far back as I can remember. I used to take allergy shots, but every time they would up my dosage, I had a reaction. When I was old enough to make the decision to discontinue my shots...I stopped. I am ready to start back now...I am always sick! I have a blocked sinus right now. It feels like someone hit me with a 2×4 in the cheek and my teeth , on that side, are killing me. I have been able to blow very little out. What comes out, seems to be pure pus . Is that possible, and if so, do I need to get started on an antibiotic asap?" -255342,Does i-pill lead to delayed periods?,"Hi,Welcome to Healthcare magic.If you are taking the pills consistently and regularly, these last 7 days are safe. Having unprotected sex during this period does not result in pregnancy. So your husband need not use extra precaution during this period. But it is extremely important to start the new pack on the 8th day. If you delay it then you will not be protected during the week which follows. So donot delay in starting the next pack.I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. ","Hi,I am using Femilon. After taking pills of 21 complete days, my doc has advised me to start the new pack after waiting of 7 days. in this 7 days, I will get my withdrawl bleeding. I want to know, in these 7 days, does my husband will have to use extra precaution (condom) or can we have unprotected sex??" -50667,Suggest treatment for arrhythmia,dr joshi here ...you have stopping of heart beat for a few seconds at night ...this as such needs pacemaker ..but as you get problem at night ..get your self evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea also especially if you are overweight and snore at sleep ..as osa does lead to changed heart beat ..for that you have to undergo sleep study ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi there, this past friday i was called into emerge by my dr and told to get there right away as there was an abnormality with my halter reading from the night before. I was addmitted into the hospital to be monitored for 3 days, and during this time my heart would stop beating for between 5 and 10 seconds several times a night. I had an echo done and my heart appears to be perfect. This ONLY occurs when i am sleeping and there are no symptoms when i am awake. They have now taken my lisence in fear that my heart will stop during driving but can not seem to find out what is the problem. As they have discharged me now, I am quite worried to go to bed at night because no one is monitoring me now. They have spoke about a pacemaker but dont want to go that way until they come to a definate diagnosis. Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you" -240721,What causes short tempered and frustration?,"Hi,I can understand the distress you might be facing due to your husband's problems. Depression can be a very distressing illness not only for the patient but also for people around him, especially for those who are involved in his care.I would suggest you seek a psychiatric consultation for your husband. Current lot of anti-depressants like escitalopram sertraline, venlafaxine are effective options for depression. They do take time for showing their effect, and you will have to be patient about it. But they will definitely help in controlling depression and will help your husband face life in a more effective way.Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. ",my husband is in depression for last 5-6 years on account of lost of job.. at present he is at home and refuse to meet people in social life. in his depression he is being aggressive to our only 13 years old son every time and keeps on either beating or scolding. life has became unbearable how to handle this situation ? any medicine to cool down his mood? -86302,What causes elevated liver enzymes when taking ultram and celebrex?,"Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am Dr.Amit Jain (DM, Gastroenterologist). platelet count can be increased in any infection. So as soon as this infection will recover platelet count will also recover.I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Wish you a good health ",last 10 days i am taking mine med. for early acute liver absess in semant 7. this is 4.5 n 4.9 in size. i m taking ampicillin with metrozile iv thrick in one day. all my test like tlc and other enzyme of liver is normal now without platelat count. this is 5 lakhs. whats may be reson of high platelats count? -41734,How can acute hair loss with baldness be treated?,"Hi Atul, thanks for queryYou most probably is having androgenetic alopecia. It is a genetically determined multifactorial disorder characterized by the gradual conversion of thick normal hairs of scalp into vellus(thin) hairs...Minoxidil is an approved and time tested drug for it...But for males the correct conc. is 5% and it has to be applied twice a day regularly...the full effect of the drug requires 6-12 months...So, i recommend to continue it as described above...Include a protein rich diet, fruits and vegetables in your routine....Exercise and stay away from any stress and smoking and alcohol...hope this will help you ","Hi Sir, Few months back, I noticed front side baldness in me. I consulted with the family doctor and he prescribed me ""coverit 2% (minioxidil)"" to use. I have been using it (once in a day) for a past one month but I have observed more hair loss. Please suggest me what to do. I am really loosing my hope. Thanks in advance, Atul, from pune" -225905,How can premature ejaculation during masturbation be treated?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.Premature ejaculation is uncontrolled ejaculation either before or shortly after sexual penetration. It happens with minimal sexual stimulation and before the person wishes. Most cases of premature ejaculation do not have a clear cause. With sexual experience and age, men often learn to delay orgasm. Premature ejaculation may occur with a new partner. It may happen only in certain sexual situations or if it has been a long time since the last ejaculation. Psychological factors such as anxiety, guilt, or depression can also cause it. In some cases, it may be related to a medical cause such as hormonal problems, injury, or a side effect of certain medicines. In many cases premature ejaculation gets better on its own over time. Treatment may not be needed. Practicing relaxation techniques or using distraction methods may help you delay ejaculation. For some men, stopping or cutting down on the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs may improve how well they can control ejaculation.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ",Hello doctor i m 32 years old i was masturbating since last 12 years bt since last 2 years im masturbating rarely bt now i m feeling that my semen is realeasing during toilet and i m suffering from premature ejaculatioion too and i just got married last year plz sir tell me what to do..nd sir plz reply me confidentially plz... -67608,Is frequently occurring cough contagious?,Thanks for your query!I am DR. Sheetal VermaInfectious diease physicianRelax don't worry.If you are having MRSA it is completely curable.What antibiotic you are taking so that I can guide you well.Get blood culture with an automated system phoenix BD or routine culture to determine MIC of drugs so that I can guide you further.I take premium questions as per HCM policy which you may inquire.Take care! ,"Hi, I worked with an client who was diagnosed with MRSA and at that time I didn t know what MRSA was. So on my three day shift while giving him his meds, I started getting sick. I finally went to the doctor, and learned that I had it. Every since then, I ve been treated for it three times. I ve had blood work done to make sure that I wasn t diabetic. It came back that I wasn t. So my doctor told me that it will take time for it to clear completely out of my system. I don t have any insurance, and this has been a nightmare. I have it again, and I m tired of going to the doctor, paying out of pocket, just to get a prescription. They have been treating me with Sulfameth/Trimethoprim 800/160, Mupirocin and another stronger oral antibiotic. I already have the Mupirocin ointment and I ve been using it for the past 4 days. Like the past episodes, the Mupirocin isn t working alone. I m starting to feel sick. Instead of paying another high bill from my doctor, what kind of services can you offer and what are your rates. Thanks" -58288,Suggest remedy for losing of appetite and weight after bypass surgery,"Hello...Chronic ischemic white matter disease mainly related to vascular origin but I have to consider the age of patient also. In elderly patient degenerative brain parenchymal disease is very common that can leads to memory loss. Vascular ischemia can exaggerate this problem also. Your father is hypertensive also that also cause long term ischemic changes on brain.So in my opinion, the causes for his memory problems are Age and Hypertension, that lead to chronic ischemic changes associated with degenerative white matter changes.In this you can not expect much. Because age is a non modifiable factor and after controlling of BP, you can not reverse the changes occurred in brain.Thank You ",My father is 80 he had an MRI. He has been having memory problems and is afraid to drive. He is not obese but his blood pressure was not being treated properly and it ran a little high. His MRI said he had Chronic Ischemic white matter disease. What does this mean? It also said something about a TIA. His blood pressure is now under control as is his LDL. He is going to a Nuerologist on Feb 5. What should we expect? -43297,Suggest treatment for small plaque parapsoriasis,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Alcohol can raise the ALT and other liver parameters. Humira is not entirely linked to causing high levels of ALT. Suggest you to stop alcohol consumption in the immediate, with raised ALT. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",I am taking Humira for my Psorasis and my recent blood tests have shown ALT levels of 66- my specialist said he will retest me in a months time and hopefully see if it will go down!! I must admit I have recently been overdrinking due to a lot of pressures!could this be the reason why an increase or could it be the medication!! Any advice on getting this lower for my future blood test?? -94164,Suggest remedy for hard lump on right collar bone,"hi.it might be folliculitis based from your description. it is an inflammatory reaction when you shave or remove hair from the area. it is very important not to get it infected by not manipulating or scratching the lesion, avoid shaving and products that may add irritation to your skin. usually, these cases, resolved on their own. but if the symptoms are persistent, and there's growth of the lesion, a consultation with your doctor is best. also, maintain a good hygiene and keep the area dry and clean.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ",I have a lump by my bikini line and it feels like a bruise but it's not physically visible. And then I felt sharp pains and when I checked I found dried blood about the sixe of a quarter and I felt a gushing period type feeling and checked to find an ordorless clear liquid that had red tinge to it. I started on the 7th or 8th of this month and ended around the 12th or 13th whats wrong with me? -218019,What are the lumps on my tongue?,"Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. There are two conditions because of which you can experience this metallic taste plus burning sensation on tongueFirst it can be possible that you are having burning mouth syndrome in this condition there is no lesion in mouth but patients experience burning on tongue and other areas of mouth.Second it can be possible that you are having a geographic tongue, it also causes burning sensation. On both the cases you have to start with good antioxidant. Better you consult a good oral medicine specialist. Hope it will help you. ",I started with a sweet taste in my mouth which then changed to a metallic taste. My doctor gave me a course of antibiotics but there was no change so he sent me for a chest X-Ray which was clear. Forgot to mention that he thought I had oral thrush. I am now losing taste sensation and the only thing that seems to help is yakult. My dentist has checked me over and can find no problem.Can you suggest what the problem could be? -243444,"Bladder feels raw, stressed. On citalopram. What is going on?","Hello Welcome to Health Care Magic Vyvanse is a good medicine for ADD. It belongs to amphetamine group. As you have mentioned that he has recently shown episodes of anger. He even threw the computer on ground. It may occur either due to poor control of his ADD or due to some mood episode. In a number of patients of ADD mood symptoms may develop. They may show anger outbursts, irritability, arrogant behavior. I will advise you to take him to Psychiatrist for proper evaluation. Medicines like Sodium Valporate which is a mood stabilizer can be given in such cases to decrease anger and aggression. Thanks Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi ",My ten yr old son has been on vyvanse for approximately 4 weeks. He seems to have become more anxious and has displayed moments of anger. This is not his general behaviour. He has a computer at school and today he was so angry he threw it on the ground.....very odd for his to do this. He is on vyvanse for in attentiveness at school. Can you tell me if this behaviour. Could be as a result of vyvanse Thank you Michelle -233294,What does big mass in left scrotum indicate?,could be inflammation or infection.I think you need the discharge cultured and acystoscopy because it can help.Please rate 5 Stars! I strive to provide the best answers to your questions. ,"For a few years now, I have had a clear discharge from my penis. It is only a small amount, but is constant throughout the day. The tip of my penis is frequently cold but not always, but seems as though the clear discharge is always cold. I am 27 and I also began to notice a larger amount of dicharge when I have an erection that I never had in the past. As I read these boards it seems to me it may be pre-ejaculation, but it worries me that something is coming out all the time and it is constantly on my mind. My sex life has suffered dramatically because of this and my self-consciousness. Also, I have been to the doctor regarding this many times including urologists, std tests and all and no answers. Antibiotics have not helped. My urologist says the next step is a systoscopy but he does not sound confident the results will be beneficial to me or my health. I am NOT having that procedure done unless I am assured it will improve my situation. Please help me shed some light on my situation. THANKS!" -233523,"Lack of sleep, body pain, yellow urine, body heat, red spots on penis, chest, boils on face, body pain. Treatment?","i think you have been experimenting on yourself a lot over porn. regarding frequent urination, you may be having urinary tract infection nothng to worry do a urine routine test done if pus cells found then take antibiotics. next is the issue of pain , yes if you do sexual activities in abnormal posture it will hurt you with backache and bodyache. refrain from these. ","hii I M ROONAk I am 23 years old I hv watchec FEMDOME ,ballbusting porn& I tried to do it on my self thats why my balls become little smaller perhaps,an my penis not get straight for more then 3-5 minutes But at the same time my penis is not as hard as it was ,,what should I do AND ya their is pain often in my right side near stomach may be in kidney since it is fromfront to back of my right side AND I m having URINE in every One and Half Hour then getting thirty again PLEASE HELP me doctor I DONT KNOW wht should i do..... :( :(" -49505,What causes dizziness and rapid heart rate while on Gabapentin and Norco?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It may be a episodic attack of bronchial asthma. Other possibilities like pleurisy or pneumonia or cholicystitis or intercostal muscle spasm etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your physician he will examine for other causes for chest pain and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I have severe asthma, lately when I do too much, I get an extreme stabbing pain in the right side of my chest. this pain can sometimes double me over until it stops do you think this could be a problem or could it just be a result of my asthma acting up. I do not wheeze when I take an attack I just put my head down and close my eyes, then when it passes I come conscious. Thank you for listening, something most people do not do anymore." -48637,Suggest ways of maintaining ideal BP levels,"Hi, Right bundle branch block does not cause any symptoms. In a very rare case and severe form of the block may exhibit fainting. The underlying cause of the right bundle branch needs to be managed well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Akhtarhusain, General & Family Physician ",I went to stand up after playing cards and felt suddenly faint and a bit nauseated. I thought I might pass out. After sitting back down and putting a cool wash cloth on my face it passed after a few minutes and I drove home. This has happened before and went to cardiologist. My heart is in very good condition but I do have a right bundle branch block. could that condition cause the episode I experienced? -89214,Symptoms of pain point to gall bladder. Gall bladder ejection fraction 63%. Doctor says normal condition. Can a person have problem at this ejection fraction?,"Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. I would come up with these possibilities for these symptoms , these includes.1 The first possibility is of peptic ulcer disease ( hyper acidity ) . Diagnosis can be confirmed by Upper G I endoscopy . Try raising the head of you bed about 4 inches with blocks. It might also help to avoid eating or drinking for 2 hours before you lie down.To help control stomach acid one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolate or spicy or greasy foods. Gavison only help to some extent. But in your case symptoms are sever so you may need drugs like proton pump inhibitors.2 Indigestion may be the next reason , diagnosis can be confirmed by clinical history of illness by a physician, particularly after gallbladder removal.3 Tension or anxiety develops such type of symptoms .In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion. Good luck. Dr. HET ","hi m y gallbladder was removed 18 years ago never had any problems after that whatsoever.....the past week however I have been getting extreme pain and bloating in the upper stomach area, together with terrible burping and gas.....happens especially after eating anything and during night as well........have been taking Gaviscon and it seems to help sooth the pain for a while....." -111131,Suggest remedy for pneumonia,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Chest pain, throat pain and inflammatory feeling in chest is mostly seen in lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). So better to get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x ray. If both are normal then no need to worry for LRTI. Left sided chest pain with shoulder pain can be seen in cardiac diseases also. So also get done ecg and 2d echo. If these are also normal then no need to worry for cardiac disease. You are mostly having upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). You may need antibiotics, antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs. Since all these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need doctor 's prescription for them. So consult doctor and discuss all these. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I am having pain while breathing, throat and chest feel inflamed. It started two days ago with a pain on the left side of my chest ( come and go ) yesterday pain started in left shoulder and left side of neck, couldn t sleep, took two Advil and able to sleep. This morning throat and chest feel inflamed, both in and out breathing. No fever and blood pressure is 123/78. Email YYYY@YYYY" -20096,What is this white spot in my throat?,Hello. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ,"Hello doctor, I had my tonsils removed at the end of last year and from about a month ago, on one side, I noticed this white circle in my throat. It has not gotten any bigger or smaller but it has me worried because it does not look normal. It has no veins or anything though. Is it just a funny-looking scarring from the surgery or something to worry about? I am attaching the pictures. I have brightened it for you so you can see it better." -39184,"I am 26 years old,suffering from acne","hi sakshi acne surely treated ,result must be there after good treatment. laser is effective in acne,but it cost around 1500 per sitting and will require 10 sitting. better consult good dermatologist,let him choose therapy. you can send me ur snap DR GAURAV PATEL,AHMEDABAD drgbpatel@yahoo.co.in ",Hi dr. I am 26 & suffering from acne problem from last two years I consult so many dr s but at the end of day result comes out zero.....Plz suggest something which really helps me today & in future both.... I have heard about laser also ....is it really works? How much it costs? -192840,"What causes fever, coughing and nausea?","Hi, As per your query, your child has symptoms of loose motions which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis which is a type of viral infection. It could be due to electrolyte imbalance in the body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you give child proper rest. You should have plenty of fluids to rehydrate. You should take a diet rich in multivitamins. You should do tepid sponging as well. Visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done to find out the underlying cause of your condition whether bacterial or viral and start treatment accordingly. The treatment prescribed by your physician is correct. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-5 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist ","My 8 months daughter is having loosemotions and vometing for last 3 days , she is now admitted in hospital and being given the following drugs Flaggil,rantac,odencetra,amikacin..... is the treatment is correct because she is still passing stool frequently and no improvement" -241744,What is the remedy for anxiety?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You are a research student. Nice to hear that. I am willing to help you in this matter. I am experienced psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. Depression and anxiety can be treated with psychotherapy, meditation, relaxation and yoga techniques. The result is almost 95%. In some cases this treatment has to be done along with psychiatric medications. You can contact me through email if you are willing to do so. For more details visit http://psychocure.webs.com/Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi, My name is Rachel Thomas and I am currently completing Year 12. I have been looking at your online website and thought I would try to make contact with you. For school Year 12 students are required to complete the “Research Project” in order to achieve completion of their SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) My project is based on “How effective are medications in the treatment of depression compared with other methods?” I was wondering if you could send me in the right direction to contact someone who would be willing and has experience in this area that would consider letting me ask them a few questions through email. Hope to hear from you soon. Rachel Thomas" -218192,Suggest treatment for swollen gum after teeth clenching,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have small daughter having retainer yes problem of mouth pain , red bumps can be due to retainer if it has sharp edges or air bubbles causing irritation. Dont worry on tongue and painful gums you can apply anaesthesic ointment Mucopain or Dologel twice daily for 5 days Consult dentist and go for trimming of retainer if any problem is there Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you. Wishing her good health. ","My daughter just got her braces off and received an acrylic retainer. Since she started wearing the retainer, she has had mouth pain, severe itching and red bumps all over her tongue. She has severe eczema and has extremely sensitive skin. Could this be some kind of allergic reaction to the retainer?" -50784,Can combination of herbs raise one's heart rate?,"Hypertension is alifestyle disease which requires lifestyle solution and occasionaly medicines .Please change your diet and lifestyle Stop dairy products Cut down animal protein Eat a plant based dietEat a high fibre diet with adequate fluids Reduce salt intake to 1tsp per dayno processed food like pastries , cookies , pizza , crackers ,carbonated drinks Do not eat from outside Please cook your own food start veggie juicing with clery ,Parsley , Beets preferably first thing in the morning Try one of them for 3 days the next and add the next .exercise daily for 30 minutes do meditation , yoga to reduce stress sleep for 8hrs You will start losing weight as wellas your BP will come down .This is not a short term advice .It is going to be a long term lifestyle change to reduce weight and be off BP medications hope this helps you. ","Hi. I had a c-section in Feb 2009.. after the surgery, I (unfortunately) developed a ""mother's apron"".. that fatty overhang on the belly. While I was pregnant, I developed pre-eclampsia and sleep apnea - because of the PE, I put on a LOT of excess weight, approx. 60lbs. while pregnant. I have not been able to drop the weight, and have probably gained another 30-40lbs. My diagnoses of sleep apnea and the subsequent use of a CPAP machine have helped me to feel better, and have increased my energy level tremendously, but I am having a hard time moving! Everything hurts. My back most especially. What is a good first step to losing this weight? I gained it so fast, that I sometimes think that my body had no time to adjust to it.. and now it's falling apart! Thank you. :) P.S.. I don't drink alcohol, or smoke, and I eat well... yet my blood pressure is 170/102, and my resting heart rate is 104. I feel so unwell. Again, thank you." -229069,Why do I have ejaculation immediately after insertion?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I am sorry to say that these penis extender devices are complete waste. They just cheat you. Many are even fake people. They change their address and phone number often, so that when you go in search of them after your disappointment (after 3 to 6 months), no trace of them will be there. Please do not fall prey to such cheats.Any woman across the world can be sexually satisfied with an erect penis size of 2 inches. More than two inches is a blessing. Average erect penis size is 4.5 inches. A small bend towards left or right on erection is common and is also a blessing because the tilt or bend penis will provide more friction within vagina and give more pleasure to both the partners than straight penis. Therefore don't unnecessarily worry and be anxious. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Please feel free to post follow up queries. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","penishi doctor,i saw many offers about penis extender devices.they all agreed that after several monthes i will get a good results + it will fix any misalignment .i have a little misalignment ""4degrees maybe"".my question are these devices are usefull in my case or not?" -104981,Suggest remedies for tightness in chest followed by vomiting with blood,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Your husband is having ecg abnormalities and symptoms (tightness of chest and shortness of breath) suggestive of Brady arrhythmias and heart block.So better to consult cardiologist and get done Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg), stress echo and electrophysiology study (EP study).If he found to be have heart block then pacemaker insertion is the treatment.So consult cardiologist and discuss all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. ","My husband 39 yo, runner began complaining of tightness and SOB. The doctor performed an EKG and the results were Sinus bradycardia with occasional Premature ventricular complexes and nonspecific ST abnormality. His heart rate ranged from 49-60 during the test" -18492,My father's report states 'hypoechoic areas in the testis'. What does that mean?,Hello. Diabetic patients are always prone to infection like urinary tract infections and orchitis. For more information consult a urologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hello doctor, My 63 year old father is a diabetic patient. He suffered from a urinary tract infection of E.coli bacteria. He was treated and cured in a month. After this, he suffered from a scrotum pain and we got two ultrasounds done. In the first one, the report states 'Epididymo-orchitis'. Now, he is relieved of pain and the swelling is reduced, but not completely. The second ultrasound report states 'Enlarged left testis and epididymis altered echotexture, multiple hypoechoic areas are noted in the left testes measuring 16.1 by 9.5mm.' Can you please explain the second ultrasound report? What does it imply? What should we do next?" -40763,"Negative Hiv test after 3 months, is it conclusive?",Yes man why do you worry then. There is no problem at all. But again Rapid tests are not that reliable. The online doctor has said that only it is for immediate situations and not for diagnosis. ,"I got a high wbc 1 month before 14300 on 14-jan-2010 and high neutrophils absolute count was also high 9867 and all Is normal...having tonsil, low fever, diarrhea, sore throat, NO-Skin RASHES, No Swollen Gland,.,. again cbc after 10 days m wbc still high but it was 11100 and again high neutrophils 8103 and all normal again cbc after 10 days all normal, wbc 8000, neutrophils 6000, lymphocytes 1920, Eosinophils 0.00 Monocytes 80.00 Basophils 0.00 """"I have tested a rapid Hiv test today after 3 months and it come back Negative is it conclusive"""" Shadowfeat,.Plz.,.Reply" -56968,Suggest treatment for heart palpitations and breathlessness,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms may be related to a migraine. What are your actual blood pressure values? Uncontrolled high blood pressure may be the cause of this symtomatology. If your blood pressure is within the normal limits and this problem persists, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination and a brain CT scan, to exclude possible intracranial vessel disorder (including an aneurysm). Hope to have been of help!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri ","I have this pulsating at the top of my head, it comes and goes but now it has been there for 24 hours. It seems like the scalp is pulsating and if I put my hand on it I can not feel it anymore. It seems to be tied to my heart rate. Do you know what this can be." -242280,Is there any medication or treatment that can keep me in a calm state of mind when I have severe anxiety?,hiThanks for using healthcare magicfirst of all there is nothing to worry about it. Sometime it happens. For single episode of fear of dark there is nothing to do anything. If u have continue fear of dark since then and it is causing socio-occupational dysfunction in that case u need psychological intervention. U can do some relaxation exercise own your own or you can consult a psychologist for further help.Thanks ,"Ermmm, im 20 years of age and im not so much terrified of the dark, but what's in it,, i don't really know how to explain but a couple of days ago i was alone at my flat, as usual i was very afraid, i locked myself in the bathroom to take a shower, once id finished i was too afraid unlock the door and go out, i was scared something or someone might be there, i stayed in the bathroom for about an hour and a half before my boyfriend got back and found me crying, i get scared of being alone, scared of the dark, scared of someone/ something all the time ... When i say someone something, i mean so many things from my imagination i suppose ,please reply, thankyou" -202610,Diagnosed with Clostridium difficile,"HiWelcome to the HCM It seems that your daughter is suffering from a gastroenteritis episode following respiratory tract infection. The most likely cause is a self limiting rotavirus infection. Don't worry as this illness needs just symptomatic care. You may take the following measures to help her out:-keep her well hydrated by regular oral rehydration therapy which includes ORS, lemonade, rice water, butter milk, soups etc. Avoid sweetened juices.- start her on zinc supplement such as ZnD or Zinconia for 2 weeks. This will help in early recovery and boost up her immunity.- give Syp. Ondensetrone or domperidone for vomiting episodes.- acetaminophen may be given for fever spikes.If she doesn't respond at all and oral acceptance is very low then visit a pediatrician for complete clinical evaluations and management accordingly. Hopefully this will be helpful.Take care ","I have a 10 month old that woke up Wednesday very congested and you could hear all the mucus in her nasal cavity. Shortly after she got up she started vomiting what looked to be mucus. She did this about 3 times through out the day. She seemed normal and happy. She had very loose stools Thursday, Friday,Saturday. She started vomiting again Saturday and all through the night. She is still having wet diapers and she is keeping some pedialyte down. I nursed her at 4:30 she kept that down I nursed her again at 8 and she vomited that all back up. Should I take her to the doctor?" -205571,What do small red dots all over the body indicate?,"Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Female children usually suffer from urinary tract infection.Normally also babies may pass urine more frequently.If urine exam results are normal you need not worry.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","Hi Docter, This is Ranith, my 11 month old daughter passing urine very frequently about 3 to 4 times in a hour along with loose motion once in a day, but she is very active have proper food without fail, and i consult with my Doctor, he said it may happen cause of food or else may some infection... they took Blood and urine for test s terday... tomorrow I ve to go to Hospital... Am really worried about my daughter... is it there any major Problem?..." -165841,"Suggest treatment for fibromyalgia, migraine and degenerative disk disease","helloThe swelling you describe could be isolated bursitis.Bursae are pouches around knee both in back of knee in popliteal region and under collateral ligaments on sides of knee, occasionaly a sub-patellar bursa may be communicating inner knee joint, but shin swelling or bursa is unlikely to communicate to inner joint where yu got the shot, so no chance for seepage down to upper shin.You may get checked up by the treating orthopedic surgeon who may diagnose by examination or backed by MRI or aspiration of swelling.It is all curabe by aspiration or excision as need be.Arthritis symptoms may abate after 3 injections and remission of pain may occur for 6 months or even longer.Best wishes ","Hi, had three Euflexxa injections into left knee joint, the last of the three one week ago on 6/6/14. That was on a Friday morning, and performed by a different assistant than the previous two, each given a week apart on previous Fridays. Each time injected believe same med / Euflexxa and same amount was used and not sure exactly where precise injection site was located, think a local anesthesia may or may not have been used--very little specific instruction went on. Regarding activity - told 24 hours reduced level, not the recommended 48 hours we have since learned by looking up the procedure online - by Saturday afternoon, expecting to resume a normal activity level, went on a short bike ride to a local store. On the way home, noted a little more stiffness in the joint, but no other obvious problems, just a little more sore than usual, turned in early Saturday night. Tried to have a normal Sunday, by Sunday evening, noted an increased tightness in joint and top lateral shin area - had wife look at and massage leg/knee - she noted a golf-ball size effusion formed behind knee and that the adjacent veins were distended - no swelling in ankles or feet. The next day, nothing had changed, we assumed the fluid accumulation in the knee to be normal reaction to the injections, but reading said allergic reactions can happen and blood clots without obvious symptoms became a concern over the next couple days. The swelling behind the knee disappeared, but a subq mass appeared on the upper lateral shin area whitish and fluidic, my wife questioned if it is an inflammatory response to the hyaloronic product injected? We saw my internist yesterday to rule out embolism with ultrasound/Doppler (report is negative for clot). Question: Can effusion displace the injected gel, can it migrate, what happens to it then? Does it pose a further danger systemically, problems locally? Does strenuous exercise factor in? How is it rid of by the body, metabolized? Exit the body? Can t reach a live person at orthopedic surgeon s office to ask this." -82456,"Back pain, renal cortical cysts, mild fullness of pelvic alyceal system. History of BP, diabetes. Are my kidneys functioning properly?","Hi Debraecho80. Thanks for your question. You have microcytic hypochromic anemia that means you have iron deficiency anemia and fatigue due to this anemia.Now about the leg swelling it may be effect of some drug that you take everyday but you don't mention any of this drug,some female have bilateral pedal edema without any causer called Idiopathic pedal edema, but another cause is that heart failure if anemia persist for long then it predisposes to heart failure and shortness of breadth and pedal oedema both due to this heart failure.So please do a urgent ECG & ECHO with colour doppler to know ejection fraction if if more than 60-65% then there is no heart failure.Also examine your routine blood count,TSH,STOOL FOR ROUTINE SERUM IRON PROFILE,PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEAR,IF FAMILY HISTORY POSITIVE THEN A HB ELECTROPHORESIS AND LASTLY BONE MARROW all this should be done to know the cause of anemia and after that go to your physician and a cardiologist with ECG AND ECHO report and go according to their advise. Regarding back pain nothing to be worried,it is common in Indian woman,take rest for 2 weeks,exercise,physiotherapy,NSAID OINTMENT apply locally and if needed some oral NSAID and if pain persist after that do a xray of L-S spine and consult a orthopedics. Best Wishes, Dr Sourav Ganguly ","I have been suffering from microcytic anemia , fatigue , leg swelling, shortness of breath, and moderate to severe low, left sided back pain. An ultrasound of my kidneys revealed essentially normal ultrasound without hydro nephrotic . Probable punctate exophytic left cortical cysts with possible punctate right cysts. Should I be concerned. With this finding? My H & H was 8.7 and 27," -11711,Kindly advice me on bipolar affective.,"Hello. Tell me one thing, since how long you have these thyroid nodules? Because some times symptoms of anxiety and restlessness might be due to hyperthyroid state. Is there any family history of any such kind of illness? Is there any change in functioning, sleep or appetite habit? In cyclothymia, there is an alternative period of depression and mania, but none of them is in full symptomatology, which means your functioning is not affected, but you can have distinctive period of euphoria and depression. Take a healthy diet, avoid junk foods, have proper sleep, do moderate exercise, follow relaxation technique, yoga and meditation may help you. ","Hello doctor, I have been taking Zoloft 25 mg and Ativan 5 mg one or two tablets to one tablet prn which I rarely take for anxiety. I take Tapazol 2.5 mg for hyperthyroid, TUMS two or three a day, Pepcid AC, vitamin D, B12, and Ventolin inhaler. I have been taking Zoloft and Ativan for 24 years. Four Psychiatrists and three medical doctors approved Ativan when I was diagnosed with anxiety. I worked for a psychiatrist for years, and he said I was merely cyclothymic if anything and stress. What is bipolar affective?" -125371,Have abdominal pain and lump above belly button. What could it be?,"Hello.Thanks for using HCM.Firstly you have not followed the advise for surgery which would have removed the appendix once and for all. However since the appendix still remains, its prone to repeated attacks of inflammation and causing symptoms which you are having over and over. Complications such as bursting of appendix can occur considering the appendicitis progresses to further stage. Advise would be to consider a near date for surgery, since avoiding it would pose more problems for you rather than a solution. Only taking Augemtin would not help fully.Feel free for further queries.Regards. ",Hi. Am Harriet nd my doc says I got apendix. I have canceled sugery several times due to various things.Now d pain is so hurtful and constant.like my lower right side is burning.could it be that the apendix is about to burst? Can t operate now till 3 weeks time cos I got somtin I need to do.do u tink augmentin m might help. Am scared cos am just 21. -212341,What causes blood in saliva?,Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain black discoloration and small hole in the tooth is a clear indication of infection in the tooth causing tooth decay..As the infection seems to have progresses leading to nerve exposure or the infection is very close to the nerves causing sensitivity or discomfort..I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physichian and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and x ray has to be done..In case if decay is superficial and not involved the nerves then filling with tooth coloured filling material will help..In case if the decay has involved the nerves then root canal treatment followed by capping of tooth has to be done..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ,i have a small hole at the back of my lower left jaw tooth. it was a bit inflamed but was on antibiotic for a nasty flu and sore throat. i gargle with salt water and used a mouth wash . it is not painful just uncomfortable now. -57857,Will an error of stent for circumflex cause heart attack?,"Hi Sir,Welcome to HCM,I understand your query and concern.Your symptoms are suggestive of Congestive cardiac failure.I advise you to get a 2 dimensional echo of your heart to confirm the diagnosis.Drugs like diuretics,ionotropes will be helpful.Report to an emergency if you have symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath or dizziness.Monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly.Consult your cardiologist for expert management.Post your further queries if any,Thank you. ",my husband is 77 years old. about ten years ago he litterly blew out the right side of his heart and never knew this until he had stint put in about 8 years ago. than the following year he had a ballon added. he has done well except that I am noticing that his left foot more than the right is quite swollen -63277,Suggest remedy for betterment of health in case of tuberculosis,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen face and gums which occurs due to dental/ periodontal abscess leading to collection of pus and debris in gums. I would suggest you to take anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprufen/acetaminophen can be taken to reduce swelling. You should do warm saline gargles. You should apply lignocaine gel as it will give numbing effects. Visit your dental surgeon/ periodontist and get x-ray done to confirm the cause & give you a specific diagnosis. You should go for scaling of localized area and can go for root canal treatment as well if it is due to particular tooth.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",My hubby is in the worst pain of his life. I fear he has an infection that is affecting not only his mouth but his entire face. He is so swollen in side his mouth that his gums are taking over the inside line between the gums and side of his mouth. What can I do to help get the swelling down and help eliviate some of his pain...please help! -246253,How is fibromyalgia treated?,"Hi, The pattern of pain gives clues to where it is. if the pain were really everywhere, then it would not be a specific organ. BUT chest pain due to heart follows the nerves which go to the heart and these overlap the arm and jaw. While it might be indigestion, this pattern of pain might be due to a serious heart condition. I cannot say in your particular case, and this pattern is one that implies a need for immediate evaluation in a hospital. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ",I experience strange pain throughout my body. I feel pain in my chest. It goe Tells down my left arm my back and shoulder blades. My Jaw my throat and my neck. This is not heartburn or indigestion. I also feel pin in my abdomen. Tell me if I am loosing my mind. -133659,Any suggestion for running nose and waking up from sleep and sneezing for an hour?,"hi, are you on medication? as drugs used for asthma may cause palpitations. you may require steroid inhalers which can give good relief in short term use. hope this helped. ",im a women 35 recent ally getting over a cold about three weeks now…sinus upper chest cold..i have asthma but my concern is as I m feeling better from the cold…I m having a bit of shortness of breath heart seems to be pounding and i get a bit dizzy lightheaded..occasional heart palpations feels like heart fluttering.. -73913,Give suggestions to conceive quickly,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM. Though your pregnancy test came negative you may be pregnant. This can be confirmed by serum b-hcg level. Sometimes after fertilisation it take time for impaction of embryo.Other possibility is after egg became 22mm it could have become a cyst instead of rupturing. After one week I suggest you to get one more ultrasound scan done. For increasing chances of pregnancy you can 1)after taking fertyl tablet when your egg is of size more then 19mm you take hcg injection under your doctor guidance. 2)after confirming your egg is ruptured you get intra uterine ingestion(IUI) of semen by your doctor. But before getting IUI you should get tubal patency done. Hope I have been helpful.RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","Hi..Iam diagonised with foliculer stuty,I had taken on fertyl 50mg from 2nd to 6th day of periods at night after food. On 14 day my egg is 22mm and doctor suggested to concieve. we concieved on 14 and 16 days.But now after 35 days the pregnancy test shows negative results. what could be the reason of negative test and even I didn't got period 'yet .Please suggest me what to do to get pregnant, doctor we are looking for pregnancy desperately." -142048,What is causing severe lower back pain?,"Hello, Thanks for your query.Low Back Pain Common Causes:• Nerve root syndromes are those that produce symptoms of nerve impingement (a nerve is directly irritated): Herniated discs, Spondylosis and Spinal disc degeneration• Musculoskeletal pain syndromes that produce low back pain includes myofascial pain syndromes and fibromyalgia.• Infections of the bones: Bacterial and spinal Tuberculosis• Noninfectious inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can cause stiffness and pain in the spine that is particularly worse in the morning• Renal stoneThe following measures will help with the pain• Lie on a hard bed.• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain. • Correct your posture while sitting• Avoid prolonged sitting • Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",i have severe back pain and i had MRI today with following impressions 1.Retrolisthesis of L5 Over S1 verterbra. 2.Loss of lumbar lordosis. 3.L4-L5 disc buldge intendenting on ventral hecal 4.L5-S1 disc buldge interndenting on ventral thecal with right formanal -233977,"Sticky, lumpy semen on masturbation. Cause, treatment?","HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is called as Asthenosprmia meaning there by that the percentage of active motile sperms is 5 %.Normally as per WHO standards and accepted by infertility centres world wide the percentage of active grade one sperm required to fertilize female eggs should be 12-15 % .Truly speaking there are no medications that can increase the sperm motility however following measure will help you to increase motility of sperms.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Dr.Patil. ","I ve been married 3 years back and till now we don t have a baby and she never got pregnant ,i ve got my sperm test a year back it , all counts seems to ok except the rapid linear progression which is 5 %, doctor giving me some kind of zinc supplement , can you plz guide me about how do i increase this what treatment should i do ??? cuz i m really getting upset now....." -103312,What is the treatment for stabbing pain in the chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Brown mucus expectoration is suggestive of lung infection. So better to get done sputum culture and sensitivity report. Culture report will isolate the causative organism and sensitivity report will guide about effective antibiotic treatment. By doing this, you will be able to kill all the organisms effectively and rapidly. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Doctor,2 months back i had cough & i took clavum an antibiotic in january after that the continous cough stopped.But when i took the X ray test it showed as mild Brochitis & doctor had given some antibiotics.But still sometimes when i cough & spit little green phelm is coming.What to do now?" -147014,Is itching related to hemochromatosis,"HIWell come to HCMWith history of diabetes and symptoms of dizzy feel it is better to get done CT brain and blood pressure whether it is normal one or not, condition must not be neglected, if test comes unremarkable then this is nothing to worry, then your glucose level need to be managed on tight rule basis, hope this information helps, take care. ","I am diabetic, and yesterday I had a dizzy spell and after felt a little woozy, This morning I woke up with stiffness in my neck, leading from the top to the bottom right side where the neck and back meet. The dizzy spell happend to me a month earlier with no soreness or woozy feeling. Can you please help to see what may be going on?" -248360,Suggest treatment for pain in heart followed by an electric shock,Do exercise.wear soft shoe.check ur bp serum urea creatinine fbs ppbs.give me ur drug list.whether u take amlodipine or not.wear compressive stockings if other reports are normal ,"I just returned from a two week visit to Turkey and Greece. My ankles were very swollen after the ten hour flight each way. Also , my legs and knees were stiff and sore during the entire stay. from the constant stair climbing and walking. I am 65 and thought I was in pretty good shape physically. Please offe advice for the next trip. Thank you, Darlene" -86928,Suggest treatment for liver enlargement,"HelloFatty liver is a reversible condition.It may be due to many causes like obesity,sedentary life,alcoholism,hepatitis etc.You may need clinical correlation and few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,lipid profile.You may need to change diet and life style.You should avoid fried and fatty food.Take lot of fibers and go for brisk walk regularly.You may need to take few medicines after evaluation.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",Just recently had my annual blood tests done and everything is fine except my liver is off. Now been sent for a ultra sound on abdomen. Saw a specialist last January and he put it down to fatty liver. My doctor said they are worse than last year. Can you give me any ideas -57516,What could cause pain in between chest plate?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that at your age you should start having periodically scheduled check ups every 6 months. Your headache seems to be related to high blood pressure. You should know that it is one of the most common symptoms of high blood pressure. Regarding to back and shoulder pain, it may be related to a cervical disk problem or to chronic degenerative changes to your back bone. I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure, different times during the day at home (in sitting position, after 15 minutes of total relax) and refer these values to your GP. It is necessary to perform a complete check up by your GP including: a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray study, a cervico -thoracic spine x ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, fasting glucose, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, inflammation tests, etc). If your blood pressure is above 130/90 mm Hg most of the time (and non episodic), you should discuss with your doctor the possibility of starting an antihypertensive therapy. Meanwhile, some modifications to your lifestyle would help reduce your blood pressure: - a balanced diet (low salt intake, avoid caffeine)- physical activity (walking, aerobics, recreational activity)- weight loss. Hope to have been helpful!Greetings!Dr. Iliri ","Hi Doctor, Im 43 years old and I noticed that before my mentruation, I have this heck pain..if not, I experienced headache. My blood pressure awhile ago is 160/100. The last few days, the ringing of my left ear is loud than before. Sometimes, my arm is also aching. I already take paracetamol awhile ago and massage the back of the neck with ointment. What do you think., is being 43 already means I need to have doctors checkup at least twice a year?" -149170,What is the cause of low white blood cells?,"Hi,Blood pressure is a bit low. But normal. Pulse rate is not high and again normal.It appears she has palpitations. At this age it might be due to anxiety or anemia.You can get her hemoglobin checked and if low, iron, B12 and folic acid treatment can be treated as necessary. Good nutrition is essential.Ask her to take salt rich diet and plenty if fluids. Because of abnormal diet, poor nutrition can cause anemia.If you have any further queries, happy to help again. ","Hi my 15yr old daughter says her chest feels heavy and her head hurts, her temp. is 98.2 and her blood pressure is 107/62 pulse reate is 83, she says her heart feels like it is raceing her weight is 116lbs is this normal blood pressure and pulse rate?" -135821,"Swollen face, lips, itchiness in vaginal area, allergic reaction. Prescribed flagystatin. Cure?","Hello and welcome to HCM Allergy is known to cause polyps in the nasal cavity. These polyps are usually multiple and re-occur when exposed to allergic stimuli. An ENT examination and removal is required. A polyp or other growths can appear on the tonsil. Removal is required for these lesions. However, if allergy is the underlying cause treatment of allergy is required to completely celar the polyps. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal ","I have severe allergy symptoms and now after four years are told it could be bacteria overgrowth causing persistent flu-like symptoms and diarrhea . I also have develped small polyps in nose , and now have found out I have polyp on tonsil . Waiting on ENT appt for this to be removed. But they say this is unusual. How is this removed? Thank you" -69786,Does the increase in Hep B antibody indicate that Hepatitis B virus is turning active?,"HIWell come to HCMIf this is pneumonia then the white blood cell count would have been increased but as you said it is low so the pneumonitis is ruled out here false positive is not considered as diagnostic criteria and this is not taken into consideration, the test need to be repeated with the deferent methods, hope this information helps. ",hi my grandson was in hospital w pneumonia a month ago. He had blood work 2 weeks ago which revealed low white blood cell count and false positive hiv. I am so very worried. I know his immune system is very low. Please tell me what your diagnosis would be and my next step. Thank you. -114360,Can prolonged use of positron cause infertility?,"Hi,Thyroxine is harmless to the baby and in fact prevents hypothyroidism in developing fetus. Continue with 50 mcg of thyroxine. Do not change the dose often. Continue with the low dose and give time for your body to adjust to the hormone levels. Check your thyroid levels every 20 days until it maintains a normal value. Hypothyroid patients should continue thyroxine in pregnancy.Higher doses such as double dose can be required to be taken.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician ","hello i am 30yrs femel. Now i am 6weeks pregnant and diagnosed with thyroid My TSH level is 5.1, Doc adviced me to take thyonorm 50mg. Is it safe during pregnancy? Is it safe during pregnancy?Thyroid hormone affect the unborn baby?Pls ans, Thanks in advance" -159814,Suggest treatment for cervical spondylosis with high BP,dear patient fractures around eye and facial area heal well because of abundant blood supply. it just need 3 to 4 weeks for healing. Till this time if you are paining take tab ibuprofen 4oo mg thrice a day. apply ice packs for swelling. ,I JUST HAD A MRI DONE & THE REASON IS I HAVE HIGH PROLACTIN BUT THEY FOUND A FRACTURE IN MY FRONT EYE AREA I HAVE THINGS IN THE CORNER OF MY EYES COMMING OUT LIKE SECOND SKIN BUT IT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO TAKE A PICTURE I AM LIKE MY HEAD FELLS LIKE A OCTAPUS SQUEEZED IN A SMALL JAR SOMETIMES I SEE STARS I HAVE MIGRANES I FELL LIKE THE PRESSURE IS MOSTLY IN THE FRONT I HAVE DIZZY SPELLS MY ALLIGHNMENT IS OFF TOO MY EYE SIGHT HAS GOTTEN WORSE -79273,Does persistent elevated creatinine and protein levels need biopsy?,Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic! After TURP you need to take it easy for 6 weeks. No heavy lifting and exercise. Regular activity like walking etc can be resumed after one week. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes ,"Hi my name is john williams, i had a procedure to done yesterday 17/4/2014 at box hill hospital at 6.30 am Rigid Cystoscopy/lithoplaxy/turp but this was cancled at 1.30 pm, i was told i will need 4 weeks off work, and i still have the stones witch are large and are painful,and turps." -22290,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -7460,How can I prevent the appearance of rash in between testicle and anal area?,"Hello. 1. Excessive perspiration. 2. Maceration. 3. Scratching. 4. Tight or unfriendly undergarments. 1. Wood's lamp examination. 2. KOH test (potassium hydroxide) if no response to treatment. Use Tetrix cream (Dimethicone and Cyclomethicone combination) or Desitin topical cream (Zinc oxide) are some topical measures. If this does not help Greer's Goo ointment (combination of Hydrocortisone, Nystatin and Zinc oxide). 1. Do not use tight clothings. Use moisture wicking undergarments. 2. Eliminate friction and heat by keeping folds dry and cool. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hi doctor, I have been working for about 10 hours a day in the sun for the past three days. When I work long days and keep walking, I get sores, rashes and irritation between my testicles and anal area. It is happening more frequently than it has in the past. They typically go away in about two to three days time. I am on Lisinopril currently. How can I prevent or help from this happening? Why is it really hard to walk without severe pain?" -214083,"What causes red rash inside the mouth, on gums and cheeks?","1.     Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The bad breath could be because of the deposits over the teeth causing gum infection. Or it can be because of the pus discharge secondary to gum or tooth infection or any respiratory tract infection like sinusitis or gastrointestinal disorders. Consult a oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out these conditions.if it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash.if it is tooth infection get the tooth restored.If it is respiratory tract infection consult a pulmonologost and gastro enterologist if it is a gastrointestinal disorder.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ",im 20 yrs old...i brush my teeth twice a day...bt my mouth stinks after meal or when im starving...specialil after i drink milk this happens...the bad smell comes from my throat...sometimes even though i clen my mouth this happens.pls help me...thanks -38231,Can i become pregnant if i have thyroid problem ?,"hi welcome to HCM.you are only knowing the cause,euthyroid state is necessary to conceive,1st you consult gynec,they wil treat you properly. ","hii doctor i have been married since last 4 yrs , now am planning for a baby since 1 year but till now i have not conceived. i have a thyroid problem ...please help me" -52158,What causes breathlessness?,"Dear thanks for posting here.The likely cause of your husband's palpitations seem PSVT as you have not mentioned any associated symptoms like loss of consciousness during the palpitations (and I presume these symptoms are not there). PSVT is basically short circuiting of the electrical system of the heart.This is a benign condition that can be easily treated but before that we have to be sure about the diagnosis.Now for diagnosis, we need an ECG done during palpitations but as the duration of your husband's palpitations is quite short so I donot feel that it can be done.The other way is EPS (Electrophysiological studies) which is an invasive method where in we introduce catheters inside heart and then try to induce the palpitations. When diagnosed, we can ablate the abnormal electrical pathways so that no short circuiting occur again. All of this procedure is done with catheters that can be passed from one of your groin just like the angiography is done.BUT before all this, I would like him to get his thyroid function tests to rule out any thyroid abnormality and echocardiography done to be sure that his heart is structurally normal.Hope you get your answers and all the best. ",My hsband has been having 3-5 heart palpitations a month for about the last year they last anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 min. Should we be conserned about this I know heart palpitations are normal but this seems like a lot to me. He used to drink a lot of energy drinks but quit drinking them about a year and a half ago. -168634,What causes bruises and extreme soreness in the knee?,"Hello,I have studied your case and yes it can be TIA. If these symptoms persist then I would recommend you to meet neurologist and get clinical examination done. Your neurologist may ask you to get a CT scan to confirm the diagnosis. TIA is usually due to uncontrolled sugar or thyroid or Diabetes. So I would recommend you to make sure that every thing is normal because it can become a bigger problem in future. ","I ve been having numbness around my mouth for about an hour - a feeling that I cannot quite control my muscles around my mouth, but I m talking fine. I ve been having a transient numbness feeling in my legs as well - a weakness type feeling. Am I having a TIA? I have had a TIA before but it only lasted a few minutes, My current symptoms have has been happening for over an hour" -95796,What causes a painful lump on the breast bone despite of having costochondritis?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM .I studied your query in depth.I feel concerned about the worry and fear expressed by YOu.In my opinion your black lump -is due to -acute heamorrhagic-tonsillitis with white-pus papules on it.I would advise -simple saline gargles/warm liquids orally to soothen it, Antibiotics,Tb-NSAIDs, under cover of your doctor.Promptly act on these health tips,with help of your doctor at primary care unit.This will resolve your problem in a day or two.Hope you would recover with these health tips.Please contact again and I would love to attend your queries soon.Have a good time. ",hi my partner has been felling really rough for a few days now with sore throat and cold and flu like simptoms and today he asked me to look down his throat and ther is a big black lump with white little spots on what could this b we r quit worried pls help -93249,Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the chin,Hi . thanks for sharing your problem here on this forum.you got lump behind your ear..it's seem like there must be some infection in your head and neck region causing your lymph nodes to enlarge.complete history will be needed to get to diagnosis. .In my opinion you should consult a surgeon. .thanks ,"Hi, Since last Monday, I've had a lump behind my left ear. It's still there, and now I have another one behind my right ear. I also have 3 bumps on top of my head and one on my neck in the back. I went to the dr last week, and she said I must be fighting something (when I only had one lump). I have been exhausted and weak, and have a terrible piercing headache on the left side of my head (in the front)" -68040,How to treat UTI mediated sore and swollen gland in lower mons area?,"Hi,It seems that due to injury there might be having some hemorrhage and now it gravitated down into eye causing swollen eye leading to your eye shut.Apply ice pack for 2-3 days.You might be given some antibiotic to prevent infection, if not go for it.Ok and take care. ","I got sitches just below my eyebrow and right above my eye. When i got my 3 stitches there was no swelling at all however when i woke up up the next day my eye was a little swollen, but i just woke up now and my eye is swollen shut.. Should i be worried?" -41553,Suggest treatment for hairfall,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Get your haemoglobin, thyroid function tests and serum ferritin levels checked as hair loss is associated with anemia and thyroid disease. Start with Anaboom anti hair fall serum twice daily and take hair supplements like tablet follihair once daily for 3-4 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",hello doctor my age is 18 and i am female and from last 7or 8 months i am suffering from hair fall.my doctor gave some nutritional supplements to me with a spray containing minoxidil (i hope the spelling is correct ) but after a month when i stopped using it i faced hair fall more than before i am very scared what can i do even i got some signs of baldness too plz help me doctor -116719,Is it normal to experience lower backache while on Rituxan infusion for Goodpasture syndrome?,"Hello, Zyrtec is an antihistamine and is unlikely to be the cause of the headache. The description of the headache is more like that due to sinusitis. An atypical migraine also may cause a similar headache. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist ","Hi my 14 year old daughter has been complaining of headaches, she suffered a concussion about 2 years ago, we went to general doctor and thinks allergies are causing them... she is on zyrtec but just now has severe pain in crease of one eye and head" -254042,What are the symptoms of pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the urine pregnancy test is usually positive a week after missed period.But as the test is negative then there might be no chance of pregnancy.Sometimes the thought of pregnancy also makes one to feel the pregnancy symptoms.The pregnancy symptoms like nausea,vomitings,increased urination start 2 weeks after missed period in case of pregnancy.So I suggest you to repeat the test after a week and consult doctor for further course of action.If test is negative then the medicines are given for withdrawal bleeding or periods.Avoid stress as it might delay fertility further due to hormonal imbalance.Best regards... ","Hi my period is late by a few weeks (I have never been late before or ever missed a period), I still have alot of symptoms of being pregnant but 3 tests came negative. Is there a chance that the tests could wrong? Please note I am note on birth control as me and my partener is trying for a baby." -201117,What causes fever and mucus in urine?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child. Hole under the tongue can't occur with any infective disease. Most probably, the hole is present from birth and you have noticed it now. There might be a possibility that due to this hole the child has difficulty in feeding. In my opinion, you should get the child examined by a surgery specialist. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. ",I just noticed that my baby has a hole under his tongue. He has always been quite fussy and a horrible eater. He will breast feed but won t take a bottle or a soother. What is wrong with his tongue and could it be causing all the issues we have been having? -242659,"Chest pain, stressful. Recovering from Arthrodesis. Recommendations?","Thank you for asking on HCM.In my opinion your friend may be suffering from severe depression or dementia.In aging decline occurs in virtually all the body systems including cognition but 66 years old people are generally able to perform the day to day activities, calculations and lead a normal life.If there is low mood, lack of interest in life activities, episodes of crying, feeling of guilt, lack of energy to do routine things, feelings of worthlessness, consider depression. In severe depression, ability to do simple calculations can also get impaired. The patient can also forget things in depression.If he is forgetting route to his home, his address, has tendency of getting lost, has impaired memory then consider dementia.I would suggest you to get him evaluated from a Psychiatrist so that proper diagnosis is made and treatment started in the right direction.I hope this helps you. ","What are some initial signs/symptoms of aging? I have a close friend that I am noticing changes in that are causing us concerns. He is 66 Previously he was quick witted; could solve mathematical problems before everyone. Now he seems somewhat dull, slow and frequently responds with I don't know when asked everyday questions." -167746,What causes pain in right flank below ribcage?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression . You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment.Meanwhile you can follow these measures:- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves. - Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.- Avoid lifting heavy objects.- Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.- Avoid exercises in times of pain. - Improvise your posture while sitting.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",I had received a lower lumbar sprain a few years ago due to having hit my lower back against the sharp edge of an armrest on a chair and since then at least 3 to 8 times a month it spasms and I have to immediately stop whatever I am doing because I can t move and the pain takes my breathe away and the sharp pain in my lower back lasts for several minutes. Could it be caused by a pinched nerve in my back ? I no longer qualify for Medicaid and I don t know what to do. Sincerely Jerry Upp -157012,What causes pricking sensation in the hands?,"Hi, It takes a very long time for complete recovery. Better to consult a physiatrist (a doctor specialized in pain and rehab) for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",We are looking for a dr. In the Mpls. Minnesota area or in Burnsville Mn. That would specialize in illness due to mold exposure. My son has been working in a toxic invironment and has developed many of the symptoms of mold exposure and can no longer work for this company. A claim has been filed with OSHA because he has been feeling so ill. -90437,Gall stone stuck. Advised removal of gall bladder due to flare up of Hep C. Opinion?,Hi and welcome to HCM. This is simple. When diagnosed with mono people should rest for at least 6-8 months and she should do it too. There is a reason why this is recommended. Every infection which damage liver is treated by resting because then liver doesnt need to produce all these proteins and can heal spontanuesly. Mono attacks liver too and she should check liver tests every month till normal range of it. There is no other way to avoid complication of mono infection. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help ,"My daughter is in her senior year of college and was diagnosed with mono in December. She just had her 2nd blood test this week which indicates that she still has elevated liver enzymes . She is a runner, eats a very healthy diet with lots of organic products, prepares all her own foods, drinks no alcohol, has cut down on her physical activity (very difficult for her) and resting as much as possible. The doctor did not want to do another blood test on her but she wanted feedback as to if her liver function was going back to normal and it appears that the values are still elevated. She has been accepted and will start medical school next year so she is a highly intelligent individual and is trying to figure out what to do to expedite recovery and insure that she doesn t cause further damage. Do you have any suggestions on resources for her since she is unable to get helpful feedback from her doctor? She is on her college track team and wants to continue to train since she only has a few more months till school ends but wants to make sure she doesn t do anything that would hurt her body." -174182,What causes unstability while walking and body jerks while sleeping?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would recommend performing a brain MRI , which can give a lot more information compared to the brain CT scan and without the risks of radiation. I would also recommend starting sertraline or paroxetine for your symptoms. The headaches seem to be caused by tension type headache and these drugs can help reduce both headache and vertigo. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida ","Hi, I have had dizzy spells and an on and off kind of pressure headache that sometimes comes in around my eyes. I was on serc for vertigo but the tablets don't seem to relieve it. I had blood tests done also and they came back fine. I had a scan on my head about 5 or 6 years ago which was fine. It has been going on for about 3 weeks now. Do you think I need another scan" -35609,"What could be done to get pregnancy with irregular periods and pcos,on thyronorm 100mcg,ovacare[A+B] and metformin","Hello,You should take above medicines as prescribed to regularize your period cycle. Take low carbohydrate diet, do regular moderate exercise to control or reduce body weight and take folic acid & Vitamin-E for 3 months during preconception stage.You need to do regular unprotected sex during fertile period (11th to 18th day of 28 to 30 days cycle). You can use ovulation prediction kit in the middle of cycle to track down the ovulation. Good luck. ","Hi, I had irregular periods, and i consulted and undergone Ultrasound scan, ultrasound report shows pcosAm already on thyronorm 100mcg tab let, docttor suggested me to take Ovacare[A+B], and Metformin,I am trying for pregnancyKindly ReplyMy email address: YYYY@YYYY" -83135,Severe pain and numbness in my left legs with diabetes controlled by starlix,"thanks for the choosing healthcaremagic.I am happy to know that you are worried about effects of blood pressure on kidney,which majority of people are not even aware of.any way come to your query usually kidney function tests are mirror image of the functions of kidney and when they are normal,we are almost sure about safe kidneys.still you can go for ultrasound for kidneys,for more information.but blood pressure definitely need to be controlled. ","my mother is a hypertensive, but inspite of medication, her bp is 180-190/100-110 mmhg, how to test if she is suffering from renal parenchyma disease,blood test - kidney function test are within normal range, pus cells in urine today 6-10,renal doppler 18 months ago-no stenosis" -9295,Why do I have abdomen and left arm pain after eating outside food?,"Hi. I have gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Consumption of any food stuff is not related to left arm pain or discomfort. Contaminated food can cause food poisoning and acidity which can result in vomiting, abdominal pain, but it will not cause left arm pain. Some heart related problem can cause left arm pain and vomiting. The pain due to heart problem is mostly exertional pain and it radiates to back, left shoulder, jaw and neck. So, in my opinion you should consult a physician as early as possible and get your ECG done. You can take antacid drugs like Pantoprazole and Domperidone combination (tablet Pan-D) for the time being. You need proper checkup and ECG. Avoid physical exertion, exposure to cold, heavy meals and stress. I advise you to take rest and consult a physician. Acidity or heart related problem. ECG. Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Acute coronary syndrome. ","Hello doctor, I have some pain in the left arm if I have any food from outside like hotel or bakery, sweets or marriage food. It results in vomiting, abdominal pain and my left eye gets blurred. I had taken some antacids previously. Eight years back, I had got endoscopy done, but did not find any ulcers. Please help." -26708,I have pain and blisters in the big toe whenever I wear shoes. Please guide me.,Hello. I read your query and went through your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity).  I hope I was able to address your concern. Regards. For more information consult a cosmetologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/cosmetologist ,"Hello doctor, I have had this ongoing pain in the toe of my right foot since some time now. If I wear shoes for a long duration, then invariably small blisters develop. Recently, pus had collected after a four-hour journey wearing shoes and as soon as I plucked the skin tip which I generally keep doing, it oozed out. I normally do not wear shoes, except for once in a month or two, but the toe is very sensitive to pain all the time. If I hit it against something even lightly, it pains quite a lot. It feels like the toenail is pushing against the skin at the end. Kindly suggest a remedy." -316,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -50936,What is causing my recurring radiating chest pains?,"Hi ThereAfter going through your query I understand your concern.I would like like to tell you that your rapid heart rate, lightheartedness & tiredness are not related to any heart diseases. It is your anxiety behind your symptoms. Its advisable for you to take axiolytic drugs for some specific time and for that personally consult with a Psychiatrist to get written prescription.Hope this will helpKind Regards ","Hey:) im 15 years old, female - im not overweight, i m about 5ft 4 - a little unfit but i ve never been the sporty type and this is very recent - my heart s been going all crazy in the past week or so - i first noticed it last friday. It felt kinda like adrenaline - i was just sitting there - nothing had happened to make me scared and i hadn t been running or anything - it doesn t hurt when my heart does this - it may not even b my heart ,sometimes it feels a little more to the left, like a lung or something - it ll just start going all fast and beating really hard for a couple of seconds. It s really scary. I get lightheaded a lot and im tired all the time (i ve been like that for a couple of years) and sometimes get sick when i m on my period - it s really freaking me out - hope you can help!! Thanks:)" -104444,What causes low BP while treating neuroendocrine tumor?,"You should have your doctor evaluate you for COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease), bronchiectasis, and congestive heart failure. You should have a chest x-ray and echocardiogram to start off with. You will also likely need pulmonary function tests and a chest CT. ","I ve had a persistent, productive cough for over a year, with associated breathlessness and fatigue. The mucous was initially very salty but that has abated, though it is still productive My axillary and cervical lymph nodes are not swollen or tender, I have no rashes or tenderness on any other part of my body. What do you think might be the cause?" -198175,What causes unusual eye movements in an infant?,Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain a hard bump on the gum of a child can be due to causes like a tooth infection leading to dental abscess formation while can also be due to a periapical cyst that can occur if it is related to a deeply decayed tooth..In case if it is over the cheek then it can be an inflamed minor salivary gland or due to a blocked duct of the gland..The exact cause can be confirmed by getting an x ray done under supervision of a Paediatric dentist..In case if it is related to tooth then treating the tooth with root canal treatment can help..In case if it is due to blocked duct then doing concentrated salt water rinses can help..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ,"my son has a hard bump on his gums...one dr said its not an abcess tooth,she tapped the tooth and no pain,she said it may be his saliva gland,blocked,i took him to my dr and was told,its abcess and gave him meds....not sure what more i can do :( my son says,it does not feel like his teeth at all...he said it feels like his cheek..." -182473,Accident. Prescribed eptoin. Should it be taken for months without having fits?,"Thank you for contacting HCM. Your story is indeed interesting and I hope you live for 53 more years (to reach 100). It is difficult to predict death in most conditions and so, I wont be surprised if your doctor is proven wrong by you on March 22, 2013. Also, if you have had no seizures and EEG is normal, then your driving license can not be taken. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Health City, Hyderabad ","I have a pituitary tumor 9cm x 5.4cm x 6.2cm ... I was given 1 year to live since March 21 2012... I am a 47yr old male aprox 6 tall at 215 lbs... I am VERY active with a strong belief in Jesus !... I have been in a debate then an argument with my dr. because he was making judgments of my health without test or proof !!!... He told the DMV I am having seizures and took my drivers license without 1 (one) EEG test ???... Now with a little bet more background,,, I had 2 previous surgeries (1 in 2003 and 1 in 2007) through my upper lip and into my nasal cavity ... those tumors were up to 4.5cm x 5.5 cm and were removed only at 80% due to them being too close to my eyes and brain stem... but when this new tumor was diagnosed, they wanted to remove my forehead ???? OUCH !!!!!... I was NOT willing to go through such a risky surgical procedure, so I was given the choice to take cabergoline 0.5 (2 pills a day twice a week = 4 pills a week).... NOW, I had an EEG and I was diagnosed in Good health (No Seizures!).... I am getting my license back, I am still very active and (so far...) And... I am NOT DEAD ! Based on your experience, 1st, have you heard such a Crazy story... 2nd, Am I going to Die ?... Last, why would ANY Dr. take my license without EVER giving me a test to prove I am having seizures ??? Thanks for ANY answers and I can t wait for March 22, 2013... TO PROVE THEM WRONG !!!! Scott Shaw - Patient 916-600-6006 / Samual Ciricillo - Neurosurgeon (916) 454-6850" -90476,"Abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, difficulty in passing motion. Ultrasound shows fatty liver. Is it related ?","Hello, sbears123, Your ultrasound was negative for gallstones which possibly rules out gallbladder problem as the reason for your right sided abdominal pain. I am glad that all the blood tests and endoscopy were negative as well. It is possible to have trapped gas in the part of the large intestine that is behind the liver , called the ""Hepatic Flexure"" which is a bend or curve. If you have constipation problems , this could be the reason for pain. Otherwise , it could be musculoskeletal. As for the small cysts and hemangiomas , unless they are more than 5 cm. in size , you don't have to worry. They don't cause problems. If they are big , hemangiomas can bleed and cysts can get infected, rupture or bleed. You may have a followup ultrasound of the liver in six months to see if there have been any change in size of these. I wish you well. ","I have a abdominal pain in the right side of my stomach for last 5 years. This month, i went to doctor, he performed all the blood test, endoscopy , ultrasound, etc and he said everything is normal, but still I can feel the pain. So, last week I did the CT scan and the Impression results shows that - small hemangiomas and tiny simple cysts in liver may I know what is small hemangiomas and tiny simple cysts in liver ? Is it searious problem? Thanks, Vijay" -80009,How to treat chronic kidney disease?,"hai,thanks for consulting HCM.As you got a history of kidney stone kindly repeat an ultrasound to rule the cause and whether any new kidney stone develpoed.visit a Emergency departement/nephrologist to treat the pain depends upon the severity.kindly rule out the cause for kidney stone formation. poor intake of water ,excess amount of oxalate,uric acid containing foods which causes stone. ruling out which type of stone(oxalate,urate,phosphate) developing and avoiding those source of food may be helpful in restricting stone formation.lifestyle management and proper diet will help you in keep away from developing kidney stone.Thank youhope i answered your query ","Hi doctor,i m 24 year old,and i have a kidney problem.before 6 month there was extreme a pain in kidney.and i found 1 cm stone by ultrasound.after the treatment,i break the stone by homeopathic medicine.But recently 3 day ago,i feel pain again,please suggest me,this pain is very difficult." -27795,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -136909,Why did my kid have rashes on forehead ?,"No,absolutely not.The tree doesn't cause allergy. ",Doctor does castor tree cause any allergy . -182645,"Pain and stiffness on right side, difficulty speaking, weakness. Brain MRI, X-rays done. Mild spondylosis?","hi thanks for ur query its a difficult qn i must say to answer i think ur doctors assumed the best possible diagnosis feeling numbness in left hand after 20 mins walking is unusual i think it has no relationship with ur walking,,,u interpret it during walking or may be some postural problem btw u should go for a nerve conduction velocity for left upper arm for sure with that u should also check ur hb that also may be a reason abnormal posturing in cervical rib may give rise to that kind of problem so u may also have an mri of left shoulder joint u must consult a neurologist thank u ","When I walk more than 20 minutes my (Left hand ) hand starts to go numb , then my wrist and slowly my whole arm will go numb. Soon as I stop walking the feeling returns to my arm. My doctor did a UltraSound on my arm for blood clots but nothing. He says maybe its the way I walk but I dont swing my arms any different than anyone else. Basically I cant walk more than 20 minutes without my arm going numb. Its always my Left Hand and arm. No problems with my legs. My doctor did an echoardiagram and I have no problems with chest pain or shortness of breath. Anyone ever heard of this symptom and any ideas??" -14016,Will taking Anardana tablets cause stomach pain in a child?,"Hi. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but do not worry. Since, it has been four days when your child has eaten Anardana tablets and the ultrasound and blood reports are normal, the child probably has developed acidity. Since you have already given antibiotics for four days, there is no point in continuing antibiotics. In my opinion, you should give Digene syrup 5 ml three times a day for seven days to child and syrup Cyclopam 5 ml for pain on SOS basis. 1 to 2 pus cells in urine is a normal finding and nothing needs to be done for it. A small amount of milk with water also helps in reducing acidity. In all, I think that you should not worry much as the ultrasound report is also normal. Review after two days. ","Hello doctor, My 4.5 years old son has taken 25 to 30 digestive Anardana tablets without our knowledge. From then, he complains about severe stomach pain after 1 to 2 hours. We have consulted the doctor and he gave an antibiotic course of four days which was completed. Problem is still there. We have done ultrasound, blood tests, urine test. All are fine except 1 to 2 pus cells in the urine. Then, we consulted alternative medicine doctor, he says that stop all medicines and only give a small quantity of milk mixed with water to him. Kindly suggest what to do." -82002,Not urinating enough after a kidney transplantation. High blood pressure. Need immediate attention?,"Hi As blood is coming in urine ,you should be investigated thoroughly.It can be due to Kidney stone,Tumour,Infection. Please get an Ultrasound abdomen,Intra venous pyelography(IVP),Urine test for malignant cells and analysis. Till then, take good antibiotics like Balofloxacin,Cefuroxime.Add Paracetamol tablet too. Drink plenty of water. If glucose is present in urine,please exclude Diabetes after consulting the physician.Keep the blood glucose levels normal Everything will be alright. If you come back with above test results, i will clarify further. Wish you speedy recovery. Regards ","Im a 28 year old female... Been running low grade fever nonstop for 3 months. passed 2 stones already, no more seen. Im still having extreme kidney pain as well as severe pain in right lower pervic area... Antibiotics took care of kidney infection , but STILL have large amounts of blood and glucose spilling out in urine. All labs wer normal except Low AST and thyroid was 0.1 away from being low .... Also, no appite, on/off nausea to go along with fever... Any ideas?" -210054,"Is Cepodem right medication for cough, fever and loose stools in an infant?","Thank you for posting your question.Awareness of ones own heart beats is known as palpitations. There are certain cardiac and non cardiac causes of this which also includes ingestion of certain things like excessive tea/coffee or certain drugs.However it is quite unlikely that an 8 yr old would appreciate his own heart rate, let alone attributing chest pain to his heart. Hence, the way the symptoms are being described by your son, it is likely that he is enacting something that he has seen or heard somewhere. However, not to take his symptoms lightly, I would suggest you keep a watch on his symptoms and look for associated changes like sudden loss of colour from his face, vomiting, radiation of pain to any other site,lethargy or irritability, decreased urine output etc. Apart from this acitdity or heart burn could also cause symptoms similar to chest pain. In this case decreasing intake of spicy food , having cold milk or ice cream, or drugs like omeprazole or ranitidine may be found to be useful.Having said so, if the symptoms continue and if you wish to rule out heart disease, an ECG may be done. If found necessary this may be followed by chest Xray or echocardiography.If you have any more doubt regarding the case, do write back. ","Hi, my 8 yr old screamed ahh, my heart! Then he came running to me saying his heart hurt and it stopped beeping. I asked what it felt like and he said, like a heart attack I asked him to explain what he felt, he said it felt like his heart started beeping fast the stopped and that s when it started hurting. It lasted for a couple of mins. This has happened about 3 times already. He seems fine right now." -156724,What causes sudden swelling on fore arm?,"Hello, Consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated. As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi, I am Dennis. I am under a GP care. I have well controlled high BP and my colest. levels are great. I do have several Gall stones but they mostly do not bother me. I have had several kidney stones in the past. I am currently 61 years old. I have an arthritis doctor as well for treatment of drymouth and I have osteo arth. in most of my joints for which I take no meds. I have a ruptured disk and premature spinal stenosis which was diagnosed by a back doctor by MRI. The stenosis makes my legs very weak when walking any distance and I cling to a grocery kart with much desire. But I have one other pain which scares me as it is intense and severe though short lived when it occures. I have had it for years. It occures usually when I bend over or twist around (as when in a car seat). It happens at night sometimes when I sit up or roll. It is almost predictable but I am obsessively cautious when I move. It feels like an ice pick stabbing me or even a tearing sensation usually right at the diaphram level or at the very bottom of my rib cage. More often on the left side, sometimes on the right. More lately I have bee hit with these pains a little high between the ribs. Am I having muscles ripping apart? The pain sometimes feels like a charlie horse which I have experienced very rarely in my legs. The pain may last only 2 or 3 seconds or it may last 10 or 12, but either way it forces me to hold my breath and not move except to stretch my body upward. My doctor says only that it is likely something muscular-skeletal, but that is as far as I get with this. I am confused about this and wonder if my muscles are falling apart. Do I have multiple hernias?" -144418,Experiencing continuous lower back pain. MRI shows mild posterior disc herniation indenting the thecal sac. Solution?,Thanks for the query. It seems you have severe degenerative changes with osteoporotic fractures in spine. Degenerative changes means wear and tear of the spine with increasing age and usually affects discs and facet joints in the spine. Real concern is whether these changes causing compression of the nerves in the spine. I need to see your MRI report to know more about it. If possible please upload the report and images so as to tell exactly about your spine condition. Thanks ,i have a mri results that i dont understand i am listed as a chronic back patient but the doctoer just says its real bad results but didnt tell me what it means i know that i have old compression wedge fractuers of all 5 lumbars as well as degenerative arthric changes but thats just on the lumbar region there was also a mri done on the thoracic that he didnt explain he just said its real bad can you help me to understand what this last mri results are i need help please im in bad pain all the time . -54020,How can high blood pressure be better controlled?,"Hi,do you any other diseases, neck problem etc. the symptoms you are describing are of gastritis and some ear problems. you try some antacid and avoid spicy, oily, too heavy meals, don't sleep immediately after food instead have some walk.Also for dizziness you will need ent evaluation, you can get Tab vertin 8 mg prescribed from your doctor. ","Hey there, I'm a 35 year old ""stay-@-home mom"" and i have been having problems lately. Every time I look down i start to feel dizzy. Not the spinning dizzy or the kind that you feel like tipping over. More like you just got of a roller coaster and you don't feel quite well. This dizzy feeling stays with me all day and I also feel kinda sick on my stomach. Not to the point where i would have to vomit, but never the less, enough to really bug me. I also feel sleepy all the time, and my head feels kinda heavy, while my vision is kinda foggy. what is going on with me?" -108421,What causes lower right rib pain in diabetic patient?,"Healing process of pneumonia must not give you Back ache, cold sweats or cause insomnia. because when a pt of Pneumonia or lower respiratory tract infection improves the symptoms such as cough, sputum, fever, body ache improves,not that some new symptoms start up. You must get checked up for these new symptoms. ","Was diagnosed with upper respiratory infection which turned to walking pneumonia. Feeling much better after 2 weeks but yesterday began feeling a pain in my back just under my bra strap. Pain is middle to right side. Began having some problem swallowing. I took an Aleve about 10 minutes ago. I have been told women have back pain,cold sweats, insomnia last couple of nights and with the swallowing trouble now I guess I m wondering if this is the healing process or something else?" -183345,What could cause an abnormal MRI with a spot on the basal ganglia ?,As you describe above can be a migraine attack. It is a recurrent attack of dull or some time severe pain mostly one side of the the head.It is associated with nausea and vomiting. The condition may be worse in the patient who is sensitive to light or high pitch sound. The attack will last for 2-3 hours and patient get relief after deep sleep. Medication is not helpful for relief of acute pain. According to me first you recognize the pain aggravating factor and try to remove for the same. Some precaution you may take: 1. Don't empty stomach for along time. 2. Take plenty of water in the morning and avoid constipation. 3. Avoid smoking. 4. Deep sleep. 5. Regular warm up exercise before start your official job. Good Luck Please don't hesitate if you want any more information. Prakash sharma ,"There is a slight dull pain in the right side of my head that gets worst the more active I am. It happened to me once last week, but then went away. I feel it again right now and it s so area specific I feel like I could trace out the area with a marker were my head shaved, but it s not a very strong pain. On a scale from 1-10 I d put it at a 1.5-2 at most, but it gets up to about a 6. What do you think?" -20626,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -255210,"How long does Postinor1 have side effects? Have breast tenderness, lower abdominal pain.","Hallow Dear,It is a nice option for a husband to get vasectomized. Throughout the reproductory life of a couple, woman is all the time taking the brunt of bearing a child, bearing pains during delivery, breastfeeding the child, raring a child and so on. What man does is only impregnates her. Now this is only one scope for him where he can cooperate with the wife and get vasectomized. Now coming to your questions:1. Copper T is fitted in the uterine cavity. It has go no connection whatsoever with digestive system. Hence there is no possibility for stomach bloating after inserting Copper T.2. In vasectomy, the tubes carrying the sperms from the testis are cut and ligated near the testis. It has got no relation with erection of the penis. Erection of penis is governed by a hormone Testosterone which is produced in the testes and is directly poured in the blood. Since you are type 2 Diabetic, it is likely that your father also is diabetic. Erectile dysfunction is one of the complications of Diabetes.3. So long as your blood sugar is within normal limits, you should not have any problem in undergoing any surgery. However, as I have mentioned in the beginning, vasectomy of man should always be a good option of preference. The sperm carrying tube is cut and ligated near the testes. Hence the part of the tube distal to the site of surgery do contain sperms which can cause pregnancy. Hence it is advised that after vasectomy for 3 months of for 15 intercourses, condom should be used to avoid embarrassing situation. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ",My copper t is getting expired this february. I am 37 yrs old. I want to get myself operated or my hubby. Which is a better option. I hv certain queries. 1) Do our stomach get bloated if we put cooper t. as i do regular exercise but stomach is a problem. 2) Do pen looses erection after 50 if they get operated as i saw my dad and my fil having this prob as my mil n mother had discussed that with me. 3) I am type 2 diabetic i take Amryl M 2mg everyday will i have a problem if I get operated. -217971,What is the treatment for a tooth infection?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, This could be due to GIT disturbance, tongue coating, tooth infection.I wopuld suggest you to get a thorough checkup physical and oral.Clean your tongue with a tongue scraper.Drink plenty of water.Maintain a good oral hygiene.Take care! ",wierd taste in mouth i would like to know what could be causing this wierd taste in my mouth... its been goin on for about a week... it feels like i burnt my tounge... or like i have a really bad after taste from something salty... please help -87989,What could the blood test report indicate?,"Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.Coarse liver does not cause pain. Only when liver gets enlarged and its covering gets stretched you feel pain in the right upper abdomen.Coarse echoes of liver is seen if there is any scar tissue in liver as in cirrhosis .I hope that answers your question.Regards. ","hi i had an ultrasound today as ive been experiencing severe abdominal pain at night for about 4mths they told me i had what looks like a coarse liver and to go to doctors in a week for my results, i am really concerned please can you tell me what this means?" -211403,Suggest remedy for black dot on the finger,"Hello, Your one month old son is diagnosed with encephalomalacia and volume loss. I would like to know a few more details before I can help you. 1) Why was the brain imaging done? What were your son's symptoms? 2) What was his birth history - was he a preterm baby? Did he cry immediately after birth? Did he develop any complications after birth? 3) Is there any family history of fits or mental retardation? The most common cause of encephalomalacia is some insult to the brain during delivery or soon after birth. If the child's birth was uneventful, then he needs to be worked up for an underlying metabolic/genetic disorder. There is no specific treatment for encephalomalacia. It is important to find out the cause because the treatment and the future development of your child can be predicted based on that. I will be glad to help you further if you can answer my questions. I would advice you to consult a paediatric neurologist for further evaluation and management. Wishing you good luck.Regards,Preeti ","My baby is a month old and he is diagnosed with encephalomalacia in left temporal, left lateral basal ganglia, external capsule, corona radiata and left frontoparietal centrum semiovale regions. Also mild prominence of left lateral ventricle seen with adjacent volume loss.What treatment should be taken?" -67972,Is it normal to have fever for longer days with enterovirus?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM and thank you for your queryIt is usual to have a local reaction at the site of meningitis vaccination.These usually last 2 or 3 days. If it persists longer or if there is fever, then there is a possibility of an infection at the site of vaccination. Check with your health care provider.Serious side effects are rare and can include high fever, weakness, and changes in behavior.Take CareDr Noble Zachariah ",i had a vaccination for meningitis around 3 days ago and ever since it has been sore when touched or when it has been in contact with anything and it has also a big red circle around the where the needle went in and also a big numb on it is this normal? -186844,What causes nausea while on chemo treatment for breast cancer?,Thanks for your question on HCM.Submucous oral fibrosis (SMOF) is a pre malignant lesion for oral cancer.There are no medicines available to revert fibrosis.Best treatment option is physiotherapy. In this gradually increasing number of sticks or fingers are introduced in your mouth and kept them for 20-30 minutes. So they will stretch your oral opening gradually. This method can give relief in mouth opening. But for severe cases surgical nicks are put in fibrosis and try to achieve oral opening. Start multivitamins containing zinc and folic acid for prevention of further fibrosis. ,i used to chew guthka.... now i am suffring from submucous fibrosis ........i hav learnt the lesson i cant eat any spicy dishes.... my mouth is not opening......not even two fingers wide... help me with some prescriptions since we dont have a dentist in our town ...... is pineapple effective for this since it has muscle degrading agents....should i eat pineapple -9863,Can protected anal sex still lead to HIV?,"Hello. Protected anal sex and fingering is safe and there is no risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). However, receiving unprotected oral sex carries a very low risk even though saliva is not considered infectious, provided he didn't have oral sores or bleeding gums. You may wait for another four weeks for a repeat HIV 1 and 2 antigen/antibody test. At six weeks it is considered conclusive of CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommendation. Though I feel that your symptoms are perhaps due to the flu rather than a flu-like illness, you may continue with symptomatic treatment. For more information consult an HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist ","Hello doctor, I met a man who was a foreigner. During the winter, one night we went to a restaurant in and after that we went to a bar for some drinks and then to a food store. I had not dressed appropriately for the cold weather and I had no hat or scarf and it was very cold. We ended up going to his place. Next thing, I was fingering him and we had oral sex. I started to masturbate but I am circumcised so it hurt without moisture. He gave me jerkins and I was behind him. I slipped inside him and he came off. Then we put on a condom and did anal. We did mostly cuddling. Then I pulled out the condom with no ejaculation. The next day, I developed a severe headache so I assumed it was from the alcohol. I was not drunk. The next day, I started to get burst of muscle and joint pains throughout my body mainly when I was indoors. I was caught up with my final exams so I ignored the pains. When the pain went on for some days I went to a sexual health clinic and did a full STD test. I got negative for HIV but for acute HIV I had to wait 10 days for all the results. I still had the pains and took no pills. The very next day, I had night sweat and chills. I got so worried that I went at 11 p.m. to a 24-hours pharmacy to buy painkillers. My fever went up to 104°F. I took Tylenol then get a cab at 3 a.m. to go to the ER. The fever went down and I did not see the doctor until 8 a.m. and I only got a painkiller.The next day I saw my right leg looked slightly swollen. Since then, my fever has always been low and the muscle pain and joint pain was still present. I ended up rushing to other ERs for help. Two nights ago, the pain got to me when I tried to sleep. My arms, armpits, neck, collarbone, groin, legs were all paining. I got another HIV antibody/antigen blood test just two weeks after possible exposure and it came negative. I have been taking Ibuprofen every five hours to reduce the pain but I start to get breathing problems and my bladder area feels tender with pain in the upper right abdomen. I explained to my friend all my experiences but he was firm that he is negative. We did not have bareback sex and we used a condom. I have no diarrhea, cough, fatigue or rash. Is it possible that I have contracted HIV? I only have sex two times per year without ejaculation. My friend tends to be more active." -107169,"Suggest treatment for shortness of breath , numbness in the hands and dizziness",Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Here according to history your child seems to be having bronchitis like respiratory infection ...Consult him to pediatrician ....Auscultation and physical examination done.Accordingly treatment given with steroid or antihistaminic drug...If bronchoconstriction more nebulization with steroid and bronchodilator needed....Vitals also checked with physical examination.If needed chest x ray and CBC with band cell ratio can be done ....Take care ,I have a 15 week year old with what sounds like mucus in his lungs. He has an infrequent cough that sounds congested. He s had this for at least four days with it getting worse at night. His demeanor and temperature are normal. He feeds regulary and is passing both water and stools normally. Tonight he is particularly raspy and his breathing is imitating shallow breathing -23541,What should I do for pain in groin and activity restriction?,Hello. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I have had mild right side groin pain for about two years now, which has made it very difficult to run. One morning, I woke up with the inability to use my right leg because of the severity of pain. I was very active at that time, so I assumed it was a sprain in or around the groin. The pain got better about a week later, but felt pain whenever I tried to run. Recently, I suffered with some kind of undiagnosed burning during urination, right side testicle pain and groin pain, even though my blood work and urine test came back fine. The burning and testicle pain has subsided, but the groin pain has stayed and intensified compared to prior infection. I was sent in for an ultrasound and my doctor said everything was fine. I told him that I am sure my groin lymph nodes are mildly swollen. He touched the area and said I was fine. I am not a thin guy and have a bit of fat in that area, so I think he had a trouble in feeling them. I still feel mildly swollen lymph nodes in my right side groin and I still have pain when I attempt to run. I believe my lymph nodes have been the root of all my pain, but I cannot seem to get the doctor to believe me. I looked at a diagram of groin lymph nodes and that is where I feel the pain and the mild swelling. What should I do? I am lost. Please guide me." -231112,Is the semen analysis report normal enough to become a father?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Yes, there is no need to worry about the brown color crystals.If your PSA is stating high or digital rectal examination showed to be abnormal than only you can worry.You can wait for the some times and there after do your examination once again.In my opinion this are the cholesterol crystals and there is no need to worry further.But you can do your confirmation with the semen analysis. This will guide us exactly the brown color of the semen is attributed to what.It also help us in the further management of the condition.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM ",I am a 62 year old male and have had off & on brownish semen for several (maybe 5) years. My urologist told me it was nothing to worry about as my PSA was quite low and the digital exam was normal stating it was most likely crystal like cholesteral in the gland itself. Any thoughts. No pain at any time. -84609,How are gallstones treated?,"hi.thank for posting at HCM.1. follow diet as advised by treating physician and re-test liver enzymes n lipid profile and liver ultrasound after 3 to 6 months2. miconazole is an unlikely cause of fatty liver.3. its better to visit a dermatologist or treating physician before taking miconazole.Wish you good and sound health.Regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","they found fat in my liver more than a month ago, and istaret a diet but my doctor told me it was not necessary to be on a hard diet due im skinny and i already lost 15 pounds, im taking omeprazole for my acid reflux treatment, i just started taking it 2 days ago and started to have a yeast infection, i had a yeast infection before about 7 months ago id didnt get checked by a doctro because i didnt have insurance then, so itreated qith miconazol and my yeast infection was gone because i never had discomfort until now my questions are if i treated my yeast infection before consulting a doctor caused me to have fat in my liver? and can i treat my yeast infection again with miconazole? can miconazole damage my liver or is it safe?" -210370,Suggest treatment for viral diarrhea in 2 years old,"Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. Snoring can occur due to mutiple causes. Most commonly the problem is in the tongue base as the tongue falls back in sleep and causes the obstruction. In that case, even the removal of the adenoids may not give you relief until the tongue base is reshaped. For a child of 7 years, I think you should wait. However, a sleep profiling needs to be done to evaluate whether she is having sleep apnea or whether she is getting proper sleep as it may hamper her growth. Please visit your ENT doctor about that.I hope that I have been able to clarify your situation to you. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any. ","hi doctor,this is regarding the noisy snoring of my daughter..She had undergone a surgery for removing adinoid a year ago.She had the same trouble before but after the surgery she was fine.Whereas she is having the same snoring.She is 7 yrs old.What shall we do?" -178453,Jerk in heads. Prescribed encorate chrono for Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. Avoid medicines?,"hi dear, since large portion of your body i.e ribs, thoracic and fusion was done. it will take an ample of time for the body to heal the scars and bones to form again, to gain back the same strength ,i will ask you to have little bit of more patients, physiotherapy will be really helpful for you . ","I had major back surgery, thoracic disectomy and fusion at level 8/9.. A rib was removed completely (7) and the tip of another (9).. This was 14 months ago and I still have pain, inflammation and numbing down my left butt and leg and left arm feels heavy and tingly at times. Around the surgery site is still hard and under my left breast as well and inflamed. Feels like something is sticking in to it. Any theories?" -3924,Is it normal to bleed at 6 weeks of pregnancy after IVF?,"Hi. It could be implantation bleeding. If you are taking any blood thinner like low molecular weight Heparin, Ecosprin then stop immediately. Also inform the hospital where you are taking treatment, so that additional progesterone and hCG support can be added to avoid abortion. Also, take complete rest, do not bend from the waist a lot. Continue taking other medicines and injections except for blood thinner. ","Hello doctor, I am almost 6 weeks pregnant and today I saw a bit bleed when I wipe it with a tissue paper. FET was done 20 days after my LMP. Three embryos were transferred (blastocyst). My hCG taken between two consecutive days was 494, 886 and 2597 respectively. Is small amount of bleed normal? I am confused. Please help." -28907,Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?,"Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, aging, etc. We can only target the acquired component of fair skin color while attempting lightening procedures. I suggest you antioxidant capsules like capsule Antoxid HC (Beta-carotene) and apply sunscreen lotion Lashield gel at 8 AM and 12 PM. Also, you can apply Glyaha koj lotion (Hydroquinone) at night time. Start with an alternate night application initialy as it may irritate your skin a bit and after a week or so, shift to daily night application. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. You can go for chemical peeling or microdermabrasion from your dermatologist which will help in exfoliating and give you a clearer skin tone. All these treatments are free of side effects. You may use them for three months. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance." -108003,What causes cough with body pain?,"Hi thanks for contacting team HCM....I have gone through your query and it seems to be allergic cause.So you have repeated cold....Mostly you have cold water or cold weather allergy...Get your CBC done.It might show eosinophilia ....Get your nose examined for DNS or nasal polyp as they also might responsible.You can take during cold oxymetazoline nasal spray and benadryl to relieve congestion and inflammation.More water drinking.While taking bath hot water used...Avoid exposure to dust , pollen etc....If needed prophylactic fexofenidine and montelukast can taken....While cold avoid excess fatty and fried food.Keep all my suggestion in mind and you can consult doc....Take care.Dr.Parth ","hello Doctor , I'm Ari/28 year/69kg. I'm infected by the cold problem. I have cold, sneezing, coufgh some time. I feel ill due to cold problem frequently. This is becoming usaual for me now a days. Whenerver I take head bath, cold severity is rising .. some time, it becomes flu also. Please tell your opnion why I'm getting cold often, cold preventing technique/medicine ? Thanks." -110532,What does pain in chest after injury indicate?,"thanks for your questionif i would be your treating doctor i would ask your smoking history firstif you are a smoker first thing is quit smokingnow in my opinion possibilities can be- lymphnode enlargement -malignancy/ growth-infective pathology like pneumonitis- cardiac diseaseto rule out these causes i would request for a chest xray , ecg , cect thorax if neededconsider visiting a pulmonologist and disscuss all these modalities and causes so that he can help you betterdont panic, its a matter of concern not that much worryingthanksfeel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health ","hi iv been experiencing a tight upper leftchest, ther is a slight swell under he collar bone also and i get a dull ache in my left arm, often i get aches around the body also, and experiance slight vision problems in left eye, its been going on for over a month, at times ill get a sharp pain in the chest area also" -13225,Can cleaning the teeth cause sensitivity to heat?,Hi. Sensitivity is a common encounter after scaling and cleaning. I reckon you should try toothpastes which help reduce sensitivity. But even after using them if you feel sensitive to hot or cold then visit your dentist again to check for any hidden cavities. X-rays might be required to find them out. ,"Hello doctor, I got my teeth cleaned two weeks ago by a dentist and now a tooth is sensitive to heat." -1000,I have stomach pain and bloating after taking Augmentin 625. Why?,"Hello. I welcome you to icliniq. Well it is not uncommon to have Gastric upsets after a course of antibiotic. And antibiotic like augmentin are notorious to cause this. This occur secondary to effect of augmentin on decreasing the amount of lactobacillus microorganism which are normally present in the human gut and help digest the food. You should take yougurt, Kefir (fermented yougurt), Kefir. and there are certain diets with probiotic activity you can start taking it. Plus take Tab Ecotec twice daily for 4 weeks, and Tab Levosulpiride 75 mg once daily half hour before meals.for 2 weeks. You can continue with acinil O syp. while rest of your current medication can be stopped. I hope this will correct your microbiota and will bring the same healthiness as before. good day Antibiotic induced dysbiosis Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth Antibiotic induced dysbiosis Let me know in one week time how you respond to above regimen, if persistent of symptoms I would consider testing and giving some safe antibiotic therapy for 2 weeks. ",Age - 33 years Height - 164 cms Weight - 67 Kg I am suffering from sore throat so I took Augmentin 625 before 12-13 days back but found no improvement but I started suffering from Stomach pain and excessive gases. Now I am taking below medicines as per prescribed by ENT specialist that are 1.Allegra M tablet 2.Rinifol capsule 3.Esoz D 40 capsule 4.Acinil O surup for ten days.Two days remaning to finish course. Stomach pain and blown stomach due to gas is still there. -181057,"MRI of brain showed a prominence of adenoidal tonsils, flair signal within the subcortical white matter. Meaning?","Hi,From your details I learn that your mother had massive haemorrhagic stroke in right cerebral hemisphere of brain which has lead to low GCS (Glasgow coma scale) for which she might be ventilated and then tracheotomy done.Since it is almost 4 months following stroke, she should show some recovery signs in form of obeying commands.She requires active physiotherapy, and stimualtion (auditory and visual)Review with treating doctor for electrolyte imbalance and EEG to rule out non convulsive status(type of fits where there won't be involuntary movement)Hope this should help youRegards ","My mother had several bleeding on right side of brain was in February 14, 2013. She would squeeze had and node her head 2 days later she became unresponsive . Was in hospital for 3 weeks , had a tracheotomy and transferred to skilled facility . Has not woken when moved opens eyes . Being that it s month since stroke is she here today because of feeding tube?" -33008,Will STD during pregnancy cause any harm to the baby?,Hi VDRL positivity can be cured by injections. So you and your partner needs to be treated for that. You can have kids also. Just have safe sex till the disease is cured. You can have long term relationship. ,"hello, my vdrl and tppa test is positive during my last two years medical test, and i manage to maintain my tier to a satisfaction level, and recently i encounter my previous soulmate who transmit those sex disease to me, and we decided to get married quite soon, i need your advice if we plan to have a child and is it going to get worst if two of us maintain long term sex relationship, tq, kenny" -195385,Suggest treatment for vomiting in a child,I understand your concerns.The history depicted by you is consistent with a seizure. However for epilepsy we need at least 2 seizures 24 hours apart.It would be of great help if you record such a scenario with a smart phone. It would help to understand the attending physician about the condition of child. Otherwise Electroencephlogram (EEG) of the child can be done.Anti convulsants given for seizures are only advisable after the above test and opinion from your attending Pediatrician.Regards ,"I think my granddaughter had a seizure and when we took her to the er we were released and told to observe her because she didn t have any sign currently. She is 1-1/2 and was in daycare. It scared the heck out of her teacher and they described my granddaughter has walking sortta in a drunken state, her left arm drawn up to her chest and shaking, she said she was non responsive but had a look of horror and then she fell and hit her head on the table. We rushed her to the er and after waiting 3-1/2 hours, went into the room and they briefly examined her (no blood work, x-rays or nothing) just listened to her lungs, looked in her ears and checked to see if she was running a fever. They said she appeared to be fine and to take her home but observe her ever 2 hours." -1580,My partner has swollen lymph nodes with high CPR and eosinophils. Please interpret her USG.,"Hi. Let me start with the right neck lymph nodes seen on the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They have a fusiform shape which is a good sign. They are mildly enlarged, the index one short axis measures 6 mm. Image 1: Lymph node with Doppler box, showing center blood supply which is again a good sign. Image 2: Couple of mildly enlarged lymph nodes. Image 3: Submandibular gland and mildly enlarged lymph nodes with a white center, fatty hilum, normal. Image 4: Index lymph node measurement long x short axis 21 x 6 mm. I would favor benign pathology versus lymphoma due to fusiform shape, central blood supply, preserved normal fatty hilum, and mild enlargement. This can also represent systemic inflammatory diseases. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am writing to you about my partner. She has had swollen lymph nodes for the past two years. Only other symptoms are high CPR and very slightly higher eosinophils. She had an ultrasound of her right side of the neck today, and I would like to know if you can see anything unusual. Also, I would like to know what the other two pictures say, that are 2 cm lymph node or the marked submandibular gland which was operated on. On two pictures, I see three small circles around a big circle, and on one of the pictures, some of the small circles have something inside of them. Obviously doctors are investigating possible lymphoma, so I would really appreciate your help and if you could take a good look at everything and tell us an opinion about the features of the examined organs." -211773,What causes numbness in the chin after a root canal treatment?,"Hello,It seems that soreness in mouth, gums, lips and tongue along with ulcer or sore formation seems to be due to Apthous Stomatitis leading to inflammation inside mouth and along with it there seems to be apthous ulcers or canker sores.It can be due to deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, stress, physical trauma to the tongue, allergies, acid reflux et cetera.I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests can help in diagnosis. Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms.As of now, you can start gargling with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve the symptoms. You can also take a multivitamin tablet daily.You can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen. Suck ice and do cool water rinses and avoid spicy food.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora ","mouth, gums, lips, tongue sore.....have one very sore blister type bump inside bottom lip........4 days now.....tried salt water........mouth wash.......last week had small bump on tip of tongue but it went away.....the got very bad stomach virus on Friday that lasted until Sunday.....just started feeling better on Tuesday then mouth started this burning, raw hurting" -138123,How can severe pain in the lower back be treated?,"HiKindly consult an orthopedist and have X-rays done to assess thoracic spine.often osteoporotic vertebrae are implicated. bone densitometry for calcium study must be done.Take Dolo neurobion tabs after meals twice a day for 3days if it still lasts,visit a doctor preferably an orthopaedic surgeon.In old age bones tend to lose calcium and become weakened and can give rise to few problems.A screening is required in my opinion therefore... ","I have back pain in my thoracic area. I would rate it at about a 5 most of the time but I often wake up during the night with more severe. When I stand to get out of bed it is worse for about 5-10 minutes. Does not affect breathing. It isn't related to indigestion. I'm female, 75 years old." -152418,What causes neck pain with family history of aneurysm?,"Hi, I cannot say in your particular case, but generally,elevation, ace wrap, avoiding moving it for at least 48 hrs. cold pack immediately and for the first 24 hrs, then warm deep soaks twice a day for 15 minutes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ",i have a sprained ankle on my right ankle i got it from playing soccer i was defending when i got the ball a players kicked me really hard the left side of my foot when he hit me i was limping it hurt when i wanted to run and it numb i didnt ice it when i got home didnt go to the doctor unitl a month later i use a ankle brace for a month he said it would heal about a month it didnt so i went to chiropractic and did a MIR on my leg he said it wasnt bad it was a joint so it would take me another month but my question is how long does it take for a joint to be fully heal so i can kick hard or run because my right leg feels weaker and i keep having pain on my foot i elevate it and ice it -226527,What does this semen analysis report indicate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Having pop sound with sudden loss of erection along with bruise over penis is indicative of penile fracture i would recommend you that you visit the doctor immediately as your symptoms indicate a penile fracture, penile fracture is urological emergency and a patient should seek immediate medical care as fractured penis if left untreated may lead to permanent deformity along with damage to urethra. What you can do at home is to apply ice pack over the penis and take painkiller and in the meanwhile rush to the hospital for emergency urological examination for fractured penis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","hey i had an erection and bended my pennis to the one side with my hand and there was a painfull pop and my erection went away, my pennis is now bruised purple and yellow to the sides swollen and getting an erection is painfull> what happened and will i benormal again" -24083,Is fecal incontinence related to previous stroke?,"Hello. I read carefully your question and would explain that fecal incontinence is not a common sign of stroke. It could be related to vascular dementia (compatible with the MRI findings). Coming to this point, I would recommend some diet modifications (avoiding food which can increase the motility like orange or plum juice, caffeine, etc.) and performing a stool analysis. Loperamide or Diphenoxylate/Atropine can help reduce the gut motility and thus lead to constipation and reduce the frequency of defecation. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. Surgical repair of the anal sphincter could be a possible treatment option if the above drugs do not help. Hope you will find this answer helpful. For more information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ","Hello doctor, The patient is experiencing fecal incontinence, he had brain infarct a few years back and has trouble walking and speech. Walking is totally restricted due to loss of control over his sphincter. He is taking probiotic Vibact twice after food." -188658,Bladder full blood passed with urine. Underwent tumor removal from bladder recently. Is it serious?,NamasteGreetings of the dayWelcome to Healthcare-MagicPain is the last symptom or presenting feature in pancreatic cancer. It's unlikely to be due to it in absence of other symptoms and risk factor.From the description of your pain I would consider the possibility of duodenal ulcer/acid peptic ulcer and gall bladder pathology as top of my list. Would suggest you to see your physician and get an Ultrasound and Gastroscopy done in consultation with him to rule out the aboveTake careRegards Dr T ShobhaMBBS MD. ,"I have intemittent twinges on the upper right side of my stomach but I can't tell if it is from my stomach or from the right side of my upper back which feels tight when I stretch it. There's no pain when I press anywhere on my stomach. I have a mild hiatus hernia. Sometimes the twinges are gone for days and then if I lean to the right or lean forward a bit, I feel the twinge again, I just can't tell if it's a referral pain or not. I'm terrified that I might have pancreatic cancer" -41861,Suggest treatment for hair loss with hypothyroidism,"Hello and welcome to HCM,You seem to be suffering from excessive hair fall commonly seen with hypothyroidism. Though your levels are normal , the overall hair growth and rate of growth may be affected more in your case,even on treatment. In your case, the hair fall ,maybe prolonged due to other factors as well, such as poor nutrition, stress, lack of rest, low iron and hemoglobin levels, hormonal changes, also any history of thyroid disorders etc. Dandruff,Chemical treatments,dyes on hair can also aggravate hair fall.For your hair to grow well, it needs sufficient nutrition.Fever, typhoid, recent illness, water change, work stress, pollution etc is a factor.Low hemoglobin/iron levels need to be checked as well.These causes need to be considered and treated as they affect hair growth.You can consult a dermatologist regarding any tests that may be required to diagnose the causes. They can assess your hair in person and advise accordingly. They may advise hemoglobin, iron, hormone levels if needed.For now you may start a Recute solution or Tress gro serum to scalp at night , along with hair supplements daily like Keraglo or Biotee capsule. This needs to be continued at least for 2-3 months to see results. Use mild shampoo and conditioner like Anaphase or Renocia for hair growthDo start with the treatment as advised and see a doctor.If your hair is very thin and scanty on the scalp, and medical methods do not work well for you,after a few months of observation, certain new surgical procedures can be considered such as PRP, as will be advised by your consulting doctor after observation, if they feel that it will be a good option for you. This is a later option.Also get a good nutritious diet, avoid stress,pollution, get good rest.Hope this guides you ","I am a 32 year old woman. Although it is not very apparent, I have excessive hair loss every time I oil, shampoo or comb my hair. I have hypothyroidism and take 100mcg of eltroxin every day. I check my thyroid levels every year and they have been normal with this dosage of eltroxin for the last 4 years. What can I do control my hairloss. I have tried ayurveda but it did not help." -28962,"I had an attack of severe vertigo, and my EKG is abnormal. What should I do?","Hello. Have you informed your psychiatrist about vertigo? Because vertigo could be caused by some of the drugs you are using, like Depakote (Divalproex sodium) and Risperdal (Risperidone). So, you could be having the dizziness due to the side effects of the medication. If you are only having dizziness without other symptoms, you can wait for a week for your family physician. I would like you to attach the EKG (electrocardiogram) result if you have it, or tell me what changes were noted by the doctor. Revert with more information to a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, I am a 50 year old male, who weighs 240 lbs. Two weeks back, I had dizziness following an attack of severe vertigo that made me fall to the ground. My psychiatrist sent me for an EKG, I went to the cardiologist to review the reports, and he said that the EKG was abnormal. My psychiatrist wants me to follow up with my family doctor as soon as possible, but my family doctor is not available for another week. What should I do? Should I wait for a week? I currently take Depakote and Risperdal medicines." -245893,"Pain in metacarpals after punching wall. No swelling, bruising. Any home treatments?","Hi,I agree that few medicines for high blood pressure do have effects on libido.Ask your doctor to go for medicine which has no effect on libido.Take low salt diet.Go for daily exercise like walking, swimming etc.Ok and take care. ","I am 60 years old had polio in left leg so blood flow is not good of course and i have High blood presuer of course i do not like to take the meds / it causes low libdo , also i do not like the idea of taking eriction pills I would like to find a method / food / hurbs etc that would help better them the blood presurer meds" -104638,What causes chest pain and dizziness?,Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your concern in depth .* This seems in relation with the residual effect of injury which may be - rib fracture - intercostal muscle ligament sprain or strain - others * Needs basic work up with clinical examination and x-ray chest .Hope this will help you for sure .Welcome for any further guidance .Regards . ,in nov i flipped my truck twice. it was icy and yes i was probably driving a little to fast. i was fine afterwards just very shakened up and a little sore now im having trouble breathing and it feels like my throat is popping out of place. i also have trouble catching my breath its ok sometimes but others its like i have to force myself to breath as hard as i can any suggestions to what i should do -77202,Suggest treatment for kidney infection,"Dear Patient,your symptoms may be secondary to a large number of causes. However, you should focus your attention to three categories: 1) drugs, as diuretics, because they simply increase the urine output, thus causing a rapid filling of the bladder and finally urgency to urinate; 2) renal insufficiency, since it one of the most important symptoms is nicturia (and IgAN gives, in general, a slowly progressive renal failure if it is not sufficiently controlled by treatment; 3) urine tract infection, although it is rare in male, but became frequent in patients on immunosuppressive drugs (but this I don't know if it applies to you). I would recommend to perform a urine culture and a new urinalysis to make sure there are not bacteria in the urine. Let me know, ",ive been diagnosed with iga nephropathy about 6 months ago and i jsut recently started having problems where ihave to pee 2-3 times everynight after sleeping and all the time during the day if i dont it hurts i also have been having alot of fatigue and flank pain but the usual dark urine hasnt came this time could something else be going on im a 20 yr old male with no other health problems -151675,What causes leg thinning?,"Hello, Such type of bone pain are generally referred as enthesitis. It generally occurs at insertion of ligaments near the joints. This can also be part of connective tissue disorders.I will advice you to do following to have relief- -Get a complete rheumatoid profile tests including ANA,RA TITRE,ANTI CCP ANTIBODY test.You may consult to a rheumatologist for that. -You may start a good analgesic(Indomethacin) for this condition on prescription with your doctor. -In such situation some medicines like sulfasalazine or hydroxychloroquin are very helpful.You may have them on prescription from your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari ","I am a 24 years old boy.I was into martial arts from 8th grade to 11th grade which is around 4 yrs. I was learning an art which needs too much use of legs. Since my 11th grade I am having a pain in my leg joint (where the leg starts), I am not sure if it is a pain in the bone or anything else. Few of my observations are 1) pain increases in winter and is gone in summers. 2)the pain shifts from right leg joint to left leg joint. 3) pain increases at nit between 8 to 4 but in the early morning around 5:00 to 7:00 the pain goes away as though nothing ever happened. The pain however again comes back soon at around morning eight. I have gone to many doctors. I have done 3 kinds of arthritis test. X-ray of spine and hip bone. Bloodtest. All the reports were very normal except that my ESR is 27. All the doctors have told me that they did not find anything unusual. All said that it would go away soon.I was given an antinflamatory tablet called Mobizox.The pain goes away completely when I take that tablet and its as though I get a new life but one tablet keeps me happy for only 24 hrs and then again I start getting the pain. My pain is repeating every winter from the past 6 yrs. All the readers trust me I become almost crippled when I get this pain. I am not able to sleep the whole night and m not able to move my leg at all. The pain is always there but it increases when I keep my steps. One more thing I noted about the pain is that the pain is a very different kind of pain and I feel as though it is hitting my brain. When it pains too much I also get fever. I don t smoke or take drugs. My weight is 62 and height is 5.10 feet. I will be very very happy if some one helps me. Thank you." -23557,I experience episodes of anxiety every three years or so. Is it due to my medicines?,"Hello, Welcome to ciliniq.com. I can understand you well. But, I ask you not to worry as many of my patients who went through anxiety disorder have recovered completely thanks to psychotherapy. Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing of the heart and shakiness. There are a number of anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, a specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and panic disorder among others. While each has its own characteristics and symptoms, they all include symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety medicines alone cannot cure anxiety disorders mainly because medicines do not alter behavior. Behavior change and continuous practice of the changed behavior cure anxiety. I suggest anxiety education, progressive counseling and progressive psychotherapy. I assure you complete cure. I need to know more about your anxiety so that I will be able to diagnose it properly and provide you tips to overcome and manage your anxiety. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health problem. Symptoms typically include recurring thoughts and repetitive actions in response to the recurring thoughts. A common example is recurring thoughts about germs and dirt, with a need to wash your hands repeatedly to clean off the germs. However, there are many other examples like sexual thoughts, counting, checking, orderliness, etc. The usual treatments are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant medicine, or both. Treatment often works well to reduce the symptoms and distress of OCD greatly. Take care. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hello doctor,About every three years or so, I experience what I call an 'episode' where anxiety comes over me very quickly and I focus and worry about an issue that normally would not bother me. It takes over my mind so that it is all I can think about for weeks. This leads to instant insomnia and loss of appetite. I have been diagnosed with OCD. I describe this as an 'OCD of my thoughts', not physical actions like checking locks, straightening up, etc. I have been taking Zoloft (Sertraline) for the past 19 years. Most of these 19 years, I have been taking 100 mg. This drug has worked well for me with little side effects. Two years ago I reduced it to 50 mg. Then, recently I stopped taking it completely. This lasted for about seven weeks and then I had a change at work which caused anxiety to hit me like a ton of bricks. So, I started taking 100 mg for four days and then increased to 150 mg quickly. I have been taking this along with Xanax for the past five weeks. The difference between this episode and the past episodes is that I constantly feel an increased heart rate and shakiness for no real reason. I cannot relax and go about my day normally. And I feel the need to take Xanax every day. I have read that taking Zoloft can actually cause anxiety. My doctor says that anxiety from medication feels different from anxiety caused by an actual situation. He also is alright with me increasing my dosage to 200 mg, but I am fearful that it will cause more anxiety. I am wondering if I actually need to reduce my dosage to 100 mg. Please reply back with facts, and not information that may make me worry more. Thank you." -2363,I have loss of sensation in my penis with difficulty in getting erection. Why?,"Hello. I have some questions. Do you smoke or drink? Are you diabetic? If not still get your RBS done (blood test). What about your blood pressure? Any sleep disorders? Any previous surgeries? Your cholesterol and testosterone level? Any other mental illness such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship problems? Kindly let me know the answers to the above questions. ","Hi doctor, So I am experiencing a loss of sensitivity in my penis. I still get erections but it takes way to much effort. I mainly just get them at night. I have no conditions that I know of and I am 24 years old." -154006,Suggest treatment for neck pain.,"Hello, It could be an age-related degenerative change.You can consult a physician and plan for a CT thorax for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",PATIENT AGED 56 YRS F/U C/O CA BREAST SUSPICION OF SMALL LYTIC LESION IN 9TH RIB IN MID AXILLARY LINE ON LEFT SIDE TRACHEA IS CENTRAL. INHOMOGENOUS OPACITY SEEN IN RIGHT MID AND LOWER ZONE. CTR IS WNL OPINION INHOMOGENOUS OPACITY SEEN IN RIGHT MID AND LOWER ZONE SUSPICION OF SMALL LYTIC LESSON - X REPORT -108861,Will i become dependent on 'montek LC' if i use it regularly for breathing problem?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Residual TB Pleurisy with pain in right lung,weakness.Seems that you require extended course of DOT treatment.PCR test Of the parietal Plueral Biopsy for the active TB infection,would be needed in your case,for deciding the extended treatment,in case your general and weak health with liver limitations does not allow the extended treatment.What to do in your case?Good High Protein Diet,Exclusion of Diabetes and HIV by lab testsandAs you don't have any of the drug toxicity complaints, I would suggest you to extend the treatment for another 3-6 mths under control of IGRA and PCR test of plueral biopsy material.Hope this would help you to solve your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","sir i had lung pleural effusion in my right side lung & diagnosed tb , i have finished 9 month course but still i have pain in my right lung, weakness & feel pain to release urine, breathing problem, doctor said for stop tb drugs, asnd said that i am ok now what should i do" -9959,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -44526,Suggest medications for rashes on the inner thigh and testicles,"Hi, Your rash could most probably due to an insect bite hypersensitivity reaction. But the rash could also be a bacterial infection. Diagnosis could be confirmed only after proper clinical examination. Empirically, you can take an antihistamine tablet along with the application of an antibiotic ointment. I request you to consult your dermatologist if you do not get any improvement in a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist ",I have looks like bits mark around my ankle they have be about 4 in the last 4 days . They get red and burn and blister. I have them to come on side of my arm. I don t go out side much. I was thinking it could be spider but now I don t think it is. Hope you can help me. -150377,"Low hemoglobin levels, wanted to donate plasma. Suggestions to maintain normal levels?","Hi, Thanks for query. As your daughter has very low B12,it requires treatment with injection B12 and she will be alright. If pernicious anemia untreated she will feel extreme weakness,dizzines,loss of appetite,cramps,muscle weakness. You may consult Hematologist or Physician. Ok and bye. ","a blood test back in February indicated that my daughter s B12 was on the very low end of the spectrum, yet the dr. said that was not a problem. Another dr. just told us recently she had prenicius anemia yet does not treat that diagnosis. Should prenicius anemia go untreated and what happens then. What specialist should I be looking for to treat this?" -191169,How much life time is left after having leukemia?,"Hi, Thanks for query, As lump is there since long,it requires evaluation your case. Consult gynaec and get examine in deep and go for Mammography for any pathology in the breast. Ok and bye. ","lump on areola right above left nipple and yellowish white discharge coming out About several months ago I noticed a little white lump above my nipple on my left breast. Then one day I picked it and a little hole was left. A few months later which is now, a lump a size of a pencil eraser developed its made my nipple itchy and the lump is very painful its scaring me. I decided to squeeze it to see if I might get rid of some of the pressure and whitish yellowish discharge came out what Is going on?" -195295,What causes right sided body pain while having flu symptoms?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Sometimes, the mark of BCG does not occur. If you are sure that BCG vaccination was done then nothing needs to be done, otherwise BCG needs to be repeated.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Deepak Patel ","hi, my baby got some problem just after delivery and he was admitted for one week in NICU, and ofcourse he took alot of antibiotic and even the plasma was also injected to him. He took his bcg vaccine after 2 weeks, now he is 1 year old but he never get his bcg mark on his hand. how come?" -145190,I am 19 years old suffering from severe backache and scoliosis. Is the pain because of an extra spinal disk ?,"hello welcome to healthcare magic there are many reason for neck pain like neck strian,neck injury,degeneration of disc. or any infection an neck.you better get your neck x ray done and consult near by phsician. hot pads can be very beneficial for relief of some forms of neck pain. ",presure in back of neck wich makes head dizzy all day i have had presure in the back of my neck for four weeks and it makes my head very dizzy all day and feel a bit sick please can you help -178241,Suggest remedy for dizzy spells,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms and MRI report findings.L4-L5 disc disease is common in people with desk jobs, in the absence of regular exercises.There is no need to worry, as significant improvement can be obtained by proper treatment and precautions.The most important is to start physiotherapy with IFT, ultrasound, etc. Back extension exercises should also be started.You should avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weights.For pain, you may take pregabalin or gabapentin capsules.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","Hiee Doc, My MRI shows an annular disc bulge at L4-5. I have unbearable back pain mostly in the lower back and the pain is maximum in the mornings and after noon time that continues till the night. I ahve been prescribed Mobizox for few days . Pls let me know the dos and donts for this disc bulge problem tretment. I am 32 , ht. 5 feet and 42 kgs." -49670,Is Olmesartan the right medicine for high BP?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that chest pain during treadmill grabs the attention as it can be cardiac which requires proper investigation. Kindly do not do intense activity which can trigger a chest pain again and get an ECG, echocardioraphy and treadmill test done for proper cardiac evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi, while I was running on the treadmill before a workout at the gym today, I felt a strong pain near the center of my chest, slightly on the right side. Felt like it was my heart or lung or something. It was very localized, and did not shoot or radiate. The pain persisted for a few minutes after I finished running (it was a pretty intense run), then slowly subsided and disappeared as I lifted weights (less cardio intensive). Any idea what that might be?" -220367,Strange painful lump on the gum at the back of mouth. What's this ?,"Hello there , Thanks for writing your query, Bad or fowl mouth odor is caused by number of reasons such as; Poor oral hygiene , improper brushing techinques which lead to accumulation of food debris and bacterial plaque and calculus deposits deep in the gum pockets and root surfaces of the teeth . bacterial plaque and calculus on the teeth gives fowl odor. Gingivitis and periodontitis is another condition which leads to fowl mouth odor. Ulceration when infected with bacterial or viral invasion may lead to fowl smell. alcohol consumption alos promotes plaque deposition and gives fowl odor. stomach reflux , GERD and other gastric problems may also lead to acidic mouth odor , you need to consult a physician to get the problem confirmed. i hope this helps , take care. ","Hi, Glad I found this website. My age is 30 years and I am facing serious bad breath problem which is affecting in personal/profession life. Let me give you brief idea about my symptoms. 1. I am having bad breath from long time. I visited dentist few times and no help. I guess they are not able to understand exact problem and try to clean teeth’s every time. 2. The bad breath is severe when I have dry mouth , no talking/speaking with anyone while watching TV, enclosed areas (like car, meeting rooms etc.) 3. I feel nausea/vomiting during dentist visits when they ask to open my mouth for few minutes. But in few seconds I feel nausea. 4. From last two/three months, I get yellow tongue when I get up in the morning. 5. I have abnormal stools (sometimes colored stools) and sometimes anus burning. Most of times, my wife complain about bad smell after my stools. I don’t have any problem with my weight which is consistent 140 lbs from years. After reading various topics on Internet, I am now little worried whether I have some disease. Thanks, Sandy" -125218,Pain in the chest and stomach while breathing. Need to be checked?,"Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.F. According to your description the pain is there only during the ovulation period and it is going to be worse upto the period (i have assumed) As you said there is no appendicitis or kidney infection, or gastro intestinal problems. So it appears that you are missing gynacologist , The pain appears to be dysmenorrhoea due to pelvic inflamatory disease, or p.c.o.d.etc. So i advise you to consult a gynacologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have trans veginal ultrasound scanning, besides other routine tests for confermation. Wishing for a quick and complete remission form the disease. I welcome to call me for any doubts in this matter. best regards. ","I have pain in my abdomen on the right side sometims left it swells up and I am unable to lean to the side that is swollen. I become nautious and tired. this happens every month around ovulation and is starting to get worse. It is also accompanied by pelvic and groin pain. I have been to several doctors no appendicitis or kidney infection or gastrointestinal problems. Pain is becoming severly worse to where at times it hurts to move,.. Do you have any idea of what this might be? please help" -46621,Rash like half circle on fingers of both hands. What could it be?,"Hello,Thanks for the query.The red rash and lump in arm pit may not be related.The lumps can be a cyst or a bacterial furuncle.Treatment with antibiotics might be required.A photograph would have helped in giving a closer diagnosis and to decide whether biopsy needed or not.Please meet a dermatologist and discuss regarding this.Let me know if you have any other doubt.you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818Wishing__;!!Mih3wA!SBzm6_kI6hCZ58EPH6N_05MFfiPbxWXT0a2TJCdFQObRWm5mV5ur7hUOMa8clQ$ you a good health.Thank you ","Hi! I have a red rash on the back of both of my hands, seems minor at the moment but persists for about two weeks now; to compliment (though unsure if related), I have a lump in the back of my neck and a recently new lump-like thing in my right armpit. The one in my armpit is sore and the one on the back of my neck alternates, usually, it is fine unless provoked. Curious for some feedback, not sure if I should seek immediate medical aid, as my Family Doctor has ordered a biopsy on my neck bump/lump since it has persisted for, well, I ve lost count of time on it, but well over a few months. Thanks in advance for your time!" -189057,Pain in the right side of stomach. Found hemorrhagic follicle. History of cervical cancer & hysterectomy. Cancerous?,"People who develop skin cancer once have an increased risk of new skin cancers later on. Also fair skinned people, people living at high altitude and those having excessive sun exposure are at an increased risk. What i would have wanted to know is whether the lesion is at the same site as the previous cancer in which case the chances of it being cancer are higher than otherwise. The description that you give is not that of skin cancer. So i would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics (Tab Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily for 5 days) and if the lesion still persists or worsens, then show it to a skin specialist. It is more likely to be a benign skin condition. ","I had squamous cell carcinoma removed from the temple area about 2 years ago. This weekend I woke up with a dime sized red spot on my face that almost looked like something had bitten me but no bite spot in center, no itching or anything. The next day I woke up and the red spot was gone but in its place was a very small bruise-looking spot with dry scaly skin on and around the dark spot. It is 3 days later and no change, moisturizer does not help. Should I be worried that this is more skin cancer?" -104348,How to treat asphorous ulcers over my left chest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Normally echo is done in resting condition. This kind of resting echo can be normal despite of having heart disease.So stress echo should be done. In this, patient is force to perform exertion like running and then echo is done. If you this is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes simple musculoskeletal pain is the cause. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid strenuous exercise for few days. Don't worry, he will be alright but first get done stress echo. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks. ",My 16 year old son is having chest pain when he runs the mile or 2 mile for track. He says it hurts on each beat and sometimes hurts above and below the heart. He has been diagnosed with Vocal Cord Disfunction in the past and we had one Dr. suspect him of having marfans. We had a visit with a cardiologist who performed an echocardiogram and found nothing wrong. He also told him not to go to the marfan's clinic. He is still having chest pains and is now unable to finish his track season. Could the echo miss something? -49973,What causes red spots on chest and pain in heart?,"Hello,Your father seems to have an infection related to the angioplasty procedure. Infection are a known complication of every intervention (including angioplasty). For this reason, antibiotic therapy may be needed, based on the lab test results (complete blood count, PCR, ESR, blood bacterial culture, a urine analysis, a urine bacterial culture). In such cases, a longer hospitalization period may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ilir Sharka ",My father of 74 yrs had an angioplasty on friday last and since has been in the ICu. For the last 2 days his potassium was high but now it is normal. since some time he is running a fever of 102 degree F. What seem to bee the complocations here????? Most sites say that a patient usually should be able to go home within 24 hrs of angioplasty procedure. -254881,What should I take to prevent pregnancy after an unprotected sex?,Hi dear thanks for writing to health care magic..please clear that I pill doesn't come with 100% success it has 5-7% failure rate also so be careful also delay in periods is one of its side effects so I advise once your periods get delayed by 10 days get the urinary pregnancy test done and blood HCG level to rule out pregnancy..and then you can consult gynaecologist for hormonal imbalance which is delaying the periods..so hope this will help youthanks and regardsDr.Sohil Takodara ,hi i have taken ipill within 72 hours. and my last period happened on 16th June. i did intercourse with my bf on 28th june early morning and had taken ipill on 29th evenin around 5pm. and today is 23rd july but still i have not got my period. is it anything to worry? -97310,What is the cause of the lumps?,"Hi! thanks for writing to us! Well, formation of pus indicates kind of recent infection and necrosis of tissue; therefore, if were your family physician and had you consulted me for the recurrent pus formation in the armpit area, I would just think of a few possibilities like:1. a ruptured and infected epidermal cyst 2. tuberculous infection3. hidradenitis suppurativa-like infection of skin adnexae4. inflamed fibrocystic disease in ectopic mammary tissue as in females!Therefore you need some microbiological/cytopathological testing for confirmation and thereafter the line of treatment could easily be decided by your surgeon!Please revert back to us if necessary.wishing you early recovery! ","I have been getting small lumps that sometimes have puss in them, on my armpit. They are very painful and keep reoccurring. I have taken anti-biotics and that only solves the problem for a small amount of time as they eventually come back. They seem to be getting more painful and frequent. What shall i do" -122144,What could cause fullness of calyx & mild pain in the abdomen?,"Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.You have given the diagnosis - abdominal tuberculosis.The distension could be due to ascites (fluid in the abdomen). Individuals with tuberculosis will have fever, loss of appetite and loss of weight.You can get an ultrasound done to confirm the presence of ascites. If it is confirmed, the ascitic fluid analysis may be done to confirm the diagnosis of tuberculosis.I hope that answers your question.Regards,Dr.R.K ","i am a nursing student in Bhutan, i have patient whose complain is swelling of abdomen, fever,and loss of appetite. now i am a trouble to form a nursing diagnosis, would help in forming it. patient is 12 years of age and diagnosed as abdominal tuberculosis." -95318,"What could lumps on leg,shin & thigh suggest?","Hi,Good Evening.Thanks for the query to HCM.I studied it in depth and I understood your health concerns.-Causes -for lumps on the shoulder blades-with swelling and aches-1- Mostly it appears to be -Sebaceous cysts ?furuncles-a boil?2-Surgeons consultation would fix the diagnosis -who would treat it by Excision Biopsy.2-a-Relation with the sweat boils-is true and is due to spread of infection or fresh infection of the sweat glands.3-Dont get scared and uneasy,but be cautious and act fast.Hope this would help you a lot to relieve you.Wish you fast recovery-and healthy life.Wellcome to HCM with more queries till you are satisfied.Have a Good Day...!!Dr.SAVASKAR M.N.M.S.GENL-CVTS,Super specialist and Senior Consultant-and Expert in Non-Curable-Disease therapy for Cancer,Asthma,etc,Rejuvenation therapy and Tissue failure -reversal therapies. ",I noticed I have two lumps on my shoulder blades. One on the left up closer to my neck. The other a little lower and on the right side. They are under the skin and immobile. It almost feels like its apart of the muscle. They are not in the skin at all. Sometimes they swell and ache a little and then go back down. I was thinking lymph nodes at first but some people say there isn't any in that area. The only other thing going on that I think could ge the cause is: I just moved to Florida and its hot so I sweat a lot. Lately I have been getting boils in my armpits. So I don't know if that would have anything to do with it. Help?!?! -239930,What is the treatment for anxiety and depression?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Well its not the combination. Sertraline can causes such numbness and hence if your depression is well under control then sertraline can be better changed to venlafaxine or mirtazapine etc.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ",Hi ivebeen taking 150mg sertaline 200mg bupropion 25 trazadone for about 4 years now and sometimes I wonder if it just make things worse. I feel emotionless alot . I can t tell if its the meds are me. Can the mews I m on make me go numb from my emotions? I don t know what s worse feeling numb or crying all the time. -160988,What cause sharp pain on the right side extending down to the hip?,"Yes it seems that small sensory nerves would be damaged but they could be due to your initial problem that led to ankle fusion, your diabetes status needs to be evaluated and other causes of peripheral neuritis needs to be ruled out. You need x ray and blood investigations to rule out infection. ","hi I had ankle fusion 1 month ago . since then it feels like someone drop a hot coal on my foot and like its a sever burn now yesterday the incision started feeling this way. I figure it nevre damage, or them healing pain meds don t help. is this normal and how long does it last" -63336,Suggest treatment for acne vulgaris,"Hi, i do care for your concern.Initially having a tetanus shot, and rabies vaccine following a dog bite is more effective and records show excellent result, so need not worry.It is advisable to follow the dog up to ten days following the bite, so as to observe any rabid changes in dog.If nothing happens, need not worry your child is absolutely safe.Follow the vaccination schedule correctly.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. ","Hi, my 5 year old daughter has been bitten by a dog and has now received a Tetanus and Rabies vaccine. The dog's records is not up to date and my daughter has to go for more injections after this. What can we expect after she has had these injections and is there any cause for worry?" -118934,Suggest treatment for stomach pain,"Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. You have undergone 2 surgeries- one for gall bladder removal and another for umbilical hernia repair. The burning sensation and the red area below the belly button is suggestive there is a nerve entrapment in the hematoma or a stitch or a developing scar. The redness can be due to hematoma below or a mild infection. I would advise in such a case the following:Aspirate the area, see the color, consistence of the fluid, if clear or amber color this is just a seroma and needs no active treatment If pus like, send the material for culture and sensitivity Start on the antibiotics. and be under observation of a Doctor , do not worry, this will be fine soon. ",I had my gallbladder out last month and an umbilical hernia repaired. I did do some strenuos ab excersise this week but the soreness went away and now I have a ripping sensation right under my belly button and there is a red area that keeps appearing under my belly button about 2 inches straight down. I am also having diarehha now about 30 minutes every time I eat something. I am still able to function and I ran 3 miles today so I am thinking nothing serious but my belly just looks puffy and weird. -139709,Suggest treatment for degenerative disc disease,Hernia will have to be reduced by surgery and closure of opening that isletting bowel or its sac to protrude through. Since you have waited one year you may wait for finances and get it done as early as possible to avoid complications like strangulation and pain.For backpain wear a spinal brace during daytime and do back strengthening exercises under physiotherapist.Switch over to excedrin twice a day or sos. ,"My name is mark and have had back pain now for 20 years. Got hurt on the job and the co. never took responsibility for it. Take some parifon forty and naperson then go back to work. Every body thought I was faking, because I kept working. Any way fast foreward till now, forced into retirement 2012 oct. Have found a doc. that got rid of the pain,methadone, been on it since late 1997. Will be on it for the rest of my life. Now I have a hernia in my scrodem, had it for over a year. My dr. told me to take care of it He diagnosed it a over a year ago. Last april or may went to the hospital ST. Mary's in reno,Nv. and told dr. I have a hernia to please fix it. He came back to tell me I have a hernia and that I have to get it fixed. I'm afraid to go to hospital again with no ins. just to be told what I have and another bill telling me something I already know. But I didn't know was you want a credit card just to tell me I have a hernia and back pain thanks" -257351,Have implanon. Is feeling pregnant a side effect of it?,"Hi, you can get it, But the success rates shall be less than 20%. Seeing a gynecologist could be helpful. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo. ","Can I use Sprintec 28 day birth control as Emergency contraceptive pills? I had unprotected sex four days ago and I ordered Ella online, and it NEVER showed up. I m freaking out now because I m broke and I can t tell my boyfriend to give me a ride somewhere for contraceptive pills cause he doesn t realize I haven t been taking my sprintec at all for weeks. (I couldn t get a refill until like four days after when I was supposed to start the new pack, so I have to wait for my next period to restart..) Would plan B even work at this point anyway..? Ella can be taken up to five days after intercourse, but it never showed up, and I doubt I could get it at cvs or something.. If I can, please let me know!" -196581,Suggest diet plan for typhoid,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ","Dear Sir, my sister s son is 10 months old. When he born after 1 month he has brown patch on his leg..Then this patch spread on whole one of leg.and now spreading . We showed this case to his regular doctor. He said no problem...Should we go for skin specialist .? if yes suggest us child skin specialist nr thane." -226906,Are prostrate problems related with erectile dysfunction and low semen flow?,"Hello,As you had a history of trauma to the testis, so most probably that may be the cause. Other causes of a burning sensation during urination are:-1) Urinary tract infection.2) Bladder stone.3) Cystitis.4) Injury or trauma.5) Renal or bladder infection.You can take tablet Oflox Oz, syrup cital, tablet flavoxate after consultation. Do ultrasound abdomen and pelvis. Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly follow with detailed history or consult with a surgeon.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I was kicked in the testicles a week ago by my son (by accident) with heavy shoes on. It’s been uncomfortable since, burning during urination (no blood) and there are no abnormalities when giving a self-exam of the testicles (no lumps/rough patches) but the “tube” or piece at the end of the testicle (sorry not sure what that’s called) is slightly sore to the touch. No pain in bladder or back or anything." -57494,Suggest treatments for angina and high blood pressure,"Hi and thank you for asking!I read your query and understood your concerns.Tachycardia and palpitations are a common findings in menopausal women. However, other causes should be excluded first including:- Anemia- Cardiac issues (cardiac failure)This is why i would like to suggest to do the following examinations:- Blood work- Ecg- Cardiac echoIf they are normal then your symptoms are definitely related to menopause.Hope this will be of help!Wish you health!Dr. Shehu ","I awake in the morning with what I presume are palpitations, where it feels like my heart is beating very hard-not sure that it is racing however. I sleep quite well and don't perceive myself to be stressed. My blood pressure and heart rate after moderate exercise are normal. More often I have been told my BP is on the low side.I am a healthy active 60 year old female, but of course concerned as my maternal grandparents were felled by stroke.I wondered if this may have to do with menopause" -90140,"Pain in the ribs, headache and vomiting. Gall bladder removed. Is it normal after surgery?","Hi and welcome to HCM.It would be easier if you ve posted the exact liver enzymes findings.Its elevation is common found in many disorders must most usually is alcoholic, viral, autoimmune or toxic liver damage. The most common liver disorders is fatty liver which can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar and alcohol of course. If ultrasound didnt find anything and viral markers are negative then you have no reason to be concerned. YOu should treat it by changing dietary and lifestyle habits. Do exercise, avoid alcohol, smoking, fats, fast food and carbonated drinks. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. LiV 52 is helpful but only if associated with these measures I ve mentionedWish you good health. ","Hello Doctor As per health check up report attached, My sgpt and sgot are high. I am taking LiV 52 tablets since last 3 months on and off(1 tab , 3 times a week). Please let me know if all ok. I dont drink regularly but just once or twice per week have beer. Diet is low in carb and fat. Always do morning walk for 20 mins. Regards Varun" -23983,What is causing the tightness and irritation in my lower legs?,"Hello. I have understood your concern about the pain in the lower leg, semimembranosus. See, semimembranosus is the muscle of lateral hamstring. If you feel pain exactly at the tendon of it, our treatment will be different, like ultrasound therapy. As you mentioned you are a runner, according to me, your hamstring and calf may be shortened or tight. So, I suggest you go for physiotherapy treatment where you can be treated with ultrasound therapy of semimembranosus muscle tendon and simultaneously mild stretching of lower leg muscles, that is, calf muscle and all the hamstrings which would prevent recurrent pain. For more information consult a physiotherapist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/physiotherapist ","Hello doctor,I have chronic pain at the semimembranosus insertion points in both legs. I have had this for nearly 18 months. I am a runner who over-pronates. More recently I have had tightness and hyper irritation in my lower legs - shins, and calves. I have had a lumbar MRI for a bulging disc which showed a very slight disc bulge at L4-L5 on the left side but no impingement on the nerve. So, considered negative for pain in my legs. My question is, could the semimembranosus insertion point be affecting the tibial nerve and causing the tightness and irritation in my lower legs? This does not respond to stretching which often makes it worse." -29036,My father has a constant pain in head after eye surgery. Please give your expert advice.,Hello. For further information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hi doctor, My father, who is 53 years old, is suffering from diabetic retinopathy and has undergone vitreoretinal surgery. After the surgery, his eye (right) responded well. But now, there is a constant pain in his head. The doctors said that there is some pressure in the eye, which increases and results in pain in his head. Please give your expert advice on this issue and the best-suited medication. Thank you." -196592,Does milk product cause bowel problems in children?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I feel that it could be a dermoid cyst. If the lump is not bothering her and is not increasing in size drastically and very fast I don't think you should worry about it. But, if it increases in size fast then you need to see a pediatric surgeon for biopsy and histopathological diagnosis.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ",my baby had a small lump behind her left ear from 3 month. shown it to her doc at the time and she said it nothing to worry . Only show if it increses in size. Now my kid is 15 months old. Now i have notice the lump has grown to the size of a small pea. It is moving and not paining. Should i worry ??? -50986,What causes tiredness post pacemaker implantation?,"Hi, I understand your concern. I think you might be having a lung infection. I advise to consult with your physician and run chest X-ray to determine the right diagnosis. For the moment, I can only advise to take anti-histaminic (e.g. loratadine) until you see your doctor. However, I still think you should go to clinic immediately. If cannot manage, then, go to ER to check your problems with difficulty in breathing. Wish fast recovery. ",I work in a building that is seventeen years old five days ago a major waterline broke and flooded the whole north side of the building. The ceiling came down on three floors. So I had to walk through dripping water and flooded floors. About three days ago my chest feels heavy and i have shortness of breath when I talk. My job requires a lot of walking that does not bother me. Is it possible that I might have breathed in mold and if so what should I do. -63585,"Suggest remedy for viral infection causing diarrhea, fatigue and dehydration",HiThank you for asking HCM.I have gone through your query. In case of such severe allergic reaction you and your daughter both need a short course of steroids. Initially steroid and anti histamine shots also will be needed. It will gradually decrease the severity and completely resolve within 5 days. If there is any discomfort like breathing problem or throat swelling then approach ER.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.Thanks. ,"What s the best products to use on poison ivy? Ive used calamine lotion, Benadryl, oatmeal baths, and rubbed bleach on the rashes. The bumps are spreading. My daughter is also going threw the same thing, hers is scattered threw out her body. She was put on steroids to help it, since it spread to her face and neck in just 24 hours. (I did not put bleach on my daughter skin,just mine. Her skin is very sensitive.)" -88524,Detected with hepatitis A. SGPT increased to 634. Should be worried ?,"Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.This can be due to Acid peptic Disease.I advise you to get an endoscopy done and to see for any ulcers.Also, take a combination of Pantoprazole and domperidone once day.This is my best for you based on available details.If you have any further query, please ask me. ","Hi. I am currently having a dull stabbing pain on my left side under my rib cage. Also I am regurgitating a bright green colored substance. What could this be? Should I be worries? Also, I had my gallbladder taken out 15 years ago." -234602,What is the thick cord near scrotum after inguinal hernia surgery?,"Hello and ,the fore skin and the surrounding structures can get injured during aggressive violent sexual activity.As you have mentioned that your penis got injured and bled during sexual activity, you will have to wait till it completely heals.Refrain from sexual activity or any other activity which will put direct strain on the penis.Allow sufficient time for the injury to heal.Look for any evidence of hematoma formation on the external genitalia.If the problem is very troublesome, consult your doctor preferably a surgeon.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ","hi i was with my girlfriend and she was on top of me grinding on me and then i felt a sharp shooting pain from the back of my penis, i realised there was blood everywhere i pulled my foreskin back and it looked like it had torn at the back :/ im to scared to pull if all the way back as it stings a bit :/ is this normal and will it get better by itself and how long or should i see a doctor which i'm not too keen on." -4761,I have multiple small nodules in both the lungs. What should I do?,Hello. For further information consult a pulmonologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/pulmonologist ,"Hi doctor, I underwent a comprehensive health checkup recently and it revealed multiple small nodules in both my lungs from the high resolution CT scan. Presently, I have sporadic recurring breathlessness during late evenings. Now, I am taking osteopenia medication, calcium and calcinase nasal spray. The CT scan report is attached for your reference. Please advise the next course of action." -49373,Is a cardiac angiogram displaying diastolic dysfunction normal post heart attack?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that fluid around heart is definitely a concern and should be managed on time to prevent serious heart event. It’s recommended for you to consult again a Cardiologist for further evaluation and treatment. Hopefully this information will answer your query query. Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap ,Hi thanks for looking at my question I am 57-year-old male with heart issues in August 2016 and went to the ER because I was unable to breathe turned out I had about 1 3/4 L of fluid around my heart The fluid was blood or had blood in it I m unsure about that fact but my heart doctor was and is very concerned and referred me to a cancer doctor the cancer doctor and family doctor don t really seem to be concerned at all Do I need to be concerned about this and push for more answers or is it just something that happens and doesn t necessarily mean that its serious thanks Brad -159428,Suggest treatment for bursitis of the heel,"Sir can you please tell your age, If you are and old age person your symptoms are pointing towards hip arthritis, If I were your treating doctor I would examine your hip range of motion and any local tenderness and then decide plan of management. ","I have been having pain in my left groin area. I am fine when I walk, but if I lift my leg to go up the stairs, sit down in a chair or bend down to put on my shoe it hurts. I have been taking 2 ibuprofen 200 mg 3 times a day for the past two days.Thanks for your help!" -131312,Will the intake of salmetarol and fluticasone lead to obesity?,HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Although unlikely but yes allergy can develop like this and can cause problem. Body develops antibodies against the egg and when you take it then allergic reaction occur. As you have chronic allergy problem so i would recommend you following things:> Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days.> Take montelukast one daily for one month. Research has shown that it decreases the allergic symptoms considerably.I would also suggest you to under go allergy testing at allergy clinic as you have chronic allergy problem. The results will help an allergist to prescribe you immunotherapy and it will improve the problem.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. ,"Hi, I used to be able to have as many as 4-5 eggs during the course of the day. But starting last year, every time I would have even a single full egg, I'd get a stomach upset with loose motion. After some experimentation, I realized that I may be allergic to the egg yolk. Can such an allergy develop suddenly, and is there any way to work around it? Thank you!" -1529,I have a phobia of vomiting. What can be done to prevent vomiting due to general anesthesia?,"Hi, General anaesthesia has known post aesthesia effects of nausea ,retching, vomiting etc. Also these may be due to direct effect of surgery and pain. You seem to be very sensitive and anxious to it. But usually it is seen that with each subsequent episode of administration of general anaesthesia these effects tend to decrease in severity. So if last time you had vomiting postanaesthesia this time it will be less severe in terms of no. Of episodes etc. This will reduce your discomfort. Also if you may have prexisting GERD or gastroduodenal ulcer , gastritis. These may also cause nausea vomiting postoperative. So I would advice discuss issues with your anaesthesiologist and surgeon. Nausea, vomiting can be taken care of by medicines like proton pump inhibitors, H2antihistaminics, antiemetics which will be give by your physician in recommended doses. Some pre-op anxiolytic medicines on night before surgery will help you reduce anxiety. Take a light non oily meal on day before surgery so that stomach stays relatively acid free. ","Hello, I am a 50 year old female who would like to have a breast reduction. However, I am high risk for vomiting from the anesthesia. I have a phobia of vomiting. I am a non smoker. I've had general anesthesia once before and I vomited several times. I am so scared that I have rescefuled the surger 3 times. Is there anything else that can be used instead of general anesthesia? What can be done to prevent the vomiting? Thank you" -216059,Will remnant roots after tooth extraction cause any complications?,"Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the tightness in the gum sometimes occur with gum infection (gingivitis or periodontitis). consult your oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and maintain oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice daily. rinse your mouth soon after eating anything. you can use mouth washes. desensitising tooth paste will not reduce the tightness in the gums. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ","Good evening,I am really concerned about my gums which are holding my right side of the upper teeth.I feel tension in there when I'm Running or walking quickly. It doesn't hurt unless I do some quick move. It doesn't wiggle but when I feel the tension it feels like 3 teeth will fell out.I have tried tooth paste for sensitive teeth but no changes appeared. It is been a week. Will it go away or what could be the reason?" -195399,What causes patches of skin in arm pits in autistic kids?,"Hello and welcome to healthcare magicThe condition described by your question most probably is post viral myalgia.Its quite common and self limiting condition though scary.In this condition muscles ache after a viral fever and are painful to touch.Give your Child a good bedrest,painkillers and alot of fluids to drink like soup juices coffee.Hot fomentaion will also help ease the pain.The condition will pass on its own.Thank you for using healthcare magic.Good luck. ","My son 5 year old son has been sick for the past month. First two sinus infections treated with antibiotics then two rounds of strep throat and an ear infection treated with antibiotics. Now he is complaining that his legs (specifically his shin bones) hurt when he puts pressure on them. He will not walk (except for on his tiptoes). He can not stand flat footed as this causes too much pain. Any ideas as to what is going on? I have given him Motrin, tried rubbing his legs, warm bath and ice." -104092,What causes chest pains with headaches and mental confusion?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Best treatment of bronchitis is inhaled treatment.Since you are not taking inhaled treatment, you are not improving completely and still having cough. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve in cough with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Coughing causes musculoskeletal pain due to strain on ribs and intercostal muscles. So you can take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Doc. Said i had broncitis but its been almost 2 months and i took all my meds and still have a cough and a metal taste in my mouth that wont go away also chest is hurting feels like mussle spasims what else could it be? Im 32 years old 5'4"" about 225lbs" -83719,Suggest treatment for gallstones,"Hello,No, it is not a dangerous condition. Kindly investigate with serum total cholesterol, serum triglycerides, SGOT, SGPT. For fatty liver lifestyle change needed in the form of a low-fat diet, more exercise like swimming or brisk walking, reduce weight, saturated fat should be taken less. Refined food is taken very less. Udiliv can be prescribed for that. Provide the above reports and if cholesterol high needs to get controlled. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami ","mild hepatomegaly with grade 2 fatty infiltration? what is that , is it anything serious why I got this? I have 1 year baby and still I am giving my feeding to her. is it anything impact her because of this problem?please let me know I am little bit scared?" -221906,What is the cause of swollen bumps under the tongue and on the throat in one having burning mouth syndrome ?,"Hi , Firstly good to know that you know about the name of the papilla. You have not provided any pain/itching history in relation to the blister & duration of the blister being there. If it is painful then give fresh fruits & juices so as to give vitamins & minerals as no treatment is needed. If it is painful, then please consult some nearby dentist. Also, the pimple you mentioned is just enlargement/hypertrophy of the papilla,no need to worry. Just take good care of her. With Regards, Dr. Himanshu Govil Gurgaon ",4 year old daughter has a pimple on the side of her tongue (foliate papillae). Also a blister looking one in the centre of her tongue. What can it be and what do I do -103681,Suggest remedy for water in the lungs,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should definitely rule out heart diseases first because chest pains, shortness of breath on minimal exertion and arm pain are commonly seen with heart diseases. So take him to hospital and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).He may need antihypertensive and other cardiac supportive drugs. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...MY HUSBAND 26 IS SUFFERING PAIN IN THE CHEST AREA AND HIS ARMS ARE HURTING NOT A STABBINING OR TINGLING MORE LIKE REALLY HEAVY ARMS AND ACHEING CONSTANTLY THAT IT ALMOST BRING HIM TO TEARS ITS LIKE HE CANT BREATH ALL THE WAY IN AND IF HE MOVES TO MUCH HE IS VERY SHORT OF BREATH CAN YOU HELP?" -76170,What is the treatment for sperm motility and size ?,"Hi Selvasasi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. Semi Brom is Prescribed for Hormonal Imbalance and Menstrual irregularities, don't worry about the side effects and just take it as directed by your Doctor and go for regular follow up. This tablet will make your Periods regular and will help you conceive as ovulation happens. To increase the chances of conception have alternate day unprotected sex between the 10th and 20th day of your cycle. If you are overweight, exercise regularly and eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Avoid stress and maintain a healthy weight. The usual side effects of semi-Brom include, Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, nasal congestion. Don't panic as they may or may not occur. Go for regular follow up. Wish you Good Health, Take Care. ","I am 26 years old. Married one year before trying for pregnancy. I have irregular periods. On consulting a doctor, I was informed to take semibrom tablet. What is the usage of using this tablet. Is the tablet having side effects ?" -227226,Suggest methods to increase sperm count,"hiii.stones in kidney cause loin pain.just take analgesics like t.paracetomol tds for 5 days.if some swelling occurs,then kindly consult your urologist.acute epididymoorchitis is a condition in which pain,swelling, infection occurs in testis. ","Hello Doctor, This is Tushar and age 27 M. I get pain in my left testicle for past 2 days. The pain on first day was for twice. And next day morning it was twice and after evening it was constant. Please suggest me what to do?. I also had Hectus Hernia in past. Is all these connected? or do I have stones in kidney?" -39059,Best dermatalogist in mumbai,"hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum best dermatologist in mumbai is dr s s trasi 488/123 miranda building ,d l vaidya road ,dadar west . she is very experience and expert dermatologist . I hope I have answered your question ",Best dermatalogist in mumbai for pimples and scars with pores treatment ? -61574,"Suggest treatment for sore throat,headache and difficulty in digestion","hi madam, welcome to HCG, i understand ur problem, its just a viral fever, follow the treatment, dolo650 thrice a day after food, extracef plus 200 tab twice a day after food, xyzal m once a day after dinner.. follow this treatment for 5 days... hope u satisfy with my answer, thank u ","My husband who is 28yrs, last month he got cold and later it got converted to fever, we went for a blood test for Dengu, blood counts etc, Plattles count was 130000 so doc said nothing to worry its a Viral fever n gave medicines for the same. nw again he got cold n nw he is suffering from fever suggest as to what to do n whom to consult at KR Hospital" -153814,Does toe injury lead to swelling and rashes?,"Hello, You might be having an inflamed bursa, impinged tendon or early osteoarthritis. Try stretching your arm behind your back as if you are trying to touch the other scapula , if it works well without pain then it impinges tendon, otherwise you may need an X-ray on the shoulder. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Ayman Darrag, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","I have been having shoulder pains for three months now. A month ago i just noticed a popping/clicking sound whenever i rotate my arm. I do a lot of overhead lifting and i have used ice,aleve, and myoflex for the pain and nothing has worked. It seems serious. What should i do?" -37175,"Trying to conceive. Husband takes morphine for pain, I'm hypothyroid. Any side effects of morphine ?","Hi Sharon, Thanks for posting your query. You have had a healthy baby earlier. I do not think it is very difficult for you to conceive again. Continue your treatment for Hypothyroidism as it is very important for you to become pregnant. Morphine per say does not cause infertility. It may cause a decrease in the sex drive. Please repeat his semen analysis. Hope this helps. All the best. ",My husband takes morphine for pain and we are. Trying for a second baby our first took 3 years and 1 miscarriage and we have been trying 3 and a half years so far. We had tests done and got all clear other then I have hypothyroidism which is being treated I m wondering what my husband can take ordo to counteract the effects of the morphine -44017,Can losartan cause hives on large areas of my body?,I would recommend you to apply benzoyl peroxide 2.5 percent gel on the bumps twice daily and a depigmenting cream containing kojic acid on the dark spots.For itching take antihistaminic like tablet chlorpheniramine maleate once daily. ,"Last winter I developed an itchy rash on my lower back. I treated it with hydrocortozone (.5%). The itching is gone but I am left with a large dark blotch which isn't going away even after using Neostrata lightening cream. This winter I have that same rash on upper arm and it has spread to my back. It looks like a cluster of small dry pimples moving onto my back in straight line. When I scratch it, it leaves dark blotches that just won't go away." -13088,Please explain the exact diagnosis of my condition.,"Hi. BPD and bipolar disorder have similar symptoms. Cyclothymia is its minor form. Persons with BPD are said to be on the borderline between neurosis and psychosis, persons with bipolar disorder experience episodes of extreme mood swings ranging from depression to mania. Asperger syndrome is disorder of autism spectrum. PTSD is posttraumatic stress disorder. Depression like features after significant trauma. As you mentioned, your problem and medication (attachment removed to protect patient identity) along with your history seems that you are having severe depression with psychotic symptoms or bipolar disorder. Tell me your problem in detail, so I would be able to provide you a definite diagnosis. ","Hi doctor, Is diagnosis important? I have been diagnosed by many therapists and each one has had a different diagnosis. One doctor says it might be BPD and other says it might be a bipolar disorder or Asperger syndrome or cyclothymia. Why is it so? I am starting to feel like I am wasting my time trying to get diagnosed correctly." -113517,Suggest treatment for breathing difficulty and low BP,Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you should first rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes as you are smoker.So please get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause.Get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. If all of the above are normal than it is mostly due to depression only. Anxiety can be associated with depression and cause this kind of symptom. Panic attacks can be the cause.So try to avoid stress. Consult your psychiatrist and get dond counselling sessions. ,Im going through depresion right now but dont seem to shake the feeling of uneasiness in the upper chest. I do smoke about 6 cig s a day and trying to quit. Breathing does not seem to be a problem even though i suffer from panic attacks once in a while. I try to do breathing excercise to calm myself down. I concerned shoul i be about this slight tighness in the upper chest? -140379,What causes lower back pain with fever?,Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you may be having muscle spasms in neck. It may be related to sleeping in wrong position. Its treatment is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovery. Second possibility is cervical disc prolapse. It can be confirmed by MRI of cervical spine. Its treatment is analgesic such as ibuprofen. Rest to neck and Mecobalamine is helpful. Keep the neck in as comfortable position as it can be kept. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. ,Night before last I felt 'normal' - yesterday morning I awoke w/ a sharp pain in the back left side of my neck going down into my shoulder - increases much worse if I tilt in the other direction to far obviously - feel the same today; not any better. The pain is pretty strong if I move the wrong way; cause small waves of nausea. Could this amount of pain just be from one night's bad sleeping position or should I see someone? -56930,What is the treatment for burning sensation in shoulders and back with high BP?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Your symptoms seem to be related to loss of smell. This is a common complication of flue infection, caused by the dysfunction of smell receptor cells.The lack of taste, may be related to the smell dysfunction (smelling plays a big role in the taste of food). Another diagnosis to consider would be chronic sinus infection. A sinus X ray study would help to exclude that. This may be just a temporary dysfunction. I would recommend you to consult with a neurologist for a careful physical exam. Some vitamins would be helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Iliri ",Nearly four months ago I developed a bad dose of flu. Since then I have not been able to smell or taste anything. I cannot take decongestant tablets because I have hypertension. Could this be permanent or is there still a low grade infection present which might benefit from antibiotics -82149,"Dull, prolonged right abdominal pain. Blood test showed elevated liver enzymes, urinalysis with calcium oxalate crystals. Related?",Hello Thanks for your query.Based on the Ultrasound report that you have submitted it appears that your son has got Bilateral Renal Parenchymal Disease.called as Chronic Renal Failure This fact is substantiated by his increase serum Creatinine level which is 7.8 mg/dl and serum urea of 82 mg/dl.Please consult some Nephrologist for proper evaluation and further management. as he needs to under go Dialysis.to reduce his Creatinine and Urea levels. ,"My son Rahul , age: 21years, height:6ft 2inches , weight: 80 kg is reported # Right kidney appears small in size (71.2x32 mm), Crotical thickness is reduced. Ecotexture appears increased. Corticomedullary differentiation is effaced. Pelivicalyceal system is compact on right side. # Left kidney appears small in size (52.9x32.8mm), Crotical thickness is reduced. Ecotexture appears increased. Corticomedullary differentiation is effaced. Pelivicalyceal system is compact on left side. # Biochemistry Serum Creatinine 7.8 mg/dl Serum Urea 82 mg/dl # Other systems like liver, CBD, Gall Bladder, Pancreas ,Spleen, Urinary Bladder and Prostate are reported NORMAL." -211743,Are antibiotics and steroid pills advisable for a cyst caused due to an abscessed tooth?,"Hello,You have symptoms of blisters and swollen lower lips after using teeth whitening gel which is mainly because of allergic reaction and chemical burn due to ingredients of these agents. I would suggest you maintain hydration level by drinking plenty of water. Apply petroleum jelly on lips to prevent them from drying. Drink plenty of water. Apply olive and coconut oils or essential oils on your lips to improve your symptoms. If symptoms keep on persisting visit oral physician once and get it examined and start treatment as per diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I used teeth whitening gel and before putting the trays in mouth overnight as dentist suggested, he also gave me KOR desensitizer, I've had blisters and a swollen lower lip which is painful, appears to be getting worse. Dentist told me to use sensodyne toothpaste, get it foamy then put trays over it, made it worse. I am on a ship at sea and don't know whether the gel leaked out or the desensitizer caused it. I just want to do something to get rid of the blisters, reduce the swelling, it's too painful to eat or drink or brush teeth. Can you help?" -103027,suggest remedy for pain due to inflammation on phrenic nerve during pregnancy,Hello It is mostly a ccongenital defect. Usually the cardio surgeon wait if it will be closed by itself with the development of the baby.If not than surgery os indicated. Regards Dr.Jolanda ,hi.. i have a concerned about the situation of my niece. she got a ecg result. and its a antero septal wall defect. i really want to know how can she got this kind of problem? and what we are going to do with this. is this a serious problem it is a operational? please i need some advice we dont have money. -12300,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -114364,Is it safe to give colimex for 10 weeks baby?,"Hello,most of the symptoms you're having can be attributed to the respiratory tract infection. The burning sensation between your ribs cannot be attributed to the antibiotic. An infection may sometimes cause a burning sensation in various parts of the respiratory tract but you should be examined by your doctor to make sure that your lungs are disease-free. I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.Kind Regards,Dr Panagiotis Zografakis,Internal Medicine Specialist ",I am taking co-amoxiclav for sinus infection. I have terrible one sided sore throat also and can t seem to get out of bed. I m just sleeping all the time. Also I am getting a burning sensation like between my ribs so don t know if tablets are disagreeing with me. I m on day 4 of 7 of tablets. -235072,"Early ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, want to increase penis size. Is there any surgical method available?","DearWe understand your concernsI went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. Masturbation is not sin. It is a normal activity to relieve sexual urge. Even animals do masturbation. Young teen age people masturbate twice or thrice daily. You came under that category. Such people reduce the frequency when they realise that they have better things to spent their energy, like education, sports or career. You are yet to find one. I can assure you, in due course, you will also find one. For the time being, don't be anxious about the practice. If you can stop, STOP. If you cannot, don't be anxious and enjoy.You might need psychotherapy and other cognitive behavioral therapies. I can help you through telephone. Please do contact me through customer care of www.healthcaremagic.com for a telephonic consultation session. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi Dr. Chakravarthy I m 18 years old now. And started masturbation when I was about 15-16, and since the I ve had this problem of over masturbation when I m alone. When ever I go to school( I lived in the boarding school) I did it for a few times because I didn t have all that space to do them. But when I graduated from school and started saying at home frequently, I started a masturbation section like no other. So a day came I was masturbating, and I did it for three round and I suddenly found out that my penis shut-down, I was terrified at first. But later the penis can to a stage that I cannot have strong erection , my sexual sensation lowed and many more. Normally, in the morning I do have strong erection but now they are not strong and I don t now what to do. I just feel like killing myself. Please help me out!!!!!!" -241517,Could you please prescribe a medicine for ADD as I have a hard time sticking to things?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.You have not mentioned which medicines he is on. There are many good antipsychotics available and he should improve with good medicines such as olanzapine or risperidone or aripiprazole etc. If he is a resistant schizophrenia then clozapine can benefit him a lot. Further his appetite can be improved with cyproheptadine. Do discuss these issues with his psychiatrist. Also if he is so emaciated then consider get him admitted in a psychiatry unit until his physical status improves. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ","I have a brother who is a diagnosed Schizophrenic and is now an anorexic he is 64 years old and also has Chrons disease, I am not sure how to help him as he is becoming increasingly bad tempered and difficult even though I try hard to help him in all ways,Regards from His Big sister" -174215,What does my MRI suggest?,"Hello!Welcome on HCM!I carefully read your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to an infection. I can not determine if it is encephalitis, because your symptoms are not really typical of such disorder. Anyway, considering your medical condition, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests ( a brain CT scan, complete blood count, chest X Ray study, ESR, PCR). Further tests may be needed to determine the cause. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","i think i have encephalitis. some symptoms i have are severe headache with no change after 1000 mg tylenol 3x a day, low grade fever, agitation, lymph pain, neck pain and malaise im wondering if i should wait for my appointment with a doctor at my clinic or go into the emergency room?" -61861,Can i use compression machine while treating an open wound?,thanks for posting your query to HCM.Dont be worried as your doctor is thinking in right direction .Probably it is allergic as rashes with itching are common manifestation of allergy . you need to do avoidence of contact with allergen . you can take antihistaminics : Loraidine 10 mg once a day orally under your clinician guidence to releive complaint .thanks . ,"Hi, I have small blue dots/ bumps around my chest/ stomach and arms. A doctor believes that it was due to my allergies with pesticides. But he s not sure. Now I am getting worried because they are becoming bigger and they are starting to itch, but it s occuring gradually." -211728,What does tenderness in the gums indicate?,"Hello,It looks that you are suffering from a condition known as Trismus and it is the cause for difficulty in opening mouth.It can occur due to infection and abscess formation and can also be due to muscle spasms.You should continue taking antibiotics and muscle relaxant and also try to gently open the mouth as much as you can.Let the infection get reduced as it will help in reducing swelling and then the mouth opening will also get improved.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora ","I am being treated by my dentist for an abscess and have been on antibiotics. I was scheduled for a root canal today, but I am not able to open my mouth due to swelling and tightness in my jaw. He indicated that there are times even though the abscess is being treated with antibiotics, the infection can settle into the jaw muscle and cause it to tighten up and that is likely causing the problem. He prescribed a muscle relaxer to see if that will loosen up the jaw muscle. I have been taking OTC pain relievers to help with the swelling and pain but wondered if you could tell me if there is a name for this condition and if there is anything else I can do to help myself or help speed up the healing process? The root canal has been put on hold for a week in the hopes by then I will be able to open my mouth/jaw enough to do the procedure. Thank you for your time." -236446,Can sleeplessness and hallucination be side effects of medications for bacterial infection?,"Hi,I have gone through the question and seems you are suffering from multiple ailments. You may require a thorough physical and systemic examination which is performed best by a good physician. I would suggest you may please consult with a doctor having postgraduate degree in internal medicine.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Gupta ","I am a 51 year old female. History, have a heart murmur, Microvalve regurgitation, irregular heart beats, history of anxiety and depression. Currently take atenonol (Heart palpitations), Premarin, Xanax (Anxiety), Vytorin (not sure why), Naphazadone (depression) and Clonazepan (Anxiety). I have had my tonsils and adenoids removed, two hernia surgeries, a total abdomen history, broken wrist and those are my surgeries. The last two months, I have been experiencing irregular heart beats, like my heart is out of rhythym and won t beat right. All my joints are hurting, it s heart to get out of bed, my knees are hard to bend, my back is aching and I m stumbling around and dropping things, plus I m saying the wrong thing, like instead of a red sock, I ll say sock red. I m not sure what is going on. My family doctor just retired, I need to go to the doctor, what type of doctor would you recommend, and also do you have any ideas on what I could be experiencing. I appreciate any advise. Thank you!" -156514,What is the lump on my shin?,"Hi, In view of your complaints, it appears to be a sprain in calf /ankle. It is advisable to consult orthopaedic surgeon who might need X-ray also. Neglecting these injuries is not good. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I was kicked just below my calf in soccer on Wednesday. It s been really sore, stairs are painful, and the bruise showed up on the outside of my ankle. I played again tonight, Sunday, and now it really hurts just keeping my leg straight. Would I need to see a doctor about this?" -234052,What causes bright red blood on wiping?,"Thank you for your question.Masturbation is a regular physiologic process. It do not have any adverse effects. It do not cause any impotency in your future. You can do it as many times as you like. There is no bad effects like premature graying of hair, thinning of legs, or thinning of face.Urge to masturbate is controlled by hormones, which is a common activity occur in all the people of your age. Try to reduce your stress by some other methods like yoga or daily exercises or playing sports. ","Hello Doctor, I am a guy of 28 years, I am single. I am masturbating since i was 18 years. But that time I was masturbating just once in a month but since last 6 months I am masturbating almost daily. Actually, I am in lot of Stress since past 1 year & I also feel an urge to masturbate. I want to ask that whether Excessive Masturbation will make me Impotent in coming future? I am Virgin till now. Also tell me some ways to get rid of masturbation. Also tell me, does excessive masturbation cause thin legs, premature graying of hairs, thin face? Thank You." -139391,How can hip pain caused by an accident be treated?,Dear patient If you are having disc prolapse and have to travel lot train is best option. If you can manage to reduce travel it's also good option. Also proper treatment of disc prolapse is also must. Avoid weight lifting and forward bending. Start short wave diathermy for your back. Do physiotherapy in form of back strengthening and back extension excersise. If this doesn't benefit you epidural steroid injection can also be given. You should visit expert spine surgeon nearby you and get yourself examined and treated completely. All the best. ,".hi, i am 23 yrs old guy. i recently found out that i have disc slip in L4-L5 and the pain is bit on higher side though i ride my bike and i travel around 8 km avrg every day. so thought to buy a car so that i ll hav back support while riding , but some say its not good to ride car with back pain and some say it is good what should i do, go for a car or just reduce the travel and opt a bus. Thank you." -88748,"What does constant bloating, gas, distended stomach, lump on colon indicate?","Hello!Thank you for the query.Pain below the rib cage on the right or middle of abdomen usually indicates gallstones. Especially if it radiate to the back. Nausea and vomiting can be present. The pain is usually triggered by fatty foods, spicy foods or alcohol.If the pain is more in the middle and does not radiate to the back, peptic ulcer is the most probable.I suggest you to have abdominal ultrasound at first. If no gallstones will be present, gastroscopy should be next.In a meanwhile please avoid fatty foods, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, chocolate, fruit juices.Hope this will help.Regards. ",I am experiencing pain below my right rib. I hd been to my family doctor who askd me to do a chk fr jaundice n d reports came as I was on d border line. Doc gave me liveril n macpod tab n it ws fine. Nw tht I stopped those tablets d same pain seems to hve arised. Kindly suggest what cld be d cause or a possibilty? -93629,Suggest treatment for lump behind head after hitting,its called cervical lympadinitis .. due to cronic infection .. you aneed to get evaluated .. first get an fnac done.. its an aspirating with a fine needle .. once diagnosis is established with that .. can start treatment accordingly ,"Since I was 15 I have suffered with chronic fatigue. I am now 39. Sometimes it is worse than others. Have had ultra sound on thyroid gland as well as test to see if thyroid was functioning properly. They say there is no problems with my thyroid. I have small lumps in my neck at the base of my throat & the sides of my neck which dr s have said are on my glands but no cause & they aren t concerned as they havent grown in the past 10 years. I have tried herbal things with no luck. I feel tired constantly no matter how good I sleep, eat, etc. It can be sometimes 6 months or a couple years when I get hit with really bad fatigue. When its like that I fall asleep if I sit down for more than 5 minutes & have no energy. I have had rapid weight loss (30 lbs in a week). I have also had rapid weight gain when this happens. I am 5ft 6 in tall & 145 lbs when things are normal. Within a week I can drop to 110 lbs or can go up to 180 lbs. I am not depressed. I am healthy & active. Just want an idea of what is causing me to feel so tired all the time." -102833,What causes chest tightness and shortness of breath?,Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This issue most likely seems to be due to underlying stress or anxiety with least possibility of some neuronal compression at brachial plexus level .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further doubts .Regards . ,"Hi, My upper left body feels numb. It goes all the way from the heart/cheast area out to my finger tips. Almost feels like it's asleep. It does not hurt. I have heart diseases in my family but I am only 28 years old. What could it be? Just worried that it's something with my heart. Have had it for about 20 hours ny now." -25534,There is no urine build up during the day. Is there anything to worry?,"Hello. Relax and do not worry. Your problem is not big. I have seen all the reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is perfectly fine. Regarding urinary complaints, it looks like the side effect of Clonazepam and Sertraline tablets. These tablets cause decreased urine production and hence your symptoms. I suggest you maintain a bladder diary for three days. Also, drink water up to three liters a day. I suggest taking tablet Dytor (Torasemide) 10 mg at bedtime. This will improve your symptoms. For more information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ","Hello doctor, I have urination problem from six months. There is no urine build up during the day. But while taking bed rest in the day, I have started to urinate more frequently. There was no problem in the morning. I got a checkup done. The ultrasound, urine test, and blood test were normal. Now, I have no urine in the morning. A very small quantity of deep yellow colored (very concentrated) urine with no pressure in the morning. After two hours of taking tea and water, I urinate frequently. There is normal urination during the day. I am under deep stress and anxiety. Sometimes, I feel puffiness on my face and sometimes mild swelling on my legs after sitting for a long time in one place. There is no swelling in the legs while moving. I am sending my latest report. Please suggest me is there anything to worry. I am on Alfuzosin, Clonazepam, Alprax, and Sertraline." -190684,Cancer detected again after surgery and radiation. Best treatment?,"Hi, Welcome to HCM. I am Dr. Das. first of all you did not tell us why you went to doctor. Because in many condition mesenteric lymph nodes are identifiable including cancer but not only in cancer. So my advice is dont get tensed. if you have any symptoms related with cancer it must raised suspicion for your doctor. ",A few prominent mesenteric lymph nodes are noted of questionable significance. My doctor raised her brows but didn t do any futher testing. I am worried because when I try to google it lot of people are associating lymph nodes with cancer . Can that be a cancer Could you please tell me if I need any further tests to be done and what should be that? -25410,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -211549,Does severe toothache cause weakness in the arm?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It looks like there is tooth abscess formation that is the cause of tooth ache and swelling on cheek and due to infection only there is fever and chills.Taking antibiotics can give you only temporary relief and the best way to proceed is to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and an x ray of the tooth should be done.The tooth has to be treated so that the infection is completely resolved. You can be advised root canal treatment of the tooth if the tooth can be saved and along with it a script of antibiotics and painkillers will also be advised. But of tooth cannot be saved then removal of tooth under antibiotic cover can be done.Do not take antibiotics on your own and better consult an Oral Physician/ Dentist. For now do cool compresses over the cheek. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I have a broken tooth and was in alot of pain with fever and chills .last night . I woke up with my ride side of my face swollen i took 2 amoxicillin 500 mg and 2 advil is there anything else I should do Hi, can I answer your health question? Please type your question here..." -143962,"Have chronic back pain. Had MRI scan done, have a nerve touching the discs. On dhydrocodiene medication. What to do?","You must visit an ER for severe pain. Try taking ibuprofen 400mg and methacarbamol 750 mg also twice daily after meals. this muscle relaxant can remove stiffness in back.Avoid sitting on floor, or forward bending or lifting of weights and do hot fomentation of back and rest on hard bed and use Relaxyl ointment to affected area. most likely you have disc prolapse for which you may need an MRI of spine. ",I have no idea what has happened but I cannot stand up straight and if I try I get to a certain point and it sends shooting pains round my lower back that are so powerful if feels like Iv got an ache in my bowels as well. I have taken ibuprofen and tried to stretch out flat on the floor which resulted in me having to get someone to help me back up. I cannot get an appointment at my doctors today as they are full but I need help as I am in agony just sitting. When I walk I'm having to walk slowly and bent slightly forward as this is the least painful way to move around however walking like this is making the top of my back ache and my legs wobble. Please help -50950,Is a right bundle branch block a serious condition?,"Hi There After going through your query I understand your concern.I would like to tell you that coughing up blood is serious medical condition that can be because serious infection of lung or heart disease. And in your case, you might be on blood thinners like warf or acitrome and severity of coughing blood increases.It's advisable for you to go to your primary doctor or see a cardiologist for further evaluation and treatment in a proper way.Hopefully this has answered your query.Kind Regards Dr Navneet Mahajan ",I have MS and congestive heart failure---ive been coughing up blood for over a month--I drink a lot of cranberry juice so I was hoping this was it until today I coughed up too much for me 2 ignore any guesses? also which doctor would I go too I have several specialist or my primary care doctor? -185452,How to stabilize the pancreas level which is 132?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of any stage 4 cancer depends on site and type of cancer. Despite of treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. So there is no problem in not taking chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Morphine based drugs are useful in terminal stage of cancer. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","My husband has stage 4 cancer Dr s gave him 6 month s to a year he has swollen feet and they are red and very cold from the knees down,is having trouble with urien can t tell when he goes all the time he wants no Kemo,or any radiation just wants to be kept pain free with pain pills what do I have to look forward to I take care of him at home. thank you Mrs Floyd Ohmit" -34546,Could mycobacterium tuberculosis of the uterus be preventing pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,Mycobacterium tuberculosis of the uterus indicates that you are having tuberculosis (TB) of the uterus. It destroys the uterine lining (endometrium) and thus hinders the conception. Along with uterine affection, usually the tubes also get infected which create anatomical and functional block in the tubes leading to infertility. Genital tuberculosis can be definitely treated completely, though it is a prolonged treatment of about 6-9 months. However, it destroys the function of the genital tract. Hence, even though genital tuberculosis is cured completely, pregnancy after that is a very rare possibility. You may think of adoption of a baby. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ",i am27 years old with a perfectly healthy life style. i have been married for the last 2.5 years we have not been able to conceive for the last one year. i have been diagnosed with Mycobacterium tuberculosis of the uterus. what is this about and what are the chances of having a normal pregnancy after its cure .. is this 100 curable ?? -171128,What causes aches from base of skull to head?,"Hello, First of all, there are two scenarios, the first he had an epileptic focus when he was a child and he takes medication to work in the night shift, resulting in activation of the old epileptic focus. The second, he had not an epileptic focus, but he takes a large dose of a drug to enable him to work in the night shift. If the first scenario were correct, he should stop the drug immediately and do an MRI T2-weighted Brain, besides an EEG, then he should go to a neurologist for follow up. moreover, he should inform his employer to avoid the night shifts. If the second scenario were correct, he should stop this drug immediately and use the natural method which can enable him to do night shifts such as: to take a nap in the afternoon, to drink one cup of coffee at 8 O"" clock PM. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist ","Hello Sir,My bother is 28 yrs of age & is working in an MNC..his job is of rotational shifts. the main prob he is facing is after his sleep, he will have effects of convulsions & his entire body shakes where there is no control on it. this prob is being faced from 6 yrs. there is no time limit - i.e it differs from each time he has the effect. how can this be cured?" -74973,"Report shows sperm count as 102, motility during 1st hour rapid progressive at 10%. Symptoms of infertility?","Hi, Cramps can be due to many reasons. It can be due to urinary infection, constipation OR uterine cramps. If its not uterine cramp it has nothing to do with success of IVF(getting pregnant). Just continue the medicines prescribed to you till the date (26th November). Final result will be out only on 26th Nov. Wish you good luck. ",Hello Drs. I had an icsi treatment last nov 11 and now im having very light bleeding ( once this morning and a few Brown discarriages today and yesterday)but my cramp is very painful. So i lay down to ease the pain but my concern is i have to take the pregnancy test on the 26 of nov. Can any one please tell me what is this cramp all about? And do i have à chance of getting pregnant? What should i do ? Thank u so much. YYYY@YYYY -67229,How HIV or hepatitis is transmitted?,"Hello welcome to the HCMBrief..This is less likely that it is malariaDetailed answer...since signs and symptoms of malaria are swinging high grade fever, there is periodicity of fever, low haemoglobin , headache , malaise and some time haematuria.Still if you want to clear the doubt you can get blood malarial parasite checked 3 times at least to confirm the result.Hopefully my answer is helpfull,Regards, Dr.Maheshwari ",Hi I returned from Ghana on 26 th march having taken malarone to prevent malaria. I had diarrhoea for a week after returning and was treated with cipro which resolved it. I now have flu like symptoms which started last Tuesday lasted two days and have now returned on Sunday till present. Do I have malaria -4015,What causes cloudy urine even after UTI treatment?,"Hello. I have gone through your queries. You had recurrent documented UTI with history of hematuria. As you are 72 now, and you had hematuria, you must undergo clinical examination and few investigations. You should contact your local urologist. He will examine you clinically. Will do a digital rectal examination to look for prostate size, consistancy, presence of any suspicious nodule, etc. You need a few investigations also. USG KUBP and PVR, urinalysis, urine CS, uroflowmetry, serum PSA, urine for malignant cells for 3 days, last but not the least, you need one CPE (Cystoscopy) to look for any urinary bladder pathology. Hence you please do not be late to attend office of your local urologist. UTI may be the manifestation of other pathology. When you find UTI in male person you have to find out the cause. In your case prostate pathology may be the cause. ","Hello doctor, I had a bad bout of UTI (Male 72) which started around last month, and I started antibiotics a week later (by that time there was very heavy blood in the urine and was getting severe chills). I took the antibiotics for 9 days. Everything cleared up, and then I traveled, and upon my arrival here had cloudy and slow urine with some sensation in the urethra. No other symptoms. Do not feel I have a fever, I am feeling reasonably lively and reasonable appetite. This latest bout of cloudy slightly smelly urine has been going on now for 5 days. It seems to be unchanged. A urine test shows high leucolytes, pH around 7+Glucose negative to normal, Nitrite positive, Protein, Bilrubin, Urobiinogen and blood Ery/ul seem fine. Maybe miniscule amount of blood." -161995,Suggest treatment for pain in rib cage,In my opinion you should do hip x ray to check for hip osteoarthritiship pain show on the side and front of hip as a painfull pointGood Luck ,I have s sharp pain in a muscle in my outer thigh. It feels like a bruise but I know that I havn t bumped or hurt it. I ts not painful when I exercise but I can feel it when I stand up. I am not aware of doing anything that has damaged it. despite pain medication and heat it is getting worse. 2-3 days now. -255789,How long after sex can pills be taken to prevent pregnancy?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern if she has birth control device implanted and having some functional problem like depression mood swing then this is not because of the birth control device the psychological condition is different and nothing to take with birth control device, anxiety and depression need to be treated with antidepressant medicine, take care and have nice day. ","Hello, I need some questions answered please, my Ex girlfriend recently got a Birth Control Implant (Implanon and Nexplanon), and is depressed as it is, now suddenly after getting it she cant feel for me or anyone else, would this be the likely cause of this?" -159062,Can I go for knee replacement at the age of 46?,"Hello againAs per your symptoms there is possibility of gastritis.I will advise to start antacids [proton pump inhibitors like] rabeprazole 20 mg twice a day.Sucralfate will protect gastric mucosa and will give protective covering.Gases formation can be reduced by eating easily digestible food, stop non veg, drink plenty of water.Ultrasound abdomen and gastric endoscopy will help in diagnosis.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ",Î ve been having these vibration-like sensations for about a month now. Located at lower left quadrant of abdomen. Very disturbing ! I can feel this whether I m lying in bed TRYING to sleep or sitting. It seems to be located mostly at the groin area. I need to know what is going on. Thank you -23473,Can a purple blotch on the nose mean that I have Kaposi's sarcoma?,"Hello. The test kits used these days to diagnose HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are highly sensitive and specific and gives accurate results. Your negative HIV test results at six and then at 10 months of exposure are accurate. I am quite sure you are HIV negative. Kaposi sarcoma which you are referring to is a very late manifestation of HIV and is seen in patients with advanced immunosuppression and also usually found in homosexual HIV-infected individuals. You are HIV negative. If the lesion persists on the nose, kindly show it to a dermatologist or an ENT specialist for a correct diagnosis. Hope your query is answered, but please do not hesitate to ask or call anytime for any further query. For more information consult an HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist ","Hello doctor,I had protected sex with a sex worker last year. After sex, I forgot to clean my scrotum and did not realize until 30 minutes later. I had a negative OraQuick at six months and a negative rapid blood test at 10 months, but I read that false negatives can happen. I do not remember having any ARS symptoms but my nose is slightly purple as of now. When I squeeze it, it turns white which means it cannot be Kaposi's sarcoma right? I am worried that the results may have been false negative and I cannot function." -239379,How to improve concentration in studies?,"Hi,I went through your query and can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. You seem to be suffering from anxiety disorder which is leading to your symptoms. The symptoms increasing in crowded places could be due to phobia and there might be other situations as well where your anxiety increases.I would suggest that you should consult a psychiatrist fr complete evaluation for your symptoms and initiating treatment accordingly. You will respond well to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like paroxetine. Short term course of benzodiazepines like clonazepam might be added in the initial period to combat anxiety.I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. ","sir, I am 25 yrs old. for the past 8 to 9 years, i have shivering problem on my head and neck like old people. i couldn't stand steadily without shivering. i have mental pressure about my problem. if any crowd around me, my shivering increases. I could not reduce my fear also. i couldn't understand the reason of my problem. and also how to solve my problems." -107487,Is costochondritis curable?,"Hi welcome to health care magic...According to your history you have chest pain on moving and on touching ...you dont have cough or any other respi symptoms...So suggesting most likely musculoskeletal pain....Take ibuprofen for 4 to 5 days...Sleep posture proper....Avoid strenous work...Rest done ....Hot compress can be applied over chest...Although no respi symptoms present, if in 2 or 3 days your condition not improved then chest x ray done for rule out respi causes like bronchitis...Take care...If congestion occurs with cough then consultation to doctor necessary..Dr.Parth ","I have had a sore throat since yesterday, no fever. This afternoon I started with some pain around my right lung. It hurts to breath in and touch. I do not have a cough and I am not congested. It hurts to move around and it is going up my right shoulder blade." -49318,What causes a sudden elevation in the heart rate in an elderly person?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that pletal is basically quinolone derivative which helps with caludication symptoms. After taking plavix the possibilities of decreased symptoms and that is why your doctor asked you to stop this medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,yes i am 59 have had two heart attacks and am on plavix and was put on pletal after my blood clotted when i had a cath to open my right leg up. every time i get a cath done i clot. i was told by my cardiologist he wanted me off the pletal that he didnt like the drug and it would only help my to walk another 10 foot and i didnt need it. why did he say that. i am also on metoprolol. -21797,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -201800,What causes breathing problems with flu and sore throat?,"Hi, this is clearly vaginal infection. In my opinion you should give metronidazole for 7 days and doxycycline for 1 day, however for precise dosage exact weight of child should be there. Take care. ",My 9year old daughter has been having vaginal odor smell. She is also having pussy like discharge. I've taken her to pediatrician and she is unsure what it is. She has not been molested that we know of and of course they tested her for STD and it was negative. She keeps askin if she stuck somethng inside of her and she always states no. She is very embarrased about it. It leaves foul odor smell on her shorts or pants in the crouch area. -162024,What could cause a sudden loss of motor function in legs & arms?,"If i understand correctly you are reffering to a pain behind hip joint assuming it is hip pain hip joint pain comes as a spot pain in front or at the side of hip joint you are refering to what we call sacroiliac joint disfunction , start walking in place for 5 min pain will improve even go away completely this is normal after being pain free you are regaining normal alignment , do daily jogging exercise multiple times a day you will be fineGood Luck ",Hello. I had a microdisectomy 8.5 weeks ago. L4/5 and L1/S1. Very tight in buttock area and tightness in left hamstring. The terrible pain before the surgery is gone. My hips have been hurting very much when sleeping. I have to flip from side to side every hour in order to sleep. The pain is not only in the hip I am laying on but the other one also. Any thoughts? -178251,What causes cyst on brain and is this dangerous?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I would say that the stroke is the medical emergency and this is to be treated in intensive care unit nowadays with the early diagnosis and treatment satisfactory result comes out, for the little weakness physiotherapy is the best option, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day. ",My elder brother had strock 1997 & left were paralised. after that some improvementwas happened but 6 days back allon a suddent his left side felt tottalyweak & cannot lift or stand. Atall.pl. advice me for his recovery. He has B P. 158 & 88 & taking telma 40. His year 70 & no sugar or other problem -115484,Could sinus problems and weight gain be due loette pill and venifaxine?,"Hi,It is suggestive of citalopram discontinuation syndrome. Based on the history, you seem to have developed the symptoms due to the sudden discontinuation of the anti-depressant medication, citalopram. If you stop taking citalopram suddenly, it can cause 'discontinuation syndrome' characterized by anxiety, vertigo, dystonias (torticollis), tremors, fatigue and irritability. Therefore if you wish to stop taking citalopram, its dose should be gradually reduced over several weeks without any withdrawal symptoms.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","I have had a twitching eye for five days and have just been diagnosed with torticollis, not hereditary though. I have also just stopped taking citalopram 10mg and I am now taking half s tablet every few days, hoping to stop completely soon. Is any of this Linked?" -246271,What causes randomly occurring sharp pain in body?,"Hi,Without an exam, I can only give general information, Let's start with atypical angina would be heaviness in the bottom part of the head. That is pretty common! Typical in the textbooks is heaviness or dull pain in the neck with exercise with shortness of breath. That would be a serious symptom that could imply the risk of a heart attack in the immediate future. Pain in the legs, however, is pretty much never heart. and overall poor exercise ability would cause all of this. So, the treatment is more exercise BUT, there would have to be an evaluation and likely a stress test before it would be safe to recommend. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ",I am suffering from pain in the legs and sometimes in hands. When I start walking I get heaviness in the head. I have done my MRI brain Scan plain which is normal. My protein is high 1.8. I have done my rheumatic arthritis test which is normal my b12 is around 1052. My doctor has suggested evion tab -169171,Suggest treatment for severe leg and thigh pain,"Hi,Thanks for your query.From your symptoms, it seems that you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. It happens due to inflammation of the plantar fascia.It hurts the most with the first few steps in the morning because the plantar fascia is tight and has not stretched out yet, and throughout the day it loosens up. The best thing you can do is when you wake up in the morning, before getting out of bed and taking a step, give yourself a little foot rub.There are many things you can try to help your foot get better:Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your feet hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces.Use shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole.Do toe stretches, calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",I have Pain in lower part of the feet when I walk it pains a lot. I bought cushion shoes and sandals but still walking is painful and uncomfortable. Also knees gets very still after sitting and it become difficult to stand after sitting. I am 60 years old. -244018,Mental stress. Feeling that someone will kill parents. What must I do?,"hi... currently your son is having both depressive and anxiety symptoms.. his depressive symptoms are secondary to his anxiety symptoms. if initially the cause of anxiety is that you are unable to treat the patient as a medical doctor, if you are having job as a MD-PSM in govt. then i think you are free after 5 or 6 pm, so you can improve your clinical skill to join any good senior physician during evening hrs and by doing this you can improve your clinical skill within 5-6 month so no need for preparation of any exam like DNB.... and preparing for DNB or other exam is not a better option at the age of 38, as even after doing DNB you have waiting period in private practice one good aspect of non clinical side is that you are free after 5pm, you can spend your extra time in other creative activities..... and before any thought about DNB, one advise is to visit few freshly pass out clinical doctors, also to ask them about their working hrs, no of patients they are treating, about their practicing style, about their satisfaction, about their earning.... to reduce anxiety- do routine well, handle day to day issue as much as possible from your side, not blem yourself for everytime give time to your self to think about carrier decision, what should be possible currently take opinion of senior of both clinical and non clinical side. ","Dear Doctor, Date:15 11 2012 My son is a medical doctor specialized in Social and Preventive medicine MD(SPM) He is frustrated as he says he cannot treat patients and being called as a doctor. Now he wants to appear for competitive entrance exam and do MD or DNB in clinical subject. But moment he opens his medical books he feels that all diseases are with him or his family memebres. He says he is not able to concentrate on studies. He always feels depressed and prefers loneliness If some stranger comes home he will avoid them .may be he subconsciously feels some one will notice him as a doctor . but cannot treat patients .He suffers from inferiority complex He is very good at Public Health and even can write original research papers in his subject. It appears when in 1st year MD ( SPM ) a professor introduced the subject saying that the students who choose Public Health are near to suicide in medical career . He is now 38 years old , highly intelligent and hard working . He complains of panic attacks if hears any loud noise or some thing wrong in health to his family members., or any phone call comes to him when is on work . He is introvert and does not share his worries with any one . He feels he is over burdened by his parents health matters and he has to handle all the responsibilities of aging parents and he cannot treat them . May I seek your guidance to make my son shine in medical field.Does he need a short course of psychiatric medication to make him regain confidence and interest in life., concentrate in studies again. regards SKKChalla EMAIL ID : YYYY@YYYY" -55095,What are the side effects of taking Statins for high cholesterol levels?,"Hey,Heart attack with cardinogenic shock is a life threatening condition, especially at age 90 it is detrimental.Considering management of the condition include managing heart failure first with diuretics and ventilation if required with drugs which increase BP( inotropes). Their is a device IABP(Intra Aortic Balloon Pump) which increase the coronary flow and cardiac output. After this patient is taken for coronary angiography followed by revascularization. But despite all this a lot of patients die during and after treatment. So the doctors must have tried their best before the result. Wishing you good healthThanksDr Sameer, Cardiologist ",My mother was 90 years old . We were not aware she had CHF . We thought the subtle issues we were seeing were due to age . One morning she awoke and had difficulty breathing . Her breathing ebbed and flowed for a few days ..Finally she agreed to see a Dr. He did make a house call and said he had belived she had CHF would be back in the morning to do blood work..that she was fine Over night she became worse ...and we called the parametics ..to take her to the hospital . She struggled with the parametic and hospital personel . She was not comfortable and fearful . They would not let me intervene to calm her down . She suffered a massive heart attack and cardio-genic shock . She died . I am having a hard time resolvingh this issue personally . Can you give me some direction . I don't know much about this disorder and wonder if this were handled differently would it have made a difference -131470,Suggest treatment for breathing problems,"HiWelcome to healthcare magic.The symptoms you described are definitely of food allergy, this time to an egg. It generally takes minutes to few hours to get symptoms of an allergy. You have taken an antihistamine drug which might not help you that much. I would advise you to reach a nearest doctor and check your present status properly and get treated. I would also ask you to do an allergy profile test, to know what other food or things you are allergic to and be aware in future.Hope my advice helped. Have a good life. ","Hi, I was wondering how long after consumption of a food you are allergic to does it take for you to have a reaction? I had some egg by accident an hour or so ago, and I feel my throat getting tighter, I took two reactine but I was wondering if it will go away with this?" -4495,What is the possibility for developing a blood clot without hormonal or other risk factors?,"Hi. I can understand your concern. Before I can answer your question, you mentioned that you are taking prenatal vitamins. Just curious if you are pregnant or plan to do so? Do you have previous unplanned or accidental abortions? Please let me know. ","Hello doctor, I was wondering if I need to be concerned, or what is the probability if any, would I have at developing a blood clot if I have no blood clotting genetic issues (factor v, etc), not on any hormones (was on birth control pills for 12 years but been off for almost four years), no recent surgery, do not and have never smoked. I am just going to be moving 12 hours away and someone I know developed a blood clot in their leg after a 12 hours drive and did not have any risk factors (smoking, hormones, etc) to their knowledge. I got a little nervous about this possibility because I had a friend who died of a PE. Also, should I take Aspirin before the trip and wear compression socks or would that help? I am a 31-year-old female who only takes prenatal vitamins, Vitamin B12 1000 mcg chewable, Citalopram 10 mg, and occasional Excedrin as needed. Thanks." -156290,How to cure the lump on the wrist caused by a fall?,"Hello, can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","i experienced what seemed to be cramps in both legs ,could not move or bend my legs,now i have what appears to be lumps above my knees and when i stand upright my legs feel weak,and the lump is hard ,getting bigger and seems to be moving up. Should i consult a gp" -187777,"Hypochondriac, freckles on arms, sun spots on knee","Dear,Possibly because of the advancement of the disease he may have reduced immunity and because of that he is catching the infections. Passing the blood and mucus suggests bladder infection. Doing routine blood test gives the clue if he is really suffering from infection or if the blood constituents like platelets have come down which also causes bleeding problem.Dr. J Ticku ","My stepfather has stage4 bile duct cancer spread to pancreas, liver, stomach lining and the blood stream he had some routine blood work done which came back as urine blood 1+ and urine mucus trace could this mean the cancer as now spread to his bladder" -131084,Suggest treatment for delayed allergic reaction and swollen abdomen,"Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having skin allergy moat probably. Better to get done CBC ( Complete Blood Count ) and if eosinophil is raised than probably its allergy only.Allergy is induced by any substance. It is patient specific.The best treatment for allergy is identification of allergen and if possible complete avoidance of it. Allergen can be Dust, pollens, animal fur, clothes, chemical, bed sheets etc.So try to identify it.At present start antihistamine and anti allergic drugs with steroid cream for local application. Consult dermatologist and discuss all these. ",i have been getting bites lately. Bites are sometimes on my finger sometime on my lower back on top of the spine and sometimes on my shoulder. I looked over for a bedbug but i did not see a sing.where ever is getting bite is swelling peas size and red. beside this bites i have a crawling feeling on my skin what it can be? -97418,Could a raised lump on interior side of leg in groin area be a cyst?,"Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painful biceps lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:1. a bursa or an infected sebaceous cyst or a parasitic cyst 2. a lipoma or benign fatty tumor like neurofibroma3. The last possibility is of some fluid collection/synovitis or could be some lymph node/abscess !     Overall, it is benign or inflammatory and not to worry about this but , considering your age and history, you could go for FNAC test for confirmation before consulting a surgeon in your area!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ","Hi, I m 64 years old. I have a lump on my left biceps. It s been there for 3 years, ony painful to touch, I also get pain however with mostly reaching backwards, in a underarm motion. I have had 3 corticosteroid injections, MRI showed only degeneration in the shoulder joint, a thickness tear in the supraspintus and sub scapularis muscle however i have a lump on the biceps and that is giving me grief not in the areas were the scans say i have a problem. what is that lump?" -116955,What can cause severe pain on the right side of the stomach along with fever and chills?,"Hi, Noted your history of having pain in right lower abdomen and weakness in legs that lasted for 10 minutes.The commonest causes can be related to the following:Appendicitis Right ovarian and tubal problems.Colitis.Enteritis.These things can occur due to bacterial or viral infections.Hence I would advise you the following in such a situation:Consult a Doctor for an actual examination as this gives a lot of information on clinical basis.To be supported by investigations of blood, urine and stool.Ultrasonography of abdomen to be confirmed by CT scan of abdomen.Any problems with intestine cause electrolyte imbalance and thus gives weakness as you have had.Take plenty of fluids.Electrolyte solution may help with weakness.A course of an antibiotic and supportive medications may be needed as per the final findings. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant, General Surgeon ",I ve had what I thought was the flu but along with those symptoms I ve had a burning type pain in my right ovary area then today I had a shaky trembling all over the body. My legs were really wobbly and weak all of a sudden. That lasted at least 10 min. -169388,Suggest treatment for bruised leg after an injury,"Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, its clear from what you say that your knee had a blood collection following injury, but this blood collection is a sign of internal damage, and what you need now is to get yourself an MRI of the knee joint and see it internally and find out the cause of hematoma. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. ","Sir, my knee injured since 1 month , i show to doctor , doctor suggest to me you need aspiration.after aspiration swelling is reduce and pain also but not completed .i was taken two medicine Emanzen-D, rantac after aspiration.now at time he is suggest gfmplze NICE, RANTAC. these are write medicine for me..plz doctor help me these knee problem denger for me..plz also suggest what am i do.kindly request to u.." -127430,Odor smell from belly button,Tips for diarrhoea ,I get my stomach loose after every 5-6 days from the past 10-15 years but sometimes its ok for even 20 days but there is a problem in intestines. I got my colnoscopy test which is normal and shows H-pylori positive. I dont know where is the real problem . My weight is constant 53 kgs at the age of 33 and its same from the past five years. due to motions I am not able to put on weight.Pleasse help -241715,What do i do about niece hating me?,"Hi,Sertraline as well as other SSRIs (Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitors) may increase the risk of bleeding events, although this side effect is very uncommon. The chances of bleeding increase in case of elderly, women and concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and other anticoagulants. SSRIs decrease serotonin in platelets which impair their ability to agglutinate and hence increase the chances of bleeding.I would advise you to report this immediately to your doctor. If I had been you doctor, I would have advised a complete coagulation profile to find out any causes of bleeding.In case the bruising persists, I would prefer to change to some other antidepressant (preferably not an SSRI).Hope you get well soon. Best Wishes ",I have been prescribed 100 mgs of Sertraline for depression and anxiety symptoms.I have been taking the tablets since October 2013 and am now noticing that I seem to be bruising very easily.Is there any relationship between the medication and the bruising? -176538,Suggest treatment for neurocysticercosis,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.It appears that there might be a condition involving the nervous system in your body. The above symptoms like tingling are associated with conditions of nerves affected in various regions. This can be due to an acute cause or due to chronic problems like neuropathy associated with diabetes or auto immune disorders. History of any other medical conditions and medications that you are taking is important. Vitamin deficiency states can also appear as non specific symptoms as described by you. Please consult a neurologist and get a complete neurological examination done. Investigations like MRI scan brain and spinal cord might also be required for you. Treatment is after confirming diagnosis. Please do not worry. ","I have been having tingling in my hands, feet and face/head. I experienced the same thing about 5 days ago. I have recently been exposed to Hand Foot and Mouth (one son and my husband got it). I do not feel sick or have any blisters. Could I be coming down with it or is this tingling likely unrelated and I should explore potential vitamin deficiencies or other problems?" -27690,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -24167,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -124816,"Constant stomach bloating and pain due to Intestinal contractions. Taking probiotics, vegan diet. Suggestions?","Hello, thanks for the query to H.C.M. Pain right quadrant and bimeridian tests have confirmed that liver and kidney are not functioning well. Right side is the part in the body where liver lies. Once again get in blood examination for liver function test ( serum bilirubin direct,indirect, total, SGOT, SGPT, Amylase , enzyme functions). Please get in Ultra Sound whole abdomen with emphasis over LIVER & KIDNEYS ( BOTH). Sometimes when an abscess is there in the liver that too in first phase it is very difficult to visualize this into U/S. Only physical examination by a doctor will confirm and also physical examination will reveal any pathology in LIVER. Good luck for speedy recovery. Dr. HET ","Hi. I have had extreem right upper quadrant for 3 months now. All my blood, urine, Ct scans are normal. I have no gallbladder and my appendix is normal. The pain is intollerable most of the time. No one seems to know what to do. I do not drink alcohol as well. I have had a couple Biomeridian tests that show my kidney and liver are not functioning correclty..the pain is still strong." -137545,Can I take Gabapentin and Fentanyl for back pain?,"Hello, The pain on one side of the back can be postural in nature. Standing for long periods and lack of adequate exercise can cause such a pain. Oral muscle relaxants and regular exercises can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I have been having left side pain on the middle of my side but it can be in my back, chest and even my lower right side at times. No other symptoms at all. I had hernia repair with mesh 1 year ago. THe pain is tolerable just annoying. Should I be concerned?" -242530,"PTSD, suicidal, hallucination. Tried buspar and seroquel. Should I try mood stabilizers?","DearWe understand your concernsI went through your description. I suggest you not to worry too much. If you are a typical OCD client, then you should have been advised about OCD fully. It is mandatory. The stress goes with OCD and it is easily overcome.As long as your memory is concerned, it is not failing. It actually is over whelmed. You are preoccupied with obsessional thoughts which fails your memory. OCD clients should learn how to tackle this, how to think away from obsessive thoughts. You might need OCD therapy and other behavioral therapies. I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological help through healthcaremagic. Contact me through customer care, www.healthcaremagic.com.Hope this clears your some doubts. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi I am on 300mg of Effexor for ocd, and I am always exhausted and very vacant. My memory is hopeless, I can give a shop assistant my card and then stress straight away wondering what I have done with it. I know I have to be on medication because I really struggle otherwise but was wondering if I can decrease my dosage or try another medication. Thank you. Wendy" -218958,What is the cause and treatment for tooth ache?,"Thanks for sharing your concern with Healthcaremagic..!Please note, based on your detailed explanation. We can understand that you are suffering with multiple teeth damage. Which may require a pool of treatment, which includes Root Canal Treatment for treating exposed nerve endings ad also patients who are on Anti-Epileptic drugs also suffer from poor periodontal health, which would require scaling and root planing. Please consult your dentist immediately, who can plan the step wise treatment plan for you. I have handled many cases similar to your condition the only difference is while treating patients with seizures require more controlled treatment approach.regardsDr Raju ","Maybe....I have a lot of health issues. I take a lot of medications for migraines, kidneys disorder, 4 herniated discs, complex partial seizures, major depressive disorder, severe anxiety disorder with panic attacks, and various gastritis issues .My teeth : 4 from the front on the top right side, an d 5th & 6th upper teeth from the from are completely disintegrating. It is extremely painful because nerve ending are exposed and food gets trapped. I think it could be a combination of all the medication and my gastric condition which causes me the throw up bile on a regular bases could be the cause. It hurt tremendously to brush my teeth, I spit out a lot of blood, and usually little shards of teeth. Do I call my dentist or to I need an oral surgeon. I am just in pain. Please advise...." -4124,Will mixture of Trisodium phosphate and baking soda with water help in regeneration of teeth?,"Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate you for such an interesting question on dental health. Talking about the two chemical components separately. Baking soda is found to be a great alternative in whitening the teeth as it has mild abrasive quality. It is also found that baking soda has seven on the RDA scale (radioactive dentin abrasion) compared to the regular toothpastes which ranges 200-300. Just a sprinkle of it on the toothpaste in your regular brushing helps in whitening the teeth. But this is not proved on the papers by research. Coming to Trisodium phosphate, it is one of the ingredients present in less percentage in the toothpastes which is chemically basic and removes stains. But it is a commercial agent used as degreaser and stain remover otherwise. The problem using these chemicals in dental cleaning is that you will not be sure how much percentage of the active chemical components you expose on the tooth surfaces in the DIY (do it yourself) project. These might see effective but lack of studies and research making it unsuitable for daily usage. No standardization, therefore not used as commonly as a toothpaste. Also, continuous and prolonged exposure of these on the teeth might end up in roughness of the enamel and a hence weaker teeth. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, A guy on youtube has videos of how he regenerated his teeth by mixing Trisodium phosphate with baking soda and water. He says he spits out mixture and not to swallow. Is this even possible or safe especially since dental work is so expensive?" -31365,After how long can one conceive after removing implant?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.First, take 1 month OCP starting from the 5th day of the period to regularize your period. Then next month between 11th and 18th day of the period keep relationship, so that you can conceive.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sheetal Agarwal ",I had my implant removed on the 26th april as me and my partner want a baby. I started bleeding on the 28th April then noting for 22days then on the 19th may i started bleeding again but i am not sure if both bleeds are periods? How long will i take for me to get pregnant? PLEASE HELP -181185,"Femur shattered due to gun shot, nerve damaged. Suddenly stops breathing. What syndrome is this ?",HelloThanks for visiting healthcaremagicGliosis is the morphological and neuranol changes of brain cells at your pons area due to mild haemorrhagic insult during past period . This glioal changes may give negative and positive effects of your brain function. But your health condition is normal as far as possible be happy. ,"My CT scan of the brain shows gliotic area at the region of pons.I am 65 years and under medication for hypertension for the past 18 years.My BP always well under control,monitored on a monthly basis.I am taking 10 mg statin also for the past 3 years.No other health problems except occational acidity and gas formation.My weight is 70 kg ,height 5 ft 8 inch.Please advise me about the CT scan observation." -207556,Suggest treatment for reflux and lactose intolerance,for the nausea u can use syp emeset 3.5 ml twice a day for 3 days. for the gastritis use nexpro sachet one sachet in 15 ml of watet once a day along with pepsigard junior syrup 5 ml thrice a day. both these two for 1 month. use spiceless bland food esp use milk a lot . ,"Hi! My daughter is 9 yes old. She is having mild chronic gastritis. She is having severe headache and severe nausea. First her Dr. gave indural 10 the ciplar 20,pan 20. No relief. Now Dr. Prescribed pentocid l, sombraz, ciplar, flunarin 5,gaviscon. We just started from yesterday. I am so scared. Whether it is curable? How long is she hs suffer. Any food suggestions? I am giving spiceless food only.." -65071,How to treat severe cold and cough?,"Hello dear user of HCM!I really understand your concerns!The best thing you have done is that you applied anti-tetanus injection and also rabipur to protect from rabies, within 24 hours. In such cases they must be applied as soon as possible, since the moment of accident. It's advisable to make a good wash with plenty of water to the wound. Anyway the disinfectant you have used helps too.Just be careful and observe your wound for any unusual change, if it hurts, burn, or change the sensitivity when you touch the skin. If you have any strange sensation, with you skin your muscles, swallowing water etc, go immediateley to the ER!I hope you won't have anything bad.Take care!Dr Eriol. ",I was bitten by a dog.... which has gone completely mad.....after that within 24 hrs I took titanus injection as well as rabipur. My question is that bitten area was not cleaned properly and I just applied some drops of dettol over there. Will this be a problem. -184914,Suggest treatment for initial stage muscle cancer with suspected nodule in lungs,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If there is suspicion of brain cancer then you should go for investigation. MRI brain is the first step. Then if needed stereo tactic biopsy should be done. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, I have been acting differently lately and my curious and imagintaive side of me searched up cancer possibilties that I might have. But, to my dismay, I had a match. I think I might have brain cancer. I have most of the symptoms, minor, but still." -40147,I am suffering from gynecomastia. Can turmeric help in cure this ?,"hello jenisha, welcome to HCM in your age group the common causes of gynecomastia are obesity and hormonal disorder. so if you are obese try to reduce your weight by daily excercise and diet modification. if you are not obese then try to consult a physician for cause of hormonal imbalance.you may need some blood tests for hormone level in blood are you taking any medications? some medications can also cause gynecomastia. take care. ","hi doc, I am 25 yrs old. I am suffering from gynecomastia. I have heard turmeric can help. is it so ? please advise me some natural treatments" -110672,Why feeling pressure in chest while breathing along with dry mouth?,"thanks for your questionI completely understand your questioncostochondritis is the inflammation of cartilages across the sternumu need to visit a pulmonologist and evaluate yourself about the causepain or symptoms or treatment in costochondritis is not associated with any food habit.to avoid- heavy weight lifting, fast movementsPhysical therapy may include:Stretching exercises. Gentle stretching exercises for the chest muscles may be helpful.other methods to get relief rom pain are -Nerve stimulation. In a procedure called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a device sends a weak electrical current via adhesive patches on the skin near the area of pain. The current might interrupt or mask pain signals, preventing them from reaching your brain.pulmonologist may start you on some analgesics like nsaids like ibuprofen or narcotic drugs and some antidepressantsthanks /regardsfeel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health ",I think I may have costochondritis. Pain in my ribs with some shortness of breathe for about 2 weeks now. The pain ranges from dull to quite strong depending on what I am doing. Are there activites I should avoid and are there certain foods that I should stay away from? -38679,"Suffering from pimples, oily skin. How to get rid of the acne marks?","Hai, Welcome to HCM. Pimple at this age is due to excessive activity of your oil glands of your skin due to bubbling hormonal action. Up to the age of 25, it is an ongoing process. After the hormonal tides start reduced your problem will vanish completely. So the treatment cannot totally eradicate the appearance of pimples whereas it will help to reduce the intense to the maximum extent. Frequent face wash, consuming adequate water, vegetables, fruits, greens and avoiding foods containing butter cheese, ghee, and vanaspathy etc will help you to keep this menace well under control along with specific medical treatment for pimples. Medical treatment has lot of choice according to the severity, your skin and type of lesions from topical preparations, oral antibiotics, soaps etc. Your dermatologist will guide you in this regard for a better treatment of choice to suit your present condition. Following all these measures together you can keep your problem well under your control. Wish you a speedy recovery. Dr SM ","hellooo,doctor m sufferring 4m pimples since i was a student of class 8.But after consulting wth doctor when i was in class 12 i was perfectly cured.but unfortunatly again during m last years of graduation i got them again,which left very bad spots,wat should i do nw,,i hv 2 oily skin,,,,now m 22 yrs old,pursuing m masters. plz reply...thnz" -129226,Can alternative medicinal prove beneficial for a 60 plus women having knee replacement to keep diabetes in control ?,hi and welcome to healthcare magic!! well i am sorry to disappoint you but the age at which height increment stops is 18-20 years after which all the secondary centers in the bones are fused so to answer your question no acupuncture or any other method cannot increase your height at the age of 23. take care. ,i am 23 years old.is there any possibilty of hieght increment by acupuncture therapy i am 23 years old.is this possible to grow height by acupuncture therapy -101574,How to treat hard painful lump on ankle?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.That is a boil what you are having.... and if it is recurrent that you need to get your sugar levels checked for diabetes...Till then start on an simple antibiotics like amoxicillin...and pain killersDr. Ashish Verma ","Hi, I have a largish lump/spot on inner thigh, side of my groin at the top of my leg. It cones and goes but it gets bigger n then just seems to pop. At the moment its close to popping and really saw. Wen it pops it clears up for a while only to return. Is there any treatment without going to gp and should I be worried." -101439,What could cause a fat hump on neck and collarbone?,"Hi.The lump behind the ear is mostly due to a lymph node. Rarely it can be due to infection of underlying mastoid bone or a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma or very rarely hemangioma.You would have noted any local symptoms like pain, redness behind the ear, if these are not there and there is no history of mastoid surgery or trauma, there is less to worry about it and this being noticed incidentally.Your symptoms of pins and needles on the right arm and hand can be due to co-existing cervical spine problem. Jaw getting tired easily on eating can be due to other reasons. Anyways it was a good decision to get the tests done. Let us wait for the results, till then you can relax. As stress will increase the muscular spasms and symptoms of arm, hand and jaw.Please let us know the reports and other symptoms if you have for us to guide you further. ",HiI have a lump behind my right ear. I've had an ultrasound and am now being sent for a CT scan. I've started to get pins and needles in my right arm and hand and my jaw gets tired easily when I'm eating. I've just got blood test results back too. I'm really worried. -184041,Can cancer patient have sudden spurt of energy?,"Hellomultiple swellings on body can be dermatoids, lipomas etc. which are benign tumors and may need obeservation without any treatment unless they increase in size and cause trouble like pain, bleeding, ulceration etc. As you told your diagnosis of mycosis fungoides is not confirmed. You can show it to surgeon and consider for biopsy. Biopsy is small surgical procedure which can be done in OPD and requires no admission. Biopsy does not spread cancer. It helps in differentiating benign versus malignant tumor. if tumor is benign and not causing any trouble no treatment is required. if its malignant then depending on type further treatment is indicated. All tumors does not require surgery. For example mycosis fungoides can be managed with steroids, PUVA therapy, local radiation or topical chemotherapy. Hope this answers your query. Thanks for posting ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi, I was told I may have mycosis fungoides, and wonder if I can still have any surgeries with this? I was told if you get open up , it make cancer spread. Also, I have a lot of fatty tumors and wonder if there is any other procedure to get them out beside surgery? Thank you.." -130379,Can asthma cause white lips?,"Hi welcome HCm ,I have gone thru your query regarding fragrance allergy ,of your daughter . Dear , For your info , cough meds will not help much . Only remedy is to avoid as you know , pervention is better than cure .I would like to know the age of your daughtr . If she is beow 12 years of age ,she should not be exposed much to perfumes ,if is adult and is allergic to perfumes she should always avoid them as far as possible . If incidentally , one encounters such problem she/he should take lemon juice with a glass of warm water and salt for instant relief . Take Homeopathic Histamine 200 / weekly / 3 doses can help in removing allergic effect .Hope this helps solves your query .Take care .All the best .Get well soon.Don't hesitate to come back in case of any further query . ",My daughter will not stop coughing from perfume. Her lungs are clear and after a bath she was better. However she was exposed to it again and has started coughing again. She been in the shower twice along with cough meds with no help. She will be fine for a bit then start cough again. She is in no distress and able to speak in full sentences. Lungs have remained clear. I think it s just a irritation that she needs to get over with. -174470,Suggest possible medication for bipolar condition,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that the heaviness in the body may be related to the motor deficits caused by the stroke. You should know that recovery after stroke takes months. It is important performing a lot of physiotherapy during this period (which includes 6-12 months after stroke). This is the period during which you can gain a lot from physiotherapy. After this period, he may not be as before, but the residual deficits usually remain. Anyway, other tests are necessary to exclude other possible causes of heaviness: - a cardiac ultrasound to examine his heart for heart failure- complete blood count for anemia- liver and kidney function tests. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","Hello doctor, My father had a stroke ( acute non hemorrhagic) three months back. Now after three months he complains of heaviness in his body,We keep on asking our doctor about this problem ,according to him the heaviness goes away but it takes time. Now how much time ? he has no clear answer, due to which we are worried. please help." -122837,What is the remedy for abdominal pain?,"Thank you for your question!I understand your concern. According to symptoms explained by you, it seems to be the condition called ""Irritable bowel syndrome"" (ibs). It is disease characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits. ibs has no known cause. It commonly occurs in females.For improving your condition, following measures may be useful:a) Take low carbohydrate and fiber rich diet (like leafy vegetables, psyllium husk etc.)b) If there is severe abdominal cramps, try hyocyamine tablets (buscopan) for symptom relief. Consult your physician for dosage according to your symptom severity.Thank you ","I had urine,blood,ct scan from E R,normal.took a omerprazole,still I have a pain upper and lower a bnominal pain.in the morning lower abdominal pain,midday upper potion,with lots of bloating,lots of gas.i am taking papaya enzyme.garic pill.still have a pain." -6748,I am having androgenetic alopecia. Can minoxidil 5 % used to treat it?,"Hello. Female pattern androgenetic alopecia is tough to improve. However, the regular use of Minoxidil does help to make it better. You have to use Minoxidil 5% 1 ml twice daily for at least three to six months to expect a response. Hair growth is a slow process, and the initial hairs produced are fine vellus hairs, which cannot be appreciated with a naked eye. It will take at least three months to note an increase in hair density and six months to find a satisfactory response. Also, kindly rule out underlying hormonal etiology. 1) Thyroid profile. ","Hello doctor, I have female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) for the past 25 years. Now I started Minoxidil 5 %, but there is no regrowth. Can this be reversed by combining Minoxidil and hair laser? Is there any cure for this type of hair loss? Please give suggestion." -2921,Why does my chapped lips not healed on using moisturizer?,"Hi. This condition is called cheilitis. It is due to vitamin B deficiency, low level of iron and zinc. Also, environmental exposure, licking your lips, eating spicy foods, cold, dry weather may lead to chapped lips. Vitamin B deficiency. Low iron and zinc levels. Cold dry weather. Lip licking habits. Allergy to saliva, spicy foods. Environmental exposure. Hemoglobin iron levels. Lip lick dermatitis. Angioedema. Angular cheilitis. Cheilitis. Apply good quality lip balm with sunscreen. Moisturize the lips. Proper lip hygiene. Becosule capsule for 10 days. Drink lots of water. Exfoliate dead skin of lips with warm water and moisturize your lips. Do not lip lick. After 10 days. ","Hello doctor, For the past two months, I had severely chapped lips from the cold weather. I tried O’Keefe's, Blistex, La Roche-Posay cicaplast lips, Vaseline, coconut oil and plain slices of cucumber, all of which resulted in burning itchy lips. I then decided to stop using anything at all for the last month and although the chapped lips have gone. The itching has started again and I really do not know what to do. I have atopic dermatitis and I am nervous about putting anything on my lips again in case it flares up and I have to wait another month for it to heal. Any advice would be greatly appreciated." -102430,How can right-sided chest pain caused due to excessive cough be treated?,"Hello, As you explain the history, no the PET scan doesn't miss cancer. No worries Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla ",yes I had to ct scans on my lungs and they both showed a growth on my left lung. Had a PET scn done but they didn t show up a cancer.at least not right now but I know it is .I was also told I have it I my right lung now. the doc says in 6 months they will do another CT scan. What do you think I should do. Should I get a second opion. Can the Pet scan sometimes not show the cancer -87535,Is loss of appetite/weight normal after having umbilical hernia repair/gall bladder removal?,"HelloYour findings suggests small focal fatty infiltration in left lobe of liver.Focal fatty infiltration of the liver is a common condition and it may be seen in many conditions like obesity,diabetes mellitus,alcohol,drug related etc.It may be due to obesity in your case.You may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile.Underlying cause should be treated.It is a reversible condition.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","Cat scan Finding: 1.1x.6cm hypo density in the left lobe of the liver along the falciform ligament Impression: Likely minimal fatty infiltration of the left hepatic lobe along the faliform ligament. History. Female, age 62 weight 112, height 5 2 Breast cancer in 1995 and 2012, recent abdominal pain could be from antibiotics, extreme fatigue and pain feels fainting with weight loss." -206410,Why is my one year old niece having clayey stools?,"Hi Dear welcome to the HCM,It can diluted with milk or water or curd etc.Baby is suffering with some stomach infection. Requires some GIT specific medicine like ofloxacin.Hand to mouth hygiene to be followed strictly.Hope the query is answered.Thanks ","hi, my child is 4 yrs old, she vomits everytime i feed her then complains of having a stomach ache. she also has a loose bowel movement. I brought her to her doctor and we were given erceflora and prevacid. But my pedia forgot to mention how to take the erceflora. should i give it directly to my child or should it be diluted." -78394,Suggest treatment for abdominal pain with kidney infection,helloThanks for query .Your father who is 60 years old father is known diabetic has raised serum creatinine level of 7.2 .The raised creatinine level is due to what is called as Diabetic Nephropathy .Please consult qualified Nephrologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Renal function test He may ask for doing Renal Biopsy to confirm the stage of renal paranchymal disease .Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.He needs Dialysis at frequent intervals and proper control of diabetes with Insulin.Dr.Patil. ,I am sheikh Azam Nuruddin from Assam..I am worried about my fathers kidney problem.He is a diabetic patient for last 20 years now his creatinine level is 7.2 and swelling starts.Doctors prescribes Laxis injection for the swelling.His Blood sugar goes down but BP is 190/95.plz advise what would be the better treatment.He is 60 years of Age. -242352,Does taking clonazapam and venlafaxine cause fatiqued and nauseated ?,"Hi. he only few things can help is either you change your thinking or seek a consultation with a psychologist or psychiatrist for your boyfriend. As he is 63 , it may be very difficult to overcome the problem he is facing. Accept as it is or you may be more wise and you know the answer better than anyone else. ",My boyfriend of 15 months has an obsession with porn (but he recently got rid of the channel) but he can't help looking at women's bums and breasts. The scary thing is that he constantly denies it; even when caught red-handed. It has put a huge wedge in our relationship. He is 63; I am 51. I am a fitness buff (really good shape); he is very overweight and I'm sure has self-esteem issues. Plus he has 2 divorces behind him. I'm not sure what to do about this. The women he looks at doesn't have to be beauties. I've seen him look at young girls bums and older women as well. It seems like he don't see women for what they are; he has to scan them over. I really find his stealing glances a real insult and disrespect to me. He assures me he loves me and wouldn't do anything to hurt me; yet we argue over this all the time. I think I'm losing my mind. He argues constantly that I'm seeing things. I'm beginning to believe it; except I see it all the time and he tries to be sneaky about it. What can I do to get over this? -134964,Have sun light allergy. Reddish patches on the skin. Medication?,"Hello,You need to get him tested for allergies - without further deliberation as cough is a sign of hyperreactive airways disease that can progress to asthma.Skin prick testing or specific IgE tests to aeroallergens will show what he is allergic to. Blood tests include: complete hemogram (Hb TC DC ESR), IgE levels and lung function tests (pre-and post-bronchodilator) will be required.Long acting antihistamines and Nasonex nasal spray will help with the 'allergic' cough; and bronchodilators such as Asthalin or Step 2 Budesonide 200 2 puffs twice daily will be required if there is asthma on lung function tests.I hope that was useful.Best Wishes. ","My son, 11 y/o, coughs hard in the middle night for about more than 3 weeks now. A pediatrician said my son has an allergy. She gave him a prescription of co-amoxiclav for 1 week and 5 tablets of cetirizine for 5 days. My son finished the prescribed medicine but he still coughs hard in the middle of the night. He doesn't have any known allergies before." -6887,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -192628,Can I give fruit juices for baby?,"Hello, Baby having raised eosinophils suggestive of an allergic condition, treatment consists of inhaled steroid as Seroflow, salbutamol, oral montelukast combinations. Seroflow act locally so do not suppress immunity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sachin Kumar Agarwal, Pediatrician, Neonatology ","my 7 yrs old daughter suffering from chronic cough for the past 14 days.She had been given seroflo inhaler and monteleucast tab for these many days and there was only a slight improvement.Her eosinophil count is 12% with 960 cells in absolute count,so far she have nt been given any antibiotics.Will the seroflo steroid inhaler suppresses her immune system?" -185070,How to overcome the post-hysterectomy cancer?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.PCOS is a benign condition where there is enlargement of both ovaries with increased stroma and multiple peripherally placed follicles in both ovaries. This causes symptoms like irregular periods, increased body hair and infertility with weight gain. Cancer and PCOS are entirely different conditions.In cancer if cervix the following symptoms might be there.(i) bleeding from vagina without reason(ii) wound in cervix(iii) white discharge from vagina(iv) multiple groin lymphnodes with unexplained bleeding from cervix(v) bulky cervix which is hetrogeneous in appearance.Bulky cervix due to size is not a symptom of cancer. Please take the medicines given by your doctor. If in doubt get a pap smear test. Please do not worry. ","Dear Doctor,am durga my age is 27yrs.two years ago i was diagonised with pcos and was prescribed diane 35.i had been takin it for last two years.now(i would get my periods in a weeks time) when i went on transabdominal usg of the pelvis,the following were indicated: bladder normal:uterus anteverted,measures 7*3.5cm myometrium shows uniform echopattern endometrium thick and measured 8mm in midline cervix appears bulky right ovary measures 3.3*1.7*3cm volume 9.2cc left ovary measure 3*1.6*2.3cm volume 6.3cc both ovaries shows multiple small follicles;no obvious adnexal mass no free fluid in pough of douglas. please tell me if bulky cervix is a cancer symptom and also what is the kind of treatment i should undergo. thanks in advance durga" -142768,What was the doctor trying to determine through his examination?,"It looks to me from your history that it can be stone in your kidney which is causing you this problem.It will be better for you to get ultrasound to check size of stone. If it is less than 7 MM, it can come out through urine without surgery. If it is bigger than it may need surgery. For pain relief you should take Buscopan tablet. ","I have been having bilateral lower back pain mainly in the flank area. Very painful during the night and not too bad when walking. It seems to be radiating across the lower front of my abdomen now. When I take a deep breath in, it hurts my lower back as well. Pls advise and thank you." -128809,Is there a home remedy for treating pain in buttocks?,"Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryI think it would have been better if you had mentioned the medicines she is already on and the doses. sometimes, all it needs is increasing the doses of the medicines.Drup resistant myasthenia is not a very nice thing to have. assuming she is on most of the medicines, including steroids, you could plan for surgical option, namely thymectomy.and finally, if that does not help, you could think of IvIg or plasmapharesis. I am sorry, but to my knowledge, no herb will help victoriaI hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) ","Hello, my name is Veronica. My sister has been suffering from myasthenia gravis for approximately 18years. She is unable to get out of the house without help. Her quality of life is extremely poor. She has been taking the prescribed medication for this condition with no cure in sight. Are there any current research studies or alternative treatments for this depressing disease. My sisters name is Victoria. It breaks my heart see her live with this debilitating illness. I Would appreciate any information on a drug, herbs or therapy that works.THANKS" -173734,How to treat spinal stenosis?,That kind of pain your are feeling right nowcis looks like migraine there is no relation of your knee trauma with this headache ,My head went numb suddenly for no reason. I was laying down in a comfortable position. Now there is a pulsing kind of pain. I sustained an injury at work a while back on my right knee and I have 7 bulging discs in my back. Not related to my head going numb though. Came out of nowhere. What should I do for the numbness? Since these feelings have started I have been moving around and it hasn t stopped. -113699,How to treat skin lupus?,Dear MadamYour current illness may have flared your LUPUS.You would need to see your Rheumatologist as early as possible.The signs on your hands and feet definitely seem like a flare up of your silent disease. ,"I am a 42 year old female, mother of three great children - all very involved in sports and I work full time as program coordinator at a university - life is very hectic, but good.For the past 4.5 weeks I have been fighting a bug-probably influenza. After a week of coughing I was coughing blood ,I suppose irritation of the lining. I went to a clinic and the Dr put me on avelox. I finished that and began an eye infection in both eyes, back to clinic and on antibiotic drops, just finised that last night. Last week my tounge had sores on one side. That has abated. SO big pictue, I ve been run-down. What is weird is that for the past 4 weeks I have been getting a weird warm sensation on the right side of my right foot that just lasts for seconds - no pain or tingling, just a warm feeling. Yesterday I noticed my left hand was very white and my right hand was deep bluish purple - especially the palms. It only lasted a couple of minutes. I tested positive for psoriatic arthritis and SLE in 2004. I was on methotrexate for 5 years and have been off of it since 2009 as I was in remition. Does this sound like I am having a flare up? Does the warm sensation in my foot have anything to do with lupus? I don t see my rhumatologist until June, I m wondering if this is serious enough to try and get in quicker. Thanks for your time and input. Anne" -244361,Depression. Treatment? What can help balance his thoughts?,"Feeling that she does not medication could be a symptom of mania, if the diagnosis of mania or bipolar disorder is correct Bipolar disorder is known to have such episodes Such episodes in due course become severe and is difficult to control Better to seek a psychiatrist who might prescribe mood stabiliser, if diagnosis is actually bipolar disorder ","Hi my mother has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder sometime ago, today she seems to be having a manic episode that i have never seen before, she is outraged and I don t know why. She doesnt take medication on her problem because she feels she doesnt need to. She has had episodes before but none like this, she usually calms down within minutes or so. I am very scared as to what to do." -215448,Cause and cure for palate ulcers,"Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query, as you have bumps and white patches on back of tongue it can be due to some reason it can be due to presence of enlarged circumvillate papillae , oral thrush , or white lesion can be leukoplakia and redness and swollen irritated left side of mouth can be due to poor oral hygiene , gum problem that can be gingivitis. I will suggest to maintain proper oral hygiene , do warm saline gargle two - three times a day , and on gums you can apply ointment like gum paint , use mouthwash regularly , and consult dentist for visual examination of tongue and oral cavity .Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.Regards , Dr. Priyanka tiwari ","My throat has been hurting for the past couple of days, and I went to the doctors because I thought I had strep throat but they tested a culture which said I didn't. I don't know what it could be because I have white patches on my left tonsil and it is all red and swollen. I also have bumps on the back (near my throat) of my tongue, and some on the left side near the back as well. The left side of my whole mouth has been hurting the most, and everything has just seemed to be swollen and irritated. It hurts to swallow almost everything and it prevents me from going outside and doing anything. I would really like to know what it is." -197663,What causes recurring stomach pain and white stool in a 3 year old?,"Hi... by what you say I feel that this could be a viral illness. If the cheeks are red, that means it, points out towards a specific viral illness called exanthem subitum and this is called slapped cheek appearance. I'll suggest that you take him to the nearest Emergency Room to make sure that he is not having any hemodynamic instability.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","my 4yr old son had a sudden temperature 39.8 yesterday 09th april tea time gave calpol 5ml and half an hour later ibuprofen 5ml it came down eventually 1 hour later, other symptoms are cold feet and slight runny nose the same hs happened tonight 10th april. today he has been fine ate his breakfast, lunch and tea and drank plenty fluids, he has a red ear and cheek can you help." -192607,What causes frequent burping in 5-year old?,"Hello, If it is consistent look to one side - then you need an ophthalmologist for evaluation of squint. But if it is a deviation of eyeballs to one side with loss of consciousness - then we need to consider seizure and please approach your pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","Dear doctor,I have baby boy.he is 14 monthes.when he s in 8 month,he s looking one sight.it s happen to start when he s geting meal.he s holding the breath.this insident happen less than one minute.we done different test.such as brain & stomache.still we ara searching the desease.please advice me." -251924,Is traveling safe after ultrasound shows low lying placenta at 19 weeks?,"Hello Shana, Thanks for the query . I have read & understood your query. Yes, breast enlargement/ stomach pain, increase in size of abdomen are some of the signs of pregnancy.. but they can be seen in some other conditions like PCOD/ thyroid problems too. Confirmatory sign of pregnancy would be delayed period/ physical examination by a gynecologist /+ve pregnancy test/ USG scan of pelvis. Please get either of these done to confirm your pregnancy. Thanks. ",Helllo my name is shanna I have a problem I might be pregant my stomach hurts all the time and my chest hurts two my breast got bigger and I am feeling something tickling in my stomach and my back is hurting me I now have a arch is this is a sign of pregancny plz help me -46034,What is the cause for redness in abdominal area and arms ?,"Hello,Welcome to healthcare magic.From your description, the possibilities of the rash on the extremities include nummular eczema or papular urticaria. While nummular eczema is a type of eczema, papular urticaria is a reaction to insect bites commonly mosquito bites. This is commonly seen in children who are predisposed to eczema.While cortisone cream will help in treating the rashes, remember that you cannot use it "" routinely"". It is a mild steroid and has to be discontinued once the rashes subside. (2-3 weeks)To prevent recurrences, use a moisturizer twice a day. Use full arm shirts and trousers so that his extremities are covered and mosquito bites can be avoided.Hope this helps you.Take care. ","My grandson has what appear to be hives (vs a rash) on his legs and arms (mostly) I see one on his abdomin. Any idea what this may be, or how to treat? He does have exzema, and today, we put chortisone cream all over his body (which we do as part of his regmine. Ususally just where he is dry, but my daughter did put it all over him today).Thank you!" -226464,What does this semen volume in semen analysis suggest?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Gynaecomastia is nothing but abnormal growth of breast tissue. Surgical excision is the most commonly preferred procedure. You can for liposuction in which a tube is inserted and the abnormal tissues are shredded and aspirated. In some centers laser is used to shred the tissue. These are cosmetically better and recurrence are rare. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"hi doctor. I'm 27 years old male 80 Kg in weight suffering from gynecomastia as a side effect of a drug, i consult my doctor and he is advising me to do surgery and he told about a new way to treat gynecomastia with laser. If u please tell me more about this procedure and it's advantages over normal surgery and what is the side effects of the laser surgery.yours grateful" -216259,Can OraMD help with gum blisters?,Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.The symptoms you have mentioned suggests that there is infection in the tooth removal socket .I would advice you to visit your dentist and get it checked for the removal of the pus from the socket and inititate the healing process.An antibiotic dose will also be required .Do warm saline gargling.Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. ,"I had my wisdom teeth extracted 3months ago. I have no pain, just a feeling like my bottom hole is still healing. Today I ran my finger along my gum line towards the back hole and puss came out of the hole. Is this anything to worry about since there is no pain, swelling, or fever? The tooth that was extracted was impacted and cut from the jaw bone." -71425,Can the yeast infection delay my period?,"Hello,Your doctor is suspecting that husband is having meningitis.The main treatment of meningitis includes higher generation antibiotic which are effective against the cocci N.meningitides. Third generation cephalosporins like ceftriaxone ,cefotaxime are main stay of treatment these days.If treatment is given properly and with susceptible antibiotics used and if there is no deterioration of nervous functions then prognosis is not bad these days.Hope this is helpful.Thank you. ","my husband has had a high fever for 6 days, he has meningitis or enchepahitis, they cannot determine source of infection. in icu treating with mult antibiotics, he is sedated, all tests have been negative both bacterial and viral cuases what is his prognosis, on vent due to confusion and pulling at iv" -66886,How do i treat swollen glands in neck?,Hi! itching causes infection; the finger-tips carry bacteria from skin surface and put them into the cyst mouth!in your case it could be some sinus or folliculitis instead of a cyst.all the best! ,What causes an infection in a cyst located on the top of your butt crack. It has been lanced and irrigated and packed twice this week. Patient has to go to the hospital once a day for the the next 3 days to have it irrigated and repacked. Pathology reports say it is not bacterial after being ran twice 3 days apart. There is no drainage just blood. -243372,Anxiety bipolar. Prescribed seriquel. Any other mood stabiliser?,"Hi, thanks for using health care magic. Menopause itself can tiredness. You should go to physician to rule out physical causes of tiredness like thyroid dysfunction, Vitamine B12 or D deficiency or calcium deficiency. Stress is also associated with tiredness. Once your physical causes are ruled out, you can do stress management like yoga, meditation or breathing exercise and time management. else you need to consult psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment thanks ",Hi thereI am 48 years old and am feeling very tired a lot of the time.I understand some of it is due to stress from work and lot off running around>I am making changes to my lifestyle and have ferrogloboin daily and have a short break every 3 months.I am on femoston -hrt and feel well otherwise.I am self employed and would love my life back.I am trying to be positive daily.What can I do to relive these symptoms -71974,Suggest treatment for low sperm count,"Hello,Thanks for submitting your question here.You are trying to conceive naturally and have a query regarding the Ovigyn tablet.Ovigyn tablet contains a compound termed dehydroepiandrosterone which helps in improving fertility.It causes ovulation induction if your eggs are not being released.But mind it that it can cause nausea,headache in some woman.This tablet has neither any adverse effect of the cyst nor it is contraindicated as per your age.I suggest you to take this tablet without any confusion while trying to conceive.SincerelyDr Sanjoy ","hi! I m 42 yrs old. I have had 5 failed ivf cycles. I am suffeing from secondary infertility. I had an an ectopic pregnancy resultinf in cutting of my right tube in 1999. I had other health issues due to which i could not try conceiving. Tjen i had a chocolate cyst on my right ovary. Sunce past 8 yrs i have been trying ivf. The second attempt resulted in pregnancy but ended as blighted ovum. In my previous ivf cycle my dr. Prescribed ovigyn d 25 mg thrice. My response was fairly good.. Now i am just teying to conceive naturally,though difficult,(i ve never tried the having regular sex route previouslt due to certain circumstamces) i m not seeing any dr. At the moment. Do you suggest that i should take ovigyn tab considering my age? Does taking ovygyn has any advwrse effect on the cyst? Kindly reply & help ,as time is crucial for me" -67823,What causes a white coating on my tongue?,"Hello,Welcome to the HCM.Since cause of your symtoms can also be other than shingles,e.g Herpes,fungal infection,T.B (bone pain) and so on. Any skin signs has to be evaluated by doctor nearly to rule out the cause,so it can be prevented from further detoriating.It can not be diagnosed without looking at the signs.My suggestion would be get checked by nearby dermatologist to rule out the cause.Regards,Dr.Maheshwari ","Hi, I have a small red bumpy rash on the left side of my stomach. Itis not that itchy but I have been feeling not quite myself. Not unwell as such but not 100%. I was a tender over my ribs last night but that has improved today and now only slightly sore. Do you think this could be shingles?" -104357,Suggest treatment for severe cough and tightness in chest,"Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have gone through your concern in depth .* This is in relation with possible acute otitis media and respiratory congestion .* Guidelines for better recovery - Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day- Visit your doctor for diagnosis the condition and get prescription of necessary antibiotics , decongestants , broncho dilators & other supportive agents .Hope this will help you for sure .Regards dear take care . ","have had an infection or a reaction to 'flu jab which has caused a week of heavy dry coughing not cured by Benylin or a dry-cough linctus, and today have slight bleeding from one ear and a feeling of something crawling inside that ear. What would be best to do, please?" -77486,"What causes back pain, during kidney stones?","Hello Matt and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist and kidney transplant surgeon,i can understand your anxiety. First of all,i must congratulate you for taking this noble decision.Before a kidney transplant surgery,there are 3 tests,which must be matching :1. blood group match. 2. PRA match and 3. tissue match or HLA match.Then the blood tests,to determine medical fitness, along with chest X-ray ECG, and CT angiography with IVU, will be done, to know kidney status.Donors just need to have a healthy,balanced diet.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","Hello, I'm going to be donating a kidney to a friend soon, and I'm in the final stages of medical evaluations and what-not to see if our plumbing is a match. I'm wondering if there's a particular type of diet I could get into until the procedure that would be especially good for my kidneys. I want them in squeaky clean, tip-top shape for the operation. any suggestions? thank you for your time. Matt" -212864,What causes pain and sensitivity in teeth after a filling procedure?,Better to avoid any strenuous activity especially when there is still signs of infection. Do consume plenty of fluids to keep the body replenished when on antibiotic medication. ,"my son is 12, he just had a root canal procedure done on monday. He went to Hockey practice. He had an infection and was prescribed 2 types of anti^biotics for 3 days and 7 days. He wants to attend his Hockey game tomorrow on Saturday, which will be only 5 days after infection started. his infection has subsided, but there is still some swelling. He says he feels fine, but should he attend his hockey game? Should strenuous activity be avoided and for how long?" -99960,Suggest treatment for movable lump,"welcome to Health care magic.1.Its difficult to feel a lump during periods, i feel like you are imagining something as lump.2.To confirm that you need to get an ultrasound done when you feel there is lump - its just your confirmation, as i dint think there will be some lump periodically.3.Endometriosis will not cause any lump.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","I continually get a large mushy lump in my lower left back. I have endometriosis and wonder if this could be related. It only occurs during my cycle. I am 40 - 5'8"" and 160 lbs. I had a laparoscopy 10 years ago to clean out some scar tissue and my appendix was also removed because it was covered with scar tissue." -92565,What causes a sore lump between the vagina and rectum?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted the history and understood your concerns.The complex of your symptoms that you have mentioned, seems to be due to the following problems:- The partial numbness on right side of scalp and face may be due to trigeminal neuralgia, the migraine may actually be a trigeminal neuralgia.- The lumps usually on hte scalp are sebaceous cysts.- The lump on the neck on the other side is most probably due to lymph node enlargement. I would advise you the following:Get a clinical evaluation by a General Surgeon and get operated for the swelling on the scalp.MRI for the trigeminal nerve particularly for arterial loop.Once diagnosed, to get appropriated treatment. ",What would cause partial numbness on the right side of the scalp coupled with some on the right cheekbone. There are also two small masses one on the top portion of the scalp with the later being present on the left side of the neck. The other conundrum is an intensifying of migraine headaches. Any ideas on this perculiar array of symptoms? Thank you for your input and guidance. -33649,Does femilon and meprate have any side effects on conception?,"Hi,Femilon is Harmon tablet, if you are taking this, you will not conceive for this cycle but if you are having bleeding you take femilon for this cycle.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sujata Kute ",i had molar pregnancy (partial hidatideform mole) in last december and had D & C on 25th Dec.'11 and then again hystroscopy on 26th Feb. '12. My hcg is now 0.60. i had taken meprate 10 mg for 5 days and then stoped. after 11 days no withdrawal bleeding. dr. has advised to take femilon 10d for 21 days. we have no babies. is there any side effects if I take these tablets? -208335,"Why is my child having of dark circles, yellowish complexion and abdomen pain?","Hi...I don't think it is related to the fall he had 6 months ago. I feel that because of his erratic dietary habits he is having gastroesophageal reflux and this is why he is throwing up after food.I feel we can give a try of oral proton pump inhibitor class of drugs to reduce his reflux and then...if it doesn't not subside, he might require an endoscopy. Many times regular dietary habits will cure this problem.But you need not worry if he is not losing weight.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","My four-year-old son throws up every time he eats...he does not eat breakfast most of the time no lunch he eats dinner and snacks in the evening.. he has thrown up almost every day for a month after eating.. It does not matter what type of food it is, he still throws up... Six months ago he fell 8 feet from a slide flat on his back and he has had this problem since then..." -152900,Suggest treatment for jaw pain,"Hello,The fact that your situation is worsening, means that the fluid may be increasing. For this reason, I recommend performing a new MRI in order to examine your spinal cord. Surgery may be needed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ",i am a 21 year old male...just before 3 years i felt some unsteadiness while walking..slowly my right leg started lagging..i consulted a neurologist.after taking MRI doctor said that it is Syringohydromyelia and said to review after 3 months.symptoms increased gradually.after a lot of reviews after one year doctors suggested MRI scan again.after that they told the fluid in the spinal cord is not increasing.so no need of surgery.symptoms will stop.but now one more year has gone.symptoms are increasing slowly.now i have problems with my left leg also.now i can t able to walk steadily.what can i do? will these symptoms increase again without the increase in syrinx? -150486,Suggest remedy for shin splints,"Hi, You hadn't mentioned the cause for the winging, whether it progresses gradually or develops suddenly. Anyways, scapular winging is usually congenital or traumatic. Winging that occurs as a result of nerve injury will recovers in two years and in these two years extensive physiotherapy will be done. Since your case is 7 years old, there are no chances of recovery anymore. Only surgical options are left now, surgery for scapular winging carries poor prognosis and high chances of recurrence. Surgical procedures involved are dynamic procedures like nerve transfers or static procedures like scapulothoracic fusion which procedures is best for you can be decided only after a thorough clinical examination. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","I have bi lateral scapular winging, have had bi lateral superior pole scapular excisions w/ reattchment of levator serratus and levator scap. On the right side I have very little range of motion. I have been dealing with this for 9 years. I am on 150 of Fentanyl, Vistaril, Ativan, Zanaflex, 8 mg of dilaudid for breakthrough pain, which is needed 3 times a day. I have never been seen by my doctors to have an issue with pain meds, I do not doctor shop, but even though the pain meds are the lesser of 2 evils, I need to find someone in the Minneapolis area who can treat me. I have been all over the country, they are either doubtful of surgical success, or afraid I will want them to take on my pain management, which is not true. I am 34 yrs old, female happily married, was a Medical Lab Tech, but havent worked since 03. I need to get my life back. How do I do that?" -112515,Is apico view cause a serious issue?,"HelloBroncho-vascular markings become prominent due to many causes like infection,congestion etc.It is important to correlate the findings.It may be due to infection in your case,so after treatment chest X-ray is advised to see improvement.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",Just got my chest xray results back There is early prominence of the broncho-vascular markings at both bases. Comment The appearances do raise the possibility of an atypical infection. follow up films after treatment are recommended. I am a builder by trade. Can you tell me what my problem is about Concerned Steve -200677,Suggest medication for persistent vomiting in a child,Hello. Welcome to HCM. As a breastfeeding Specialist i would tell you that jaundice in babies may need time in order to go away completely. So don't worry. Just give your baby as much breast milk as you can in order to help him with his bilirubin levels. If the baby jaundice spread down to the body or to the extremities then you should go and check with your pd. As long as baby jaundice stays only in the babies face you should not be worried. ,My baby boy got jaundice after birth. He wen through photo therapy. And after a blood test we were discharged. He was born on 20 th of dec. C section. Hes now two weeks two days old. I still see hid eyes yellow and inside mouth yellow. I am concerned. Should i call midwife? He is fèeding well. -152079,Can a full colon apply pressure to the leg nerves?,"Hello,Your friend may have a muscle injury or a mild fracture if she had a hard hit. She should do following to have relief:- If possible get a x ray done to rule out any bone injury- Apply an Ace bandage over the leg from below upward, from foot to above the knee.-Do not rub that area- Take a good analgesic like paracetamol or aceclofenac on prescription with your doctor Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","A friend of mine fell off a high ladder while putting up the Christmas Tree. She fell off, and hit the couch and bounced off that and hit something else. Her left leg swole up some and is in a lot of pain. She has been putting pain patches on it however this being the 4 or 5th day, she is still in a lot of pain, and insists that it will just take time for the pain to go away. She can t stay off the leg too much because of the work she does. She tries to elevate it when she can. What can she do to relieve the pain in her leg?" -116236,Can drinking gin after taking Piriton cause blackouts?,"Hi.I can understand your concerns regarding the safety of zeptol.Purpose of taking zeptol??Zeptol (carbamazepine) is used to control seizures (convulsions) and a painful nerve condition called trigeminal neuralgia.Generally it is well tolerated by most of my patients, however it may cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, allergic rash, swollen tongue or lips, and loss of balance or coordination.It is also known to cause harmful interactions with certain medications when taken together.Hope I could answer your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.A feedback is appreciated. ","hi i am krishnaveni from chennai, India.. i am taking zeptol for the past 5 years...at present 200 mg per day i am really worried having checked for the side effects in the website... I just want to hear from you something regarding the side effects" -85609,Suggest treatment for lowering SGPT and SGOT levels,"Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Your father having severe degree cirrhosis.So liver transplantation or stem cell transplantation is final mode of treatment....As far as diet concerned fat diet taken less to rest liver....Fried food and refined food less.In breakfast take salad of tomato , cucumber , carrot etc....Vegetable soup and fruits taken more....Avoid alcohol.Fried fish not taken.Boiled one can taken...Take crushed papaiya seed one tsp with lemon juice daily.Daily take grined spinach and carrot juice daily....Hope your concern solved.Take care.Dr.Parth ","Can a patient with cirrhosis eat cooked crawfish or sea bass? My husband was told on Wed. his cirrhosis on a scale of 1-10 was an 8. He's 50 now and and has been alcohol free since 5/12/2011. Doctor says he needs a transplant. So he's looking for foods that are safe to eat. Naturally, being from Louisiana, crawfish are in question. Thank you!" -224533,What causes erectile dysfunction?,"Hello,As per information provided by you, the possibilities are-Epididymitis – is inflammation of the tube, back of the testicle that carries sperm. Due to infection (both sexually and non sexually transmitted) diagnosed by urine complete, ultrasound pelvis.-Hydrocele - can cause swelling.-Hernia – can also cause swelling, but it will be on and off.-Kidney stones can cause abdominal pain too.Share more details regarding the above cause - we can work on treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. S.R.Raveendran ",My boyfriend has been complaining about his right testical being tender and he has mentioned it a few times now. It began a few months ago and i have been asking him to check it out but he said he is waiting for his health insurance to start but i dont think he should wait. I just looked on line about his symptoms and its all about cancer and i just recently discovered that lukimia starts in the testicals and his father died of lukimia and that makes me more concerned. I just want to know if this could just be something normal at his age he is 45 years old -54392,Suggest treatment for chest pain with high BP,"Hi every patient with chf does not need a pacemakerthere are some indications for pacemaking in a patient iof congestive cardiac failure i am mentioning some of them, it depends on the stage of chf and how well it is controlled by medicines,Thirty to 50 percent of patients with advanced congestive heart failure have major intraventricular conduction defects, chf along with intraventricular conduction defect is a indication forpacemaking,especially complete left bundle branch block have been shown to be independent predictors of mortality.Delayed activation of the left ventricle as a result of left bundle branch block has been shown to produce significant dyssynchrony in left ventricular contraction and relaxation. The dyssynchrony can be minimized by biventricular pacing.so every patient with chf is not helped by pacemaker,your mother must not be having stage 4 chf and her interventricular conduction system would have been normal,so pacemaking is not required in her case ",I have a 95 year old mother that is suffering from congestive heart failure and atrial defiberation she takes medicine for high blood pressure. Her doctor said that she doesn t need a pace maker. What would be some of the reasons that he thinks she would not benefit from a pacemaker. I neglected to ask him that question. -234344,What do you suggest for a red and swollen penis?,"Hi and . Masturbation is very common phenomenon in adolescnets and you no need to feel guilty and anxious about it. Here are few tios to control urge for masturbation. 1.Find another outlet for your time and energy. Fill your life with engaging activities.2. Enjoy some out door sports3. develop new hobby4. If you have problems before going to bed or in the shower, refrain from any temptation to masturbate. For instance, if it's a problem late at night, drop to the floor and do push-ups until you're too exhausted to do anything but fall asleep. If you find shower time too tempting, start using ice cold water only5.If you masturbate frequently because you feel lonely, find ways to be as socially engaged as possible, means avoid loneliness6. Stop watching porn on your computer or TV. Throw away all porn material from your room.7. Their are many myths involved about masturbation, your chest will not be affected due to masturbation If nothing helps you, consult a local doctor for help. All the bestRegardsDr Santosh ","iam 19 years old ,iam shaking my penis two times a day.i have to control it ,after finishing the shaking of penis ,sperm will come out ,i go and wash it,by daily doing this center of my chest is getting like a hole. pls doctor you have to say a reason for that ,and also controling measures" -212676,Suggest treatment for cracked jaw,I think you need not worry..it may be some gelfoam like material if the dentist has used that to preserve the bone.do not get bothered about it..use betadine mouthwash and warm saline garles fo keep the hygiene clean in that area..sometimes it can be a fibrous clot formation also which tends to dissolve wifh time ,I had tooth 14 pulled yesterday afternoon and am getting an implant. The oral surgeon did not use stitches instead he put something to preserve the bone. Today I noticed a dangling piece of gum it is soft and gel like. I called the office and said that is normal and to bite on gauze to get it back in place. But everytime i drink or rinse with salt water it comes back out. Is this normal will it shrink in size? -160711,Is arthroplasty recommended to treat a broken little toe?,Hi there. Your symptoms are suggestive of muscle spasm. The main treatment required is taking adequate rest to relax these muscles. So try taking bed rest for couple of days. Avoid bending down or lifting heavy weights. Apply topical analgesic ointment over your back and some short wave diathermy under a physiotherpaist might help. This sort of pain can occur when your muscles have been getting fatigued over a long time. Also check your vitamin D levels as well. Low vitamin D levels can cause muscle cramps and spasms. Take plenty of fluids. ,"hello i have back pain on my left side, i went to the hospital and they said it was just a muscle spaz it not in the middle and they checked for other thing it hurts to the touch i was just sitting watching when it came about it hurts when i take a deep breath" -189020,"Strep throat, back pain from thorax to thighs followed by sores on thigh, buttocks, painful and open, bloating, sore nipples. Cancer signs?","Hi, it was good that your father recovered from ALL intially. the development right sided weaknes with left brain hemorrhage needs routine blood investigations like platelet count, abnormal cells in the peripheral smear or bone marrow. The ALL can recur with decreased platelet count with may lead to development of hemorrhage in the brain.u have not mentioned past history of BP or present BP. As he already has a hemorrhage involving whole left brain, neurosurgeon may decide on the possibility of decompression only if his peripheral smear and bone marrow shows no evidence of leukemia. ","hi...my father(49) has been diagnosed by ALL ( cancer ). He recovered from that. But now 15 days ago he coudnt lift his hand(right), next day his leg(right) and then speech. after ct scan and mri he was diagnosed with cerebral hemorrhage in left brain. in first mri and ct scan spot was less and within 10 days spot inscreased and covered the whole left brain(till central brain line). what do to next...he is in icu ...." -238029,Could fast heart beat indicate sign of anxiety?,Hi dear. I had gone through your query. I understand your concern. Diabetes has co morbid depression amd need proper assessment. Anti depressant will helpful. SSRI like escitalopram/ sertraline / peroxetine will be useful but choice is depend upon clinical symptoms. Take advise from psychiatrist and get help. Exercise and meditation can help.Ensure proper sleep and diet. Thanks you.Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Happy to help you further. ,hi........................ this is regarding my mother she is 58 yrs old having diabety since last 6 yrs she is on insukin from last 3 yrs.inthe starting sugar levels were high now its ups and downs up in the morning and down in the evening.its related with depression she is having total control on diet.she is cronic patient of depression -119929,Can Tylenol 3 cause stomach pain?,"Hi.The pain in abdomen from left to right and repeated visits to the hospital indicate you have to undergo proper clinical examination by a General / Gastro Surgeon and undergo following investigations. Blood- complete blood picture, kidney functions tests, blood sugar fasting and post-lunch, Urine- routine,microscopy, culture and sensitivity ( before start of antibiotic)Ultrasonography of abdomen.Enteroclysis to decide whether you have intestinal Obstruction.Undergo surgery to get the problem corrected. ",Hi doctor I keep getting pain in my stomach it swoops from left to right iv been in and out of hospital but no one needs to know what's wrong I'm also going for a wee alot I have the coil inane I don't have a temp and it comes and goes please email back to YYYY@YYYY -72222,What causes missed period post infertility treatment?,"Hello, these pills will definitely help you but in case no success then dont hesitate to get the surgery done as soon as possibleIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain ",iam suffring from pcod.my periods are not regular my doctor has prescribed ovnac plus metatime.will it work as my doctor is saying she will see for 3 months otherwise she has to operate me and remove my cysta from ovary.after doing operation also will it work will i get pregnat -246280,Suggest narcotics for pain inspite of having opiate tolerance,"Hi,Okay. Several treatments / approaches. Acupuncture probably would pass FDA scrutiny if it was required to get it. Physical therapy is advised as a standard but there is the question of whether the back is stable enough for it. If it is possible to do physical therapy, then there are a few reasons why it is one of the most effective non-medication interventions: it builds up the support muscles of the back. It increases pain tolerance, it changes emotional and psychological state, and cognitive therapy approaches seem to be non-zero in their effect on pain.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further., Addiction Medicine Specialist ","I live in Houston, TX. I have 4 severe disc herniations in my lumbar region, 2 of which are pressing on the nerves on the left side. As well as several in my neck. The laws in Texas for pain medicine are extremely limiting . I understand why but that only makes it harder for someone like me to get proper treatment. My pain doctor recently switched me from percocet to ultracet, which didn t work, so then put me on tramadol 50mg. Still unable to function normally, but after 11 years on opiates, and now being 9 days without opiates, my head is clearer, which makes me happy. I detoxed at home which was horrible. My questions are: Is tramadol an opiate or a narcotic? Will I need to detox from tramadol like I did the opiates, because if so, I think rehab is in my future? Finally, how can I handle the chronic pain without these medicines?" -185107,Is red to purple spot on breast sign of cancer?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is possible that you developed bursitis around the knee. There are small fluid filled sac like spaces called bursae around the knee joint. When fluid gets collected in them due to inflammation, it is called bursitis which is usually a painful condition. Appearance of lymphnodes might be due to a different reason.It is important for you to get the lymphnode enlargement areas scanned by ultrasound and then get a biopsy done form one of them to look for any signs of disease. In most probability these will be infective lymphnodes. However since your cousin had a lymphoma, it is best to get checked in detail. Lymphoma is a rare possibility though. Please do not worry. ","I am a 20 year old female who use to be very athletic. I started getting sharp pains and what seemed like a fluid build up around the knee area so I had to cut way back on the sports. It s almost been a year now that I have noticed the lymph nodes on my upper & lower back, neck, armpit and calf area are swollen and sometimes very painful. (The worst being the ones under my shoulder blades.) What could be causing this? My cousin had lymphoma cancer and my mom has had breast cancer twice. Are these things I should be worrying about?" -24230,My asthmatic mother's X-ray is negative for TB. What else this could be?,"Hi. I have checked the attached report, along with the data you provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother has COPD which is a chronic obstructive lung disease due to changes in the lung with age and due to smoking. In COPD the air is entrapped inside the lung with difficulty to get it out, so the oxygenation is impaired. Thus the patient becomes hypoxic with frequent exacerbations in winter with any infection of the lung. The infiltrates found in the right lung are due to pneumonia. The treatment includes inhalers regularly with antibiotics and long-term home oxygen therapy may be required if certain criteria are found. To identify the stage, I need to see her oxygen saturation in room air and arterial blood gas test. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor, My mother has asthma as she used to smoke and live near roads. Her X-ray showed that trachea is in the midline, the cardiac shadow is not enlarged, pulmonary vasculatures are not prominent, hemidiaphragm is flattened, costophrenic sulci are blunted, right lower lung infiltrates present and pneumonia entertain. Please correlate clinically. Emphysematous changes are also considered. The last X-ray was negative for tuberculosis. She was using Ventolin as nebulizer three to four months back." -50106,"What causes chest tightness, breathlessness and mild headache?","Hello,In my opinion, you have two problems with your heart, one that will be treated with a pacemaker (that you call small heart monitor), that would be a blockade in your case because if it were A-fib, you must take medications for anticoagulation.The second is that chest pain, that would come from problems with your heart arteria. There is no connection between using your medications and pain aggravation. Seems that your second problem is becoming more dangerous. If you have chest pain, you should go to the emergency room.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Anila Skenderi ","Thank you. I am seeing a cardiologist, because I sometimes have incidents of chest constriction, discomfort, sometimes lightheadedness (and now on Losartan I seem to have that every morning). These episodes pass in 10-15 minutes, but they leave me feeling weak. I ve had high blood pressure for several years and have been taking Atorvastatin and Metoprol, now also Losartan. I fear a real heart attack or stroke. This past week I had a chemical stress test and will find out next Friday if it revealed the cause of my condition. I also will let the doctors implant a very small heart monitor under my skin in two weeks. I just hope I last that long! I am really worried. My cardiologist thinks it s either A-fib or a blockage. Neither sounds very good. I haven t passed out yet, but about a month ago one of my constrictive events resulted in a dimming situation. After 3 Nitrostats and putting my head on my knees, I recovered, but that is the episode that got me referred to the cardiologist I m now seeing. Of course I ll be interested in your opinion.Thank you again. - Helene Langtry" -14918,Will scar reopening after surgery cause urinary problem in hypospadias patient?,"Hi. I have gone through your query. I would like to know a few more details. You mentioned stage 1 surgery was performed two years back. When was the second stage done? Did he complain of any urinary problems after surgery? The most likely cause is an infection given his history is surgery, now that infection has been ruled out, other factors like bleeding from the surgical site have to be checked out. It is also possible that this may be totally unrelated to surgery, young children do sometimes get blood in the urine due to unexplained causes or calcium in urine, but given the history of surgery, the factors related to that have to be ruled out first. Yes, it is possible to get a stricture after hypospadias repair, and that can also cause bleeding due to high pressure during urination, and it has to be checked out, even if there are no complaints. If it is established that it is a stricture, then the treatment will vary according to the location and severity. It can be endoscopic or repeat surgery or sometimes just dilatation would suffice. It is impossible to predict, without knowing the actual details about the previous surgery and without evaluation of the child now as to what treatment he will need. ","Hello doctor, My son is 5 years old. He is born with hypospadias and had a stage 1 surgery to fix it back two years back. Everything went well so far. However, the following symptoms are now showing up. From the last week, he started to complain when passing urine saying it was stinging him. We went to GP and urine sample showed no infection. Since yesterday, drips of blood are there in his urine. We went to A and E and urine still showed no infection. However, the doctor advised seeing GP tomorrow to get a referral to a Urologist. The doctor is not sure what this could be due to mentioned that a scar could have reopened? Antibiotics prescribed to avoid potential infection? Could you please give us your feedback on these symptoms and let us know what kind of intervention is likely to happen if a complication was established? If it was a buildup of scar tissues or a urethral stricture for example, how would you treat it? We are deeply concerned as the first surgery was so painful and intense." -668,I am 37 years old and getting twice a month. Am I facing fertility issue?,"Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your hormone levels are normal. I would like to know more about your menstrual cycle. Is it this month or every month you are getting frequent periods? I would like to get you a ultrasound pelvis done. ","Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old unmarried female, with no sexual activity. I have been experiencing problem in periods that I have got the period twice a month in the last month, without any pain, and scanty period. My FSH is 8.29 miu/ml, LH is 7.69 miu/ml, prolactin 7.6 ng/ml, testosterone, total 18.6 ng/dl, TSH ultrasensitive 4.470 uiU/ ml. Usually my cycle is 35 days, with three to five days period, and I experience pain too. I am worried because I am getting married soon and becoming infertile. I want to have my own babies. I have attached my today's blood reports (third day of period)." -200643,Could the stuffy nose and cough be due to Bronchitis or sinus problem?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your infant have symptoms of sleeplessness and running nose which occurs due to upper respiratory infection bacterial or viral. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist/Pediatrician once and get it examined. Doctor may order certain test like nose or throat culture and test , blood test and swab test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other condition like viral infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants. Give child plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. You can put nasal drops as it will give relief by opening of sinuses. Mild steam inhalation can be given.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Sir my baby is feeling sort sleep, she is only 5 months old, she is not having good sleep, slight running nose is observed. Should I give her coriminc drop or nasal drops. What is the recommended dose for above medicines and how long it can be used." -53334,Suggest treatment for low blood pressure and tiredness,"Hi,When there is a cardiac arrest and brain doesn't receive enough oxygen for some period, it is damaged. And there can be some complications after the resuscitation. Therapeutical hypothermia makes the brain work slower, it prevents damage and gives the brain some time to recover. Take care.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan ","Is theraputic hypothermia still useful to a paitent who had suffered from a cardiac arrest 12 hours before? he was jogging, then came in side, had cardiac arrest, his wife tried (and failed) to perform cpr, then cops came and perform cpr, then ambulance arrived and used a aed/ defib to bring him back, they said he's been dead around 5 minutes. he was taked to the hostpital, and when he arrived could breath on his own. when putting a tube down his throat, he was able to move his arm in protest. he has been out since then. could theraputic hypothermia still work?" -166505,Suggest remedy for body pain and joint swelling,"Hello,I have studied your case and I can assure you that you will be fine soon as knee replacement is very successful surgery. I would recommend you to take a new x rays of the knee joint and show it to a knee replacement specialist. if there is any wrong placement of implant then it can be diagnosed with this. Some time there can be clot in calf and that can cause such pain so for this you need to get examined by a doctor. Also take calcium and vitamin d regularly. I hope this will solve your problem. let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks ","hi i need a new knee but i am told i am too young BUT i have pain at the back of my leg in the calf i carnt pull me toes up without it being really painfull i struggle to walk feels like cramp also my leg is now 2 inchs bigger than my other leg , all i keep getting from the doctors is pain killers which dont work .can you help ? i have had this 7 mth now never free of pain .mel" -125852,"Intense stomach pain, face feels hot followed by sweating on face and neck. Causes ?","Dear Denae, hello. According to your symptoms you are having severe intestinal infection. Blood in stool and pain abdomen are indicative of that. You should take antibiotic and antiamoebic treatment after taking consultation with your doctor. Please have your stool examined. For confirmation of pregnancy, have pregnancy card test or blood Beta HCG level. Hope this is useful to you. Thanks and take care. ","Last night I ate some chicken alfredo from an italian place and later began throwing up and having stomach pains. I thought I might have gotten food poisioning, but through the night I kept having pains like I needed to go to the bathroom, but when I did blood just came out. The pain I m having is right below my belly button and is kinda like menstreul cramps . Also I had sex almost two weeks ago so I don t know if I could be pregnant or not." -43306,Suggest treatment for psoriasis between fingers and thumb joints,these are the post inflammatory hypopigmentation marks left behind after healing of your psoriatic lesions.nothing to worry about ,"Hi, Im 19 years old and i already have psorisis.. i've had it for about 10 years now and its under control and not to bad. But just recently i've been getting light small spots all over my back,chest and stomach... i have no idea what they could be! I'm just worried really, could it be anything really serious?" -95315,What causes lumps and pain in neck and arm?,"Hi,Good Evening.Thanks for the query to HCM.I studied it in depth and I understood your health concerns.-Causes -for lumps with bruising on biceps and arm-1- Mostly it appears to be -URTICARIA ? HIVES due to IU-idiopathic Urticaria.2-You need not be concerned but be cautious to treat them to reduce their discomfort and ill health.3-Thus a Physician would fix the causes of the lumps .Dont get scared and uneasy,but be cautious and act fast.Hope this would help you a lot to relieve you.Wish you fast recovery-and healthy life.Wellcome to HCM with more queries till you are satisfied.Have a Good Day...!!Dr.SAVASKAR M.N.M.S.GENL-CVTS,Super specialist and Senior Consultant-and Expert in Non-Curable-Disease therapy for Cancer,Asthma,etc,Rejuvenation therapy and Tissue failure -reversal therapies. ",My husband had a huge bruise on his bicep area that had a huge lump in it and it has started to go away and now he has one on the same arm on his forearm area that is once again a huge bruised area with a lump. Any reason to be concerned about this? -253058,Can foreplay cause pregnancy?,"if you take my view I would advice you to confirm your pregnancy by a urine pregnancy test after one week of intercourse because white discharge dosen't mean that she is pregnant, also a confirmatory test would be a ultrasound test ","hi....me and my girlfrined had unprotected sex 3 days ago, and that night she had a running nose, and fever and sore throat....i went the next day to see her, she was having a whitish liquid coming from inside her vagina.....is there any chance that she is pregnant" -6222,I am having bad headaches for about six months. What it could be?,"Hello. From your symptoms, I feel that you are suffering from Migraine. A migraine is a form of headache which most commonly affects young females. It gets worse when you have stress, lack of sleep, or gets triggered by some particular food or smell. But the problem is, there is no test to confirm Migraine, it is a clinical diagnosis. Also, diagnosis can be confirmed if you respond to Migraine treatment very well. My suggestion is to start your Migraine treatment. You observe for two weeks, if you are finding a good relief, then you shall continue the same medications, and it would confirm Migraine as your diagnosis. But in these two weeks, if there is no improvement, then we shall evaluate for certain other causes like cervical radiculopathy, trigeminal Neuralgia, etc. So start tablet Sibelium (Flunarizine) 10 mg every night after dinner for one month. You can continue tablet Excedrin migraine (Acetaminophen, Asprin, and caffeine) whenever you get an attack. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. I have been having bad headaches for about six months now. They happen in very specific areas (top right of my head, top left of the neck). I could probably trace a quarter-sized circle around the area of pain. The pain radiates down the side of my face and even into my neck and sometimes affects my vision. They hurt terribly. I thought I was having an aneurysm. I get the pain only once in a week or two. They usually were gone within the hour, and I am better with Excedrin Migraine, but sometimes the pain comes back. I do not drink alcohol, caffeine, smoke, or take any medication regularly. The pain does not seem to happen at a particular time of day or during my menstrual cycle. Please help." -51728,What causes fluctuations in the bp and chest discomfort?,"Hello. welcome to HCM. After a heart attack, the muscles of the corresponding area of the heart get damaged. The body activated is compensatory processes to make up for this damage. But it ends up remodelling the heart structure leading to enlargement and dilatation of the heart. Drugs like ramipril and cardiocor inhibit this remodelling of the heart and hence are prescribed in your case and not for high blood pressure. Additionally drugs of cardiocor group slow down the heart rate. This increases the filling of the heart during relaxing phase thereby increasing the amount of blood pumped by the heart in the contracting phase. So these medicines are started for benefit of the heart and not blood pressure. You have to continue taking them for long term duration. At some point your doctor may keep you on only one of these drugs. at least one of them will continue for life long. Wishing you good health. Regards ",hello.i had a heart attack 5yrs ago.i am 50 yrs old now.i have been taking ramipril and cardicor even though i have never had problems with my blood pressure before during or after the attack.how much longer will i have to keep taking these pills.regards craig. -186774,Is a bone and CAT scan prior to bladder cancer surgery normal?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.Adenocarcinoma of colon do have genetic tendency but not as much as testis and prostate and breast cancer have.So no ned to worry much.I am giving you some investigation s that you should regularly get done once in a year.1. Stool for occult blood2. Ultrasound of abdomen3. CEA level4. Colonoscopy Eat healthy, avoid junk food and drink plenty of fluids. No need to worry much. ","My father was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the colon with mucin-secreting signet ring cells with malignancy, at the age of 63 and was immediately advised to undergo surgical resection, but unfortunately passed away 3 days after surgery due to cardiac arrest. He did not have any other medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or such. I am 36 years old and I am worried if this is a genetic condition and will I be inheriting it? Please advise what precautions I should take." -87617,Suggest treatment for gall stones,"HelloDiffuse heterogeneous echotexture of the liver with mild fatty liver may indicate liver parenchymal disease.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.It may be due to fatty changes in liver in your case.You may need few more investigations like liver function test,lipid profile and ultrasound of abdomen.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","I got my result today it says.Diffuse heterogeneous echotexture of the liver, suggesting underlying hepatocellular disease and mild fatty liver infiltration, no sonographic evidence of a focal hepatic lesion is seen. It tells me to loose 10 lbs in 3 months and a low fat diet. On another note I had hep C and was treated for it and told it was no longer a PROLBLEM. I have no idea what this letter means can you explain it to me like a 10 year old, my doctor is not available and I m worried" -69242,Suggest treatment for bug bite,"Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you when some of the content of our abdomen come out of the potential weak space of our body muscle is called as hernia. There are various type of hernia. I suspect in your uncle it is hiatal hernia. It causes pain, burning & respiratory difficulty. The definitive cure for this condition is surgery. Visit a nearby surgeon he will guide you further regarding the surgery. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ","hi, this is anbu from tamilnadu, my uncle have some stomack problem from last month,after he consult with local doctor they told we hope it may due to hernial problem. please can us tell wat is it?& wat are the symt for it & how we need to rectify it plz do assist us???" -179440,"Sweating limbs, breathlessness, trembling, fear to go outside, muscle pain, palpitations. Help","welcome to HCM!I have read your query carefully and from my clinical experince I can say that you should see a neurologist, get a scan of your spine.The problems you mentioned and the accident seem to be related. So, please fix an appointment with the doctor and get your self examined.#### Avoid any strenuous movement, avoid pulling weight, and bending to much till you seek treatment.Only after proper tests, one can give appropriate drugs.Hoep you get well soonfeel free to ask more queries if you have Dr. Manisha Gopal ",I got whiplash from a suv running into me at 38mph six days ago and about 4days ago have noticed my right toe on the left side has had a numbing sensation and I m concerned they might be related. Is this possible and what type of doctor should I have take a look at it. I also want to add that at the time of the accident my lower back near tail bone was extremely sensitive. Thank you and I look forward to your reply -231033,Suggest treatment for itchy blister on the scrotum,"HelloThanks for query.Itching ,redness and soreness of the foreskin and glans s mostly due to fungal infection of genitals.Please take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with anti fungal medications Fluconazole twice daily with topical anti fungal cream for local application . Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Dr.Patil. ",Sir top side skin of my pennis get splittted and shown red colour( like our lips split in cold area ) There is little red sour and itching before 6 mnth . I consult a doctor and i using a cream and tablet . But now it seems serious. I very tensed . Pls help me -195924,What causes child to pass hard and dry stools?,"hi, i have gone through your question and understand your concerns. if your child has bleeding at other sites for example skin then you should see a doctor and get her blood test done to rule out viral hemmorhagic fevers. ",My 5 yr old child has had fever for about 5 days. The lowest 99.3F the highest 102.9 F. He had a runny nose and also coughing. Every other four hours we give tylenol and the Ibroprofin 7mL per dose. This moring he woke up and threw up and the toliet was bloody and his nose was bleeding. We also have been giving him cold medicine as well. What should i do? Continue or stop? -79418,Suggest treatment for the protein traces in the urine,HelloYou have normal eGFR value.Normally it is 60 or more. EGFR is used to screen and detect early kidney damage and to monitor kidney status.In both the results there is slight variation in eGFR and this is acceptable.Low eGFR number may suggest kidney disease.It is good that your thyroid status is normal now.Your kidney also appears normal.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ,I have recently ceased Amiodorone as it was affecting my organs. Blood test showed Thryoid at 8.9 but 5 weeks late with retest that is now 4.1 so nbot worried about thyroid. Kidneys showed normal except EFGR was 81 on retest 5 weeks later it has got worse and is now 78. what does this mean -240195,What causes yawning excessively and lack of concentration?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. There is no reason to split up due to this behavior. Your boy friend is just doing normal sexual excesses. This could be due to lack of sexual activities. Talk to him and understand his mind. Once you talk, and actively indulge in sex, his such behavior shall cease.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",my boyfriend that i have been w/ for 13 yrs just started doing this in his sleep he dont touch himself butyou and tell by the sounds and movements that he makes that he is having sex in his sleep and does it for hrs and dont even no that he is doning it. so my question is why? please help e before we split up because of this -246540,Suggest remedy for persistent severe abdominal pains,"Hello, As the ultrasound is fine the possible causes will be costochondritis and muscular pain. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I have been having pain located between my rib cage and when the pain is moderate or sharp it goes to my back. I just had ultrasound done to check my stomach and pancreatitis for problems. It came back showing nothing. I don t know about my blood test yet. But the doctor is not ruling out my heart. Pain seems to be in the wrong place I think. Is it possible -168892,Suggest treatment for bruised tailbone,"Hi,Thanks for your query.Your description suggests that you are getting cramps in the calf muscles.Cramps are painful spasms in a muscle and are often caused by overuse, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies.Following measure will help-*Drink fluid-An electrolyte imbalance can be the cause of muscle spasms, so rehydrating with an electrolyte drink can help restore balance.*Stretch the affected muscle with a mild, static stretch.*Use ice to numb the pain in a cramp, reducing inflammation and allowing the muscle to relax.*Bring the affected muscle into a relaxed position and apply direct compression to the cramp.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","I had just woke up Thursday morning and started feeling a leg cramp on the inside back of my right calve. I flexed my foot toward me instead of pointing and it went hard and made a loud POP (just like a Champagne Cork), I then couldn t walk or put pressure on it and when I applied ICE it started cramping worse. I managed to get enough relaxation to drive home and then I couldn t walk at all by 6pm. I couldn t touch or rub it and when you touched the skin it felt warm in the area of the cramp.....today (Friday) I can touch it, but its still warm, and I can walk but the entire area between the bottom of the knee to just above the ankle on the back inner side of the right leg....." -181747,"Lightheadness, unconsciousness, signs of epilepsy, vertigo. Had EEG and brain scan. Help?","Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic These changes may be age-related / you have not mentioned your age. There is nothing to worry and they have nothing to do with your injury Any investigation must be correlated with symptoms and signs - if you have any, you ought to see a neurologist Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck ","I sufferred a concussion 6 months ago. I was struck toward the back upper right side of my head by a 40# falling object while I was bending down. I have just received my MRI report that was taken 10 days after incident. Could you please help desipher the results. It states: There are 3 nonspecific 2.5 - 3mm punctate foci of T2 signal prolongations in the right cerebral hemisphere conforming to the right sylvian fissure on image #12 of series 501, and the right periatrial region on images #14 and #15 of series 501. A 1 mm punctate focus in the left frontal white matter on image #21 is noted. These are nonspecific and my merely represent perivascular spaces, although residua of old microischemic change of prior vasospastic induced migrane phenomenon could appear similarly. They are not in a typical location for primary denyelination/multiple sclerosis. They do not appear typical for diffuse axonal injury of appearance or location." -163291,Need treatment for pain in the shin,"Hi it is a very common practice to insert wires in to bone to hold the reduction of bone.The purpose of wires is only to hold them till the fracture unites . once the fracture unites , the wires are removed.Generally the wires are removed in Office with or without local anesthesia. And Don't worry-- it does not cause any pain during removal ","Hi. Sorry to bother you. I m currently 33 wks pregnant and I had a fall four weeks ago today, I broken left wrist quite badly and had to have it manipulated twice and surgery which resulted in having two kwires in place. I go next Tuesday to check my wires ad have some X-rays and they said they may be able to remove them. I m really worried as I have a rubbish pain threshold. I m only taking paracetamol at the minute due to being pregnant. Just the thought of having them removed scares me as well as the recovery period afterwards. I want to be able to function after the cast comes off. Thank you for reading." -219608,Pain in lower jaw upto ear. No help from prescribed ibuprofen and Tylenol. History of tooth extraction. Help,"Hi,As now higher antibiotic is given, wait for 1-2 days more to start its effect.Along with antibiotic take anti-inflammatory medicine as well to control pain and inflammation.Do antiseptic gargles.Ok and take care. ","Good Evening Dr. Chakraborty, I had a last top molar extracted last Tuesday do to a severe toothache. I have extreme swelling, tingling, bad taste and huge white spots where the tooth was extracted. The jaw is stiffer than normal, cannot eat well, some swelling on the cheek, jaw pain and major discomfort. The dentist gave me antibiotic after the extraction which obviously did not work. Saw the Dentist again Monday and he prescribed a 'stronger' antibiotic. At this point, there is no relief. I am concerned that this infection will travel as I have a sore throat already. What should I do? Should I be concerned. I feel horrible, tired and totally uncomfortable. Thanks for your advice." -21762,Can masturbation result in itching of penis?,Hi. The changes are due to irritation with soap as well as due to frequent rubbing. Any soothing and moisturizing cream or lotion would help to resolve. Were there any white patches to suggest fungal infection? Did you have any sexual contact recently to suspect any infections? We cannot rule out the possibility of superimposed fungal infection as the fungus is usually present in that area. Trauma to the mucous membranes helps their proliferation leading to worsening of the symptoms. The possibility of any other STD (sexually transmitted diseases) appears to be less if you did not have any recent sexual encounters. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, While masturbating in the shower with soap, I had a slight itch at the bottom left side of the penile meatus. I continued to masturbate in the next two days, and the tip became very irritated. I have been treating an irritated penile gland (feels like sandpaper at the tip when rubbing against clothes) with an antifungal cream for about 14 days. It is 98 % gone. There is no discharge or pain or itching when urinating or ejaculation. I live in a place with high heat and humidity. I also have a lot of sweating during sports-related activity. Is this a fungal infection or could it be something else?" -199438,What causes fever and headache in a child?,"Hello. I just read through your question. It is possible that there may be a small hole in the eardrum releasing the flyid. This is usually not concerning as the eardrum heals very quickly and efficiently. If it continues beyond 48 hours, I recommend getting reexamined by the doctor. ","Hi there, my 9 mth old baby girl was just into see a doctor yesterday due to she is teething and thought she may have had a fever and ear infection, only one ear was red is what the doctor said. The doctors gave us some ear numbing drops to help with the ear infection. Today my daughter has green liquid coming out of the ear and the medicine is clear that goes into her ear? any help would be great.. thanks you" -13736,Can Aleve and Goody's powder cause stomach upset?,Hi. Sorry to hear about your headache. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I recently had a migraine, so I took two tablets of Aleve. It did not work, so I took Goody's powder, but the pain was still there, so I took another one. The migraine pain has gone, but my stomach seems to be upset." -253806,What possibilities are there to have normal delivery after 2 c sections ?,"Hi,It is advisable for you to take the HCG injection tomorow morning.HCG is given to cause release of the egg from the follicle so that it can fertilised. The size of the first follicle is good enough for rupture ,so the HCG to trigger egg release is a correct advise.Hope this helps.Regards. ","hye, this is mrs sana ali i want to ask im on clomid cycle ive taken 50mg clomid for 5days now at day 12th i went for scan i had 3 follicles one is 2.2*2.4 second is 1.9*2.0 and 3rd is 1.1*1.5 my doctor want me to take hcg shot tommorrow early morning but im not satisfied ive no other guidence please tell me will it be fine if i`ll get that shot tommorrow and my biggest follicle will grow more or what?????????/" -41912,Suggest remedy for excessive hair loss,hello dear gone through your problem.....u didnot mention about your age /sex....anyways improve your diet ........try to do some meditation and yoga......have lots of fruits ....avoid alcohal nd smoking if you do so .............eat lots of protien as they are the building blocks for hair ........... ,"My hair is breaking off in the front and has a very weird texture. It started on one side and now some of the hair is growing back, now the same thing is happening on the other side. I have been to a dermatologist and they didn t have a clue as to what was wrong. My beautician is at a lose as to what is happening also. I am really concerned as to what is happening." -145383,What would be the cause of low blood platelet count?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you are asymptomatic, then any platelet count above 50000 is ok for you. There is no need to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","How critical is a platelet count of 90? What is the best 1st effort to raise the count? Mine as been stable forever, but has now changed at age 76. I am on MANY prescribed meds for blood pressure, acute arthritus and mild high blood sugar. I take about 20-25 meds daily! I am otherwise very healthy and very active. Thanks" -101283,"Being a tobacco addict, what is the lump in bottom gum on tongue side?","Hi. There is a lump. If you are very young , this may not be a cancer.If you are old and have some bad habits , consider the possibility of cancer. But many times this may be a small simple cyst. If you have doubts , please get this checked by an ENT Specialist. ","I have a small lump inside my left cheek, I can only feel it when i use my thumb a pointer finger to squeeze the inside & outside of my cheek at the same time. My left cheek is also tingling slightly around the area, but there is no pain or feeling other than the tingling. What could be the cause and is it most likely some form of mouth cancer?" -72730,Suggest treatment for getting conceived?,Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.0 sperm count should be investigated with color dopppler ultrasound of scrotum to rule out varicocele and to see vascularity of testes.I would advise to consult urologist for further management and to rule out any past infection which might damage testicular functions.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. ,"In My husband semen analysis report its show zero sperm count is it a serious issues. his report shows as below Quantitly 2ml, colour-grey white, coagulum- present, liquefaction time- 30mins, pH-8.5, blood- present, fructose- positive, Total sperm count- 00millions/ml actively motile - 00% sluggish - 00% Non-Motile - 00% Normal Morphology - 00% Abnormal Morphology - 00% Pus cells - loaded RBC : 1-2/HPF Epithelial cells : 3-4/HPF Others - Nil" -138489,Suggest remedies for mid-buttocks pain that radiates to the knee,Hi a cold due to virus can be accompanied by a backache due to muscle pain. Take a paracetamol tablet as and when required along with local pain killer creams--regards ,"I thought I had a cold, however I have pain in my lower back, could this be from my cold. I normally stretch in the morning to keep flexibility in my back. I did not have the pain while doing this. It wasn t until I awoke that the back pain started." -241381,My husband is reacting so seriously for silly things,"Hi,I can understand the phase that you are going through. Cipramil (Citalopram) is just one of the options for treating generalised anxiety disorder. However, if there is no response to 20 mg dose, there are two options: increase in dose or switch to some other agent. If I would had been your psychiatrist, I would have hiked the dose initially and see its effect. If still there was no response, i would have switched to some other agents, may be some other Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors like Sertraline or paroxetine. Other agents will include venlafaxine. The choice of the new agent will depend on your symptoms, age and any other medical illness. You can discuss these options with your psychiatrist.best wishes. ","I have generalised anxiety disorder,and want to return to work am on cipromil 20mg,have been on it for about 4 weeks now and seem to be getting more anxious any other medications that will allow me to work without the anxiety and without feeling sleepy at work .please your help would be appreciated louise" -229388,What is the treatment for fistula in the scrotum?,helloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have posted you have what is called as Jack Itch.(Fungal Infection of Skin)Use topical anti fungal ointment like Mecanozole for local application twice daily .Wash the entire genital area and affected part of the body with warm water twice daily before application of ointment .Ensure to wash your inner wares in boiling hot water mixed with anti septic solution Dettol .It should get cured within a week .Dr.Patil. ,"Hello Doctor , I am a 22 yr old Male having a fit and healthy life. About a couple months ago, I slept with a wet underwear on and have developed some extremely itchy, red colored rashes around my groin . Earlier i ignored it thinking they might subside with time. but this hasnt been the case. The rash has grown to my thighs, scrotum and even till the base of my penis. This has become a serious problem with me nowadays. its affecting my social life a lot because i cant stop scratching sometimes, even in public. please suggest me some good remedy" -204711,How to cure fever & rash on the upper back ?,"premature baby have difficulty in breast feeding , you can express your milk and give by spoon. the advantage of this type of feeding is that your milk production will continue and when baby grow she will take directly from your breast. if your milk production is less then you can temperately give Lactodex LBW. do not forget to give calcium and vit D supplement i like to have more information regarding the baby. what was her birth weight and present weight. was she admitted at time of birth, if yes duration of admission and discharge weight . ","As my prematurely born baby is not taking my breastmilk properly, so please advise if I can continue giving Lactodex LBW feed along with little breast milk. Are there any side effects? Current age of my baby who was born in 33rd week, is 5.5 weeks. Thanks" -60555,What causes intense lower back pain long after treating UTI?,"As a southamerican doctor I can tell you that the recommended oral treatment for malaria caused by P. facilparum (85% of cases) is Quinine Sulfate 10mg/kg every 8 hours per 3 to 7 days, that may be combined with Pyrimethamine sulfadoxine. This treatment must be indacated and supervised by a proffessional after valoration. ",my future husband had to go to south africa for his job we live in colorado he is very sick with malaria we at this moment are haveing issues with our bank account so we dont have funds to pay the doctors and they wont start his treatment until the receive the money is there a way to send him the things he needs for the treatments asap. they had to stop all the work he is doing there because of this hes the boss -100868,What causes pus-filled boils all over the body?,"Hi welcome to healthcare magic forum,Looks like you are having bursitis or may be effusion or early arthritic changes requires needle examination for diagnosis, get a FNAC=fine needle aspiration cytology and X-Ray knee or if needed ultrasound to confirm. Regards,Thanks. ",I have had a swollen left knee for over a week doctor put me on voltaren for inflammation but I still cannot kneel on my knee and now I have a marble size hard lump protruding on my knee cap and it s very sore and tender no injury to my leg has accured -153609,How can severe shoulder pain after an injury be treated?,"Hello, As per your history, it may be due to dermatitis. For that you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally. You can take tablet loratidine for itching. Avoid harsh cosmetic products like soap. Avoid sweating. Use loose cotton clothes. Maintain proper hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician ","Hi I ve had this rash on my legs back of my arms and back it doesn t burn it doesn t itch I had a fever for 2 days it would break when I took ibuprofen,it seem like every other day I would get a stiff neck on the right side only and my legs my joints would hurt when I would wake up and try to walk I could barely move and I would have a bad day the next day I would be fine,I already had leg joint pain before this rash which I have had now for 8 days. When I first noticed it I was in the bath and I seen it on my legs which I thought it was spider bites.Now it s looks bigger flat red spot on a few has puss but it doesn t ooze out ,I ve noticed that I a few more show up everyday on my upper legs ,my husband says it looks like my back seems better.Do you know what is causing this and should I go to the hospital? Thank you,XXXX" -38780,"Acne on back,home remedies tried,now using Glyco-6 creme.any advice ?",hi there. acne of the back is difficult to get rid of easily. what you should do is 1. use salicylic acid body wash twice a day 2. session of IPL every 3 to 4 weeks 3. microdermabrasions for dark spots 4. avoid oily junk food 5.no oil over body 6. red acne spots need cream clobetasole+ momet combination 7. may need to take doxy 200 twice a day for 2 weeks. then see the effect. all the best. ,"greetings doctor........ iam suffering from back acne from a few months......iam taking much personal cleanliness yet i see no decrease in acne......first i tried natural remedies like baking soda ,lemon, honey etc....the real problem is the acne left scars.....i am very fair and so those brown scars are highly visible on my back....finally iam trying Glyco-6 cream from a couple of days.....is it enough or shall i go for higher concentrated glycolic acid....also suggest me other efficient remedies to remove the scars.......i hope ur suggestions make my back scar-free....." -156537,Which medication is best for rheumatoid problems?,"Hi, It is very difficult to diagnose superior labrum tear without MRI. It does not require much treatment except pain killers SOS since it does not obstruct any movement. So go ahead and resume your work. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",I have a superior labrum tear. I am 55 years old and I am employed as a pre-k teachers aide. I was told by a surgeon today that I did not need surgery and gave me a shot and told me to go back to physical therapy. To return to work with no restrictions. Should I get a second opinion? -174740,Suggest treatment for autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord,"Hi ,mispronounciation and slurring of speech cab be due to broca area dysfunction .Causes need to be evaluated. You are advised to do MRI brain and to consult neurologist .Thanks ","I notice that I am sometimes mis pronouncing my words and even slurring a bit. I don t have any other symptoms, no headaches, vision impairment, or loss of balance, just speech problems. I am getting a bit concerned as my pronunciation of the words seem to be the biggest issue..." -148481,What are normal blood levels?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,Most common cause of low red blood cell count is blood loss.Blood loss can be acute or chronic.Acute blood loss occurs during trauma or injury, Blood loss can be internal i.e. blood is lost in the body cavities or blood loss can be external i.e. outside body.Blood loss can be chronic. Chronic blood loss is loss of small amounts of blood over long period of time.Consult your treating doctor to look for these causes of blood loss.Recovery or treatment of these conditions lead to recovery of red cell mass.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ",My grandfather had a stroke on May 24. He s been in the hospital since slowly recovering. He was due to have a feeding tube put in tomorrow and today they said his red blood count was low. Was wondering what the possible cause of this could be? He s only been on ivee fluids since the stroke. -133032,What causes skin rash?,"hi, yes you can be allergic to rubber band but for its removal you should take the opinion of your treating surgeon, i think your respiratory symptoms should be managed by proper use of antihistaminic, mast cells stabilisers, leukotrene antagonist , steroidal drugs , beta agonist and oxygen under medical supervision. take care. ","I had my veins banded 4 weeks ago due to chirriosis. Ever since then, I have been coughing every day and my throat is still sore. My doctor wants to do the procedure again next week. I am afraid to have it done while my throath is hurting. Why the rush? 3 days after the procedure was done, I had to go to the emergency room due to unable to stop coughing. I was there for 10 hours. They had to give me breathing treatments every two hours because I was wheezing. I have never had breathing problems before. I have not stopped coughing for one day since. Could this mean that I am allergic to the rubber bands? Should I put it off for awhile?" -173118,What causes severe dizziness while laying down and getting up?,"Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!I reviewed carefully your father's MRI report and would explain that it indicates: 1- small vessel disease, which is related to uncontrolled hypertension, or other cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, alcohol,), etc. For this reason, it is necessary taking daily aspirin 80mg (if no contraindications) and follow a healthy lifestyle, be active, control better high blood pressure and dyslipidemia, etc. 2- a subarachnoidal cyst, which should be evaluated better. For this reason, I recommend performing a brain MRI with gadolinium enhancement and consulting with a neurosurgeon. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida ","Hello Doctor I wanted to views of my Dad's ""MRI of brain with MRS"". The findings are as below: Celebral hemispheres are showing multiple small chronic ischaemic foci at bilateral frontal & parietal subcortical sas well as deep white matter regions producing no mass effect. Note also a well defined ovoid cyst (measuring about 4.0 cm X 2.1 cm X 3.0 cm having signal pattern corresponding to that of CSF) at right parieto occipital parasagittal white matter producing no perifocal oedema but there is mild compression on right occipital horn. Is it possible to guide us what can be next step and also which kind specialist we should consult now. Thanks & regards Dhurandhar" -135099,Itchy swollen spots on the body. Getting treated with steroids. How to avoid this?,"Hello, thanks for the query to H .C. M. I would like to say one thing that you are a patient of ""CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS "" Besides there are asthma, hypothyroidism etc. It is presumed that you are taking the treatment of above mentioned diseases. Now your's query is that there is numbness and tingling sensation in legs also and that is the cause of concern. Since you have so many illnesses so it is natural that you have anxiety, tension. In my opinion you please get in blood examination for blood sugar. M R I is also suggestive of affected parts. Good luck Dr. HET ","43yr old female 5'4 195pds and losing. history of hypothyriodism ,asthma, ulmer tendenitus, neck pain with tinglng and numbness down arms and legs. MRI Impressions 1]degenative spodylosis w/mild disc space narrowing at c 5-6 and c6-7 levels with posterior left paracentral disc hernalations noted at both levels indenting the anterior thecal sac w/spinal cord narrowing resulting in mild cord inpengement. 2] Bulging disc at c2-3 thru c4-5 levels indenting the anterior thecal sac with mild spinal carnel narrowing and no cord impingment. 3] Straightening of cervical lordosis with mild cervicothracic sediosis. 4]Lobulated thyroid contour noted incedentally as cliniclly indicaited. fogive spelling i was a dog groomer for 20yrs for a reason ." -51037,What can cause hearing severe heartbeat outside the body?,"Good day to you. Thanks for your query. Check your grandmother blood sugar also although she is not diabetic. Also check her Blood pressure while sitting and again while standing to see if there is drop in her Blood pressure. Is she taking any blood pressure medication?Ask her to take some rest and again check her blood pressure after half hour. If still she is having same complaints, consult some doctor to get her examined. ","is any doctor online now?my grandma says she is dizzy ...i took her blood pressure and its 158 with 90, pulse 75, which is her usual blood pressure- i told her to lay down and hydrate herself.. do i need to worry further? i can also add that she is 75, no diabetes, a little overweight." -227163,Will Benadryl help with hives and heavy breathing?,"hi.welcome to healthcare magic.i understand your problem.my opinion is that,1.avoid stress.2.sleep for about 8 hours in a day.3.avoid alcohol intake, cigarette smoking etc.,4.take nutritious foods.avoid junk foods.5.himcolin gel application on penis before intercourse will help you to get good erection.other measures like intake of sildenafil can be done only after consulting a sexologist.thank you.hope my answer will help you. ","My name is Curtis and I m having erection problems. They started around the ending of February and are continuing up until now, my doctor (PCP) keeps telling me I m fine and that I m healthy but hasn t touched on whats causing my Erection problem. I sometimes get morning erections and sometimes I don t get one, sometimes I might get a jolt of a erection but it dosent get fully erect just part way and its still soft not fully hard. If I masterbate sometime I can get an erection to a certain point but its still sorta soft an it go s away kinda fast when I stop messing with it." -154337,Suggest treatment for ganglion neuroma,"Hello, As this pain must be related to the muscle spasms. Doing hot water fermentation will help reduce the pains. Also, simple Strengthening and stretching exercises will help further reduction in the pain and avoid the abnormalities happening due to it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",hip hello so i have really bad pain in my right hip joint. both hips are in my sockets wied and it makes me walk with my feet pointing out but my right is driving me nut with pain yesterday i played softball and messed it up worse i can walk but it hurts and im wondering what could be wrong with it -48200,"How is Tizan and Citistar used to treat hypertension, hypothyroid and cholesterol?","Hello, I would explain that an enlarged right ventricle could be related to different possible causes, including a lung disorder or a shunt. I would like to directly review your cardiac ultrasound report in order to give a more professional opinion. I would also recommend performing a chest X-ray study and pulmonary function tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","Went to the cardiologist yesterday for a yearly ultrasound to check my tricuspid valve leak that they found last year for any changes. Well now they told me I have an enlarged right chamber ventricle. Is this dangerous and something to worry about? My doctor told me not to worry to much about it, just to come back in another year for another ultrasound. Please tell me what can cause this enlargement?" -233324,Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction,"Hello Thanks for writing to HCMYou are suffering from semen infection and low sperm motility.Infection is indicated by the presence of pus cells and occasional RBC in semen. Normally there shouldn't be any pus cells in semen.Infection may be due to prostatitis,UTI etc.You need antibiotics for infection.You need few more investigations like routine hemogram,Semen culture and sensitivity,RBS,Ultrasound of pelvis should be done.Trans rectal sonography of prostate can be done if needed.Proper antibiotics should be prescribed after culture and sensitivity report.Normal sperm motility should be at least 55%.You should do exercise and take nutritious food.You shouldn't wear tight underpants.Even if low sperm motility persists then you may need assisted fertilization techniques like IUI.Hope i have answered your query.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","I have semen test, can you analyze it doc if its normal.. if its abnormal what will i do to make it normal, like motility is 20 only, non progressive is 50 and 30 non motile, PUS is 1-3, RBC is 0-2, Spermatogenic cell is 2-3 and morphology is normal 70 and abnormal is 30." -140349,Suggest he treatment procedure for severe back pain,"considering your height and complaints, the pain most commonly appears due to an intervertebral instability inbetween your lumbar vertebraes, which could be a dislocation or an irritation of nerve root, or some chronic inflamation. I suggest an MRI lateral lumbar spine here, it will may the problem more clear. Consult an orthopedician after an MRI and avoid heavy weight lifing and rigorous exercise till a we have a diagnosis. A pain killer like tab voveron 75 mg as required can relieve the pain. ","Hi Doc, I am 51 yrs, male weighing 103kgs and 188cm height and have maintained a normal health until now. From the last four days I am having a severe lower back pain with the muscles contracting on every move I make. The pain is concentrated slightly above the hip at the back lower lumbar region . Hope I have explained well myself. Could you help me to acertain what this problem can be as I am really worried. Thanks KRISHNAN" -186554,Is pain behind ear in a patient with a history of cancer a matter of concern?,"Pancreatic cancer that has spread to any organ of the body outside the pancreas is stage 4 or last stage to begin with. In your mothers' case, it has spread to the liver and lungs and so is definitely, without a shred of doubt last stage. Last stage pancreatic cancer cannot be cured and has a very poor outcome and short life span. I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news but your mother doesnt have long to live. So i suggest that you give her the minimum possible discomfort and do not think of any active anti-cancer treatment. ","Hi Dr. Dorian Oana, my mum was diagnosed with terminal advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread to her liver and lungs. I have been caring from her.. which actually was healing for me cause I am so sad to lose her. I had to take her to palliative care because she is bed ridden now and then stopped being able to get up to go to the toilet. they wash her in bed and she uses a bed pan. I know I am in a bit of denial but is this the last stage… Thank you look forward to your reply. Milly" -218075,What could cause itchy patch below the lips?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, This could be due to infection in the tooth, i would suggest you to get a checku done take an IOPA x-ray of the region. At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Go for complete mouth scaling and polishing.Take care! ","on the upper left part of my jaw my gum is swollen around my tooth. the tooth itself is very sensitive, even when i drink water and it touches the tooth it hurts, and to make things worse i don't feel to well. i have this headache, sluggish feeling. what could it possibly be?" -241793,Will Effexor help me remain focused in new job?,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicLow mood, tiredness, sleep disorder and bad dream are towards underline depression and for that, you should consult a psychiatrist. You need few antidepressant and low dose benzodiazepine, that would help to maintain activity level and mood. It could be due to vitamin B12 deficiency. You can get it investigated and get treated.Thanks ","hi, according to test i have 32% of fats and 80% of lean in my body.i am asian . i am feeling lazy ,inactice , bad dreaming .i have depression because i have no baby . And this is happening since 1 month suggest me what to do? is their any vitamins deficiencies" -99836,What are the recurring itchy and swollen bumps on my hands?,"welcome to Health care magic.1.You don't have to worry about it. But needs attention and evaluation.2.The way you are explaining it seems for me like, brachial cleft cyst ( its disorder by birth - developmental abnormalities), Lymph nodal mass ( after any infection / inflammation)3.Only thing you have to do is, get an appointment with your doctor and get an ultrasound neck and soft tissue swelling done.4.The ultrasound will help in reaching to an appropriate diagnosis, by knowing where it is arising from and what it contains and how it is involving adjecent structures.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","Hi, I just notice a lump, maybe the size of a dime on my 5 year old sons neck. It is on the right side of his neck near the back, mid neck. It is hard and moves when I touch it. He says it doesn't hurt and can only feel it when I touch it. I am scared and plan on taking him to the doctor. I noticed it when he moved his head and stretched his neck, it protruded a bit. Should I be overly worried like I am? Thanks, Para-noid" -21859,Do my symptoms point toward ARVC?,"Hello. Firstly, the possibility of ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy) is less. MRI or echo would pick changes in the right ventricle. I guess right ventricle is normal on echo and MRI so unlikely to be ARVC. Next thing, you mentioned about thickening of the septum in MRI. What is about your echo finding, does it suggest anything pointing towards hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? So we should rule out hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. If possible, please upload your echo, MRI and routine ECG for interpretation. Regarding the possibility of viral myocarditis, it would show some changes on echo or MRI so that is also a less likely possibility if echo and MRI not showing any consistent changes. Also, troponin would be positive in active myocarditis. So I would once like to go through your detailed report and see if we can get some clue regarding diagnosis or else we will have to treat it like idiopathic VT (ventricular tachycardia). For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hi doctor,I am 25 years old，male，had PSVT and did an RFA surgery two months back，caught a VT during Holter recently，UCG clear，MRI says left ventricular septum thickening about 20 percent. The local doctor thinks it is a viral myocardity，another doctor that I know says he saw of QRS and he thinks might be ARVC，what is your suggestion? I have high BP sometimes，and now taking Bisoplor and coenzyme q10." -86873,What causes edema in legs with discoloration after treating high liver count?,"Well the drugs you are using are not in the ""first places"" of the list of toxic hepatitis anywhere if other causes are excluded viral first, alcohol secondly the we can doubt even on them, so if possible to abstein for one of the drugs you're taking for a while we can go on with a sort of exclusion diagnosis (one by one). Meanwhile you can begin Legalon 200 mg three times a day and Vit E 100 mg three times a day too. ","How often are prescription drugs the reason for elevated liver enzymes? The results are as follows AST 52 (range 15-37) ALT 123 (range 12-78) Anion gap 7 (range 8-17) A few things out of range other then this but not much or noteworthy. Young man with HFA, Narcolepsy, depression, anxiety. Takes medication for each, provigil, prozac, ability, buspar" -133778,What could be the reason for having discomfort underneath the breasts and upper rib area?,"HI WELCOME TO HCM i am a pulmonologist and i have gone through your query and will try to answer ityour daughter is complaining of pain ,discomfort in left shoulder generally asthmatics will havenight time cough,shortness of breadth ,chest tightness and the required treatment is inhalers depending on the severity we may advise oral steroids and antibiotics after having seen there xray and spirometry reportsas you are saying of shoulder pain i would advise to use some anlgesics for pain relief along with yourmedications ","My daughter has a bit of discomfort in her left shoulder blade and is home sick because of her asthma. She went to the doctor yesterday and was given steriod, antibiotic and a inhale. She is stressing about the discomfort. Is there anything to worry about?" -175674,Does Levipil cause side effects in myoclonic patients?,heart rate upto 20 beats per minute is a serious concern. Might be you feel dizzy whenever your heart rate drops to that significant level. It may indicate sick sinus syndrome or other arrhythmia and may require need of pacemaker.I suggest you undergo prolonged holter monitoring. ,"Monday this week I had vertigo , out of nowhere with no vision and extremely light sensitive, had to be transported to the hospital where I underwent extensive heart test, that found nothing while being transported to the hosptal my rate dropped to 20 bpm, I do have a low heart rate but not that low. 5 days later I really am not back to my old self, any ideas" -43136,Dark marks under eyes,hi under eye dark circle is very common problem do -drink plenty of water a day. -use sun glass -avoid direct sun exposure -use good sun screen lotion -apply NILTAN CREAM twice aday -use venusia lotion at night ,"HI, I HAVE GOT SOME DARK MARKS UNDER BOTH OF MY EYES, PLEASE SUGGEST SOME MEDICINE" -186222,Does thyroid cancer hamper fertility?,"Please do not worry about second opinions. Your treatment so far and the plan ahead is all scientific and correct. Pancreatic cancer causes pain and other symptoms only in the late stages when it goes beyond the confines of any treatment. Luckily for you, your husband's cancer got detected in time. At this stage it does not cause any pain. Also, the only curative treatment for this cancer is surgery (Whipple's). It is a major surgery but as I said there is no other option. If your husband is fit for this surgery then he should undergo it. It was deferred earlier due to the jaundice. ","My husband is suspected of having pancreatic cancer, but I am somewhat unsure of all the information we have been given. He has been quite ill lately, but the only overt symptoms are the presence of a 3-4 cm mass on his pancreas which is blocing the bile duct, resulting in elevated liver functions, rash and itching with jaundice. He feels fine every other way and has no pain or other issues. An ERCP with stent was done and labs are improving. The surgeon plans to proceed with a Whipple procedure as soon as his liver function is in the normal range, but I wonder if we should get a second opinion before proceeding. Please tell me what you think. Thank you, Charlotte Newsome" -128857,"Underwent an ACL surgery, again got ACL tear. Is it possible for the ligament to heal by doing physiotheraphy?",Hello Thanks for posting to HCM.Massage with Mhavishgrabh tail.Snehna SwednaKati basti.Regards ,"Iam male 76 years.I am having lower back pain i donot take any medicine but do suryanamaskaer3/4mornign and evening and some pranayam. i donot have any chronic ailment. My wife aged 70 has knee pain and also iron defiencey.and general weakness . Pl prescribe somesome god ayurvedic course. the medicine should be available in hyderabad. we have baidynath pharmacy ,dabur, himalaya etc near my residence expecting a response thanks yous sincerely yogesh bhatt. YYYY@YYYY ." -22651,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -63185,Can polio be treated to be able to walk without caliper?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have persistent fever ranging from 99-104 degree due to viral infection because your son's immunity is getting lowered down and making him prone to viral infections. I would suggest you to take combination of antiviral drug such as Famicyclovir along with anti-inflammatory drug such as Benadryl. You should give NSAID's along with paracetamol as well. Take diet rich in multivitamins and vitamin C. Your symptoms will resolve in 4-5 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get some routine blood investigation done. You should do tepid sponging on your child's head to lower down body temperature. Avoid hot, spicy and sharp food substances.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","My son was diagnosed with a viral cold at the docs office yesterday. He since then has reached temps as high as 104.8 and the low is about 99-100. He threw up today and I wondered if it's normal to throw up with a cold. Also, he isn't eating, he ate 1/2 of an individual container of applesauce today. He is drinking a lot of milk, some water. After he threw up his mood was much better, but his temp is still high 102.4 before bed." -235221,How can I deal with extreme difficulty in focussing in my daily activities?,"Hi, Desvenlafaxine is a good antidepressant drug but if the problems are OCD, rumination and mood issues then other drugs like Fluoxetine or Clomipramine or Paroxetine, etc., should be kept in options. These drugs have great efficacy and have good actions in controlling the OCD symptoms. You can talk with your psychiatrist for these drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi ","hello ,sir .. i am suffering from mental disorder since last 18 years and is looking for right treatment. i have rumination ,ocd , depression and mood problems . i also face lot of problems in thought process and cognition also and face paranoid thoughts as well . currently i am on Desvenlafaxine(100mg)and Apriprapazole(30 mg) . please help me sir." -245431,Suggest home remedies to reduce abdomen pain after taking mifeprin kit,"HelloYou are taking metoprolol ( atenolol ), lipid lowering atorvastatin, antihypertensive lisinopril and clopidogrel . You gained 20 lbs , that is a cause of concern.Avoid fried , fatty oily greasy foods .This measure may help you , this is not scientifically proved but I ahve tried on so many patients having Coronary artery disease ( blockage in arteries supplying blood to heart).Take CREEPER POMPION ( GHIYA in India ) , extract its juice in juicer , add 10 leaves of basil ( tulsi ) , 10 black pepper , add black salt . Total juice should be 300 ml , drink on empty stomach . For first 4-5 days you may develop loose motion ( diarrhea ) , after this it will adjust in body.From day one you feel difference . This is advised to take it for 6 months at least for the best result . Creeper pompion should be FRESH . Bilbeery tablet will effect or not I don't know .Further if any question regarding this , I will reply .Good luck. ","I had a blockage in my left ventricle in October of 2012. I was given a bunch of medicine, that I have been taking ever since - Metoprolol 12.5 mg, Clopidogrel 75 mg., Atorvastatin 80 mg., and Lisinopril Tab 2.5 mg. I was taking Aspirin also, however, I have recently replaced that with Bilberry tablets & have felt the better results of switching. My question is this: I have gained 20 lbs., in this same time that is almost impossible to lose, my skin is sagging & leathery. I want to get off all of these chemicals, are there natural alternatives that I can use instead?" -99157,What is the large painless lump on my mons pubis?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some inguinal lymphnode enlargement. It may be due to tuberculosis with supraadded abscess formation. Or it may be some other inflamed lesion. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology and culture of that material. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",My husband is 34 and has had a lump in the crease of his right leg and groin area for the past few months. It changes size from time to time and can be painful too sometimes. But today he has not checked it lately and when he streteched while laying down he felt a sharp pain down there and low and behold he was bleeding and saw a b b shaped hole where the blood was coming from. The lump was sore and the area was soft to touch. What is this lump and what would cause it to burst a hole like that and bleed? Mind u this area has no hair so he has had no need to shave there and we both know its not a boil or ingrown hair. -117628,What causes severe stomach pain after hernia surgery?,"hi dear thanks for the query on HCMThere are many causes for lower abdominal pain.if you have constipation or if you are passing hard stool.it may be the case for lower abdominal pain(diverticulosis/diverticulitis). if you are female could be PID so need to check whether you have white discharge per vagina.if male, if you are doing gym or lifting heavy weight the pain may be early symptom of a developing hernia in the groin region.have some rest, have lots of liquids, high fibre diet.these may help youthanks for the query. ","For last two to three months i have problem in my lower abodimen a slight pain is there continuously there is always uneasiness in my stomach mostly on left sight and it variet all side some times up and down it also go back side, ultrasound report show grade 2 fatty lever, 2 year back the same things happend me and i have gone for endoscopy only fatty lever was diagnosed" -28228,Is there any medicine in ayurveda for conceiving a baby boy?,Hello. I just read your query. For further doubts consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ,"Hi doctor, I had two girl child. For conceiving a boy, what we do in ayurveda?" -10811,Why does my brain become hot while studying even if I take proper rest?,"Hello. Left eye pain and hot feeling in your head is due to severe mechanical stress to your body because of extreme mental exertion and lack of sleep for three days. As a neurologist, my first advice will be to take some rest and be relaxed and calm. To take rest and enough sleep at least five to six hours in a day is a part of exam preparation. Sleep is a must for better and powerful performance in an exam. It will refuel and restart our brain. Sleep will help to build up and potentiate our memory. So as first advice, please maintain sleep hygiene. And take five to six hours of sound sleep in a calm, cool, and dark room. Take food on time. At present, all your symptoms are due to the same. 1) Take cold water shower. 2) Go to bed and try to sleep. 3) If still, you have problems, you can take medicine to calm down your mind like tablet Etizola (Etizolam) 0.25 mg one tablet immediately. It will give you sleep and calmness. After six hours of sleep with that tablet, you will able to restart your reading, and then you can take if needed. ","Hello doctor, I feel that my brain becomes hot while studying. I studied the whole day and slept for two hours continuously for three days after that my left eye started paining, and my brain also started getting hot severely. Still, now it is continuing even if I take proper rest during exam time when I study less also." -249072,Treatment for pain and weakness due to MS?,"Hi, I am sorry you are still in so much pain. I would recommend a few things for you:1. Physical therapy: This I have found is often very helpful for patients like yourself to decrease pain and increase functioning on a day to day basis. This can include things like water therapy- exercises in a pool for those who cannot walk due to joint or muscle pain2. Pain specialist: You can consider seeing a pain specialist for close management and adjustment of medications. 3. Behavioural therapy: This is usually given by a psychologist- often chronic pain is associated with depression (from pain itself) and counseling and psychotherapy are helpful to decrease pain. The therapist can also refer you to a psychiatrist if they think you have symptoms of depression for medications. Please let me know if that was helpful. Thanks! ","Hi, I am suffering from PIVD in disc L4,L5 and S1. Pain is unbearable. I am suffering since Jan 2013 but pain subsided a bit than before.But it is still persistent and blocking many of my lower body movements. Please suggest some treatments and medicines." -167792,Does herniation and degenerative changes of vertebra require discectomy?,"Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in neck and shoulder.Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I have neck and shoulder pain for years caused by a strain in the neck. Usually a couple of Tylenol and a heating pad made it feel much better. Now I have pain in the right side of neck and the shoulder and top of the shoulder blade all in that area is very bad achy pain that at times causes me to cry fron the pain stress. I was seeing a dr. That was pulling on my shoulder and streaching my neck, maybe that is what cause this I really don t know what to do. I did have a regular back X-ray recently, dr. Said I have some moderate arthritis. , but not sure if that is the reason." -174730,How to treat epilepsy?,"Hello. Personally, were I your doctor, I would get the scan now to rule out any bleeding in your brain. If you're not completely better after another 2 days you definitely need the scan ","Hello, I hit my head 3 days ago. I did not lose consciousness but I have been feeling very sick and dizzy if I lean over ever since. I've been to a&e and the dr said the checks were fine but if I want a scan I need to make an appointment with my GP. I just want to know how long I should expect to feel like this before I persue a scan." -13854,Am I having forgetfulness because of Alzheimer?,"Hello. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not related to dementia or Alzheimer. At your age, considering the description of your complaints, I would think about a concentration disorder (attention disorder). This could be related to ADHD or anxiety. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a psychiatrist or psychologist to help determine the right cause. It is also important checking complete blood count for anemia and thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction. ","Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old, and I have experienced forgetfulness ever since I was in elementary. I usually ace my tests because I have a very short term memory, so cramming often makes do. But, I often tend to forget things when my body takes the so-called auto-pilot mode. During these times, I tend to do things with me, not really focusing on doing it because I was thinking of something else. I cannot really recall what exactly happened in a day when nothing special has occurred. I often forget where I put things, even when they are already in front of me, or in my hand. I seem to misplace habitually and it has pertrubed my parents. Now I am wandering if these are early symptoms of Alzheimer's. Please reply, and if you want to ask questions about me,feel free." -103769,Suggest treatment for atelectasis of lungs,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely because your pain is associated with specific body position (sitting) and movements (leaning forward) of chest.So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. 2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.3. Sit with proper back support.4. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Skeletal chest pain left side, had for aroud 18 months, 22nd October 2010 had PFO closure so I know my heart is all OK, no more mild strokes. I get sharp pains to the bottom side and top of my chest, sharp twinges then release. The pain is like a burning pain that can grind away for hours, sometime pain killers will give me relief, sometimes no. When I am sitting and slightly leaning forward is when I at my worst or trying to complete some physical work. Have been told it is skeletal or nerevs caught in my rib cage casuing the problem. Your thoughts thanks David" -907,I accidentally drank some phenyl last night. Will I face any problem in the future?,"Hi, I see that your worried about phenyl consumption.. If it is small quantity and accidental, you need not worry.. But do not induce vomiting on your own, as it is not good.. Phenyl is corrosive, if you repeatedly induce vomiting, it will cause damage your food pipe.. You need to visit a doctor if you experience any difficulty or pain while swallowing, unable to swallow, if any giddiness, sweating, breathing difficulty or persistent abdominal pain as it may require an Endoscopy to visualise the inside part of the food pipe and the stomach.. CBC, RFT, LFT, ECG Accidental Phenyl Consumption T. Rabeprazole 20mg twice daily half an before food for 1month Syp. Sucralfate + oxetacaine 10ml 1hour before food thrice daily for 1month Avoid hot and spicy foods Take only cold liquid or semisolids for 2 to3 days Review back with investigations ","I have accidentally drank some amount of green phynel yesterday night. I have vomited many times. It is 24 hrs over. I did not see any doctor. If i do not go to doctor, shall I face any problem in future? All I will be ok? I am really worried and didnot tell anybody about this." -64472,"Suggest treatment for fever , cold and chills","HelloAs you mentioned that your friend is having meningitis ( virus , causative organism ) .Doctor discharged your patient from hospital because this is self limiting due to antigen antibodies ( may be the the type of such virus , that's why patient discharged ).So this tiredness is a in recovery phase , if fever is not present then , need not to worry .So be careful, take care good nourished diet as well complete rest but remain contact with doctor. ","A friend went to the emergency room this past Monday morning with severe flu-like symptoms. On Thursday, she was diagnosed with meningitis. On Friday afternoon, it was determined to be viral, and she was rereleased with instructions to stay home and rest for 1 week. Yesterday she was beginning to feel better, but is not feeling as well today as yesterday. Is this fall back today a normal part of the recovery process, or Is it a sign of a possible relapse? Should she perhaps be gotten back to the hospitals? Thanks for your time." -21774,How can we manage the pain and bleeding after taking Mifegest kit?,"Hi. After taking Mifegest Kit (Mifepristone with Misoprostol), it is normal to have pain and bleeding. If she is one to two months pregnant, she will have heavy bleeding for two to three days with the passage of products of conception followed by minimal bleeding for a week. If she is more than two months pregnant, she may have heavy bleeding for a week also. It is advisable to take medicine under the supervision of a doctor to avoid complications. She can take tablet Hyocimax MF (Hyoscine butylbromide with Mefenamic acid) three times daily for pain. Take tablet Pause 500 mg (Tranexamic acid) three times daily for heavy bleeding. Consult your gynecologist if she develops problems. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, My relative has taken Mifegest kit. How will she handle the heavy bleeding? Is there any medicine to reduce the pain and heavy bleeding?" -243846,"Been dizzy, lasts a few hours, unable to do any task, ears and face gets red. Help?","Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. Withdrawal symptoms from november to january is a bit unlikely. If you are having bipolar mood disorder, then you are prone to develop anxiety disorder as well. You should visit your psychiatrist and insist him to add up a benzodiazepines untill you recover with your symptoms. CBT will also help you a lot. Take proper diet and plenty of exercise. Hope I have answered your query. I will be more than happy to help you if you need any further clarifications. In case if you want to discuss with me directly you can use the link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=64634 Wish you a good health! ",Hi. I would really appreciate if some one could he ll me with this. I used to be on a lot of mood stabilizers but my doctor felt I was on too much of the same things. Since November last year I came off 800mg of Epilum and 100mg of Seroqual. My doctor says I m still irritable and hyperactive because of the withdrawal. After this time period is it still possible? Many thanks -108680,What causes persistent cough with a family history of TB?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Left sided chest pain, arm pain with breathing difficulty are suggestive of heart diseases more. At his age of 13 years, heart diseases are uncommon. But some congenital heart diseases can occur at 13 years and can cause similar symptoms. So consult cardiologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of heart 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo. If all these are suggestive of heart disease then he may need cardiac supportive treatment. But if all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. Don't worry, he will be alright. First rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks. ",Hi my 13 year old son has experienced sharp pricking pain that lasted couple of seconds only (but was so strong it truly scared him) in the left side of the chest area. It has happened 3 times in 1 week. He's also complaining of pricking pain in his left arm and armpit (not as strong as the chest pricking pain) and is convinced that he's having a trouble breathing.. he's otherwise normal 13 year old active kid. -95789,Suggest remedy for painful lumps,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM .I studied your query in depth.I feel concerned about it.In my opinion ,these symptom complex and indicates --Severe Head Injury-with bad bruising and headache.Your daughter certainly needs Observation in ER-under Surgeons care,for critical signs of head-injury needs control by specific medications-under close observation.The head injury is not too serious but certainly needs special care.Treatment would be-a-Observation with Liquids- By Mouth for 24-48 hrs more,b-Tb-NSAIDs,c-Tb-serropeptidase -for caring- extensive swelling of Headd-Observation for vomiting,nausea , pupilary signs, and others is needed for another 48 hrs-under Surgeons Care-in ER.d-Antibiotics if required.Investigations urgtly required are-Skull Xray in different angles,CAT-scan for the Skull Anatomy-as the facial look is distorted much.A opinion of the Neuro-Surgeon as per Surgeons need and advise.All this care would take care of your daughter and I hope she should come out without any Un-eventuality.Hope this would help you.But first thing you should do is to shift the patient to ER-and start the treatment Urgtly.I pray fast recovery for your daughter.Wellcome to HCM for any more queries. ","My daughter hit the ground with her forehead 2 days ago. A huge lump formed above her eye and has since gone down but swelling has moved to over half her forehead, her nose, and one eye is somewhat swollen but both eyes are becoming bruised. No nausea or dizziness, just a bad headache and swollen face. Normal?" -178594,What is the difference between amnesia and seizure?,"HelloIt seems that she has cervical spondylosis and it is giving acute attck of dizziness and sweating ( may develop vomiting too) also due to it. Vertin can be given and she should avoid making any sudden neck movement - especially bending and turning. She should turn competely if she needs to look back. She will be gine a collar to wear ,may be the hard one. This will.give her neck a desired rest for some.time. she should.continue it for few weeks. I hope she gets better fast. Dr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry ","Hi Sir, My wife suddenly woke up i the bed, because of that she got dizziness , Even changing the position from one side to other side she is to get up first then change. Now she is holding her head and telling me I am having severe dizziness. And her face* Head completly sweating. I am planning to show to doctor tomoorow morning Before that what type first aid I can give her. Is it adviseable to give Vertin tablet to her now?" -7805,Please suggest some medicines to improve my sperm quality.,"Hello. I went through your report. As you see, the count is normal. Motility and vitality are low. The main morphological problem is amorphous sperms. This would mean a good number of sperm are being produced, by the testis, but on the way to the penis, which takes about two to three months, the sperms are being damaged. You need to evaluate for, 1. Are you diabetic? 2. Any other medical disorders? 3. Any exposure to compounds like petroleum products, cigarette smoke, paint, pesticides, etc.? 4. Any history of renal stones. This could be a source of infections. 5. You will need a month course of Doxycycline for 15 days, later Levofloxacin. Repeat semen analysis after a month. I think you will have great results. I hope I have clarified your query, do write back if any more questions and for your feedback. ","Hello doctor, I recently went through sperm analysis and noticed issues with my sperm motility and morphology. My sperm viability is 54 % (normal 58 %), motility score is 61 out of 150, normal oval heads is 2 % (normal 4 %), higher number of not moving sperm is noticed with (grade 0 = 59 %), in-place sperm score is 23 %, slow-moving sperm 32 %, rapid in straight line is 6 % and high-speed sperm moving in straight line is 0 %. Kindly advise how I can get my sperm quality into normal state and improve my sperm quality. Please suggest if there is any medication available that I can start using it or helpful ways to improve my sperm quality. I do not smoke at all, and I am social drinker (like a beer once in a month or two to three months)." -116595,When can i take the medication?,"Hello, Decongestants can increase a person's heart rate.This can lead to further complications if the user has pre-existing conditions.So, I suggest to avoid using decongestants.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dorina GurabardhiGeneral & Family Physician ","My resting heart rate is 102 BPM. I take Lexapro, risperdal, and vyvanse. I just added a decongestant to alleviate pressure on my ear canals causing vertigo. I realize the raised heart rate is most likely a result of these medications. Is this cause for concern? Lexapro 10mg per day Risperdal .25mg per day Vyvanse 70mg per day" -99643,What causes a painful lump?,"Welcome to Health care magic.1.Lump formation on the wound area is not normal - it could be infection at the wound site with pus collection. ( bacterial infection)2.Better it get examined - if its collection, a small incision and drainage might be needed.3.Another course of antibiotic might be needed for better healing.4.As a remedy do not scratch, keep the area dry, clean it with antiseptic liquids.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ",i had a puncture wound on my foot i recieved antibiotics and am done with them for a bout a week its has been three weeks all together i have had the injury now my foot has a large lump at the puncture site but doesnt seem to be infected but hurts when pressure is applied to the wound area which i think might be normal....is this a normal healing process or should i have it looked at? -244810,How can post operative effects be treated ?,"First clarify if you are fogetting after you do the activities with absolute concentration or is it just that the activities you do habitually that you forget. With age and increase in reponsibilties people are mostly preoccupied by higher level activities because of which they fail to focus on simple things that is done habitually. Increased stress level further adds to the intensity of the problem. But in rare cases it may be some physiological disorder also. so first consult a clinical psycholgist to evaluvate your attention and concentration, stress levels and memeory quotient using standedized tests. then decide about what intervention should be done to overcome this problem Regs R.Manoj Clinical Psychologist rmanojcp@gmail.com ","I was a distinction student through my academics. When I was doing post graduation, my father deceased and I had to take care of the family and went through many problems. For a year I did nothing and then I joined medical transcription and working for the last 6 years. The problem is that I do not remember many things that I read and watch. Even sometimes, I forget where I placed my mobile phone. These small small issues are bothering me a lot. Why is my memory so poor now? How can I be as I was before? Please advise." -23797,Patient has painful papules on both sides of hands. Please provide diagnosis.,"Hello. I went through your post (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The significant problems mentioned in the post are: All these could be manifestations of vasculitis. However, I have not seen her LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) and CPK (creatine phosphokinase) level documented. The possibility of chronic infection is there. So, hepatitis serology needs to be done which can also cause similar symptoms. I will treat this patient has hypocomplementemia vasculitis after doing nail foldcapillaroscopy and skin biopsy. I suggest giving her Prednisolone dose of 0.25 mg/kg per day for two weeks and simultaneously do the investigations as mentioned. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start the medicines with their consent. For more information consult a rheumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/rheumatologist ","Hello doctor, The patient is a 12 year old female. One month ago, she presented with drenching sweating and cold feeling with cold hands. Two weeks later, the skin of hands became erythematous and blanched on pressure. Then, they gave her measles vaccine in the school. Two days later, she developed painful papules on both sides of fingers and palms. All these symptoms are associated with malaise and generalized muscle pain. Blood pressure is 130/90 and pulse is 130 per minute. Endocrine investigation, echo, CXR, abdominal us, abdominal CT, autoimmune Ab all negative. IFAT for brucellosis negative. No sign of arthritis, only arthralgia. Now she takes Prednisolone 5 mg and Chloroquine tablet and Lyrica capsule. The rash is improving, but malaise and myalgia with arthralgia are still present. I would greatly appreciate it if you can provide me with your diagnosis regarding this case as our local physicians have confused us with multiple diagnoses. Any information about the disease is greatly appreciated. Is it life-threatening? Kindly advise on what you find necessary. Thank you. Attached is the patient's medical test results as well as some photos of her hands." -122123,"Can I take tramadol for appendicitis, peritonitis and a growth within large intestine?","Hello, your red coloured stools could be due to indigestion of food particles, so turned red. Or it could be gastrointestinal infection or inflammation. So if does repeat furhtur you can consult your doctor.thank you. ",i ate two red velvet cupcakes last night and this morning i had red stool that was kinda loose and my stomach hurts a little and last night i was passing gas a lot is this from the cake about every other day i have stomach pains and loose stool but this is the first time it was red -216470,Should I get decayed teeth with no pain fixed urgently?,Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid. Excessive corticosteroid is definatly a huge concern depending on patient's condition. There are several conditions where corticosteroid is contraindicated like in pregnancy. ,"I am a pharmacist of 38 years and I recently compounded a pint of Magic Mouthwash for stock. It had been a long time since I had an occasion to make this compound and my colleague failed to place the decimal on the stock formula bottle for the hydrocortisone. I read it as 12 grams of hydrocortisone instead of 0.12 grams of hydrocortisone. I questioned the look of the amount to add to the bottle, but should have persued my suspicions. I plan to determine who received RXs using this stock bottle and contact them. My question is what adverse effects might they experience with short-term use of the overdose. I am concerned very much about my error, but hope they are not any any serious long term danger. The other ingredients were 60 ml of nystatin and qs with diphenhydramine to make 480ml. Also, though I don't think it was administered to any children, would they be subject to more harm with this mouthwash. Thank you for your immediate attention to answer my question. I have been quite upset with myself since realizing what I have done." -161142,Need treatment for pelvic girdle pain.,Hi..your knee pain could be due to less stability and strength in the muscles supporting your knee joint...I would suggest you to start a stability program and insist to properly di good warm-up and warm down to avoid any future issues..stability program can include exercises like Bridging..Clamshell...single leg lift sideways...step ups..squats...initially be started without weights and as you get comfortable increase load...clamshell exercise leg to be held in resisted position for atleast 19 secs and repeated for 6 times each leg..all other exercises can be done for 15 reps..each...keep icing your knee.. frequently atleast thrice in a Day..Prefer good training shoes..Hope this is helpful for you..Key ndly revert back in case you need any further clarification.... ,i injure my knee over a year ago. i did not have the chance to go the doctor because of not having insurance. A year has past and my knee injury has healed but not completely. It start to get painful when i ran less than an hour. my knee is really stiff after a few minutes of running but not painfully. With the Obama care in a few days and hopefully my knee will finally get to look at. I m just scared that it might have gotten worst. What can i do? -73271,What does the following semen analysis test result mean?,"HIWell come to HCMIf the IUI not done at the time of ovulation then it wont induce the pregnancy with 20 million sperm count 80% motility better to try it on natural way, it would be advisable to try on the day of ovulation only, because chances of having good result, and worth trying, hope this helps. ","I did my first IUI last month but no success. My husband had 20million sperm count with 80% rapid progression. Planning to get my 2nd IUI after 2 days. What could be the reasons for the failure.? How will it be better this time?Age 31 ,weight 53 heifgt 5.5" -215969,Suggest medication for varices on tongue going down till throat,"Hello,I read your inquiry. You have done two important steps that I would recommend to my patients. Floss the area well and consider using an interdental cleaner or water pic (irrigation). Maintain good daily dental hygiene. You may still need to dislodge some food debris. Continue to rinse vigorously. Continue with anti-inflammatory medication as needed. The trauma of an injury from something hard could cause the inflammatory reaction. If the area does not feel better in two days, schedule a visit with your dentist to evaluate the area. You may disturb the tissue trying to clean it out and feel some soreness. The concern is an infection and need of prescription medication. I am concerned if the swelling continues to increase. If swelling or pain increase, do not delay scheduling a visit. Make sure to be on schedule for your routine dental exam and cleaning. It is possible that you have an underlying cause such as a tooth infection or periodontal disease. You may have been unaware and this episode has drawn your attention to the area that is now irritated. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope with my suggestions your discomfort will resolve anf you feel better soon. ",Yesterday I was eating tortilla chips and the edge of one lodged into my gum or just poked it really really hard. Could a piece be stuck in there? The are swelled up almost immediately. Whn I woke up this morning there was even more swelling. What I find strange is tht there is an area not affected by the chip directly tht is extremely swollen. Could my gums just be extremly bothered? Or is this serious? I took an inflammatory last night ang gargled the area with salt water. -4737,Is it advisable to take ayurvedic medicine for PCOD while on Eltroxin?,"Hello. You have hypothyroidism and PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease). You are not trying to get pregnant now. So, it is time to take strict Siddha medications to get a complete cure from PCOD. I advise you to continue Eltroxin tablet. During your regular visit, the physician will regulate its dose based on hormonal values. So, you no need to worry about that. In many people, Siddha drug renders the possibility of reducing Eltroxin dose. For PCOD, please follow the following medical advice. a) Kumari legium (Van kumari legium), take 2 gm (one spoon) in the morning and evening before food or Aloes compounds two tablets in the morning and two in the evening after food. b) Tablet Chithira moola kuligai one tablet in the morning and one in the night after food. c) Kalarchi chooranam 1.5 gm in the morning and evening after food with hot water or milk. If you do not get this drug in the market, you can prepare as follows: Kalarchi (Bonduc nut) seed (remove outer shell and use only the inner kernel) - 100 gm Black pepper - 10 gm Asafoetida (fried) - 10 gm, Keep these in a mixie jar and make a powder. The drug is ready. Store in a container. d) Malai vembathi thailam or Kalingaathi thailam (both or same) 5 ml daily during the night before bed. After some days, you can increase its dose a few drops. Continue all these drugs. Within three months, you will get periods. Then also during menstrual bleeding days, stop all drugs. Again, start from day fifth of the bleeding day. Continue for six months. Your uterus and ovary will become normal. Suppose, if you do not get bleeding, but only few spots, then consider it as the bleeding. If you do not get even a spot, then do not worry, you continue these drugs for six months. Tender arasam leaf (peepal tree), collect the tender leaves. Grind three leaves and mix with milk (like milkshake). Consume this in the morning. Continue this daily morning until you become normal. If you get more tender leaves at a time, dry them and powder it. Then take 1 gm and mix in milk. If you do not like milk, then use buttermilk or water. This is another important home remedy for PCOD. ","Hello doctor, I have hypothyroid and PCOD. I am taking Eltroxin 100 mcg. I have been put on Deviry tablets a few times to regularize periods. I am looking for a permanent cure for PCOD. I read from your posts that kalarchi choornam is effective. Can I take them along with thyroid Eltroxin tablets? Or will there be any interaction? What is your suggested treatment for my PCOD?" -10805,I am a nursing mother and my nipples are cracked. Please advice.,Hello. Please apply Purelan 100 (Lanolin) to the cracked nipples and express the milk to prevent engorgement and feed the baby that milk (store in hygienic conditions) along with some top feeds if required. Reduce the latching of the baby to enhance healing. Till you have healed completely feed the baby expressed milk and top feeds. I hope this should help. ,"Hello doctor, I have cracked nipples that have failed to heal for the past five weeks. I am a nursing mother, and I am not able to feed." -167882,What causes mild pain around clavicle while raising arm?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.There are numerous causes and conditions that produce swelling in the ankles. A few important causes are chronic venous insufficiency, Heart related issues, kidney disorders, liver problems, water retention etc.A thorough and detailed evaluation along with a few investigations are needed to establish the correct diagnosis.I suggest you to consult a General physician for further evaluation and management.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","I have recently noticed that my outer ankles have a puffy round mound on each side that does not hurt. It feels soft, like a pocket of fluid. This is only a recent issue and I have not noticed it ever before. I am in good health otherwise, except for a sinus infection I ve had recently, and have walked 3 miles at a time with no breathing or other problems. I do sit at the computer for long periods at a time. I am a 62 year old female and the only regular medication I take is synthroid. What could be the cause and how should I proceed?" -79553,What causes pain in the kidneys?,"Hellono invertor wont do any harm and the stone size isvery small,u dont need laser as it can be easily expelled by use of medicines ","I r5ecently had a cat scan which showed a 4mm. kidney stone in my lower kidney. how large will it need to be before it can be broken up with some sort of lazer ? also I exercise regularly with a inverter. for now the stone is in a good spot, I was told by the Dr. didn t have questions at the time now I do. if I continue to use the inverter which puts me in a upside down position will I increase th possibility of the stone moving to a worst location? Thankyou for your time Bill" -56609,Why do I feel light headed with decrease in BP?,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I carefully read your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to sinus infection. Your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges too, but they don't seem to be the cause of your symptoms. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a sinus X ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes). Antibiotics may be needed. Hope to have been helpful!Greetings!Dr. Ilirips.: You do not have to pay for this answer as it is a free answer. We are real doctors, working in real hospitals, but we can work online too, being helpul to a lot of patients at any time of the day, due to this wonderful site. ","I woke up and my face was swollen and my left eye brow bone was really sore and I noticed a small purple dot on my eyelid, my dr thought it might be because of my high blood pressure, which was 157/106 today, never mind, I'm not paying a quack online that probably isn't a real doctor anyways! How misleading!" -236116,How can hallucinations be treated?,"Hi and thanks for question.these r typical sign of progressive dementia. u have consult psychiatrist or neurologist for problem. in dementia, person gradually forget thing, food taken or not, routine activity problem, than close relatives name . if he was not ready than a patch for dementia treatment is also available u can use them.thsnks ","My father is 86 years old and is in an assisted living facility. He has dementia, however, I don t know what stage, it is beyond initial and has elected to not take meds for it. He has been losing weight over the past 2 months, is gradually slowing down, and now nods off to sleep whenever he s sitting. Are these typical signs of demential progression?" -247941,What causes pain around lower anterior abdominal section while sneezing?,"Cannot directly diagnose, treat, or prescribe without being there but can give general information.Pressure sores occur in the context of not being able to move and having all the weight bear down and hurt the circulation to an area and to mechanically abrade it. Furthermore, there can be INTERNAL soreness of the muscles when there is pressure onto the muscles as they are pressed onto bones inside. There are standard treatments:Not having continuing pressure on the area by repositioningNot having continuing pressure on the area by having a soft compressible spongey thing over it to absorb pressure. If there are open wounds putting medicated salves on it; possibly needing antibiotics.Aspirin like drugs help the pain often. ","May 21, 2014, I had total hip replacement on the right hip. June 14 I experienced the most excruciating pain when I tried to stand. I was rushed by ambulance to the ER to find the stem had slipped down into the femur and my femur was fractured. Surgery was repeated, I went through lots of physical therapy, and then developed a large blood clot in the leg. Recuperating still, now I experience LOTS of heel pain and major burning in both heels. People have said it s pressure sores developing. I only see the skin peeling on my heels but no open sores appearing. Can you help?" -64050,Suggest treatment for strep c infections,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that you have infection in the insect bite areas leading to abscess formation and yellow discharge is pus..You should take antibiotic treatment oral as well as topical for faster relief..You can take Augmentin 625 mg three times a day,Levoetrizine 10mg once a day [preferrably at night] and Pantoprazole 40mg once a day early morning, you have to take the medicine for 5 days..Apply Triple Antibiotic Ointment over the abscesses by first draining the pus, cleaning with betadine and then apply the ointment twice daily..It will start resolving in twoo to three days and after 5 days you can keep applying the ointment even after oral medicines are finished till the complete healing occurs..If there is no recovery consult a physician..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. ","hi there are a few unknown insect bites on both of my legs and developed into bumps and extremely itchy in the middle of the bites, there are some yellow discharge. after a few days, it will become circle at the insect bite area. the discharge is quite bothering me what can i do with it? and do you have any idea what kind of insect bite it is?" -197340,Suggest treatment for nose bleeding in kids,"hi, your child is most probably suffering from acute gastroenteritis. In acute gastroenteritis there is loose stools, vomitings and fever. the main thing that we have to take care in acute gastroenteritis is of dehydration so you have to give more fluids 2 child. Give ORS solution to child to maintain hydration. Prebiotic like enterogermina ampule once a day should be given for 3 days to increase gut immunity. if loose stools persist, vomitings persist, are there is decreased activity then you should get the child examined by a doctor so that we may not miss any important finding. if you loose stools persists then antibiotic needs to be started. Give soft diet to child. Take care. ","Hi, my one year old child is having stomach upset problem. After every few minutes, he has watery stool. He is not eating anything. Also inbetween he starts crying, but be cuz of some pain, which we are unware. Intake of water is also less. He could hardly walk a 2-3 steps and then immediately sits down. Please advise urgently." -227251,What causes erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation and how to rectify it?,"hiii.presence of pus denotes some bacterial infection.if bacterial infection is present,then definitely there will be fever.take antibiotics and analgesics. ","Hi doctor, im 33 yrs male. last week got my urine examination . Results were Color :pale yellow,Clarity turbid,Deposit Present,pH :Acidic, Albumin :Traces, Sugar :Nil,Pus cells 25-30/HPF,Epithelial cells : 4-5/HPF, Bile salt absent. What does this mean? I have fever since last week.temperature raises at night. Is Higher count of Pus cells reason for the fever.?" -58207,Is it possible for TIA as my father has episodes of shaking?,"Welcome at HCM... I have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns... What is your age? Any family history of hypertension? Are you taking any drugs other than antihypertensive? As far as management of hypertension is concerned it requires the identification of cause of hypertension and then controlling it in normal limits.... Based upon the data you have provided I don't think enlarged uterus is the cause of your hypertension... It is very important to rule out all the possible causes of secondary hypertension before labelling a patient with a diagnosis of essential hypertension.... Meet your doctor...you kidneys , renal arteries, adrenal glands need to be checked. Apart from this hypertension does occur in variety of endocrinological causes..so you should also be assessed in other lines.... Meanwhile stay calm and continue with your medications... Your blood pressure needs to be controlled in normal limits whatever the cause is. Decrease salt intake do regular exercise and regularly meet your doctor, your medicines needs to be adjusted till your blood pressure gets in normal limits... Hope your query is adequately answered.. Stay safe Regards Dr Saad Sultan. ","I have been having high blood pressure all of a sudden. I have began the low sodium DASH Diet. I ve been on it for a 3 weeks and have been switched twice from high blood pressure meds and still am having high blood pressure . I have gone through numerous ct scans and labs (over 35 different lab blood draws)and testing and doctors initially thought adrenal tumor but that was not the case, thought possible heart condition but that was not the case and in doing all the testing, scans, and labs they only found this - labs: slight elevation in aldosterone (doctor not convinced it was a significant amount of elevation to cause the blood pressure to be as elevated as it was 223/143 while on a calcium blocker med) ct angio chest +Abd+Pelvis w Contrast: heterogeneous enlarged uterus with prominent lower uterine segment/cervix. Pelvic ultrasound can further characterize. I would like to know what that is/means and if could be a cause of the high blood pressure" -127237,"I have stopped taking norethisterone tablets, is this unhealthy ?","Hi Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum SGOT is raised. Total bilirubin is high, so is conjuagted bilirubin, These indicate a liver disease /hepatitis/ blockage of bile ducts/ alcohol intake for long term , liver cirrhosis . Most likely hepatitis. You need to see a physician for confirming diagnosis 7 treatment. Takecare. ","i was suffering from dull abdominal pain for 2-3 days...hence i went for abdominal ultrasound ..the results were normal..consecutively ,i underwent Liver functioning test ..following is the result of the test: total bilirubin=2.31, conj.bilirubin=1.31, unconj. bilirubin 1.0, SGOT=52, SGPT=41..pls help..r d results alarming...i m 25 yrs old ,male..amit singh" -25521,What do my MRI reports suggest?,"Hello. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report says that there are chronic ischemic changes suggestive of small vessel ischemia. These changes are usually seen in people with underlying diabetes and hypertension and represent longstanding nature of two conditions. The only way to prevent further progression of the changes is strict control of diabetes and hypertension. These changes in the brain will not lead to any disability. However, you should understand that you are at increased risk of stroke and hence strict control of diabetes and hypertension is essential. For more information consult a neurosurgeon online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neuro-surgeon ","Hello doctor, I am diabetic and hypertensive and have neuro problems. I want you to look at my MRI reports and advice me accordingly. I have attached the reports." -218845,Is it normal to have pain 12 days after tooth extract?,"Dear user,Thanks for using healthcare magic.I had gone through your query and understand your concerns.Probably it is not related with your tooth removal.It may be due to irritation of adjacent nerve or loss of excessive blood.The other possibility is vagal attack but that won't last for six month or more as in your case.I request you to get your basic biochemical blood tests and try the antispasmodic agent after getting prescription from your physician.'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help"". Thanks. ",Hi. Im joy and 33 yrs of age..I had a wisdom tooth extraction last July 31 after 24 hrs I felt dizziness and total blackout of my eye sight but still conscious. And until now I feel dizzy and stomach cramp.. Is it related with my tooth removal..? What medicine is the best to take .. -18334,Is my LFT report normal?,Hi. Your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are normal. For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist ,"Hi doctor,I sometimes get shoulder pain. I consume alcohol once a week. I am attaching my LFT report, please advice. My bilirubin direct is 0.10 mg/dL, bilirubin indirect is 0.5 mg/dL, SGOT is 35 U/L, SGPT is 79 U/L, and ALP is 68 U/L." -121645,Suggest remedy for abdominal pain,Klebsilla can cause both UTI ad well gastrointestinal problems . its better to do a urine culture to know if there is any relapse of disease. Diarrhea its better to take ciplox tz tablets orally for three days and avoid eating food outside. You can confirm diagnosis by doing a stool examination to know the exact organism causing the symptoms of diarrhoea ,"About 4-5 weeks I was diagnosed with UTI. Klebsiella infection is what came from the culture. I finished a round of antibiotics, Cippro, and felt fine. That is until last week. I have been having severe abdominal cramping now with diarreha. Could I have caught this problem from the UTI I had." -131474,What causes cough?,"HelloWelcome to Healthcare magic.I have only noticed one symptom written by you is ""dizziness"",on the contrary allergy to anything ,be it a parrot would create symptoms like runny or itchy nose,watery or red eyes,coughing,sneezing,breathing difficulty,itchy skin,nausea or so.You did not have any of them,so for sure you are not allergic to parrot.Coming to your symptom you might be just low in blood sugar(hungry) during both the times coincidentally which might have lowered your blood sugar making you feel dizzy.I would have advise you to check your blood pressure ,avoid sitting by folding your knees completely and then suddenly getting up.Hope my answers made you feel better.Have a good day ","My friend has a pet parrot which is kept in the kitchen. On the last two occasions that I have visited her house, we have sat in the kitchen, and on both occasions, I have suddenly felt very sick, and when I have stood up I have felt dizzy and think I am going to faint. Both times I have sat down and the feeling passes after about half an hour. Could it be a parrot allergy? Thank you" -166480,What causes pain in shin after falling?,HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.It may be that left breast also got injury when you got injury to ribs . Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen . You need to visit physician for clinical examination. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.Hope I have answered your query.If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.Wishing you good health.Take care. ,"I am a 54 year old female. I have a fracture in my 10th rib caused by an adjustment at my chiro visit. I was lying on my stomach, the middle part of my back was adjusted by pushing down. I have noticed swelling to my left breast. Is this normal? I do have breast implants. Thank you, Tammie" -17308,Do cholesterol medications cause an increase in creatinine values?,Hello. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hello doctor, I am taking Lipicard 160 mg and Atorlip 10 mg for controlling triglycerides and cholesterol. Both are now under control but, my serum creatinine value is 1.2. Is the value higher than normal? If so, is it due to my medicines or could there be any other reason?" -36442,"Slightly tender breasts, stomach ache. Had protected sex. On medication for bacterial vaginosis. Pregnancy test normal. Chances of pregnancy?","HelloThanks for your query.You are very right in surmising that anxiety and stress often lead to irregular cycles.With three negative pregnancy tests, you can be reasonably sure you are not pregnant.Medications for BV do not affect the menstrual cycle as a rule.Other causes could be rapid changes in weight, exercise, travelling, mild illness, thyroid dysfunction , polycystic ovaries etc.Instead of stressing out about it, please consult a gynecologist.Take care. ","Hi, I feel very silly asking this. I normally keep up with my cycles every month, but last month, I was so busy that I forgot to jot it down somewhere. My fiance and I had sex three weeks ago with a condom. Everything went well. We didn't feel the condom tear or anything, and he said he double-checked it afterwards and found no tears or leaks. Not that I don't trust his word, but he may not have done a good job checking the condom. A few days after, I went to a gyno and she told me that I had BV and gave me a medication to take for it. I am not sure if this medication could be messing with my body or not, but I have been taking it for seven days. I have waited three weeks, and I know my period should be coming soon. I have taken three pregnancy tests so far, but all have showed up negative, although I think it may be too early to tell. I also felt my cervix. It was high, but was very firm. I have been very hormonal, slightly tender breasts and stomach aches, but that is it. I guess I am just looking for an answer or advice as to what I should do…I don't want to stress because I know you can end up missing your period because of that also." -248122,Suggest treatment for pain in the tailbone,Please try to quit smoking. ....consult a pulmonologist. ...sh under go MR I SCAN chest ...take a tab Pcm 500 mg sos ,"For a couple months now on & off I have had a strange feeling on my left side below rib cage. Would come & go. Seemed to subside when laying down when symptoms 1st presented. Now I started to get the sniffles & sneezed at least 2 dozen times. After omw of these sneezes the pain was 4 or 5x stronger than it had ever been. Which is strange be ause I hadn t noticed the feeling in my left side for at least a week. I sneezed again & the pain was just as bad or worse. I can feel it when bit sneezing right now but it s not painful just uncomfortable. I smoke a lot of marijuana which means I cough many times a day, not sure if that has something to do with it. Not sure what to do." -181259,Having brain aneursym. Pain in upper back of thigh with weird sensation of numbness. What is causing this pain?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Most likely, you suffered from syncope (common fainting), which was precipitated by exhaustion of journey, heat and micturition (passing urine).There is no need to worry, as generally it does not recur.However, it would be useful to consult a neurologist to confirm the diagnosis.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com ","I was travelling to my native town .It had been a 24 hours journey.so took a break at my cousin's place and there was no AC except a cooler.the next morning i woke up to enter the washroom and collapsed and don't know how was awakened to find self on the floor, with brother trying to sense me up.now i am back to work and i can feel the sensations behind my skull and internal feverish body.What should i do?" -194201,What causes frequent urination in kids?,"Hi,It could be a fungal infection of the earlobe (external) or Otitis external.Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you upload photographs of the same on this website so that I can guide you scientifically.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I just noticed a dark spot inside my son s outer ear, up near the top in the folds of skin. It is not dirt or wax. It is about 1/2 inch long. It is not really causing him any pain. He is 11. Any ideas?" -42333,Need advice on hair transplantation treatment,"HIWell come to HCMIf this is ""Male-Patron-Baldness"" then minoxidil lotion is the only option you have but this need continue for long time some time gives good results but not always, if you are looking for hair plant so this is the best option you have, and this can be done at any age, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day. ","Hello sir, I am a boy of 18 years and am suffering from hair-loss. I have been using tugain 5 percent foam for the past 3 and a half months but haven't seen any improvements as yet. I still continue to shed a lot of hair everyday. I intend to continue to use tugain for another 4 months, after which, I planned on undergoing a hair transplantation treatment to get my lost hair back. Is this a good idea? Is there an age limit for hair transplantation treatment? P.S I have been using tugain 5 percent foam and follihair tablets along with shampooing with Anaphase." -144794,"Lower back pain, have slipped vertebra above sacrum. What should I do?",consult a neuro/spine surgeon. He will examine you. If you are having severe pain not relived by rest and drugs or having progressive neurological deficit and your symptoms are correlating with MRI you might need surgery. Nerve root block is one option for radiculopathy. ,i m taking 3 500mg of parasetamol and it feels like my back is grinding and still giving me pain now as before it would go after the tablets . i m able to walk but im in so much pain when i do walk. wot can i do i v been for an mri and its a disc in my spin thats crumbled and i so don t understand why i orasam before i have the pain. -2104,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -24777,My period is late by 16 days. Am I pregnant?,"Hi. As per your query, you had periods a month back. But six days later in which month did you have unprotected intercourse, last month or this one? Also, when did you take the pill? Please specify for further guidance. Revert with more information to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, I had my last period a month back. I had unprotected sex six days later. I did not take any pills also. Now, my period is late by 16 days. Last week when we had sex, I took a pill. Is there any chance for pregnancy?" -139889,Suggest treatment for back pain,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, this pain could be due to muscular spasm and may be due to poor posture, and walking manner try to maintain good posture and for the pain this can be best managed with ""Tab Diclofenac 50 mg once in day"" try to away from stress, take care. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi i have a back side pain on the right side think its the kidney area,,,comes and goes for a long time now..did ultrasound that was normal and urine analysis was normal...what investigations should i do or what may be causing the pain?" -49956,What is the cause of rapid heart rate?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Suspicious of heart failure.One of the complications of 'hole' in the heart (septal defect) is heart failure which is manifested by swollen limbs, difficulty in breathing, fatigue, etcetera.You are advised to consult your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ",Hello Doctor I am suman 47 year old suffering from pain & like sweling in feet causes feel very dificulty to walk. two year ago i examined by cardiologist and he told me that i have a hole in the heart and need sugery. is it due to this problem? please help me -253570,Suggest homeopathy remedy for uterine fibroid during pregnancy,"You have history of pre eclampsia in both pregnancy so there is chances of same in this pregnancy. Go for bld check ups and routine usg regularly. you can start low dose aspirin, and arginine sachet. Continue with iron and folic acids. Avoid salt and oil. Regular bp monitoring is required. ","I am 36 years old and 5 weeks pregnant. I had preclampsia with my first son and severe preclampsia with my second. My second son was delivered at 33 1/2 weeks. He is fine. They told me not to have anymore kids because it was like playing russian rullet with my life. I have now become pregnant with a third. I am REALLY worried about the baby going earlier than my second son, and actually with my life. I had my second son 6 years ago. Not sure if there are new things out there to help my situaition and control things??" -244778,What is depression and am I experiencing it ? How can I get over my commitment phobia and become more social ?,hi; welcome to HealthcareMagic If you are thin what is so bad that you cannot meet your relatives ;friends or any person.Although it is not a personality or a mental disorder you are now trying to make it a big problem.You are presently having inferiority complex due to your thin body which is making you behave in such a way.You should start thinking positive and if you are thin please consult a doctor and get investigated to find the cause of your thin body whether it is any illness like hyperthyroid;tuberculosis or any wasting disease.If there is any disease it can be easily treated and your body will improve.If there is no disease then the doctor will advise diet to gain weight.Do not feel ashamed and consult a doctor and get treated. Thanks ,doctor i feel shame to meet the relatives and other people because my body is thin my age is 24 i like lonelyness is this a personality disorder? or any other mental disorder? treatment of this disorder -39149,"Dry, rough, scaly and flaky skin under armpit and other parts","Hi!, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum, It could either be psoriasis or a fungal infection or haieli haieli disease .You need to consult a good dermatologist for proper diagnosis.Kindly also specify about any symptoms associated with it...and exact sites involved. take care, Dr.chawda ","dry, rough, scaly and flaky skin under armpit and other parts of the body hi i got this dry, rough, scaly and flaky skin under my armpit and other parts of the body, i ve been suffering for this for quite a long time already like more or less 5 years. i have already consulted a doctor but they cannot give accurate answers, they re just giving some oitment and etc. this rashes thing in my bosy sometimes are reddish specially when i sweat. please if anyone here can give me some answers i ll be happy to read it. i am 26 years old, male." -139673,What causes severe back pain and chest pain?,Dear caring son Only direct association between drinking alcohol and back pain is osteoporosis as alcohol decreases food intake and hence low calcium level. So all other causes of back pain may affect Your father. Causes may be 1. Muscle spasm 2. Degenerative disc disease 3. Instability. You need to be investigated with Xray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities. Also mri of lumbosacral spine with screening of whole spine is advised to rule out disc and nerve problems. Start tab diclofenac plus thiocolchicoside combination twice a day for pain relief. If report is abnormal need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon. ,"Hi my father drinks spirits every night and has done since i can remember. He know he has a problem. He has been getting really bad pains in the right lower back for a while now, to the point me cant bend,stand etc with out being in agony. Is there something seriously wrong?" -230479,What causes testicle pain with white penile discharge?,"HelloI appreciate your concernAccording to this reports he has more of non motile sperms with less in numberI will definitely help you in best possible way if you can answer my these questionsHis age and presence of any medical or metabolic disease Does he smoke or consuse liquorYes, He can be a father of child first of all it needs to rule out any organic cause for low sperm count and non motile sperms, by treating the underlying cause , healthy sperms can be improvedIf it fails to increase, than artificial insemination and other artificial reproductive techniques can be used.Ask him to have good balanced foodmultivitamin and minerals supplementsoHope this answers your questionBest wishes ","my husband's semen analysis report is color- opaque white total volume- 2ml viscosity- viscous a.motile- 10% s.motile- 10% nonmotile- 80% total count- 02ml pus.cell- 2-3/hpf R.B.C.- 1-2/hpf . I want to know, can he be a father of a child. write the remedies for my problem?" -636,My fiance is COVID positive. How can I protect myself?,"Hi. I understand you are worried about COVID infection. You need to understand that if COVID test result shows positive, then it is sure that the person has the infection, but if the result shows negative that does not prove that the person does not have the infection. The person can still be a asymptomatic carrier of COVID. So, at present scenario with huge number of population affected and you being in close proximity with COVID positive patients, I would suggest you to repeat the test after 7 days if you do not develop any symptoms or earlier itself if you develop any symptoms. And since your boyfriend has tested positive, you satisfy the criteria of COVID close contact. You need to isolate yourself at home for 2 weeks. And you also need to inform your health officials regarding this. COVID close contact ","Hello doctor, I have a question. On Tuesday I went to go get tested with my fiance for COVID because we thought his dad may have had it since at his job there were so many infected. We showed no symptoms but to be safe we went. After then I have not seen him just in case. Today I got my results and I was negative but he was positive. Does that mean the virus can still get to me? I was supposed to go back to work tomorrow and I have showed no symptoms. Do I need to get tested again? Like I said since that day I have not seen him." -39212,Can acne occur while being anorexic ?,Anorexia will lower the immunity of the body and in turn all infectious diseases get a chance to spread more. ,I d like to know if acne will go away while being anorexic or will it show up -184046,How often should colonoscopy be performed after removal of cancerous polyp?,actually normal painkillers will not work in herpetic neuralgic pain. you can consult neurologist for this type of pain . ,"I am 67 suffering from Harpege while taking treatment for lymphoma n.h.with chemo four yrs back on the right side chest.there was acute pain with the skin looking like burns with waterl filled lumps going towards back side like a serpent.the pain is 24 hours.the doctors prescribed painkillers which give side effects constipation,drowsiness etc.the doctors say that there is no medicine for this as the disease has gone inside the skin and only remedy is painkillers." -171687,What is the treatment for numbness in my feet spreading to other parts?,"Hello, Kidney has 2 distinct parts- 1. cortex 2. medulla. These are well separated in a person who is normal. Amongst some patients who may have the onset of the renal disease, this differentiation is lost. If this ultrasound is suggestive of the said changes, I would recommend meeting a nephrologist as soon as possible for further evaluation and advice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saumya Mittal , Diabetologist ","My Urtrasound result reads: KIDNEY: Normal size on both sides but there is decreased cortical echo texture on the right side as well as poor cortico-medullary differentiation. No calculus, no mass and no hydronephoris. The lefty kidney is normal. Dr. what is the meaning of decreased cortical echo texture and poor cortico-medullary differentiation?" -75991,What would be the cost of IVF treatment at AIIMS Delhi ?,"Hi,Madhaviji, Thanks for query, As your right tube is normal there is no problem for ovulation. So go for ovulation study and see that there is ovulation takes place between 14-16th day. if there is no ovulation then your gynaec will prescribe medicines for promoting ovulation and growth and development of endometrium and ovum. Ok and bye. ","Hi Doc, i am 27 and trying to conceive for 7 months. All my harmone levels are normal and I have done HSG 2 days ago report says Distal left tube blocked. My Right tube is normal. Can you please tell me what is the next step? Thanks" -100676,What causes a painful lump on my breast?,"Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.If the lump gives you uncomfortable feeling after food, this is more likely to be a hernia. Plus this is reducible, has impulse on coughing and can be confirmed easily on clinical examination and high resolution ultrasonography. If increasing , get operated before any complications occur. ","A year ago this past Nov. I had gallblader surgery, they said at the time I also had two hernia's after the surgery and much pain the year prior due to gallblader I felt grand.....then after a couple months I noticed just above my navel a small lump about the size of an egg......it now had reached the size of a grapefruit, very uncomfortable after medium to small meal is eaten, could this be something other than the hernia?" -144183,Pain in the right back when breathing. No help from Ventolin. What could it be?,"overdosing any medicine can cause numerous side effects- and diplopia is also often reported-so stop it and take no pain relievers for few days,instead apply local muscle relaxant creams,gels, do hot fomentation,wear lumbar belt while driving,mild back exercises to prevent stifness ","Hi. I am 60 years old. I was prescribed Tramadol for chronic back pain . I will admit I was abusing it as I was taking far more than the 50mg every 6-8 hours, as prescribed. I drive a lot in my job, and started having problems focusing while driving, the most serious problem was that I was seeing double at long distances, which was frightening to say the least. Thinking that vision problems might be related to a pre- stroke condition, I just recently went to my doctor to have this checked out. Everything appears to be fine. I did not discuss my over use of the Tramadol with my doctor. However I was reading that one of the side effects with Tramadol is muscle constriction. Could it be possible that the Tramadol was effecting the muscles around my eyes, causing them not to focus or work in conjunction with each other, therefore causing the double vision??" -191635,Suggest remedy for fever and decreased appetite in an infant,"Hi,Hemoglobin of 2.5g in child of 2.5 years is a dare emergency, which needs blood transfusion after preliminary evaluation. Anytime she may develop cardiac failure and breathing difficulty. With associated liver and spleen enlargement, this can suggest hemolytic anemia or hematological malignancies. Kindly take her to a pediatrician now itself.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician ","I m Shamik Chatterjee from India,West bengal and my little sister of the age of 2 and half years is suffering from very much shortage of haemoglobin a child of her age should minimum have 10 but she is having 2.5,her liver has increased in size and also became hard at its two ends she is also having some problem regarding her spleen also,though kept under great care and being treated under a well known homeopathic doctor still no traces of her improment can be seen. It is my earnest request to you to help us." -154302,What causes pain in my knee?,"Hello, As per your history, it may be bone pain or muscle sprain. Please let me know whether she had a history of injury, sprain, heavy weight lifting. For that, you can take tab. motrin. apply diclofenac gel or spray with heating pads. In case of not getting relief, I would suggest you to MRI foot after orthopedic consultation. Do regular physical therapy. avoid barefoot walking. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician ","I have pain in the right side of my right foot around the heel area, it hurts when putting weight on it. I ride horses daily and when i push my heel down in my stirrup it feels like a stabbing pain around this area like something is being stretched around the right part of my heel- could i have sprained this area?" -186095,How long does Revlimid stay in our system?,Arimidex does not lead to any respiratory discomfort in most patients and is very well tolerated. The shortness is probably due to some abnormality in the remaining lung like an infection or spasm. You should consult a respiratory physician and get it checked out. ,"I am missing my left lung due to a cancerous tumor exactly 7 years ago. I do have some shortness of breath as a result. Four months ago I had a lumpectomy for a small cancerous lump in my left breast. I choose not to have radiation and am on Ameridex, can this cause a worsening of the shortness of breath? It seems that in the last few months I am becoming much more uncomfortable after slight distress, such as climbing stairs. Thanks." -192950,What does this fecalysis report showing Entamoeba histolytica indicate?,"Hello, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about the duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ",My daughter who is 10 yrs old has been suffering frm viral fever since 2 days. Initially her temp was 102.5 F but in 24 hrs increased to 104 F. If i keep her only on crocin the fever doesn t subside even after 4 hrs ( alongwith sponging) but if i keep her on crocin ds 9ml nd ibugesic plus 6ml then only the fever comes down . I need to repeat this then after approx 10 - 12 hrs. Am i doing the right thing? I sometimes fear as many say the two med should not b given together but this only works for my daughter. Also she has recurrent fever every month or two which lasts for 3-4 days but subsides without an antibiotic. Pls suggest. -36212,"Trying to conceive. Have PCOS, white discharge, itching and burning sensation. Taking ovulation treatment and folic acid. Help","Hello, You said you have PCOD and on ovulation induction. Since You have not got the periods, Do urine pregnancy test with early morning sample. For white discharge and with out itching or burning is normal, so nothing to worry about it.See your obstetrician in case your Urine pregnancy test is positive. ",hii dr am hvg mild pcod from past 1 yr .am taking ovulation treatnment for getting pregnancy frm 2 months am nt taking treatment am jst taking folic acid contained tablet n glycipage tablet and i missed my period last month it should be on 3rd may bt i didnt got period am i pregnant and am hvg water milky white discharge without itching burning n it is odourless plz kindly guide me -65647,"Suggest treatment for fever, rashes on limbs and chest pain","Hello. Welcome to HCM.I am Dr Jigar(Infectious Disease Specialist).Well your concern is genuine. Lyme disease can be caused by bite of tick.Problem with this disease is that it is similar to many other illness and test available for diagnosis shows variable results in many patients. Same is in your case , only one band is not enough for confirmation. You should consult expert infectious disease specialist for this. There is also need to rule out other co infection like if any. Also you did not mentioned which antibiotic you are taking. You should also know that during treatment of lyme disease some patients show unusual exaggeration in symptoms which subsides after few days.Finally your thyroid medication will not interfere with this treatment but you should get your thyroid level done if not checked recently.I hope this will help you. I will be glad to help you further in this whenever required. Wish you a rapid recovery. Please revert back with your valuable feedback.Regards.Dr Jigar. ","I recently had a tick bite and the doc thought I may have lyme diasease. The blood test came back with a IGM p23 present however not enough bands to indicate a positive for lyme diasease although the doc dis start me on antibiotics because i had a rash at the site of the bite. Now i am fatigued, have alot of joint pain and cramping in the legs. Around the same time I told her I was having pain in me finger joints too. What does the presence of IGM p23 indicate? I also take synthroid for a throid condition and crestor. She told me to stop the crestor for awhile to see if it helps. It did not. Now she is saying I should see a rumatologist (I know spelling)not a doc ok..... What do you think?" -117201,What causes soreness around the rib cage with abdominal and back pain?,"Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There are different possibilities for this pain in left upper abdomen as @ Abdominal wall related as muscular . @ Intra abdominal left hypochondriac cause - spleen related , colon loop issue . @ Diaphragm related . @ Left lung lower lobe pathology as pneumonia , effusion or other . @ Referred from kidney as calculus or other .Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing you fine recovery .Regards dear take care . ","I have sharp stabbing pain in my upper left abdomen. It started Sunday night, I was uncomfortable no matter how I laid in bed Sunday night but the best was to lay on left side on a heating pad. Yesterday during day the pain was not nearly as bad while I was working but started up again after I ate dinner and has not ceased since." -181208,"Suffer from back pain. MRI report showing lumbar spondylosis, annular disc bulge and disc herniation. Explain?",HelloWelcome to HCMSyndopa plus consists of levodopa and carbidopa combination. The drug combination is very useful in Parkinson's Disease. The medicine take some time to show its effect. But he is taking medicine continuously for about 1 year so there is need to add some other medicine. In such cases addition of other drugs that decreases the degradation of Dopamine are very useful. One group is COMT inhibitor. Medicines of this group like Entocapone should help in this condition.Please visit your neurologist for detailed prescription or wait for some days for improvement.Thanks ,"Hi Doctor! My father is of 76 years old and suffering from Parkinsons for last 3 years. First 2 years he was irregular in medication and last 1 year he is taking Syndopa CR medication and now his health deteriorated with more shaking of hands, lower jaw and impaired movement, writing and ckocked voice. now a nuerologist priscribed him to take 1/2 tablet of Sydopa plus 125 4 times a day ( inbetween meals). He started this medication during last 4 days and there is no improvement and his hands shaking is incleased. Please advise whether to continue this prescription or any alternative. thanks" -2387,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -119132,What causes severe pain in the lower abdomen?,"Hi,from hisatory it seems that you might be having abdominal colic giving this problem.There might be having gastritis or hyper-acidity.Take some antispasmodic like Meftal spas or Cyclopam for colic pain.take Omeprazole daily for few days.Some times some cardiac ailments like angina or coronary insufficiency does gives this type of pain.Go for EKG to rule out any cardiac cause.Ok and take care. ",I am a 48 year old woman. I have been having pain in my abdomen on and off since yesterday morning. The pain is located from just under my breasts down to my navel in kind of a band all the way across. The pain feels like sharp poking all through this area. Pain is much worse when standing and almost gone when sitting. I have had no fever or nasea or vomiting. Appetite and bowel activity are normal. What could be going on? -33365,What are the chances of pregnancy after taking HuCOG injection?,"Hallow Dear, HuCOG is a hCG preparation which helps the release of the egg (ovulation) from a matured follicle. Glycomate with Clomiphene citrate helps the maturity of the follicles. Duphaston would work better if given after injection of hCG. In fact, when hCG is given, Duphaston becomes optional medicine. Folic acid helps the endometrium to grow and the follicle to be healthy. Please monitor the ovulation by ultrasonography. Mostly within 24 hours after the HuCOG injection, ovulation will take place. So have daily intercourse for next 48 hours. This will increase the possibility of pregnancy. I hope this clarifies your doubts. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","I am 30 years, trying to concieve for the past 6 months, I am advised to take Glycomet SR 500, Folic acid and from today being 16th Day Duphston.I have been given HuCOG today and under folical monitoring. Wanted to check what are my chances of getting pregnant" -148459,How to treat blood clots in both legs?,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:1. Alcohol is one of the causes of raised GGT. Post hepatic biliary obstruction are common causes.2. It causes bile duct cells injury, which causes the GGT to release into blood stream and so your levels are high.3. Other liver disorders also needs to be ruled out. Get your complete liver function tests done for further correlation.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ",my gt levels are high.i have quit alcohol for five years and recently take a drink when i party .This is occasionally would this be a problem.i must be honest this only happens when i have company to take a drink.How can i get my gt levels down????????????? -41190,Is homeopathy a feasible solution to hair fall?,"Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You seem to have Androgenetic Alopecia(AA). It is characterised by a gradually progressive thinning and hair loss from the front, mid and vertex part of the scalp manifesting as a reduced hair volume as well as a receding anterior hair line in males. Minoxidil and oral finasteride are the only approved remedies for Androgenetic alopecia in males. There is no approved Homeopathic treatment for Androgenetic alopecia. Treatment of AA is long term. The goal of treatment is to arrest further progression and to maintain existing hairs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance. ","Hello sir,i am 21years old.my height is 5ft7inch.weight 55 to 60kg.i am suffering from hair fall 3years.everyday i loss almost 50 hairs.i use allen's arnicaplus(homoeo hair root vitalizer).bt i want to consult a homeo doctors immediately.so plz give me good homoeopathy or good hairologist doctors chembers.plz plz plz help me....i am prasenjit." -98928,How can a painful temple lump be treated?,Hello!Thank you for the query.The only connection between the lump on this area and the symptoms you have is a hernia. It is possible that you have a small hernia in this area causing some abdominal pain and occasional nausea and vomiting.However more possible is that the lump is nothing more than a benign skin lesion and has nothing to do with your gastrointestinal symptoms. Your nausea can be caused by stomach issues or gallstones for example. Some diagnostics is necessary to find the reason.I suggest you to consult general surgeon with the lump and gastroenterologist with other symptoms.Hope this will help.Regards. ,"I have a lump at the base of my rib cage. Front, center. Somewhat painful when pressong on it. I have experienced occasional nausea and vomiting not asdociated with the stomach flu. Most recently twice within one week. Prior to that approximately 2-4 weeks between episodes. Not persistent." -113654,Which specialist should I consult for pain in the legs and throat?,"Hello,Have you had a cardiac workup? Also, are you on Prednisone? Your rheumatologist can do some blood work and examine you to see if you are in a flare. Prednisone can make you have hot flashes. Hormones play a role too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Priya Sadanandan ","I HAVE LUPUS BUT AS OF LATE I HAVE BEEN SWEATING ALOT, AT NIGHT, FLASHS DURING THE DAY, AND I ALSO HAVE HAD A HEAVY CHEST FEELING. I RECENTLY LOWERED MY HORMONE DOSE BUT DONT KNOW IF THAT WOULSCAUSE THIESE THINGS. ALSO I JUST FEEL CRAPPY ALL THE TIME" -34543,Is injection necessary for pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,First get Rh group of your husband done. If he is also Rh -ve, there is no necessity for you to get the injection as there is no risk of isoimmunisation.Usually, Rh negative person does not have the antibodies in the blood against Rh positive antigens by default. When the blood of such individuals comes in contact with the Rh positive cells, the body develops antibodies. Therefore, during first pregnancy, the baby has usually no risk. However, this baby if Rh positive, can be responsible for initiation of Rh antibody formation in mother's body. This usually happens during delivery or abortion. These antibodies in subsequent pregnancy may cause harm to the baby. Therefore, immediately after delivery, the injection is given which prevents the antibody formation in the mother's body. Now, since you had not taken such injection, you can find out whether such antibodies are formed in your body by performing a test called as Indirect Coomb's test on your blood. If there are no antibodies present in your blood, your next baby is spared of the mishap. However, after next delivery do not forget to take the injection. If the antibodies are formed in your blood, the effect of baby will depend upon the concentration of these antibodies. Accordingly baby may require blood transfusion either immediately after delivery or even during pregnancy lest the risk to the baby's life due jaundice as a result of blood cells destruction. I have tried to make these very complex things as simple as possible for you. You may contact me by asking me a Direct question after you get your blood tested for antibodies. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri ","hi , i had abortion in 2005 that time i didnt check my blood group later i came to my blood group is B negative . i told that about it she told me to have an injection if not geting pregnacy is difficut but some problem i didnt have that injection but know i want a baby what to do please tell me" -196451,"What causes stomach pain, fever and chest pain?","Eating problems in kids usually don't need medications.There are various methods you can try like make eating enjoyable, try different foods, make a schedule, use colourful plating etc. ",Hi i havew a 2 year old that is not eating anything she will only eat breakfast and that is it she always wants junk food like cookies and chips but i don t give her anything like that until she eats a meal she is only 23 lbs and not gaining any weight is there anything that i can do to make her eat! -65228,Suggest treatment for influenza and chills,"Yes, you can recover from TB with the correct treatment. It sounds like you have had a cure. It is unlikely for this infection to reoccur, but you could get re-infected if you are again exposed to it. To avoid it, stay away from people that have it or are prone to have it, and from environments where it is common. Avoid using drugs, especially injecting drugs. This can lower you immunity and make it easier for you to get re-infected. Taking good care of yourself as far as diet, exercise, and sleep is also vital in maintaining a strong immune system. Hope this helps. ","I am 25 y/o male was diagonised of Tb an year before,but i have taken medicine for 1 year, the lymph seems fine now and there is no sweeling all the test are showing normal,but the only concern is that i want to know can it recover ?? if yes then how much are the chances of reoccurence..and what are the things that is need to do as precautions in this...plzzz help!!." -205283,What causes frequent hives in children?,"HiAfter complete treatment with antibiotics the chance of complications are reduced. Complications now occur very rarely. However, if they do occur, they can be serious.Complications due to the spread of the infection can occur early in the infection and may include the following:Ear infection (otitis media)Throat infection and collection of pus (abscess)Sinus infectionPneumoniaMeningitis and brain abscessLater complications can (rarely) occur a few weeks after the infection has cleared. These occur as a result of immune reactions in the tissues. These may include:Rheumatic fever (which can damage the heart)Kidney damage (glomerulonephritis)If your child has only cold and no other symptoms, you may give him chlorpheniramine . But in case he develops high fever or any other symptoms, do contact your physician. ",Hi my son suffered from scarlet fever a month ago since then he has been falling sick and always given antibiotic.currently he is having cold. I am afraid he should not get fever and be on antibiotic. Please tell me why this is happening to him.Worried mum -215952,What can be the dark circle above the teeth?,"HiWith you query, do you mean you got one tooth extracted and the other one root canal done I believe nothing wrong in taking those medicines ask him to take water to control the hiccups or not to open the mouth fir five mins so that they come down . Hope thus helps you ",my husband is 40 yrs old and had tooth infection so got the tooth removed and had reoot canal done. after that Dr prescribed Augmentin yesterday. but from today morning he is having heavy hicups. when asked dr told to take Domstal. but hiccups is still presisiting -240275,Could acting weird and being out of control be due to dehydration?,"As his social life and career is getting affected, he need both medical and counselling- psychotherapy help. There are medication which help in overcoming anxiety like SSRIs, SNRIs etc plus short term\SOS use of benzodiazepines. Main mode of treatment for him is psychotherpy where cognitive behavioral approach will correct his deep routed faulty thoughts which are maintaining axiety. He'll learn how to overcome fear causing thoughts and stimuli Get back to me if u need more specific details.Regards, Dr Arun ","My 35 year old son is a graduating doctor ready for his career . He has revealed to me that he has a social anxiety disorder and has just started seeing a therapist. As he is coming home after being away for several years and is invited to a family wedding, plus other family celebrations, he is feeling overwhelmed and is thinking of avoiding these situations by travelling. As his mother I know he has always felt socially inadequate despite much encouragement from home. He was quiet and shy even before his dad died at age 9. What suggestions do you have as it s time for him to reclaim his life and enjoy social situations." -140687,Suggest treatment for back pain,"I am sorry to read about your condition. Probably you strained your muscle too hard and it has gone into spasm. During a spasm since the muscle remains contracted, it gets fatigued and thereby cries in pain. This is the pain that you are suffering from. Your doctor has given the right medicines. Please be patient and in 2-3 days, the pain should eventually subside. Applying hot compress alternating with cold compress should be helpful and would give you some relief.After you go back to the gym, please be sure to take it a bit easy on yourself. ",I am 35 yes male who hit the gym for weight training 5-6 times a week. Day before during my leg workout my left side lower back pulled while i was on my second set of lying leg presses. I immediTely stopped but the pain has been excruciating. My movements have been painful. I was given a dynapar lamp shot and neo relax mr 8 alkng with zepro 0.25 mg by doc. Nowhave been advised zerodol s twice daily. I am applying volini thrice daily.I am dying to hit back to the gym. Any help and advice will be a boon. Plz help with guidance to recover -174607,"What causes red bruise on the spine, fainting spells and burning in the lower left?","Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Based on your past medical history, I would recommend performing a new spine MRI to examine your lower spine, which may be more susceptible to repeated trauma in this clinical situation. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","I fell twiced first time I landed flat on my lt hip on a oxygen cart and on my back. Second time hit rt hip on board in couch. Er doc said I had very bad contusions . I had laminectomy,discectomy a couple yr ago should I try to get a MRI done or what do I do" -189912,Diagnosed with bile duct cancer. On chemotherapy. What is your opinion?,"Hello! Thank you for the query. Symptoms which can point to colon cancer are constipation and narrow stools. Pimples on the stomach are rather not related to colon cancer. You should be aware of colon cancer if you are older than 50, have had colon cancer in the family. If you are quite young person, colon cancer is rather unlikely. Other symptoms of colon cancer are: weight lost, blood in stool, nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation and diarrhea alternately, weakness, low hemoglobin level. Other diseases which can cause constipation are chronic bacterial infection, bad diet (lack of fiber rich products and mineral water intake), medicines (Ca-blockers, antidepresants), thyroid disease. I suggest you to visit your doctor and have some diagnostics performed. If you are around 50, colonoscopy should be done. If you are young person, FOBT (fecal occult blood test) should be fine. Blood work, abdominal ultrasound, thyroid tests should be also done. Hope this will help. Regards. ","Hi, I have had really bad constipation problems, acid reflux, and also stomach the last year. I've noticed that my stools from time to time have been very narrow, and at others it could be normal or little hard pebbles. I also have small red dots on my stomach that short of resemble pimples, but are not popable and do not go away. And I have noticed more and more appear over the last four to five months. My question is, could this be related to colon cancer? Or does it sound like it might be?" -70029,Suggest measures to reduce fever,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern for your daughter and as long as the age of your daughter is concern and the symptoms it is better to see the pediatrician for clinical examination because time is running out and child already given whatever need to be given, hope this information helps you, have nice day and take care. ","My 12 year old daughter has had a chesty cough for about 3 weeks now. Not gone to Doc as prob viral infection. She has got worse with a high temp, shivering, aching back and chest. In the last few days she has been vomitting as well. Is there any point seeing the GP or will it be fluids and paracetamo?" -223744,How to get rid of foreskin tightness?,"Hello, The symptoms are more likely suggestive of conditions like orchitis( infection of the testes). You can go for an ultrasound scan of the testes to confirm the diagnosis. Nothing much to worry and most cases respond well to antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I've got Kidney disease and my left testis is double it's size! I'm in so much pain i cant move, i took some pain pills left over from other issues and my head is dizzy can think strait and i faint standing up. what pain pill do you usually give for testicle pain?" -51196,Suggest home remedy to cure pain in chest and jaw while having angina,"Hello, Thanks for posting your query on Healthcare Magic...* Brief Answer: adhere to anti ischemic medications , healthy diet and regular follow up with your cardiologist.*Explanation: My opinion is that ischemic heart disease is an important condition that needs good plan of management first of all anti ischemic medications such as antiplatelets and antihyperlipidemics are crucial. then regular follow up with a cardiologist is a must to modify your treatment and see if any new findings in patient heart condition exist. of course health diet with low salt and fat content and regular exercising do help in such conditions. avoiding stressful conditions and smoking is nonnegotiable.If any new chest pain develops or symptoms or signs of heart failure or even palpitations present then coronary angiography plus or minus stenting may be needed then.I suggest my patients the following :new echocardiogaphy and electrocardiogram is important to reassess heart dimensions and ischemic changes if there any.The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about height and other comorbidities present.*Conclusion: I suggest you follow up with your cardiologist and until that happen, stick to your medications. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help, If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health. ","I had a Septal Myocardial Infarction in early 2008. I also have LBBB that was found in 1986. Of what I read from the hand written report of my doctor at the time it states...septal myocardial infarction, EF 40%, LV dilator 7.0 can. I am a 57 yr old female 197 lbs. What after treatment should I be doing?" -45240,How can scrotum and inner thigh rash with lumps be treated?,"Hi.As per your case history you are having fungal infection called as tinea corporis.My treatment advice is – 1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it.3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .4. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine given only after consulting a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. ","I have I think Candida symptoms, rash under breast my rectum itches in the evening and I get blisters starting my my mouth when I am stressed. I read that I can take probiotics to get rid of the candida in my intestine but it also said if I have herpes to not do that it that true?" -148990,What are the precautions for low blood pressure?,Itp is the immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Your immune reactions destroyed platelet so you have low platelet count. So you need immunosuppressive drugs like steroids. It will suppress your immunity vand platelet count will increase it cause high sugar as side effects. But risk benifit ratiobis in favour of taking steroids. You should continue steroids as per requirements ,"my mother suffering from ITP as doctor says. symptums are - fever comes suddenely withs shivering, platelates count decreases and if takes omnicortel for increasing platelates then sugar level increases. please suggest something. as doctor says medicine for platelates and sugar will continue whole life." -39359,How can skin darkening be treated with creams?,"Hello,I can understand your concern for hyper-pigmentation and skin darkening. After analyzing your query I can get that you have the problem since a quiet long time. It can be related to simple ""Post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation"" or also know as PIH or could also be due to some genetical condition. In all of these conditions the color giving cells are over active and are produce more color to the skin. The resulting situation is manifested as slightly increased pigmentation over the affected area. I generally give a latest treatment with kojic acid, licorice extract, niacinamide or if required the azelaic acid based creams and other latest ingredient in the treatment. You can take further guidance from a dermatologist.All the best. ","hello,I was fair before but from past few years I have been turned brownish black,I have been using natural remedies but no use so please suggest me some cream to get fairer and white,also the results should be quick so please suggest me c good ame effective cream" -157443,What causes numbness in the foot after a hip replacement surgery?,"Hi, Kenalog is safe medication and side effects are minimal. No side effects will be masked by Kenalog. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is on the right track. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",MRI scheduled bilateral feet for suspected stump neuromas Have had 3 bilateral feet injections the past 9 months ; the latest in nov worked immediately- then wore off briefly - but seems to be back working now ! Currently pain free - will anything adverse be masked by the injection medication? I think I received kenalog A bit of a deadline as my insurance runs out 12/31/17 -243162,Under stress. Preparing for exam. Getting angry. Suggestions?,"HelloYou are 22 year old and are smoking for few years. You have considerable stress and also have receding hair line. Due to stress you developed psychosomatic complaints in back, abdomen, pelvic area and head. Hair loss may be linked to tension but it have other causes like familial hair loss, male pattern baldness etc. But definitely if you quit smoking and reduce stress and tension. Try relaxation exercises, progressive muscle relaxation exercises, breathing exercises etc for quick relief. Yoga and meditation will also help.Thanks ","Hi Doctor! I'm 22 years old, smoking for quite many years now. And I seem to have a receding of hairline appearing recently. I've had a considerable amount of stress at one point last year and ever since, and I have always been suggestive to stress previously, resulting in constant psychosomatic tension in areas of my back, abdomen, pelvic area and head (inside and on the skin) that has increased since last year. Now I started noticing that my hairline has receded in front, in those corners of the forehead, you know. I associate it with constant tension I've been experiencing in that area of the head on the surface like skin tension and under the skull too. Is there a chance for it to grow back when I quit smoking and work on reducing the tension?" -14845,I have toothache due to dislodged filling in an incomplete root canal treated tooth. Please help.,"Hi. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. You said it is an eight months old treated tooth and also with incomplete root canal treatment. With this, I suspect that the tooth is severely infected and you might need to take a course of antibiotics along with pain killers as an emergency till you seek a dentist as soon as possible. Also do not worry that the temporary filling has fallen out. That is okay because if it was there, you would have got a swelling due to the severe infection pressurized within the boundaries of the tooth. Re-root canal treatment is highly questionable at this stage. Meanwhile, take the tablets as per the prescription. Capsule Amoxycillin 500 mg orally eight hourly for five days, tablet Metronidazole 400 mg orally 12 hourly for five days, tablet Ibuprofena and Paracetomol (200 mg and 500 mg) combination drug to be taken orally eight hourly for 2 to 3 days. Note: Please do not repeat the course unless prescribed again. All medicines are to be taken after food only. If you get any skin rashes or allergies immediately stop taking the medicine. If you having any gastric irritation during the course of the medicines, please take tablet Omeprazole 10 mg 12 hourly 30 minutes before food along with the other prescribed medicines. However, I advice you to visit a dentist as soon as possible to get it virtually treated because antibiotics are mere ad-ons to the actual treatment. ","Hello doctor, I have toothache. I have an unfinished root canal for about eight months, temporary filling has also fallen out. Now I am with severe pain. Unable to drink, eat, etc. What should I do to relieve the pain? OTC is not working." -180295,"Skull area near neck feels loose, hollow click. What could this be?","Sub arachnoid hemorrhage may be due to small leaking blood vessel,sometimes insidius in onset.Any feature of raised ICT,should alert to investigate& confirm the diagnosis. ","My husband had a sub arachnoid hemorrhage that ruptured 2x's in the same day, the second one rendering him unconscense. It has been 21 days and he has lost most function. He is begin to speak a little but he really fades in and out. My question is could he have been having symptoms such as anger issues up to 2 weeks prior? He did have blurred vision the day before." -220614,"Swelling on face with scar tissue, having gingivitis and cavities on same side. Are they related?",Hello there...There are many reasons for gum bleeding. Most frequent reason being deposits that get accumulated over the tooth. These deposits get accumulated and causes inflammation of the gums. Even on slight stimulation and sometimes spontaneously you would have bleeding from the gums. these deposits doesn't go with regular brushing...hence we advice scaling ( teeth cleaning) for every 6 months...That not only keeps your teeth clean but keeps your gums healthy... Get your teeth cleaned your problem would spontaneously come down... ,"I take really good care of my teeth but within the last 2 and a half weeks my gums have been sore and have been bleeding even when they are not being brushed. I have even tried using a soft brush and that is too hard on my teeth, I have had to start using a toodlers toothbrush. I am a 20 year old female, what could be the cause of it?" -137504,My heart hurts when I breathe.,Go to the Doctor....you know you got to. ,"I can't breathe well and my heart is acting strange. I want to know whats the problem.? It's not the first time. I breathe in and out as if I breathed more or less air when I breathe and I feel that I can't breathe normally. My heart pumps really fast sometimes though I'm not tired. What can this be? It's as if I breathed in and I feel as though extra air goes into my lungs, or if I breathe out I let out extra air after. I have had asthma and I haven't been sleeping at regular times but I'm not sure if it relates to my problem. But I said those just in case if it does relate." -82811,"High blood lipids, any advice is deeply appreciated","INTERFERONS DOES NOT GENERALLY EFFECTS RENAL OVERLOAD AS IT IS WELL ABSORBED DUE TO USE AS SUB CUTANEOUS INJ. BOTH THE PATHOLOGIES REQUIRE SEPARATE SET OF EXPERTISE,AND MOSTLY EASILY AVAILED IN HIGH CLASS BUT COST EFFECTIVE GOV MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITALS LIKE A.I.I.M.S,NEW DELHI,CMC VELLORE ",is there any medicine to cure an dialysis patient having hepatitis b? -57992,How to treat elevated st waves?,"Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. All the symptoms, like tightness in your throat, thirst etc. are part of the anxiety you experienced from an episode that was new and worrying to you. This is a property of all types of anxieties. Therefore, I think you should fall back asleep with no worries, should this happen again. Because, during sleep happens a phase that is called rapid eye movement (REM) phase. To put it simple, this is the phase during which dreams occur and it is characterized by a flush of adrenalin and noradrenalin in the system, hence the high heart rate. Some colleagues like to call it ''the nightmare heart rate''. My opinion is that there is nothing to worry about. I hope I was helpful. Best regards. Dr. Meriton ",I woke up out of a sleep because my heart was racing fast and I was about to faint and now it's going slow and my throat feels tight. And I feel just odd about it I'm trying to fall back asleep and I can't because I'm worried should I be concerned and go to the hosp?? -45828,Suggest cause for rashes,"Hi,Your son may be having neonatal acne. It is a harmless and benign condition. The acne lesions at this age may be due to testosterone in blood. Not to worry at all. It may recover by itself without any treatment. Still, it remains..you may apply erythromycine gel on the lesions. No oral treatment is needed. Do not squeez the lesions,otherwise he may develop secondary infection. In that case, he needs oral antibiotic like azithromycine in pediatric dose. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ",my son is 2 months old now ..he started to have like rashes like pimple on the face when he was 2 weeks old and now its all over his body .its tiny little reddish pimple when it dries the color becomes white/transparent. like heat rash .. it keeps on coming back .i dont know what to do ..pls advise me ..thanks -92895,Suggest treatment for a sore lump under the rib cage,"i.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a urologist, regarding your concern. it could be a cystic formation, but other lesion types must also be ruled-out. diagnostics for further evaluation and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","My husband has a painful lump in the personal area. It has gotten larger than a marble in the last month. Not sure what this is, but its very uncomfortable. He had colon cancer 9 years ago and he is very worried. What doctor should he see? What could this be?" -155863,Does ovoid plaques cause unexplained dizziness ?,"Hello, The symptoms are a more likely point to a condition called coccalgia. However, we have to rule out other possible causes also. Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan to get a better clinical picture. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I had thyroid cancer that also got into lymph nodes and all that is cleared up but now I m having a lot of tailbone pain that has gone on for several months and also I just had a T.B test that was suspicious but cleared by the nurse and now it is welted and swollen and itches. -91530,"Elevated liver enzymes, rash on torso and fatigue",Hello and welcome to healthcare forum. Your hepatic hemangioma never produces such type of symptoms so dont think that it has any relation with your present complains and your present problem is mostly due to some gastro intestinal infection and will be cured by antibiotics under medical supervision. You does not require any further treatment for this hemangiomas at present or in future as it will not cause any problem. Best wishes for your health. ,"Hi Doctor , I am a male, 48 years old, I am diagnosed by CT Scan with 2 Hepatic Hemangioma , measuring about 2x2.1x2. Since last one and half month I am suffering from loose motion , slight abdiminal pain, gas and burning in the stomach and during motion. My question is about the treatment option and if there is any risk in the long run. Is this stomach disorder is due to this hemangioma? please advise. My height is 5 fit 5 inch." -151638,What causes swelling and pain in kneecap?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms of your friend seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis. I suggest to check the rheumatoid factor level for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",my good friend has been having trouble with his fingers and forearm for about a year now. the fingers swell and are painful. he wakes up with them numb but not like they are asleep. he rubs them all the time and says they are painful to touch. I am trying to help him figure it out. one dr told him arthritis and another told him carpeltunnel. he also gets red blotches on them and his arm -236320,"What causes memory problems, anxiety and body imbalance?","hi there, there are few anti psychotics which has very less potency to cause tardive dyskinesia. The best one among them is clozapine. It is sometimes even use in tardive dyskinesia for psychosis. Other medicines like olanzapine, quetiapine are also useful in this condition. There are limited data available for lurasidone or Latuda as it is recently available still it has some risk for TD. Hope you find the answer helpful. ","My son has schizo affective and biplar disorder. He developed tardive dyskensia from anti-psychotic medication about ten years ago. He is 41. Currently he is hearing voices, very paranoid and emotionally unstable with strong mood swings. His medical advisor wants him to try Latuda but he is afraid to do so, not trusting that it will not make his painful tardive dyskensia worse. Is there another atypical antipsychotic that does not have the side effect of TD? Or is Latuda not likely to worsen the TD? Thank you for reading and replying!" -55206,When will my blood pressure become normal after taking 'cardicor'?,"yes it is beer to take him to a hospital get an ecg and cardiac markers to be checked. if it's normal nothing to worry,if however otherwise he needs an hospital with cathlab,sweating,vomiting could be atypical manifestations of heart disease. ","my dad 56 years old had a heart attack this past june followed shorty by kidney failure. He was mis diagnosed with pnemonia and one thing led to another. Without getting into all that, it was a long summer. He had the cath surgery only to find he didn't need it (saying he didn't have a heart attack) followed by a blood clot that sent him straight back to the or, this time he returned to us on a vent because he was having seizure type symptoms and blood pressure that shot way up to way low. (can't quite remember the numbers but it was bad.) he was in icu for a few days this way, and a few more for monitoring. Spent a couple days on the regular floor and sent home. He then had a problem with the surgery from the blood clot (home nurse sent him back to er) because they didn;t change his bandages and it turned green blah blah blah. He continued getting sick again which led us to transfer him before they killed him.(act of congress when someone is a vetern or so we were told) He ended up in another hospital with kidney failure to find he had been given too much of a drug he wasnt suppose to have until some levels were checked. Its been about two months now since he has been home(he had dialysis) and he is now in bed throwing up and complaining that his left arm is hurting. He is under blankets cold but is very sweaty, we can't get him to go to doctor. Should we be alarmed about a heart attack? He is a smoker and they told us if he didn't quit he would end up where we started. He quit for weeks(mostly the ones he was in hospital for.)" -169401,What causes pain in the middle of the shoulder blade?,"Hello I have studied your case,These symptoms are adverse effects of statins medication which doctor might have given to lower blood cholesterol levels..Continue your nutritional supplement.Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins.Eat fresh fruit and juice and soup they have anti=oxidant.Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,Yes you can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself.Take potassium rich diet.Hot and cold fomentation to leg. You need to continue you medication for couple of month to see effects.Add tab methylcobalamine 1500 once day or Inj methylcobalamine1500 mcg once week for 6 weeks.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","hi dr! i am living in malaysia with my husband. actually the problem is with my husband. he is having painful calf muscles specifically and cramp like pain in his legs, consistently for a more than a year. he become tired and lethargic with an average or a bit more activity. he has pain his heels also but then he consulted the doctor and he suggested the cholestrol test which was quite high, he took medicine for it and the problem was solved, but now a days he is again feeling pain in heels at times. kindly suggest something" -111794,What causes productive cough with wheezing?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Sorry to say but nerve to diaphragm and diaphragm once damage can not be repaired in fiture. So the function of diaphragm, once lost can not be reverted. We can only strengthen the normal healthy lung.And for this try to follow these steps .1. Avoid smoking. 2. Enroll yourself in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercise are done. These will improve your lung function. 3. Vaccinate yourself with adult respiratory vaccines like pneumococcal and influenza to prevent future respiratory tract infection. ","I had a Quad ruple by-pass about 6 yrs ago and dur ing the procedure,,, the surgeon cut my diaphragm,,and now am not able to use my right lung,,, now I am having to use just one lung but I have a hard time breathing with just that one,I am unable to do a lot of things that I could at one time,,,sometimes it is hard for me to breathe at all if I am trying to work. I am on oxygen but can't use it all the time because of the things I do,, Plse help me,,,Is there any thing I can do to help myself or is there cure for fixing that Diaphram,,,this breathing with just one lung slows me down a lot,,any solution out there????" -194501,Suggest treatment for fever despite taking Milixim DS syrup,"Hello,Fever with yellow color mucous discharge suggestive of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) with secondary bacterial infection, may be sinusitis.Get an x-ray face, PNS, CBC, require to starts an antibiotic treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal ","hi, my daughter is 33 months old, This morning she had a fever of 100.5 F and has a yellow/brownish sticky mucus running out of her nose as of this afternoon. she has never had this color of musuc before and im starting to worry. What does this color of mucus mean?" -208790,Is Walamycin effective for loose motions?,"Hi, I'am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns,I think your baby is on recovery and doing well , sometimes nauseating feeling may persist , try to feed her in small aliquots frequently . Watch for any yellow colour urine . Complete 14 days course of zinc.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questionsTake care. ","hello sir,my daughter is 2.5 years old. she was suffering from vomiting & lose motions. the doctor admitted her for 12 hours, prescribed sinarest plus & cefaxone injections 2 times for 5 days. she felt well and next prescription is for 7 dys with zincolife syrup 2.5 ml two times.now the loose motion is under control but symptoms of vomiting are seen. however no vomiting still but we are afraid, please suggest" -178319,"in early sixties, constant feeling of incomplete sleep even after sufficient rest, frequent twitching throughout the body, stuttering and jaw locking on speaking. Cause?","Hi..Thanks for the query. Firstly Parkin (Trihexphenidyl...abbreviated THP) is a drug which is given to control trembling of hands (also known as extra-pyrimidal side effect or EPS) caused by serenace (haloperidol). Haloperidol/Serenace is the antipsychotic or main drug which is being used to treat Psychosis by your fathers doctors. Since he is also suffering from epilepsy; giving Haloperidol/serenace might not be a very good idea as certain antipsychotics increase the risk of having a seizure episode. Hence antipsychotic agent Quetiapine (brand names Quel, Quetipin, Quetan etc.) might be a better option for your father as this drug has a very low propensity of causing seizures. Lastly, all antipsychotic drugs including Quetiapine, Haloperidol do cause some worsening of Blood cholesterol & sugar levels. Hence strict dietary management, physical exercise along with regular monitoring of blood sugar, cholesterol & appropriate medications for diabetes & hypertension should keep your father fine. Good Luck ",hi sir my father is suffering from psychosis the doctor has given them parkin 2 mg tab and serenace 5 mg tab but my father was suffering from epilepsy from past 17 years. the doctor had recognised that he had depression from NIMHANS HOSPITAL. currently he is ok but some times he talks some things he sees or hears some thing but doctor said that it is not schizoprenia but it is psychosis. sir so please guide me and he has also diabetes they have given him glucobay M-25 and he is taking epilepsy tablests like M-TOIN 100 mg and ATEN 25 mg and MAZETOL 200 mg. sir please guide me. i am from country india my state is karnataka asia continent and my city is bangalore we live in area chamrajpet. sir you all might be knowing the bangalore city because it is world's fastest growing city so only in our city we have many diseases which are also fast sir please guide me about this my email id is YYYY@YYYY thank you sir please reply me and please guide me. -120475,What causes pain and cramps in lower abdomen?,"HI.Thanks for an elucidate history.Ideally 2 and half weeks after the abdominal hysterectomy you should be fine and normal.The probable cause of body-ache, nausea can be a mid persistent infection, or the healing process is still going on . Anxiety of some sort can add to the problem.Since Ibuprofen 88 is not helping, I thought of anxiety.The dizziness can be due to the disease process or due to you not eating much in 2 days added on with by the 2 tables of hydrocodine you have taken- they give sleepiness or weird sensation like dizziness. I would advise you to undergo all the relevant blood tests to see for infection, urine and stool tests, ultrasonography to see for any collection or signs of infection in the kidneys / pelvis. Start on the antibiotic course, get a bed rest, good follow-up with your Doctor till you are cleared . ","Hi! I just had a abdominal hysterectomy 2 1/2 weeks ago... I am having serious body aches, nausea, insomnia for the past three days... 800 mg Ibprophen dosent help, so I took 2 hydrocodine.. (dose 1 to 2 of 5/500mg.) noticed today that I am dizzy when standing, I havent eaten much in two days.... hot..cold flashes... is this normal?" -117096,How can severe pain in the lower abdomen on the left side be treated?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The presentation of narrated symptoms suggest that it is related to intestine colic from various possible reasons as early appendix inflammation or others. I would suggest an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis for further proceedings. Thanks. Take care. ,"I have had abdominal pain for two days. It seems to be unrelated to foods I have eaten. I have gone to the bathroom normally. It hurts when I press on it. I am able to function and do normal daily activities. I finished my menstrual cycle two days ago. The pain is more of a discomfort, not quite as bad as cramps. It feels similar to eating something that didn't agree with me, but I have no other symptoms to indicate that. I have also had a migraine for five days, which is also typical around my period. When I press on my stomach it hurts more around the belly button area-above and below it." -232526,What causes red rash between the thighs and testicle?,"Hello,,Pre-mature ejaculation is the commonest sex problem through out the globe and commonest cause is anxiety due to fear of not satisfying the partner, fear of being seen, fear of losing hardness and a lot of other myths. One may have anxiety related to sexual performance only or to each and every thing going around. I suggest you to try to relax , refocus more on the enjoyment of being together than on the time spent after penetration. I can suggest a few things1.Try to analyze what makes you anxious that is the thought responsible for it 2.Take your wife in to confidence and reduce the weight of expectations by yourself as well as your wife. 3.Start on breathing exercises- take a deep breath and try to breathe out as slowly as you can . Repeat as many times as possible. 4.Kegel's exercises- Tighten your pelvic muscles, take a deep breath, hod for 10 seconds and slowly release. repeat as many times as you can.Thank you. ",I suffered from premature ejeculation (early discharge with in 15 to 20 seconds) from last 3 years . I had taken many ayurvedic & alopathic medicines but there is no effect please sugges suitable treatment. Sir also tell me about himalya company product confido. -198776,What causes fever and loose motion in a 3 year old?,"Hello,I can understand your concern. The red flat spots around mouth indicates presence of allergic reaction or viral infection. As she is vomiting too, it seems more like to be a viral infection. I would advise you to visit a pediatrician for the physical examination and investigations regarding viral infection. Confirmed diagnosis and treatment can be based on the test reports. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your daughter feels better soon.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah ",My 5 yr old daughter has red flat spots around her mouth. They are pin point in size. She threw up this morning out of the blue. She has no fever and has been vaccinated but she hasn't gotten her 5 yr shots (turned 5 in March 2011). Should I be worried? -18968,Is it possible for gay parents to raise a child normally?,"Hello. I understand your concern and worries. You are right in saying that a child needs the love and affection of both parents but at the same time, it is just love and affection which matters the most. The person who is giving it becomes secondary. There is no hard and fast rule that children of gay people will have a distorted future. The point is if the child is being brought up with love, affection, care, understanding, and support, he or she will adjust with environment easily, will develop good coping skills and good caring parents are more important than the gender of parents. Parental counseling can be done. Good care, support, understanding, nurturance of the child. ","Hello doctor, I have a cousin who is gay and her and her partner just recently adopted a child and I am fearing for that child's future because of the problems it could face as an adult which is they have a greater chance of committing suicide, suffer from obesity and depression, become dependant on drugs." -6339,Can I take Testosterone cypionate and Trenbolone enanthate while on Benicar?,"Hello. If you have low testosterone and have been given a prescription for using testosterone, after consulting an endocrinologist you can take it. But always remember you should not have very high doses of testosterone since hypertension already puts the cardiac system under some risk for development of coronary artery disease in the future. Even though nothing has been reported scientifically, but doctors believe there is an indirect association between high testosterone and cardiac ailments. As you know men are prone to more heart attacks. So it is better to take it lower doses if it is required medically. ","Hello doctor, Can I take Testosterone cypionate and Trenbolone enanthate, while on high blood pressure medication Benicar 20 mg?" -41021,Should i continue using mintop 2% solution for hair fall?,"Hello, I have gone through your query and you need to continue these medicines for a long time. Hair fall will take time to settle and 10 days is very less time to see any results. You need to continue these medicines for at least 4-5 months to see significant results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist ","Hi, I m 17 years old and i m suffering from massive hairfall and male pattern baldness. For the past one year i lost a lot of hair. I had excellent hair before. I had been to a dermatologist, he presrcibed me mintop 2% solution, vb7 forte tablets and to take arythromycin 500mg one tablet a day for 3 days. I ve been using mintop and vb7 for 10 days now but there is no effect. Should i continue using it?" -88791,Suggest treatment for chronic Hep C,Hi Possibly she had stones in the common bile duct causing infection (cholangitis) which need to be removed by a endoscopic procedure called ERCP. Also she needs strong antibiotics to overcome infection. If there is no other major organ damage the she should recover with this. Best wishes ,My mom had her gallbladder removed several years ago but had two gall stones removed two weeks ago. Since then she has been running a fever and had 4 minor convulsions and been in the hospital for a week and they have no idea what s wrong. Now her oxygens low and she s anemic. And lost 20lbs. Can u give me any kind of answers please. -13625,I am having pain behind breast that is radiating to underarm. Please help.,"Hi. Following is the reply after viewing your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Review of cervical spine MRI. In C2-C3 disc level, there is a mild left neural foraminal compromise. In C3-C4 and C4-C5 disc levels, there is minimal right and mild left neural foraminal compromise. In C5-C6 and C6-C7 disc levels, there is a minimal bilateral neural foraminal compromise (left greater than right). The features of DISH are persisting. Therefore, it is likely that the pains you are having on the left are due to mild neural foraminal compromise in the above cervical levels. There is mild fluid in C3-C4 and C4-C5 disc levels. There is no significant spinal canal stenosis. Review of thoracic spine MRI shows no significant disc bulge or neural foraminal compromise. Review of lumbar spine MRI and CT. There is no obvious disc bulge but the changes in the vertebrae and the intervertebral facet joints are moderate in nature. There is thickening of the flavum ligamentum in L1-L2, L2-L3 and L3-L4 disc levels causing thecal sac compression and impingement of nerves in the lumbar spinal canal. There is lumbar spinal canal stenosis in many disc levels and is prominent in L1-L2 disc level. There is a moderate bilateral neural foraminal compromise in L3-L4 and L4-L5 disc levels. The increase in pain during bowel movements is likely due to dynamic neural foraminal stenosis. The CT scan shows significant degenerative bone changes and facet joints are showing sclerotic changes in multiple levels. ","Hello doctor, I have undiagnosed chest or back pain which over the last 4 to 5 months has been getting increasingly worse. Full spinal MRI performed, have not seen the report but was told by the doctor that there was nothing there that would account for the pain. I would really appreciate a fresh perspective. Pain (4 to 7/10) behind left breast and radiating around the side and underarm. Not affected by posture or activity but unable to breathe deeply. Episodes last from 90 seconds to 4 to 5 hours, some days it only happens 2 to 3 times, other up to 20 times. Sometimes, the pain will wake me at night. This pain is different from other episodes in that it is much sharper (10/10) and makes lying down impossible. Cardiac causes and blood clots have been eliminated. Nuclear bone scan showed a hot spot at L1, which prompted a lumbar CT. From that, I was told that I have severe arthritis in the lumbar with possible nerve impingement. Advice from spinal MRI was no nerve impingement. Previous history: Have confirmed the diagnosis of DISH in the neck (C3 to C7) and possible diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (being treated with Humira, which helps immensely). No problems with any other joints. Current medications: Mobic 15 mg once daily, Humira 40 mg fortnightly, Targin 40/20 mg twice daily, Endone 5 mg as required, Sevikar HCT 40/5/12.5 once daily, Thyroxine 200 mcg once daily, Oestradiol 2 mg once daily. Comments: Have lost 5 cm in height in the last 5 to 6 years. Probably not relevant to my thoracic pain, but when I go to the toilet, most times I have severe lower back pain for some time after, and occasionally pain down the back of both thighs." -53559,How long can person stay alive with defibrillator?,"HI,This odd feeling may be due his VPC. He will need the evaluation for the same. He will need ECG and holter monitoring. These VPC may lead to dangerous and life threatening ventricular tachycardia. Also he should undergo certain test like Serum calcium and magnesium levels. He should also be given tab Metoprolol which you can get prescribed from local doctor depending upon pulse rate and blood pressure.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode ","74 yo father has htn, stents, PVCs. Complained over last 2 days of odd rhythms. Said last night he felt his heart stop then start again. Didn t mention pain. He s a stubborn man who refuses to see a doc. Any advice on what I could tell him as encouragement? Please and many thanks!" -52406,What does the health check up with 322/HDL-40/LDL-196/TG-406 indicate?,"Hello, I understand your concern. Your mom probably had high blood pressure unknowingly to her before she started using the nicotine patch. Using it when you have high blood pressure will worsen your blood pressure. I advise you to talk to your physician about this. Warm regards ","My mom suffers from high blood pressure but takes medication and that keeps her in check. From time to time it gets real high but not in a while. She was a 2 pack a day smoker but hasn,t smoked like that for almost 2 months but started back over a week ago having maybe 4 - 8 a day. Hasn'y smoked at all for a whole day and a half. She put a 21 mg patch on this a.m and her pressure is real high, like 184/119?? Is it from the patch?" -197405,"Suggest medication for cough, runny nose and watery eyes in a toddler","hi, Welcome to this forum.Can understand your concerns.small white growth in the ear canal of a 4 year old child could be due to fungal infection, acute supperative otitis media.And examination of ear canal should be done by a ENT specialist doctor. after examination, the white fungal growth should be removed from the ear. eye drops should be put in ear 3 times a day for 5 days.I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. take care.Regards Dr Deepak Patel MD Pediatrics ",I noticed that my 4 year old son seems to have a small growth of something white in his ear canal. It looks like a small bumpy area and then a line that circles the canal. He only complains when we clean his ear after a bath and it s a very mild complaint. I only noticed it because he came to me and said his ear bothered him so I took and flashlight and had to pull his ear a little to be able to see. He only mentioned it that once. Any idea what this is? -193001,What causes cough even after medication?,"Hello, You are mistaken, kids play with their genitalia. But it is not masturbation. And adult masturbation gives discharge from seminal vesicles and testes as these are fully matured in adults. Children do not masturbate. Even small girls play with their vagina. It is just phallic stage of development, it has nothing to do with sexual feelings. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician ","sir, my 17 month old boy like to sleeps on the chest of his mother n moves all night.secondly he likes to play with his gentle when ever his mother changes his diaper or gives him bath.is this normal in baby s life?did we had did it when we ever babies? Other Question which is coming in my mind is, i have read 2 years old babies masturbates.Do they discharge too?" -171294,"What causes dizziness, nausea and dry feeling in brain?","Hello, You did the best thing stopping the drugs or other harmful substances. Recovery from opioids use takes some time (even months) but there should be an improvement. So, I think that you will feel better gradually. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical ",Hi my name is blaine. I have been sufferring from post concussive syndrome for about a year now. Symptoms just seem to not be gettin better. My brain feels like jello and its making my whole body sick. I was taking percacets not knowing that it could cause further damage and have noticed feeling worse because of it...will i ever recover because of taking narcotics. I have completely stopped any intake of harmful substances. Am i stuck like this forever? -89819,Have elevated AST/ALT levels. Have ascites and cysts on liver. Liver disease?,"hi,,welcome to HCM and thanks for the querythe treatment you are on contains acetominophen which can cause liver damage if take in large quantities and should always keep a watch on alcohol intake when taking this drug..as both can damage liver in higher quantities it is always better to avoid alcohol or atleast restrict the amount of alcohol to as minimum as possible for safety..hope this suggestion will help youbye ","i been drinking only two beers a night on sinus-max pressure and paint mucinex and todays was the last day on azithromycin, i took one azithromycin this morning before ten and two doses of mucinex the last of mucinex being before 3 pm, todays friday and want to drink more than 2 beer i was thinking 4-6, is that safe or is it gonna cause severe liver damage?" -184934,Is mass in throat sign of cancer?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Right now it is important to know the results of CT scan after treatment with 5 FU, cisplatin, epirubicin and radiotherapy. Since surgery was refused, it is possible that disease is not completely eradicated and he is having residual disease. The next course of treatment will depend on the response to treatment so far.Cancer is a challenging condition and treatment takes months to years with close follow up. It is important to know that T3N1 is stage 3 cancer and requires aggressive treatment if surgery was not done. He might appear in good general condition but complete treatment is necessary to make sure that the disease is treated and under control. Please do not worry. ","my husband has T3N1 oesphageal cancer. he refused surgery and had 5Fu chemo & cisplatin, epirubicin followed by radiotherapy. Treatment finished Dec 09 and he looks very well. However, he does C/O pain in jaw and puts it down to trapped wind. He is eating well and weight has been steady for months now. A CT scan is due in 2 weeks. What are the chances of this cancer coming back" -101327,What is the remedy for the sore and itchy bump on the leg?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.This lump is most likely a hematoma. Due to recent injury blood has accumulated in this area what causes such lump. If hematoma is left alone, may get infected and turn into an abscess. Abscess is a potential source of infection.That is why I suggest you to visit your doctor. Ultrasound of this area should be done at first. If hematoma will be confirmed, it should be drained or incised.Hope this will help.Regards. ","Hello, about 6-7 days ago I fell sledding. I fell hard on my lower back and immediately was in pain. I was able to get up and run back up the hill but I knew it would bruise. The next day it was very swollen. By now most the swelling is gone, except there is a baseball sized lump on my lower spine? It is sensitive to pressure, like when I lay down or lean on it in the drivers seat. I'm just very curious what it is and what I should do." -156426,What causes twitching in the upper inner thigh area next to the groin?,"Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible neurological causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",The last couple of days both the palms of my hands have been hot. I have been holding cold drinks in both hands to get relief. At night my right hand starts to tingle slightly and rhe tip of my finger has a numb like feeling. Just wondering what could be cauding this? -197053,Suggest remedy for stomachache in children,"This vaccination prevents pneumococal infection which is a cause of pneumonia, meningitis and other infection. It costs 1300 rupee per injection. If ur financial condition allow, u should go for it. ","hello doctor my boy baby born on 26,nov 2010.doctor told to put pneumococcal 7 vaccine she told it cost 4100 rs. we are not able to spend that much . does this vaccination is complusory to indian babies.for what purpose this helps. if we donot put this injections any problems will come." -161123,Why do I have an uneasy feeling in my knee?,"Hi...The stiffness and popping in your knee could be due to imbalance of muscles around the knee, especially tightness of gluteus and quads led to uncomfortable positioning if your knee cap...leading to stiffness and popping..I would suggest you toKeep a icing your knee 3-4 times I a day for 15 mins..Gently stretch your Front thigh muscles by bending your knee and touching your heel to butt...take it as far you can if you are not tolerable or flexible..for gluteus stretch bend your knee place your keg on a but high platform and try bending forward.....Gently knead above the the knee and around the patella to reduce the spasm and stiffness...once your knee becomes comfortable...then do bridging... clamshell...step ups...Hope this is helpful for you...Revert back in case you need any further clarification.. ",Early this week I woke up with stiffness in my right knee. As I walked I heard a pop and felt like something slide across my knee cap.Sometimes now there is no discomfort but other times the stiffness and popping occur. I am a 72 year old female in good health. -101905,How to treat a hard protuberance under the right chest?,"Hi, A heart attack is mostly the cause of this pain. I don't think there might be other factors according to the history you provide. My advice is to do a full check up and blood tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist ",HI. MY DAD IS SUFFERING FROM CHEST PAINS RADIATING OUTWARDS . IT HURTS MORE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS RIB CAGE. HE CURRENTLY WAS ADMITTED TO THE ER FOR CHEST PAINS AND WAS TOLD HE HAD A MILD HEART ATTACK. HE HAS HISTORY OF CARDIOMYOPATHY & DIABETES. 3 YRS AGO HE HAD A DEFIBRILLATOR IMPLANTED IN HIS CHEST. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT OTHER POSSIBILITIES THIS CAN BE. -125324,Have pain on left lower stomach and bloating. Should I worry?,"Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic How old are you? Have an ECG, to be sure... You need investigations - Ultra Sono Graphy & Upper GI Endoscopy. Gall stone and peptic ulcer are two common things that present like this. See a Gastro-enterologist... In the meantime, take antacid and antispasmodic for the time being Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck ","I am 42 yrs. I was experiencing pain in the upper stomach just below the chest .. mornings are usually fine.. discomfort appears before lunch time and after lunch.. on some days it continue till late evenings and after dinner I feel relaxed on most of the days.. however here were exceptions in the timings.. My doctor prescribed me Ganaton total(2 months, once daily empty stomach, oflomax TZ & Equirox( for 5 & 3 days respectively) ... i started the course on 15th feb 2013.. I was feeling nice.. Since day before yesterday I am experiencing some discomfort again.. Let me also convey that I had a piece of a big fish the day before yesterday .. otherwise I had been taking mostly veg meals.. today in a plan to avoid roti, I took a rice meal at about 9:30 am.. of course after getting up from bed except water I took nothing.. today i started feeling discomfort immediately after the rice meal and it is continuing even now.. its 2:30 Pm now.. sometime ago had a light meal of kichri in office itself.. i wonder if remaining hungry after getting up for 3 hrs is a reason.. pl guide me Sabikur Rahman email ID: YYYY@YYYY" -167940,Suggest treatment for swollen and painful leg,Hello there!Whatever I could comprehend from your query is your husband is having tingling sensation in his right finger (which one though!) and the measures taken were ineffective. Tingling is always due to nerve disorder and could be due to some metabolic disease or physical compression in the respective path if the nerve.I would suggest you to go for investigations to find out the cause for same. Hope that helps :). ,My husband been having tingling in his right finger for about two or three weeks now. He has a wrap on his shoulder .I ve seen it on his elbow not he has it on his arm.he keep using icy hot and ice. But just told me.his fingers is very number. What you think he is going through. -218681,Is it normal to have jaw pain with broken teeth?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have said that you have periodontal problem since long time , your dentist has prescribed you Toothpaste Pervident 5000 plus , it is flouride containing toothpaste it contains 1.1 % sodium flouride , it help in prevention in Dental caries and Helps you in Periodontal problems So go for it if your dentist has prescribed you, Hope this will help you. Wish you good health. ",Received recent periodontal scaling & replaning. I'm 58 and have had periodontal disease since my twenties. My periodontist gave me a prescription for Prevident 5000 Plus (or generic equivalent). What would be the advantage of using this vs a regular toothpaste? -71536,How can infertility be treated?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Reduction of follicle size decrease the chances of pregnancy but doesn’t eliminate it. I would recommend that you consider and ICSI cycle instead of IUI. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,Hi Doctor We are undergoing through IUI process. From 3 to day 7 Letroz tablets were used. we had a follicular study on day 12 and were told that there is no follicle in the right ovary . And the left ovary read a size of 29X19 follicle. HCG 10000 trigger shot was given yesterday night.Today before performing IUI the follicular study say the left follicle size is 25X14. Is it normal for the follicle size to reduce and can the iui process still be successful? -73210,Suggest treatment for infertility problem,"Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic . Your sperm count and motility are normal. Don't worry. But wbc are more which indicate infection. I would suggest you to consult your doctor and take antibiotics like ciprofloxacin for the infection. And after the course repeat semen analysis to see for infection cure. I would suggest you to also discuss regarding use of fertility improving drugs like combination of lycopene, zinc, co enzyme Q with your doctor. These will improve fertility. Hope I have answered your query . RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","Hi Doctors, My name is Mohamed , 29 yo, 180cm.. I have been married since 1 year and my wife is not pregnant till now. I made this Semen analysis, please tell me is it ok or I need a cure?? ============== Volume 3.0ml Reaction Alkaline/PH 8.0 Viscosity Viscid Liquefaction time: Prolonged Sperm Count/ml 129,000,000 Sperm Count/Ejaculate 387,000,000 Motility 1st hour : 70 2nd hour 60 3rd hour 50 Type of Motility: Rapid progressive 20% Slow progressive 30% Non peogressive 20% Immotile 30% Abnormal forms 35% Type of Abnormality: Amorphous & pinpoint head Spermatogenic Cells/ml 600,000 W.B.C/ml 400,000 R.B.C/H.P.F 1-2 Trichomonas Absent" -88800,"How serious is shoulder pain, stomach discomfort, fatigue, tired eyes for a hepatitis B carrier?","Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. It can be part of postcholecystectomy syndrome,but if there is no pain,jaundice or some other symptom then you dont have to be worried. It can be just psychosomatic effect. also there could be ston ein ductus choledochus so if this persist you should rule this out and do more detailed gastroenterolgoic work up. Wish you good health. Regards ","hello good morning I recently had my gallbladder removed (June) and now it feels like there is something twisting in my stomach. i do not have any pain, just a twisting and turning sensation, which feel bizarre. It s not local to one specific area either...." -103259,What causes chest pain and difficulty in breathing?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. No, it is not antibiotic so it is not for lung infection. It is painkiller. So you are not having any lung infection. Your pain is mostly musculoskeletal pain. So along with this drug, you should also do following things for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",I am 46 and have been experiencing a dull pain in my left lung off and on for the past 3 weeks..Monday Morning I went to the er..and they checked for a blood clot--which was negative..they did a lung x-ray but did not give me the answer to that they did blood work and then perscribed Diaxon....is this for a lung infection?..before I could ask the doctor he was gone.. -31156,Will crohns disease cause any problems during pregnancy?,studies showed that progesterone induced smooth muscle relaxation during pregnancy may relieve spasmodic effect of intestine that actually causing pain. operated hernia may cause problem when actual labour pain starts due to increase in intra abdominal pressure otherwise almost nothing to worry. If any suspicion rises elective cesarean can be considered as option with mindset of safe mother and baby. ,"Dear Ask The Doctor: I had surgery on a hiatal hernia about 3 years ago and have Crohns Disease. I am thinking about doing invitro fertilization as a result of unrelated issues regarding my husbands sperm. My question is if you think that I will have a harder pregnancy than a woman without these problems. I did get the hernia fixed but I do feel pain there if pressure is put on it and I get a lot of gas pressure and pain that settles in there. I also have very painful periods. When it is my time of the month I am usually very sick, sometimes even limited to laying in my bed as a result of Crohns flair-ups and gas buildup making me sick. I want to continue with our plan of starting a family but I wanted a little information first. If I am that sick for the three days that I have my period, then how would I feel through 9 months?" -47471,Can tinea pedis on the upper body be treated with clotrimazole or selenium sulfide or both at the same time ?,"Hi...dear user., Thanks for choosing HCM., Allergy in left hand could be ....Allergic dermatitis.., 1) Calamine lotion apply on affected part...,morning times 2) Betamethasone and gentamycin cream ..night times.., 3) Tab..cetrizine daily for 20 days.., o k...good luck.., ",sir now on my left hand skin i appear something wrong i dont know that is it allergic or bacterial problem i already appear a doctor doctor prescribe me unigal hc cream nersimon tablet but i dont feel better by using it Now what can i do? My age: 21 & male -189344,"Cancerous thyroid, sticky tumor removed through surgery, radiation prescribed in area. Cause of worry?","Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for the query.weight losing is one of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer . There is also pain in back and digestion difficultiea. Unfortunately most of pancreatic cancers are found in late stage when it is already spread so there is a danger that it could be in her case too. Imaging tests should reveal is it operable or inoperable. If not, then prognosis is very poor. If yes, then prognosis is unpredictable,but you can hope for best.Wish you good health. Regards ","A close friend of mine just found out her pancreas is comming detatached, she is rapidly loosing weight. The dr s are taking their time to figure out what is wrong with her. They said she had pancreatic cancer at one visit then they did more test and said it wasnt. so my question would be is this a sign of pancreatic cancer, what stage would it be in and what are some treatments if any that could help her." -150333,Blood donation. Heavy blood clots. What is the treatment?,"Welcome to HealthcareMagicForum Hi..jdrileyii.., normal creatinine level is less than 1. but yours is 3.5, suggests impaired renal function..it will take some time 2 weeks for the BP to reduce after surgery....consult urologist... Take care.. ","I have a creatine level of 3.5. I am 32 years old. My kidney function has been effected by chronic high blood pressure . I had a laproscopic adrenallectomy to correct what was causing the high blood pressure. If the blood presure get s under control, is the kidney fucntion going to continue to get worst no matter what?" -69674,Can dry cough and night and noon fever with weight loss be TB?,"Hello dear, there is nothing to worry,Remember one thing you have to complete your antibiotic course and yes it is possible that it might be recurrent but i think after completion of this course she will be ok. ",Hello doc my daughter is 7 months old n has got viral fever since last two days.the doc has suggested to give zithrox 100 med 3 ml once in a day.with the first dose of antibiotic the.fever ws quite low as comparatively before every 4-5 hrs used to b by 100 bt aftr the.second dose we xpctd her to b bettr bt again the fever again raised to 100.is it possible for viral fever to b fine one day n again b same next day? -130214,SHould I take aspirin allergy test after being diagnosed with allergic rhinitis?,"Hi,Welcome to health care magic,These rashes over skin could be due to eczema,allergic hives,atopic dermatitis, etc.The important thing is to diagnose first rather than treatment.You can go to skin specialist for detailed history and inspection of rashes to have a clear diagnosis.You might require topical corticosteroid like beclomethasone, clobetasol or mometasome with antifungal cream like miconazole or itraconazole with antihistamines orally to reduce itching if any.Some time oral antifungal once dosage with prednisolone are also effective.So,you must consult to the doctor. ",hello I have a rash that I just got about a week ago. it burns but does not itch. I work in a meat room and wear long sleeves and gloves. but I don't know why this rash would just start. it gets better on my days off but when I went back to work it got worse again. please helpI am not doing anything different -251780,What causes delay in menstruation other than pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion induction can be planned at term pregnancy if there are no complications.At or after 37 weeks to 41 weeks is considered as term.Less than 37 weeks is preterm and more than 41 is post term.So if there are no complications and the fetal movements are good,with good liquor etc then you can wait upto 41 weeks for spontaneous onset of labour pains.If there are any complications and normal vaginal delivery is possible then induction can be planned after 37 weeks.But natural labour pains are always preferable.Walking or practising antenatal yoga daily aids in normal vaginal delivery.Hope this helps.Best regards... ",Hi .doctor. my daughter is pregnant for the first child.she is in saudi arabia. she is in her 34th week of pregnancy.her care taker says after 37th week it is safe to deliver the child with induced labour. is it safe to do that? please guide us. -164652,What causes burning sensation on inner thigh up to waist line?,"hithank you for providing the brief history of you.it is good to hear you are physically very active and young lady. Since you have bone pain it could be related to the less calcium levels due to osteoporosis. Also, like with COPD there is less absorption of oxygen which is the major fuel of the body and tissues. I will advixe you to undergo physical therapy like weight bearing training which will help improve the bone strength and calcium deposition. Also , breathing exercises which will improve the lung capacities. also, taking sun bath will help improve the vitamin D.In my clinical practice such cases responds well to physical therapy for their COPD and also bone weakness issues.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I have a dexa scan reading of minus 3.3 I ve been taking calcium, 1200 mg, magnesium 500mg, and vitamin d3 2, 000 for years and alendronate for over 5 years but my doctor put me on nexium and my bones are not getting any better. I m 67 very active, most people I know or meet think I m in my early 50 s by how young they think I look and how active I am. I have emphysema, COPD, osteoporosis and have broken my left wrist and left ankle 9 months apart in 2009 and I now have RDS in my wrist and ankle. I think I have too much zest for life to give up and just lay down and die, can you possibly help me?" -181947,"Disc extrusion resulting in neuroforaminal stenosis. Have pain in the lower leg, numbness in the foot and back pain","Hi, Thank you for sending the discharge summary. This is a case of road traffic accident with multiple head injuries. It was a severe head injury and more than four months have passed since. At this stage, the most important aspect of her care is physiotherapy along with good nursing care. Importance should also be given to feeding and nutrition. Only medication that may be required is anti epileptic medications. Please discuss these aspects of her care with her neurologist/neurosurgeon. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir KumarMD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist ","Respected Sir/Madam, New Year Greetings! Well. I am Anandhan.T, doing Ph.D in Plant Breeding and Genetics at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Discharge summary S.Chinnammal (My Grandma), age-65, Alleged Road accident on 30.9.12. Relevant investigations were done at Cauvery Hospital, Trichy. Physicians opinions were sought. CT scan- brain shows SAH with IVH and greater wing of sphenoid on right side. MRI –brain shows bilateral frontal lobe; left thalamic and pontine contusions and intaventricular hemorrhage. She was treated conservatively in view of Diffuse Axonal injury and due to expected delayed recover patient underwent tracheostomy following intubation for air way protection. Her hyponatremia was corrected appropriately. She was treated with I.V fluids, RT feeds, antibiotic, anticonvulsants, diuretics and other supportive measures. Physiotheraphy was given. She is being discharged gradually on 26.10.12 with on Ryles tube feeding, on CBD, on Tracheostomy. There after once in 15 days she went for review. After checking vital parameter, on the same day, she discharged from the hospital. Likewise, she went for last review on 6.1.2013. CT scan- brain shows tiny petechial hemorrhage seen in the left parietal region and Age related volume loss of the brain Parenchyma with prominent tetra ventricular systems, cisterns and sculal spaces. Doctor advised the treatment of shunt . Ref.by Dr.M. Vikram, MB., DNB., MNAMS., Cauvery hospital, Trichy Hence, here I kindly request you to please give your valuable suggestion to cure this illness . I am looking forward your reply. Thanking you," -169249,Suggest treatment for sore temple and jaw,"HelloThank you for contacting us. I wil try to address your concerns to the best of my ability. It's certainly possible that your son has a concussion. I would suggest that you get him assessed in an ER or Urgent Care. The bleeding from the nose should stop with simple localized pressure. Sometimes, if the concussion is severe it may warrant x rays and/or a CT scan in the ER.For all head injuries its advisable to follow these head injury precautions;Seek medical help quickly if any of the following symptoms occur after a head injury - Drowsiness when you would normally be wide awake.The injury was associated with loss of consciousness or penetrating injury to the head.Worsening headache - which does not go away with tylenol.Confusion, strange behaviour, and any problems with understanding or speaking.Inability to remember events before or after the head injury.Unresolving headache.Being sick (vomiting).Loss of use of part of the body - for example, weakness in an arm or a leg.Dizziness, loss of balance or walking strangely.Fitting (convulsions) or collapse followed by feeling strange afterwards.Any visual problems, such as blurring of vision or double vision.Blood or clear fluid leaking from the nose or ear.New deafness in one or both ears.Unusual breathing patterns.You have a history of bleeding easily, or are taking medications which thin the blood; or, you have previously had brain surgery.I hope this helps. Best wishes for your son's speedy recovery. Please message me back if you have any further questions.Adrian Rawlinson MD ","Hi. My son was in football practice and hit his nose to another players jaw. He was knocked out - saw black and woke up staring at the grass. He is complaining of a slight headache and a little dizzy, however his nose just stared bleeding again. Should I take him to the ER?" -232980,What is the analysis on the attached motility report?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Your doctor is treating you in the right way. The best way to avoid acute pain once in 15 days is by making it a habit to less drink water at night at least two hours before you sleep and pass urine twice before going to bed. Please make this a regular habit and try your best to follow this strictly. Your grade I prostate enlargement is not big enough to require surgery. ","I have been suffering from BPH prostate for more than two year. Doctor has examined related tests such as PSA,ultrasound and uroflamatory and obsorved my ailment grade one prostrate. He suggested me to take flotral and later change as alfoo which I am regularly taking. But once or twice in fifteen days I face acute pain and go to urine frequently all overnight due to which I feel restless and uneasiness for a day or two. Kindly advise what I should do at this stage." -99214,"Suffering from mycosis fungoides, what is the lump in the throat?","Hello!Thank you for the query.Such lump is most likely a sebaceus cyst which has gotten infected. In such case the lump becomes very tender, swollen. If its on the head, headache can be present. It is also possible that this lump is an enlarged lymph node. As an infection on the head can spread to the brain tissues and cause serious problems, I suggest you to consult general surgeon as soon as possible. If its a cyst, should be incised and drained.Hope this will help.Regards. ","age 33, height 5'2'', weight, 215, female. I have had a bad headache for the past couple of days and now there is a lump/bump on the back of my skull that is painful to touch. I did not hit my head on anything so I'm worried about the bump...should I be going to urgent care?" -182188,Had surgeries for lower back pain. Ruptured disc and fusion. Trying for a stimulator implant. What else can be tried?,"Hello, Thanks for such a detailed and elaborate question. You have mentioned almost all of the details very nicely. Your physician was right in saying that the MRI donot show a seizure discharges and its only the EEG which shows seizure discharges. If EEG is showing it, there is no doubt why you shouldn't be on anti epileptic. Valproate and levetiracetam are two good anti epileptics and you should try them if not recovering. If symptoms do not improve with them, only then some antipsychotics may help you. Now that you are in India, we would advice you to take a neurologist consultation in India with all your old records. What you have not mentioned in your account is what medications are you currently on. In case if you are not on any medication, do start the anti-epileptic as soon as possible. Hope I am able to solve your concerns. ","Towards the end of May 2005 one Saturday evening, three weeks after a seven day trip to Portugal (which was my last trip abroad then till 2012), I was sitting with friends then I felt some sweat. I had not eaten so I ordered for some food then that seemed settled. However 3 hours down the line I was not feeling dizzy but rather as if people were far. I could hear people talking, they are near me, but I could hear as if they were far away. We dropped business for the evening and went to hospital: Aga Khan, Mombasa. Tests on Malaria , pressure yielded nothing. But the feeling never went. It was a strange feeling like losing balance, it was originating may be from the stomach, my neck was also a bit painful, I would feel my hand moving involuntarily occasionally. When I went finally to see a doctor after going through extra malaria drugs, I was given Stugeron to control the imbalance and something for the neck pain ...cartilaginous stuff (prescribed by an orthopaedist). 6 months down the line there was still no change. I would now find it difficult to attend meetings as my head would be full, I would not talk for long as I developed anger feelings etc. (I was a strong theatre person, play director and master of ceremonies) so everyone started getting worried. My physician sent me for an EEG (that brain thing) and the EEG was indicative of a generalized epileptiform discharge. I was not comfortable in a crowded place, a noisy place etc. Do not forget my weight was also over board so Type II was at the corner. My stomach still remained a problem and the physician concluded that it could be gastro intestinal epilepsy but could not confirm. He none the less put me on epilim . I went to see a neuro-surgeon in March 2007 in Aga Khan University hospital in Nairobi to seek a second opinion. He performed a brain scan using NMR or MRI? That noisy tube. I had to be there under mild anaesthesia because I could not lie still due to that imbalance. And he ordered for all tests under the moon on my blood and body organs. HIV was negative but he said diabetes was positive though my sugar levels were 6 to 7. His optician gave me specs. I went to Aga Khan seeing normally. Liver, spleen heart, ear etc were ok. All tests in the brain were negative. He performed an EEG but I never saw the results. He discontinued Epilim. Then he brought a dietician who insisted I lose weight. She proposed a diet for a 10 year old and prescribed 1000 mg glucophage (500 in the morning and 500 in the evening). My stomach problem which was a source of my imbalance was still there. We have come to realize it was acidity. But again it is NOT!! This treatment for 3 months kept my sugar at starvation levels of 4 to 6. The lab technician who was measuring my sugar once in Mombasa refused to buy the diabetes story and insisted that if it is true then for such levels, a diet control and not medication is enough. One evening after seeing my blood sugar at 4.7 he called and told me not to take the medicine. Infact he insisted that this diet plus the medicine will interfere with my internal body organs as they were not necessary. I e–mailed my sugar levels to my first physician who is a diabetes expert. He asked me to see him urgently the following day and wondered why I had not collapsed. I explained to him what happened in Aga Khan NRB etc. He pulled me out of glucophage. Then after 2 weeks, my stomach just started feeling empty as if it was hollow. The imbalance due to stomach hollowness and was unbearable. I was back on a 500mg tablet of gluophage. He pulled me out of the diet as well. He performed a glucose tolerance test and realized my sugar was low and needed to be brought up. He put me on glucobay whose side effects is gas. Sugar went up as fasting was now 5.8 to 6.4 but post prandial (2 hr after dinner) would be 9 to 11. Now 2 things happened: Gas became a problem and the imbalance was not going away. I went back to the neurosurgeon who sent me to a gastroenterologist since the brain according to his tests, some sent as far as Germany was OK. The gastroenterologist advised substitution of glucobay to reduce gas.. I went back to glucophage. He gave me Mebiz and Senokot for the stomach. I was still uncomfortable. I was working from home. In 2008 August, I made my first trip to Nairobi on official duty. We used our office car. I reached but that effect of not being comfortable in a crowd was there. Remember I am off Epilim still. We are dealing with mild diabetes. One week after returning to Mombasa, the feeling of that strange imbalance and hyper acidity in the stomach and gas returned. (Oily diet in Nairobi probably). I went to my physician. He referred me for another EEG. It was still indicative of generalized epileptiform discharge!! We were wrong to stop epilim but the MRI or NMR never showed. The physician said EEG deals with reactions, MRI is just photos!!With that he gave Epilim Chrono which Iwas still on till 2010-. I went to work the following day and have been there since. I went to the gastroenterologist to sort out this acidity and gas problem. He thought of Irritable bowel syndrome. He did a colonscopy, saw a polyp in the colon that was benign. My physician said IBS symptoms are far from what I have. He feels had we been on Epilim all that time, we could be far since such treatments take 3 years!!!! My gastroenterologist has sent me to another neurologist for another EEG to be sure. I have not gone. I am tired. The problem I have now is the slight imbalance, being unable to talk much and that gas here and there but I am improving. Now you see why I cannot use a mobile phone for long. The condition according to my physician is “Complex partial seizure” expressed in the gut and My gastroenterologist thinks it is Irritable bowel syndrome. I am not on a diet but only avoid sugar, oil, salt. Was advised to use vegetable salad as fillers. Recently (April 2009) I was in Bondo for a retreat for 4 days. We came by air. So I avoid places. I had never been admitted before, was never on medication etc. Have you given up? No my last neurosurgeon also ruled out epilepsy. He put me on Olanzapin because anytime now I would hear music from radio, laptop etc I would feel my head getting very full and very uncomfortable. This is worse for music from a laptop or computer till now. When I wear a trouser that fits a bit tightly, my head gets full. Nothing should touch the stomach. I was given neuro-forte and got a relief. But the problem is back. WHAT WAS NEURO-FORTE RELIEVING? THAT IS THE PROBLEM. I have now come for a conference in India with the same problem." -103001,"What causes nausea and lightheadedness on waking, arm numbness and chest pain?",HelloThis situation is called Post nasal drip syndrome.It is the ENT doctor that treats it .You should consult him .RegardsDr.Jolanda ,"I suffer from recurring bronchitis, sinusitis, and as a kid would often get steep throat. I am 29 and now am suffering from an enlarged R tonsil, sore throat on just the right side and painful, swollen glands on the R side under my jaw and near vocal chords. I always have drainage in the back of my throat.Could my tonsils be the blame for the recurring problems? If they were removed, could it potentially help the sinusitis and bronchitis? OH, also I have had problems with being able to smell anything for years." -2333,My daughter underwent CXL eye surgery a month back. How long to continue the eye drops?,"Hi. Good afternoon. I hope you doing well. Most probably CXL done for keratoconus. usually post op antibiotics drop (vigamox) are prescribed for 4-6 weeks so you can continue vigamox 2-3 times a day till 6 weeks. Second drop is lubricant/ artificial tear that can be used long term to avoid dry eyes. so continue that till you ger re-examined by a doctor. if there is no redness/pain or any other problem nothing to worry about. after CXL you would need long term follow up to assess that disease is stable or still progressive. for that your de may advise Topography scan after 6 months or 1 yearly. So stay at home, stay safe. You are most welcome for any queries. GOD BLESS YOU ","My daughter Age 12 yr. has gone under CXL Eye surgery a month back. Due to lock down its not possible to consult the doctor, I would request kindly advise, till when we have to continue these eye drops. (from 27 days ) we are continuing (Vigamox-Moxifloacin Ophthalmic solution IP 0.5% W/V 3times a day and Carboxymethylcellulose eye drops IP 5times a day) how long we have to continue this or what other basic precaution should we follow please help..If it possible I would like to consult from you either video/audio." -58606,Suggest treatment for headache and rapid heart rate,"Dear Mrs,It is not the end stage, but it is decompensated and advanced heart failure, but he has another problems as well, because hearing loss and and speech troubles are not related to heart condition.But you should know, that there are possibilities, that he can do quite well, if he receives treatment and follows healthy lifestyle.Wishing a good health to your husbandIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, ","My husband is 34 years old and has enlarged heart. Refuses to get care. He experiences chest pain, pressure, loss of hearing at times and has speech trouble at times during the chest pain. He is having them more frequent. Refuses to change lifestye of drinking and tobacco use. He recently had an episode where he passed out quit breathing and heart stopped. He came to after about 1-2 min. Is he in end stages of heart failure?" -47140,"Rashes behind thighs, legs, on stomach, swelling, itching. Due to eczema or nuts allergy?","hi dear, if this started just after starting treatment, it is a drug rash and not a fungal infection. glans and anus are common site of fixed drug eruption. so please contact ur doc for change of treatment, dont be shy. thank u ","My husband has a redish rash around his foreskin that he has associated with the blood pressure medication amlopidine.The rash is not painful, but appears red, and he says it is itchy. He also has a rash around his rectum . All of this began shortly after he started on the blood pressure meds. He is embarrassed to ask out family doc to look at the problem. I have tried betamethasone dipropriate cream and desitin for him to no avail. Could it possibly be a yeast infection? Would Monistat be of any help?" -208885,Should I be concerned for the lump on the chest between the ribs in a one year old?,"HI....Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Nukast is Monteleukast and must be given only once a day dose. No major adverse effects are reported and hence do not worry. Other medicines are fine, which you have been giving.regards - Dr. Sumanth ","Hi my chil is 6 months old and weighs about 8 kgs. He had cough n cold for the last few days. There s a sound in his throat due to accumulated phlegm. I am asked to give him azitus 3ml once in a day, albutamol 2ml 3 times in a day n nukast 3ml 2 times in a day. I fear over dosage." -42757,"Pigmentation problem after colon surgery. Reduced with medication. Suggested melrio, not available. Any alternative?","Hello,Welcome to healthcare magicUsually these lightening creams are prescribed in a condition called melasma.Melrio is a combination of steroid, hydroquinone and retinoid. This has to be applied under supervision of dermatologist and is not for long term use.Alternatives are lumaglo cream, or Triglow cream etcFollow doctor's advice and you are on right track if you are having melasma.Continue sunscreen.hope this helpedtake care ","Hi dr,I am 66years old. I ve always had a very clear skin with no pimples . Recently underwent a colon surgery in2012 May. recently I ve developed pigmentation on my face. My cheeks upper lip and chin has turned black. I met a dermatologist . He gave a sunban cream to be applied thrice a day and a night cream melalite. after applying for a month pigmentation has reduced. He changed the night cream and suggested that i should use melrio , which is not available. right track? please help.what should I do? a Am I on the" -27450,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -199483,What causes penile pain and blood in urine of a child?,"hi...RSV causes acute chest infection known as bronchiolitis in small babies. babies recovers within few days with or without the help of respiratory support. remaining symptomatic for more than one month is uncommon for RSV pneumonia. so I will suggest you to visit your pediatrician to have a reevaluation of this persistent pneumonia and to rule out tuberculosis, congenital lung malformations and immunodeficiency and also heart disease. Oxygen saturation below 93% persistently is not normal and if it remains low for long duration(say more than a month) will eventually cause heart problem ( known as pulmonary hypertension,w which is not easily cureable). so visit your pediatrician without delay. ","My 8-month-old 14-pound granddaughter has been sick for a month with RSV. She is now testing negative for RSV, but has fluid in both lungs on chest x-ray as well as a small spot they say is not consistent with fluid. Her O2 sats have for the most part stayed in the low to mid 90s, but at night occasionally dip down into the mid 80s for brief periods. Other than just pneumonia, what are the possible diagnoses for this?" -134277,"Cold during rainy season, itching in throat, dry cough, runny nose. Is montek lc helpful? Dosage?",food relatedthe allergues are due to common food we take may be milk wheat potato chanaget blood serum test for specific antibodies for milk wheat potato chana and common food we takeeliminate and all will be solvedtill you can use antacidantemetic and digestive enzymes ,"I'm 64 yrs old. I began experiencing nausea and ulcer pain (under my rib cage) yesterday. I had trouble sleeping last night. Today I have been feverish (101 degrees). I have no energy and have been on the couch most of the day with a cold cloth on my head. This is very rare for me. I'm prone to allergies and sinus infections. I would appreciate any answers as to the cause of the nausea, ulcer pain (I've had an ulcer since my early 20's), fever, and no energy. Thank you." -64685,What is the treatment for a dog bite?,"HIGreetings from Dr.Divakara.PThanks for posting your query. Well I feel there is a definite relevance between your TB and Lymph nodes . It could be just a reaction to your TB in lungs or it could be TB in your Lymph nodes itself. But the treatment is same for both. Its Anti tubercular therapy ( ATT ). I hope you have been started on ATT for your lung TB , with ATT your lung TB and enlarged lymph nodes will resolve gradually. If still not started on ATT kindly get it started. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask. ","hi i have an enlarged lymphnodes in left side of my neck..i have this for more than 2 yrs ,,i didnt bother to consult a dr..last wik i had a pre empoloyment medical examination..my x ray showed i have tb in upper left lungs..i ask my dr if there is relevence on my lymphnodes she told that there is no relevance..my question is y didnt i felt any symptoms nor signs that i have ptb??" -74501,History of miscarriage. Trying to conceive. Taking productive F. Precautions?,"Hi,Thanks for your query. I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply:1) Please stop smoking weed.2) Also get follicular scan done to determine if eggs are growing well and if there is need to suppliment gonadotrophins injections. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any follow up query you have.Regards,Dr. Mahesh KoregolIVF & Infertility Specialist ",Hi! Me & my husband have been trying to have a baby for over 10 years. Last year I did a hsg & sonagram to see if I was fertile i have small fibroids which isn t interfering with me getting pregnant. On the hsg test die leak so my tubes weren t block. I did a hormonal test and my hormone level was fine. My husband also did a semen ( sperm) test & he was fine as well. So my doctor put me on Clomid because they didn t know what else to help me get pregnant. But me & my husband smoke weed like 3-6 times a day. Can that be the reason why the Clomid didn t work. Have been on clomid for 4 cycles. -25877,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -229158,"What are the causes of blood in urine, lump in testicle and back discomfort?","HelloThanks for query .You have swelling and induration of Left testis and have done ultrasound scanning of scrotum and been diagnosed to have Orchitis .Orchitis is an infection of testicle and is always associated with sever pain and other urinary symptoms like burning urination,fever etc The other most common cause of swelling of the testicle without pain is Testicular Tumor .You need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis .He may advise for 1)Testicular Biopsy to rule out malignancy of testis 2) MRI of scrotum .Dr.Patil. ",Diagnosed with Orchitis. I have an Enlarged and Indurated Left testicle. On Day 4 of Levofloxacin. No Pain...there never has been pain. Just the swelling and induration have been the symptoms. Ultrasound and a physical were taken before the diagnosis was made.However all my research indicates that pain is always associated with Orchitis...was I misdiagnosed? -15700,What diet can be followed to reduce pitta dosha?,"Hi. You continue both these drugs. I think the Thyronorm dose could be increased slightly after discussing with your clinician, which will reduce your lethargy. You also consume more cumin, turmeric, coriander, small onion, cardamom, in food. They can balance pitha. You buy Eclipta alba, dry it and store it. Daily you should add bringaraj 5 gm, jeera 5 gm in 150 ml of milk or water, boil for 20 minutes, then filter and drink. This needs to be done morning and night regularly. Prepare freshly every time. This will help in regulating the thyroid hormonal feedback system, give adequate energy and also balances three doshas (vaatha, pitha and kabha). Also apply bringaraj hair oil daily on hair, half an hour before bath. This also helps in balancing piththam and kapha. ","Hello doctor, I take Thyronorm 50 daily. TSH is at 4 but free T3 is low, at 4.0, causing lethargy. I was recommended TFN-34 but last two months they have not helped. Any alternative to TFN-34 and how to increase energy levels? Also, my prakruti is Kapha-Pitta and in the afternoon I get a severe headache but to increase in pitta dosha, my lunch is generally veggies, pulses with minimal raw salad. I do not consume ghee. So, please help me with diet part to reduce pitta dosha. I have no acidity symptoms." -2812,My son's finger are swollen with psoriasis history without pain. What could this be?,"Hello. I have gone through the history and the pictures along with the reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to ask you a few more questions to conclude the diagnosis and how to proceed further with it. Does he complain of early morning stiffness? That he has to move his hands to open it. Anyone in the family has any degenerative arthritis like osteoarthritis? Any complaints of backache or neck pains? As of the reports, your rheumatologist are right it is not inflammatory arthritis. We are looking at some metabolic causes of these swellings or some other genetic ones. ","Hello doctor, I would like an opinion as to why the ring finger on my son’s left hand is swollen, the middle finger is a little swollen and possibly some fingers on his right hand are too (but less so). They are not painful. This started about a year ago, a rheumatologist saw him then and thought that it was not arthritis. X-rays are taken last year were normal. This is what the x-ray report says: Technique: PA, lateral, and oblique views of the bilateral hands were obtained. Findings: The alignment and joint spaces are normal. There is no fracture, osseous lesion, or dislocation. The soft tissues are normal. Impression: No osseous or soft tissue lesion noted. MRI may be of value. Blood work taken a year ago was normal (images attached)." -23519,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -177539,"What causes nausea, dizziness and numbness in face?","Hello Thanks for writing to usSmall hypodense area may be due to gliotic changes.This condition doesn't need any treatment.It is important to know your age,clinical features,history of trauma etc.Infective etiology is unlikely sine edema is not mentioned in the report.You are rightly suggested for MRI scan.It is important to exclude other conditions like brain cyst etc.Get well soon. Take Care ",I had a ct scan done last night .And they are saying an 8mm hypodense area in the left frontal white matter of of uncertain etiology . Can you tell me what u think it could be they want me to get a mri done also and i do not have money to pay but will you please answer ... thank you teresa england -214207,What causes swollen jaw and body aches while having toothache?,"Hello, Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query , as you have bending of your teeth this can be due to mobility in teeth result of periodontal problem I will suggest you to consult dentist and go for examination of teeth if it is due to periodontal problem then discuss with your dentist and go for splitting of teeth or if it due to small arch crowding related then consult orthodontist for othodontic treatment. Hope this will help you. ","Over the years, my bottom row of teeth have been perfectly fine and straight. I've noticed since a year ago, one of my teeth in the bottom row has been acting up. The upper half of the tooth is bent backwards and makes it look like the whole row is what you call ""crowded."" How did that happen and how do I get it fixed? Do I have to get braces?" -127779,Suggest treatment for major concussion,"Welcome to HCMHello,pain and swelling indicates an inflammation ,it is of concern Please visit nearest orthopedic and take an x-ray if everything is fine he my suggest some exercise which will help youThanks hope this helps you ","I FRACTURED MY RING FINGER DISTAL PHANGES ON 9-5-10, I HAD BEEN USING A SPLINT AND I AM STILL HAVING SWELLING AND PAIN. IT IS HARD TO USE MY HAND ESPECIALLY AFTER A DAY AT WORK MY HAND ACTUALLY HURTS TOO. SHOULD I GO TO AN ORTHOPEDIC DR. IS THIS A CONCERN???" -124228,"Pain in the lower abdomen, nausea. Pregnancy test negative. What else?",You are having gastritis or acid reflux problem which is simple to treat. Its better to check it with a physician.a simple prescription of ranitidine or azole group of drug can solve your problem.the duration of drug course wil be dealt by your consultant.in addition avoid having food rich in fat.hope you get a fast recovery. ,"I have been having pains in the upper right area of my abdomen along with acid reflux and diarrhea. I generally eat healthy and I've noticed it is increased with foods that have high fat content. The only food allergies I am aware of are peanuts (highly allergic) and soybeans (slightly allergic). I do not drink soda, alcohol, or flavored drinks (only milk and water) I am a female, and I am in my normal weight range. Should I get this checked out or do I just need to be more careful with my diet choices in regards to fats?" -170494,Can toxoplasmosis cause neurological problems?,"Hi, You need to be properly evaluated to determine the cause of dizziness. Detailed neurological examination should be followed by ENT examination and brain MRI. In most cases, it could be related to ear, called as peripheral vertigo. Simple bedside manoeuvres can cause significant improvement in symptoms. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist ","Hi I have for the past 10 days ben feeling smewhat lite-headed and some dizziness. my annual check up in april indicated all to be in good order. I am now 67 years old 5 7 140lb ( Male )- in the past when I was younger I remember that whenever I had nuts I would show some type of allergic reaction by getting dizzy and even throwing up - then it would relieve - recently I had been eating sun flower seeds and walnuts - could the recent diziness be again related to that - I have now topped the nuts, coffee, tea and alcohol even in moderation. This time it seems that so far the lite dizziness id=s not going away - what else could be the cause ? what else I be able to do or should do. Thank you Sy" -19864,How can I increase the length of my penis?,"Hi. I would like to give you some information regarding our normal reproductive system: Male sexual organs: Female sex organs: So, the main crux of the above discussion is, ""To sexually satisfy a woman, size/length of the penis does not matter"". There are no exercises, pills or ointments that are safe to increase the penis size as they may create problems in your future sexual life. What matters is proper erection and proper ejaculation (at proper timings). Consult a sexologist online for further queries --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ","Hello doctor, The length of my penis is 5 and 1/2 inches and I am 38 years old. How can I increase my penis length? Is there any medicine, cream, lotion, oil or gel?" -182638,"Periodic numbness in face, tearing in one eye. What could the cause be?","Dear Krishna Gopal, . Guillain Barre Syndrome is an acute demyelination polyradiculoneuropathy where the nerves get affected post infection due to autoimmune response. It presents with progressive muscle weakness and diagnosed by nerve conduction studies and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. I presume the diagnosis given by the doctor was this ""Guillian Barre Syndrome"" or simply GB syndrome. If I am right, I would like to know the current treatment you are on. This is primarily treated by a course of gamma immunoglobin intravenously or by plasmapheresis along with assisted physiotherapy. A neurologist would be the ideal specialist to treat this condition. Severe muscle pain post infection can otherwise be due to myositis. Was your serum creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) levels checked? Please get back with these details and I can be able to answer your query better. Regards ","I am Krishna Gopal Sarkar, aged 39 years. on 15/06/2012 I suffered from fever and there after it was cured but on 16/06/2012 I am felling muscle pain. I went to a cardio doctor who diagonized me as Gulenbery`s syndrom. I have been taking medicine as per advice of the said doctor but I am not geting any relief and I cannot stand still on my leg. Now what can I do. Tell me about relief." -30381,Kindly clarify the statement regarding HPV in my Pap smear report.,Hi. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, About three months ago, I got a Pap smear for the first time and it came back with abnormal HPV positive. My doctor did not really go in depth. So, I proceeded to get another Pap smear with another doctor about a week and it came back normal. I asked the doctor about my HPV and he said everything is normal. I went home happily by thinking that my body got rid of the virus pretty fast. I thought in case of young women it will clear on their own. But, I recently looked at my results online and it says the following. The HPV DNA criteria was not met with this specimen result, therefore no HPV test was done. I am unclear whether no HPV test was done or no need to get a further HPV test as my pap smear came back normal. I would like to get some clarification. Please help." -233495,"Prostate problem, have difficulty in urination and bowels movements, continuous vomiting after taking Hydroxycut. Treatment required?","Welcome to the forum.Your description fits with urinary tract infection and infection of testicles.Kindly attend A and E asap to get examined, get proper diagnosis and to get antibiotics.Sincerely ","Hello Dr, i am a 31 year old man. I have been experiencing pain when weeing, not in my penis but in my lower groin area. Its got alot worst today, mid wee i had a real pain and i had to stop and lie down. I got all hot and it felt like i was drained of all blood . im feeling dizzy n spaced out now. is it worth me going to A&E?" -238596,What causes drowsiness while being on Citalopram?,"HiI understand your concern.Feeling of heart attack is features of anxiety and stress.Due to depression and anxiety will affect daily routines and work.This kind of condition require psychological and social support.It can be treated with antidepressant like SSRI or SNRI.Benzodiazapin like clonazapm or etizolam can be given for panic or anxiety.But choice of drug is depend upon symptoms and clinical symptomatically.So consult psychiatrist and get help.Do exercise , meditations, relaxation, deep breathing exercise etc.Take proper sleep.Try to do work stress free.Enjoy hobbies, music, discussed with friends and family.I hope i have answered your query.Feel free to ask.Happy to help you.Get well soon.Thank you. ",I'm 50 yrs old. I recently was laid off from work but found new employment for which I always feel overwhelmed and unable to fullfill my job duties. That might be in my head because I've been able to keep up with a lot of overtime and anxiety and nervousness. I find myself crying uncontrolably in the early morning hours. I am single and live alone so I can scream and crying until my hearts content. I'm wondering if I have depression or symtoms of a heart attack. -220811,"Cheek swollen, broken tooth underneath the swelling. What can i do to take care of it?","Hello and welcome, As per the details you have produced,its not clear which part of teeth you got the tattoo done. If the tattoo involves within the enamel of teeth,nothing to worry,as the chance of infection is very less. If the tattoo is placed too deep,you should take antibiotic cover as it can cause infective endocarditis. Please do mention about your medical history whenever you are getting any treatment done. I would suggest you to visit your dentist soon and get details regarding this. Please do maintain good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth twice daily. As the chance of gingivitis is severe in your case,please lead a healthy life style. take care. ","Hello. I had a coronary stent put in 18 months ago. I am on plavix, metoporal, hydrchloriazide, crestor,. I normally take antibiodics before a dental session. I had a tattoo done 7 days ago and didnt even think about the antibiodics. Have I placed myself in danger? Should I contact my heart doctor and get antibiodiotics now" -215300,What causes sourness in the mouth and bad breath?,hellooo....read through your query and according to me its just a local irritation due to pierced tongue...nothing to worry in that....just wait for few more days ...by the time you do salt water gargle...and do listerine mouthwash application....hope you got the reply....be happy and smile....have a nice day!!! ,"I just got my tongue pierced three days ago. My gums just below my six front teeth are very swollen and discolored right where the gums and lip meet. My bottom lip is also noticeably swollen. What is going on? My tongue looks fine. Just a little swollen still but heeling well, no puss, no discoloration. I used sea salt the other day as recommended by the piercing artist. And that's when it all started." -17511,"Due to gas problem, I am unable to eat properly. Please help.",Hello. Lifestyle related. Revert after a month to an ayurveda specialist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old male. From the last 3 to 4 years, I am having a troublesome gas problem. If I did not have food, then immediately my stomach is getting filled with gas. And so, I am unable to eat after that. I have a few other problems too. I have been getting sex thoughts in mind from my 15 years of age. So, I ejaculate very quickly, but only a few drops like jelly. Also, after complete urination, I am finding a few drops of urine in my pant. Whenever I am getting tension or fear or anger, I feel like someone is pushing some heat into my body from head to back and hands. After some time, the feeling will get weak with a bit of hungry. What to do?" -79992,What are the expected symptoms of kidney stones?,"hai,As your son ultrasound indicates some collection of fluid (urine) in the left kidney (renal pelvic calyx).it is because of the anatomical positioning of left kidney and transferring the fluid to bladder becomes slow.so stagnation of fluid in the left kidney denotes fullness. it is can be in obstruction of any stone or some structural defect.thank youhope i answered your query ","My son had a ultrasound of the renal tract and the findings where: ""Bilateral kidneys are of normal size and echotecture. There is mild fullness of the left pelvicalyceal system noted. This is interittent and therefore may be due to reflux."" What does this mean?" -8623,Please explain the signs and symptoms of colic.,"Hi. Colic is abdominal discomfort or pain mostly seen in the evening in bottle-fed babies. A consolable cry which improves with particular positioning of the infant. Most of the time, the cause is not known. Mostly associated with formula feed, improper burping practices. No exact treatment remedies are available. Positioning, proper burping, various colic drops are available in the market which might be helpful. ","Hello doctor, Kindly tell me the following: 1. What is colic? 2. What are the signs and symptoms? 3. What are the causes? 4. What are the remedies? With experience, kindly tell how parents can deal with colicky babies." -152928,Suggest cause for knee pain,"Hello, The muscle weakness, pain in body etc that you are feeling after an illness can be related to electrolyte disturbance or weakness. You need to increase your intake of electrolyte rich fluids and see if ti helps. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I have had muscle weakness in my leg, pain thru out my body, and have hard time walking later in the day. This has been going on for three months now. It started with numbness and tingling in both arms and legs three days after being sick and going to the ER from non stop vomiting. I have had tons of tests and all normal results except for a positive ANA. What might it be?" -138651,Suggest treatment for lower back pain and blood in urine,"Yes it is the symptom of spinal stenosis and when nerve is compressed, numbness and weakness are felt along the supply of nerve. ",If I do some walking for about an hour often my legs go weak and I can hardly walk. I am in pain. I have spinal stenosis in my lower back. Surgery is being placed for fall. Could this just be a symptoms of what I already know I have? Am just worried about ms or something like YYYY@YYYY -173959,Whats the best medication for brain Tuberculosis?,"Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Please share the Scan Images and all Reports for us to help you further Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://yyy.ly/uyyyyyyyyBest Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ",hii need to know causes of small ischemic focus in right pons and left basal gangliaMy grand pa's thyroid is also high tsh 6.83due to this small hypodense area that is seen in CT sacn of brain....how intense it is for brain functioning and health.His age is 72 years -163322,Suggest treatment for swollen feet,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can.Yes, this is probable cause of such swelling since hematoma spreads around fracture site and it may affect other areas of hand so this is nothing to be concerned. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ","Hi, today I punched a wall and obviously after the adrenaline wore off it became very painful. I had different frozen foods on it throughout the day and now I have had ice off it for about 2 hours. I just put my hand on a flat surface and it felt like there was a ball in my palm under the pinky area, it is heavily swollen around this area. I wanted to know if the reason I feel this ball is because of the swelling or my 5th metacarpal breaking?" -5104,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -182074,"Partial paralysis, right hand, tongue not working properly, stiffness in legs while walking. Treatment?","Hi, The headaches in this gentleman does not seem to be related to any of the findings on the scan. The chronic infarct means that at some time in the past he has had a minor stroke which he may or may not have even noticed. the rest of the changes are suggestive of shrinking of the brain which can occur with age. Therefore, both these are not the cause of the headaches. If there are no contraindications, he should be on a medicine like aspirin to prevent strokes in the future. Hope this helps. ","CT scan of brain after severe headache in 77 year old elderly male with recovering from hip fracture 1.5 years ago, with asthma, hypothyroidism , eczema and high cholesterol/triglycerides (no BP or diabetes or obesity) - Small chronic infarct in left caudate nucleus, minimal bilaterial periventricular white matter - chronic ischemic changes are seen, - Ventricular system basal cisterns and cortical sulci are prominent suggestive of cortico cerebral atrophy What is the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and preventive care with nutrition?" -96468,What causes lump on back of head in a child after surgery?,"Usually blood drawn from any site does not cause any problem until unless you have a bleeding disorder. If you don't have any history of prolonged bleeding in the past, the bump and pain may be due to some other reason and drawing of the blood may be just an incidental association. It may be a neurofibroma or a lipoma. In case it is a hematoma which was there at the time of blood drawn, that may be just calcified but it will not progress. If it is a progressive disorder, it needs to be evaluated by an ultrasound and FNAC. ","I had blood drawn from my right forearm about 2 months ago. Recently, over the past week, I have had constant pain in the area where the blood was drawn. I also notice that some bumps have shown up in that area as well. The bumps don t itch, but they seem to be coming from the inside of my arm instead of the surface." -80315,Did death occur due to bursting of sacular aneurysm of abdominal aorta?,"i have studied your case. In child a uti can cause all these symptoms. But uti is not very common in this age, i would recommend you to get ultrasound to find out if her kidney and ureter are normal. In a disease called vesicouretral reflux, backflow of urine can cause such infection. You can consult with a peaediatric surgeon in your area. Till that time you should increase her water and fruit juice intake, avoid pain killers. ","My daughter has had a very high fever it's been running around 103, 104. We just found out that she has a UTI but also has alarmingly high nitrates in her urine. She is 3 1/2. She had an issue in September with extreme back pain and high fevers. At that time we were told she has a bladder and kidney infection.... I'm worried this is not a normal UTI" -208481,What causes raised surface on childs nails?,"Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Recurrent RTI, some times six to twelve times is supposed to be normal for a individual.Along with the antihistaminic decongestant and antibiotics. Steam inhalation.Improve immunity with Proper high protein diet,supplement with iron and multivitamin syrups,Bronchodilators drug like salbutamol to be added along with the nebulization with mild steroids like budesonide.Hope the query is answered.thanks ","My 3 yr old son has been suffering from running nose n coughing for last two month . He was given antibiotics , augmentin and got some relief . However the same thing relapse again with contineouse coughing , fever and whizzing sound on breathing . Pl suggest" -249843,Is Progesterone recommended with this ultrasound test result?,"Hello,Thank you for trusting HCMThe only thing that can you now is to avoid further use of Marijuana. But that does not guarantee that marijuana will be eliminated from your system completely by the time for delivery as Marijuana can stay in your system for several weeks in chronic users.Hope this answers your questionPlease let me know if you need further clarificationsRegardsDr.Lekshmi ","Hello I Am A Concerned Mother, I Am Currently 33 Weeks Pregnant & I Have Been Using Marijuana Up Until A Few Days Ago To Help With My Anxiety And Lack Of Eating Also To Ease Up My Morning Sickness ..... I Am Extremely Worried That CPS Will Take My Daughter Away From Having Marijuana In My Sysytem When I Go To Deliver Her .... I Am Trying To Find The Best Most Safest & Effective Way To Rid My Body Of These Toxins As Fast And As Accurately As I Can Considering I Delivered My 1st Child At 37weeks ...So I m Worried I Won t Have Enough Time To Clean Out My System !! I Would Love To Hear Some Advice & Recommendations On What I Should Do" -251875,Is traveling in train safe during pregnancy?,"Hello dear, understand your concern.In my opinion the symptoms of pregnancy doesn't start this early.The first sign of pregnancy ismissed period.Other signs are nausea, vomiting,increased urination,sore breasts start 2 weeks after missed period.A urine pregnancy test confirms the pregnancy.It needs to be done a week after missed period for accurate results.It is too early to feel any pregnancy symptoms.So relax. Avoid stress.Nothing to worry.3 weeks after periods comes under safe period in case of regular cycles.The weight gain also doesn't occur this early due to pregnancy.The stress regarding the thought of pregnancy also makes one to feel pregnancy symptoms.So avoid stress and check for the period.Best regards... ","i think i might be pregnant, i had my period 3 weeks ago, and have had sex recently... for the past week i have had increased amount of discharge, more frequent urination, a feeling of bubbles in my lower abdomen, slight back ache at times, and have also gained weight. Does it sound like i am pregnant?" -56854,Is it normal to have low pulse rate?,"hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.your symptoms are related to hypertension.BP of 180/143 is alarmingly high and you need to control it as soon as possible.you must start antihypertensiv medicine in the form of Ramipril and chlorthalidone in consultation with your treating doctor,My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD. ",I have been dizzy. Had shortness of breath really bad shakes chest pains and really high bp 180/143 has been the highest. They said nothing was wrong after a bunch of blood tests and gave me ibuprofen. Now I am having head aches at the base of my head. These symptoms only happen at night. I am terrified that they are missing something. -17072,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -165417,Suggest treatment for tenderness in the nipple,"hi,thank you for providing a brief history of the case. well stents are use to maintain heamodynamics. so when ever a stent is used the ideal concept is to get the normal heamodynamics. let's talk about DVT and swelling of the face. as you know DVT is the deep vein thrombosis where the thombus leads to obstruction in the normal heamodynamics so it is preferred to use stent for easy flow. next coming stent in the kidney is used to think for the normalcy of the kidneys to function and do proper excretion. people with DVT should perform regular physical exercise to maintain the haemodynamics. and once the body adapts to this physcial exercise the haemodynamic comes closer to normal.with the grace of God I wish a speedy recovery ",Two weeks ago my 60yo brother was life flighted for probable Budd-Chiari Syndrome (I m assuming). He was c/o abdominal pain of three days and found to have a thrombosis of the right Hepatic vein and ascites. His face was almost unrecognizable due to the severe swelling. One year ago he was dx with a DVT and was treated in the hospital for a myeloproliferative disease. Amongst the many other delimas and treatments a ureteral stent was placed today. I am wondering if that was done for kidney stones or something more serious. I know this is not a full picture but am wondering if you can give me some other reasons for the stent. Thank you. -216278,Can carmex be used on lips to soothe after having a dissolvable stitches?,"hi...the reason for bad breath is many. some times systemic cause can also leads to bad breath like diabetes .if you are lover of onions and garlic also gives bad breath. so i will suggest you to use mouth wash after food . twice brushing .. and use floss too.. you can use flavoured chewing gums too and if you like clove, then it will also help you in prevention of bad breath.. ","i talk to people and they keep on holding their nose and turning their heads away. I went to my dentist and after she did some test on me, said i dont have cavities or oral cancer. i want to know if there are other causes for my bad breath and if it can be diagnosed with medical procedures?" -223086,Suggest remedy for watery blisters on legs while having diabetes,"Dear Friend, greetings from HCM... I understand your problem s .. Victoza can cause nausea and vomiting in some patient s .. Your HbA1c is now OK .. But I do not know why did you stop metformin .. You please meet your doctor and tell your problem s and take other class like gliptins with metformin .. Which is an excellent drug.. Plus your lifestyle change s both dietary modification s and exercise is must which helps to keep your sugar and BP in check .. Take more of green leafy vegetables, and fruits .. .. Thank you and do contact us for more questions .. ","53YOF, post-menaposal, Med Hx: Psoriatric Arthritis, High B/P & Non-Insulin dependent Diabetes. I have been taking Victoza for approx 4 months. Before that I had been taking Metformin for approx 1-1/2 years without any real change in BG levels. My last A1C a month ago was 6.2 - down from 7.1 before starting Victoza. I have also been able to lose 20 lbs which is helping me feel better. The last 2 weeks, I have been experiencing nausea in the mornings when I wake up. Sometimes it clears up but other days it lasts until the afternoon - it is just kind of there in the background at varying degrees of severity. I am wondering whether this would have anything to do with the Victoza. I did experience nausea at first until the dose was adjusted but not like this. I am also on diovan daily which has my b/p controlled, and ultram daily & humira bi-monthly for arthritis which is doing well. I have been on these meds for several years. I will be seing my arthritis doctor in 2 weeks but since this was available online, I thought I would ask. Any thoughts?" -111672,What causes recurring breathlessness?,Hi..i think a good psychiatrist can solve your problem..either your dose needs to be increased or some other medicine can be added...bt psychiatrist can tell you better than me..but definitely you can live a normal life through it..dont worry.. ,I have severe anxiety and panic attacks with longstanding depression. Xanax helps but cannot get a physician to prescribe dosage strong enough that I feel is beneficial to me. I am not looking to get high I am just looking forward to be able to have a more normal life. I have panic attacks that make me feel as like I have PRESSURE ON MY CHEST AND CANNOT BREATHE . I have tremors that are noticeable .by other people which make me feel more anxious. I am in a horrible cycle and I feel as though doctors think I just want more Xanax. It helps me tremendously by decreasing the intensity of the attacks . Please any sugestions? Severely Nervous and sleepless in New York. -52111,What causes difficulty in breathing?,Hello Sirit's a very nice question to answer. indeed this problem has got a lot associated with your thyroid status.but a real thorough examination needs to be done before you start up on your medications ,"Hi, I have experienced flutters in my chest and bottom of throat for a few years now. It now seems to be stronger, kind of taking my breath away. A few months ago I had a feeling of almost blacking out. This happened for four days in a row and was very scary. Now I occasionally feel it slightly but not to the extent I did a few months ago. When I was 16 I had a lump removed from my thyroid which was benign, and at that time my thyroid was neither overactive nor underactive. I have eustachian tube dysfunction that never clears. Could either of these things be related to heart flutters and dizzy/blackout spells?" -211811,Suggest treatment for swollen gums and ear pain,"Hello,It looks like the area of the tooth extraction is not yet healed and the thick mucus with acidic taste is appearing to be due to pus discharge from the extraction site.You should get an x ray of the #14 area done to rule out the problem, there is a possibility that any root piece is left in the extraction socket and it is the cause of lingering infection, pus discharge and pain in gum.For now, you can take antibiotics like Augmentin and if the pain is intolerable, take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen medicine. Do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles. Do not let food accumulate in that area.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora ","Yes, thank you. I had a large molar on the upper left side of my mouth removed last summer. The endodontist couldn't find anything unusual from the x-ray. He initially ordered a root canal, but the pain continued. Later, I had the tooth extracted. Since then, (six months ago), I have had a constant acidic taste in my mouth where the molar was. It seems to come from the site of the pulled tooth (#14). The acid flows around my mouth, is often thick (like mucus) and is very uncomfortable and painful to the gum tissue. What would you suggest I do from here?" -94345,What causes lump in the perineum and anus?,"hi.it could be a cyst. it is best if you consult with a gynecologist to physically check on it. it is not an emergency, and out-patient consult would do. management will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","Hi. I am a hispanic woman, age 20, 5 4 and right now(pregnant) I weigh 150 pounds. I am usually about 120 pounds. I am 36 weeks pregnant, and when I woke up this morning I found a lump in my clitoral hood on my right side of the clitoris. It does not hurt, isn t red or colored at all, and I can barely notice it without touching it. It is about the size of a marble, but it is oval. I don t know what to do, and need to know if this is something I should go to the hospital for right away! I have never seen or felt anything like this on my body before." -2406,I feel discomfort in scrotum with squeezy pain. Why do I get this?,"Hi. This looks like chronic prostatitis (long standing inflammation of the prostate). It can be confirmed by a rectal exam, sometimes enlarged prostate on sonography and in some cases positive urine or semen cultures. In some cases, diagnosis is clinical as all tests are negative. Treatment includes long term antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and medicines to soothe irritated nerves. I would suggest a semen culture, a post-prostatic-massage urine culture and sonography of prostate. Start tablet Moxiflox (Moxifloxacin) 400 mg once daily for 10 days, Enzoflam (Paracetamol, Diclofenac, and Serratiopeptidase) twice daily for seven days, Pantocid (Pantoprazole) 40 mg once daily for seven days, and Tryptomer (Amitriptyline) 10 mg once daily for 10 days. Moxiflox may cause joint pain or tendinitis, Tryptomer may cause sedation. Let me know the above reports and also how it goes. ","Hello doctor, I am not feeling comfortable with my scrotum. I feel it is squeezed and not free. Some time ago I had pain. I am feeling this for two years. Also, I visited a urologist who saw this and went through the sonography and urine test. But he said I cannot find anything. What might be the cause?" -255813,Should I take an emergency pill after an unprotected sex?,"Hi, You had unprotected sex during safe period and emergency contraception ( chances of pregnancy is least) were taken and later developed pain abdomen .Some time patient may develop abdomimal cramps due to side effect of Progestin only pills but the it subsides within 3-5 days. So give her ANTI SPASMODIC , MEFENEMIC ACID ( NSAID ), PPI and if symptom persists then visit gyne clinic for clinical evaluation n investigation including USG abdomen and treated accordingly. ","my gf and i had sex 17 daya ago for the first time, and dhe lost her virginity, i then never penetrated in. then for precaution she took unwanted 72 in 24 hours. her periods were supposed two days after the event.but till now there is no sign of her getting a period, . pkease help. she has lot of pain in her stomach daily." -36463,"Psychological feeling of pregnancy, weightgain, feeling of movement in lower abdomen. Pregnancy test negative, periods not due. Advice","Hi, Welcome to HCM, There might be psychological feeling giving rise to all these signs. Even pregnancy is there it is too early to show beating in lower abdomen and weight gain. But one good thing is that you have done pregnancy test too early. If you do not get period now, then go for test after 7-8 days passed of your expected date. It might turned out positive. Wish you good wishes for pregnancy. Ok and bye. ","hi, maybe its just that me and my husband is excited to have a baby thats why even if my period is not due i have this feeling that im pregnant.. some people say maybe im pregnant because i gained so much wait now and my body looks like im pregnant.. i also feel something beating in my lower abdomen. but i dont see anay signs of pregnancy.. i do pregnancy test. but its negative.. could i be pregnant.. my last period was april 5.. could i be pregnant?" -11043,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -119931,What causes abdominal bloating and hardness?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM.It may be acid peptic disease or commonly known as Gastro eosophageal reflux disease.Take diet full of fibers, drink lot of water.Avoid, spicy food, coffee, aerated drinks ,and alcohol.Can take antacids during acute phase.Can take pantoprazole and domperidon tablets if not relieved by diet modificationGood luck. ","i have constant pain on the right side of my abdomen it's a little to the right and an inch up from my navel. The pain intensifies when i eat, and radiates to my right flank. I have had both my appendix and gallbladder removed. have had a number of scans and tests done, the doctors tell me they see nothing, now what. It has an effect on my digestion. can't eat much, I have a distended stomach, everything turns to constipation,which is not normal for me. The gastroenterologist, I saw in the beginning said it could be an adhesion from the gallbladder removal." -210728,What causes a purple lump on an infant s eyelid?,"Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Discoloration of skin is usual after ringworm and it fades away in due course.Avoid exposure to sun light.No need of applying any medicine.As the boy is only 7 years there is every possibility that these ptches will fade away.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","hello, my 7 year old daughter has been treated for ringworm on theright side of her face with lotramin cream every day for about a month and a half, the discoloration is fading away but now she has 2 pea size spots on the left side of her face. should i use the lotramin for this as well or should i have her pediatrician check it first? Might you know why this discoloration is happening? we are of african-american decent." -97667,Suggest treatment for lump underneath armpit,"Hi, If I were her treating Doctor for this case of a forehead lumps, I would come up with only one and one possibility that is a sebaceous cyst or dermoid cyst! Nothing to worry about this and try not to get her infected there!I suggest you to go for an FNAC test of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing her good health... ","My 19-year-old daughter came to me last week and showed me a dime-sized lump on her forehead that is painful to the touch, with what looks like a small pimple in the middle, then today, she showed me another one right across the other side of her forehead and both are accompanied by headaches and hurt the most near the lump. She did not hit her head either times that these lumps showed up...?" -255258,What are the side effects of using Nuvaring?,"Hi,Novelon is a very effective means of reversible contraception. It is very very effective with a failure rate of less than 0.03%, when taken correctly and regularly.It would be advisable to you, especially since you are keen to avoid conception.Another good alternative for you would be the intrauterine copper T. It is also reversible and you don't have to remember taking a pill everyday.Also it is non hormonal.With Novelon you will not have any problems conceiving later, nor does it cause weight gain.Hope this helps.Regards. ","hi, i am guyanese and i would like to ask a few questions. i am 24yrs old and i currently weigh 97lbs. my height is 155cm and i dont have any medical history. my question is that i am curious about trying birth control pills since condoms give me yeast infections. i consulted with a doctor in my country and she prescribed NOVELON. how safe is it? will i be able to conceive afterwards? will i gain weight? i aslo should let you know that i have had three D&Cs within the past three years. this is why my fiance and i are trying to avoid conceiving until after we are married which is in 2013. thanks. waiting on your answer" -245976,Why has my baby's weight reduced drastically ? Is there a difference between Nan and Lactogen?,"Hi,,if the periods have been quite regular for a number of years and then suddenly stop or the cycle becomes frequently interrupte,it denotes adebilitated and devitalised condition of the system.causes towards the condition are anaemia,worry,grief,fright or other serious emotional disturbance etc.you should have three meals aday of fresh juicy fruits like apples,pears,grapes,papaya,orange etc.you should boil one spoon carrot seeds in one glass of water for 5 to 6 minuts and take itfor 5 days in early morning,it is very beneficial for this.sesame seeds are also use like this.warm hip bath is also regulates the menstrual disorders.take care ",Vitamin D3 5000 IUs ... is it will help my PCOS? I don t want to take pill .. it did effect me in someway. I would like to be nature way to do without pill. I just discoved that I have PCOS last thursday without know them about. I did success with two pregenices before. Now I am struggling to get my peroid back after second child. It already passed 1 1/2 years no periods. -184247,Is colonoscopy advisable without anesthesia?,"hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor if you are experiencing symptoms. the possibilities based from just your description are varied. most common causes of lung cancer are history of smoking, occupational exposure to chemicals or inhalational agents that could be deposited in lungs, hereditary. diagnostic studies such as chest x-ray, ct-scan of neck and chest area could easily rule-out if you have lesions.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye ","Hi, I am a 34 year old women, I got sick in December just before Christmas. I went to the doctor 4 times. He told me that I had bronchitus and gave me meds. The cough got better and o did my chest, but I have had a heavy feeling in my chest for about a month now. When I lie down it feels like I have a lump in my Throat. I don't smoke, never have and am not overweight. Can I have Lung cancer? I am really worried" -53295,Suggest treatment for ventricular tachycardia,"Hello, Monocyte count is not related to cholesterol, slight elevation may be normal, especially if you are not having any of infection like fever, which is a usual cause for it. Everyone count may not fit into the boundaries mentioned on the reports. For Cholesterol, you should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a weeYou should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 times a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once..k. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your also sugars tested once.. You also need to be started on medicine like atorvastatin, so get this prescribed. ","I'm 31 year old female. 5'5"", 145 pounds. I'm relatively healthy. Routine lab work showed my good cholesterol is bad. But also that my absoloute monocytes were high. What is the cause for absolute monocytes being high? Does that have anything to do with cholesterol?" -4327,How far will short term medication help in fixing my sleeping disorder?,"Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep disorders are very common. Normally hygienic measures could be helpful to alleviate the symptoms. Also, it could be a symptom of other disorders, however, in your particular situation that does not seem to be the case. Melatonin is effective in regulating the synchronization of the circadian rhythms of physiological functions like sleep timing. Of course, the are pharmacological options that can be useful in acute cases or during a short-time course like Lorazepam 1-2 mg, Lormetazepam 2 mg. If that does not work please feel free to contact me again. ","Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male with a sleeping disorder. I have difficulty in falling asleep in the night and has difficulty in getting back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night. I need to masturbate in order to fall asleep. I suffer delayed sleep phase disorder. This has made it difficult for me to maintain a normal job. During college time, I did not use to sleep one night before exam because of fear of not getting up on time. What is light therapy and chronotherapy? How can they help? I have daytime fatigue. If there are any medicines which I can take for a short time, please suggest. I am facing this problem since last 10 years." -130558,Suggest treatment for asthma in a child,"Hi,Food allergy can be diagnosed only on the basis of detailed history taking and thoroughly clinical examination by an expert.Although there are laboratory allergic testing of food is being done nowadays but none of them is reliable clinically and also adds extra cost to the patient.The best way to cure allergy is to avoid contact of that particular allergen. However there are very good medicines like epinephrine,steroids, antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers are available in market to combat allergic symptoms.Thanks and regards, ","Dear Doctor , Good Morning! I would like to ask for your kind advice regarding that I have a lot of allergy specially in food such as peanuts,beef,pork,shrimps,chicken and now I have a lots of pimples ,rashes and itchy in my tummy what are the medications to be taken and I m gaining weight even though I m not much eating food I tried to take diet pills and do exercise but nothing I loss hope for your kind advice thanks in advance" -228399,Is my right testicle larger due to testicular torsion surgery or swelling?,HelloThanks for query .Ballanoposthatitis has to be dealt aggressively by taking broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Dr.Patil. ,"Doctor I am suffering from balanoposthitis. My height is 5ft 11inches weight 83kg and age 32.Doctor prescribed me to take twice daily lizolid 600 for 4 days,uriliser syrup and ask me to wash the infected area with soap wash followed betadine solution and ask to take injection. But the area is paining extremely and I am unable to walk properly also please suggest me whether i am on right treatment or not?" -30545,"What has caused this swelling on my face, insect bite or allergy?",Hi. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concern. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor,I have some skin issue on my face. It looks as if some insect has bitten on it and a bit swollen. Is that due to some allergy?" -154625,What is the remedy for cervical spondolysis?,"Hi, As this sounds to be nerve entrapment in the lumbar spine. Using the lumbar brace for stabilizing the spine, hot water fermentation for relaxing the para spinal muscles, core stability exercise for stabilizing the spine, spinal muscle strengthening exercises, hip strengthening exercises, static Quadriceps and static hamstring should help you ease the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.       Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","I HAVE SEVERE PAIN AT THE CENTRE OF MY RIGHT SIDE BUTTOCKS WHICH GOES DOWN TO THE CALF ONLY ON THE RT SIDE TURNING ON THE BED OF THE SAME SIDSE IS VERY PAINFUL.DR HAS ADVICED TAB MAXGALIN M 75MG AT NIGHT FOR ONE MONTH 6DAYS HAVE PASSED BUT NO RELIEF.IS MASSAGE A GOOD OPTION," -175988,What causes lesion on frontal lobe of brain?,"Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryI feel that his problems is the fumes that they worked with. It is possible that the respirators they were using were not so tightly applied. In this case, the fumes may have entered his lungs. Some of it is easily absorbed via the skin as well.Once they are in the circulation, it takes time for the body to clear them as some of them really attach to the blood components and do not budge until the blood is gradually replaced by the body.I would agree with the doctors because the examination would be normal. However, a blood electrophoresis test may help them find the defects. I suggest some fresh air and high concentration oxygen breathing.I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. You can upload them on the site.You can upload them with the query, or if you have a problem, send them to attachments@healthcaremagic.com with Sub: ATTN 'Your Name'. Once we receive the photos or diagnostic reports, my team will send reports / pictures to me.Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.Please click on Thanks/Helpful if found useful.Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)Best of luck.Dr Mittal.MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), CC (Diabetes Mellitus), DNB (Neurology) ","My boyfriend started work and was spraying paint with a sprayer. They used respirators only when they were spraying, but they were still working with the fumes. Its been a week now and he is feeling numbness in his face and he feels almost like he s high, he said his vision is weird and blurry. He went to the doctor and they did no tests exceot blood pressure and listening to his lungs. They said he was fine. He is still feeling weird, and wants it to go away. He was fine until he started working." -197286,Suggest remedy for recurring amoeba infection in 9 months old,"hi, fever and diarrhoea in a 4 year old child is most probably due to acute gastroenteritis. Acute gastroenteritis occurs due to infection because at this age child usually take everything in mouth. the main thing that we have to take care is of dehydration so you should give more Fluids to child. Give soft diet to child. Prebiotic like enterogermina ampule should be given once a day for 3 days to increase intestine immunity. If fever persists, vomiting persist, then antibiotic needs to be started. If fever persists, there is decreased activity, persistent vomiting, persistent loose stool then child should be immediately taken to emergency. A re examination by doctor should also be done. Take care. ","Hi, my 1 year old has had a fever on and off for 4 days. She is also suffering diarrhea despite the doctor placing her on a strict diet the day the fever started (the vomiting stopped when we changed diet). She has purple feet and hands, chills, is red around her anus (which I thought may have been a result of so much diarrhea) and is crying frequently which is abnormal for her. In the last two months she has had ear infections in both ears and was treated with antibiotics up to 3 weeks ago and the doc said the ear infection is 95% gone and that her fever was viral. Should I take her back to a doctor or wait longer to see if it passes?" -148652,Could hemoglobin level be affected by eating raw rice?,Hj you need to investigate futher yoh may have prolactin secreting tumor or uncontrolled prolactin secretion.so go for check up. Search for the cause of prolactin hypersecrtion and then take treatment accordingly. You will get benifit. Thanks for using health care magic. ,"Hello Doctor, How to maintain normal prolactin level? If i take cabergoline once in a week for a month prolactin is going below normal and if i stop taking the drug it is in the otherway...Im planning to get pregant but this hinders me" -214638,What causes sticky saliva?,"Hello,If a gap is the size of a full tooth, your replacement considerations include a fixed bridge, a removeable denture or implant. If your gap is less than a size of a tooth, you can consider a veneer with porcelain or bonding material. This would usually need to involve at least two adjacent teeth and would provide greater esthetics if more teeth are involved. If possible, bonding would most likely be the least expensive option. Orthodontic treatment would require braces to move teeth into improved placement. This would be the best choice especially if no restorations were needed after the movement and your bite would benefit by being stabilized.Usually, the more teeth involved, the greater the expense when considering caps, crowns or veneers. More diagnostic information would be needed to evaluate if you could consider less teeth involved for your treatment. Your bone support is a factor in this decision. Implants are a good consideration for a single tooth replacement when the other teeth are in good condition. This requires multiple steps, is costly and requires a period of healing. Something removable often offers a less expensive option for tooth replacement. There is a single cost per top and bottom, not per tooth. This is considered when you want to reduce costs, multiple teeth are missing and you do not mind taking the appliance out of your mouth daily.I hope you find my suggestions helpful. I encourage you to discuss this with your dentist to determine your best option. Consider a second opinion with all your records present to compare treatment suggestions and expenses. Thank you for your inquiry ",i m 39 yr old i have gap between front upper two teeth &lowerleft side blow front teeth doc suggest me to fill this gap by overlaping cap or crown on 6 upper&6 lower teeth but it takes too costly for me. what u advice me i want permanant tertment for it. -159442,Is taking Ketorolac shots advisable for intense leg pain?,"HiThere's a simple symptomatic remedy which may help you...Do contrast bath of feet in cold and hot water tubalternateky 1 minute every dip.continue for 10 minutes .Do twice daily,morning ,evening.wear elastic crepe supporting bandage after contrast for daytime removing at night.avoid heels in footwear,use flats.Take Aleve tab twice a day after meals plus neurobiology forte once daily for a fortnight.if gabapentin helps OK to continue otherwise switch to lyrics 75mg BD.Avoid prolonged walk or standing.inbetween work,rest your feet on front stool for 25 minutes to raise it.Plz report after 15 days progress on this site..Any orthopedic doctor even though not a podiatrist,should be consulted as well.Use Shock absorber insoles in footwear to avoid pressure of body weight on soles of feetThanks ","Hi, my name is Gwen. I ve been having problem with my feet for almost 1 year. Therefore, I ve seen 3 different doctors. Although, they all have came up with several different diagnoses. First, plantar feshiitis, tendonitis, peripheral nerve, and/ or inflammation because I suffer from fibromyalgia. Medicaid does not pay for me to see a Podiatrist. So, I am taking Gabapentin 300 mgs a pill at night. I can barely walk on my feet due to the discomfort. I need serious help! What do you suggest?" -183360,"I had a weird pop in my head, any idea whats wrong with me ?","Dear madam, You could be helped by Homoeopathy if you can send some more informations regarding your existing problem along with detailed history of your childhood such as any incidence which affected you to develop your problem ","symptoms - hypersolmence, tremor both hands, severe stutter since childhood, Three episode of blurred vision , one episode of lower extremity weakness, migraine 35 year old female NKA" -68509,How can infections due to goretex be healed?,"Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you.This are the common viral infections.It do not require any treatment except symptomatic treatment.This includes chlorpheniramine maleate for blocked nose and running nose, paracetamol for fever, you can also do hexidine gargle as and when required whenever you feel its viral infections.I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to health care magic.Wish you a best health.Thank you,Dr Arun Tank. ",I alongwith my son aged about 10 years reside at Ranikhet in district Almora(Uttarakhand). My son has problem with his nose. He easily gets cold and always contiues to drag sometimes phlegm and sometimes dry air upwards through nose for the last three /four years. I shall be highly obliged if you could please advise me about the line of curative treatment so as to get rid of this problem. Thanks. -164220,What causes warm sensation in leg?,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.As per your history I feel you should undergo a thorough clinical examination and some diagnostic tests.As just be mere assumption of having clot and getting worried is not going to work. If there is a clot there should be skin discoloration and also some other symptoms.Taking a clinical examination and a Doppler scan can help reveal the causative factor and then the treatment can be initiated.The swelling can be because of numerous factors like the kidney pathology, the heart malfunctioning, DVT, etc. With the proper clinical examination and diagnostic tests we can rule out the causative factor & the diagnosis induced treatment can be initiated.Do not go by self assumption or by mere internet or Google. Without a thorough examination of a specialist you can just make yourself more weaker by mind . It can be a simple issue to solve rsther making it bigger.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel ","I have had problems for the past couple years with swelling in one leg and foot. The swelling will last for days or a couple weeks then go away and not return for weeks or months. The swelling will leave the top of my foot feeling bruised. Now, I have developed pain in my leg just below the knee that comes and goes and can get so severe it s painful to walk. When I have the pain it feels as if there is a tight band tied around my leg just below the knee and when this happens there is always swelling in the leg below the knee. I ve tried all the usual remedies for swollen legs including compression stockings and elevation to no avail. Even lasix has little effect. Could this be a clot?" -247271,Suggest medication for extreme pain in toes due to an accident,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It is not normal for pain to return after 2 months.This may be related to your previous injury or may be not. If pain and swelling is at your left wrist and there is no recent trauma then possibly it is a case of wrist sprain.I would like to advise x-ray of the left wrist anteroposterior and lateral views. Start reusing your wrist splint. Take tab diclofenac sodium for pain relief. Consult your physician for prescription.keep left wrist elevated on pillow. If x-ray shows abnormal findings then consult orthopaedic surgeon.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Jayesh Vaza ","Hi, I fell outside on pavement and caught myself face forward both arms were stretched out in front (that is how I caught myself), I did get medical attention and had xrays on both wrists. I was told I bruised the bone on my left wrist and my other wrist was fine. I did use a splint for a few days and within 2 weeks was feeling better. Now, two months later in the past two weeks my left hand/wrist has been swelling and my wrist has been starting to hurt again. I have not done anything to re-injur myself...Is this normal?" -157318,What causes muscle spasms in the calf?,"Hi, It is not a symptom of Pancoast syndrome. It might be due to musculoskeletal causes. As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I am a little scared because I just read about Pancoasts syndrome and too much of the symptoms sound like something I have been dealing with for years. I would have a massage, go to the chiropractor, take a hot bath, meds, nothing really helped. Luckily I have an appointment with my doctor the first week in January. My mom was a heavy smoker and I worked in restaurants when smoking was ok. My pain is definitely in the shoulder area, and radiates down the underside of my arm. Sometimes it feels like I have a golf ball under my arm although I can t really put my finger on any pain. When driving and sleeping my arm goes to sleep. Anyway, I have never done this before so just wanted your opinion. Thanks Carla" -126984,Constant stabbing and lower abdominal pain,"Hello and welcome to healthcare forum. As per your complain and u.s.g. findings, you are having acute cholecystitis. Go to a surgeon who, after your examination, will decide that weather you should be admitted and have injectable antibiotics and analgesic or can be managed with oral antibiotic and analgesic without admission. Best of luck. ",I am feeling pain below ribs. ultrasound report suggests: Gall bladder is seen in normal distended state. lumen is filled with sludge. wall is slightly edematous. small pericholecystic inflammation is also seen . Please tell the treatement for relief in pain and remedey of disease. -173562,"What causes hearing loss, blurry vision and cloudy memory?","Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Its seems that you have had a seizures. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing a careful neurological exam and some tests: - an EEG- complete blood count- blood electrolytes -a brain CT scan or MRI study. Other tests to consider would be a cardiac check up, including a cardiac ultrasound and an ambulatory Holter rhythm monitoring for cardiac arrhythmia. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida ","I had an episode tonight : I began to choke on aspirated liquid. My partner began pounding my back. Then my hands began to move as if to clap. My face turned purple. I lost consciousness for a bit. When I began to regain it I noticed my hands still moving as though to clap. I was still having trouble getting any air. Eventually I did. Now my partner and sister are freaked out: You were in seizure!!!, You were GONE!!! etc. Did I have a seizure? Is it brain related or due to lack of oxygen to the brain? If I need to see a doctor, what specialty? I don t have a primary care physician that has any decent history on me... Any thoughts???" -40604,Suffer from sever dry skin with redness and itching. Have burning sensation. What should be the treatment?,"you havent mentioned your age and what kind of treatment you are at present taking.The condition either seems to be atopic dermatitis or photodermatitis.it will be better you undergo for a skin biopsy, since it will help making correct diagnosis.Till then,avoid harsh soaps ,use luke warm water ,apply plenty of emollient after bath,try to use loose cotton clothes.once your with your biopsy done and correct diagnosis made your proper line of treatment will be started. ","Dear sir, Im having dry skin along with redness and itching, and also my scales are often peeling off. I am undergoing treatment for this for the past one year, but there is no improvement in my skin. Whenever I am exposed to sun or heat my skin swells and becomes reddish, water ushes from it.later it becomes dry and my skin change into brown colour.burning sensation is also there.what treatment should i have to undergo?kindly send me a favourable reply" -151644,Suggest remedy for joint pains and dizziness,"Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the knee. I. suggest to do an X-ray of the knee to exclude other causes. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to maintain the knee immobilized with a splint to prevent further damage.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","the outside of my left knee has been numb for a little over a week. it just feels like it s asleep all of the time. i was hoping it d go away on it s own, but it hasn t changed at all. as far as i know i haven t injured it at all (i ve been playing soccer for 13 year so it s totally possible). i m starting to worry a little and i don t know if i just pinched a nerve or if it s more then that.. Thank you so much!!! A. Shea" -53076,What causes burning sensation in chest after undergoing CABG?,hi XXXXXXX if u have increased BP in evening that is not normal but u should b sure about it n to b sure u have to do few things- is you BP machine is working fine- have you not done any physical exertion before checking ur BP- you don't have fever now if everything told above all are not with u and ur BP is high in the evening then u have to compare it with the morning BP n do it in a routine n make flow chart with time n dateincreased BP in evening can be due to-kidney disease -diabetes - nervous system problems - thyroid problems- cardiovascular disease n other contributing factors are:-night duties- tobacco/ caffeine use-stress- anxiety ,i read some where that the body decreases in production of a certian chemical which may cause increase in blood pressure in the evening? Do you know what it is...or can you tell me what may cause increase in blood pressure in the evening? Even on bld pressure meds my bld pressure sky rockets at night. -95533,What could be the lump with pus on armpit?,"Hi,Dear,Good evening.Thanks for your query to Health Care Magic.I studied your query indepth. In my opinion the lump on base of acute mastoiditis with chronic otitis media with Eustachian tube block due to the cholesteatoma-Treatment is a-Consult a ER ENT Surgeon who would treat it-by Mastoidectomy-i.e.incision and drainage of the abscess causing pressure on the eardrum with blocked eustachian tube, with scraping of the .Antibiotics and NSAID under cover of ER ENT-Surgeon is the right treatment for such a bump behind the ear. Hope this answers your query and explains the cause of the lump.Hope this would clarify the worry you had.Would love to Wellcome your queries to HCM. ",I have a small hard bump at the bottom of my mastoid (?) behind my ear. It seems to be at the base of the bone...does not hurt. Just noticed it. Maybe pea size. What could this be? I've had like pressure in my ear for some time...like my eustacian tube is blocked. -141728,What causes lower back pain?,"welcome to Health care magic.1.Disc protrusion is the cause of your pain, depends on how badly (grade).2.There are two ways to get rid of the pain, continuous exercises recommended and lying and sitting positions to be monitored - one way.3.Other way is to get operated / interventional procedures.4.So it's for you to decide what to do.5.If iam in your position, i would keep in practice the first option.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. ","Hi my age is 33 yrs (male), height 172cm, weight 78 Kg. I am suffering from lower back pain due to mild posterocentral protrusion of L5S1 disc indenting on the thecal sac from last 3 months. Have taken many treatments. Also taken treatment from neurologists & have taken muscles relaxation medicines for about 21 days regularly. Also taken physiotherapy treatment continuously for 1.5 months. Got temporary relief. But pain occurs again & again.Doing exercises regularly as suggested by the physiotherapist. What should I do for permanent relief?" -165042,Suggest treatment for pain in lower back and hip,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As you mentioned your symptoms you need to undergo a thorough neuromuscular assessment and some special clinical test will be performed to figure out the possible causes of the pain. Post which an MRI of the lumbar spine and diagnostic ultrasonography will be advised to come closer to the diagnosis.As for the lumbar spine MRI, the reports will provide in detail the soft tissue status in the spine and will help us correlate with the clincal symptoms. post which with medication and physical therapy the further plan of treatment will be programmed.An diagnostic ultrasonography of the abdomen will help.us reveal any kidney issues to rule as as you have a complain of frequent urination.As you mentioned about frequent urination, you haven't mentioned your age and cardiac profile. If you are under any cardiac treatment then the frequent urination can be because of it.As for the pain radiating from the lower back to the legs, physical therapy will help you by - Therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. Post which and exercise plan will be programmed to ensure the strength in the muscles to get optimum results.In my clinical practice, a detailed assessment is performed post which the treatment is guided. We are able to manage 99% success in our patients symptoms and full recovery in ADL.regardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I have leg pain , legs swell, foot pain , lower back pain, sometimes get a sharp pain through my back, I am having difficulty walking and have fallen a few times. I feel pain through out my body and only feel relief when in bed yet at times I have trouble sleeping because of pain. When I am resting or sitting I feel the need to move my legs. I do need to urinate frequently usually about once an hour so can not sleep through the night. I have been gaining weight because I am not moving as much due to the pain." -49276,What is the dosage of Amlodipine?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are likely suffering from endocarditis. It is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves. It could be infectious or non-infectious (autoimmune) in SLE. Autoimmune endocarditis in SLE is called Libman-Sacks endocarditis. The treatment is specific depending on the cause. Infectious endocarditis is mainly treated with antibiotics, and autoimmune endocarditis is treated with anticoagulants and surgery. I hope the above information will be helpful for you. Please, feel free to ask me if there is anything else you need to know. Thank you, Malik Amonov MD ","Hello my name is DANIELLE.i FOUND OUT YESTERDAY THAT ALL MY VALVES TO MY HEART ARE LEAKING,AND THAT THE SIDE OF THE HEART THAT PROVIDES OXYGEN WELL BLLOD FROM THE OPPOSITE SIDE IS GETTING IN.i don t understand any of this and I also have tiny small noncalcified nodules measuring less than 4mm along with sle lupus" -239935,How to get rid of habit of eating raw rice?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.We need to identify the cause for homicidal thoughts. Yes, it needs to be treated and is an emergency. YOu shuld consider visiting a ER. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ","hi ,gud aftrnonoon i m three brothers and two sisters.i m the younger person of family and my eldest brother is some abnormal he is doing abnormal activity from last 20 years but now he has become dangerous and he can murder on anyone of the family he talks normaly and nobody can trace him easily but sudden he comes in the danger mood and starts abusing to all family members and start fighting and trying to murder now before a week he was in hospital and his hemoglobin was 5.we spent on him and 5 unit blood given to his body,now he is out of danger but his legs r not working, is there chance that ,he will be cure mentally and physically. pls help me sir, we cant afford more expensess.we are thinking to admit him in any good mental hospital in india and it must be a govt hospital so that the expensess will be minimum. pls suggest me ." -199035,What is the pus filled lesion underarm along with vomiting in a baby?,"Hi..by what you quote I feel that your kid is having a breath holding spell.The best way is to break the spell. You can achieve this by pinching the kid so that it, the pinching will cause the baby to cry and to cry the baby has to take a breath first and so the breath holding spell will be broken.But to prevent the spell, you need to be clear in not bending to all the whims and fancies of the kid because, kids usually develop this sort of tendency when they are adamant and the adults start accepting their requests when they cry inconsolably. This sort of behavior might in future lead on to adamancy. So please curtail it now itself.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",My daughter is 21 months old.When she gets upset and starts crying she looses her breath.She crys so hard her lips turn blue and her face turns real red.I blow in her face but sometimes it takes 3 or times before it helps.I was wondering if there is something else i can do? -95135,What causes a painful lump on the wrist?,"Hi,Dear H HartleyThanks for the query to My HCM Clinic.I studied your query in details and understood your health concerns.-Cause of the forehead painful bleeding lump with pus discharge-a-In my opinion-this is -Infected Boil which grew in 8 wks time to Abscess on forehead,which has burst openI would advise -a-Antibiotics b-Tb NSAIDs prior to Surgery, to ease out the after recovery after Surgery.c-Incision and Proper Drainage is to be done by ER Surgeon.This advise would help you to plan treatment with you doctor.Hope this resolves your query.Wellcome for further query in this regard. Have a Good Day.With Regards ",Hello doctor My mother has a lump on the side of her forehead it started off as big as thumb nail and in 8weeks is golf ball size it looks like a pumpkin in shape and bleeds and has puss coming out usually in the night she had a biopsy last week and is due for surgery on wednesday hopefully what do you think it is .....H Hartley -109376,What is the treatment for cough and blocked chest?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis, interstial lung disease (ILD) and Pulmonary embolism is more. So better to get done fresh reports like 1. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. 2. HRCT (high resolution CT =thorax for the diagnosis of ILD. 3. CT Pulmonary Angiography to rule out Pulmonary embolism. Oxygen saturation of 82-83% is considered low and should be evaluated to rule out above mentioned causes. Better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","My oxygen is running at 82-86 daily, I am always tired and get very fatigued instantly. I have been checked by heart doctors and pulmonary doctors. They tell me there is nothing wrong and live with it. I don t call this living. I am 57 years old , 5ft 6in. tall and weigh 210. I have gained 15 pounds this winter, I have no energy to do anything. 2 years ago they put me on a C-PAP thinking that would help,still nothing, was rechecked this month with no new results. am getting very annoyed. Did a stress test. saying I have low level o2 when I walk slow and medium but when I work harder the o2 improves. What could be causing this. I need answers." -41993,Can biotin deficiency cause hair loss on the entire scalp?,"Hi.Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it is very true that excess of deficiency of Biotin can cause thinning of hairs and can cause severe hairloss..So in case if you are diagnosed with Biotin deficiency then hairloss can occur..Hairbless tablets contains Biotin, Niacinamide, amino acids and minerals and it is an appropriate composition for hairfall..You can also apply 5% Minoxidil solution over the scalp..You can massage you scalp with coconut oil or olive oil or other appropriate mineral oils..Wash your scalp every alternate day..In case if there is no improvement you can consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise hormonal assy as well so investigations like Trichogram and Dermoscopy to rule out the exact cause and treatment can be done accordingly .You can also discuss about Platelet rich plasma ,Mesotherapy etc..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ","My hair is thinning all over the scalp, especially above the sideburns i.e.behind the eye(wherein i ve every bald person has hair on the sides except on the top) so i hope this is not androgenetic alopecia, i ve lost hairs from all over the scalp, the temple hairs have almost gone, my scalp can be seen through the hair, no history of hairloss runs in my family. My dermatoglogist prescribed hair bless tablets, he said that this is due to biotin deficiency. Can biotin deficiency cause hairloss on the entire scalp?" -256991,"Taking Cilest, have breakthrough bleeding. What should I do?","HelloThanks for your query.There is a low probability of pregnancy as you are on the Depo.The symptoms could be due to the stress as you rightly guessed.If you DO miss a period, take a pregnancy test.All the best. ","Hi, I was on birth control pill for a few months. I was taken off that for two weeks due to an injury that caused worries about blood clots. They switched me to the depo shot two weeks after I had been off the birth control. I started a period the week before I got the shot, and have been sexually active. I have yet to have a period since the switch. I have not been feeling good either due to stress, a bug, or I am concerned I am pregnant. Is there a high likelihood that I could be pregnant? I took one test 3 days ago, it was negative. I am just concerned." -72436,Can a growth near the testiclea in past cause infertility problems?,"Hi sir, Welcome to health care magic.I have gone through your query and semen analysis, it suggests that your semen report is within normal limit. For better diagnosis and management consult with your doctor.Thanks ",Semen Analysis:: Volume: 3ml Viscosity: Normal Color: Greyish White Ph: 7-6 Sperm Concentration: 57 milliions/ml Sperm Count: 171 millions/ml *** MORPHOLOGY:: Normal: 3% Head Defects: 81% Mid Piece Defects: 30% Tail Defects: 70% *** MOTILITY:: Progressive Motility: 48% Non-Progressive Motility: 14% Immotile: 38% Pus Cells: 3-4% Aggregation: Absent Agglutination: Absent -221801,One side of the face appears hanging with wrinkles under eye post wisdom tooth extraction. Cause and cure?,"hello and welcome to HCM forum, your concern towards your son is quite understood,and i would like to inform you that if these red patches are symptomless then it is nothing to worry about. only if these patches had any burning or stinging sensation,then i would have recommended medication. so for now your son is fine and these patches will disappear with time. just ask your son to take a complete course of oral antioxidants(one capsule/day) for 4 weeks. i wish him good health. ","My son is 21 years old and has bright red patches near his gum line in his mouth on both sides, one side worse than the other. This is not tooth or gum decay at all nor is it gingivitis or anything like that. He has excellent dental health was seen prior by a dentist and has no cavities and had a teeth cleening. He doesn t feel pain and didn t even know it was there until I noticed it. It appears as a long, very bright red patch near his gums. He does not smoke or drink and is basically a health guru who eats only organic foods etc. He has also only had one girlfriend since the age of 16. What could cause this?" -196565,Suggest treatment for skin rashes and high fever,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Consult an ophthalmologist and get eye examination done. The ophthalmologist may prescribe some antibiotic or lubricant eye drops.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad ",My 2 year old scratched her eyeball with her fingernail and at first it was just red. But now it looks like it has a white obstruction on it surrounded by red vessels. she says that it doesnt hurt anymore but it looks very strange. this happened 2 days ago. -115556,Should I continue taking Asmita and Chrominac A tablets if having irritation in vaginal region?,"Hi I am concerned about your issue and your weather condition. I would suggest to soak in cool sitz baths. After intercourse, apply ice or frozen gel pack wrapped inside a hand towel and try relaxation techniques. Do not use any creams and consult a gynecologist or dermatologist for further investigation and examination for treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Srinivas A., General & Family Physician ","two days ago I had a small pimple on my clit. I popped it, white stuff came out, and then it was sore for a little bit after it popped. It has been EXTREMELY hot outside and our air conditioner is broken...so i was sweating and dirty alot. I didn t want the bump to get infected, so I put triple antibiotic ointment on it. Turns out...I m allergic. It started breaking out and getting really itchy, so I kept scratching it. The more I scratched the more it hurt, itched. I was taking a shower last night and had some really fragrant soap on a loofa, and needless to say, was scrubbing the hell out of it, because it itched so much. This caused tears in the skin, which burned/itched. Then, I got the bright idea to put aloe on it...which then made it feel like it was on FIRE. now, it is day 2, and it feels slightly better from yesterday, but is still itching/burning. What can I put on it, to relieve the pain/discomfort? I do not want to have another reaction to another cream/gel/ointment....I just want these cuts to heal without getting infected." -67901,"What causes high WBC count,fatigue,nausea and neck pain?","Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.E. coli never causes acne.P. acene is the causative agent involve in the pimple. It is a type of anaerobic infection which even do not respond to treatment of E.coliIt is the age of hormonal imbalance, so acene in this age is common.I advice you to wash the face four to five times a day. You can take Tab. Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for a week as and when required under your doctors guidance.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. ","First of all, I am a 21 year old male who has never dealt with acne. At the end of september I was infected with e coli. In the month of October, I had a bad breakout of acne only on my forehead and a little bit on the sides of my face. I am wondering if it might be related in any way. Thank you" -196282,How can fever with skin reddening be treated?,don't be worried it is highly treatable condition without any problems but you must take your medication as your doctor said ,"Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My 4 year old daughter suffers from ezema & has developed spots on her face which turn in to blisters then pop & are really itchy.My doctors says its to do with her ezema but im worried its more." -21785,Why is postprandial less than fasting sugar?,"Hi. Is he taking any medicines for lowering sugar? If not, the PP (postprandial) might be lower as it depends upon the calories taken in during breakfast and the amount of insulin produced by the body. Provided both are in the normal range and above 75 to 80, it does not matter. The fasting sugar is the sugar produced by our liver during the night to provide glucose to the brain and other organs even though we are not eating anything. Two suggestions as you have not mentioned much in the question: For more information consult a diabetologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/diabetologist ","Hello doctor, My father's age is 80. My father's fasting sugar is 111 and PP is 83. Is it considered normal? Why is the PP less than fasting sugar? Please help us with your kind advice." -174954,What treatment is suggested for seizures & insomnia?,u have multilevel disc problem. ..Surgery in such cases is only last resort..mm and only indicated if severe pain not responding to medicines and any neuro deficit. ...I think u will get benefit with following measures. ..Avoid bending forward and lifting heavy wrightphysiotherapyTab Etoshine MRTab pregalinetab Caltex ,"I haveL5-s1 displacing the spinal the a & compromising the corresponding l S1 nerve root.There is also broad based central disc protrusion at L4-L5 displacing the spinal the a and just touching the corresponding L5 nerve roots Central annulus disc bulges at the level of L1-L2, L2 L3 andL3-L4 There is also facet joint arthropathy lower lumbar spine. Please explain & what is the treatment?" -238018,How to overcome mental stress?,"Hello,First of all I would like you to relax and be calm with the assurance that you are not going crazy. There is nothing to be afraid of.I think you are facing the problem of Obssesive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in which an idea/impulse intrudes itself persistently and impelling into the person's conscious awareness. Obsessions or compulsions are undesired, unacceptable and uncontrollable, the person recognizes obsessions and compulsions to be absurd and irrational and feels a strong need to resist them.Musical obsessions are those in which patients experience repetitive phrases, tunes or complex musical pieces that originate inside the head. These are less common symptom of OCD.You need to start with some anti-obsessional medications like Fluoxetine. Your problem will resilve but it will take some time.Try to divert your mind whenever the particular song originates in your mind instead of trying to repeatedly stop that song.Hope this helps you.Thanks. ","I keep going deep into thought and when i think of a song for example its realy hard to stop thinking about it and its like the song is on repeat in my head. But the more i try to stop myself thinking about the song the harder it is, i dont want to go to the doctor because im afraid he will think im crazy and im sure im not. PLEASE HELP ASAP" -58799,What causes high systolic blood pressure?,"DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Vyvanse is a central nervous system stumulant. It affects those brain parts which helps in hyperactivity and impulse control. You took it to have good performance in swimming. That is natural and many does it. Were you stressed and anxious prior to the swimming competition? That question eeds answer. Your answer is that answer. Don't worry. To be on a safer side, please consult a physician.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",hi! i took vyvanse before I had a swim meet and after two races I felt extremely lightheaded and my heart was beating extremely fast. I ve been swimming for 8 years and that has never happened. I couldn t stand and couldn t keep my eyes open. I smoked early that day but was not high by the time of the meet. I also have high blood pressure. is it the medicine or my blood pressure or what? -100999,"How to cure lumps on neck,arms & legs?",Hi. Thanks for your elucidate history and findings.This is a classical finding of the interno-external piles ( hemorrhoids).This degree of piles needs an active treatment . I would advise you to visit a Surgeon who deals with this ( proctologist if you have) or Gastro surgeon. You can get a proper examination to know the degree of piles and get further investigated and treated. Most probably you need a surgery if you want a permanent cure. ,"hi, i am a 25 year old female, for the last couple of years I have noticed a lump on the outside of my anus. sometimes it enlarges & goes hard, and I find it uncomfortable to poo, other times it is barely noticeable but still evident outside my anus. At present it is probably the size of a 1p-5p coin and is hard to the touch. The more I go to the loo & wipe it the worse it becomes. I sometimes have to use sudocream. I also experience anal bleeding sometimes too when I have a poo (it doesn't necessarily have to be a strained one). i did go to the doctors over a year ago & got told that it had probably been there all my life & that i just hadn't noticed although I am sure this is not the case. What could it be?" -176161,Suggest diet to be followed for epileptic seizures,"Hello! I read your question carefully and understand your concern.I am sorry for your father.Unfortunately there is no effective medication in this situation.The best treatment would be physiotherapy which helps move his paralyzed limbs and relieve the stiffness.Another treatment I would recommend is a good anti hypertension therapy, in order to obtain a normal blood pressure.This would prevent a second hemorrhage which would be devastating.A low salt diet is necessary to maintain a normal blood pressure.For the speech problems logopedy is very helpful.Thank you for using HCM!Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka ",My father age 60 was hit by a massive brain haemorrhage on 31-12-2012. Since then he has been in paralyzed state.he is unable to move his right side.we have tried many medicines but nothing worked.which amway product or any other medicine should be given to him? -61817,What causes white bumps with tiny black dots on finger?,Thanks for posting your query to HCM.Copperhead is a poisonous species of snack .you need to be very careful regarding treatment .Antisnack venom are available and you need to take it along with other supportive measure . You need to consult to Medicine specialist and take complete treatment .take care . ,What is the proper treatment and potential effects of a copperhead bite? My girlfriend was bitten about 2 weeks ago and her ankle (where she was bitten) is still quite swollen. 2 days ago the top of her foot peeled as if it had been sunburned. My concern is for internal tissue damage similar to a Brown Recluse spider bite. She does not have the option of staying off of her feet and I am a bit worried about the posibility of her losing her foot due to un-diagnosed infection. Thanks. Jim Roberson -68335,Suggest remedy for recurrent demylienation,HIThanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. I think it is getting infected . You should not self medicate yourself. I advise you to consult your doctor as early as possible . You may require Oral Or Injection Antibiotics and may also require de-bridement of the wound with proper antiseptic dressing. Kindly get it done. If you have not taken a shot of Tetanus kindly get that also. Hope you find this information useful.Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask. ,I was bit by my iguana on my thumb a few days ago. I cleaned it really good and have taken care of it with peroxide and neosporin etc. It seemed to be healing but it is now turning whitish with a bit of purple and is swollen but the skin where the cut is has turned not only very hard and sore. -192756,Suggest treatment for lipomylomeningocele of the lumbosacral region,"Hi, From your history, the child is suffering from spastic cerebral palsy. He needs regular physiotherapy. A team of persons comprising of a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist can help you. Don't regret about umbilical cord blood banking. This condition does not require cord blood. cord blood banking can be done only during delivery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician ","Name :gnaneswar Company Name : maa tv hyderabad Address :750/1-150,gandhinagar, hyderabad Mobile/Tele No :0000, Tele Fax No : E-Mail : YYYY@YYYY Comment/ Question :namaste sir/maam,i gnaneswar from andra pradesh.having 4 yeras boy who born in 29 weeks weight of 1100grams only.we are all happy with his memory,intelligence,grasping,speech and other activities.he him self not stand and walk.with support he may walk with toys without hips balance.please advais the best treatment.and give new life to my son.iam sad to inform that we didnot preserve ubilical cord blood stem cell at time of birth.may iknow cost of stem cell therophy in urs instistute.please contract on YYYY@YYYY or cell no 0000,0000" -29957,Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?,"Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, aging, etc. We can only target the acquired component of fair skin color while attempting lightening procedures. I suggest you antioxidant capsules like capsule Antoxid HC (Beta-carotene) and apply sunscreen lotion Lashield gel at 8 AM and 12 PM. Also, you can apply Glyaha koj lotion (Hydroquinone) at night time. Start with an alternate night application initialy as it may irritate your skin a bit and after a week or so, shift to daily night application. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. You can go for chemical peeling or microdermabrasion from your dermatologist which will help in exfoliating and give you a clearer skin tone. All these treatments are free of side effects. You may use them for three months. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance." -39105,How can I get rid of a pimple like bump on my shoulder which is red in color and getting bigger ?,welcome to healthcaremagic may be you are having a furuncle and need antibiotics to control infection you may start with cepodoxime and cloxacillin combination 1 tab 2 times rolosol 1 tab 3 times after meals vibact ds 1 tab daily if the condition is not improving in 2 days time consult surgeon pus if already formed it is to be drained ,i got a pimple like bump on my shoulder and now it looks worse from yesterday getting redder and bigger what can i do to get rid of this i got a pimple like bump on my shoulder and now it looks worse from yesterday getting redder and bigger what can i do to get rid of this? -151802,What causes excess saliva with severe pain in back and arm?,"Hello, If you are not having high blood pressure or diabetes and there are no any associated factors which increases your liability for cardio vascular problem then this can be only due to stress and excessive work. In my opinion you should take rest .This will be sufficient in relieving your problem. At present it does not looks to be a parasite problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari ","3 days in a row I have had a twitch on my left side slightly above my love handle I spent the last weekend at a resort, eat meat during my meals often and went swimming in a heated pool. Could I have a parasite. I also played rackette ball, ping pong and shuffle board. I m left handed. Could it be muscle spasms ? but it does not hurt. What do you think." -225464,Suggest treatment for premature ejaculation and erection problems,"Hi,It may be milia most probably. However, consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. After thorough examination and investigations, he may advise you to remove the lesions by electrocautery under local anaesthesia. The milia are the minute cystic lesions containing white debris. They are benign lesions and may clear without treatment after long time. So, you can wait... if you are embarrassed, get the lesions removed by electrocautery. ..okHope this helps.Dr.Ilyas Patel,Dermatologist ","Hi, I am 15 years old and have never had any sexual contact, but have noticed bumps that form on the shaft on my penis and if squeezed, a white fluid comes out. I have looked at websites and haven't found an actual answer, but have seen people getting answers like ""its not harmless and you need surgery to remove"" but didn't trust the answer since I wasn't sure. Have not told my parents or been to the doctor for this issue." -235287,How can severe depression along with fatigue be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, she seems to be suffering from illness anxiety disorder or hypochondriasis. In it their is a persistent belief in the presence of at least one serious physical illness underlying the presenting symptoms, even after repeated investigations came negative they have persistent preoccupation with presumed deformity; along with this they persistently refusal to accept the advice and reassurance of several different doctors that there is no physical illness or abnormality underlying the symptoms. She needs to be shown to a psychiatric clinic. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","my sister is always claiming to be sick with one thing or another. As soon as she solves one problem then another arises the same day. she talks about her health all day long and seems to love talking about it . I cant take it any more. Does she have a mental problem ? She goes to the dr all the time , at least every week." -115294,Can eltroxin cause elevated level in SGPT and inderect bilurubin?,"Hi, Yes, these medications are safe. Based on the history you seem to be suffering from painful nerve condition for which your doctor has prescribed these medications. Ubicar which consists of two anti-oxidants coenzyme Q10 and levocarnitine effectively used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Newbona plus contains calcium, L-methylfolate, methylcobalamin, pyridoxine and vitamin D3 and effectively used to treat deficiency states. They are considered to be safe. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ",I am suffering from hyperbillirubinaemia. After that my body is not worked properly. In the morning season total body pain specifically upper portion of both leg. Doctor advice me to take TAB UBICAR AND NEW BONA PLUS. I want to know that the above mentioned two (2) drugs are safe. -161965,"Cause of pain in legs, neck, arms, headache, appetite loss?","No there is no chance these medications increased uric acid levels , also the ankle pain is probably mechanical and unrelated to gout ( uric acid ) Good Luck ","Hi my mother has got pain in the ankle and the blood tests show the uric acid slightly on the higher side, as of now Dr. has prescirbed her only physiotherapy, before this she was diagonized for weak nerves on her hand and surgery was suggested, she was given medication for this tablets were T.Eliwel and T.Maxgalin My question is, is there a chance that these 2 tablets increased the Uric acid level in her? We are vegetarian and dont consume much of cauliflour or peas etc" -160101,What is the lump on my collarbone?,"Hello,Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.These are signs of inflammation or infection that could come from bite or brusing so you should see the doctor to give you antibiotics.I wish you quick recovery.Dr. Selmani ",I have a bruise on my right hand extending my thumb at the web between the 1st and 2nd fingers up about 1/2 inch onto the 2nd finger. It extends about two inches onto my top of my hand and about one inch onto the palm. It is shiny and a funny red purple color except in the center where it is almost the normal color of my skin. Is this a bruise or could it be a bite? It is painful but only to extreme pressure. -170972,Is it safe to smoke after suffering from traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage?,"Hello, First of all, if you take hormonal therapy for contraception or replacement therapy, you should ask a gynacologist for help. Because the higher dose can disturb the metabolism of your body resulting in the accumulation of fat. Second, if you have a systemic disease such as hypertension you should receive medical treatment, reduce fat and salt intake. You should take vitamins B complex once per day after meals, Benfotiamine 40 mg twice per day after meals. If you did not respond in a month, you should ask a specialist in neurosurgery for help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist ","I am a 30 y/o woman that was told I have a Degerative Disc Disease at 19 y/o. It affects my L4 L5 S1 S2. I have severe siatic pain and numbness on my right side and it has started in on my left. I have had 2 children and put on 30lbs. with each of them and I can NOT get rid of it. I have tried diets, exercise( I do what exercises I can but I sometimes end up hurting myself more... I am unable to walk or take care of my 2 special needs children sometimes due to the pain and my right leg just won t support me. I don t know what to do. My doctors tell me if I lose the weight it will help but I have been trying for 8 years.... I was considering an abdominalplasty because it would help tighten my stomache muscles where my back muscles are failing and help with the excess weught I can t get rid of, so it would reduce the extra strain on my back..... Please help me" -2867,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -61746,Suggest remedies for itching and painful skin on my testes,"hi, well i would seek fot obstructive diseases in nose and nasopharynx, that are the most common cause of chronic infections, and seems like mucus came from lungs, must discard adenoiditis, nasal polyp, sinusitis, and then go for lungs causes, pneumonia, lung abscess, that for begin ","i have a problem with green thick mucus which make breath diffuc sometime i tasted for asthma its not but my breath level is not showing great mark breathing,what els can i expect .because my throt gets so dry at times even making it hard to swallow my own saliver it feels like choking , pls help?" -33177,Will taking thyronorm cause problems in getting pregnant?,Hi actually thyroid problem do result in difficulty in conceiving but if your thyroid profile is normal with medicines it will not be a problem. Thyronorm tablet will help you in getting pregnant. Regarding deviry tablet it is generally nor given to patients who want pregnancy.You can stop this tablet and try for pregnancy. Hope I have answered your question. ,"Hi My TSH level is 6.6 and i ve been prescribed by my doctor to take the table""thyronorm 25 mcg"" daily in empty stomach for three months. I am having problem of irregular periods for the last 6 months and hence i have undergone thyroid test, I m getting married in another 2 months, by any chance consuming this tablets affects a women getting pregnant and any other side effects,,and consuming the table ""Deviry"" for getting my periods affects my uterus??" -237437,Suggest remedy for depression,"HelloYou have sudden onset symptoms like you are about to faint, blurred vision, as if world has paused. The possible reason could be Anxiety disorder and panic, some cardiac pathology especially Angina attacks, or some CNS like Partial seizures etc, Endocrinal abnormality like Hyperthyroid states etc. But as all investigations came normal so there is no need to worry, most likely these symptoms are due to Panic Disorder a type of anxiety disorder. The disorder occurs in episodic manner.Consult a Psychiatrist for expert opinion. Medicines like Paroxetine, Sertraline etc result in improvement. In attacks of severe anxiety then drugs like low dose benzodiazepines can be used. Low dose benzodiazepines like Clonazepam, Alprazolam help in relieving symptoms in times of severe panic attacks.Relaxation exercises, breathing exercises also help in decreasing the symptoms.Thanks, hope this helps you ","There are times that i feel all of a sudden as if the world paused around me and feel like i am about to faint, It last seconds and then i feel blurred vision and confused and want to drop to the floor. it is scary but after battery of tests the doctors cant find anything wrong. However i do have those scary episodes?who should i go to?" -31607,Is pregnancy possible despite a previous molar pregnancy?,"Hello,Thanks for asking at Healthcaremagic!I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.You should not get pregnant after mole evacuation for at least six months.You can use emergency contraceptive pills like ""ipill"" for now.Absence of periods is quite common after mole evacuation and it does not mean that you are infertile.Wishing you good health.Thanks.Dr.Shinas Hussain ","i have just had my baby removed 4 weeks ago as i had a part molar pregnancy, i have been told to not try for a baby for 6 mths.....we had sex last nite and the condom split near to the base, is it likley i will become pregnant, i havent had a period since the op yet will i be fertile??" -251251,Is tenderness in breast and nausea after periods sign of pregnancy?,"Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the problem in your case is maintainence of pregnancy but not formation of embryo.Usually IVF is suggested to those who are not able to conceive naturally.But in your case the pregnancy occurred naturally both of the times but first one got terminated due to ectopic and 2nd one due to miscarriage.The cause for ectopic cannot be pinpointed but the miscarriage might be due to genetic anamolies or hormonal insufficiency like thyroid abnormalities or progesterone insufficiency,diabetes etc.So I suggest you to rule out thyroid abnormalities , diabetes etc.Also give a gap of 3 months for next conception.And start taking folic acid tablet starting one month before planning the pregnancy.And as you are 36 years get screened for Down syndrome and other anamolies by ultrasound, blood work up during early pregnancy.Nothing to worry.Untoward effects might not repeat in further pregnancy.Relax.Avoid stress.As stress also might hamper the normal hormonal balance in body leading to untoward effects.Hope this helps.Best regards... ","I am 36 next month and had an ectopic in feb of this year ( surgery , but tube saved). I also miscarried at 5 weeks ( just a couple of days ago). I have a ten year old daughter from previous relationship. Is my body trying to tell me that I m too old for another pregnancy. Should I try ivf ?" -71278,I bite my fingernails and recently had an infection around my nail,"Hello,Thank you for posting st HCM.Any external injuries especially with metallic objects should never be neglected. I would advise you to visit nearest doctor and get a shot of tetanus injection. Also, gr would advise short course of antibiotic tablets with some anlagesics. Apply antibiotic cream containing mupirocin twice a day.Hope this will take care of your query.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda ","Hi today I was working on a roof and a old nail tack went into my wrist, I had to pull it out. It was bleeding for a while but seemed ok. Should I be worried and do I need a jab, its slightly tender where it pierced my skin. Anymore to the left think it may of been more dangerous.. Are the any side affect too" -155059,Should i take X ray for swelling and bruise on fingers after hitting?,"Hello, With the history it sounds to be direct hurt to the bone and the skin is irritated for now due to sensory disturbance Caused due to injury. This does not sound to be a major injury and the symptoms will subside soon. Do icing and rest the part for a week or so. Post which you can start your exercise regime again. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","when i was doing dips my hand slipped and i hit my elbow on a sharp corner. my bone doesn t hurt, but when i rub or hit a certain spot on my elbow skin it burns like fire on the inside in the same spot. don t know what it is and it burns really bad just with a simple touch. what can i do." -22071,Why is there pain in my parotid gland?,"Hi. I can understand your concern. It may be due to inflammation of the parotid gland or stone in the gland or a parotid abscess. After a thorough examination, we need to follow the following basic investigations to finalize the diagnosis: Depending upon these reports, treatment can be planned. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hi doctor, I have a pain in my parotid gland for about two months. It hurts when I am eating. The first taste of my food was worst. Now, I have a constant throbbing pain throughout the day and have even more pain while eating. I was sent to an ENT who told me to massage the area of pain while drinking water. The pain is almost unbearable. I went to the ER, a week ago for the pain and received some Tramadol, but should I get another opinion? I have done a CT, ultrasound of the parotid gland." -104141,What causes ribs pain when diagnosed with COPD?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. You are having premature ventricular contractions (PVC s) with high blood pressure (142/96).So we should definitely rule out cardiac chest pain for your symptoms. So consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo, stress test and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).You may need antihypertensive drugs and other cardiac supportive drugs. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I have premature pvcs, which are rampant now because I have been battling bronchitis for over two months. Tonight my bp was 142/96. Had sudden sharp pain under right breastbone and under right arm. It was accompanied by a feeling like you get before you pass out. I do pass out from time to time due to vasal issues. It came on me so sudden and even ten minutes later, which is now, I have the feeling. The pain right now is under my left breast bone and my teeth hurt. Am I having a heart attack?" -184286,Suggest treatment for cancer,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.The treatment for metastatic prostate cancer is by chemotherapy and radiation therapy.Surgery is not possible in a person who has metastatic prostate cancer. This is an advanced disease and cannot be cured completely.For symptomatic relief and to slow down the disease process, radiation therapy might reduce the pain from the cancer and chemotherapy will kill and control the cancer cells. Pain is also important to control and he is also having arthritis. He might require pain shots in the neck and pain relief for cancer symptoms. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My husband has metastatic prostate cancer to the bones, he is 88yrs old, and is on chemo medication and 3monthly injections. this was discovered after being treated for severe arthritic pain in the neck and shoulders.what is his prognosis. Thank you. June" -179216,"Could a pale optic nerve, found during a brain MRI, be indicative of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?","HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your worry, I would say that if you do not have any symptoms then why to think about the surgery medical management equally gives the same results and not bad if go for it, surgery have some risk and in my opinion it should be matter of concern, take care and have nice life. ","Thank you. I have surgery scheduled for removal of a tumor in my brain. my doctor says 90% chance it is Not malignant. Called it a menginoma and says it is about 2 inches in size. I'm 66 years old and have pretty good health but have been sedatary for a few years. Do you think my chances of survivial are good? From what I read, this surgery is ok for younger people but more risky for those older." -60589,What causes white spots on the throat along with heart burn?,"Hi i do care for your concern. Shingles is caused due to reactivation on chicken pox virus, that may present dormant for many years. keeping the infected region region dry will help a lot, as it may be superimposed with bacterial infection. i would advise to continue the same line of treatment being provided. The condition would take few weeks to resolve. Hope she recovers soon. If you have more doubts feel free to ask. thank you. ",I am aFNP and saw my neighbor who has shingles from her left lateral lower thoracic area to her hip. She has been on Prednisone for two months. I asked her to contact her primary care MD and/ or go to urgent care for treatment. Is there anything else I need to ask her to do? -49262,Can Vyvanse be taken with a beta blocker?,"Welcome to Ask a Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Breathing difficulty is the prime symptom of congestive heart disease but it get well soon as soon as the medicine started and it is very less likely that patient continue to have breathing difficulty even after taking proper medicine for heart disease of congestion and if this is so then there must be something else beside congestive heart disease and that need to be found out, you can have the second clinical opinion, condition can be functional too. Hope I have answered your query, Let me know for further assistance. ",my husband has congestive heart problems.. his heart dr. says he is doing good. but he is having problems with breathing. His stomach seems to swell at times. the breathing is what worries me. he s not sleeping at night because his lungs seem to be swollen and he can t take a normal breath of air. we have talked with his regular physican can find no reason for his shortage of breath. help -99108,What could lumps on breast suggest?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have haematoma or phlebitis. You should consult your doctor. You need anti inflammatory plus analgesic drug. Take antibiotics if needed. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hi there Doc, sounds silly but my granddaughter bit me on my neck, didnt puncture any skin, but we can see where my vein runs and she bit in the middle of it, and now two good sized lumps have formed, plus another one is forming above the two still going up the vein. Is there anything to worry about the pain is very intense and movement starts of like shocks up into my neck and skull and gets too intense to talk. Please advise." -213049,Suggest treatment for having a baby tooth hanging in mouth by small piece of gum,Hi Removal of the infected tooth and proper antibiotic cover will do the needful to subside the infection . My advice to you is that besides following basic oral hygiene regimen you should also use betadine rinse or warm water saline to fasten the healing process . i preferably advice limci (vitamin c) tablets once for 15 days for improving gum condition and restoring them back to health. The symptoms you have mentioned will subside in a couple of days . take care . ,I had an infection around a tooth which my dentist extracted on Thursday. I am taking Amoxicillin since then but my lymph node is still swollen and my gum area still appears whitish. The pain has lessened but I just wanted to be sure the infection isn't spreading. -58955,Suggest treatment for heart palpitation and shortness of breath,"Hello,first of all let me congratulateyou for giving such excellent description of your history .I personally feel you had simple vasovagal syncope .regarding pacemaker implantation and its removal I can't give opinion on either side without seeing your ECGs and record of monitoring.Interestingly you are fine without pace maker.And now more or less you have anxiety.It is uncommon to have asystole in vaso vagal syncope,but it is known .This event is not indication of pace maker.I would suggest to overcome fear and you should join your work.You may get 48 hrs holter monitor and if that is normal ,go to your work with full confidence. My best wishes. ","In late July I was hospitalized after reporting to the ER with dizziness/faintness, tingling, etc. I was tested for Lyme and thoroughly screened for stroke (I am in my early 40 s, BMI of 22, healthy eater, relatively active...but not disciplined with daily exercise, non-smoker, weekly drinker of wine/beer while cooking or with dinner). I was admitted for observation to the cardiac unit and underwent EKG, Echocardiogram, MRI, chest x-ray, and connected to a heart monitor. ( I was injected with heparin and remained in bed during the two night stay.) All test were within normal range and I was schedule for discharge. When the nurse removed the IV from the back of my hand ( in the bed, laying upright) I experienced vasovegal syncope and asystole for 10.67 seconds (heart monitor was still in place to capture the event). Recovery took place without intervention beyond verbal & touch stimulation. I am prone to elevated feelings of anxiety with needles, heights, hospitals, medical stuff, ). After five more days in hospital waiting for surgeon to return from vacation, a dual lead pacemaker was implanted. Multiple post op complications occurred including pericarditis, a lead perforation and 7 weeks out infection of the surgical site due to a lack of wound check & surgical glue still in place allowing for bacteria to grow. A referral to an electro physiologist cardiologist took place at week 8 post op and at week 9 post op it was determined the pacemaker would be removed. The explant surgery happened in a day surgery and I have been home for 2 plus weeks without device. My current doctor s approach is one of assessment, with my increasing my fluid intake, adding salt to my diet (blood pressure now averaging 105/69) and wearing an event monitor to capture events. My anxiety is huge and I am just beginning CBT counseling to help. I have not returned to work or any normal routine as I fear experiencing an episode. Logically I know I fainted due to the IV being withdrawn, however experiencing the heart stop has me feeling a real lack of confidence. How common is vasovagal syncope with asystole heart response and was a pacemaker absolutely necessary? I only wish the second approach had come first, as the fear level would not be conditioned into my thought process." -166577,What can be the reason for numbness in finger?,"dear friendi have not understood the need to use dalteparin that is fragmin and aspirin in a case os simple sprain ankle which has been adequately immobilized by a cast. Do you hav any co existing disease due to which this was indicated, in normal course the bruises resolve on their own in time it does not need any rigorous intervention.as regards to you need for travel is concern , if you are mobile and can walk, periodic walk down the aisle and keeping hydration should be adequate to prevent stasis induced DVT in long flights. all you need is to keep flexing your toes and contracting your calf muscles when seated for a long time.in case you do have clotting condition then use of aspirin is a good idea but still the former two ie fluids and walking still stay as use ful. ","Hi. I sprained my ankle 10 days ago and it was put in a cast for 7 days. I have been using an ankle brace for the past 3 days, There was minimal bruising, i.e. only 3 really dark purple bruises and some discoloration on the sides of the ankle, but quite a bit of swelling. The swelling has gone down almost all of the way. I still have pain in the evening when I go to sleep. I am going on a 10 hour flight on Saturday and my question is, should I inject myself with Fragmin, or would taking an Aspirin and wearing compression socks be enough. As a side note, I bruised really badly when injecting the first 4 days, there was intense pain for about half an hour after each injection and there was a dark red circle around the injection site. The pharmacist suggested that I stop injecting and use aspirin." -143756,"Have neck, shoulder and back pain, burning sensation. What is the reason?","Hi All the shunts in body when placed does not last longer it gets block soon, but still they done their job, your back pain could be because of your posture, sleep on water bed, yes peritoneal fluid gets absorb but does not come whole in the form of waste material, it same like you drink a water, do not worry get well soon. ",I have a lumbar peritoneal shunt. I have had increased back pain that is terrible at night with pain and pressure in my hips. My neurologist ordered an mri of my lumbar spine. My shunt in at the lumbar valve looks fine-but it did show that I had a moderate amount of fluid in my retroperitoneal space. Is this a normal place for the cos to settle? I was under the impression it would absorb and be expelled as waste. -102447,How to get rid of cancer spots on both lungs?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As per the history explained by you, her symptoms might be from the aggravated condition of the disease itself. Please discuss it with her doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Jnikolla ","I would like to know the following for my wife Asha Vasudeva, age 45 Yrs suffering from Pulmunory hypertension for the past 20 yrs. She was diagonised to have PH at 22 yrs after the delivery of a boy child. He is now 21 yrs old. Asha has been almost stable though she always had her good days & bad days For the past few days she always complaints of tiredness, weakness on leg, hands etc and is scared. She has been taking Penegra ( 25 mg) (1-0-1) and has started taking Lupibose 62.5 (1-0-1 ) for the past one month. What can be reason for the severe /sudden tiredness and how her health condition can be improved ?" -164972,What causes sudden swelling in the foot and ankle?,"hi,thank you for the brief history of you.Usually healing is a normal physiological process which does not need anything to boost it. Only if the wound is big, not healing then the medical or surgical intervention is done. As the wound is healing on its own scale of speed, you should allow that to happen as it is your own normal healing process time, which needs to be followed on its pace.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","i had a cut, 4 stitches on my finger, it healed up ok, but then i got soe over granulation on the healing part, i went to the dr, and the nurse put silver nitrate on it yesterday, it scabbed up and the scab has fallen off, and its about half the size, is there anything i can do to help the healing process?" -52513,What causes electrical shock on left arm when approaching target heart rate?,"Sir i think you need Holter monitoring , thyroid profile, ECG and routine blood test .You have to stop smoking , junk foods , excesive stress and alcohol if any. You please get these test done and review with a cardiologist.regards. ","okay about 3 months ago whilst on steriods i had a jab of equitest, about 1 hour later got serious heart papatations was up most off the night with then sweating and racing around my house the day after when i woke up still had the papations but not as bad went on ecg machine my heart was all over the place. but signed myself out off hospital,which i regret then on new years eve i had a gram off coke was fine that night but the morning after woke up with bad papotations, whats the reason why ? been to cardioligst and echo gram everything was fine. would like some advice thanks." -160126,"Could pulling, painful sensation in forearm mean torn or ruptured tendon?","Hello,Thank you for using healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.I think you should definitely see a physiotherapist to get the full range of motion back.I wish you quick recovery.Dr. Selmani ","Got a strong electric current about 24 days ago. Had pain and swelling on wrist and lower arm. Loss of mobility also. Movement is much better now,I see almost daily improvement. But wrist still has some very sore spots. and the upper arm and shoulder also when i try to pull it back.Do I need to see a physiotherapist?" -57576,What causes dizziness and blurred vision with BP 133/88?,"Hi,I can't sent you reply on email, as it is prohibited for public forum questions and I don't see your email.The most common side effect of Amlong is leg edema, sometimes rapid heart rate, allergic reactions and redness of face can occur.But if you take it for several years and have no side effect until now, you can continue it safely.Wishing you good healthIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, ",what are the side effects of using amlong tablet 5 mg. for blood pressure for long period say 10 years?I am using for the last 10 years amlong 5 mg. tab one aday. i want to know r there any side effects of the same. My email ID is Kolavennufamily @ WWW.WWWW.WW please send the reply. -39594,Which sunscreen is effective for oily and pimple face?,"Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.For oily skin you need water-based sunscreen.Try SUNCOTE sunscreen gel by Curatio.Hope this will take care of your issue.Wish you best of health.Thank youDr Hardik PitrodaM.D Dermatology ",hi..........im ano .....22 years old.... last 6 years pimple damaged my skin.......... my doctor suggest me depi white/sensitelial 55+ sunscreen........ and sebionex gel for washing face......which sunscreen will be better? my screen is so oily..... and too spot on my face.... how can i do? -239239,Suggest remedy for mental health problem,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The given description is not enough to get into a proper diagnosis. Though I assume that your mother is actually troubled with insecurity. This happens with every mother of male childs. When children marry, mother feels insecurity and start behaving to ensure that son is taking care of her. One sort of attention seeking disorder of old age. This couples with unsettling the new daughter in law. There is nothing to worry as such phenomena is normal. Your mother should feel secure and you should make her feel secure and that is childrens duty. If you require more of my services in this regard, please post a direct query and I shall be happy to provide you psychotherapy tips.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi Doctor, My mother lives with my 2 brothers, one is married and has a daughter, the other is studying. She has this problem of over imagination. she thinks the way my elder brother behaves with her is because of his wife, she talks wrong about her.....etc..... She always feels insecure. This is been going on since 4 years, now she doesnt trust my brother as well, she feels that ""he is a wife pupet, he does what she says.,...& he doesnt listen to her at all..."" This has strained the relationship with my sister-in-law too. Please help." -44495,Suggest remedy for skin rashes on the body,"Hi, It may be an allergic reaction. As the first line of management, you can apply low potency steroids and can take antihistamines like Pheniramine for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I developed an itching type rash, seemed like mosquito bites (only on my right arm). If I don t break open from scratching, they appear very bumpy, white and scaley. Symptoms started approx. 1 week ago. I recently had a full hysterectomy (Stage 1 Cancer) and finished 25 radiation treatments. Not sure it there s any relation to my recent symptoms. Should I just apply anti-itch cream?" -150468,What is the treatment for severe headache and neck pain in bell s palsy patient?,"Hello,It is important consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing nerve conduction tests in order to examine your nerves. If this test shows normal no pinched nerves, you should consider tendinitis as a possible cause.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I have a fat nobular inside my upper left arm, just below the shoulder. I fear it is irritating my nerves, as my whole arm is weak and in a lot of pain. Secondly, I don t know if there s a connection but I got my hand slammed in a car door almost nine months ago - I was diagnosed as having Tendonitis, then a minor ulner. What to do?" -157157,What should be done for pain and discomfort in the knees?,"Hi, As a first line management, you can try analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","Hi Dr. Rynne. My name is Troy. I am 52 yrs. young. I just had surgery on my cervical region in April 2017. I had C3-C7 fused. I am having extreme pain, numbness and tingling, from the shoulders, down to both of my hands. A few yrs. ago I had a partial shoulder replacement on my right shoulder, I am thinking with the symptoms I am now having, it is the same as when I had to have the right shoulder partially replaced. The pain is quite severe, and when sleeping, since I sleep on my side(s) that arm down to the fingers goes numb and I wake up and switch sides till that arm goes numb...I had the right shoulder replaced due to arthritis...But I am unsure what is exactly going on now. At times, I cannot lift my arm any higher than level with the shoulder. Lifting above the head is a lost cause, and neither arm nor shoulder can lift above the shoulder. I know I need a CTscan but have not yet went and gotten one...I believe it is arthritis, and now it is in both shoulders and causing me a great deal of pain. Thanks for your help!" -239363,Suggest treatment for aggressive behavior with breaking things,"Dear User,Thanks for using health care magic.From the available description it is possible that he is abusing the drugs. If it was due to nervousness than you must have seen his problem while going for a date or when interacting with him. It is not possible for me to help you with available name of medication but I can tell you what he is abusing if you can give the exact details about this so called BOKRO. Other than this try to talk to your boyfriend and ask what was the problem and when he consulted his doctor last time. 'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help"".Thanks ","Hi,I have a boyfriend,he is 26 years old,he is about 180 centimeters with 80 kilos weight ,he has been using some pills for about 7 years.I`m not sure about the name but something like BOKRO,it`s German.he says that he was so nervous before using these pills and he is ok now.can you please help me?" -100140,Suggest remedy for lumps,"Hi,This is likely to be a pilonidal cyst that has become inflamed. I suggest you keep it as clean and dry as possible. Take daily salt baths. Keep the area free of hair by either shaving or hair removal cream. This may be all that is needed and it will resolve. If it continues to be a problem then see your doctor as it may have become infected. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger ","Hi there i have a lump at the top right of my bum crack, i had the same lump 2months ago but it went away, then it returned last week, it more painful and bigger this time around, its hard and doesnt feel like its puss filled or anything, i need help, any help you be appericate, thanks Brian" -128593,Suggest treatment to remove ovarian cyst other than surgery,"Hai,to regularize your menstrual cycle. u should follow healthy food lifestyle.Add urad dal in your food frequently that will strengthen your uterus and ovaries.add more calcium and magnesium based dietary food to balance the hormonal. which regularise your menstrual cycle.add more foods like – Nuts, Green leafy vegetable and whole grains, Spinach, Yogurt, Peas.Aloe Vera juice also enhance regularizing the cycle.Be hydrated and do exercise.avoid junk foods,fried and caffeinated drinks ,stress.you can also do yoga that will keep regular menstrual flow.. i will advise a herbal medicine that will help in regularizing your cycle.evecare- 10 ml twice time.Thank youhope i answered your query. ","I'm 38 years old & has had irregular menstrual cycles anywhere from 1-6 months late since my first period at 13 years which of course effects my emotions and moods. Previously, I was put on Tri-Norinyl specifically to regulate my periods & emotions. That worked fine but is now hard to come by. I have been on Norcon for about a year now & it's great for doing what it needs to but the biggest side effect is that it pratically kills my libido as well as severly lessens my vaginal secretions making sex incredibly painful. I want something natural. To keep me in line but not mess with the rest.. What herbal remedies would help?" -54629,Are heart flutters & numbness normal during smoking bath salts?,"smoking is the sole risk factor to almost all sort of cardiac ailments,,,,keep all risjk factors on one side and smoking on the other ...its more serious...smoke weed cannabis and all can cause arrythmia palpitationsas of now i would like to tell you that initiallygo forthyroid pfla ecga holter test( it will record any missed beat or false beats during 24 hours)tread mill test ( to see your effort tolerence)palpitation can be because of underlying cardiac ailmentit can be any thing from sinus tachycardia(normal heart beats with fast [pacing) to any sort of dangerous arrythmias or premature contraction or escape beatsdo not neglect it get these test done immidiately ","hi, i am a 25yr old female 75kg,1.75cm, noticed i started getting heart palpitations aprox 5mnths ago and over the last few weeks have been getting worse in the sense that they seem to be occuring more often e.g everyday or so and sometimes more than once a day, i get quite scared as if im gonna loose my breath perhaps b'cos i get anxious when they come on as it is abnormal for me, since disscussing with my family my father told me he has the same thing has had it all his life his doctor said his heart just missing a beat (30-40yrs ago) so obviously could be hereditary, i asked him if he gets them everyday he said no,but your heart just missing a beat is not enough for me i smoke cigarettes and this past week have noticed i feel sick when smoking so have seemed to find myself cutting down due to it with no effort at all i have spells were i smoke weed regularly but have found myself not smoking last few weeks i take the occasional recreational drugs and in last few months have been working up to 15hrs a day a few days of the week but as of 2 weeks ago havnt been working not b'cos of it..please help me.." -106785,How to treat costochondritis?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and bronchitis is more. Your swollen throat is due to viral URTI. Bronchitis is common after viral URTI. And bronchitis can cause breathlessness. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated. 2. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. 3. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. 4. Avoid oily and spicy food. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi my breathing is laboured and my throat feels swollen and like something is in it. When I go to sleep I wake up with an accelerated heart beat about 20 mins later and feel like I cant breathe. Can you help ? Sarah (age 51, 9 stone 9, 5ft, 2"",fairly fit)" -205555,What does the brain MRI indicate?,"HI your child might have got a muscle injury due to the extensions he made and as advised he needs to have rest as it will take time ,some times months to get back to normal.Lucky, that he did not have any fracture. ","My 12 year old son does martial arts and did a full split facing forward. While in that position he attempted to turn sideways to do a different split turning upper body to the split placing head on right thigh amd injured his right hip. He s able to walk and run with no pain, but if he throws multiple side, or round house kicks his hip begins to hurt. We had x rays done and the Dr. said the bones look good and just to rest it. So we did and months later he has the same issue." -105159,What is the treatment for coughing and breathing problems?,Hello I reccommend you to do a chest X Ray and a Spirometry test for lung function Regards Dr.Jolanda ,"Last couple of weeks I am noticing that when climbing stairs, I feel type of squeezing behind my breast bone. I am 43 year old female with non-specific heart palpitations. Holter Monitor and Cardio event monitor did not show anything of concern. I am concern about this new symptom. What would you suggest to me regarding this?" -236030,How can depression along with anxiety and insomnia be treated?,HelloLexalro is a relatively safe drug with. k major side effects. There is no use of waiting more before starting with lexapro as it will further increase your anxiety. I think you should start with it as advised by your doctor.Thanks ,"Good evening Dr I have serious anxiety issues (very strong panic attacks) and i m taking 3 times 1 mg xanax a day as per my doctor, but it s not enough anymore since i ve been taking them for about 6-7 years, so my doctor just subscribe lexapro 10mg a day on top of the xanax. I think they tried this medication in europe while I was spending 2 years together with other anti depression or anti anxiaty drugs. Should I start taking the lexapro and try what happens, or You think it will cause major side effects? I was using alcohol for a long time, but I don t touch it for about 10 years, and of course I m not planning to. Thank You" -185962,What does irregularhypoechonic leison mean in breast ultrasound report?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has esophageal cancer and now it is spread to the lymphnode. Treatment of choice is surgical excision followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Chances of recurrence is there if there is incomplete removal of cancerous tissue. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",My husband was dignosed with esophageal cancer 3 years ago. He had his sophagus removed. He went through chemo and radiation. He was cancer free for 2years and 9 months. Then cancer was found in his thoratic lymph nodes. The doctor removed what he cou;d. My husband has gone through chemo and radiation again. Do you think his cancer can be cured? -69562,Are numbness and tight throat normal post a wasp sting?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicInfections can cause a temporary increase in TSH and are also associated with an increase in WBC.Since you only completed the course of antibiotics the day before the bloods were taken, you should consider repeating them in 10 days to 2 weeks if you remain well.At that point the results can be taken as a true reflection of any issues that may be occurring.I hope this helps ","Hi there doctor, I was taking the antibiotics Doryx until yesterday for 9 days because of a skin infection with boils due to a bad heat rash. Yesterday I did blood tests and this is what came out bad: Cholesterol total 218, high; LDL Cholesterol Calc 116, high; TSH 5.370, high; WBC Esterase Trace Abnormal; WBC 6-10 Abnormal. Could it be that the WBC is high because of the infection that I had? And if not, what would you recommend? And what would you recommend for the thyroid? Could the infection or antibiotics be affecting my thyroid? What is your general impression? Thanks a lot, I am a bit worried. Y.A." -66856,How to heal stomach infection?,"Thanks for your query at HCM!I am Infectious Disease Specialist! I went through your query!Dear Salmonella and Staph are two different organisms.Normally the titres depend upon the edemic titres of every region.But ""O titres""> 1:100 and ""H titres "" > 1: 200 are considered diagnostic.The person after treatment is not a threat.But chronic carriers must be tested by stool examination for salmonella infection.Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query.Take care!Dr. Sheetal VermaInfectious Disease Specialist ",i am working in the meat production company what is the normal count of salmonella(staph O and staph H) that my employees should have for me to allow them into the production while on treatment and what is the dangerous count that should not be allowed into the production? -168722,Suggest method to wear moon boot while driving after ankle break,"Yes, this pain is due to compression of the nerves in the spine but you are not doing right by taking Predinisone as it is very toxic and habit forming drug. I would recommend you to take pregabalin M one daily and hot water fomentation. You should also avoid weight lifting and forward bending. If pain continues then you should get MRi of the spine to confirm the diagnosis. ",I have been having severe pain in the hip area. There is no shooting pain down the leg. Predisone relieved the pain. Stop taking it two days ago and the pain had returned this morning. By noon there was no pain again. It seems to get better through the day. Could this be the sciatic nerve? -75856,Can folipus-M and cetapin tablets effectively treat PCO ? What is a serology test and what does it show ?,Thanks for the query IVF is an expensive procedure and he success rate stands a 30% world wide. One has o rule out all routes of pregnancy before going for IVF Try Gunasheela nursing home and also Dr Uma Devi of M S Ramaiah Hospitals. The both have good names when it comes to fertility issues. Have a healthy living ,I am 30 yrs old and trying for pregency since 4 years with out success I am having a endo in right ovary with size around 1.9X1 cms...doctors in bangalore are telling this is the reason for infertility and suggesting for IVF -84715,What are complications of hepatitis b in patient with liver transplant?,Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. I 've never heard of such difficulties after gallbladder surgery. It may only be caused by wound infections which may have such odour but it would manifest with redness and pus secretion in this case.I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day. ,"Hi, I just had my gallbladder removed 5 days ago and now my body is emitting a weird stinky smell, it smells a little rotten and a little like infection, but none of my surgery sites look infected, but the smell like the smell coming from my body, but my other thing is it is in my sweat as well. Is this common?" -237912,Suggest remedy for insomnia & loss of appetite,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Every person is a different personality. Everyone has their own skills, attitudes and aptitudes along with behavioral pattern. Don't try to change your personality. Change your attitude according to your circumstances.You are basically a shy person. So what? What problem are you facing due to that? If those problems are really serious, address only those issues and change your attitude and behavior towards those issue. ""You be YOU"". Life counseling should be of help to you.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi, I am a 32 year old women. I am a employed and a mother of a 2 year old. I am a basically shy person. My problem is I am afraid of people and crowd. bcoz of that i am unable to mingle with any person. I do not know wat to talk when i am amongst people. so i feel left alone always and been neglected by others both at home and at office. Kindly advise me how to get out of this complex and become social." -156070,Suggest treatment for knee swelling,"Hello, I dont know your age but as you are school going I can assume that you are adolescent there are a few possibilities: 1. If you have soft tissue injury than only ice packs, analgesics anti-inflammatory drugs are enough to treat. 2. There are many types of fractures around the elbow and at your age group many of them can be treated with splinting and few may require surgery. So its better to get the X-ray done to make the exact diagnosis and plan your treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jaideep Gaver, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","Hi, i fell on my elbow today about 1 and it felt like it was on fire and it was throbbing! i continued school and played my sports fine, i got home and its still throbbing and a bit painful! it was swollen a bit but thats gone down now! its bruised and a little hot? i can move it fine but it quite painful what should i do? thanks xx" -250880,How to ascertain that I am pregnant?,"HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. The scanty bleeding around / before normal date of periods is mostly implantation bleeding. I feel it was the same you had.It was not period but the implantation of conceived ovum in wall of uterus. thanks. ","Hello, I was wondering if it is possible to conceive a child and still have your period one last time? It was only a few days before I started my period that we tried, and then I had an abnormally short period. I have woken up sick for the past 3 days now, and its been about a month since then." -80582,Having pain in kidney after taking Avas and Vogs. Are these related?,HIThanks for your queryThe use of Diclofenac may cause kidney problems in a small percentage of patients.So if you have abnormal kidney function tests you should not be taking diclofenac or any other NSAIDs.Hope this helpsGood luck ,"I was told by my internist that I need to stop taking Diclofenac Sodium 50mg tab because it is affecting my kidney function. My last blood test showed my kidney function was abnormal and that I now need to see a nephrologist. However, when I looked at the Consumer Medical information enclosed with my Diclofenac, there is no mention of this medication affecting your kidneys. Can any type of antiinflammatory medication affect your kidney function, and if so, why isn t it mentioned on the consumer medication info included with these medicines. By the way, I am taking Diclofenac for osteoarthritis. Thank you in advance, and I m hoping you can give me some answers." -29372,Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?,"Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, aging, etc. We can only target the acquired component of fair skin color while attempting lightening procedures. I suggest you antioxidant capsules like capsule Antoxid HC (Beta-carotene) and apply sunscreen lotion Lashield gel at 8 AM and 12 PM. Also, you can apply Glyaha koj lotion (Hydroquinone) at night time. Start with an alternate night application initialy as it may irritate your skin a bit and after a week or so, shift to daily night application. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. You can go for chemical peeling or microdermabrasion from your dermatologist which will help in exfoliating and give you a clearer skin tone. All these treatments are free of side effects. You may use them for three months. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance." -118594,Suggest remedy for constant stomach ache and bowel movements,"Hi,Looking to the symptoms possibility of having acute appendicitis is there.You might require ultra sound of abdomen to rule out appendicitis or other lesion in abdomen.Clinical examination while having pain will give some clue about your problem.Meanwhile take diclophenec, paracetamol combination medicine as needed.Ok and take care. ",I am having a sharp pain on right side of abdominal and pressure in the bottom stomache area with bad back pain lower and now vomitting i have gone to doctor and they say nothing is wrong now my chest is hurting I am not sure what to do I am in pain and the doctors say nothing is wrong. -250497,"How do high alkaline phosphate, SGOT and SGPT levels harm baby during pregnancy?","Hello, and I hope I can help you today.In a normal pregnancy, the HCG value is supposed to double every 48-72 hours. Furthermore, in a normal pregnancy, a HCG level for a 4-5 week pregnancy is in the thousands, not hundreds.So I am very sorry to inform you that is really is not likely you have a normal pregnancy that will ever develop a heartbeat. If you had an ultrasound that confirms this pregnancy is in your uterus (an ectopic or tubal pregnancy can also cause bleeding and inappropriately rising HCG) you already likely already miscarried, meaning that the part of the pregnancy that develops into a fetus has stopped developing or died. The tissue that supports the pregnancy can continue to secrete HCG so your levels may continue to rise until you pass the pregnancy completely or have treatment by your doctor (medical or surgical) to remove the remainder of the pregnancy.Unfortunately, one in ten pregnancies will end in miscarriage (this increases to one in seven if you are over 35 years old and one in five if you're over 40). There is nothing that can be done to prevent a miscarriage if the pregnancy is not developing normally, so bedrest and/or medications will not help you and will just likely prolong the period of time it would take for your body to pass the rest of the pregnancy. 99 percent of miscarriages are due to genetic abnormalities, and having it die or not develop at an early gestation is nature's way of not having a very abnormal fetus continue to develop.So I am so sorry to give you sad news, but I asssure you if this is a miscarriage you have a greater than 90% chance of having a successful pregnancy if you are under the age of 35, and even in older women, it is most likely your next pregnancy will develop successfully.I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.Best wishes and take care,Dr. Brown ",My last menstural period was 9/2/10 I had a positive pregnancy test at my OBGYN s office. On Sunday 10/10/10 I was having some spotting. On Monday 10/11/10 I noticed a few small clots so I called my doctor. She referred me to the ER . At the ER I had an ultrasound done which showed a fertilized egg inmplanted in the uterus which was estimated to be approximately 4 weeks old. I was told it was too soon to see a heart beat. My HCG level on 10/8/10 was 192.61 On 10/11/10 it was 322.28 and on 10/13/10 it was 356.75. I m afraid I m having a miscarriage. Is it ever ok for the HCG levels to rise so slowly? -269,Why does my brain get numb during exams?,Hi. I have read and completely understand your issue. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to a psychologist counsellor online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychologist-counsellor ,"Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. I am a student. I do not understand my condition. I have very important exams. I used to get good marks constantly and then everything turned up against me now. I prepare my best, but I do very badly in my exams. I am feeling hopeless. Even after studying 8 hours daily, I am getting very low marks. I am completely puzzled. Why does my brain get numb during exam? I have lost all my confidence. Please help." -243494,Nausea and diarrhea. Mild gastritis and small hernia detected. Severe depression. Is there any relation between them?,Hello ,"Hi, I had my blood test done recently the blood sugay level was 104. My hands and feet are ice cold almost all the time. I feel depressed all the time. My hands and head tremble and I am only 28. I started masturbating at the age of 15 and now whenever I see a girl my semen just comes out within seconds. I have worse condition of PE. Please suggest whet shall I do to get rid of these conditions. Thanks" -52186,What causes palpitation and shortness of breath?,"hellothanks for posting here.From what you have described sounds very dangerous. since you had chest pain followed by unconsciousness, a cardiac event must be ruled out. please take an EKG, cardiac enzymes and 2 D echo at the earliest. these tests will help you rule out if there was an cardiac event. thank you. ",Started eating breakfest and took one bite. felt strong pain in the right side of my chest and stood up grabed my chest and bent over. and then i feel to the ground and lost concess for about 4 seconds and then came to. please advise me what i should do. -62383,Suggest treatments for typhoid in my father,"Hi.Your query is quite lengthy because you had to mention the details to me, but my response is going to be quite short and could have ended in a one-word answer as well, which is a 'yes', please do get the booster shots, there is no harm in it and you may as well benefit from it, both mentally and physically.Best wishes. ","hi so my friend's dog got in a fight with a raccoon. the raccoon died and the family sent it out to a lab to get tested for rabies. it did have rabies but the dog has its shots so she's fine. meanwhile my friend gave the dog a bath and touched saliva and blood I'm guessing from the raccoon. He's not getting his rabies shots just because that family doesn't really worry much and are more laid back. But later that week me and him hung out, were sharing drinks, food and kissing. I got rabies shots a couple years ago because a bat was in my house should i get my booster?" -152541,What causes a bent back bone after a pneumatic attack?,"Hello,Your symptoms could be related to writers cramp. A seizure can not be excluded either or anxiety. For this reason, I would recommend trying to video register these episodes when happen and show them to a neurologist. Some tests may be needed:- An EEG- Complete blood count- Blood electrolytes - Vitamin D plasma levels for possible deficiency.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","hi. i am 21 yr old student. had an exam toda, and was writng the paper at quite some speed. all of a sudden, my hand(left hand-i am left handed) began to seize. it continued for quite sometime, and the seizing wud be fr just some seconds. . i thn slowed down my speed. and it kinda stopped. even now , asi was typing this query, and was typing fast, the same happened." -100878,Suggest treatment for cyst on back which is sore,"Hi,This type of injury is likely to cause a lot of bruising and pain. It will eventually disappear but may take a couple of weeks. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger ",I got hit by a baseball on my calf about a week and a half ago. I now have a large hard lump where it hit and that's surrounded by purple bruising that's also travelled below the hit. It still hurts if something touches it or if I forget and scratch it when it's itchy. Will it heal ok? -248925,Suggest remedy to relieve pain due to knotting on the right calf,"Because of the hormones of pregnancy, your soft tissue is more relaxed and more prone to injury. So, the tissue is likely simply inflamed, and would benefit from ice, as you have been doing, and topical over-the-counter rubs. You could also take Tylenol, but do not take any anti-inflammatories (such as advil/alleve) as they are contraindicated during pregnancy. And of course, stay off your feet for at least the day, and things should resolve shortly. ",hello! i was playing a friendly parent vs children (5yr olds) soccer game and i went to redirect the ball which caused myself to twist and instantly my hip felt bruised! Hurts to walk and it also has a shooting pain which started down thigh but is now in shin instead of thigh! I am also pregnant. Do you think i should do anything other than ice it? -124265,"Pain in stomach, tender feeling in stomach. Taking previcid and gas x. What could be this?",Hello Lucia! Welcome to HCM. Your daughter may be having Viral Infection and it is self limiting. You can continue the same treatment for a couple of days and if still it does not control then see a paediatrician. Take care. ,"My 9year old daughter developed high fevers Sunday morning; 39degC, headache, dry cough, chills, abdominal pain.Visited hospital tests FBC + Urinalysis; clean but treated for 'throat infection'Given Orelox antobiotic, Effermol 500mg, Cetrizine, Ventolin SyrupLast night temps still high ranging 37.5 - 38.7after dinner n drugs, screamed of abdominal pain & threw up her dinner (temp was 38.5)This morning 7.00am - temp 36.7degC, 10am - temp 35.0degC, 11.30am - temp 37.2degCShould I be worried still?Ms Lucia" -95631,What causes a white color bump on the arm?,"Hi,thanks for your query to my HCM clinic.I understand the concerns you have .In my opinion the you are asked to report 2 wks later, as the H.P.report is awaited due to the verification study done on the excised half thyroid removed,as to whether its cancer or not.And thats the reason-as they are not certain on it being cancer or not. If the lump excised is found to be benign adenoma of thyroid, rest thyroid would be kept ,for to maintain it for thyroid for the functional requirement. .If its cancerous-then a toital thyoidectomy would be done.Hence for this You need to consult Surgeon.Hope you would be relieved of your query. with this reply.I would love to mhelp and Wellcome to HCM for more queries. ","hi i have had surgery 4 wks ago to remove half my thyroid and a lump,i still have not had the results from the lump except to be told that it came back and they are still not certain if it has cancer or not,im worried as i have further smaller lumps on my remaining half of thyroid....they dont seem to be worried as have just told me to come back in 2wks is this normal?? i am 45 and found these lups last year in sept.2010" -64132,Can Fa course lucloxacillin sodium 500 gram lower immunity?,"Hello,The pap test does not look specifically for human papiloma virus (HPV). There are many strains of HPV and some of them cause warts and some do not. The strains of HPV that causes cervical cancer are not the same strains that cause warts. You can ask your doctor to do an HPV test to look specifically for all strains of HPV. You can also ask that the warts be biopsied and sent to pathology to make sure they are really warts. Warts are pretty distinctive but it is always possible that we could make a mistake if we are just looking at the lesion.Regards ","I'm 35 y/o, 5'2"" in height & weighing 55 kgs. During my annual check-up this June, the OB GYNE doctor notice that I have small genital warts on the labia minora. I was shocked because I and my husband have been no other partners. We were both virgins when we got married. The doctor said you can contract them thru infected linens? Now I have the result of my pap test & it says "" negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy"" "" shift in flora suggestive of bacterial vaginosis"". I have taken metronidazole for this and was already ok. But I would like to know if you could see using pap test if your really HPV infected? Why do the doctor told me that I really have warts while in the first place I have neg. pap result? Were they really warts. Can a doctor misdiagnose this? Could it be just vulvar vestibular papillomatosis? Is a histopathology can reveal if these are really warts?" -155207,What is causing pain in the bottom of the foot with bar and screws?,"Hello, As seen in history this could be possibly due to two factors - uric acid levels increased or nerve entrapment. For uric acids levels, you can get your urine examined for an increase in the levels of uric acid. if that turns out fine than a nerve entrapment should be considered. It needs a physical examination and exercises for core and lower limbs which will help ease the symptoms. In my clinical practice of 12 years both types of patients have responded well to physical therapy and with a simple exercise, they are better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","for the past 2 wks i have been getting a warm sensation on the left side of my foot. it lasts for about 30 seconds to 1 miniute. was happing about once or twice a day and now it is becoming more frequent. is it something i should be worried about? its not painful, just strange feeling." -116085,Can Lumerax 80 cure intermittent high and low fever?,"Hello, Your doctor has prescribed you Azoran which contains Azothiaprine and is an immune suppressant drug. Let me add that you should take a second opinion as this does not seem to be the right drug. In such conditions, I usually prescribe Montair LC once daily to my patients. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician ",hi my name is dhruv and i use suffer from asthama but as gradually asthma is gone my skin has became itchy from past 3 yrs and desease is called atopic dermatis.my skin has improved but doc has given a medicine called azoran i want 2 know for wat purpose its used... -201204,How will i give potty training to 3 year old?,"DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You are a teacher. You must have known about learning disabilities. If he is labelled special Ed, you should be able to determine in which area he lacks his skills.Please consult a child psychologist for assessment of the child's learning disabilities. Only Learning disability assessment will be able to pin point the areas in which the child is deficient in development. Then with the help of psychologist, you can take the remedial corrective measures.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. ","I am a 4th grade teacher with a concern about a student. The parents have been worried for several years that their son is not progressing, but rather is regressing in what he s learning. He struggles with retention and basic comprehension, both verbal and written. If I ask him to use the glossary to write definitions for all of his vocab words, and also to choose to words to use in a sentence, he can t seem to understand that there are 2 separate directions so he only does the work for 2 words. He already has an IEP, receives services in Reading, Math, and Speech (I can t understand how he didn t qualify for Writing, though). The only advice he got from the doctor recently was to start his son on coconut oil. His vision and hearing are fine, he does not get headaches, he is very active and athletic (he does great at all sports), but he struggles so much in school and because he is labeled as Special Ed, he keeps getting passed on even though he s really not meeting the grade level indicators. I really feel for this dad and wish I could find him the help he needs...he and his wife almost divorced so that she could qualify for welfare to have more testing done because right now, he makes too much money (which isn t a lot as a city bus driver) to qualify! I suggested that maybe he needs to see a neurologist, or at least have some sort of look at his brain to see if there is something going on that we can t see on the outside. Clearly I m not a doctor, but can you please help me with some advice of how to help this man help his son? I really need to find a way to help him so he doesn t go through yet another year hearing we re doing all we can; he s progressing slowly; he ll catch up - because I don t think he will catch up. Please. Help. Us..." -253942,What are the chances of pregnancy after miscarriages?,"Hi,No it is not possible that you are pregnant, if you had a regular period after the unprotected intercourse.Period can have a delay of upto 7 days which is normal.But you should consider a effective method of contraception, which can prevent you from having so much headache and worry .You could consider regular oral contraceptive pill or condoms ,which have an added benefit of protection from STD as well.Hope this helps.Regards. ","Hi, I am looking for advice regarding my period. I had unprotected sex around December 19th and took a period from the 6th of January. My next period was due on January 31st but is now 5 days late. Could i be pregnant despite having a period in January?" -131777,Is esiflo inhaler effective for asthma?,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your daughter's history and would like to know more information about her like - What is her age? Does she have such complaints from early childhood? How severe is her fever? What are her symptoms? Does any one from her family have allergies?From above details, I would be able to help you more.From your given information, I would like to make suggestions for her as follows:1. Were I treating her, I would suggest her daily montelukast and levocetirizine for at least 7-14 days.2. If she is old enough, I would suggest her regular steam inhalation which will help both sinus and ear symptoms.3. If she has repeated complaints, I would suggest her allergy testing which will help her identifying the substances she may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them.4. If she has breathing problems/wheezing, I would suggest her to use salbutamol/levosalbutamol inhaler for symptom relief.5. In general, I would suggest her to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.6. You can use paracetamol for fever.Hope above information and suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish her the best of the health.Thank you & Regards. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here..My daughter has had a dry barking cough for 3 weeks along with ear infection and sinus infection. She was treated with 2 types of antibiotics (the last was zithromax for the ear infection. Chest x-ray shows mild bronchitus. Cough went away for a few days after completing the zithromax. Now the cough and fever are both back in full swing. I am at a loss about what is causing this and what to do for her. Any suggestions?" -169579,"Should I be worried about bruise, numbness and swelling in shin after a hit?","After knee replacement once patient is out from hospital some times due to pain at knee and fear of physio exercises and other things also it can happen. I suggest to have check on his blood pressure and sugar level, and ask him to stay relax and nothing to worry.Only if there is fever constantly coming and going then you need to check with your ortho doctor because there may be chances of infection. Otherwise nothing to worry.Also keep doing physiotherapy for further rehabilitation and keep doing exercises suggested by physio on your own also.I have given you here few guidelines, I suggest to follow it to have good rehabilitation and early recovery.Take care. ",My husband just had knee replacement Wed and came home today. He has cold hands and feels cold in his body. What could be causing it. He has been doing so well at the hospital and seems to be ahead of recuperation. I think it may be the shock on his system. What do I know? -168667,Could swelling in the ankles during the flight be a matter of concern?,Aortic rupture is very rare after ciprofloxacin and this is not direct effect of the drug.It may be a possibility that your son might have a aneurysm of the aorta. So I do not think that liablity is on drug or the doctor. This was a sad event and I have full sympathy with you. ,"A little over two years ago, my then 45 year old son came within minutes of dying from an aortic rupture caused by the generic for ciprofloxin. Has the law changed or do the generic drug manufacturers still have no responsibility for the side effects that their drugs cause?" -29170,Can pain from splinter hemorrhages spread to other fingers and increase heart rate?,"Hello. There is a possibility of limb ischemia that is obstruction of blood flow to your hand. As it is progressive, it is likely due to an embolus (clot) getting dislodged and landing in your hand or may be due to local clot formation. I suggest you visit your specialist doctor and get the following tests done. Oral birth control pill could have a role to play, as it makes blood thicker. Limb ischemia is an emergency, and it is crucial that we rule out this possibility as the consequences may not be good. So, visit ER (emergency room) and get yourself examined as soon as possible. Is there any discoloration like bluish tinge or erythematous coloration? Can you upload the photo of your hand? Revert with more information to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old female weighing 100 lbs and 5.6 feet tall. I have had splinter hemorrhages that started in my index finger and now has spread to my thumb, but the pain in spreading to four fingers of my right hand. It becomes unbearable at times when I wake up or when I go into cold environments. I have no heart problems that I know of besides an abnormally high heart rate for the past two years, which has been dismissed by a doctor as nothing serious. I am concerned because of the pain it has caused me, and I am certain I have not had any trauma to my nails. It is spreading with time. I am not taking any regular medicine except Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (birth control)." -179459,"MRI report:chronic lacunar infarct involving the right thalamus ,what does this mean?","Hi, surgery is an option for refractory seizures or for those with large lesions and carries some risk. Unless you have the above mentioned things I personally donot recommend surgery. However I suggest you to take consultation with another neurologist also. Hope this helps. ",my family member has a left parieto occipital calcified tuberculoma suffering with siezures currently on anticonvulsunt therapy will surgery to remove (suggested as one treatment option by one neurosurgeon) helphow much is the risk in surgery whats the longterm outcome. -160983,Have swelling in the knee after a fall,"Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. That could be sciatica due to nerve compression , as it may cause radiating throbbing neuropathic pain as mentioned in your give history , numbness and tingling may also be felt . For my patients i recommend painkillers ( NSAIDs ) like tylenol 400mg tabs when needed , gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels , muscle relaxants , B12 vitamin supplements , in more severe or chronic cases steroid tabs ( vicodeine ) or injections and anti epileptics like gabapentin are prescribed if required . You may try to avoid heavy lifting , over weighing , obesity , vigorous movements and bad sleeping or sitting postures will be helpful in most of cases If medical and physical medications failed for 6 consecutive month i recommend you undergo further investigations like X rays and MRI scans to exclude any spinal injuries or disc herniation and follow them up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,Any further clarifications feel free to ask. ","Hi Dr.herrick , one dr has diagnosed me with hip labral tear and FAI. Whereas another dr says i just have osteitis pubis, and very weak core muscles...is there any way to differentiate where the pain is coming from..i have deep musculoskeletal pain radiating to legs and extrreme foot pain" -191498,Suggest treatment for vaginal pain in a child,"Hi, No, the breast milk will continue as long as you suck it out. Put the mouth of your baby firmly close to the nipples and push him inward towards you. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ",Hiiii...I have delivered a baby boy almost 15 days before.My problem is that I am not able to breast feed him till now...I am giving him supplement(NAN1).He is not able to latch..I had problem of flat nipples.But I have been extracting breast milk using syringe...Now my nipples have been almost corrected but still he does not suck.When he is in good mood he simply puts the nipple in mouth but does not suck.When he is hungry he starts crying loudly and does not even hold the nipple. Pls suggest how to train him to feed? Should I buy a breast pump? I have heard that if the baby does not suck the milk production stops even if we use a pump... Is it true? Pls suggest......... -69132,Suggest medication for persistent fever,"Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you it may be a hangover effect, sometimes a particular food taken on previous day also causes such a symptom, or it may be a food poisoning. But in all cases you should maintain hydration by taking ORS. If such symptoms continue you can think about taking avomine tablet. Half tablet is enough for correction of your symptoms.I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ",I woke up the next morning room spinning then started to vomit. Came out of nowhere! I only threw up 3 times and haven t for hours but still have this horrible headache and been really just laying down. I was fine yesterday I have no clue what it could be? -66154,Suggest treatment for TB in chest and spine,HiThank you for writing to Health care MagicI reviewed your history.Fungal infections usually run a long course and require treatment for long time.The specific treatment is by the use of anti-fungal drugs.Do consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.Hope this is helpful to you. Do write to me for further questions and I will be happy to help.Thank you ,i am 21/femle .i have fungus infection(madurella foot) surgery also over.but my bad luck(6 months duration ) again the same promblem is raised .doctors sugested again need the surgery .there no final solution.but onething not affected bone plz doctor tell solution my problem -179410,What is the prognosis of removal of breathing tube put due to stroke and medically induced coma?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your problem, because of the contact (Frequent) this could give such appearance, and nothing to worry about this you can apply any soothing agent next time, this will reduces the friction part, then it wont be appearing again, take care and have good day. ","Hi, I have had a few bruises on my spine for the longest time! They just don't seem to go away and bulge out just a tad. But anyways today I did an exercise and on one of them it said do a ""spinal massage"". You curled on while sitting on your butt and rolled back on your spine and then forward again. I did it not thinking about my back 3 times. And once I finished I noticed this red vertical line on my lower spine. It really scared me too please if you know what this could be thank you! Oh and the bruises themselves do not hurt even when I press on them. But my back has been very stiff and sometimes the pain is worse sometimes I can't tell too." -82653,Is there any cure for hbs ag positive ?,surely. Only about 70 % of ureteric stones are picked up by usg. The only 100 % test is CT scan ,"Can ureteric calculus go undetected on usg, with no hydronephrosis and hydroureter??" -15873,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -251942,"Are breast tenderness, nausea and food cravings signs of pregnancy?","Hello, and I hope I can help you today.In order to get pregnant, ejaculation must occur very near the opening of the vagina or inside it because sperm dies when exposed to air.So, you cannot become pregnant from semen dried on your boyfriend's skin even if he was not able to remove it completely when he washed.I hope I was able to adequ ","Hi. I m in a tricky situation right now -- my boyfriend fingered me today, but after completely washing his hands off with soap. Is there any possibility that -- after washing his hands -- any semen could have been left, and that I could be pregnant?" -71179,Could scabs on clitoris be due to bacterial infection?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM.Molluscum contagiosum is a pox virus and causes lesions which are round with central umbonation. These are best removed by cautery or can be surgically scraped off. I suggest you first get it confirmed that it is molluscum, then get in touch with a dermatologist to get rid of it surgically. There is chance of recurrence, hence it is better to go for surgical removal. If the lesions seem infected by bacteria, antibiotics would be treatment of choice.Thanks. ","Hi, I have molluscum on my arm..recently I tried to dry it by removing its pus..after that I guess I got an infection..the area around the molluscum is red and swollen please tell me what has happened..I hope there is nothing serious.for molluscum my doctor has suggested tretinion cream and cipladine" -48267,Is there any chance of bringing my uncle from vegetative state?,"Hello, Your boyfriend with high cholesterol level needs detail clinical evaluation to determine the cause of episodic tachycardia and syncopal attacks. Investigations should include 12 lead ECG with rhythm strip and 2-D Echocardiography (as needed). Meanwhile, for lowering of LDL cholesterol,l statin (e.g atorvastatin) and for high Triglyceride level, Fenofibrate oral will be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist ","about a year ago my boyfriend was diagnosed with high cholesteral. Last night he was really shaky, his heart was racing, and he felt really faint and blacked out a couple of times. he doesn t have insurance so he wouldn t go to the ER. could this be serious?" -94210,What could lumps on throat with sore neck suggest?,"its ok you can the same antibiotics for a week... what you have is infection of nail bed called paronychia... so what you have to do now is continue antibiotic, keep your finger clean n dry, apply betadine ointment on it... ","my toe nail was detached but hangin on by a small part of the cuticle, which was ok until it developed a strong bad smell. i removed the nail to find a red lump which i believe is an infection. what is it called? will the lump go away with flucloxacillin antibiotics i have just started takin for 1 week?" -241617,Getting vivid dreams and feeling anxiety and depression after taking medicines,"HiThanks for using healthcare magicFor anxiety, you should take antidepressant like paroxetine. That would help in get better sex life and would also help to control anxiety symptoms and you have need a psychologist for your personality assessment. That would help you to overcome personality weakness. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks ","I have been struggling with pretty bad anxiety. My first question is yes Ive been to psychotherapy once but I get bad when im at work and I try to control it if not I have a prescription. It is usually getting to work until mid day that i have a hard time .This happening is making me hate going to work. Any suggestions or comments? My second question is i am never in the mood for sex with my fiance, i dont feel that im not attracted to him. Weve been together for 7 years. But having anxiety and stress and im on the pill and im self conscious. . Could this be my answer? I have an appointment with my gynecologist but they keep bumping my appointment . Im very dry there inside and out onto the labia.. if I itch it pills.. she said im just very dry keep putting this vegetable oil and hydrocortisone cream if needed. But it gets inflammed if I itch.. I asked if it could be a yeast infection and she took a sample and I got nothing back. So sorry for the huge message. Please get back to me. Thanks for your time." -203100,What causes body tremors and leg stiffness in a two month old baby?,Hi.... by what you got I feel that your kid might be having and upper airway resistance syndrome otherwise and upper Airway blockade for free movement of air through it. Low inspiratory volume on chest X-ray of the lungs means that the kid is not able to generate sufficient pressure to suck in sufficient volume of air into the lungs. If the kid is snoring or has got an inspiratory stridor - this is again suggestive of the above mentioned condition.The kid will required evaluation by experience and paediatric ENT surgeon or a pulmonologist.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,I was just wondering what on my 2 yr olds xray. there is poor inspiratory volume resulting in crowding of the central bronchovascular markings. What does this mean?? Shes has history or Retrophargeal cellulitus which she was hospitalized for a yr ago and has reoccurant croup about every 2-3 months since then. -91461,Which Foods are avoid during jaundice ?,sounds like gallstone attacks ive been diagnosed with them and your symptoms are exactly like mine ,"Hi I ve been having pain under my right rib cage that either starts late at night and comes on quickly or i ll wake from my sleep in agony. If I nap during the day I never wake up in pain. The pain is like i m being stabbed but also stitch like. When i m in pain I find it difficult to take deep breaths, i m quite gassy and feel constipated although i m not. The last time I had it (which has been a lot recently) I had nausea and felt dizzy. Hot baths give me some relief and it feels like I need to put pressure on the area although this hurts. Stretching also gives relief for about a second. I usually end up pacing as I can t sit still. The pain usually lasts about 5 hours and then it will quite quickly subside enough so that I can go to sleep. When I wake up again the pain is gone. During the days I feel mildly sore in the area but will never have the stabbing pain. Also, the pain will either start with back ache or will start under my rib cage and then move to my back. Sometimes my whole back hurts, sometimes it s my upper back, sometimes my lower back. It s hard to describe the pain when i m not feeling it. i went to my doctors who said that he didn t know what it was but that it could be plurisy. I don t think it s plurisy. He gave me some co-codemol but they along with paracetemol and neurofen don t work. What do you think this could be? gallbladder , IBS, muscle spasm?? Is there any kind of relief that might work that could help indicate what this pain is? Thank You!!" -106142,How safe is taking Zyrtec and Singulair for whooping cough?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your extensive cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry for heart diseases for your symptoms. We have to rule out lung related diseases (bronchitis) also. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is also normal then no need to worry for lung diseases also. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","i have a chest pain and breathing problem i am not able to drink water and swallow food.i got my chest x-ray, eco-ECG done nothing abnomal got detected. i have so much of constant in pain the chest i cannot even drink one glass of water. please suggest some remedies i am 52 years old 5 feet45kg" -244730,How can I get rid of my sex addiction ?,"hi well come to Hcm The way you have described it can not be anxity, it looks like some convulsive dis order better consult ylur Doctor. Anxiety is not serious ailment but convulsive disease does carry risk of its kind. Thanks ","Respected sir/madam ,my age 45 yrs, height 150 cm, weight 65 Kg, my problem is loss of consciousness once in a month for 5 min duration and sometimes eyes uprolling upwards and gets some frightening picture on mind and forgets that picture after getting conscious. it happened 4 to 5 times in 4 months." -115210,What causes dry mouth and white patches on tongue after taking Nexium?,"Hi,It is an emergency contraceptive pill which is used to prevent an unwanted pregnancy following an unprotected sex or if a contraceptive method has failed.Each pack contains two round, white tablets. Each tablet contains 750 micrograms of levonorgestrel, which is the active ingredient. First tablet should be taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex it will be more effective if taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. The second tablet should be taken 12 hours after the first.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","i ll be meeting my boyfriend on july this yer. Because we are not yet ready, he was suggesting me to take POSNOR2 for precaution. and he said he both me 2 tablet already. this is my first time to hear about this so i check it here. what is this all about and how and when to take this posnor2? thanks a lot!" -186829,What causes white substance hanging from the anus with rectal cancer?,Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are having infection mostly. As tenderness and swelling suggest inflammation. So better to consult dermatologist and get done clinical examination. And no need to worry for prostate cancer as it is common in old age and not at your age. You are too young to have prostate cancer. So better to stop worrying about it.And hormonal imbalance can be another probability. But infection appears more.Better to get done clinical examination. ,I'm a 22 year old male who has recently noticed that my nipples are tender. It feels like I'm going through puberty. They have small hard lumps it them that are tender to the touch. Could this be hormonal or could it also be related to testicular cancer ? Please let me know ! -81961,"Diagnosed with renal parenchymal disease, high creatinine levels, itching in lower legs. History of diabetes. Treatment?",Dear sanjay dubey Going by your reports I believe that you are only suffering from malignant hypertension and nothing more. Though this is capable of causing renal involvement but thank god that is very minimal for thetime being. All that is neede is prevention and treatment for hypertension. Be regular with your medicine and you will have no problem with kidney if you maintain your BP. Donot miss your dose for hypertension. Diyva mukta vati will help to control it. A mild diuretic will keep your kidney and BP normal. punarnava mandur is drug of choice foryou as this will increase HB and reduce oedema if any and help kidney function normally. Dr. Rajesh Lakhanpaul ,"SIR,I AM JUST 23 YEAR OLD. I M SUFFERED FROM KIDNEY RENAL FUNCTION DISEASE, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE NEARLY 210, SERAM CREATININE IN URINE IS 0.7, LOW HAEMOGLOBIN NEARLY 11.6, ALBUMIN PROTEIN IS ALSO PRESENT IN MY URINE WHICH IS ++++. IN MY URINE CULTURE TEST , THERE IS ESCHERICHIA COLI BACTERIA ALSO GROWN. BEFORE 1 MONTH 15 DAYS AGO, SUDDENLY I HAVE SOME SWELLEN IN THE FEET , BUT I DONT CARE BECAUSE I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS DUE TO COLD , BUT THIS PROBLEM INCREASE, AND I CONSULT TO ALOPATHY DOCTOR , AFTER THAT MY SWELLEN HAS OUT BY INJECTION AND SOME EDEMA TABLETS BUT I AM NOT FEELING WELL EVEN NOW FROM INSIDE ,SIR I BELIEVE IN AYURVEDA FOR COMPLETE TREATMENT AND I DESERVE A LOT ,,,,,SIR PLEASE SUGGEST ME THE RIGHT WAY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ,,,THANKYOU" -242188,How to treat depression that is caused due to low and thin voice?,hithanks for using healthcare magicAshwagandha brahmi combo is a herbal product and it hardly cause any anxiety symptom. in ur case anxiety may be due to premenstrual syndrome which happens due to hormonal imbalance. if u again have such problem next time then u should consult a psychiatrist for further treatment.thanks ,"I've tried ashwaganda brahmi combo and the first week I felt so much better,had more energy ...etc,then when I got my period had very intense anxiety simptoms.Do you think this might be do to those supplements.I started those to help with stress!Thank you" -190972,What other measures apart from lying flat are advisable for a patient having severe swelling due to cancer ?,"Hello ! Dear Arun Mehta , the pain ,restlessness are due to the side-effects of chemotherapy, you can give her Cad. Sulph. 30 a dose early morning empty stomach once a week, but it would be better to take homoeopathic medicine under supervision of a good homoeopath ,please find one around your place, you can depend on Homoeopathy . take care have homoeopathic medicine stay healthy . ",my wife gone through kimo & now ca125 report show ok result but she is going through depression and pain in body -239123,What is the treatment for mood swing and depression after general anesthetic?,HiI admire you for positive outlook.If You have irritability and other issues then require to consult psychiatrist.Irritability on minor issues present in many disorder apart from bipolar.So need to reach proper diagnosis.After that we can able to start medicine which will help you .so consult and evaluate your self.Meditation and yoga will help to control irritability.Proper sleep and healthy diet.There are many drugs treatment available which can be given after proper evaluation.Thank you.Get well soon ,"I feel as though a may have a minor case of bipolar, I have sudden highs and sudden lows, ive recently started taking this weightloss supplement. I have taken it for 6 weeks and it seems to be agrivating the problem, im very irritable about things I wouldn t usually bother me" -155603,How to get rid the pain after a fracture of the elbow?,"Hello, I have studied your case. I think it is due to fatigue or muscle weakness. I would suggest you use hot water fomentation. Also, avoid standing or walking for a long time. It will help you. You can take Brufen for pain relief. If symptoms continue or increases then you need to show it to doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement ",pain from kneecap to ankle i been have moderate pain in my leg from kneecap to ankle for the past two weeks there is a little bulge on the side of my kneecap and side of my foot near the ankle i want to know should i go to the er or the doctor the pain seems to be also in my calf muscle im 26 years old and im a female -168343,Worried for painful cracking sensation in neck after an accident,"Hello, I have studied your case with diligence.Diabetes and arthritis needs to be treated and diagnosed differently.there can be foot swelling due to diabetic neuropathy.If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be considered.physiotherapy like tens may help you.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","can I be allergic to insulin? The insulin I am taking is ballooning up my stomach to 48 inches. (I don t speak metric yet...) In addition, my ankles are swelling up as well, making walking uncomfortable. They swell up and down, but mostly they stay swollen." -212349,What causes severe pain post wisdom tooth removal?,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain swelling and lump at the site of wisdom tooth extraction even after 35 days is not normal and can be either due to any remaining root portion of tooth that is flaring up infection while it can also be due to infection at the extraction site..Any foreign body inclusion in the extraction socket can also cause pain and swelling or lump formation..To rule out the exact cause you need to get an x ray of the extraction site done and then only the exact cause can be ruled out..As of now take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, do warm saline gargles and do cool compresses over the swelling.. You can also send me x rays here on HCM by asking a direct query so that I can guide you better..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ","Hi, I got my lower right wisdom tooth removed 35 days ago. It was a impacted partial bony. Since it was removed I've been in constant pain and still have swelling and a lump on my jaw. I've been to my oral surgeon twice since and have been told that I have trauma to the jaw, and to rub and stretch my jaw bone. The swelling has only increased the last two days and I dont know if I should get a second opinion or whats going on. I never had a dry socket and the extraction site is healed." -156044,Is it normal to have pain after surgery in arm?,"Hi, I would suggest you get an X-ray to ascertain that there is no minor fracture, then the treatment changes. If there is no fracture then we expect a recovery with painkillers and local heat/ Ice in about 10 days unless it is a severe injury. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I hit my right hand on the corner of a car door, initial pain shot thru but it has been hurting most of the day even after took ibruprofen. It is a little swollen and a red in spot where I hit it, have movement but it feels stiff on the pinky side of my hand." -64705,Suggest treatment for urethral infection,"Hi, I understand your concerns. The irritated clitoris might be due to:- infection: fungus, bacteria- local traumaI advise to:- keep good local hygiene- if vaginal discharge also, please apply clotrimazole cream locally- avoid sexual intercourse until improvement- applying Greek yogurt can also helpIf no improvement within a few days, should consult with your physician as you might need oral medications. Hope it was of help!Dr.Albana ","Hi there. I recently have noticed that my clitoris had been very irritated up until the last 2 days it has been acting up. It s very red, swollen, and it stings every time it gets rubbed. The pain is getting worse and I have not had any sexual activity lately. What could be the issue?" -136031,"Constantly suffering from sneezing, noseache due to being allergic for dust. Remedy?","Hello and welcome. Thank you for your query. The food you have mentioned could very well be the allergen (cause of the allergic reaction). Sea food is a very common allergen, so is oil, which you would have fried your cutlets in. I would request you to notice anything different that you have consumed, may be a new brand of oil, or different source of meat, and if this food was consumed from an eatery outside, I would advice you to avoid the particular joint in the future. The description of your rash, does match that of an allergic rash, but there are many more rashes that do still match your current presentation as well. I would advice you to visit any physician, and show him the rash, as a rash has to almost always be inspected by a physician or dermatologist before prescribing treatment. I am from India too, and as we have the privilege of having many clinics, in almost every nook and corner of our Indian streets, consulting any one of these doctors should help you, as they can help give you immediate relief from your problem. If it is an allergic reaction, a shot of an anti-histamine (anti-allergic) medicine, should give you relief in 15 minutes maximum. I hope this has helped you to find the right treatment option. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health from there on. ","Hello, i had some back bacons and fish cutlet yesterday. It happens that i am having itching and the itchy region seems to be swollen. I had taken an avil tablet assuming that it is some sort of allergy to the food i had taken. Is there any other medicine for this purpose? Can you suggest a medicine for my problem. I am from india, Aged 24. Thank you" -88657,What is the cause for inflammation of the common bile duct with moving gallstones ?,Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.youshould not use blood thinners 5 das prior to surgery and there is no compromsiing with this. to low prothrombine time may have bad effect on sugery and may cause difficulties in hemostasis so consult your surgeon once again about this. WIsh you good health. Regards ,I had drug iluting stent placed in september 2013 now my gallbladder is by hidascan functioning at only 5% talked to surgen and he wanted to use a bridge (blood thinner) for five days and then do surgery my heart dr. says no can't stop asprin and plavix he will find me a dr to do surgery your thoughts on this matter thanks -136611,"Having viral fever, asthma, no pain in throat, clogged chest and coughing with phlegm. Diet to be taken?","Hello, Small itchy red bumps on the skin that disappear with no marks or scars are suggestive of urticaria. Occasionally one can have swellings of the lipsand/or tongue. In most cases (80%) it is not allergic and long-acting non-sedating antihistamines such as Allegra 180/90 and/or cetirizine 10mg for 6 weeks (minimum) to 3 months (most likely will be required in your case) is recommended. Infections can be a trigger so basic investigations to exclude infections are sometimes helpful. Food allergies are not a cause unless there is a specific food you are aware of that causes the lumps within the hour of having the food. I hope that was useful. ",Yes i recently moved to a very humid region and have developed small itchy bumps on my forearms what could this be? This happened exacly a year ago when i lived in Korea and now i live in Japan how can this be treated or prevented. I have no known allergies and beleive this is weather related. Im currently using tea tree oil. -154593,What causes stiffness & numbness in leg& medial shin?,"Hi, In your case probably you kept the arm on the edge of a bed or chair. This position can cause pressure or irritation of the nerves causing tremors which feel like shivering. Since it never happened again means that there was no pressure on the nerve again. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",once i went to my friend s house for studying. there for the first time i observed this- my left arm was shivering very hard for around six to seven minuts continuously.i got very scared.but its been few months now and i didnt observe it again.but still i want to know why that happened??? -139764,Suggest treatment for severe back pain,"HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache.It is unlikely to be related to your neck surgery. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12.You can get vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels and if found low you can take its suppliments of vitamin B12 and D3.You need to done MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotropics such as mecobalamine and analgesics such as Ibuprofen give relief. Avoid long continuous standing.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.Hope your query get answered.If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health.Take care. ","I had neck surgery about 1 year ago, and soon after the surgery I began to experience lower back pain. Ever since the surgery I am continuing to experience back pain and it seems to be getting worse. I am getting pain in my legs and it is starting to effect my duties at work. Do yo have any advice that might help me? Thank you." -33337,How can I plan for pregnancy as I sleep at night with benadryl syrup?,"Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you to avoid and better stop taking this medicine. This is a cough suppressant, containing opiate derivative. It has habit forming potential and opiates have bad effects on the baby's growth. Please get proper counselling done. You can opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. There are various ways to train yourself for sound sleep. Please be relaxed. Be happy.Meditate regularly. Engage in recreational activities. Strat taking Vitamin B 12, Folic acid and Omega 3 supplements at least 3 months before you plan to get pregnant. This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar. ",hi! i am planning for pregnancy but at night from last two months i am not getting sound sleep at night so i am taking one bottle of. benadryl cough syrup every night for sound sleep so i just want to know that will it affect the pregnancy planning? kindly reply me. -201310,Suggest treatment for fever and nausea,"Hi...I went through the history points you have provided - I was expecting that there should have been a history of external milk and formula feed (this too contains milk protein) given to the baby. I feel that your baby is having milk protein allergy. Usually babies grow out of this sort of allergy by 1 year of age. My suggestions for you - 1. Mother should go off cow's protein completely. This means that you should avoid consumption of anything and everything related to cow's milk - like - milk/ curds/ ghee/ butter milk/ chocolates/ biscuits/ ice creams etc. Even while buying commercial food products, you need to see the ingredients and if they contain milk - do not consume them.2. Feed you baby only exclusive breast feeds till 6 months of age and then start rice based feeds. 3. If this is followed scrupulously - the baby will stop having diarrhoea in another 3-4 days and then start gaining weight too.4. If you feel your feeds alone are inadequate for the baby, then Zerolac is the only option till 6 months age. I request you to keep me posted about the recovery of the baby and follow of the case.Regards – Dr. Sumanth ",Hi Sir My sis has twins baby girl baby boy of 4 months. Both are suffring from loose motion problem. she is giving her brest feed but also buffalos milk. bz her feed is not sufficient accord to thier hunger. she is giving medicines but no effect. plz tell me immediately -113742,What other blood tests should be done to confirm lupus?,"actually there is no need to repeat lupus anticoagulant.you have a problem called antiphospholipid syndrome, it is characterised by recurrent miscarriages, with proper treatment pregnancy can be mantained. ","I have gone two repeated miscarriages • First miscarriage happened in 8th month • Second miscarriage happened in 3th month After second miscarriage we undergone some of the test recommended by doctor So in that case Lupus anticoagulant 1 (screen ) observe 53.0 sec & Lupus anticoagulant 2 (confirm ) observe 40.1sec then he started treatment for 3 months. After 3 months we further check report for above it found that, Lupus anticoagulant 1 (screen ) observe 44.01sec & Lupus anticoagulant 2 (confirm ) observe 40.sec So in this cash I can keep pregnancy or not ? plz let me know what I have to do........" -120856,What causes abdominal pain around sternum with pale stools?,"Because of the limitted information you provided, provisional diagnosis can not be made, if such patient com to my clinic i will askWhere did the pain start and where it goes thenIs there any association with foodHow much it is severe, is it aching dull or sharp painAre you feel naseated.Your bowel habits are normal?Then i would suggestUltrasound abdominFull blood countUrine analysis.It is better to consult general surgeon in your area. ","I am having pain in my Lowe abs from the left side of my stomach extending it to my lower back. I went in today to see a doctor and he ordered an X-ray,according to him he did not see anything wrong with me but prescribed naproxen to reduce inflammation, I came home with no diagnosis but still in pain. How can you help me? Thanks" -56686,What is inferolateral ischemia?,"Hi thanks for asking question.The high blood pressure is nowadays often essential without any specific cause.The sedentary life style, obesity , smoking lead to high blood pressure.As far as slow pulse rate is concerned bradycardia is called when pulse below 60.You also doesn't have symptom of bradycardia like dizziness and fatigue.Low pulse can be because if hypothyroidism or ischemic heart dz.Thirdly constipation here not related to heart condition .sedentary life style, unhealthy food and less exercise contributory factor.I hope my suggestion will help you ","Hi Dr. - I have been experiencing recently bouts of high blood pressure. It usually associates with serious stomach gases/bloating and a generally lower pulse rate (under 60). I had all kinds of tests for heart, scans, etc - nothing. Yet, these three symptoms continue to come as a company. Any ideas?Many thanks,IK" -247586,Suggest treatment for pain on forehead without any bruise,Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of sharp pain at temple region that may be because of migraine problem. Some tension cause tension headach.Any sinus infection or sinus inflammation may cause temple region pain problem. Cluster headach may ruled out. In cluster headach one side of pain at temple occurs.Check your refractive error.Consent a physician for diagnose. Proper history and physical examination give exact idea. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care.Thank you. ,"hello! i get this sharp pains in my temples. they would, i don t know, 2-3 times in one day. it s not an everyday thing though. it would occur at random times and would last 2-3 seconds. is this something serious? oh and if it helps, i wear glasses. 150/125 vision" -133601,Does dust allery cause Suspicious Apical Densities?,"Hello,It is my pleasure to help you,The symptoms are suggestive of upper respiratory tract infection.Once you develop the symptoms of this it will take minimum of 5-6 days to recover from this with appropriate medicine.Your vitals are also in favor of infection in your body.At home you can follow some of the remedies like1.Steam inhalation2.Salt water gargling 3.Drink plenty of waterYou may take some medicines like antibiotics,antihistaminics and NSAIDs only on prescription from your treating doctor.Hope you are satisfied with the answer.Thank you. ","Dr. Grief, I am wondering if I could possibly have walking pneumonia. It started over a week ago with congestion and a cough. I was able to navigate OK (the day after Christmas) but I was exhausted. I was thinking this was going to turn into a sinus infection, as it usually does. I was sneezing, coughing, blowing my nose constantly. On Monday, the 30th, I got my flu shot. My symptoms worsened. I had body aches but no fever. My resting pulse rate has been about 80-100. I do not have a sinus infection----everything is clear. I am a female, age 58. I have asthma which is under control. I have had bronchial issues my whole life. I would appreciate any suggestions you could offer. Thank you." -83542,Can headache and face flushes be connected to the spleenomegally due to a teratoma ?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. High LDL cholesterol is not good for health. How high is your not mentioned. You have avoid alcohol and smoking , avoid fatty food, do regular exercise. Use Hyperlipidemia drugs. White spots on the legs may be due to vitiligo or fungal infections or lichen sclerosis etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I am 47 about 5ft 6 inch, weight 83 kg, doing everyday almost 40-50 mintues workout but in last 6-7 month I had my first gout attack and after that again some in last two months. Some white spot has come on leg. my HDL was good but LDL was high. Pls guide" -198623,How long does it take to stop loose motion in 23 months old baby?,"Hi...by what you say I feel that your baby might be having an eczema. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months.But...Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","my son (16 days old, 7 lbs 4 ounces) has peeling testicles that have become raw. he screams at the start of every diaper change but screams harder when we wipe his bum and testicles. we use pampers sensitive wipes and huggies little snugglers diapers. can you help us with a solution? thank you." -65255,Suggest treatment for ear infection,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.It is a wound which has a possibility of the infections.I advice you should take care of it. Good dressing and cleaning can be helpful to heal it.After dressing application of the polysporin ointment can be helpful. You can take the cefixime tablet 200 mg, aceclofenac and serratopeptidase, and pantoprazole tablet to help prevent infection and cure the wound earlier.Bandaging over the wound can help prevent injury and help in rapid healing.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","i stepped on a sharp toy,and puncture my foot,i cleaned the area, last night, but didn't covered it, today it was kind of swollen around the area and was a little discolored, i cleaned it this morning but hurts when i put pressure on it. what should i do?" -75816,What medication can regularize my periods so that I can conceive a child ?,"Hi,Welcome to HCM.According to Follicular study, the follicle appears to be maturing normally. The follicular growth study after injection to document ovulation, has not been mentioned or probably not done.If she already has conceived before and aborted, then it is proof that both of you have no problem regarding conception.Time your intercourse between 12th to 18th day of cycle for better chance of conceiving.No one can predict in how many months your wife will conceive. Given the circumstances, the possibility of conceiving is very high.Wish you all the Best. ","My wife did follicular study as she is unable to conceive. She is 26yrs old. As per doctor suggestion we went through all the tests i.e thiroid and all. She had her last period on 02/06/2011 and from day 10th her follicular study has been started the results are as follows: 11.06.11 : 10th day, Lt Ovary 9mm, Rt Ovary 14mm & Endometrium 5.0mm 12.06.11 : 11th day, Lt Ovary 10mm, Rt Ovary 17mm & Endometrium 5.5mm 13.06.11 : 12th day, Lt Ovary 10mm, Rt Ovary 20mm & Endometrium 6.8mm As per 12th day result (Dated 13.06.2011), Doctor gave Injection (Most probably HCG ) to have rupture eventhough problem is continue as discussed and yesterday she got her period. Doctor said we have to follow 3-6 cycle then doctor is able to conclude. I am worried. pls guide. How many months required to conceive ?" -21436,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -86802,Suggest treatment for fatigue and elevated liver enzymes,Welcome at HCM. I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns ... What exactly the problem? Any sclerosing cholangitis or biliary cirrhosis? On basis of your history it is difficult to comment. You should meet Hepatoligist so that you can be examined and investigated properly... In my opinion you should have MRCP of your liver and ducts so that exact problem can be sort out... After then definitive management can be initiated. Stay calm and meet your Hepatoligist and discuss about MRCP and ERCP.... Hope your query is addressed properlyRegardsDr saad sultan ,"My mother had a good base line when she went into the hospital. After a few weeks and a few transfusions her liver numbers went through the roof. Tested for liver cancer - negative. Some bile duct blockage, but they said that wouldn't do it because of the ducts. Any ideas. Thank you" -133873,"Constant nasal blockage, cough, running nose and sneezing. No help from pulmigen oral tablets. Any remedy?","Hi, If your daughter is breathing heavily even five days after receiving epinephrine shot,i don't think so it is side effect of epinephrine .Heavy breathing might be because of some other cause like bronchospasm which is more likely after a allergic reaction . Do you ever listen to whistling sounds from her chest when see is breathing.In case its present, then you consult your treating doctor who might prescribe some bronchodilators (to open up her lungs).hope it helps. ",my daughter went to the er this weekend for an allergic readtion to chips and salsa. she received an epi shot and steroids and takes steroids for 5 days. she asked if she may have asthma because she is still breathing heavy. Is that a side effect? -116395,Does clarithromycin posses any side effect?,"Hi, Lithium is a salt. It is the same salt in all the different lithium pills. However, how much of the pill gets in, how fast it gets in differs even between the same pill from different manufacturing lots! Certainly the time released will give a more constant level without as many ups and downs. However, you cannot predict the overall level you get even with the same milligrams per day when you change a lithium formulation and this will require blood testing. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","My son is currently in the hospital trying to get stabilized. When he went in his lithium level was less than 1. I know that he takes his medicine. He may miss a dose occassionally, but does take it. I was wondering if there is a difference between lithium and lithobid?" -66660,What causes fluid in sebaceous cyst removal site?,Hi! thanks for your queries to HCM!My answer is yes; chicken pox is infectious till all vesicles are crusted! Infection in old people might lead to life-threatening infection therefore for prevention acyclovir tablets could be taken orally under medical supervision!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your father good health. ,"My daughters Chicken pox spots came out maybe last night or this morning 31st but she stayed at her grand parents on friday 27th till saterday afternoon. Her grandad has not had chicken poxs before and he had a triple byepass a year ago and he is 67 years, will he catch it or should he have some sort of treatment?" -40289,Suggest treatment for dry skin,"Hi,I can understand your concern for look of your skin of hands and feet. The multiple wrinkles on the skin may be hereditary. So, it may be difficult to get rid off from wrinkled skin. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. To improve the texture of affected skin, you may take vitamin E and A capsules for long time. Vitamin C tab may also be taken. You may apply vitamin E and alovera containing lotion. Avoid soap bath. Protect from excessive sun exposure. Take more vitamin C and A containing food. I hope this would help you.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD ","doctor , my skin is very dry type . both my hands and leg looks like that of old people..so many wrinkles and all...i'm have used several body lotions .. but my skin still looks the same. i'm 22 years old, all my friends are making fun of me because of this . what can i do to get rid of this problem" -88460,What is the cause for pressure on my bladder and pelvic area after depo shot?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query,Take multivitamin suplements.Take plenty of fluids which are rich in vitamin C like lemons, oranges etc.Maintain a good oral hyginee.Visit to a Physician and get complete oral and physical examination done.Take care! ","Hello, I am 33 years of age, male. Since age 13 i had the worst case of acne vulgaris ( pimples & boils) on my face, back and shoulders, as well as scalp, and other places, including boils and cysts . I was finally prescribed Accutane ( Isotretinoin ) medicine, at the age of 20, because my acne never stopped. This medicine stopped the acne, but accutane had serious side effects on the liver, gastric system, nervous system , and overall body strength and stamina. Now, after about 10-13 years mild acne has returned again, but more seriously, i have no appetite, right side swelling sensation in the liver area, weight loss, coated tongue, fatigue , inability to wake up in the morning, blister/sore in right area of mouth since 1.5 years in the same spot, and irritation/extreme anger . I must mention, that i also had suffered from Hepatitis/Jaundice about 4 years back. Please advise, because i am only 49-50 kgs in weight, and also have no appetite.Also, some boils on shoulders/back, and mild acne on forehead mainly. Currently i take some ayurvedic medicines for appetite etc., by rotation, as well as aloe vera juice, and fresh carrot & beetroot juice every morning etc. My main problem is that there is no appetite, Liver discomfort and acne on forehead and boils on shoulders.The acne on my forehead seems to be related to my poor digestion, which i am unable to cure. Please mention if there is any relief for my conditions - i am in India.Anything would be helpful.Thank you in advance. Regards Amet." -253044,What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?,"if you take my opinion then i would advice you not to get worried ,usually the pill dosen't affect your child health, so don't worry ","hi i just want to ask i had sex with out protection next day i took the pill and that week was supposed to have period nothing came i took test and i,m pregnant is that problem for my baby that iwas on the pill please help me i,m worried that the is gona effact the baby healht" -31859,Why am I not ovulating?,"Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     PLease go for ovulation studies.2) Try when you are ovulatingYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:XXXX ","Hello Doctor, I am a female 30 years old married since last 3 years. I concieved my first child in October 2009 & due to accidental extra chromosome in baby (Patau Syndrome) I had to abort it medically in 16th week. Post abortion, I was having lot of hormonal problems like missed cycles, massive hairfall etc. I was put on Yasmin by my doctor. I have stopped yasmin last month & had a natural cycle after that but still I am not ovaluting. I have almost no sex drive & we want to plan our baby now. Please advice." -156611,When can I resume running and playing football after a displaced tibia fracture?,"Hi, It could be rheumatoid arthritis. Please get X rays of both hands, CBC with ESR, RA Factor, Anti CCP antibodies and consult orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",The swelling is mostly between my knuckles and my middle finger joints. Almost like lumps. Some lumps actually appear to be...The swelling is mostly between my knuckles and my middle finger joints. Almost like lumps. Some lumps actually appear to be... -17776,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -36102,"Trying to conceive. Done IVF, result was failure. Waiting for IVF results for third time. Advise?","hi..you are trying for the conception with IVF and it has failed for 2 times..since the reason given is due to poor ovum quality, better to go for the donor eggs..get the urine pregnancy test on the expected date, but serum HCG levels are confirmatory..wish you best of luck for this cycle only..all the very best.. ","I am Shiva here, did ivf twice but it was a failure and according to the doctor he said it was due to the quality of my eggs meaning thjey were not matured even though they could get 18 eggs. Lately, last month o i did ivf for the 3rd time, still waiting for my result, eventhough when i checked my urine on the 11th day, it showed negative, still waiting with a hope, pls advise me....." -177666,Suggest treatment for c4 c5 c6 herniated disc,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. One of the adverse effects of Topamate is fatigue, yet the dose you are taking is minimal. I think you can discuss with your doctor the possibility of treating the migraine headaches with other medications according to the frequency and severity of headaches. If the fatigue persists after stopping Topamate, there are other conditions to be looked for like chronic fatigue syndrome. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. ","I have had dizziness and fatigue for almost 2 months. I have done every test imaginable(Ct, heart, blood tests, MRI, carotid, etc..) and everything was fine. I saw a neurologist and was diagnosed with vestibular migraines at the age of 44. My mother and brother suffer from migraines. I still do not believe these are migraines. Doc put me on topamate and i only take 25 mg a day." -43577,Have moderate psoriasis for a long time. Advised to take aloe vera. Which is good for this?,"Hi,Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM.It appears from your query that you are suffering from psoriasis and along with it you a have a pain fil lump behind the ear. Now you have not mentioned in your query since how long you have this painful lump.If it is from very short duration say for only few days then there is possibility of acute inflammation of lymph node. There can be second possibility of simple pyoderma of the scalp. IF the swelling was previously present and is now getting painful then there can be possibility of secondary infection in the cyst.As it is painful so it is best to consult a dermatologist for the early guidance and treatment. Till that time you can takeover the counter painkillers.Hope this information helps you.Dr Sanjay Kumar kanodiaMD ( Dermatology) ","I have had a hard lump in my neck located left side below and behind ear. It is painful. Only on left side. Inflammation in body has been a lifetime hurdle. Do have a little psoriasis, I believe, on my scalp. I know this can cause this lump but is it usually painful? How can I be sure that the psoriasis is the cause?" -19768,Are chest pain and breathing problem common in pregnancy?,Hi. I understand your concern. For further information consult a cardiologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hi doctor, I am 21 weeks pregnant. I am having chest and lung pain on the right side along with trouble to take a deep breath. I am suffering to catch my breath. I went to the ER and they did a blood test called D-dimer. It came back positive for a lung blood clot on the left side. But, the doctor said it could be false because of my pregnancy. Please help." -20050,My biopsy report shows low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. Please help.,"Hello. In your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), they have found inflammatory changes at the cervix and a low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia as well. For that, you need a colposcopy. Conservative treatment by ablation or excision of a transformational zone to send it to histopathology laboratory or close recurrent follow up without treatment. If colposcopy evaluation by endocervical biopsy and curettage is done completely and the doctor might recommend you excision, then further follow-ups by recurrent pap smear and maybe biopsies can be done, if needed. It is better to have treatment now rather than wait further to have a more complex disease. It would be better if you could send me your description in detail with your previous medical, surgical, gynecological and obstetric history. Just word operation is not a complete description of your doctor's advice. He or she might have explained you excision or ablation of the affected area and I think you should have treatment with proper, recurrent and regular follow-ups to prevent your disease to the more advanced stage. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,My doctor did a biopsy and the result showed a low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL). Acute inflammation and associated reactive change are also noted. Kindly advise." -132284,Can whey protein cause allergy in a child?,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history. I would particularly like to ask which fruits cause you symptoms and which fruits you can take safely.From your history, I would think first of Food-Pollen Syndrome (Oral Allergy Syndrome). It is a benign allergy syndrome with rare consequences/progression.It usually causes symptoms only after consumption of raw fresh fruits. So I would suggest you following:1. Please make a list of fruits that causes symptoms. You can take rest of the fruits without trouble.2. You can try taking cooked/steamed/baked fruits. This will alter allergenic proteins and may not cause you symptoms. Same way, some allergens are in peels of the fruit, so removal of peel also may not cause symptoms.3. If you have any symptom like itching, swelling, burning in lips/throat/oral cavity, please take an antihistamine like cetirizine immediately.4. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who will ask your symptoms in great detail and may advise you allergy testing to confirm the diagnosis.5. Important: If fruits cause you symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, dizziness, severe throat swelling, suffocation, please do not take these fruits without confirmation of diagnosis.Hope this will be helpful to you.Wish you the best of the health.Regards. ","Hello, I have just found out about pollen and fruit allergies. I can t eat many fruits or nuts anymore as it causes my lips to burn and feel like they are swelling, my tongue gets raw and my thoart feels like it is staring to swell. I can t even drink sprite or any citrus drinks due to this. Also, when I eat something I shouldn t I get like a yeast infection but not a real one. I itch terribly in my private areas. Am I really allergic to fruit etc" -217896,Does Oxycontin cause tooth decay over long term use?,"Hi,Thanks for posting the query, Swoolen gums indaicates infection, this could also be due to nutritional deficiency.Best method is to go for a professional scaling and polishing every six months.Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.Maintain a good oral hygiene.Take multivitamin suplements.Take care! ","Hi Doctor, My 10 months old son has a swollen black gum, in our culture it is called Ebiino, and this situation used to be handled traditionally by digging up the gum and they remove something so called ""maggot"". This looks un acceptable in modern medicine circles. Please advise on whether the tradition is correct & any associated risks?. What would i do if the sickness associated with the swollen gum persists on using the modern medicine?" -10246,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -249314,Is an intrauterine gestation sac with multiple internal separation a sign of a problem during pregnancy?,"Hi, I think you should go for a feral echo and a level 2 scan also. It will tell you in detail about the baby. Don't jump to any conclusion before that. It can be a normal finding also like some ovarian cyst or urachal cyst also. So, wait for the scan. Hope it helps. ","Hello doctor, i m sathish..i just want to clarify my doubt..my wife ultrasound report indicates the below msg she is also worry about this msg..pls tell us about baby s health. IMPRESSION: 1.Single live fetus of 21+ to 22+ weeks in utero 2.Small Cystic structure adjacent to the left kidney -? Significant Suggested fetal echo and follow up scan" -175354,What causes blood cots with rise in bp?,"HiI am Dr Mittal.I have read your query.I think I can help you.The symptoms are quite suggestive of a orthostatic hypotesion.Try following measures.1. get up slowly from the lying down to sitting position, or from sitting to standing position.2. wiggle your toes before getting up.3. watch your fluid and electrolyte balance.4. Check your bp in lying down position, and then on getting up to standing position, exactly 2 minutes after standing up.Let me know the 2 reports of bp.I have tried to make it as simple as possible.Please feel free to ask a further clarification.Best of luckDr Mittal ",For the past few days when i get upto do something or move around i get real dizzy like ive been spinning in circles. When i sit down it goes away after a few minutes. Sometimes i feel like im gonna pass out and sometimes like im gonna throw up. No headache jus dizziness. Please help doctors office is closed for the weekend cant see them til monday and dont wanna go to the er unless its an emergency. Thanks for your time. -135784,"Numb hands and feet, sneezing. Done detoxification from opiates. Related?","Hi, It is better to consult a specialist in that category. Some times it takes long time for allergy to subside. Don not loose hopes. All the symptoms I can co relate to the allergy. If you have associated sinusitis (which is common) all these symptoms may persist for quite some time. Allergic sinusitis is commonly associated with allergic cold. All the best. Regards. ","Hi, I had an allergy last december of I dont know where it came from and I only it only on my left nose , constant sneezing , clogged left ear. But much begin January I got fever twice and unbearable pain inside my left nose up to my forehead . I went to a doctor and she prescribe me to take antihistamine tablet for allergy and glucocortisonsteroid spray for both nose for the infection. Until now I still have that painful tingling inside my left nose and still have that clogged ears and headache. What should I do? Please help me...this is really irritating and its been and almost 2 mos." -30969,Should I continue Banocide for a swelling on the testicle?,Hi. For further information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hi doctor, About a month ago, I suddenly noticed a grape size swelling on the top of my right testicle. It is not attached to the testis, but above it towards the top of the scrotal sack. I went to a urologist and he asked me to do an USG. The USG showed a thickened right spermatic cord with cystic areas for about 2 cm x 1 cm. The mass was quite hard and firm. The mass had no pain on pressing it. He gave me Banocide and another antibiotic on a trial basis. The mass did not reduce after two weeks of treatment. Then, he recommended me to do a FNAC. I consulted another doctor and he too was unsure of what it was and recommended immediate surgery to remove it rather than performing a FNAC by saying that it might infect the area. After that I was out of station for a week. When I came back, the hard swelling had miraculously shrunk to the size of less than a pea, but it was still hard. The doctor asked me to observe it for another three weeks and not to go for immediate surgery. Though for the last two weeks the mass does not seem to have reduced any further, I am looking for some advice. What is the possible cause of the problem? I am attaching my USG report as well as a doctor's prescription. I had also done a urine culture and CBC about two months back and the results were normal." -110808,Suggest treatment for severe headache and chest pain,"thanks for asking your questioni completely understand your problemactually you pleura is in stage of healing and when healing occurs in any part of body it heals with fibrosis .so when fibrosis occurs in pleura its called pleural fibrosis and that causes contraction of the pleura that leads to stretching ,this stretching of nerves causes pain ,this is a normal phenomenon in a case of pleural effusion. this fibrosis is permanent. this pain usually takes weeks to months to resolve.no need to panic i will not do any harmcurrently you can take some pain killers / analgesics for time being.thanks/regardsfeel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health ",hi am suffering for Tuberculous pleural effusion on my right side of my chest. its being 5 months i have taking medicine(as instructed by DOTS Center). for time being all going good but after 4 month of taking medicine i felt unconformable with my breath and i feel pain in my lungs(right side) when i take a deep breath. is this Normal ?? can i be normal like before ?? -111976,Suggest treatment for wheezing and sore throat,It seems to be a cardiac problem which causes low cerebral perfusion and light headedness. So it would be beneficial to get a electrocardiogram done. It will rule out any heart block or any other cardiac ailment. ,"hi i was just wondering .. my heart rate is usually around 77bpm which i think is normal,every now and again though I feel a little heaviness on my chest and it drops to around 60-62 bpm do you know what causes this? thanks. The heaviness can sometimes be accompanied by some lightheadedness." -57894,How to control high BP?,"Hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.your chest pain appears to be Non cardiac in origin since your echo and stress tests are normal.It may be Acid reflux .It may be atypical dyspepsia due to gall stones.I suggest you to try rabeprazole 20 Mg with Domperidone medicine.If you feel better with this take it for 4 to 6 weeks.Otherwise you need to consult a gastrophysician for further work up.My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD. ","hi i m regularly having chest pain on left side dizziness, light headed, shoulder pain some time back pain many a time feels like having heart attack, regularly since three months daily, igot normal ecg, 2d-echo. Echo stress test and nomal lipid profile. Please help me know how to get out of these pain" -55370,Suggest remedy for pain in heart and low pulse rate,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress, anxiety and panic disorder is more in your case. But better to rule out heart diseases first as heart diseases also cause similar symptoms. So consult doctor and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes uncontrolled stress, anxiety and panic disorder can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright with counselling sessions and anxiolytic drugs. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",I've been having a tight chest and numbness in my arm or leg sometimes. I feel like i'm having shortness of breath also. Constantly feeling fatigue. Blood test does not reveal anything wrong. What could it be? Scared of going out because of these symptoms. -233377,Any suggestion for small blood clot on clitoris caused when masturbating with sharp tool?,this is an infection. please check with a doctor and get antibiotics.Please rate 5 stars. I strive to provide the best answer to your questions. ,"My left testicle is swollen, and I have seem to have lost sensitivity in my penis head. I can't seem to get the same feeling during sex as I did a few years ago. I am 40 years old, and in fairly good health. There is not pain in either my testicle or penis head." -212853,Suggest treatment for lumps on the side of jaws,"Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.Actually when a tooth is removed you should continue with the antibiotics and painkillers for 5 days and even follow the instructions given by the doctor. if you have followed all the instructions then pain might get relieved after 5 days.But as in your case , it looks that due to exertion the socket is not healing properly and that is why pain is present, there is a possibility of dry socket. Better to visit your dentist again and get it treated.Hope it will help you. ",I had a tooth pulled 5 days ago. The pain was lessening up until last night it began to hurt again. It's controled by regular aspirin but is uncomfortable. I had to work the day of extraction and three days after long shifts. Is this pain normal. I can still see something on the hole (was red then a white covering and now is like a grey) -149167,How to treat elevated blood pressure?,"Thanks for contacting HCM. Dear patient there are many approaches to treatment and following treatments can be tried :-1 Steroids, like your doctor gave you delacortil.2. Human anti D immunoglobulin helps in some cases.3.Immunosuppresants like azathioprine or mycofenolate mofitil.4.intravenous immunoglobin (IvIg).5. Thrombopoitin recptor agonists like romiplostim and eltrombopag.6. H.pylori eradication in some cases has helped.7. Platelet transfusion should be used only in dire emergency as it has short lasting effect causes autoimmune destruction donor's pletelets.Splenectomy can help as cause long term remission in 60-65% case but there is a definite risk of bleeding during surgery.Changing place will hardly have any effect.regards ","Hi, I am an ITP Patient. I am 27 years old. First diagnosed in 2002 when my platlets count was 40,000. That time Bone marrow test result was Pheripheral destruction. after this upto Jan, 2011 i was completely normal even i never felt that i have any problem. But my platlets count once again fall to 5,000 only when i shifted to a place very far from my home where the air and water(chlorinated water) was very poluted. my treatment was done with blood transfussion + Deltacortil tablets. Then my platlets count was normal for a few months but then fall down even taking the deltacortil tablets... then the doctor suggested to discontinue medicine. After this my platlets were falling down but when it reached to 30,000 it then start increasing. After remaining normal for 3 months now again falling... I want to ask.. 1. what treatment U suggest... 2. Changing living place is a factor or not... 3. Removing Spleen is a solution or not..." -217178,What are the symptoms of teething?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the pain could be because of the residual infection or dry socket or any bony spicules. consult your dentist and get the extracted site examined if there is infection get it irrigated with saline and betadine. if there is bony spicule get it trimmed or smoothened. you need to take radiographs of those teeth to confirm the diagnosis. do saline gargling and complete the course of antibiotics. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ",i had 7 teeth pulled last thursday and i am currently expreienceing alot of pain i cant stop pacein back and forth it hurts so bad the roof of my mouth is white in the middle but on both sides it red with yellow circles i dont know what to do my mouth is swallon as well -126492,23 years old female gets stomach pain every time after having food,You might be suffering from a gastric ulcer. Get a upper gi endoscopy to rule it out. You can try ppi like esomeprazol 40mg od for 7 days along with sucrafil 2tsp tid ,"When I am falling asleep, my stomach muscles contract painfully and it makes me think of the dry heaves...I am never sick but this happens to me almost every night. What causes it?" -164841,What causes pain in the back of the head?,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough cardiothoracic assessment is advised.As the pain is persistent from past few months I will advice to take up a thorough cardio thoracic assessment if it is on the middle of the chest or above the abdominal region. You may be recommended x-ray or any other test based on the assessmentIf the pain is below the xphisternum then I will advice to take a thorough abdominal assessment and an Diagnostic ultrasonography will be advised to see the soft tissue status.Also, if the pain is near to the rib joining the sternum then it could be costochondritis and may need further assessment.I will still advice to undergo atleast a chest x-ray to check the soft tissue and bony status. No pain persists for longer months until there is something to understand about the physiology.Also, with breathing exercises if the pain subsides then you many not have to worry, as certain times due to weakness of the inter costal muscles there leads to pain.As no chest congestion, cough cold, abdominal pain is mentioned by you I suspect it to be a costochondritis and with breathing exercises you should respond well. Possibly learn the proper breathing exercise techniques from a physical therapist once by which you can follow at home and in 2-3 weeks of time you should be fine.regardsJay Indravadan Patel ","i have pains under my right side rib cage it comes and goes , im sitting on couch and have strong pains under rib cage same spot everytime.my family physician says its nothing to worry about.but its something to worry about if it happens everyday for about 6-8 months now.please help." -193272,Are knee pain and back pain due to lesion on basal ganglia?,"Hi, I understand your concern but that specific genetic anomaly which you are quoting itself can be a risk factor for microcephaly, please. So it is appropriate that both the parents need to be tested for genetic analysis if either one of them is the carrier to predict the future pregnancy risk. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","Sarah, age 14 months, was born with microcephaly, small head (cranium) size and is severely retarded. Chromosome analysis indicates that she lacks a piece of one of her number 13 chromosomes. Her parents come in to have their chromosomes analyzed to see whether one of them may have been a carrier for a translocation that could result in children affected like Sarah or children with other chromosomal, anomalies." -80818,"Having pain in back, hard lump found on leg. Suspected for kidney infection. Took pain killers. Concerned",HelloThanks for your query.Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have chronic kineny disease form childhood and treated with steroids.Now you have problem of bleeding from anus and has been diagnosed to have Fissure in anusPlease ocnsult qualified General surgeon for clinical and digital proctoscopic examination to rule out presence of Haemorrhoids.(Piles).In the mean while Please take diet rich in vegetables and fruits with plenty of fibres to soften the stools .Use topical soothing local anaesthetic ointment like Nupercaine for local application.Take stool softener like Isabgol to soften the stools. Further treatment will be decided by a general surgeon.Dr.Patil. ,"Hello, Iam from India. Iam suffering with fishers problem and blood is coming out from the anal.doctor is sayng that it is fishers and it may be piles problem also because blood is floating, but he can t find out now abt piles because they remains inner side. and iam the patient of kidneys from my child hood. Iam suffering with chronic Kidney Desease( CKD ) at present. previousely i went thru steriod treatment(Used wisoline tablets. started from 120 mg and gradually decreased the doage of it. now it was stopped. 3 years ago i used this treatment for my kidney desease).may be because of that only iam suffering with this piles and fishers problem now. plz advise me treatmernt.Thank you. Prashanth Seth" -5358,Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?,"Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. ","Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well." -220926,Have gums pulling away from teeth. Braces got tightened while cleaning teeth. Is it Periodontist?,"HELLO AND WELCOME, The swollen ,burned lips and mouth are due to action of components within the restorative material or cement. Usually eugenol,calcium hydroxide,formocresol ,mercury are the materials causing such reactions. I would advice you to visit a dentist if symptoms persists. Please do apply anaesthetic gel on the affected site. Meanwhile avoid intake of hot/spicy foods.Avoid tongue thrusting/lip biting habits. vitamin becosules can be administered daily. regards dr.bindiya ","I was at the Dentist 6 days ago & had 3 teeth worked on. When I left, my right side of my mouth was swollen where they worked. My upper lip looked like it was burned. It s kinda of whitish/yellow.& the size of a dime. It s smooth & doesn t seem to be punctured. Could this be a burn, or an allergic reaction to something? Latex?" -46225,"Child have a itchy rash on butt. Used hydrocortisone cream. When it spread given trimathcone. Now have chills, fever. Suggestions?","Hello,Thanks for the query,You might have developed an endogenous hand eczema.It is called as pompholyx.Please get you blood eosinophil count done.This will help in knowing the exact cause.Apply a mild steroid lotion like desonide,Also take an antihistamine tablet.This will give you some relief.Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.Let me know if you have any other doubt.you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818Wishing__;!!Mih3wA!SBzm6_kI6hCZ58EPH6N_05MFfiPbxWXT0a2TJCdFQObRWm5mV5ur7hUOMa8clQ$ you a good health.Thank you ","hi, ive been to see around five or more doctors and none of them seem to be interested in helping me, on my left hand , its extremely itchy most of the time, when it itch it small lumps form underneath my skin, it blisters, weeps, sometimes yellow heads form on my hand. its very red and now the skin on my hand is starting to peel. its been like this for about 7 months and it doesnt seem to go. sometimes its very bruised. does this seem like and allergic reaction . if so why isit just on my left hand when im a right handed person. what do you suggest? :(" -27652,I have fatigue and weakness after taking Unwanted 72. Could I be pregnant?,Hello. Take care. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"I am a 23 year old female. I had my periods on the first of this month. I had unprotected sex with no ejaculation on the eighth and took Unwanted 72 the next morning. The first withdrawal bleeding was on the 11th and the second was on the 15th. But, I have general fatigue, weakness and abdominal cramps. I need advice." -249993,Does taking Progyluton cause side effects during pregnancy?,"Hello,Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.You can continue metformin and ovacare now. But when you become pregnant ,you have to avoid metformin or any other oral diabetic drugs and have to switch to insulin. This is because metformin like drugs can harm your baby.As of now you can continue both drugs.Thanks ","Hi, I am having PCOS problem.Taking Ovacare Forte (A+B) and Metformin from last few months and now for 2-3 months my period become regular..do I need to continue this..and how long..is it safe even if I conceive.My doctor is suggesting for ovarian drilling..should I go for it?" -198591,What causes vomiting in baby after drinking milk?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",my son who is 4 and about 38lbs. has been complaining of a stomach ache right around his navel and has thrown up several times( all liquid looking vomit). He has complained some about a headache and at one point it felt as though he had a slight fever though has been hard to tell his whole body has felt hot most of the day. When I gave him a bath to try and help him feel better he got out of the tub with teeth chattering and his whole body shaking like he was freezing but he felt warm to the touch! What is wrong with him. I have given him fever reducer. -184489,"What does ""free fungus in douglas's pouch"" suggest from ultrasound?","Hi,Thanks for writing in.Pituitary tumor measuring 4 mm a too small to cause symptoms. However, it will help to get examined clinically and if required then please get a review MRI scan done. Quinagolide causing numbness is rare however the use of other medicines is important to discuss with your doctor.It is important to know if you ever had symptoms due to cervical spine degeneration. The nerves supplying fingers originate in the neck spine and if there is any degenerative process in the spine then it might lead to numbness and tingling in the fingers. Avoid sudden movements of the neck and do not lift heavy weights. Please do not worry. ","Hi, I am 39 years old and after having an MRI scan, it was confirmed that I have a 4mm tumour in my pituitary gland. I have been taking quinagolide (75mg daily) since Dec 2010. My prolactine levels have returned to completely normal and I have now had my 6th period, which is great news as I am trying to get pregnant. I have since lost 3.5 stone in weight to help this process and improve my overall fitness. In the past 3 weeks, my finger tips have gone numb (including thumb and pinkie finger) 3 times. This starts in my left hand, then shortly goes to my right hand. It lasts for between half an hour to couple of hours at a time. I have an appointment with my consultant in a few months time for a 'check up', but am concerned about this numbness (with pins and needles sensation). Is this connected with either the tumour or the drugs and shall I try and get an appointment set up for an earlier date? Any advise would be greatly received. Kind regards Michele" -82174,"Taken antibiotics for bladder infection. Ultrasound normal. Pressure in lower pelvic area, frequent urination, burning in urethra",Hi Welcome to HCM. The DESCRIPTION does not fit with kidney related condition. It is most likely of neurological origin. A neurologist consult is the next best step. Get well soon. Regards DR GS ,"Hello, I am experiencing tingly pins & needle feelings down the right of my body. It s affecting from the back of my head and ear, runs down my arm , and through my back / shoulder area, my torso, and now my leg and foot . I first noticed it in my hand. It s been going on for a good 2 weeks now. What should I do? I was previously having some issues with a kidney infection , and I wasn t sure if that could be related?" -10725,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -65410,Suggest treatment for cat bite,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Yes, allergic reaction and trypanosoniasis can occur with the sandfly bites.If allergic reaction is severe at first time it will be more severe on second time. So in my advice you should avoid the sand fly bites second time. It may be life threatening on second time.This both condition can cause joint pain, pancytopenia and other symptoms. You should examine yourself for the trypanosomia. Peripheral blood examination and bone marrow exanination can be helpful for diagnosis.Bone marrow examination can help diagnose the various morphological forms of the parasites.Once you treat the condition all the problem will be solved.Please use repellant, net and personal protective equipment for the prevention.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ",Is there any long term illness that can be a result of sand flee bites. Severe allergic reaction to sand flee bites 3 years ago required a visit to the ER while on vacation in Florida. Several months later full blown symtoms of RA developed and severe joint and muscular pain is a daily occurance 3 years later. -199096,How to treat urine ketones in children?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.THIS LOOKS LIKE RECURRENT VIRAL ILLNESS AND ANTIBIOTICS ARE NOT REQUIRED AT ALL.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","Hi doctor, my 20-month-old son is having cold and fever on and off for the last 2 months. Before this, he only had a fever and cold when he was 12 months old that got well in 2 days with the paracetamol. He had almost 3 fevers in the last 2 months. For the last fever and cold 2 weeks ago, he had Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate, ibuprofen, and some cough syrup. He has been having runny nose continuously for the last 2 months. I have tried Prospan for his cough last month. Again, yesterday, he started having cough, fever, and vomiting. I gave him some paracetamol and he slept well, got up normally and had his dinner and played well, but again yesterday night got fever. Is anything serious??? What is he having???? Is azithromycin helpful??" -235101,What could be the reason for leaky bladder and a growth that has started on the penis?,"HI. You have correctly described the symptoms suggestive of stricture , that is narrowing in urethra. You need to visit a Urologist go for the tests and urethroscopy to get the right diagnosis and he can correct the problem during the procedure, ","Chafing type irritation under scrotum with pain in lower back and upper groin. No swelling with slight burn during urination. Occasional issue with having to force urine out with some stop and go urination. No discharge. Slight burn after ejaculation. No skin sores, bumps, or reddening." -17862,What may be the reason for pain on the back side of roof of the mouth?,"Hi. I understand your concern and it appears as you are having, For both the above conditions you have to consult your ENT doctor (ear, nose and throat specialist) for examination and treatment as surgical intervention may be required to treat it. In the meantime, you can take tablet Paracetamol, antibiotics (preferably broad spectrum) and have adequate fluid orally. Do warm saline gargle at least two to three times a day. For further information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hi doctor, I have very bad pain on the back left roof of my mouth. My left top and bottom teeth, jaw and the left side of my tongue is really sore. I felt that there is a hard lump, which feels like a bone and it is excruciating to touch it. It hurts to swallow, yawn and makes my ear pop. The bump is back of the teeth, like near next to my tonsil. I have had cough, cold and sinus symptoms for a couple weeks and it is almost better now. My current medications include birth control pills, Topamax, Trileptal and Vyvanse." -153617,What causes tendon aches and stiffness?,"Hello, You need a direct examination to assess the severity of the problem that you have. Before going for a second surgery it is best to take a second opinion and confirm the options of treatment available for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","below my toes it is all swollen. i had surgery 3 months ago and they were supose to sew the capsules up throught the top of my feet. They have not gotten any better, I can hardly walk because my feet hurt so bad. The docter now wants to cut out more bone now above the capsoles. More surgery should i do it without a second opinion?" -147344,Could monocytosis cause a bad chest cold?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,Albumin should not be present in urine.The total amount of protein in urine should be less tha 150 mg/24 hours.Presence of albumin between 30-300 mg.dL is called microalbuminuria.Levels above 300 mg/dL suggests increased permeability of glomerular membrane.Albumin excretion in urine is seen in diabetes mellitus and its presence is suggestive of diabetic nephropathy.Thus, get your blood glucose levels checked and consult your nephrologist.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi i want to ask about albumine in urine i have a little amount of albumine in my urine i want to know how much the amount of albumine is normal in urine if it is in traces then." -183720,Suggest treatment for papillary cancer,You can opt for Homoeopathic mode of management.As Homoeopathy is side effectless and very mild to act in oncological cases where immunity gets very heavily deranged.Homoeopathy treatment needs a thorough Case taking to select proper Medicine which needs thorough detailed Case history and reports. ,my neice has cancer and is now at home as they can no longer do anymore. my question is she is having the shivers real bad. I covered her with a blanket and checked her sugars and they are 84. she has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and its in her liver. is there anything I can do here at home or should I take her to the emergency room. -216317,What causes pimples in tongue post glossectomy?,"HiWith your query, as you already mentioned you are on diet definitiely this must be the cause. Good you are on correct diet to overcome these ulcers. If you are feeling uneasy you can use ulcer gels like dologel, benzocaine etc. and notice if symptoms persist please visit your dentist.Hope this helps you ","I have been recently dieting and have come up with sores in my mouth and tongue. Feels like the inside of my mouth is coated. I have been taking supplements but also eating a lot of citrus, tomatoes, strawberries and mediterrean salt. Something is causing these ulcers - any idea?" -175003,What causes soft spots on head?,"Hello and thanks for using HCM.I have read your question and understand your concerns.The answer to your question is yes, minimal trauma is one of the main reasons of skull dents.It is not a problem since it is located in an invisible area (cosmetically speaking) and all that time passed.Hope you found the answer helpful.Greetings. ","My daughter is 31 yrs. old and today she asked about a dent in the back of her head, it s big in size. She said that she feels fine and she wanted to know if she had it as a child. She did not but she did hurt her head as a child in that same stop Ann had stitches. Could that be the reason for the dent?" -47205,"Sore and itchy bite on the lower back, dried and scabbed after using antibiotics. Why does it recur ?","Hi there, i think things are not very clear and ofcourse its not possble for you to tell each and everything in detail. Now there are two things in mind as i gathered according to your condition, 1:IT could have been a Yeast infection and the cream that you have bought over the counter may contain steroids and after the application there is a steroid induced acne,which you have reffered as ""lots of pimples"". so if that is the case then you need to stop the cream. 2:You might have developed a condition called Lichen Simplex Chronicus in which the skin becomes thickend,dry and roughened due to constant rubbing and itching. At this point i think you need to see a doctor so that he can have a good look at the rash and ssoaciated factors and proceed further. The only advise i would like to give you is to apply White Petroleum Jelly at the sites regularly and take Tablet Zyrtec 10mg once a day before going to bed. thanks very much, and all the bset. ","Hi there, I am currently experience chronic, uncomfortable itchyness around my genital area. It first started with that I thought was thrush, so I got an over-the counter medicine for that. But I found the creams releaved my itchyness only periodically and stung a little when applied. As this has kept going, I have developed a rash around my pubic mound - looks like a lot of pimples / ingrown hairs which have become more and more itchy as it grows. I also have noticed that the skin becomes flaky and peels off. I have a little more discharge than usual, but havent noticed an abnormal smell." -217020,What is the black mark on one side of the tonsils?,"HiThanks for writing in.Normally wisdom teeth removal doesn't cause loosening on other tooth but if it has been extracted by wrong technique & pressure has been applied to adjacent teeth then it may lead to loosening of adjacent teeth.If you have some discharge from that tooth,it could be abscess.Go for proper investigation.Complete your course of medications.Visit your dentist for further treatment planning.RegardsDr. Neha Sumra ","Had back right wisdom tooth removed now along the gum line of my two teeth infront oglf extraction site my gum has split or loosened away from my teeth, it is painful but nit swillen the extration site does not hurt jusylt gumline by these teeth where the gum is ""loose"" is this normal? I also have white to light yellow fluid that has a bad taste from that area as well is this normal?" -156700,Suggest treatment for muscle spasms.,thanks again forsir it would be better if you can send us some clinical pics. it will help us in making diagnosis and advise you accordingly.regards ,"Hi my name is Dee and I have been suffering from a parasite that started 4 yes ago. I have just presently got a dinosis and it was wrong ( scabies) .. I have been treated five times and does nothing, I have gone to hospital with legs so swollen they were dealing. Still can not find out what it is, it changes forms from two black specs to a transparent oval shape with cream colored speck in middle. I have been keeping it under control with alcohol, baking soda and Listerine. I find it on my dogs hair and it will make my fingers tinkle when I get a lot of them on my hands. They made a crust like skin on my legs that I had no feeling, this was in beginning,but now its not as bad,but I have to constantly keep fighting them. I keep my little shi-zu cut close and wiped all the time using flea spray and baby wipes, spray bed and furniture with alcohol every night, I also use a mineral wash. Would liketo find way to end this. It has ruined my marriage and mently killing me. I have been put in hospital with liver ffailed and with the IV broke blockage in bowls, which was a punch of them and nurses flushed it before doctors seen them. They get hard as concrete when cold water is run on them, and turn to a slim with real hot water. Can you help me?" -155479,Suggest treatment for severe nerve pain in big toe,"Hi, It could be a contusion only. As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. You can also apply ice packs for faster recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I was riding my horse at a trot and she ran me into a fence. The end of which hit me hard the shin bone. It s swollen and hot, I can walk on it but I can t put weight on it for a long period of time. I get sharp pains every now and then. Since I hit it farther up (6 inches from top of the knee) I feel pain in my knee too. Should I go to the ER or wait it out?" -173824,Can a misplaced epidural cause a nerve damage?,This is a pretty common set of symptoms. There can be practically anything in the area and MRI's are done to evaluate if there is a growth (blood blisters common these are called hemangiomas) generally of normal tissue. This can be removed. There can be irritation or fracture of the area this can be addressed. Or nothing is seen. Medicines that damp down nerves like anti-epileptic medications are most commonly used. ,I have been having pain in my tailbone. I do not remember injuring it. Xrays show no fracture. It was diagnosed as tendinitis. I take Mobic and Ultram for the pain. I am unable to sit for very long. Could there be another diagnosis or treatment? -176942,What causes headaches and tingling sensation in body?,"Acute onset severe vertigo may be due to many reasons and common are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV) , acute vestibular neuronitis and less commonly posterior circulation stroke. BPPV is positional, lasting for few seconds associated with nausea or vomiting. Vestibular neuronitis is severe vertigo And associated with some viral infection. Most serious condition is posterior circulation stroke but is usually associated with additional brainstem signs and symptoms. Your case seems to be BPPV most likely if no additional symptoms are present. You need to consult neurologist if symptoms increases or persists. Hope you recover well. ","I woke up this morning, got up, and had the worst case of vertigo I ve ever had. Couldn t get my balance at all, fell back on the bed, sat up, and within a minute, it was gone. Had a couple of slight feelings of vertigo during the day, took betahistine hydrocholoride and am not quite normal yet. Should I be worried that s it s a symptom of something else?" -237434,Suggest treatment for nervousness,"Hello, Welcome to Health Care MagicIn more than 50% of patients of Parkinson's disease psychiatric symptoms like depression and anxiety are seen. The symptoms are seen due to disease itself and probably not due to medicines. Venlafaxine is a good drug for anxiety and depression but it is causing constipation. As per my opinion it should be tapered gradually over 2-4 weeks. There are other medicines specially SSRIs as Sertraline that can be used in anxiety and depression associated with Parkinson's patient. You can consult your psychiatrist to get prescription for the anxiety symptoms.Thanks ",I have Parkinson's and anxiety. Am currently on effexor er 37.5 and want to stop due to constipation side effect. I have tried multiple anti-depressants with little success. I believe the anxiety (jitters) is a result of my parkinson's meds. It only occurs after I take my medicine. Do I have to wean off the effexor? I've been on it for 2 weeks. Can you recommend a antidepressant for med induced anxiety? I need the meds unfortunately for control of my parkinson's (14 years now) -206515,What causes swollen and bleeding gums?,"Hi Dear welcome to the HCM,Deworm the child.investigate him for the anemia and its cause.Liver pathology also to be ruled out.Nutritional improvement.Iron and multivitamin supplementation.Hope the query is answered.Thanks ","Hi, I have a 3yr 9month old who is off form by 3 weeks. Has intermittent runny nose and cough which is not troublesome. The main problem is a very poor appetite for no apparent reason. no sickness or sore throat. normal bowel movements. Very irritable at times. color very pale with dark circles under eyes" -157299,What prognosis is recommended for fibromyalgia after discontinuing anti-depressants?,"Hello, It is not related to aortic calcification. If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI scan is required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",my NP didnt feel that a DX of severe abdominal aortic calcification was importtant enough to mention when this was the 4th time in a 20 months that I had been complaining that i cpould not walk more than 50 yards without doubling over. How serious is it? -29208,2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. ","Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you." -55068,What are the symptoms of pericarditis?,"All of these symptoms can be caused by hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, depression, anxiety, cancers, or viral illnesses. Therefore, the answer is not easy. I would recommend getting screened by a medical professional with blood work, EKG, and sleep study. ","Irritating bouts of fatigue. On those days I take too many naps my blood pressure can be as low at 88/48. Yes, I am an athlete--55-years-old. A workout seems to get me going, for a while. Blood pressure has always been low, but this low? And is it the reason for the naps?" -190228,"Mass in breast and other body parts, lost weight. What is going on?","Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Infectious sore throat is usually caused be a virus and resolves with pain medication along with the other modalities that were suggested. If , however, you are seeing a yellow discoloration, it may indicate a bacterial source for the pain which may require treatment with antibiotics. You may want to revisit your doctor for a reassessment. There are non infectious causes of sore throat such as post nasal drip in sinusitis, in some cases of GERD, trauma, lesions within the throat. IF the doctor reviews your throat and thinks that a course of antibiotics is necessary then the symptoms, if due to bacterial infection should resolve provided adequate antibiotics are given and there is no resistance. If you still have pain despite adequate treatment, then it would be necessary to look for other possible causes. I hope this helps ",Have had a bad sore throat over a week with lots of spider type veins around the top of my throat area. Also yellowing of same area. I m a male non smoker 50 years with history of cancer 3 years in remission. I ve had a chronic sore throat all winter. Very frustrated with Dr. who always say gargle and drink clear liquids. I don t know what else to do. I m also very fatiigued. -222043,Should I use mouth rinses daily as a routine along with brushing ?,"Hi, Sores in oral cavity or on the lip is a side effect of this drug. So dont worry it will subside. ",I was seen on Saturday for tratment of gc after a positive exposoure... I was given rocephin im (not sure the dose) but the next day I developed 2 canker sores on the inside of my bottom lip and am having some gum issues my oral heath is normal and this is a new problem could the rocephin have caused the sore gums ? -221367,"Wisdom tooth pain, taken cocodamol tablets. Help","Hello & welcome, The pain you are experiencing right now seems more likely due to sensitivity caused by teeth cleaning which you have undergone a month ago. This happens prominently in patients whose teeth are covered by large amount of plaque or even there is calculus formation on the teeth surface. In such cases, gingiva recesses from it's normal position to some what lower position due to inflammation exposing that part of the tooth which is covered with gingiva all the time. This makes the tooth more sensitive & it is most commonly seen after scaling or cleaning of the teeth specially in Lower Anterior teeth. Visit your dentist as soon as possible to evaluate the condition clinically & get appropriate treatment done accordingly. Controlled release painkillers would provide more relief as compared to other drugs. Avoid chilled or cold water or drinks as this may aggravate the pain. Use soft tooth brush. You may make the bristles more soft by dipping them in warm water for a few seconds just before brushing. Use warm water to rinse your mouth after brushing instead of cold water. Yes, Anti hypersensitivity toothpaste is also useful but its use should be for prolonged period to get complete benefit. Take care. ","I have been experience tooth/gum/jaw pain for almost two weeks now. I have good oral health, just had a cleaning about a month ago, xrays were done and no decay was found. I used a whitening tooth paste for about 3 days and it seems like that is when the pain may have started but it could be complete coincidence. I stopped using it, am now using sensodyne and have even changed my toothbrush (soft). The dull ache seems to now be more focused on my lower front teeth but does tend to travel here and there. Today I chewed a piece of gum and it actually made the pain go away for a little bit. The pain is constant. A dull ache, no sharp or shooting pain at all. My gums seems to be whiter in color also. Please help. I am taking advil and even 3 of them at a time is not making the ache go away." -232013,What does a bump on on penis indicate?,"Thanks for asking in healthcare magic forumIn short: May be your doctor is rightExplanation: Usually who ever shaves pubic hair will have a tendency to have boils because of minor scratches and infection caused by shaving. So, it might be just a boil which is healing. So, wait for some time it will heal. Please do not put hydrogen peroxide to it, it will cause harm than doin good.Now please apply oint mupirocin/soframycin over there and wait. If it does not subside then visit our doctor again. ",I have had a small hard bump right at the bottom of the shaft of try penis for about three months now. Doctor said it was from shaving but it still hadn t gone away and I ve tried to pop it several times but just blood comes out. I just out hydrogen peroxide on it and now it turned white. What do I do? -34151,What chance of getting pregnant?,sometimes there are chances that you may get pregnant while the chance is very less.few sperms may be present in preejaculte fluid. ,"Hi, i just had sex with my partner but he ddnt come inside of me but after a few hours he urinated and washed his penis with soap and we had sex for the second time around and he did come but didnt put it inside of my vagina , my question is, can i get pregnant with that situation? Is there sperm left inside of his penis even after he urinated and is sperm present in pre ejaculated fluid? Please answer thanks." -14814,Kindly advise the treatment for sensitive tooth.,Hi. Sometimes any cavity or decay is not seen clinically but there can be some infection or carious activity going on inside the tooth that can be detected in X-ray or on examination. Considering the symptoms following could be the treatment options. Filling of the tooth if there is some carious activity diagnosed internally. Varnish on the tooth if there is no carious activity seen and there is just wear off of enamel seen. Root canal treatment if carious activity inside the tooth has involved the root. ,"Hi doctor, I am having sensitivity in the upper right tooth. There is no ditch or cavity but I feel the sensitivity while eating sweets. What could be the treatment option for it?" -176100,"What causes dizziness,tingling in fingers with burning sensation on feet sole?","Hello dear, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a motor neuron disease affecting the anterior horn cells and thus destroying the muscles supplied by that neurons. It is of many types with presentation varied. As per your narration it seems to bulbar onset with more involvement of speech and deglutination.Some diseases may cause loss anterior horn cells but in majority cases it's idiopathic. You need to consult neurologist regularly who can investigate properly and advice appropriate management at different stages of disease. As of for treatment the option are limited. Jejunostomy tube for feeding, tracheostomy and home ventilation for respiratory involvement. Drug riluzole has some benefits and is recommended. Hope you found the answer helpful. God bless you and your family. Dr Neeraj Kumar Neurologist ","My mother was diagnosed with ALS 14 months ago. She is unable to speak and uses a peg to eat. My concern is that she recently started having issues with opening her mouth. She can only.open it approx. 1.5cm in the front. Her doctor at the ALS clinic prescribed muscle relaxes, but they don t seem to be working. Is this a common symptom of ALS? Could it be something other than a muscular issue?" -170551,What is the treatment for small tremors?,"Hi, CT scan is conclusive for bleeding but not conclusive of brain damage. To confirm about the severity of brain damage, an MRI is required. Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon ","This case is now focused on cardiac issues: my friend is a 69 yr old male. three months ago he started to complain about hip and back pain. He was treated only for muscular/skeletal symptoms. His condition prevented him from his regular exercise and became weaker and less mobile. about six weeks ago, a infectious disease physician diagnosed my friend with staphylococcus lugdenensis. He was placed on antibiotics. after four weeks of infusion treatments, he was not demonstrating sufficient improvement. His antibiotic was changed and it was recommended that he have spinal surgery as the MRI indicated he deposit. two weeks ago surgery was initiated to drain, deride and fuse two vertebrae. About one hour into the surgery, the patient suffered a V-Fib, was resuscitated and the operation ended. He was treated with hypothermal therapy, certain medicines, placed on a ventilator. Two days later, he was able to breath on his own, but for the first day was unresponsive. Two days after that, he was conscious and conversing with his brother, albeit weakly when he suddenly stopped and apparently passed out. The hospital staff resuscitated him, he was taken to a surgical unit and had a balloon angioplasty, He was the taken to the CCU and placed him on a ventilator, administered medications, oxygen, etc. He had a CT scan of his brain which was negative. This occurred five days ago. He has been on and off the ventilator and is able to breath on his own for short periods. Apparently, his heart output is ~25% of normal. The doctors have told the family they are not overly concerned about the low output and are treating him as necessary for fluid build ups. He has good color, but remains unconscious and unresponsive. He has underlying diabetes under control with medications and A-fib treated with cumin, which may explain why the surgeons could not place a stent into the heart. He continues to receive the antibiotics medication for his infection. He had no previous history of any cardiac events. I don t have contact with his medical team and his wife, my contact, does not have specific medical information. Since he has been my best friend since high school, I am very worried. Is it normal for this unresponsive, unconscious state to follow this confluence of events? Is the CT scan a reliable test for brain damage or bleeding? I don t understand why the heart, if it is not damaged, is underperforming so greatly. And, if the brain is not damaged, i don t understand the unresponsive state. Would you opinion include the possibility that he might sill regain consciousness? Any other comments will be appreciated." -99234,What is the lump growing on the forearm?,"Hello!Thank you for the query.You should have chest CT done. This might be hiatal hernia, some cancer, enlarged lymph nodes or even an abscess. Its hard to say without this test. Enlarged lymph nodes are very concerning symptom.Please do not wait with it. Consult thoracic surgeon and have chest CT done.Hope this will help.Regards. ","I have an egg sized lump on my left diaphragm. Tech that did xray said it was on my diaphragm between my heart and lung, it is painful around it and under it, a burning sensation. Can no longer sleep on my left side or stomach. I also have had some lymph node swelling in my neck and collarbone that comes and goes." -5762,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -244868,Do I have to take any medicine to kill stress or tension ?,"hello, you need to wait for atleast 6 months before jumping into major procedures like deep brain stimulation etc as these carry a major morbidity risk.....i would advise you to get her treated with another drug after consulting your psychiatrist about it. And allow at least 3 months for it to bring about maximum action. Also environmental rehabilitation is mandatory so she can have a better response. If still there is no improvement then the alternattive procedures can be sougth. I hope i have answered your query. Take care and wishing your daughter a faster improvement ","Antidepressent treatment (Fluextine 10 mg - 20 mg for 6 months, then Fluvoxamine 25mg - 50 mg for 3 months, then again Fluextine 20 mg - 40 mg for 2 months) resulted in very little improvement to my 13 year old daughter who is suffering from major depression for the last 1 year. Should we continue the antidepressent treatment or go for TMS, DBS, VNS or other therapies, if possible right now ?" -176629,Suggest treatment for damaged vagus nerve,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.A cervical injury causing compression of C 5 vertebra might cause significant pain and discomfort. It is important to get the affected vertebra stabilized and pressure on nerve roots decompressed. In a vertebra that is compressed, it can be stabilized by screws and plates. Please check with your doctor if your compression of C 5 vertebra requires surgical treatment.There are many nerves originating at various levels in the cervical spine and there might be irritation of nerves that requires attention.The bloating sensation, bowel discomfort, chest pain and inability to sit still might be treated with medication and this also needs to be evaluated by doing a MRI screening of whole spine. Each symptoms might be due to certain nerves getting irritated at different levels. Please do not worry. ","i have been diagnose with cervical spine injury specifically;compression fracture on c5 for five years ago.since then, i have been going through a difficult to have a deep breath,tight back,a small meal will bloat my stomach,difficult to urinate,bowel movement,chest pain and above all, difficult to sit still what is going on docs," -131117,"How to cure allergic cough, cold and itching in ears and eyes?","hi,Antihistamines like levocetrizine 5mg once at nightare usually effective at treating itching, sneezing and watery eyes, but they may not help with clearing a blocked nose..corticosteroid nasal sprays or drops instead of antihistamines if:you have persistent hay fever that does not respond to antihistaminesyour main symptom is a blocked nose...A decongestant,like oxymetazoline in the form of a nasal spray, can relieve this. Decongestants reduce the swelling of the blood vessels in your nose, which opens your nasal passage and makes breathing easier...regards ","I have hayfever and just started using cetirizine tablets, however I feel really weak and have a really red rash on both my cheeks forehead and chin but it s the worst on my cheeks with a few spots in it, the rash is very painful and blazing red like I ve been burnt." -250931,What causes pink vaginal discharge during early pregnancy?,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Pregnancy symptoms vary widely between women, and the symptoms of irregular hormones (which can also delay your period) are very similar to the symptoms of pregnancy. Women sometimes don't ovulate at the same time as usual, and other factors, such as weight changes, travel, and stress, can also make your cycle abnormal.Furthermore, in your particular case, your husband has been sterilized. And you had a pregnancy test that was negative, which is just as accurate as the ones in a doctor's office.So I think you do not have to worry about being pregnant.To be totally secure about your husband's sterility, he could get a sperm count done to make sure the vasectomy worked, if you would find that reassuring.I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.Best wishes,Dr. Brown ","My husband had a vasectomy 4 years ago for the past 2 weeks I have had pregnancy symptoms including urinating a lot, tender and enlarged breasts, feeling nauseous and now my period is 2 days late. I took a test last week it was negative. I have a slight white discharge. Could I be pregnant?" -2892,I have low vitamin B12 with high hemoglobin and high hematocrit. Is it polycythemia?,"Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You had a complaint of left side abdominal pain with a headache. Hence gastritis can be the possibility and for that antibiotic and antacid course are prescribed. Sometimes upper gastrointestinal infection can lead to poor absorption of vitamin B12 and so deficiency can occur but here your B12 value is borderline in the report. So further work up can be done at that time by measuring homocysteine and methylmalonic acid measurement for confirming B12 deficiency. Anyhow you completed the course of B12 injection so no need for measurement of homocysteine. Your stool frequency is increased and it seems to be stress-related irritable bowel syndrome (stress, anxiety lead headache as well). Yoga, meditation, and exercise will be beneficial in reducing stress. Consume more fruits and green leafy vegetables. If needed psychiatrist help can be taken. If stress and anxiety are not related then USG (ultrasound) abdomen or endoscopy like workup can be planned only if gastrointestinal symptoms worsening. In your attached CBC report values are within limits. In polycythemia (which you are suspecting) Hb is greater than 17.5, WBC count and platelets also can be high, RBC values are high and HCT is more than 55% usually. So here polycythemia is not the possibility. Repeat CBC after completing your antibiotic course. Lack of sleep, hypoglycemia, smoking, stress, irregular meal habit, migraine, etc., are some other causes for headache. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, Last week I went to the doctor for several reasons like headche, weakness, tightness and pressure in the head and body pain. He ordered some blood work and chest x-ray. Doctor told me that chest x-ray report is good and he just told I have low vitamin B12 level and I have bacteria in stomach. He prescribed me Omeprazole, Clarithromycin, and Amoxicillin and I took five shots of vitamin B12. But still, I feel tightness in the head and several headaches. My hemoglobin and hematocrit level is too high. My bowel habits is also changed. I pass stools right after eating three to four times a day. All my symptoms meet cancer. Do you think I have polycythemia or polycythemia vera? Do you want me to consult hematologists? Please give your opinion." -250425,What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?,"Hallow Dear,Your description of the lesions makes me think that you are having mites or insects affection. 1. Application of Permethrin cream locally will get rid of the mites or insects.2. Please dry your inner, in fact all your clothes in strong sunlight to kill the mites in the clothes. 3. Spray insecticides in the bedroom.4. Clip the nails short and avoid scratching. This should give you relief from the lesions. ",I am 25 weeks pregnant and found a small red sore on my left aerola and the skin was kinda peeling off and a small tiny opening is in the middle but no drainage. I put some antibiotic cream on it and in a deal the hole was gone and looks better but still a red spot. I noticed another one today on my right side with the same characteristics. It kinda burns as well. They are not lump like at all just more of a sore on the skin. Any help would be appreciated. -201412,What causes low mcv/mch and high rdw/neutrophils in blood of a child?,"DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Children diagnosed with epilepsy are at increased risk for having problems with attention and behavior. Children with epilepsy have an increased prevalence of ADHD. The ADHD could be due to the epilepsy drug. Antiepileptics associated with ADHD-like side effects include phenobarbital, gabapentin, vigabatrin and topiramate. Many studies underline the above facts.The normal ADHD treatment to be followed in this case too. You should consult a psychiatrist or your neurologist. Appraise him of the whole story and provide all those past details. He will take care of the case. Don't worry. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. ","I have baby who is 10 years old. From 2 year he was suffering from epilepsy. Now from one he is cure from epilepsy but he is very much hyperactive. In your courty have treatment for him? My son is always busy for braking any useful things and talk too much. When we visit any gathering place, he shouts and bothers every one. This is shortly my son’s information. Please inform me. I am from Bangladesh. If you suggest me I will visit your hospital" -151972,"What causes jaw bone pain, back pain and headache?","Hello, Thirteenth rib is an extra rib and is usually not needed. This can be easily used for any graft. It is a harmless structure. It is seen in less than 1% population. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon ",My daughter was born with Goldenhar Syndrome. She has had surgical repair for an ASD as well as two spinal fusions for scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis. She has a thirteenth rib. How common is the thirteenth rib and could it have anything to do with the surgeon using rib bone to fuse her spine before? She is now 33 years old. Her spinal fusions were at age 8 years and 13 years. -116878,Is it safe to take Guafinex for more than a week while suffering from COPD and allergies?,"Hi, The effects of Glycopyrolate go away within a day of stopping it. While this drug used for too much saliva secretion has many effects on related systems (stomach secretion, chemistry in many nerve systems including the bladder), it does not have long term effects. It does not have much effect on the liver. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ",WAS ONLY TRYING TO SEE IF YOU TAKE TROMODAL PHENYTOIN PHENOBARBITAL AND TOOK ONE MONTH OF GLYCOPYROLATE FOR ONE BECAUSE WAS GAVE SOMEONE ELSE PILLS BY DRUG STORE WHAT PROBLEM WILL THAT CAUSE YOU WILL IT MAKE LIVER GO BAD STOP YOU UP MAKE STOMACH HURT AND WHAT I WILL LIKE TO NO MAKE BLATTER BAD ALL SO what is terms and conditions you talking about -110423,Suggest treatment for pulmonary embolism,reasons of pain in that area can be due to -muscle pullcostochondritisresp tract infection/ pneumonitissyn pneumonic issuesrarely cardiacall these causes can be discussed with your physician and he can rule out the causes by examination and certain investigations if neededin my patients I request for a chest X-ray and an ecg and if needed an endoscopy to rule out the causes and preferably start them on some proton pump inhibitor if neededyou can disscuss he above mentioned modalities with your physician who can help you to confirm the diagnosis and to start you on certain medicines if neededthanksfeel free to ask more questions ,"I have a pain under my left breast when I cough, sneeze, or laugh. I have had this for the past 7-10 days. This pain occurred after I had a cold/URI prior to this happening. I went to see my PCP a week ago who seemed to think this could be a pulled muscle since my lungs were clear. He did prescribe tessalon perle to help with the cough. The pain is stabbing and near my heart. I have also been taking 2 tabs advil of 200mg off and on. Not seem to be helping." -222012,"Swelling & bleeding from my teeth after brushing twice a day, What would be the problem ?","Hi There, Implants are surgical procedures recommended for people with excellent general health...how is your mother's health? BP/Diabetes? cardiac/renal? why & how did she lose the tooth? Apart from the general condition,dental & oral health,amount of surrounding bone & distance from the sinus is important. For this you will need an OPG X-ray. Please contact an Implant specialist & first check out if she is eligible for an implant. There are different kinds of implants & can cost anywhere between 30 to 45 thousand. Thanks & Take care ","Hi, My mother just lost one of her front upper tooth n she is arrount 55 years old. I want to go for a permanent tooth implant for her .So please confirm what will be the approx.cost for this and which is the best hospital in Bhubaneswar, Orissa for this treatment." -198026,What causes high protein level in urine of 3 year old?,"Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that red spots on the tongue of your toddler that are sore and cause pain during eating can be due to causes like swollen and inflamed tongue papillae, viral infection causing cold sores, allergic reaction, canker sores etc..I would suggest you to continue giving Paracetamol and along with it give her cool foods that will help in reducing inflammation and pain..Sucking ice lollies can help..Give her soft diet and plenty of fluids..Avoid spicy and hard foods..In case if there is no improvement consult a Pedodontist and get her evaluated..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. ","my 3 1\2 year old has complained today about her tongue hurting, when i have looked it it covered in small redish spots all over, she has no fever is a little off her food/drink as her tongue hurts. i have given oral parcetamol, is ther anything else i can do???" -133131,How to treat whiskey mediated red patches on hips?,"Hi,This inhaler should be used as required and is safe if used accordingly. If he use more than 3times a week then another drug to prevent his symptoms to appear like montelukast or low dose steroid inhalation. If asthma protect from the allergen or irritants to prevent any symptoms to appear. Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries. Regards ","respected doctor,My son is 4.5 yrs old, he has the allergic problem, in the age of 2.5yrs he was admitted hospital for pneumonia. Now once in a 2 to 3 months he is suffering from cold & cough. Dr. suggested to take asthalin inhaller. we are using this. but is the asthalin inhaller safe for my son? how to protect him from this type of desease.regards rupak saha" -233584,What does my semen analysis report suggest?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your worries are uncalled for. Leaking during sleep is a healthy sign as it clarifies sperm production. But why? Such things happen only when you do not masturbate or engage in sex for a week or so and you are constantly aroused. Semen is produced whenever you are sexually aroused, and it leaks if you do not masturbate or engage in sex for a week or so.For not getting pregnant, you should consult a gynecologist as soon as possible and get yourself and your wife checked for any problems. It is a better option than worrying self without any known reason.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Yes. My wife and I have been trying to have a child and it has been difficult. I m concerned about my private although she s had ovarian surgery. I have errections all the time and I m constantly leaking during sleep and anytime I get excited over my wife. Is this negative? Is it an idication of low sperm count? Please help. -227858,Suggest treatment for gynecomastia,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.It would be best to ask your teacher is she has some STDs and then if there is concern, you can do STD testing. I dont think this is required at this point.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ",I am 15 years old boy and last monday i was on my school's toilet to mastrubate but when i was in the toilet my teacher come and she caught me when i was cumming......when i finished my job she licked my cum and she started to lick my dick very hard and i cummed again when she finished she ride my dick.........and now i wonder do i have something???cause she was 33 years old.........did i caught illness??? cause i loved that but after that i was ashamed and i am afraid if i have aids or something like that..... -155508,How to cure a enlarged lymph node on the left side of the neck?,"Hello, What I understand from history is, this should be related to the job profile. if you are kind of person who uses the computer more than you need to get assessed with an orthopedic for any nerve compression in the carpal tunnel. Due to carpal tunnel compression which happens mostly due to long hours and years of typing, and it needs attention. Once you confirm what the cause is then a physiotherapist will be of great help to you for the same. Also in carpal tunnel compression, these symptoms are common and need medical attention. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other queries. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",The pads of my finger tips are tender. They feel like they were slghtly burned. I thought it was from typing as it was just the two index fingers that I se to tpye that were sensitive. Now two more are somewhat sensitive. Not sure if this is a symptom for soething else and whether I need to go see my Dr. -105456,What causes unusual chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your chest tightness and pain are mostly due to untreated breast cancer. So better to start radiation treatment for your breast cancer. Once tumour size reduces, your symptoms will be definitely improve. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","on my right side of my cheast , i have pain,feels like preasure,i cant lay down ,i cant move ,i hurts constantaly,ive got breast cancer ,my doctor wants to treat it with radaiton ,ive had these problems for 1 1/2 weeks ,should i get the radaiton theropy or ?" -189852,"Remission with ovarian cancer after chemo. Intestinal gas and burping. Cleared CT, ultrasound and CA 125. Signs of cancer again?",Hi and welcome to HCM. This is something that will be found on MRI in the most people older than 50 years. This is sign of degenerative and ischemic brain processes and this is part of ageing. if you dont have any symptoms you shouldnt be worried. Usually sometimes multiple sclerosis can be suspected but this isnt indicating it. If you are afraid of pancreatic metastasis you should not be because this is very rare and different mRI findings would be seen. I sugegst to check again braun mRI in a year and see is there progression. WIsh you good health. ,"I had a MRI done in Jan of this year and then was diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma-stage 2B in Feb. I've since undergone a whipple procedure and currently going through chemotherapy. Obviously, my PC trumps my numbness and tingling, but I'm curious as to what the following results from my MRI mean. I have not followed up with my Neurologist. My question is, what does this mean, and under the circumstances, should I even bother following up with my Neuro? Thank you... This patient has multiple small nodular foci of T2 and FLAIR hyperintensity evenly scattered in the lateral and superior frontal subcortical white matter involving the superior medial frontal juxtacortical white matter. The white matter hyperintensities do not fill McDonald's revised criteria for demyelinating process disseminated in space as they spare the periventricular white matter, corpus callosum, brainstem, and posterior fossa and I think they are a manifestation of mild small vessel disease." -79211,Can swollen face and puffy eyes be due to fluid retention?,"Hi,There is a clear evidence of obstructive uropathy in your baby.If obstruction not relieved in time there may be persistent deterioration in kidney function which may not be recovered even after relieving obstruction later.So it is advisable to take opinion of pediatric nephrologist and urosurgeon and proceed for the treatment as advised. ","My Baby Named Sifat of 2 Yrs 8 months.His Right Kidney is Enlarge and Functioning Poor and Delay. I was Tested DTPA and IVU that Attached. It Was Seen Left Kidney Functioning and Right Kidney Obstruct Uropathy. My doctor Sayed Got an Operation by removing Block of Right Kidney.But my Baby Have no any Syntom,illness. He is totally OK and Normal. Its a Little Baby, What can I Do ? Pls. Advice me." -153600,What is the treatment given for impingement and rotator cuff tear?,"Hello, The swollen arm that is painful and hot can be due to an infection or a hematoma formation. The exact cause can be determined only after a direct examination and an X-ray of the area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ",I fell on impact on my wrist and I heard a slight pop and wen I was observing what is happening my arm started to swell and it is hot to the touch I have no idea if I fractured my radius or just broke it I need exact answer if I should go to the doctors or or not? -99629,Suggest treatment for lump on larynx,You need to see surgeon and have these abscesses drained.also you must do breast ultrasound to check other breadt abscesses or lumps. ,Hiii..I have a lump under my underarm lined up like in a row and a lump under my breast that's been there for about 2 months and it recently popped and now is oozin with blood and pus and a little meat....and now my left nipple has started to leak pus I'm 24 ???? -108193,What could chest pain and subsequent metallic taste in mouth indicate?,Hi thanks for asking question...Noted you have normal chest x ray...So no need for much worry.As you have runny nose associated.So you can have viral or allergic rhinitis.And it can lead to hypertrophied turbinate so difficult breathing can occur....Symptomatic management done with oxymetazoline drops and chlorpheniremine.Drink more water.Avoid smoking.Steam inhalation done....You can get your nose and larynx examination by rhinoscopy or direct laryngoscopy........for further work up.Take care.-Dr.Parth ,"I have been feeling short of breath with activities lately and worse in the past couple of days. when i take a deep breath my throat feels like its burning mildly. i have a very small cough occassionally when i deep breathe, no fever, but a consistently running nose. i went for a chest xray today and it was clear and so was an ekg." -54356,Is an IVF safe after an open heart surgery?,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that the heaviness in your chest may be related to high blood pressure. But, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests to exclude other possible causes of chest pain and uncontrolled blood pressure: - a chest X ray study- a resting ECG- complete blood count for anemia- kidney and liver function tests- thyroid hormone levels for possible dysfunction- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance- fasting glucose- blood lipid profile for dyslipidemia. A cardiac stress test is needed to exclude possible coronary artery disease. Meanwhile, I would recommend some tips to help maintain a normal blood pressure: - avoid salt and caffeine intake- perform a lot of physical activity (aerobics, walking). - try to lose some pounds if you are overweight. Stress seems to play an important role in your symptoms. Yoga and meditation may help in this regard. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","I am 55 and have been under great stress of caregiving for 3 years. My own health is deterioating. BP goes from 89/50 to 145/125. I feel awful when my bp is out of whack Last night I had the 145/125 spike after an arguement..My chest was very heavy, Pain in my L shoulder area and today woke with a dull fog and lingering headachel The heaviness in my chest waxes and wanes. At what point does it get called an emergency" -139818,What could lower back stiffness indicate after suffering a jerky motion?,Dear patient Considering your case it seems to be renal calculus. Sharp pinching or grasping pain in abdomen is better known as colicky pain caused due to movement of stone within urinary tract and muscular spasm. You need to do ultrasound of abdomen asap to assess size shape and location of calculus. Need to consult expert urologist with report. Meanwhile take Injection buscopan which is muscle relaxant and relieves colicky pain. ,"Hi, Yesterday I started having the most unusual sudden back pain in my middle back on the right side. Later the pain seemed to travel to the right side and in my abdomen. It almost felt like something was moving on my right side, and my husband believed it to be a kidney stone. When we got home I decided to just sleep it off, although every so often I would feel a pinch and it would make me gasp. Today I am having the same pinching pain on my right side, and some dull pain in back on my right side. I am not sure what it is, but can add that a month ago I had an abnormal pap, and then three days ago had a colposcopy and some biposies taken. I have abnormal bleeding and have post coital bleeding. In addition for the last three months I have become extremely fatigued, and sometimes have pain when I urinate. I had blood taken for a vitiman A count and a urine sample, not sure about the result yet as it was Friday and my Dr. has not called me yet. She said the biopsy should take two weeks! My pap a year ago came back normal. I am 28, in good shape, and have three children. Although my abnormal pap a month ago came back showing HPV 16, and 18. Please help. Why am I having this severe sharp pain in my side right now?" -58181,Is Lipikind-10 the right medicine for high blood cholesterol?,Neither. You may have some pain due to posture problem in the hospital. SED rate may be high due to some chronic disease u may have. ,"I was in the hospital for 1 week with staph aureus in the bloodline, pneumonia and they also found a heart murmur, and I was diagnosed with ASH and HOCM. I have a thickening of the heart wall in the left ventrical just under the mitral valve. I have been on 6 weeks of home infusion, cefazolin. My CRP has returned to normal but my SED rate is still up...currently 73. Am also now anemic, and current blood work showed a postiive abnormal for ANA test. My concern is the area under my left ribcage is very sore. Could that be an enlarged spleen from the staph infection?" -214473,Is it advisable to wear braces instead of RPD?,"Hello,It is possible that there are digestive factors coming into play if you are sure that your dental health is optimal. Brushing your tongue should be part of your daily hygiene as well as proper brushing flossing and rinsing. Various rinses act as disinfecting agents and have a refreshing value after all other proper dental daily care has been completed.I suggest that you assess your diet and eliminate foods that are known to be associated with odors such as garlic. I suggest you look for triggers to this condition. A routine physical with blood test is recommended if you can not achieve a satisfactory result. There are some disorders such as diabetes which can affect your breath. Do you have any discomfort with your digestive track? Do you have any inflammation in the back of your throat? Sometimes a condition known as tonsil stones can contribute.Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will be able to resolve your situation soon. ","i have been suffering bad breathe for about two years, and i dont know why? my teeth are in really good condition and there really white also. i've tried everything to try to prevent bad breathe but nothing seems to work, might the problem be my tongue or tonsils? bad breathe is starting to ruin my social life so i really need some answers. please help! I also wanted to ask should i see a doctorabout my breathe or a dentist" -10983,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -108780,"What could it be if having chest tightness, racing pulse?","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Hiatus hernia is known risk factor for GERD. This causes laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this there is gaseous distention of stomach which gives feeling of chest heaviness and bloated stomach. So better to take proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Avoid hot and spicy food, junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent symptoms. If by all these, you are not improving then you need to get done surgical repair of Hiatus hernia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I was diagnoised with a hiatal hernia three months ago. Since then i have been suffering from heaviness in the chest,also i have had a stent placed in about one and half months ago. All ekgs come back great, blood pressure is fine. still suffering from heaviness in chest,sometimes weird feelings in throat and left arm, also get light headed. stomach always feels like it is huge." -157816,What causes swelling and pain in the ankle?,"Hello, It might be due to arthritis. As of now you can try analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. You have to get an X-ray or MRI scan taken. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",Hello my name is Therese. I have been having shooting pains while walking or even stretching my ankle out. It is coming from the bone on the inside of my ankle I believed is called the Medial Malleolus. I feels like maybe there is a nerve being pinched. Very painful and is concentrated in that area. It just started about 24 hours ago. And now am having aching pain from my hip down. Most of the aching is from knee down though. I would like to know if it could be related to my degenerated disease in my lower back or another problem and what to do about it. Do I need an MRI? Or would Xray work? But xray only shows bone and if there is a nerve being pinched it wouldn t show up on an xray..... I just started a new job an am only in 3rd week of training and am not able to take a bunch of time off to get this figured out by being sent to a bunch of different doctors for them all to say there is nothing wrong. Can i just get a wheel chair? -143189,What should be done for prolonged back pain?,"Hello, I have studied your case.First possibility as per presentation of your symptoms is migraine.Migraine usually involves half part of your head and associated with nausea.Pain is severe and aggravated by triggering factors like irritant smell, travelling.Another possibility that you may be having vascular compression due to DDD.I will advise MR Angiography scan to confirm diagnosis.Some medication like analgesic [paracetemol] will reduce pain, After clinical examination, medications for migraine like sumatriptans can started consulting your doctor.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","I have had a terrible pain in the right side of my head for almost 4 months. The pain comes up from the base of my head to the right side of my head and stops right behind my right eye. I have had a cat scan, brain mri both of which showed nothing. And had an mri done on my cervical spine that shows that I have DDD. I have had 2 cervical spine surgeries in the past year and a half. My doctor is scratching his head trying to figure out how to get the pain under control. I have had 2 steroid injections that have done nothing to relieve the pain." -227472,What causes night fall and weight gain?,"Dear userWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Please understand masturbation is safe and due to masturbation penis length cannot be reduced. It is natural that when you are excited, your sperm oozes. Naturally your testicles and waist region pains if you do rough masturbation even when your body resists it. I feel that your problem is purely psychological. Please provide details. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. XXXX. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hello Doc, I am 23 year old bachelor and a virgin, I am getting married in 2 months from now, I have issues with my penis, i Started masturbating at the age of 15, it was like everyday till the age of 19, now too i masturbate at least 2-4 times a week. initially the head of my penis was pink and length was 4.5inches, now it is has gone greyish brown in colour and the length is around 4 inches, if i am fully exited or it will rise only for 3 inches and sperm oozes out, and if i masturbate continuously for 3 days then my waist region and my balls pain a lot for some 2-3hrs. doc please guide me through this issue. i dont want my wife to suffer due to this." -99171,What could be the painless mass on neck?,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some external piles. You should go for examination. If needed you can go for hemorroidectomy to remove it. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",Hi I have a pea sized grey lump on the edge of my anus If you touch it it s like a ball inside the skin but there is no pain I am just worried it s cancer bc I am only 16 it has been there for months but originally started the end of a pencil it has stopped growing though -100368,What to do for lumps on lower lip?,Hello! Welcome to HealthCareMagic.The lump can be an enlarged lymph node/ abscess/ osteoma/ sebaceous cyst..You havent mentioned about fever or any discharge from it/ consistency..Local examination will tell us the diagnosis & FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology confirms it.Treatment is accordingly.Hope this information is useful to you.Wish you healthy life.Thanks. Regards. ,I'm here to ask a question for my bf. He is age 21 height 6ft 190lbs. As of Nov. 26 he developed a strange lump on the side of his face along the jaw bone. He was also experiencing alot of neck pain that day... I really want to know what this could possibly be. -26966,I have severe pain in the entire left side of the face. Please help.,Hi. I can understand your concern. For further queries consult a dentist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ,"Hi doctor,I think my sinus infection causes pain in my teeth. The pain is relieved only when I hold an ice cube in the mouth. I have severe pain in the entire left side of the face without the ice. Please help." -69094,How to get rid of itching scars on legs?,"Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that white patch in the mouth has two possibility one is Candida infection second is C. diphtheria infection. I suspect the first one. But you can confirm the condition by doing Grams stain. Treatment regimen will be decided after the report.I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. ",My six year old is taking Amox/K Clav 400/5ML sus for suspected strep throat. The rapid test was negative but her symptoms are indicative of strep throat. She has developed white patches and what looks like blisters in her mouth. We were wondering if this could be a reaction to the medicine or if the infection was moving into her mouth? Thank you for your opinion.Dianna -157103,Suggest treatment for osteoporosis,"Hi, You should have a habit of some general conditioning exercises daily. Start with walking and increase distance gradually over days and the target is 4 km. Rest you can take any medications for pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anuj Gupta, Spine Surgeon ","My husband has been experiencing pin prick like pain over much of his body including legs arms and forehead behind his eyes. He had a burn incident about 3 months ago with 3rd degree burns on his back and buttucks and hands. He is complaining of fatigue, diarrehea and dizziness also.YYYY@YYYY His name is Jeffrey Quillen" -167056,What causes knuckle puffiness with stinging?,"hiEither way , it can be treated with aspiration or excision if it refils after aspiration or pains again.suitable coverage with antibiotics may be needed. try to rest elbow in a sling.best wishes ","I injured the bersae in my elbo on a weight machine at the gym…my bersae is inflamed, but not infected, yet fluid filled and aggravating. It s been two weeks or more. Will the fluid dissipate on its own or should I be more proactive and get it checked out and fluid drawn?" -165680,Suggest remedy for pain in arm,"kindly check your sugar and platelet levels. this is sometimes te physiological reason for the wound to not heal. also, reduce ur physical activity or I Advice u to take a proper rest to get rid of additional pressure on the healing mechanism. you can visit a close by specialist who will assess you in person and give u proper advices and care too ",This girl stabbed me and as the knife was inside my right leg in my front thigh she pulled it straight down about 6 inches long and as deep as just barely missing my artery s but cut all my muscles I got 23 stitches and staples 12 days ago but I don t understand why I m still bleeding a lot through all my dressings & bandages for and I still have staples in the stitches are dissolvable ones. I am 43 years old and I m 5 3 and I m a female -34201,Could delayed period be a sign of pregnancy?,"Hello dearI understand your concernYour period is delayed due to emergency contraceptive pill.Pill contain high progesterone and cause prolongation of second phase of the cycle.So it may cause delayed in period by 1 to 2 week.There is very less chance of the pregnancy as you took pill with in one hour of sex. It is highly effective in preventing the pregnancy. It has just 0-4% failure rate.So wait for the period to come.If period will delay by more than 2 weeks then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG test to confirm the pregnancy by consulting the gynecologist.Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.Hope this may help youContact further if follow up needed.Best regardsDr. Sagar ",Hi.. A friend of mine had intercourse on 16 th n within an hour she had that pill.. Her mensturation was supposed to start on 18 th bt its 19 th n it has not started.. Do you think she is pregnant m can she take a pregnancy test after 3 days of intercourse?? -223610,What causes erectile dysfunction?,"Hello,It could be due to a number of reasons like renal stones, inflammation / infection in testis, inguinal hernia, hydrocele or varicoceles and spermatoceles. I suggest you to visit your doctor to get tested for such illnesses and seek treatment if needed.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician ",I get mild pain in my left testis and it has been there for a long time. It becomes noticeable only on touch or if pressre of any kind is applied to the left testis or just the tissue that seems to connect it with the rest of the body; and the pain feels as if it is radiating upwards. -96707,What is the lump inside of my knee?,"Hi! thanks for posting your query on HCM!Well, this is a common clinical presentation in my clinic and as per my experience of histopathology or biopsy confirmation of lumps with pain at the nape of neck region, I must suggest few possibilities:1. a sebaceous cyst 50% possibility2. an abscess 20% possibility3. lymphatic cyst or enlarged lymph node: 20% possibility4. benign tumor or tumor-like conditions like neurofibroma 9% possibility5. parasitic cyst 1% possibilityTherefore, it should be investigated immediately and you must not neglect this but get it to some doctor forthe tests you already mentioned for confirmation of the diagnosis and to relieve your concerns!regards, ",Hi i have a lump below the joint of the had severe pain and it has eased of it started of as a pee size and developed into a large one. I had a needle into the lump to take a sample of fluid to see what is it. I am waiting on a mri scan could it be canceris they are takin procations ? -224119,What causes a rash directly under the penis?,"Hi, After completing the counselling with psychiatrist only, the medicines like antipsychotics can be prescribed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i want to quit masturbation..i dont even watch porn now,but still i ejaculate once or twice a week..Pls dont tell me that it healthy etc..just wanna completely eradicate it.is there a medicine?" -92475,How can a lump on the wrist be treated?,"Respected user , hiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Lump have different possibilities as - sebaceous cyst - lipoma - popliteal cyst - bony lesions - chronic hematoma - others * Suggested to get an ultrasound and x-ray examination to confirm the diagnosis and manage accordingly .Hope this clears your query .Welcome for further assistance .Regards . ","I have a lump on my inner thigh close to the knee that appeared during when i was 16, it grew to about the size of a dime within the first year and stayed the sames size ever since. It sometimes hurts when I jog or am in cold weather, what can this be?" -106407,Can passive smoking cause any respiratory problems in future?,"Hi and thank you for asking.During smoking time or sometimes after a person has quit smoking it might have a cough with or without phleghm.But this happens often in older persons and who have smoked for a long period of time.In these person sometimes the cough might associate with chest pain too.But in your case you are so young and i do not think that you have been smoking for such a long time.You do not have to worry about the cough it will pass.It is a normal reflex of the lungs for cleaning themselves.About the pain if it will not go away with the time maybe you have some little problems with your stomach and you should be aware of this,no alcohol,no spicy and if with this precautions the pain will persisit then you shuold see a GP.Thank youDr.JolandaPulmonologist ","Dear doctor, well i'm only 14yrs old and i have been noticing a deep change with my body system well last month i had a sickness because i decided to give up smoking the two months before i gotten sick... but in them two months later i have been coughing, having a running nose and ear aches. but in the next month after which is this month i had vommitted twice because i had been near smokers and that the smoke that they;ve been smoking well it's making me cough but now every time i cough my chest burns and it makes me cough badder and then it starts to hurt my liver. What is making having so much pain .... is it beccasue of my lungs??" -24562,I took 500 mg of Levothyroxine. Should I go to the emergency room?,"Hello. Excess thyroid hormones intake could cause life-threatening symptoms. Do you have any of the following symptoms? In case you have these symptoms, please seek medical advice in the ER. Some medications like Indral would be required. Watch out for any developing symptoms over the next 24 hours. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ","Hello doctor,I took 500 mg of Levothyroxine. Should I go to the emergency room?" -187188,Could you advise me whether I am on a intermediate or low risk based on the report?,"Since you have recently completed your treatment with chemotherapy your immune system will be weak , you will be prone for infections. Take adequate precautions. Complete the antibiotic course, get a white blood cell count test done, and consult your oncologist.The cough will slowly subside as the radiation will damage not only the disease but also your normal lung tissue. Consult your oncologist if your cough is progressively worsening and Get a CT scan of the thorax ","I was recently diagnosed with single cell lung cancer. I ve completed 30 treatments of radition and 4 treatments of chemotherapy. My last treatment of chemo was the 19th of last month, and shortly 2days later I began having extreme sinus pain and pressure. Seen my pcp and it was a sinus infection. Currently taking a atibiotic. Im concerned that the pain Im having in my lower back and shoulders has been persistant since. What is causing this. The chills are very tough at times and ongoing and I have a issue with a cough thats continuous." -197754,Suggest remedy for frequent headache in a child,"Hi,To avoid dehydration you should start oral rehydration solution 5 tea spoons for every pound of her weight. You can give a zofran injection that will stop the vomiting immediately.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ","My 1 year old has been vomiting since 7 this am. Every 30 mins. Her vomit sort of smells like poop ? Not sure if it s just a really bad smell as she s never really vomited since she was an infant she will take fluids and throws up a small amount every half hour. I have an apt for her to see the doctor this afternoon , should we go to emergency ?" -128778,Can herbal medicine reduce weight gain and breast tenderness?,"Hi, Your mother seems to be under psychological stress. She needs company,offering her sympathy & encouragement & appreciation which would raise the positivity in her life. Psychotherapy along with engagement in work of her interest would increase in life. A balanced diet, ideal lifestyle including physical work outs matching to her age & meditation would make her a satisfied person. Thanks. ","my mom is behaving differently can listen things which no one is talking, talking to god , doing all house hold things slowly ,thinking too much .. from last 3 months , i have called a sychcratist he have recomended some medicines but she is not taking , she is telling nothing is happened to me why should i will take medicines.., so homeopathy can we treat this without taking any medicines.., as she doesent like to take medicines" -75086,"Infertility, follicular study shows mature follicle, partner on fertisure. Will I conceive?",hello thank you for writing to HCM Malarone really does not cause such a dramatic drop in the sperm count You should consider doing your sperm count once more before coming to such a diagnosis If found to be low - further tests can be done to identify the cause and what treatment can be offered hope to have answered your query Dr Nandita Thakkar ,Had a sperm count which was very low and had been taking malarone approx 3 months before that. Could this affect the result? Also the count was 1.2. Million and the motility reading was OCC MOT OCC IMMOTILE - do you know why that is? Our doctor did not explain it well and we are very worried it will not be possible to conceive. Thank you so much -154406,How to treat reflux caused to fall on the butt?,"Hello, This looks to me as lumbar radiculopathy and an MRI is advised. As due to lumbar radiculopathy there might be some soft tissue injury at the spinal nerve level leading to disturbed sensation to the dermatomes and myotomes the nerve supplies. As there is the loss of sensation and pain in the lower limbs I think MRI is a must to figure out at which level what is going wrong with the soft tissue. With rest, lumbosacral brace, hot water fermentation, core stability exercises, spinal muscle strengthening exercises, hip muscle strengthening exercises, static quadriceps, static hamstring, ankle toe movement's, straight leg raise you should do well. go with low-intensity exercises. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","severe, lower back pain which radiated to left buttock, leg and foot. dull pain was intensifies during coughing, sneezing and bending. experienced muscle spasms in the leg. also experienced muscle spasms in the leg. There was mild sensory and motor loss in the left buttock and leg as well." -164363,What causes arm pain?,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.As this looks more of a ligament injury and needs a thorough examination. Also an x-ray will make us understand any bony injury if present.Undergoing physical therapy like muscle retraining will help regain the elbow movements and pain shall reduce.In my clinical experience most patients with elbow injuries respond well to physical therapy and exerciseregardsJay Indravadan Patel ","Hello, I have been playing hockey for over 45 years, I m 49. Recently I took a stick across the inside of my elbow joint. This is the best I can describe it. It has been bothering me now for at least a month. It bothers to straighten and bend my elbow. I am wearing a neoprene sleeve with no results. Any thoughts" -34802,Will she get pregnant?,"Hello, thanks for writing in.I understand your anxiety. The pull-out method is not 100% foolproof.If your partner has a 26 day cycle, it means she would be due around the 18th. A delay does not always mean a pregnancy, it can also be due to the mental anxiety, illness etc.She can test for a pregnancy using a home pregnancy kit about 4-5 days after the date of the missed period (assuming she has regular cycles).Ask her to use a morning sample preferably.If there is a doubt, better do a pelvic ultrasound the week after.Do not worry, seek a gynecologist opinion in case it is positive. All the best. ",Hello its since 11 days that we had unprotected sex on 7 may though I ejaculated outside bt m feeling tensed about this. Her last period was on 22nd April. She had vomited in these days though it had stopped now. Am very tensed and she's also. What should we do.? Can we avail pregnancy urine test at home now. Its 18 may today n she normally mensturates at 26 days interval......help us. -165754,Suggest treatment for swollen and painful tibia bone,"hiyou must visit an allergy clinic to find the cause and nature of allergy as your test do point allergic cause and some response to anti-histamine. You may observe which environment brings on or aggravates, which food is intolerable, dust or pollen atmosphere increases symptoms or not. At allergy clinic they inject antigens of known allergens and see for reactivity to determine cause of allergy.Newer anti-allrgics and cortisones are helpfulthanks ","I, female 55yo, last 2 month have periodic swellings in my neck, under chin. No pain, no itching. Blood analysis showed high CPR of 5.3 and total IGE of 380. Antihistamine treatment helps to some extend by reducing swelling, but not fully. Rast analysis came clean. Any suggestions?" -198687,Suggest remedies for a diaper rash in a toddler,"Hi.... is it common for fair skinned people for veins to be visible near the temple. This is because of the thin skin. There's nothing to worry about it, except when she has got severe headache similar to migraine. If this is not there please do not worry about the veins.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",I just noticed my 5 year old daughter has noticeable veins near her temples. She has a stuffy nose. Could this be why? Or is this something to be worried about? She is 43 inches tall and about 42-43 lbs. She has reflux but is otherwise very healthy. -153652,How to treat trigerminal neuralgia and angiaopothy?,"Hi, Leg cramps are a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles in your leg suddenly become tight and painful.It usually occurs in the calf muscles and in most cases there is no obvious cause of it If it happens sporadically then there is no need for any treatment or tests. But if this is common and affect your daily routine then some measures should be taken. In some cases, there may be predisposing conditions such can be seen in pregnancy, after exercise and certain types of medication, such as statins or in liver disease.The best way to manage this is to stretch your muscles regularly.In some cases magnesium or calcium supplements may help Have enough fluids and avoid long sitting, regulate body mass.In cases of progression or if there is no improvement, you need to see doctor, to rule out some neuropathies or vascular disorders which are much less common but should be considered if there is no improvement on these measures that I have mentioned. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon ","hi doctor goodeving, i am 59 yrs old. allmost 10 yrs iam suffering with cramps in legs. but is not every day once in while. it may not occure even months toghether. last 2 yrs i also developed knee pains. iam not asugar patient but having bp since last 4 yrs. iam taking 1 tab a day amilokind at. it is under control. recently my doctor prescribed carnisure 500 and said it is food supplementry drug. and also pur shelcal m and lornican p.will please advice me what to do" -190450,"Have had chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for breast cancer, have blocked ears. What now?","Hi, It is not clear from your question what sort of cancer she is suffering from. Hysterectomy may be done for both uterine cancer and cervix cancer ( total hysterectomy with bilateral ovary and tube removal ). The problem you have mentioned probably is a post operative complication. During operation gut handling may be the cause. As you have not mentioned on what post operative day the problem started detail explanation is a bit difficult but regular electrolyte monitoring preferably at 24 hr interval and conservative management is the best option. It will be definitely corrected. after the surgical management is over you may need adjuvant treatment depending on disease pathology so keep in touch with your gynaecologist and oncologist. take care. ","My mom is 59 and had a hysterectomy after determining that she had cancerous cells. She had begun a liquid diet and partly solid diet and was doing well (all while in patient). She started solid food in the morning and appeared to tolerate it well. that afternoon she was given potassium supplements and since then she s vomited, unable to tolerate any food, has limited intestinal sounds and we ve been told that her intestine is not awake. What can our next step be to help her recuperate?" -182859,What does migraine and vertigo after hurting the spinal cord indicate ?,"yes u can surly walk again... take arnica 200 one dose in the morning and second dose at night for three days n report.. its a homeoapthic medicine so safe,sure n faster results.. godbless.. drvigsclinic@gmail.com ",i had car accdeint i injerd the 3rd and 4th Vertebrae i can move my feet Slightly can i walk agine?? plz help me -157685,How can severe pain in the wrist be treated?,"Hi, Chemotherapy or radiation may lead to neuronal damage lead to neuropthic pain. Also taking Vitamin B12 and folic acid is useful. You can use Pregabalin or Gabapentin under your doctor advice. Capsaicin cream may also useful. Please consult your physician/neurophysician they will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist ",I have Her2+ and an 8+. I have been on chemo for 6 months. I had two separate chemo. One thy called the red devil and I don’t remember the other one. I did radiation with 30 treatments. I take 1 mg. Anastrozole every day now. I also have a port and get Herceptin every three weeks now. I got Afib during my chemo and blood clots in my right lung and left leg. So now I take Xarelto 20 mg. every night. I now have neuropathy in my fingers and toes. Is there any way to help my neuropathy? -130591,Suggest substitute for Simply One 400 for asthma,"Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. I would suggest you allergy testing for common air-borne allergens like house dust mites, molds, pollens, insect proteins, animal dander, etc. This will help you to identify the substances causing allergies to you as well as to know the measures to avoid them.2. Based on allergy testing, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which gradually works on immune system to improve allergy symptoms over a long duration. 3. For symptom control, I usually suggest my such patients levocetirizine + montelukast.4. In general, please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ",I have the dust allergy and once I get the allergy sneezing starts and flow from nose and watery eyes starts once I go into the dust Then I take allerid-d tablets and after one hour I get the relief This is very much spoiling my carrier can I get the treatment and can I get a permanent relief -3643,How to fix dry and cracked bleeding skin on hands?,"Hi. From the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) it is looking like hyperkeratotic eczema over palms. It is a kind of dermatitis and not related with any blood vessels. It can aggravate during winter seasons. Treatment includes judicious use of moisturizers and along with mild potent steroid in case of any erythema. Apply Moisturex cream on the whole palms twice to thrice daily. Apply Halovate (Habbetasol Propionate) cream, apply only on the erythematous or fissured areas if any, daily night for one month. ","Hi doctor, For about two years, I have constant problems with my hand skin. There are spots on my hand, where my skin gets extremely dry to the point where it peels, sometimes even cracks and bleeds. It regenerates quite quickly, even deeper wounds heal in three to five days. I consulted several dermatologists, here is what I was able to confirm so far: It is not a fungal or bacterial infection, it may be a blood vessel problem. Smoking tobacco seems to make symptoms more severe (more peeling and cracking), the problem occurs only in few places on my hands mainly index fingers and right thumb (please see attached photo). Cream with urea content seems to give the best effects. Barrier creams did not help, diet does not seem to have a noticeable impact on my condition. Silica, Q10 and collagen supplementation did not help. Sometimes, when my condition gets a little better and there is no dried, peeled of skin on my hands, small red dots are visible just under the skin. One of the doctors mentioned, they look like burst blood vessels. They are visible in one of the attached photos. Please suggest." -35813,"Had light period, swelling in abdomen, darker nipples. Had tubes tied. Am I pregnant?",Namaste Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Its unlikely to be due to pregnancy. No harm in getting pregnancy test done. Take care Regards ,"I HAD MY TUBES TIED 15 YEARS AGO AFTER MY SECOND SET OF TWINS WERE BORN..MY PERIODS HAVE BEEN THE BEST ALWAYS ON THE 1ST THRU THE 4TH OF THE MONTH NEVER A MISS SO REGULAR AND EASY ITS SCARY...BUT GUESS WHAT I HAD MY LAST PERIOD ON THE 1ST IT CAME AND WAS A BIT LIGHTER THAN USUALL...NOW ALL THE SUDDEN IT JUST STOPPED NO SPOTTING OR SIGN OF PINKIISH ANYTHING..,,I FEEL PREGNANT COUL I VERY WELL BE...MY STOMACH IS ENLARGING AND NIPPLES ARE DARKER IN COLOR AREIOLAS ARE MORE DEFINED EATING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT COULD I VERY WELL BE PREGNANT ..WE HOPE SO" -81422,"Had laser kidney stone removed. Have stent placed. Stinging pain, had intercourse",good daymay i ask what was the reason why you got the kidney ultrasound in the first place?prominence of the collecting system may be a normal variant or maybe a sign of low grade obstruction in the kidneys. in the absence of symptoms it may be just a normal variant and has no clinical or medical consequence. if you have symptoms like flank pain or urine abnormalities a ct scan may be in order to rule out obstruction in the kidneys.i hope i was able to answer to question and best if luck. ,"Dear Doctor Chawla, I just had the result of my kidney scan. I don't really understand what it means ""both kidneys showed prominence of the pelvi-calyiceal collecting system wich persisted after micturition (however, no hydro nephrosis)"" ""No obvious renal, ureteric or bladder calculi seen ( however a small fragmented calculi cannot be excluded)"" .Could you please explain it to me? is likely there is an infection then? will I need more investigations? what kind of treatment is advised?" -230885,What are the harmful effects of consuming semen?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Paraphimosis usually follows if the foreskin retracted during masturbation/ intercourse is not pulled back for long period leading to congestion/swelling and pain over there. So, if you are completely normal without pain/swelling then you may go for it but do remember that the prepuce should be pulled back after the act. All the best. ",After having treatment over paraphimosis after how many days a person can masturbate or have sex? As 2 days ago treatment over praphimosis was given to me... Doctor gave anesthesia and the put the penis head manually by applying pressure inside the foreskin so after how many days I can hv sex with my gf or can masturbate? -4012,How can I quit smoking?,"Hi. The decision taken is a great thing in smoking cessation. You may list the situation when you are tempted for smoking. Keep chewing gum with you. Whenever you feel to smoke, use chewing gum. You may also divert your mind by having coffee, tea, fruit juices, etc. In many countries, chewing gum (containing a small amount of nicotine) is available, which gives the same kick what we get by a cigarette. After a few days, gradually, we need to use normal chewing gum. In many countries, the herbal cigarette available, which does not contain nicotine. But, it gives the placebo effect of smoking. You may go for Yoga and meditation which gives the self-control and divert your mind more towards your profession. Body massage (with medicated oil) also helps to remove toxic substances from your body. Panchakarma of Ayurveda is another option to remove toxins from your body. Many Psychiatrists and hospitals run smoking cessation clinics. They prescribe low dose nicotine-containing chewing gum or herbal cigarette. They give counseling and practical to come out of thought of smoking. This is definitely helpful to you. Thank you. ","Hi doctor, I want to quit smoking. What should I do to quit the habit of smoking? Thank you." -2791,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -8040,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -64012,What causes sharp pain in one side of the body while recovering from pneumonia?,"HiThanks for your query at HCM.I would suggest you not to drink as you recently suffered from glandular fever.Avoid alcohol, as this could harm your liver, which may already be weakened from the infection.Take careDr Sheetal Verma ","Hi I was diagnosed with glandular fever about a month ago an since then I was slightly fatigued for about 1 week, since then I have been able to live my normal life an can do all my cardio work including push ups and intensive long distance running, however I have been informed not to play contact sport for 6 weeks which is 2 weeks from now, my mates are going out for drinks tomorrow night do you think it will be ok if I drink to seeing as my liver was slightly enlarged hence the doctor suggesting not to play sports for 6 weeks. Do u think one night will be ok to drink? Thanks" -83599,Does almond and English walnut normalise uric acid?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can continue all the medicines prescribed by your physician. Most of the cases improves even without treatment. Do an LFT(liver function test) to assess the progress. As of now drink plenty of water and take adequate bed rest. If in case of any symptoms like abdominal pain or fever do an ultrasound abdomen also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Hi All, My bother(age-27) is having liver infection, hyper thyroditis and kidney stone. he has been suggested the following medicines: PAN D(mfg:ALKM), Neo-Mercazele 10(mfg:PIRML) and Zanocin OD(mfg:RNBXY). Could you please advise me in this regard. Kindly let me know if you need additonal informations" -198447,Suggest treatment for recurring cold and cough in a child,We have to reassess his lung function to determin if he is asthmatic or no according to the severity of the attacks and rate of recurrence.but now the acute attack of fever and cough will resolve well with the antibiotic and antipyretic but if he doesnt respond to the regimen yiu have to change antibioticand the nebulizer is the treatment of choice for cough abd asthma for immediate releif of spasm ,Thank you Dr. My worry is my son who is 14 years old has a temperature of 39 when given panadol it susides to 37. H eis also takin augmentine i gram bd. He has a cough due to the dust storm in saudi arabia. He gets slight respiratory problem when exposed to dust which is relieved by ventolin nebulizer. Wll be very grateful for your expert medical advice -91867,What causes a painful lump on the foot?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You have two different problems and seems to be not related.The lumps in both armpits also called axillae for such a long time are usually due to hidradenitis suppurativa.Or can be seborrhoeic dermatitis Multiple papilomatosis.I would advise you to consult a Dermatologist for proper diagnosis and proper management.You have not detailed about urinary problems, most probably due to urinary tract infection or associated problems like stones or strictures.Consult an Urologist and get well evaluated, investigated so that a curative management may be done.Blood picture may show the cause of fatigue and get treated accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hi. I have small lumps in both my armpits for a long time now. They don’t hurt and haven’t grown or moved but have been there for at least two yrs in left and one yr in right. I also have urinary problems and extremeee fatigue. Are these sights of anything? -57272,Is low BP after a coronary angioplasty dangerous?,"HiI do not think you have to be worried too much about the total cholesterol of 270. I assume this value is the total cholesterol. Although it is high, I would be more interested to know what is LDL cholesterol. Usually the LDL target is to be maintained at less than 100. Once you find the LDL value, try non pharmacologic measures of bringing down cholesterol levels by exercise and diet. If this does not reduce you might have to start him on statin therapy (eg.atorvastatin) after consulting a physician. I would NOT worry too much on a single isolated low WBC count. Does he frequently fall sick and develop infections? If not, I doubt the lab report and would not give too much importance to it. The low WBC count values is unrelated to cholesterol values. Familial Hypercholesterolemia is hereditary cause for high cholesterol and is due to certain genetic abnormalities. This can be confirmed only by doing certain genetic tests to look for specific mutations in certain genes. Though there is a strong possibility that this could be hereditary, i dsuggest you do a complete lipid profile first. An LDL greater than 190 mg % and a total cholesterol greater than 290 mg is suggestive of a hereditary cause for elevated cholesterol in young individuals. Hope this helps.. ","My son went for his yearly physical and was told his cholesterol was too high, 270 and white count low. He is a very active 16 yr. old. Weighs about 136 stands about 5'10. He's very passionate about his sports so he doesnt put junk in his body. Im just wondering in his case if its all hereditary?" -158722,Suggest treatment for muscle twitch.,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Post burn contractures are common problem. It would have been of much help if you could just tell how much burn you sustained and what was the treatment after that. Anyways, for now I will suggest to report to your treating reconstruction surgeon for expert opinion and clinical evaluation as it could have been anything. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hi, Could you advice me the reasons for swelling and hardening of muscles??? i was treated for burns in legs some six years ago. now the part is developing swelling and severe hardening of muscles. please advice reasons for same and whom to consult.." -114271,What are the uses and side effects of morphine over respiration?,"Hello, No this is not a high dose your father is taking, it fits him well. As for the incidence of another infarction , it is very low as long as he take his aspirin regularly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ","Hi, My father is 68 and used to be a chain smoker. Recently was diagnosed with high BP Chronic infarct right basal ganglia and acute infarct bicapsulo ganglionic region. However Former didn t show any symptoms in the past but latter caused slurred speech And slight paralysis on right side .Was prescribed with deriphyllin & ecosprin 150mg BD for 2 months. It s been a month now but I guess the medicines are causing fatigue. Can u pls tell me whether this is a high dosage? Also What are chances that another infarct is caused while taking ecosprin regularly?" -19075,"My sister has swelling, cushingoid facies and proximal myopathy. Why?",Hello. I checked your sister's complete details (attachments removed to protect patient identity). For further queries consult a nephrologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/nephrologist ,"Hi doctor, My sister is 37 years old with previous 2 LSCS. She has symptoms such as swelling over whole body and face. Along with these complaints she has weakness, tiredness, cushingoid facies, proximal myopathy, palpitation, trembling of hands and amenorrhea or slight on and off spotting. She is suffering with recurrent nephrotic syndrome since 3 years. Currently she is on Tacrolimus 2.5 mg in the morning, 2 mg in the evening, Omnacortil 30 mg and Telmisartan 40 mg each once a day, Atorvastatin once at night and Calciferol twice a day weekly. I am attaching all her reports for your reference. Kindly check them and help us out. Thank you." -201560,Can childhood case of whooping cough cause wheezing in later age?,"Hi, this appears to be insect bite. In insect bite redness and itching appears at the site of insect bite which usually have a dot at centre suggestive of sting. In my opinion, you should give hydroxizine syrup 5 ml PO three times a day for 3 days. I hope this will help you. Take care. ",my almost 4 yr old daughter goes to summer camp and recently developed a white spot on her cheek with some rash around the two cheeks and mostly on her neck. she has been scratching it a lot and now they appear to be more reddish rash like. the white spot on her cheek has a reddish ring around it and seems more like a sunburn. -227290,What causes a cyst on the testicle?,"you can involve in sexual practice and of course you can have a child.because men can able to give child to women till their death unlike women.but i cant assure that your sexual speed will be the same as young ones.still you can try.kindly do meditation,avoid junk foods,have sound sleep,have gud thoughts,have gud walk.these activities improve the sexual drive. ","hi i am Jay. I am almost 60 years of age. My looks are 10 to 20 years younger. not married, but want to get married. problem is I get attracted by younger women. I have a great younger looks I am affraid that if i could satisfy them sexually at this age. my 30 to 45s were great. how could I keep up with my age now." -128602,Could taking Chanca piedra and horsetail grass cause blood clots in both legs?,"Hai syed ,Ayurveda medicine will improve height in certain age. yoga will help in height issue. As per your concern you are already 25 yrs old and BMI says less weight.all your body bones stopped growing in length wis,.because normal human bones attain skeletal maturity by the age of 20 to 24 age. so there is no further increase in your height with any line of treatment.you are already 5.3. it is in moderate height group.regarding your weight, you can increase weight initially with normal routine food habits if you are free from any systemic or hormonal imbalance.First eat protein nourished foods like Almond,cashew,channa,soyabean,peanut in your daily food intake.Add jaggery,black gram,and dal prepared with ghee. take diary product like milk,yogurt,chesse,butter etc. Add banana and tuber vegetables.you can take meat soup and meat once in three daysThis will nourish in a healthy way and gain weight.follow it for one to two month, if your weight progress is not satisfied.consult the ayurvedic doctor for proper medication.thank youhope i answered your query. ","hi doctor my age is 25 and my height is 5.3 i look like a 14,15 years old my weight is 27 kgs doctors said that ihave growth deficiency after taking a Dr. Ayurveda medicine ican improve my health can i look 25 years old.my name is syed imtiyaz ali" -178574,Suffering from trigeminal neuralgia,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms. I need some more information in order to give you a better opinion. How long do these episodes of tension last?Do you ever lose consciousness?Does it occur at rest or only when you walk?Do we have reports of MRI brain and EEG? If yes, please upload them.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","I have a condition where a few times I have experienced tension in my in my face and legs. Sometimes the situation has been so bad that my legs have been so tense and I could not walk even a short distance. I am generally healthy and exercise often. My doctor thought it could be related to iodine deficiency. I have had several tests but they have been negative, so far. I appreciate your thoughts and advice." -59538,Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate,"Hi welcome to HCM.I understand your query and concern.Pregnancy induced palpitations needs invasive intracardiac monitoring for fetal well beingI advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is pretty useful.Drugs like antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics will help.Fetal cardiac doppler is important to look for fetal condition.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.One pomegranate a day will help to keep your heart at good pace without clot formation. Consult a Cardiologist and gynecologist for further expert management.Post your further queries if any.Thank you. ","My heart has been beating oddly the last 3 days. It beats regular then it will beat really hard once then go back to normal. It does this atleast once every 5 minutes, sometimes more than that. What could this be? Yes I m a smoker, no I don t use any drugs or alcohol, I m 27, 230lbs 5ft 6in and 7 weeks pregnant with my 4th child." -149205,"How does Anemia affect platelet count, also under treatment for migraine?","Mean corpuscular volume or MCV is the average amount of space occupied by each red blood cell. Red blood cells help carry oxygen in the blood.A normal MCV is usually considered to be from 80-100.High MCV can be due to macrocytic anemia ,due to some drugs, liver disease, hypothyroidism, folic acid deficiency, liver problems and thyroid problems.RegardsDr DE ","I had a blood test done and my MCV was 104 one Dr. told me to cut back on alcohol, I had the same test run by another Dr and they asked me how much red meat I ate in my diet, when I told them very little they said that's why I had a high MCV test. A little confusing." -36521,Histroy of miscarriages due to rubella and toxoplasma. Partner also has Rubella. Chances of conceiving?,Hello Thanks for your query. There is no medicine to cure Rubella Ig G nor is any cure required. Ig G indictes past infection or immunity against rubella. Ig M indicates active infectin. If you have taken the complete course of Rovamycin ( both of you ) then there is no cause for worry. You can try to conceive a baby now. there could be other causes of miscarriages such as : 1. genetic 2. Autoimmune 3. Abnormalities in size and shape of uterus 4. Other infections. 5. hormonal imbalance. Please consult a high risk pregnancy specialist for a proper workup Take regular folic acid supplements. take care. ,hi doc im 27 years old women now i want to concive a baby but in past i had 2 miscarrige due to RUBELLA & TOXOPLASMA. TORCH TEST report is here- TOXOPLSMA IgG- 0.13TOXOPLASMA IgM- 0.27RUBELLA IgG- 3385.0 RUBELLA IgM- 0.42 CYTOMEGALO VIRUS IgG-50.0 CYTOMEGALO VIRUS IgM- 0.22 Plz doc tell me what can i do .suggest me which medcines can use to cure rubella IgG. My husband also suffers his Rubella IgG is 78.0 and CMV IgM is 11.0 -77256,Suggest treatment for bilateral renal pelvicalyceal fullness,"Hi and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.MVFE is a combination of vitamin B3,B1,B2,methycobalamin and folic acid.It's prescribed because your father has kidney failure.It can't be substituted with iron tablets (fefol or fe plus).Just try in the online sites. There're many such sites to supply medicines.Once the doctor returns,he may substitute with another medicine.Wish your dad well.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. ","my dad suffers from high creatine line problem he was suggested MVFE from MeWell Biotech, once a day in morning. buts its very difficult to get this medicine. i want substitution for the same. as my doctor is out of country please advise. will fefol/ fe plus be an option?" -152818,Suggest treatment for chronic knee & leg pain.,"Hello, Your symptoms could be related to a connective tissue disorder or arthritis. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a rheumatologist and performing some tests: - muscle enzymes (CPK) - complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation - uric acid plasma levels - ASOT titer - ANA and ANCA antibodies titer. Further tests may be needed. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","I have just gone for ablod test because mt body is painfull allover no matter what I do walk, pickup my armers to get some thing higher ,my hands and finers are painfull In fact one big pain I don t whant to live like which I have binging for the last Two weeks and thepain tablels dopn t help onlly for a wiill and It does half a job" -84552,Suggest medication for elevated SGPT levels and fatty liver syndrome,"DEAR USER,THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH HCMI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN AND YOUR URGE FOR ALCOHOLBUT I WOULD LIKE TO CLARIFY THAT THE CIRRHOSIS IS REVERSIBLE ONLY IN THE EARLY STAGEIF YOU RESTART YOUR ALCOHOL YOU MIGHT LAND UP INTO IRREVERSIBLE STAGE AND IT WILL CAUSE A MAJOR PROBLEMI SUGGEST YOU TO AVOID ALCOHOL... IF STILL YOUR URGE PERSIST TALK TO A DEADDICTION SPECIALIST OR A PSYCHIATRIST EXPERT IN DEADDICTION.. HE WILL SURELY HELP HOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS ","i have been diagnosed as early cirrhosis and iam taking medications of viboliv,udiliv300,propanalol,ismo,lora20,benalgis75, now iam feeling normals without any discomfort or appetite problem or no symptoms.Now i feel like having whiskey in moderate level,pls give me ur opinion staus." -11747,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -222536,What causes elevated blood sugar levels post tooth extraction?,"THank you for the question. first of all I would like to say that the values of 192 and 162 are random sugars , any random sugars as u are physically active , it shouldn’t bother u much but taking into ur age and dyslipidemia ( increased cholesterol) would suggest u to get a fasting and post prandial ( one and half hr after breakfast) sugars checked ",I am 63 years old. Healthy so far. I go to gym 5 days a week. 123lbbs. 5 2. Asian. I been taking cholesterol for 10 years. But. Today I went to my friend house to visit her.she has a tool to test blood sugar.but before that @breakfast I have 1 young coconut .i drank juice and eat all the coconut meat.at her house l ate some sweet rice w/ some salted meat drink a shot of vodka w/ ginseng .after that I take a blood test .my blood sugar 192. Then 10 after I take another test it down to 169. I have check up last December my health was ok.but diabetic was borderline. So my question is : do I have to get a real test for blood sugar soon.or I have to loose 3 lbs.i did gain 3 lbs in last 2 month.ribht now I m 123lbs.thxs Doctor . -21142,I had heavy bleeding and passed a grey muscle like mass. What is it?,"Hello. It is suggested that you may get a urine pregnancy test done as this fleshy mass passed could be an abortus, considering that you have been spotting throughout. If negative then, you shall need an ultrasound pelvis to check for endometrial thickness to rule out proliferative phase disorder. ","Hello doctor, I was having spotting most of the month, then heavy bleeding for two days. I then passed what looked like grey muscle and suddenly no more blood. What does that mean or what could it be?" -51724,What causes throbbing pain in heart region?,"Hello Nathalie!Welcome on HCM!Your symptoms seem to be related to agoraphobia. I would recommend consulting with a psychotherapist, which is not a real doctor and can help you deal with this fear. If the problem persists, the next step would be consulting with a psychiatrist. Hope to have been helpful!Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri ","Hi my name is Nathalie and I live in Sweden. I'll have to excuse my bad english but I'll try. I have a problem and I hate it. It ruins my life. Every time I go to school, I get panic attacks so I must go home again. I dare not go to a doctor for real. what should I do.?" -75003,Taking Clomid. Positive pregnancy test. What does a 54 HCG test result really mean?,"Dear Concerned., thanks for writing to us. Your query points towards the low quantity of semen being ejaculated by you post masturbation and not the sperm count at all. Having had masturbation pre maritally and worried with a guilt that you are getting less sperm count now is no cause for a worry at all as you have undergone a normal phase of growing up. Pls consult any reputed Laboratory in your city and give sample of your semen for Sperm count. Your choice of Masturbation or have a sex with your partner is entirely left to your choice and your partner's choice. Ejaculating more than once a day is also not a cause to worry at all. Cheer Up. Best regards, Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan. ","Hi Doctor, I have married on Feb and we are trying for baby and we are not successful. we had tests with my wife to a lady doctor and everything is good for her including her ovary . I want to check my sperm count is low. How to check it. can you suggest a good hospital or can i do it on my own. I do masturbate before marriage. is there anyproblem in that. i masturbate atleast once a day!! will that be the problem for me? please advise." -129727,What causes persistent cough and sinus congestion despite taking Tylenol?,Hello and welcome in HCMThis result mean that actually you have a low lung function.After the prove with bronchodilatators the lung volumes are relatively improved which means that you probably may benefit from their use.Your doctor will probably prescribed them.Take careDr.Jolanda ,i Just had a spirometry test with results of prebronchldilator revealing severe obstruction with fev1 of 35% of predicted or 1.18 liters. fev1/fvc ration is 51% erv is 62% oximetry is 92% . spirometry reveals severe obstruction fev1 increased from 35% to 43% and fef25-75% increased from 17% to 30%. What does all this mean? -230487,What causes overmasterbation?,"HelloYour findings may suggest phimosis.It is a surgical condition in which fore skin can't be retracted over glans penis.I suggest to go for circumcision.It is a minor operation in which foreskin is cut out and skin is tied over coronal sulcus.It is better to get rid of this condition earliest because phimosis may cause surgical emergency if it is stuck over glans penis.It may compromise distal blood supply.So,you should consult surgeon for proper management.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ","Hi, I am cercumsized (not sure on spelling) but for some time now I get a tight band nearthe head of my penis . When I have intercourse I get painful ""cuts"" or breaks in the penis skin itself and it takes about a week to get better. I was trying different techniques to enlarhe my penis (jelquing) where you exersize the area to allow more blood flow. It worked, but now that Im having these issues Im afraid it is jepordizing my relationship." -129529,Does an allergy to Penicillin persist for 50 years?,"hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.An allergic reaction to vitamin D causes the immune system to develop a defense against the supplement because of a hypersensitivity to the vitamin. The immune system reacts by creating Immunoglobulin E, or IgE antibodies, that attack the vitamin supplement, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Various other chemicals are released in the body, causing inflammation in the throat, lungs, sinuses and skin. The primary chemical that causes inflammation is histamine, a hormone that helps fight off infection.After ingesting a vitamin D supplement, hives can develop within minutes or up to two hours. Hives can occur because of too much histamine released in the skin. The rash appears as welts that appear in clusters anywhere on the body. The rash causes the skin to swell and has defined borders, although the rash can appear in any shape or size.Eczema is a chronic skin disorder where the skin is hypersensitive to various triggers, much like an allergy, according to MedlinePlus. If you experience an allergic reaction to vitamin D and you’re pre-disposed to eczema, the allergic reaction can cause an eczema flare-up. Eczema appears primarily behind the legs, arms and on the face in blisters. The rash can crack, weep and crust-over if scratched.Consult your GP for further treatments.hope this was helpful.have a healthy day. ","Looking for contraindications of vitamin D. Just read on the internet that skin issues can occur. I take vitamin D (5,000 units in winter & less in summer) along with a SSRI to fight depression. Last summer I became very allergic to UV rays. Other skin issues are occurring. Last summer I had to stop using an anti-perspirant as it caused my underarms to itch. Also, many dryer sheets cause itching. I m 68 & my skin is thinning somewhat due to age, I suppose. Can Vitamin D be causing these skin problems?" -145043,Why am I experiencing lower back pain after 6 months of my delivery ?,Hi The answer of problem you have is Surgery no medical treatment only symptomatic treatment is available but if you believe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! then do this Embrocation with Olive Oil on back & right leg before going bed Take a cup of Black tea With sugar before breakfast GOD Bless you ,"Hello Sir/Madam, I am suffering from severe lower back pain since 2 months. Background : ------------------- I took 3 weeks bed rest. The pain reduced for about a month and again the symptoms are re-occuring. Severe pain in lower back (mainly right side) and the pain is radiating to my right leg. I also experience numbness on right leg with difficulty in walking after I sit for 2 hours continuosly. I took MRI scanning and there is disc bulge in L4-L5 and L5-S1 discs which is touching the nerve roots . I was suggested to go for operation in which they will cut the bulged part of the disc. I am not for operation and am looking for non-surgical method to correct the problem. Could you please suggest me, what kind of treatment will suit me. Also the approximate cost for the treatment." -225987,How to treat painful blisters on penis?,"Hello, It can be due to superficial fungal infection at the urethral opening. As a first line management, you can apply topical antifungal after cleaning with soap and water. It symptoms persist better to consult a urologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I m a 30 year old male. Nearly a year ago now, I started developing symptoms of what I first thought was a UTI. I had a slight burning upon urination and some discomfort/itching in my urethra. I also had some discharge. I was sexually active at the time with only 1 person. Upon ending that relationship, my partner had gotten herself tested. Negative for all STDs but was diagnosed with BV(Bacterial Vaginosis). As the name suggests, she was told she couldn t have passed it on to a male partner. However, I was still showing symptoms. I decided to go in for a checkup. I gave a urine sample and was treated on the spot with a shot and one treatment of antibiotics. My tests came back negative for both gonorrhea and chlamydia. My symptoms seemed to mostly go away, but as of recently, I started to notice the skin around the opening of my urethra was red and easily irritated. Any friction, (masturbation or even occasionally rubbing up against the inside of my clothes) caused more redness and irritation. No pain during urination, no noticeable discharge. I have not had any sexual contact around a year now. I still have no idea what this could be and any suggestions/possible treatments would be helpful. I m paranoid that whatever I have could be contagious or lead to long term problems and no doctors have been able to suggest what it might be." -136761,"Burning tongue, hydrogen breath test:fructose intolerance, PCOS, following a low FODMAP diet","Welcome to HCM, I think you are developing bronchospasm same as the asthmatics suffers. Do a spirometry. You would better start, antihistaminic+mast cell stabilser combination as prophylaxis and bronchodilators + inhalational steroid combination if you are suffering it now. I can't write the medicine as it is not allowed in HCM. Anyway, here in HCM i always advise to go to a doctor before taking any medicine. Wishing you an early recovery Thanks ","Every time I get allergies , I end up wheezing and coughing, even after I ve taken allergy medicines. I ve tried Zyrtec, Claritin, Claritin D , and even a cough/cold medicines (not all at once, but on completely different days). My paternal grandfather has asthma, and my mother has had many issues with bronchitis(most likely due to smoking, but not sure). Is it very likely that I have a form of asthma myself, and If so can it be tested for even if I don t have symptoms at the time. p.s. I ve only felt like I can t breathe at all one or two times, one was induced by running. However, any time I run, I tend to lose my breath very quickly" -168263,"What causes intermittent sharp, stabbing pain in upper leg?",Hi there.You could be having pinching of the nerve in the neck but to a slipped disc. Apply hot water bottle to the painful areas. Take pain killers and muscle relaxant combination for relief. Consult your Orthopaedic surgeon for a prost diagnosis with the aid of MRI cervical spine as necessary to determine the nerve pinching ,I have been experiencing a pain in my left shoulder for about the past month. I do not remember doing anything to put it out. It radiates up into my neck and across my bone towards my neck. It does seem to be worse when I sit. Any clues? Thank you -87178,How to treat fatty liver?,"Hi and Welcome to HCM.I appreciate your concern for your daughter's illness.Since the detailed results are still awaited, the standard treatment for hepatitis C virus infection depends upon the genotype of the virus involved.Treatment for hepatitis C usually involves using a combination of the following two medicines:1. Inj. Pegylated interferon given weekly (it stimulates the immune system to attack virus)2. Antiviral Ribavirin capsule or tablet given twice daily. (It stops hepatitis C from spreading inside the body)The duration of the recommended course will depend on which genotype of the hepatitis C virus she is having.For genotype 1, a 48-week course is recommended. For all other genotypes, a course of 24 weeks will be recommended.A blood test is done at 4th and 12th weeks to check the response to treatment. If the test shows that the medications are having little effect in removing the virus, it may be recommended that treatment is stopped as further treatment may be of little use.Hope the suggestion given above could be useful in getting her treatment. ","My daughter has been diagnosed with hep c. She had liver biopsy - no cirrhosis, but fatty liver. No mass. Pathologist reports grade 3, stage 2-3. This was a general report over the phone. He said he would give her details at her appointment, which is over 2 weeks away." -198394,"What causes vomiting, diarrhea with stomach bloating and cramps?",it could be uti but her stool incontinence does not support that diagnosis. its definitely not diabetes.in your case treatment can be behavioural therapy and good bowel habits and syr lactulose 10 ml at night and high fiber diet. Good family support is a must. ,"I have an almost 5 year old girl who since last Saturday just doesn t seem quite right all the time. Last Saturday she refused to go to the bathroom when we asked her to and she ended up going 12 hours in between bathroom trips. She also said she was tired. On Thursday, she peed her pants on the way home from a errand. She then went home and told me she wasn t hungry for lunch and that she wanted to take a nap. She went to sleep and peed her pants again. By the way, daddy was gone Wed & Thurs. nights on work. On Friday, she peed and pooped her pants during her nap. She peed her pants again on Friday night. On Saturday morning she got up and started to poop her pants. I had her sit on the stool on both Friday night and Sat. morning. She did end up having a rather large bowel movement on her own in the potty on Sat. Now it s Sunday night and she peed her pants on the way home from church with her grandparents. She came straight inside and said she was tired and that she was ready for bed, but that was because she had peed her pants again. Do you think this could be a UTI? Diabetes? She says there is no pain anywhere." -32738,What is the problem in getting pregnant?,"Hi, I think you should go for some medicines and injections for growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound. When follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Also try losing some weight. It will help you in responding to the medicines. Also do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","hi..i am 32 yrs, married for 5 yrs n trying to concieve since 2 yrs, after marriage i have put more than 40kg weight and my wt is nw touched 100kg. Docs hv diagonsd me with PCOD. i am very confusd sme doctors say i shld go for injections n treatment for concieving, sme say i shld reduce wt. then try concieving naturally, its been 2yrs trying to reduce w/o much success, seems everytime i m back to square one! Plz advice me wat to do or suggest a doctor with whm i can dicuss n he may suggest me proper steps to take. Plz Plz guide me" -137724,What causes abdominal bloating and pain in the lower back?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Short term steroids and Methylcobalamin can also help. I hope this information has been helpful for you. ,"I was helping my husband move a HUGE OLD TUBE TV. The weight wasn t too bad and I was the one going backwards. Long story short, by the time we got to the garage door, my husband started to lose his grip, then he tripped over the cat carrier, forcing the TV to fly toward me and knock me on my back. Landed flat on the small of my back. I could not move enough to get to the hospital with out an ambulance. They ruled out damage to the spine, ribs or other smaller bones. BUT I have never experienced worse pain in my life, including natural child birth. They gave me Hydrocodone and Flexeril. Did absolutely nothing. I can only get out of my chair with help. HELP. Is there anything else I can take?" -252374,What are the chances that I may get pregnant?,"Hi there,,You have already tried 6 months of Clomid and 3 months of Letroze without success, and all other parameters are normal. I would advise you to consider ovulation induction using Gonadotropins followed by IUI or IVF.Usually Clomiphene is advised only for 6 months, if it doesn't work in 6 months its unlikely to give results. Letrozole is not recommended any more for ovulation induction.I would advise you to consider IVF, it will give you better success rates.Hope this helps.Regards. ","We have been TTC for last 2 years. My periods became irregular around 1.5 year back. We consulted a doctor and she found that I didn\'t ovulate normally. All other tests including blood, tube patency , ultra sound reported everything as normal. My husbands sperm count too was normal ( Vol. 3Ml, Count 90Mn/ml , Active -50%, sluggish -20,dead -30 , MOrphology - 75% normal, Ph-8.5) I am taking Glyciphase SR 500Mg(1-0-1) and Ebexid along with FA regularly. Then she put me on Clomoid 100 MG for 6 Months and then to Letroz 2.5 for the last two cycles. Though follicular study shows ovulation , I haven\'t conceived yet. She is trying Letroz for this month too If you could clarify some of my doubts , it would be a great relief 1. Prior to Clomoid induction, I haven\'t experienced any sort of Ovulation discomfort. Does that mean that I was not at all ovulating 2. My follicular study during previous cycle shows 10*8 on 13 DPO and on 15 I experienced Ovulation pain. Scan on 16 DPO confirmed ovulation. Will the egg be normal while considering the sudden growth? 3. Even after life style change and ovulation induction drugs, my cycles are not returned to the 28 day. The ovulation occurs normally on 18 th day ( except last) and my average cycle length is 33-32 days. Does it shows any sort of drug resistance? Does the egg released on 18th has any drawback while compared to the one relased on 14? We are quite frustrated , Please would you enlighten us with your suggestions" -235542,What causes hallucinations?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern towards mood symptoms. It can be explained by neurochemical imbalance mainly Dopamine, Serotonin. These can be treated by mood stabilizers like Sodium Valproate. Please consult your doctor regarding this. Thank you. ","I am trying to figure out why my boyfriend goes from being nice and normal to tempermental in thirty seconds,beligerent,paces the floor,calls me names,then an hour later tells me he loves me and he is sorry and he wont talk to me like that again,then he does it again??" -105778,Suggest treatment for pain in left rib cage,"Hey there,Is he diagnosed as hypertensive ??Then must start treatment for same.For bronchitis it goes away by it self in few weeks say one to two months. ",My step son just got out of the hospital for severe bronchitis and the doctors told him his blood pressure was high his heart rate was high and we found out that he eats fast foods every day and he does not exercise. We are very concerned for his health and want to know what can we do to get him on track slowly. -178472,Any treatment if oxygen does not reach brain after suffering heart attack?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern I guess you must have spelled wrongly or understood it wrongly, it is not ECG but this is EEG, yes with the help of EEG the epileptic seizure can be detected easily, the choice of drug is depend upon the nature of seizures and weight of child severity of disease, and the pediatrician takes the great care for this and you would be inform for that, so you need not worry about this, the treatment need to be taken for long time, care should be taken for certain things like child should not go near swimming pool fire work, hope this information helps you, have nice day. ",Hello Dr my son is 18 months old. He is diagnosed suffering from epilepsy . 1. Can epilepsy be diagnosed clearly by ECG or any other tests are required ? 2. how much Levera dose is ideal for him? 3. what timings we should use to give him this medicine? 4. Please provide other precautions that are required to take care with this medicine. -117924,What causes abdominal and urethra pain along with dark circles?,"Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thank you for posting your question.I can understand your concern.I went through the details . I can understand that you have had no sleep for the last 36 hours. The symptoms you have like abdominal pain , nausea seem to be due to the lack of sleep . It is due to the temporary disturbed circadian rhythm(biological clock).Do not worry.I would ask you to take Tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg and Tablet Domperidone 30 mg in the morning on empty stomach for 2 days.Have a good night's sleep .There is nothing to worry.You will be fit and fine.Post any other question. We will be happy to help.Have a nice day. Regards. ","I haven't gotten any sleep for the last 36 hours now i am experiencing abdominal pain,Nausea and diarrhea,also I am not sued to vomiting however I vomited earlier on this morning,is it something has to do with the lack of sleeping,and if not what could be wrong??" -111313,Suggest treatment for tightness in chest and difficulty in breathing,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, we should first rule out bronchitis in your case. Bronchitis is common after cold (viral infection) and show similar symptoms like breathing difficulty, wheezing etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is normal then anxiety is the most probable cause for your symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions, try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright. ","Hi there, for the past couple weeks i ve been having some breathing difficulties. 1) its hard to breathe through my nose, feels like its blocked but theres mucus 2) lungs sometimes feel heavy or tight . I did have a cold about a month ago and cough up a bunch of phlegm. When i breathe i can feel a rumble in the middle of my chest, sometimes it goes away. I am a smoker and i also have anxiety disorder. Ive been to the ER 3 times last year because i felt like i couldnt breathe. They gave me an ekg and xray, said everything is fine. Saw my primary doctor in May and told her about the rumbling in my chest and heavy breathing, she said my lungs sounded fine... It feels like my breathing has been getting more difficult and just wanted to ask on her for advice before going back to see a doctor. My lungs dont hurt, its easier to breathe laying down. Could this just be my anxiety?" -162346,"How to cure low back nerve damage with severe leg,ankle and toe spasms?",you have injured your lumbar vertebrae that is causing you these symptomsyou need to get and ray done of your lumbar spinewere lumbar belt till thenavoid bending movements. ,"I m a 51yr old women. Years ago I fell very hard onto cement and hurt my knees, never went to the DR. for it. Then a year ago I hurt my lumbar at work and ever since then I m not the same. MY upper legs tighten very badly when I lay down and I can not straighten my legs out. Then when I stand MY knees will not get straight and I huched over. Can you help me please DR." -51231,Is endoscopy a normal procedure?,"Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I have gone through your question. firstly an ECG is required and if itshows complete heart block (more likely) a pacemaker may beneeded.Hope to have been helpful!Wishing good health, Dr D Sunil Reddy ","Yesterday I was very dizzy, short of breath, heart rate around 35,BP 119/65. I am 51,female, overweight and have RA and Fibermyalgia. Do you know what might have caused this episode yesterday? I figure I would not feel okay today if it had been a heart attack." -242604,"Severe depression due to chronic pain. Prescribed norco, tramadol, methadone by physician now retired. Help","Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Panic disorder is a psychiatric illness and all psychiatric illnesses are medical illnesses. Gone are the days when the psychiatric illnesses were considered as non-medical illnesses.You will need a psychiatrists and urine sample will not be required for panic disorder but will be required for urinary tract infections.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy ","Is paruresis ""shy bladder"" a real diagnosable medical or psychiatric panic dysorder? My nurse practioner says its not even medical. I need a standing order so i can give a blood specimen for my Probation Officer instead of urine. He has already diagnosed it but is now taking it back. So Tricore labs wont continue doing the labs. Do I need a primary care physician or a psychiatrist? It's causing me a lot of stress. I have anxiety and panic dysorder and PTSD. I think I am protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act." -244917,I am suffering from a severe depression and i am only 18,thanks for the query. well i think everyone has felt what you have felt sometime in life it is just a vague thought of panic that sets in unfamiliar places in everyone but do not let it affect you because it can be controlled with your self confidence if you really think you cant manage consult a psychiatrist and you will feel better :) ,"I get a weird feeling in my body sometimes. Am I alone ? Ever since I can remember from age 5 till now (22) I get this weird strong feeling in me. it is way to hard to explain. but sometimes when i am around people ( like family, friends, husband or any person) I get this really weird feeling inside of me. like I just wanna run away and hide in a dark place and just be left alone. This feeling only last for a moment or so and then i feel normal. I think that is the best way to describe this odd feeling I get sometimes. Does this feeling happen to anybody else or am i alone ? No. no no! This is not anxiety attacks. It is just a weird feeling. like i feel out of place. Like i do not belong. I do not have any phobia probs. G-girl you are describing my feeling exactly the way they are. It is just like you said. I feel like im exposed and stuff as if it is an awkard moment for me. but in reality things are normal." -25286,Why should blood pressure be taken while rested?,"Hello. This is because it is a normal response to the blood pressure rise with exercise and such increments are not harmful to the body. Exercise-related blood pressure will vary with the level of exercise so we will not be able to standardize it. On the contrary, baseline blood pressure at rest predicts the future outcome and all studies are done on this basis only. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor, Why is it that you are supposed to take blood pressure when seated and rested for two to five minutes with your back supported? Is not it important to know what your blood pressure is when you are walking around and going about your day especially if that is what makes blood pressure rise? I never understood and I am really curious." -215218,Suggest treatment for difficult mouth opening after using dental night guard,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The white bubble or lump on the gums could be secondary to the tooth or gum infection. Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. If it is a tooth infection then get endodontically treated. If it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned along with a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 250mg tid for three days.The other possible cause could be a herpetic virus infection. Nothing to worry the viral infection is self limiting.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ","Hi i am 11, 3 days ago i acidelnty drank out of someone elses water bottle. Now a white bubble right under my teeth, in my gums were my teeth are hold has this 3 inch bubble. It is in pain and i cant help but poke it. I tried salt and water, orel gel, pain medichane, and pepermint. Anything else that can help?" -182362,"Head injury, subdural haematoma, blood removed, dizziness, nausea, headaches post surgery. Serious symptoms?","Hi You say it is moderate! / pain much less now - so take it easy! Do NOT worry You have not mentioned your age and gender - that may modify the decisions! If there is no pressure on the nerves or the spinal cord - you don't seem to have - there is no cause for concern You are on the right track - Physiotherapy, posture and yoga Good luck ","Hello Dr, I have been diagnosed with mild to moderate cervical spondilytis at c6/7 right more and possible left as well with mild protusion. I am too worried. I am doing physio once a week and yoga everyday. My pain is much less now. I am also trying to improve my posture at work and I need help with thsi. Can you suggest anything." -193164,Is dark red mucus like blood in an infant s stool concerning?,"Hi, It looks like she got hit in the eye. Her eyes should be examined by a physician or an ophthalmologist to rule out any foreign body in the eyes. It's better to take her to emergency and get it checked. Usually bloodshot in the eye will take 2 to 3 weeks to settle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician ",my 3 1/2 year old was running with a stick. i had repeatedly told her no running wit it and i took it away. she kept getting it out. to make the story short she now has a red blood shot eye. and its watery and all around her eye is red a blotchy. she says she can see. but im not sure if i should take her to the emergency room or just watch it for a little bit. -103692,Can smoke from a forest fire cause breathing difficulty?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of allergic asthma (cough variant) is more likely.So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also beneficial.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",I have a random but repetitive cough that continues until I cough to the point of gagging. It seems to happen in the spring. Allergy meds or meds for asthma ( temporary inhaler) have little effect. What can I find relief with as this wakes me up at night. Saw allergy doctor last year and he thought it was whooping cough. That was much more extreme at that time. It has returned this year same time and milder. It usually goes away in the summer. Help...please. I only have an allergy to certain tree pollen and dust mites. -214612,Suggest treatment for yellow brown lump on wisdom tooth extracted area,"Hello,You are suffering from the spread of infection. Take some anti-inflammatory medication at regular intervals until you can seek care. if possible, try a combination of two Advil and two Tylenol. You can be prescribed an antibiotic to control the infection spreading and decide the best treatment after a clinical diagnosis. Schedule a visit with the oral surgeon. Consider a visit to the emergency room if you have a delay in getting an appointment since you are experiencing such a high degree of pain. You may need to visit an ENT specialist if the tooth is not the source of the pain. A surgical extraction will most likely be recommended if the wisdom tooth is infected. Get the correct diagnosis as soon as possible to make the best decision and stop your infection from getting worse.Thank you for your inquiry. I hope that my suggestions are helpful and you have some relief soon. ","Hi, im in excrutiating pain. Seems like i have an impacted wisdom tooth. I have a really bad ear ache my left tonsil hurts (feels like it is) and my jaw hurts. Basically my left side. The pain is 9/10 ive never actually cried in such a long time due to pain. Would this tooth need to be removed?" -161872,What causes pain around the shoulder blade?,there is very high chance that it can be infection and so you need to go to doctor and do some blood work. If there is any suspicion and blood work shows some positive results then you need to take antibiotics as per your consultant's advise. ,"I am due to have a total shoulder replacement on May 12. At this time, my shoulder is very swollen and I ice it but the swelling continues to reappear and it is very painful. I do take pain medication but it only relieves the pain for short periods. My concern is the swelling and it is often very warm where it is swollen. Should I be worried? Could there be an infection? I have had 11 screws and a plate removed from my shoulder and it began to fall apart. There was a significant amount of arthritis that they scraped out. But right now, I am very worried about the swelling. Thank you for your time, Robin." -19531,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -112753,What causes breathing difficulty along with burning sensation in chest?,Thanks for your question on HCM. Infection is the most common cause for asthma attack or worsening asthma symptoms. So your pneumonia troubled you in asthma control.At present I advice you to get done repeat chest x ray and compare it with your previous x rays.If any worsening is there then mostly your symptoms are due to partially treated pneumonia only.Better to get done sputum culture and sensitivity to guide antibiotic therapy. If sputum is not available then go for Bronchoscopy and BAL ( Broncho Alveolar Lavage ) analysis to guide organism specific therapy. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. ,I am having shortness of breath feeling jittery and chest hurts. I have asthma and was sent to the ER last Fri where they diagnosed pneumonia I have finished all meds and been back to the doctor 2 times. Was feeling better until today. What could it be now? -79540,How to prevent kidney damage if suffering from diabetes?,Hellofirst of all you need to diagnose the cause of proteinuria and for that you should get a KIDNEY BIOPSY done ,I was diagnosed 2 yrs. ago with a chronic kidney disease called proteinuria. My last 24 hr. urine collection showed that I was losing 6 gm. of protein daily. I have been prescribed prednisone for a year and then cyclsporine the following year. Both medications did not reduce effectively my loss of protein. Are there any medications that you familiar with that have proven effective for my condition? I will be starting a new immune suppressant drug next week. -71115,Can I have a mild chickenpox after vaccine?,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,Pulmonary Tuberculosis is contagious but TB Lymphadenitis is not communicable and contagious. As he is on treatment chance of transmitting the disease to your son will be very very minimal. Extrapulmonary TB is not communicable but the treatment should be taken properly and adequately. Your child getting this disease will be very very meager. Thank you. ","Hi, my friend has just been round with her husband who after he held my 9 month old baby he told me he was having treatment for tb in his glands, his neck is a little swollen but she said he's not contagious anymore, I dont know anything about tb ,,...should I be worried?" -239208,"Can panic disorder, agoraphobia and panic attacks be due to discontinuing antidepressants?","Hi there, Thanks for writing to us, I understand that it can sometimes be incapacitating to carry out activities normally with this problem. Yes it is possible to change it. Non-pharmacological therapies can be tried to gradually bring a change in this behavior. You will be taught ways to change it. It may take a while but if you comply with your therapist well, you can change it. Contact an experienced clinical psychologist. Hope this helps, Dr A Rao ",Respected Sir I 'm 22 year old student my problem is dat I cannot talk to girls while while looking in their eyes and even my teachers have told me dat I would have to pay heavy cost for it if I am not able change my habit as otherwise I am good at organising events and taking initiatives.. Pls help me is it possible for me to change dis habit as I have been trying to change it since long.. even Meditated... but to No avail.. -96210,"How should leg lumps with swelling, inflammation and itching be treated?","Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion, it is enlarged upper cervical lymphnode. Teeth extraction is common cause for infection. And lymphnode enlargement is the earliest sign of Infection. Pain and tenderness also favour infective etiology. But better to confirm this by ultrasound examination of neck. You may need antibiotic, painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Do regular gargles with antiseptic solution like chlorhexidine for oral hygiene. Avoid hard to chew food and junk food. Don't worry, you will be alright. ","I got all 4 wisdom teeth taken out, 4 days ago. I got the normal swelling but that went away easily with ice packs. Now, after all the swelling went down I have a knot like lump on my left jaw bone that is causing extreme pain. It\ s about 2-3 inches wide and very tender. The swelling also goes down below my neck which makes my throat very sore to swallow; and it is very red and tender. I have problems chewing anything. . . I can\ t even get a bowl of soup down completely. What could this be? And is it serious?!" -13066,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -137431,i have eczema from my child hood with breathing problem also,"atopic dermatitis is very troubling both for the child and the parent, the good side of the coin is that it is self limiting in 75% of patients by end of puberty say eighteen years of age. to maintain it never let the skin go dry or parched , so moisturize it well with good moisturizers and encourage yr child to drink lots of fluids and water. ",I have a boy of 4 years old with atopic dermatisis for the last 2 years. how can i maintain this disease ? what is the future of this disease ? -25478,Are these patches behind the ear and on the back of head due to tinea capitis?,"Hello. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it is looking like tinea but not tinea capitis. It is tinea corporis (corporis - body parts) spreading on to your scalp. There is a round rash with active edges and clear center on your back of neck extending on to your scalp. I mentioned it is ""looking like"" because even seborrheic dermatitis also looks similar. Usually, seborrheic dermatitis is seen behind the ear, eyebrows, scalp, and neck sometimes. Scraping from the rash and KOH mount under the microscope is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Seborrheic dermatitis and tinea both are fungal infections but caused by different fungus. Seborrheic dermatitis is severe dandruff involving facial skin and neck in simple words. I would suggest you continue using Ketoconazole shampoo, every day to wash your scalp. Use Miconazole gel, apply over the affected area, over the neck, and behind the ears twice a day for three weeks. This helps for both the fungus. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hello doctor, Do you think I have tinea capitis? I am attaching my shaved head photograph. I am currently using Ketoconazole 2 % shampoo." -161519,"Is medial compartment narrowing common in sportspeople, and what is its prognosis?","Hi,In my opinion it may help but i recommend topical gels for my patients for such bruises or bumps. If it reappears I suggest you ask your physician for some investigations to exclude gout or any other underlying cause. Please consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.Regards,Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan ","In the past week I developed a small round bump on the lateral side of my left foot. You can actually see a raised inflammation. It is hard and feel like a swollen bone. I feels very tender and hurts like a bad bruise..... what is this caused from.... I get this periodically thoughout the year and eventually it does subside, but what it is? Would Pensaid drop help with the inflammation?" -160238,Can the swelling and soreness in shin after an injury be treated?,"hello, thank you for using healthcare magic . I read your question and understood your concern. You my hip hip arthritis may be due to childhood hip dysplasia or development dysplasia of the hip. it will cause you early arthritis of hips in young age causing you limitation of range of motion of the hips. I suggest you to do a pelvic x-ray to exclude these conditionsDr. Selmani ","I am a 29 year old female 5'7"" at 149 lbs. I cannot cross my legs do to the joint at the hips not allowing it. If I do not attempt to cross my legs I do not have pain. I can do squats with no pain. I cannot keep my knees together once they are close enough to my chest. Why? Brandee :0)" -76292,Can my sinus infection cause low sperm count ?,"Hi Jayati, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. If a Doctor has prescribed this to you, you should be taking it as directed by your Doctor and go for regular follow up. Kindly do not take any medicine without consulting a Doctor. Wish you Good Health. ",SHOULD I TAKE NOVELON DUE TABLETS TO DISOLVE A OVARIAN CYST OF 22 MM -41283,What should I do to treat hair fall?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Significant hair loss is loss of more than 100 hairs per day. If you have significant hair loss, please do consult your family physician/dermatologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",HelloI have been facing problem of hair fall since last couple of months. I never had this problem except in some seasons. These days I am applying Figaro Olive Oil...and I have changed my Shampoo to L'Oreal Paris. Could you please advise If I'm opting right way or should I consult to related doctor? -56447,How long should blood pressure medication be taken?,"Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain and give you my opinion.We talk about hypertension if we have mean values that exceeds 140/90 mmHg.Hypertension is divided in two groups: essential or idiopathic hypertension without an identifiable cause and secondary hypertension, usually in young ages, meaning that is a secondary cause of it. This cause might be a renal disease, an endocrine problem, a cardiovascular pathology.Essential hypertension is a chronic disease. It has not a definite cure, but it should be treated life long.Sometimes a lot of people does not feel anything even having high blood pressure. But sometimes, excessive blood pressure in a hypertensive crises can be manifested with headaches, blurred vision, nausea or vomiting, increased heart beats, chest pains or pressure as you describe.So, first of all i will recommend you to measure your blood pressure.If you have elevated values, meaning mean values above 140/80 mmHg than you have to treat it. If you leave your blood pressure untreated it slowly modify the heart.If I was your treating doctor i will recommend a full cardiac check up with blood test analyze, a electrocardioram, echo-cardiography, a pressure and rhythm holter monitoring. Only after this we can be able to judge to start a medication or not for high blood pressure and heart rates.In mean time avoid excessive salt intake, caffeine products, energy drinks.They rise your blood pressure and your heart frequencies.Hope I was helpful. Wish you good health.Best regards. ",Hi I have had a blood pressure check with a home machine which gave a high reading and a feeling of pressure under the stern ham also my heart rate is high but thisMay be that I am worried in case I have a heart problem. The pressure has come and gone for around4 months -56444,Is the Zoloft the cause of the increased PACs?,"Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and i totally understand your concern. But you should not worry.These skipped beats have to do with some electrical issues in the heart. Some electrical impulses that generate in a part of the heart different from normal sinusal rhythm cause a premature heart contraction that you feel like a skipped beat, because its not a normal one.When you experience a skipped beat it is normal to feel the palpitation, a discomfort, difficulties in breathing deeply.This extra-sistolik beats generally are followed by a pause till the next normal heart contraction. If this are not frequent, in Young and normal heart, it is nothing to worry about.There are different factors that might cause this skipped beats like emotional stress, excessive coffee consumption , coca-cola or energy drinks, so you have to avoid them.Pathology like anemia or hyperthyroidism might be other causes. So, if I was your treating doctor i would say that you have nothing to worry if this happen once a wile, its normal. But if they begin to bother you and interfere in your live we can decide to do some examinations like a blood analyze, your thyroid hormones, an electrocardiogram, echo-cardiography and of course a holter rhythm monitoring to have a full view of your rhythm and the extra-sistolik beat frequencies. Only than we can decide what we should do.Hope I was helpful. Best regards. ","It literally feels like my heart is skipping a beat. Is this normal or should I be worried? Several (3-4) times a day it feels like my heart is skipping a beat. Sort of hard to describe, but I can feel it through my chest like a small *thud*. At the same moment I lose my breath. It only last 1-2..." -164694,What causes arm and shoulder pain while having metal plate/screws?,"Hi,Thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As your muscles are weak and do not have much strength, ofcourse steroid can help build the muscle fibres in the muscular system, but understanding that what actually is your muscular strength weakness root cause will help further for the choice of medicinal treatment.Undergoing physical therapy in muscular dystrophy helps majority of patients to regain the strength and physical abilities to ensure the good health.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","I have severe muscle weakness due to multiple system atrophy. Previously known as Dry Shagers. Would steroids be a possible treatment for building some muscle strength? I know this not a cure, I am looking for something to help during my downward cycle. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank You, Loren" -9224,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -251490,Are suprefact injections recommended before IUI results?,"Hello,I have gone through the query and understood your concern. Any antibiotic or antibacterial agent can affect the performance of an oral contraceptive pill and cause failures. This may be applicable to the anti-malarial preparations also. Yet, I do not think you could be pregnant since you had the intercourse after your expected period. Home pregnancy tests read well when performed 3-7 days after a missed period and not earlier. You should get a blood test done to exclude/confirm pregnancy before you decide whether to continue with the pill. Hope this helps. ","Hi, I have been on microgynon 30 for a number of years. Have just got back from Kenya and have been taking malarone. I was on my pill break and due to come on Friday, am regular as clockwork and have still not come on. Due to start taking pill again tonight. Did not have sex in the 2 weeks I was away as bf not with me. Came back tues night and had sex with condom but it split. Have a done a pragnancy test which was negative. Do I take my pill as normal tonight or wait for period. Also what are chances of being pregnant? Thanks, Vikki" -57374,What are the immediate risks of low diastolic?,"Hi,It is quite individual. If you are not overweight, follow healthy lifestyle, you have good chances of favourable prognosis.We have patients with bypass, who live more than 20 years after bypass and doing quite well.The main goal is try to slow down the progression of atherosclerosis as much as it is possible. It is done with medications and lifestyle changes.If you have good results in these two areas, have no heart failure and no angina, then you have good chances.Hope I could help youWishing you good healthIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, ","Hi, I am a 55 year old woman who had triple bypass when I was 47 years old. Family history of heart disease on my mother's side, so I feel lucky to be alive after the heart attack. I know how long the Dr. say the bypass lasts...10 to 15 years. My question is what is the life expectancy for someone with triple bypass? Are there statistics that predict how long I can live given the fact that I am not overweight, eat well, don't smoke, drink, exercise regularly, etc?" -71846,How can infertility due to irregular periods be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I think it will not harm anything. So, don't worry about it. Continue duphaston as prescribed by your doctor. Do a urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy after course of duphaston. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Khushboo Priya ",I took letrozole for ovulation and cycle 13 my follicle size was 20 mm and got hcg on same day and she prescribed to take duphaston after 2 days of hcg my question is unfortunately I took a dhuphaston tablet on the same day of hcg is it harms my ovulation pls help to come out from this :( -95581,What causes swelling on the armpit with history of TB lymphadenitis?,"HI,Dear.Very Good NOON from India.Thanks for your query.I understand your concerns.I studied your query in depth.Need more information to comment on.-I would advise you not to worry still.In my opinion -the hiatus lump on back of neck -post car accident-is the cause for your-Erythromelalgia- and is causing cervical- sympathetic chain-symptoms leading to Erythromelalgia in legs and feet.-Hiatus lump on back of neck -is mostly - lump at the Thorasic Outlet Hiatus, and that causes the sympathetic- ganglion- lump which got irritated by the car injury to head /neck and shoulder and has lead to the Erytrhomelalgia in feet.-Treatment would be-a-Test for the Fabrys disease-to rule out its association with Erythromelalgia , by skin biopsy for the-Gl3 vascular load,USG study for Liver fatty deposits-b-Tb-gabapentine/ parabelin -for treating the neuropathic effects -c-Tb-Vit-b-12 suplmenting doses.-d-Tb-serropetidase-for long with-e- Tb Steroids -if no diabetes- to reduce the traumatic inflammatory damage from the hiatus lump -which is-causing sympathetic chain compression symptoms due to the TOS(Thorasic Outlet Syndrome)-compression syndrome post-car accident head/shoulder/ neck injury.-Ortho surgeon with NeuroSurgeon and Radio-logist-team- with FDG PET scan MRI/CAT scan studies would pinpoint treatment and prognosis in your case.-Hope this relieves your worry-some query. Wellcome for anymore queries in time to come.Have a Good Day. ","Hi, I had a car accident 9 months ago and have had pain in my neck, shoulder and back since. I saw a orthopedic surgeon today who said I have a hiatus lump on the back of my neck among other injuries. I have absolutely no idea what a hiatus lump is so would be grateful for any information. I am 36, 5ft 1 and weigh 7 st 11 lbs. I have a condition called Erythromelalgia which affects my legs and feet. Thanks" -126578,Treatment for acute nephrology pancreatic attack,"HI well come to HCM. This kind of pain could be either due to musculo skeltal, or some respiratory involvement like pneumonia, pleural effusion, empyma, and times splenic abscess, rarely due to acute gastritis. If you do not have any symptoms other than pain more likely to be musculo skeltal pain. Need not worry foe this take some pain killer will dis appear on its own. If not consult your doctor. Thanks ","I'm feeling pain in my lower chest/upper abdomen ...it hurts more when I take a deep breath and the pain seems to shoot from the front to my back as I take a deep breath and hurts more as I take the breath. To be more specific, the pain is about a pen's length down from my left nipple. What could this be ?" -255388,Is spotting normal after intake of ginet-84?,"Hi,Your doctor must have prescribed Diane to treat acne and hirsutism associated with PCOD. Diane contains ingredients similar in action to hormonal birth control pill. Cyproterone acetate contained in it is a progesterone derivative and ethinylestradiol present in it is a synthetic estrogen. So this tablet is also a effective combined hormonal contraceptive. It is as effective as any other combined hormonal pill. Therefore if you have been using this pill correctly as per the instructions there is no need to use emergency contraception.However there is a very small possibility of method failure as in birth control pill. So if your periods get delayed get a pregnancy test done. I advise you to use barrier method of contraception like condom along with Diane to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases.I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further queries do contact me through healthcare magic ",hye ....i am on a treatment for pcod and i hv been taking Diane 35(CYPROTERONE ACETATE AND ETHINYLESTRADIOL TAB) its my 15th day of my musttrual cycle.. and yesterday i had intercourse without using any protection.. do u think i should go for an emergency contraceptive pill today..?? -130832,Suggest cure for red and sensitive spot after applying latex free bandage,"Hi, uniphylline is a anticholinergic drug which is a bronchodilator used in asthma but has many side effects. If you are having poor control over asthma by it then there are many other group of drugs like adrenergic drugs,steriods with lesser side effects and good effects to relieve asthmatic attacks in all formulations.U consult pulmonologist to change the treatment.Don't worry u will be fine. ",Hi i have been prescribed uniphyllin 200mg for poorly controll over my astma also im on singulaair 10mg and seretide 500 i have a boy of 4 now but and what more and it not happen for 3 to 4years now iv been c heck at the dotter they done blood test and they said they were fine so im wondering if any of the astma med make a diff ie stroid ? -9025,I have a strange sensation in my upper chest and throat. Should I be worried?,Hi. Revert back with the answers for the above questions to a medical gastroenterologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male. I do not smoke or drink. My weight is 185 lbs and height is 6'2"". For the past few days, I have been experiencing something new. All of a sudden while lying down, I have experienced a sensation in my upper chest and throat that can only be described as a menthol cooling sensation. It is not painful, but rather a very strange sensation. I thought immediately it was some acid reflux or heartburn (never had either before). So, I tried liquid Gaviscon, fast acting liquid and it did nothing to alleviate it. As the night went on it was not as intense. Again this morning as the time passed, the feeling started to intensify back to how it was yesterday. It is located in my upper chest and lower throat. I have a history of really severe chronic constipation, bloating and gas problem. My diet lacks fiber. But, I have never had an issue with heartburn. I have experienced chronic back pain for several months and the urologist ruled out kidney issues, thinking it was constipation related. Could this all be related? Is there any remedy for this feeling? Should I be worried? Please help." -80519,"Severe lower back pain, swelling, hardness in muscle tissue. Can it be muscle tear or kidney pain?",Hi Thanks for writing on HCM.I suggest you to consult a urologist for further advice.Hope this helps. ,"Hi I have been diagnoised with UPJ (Congenital probably) Obstruction and also my left kidney is doing 20 per cent of work, right kidney 80 per cent of work. Urologist said we could either monitor 3, 6, 9 months with renal scans , or have surgery- Pyeloplasty Surgery. My left kidney is not filtering my waste quickly enough or as much as it should be. I had a stent inadverdently left in my kidney for 17 months, and then I had incontenance problems, blood in urine, back pains, stomach pains & fever. I have retained the services of a 2nd urologist for a second opinion. My real question is... is this a diagnosis/surgery for a urologist or for a nephrologist, since my kidney is messed up?!" -119559,Suggest medication for severe abdominal pain and vomiting,"Hi.Thanks for your query. History of a stone in the kidney and the procedure performed understood.First of all you should get a confirmation of the diagnosis, get the exact size of the stone to decided which route will be OK for its removal if present.How big is it?Since when it has got impacted ? Also you have to undergo the tests for :BloodUrine - routine and microscopy, culture and sensitivity. UltrasonographyC T Scan and intravenous Pyelography .The reports will decide whether you need a Surgery or other methods of its removal. ","good morning sir , i am shariq .... sir 6 month before i did check up and doctor said i have a stone in my kidny....and they operated it by injection .... but now again im feeling pain on my left side of stomach.. sir i dont want to go for surgery....plz plz give me some suggestion......" -197726,What causes fever and throat infection?,"Hi,As per your complain red bumps around the mouth, if occurred after taking Amoxil that is an antibiotic, the it can be due to allergic reaction to the antibiotic. However fluid filled blisters can also be due to Herpes virus infection causing cold sores. So in order to confirm you should consult a Pediatrician and get a thorough examination done and if needed a blood test can also be done to rule out the exact cause and will be treated accordingly.In case if it is due to allergic reaction then Pediatrician can change the antibiotic and advise anti allergics like benadryl for relief. In case of viral infection antiviral medications like Acyclovir oral as well as topical can be advised.Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora ",My 1 and half year old has bronchitis and is taking amoxil three times a day now he is breaking out with red bumps around his mouth one bump looks like a clear blister ready to pop. What is it? Should i be concerned about allergic reaction to medication? -100880,What causes lump and itching in PICC line removed site?,"Hi,These are the symptoms of a pilonidal sinus. This is a small hole or tunnel in the skin. It usually develops in the cleft of the buttocks where the buttocks separate. When it becomes inflamed, it will cause pain. There is a risk it may become infected leading to an abscess. In your case, it is inflamed. I suggest you keep the area clean and dry. Take daily salt baths. Keep the area free of hair by shaving. If it becomes infected then antibiotics would be the first line of management. If this is unsuccessful then surgical removal of the infected area would be advisable. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger ","There's a swollen lump at the tip of my but crack its not on my butt its actually inside of my butt just where the crack starts and its swelling but there's no pus or blood and no boil. It hurts to sit, walk, and lay down on my back. What is it and what are the symptoms and ways to get rid of it?" -239541,Suggest management of extreme emotional changes,"I appreciate your concern and asking on health care magic.Pregnancy is a stressful period and can aggravate already existing mental problems. As you mentioned she is on antidepressants, the symptoms can range from low mood, irritability ,weeping spells, decreased energy in body, difficulty coping routine, social withdrawal, decreased interest in life to high risk behaviour such as thoughts of self harm and suicide. I hope you find it helpful. ","A family member suffers abandonment and psycho neurotic problems. Presently, she is pregnantand is on minimal antidepressant, etc. medication. Please let us know some behavioral changes that could be expected. We have noticed several, but would like your professional input. Thank you" -53453,"What causes faster heart beat, nausea and sweating?","Hi,Yes, certainly it indicates that person is at a higher risk of heart disease. So you do yearly work up which is negative. So continue with test like Lipid profile, sugars, ecg. Also you can get one treadmill test done. Be vigilant for heart symptoms like chest, back or arm pain or heaviness, sweating, upper abdominal pain, even acidity symptoms. Rush to hospital in case of such problems. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, and avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ","I have a pronounced line on my ear lobe running at a slant from the top of my ear lobe to the bottom of the lobe. I always thought it was from my ear being pierced but now worry that is a sign of heart disease. My age is 64 years, weight 123 pounds and height 5'1"". I have a good medical history and I am not on any meds and have a good physical and blood work every year." -118251,What causes right lower abdominal pain with liver enzyme levels high?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Yes, understood your problems. The pains and feeling of the small lump in the left testicle is suggestive of epididymitis or a cyst which got twisted. This causes referred pain to the lower abdomen. I would advise you the following. -First of all get an ultrasonography and Color Doppler examination to get a possible diagnosis.Secondly, consult an Urologist. The further treatment will depend upon the results. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I'm 21 years of age I woke up one morning with my like nut soar. The pain comes an goes,but when I starts to hurt I can sometimes feel the soarness in my left lower side of my stomach. I have to sorda cuff them to make them feel a little better. The inside of the sack feels like I have a bump or a lump. I have sex about twice a week.at first I thought I gave myself blue balls but the lump thing makes me nervous. Hopefully I explained well enough to understand thanks." -172487,"What causes radiating pain in the neck, shoulder and upper arm?",Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. AC Malformations you can have tingling neck pain and problems with neck and back pain. The mean age that this takes place is at 34 years old. Now the leg numbness could come from compression onto the dorsal column before the fibers get to the brain by the actual malformation itself. This would be a symptomatic AC. I would see a neurosurgeon for this one. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I have arnold chari malformation1 ...5mm and it has not change in 2 years but now I am having vertigo numbness arms and neck pain and weakness in legs and arms and pain and hearing lass at times and buzzing in ears ,also was told I have scaring alot in the frontal lobe" -29304,My wife is having pain on the belly button. What course of action has to be taken?,Hi. Thank you for explaining the entire history. For further information consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist ,"Hi doctor, My wife is having pain on the belly button. She feels this pain for the last five to seven days. The pain is sharp when she put her finger and touch the belly button. I need your opinion on the following. What could be the problem? What course of action has to be taken? Which speciality doctor to be consulted for this pain? My wife's age is 36. She has delivered two babies under normal delivery and had family planning operation five years before. Her health status and period dates are normal as per cycle." -50039,Is Aspirin advisable for elevation in the BP level despite taking Losartan?,"Hello,If you are hypertensive patient then it is ruled that you need to stick to the single molecule if it suits to you, it can not be changed by itself (By patient) but physician taking the decision, if you have some symptoms that might not be due to the anti-hypertensive drug but you have to inform your doctor, You have not given any information no age no gender, you have talked about the side effects but did not mention it, as long as the anti-hypertensive drugs are concern it start working very fast, you have not even given the blood pressure reading, with such little information difficult to say or comment or advise in proper way, I could only say that you discuss it with your physician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Husain ",I was previously taking Labetalol 100 mg twice a day and has just changed to metoprolol succinate ER today. It seemed like the Labetalol worked better at controlling my bp but I do have a lot of side effects with it. How long does it take for metoprolol to work? Should it take several days to get into my system and work better at lowering my bp? -49319,Why does a cardiologist ask to stop Pletal intake?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that after 10 years of pacemaker implant you need frequent monitoring to keep a check on battery life. Kindly consult your pacemaker service provider and your cardiologist regarding this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"My pacemaker battery is low..on my 10th year..of my second one..and she said it will pace 100% for 3 mos,via a phone check today. Made appt to go in house for check on Mar 2 and sched a new pacemaker....take it easy cause it is pacing 65 and won t go any higher..so is there any chance it may just quit??" -156726,"Why do I have pain in my stomach, back and rib cage?","Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Most probably it is due to neuropathic causes. A detailed evaluation including MRI and nerve conduction study are required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I am a 38 year old male. I am having mild to moderate pain in my thigh. Deep in nature but the thigh can also be sensitive to the touch. There is no swelling or visible deformity. I have left side pain and numbness that comes and goes down in my neck, though my arm to my finger and at times in my chest. I am also having muscle twitching in my calves and thighs, rarely but sometimes the twitching comes above the waist to my forearms or face. My blood work is good with no abnormalities. I have had a clear MRI of the brain and a clear cardiac stress test. I am scheduled with a Rheumatologist within the next month, however, I welcome your opinion. Thank you." -130553,Will Hydromet syrup treat asthma and coughing problems?,"Hi,Itchy rashes over skin could be due to eczema,allergic hives,atopic dermatitis, tinea corporis etc.The important thing is to diagnose first rather than treatment.You can go to skin specialist for detailed history of your father and inspection of rashes to have a clear diagnosis.You might require topical corticosteroid like beclomethasone, clobetasol or mometasome with antifungal cream like miconazole or itraconazole with antihistamines orally to reduce itchin .Some time oral antifungal once dosage with prednisolone are also effective.So,you must take him to the doctor. ","My father, aged 87 years, is now suffering with skin rashes and he cannot control the itching. He has developed this problem since last two months. He is however not willing to go to a hospital or visit a dermatologist. What kind of safe medication can be given to him?" -201019,Suggest treatment for hypernasal voice,They could relapse mam..chances are there for relapse of infectious mononucleosis..it is self limiting..just supportive treatment like iv fluids required ,"Is it possible for a child to get glandular fever twice? My son had it at 7 and now at 12 he has been sick for three weeks, intitally with flu like symptoms but now extreme lethargy and complaining of dizziness. His doctor said it was most likely a virus because we are in the middle of flu season. But three weeks is an awfully long time and he has not been able to attend school for any more than 2 hours at a time? He is an active boy, but tires naturally very easily. I describe him like a full tank at the beginning of the day and he is running on empty by 2pm. Always. He has an autism spectrum disorder (mild). He had blood tests this morning for glandular - but if if EBV stays in your system for life, how can they tell if a relapse? What else could they test for?" -13513,Nose bleeding-what could be the major cause?,"Hi. From the medical history of your child, I can understand that she is having bleeding manifestations with normal CBC (complete blood count) and coagulation workup. I would like to know about the below-mentioned questions, The most common bleeding disorder is a condition known as Von Willebrand disease. I think she needs to be checked for it and the other condition which needs to be evaluated is platelet dysfunction. Investigations suggested are, ","Hi doctor,My daughter is 9 years old. She gets nose bleeding once in few months and also gum bleeding. She complains about occasional back pain, stomach burning, and hip pain too. My family physician has written down a series of tests and asked me to get opinions from a hematologist, gastroenterologist, and an orthopedic doctor respectively." -153740,Is gastric sleeve surgery safe for lymphedema?,"Hello, It could be a contusion, the fracture is unlikely as you will experience severe pain if there is a fracture. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. An X-ray is required to rule out a fracture. If there is diagnostic confusion, an MRI may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My 87year old mother was walking down slight ramp her knee gave a and turned. Sharp pain, with help after a few minutes we walked tighter to car. She has pain from hip to foot. Ankle sore slight swelling. Right knee has golf ball size swelling below and to the right of knee cap. Pain goes down toward shin bone. We iced, she has taken over counter napersin /alieve. She is in bed now, cold pack resting on towel around back of knee area. What do I need to be watching for?" -175519,Suggest treatment for pain in shin area and ankle,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and swelling on feet and ankles . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , hypertension , vitamin B12 deficiency , kidney disease or venous insufficiency . There can be other problems also like compressed nerve or injury. Keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , lower your salt consumption and keep your legs elevated while lying down .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and nerve conduction test . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for cardiac problem or nephrologist for kidney problemHope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","I have been experiencing burning and numbness sensations kn the front half of my feet. Now they are swelling on top of the feet, on ip to my ankles. I have had a vascular test as well as a nerve conducting test. I was told I have a mild case of peripheral neuropathy. The swelling has begun since the diagnosis, causing me to question the diagnosis. Can you help me with your insights?" -210330,Suggest treatment for appetite loss with cold and cough in a child,"Thanks for posting your query. It would have really been helpful if I could put my hands on her abdomen and examine for myself but that would not be possible. A common cause for such pain is gastritis. Try giving her small but frequent meals and see. You may also give tablets like Lanzol Junior (lansoprazole). Giving decolic might help in reducting the pain transiently. You may also try avoiding wheat based and lactose based products and see if it makes a difference.I hope that with the above information, you can handle things better. If things do not return to normal, I insist that you visit a doctor. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any. ",my 4 yr old daughter has been complaining of on and off stomach pain under belly button....she has thrown up (barely a mouthful) twice this week. she has frequent urge to poop but then doesnt (however she is still pooping regularly) if that makes sense -60961,"Is Maxtra or Montair-Lc Kid Syrup suitable for cold, cough and phlegm?","Hi,I would like to know more about these pimples. Are they tender, do you have swollen inguinal lymph nodes etc. They look like some STD caused pimple, but I need to know more about your sexual history.So I recommend you to see a dermatologist or an infectionist. They will help you to find the right treatment for your condition.Wish you good health!Manoku Eni M.D. ","I ve had this genital breakout for over a week now and it keeps getting worse. It started with one or two pimples that I popped and then looked like crater sores. One started on my groin and the other under my penis. It then grew to my foreskin and they were also pimples, that turned into scabs (haven t healed yet) it then spread to my groin and now I ve noticed 2 clusters of clear bumps, one has developed a greyish layer over them. I have no symptoms and the outbreak hasn t bothered me." -4687,"Can thyroid problem cause tingling, burning and numbness?","Hi. There are two issues involved, thyroid problem and the other one is if you ​have MS. About thyroid, you are taking 100 mcg (not 100mg) Synthroid since long. My suggestion is to look for thyroid levels and consider tapering slowly over six months. You can discuss with your doctor for the same. Next are your tingling and numbness. It could be because of diabetes. I am not sure if you have diabetes. If yes, reasonable control of sugar is required. If you are not tested for diabetes, then get tested for the same. As you have hypothyroidism, there is a good chance that you may also have diabetes. Tingling and numbness can also be because of vitamin B12 deficiency. Check for levels of the same as it can be easily corrected with supplements. Multiple sclerosis can be diagnosed clinically and by specific laboratory tests. If your doctor has already done it, and assured that you do not have it, then no need to worry. You have fear and anxiety about getting the same as you have a family history, and your husband is also diagnosed with it recently. If you have any weakness in legs or hands, blurring of vision, and paresthesia in extremities, then consult your doctor. Thanks. ","Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism five years ago and currently taking 100 mg of Synthroid. My most recent lab work showed that I am now at hyperthyroid levels. In the past, I tried reduced levels of Synthroid but felt terrible. I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy about 15 years ago with tingling and burning in the face and limbs. My Neurologist looked for MS due to my sister having the disease. The Neurologist said only to contact him if it got worse. I used to get two or three episodes per year, mostly during stress or period of fatigue. In the last six months or so, I have almost constant tingling in my face, feet, and arms, and numbness on the sole of my foot. Burning is off and on, some days worse than others. I mentioned it to my GP at an appointment about one month ago, but he said it was nothing to worry about. Researched that thyroid problems can cause tingling, burning, and numbness. Could this be from thyroid? Usually, I would push my GP, but my husband was recently diagnosed with late-onset MS (five months ago), and I feel doctors will think I am a hypochondriac. I am planning to visit my doctor after the holidays but my husband had his attack recently, and I am focused on his issues. I am just curious if I should be worried. Please help." -84607,Suggest treatment for hepatitis,"hi.thanks for posting query at HCM.The cause of diarrhea after gallbladder removal is not certain.Some experts believe that it results from an increase in bile, especially bile acids which may act as laxative in the large intestine. it should subside soon, usually lasts from few days to few months.advise:- Avoid high-fat foods, fried and greasy foods- Add soluble fiber, such as oats and barley, to your diet. But be sure to increase the amount of fiber slowly, such as over several weeks, because too much fiber at first can make gas and cramping worse.- Eat smaller, more-frequent meals. - avoid caffeine and dairy productswish you good n sound healthregardsDr Tayyab Malik ",I had a cholecystecomy just about a year ago and have experienced nearly constant bouts with diarrhea and hemmorhoids. I never had problems with either prior to this surgery yet my physicians do not seem to think it is a problem. Should I be concerned with anything other than dehydration? -56510,Should I take my blood pressure medicine?,hiThanks for writing to HCM.Paracetamol is a safe analgesic. Local application of Voveran Emul gel or Felbinac also might help.Dr. Pinak ,"i Have tightness in my chest. My baby is 5 months old and worried iv pulled a muscle. It hurts around my left shoulder pain and sometimes when I'm sitting alone there is no pain but when I'm active n up and about its quite tight around my chest area. I wondered if it was from bathingg, lifting, pushing pram etc?" -120315,Suggest remedies for stomach discomfort caused by a fall,"HILaxatives tablets can enhance the pain and the diseases of the intestines and abdomen.You may be suffering from enteritis, diverticulitis or colitis and laxative can cause more problem. Never take laxatives without Doctor's guidance. Dizziness and fever can be due to an infection and septicemia. You have to get started on antibiotics and supportive medicines. So you can not really wait. Visti ER . ","I have sever pain in the lower left abdomen I thought was from needing a bowel movement. I took 2 laxative tablets and have had about 8 bowel movements. Today the pain is still there, I am dizzy and have low grade fever (99.4). I do have a Dr. appointment on Wednesday to discus blood work. Will waiting until Wednesday be ok?" -226829,Is intercourse generally painful to the penis or foreskin?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Masturbation is a safe way of satisfying your sexual desires and it has no side effects. since semen is produced daily it doesn't affect your fertility because of masturbation or nightfall ( semen leakage). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,i leak semen 3 times a month and it happens only when i speak sexually with my GF whom im gonna marry in 3 months..im really worried if my body strength would get affected cos of this..i often get cold..could u tel me f semem leakage has any impact on my body strength? -13732,What causes dizziness and blackout with swollen throat?,"Hi. Based on descriptive history, I come to the conclusion that it started off as a viral infection (a sore throat) and has progressed to a secondary bacterial infection which has manifested as a cough with phlegm and due to phlegm accumulation in your sinuses, you are experiencing strange sensations in your head. I would advise you to go for saline gargles (lukewarm water with a pinch of salt added) and Betadine sore throat gargles alternatively till you get your throat clear. Try swallowing a tablespoon of honey twice a day to soothen your throat. Start a course of Azithromycin antibiotic as it is the best suited for such respiratory infection and you will only have to take three tablets in a total of 500 mg once a day for three days. And start an expectorant cough syrup which has Guaphenisin in the contents, take 10 ml each thrice a day, it will relieve you of the phlegm. Take care. ","Hello doctor, For a couple of days now I have been ill and the symptoms are getting worse. First, it started off with a swollen throat (which I still have but is not as bad) which gives me a phlegm cough but has reduced. I constantly have dizziness and blackouts with pulsating sensations not only going through my head but sometimes my body too. I am finding it very difficult to concentrate on anything and bright lights hurt my head too." -66916,Suggest medicine for chest infection,"Hello Anand,Yes it maybe due to worms. You can take tab ALBENDAZOLE 400 m.g in this way-1 Tablet on Day 1 morning1 tablet on Day 2 morning1 tablet on Day 3 morning1 tablet on Day 7 morning.Also take a multivitamin tablet everyday for 7 days.This would kill the worms in your body and expel them. Do not scratch your anal area as you would be reinfected if the worms remain in your nails. Wash your hands with soap prior to any meal.Hope this helps ,Dr Arun A ","Hi I am a male aged 43 and with normal health except for tickling at times at the edge of anus. Also, of late i have got light pale patches at the edges of my moustache that looks very odd. Some say it is due to worms. Plz suggest any medicine.Regards Anand" -223143,What causes painful shoulder along with restricted movement in a diabetic patient?,"Hello,Welcome to HCMThanks for posting your query in HCM.I understand your concerns.Freego contains Lactitol and Ispaghul Husk granules as you know already.Lactitol is a sugar alcohol.It is used in sugar-free candies, cookies (biscuits), chocolate, and ice cream. Lactitol also promotes colon health as a prebiotic.Lactitol in combination with Ispaghula husk is an approved combination for idiopathic constipation as a laxative and is used to prevent or treat constipation.It is the best Osmo-Bulk laxative in Constipation associated withIrritable bowel syndromeFissuresHaemorrhoidsPregnancy andPre and post-operative conditions.Your father may be suffering from some type of constipation.So,it has been prescribed.Lacitol doesnt cause increase in blood glucose levels.So it can be taken by your father if he is diabetic also .Hope you are happy with the answer.Thank you ","Hi, my father is 52 years old and has high diabetes. He is also having liver problems and doctor has prescribed Freego (Lacitol monohydrate & Ispaghul Husk granules). It is quite sweet to eat? What is the purpose and wouldn't it be harmful for a diabetes patient?" -137794,How can lower backache on the right side be treated?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have evaluated your query thoroughly you can take ibuprofen and paracetamol combination 2 times a day for five days. Apply Diclofenac spray at pain site. Related with age it may not be curative. You can apply hot water bag on affect ed site. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I am a 92 year old female, I have afib and recently had a successful trans arterial aortic valve replacement. I suffer with upper back pain, isolated to one side. Could this be cardio related? Have had multiple orthopedic visits and physical therapy to try and resolve issues associated with scoliosis but not relief." -200217,Is diarrhea normal during teething for infants?,"Hi,From history it seems that he might be having stomach virus giving rise fever and generalized body-ache.Continue giving Tylenol as and when required.Give him plenty of water and liquids.Give him light food.Ok and take care. ",My 10 year old son had a sudden onset of stomach ache with fever of 101.6 and body aches. No vomiting or diahrea. He is very misreable which I am sure is partly related to fever. Gave him tylenol. Do you think this is a virus or could it be related to something he ate? I worry about ecoli. He is about 4 feet 4 inches and 65lbs. -50680,Suggest remedies to lower my cholesterol level,"Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that chronic anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency may influence in uncontrolled high blood pressure. For this reason, I would recommend taking Vitamin B12, besides your current therapy. I would also recommend reducing the dose of atorvastatin based on your blood lipid profile. It can cause chronic fatigue as a common adverse effect. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ","Hi Dr, I have been taking amlodipine besylate/atrivastatin calcium tablets5/40mg with atenolol tablets50 mg for the past one year. BP seems to be a bit high during a routine test. i have B12 deficiency too with bloating problems. I feel giddy sometimes and feel a bit relaxed after a good nights sleep. Pl.advise." -66755,What causes sinusitis?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No foreign, objects won't cause any allergy to the body because the material used is of inert quality.I suspect infection in you. I advice you to take cefixime tablet 200 mg three times a day for minimum of three days. Please take above medication under your doctors guidance. You can take pantoprazole under your doctors guidance for acidity.Please maintain good hygiene around the incision mark. Do regular dressing and maintain cleanliness. This will equally help as taking antibiotics.Please wear cotton bra for the breast. Synthetic material can cause further reaction.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ",About a month ago I had a Breast augmentation and lift and I am starting to notice redness and puffyness around the incisions. One Breast even has a puss filled looking bump. Is this something normal to expect with foreign objects in my body? Or should I go see my doctor immediately? -246482,Suggest treatment for fibromyalgia,"Hi, Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, muscle pain is best treated by anti-inflammatories such as naproxen but not Tylenol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ","I'm 69 and have an implanted SCS - I fell about 12 days ago & twisted & landed on my hip/leg. Now have what feels like a pulled groin muscle. I use moist heat, but even my regular Percocet meds and Fentanyl patches don't seem to help the pain - can't hardly walk sometimes! Help!" -249352,Is pregnancy possible while on Femilon for irregular periods?,"Hello,Fetal weight is adequate, do not worry. Just take rest, keep your sugar and BP (Blood Pressure) level under control and EDD moving 1 week should not worry you, so relax.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Varinder Joshi ","Dear Doctor, In my last USG report my EDD moved from 12 th Nov to 22nd Nov. is it normal? In addition, my manstural age is 36 weeks 6 days & as per usg report foetal weight is 2593 +-10%. Average gastational age 35 weeks 3 days. Placenta is posterior & it shows Grade III maturity. Liquor volume is adequate & amniotic fluid index is 12-13 cm. I am worried about foetal weight.... Is everything normal? Request for your kind reply." -10589,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -63496,How long should hepatitis C medication be taken?,"Hi & Welcome.I can understand your concern.It should be taken within 24 hours following the injury.If you have definitely received five doses of the tetanus vaccine, you are fully vaccinated and don’t need a booster dose. However, if you are not sure how many doses you have received, you may need a booster dose after an injury that has cut your skin in the calf.It is administered within 24 hours after the injury.Hope this answers your query. ",I just cut my calf on some rusty barbed wire one hour ago. I am relatively sure that the tetanus vaccinations are up to date but wonder if I should get a shot at an after-hours clinic tonight just to be safe or if I would be OK to wait until the morning and call my doctor. I am a 53-year-old male. Thanks -158677,What causes sharp pain in the ball of the left foot?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Muscle weakness can be related to prolonged fever. Blood culture can help detecting the cause of fever. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I am experiencing muscle weakness in my lower thoracic and upper lumbar vertebrae area, as well as in my arms. I can barely lift my arms past my shoulder level. Even mundane activities like typing and washing dishes are difficult, and I cant perform simple motor skills. This has been going on off and on for the last few weeks, but are particularly bad today. I am running a fever with a UTI, so I assume that it may be related to the acute symptoms of arthritis that I experience when I have a fever. I also should mention that I have Late Stage Lyme Disease that I have treated with antibiotics and herbal protocol. I am also experiencing some pretty intense cognitive issues, some mild confusion, mild narcoleptic episodes (my body jerks awake before it is really asleep) and pretty significant difficulty forming words from thoughts or printed word. I was just trying to read a bedtime story to my little son, and had to have my older child take over reading from me. I am beginning to be concerned that there is more going on here than just brain fog. Thanks for taking the time to help me figure this out. Kate Lindblom" -127693,Suggest treatment for headache and pain around eye due to injury,"hi if you know the patient was suffering from poor health & dialysis, they are already immunocompromised patients. if you can try to find out the viral status regarding HIV, HBsAg,HCV of the so called patient it would be very helpful for you. unused for 3 months if you are sure , not to worry.But for safer side try to find it out. these patients who undergo regular dialysis have all these viral infections more in common. please try to be carerful next time. all the best take care ","Hi My boyfriend accidentally got pricked with a diabetic blood testing needle, it had been there for a while and not used for about 3 months but should he be worried and does he need blood test? The person who's needle it was was in very poor health and was on dialysis." -220470,Sore patch on the tongue after having a trauma to the molar. Root canal suggested. Advice?,"Hi, Thank you for the query. Repeated trauma to cheek will lead to formation of traumatic ulcer which on long standing can develop malignancy Yes, the possibility of an area which is repeatedly subjected to trauma turning into cancer is more , soo better try to stop the habit of cheek biting . As well check for any sharp margins present on the teeth which is causing cheek bite and treat it by selective grinding technique. Hope this information helps you. ","Hi, I have a white patch inside the corner of my mouth (inside cheek) caused because I bite the insides of my cheek. Ive been doing it for years and typically it heals with no problem. This white patch is tough (like a corn on your toe ) and has now been there for about 2 months. My dentist noticed it a month ago and said stop biting my cheek. I have tried by tend to do it still now and then. I am worried that this particular patch is still there and read that it could be linked to oral cancer . Is this a high probability or am I worried about nothing?" -193788,What causes vomiting followed by chest pain and breathing difficulty?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. One strand of hair is unlikely to cause a problem and it is. Expected to come out with stools. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"Hi my son is 22mths old and he has swallowed one of my long hairs it has come out a little bit in his poo I tries to pull the rest out but he didn t seem to like it so I had to cut off as it s very strong piece of hair, can I cause problems inside like getting caught around his intestines or bowel? Or will it slowly come out on it s own? Thanak" -149813,On medication and radioactive treatment for graves disease. Looking for proper treatment?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,G-6-PD does not present with rashes on the body.As you have mentioned that your son has had an exposure to sun at the beach recently, the rash is most likely due the sun exposure.The sun burn leads to red skin which later on turn itchy.Your son is also having similar symptoms. Topical application of emollient can relieve the itching. Avoid exposure to sun light.Maintain hydration of your son as sun burns cause dehydration.Observe your son for a day or so.If the symptoms do not get relieved by these remedies consult your pediatrician.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ","My son is 5 years old and has G6PD enzyme deficiency. He is Asian and we just returned from the beach last night. He has some type of rash all over his back and arms and is itching. His skin has gotten pretty dark this summer from the sun. He is itching a lot. I am trying to decide if he got too much sun this past week of if this is some type of symptom of his blood disorder . He is our adopted son and we are Caucasian so I have a different skin type. It s hard to tell if it is red or yellow, but the whites of his eyes don t seem to be yellow." -71931,What could endometrial thickness reduction despite Progynova intake for IVF indicate?,"Hello, Thanks for the query. Its not quite possible to fix the reason for your intermittent bleeding without doing urine pregnancy test. It may be unlikely if you had good flow for 6 days. But I recommend you to do the home urine pregnancy test with morning urine sample to rule out pregnancy for sure. If its not pregnancy you can just choose to wait for a few days to see if your bleeding stops. Random menstrual disturbances are not uncommon to find and just letting it settle on its own will do the trick most of the time. If you still continue to bleed or if your UPT comes positive do visit your doctor who may do an ultrasound scan to find the cause for bleeding and evaluate further if needed. Hope this helps. Good luck. ",I have been taking famera for infertility. I had gotten my period and it was the regular length in time of 6 days. I am now on day 9 and have started bleeding again. I have also had tingling in my tongue the past couple of days. I am 27 years old and was wondering if I could have been pregnant when starting this cycle of famera without knowing it. -194704,What causes swelling in testis of an infant?,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My 6 month old son has lots of little spots on the upper and lower eyelid of one eye which some days seem worse than others. He often tries to rub his eye, which I stop if I see him doing it, but I think he may also do it during his sleep at night. I don t know if he s rubbing his eye because it s itchy and sore, or if he s making it itchy and sore because he s rubbing it. He also occasionally has a slow blink in the same eye. Is it worth bothering my GP with?" -135973,"Smoker. Diagonised with emphysema, asthma. Treatment?","Dear Adnikki15, your friend's symptoms are not related to his asthma, also if it was because of nerve injury after stabbing and stitches ,it would have presented earlier and not after a year. Most likely he has got fungal infection or allergies. he should get his blood eosinophil count done to check for allergies. skin cream containing Clotrimazole will help incase of fungal infections. Hope this helps.. stay healthy and stay cheerful. ","Hi, I need to ask a question. My friend is experiencing burning and itching on his side, and in his chest . He has asthma, but hasn t taken any asthma treatments since elementary because it only kicks in when he exercises. He got stabbed about last year, and they had to stitch him up in the inside too. Can this burning and itching be relavent to the stabbing incident, or is it something else?" -235080,"Involuntary urine loss at end of stream, normal result for prostate exam, no enlargement. What should be done?","DearWe understand your concernsI went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. You are gay and gay people are supposed to be more careful. Because they are not aware of the sexually transmitted diseases. STDs do happen to them also. Your rashes could be due to just dryness, but, still you should consult a doctor. Definitely it is not due to masturbation. I think you should involve your parents into this.You might need psychological counseling., I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological counseling through healthcaremagic. Contact me through customer care, www.healthcaremagic.com.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hello I am 17 years old , Im from India , I masterbath alot in a day , And i dont know why , but i got rashes around my buttocks , its itchy and has small lumps , it itches everytimes ,and i got the same rash around my penis , not on my penis , it itches alot very badly , is it because of too much masterbatig ? or Sex ? im not a daily Sex guy , and im gay , So Can You tell me what can possibly done , And ideas Where i do not have to include my parents and anyone , can i help my own self out ? please tell me" -126073,Child having abdominal pain. USG abdomen test done. Took tetadox 100. Suggest further chek-up and which disease can it be?,"hi, the possible causes of your pain are, -as you told carrying or lifting heavy objects can lead to muscle spasm and that can cause pain, -because of previous two cesarean sections there is possibility for adhesions and which may be responsible for pain, -some women may experience pain some days before period as part of premenstrual syndrome. anyhow better you visit local gynecologist get examined once and if any problem noted treatment can be taken for that, if no abnormality is detected you can take analgesics for pain relief with her advice, take acre. ","hi..i am 35 years old and a mother of 2 children (both via c section). i am experiencing a cramps/pain in my lower abdomen at the middle part since yesterday. Though most of the times the pain is tolerable.But there were times that the pain is too much for a least a minute like i am having a dysmenorrhea or like i m going to have bowel movement . Also, when i am about to fart , there is so much pain before it releases. Also, i feel the pain mostly when I am standing. Based on my usual menstruation cycle i will have my menstruation period most probably in july 2nd or 4th. Does carrying heavy objects, just the other day, than I usually do may cause this cramps? Please help me..thank you very much" -121385,"Is weakness, tiredness and stomach pain a result of flu?","HelloHiatus hernia , as diagnosis is established , so do as follow.1 Try raising the head of your head about 4 inches with blocks . It also might help to avoid drinking or eating for 2 hours before you lie down. To control stomach acid one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or spicy or greasy foods. Since you are having severe symptoms so take "" REBAMIPIDE 100 mg "" 2-2-2 for 3-6 months depending upon the condition of patient . Also take some antacid ( if it contains oxetacine good)2 Over eating is the main cause of Hiatus hernia , so try to regulate your eating habit.3 Also avoid or limit carbohydrate diet , which is main cause of distension of abdomen.Hope these information will help you. ",sir i have sliding hitus hernia and my doctor treated with nexpro-40 and ganaton 50mg . prescribed for 1month . my stomach is expanding like a ballon and feeling breathless and more gastro refleses for troughout the day. can u suggest me the right way of medicine and lifestyle -217803,What causes awful smell in my dentures?,"thanks for your query, the soreness could be because of aphthous ulcer secondary to stress or immunodeficiency or nutritional deficiencey..black spot could be foreig body or blood clot consult a oral physician for further..you can use topical anesthetics and analgesics.. i hope my answer will help you..take care.. ",I think I have a canker sore I get them with some frequency but this one is in an unusual spot for me on the top inside of my lip right above the gum near my iteeth and it is very painful and has a dark dot in the center this time is it a canker sore? -98938,How can a small lump above the ear be treated?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of injury, so it may be some haematoma formation. You may have some internal injuries. You should go for ultrasound abdomen. Then take treatment of your injuries if needed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. Don't forget to click thank you. ","Hi, I fell from a push bike 3 months ago. Got bruises all over. Had one on my waist. I didn t notice before, but there is kind of lump on my waist where the bruise was. It looks like when there is kind of swelling. It s not painful at all. But I am worried that what this could be." -9365,Can bariatric surgery be done for a type 2 uncontrolled diabetes?,"Hi. Bariatric or metabolic surgeries help to achieve long term remission from type 2 diabetes. These are scientifically proven, very safe and highly effective. They result in long term weight loss in individuals suffering from an excess weight problem, and also lead to long term remission from co-morbid medical conditions such as high BP and sleep apnea. Bariatric or metabolic surgeries alter hormones which control body fat stores and reset set value for fat storage to a lower level. Same hormonal changes are responsible for remission from problems like diabetes. Depending upon your weight, presence or absence of other medical problems, I choose different surgeries. Sleeve with bypass combination surgeries is more powerful and durable. ","Hi doctor, I am having type 2 uncontrolled diabetes. My endocrinologist is asking me to undergo a bariatric surgery. Kindly advise. Can you explain if it is required and how is it going to help control my diabetes and hypertension?" -85427,Suggest treatment for liver cirrhosis,"Hi welcome to HCM....After infection with hepatitis c infection, chance of getting Chronic infection is very high....There is no particular antidote for hepatitis c ...if antiglobulin like antibody given at the time of exposure within 72 hour then it might help , otherwise it is your immunity that play role in clearing infection...Now six month had gone ...So to confirm its negativity perform ELISA or PCR like molecular method.....If it comes positive then regular follow up to gastroenterologist done....Meanwhile avoid alcohol drinking and take low fat diet....Take care.Dr.Parth ","Hi there, im 31 years male, weighing,75, height5;11. 4 years back i had to under go a nazal surgery, pre-operation tests confirmed hcv, but after further tests doc decided to go ahead with surgery, latter i got six months liver treatment but didn,t go for post-treatment tests to make sure that whether therapy was successful or not, although i feel perfectly alright now but i want make sure whether im hcv free or not, plz guide me where to start ? Or what tests i should go for first?" -61458,Why there is brownish color discharge and pus coming from my belly?,"Hi,Welcome to health care magic.I understand your concern about dyskaryosis, but the grade of dyskaryosis plays an important role in the treatment options to be used.Dyskaryosis is presence of abnormal cervical cells and moderate or severe dyskaryosis needs to be further investigated.You may have to undergo HPV screening again now to rule out recurrence of HPV.HPV and abnormal cells together may require immediate management.Many treatment options are available like large loop excision of transformation zone, cone biopsy, cryotherapy, laser treatment etc.I suggest you get in touch with your gynecologist and discuss these options after getting screened for HPV.HPV screening for your partner is also suggested.Thanks. ","Hi,I have just got a letter through today telling me I have Severe Dyskaryosis.. I have looked up a lot about it on the internet. I had genital warts when I was 18 and they cleared up and never come back since and I'm 22 in september.so does that mean I still have HPV? Also I came out of a relationship in december and I was with him for 2 years.... Has he got HPV now and should I let him know?Thanks" -163277,What causes fluid and swelling around incision post foot surgery?,"hi . If you have a problem in healing of wound particularly around ankle( ankle region has poor muscle coverage and skin is liable to non healing), then the best option is one which avoids load on skin by reducing the area and fusion will give you a painless joint. For fusion - cadaver bones if available are one of the best choices. ",I had an ankle replacement 11 years ago that failed right about 10 years. I have now had a second ankle replacement along with fusion of the talus and that is now failing to heal around the stem of the prosthesis. The doctor I have been seeing says that the next step rather than extending the stem of the upper leg portion of the prosthetic is to fuse the joint with cadaver bone. is this the best option? -246748,How can severe pain in the hips be treated?,"Hello, You can try analgesics like Gabapentin as it is very much effective for neuropathic pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","My husband is suffering with severe sciatica. The ER prescribed 325/5 Hydrocodone 1-2 tablets every 6 hours. He took a dose approximately 1:00 a.m., but he has not been able to sleep for two nights due to the pain. His pain is very bad right now and we are trying to treat it with ice right now (3:20 a.m. CT) Can I give him something OTC that won t cause a problem with the Hydrocodone? He is also taking Xarelto. Thanks for your help." -161287,Is Powergesic MR advisable for neck sprain?,"If there is bruising it indicates bleeding tendency, and if accompanied by back pain it means there may be a problem of bone marrow leading to this. Please get all blood tests and x-ray/MRI of lower back done---regards ","Hi, I have had bruising on both my left and right hip bones for the past 6 months or so now, doesnt hurt exept when knocked, other sympons are lower back pain and itching on upper back, any idea on what is causing this and what steps if any I need to take? Thanks" -185302,Could growing polyp be cancerous?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Causes for nasal bleeding are 1. Nasal trauma 2. High blood pressure 3. Bleeding diathesis like low platelets, high PT, high APTT, deficiency of protein C, protein S etc 4. Blood malignancy like leukemia 5. Nasal polyps. Etc. So I will advice you to first consult ENT doctor and get done clinical examination of nose to rule out nasal trauma, polyp etc. If this is normal then we need to search the cause for low platelets. And leukemia is one of the cause. To rule out leukemia, bone marrow biopsy is needed. So your doctor might be suspecting leukemia so he/she wants bone marrow biopsy. ",last month i had nose bleeding at least 10 times in 20 days. blood report showed platelet count 1.0 lakhs which is now 1.5 lakhs. my bp is also high 140/92. Physician suggests bone marrow aspiration to be done. Whether i am heading towards blood cancer -133116,How to cure cough and cold?,the answer to your question is yes any protein can start react with body proteini have patients who are allergic to glueif you want to be sure of which proteins the patient is allergic to you can go for allergy tests which will confirm the allergens and you can manage accordingly ,"Have you heard of people developing allergic reaction to glue used in installing the carpet of new automobiles. The person has decreased immune system, history of legionaries disease, and some form of blood dyscrasia resulting in low red blood count, developed a rare bacteria infection and also pneumonia and unacceptable oxygen levels to the point he is now on oxygen . Has been receiving treatment with antibiotics and steroids .. has had bronchoscopic exam and blood test and cultures... 84 year old white male. It gets better.. comes home from hospital.. then gets sick again requiring another hospitalization. No other new allergy producing items being used. There are two cats in the house, and possible mold issues as they have to use a de humidifier in the downstairs bedrooms, they are seldom down there however." -168617,Suggest treatment for polio,Dear patient Calcification is deposition of calcium at abnormal sites where normally it is not found for example in lung. You have hot calcification below clavicle and mostly in lung apex. Since you have been treated for rectal cancer with chemotherapy damage to vascular tissue and lung alveoli might have occurred which leads to abnormal calcification. Onother possibility is calcification of subclavian artery which lies just elow clavicle since you are having dizziness and fainting. You need to consult your oncologist and get I ourself examined. All the best. ,"I have been diagnosed with a calcification below the collarbone above the 1st rib and will be seeing a Rhuemetologist. What exactly is a calcification? I had rectal cancer in 2001, stage II, lower anterior resection and 6 months chemo. My oncologist is referring me over, should I be concerned, I have discomfort in my chest in that area and have been having low blood pressure with fainting type dizziness." -52418,What does mild heart murmur since birth mean?,"Hello, I understand your worry, but there is no need for that.Adderal elevates blood pressure, this is one of its side effects. Although your blood pressure is slightly increased it isn't much of a worry. I advise you to continue medication and your normal exercise, but if your blood pressure continues to increase please consult your attending physician to review your medication to see if it should be replaced or dosage needs to be modified. Warm regards ","i am about to turn 40 years old in June. I am male 200lbs and 5'7"" with a muscular build. I am currently taking Adderal for ADD and was recently prescribed .25mg of Alprazolam to take as needed, I just used a home blood pressure test and it is 143/72 and pulse is 93. I am just feeling stressed and believe it is simply anxiety, Should I be concerned or just take a short break to calm my nerves down?" -219408,"Second molar removed, applied paste in dry socket, stitched. Oozing from socket, pain from stitches. Why?",Hello and welcome.please mention do you have associated cough cold?Do you ever had any viral infections.?Do you find these lesions on lips only?have you experienced them before too?Please do not touch them with bare hands it might cause infection too.Requires clinical examination.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care. ,"I just woke up now and noticed a tiny ball-like swell on my upper lips, i have been experiencing this for some time but its been over 3 months since i last saw one. I pressed it and it dissolved with little pain. Also after morning brushing, i notice this white stuff like dead cells in my mouth, this has been going on for a while. Please can anybody explain what is going on? Thanks" -40178,Can a pubic area hair be removed by using hair remover cream ?,"hair removers are chemicals, and has same sideeffects on ur body what ever site u use. if the same brand that dosnt harm u on places other than pubic region, there is possibley no harm in using there, but take care that it dosnt touch ur vaginal or urethral region it may cause irritation. for safety use small amount in very small area for trial to rule out reaction to skin, if no reaction in half an hour, proceed safely. ","hello doctor , I am 25yrs old female, doctor please tell me whthr it is safe to remove hair from pubic area by using hair remover as boyfrnd doesnt like it he always say that i should clean shave the pubic hair ..." -95830,Suggest treatment for lump under right ear,"Hi,DEar,thanks for your query to HCM.I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the painful movable lump injection-abscess with pains.2-For your age with 3 herniated discs and repeated shots in the back , -Post-Injection-Abscess is the most probable cause for such a acutely developed back lump.3-Hope this would solve your query.4-Wellcome for any more questions on new or this subject also...Have A Good Day..!! ",Hello i am a 26 yr old female who is 5'2about 140 lbs. I have been suffering for about 8 years with chronic low back pain from three hernniated discs in my lower back L2-s1. I know the kind of pain that i have and this is not it. Tonight i discovered a painful lump on my right lower back that hurts to touch but is moveable. Its about the size of a nickel. Just wanted to know if any one knew what this could possibly be. I have received shots in my back about two months ago. This painful bump just popped up tonight. Please help!!! -10165,There is a reddish-sticky part on my foreskin even after having medications. Why?,"Hello. I understand that you are concerned, but I can assure you that in the photographs there is no feature suggestive of any cancer. I understand that you had a blister after intercourse, that might be friction blister as other cause of blister in genitals include herpes, but that present as multiple tiny blisters. Recurrent glans rash can be candida, but right now, I cannot see any changes. It might feel sticky and thin after healing of a blister for some time, but there is nothing to worry. And certainly, there are no features of cancer. Just use some good moisturizer or use the following. 1. Cetaphil moisturizing cream. ","Hello doctor, I am 39 years old. Since more than a month I had a blister on my foreskin, and I noticed a reddish-sticky part in my foreskin. I saw this after sex because it was painful (but it was not hard sex at all). The blister went away, but the reddish-sticky part stayed. I had also burning and heat in the skin of my testicles. I went to the doctor, and he found an infection. I had antibiotics pills and fungal cream. After a week, everything was improved, but the reddish-sticky part was still there, but the doctor said everything was fine. But it is not. I went to another two doctors (a urologist and a dermatologist), and they said everything is fine. The dermatologist prescription was Vaseline, that was two weeks ago, and this stays. I am worrying about cancer, and I asked them a biopsy, but they refused. Since before five months I also had a red rash in the gland coming and going, but for more than a month, it has not happened again." -254249,Is pregnancy possible despite taking Plan-B post intercourse?,"Hello,The morning after pill may not only cause irregular spotting and bleeding but it may also have an impact on the next period. Although most women still have their period on time, you may have it several days later or earlier than usual. So the symptoms are just a side effect of the pill.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ",my girl did unprotected sex then within 48hours she took emmegency pills plan B 6 mg then after 8day she saw brown discharge in her vaginal but till now her period do not come but she feel pain in pelvin and those brown discharge contunue to come so what happen? -20484,What can be done for loss of appetite and gas problems in a CKD patient?,"Hello. I just read your query. Take half teaspoon of carrom seeds and a half teaspoon of cumin seeds in half glass of water and boil it in water, when half water remains, remove it from gas. After cooling down it little, she can take it one to two times a day for five days. It will help her in gas and low appetite. Consult me or a nearby Ayurveda physician after five days regarding improvement and for further management. ","Hello doctor, My mother is CKD. Creatinine 3.88, Hb 5.6, Bun 72. She is diabetic and has high BP. She is taking allopathic and Ayurveda both. Creatinine reduced from 4.6 to 3.88. But others are increased. She is not feeling hungry and has gas problems. She is taking night pills." -221791,"Swollen bump behind the molar, pain on chewing food, drinking. Worrisome?","Hi, No these symptoms are not at all normal. visit your dentist immediately, there is a infection in the extraction site. the sign and symptoms are of dry socket which means infection at the local extraction site. you need antibiotics and analgesics with the local application of sedative dressing after proper cleaning of the socket. you will be fine in a day with all this regimen. wishing a speedy recovery. Thanks, dr.vishal Jain. ","Hi there i had a tooth removed last monday, and i am still in serious pain. I have Ibuprofen from my doctor which used to take the pain away but its no longer the case. there is still a huge whole on my lower jaw and i have a swollen lymph gland on my right side of the jaw? and terrible earache are these symptoms normal??" -90137,"Liver enzymes are elevated, fatty liver, high BP. Taking wine and cinnamon. What is going on?","Hello.Diagnose is hepatic steatosis.Is a pathology related to overweight/obesity, fat food or frequent alcohol intake.It is not an a important pathology but you must control your weight andfat and alcohol consumption.Your doctor must control your pathology periodically requestingabdomen ultrasound and hepatics enzymes-GOT and GPT- levels in blood.The other abdominal organs are normal.I wish you good health.(In case the answer would have been useful please indicate this) ","hello.this is my echographie report.kindly suggest whet can i do?liver increases echostructure diffuse hyperechoic homogeneous and regular contours.permeable portal vein of normal caliber and flow hepatopetalgallbladder, spleen, head and body of the pancreas of normal appearancetail of the pancreas obscured by deigestifs gas (flatulence)kidney size, well differentiated and cavities pyelocalicielles fines.ils measure rd 119 * 46mm, rg respectively .............. 118 * 52 mm.absence of ascites.absence of deep adenomegaly.finding ..........echographic appearance can do evoke a hepatic steatosis probable.a compare to biology.flatulence + + (or other functional bowel disorder.)Nouveau !Conne" -1867,Can Ginseng be taken along with Valparin?,Hello. Revert back with answers to the above question to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, Can Ginseng be taken along with antiseizure medicine like Valparin? I have been asked by my fitness trainer to take Ginseng to increase stamina and immunity. Please suggest me." -39204,Remedies for pimples,hello.. do not use soframycin.. the pimples that u r experiencing is due to stress.. depression n hormonal imbalcance in ur body.. i will advice u to take homeoapthic medicine.. you will be compleltely cured wit the help of homeoapthic medicine consult a homeopath.. godbless.. drvigsclinic@gmail.com ,I am thirty and suddenly my face has broken out into rashes and pimples on the ends of my cheeks closest to my ears. Is using soframycin ointment on there breakouts on my face effective and harmless ? -202361,What causes constant exhaustion and irritability?,"Hi, This could probably be septic arthritis or muscular pain due to trauma. In my opinion, an ultrasound knee and aspiration of synovial fluid with x ray knee should be done to make a clear diagnosis. Treatment will depend on above reports, probably antibiotics, analgesic for 1 week. I hope this has helped you. Take care. ","I have a 3 almost 4 year old son who woke up yesterday morning crying and complaining of knee pain in his left lef. Since then he has been refusing to stand on it or walk. There us no obvisious swelling, deformity or brusing. He willmove around inand bed andor on thethe couch but.... besides that little bit of pressure will not do anythingu and keeps it bent up and wi unbend it with assistance and encouragement but then returns to hag itgain. He has an appointment today to have it looked at but was wondering about any other opinions . Thanks" -199028,Can loud barking of dogs damage eardrums of new born babies?,"Hi, this could be hairline fracture or ligament injury. It's better to get the child examined by a Orthopaedic doctor. Take care. ","Hello Doctor,Can we use volini (Pain Reliever) for 18 months old baby..? He fell down from bed and he is unable to put his weight on his right leg and he is walking and no complaints of crying due to pain.I can see the difference while he is walking.This happened 6 hrs ago.Please suggest." -110259,Suggest remedy for breathing issues with phlegm,thanks for asking your questionyou need to consult a Pulmonologist to rule out certain diseases like- allergic asthma - allergic rhinitis - anxiety disorderPulmonologist may request for a spirometry test and check the reversibility which ll help a chest X-ray and a X-ray of sinuses to help in diagnosing in my patients I usually do the Sam e to diagnose the disease and start the treatmentin case it is bronchial asthma Pulmonologist may start you on inhaled medications that ll ease your symptomsthanks ,"I am a hostel student, I experienced difficult in breathing about 3 weeks ago, it is not wheezing or have weird sound..It just I have to take a deep deep breath by mouth every few normal breath to make the lung feel comfortable; however, the lung sometimes not satisfied even I take a very deep breath in. When I sleep, it is all okay and normal...I do not have dizziness, sweating, fever, chest pain but occasional cough when I exhale in a deep breath..and my nose get blocked quite a long time due to sneezing.. Furthermore, sometimes I have a weird sensation under my left ribcage when I breath in deeply and raise my shoulder..It is like something moving from one place to another place with will return to its original place when I exhale not relax my abdominal muscle... Last, the weirdest things is, all the above symptoms dissappear when I went home last week and come back again when I back to my hostel, can this cause by environment or air quality? Can u please help me by telling what wrongs with me? I am deeply worry, thank you!" -205268,What could be the cause of black lips in infant after birth?,"Hi. The medicines given are for cold only. From what you describe, your baby doesn't have any serious issues. Pls go to your doctor if your baby has any of the following 1 Fast or difficult breathing 2 Not feeding well3 Poor activity 4 Continuously high fever not responding to Fevago Drops ",My baby is 8 months old. She has light fever with cough and cold. Dr had prescribed asthakind-p drops ;fevago drops; maxtra oral drops. Nasal free drops if needed. I want to know whether my baby has serious issue.Or just these medicines r only for cold -185040,Could severe cough be a side effect of yervoy in melanoma patient? Should I be worried?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Rash after chemotherapy is common. It is due to side effects of chemotherapy. He may have low platelet count. His mass near anus may be piles. He should go for per rectal examination. Then he should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",my father has stomach cancer and is having cemo. he has a red sore rash on the top of his butt crack similar to the rash on his heels. could this rash be caused by the cemo like the one on his heels and he also has 2 small lumps on the edge of his anus which have been there about a week. what could they be? -166824,Suggest remedy for pain radiating from elbows to shoulders,"hiDefinitely rest and fomentation, elevation of feet on a front stool while sitting may help.Just do mild toe and ankle exercises while sitting to restore circulationbest wishes ",hi I have numbness which started from the big toe and I have not bothered to do any thing about it its been two weeks the likely cause could be I was workingstandiding mostly in same place for accessof 5 -7 hrs now i m not doing that but the sensation has only got worse would rest reverse the syptoms -73546,Are there any chances of getting twin pregnancy with the usage of clomid?,"Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic .If your sperm count is less and motility too I would suggest you to go for IVF. This will benefit you as here sperms are washed and healthy sperms are taken out and fertilised outside. Sperm motility problem will be bypassed. Success rate is good even though you have less count and motility. Pus cells means infection. Since you are having frequent infection I would suggest you to get culture study of semen done to know which antibiotics to be taken.Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil ","Hi, iam 33 years old i got married 4 years ago but no child my sperm counts fluctuates after taking medicine. if i take medicine my count goes up and at the same time my puss cells also go up now the puss cells are 15-20 and the count is 8 million and the motility is zero there has been fluctuations for the last 2.5 years my weight is 63 kg and my height is 5 ' 8" -134671,"Breathing problem, severe cough with chunks of phlegm due to forest fires. Using ventolin, atrovent, flovent inhalers. Should I continue with the routine or increase the dosage?","GOLD IS METAL AND IT CAUSES SWELLING DUE TO CONTACT WITH MUCUSWHEN IT TOUCHES MUCUS OF LARYNX IT CAUSES COUGHDUE TO SWELLING CAUSES ULCERS IN SKIN WHICH CAUSES BLEED WHEN COUGHING, TAKE LOT OF WARM WATERLIQUID ANTACIDS 4 TIMES TO COUNTER ACIDITYADD MONTELUCAST 1 MG BDSYP CODEINE AND CPM COMBINATION 1 TSF BDADD LIQUID PARAFIN SWALLOW 1 TSF OF LIQUID PARAFFIN TO KEEP THE FOOD PIPE MOIST IT MAY TAKE 3 WEEKTAKE MORE LIQUIDS AND SEMSOLID DIET TILL THE SYMPTOMPS DECREASE ","my wife unintentionally inhaled gold spray paint while spray painting some boxes on an enclosed screened in porch. She mentioned that she has been coughing and has coughed a little bit of blood . She can barely talk, she said her throat feels like sharp needles and it hurts. Is there anything that she should take? or should we take her to the emergency room? How do you treat this?" -108471,What causes occasional sharp pain in chest and breathlessness?,"Hi thanks for asking question.Here you are complaining pain in particular position esp.while turning to a side.So strong possibility is about moderate degree muscular strain.It might have occurred by heavy weight lift or during some activities.Simple analgesic taken.Take rest.Sleep in supine position .Second here costochondritis or rib fracture also has to be ruled out . Ribs are tender to touch.x ray also useful.If cough , cold , sore throat present then respiratory infections also has to be ruled out.treat it symptomatically.If still seems serious then x ray done for chest.CBC will also be done.If you have yellow sclera , right abdomen pain , anorexia then do your serum liver enzyme study for detecting liver pathology.Avoid stress as it can aggravate pain.I hope you will understand my concern.Dr.parth ","I have been having alot of catching ,pain and discomfort under my right rib. If I twist to either side especially my right it feels like my rib actually catches on something and at times I have to stop try to catch my breath and wait for it to subside. There are times if I am laughing too hard that it will do the same thing but normally its more so if I have twisted or moved a certain way" -93425,What is the treatment for a lump in the vaginal wall?,"Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.Based on your query data, In my opinion ,You should not worry and do as follows-Get the Surgical opinion soon. Get FNAC biopsy of the Breast Hard Lump(Mostly-Fibroadenoma-Mouse lump)and of the Neck Lump.Get CT study of the Breast and Neck lump.If things suggest,that these lumps are non-malignant forget till that time.If cancer comes positive-a remote possibility in your case / by your age/,Don't worry till You get these reports.Hope this would resolve your query and worry.Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you outAwaiting for any further query.Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant ","My daughter is 32 this year and has found a hard lump in her breast near the nipple which is causing her pain ,she has lost weight but appetite she said is good ! she has had very loose stools on a regular basis to the point of being watery , and only recently found a lump in her neck near the glands we are very worried ,she cannot get an appointment with her doctor till monday can you help" -101753,How to cure blood filling up my lungs after inserting tube for staph infection following broken ribs?,"Hello, According to the history, you provide you need an ENT doctor consultation. Meanwhile, you can take painkillers orally. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jnikolla, Pulmonologist ","I am suffering from a respiratory infection that I contracted over three weeks ago while traveling in Egypt. I took a Z pack (antibiotics) and other OTC cough expectorants and suppressants but nothing brings any relief. I have a wheezing cough deep in my chest with thick yellow phlegm, muscle and head ache, and I cannot hear out of my left ear. I wanted to get a test to see what allergy is affecting me but all local doctors require a first-time consultation before conducting an allergy panel. It s Friday afternoon and I m miserable. What can you suggest until I get in to see a specialist at the local allergy clinic who is not available until August 9th. Thank you! Debra" -206386,What is the treatment for bladder controlling problem?,"Hi...Suggestions on constipation - 1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in Indian type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","hello doctor, is piclin laxative suggested for my 7 year old daughter. she has serious constipation issues. lately passes stool only after 8 days and that too after consuming dulcaphalac and piclin. i'm really concerned with the use of these laxatives. could you please advice.Thomas" -40292,"How to treat dry skin and streaks of thin, linear scabs on legs?","Hi,It may be scales,not scabs. The disease most probably would be psoriasis. Kindly consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. It is very common in dry weather as in winter. Moisturising cream,salicylic acid oint,methotraxate and antihistaminics may be considered as a part of treatment. I hope this would help you...thanksDr. Ilyas Patel MD ","Hi thanks. It is winter and my skin is quite dry and my legs, in particular have streaks of thin, linear scabs all over. They do not dry up and fall off like normal scabs, they just stay the same week after week. Nothing caused the scabs originally. What is the recommended course of treatment? What do I have?" -32496,Is pregnancy possible post a non-penetrative sex?,"Hi, I think if you are not sure of precum coming in contact with your vagina, wait for your periods. If your periods delay, do a urine pregnancy test at home. If positive consult a doctor if you don't want pregnancy. If negative wait for your periods. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo priya ",hi mam...........i am a 21 yr old girl......me and my bf were triyn to have anal sex on 17feb.....but since it hurtd we stopd........i am still a virgain.can i get pregnt????what should i do???? i am not sure whther his scum touched my vagina or not...pls pls pls pls mam help me out.m vry nervous....pls mam -111743,What causes panic chest pains in night?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. No, your symptoms are not suggestive of clot formation again.So you should not take acitrom and ecosprin with out confirming. Because these drugs can cause anticoagulant effect and this can lead to spontaneous internal bleeding. This bleeding can be life threatening. So you should not take acitrom and ecosprin with out reports. Your current problem is mostly due to spine related cause due to prolonged sitting.Prolonged sitting in bad posture can cause spine problems and similar symptoms. So consult orthopaedic doctor for this.Stop acitrom and ecosprin. ","Hi I was a pulmonary embolism and DVT patient last year..after my treatment in fortis delhi and months of taking medication (acitrom) , I just topped taking it as I was adviced by the cardiologist to stop after 6months (I have had numerous ct scans and was told in my final meeting i.e 3months after the incidence that I need to take acitrom with varying dosage depend on my iNR which had to be kept btw 2 and 3) . I am a student doing preparations at home and have to sit for 1 or 2 hours continuous (not any longer)but I have started some excersicing and walk sometimes.. ever since I have had the illness even 30 minutes of sitting on a cushioned chair becomes problematic on my bottom (right buttock more often) and I would have to do stretching time and again.Now after stopping the medication and continuing witb the trend of sitting for 1 or 2 hour daily with exercising and stretching, during brisk walking my right thigh gets exhausted easily and I feel a temporary soreness , just like after a strenuous exercise..but it goes away on resting.So my question is, has the clot formed again? On my own I have again started taking acitrom with ecosprin , as I am fed up of going to the doctor again spending thousands in mri and lakhs in treatment.Please help" -105593,What causes squeaky noise while breathing?,HelloI was wondering if you have already excluded allergy and stomach problems which might be the cause of chronic coughRegardsDr.Jolanda ,"im tired of it ..i have a continous bad cough for which all want to give me a diag. of dyphasia..no heartburn, not gerd, tired of blood tests and cat scans ..but a SEVERE cough, no other symptions..blood work , heart echos, scans etc. u name it....can u give me a clue" -204335,Will Carmicide drops work for my baby?,"Hi...you are right. The newly erupting teeth might have some problems like this due to local inflammation and hence the cheek swelling.If she's active and playing around don't worry.But if she's got pain, you can give oral paracetamol in the appropriate dose.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",My baby girl she is 8 months woke up this morning and her left cheek is swollen and her appears smaller than the right one. She has 4 top teeth coming out. Can that be a cause? She does not seem to be in pain. She is palying and she had a bottle of milk 20 min ago. Thank you -40558,"Dry skin, itchy, dilated pores. Taken salicylic acid peel treatment, applied aloevera cream. Should i discontinue applying cream?","Hi,Thanks for writing to us.Salicylic peels can cause dry irritated skin for few days after peels. Elovera cream is a very mild cream and as such does not lead to irritation of skin. Open pores are basically diated openings of oil glands. Peels or elovera cream cannot cause open pores. People with pimple prone skin usually have open pores due to excess sebum or oil production and continoues inflammation of the gland.Though tea tree oil is good for acne prone skin but after peels it has the potential to irritate skin further that is why after peels we advise mild face cleansers and moisturisers.Right now I would advise you to stop tea tree face wash as well as elovera cream for few days. USe a mild steroid cream like desonide cream(eumosone,atonide or desowen etc) twice in a day for few days. The irrtiation and dryness should settle in few days. Once it settles, you may reintroduce your face wash. As you have acne prone skin, do not use creams rather use lotions as it would be more suitable to your skin type.Hope that helped.Take care ","Hi, i had salicylic acid peel treatment on my pimples about a week and a half ago. It was just a spot treatment only and not applied on my entire face. I was told to use elovera cream at night to moisturize my dry skin brought about by the peel. I just noticed that after over a week of use, my skin is still dry, itchy and pores are dilated. Is this possibly due to elovera cream? Im also using tea tree soap but i started with it for over a month already. So my regimen is as follow:Morning - wash face with tee tree soapEvening - was face with tee tree soap and apply elovera cream after 40 mins Should i discontinue using elovera cream?" -120675,What causes sharp pain in the middle of the abdomen?,"Hi.Te fluttering in the upper abdomen can be due to gall bladder / live problems , gastritis , pancreatitis and colitis of the transverse colon. Upper GI Endoscopy, ultrasonography and blood, urine and stool tests will give a diagnosis as also a good clinical examination. Since you have this problem for a long time it is better to see that you are not suffering from Thyroid problem or diabetes. ",I have been having a fluttering feeling in my upper right abdomen lately. This also goes along with many unexplained stomach problems for the past few years. The fluttering just started a few weeks ago. I am unsure as to what is going on. What could this be? -141255,Suggest remedy for back & neck pain,"Hello,Thank you for contact us,But Now a days its mostly the common problems in humans.Mainly its due to inactivity of muscles it.Today every one having totally sitting life as no work at all that could be count as a body exercise due to that problem occurs.For lower back Pain you should follow instructions described below -To take massage with hot or cold water, Some people take cold water and some take hot for massage.Best medicine for Lower back pain is Rest.Resting for some days will heal the muscles which could be damage because of jerk. Muscles need some time to heal so give them time for the same.If pain is because of any accident or something big issue than you have to concern good doctor for the same.Other exercise should be done as doctors suggest after checking you physically.Hope it will work for your back pain.Good luck, Take care.Thanks & regards,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati ","I have been taking p/forte & Valium for 12 yrs after a back injury. With physio and other doc advice it is easier to manage every year. I have a nerve block done once a yr and that has been a breakthrough. However, at times I have to up doses on meds ( just got back from 8 days overseas ). I can enjoy a reasonable quality of life by upping meds but it means when period is over I have to cut down again, little pain level. It s a week returning from trip and am taking 1x 5 mg val & 1x p/f three times a day. Not sure whether to just cut down on one and then the other or both a same time. If able to cut p/f down to low dose after about a week back pain is severe and have to do about 2 days of heavy meds. Not sure if my body is really in need or a withdrawal symptom . Thoughts ??" -228013,What causes bumps on scrotum which oozes liquid and blood?,"HelloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have posted you are facing problem f early ejaculation and unable to perform intercourse .This is very common at the beginning of sexual life and mostly due to what is called as performance anxiety .Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection and delay ejaculation. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Taking Sildenafil (Viagra) or Cialis as on demand will help to get good hard sustainable erection and to have enjoyable sexDr.Patil. ",hello i am goin to marry next month but i am afraid of doing sex because when i am in sex pre ejaculation will come fast thats why i cannot satisfy my partner is there any medicine to control pre ejaculation or musli power will help to do long sex and many sex -19034,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -113485,Can stress cause chest discomfort?,Thanks for your question on HCM.Breo ellipta is having vilanterol and fluticasone furate. Vilanterol is newer long acting beta 2 agonist. And fluticasone is long acting inhaled corticosteroid.And it is very well studied drug and gives very good symptomatic relief in COPD patients. It is long acting so given twice daily.And you can definitely take this with spireva.Also enroll yourself in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy is available. Also vaccinate yourself with pneumococcal and h.influenzae to prevent future infection. ,"GOOD EVENING, I NEED A PULMONOLOGIST I WILL BE STARTING ON A DAILY DOST OF BREO ELLIPTA IN ADDITION TO MY DAILY DOSE (1X DAILY) OF SPIREVA. I AM SOMEWHAT AFRAID OF THE BREO - BECAUSE IT IS NEW, AND I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE CLINICAL TRIALS. BUT, I AM LESS COMFORTABLE WITH MY MILD COPD THAN I HAVE BEEN FOR A LONG TIME AND MY BREATHING RESULTS HAVE NOT BEEN AS GOOD AS THEY WERE FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. THA NK YOU JUDY BELFOR" -52794,What is the treatment for heart palpitations and chest pain?,Hi ThereYour BP is definately better than yesterday. I would like to suggest to withhold the BENICAR and keep monitoring your blood pressure daily for a week and if it stays below 140/90 mmhg then you need not start back again. But maintain a healthy lifestyle to keep your BP under control.For your weight Loss I would suggest you to consult a physician for proper evaluation.Wish you Good Health ,110 over 49 pulse 82--My bp was 68 over 48 yesterday. I have been taking Benicar for bp but have lost 20 lb in the past 2 months. I have not taken a pill since yesterday morning. Am I still having residual effects from the Benicar? Does my bp sound ok now? -134138,"Poor circulation in hands and feet, numb during exercises, had asthma, pain in fingers",your allergies triggered due to some trigering substanceinfection increase in sinus mucus leasding to headache and vomiting use metronidazole bd for 5 daysantiallergic to reduce secretionsanalgesic sos for headache antacid for vomitinfgneomycin h ointment in nose bd sea water 2 driop night each nose to clear mucus ,"I have a headache on my right side, get worse if I bend. Yesterday had nausea without vomiting but the headache continues. I have been sleeping a lot. Hx of sinusitis and asthma. Was at a party but didn't drink too much. I don't take medications just vitamins. Feel like an intoxication. I haven't eaten but a clear soup." -37657,What treatment should I take to conceive ?,"Hello You will need a full infertility work up before anything can be said.If you dont get periods,then there is an underlying cause.You will need blood tests and an ultrasound. ","Hi, i am 35yrs, i have been married for 4 years and no issue yet. Besides i see my period once or twice a year only. what do i do to get pregnant?" -229377,Is there any treatment for strong penis?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. The hair that grew all over your body was not pubic hair. They were body hair because of your strong male hormone. There is nothing unhealthy about it. Masturbation is normal and cannot harm your health in any way if you were within moderation. Masturbation cannot cause reduction in penis and testicle size, for sure. Masturbation and penile growth is positively related. If you masturbate thrice a week, penis grows and become stronger. There are no medicines available for penis growth. Stop being obsessive about penis and its size. There is a danger of you being anxious.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. ","Hi my name is Matt, as a teenager I used to masterbate and grew a lot of pubic hair all over my body. I also lost penis and testicle size. I haven't master bated for at least 12 years and still no growth. Just wondering if there is some kind of drug or treatment to promote growthThank you" -209083,Suggest treatment for fever and stomach pain in a child,Hi.....I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress - At his age interest in play increases and interest in food decreases. This is quite natural. If he is active and playing around you need not worry. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed him and also make whatever you feed him calorie dense by adding good amount of ghee to it.I suggest you not to use appetite stimulants on long run as they may cause drowsiness.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"My15months old baby boy doesnt eat properly.He had running nose and dry cough a couple of weeks ago. He had been vomiting whenever I tried to give him his meds. He did not eat anything except for water and a little milk. He s an above avg baby he weighed 13,6kg last week. But now he has gone down without eating. How to make him eat? He becomes very tired without proper food. He also has signs of cutting his molars. His gums are a tad swollen but not red. He cries every night after giving paracetamol he calms down. He also had ear infection along with cold I gave antibiotics and I think he s ok. I can t figure out the reason for his break down. Pls suggest some relief" -214047,What causes pain in mouth and swollen face?,Hey Hi! Bleeding gums are due to the deposition of dirt that constantly irritates it leading to gum disease. The pain and wobbling of your tooth is a sign of gum disease at a very advanced stage where the supporting structures are also under destruction. The primary reason for this is poor oral hygiene as you've stated that you brush irregularly. The first treatment recommended for you is a good oral hygiene practice henceforth and a complete oral prophylaxis which helps your teeth to be prevented from furthermore destruction and try to revive back to normal. Depending on the grade of mobility of the tooth your dentist will decide whether it can be retained or not. ,"hey, i just brushed my teeth, i had slight bleeding from the upper right side of my gum, abose one tooth.. this tooth has just started to ache and it feels wobbley also. i dont brush often as i have been lazy and i will start from today onwards.. is there anything it could be? when i move the tooth which the bleeding came from, it hurts a little." -224879,How to treat Benign Prostatic hyperplasia?,"Hello, Your husband semen analysis report shows a normal sperm count. But sperm motility is defective. Non-motile sperm concentration is high. So I suggest you investigate further with semen culture to rule out infection. He can take multivitamin tablets and hey Forte like a tablet to increase sperm motility. Within two to three month he will gain normal sperm motility and able to do conception. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ",am married from 11 months but till date i am not pregnant when we both go through tests i have ok reports but my hubby have low sperm count problem the repot is as folloes quantity 200 ml liquidfication 30 minutes motility 30% active 10% sluggish 20% non active 70 % colour opeque total sperm count 35 millions we both are under the treatment of gyne but plz tell is there possibilty that we become parents and what is approx time to recover the low sperm counts is there hope for pregnancy plz help me -147243,What causes elevated neutrophil count?,HiThanks for askingBased on your query and findings my opinion is1. ESR is quite high in your father's case and is probably related to the fever and now to the joint pains. 2. ESR is an indicator of an underlying disease process which raises with disease and settles to normal with resolution of the cause. It is only a prognostic indicator and not a diagnostic indicator.3. In your father's case it will reduce with the resolution of joint pains as chronic inflammation around joints have raised the ESR.4. You need to focus on bringing down joint pains rather than worrying about a raised ESR.Hope this helps ,"Hello, My dad is been diagnosed for fever, he received antibiotic for viral fever. But the viral fever brought joint pains along with it. after the viral fever the joint pains still continued since a month. on recommendation fron a doctor we got all type of blood test done. the report indicated ESR count is 40 which is on the higher side. I would like to know is there any real problem and how will it be cured." -90792,Scan report saying hyperechic sol noted on the right lobe of the liver. What does it mean?,"Hello there, I will answer to your question according to ayurveda. Firstly,you should do abdominal sonography first to rule out your fear. If the report is ok,then don't worry,its a physiological problem that you have. Now what ayurveda thinks regarding this problem?As you are also suffering from urticaria (sheet pitta) along with yellow skin.This is called tirykgamitva of doshas. My experience says if this is not due to gall bladder stone then its related with blood(rakta) +rasa(lymph) +mamsa(muscle) dhatu. This is called samtajaneet pitta/kaphavrurtta pitta dosha in ayurveda. The best medicines for this are navayas loha/punarnava mandure/shankha bhasma/praval pishti etc along with dhanvantar ghritam/mahatiktak ghritam/dadimadya ghritam. I got excellent results with these medicines in my ayurvedic practice at my clinic.Also maximum intake of ginger/hing/spinach/yam/beet root/turmeric/coriander seeds/black cardamom/oregano/mangostine peel/jaggery/green gram daal is also recommended. Also do various test like LFT,AST GGPT,AP,Urine analysis,BUL,ESR,BSL etc.If any problems occurs the above written treatment is also effective in gall bladder stone +in any liver diseases. ","hi, i am a 15 year old boy and have been having pain which i believe could be gallbladder pains. from what i have researched the symptoms seem to indacate it aswell. i regulaly get fairly yellow skin (as stated by a friend in maths lesson), ( Jaundice symptoms), not severe but friends have noticed although it is not constant and comes on every so often. i also have urticeria, which could explain for the itching, but the rashes dont come up when i do, so i am not sure if it is a symptom. with these symptoms i get pain and tenderness under the ribs on the right side that is made worse by movement or coughing. however it is not severe (i am not screaming in pain but am crouched over) and not long lasting normally (6 hours-1 day), (Acute cholecystitis symptoms). but i do not get the tempreture asosiated with it. in serious cases of it i do get long lasting pains but never a fever or anything like that. and also i feel like i get gallstones but i have no proof it has never been stated by a doctor, it just feels like people say it does. my parents both have problems with gallbladders, my mum had to have hers removed. what can i do to get rid of these pains, should i see a doctor about it, and is there something i can do to stop it permanently because it as occasionally effected my sporting performance, and that is not usuall because i have played with a ruptured hip flexer and sever cases of shin splints and osgood schlatters. many thanks ed" -12763,My sight is still blurry after wearing new glasses. Kindly advise.,Hi. As you told your vision was fine with the glasses or lenses your doctor uses during eye exam and now you are having trouble with your glasses then most probably you need to recheck your glasses if they are dispensed according to your prescription or is there any error. Sometimes a minor error in dispensing cause much trouble especially if you having cylindrical number or axis. I think your glasses are not according to your prescription or it gets mixed with someone else. So first go and verify your glasses number and match with your glasses prescription. ,"Hi doctor, I recently had an eye exam and was able to see clearly by the time the doctor was done with my exam. I ordered the glasses and they just arrived yesterday. I out them on and it is as if I am not wearing glasses because with the glasses or without the glasses everything is blurry. I told them that and was told I have to wait for seven days for my eyes to adjust. How do I do that when I cannot read without straining my eyes either way?" -248996,Suggest treatment for leg and ankle pain,"It is a soft tissue swelling or a haematoma.u can go 4 cold compression, crepe bandage application not tightly, wid limb elevation.it takes at least 3 weeks for this to resolve ",I fell almost two weeks ago and hit my left knee. originally it had a huge egg on the knee cap and right below it. It still has bruising and there is still and egg but it is smaller.. Should I continue to ignore or is it time for someone to take a peek -23664,There is a pressure feeling in the bottom of my throat. What could it be?,"Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I just read your query and saw your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Hope you find my advice beneficial. For more information consult an endocrinologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/endocrinologist ","Hello doctor, I have been suffering from severe health issues since six months. My main problems include difficulty to burp, fatigue, pressure feeling in the bottom of my throat for which I have done gastroscopy which yielded no results. Also, I have done an MRI and barium swallow test. The barium swallow clearly shows an air bubble, which I am not able to burp out. This bubble is in the same location where I have the pressure feeling. I have overlayed the MRI and barium swallow, which shows the air bubble that is stuck underneath my thyroid. Can you please have a look at my thyroid MRI images and tell me if there are any anomalies. If there are no anomalies then what other things could be preventing the gas to pass my neck? I have attached all the images for your reference." -229723,"Could hard, growing lump on public hair and shaft of penis in hair follicle suggest STD?","HelloThanks for query.Based on the symptoms that you have, I would state that you have Chronic infection of the Epididymis and Testicles (Chronic Epididymo-Orchitis) .You need to consult qualified Surgeon for clinical assessment and get following basic tests done to establish diagnosis .1) Routine urine test and Urine culture 2) Ultrasound Scanning of Scrotum.Taking appropriate antibiotics as per culture report along with anti inflammatory medicines like Diclofenac and Serropeptidase twice daily will help to eradicate infection .ensure to drink more water to keep your urine dilute .Dr.Patil. ","I suffered swelling of the right testicle.Medication was administered intra-mascular and was good.But my partner did not get same treatment. I have suffered repeated/ relapsing episode of UTI with possible presence of infection in the testicle , epidydmis and sperm delivery tube/ duct. What is the right medication to cure this? This is long term condition." -151824,What is the sensitive bump between the bunion bone and the heel?,"Hello,Your symptoms seem to be muscle cramps in the calf. I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplements. Warm compresses can also be helpful in treating the pain.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ","I ruptured a disk at L5 4 years ago. I opted for physical therapy but have never been pain free since. I have muscle spasms constantly in my left calf and if my pain level is increased, I have a hard time going to the bathroom. I do not take any medication for pain." -218429,What causes pink spots on tongue after started brushing using baking soda?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have black tongue dont worry it can be due to nutrional deficiency or due to depapillation of papillae, You do is maintaine proper oral hygiene , Properly cleaning of tongue , Take vitamin B 6, B12 supplements one tablet once daily for one week If then you wont get relief then go to dentist for oral examination and investigations if necessary go for biopsy Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. ","I am a 71 year old male. At the dentists office yesterday, she mentioned my black tongue. Didn""t think much about it til I got home and looked in the mirror. What a shock! brushed some away. But have plenty in the back of the tongue.Can you tell me what causes this condition? Thank you" -252137,Can anesthesia affect nuvaring efficiency ?,"hello,I have gone through your query. Here are your answers: 1. Clarithromycin has been shown to cause adverse effects in the fetus in animal studies at doses with serum levels 2-17 times that achieved in humans. Hence, it should be used only if absolutely needed. 2. Carbocisteine is preferably avoided in pregnancy, though no controlled studies are available to establish fetal harm. It is unfortunate that you took both the medications unknowingly. Please report to your gynecologist to plan further management. Fetal DNA tests can reveal some deformities and this is the earliest test available. Anomalies scan, chorion villus biopsy and amniocentesis are the other methods available to detect fetal anomalies. Hope your query has been answered. Take care. ",hi i take clarithromycin and carboceistine during my first month of pregnancy or should i say 1 or 2 weeks of it. I am not aware that i am pregnant that time so after my check up i took those medicines as my doctor recommended. now i am very worry about the effect of those medicines...please help me to answer my questions. thank you very much -105214,Suggest tests to detect rheumatoid lung disease,"Hello! Pulmonary embolism is a medical EMERGENCY ! it happens when there is abnormal blood clots in the blood vessels of the lungs , which can be fatal if untreated or improperly be treated. The drugs used to treat are anticoagulants (blood thinners) . It is the critical balance between the pro and anti coagulant status of your body that is manipulated with the blood thinners and hence too less or too much of these drugs is highly dangerous.Too much can cause bleeding from various blood vessels even vessels in your brain .So Kindly Refrain from self medication at this point. The dose of anticoagulant needs to be carefully titrated based on the values of blood tests termed PT (Prothrombin time) INR (International normalised ratio) . It is essential to repeat these tests every 2-3 days once to ensure safe dosing off the drugs by physician. So it is extremely dangerous to self medicate . Dosage of CHF drugs also needs to decided by physician . Restricting fluid and salt intake is also required in management of CHF. ",I have had 2 episodes of pulmonary embolisms in the past. I woke up yesterday morning with a very shaen while and specific location in my upper chest / left lung area and was short of breath even while still lying in bed. The shortness of breath was even worse with activity. Sort of lish a fish out of water type difficuly breathing. I had been without my coumadin for several days. I also have chf and had been without my lasix for several days which could also explain the shortness of breath. There is a small chance the pain could have a been muscular. I have been taking coumadin for 2 days now and I also have been taking low dose aspirin a few times a day. Since medical care is poor here for those that do not have insurance I have decided to treat this myself; Aspiriin and coumadin and taking it easy. What are my chances of death or more serious complications? -245352,Suggest home treatment for vaginal burning and itching during sex,"Hello.The efficacy of Aloe Vera for your skin symptoms is low. Corticosteroids as Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines by mouth as Ebastine can help you.Please consult your doctor for prescription.I wish you good health.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) ","I have been diagnosed with dermatomyositis, would taking aloe vera help this symptoms; dry, itchy skin, weak and tired,swelling of the face and eyes, sore mouth, SOB, sore muscles, stiff joints, ears ringing.I am taking prednisone and methotrexate and other vitamins. If so, which do you suggest?" -226592,Suggest treatment for erection problems and grey hair,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to history provided you are having acute urinary tract infection that can be in the form of acute urethritis. Masturbation is a safe practice and don't worry about that and don't feel shy in Consulting doctor. Your urine routine microscopic examination should be done and if it shows pus cells and bacteria and urinary culture should be done for further work up. Antibiotic course can be prescribed for your condition and you have to take more fruit juice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,I have some problem i am 16 i masterbate. When i walk or sit i notice some gel type drops coming out of penis. Also when my penis erected and when its soft. And little burns during urinating. Pls help i am really worried. And i dont want to go to docter. -231429,What could be the black patch on the penis with lump filled with pus?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. change in the voice is common at this age. No need to worry about that. Just be relaxed. It wit become normal after puberty. For acne you can take doxycyclin and clindamycin. Avoid oily food and drink plenty of water.Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","Hello, my name is carl and I am 18 years old. I know I am still going threw puberty because I m 5 6 and my voice still cracks. I have trouble with acne a lot but I can control it with meds. What am I doing wrong as a person? I thought puberty ended at 16." -64254,What could possibly cause geographic tongue?,"Hello dear user!I have gone through your query and understood your concerns!Thank you for sharing them on healthcaremagic.Have you fevers, pain in your shoulder blades or when you breathe?I would recommend you to go to your healthcare center and meed a doctor there. This severe cough with phlegm and brown secretions is suggestive either for a severe acute bronchitis or a pneumonia. Malign diseases of the lungs if you are over 50's and a smoker, have to be ruled out too.An auscultation of your lungs and a chest X-ray is needed in your case to determine the cause of your concerns.The cure is done accordingly the findings of examinations and must be done by a doctor for optimal effects.I hope this answer was helpful to you!Please kindly rate it as helpful and write a short review about your experience with me! I would appreciate that a lot.Thank you and best regards!DR ERIOL. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I cough and spit up plegm all day and night. Sometimes its so bad I start gagging and feel like I'm going to vomit, when it started today I did vomit, but it was not food it was a lot of little brown speckles of stuff. And it burned realy bad. Tired of the coughing and phlegm and need to sleep at night. Thank you" -17659,What is the significance of an elevated CA-19 tumor marker?,"Hi. CBC (complete blood count), LFT (liver function test) and USG (ultrasonography) of abdomen. Revert back after the tests to a medical gastroenterologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist ","Hello doctor, I have a question regarding the significance of an elevated CA-19 tumor marker. I recently had one and that came back as 43 (per laboratory should have been under 34). I do not have cancer and I am wondering what else could cause this elevation? Please help." -255884,"Taking HCG injections, early periods. Should continue with birth control?","Hi,In the current scenario, I would ask for a trans-vaginal sonogram along with a blood test for pregnancy to know the status. If pregnancy or any other pelvic pathology has been ruled out, you should test for blood profile as well as hormonal imbalances. Any weight changes, stress and medications are also possible causes for the irregular menstrual pattern. If the IUD is found to be causing it, it needs to be removed and an alternate contraceptive method planned. Hope this helps. ",Hi I have the copper iud for over 3 years now and had no problems untill recently I missed my period 2 weeks ago in turn I has very very light brown spotting/ discharge . Pain in left side goes from dull ache almost like cramp to very sore. Doctor sent medor smear which all came back clear. I have started spotting again and have slot if pain again. Please help. K -65536,Could keeping the foot elevated cure infected cut on it?,"Hello,Welcome to the HCM,There can be so many causes of recurrent dizziness,spinning like feeling for example,1.anxiety and stress2.inner ear problems3. brain related cause.I would suggest that get checked by a neurologist and discuss further.You may also visit an ENT doctor to rule out any inner ear problem.For avoiding stress,start exercise,learn any new activity and plan for visiting with family.Regards,Dr.Maheshwari ","i have felt like i have been fighting off some sort of infection for at least a month. i have felt drained, and at times, i have felt like i was coming down with the flu. This usually passes within a day or two but i never feel 100% better. i have had pressure headaches at some point every day for the last month or so. i have been under a lot of stress lately, but i have dealt with worse. the last week i have been increasingly light-headed. It gets a little worse every day. Today i have felt like i was floating all day long. Every time i feel anxious or nerves its gets to the point that i spin." -223922,Suggest treatment for epididymitis,"HI, I can understand your concern for your symptoms, It can be due to premature ejaculation, you can rule out for diabetes, testosterone, thyroid.I Hope I have answered your query. If you have further doubts , I would be happy to help you. Happy day ","When Im sitting around at times my seamen comes out not voluntarily. Not much comes out but I am getting very worried. My penis is also becoming sensitive in terms of touch I also getting a slight sensation on my legs. I'm over 25 and never had sex. I might not be on the computer in the next 10 minutes, if you reply after that then please email to YYYY@YYYY" -155457,When is it appropriate to start physical therapy?,"Hello, I hail from Bangalore. Fibromyalgia what it is must be known to you. Having a good hands-on physical examination can help understand the extent of the fibromyalgia involved in the muscular system. Since you didn't mention anything about which are is more painful it is difficult to put words on how to resolve the issue Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",I am living in Bangalore temporarily and have Fibromyalgia. I have been reading that the underlying cause can be due to an under active thyroid. I was doing better but recently began to feel much worse. I don t know what to do or who to see here in the city. -71245,"Mono infection, no fatigue, swollen throat, on antibiotics, monospot positive, WBC low","Hi there, Thanks for your query. It is highly unlikely that strep infection was the primary cause of recurrent skin lesion on the foot since teenage. Eczema or allergic lesions (due to contact with an allergen such as synthetic socks, stockings or shoes or environmental allergens), which disrupts the skin, enables bacteria to enter and cause bacterial infection. Other cause can be gout, which too can present in the similar manner. In any case, you need to consult a dermatologist who will examine the foot lesion, reach to the exact cause and prescribe appropriate treatment. in the meanwhile, you may use an ointment containing an antibiotic + a steroid for at least 2 weeks (or more- till the lesion disappears completely), which will take care of lesion, irrespective of the cause. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal ","I have had streptococcus in the top of my foot many years ago as a teenager and had always been susceptible to the strep virus. Now as a middle aged adult never get it. Until now, I feel like I may have that symptom again in the top of my foot. and is spreading near the big toe, and am not able to walk well. Its a 30 minute drive to nearest emergency but am not the type to go unless necessary. my question are what are symptoms for this to make sure. I have been fighting a cold for the 1st time in over a year...thank you" -63247,Is feeling intoxicated after waking up a symptom of chronic Epstein-Barr?,"It could be an abscess, maybe minor or major, depending on the size of the bump. Keep your armpits dry and clean, avoid sweaty places, and consult a surgeon if discomfort persists. You could also use a Magnesium sulphate ointment thrice a day till it develops a pus point and bursts out all the contents, which you could then easily clean with an antiseptic solution like Dettol. Follow hygienic practices and use talcum powder if need be. Avoid anti-Perspirants as they tend to clog pores and stuff infection-causing bacteria inside them producing such infections. ",I have a hole just under the crease of my arm pit I have tried putting band aids on it but we re it is and bending all the time makes them fall off . It s been here for about 1 week and it has a really bad sense to it like really bad. I have been cleaning it but now it is getting red around it and starting to look gross -14961,What are the best things one can do to get pregnant?,"Hi. As with anything, having a planned pregnancy has a better outcome than an unplanned pregnancy. For both partners, adhering to a healthy lifestyle in terms of diet, fitness, stopping smoking and alcohol, and stress management are important. For the woman, in particular, we check blood count, rubella immunity, thyroid levels, sugars if indicated, and advise folic acid supplements to prevent certain neurological defects. If you are at the age of above 35, or having irregular cycles, endometriosis, or have had pelvic infections, you may want to visit your gynecologist to avoid wasting precious time. If your partner smokes or consumes excess alcohol or diabetic or above age 40, it is better to get a semen analysis done. You can calculate the fertile period of your cycle and try to make use of this period. All the best, hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, What are the best things one can do to get pregnant?" -140992,What causes pain in mid back due to falling down?,"Hello,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from muscular pain in your back towards right side.Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals).Muscle relaxant such as thiocolchicoside can be taken. Vitamin B-complex and Vitamin C supplementation can used to promote healing. Omeprazole decreases acidity due to analgesics. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. ",I am having pain in my sight side more towards my back when I lay down I don t notice it as much when I am sitting or walking but at night it really bothers me I usually lay on my right side stomach and I have not been able to do that for about a week. -49897,Suggest treatment for high blood pressure,"Hello,The symptoms you mentioned are well explained by your anxiety. Heart problems are unlikely at 24 years with numbness in legs. Howe'ver still getting an ECG done s there is no harm. So I would. advise you get an ECG done once that is normal you can talk to your doctor for treatment of your anxiety.treating anxiety is important as well as your sleep for proper health.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,      Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman ","hi i am 24 year male from India. Lately i have been feeling uneasiness in left part of chest, palpitations, and sometimes numbness in legs and hands. I have been smoking for 2 years, but stopped as soon i developed the symptoms. Is this because of gas. In any case what do i do? I cant sleep at night cause of anxiety." -134552,"sensation in throat, swollen esophagus, hereditary esophagus problems. Is it something serious?",SINUSITIS ALLERGY OF SINUSES DO LIKE THISTHE POSTNASAL DRIP OF MUCUS CAUSES AND THERE CAN BE BLEEDING FROM SINUSESAND THERE IS CHRONIC INFLAMATION OF THROAT MUCOSA LEADING TO PAIN IN SHOULDER BLADESI ADVISE TO GET XRAY PNS WATERS VIEW AND PERMANENTLY TREAT THE CONDITION WITH ALLERGY DOCTOR CONSULTATIONTILLYOU CAN TAKE FEXOFENADINE 120 MG BDBRONCHODILATOR SYP TDS AND ANTACID GEL TDSDICLO SOS FOR PAIN ,"Hi..im going to the Dr in the morning but i was wondering if you see lil specks of blood in mucus if thats a sign of bronchitis? This started out as a bad case of allergies but has turned into more than that,Im having trouble breathing at times and right under both my shoulder blades hurt all the time..any ideas what this is?" -242502,Discomfort in stomach when interacting with people with a tendency to hurt myself. What does this indicate?,Yes it may if one is prone or have such episodes in past It can be prevented by relaxing or small dose of dugs Please get in touch with a psychiatrist It may also be prevented by stop worrying about itDr Lal ,"The last couple of days I've had some weird feelings of anxiety. It resembles the feeling that one gets right after you've been startled or had a big scare. I've had one panic attack before, just out of the blue, but I also had a dental abscess at that time. This time, I'm having some cold symptoms and chest congestion. So now I'm wondering if an infectious process in the body can trigger a panic attack. It's a very uncomfortable feeling." -85396,Could abdominal discomfort be due to inflamed gallbladder?,"Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Here your father might have cirrhosis as having ascites . .If splenomegaly associated then portal hypertension can be there by cirrhosis...For headache paracetamol can be given .But not excessively...Cirrhosis needs to be treated .If portal hypertension more beta blocker can given.For ascites diuretic can be given....Ultimate treatment is transplantation for cirrhosis...Take low salt diet.In morning take grined spinach and carrot juice....If your father having associated sleep disturbance, behavioural abnormality serum ammonia estimation done to rule out encephalopathy....Hope your concern solved.Take care.Dr.Parth ",my father is suffering from alcoholic hepatitis (likely cirrhosis) and was having ascites and edema 20 days ago which is now not visible. His billrubin has also came down from 22 to 9.5 and HB rosed from 8 to 9. however he is complaining headache for last two days. i dont know which medicine can be given with such leave condition ?? -8160,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -167718,What causes tight feeling around total knee replacement?,"Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case.There is possibility of plantar fascitis.Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles.You should not walk bare foot at home also.Avoid exposure of cold to foot.Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help. Some times tapping to foot may also help to relieve pain.Take calcium supplement with vit D.If no relief with this line of treatment then local injection shot can give pain relief for longer duration.Last modality is minimally invasive surgery to release inflamed tissue. You can do plantar fascia release arthroscopic ally.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","I have a sharp (like a needle going in) stabbing pain in the back of the foot near the heal. It just happens suddenly and it goes up the leg and ends around back of knee. It started 2 nights ago and is getting worse. It happens when I am walking, sitting or lying down." -221444,Is there any side effect of extraction of wisdom teeth ?,"Hello and thank you for your question. Any time you have a red lesion on the side of the tongue that persists longer than a few weeks it is important to have it evaluated in person by a dentist and possibly biopsied. Oral cancer can occur at any age and is very common on the side of the tongue. The tried and true method of identification is through biospy. Many lesions can appear flat, red and on the side of the tongue. Highly unlikely that it is cancer at your age, but safe to rule out if it doesn't go away. Geographical tongue does have a border but not always apparent. It can also be lichen planus, trauma from an adjacent tooth, chemical burn from medication, new toothpaste, mouthrinse or spicy/citric foods. I hope this helps you. Best wishes, good health. Dr. Ward ","I have a smooth red patch on my tongue , which I notice about 1-2 weeks ago. It is on the right side, near the edge of the tongue. It sound not cause any pain. I have had a canker sore before but this is not like that. I have looked at geographic tongues but mine does not seem to have any outline, which seems characteristic of geographic tongues. I am 22 years old; weigh approx. 50kg; height is 164 cm. I do not suffer from any medical conditions. I have family history of diabetes and heart disease." -246570,Suggest remedy for pain in ribs while diagnosed with Lyme disease,"Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I am due for hip replacement 2-1, I have had several extreme pain that radiates through my gut and into my groin area. I had an incident 1 week ago where I had to use all my strength to get up off a toilet that was not handicap ready, I used all my strength to get up. Since then, I have had several radical pains that just put me down. Not sure if I tore something, or if it is my hip that is just needing help. Thank you" -50750,"What causes hot flashes, fluttering heartbeat and tightness in chest?","If during the onset of symptoms you feel dizzy or collapse then it needs urgent medical attention with a baseline resting ecg and Holter monitor or Loop recorder if any further suspicion arises. For many healthy individuals ocassional feeling of sinking heart may not necessarily be due to cardiac in origin. There are many other factors, diet and medications that may cause the same feeling. ","Lately i have had an occasional like sinking feeling in my heart and it kind of feels like my heart collased and will not ""blow back up"" but it only lasts for a second or two and it doesnt hurt it just catchs me off guard and worries me that it could be signs of somthing more serious" -237461,Can taking Xanax for two weeks cause a seizure?,"Hello Pristiq is Desvenlafaxine. This is a SNRI group of anti-depressant drug. The drug acts by increasing serotonin and nor-epinephrin neurotransmission in brain. It cause changes at molecular level so abrupt stoppage of use result in rebound effects and consequent withdrawal syndrome. Though the withdrawal doesn't result in serious complications still it can prove distressing. Consult a Psychiatrist for help in withdrawal and how to taper drug. Normally one should decrease dose at about 25% every 4 weeks and in 8-12 weeks medicine can be stopped completely. But that too depends upon the initial dose of drug. To prevent withdrawal symptoms without drug I would advise you to take plenty of water, take diets rich in protein and carbohydrates. Avoid alcohol or any other recreational drug. Consult a psychiatrist if problem persist.Thanks ","Yes, I have been taking pristiq for 7 months and while it helped me through a major life crisis it has also left me feeling disconnected from any emotions ... it feels like I am touching life through clingwrap. I have gone off the pristiq 5 days ago cold turkey ... and I know all the advise is to taper etc etc.. but to taper at 10% per month it will take me 9 months to get off them. My question is how can I help myself through the withdrawal symptoms with out taking more drugs?" -195145,What causes the ball sac to be higher than hanging skin in 3 year old?,Hi.... as long as it is not causing her any problems or any physical symptoms you need not worry about it. The usage of antibiotics and recent lower respiratory tract infection is not related to this. Vitamin D deficiency is a remote possibility and I suggest you get her evaluated for this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,ive just bathed my 6 1/2 month old daughter and noticed that her ribs on her left side appear to be protruding more than on her right side. She doesnt appear to be in pain with this but ive not noticed this before. She is currently on antibiotics for a chest infection and conjunctivitis. Is this anything to be worried about?? -102432,What could cause an unexplained bruise on my upper back and pain while breathing?,"Hello,As per my clinical experience, the substantial amount of breathlessness is due to micrometastasis involving bronchi and alveoli. In our clinic, after thorough counseling of the patient and relatives, I recommend the only symptomatic mode of treatment rather than giving extensive eradicative measures which are not going to be 100% result oriented at this stage of metastasis.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ","my dad was dignosed with adenocarcinoma of colon cancer dukes c stage two years back.we successfully underwent sigmiodscopy.later on he was advised folfox therapy and avastin( k-ras mutation). after 6 doses itself he responded well by giving a clean report and CEA-3.for the next 6 chemos his dose was reduced.after 3 months he had reoccurence in lungs.nothing in the colon was found though.the doctor gave xeloda and irinotecan,avastin..5Fu however was skipped.he didnt even cheked the CEA once in 6 doses.after 6 doses his cea rosed to 80.we got back to oxilaplatin and xeloda and avastin.but till that time the disease progressed in his pelvic area.now his limbs are swollen and suddenly he started breathlessness.also the reason behind it is low HB and RBC.since he had hematuria cos of a small tumour near the bladder which we removed by scopy,now his brathing is ok and right from the day he got admiited he is on NIV.docs now say there is nothing much to do.his lungs are fully gone.i dont belive this completely.his pelvic nodes are iliac nodes and a laproscopy surgeon says he can easily remove them.now the lung remains the major concern.what do u suggest?" -69070,Can yeast cause rashes over my neck and chest?,"Hello,Treatment for Helicobacter Pylori depends in which part of world do You live. In the United States the recommended primary therapies for Helicobacter Pylori is PPI (proton pump inhibitor), clarithromycin, amoxicillin and metronidazole for 14 days or PPI, bismuth, metronidazole and tetracycline for 10-14 days. However Helicobacter Pylori is found in about 80% of the world's population. Some of these symptoms You have described fits to Helicobacter Pylori infection (like: nausea, diarrhea, weight loss), but symptoms like panic feelings, fears, anxiety, worries, depression, tiredness, fatigue, sleepiness shows that the problem is somewhere else. In my opinion You should go to psychiatrist or psychologist and talk about Your worries. You may have depression or anxiety disorder but to be sure You should contact Your doctor. Common treatment options include lifestyle changes, therapy and medications. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. ","Hi I have recently been diagnosed with H-Pylori by Gastrscopy, but I think my symptoms are more than just that, here s my symptoms: Nausea, nervousness, stomach gas, panicky feelings, fears, anxiety, worries, negative thoughts, depression, tiredness, fatigue, sleepiness, back pain, diarrhea, lack of appetite, weight loss. What I may have? thanks Mike" -120812,What can be the reason for pain and cramps in the stomach?,"Hi, i carefully read your question and got your point. The problem started after you are given broad spectrum antibioticsI ve seen so many patient in my clinic with such problem you are facing.Amoxacillin and especially azithromycin cause severe gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea. I recommend my patient take them on empty stomach.You should not worry about the pain abdomin and loss of appetite as you will feel better when you stopp these antibiotics.I recommend my patient to take cefadroxill and metronidazole after tooth extraction.You can contact with your local doctor as these are priscription based drugs.I hope you will be satisfued with my answer, please do not hesitate in asking from Healthcaremagic. ","Hello, I am having a lot of abdominal discomfort after switching antibiotics after my wisdom teeth extraction. I went from amoxicillin 500mg to azithromycin 250mg because of severe vomiting due to the amoxil. Now I'm constipated and my stool is gray with mucus. I'm assuming, since I vomited so much, that I lost a lot of the bile my body had produced. It's also worth noting that I'm not eating as much since I can't chew, so I'm not expecting these prolific BM's," -110035,"What causes severe headache,cold,ear,nose,throat & chest congestion?",Frequent course of antibiotics will not relieve your symptoms. If your chest x ray is otherwise normal then it could be related to your smoking which needs inhaled bronchodilators. Also get a sputum examined for tuberculosis just to rule out as you are having fever o and off. ,"Hello, ive been diagnosed with severe bronchitis 20 days back. At first, i was suffering with severe productive cough with light green colored mucus, low grade fever at night and chest discomfort / shortness in breath. After physical examination, my GP prescribe me with an antibiotic course for 5 days. The first course of antibiotic didnt help. Then my GP changed the antibiotic and this time he gave me a 10 days course of Klaricid 500 mg and tylenol. After a week or so i started feeling well, the cough went away as well as my low grade fever, but i still had a little chest discomfort. After the completion of my second spell of antibiotic, i went for re-examination and after physical examination, my doc said i still have air blockage in my left lung and he suggested a chest xray. This time i took my Xray to a pulmonologist and hr said that i have severe bronchitis / bronchital changes. He prescribed me with another course of 7 days antibiotic along with a short therapy of Betnesol 0.5 mg, 2 tablets, twice a day for 7 days.Please suggest what seems to be wrong with me, why the bronchitis not going away as i have already tried 2 different antibiotics spells, and why i am prescribed with a steroid therapy which seems to be a heavy dose.Btw im smoking since 15 years or so, im 33.Zeeshan" -238785,How to solve the mental illness?,"Depressive disorder is a medical condition that has psychological symptoms. 1. It may at times be precipitated by a stressor. However, often there is no psycho-social stressor.2. An episode of Depression may last from weeks to years. It is not possible to predict the length of episode unless there is a clear pattern in the past (even then one can't predict for sure).3. Episodes of Depression are often self-limiting. One recovers on one's own.4. It is possible that you may never have another episode all your life in future. However, if you do get the symptoms you describe in future, you should consult a psychiatrist.If Depression is treated, one can recover much earlier. Another reason, why one should treat Depression is that medicines that are successful in treating earlier episodes often work in the future episodes. The chances of future episodes being longer and more severe increase and the chances of response to medicines decrease if earlier episodes are not treated with antidepressants.Combination of antidepressants and therapy such as behavioral or cognitive behavioral therapy gives best results. ","For about two and a half years, I had SEVERE depression, but I think there may be a larger psychological issue. It came out of nowhere and left the same way. No traumas that would have been a trigger. Here are only a few of the symptoms: SEVERE depression Talking to oneself Weeks of insomnia at a time Issues with food (signs of ED) Inability to function Inability to remember or retain information Complete isolation and distrust of people Numerous panic attacks (sometimes more than one day) Very paranoid Periods of inability to cry Graphic nightmares Both restless and fatigue This was the scariest thing I have ever been through in my life and I am afraid that it is going to return and be even worse. I have no clue what caused this, why it lasted so long, nor why I got better. Any thoughts on what this may be or feedback would be helpful" -203129,What causes a lump under the chin in a child?,"Your child has a dry upper-lip, nothing else. Vaseline is the right way to go. Where do you hail from? If you are living in a cold place, this is easy to understand. If not, then it needs a proper evaluation by a dermatologist - i.e. a skin specialist. Regards,Dr. Taher ","To Whom It May Concern, I have a 3weeks-old boy and his upper lip has got a thick layer,then that layer turn dried,white and I put vasinline on it and the dried skin go off. After that, the thick layer grow again. Would you help me on that? Thank you so much." -180823,"Dizzy, light headed, weak and tired. Taking medicines for BP. Remedy?","Hi, Thanks for using HCM.There may be multiple reasons for this like electrolyte imbalance, vascular problem in adjusting, cochlear problem or due to CNS. Get checked for BP, ECG once and get done serum electrolytes and opthalmic examination (Retinoscope) to diagnose the problem. For now have adequate regular sleep, plenty of fluids, nutritious diet with required calorie and regular outdoor exercises. this will help you and Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further management.Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.Wish you good health. Take care.RegardsDr. Lohit K ","I get a dizzy sensation when I lie down from a sitting position and the reverse, lying down to sitting up. also get dizzy when I tilt my head backwards- as when I put eyedrops in my right eye. What would cause this dizziness. I was in Hawaii in May 2013 (extremely hot - no air contitioning) and the dizziness started then. Can you explain what would cause this problem?" -239996,Is adult ADHD and multiple personality disorder related?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The behavior is a mental disorder. Being aroused by having fantasies about murder, torture, humiliation. Paraphilia is the experience of intense sexual arousal to atypical objects, situations. You should see a psychologist to assess whether your girl friend is having Paraphilia. Then treatment also should be started.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I asked my girlfriend recently about how often she masturbates. Her response was that I wouldnt believe how often she does or how she is sexually aroused to that point. She stated that its not sexual in nature but that she is aroused by envisioning individuals being murdered, tortured or humiliated. Obviously, I was concerned but glad she had the courage to disclose her fantasies. I m worried however. What is this disordered called and should I be concerned. I love her very much." -95632,Suggest remedy for lump in thyroid,"Hi,thanks for your query to my HCM clinic.I understand the concerns you have .In my opinion the bump on the collar bone is due to the Acute on Chronic-Cold abscess in supra-clavicular lymph glands / and or acute abscess in lymph nodes of infectious mononucleosis /or it could be chronic infected Sebaceous Cyst/or it could be Hogdekins or NH-Lymphoma.Excision with Biopsy of the lump would fix the cause of such a lump in your case.In my opinion-you have mostly-TB-Cold abscess or infectious mono or it could be HL / NHL with abscess.So consult a Surgeon who would treat after Excision biopsy to rule out the various possibilities of such a lump.Hope you would be relieved of your query. with this reply.I would love to mhelp and Wellcome to HCM for more queries. ",Hello! I am a 26year old female and I weigh about 270lbs. For the last 2 years I have had a white peasized bump on my collar bone. A week ago that pea sized bump turned into a quarter sized red bump which hurts to the slightest touch. The red bump is soft but at the edges it s hard. I know it was dumb of me to put off going to the doctor......but I am really scared. Please help me. -243314,"Bitten by dog, sick, irritated, hydrophobia. What is the reason? Cure?",Hello ,"Hi, I am Partha from Guwahati. My father has been suffering from Alzheimer's Dementia for the last 5 years and hypertension for about two decades. Present medication- Admenta 10mg (memantine hydrochloride) twice daily, Stamlo beta (Amlodipine+atenolol) in the morning and stamlo 2.5 mg in d evening. His BP is under conrol but mental ability is deterirating day by day. What should be our next line of treatment?" -81083,Sore right side of lower back above kidney. Taking prozac for a year. Strain? Any ideas?,"Dear Sir,Sorry to hear about your problem. Your stone is quite big and the blasting procedure would require multiple sittings to completely get rid of the stone. Such a big stone usually mandates a surgery although with the new blasting techniques these days doctors are able to deal with such stones as well. The blasting technique is associated with a small risk of pain during and after each procedure and a risk of infection but you do not require prolonged admission.On the other hand the surgical part will take care stone in one sitting but would require a lengthy admission.Hoping for the best. Please feel free to clarify any other query. ","I have a kidney stone that is 2.7 cm in size. I have seen my urologist and he has given me 2 options. 1 to have the stone blasted in 2 separate procedures, or be hospitalized and have the stone removed through a small incision (a tube placed in the incision.) I know that the procedure through my back will allow them to remove all of the stone at one time, but I am concerned that I will have to be off of work for over 10 days. However I have read that there are side affects from the blasting technique as well. I don't know which procedure to do..." -134302,"Hypothyroidism, food intolerance, abdominal pain, tiredness, dry skin, heavy mucus, low IgA, B12. Root cause?","Hi, Allergy is a wide scoped entity ,Any thing&every thing in environment will create allergy to somebody. It can be food,clothes,cosmetics, toiletories,insect bites, hairs, dust from any source-bed, house, grain,fumes and so on!The person with allergic tendensy may devolop allergy to newer things in course of time. The expirience of symptoms on exposure to certain suggests the allergy to that thing.OR you can get yourself tested for various allergens . Prevention of exposure to allergen is 1st step in controlling. Anti allergic medicines help to control an episode While& desensatisation treatment is curative Thanks ","I have noticed that on three different occasions when I'm using all purpose white flour to bake or fry I immediately get a reaction whereas I'm sneezing, runny nose, teary eyes etc for 3 days or so. Is there such a thing as being allergic to raw/uncooked flour??? I do have mild gluten/wheat allergies. I have never had this type of reaction to raw/uncooked flour in my life other than these past three occasions." -921,I have tinnitus in one ear more than the other. Could this mean I am slowly losing my hearing?,"Hi. Welcome to Icliniq. There are different causes of Tinnitis (ringing in ears) like Infections, loss of cells, inflammation, advancing age or few other diseases of inner ear. At your age hearing loss is less common unless having a disease. there are two possibilities So, to two differentiate which ear is abnormal few test are done by Audiometerist/ENT specialist to make final diagnosis. i would suggest you to get examined by an ENT specialist and he will perform necessary test and manage appropriately. You are welcome for any further queries. Have a blessed day. GOD BLESS YOU ","Please give me a meaningful response as i cant aford to reply and i am scared that i am slowly losing my hearing or something. I have had tinnitus in my ears for about 7 months now and it sounds kind of like T.V. static and its not loud so its okay, but today my phone emited a very high pitch sound and i closed one ear and then opened it and closed the other ear and noticed that i could hear the high pitch sound much better in one ear then the other. Could this mean im slowly losing my hearing. About months ago i got a hearing test done, but i dont have the results, but they said my hearing was amazing. Even now i have no trouble hearing at all. So what is happeing with the high pitch noise. Why can i hear it better in one ear then the other?" -241390,Suffering from PTSD and anxiety,"Hello,Dejavu can occur in mental disorders but as you said that she has this as a chronic symptom- then most likely it is related to seizure disorder (which is not effectively controlled).So, she has both physical as well as mental symptoms to take of.You have not mentioned any drug which she is taking otherwise i would have tried to help with that too.regarding her tests- i will advice that she must get an EEG from a good centre and get it read by a good neurologist. This will make the situation clear.I hope the reply is useful for youDr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry ","Over the last six months or so my sister has been in and out of a mental facility for numerous symptoms and recently they have gotten worse. It started with a feeling of chronic deja vu, and anxiety related to it and bi-polar type manic depression. Most recently she has had full seizures, drooling, phantom smells, and vomiting. She is set to have tests done, MRI, CT etc..but I am more leaning towards a mental vs a physical condition. What would you suggest a possible cause of these symptoms could be so I can be as helpful to my sister as I can from 2000 miles away. Desperate in Detroit, for my Sissy in Phoenix. Thank you." -3879,What are the reasons for wrist pain?,Hi. I have gone through your history. For further information consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthopaedician-and-traumatologist ,"Hi doctor, Three years ago, my right hand was accidentally ran over. X-ray showed no broken bones, but throughout the year I had extreme pain on the right hand side of my wrist next to the bone. I never know when the pain on the right hand side of my wrist is going to happen or how long the intense pain will last. It does not hurt to bend my wrist down, but I cannot raise my hand up or turn my wrist in anyway. Sometimes, the severe pain has lasted for 24 hours. This happens twice in a month and my right hand is useless to do anything. Even simple stuff is impossible. It keeps me up all night. I felt severe pain yesterday while reaching for my wallet with my right hand set. Please help me to set of this debilitating pain. I am desperate." -14487,I have severe breast pain with fullness from ovulation to periods. Is it hormonal imbalance?,"Hi. Symptoms you have described are effects given by hormones produced before menses and after ovulation. As you are trying to conceive as well and active sexually, the body tries to respond to that too. Attempts for trying to conceive stimulates and activates hormones more efficiently. So those hormonal presence gives effects as well, like breast tenderness. If the pain or tenderness is there all over the cycle and on a specific side only then you need to worry and consult breast specialist. Hot fomentation, warm baths and then oil massage could be helpful. Have folic acid daily. Try to have a complete treatment of any health issue you have. A daily walk and exercise to have normal BMI. Have recreational activities and quit recreational drugs. Hormonal changes of the cycle. Massage, hot fomentation, warm bath. Can have tablet Postan 500 mg for severe pain. Folic acid, sex in the fertile period. ","Hello doctor, My husband and I have been trying to conceive for five months now. The past few months I have been noticing severe breast pain throughout my entire breast and fullness of both breasts from ovulation until the time I get my period. I read that this could be indicative of a hormone imbalance? My periods are regular and I typically have 30 days cycles." -111566,Suggest treatment for pleurisy pain,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. You are having cold induced bronchospasm. Cold air is causing bronchoconstriction in sensitive individuals. So on exposure to cold environment, cold air is going in the lungs, so this will stimulate constriction in the airways and you feel breathlessness. Once this exposure is not there, your airways will dilate and so you don't feel breathlessness. The treatment of this is avoidance of cold weather. Or you can take short acting bronchodilators just before cold exposure. ","IT HURTS TO BREATH WHEN THE AIR IS COLD OUTSIDE. I FEEL DIZZIE AND MY CHEST HURTS. I HAVE HAD A STRESS TEST THAT WAS NORMAL AND A CAT SCAN OF MY CHEST AND IT WAS NORMAL. WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM OUTSIDE IT, I M OK. NEVER BEEN BOTHERED WITH THIS BEFORE. WHAT IS CAUSING THIS?" -183330,Suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. how to cure it ?,"hi, Tonic clonic seizure or for that matter any type of seizure is due to increased voltage or current in the brain which occurs suddenly because of brain cell membrane wekness or problem. so medicines are given to correct it. It is 96 to 98% curable after 3-5 years of continuous treatment with optimum dose of the drug with 4-5 years of fit free period. There are various stimulating factors which cause the voltage in the brain to go up and one of it is sleep, so your friend is getting seizures only in sleep which we call nocturnal generalized seizures. Please meet a good neurologist and get proper and early treatment as early the treatment the better is the outcome in epilepsy. ",what is the reason to occuring of tonic-clonic secure ? if it is cureable ? what is the symptoms before occuring of secure ? my friend has secure during only sleeping what is the reason? -10346,Small warts are spreading on my face and neck. Please help.,Hello. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hello doctor, Small skin warts are spreading on my face and neck drastically. Can you please suggest the cure for this kind of a virus infection? It started one and a half months back. But, I only recently realized that it is multiplying." -11002,What can be the reason for recurrent boil?,"Hi. I have read your query. It seems that you are having furunculosis. Boils (also called furuncles) are a deep bacterial infection of hair follicles. The cause of recurrence may be Staphylococcus aureus, which is most commonly carried in the nostrils, armpits, between the legs and in the cleft between the buttocks. It may be transferred to other sites from the nostrils through the finger nails. General measures to avoid the recurrence are as follows. Regarding treatment, I suggest oral antibiotics like tablet Augmentin 625 mg (combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium) if you are not allergic to penicillin group. Take one tablet thrice daily for five days. Also, my suggestion is to apply Mupirocin twice daily for five days. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I have a boil on my inner thigh, which keeps recurring. I have had a boil in the same spot before. When I popped it went away, but now it has come back. It is also very painful. Please help." -185269,What is the treatment for secondary liver cancer?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.She had bowel cancer and she has gone through surgery twice. Now she has metastatic cancers in lung, liver and bone. It is stage 4 cancer. Surgery is not possible at this stage. Only treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy according to type of cancer. But it can not cure the disease.Her back pain may be due to metastatic cancer. Morphine based pain killer is useful in terminal stage cancer pain.Despite of all treatment prognosis is poor. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is the fact.Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","Hello there 6 years ago my mam was diagnoised with bowl cancer (a very rare tyre) she underwent surgery, then 2 years ago it came back and she underwent surgery again. The cancer has effected her lungs, liver, and has spread to her bones. She went into hospital a couple of days ago with exteme pain in her back, her yummy was swollen and the doctors are trying to get this down. There is not anything that can be done- in ways of surgery, medcation etc etc. I am wondering what her life expectancy would be" -41858,Suggest treatment for hair fall,"Hello and welcome to HCMThe treatment advised will help you with your hair loss. Finax tablet sometimes does have a mild effect on affecting sex drive but usually is not seen at the low dose given for hair loss. Also it is not usually permanent. Any such effects, if at all, are reversible on stopping the tablet. it is not necessary to stop the tablet before marriage but if at all you feel any effect on your libido or sex drive , feel free to consult your treating dermatologist and ask him regarding stopping the tablet and taking an alternative treatment. You can continue the Curlzvit tablet, and applications including Q-Sera serum. Minoxidil can also be tried.Also try to find the underlying cause, such as genetic, stress, illness, typhoid, thyroid problems, etc which can be done through blood tests if needed. You may consult your doctor regarding the Finax tablet and take it under his supervision. In case of severe hair loss or balding, surgical methods like PRP, etc can be considered later.Hope this helps you. ","Sir, I am 29 yrs old man and unmarried. from Last one yrs , I faced to much problem for hair fall. After going to the doctor he prescribed me curlzvit tablet with finax tablet. Also prescribed to use Q-Sera Serum and logidruf lotion. Very recently I will marry. I used both the tablet for four days but its came to know that both the tablets have side effect in sex life. I am very much worried for that. Can you suggest me whether I will use all those tablets or stop them? Whether the side effect of the tablet effect sex life permanently." -61019,Suggest remedy for severe cough with cold,"Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please follow:-1)Take [AB-CEF] 200mg twice a day for 10 days2)Add [CLOCAIN ear drops] in blocked ear 3 times per day3)Take [BENCET-L tablets-5mg] once a day in the evening after food4)Clean ear canal by a qualified ENT doctor in alcohol once a month and note down any specific clinical signs present.DX-[ Otomycosis]Prognosis-GoodI hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks ","Hi, my left ear seems to be blocked since few months. I consulted a local doctor and he said there was a infection in the ear and suggested medicines. No drops were given. With that the block sensation reduced for some time. It is now back. Kindly suggest." -122513,What causes lower abdominal pain?,"Hi! Good evening. i am Dr Shareef answering your query.If you have got a habit of eating outside, the most probable diagnosis goes in favour of a collitis which could give rise to such symptoms. Pancreatitis could be excluded by a normal CT finding. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a proton pump inhibitor and a probiotic, and avoid all kinds of oily and fast food, and go for high roughage and enough liquids by mouth. Apart from this, I would also prescribe you metronidazole for five to seen days for intestinal infection. I hope this regimen would resolve your symptoms. If it persists, you might have to go for a gastro enterologist opinion.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","i have upper abdomen pain and it goes to the back,pain will come 10 min once like that.I did endoscopy,ultrasound and CT scan,everything was normal,doctor said no ulcer nothing.they gave some medications.if i eat anything spicy or oily items im getting a pain.plse give a advice for me" -169549,Is surgery the option available for spondylolisthesis?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.The abnormal sensations that you have such as burning, numbness are termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. Another possibility could be nerve compression in spine due to disc bulge.Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetablesVitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take tab methylcobalamine .I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",I was diagnosed with aso in my hands years ago they gave me pain meds now the pain I m my hands is some times awful my hands burns go numb then itch when the feeling starts coming back then will be sore for days are there any vitamins to help and what over the counter meds will help with the pain? -122370,What could explain persistent cough and soreness in stomach?,HI. This can be a muscular pain due to spasm and would have been there due to a local problem.You might have some stretching unknowingly. The respiration involves these muscles indirectly so there is pain at breathing also.It would be wise to get this clinically checked by a Doctor to confirm what I think and to rule out any other problem. Young people like you rarely get this Are there any other symptoms ? ,"my lower left side/back/abdominals are extremely sore and it hurts to sit, walk, bend over and the pain increases immensly when I breathe deeply. I am menstrating but I have never hurt like this before and the pain is not in that area. no medical history19 yrs oldfemaleabout 5 foot 4" -195966,What causes fever and persistent cough in a child?,"Hi, thanks for the question. your childs urine analysis is normal. yes your child might be having puberty ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...please help me sir/madam my daughter 9-year-old having spotting blood since four days then i consulted gynecologist then she advised to get urine complete analysis the result was pus cells 1-2, epithelial cells 1-2, and acidic reaction. i doubted that she may have puberty or not." -179825,"Weakness, shaking, episode disappears after bowel movement. Any ideas?","Hello there! Thank you for asking. Some time itss too early to diagnose some one as somatoform. If lets assume you have been diagnosed right, then your recovery will depend upon Psychiatric rehabilitation, management of anxiety and stress and some vocational and physical therapies. Don't take Benzodiazapines for long or any other sedative.some cognitive and behavioral therapies would help.Consult a good psychiatrist for better management.Good luck S Khan ",I have been diagnosed with somatoform disorder and should I consult and have become paralyzed from waist down and it has been almost two months. I am seeing a psychologist and doing physical therapy as well. What is the average length of time before recovering from this disorder? It happened after a surgery I had. Never before had I had any problems before -96931,Suggest treatment for lumps,is it in the breast or below the breast r u breast feeding if it is in breast then it is breast abscessif below below breast and over abdomen then it it probably infected sebaceous cyst ,I have two raised red lumps under my left breast and one on the underneath of the right they are about the size of a 10pence piece they look like they are bruised dark in the middle when I squeezed them one had a tiny amount of white puss please help what are they? -150914,Would a cortisone help in a shoulder injury?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to cellulitis. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",is father had an infection called cellulitis right on his knee. They kept him in the hospital to give him antibiotics through the IV because he s leg was also swollen. He s been out two days and went to work yesterday and his leg started to swell up again. what can he do for the swelling? -239872,Suggest remedy for mental health problem,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Just wait and watch. In the mean time motivate her in every other aspect except these two given issues. About going to school or pursuing PhD. She is taking her time to take a decision. She know how to take it and she shall do it perfectly. Motivate her in other aspects like watching her favorite serial, movie, listening to songs, going to a restaurant, eating outside, playing games, eating food, washing clothes, etc etc, whatever that may be. You can see the differences within a week. Don;t worry.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ",Good Afternoon to all My sister is not behaving normally from last 4 days. She is 28 Female from Delhi. She was having some confusion in choosing her carrier from last 2 months. She is a primary teacher and now also qualified for P.hd. in French. But now she is saying neither she want to go to school nor want to do P.hd. She is afraid of going out of home She is not talking to anybody. Please help. -139609,"Can kidney problems, be related with back pain and fatigue?","Hi,From history it seems that you might be having viral infection giving rise generalized body ache, malaise, fever and fatigue.Take ibuprofen, paracetamol combination medicine as needed.Take plenty of water.Take complete rest.Ok and take care. ","Hi, yesterday I suddenly got back ache n then the pain spread to my arms legs and neck. I felt so weak and could hardly walk and with a chesty cough and severe headache. All my joints ache and have lost my appetite. I woke up today and the fever cough headache and pain in my back arms and legs has got worse. I no longer have a doctor and don't want to waste time going to the hospital if it's something I can buy other counter meds for. Can u help me?" -240866,Need treatment for hallucinations,"HIThanks for using healthcare magicIn her case, relapse has happened due to sudden decrease in dose of paroxetine. It should have been gradual. Now, carry on her on same drug combination for next two weeks and see the response. In case, she does not improve, dose can be escalated up to 40 or 50mg per day. Rest, you can discuss with her psychiatrist. In case, she needs further help, you can ask.Thanks ","My wife is using Olanzapine (2.5MG) along with 30 MG of Paxel before bed time. She is very hyper part of the day, and tired. She can t sit still, read, socialize because of her nervousness. She was fine for over a year taking 30 MG of Paxel. However, she received her doctor s approval to cut the 30 MG down to 5 MG. The same doctor has just upped her dose to 30MG with Olanzapine each nite. She was fine with 30 MGs, so I don t know why he went along with her to cut it down to 5. She is still Depressed, He took her back up to 30MG two weeks ago, along with Olanzapine. He was not the same doctor who put her on the road to recovery with the 30 MG dose over a year ago. We have an appointment to see the Doctor who was responsible for making her well with the 30 MG dose. We had to make the appointment 3 wks ago with him, as over a year time expired, so she was considered a new patient." -79357,Is frequent uriantion with diarrhea and constipation due to kidney problems?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.I guess you have got ultrasound scan done and the report findings are mentioned by you.The details in simple language are below.1. Small kidneys with diffuse increased echogenicity of renal parenchyma billaterally and loss of corticomedullary differentiation. Likely related to chronic medical renal disease.This means that the kidneys have slightly shrunken in size and the appearance of the renal cortex is increased. In other words, the kidneys have started to function below normal and this might be related to conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure should you be having either or both of them.2. Mild to moderate left pelvicalyceal dilatation with mild thickening of urothelium.The left kidney shows a suspected block in the collecting system and also the thickening of the lining of tubes connecting the kidney to the bladder on the left side.The above findings are indicative of a decreasing kidney function. This needs to be reviewed by a nephrologist and they might suggest further testing to know the quantitative functioning of kidneys by doing tests like creatinine clearance and radioisotope renal function. Treatment is based on controlling any other medical condition that you might have and delaying the progression of renal failure by giving medicines. ",Could you please tell me in lay terms what this means? And what treatment you d recommend if any? Small kidneys with diffuse increased echogenicity of renal parenchyma billaterally and loss of corticomedullary differentiation. Likely related to chronic medical renal disease. Mild to moderate left pelvicalyceal dilatation with mild thickening of urothelium. -251457,What causes delay in periods?,"Hi, I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Absence of the symptoms does not indicate that your pregnancy is not growing. If you have already done urine pregnancy test, then USG will be helpful to know viability of the pregnancy. Only after USG is done conclusion about miscarriage or healthy pregnancy can be reached. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar ","I am pregnant.Now ,I am in week 8.I had tenderness in my breast and high pulse rate before,but since last week the tenderness got less,my heart beat goes normal and I don't go to urine frequently the same as before.I think ,I had a missied misscarriage.Do you think I am still pregnant?" -53594,What are the causes of itchiness in the heart?,"Hello, It's absolutely fine bp, you should maintain it. Make sure of healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode ","My average B.P Reading is 120/58.I am under medication after my Angioplast which was done in Jan ,2011. Pl advice whether this normal. I have reduced my Sodium content im daily diet as well consuming on an average 4 to 4.5 litres of water per day.Is it fine" -248557,What causes pain in the lower left side of the body?,hi you can use hot water pack to relief pain and use declofanic gel you can use carp band that also relief your pain calf streching and calf strengthening exercises and take physiotherapy that will we very helpful to you you can review me with your physiotherapy treatment and can disscuss it wish you good health ,"I've always in recent memory had pain in my calf muscles (excessive) hurts at a slight touch. The problem went away for the most part (at least decreased in severity) when I was diagnosed with Celiac disease and went on a gluten free diet. Lately the pain has returned, with unexplained bruising. Any clues?" -41254,What diet can be followed in order to deal with hair fall?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Please confirm whether your hair fall is significant or not. Loss of more than 100 hairs a day is considered as significant hair loss. If you have dandruff, do apply ketoconazole shampoo thrice weekly.In case of non response to treatment, Please do consult your Family Physician/Dermatologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I am David, Live in New Delhi, INDIA & 29 year of age.I've got hair fall problem, from last one year, but it increase drastically from last one month. I've a good diet which includes Oats (in the morning), chapattis & dals (in the lunch), egg (in the evening) & chapattis & vegetable, dals (in the dinner), I also do 20-30min regular workout. The only problem is that I have very hectic schedules & sometime less sleep hours & high working hours in the office tired me a lot. My hair fall has no pattern, it actually falls all over the head, from side, back , front & top head. One more thing, I have hair fall usually in the evening." -206499,Can chemotherapy for liver cancer cause skin infection?,"Dear Kerri, it seems that your daughter has got these skin lesions in chest and neck either due to plain allergy or due to drug allergy from recent uses of antibiotic.these lesions will go automatically withot any medical intervention and you you dont need to worry much about this.thank you.my best wishes for your little one. ","Hi, my 5 year old daughter has woken up with what seems to be little itchy bite like spots on her chest and up her neck on the front? She has no fever but has recently recovered from tonsillitis with an anti bioticShould I be concerned?RegardKerri reubenson" -37801,Which of vaccines are safe and dont interfere with the conception ?,"Hello Thanks for your query.      None of the test mentioned carries any risk. Vaccination is also reasonably safe. Nonr is going to interfere with conception. ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery” ","I am 26/f. I take medication for hypothyroidsm. I take 137 mcg of levothroid daily. I am actively trying to conceive and become pregnant . I have to take following tests and immunizations for immigration purposes and I want to know which of these are safe and dont interfere with the conception. I was told some of these vaccinations if taken, then I should not conceive for couple of months. So I want to avoid those. The following are the tests/vaccinations I should take: 1. TB skin test 2. Serologic test 3. Mumps 4. Measles 5. Rubella 6. Polio 7. Tetanus and Diphtheria 8. Pertussis 9. Hepatitis B Thanks" -36064,Very early periods. History of having protected sex. No pain while urinating. Possible pregnancy?,"Hello,To rule out pregnancy, you need to undergo one home pregnancy test. Though, chance of pregnancy is very rare without proper ejaculation. Condom has failure rate near abut 15%.Irregular period occurs due to hormonal imbalance, stress, pelvic infection, ovarian cyst etc. Kindly, consult with your gynecologist following above test.Take suggestive treatment accordingly. Practice safe sex in future. Good luck. ","Hello, I hadn't seen my boyfriend in over 2 months and got to spend the weekend with him. We didn't have sex, but because he had a condom on to prevent anything from happening (I'm not on any BC), he he went in and out once. We did a lot of other things, but were careful. I'm worried because I had my period a week and a half ago and for some reason I got it again monday morning (2 weeks early). It doesn't hurt or anything when I pee so I don't think it's a UTI, but I'm worried. Could I be pregnant?" -246986,What causes swelling in my feet?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It might be due to TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction. As of now, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol (it’s safe in pregnancy) and avoid excessive opening of mouth. If symptoms persist, consult an dental surgeon. Wishing you good health. Thanks. ",Hi doc For about a week now I have been suffering from upper jaw pain radiating below the ear. It appears sensitive when I open mu mouth even wider. The pain is only on my right side and I have not experienced any swelling thus far. What could be causing it and which treatment may help. I m 8 weeks pregnant. -66140,What causes itchy rashes on knees after a replacement surgery?,"Hi!I understand your problem, nothing to worry about it.First of all Widal test is not the diagnostic test for typhoid.It is the blood culture which is more sensitive and specific.Despite of taking Ciproflox and Amoxicillin (NOT EFFECTIVE) the fever is not controlled, that means the bacteria are resistant to these group of antibiotics.You may please start taking Tab Cefixime 200 mg twice daily at least for 10-14 days plus Paracetamol tablets 500 mg three times daily OK if there is no improvement you have to see your doctor for further evaluation.Regards! ",i have being treating typhiod fever for over four months now and i still don t feel ok. anytime i go for the widal test i get significant typhoid results. I have used amoxicilin and ciproflolaxin and still no changes. I hope someone here can help out. Thanks -214218,Suggest remedy for a worst teeth alignment,"Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. According to your history, that if you have severe pain with still an hole in the extraction site, it looks that there might be a dry socket. Dry socket is a condition when there is traumatic extraction of the tooth then the clot of the socket get dislodges and then there will be severe pain in it. Better that once you should visit your dentist and get it treated with packs.Hope it will help you. ","I had the #21 tooth removed on Monday (1/24) and today 1/26 i am in a great deal of pain. When you look down in the hole there seems to be something black down there. I have this bad taste in my mouth and also there is a smell coming from the extraction area. I have tried ibuprofen, ice pack, and salt water to try to help, but the pain is still there." -12914,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -149870,"Venous stasis, have bakers cysts. Done Ultrasound. What does it mean?","hi,thank you for your query.Mirena is a intrauterine device (IUD) with progestogen and is a hormonal intrauterine device.what you are experiencing are classical effects of MIRENA seen in some people.Mirena acts by inducing cyclical shedding of the endometrium.as you have endometritis the uterine lining gets thickened and hence when mirena is placed,due to the hormonal action the lining is shed as clots.And since you already got the pregnancy test done it is the endometrial cast off.All these symptoms are harmless if they are not accompanied by other symptoms such as dizziness and pain in abdomen.I would advise you to consult your OB/GYN if the symptoms persist for more than a week.and get an ultrasound done to check for placement and condition of endometritis.thank you,wishing you good health ","I am a breastfeeding mother, I got the Mirena IUD in 7 weeks ago, and have been non-stop bleeding since. Before I got the iud there was a possibility I was pregnant, but the pregnancy test in the doctors office before insertion of the iud was negative. I have endometriosis , so long, irritating periods dont usually concern me. What does concern me is that that last few nights, I have been having some small blood clots, and dark brown sledge for discharge, as well as, your typical period." -68483,Suggest treatment for hepatitis c,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having a fungal infection but it should be confirmed by physical examination. Don't be embarrassed to show and confirm the diagnosis.The fungus are the normal commensals of this area which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in environment because of multiple reason these fungus will multiply and produces the symptoms.I would suggest you to follow1.Keep the area dry and clean by maintaining the good hygiene.2.Topical antifungal cream should be applied.3.Tab Diflucan, 150 mg single dose will help to control the symptoms.4.For itching you can take anti histamines.Thank you. ","I have itching between my thigh and scrotum area. sometimes superficial wounds also appear which does not bleed and will heal in 2 days. should I visit a specialist? I have this for 2 months now. I m taking shower everyday or every other day and changing my underwear every time taking a shower. Also, I m married and my wife was recently diagnosed with Trichomonas vaginalis" -48196,Suggest treatment for high BP during morning with dizziness,"Hello, First, it could be your medication, if you are having beta blocker as antihypertensive, it causes these symptoms. Second, if it occurs every night, then you must do a sleep pattern test, cardiac problems do not come up like this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist ","Hello, I have high blood pressure, and am a 21-year-old female. I have been prescribed a low-dose high blood pressure medication, and haven t had any complications with it. However, lately, I have been feeling like my chest is heavy and have had a hard time sleeping for quite some time. I wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air, and no matter how much sleep I get, I m exhausted when I wake up. I am starting to think it s Sleep Apnea, but am wondering if there are any other heart-associated links? There is S.A in my family - my father has it. Ideas?" -106252,"What causes chest pain,cough and blood in sputum?","Hi,I appreciate your knowledge. Yes if pateint has taken BCG vaccine than tuberculin skin test that is TST can be false positive. And TST is not conformatory test for tuberculosis and treatment started only after TB confirmation by suitable methods like:- Chest x ray - Sputum AFB study- Gene expert if needed Clinical correlation also done before starting tuberculosis treatment.Hope your concern is solved. You can consult good pulmonologoist for examination and further work up accordingly. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Parth Goswami ","17 year old, male, 5""'4"", 130 pounds, good health, had TST done and came out positive. The chest X-ray came out negative. Pt took BCG vaccination 15 years ago. Can the TST be false positive because pt took BCG before? Can we do another test before start taking INH medication?" -17414,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -144867,"Recurring lower back pain, foot numbness, X-ray showed no sign of slip disc, taken Efetran, ultracet, V12. Cause?",hi shahul thanks for query i dont whether MRI been done or not if not done u should go for mri spine if its normal then probably this is due to severe paravertebral muscle spasm take the following advice of mine...... 1. pain killer ultracet/ TRDcontin 100 twice daily 2. thiocolchicoside 8 mg thrice daily 3. tizanidine 2 mg twice daily 4. hot compression locally 5. full rest until pain releived 6. consult a physiotherapist but anything is revealed on mri then do consult an orthopedic surgeon thank u ,i have lower back ache. but my bone disc and spinal cord everything normal. so please give me ur suggestion for me to relief from backache thank you.. -83296,"What can cause abdominal pain, chills and vomiting while suffering from a gallstone?","Hello, The pain after cholecystectomy is called post cholecystectomy syndrome. I suggest you take low fatty foods and less food for few days. The bile reservoir gall bladder has been removed from your body, so obviously digestion difficult. If your liver enzymes value increased more than two fold than only you need to worry or else not. So kindly attach the report. The Colestipol can be prescribed for your pain after operation. If no improvement than consult doctor for detailed evaluation and MRCP like investigation if needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician ",".I had my gall bladder removed 2 weeks ago. Every time I eat anything larger than 1/4 cup of food, I have intense pain within 30 minutes. It continues for hours and is the same type of pain as before the removal. Today I had my third stool which was clay colored. I also had repeat liver enzymes done which are still elevated. Is this to be expected?" -137945,What does severe backache on the left side indicate?,"Hello,As you are already diagnosed with kidney stones which causes pain in flank region of that side. But sometimes there will be referral pain in back region.Otherwise, there will be other causes of lower back pain are trauma, muscle spasm, sprain, spondylosis, referred pain of pancreatitis, neuropathy and many more.You can do ultrasound abdomen and pelvis or CT scan after consultation. Till now, you can take tablet Aceclofenac. I will suggest you to review here with detailed history or consult with the surgeon with reports.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shyam B. Kale ","hello, my lower left back has been hurting me for a while, i thought kidney stones since i suffer from that, i am always tired, and my stomach blows up all the time. i just dont feel good at all and unfortunately at the moment i have no insurance what could it be thanks Maria" -25384,I have problem of anxiety and sweating when I face a crowd. Please help me out.,"Hello. You may indeed have a social anxiety disorder. You need to build up confidence in yourself. Start talking with yourself by looking at a mirror with eye to eye contact. Talk with a new person daily, just small talk like hi or hello. Start doing exercise daily. Go for swimming. Spend time for your creative hobbies like painting, reading, writing, learning new languages, learning music, etc. Be bold. Do not lose hope. You may have introvert nature. Then accept it and use it. Do meditation. Take healthy food. Avoid junk food, do not drink alcohol or tobacco. This is non-pharmacology management. Still, if you have severe anxiety during facing persons, you can take tablet Propranolol 10 mg just half hour before interview or lectures. Tablet Clonazepam 0.5 mg also you can take 15 to 20 minutes before interview or lectures. Tablet Clonazepam may cause drowsiness. So, you first try at home, if you have a sleepy effect than take 0.25 mg or half of 0.25 mg tablet. Do not take more than 2 mg of Clonazepam, it will surely cause sedation. Tablet Propranolol and Clonazepam are taken only when you need it. Do not take it daily. If you have still a problem, then take tablet Escitalopram 10 mg daily for short time. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. But at first, you must try to deal without medication - nonpharmacologic management. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist ","Hello doctor,I am 28 years old. I am suffering from social anxiety. Some years back, I joined as a lecturer. After some days, when I start teaching the students and if they do not understand what I am teaching, I feel profuse sweating in arms and face. So, I get very shy. I left the job now. I considered changing my field to the software industry. Now again, I am suffering from the same problem of facial sweating when I am facing an interview. So, I could not clear the interview. Also, now I am jobless. I consulted a doctor in my native. He gave some tablet. It did not suit me. Now, I am unable to pay the fees for a doctor's consultation. So, I am going with this free consulting. Please help me out. Give me another chance to live like every one." -35664,Is it possible to become pregnant by fingering and by rubbing penis and vagina?,"Hi, You wont be pregnant from that act, but your menstrual problem could be due to THYROID abnormality, usually HYPOTHYROIDISM can present with similar complaints.If you do not have any further clarification you can close the discussion. Kindly rate & review my answer. Wish you good health.Regards,Dr ArifYou can consult me again directly through my profilehttp://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-arif-n-khan/65133 ",i did not have intercourse however my boyfriend fingered me and touched his penis near my vagina I was wearing my pajamas and he was naked. i got my periods then and post that i did not get my periods. i am also suffering from thyroid. is it possible that i might be pregnant -187333,Suggest treatment for stage 3 ovarian cancer,Hi and welcome to HCM Thanks for the query. oesophageal cancer is serious disease but if this is operable then this is good sign and surgery can be done by any experience thoracal surgeon so you dont have to be worried.Wish you good health. Regards ,my father 76 years old he has cancer in food pipe doctor finally says only opraetion me very worried how is possible after opration he will be very well he is 76 years old now iam living in abu dhabi my father live in pakisatn plaese tell me pakisatn good in cancer opreation other wise abu dabiu dubai -61132,What causes persistent chest infection?,"Hi,Inflammation of the airways can cause bleeding to occur because the airway surface is irritated or inflamed. This means it is not common for bleeding to occur during a cold or if a person is prolonged allergies. Treatment would involve the use of antihistamine/decongestant combination of medication which would be over the counter that is zyrtec d, allegra d, claritine d, benadryl d.A topical decongestant such as otrivine or normal saline can be used to help decrease the congestion. If there is any cough, then a cough suppressant can be added to reduce the cough that is dextromethorphan. This is also over the counter.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James ","i it started with blocked nose, cold sore and general weakness. Now its approx a week since the begining. Throughout 10 weeks i blew my nose every 10 min with yellow gel coming out. One time while blowing my nose i had a feeling that my ear has unbloked and i lost balance for 1 minute approx and had a feeling of lightheaded. When i blow my nose since today blood is coming out in bigger amount every time." -111326,Suggest treatment for chronic upper sinus congestion,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Pulmonary tuberculosis is infectious disease. It spread through droplets. TThese droplets are produced by patient during coughing, sneezing, laughing, talking, yawning etc. By these acts, patient discharge droplets in the environment and through inhalation they will infect near by normal individuals. So chances of infection will be high in your case. Your immune system is also weak, so this will further increase the possibility of infection. My advice is to avoid hospital visit and still if you really want to go then wear protective mask before entering hospital premises. Use antiseptic solution after visiting hospital. Also insist patient to wear mask. These are the possible ways to decrease the infectivity. ",Tomorrow I will be visiting my cousin in the hospital who has been diagnosed and being treated with Cryptococcal Meningitis and pulmonary tuberculosis. I have a poor immune system myself and easily get sick. Will it be safe for me to visit? He is in the research institute together with other patients with the same illness.. Need your kind and honest advise - Thank you -85365,Suggest treatment for hepatosplenomegaly,"Hi welcome to health care magic....Noted you had hepatomegaly in past...But you have not mentioned cause ....if known I can guide better suggestion...Anyway according to your history it seems you might had simple fatty liver or gall stone like condition..Yes daily gym is good for healthy liver...Loose your weight if obese....Take low fat diet if fatty liver....Non veg , junk foods kept limited.For healthy liver functioning stay away from bad habit like smoking and alcohol.Some good food for liver taken like ......-carrot -turmeric roots -onion -spinach -chicory -beets -blueberry and papaiya etc.....If still having hepatomegaly investigate with USG and liver enzymes study.....If still having fatty liver udiliv can be given...Take care. ","hi i am 25 tears old ,male for a few month ago i am suffering mild Hepatomegaly ,135 mm aprox,my question is it will be curable or not , and i am regularly going gym but not now can i also start gym and what can i do in future........it is dangerous or not?" -112494,What causes chest pain and headaches after consuming alcohol?,"Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should get done 1. ECG2. Holter monitoring (continuous recording of ECG)To rule out arrhythmia.As arrhythmia can cause rapid heart rate (tachycardia), which can be felt as palpitation and perceived as fluttering sensation.If both are negative then no need to worry much.It may be due to anxiety only.So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. ","I have had regular fluttering in my chest area lately, around my sternum area. No pain as such but can get slightly uncomfortable and mentally concerning at times. No heartburn. I m a 33 year old male, overweight but not obese and play sport twice a week." -179831,"Has headaches, sensitive hearing and mood swings post accident. What does shadow above ear mean?","Dear Friend,Gullien Barrie Syndrome is an ascending paralysis, that occurs usually due altered to immune response. It is usually followed by a fever, sore thoart 2-3 weeks before the onset of symptoms (That might go unnoticed). And sometimes followed by Rabies Vaccination.Important is effective treatment timely, as it may also caused respiratory paralysis.Diagnosis is usually made clinically, with CSF fluid analysis as supportive evidence.Treatment in early stages is by I.V.I.G (IV immnunoglobulins) or Plasmapheresis.I suggest you to follow your doctor's advise.Hope he gets well soon ",MY COUSIN HAS GULLIEN BARRE SYNDROME HES IN HOSPITAL FOR 5DAYS HE ALSO WHANTS TO THROW IN THE TOWEL I FEEL I NEED TO FIGHT FOR HIM NOT COSIGN HIM TO CHECK OUT HIS LIFE I FEEL ITS THE EASY WAY OUT BUT I HAPEN TO LOVE THE GUY AND WANT TO HELP HIS FAMILY HE HAS HEP C AND NEED SOME ONE TO TALK TOO MY NAME IS HARRY C PHONE DIDITS ARE 0000 I REALLY NEED TO TALK TO THAT ISNT GOING TO GIVE ME THE BULLSHIT IT WILL BE A BLESSED REASON TO TALK ONCE AGAIN MY PEOPLE BUT I NEED TO TREAT LIKE IFHE DOESNT WANT TOGO OUT AND CHACE IT OR FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE THEN I AM WILLING TO CAREFULLY MY NAME HARRY CONTOS PHONE DIGIT IS 0000 GO IN PEACE AND HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND -235925,How can bipolar disorder and anxiety be treated?,Hello there I have read through your question and understand your concern. Depression does not always have to be triggered by any specific reason. A person may suffer from depression even when every thing is fine in his life. It may be due to genetic cause also. Since you are experiencing frequent headaches also you should get an MRI brain done to rule out other pathology . You should consult a psychologist for proper assessment of your condition and further course of treatment. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic. ,"Within the past year I have been experiencing frequent headaches, and mood changes. I was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and Asperger s Syndrome this year as well. I have no reason to be depressed, and it all happened without warning, pretty suddenly. Is it possible there is something wrong with my brain? I feel a tingling in my head, like when a limb falls asleep sometimes too. I run a constant low-grade fever, that gets worse at night. I haven t had a head injury, so that s not it." -72450,Are Ubiphene and Addyzoa given for low sperm count?,"Hi Welcome to HCM, ICSI is the most advance Artificial Reproductive Technique, its world wide success rate is 35-37 %. Your age is less than 30 so ICSI will give better result to you. ICSI will cost 150 K to 200 K per attempt. ",I am 29 years old female and my husbands age is 38 years . we are married for last 7 years . I had miscarriage once and after that i am unable to concieve. I am having PCOD problem and my husband is having low sperm motility. I had under gone laproscopic ovarian drilling at apollo chennai in may 2009 but till now I failed to concieve and we have also tried IUI thrice.Now we are planning to undergo ICSI at apollo chennai. Please guide us and also inform us about th e cost of ICSI. -29938,Why is my period getting late?,Hello. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, Last month, I had unprotected intercourse with my partner and soon after which I took an ECP. Then, 10 to 12 days later I got my period. However, this month they are late by 13 days. But, I am getting lower abdomen cramps. Why is this happening? Could you suggest any medicine?" -121278,What causes abdominal pain and steatorrhea?,Hi.Thanks for your query.Tubal pregnancy is a possibility by you have said the pregnancy tests are negative. I would advise you get an ultrasonography done to rule out tubal pregnancy- sometimes the tests may be negative if the fetus is dead. it will also help to rule out other problems related to the ovary and the Fallopian tube.Per-vaginal examination by a Gynecologist / a Surgeon is very very important and can guide sometimes. ,Hello I ve missed my period for about two months and I already took 4 tests and they had all came out negative .. Te problem is that I have a sharp pain on my right bottom abdominal and it doesn t hurt that much it s just a. Sharp pain that come and goes .. I know it s not my appendix because I got it taken out almost two years ago so what could it be? -37487,Are ther any chances of pregnancy since I have missed a period ?,"Hi Welcome to HCM Read your prob, birth control pills can work when they are taken , n you started it 31st aug, if you had unprotected sex before that day during unsafe period then there is more chance of getting pregnant.you missed your period n your symptoms shows that you are pregnant so get pregnancy strip test n consult your doc. ","I had my period on 13th Aug 2011, I met my husband who is abroad on 30th Aug 2011, and started taking Loett birth control pills from 31st Aug onwards for 21 days, now I missed my period and feel like omiting, am I pregnant ?" -44004,"Advise on the pneumonia,pseudomonas and red itchy rash in my groin","Hi,You seem to have generalised pruritus all over body of unknown cause. You should consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. After thorough examination and investigations, your doctor would come to some conclusion regarding the diagnosis and then he would give treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist ","hello, i recently had this rash break out over my face which move over my scalp my hair came out terribly around the edges. it cleared up for about a week and then appeared on my face again and this time it was on my lip which left my bottom lip with black spots. my body itches all over" -82975,I am very scared and depressed that I have got blood while urinating,It depends on whether it is an acute failure or chronic failure. contact a specialist nephrologist to determine the options you have. my uncle is being treated at nephrolife and has been very happy. www.nephrolife.in ,"Hi guys, any treatment for kidney failure?" -129926,Does raised welts indicate dermatographism?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicDeriphyllin is the same as a medication called theophylline. It is used to help relax the airways.Doxolin is similar to theophylline but is thought to have fewer side effects.If you are having recurrent attacks, you should also consider increasing your preventer medication.This means that your steroid inhaler dose may need to be increased. If it is at its maximum then you should be using a combination inhaler (a steroid inhaler plus long acting bronchodilator)This would be the best way of controlling your asthmaI hope this helps ","i am asthaamatic patient, my ge is 66 years. Last one week i am having breathlessness. i use ventroline inhalar, as sos. i also take two pufs morning , evening. i am periscribed DOXOLIN 400 mg.1/2 morning -evening.i would lile to now what is the adventage over Deriphyline150 mg. and what is the side effect of Doxolin 400 mg.will the tablet help in reducing breathlessnwess?" -134439,Have food allergies. Feel food is stuck. Scans clear. Thyroid inflamed. On drug. Cannot eat. Cure for symptoms?,"Hello,If your son has Rhabdomyolysis due to Crush, Blood supply, Exertion, Body temperature then he can take some temporary treatment but if it is due to Genetic disorder (which was recently diagnosed with Pompe disease) you should keep continuous monitoring and time to time tests on him because it may effect Liver, Heart and Nervous system and skeletal muscles.Sharp pain under chest, cough with difficulty in breathing and fever is suggestive of Pneumonia. Try to use some steam inhalation for relief and antibiotics (after consulting your physician).All the Best, Thanks. ","my son is 13, has a history of recurrent rhabdomyolsis, and my dad has been hospitalized with phuenomina; my son is experiencing a sharp paim on his roght side under the rib cage and is having trouble breathing (my son also has asthma and has been recently tested for Pompe s disease ), should we be concerned?" -85109,Suggest treatment for elevated liver enzymes,"Hi welcome to health care magic...I appreciate you are concern about your health ...You are having alcohol induced steatosis or hepatitis like condition as per history ...(Liver enzymes elevated esp SGPT two times higher)Investigation needed with .../ Serum bilirubin / PT , serum albumin /USG abdomen Smoking , alcohol can lead function digestive problem ...For which laxative can be taken ..Drink more water Use good food for liver like. ...-carrot -avocados -onion -spinach -mustard green -Indian gooseberry etc....If suspected than hbsag estimation and anti HCV detection done Take care Advise : Gastroenterologist consultation for examination. ","hi drI am 28,I have checked my sgpt sgot level,which is pretty high like 172 and 73 respectively...For the last one year I have been consuming alchohol thrice in a week or so,but before I drink only once in a month and i used to smoke weed(drugs) as well.Now I have a pain on my upper thighs and lower abdomen and I too have a quite unusual type of a pot belly my stomach is very hard though...Please advice me for a better life I have stopped everything from now.." -28640,Is Mymox used to stop lactation?,Hello. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, My wife wants to stop breastfeeding our ten months old daughter because our daughter is healthy and weighs 12 kg. We gave her store-bought milk so that she does not form a habit of sucking mother's milk. My wife's breast milk quantity is enough to satisfy our daughter's needs. But our daughter has the habit of waking up in the night many times, and she starts crying, my wife has to breastfeed her the whole night. As a result, my wife has lost so much energy and she feels very weak in the morning. My wife is 27 years old, and she visited a local doctor for a consultation about how to stop milk production from the breast. The doctor gave her Mymox 500 mg, and she said that for a couple of days not to feed the breast milk to our daughter nor to throw away. And she said that after two days, the breast milk would automatically dry up and then natural milk production stops in the breast. It is becoming very painful for my wife from the past 2 to 3 days. My wife has stored the breast milk from the last 2 to 3 days. Is this medication good? What can be done in this situation?" -233878,"Does masturbation cause low concentration levels, low intelligence or ill sport activity?","Hi,From history it seems that you might be having dermatitis or fungal infection on the part.Due to masturbation there might be irritation and friction there might be precipitation of the condition.Apply triple acting cream.Keep local hygiene proper.Ok and take care. ","Hello, I have dermatitis eczema and ive put cream on my body and for the most part that is good but on my testicles and penile shaft there are red swollen bumps. They dont hurt just itch at times. The ones on my testicles seem to go away if i used powder. the ones on my penile shaft seem to get a littler better too but i notice when i masturbate they seem to get worse. I m worried it might be an std but when i looked up stds nothing i have seem similar with the stds. Are the irritated lumps/bumps from masturbating?" -245912,"Throbbing pain right thumb. Applied magnesium sulphate, taken painkillers with codine. Slow healing Recommend Home remedies.","Hello Dear , You have external haemorroids , which might be painful to you,I advice you to take hot sitz bath twice a day morning and evening and also use anasthetic + anti haemorrhoid cream after taking hot sitz bath every time and in combination you can use metronidazole and ciprofloxacin course along with this.Also I advice to take roughage diet to improve your constipation, which is the actual cause behind these haemorrhoids. Hope you will have relief by this in your state of disease. Good luck and take care. ","Hi doctor, I have external hammoroides. However also I get a small boil near my anal region. It is very small not containing puss but I feel it's from inside. It pokes n pains sometimes. Can u advice some home remedy? Also I want to know is it fitsula? I do take sitz bath and do use ice pack for my hammoroides....plz advice..." -217251,Suggest medication for tooth sensitivity,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the cavity has to be cleaned and filled with a permanent restoration if there is no pulpal involvement, if pulpal involvement is there then it has to go for root canal treatment. if i am your treating doctor i would suggest you to get a radiograph of the tooth and see the extent of involvement of the decay and plan the treatment. it has to be filled as early as possible otherwise you might have to lose the tooth. then the expense of the treatment also doubles. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ","I have a really bad cavity in the back of my mouth that is throbbing. My mom suggest putting dentek in the cavity as a temporary fix. Is this a good idea? I don't have insurance or the money to go to the dentist. If this is not a good solution (which something tells me, it's not), do you have any recommendations?" -250621,What causes continuous vomiting and abdominal pain after ingestion in a pregnancy?,"Hi.It is the best thing to avoid venlafaxine for now, but if at all you start to feel the need to restart the medication, visit your psychiatrist who will review your case, the pros and cons, risks versus benefit and decide what is best for you. As for the dizziness, you can take doxinate (up to 3 tablets a day) to help with that.Best wishes. ",Hi I v been taking venlafaxine cap 75mg daily for approx 18months.. just found out i m 7wks pregnant so i stopped taking them 4 days ago.. how long does the dizziness and uneasiness in the head take to clear.. am i doing the best thing and is it putting me or the fetous at any risk -36097,"TTC. White, sticky discharge during ovulation, cramps in lower abdomen, headache. Due for periods in 10 days. Possible pregnancy?","hi,you have had sex in fertile period, there is possibility that fertilization has occurred, and cramp you got might be due to implantation. you better stop intercourse now. wait for due period time, then get USG done, UPT test, if negative wait for 4-5 days and then do UPT or get HCG levels in blood estimated by lab test. wish you healthy pregnancy ","Hi doctor, I am now in my 20th day after periods. From the ovulation prediction kit, got to know I will ovulate on 16th day from the 1st day of my period. We had intercourse from 11th day to 18th day. During ovulation my white discharge was accordingly clear and sticky. Now on 20th day it is milky white and I am having persistent cramps pain in my lower abdomen and slight headache. Will a sperm have met the egg now?? Or is it too early with what I ask? Can we continue intercourse? I should get pregnant." -193254,Suggest treatment for body pain and chill,"Hello, By what you say I feel that you are kid maybe having a viral illness. I will explain to you how am I really miss behave so that you can feel more confident. If in between two fever episodes with the kid is slightly better and looking normal then it could be viral illness and you need not to worry at all. Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ",I have a 3 year old girl. she has on and off fever for two weeks and last two days she had a high temp. and I took her to Doctor. she said it is tonsilitis. she gave two doses of pencillin injection for two days.still she is not ok she has no other symptoms only high grade fever.still going on? what would be the reason? -49149,Is cow foot high in cholesterol?,"Hello After going through your medical details, I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that palpitations with headache can be because of low blood glucose levels also. As all your heart tests came out normal then you need not worry about cardiac health. It’s recommended for you to get F/PPBS & HbA1C done and consult a physician personally for physical evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","My heart was racing 117 to 130 beats per minute, sitting still, a bad headache in the back of my head, went to patient first had an EKG done, showed nothing, went to a cardiac doctor, did not find anything, going to put me on a heart monitor, still feeling fatigue and heart racing now and them" -90123,Severe pain in stomach. USG showing variation in report. Can i ask a doctor online?,"Hello,Urine should not be accumulated in the urinary bladder more time.This creates a good nides for the bacteria to grow and multiply rapidly.This is what that is causing you trouble by repeated UTI.It is basically cystitis which is nothing but infection of the urinary bladder.This infection may ascend or descend to cause infection to other organs of the urinary tract.Backflow of urine may cause hydronephrosis.Regular voluntary voiding of urine is advised.Alkalinize the urine so that bacterial growth is prevented. ","Hi doc,I am a 22 year old female,Past 2 months I have been getting UTI frequently. When I gave my urine for routine test it showed plenty or 15-20 pus cells 2-3 times. But all this times cutlture test didnt detect any. As per my doctor's advise I have done an ultrasound scan and a uroflowmetry test. Everything has been normal and scan result impression was UTI with insignificant post void volume. All my doctor could say after analysing the report was I have got a high capacity bladder of 1 litre and I have to void withing 2 -3 hrs which I am doing regularly even before visiting him. I am drinking almost 4 litres of water everyday. My doctor has now prescribed me Niftran and a citralka syrup. I have taken all these before and despite I have developed the symptomes of UTI again. But doctor asked me to take the same medicine again. Please help me with this" -21238,Is my dentist right in saying that my jaw pain and stiffness are incurable?,"Hi. There is always a cause associated with it, that can be one of the following: In case you have one of the above-mentioned conditions associated or night clinching of teeth, you will be cured. Your doctor may be wrong. TMJ-associated conditions can be treated and managed with better prognosis. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hi doctor, I have been suffering from jaw pain and stiffness for a while now which can sometimes result in a headache and pain in the ears. I also can hear my jaws pop when I open my mouth wide. I visited a dentist regarding this issue and after an X-ray, it was concluded that I have a dislocated TMJ. However, the dentist said that I will most probably always be able to not open my mouth too wide and my jaws will almost always pop despite medication and physiotherapy. I have a hard time believing that this is incurable. Is my dentist right to say that it cannot be cured?" -62390,What causes recurring blisters on the toe?,"Going by history, it is difficult to confirm if this is a fungal infection. The discharge that you are describing will occur usually in bacterial infections which has to be treated with antibiotics. This appears to me as balanitis. You can consider applying mystatin ointment. Soaking with dilute aluminium acetate for 15 minutes twice daily should relieve the burning/itching. ","I had unprotected sex over a month ago. In the mornings I am noticing this yellow/green discharge from my penis. ""Itchy"" urethra sometimes during the day as well as a burning sensation when I urinate sometimes. Tested negative for gonorrhoea and chlamydia. Three urin tests, came back ""ok"". Blood test was fine. A swab of the yellow/greenish substance came back ""ok"". Nothing to worry about. The doctor currently prescribed an anti fungi medication in case of a yeast infection. Help would be appreciated!" -218200,Suggest treatment for toothache in pregnant women,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query , as you have swollen gums in upper front teeth dont worry it can be due to periodontal problem due not having proper oral hygiene or if you have carious tooth it can be due to Periapical pathology . For this you should visit dentist and go for investigations if it is periodontal problem then go for Oral prophylaxis and if due to carious tooth then Root canal treatment should be done. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you.Wishing you good health. ",My gum between my superiour labial frenulum and my two front upper teeth is swollen and is very painful. also behind my two front upper teeth is very painful. what can i do to help and why is this happening. I am thirty years old. this has like this for three days and seems to be getting worse. thank you for your time. -190772,"White patches on tongue, fungal infection. Taking nystatin. Tongue biopsy showed potential for cancer. Causes for white patches?","Normally a yeast infection of the perineal area can't cause CA 27-29 to be altered. However there are other noncancerous conditions associated with this substance, like first trimester pregnancy, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, benign breast disease, kidney disease, and liver disease. ",Can a yeast infection of the perineal area cause the cancer marker test 27-29 to be altered? -34493,Suggest medication for irregular periods,"Hi!To have the periods regular is important, but this is not the only condition to get pregnant. I will try to explain you the reason. The fact that you have had a baby does not mean that everything is alright to have another one quickly because there may be changes to both of you. The Siphene and Duphaston that you are taking help to induce your ovulation. But we don't know what has happened to your tubes. Are they patent or not. And the last thing that I would tell you is the spermiogram. Anyway, a period of 4 months is not a long time to get worried, but to have these points in mind. ","I am 27 yr old,i am trying for second baby last 4 months,my periods are regular and doctor says everything is normal,this month i am using siphene 50 mg and duphestone 10 mg and take an injection also,but my periods come as usual in 28 thday of my cycle,,,i am totally tenced," -36617,Engaged in foreplay. Rubbed penis on vagina. Ejaculated outside. Took contraceptive pill. Pregnancy chances?,"Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question. Given the lack of vaginal penetration AND the fact that you took emergency contraception, then the chance of pregnancy is small ( I hope that this helps and good luck! ","hi. i wanted to know if i could be pregnant. i had my first day of period on 17th feb 2013. on the 7th march 2013 i had foreplay with a guy. i gave blow job to the guy and he ejaculated on the floor. 10 mins after ejaculation ,we both got naked and he started rubbing his penis on my clitoris and vagina and ejaculated on my breast i wiped it off immediately. i could feel he was little wet and even i was. we rubbed for 2-3 minutes. it was 18th or 19th day on my cycle when this happened, and my cycle is usually 28 or 30 days. when i went home i washed my vagina with water, 1 hour later i saw traces of blood on the undergarment(i usually spot during ovulation ). and i consulted a doctor and 4 hours after the act, i took a emergency contraceptive pill. are there chances of me getting pregnant. we din not have any penetration or intercourse. please reply." -238691,"What cause frequent mood swings, weight and hair loss and blurred vision?","DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I assure you that you don;t have to commit any suicide, because you are not at all in trouble. Emotional weakness is not depression. it is common when unwanted life situation arises. It can be called disappointment. Don;t worry. You need to find a good psychologist for counseling. I too can help you online if you desire so. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hello sir, I think I need psycological treatment. I become very week emotionally. Could not tolerate harsh and rude behave. I don t want to do suicide but this thought often comes in my mind . What shoud I do? M 29 yr old, unmarried, engaged, female, in gztd govt job." -233456,Found problems in erection,"HIThank for asking to HCNI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that if the swelling is not hurting you then no need to worry about this and if the swelling is painful then this need to be treated with the Tab Ibuprofen 400 mg three times in day if the symptoms does not improved then clinical examination would be necessary, take care and have a nice day. ",skin Doc it seem I have a (single) bumb about an inch bellow my shaft. Its sensitive to the touch. Im a virgin so I've ruled out the possibility of an STD but would like to know more about this bumb. Please get back to me as soon as posible.. Thanks -169639,Suggest treatment for pain in hip area,Dear patient Since you have pain and swelling on left foot after twisting injury and not getting better possibility of fracture needs to be ruled out. I would advise Xray of left foot anteroposterior and oblique views. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it. If report shows fracture you need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon nearby you and get yourself examined. If there is no fracture diagnosis is sprain and treatment is application of crepe bandage for 3 weeks and rest and elevation. Take tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day for pain and swelling relief. All the best. ,Hi. I fell starting t cross the street last Thursday. Twisted my left foot and broke the shoe (they were flats) and landed hard on my right knee. Knee has some fluid on it but seems to be getting better. Foot is swollen and seems to be getting worse. It is not discolored. Hurts most on top left of foot. Is this just a bad sprain or could I have broken something? -49477,Can Lexapro be taken while on Metoprolol?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to an infection. For this reason, it is important consulting with your doctor and performing some tests: -a chest X ray study - complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation - a urine analysis - a urine bacterial culture. Starting antibiotics may be needed. In the meantime, I recommend taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the fever and having some rest, until your situation will improve. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri ",I went to doctor this morning for my pain management they stated i had a fever at 100 degrees and now im at work getting cold sweats feeling like my blood pressure just dropped and im light headed and been feeling feverish all day and a little bit dizzy and ringing in my ear -151651,What medication is suggested for temperomandibular joint disorder?,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms can be related to many medical conditions.One of the common causes is dermatitis of the palm.I suggest using an antihistamines such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily.I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application. If the symptoms continue, see your physician and get evaluated. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ","I have a wierd feeling in my left palm. Close to the area between the thumb and pointer finger (sorry, I m forgetting all the correct terms) It s almost throbing at times, and then I almost get some sort of itch and not only do I just scratch it, I end up biting and pulling with my teeth to get rid of the feeling. I think it happened before, and got better later. Never lasted more than a day. But this is probably the third time it happened, so I m wondering if there s a bigger issue?" -171281,Can any online doctor help me with the following results?,"Hi, If your father is aged 54 then, he would be considered ""YOUNG"" in the sense that his strokes may have underlying causes that promote or cause the formation and release of blood clots. This means that it is possible that the medications he's taking are not really the best type for his type of stroke he's experiencing. Your father should undergo what we refer to as a ""stroke in the young"" workup which involves a number of blood tests that are a bit specialized and not usually obtained during routine followup visits. I would recommend finding a neurologist who is specialized in stroke and if possible stroke in young patients such as your father so he can be thoroughly and rapidly worked up to discover either a CAUSE for these strokes or to get on a reasonable regimen of either anticoagulant, antiplatelets, or perhaps some type of Antilipid/cholesterol set of medications. Your father would also likely benefit from tests such as electrocardiogram (12 lead) along with a 30-day EVENT MONITOR as well as an echocardiogram study with bubble study and then, in addition, a transesophageal electrocardiogram (TEE) to check for the presence of blood clots in the left atrial chamber of the heart. This is not an uncommon presentation and concern in the face of the number of strokes your father is having despite being on medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","hi i am tapas ghosh from india.my father is suffereing multple CVA stroke in last 1.5 yrs.He had weakness in rights legs and hands,speech,facial distortation.he is taking multiple medicines everyday.but stroke is happening with these medicine. he is 54 ." -200018,Can infants show signs of vitiligo?,"is this anxiety provoking events as breath holding? is it episodic tantrums? is it paroxysmal dyskinesia? is it a seizure phenomenon? all these could be answered only when you clip a video and show it to an expert. If she is off consciousness, then a EEG is needed, if symptoms occur without any cause. ",My 14 month old niece has a tendancy to boucne and then go very rigid with her eyes closed and seems to be in a semi concious state. It is quite worrying to witness and she has to be picked up out of her chair or where ever she is sitting to relieve the rigitity.Is it something that we should seek medical help with or is it just brought on by her constant bouncing? -445,USG at 16 weeks showed separation of amnion and chorion. What to do?,"Hi. First, let me say that I am sorry for your wife's trouble in this pregnancy. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, My wife is pregnant now. Her first pregnancy was completely normal. Now, at 13 weeks she had major bleeding and that took us to the ER. US showed movement and heartbeat.  Since then, she has continued to bleed with dark brown clots and occasional red blood. She had 16 week US and it showed that there is a separation of amnion and chorion. Also, there is a large floating pocket probable hematoma. This is worrying me. Now, she has fever and severe lower back pain. What to do?" -143437,"Back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, wrist pain. Taking ovranette oral contraceptive. Is it related?","Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Yes, cortisone shots definitely work in alleviating the pain of your husband's lower back. But it is only short lived action and it will not treat the root cause of pain.There is nothing wrong in taking a second opinion but do follow a qualified doctors suggestion.Hope this information is helpful. Good day ","My husband is in a great deal of lower back pain. He is a carpenter, and has been home from work for a week. We saw a neurosurgeon today, he said the back is fractured, but offered no pain management, only physical therapy. My husband is healthy and active. He doesnt want surgery, and is happy to go to physical therapy, but we cant afford any of this if he is unable to go to work. He wants a cortisone shot or something to get the pain in check. Should we find another doctor?" -98042,What causes small lumps in the left side of knee?,it is a bursa or ganglion-like cystic lesionneeds USG/FNAC test for confirmation and surgical excision is usually done for relief!all the best........... ,"felt a movable mass above my left knee. would move in one direction whent flexed and another when extended. woke up one morning in incredible pain, unable to use leg, went to DR, passed out and taken to ER, all vitals are normal, 4 days later quad is stiff, still cant bend knee, on crutches" -67042,What causes a little bump on the back with pus?,"Hello,A child or an adult( sometimes ) who has suffered from hand foot mouth virus can become the carrier for many months as virus can Kerp shedding in the stool.But since your mother in law did not suffer from illness herself,she can not be the carrier.Thanks ",Hi. My mother in law is coming back to the United States from Cambodia. I was wondering if it is safe for her to be around my young children after all I heard about the ev70 hand foot mouth virus that has killed many children over there. I know it only affects children but could she be a carrier? -132259,Suggest remedy for allergy in whole body,"HelloPollen causes inflammation of nasal lining membrane hence there develop.Nasal itching, watery rhinorrhea , nasal obstruction, sneezing, post nasal discharge ( as most of these symptoms , you are having).Do following measure .If possible change the site or place and migrate to pollen free area .As pollen is a predisposing factors for asthma .When such patients visit my clinic I advise them to take MONTELEUKAST+ FEXOFENDINE tablet once or twice in day according to severity of symptoms.Steam inhalation also provide relief. For throat take some lonzges of dextromethorphan , available over chemist shop.Still no relief then take levofloxacin 750 mg tablet once in a day for 5-7 days.Hope this will be helpful for you. ",i have very bad allergies due to high pollen count. In the back of my tongue and side my taste buds are swoolen and also the bell in the back of the throat is also and i have a bad post nasel drip. i have been gargling with water water and salt but my throat seem to get more worse what can i take or do. -77430,What causes swollen face and stomach ache with nephrotic syndrome?,DEAR USERTHANKS FOR WRITING AT HIMI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERNBUT SPOT ON LIVER OR KIDNEY IS REALLY A VAGUE DESCRIPTIONI WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE SYMPTOMS BABY IS SUFFERING FROM?HOW DID YOU KNOW THERE WAS A SPOT ??WAS IT US OR CT?IF YOU COULD SEND THE ULTRASOUNDULTRASOUNF REPORTS?WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANK YOU ,Hi my sister's baby has a spot on liver and kidney. they found it at 4 weeks old. Now he had a checkup and recheck at 2 months old and it is still there. What could this be? -2159,How to get relief from arthritis?,Hello. Revert back with the details to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am worried for my 63 years old elder sister who is almost bedridden now due to the following ailments. She has severe pain in the stomach (started two months ago), knee pain for four years and swollen legs for three years. Doctors are of the opinion that she is suffering from severe arthritis and acute gastritis. The medicine, which she is taking for arthritis is causing pain in stomach. How she will get relief from all these ailments? Please advise. A copy of prescriptions and pathological investigation reports are attached herewith. Thank you." -102395,What does this chest X-ray report indicate?,"Hello,In my opinion, we should definitely rule out heart diseases first. So get done ECG and 2d echo first. If both of these are normal, then no need to worry about heart diseases.Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So, avoid stress and tension, be calm and relax. Consult a psychiatrist and get done the counseling sessions.Try to identify the stressor in your life, and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Do not worry, you will be alright, with all these.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ","Constant chest pain that occasionally gets worse for a few seconds or minutes, labored breathing, numbness and tingling in left shoulder, lips and tongue, lightheaded, near fainting, difficulty swallowing ( painless), and a popping sensation at the right side base of my throat that is extremely uncomfortable" -113734,Does fibromyalgia and lupus affect fertility?,Good Evening ! Cephalosporin group Antibiotics wiz. keflex etc. are safer in MG. My sincere advise to you that if any Infective conditions you will have in the future you can discuss with your treating physician for culture & antibiotic sensitivity test before starting any antibiotics.hope this will help you. regards. ,I suffer from generalised Myasthenia Gravis. My medication is Mestinon and azathioprine (immune-suppressant). Today I went to a walk-in clinic with cystitus and was prescribed Keflex (anti-biotic). I am just checking whether it is okay to take as I don't want to take anything that sends me into crisis. -17948,How can I overcome the warming effects of Ashwagandha?,Hello. I can understand your concern. I have carefully read all the details provided by you and here is the solution. Revert with more information to an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old male. I started taking Ashwagandha 500 mg per day, a few months ago, and it improved my memory, attention, etc. But after a month, I began to have night sweats, agitation, weird sensations in the neck area and protruding eyes. I have read that Ashwagandha is excess pitta, I am new to ayurveda but also converted because Ashwagandha works wonders for me. I have some symptoms of overactive thyroid from it, but I really cannot quit it, because it has made me feel so good. It has improved my life considerably. I suffer from OCD combined with BDD (body dysmorphic disorder) and depression. I am not producing enough serotonin, and my receptors for serotonin are also dysfunctional. In the last ten years, I have tried to keep myself aloft without psychiatric medication. Because it was not successful in my case, and they have some unwanted secondary effects. I take Omega 3, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D, Inositol, 5-HTP and lately Ashwagandha, and I cannot have a decent life without these supplements. I will never quit Ashwagandha again; I really cannot live without it. I have tried ghee, but it is not cooling enough. I also tried taking Shatavari and Bacopa, but I have some weird feeling, so it is not working. I also tried Triphala and Amla for a month but was also feeling weird from it so gave it up. Now I take Ashwagandha on alternate days. Please help me adjust the warming effects of Ashwagandha." -141860,How to treat burning back pain caused by trauma?,"Hello, Thanks for your query.From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .If pain is severe ,I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.Meanwhile following measures will help with the pain• Lie on a hard bed.• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required • Avoid forward bending.• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","helloI'm 28yo male, 5 '9 ""tall, and 200 lb.I was leaning forward today (my back was about 60 degrees) and i was holding a not so heavy iron clothes, and suddenly I heard a quite pop and felt pain in my lower back (a little lower than the height of my bellybutton).I'm able to walk, sit down and stand up, but even that my posture looks right, I feel that I'm leaning forward a small bit, and I'd feel pain if i tried to stand fully right. and I do feel pain when leaning forward without holding onto something.I also feel pain when I try to take wide steps. I can only take small steps.I never had back injury .. I had usual back pain due to bad mattress but nothing major.I won't be able to visit doctor till tomorrow so i want to know if this is serious, and how to deal with it until then.thank you." -225665,What causes increased hair growth after masturbation?,"Hi, PPP is harmless. It will not help in PPP. You can try the co2 laser. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN ","Hi ,i am 15 years old and i have pearly penile papules, i went to the doctor and they said its perfectly normal and there is no cure. i researched on the internet and the main cure in getting CO2 laser surgery. i really dont want a laser on my penis and i doubht my parents will want me to either. I also heard many succeses with AHA cream which contain alpha hyroxy . Do you think this will work?" -125203,"Burning, cramping in lower left quadrant. What could it be?","Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.F. Don't worry about the stomach pain, it may be due to gastric irritation due to type of food you had at some time during these 3 months. It can be corrected by using P.P.I, and antacids with the advise of your doctor. The numbness in the hands and feet should be taken care of , i advise you to consult a physician, to exclude any possibilities of post partumaclemptia, though occur immediately after delevery, it can occur at any time below 4 months after delevery,there may be increase in B.P., or proteine in the urine are the confirming factors. It is only to exclude the condition. The numbness also could be due to anaemea , neuritis etc. Wishing for a quick recovery, if you have any doubts you can approach the H.C.M.F. Best regards. ","my baby is 3months since hes been born im having bad stomach pain above belly button after i eat no matter what i eat ,wierd tigly sensations across my body, heart pounding , vision problems like dizzyness all blood tests are normal bloated numbness in hands and toes i think it all has to do with my stomach what could it be" -132890,What am i supposed to eat in food allergy like gluten?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, looking to the given history here I could say that it is the allergic condition and beside the antihistamine no need to take the other medicine particularly antibiotic, this wont work here, simple general management could bring the good result and that includes salt water gargling, away from the underlying cause, hope this information helps you, have a nice day. ","I had sore throat from last 4 days,whenever laid down n AC is working, I m coughing a lot due to itching in throat,otherwise if I m sitting, no problems.Doctor has advised me Neoclov 625mg,Gupisone 20mg for 3 times a day and Xyzal 5mg everynight for a week.Its because of Alergy, she expects,Is it okay?" -156412,"Advice on MTHFR mutation with anxiety,insomnia and arthritis","Hello, The treatment of chronic problems like Lupus or Rheumatoid arthritis depends on the severity of the illness. The painkillers and disease-modifying agents can help after a detailed evaluation by a rheumatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","I was diagnosed with having a small stroke. MRI confirmed a CT scan results from an ER visit July 2013. I am a 47 female, was diagnosed with Lupus sle as well as rheumatoid arthritis last march I do take methotrexate injections once a week, plaquenil, folic acid, iron, magnesium, and baby aspirin. I do not see my neurologist until mid May, and I know I have enough on my unhealthy plate so to speak as it is ...I have had these symptoms since last Jan 2012 they have come and gone over periods of time. My Dr will def remember us discussing this because Ive asked him to clarify what to look for in regards stroke symptoms. Is it the entire one side of body ? or a part of one side whether it s a limb, limbs weakness? , or side of face, weakness pins needles numbness ? Because I ve felt this for quite sometime but I have to say it s constant now. I feel pins, needles and numbness around left eye, hairline toy cheekbone for days at a time and now the past few weeks it s been constant! What symptoms that are newest to me are this hear sensation that radiates across my scalp. Just keeps going back and forth. .and when it s all over after about two days literally it has left me with a migraine. Lastly, I ve never experienced this hip & leg pain also on right side along with these spasms that awakens me in the middle of the night where I can t even move or stretch out my leg to get up to go to the bathroom which is why I am trying to get up in the first place. Some new symptoms and some old but def much longer time periods I feel them then last year. I can best describe the leg pain in the middle of night as excruciating stabbing deep muscle pain along with these pins, needles, & chills in my legs. My question is could something else be going on ? Because I know my lupus dr will say these aren t lupus symptoms!" -243441,"Mentally, physically fit. Was forcefully taken to psychiatrist and prescribed medicines. Having dizziness, wild dreams. Suggestions?","Hi there, thanks for asking. Reflux of acid is a common problem. In many cases it is aggravated with stress. Stress management is a skill that everybody should learn. You can ask your doctor to introduce you to a therapist to work with you for some sessions to get familiar or even mastery on them. On the other hand, some medications for reflux, are a combination of a medication specifically for stomach and another from the class of benzodiazepines. Many people are quite comfortable with low dose of these medications alongside with other therapies. You can ask your doctor about. Best wishes. ","Hi Doctor, Whenever m tensed over some thing or over stressed. or At times i go in too much hot whether or i dint eat properly. I develop this gas ( acidity ) problem which in turn causes a v severe head ache and even vommitings. I take ENO in case of acidity however i dont get fine till i get a complete night sleep. Can you please advise me on this problem. How to prevent such situation as it spoils my whole day n ngt." -21316,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -231746,What causes pain during urination and discharge through the penis?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Its normal to the testis to hang lower/upper than the otherExplanation: Usually one testis hangs lower than the other. So, you need not worry about this. If its occasional pain leave it now, otherwise visit doctor when its aching. ","Sir, I have very recently came to know that my left testicle is hanging lower compared to the right one. I have pain in the lower abdomen region for a few hours and eventually, the pain goes off. I am 20 years old and energetic person. I see no signs of swelling in testicles. What could be the reason for this?" -100885,Any suggestion for having lump near clitoris?,"Hi,This is likely to be a sebaceous cyst which is occasionally becoming inflamed. This is not serious but if you are bothered by it, you may wish to consider having the cyst removed by a simple surgical procedure.Regards,Dr K A Pottinger ",Hi ..i have a small lump on the back of my neck near the hair line..on the left... When i was 1 year old i had go an infection - boils on my head due to which the doctor said this has happened..I am 30 yrs now..it pains at times.. Could you advise what shud i do? Thanks -59904,How can UTI be treated?,"Hello,Advair is a combination of a corticosteroid and a beta2-adrenergic bronchodilator used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. It is better than prednisone to treat breathing problems.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ","I have sarcoidosis I m at the final stages often get chest infections, my doctor wants to take me out there prednisone and give me a beer with steroids in it that s the only thing I feel that helps me for my infections and help me to breathe better driving it up along with antibiotics what I want to know is Advair better than prednisone," -164513,How to confirm a jaw fracture?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. As per your information,whenever the body eliminate toxins,is mostly done through the pores,which can lead to symptoms such as rash, eczema, acne and others. Also carpal tunnel syndrome or cellulitis like infection can lead to finger swelling. According to me, i don't think it is RA, RA includes lots of symptoms and mostly seen in the 30 to 50 yrs age group.Positive RA factor is required to rule out. I will suggest you to visit your primary doctor and rule it out.Mostly i suggest my patients to apply an icepack every 3 to 4 hrs,exercising swollen fingers,elevating hands for an about 15 minutes at least 3 or 4 times per day,massaging,wearing compression gloves,less salt intake,lots of fluid intake will surely help it.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us and voting. I will be happy to answer your questions. ","My 18 yr old daughter has swollen fingers, has difficulty opening things like jars. In March she had developed a rash on her knees, elbows, backs of hands. It wasn t only a bumpy itchy rash, she also had flat purplish mottled areas also on her elbows and hands. The doctor said she had 2 things going on: a yeast infection and a rash. He was sure it was from the tanning beds ( yes teenagers, can t tell them anything ). The dr prescribed meds to stop the itch and kill the yeast infection. She was mostly cured but has been left with tender swollen fingers. Initial blood tests neg for mono, went back for more tests yesterday. Rheumatoid Arthritis??" -144508,"Consistent back pain, feet burning. MRI showed posterior disc bulge with mild spinal canal stenosis. Treatment?",helloo.. as u said ir talbone or coccyx site is hurting alot..i advise u to go to orthopaedician for further investigations like x-ray to exclude disc prolapse..u need to immobilize ur back either by giving complete bed rest or with a belt on ur waist ..for atleast 3 wks and then only u will b relieved of ur pain ..u also need to take some pain killers alongwith these precautions .. so relax and take complete rest with an x-ray done .. al the best .. ,"i fell down some steps on tuesday last week. i have bruises on my legs, and my tailbone is still hurting, i expected that... but it s a deep deep pain right at the base of my spine , deep in my back/butt area. i can just now start to bend over but i cannot walk up stairs at all. i get about 3 steps up and the pain is excrutiating. i just can t seem to find a comfortable position to sit or lay" -218657,Is it safe to use mouth guard?,HiWelcome to HCMYes all these are the symptoms of peritonitis. You should get IOPA or OPG x ray done and visit dentist to get know whether it has yo be extracted or safe. Thank you ,"Dear Sir,The gum around my wisdom tooth has gotten infected and swollen. I suspect it is pericoronitis. I had a similar problem around 2 years ago. I cannot open my mouth fully and the gum is painful when I touch it. There is foul taste in my mouth and I think some pus too." -235504,What causes recurrent mood swings?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Self harm in a psychological is disorder is associated with depression and severe anxiety disorder. Usually anxiety disorder are treated with medicines, counseling and psychotherapy. I wish to know whether are you taking medicines ? Because management of severe anxiety through therapy alone may not be suitable. Please consult a psychiatrist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I have been seeing my therapist for about 7 months & was recently diagnosed with severe anxiety, in the last few months I’ve self harmed a few times, I am however not suicidal. I opened up to her in our last session about the self harm, she kept telling me “you’re so worth it” I called her liked I normally do and left a message and she normally gets right back to me, I’ve called 4 times within the last 2 weeks and left voicemails with no reply. I feel like shes avoiding me since bringing up the self harm and I’m just really stressing about it.." -123822,"Have had nausea, abdominal pain and discomfort, diarrhea, back pain, shoulder pain. Done MRI and ultrasound. What is wrong?","These are all psycho-somatic manifestations.You consult a Psychiatrist,then you will be alright.Take ALPROZOLAM 0.25mg one tablet at 8 pm daily as well as one NEUROBION tablet once a day after lunch along with one MVT tablet once a day. ","I had Gullian Barre at 8 years old. I am now 50. After I left the hospital all those years ago, I was a totally different person. So nervous all the time and just didn't feel like the same person anymore. Doctors put me on nerve pills then and I have always had to take them. Course my body is so adapted to them they just don't work anymore and my anxiety has hit a whole new level. I have bad tremors and my thoughts are jumbled. I have stomach ulcers and severe acid reflux. I stay sick and so tired, but yet I can't sleep. I can't drive anymore or leave my house anymore. This is getting so much worse with age. They say I am depressed and suicidal,and I agree with that, but the reason is because I am so sick and nervous all the time. It has put my life to a complete stop. I don't know what do to from here. My memory is getting worse everyday. At this point, I am not living, I am just existing. I am also extremely nauseous and have started vomiting on a daily basis. I have restless leg and have been told I have possible blockage in my neck that can lead to a stroke. I really need some answers. I just don't have the proper insurance to have the test that I need. Can a neurologist find out why I am so nervous (physically)?" -248310,Suggest remedy for pain in knee and thigh,"As per your explanation for self check, You can try to hold the muscle belly of your left leg calf muscle and squeeze it. If the muscle is pain full then it shows it can be related to atherosclerosis (clotting) in your blood vessels under the muscles. Another test is sit in straight leg position press your knee down and stretch the feet towards you. It some one can help to stretch then it will be better. And again you have to see if there is pain then the test is positive and there might be a problem with vascularity for the affected leg. Here the test will give suspected result how ever the conformation can be done with dopler test so you may need to go for it when above two test are positive. And then visit a vascular doctor who can suggest you medication based on the result. Now when the physical test are negative means no pain with stretching or squeezing calf muscle means there might be weakness or soreness of muscle. In this case you should use hot pack or deep your leg in hot water with added salt, you can also use cold pack to reduce inflammation. Do this for 2to 3 times a day and check. You can also take help of physiotherapy treatment like ultrasound and few stretching exercise as well if needed analgesics for time being. I also suggest once do check your blood pressure and sugar level too. Take care. ",I am a 31 yr old male. I have been having pain in my left calf for over a week. It feels like a constant cramp. The pain and sorness increases and decreases through the day. Not sure what it could be. I didn t injure it with any activity. It almost feels like the aftermath of a charley horse but has been lingering for over 10 days now. Any help would be greatly appreciated. -75329,No follicular growth seen during its study for IUI. Hemorrhagic cyst present. How to treat it?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since you have PCOD, metformin will increase your chances of conception. With irregular periods, the chances of conception are relatively less. You need to have a regular intercourse during your fertile period- Day 9 to 16 for early conception. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com ","hi dr, I get marrierd on april 2011, we planned for one year family planning . Now we r trying to get consive. I went to gynic and I had ubdergone scanning found tht I have pcod she gave me metformin . I hve irregular periods. Will metformin help me to get consive soon also once I had conteceptive birthcontrol pill. Will I get pregnent soon help me sir" -137922,Does persistent back pain need medical attention?,"Hello,These symptoms are more indicative of an intervertebral disc prolapse compressing a nerve. In my opinion, an evaluation with an MRI will be appropriate.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regard,Dr. Fahim Sheik ","I am a 50 yr old female. Usually very active and healthy. Within a 2wk period pain in my low back, spine area began. It is now unbearable. Pain shoots down my right leg, knee, top of foot and ankle. I cannot find any position that gives any relief. I feel like water swelling around the spinal direct area. My lymph nodes at my same side groin are swollen and knotted.. What could this be?" -1111,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -12722,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -228059,What causes pus cells in semen?,"helloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have not been able to have sexual intercourse even a single time since your marriage ( nine months) .In majority of young individuals the cause of Erectile Dysfunction is Psychogenic in origin and mostly due to what is called as performance anxiety Consult qualified Psychiatrist for counselling and treatment .Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection and delay ejaculation. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Taking Sildenafil (Viagra) or Cialis as on demand will help to get good hard sustainable erection and to have enjoyable sex.Duralast is Selective Serotinine Reuptake Inhibitor and is generally prescribed for premature ejaculation and does not help in ED .Dr.Patil.. ","my age 33 yrs. ht 5.5 feet, wt 68kg. now nearly nine months passed after marriage. while during intercourse my penis has become relaxed suddenly and unable to intercourse even a single time. is duralast 30 will be effective for me? is this a phsycic problem?" -134352,"Diagnosed with asthmatic bronchitis, shortness of breath, coughing, fever, chest pain. On asthalin, formoterol. Sufficient?",ALLERGY CAN DEVELOP AT ANY TIME AT ANY PLACE WITH ANY SUBSTANCE YOU CAN BE ALLERGIC TO ANY FOOD ANY BODY APPLICATION MATERIAL POLLENS CLOTHES ETCIF YOU WANT FULL TREATMENT SHOULD GO FOR BLOOD SERUM TESTS FOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR ALERGENS AND TREAT ACCORDINGLY TO GET CURE YOU MAY CONSULT ALLEGY SPECIALIST TO TREAT ITTILL TIME YOU SHOULD AVOID WHAT YOU KNOW AND CAN ADD ANTIALLERGIC TAB DAILY AND TRIAMSOLONE LOCAL APPLICATION ON LIPS AND MOUTH AND AFFECTED PARTS ON AND OFFOR DAILY IF YOU NEED ,"I am allergic to oak, birch, beech and alder mostly and another insignificant one like elm. I started getting strange feelings on my lips and reported them to my allergist after remembering having read that you can get symptoms from fruits etc.. and that cantaloupe is one of the culprits.By the way I have been on shots for 2 years and have had no symptoms since the spring I first began them. My doctor said I should stay away from it, of course, and I have but the lips still feel weird and it's been at least 5 days. What other of the trees I have mentioned can cause this and what other fruits am I unaware of being the cause." -7791,"I had pregnancy diabetes. But, why is my sugar level shooting up even after pregnancy?",Hello. Hope you find my advice beneficial. Good luck. For more information consult a diabetologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/diabetologist ,"Hello doctor, During pregnancy, I checked my sugar levels. It was very high. I consulted a sugar specialist. She gave me Glucophage 500 mg. In the seventh month, I used insulin. The doctor said that it is pregnancy diabetes and after delivery, it will get alright. But after delivery, my sugar level went very high. I started taking 500 mg Glucophage twice. But, my sugar was still not controlled. Now, I am taking 1 g at night. Please guide me. And, I want to know if pregnancy diabetes will go away or not. My fasting sugar is 200 and random is 200 to 250." -49679,Do high BP and cold need medical attention?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This episode could be related to possible vertebrobasilar insufficiency or a TIA (transient ischemic attack), caused by the chiropractic maneuvers. An inner ear disorder cannot be excluded either. Considering your past medical history for coronary artery disease, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a brain CT scan or MRI and a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries. A supraarotic vessels angio CT scan may also be needed to investigate for possible narrowing of the main arteries which supply the blood to the brain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iliri ","During a chiropractic visit, I got nauseated, felt dizzy and broke out into a heavy sweat. It was after he adjusted my back. I was lying face down on the table. When I stood up I was dizzy and started sweating, I also felt dizzy. This continued for about an hour, sweating and nausea went away, but I still feel woozy. I had greasy pizza for lunch that did not sit well. I have had a bypass and stents about 11 years ago, I am feeling a bit better now. YYYY@YYYY" -18921,Why do I have severe pain in my leg?,"Hello. I had gone through all the reports posted (attachments removed to protect patient identity). Many of the reports posted were normal, so to make it easy for you I will comment on each of abnormal ones and what to be done for them. For further information consult a general medicine physician online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-medicine-physician ","Hi doctor, I am a 59 year old female. I underwent radical mastectomy before one and a half years and undergoing regular checkups for every six months. Recently I had pain in the right leg, from the knee to ankle region. I got an entire medical checkup done. They showed high TSH levels and also high urea level. Please review the attached reports and provide your advice. Till now never had diabetes, but little higher side sugar levels seen. My current medication includes Tamoxifen 20 mg for the last nine months, Losamax-H and Absolut 3G. Thank you." -140346,What causes mild pain in the lower back?,"Hello, I have studied your case with diligence.As per your symptoms there is possibility of pain due to bad posture as your back is involved,.If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be consideredRheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine? When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","My husband has has sever lower back pain ever since we have been together. He has had a lower spinal fusion and numerous test's done and every doctor has a different answer. He is only 30 and feels like 80 year old man. He is now having pain in his wrists, which sweel up, sholders and sometimes his legs and arms get the tingly sensation. Lately he has been getting extremly bad migraines. We have been to the hospital for chest pain's and there are still no answers. Before the doctors were just giving him scripts for pain killers and depression. He has stopped taking it all because it wasn't doing anything. We need help.." -12567,What can cause pain and an associated red colored patch?,Hi. I have read your query. I have seen the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) also. I understand your concern. The possibilities for the red patch on your back are lichen simplex chronicus and tinea corporis. Lichen simplex chronicus is characterized by hyperpigmented patch with roughened skin. Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of skin and characterized by red colored scaly rash. Treatment depends on the diagnosis: For back pain you visit an internal medicine specialist in person for physical evaluation. ,"Hi doctor, It is about two months that I have pain in the L5/S1 region. I also have a red patch at this region. The picture of which I have attached. It is a localized pain. When I bend forward or sit down it increases. But, when I bend backward I do not have any problem. The red patch does not itch. I have frequent urination, burning sensation before or after urination and occasional pelvic pain. I do not know whether the two problems are related or not. Currently, I focused on my back pain problem. I am waiting for an MRI which will be one month later. I have some questions to you as an expert in the field. What is the red patch at L5/S1 region? What can be the cause? What could be the source of pain at L5/S1 region? I am pleased for your advice." -80465,Could the back pain and frequent urination an indication of kidney problem?,"HIThank for asking to HCMHaving blood cell counts which is less than 10 per high power field is normal and your other findings are also normal no need to worry about it, every thing is okay have nice day. ","During my bi-annual physical, it was discovered that I have blood in my urine (plus 3). Blood work and urinalysis deemed normal kidney function (GFR) and no protein. Kidney ultrasound showed a 6mm cyst in one of my kidneys. The report also stated echogenicity of the renal cortex. I don't have much in the wY of symptoms, other than an ache in my front right lower abdomen. I am concerned...what could be causing the blood?" -53378,Treatment for mitral stenosis due to rheumatic heart disease,"Hello,Certainly if one can hear or feel heart beat especially if one is resting. If you are not having symptoms like shortness of breath, palpitations during activities then it's probably normal and not a matter of worry. Still one ecg to rule out heart problems would be a better choice.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ","I am 45 year old female. I don't drink nor smoke. A few years ago I suffered of panic disorder and took paxil for 7 years. I have been off the medication now fo 5 years. Recently, I have been hearing my heart beat . An example when I am lying in bed and I turn to my other side, I feel as though my heart starts beating faster. Is this normal?" -180074,"Have LGMD. Cannot walk fast, difficulty climbing stairs. Will neurokind help?","This is a neurodegenerative disease, and as you know that there is no established treatment for this condition however Pneumonia can be treated by antibiotics and ventilator support but this recurs since brain disease is progressive. Stem cell therapy has shown encouraging results in many neuro degenerative conditions but results are not proven. In this particular condition i have not seen any published report of use of stem cell therapy however i feel that once lung infection is under control you may try and see if stem cell therapy works for your friend if you feel like(but this is purly experimental). You should not keep high hopes in this condition. ","My friend has Cordial Basal Degeneration. I understand there is no way to diagnose accurately this disease until a brain biopsy is done post mortem. I don t know how long she has had CBD, but now she has Pneumonia and I know complications from this can cause death. I need more information, in general. Anything you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Donna" -114811,What are the side effects of protopic tacrolimus ointment 0.1?,"Hello, Taking above mentioned both tablets for long time not good for health. NAC SR may cause renal dysfunction, peptic ulcer disease and fluid retention. Wysolone also lead drug induced Cushing syndrome, weight gain, osteoporosis and peptic ulcer disease. So please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you with alternate medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ",Sir! my mother is of 60 years and she is taking WYSOLONE 5 & NAC SR 75 since 5 to 10 years but not regular...She is taking it for her Joint pain and the pain is in legs which arises fro m her lower back region..Is there any side effect of these drugs and is it right to take in for long time...Please guide.. -222565,Is Meloxicam advisable for a heart and diabetic patient?,"Good Evening,Thanks for given information,According to your medicine history already taking metformin and invokana not helpful for your diabetic controlI think you should have to need insulin therapy with Glimepride 3 mg,this Will be helpful for diabetic controlDo exercise dailyhold your diet controlyou need to check Cholesterol levels Triglycerides Uric acid Blood urea creatninekindly consult with your Doctor Thanks for consult. Regards, Dr,Naeem. MD ","I Recently began taking Invokana along with Metformin for my blood sugar. My A1C was 7.7 last month and my fasting blood sugar has been running around 180-200. Is there a better medication to help control this, or should I be checking whether I need more testing and help?" -69742,What causes a tissue to grow around the skin of piercing?,"Hello,Thank you for writing to HCM about your query,Flea bites will go away on their own. However, in order to stop the flea bites, you have to stop the fleas. Your pet and your home will need to be treated with pesticides to kill the fleas. Professional pest control experts should administer these treatments. In most cases, you will need to leave your home for several hours after the treatment is applied. Do-it-yourself home treatments are available for fleas, but if they do not work, you may need to seek professional help.Relieve the symptoms of flea bites with over-the-counter anti-itch creams and antihistamine medications. Avoid scratching the area. If you notice signs of an infection at the bite site, such as a white pocket or rash, make an appointment to see your doctor.Hope You will find it out helpful.Thanks And Regards,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati ","My son 19, visited a friend and has been bitten by fleas. Head to toe....Should he see a doctor or is there something I can do for him? He hasn't been able to sleep all night and works in the food industry while attending college. Should he work while this is so intense? Thank you?" -257188,"Taking cerazette, coil inserted. Have bleeding. Should I stop taking the medication?","Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.i pill contains progesterone which prevents the implantation (attachment) of fertilized ovum in the uterus by making the uterine lining endometrium unsuitable for nidation. It also results in withdrawal bleeding. It should be taken within 72 hours of intercourse. Since i pill contains high dose of progesterone it may interfere with her menstrual cycle and can result in delayed period. So do not panic. You can exclude pregnancy through blood test which is more accurate than urine test and it can detect pregnancy at much earlier stage.Although abortion kits are available over the counter, it is advisable to take them only under your treating Dr's supervision to avoid complications like incomplete abortion and rupture of uterus. Frequent use of i pill will result in side effects and should be avoided. I hope this is useful to you. ","Hi, i am 29 years old,had sex with my gf on 17th april.and on 19th gave ipill to her orally.on 20th april she had abnormal period only on a single day.And next month she didn't get her period at regular date.she tested herself with prega news,result showed negative but still she is scared of getting pregnant ? even i am too nervous for her..also she is worried about her period,as today is 22 may still she has not got period started.Any chance of getting pregnant is there? plz help. Advice on pills to be taken to stop pregnancy....... Also,any side effect of it ,in order to have conceive baby later ?" -205998,Why my child is vomiting?,"Hi...all pasty muddy stools are not jaundice. The symptoms of jaundice are white stools, loss of appetite, highly yellowish urine, and pain in the tummy. If these are not there, you need not worry about jaundice.If still in doubt get a urine bile salts and bile pigments done. if they are negative it is not jaundice.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ",My baby will turn 1 next week. He is very fussy since couple of days. He was not eating and drinking milk for 2 days and then on the third day i gave him Lenzol. He is eating better now. His stool is light yellow and pasty and some times muddy colour. I worry if he has jaundice. -8460,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -66673,How to treat penile yeast infection?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Uvula helps in voice production. No need to remove it. You are not the only person to get angioedemaExplanation: Take precautions to prevent angioedema, and get treated yourself for sinusitis with antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs. Please consult a doctor before doing anything on your own. Good luck. ",I HAVE A UVALA WHICH GETS INFECTED QUITE A BIT AND THEN I HAVE TO BE INTUBATED 5 TIMES SO FAR I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF HAVING THE UVALA REMOVED EVEN THOUGH MY PROBLEM IS INFECTED SINUSES WHICH I BELIEVE IAM THE ONLY PERSON DOCTORS HAVE HEARD THAT I GET ANDEODEMA FROMI NEED TO THINK ABOUT THIS OPERATION AND ITS SIDE EFFECTS COULD YOU PLEASE INFORM ME WHAT IAM LIKELY TO EXPECT -1375,I have sinusitis for the past 6 months and no medication helped me. Why?,"Hi. Yes, I understand how frustrating your problem can be. Sinusitis is usually secondary to a certain problem such as allergy (which is the most common cause, once other rare causes are ruled out). So considering the treatment of this particular issue, we need to always treat the primary from its root source so that the effect remains for a longer time with the least amount of medications. What can be done? If you are having underlying allergic issues such as sneezing, watery nasal discharge, ear fullness, heaviness in the head, and facial regions, we need to treat the allergy first. You need to wear an n95 mask (and nothing else other than that) to prevent any irritative substance such as dust, fumes from entering your nose, and initiating the allergic cascade mechanism leading to its symptoms. Wearing a mask even at home, avoiding exposure to dust and other substances which instigate sneezing according to me is the single most important factor which you have to take care of as other things mentioned below are all for symptomatic relief and we are not treating the allergy as such, precisely speaking. Take tablet Sinarest (Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, and Pseudoephedrine) one tablet two times a day after food for 10 days, Allegra-M (Fexofenadine and Montelukast) one tablet two twice for 10 days, Duonase nasal spray two puffs in both nostrils twice daily for three continuous months (do not inhale while applying the spray), tablet Mucomix 600 mg one tablet twice daily for 10 days. Do steam inhalation two or three times a day for supportive relief. Take Wysolone 10 mg once a day after breakfast for 10 days, tablet Pan D (Pantoprazole) one tablet before breakfast for 10days, Clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily for one month. Saltwater gargles 8 to 10 times a day will keep irritative substances away from the throat. All these medications will be useful only if you strictly follow the precautionary measures. The requirement of medications will automatically reduce once your symptoms come down with a decreased allergic load. Please do get a noncontrast CT (computed tomography) of the nose and paranasal sinuses and show it to me once you get it done in the subsequent follow-ups. I advise you for a follow up after two weeks of treatment, so I can evaluate and let you know about the further requirement of medications. I hope this helps. ","Hello doctor, I am suffering from sinusitis for the last six months. I have tried lots of medicines but there is no improvement. Because of the current scenario of COVID-19, I cannot visit any ENT specialist. Please help me and prescribe some medicines." -188547,Had inguinal hernia. Tests showed epididymitis cyst. Took flowmax. What could be the reason?,better be with her in terminal stage give her menntal support care her properly so that she does not feel lonely maintain hygiene with her avoid bed sores and other minor infection ,I can't believe your name is Grief. My question is as follows. My mother has all indications of MDS but has not had a marrow biopsy. She is 77 and does not want aggressive treatment such as chemotherapy. She is minimally diabetic - handled with diet. She is on medication for high blood pressure and has been for years. I am noticing shortness of breath resulting in limitations. I am noticing things like being unable to lift her leg to get in or out of the bathtub. Tonight I noticed her feet were swollen but no discoloration or petechiae. I don't want to alarm her. What do I do next? Is this an indicator of progression to Acute Myeloid Leukemia? What kind of prognosis should I expect? Is it time for me to bring her to live with me? She is about 8 miles from me now. -1310,My persistent heartburn has not healed even after taking medicines for more than 1 month. Why?,"Hello. You have briefly and well described your history, and I understand that you have very genuine concerns. So, the problem you have is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is basically reflux of acid from the stomach to food pipe causing heartburn, sore throat, sometimes cough, and shortness of breath. Our stomach produces approximately 1 liter of acidic juices to help digest food. The acid produced does not usually come into food pipe unless someone has loose sphincter at the lower end of our food pipe which prevents acid refluxing into the food pipe. There are two further classifications of GERD. PPI responsive GERD, and PPI refractory GERD. Your symptoms suggest that you have PPI (proton pump inhibitor) responsive GERD since your symptoms are significantly improved when you are taking PPI. Even in PPI responsive GERD the symptoms may not completely vanish but are declined to a reasonable level and this may be in your case. For this, you just need to increase the dose of PPI. Instead of once daily dose, you can start taking it twice a day before meals. The rest of your symptoms like sore throat will go away once your acid reflux is suppressed well. Diet may or may not affect the GERD. However, there are certain precautions that you can do to prevent heartburn. Avoiding large volume meals, instead, take small but frequent meals. Avoid taking large meals at night or before going to bed. Give at least three to four hours gap after night meals before going to bed for sleeping. Raise the head end of your bed by placing a cement or wooden block down the head side of your bed. Or there are commercially available anti-reflux mattresses that can be used instead. Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes and belts. So your concern about the presence of symptoms despite 42 days of treatment is valid, but you see the acid is produced daily, and the medicines can decrease the acid production for the duration of time they are in the blood, once the level of the drug declines from a certain point, the acid production takes over back. So taking a daily pill to control your acid production is the only effective way of treating your condition. No long term use and side effects. Well, all PPI are relatively safe and do not cause significant side effects if taken for years and years. However, there are studies that have shown renal damage, bone protein loss, and aspiration pneumonia but in practice, these side effects are not that common as elaborated in studies. The one daily pill to control your acid and prevailing a normal lifestyle is much more important than unforeseen and often unestablished side effects from long term use of PPI. I would recommend if PPI helps you to do well then there is no reason for stopping for the sake of unforeseen complications. But if you still have a concern about the long use of PPI, then I would recommend you to get PH-impedance 24 hours testing to confirm GERD, and if present then PPI again is the therapy, but if the test comes out negative, then PPI can be stopped.I hope this helps. PPI responsive GERD. Ambulatory 24 hours PH-impedance testing. Non-erosive reflux disease. GERD. Tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg before breakfast. You can increase it to 40 mg BID before meals. Follow up if want to discuss more. ","Hi doctor, I have persistent heartburn related symptoms for the last four to five months. I visited a gastro and he prescribed me medicines for 14 days. My conditions got better but not fully cured, so I was given another 14 days of medicine (including a proton-pump inhibitor). Soon the lockdown kicked in and I went back to my home. I meanwhile took Ayurvedic medicines for a month here. While it has reduced the duration of heartburn episodes, the problem has not gone yet. For the last month, I have mild heartburn (pain in chest) for 20-60 minutes in a day (spread across three to four intervals). 14/30 days my throat felt different. 7/30 last days had acid refluxes. But heartburn occurs daily. I have tried varying my diet, but have not found any significant changes. Is this a cause of concern that despite having medicines for 42 days, I still have mild heartburns occurring daily? What should I do? How long will it take for a medicine to show the effect? Should I continue the course and if so, for how long? And if yes, does prolonged usage of medicine have side effects? Or if left untreated, do they have side effects? I took Somproz initially for four days, Lesuride-25, and Deltone for 14 days, and for the next 14 days I took Lesuride 25 and Nexpro 40." -335,I have itchy bumps and pus-filled blisters in breast. Please help.,"Hello. Could you attach picture of it? Are those painful? Are you sexually active or do have close contacts with other individuals or do you share any clothes? If those are multiple small vesicles aligned or grouped together, with clear fluid inside rather than pus, then those are likely a herpes infection. Then you would antiviral like Acyclovir or Valacyclovir. Now since it is less than 72 hours, it is better to get antiviral prescribed, which gives better result with early treatment. Herpes is usually painful to begin with or may get painful later. If there is single swollen area with clear pus demonstrable or there is drainage then it is a bacterial infection which would need antibiotics like Augmentin. This would be associated redness or tenderness. So, be it either ways, you will need medications. So get it prescribed after examination. ","Hello doctor, I have itchy bumps located on right breast with blisters filled with pus." -72224,Does masturbating after IVF embryo transfer affect the implantation?,"Hello, in my opinion you need to recheck specimen after absteinence of 3 days and then see the counts.In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain ","I have 15 million sperm count on March'11, but 2days earlier it becomes only 2 million. I am taking some drugs which help to increase sperm count as well as motility. But this abrupt change shocked me and I want to know that Is it possible or not? If yes, then what should I do for the next time???" -12067,What are the causes of radiating pain in the first metatarsal?,"Hi. It will be better if your age, other conditions, profession, recreation, alcohol intake and dietary pattern are known. The causes can be divided into two major groups. ","Hi doctor, What are the causes of pain in the first metatarsal that radiate to the entire forefoot?" -13248,Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?,"Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?" -148208,Suggest cause for low platelet count,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have deep vein thrombosis with pulmonary embolism. Don't wait. You should take urgent treatment to dissolve blood clots. So consult your physician and take treatment as soon as possible.Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer you again. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",My husband has a blood clot in both legs. We don t know why he got them. No surgeries or anything like that. He can t sleep and he can t breath very well at all. He goes up the stairs and its very hard for him to breath. His legs and feet are very swollen and now his tummy is swelling. He now also has pain when he pee s and his urine is kind of brownish. Can you help us. We have gone to the hospital and that s where they found the blood clots but now I m really getting worried that he has something else more serious. Help! -62043,Is shingles transmitted from one person to another?,"Hello And thanks for sharing your concern with us.High fever , shaking chills and sweating are hallmark feature of malaria and your present complaints are not suggestive of malaria . But if Malaria is on rise in your area then you can check for it . Your symptoms are suggestive of viral upper respiratory infection which is self limiting in 7 to 10 days . You should take only paracetamol for fever . Gargle with warm salt water . Take proper rest .If condition does not improve in 7 days or you feel more worse then consult your PCP and get blood test done .Best Regards,DR.S.TOMARBest Regards,DR.S.TOMAR ","Hello Dr. from past 3-4 days was having severe headache,body pain,cough&cold & minor fever. i thought it was due to cough & cold so i took D COLD TOTAL but without seeing chance of recovery i took Calpol & Disprine without consulting Dr but my body is still in fever from inside ......... my mom says i may have chance of having Malaria because fever is not going down... will you suggest me what to do?" -49405,"What causes palpitations, fatigue and confusion?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical query I understand your concern & I would like to tell you that echocardiography is generally performed in your relaxed but in stress test your heart is induced with a chemical to check how does that performs in exerting or high physical activity state. Now, if your stress test is positive for inducible ischemia then you should go for further evaluation to avoid any unpleasant cardiac episode. So, it's recommended for you to consult a cardiologist and get an Angiography done to evaluate CAD. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap ",I have had three chemical stress tests done over about 6 years all have came back abnormal.All being after the chemicals wore off.It shows the problem in the right front area of the heart.But an Echocardiogram was done and was ok.So is something wrong or not? -56335,What cause the heart rate to increase?,"Hi,Such heart failure patients are treated with diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, there can be a need for digoxin or other medications as well. The doses are corrected based on heart rate, blood pressure and lab results.Hope this was helpfulWishing you good healthIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, ",88 year old male-----top part of heart basically not functioning----causing bottom part of heart to work hard----conjestive heart failure diagnosed few weeks ago----heart has extra beats----------has parkinson's disease------would you recommend any procedure -12867,"Can stress, weight loss or dehydration cause an increase in alkaline phosphatase level?","Hello. Since this question was posted under diabetology, I am wondering if you have any endocrine issues. The question asked here is about gastroenterology. The liver tests would be concerning for a liver process like gallstone if the enzymes were not coming back down or if you had pain in your right abdomen. Any fever? Dehydration can sometimes cause the numbers to be slightly up. It is important to have a follow up with your GP. You can also run the query through a gastroenterologist on icliniq. ","Hello doctor,I am 36 years old, male, 6'1"", 265 lbs. I have a question about total bilirubin. I had it checked four weeks ago and it was at .41 mg/dl and one month later it jumped to .82 mg/dl. My alkaline phosphatase is at 1.173 ukat/l and four weeks ago was at 1.003 ukat/l. The doctor was not concerned by this but the highest I have seen it was three years ago when it was at .53 (total bilirubin).However, during the last month, I went from 282 lbs to 265. I have been extremely stressed out about it. Health problems and my anxiety are high. I barely slept the night before the tests and am possibly dehydrated. Could these factors have contributed to the increase? I am concerned about bile duct obstruction." -34193,Am i pregnant or not as i got very faint positive pregnancy test?,"Hello, and I hope I can help you today.If you have not yet missed your period, even if you are pregnant, the line will appear very faint on the pregnancy test as your hormone levels are extremely low at this time in pregnancy. So there is no reason to assume that the test was wrong as the greatest likelihood is that you are actually pregnant.However, women can have a situation where they have a positive pregnancy test and then get their normal period on time. This is known as a chemical pregnancy and is caused by the situation where the egg is fertilized but never implants into the uterus and continues to grow. So I encourage patients in general to try to avoid performing pregnancy test before they actually miss their period, as even though you have a positive pregnancy test this early, it does not guarantee that the pregnancy is going to take. If your cycle is late, there is no reason to assume that there is any problem with the pregnancy.If you do retest after you miss your period and the line is still very weekly positive, it may be reasonable to see a physician and get a blood test for the level of your pregnancy hormone. Pregnancy hormone levels are supposed to double every 48 hours so by the time you miss your period the levels should be significantly high enough to produce a clear double line on the pregnancy test especially if you perform it with your first morning urine as recommended. Low hormone levels in early pregnancy can indicate that the pregnancy is not developing properly or that it can be an ectopic or tubal pregnancy, which needs to be diagnosed and accurately managed by a physician.In the meantime however, I encourage you to stop drinking alcohol, eat a balanced diet, begin taking prenatal vitamins and get enough sleep as a greatest likelihood is that you are pregnant with a very early normal pregnancy.I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful.Best wishes and good luck with the pregnancy,Dr. Brown ","Hi, I have gotten 2 very faint positive prego tests. So faint you can hardly see it. I don t start my period for another 2 days and will test again. My areolas are darkening and getting bigger, and breasts are very very sore. More sore than how they get before I start. I have a couple prego signs but nothing major yet. What do you think?" -31880,Are the presence 2 pink lines in the pregnancy test a sign of pregnancy?,"Hello! Thank you for writing. Two pink lines means that you are pregnant, to be sure you can repeat the test again. Thank you. Best regards. ",HELLO DR. i want to know i m pregnent or not my last month my date was come on 25 July and today i done the test of prega news and result was 2 pink lines appear but one is dark pink line and another is light pink line is appear what is result m i pregnent or not. -212110,How can bleeding from the gums be treated?,Hi..Thanks for the query..Well it looks like there is a secondary decay due to poor fitting crown leading to Infection between the tooth and the crown..Antibiotics will reduce Infection bit is not helpful in immediate reduction of pain and for this you need to take painkillers..So better consult an Emergency room and get evaluated.They can surely give you higher antibiotics like Augmentin and along with it painkillers like Ibuprofen or Naproxen..If pain is severe Ketorolac or Tramadol can be advised..Hope this helps..Regards. ,I went to hospital 6 days ago for back tooth ache. Tooth had cap put on years ago and started to decay. I didn t know until the pain I felt sat. Penicillin doesn t seem to be working bc it s still throbbing in pain. Have an appt Monday. Dr closed today. Was going to ask for stronger antibiotic. Can I take Amox or methyl prednisone -231248,What causes fluid discharge from penis during night?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, it won't go a way with its own.The increase in weight is because of the increase muscle mass caused due to testosterone.When you take the steroid it causes anabolic effect on the body. This causes more protein storage in the body. This causes resultant increase in muscle mass.Until you take the steroid your muscle mass increases. Once you withdraw it, it will gradually decreases thereafter.If you are not professional body builder than I advice you should not take such steroid it can cause harm to us in long ago period.Instead you can maintain good body structure rather than increase muscle mass.This will help you maintain good health in future.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","Hi- I received a testosterone pellet at the beginning of this past Feb and have gained 10lbs since! Is this normal, will it go away, what can I do? I was under the impression I would gain lean muscle and lose weight? Does this take a few rounds to normalize? I am a female." -18404,How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?,"Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance." -94899,What causes lump in the right side of the throat?,"Hi,Thanks for your query to HCM virtual clinic.I reveiwed your query in full details and understood your health concerns.I would suggest you FNAC biopsy -as it worries you.You need to consult a Surgeon urgtly.This reply would help you to plan treatment with your ER doctor at earliest.Treatment-would be as per the caue of the lump and Surgeon would treat it accordingly.Welcome for any further query to Me at my virtual HCM Clinic.Wishing you early recovery.Hit Thanks if this reply is helpful to you.With Regards. ","Hello,I am a 20 year old caucasian man, a few weeks ago I discovered a small lump in center of my chest, about the size of a small pill. It is in the skin, and moves with it, I can even hold it between my fingers. Could this be anything to worry about?" -5429,What are the ways to manage snoring?,"Hi. Snoring can be a serious concern to the sufferer as well as the spouse or partner due to the disturbance. It causes a lot of agony and affects one's mental peace. Snoring is due to some obstruction in the upper pathways of breathing, the upper respiratory tract. The levels can be: 1. Nose : nasal polyp, deviated nasal septum. 2. Nasopharynx : nasopharyngeal growth, cyst, mass. 3. Oropharynx : thick tongue, tonsillar enlargement, thick palate. 4. Lower down : lingual tonsils. The mode of treatment for snoring depends on the level of obstruction. Also, snoring without obstructive sleep apnea is a harmless condition except for the disturbance it causes. Obstructive sleep apnea on the other hand causes changes in the circulatory system and causes increased effort by the heart to pump blood. It can result in hypertension and can be aggravated by lifestyle diseases also. It is important to find out if you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. We need more details as to your quality of sleep, disturbances, lifestyle, occupation, body weight, habits, etc., to arrive at a more decisive diagnosis and give you the right advice. Mode of treatment include medical, surgical measures. A machine called C-pap is very effective to remove the obstruction. Various lifestyle modifications and dietary changes are also necessary in the management of snoring. ","Hi doctor, I am suffering from snoring since last five years. Please help." -83941,What does the elevated liver enzymes and low white cell count indicate?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.This hemangioma is very small and this cant be related to your symptoms and generally hemangiomas should not be treated if smaller than 10cm. Other findings and symptoms are concerning and there is obviously liver damage which should be evaluated. it may be viral hepatitis or fatty liver disease, you need to do ultrasound and check viral markers for a start. then further therapy can be planned. Polyps in bowel may have caused abdominal discomfort and digestion issue, you should repeat colonoscopy to evaluate if this has grown in meantime.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. ",i have 2 small haemangiomas in the liver found on ultrasound around 11=14mm in size. have had raised ggt and alt recently and presented because of abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness and changed bowel habits receently over last 2 months. 2 yrs ago had similar sysmptoms that went away upon removal of a 2.5 cm bowel polyp. this time no polyps found in bowel. i am 44 female otherwise feel well. -232953,What are the side effects of masturbation?,"Hello dear,The size of penis is genetically determined and it does not increase after a certain limit.But one thing should be known that the size of penis does not determine the potency of an individual.So, stop worrying about this. Also do not get influenced by any over the counter medication which claim to increase the size of penis or improve performance...it may be harmful.Having a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey increase blood flow to penis & maintains erection.Avoid stress...practice meditation..this helps in improving concentration & builds up the confidence level.Avoid smoking & alcohol.You can also do oil massage of the penis...it increases blood flow & maintains the erection.Wishing you a Healthy Life.Take care. ",HI !!!!! I am 30 Years and my weight is 92 Kgs. I am married since last 6 years and have a son of 5 years. My penis size is 3.5-4 inches during the sex time whic is too small. Can you please advice me on medicines by which my penis can grow upto 6 inches in the next 2 months. -217624,Is drooling and swollen cheeks common during molar teeth growth in infants?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, some times the dexorange syrup can cause temporary staining of the teeth. nothing to worry about it. you complete the course of the syrup. the teeth can be cleaned and the stains can be removed. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ","hello doctor, have been taking dexorange syrup for last 15 days them i noticed black color deposits on my lower teeth. when consulted a dentist he asked me if am on mediccation and asked me to stop taking dexorange without doctor's advice. please do let me know if there a problem here.." -209419,What can cause extreme tiredness?,"Hi...I appreciate your observational capability in saying that - It was a straight piece with no knot. I suggest you try to see if the gaping is closed or open when your son is sleeping or if he is cooperative now itself. If it is gaping, I suggest you to go to the dental surgeon again. if not be rest assured as there bleeding also has arrested already.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","My 7 yr old son hit his mouth this morning, lost a tooth and split his lip (inside of upper lip). The tooth was checked by dentist, it s fine it was a baby tooth and all came out. His pediatrician put a single stitch in his top lip where the gash was gaping on the inside of the mouth. This was at 3pm today. At dinner 7pm my son had soft meal and ate slowly. He pulled something off his tongue and it was a piece of stitch. It was a straight piece with no knot. Could the stitch have come untied? There is no bleeding now and I don t know if I should bring him to an oral surgeon." -127799,How long does a broken wrist take time to heal?,"welcome to hcm, after a head injury treatment will start from first maintaining his airway, breathing and circulation. the head ache after injury is duue to the increase in csf pressure so the next step will focus on maintaining the cerebrospinal fluid (csf) pressure. so we use mannitol, and hypertonic saline is used. these reduce the csf pressure. while doing these things your father might have been investigated with ct brain which will tell you whether he has intracranial hemorrhages. in your follow up please tell us and upload his ct results which will be of more use in treatment plan. ","hi sirs,my father had met with an accident 1 month ago. the head was hurt. we got treatment from deep hosp. ludh. but no improvement at all. he is speakin but mund is upset. memory is half lost. we hv referred to come to ur hosp. plz advise us.thanksmanjit, distt-moga" -32303,"Could mild cramps, back ache, gas and frequent urination indicate pregnancy?","Hi.These symptoms cannot be directly indicative of conception, and it would be best to use a home urine pregnancy test, in case your period is delayed, using an early morning urine sample, at least twice or thrice with a 2-3 day gap each time.Best wishes. ","Hi, I wanted to know if there was a possibility if I could be pregnant. The first day of my last period was June 2, 2011, so I believe I ovulated on June 18, 2011. I had sex that day and we used the ""pull out method"". As of about Friday, I have been feeling mild cramping, back aches, abnormal gas, and slight headaches. Also, I have been urinating more often than normal." -47674,"Are shoulder pain, dizziness and shaky hands symptoms of heart problem?","Hello, I would like to tell you that generally, our heart rate gets slower during sleeping hours but it’s recommended for you to get an ECG and A Holter Analysis done just to monitor minimum heart rate or cardiac block, and consult a physician with reports for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist ","Hi, I am concerned with my heart rhythm when I am sleeping. My heart rate slows so much I have a hard time getting a pulse. It is definitely erratic and I am afraid it will stop beating altogether. Also, I have a mild headaches in the mornings when I get up and mild pain in my heart." -194084,Suggest medication for loose motions,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Please revert back to me with images so that I can guide you better.You can approach me at the following link.Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.Please find the link below -www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","My newborn was circumcised and on one of the stitches a black spot began to appear. At first it just seemed as one of the stitches but with time it began to grow. it is irregular. My baby is 5 months now and the spot stopped growing 2 months ago. also, the stitch close to it hasn t been reabsorbed." -168184,Suggest treatment for chronic headache and numbness in the ankle,"Yes it can be treated by Ayurveda very well. You should take classical Ayurveda medicine Triphala guggul 2 bid and Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp (or Haridra capsules) 2 bid. The viral disease will be cured well. If rashes still appear, apply turmeric paste in water over it.Pear juice should be used. Avoid heat. H.zoster will be cleared well.Hope it hps you. ","HI I had about a three inch break out of shingles. It mostly itched and was not painful. However, right before the breakout I had severe pain in my knee, and other leg joints. The shingles rash has almost gone away but I am still having pain in my joints. Could they be related? Thank you" -167950,Suggest treatment for severe arm pain,"This swelling and pain will go with time. Your doctor knew that it would be like that. But at one point of time you have to try moving normal. While lying down, raise your legs by putting some pillows below them. For pain, any suitable anti inflammatory 1 SOS will suffice but please do not make a habit to pop up tabs every time.To my own patients who often phone me from Ortho wards, I recommend them to take Turmeric powder 1/2 to 1 tsp in warm milk or warm water daily nonce or twice. It doesn't need permission of doctor because it is eatable food item (spice). Its natural anti inflammatory, analgesic and bacteriostatic herb. It does not interact with other medicines. Safe, no side effects.Hope this is sufficient to aware you. It will help you definitely. ","I had a rod placed in my leg on April 30 after breaking my fibula. My leg was improving at my 8 wk check up, my Dr telling me to wean off of my crutches. I unexpectedly had to move, and packed for the two weeks prior I now have an increasing amount of pain and pocket of swelling around the break. Can you advise me?" -92985,Suggest treatment for a painful lump below the rib cage,"Hi,Dear,Welcome with your query to HCM.Studied your query in full depth of its details.Reviewed it in context of your health concerns.Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-IBS with Left side painful lump?Treatment-Get the Contrast CT and Colonscopy- to fix the cause of the Sigmoid and left Colonic painful lump.Excision Biopsy of the polyp/ growth would be needed to confirm the diagnosis.Treatment-- by Antibiotics+Tab Meftal Spas+Lacobacillus(Sporolac) -Probiotic Capsules+Tab Zincovit would help to take care of the IBS.-If need be Surgical Assessment and needful treatment according to the cause would be planned by the treating Surgeon / or GI Surgeon or Endoscopist.Assessment of similar lump with other causes would be needed with help of Second Opinion from Surgeon and Physician.Hope that ,This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors.Best of Luck and early recovery.Welcome any further query in this regard,which would be replied in next session.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical Specialist ","I have a large mass on my left side abdomen. Went to the hospital and they ran a CT Scan. All organs are fine. However, lump is causing me great pain and hard to breathe. Have the mass for a year. Diagnosis at hospital = muscle strain = gave Vicadin and Flexeral. Still in pain, Mass is still there and I still cannot breathe. I am prone to tumors. Should I seek another hospital?" -163528,What are the symptoms of a groin muscle pull?,"Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.there seems to be some swelling,fluid accumulation around soft tissue of knee causing indent.get an xray or mri done to find out whats wrong.You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about, as long as i am there to help you.     I hope your question has been answered.If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Take care,God bless. ",What causes my kneecaps to be dented and bumpy to touch. I also have pain on the backside of my knees. It hurts to walk down stairs I feel like my knees are going to give way. I can t kneel down without help getting up last but not least is the grinding and cracking I my knees. I have never had a injury to either knees. Thank you -158456,Does peripheral neuropathy cause tingling sensation in the leg?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The pain in thumbs accompained by weakness might be related to the thumb joint or to the tendons and ligaments surrounding the joint problems.The thumb joint is commonly overused and this often leads to arthritis of the joint, or an inflammation of the tendons around the joint, that causes pain. The pain might also be related to carpal tunnel syndrome, that is a very common cause of sharp stabbing pain in the base of the thumbs , weakness and numbness, and occurs when your median nerve gets compressed at the wrist .In my opinion you should consult a doctor for a physical examination, to put the right diagnosis.Meanwhile you can use antinflammatory drug for pain and inflammation relief, Naproxen 500 mg daily.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I’ve been experiencing sharp stabbing pain in the base of my thumbs for the last 3-4 weeks. My thumbs both seem extremely weak, esp when gripping or picking something up. Over the last few days I’ve moticed aching from my elbows down to my wrists as well." -202251,Can cold and vomiting phlegm be signs of asthma?,"Hi, green stools are normal in a child of 5 months age. Child may sometimes pass yellow or golden stools which are also normal. I think you need not worry about this. I hope this has helped you. Regards - Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics ","Hi, My 5.5 months old daughter is having green stool which smells foul for 2 weeks now.However there is no forth and she poops once or twice in a day.I've started her on cerelac twice a day since 2 weeks now.Rest she is on breast feed.She looks active and nirmal otherwise.Please suggest" -173077,What is the reason for lumbar puncture?,"Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!His symptoms could be related to sciatica pain or an irradiating nerve pain, probably caused by a bulging disc in the lumbar region. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing a lumbar spine CT scan. Meanwhile, I recommend having bed rest and taking painkillers. It is important to avoid weight lifting and prolonged standing or sitting position which may trigger the situation. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes! ","my husband get a very sharp pain in the top half of his leg with numbness and ice cold feeling ,with serious pain that he can only describe as a knife being pulled through his leg .this will occur whenever he is standind for more than half an hour .it also is now making his lower back go into a spasm ," -85638,What causes elevated liver enzyme levels?,"Thank you for posting your query.increase in the level of liver enzymes reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as ""Hepatitis"".You need to test for HepB & C serology as well as Lipid ""Profile"" too.if all causes of hepatitis are ruled out , then- abstinence from ""Alcohol and drugs"" - LOW or fat free diet should be followed- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports). - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day-recheck liver enzymes after 2 to 4 weeks.wish you good health.further queries are welcomed.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","Sir, I am due for my promotion med exam in next fortnight and am worried about my SGOT & SGPT COUNT I am using SORBILINE syp, ESSENTIAL L caps, tabs Viboliv 500mg, Aloe Vera Juice & last 4 days am on a juice fast could you suggest something that could get my test results within tolerable limits as to my mind they should not be very high from normal. Lalit" -158411,Can Medrol and Cortisone be taken together for sciatica?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes it will probably result from muscle tear and bruising.It will slowly regress over a period of months and it may resolve completely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I fell down stairs 6 weeks ago very hard and landed on my left butt cheek. Initially, I had an 8 inch bruise across my butt. 6 weeks later and the bruise is gone but I am left with a “dent” in my buttcheek. It is very ugly and noticiable, will it ever go away?!" -89742,Suffering from 4th stage cirrhosis. Pain in liver area while running. Will this pain be permanent?,Hi dearWelcome to the platform of health care magicSlightly raised bilirubin does not indicate that you suffering with hepatitis.Some liver enzymes like SGPT etc should also have been raised to confirm liver damage.This slightly raise bilirubin could be because of some heavy exercises you are doing.You can continue doing exercises till your liver enzymes are with in normal limits.Hope your query is answered .Thankx ,I had a blood test and my bilirubin total was 2.1 I am 64 years old and in great shape and all other blood tests came out great. I do not have any symptoms of yellowing in my skin or my eyes. I am in the process of loosing some weight. I am 5-11 and right now weigh 198 and I want to get down to 185 but I was as high as 215 before I started to cur down. I exercise regularly and feel great. Do you have any suggestions? -237752,Suggest remedy for panic attacks and anxiety,Hello.You appear to have personality associated with short temperament and low frustration tolerance. This got exagerated in anxiety and depression specially after stressor like you have.You need to meet psychiatrist for help in form of assessment and treatment. Take care99doctor.com ,"I don t know what s wrong with me, i feel like i can t trust anyone, i always feel tired, and i can t stand being home. I get angry at the slightest things and i keep getting into trouble. I don t want to get into trouble. it just happens. i can t control myself. My boyfriend broke up with me and now i just feel hopeless. death would be so much easier than dealing with all of this stress. What s wrong with me?" -210578,"What causes stomach pain, acidity, acid reflux, painful and irregular bowel movements?","Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. By blackness do you mean a black circle around the eye, what is commonly called black eye? Let me mention that the tissue around the eyes is loose and does not contain much fat padding. As a result, in case of an injury to the forehead or any other area close by, when some amount of bleeding occurs, it gets accumulated in the loose connective area surrounding the eyes. With time as the blood becomes degraded, the colour changes from red to brown, purple, bluish and blackish. This is what gives rise to a black eye. In a week or so, it resolves spontaneously without any treatment. So, you need not worry about that. Stay relaxed.Hope I could clarify your doubt. Feel free to revert back in case of any other further queries. ","HI, my child had and injury on his face the blackness spread to the eye. This was on May 2014, I took him to his pediatrician he had his eye check, x ray but he still has a black mark under his eye, the pediatrician says is allergy? I believe is something else it has been to long and the eye drops for the allergy has not reduce the mark." -228196,Suggest treatment for genital warts near anus,"HiThe maximal amount of medications that can be given has already been given to you and the next step would be operation called TURP. The main risks during operation are bleeding and infection and risk of giving spinal anaesthesia as for any other operation. After surgery again there is bleeding risk, risk of urine infections, risk of loosing erections in 10% of patients, formation of scar tissue in 1 in 10 patients requiring reoperation. 2 out of 10 patients may require another TURP operation in 10 years Overall the complication rates are low unless you have other medical problems that can increase risk of an anaesthetic. ",I have had a prostrate problem for over two years. My local hospital prescribed dutesturide and tamsulosin about two years ago and I do not think it has made much difference. I just believe that I am becoming accustomed to the problems and in the main control it myself. I consulted my doctor who has referred me back to the hospital where I am going to ask for the operation to get my normal flow back. They did previously say there is a risk in this. Can you tell me about the risks or is there a stronger medication that I can take in its stead to get me back to something like normal? My age is 70 and in most other areas am fit and well for my age.Thank you. -175366,Suggest remedy for numbness in arm caused by a compressed nerve,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of your daughter. As you mentioned she had 3 convulsions in the past and that has never happened before also this comes with the menstrual cycle and it is accepted for you to discuss the question you mentioned. Which will surely help to check if any particular reason is there as a cause of it. Also, you should have mentioned if the delivery was normal? as this will help more of it. A complete history of the family and your daughter from the confirmation of pregnancy till date will help provide the closed position for the diagnosis.also, kindly make your daughter perform some regular breathing exercise as this is helpful to regulate the normal physiological system. Also meditation is also advised for more deeper aspect.Including the regular physical exercise will help her metabolism to the optimum and the bodys immune system will also become stronger.with the grace of God I wish your daughter a good health ","My fourteen year old daughter has had three convulsive seizures in the last three months. This has never happened before. Her menstrual cycle is not regular and each seizure has occurred with the menstrual cycle during the early hours of the morning around 6:00 a.m. in her sleep. We have an appointment with neurologist. All three seizures share common circumstances. What things should I ask dr. about (iron deficiency, low blood sugar, hormonal imbalances?) I don t want to just accept a blanket diagnosis of epilepsy when there may be specific causes that could be remedied." -171780,How can sciatica be treated?,"Hello, Your question can be better answered by a neurologist who would do a complete neurological examination (both motor and sensory) examination of the affected to the arm. This will allow better localization of where these sensations are coming from and whether or not the diagnosis of TENNIS ELBOW is truly the ONLY diagnosis you have. If there is some other level of nerve entrapment going on that may be higher up in the cervical spine, etc. then, a simple antecubital release procedure MAY in fact, NOT fully resolve issues. Have you had either an EMG or a NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY? I would usually do these studies to identify potential tandem lesions so that I can be sure that the patient's surgery will truly be what is needed for full relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist ","I am due to go into hospital (this wednesday) for a tennis elbow release operation, however over the past month I have been getting additional burning pains shooting down the affected arm. is this normal for tennis elbow or is there further damage that the tennis elbow operaton will not resolve?" -205311,What to do if child is sleepless after taking medication for school phobia?,"Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Sweating and pallor within 24 hours of head injury suggests,there may concealed bleeding.Immediately take him to ER and get a CT brain to confirm or rule out head injury.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics ","My four year old fell off the couch and hit her head on the floor, which is basically a concrete slab with linoleum over it. She cried and we could instantly feel a bump, but she continued to play the rest of the evening, ate a good dinner, and watched a movie with us. That was approximately at 3pm. Now it is midnight and checking on her, she has sweated through her pajamas and looks somewhat paler. There is no sign of vomiting, but I'm still concerned and wondering if I should take her to the ER." -104174,What causes left chest pain with shortness of breath and arm tingling?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. At your age of 15 years, stress and anxiety are more likely to cause such symptoms.So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol. If you are improving with these then no need to worry. But if symptoms persistent even after doing all these then consult doctor and get done ecg to rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","I feel a constant pressure in my lower left side, and sometimes I'll get sharp spikes of pain in the left side of my chest/side. I also get warm flush sensations in both the areas mentioned above. I lose my breath VERY easily, and I'm only 15 years old and was in good shape until about 2 weeks ago, when this happened. My dad refuses to take me to a doctor, PLEASE help me" -159287,Can Atorvastatin cause joint pain?,Dear patient What is your age? is the tingling numbness in all fingers or lateral three fingers? If you are middle age and numbness in all fingers is there likely possibility is nerve compression at the level of cervical spine. If tingling numbness is only in lateral three fingers likely cause is carpel tunnel syndrome. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by 1.mri of the cervical spine 2. Nerve conduction studies of the involved limb. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area with report. ,I have had a tingling sensation in my right hand. Woke up with it and it was bad but stretched my arm some and it go better but hasn t gone away completely. I m wondering if it is a pinched nerve in my arm as my arm is a bit tender. Don t know what to do for a pinched nerve. -30342,Could elevated CPK value be related to malaria?,Hi. For further information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ,"Hi doctor, My father, who is 70 years old, was admitted in a hospital for severe weakness, high fever (105 degrees Fahrenheit), shivering and lack of appetite. Blood tests revealed that he had malaria (Vivax) and a platelet count of 44,000, which is below normal. But, there was no dengue or typhoid. He had also complained of slight pain near his heart area. It has been only for the past five days that is from the day of fever. Malaria treatment has been started already in the hospital. For heart, they did an ECG and echocardiography and the results were normal. His doctor said that my father's ECG graph was slightly different than the same 9 years back. Then, they tested for the cardiac enzyme marker CPK. Apparently, the CPK result should be in the hundreds, but it was in the thousands. So, they are suspecting a heart condition, although they are not sure about the condition. But, echocardiogram gave a normal heart without any blocks. They are thinking that at a later stage, they may do an angiogram. Could the elevated CPK value be related to the malaria attack or the treatment antibiotics for malaria? Could age (70 years) be an issue for high CPK level? Is an angiogram must now? Could the platelet count be an indication of heart problems as well as malaria? Are CPK and angiogram tests invasive? Can they be harmful at times? Do you like to state any other general point in the above case? I have no reports or any other data, so please respond on the basis of the above information. My father has two prior problems. Since a few years, he has prostatitis and slightly low blood pressure. Thank you." -232479,Why having body ache and headache after having protected sex with a sex worker?,HiI understand your concern .Masturbation is normal and physiological function of the body .It will not affect your health .It wont harm so do not worry.Itching in pubic area may be due to local infection.Wwash with warm water regularly.Medicines like antibiotic and anti fungal can help.Do not scratch it.If it is dry then apply moisturerizer over pubic and penile area.Do not wear tight and uncomfortable underwear .Still if you have a problem then consult dermatologist .Happy to help you further .Thank you . Get well soon . ,Hi...i have been masturbating regularly since puberty...5-6 times a day...i have less grown beard and my penis upon erection curves to the left... i also have itching problem in my penis and scrotum. My crotch remains dry and has developed scars. can u help me? -248099,What is the treatment for paining and swollen knee?,cannot really say without an exam. various possibilities (none of which would show on bloodwork) include a severe lumbar disk disease or severe circulatory problem. An imaging study such as an MRI would be helpful BUT frankly a simple exam can show if there is good blood flow and where the pain is coming from. ,"My father,87 years, in the past two weeks has been having severe leg pain in both legs. He has fallen three times, and is trying to get around with a cane now. He looks like his knees won t straighten when he stands, but no swelling. He had blood work done last week, but it was negative." -125860,"Right sided abdominal pain, backache, discomfort on sitting, appendicitis ruled out, normal ovary and uterus, cleared UTI. Cause of pain?","Hi. One of the most common cause of recurrent pain abdomen is G I infection , source of infection may be drinking water or contaminated food . Avoid taking any out side food and check your drinking water . HIGH W B C COUNT MAY BE INDICATIVE OF INFECTION ,AND IT WILL BE BEST TO CONSULT A GASTROENTEROLOGIST AND GET A CHECK UP AND INVESTIGATIONS TO BE DONE AS DECIDED AFTER CLINICAL EXAMINATION . swelling of abdomen can be explained if you have gained weight very much ,if not it may be due to some intra abdominal cause that can only be found on clinical examination and confirmed by test as required. hope your problem be soon over with specialist's advice and treatment . ",i have been in and out of hospital for 2 and half years with severe stomach pain and swelling of the stomach to three times its size i have been checked for crones diease as my white cells are always very very high and so is my cpr . the specialist can not find a reason but what they normally do is admin iv antibiotics for 5 days which settles is for a month or two then im back in hospital.the last 2 times i have had water infection but have been told this is happening to my stomach sweeling abnormally. do you have any ideas what this could be ? -150750,"What causes swelling,bruise and pain in the arm after donating blood?","Hello,Your symptoms seem to be related to muscle pain. I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplement daily. I recommend warm compresses for local application.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician ",When i extend my right arm I feel pain and burning along the inside of my bicep muscle area. I did gardening recently and it has hurt ever since. When I do nto extend my arm I do not feel the pain. It also hurts if i touch the area- inside upper arm. -106677,Suggest treatment for tuberculosis,Hi welcome to HCM....Here although chance less investigate your case with EKG ....to rule out cardiac cause if present ...Your auscultation should be done ...If suspicious than chest x ray done for rule out respi causes ...If no significant cause found than it could be from costochondritis or muscular pain....Take ibuprofen 200 mg for that ....for five days ....Warm compress applied ...Avoid strenous work....Heavy weight lifting avoided ...Take proper sleep posture .Take care Advise : physician consultation ,"Yesterday, out of nowhere, my right lung started bothering me. The pain is hard to describe, kind of a dull ache or a burning sensation. It's located on the right side, but high up in my chest and close to the sternum. I feel it when I take deep breaths, lie flat, or bend over. It's not excruciating, but more of an annoyance. I've experienced this before, but it went away on its own after a few days. I'm just wondering what the possible causes could be? I'm not even sure if it's lung related or cardiac? Could it be costochondritis?" -241733,What could be the cause of severe balance issues and blurred vision for years?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your problem this is absolute psychological condition and you do have some functional conditions and you are taking some medicine for this, so looking to this such symptoms are just possible and nothing to worry about this, this wont be harmful to you, hope this information helps you have good day. ","I am a bit of a daydreamer and get lost in thought once in a while. Now and then I get a feeling like I've done something wrong or that someone is mad at me, but I can't remember what it was about. I'll have to take a step back and go through the last hour or so to remember there was nothing and clear my head. I am currently taking a nonstimulant prescription for a.d.d. But I have only taken it for a few months and the feeling/thoughts have been around a lot longer. Should I talk to someone? Could this be part of or the beginning if another problem?" -162178,I feel pain in the hip area after doing split in the gym,its just a normal response to a puncture injury to a veinsometimes you would aslo note bruisingyes it feels sore but dont worry what you have is one of the expected effects of most intravenous procedures such as the one you had.itll go away in one to two weeks.its just phlebitis look for it :) ,Friday I donated plasma from my right arm. After they took the needle out I felt extreme pain it was hard for my to move my I know my arm was still for over an hour but now I get this weird sensation that goes through my right arm like it s a heart beat my whole shoulder will jump for a good 5 minutes then a burning sensation with form around the entry the needle was -198132,What are the painful sores in the mouth of a child?,Hi...by what you say I feel that it could be viral myositis or inflammation of the muscles in the which can occur after exertion or after viral infection or viral illness and fever.If it doesn't subside in another 24 hours or his urine output is going down then we need to consider viral hemorrhagic fever and I suggest you take him to the nearest emergency room.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"hello this is in regards to my 6 yr old son.We went to the water park all day Sat. for ten hrs. We ate there and it was very hot outside. We gave him as much liquids as we could. He woke up yesterday and he said his hands hurt. They were sensitive to the touch,little pink,some were kinda hard. He was tired through out the day and even took a nap which was not like him. We thought he was tired from Sat. Late last night he had a low fever. We gave him med for the fever and the pain in his hands. Today he woke up with a low fever but he didn t have it after that. His hands still hurt. So I took him to the doctor and she didn t know what it was. Do you happen to know what this is?" -206061,What causes a flappy lump under the tongue?,"Thank you for following up.Your daughter has infection of nose,ear,throat. I suggest:-nose and throat culture for flora and sensitivity to antibiotics-consult ENT doctor for differentiation adenoids, chronic tonsillitis, ethmoiditis Best regards Dr. Svetlana ","Hi, I Have a daughter of 3 yrs and 9 months of age and her weight is 19.5 kg.we have recently shifted from mumbai to bangalore but since we are in bangalore my daughter is not well , she has of n on cough, cold, nose blockage, and today she has pain in her left ear, she is on medicine for the last 2 months, kindly help." -213565,What causes constant swelling of roof of mouth?,"Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. If this spot on tongue is changing its pattern, then it means that it is a geographic tongue only, but if it is constantly situated on the same place then it can be a candidal infection also, so better that you should visit a good dentist and get it examined and treated. Hope it will help you. ","Hi, I have recently noticed a spot on my tounge where there are no taste buds or at least there is no apparence of them. there looks like there could be an infected taste bud in the middle of the red tastebud-less spot but i have had no discomfort. I thought it could be geographic tounge, but i have recently ate spicy foods and experienced no discomfort. However, I have also had unprotected oral sex recently, but no fluids were exchanged and it was extremly brief." -197892,Can Piriton syrup be given to a child for nasal congestion?,"Hi,For the constipation you can use Lactulose syrup. The reason of her big belly is abdominal distension caused by constipation. You should also note that constipation leads to loss of appetite.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hello good day to all of you there, my daughter is not feel well, last week she cant poo for 3 days and she cant eat very much, shes getting thin again, i guess coz i change her vitamins her tummy is quite big too, hope u give advise or solutions or any answer for this doctor, were from philippines.....tnx" -80754,What are the symptoms of kidney stones? Taking cranberry tablets. Other ways to prevent them?,"Hi,Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic!Blister on kidney is a common man term used in different conditions of kidney. We can comment on your issue more after the biopsy results are out. Cysts on kidney can sometimes be benign and may be that is the reason your doctor might have said not to worry. Causes for this can be genetic or even sometimes unknown. Physical examination is mandatory to assess this. You can contact us again after biopsy results are out. Let me know if you have have any clarifications. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows:http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057Wish you good health! ",My nephew has a blister on one of his kidneys. The doctor says it will go away on it's on but he is in a lot of pain. He has also been on dialysis for 4 days because of kidney failure. What is this blister and what could have caused it. They have also done a biopsy of the kidney and we should have the results of this by Thursday. -48673,What causes irregular heart beats?,"H, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to lisinopril, as this is not a common adverse effect related to this drug. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes: - complete blood count for anemia - PSA, Ca19.9 and CEA plasma levels - an abdominal ultrasound - a chest X-ray study - vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","Hello, I am 40, male, non-smoker, 6ft tall and weighing 194lbs. I ve been losing weight for the past 5 months. In March I went to my cardiologist to have my heart checked. Since then I am on Lisinopril 20mg to control my bloodpressure. All the tests were fine. At the time of my doctors visit I was weighing 230lbs. So I dropped around 36 pounds in 5 months. Is that normal? Also, it doesn t stop. I keep losing weight. I changed my diet a little bit, but nothing radical though. Less soft drinks and deep fried food, other than that I have decent lunch and dinner. I don t have any pain or loss of appetite. My bowel movement is normal and stool color is light-brown to brown. Could Lisinopril be the cause of my weight loss? Also, I have anxiety and get very nervous with the slidest pain. Could anxiety also be a cause? Your thoughts and comments are more than welcome. Many thanks Michael" -219222,"Got hit in jaw, hurts to swallow, pain. Is there something i should do for it?","Thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. You should not be so careless about the medications. You should just have checked it before taking it, be careful in the future.But at this time as it is amoxicillin, it will not be dangerous, still if you feel any symptoms of vomiting or nausea visit any GP.Hope it will help you. ",I just took amoxicillin for a wisdom tooth infection but I just realized that I might have taken one already about an hour ago. They are 500mg and I took two within about an hour. (my mom jsut handed me the pill and I didnt put two and two together.) Is this dangerous? -181063,Knocking noise in head. Due to MRI?,"Hi,Her symptoms are consistent with seizure phenomenon ( fits) ,she has to be put on antiepileptic drugs.This will prevent falls and hit to the veins (hemangioma)Avoid stress at school, and requires timely tiffins at school.Hope this will help you ","I have a student that may have hemangoma. Doctors are still running tests to determine a definite diagnosis. She has bulging enlarged veins in the forehead. She often has episodes that cause seizure like symptoms. She turns pail, has weak mobility, and then cries. After these episodes that last about 30 seconds, she sleeps. Doctors are concerned with a hit to the veins being fatal. What recommendations would you have for a school environment to keep this child safe." -236362,How can panic attacks and depression be treated apart from taking Xanax?,"I can understand that this might be distressing for you. All the things you mention, alcohol abuse, stroke, depression and head injuries can cause cognitive impairment like in your case memory loss. Firstly it is important to be compliant to treatment ( if you are on anti-hypertensives etc) to prevent further strokes which may worsen your symptoms. Keep an eye on your memory symptoms and if it gets worse, or longer term don't hesitate to visit your psychiatrist for an evaluation. ","How can I find the cause of my memory loss. I am a recovering alcoholic., and have many times of falling and hitting my head plus a severe concussion at 27 years. I am 76 now. Also had 2 mini strokes. Plus depression all my life since age three. I have short term memory loss. Please help me." -215710,Suggest treatment for gum bleeding,"Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.I would advice you to do betadine gargling or salt water gargling.Apply mucogel on the lesion and avoid spicy food .It will gradually reduce within a week or two.If still persisting ,consult the dentist. ",I had a wisdom tooth extracted about a month ago. About 4 days ago a blister emerged from the outside of my 2nd molar in front of the extraction site. It's painful but not unbearable. I have an appointment with my dentist in a week and I thought I could just ask him then. Should I seek attention earlier? -120979,Suggest treatment for umbilical hernia,"HI.The reasons for the symptoms you have mentioned can be :Heart attach- myocardiac infarctionPancreatitis Gastric ulcerI would advise you to first get the ECG done, if normal upper GI Endoscopy and ultrasonoraphy to start with. Rest of the investigations as advised by your Doctor on clinical examination. ",Hi i have been having constant pain in my upper abdomen radiating to my back as well as heartburn this has been for 36 hours straight i can barely sleep is how uncomfortable it is. I have tried tums and ranitidine they only made it worse pepto did help a little but back pain still present -169732,Suggest treatment for severe leg pain and diabetes,"Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, you are suffering from PIVD which simply means that, you have disc problem impinging on your cord, please do not repeat it again and again , as repeated episodes, will cause you to keep the disc herniated and would prevent its going back to space, Take some rest and than under guidance of a good physio start spinal muscle building exercises, so that this does not reoccur. Avoid lifting heavy wights, and stop your gym at present and only resule after your doctors advise.I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. ","Hey, I have a problem with my right leg and also my traps. So since november or december i was working out doing squats and leg press and i felt a shock in my left leg, i didnt think of much untill it went a bit numb. After that i told my wrestling coach and he sent me to see an osteo and they said it is a nerve pinch and said it is fine. I continued the rest of my wrestling season and didnt feel any shocks cause i didnt workout in the gym during the season that much. But now the season has finished and im back in the gym, when i squated today i felt a shock in my right leg and also i felt a little shock in my trap. The leg didnt really go numb but my trap sorta did.So now im super scared and wondering if this is something you guys have seen or know anything about." -121272,Suggest treatment for left abdominal pain,Hi!One must understand clearly that only numbness over the abdomen without any other problem is not due to any serious abdominal pathology.It might be due to some kind of anxiety disorder or a subtle manifestation of a depressive episode.Cut down your stress level by various relaxation techniques and your problem will vanish.Get well soon! ,"Hello, I have numbness in my upper left quadrant of my abdomen. It s just below the ribcage. I only experience it while sitting. It comes on, then goes in about 30 seconds. It feels like my foot falling asleep or something. It s been happening for about 2 weeks now." -217570,What causes canker sore between upper and lower teeth with fever?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the throbbing pain could be because of an erupting or an impacted tooth. consult a oral physician and take a radiograph of that tooth and confirm it. if i am your treating doctor i would have suggested you to take a course of antibiotics and analgesics. the tears in the could not related to the wisdom tooth, consult a opthalmologist. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ","Hello.During class,my left eye started to water and a little later, I felt pressure. I felt throbbing from my top, left wisdom tooth and started getting slight pressure on the side of my head and eye area.Is this all caused by the new wisdom tooth?The symptoms started all of a sudden for about 10 hours now" -222849,Suggest treatment for diabetic neuropathy,HiI understand your concern please care to mention your age beacsue its difficult to interpret without knowing your age and as u said type 2 diabetes being controlled with diet..may i know how long you have been diabetic...assuming without knowing your age and dieti think you might need vitamin supplements which may causing fatigue.I Hope it solves your querry.ThanksDr Varun ,"i am going to be blunt right to the point. i have no energy, basically dragging ass. my legs feel like anchors and tired a lot. blood sugar as of this morning was 109, just now pacific time was 118. type 2 diabetes being controlled with diet. do i need a vitamin like b or something? any help would be great please. retired firefighter, not as active as i used to be and am on blood psi meds." -67565,How can scabies be treated?,"Thanks for your query at HCM!I am Infectious Disease Specialist! I went through your query!Don't worry you are absolutely fine.RPR 1:8 titre or more is considered reactive.Yours is low dilution which is considered non-reactive.Relax. To be absolutely sure you need to take tests like VDRL, FTAbs or TPHA.Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query.Take care!Dr. Sheetal VermaInfectious Disease Specialist ","I contacted syphyllis 14 yrs ago.. Fit tested again 2 yrs. ago came back non reactive... Just had a rest again 3 weeks ago RPR shown 1-2.. Was I reinfected again? Waiting in another blood work taking... I no it always shows positive in blood work, but wen I tested 2 yrs. ago it was nonreactive...." -677,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -139146,Suggest treatment for back pain,Hello I have gone through your question and appreciate Your Concern. Back pain because of disc prolapse is very common. If pain is not severe and no weakness in lower limbs It will heal with Conservative management. Avoid bending forward and lifting heavy Weights. Hot fomentation thrice a day. Muscle relaxants and analgesics will help Local Analgesic gel for local application. Lie on flat hard bed. Bed rest till pain subsides. Muscle strengthening exercises will help you In long term. Thanks. U can write me back for any query. ,"My wife has spine problem , c5-c6 disc came out and presses the nerve from brain. As per some doctor due to it,she used to get radiating pain mainly in upper back, lower back, radiating along the ribs. She also gets nose blocked in night." -166918,Does scoliosis cause indent in the middle of ribs?,"hiapply hot packs and apply voveran gel or anti-inflammatory gel with gentle rubbing till it dries on skin. Use broad arm sling for a week and take advil tabs after meals for 3-5 days.It should subside, if doesn't show to an orthopedic doctor.Give arm rest as much possiblethanks ","I had blood drawn two days ago and the gal hit something that sent sharp pain on the top side of my arm diagonally toward my pinky finger. I immediately asked her to take it out, which she did. She said that she had hit a tendon. The pain still comes with different types of movement. It feels almost like an electrical shock. What can I do? And will it go away on it s own?" -59604,Does pain and swelling in the knuckle after removal of an infected nail require immediate medical attention?,"Hello, Getting the pneumonia vaccine reduces but doesn’t eliminate, your risk of getting pneumonia. There are things you can do instead of or in addition to the pneumonia vaccine. Healthy habits, which help to keep your immune system strong, may reduce your risk of getting pneumonia. Good hygiene also may help. Things you can do include: Avoid smoking. Wash your hands often in warm, soapy water. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when you can’t wash your hands. Avoid exposure to people who are ill whenever possible. Get enough rest. Eat a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, fibre, and lean protein. Keeping children and babies away from people who have colds or the flu may help reduce their risk. Also, make sure to keep little noses clean and dry, and teach your child to sneeze and cough into their elbow instead of their hand. This can help reduce the spread of germs to others. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician ","Hello, I have a question concerning walking pneumonia. My husband has it, and I am concerned about getting it. We have children also, and I certainly cannot afford to! He began antibiotics tonight, so what else should I do to ensure his recovery and that I do not contract this?" -188423,"Mole removed from back, tested negative for cancer but having continuous pain. Cause of pain?","Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.Well he will just check is there necesity for further radiation therapy.So you dont have to be worried about it. Oncologist is specialits in his field and he can determine more professsionaly how does this scar looks like and is there some another diagnostic method which should be done. Wish you good health. Regards ",I have had six weeks of radiation therapy beginning in august and on October 23 had surgery removing a grade 3 soft tissue sarcoma from the back of my thigh. My radiation doctor wants me to go to a follow up appointment. Can you tell me what the purpose of this follow up appointment is? I have already had my primary care doctor look at the scar and she said it looked good. -46668,"Have an itchy upper chest. Have red itchy under and down my upper arms. Red bumps seen, took Predisone. Do aqua aerobics. Suggestions?","Hi,Welcome to Healthcare Magic,As per your query you rashes and itching on feet,arms and legs from last 3 weeks.There can be multiple of the causes for the problem which can be diagnosed properly by close examination or by detailed history or picture of the problem. The most important part is to stop scratching as this leads to the cycle of Itch- scratch and Itch"" phenomenon which can further aggravate the situation.For the betterment kindly follow the below:- Do not scratch any skin lesion or even try to touch unnecessarily. This is the most important part in your treatment.-Apply over the counter calamine lotion 3-4 times a day.-You can do cold water compresses to reduce the intensity of itching.-stay away from hot and humid climate.-You can take oral anti histamine like loratadine or levocetrizine round the clock under medial advise.- You can apply Fluticasone or mometasone cream under dermatological guidance.Despite above measures if the things are not better then it is better to consult a dermatologist for the best guidance.Hope to have provided the helpful informations regarding your problem.With good health wishes""Dr Sanjay Kumar KanodiaMD (Dermatology & STD/Venereology) ","Hi doctor,I have a question about rashes and itching.The last 3 weeks i've been itching a lot on feet,arms and legs very badly,but I do not want go to a hospital cause I do not have heatlh insurance.My question is what product rather its cream,lotion,or ountment that I could use for stop ichting and breakout rashes on my skin?" -44235,"What causes recurring red rashes on the scalp, arms and chest?","Hi, You may be knowing that cold sore is also called herpes simplex. It mostly occurs on lips. It is a viral skin disease. It usually occurs when the person becomes immunologically deprived. So, take steps to improve the strength of the body...means immunity. You may be take a course of antiviral like acyclovir in proper dose under observation of dermatologist. And also apply acyclovir cream on the lesions.Hope this helps.Dr.Ilyas Patel,Dermatologist ","i had concerns with my body i normally get cold sores but i have one now and its kind of sore and i have a rash on my foot that oozes, and im constantly tired and i defecate a lot. And i felt like im not the same mentally then ill feel the same whats wrong?" -206566,What could cause viral throat infection with green colour inside throat in a child?,"Hello. I just read through your question.What you describe is very common in this age group. The mucous is typically swallowed and is ultimately seen in the bowel movements. If you notice the symptoms worsening over the next 3-4 days, or a fever develops, I recommend consulting with your doctor. ","Hello, We have a three year old daughter. She's had a persistent cough and congestion the last two days. This morning she woke up to go to the bathroom and said she had to go ""poo poo"". My wife took her in the bathroom and she had a clear, mucus discharge in her underwear. She complained of a little stomach pain afterwards. Her cough has triggered her to gag twice and vomit. She had a regular BM yesterday and no diarrhea. Could the mucus discharge be related to the coughing?" -180865,"Difficulty in concentration, forgetting things, difficulty in talking. What could be this? Treatment?","Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Since tou have disc herniation, paracentral extrusion with partial sequestration of disc and compressing the thecal sac and impinging right S1 traversing nerve root., the best management will be surgery. This may prevent you from permanent damage. For time being to relieve pain you can take analgesic, stretching exercises. If you leave it to progress then the chances of nerve compression and loss of few functions are there. So consult your doctor for examination and management. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care.RegardsDr. Lohit ","Hi, I was having pain in my mid-lower back and I have got MRI done. Following is highlighted in it : Small central disc herniation at L4-5 indenting the thecal see without any neural compression.A fairly large central/right paracentral extrusion with partial sequestration of disc at L5-S1 compressing the thecal sac and impinging right S1 traversing nerve root.Mild hypertrophy of ligamenta flava and facetal arthropathy at these levels. Can you please suggest how bad it is? is surgery is the only solution for this or i can take medicen / exercise for relief.how serious it is ?? Thanks in advance, AAAA" -227377,How to treat penile rash?,HiGREETINGS Testis can be of different size .If it is grossly small you need to consult an urologist .Scrotum skin will contract and relax according to the temperature. In cold weather it will shrink and in warm weather it hangs .So if it is uncomfortable consult the doctor.Hope my answer helps you. Regards ,"Hi, I am 24 years old. My problem is, I am having one big and one small pennis balls instead of two equal sizes and at morning when i woke up the skin around the balls is tight and after that it will become loose. Is there any problem,Y one of the pennis ball are un unequal size." -102100,How can an old Koch s scar in the right lung be treated?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lot of these fumes cause severe reaction in the airways similar to an asthmatic attack. These also cause swelling in the lining of airways which may take 4-6 weeks to subside. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"About a month ago I cleaned my walls with a Clorox cleaner with bleach, 2 rooms a day 9 rooms. I’ve been having chest pains, trouble breathing, and feel like someone has their hands around my throat squeezing, went to Urgent care last week got 8 days of steroids in a pill form and an inhaler. I don’t feel any better" -18375,Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?,"Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?" -172360,What causes hand tremors when under stress?,"Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Without xray or CT, fracture cannot be commented in skull region. The hematoma usually resolves in 4-8 weeks depending upon the side and location. You can take pain killer for few days for pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hello. I had a boat tubing accident 6 weeks ago with my sons head met my forehead. A large hematoma and severe bruising for me for 3-4 weeks including a concussion. I did not go to ER...no XRays. 6 weeks out hematoma smaller but still is penatrating and seems to hurt much more now....without CS or X-rays what are the sysmptoms of a fractured supraorbital and how long should I give the hematoma to dissolve? -252501,What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?,"Hi, I understand your concern. If your wife has a normal menstrual cycle ( with normal hormonal pattern & only tubes are damaged, You can think of IUI / Test tube baby .. using your wife's uterus... but... Sarrogation is the way left for you in case your wife is unable to conceive It's sort of renting some other lady's uterus for the fetal development . Here IUI using your semen would help. Please consult a fertility specialist for detailed advise. thanks. ",I HAVE NORMAL SPERM COUNT AND ITS VIABILTY IS NORMAL BUT MY WIFE HAS PROBLEM IN UTERUS.HER 7 KG. FIBROID WAS REMOVED IN A MAJOR OPERATION OF UTERUS IN 2007.AS PER DOCTORS REPORT MY WIFE IS UNABLE TO CONCEIVE.BUT I WANT MY OWN CHILD.PLEASE PROVIDE ME THE SOLUTION OF THIS PROBLEM. -234967,Can candid be used to cure the white layer causing irritation around groin?,Thank for your query.as a doctor I would not recommend doing that.it may cause retrograde infections to kidney and sometime rupture seminal vesicles too.may be lightheadedness is part of it .stop doing that .you can urinate normally .don't be scared .hope you take my advice.feel free to ask ,Hi I might just be paranoid but I tried something called injaculation and i heard other doctors advise against it but I ignored it. After I did it I felt light headed for a bit and I am scared to even urinate. Should I try letting that sperm out or am I just being paranoid and should never injaculate again? -230916,Could masturbation cause mild pain in left testicle with US showing mild swelling behind the testicle?,"Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.You can take sildenafile citrate tablet.This will give you a vascular engorgements on your shaft.Please get your heart examined before you take this drug. Because weak heart patient can be harmed by this drug.Do not take overdose of the drugs. I advice you should take it under your doctors guidance. You can also try watching porn movies before the sex. Foreplay is very important in good erection.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. ","Well, im having problems, my penis is constantly losing power, sex isn t the same anymore. its making me depressed im still young worry whats the problem. it won t stay hard long my girlfriend and I are concerned, can you help with your guidances, thank you." -17529,I have stomach pain below the breast on the left side. Please help.,"Hi. You are suffering from constipation. Because of it, you have stomach pain below the breast on the left side with difficulty in depositing waste. When there is constipation, the waste does not get clear entirely from the bowel. This results in bowel enlargement which puts pressure on the diaphragm on the left side causing pain. Once you treat constipation, you will have no pain. Getting fever in the early morning occur due to a recent viral infection, or it can happen due to change in climate. Sometimes, hormonal changes also cause a feeling of fevering. If it persists, you have to check your thyroid hormones. ","Hi doctor, I have stomach pain below the breast on the left side with difficulty in depositing waste. I also get a fever during the early morning. Please help." -98132,What causes lump in between hip and rib cage?,HiWelcome to hcmYou must be having recurrent skin infection. Also poSsible perianal infection. For this you should see a surgeon once. You should ckeck blood sugar level as in diabetis also recurrent infection can occure. If it is self limiting no need for surgical drainage. Also you should check HIV test.Regards. ,"Hi, I sometimes get one or two bumps at a time on my buttCHEEK. They are not painful, only if I sit on them. If I press on it, it feels hard. They don t pop/fluid doesn t come out, but it goes back down. Based on previous scars, they have all been in a straight line. This has been happening on/off for some months now." -75218,"According to semen analysis, go for IVF? What do the tests suggest?","Hi, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das You have a very bad obstetric history. It will be more appropriate for you to go for InVitro Fertilization. ","Hi, Dr. I am XXXXX. I am 3o years old & wants to conceive. I had an autistic male child which died of 5 years, 6 months earlier. I had 2 missed abortions in 6-7 weeks of pregnancy. In first missed abortion, there was no heartbeat & in the 2nd one there chromosome defect. right now i am having folic acid , multivitamins, bharglob (inj. 16.5)& ecosprin . Is it all enough for health pregnancy or i should have some other treatment." -56668,What does increased size of aortic valve mean?,dear patient diabetes mellitus is very dangerous disease.it is slow poision for patient if blood sugar is not controlled.it affects every organ of the body..though there is no direct relation between these clinical profiles but diabetes mellitus can cause and aggravate it ,"i was just dianosed as having osteoarthrosis,generalized, multiple sites. I just recently was in the hospitial with congestive heart failure. I also have type 2 diabetes. Is there any connection between these illness's? Thank you, Carolyn Whitmire YYYY@YYYY" -182819,Is there a treatment for my brother who forgets an event that just happened 1-2 hours back ?,"Hi,palla, this surgery is to be done by spine surgeon or neurosurgeon.Please get in touch with one who can help you.You need to take fast decision for this.Do not waste time.bye and all the best. ","my brother is 16years old and he has got a cut in spinalcord near neck,and his lower limbs are not responding.can u do a surgery for it" -26468,My brother's leukocyte count is persistently high. Is it something of concern?,Hello. For more information consult a hematologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist ,"Hi doctor, My brother was admitted to the hospital after he was diagnosed with dengue. However, there was concurrent evidence of severe leucocytosis (WBC >45,000 and neutrophils >70 %) and also few myelocytes and metamyelocytes. The USG of the abdomen area also revealed moderate hepatosplenomegaly. He also had an increased uric acid, SGPT, and LDH level. In the course of time, the leucocyte count was persistently high (>30,000) but with a gradually decreasing trend. The fever gradually subsided. Urine and blood C/S were negative. Yesterday's hematology report was: WBC count: 34,500. Differential Count: Neutrophil: 79 %, lymphocyte: 19 %, monocyte: 01 %, eosinophil: 01 %, basophil: 00 % and peripheral smear: neutrophilic leucocytosis, and few atypical lymphocytes present." -2977,Does fertilization occur immediately after egg release?,Hi. Ovulation test is not confirmatory for ovulation. It means LH (luteinizing hormones) hormones increased during the menstrual cycle. Fertilization can happen within 24 hours after ovulation. Once LH surge happens ovulation actually occurs after 36 hours of LH surge. Ovulation test comes positive when LH surge happens. So you should have sex after two or three days of positive ovulation test. It is the most likely time of ovulation. But it is not confirmatory. Ovulation does not always happens after LH surge. Ovulation test does not have a relation with fertilization. Fertilization may or may not occurs even after ovulation. ,"Hello doctor, Will fertilization occur immediately after an egg is released? And will the ovulation test show positive regardless of fertilization has occurred immediately? I had sex three days ago but the ovulation test still showed positive today. Please suggest." -239724,Suggest remedy for dementia with paranoid,"hi dear,there are many medication now a days available which has least side effects.for OCD you have two option one is medication and other is psychotherapy.but choice of individual is depend on your detailed history and examination.what kind of Obsession and compulsion you have?with medication and psychotherapy you get an excellent result then either.so consult psychiatrist and discuss with them your issues related to treatment and disease.and for choosing of branch you can choose any branch provided you should be alright.Thank you ",HEY DOC. I M TOO A MEDICAL GRADUATE SUFFERNG FRM OCD FRM LAST 12 YEARS. IT HAS INCREASED IN INTENSITY CURRENTLY . GNG 2 SEE DOC. BT WORRIED ABT BRANCH 2 COOSE FR PG. I DONT WANT 2 TAKE ALLOPATHIC MEDICATIONS AS I KNOW SIDE EFFECTS ESP. SEXUAL ONE. PLEASE SUGGEST SOME ADVICE -53384,Suggest treatment for hole in heart,"Hello,Coversyl is not known to cause this side effects. Still you can ask your doctor to change it to Amlodipine 5 or other medicine. Likely reason for this is vocal cord nodule and it usually occurs in those who needs to talk more like teachers. So get your vocal cord examined by ENT specialist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ",I have been given coversyl to lower my BP and have experienced a hoarse throat which appears to have no cause other than the introduction of this new drug.Is there a possibility that this is a side effet and will it damage my vocal cords?Lately teaching I have lost my voice mid-lecture. -64867,Suggest treatment for head congestion and chronic cough,HiThe symptoms you have mentioned indicate upper respiratory tract infection.I would like to treat this condition by the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.You can take Alphamox 500 mg which is a antibiotic.Thank you ,"Hi Dr. I am a 22 year old female. I have a sore throat, coughing and running a temperature for the last two days. When I brush my teeth , I found blood-stained sputum. My boyfriend have a bad cold and coughing. Now I found myself have stuffy nose as well. What kind of medicine should I take? Can I talk Alphamox 500 ?" -29258,Please share your opinion about my CBC report.,Hi. Please do attach the report of the CBC (complete blood count). I will be able to comment further once I see it. Revert with the report to a hematologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old male. I would like to get your opinion on my CBC report. Shall I attach my report?" -241905,Is it ok to take 200 mgs of vyvanse for ADD and depression?,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and it is better to know that you aware of the real situation that you are facing and this is good news that you will come out of this situation really soon, it would not be hard for you, just try to keep your stress level very low, brig back your confidence, start thinking positively, cheer up, hope this information helps you, take care and have good time. ",I been highly stress recently. And I know its bad however I never experienced these simptoms.after my last menstrual. I notice I was retaining more water than normal.my food intake and increase. Ive gained alot of weight. And most importanly I keep spotting every day -144042,"Have lower back pain, numbness in thigh, leg pain. MRI shows facet arthrosis. Meaning?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The symptoms that you have described are likely to be due to an irritable bowel. The pain in the back could be due to a bad posture, poor nutrition, stress or indigestion. You need to get yourself physically examined to find out the cause. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com ","Hi, I constantly have really bad back pain its the bottom of my back and also going up the right side. I like I was to vomit a lot and get a lot of headaches and for the past month and a half I've going to the bathroom a lot not urinating but passing stools. Everytime I eat I have to immeditley go to the bathroom to pass stools. Can you give me any help of what could be the matter?RegardsEmily" -255589,"Can mirena coil cause headaches,pain in uterus and need to wee?","HIWell come to HCMWhat the history is suggestive of the chances of conception is almost nil so taking a emergency is not advisable, by the way taking such hormone preparation is not good for health, hope this helps. ","Hi, I am 35 and my wife is 30. We have 2 kids. Today early morning at 1 am, I had an intercourse without protection with my wife. I did not cum but we both felt suddenly lubricated and we are in doubt if it was a considerable amount of pre-cum. We do not want any more kids. Should we take an emergency contraceptive? My wife's periods are due in 5 -6 days from today." -144099,"Suffer from back pain, shortness of breathe and lightheadedness. Kidney problems?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in the back that your son is having is likely to be a muscular pain. Taking the pain killers and muscle relaxants will help in reducing the pain. If the pain is persistent then a physical examination is recommended. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com ","Hi my 15 year old has been having pain around ribs ,back he says he feels pain even breathing .dr did x ray and blood work can't find anything .My son does excercise a lot and the day before he was lifting weighs .THis has been 5 days now he says pain to eat also do you think this could be a results from weights or what do you think we should do .thanks" -77181,Can kidney function normally after removing all the stones?,"Dear Patient,I suppose that you are feeling symptoms that may configure a typical colic pain.I would do a CT scan of the abdomen to clearly identify a stone, if it is still present. US may be aspecific and cannot explore the entire ureter tract. If CT scan is negative, consider to explore lumbar spine with XRay or MRI. ","Earlier this week I had lower back pain. Left flank. No blood in urine. Came on suddenly. Treated for kidney stone. Today, 3 days later, I have same pain on right side/flank. I also feel bloated and just overall uncomfortable in lower abdomen and lower back." -174053,Is it likely for concussion to last over a period of time?,"Hello, i read carefully your question.Hashimoto encephalopathy is an autoimmune disease which is associated with thyroiditis. Patients with this condition respond most of the times very well to the corthycosteroid therapy, and that's why the condition is also known as steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis. In the cases that the steroid therapy isn't successful, immunosuppressors are used like azathioprine, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide or even plasmapheresis or intravenous immunoglobulines. When taking azathioprine, like any other immunosuppressor , one must be very careful about the skin, because the risk of suffering from skin cancer is greater during this kind of treatmet. You have to use very high sunprotection (over 30 uv factors), avoid sunbathing especially the midday hours (11am-3pm). Also, even if you re getting good care of your skin you have to control frequently, every week) if there are chenges in your ski, and you have to report any skin lesion or new scars to your doctor and the dermatologist. I hope i've been of help. You can contact me again for further questions, i would be pleased to assist you. ",I have Hashimoto Encephalopathy of the brain and I am on 120 mg of prednisone each Sunday (which is push therapy.) but the nuerologist is thinking of redusing the prednisone and adding azathriprone . I was just wondering with the AZA drug would you be able to tan. I love the sun and live in Arkansas and was just wondering. I also have a colostomy bag (4 years now) permanent and also MS and also take phenebarbitol for a seizure disorder but have not had one in over 20 years. The nuero I have had heard on HE but had never met anyone that had it until he met me so does not know a lot about it so we are doing trial and error and we have a facebook page and he has me print things off when I see him every three months. I know that the prednisone is not good for me so was just thinking of something else to tell him. It will be 2 years this Sept since I have been on prednisone every week. -39582,Suggest treatment for itchy patches around neck and mouth,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that because of the cosmetic product, this is a hypersensitivity reaction you have developed and now this could be treated with ""Diphenhydramine lotion"" and no need to worry about this, it would come around soon, take care and have a nice day. ","after using Pond s White Beauty cream, i have developed patches around my mouth and around my neck. They first were reddish but later became dried up and causing so much itching. I had cleansed off the cream after applying with warm water. Please advise what to do with the patches around my neck and mouth." -67782,Suggest remedy for itchy lumps along jaw line and around neck with no help from antihistamines,"HIWell come to HCMbecause of the viral infection this could be possible, fever, headache and even the red spot, but this is nothing to worry because after the course of disease this would go away no problem if this remains there for some time but later or sooner this would come around, take care. ",hi..my son is 12 yrs old and has tiny red pin dots on his thighs. He had a fever on sun and mon and is okay now but now and then he says he would have a headache. I've been giving him ibuprofen and he said it helps. But today the tiny red dots showed up. -66249,What causes vaginal yeast infections during menstruation?,"welcome,consult your family doctor for physical examination,card method test is more reliable ,widal test may be false positive in viral fever,do not start medicine,just take paracetamol for pain & fever,for cough take anti allergic cough syrup,hot saline gargles,fresh fruits ,juices,take care.steam inhalation,cough pills lozenges, ","Hi, sir my daughter aged 18 yrs, was not feeling well for more than 1 week. she got fever but the temp didn't came more than 98. she got cough & also feeling tired & body pain 2 days before we done the blood test for typhoid the result came for widal test S. Typhi O - positive 1:320 dilution, S.Typhi H - Positive -1160 Dilution, S. Paratyphi AH - Negative, S. Paratyphi BH - Negative.The same day we done one more test Typhoid IgM Antibody - Card Test & the result is Negative.Sir, now we are confused, whether we want to start medicine for typhoid, pls give me your valuable advise." -152091,What does US showing lower rib asymmetrically more prominent mean?,"Hello, You have quoted the term ACL Tear. I want to put light on this so that you can have good understanding of that. The ACL is short form of Anterior cruciate ligament. This ligament binds thigh bone with leg bone at knee. It is strong ligament and prevents anterior displacement of leg bone in relation to thigh bone or in other words helps in getting stability at knee. In case of its rupture you will feel giving away feeling or unstable knee during walking / fast walking and during staring up or down. If you are not feeling instability at your knee then most probably you may not having ACL tear. If your symptoms line up with above description you should have a MRI scan to rule out your pathology. Very early stage tear can be managed conservatively while gross tear should be operated. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ","Hello Sir I think I have a ACL tear (ligament tear in the knee .. I just found out its name .. apparently ) for more than 6 months now My general physician advised me to do exercises and not stain the knee too much .. for some weeks .. to get this tear healed or something I did rest and exercise for 2-3 months, and when I felt that I could run a little and comfortably , I started going out for sports. In retrospect, it was a bad idea. I fell down a few times .. sometimes with excruciating pain , and would come back to my room cursing my knee. Then I again resumed playing few weeks down the line (how stupid!) But now, I think I am totally fed up and disappointed in myself, that I cannot play the easiest of sports without faling like a dud. I dont know what to do. Please help me" -42135,Suggest treatment for hair fall and premature greying of hair,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, grey hair is due to genetic in origin if this is early in age, and hair fall is ""Male Patron Baldness"" if you are male person (You have not mentioned your gender here ) for the hair fall you can use ""Minoxidil 5 %"" lotion, apply this on scalp at this would prevent the hair fall and new hair may likely to grow hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. ","I am experiencing severe hair fall for the last 3 years, but before that never have this problem. I am also having grey hair for the last 15 years and I used many multivitamins but they are of no use. Actually my hair started turning grey when I was 18 years old. I heard about Fo Ti some Chinese herb. Please, suggest me any good medicine. I can t pay you because I don t have any credit card." -106346,"What is the treatment for sore throat , sinus congestion and fever?","Hi welcome to the health care magic According to history anemia and cardiac cause seems first in mind as first impression, but they are not as per history No stress history present, so panic attack seems less likely Hence now do work up for respiratory problem by.. -Auscultation -Chest x ray -Spirometry If specific cause found than treated accordingly Avoid smoking if having habit Take care Consult physician or pulmonologoist for examination ","A 24 year old female c/o inability to take a deep breath, feeling somewhat short of breath with minimal exertion. Desaturates in office 99 to 84. No fever, not coughing, no wheezing,not anemic, not anxious,feels well otherwise, recent EKG, echocardiogram normal." -246551,What causes persistent stabbing pain in the pelvic area?,"Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ",I am having abdominal pain on my lower right side. It started kind of suddenly and has been getting worse the past couple of hours. It hurts when i press the area and coughing or sneezing make it hurt a lot more. It is a sharp stabbing pain. I haven t been feeling well and have been dizzy and nauseous and losing my appetite. I took my temperature and its a bit higher than normal. I never get fevers so its strange to me. I feel like it may be my appendix but I don t want to over react. Thank you. -179068,"Is painful, growing bump on top of head oozing pus alarming?","Hi I am Dr Mittal I will try to answer the questionPlease understand a picture would have been more informativeWhat happens is that the pus, usually yellow - green gradually dries up as the wound heals and the pus production subsides.The antibiotic would have helped the pus dry up. So there is a high possibility that the scab is due to the dried up pus. See, scab is basically a clot that uses up the surrounding cells and substances to form when it solidifies. So if there was pus, it may have got included in the clot and used the colour pigment to become yellow.I hope this helps you. Best of luck.I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) ","My son split his forehead open and had it medically superglued at ER. 1 week later, the glue didn t hold and infection was present. He started antibiotics to clear infection (this is day 8 of 10 day script) and the plastic surgon opted to let it heal on own. So now it s started to, but it s a yellowy scab starting...it this normal?" -220052,Dental check up showed dark spot on the roof of mouth. Sent biopsy for analysis. What could be wrong?,"Hi thereThanks for asking your queryMandibularis tori are abnormal bony protuberance in lingual aspect of oral cavity which hinders with speech,diet and overall life satisfaction,so people usually get tem removed either surgically or by laser which is an atraumatic ablation of toriTo remove it surgically you can consult any maxillofacial surgeon but for laser treatment i will prefer you to consult the one who has skills in laser dentistryTo search the one i will say you must go to you family dentist he/she will guide you and give you a better referral where this treatment should be doneThanks ","I am looking for a board certified oral surgeon for removal of two large mandibularis tori that are almost touching each other in the center of my mouth. I was looking for someone that uses the Er,Cr:YSGG laser. I am in Huntsville, AL and willing to travel to have the procedure performed. Hope you can help me to fine someone or give alternatives. Than you..Teresa" -183686,Can Cipro be used for Pseudomonas infection in the leg of an elderly?,Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. From what has been written by you I infer that the biopsy report states benign capillary Haemangioma. It is a benign tumor of the blood vessels. Since blood vessels are present everywhere so it can occur at any site. It is benign. Means it does not spread and cause grave danger to life. It just exerts its mass effect or since it is a blood vessel tumor made up of a network of capillaries it can bleed. Rest it will not require chemotherapy or radiotherapy since it is not malignant. Simple excision might provide complete cure. Hope that helps. ,Hello doctor. My father 72 years old has started losing weight in last 6 months. His ultrasound and CT scan was done which shows a mass lump of more than 17 cm and has been referred to oncologist. His various tests and needle biopsy was done. His AFP test is normal and his biopsy shows benign capillary hepogemina. His oncologist says it could be blood vessel tumor or some cancer other than HCC. He asked us to meet his surgical expert in next few days. We want to understand -144357,"Back pain after epidural during childbirth, headache, irritable. How can I naturally heal without blood patch?",Welcome to HCM. It seems you are quite disabled due to pain. Low back pain radiating to legs may be due to lumbar spine disc prolapse or spinal stenosis. I would suggest to consult a spine specialist and you may need to get Xrays and MRI of the spine. Thanks. ,I am having severe back pain . It has been progressively worse over the last year and now I cannot stand up for longer than 30 seconds before the pain begins. Within 1 minute the pain has extended from my lower back all the way down both legs to my feet . I can not stand up longer than one minute. What could be the problem? and what should I do? -40313,"What is the treatment for red,swollen,dry and itchy outlining of lips?","Hello. Thank you for writing to usI suggest a possibility of seborrheic dermatitis.Seborrheic dermatitis can present with red, scaly and itchy lesions at various sites including face.Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid responsive skin condition and responds remarkably well to them.I would suggest that you apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily for 2 weeks.Seborrheic dermatitis can recur therefore re-treatment may be required. However since topical steroids cannot be used for more than 2 to 4 weeks on face because of the risk side effects that they can cause like skin atrophy, acne etcTherefore for mild recurrences I would suggest a topical immunomodulator e.g pimecrolimus cream twice daily.If your seborrheic dermatitis recurs frequently topical immunomodulators can even be used for maintenance of improvement as they are devoid of steroid related side effects.Regards ","sir in around 4 months, the outlining of my lips is become red,swell,dry and itchy sometime. I thought that it is for weather change or reaction from cosmetics but its first time for doing this. I went to Dermotologist doctor he says and he diagnosis something the name is sebidectomy with sec..... i dont know about his diagnosis. but after taking medicine it become normal lips but when medicine it will be finished then the problem it will grow up. what to do pls. give some suggestions also." -217812,Why the injection sites around the tooth is white along with swollen gum?,"Hi.Thanks for posting your query.I have gone through your history.As you are sensitive to hot drinks and have a slight ache, your affected tooth might be in need for root canal therapy. No need to take antibiotics again. In case pain increases, you can change mediation and go with either Flozen AA 2 tabs in a day or Ketorol DT 2 tabs in a day.Consult a dentist for proper examination and treatment.Hope I helped you with your query. ","I have visited my dentist last week with a mild toothache. had x ray and a thorough check up could not find anything amiss. Now sensitive to hot drinks. I floss regularly, clean my teeth 2/3 times a day. Use sensitive tooth paste. Just finished a course of antibiotics, but still have a slight ache. I have visited chemist and have been given Nurofen Zavance. I have appt dentist in 2 weeks. Easter weekend so need advice what to do if pain increases. I have repeat dose of antibiotics for ceclor as I am alergic to amoxyl. I have mild high blood pressure and not sure if the nurofen is ok." -220466,"History of root canal. Have hard swelling, tenderness. Dangerous?","Hello there , Thanks for writing your query, According to your symptoms i suspect your palatal mucosa of hard and soft palate are inflammed , may be due to allergy to certain food stuffs , physical or chemical trauma , allergy to smoke etc. It may be caused due to several reasons like deficiency or certain vitamins especially vitamin B12 and vitamin C. Maintain good oral hygiene by practising regular mouth rinsing with lukewarm saline water or antiseptic mouthwash like betadine or chlorhexidine. start with multivitamin supplements for 7 to 10 days and vitamin C lozenges will help in resolving the problem. avoid alcohol , carbonated drinks , tobacco chewing and smoking as these may worsen the area affected. Apply oral antiseptic ,analgesic ointments like dentogel or mucogel topically over the affected area i hope this helps , take care. ","So every now and then my soft palate gets extremely itchy, and I have no clue why. I have been taking antiallergic but now thay have bacame ineffective, my hard palate appears white in color and soft palate reddish with transparent highly itchy bumps. It seems like to scratch my palate with my nails.My teeth and gums are healthy.I am allergic to smoke, less sleep and but they aren't related to the itchyness of my palate, because it'll happen randomly. It'll pop up in the middle of the night or just randomly in the day for a few hours n its been now for months. please need your advice.Does anyone have any clue what it could be??" -248049,Suggest treatment for pain in calf due to low blood pressure,"HiIt can be due to some soft tissue tenderness.Aggravated on sneezing due to raised intrathoracic pressure.Application of local pain relieving gels,with deep breathing exercises will help.All the best.Take carr ",My husband sneezed today and it felt like he broke his rib. He went to the er and they said it wasn t broken. When he moves certain ways he has a popping sensation that is really painful. It is located right below his breast. He is in a lot of pain please help!. Thanks! -137866,What causes fever along with backache and dizziness?,"Hello -While many times this is a musculoskeletal issue, one can have a ""pinched"" nerve in the lower back that can cause similar symptoms.If the pain persists for more than several weeks, your doctor would order further imaging tests for you. ","Hello, I have had back pain on my lower right side for the last 4 days or so. I think it is due to my mattress possibly being too firm however, it isn t old and I wouldn t think something like this would come on so sudden and with so much pain. My back is very stiff and any sudden movement triggers a painful spasm that stops me in my tracks for a moment or 2." -174181,"What causes pain in the hip, numbness in the foot and depression after a spinal fusion?","Hello!Welcome on HCM!I carefully read your question and would like to exaplain that your symptoms could be related to an inner ear disorer. Xet cr 12.5 can be helpful in such cases. But, if you do not feel relieved after a month on this medication, I would recommend consulting with an ENT specialist for a physical exam and labyrinthine tests, to exclude an inner ear disorder. Dimenhydrinate can also help in such cases. Hope to have been helpful!Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida ","i feel unstability on my head and body during walking and sometimes during sitting on chair and working on laptop and sometimes during movement of head is xet cr 12.5 is ok for me i feel jerk in ,my body while sleeping" -96265,What causes a lump on the tibia?,"Thanks for your question on HCM. Yes, possibility of skin infection is more likely in his case. It is red, painful, enlarging and on exposed part of body, so possibility of bacterial infection is more in his case. He needs antibiotics, painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Since all these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need doctor 's prescription for them. He may need surgical dressing too. So better to consult doctor and discuss all these. ",my boyfriends righy thumb on the top of it has around lump on top of it . the size of a nickel. it is red and hurts. there are no bite marks. he didnt bang it. he woke up with it 2 days ago. its getting bigger. and its red. could it be a staff infection? -121814,What causes pain in rib with gas in abdomen?,Hi.Thanks for your query.Your pain is there for 15 days and you have already gone through CT scan.Distended bladder can not cause pain in the right side of the abdomen. So you have to have a clinical diagnosis by examination by a Surgeon. This pain may be due to colitis and need a course of an antibiotic and metronidazole and antispasmodic medicines on prescription. ,Hi I have been suffering lower right abdom pain last 15days I went dr he said to take ct scan plain and iv contrast done same and the result was bladder partially distended and what it means and dr given antibiotic still I hv mild pain brief me wt to do nect -209857,What causes vomiting and creamy white pasty stool in an infant?,"Hi thank you for choosing healthcare magic. Your child is having adenoids which are causing obstructive symptoms. How is your child in mornings, is she hyperactive or excessive sleepy?, if so she is not getting enough sleep in night because of the obstruction and also she is having symptoms in night, so it's better you consult ENT specialist to look for the degree of obstruction. The adenoids grow till they are six years old and slowly regress, but as your child is having obstruction she is a candidate for adenoidectomy for which it's better you consult your ENT specialist.Hope this has been helpful to you, kindly feel free to contact again for any queries. Kindly rate the answer if so. Take care. Dr J Sravanthi, ","hello, My daughter is 2 years and 9 months. This year she has been suggested to many nasal infections which later revealed that her adenoids got bigger. the pediatrician recommended Nasonex spray every morning and Aerius syrup for allergies every night. I always seem to notice that she breathes through her mouth (i can hear her breathing when she is next to me), she drools (sometimes during the day but mostly at night) and her cough is still present. Add to that, I see her rubbing her eyes and she has puffy eyes especially in the morning (which proves that she does have allergies). How long should we undergo the treatment to feel the difference? Should we seek an ENT specialist for further investigations or just give it time since no complications are there? Thank God she is growing as she should, she eats well and plays also but some phoenics when she speaks are not very clear, and sometimes she stops in the middle of the word to breathe" -2544,Is it fine to have sex without bleeding?,Hello. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician ,"Hello, I am an 18 year old female who is currently sexually active. Last year, I had sex multiple times with only one person and everything was fine. Recently, I had sex with a my new partner. During intercourse I started to bleed. I went to see a doctor and she said it could be the result of getting my period. She also said that my vagina just looked irritated. The day after that there is no sign of blood. I was just wondering what is actually wrong with my body. I got tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia and both were normal. Is it fine to have sex without bleeding?" -115542,What are the side effects of Mensovit tablet?,"Hi,Moza MPS is unlikely to be associated with weight gain. Moza MPS (mosapride+dimethicone) is commonly used for the symptomatic relief of constipation, bloating, vomiting, heart burn, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, and gastritis. Its most common side effects are diarrhea, drowsiness, dryness in mouth, and stomach pain. It is usually given in the dose of 5 mg thrice a day however, it may be taken once daily. There is nothing to worry as it is not known to cause weight gain.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","Hi! I have been prescribed Moza mps for hiatus hernia and earlier I could not eat much dinner due to acidity , heart burn and vomiting. Can I take only 1 tablet a day since this is making me ravenous. are their any adverse side effects? will I put on weight?..don t want to. Gitaagarwal@ WWW.WWWW.WW" -117726,Can cramps be due to villous atrophy?,"Hi.Thanks for your query.Yes, you should be concerned as there is a bruise at a spot where you have pain in abdomen for the last 2 weeks and your white cell count is raised,. History of Appendectomy and removal of the gall bladder and ultrasonography later noted. The possible diagnosis is a development of cellulitis and / or an abscess at this site under the skin. I would advise you the following:Get a clinical evaluation and physical examination to see for the abscess development, If positive get operated as the pus has to be drained., Also get a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen ",hi... i have recently been in and out of the dr/er for a pain on my right abdemen (about 2 weeks ago)... this morning i noticed a quarter size bruise at the site where it's been hurting. I have done nothing to that area to get a bruise... i'm concerned. They threw out appendicitus and gall blatter but sonograms and bloodwork came out clear for that and all the test showed was high white blood count - gave me antibiotics as a trial run to see if pain went away. I'm still not 100% well... and with this i'm just a tad bit concerned... Should I be? -38850,What can I do to get rid of pimples that are there only on my forehead ?,Hello. Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Pimples on the forehead appear mostly around adolescence and are related to the hormonal changes taking place in your body around that time. The best is to wait and watch till you grow up to be an adult. Stop taking any hormonal tablets. Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,"sir, i have the pimples on my forehead only what should i have to do? please give me the reply" -2893,Does Progyluton contain correct level of hormones to treat POF?,"Hello. I just read your query and from the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you mentioned it is clear that you have premature ovarian failure and you have been prescribed the drug Progyluton as a hormone replacement therapy. You have mentioned that you experience some symptoms such as hot flashes and breast pain in spite of taking hormone replacement therapy and they get worse during the pill-free period. Well, the hot flashes are common in premature menopause as in your case and the breast pain occurs because of progesterone component in your Progyluton. It will decrease with time sometimes up to a year and a half. Your dose is right. All I suggest is that you need to take these pills to prevent other problems from occurring such as decrease in bone density, cardiac problems, endometrial problems so on and so forth and also to prevent overt symptoms of menopause. I hope this helps. ","Hi doctor, I have POF with FSH 101. I am taking Progyluton from three months but I still feel hot flashes and breast pain after starting brown tablets and these become worse in pill-free days. Am I taking right dose of hormones?" -195263,Why the baby s elbow is not moving for clavicle fracture?,"hi, sudden loss of awareness can occur in absence seizures. You should get the child examined by a pediatrician as soon as possible. Take care. ","Good morning sir my elder son age 7 year s. He is very healthy, class first student, his weight 23 kgs , lean. But problem is when his doing any thing like writing, talking and Woking etc.. suddenly stop that things after 5 secs his activ then doing that work. Per day 3 to 5 times is doing like that . What is this problem, which type of specialist we consult?" -38234,What should I consider exact time of ovulation ?,"hi welcome to HCM.during ovulation some people wil feel pain but that is not considered as confirmation of ovulation.after injection you need to wait for minimum 36hrs to get ovulation.to confirm ovulation many tests are available like measuring basal body temperature,by measuring LG surge,or by ultrasonography we can get to know ovulation. ",hi as consulated with my doctor my folical study says 21mm egg with endo thickness 8mm on 13th day.i took injection 5000 iu on the same day in the morning. i felt pain in the evening by 7 on the same day and also felt same pain next evening on 14th day. i dont understand when i ovulate what should i consider exact time of ovulation . immediately when pain occured or before or after -61146,What causes weakness in extremities in case of mononucleosis?,"Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-:1)Start treatment for tuberculous meningitis INH+RIF+PZA 2)Check ICP and add steroid3)management of Lentricular infarct should be with-Activan,Cerebyx,Cardene & Mannitol4)Control BP and ICP in ICU which is the key factor of patient management & recovery. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks, ","a young patient diagnosed TB meningitis and on ATT, referred to ophthal op for c/o diplopia.. on examination her vision is 6/9 in both eyes, restriction of abduction, dextroelevation ,dexrodepression mimicking lateral rectus palsy in right eye other movements are normal. diplopia is present in all gazes.. no ocular pain. MRI shows lenticular infarcts and lesions in cerebellum. no lesions related to orbit.. what could be the reason?" -131086,Is asthma related with bleeding of nose with fever ?,"Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. I would agree that when such skin lesions occur, topical corticosteroids such as clobetasol can provide relief. So I would agree with this treatment.2. To identify the allergy, I would suggest you to observe yourself regarding exposure.For example, as it occurs on feet and palms, is it related to particulr type of socks and gloves? etc.If you are able to find out any such association, you should avoid such exposure in future.3. When your skin is good and normal, I would suggest you to apply moisturizing lotion over all dry skin areas, which would improve your skin and reduce itching.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. ","33 MALE, 5.5', 65 KG.sir, I have skin problem. Doctor says it is allergy. I get rashes, ozing liquid, then it grows wider and wider in rounded form. when I use clobetasol it goes in 3 days. These are present on the back of palm and on the back of sole of feet, scalp. and dandruff type problem. from about 10 years if I use medicine it cures but after 3-4 months it comes back and severe in winter." -150558,What causes severe pain on the shoulder and breasts?,"Hi, Filaria is not curable but not treatable,means the damage done to the lymphatics and the swelling that is present is not reversible. Medicines can only kill the parasite present and prevent further exacerbation of the existing condition only. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ",Good morning Sir...I am so relieved after meeting Doctors like this..My mom has been suffering fro m Phylaria for the past 20 years.Her right leg is swollen up to knee.Feeling pain and often suffers from fever.Legs size has become heavy...kindly advise -111533,What is the cause of a spot in the lung?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Since you are having strong allergic history, possibility of bronchial asthma is high.Bronchial asthma is allergic disease , which causes bronchospasm and thus breathlessness.So we need to rule out asthma first. So consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of asthma. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of asthma is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and oral antihistamine and anti allergic drug. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. ","Lately, I am becoming allergic to almost everything. I would have rashes to every medications being prescribed to me by doctors. I am reacting to soaps, toothpaste, eye drops, clothes, gloves, a lot of foods. I am having shortness of breath, even if I am just watching TV, sitting , surfingthe internet, almost very thirty minutes, then will break after 10 mins, then short of breath again. Am I having an inflamed immune system ? Is there a cure for this? What should I do to get back to my previous health? This started 6 mos ago." -124712,"Painful stomach, light sensation, tiredness. What is going on?","Consider a hernia around your belly button as a possibility for your symptoms of tugging, pain etc. Does this supposed lump appear on standing up or straining and disappear on lying down. Hope your bowel and urine are regular and fine. Suggest you to see a GP and get yourself examined for seeing if an actual lump exists. ","For the past few days I have had a tugging sensation just below my belly button; it came on quite suddenly. At first it was very painful, it felt almost like I was being stabbed and I couldn't move without pain. It felt like something in my stomach was being stretched out, that was not meant to be. Now, a couple of days later, it still feels very uncomfortable, especially if I touch the area. All the information I can find online points towards either pregnancy or obesity, of which I am definitely neither. I don't want to go to the doctors if it's nothing, but I am worried about it. Also there does seem to be a lump when I press down, but that could have been there before and I have only just noticed because of the pain. Hope someone can help, thanks." -145607,Will diet changes help treat an enlarged spleen?,"Hi there,You have slight increase in indirect bilirubin. This can be due to excess destruction of RBCs. Please get a hemogram, LDH and reticulocyte count done. If all these are normal, then there is no need to worry.Hope I have answered your question,With regards,Dr. Girish Kamat ","Dear Sir, Hi, My Bilirubin reading is high, even though I have no symptoms of any thing and am perfectly healthy. Is there any reason for worry ? Total Bilirubin = 1.22 Direct Bilirubin = 0.33 Indirect Bilirubin = 0.89 SGOT = 42 SGPT = 37 Alkaline Phosphate = 112 Proteins: Serum Total Protein = 6.69 Serum Albumin = 3.89 Serum Globulin = 2.80 A/G Ratio = 1.39" -177819,Is it normal to have headache with cerebellar tonsils?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.Recurrent sub arachnoid cyst is not unheard of. Cysts can recur when only cyst aspirtation is done and this can cause further development of the cyst even in 6 years after aspiration. Presently the cyst area can be filled with an inert material like teflon and this prevents the cyst from growing again. Another treatment for such cysts is a cysto-peritoneal shunt may be require to definitively treat the cyst. This allows flow of cyst fluid from the cyst into the abdominal cavity, thereby relieving decompressing the cyst and relieving pressure on the surrounding structures ","Hello, im a 45 yr. old male who has already gone through a subarachnoid cyst removal in 2007. Recently I had a MRI done for them to tell me I have another one which is bigger. Are they known for coming back? and if I have this next surgery,do I need to be concerned with another one returning? Thank you" -120418,What causes pain in my lower abdomen?,Thanks for posting on HCM AbhishekI feel your symptoms are suggestive of some gastrointestinal infection - where you are getting stomach cramps with blood in stoolsBest will be to get stool sample checked for Campylobacter infection - where antibiotics are needed.Hope this helps ,"Hi Doctor, My name is Abhishek and I m 30 years. I have been living healthy life but since 2 days I feel pain in my stomach. Its not continuous but in some interval. Also, looks like there is some blood in my stool. At first it gave me feeling of upset stomach but looks like its something else. Please suggest. Thanks Abhishek" -203155,Suggest treatment for cough & pain in right arm,"It might be time to stop breastfeeding, since there is hardly any nutritional benefit from it. Secondly, why isomil? Why not open dairy milk like the one from Nestle, for example? Why milk, in fact? If he is already two, he doesn't really need milk, as he should be on a full diet. Good luck to you and Ben.Best wishes,Dr. Taher ",hi thr... my son is 2yrs old. name benjamin. he cant take any cow milk. but he s not lactose intolerance i guess. he juz cant take any protein.. so mim givng him isomil. isomil is causing him to hv flu wen he takes more than 4 times a day. is thr any substitute for it. im stil breastfeeding him too -205757,How to treat nose bumps in a 13 months old child?,"Hi please immediately get admitted for observation as he may bleed also, if severe thrombocytopenia persists and are also associated with rashes and petechiae means needs evaluation for the cause- INFECTION/IMMUNOLOGICALLY RELATED ","My child who is 4 years old is suffering from severe thrombocytopenia. Her platelet count is only 4. Red spots/rashed have developed in her skin on nect, below legs and tiny spots in whole body including ears, inside mouth. Please advise the treatment, food to increase platelet count" -132329,What is the treatment for asthmatic bronchial condition and severe cough?,"Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to a respiratory tract infection.Management involves:1. A course of antibiotics to eradicate the causative organism. As you are taking antibiotic, please complete the full course as advised by your Doctor.2. Asthalin & Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.4. Antihistamine & anti tussive preparations for symptomatic relief from cough.5. Steam inhalation & deep breathing exercises.6. Warm salt water gargle & voice rest7. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.8. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ","I have had a hollow cough, as well as a cough consisting of mucous. I am getting over a cold that has triggered my asthma. My Dr. prescribed an antibiotic. Through this I have lost my regular voice. It is now deep and husky cracking high pitches ocassionally. I try not to talk but whisper. I am concerned I will never regain my true voice. I am a singer, and take my vocal chords serious. What can I do to recover my loss. I also have asthma and heartburn. I just want my voice back. Can you help?" -175545,Suggest treatment for vertebral problem,"Hello and thanks for being on HCM.I have read your question and understand your concerns.Since you had the tilt table test done without a clear diagnosis of syncope, and there is also past history of significant brain injury, your fainting is probably caused by seizures.You need to consult a Neuologist and to have EEG video EEG to have a correct diagnosis.Hope you found the answer helpful.Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. ","My history is once in a while I experience an episode of passing out (fainting)whatever! I ve done it at home, while driving a boat, driving a car, at work, luckily I ve had people with me and nothing bad has happened besides once ending up at the bottom of the basement stairs. They last only maybe 30 sec, I ve had these since my basal skull fracture 35 years ago, they tell me I was unconscious for days, I have permanent hearing loss in one ear and high frequency issues! I ve seen many Dr s and have had tilt table test,heart tests you name it Ive had it done with no conclusion,my question is ,is there any documentation that this could be a epilepsy or seizure or syncopy brought on my a past skull fracture?" -91954,What does a lump in the prostate indicate?,"Hello,There are many reasons for lump in chest as sebaceous cyst, lipoma or else which usually does not show up in x-ray chest unless it is very large, where it can be shown up as shadowing effect of soft tissue.As per my clinical experience, this should not be a hurdle for employment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ",Hello I went for a pre-employment x-ray today at work the boss told me that the nurse needed to speak with me tomorrow. So I went on in to work my shift and began to worry. I have a small not not knot in the middle of my chest that is squishy and moves when touched. Could that be the reason the nurse wants to speak with me.? Would that show up on a chest x-ray? Just really nervous but I feel if it was really serious they would not have let me work. Please help and thank you! -77316,What does high concentration of urea and creatinine indicate?,"I am really sorry to hear this about your health status.. But I'm here to help you out. Don't worry, it's a treatable disease.. Hi and welcome to HCM.. I thank you for posting your query here.. I read your question completely and have understood it well.. I being a surgeon, we encounter so many such cases day in and day out.. Well, kidney stone disease is the most common urological disease.. But, luckily it's very well treated and cured.. Please note the following few facts, I will analyze all your concerns.. 1. You had kidney stones and were treated with medicines. Yes. Small calculus which can be passed out in urine. Say, 5 to 6mm are best treated conservatively. 2. Sonography or usg Normal.That's good, your follow up scan was normal. But sometimes what happens is, usg won't pick up all the stones. CT scan has to be done.. 3. You had Uti episode again.. And your major problem is chills and fever on and off.. Well, this is the most common presentation again.. Please do these following things. A. Get a urine culture, routine during the episode of fever without any delay.. This is very important.. B. Frequent Uti with history of stone disease points towards residual or new stones. Suggest, you to get a CT scan of KUB. Urinary system. This will help you find out the cause and treat accordingly.. Hope this helps you, in case you need further assistance, please let me know.. Take care and God bless you.. ","hi, I had kidney stone problem which was removed through medicines previously. i had my sonugraphy done in dec 2016 which clearly states normal reports excepts crystal of calcium oxalate & past history of uti.. on march 3 again i suffered from burning sensation in urine, n chills in urine for which i had blood test done n urinalysis. blood test include rbc n creatinine which came as normal. in my urine bacteria & pus cells were present. its almost a month, m much better but chills or little pain in urine is very little there. chills specially. pls help" -50713,What is the treatment for pericarditis?,madam ...your sugar was rising as a side effect of thalidone drug or drug you were taking for high BP ...but your BP if it is too high or more than 140/90 it should also be brought down .please visit ur local doctor he may prescribe another medicine for high BP which does not raised sugar .. ,good morning iam a woman 52 years of age i have a bit of high blood pressure and i noticed when i started to take a medicine called Disothiazide i started to notice my blood sugar began to go up a bit and in the morning fasting sometimes ll2 sometimes ll4 and today l22 i stopped it a week ago and i started my diet. it goes down after a meal and it will be normal after 4 hours so please doctor tell me what it is iam worried thankyou and god bless you... -133702,"What could cause coughing when drinking something hot or cold, inhaling cold air or on intake of dairy products?","Hi,From history it seems that you might be having chronic gastro-intestinal infection giving rise this problem.Go for one ofloxacilin, tinidazole combination medicine course for 3-5 days.Take light diet like curd, rice, buttermilk for few days.Avoid junk food.Ok and take care. ",How do I get rid of mucus at my rectum. It is clear but a nuisance. Find myself wiping or patting myself 8 or 9 times a day. Embarrassing when wearing dress clothes. Had this for a couple years. I never should have retired. I'm 66 yrs old at 167 lbs and normally fit -109137,Why do I suddenly suffer from severe chest pains or costochondritis?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.I can understand your concern. It seems that your mother was having heart and lung failure. She was on oxygen, this suggests lung failure. She was having edema in lower limbs, this suggest heart failure. And at the age of 87 years, heart and lung failure is having very poor prognosis. Chances of survival are very very less. In hospital, there is always a triage policy. This means priority given to those patients whose survival chances are more and who are young, so that their life expectancy can be increased. Honestly speaking, 87 years old, heart and lung failure patient is having least chances of survival. So no point in keeping that patient. It is beneficial for the society to give that bed to other young patient. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Thanks. ","I just wrote about my 87 year old mom given 2 shots of lasciks after sher was already so swelled her shin looked like it would burst open. Why would they give her so much. She was so swelled up when she died, it looked like she was stuffed in her casket. She was on oxygen and they took her off of it to just let her die. She wa in icu in greenwood, miss. Hospital. They said they need her room for someone else, like my mom was nothing." -229453,What is the cause of dry orgasm after taking Calyx for kidney stones?,HelloThanks for query .Based on he facts that you have posted I would satte that you have infection of Testicle (Orchitis).Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of ScrotumStart taking broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefixime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin and anti infalmmatory medication Diclofenac twice daily with urine alkalizer thrice daily .Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report.Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.Ensure to drink more water .It takes long time for Orchitis to get cured hence you will need to take medications for 3-4 weeks .Dr.Patil. ,"Hello, my scrotum has started to harden and feels like a plastic bag, it is sensitive to the touch,and slightly red ,im working in Venezuela and i have been wearing work bottoms so have been quite hot and sweaty this only stated 2 days ago and at first i just thought it was due to rubbing of my clothes!!!" -164052,How to detect presence of muscular dystrophy?,hiits because of stiffness of soft tissues below foot due to plasteru need physiotherapy n u will b finethanks ,"Hi, I have just been in a fracture boot for 5 weeks. I had a foot fracture on the top part of the foot. Now I feel tingling and pressure pain underneath where the arch and ball of foot. Why am i feeling this if my fracture was on top. Do I need therapy or is daily swimming enough." -72437,What does the semen analysis report indicate?,"HelloWelcome here.I can understand your concerns.Currently, there are no drugs which can treat azoospermia with certainity.Some drugs like like paternia/fertisure M are claimed to be helpful in such cases but there are no clinical trials to prove efficacy.Thanks. ",sub - infertility treatment/malei am 41 old and found 5 years back that i am an azoospermia patient. maturity of my sperm is only 50 %. ie.there is no sperm count in my semen.i want to kno what is the latest treatement available for this problem. any hope ? -243796,Have psychotic depression. Taken Valium. What is happening?,"Hi Sara Elizabeth, Having anorexia nervosa is a serious condition. You need to be eating frequently and I hope you are seeing a counselor for therapy sessions. If there is no access or difficulty obtaining one, I suggest that you do some self-help books on anorexia. Eating frequent meals and hydrating yourself would be one aspect, while not working out too much and stressing yourself would be another. Increasing the dose of fuoxetine might help, however it would be wise in that case to consult a doctor. Take care of yourself and have a good day. ","Hi, I ve got some pimples on my knees and lower thighs, have start recovery from anorexia about a month ago, and have began taking fluoxitine to treat depression . Lately I ve noticed that I have frequent bowel movements, almost hourly, and my stool has an orangish tint as well as a bright orange oil that floats to the top in bubbles. Do you have any explanation?" -126601,Please suggest me what kind of food should I give him for loose motions ?,Hello aroxntissa; welcome to HealthcareMagic The number of times you pass stools 5-6 per week is absolutely normal and you don't have problem of constipation.Constipation can be said only when a person does not pass stools or does not have the urge to pass stools even after 3 days.So you need not worry you are fine. Thanks ,"I DEFECATE 5-6 TIMES PER WEEK. IS IT NORMAL? I TAKE PLENTY FIBRES, WATER AND EXERCISE. BUT I STOOL VERY EASILY" -226583,How to stop masturbation habit?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Young age erectile dysfunction may be due to anxiety or in coperative partner or STDs or hormonal imbalance etc. Do regular exercise and yoga, avoid fatty food and alcohol. use tablet nano leo twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Hello Sir, I dont get proper erections. I am 25 years old i feel that the blood flow to the penis is not proper. My sperms are really thick no problem in that but the erection are weak. Even if i get the hard erection that is just for a very short time not able to perform sex. I live in Canada and dont know how to cure this problem" -98028,What could a pea sized lump in the anus be?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have postauricular lymphnode. It is mostly due to reactive lymphnode enlargement due to some infection. You should take a course of antibiotics. If you don't get respond to the treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advised. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","hello, i have a sister that passed away that she had a small lump behind her right ear that started it. and it went big like a samll ball on the side of her back and right side of her neck doctor said it was cancer i went home before she died and ask her what started it. She normally had bad sinus for years and one day she felt a small like pimple on the right side of the back of her ears. i am pretty scared cause i tooked the benardryl 1 and halp pills and i felt some kind of pressure on the back of my ears. so after few days my allergy attact again so i took the same amount of benadryl tablet. and that night it woke me up that the back of my right ear was really hurting and next day i felt a small pimple size and this is the 2nd day and feeling that it is a little bit bigger than yesterday. Is there anything i have to worry about it? thank you so much..." -115255,Is it safe to drink beer while taking ramipril?,"Hello, Horomonal pilla can cause depression and other symptoms in females. However, other causes like hypothyroidism must be ruled out. Consult an endocrinologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician ","I smoke weed ocasionaly and 1 cigret a day and have been taking ginette 35 and g reg sr medicine for the past 2 years. I think due to the medicines I am experiencing depression, weight gain, body swellinggastric (old problem too), anal fissure and sinus like symptoms. Suggestions" -64417,How does a viral infection spread?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern.As per your query numbness in tooth and gums post impetigo treatment will resolve as it mainly affects area of mouth without teeth or with dentures. As you are almost recovered from your condition i would suggest you to take few preventive measures to prevent reoccurence such as 1) Wash your face daily with natural facewash or merarub.2) Avoid frequent touching and pricking of skin of cheeks.3) Use antihistamine and steroidal ointment.Maintain proper oral hygiene to prevent gum diseases. Keep checking vitality test of tooth.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","hi, i am just at the end of having impetigo however tere is still a small patch on my cheek. my question is since this started all my teeth and gums on the top right hand side of my mouth are numb... will this come back, also although my skin is almost healed it is still red and is now more itchy than ever" -141398,What causes back pain?,"Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be neck and head pain.I will advise you to do MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ","Hi, about a week ago, I had a a really bad pain in the back of my neck that brought tears to my eyes. It felt like a nasty cramp that extended from the right side of my neck, to the back of my head(right side) and since then I keep getting these nasty pains in the back of my head. It hurts even more with the cold, and occasionally I feel a vein in my head throbbing. I m freaking out." -193173,What causes sickness during night?,"Hi, Yellowish discolouration of the skin might be a symptom of jaundice or hepatitis. I suggest that you get her evaluated by a paediatrician if she has got jaundice and then we can proceed, please. Even if it is an infection it could be a hepatotropic viral infection causing Viral hepatitis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","my 2.5 year old has yellowish skin tone to her stomach area, she is prone to having episodes where she doesnt get to toilet for a wee in time lasts a few days with many accidents yet other times she can tell us with pleanty of notice this is the norm. she has had a temp of 37.6 - 37.8 with no other sypmtoms of illness this has happened a few times before and can last upto 5 days. I was thinking would a urine infection cause all of this or could it be more serious." -159562,Can pressure on the sciatic nerve cause numbness in the lower calf muscles?,Dear patient swollen lymph node on the left side of neck is due to inflammation inside your mouth. Redness on the buccal mucosa may be early sign of ulcer. Since lymph node contains infection in the concerned area it may be swollen. there is nothing to worry. As the redness inside mouth decreases lymph node swelling will regress slowly. ,My left lymph node is swollen it’s hurts to swallow. And on the left side of my mouth towards the roof it’s a dark red mark that’s painful. I thought it was from my singing and rigorous rehearsals but I noticed it’s more painful than yesterday -6669,Kindly explain if chewing nicotine gums increase blood sugar levels in a diabetic.,"Hello. I went through your post. Nicotine chewing gum causes dental issues and sometimes hair loss and flushing. However, it does not increase blood sugar. So, you can take that it is 1000 times better to take nicotine chewing gum than cigarette especially once you have diabetes. ","Hi doctor, I am a diabetic. Does chewing nicotine gum will increase sugar level? Does stress in the heart increase the sugar level?" -210375,Suggest treatment for diarrhea in infant,Sleep wake cycle changes all the time in babies. You dont need to worry... He may be having bad dreams or feel anxious when finds no one while he wakes up... Just be there and give him comfort. ,"My son is 32 months (turns 3 in November) and he has always been a great sleeper, usually going down for nap and bedtime with little to no fuss and falls asleep fairly quick. All of a sudden this past week he has been crying after we put him down and has stayed up fussing/whining/crying for 2-3 hours before finally falling asleep. He has also been staying awake during nap time (on some days). I really do not know what might have sparked this sudden change and would like to know if I should be concerned and/or advice on how to handle. My husband and I are trying to refrain from going into his room (although we have once or twice) - he is still sleeping in his crib at this point, we have not seen the need for transitioning to toddler bed just yet." -86492,Can the calculi in gallbladder be treated with medicine?,"Hi. I went through your concerns regarding your father medical conditions. Let me rephrase that your father has gall stones which are asymptomatic with diffuse liver parynchymal disease (liver cirrhosis). There is high risk of decompensation of liver disease once your father receive general anaesthesia for gall bladder surgery. I would suggest to wait and see. There is another option of starting capsule ursodeoxycholic acid which can solubilize the gall stones. But it needs at least 6 months. It's a safe drug for your father. It has narrow spectrum of side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headach, dizziness and dyspepsia. But most of patients tolerate it very well I wish good health for your father. ","my father is 67 years old he had his ultrasound yesterdAY, It said that he has enlarged liver with diffuse parenchymal disease. Consider hydrops of gallbladder. Does he need to undergo operation to take away gall bladder?? Is this contagious? Is there any other option than operation?/suurgery?" -208121,Suggest treatment for accidental consumption of clorox by infant,it was skin problem in which without showing the infection area do not apply any cream or ointment . u have to visit ur doctor ask him about it any any change in medicine ,"My nephew got fungal infection on his body..We can see some white spot in his rifght cheek, in his back, some part of his legs. We consulted the doctor and they gave him candid gel. We are applying it since last 5 days but it doesn t make any difference. Could you please suggest. Thanks in advance." -169084,How to cure bruise and swelling from ankle after an injury?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.You are suffering from coccydynia- inflammation of the bony area (tailbone or coccyx)Cure for your coccyx pain-1.Use a well-padded seat when sitting and avoid long periods of sitting when possible.2.Do sitz bath- take warm water in a tub and sit in this.It will relax the muscles around the coccyx.3.Do exercises that will strengthen your tailbone's supporting muscles and stretch ligaments near the pain. Consult a physiotherapist for this. Therapists may perform a combination of:Levator ani massage and Levator ani stretching.4.Correct your posture. Poor posture may be contributing to your tailbone pain. Try to sit upright. If you get a sharp pain when getting up from a sitting position, lean forward and arch your back before rising.5.You can take anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.6.Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","I have had spinal surgery almost 2 years ago. Upper spine. c5,c6, Infused with metal. Last October had another car accident. In pain ever since. Was always in pain but now worst. Slipped on stairs 1 week ago. Now coccys area is swollen and hurts. How long does this injury lasts?" -110365,Suggest treatment for severe chest pain while breathing,Hiwelcome to HCM Treating with moxifloxacin for 7 days is enough if pt doesn't have fever and cough is better. if fever is present or cough is not better than it requires to be treated with further antibiotics as per phlegm culture report for the organism grown in phlegm ,My husband was on moxifloxacin 400mg tablets for 7 days for treatment for pneumonia. Last pill was this past Tuesday.4/28. He is still not feeling well. Is it possible that he needs more antibiotics or should we give it more time? He is do for another ex ray next Wednesday. -94981,What causes painless lumps in the legs?,"Hi,Dear,Good Morning and Thanks for your query to my virtual Clinic At HCM.I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns . Causes for the lumps on your Scrotum are as follows-a-Mostly they are Fordys lumps with sebacesous prominence,which later on got infected and formed the boil in few .Dont worry of them,as they are not cancers.b-Treatment -a-As few are growing need to be treated like boil with-b- Tab-NDAIDs/c-Antibiotics like amoxycilllin under cover of family doctorHope above reply would help you to relieve of the issue you have.Welcome for any further query to ME and HCM.Write Good review for the benefit of my new patients.Click thanks ASAP after this.Have A Good Day.With RegardsDr.Savaskar ","I Ffirst noticed these small hard lumps around my scrotum and shaft of my penis when i was 14-im 27 now and they have gotten bigger and there are more of them,i noticed that when i squeeze them white substance comes out and some of them near the base of my penis have hairs coming from them,but the ones at the tip of my penis dont,what could this be?" -145958,Suggest treatment for high white blood cell count,"Hi anniee, I did review your concern. Generally cardiac activity is seen by radiologist as early as 6 weeks but it can varyhowever if your B hcg is rising there is no issueThe treatment prescribed by your doctor is adequate for your condition. also take folic acid after asking your doctor if you are not taking it.Eat healthy food and take adequate rest in 1st trimester and 2nd trimester.I wish you all the best with your pregnancyGod bless you ","hi iam 35 years old lady.. diagnosed with APLA syndrome .. ONE INCIDENT OF FOETAL LOSS AT THE TIME OF TWO MONTHS N FEW DAYS TWO YEARS BACK... now i hv missed my periods .. scan is showing yolk sac of approx 4 weeks .. they still hvnt got the cardiac activity .. my doc . has prescribed me .. ecosprin , progesteron e, hcg , enoxaperin e and wysolone ....i am bit susepible about consumption on prednisolone .. plz advised me in this relation .. thanking u anniee" -46727,Welts formation after bursting the shingles blisters. Severe itching. Recovery?,"Hi, thanks for your query.As per your description of the rash and its areas of involvement it seems to be a fungal rash. It occurs in the areas which are prone to be moist like body folds. moisture and sweat facilitates the growth of fungi.To treat the same you may require a course of oral anti fungal drugs along with local anti fungal creams, and oral anti histamines for itching.You may consult a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and appropriate treatment.Hope this solves your query. You may write back if you have further queries in this regard.Wish you a good health. ","I have a rash primarily located on my breast region that has cascaded down my abdomen, with light small bumps beginning on my back, arms, and inner thigh. The small bumps look similar to previous contact dermatitis, however in the area mostly concentrated under my breast I have bigger red patches around 2-5cm in length. I am quite itchy and neither fungal nor bacteria creams have worked. What may I have? What can I do about it." -59461,Taking methotraxate injection for high BP of around 110/60,"hi coumadin is an anti-coagulant, maybe started on the patient as indicated. long term usage and side-effects are bleeding, skin patches,bleeding joints can be due to alteration in coagulation profile. in that case coagulation profile is monitored daily with administration of vitamin k, fresh whole blood or fresh frozen plasma. once the bleeding stops the drug can be carefully continued after a duration of 3 to 6 days in titred doses under medical supervision if it is indicated for life-saving purposes. all the best. take care ","If a person is on the medication coumadin and has experienced the following: shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing general weakness, and nosebleeds as well as deep discoloration of one hand and arm, and the Dr. has taken her off the medication (she is 94) how long would it generally take to see improvement?" -211932,"What causes itchy skin post intake of Quinine, Zantac and Penicillin?",Hi..Thanks for the query..The symptoms can either be due to nerve related problems that supplies the face or can be due to condition like Transient Ischemic Attack..So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated..A clinical examination and if needed MRI SCAN can be done for confirmation..You should take immediate steps and do not delay..Hope this helps..Regards.. ,"Hi, yes you can. I am trying to find out what may going on with me. I have had a headache for the past two or three days. mostly in the back of my head. My toungh had been feeling a little numb. today my face started to feel swollen n numb. my mouth seems be numb. and my jaw seem to feel funny, not sore but tingly. What do you think." -146853,Why are my WBCs and platelet count abnormal?,"Hello and welcome to HCM,High eosinophil counts are seen in following conditions:Allergies like asthma, hay fever, urticaria, drug, etcParasitic infections like round worm infestation, tape worm infestation, etcIdiopathic cause- the cause of high eosinophil counts is not knownNeoplasms- There are certain hematological malignancies which are characterized by high eosinophil counts.Since, allergy and parasitic infections are ruled out in your case, other possibilities have to be considered.Consultation with a hematologist will be helpful.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal ","My son is four and has high eosinophils, high absoloute eosinophils at 11, high absolute lymphs, high platelets of 482, and high wbc of 12.4... he's been through the allergist/immunologist tested for parasites worms allergies thyroid valley fever ebv cu index all are negative now we are being referred to a hematologist what could cause this?" -129129,"Affected with psoriasis, bad hair loss. Homeopathy good enough?",Hello mrunal To initiate periods amongst herbal medicines we use rajha pravartini vati or nasht pushpantak ras. Once the periods are over then to make them regular and cure PCOS along with ashoka arisht tab.Aloes compound and tab. hyponidd is give over a period upto three months. I hope this will totally cure your problem. ,"Hi, I am 25 yrs old girl. married since 1.6 yrs. My mences are late since 82 days from my regular menses date. Doctor dignosed with P.C.O.S. and prescribed tablet deviry 10mg for 5 days.but i come to know that this tablet has its own side effect so i am not taken this tab. can i wait for natural coming of mences? which treatment is best for this problem either Ayurvedic , Allopathic or Homeopathy? can i get any complication to concive pregnancy?" -155238,can a bruise on arm be harmful?,"Hello, Depending on your age, this could be an autoimmune disease where the body makes antibodies to itself. There are a whole host of autoimmune diseases, some are worse than others. The diagnosis is made by special lab tests that your doctor should order, and there are many very helpful treatments available if you do indeed have an autoimmune disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Daniel Richard Paull, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","This is not the first time this has happened but my feet,ankles,calves and wrist and hands are swelling very badly the skin on my legs is shiny. and its very painful in all those area s i described i cannot get in to see my dr til thursday i have tried elevating my legs not working help please" -124787,"Lower left abdominal pain extended to side stomach, left leg, hand, shoulder, eight ear. Swelling in hands, legs. Treatment?","Hi, Possibly you are suffering form mild parasitic infection like giardia or it is an irritable bowel syndrome. Worthwhile getting your stools examined for same and can take an course of probiotic along with a stool forming agent like isapgula and see how you feel. Hope this answers your query. Wish you a speedy recovery. ","Hi, I have been having lower abdominal cramps and back pains since a month. I do have diarrhea occasionally whenever I drink excess of coffee for 1-2 days. I do hear some sounds from my stomach also at times. The pain is more in the evenings. It is a dull pain which is more when I am sitting. My stool color seems to be fine. Sometimes it is in the regular banana shape and other times it is broken into many pieces. I consulted a doctor he has advised me to take omeprazole 20 mg for a month. I have taken it for a week and still I do not see a great improvement. It may have improved slightly. I would request you to please give me a suggestion.Regards" -144519,"Have back pain. Test shows CRP Positive, high ESR. ESR not getting cured by medicine. How to get relief?",Hi jayant ! It feel like sciatica pain. Do search this on net. If you moving and working whole day. Take rest !. About d3 loss .consult with M.D. Take care bye. ,"I ham having low Vit. D3 ( 5.5%) and back pain since last 10 days....took a week off to rest and got li l better but did some stretching and it has worsened 20% again....now it is no longer at a point ( hip) but travels down the thigh also ( leg feels slightly heavy and numb and pain is there) Kindly advice what to do ( Took Myoril, Movon ,Nerubion etc for 10 days..)" -126270,What is the cause of cramps after stopping intake of gynaset ?,"Hi, .The abdominal pain experienced by people with IBS may be a result of intestinal contractions.Keeping a food diary can help in determining if certain foods are contributing to the symptom of abdominal pain.Recording all the food eaten will help you determine the trigger food for the pain. You can have Isabagol this will help you regulate your bowels. Wishing you well. ","hello, i was told that i had ibs and was given mebervine on monday, i had cramps, trapped wind and bloating . i now have a few minor cramps feel like i need to go to the toilet all the time especially when i eat and have trapped wind i take 1 x 135mg mebervine three times a day, the trapped wind is very painful, is there anything i can try to stop this or do i need to give the tablets a little more time i have only been on them 2 full days . would taking paracetamol help" -40076,How to remove dark circles. Was using glasses from 9-10 years,avoid excessive stress to eyes. have good sleep. eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Apply WUNDER EYE cream twice daily and do gentle massage for two minutes. This has helped many of my patients. ,hi i want to remove my dark circles i m using glasses from 9-10 years now i m using lances. -105014,Suggest treatment for recurring allergic cough,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.No, I don't think this neck pain is due to tuberculosis.Tuberculosis of neck lymphnodes is usually Painless.In my opinion, you should get done ultrasound examination of neck. If you this is normal then no need to worry for recurrence of TB.You are might be having neck muscle spasm.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",i am 42 yrs female. I had taken AKT 3 for a month and AKT 4 for 6 months in 2007. I was diagnosed for TB after a lymph node swelling in my left neck and had to undergo surgery. Now the same spot is paining. What shall I do? Is it TB again. I am scared -139751,How to treat back pain?,"Hello, Welcome to the HCM,Being apprehensive is common in the two week wait period after IVF transfer. That being said its still not easy to wait for the time until you can have pregnancy test that determines if the cycle has resulted in a pregnancy. But remember that you have done all you can and its time to let nature run its course. Also try not do home based pregnancy test and jump into conclusions because home test have fairly high false results.Try not to obsess about symptoms. Instead keep your mind occupied with things you like doing, try deep breathing as calming technique when you are feeling anxious. Use positive thinking or neutral thinking such as, ""I don’t know the outcome yet, but I've done all I can to make it happen."" Try talking to your partner for moral and emotional support.Coming back to your query, vaginal burning which you have before your AF doesn't mean you will have bleeding. Even if you had its possible to be pregnant and spot as well.Hope I was helpful, good luck. ","Hiiii. I m on 10th day after ivf transfer. On day 3,4,5,6 I had abdominal heavy cramps and bad lower back pain. But after that all symptoms disappeared. From day 7 I have vaginal burning, which I generally have before my Af. I m worried. Am I out. Pls help....." -114011,"Have high triglycerides, low HDL, AST, SCOT, rashes on face and tongue, possible viral infection. Had tooth surgery. Lupus?","Dear sir,Yes generally it is a safe drug but long term use may lead to discoloration of skin , cataracts ,peripheral neuropathy etc. Dr. SHRUTI ","Can you tell me about the clinical complicatons of taking paquenil? I was diagnose about two years ago with lupus. I have mostly joint sniffness when I awake. No manisfestation of severe rashes,but I do have break out at times.(mostly on my hands). Right now I m concerned about the medical expenses which may occur as I get older.(I m 59.5 and African American)." -28317,Is CNS tuberculosis a communicable disease?,Hi. For further queries consult a general medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old male, and I met my uncle in the ICU today, who is suffering from central nervous system tuberculosis. I met him for ten minutes, and I talked and shook hands. Now, I am worried about getting infected from him. Is CNS tuberculosis a communicable disease? What are the chances of me being infected? Please help me." -131118,How to treat hay fever?,"hi,The incubation (symptom free period after bite) period for rabies is typically 1–3 months, but may vary from 1 year. The initial symptoms of rabies are fever and often pain or an unusual or unexplained tingling, pricking or burning sensation at the wound site ...No tests are available to diagnose rabies infection in humans before the onset of clinical disease, and unless the rabies-specific signs of hydrophobia (fear of water) or aerophobia (fear of air)are present, the clinical diagnosis may be difficult...ctonsult near by physician for clinical evaluation...regards ","hello sir,I am Ashok Kumar gond(kolkata,india) i have question about rabies, My uncle was bitten by a dogs around two years ago, he immediately got rabies vaccine now we suspect that he is facing problem like alergy infection etc. please advice us what we do, in these condition are treatable if yes how can we proceed." -85355,How to treat extreme tiredness after removal of gall bladder?,"Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.Food items that have been found to be useful in gallstones are Apple cider vinegar, Lemon juice, mixed vegetable juice made of beet root, cucumber and carrots and avoid fatty meals.I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health ",can we make our gall stones smaller by any foods or fruits i am 47km. and my age is 50 years an my height is one meter and 50cm. recently i gave sonogram and i understood that i have one gallstone of 13mm.and a few smaller ones. please help me what to do without going under an operation. -192155,Does semi solid food causes loose motion in a baby?,"Hi, Suggestions: 1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation. 2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI 3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml 4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day. Papaya is the best natural laxative. 5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in Indian type of lavatory daily at the same time will help a lot. 6. 1 liter of water per day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","Hi, i have a 14mth old baby girl who has achondroplasia and she keeps getting constipated, it has got to the point where she is straining to go toilet, there is a little blood when she does go and it is hard, she arches her back and i have helped her to go and i also noticed her rectrum seems to be smaller, pls help." -45074,Suggest remedy for rashes,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to me, it could be a Herpes Virus infection of skin. You need to take oral antiviral drug and treatment should be initiated as soon as possible. So, I request you to kindly consult your Dermatologist, as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian ",hi...got a rash/blisters on my butt ...started about 3 days ago. I thought it was an insect bite at first but it has spread with blisters that pop easily...very itchy and uncomfortable...it is on both cheeks but more so on right where it started. Coincidentily? I have a cold sore on my lip.. -221295,"Sudden teeth sensitivity, unable to brush. Eaten cranberry sauce. Caused trouble for enamel?",Antibiotics are very necessary after extraction of any tooth most commonly it is given only for five day its may be two times in day or three times in day it is depends on the types of antibiotics .in the case of wisdom tooth extraction there is some complication are seen most common are swelling on the respected side it may be subsided with in two to three day .if you take proper medicine at the time and worm saline rinses done 4-5 times in day there is no requirement to meet the specialist for this case. ,"Hello, My husband had his widsom teeth removed on Thursday and he experienced several complications. When they removed his widsom teeth they cut a part of his gum and the side of his lip. They had to give him stitchs and he is supposed to return on Friday. They prescribed a antibotic every 8 hours but I am concerned of the possible long term effects. I have read online where people have died from getting their wisdom teeth removed and I am very concerned and I am not sure if he should go to the same office or see a specialist as they dont seem to know what they are doing." -38175,With conradi syndrome can I conceive at the age of 39 ?,"Hi Welcome to HCM Read your prob, this syndrom happen due to genetic abnormalitis. it has many no. of symptoms , this does not affact fertility so you can get pregnant. nothing to worry. as this is rare syndrom n occure due to mutation of gene so there is less chance that your baby will have this syndrom. ",Can i have a baby? I am 3 9 and i have conradi syndrome -99599,What are the small hard lumps arising on the vagina?,"Hi.Noted the history of Aspirated Cysts, now pea sized lump in right breast and swollen armpits.Cancer is least likely almost not heard of at the age of 17 years. The lump in the breast can be cyst which has re-appeared and got fixed due to previous aspiration tract. This is not frankly infected hence appears hard and does not hurt. Simple ultrasonography and guided FNAC will give the diagnosis.The swollen armpit can be due to lymph nodes secondary to the breast lesion or have been a part of hidradenitis common in this age of 17 years. Ultrasonography will help here too- go for an FNAC of the armpit swelling too. ","Hello Doctor, My 17 year old daughter has a solid pea sized lump in her breast which does not hurt, she also has a swollen armpit but no other symptoms. When she was 11, she had to have three cysts aspirated. The Doctor has referred my Daughters case as urgent and we have an appoinment in one week. I am worried sick as this time the lump feels different, hard and fixed with no pain, plus she has a swollen armpit. When she had the cysts before they were far bigger and they did not feel as hard and they were not fixed, they also caused her alot of pain.The lump is in the same breast but in the upper right part of the breast. I know the doctor is thinking breast cancer by the look on his face and the fact he was lost for words. Please can you tell me in your honest opinion what you think? Or if this lump is benign...what else could it be? if this is a Cyst, why are the symptoms so different? Many thanks for your time" -29193,2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?,"Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. ","Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you." -130882,How to get rid of constant sneezing and runny nose?,"Hi, if u don't have wheezing,coughing or chest tightness but only sweating and leg pain,there is not much possibility of asthma despite u had Astha in child hood.if your problem persists like leg pain while running u can consult any physiotherapist for the same. ","Alright so I decided to join the Air Force, but before I go I wanted to get in somewhat shape. So I decided to run the track for 5 min, I stop because my legs were hurting (lack of stretching) at this point of time I was already sweating and breathing kinda rough, no wheezing, no coughing, or chest tightness. I've had asthma as a child before, but I remember the wheezing and chest tightness whenever I was doing something sports related. Is it possible that I still have it or am I just out of shape?" -74369,"Taking B-long, Hyponidd, Fertisure for irregular periods. Negative pregnancy test. What to do?","Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Now a days ,so many bacteriocidal drugs available in market , why you got streptomycin I don't understand . Anyhow now apply heparin ointment over injection site and massage 2- 3 times in day. After few months you will feel better. Azoospermia is there ,but what is the cause , without any cause , treatment is not possible . So consult a infertility specialist and get his opinion. Good luck. Dr. HET ","Last first in October I was diagnosed with azoospermia and after 2 months I was diagnosed with TB lymphadenitis. I took Streptomycin injections for 2 months and AKT4 for 2 months and AKT3 for 7 months but from the 5th month of tablets, I am having radiating nerve pain from the buttocks down to the leg on both sides. I experienced this pain when i was taking the injections second month. When i take a injection for the radiating pain, it goes off for 3 days and is back on fourth day. I am very much worried about this pain and it seems to be that life is very painful now and I cannot take it anymore. I do not have any solution for this. and more over again still i have to get a solution for the azoospermia also. Will u please suggest me some solution for radiating nerve pain and after that pls tell me whether the azoospermia is cause by TB lymphadenitis.Pls help me" -184951,What are the chances of tumor on cheek to be malignant?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have mouth cancer. But jaw pain or neck pain only is not suggestive of cancer. If you have any ulcer or lump like lesion in your mouth then you should go for biopsy. It will give you exact diagnosis whether it is cancer or not. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Avoid chewing gutka or smoking tobacco.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","HI sir, I habited of chewing Gutka ...... My teeths are not so good ..... but ....from 2 days i am having pain in left jews and left side neck ..... My question is ...... IS that is Mouth Cancer ? How to cure ? .... I left Gutka from 2 days............. Pls reply fast" -203803,What causes pus formation in the gums of a child?,"Hi dear ,I understand you r concern, but if fever 99-100F,then you should not be worried. If he has very high fever more than 5 days,then you should get examined him to exclude bronchitis or pneumonia and start to give him acyclovir 30mg/kg divided for 2 times during 5 days to stop virus. ","my 5 year old child has chicken pox, he has had a fever for four days. I went to check on him in his bed and felt his head. At last it did not feel hot. Now I just heard him with strange breathing and he was kind of shivering...I got quite worried but now he is calm and sleeping, breathing normally. He does not seem hot - should I be worrying?" -125669,Mild abdominal pain even after the menstrual cycle. Is this normal. Had protected intercourse,"Dear sir/madam, it definitely doesnt sounds like appendicitis, you would have constant pain in DLQ increasing on pressure, also associated with fever,nausea and vomiting. So it can be cramp or u simply injured some of abdominal muscles. You shouldnt be worried except this pain persists and become worse. If you want to be sure you can do abdominal ultrasound but i dont think its necessary. Wish you good health.Ivan Romich ",I have a slight abdomen pain very dull on a scale of 1 to 10 may be a 2. I think i lifted something 2 days ago..and it happens to be on the lower right side of the abdomen may be once like every 5 minutes...I can jump and run without any problem....I have good appetite ...I can press all the way down on the lower side without any problem wondering whether it is appendicitis or a cramp -128150,Suggest treatment for burn injury on the foot,"Its fine, do not worry.Keep a watch over the bruising and report if aggravating. Consider over the counter pain killers. ",3 days i got an electric/static shock off of my pc at work. my arm and hand had constant tingles in it and felt numb. the next day it really ached and the tingles came back when i was using my arm/hand for a while. bruising has now begun to apper and it still aches is this normal? -194506,"What causes enlarged gland on neck, fatigue, frequent urination and headache?","Hello,A high grade fever with cough requires nebulization to be responded favoring diagnosis of asthma.Still require clinical examination, chest auscultation, chest x-ray, and blood examination for allergy profile.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal ",hi my 7year old has had bad cough loads of phelm and fast breathing and high temp he gets very weak when this happens it lasts for about 4 days he has nebuliser which helps he has already been sick 4 time since sept with this and has missed 15 days from school doc doesnt think its asthma -113119,Suggest treatment for tiredness and pain on the ribs after falling down,"Thanks for your question on HCM. .You are having blunt chest trauma. And the complications of this are as follows. 1. Rib fractures2. Pulmonary contusions3. Pneumothorax4. Muscular injury.Since you are having breathlessness, chances of pneumothorax are high.So better to get done chest x ray to rule out above possible complications. If chest x ray is normal than you mostly have muscular injury only.So for better symptomatic releief try to follow these steps.1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected site. 5. Wear chest belt to avoid mobilisation of affected area. ",I was hit in the chest very hard with a shoulder. Now i have none stop sharp pains and shortness of breath in that area of my chest. Bending down to pick up anything brings a very sharp pain. Also things such as applying deoderant and raising my arms brings about the same pain. What could have happened to cause such affects? What should I do? -152624,What could the reason be if suffering from swollen knuckles usually in the morning?,"Hello,The flu like feeling can be due to a post viral infection that affects the bones and joints. Rest and mild pain killers with a good vitamin C rich diet will help in his recovery.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","My husband suffered from a bout of flu commencing July 29th 2011 while in Rome at the start of our holiday, we had been there for 2 days. He had all flu like symptons and we presumed given a few weeks he would return to normal. This has not occured. Ongoing symptions include aches and pains in joints which seem to travel to different spots in his body but regularly in his hands. High temperatures and severe sweats. General tiredness and feeling unwell with the occasional bloating and stomach pains. Unable to perform a normal days activity and spends much of his day laying on a bed. He has had 4 separate sets of blood test, for varies virus including Ross River and Bahman Forest Virus. All blood tests have not provided any indication or resolution to the problem. He spend 2 nights in hospital this week with a suspected heart attack, but his heart is strong and blood pressure excellent. He is under our local GP however there is no help other than to say it takes time . His symptons of fevers, sweats, tiredness and aches seem to be worse now rather than better after nearly 6 months. Please help" -178494,In CT scan it is found something at the top of the spine. What it could be?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms and the MRI spine findings.The initial treatment for cervical disc disease is medical and with physiotherapy. Medications that can be used to treat tingling, burning and pain related to nerve compression in the spine, are pregabalin and gabapentin capsules.In addition, physiotherapy with IFT, ultrasound and traction will help reduce the pain. Neck extension exercises would also help you.While traveling, you should use soft cervical collar.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.     Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ ","I had MRI for advanced disc C5 & C6 spondolosis. Orthopedic surgeon after seeing the MRI referred me to Nero Surgeon for further treatment. I started doing home neck exercise as shown by physiotherapist. I feel my neck relaxed now, but occasionally get tingling sensation on my right hand (above the knee), and slight headache sometime. Kindly be advised how can i be treated for my condition." -100811,Can a simple cyst be dangerous?,Hi.From the history you have provided these look to be either lymph nodes or infected Sebaceous cysts.It is better to get this removed (excised) for 2 reasons.1> your get rid of the disease and 2> you get the histopathological diagnosis- makes you tension-free that it is not a cancer. ,I have a hard immovable lump deep in the crease of my groin. It has been cause cramping pains and also tearingpains in my left inner thigh below buttocks. I also have a small lump under my armpit which is hard and can only be felt within the skin. The one in my armpit is movable -122981,Suffering from stomach bloating and pain in abdomen and hips,"Hello & Welcome to HCM,Thanks for posting the query.Causes of left side abdominal pain-- Intestinal irritable syndrome with constipation.- Diverticulitis.- Crohn's disease with diarhhea and blood in stool.- Renal Stone.-kidney infection with Urinary tract infection.-Inguinal Hernia.- Intestinal obstruction. So go for proper investigation-- Blood test- Urinalysis and culture of urine- Ultrasound of abdomen.- Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.After getting the correct diagnosis take treatment.Meanwhile take Laxative and fiber in diet.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks,Dr.Soni VermaHomoeopathic Physician - ","I am a 19 year old Latino Male 6'0"" 180 pounds, needle-prick like sensation on lower left abdomen, unable to release much stool, but no blood in the stool at all. Family has a history of diabetes and hypertension, bowel movements are normal but not coming out of the body completely" -179975,"Difficulty in reading, unable to concentrate. History of seizures, had appendectomy. Took keppra, depacote. Any ideas?","Hi, thank you for posting.Lymes disease is an infection disease that is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks. The microbe is called Borrelia.Lymes syndrome affect neural system, joints and skin. When this disease affect neural system the symptoms of this disease the same as multiple sclerosis(MS).It is thought that MS is an hereditary disease.The treatment of MS and Lymes is different.You should use antibiotic to treat lymes in first phases.Take Care. ",I have been diagnosed with MS 4 monthes ago. I have a spinal lesion as well as brain lesions. One brain lesion resembles Dawson fingers. My husband has just watched a video talking about how Lymes disease can mimic and cause MS. Can you help me explain and am I wrong in telling him these are two seperate issues and he will not catch my MS and there is alot of junk science out there. -164275,How to treat enlarged and swollen face?,"hi,thank-you for providing the brief history.A thorough clinical examination is advised.As this related to more of a morning stiffness and swelling this sounds to me more like a RA. As per the age of 72 I can only figure out this. Having a past medical history into consideration while making diagnosis should provide some more inputs. For confirming RA the blood test has to be performed along with thorough clinical examination Regards Jay Indravadan Patel ",A 72y/o female presents with progressively worsening pain and stiffness of her joints. She reports decreased range of motion and redness and swelling in the joints. She reports symptoms occur in the same joints on both sides of the body and are worse when she first wakes up -187028,Can Tylenol Extra Strength be taken for stomach pain in cancer patient?,Her symptoms are very much suggestive of deep vein thrombosis or blood clot. It would be better to seek medical attention at the earliest. DVT are common in brain cancer patients especially if they are bedridden.the clot can be confirmed by Doppler and injections and tablets can lyse the clot ,"Hi my daughter is 24 and has brain cancer, her left leg is swollen and she has leg pain, I called the on call doctor and they indicated we could probably wait til morning to take her to the ER, I think she may have a blood clot but. I am not sure? Do I wake her up and take her now?" -171459,Is transverse myelitis a monophasic disease?,"Hi, Homoeopathy treatment would not be beneficial. She needs physiotherapy and proper control of blood pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist ",hello doctor! my grandmother is 80 year old. she is suffering from left thalamic brain haemorrage before one and half month ago.she is also a diabetic pt. she is having no sensation and function.she is on bed. pls doctor let me the homoeopathy treatment -22944,Will scar revision work give me a virtually invisible scar?,"Hello. First of all, sorry for the unfortunate events you are going through. I have seen your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The first scar was definitely a small linear one which could have been corrected by few non-interventional methods than the lasers as you said it was just 55 days old. However, the YAG laser is known for its potential to decrease the increased vascularity in such scars and help improve the outcome. So I do not think your dermatologist is wrong in suggesting you this. The post-laser picture shows that it second-degree burns, which is a common side effect of YAG, which had to be explained to you by your dermatologist beforehand, and you could have taken a better decision. Right now the scar is having two main problems, that is the depression and the pigmentation which is making it look worse. My suggestion would be to ask for micro-needling with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or fat nano grafting underneath the scar will give you the elevation in the scar. And as suggested, the Hydroquinone with an Isotretinoin based cream will help in depigmenting it. Both these methods has to done in a proper protocol. Do discuss these things with your dermatologist, or a new skin specialist and let him or her come to the best decision after personal examination of the scar. For more information consult a plastic surgeon online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/plastic-surgeon ","Hi doctor,I have been bitten by a dog three months ago. I have multiple scars but the worst one is above the upper lip. Unfortunately, I went to a dermatologist recommended by family and he insisted to apply Yag Laser at 55 days post-bite. I asked if it was not too soon but he said it was harmless and would only be targeting the vessels that were giving the scar the red color. I trusted and it hurt a lot. Immediately after it was horrible looking but the doctor said it was normal and not to worry. The next day I had blisters that resolved two weeks later. One month and a half later my scar that was a red line is now horrible and has local indentations. Seems that I have lost tissue on the blisters site. 15 days ago the dermatologist said it would resolve and I would not be worst than before the laser. Now I returned to his office and he tells me that it may pass but it will take two years. I am devastated and so depressed. It has been psychological hell.Can the sunken areas really fill with time and become a line scar again? I am more than a month and a half now. I have red people burned by YAG laser and never recovered. I have been applying Cica Care (silicone sheet) but I do not see any improvement. The doctor wants me to apply Hydroquinone but I stopped to trust him really. Also in a few months, if the skin does not return to normal level, will scar revision work on this site to give me a virtually invisible scar? I am so scared because the burn area with the scar is now wide. Can the revision be made without lengthening the scar? Do I have hope? What techniques of revision should be approached? Would it require multiple stages? Please help me." -35561,Could brownish colored bleeding after 2 weeks of sex be due to implantation?,"it is possible that it is implantation bleeding, if it is, then you should be able to tell by taking a home pregnancy test. two weeks after sex should be long enough to detect a pregnancy. however, it may also be just a period or bleeding from something else. implantation bleeding refers to light spotting that occurs in the beginning if some pregnancy when the embryo implants in the uterine wall. most pregnancies do not have any implantation bleeding, but some pregnancies do. ",My period ended on oct. 29th and my husband and I.had.sex.that day and.he.got.some.semen in me.. now.almost.two weeks later.am bleeding and its thick brownish blood.. could I be pregant? And could I take.a.pregnancy test.now.and.show up positive? What is implantation.bleeding?? -213330,What is the cause and treatment for gum bleeding?,"Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The bleeding gums is because of the gum infection called pregnancy gingivitis or it can be secondary to the deposits. Nothing to be panic, no need to go for surgery or anything. Just get the teeth cleaned if deposits are there. It is also because of the hormonal changes during pregnancy. Do not worry about the instructions given by the dentist regarding your brushing methods, its for your good. this will reduce once you deliver. Do saline gargling.I hope my answer will help you, take care. ",My gums bleed and seem to be taken over my teeth. I don t want to go back to my dentist because I don t want to get yelled at for not taking care of my teeth when I do. I just can t get every spot with having braces. Not only that but I m pregnant I heard that when this happens you have to get surgery done. What will help get them to go back to normal ? -231748,What causes swollen scrotum with sweating?,"Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: May be fordyce spotsExplanation: They may be fordyce's spots. THese are visible sebaceous glands over there and are harmless. SO, leave it if it is not causing any problem, or else visit dermatologist for its removal if it is causing cosmetic problem. ","Hi I have two tiny red spots/bumps right behind my frenulum and they seem to be there always. They came on about a year ago and have been there ever since. They are tiny, but noticeable when I master bate. I m a virgin so it cannot be an STD. Please let me know thanks" -180913,"Having shakes, dizziness, stomach cramps and nauseous. Had fear of throwing up. Reason?","Hello, Fusion both L3- S1, C5-C6. Spinal cord stimulator???What for???Meet your neurosurgeon to checkout things, if not satisfied, find a good neurosurgeon in your locality.hope you got the answer.Regards. ","Hello, I have been on a lot of meds for yrs with no changes. I have Chronic Back Pain . I have a fusion from L3 Tito S1 and c(5 to C6. I also have a Spinal Cord Stimulator . Over the last few weeks I have been found during the night at 5am, 7am, and last night I got up myself at 4.30am. There is a possibility that there may be a loose wire f From my Stimulator. Some nights I get up from bed because of pain, thus the reason my husband does not miss me from bed. I am really worried at this stage but am trying not to add more anxiety to my family. Have you any idea what it could be. Thank You." -150384,"Done urine analysis, complete blood count. What does these reports indicate. Why am I being referred to hematologist?","hi kohen, BP values are age related.rise in the evenings alone may be due to anxiety related.keep a diary and regularly note ur BP values.having coffee ,smoking,exercise proir to checking BP tends to rise it.hence just avoid above factors and check ur values and still it is high then u may need medications ","Hi, I am worried that in the evenings my blood pressure rises. It may or may not be very high but it keeps me from getting enough sleep. It ranges from 130/85 to above 140/90. During the day it is much lower, mostly below 120/80. Is this something that I should worry about? I have put on about 5 pounds recently which i am trying to lose and I am thinking this may have something to do with it." -86571,How long will it take to reduce bilirubin level after starting medication?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have elevated SGOT and SGPT. Elevation of liver enzymes are seen in liver damage. It can be due to hepatitis, alcohol, drugs, toxin or fatty change. You should go for ultrasound abdomen and complete liver function test. Then you should take treatment accordingly. You also have low calcium and vitamin D. You should take vitamin D supplements. Lumia 60K can be taken for that. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I have a high calcium level in my blood work and have had low vitamin D pth levels are normal range and my liver enzymes came back high and the following week I had a high potassium level I have felt ill for a year and all I have gotten is more blood work. -245415,Suggest home remedies to reduce abdominal fat,"Yes it is possible to regain your lost hair only if r dedicated and willing to spend money.Chances are more that you regain your hair because you are young. Search a Good and Honest Ayurvedic physician around your area who practices Authentic Ayurved with Panchakarma.Firstly, take cleaning therapy called Vaman .Then Nasya for 21 days, simultaneously Shirolep for same period.only Then start internal Ayurvedic medicines and Oil applications.I can assure you, if you follow above things, which will tk around 2 months, 3rd month onwards you will see regeneration of few hairs . Continue the treatment along with Rasayan Chikitsa for a year.Regards,Dr. Prasad Parabnavjeevan. ayu@gmail.com ","Sir ,I am vikas,i am 23 years old.from last two year i hair falling and still falling.eactualy i have a very few hair in front.Is there any possibility to again dense neturaly and how much time it will take.suggest some best doctor in north-east resigon." -160955,Suggest treatment for severe swelling in leg,Hi...Sorry to hear about your ankle sprain...I would like to suggest you ...To do lot of icing frequently...once in every 2 for 15 mins...Gently knead over the leg muscles...calf and outside of ankle...Keep your keg compressed with compression bandage...Keep your keg elevated...If you have any pain medication prescribed to you earlier you can have them...otherwise keep icing...Take rest...Hope this is helpful for you...Kindly revert back in case you need any further clarification.... ,"I am only 12 years old and I fell in gym class today. My ankle hurts really badly now and I think I need to get it checked out but, my parents won't let me. They told me to ice it and said that I will be fine. When I tried to walk on it, I was almost in tears." -231036,Suggest treatment for severe case of cellulitis on testicles,HelloThanks for query.You have not mentioned about your sexual history whether this started after having unprotected sex.The infection in penis can be due to STD or bacterial or fungal infection ..Consult qualified Urologist for clinical assessment .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Dr.Patil. ,"Hi, I have penis infection from last one week but i have not take it seriously, just apply the betadine oilment on it but still it was not recovered. Could you pls sujest to whom I consult & how can I get speddy recovery from this. Regards, Saju Babu" -1902,How to prevent creatinine rise?,Hi. Please attach all your CT reports and your blood profile for my best opinion. Thanks. Revert back with the reports to a nephrologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/nephrologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 74 year old male. For the past two years I am house-ridden, but not bedridden yet. I feel tired after walking a mere half a kilometer. I walk with the help of a walking stick, because I lose balance while walking. Sometimes I feel orthostatic hypotension. I consulted a cardiologist, a pulmonologist, an endocrinologist and a urologist. Cardiologist took an ECG and an echocardiogram. He ruled out heart trouble even though I had undergone aortic valve replacement six years back. Pulmonologist asked me to take a thoracic CT scan and did not find any significant malignancy of the lungs. Urologist, who 10 years ago diagnosed me having GU AFB and cured me with a six month course of AFB treatment, ruled out recurrence of AFB in GU area. Endocrinologist prescribed various tests like serum cortisol test, thyroid test, ACTH test and ruled out Addison’s or Cushing’s disease. Last week, when I was going through those records, I read in the thoracic CT scan report that my right adrenal gland has hyperplasia. On the internet, I found that hyperplasia means growth of additional cells. Since the previous CT scan was one and a half years old, I decided to have another CT scan of abdomen to find out the condition of my right adrenal gland hyperplasia. I knew that I cannot have an MRI scan as I had a replaced aortic valve.  The radiologist had my serum creatinine tested before administering me with the liquid necessary for contrast. The new CT scan report appeared to me as a death sentence. The report did not find any change in adrenal hyperplasia. But, the report of my kidneys appeared to be concerned. I consulted a nephrologist in a renowned leading hospital in my area. He did not prescribe any treatment for me at all. He even chastised me for taking a CT scan telling me about the radiation effect of the scan and effect on kidneys of the contrast liquid. He asked me to come back after six months. After thinking about it for the past one week I have come to the conclusion that the honorable doctor decided that my kidney condition is terminal and it is futile to prescribe anything. As I spend lots of time surfing on the internet I had a whim of having a second opinion online." -90368,Taking Ursocol for high levels of bilirubin. Swollen feet,"Hello, Generally high levels of SGOT AND SGPT are not very dangerous and can be found in people with no obvious reasons. However in utour case it appears that cause for your high liver enzymes are high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Alypthough tje most important cause or such n abnormality is consumprption of alcohol but since you don't consume alcohol ,the reason seems to be due to bad life style like obesity or incresed consumtion of sweets and deep fried foods along with consumtion of junk foods, Treatment lies in avoiding junk foods,sweets and deep fried foods and reduction of calories. The best treatment is exercise,exercise and exercise only. Take statins,avoid junk foods and do regular aerobic exercises. You shall be all right in next 6 months. Thanks ","sir, I am 37 years old my wieght is 140lbs and my height is 5 1 . I took my blood test last week and the reuslts where high. My SGPT is 125.6, SGOT is 74.9 triglycerides 297. Total Cholesterol is 249.6, HDL cholesterol 44.08, LDL cholesterol is 146.12. I dont drink alcohol and i took duphaston and clomid last Nov. Please tell me what to do to lower my result. Thank you!" -96410,What does lump with pain and swelling on foot indicate?,"Hi, I suggest you get it examined by your Doctor or a Surgeon. It would be difficult to comment without examining you. It could be a lipoma or an Abscess. But you would have had pain if it was an abscess. All the more reason that you should consult a Doctor to know what it is. Do not worry. They would be able to tell easily or maybe a small test like an FNAC might be required in which they insert a small needle into the lump to see what is inside. All the best.Take care,Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. ",just returned from getting a massage. she advised me i had a large lump left side of back that was hot to touch. She asked if it hurt. i advised didn t feel anything as she massaged. i felt it while lying on stomach...was large soft mass and hot to touch -2341,Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide." -59567,Is enterococcus faecalis transmitted through sexual intercourse?,"Hello, Shingles, or herpes zoster, is contagious, and in your case, in which your immune system is compromised, I would recommend avoiding being around her while she is having active lesions. As soon as the shingles rash has resolved, it would be safe to be around her. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician ",My sister in law just found out she has shingles and I’m invited over for dinner tomorrow at her house but I have cancer and just finished my 5 th and final chemo last week and am doing internal radiation this week. Is it safe to be around here while I’m doing treatments ? -134598,Bronchial issues and allergies. Can telmisartan be harmful?,"HiIt seems that she is having trouble digesting the milk or milk products. Lactose intolerance can produce abdominal pain, loose motions and bloating. She may be investigated with abdominal USG to rule out other causes of abdominal pain. To rule out lactose intolerance she may take a trial of eliminating it from diet. Breath test can be taken too.Dr Vaishalee ","I have a 3yo daughter I suspect she has food allergies, I have been able to relate her bad behavior to the consumption of dairy products. It is vey difficult to keep all dairy products away from her an maintain a balanced diet, while cooking for the family. however just any dairy product leads p to a total melt down, kicking , crying, disobeying, ending with ""I want to be a good girl, Mommy. I am a sad, sad baby"" direct quote. Am I crazy, my pediatrician does not see the connection, or even the problem!!" -151735,Suggest remedy for pain in knee,"Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The lump is related to an injury. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation .I also suggest using cold compres for local application. The lump will gradually disappear. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician ",I hit the inside of myleg below my knee really hard on my desk drawer Wednesday. I notice last night an area on the indside of my leg below my and was really sore and I felt a lump the size of a pea. My knee leg was really sore this evening so I changed clothes and look at it. Now my leg has a hot red area about the size of a quarter that is swollen and tender. -73301,Is the sperm count normal?,"Hi,I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) You need to get your semen analysis done.2) Your wife needs to get HSG test done.Let me know if you have anymore questions.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol ","My husband and I have been ttc for 3 years. I am 25 years old, I don't drink or smoke(neither does he), I am 5'7 and 175lbs....I have regular periods but they are very painful each month. I'm not sure what other info you could use to determine it...We have sex on my peak days and Ive never once conceived. I seem to have the perfect outlines for a person ttc but I have no luck. Any advice? Thank you!" -34783,What are the possibilities for me to get pregnant?,"Hi, I understand your concern. Ova shield has Clomiphene ,a drug that stimulates ovulation. You are married.having regular unprotected sex.... so there is chance of conception/ it can be due to PCOD too. You can go for pregnancy test in beginning of July. In case it's +ve well & good.. otherwise you should go for treatment of PCOD & then plan for pregnancy. Thanks. ","Hi doctor i am suffering out of PCOD, my doctor adviced me to take Ovaa shield from my last periods dated 23rd may. i got married 8 months ago. trying to concieve. this month i did not got my periods. supposed to get my mensus on 23rd june. can i go for pregnency test. is there any possibilities for me to get pregnent." -19641,My heart suddenly starts beating fast but reports are normal. Can you help?,"Hello. This can be cardiac arrhythmia like PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Usually, ECG is normal as it is usually done between the episodes. ECG done during episodes will show abnormality. It is better if you can upload your ECG and echo reports for an opinion. Is there any stress or anxiety associated with or prior to the increase in heart rate. Until the time your evaluation is complete, you can continue Concor (Bisoprolol). If none of the above is successful then last option is an electrophysiological study which is an invasive test which can diagnose and treat the arrhythmia permanently in most of the cases. Hope this helps you and get back with some more information. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist ","Hello doctor,My heart suddenly starts beating very fast from the last three years. My echo and ECG are always normal. Nowadays, I can feel the chest pain and some kind of picking in my right arm. My thyroid test is also normal. I do not know what to do. Doctors here do not know what my actual problem is. Can you please help me?" -25360,What is the possibility of HIV from a girl with no noticeable health issues?,Hello. I have noted your concern. I would say that you have a very low risk of HIV due to unprotected oral sex. Unprotected oral sex is still less of a risk as compared to unprotected vaginal or anal sex but the risk is not zero with oral sex. Protected vaginal sex is safe and a skin cut on the finger that is not freshly bleeding is not a risk. A cut that is a few hours old is self-sealing. As far as your symptoms are concerned they are non-specific and partly due to anxiety. Anyways you should take an antigen/antibody HIV screening test (P24Ag and anti-HIV antibody test) at four weeks and at six weeks for a conclusive result. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ,"Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old unmarried man. I recently had sex with a girl whom I met through an online dating site. It happened one week ago. I knew her from the last three months and had very good communication with her. She said to be working in a good company. We went out one day and had sex. I used a condom while doing it. But during that time I had a cut in my hand and I had once put my finger in her vagina and also the used condom. I also happened to put my tongue in her vagina. The girl is in good health and I even asked her twice if she is HIV positive but she told she is not. I had this anxiety in my mind. I searched the online sites for the early signs and found that I a had little back pain and numbness and throat is feeling little strange. I have little dizziness sometimes. When I am trying to sleep I am shaking from the inside and not able to sleep. It is just seven days since I had sex. I am too scared and not sure what to do. Yesterday, I was feeling a little bad today it is little better for me, but my hands shake a little. Do you think it is possible that I have any symptoms of HIV? Should I look for a common symptom? As I said before the girl is just fine, no noticeable health issues. Do you still think it is possible for me to get HIV from her? What step should I take now?" -51708,Do pneumonia and COPD cause congestive heart failure?,Do you have other ailments at present? As per your case a more detailed evaluation is required before labelling it as a psychological issue therefore it is advised that you consult your general physician to examine you before reffering tota psychiatrist ,"Over the last couple nights when I go to bed, I have been experiencing a faster heart rate, difficulty swallowing, even just cold water, pain in my right bicep and triceps, almost hard to catch my breath even with my cpap on. Almost like the claustrophobic reaction I haven t had in many months, but worse any thoughts?" -97707,What does a lump on ankle indicate?,"Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of a lateral-of-knee lump, I would come up with only one and one possibility that is varicose veins or bursa! Nothing to worry about this and try not to get infected there!I suggest you to go for an FNAC test/USG dppler of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. ",I have a lump on the outer side of my knee that comes and goes. It seems like it appears when I am on my feet for long periods of time or I do a lot of climbing. I did a lot of snow shoveling today and now its back and is somewhat painful. What could be the cause of this? -203179,What causes sudden imbalance when walking in a child?,"Hi...I went through the history points you have provided - I was expecting that there should have been a history of cow's milk and formula feed (this too contains cow's milk protein) given to the baby. I feel that your baby is having cow's milk protein allergy. Unusually babies grow out of this sort of allergy by 1 year of age. My suggestions for you - 1. Mother should go off cow's milk protein completely. This means that you should avoid consumption of anything and everything related to cow's milk - like - milk/ curds/ ghee/ butter milk/ chocolates/ biscuits/ ice creams etc. Even while buying commercial food products, you need to see the ingredients and if they contain milk - do not consume them.2. Feed you baby only exclusive breast feeds till 6 months of age and then start rice based feeds. 3. If this is followed scrupulously - the baby will stop having diarrhoea in another 3-4 days and then start gaining weight too.4. If you feel your feeds alone are inadequate for the baby, then Zerolac is the only option till 6 months age. I request you to keep me posted about the recovery of the baby and follow of the case.Regards – Dr. Sumanth ",My son has had sandy stools for about 6 to 8 months now and for the last week he has been all tore up in his belly. Very runny poops. But not diarrhea. He has a little bit of mucous blood and grainy and green in color right now. He is eating totally fine. What do you think is going on with him? -220703,"Child having swollen gums, tender to touch. Is he teething?","Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Bad breath can be because of several reasons, Poor oral hygiene , deposition of plague and calculus, periodontal infections , tongue coating , xerostomia, faulty restorations retaining food and bacteria , oral pathologic conditions , mouth breathing habit , use of certain medications fasting , starvation , foods like garlic , onion Diseases of GIT, GERD ,Nasal infections like rhinitis , Pulmonary infections like bronchitis Systemic conditions like diabetes , dehydration, fever. I would suggest you to get a complete checkup done. Visit to a Dentist , get complete mouth scaling and polishing done . use chlorhexidine mouthwash gargles twice daily . Drink lots of water. Maintain a good oral hygiene . Hope this helps out. Regards.... ","Hi, Recently I am suffering from having a bad breath. My dentist told me my teeth are fine and that my bad breath is probably caused by my stomach acid. A chinese doctor/acupuncturist also told me that I have a bad breath, due to my stomach is not working properly. I have noticed I have a bad breath, dry mouth and a white tongue after I have not talked for a while or after enjoyed my meal. Now I am really worried and start to link everything with my stomach, because last year I have had a stomach reflux . Additional information is that I do not smoke any tobaco, have a skinny body and I am only 22." -212746,What causes jaw pain when chewing?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.Understanding concern about your health.As your two tooth had beenn pulled and you feeling senstivity or tenderness in area around those tooth, need not to worry about it. Its nothing serious, the space around the tooth from where two teeth have been extracted is empty now and it causes deposition of bacteria, food particles. These bacteria keep on accumulating and improper brushing in that area builds them up which causes senstivity, itchiness in that area and that is the reason your tounge keeps on going in that area due to pressure built due to bacterial deposition. Hard bump on the roof could be because of any sharp tooth in lower arch which keeps on irritating upper arch as this is very common occurence after extraction.What you need to do is maintain proper hygiene of your oral cavity. Brush atleast twice a day. Use flossing interdentally to remove debris.Visit your nearby dentist for cleaning of your teeth. Get the sharpened edges trimmed. Apply dologel in the sharp bump area it will go away.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get well soon.Best wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ",hi I had two teeth that where bad and pulled out in beginning of march all healed nice no problems. but now one tooth near the one pulled is itchy really bad plus i have a bump on roof of mouth it's getting very irritating i have to itchy tooth with my tongue and hurts a little whats is causing it? and why do i have a bump on top roof of mouth it's sore is that maybe a bone left from other tooth's that where pulled? -172213,What causes eye floaters while treating a vitreous hemorrhage in the eye?,"Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Possibility of migraine headache is likely. Get examined by a neurologist. Requirement of brain imaging depends upon examination and additional symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Neeraj Kumar ",I am 40 years old. For the last two months this has happened to me about 5-6 times and it only lasts for about 10 seconds or so. All of a sudden from my neck to the top of my head I get a very hot feeling. It s like my face gets very hot feeling but not really to the touch. I get a little light headed. -211601,What causes runny brown nasal discharge after a root canal treatment?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms can be due to side effect of medication that you must be probably given post extraction like antibiotics and painkillers that are causing side effects. So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room or your Dentist and get checked. If it is due to any medicine then the medicines can be changed and gradually you will start feeling better. For now take light diet and rest sufficiently. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"I had upper molar extracted one week agoFeeling ill, nauseous, chills yet temperature normal, weak...Went for follow up Friday dentist said everything looking good.Why do I feel so terrible?" -246013,Is there any natural or home remedy to stunt hair growth on the face ?,It is not any problem The human body continues the formation of sperms in males throughout the life It is just the process of body that if you dont have intercourse or do masturbation the body releases the spermatic fluid now and then and it is totally harmless ,"when I sleep at night, regularly sperm comes from my penis...why it come? and how can it will solve?" -77632,Suggest treatment for ANCA positive vasculitis and pulmorenal syndrome,Probably you are suffering from obstruction in ureter. cause for obstruction could be stone stricture or compression from outside. You should undergo CT scan for further management. But mostly your condition is curable . all the best. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. ,"THE RESULT KUB ULTTRASOUND: The kidney are normal in size and echotexture, with good cortico-medullary defferentation. the right kidney measure 10.5 x 4.9 cm, with a cortical thickness of 1.3 cm. the left kidney measure 11.5 x 4.9 cm, with a cortical thickness of 1.1 cm there is moderate dilatation of the left pelvocalyceal system and visualized left proximal ureter. The right pelvocalyceal structure are intact, there is small exophytic cyst in the inferior pole of the right kidney measure 2.62 cm in diameter. No lithiases or solid masss demonstrated. the right ureter is not dilated. The urinary bladder is minimally-filled with no intraluminal echoes. Prevoid urine volume: 10cc IMPRESSION: MODERATE URETEROPELVOCALIECTASIA, LEFT - SUGGEST CT STONOGRAM SMALL RENAL CORTICAL CYST, RIGHT KIDNEY What is the possible treatment to cure my blood in urine?" -56852,"Any suggestion for 88/70 BP, 105 pulse rate, 67 blood sugar?","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are fluctuating blood pressure readings. But consistent part is high diastolic blood pressure (100mmHg). And this is something, we should definitely treat. You are also having disturbances in sleep, increased urination, chest discomfort etc. All these can be seen in hypertension. You should also rule of diabetes and dyslipidemia because fluctuating blood pressure is associated with these Co morbidities. So you definitely consult doctor, get done reports for diabetes and dyslipidemia and start treatment accordingly. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","My bp goes up n down lately, from 140/100 to 200/100 n i cant sleep, urinate a lot every now n then, burning sensation in my chest n headache. I was just discharged from hospital today after 3 days rest. My xray n ct scan showed alright. They just give me pain killer for my headache n ii'm seeing the doctor again tomorow. Only then they know whether i shoul be on medication or not.. I cant sleep tonight. Please help. Whether i shoul go back to the hospital right now for bp monitoring?. Tq." -69322,Can chicken pox relapse a third time?,"hello,there are high chances of you all developing lung symptoms due to it,do clean it.keep the surrounding clean,things will go better ","my mothers old house has mold in the wall, I moved back home recently for a few months and have developed a cough that wont go away.i am on antibiotics for a lung infection,but it seems I cant quit coughing! it makes my head constantly ache and im miserable! do you think I was exsposed to black mold? my sisters been sick with phnemonia last month, but still coughing a lot! what do you think?" -120482,"What does stomach pain after hysterectomy, appendix and gallbladder removal indicate?","Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Although your stomach problem might not be related to the delay in your periods, I would advise you to go for a serum HCG and an ultrasound abdomen if need be to rule out pregnancy in case you are sexually active. Your stomach problem might be due to some kind of intestinal infection which could come by eating outside which you should avoid if you do. If I were your doctor, I would get your stool test done for ova and cyst, and treat the infection which would relieve you. In case of no relief, I would refer you to a gastro enterologist for a possible endoscopic evaluation of your intestines.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ",I have been having stomach pains every time I eat something when it happens I don't necessarily have to use the restroom but most times I do and also recently I've notice that my poop has been green. Also my period is about 16 days late if that has anything to do with wrong with me. -70696,Diagnosed with staph infection on legs,"Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.First of all we need to find out why the oral thrush is there?is it because of candida infection?Usually such severe oral thrush occurs in cases of Immuno suppressed status.I would suggest you to get his following investigations done:1. HIV2. HbSAg, Anti HCV Antibody.3. Upper GI Endoscopy4. Fasting Blood Sugar.Review with the reports.This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.Stay Healthy.Dr Anshul Varshney, MD ","Friend of mine has been diagnose will oral trush and was given antibiotics, mouthwash, and some lozenges to sucked on. And it has been 3 weeks and he still has thrush in his tongue. Is there any chance you could tell why it hasn't cleared yet?...... Just concern" -130014,Is lactose intolerance or dairy allergy hereditary or due to travel?,"When your doctors have not found anything serious, we should respect them.However, in Ayurveda you have a solution. Find some medicines which are commonly available in India but elsewhere try to find it. AYURVEDIC1. Sitopaladi chooran 1 tsp and Shubra bh 250 mg + Tankan bhasm 250 mg may be mixed in a tsp of honey and licked twice or thrice a day. When blood stops, stop adding Shubhra bhasm and continue other two.2. Vyoshadi vati and MARICHYADI vati : suck by keeping in mouth every 3-4 hrs or more. Together or alternatively.3. Gargles with turmeric powder in warm water.4. If you can syrup M.Vasaco from Govt. of India's M/s IMPCL, Ramnagar too, it will be a boon to you.This is said to make voice like that of Cuckoo. Try it. No side effects. It's a general tonic too. ","Hi I am 20 years old, female, and I have been coughing up blood at least once a month for about a year. I have seen many doctors however, they said I have asthma and gave me an inhalor, but my symptoms are not being treated. They diagnosed me with asthma almost two years ago. I have had x-rays, ekg's, blood/urine tests. They said they didn't find anything and sent me home. I'm still coughing deeply. Now I'm getting dizzy spells almost everyday. I eat and drink right. My chest hurts. And little amounts of blood appear. I am a musician and I can not sing without coughing up blood afterwards. What do you suppose it is? Do you think it is serious?" -217018,Suggest treatment for lower wisdom teeth removal,HiThanks for writing in.Place tea bag on that area for half an hour & if bleeding still persists then repeat the process again.Try to take cold food stuff whole day & avoid spitting.If problem persists consult dentist.RegardsDr. Neha Sumra ,yes pls i got 2 back teeth extracted 14 hrs ago seemed to have gone well however continued to bleed off and on and all of a sudden within a period of 10-15 minutes a huge clot the size of my thumb appeared and i am not sure what to do should i put gauze on it /it is still bleeding -64837,Suggest treatment for painful swelling of gums and blisters in mouth,"HiThanks for posting your query.I appreciate your concern for the swollen bruise.Since you had recently injected Meth in the vein of the left arm, so the swollen bruise appears to be an ""injection abscess"" that has developed due to infection while taking Meth in the left arm's vein.You are advised to visit a doctor/surgeon for proper evaluation and may be you need an incision and drainage of the abscess.Hope this answers your query. ",I waz injecting meth into a vein in my left arm. On the inside bicep when it explode i think because i didnt tame off the turnacate fast enough now its got a swollen bruise the size of a softball and i think itz getting a little worse haz only been twentyfour hours should i vo to my doctors. -161562,Suggest treatment for joint pain,"Hi,It is hamstring (muscle on the back of thigh) tendon injury (strain). You need to get it evaluated from an MRI. Also need to avoid any movement that causes pain. Again application of hot packs will help you. Kinesiology taping from a physiotherapist will be good.Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks,Dr. Jenis Bhalavat ",I did the splits in dance class warm up on the leg i can do best and heard i cracking tearing almost popping sound in the back of my thigh and it hurt badly. Almost like cramp. But now almost a month later I cannot do splits without it hurting me badly after and it hurts to stretch. Does anyone know what I've done or how to treat it? -190768,"Suffering from Non Hodgkins Lymphoma on terminal illeum, operated. How PET scan will help?","Hi, The symptoms are end stage. We cannot predict the time for the last breath. I think you should be with your father during his last days. Give him emotional support, recollect days you spent with him. Promise him that you lead life keep up his name and honor. If he is building fluid in all the parts of the body where soon his lungs and heart stop to function. How long will it take is very difficult. ",Mt father was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma in Dec. We know the end is near. His lungs are filling us with the cancer and his breathing has gotten very difficult. he also is in a lot of pain. A couple weeks ago his feet and ankles started to really swell. The swelling is now in his hands and fluid is building up in his body. Any indication of how much time this means we have with him. I live 4 hours away and need to know if I should go home NOW. thank you -173302,What causes cold rush in right side radiating to back of head?,Hello sir/ ma'am.. I am Neurologist. your history suggestive that your mom had seizure/Fit attack. I think it's first attack so you didn't k ow about it. But any cause of sudden unconsciousness we should evaluate with MRI Brain and EEG and some routine blood test please go through routine work up of seizure..Thank you. ,My mom is 91 and I took her to her pcp yesterday. The tech tried to take her blood pressure 3 times with no results. Shortly my mom s head dropped and she became unresponsive. Her eyes were somewhat open and her mouth was open and she began to drool. This lasted for a minute or more before I grabbed a wet cloth and put it to her forehead and wiped her face and mouth and also began to fan her with another moist cloth. She slowly came back to life by first yawning a few times before she was able to raise her head and become responsive. What happened here? Thank you -219258,Painful gums especially in the morning. What could be causing this?,"Hi,From history it seems that you had an abscess formation after removal of teeth and now as one stitch is gone leading to pus drained out giving rise reducing swelling, pain etc.Go for one antibiotic medicine course.Do anti septic gargles daily.Within few days wound will be healed up.Ok and take care. ",hi i had my wisdom tooth removed one week ago and since than my cheek was swollen and i have had muscle pain. Today when i was brushing my teeth one of stitches fell out even i did not touch the area.the swelling went away right away and it does not hurt anymore but i can see some yellowish liquid coming out. what does that mean? -181304,Diagnosed with total body neuropathy. Done with blood work. Having no strength in leg. Treatment?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Your symptoms could either be related to seizure medications or due to an unrelated problem. Certain medications such as phenytoin and carbamazepine may cause dizziness and imbalance. Sometimes, it can be an unrelated problem in the brain or an ENT problem.Please discuss these with your neurologist.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com ",hi my name is donny i been having seizures sence i have been i am 9 months of age and now 37 i have been feeling dizzy and liteheaded for the past 3 months and walk stright looks like i been drinking but i have not doing that and got to fight to walk on the side walks also also falling and having to hold on to the walls in my house also i am only taking meds for seizures only from dr. oqumiemei -87315,Suggest treatment for an enlarged spleen problem,"HelloRaised SGPT is most likely not related to eating high uric acid foods.Increased SGPT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.You may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,viral markers,ANA factors,ultrasound of abdomen.I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.You may need to take more medicines after complete investigations.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan ",i have a SGPT level of 262 which is very abnormal in my case. I rarely drink alcohol and I have continuously maintained a normal level of these tests for years until last week. I can recall eating high uric acid foods approximately 10 days prior my lab test. Did this have any effect on the lab results? -180440,"Pain in upper back to buttocks, lack of fluid in spine. What is the solution?","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Symptoms are suggestive of a minor brain stroke affecting the speech area in the left side of brain.Please take him to ER, as he could be a candidate for thrombolytic therapy, which can be done only within the first few hours after stroke. Also, starting aspirin and statins would be able to prevent a major brain stroke. So, take him to a place where a neurologist is available.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist ",My husband woke up from napping when I called him for dinner about 20 min. ago. He came to the table and his speech was garbled for a few minutes (about 5). His speech is now clearing up but he pointed to his head and stated that something diidn't feel right.What should I do. I can take him to the emergency rroom if you suggest. -180474,"Fainted with nausea, was unconscious. Tingling in right arm, fingers. Vasovagal syncope ?","Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Muscle twitches can happen for lots of reasons, like stress, too much caffeine, a poor diet, exercise or as a side effect of some medications.Although most twitches go away in a few days and are nothing to worry about, some twitches can be caused by nerve problems or other medical conditions. Getting enough sleep, avoiding too much caffeine, and eating healthy foods (like lots of fruits and vegetables), can help prevent some muscle twitches. You should consult a doctor if • you have a twitch that doesn't go away• you notice weakness, tingling, or numbness in the area where you get muscle twitches• it looks like the muscle is getting smallerHope this information is helpful. Good day ","Hi Dr.Samuel, my name is Steve. I'm 21 years old this year. Currently, i'm a college student. I'm not a very active man. A few days ago, my facial muscle near the chin area start to twitch involuntarily. By then it have started to get a bit heavier day by day. I have done some online research and i wonder if i have atypical hemifacial spasm and if it can goes away by itself or do i need to see a doctor? I really look forward for your suggestions. Thank you" -196453,What causes acute cough with fever every year?,"Episode of hematuria, which usually starts within a day or two of upper respiratory tract infection like tonsillitis may be seen in disease called IgA nephropathy.Though other more common cause of hematuria (blood in urine) are urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bleeding disorders etc.Ask your doctor for investigations like urine examination, USG abdomen, KFT, CRAP, ESR etc.to confirm diagnosis. ","Hi, My 5 year old daughter has blood in her urine. This has been happening throughout the day. I have been to hospital with her and have provided the doctor with a urine sample which will be tested and back with my local GP on Wednesday. I am just beside myself with worry. The GP said in most cases it would be a urine infection. The waiting is distressing. She is very pale and off her food and also has tonsilitus. Please can you offer any advice on what this may be or what to ask the gp to further investigate? Best regards, Julie." -24316,Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.,"Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner ","Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect." -29145,Can masturbation affect the complete blood result?,Hi. For further information consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician ,"Hi doctor, I was about to get a complete blood test done to check certain parameters. I have attached herein the screen shot of the parameters. I wanted to know if I have masturbated before 36 hours of these tests then would the results be adversely affected? If so, how many hours should lapse after I last masturbate to get these tests done?" -227142,What causes cracks and itchy sores on the genital regions?,"Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Causes for erectile dysfunction widely vary. It is due to psychological, neurological or lifestyle issues or side effects to some other drugs. Most common cause is anxiety or stress. Other causes diabetes, STDS, spinal injuries, hypogonadism and drugs like anti depressants. Multiple sclerosis patients also develop this problem. Avoid risk factors like Avoid smoking and alcohol. Regular exercise Reduce over weight Green leafy vegetables. Consult your doctor for further treatment. ","I 38 years old, 5 foot 8 inch, and 190lbs. I am having periods of times where I cannot sustain an erection. I noticed one week everything is fine and I wake up with an erection in the morning. The next week I do not wake up with an erection. I notice I do not have much of a sex drive and have trouble sustaining an erection." -202012,What causes small scab with red ring after getting an insect bite?,"HiThe spreading skin lesions in this age can be due to various reasons such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, impetigo, psoriasis etc. I would recommend you to visit a dermatologist for proper clinical examination and definitive treatment accordingly.Take care ","My nephew 1 year old sufferring from a skin disease spreading all over the body where the body part is in contact with the previous wound.we have consulted a doctor .he pescribed some syrup azithromycin,ibuprofen 7 days already gone but no improvement.it is still speading." -105933,Why is Hapi tablet prescribed for ABPA?,"Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* Anginal pain can happen at this age .* But still I consider to be more in relation to Anemia rather than cardiac origin. It is your body`s low immunity to handle certain level stress due to low Hemoglobin level .* Correct your Anemia with proper medicines, high iron containing diet like green leafy vegetables, cereals , beet root , jaggery etc. & if it is resolved that means it was not cardiac.Hope this clears your doubt Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you.Wishing you healthy life ahead.Welcome for any further query.Regards dear take care. ","Hello,I am 38 yrs. old ang weighs 60 Kg and anaemic. I am having pain in my chest for last few days. It happens only when I am climbing stairs or walking or lifting heavy object. It lasts for 2-3 minutes. Sometimes it spreads on my left shoulder and arm. I went to GP and she said it can be muscle pain but she gave glycerol trinitrate spray and said that i will be referred to the hospital for ECG etc. Later on she called and said that as I am under 40, hospital has not accepted my reference. I used the spray and it helped me. Can angina pain happen at this age?" -208473,Suggest treatment for recurring phimosis,Hi...giving lactitol is not advisable for constipation at this age. You can give him some warm water and he will definitely pass. Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"hello doctor. my son just 70 days old and he is suffering in constipation from last 7 days and this is the second time it is happen.his dr. prescribe him latitol monohydrate syrup.is it safe for my son?kindly advice.regards, ashish debnath kolkata" -38840,How can I get rid of acne as my face is full of red marks and it pains a lot ?,hi wash your face with good cleanser -avoid oily and spicy food -drink plenty of water a day -avoid stress and late night sleeping -apply clear gel over pimple twice a day -dont prick pimple ,"how do i get rid of acne asap? its red and paints alot, got marks on faces..please help me out with this." -45097,Suggest remedy for rashes on legs,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It could be Tinea cruris (Fungal infection). As your description is not enough for me to come to a final diagnosis. Do consult your dermatologist as treatment options differ for different rashes.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,"By boyfriend has a rash that started at his waist line and is slowly spreading. It s been 2 weeks since he first noticed the itchy bumps (which are pink and raised) and he s miserable. I ve researched common rashes online, but nothing seems to match his bumps. Please help!" -157772,Are numbness and soreness at the injury site a concern?,"Hello, Even though pain is not simulate the heart attack you have to confirm that it is not due to heart. Also left shoulder osteoarthritis or herpes zoster or left pleuracy or stroke may present like this. You have to get one ECG first if it is not realated to your heart then you can take pain killer medication and consult your orthopedician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist ","My husband has had tendonitis in his hands and elbows in the last couple of months. Today he s telling me his left shoulder hurts to about halfway across his chest and up into his throat, making the throat sore. He told me it s not the same as a heart attack - he s had 2 of those ... Any thoughts?" -29110,Please check my report and let me know if I am a diabetic.,Hi. For further information consult a general medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-medicine-physician ,"Hi doctor, Please check my report and advise if everything is normal or not." -246386,Suggest treatment for knee pain caused after an injury,"Hello, This is not the usual situation and a new serious pain or complication requires evaluation because something went wrong. The metal is not rejected. Germs can be in it and that essentially acts like rejection and mainly means it has to be removed for it to ever work. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist ",Hello I had hip replacement surgery feb 24 didn t have any side effects until last month since then I have had 2 blood clots that came to the suffice and now I can t walk without limping it hurts . The dr has taken 2 viles of yellow liquid and put me on anti bionics I go back wednesday but am afraid my body is rejecting it -119765,What causes pain in lower abdomen and chest?,"You can try these:1. Capsule Ganaton Total once daily 30 mins before food for a week2. Syrup. Ulgel 10 ml twice daily for a week3. Tablet. LIV-52 manufactured by Himalaya, Completely avoid alcohol and smoking if you do.Reduce Oily, Spicy food.Have lots of fruits and vegetables.Drink plenty of fluids, Green tea will be a good choice.Hope this should resolve your issue. If symptoms persist, Consult a gastroenterologist.TC ","I recently went to the MD for upper abdominal pain. Ultrasound was normal, but my labs came back with bilirubin 1.8 and neutrophils were elevated as well. I have also had elevated bilirubin in the past, but it came down with little intervention. I am concerned that there might be something chronic." -106041,"What causes swollen lymph nodes , nerve pain and shortness of breath?","Hello,go for usg abdomen and if required for CT abdomen also.Get done stool reports also to rule out infection.Get done chest xray also to rule out any infection in lungs. ","I have a friend in the hospital right now and the Dr.'s are baffled. He has severe pain under his rib cage, stomachache, diarrhea, severe head pain, 103 fever, and 1 eye is red and lazy. They are calling in an infectious disease dr. and a neurologist. They had thought diverticulitis or crohn's disease but I believe they ruled it out now." -135779,"Have asthma. Chest tightening, mucus in throat, gagging","Hi, you certainly got chronic sinusitis which has a more peculiar manner to be managed. I am afraid persistence of the pain might be an indication of other specific sinus X rays to exclude a sinus collection. Considering the fact you are on an atopic/asthmatic terrain, drugs like flixonase might have to be taken continuosly even up to two years at times. Antihistaminics, steroids and in case its a collection, a culture and sensitivity test to orient anti biotherapy might be useful. For the moment, you got to avoid any nasal congestion, use flixonase as prescribed and see your ENT specialist for a reevaluation. Delayed treatment could lead to spread of the germ, in case its a collection to near by structures like the brain and could cause meningitis, ethmoiditis which are serious. I would suggest you meet an ENT specialist for a reevaluation and discussion of an appropriate management plan, hope this helps, Luchuo, MD. ","Hi doctor I have suffered from chronic sinusitis for the past two years,which resulted in surgery one year ago,at the moment I have been prescribed an antibiotic and sudafed by my own GP and am currently useing flixenase, I am also an asthmatic from when I was very young and use all the proper medication to controll my asthma ,could you please help me with some advice as i am in pain at the moment and for the past seven days,I was at my own GP yesterday who in turn precribed all the above but to be quite honest doctor I feel that im getting nowhere,dont feel I need hospital attention,maybe you can give me alternative advice please.Thankyou Dolores" -168768,What causes pain when squeezing thumb?,"Hello,Sounds like you have a severe contusion to the area. The bruising is simply tracking of a small amount of blood from the injury site. Apply some heat and take ibuprofen if its painful. It will resolve 100%. Nothing to worry about.Dr Rawlinson ","I was hit on front side of shin with a. Softball, it swole up and now has decreased. I now have bruising on BACK side of leg opposite of place hit and on bottom of foot I have what looks to be broken blood vessels in foot. Is that normal to the injury?" -248097,What causes constant pain in both hands?,"Hi,Slip disc pain doesnt get relieved easily. You can try out physiotherapy and certain excercises along with that . Physiotherapy helps alot. You can also consult your doctor regarding options for a surgery and the safety and outcomes of it. Most people go for physiotherapy to decrease the intensity of pain along with pain reliever medications.Regards,Dr.Riyanka ","hello I have a repture dis between L4 and L5 the pain dr. has already given me two injections, but I am still having lots of leg spasms, it hurts my ankles when I walk after awhile a leg goes into a spasm, when I bend down to pick up something off the floor my hip hurts, so I put a boot on myself, is this what I need," -33899,Do hot flashes and diarrhea indicate pregnancy?,"Hi,If you have got your periods normally, there is no chance of getting pregnant. If periods are less as compared to previous menses, you should contact your doctor. Symptoms which you are telling can be menstrual symptoms also.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Khushboo Priya ","Hi..i had sex with my husband a week(3 times different days)before my period.he cum inside me..now ive got my period..its the third day today,i am feeling very nauseated,sick,getting hot and cold flushes and diarrhoea..is there any chance that I can be pregnant?" -181889,"Would Kepra, hydrocodone and Xanax cause aneurysm?","Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The first finding- hyperintensity in the subcortical white matter- could represent an ischemia (decreased blood flow to brain). Also, it is a common finding in migraine patients. The second finding represents a sinus infection. Both are minor findings and are not of any concern. However, I would advise you to discuss these findings with your doctor. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist ","Got results back of brain mri . Says there is a 3mm nodular focus of T2 and FLAIR hyperintensity within the subcortical white matter of the right frontal lobe also There is a modular focus of high T1 signal which lies along the anterior aspect of the clivus to the right of midline, cofluent with the posterior aspect of the right sphenoid sinus What does this mean?" -177639,Could burning sensation in legs be due to neurological problem?,"Start with conservative measures like physiotherapy, avoiding bending forward, lifting heavy weight. Try tab pregabaline and analgesics. Get your MRI LS spine done. If conservative measures fail or neuro deficit developed then you may need surgery. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me. ","I was told by a doctor that I had lower lumbar stenosis in the Er i was given naproxen and muscle relaxers. Now a month laterI was unable to walk without pain for a week. I have numbness in my leg, swelling in my ankle and pain off and on in my lower back. what are my treatment options" -82108,Had kidney infection. Stent placed and taking antibiotic. Noticed blood in urine. What's wrong?,"Hi Welcome back. This is a common problem in clinical practice. If the pain persists, muscle spasm is possible. Medicines to take care of that, pain reliever gel application and warm application with hot water bag should help. best regards DR GS ","Hi Sir/Ma m, I had a kidney stone last week , which is no more there now. But I am getting continuous pain in my left upper abdomen and back side. On consulting the Urologist again, he said that it is due to the swelling in kidney and urinal infection. I am taking the medicine Niftran 100 mg, but even after 1 week, I am getting the same pain. My CT scan shows no calculi at all. Can there be any other reason of this pain. Please suggest. Thanks, Sarika Rathore" -150005,Asplatic anemia. ATG treatment. Suggestion?,hithanks for your queryi can feel your concernsi advice you to consult your heamatologist and get her blood test done to see her counts.hope it helpsregardsdr.imran ,"My daughter had transfusions 2 weeks ago due to aplastic crisis following B19 virus. She has spherocytosis. She is well in herself but now has a very angry blotches on her face, back, back of knees and arms. Her eyes are bloodshot too. The GP is just putting it down to the tail end of the virus but the haematologists say this would not be the case. Would it be wise to take her back to the hospital to request another blood count as I have seen pictures on the internet of aplastic crisis patients that look just like my little girl. The rash is identical. Could this all be happening again?" -197600,What could the buttock lumps be?,"dear parent, this is most probably due to a fungal infection. you need to keep this area as clean and dry as possible. you should apply a zinc oxide cream together with an antifungal ointment 3 times daily for a whole week ","My 21 month old daughter has had diarrhea for 3 days. Very loose and acidic. Taking Pedialite. drinking and eating well today. My concern is now her labia majora are red and swollen, bilaterally. Could this be related to the diaper rash, or something else?" -249459,Is pregnancy possible despite taking Unwanted 72 after intercourse?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yamini is oral oestroprogestative combined pill. It is used for contraception. In case of PCOD it is used to put ovaries at rest and regulate cycle. The fertility will come immediately after stopping pill. You can try for baby after two months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ",My wife(21years) had a pcod on right ovary measuring 25×25 mm. Her gynocologist inject her hcg n told to intercourse during 3 days. But after 10 days c got periods. And after consulting doctor c prescribed to take yamini from tablets from third day of periods for 2 months And a question is.. is there chance of being pregnant or we can intercourse during these time..or will wait for 2 months.. we just need baby without any hassle. please suggest me the right way of treatment and safe pregnancy... -63391,What causes smelly discharge from scar site?,Hi!! According to your history you seem to have developed furuncle which is a bacterial infection. I recommend my patients to take oral antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs and apply topical antibiotic on the bumps. This will help in resolving the infection. ,"i have two ingrown hairs, well atleast thats what i think it was, they started off really small and swelled up pretty big, it hurts if i wear pants, or stand or even sit and i'm not to sure what to do, when i took a bath a yellowy puss started to come out if i squeezed it how do i get the bump to go down and get rid of this?" -167808,What causes pain in upper arms after workout?,"Hi,Thanks for your query.The symptoms that you are having are likely to be related to benign causes like electrolyte imbalance, iron,vitamin D and B 12 deficiency, etc. Most of the times these symptoms can be taken care of by taking electrolyte rich fluids, vit D and Methylcobalamin and iron supplements.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ",Im having pain in my bones. All the time but feels worse when im working or lifting anything. Especially in my arms and the lower halves of my legs. It s an achey pain. I would rate it as a 2 on a scale of 1 to 3. Its a recurring pain that comes and goes. Ive been dealing with it for a few years now. Ive been use using deep heat but it doesnt help as much as it used to. A few years a go I was told that I am deficient in vitamin D. -143256,Tylenol and Advil haven't helped with backache caused after partial hysterectomy. Are there different options?,"Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about the back pain and thirst. If you are so concerned about how much water you drink, I will suggest that you get tested for diabetes mellitus. A simple fasting blood sugar would be able to tell whether you are have this condition or not. Depending on the result, you may need to be investigated for other possible causes of exaggerated thirst. Do you also urinate more than usual? Are temperatures the same or hotter than usual?I hope you find this helpful. Thank you so much for using our services and please do feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. I wish you the best of health.Dr. Ditah, MD. ","Hi doctor! Lately I hurt my back so I went to a chiropractor and I felt worst but as the days went by I started feeling better, but I also noticed that I was very thirsty. I've never been dehydrated I drink enough water each day with all my meals so I don't know what's wrong with me. I'm really starting to worry from how thirsty I am, I even wake up at night to drink water, which had never happened before." -222837,What causes weight loss and cold sensation in the fingers and toes?,"Hello, Thanks for the query.Since patient has long standing diabetes and hypertension plus pain (as described), he needs to be treated with a semisynthetic narcotic drug like Oxycodone. Because routine non steroidal analgesics if used for long duration can lead to kidney damage. In diabetes as well as in hypertension kidney function is already affected. So in such situation Oxycodone is definitely a better choice. It does lead to physical dependence if used for a long time. However, if pain control has to be provided then that is the best alternative. Thanks ","My dad is diabetic, has hbp, fatty liver. He literally screams in pain off and on throughout the day, every day...for 2 years now. The doctor says there is nothing he can do except give him pain medication. He takes clonodine and his doctor gave him oxycodine, which he doesn't want to take because it is so addictive. What the heck can we do?" -61359,Suggest treatments for marelgia paresthetic on thigh,yes.To be on the safer side on unconformatory history.It is advised to have anti rabies vaccination. ,"hi Doctor, I'm harry of Philippines, last September 2013 i was scratched by our cat, i completed the Verorab vaccine last October 2013, last December 2013 I was bitten by a Dog again I took booster dose completed. Last week of January 2014 I was bitten by Dog again I took booster dose of Verorab again completed it Feb. 2, 2014. Now There was a rat in our house after few days when I walk up I feel itchy in my finger now after 3 days I saw a faded wound on my itchy finger, Now, my question is, assuming it was a bite of a Rat do i need to take again booster dose of Verorab? Please answer Me I feel Anxiety." -210848,What causes swelling on the eyebrow?,Hi...this seems to be a superficial fungal infection of the skin. I suggest you to consult your dermatologist and a mild steroid cream application topically for a week will help a lot.regards - Dr. Sumanth ,My 6 year old has a rash around his groin area.. its happened before and I thought his underwear was too tight and had him stop wearing it. Its a raised red area that he says itches. He has something similar under his armpits. I don t know if its chaffing/ dry skin or something more serious. Trying to figure out how I can treat it at home and help him. -235304,How can intrusive thoughts be controlled?,Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If she developed symptoms after the death of her brother and there were no symptoms prior to that then this is not due to hallucinations. This is due to severe grief reaction. This is not a symptoms of being mentally ill. She is under severe stress and under such situations its normal to see such altered behavior. You should take her to a psychiatrist. Low dose Clonazepam or Alprazolam can be used to relax her and in some days she will improve. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ,My best friends brother recently died i talked to her a few times aftter that today she told me that she has been seeing him sittimg around her in the room or crying i told her that it was her hallucinations and now she thinks she s mentally ill what do i do i sjould nt have told her that i was too blunt -80647,"Infection in lungs and stomach. Took tablet medclonic acid, effected motions. Undergone kidney transplantation","Dear Janice Thomas Your description suggests that your father is suffering from an acute inflammation in the kidneys. he can be loosing blood in the urine because the filters (glomeruli ) in the kidney have become leaky. It is important to know the cause and type of damage in the kidneys. Blood and urine tests can only suggest the possible problem. Only a kidney biopsy can give a clear picture on the extent and type of damage, which can help plan the exact treatment. Kidney biopsy is a fairly safe procedure in experienced hands, with minimal risk. Regards ",My fathers kidneys are shutting down his doc said his kidneys are at 16% and he keeps loosing blood. He s had two blood transfushions already and they don t know what can be causing his kidneys to decline.they want to put a needle into his kidneys to draw some tissue sample . How safe is that and why do you think he s loosing blood. He was just at 20% yesterday and today at 15. Please help me find some answers. -95036,Does lump under chin indicate blocked salivary gland?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have enlarged lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. It has no relation with your accident. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here Hi! I am recovering from whip lash and have noticed a lump on the left side of my neck by my gland. It is the side of the body to which I have had most pain after the accident as I was looking to right when a car went into the back of me. Do you think that the lump is a result of the accident?. Please advise a.s.a.p. Many thanks, Regards Louisa" -123415,Could hernia be the cause of pain in ribs while sneezing and coughing?,"Hi,You need to get an ultrasound of CT scan abdomen asap. The type of cyst that has ruptured needs to be identified. I suggest you see your doctor again and get tested. You may also need antibiotics. ","Hi, so I've had some weird things going on lately. I went to the GYNO a few weeks ago and found out a cyst ruptured and leaked fluid all over my abdomen. At least she said ""it looks like a cyst ruptured"" but I've had cysts rupture and it didn't hurt this time. So, that was a few weeks ago. But, about a week or so before that, I had a complete loss of apitite and now it comes and goes. I also have had bloating and pain in my abdomen for months now. Last night, right after intercourse, I got a sharp pain in my lower abdomen and I'm really bloated and it hasn't gone away at all. I'm still in a lot of pain. Any idea what it could be? No fever or nausea. Just bloating and severe pain." -5528,What to do for low sexual desire and premature ejaculation?,"Hello. I can understand your concerns. I have some suggestions for you which will help. Practice kegel's exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles. This will improve erection and time. Eat green vegetables as these act as natural antioxidants. Chocolates and almonds are known to increase sexual desire. Do not smoke or drink alcohol. Do not wear tight underpants. Engage more in foreplay. Drugs like Dapoxetine will help to increase the time of ejaculation. Anyhow, I would suggest you to go for semen analysis. Also, go for penile doppler to know the status of blood flow to the penis. Urine infection does not cause sexual dysfunction. Kindly revert back with the details of the investigations. ","Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. Recently I got married. I am facing problems in my sex life. I have done intercourse five times in the last 20 days. I found some difficulty in erection. For the last one week, my sex desire has gone. I am facing problems with my penis. Going back to history, for the last couple of years back I have encountered urine infection and due to which I suffered from fever. Subsequently, a few times due to urine infection I had a fever. Nowadays urine has occurred very frequently after consuming any liquid. Coming back to the problem of penis I have early ejaculation, lost of sexual desire, sperms are diluted and sometimes yellowish, crystal clear gel type substance are found in it." -9146,Can excessive masturbation cause loss of energy and depression?,Hi. For further information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. I have engaged in excessive masturbation over 10 years. Due to this, following are the side effects I am experiencing as of now. I have low physical and mental energy as well as lack of clarity in mind and lack of energy to work properly. I feel my breath is hot and there is an imbalance. My earlier stammering problem increased dramatically because of the above side effects. There is depression, lack of interest and enthusiasm. There is no sexual problem and not suffering from erectile dysfunction or other related problems. My immune system is very weak and I am suffering from frequent throat infection if not maintained proper hygiene. When I get throat infection, I feel as if my immune system would use all the energy in the body to fight the infection and above symptoms would increase dramatically. Without thinking that the above problems were due to masturbation, I have undergone many tests such as EEG, heart, vitamins, thyroid hormones, testosterone hormone, throat, sinus, etc., and there was no problem as per the reports. I tried vitamin B complex. Due to which there is slight improvement. I have also decided to abstain from masturbation until recovery. I request you to advice how to recover and gain back the mental energy?" -243043,"Delusions, memory loss after stopping Arip. Can we restart medication?","while you present with both anxiety and depression symptoms , you need to be rational in the way you take medication . you need to be on longer time on antidepressant whether its nexito or paroxetine (you may need a larger dose) , taking the drug on alternate day is not going to benefit you. along with these drugs you need to see a local psychiatrist for regular monitoring . and you also can ask him for cbt or other psychotherapy for anxiety and depression. also go for regular exercising and brisk walk . regularly check the B P so as to see if the rise was organic or just due to anxiety ","Hello doctor, Iam working in desret area in oman with single status. 3 months before i suffered from panic, vertigo, unbalacing, not able to eat & sleep well.So during vacation , doctor checked the pressure & found 180/120 { high BP}. so prescribed hyper tension reducing tablet {proprancial hydrocholoride and sleeping dose at night.Also all tests including CT scan, blood count, thyroid & every thing thing is normal. finally it was concluded and cleared during vacation. When I return back from my family without sleeping dose { clonotril 0.5mg} at night problem persist again. Now Iam taking paraxetine hydrochloride 12.5 mg for the past one week and still problem not cleared. How many days required to recover? Whether i am going in the right way? because four years before I suffered cevere vertigo & depression, That time I took nexito 10mg for one month in the alternative days and it was cleared." -141929,Do I need to consult doctor for the back pain?,"Hello, Thanks for your query.You might be suffering from Acute mechanical back pain.1. Hard bed rest for 2-3 days2. Take some muscle relaxants like myoril 8 mg, etc., along with pain killers like diclofenac 50mg. You can continue using volini spray.3. Hot water fomentation to back 2-3 times a day4. Physiotherapy - Interferential therapy (IFT) to your back will help you relieve the pain5. Avoid driving, leaning forward, sitting for prolonged time or lifting heavy weights. These activities can increase your back pain.Even after a week if your pain doesn't gets relieved, better to get yourself examined by an orthopaedician. He might ask you to take an Xray of your backI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care ","Hi. I am having acute back & leg pain. In the past over 20 yrs. I have had 7 back surgeries. The pain severe. If I move my right leg a certain I cannot stand the pain. It is the front of my leg. Not in the back of the leg. I am also having a lot of right hip pain, & once in awhile I also have it on the left side as well. Can you give me something to go in? I don t want more back surgeries so I have been putting it off. Also, when I am in bed & got turn over to one side or the other the pain is really bad & when I wake in the morning it takes me a long time to be able to walk normal. Any suggestions? Thank-you! Sharon Bare /" -57726,What causes increased heart beat and feeling of skipped heartbeat?,"Hello and welcome to HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.But dont worry.I'll try to explain you something and give you some advises.As you explain,my opinion as cardiologyst is that we are dealling whith a rhythm issue.You may feel increased heart rate and this pounding feeling for different reasons.It may be a simple tachycardia.It means that your heart beats over 100 for minute.Its normal range should be between 60-100 beat for minute. You may experience tachycardia for different reasons beginning from a simple emotional stres to different pathologys.You descript an iron deficiency long ago.Sometimes this iron deficiency may lead to anemia and this anemia can couse simple tachycardia.It is a compensatory mechanism of our body.You may experience palpitations becouse of extrasistoles.This are escapet beats originating from different parts of the heart.They may have a lot of couses.So,if I was your treating doctor I will recommend you to do some examinations like a simple blood analysis to look for possible anemia,your thyroid hormons to exclude a hyperthyroidism,electrocardiogram,echo cardiography and a holter monitoring to document your rhythm tendency.This for a simpme check up.At mean time avoid coffee and caffeine products becouse they rise your heart frequency.I hope I was helpful.Wish you good health. ","Hello, I am 31 year old female, 5'4"", and 154 lbs. My blood pressure is always normal and heart rate is normal when I do see my doctor. I have severe allergies and am on allergy shots every two weeks. The only regular meds I take are zyrtec and yaz. I work out two to four times a week. I usually just do cardio workouts. My heart rate usually stays within a good range and I recover well after my workout. This weekend, I did some traveling and found that walking up stairs (several flights), my heart was pounding so hard I felt my chest would explode and it was much harder for me to recover. I was breathing slow and deep, but do not feel that I was completely short of breath. I was told I had low iron in the past, but to just take over the counter iron supplement and eat more foods with iron. This horrible pounding and higher heart rate have me nervous. I also occationally feel like my heart his pounding harder (not faster), when sitting. Any suggestions on what is causing this pounding and increased heart rate when going up stairs?" -166214,What causes severe neck pain after disc replacement surgery in the neck?,"Hi.1. Usually the plate and screws need to be left for at least a year, minimum2. There can occur such complications and if your doctor thinks the screws need to be removed to allow better ossification then that should be the case, but I can only accurately comment after looking at your xray3. It again depends on the rate of healing, usually with physiotherapy and good and early rehabilitation we can avoid such swelling and undesired side effectsBest wishes. ","Dear Sir, Good Day, On 28 Jan,2014, my left leg ig injured near by thigh on road accedent by mini bus. after that i am admitted to Kolkata Hospital. The Kolkata hospital doing the necessary plastic Surgery and same time Orthopidic Dr. doing the bone joint by the help of nail and screw. My question is - ? 1. How much minimum time taken to join the bone. 2. Almost 4 months has been past, as per Orthopedic Dr advise I am taken the x-ray of the my bone. and as per x-ray and Orthopedic Dr advise growth is minimum and need to open the bottom screw from nail then growth is more. 3. my insured leg is swelling to much from thigh to bottom of the leg. so how much time taken for normal leg." -94633,What causes painful lump below breast line?,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data,you seem to have Housemaids Bursitis-or pre-patellar bursitis.Treatment is by-Anti-inflammaotary gel and tablets locally/ Aspiration with compression bandage / if reccurres -tetracycline instillation to induce sterile fibrosis and permanent reduction of the bursitis lump./ if still remains , would need Surgical Excision by ER Ortho-Surgeon.So don't build up wrong concepts and self medicate your self which would increase risks and costs to you.Instead just ask a query to HCM and be comfortable to resolve your health issues.Welcome for any more query in this regard to HCM.Write good reviews and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advise.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. ","I fell on my knee about a month and a half ago and it was really deeply bruised. It's still just as bruised as it was when I hurt it and recently I've notice a lump on my knee cap towards the side a little more and it moves around, it also hurts a bit. What could it be?" -168878,Recommend treatment for knee replacement,Hi.You had multiple fractures that were fixed. You should consult your doctor for this as may be some minor injuries were missed. Knowing the cause of your pain is essential and that needs x rays and examination. ,"I was in a car accident 7 years ago. Broke both legs. Compound femur break, left leg. Pins and rods. For the last two months I ve had severe pains in left leg. Not in the part that was broken, but below the knee. It feels like a constant shooting pain from just below the knee down through my ankle, foot, and toes. Hard to walk on. Any suggestions?" -85028,Is surgery recommendable for cyst in liver?,"Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.Yes, MESH can be dislocated and smptoms may relapse after few or more years so this is not uncommon. You should see doctor and do reevaluation of bladder position.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.DR. Ivan Rommstein ","My bladder was raised by using the mesh technique about five years ago and now my bladder has fallen again. Is this normal for the mesh to last a certain amount of years? I am 60 years of age, 5'6 1/2"" and 165 pounds. I am in excellent health except for the operation on my bladder." -97560,What causes rubbery firm lump that comes from bottom of throat to center of chest?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some dermoid cyst or sebaceous cyst. Or you may have some soft tissue tumor or lymphnode enlargement. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I have had a white hard lump under my akin at the base of my neck right at the collar bone. It has been there for several months. Just recently it got a little bigger and is really tender to the touch and stays red around it. I squeezed it today and got alot of white hard smelly puss to come out and some clear oozy liquid. What could this be I m really worried about what it could be? -70317,Suggest remedy for scratch from cat,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you were diagnosed to have lyme disease which is an infectious disease caused by Borrelia bacteria and it is a tick borne disease transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks.The symptoms are suggestive of the lyme disease.I would suggest oral doxycycline, if you have taken this and if there is resistant to this you can take either cefuroxime or azithromycin. These medications should be taken for atleast one to four weeks.The drugs used to treat this condition is not known to cause any cancerous conditionsThank you. ","I ve been diagnosed with lyme disease. Been doctoring for 8 years. I m now constantly experiencing a low grade fever 24-7 and ache everywhere. Walking is becoming harder. Is there a top notch LYME doctor out there somewhere who can help me? I m afraid of getting cancer on top of all this because of all the drugs , etc. etc. I m 44 - female." -31923,Is there any way to avoid pregnancy having had unprotected intercourse?,"Hi, I think if there was no ejaculation or preejaculation, then it is not possible to get pregnant. However if you are not sure of that, you can take some emergency contraceptive within 72 hours. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo ","hi im ankita i had sex with my boyfriend today and i am unsure wheathr ill turn pregnant or not.my boyfriend jus inserted 1/2"" inches of his dick inside n i pulled it out ... will i turn pregnant and what are the ways to avoid it .. ?how will i know that im pregnant .. i dont want to be pregnant .. is there any way of avoiding it right away .. ?" -252053,What causes high WBC in urine during pregnancy?,"Hi, Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. - Sex one day before expected day of menses can not cause pregnancy provided the menstrual cycle is regular. Again in spite of all the pregnancy like symptoms, your pregnancy test was -ve... which is confirmatory. - Following two cycles were also in time.. but some what lesser bleeding. The associated symptoms of fatigue/ constipation/stomach pain are signs of psychological stress & actually your menstrual stress can cause hormonal disturbance & scanty period -Hormonal imbalance due to thyroid problems/ ovarian problems PCOD fibroid uterus .. also cause problem like you. * Consultation of a gynecologist/ USG abdomen/ thyroid tests would find cause as well as satisfy you about absence of pregnancy. thanks. ","hello i had unprotected sex on 8/5/10 and my period was due on 9/5/10 and i came on it as usual. however it was a bit lighter than usual and i was worried if i had become pregnant, although many say that if your period came as normal you are not pregnant, and it wasnt within the few days which im fertile. i am still at this stage really worried and stressed about it, my next period after that which began 10/6/10 and finished on 15/6/10 was to a bit light, but i wondered if that was because i have been stressing my self about it. i went to the clinic on 27/5/10 and my test came back negative, and the doctor said there was very little chance that i was pregnant and to wait to see if my next period came in which it did (luckily). i have been getting a few symptoms of pregnancy e.g. tiredness, stomach pain, constipation! although these symptoms can relate to stress and anxiety symptoms also! please please please help me, i'm worrying myself all too much till i know for certain :(" -256849,"Have bleeding after sex. Birth control, multi rod and taking duoluton L. Do I have chance of getting pregnant?","HelloThanks for your query.You are absolutely right, pregnancy and abortion also would put you at high risk with your weight.YOu can definitely use the Mirena IUD, particularly as it had been inserted with difficulty.You can also think of tubal ligation as an option.Bariatric surgery also would benefit you with your weight.Take care. ","I had a Mirena IUD inserted last July and at the time was 360lbs 5'10"". I cannot take BCP for the fact that I am at high risk for blood clots (legs/feet/ankles swell a lot). My GYN who inserted the IUD had a difficult time due to my cervic being tilted and to the left. Can I safely still use this IUD at the weight or are there other procedures out there for me. We already have 2 children and I will be 40 this year and with my current weight, I believe that having any more children would not only put me at risk, but also another pregnancy. any suggestions" -111322,Experiencing chest pain due to anxiety,"Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Blood in sputum is known as hemoptysis. And it is seen in following conditions. 1. Pneumonia 2. Tuberculosis 3. Lung cancer 4. Chronic bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out pneumonia, tuberculosis and lung cancer. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. If all are normal, then no need to worry for Pulmonary causes. Forceful (voluntary) coughing can also cause hemoptysis due to friction bleeding. So avoid this. ","I meant to ask this in my previous question, but may as well create a new one. I've always been curious about the ""coughing up blood"" symptom of lung cancer. Is this a normal involuntary cough? i.e. having the URGE to cough as opposed to forcing yourself to cough. Thanks again" -58999,What treatment is suggested for high IDL around 168?,"Hello ,I have gone through your history.you have not mentioned about investgations done during hospitalisation .I need to know mainly reports of CT scan brain.But I can presume that you had hypertensive harmorrhage leading to stroke.you may be having long standing hypertension not known to you.Almost 30% of patients are asymptomatic and unaware of silent enemy.Now you must regularly take antihypertensive medicines . ","it was a first stroke went completely blanke from the beginning bled in bedroom woke up in kitchen went out front door got help walked back to kitchen blacked out again on kit floor do not remember was told later was down and bled for almost two days on wakeup flown to hosp loma linda no surgery on head nothing broke i still do not know what i had, meds are for high blood press enalapril lipator + levetiracetaand to this day i do not know what stroke i had and if my meds are something for it or if i will have another one" -152415,Suggest remedy for back & joints pain in elderly heart patientes,"Hello,Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve or a muscle pain. For this reason, if this situation persists, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing a lumbar vertebral column X-ray study and inflammation tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR). In the meantime, I would recommend regular physical exercise (stretching) and avoiding weight lifting or prolonged standing up or sitting position.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","im 16. about a month ago, i noticed that whenever i sat down i would get a pain on the back of my upper left leg. the pain only lasted for about 2 days. ever sence, ive felt a bump on my hamstring. it is small and fells smooth. i messed with it a little bit and it has caused some pain. ive hurt my hamstring multiple times, but not severe enough that i needed to see a doctor. what can it be?" -232195,How can i cure nil sperm count?,"Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in masturbation since many years and now facing problems related to sexual activities. Though it is harmless, excessive and frequent habitual masturbation does affect quality of erection and delays ejaculation.Please try to reduce the frequency of masturbation by keeping yourself busy in activities like sports,reading ,social work etc so that you will not get free time to masturbate. Dr.Patil. ","Respectfully Sir,I Knew Just About This Website. I Want To Control My Sex Thinkings And Want To Leave Hanjob But I Always Failed Please Tell Me Some Ways And My Mind Is Getting Weak I Am In 10th and I AM CONFUSED HOW WIL I BE PASSED I AM FROM UP.. NAME IMRAN" -41850,How to get rid of hair loss?,"Hello and welcome to HCMFirstly, since you know the cause for your hair fall, we need to correct the same. Stress and unhealthy diet causes deficiency in the body, and therefore causes hair to fall and become unhealthy, and makes the growth slow. It will take time and good treatment for new hair growth. It is a common complaint and could be also increased due to stress, work, hair styling products, dandruff, change in water etc commonly.Also you need to check for other causes like thyroid problems, low iron /hemoglobin, any illness like fever, typhoid, any long term medication. Any genetic hair loss, or balding in the family could make you more prone to hair fall.You can check with a dermatologist regarding any tests required to check for these causes.I would advise you to start on a hair supplement capsule like Keraglo Men or Follihair daily for 2-3 months to see improvement. Any treatment needs to be taken for a few months regularly to see good results. Consult the doctor regarding how long to continue minoxidil but do apply it regularly.Be sure to take a nutritious diet and adequate rest, avoid stress. Avoid harsh chemicals.Finpecia tablets will help you if you have a genetic or family history of balding. It would be better to slowly reduce and stop the finpecia after consulting your doctor, and check improvement with the the other medication alone. You can go in for other cosmetic hair treatments as a later option if medical methods don't work, but it may not be necessary for you, as your hair growth should improve once your general health improves.Use a suitable shampoo and conditioner like Hair4U.Hope this helps you ","Sir, I had hair loss since 1year due to stress and i did dieting (vitamin deficncy)without any doctor suggestion..i consulted a doctor he prescribed me..antioxid-hc and finpecia in how many months i can get thick hair?? And im also useing minoxidil solution. Pls Help me sir.." -183598,"What causes vision problem, headache and unconsciousness?","Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Those types of polyps it’s better to be removed and than to have a biopsy, to be sure that everything it’s ok. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","i have been dignosed with a large advanced precancerous polyp. I have a appointment with a surgeon for a right sided laposcopy. The Dr, when performing the colostomy could not remove it because of the size, and stated he was pretty sure that it was not cancerous, but when I go and have it removed they would look at the area around to make sure." -140748,How to cure constant lower back pain easing after clearing bowel?,"Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are having lung infection due to which you developed flu like condition which leading to deficiency of vitamins leading to body aches and backache. I think all these conditions are related. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovering. For numbness neurotropic agents like Mecobalamine will be of help. Further you are advised to be examined by physician and get yourself treated for lung infection. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. ","I am a 49 year old woman. I weigh 48 kg and am 5ft tall. Up until July I have been very physically active. Cycling, power walking, hill-walking etc. I have spent years doing kick boxing, horse riding and a variety of other sports. I eat well. About two weeks ago my right lung feels a bit heavy and hurts slightly. I have a slight cough and know that both the cough and the mucuous I am coughing up is coming from this lung. I am experiencing some unusual back pain which I never had before. It is not there all the time. The first time it hit was a couple of weeks ago. I just woke up with it (mid to upper back). Felt like I had fallen on my back. Felt fatigued, heavy limbed (especially my upper arms), had aches and pains all over as if I had flu. Stayed in bed for the day. Next day my shoulders and neck ached as if I had pulled muscles. Cleared after a couple of days but last Saturday a burning form of pain began to radiate from my lower back, down into my buttocks and thighs. Felt extreme exhaustion and aches and pains all over. It was gone the next day. These attacks of pain are accompanied by a feeling of having a temperature and am convinced I will be down with a flu the next day. My lung condition remains constant. I had a bad cold virus at the end of July. I haven't had a cold or flu in over a decade. I just feel unhealthy in my self at this stage and my body very weak. Do you think all these conditions are related?" -61761,Suggest treatment for weakness and sickness while suffering from tuberculosis,"Hi Dear ,Welcome to HCM,As per your query you have severe itching in ears with swollen glands in neck . Well there can be many reasons for itching like slightest accumulation of debris, even a dead hair, may be felt as an itching sensation ear canal dermatitis , otitis media , lymphadenopathy and wax buildup . Allergic reaction can also be one of the reasons.I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan and examine with otoscope . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics gentamycin for a week along with corticosteroid ear drops , anti histamine and may remove wax . For now you can put 2 drops of olive oil once a day to prevent dryness and cover your ear while bathing . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi i have had a long problem which started with my ears being ichy and the problem just stayed there even with alot of visits to my doctor with alot of different answers and now i my glands in my neck are up and have been for a long time but not sure if they have been up since the problem started with my ears. It has worried me but im not one of the best people that can explain to a doctor what is going on with me. the other problem i have had with my ears is they make like a thumpping sound in my ear on the left when i hear a high pitch sound like when im making myself a drink and sturring my drink in a mug and the spoon hits the mug making a high pitch chime. I dont feel ill i feel fine but am confussed and worried i am still seeing my doctor about this but they do appear to be at a lost i am yet to ask to see a ear nose and throat specialist. just wont another insight into this.Regards Ian" -254634,What are the chances of getting pregnant after taking ipills?,"Hello,I have gone through the query and understood your concern. You had the intercourse during the fertile period. You took the emergency pill at 28 hours and this puts you at about 70-80 percent protection. You also had some early spotting around the date of your expected period. In this scenario, I would ask you to go for the estimation of the serum beta-hCG titres and if positive for pregnancy, go for further management with your consultant. You also need a trans-vaginal sonogram for further clarification of pregnancy, the location and the age of the gestation sac and the viability. Hope this helps. ",My bf and I got intimate on 14 december 2014 and he rubbed his penis around my vagina and not inside it. But just for precaution I took Plan B after 28 hours. I had blood spotting (very less) on 30 december 2014 till 2 Jan 2015. My first day of last period was on 6 December 2014 so I am due on 3 jan 2015. I am confused if it was light period or just blood spotting? Also How can I be sure if Plan B has worked? -77571,Does kidney damage cause thirst?,"Reduction of weight between dialysis is not very common. probably your uncle is not taking appropriate fluids or urine output is normal. As long as his urinary output per day is equal to his fluid intake ,weight gain problem won't occur. Regarding improvement of kidney status.. recovery unusual after 8 months of dialysis.. However he should be evaluated by expert nephrologist for any chances of recovery which is possible in1-2% cases. All the best. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. ","sir, my uncle suffer from kidney problem. urine going very well. but by report doctor told filteration process little affected lik that., he going for heomo dialysis twice a week.now he is very normal.at early stage of dialysis the weight increased by two kgs while going to do dialysis. he doing dialysis for the past eight months.now a days, the weight increases 200gms oly while going to dialysis. If it means is there any improvement in kidney function?? please help me sir.." -124681,"Severe pain in the stomach and right back, yellow discharge. History of complete hysterectomy. Advice","Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described details, there appears to high possibility of Acute viral gastroenteritis. Other possibility could be inflammatory bowel disease i.e crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for complete blood count, blood sugar, serum electrolytes, widal test, amoebic antibodies and thyroid profile. You should also go for colonoscopy for better clarification. If ulcers has been found in large colon then biopsy is mandatory for exact diagnosis. You should take complete antibiotic therapy, antispasmodics, probiotics, antipyretics, if needed. You should maintain your hydration status by taking potassium rich liquids. Take soft diet along with yogurt and banana. Avoid milk and all milk related products. Take care, Dr. Mayank Bhargava ","I am experiencing pain shooting from my belly button to my lower right abdomen accompanied by smelly, greasy, foamy diarrhea. I had my appendix removed in 2010. I have a history of Crohn's disease in my family. I also have chronic back pain that I am attempting to see a specialist for and have been diagnosed with IBS in the past." -2414,I have breathing difficulty with calcification in aortic valve. Please help.,"Hi. You had breathing difficulty, altered consciousness, allergic condition and you were admitted for that. Now you have slight difficulty in breathing. I have gone through all your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Not to worry. You have a calcified aortic valve for which nothing to be done. As you cannot come to India for lockdown until then I suggest you some medicine which will help you to take care of your breathing difficulty at times and also take care of allergic factor which you had. 1.Duolin inhaler two puff two to three times daily at the time of breathing difficulty. 2. Tablet Montair LC (Montelukast and Levocetirizine) one tablet daily around 9 PM daily for two weeks. Based on the response we will review. Lockdown in India will be over by that time then you can do physical check. Do breathing exercises. Take a deep breath and hold for 5 seconds and expel it out forcibly for a period of five minutes daily. ","Hello doctor, I was hospitalized in January in India for two days and then in Nigeria (I live here) for dry cough, a bit of breathing trouble, and pneumonia. X-ray of the lungs was clear and also had a bit of difficulty in breathing. However, they treated me for community acquired pneumonia and malaria, still at times I use to face a slight difficulty in breathing not all the time, one of my friend (radiologist) suggested an LFT test and also a CT chest. LFT did not show much variation however CT showed calcification in the aortic valve. In january the ESR was showing high and platelets were also low, however, in March it shows normal except for breathing issue at times. No other issues experienced as of now. I know my weight is high and I am working towards reducing it and joined a gym. I am also following keto diet. Kindly advise due to lockdown because of Covid-19 I cannot travel to India and options of good cardiologists are very limited here." -230138,What causes itchiness and soreness in the penis after intercourse?,"HelloI appreciate your concernI will definitely help you in best possible way, before it I want certain information to guide you better likeYour age and relevant medical historyhave you noticed any discharge through penis?If I were your treating doctor I would have advised you for an antiseptic ointment to be applied locally over the rashes and keep it clean and moist.You should use condoms during sex until it heals completelyMaintain good hygieneThanks for your question Please don't hesitate to ask for more clarification I will happily answer you wish you good health ","I noticed several red areas around the base of my penis after taking some vitamins containing shell fish, I discontinued the vitamins but want to get rid of the red areas. There is no burning when I take a piss. Any recommendations for some simple creams or treatment that might address the red areas?" -86781,What is the treatment for a fatty liver?,"Walamycin is an antibiotic for intestinal infections, if I were your treating doctor I also prescribe similar antibiotic with gripe water and an anti spasmodic to relieve coliky pain, once coliky pain is relieved child will have peaceful sleep. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. ",My 2 months old daughter is suffering from acute cholic these days. She is also not able to pass stool and we have used glycerine supposatries to pass the stool. Today after consulting the doctor over the phone doctor has advised to know give Walamycin to my child. I just wanted to know as how this medicine will help her? ? Also doest it help her to get peaceful sleep at night? ? -81940,Undergoing treatment for nephrotic syndrome. Relapses when medicines are stopped. Protein in urine. Further treatment?,Hi Yes Pantocid can prevent drug induced gastric ulcer. get stool examination done for prescence of occult blood. Presence of it may indicate bleeding in GI tract. Regards ,i;m a kidney transplant patient. i;m taking pantocid 40 mg for prevention of acidity.. my family has a history of having drug induced ulcer . could pantocid help me from preventing drug induced ulcer? also the colour of my stools is little bit dark but not black. could it be because of some bleeding in the intestine? and i have very mild stomach pain once in a while... -191968,How can high fever in a child be cured?,"Hello, If he is not having any other symptoms, I do not think a PCP visit is warranted as even simple starvation of a period of 8 hours can cause this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology ","my 2 year old potty trained during the day for the past 6 months has been having accidents in the day time, been urinating more at night soaking through his pull up and his sheets and today spilled a small amount of ketones in his urine (i happen to have ketone strips at home) should he be seen at pcp" -80962,"Diagnosed with a urinary tract infection after kidney surgery, pain in side after walking. How to clear it ?",hello user I advise you to have a ultrasonography done of your lower abdomen to visualise any kidney ailment.You can contact with your reports then.RegardsDr Hari Om ChandrakarMBBS ,"Hi, I have at present a persistent pain in my lower back where my kidneys are, It does not hurt when I urinate however I am going to the toilet regularly, I feel a little dizzy too. My kidneys actually feel like there burning. I do not have a temperature and my urine isn't strong either, could you please tell me what this could be and what I need to do to help myself as I'm starting to worry slightly" -56736,What causes high BP and elevated heart rate after an accident?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Your ecg report is normal, no need to worry for this ecg. Your all values are normal. Your systolic blood pressure is 140. It is higher side of Normal. So better to avoid excessive salt in diet and do regular aerobic exercise. These will help in control of blood pressure. No need to worry for your ecg. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","hi, im just curios about my ecg result... the interpretation of the ecg personel is sinus rhytm with sinus arrhythmia non specific T wave change. but the QT/QTcB is .586sec/697sec, and the PR interval is .100sec my heart rate is 85 beat per min. QRS is .112sec my blood pressure is 140/80. is that fit to work?" -30947,Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?,"Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, aging, etc. We can only target the acquired component of fair skin color while attempting lightening procedures. I suggest you antioxidant capsules like capsule Antoxid HC (Beta-carotene) and apply sunscreen lotion Lashield gel at 8 AM and 12 PM. Also, you can apply Glyaha koj lotion (Hydroquinone) at night time. Start with an alternate night application initialy as it may irritate your skin a bit and after a week or so, shift to daily night application. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. You can go for chemical peeling or microdermabrasion from your dermatologist which will help in exfoliating and give you a clearer skin tone. All these treatments are free of side effects. You may use them for three months. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance." -255289,Can birth control implants cause thyroid problems?,"Dear Friend,Please try to understand the situation and the medicines. PETOGEN FRESENIUS is medroxy progesterone preparation which is Progesterone Hormone. Famynor are birth control pills, combination of Oestrogen and Progesterone. These hormones stop the bleeding which is occurring from the uterine lining.It seems you are having irregular and profuse bleeding irrespective of sex. This seems to be from the uteine lining. Progesterone would control it better than oestrogen+Progesterone. PETOGEN FRESENIUS was better medicine for this purpose.If you are continuing to have bleeding in spite of progesterone, it is better you get the cause properly diagnosed. You may require study of the uterine lining through telescope and microscope, hormonal levels in the blood checked. This will not only clinch the diagnosis but will rule out certain alarming conditions like cancers.Please report to your Gynaecologist for further management. ","Hai Dr. i tnx the opportunity. my query is on the 20/08/2012 i used PETOGEN FRESENIUS INJECTION from there i started bleeding very dark blood , sometimes i change pad 2 times some once, when i stop bleeding other day i had sex with my hub immediately i started bleeding. I went to a clinic on the 18 /09/2012 the nurses gave me famynor pill is every thing going on the right track, what the pill for now?" -249301,Would there be complications with the baby when the amniotic band thin layer is at right side of abdomen?,"Hi, Firstly, there is a mild IUGR. Wait till 40 weeks monitoring fetal movements through NST test. Get delivered by 40 weeks if all normal and then baby care will be done by a pediatrician. The dilatation is insignificant and an ultrasound can be done for the newborn after delivery, this condition may vanish after birth. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Helo sir My wife now 39 week pregnant, on ultrasound scan it is found that fetus is is having a disparity of 4 week (iugr) and mild bilateral pelvicalyceal dilatation (right tpd 5.7mm left tpd 4 mm) what should. I do . Please help am little tensed." -101442,Which doctor to visit for lump at base of penis?,"Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.That can be a sebaceous cyst or a dermoid cyst. But better to show it to a surgeon for a physical examination and excision.Dr. Ashish Verma ","Hi I have found a small lump the size of a pea on the top left hand side of my head , it s hard and it s moveable in a 4cm radius . I also have a recent lazy left eye .i get pains in my left side of my head every now and then .is this something to worry about like a tumor ???" -236644,Is Concerta 20mg the right medicine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?,"Hai, Dementia is a degenerative neurological illness characterized by loss of memory and deteriorating personality the rate of progression of the disease varies from individual to individual. There are medications currently available which can slow down the progression of the disease, I would advise you to see a psychiatrist at the earliest. The vomiting that she has been having could be due to a lot of reasons, taking her age in to consideration, she is in high risk of going in for dehydration which can inturn lead to acute renal shut down. Considering her age her illness, I'm sure if I was her treating physician I will surely suggest in hospital treatment. ","My friends mother who is in her 70 s and has dementia has had diarrhea for approx 2 weeks with little to now appetite, has seen doctors and gone to the ER 4 + x s however she is now vomiting, is this cause for another ER visit and how can she convince the doctors to admit her mom?" -165501,What causes the hairline fracture in the toe?,Does he have sensation around the area of the sore? can he feel when you touch him around the sore? if the circulation is good and he can normally feel around the sore than I suggest that a tissue be taken from the wound and sent away for histology and determine the exact nature of this sore ,"my husband has a sore on his leg that started off small until it was debrided by the doctor , it continues to get larger and larger , there is nothing wrong with his circulation , they did abi, and mapping and everything is good, the sore is now as large as his hand , he as been in the hospital for infection, he can not stand to sleep in the bed because of the pain , the dr does not know what he has , he is diabetic, what could it be?" -59324,What causes intermittent irregular heartbeat and tightness in chest?,"Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would recommend you to perform a cardiac check up to rule out any structural or rhythm disorders. A resting ECG, cardiac ultrasound and an ambulatory ECG monitoring are helpful to that issue.It seems to be just stress, that produces those symptoms and your heart racing, nevertheless we have to be cautious. I would not encourage you to continue using that blue inhaler, but to try to address the factors responsible for your clinical scenario.Some blood tests would be necessary to exclude some systemic disorders (anemia, thyroid dysfunction, renal disorders, etc).Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! Dr. Iliri ",My heart rate keeps racing. It comes on all off a sudden and it about 148bpm and my normal resting heart rate is 70 after this happens my head starts to ache and with the help off a blue inhalor which isnt mine i can bring the heart rate down. Am i in danger? -217632,What could cause swollen lines & lumps inside cheeks & lips?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the features what you are giving suggests it is an inflammed parotid gland duct opening, it can be because of the bacterial infection or secondary to a stone. or the white patch could be a frictional keratosis or leukoplakia but there wont be any secretions from the patches. so it could be from the duct. consult your physician and take some radiographs like puffed cheek PA to rule out any stones. i hope my answer will help you, take care. ",hi i have a white patch inside my cheek with a spot that keeps leaking but i am not sure if it is to do with my partoid gland the white patch starts from the gum down to the cheek went to my doctors and they said did not know what it was got dentist appointment wednesday please help -82203,"Albumin in urine with pus cells. USG shows fatty liver, advised tonic citraleka. What's the problem ?",the condition we are dealing is with is probably acute abdomen. causes are many well you might need to get an emergency USG abdomen done. please consult a surgeon/ physician at the earliest regards dr amit ,"I had a lot of pain frday, Saturday I went to the er and was told they thought I passed a kidney stone so I was given pain meds and sent home. The bad pain went away but it still hurts some in my lower abdomen . This morning I woke up very sick to my stomach and light headed. I feel like I m going to pass out when I stand up and I just want to vomit . Could this be something else and could it be serious? I m scared." -73855,Is Evotone and Duphaston safe in treatment of infertility?,"Hi ,Thanks for writing to HCM .My opinion and what literature tell about ultigest are quite different. I won't prescribe ultigest to improve motility of sperm . Ultigest is used to avoid pre term labor or to avoid abortion.If sperm motility is less, then I would suggest your husband to stop smoking and alcohol and reduce weight and take multivitamin tablets. I suggest you to go for IUI . It is intrauterine ingestion of sperms . Here sperms are washed and processed and placed in uterus. Healthy sperms are used. This will solve the problem of sperms to ascend. I suggest you to discuss this with your doctor.Hope I have been helpful .Regards Dr.Deepika Patil ","I am planning for pregnancy.....since last 1.5 yrs we are trying but unfortunately we are failed ...today we have done PCT(Post Coital Test) and result was negative, Dr told me that sperm is not reaching, then dr prescribed me ultigest-300 please let me now for the same" -134457,Does marijuana relieve allergies like hay fever ?,CHRONIC SMOKE IN THE NOSE AND SINUSES LEADS TO HYPERTOPHY OF MUCUC MEMBRANE OF SINUSES AND THIS LEADS TO HEADACHRE AS THE REGULAR SMOKE THERE IS MORE BLOCKIN OF SINUSES AND HEADACHES BETTER TO QUITBUT THERE IS NO PERMANENT SOLUTION TO THESE WITHOUT QUITTINGYOU CAN ADD DALY ANTIALLERGIC IN YOUR ROUTINE AND APPLY NEOMYCIN H OINTMENT IN NOSE BD PARACETAMOL IBUPRUFEN CALCIUM VITAMIN IRON ANDDIET SUPPLIMENTS INCREASES THE ALLERGIES CAN USE OTHER SALTS WITHOUT THESE FOR HEADACHES SODAND LIQUID ANTACID TO COUNTER ACID ATTACK OF SMOKE ON STOMACH ,"Hi, I m a 20-year-old female looking for some answers regarding marijuana and headaches . I ve been a casual smoker for about 5 years with very little use in the past couple of years until recently. I started smoking more regularly again because a little bit before bed helps me sleep. My doctor is aware that I smoke though I forgot to ask her about the headaches (which only started in the last couple of months) last time I saw her. It seems now that almost every time I smoke I get incredible headaches that last for hours, starting around the time my high starts to come down. I ve done everything I can to prevent them and treat them (food, lying down, fresh air, Advil/ Tylenol beforehand, lots of water, massage, reducing the amount i smoke overall as well as the amount I inhale each time) but nothing works . Do you know what could be causing the headaches and what could prevent/treat them? And yes, I m aware that quitting is the obvious answer. If that s the answer I was looking for I wouldn t be asking. Smoking really does help me sleep and calms my occasional anxiety so I m hoping I can find a way to stop the headaches without quitting. Thank you." -132313,What will happen if i get a tattoo after being diagnosed with dermagraphism?,WELCOME. HERE IS UR PLAN. DONT WORRY UR HISTORY SUGGESTS ITS A LYMPH NODE ENLARGEMENT SECONDARY TO AN INFECTION. I WOULD ADVISE CAP CEFACLOR 500 MG (1+1+1) FOR 10 DAYS WITH TYLENOL N ANTI HISTAMINE AS PER NEED. GET THE ANNAUL FLU VACCINE WHEN U GET BETTER N LET ME KNOW WHAT MEDS UR ON CURRENTLY. THANX ,"I have bad seasonal allergies right now with no medication. I just found a lump on the side of my neck right under my jaw toward my ear. It hurts, and hurts to touch, is under my skin. I have really bad sinus blockage and drainage. what nigh this lump be?" -92993,Suggest treatment for lumps on lower legs,"Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Reactive Nodes-meaning hyperplasia of the nodes in reponse to some subacute load of infection-which could be generalised as from Viral/bacterial from recent throat infection even and may not be related to the Breast Pathology.Or this reactivity could be due to the post breast reduction surgery which you had recently.This node reactivity by no means is related to the impending menstrual period.In this scenario-there is no need and hence I don't suggest any further investigation to pursue the cause of the reactivity of these axillary nodes,even though your menses were to start 2 days following the breast reduction surgery.Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your family and specialist doctors there.Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS ","I had a breast reduction done for cosmetic reasons and the pathology report showed no abnormality in the breast tissue but said the axillary nodes taken were reactive and had sinus histiocytosis. My surgeon said these are both benign conditions and was not worried at all, but I am wondering what might have caused the nodes to be reactive in the first place and how common a finding this is. Also, does it indicate I need to pursue further testing to figure out what the original cause of the reactivity was? I was due to start my period two days after the surgery, so I m wondering if the nodes could have been reactive because the period was about to start. I have always been very healthy with no other problems. I am 45." -38759,"Applied face wash to cure acne, did not wash it off, little damage to skin. Cure?","Hi, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. 5% acid is not strong enough to cause any apparent damage to the skin.Need not worry. If you feel it has really affected the do stop the offending agent and start applying calamine lotion which will surely nullify the effects of the acid. Wish you good health. ","Q: How do you cure skin that has been taken by acid? (not a lot of skin) Background: I have been using a face-wash lotion called neutrogena that cures acne treatment (and etc.) and i have been putting on my face and i did not know you were supposed to wash it off. (i kept it on) This face wash has 5% acid and i have been using it over the past year and it has not done any damage except a little now on my left side of my face. It is not big, it is small but not too small. I don t know what to do to make my face back normal, do i stop using it or use a certain/different kind of lotion or what?" -82612,Can nephrotic syndrome be cured quickly ?,hello welcome to hcm dear kripa if have kidney pain you can do usg scan done and show it to a doctor. if you have got any stone and if it small u can be treated with medcines only no need for surgery. but kindly meet the doctor soon. take care regards dr vikas poddar ,1 years pain left said kidney . my no 0000. pls reply -29834,l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?,"Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore." -150006,Had blood transfusions for aplastic crisis. Has spherocystosis. Blotches on face and neck. Need immediate care?,Hi thanks for query tuberculosis is not due to what your sister taking pain medication and tuberculosis can occur due she was suffering with aplastic anaemia because immunity of body will be low compare to her normal prevous health status so already physician are treating you go head according to their advise if you have any more doubts please get back to me thank you with regadrs ,"My 66-year-old sister was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in June 2012 and has had blood and platelet transfusions since then (usually 4 units of blood and platelet transfusion only when necessary, at a frequency of every 2-3 months, depending on how low her numbers get). Bone marrow has not been considered an option owing to her age. During the latter part of March until the entire month of April this year, she took pain medications for abdominal spasms (Tramadol) which never really went away. On May 1, 2013, she was admitted to the hospital owing to blood in her stool, persistent abdominal pain and the onset of fever as night approached. She had undergone an endoscopy and a colonoscopy, an MRI and the usual blood tests. One of her attending physicians suspected that her abdominal pains were symptoms of Crohn s diseas. However, just last week, she was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the intestines. She is presently taking anti-tuberculosis medication (Rifampicin and one other drug that escapes from my mind at the moment). Just the other night, she was wheeled to the ICU to monitor her rapid heart rate--she stayed for 24 hours and was transferred back to her regular room to avoid possible infection from the other ICU patients. I am alarmed that her health has deteriorated in less than a year and that she not only is plagued with aplastic anemia but also TB of the intestines. What condition next? Is TB of the intestines a result or a complication of aplastic anemia, or is it due to the pain medication that she took? I would appreciate being enlightened. Thank you very much." -69630,How is hepatitis B transmitted?,HIThanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic . There is a high possibility that you have contracted infection ( both Throat and stomach ) That too a combined throat and stomach infection raises the possibility of Bacterial infection . You require an antibiotic course for treatment . But before starting you need to get Throat Swab culture sensitivity test and stool culture sensitivity test done . Consult your doctor for an antibiotic prescription and revert back after the reports . Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask. Happy to help you. Regards. ,I went camping last weekend got bit over 50 times by mosquitos went swimming in the lake did get water in my mouth by sunday I had stomach ache and diareha fatuige and now I have headaches too and yesterday a mouthful of cold sores. and still feel this way today what can it be -105133,"How long does ribs, back, chest and arms soreness last?",Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is in relation with - underlying pathology of pneumonia giving pleural irritation and pain - anxiety or stress related - sometimes sweating from drug side effect Hope this will help you .Regards dear . ,"Six weeks ago I had what was diagnosed as community acquired pneumonia. I was given Azythromycin (one course), which relieved my fever, but I continue to have chest pain, trouble breathing, mild cough, lethargy and worst, continuing strong night sweats. Is this something I should be concerned about or is this part of the normal pneumonia recovery process? I am a 68 year old white male." -137651,Should one go to a chiropractor for a bulging disc and severe backache?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. TREATMENT: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce lower back pain. These are as follows:1) Take adequate bed REST with maintaining posture. Individuals who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged lower back pain. 2) Alternate Hot water bottle or Ice pack can help to relieve most types of low back pain by reducing inflammation.3) Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and back pain. You need proper prescription from your doctor.4) Exercise for Lower Back Pain : It is a key element of almost any lower back pain treatment plan. You may contact with Physiotherapist regarding this. It includes 3 components: aerobic conditioning, stretching, and strengthening. The exercises are done through a controlled, progressive program to build more strong and flexible spine.5) Epidural Steroid Injections - deliver steroids directly into the painful area of the lower back to reduce inflammation. It doesn't heal the components of the back, but often provide enough pain relief to allow patients to move, exercise and heal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ",Hello my husband has been having nerve pains in his back. It started in his right side and after a couple of months it just sort of stopped itself. The doctor was going to do surgery but his insurance wouldn t cover it so they wouldn t do the surgery. I s now on his left side. I can rub his back rather hard and he says he feels it clear down his left arm. His insurance won t pay for a preexisting condition. Can you maybe give me some ideas as to what may help him? -165689,Suggest remedies for pain behind left knee causing difficulty in standing or sitting,I wish you meet a vascular surgeon. as he might be able to provide proper inputs to your situation. little dagnositic procedure and little of physical exercise should be of help. ,"My calf on left leg is sore to touch and when I bend leg. It is slightly swollen, not red or warm to touch, no fever. It s only sore in one spot. I wore a pair of knee high socks the other day that were very tight and when I took them off my legs were sore but right leg is not sore now. ??" -150120,"Stabbing pain, pressure sensation in arm after having blood drawn, dark bruise. Do I need to get it checked?","Thank you for stating your concerns From the description it seems like a phlebitis at the draw site, in other words the punctured vein has signs of inflammation and maybe even infection, if you start to developed a fever then this is a probable cause, if the symptoms persist then a proper examination of the wound might be necessary and if needed and antibiotic prescription. Other causes might be nerve/muscle irritation which irradiates to the further regions of the arm and fingers, again if they continue schedule an appointment with your family physician. Feel free to ask any more questions. Best Regards Dr. Aguilera ","I had my blood drawn on Monday. Last night, I experienced a severe tingling/numbness in my arm and was unable to sleep. Today I noticed that I have a dark diagonal bruise near the blood draw site. The numbness has become more of a c, but is still present and very uncomfortable. My hands are also running very cold, my fingertips feel like ice cubs. Is this a medical emergency?" -244302,"Masturbation, depression, overweight, less erection, no semen discharge. Cure for condition?","Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM ! You can take melzap for this acute episode of panic, but not long term. How long and well is your B12 deficiency treated? What are rechecked levels? Are you still on vitamin supplements? You could well be inadequately replenished with fresh symptoms. Exercises are good for controlling emotions. consult your treating physician for need of vit B12 injections again. I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Thank you and Good luck ! ","HI!! AMONTH AGO I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH VIT B 12 DEFICIENCY WITH LEVEL 85, AFTER I HAD SEVERE WEAKNESS AND PANIC ATTACK.I FELT GOOD FOR FEW DAYS AFTER TREATMENT BUT ONE MORNING SUDDENLY I FELT AS WEAKNESS RETURNED AND IT WAAS ALSO A STRESSFUL TIME IN MY LIFE. SO IWAS DEPRESSED AND CONSTANTLY UNDER STRESS DUE TO THis. i once again had a mild panic attack i stopped it from turning into full blown by breathing exercises, but from then i am constantly fearing about another one and stressed. how can i get relief. i ve been prescribed melzap after one panic attack. should i take it or not??" -92757,What causes temporary and recurrent lumps above the eye?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have multiple lumps in body. Multiple lumps may be due to multiple lipomatosis, multiple neurofibromatosis or multiple enlarged lymphnodes. However they are also present in extrimities, neck, back and shoulder. Please tell me in detail about your lump, their size, consistency, painful or not etc. So that I can help you further. If needed you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",Hi there I ve noticed I ve got a lot of lumps apearing on my body and I m getting a bit worried now I ve got three appeared on my chest bone and a few on my stomach any advise would ease my mind as when I try to get appointed at my gp I can t get a appointment cheers tony -217423,Noticed yellowness of tongue after taking recofast & deoxyl 500 tablets,"hello thanks for the consult at hcm..she might be having a periapical r periodontal abscess due to which pus discharge mighe be thr which looks like puntured hole in the gums,,, either ways do salt water gargle thrice daily,,could also use betadine gargle,,she will need x-rays and antibiotics and analgesics..if pain persists she could visit the er for medicines,,hope it helps,,tc ",my daughter has been having a problem with her wisdom teeth and has been to the dentist and won't be able to see her again until May 12th. She is in severe pain and now she has noticed a large one inch hole in her gum that is black in color. this doesn't sound right. Should she go to the emergency room? -204786,What causes fever with swollen and blood shot eyes after head injury?,"Thanks for following up. At the first ,you find cause:1. Disbiosis of intestine-check stool culture and sensitivity to antibiotics.2.Helmintiasis -stool for cyst and ova.3. Food allergy-allergic probes.4. Bad digestion of food(stool analysis)5.High level IgE.6.Liver and panreas problems(Ultrasound diagnostics) For treatment i suggest -Start from Albendazole(Zibend) 5ml once-Next -Enzymes syrup for 1month-Probiotics-enterogerina- 1 sachet once a day for 5 days,then Darolac -1 asule once -for 1month-Anti allergenic diet-Antihistamines -Cetrizine for 1month ","Hello Doctor, My 16 months old Kid is suffering with Atopic Dermatitis from last almost 13 months and situation is getting worsen day by day. We have been trying lot many treatments suggested by multiple Doctors but nothing is helping to cure it. He is simply itching all over his body all the time and living a very dis-comfort life in this young age. We are applying lot of Bioline all the time but this only helps for few hours but disease severity is not lowering down. Can you please advise me the best treatment for the disease? Many thanks." -207050,Is it safe to take thinners by a 4 year old by accindent?,Hi...Enterobacter cloacae is a normal commensal in our intestinal tract. Usually when this organism is grown in the urine culture it is advisable to repeat the urine culture in a more sterile way by a catheterized sampling. If there is no fever and vomiting then it is unlikely to be urinary tract infection. I suggest repeating a urine culture by a catheterized sampling.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ,"Enterobacter colocae in urine culture test positive for my 5 month old baby..History- he has high grade UTI 2weeks before,antibiotic taken as treatment,the urine culture report done that time show no organisam,performed 2usg and obseved evything fine" -170162,Suggest treatment for pain under the rib cage,Hi.Madam I feel you need to clear your doubt's if there is pain in the joints then knee is at fault. But weakness of muscles radiating pain etc could be of neural origin.The best would be to see a neurologist before you go to orhto for your knee joint. ,I had a knee replacement in 2012. Did all the therpy and it got better but never quit hurting. Now it is getting worse. Have to walk with cane or walker. Two different orthopedics did a lot of test and said my knee is perfect. The only reason they know of it getting is I had a stroke I 1996. So that would make this a neurological problem. Brain or nerve wise can anything be done. Some days I can t walk on it at all. Thank you for your time -233199,Do i need to go for a circumcission?,"Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. Circumcision is fairly common for newborn boys in certain parts of the world, including the United States. Circumcision after the newborn period is possible, but it's a more complex procedure.circumcision has its advantages as well easier hygiene (Circumcision makes it simpler to wash the penis. Washing beneath the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis is generally easy, however).Decreased risk of urinary tract infection and sexually transmitted diseaseDecreased risk of penile cancer and penile problems ","Hi, I am 28 yrs. I have circumcision problem. I do masturbate frequently. I don't have any other health problems. my weight is around 65 and height 5.6 ft. can u pls suggest the good hospital/doctor and also how many days it will take to get this done and number of days after which I can have sex.Thanks,Raju" -244956,How to control the side effect of zolfresh given for insomnia ?,"Dear Achalsanghi , Your feeling of weakness in memory/empty brain can be part of depressive symptoms. As you are already under the treament of psychiatrist you can discuss these issues with him and get clearity for your symptoms. ","hi i am male,19 years old .I m feeling weakness in brain nerves ,weak memory the problem get started before 4 years .initially it was started due to stress for 1-2 year but i m unable to recognize it at that time ,but know a days there is no any stress but still i m suffering from this problem .From two years i m under the treatment of a psychiatrist .I am feeling that my brain capabilities get reduced to 50 percent.I am also suffering from digestion problem from 4 years.I am feeling brain empty and very weak.Please suggest me what should i do" -22014,Will taking Fluconazole hinder the ability to conceive?,"Hello. According to many researchers, Fluconazole 150 mg single dose is not too harmful to pregnancy but it is better to avoid it. The drug is antifungal if you have taken it and had sex no particular action on sex actually and on sperm and its way to cover path inside the femalebody. But if pregnancy happens, then you should not have fluconazole as medication so no more tablets till you confirm you are pregnant or not. If no pregnancy then only you take this tablet. Otherwise better to have Canesten (Clotrimazole) pessary vaginally on alternate nights for two nights. The infection will come out vaginally. Fluconazole should not interfere in conception actually. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, I had my menstruation ten days back and supposed to ovulate tomorrow but I had sex with my husband yesterday after taking Fluconazole (because I was having a burning sensation after urinating and sex at my vaginal area). Would taking Fluconazole have hindered my ability to conceive yesterday? I am trying to conceive. I took Genevin in the past, which was a wrong prescription out of assumption)." -53392,What causes continuous cough after Echo stress test?,"Hi,Angiography is not a painful procedure. It's a minor procedure and local anesthesia is given, so pain is not felt. Wire is inserted in the artery and folded pipe called as stent is inserted and is opened with the help of balloon. Patient will be released on same day evening or next morning. So it's a safe procedure.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode ",How painful is Angioplasty? How is the pipe inserted? What is the recovery time? Also if you can tell me about the cost involved.My DAD underwent treadmill test and he was diagnosed positive at stage 2 out of 4. His age is 60 and weights 72Kgs. Height is 175cm. -224273,Suggest treatment for less semen volume and ejaculation problems,"Hi, Masturbation 2 to 3 times a week is normal. If you don't masturbate or have sex then there are high chances of night fall. Yes, it is a normal thing.I Hope I have answered your query. If you have further doubts , I would be happy to help you. Happy day. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist ",my age is 28 years male and i never got natural sleepfall(natural masturbation) in my life as i used masturbate with hand from the age of 17 and now i stop this habit from past 8 months i did not do it but from past 8 month also did not got any natural nightfall(sperm leakage) in night ? why is it so thankyou. -174304,Suggest treatment for Parkinson s disease,"Hi there, welcome to HCM, thanks for your question.There is no correlation between insertion of titanium rods in femur and the sensation of fatigue from what we know form current available literature. However it is possible that you might feel week in your legs after such an injury and surgery due to the lack of use of the muscles of the lower limb.This is something similar to disuse atrophy. It is advisable to do strengthening exercises of all the muscles around your lower limb under the supervision of your physician and a trained physiotherapist.It is possible that over a time frame of 3 to 6 months your will start feeling better strength which such exercises.On the other hand if you are feeling general fatigue including your whole body general factors like anaemia should be considered.It is possible that you would have lost considerable amount of blood during your injury and during your surgery, which can result in anemia.Based on certain blood tests you might require supplements to help you recover from such a situation.Regarding feeling cold, low grade smouldering fever can sometimes make you feel cold.Since you have an implant in your body it would be better to see your treating physican to rule out the same.Examination and some blood tests can provide evemidence regarding the samendHope this answers your question.All the best Thank you. with best regards Dr SBK ","Is it possible that having titanium rods in both of my femurs can affect fatigue. I am chronically cold but one website said that rods aren t affected by weather, however Im not sure why I am so incredibly freezing all the time since the placement of my rods, but I am wondering then if there is any correlation of metal in your body and fatigue." -70389,Suggest medications for ringworm infection.,"Hello,Welcome to HCM,History of sore toe and swollen foot suggests me that you are having some infection of the skin and the symptoms are suggestive of cellulitis.The cellulitis can produce symptoms like this, for these symptoms I would suggest to follow1.Oral antibiotics like Tab Augmentin, 625 mg, twice daily for 5 days.2.Maintaining the good hygiene of the toe and the foot.3.Topical Metrogyl ointment.These medications will helps to control the symptoms and improve the condition.Thank you. ","Have had swollen foot, started with sore middle toe. have had xray and blood test. xray found nothing brocken. bloodtest came back showing an infection. prescribed antibiotics. what causes an infection like this when the skin has not been brocken? its on the inside." -88496,"Gall bladder polyps detected in ultrasound. On weight watchers diet, lost and gained weight, retaining water. Relation to gall bladder?",Hithank you asking HCM IF your father has liver cirrhosis with ascetic fluid he need treatment with human albumin and diuretics. wishing him fast recovery All the best Dr.Klerida ,Hi My father has liver cirrhosis and in addition to that some peritoneal nodules were found in liver. CT scan report confirms the presence of nodule but blood test didn t confirm the malignancy . His stomach is getting filled with ascitic fluid in 3 days. he was given laci lactone bit that didnt help. can somebody please advise. -212416,How can bone fragments causing pain after tooth extraction be expelled?,"Hello,I can understand your concern. Orthodontic treatment undergoing patients usually are not able to clean the margin where the teeth meet gums and this leads to accumulation of plaque and debris leading to gingivitis and bleeding gums as you suggested.I would advise you to use specialized toothbrush that are made for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment which will make it easier for you to clean the gum margins. In addition, you can add mouthwash to your oral hygiene practice. Brushing twice a day will help to keep better oral hygiene.In addition, as long as you are having braces, I would recommend scaling sessions with the dentist or dental hygienist every 3 months which will help in reduction of plaque accumulation and gingivitis. After the treatment is over, you can go for scaling every 6 months or on yearly basis.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah ",I am having the problem of bleeding gums when i wake up in morning i always see spots of blood in saliva on my pillow. I am undergoing the orthodontic treatment that may be the cause but it was my problem since long ago.What should i do to get rid of gangivitis and bleeding gums . -31738,Can high BP levels cause problem to conceive?,"Its not a major cause of not conceiving , but if your wife conceived then it will become major cause of miscarriage so tell her to go for anti-hypertensive treatment. ",Hi is there any effect of High blood pressure in getting conceive..we are trying since more than 1 year and my wife is not able to conceive we already have one 4.5 yr old son. my wife has High blood pressure problem. -109085,Is pneumonia caused by an infection?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Smoking is very bad habit and it not only damages lungs but also heart and kidneys. So better to quit smoking as soon as possible. If you really determined enough to quit smoking but finds it difficult then you can go for rehabilitation center and talk with psychologist about it. They will give you proper counselling about it. Counselling plays very vital role in smoking cessation. So enroll yourself in deaddiction center. For lung health, start Pulmonary Rehabilitation with chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises. Avoid chemically exposure, dust, fumes, smoke exposure. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi Doctor, I am a 57 year old female. I have smoked for over 30 years. I am having a hard time quitting but still trying. I know the best thing to do is to quit for the sake of my lungs and my life however, is there anything I can do to help my lungs recover naturally while in the quitting process?" -167217,What causes shaky and weak after walking outdoor?,That can be a pilonidal sinus which occurs if you sit or drive for comtinuously more than 5 to 6 hours daily. you should get pyodine sits bath daily after defecation. plus see a general surgeon for this issue. ,"I have been getting 1 painful sore on my butt cheek going on 4 yrs now. It will only come on one side. It is flat, and I ve been told it looks like shingles, but I only get one. It itches at first, but then it is extremely painful, and last about 2 weeks. No one has been able to diagnose me. There is never any fluid, so they can t culture it. What could this possibly be?" -185576,Should I be tested for MS having prickling in various spots and blotches of dark skin on the body?,"Hi,Thanks for writing in.As you have been having psoriasis for 33 years, it is required to get investigated in detail concerning your lymph node enlargement. Having psoriasis could triple the risk of developing a group of cancers that affect the lymph nodes, as seen from a recent medial research.Should you have painless groin lymph node enlargement then there is a higher risk of lymphomas, which are grouped together as non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's lymphomas. They are cancers of the lymphatic system, part of the body's immune system.Please discuss in detail with your doctor and get a detailed imaging and FNAC or biopsy of the enlarged lymph node done. This will help to confirm any malignancy or premailgnant stage and decide on an early treatment should there be any sign of a cancer. Please do not worry. ",Hi Im 33 have had psoraisis for the last 10 years but i keep getting a swollen gland on my left side of my groin.I am worried and it keeps coming up and going back down.They seems to think it is because my skin is flared.Should i be getting any more test as there is a family history of cancer. -112481,What causes a sore knot in the center of the chest?,"thanks for sharing your health concern with us!well, it is just due to spasm of the related muscles or tendons around sternum!however, there could be some subcutaneous emphysema due to collection of leaked out air during severe exercises! whatever might be the case it just needs rest for cure!all the best! ","Hi, I am pretty healthy but I have been wanting to get back to exercising more so I started a few days ago again. Every time I start, after a couple of seconds, I start to feel my chest tighten, it almost feels like its very flemy in there. Anyway, after I stop, my chest (sternum area) makes a popping noise. I ve noticed these past couple days, though, that it is happening more frequent." -28889,l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?,"Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ","Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore." -177337,"Is brain TB with fever, fits, headaches with pain curable?","I read your query and I am sorry about the issues you are experiencing.What you are currently describing seems more likely to be related to anxiety and not to seizures. There are several options to alleviate your symptoms which include psychotherapy or pharmacological therapy. You should also try to lead a regular lifestyle, regular sleeping hours avoid sleeping during the day, avoid drinks containing caffeine or other stimulants, especially before bedtime. Regarding pharmacological treatment it depends. Since you say you've had these problems only for the couple of days and that episode 2 years ago then I think a drug of the benzodiazepine class should be used, but only for short term treatment 4 weeks at most because they create dependance and tolerance. They constitute no problem for your seizure issue, at times they are used to treat seizures actually. If on the other hand psychotherapy doesn't work and the problems seems to have become a persistent one then other more suitable antianxiety alternatives like antidepressants should be considered.These are drugs which must be prescribed only after doctor evaluation (neurologist or psychiatrist) though, especially in your case as some antidepressants are not suited in patients suffering epilepsy.Hope these episodes are temporary and you won't need prolonged treatment. Feel free to ask further questions. ","hi , male 28 age i am rizwan from saudi arabia .i have a some serious condition about my brain . i am suffering before one year dizziness . but dizziness duration is very small but too much heavy. my doctor take my MRI test and EEG test. mri test report is normal but in eeg test he write ........................................... chief complaint : Convulsion Attack medication : none Sedation : none summary of findings: background activity : Alpha rhythm. 8-10h synchronous,recurrent sharp waves ,slow waves activity,seen on right occipto -centroparietal areas. photic stimulation and hyperventilation do not induce other amnormalities conclusion: right side epileptiform discharges . so doctor i am taking madicine before 4 month contiue .may tablet name LOXOL LAMOTRIGINE and doctor say to me contiue it for two years . but before tow days i am feeling some problems in sleeping time suddenly i awake up and i feel like that now i will die because at that time i dont know what is going and also my brain is totally blank and my mouth inside is dry i am so upset please tell me some treatment and some suggestions . i am also feeling that my around places are moving but not fastly . and some sound come from my brain which disturbed me too much . i want to tell you that i suffered some problems in my past about my personal life . it means before 2 yaers some problems covered me and also i cried for my problems too much .i take my problems deeply but now i am so upset what can i do i dont know ." -1037,"Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?","Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/general-surgeon ","Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached." -201442,How to cure sharp pains on toes and fingers due to skin sensitivity?,"Hi...by what you quote I feel that your daughter might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then she will require antibiotics. if it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn't require antibiotics at all.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Regards - Dr. Sumanth ","i have a son that is three years old. he have tearing eye with puss on both eyes, running nose, sore throat hurt to swallow, senstive to the light. Fever been up and down few times. He did vomit last Friday few times that was it. Lets go back to few days ago. He kept telling me that his right nose blocked for a while. when we all go to wet n wild. He was having good time.. The next day we drove to Myrtle beach for one day. He was playing in the shore and the hotel pool. All of us went to amusement park. He rides. The next morning he woke up with eye sticking puss close hard to open he cried. Thats when it start." -14034,Is it advisable to carry on surgery for stage 4 breast cancer?,"Hi. She needs PET-CT whole body scan to establish the sites of metastasis involved all over the body. Breast cancer only with bone metastasis has a good prognosis. She needs six cycles of chemotherapy first and then reassessment. Surgery is indicated for spine or bone for fixation of fracture and local radiotherapy. Surgery or radiation for breast is not warranted at present. If the spread involves liver, lung or brain other than bone, then prognosis will be bad. ","Hello doctor,Today my mother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 4. She is having a fracture in the hip bone for two days and was admitted in hospital for that. Later, it was diagnosed as cancer. They are planning to do surgery for fracture and after that chemotherapy. Now she is unable to walk or sit. Is there any risk in doing surgery at this stage 4 of cancer? What are the treatment for this stage? What is the prognosis? Please give us a reply." -7834,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -223965,Suggest remedy for nil sperm count,"Hi, Regular exercise, physical games and yoga can help you. Along with then you can take home-cooked meals, low-fat food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","Hi, am 35 years old and have been married for 8 of these. For some years now, I can hardly do more than one round of sex. Only one and I cant get it on again. I think my wife is not happy, she would like to have two or three rounds as she tells me her friends do. Infact last night she asked me if it is my body, if am sick, weak or simply not interested in her as much as in the past? Personally, I always thought we had no problem in that department? What is wrong with me?" -178612,"Have nerve pain in leg. Had nerve blocks in back, hip, and leg and had a stimilator inserted. Losing weight. Concerned","Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your father's symptoms and the CT scan findings.It is fairly easy to differentiate calcium deposits from bleeding in the brain on a CT scan of brain. We need to use the Hounsefield unit values which can be done on the console in CT room.In any cases, CT scan s the modality of choice for detecting both calcium deposits and bleeding in brain. However, in research studies, MRI brain is supposed to be superior for studying bleeding in the brain.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in ","Yes, My father whom is 76, has metastatic melanoma, which went into his lungs, he is being treated with ipilimumab, he also has cardio vascular problem, along with being diabetic , he fell the other night, his INR was 3.6, they told us to take him to the ER and they did a CT scan, which found 2 spots on this brain, they said that they could not tell if he had bleeding on the brain or if they were calcium deposits. Question one is why could they not tell the difference? and from what I have been reading calcium deposit are not that great either. They just did a second cat scan, which shows them being calcium deposits Between his Oncologist and Neurologist were debating on either a CT scan or an MRI which one should he have. He also, has been running a fever between 100 and 102 degrees." -254024,What causes uterus pain while coughing during pregnancy?,"nitrofurantoin can be used along with a urine alkaline solution ,u can also go for cranberry extract ","Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... 21 weeks pregnant . Urine culture results shoe e coli. Only symptom is frequent need to urinate. Know I will be prescribed anti biotics. Could baby be harmed by this infection?" -135279,Swelling and itching near nails. Taking antihistamines and allergy related drugs. Treatment?,get blood serum tested for major foods like milk wheat egg potato rice nuts chana after getting repoort eliminate the cuprit foods from diet and then go for desensitisation therapy for food allergies it is the newest treatment of food allergies and is giving excellent results ,"I am facing a food allergy problem from last two year , after taking whole caution , still every day i face swelling problem of face and itchy rash on skin. On taking medicine like olopat in start my allergy got supress but from last 9 days I an facing continuity of swelling till three days at a place .. From last two days i am facing a new problem .. on washing after stool my hand got swell .. this instant swelling was observe last two time." -191174,Is Komark Shampoo cause cancer or what is its side effect ?,"Welcome to Healthcare MagicYou could be having Hepatitis due to Hepatitis virus. Have you eaten outside food recently, any blood transfusion, unprotected sex. You need more tests to rule out Hepatitis virus like A, B, C etc. Consult your Doctor to get the required investigations and get adequately treated to prevent complications. Eat less fatty diet, eat more fibre rich diet. Drink plenty of water. ","I have the BRCA2 gene, I had breast cancer at age 28. I am now 42 and am struggling with extreme tiredness (usually I am very fit and active). I had a blood test which my doctor says had high white blood cell cound and high bilirubin level. He said I most likely had a virus. But I am concerned....." -111624,What does my chest x-ray report suggest?,"Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having mostly uncontrolled GERD ( gastroesophageal reflux disease ). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Along with antacids, you need following lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and tension. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Go for walk after meals. 5. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. 6. Get done upper GI scopy to rule out H.pylori infection in stomach. As h.pylori induced gastritis can be the cause for chronic uncontrolled GERD. ",44 year old male 5'11 188 lbs. Been having burning sensation in the chest for yers. All cardiac tests are negative. Was treated for acid reflux 4-5 years ago. The pain lasts all day for weeks on end. Suddley it's gone but always comes back. Can't seem to get any answers. -106109,What is the intermittent chest pain on the right side?,"as per your history, its looking like a disorder known as Interstitial lung diseases or ILD. other than coughing, she may have breathlessness with progressive worsening.you should go to respiratory disease specialist. ",my mom is suffering from cough from past 2 years. consulted so many docs and had done so many tests.. One doctor in hyderabad is telling that her lungs are not expanding and no medicine is there to cure it.. just have to continue the medicine life long.. can you please guide me to where can i take my mother ? -160399,What causes a fluid filled bump on the knee?,"Hello,These are blisters filled with yellow fluid or reddish when are hemorrhagic blisters. This is from big swelling and contusion of soft tissue envelope. I would suggest you to keep the leg up above the heart level and do not cover these blisters as they need to dry up in the air. If the blisters show again, you can aspirate it with sterile syringe. You can take some broad spectrum antibiotics (Cefazolin) to prevent any infection. I think the situation will be back to normal in 2 or 3 weeks.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Valbona Selmani ","I dropped an 84 pound safe on my foot.... have been to ER, 3 X-rays determined no broken bones, just severe contusion. Today a blister has formed on top of my big toe where it bends & is very painful.... have punctured it to remove fluid.... is this normal? Just continue to remove fluid???" -138559,What causes sudden and severe back pain post a colonoscopy test?,"The symptoms point towards an entity called facet joint arthropathy but diagnosis is to be confirmed by physical examination in the hands of an orthopaedic or pain physician. The cause of the same is mostly wear and tear and due to lifestyle issues. Diagnosis can be confirmed by inaging such as MRI. Treatment includes exercise regimes, oral medications, interventional pain management ( injections into the said joint or nerve ablation). ","Lower back pain, left side, only when I move certain ways. Worse when I rise from a seated position. Otherwise can perform routine activities such as vacuuming, walking and dusting. Thought muscle strain, but has lasted two weeks with no change. Thanks. YYYY@YYYY" -182682,"Neurofibromas on hands and feet, foul smelling armpits, burning micturation, chest pain in stressful moments. Had neurofibromas operated earlier. What do the symptoms indicate?","Hello. Thanks for writing to us. After a head injury, the scarring of brain due to injury can result in seizures. Since on stopping the treatment, your wife had seizures again, it is best to resume the treatment with Gardenal. The side effects of the medicine are many times lesser than the risk of damage due to seizures. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com ",My wife got accident in 2008. She fell from stairs. She went into comma for about 10 days. A private hospital in Jalandhar named : Satyam Hospital treated her. She was on gardinal 60mg for 3 Years. Lastly doctor tell us to have EEG Test. But we did not did that and stopped the medcine. Now after 1 and 1/2 year she had a seizure . she was unconsious for about 15 minutes. Now we again went to Satyam Hospital. Now they did EEG Test and doctor said(after seeing the report) that she will have to again take Gardinal 60mg : 02 Tabs in a day. please suggest any risks -88223,Suggest treatment for liver cirrhosis and hepatitis c,"Hi,How are you? Where are you writing from?The above set of labs suggests there is blockage of the bile duct (the pipe which empties bile juice from liver into the intestine) at some level. There are multiple reasons for this and can include something as simple as a stone inside the duct or could be something dangerous like cancer. The cause can be very easily found by doing a scan of the belly (ultrasound, CT, MRI etc) and some simple blood tests to look for cancer. You could be treated based on that. Also an endoscopy (ERCP) and stenting of the bile duct will bring down your jaundice levels. Medications usually will not work for this kind of jaundice.Hope this helped and hope you feel better soon. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details or for sharing any scan reports - rxsuresh@gmail.com ","My age is 53 years. I have done LFT test, my reading as follows:Total Bilirubin : 23.52Direct Bilirubin : 17.40SGPT : 74Alkaline Phos ; 369Gamma GT : 379I take medicine like : telefast 120ml, deltacortil, atarix, for sugar gytril 2ml, I have 7 LFT's, what I need to do now, my condition is still not good, please advise" -86767,What causes upper abdominal pain and acid reflux after gallbladder removal?,"Hi thank you for posting your query. i understand your concerns.My opinion is that you should not much worried about this as the fatty liver is a reversible condition. This can be achieved by simple lifestyle modifications for weight loss and taking right medication in right time.I would advise you to follow these instructions given below. Try losing 1 or 2 pounds per week not more than that, as it would lead to health problems. Go for cardiovascular exercises like brisk walking, running, swimming for 45min a day, 6 times a week. Strength training 4times a week.Avoid alcohol , quit from smoking.Avoid fatty foods, junk foods, deep fried foods, simple sugars, pizzas, chocolates, ice creams, soft drinks. Have a balanced and healthy diet that should include complex carbohydrates like brown rice, oats, brown bread. High protein foods like egg white, pulses, beans, sprouts, soya beans, milk, cottage cheese. Low fat foods. Use olive oil. Have 4 to 5 servings of green leafy vegetables along with all mixed vegetables. 5 to 6 servings of all fruits except banana, mango, chickoo.Drinky 3 litres of water per day.If you have diabetes keep your blood sugars under control.Get regular check ups for cholesterol and triglycerides from your doctor. Hope i have answered your question, if you have further questions i will be happy to help. ",Sgpt 165 sgot 79 this is the result of my blood test..doc says i have a fatty liver ..she gave me legalon 140 mg..i am a drinker but its not consistent sometimes i drink too much sometimes a week without it..how fast can i reverse fatty liver ..thank you... -141486,What does pinch feeling in back indicate?,"Hii....looks like you have a mechanical back pain. Try some pain killers with muscle relaxants, some back strengthening exercises once pain relief. Also its better get a x-ray done to rule out some other problems. Take care. ","hi i have had right lower back pain for 4 years after my 3rdchild was born, always a dull ache but after activity and movement. its around 6 centermeters from my tail bone and than 5 centermenter to the right side it hurts when i press it. some days are good others not good." -238529,What causes inappropriate behavior with hostility and childishness?,"Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Psychiatric illness can be treated with medications as well as psychotherapy. You may use the medicines that have been prescribed to you by your psychiatrist.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                         ",i am suffering from social phobia and i told my this problem to psychologist and he suggest me to take medicines. 1 at day time and 2nd at both day and night. so do u think it is wise to take it as i have mental problem and he is suggesting me medicine at body level ? or it is lack of my knowledge ? -113197,What causes chronic cough with a history of breast cancer?,Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are having respiratory tract infection.starting from nose till the lungs.So better to start these treatment. 1. Avoid oily and spicy food.2. Drink plenty of water.3. Start macrolide group of antibiotic. 4. Also take antihistamines drug5. Also take anti inflammatory drugs.If not improve in 5 days better to get done Chest x ray to rule out lower respiratory tract infection. ,I can t get to a hospital because I live in a very small village and they don t have a reliable clinic here and I need to know what I have cause my chest hurts my ears my throat hurts and its hard to breathe and I keep sneezing and puked a few times n feeling tired and I am trying to figure out what is going on its been 2days now and it just got very worse today and I need to know what it is -94189,What causes itchy red pus filled lump?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have multiple lumps all over body. It can be multiple neurofibroma or multiple lipomatosis. Both can leads to multiple lump. In most of cases both lesion are benign but rarely it can turn in to cancerous. You should go for biopsy of one of your lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. No treatment is required if it is benign. If you have cosmetic problem then surgical excision can be done. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",I have recently developed hard painless lumps all over my body...20+ and mostly on my arms as well as a potentially un-related speech problem (aprexia). I have only had thes 2 issues for about 2 years now! Without sugar coating it what could this be? -237500,Suggest treatment for skizoaffective and drug abused,"Hello She has two main issues which need attention--She is 17 years old and is staying away from home first time-She has witnessed an accident She has complaints of fever almost daily on regular basis but all investigations and examinations came normal. Most likely she is either having problem of home sickness which is causing severe anxiety and is precipitating somatic symptoms like fever. The fever is nothing but weakness and chronic fatigue which is being perceived as fever.Other possibility is PTSD. Post traumatic stress disorder is a disorder develop after witnessing some serious life threatening accident or event. Post event individuals develop symptoms of anxiety and hyperarousal. I would advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for treatment and management.Behavior therapy, medicines like Fluoxetine, Sertraline which are good anti anxiety and anti depressants are used in treatment. Consult a psychiatrist.Thanks, hope this helps you. ",my brother's daughter aged 17 years studying in college is staying away form home for the first time. she is now suffering form fever every few days. She has under gone all type of treatment for fever but with no positive results. we feel she is having fear of some sort due to a accident she has witnessed. She is not expressing any thing. what next to be done is it proper to consult a psychiatrist. -22792,Having some discoloration on the back of the scalp. Could it be folliculitis?,"Hi. I have seen your query and concern. I have examined your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems that you are having non-involuting congenital hemangioma (NICH). NICH present at birth and usually flatter, presented as well defined round to oval, slightly indurated mass with overlying visualized deeper blood vessels (telangiectasias) and a rim of pallor. You can get ultrasonography with color Doppler to rule out arteriovascular malformation. NICH do not go away, often asymptomatic and may require excision. But, must weigh the risks and benefits of the proposed treatment. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist ","Hi doctor, I shave my head with a razor blade once in a few days as if shaving my face. I have been doing this for seven years now. Four years ago, my doctor noticed that I had a discoloration on the back of my scalp. He said it was nothing to worry about and had probably always been there like a birthmark. Now, a few years later, it has never actually gone away. It has become bigger, more pronounced and red all the time. It does not itch ever, but it does stay red and feels rougher than the normal skin to touch. It just looks like a bright red rash that never goes away. It does not turn scaly or white and also does not flake off to my knowledge. I do not have a lot of anxiety over it, but it is extremely embarrassing to the point where I do not show my full head a lot in the public. Could it be folliculitis? Could that last for years? Please help." -104032,What could tingling in chest/arms with nausea and warmness suggest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult pediatrician and get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection (pneumonia).High grade fever, chest congestion etc are characteristic symptoms of pneumonia in children. She is not improving with anti malarial and routine antibiotic. So she might need higher antibiotics and other supportive treatment. So better not to give any drug without consulting pediatrician. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. ",hi dr my daughter at 9 years old suffering high fever from last 5days 104f medicin taken malariel dose and ceprofloxcine 250mg oraly today she is at ceftoximine sodium but stil tem 100f exray chest is clear also pNs also chest is congested pls what your recomindation -10933,Is it possible to get weird breakout around chin due to change in diet?,"Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and according to me they are papular lesions of acne. They are not blackheads or whiteheads. I would recommend you to continue with the birth control pill besides applying Benzoyl peroxide 5 percent gel on the pimples twice daily. Follow some tips to avoid pimples such as keep your face dry, avoid applying oily creams and moisturizers, avoid oiling of scalp, use cosmetics labelled as non-comedogenic and reduce the intake of sugary foods. 1. Hormonal disturbances. 2. Seborrhea. Acne vulgaris. ","Hi doctor, Just recently I have noticed some weird breakouts around my chin area. I am not sure when they started. While I do from time to time experience acne, I do not think what I am experiencing on my chin is not an acne breakout. Because there is no white head or black head present. They are not popable. The only change in my diet is I have been enjoying an occassional glasses of wine after dinner. I have also started eating mozzarella cheese, which I have not eaten before. Thinking that it was perhaps linked to hormones. I have restarted birth control three days ago after a 4 month hiatus. Please help." -46467,"Have weird rashes on the body. Have eczema. On upper thighs, butt crack. Not pimples. Treatment?",Hi tpha indicates previous infection whereas vdrl indicates acute infection.hence when done 2 yrs back was positive but tpha was negative.now after 2 yrs it became past hence tpha positive now.treatment will effect vdrl reactivity but tpha.vdrl 1:2 is almost negative hence there is no need to do anything ,hi doctor I am VDRL positive since 2 years but at that time my TPHA was negative and doctor advice me Benzibiotic injection just one and after that I did not go back for any test but just one day ago I did TPHA Because I was feeling rash on my body at that time tpha was positive and vdrl Ratio was 1.2 so what I need to do I am to much worry about allI am MARRIED should I need to continue sex with my wife -190501,Trucut biopsy shows infiltrating duct carcinoma. Is the line of treatment okay?,"Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Do you have abdominal distension/ loss of appetite/ fever along with mentioned symptoms? Blood in stools is an alarming sign and it should be taken seriously. Although you have negative history of any type of cancer but still your symptoms suggest for thorough work up. You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist. You should go for colonoscopy along with complete blood count, thyroid profile. You should also go for CT scan abdomen with angiography, if colonoscopy is normal. Take care, Dr. Mayank Bhargava ",hi ! i m 36 yrs old and been having blood in my stool with no accompanied pain for the pass 2 yrs. I m 5 8 135lbs BMI 20.3 and bodyfat percentaage is 4%. I visit a physican for the problem and took a stool test 1 yr ago and the results was negative. the physican advise me to included more fiber into my diet.Its still persist off and on when i have diarrhea or hard stools in trivial amounts.I m concern.i have no family history of any sort of cancers.What should i do? -21425,What could have caused itchiness and burning sensation in clitoris?,"Hi. Itching on clitoris can be due to fungal infections. Do you have any white vaginal discharge which is itching and foul smelling? Do you have burning sensation or pain while passing urine? Clitoral pain could be due to trauma. If you have rubbed it hard while washing it will be painful because it is a very sensitive organ. Do FBS (fasting blood sugar), PPBS (postprandial blood sugar) blood test on empty stomach tomorrow morning. Nerve-related pain can be seen in diabetes. Do you have diabetes or hypertension, since they can cause such problems? Since you are saying that it appears and feels normal, unlikely to be a tumor. Let me know the report tomorrow and I will prescribe medication after seeing them. 1.Take tablet Cetrizine orally at night for a week. 2.Apply ointment Clotrimazole on clitoris and vagina twice daily. Avoid intercourse when you are on treatment. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online.--->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor,I am 44 years old taking Noriday mini pill for last seven years. It was prescribed to help with heavy menstrual flow. It makes my cycles slightly irregular at 42 to 43 days. I have not been sexually active for over five years. A few weeks ago I felt a sharp stinging pain in my clitoris area while bending forward. I did not give it a second thought until the same type of pain woke me up a few days later. My clitoris is itchy and has a slight burning sensation. The pain has not returned with the same intensity but has been somewhat present as an uncomfortable feeling of rubbing even when nothing is touching the region. I use water only to wash this area and I shower twice daily. Today I gently pulled back the clitoral hood and noticed that the clitoris is the same color as my body skin and not pink like the rest of my vulva. What could have caused this?" -71849,How does Yamini tablet help to conceive?,"this report meant follicle size is increasing and then rupture ...if u have kept relationship around rupture,there is good chances of concieving... ","hello i ma pcos patient trying for baby for last 2 years, done tvs on day11, two follicile of sixw 19*16 and 19.6*16.3 with ET 7.3 mm, on day 15 dr reported that one collapsed follicile with fluid seen and other on is of now 17.2*15.5, please suggest what it implies? is there is chances of conceiving this month" -15321,What is the reason for three recurrent miscarriages?,"Hello. The presence of ANA positivity (attachment removed to protect patient identity) indicates that you have thrombophilias and this could be acquired or inherited and hence you would have to get a complete thrombophilia screening done, like ACLA, APLA, LAC, protein C, and S deficiency, antithrombin 3 deficiency, factor 5 Leiden mutation, serum homocysteine levels. Pregnancy is possible but once heart rate arrives, then you would have to be on LMWH (low molecular weight Heparin) or Enoxaparin injections daily till your delivery to sustain and maintain pregnancy. You can discuss further if in doubt. ","Hello doctor, I have had three recurrent miscarriages and I only had some testing done. I am not really sure what to make of it. Could anyone explain why this is happening based on my results? I was on Progesterone during third pregnancy." -139254,Suggest treatment for severe back pain,"Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, the symptoms you are telling is a mixture of things and this is what is cleared in an examination, you fail to mention the age of your mother, these symptoms could come from brain and i feel consulting a neurologist will be good idea.I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. ","dear sir, my mom suffered from back pain in head and right side of the body,from head to feet, and have some rapid heart bit also,and vomiting, fatigue, radiation of the pain from the neck to the back of the head.i wish to know that is it a case of cervical or thyroid ?" -4317,How do yoga practice help in losing weight?,"Hello. According to your height and weight, your BMI (body mass index) comes out to 30.24 which is considered to be a clear case of obesity for Asian population according to the latest guidelines. If you are really willing to lose weight, then you just need to understand that weight gain or weight loss is simply due to a balance between calorie intake and calorie requirements. The second most important point is there are no short cuts to weight loss. The ideal recommended weight loss per week can be approximately two kilograms. So, you can expect approximately 6 to 10 kg of weight loss in one month. Weight loss for the first two weeks is always easiest. The main difficulty is in the second and third months. Plan and follow any weight loss strategy for a minimum of six months. Go for yoga a minimum of one hour per day and five days a week. An ideal recommendation will be two hours of workout per day. One hour can be given to yoga and another one hour can be reserved for jogging, running, walking, dancing, exercise or any other physical work out. Some practices which are useful for weight loss are jogging, jumping, spinal twists, back swing, hip twist, forward and backward bending, side bending, Parivrtta trikonasana stretch, dynamic suryanamaskara, chakki chalanasana, bhunamanasana, chapaati making, dhanurasana swing, salabhasana, alternate bhujangasana and parvatasana, navasana, navasana swing, paschimottanasana stretch, halasana, alternate paschimottanasana and halasana, cycling, eka pada uttanasana and dwi pada uttanasana, side leg raising, naukasana, naukasana swing, kapalbhati kriya, jala neti kriya, laghu shankha prakshalana, vamana dhauti, nadi suddhi pranayama, bhramari and surya anuloma viloma. It is not advisable to start with these practices without guidance especially in the beginning. Suryanamaskara is especially beneficial. Start with three rounds per session and keep adding one extra round every third day till you reach ten rounds per session. Dietary modification is a must for success. You can follow different diet plans. For example, one week liquid-only diet, another week fruits only diet. Becoming very strict with one diet plan makes it difficult to follow. Go for food items which are bulky (more volume) but with less calories, for example, fruits and salads instead of an item which are have condensed calories and but less bulk like sweets. All the information is relevant to you as long as you are not suffering from any other ailment. It is worth to check your thyroid status if you have not done it already. ","Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. My height is 5' 2"" and weighs about 75 kg. What are the yoga I could do to reduce weight? How many days a week and for how many hours shall I practice yoga?" -4039,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -16219,How to cure my fibroadenomas present in breast and PCOD?,"Hi. For fibroadenomas, it is better to discuss with a breast specialist. Many things happen due to genetics or due to use of any specific product. Check your family history regarding gray hairs. Use natural products to color hairs like henna (Indian herbal product). For PCOD, have a strict healthy diet with less salt, sugar, oil, and spice. Do a walk daily to have a healthy BMI (body mass index) and weight. Try to have regular menstrual cycles, or you can take a cyclic combined oral contraceptive pill for three months. Please send your scan report to guide you further. If you have any fertility issue, try to remove the fibroid as it is large and then decide for conception. If you have heavy periods due to fibroids, then you can do a myomectomy. Use natural products to the hairs. Avoid using conditioners regularly. If you have irregular cycles, try to consult a gynecologist for a further examination. Try to do serum progesterone, serum testosterone, serum insulin, serum prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, and thyroid function test. Discuss the laboratory results and the scan reports with your gynecologist. Have a complete checking and complete treatment of the health issues you have. If you are trying for conception, have folic acid daily and have sex in a fertile period of your cycle. ","Hi doctor, My sonomammography report showed fibroadenomas in the left breast in 2-1 and 3-4 clock positions measuring 8 x 2 mm and 6 x 3 mm. My USG reports showed polycystic ovaries, a cyst adjacent to left ovary, a hypoechoic lesion is seen between the uterus and the right ovary is found with broad ligament fibroid. Recently, I have increased hair fall, and I have gray hairs. Please advise." -142444,How to treat back pain?,"Quite often the cause of back pain is musculoskeletal. You may have slept awkwardly, or incurred some other gradual physical trauma. Topical ice would help control the stifness/spasms. You also could apply topical pain cream such as Aspercreme. If there are no other symptoms, the it's just a matter of rest and pain control until it heals and resolves. But if over the counter pain meds aren't cutting it, then you may need to see your doctor to get something stronger, and/or a muscle relaxant. Another quick option is chiropractic. ","I have back pain, right side, above waist, no symptoms otherwise of kidney infection nor do I get them. It's getting worse since last night when it started suddenly, Advil didn't dent it. Trying to figure out what's causing it. I'm physically active, no problems. Thanks! L" -181116,"Meningioma, Radio surgery done. Advised craniotomy. How safe is it? recovery time?","Hello,You are ignoring the problem for the last 6 years.Please consult a neurosurgeon immediately and get a CT scan or MRI scan of your head as per their advise.We need to know what is happening (CT scan or MRI scan will detail this) so that a good treatment option can be advised to you.Do not feel embarrassed and get a cure at the earliest.Hope it helps. ",hi there i have been having this problem for 6 years. 1 day i was sitting there after waking up in the morning i think i was 16 at the time (now 22) and i scratched my head and i felt a dip in my skull it was big enough for me to put my pinky in. i kept it secret for a long time but now the dip has grown i can only describe as it has flattened my skull i am all ways wearing a cap as i am so embarrassed. it is all most the size of my hand now but another worrying thing is that i can hear what has been described as pop rocks in the head i get the noise (you can feel the noise in your head) all around the miss shaped side of my skull and i get it all around my neck 2 and the other day i started getting pains in my head they were severe and i did a symptoms check and i could only match it up to cluster headake i hope someone can help me plaese -110969,"How to treat severe mucus formation along with shallow,fast breathing with burping?","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should first consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). According to me you are not properly diagnosed and we should rule out chronic lung infection like tuberculosis, fungal infection and chronic bronchitis in your case. So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed for the diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. You may require additional bronchodilators. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi. I was diagnosed with bronchitis December 1, 2013 and am still dealing with the illness. I've been on 3 rounds of antibiotics and inhalers and am still not better. How long will this last and is bronchitis truly what i have? I am coughing, exhausted, chills that come and go." -88265,How long do SGOT and SGPT levels take to return back to normal levels?,"Thank you for the query. As per history, you a 54yrs old lady (through menopause), a long term diabetic (around 38yrs) with slightly deranged Liver enzymes. Your lipid profile is within acceptable limits.Your profile is similar to a condition known as Non-Alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is common in diabetics (though the liver enzymes are more deranged in this condition). Consumption of fatty diet, may indeed be a cause. It is recommended to avoid refined carbohydrates, saturated fat and carbonated drinks. High fibre diet is advised. It is commendable that you do not consume alcohol.Cirrhosis, may not always be due to consumption of alcohol. A number of other conditions can cause Cirrhosis like - Chronic Hepatitis B/C infection, Autoimmune hepatitis, NAFLD, Wilson's disease etc. Without further information, it will be difficult to comment as to why she developed Cirrhosis.I would advise you to repeat your liver function test after a month, and if your enzymes are persistantly elevated or on the rising trend, please do visit your physician. Some investigations like USG upper abdomen and some blood tests may be needed.Hope this helps you out.Regards,Dr. Ayusmati Thakur ","I am a diabetic of 38 years. My blood work today showed the sgpt(42)and sgot (46) were slightly elevated. Everything else was normal. My cholesterol was 195, my triglyceride was 59, my hdl was 79, and ldl was 104. Could it possibly be a diet issue. I have been eating more fatty foods than normal, and have craved and eaten coconut lately. I am 54, through menopause and everything seems to be topsy turvy. My mom died 2 years ago with cirrosis of the liver and she never drank a drop in her life. I am not a drinker of alcoholic beverages either. Advise please!" -104223,What could stabbing chest pain with high bp suggest?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. First of all no need to worry for heart diseases for your symptoms because your extensive cardiac work up is normal. Sometimes excessive stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi wondering about things going on in my chest.Ive been to the hospital twice and have had the blood work done ,ekgs,stress test all of this.And their saying this is not a sign of a heart attack.I am 50 years old.I do have a heart murmer that i was born with.that i have never had problems with.For about a year now ive been getting this sharp jult on my left side at the heart area.and the past few days its been like a fluttering going on with no pain with it.Except the jult that i still get.Its Like a cell phone on vibrate in your pocket,this happens every couple mintues.Just cant seem to get any answers and have done the tests.But it still gets scary.And the doctor bills keep getting bigger from going with no results." -132501,Suggest remedy for allergic reaction after hair bleech,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicSince the rash and itching return when you wash your face, you may want to take a look at the agents you are using.You should consider changing your facial soap to a simple soap with reduce allergic potential to see if this reduces the reactions.If this does not help, then you may want to consider allergy testing to see if you can identify a specific allergen.I hope this helps ","Need help with an allergy or let me say infection I had on my face. It s itching and sometimes burning when I wash my face. Contacted my PCP and he prescribed a steroid (Medrol) dose pk. But on finishing the medication, the rashes came back and its still itchy as well. What do I do? Thanks." -33445,Suggest remedy for getting pregnant,Hi I think the fibroid will not affect the pregnancy rates. You can take clomid for 6 months. One dominant follicle is good enough for conceiving. So don't loose hope. If you don't conceive by this you can go for IUI after a semen analysis of your husband and a tubal patency test. ,"hi,im 38 years old,im trying to get pregnant for 7 months now but we always failed,my ob gyne advise me to use clomide for 6 consicutive months,im doing my folicle monitoring every month and there is only one dominant folicle but stil im not getting pregnant.my ob gyne also found out that i have myoma measuring 2.4cm but she told me not to bother if will not affect if i will get pregnant,please help me im desperate to have a child." -211360,What does traces of protein and 0-1 pus cells in urinalysis suggest?,"Hello, Your 9 month old daughter should gradually be started on all food items that your family eats. Introduce one food item every 5-7 days. You can give her raagi, sooji, mashed potatoes, mashed banana, khichdi, paratha, chapati besides the puréed fruits and vegetables you are giving her. Regarding egg, give her only the yellow portion till she is an year old. Hope that helps.Regards,Preeti ","Hello, My daughter is 9 months old . She doesn t eat rice. I give her veg/fruit puree and curd with breastmilk. can you suggest some foods what I can give her. She s active but weight 15 lbs. can she have ragi java... egg... food what we eat.... thanks." -49029,"Are mildly dilated right ventricle, impaired left ventricular grade I/IV and mild mitral regurgitation serious concerns?","Hi, After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that you can continue to take Metoprolol SR as it is the safest medication with lesser side effects. Kindly take healthy diet and maintain a good physical activity for better heart health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist ","Just an opinion, recently informed my md cardiologist had side effects from taking toprolxl 25 mg tab once daily only 1/2 dose 12.5 mg then after on med for 3 yr wondered why on do long but taking w side effects lightheadedness memory appearing different having dry mouth legs some edema and not feeling right. after testing and visit deceided and weined me off w tappering dose NOW, SINCE VISIT STATING INTERVAL OF SOME FAST BEETS. decides to take as needed metroprol succinate 25 mg 1/2 tab only as needed ... since drugs similiar on long acting /other short Would u take this! knowing signs symptoms similiar my heart rate is 60s and I do get APC S the side effects are not worth the risk again! as a nurse YYYY@YYYY I feel I would get second opinion from some one else I am aware I am drug sensitive do not like to take meds only if indicated. take fish oils coq10,mvi, asa 81 mg daily since age 40 since cardiac hx in family parents I am non-DM ....." -139758,Suggest remedy for back pain,HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are suffering from chronic backache.This may be related to muscles and bone weakness.There may be deficiency of vitamins and trace elements.You can take supplements of vitamins and trace elements .Back exercises are helpful in muscle strengthening.Analgesic such as ibuprofen is helpful in pain relief.You can get vitamin D and vitaminB12 levels and if found low you can take its supplements (vitaminD3 and mecobalamin).You can further investigate it by MRI of lumbar spine.Your floating stool and gas and bloating may be unrelated to backache for this you can take omeprazole empty stomach. It may be amoebisis and you can get stool examination or take antiamoebiasis treatment for five days. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.Hope I have answered your query.If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.Wishing you good health.Take care. ,"I have lower back pain that comes and goes and it sometimes radiates to my leg and flank areas. Today I experienced floating stool in addition to my back pain being a bit uncomfortable. Also, I had intense gas and bloating toward the end of the week last week. My back pain started, off and on, in late December." -137591,How long does severe lower backache due to a twisted vertebrae take to get cured?,"Hello, Possible reasons for your back pain considering your history are 1. muscular spasm 2. instability of your back due to facetal arthritis 3. spondylolysis which mean break in lower vertebra. X-ray of lumbo sacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views will be helpful for confirming diagnosis as one of this. please get it done for radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab Ultracet twice a day for pain relief. Detailed clinical Examination is very useful diagnosis tool and your visit to orthopedic surgeon for this is highly recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","I would like to know the possible reason for lower back pain? I’m currently experiencing lower back and hip pain on the right side of my body, it is painful to bend down, I’m very stiff and it also hurts when I walk, this has been happening for the last few days, but it appears to be getting better." -163395,How to get rid off fibromyalgia?,"helloi can understand your concernactually the injury has lead to the soft tissue injury i.e the tissue underneath your skin has been injured,in other words the injury has caused the inflammation of the soft tissue which has lead to pain and swelling---(1) the most important thing to do is to give rest to the injured part...as feet n ankle bears the whole of the body weight until n unless the injured part gets complete rest for few days the injured part wont get healed so avoid walking or doing any activity for which will put weight of your body on your ankle(2) lie down in bed in horizontal position for 2-3 days so that the injured tissue get time for healing(3) do icing for the first 2 days and after that do hot fomentation for 2-3 days few times a day(4) tie a crap bandage around ankle to restrict unusual movement of the ankle joint n it will also reduce swelling(5) get a x-ray done of the injured ankle to rule out any minor fracture(6) take tablet diclofenac 2 times a day and tablet serratiopeptidase 10 mg three times a day for 3 daysfollow all these and you will be perfectly fine very soonregards ","I was hit with a softball (Line Drive) on the inner part of my ankle a week or so ago and it hurt a bit to walk on and was swollen with a bruise on the spot, also sore to the touch. Today I was hit again in the exact same spot with another line drive. It s is swollen and hurts if I walk on it for over 5-6 mins or so. It s very tender to the touch and hurts so much when I put ice on it. What should I do? And what do you think is wrong? And yes I have been icing" -95815,What causes painful lumps behind ears in kids?,"Hi,DEar,thanks for your query to HCM.I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the subdermal lump on the waistline,is due to the chronic boil on the waistline,as it hurts you on pressing it.2-The chronic boil is due to the chronic friction on the waistline- as it is present for 4 mths with little soreness.3-Treatment which I would advise is-3-a-Tb NSAIDs 3-b-Antibiotics -for 5 days,3-c-Tb-serropetidase-as its chronic -and to faciliate the antibiotic penetration to cure the chronic boil-3-c- if not releived, you should consult a Surgeon-who would excise it -to stop the hurt on pressure.4-Hope this would solve your query.5-Wellcome for any more questions on new or this subject also...Have A Good Day..!! ","I'm 19, around 5.9. About 12 stone, not really any medical history... I have a strange lump like thing under the skin, on my waistline. I think it may have been a spot, i'm not sure. It hurt at times, I thought this was just due to the location and the fact I sit a lot putting pressure on it. It gradually subsided to a barely noticeable lump, however theres still a spot like mark there. But its been there for months now.... It looks like spot under the skin. But as I said, its been there for atleast 4 months or so." -75468,"On follicular study, non-ruptured egg on taking injection, had good follicular size on ovaries. Should I wait?","Hi piyushyour active motile sperm count is really reduced.bitter truth of such thing is-there is no medication or herbal remedy,that can really increase sperm count.but,some empirical methods like wearing loose undergarments not taking hot shower bathcan increase sperm counts in some percent of cases.Thank You ",i just had my semen analysis done the facts of report are as under Volume: 3 ml color: whitish grey sperm count: 95million/ml active motile: 20% sluggish motile: 25% non active motile: 55% Kindly advice me on the my report overall and ways to overcome any deficiency if any. particularly on low rate of active motile thanks -244467,"Have depression, cannot live with girlfriend. Help","Hi Forum. It is not the age to think so much of the health. As you didnt have insurance you are thinking so much about your health.if you are ill your boay drag you to the doctor, so dont think that you are ill or not. you must be having minor ailments like gastric irritation anaemia etc for that you need to go to a physician for diagnosis and treat ment. Besides i advise you to follow some diet recomendations as avoid taking more of spices chillies junk fooes and oily foods. Take more of green leafy vegetables pulses egg meat milk fruits juices and sea foods to build up general health and mental health and welbeing. Try to follow some diversion procedures as reading reading and reading because you are in studying age. thanks for calling. ","I m 17 and i ve been feeling very dizzy and lightheaded lately which never really happens to me. I know it s not my heart because I had it checked a couple months ago after a fainting spell I had. I have depression but I don t think it s from stress or anything since it hasn t been that bad lately. I have been eating a little less than normal but not too much. I haven t been sleeping well, when I do sleep I usually have really weird dreams and I wake up really really sweaty. That has never happened before besides when I have a fever and I don t have a fever. I do have low blood pressure but it s not seriously low last time I checked. I would love to not go to a doctor if it s nothing serious since I do not have insurance... if you suggest I go please let me know. If you have ideas on what s wrong please let me know so I can look into it more." -225549,Suggest remedies for bulging of nipples,"Hello, Don't worry. Your could be an isolated case of delayed ejaculation. Size of testicles not much have any relationship with ejaculation. Work with your doctor for a solution. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist ","Hi, I'm embarrassed to ask this, but here it goes, I am 16 (17 in 2 months) and male, but cannot ejaculate. My doctor didn't seemed concerned with the size of my testicles but he doesn't know that I can't ejaculate. When I turned 14, my doctor said that I was a year or two late but this seems like more. I have plenty of hair and I am able to get erections. I don't know if this is related, but I have a mild form of hypospadias that was determined to be not enough of a problem to operate on. As for the question, am I just late, or could something wrong? I am 5'9, 140 pounds, and of european decent. I know that it is hard to give advice without seeing me, but nonetheless thank you." -50999,Suggest treatment for headache and high BP,"HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, Aortic valve if affected by rheumatic fever so it can be managed with medicine but later of sooner valves becomes calcified, at the age of 74 it is risky to change the valve, other cardiac parameters are matter of concern, even if the patient is physically fit still the procedures carries some risk, in my opinion it is better to managed the case medically, complete bed rest is advisable but she can move around in house just for routine purpose hope this information helps. ","My mother's echo shows that her aortic valve is so calcified that it could even hardly move. My mom has periods of shortness of breath. She has no other symptoms. She is 74 yrs.old. She had hx. of rheumatic fever when she was 14. yrs. old. Would you recommend valve replacement for her? Should she restrict her activities, Would you recommend that she should be in a wheelchair? Would you recommend red wine for her? Thank you." -105934,What causes chest pain while climbing stairs and lifting weights?,"Respected user , hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is in relation with weak immunity of your musculoskeletal system with underlying comorbid conditions , where your lungs are not able to handle certain maneuvers to that of normal person can do .* No medications are going to cure it except your life style modifications - very regular basis deep breathing exercises with YOGA without failure for 40-50 minutes per day will work tremendously.- regular walking in fresh air to rejuvenate lungs with enough oxygen.- avoid smoking / alcohol- have regular sound sleep of 8 hours- refrain from getting acidity- control your BP , Blood sugar, weight , Cholesterol levels- avoid stress / anxietyHope this helps you to any extent.Thanks for using Health care magic & keeping trust in our medical services.Welcome for any further assistance.Wishing you healthy life ahead.Regards dear take care. ","In the past few months, I have had chest pains, like indigestion in the middle of my chest. I have had two ECG and they where off, but the hospital said it was reflux, they did a blood test at the same time and that came back that I didn't have a heart attack. I feel dizzy even if I bend down to touch my toes. I do suffer from HBP,Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Reflux and two heart valves don't close property not major. I do suffer with severe pain daily, but this pain in the chest gets worse when walking or exercise." -159504,Is feet pain associated with diabetic neuropathy?,Dear patient Confirmation of rotator cuff can be done by Mri of the shoulder. Mri is very sensitive and specific for diagnosis of rotator cuff tear. All three drugs can be taken together for pain relief. Keep shoulder immobilised in shoulder brace till Mri is done. please consult shoulder surgeon with Mri report. ,"I am being evalutated on Tuesday to confirm a rotator cuff tear.... My shoulder work, I can t put my arm behind my back or over my head on the left side. The pain is constant and intense. I have had 2 ER visits with pain control, 1 urgent care visit for intial fall and 1 ER visit for xrays. So the night before last the pain was so bad I only had 10 minutes of sleep ... Last night I ended up having the chance after my husband got home from work to go to the ER. They gave me 1mg of Diluadid and 325 mg of Norco to control pain. Today is the first time I have been holding between a 5-7 on the pain scale which normally a 10 plus constant. I have to be premedicated ahead of time for Tuesday s procedure as they are using saline/water due to allergy of contrast.... My question is, one of my prepatory drugs is benedryl... Can I take Benedryl with Norco? I also have an axiety medication that I will be taking as well which is Buspirone.... Are these 3 medications safe to take together the day of the appointment?" -236194,How can depression along with appetite loss be treated?,Hi and thanks for question.u didn't mention symptoms of your anxiety and depression.i will prefer to start with paroxetine which overcome both your anxiety and depression.along with take tab. clonazepam on sos base when ever u have severe anxiety. thanks ,Hi I ve moved to the country and the nearest medical office is 5600km away I suffer from anxiety and depression for 7 years now I thought coming out here I can start to get better.. I came here with a month s worth of medication but I m in need of repeats and I was told that this is how we get scripts out here r u able to help -57359,Are there any side effects of taking Ramipril 75mg everyday?,This being your 1st pregnancy you are going to have different experiences. your cardiac output that is blood pumped out each minute is increased and you feel flushed and warm. whatever you described is normal so don't worry. ,"Hi Doctor, I am 39 y.o. and 7 months pregnant with my first child. Sometimes I feel like blood isn't just moving through my body but rushing as if I have been exercising even when I am still. At each doctors visit my BP has been normal though. Any ideas?" -197143,Suggest treatment for chronical kidney disease in a child,"HelloAs per the symptoms you have told,i would like to have a detailed physical examination of the child including Central Nervous System examination.Without that i can not exactly tell as a lot of conditions present like this.Some of them are worrisome and some are not.Also i would like to have history of measles whether he got that infection anytime or not?Headache could be due to sinusitis but behavioral change is something that should be inverstigated upon.Hope it will help :-) ",My nephew is 7 years old and has been complaining of headaches for several years.His eye sight has been checked and it is fine. Most recently he complained that he was trying to write the letter B and all he could write was a P. His teacher says she has noticed lately that she has to prompt him several times to complete his work. She said he seems to be daydreaming. We are waiting to get an MRI done bit was wondering what might be some possibilities of what we may be dealing with. -86271,Is surgery necessary for gall stones and helicobacter pylori?,"Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. Fatty liver has many cause like Hepatitis B, C, Metabolic disorders, NAFLD, alcohol intake etc. So I will suggest you to visit a Hepatologist for evaluation who will advise tests and then manage accordingly. Meanwhile there are few medicines which I found very useful in my patients are ursodeoxycholic acid and vitamin E. Do regular exercise and reduce your weight if you are overweight, avoid alcohol if you drink.I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health ","I just had a CT scan done, Awaiting results, but also had labs drawn. My AST was 37 and ALT 56, and Glucose was 110. I had taken Nyquil for two days (including night before) to get some sleep because of cough, etc. My Glucose came back as previously mentioned at 110. I do have a fatty liver (previous CT scan), and would say overweight. Social drinker. CT Scan prior to having labs drawn had with dye. Also had a Hall's cough drop before labs were drawn. Would this affect results. I'm just nervous. thanks." -218282,What should I do for sensitive teeth nerves during pregnancy?,"Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have bleeding gums while brushing dont worry it can be due to dirty teeth , Due to periodontal problem bleeding while brushing occurs . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Do brushing twice daily . Do chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily. Consukt dentist and go for ORAL Prophylaxis .Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. ",every once in a while in he morning i see blood in my spit after brushing my teeth. gums do not appear to be inflamed. was just at the dentist and gums are healthy? i feel fine..healthy etc. what could it be and what kind of doctor should i go to for this. -128806,What is the treatment for sharp upper abnominal pain when suffering from ovarian cyst and PID?,"Hello dear,Wheezing is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages (seasonal allergy or asthma)Management includes:1. Asthalin & Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)So, you can use it whenever you are having an acute attack.2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma.3. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.4. A course of antibiotics may be taken to manage secondary bacterial attack.5. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet.6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ","hello doctor, this is vivek, i have wheezing problem from my childhood, i used to take allopathic medicines after that i am taking siddha medicines for almost 6 years for my wheezing problem. But still i have same problem in cold seasons, shall i continue the same siddha medicines or switch over to some other medicines.,.?? Kindly send your valuable feedback.,." -237015,Suggest treatment for severe anxiety and panic attacks,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your son is school going. His case should be different than other adults. Panic attacks always happen due to underlying anxiety. Therefore you must address the underlying anxiety first. Please understand anxiety and related problems. Once you understand your anxiety, you will be able to keep yourself away from panic creating situations. Therapy always starts with avoiding such situations along with coping techniques when forced to be in such situations. Start slowly, progress gradually, attain neatly. Ask your son to understand anxiety and address it. Consult a psychologist if need be.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","My son has episodes of what seems to be a panic attack with headache and other symptoms. Thanksgiving day he experienced one and had to go home. He said he could feel something coming on...he experiencedheadache, and he said he felt like he wanted to scream of blurt out something. He is still not 100% and still has a headache. What do you think?" -40598,"Having dry skin, melasma on the mouth corners. On steroid cream. Permanent cure?","hi, First of all, you seem to be really stressed because of your condition..please dont be so...Melasma is a common problem and one of the known etiological agents is stress..so you have to stop worrying firstly... Now as i can make out, you have been using too many steroids over your face because of which your skin has thinned down and you have developed telangiectasis.. so most importantly,,stop using topical steroids,,they are doing more harm to your skin,, Steroids when used as a lightening agent , only cause some degree of temporary improvement. so they are not of any permanent help.. As you have dry and leathery skin, i would recommend that you should use plenty of emmolients (moisturizing creams) over your face. another thing is that you should always use a sunscreen atleast half an hour before going out in the sun..preferably use a lotion or cream formulation as you have dry skin then certain non steroidal agents like kojic acid and vitamin C formulations have been found to be effective in controlling hyperpigmentation in patients who develop side effects due to excess steroid use. and lastly , try to improve your diet,,,take plenty of fresh fruits and salads..especially citrus fruits as these are a good source of Vitamins and antioxidants and so are very good for skin..... Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul ",hi i have leathery dry skin i have melasma on the corners of my mouth its epidermal because it keeps coming back and i control this witha steriod called betnovate its only tempory i am so distressed as i have tried bleaching prroduct of evry sort and nothing works this steriod has thinned out my skin has given me uneven skin colour and spider veins and also i have pores al over my skin my skin is smooth to touch but dry this is what its done to my skin its so leathery and dry at the same time i do not knw wot to do help me plz its spread to my uper lip now what can i do -251748,What causes pink vaginal spotting during pregnancy while having uterine septum?,HiI have gone through your complaints. Pregnancy outside endometrial cavity is called ectopic.here it is in ampullary portion of fallopian tubes.usually in tubes pregnancy cant grow more than 3 months.it gets ruptured complicating the mother health.its implaied fetus cant survive.only thing is we save mother.its possible to conceive even with single tube .nothing to worry regarding next pregnancy.Thank youRegardsVasundhara ,"hi doctor,one of known to has just been diagnosed with an abnormality in her pregnancy. the foetus started to grow,without getting implanted,in the ampullary region only. she is admitted in the hospital right now.i just wanted to ask is it possible to save the mother and the child in case the pregnancy is for 1 1/2 month? moreover i wanted to ask that can she conceive further in her upcoming life? kiindly help........." -179037,"What could it be if I have a drowsy feeling, sleep briefly and wake up with extreme weakness?","hello there, thanks for the question. Im a dental specialist, read your quiery, u have not mentioned anything about any pain or difficulty with this tumor.have you done any radiological investigation like mri of the said region along with your fine needle biopsy??MRI imaging will give you whether it is involving the arteries and nerves and also will indicate whether surgery is needed immediately, in my opinion you should consult a oral maxillo surgeon preferably or a head and neck surgeon/ENT surgeon.. Hope this helps and feel free to get back with other symptoms r any history regarding this tumor u have. many thanks ",I have a warton tumor on my neck under my ear. Went to an ENT Dr. And was told it must be removed however because its near arteries could have danger of paralysis. Had fine needle biopsy no cancer but only when removed can they be 100 percent sure. How do I find a Dr who would specialize with this surgery? -256271,"Getting irregular period. Was on birth control pill. Getting colds, sore throats, stomach flu. What to do?","Hi,Thanks for the query. Some amount of irregular spotting can be seen with IUCDs. And women with IUCD are more prone for infections. So, better to consult gynecologist once and get examined. Undergo ultrasound once to check the intra uterine position of the IUCD and to rule out any pelvic infection. In case of pelvic infection you may need one course of antibiotics. After ruling out the pelvic infection, you can continue with symptomatic treatment. If the symptoms persist or become severe, you may need to get remove the IUCD.And can continue with non hormonal contraceptives like barrier methods, physiological methods etc.For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.com/2012/03/natural-methods-of-family-planning . htmlTake care. ","I had the mirena iud inserted about 7 months ago after my 2nd child was born. I have been having extremely bad pains in my lower abdominal area and upper pelvic area along with extreme back pain to where I have I can barely walk. I was diagnosed with sciatica before and had endrometriosis several times in the past but nevdr felt anything like this. I still bleed irregular, have a loss of sexual interest, sensitve chest area along with irritability and frequent headaches. Any suggestions or pointers? I must also say I have epilepsy so some meds do counteract with most birth controls." -150527,How can hairline crack on coccyx bone be treated?,"Hi, Joints which are pathognomic for gout is first metatarsophalangeal joint (base joint of great toe). Metatarsophalangeal joints can be affected in any arthritis. Gout is characterized by swollen inflamed red and warm joints, with periods of excerbation. Pain in gouty joints increase with cold. You need to get serum uric acid estimation along with ESR, CRP, RA factor, anti CCP and CBC done to confirm the diagnosis and start of proper treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon ",possibly I have a gout sympthoms - I have aces in the metatrasalphalangeal joint - did not get any hit there - and it is hurting for last 3 days so I can not stand on it. Started to take ibuprofem (500mg *3 a day) . Seems like it is getting better - what should be next step? Thanks. -178006,What causes nagging numbness on the left side of the head?,"The two possibilities to explain your symptoms area. cervical spondylosis- can be confirmed by an mri of the cervical spineb. trigeminal neuralgia.I personally think this goes more in favor of the former diagnosis. And therefore an Mri is a good option. I will suggest meeting a neurologist cause the symptoms can be differentiated on the basis of examination.An Mri can be scheduled accordinglyAnd of course the treatment may vary significantlyA course of physiotherapy with medicines like pregabalin, gabapentin and methylcobalamin may helpBest of luckDr Mittal ","some problem maybe some sort of numbness with my left hand and left side of my head... but now hand is normal only the whole part of the head is feeling the same.. All the cardio,MRI brain and MRA reports are normal. Please advise? my age is 30 yrs, 180 cms, 98 kgs and no medical histroy as such..." -195647,Suggest treatment for hard stool unable to pass gas in kids,"Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.You are right some medications or not to be given in young children.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., ","My baby is 8 months old, heavy congestion, hard cough, fusiness, fevers, runny(green) nose. The pediatrician prescribed brovex psb liquid, he first prescribed quintex but it was discontinoued. The info says not to give this medicine to children under 4 yrs old." -56931,How to rid of hypertension?,"Hello , As you said that the angiography was done after she suffered from an attack , Now we have an attack when the artery closes 100 % , so in your mother's case naturally the some clot gets dissolved and the remaining 80 % lesion stays , so in that way god has been kind . Now generally more than 70 % blockage either angioplasty or bypass surgery is the preffered option , However if she regularly takes all the medicines prescribed and keeps a check on her lifestyle and food with regular check up with your doctor , I think we can safely manage her conservatively with medicine. Also many studies have proven medical management equivalent to surgery . So don't worry and continue a holistic lifestyle with proper medicine . Regards Dr Priyank Mody, Mumbai ",Hi My mother was heart attack two says ago then dctr advised to Ngo test after reviewing ecg test today dctr asked after ngo test found bloackage 80-90% blockage so what should I do is this mandatory to operation for well. I have finacial problem and dctr said to 1.5-2lacs approx chrgs. Please guide me. -925,I get recurrent cold sores which are not healing completely. Why?,"Hi. As per your information and photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can see there is swelling and some small pus-filled rash and small scars. If it is recurrent then there are some possibilities like herpes labialis, cyclic neutropenia, neutrophilic dermatoses (localized), granulomatous cheilitis. Yes, punch skin biopsy will give a more close clue for diagnosis. Along with it, you need to do Tzanck smear from lip area, CBC (complete blood count), absolute neutrophil count, and ANCA (anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody). Do you have diabetes or high blood pressure or on any medicines for the same? Or any other complaint? From your detailed information, recurrent herpes labialis or neutrophil (WBC) related skin disorder are more possible. Tingling, and pain indicate nerve fiber involvement which is more possible in herpes virus infection. For time being you can start tablet Pregaba M (Pregabalin plus Methylcobalamine) 75 mg one tablet in the morning and night after food for 15 days, tablet Prednisolone 10 mg in the morning after food for 10 days, Flutibact cream apply at morning and night for seven days, Vitamin C 500 mg one tablet at night (dissolved in water) for 15 days, and tablet Famcivir 250 mg TDS after food for seven days. Review after investigation reports. ","Hi doctor, I get cold sores about every 2 years over the past 15 years and they go through the five stages of healing which take about 10-14 days to heal. Over the past two years, I have got two cold sores that have not completely healed. One was before a year and the most recent one was in February of this year. They are faint but apparent to me and every time I move my lips, eat, have hot food, shower, sweat, or just about do anything I can feel them on my upper lip. I have been to multiple doctors and two dermatologists. I have been prescribed Valtrex, Tacrolimus, and medicines for the pain. I have used many over the counter medicines such as Neosporin, Abreva, Hydrocortisone, Vitamin E oil, face cleansers, tea tree oil, Aquaphor and kept it moisturized and clean throughout. Nothing has worked or even made a slight difference. I get the constant tingling and it is not super painful but I can feel it there as if it has not healed or subdued. My current dermatologist has suggested a biopsy but I am not sure if that is the next step. If it is not a cold sore or cannot be healed with what I have been prescribed I nor my dermatologist have any idea what it could be. How I can be rid of it? Please help." -21651,Can I take hormonal tablet for delayed period?,"Hi. It seems you have a hormonal imbalance or premature menopause. It is better to have investigations and then discuss here or with your local doctor. Your symptoms are more towards premature menopause like loss of libido, depression, mood variations, anxiety, etc. Have FSH (follicular stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) level if you do not want to take medications for bleeding induction. Otherwise, it is better to have tablet Primolut N 10 mg twice daily for seven days and then wait for menstrual bleed for 1 to 2 weeks and then have blood tests on day two (serum testosterone, serum progesterone, serum prolactin, serum insulin, FSH/LH ratio and thyroid function test). These will check your menopausal status, hormonal imbalance, the cause of ammenohrea, etc. Have a transvaginal scan as well. Have results of all the tests and discuss here or with local Gynecologist. Long term hormonal contraceptives have side effects but to regulate cycles and hormonal imbalance you can have for three months only cyclically (combined oral contraceptive pills). For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ","Hello doctor, I am having a delay in my periods. My age is 43 to 44 years and having issues for the past 2 to 3 years. The doctor says have hormones but I am not taking it. I am not having periods for the last 8 to 9 months. The doctor told me to take Clime, a hormone. I am afraid of there side effects as cancer is the main side effect. Having bad moods, poor libido, depression, and fear of death are my feelings." -144870,Bruise on back which is sore. Cure?,"Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The habit of smoking is not likely to cause the back pain you are having. It is more likely to be due to a myofascial syndrome which subsides with a combination of pain killer and a muscle relaxant. Doing a hot fomentation will also help you temporarily. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com ","I feel sick to my stomach, and lower back pain on both sides of my back and around my rib cage in the back, I was tested for kidney infection a week ago and it was neg.but I had all the symptoms so was treated for 3 days with antibiotic and naproxen , I smoke liquid nicotine in an electric cigerette and am wondering if this may be causing problems, other than e- cig I have no other habits, my yearly blood tst also came back good( CBC)" -66009,What causes nausea and discoloration of urine?,"Dear,Welcome to HCMAs i can understand you problems are1. sweating at night in sleep2. gas problem3. pain in lower abdomen left quadrant4. elevated wbcs5. weight gain my answer1. sweating in sleep at night is very normal 2. one time meal and keeping stomach empty can often lead to boatingsouln: have frequent meals, do not stay empty stomach for more than 6 hours at stretch3. pain in lower quadrant with elevated abc, suggest infection.a consultation to local physician will be needed, as a detailed emanation and history of the symptoms is needed 4. regarding weight gain, a detailed eating quantity pattern of eating and body parameter need to considered, therefore kindly provide with details in followup regarding eating pattern, current weight, height and age along with working activities. Hope to have clarified your doubts,Regards,Dr Pankaj Borade ","Whenever I sleep I sweat, day or night, it smells different but not foul. I have left lower quadrant pain, excessive gas and bloating whenever I eat, most times I can eat one meal a day and be sick the rest of the day but still have weight gain. My WBC's have been elevated when I go to the doctor lately. I have a strange discharge and cramps without menses." -256629,"MTHFR genetic defect, heavy bleeding post IUD insertion, bloating and cramping, do not want to used hormonal birth control. Other options?","Hello ma'am.First of all, you need to cinduct a urine pregnancy test using an early morning urine sample either 2 weeks after your last sexual contact or on or after the first day of a missed period.As for the symptoms they could also be due to a hormonal change/imbalance caused by the pills that you are taking.Hope this helps.Best wishes. ","Hello, I am a 22-year-old, diagnosed with PCOS and had my right fallopian tube and ovary removed at age 16. Since then, my other ovary have 3 small cysts and I am just now having normal periods. Currently I was put on birth control, a continuous regimen, skipping the placebo pills. I am on my 3rd pack. However, on my 2nd pack, I was to take 4 pills per day for 4 days, 3 pills for 3 days, 2 pills for 4 days, and 1 pill per day since. Now, I am in the middle of the pack, I started spotting yesterday, I am extremely fatigued and nauseus, along with having a bad headache. Is it possible I am pregnant? I took a HPT but it came back negative. Is it possible it is too early to detect?" -109093,What causes tickling cough when I drink alcohol?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Your mother is having Koch's spine. Honestly speaking, it is not having good prognosis. Paraplegia (lower limbs paralysis) is common complication of it.And hence physiotherapy has key role in management of koch's spine. Physiotherapy is also beneficial for pain relief. Application of warm water pad is also helpful. Transdermal patch of fentanyl is also useful in pain relief. Make sure that her tb treatment contains streptomycin injections. Because streptomycin is must for spinal tuberculosis. Oral steroids are also useful for symptomatic pain relief. So discuss these options with your doctor and start them accordingly. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. ",my mother had suffered from tuberculosis nd the infection was in spine where the pus cells has been formed .she is in much pain nd completely bed ridden.though medicines are going on bt still no recovery.Kindly suggest.Thanks Dr.Samuel for ur help.Kindly advice. -16628,Can you suggest a medicine to prevent urination at night during travel?,Hi. Revert with more details to a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist ,"Hi doctor, I am going to have a long journey. Can I take a salt tablet to prevent urination during the night? If so, please suggest any tablet." -200652,What causes vomiting and stomach pain?,"hello. i just read through your question.The most likely explanation for this in a 2 year old is he swallowed white sand. As long as he is otherwise ok, there is nothing to be concerned about. ","My 2 year old step son came to us yesterday from his mother s house, he had a bowel movement today and I was alarmed to see what looked like white sand in his feces, it was very gritty and hard to wipe off, what could this be from? I am very concerned." -202536,Is numbness in left leg related to growth spurt?,"hi.sorry to hear about your daughter.she is having fever with bleedind gums and sores on hand and mouth.did you do a complete blood tests to rule out dengue and bleeding disorder.even so fever for more than a week requires tests to rule out dengue,typhoid and leptospirosis infection.consult pediatrician and til then give her oral rehydration salts and bland diet.give paracetomol 4th hrly.avoid aspirin.take care ",My two yr old daughter Has had a 101 fever for 9 days and isnt eating or drinking much at all she has 3 sores one on her finger one on her tounge and one on the outside of her mouth. She has already had hand foot and mouth and this is not the same! I took her to the dr and they sent me home told me to give her baby asprin but today she has new symtoms really swoolen gums that r bleeding? -154273,How long does swelling of ankle take to subside?,"Hello, As calcium supplements are needed at his age due to pathological changes in the bone. Also doing simple exercises like a range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, weight-bearing exercises etc to help improve the joint stability, improve muscle property and improve bone strength. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ",My husband has recently undergone Burr hole surgery for removal of subdural hematoma and is prescribed Eptoin 100 three tablets per day. He has been advised to take it for about 3 months. Folvite has been given as a supplement. Should he take calcium also to prevent fractures? He is 66 yrs old. -163801,Suggest treatment for bruise from hip to knee,"Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.U seem to have compressed a nerve in the neck somewhere that might be causing radiating pain. Possibility of a cervical disc prolapse,or an injured nerve is likely.I suggest you get an Xray of neck and that region as well as an MRI and Nerve conduction velocities to find out the exact cause.Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help.Nothing to worry about.I hope your question has been answered.If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.Thanks,Take care,God bless. ","I HAVE TWITCHING FINGERS RING ,INDEX,LONG,GETS WORSE WITH EXSERCISE , INCREASED SENSATIVITY THREW ENTIRE HAND NUMBNESS ON UNDER AND RADIAL FOREARM FROM INNER ELBOW DOWN TO HAND I AM 7 WEEKS POST SURGICAL REPAIR OF PARTIAL RUPTURE OF DISTAL BICEP TENDON . FROM INJURY TO REPAIR WAS 3 MONTHS.IS THERE POSSABLE NERVE DAMAGE" -131498,"What causes sore throat, runny nose and hoarse voice?","Hello,Nebuliser machine is indicated if she is unable to use inhalers.Extra oral medication lke Unicontin-E 400 or 600mg at night helps along with Montelukast 10mgFor nebuliser, you need 2 respules of Salbutamol alternating with Ipratropium every 6 hours for a week or 10 days. Then you must switch to inhalers.If she is still unable to use inhalers, nebuliser must be given 12 hours apart.Best Wishes. ","hi this is buhari from villivakkam my mother was suffering from asthma last 6 years,now she was suffering very much she was very diffiiculty for breathing,she was continuosly using combihale ff 250 inhaler but no improvement, we buy seperate nebulise machine also can you refer to use which medicine is used for nebulise and suggest what we do" -100803,"What could be the hard, movable lump on lower back?","Hi.If the lump is there since you have undergone arthroscopy, it can be related to the vein swelling.Better to consult the Surgeon to ascertain what is it.Why do you have high WBC count. Have you visited the Hematologist? ","I have a lump on the anterior lateral part of my right forearm about midway down. It isn't painful per se however, I have had a right wrist arthrosocpy on same side to repair torn ligaments and have a history of abnormally high WBC. Could it be cuse for concern?" -163745,Would CMV virus cause infections like cold & swelling of glands in the neck?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are having nerve compression in sitting position which is causing you pain especially in sitting posture. You should first try below mentioned non pharmacological measures for pain relief. 1.Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid sudden jerky movements like bending, side movements etc. 3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 4. Avoid bad postures in sleep. You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 weeks, if not improving then consult orthopedic doctor and get done x ray of lumber spine to rule out compression. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi I am having pains around the waistline on the left hand side when I sit down in a normal seated position, this is not a problem when standing or laying down or during exercise. It has been ongoing for about 3 weeks. I have taken co-dydramol as prescibed by my GP but this has not helped. Age is 36 years, height 5 11 and weight is 15 stones and am generally healthy." -8346,Why am I getting petechiae after work out?,"Hi. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: For further information consult a hematologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist ","Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. Recently my GP asked for my blood work and I was tested for iron and vitamin D. My iron was fine. I had way too little vitamin D, however the doctor gave me vitamin D supplements. Right after I started taking the supplement, I got a cold and it lasted for two weeks. Later I got a UTI and then I got cold sores on my lip. Two days ago, I worked out for the first time after a long time. I also did some pushups, pull-ups, etc. Right after the work out, I got petechiae. They did not vary in color when I press them. They did not hurt. This has happened in the past, but only after workouts. They disappear in a day or two and now they were almost gone. I never worried about this, but since I also got sick, I am worried whether I have got leukemia. My mother's half sister had leukemia when she was a little kid. She is fine now. If there is something seriously wrong with me, would that have been visible a couple weeks ago when they took my blood? Is that something they always test for? I realize vitamin D deficiency lowers your immune system. I am a bit hypochondriac. Otherwise, I feel fine. Please help." -116153,Can Nicovit and Exifol be taken for a prolonged period?,"Hi, It is not safe to take megrim diet pills while on thyroxine. Magrim Diet Pills promoted by street-vendors and websites as an efficient natural product for weight losing in the treatment of obesity. It contains a compound 'sibutramine' which can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke and hence withdrawn from the market because of those dangerous side effects. It should never to taken along with thyroxine as the risk of heart attack and stroke may increase by several times. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician ","hi, i have Hypo thyroidism , and my tests of T3 and T4 and TSH are within the normal range, my thyroid gland is working but i take thyroxin 50 mg daily just to help my thyroid.....is it ok to take Magrim Diet Pills. please i need a quick reply as i already started using magrim 4 days ago." -197294,What causes large welts on back?,"hi, penile area is a very sensitive area and it has a lots of veins and nerves. You should not remove the tick by yourself. Kindly take the child to doctor so that it can be removed properly. Take care. ",My son is 6 and just came home from a camping trip and we found a tick attached to the end of his penis. We have tried all recommended things to do to get it to back out. We also tried getting it out with tweezers but cant back it out without leaving the head in. Being in such a sensitive area we dont know what else to do. -195665,Is it harmful to give fruit juice to 10 month old in winter?,Hello dont give him any feed 2 hours before you start your journey .in the flight you can give him breastfeed . ,"iam going on 2 hour flight with my 6month old baby,and he can be very angry,unrested,when everything around is new-it can stress him out-and as well,when he has no sleep.he sleeps every 1.5 to 2 hours.iam breastfeeding,he can not drink from the bottle,he cant use a dummy-somehow it makes him sick.iam wondering ,if there is some natural remedy to make him asleep over that time.i fear the time spend in the plane:crying,shouting,unhappy baby;-(((" -36839,Had a c-section child birth. How long should I wait to have next pregnancy? Will there be a complication in future?,"Hello, In case of one previous C-section, the next pregnancy would be in a gap of at least 2-3 years to avoid several complication like uterine scar rupture in concurrent pregnancy etc. In this time period, you can take temporary contraceptive method to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Avoid stress, take healthy diet with iron & calcium supplements, need proper sleep and care of the baby with proper immunization. Be well. ","hello, I have just had a baby two months ago. My question is how risky is it to take the decition to get pregnant soon in about six months or so maybe a year? I had a C-section and I understand the risks are to have my insition re-open or have some sort of complication. However id like to get a second opinion. what do you think? My insition looks good and its healed from top layer." -250765,How does thyroidectomy affect pregnancy?,"If the cyst is concerning to you, I would get checked out by a dermatologist. If you don't have any symptoms from it, it would also be reasonable to wait until after you deliver to get it checked out. Sebaceous cysts are caused by clogged ducts and generally are nothing to worry about. ","I am eight months pregnant and early last week found a 1 1/2 inch spot on my scalp that feels like it might be a sebacous cyst. I have never had one before but women in my family are prone to them. I am wondering if this happens in pregnancy and who I should see about it, a gp or a dermatologist?" -131700,How many times can inhaler be taken for asthma attacks?,Hello There. Your child could be allergic to the mouth wash or some ingridient in it . you should avoid it and see if the red dots come again.if they dont occur again then you should avoid the said mouth wash. ,"Hi, my 11 year old son uses act anticavity mouthwash for kids . Its alcohol free. About half an our after he uses it, he gets small,red dots on some parts of his face. I think the problem could be because he washes his mouth with water after using the mouthwash or he is alergic to it. By the way, it is bubblegum flavored. Thanks." -216458,"What relieves the sore palate, swollen and bleeding gums?",Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Your query suggest that it is the pericoronal flap (gum around the erupting wisdom tooth)which is inflammed and is red in color usually referred to as pericoronitis.I would advice you to keep the area clean to avoid further infection and pain.Do warm saline or chlorhexidine mouth wash gargling.Visit a dentist and get it checked and get the flap removed if needed.Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. ,I noticed a red like object that seemed to be hanging on by a little thread of gum in the back of my gums towards my wisdom teeth today and it seems to be apart of my gums I picked at it and it started to bleed a little and I noticed that it looked like it was rooted into my gums. Is this something to be worried about? -47000,Reddish rash with itching and pain. Is it a ring worm infection or insect bite?,"HI, The condition you are facing can be scabies,insect bite,poison ivy,DH,contact dermatitis etc The specific treatment depends diagnosis . A visit to dermatologist will allow proper diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatologist ","I have developed some sort of itchy rash on my penis . It has spread to my arm , abdomen ,and legs almost like poison ivy.I would suspect poison ivy but it is not in season and i have not been anywhere where i could have been in contact with it.I also have a sore jaw on the left side which i believe is unrelated but who knows" -77630,How to treat dull ache in lower abdomen?,"Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. After looking at your symptoms which you wrote I can give you the possible causes of strong smelling urine like ammonia. Urine usually have no smell but if it is having strong smell then these are the possibilities:1.Urinary tract infection as you have added low grade fever as your symptom. It must be treated with antibiotics after doing a urine culture.2.Urinary stones will also have the similar symptoms and it needs to be ruled out with XRAY-KUB.3. Not the least is the dehydration in which you will have concentrated urine which will smell like ammonia.If you were my patient I ll ask you to drink plenty of water , Syrup.citralka and treat you according to your reports.Hope this answers your query.Regards,Dr.Alekhya. ",Hi! I am a 44 year old male who weighs 140lbs and measures 5 feet two inches.My urine is smelling really strong like ammonia and my teeth are hurting when i take a bite. i wonder if these symptoms added to low grade fever for three night in a row may be related to one bigger problem. Thanks! -85432,What causes elevated liver enzymes and high cholesterol?,"Thank you for posting query.further evaluation needed.get results for liver enzymes and clotting profile (PT and aPTT).take all results (PCR, LFT, PT ) and visit a hepatologist at the earliest.also get an appointment with gastroenterologist to undergo endoscopy and treat the varicose veins.meanwhile:- abstinence from Alcohol - LOW fat diet should be followed- NO red meat- vegetables should be ingested daily- REST more, Less activities- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- Liv52 maybe used after visiting a hepatologistif any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik ","I took interferon and Ribavirin treatment for my hep C 10 years back, my genotyoe was type 1b, with PCR OF 27 mEq , after 1year treatment it came to 1.4 mEq , now it is 3.5 mEQ. I have vericose veins which are trouble some now , please tell if I need treatment again, my age is 38, I am 78 kg my height is 5ft 8 inches" -242149,"Does keeping hoodie strings the same length, keeping things where they were and counting stairs while climbing indicate OCD?","DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I am afraid to say that the sudden manifestation of schizophrenia is possible and noted in many occasions, but not that often. It is possible definitely. But most of cases, it used to be found later that the victim had been suffering from anxiety disorder or paranoia throughout his / her life which went unnoticed due to so many causes. In your case, the doctors need to assess this. If that is the case, treatment could become easier. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.good luck. ","Is it possible for an adult (mid 40s) to have a sudden onset of a disorder such as schizophrenia? Relative hearing voices, hallucinating and delusional, very erratic behaviour since Sunday. She has been sectioned under the mental health act (UK). Awaiting results but would like to know if it is possible to suddenly have a schizophrenic episode." -238316,Is tiredness normal during ADD?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. If the symptoms you gave here are true to the best of your knowledge, you may need psychiatric intervention for paranoid schizophrenia. You are possibly having illusions. Please understand, timely diagnosis and treatment can cure your problem.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Sometimes I stop hearing everything around me...i can t understand them and can t hear myself talking or make sense of it..when that happens i hear voices..scary voices...it makes me so scares i panic, cover my ears, crawl into a small space and scream...is something wrong with me?" -120401,What causes abdominal pain during medication for typhoid?,"Hi.Pain in upper abdomen, nausea and heavy head with all the relevant investigations normal and only Pantosac helping a bit . It looks you have got a problem related to stress or anxiety or a spinal cord problem. I would suggest you to take a second opinion of another Gastrointestinal Surgeon and a Neurologist as a last chance get MRI of the spine and treatment for the stress done, I hope this may help to get a diagnosis as well as treatment Also go for test of blood - Widal for typhoid, Malaria and X-ray chest to rule out a lung problem which can give referred pain in upper abdomen. ","hi doc i have pain in my upper abdomen, nausea and heavy head. i have done endoscopy,ct scan abdomen,brain mra scan,got my eye test, went to ENT, but everything is normal. i have used nexium tab twice a day, then razo D,then nexpro 40 and now pantosec. out of four medicine pantosec 40 is little effective . could u help me with the dosage?" -241924,How to reduce stress in life?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Yes. It is possible that your anxiety/fear of illness is causing your body to have these symptoms. I mean it. You must have came across hypochondriasis and somatoform disorders when you searched across internet. You might be a victim of it.If you have a disease, it is the doctor's duty to find out and to prescribe medicines. Why are you assuming their roles? Are you a doctor? Ask this yourself and you will be alright.Come with all of your details through a premium question and I shall help you all the way to get out of this problem. We have effecive therapies exclusively for hypochondriasis and somatoform disorders.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","For the last couple of weeks my neck has felt swollen and stiff. I went to the doctor and he said my thyroid gland was slightly swollen and referred me to get my blood tests. After doing so, my results returned normal with no abnormalities. Yet I still that my thyroid gland is swollen. I've noticed minor irritation around my neck whenever I wear a collared shirt. I got anxious and started googling symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Ever since I've read the symptoms, I've been experiencing some of them (hand tremors, weakness, shortness of breath, and diarrhea). I even started googling possibilities of other diseases and am getting more anxious. I am constantly feeling my lymph nodes and am noticing that they are not swollen whatsoever. My question is: could it be possible that my anxiety/fear of illness is causing my body to have these symptoms?" -30668,"As I am getting pain in vagina, we are not able to have sex. Please help.",Hi. I read your query and understand your concerns. For further information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old woman. I got married a year ago. But, we could not have sex successfully. Whenever we try, I am getting severe pain in my vagina. What shall we do?" -459,Can you suggest a cream or an ointment for dark circles?,Hello. I can understand your concern. Revert back with the answers to the above question to an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male. I have severe hyperpigmentation around eyes. My eyes always feel tired. Also, I have this white mucus in my eyes daily when I wake up. Please help." -105862,"What is the swollen area behind collar,cough and shortness of breath?","Hey there,It might be just simple muscle sprain,but i would still advice you to go for chest x-ray to rule out any cause related to lung. ","I'm 15, around 5'5 and about 7 odd stone. I have no medical history that is anything to worry about. Since last night while in bed I all a sudden after streching got an achy pain in the top-middle area of my rib cage. It hurts when I breath deeply, laugh, sneeze, turn around to my right, sit down and when I lay on the same side. Also, for the past few hours I've come over dizzy aswell as still having the pain in my ribs, especially when I lay down as the room feels slightly as if it is spinning. Every now and then this gets worse for a few minutes.." -38287,Can I get pregnant while on leptaden tablet?,"Leptadin is a herbal formulation . You can get pregnant when you are on this medication. If pregnancy is postive, please stop all medications and consult your doctor. ",can i get pregnant while on leptaden tablet? -12818,How can I improve my erection?,"Hi. The cause of poor erection is due to poor blood to penile vasculature. The main cause is that a young person like you is psychological in nature like anxiety or tension due to poor communication between the partner or due to depression, fatigue, stress. The medical conditions such as thyroid dysfunction or diabetes, hypertension, etc., can also cause this. So first get these things checked that you have these medical illnesses or not. If you have any medical illness, then get them treated. Take a healthy diet and include fruit. Anything that is bad for the heart is also bad for the penis. Maintain a healthy weight. Do regular exercise. Avoid any substance use. Stop alcohol or tobacco, you can use the Mediterranean diet. If using any medicine, then check it with your doctor. Manage your stress effectively. Take adequate sleep, six to eight hours of sleep daily and maintain good sleep hygiene. Probably these things will help you. Erectile dysfunction is an issue of concern but first, try these things and get yourself evaluated and meanwhile try the above-mentioned tips. If these things do not help you then consult with your Psychiatrist in person for further evaluation. ","Hello doctor, How are you doing? I hope you are good. My age is 29, from the last 8 to 9 days, I did not have a proper erection. This did not happen with me earlier. I am a bit worried because of this issue, also I am sleeping at 4 O'clock in the morning and waking up at 9 O'clock in the morning. Please let me know if this is a major issue or I should make changes in my lifestyle or on food intake." -7860,What does abutment of the nerve root mean?,Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist ,"Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?" -239455,What causes anxiety feeling and chest pain?,"Hello,Your symptoms look like to be due to cervical spondylosis. Please get an XRay Neck, sr. Vit. D levels, sr. clacium and phosphorous levels.If there are even early cervical changes then you should ideally see an orthopedician and get the needed drugs. He would also teach you neck exercises which are to be done everyday.Donot bend neck or make sudden neck movements for sometime. Sleep using a normal small cotton stuffed mild cushioned pillow and avoid soft big mattresses.Pease get the above tests and proceed further. Dont worry, you wil surely get better.Good luck.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Neuropsychiatry ","hello doc, i am 33 year old male , nowadays i am going through vertigo,whenever i change my head position in bed , or situp in bed ,or walk i feel vertigo,pls advice me what to do and thus is cause of concern ,let me brief u liitle more ,i used to have prolonged siiting in fron of my laptop in very awkward position u can say not comfortable ,also max times i used to have stiff neck and pain in nech while waking up.'" -80733,Had duplex collective system during childhood. Operated for reflex in kidney. Can use herbalife?,"HelloThanks for your query.Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have Horseshoe Kidney with stones in both the kidneysYour scan report are suggesting gradual loss of kidney function on both the sides resulting you going in to chronic renal failure which is manifested by swelling of the face,hand and legs.Since kidney damage is due to obstruction to the flow of urine due to angulation of both the ureters due to crossing of both the ureters over isthmus of the kidney(portion which connects to both the kidneys)there are chances of recovery of kidney function on excision of this portion of kidney and releasing the obstruction of both the ureters.which will restore the kidney function to near normal.Please consult urologist for further treatment.This surgery can be carried out by any experienced Urologist.Dr.Patil. cr ","I have a horseshoe kidney. Since 2005 I ve had numerous kidney stones , weight gain of 50 pounds In 4 months. Most recent last few years have had hydronephrosis , swelling I. Abdomen pain and swelling, swelling of legs and hands, weakness and tiredness. I have back, side pain, and abdomen, recent tests showed I have 33% on right kidney and 60% on left. Right kidney is small, weaker and were all my problems are. Constant blood in urine . My doctors aren t doing what they can do. Also right kidney is delayed in function overall so I ve been told. 2 years ago I had 45% percent in right kidney. My urologist said I might need reconstruction with possible separation, but no one can give me names doctors who specialize in this and surgeon names. My life has become so affected my this and I m so tired of not feeling good. I m tempted to go to mayo clinic. I m scared and worried. What should I do? Does anyone know doctors who Are top rated in this? Help" -155383,Experiencing pain & bruise on the left leg due to injury,"Hello, What I understand by your history there is vitamin D deficiency and due to this, you are having pain in ribs. Doing regular breathing exercises, exposure to sun and taking vitamin D3 supplements should be helpful. This is not a major issue so do not get panic. Most of the people in today's time have vitamin D deficiency. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist ","HI I have pain on left side above the stomach and its a bone pain. This bone is paining last 3 weeks and now little bit pain on my breast also. I have done thyroide , blood and urin and vitamin d3 test. Every thing is fine except vitamin D3- vitamin D3 is 8.8. Is any thing serious? why my bone is paining?" -110371,"How to treat calcification in left lower zone, left hilum and right upper zone?","Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your extensive cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry for major heart diseases. Possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more in your case. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of Central chest pain and something struck in the throat. So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Don't worry, you will mostly improve with all these measures. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hello Dear Dr Am 48 years old and pure vegetarian and no smoking and alchohol habits. I have pain in centre of the Chest and some time i feel something struck just below my neck. I have under gone ECG , ECO AND TMT Tests. Also Blood Test of Tripolin I and report is Normal. Am really un-easy and my productivity has come down as am afraid. Kindly help and suggest me some good medicine and how to overcome this problem. Thank You Sir." -17698,What to do for prominent vein on the top of penis?,Hi. For further doubts consult an andrologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/andrologist ,"Hi doctor. I am 24 years old. I am really scared when I saw a vein more prominent on the top of the penis. It does not cause any pain or irritation, but looks ugly. Is there any issue? What to do for this?" -104934,What causes left sided chest pain?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Breathing difficulty with eosinophilia in young patient should be evaluated for asthma.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.You will improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Oral combination of levocetrizine and montelukast is also beneficial.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ",I am 23 year old female.i am having difficulties in taking breath and its severe when taking stairs or taking loads.my doctor said my ecg reports are okay and has given medicines for esnophilia.even after 2 days of medications i am nt feeling any change.could you please help. -96933,"What causes pain, sensation and hard lump on underside of forearm?",like u said it is hematoma only u can wait if it is not hurting and not increasing size otherwise u can show to surgeon ,I fell on my porch hit end of stair it bruised about 2 inch line across my butt cheak after bruising went away I still have a lump bout size of a lime which I thought would go away cause they said its built up blood but it's been like 3 months and I still have it what can I do??? -72890,Does Krimson 35 cause mid cycle bleeding?,Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.Your husband sperm count 12_ million per ml??Then it is less than normal.I would advise ultrasound color Doppler of scrotum to rule out varicocele. And consult a urologist.Icsi cost varies from hospital to hospital.Hope i answered your question.Would Be happy to help you further.Take care. ,"hi, doctor, we married more than 8 years no child, my husband semen count is 12ml, 2 years before i got tube pregancy,after operation they remove tube.but now doctor suggest icsi, here too much cost how much cost in chennai, and also which medicine improve my husband sprem count, he has no bad habbits?" -20526,My son is 4. 5 years old. He is complaining of a weird tickling feeling. Please help.,"Hi. If it still persists, consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician ","Dear Doctor, My son is 4.5 years old. Since the last 2 months, he is complaining about a weird tickling feeling in stomach, penis and anus. Please help." -105965,Could the dizziness and tingling be due to paint fumes inhalation?,"Respected Vipin hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*This is in relation with her weakened immune reactions of the lungs to fight against any minor bacterial viral infiltrations.*Any molecules are just supportive, main stay of her betterment is to boost-up her lungs immunity by certain ways as I recommend here :- very regularly deep breathing exercises , YOGA - regular walk in fresh air for 30 min. to rejuvenate her lungs with fresh Oxygen .- avoid smoking / alcohol if consuming- avoid exposure to noxious substances - pollens in air / vehicular pollution- maintain hydration levels- nutritious diet to combat with possible environmental issues.- avoid excess of cooler / air conditioners detrimental for her lungs- avoid stress / anxiety- have regular sound sleep of 6-8 hours- avoid pain killers if taking- regular Spirometry exercises at home for lungs which is curative as well as assessment to see the progress of improvement in lung capacity.Hope this clears your doubts .Thanks for using Health care magic & reviewing my answer thoroughly.Welcome for any further queries.Wishing her happy healthy life ahead, afterall she deserves it, she has verygood care takers like you .Regards dear take care . ","Hello, My mom is 84 and has persistent dry cough for about 2 months. Earlier she had it for 2 years and somehow it went away. Now it has returned. The Doctor is giving her Montek 5 mg twice a day. Another Doctor suggested that we give Montek 10 mg once a day as 5 mg does not cross the threshold to be effetive. The first Doctor says that 10mg could be addictive and refuses to change over. We have checked once for Eosinophyles and seems to be ruled out. Vipin" -145594,Suggest significance of abnormal blood protein levels,"MCH (Mean corpuscular hemoglobin) is the average amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell. It is not as great marker of anemia as other blood indices, nevertheless it is increased in conditions in which red blood cell size get bigger than usual (e.g. spherocytosis) and decreased in anemia ",MCH 27.8 L     28.0-32.0 (pg) i was wondering what does this mean? My doctor never explained to me . I only logged into my patient portal and looked and this was in red as I think l is low? I can t pay for this service. I have now card due to someone hacked into my account so I have to wait till my card gets here. Or I ll just have to look up the answer on the internet or call my doctor. -252333,What causes a miscarriage while having PCOS?,"Hi there ,,Pre eclampsia, especially severe pre eclampsia like the one seen in your wife can be a very difficult situation to be in. At 29 weeks its still too early and the care of mother and baby are very important. The best treatment for pre eclampsia is delivery, but at 29 week the babies survival is a concern. We need to monitor the mother's health and the fetal condition in way of hourly BP monitoring, blood test, urine test, Fetal ultrasound and fetal Doppler and Fetal heart tracings in the form of NST.Diuretics have to be used very cautiously in pregnancy, and are avoided unless no alternative is available.If the maternal or fetal condition deteriorates at any point, its best to consider deliver, in a hospital with good NICU back up.Hope this helps.Regards. ","dear sir,my wife is 29+week pregnant now and has 3+ protein in urine,and she is suffering from pre eclampsia, B.P is fluctuating in a day as low as 120/90 and as high as 160/120,LDH,Uric acid,Platelets in serum are in normal range. using Methyl dopa 500mg Nifedipine Retard 20mg thrice a day and labetalol 100mg twice a day.but blood presuure is getting controlled,one day cardiologist suggested a diuretic 20 mg as a stat dose,immediately then b.p has controlled for about 2 days,we stopped taking it,again B.P is shooting up,i am very much worried about mother s point of vie first and then about baby.is it safe using diuretic in pregnancy?if not what can be done to control Blood Pressure?" -165764,"Could there be carpal tunnel on right side arm,neck and face?","you should get to the doctor immediately. this is manifestation of compartment syndrome. plaster removal, elevation of legs is important in this case ",I have a fractured ankle the Dr s said I didn t need surgery they put a splint on Monday. My foot has gotten swollen since and it hurts and gets numb while its elevated or when I put it down to walk with my crutches. I am not sure if this is part of the healing process? -141434,Suggest treatment for lower back pain,"Hi,Welcome to HCM.Your father is having tuberculosis of spine. Tuberculosis drugs respond slow. It will took nearly two months to see significant decrease in pain.so be patience.rest and analgesics are advised to relieve pain.I think your query has been answered. ","hloo dr,my father 6o yrs old.attacked tb spinal cord.from 2 month he have very pain.now dr find out via mri scan.now treatment finished 2 weeks yesterday he discharged from hospital.but pain same like b4.all night pain increase.that time one tab keep kis back hole get some relax and sleep 3 or 4 hrs.no motion sleep also no hungry..dr told this is initial stage we can test 1 mont by medicin after that not improve do operation...sir how long take recvery from this?what result get from sessarion? dr told me remove some bone ad fix steel bar..my father also a handicaped person..pls give me some advise...atleast decrease his pain" -172373,Suggest exercises that can help treat sciatica pain,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If this is the case of epilepsy you are having and taking the medicine for this then question of addiction is not there, just a single molecule of antiepileptic drug is okay no need to take multiple drugs unless the episode of seizure are frequent, but non of the drug could cause the addiction if it is the anti-epileptic drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","Good afternoon, My name is Sue and I am a 67 years old epileptic. I am currently taking 200 mg of Lamictal a day. I spoke with a neurophyscologist who feels I may benefit from taking ritalin and has suggested that I contact my nuerologist about taking it. What are the possible consequences of this combination other than addiction" -61485,How can infection risk due to spleen removal be controlled?,HiThe pain you feel might not be linked to HPV infection.Many things can give you painful intercourse of sudden onset with the most common being a sexually transmissible infection(STI).I suggest you go earlier to the Doctor for your colposcopy and also request other STI work-ups.Having HPV means you have also been exposed to other STIs.Best regards ,About a week ago I was diagnosed with hpv and now starting about 3 days ago I started having pain during sexual intercourse. I dont go back to my doctor for the colposcopy for another week but this pain has got me really worried what should I or can I do? -162071,What happens if I push Adam's apple?,In my opinion you should check your kidney(do a urine test to check for proteins) and spleen (ultrasound and CBC to check for increased lymphocytes)Good Luck ,"I have been very tired, have had achy joints, bloating, stomach aches, headaches, bruising on fingers. Have had an upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, blood work for lyme and RA, and everything is normal. Could there be something else wrong, or is this just what it feels like to get old...am 57 female." -190173,"Hysterectomy done due to cervical cancer. Had sex, painful bloatiness. Is this normal?","Hello, Ovarian cancer is treated by the process cytoreductive surgery or staging procedure.If this is done it is fine.Otherwise this procedure may be carried out. x-ray is done usually to rule out bowel perforation. Good luck ","I ve a relative who 3 days ago had two 10cm dermoid cysts removed, one from each ovary . One cyst has been determined to be cancerous and it had wrapped itself round the bowel and over the womb. Gynocological Surgeon uncoiled tumour from around bowel thus preventing a stoma and completed wash of abdominal area. Today my relative has been sent for an X-ray . Is this a matter of routine? Many thanks, Louise." -51733,What causes severe pain in the mid chest despite taking Aspirin and Ibuprofen?,"if his heart is to be addressed then I can help you by saying that trust your doctor's, ask them all the help they can offer and what are their limitations by being open to them. this is an era of global village your doctor's know everything they need to know about the patient all that is required is proper discussion with them and sort out the issues even your doctor's can consult other doctors around the world if it's really difficult for them and many doctors would like to help them too. ","My uncle in bangladesh just had 3 major strokes ,there technology is not so great there, so the doctors there are still wondering if they should have a open heart surgery and put a ring on the blocked tubes or is there some other way to make him get better?" -12047,For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?,"Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ayurveda-specialist ","Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?" -159892,Why my shoulders hurt while they go in and out fast?,"Hello,The leg turning purple is likely from a lack of blood flow to the leg or some sort of bruising. It is hard to know if this is related to the back pain or not. She may eventually need an ultrasound or some other imaging to determine the cause. It is very good that she is in the ER. That is the best place to sort this out.Regards ",My daughter who is away at college just phoned from the E.R. to let me know that her entire leg had turned purple and she was in pain. We're both waiting on the results of her blood work. She said she had been suffering from a bad back ache for the last 3 days too. Any ideas what this could be? -171634,What causes dizziness?,"Hello, Back pain radiating in a limb suggests compression of one of the nerve roots exiting the spinal column. The most common cause for the compression is disc herniation, displacement of one of the cartilage discs located between the vertebrae. Chronic changes to the vertebrae with formation of osteophytes, bony spurs, compression the nerve root are another cause. The best means to diagnose it is a neurological physical exam and a lumbar MRI, I would start with a neurological consult. Most cases improve gradually, but it may be a recurring issue, as our columns continue to age with the passing of the years often it is difficult to get rid of it permanently. Physical therapy is important to prevent recurrences. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist ",I am a software proffessional. I am suffering from Back pain from last 1.5 years. It started suddenly. One day I got a sudden pain in my stomach and back at a time. That day onwards I am getting lower back pain. If I bend for a short time also I am getting pain. This pain spreads to the left leg if I keep on doing the work. I can not lift weights also. Sometimes If I sneeze or cough also I am getting back pain. Some time I get middle back pain also. Please let me how you diagonize this and what you suggest? which doctor do I consult and can I get rid of this permanantly? -59466,Suggest medication for controlling high blood pressure,"Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern i would explain that an appropriate anti hypertensive treatment would stop the progression of LV concentric remodeling. You should talk with your cardiologist for an optimal scheduled regimen of therapy and follow up. Repeated cardiac ultrasound would reveal eventual expected improvements, but relatively long treatment periods are needed, to see any positive effects. Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! Dr. Iliri ",Yes can thickening of the Left side of the heart be reverse y B/P was very high it is now down but not as low as i would like but Feeling better How long will it take my health is otherwise good. A echocardiogram was done It was not there in 2007 there has been a change of life still. More stress working very hard to relieve that stress -108227,Should i be worried about the low oxygen levels of a pneumonia patient during transfer to a hospital?,"Hi Ashok and thank you for choosing HCM to post your question.I read carefully your question and in my opinion :fever,pain in the left nostril and continuous cough correlate with the clinical picture of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.Nasal mucosa is simultaneously involved and sinusitis rarely occurs without concurrent rhinitis.If I was your treating doctor i would prescribe a course of 14 days of antibiotic such as Amoxicillin/clavulanate or a second or third generation cephalosporins.Other classes of antibiotics maybe used also .Treatment includes also adequate drainage of the sinuses.Options for medical drainage are medications such as pseudroephedrine or phenylephrine for 10 to 14 days.You can use also topical vasocontrictors (oxymetazoline hydrochloride )for a maximum of 3 to 5 days.Consider also adequate hydration,smoking cessation,balanced nutrition.Hope my opinion can be a help to you.Wish you good health.Kind regardsDr.Dushi. ","Hi Dr, I have got fever, pain in the left nostril (related to sinusitis) and also continuous cough. I have taken the following medicine as per Dr's prescription -Erithromycin tablet . Cough Syrup.But the cough only increases and the whole body seems to be paining. Please advise.Thanks, regards. Ashok." -215580,What causes a painful lump on the gums?,"Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query, as you are sick now you have tiny bumps on cheeck this can be due to viral stomatitis , due to vitamin deficiency , or it can be minor apthous ulcers. For this you should consult dentist and go for oral examination and go for ita treatment, in meantime you can apply ointment like Mucopain or Mugel on cheeck , Take vitamin B complex once daily for one week.Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.Regards, Dr. Priyanka tiwari ","I went to the dentist last week and got a temporary crown put on my lower tooth on my right side, a day or two later I got sick and I was sick all weekend and then I saw these tiny bumps appear on the lower level of my mouth. Next on sunday these pink bumps appeared on the sides of my cheeks in my mouth with small black dots in them. What is this? What does it mean?" -195813,Suggest remedy for lack of sleep,"Give her steam inhalation Four hourly,Give Antocold syrup,Normal saline nasal drops.might be viral. keep her warm. ",Sir...gmng....my name is aswathy..i baby 1yr old wit 9kg wght..she has complaints of frequest snezing on today mng..on previous wk she had treated with indiminic drops 0.8ml bd..nasivion -p 2 drps tds..azitra yrp 2 ml bd bcx of complnts of cough$ cold...soo what should i do now...plx rpy -159734,What is the large dent on my buttock cheek?,Unlikely and he might be having age related degenerative changes. In other words he might be suffering from osteoarthritis and due to which having pain. Go and Consult to orthopedics surgeon nearby for further management ,"sirdue to joint pain my father was taking orcerin GM before 3 months ago , now a few day he has some problem in respiration related (cough ,breathing difficulty) his eosinophills is -09%, and lymphocytes is -50% .he is taking tab dexona .5mg 1bd, tab banocid ,(diethylcarbazamine) 100 mg 2bd ,cap kemaclox and now why he again feeling pain in nee joint? is it because of this medicament?" -54918,What causes palpitations and anxiety?,Its a major surgery and the ribs and the sternum have to heal. A chest xray can show if the wires are displaced and may help with further management of the pain. Good luck. ,"My father had open heart surgery (3 bypasses) in late December. Since surgery, he has complained of severe chest pain. I the middle of his chest incision it almost looks like it is sunken in. He mentioned this pain to his cardiologist who in turn told him he had had open heart surgery and everything was fine. My mother and I feel he should consult with the cardiac surgeon. What could cause this severe pain?" -106277,Suggest treatment for dry cough,"Hi welcome to the health care magic Here your clinical history of acid reflux, drug history, allergy history has to be taken along with physical examination... Your Auscultation should be done and than x ray done for primary work up as problem since many month... If specific respiratory cause found than treated accordingly If you are having acid reflux problem as mentioned in history than omeprazole capsule can be prescribed Acid reflux can lead burning chest pain and dry cough by irritation... Take care Consult pulmonologoist for examination and further work up according to need... ","I get a pain in my chest and my mouth starts building up with saliva. I'm 17 and have had this for a long time, I can't remember how long. I don't really know my height and weight, I just want to know possible solutions to what the problem is. I think it is heart burn but never really known." -76901,What indicates a severe pain under ribs while talking or drinking in a dialysis patient?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The headache is not related to your kidney related problems. You can safely take Sumatriptan, as it is safe in kidney disease. It won’t affect your kidneys. Most probably you are having migraine headache. You can take Tramadol for severe pain, as it is safe in chronic disease and it has got good efficacy. Wishing you good health. Thanks. ","hi doc...im suffering from CRF n ON peritoneal dialysis for last 3 years....taking metoprolol , amlovas n clonidipine for BP management....now with in last 20 days i got 6 episodes of cluster headache....cn i take sumatriptan for dat as it is contraindicated in CRF..IF NOT THEN what drug shud i take....me too a govt job doctor ...pls reply" -123792,"Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, narrowing bile ducts, had gallbladder removed. What is causing pain?","Hello,I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. It must be just an muscle pull or pain due to renal calculi. Pain due to renal calculi will not be always same as before. I advice you to drink plenty of water and if pain is more I will also suggest to take advil. Thank you. ","I have a pain that comes and goes in my lower left quadrant of my stomach. I had a complete hysterectomy, so I know it is not anything with ovaries. I have had kidney stones, and it is not acting like that either. It is not unbearable, but it is annoying and it comes and goes like contractions. (I have had four babies) I feel it when I am sitting as well as when I walk around. It started when I was just sitting in the car driving yesterday. When the pain does come, it doesn't last long, but it is kind of a stabbing pain, short in duration. It is like mini cramps. Any idea what this could be?" -146930,What causes bruising on inner thigh and knee?,"Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have some anemia or some other disease. Without report s its very difficult to say whether she required bone marrow examination or not. And no need to go for repeat bone marrow test if first test is normal. Please send me all reports so I can help you further. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ","my mother in law is 81 and she has low heamoglobin and has had many tests done including numerous blood test over last 2 months and they do not seem to be improving. she has spent the last week in hospital having ct scans, chest xrays ect. she has been feeling tired for the last four months where she will nap twice a day for two hours each time. she has had bone marrow test and they are fine.She had a blood test today and after the results they phone her and said that she must have a bone test tomorrow. is this good new or not good news? what are they checking for and what are the possibilites?" -125951,"Sharp stabbing pain in abdomen. Appendix surgery, C-section done. Treatment?","Hello. Welcome to hcm. Pain after mirena is most commonly due to perforation and you need to immedietly visit ER and undergo ultrasound scan or laproscopy to confirm and/remove mirena. Delayed will be life threatening. Other reasons might be due to infection,pre existing uterine pathology but emergency causes should be ruled out first and treated. All the best ",Hello I had a diagnostic laparoscopy 24 days ago which found no reason for my heavy and painful periods.They also fitted a mirena coil. Since then I have been having lower abdominal/ pelvic pain which increases when I got to the toilet (both urine and bowel) Yesterday I had my urine tested and it showed pus cells so was given three day course of antibiotics and urine was sent for analysis Today I have extreme abdominal pain which was so severe this morning I contemplated calling an ambulance. It did subside but is still there periodically especially when I move or try to open my bowels what could this be? -13840,Why am I having rashes in vagina that are multiplying?,"Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern. These lesions of yours appear to be small papules (attachment removed to protect patient identity) probably can be due to some viral infection superimposed with a little bit of fungal infection. You should apply Candid B cream locally twice for seven days. Tablet Fluconazole 150 mg OD for six weeks. I think this should help you. You should use a vaginal wash to wash the vaginal area. VDRL, slide examination from lesions. Candid cream locally twice for seven days, tablet Fluconazole 150 mg OD weekly for six weeks. Vaginal wash to wash vaginal area. Use barrier contraceptive. ","Hello doctor, My vagina has got these rashes that are not going away but seem to be multiplying. Some are like three close together and some are single. It does not hurt or itch, it only hurts after sex. None of my previous or current sexual partners have these rashes. The rashes are really small and some have a small whitish thing on top. It started about a month ago as one but has multiplied and I feel very insecure right now." -114989,Could crawling sensation in head and goose bumps be due to bipolar medication?,"Hi, The Chemotherapeutic drugs leave your body within few hours after being given. But the side effects of the drug takes about 6 months to vanish from your body. The effect is monitered while follow up check ups. So please don't worry, be regular in follow ups. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale ",How long does oxiliplatin chemo and 5 FU chemo remain in the body after treatment is finished. My husband has colon cancer and finished his chemo the end of February. We are curious to know howl long these drugs remain in his system. Thanks for your help -130969,Suggest asthma controller that does not have side effects,"Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. There are some conditions like pemphigus and lichen planus that affect both mouth and body. Internet search and information are not reliable but never a replacement for consultation with the appropriate doctor. You should see a dermatologist and have the condition diagnosed and treated. Take care, ",hello sir i have mouth ulser problem from past 12year but its not mouth ulser its skin allgery accoding my study about my body its not mouth ulser its skin allergy now its has been developed as in my body parts like hands many more place in body please help me please -123606,"Painful little swelling on right side of abdomen, fatigue, pulling feeling in right kidney. Have diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism. Suggest","Hello,The symptoms are suggestive of Urinary tract infection.In this situation I would advise my patient to continue drinking Cranberry juice as it is effective against UTI's.You may need an ultrasound of the abdomen and urine test to rule out UTI.Prescribe antispasmodic for pain and a course of antibiotic for infection.Consult and discuss with your doctor. He will help you with the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. ",I have lower abdomen pain kind of like constant and bloating and it radiates to my lower back and it's constant there or sometimes it'll do the opposite but they usually both hurt at the same time. And for the most part it's not sharp it's more dull or ache. I just hold it when it hurts and the pain slowly just gets worse. And today I've peed more then usually but I drank cranberry juice. -79463,What are the chances of a person s living after 90% kidney failure?,"Dear Mr/ Ms ESRD (Apologies you have not mentioned your name!!). I hope you have had a CT scan with contrast which is the best way to define a kidney mass. If you have consulted two different urologists and they have not advised removal of the mass, I suspect it might be benign. Difficult to give an opinion with out knowing more about this 'mass'. If you have not had a CT scan, consult your nephrologist and get one done asap and consult a third urologist. Regards. Dr. Bhat ",I have ESRD (5 years) and am on dialysis. Recently I was that my left kidney is abnormally large and has a hyperdense mass. I m experiencing sporadic pain and a lot of pressure on the left side. The mass is palpable and you can see the difference from my left side and my right side. I have been to 2 urologists who just seem to not care. Should I seek another opinion? And should I be concerned? -211965,What do small bumps on the soft palate indicate?,"Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in the jaw which seems to be due to TMJ dysfunction, wisdom tooth eruption on that side, cavity or lesion and locking of jaw in a particular position.Need not to worry. I would suggest you to rest properly and don't bend frequently forward. You should take light food and avoid hard food from that side. you should do warm saline gargles. You should relax jaw from locked position and bring it back to normal. For now take ibuprofen for pain and swelling. You should consult ENT specialist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon for proper examination and start treatment accordingly. Avoid excessive use of mobile from that side.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari ","Hi, Im not sure if its because my wisdom tooth. But the top right far back part of my mouth hurts. I think its gotten better but before it was hard to swallow any food. And everytime i try opening my mouth wide or even eat my jaw hurts im not sure what it is. And i dont want to go to a dentist. What coupd it be and what type of medication should i take ? I also had an earache and i've been getting headaches but the jaw pain is just one side not both sides." -90730,CT scan revealed degenerative changes lumber spine with degenerative disc disease. Explain?,"Hello, relton.alexander, Fatty liver is caused by various factors. Number one in western hemisphere is alcohol excess. The one we are seeing more commonly is a condition called ""Metabolic Syndrome"". This is associated with overweight. Type-2 diabetes or insulin resistance,high lipids and fatty liver of variuos grades. Codliver oil supplement is actually good for the body. It supplies Omega-3 fatty acids which are anti-oxidants and prevent cancer and boost your immune system. I recommend that you get a complete metabolic panel, lipid levels. thyroid function tests and a ultrasound examination of the liver if you have not had that. Losing weight is important along with regular excercise. Cut back on fatty foods , increase proteins in your diet. Take Vit-E supplement 800i.u. daily along with Vit-C 1000mg. daily. I am very glad that you are not a drinker or a smoker. I wish you well. ","Hi Doctor, My name is Relton and i am 29 years old. Today i had been for a master health checkup and i was diagnosed to have fatty liver . How can i get it to normal condition? Also my doubt is i take Seacod Codliver capsules, per day 2, as i at times tend to have high BP , so was suggested to have seacod capsules. Does comsuming seacod cause fatty liver, as i am non-alcoholic and do not smoke ." -55392,What may have happened to my mother in the bathroom?,Strss can be additive factor in atrial fibrillation and fast heart rate...atrial fibrillation mostly due to long hypertension...age .for Ur case ...there are numerous causes of atrial fibrillation..well control of blood pressure and heart rate controlling drug ...if not tolerating me toprolol other drug options are there... Targete heart rate expected to be less than 90..so symptoms can be could...take care ,Hi I have been taking metoprolol for about 3 weeks now...I also take avapro 300mg for b.p.the metoprolol is for palps....I was taking taking 25mg b.d. but was getting some side effects so dr. cut it down to 12.5 b.d now I seem to be getting palps quite often 5.6 times a day I also have had 3 bouts af atrial fib...which they think it due to stress after I lost my husband...... -126501,"I am suffering from ulcer, please advise me","Hi.. Though the exact cause for these symptoms are not known, I can suggest you a few measures that can help you. Since you love sea food and cannot quit eating it, restrict the consumption and eat sparingly.. A glass or two of Citrus fruit juice or lemonade following fish consumption should be good... Fengurek seed are also good and can be used alternatively..  Change the tamponade and look for signs of infection.. See a doctor if the symptoms persist to rule infections.. ","WHENEVER i HAVE A SEAFOOD MEAL , I have a fishy odour from my lower regions and remains for a whole day or 2.Its quite offish when I go to bed with my husband. What can I do. Or should I not eat seafood at all . It is a favourite dish of mine." -228994,What treatment is suggested for testicular atropy?,"HelloThanks for query .You have been taking Finax (Finasteride) and Minoxidal for hair loss and facing problem of Erectile Dysfunction since last 2 months .Fineatsride is drug that belongs to a class of drug called 5 alpha reductase inhibitors which prevents conversion of Testosterone in to Dihydro Testosterone which is the main hormone involved in sexual functions like libido ,erection and Ejaculation Finasteride taken for a long period of time is known to have side effect of Erectile Dysfunction .loss of libido and reduced ejaculation .There are plenty of research papers on this subject and it has been proved that in majority of patients Erectile functions will resume to normal within 3-6 months after discontinuation of drug...Dr.Patil. ",I am 26 Years old taking finax 1 mg & Minoxidal Topical Solution 5 % since last 14 months for hair loss treatment. But from last 2 months I am facing problem in achieving an erection. Whats the cause. ??? How to recover back to from this problem. ??? How much time will it take ??? -224224,Can pre ejaculatory liquid cause pregnancy?,"Hi, It can be due to hernia, abscess, and cysts. You can confirm with ultrasound, then only the treatment can be given. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist ","I found a small seed like lump on the testicle itself, I saw the doctor, and he said it was a cyst, and if I wanted to go to an ultrasound I could. He didn't seem to worked up about it, nor seemed like it was too urgent, so I didn't go to the ultrasound (As they have dissapointed me in the past.) It doesn't seem to have grown, my girlfriend actually thinks it might be shriking. Any idea what I should do? Also, theres another one literally right beside it, slightly smaller, but the same shape. Both noticed at the same time." -139589,Suggest treatment for back pain and puss cells in urine,"Hello, I have studied your case,Canal stenosis leads to burning sensation and pain in your back and leg. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Epidural steroid shot can help.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. ",I have an indention on my lower back on the left side that has been there for a year. No one seems to know what it is. I woke up this morning and now have an indention on the right side. they are very painful and change color. They are about the size of the palm of my hand and the area around the indentions are inflammed and are burning from the inside. Does any one have any ideas as to what this is? -65518,What causes ulcerations inside the cheeks?,"Fever with lumps and rash can occur with a variety of infections, including different viruses, tuberculosis, syphilis, mononucleosis, and many other conditions. These are things you need to be checked for. Lymphoma or leukemia or another blood condition might also cause such symptoms. There are so many possibilities that I think it very important you go to your doctor and get some tests promptly. You need to figure out what is causing this so it can be treated before it gets any worse. Hope this helps. ","hi doctor, i am lauren 15,. i have been getting fevers fro long periods of time, i feel tired often and i have just red pimple like figures all over my body. i have swollen lumps in my armpits and i just recently discovered a lump on my inner thigh? are these symptoms of luekemia?" -127239,Why is my daughter having a little swelling after undergoing endoscopy ?,"Since you are 84, First get ECG done to rule out any heart ailment. If the pain increases on inspiration cause may be related to your ribs and muscle. For this you can apply Heat Pads and rest. You can also try taking Ibuprofen 200mg tab when you have severe pain. but get yourself examined first, considering your age. ","Age 84, pain & discomfort around lower ribs. Arthritic," -209341,Suggest treatment for diarrhea in an infant,"hello, thanks for your query, repeated infections could be due to tonsillitis or adenoid, check out with ent surgeon. hope I have answerd your query. all the best. take care. ","Hello doctor i have 4 yr old son who is suffering from cold and throat infection every 2 to 3 months.. My pediatrician is giving clampkid forte(antibiotic), water dispersible tablet.. My question is can. Give my kid this antibiotic so often,, and the same tablet was prescribed for tummy upset also diagnoised as food poisoning..." -62860,"What causes high fever , dizziness and chills?","Hi, I have read your query & understand your concern. The yeast infection recurs again due to- - insufficient medication in first course. Slightest of yeast hidden in vaginal folds can flourish back & cause symptoms.That';s why usually repeated courses are advised for complete irradiation of infection. - Mostly both sex partners need treatment. If not, after cure with medication, the infection is again transferred from infected sex partner.* both sex partners should go to the doctor again, get rechecked & take treatment advised . Thanks. ",I've been having pale yellow discharge. I went to the doctor recently and I had a yeast infection. I took medicine for it and three weeks later I'm seeing some pale yellow discharge mixed with clear discharge. Is this normal or should I go to the doctor again? -200107,What causes swollen belly button after swimming?,"scrotal warts in a child attending day care center, one has to think of sexual abuse and to be reported; nevertheless there are more than 40 types of viruses can produce this and a consult to a skin specialist is needed. ","A 4.5 year old with one commom wart on each scrotum x 4 weeks. From what i recall, i think he may still be in diapers ( recently acquired him as a patient six months ago)No body else in the family has warts. i believe he does attend day care still 3 times a week. Takes baths but not with any body else. i have heard that you can can get flat warts on the scrotum without it being sexual abuse. Do i need to report it anyway? Or do i ask for social service consult to evaluate the situation?" -88253,Suggest remedy for problem in gall bladder,"Hi,I am so sorry to hear about your condition. It looks like you are currently in decompensated stage of liver cirrhosis (""hard Liver""). You are suffering from classical features of portal hypertension (fluid build up in the belly) and other symptoms of liver failure (poor appetite, weight loss, excessive sleepiness, etc). The best available treatment for someone at your stage is a liver transplant. It will completely get rid of the fluid build up although regaining your strength and appetite may take a while. But transplant cannot be offered to everyone and depends most on your current performance status (physical fitness, age, other co-morbid conditions like diabetes, heart problems etc). If it turns out that you are not a transplant candidate, and I presume medications have failed to control the fluid build up, then one of the options to be considered is TIPS. Although it will not reverse the liver failure, it will prevent fluid build up in your belly. Addressing your question regarding prognosis, it again depends on a variety of factors including presence of infection, kidney failure, heart failure etc.I suggest you don t give up and explore all therepeutic options available.Please do not hesitate to contact me for any clarifications needed - rxsuresh@gmail.com ","After 30 years with hep c, the liver is completely hard---over the past three months fluid has been drained from the extended abdomen--1st 16 litres, 18litres then 20 litres. Legs with edema. Lack of appetite, sleeping from approx. 4pm for the night, weight loss approx. 50 lbs. What is the prognosis????" -243676,"Obese, using gels for low testosterone levels and C-Pap for sleep apnea, have a stressful job. Suggestive remedy?",Hi there ~ What you are doing is procrastinating about what needs to done and also you may have poor concentration. These are symptoms of depression. Being constantly edgy and worries about death is also symptoms of depression. I would recommend that you follow a regular schedule and do yoga and pranayama also along with daily activities to rid yourself of your problems with depression. I hope you see a psychiatrist if you feel like things are not working out. Take care and have a lovely day ! ,i m xxxxxx..i m sufferin from mental illness since 2008..i.e i think of my past..ahatever happen..suppose i quarrel from someone in past..i grts tensed that he will kill me..somtime i thnk that nothing will happen..i become afraid of life.when i sit for study i m not able to concentrate..my friend says that u dont want to read.. but actuall think i know what is happening with my mind..if i come out of one tension than suddenly i started thinking about other tension of past... -44845,Suggest remedy for rashes on the arms and legs,"Hi, Itchy rash is commonly associated with eczema. HIV associated rash is commonly associated with extensive rash. If you are doubtful about HIV, I recommend you to undergo HIV test as soon as possible to clear your doubts. For itching, you could take an antihistamine tablet and red bumps can be treated with antibiotic cream. After the resolution of soreness, you could consult your Dermatologist for management of the chronic skin condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. ","There s a rash on my arm that looks a lot like exczema I ve had this rash for about a month or two could it be an HIV rash? I ve tried many exczema creams, and hydrocortisone and all it does is help with te itching it never fully goes away. The rash is red but when I put lotion or something it turns brown almost close to my skin tone. If I don t put lotion or anything on it , it dries out right after showers and is very itchy. I ve scratched it a few times and it s made me bleed that s where I think the red bumps came from?" -132881,"What causes fever, running nose and scratchy throat?",Any drug can cause its side effects. Duolin causes palpitations. Budecort is a steroid it causes candidiasis in immuno-compromised patients ,Hi My name is Sandeep. Recently I was advised my to inhale using a nebulizer. The medicine used was a combination of Duolin and Budecort both available in liquid form ... Pls let me know the side effects if any of using these medicines during any asthma problem -105386,What causes pain and pressure in chest?,"Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Chest CT is indicative of steady pathology in chronic form , taking proper care with respiratory exercises , avoidance of smoking will maintain it .* GERD surgery can help respiratory ailments to some extent only which are being contributed by it , otherwise basic lung problem would be there as such without any changes .Hope this clears your query .Welcome for further guidance .Regards . ",I had a thoracotomy/left upper lobectomy 5 years ago to remove a non cancerous mass. Ivery been having sob with exertion and really fatigued. My CT shows scarring of the lower lobe and atelectasis. I just had pft done and it showed mild obstruction and moderate restriction and reduced lung capacity. I also had swallow test done and shows large gastro esophageal reflux. My lung specialist said that I need surgery for the gerd. He thinks it will help and said if I don t do something soon I could have significant lung damage from it. Will this help my breathing problems? -163956,Suggest remedy for sore & painful ribs,"Hello, I have studied your case. This can be ITBS.Gradual knee flexion and extension in lateral position will help.Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,Foam Roller IT Band exercises will help you can learn them from your physiotherapist.For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care ","Sure! I have lateral knee pain just below the patella, about 45 degrees. There is pinpoint pain on a particular spot, and the pain can radiate down my outer left leg, and sometimes up into the thigh aswell. I can go for a few days with no real pain, and then it will start again. I had no actual injury, however I am a full time professional snowboarder, spending 60-70 hours/week locked into a stance which has my left foot forward and my body slightly rotated to the left. I realise this puts a lot of pressure on my right leg, as I am driving most of my weight through the right foot/knee/hip. The pain began nearly a month ago, and I really can t specifiy what sets it off. Sometimes walking is painlesss, sometimes it hurts. I have looked into the possibility of ITBS, what do you think? Thanks, Kylie" -133864,How to relieve from severe asthma symptoms?,"HelloThanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.I would come up with these possibilities for this severe cough, these includes.1 Asthmatic allergic bronchitis , I have noted in many patients that they develops severe bouts of cough due to some sort of allergy . You require most potent bronchodilator with steroid ( for emergency ) 2 This type of uninterrupted cough may be due to some foreign particle inhaled in airways ( wind pipe or lungs ) & impacted .Diagnosis can be confirmed by bronchoscopy .3 Cardiac asthma is one of the most prominent cause of such cough ,but in this case it is a least possible cause,In my opinion consult a pulmonologist and get his opinion as mentioned above.Strong coffee & steam inhalation some times help in such casesGood luck.Dr. HET ",Yes please i have a 6 year old with asthma who coughs all the time at night its so bad they send her home from school. I have taken her to doctors hospitals one doctor said acid reflux but today i went to er they said they didnt see any signs of acid reflux.. Something is going on when you cough 22 hours out of 24 hours i just dont understand you know anything that might help?? Or even what it might be? Can asthma be the cause for this cough to be this bad and it has been going on for 2 weeks -68173,Can steroids intake lead to recurring reflux infections?,"Hi,From history it seems that she might be having infected sebaceous cyst or forming abscess over the part.Meanwhile you consult your doctor, give antibiotic medicine.Clean the part with antiseptic lotion and do dressing with antibiotic cream.Ok and take care. ","Hello. My 16 year old daughter has a huge draining cyst or boil between her buttocks that is foul smelling. I have been having her soak in Epsom salt, spraying hydrogen peroxide on it, and wiping it with alcohol. What else should I do? Does she need immediate medical care or can it wait until we can see a doctor in the next few days? She is very uncomfortable sitting on a golf ball" -164028,"How to cure burning of lower neck,upper spine & lump near the shoulder blade?",hi Delores..hope this msg finds u in good health kienbocks is rare disease affecting no 2 bone i.e lunate of wrisits due to blood supply cut offif d scan.xray shows that d bone has completely died.. u need to remove d bone surgically or else it will damage d surrounding bones as wellNothing to worry aboutthanks Take care god bless ,I have been recently diagnosed with Kienbock s Disease. i am a 65 year old female. As a result of this condition 2 of the bones in my right wrist have died. I am trying to get a second opinion but I have been unsuccessful finding someone who is knowledgable with this rare disease. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Delores Lobbato -59998,Does recurrent staph infection need medical attention?,"Hello,The best way to cure your infection is with antibiotics therapy. I can suggest Amoxicillin + ac Clavulanic/Doxycycline/Clindamycin but you culture test shows with is more effective to use.You should take the antibiotic for 10 to 14 days and then re-control your analysis so to avoid recurrence.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Elona Dashi ",i had a culture and urine test it came out yielded moderate growth of staphylococcus Arerus and everything coli after 48 hours of incubation. please what will I use to cure it the antibiotics the gave me cured but am having re recurance -208406,Suggest treatment for widened suture lines in kid,"Hello. I just read through your question. Weight is related to height. In this age group we expect an increase in height to be accompanied by an increase in weight. In any case, a balanced diet and age appropriate exercise are always the most things in any age group. ",I have a 8 year old boy that is 77 pounds last year he weighted 56 pounds from july to now he gained additional 7 pounds. he has a twin brother that is not gaining like that he is active plays football is there something i should be doing to help him not gain the weight -171205,What causes memory loss and numbness in leg and arm?,"Hello, I would explain that these MRI findings are indicative of a slipped intervertebral disk, which is compressing the nerve root. This finding is compatible with the back pain. It could be related to the trauma or to weight lifting. Anyway, I would just recommend avoiding weight lifting, trying to lose some weight if you are overweight. Consulting with a spinal surgeon may be needed if the pain persists. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. All the best. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist ","hi, I had a MRI done this is the results. at the t9-t10 level there is a small paracentral disc protrusion seen just medial to the left t10 pedicle resulting in MOD. narrowing of the t9-t10 neural foramen. what does this mean? would this be causing me pain in my back? would me falling and landing on my back have caused any of this, since i had no pain before the fall? and what can be done for it?" -64550,Can a cut on toe leads to gangrene?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt does sound like shingles, this is the most common reason for a painful recurrent rash.The associated pain can be difficult to treat, ordinary pain killers are commonly not effective. She may need medications such as gabapentin, lyrica, amitriptyline. These are used for nerve related pain.She may also want to consider the shingles vaccine to prevent rash recurrence.I hope this helps ","Hi , my mum has had a mascetomy 2 yrs ago which she recieved radiotherapy for and is now cancer free. About 6 months ago , she broke out in a rash that was painful and made her quite unwell (fluey symtoms). We intailly thought it was shingles and got the doc out but she didn't think it was as the rash isn't risen and just prescribed some painkillers . It disappeared after a few days but it keeps coming back. It has returned about 4 times since the first attack though not quite as severe. It comes down her trunk and arm on her left side where she had the masectomy and radiotherapy. She is afraid to go back to doc . Any ideas?" -156097,What causes thigh and back pain while coughing?,"Hi, This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However, I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. Control hypertension, diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if there is any. Any way it may be tried: - Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac + Paracetamol] 1 tablet OD & SOS for 5 days. - Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tablet OD for 10 days. (You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) - Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold air. - Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. - Use no pillow under the head. - Avoid painful acts & activities. - Do mild exercises for neck and shoulders and hips and knees and ankles. (Take help of a physiotherapist.) - Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. - Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. - Make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. - For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon ","i had a horse riding accident almost 4 years ago which resulted in me being trampled, i was left with a 10cm hematomer on the top of my thigh, which has never gone completely. I now have noticed a small purple lump underneath the lump it looks rather like a blood blister but isn t. What could this be? Should i be worried?" -87214,What causes elevated liver enzymes?,"Hi there,Thanks for posting in HCM.There are many different causes for high bilirubin level in a 3.25 months olf baby.Liv 52 and exposure to sunlight will not help. In fact can be harmful too.Go to a pediatrician for complete evaluation. He may need multiple tests to be done.I hope that answers your query.Regards. ","I am having 3.25 months old baby boy who was for 1 month in NICU towards treatment of high maconium aspiration treatment & the baby got ok but for last 1 month he is passing pale yellow stools with fats in it after doing his lft the total bilirubin found in his blood is 6.7, I have started him giving 2.5 ml of Liv 52 syrup after 1 month & have started to keep him in sunligt (morning) will it bring down the bilirubin in his blood & his liver will start functioning to normal, please guide." -100515,What could it be if having soreness in the armpit after lump was gone?,"Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.This is a form of an infection which is very dangerous. You may need to get admitted , intravenous antibiotics and oral care. Consult an ENT Surgeon and get treated immediately. ","i can not eat or drink , there is a burning pain when i do try to eat it feels like im swollowing a knife also i have pains on the side of my neck and a weird lump in my jaw, my gums are swollen and red and a bit of the gum skin near my teeth are coming off,my teeth are aching too and i have some ulcers and migranes etc what is going on?" -190424,"End stage lung cancer, had bowel cancer, oxygen level is low. What can we expect now?","Hi, Your main problem now is drug induced lupus. From oncological point of view she is disease free. for treatment of lupus cyclophosphamide is an option but as her bladder function is not good so treatment may be steroid with immunomodulators like azathioprine. Consult Rheumatologist. Take care. ","my mom has been on Nifran for 4 years now. She has been detected with medicine induced lupus last week. earlier in 87 she was detected with cervics cancer and was on chemo+ radiation after which she got rid of cancer. Around 4 years back her urinary bladder squeez out was 80% as a result of which there was retention of 200-240ml urine in the bladder which was being removed by use and throw cateder every 6 hrs. along with this Nifran was prescribed. Now her bladder has colapsed completely, dilation was done and according to her urologist there is no further treatment he can offer. meanwhile the pulmologist feel because of this condition and her past treatment, it is difficult to control Lupus and he feels that best possible option is to give her support system. Accoridng to the reports only 40 % of her lungs are in working condition. What do you feel doctor and please guide me." -101347,What causes the lump under the skin which is movable and has veins running in?,"HI. This is the most UNUSUAL place for the cancers to develop. So do not worry.This is most probably due to a lymph node enlargement secondary to infection in nose as you rightly said. The lymph node behind the ear also got the infection as they are internally connected. These Lymph nodes are notorious to get small.... A proper FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will solve the problem . So most probably this may not be a cancer, And it is curable if at all it is a cancer. ","Hi,Around a month ago, my wife had a small lump in front of her ear. The doctor gave her the antibiotic and something to drain her nose due to a small infection. This lump is still there. It didn’t go away.Now, she is having a lump behind her left ear. It is around 2 weeks since the day she noticed it. She went to see the doctor and was told to get the blood work done and X-Ray behind her back. We are still waiting for the result.My question is, is this lump a cancer? If it is a cancer, can it be curable? Thank you." -181904,"Pain in lower back, stopped urine and stools. Suggested to operate Lower Vertebrae. Will this help?","Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I appreciate the detailed description provided by you regarding the patient's illness. It is clear that patient has two types of seizures- epileptic and non epileptic seizures. Non epileptic seizures are also called as psychogenic seizures. As you have mentioned, the epileptic seizures have been well controlled on sodium valproate. However, psychogenic seizures are not. For this he needs to consult a psychiatrist and counselling may be required. MRI brain report does not show any significant abnormality in this patient. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar Md DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist ","Patient Age : 26 Years • 1st epileptic fit occurred in 2005 during sleep. Convulsion, foam in mouth. Lasted for about a minute or two. Patient unable to recall what happened after he came into senses in about 30 minutes. Next day his mood was off, ate nothing, feeling nausea all day (type 1 fits ). • Treatment was started and No fit occurred until 2008 ( Sodium Valporate). • In Dec 2008, 2nd fit occurred at night. Patient slept late that night and woke up early accidentally with mobile alarm which resulted in fit with same symptoms as above. • Now frequency of fits increased occurring every week or two. ( Sodium Valporate CR) • Tremors in hands developed gradually. • Occasionally patient complained about difficulty in walking down the slope and on even surfaces but this problem was too small at that time. • In 2009 one morning when patient was walking, he suddenly stopped complaining that he can’t walk more. He stopped for a while and then when started walking again after taking a few steps patient fell followed with a seizure. It was 1st seizure in awake. • After this incident patient felt difficulty in walking, used to take a few steps n stop otherwise seizure used to occur if trying to take another step. • After this seizure of 2009 in awake, frequency of seizures increases even more, occurring almost daily. These seizures were identical in symptoms to above mentioned symptoms except that patient said he does hear and understand us during seizure. Also after seizure patient mood use to be normal. He eats normally and no nausea or vomiting follows the fit. These fits occur both in sleep and awake (type 2 fits). • Patient is on 3 epileptic medicines now. Type 1 Fits with symptoms given on top are reduced a lot, occurring in months but type 2 seizures occur every now and then in awake or during sleep. • Most troublesome thing for us is his inability to walk. Can’t take 2,3 steps. Full body muscles test and blood tests are all normal. His legs tremor a lot when he stands and patient can’t control it. If forced to stand more than a few seconds or to take a step, patient would fall often accompanied by a mild seizure (type 2). • Patient had been diagnosed with epilepsy because of type 1 fits. Type 2 fits were diagnosed as psychogenic by neurologists and psychiatrists . • Psychogenic fits during sleep often decreases when patient admitted in hospital. • MRI report of 25/12/12 Multi Echo & Multi planar imaging through the brain was performed. Ventricular system and extra ventricular CSF Spaces show mild prominence, suggestive of Mild Cerebral Atrophy . No evidence of intra/extra axial mass or hemorrhage. Basal Ganglia, Thalami, Brainstem and both Cerebellar hemispheres appear normal. Pituitary Gland and optic chiasm are normal. 7th & 8th Nerve complexes are normal & symmetrical bilaterally. Note is made of Giant Cisterna Magna. Impression: MRI Features described are in favor of Mild Cerebral Atrophy." -20847,"Had oral sex alone, now having pain in my testicles and penis. What is the problem?","Hi. I have gone through the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are having epididymitis and post effects of gonococcal infection. You have also got infected by herpes simplex which will occur recurrently. Even though you are treated with allopathic medicines, some residual symptoms will remain in your body. Gonorrhea can cause epididymitis, a painful condition of the testicles that can lead to infertility if left untreated. Take medicines Medorrhinum 200 C 10 pills once in five days, Hydrastis Q daily 10 drops with a cup of water two times, Kali sulph 6X two tablets daily for three times. To prevent getting a sexually transmitted disease, use latex condoms whenever you have sex. Avoid sharing of towels or underclothing. Washing is essential before and after coition. Revert to me after 15 days. ","Hi doctor, I am 30 years old male. I had oral sex before six months, and I am sure I had no sex. After two months, I developed molluscum contagiosum. When I consulted a doctor, he said it has to be removed, and it is STD. As soon as he said it is STD, I got tested myself for STD panel where all the results were negative except HSV 1 and HSV 2. The IgM was equivocal. I consulted a homeopathy doctor, and he said, as it is equivocal, we need to get retested after 12 days and meanwhile, he gave me medicines for 15 days. After 15 days, I got tested for HSV, and the results were negative. But I had a greenish discharge for one day and white discharge for two days from my penis during the medication. After that, I never had any discharge till now. I got tested again after a month for chlamydia and gonorrhea using PCR where chlamydia came positive. When I consulted a urologist, he treated me with Doxycycline 100 mg for ten days, and 15 days after the treatment, again I got tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea using PCR where chlamydia came as negative, and gonorrhea came as positive. When I showed the report, the doctor gave me Azithromycin 1000 mg and Cefixime 400 mg only as a single dose. I waited for 12 days. Again, I tested myself where both the results came negative. After three weeks, I was having pain in the testicles, and I visited the urologist. The doctor did a physical check and asked me to get an ultrasound test of the scrotum where the reports came as right epididymitis and the doctor gave me the following medicines. They are Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM (this injection was given on my right-hand vein), Ofloxacin 300 mg (twice a day for 10 days), Hetrazan 100 mg (thrice a day for 21 days), Trypsin Chymotrypsin tablets (thrice a day for 20 days), Drolgan (morning and night for five days). Before three months, I got married, and still, I have not started any physical relationship with my wife as I am afraid. I request you to help me. I have pain in my testicles. There is a mild pain in the penis. The pain lasts for two to three minutes." -99467,Suggest treatment for a painful lump in the foot,"Welcome to health care magic. 1.The history suggest me that it could be ductal dilatation or cystic changes.2.Cyclical cause are seen during the periods time / menstrual. 3.Confirmation can be done by an ultrasound examination.4.An ultrasound will help to identify the nature of the lump / lesion, its sours and extensions.5.Depending on the findings if its a mass - FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to assess the type of cells involving. Followed by needful treatment. Good luck.Hope i have answered your query.Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you. ","Hey, I am 16 years old and quite awhile ago I noticed a small hard lump in between my breasts, I decided not to do anything about it or tell anyone because it wasnt hurting and it seemed to dissapear. But the past few weeks i have noticed it abit more from time to time it can get abit sore, when i run my finger across it, its feels soft and abit hard it is around the size of a thumbnail i would say. I am really worrying what could it be?" -124754,"Got hit on stomach. Suffering from erectile dysfunction, loose motion and stomach discomfort. What to do?","Hi ! As both you and your husband have got gastro intestinal problems together, it seems that infection you got has a common source, most likely some food from outside which you both might have consumed. Possibly you have not taken any medicinal treatment for the same nor you have consulted any doctor till now. Once the infection persists in the stomach, it may give rise to all the symptoms you have mentioned about. I will advise you go for a stool test and if necessary , a culture sensitivity of your stool, consult your family physician, and take appropriate antibiotic covering both aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Amebiasis has to be specially thought of. You can also add some kind of probiotic with anti flatulant drug, and a proton pump inhibitor. Hope this will solve your problem. Wishing you an early recovery. ","My husband and I both had some sort of stomach bug (It probably is not Norwalk, as the one person who I came into contact with at work tested negative for it...I am a nurse). But, my question is about the gas related to the stomach flu. I seem to be feeling much better today (after about 36 hours of feeling horrible), but the amount of air in my intestines is crazy. It's the only real thing that has got me still feeling a bit ""off."" Is there anything I can do to reduce the gassy feeling after a stomach virus, or do I just need to let it run it's course?" -244403,Why am I tired around lunch time? Why am I depressed?,"Hi, If you feel that you was wrong for that incident, in that case you should ask sorry from your mother in law. It will give relief to you, your mother in law and your husband. As you told that rest of the time your husband is loving, then try to not repeat behavior which provoke him. Sometime others may be wrong too. In that case you can seek help of other family members for conflict resolution. If problem is much than supportive and marital counseling will help you. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com ",MY HUSBAND LOVES ME A LOT.HE SCOLDS ME ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH WHENEVER MY INLAW EXPRESS HER DISLIKE TOWARDS ME TO HIM.I DID A THING THAT IRRITATED HER IN THE PAST BUT I WHOLEHEARTEDLY ASKED SORRY.MY HUSB CONSOLES ME FOR EVERY OTHER PROBLEM BUT FOR THIS REASON HE BEATS ME UP AND LET ME CRY AND MAKE ME CRY WITH HARSH WORDS.I LOVE HIM A LOT FEEL LIKE DYING AT SUCH TIMES. -257221,Delayed periods. Had unprotected sex. Took unwanted 72. Pregnant?,"hello good morning at first u dont tell yr age,if u r taking pills then no cause of pregency, have u suffer first time or in past u also suffer from same problem if u have symptoms of back pain, weakness, giddiness,u may suffer from leucorrhoea, u have consult yr gynecologist and do sonography, if u r suffereing from leucorrhoea nothing to worry 15 days medicine will cure yr all problems if other problem yr gynecologist will guide u ","I am experiencing some heavy brown ordorless discharge, it has been happening the past week or so and comes and goes. Ocassionally it is barely noticeable in other Ocassions it come out in large amounts. I have had sex without using condoms. However I am on the pill and have not missed a pill so far, I do not have a period with this pill therefore I cannot tell if this is breakthrough blood or not. I have only started to get concerned as it seems to be getting heavier. I have had some itchiness but no burning and also some slight bleeding, please advise me on what to do next, I'm worried in case I'm just being a hypochondriac." -179926,Does the medication of sinus tachycardia have any side effects ?,"Welcome to HCM!I have read your query carefully and I can say from my clinical experince that you have mood problems associated to seasonal changes. In usual seasonal disorder, one has gloomy feeling and lethargy during winters and cloudy weather. In your case, you feel better the other way round, which is quite possible, it can vary with different people.I think you should meet a psychiatrist as it is well treatable.bupropion 150-450 mg is usually seen to have good response in this illness.Hope the reply is helpfulFeel free to ask more questionsDr. Manisha Gopal ","Why do I get a warm fuzzy feeling when it rains ? When it s precipitating and gloomy outside, I feel warm and energetic inside but any other sunny day I feel depressed and bored. Is this common?" -241499,What to do for adhd symptoms?,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Claustrophobia is the fear of having no escape and being in closed or small spaces or rooms. Are you getting it right? For every occurrence, there has to be a trigger. Diet has very little to do about it. It has to be your lifestyle. Prepare a log sheet of every activity you do in a day. also mark the occurrences of periodic anxiety and claustrophobia. Over a week's time, you should get a pattern. Or continue the log till you get a pattern. Or, the given details are not enough to diagnose your problem.Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","I suffer physically from periodic anxiety, clausterphobia , quite sudden onset but not often and have never had this occur before this past year. What's causing it, is my diet related to this? I can't see any obvious difference in my routines, habits etc.... I am physically active, 40 year old mom of two (if that helps??)" -139262,What causes lightheaded feeling and backache?,HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.You may be suffering from viral infection of chest which may be cause of your breathlessness and body ache. You can talk analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You should take lot of fluid to recover. Vitamin B and C help in recovery. If you have fever then it will be useful to get chest x ray. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. ,"Good afternoon, I awoke this morning and have back pain from base of neck to middle lower back. When I swallow something it is somewhat achy (chest area) and I have mild difficulty breathing. I can take deep breaths yet it feels labored - heavy... Just went on Ceftin for sinus infection - thought it may be that I slept wrong - sore muscles but thought I'd ask.... fatigued" -37473,Are there any chances of pregnancy since i have early pregnancy symptoms but my home pregnancy test shows negative results ?,"Hi welcome to Healthcaremagic generalized tiredness, weakness, easy fatigability, loss of appetite are not the signs of pregnancy.... it all shows that , there is problem of gastritis... proper food a proper time will heal it... Amenorrhea is the first sign of pregnancy... The test test done to find the out pregnancy is urine pregnancy test (UPT).. test will be positive only after 7 days of conception.. because it is a HCg antigen which appears in urine , detected in test.. repeat once more the UPT, if it is positive, then you must confirm it finally by USG scanning... Hope i have answered your question Takecare ","can i be pregnate on my period and have pregnacy symptoms? me and my husband have tried having a babie the last time we had sex was on may 13 i had a period in may but i was 6 days late and ive took 3 digital home preg test around june 16 and they said negative? I had a period in june but i was 7 days late with was june 27 i didnt have any cramps like i was gnna start my period it was light the first day then regular the next day, but i was only on my period for 4 days and im usually on it for 7? i dont start my period again till july 20th, but since then ive been filling really sick, very hungry,crave certain foods but then when i eat i lose my appetite and only can take a couple bites and start to fill sick , but never throw up. just fill like if i keep eating i will throw up? everytime i lay down and get up i fill dizzy and like im going to faint, i had got a fever but it only lasted for the night. and recently ive been waking up and my stomache has been filling like its burning inside and i keep burping, today itried to eat pancakes and itook only 4 bites and felt sick and full i felt like i needed to burp and i spit up in my mouth.. after that ive been burping and filling like i need to throw up\" -28147,My wife is hepatitis B positive. Is there any risk involved in her second pregnancy?,Hello. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist ,"Hi doctor, My wife has hepatitis B. She does not have any complications, but she always feels tired. She has already given birth once, and now she is pregnant again after two years. How many times can she get pregnant? Is there any risk involved in this pregnancy? Her doctor told that there is no need for hepatitis medications, as the viral load is below the detection level. Please help." -81317,Diagnosed with twisted kidney. What does it mean? Need surgery? History of cured cancer,"Your left kidney appears to have obstruction & needs surgery to remove that obstruction.Your Right kidney is overworking and also likely to get damaged over time.So i suggest you umdergo surgery,which may not be a major one & can be carried out laproscopically ","i have always pain in mensus days and go to gyncologist she refer to urologist , he write ct scan , dpta and refer reports and he tells below left kidney with hydronephrotic with impaired cortical function and obstructive drainage pattren, he tells tubes are obsruction so he recomended to operation othervise in future kidney was damaged that he tells total gfr;84.63, left kidney gfr 25.34(30%), right kidney;59.3(*70%)" -147562,Dizzy with shaking of right side of body after blood transfusions for anemia,"Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your platelet count will come back to normal within few days. No need to worry about that. If you have abdominal pain then go for ultrasound abdomen. Then take treatment accordingly. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. ",i had food poisoning.after 2 wks i saw my doctor who did blood work.i had high platelets. my fever was 103.4 and 101.5all week. finally the the 3rd week my fever was normal.there was terrible pain in my intestines.no volmicing or diarrea.i was able to start eating normally again almost 4 wks. will my pl atelets go back to normal? I Have not heard from my 2nd set of blood work yet. -8874,Why is there enterococcus fecalis in recent semen analysis recurrently?,"Hello. Relax and do not worry. First of all, why did you have a semen analysis done? For what complaints? Enterococcus fecalis is very rare and may suggest contamination. If other parameters like count, motility, etc., are fine then it is nothing to worry. About round cells (sometimes sperms may also look like round cells). If possible, send me printed report of your semen analysis. ","Hello doctor, I had a semen analysis done two months ago and they found enterococcus faecalis. What causes this? Urologist put me on Amoxicillin and a month later a 2nd analysis showed the bacteria had gone. Just recently they did a fertility test since I am family planning and everything looked good except the round cells. Seems you should not have more than 1 million and I had 11 million. What does this mean towards family planning? Also, does this mean I have an infection again? If so, why did it come back or be there in the first place? What can I do to fix as it stressed on the family planning aspect?" -207872,Suggest remedy for soreness in knee,Hi dearWelcome to HCM.Recurrent respiratory tract infections are very common among young ones. Six to twelve times a year.usually this is contacted with peer group who are already infected.Antihistaminic decongestant drug will relieve the symptoms.If fever and cough do not respond or the breathing difficulty increases then contact your PEDs for timely help.Hope the query is answered.Thanks ,"Our two year old granddaughter seems perfectly healthy but, in the middle, of doing something she enjoys, she will complain of being cold. We will usually snuggle or get her a blanket and she seems fine in a few minutes. Her mom thinks she feels cold when she has to have a BM but when we re around her, we don t see any indication that she needs to potty. Thanks for any help." -228752,Suggest ways to manage nocturnal emissions,"HelloWelcome to health care magic.Looking at your description this might be related to migraine or vascular headache. You need not to worry, it is treatable condition.I would advise you to take acetaminophen/ ibuprofen for 2 to 3 days with antacids for headache, if it persists or aggravates further than you need to see a neurologist for detailed evaluation and if need be an MRI or MRV.Meanwhile complete abstinence of smoking or alcohol consumption of you are into it.Relaxation exercises to allay anxiety and stress, stay cheerful and lead a happy life.Hope this helps you Best wishes ","Hi, I have recently been getting a throbbing pain in the blood vessel on my left temple during sex and/or masterbation. I used to get it infrequently sometimes but it hasn't happened for approximately 4 years. The pain continues indefinitely unless I sleep it off. I'm a 25 yr old male." -133402,"Is asthma, brain freeze, red blotches on cheeks due to airbag dust allergy?","Hello,Severe sneezing may cause problems to cauterization. In this situation antihistamine drugs and nasal decongestants may be helps by reducing the nasal secretion and sneezing. Consult your doctor for more information. ","I ve had several cauterizations over the past few weeks for nose bleeds. After I have a cauterization, my nose runs non stop and I keep sneezing. I am worried that it might mess up the cauterization. Also, what can I do to stop the symptoms. Thank You." -214815,Suggest treatment for bruises on gums,hellooo...read thru ur query...gold is the noblest metal and is also doesnt react with the body tissues(biocompatible)..it is not used these days bcoz its an era of esthetics and evryone prefer tooth colour filling rather than metal fillings(nonesthetic)..so nothing to worry about his fillings...immunty is not hampered by gold...so think much about that...hope ur benefitted something by this reply..have a healthy day!!! ,"My 53 year old son has 7 gold capped teeth. I had several murcury fillings in the past , of which I experienced a unpleasant time each time when Iwpould be using a silver-plated fork or spoon into my mouth. My son has developed an incurable disease, Scleroderma. A autoimmune problem. There is little known about Scleroderma. I know I am clutching at straws. With that much gold in his mouth causes me to wonder. I know that gold does react differently than the old murcury, but I am wondering if all that gold is causing some sort of reaction to his immune system." -187010,Can Kerosene treatment be given for pancreatic cancer?,You should be concerned but dont be worried.Moles growing rapidly or sudden increase in size or bleeding are all signs needing an oncologists attention. ,"I had a small mole on my shoulder for what seems to be my entire life, but these past few days it's grown and gotten darker. It's not HUGE but it is bigger and it kind of bleeds a little bit, there also seems to be blood underneath it, what could it be and is it serious? I wear a lot of tank tops so I'm not sure if it just got irritated, or maybe infected, I'm afraid it could be something like cancer..." -149743,"Diagnosed dengue, platelets increasing and decreasing. Normal? Platelets not raising, when will it reach normal count?","Hi. Im really sorry for your husband and understand what you must be going through right now. I'm not sure what really happened but i guess he must have been given steroids/ other immunosuppressants for his cryoglobulinemia for sure. These drugs which are essential to control the disease manifestations of cryoglobulinemia, also reduce the immune responses to infection, and may be that is the reason he had a severe pneumonia which could not be controlled with antibiotics and he died of sepsis. That's what i can infer from your description. Take care. Thank you. ","My husband was diagnosed with chryogobulinanemia in april and died on August 4th........I'm overwhelmed with not understanding what happened. He was being treated and I thought he was getting better, however he was rushed to the hospital on July 18th and he had pneumonia and it just got worse......why could he not recover?" -165248,Treatment for numb hand after workouts,"Pain in calf muscles could be due to arthritis and also due to DVT and ischemia. I would suggest you to go for an USG and angiogram for the diagnosis. But for the symptoms, you can go for heat and ice method followed by pain killers to subside the symptoms.-Dr Gunjan ","I have pain in my left calf It hurts some thru the day but most times at night when I go to bed Sometimes I get severe leg cramps I usually have to walk them off sometimes it could take 10 minutes for them to subside The pain happens every night and lasts thru the night I started wearing a sleeve and that sometimes helps It has been going on for some time I have had many tests and the doctors say it is arthritis Maybe tou can help me please Sometimes it even affects my inner thighs I do not, nor have I ever smoked, and I do not drink alcohol" -11291,A sinus infection turned into two ear infections. Should I be worried?,"Hello. How do you feel now? Are you better? Did the pressure in the temple and area around the right jaw resolve? The reason for those two is the block of the eustachian tube on that particular side. This is the tube that equates pressure on either side of the eardrum by connecting back of the nose to the ear. When it gets blocked due to sinus or nasal problems we feel a sense of block and pressure classically in the area between jaw and ear. If the two have resolved and you are feeling better, then it is good. Otherwise, we have to check if the infection is persisting. Probably, the organism would be resistant to that particular antibiotic. In that case, I would suggest you take a course of Ciprofloxacin and Tinidazole and send a swab from the nasal cavity for pus culture sensitivity. Based on the report, we can change the antibiotic again. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. Good supportive treatment is required - steroid sprays for the nose, systemic decongestants (Phenylephrine), and an antihistaminic (Allegra) to help keep the ear dry. A persistent sinus infection with ear problems requires a nasal endoscopy with documentation of ear findings also. Do revert with more details so that we can help you further. Hoping that you are just fine and that you do not require any further medical attention. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist ","Hi doctor,About a week ago, I got a sinus infection which turned into two ear infections. I have now been on Z-pak as well as Flonase and steroids for four days. My left ear feels substantially better. My right ear, however, is still a little plugged, and now I am experiencing pressure in my temple and jaw area on the right side of my head. Should I be worried? I have one more day left of Z-pak and steroids." -190345,Diagnosed with endometriosis. Have simple simple hyperplasia with glandular crowding. Meaning?,"Hi, I dont know whether you are practicing oral anal sexual practice or not. drops of blood may be due to anal mucosal injury this is to be examined by anoscopy. black veins in tongue to be examined. detailed oral cavity and oropharynx examination to be done . you have got a definite chance of HPV infection. do not delay. consult surgeon and ENT specialist. ","Hey im 15.Ive been under major major anxiety and stress.Ive been constantly deeling with it.Ive thought ive had brain tumours, HIV , HPV ,Oral, Anus Cancer, Colon Cancer etc etc. Most of these symtoms have gone away and it was just anxiety bringing these symtoms that i thought were one of those diseases.But the only remaining symtoms i endure are numbness under my tongue.This has recently come about and it is not the first time i have felt this way.Im scared because i noticed black veins coming out of the two main veins out stretching to the back of my tonuge.Almost like a long tree branch. Is this Oral Cancer?also i find only sometimes tiny spots of red blood on my stool.ive had sexual intercourse with a guy and girl. and am worried i got a really bad disease plz help!!!!!" -14411,I have twin baby girls. One of them is not gaining weight. Please help.,"Hello. Keep trying to give breastfeeds as much as possible till 6 months completion. Different brands of milk powder have different tastes. So, you can change what they like (as advised). Do not dilute more or give more concentrated milk. Usually, dilution mentioned on the package can be followed, that is, 30 ml for 1 scoop for most of the brands. But check with the manufractures' note. Do not use feeding bottle. Use bowl and spoon.You can use undiluted dairy milk (pasteurized). Check with your local pediatrician for supplements if needed. Check if there is adequate weight gain. Maintain proper hygiene while feeding, when using formula feed or top milk. Do not compromise on hygiene. I would like to know the following: Finally, breastfeeding is the best for the babies. ","Hi doctor, I had a month old twin baby girls. They were born in the 34th week of pregnancy. One baby was 2.2 Kg, and the other was a little weaker weighing 2 Kg. Since there is not enough mother's milk after several attempts, I had to go for artificial milk powder. Initially, as suggested by the hospital pediatrician, they were given Dexolac Special Care, but after 20th day when their weight was around 2.4 Kg, they were given to Dexolac Premium 1. Out of the 2 babies, the weaker baby is responding well and quickly gaining weight (taking around 75 ml milk every 3 hours). But the baby which was born stronger is not drinking sufficient milk (45 ml in one feed, at an interval of around 3 hours), and is taking around an hour to take one feed. Also, she is having issues of gas and constipation. Because of constipation, she keeps crying. Now, this baby is not gaining weight and seem to be weaker. Please suggest what we can do in this case and shall we switch her milk to Lactogen or some other company?" -248268,How to get rid of pain and swelling due to knee braces?,Here good if you Dont have pain while breathing in. This shows there is no internal damage. But as you have mention that there is pain while bending this shows there is a soft tissue micro level damage. Here nothing to worry even if there is a crack in rib because the rib is supported with other bones like sternum in front and spine in back. As well it is well bundled with soft tissues to support it. So now you need to use regular hot and cold pack to reduce inflammation and relax the soft tissues. Chances are rare but at any time if you have breathing difficulty with sever pain at affected rib area then do visit a orthopedic take an x ray to test the damage level too. And last do not do activity which pains and take rest. Take care. ,"Hi, I tripped in the garden3 days ago and at the time only had pain in my big toe but a day later and since I have had a mild pain on my right under my ribs. Thinking on as I tripped the wash basket I was carrying may well have pushed into my side. I have no pain when breathing only when bending or if I touch when there is discomfort." -85413,Why am I having pain after gallbladder removal?,"Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Noted you are hepatitis c positive since many years....Your liver might be enlarged if in active phase....To determine severity of liver involvement liver biopsy could be useful...Meanwhile take low fat diet...Fruits and green leafy veg more....Foods like carrot , papaiya , lemon juice , Indian gooseberry , dandelion , beets etc taken more....that is good for liver...Junk foods and alcohol kept limited..Take care. ",I am a 50 year old female with hepatitis c 1A ive had for many many years. lately i have put on belly weight and have started feeling a mild muscle twitch under my right rib cage. Is this a sign of an enlarged liver. iprobably weigh about 142 but my normal weight is130 -244992,How to get rid of homicidal thoughts ?,"Dear Mr Agarwal, From the description here, it seems your father-in-law may be showing signs of Dementia (most probably Alzheimer's Disease) as well as BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia). Dementia is a progressive condition of the brain. It involves loss of functions of a number of important brain areas and there is an over all reduction in the size of the brain, too. You may need to consult a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist. The combined approach will help him with the symptoms of Dementia as well as the behavioral problems. The clinical evaluation will help you and the doctors understand the severity of the condition and diagnose any additional problems. As mentioned above, Dementia is a progressive condition. This means the damage to the nerve cells in his brain (central nervous system) will be on going. There are a few medicines that can help him slow down the progress of the illness, but it is expected to progress further. You may need to make arrangements for a caretaker for him, as his wife is also aged, and may not be able to take care of him alone. It has been a common observation that the caretakers of Dementia and BPSD patients show signs of burn-out frequently. I hope this helps a bit. And I wish you good luck with the process. Please let us know if you need more help. Take care. Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD ","Dear Doctor, My father in law aged 73 about one and half months his urine is not in control and he is facing too much problem. He passed urine in day or night and not wiling to change the sheet or cloths,presently the same with the stool even he can eat the food while wet with urine or having fa ecus in his cloths,please guide me, which doctor will b beneficiary for him either neurologist or psychiatric? My father in law is 73 years old and staying GK Delhi alonge with his wife aged 69.will you please tell me what is the problem with him and how it can be cured as the earliest? ajay agarwal" -137326,Why is it hard for me to breathe when excited ?,Just have sy. crux [ ban ] 2 tsf bd it contains basil which gives relief to sudden irritation as you are mentioning burning of throat it shows you also suffer from hyper acidity have tab. Kamdugdha ras 1 bd. keep raisins [ munaka ] in mouth to be sucked over long period. dr_patients@hotmail.com ,"I have had a cough sometimes quite bad and discomfort in my right back under my shoulder blade. I also have a sore throat and burning in my bronchial tubes. I have been to the doctor and had a course of antibiotics but cannot see an end in sight. It is no better. I am also experiencing a numbness on the right side of my head. I have gargled with soluble asprins, taken two bottles of cough medicine, paracetemol taken frequently and used and ventolin inhaler. What next ?" -1117,I am pregnant and found some blood spots. Does my ultrasound suggest miscarriage?,"Hello. I have gone through the description you mentioned and understand your concern totally. But the details are a little confusing, it would have been good if you could give details with dates when beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) was checked. I understand that scans were performed and the beta hCG test on 8th May is 178 and on 10th May it was 247. On 13th May you got the scan as you had a spotting, right? See, as your previous cycles have been irregular, it is difficult to predict when you would have ovulated exactly. So we cannot go by your dates to calculate the duration of the pregnancy. May I know when did the urine pregnancy test turn positive for the first time? It would be advisable to recheck your urine pregnancy test now again, as you had spotting, if the levels are falling then it would be suggestive of a miscarriage, and mostly this could be like a biochemical pregnancy, where pregnancy is detected only in the blood tests, but on the scan I cannot find the gestational sac development, which has ultimately got aborted. (As levels you mentioned last were pretty low). Another possibility to be ruled out, more importantly, is ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy at some unknown location. To rule out all these, doing a serum beta hCG will clear your doubts. Serum beta hCG level. Repeat ultrasound after checking the beta hCG value. Report to your gynecologist if you have any sharp pain. ","Hello doctor, I have a positive UPT and my LMP is 31st March. I have an irregular period at 13th May and I found some blood spots. After that, I go for a TV ultrasound that shows no definite gestational sac, endometrial echo is central and normal in thickness and measures 0.6 cm. Before TV ultrasound, on 8th May, I checked my beta hCG and it is 178 and after 48 hours it is 247. Is this miscarriage or should I go for another ultrasound because after that I do not have bleeding or cramps or anything? Please guide." -249073,"Treatments for unbearable pain due to PIVD in disc L4,L5 and S1","Hi, I am sorry you are feeling like this. There are a few possibilities to explain your symptoms1. Sinusitis: This can cause pain in the forehead near the nose and bleeding from the nose which could be the reason you smell blood. 2. Depression/Anxiety: This could explain the multiple different symptoms that you are experiecing. It could be due to your current stressful events. My recommendations would be1. Consider Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours as needed for the forehead pain. Do not take more than 3,000 mg of Acetaminophen over a 24 hour period. 2. If you have symptoms of congestion, you can try an over the counter decongestant like Cetrizine 5mg at bedtime or Loratidine 10 mg at bedtime until symptoms resolve3. Consider seeing a psychologist (behavioral therapist) to discuss about how to cope with current stress. If they feel that you have anxiety/depression they can refer you to a psychiatrist. 4. Consider methods to decrease stress such as deep breathing exercises, medication and yoga. Please let me know if that was helpful. Thanks! ","I have been going through some tough times and haven t been eating right, I also haven t been sleeping right and now i smell blood and have a light pain in my forhead near my nose. I ve been feeling weak as well, I ve been feeling like this for a week now. Do you know what it may be?" -122780,What could cause slight pain with burning sensation in the area of removed appendix?,"HI ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, I would advise you against using a tampon inside the vagina unless pelvic infection has been excluded. I would have gone for a urine blood test like complete blood count, blood sugar, urine routine examination, a serum HCG test (to rule out chances of any un suspected missed pregnancy), and if considered essential after a clinical examination, an ultrasound of the whole abdomen to rule out any other pathology in the abdomen and pelvis. Further management would depend on the clinical findings and reports of the investigations done.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. ","Be been having pains around my belly for like a week and a half, my last bleed was a few weeks ago but it had a brown discharge with little bleeding, but when I would put a tampon in the bleeding would get worse. That listed or like 3 days of light blood, to now I'm having really really light blood, but before both bleedings I've in having pain in between cycles and tingiling feeling with pain headaches and sleepiness, history with pregnancy in family, I didn't show up tell my mom was three months pregnant with me. I don't want to sound dumb I've had a false positive before so idk what's going on." -51829,What causes sudden pins and needles in leg with low heart rate?,Hello thanks for posting at HCM. Burning sensation in the legs can be caused by peripjerla neuropathy which means pain or burning sensation due to damage to nerves of the legs. In smokers the arteries of the legs below the knee tend to develop plaques causing pain on walking and burning sensation. To evaluate that you have to do a bilateral lower limb arterial Doppler. If this condition is found you can be started on medications for the same .Second thing that can cause this is long standing diabetes. Now you have not mentioned if you are diabetic or not. I recommend to get a fasting and post prandial blood sugars and an HbA1c test to confirm the same. you can take tablet pregabalin 75 mg at night for the pain. But important is to get evaluated for it. Wishing you good health. Regards ,"Hi, I am having a burning sensation in my legs and it`s not allowing me to be very active when it comes to leg activities. I was a smoker for many years and I quit three months ago. I am looking for a doctor that can recommend a solution for a heart patient." -131245,Suggest treatment for allergic breakouts,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIf you are allergic to wasp stings, then it can potentially cause a severe allergic reaction.Immediate treatment would involve the use of oral antihistamines. If the oral antihistamine is not having an effect or your symptoms are worsening then you should seek medical attention.IF the area is painful the use of anti inflammatory pain medication such as cataflam, ibuprofen or naproxen may help.Symptoms and signs of allergic reaction are: weals, itching, nasal symptoms, in severe reactions- swelling of the tongue, chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, dizzinessI hope this helps ","I am allergic to wasp. I am pretty sure I got stung by one a few minutes ago. Now I don't feel good. It feels like someones trying to block me from breathing. It may be exaggerated, but it feels like that. Also, my nostrils feel like there on fire. I got stung on my ear lobe. Is there anything dangerous about a wasp sting? Are ther anymore symptoms I should watch for?" -47287,"Itchy rashes around bikini area,thighs and pubic area. What should I do?","Hi...dear user.., Thanks for choosing HCM.., It is URTICARIA.., It may be due to food poisoning..., or Exo allergens.., So evaluate it.., Topical Calamine lotionapplication on red patches.., Tab Allegra....Fexofenadine 180 mg daily for 15 days.., Tab Ranitidine 150 mg daily early morning.., thanQ ","I have had red, itchy patches suddenly covering most of my body today. Each one starts as a red pin prick , the blisters white then expands into a red, itchy, hot patch with raised bumps about 7 cm long. In the last 2 hours alone around 20 patches have appeared covering everywhere except my lower legs. I m really worried. Can you help. I m a 44 year old female, in good health. 5ft 5in height and 11.5 stones in weight." -121233,What causes abdominal cramping with blood?,"Hi.This looks more of a lung or pleura problem. Go for the X-ray chest and you may find a problem in the chest , the pain being a referred type. Ultrasonography will help to know about the Partially removed gall bladder and the liver and other organs. ","I have had a cramp type pain in the upper right stomach behind the ribs, it started this morning a couple of hours after getting up and on getting to work. It hurts more on a deeper intake of breath. Could this be anything to do with the partial gall bladder removal I had a couple of years ago. The surgeon could not remove it all because it had adhered to some artery that supplies the heart." -96033,What causes lump in the middle of bicep?,"Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. The development of the swollen painful and colorful lump on the forehead could be due o the hematoma which resulted due to your itching hard the area. Since you are already under Bactrim cover, you do not need any other antibiotic or so; continue on the same. If your are taking this for UTI , should take Bactrim for at least 14 days. Frozen cooked shrimps do not cause any such problems, so do not worry about it. And do not worry about the swelling over the forehead as this will get cleared with time; only thing you have to stop fondling. ","I went to the urgent center yesterday because I noticed a bluish discolored swollen area on my forearm around lunch. I know I had scratched scabs there before due to dry skin I think and now there is a small line of openings In the skin. I thought maybe I scratched hard or something but was surprised at the color. I was already on the second day of Bactrim due to a UTI, so they said to take it for another day as I planned and prescribed a prescription ointment to apply 3 times a day. I have had a headache today ( possibly caffeine withdrawal) to help with the UTI. Headache is better tonight and area is more pale reddish brown and green. Swelling has gone down. I do feel a little warm but temp is only 99 degrees. Arm area may be slightly warm but hard to tell. I had cold shrimp for dinner a couple nights thawed from the frozen bag that said it was cooked. Is there any chance this could have something to do with flesh eating bacteria? Will this antibiotic be sufficient and should I be taking it longer than the 3 days." -152916,"What to do if having excruciating pain while sitting, sleeping after hurting tailbone?","HelloAnkle sprain can damage the joint leading to arthritis. I recommend to do an X-ray of the ankle and a rheumatoid factor level for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr.Dorina GurabardhiGeneral & Family Physician ",I hit my ankle near thanksgiving 2011 and it still hurts. I hit it while getting into a truck on the step rail on the inside of my ankle. Now everytime I workout or stand/walk for long periods of time it hurts and if I just hit it. Why is this happening and what can I do to heal it??????? -44385,Suggest treatment for few sore bites on face,"Hi,It may be keloid most probably.Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. After thorough examination and investigations your doctor might decide the strategy of management. Intralesional steroid injection would help to reduce the lesions. Hyaluronic acid gel application may be done. Oral vitamin C and E may be taken.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist ","My boyfriend plays baseball and has gotten marks on his back from being scratched up from that. But I ve also noticed more intense marks, ones that look old and more scarred. I am curious as to if it s possible that he had been whipped in some way as a child that he hasn t told me about, or if it is just really scratches? They are raised off the skin and almost look like incision scars, but he has not had back surgery. None of them look recent. But when I ask about them he simply says he doesn t know. He s out of the house now and in college but I am just wondering if he has a past he s trying to hide." -225080,Suggest treatment for early ejacuation,"Hello, You should make sure that your girlfriend gets treatment for the vaginal problems she is facing and till then you should avoid sex with her. Secondly, consult a skin specialist to get treatment for your burning. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist ",have itchy burning testicles and disscomfort on penis shaft immediately after sex and it can last for days . my girlfriend has viginal thrush and is currently treating it but it seems to be cronic . I suffer from the burning sensation especially after coming into contact with her disscharge . -159916,What could be the reason for having a pain in my right upper quadrant below my rib?,"Hello! Thank you for writing! Have you ever done an Xray of your lower back or a lumbar MRI? What's your back problem. In cases with lumbar hernia there is pain in the lower back that runs to the hips It is associated with other signs like numbness? Usually hernial pains are worst at night and patient can't find a good position. So you can do an lumbar X-ray or MRI to rule out the diagnosis, and also visit an orthopedist. Thank you. Best regards. ","They say all my pains are coming from my back problem .I don t think so I hurt in my hips in the morning I can,t even stand up at frist from hurting in my hip joint. I know my back give me problem s but now I ,m beginning to hurt all over. and night time is the wrose. I can t sleep. and it feels like all my inter bones hurt so." -537,How does color blindness occur?,Hi. For further information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hi doctor, Can color blindness gets generated by means of other issue or problem except birth? Is there any remedy for it?" -9938,I am 31 weeks pregnant with increased WBC count. Will it come back to normal after delivery?,"Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. The total WBC count can be elevated normally as well in pregnancy. It is a physiological response to pregnancy. The count can generally return after some time. If there is no sign of infection like sore throat, cold, burning micturition, diarrhea, etc., then you might not worry regarding that. However, kindly attach your CBC (complete blood count) report so that I can comment further. It is advisable to investigate with peripheral smear examination report first and then if needed MPN panel by flow cytometry suggested. So your chance of having MPN negativity can be predicted after looking your full CBC and peripheral smear examination report only. So kindly attach that two reports. I hope I have answered your question. ","Hello doctor,I am a 27-year-old pregnant lady. I am in 31 st week of pregnancy. My WBC has been increasing off late. My present WBC count is 19.0×10^3 cells per liter. And I have not had any infections from the time I am pregnant. Now I have been asked to get an MPN panel test. It has got me worried. Now I would like to know the chances of MPN test results being normal? And I would also like to know if this happens to pregnant women where in the WBC increases during pregnancy and goes back to normal after delivery?" -244080,"Mitro valve, have increased heart rate, high pulse rate, trembling, sweating, headache, shortness of breath, lots of stress. Not a panic attack. Is it due to stress?","Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. You definitely need to seek help for your mood fluctuations, suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviour. Your symptoms could be indicative of a dosorder of emotional instability. You need help to deal with this problem and control your emotions and mood fluctuations. I would strongly advise you to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and for planning further treatment. Wish you all the best. - Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist ","Hello I am a female 18 years of age. I m having a lot of highs and lows related to my emotions and often feel annoyed,irritated,angry and depressed and after a few days I have sudden bursts of happiness and this is very extreme as when I am feeling down I sometimes hurt myself for reasons I myself don t understand and sometimes have thoughts of dying but I know I wouldn t kill myself but the thought is still there I am normally a fun loving , adventurous person but with these ups and downs I feel like there is something wrong with my mental state I want to know if I need to see a doctor" -69738,Suggest treatment for large and red boil on waistline,"Hello,Thank you for writing to HCM,Because most open wounds are minor, they can be treated at home by doing the following:1. Wash and disinfect the wound to removing all dirt and debris.2. Use direct pressure and elevation to control bleeding and swelling.3. Bandage the wound with a sterile dressing or bandage (very minor wounds may heal fine without a bandage).4. Keep the wound clean and dry for five days.5. Rest.6. Take acetaminophen for pain if needed.7. Apply ice if there is bruising or swelling.8. Do not pick at scabs.9. Use SPF 30 sunscreen over the area until completely healed.See your doctor if:1. the open wound is deeper than a half inch2. the bleeding does not stop with direct pressure and/or lasts for longer than 20 minutes3. the bleeding is the result of a serious accidenthope you will find it out helpful.Thanks and Regards,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati ","Hi I ve got surgery 21 may 2014, four days later I got a open wound, my doctor prescribed me silver sulfa, it s getting worst, aand I stopped ... And now the other breast is opening week later have green/ yellow secretions infection , I m taking antibiotics every 4 hour, I covered with gauze also I ve change every day,please I m so scare, my doctor always said that s ok we ll need two months to heal What can I do or eat or what to treat it?" -173982,What causes popping noise and intense pain in the head while sleeping?,"Hello and thanks for using HCM.I have read your question and understand your concerns.The answer to your question is no, you should postpone the operation until you are fever free, since your condition is not an emergency and anesthetic drugs may increase further the fever.Tests about inflammation levels ( CPR, ESR, WBC ) should be carried out until they are normal.Hope you found the answer helpful.Take care. ","Hello doctor,I will be having a conventional laminectomy operation for lumbar spinal stenosis in three days, but I have had a mild temperature of 99.2 for several days. Is it safe for me to go ahead with it? I'm 70 years old and have had the preoperative required tests. My email is: YYYY@YYYY" -111709,"What causes chest pain , shortness of breath and shoulder blade pain?","Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having mostly GERD ( gastroesophageal reflux disease ). But better to rule out cardiac cause first for your chest pain as you are obese, diabetic and hypertensive. So get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out cardiac cause .If these are normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause. You are having GERD mostly. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause gaseous feeling, burping and burning chest pain. And depression and obesity worsen the GERD. So better to follow these steps. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food, stress and anxiety. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Start Proton pump inhibitors. 4. Go for walk after meals. Loose weight by exercise and dieting. 5. Consult psychiatrist and start appropriate treatment for depression. ","hello doctor, i am having a serious problem which includes gas getting stuck in my chest and i feel better after i burp but the problem is i do not get burps so easily, also i tend to puke when this happens and then i feel relieved . this is happening since the past 9 months and i am worried. recently i am experiencing chest pain as well. i am under depression since then, this does not end here as my weight is 130 kgs along with diabetes and blood pressure issues. i need a cure please help." -181519,"Child has grand mal seizures since birth, stops breathing, jerks, turns blue, taking gardenal, lacoset, lobazam, no relief","Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic The first possibility is postural may be postural hypo-tension.. Check your BP - lying AND standing... It can be from anaemia – what is your haemoglobin? Check your electrolytes - especially potassium... Has an ECG been done? Silent ischemia or arrhythmia should be evaluated... The body's balancing mechanism is in the inner ear. An ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist is the one to see - especially in the presence of tinnitus. They have special tests to confirm or exclude the contribution of the ear... If there are no clues, you have to be followed up by a neurologist. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck ",A few minutes ago I stood up to answer the phone and became very dizzy and then was not able to make sense to my son over the phone for a few seconds (45) and had to tell him I would call back. I am in relatively good health and 67 years old. I am 15 pounds over weight. I take premarian (20 yrs) and Valsartan/HCTZ 160/12.5mg for only 6 months. I took a mild fluid pill ( trimmean sp) before for 25 years. Iam fine now. I have gotten dizzy for a few seconds several times in the last six months. What is wrong??? -12381,What is causing sharp pain in vagina after urinating?,"Hi. Get your urine routine and culture, high vaginal swab culture. If you are sexually active, then get partner's urine routine and his semen culture and sensitivity. At present, you can apply steroid with antibiotic and antifungal ointment for local application. You can also apply Lignocaine 2 % around the urinary opening. Drink a lot of water at least 4 to 5 liters of liquids daily. Wash with plain water only, do not use any vaginal douch formula. ","Hello doctor, I feel a sharp pain in my vagina after urinating." -217241,Will taking Clindamycin 300mg be safe for swelling & numbness in gum area?,"thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the lump could be because of the remnant infection or expansion of the cortical plate because of the cyst or it can be because of chronic use of antibiotics resulting in antibioma. consult your dentist, take radiographs to rule out the above said conditions. and get the infected tooth treated. the swelling will come down in3-5 days. you can take a course of antibiotics for 3 days along with antiinflammatory drugs. do not apply pressure or hot things over the swelling. i hope my answer will help you. take care. ","Hi, I had my lower right wisdom tooth removed and an abscess then formed, I was in excruciating pain and had about 90% of it drained last week. the outside swelling has decreased dramatically but I am left with a golf ball sized lump on my jaw... I have an awards night I a week. What should I do??" -204722,What causes tremors and vomiting in the morning?,"Hello dear,Welcome to HCM. ASPELONE is used for the relief of symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions in bronchus. I suggest--Get examine your child at ENT doctor to exclude adenoids, ethmoiditis, because barking cough in the morning can occur after nasal drip after sleeing.-Give blood test for differentiation of viral,bacterial or allergic process.-The most common causes: pharyngitis,laryngotraheitis ,you should be sure in diagnosis. Better use saline water for nose every morning and syrup Kuka 1/2 teaspoon 2 times for 5 days and soda steam inhalations. Kind regards Dr.Svetlana ","Hi I have a two year old that has that barking cough,i recognize it,because her older brother always gets it,I have aspelone,could I give her some?or rather just humidify the room?She is sleeping now,but every time she wakes up she has that barking cough.should I nebulize her with pulmicort or duolin?" -189417,Pus from navel. Is it a cancer symptom? Advise treatment?,"Hi there, Vomiting black liquid seems most likely as altered blood though bile may be brownish sometimes as well. It looks like he is in final stage of cancer. Morphine is a pain killer and if he is not in pain he is unlikely to be started on it. The perception that morphine is given to put someone out of misery, is rather for pain really. Many patients morphine is given short time and is stopped when pain is relieved. Do speak to your hospice nurse and get a clear picture and usually they explain the situation on day to day basis. Regards ","Hi, my uncle is currently in hospice care. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer two years ago. Last week he was told the cancer had spread to his liver . He is now completly incontinent. He is unable to eat and drinks very little, however is vomiting a lot of black liquid regularly. Can you tell me, is this the final stage of the cancer? When will the doctors start the morphine to put him out of his misery? Thanks." -242970,Feeling anxious and short tempered. Having atrial fib. What could be done?,"Hi,Thanks for using healthcare magic.I have gone through your available history.It seems that your daughter may have psychiatric illness like depression but other illness like bipolar mood disorder or personality traits should be ruled out.You may take her to consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.Doctor may rule out physical causes like thyroid dysfunction or vitamin B 12 deficiency or substance use if any.Treatment would be directed as per cause.Thanks. ","My 20 year old daughter seems to be really struggling lately with making any decisions and her moods swings are out of control. She seems so unhappy with life and has put on a lot of weight. She changes her mind about every decision she makes several times within minutes and this includes everything from minor decisions to very important life-changing decisions. She is constantly announcing something new that she wants to do with her life and seems so happy about it but then within days, or sometimes minutes or hours, decides to go a completely different route. It is driving me crazy, but now it is starting to worry me. Could there be something else going on?" -209662,Are fucidin and diprovate creams safe for children?,"sir,thank u fr contacting us.1. hearing loss in your child is >95 db(appx) which amounts to severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss2. hearing aids & speech therapy have to be started at the earliest for such children which would help in the normal development of speech as the child grows,and here as u say it has not helped much ,which means she needs the next line of treatment i.e cognitive implants which will help in this case3.Get to see an ent doctor at the earliest regarding implants and collaborate with a speech and hearing specialist as well,so that both can work together dont get disheartened,it will be fine...just get to a ent doctor soon without delay,as any further delay can delay speech development in the childregards,dr.sowmya ","Respected Sir, I have a six year s daughter s baby Purva Mittal. Unfortunately she has not been listen since birth as a normal child. Her hearing loss above 95 db (approx). She has hear only loudly sound due to this she has not been develop her speech. She has been regularly used from 3 years hearing Aid & speech therapy, but the result is not satisfactory. Please advice me if any medicine or treatment of her deafness be cure. Thanks & regards. Ravi Mittal. E-mail address - YYYY@YYYY Mobile No. 0000." -132155,Can a sinus cough or GERD cough react to asthma mediciness?,"Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your daughter's history and understand your concern.I would like to ask a few question to her like - Does she have nose or eye symptoms of allergies? Does she have someone with allergies in family? What type of formula is she receiving? etc.However, from your history, I would like to make following suggestions to her:1. Were I treating her, I would give her montelukast for 1-2 weeks edpending upon response.2. If she has any nose or eye symptoms, I would add an antihistamine drug like hydroxyzine.3. If in spite of above treatment she has wheezing, I would suggest her nebulization with salbutamol after get her examined by a pediatrician. 4. From your history, personally I would like to suggest her to check for food allergies like milk, soy, peanut (depending upon contents of her formula). If allergy testing is positive, that particular food should be avoided.5. I can understand your concern for use of steroids but they are usually not used unless her wheezing is severe or she has repeated episodes of wheezing.6. Please try to avoid exposure to dusts and smokes as much as possible.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to your daughter.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Thank you & Regards. ","My 8 month old has been mildly conjested for approximately 3 weeks now. It began at the same time as pollen season and when she abuptly was stated on formula from breast milk. There was no fever or breathing issues associated with this and eats ans poos normally. I do hear some wheezing occasionally; howver, one cough and it is clear. She does see her Dr regularly but is not scheduled to be back for another 4 weeks, My thoughts are more allergies than asthma. While I would never deny medical treatmeny my concern is they would treat the allergies with steroids which does concern me. Advice?" -238341,Suggest treatment for anxiety disorder,"DearWe understand your concerns.I went through your details. I suggest you to keep calm. Mental disorders are of two types. Some strictly requires medicines and the other do not need medicines. The first category needs medicines along with psychotherapy and rehabilitation therapies. Second type needs psychotherapy and other psychology techniques and exercises. You mentioned that treatment is not effective. To get proper treatment and cure, proper diagnosis is needed. I do not know any other details about the mental disorder which you re mentioning here. I am from Ottapalam, Palakkad. You can post a direct query for me giving all the details. After knowing all the details, I shall provide you the right treatment guidelines.In case if you need more of my services in this regard, please post a direct query. I am happy to reply you.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","Hi, I am looking for contact details of Psychiatrist from calicut region. This for a treatement of a person who is going through mental disorder for last few years. We had approached to many doctors in past but doesn't cure problem. Any help in this regard will be much appriciated regards, Rajesh" -215017,Can Nitrofurantoin be used to treat dental infection?,"Helloi have read your query.wart or verruca vulgaris on the tongue is a condition that needs to be taken care of.yes this condition is a highly infectious one that can be transmitted through kissing, or by oral and genital contact. it is caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus, a lifelong viral agent that may lay dormant in our body once acquired.action for this condition is to treat the patient’s present symptoms.Difficulty in eating is treated by the doctor by application of antiviral creams. The discomfort is relieved through pain medications. Topical anesthetic or topical analgesic is applied.topical agent such as salicylic acid is a proposed first-line treatment for warts.generally warts disappear within 2 years.some home remedies are:~tea tree oil~Banana peels~raw potatoes~Aloe vera~garlicsHope this ans helpsRegardsDr. Shesh ","my doctor and dentist said i have a verruca on my tongue,,advised mouth wash like oral b, its still there after 1 year, is it dangerous, can i pass it on via oral sex, i am female 48 yrs old, i did have unprotected oral and normal sex and this appeared after,no symptoms down below. help" -237875,Suggest treatment for compulsive disorder,"DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Day dreaming is not a problem at all. You are doing it just because you are not serious about your education, vocation or your future. You are yet to find you passionate job, your role in life, your responsibilities, duties towards family members etc. once you know all these things, automatically your day dreaming stops. There is no other way out. So till then, day dream, and enjoy your life. Don't worry.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. ","hello sir, I am a 22 year old graduate and I dreamed so much at day time, how to I avoid it since I have a lot of responsbility other than I have a idea to continue my studier. my night sleep is good. I can t to share anyone. give me a solution. Regards Ammu" -110205,What causes cold feeling inside chest?,"Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of lung related causes is more in your case because of your smoking habit. Recurrent chest pain in smoker can be due to lung infection or bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. In any case, it's better to quit smoking as soon as possible. It is not a good habit. So first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Hi, Im 27 year old working in steel industry i have been suffering from chest pain since few weeks,consulted to doc he told its allergic rhinities and prescribed L montus tablets, also i do smoke 3 to 4 cigerretes per day, is it concerned to lungs in case pls advise" -15142,Father died during angioplasty due to pulmonary edema. Need second opinion.,"Hi. What happens in a heart attack is that the patient's heart is not functioning properly. It does not maintain the speed and pressure required. And therefore, the blood and the fluid collects in the body including the lungs. When the fluid collects in the lungs, a person cannot breathe well. Angioplasty is quite a standard procedure for heart attack. It is an urgent procedure for acute heart attack meaning sudden heart attack or a planned procedure in an angina patient. In either way, if the pumping is slow then pulmonary edema can result. Have a look at the echocardiography, if done. If the LVEF/EF is low, then the chances are that your doctor is right. Sorry again for your loss. ","Dear doctor, My father died during angioplasty. The treating doctor said that the death is due to pulmonary edema. But we suspect it may be because of a medical negligence. I need a second opinion." -211996,Suggest remedy for sores on the palate region,Hi..Thanks for the query..It looks like gum Infection and due to Infection there is fever and headache..There is also a possibility of some foreign body impaction in localised area of gum that is causing infection and inflammation..So my suggestion is to consult a Dentist and get evaluated..A clinical examination and x ray can help in confirmation of the cause..For now you can take a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for reducing pain and fever..Apply Lidocaine gel over the gum for localised pain relief..Do cool compresses for reducing inflammation and pain..Do warm saline gargles and take soft diet..Hope this helps..Regards.. ,"Hey, i have a red vein on the left side of my gum situated next to my tongue the 6th teeth coming forward and it hurts even when I'm not eating . It comes along with headache and fever it then disappears for quite a white and comes back. What are your thoughts?" -146437,How to reduce bilirubin level in blood while having jaundice?,"HIWell come to HCMit is not possible that the reason of bleeding is still not known, because in this modern era medical science doing very well, it is different that patient might not be taken for investigation, one more thing if the condition is not being diagnosed and treated accordingly then the consequences would have been very bad, but nothing like this happened up till now, in my opinion underlying cause of bleeding need to be investigated without this, it would be difficult to manage it, here the basic information of patient is not given like age and gender, this was important here, take care have a nice day. ","I have a patient suffering blood deficiency at present 3.1g ; he is frequently given 1-2 bottels of blood and his counts comes to normal and after few days it again goes low as stated , so far resons are not e to know that he is spitting the blood out as it is comming out from theeth with some flesh type of thing as told by them . besides his allopathic medicens from madical institute ; As alternative therapy prectioner I put him on dite rich helping him to increase the counts and juce of Alovera - wheat grass jjuce. pl . give your valuable advice and thanks." -76638,What causes swollen foot when diagnosed with elevated protein levels?,"Hi, Since you already have chronic kidney disease stage-3, now you are experiencing swelling, shortness of breath and weight gain. All these symptoms could be related to your kidney problem. You need to have some tests done which are renal functions test urine for albumin creatine ratio/24 hour urine for protein quantification. You also need to visit nephrologist for further treatment as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician ","I am a 59 year old female with stable renale failure acute on chronic,stage III KIDDNEY DISEASE , ON MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS. OVER THE PAST TWO DAUYS I HAVE EXPERIENCED RAPID WEIGHT GAIN AND UPER ANDF LOWER ABDOMINAL SWELLING WITH SOME SHORTNESS OF BREATH NOT UNLIKE WHAT YOU WOULD EXPERIENCE IN THE LASDT MONTHS OF A FUU TERM PREGNNCY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 9IN THE PAST MANY YEARS AGO, PRIOR TO MY DX. I HAVE MULTIPLE MEDICLE ISSUES . DOES THIS SOUND AS THOIUGH IT IS RELATES TO MY RENAL DISEASE OR SOMETHING ELSE? I DONT KNOW WHICH DOCTOR TO C ALL." -61227,Can treated erythromelalgia lead to acid reflux and sore eyes?,"As per your history and no other physical injury present then this skin lesion will be called as hemangiomas, Treatment options include:corticosteroid medicationlaser treatmentmedicated gelsurgical removal ",2 weeks ago I was sitting at my desk and noticed a little soreness on my inner thigh when I turned in my chair. I touched it to see if it was a bruise and felt a knot/lump. I went to the restroom to see what it was and noticed a little bruising. None of this had been there two hours earlier. Within three hours of noticing the knot and bruise they both had trippled in size. I chose to go to the ER and was told it was a busted blood vessel. After two weeks the brusing is starting to clear a little but the knot is still the same size. About the size of large gumball and still sore. The bruising area is larger than my hand but knot sore. I am a 32 year old female with no health problems and there was no kind of accident to cause this. Is it normal and how long should it take to completely heal (knot and bruise)? -250868,"Are stomach cramps, pain in breast and milky discharge signs of pregnancy?",Please get the pregnancy test done on blood to confirm the pregnancy. The dark brown discharge could be due to varoius causes. ,I am 14 days late. Had brown discharge on the day of my period in the morning and the morning after. I did at home test and negative on day 6 late I now have cloudy urine. I am not in any birth control and me and my husband are active My periods are normally very heavy and clotty but are always in time . 2 months ago was scanned to see why heavy all fine and swobs all clear. Is this anything to be concerned about -117706,Suggest treatment for abdominal pain and low grade fever,"Hi.Thanks for your query .This is called Hurshprung Syndrome.This can be confirmed only by biopsy of the colon on colonoscopy of the suspected area. Get tests for UTI like CBC , urine culture and sensitivity and get started for 3 week course of the antibiotic,; Getting ultrasonography and IVP is needed to see if there is another organic / somatic problem.The constipation can be tackled well by suitable laxative. ","My daughter was at the ER last night with severe stomach pain and vomiting only when standing. Ultrasound looked okay, white blood count 13000 but she has a uti. She has a brown spot in her blue eye that she was born with and was constantly fighting constipation and fecal impactions when she was little.......could any of this be the result of hershberger (?) syndrome?" -135203,Severe cough. On inhaler for asthma. Increased allergies. Cure?,SEPTUM DOES NOT CAUSE MAJOR PROBLEM SO AFTER SURGERY MANY CASES ARE UNSUCCESSFUL YOUR SYMPTOMPS ARE OF ALLERGIES GET ANTI ALLERGIC FEXOFENADINE 120 MG OD APPLY NEOSPORIN H EYE OINTMENT IN NOSE BD PUT SEA WATER DROPS IN EACH NOSTRI BD GET ALLERGY TESTS DONE AND GO FOR DESENSITISATION THERAPY FOR PERMANENT CURE ,"I has surgery to correct a deviated septum , concha bullosa , enlarged turbinates, and chronic sinusitis a month ago. Before surgery I had recurring bouts of sinusitis lasting from a few weeks to a few months. Since surgery breathing though my nose has never been better. No complaints except that its still a bit crusty in there. My problem is I still have cold symptoms - clearing my throat a lot, nasal sounding voice, coughing, sneezing , and watery eyes occasionally. My ENT says that is not a normal reaction to the surgery and suspected allergies which he prescribed Zyrtec for but didn t work. I see him again in 2 days. I m getting concerned. Any ideas about what the problem might be and how to be healthy?" -125949,"Abdominal pain, burning sensation during urination. Ultrasound shows P-C system fullness, infection. Treatment?",Hello. Welcome to hcm. Ruptures cyst with fluid in abdomen will be absorbed by our body and usually the symptoms get relieved on its own but some times laproscopy is needed to wash out the fluid in abdomen. It is not safe to stay at home when your symptoms still persist. The fluid might get infected or cause adhesions to intestine on long term. I advice you to visit your physician. You need to undergo laproscopy if pain persists or regular follow ups and ultrasound if the acute symptoms have subsided so that your follicles can be monitored and complications of fluid on long term managed. All the best ,i have just been kicked out of hospital as they wanted my bed and put as an out patient i was taken in on wednesday afternoon with severe lower abdominal pains the next day after a painfull sleepless night and inadiquet pain relief i had a scan the doctor who was very nice came to see me straight away and said i had a burst cyst on my ovary which had caused a foliacl to colapse and had free fulid in my pelvis he said the best thing to do was to leave it and see if it settles on its own over the next 24 hours if not he would do a laparosopy to drain the fulid which was irratating part of my bowel which wasnt working and make sure i didnt have endametriosis. over the next 24 hrs the pain didnt ease at all i was ignored when i asked for stronger pain relief . but then on the friday all of a sudden ( after hearing the nurses saying the needed 3 beds asap . i was told i could go home and another doctor came within 1o mins ta say i was going home and put as an out patient and would get an appointment in 4-6 weeks then left . is this safe to leave or should i go back im still very uncomfortable and have not had a bowel movement since tuesday when the pain started i have taken stuff for it but its not helped my stomach is still swollen -61702,Could the oral thrush symptom lead on to ARS?,"HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThis is not the case, itching does not necessarily indicate healing.Fungal infections can sometimes be itchy. You may want to consider applying a mild topical steroid cream to the area to decrease the itching.The use of an oral antihistamine can also be considered to help decrease the itching.I hope this helps ",I had a rash on my rectum and perianal. I got an antifungal and a 6 day steroid pack. I am on my 1 refill of the anti fungal and the rash is almost entirely gone. But heres the problem. It doesnt burn anymore but it itches like mad now. All the skin from the rash did peel off and someone told me that it itches while it is healing. Is this true? -141466,Could chornic back pain be related to kidney dysfunction at childhood?,"Hi,welcome to healthcare magic.Reading your query i think you are suffering from degenerative spine disease (lumbar spondylosis) due to aging. you are likely to get benefited by Diclofenac sodium100mg slow release tablets once daily.diacerine 50mg daily ,and glucosamine sulfate 1500mg daily. I think my advice will be some help to you. ",what will pain doctor do for L3-L4 BILATERAL FACET JOINT EFFUSIONS AND L5-S1 MILD DISC DESICCATION.MILD BILATERAL FACET DEGENRTION LEFT DISC BULDGE.MILD NARROWING OF THE LEFT LATERAL RECESS . Just didnt know have an appt in a couple days just wondering. -9994,Is it possible to correct the length of my front teeth with veneers?,Hi. For further information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist ,"Hi doctor, My two front teeth are much longer than the adjacent ones. For braces, I will have to remove four teeth, which I am not in favor and grinding will remove much of enamel layer. I have heard about porcelain veneers and composite bonding techniques for altering the shape of teeth. What should I do?" -223762,Suggest treatment for itchy fore skin of penis,"Hi,From initial reading of your problem it seems to me the case of ringworm or fungal infection, as it is common in this area. You can see the images of the same in google and decide accordingly. You need to take some tropical anti-fungal cream then.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Suresh Singh, Ayurveda Specialist ","hello there.I am an RN (in the areas of critical care and trauma). My husband has a round, oblong, patch approx 4 cm on his right testicle near the crease of his groin. The patch is itchy, raised but flat, smooth, slightly shiny, no flaking on the patch or surrounding area. All other areas surrounding the patch seem normal. I am assuming this is some kind of random chaffing, irritation caused by the combination on friction and moisture and should be treated with a cortisone cream? Would this be your suggestion?" -165045,What causes sudden limping after running?,"hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As you had cellulitis, now the concern is about the swelling you are facing. For which I will recommend you to undergo physical therapy for cellulites. With physical therapy after a thorough assessment of your condition the therapist will make a plan for the rehabilitation. It will be a 4 weeks plan mostly or more depending upon the choice of the therapist program. Exercises are usually recommended after hospital discharge in cellulites. As there will be weakness in the muscles of the lower limbs, the muscles needs retraining. Also, as the muscles become stronger the vascular flow comes back to optimum. Also, you may need to under go a modified cardiac rehabilitation as due to ageing and lack of mobility the cardiovascular functioning becomes slower which requires an attention to boost up.As in my clinical practice I see patients with cellulites, and post discharge after a thorough assessment the exercises are planned. Post which there is a change in the over all body status. Exercises even helps the absorption capacity of the drug to be better and also the improved metabolism. My clinical practice has shown results of 99% success in patients.I advice you to undergo the physical therapy and you can discuss the same with your physician.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel ","Hi, am making very slow recovery from cellulitis ( now 5 weeks) in my left leg Now pain and red, purple colour mostly gone from lower leg and thigh and can walk again without the extreme burning pain In my foot. Colour remains in ankle but much lighter. Current problem is the swelling that occurs each morning in my foot, ankle and shin/ calf area when I start to move about. Also pain returns but not too bad, and the outside ankle bone area becomes very purple A small weep has occurred in this particular area. Spent first 2 weeks in hospital and now 3 weeks under GP. Have had X-rays,ultra sound on ankle and am booked next week for ultra sound on legs to determine adequate blood flow. Also had swab of the ankle and results back soon. Any advice. Am inGladstone QLD" -178338,Suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. On eritel AM and amifru-40. Is there any permanent treatment?,"Hi there , some of your symptomatology suggestive of thyrotoxicosis. Commonly occurs due Increased hormones( thyroid hormones) production from thyroid gland( also called as Hyperthyroidism) . This disease is quite common among young females. Weight loss, loss of sleep , palpitations , neck swelling , menstrual disturbances etc are the other problems patient faces due to this disease. I suggest you to visit a Physician for clinical examination and doctor will order Thyroid profile test to confirm the diagnosis. ","Hello, I am a 20 year old female. I have been having a tremor in my hand when i try to make a fist and my thumb also shakes. I also have alot of fatigue and weakness in both my arms and legs. Other symptoms include a tremor in my jaw, which looks like im constantly shivering .Also, when I get out of a hot shower, my pain and tremors worsen and my legs shake after I shower. Alongside, I have really bad headaches that get so bad that my jaw and teeth will hurt. Often the headaches are so bad that my eye squints from the pain. Another thing is that I have really bad back pain which stops me from sitting without support and gets worse at night" -31632,When can i conceive again after having a miscarriage?,"HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Petogen is a long acting contraceptive.... It takes 9 moths on an average for return of fertility. If you are interested in conceiving... stop taking the injection. You should conceiving after 9 moths of withdrawal as per average,,, but again there are reports . that few women ( who had a short course )could conceive even earlier.Wish you all luck, You can test for ovulation after you start getting regular periods & then start planning. Thanks. ","im 26 years old. Had a miscarriage about 8 weeks ago and went on the petogen 3 months injection the day after my miscarriage. Its the 1st time im on the injection, i went on it because i was bleeding alot. But i feel ready now to try again for a baby....i never got my period though just been spotting most of the time. Wud like to know if i cud get pregnant or ovulate through the injection? or can u reverse the injection? if not about how long before i cud concieve? i must go back on the 21 st of october for my 2nd shot but im not going to. thanx any help wud be apreciated" -91014,High SGPT and SGOT. Why levels are high and how to control it?,"Hi, Thanks for your query. Causes of increased liver enzyme levels include certain medications, alcohol, obesity, cirrhosis, Gall stone, pancreatitis, etc. Best wishes ",high sgpt do i worry for my medical? -235687,How can severe anxiety be treated?,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Please take tablet Provanol post breakfast after consulting your physician for prescription and then let me know.Do relaxation therapy which will help reduce your stress and make you feel fresh.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Junaid Nabi ","Hello Doc. I am 21 years old. Don t drink or smoke or take any drugs. I have a history of mono because of stress. I ve been having stomach aces and head aces. Yesterday I had the worst lower left stomach pain for a good 3 hours. I am constantly sleepy, though I get 7 or more hours of sleep. I m married, but can t get pregnant for now because I have an IUD. I study a lot for tests, but I still get test anxieties. Sometimes my hands get shaky. Not sure if this is serious, but it definitely slows down my daily activities. What do you suggest? Thanks. -Gina" -934,I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?,Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist ,"Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help." -3997,I have been having neck pain since I met with an accident. Please help.,Hello. For further information consult a spine health specialist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/spine-health-specialist ,"Hi doctor, I involved in a car accident seven years ago. I have been having problems with my neck ever since. I recently consulted an orthopedic specialist and had an MRI done last week. The results are as follow: Multilevel degenerative disc disease with straightening of lordosis. Multilevel bulging and spondylotic ridging with superimposed disc osteophyte complexes at C4-C5 and C5-C6, central herniation at C3-C4 and multilevel luschka hypertrophy with foraminal encroachment. Currently, I am taking Aspirin, Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide, Omega 3 and also Synthroid 0.55 mcg. I want to know how to deal with these issues? What to expect for the future and which type of exercise to avoid in order to maintain a normal life? Please suggest. Thank you." -251181,What does the following pregnancy scan suggest?,"HelloI understand your concerns.I would suggest you to go for repeat urine examination as well urine culture.If oral antibiotics are not working, you might need IV antibiotics.Also, abdominal ultrasound will help to find out other causes of pain and status of baby.Hope this helps.Thanks. ",i am 34 weeks pregnant. i am had the worst period like pains last night and managed to sleep a little bit with a heat pack. this morning and today i have had painful cramping around my ribs which goes down both sides and the period like pain is still there. My doctor put me on antibiotics last week cos she said i had a urine infection but i dont think that they have worked cos everything gets alot more painful after i go to the toilet. i have taken panadol which hasnt seemed to do anything. i have been in bed most of today. should i be getting checked at the hospital or something? -242594,How much do breast enhancements cost approximately? Getting depression with my breast size,"HIThank for asking to HCMI really can understand the situation of your friend going through If I would be a your doctor then I certainly would ask for immediate counselling before it is too late, once you know that your friend is having bad situation and need medical help then he should be taken to the psychiatrist please take him to some good psychiatrist, he will be alright with counselling and little medicine take care of your friend bye. ","sir, i am writing this for my friend. he had a love failure 2 yrs ago and had a severe mental shock that time. he resigned his job and was stayin away from his home. from that time ownwards he is taking sleeping pills and other medicines. after that he got job in ISRO now he is preparing for GATE examination and for that he resigned his job. the situation is worse now. when he sit alone in his room insecurity feelings is killing him. he is not able 2 concntrate on studies. he feels like the whole world is laughing at him and nobody loves him. he is so feared because he doubts wether the past things happen again. for this reasons he is not taking food properly, lost his sleep for many days. behaves literally like a persion having chronic depression. mental health and physical health is very poor now. wot to do nw??? kindly help us out from this situation doctor." -124399,Pain in upper quadrant. Blood work normal. Is lipase level normal?,"hello dear, symptoms like this could be indicative of a pelvic inflammatory disease or an irritable bowel disease. water, fruits and vegetables can help the constipation, together with some anti spasmodic drugs... goodluck ","hi there, was just wondering some reasons why a stomach woulf feel tender. everynow and then my tummy hurts and feels tender when i touch and sometimes on its own. maybe iam having tummy issues? i have been feeling constipated and crampy lately. crampy along the bottom of my tummy. what can be some reasons? my period isnt due for another 15 days so i dont think i am pregnant. thank you." -180486,Lingering pains in nerves from eyes to vertex since coronal browlift. Inter-cranial hypertension?,"Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Torleva (levetiracetam, Torrent pharma) is a good anti epileptic drug to control seizures. It has a very good safety profile. However, in some people, it can cause behavioural problems and mood swings. If these are minor, you may continue to use torleva. However, if your mood swings are severe and affecting your daily life, then, you should consider stopping it and replacing torleva with another seizure medication.Please discuss these issues with your neurologist during the next visit.I hope it helps. Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad ","HELLO, i have been taking TOLREVA 500 mg , twice a day, and it has been 2 year and 4 months now, i have been visiting my Neurologist on timely basis during this period, i didn t encounter with an seizure episode during this period of treatment, but i do sometimes feel quiet heavy pressure near my left eye , frequent Mood swings, and nausea what could be reasons behind this, and how they can be over comed or treated" -106685,Is a short term TB treatment needed?,"Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and get done chest x ray. You were having chest pain before chest trauma (falling over sofa) and worsening paint after fall. So we should rule out lung related causes for your chest pain first. So get done chest x ray. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung diseases. Your chest pain is mostly due to musculoskeletal pain.. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid movements causing pain. 3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.. 4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. ","Before, i was hit in the chest and i had pain for awhile badly and it recently started feeling better then i was pushed over off a sofa falling onto my side and my chest is hurting badly when i lay down and try to get up for deep breaths or any kind of stretching. Should i see a doctor or will it just pass?" -231198,What does my semen analysis indicate?,"HelloThanks for query.Your husband has terratozoospermia .Truly speaking there is no treatment for teratozoospermia. However Following measure will help you to improve sperm count and morphology of sperms.ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Dr.Patil. ","Hi doctor, my husband have asoospermia and abnormal sperms, what s your advice for him . We did 2 IVF By MDs, but just the second time, 3 out of 20 were fertilized. the result was negative for the pregnancy .Any advice or treatment for him? Thank you" -27382,What are the reasons for sudden eye swelling?,Hi. I have gone through the pictures of your eyes (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For further information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/eye-care-ophthalmologist ,"Hi doctor, I have allergies and normally it presents with runny nose and itchy eyes. So, I have been rubbing my eyes. Today, there is a sudden onset of swelling of the eye. It keeps spreading from the left corner of my eye to below and above the orbital area of my left eye. I have red conjunctiva. I can able to see and there is no spots or blurring of vision. There are some pain and discomfort. I had Zyrtec 10 mg one dose. Also, I did a 5 minute normal saline wash with ophthalmic Prednisolone 2 drops. But, the swelling continues and is thickened. The conjunctiva seems distorted in shape. Please help." -146672,What causes swelling in gums and rashes on the body?,"Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. The platelet count in malaria is reduced mainly due to reduced production. Its one of the common finding in malarial infection.2. Even though platelet count is low, bleeding is rarely seen and not to be worried about.3. Now that its improving, not to worry. If the count were to fall less than 10,000, then internal bleeding possibility is present and needs to be looked into.4. Complete the course of antimalarials. Anybody around, with fever, chills and rigors should get the malarial card test or peripheral smear done. Use mosquito repellents or liquids or screen.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. ",my boyfriend platelets counts has suddenly lowered down .. he is also suffering from malaria 2 days before it has lowered down to 35000 and after today's test it has increased to 49000... is this is matter is to that worried about?.. n why his platelets has decreased in such level?? -89001,"Treatment for pain in abdomen, lime green liquid stool,nausea, appetite loss and previously had gallbladder removal.",Hi and welcome to HCM.It can be both liver stomach but also gallbladder stones so these are first things to check. you should do liver ultrasound and check gallbaldder stones and liver enzymes. it will reveal is there some serious patology which I doubt. Till you do this you should change dietary habits and avoid alcohol completely.Thanks for the query. Wish you good health. Regards ,"Good day sir.I'm a 22years old I had acne since I was 16, I had a liver infection last year... I think that's caused because of alcohol and syphilis, I survived all of it but now I have a pain just under the right rib, sometimes in my back and sometimes a bit far from the rib, same side just down.. So I don't know if it's my liver again or its my stomach. Pls tell me what is should do about it. I spoke to my doctor about he gave me pain killers for the pain and the doxitab for my acne. The acne dosnt Completely go away I just getting better but as soon as I stop it Comes back" -226863,Suggest treatment for penile pain and erectile dysfunction,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Most of the time the erection problems are the psychological. So be stress-free, take a proper sleep, proper nutritious and well-balanced diet. Along with that you can take tablet uphold after the consultation with the sex expert or sexologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale ",Hi there Am 33 now and I did a lot of mastrubation in my early to mid and later 20s and later i realized that am no more getting any sort of erections and am dripping simen with straining to urinate.... now after 5 years am married and still unable to acheive any erection or getting stimulated.... could any one please suggest me what I should be doing now to becose my biggest concern right now is to have kids......... -45048,Suggest remedy for itchy rashes on body,"Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. She should consult a dermatologist for her rash. Meanwhile, ask her to apply Cortisone cream on the affected areas. Regards. ","My 36 year old daughter was diagosed with Rosea-Dorfman several years ago through removal of a skin leision. She has been asypnomatic since, but has recently broken out with a rash on her legs. We live in a rural area, and don t know what type of doctor she should see. She has seen a dermatologist."